founded way back in 91, z records have since amassed a lauded and plentiful collection of singles, albums and compilations. run by dave lee aka joey negro, the label has enjoyed success through his unique ability to foster the principles of underground dance music whilst also remaining mindful of commercial appeal. through various compilations, mr lee has consistently delved deep into the heart of a specific genre or era and selecting a lesser-known series of tracks that give a real insight into the spirit and energy that made that point in time special. whether it’s been gogo, brit funk, boogie, italo house or straight up disco, he has mined deep into his extensive bank of influences and also enlisted the help of some of his most clued-up comrades in offering some unforgettable collections of classics. next up - he pulls together a collection of his favourite moments across a definitive decade for house and garage: the 90’s.

snaga the angry hungry acid monster wants to hurt you bad. he/she/it is joined by tezina, a highly useful techno tool that puts a beat to the voices in your head. on the flip, super production duo johanna knutsson and hans berg tame the beast and send him/her/it on a solo mission to a galaxy far, far away

indi techhoue on 1x12 lp format

played & supported by: raresh, john digweed, seth troxler, magda, richie hawtin, nick warren, danny tenaglia, dubfire, guy j, joris voorn, hernan cattaneo, horse meat disco, dj tlr, denite, moodymanc, ethyl, mr. g, chris coco, john heckle, dubspeeka, alan fitzpatrick, agoria, johanna knutsson, iron curtis ...
after a slew of acclaimed 12 inch eps and a string of cd compilations and albums, darkroom dubs prepare to cut their first lp to wax, which comes from portuguese newcomer pedro aguiar. brimful of spectral intensity, aguiars * landscapes and heartbreaks* is an uninhibited package of field recordings and otherworldly tones that stay close to the aesthetic darkroom dubs fans hold dear and also inaugurate the labels landmark step into the world of long play records.

kann selected another proper * family horror* 8 track compilation with both renowned and new faces, after the first edition saw the day of light in 2011. check out the range that represents their own vision of spacey house & deeper techno nowadays. for this reissued family celebration the following relatives joined the stock: pablo mateo from hot burning lack rec., knutsson / berg - a sweet swedish collaboration of hans berg and johanna knutsson, llewellyn aka lake people, hiver from curle recordings fame and more of the label’s local connections such as perm the analog prince, falke, qy and alkohole.

supported by: cassegrain, chris page, cio dor, claudio prc, deepbass, eomac, hector sandoval (exium), ness, samuli kemppi, svreca, takaaki itoh, valentin corujo (exium), artefakt, edit/select, kwartz, refracted, reggy van oers, rraph, subsist, adriana lopez, felix lorusso, hector oaks, juho kahilainen, xhin, dj sandrien, eric cloutier, invite, johanna knutsson, giorgio gigli, mtd, nima khak among quite a few others.

black pressing limited to 333 pieces! superb recordings has proudly completed the complex task of combining four unknown artists to present the fourth release. our hearts are racing with excitement as we boldly showcase four hot tracks from these sizzling talents. the superb recordings philosophy always means a quality vinyl only pressing and the mastering has once again been magically touched by >the don< cgb from dubplates & mastering berlin.what goes around, comes around, and here is your invitation to embark on a journey. listen & explore. listen & understand. come to adventure island and get down in the wildlife. it could be anywhere, maybe even berlin. this island is created by our four artists. each creating part of this delicious sonic fantasy.

limited to 100 pieces! superb recordings has proudly completed the complex task of combining four unknown artists to present the fourth release. our hearts are racing with excitement as we boldly showcase four hot tracks from these sizzling talents. the superb recordings philosophy always means a quality vinyl only pressing and the mastering has once again been magically touched by >the don< cgb from dubplates & mastering berlin.what goes around, comes around, and here is your invitation to embark on a journey. listen & explore. listen & understand. come to adventure island and get down in the wildlife. it could be anywhere, maybe even berlin. this island is created by our four artists. each creating part of this delicious sonic fantasy.

twisted tongue follow up their acclaimed debut album with the first single from their follow-up lp, >a return to space<. eschewing the p-funk stylings of their self-titled debut, twisted tongue (dave jay & mark dalton) provide an essential revival of the mid-tempo soul stepper, featuring guest vocalist johanna lee sweetly leading a tough, incessant groove that recalls the classic likes of nick martinelli and the mizell brothers. twisting the track even further are the remixes provided by dj ray mang (dfa, mangled), one of the founders of londons nu-disco scene, who has long taken inspiration from new yorks golden era of the loft and paradise garage. twisted tongue writer/producer dave jay joined forces with ray for his >mang vs. mondo< ep on mangled earlier this year, and here mang returns the favour by dubbing out and extending >a return to space< to mind-bending effect. on the flipside is the cinematic, downtempo remix by blue states, which subtly subverts the original, transforming the track into a late night indie excursion. andy dragazis (blue states) has now been delivering his unique brand of melancholy, guitar-led head music for over decade, via labels such as xl recordings, and this mix of >a return to space< ranks up there with his most memorable work

the needle-drop fuzz that cues sam amidons fourth solo album of songs, i see the sign, raises the curtain on a world of little theatres, foretelling of an aural gut-grip that is fully human and wholly natural. amidons intuitive and often radical reworkings of age-old secular ballads, gospel, folk songs, and hymns render familiar characters new through his direction, vision, vocals, banjo, guitar, and stellar contributions from fellow musicians. stylus magazine raved that amidons sophomore solo album, but this chicken proved falsehearted, was >the most interesting folk album of 2007<. in 2008, bedroom community debuted his third album, all is well, which garnered mediaenthusiasm as a >a goose-bump-manufacturing sonic piece de resistance< (cmj new music monthly).

cool - gelassen - Ÿberraschend: volume 15 dieser superlativen serie wurde wieder von compostÕs mentor michael reinboth zusammengestellt. das pralle paket birgt 21 tracks, davon 8 exklusive unveršffentlichte delikatessen

the needle-drop fuzz that cues sam amidon s fourth solo album of songs, i see the sign, raises the curtain on a world of little theatres, foretelling of an aural gut-grip that is fully human and wholly natural. amidons intuitive and often radical reworkings of age-old secular ballads, gospel, folk songs, and hymns render familiar characters new through his direction, vision, vocals, banjo, guitar, and stellar contributions from fellow musicians.