for the first time vibraphone records is releasing a record by an artist other than the true underground sound of rome. for such an exclusive event there could have not been a better choice than italian dj/producer, nick anthony simoncino. for the production of this record, isole del tramonto (sunset islands) simoncino uses a selection of strictly old school analog synthesizers, and drum machines, which takes you on a charming magical journey through the mediterranean sea with pulsating minimal deep bass lines, oneiric harmonic textures, exotic tom tom patterns, hypnotic sexy and catchy grove beats. isole del tramonto is a record that connects and combines the essential elements and spirit of deep house music along with providing its visionary future.

the mike series returns as a split 12 i nch this go round, featuring mike simonetti (italians do it better) and chris burns. the two have been collaborating and producing music under the ingenious name m+c for a few years now, and chris also worked as engineer on mikes debut record capricorn rising last year. we are hoping to see some sort of m+c release out soon on italians do it better, but in the meantime this will have to suffice. the two each split a side of a record this time, delivering no holds barred, peak hour tracks in the handy house bootleg format. edition of 300 copies. no digital. punks is hippies

melancholic, subdued, tranquillised but packed with energy, theres something for every dancefloor out there.

the next two optimo trax releases are from milan. this first one is four hot tracks from two self-effacing milanese maestros. *acido* is already shaping up to be a club classic and never fails to cause a commotion, it has been thoroughly road tested throughout summer 2013. the other tracks cover all idiosyncratic bases from high grade sleaze funk to spaghetti western-infused, low-slung house.

2 cd compilation armin, above & beyond, grum, spencer brown, genix and others