an identity matrix can be described as a special linear matrix in which all the right variables align to create a unique state of balance. an efficient, yet elegant equation, serving as a stable truth, on which new ideas can be founded a perfect analogy to the signature sound and philosophy that have made jeroen search one of the most sought after underground techno producers of this day. with four powerful tracks, all drenched in the signature analog search-sound, the identity matrix ep delivers yet another timeless contribution to the dynamic reflection catalog. with the a-side featuring two driving dancefloor-oriented cuts, and the b-side exploring the more futuristic sounds of tomorrow, the identity matrix ep skillfully balances itself between tradition and innovation.

following big releases on circus company and lph white in 2015, borrowed identity continues the good form with his first release of 2016, the amplified house ep on ben sims hardgroove imprint.

we finished 2015 with a six-track jumbo ep from borrowed identity and thought we d repeat the same trick for 2016, though this time with originals from okayama-based producer keita sano. eye begins with keep an eye out, pt.2, a propulsive song that sounds like a lost contender for the knight rider theme. own signal keeps things dark, but with a spartan bleakness. the side finishes with smoker, another manic cut that ll give you chills. the flip finds keita exploring brighter sounds without losing that industrial, jagged edge. trmk is essentially a beat track that ll ignite any dance floor and fix is a herky-jerky ditty that ll get you stomping around the club like a possessed reveler. the 12inches cherry on top is think twice, a funky ass-shaker that centers around a crackly sample of crowd noise, a chopped-up disco vocal, and bouncy bass. a fiery finale for this hedonistic party.

lets keep this short and sweet. were talking about felix dickinson and jaime read, neither of whom need much in the way of introduction, after all. three monsters here. acid-flecked, spacey, loopy stuff thats bold, assertive yet melodious, playful. these two have released enough on their own and together as l.h.a.s. inc. to make you know this is a badass 12inch, so whatre you waiting for? get it already itll never leave your bag, were sure.

borrowed identity, the man who makes music non stop, when not travelling the world! borrowed identity, the man who lives in the geman black forest, maybe thats why his music sounds so black! borrowed identity, the man who already released two superb eps on quintessentials and wont stop! borrowed identity, the man who enjoys nature as much as playing techno, house or disco!

a bit over a year after lehults inaugural relase, eddie nesss solo debut is - if not the ending of a full circle - a release with one foot firmly in the short history of our label and the other, already, two steps ahead in the future.

we’re finishing 2015 with what is pretty much a mini lp by borrowed identity, an inspired producer based in freiburg. there’s a lot here and we think you should just listen to and enjoy the record, draw your own conclusions, but what we will say here is the a is ballsy house and the b is tough techno that touches on trance occasionally. get why it’s called the contrast?

the next pastamusik release is from borrowed identity. his musical upbringing was a melange of ethnic music from friends, weird stuff from local libraries and whatever else he could find in record stores and on the internet, this explaining the fact he makes anything from classical to ambient, house to techno, experimental to electro, hiphop to pop music. never content with one musical genre, but always focused on making music with heart and soul, his releases demonstrate a broad musical range and a wide taste. his new release on pastamusik goes from classic house, dynamic techno to acid-jack. styles and applying them to dynamic arrangements that showcase a confident set of studio skills and a deep understanding of what excites the expectant dancer.

repress !!! since launching in early 2014, the hong kong-based homesick series an offshoot of cliche records has provided disco djs with some of the strongest edits of recent times reverential but floor-friendly reworks that get the right balance between re-mastered original parts and house-friendly additional beats. this third volume comes from borrowed identity, a house producer whose edits and productions have appeared on an impressive list of labels. these four reworks are predictably tidy, soulful and groovy, with familiar disco and soul staples being given loose but heavy rearrangements. picking highlights is tough given the high quality threshold, but we re particularly taken with the vibraphone-laden party shuffle of run run run- and lowslung afro-disco strut of you cant change a man-

supported by mr. g , julius steinhoff, mike huckaby, lawrence, ian pooley, art department, eli verveine, oliver hafenbauer...
the huge dancefloor shaker * faith* from oldschool-house affictionado borrowed identity is back with two massive remixes from monkey maffia and thomas stieler both from the freude am tanzen crew. * faith*, starts laidback, but on the dancefloor it is huge monster! smooth keys and soothing vocals paired with a straight kick, thriving drums and a perfect snair to top it off .
all in all a true gem that will not go out ouf style as long as there is house

messrs david van der leeuw and luigi vittorio jansen have been making waves with their beesmunt soundsystem project, a lauded club night and dj outfit thats grown into a behemoth, breaking out of the amsterdam dance music scene in which they made their name. now the duo are returning to pets recordings with their new raindance ep.

after carlos nilmmns enthralled us with his expressive true chemistry ep, circus company is delighted to welcome a new character into the fold in the form of fast-rising german artist borrowed identity. based in the southern town of freiburg im breisgau, in just a few years he has already released scores of singles for labels as respected as quintessentials, fina, home taping is killing music and mistress. the borrowed identity sound is direct and uncomplicated, using classic house and techno styles and applying them to dynamic arrangements that showcase a confident set of studio skills and a deep understanding of what excites the expectant dancer.

the gruuv imprint has just dropped a new ep by european party lovers spirit catcher, featuring a collaboration with dubais raxon alongside remixes from kindimmer and ostgut tons borrowed identity.

there is quite a charming story of mutual love between borrowed identity and tenderpark behind this record. the two have been exchanging letters of enthusiasm for each other for quite some time. and so the idea of this joint record has grown very naturally.

pumping sexy deep house madness, featuring a remix by borrowed identity.

born in romania but now living as a political refugee in germany, borrowed identitys name says a lot about his life and his music. never content with one sound or musical genre, but focused always on making music with real heart and soul, his releases demonstrate a broad musical palette and wide ranging tastes. a long time fan of home taping, he delivers a stunning debut for the label criss-crossing the boundaries between various sub-genres of house music, while denying any of them total dominance. in doing so he announces that borrowed identity has found his spiritual home on the imprint and that there is hope for those who still believe...

borrowed identity lives and breathes music. hes unstoppable. hes smooth. his new sexo bonito release is again as fat as his last quintessentials release, that famous love for sale (qe 35).borrowed identity fuses techno, house, funk and more. hes freestyle. and yeah, hes a world champion. we love him truly! enjoy sexo bonito!

with litote ep, torrebros (numoment recordings / komplex de deep) signs here 2 tracks techno oriented. while part i integrates an organ hypnotic groove, part ii approaches an acid feeling by a heady bassline. borrowed identity (mistress recordings / quintessentials) proposes a catchy remix of part ii with the adding of a subtle vocal loop.

fina records marks its fifteenth release with borrowed indentitys *bang bang boogie*, a four-track single of rugged house and disco grooves. romanian born now germany based borrowed identity has been releasing gradually creeping out his electronic compositions since late 2011, releasing through reputable imprints such as supplement facts, pets recordings and quintessentials to name a few. picking up support along the way from leading names such as mike huckaby, move d, brawther and delano smith.

torrebros (numoment recordings / komplex de deep) is a french duo delivering in melted faces a subtle collage of samples and original floating textures. melted faces original mix reminds, by its driving beats and low-slung bass, the early nineties detroit moisture. borrowed identity (mistress recordings / quintessentials), a german-romanian producer, which last productions has been released on dvs1s new imprint mistress, gives here his layback and savoureuse interpretation by rearranging the original sample groove. dj steef (retrofit / gomma / numoment recordings), the mysterious french producer, finalized the ep with 2 more deep and downtempo remixes with a catchy and seductive rolling bass perfectly seated on a powerfull drum loop pattern.

european manufacturing, uplifting, dynamic, strongly club dedicated house bomb

after the excellent reception of the first instalment, ander-trax is back yet again with more supremely crafted tracks from label head and all round gentleman alex-ander. nobody really expected such talent to emanate from coatbridge, did they? then again, wasnt the fella responsible for that blueboy *remember me* thing from coatbridge? maybe that was airdrie.

at the time of the revolution in romania, borrowed identitys parents had to leave the country, because of revolutionary activities and an anticommunist lifestyle.

rough to the touch, the jt3s latest will sink into your souls, purifying them by breathing in the bad and exhaling out the good. js songs use blues and r n b templates, executed with sweaty, wide eyed energy - and this time, hes added a couple of colours to his rainbow that are blowing our minds, those of dub reggae and ska, which squeeze next to their northern brethren with excellent tightness. you ll be left breathless after a nonet of new songs, all of which address the modern dilemma of identity and faith. vinyl only release - as befits the classic rock and soul sounds.

the evil brother of frank kvitta is back with four stunning percussive harder techno stompers !!

deep atmospheric detroit flavoured tech 4 tracker by lawrence

excellent 3 track ep from nick douglas here on wallop recordings with the label edging towards more electro based sounds than its usual plain progressive and tribal leanings

deep house album, decks tip!

i sang is an innovative narrative about identity and place that echoes the past while pushing the boundaries of the present, an intricate tapestry woven with love, respect and a deep sense of reverence for music that is wholly danish but feels universal.

picture sleeve with plastic overbag

2024 vinyl repress with a new graphic identity, a colourful sticker and a sparkling records.

2024 vinyl repress with a new graphic identity, a colourful sticker and a sparkling records.

2024 vinyl repress with a new graphic identity, a colourful sticker and a sparkling records.

must have for fans

standard weight pink coloured vinyl.

rock

dan andrei remixes orli.

limited rsd 2023 edition on metallic silver double vinyl.

incl. 32 page book !

limited amount of part 24 of the herdersmat series available now. this vinyl was previously available only by purchasing the full mordbox003. generic black sleeve.

electronic / minimal

across >rhizom<, darzack delivers ten tracks, each created with a different collaborator, with electric rescue, 14anger, zpkf, Öspiel, mmork and more contributing to the release. with all tracks displaying rhythmically irresistible grooves and intricate, detailed textures underpinned by firm industrial atmospherics, the album is a precise and direct vision of hard-hitting techno from one of the genres finest upstarts. positioning himself on the darkest side of techno without making the slightest concession, darzacks thrilling musical identity is as rebellious as it is meticulous.

lindenberg support is the man behind ode to gallantry, a complex and emotional tale of mistaken identity, trust and honor.

tradition and experimentation are two familiar territories that c’mon tigre, a duo who find their identity by working with musicians from all over the world, can balance between very well.

tripmastaz startet ein neues label respect the craft, das sich dem widmet, was in der musikindustrie oft fehlt.

es geht um respekt, geschichte, entwicklung, aufschwung, leidenschaft und liebe.

es ist kein label, es ist ein statement.

metal

mr. degener lands on the new planet rhythm sisterlabel the orphanage. presenting four teeth grinding, and bass-heavy tracks that fit perfectly within the label identity. comes on translucent silver coloured vinyl.