mondo is proud to present a 2xlp remastered version of danny elfman’s score to batman returns. this 2xlp is pressed on 180 gram vinyl and all new artwork by kilian eng.

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it’s already been 5 years since the last zombie zombie album rituels d’un nouveau monde, after which the group explored other territories by signing 2 film scores, namely loubia hamra by narimane mari and irréprochable by sébastien marnier, as well as creating the music accompanying a contemporary circus show called slow futur created by martin palisse and elsa guérin. wouldn’t these beautiful parentheses make you want to return to the sources? after 10 years at versatile records, 2017 also marks the decade anniversary of the release of their first album a land for renegades in 2007, at the time considered to be one of the 10 best albums of the year according to rough trade. livity - zombie zombie’s latest opus seems to plunge us deep into science fiction, with a cover designed by the mythic cartoonist philippe druillet, who is also the founder of the cult métal hurlant comic series. the title of the album is somewhat misleading, as one could mistakenly think of a certain dub record made at the famous island records compass point studio in the bahamas.

it’s already been 5 years since the last zombie zombie album rituels d’un nouveau monde, after which the group explored other territories by signing 2 film scores, namely loubia hamra by narimane mari and irréprochable by sébastien marnier, as well as creating the music accompanying a contemporary circus show called slow futur created by martin palisse and elsa guérin. wouldn’t these beautiful parentheses make you want to return to the sources? after 10 years at versatile records, 2017 also marks the decade anniversary of the release of their first album a land for renegades in 2007, at the time considered to be one of the 10 best albums of the year according to rough trade. livity - zombie zombie’s latest opus seems to plunge us deep into science fiction, with a cover designed by the mythic cartoonist philippe druillet, who is also the founder of the cult métal hurlant comic series. the title of the album is somewhat misleading, as one could mistakenly think of a certain dub record made at the famous island records compass point studio in the bahamas.

spezial offer!!! form and function’s second release comes by the hand of a. brehme. over the years the brussels based artist has build a solid reputation as a dj through both frequent appearances as well as curating his own nights at fuse club in brussels. this alongside being a coresident together with peter van hoesen at technoon and playing in clubs such as de school, grelle forelle, suicide circus and more. after years of silent but devoted work in the studio a. brehme is ready to release his debut ep consisting of four powerful cuts that perfectly reflect the sound and mindset he gained his reputation with.

on the a-side things start of with “inityiat” which simply can be seen as a distorted form of “initiation”. starting of hypnotic, the track slowly progresses adding a plethora of subtle percussive elements. an ethnic and mysterious chanting complements the latter throughout the sonic voyageand caters for a promising start. part two of the a-side, “hata isler”, takes off where “inityiat” ended, but amplified in strength. subliminal voices manipulated harmoniously into the pads are mixed with sophisticated alternations of snares and hats. the result: a perfect continuation of the spirit the first track. side b commences with “insan”, a title that serves the track right. straight forward, upgrading the tempo of the previous tracks into a drive that’s impossible to resist. the maelstrom of drones and soundscapes on a layer of thundering sounds, induce a new stage of sonic hypnosis, until it gradually phases out into silence. “tzotzil” on the other hand is a skillfuly crafted tooltrack that’s build around a glooming and reverbing baseline.

marking the last crosstown rebels release of the summer, yousef steps into the spotlight with the compelling vanity featuring entrancing vocals from the angel. heavyweight remixes courtesy of carl cox, and bontan complete the package.
played for the first time by damian, vanity was premiered at day zero in january, with videos capturing this moment reaching the three million mark. the vocals of long term collaborator the angel caress the memories of lovers gone in vanity, whilst the drums and poignant breaks deliver high impact. uk dj bontan delivers the first remix, picking up the pace and adding his signature choppy beats. musical royalty, carl cox is up next with an energetic force and increasing intensity levels. switching it up, yousef returns with his black & acid dub complete with throbbing drums and stripped back vocals.
famed for his legendary circus events in liverpool and a recent worldwide tour, yousef has been at the forefront of electronic music for over fifteen years. with releases on cocoon, defected and bpitch among others, yousef also has a weekly radio show aired in over fifty countries, with over 20 million global listeners.

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as one of the labels core artists, iain howie has confidently crafted rhombus 22nd catalog release and debut 12-. with vivid atmospheres, spacious vocal textures, and mountainous grooves, iain continues to hone the vision he created in his first outing on rhombus. we re happy to have him back in action and making his mark on wax.
dj support from:
maya jane coles , estroe (rush hour), acid pauli (circus company)

combining forces, audiofly and patrice bäumel draw on unique inspirations from the desert to deliver the monumental atacama on crosstown rebels. having focused solely on his own productions in the past, label boss damian lazarus steps away for the first time to complete this exceptional release with a profound re-shape. the hypnotic atacama intricately builds with a certain intensity that never drops, stimulating the senses and transporting the mind as deep, grumbling pads drift in and out of play. damian lazarus remembers the first moment i heard this track i knew there was something very special about it, not only did it strike me as a killer club record but i also felt the textures completely appropriate to my own experiences in the atacama desert. on the flip, damian changes gear as a deep, chugging beat leads the way through an impressive re-shape of the original. anthony middleton and luca saporito aka audiofly have established a creative empire, which includes two record labels and their flying circus global party brand. they met patrice during a us tour and immediately hit it off. it wasn t long after that we decided to invite him to barcelona for a session that proved to be nothing short of inspirational. internationally renowned dj and producer patrice bäumel has had a busy start to 2017 with a release on tale of us’ afterlife imprint, plus remixes for sasha & policia and depeche mode amongst others. he truthfully said of the this release, it s a labour of love that came together within a few hours of jamming in the studio, unlike many collabs this one really felt like we all equally contributed to the end result.

as a longtime chicago and detroit house-head who spent hours listening to sets online, justin ramsey packed up his bags and jumped ship to berlin to get involved in its thriving music scene. the result - spacey pads, warm vocal samples, and driving drums which make up the backbone for each cut. don’t just keep me is a deep and trippy ep, dressed up with bouncing bass lines and breaks to dance to.

nice price deal !!! excellent new release feat a dope ass rmx by circus company dave aju!

there’s a delicacy to the performances by toxe—not a fragile delicacy, but the kind you’d associate with an olympic rhythmic gymnast, whose twirls only seem light and graceful because of the immense muscular power behind them. “ - fader toxe’s horizons are very wide - she has deconstructed britney spears in -xic- for halcyon veil and with ‘still life’ (co-produced with mechatok) she caught the atttention of kenzo who used it as a score to their fw 2016 prints’ presentation and she has also performed alongside arca. toxe exhibits her relentless creativity as she edits and produces her own videos designs her visuals, exhibiting her relentless creativity which has lead to the excitement for the upcoming audio visual collaboration. the work, ‘morning story’, was created in collaboration with artist niclas hille. released on limited edition vinyl and also digitally in may 2017. the swedish musician crafts some of the most stomach-churning music productions, innovative drum patterns and lovelorn melodies in the scene. her debut ep ‘muscle memory’ was released on staycore in october 2015. on the five tracks of this release she clashed boulder-heavy rhythms against intricate details painting a picture very human and emotional, developing a very distinctive sound. the artist concluded 2016 with her first ever south-american tour. more recently, toxe played at berlin s ctm festival and meetfactory in prague. the swedish experimentalist has just been announced for a gucci x club to club night in milan, best kept secret and wiener festwochen s new hyperreality festival.

following two monumental releases on crosstown rebels, serge devant is back onboard the label to deliver one of his best to date. the immensely sensual thinking of you sees him team up once again with damiano and camille safiya with invigorating remixes from heavy-weights reboot and art department.

serge devant has been turning heads since the seminal fearing love feat. camille safiya dropped in 2015 on emerald city, picking up the best music video award at the 2016 hollywood independent reel film festival. serge reveals it was so nice to have the same company back in the studio to work on more magic! thinking of you breathes the air of summer with its blissfully smooth chords and deep hypnotic tones it s another winner from serge.

welcomed back onto crosstown rebels, no.19 boss jonny white aka art department delivers a raw, techno cut in his modular perspective remix. jonny has seen almost unparalleled success in the world of dance music and continues to be at the forefront of the industry with a huge focus on his record labels and his in-demand label showcases that take the name of his vinyl only label, social experiment.

frankfurt s reboot brings his flavour to the release with intricate percussion and deep underlying pads. growing up in sven vath s omen club, the talented musician now spearheads the new sound of frankfurt and has released on a wealth of labels like circus, moon harbour, cadenza and get physical.

over 37 minutes of deep dream bliss and celestial beats. featuring vocals by ed macfarlane and remixes by nick mackrory, len leise and marius circus.

fred ventura and paolo gozzetti are italoconnection. in anticipation of their upcoming album metropoli on bordello a parigi we present to you the voyage ep album sampler with alternative edits and an amazing cover version of the electronic circus direct lines which are exclusive to this 12 inch.

so there you have it - a testament to a band that formed in an instant, burned brightly and left us with two great records. did you see wall at palisades, the silent barn, alphaville, union pool, and all the rest of them? let this lp remind you or take you there for the first time. mixed by mike kutchman at kutch 1 studios and mastered by josh bonati.

paris based label rose et rosée is proud to present the first solo ep from artist bataille. this second release from rer is a self- contained universe that fits into the label’s open-minded, experimental style. veteran of the parisian club scene, bataille has risen through the ranks of several house and minimal labels with his group antislash (circus company) as well as joining forces with trans -genre labels such as silicate to release solo work under the name john merrick.

burgeoning dj and producer bontan makes his debut on the notorious hot creations label. hotly anticipated, the release features two original cuts to fuel his rising profile. uk based bontan has been using title track the first time as his secret weapon for the last six months and is now finally unleashing it. “i’ve been testing it and tweaking it play by play!’ he explains. ‘the vocal compliments the rolling bass melody and gives it a darker edge”. this a producer who fully understands how to create a track for a heaving dancefloor. personal question is the second cut and flips the mood entirely with a twisted vocal entwined in beeps and percussion, whilst stirring the sentiments of lost early hours. a firm favourite in the underground scene, he has built a solid reputation with releases on circus recordings, 20/20 vision, and cajual among others.

ultimate block party breaks volume 4 continues the tradition that began in the bronx in the 1970’s, where “break djs” would take that one part of the record that dancers would go absolutely crazy for. that part where all the music breaks down to nothing but the essence: drums and percussion. these are all truly timeless beats that sound as fresh today as they did when the founding fathers like kool herc, bam, flash and hollywood were catching them for the frst time in community centers throughout the city. we’ve edited and extended these breaks for maximum effect on the dancefloor - so you don’t have to. enjoy!

shaun reeves & tuccillo mark visionquest’s first release of 2017 with their ‘origin 99’ ep, comprising four collaborative original tracks from the pair. individually shaun reeves and tuccillo have been driving forces in the realms of underground house for quite some time, collectively releasing on labels such as raum, 2020 vision, circus company and more. this time round though the pair’s material finds a home with visionquest, label co-founder shaun reeves joins forces with tuccillo, following his solo ‘full time’ ep on the imprint in 2016, for a new synergistic release. up first is title track ‘origin 99’ which sees the pair deliver a smooth understated house style via organic percussion, winding dub stabs and tension building atmospheric to create a subtly evolving six and a half minute cut. ‘one two five’ follows and lays focus on a more stripped-back aesthetic with sparse rhythmic hits, tumbling sub hits and a dreamy bell chime melody. ‘prowler’ opens the latter half of the package with soft chord sequences and wandering delayed synth lines running alongside 303 bass and shuffled snares before ‘blood moon’ closes the package on a raw minimalistic vibe with swirling dub echoes and intricately evolving percussion.

ekkohaus is no stranger to the house scene! you can hear his intelligent, funktifying rhythms and grooves on imprints like morris audio, 2020 vision, circus company, flumo, eklo, mule electronique, brut, moon harbour, holic trax, claap, gruuv, hudd traxx, diaphan music and now mixxrecords! we welcome the greek native with open arms. this special 10inch purple colored vinyl is most appropriate as for the entitled a side is called purple divine and divine it is! playful percussion and drum-work along with a simplistic, melodic bass groove keeps you in hypnosis just longing for more! you ll find a more jacked-up and jazzed up pump on the b side with ordinary people. definitely a house banger!

another great french minimal record this time with ark (perlon) and pit spector (prospector/circus company)

following his recent paradise compilation on hot creations, label favourite nathan barato returns with a killer two track release, freak beater. both big room tracks built around heavy basslines, tight vocal cuts and epic builds, stomp change and freaks of the industry have been rocking dancefloors worldwide at the hands of label boss jamie jones. making a name for himself in the toronto after-hours circuit, nathan barato has since smashed international platforms across the globe, carving out a reputation as not only one of the most playable producers in dance music, but amongst its most prolific djs as well. hes graced the decks at some of the most notorious clubs and parties on the planet with highlights including amnesia in ibiza for marco carolas music on and for jamie jones and paradise at dc10 where he holds residency. baratos string of highly successful releases can be found on the likes of cajual, mood, relief, saved, circus records, defected and of course hot creations making barato one of the most hyped names in the industry.

something from nothing is a four tracker that fuses techno sensibility with house swagger, a voice calling to detroits second wave while a hand beckons the shadowy waters of house. hearts of darkness are immersed in late nights and smoke-filled basements, with past form seeing them play fabric and bugged out! an unhealthy loyalty to vintage hardware and long forgotten code means their music is analogue, not for fashion, but because it feels right. on the a,sequential circus is purest machine funk as a driving bass bubbles into self-oscillation. next, just on for the ride bounces to a millennial deep house swing. flip it for a dense future dub workout in charlie don t surf, then hotshot closes with a pad soaked vibe for the discerning warm up. a melting pot ep with all the right ingredients. something from nothing opens the door to hearts of darkness. step inside

dark entries returns to the new jersey basement studio of smersh to unearth a 4-track selection from the

reiner witzel is a german jazz musician born in mannheim. he is said to be one of the best jazz-sax-players nowadays and won several awards. reiner witzel worked with well-respected artists amongst others defunkt @ new yorker knitting factory, with fela kuti @ shrine in lagos, in jazz clubs of tokyo and stadiums in dubai. moreover he played with the bundesjazzorchester, philipp van endert (urban lyrical), the gil evans orchestra, marla glen, kristi stassinopoulou, the hr-bigband and fury in the slaughterhouse. besides his work as a musician he is also busy as a photographer and portrayed lionel richie or roger cicero, a. o..

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circus recordings boss yousef teams up with renowned new york producer harry romero on jamie jones hottrax featuring a remix from 8 sided dice founder alan fitzpatrick. liverpools yousef has cemented a solid reputation as a reputable dj-producer whos released on cocoon, desolat, bpitch control and defected, remixed the likes of chaka khan, sven vath, moby, four tet and carl cox, and is also the brain behind distinguished events brand and record label circus. meanwhile, harry romero has been a force within house music for over two decades, with appearances on ovum recordings, subliminal and suara, whilst alan fitzpatrick has done recent remixes for prime numbers, hot flush and hypercolour when not releasing regularly on drumcode, cocoon and duskys 17 steps. arriving on hottrax, the artists join a roster spanning patrick topping, waff, mat.joe and jamie jones himself. a purring bassline drives im behind you forward whilst intricate percussion joins echoing notes to generate a low-slung groove. recent fabric mix series inductee alan fitzpatricks remix then ups the tempo by utilising heady piano melodies and piercing stabs before yousef concludes the package with a crunchy solo outing titled tightrope that boasts energetic drums and stuttering vocal snippets

creative partnership audiofly are the next to release on crosstown rebels with the show stopping in the (last) moment featuring the angelic voice of georgia lewis. the release comes complete with a steadfast remix from germanys robag wruhme. in the (last) moment sets the foundation with broken chuggy beats as intricate layers and grumbling pads unfold beneath the beautiful sounds of georgias voice. audiofly explain that,sometimes its nice to not have to write the usual peak time bomb, with this one we followed our hearts and the vibe of young vocalist georgia lewis and what emerged was a sunrise moment. with 13 years behind them anthony middleton and luca saporito aka audiofly have established a creative empire, which includes two record labels and their flying circus global party brand, which celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year with a world tour. working harder than ever, a second artist album is in the works following on from 2011 long-player follow my liebe. industry veteran robag wruhme has more recently had releases on the likes of kompakt and pampa records. here he makes an imprint on crosstown rebels with this epic remix that fuses elated synths and industrial elements over solid rolling percussion.

past releases - crosstown rebels, one records, leftroom limited and ffrr party affiliations - circoloco, flying circus, luciano & friends into you aka achille soardi, the italian producer and artist, born in the beloved lake garda region, connects with the dancefloor through his undeniable and fresh talents. as a young artist achille grew up on punk rock and hip hop from the us but soon found his love for techno, a genre which he would later dj at parties across france and italy, alongside ltz sound system amongst various other crews

the contemporaly house tracks which combine his established heavy groove, smoothness & beautiful essence! -secret floor 002- misterious, raw feeling & the roop of vocal sample are intertwined together to be miraculous sounds-saturday night- melodious and uplifting house track-o-nature- unique sound quality made by mpc & the trumpet sample greatly melt together -sky lounge- slow down...dope track with a spice of japanese sample blackoly profile:dj, beatmaker, and sound producer in tokyo, japan. born in 1981, his parents taught him to play in a forest and make what he wants to play by himself. started his dj carrer when he was 19.the first track he played was -bucktown- by smif-n-wessun. in the ensuing year he started making tracks under the name of dj shibaki. kept releasing his own tracks by casset tapes and cd-r and released -document-(12-) in 2006. after that he released mix cd -abstract- and -gravity-, and he has done around 100 of play in a year with his style of going back and forth freely among various sounds evolving abstract, breakbeats and hiphop.in 2009 he played together with dday one, dorian concept without knowing who they are. when he played together with dj kensei, he got a meaningfull comment -do you always do such a mix?- in 2010 he became immersed in creating tracks with mpc2000xl which was not not used for a long time, and started doing dj & live only with his own tracks by using cd-r & kaoss pad. thereafter he started making house tracks under the name of blackoly influenced by house djs & dancers whom he has played with since 2000s. the various music in his background & the dancer s excitement on the floor like -house- atmosphere greatly melted together and it led to build his unique sounds. in 2013 he released -dirty channel-(12-), in 2014 -dr.circus-(cd), and his work continues to this time.

the big cover up! bonus 10 ! while youre stretching your best spandex to this disco double play, dan the man tylers back on a tasty 10 with two special dubplate versions of disco circus and firecracker, ready to make you freak again!

classic jacking chicago tracks from the legendary robert armani.

aquarius heaven is brian brewster, an artist brought up between texas and the caribbean who has laid down some compelling, socially and politically minded verses on magical eps for labels like wolf & lamb and circus company. fusing reggae, dancehall, house and hip hop he is a unique talent who has also worked with dop, miss kittin, ryan crosson, art department, mathias kaden and many more.

(incl prins thomas, todd terje, dan tyler, oyvind morken & daniel maloso rmxs) youve caught them live, now its time to enjoy them in the comfort of your own home... ladies and gentlemen, todd terje & the olsens present the big cover up!

vault no 19 with another slamming vinyl ep... four tracks for your madness

death in vegas kehrt mit -transmission- zurück ins rampenlicht, dem sechsten release des von richard fearless vor fast zwei jahrzehnten in leben gerufenen projekts. dieses album setzt den weg fort, den fearless mit satans circus und trans-love energies begonnen hat, und ist aus dem bedürfnis nach einem immer raueren, präziseren klang entstanden. verbunden über die liebe zu throbbing gristle und chris and cosey, hat sich fearless mit künstlerin und schriftstellerin sasha grey zusammengetan, deren texte in den klangkulissen aus viszeralem techno und beunruhigenden, diskordanten drones nachhallen, eingewoben in einen zustand traumähnlicher euphorie. sowohl aussenaufnahmen von dem konstanten gedröhn des flugverkehrs und dem unaufhörlichen lärm aus der stahlfabrik gegenüber den metal box studios von fearless, als auch die scheinbar aus einem roman von j.g. ballard stammende landschaft, in der diese gelegen sind, üben ihren einfluss auf das album aus, das licht im dunkel suchend.

ahead of the release of his much anticipated second album on no.19 music, legendary canadian dj, vocalist and producer kenny glasgow serves up a scintillating single from it. the album comes seven years after glasgow’s last legendary lp, a taste of the low life, and in that time he has found global fame both as a solo producer and part of art department with jonny white. someone known for his beguiling vocal work and stripped back, slick and metallic tech house style, this limited, vinyl-only single is a truly mouth watering taste of the excellent full length album, circus tales, that is to come in summer.

past releases - crosstown rebels, one records, leftroom limited and ffrr party affiliations - circoloco, flying circus, luciano & friends francesca lombardo has cultivated a sound of her own, one that represents her multi-disciplinary musical background and transcends the dancefloor with ease. creating emotional narratives via wistful soundscapes, stirring melodies, hypnotic rhythms and her own mesmerising voice distinguishes her from the crowd.

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.

summer, sunshine, feeling good - for their long desired debut album mollono.bass & ava asante take this great essence of life to compose a unique kind of electronic music. by combining the catchiness of their solid grooves with a touching violin and a breathtaking voice they create a magical journey that will make you feel like birds flying high. while some tracks are bursting with euphoria, others swing along with dubby easiness - and all of them will touch your soul deep inside.

the debut release from new label, music makes us, comes from prolific producer ekkohaus. a man who needs no introduction with previous releases on the likes of moonharbour, morris audio, circus company, 2020vision and liebe detail. he delivers a blistering 3 track acid tinged ep which kicks off with block parties (dark entry), a driving acid bassline with a great vocal layered on top. -show you saw- on the b-side is a grooving acid house track, whilst the wack finishes off this debut release in syncopated style.

part 2 of a new concept album by electronic music legend jean-michel jarre. contains collaborations with edward snowden, hans zimmer, the orb, pet shop boys and many more. the double 12 inch release comes in gatefold sleeve and includes a download code (valid thru 31.12.2017).

having unleashed the beast that is his debut lp columbusing, thatmanmonkz grants a couple more heavyweight producers permission to get busy with the sonic manglers for remixes of turn it out and boogie down. first up, one of the vocalist contributors to the lp dave aju (known for his releases on circus company) takes on his own track turn it out, transforming the original from a backyard bbq summer jam into some kind of mutant electro p-funk meets broken- beat fusion. a filtered bass line and bare bones 808 kicks are what this track is all about forming the perfect rhythmic union with the vocal.

panorama channel is a project of two friends from russia with the same taste and with love of good music. after a long solo career, the guys are united for the realization of common ideas. now they create an emotional electronic music with nostalgia for the past and desire for something new. coming with a dreamy remix from elijah simmons, a rare breed of talent that has, for years, been working towards perfecting his art, and is now about to enter the limelight. his track otavios dream, has been making waves as one of the biggest underground hits in ibiza this summer, getting picked up by the inter- national duo blond:ish to exclusively feature on the first ever compilation of flying circus. the lovechild of audiofly. he also recently released pisces on kompakt.
pressing on red coloured & white marbled vinyl.

incl. deas and boyd schidt rmxs

no.19 music offer up the first new single from kenny glasgow since his departure from art department earlier this year, giving a sneak preview of what to expect from his forthcoming lp circus tales.

berlin-based producer and dj mike wall is back for his next release on his own imprint wall music. already well-known in his hometown for the legendary walls events at suicide circus berlin, mike had a massive year 2015. for his return to wall music, mike delivers two original tracks with a sense of depth and dark chord sounds. his newest ep is called inkognito / if only i could. listen to the secrecy of the true name or identity of this tracksthe ep comes with two massive remixes by keith carnal & wall music artist michael schwarz