when reggae masters turn hits into jamaican groove. sly robbie, alpha blondy, marcia griffiths, horace andy, morgan heritage, gregory isaacs, inna de yard, alton ellis, ken boothe, jimmy riley... they all play the game with their new versions of hits of today and yesterday.

4 rolling and hypnotic techno tracks

ninja tune presents the 3rd album from jordan rakei. standard pressing on black 180 gram vinyl with download code included.

limited vinyl release from eqwel.

ninja tune presents the 3rd album from jordan rakei. limited pressing on clear 180 gram vinyl with download code included.

limitierte doppel vinyl 180g inkl. download code

underground mainstay leonardo lands on his own etheric label with two more of his hotly anticipated tunes that this time show off his dub techno and melodic credentials. perfectly hypnotic rolling drums and gorgeous pads layered up into a deeply intoxicating rhythm that really encourages your mind to cut loose and wander. these latest two tracks are sure to make a huge mark wherever they are dropped and further cement leonardo’s place in the electronic landscape.

man band returns with its second release of 2019. newcomer tibia makes his first contribution to the label with polypola, an outstanding 5 track ep of otherworldly broken techno, rolling downtempo rhythms and electronica hits for spiritual awakening.

limited 2019 repress - today we are pleased to deliver a new jensen interceptor’s ep recorded together with his friend assembler code.
jensen interceptor has provided his versatile brand of techno to clubs and warehouses around the world. with his selection ranging from detroit electro & miami bass to rolling italo, thunderous 90’s breaks and driving ebm, jensen’s audiences are promised a sonic journey like no other. going further than simply an entertainer, his remixes and productions have been released on some of the most influential labels in electronic music like boys noize records, cultivated electronics, bromance and central processing unit. these releases have been supported and played out by djs such as dave clarke, helena hauff, dubfire, maceo plex, trevor jackson and radio slave. bringing a unique and powerful performance to every dance floor - jensen interceptor: engage clutch, shift into top gear.
the signature sound of assembler code has started gain momentum over the last few years. gritty, rhythmic, raw and pulsing, yet always executed with style. having offered up remixes on raar, mille feuilles, and controlled violence as well as original works on mmodemm, and boysnoize records, assembler seems to just be getting started.

live recording from an open air concert in szeged, hungary, june 6th 1985.

this tidy collection of deep house remixes brings together a whole host of heavyweight names with some sunkissed vibes to get the outdoor party season started early. cesaria evora s -nho- gets the treatment from none other than the mighty kerri chandler, who gives the latin vibes a subtle bump and some sumptuous strings. dj spen and karizma take things more straight up as they tackle loverush s -dancin-, rolling out a silky smooth deep house version. vincent inc s -walking on the disco street- appears in its original, heavy-funking form, and then joey negro s mix of -bring it back to love- pushes into the upper reaches of peppy disco house with pattering bongos and gorgeous rhodes keys aplenty underneath the life affirming vocal

dead fader jumps from kimochi sound over to tesuji with a rolling, dreamy, euphoric rendition of future electro. essential, optimistic, forward-thinking. on the other side, bassiani s hvl flips the beat on its head for more ominous perspective, complete with klaxon acid line and sinewy breakbeats.

london based rico casazza has been sliding out warm, harmonically rich techno for over 10 years now, shoring up on labels such as bonzai elemental, archipel, stock5, cartulis music, variance and more. on his latest release, which lands on sterling techno imprint murge recordings, he s channeling the spirit of detroit in a plush spread of warm and expressive synth shapes. -transmutation- is strong in its original configuration, but it s also propped up by some classy remixes from big hitters. kirk degiorgio steps up first with a tense, darkside techno workout for the peak of the night. aubrey then pings things up into a trippy, heavy-rolling workout drawn from the freakier end of the spectrum.

die grammy-nominierte hot 8 brass band bringt auf ihrer take cover ep ihre legendären hip hop- und brass-grooves zu klassikern von joy division, michael jackson, george benson und the jacksons. diese ep enthält die aktuelle single give me the night und love will tear us apart die von rolling stone, songlines, john kennedy (radio x), craig charles (bbc radio 2 und 6 music), ed adoo (bbc 5live), gilles peterson (bbc 6music) und lauren garnier (worldwide fm) unterstützt wird und einen neuen track give me the night.

electronic music mit tiefgang im lp format!

following on from the last dext limited release by otik & dead mans chest we’re kicking off 2019 in fine style with another limited 10” vinyl cut with the same ethos as the previous release’s , 1 rave banger with a killer remix on the flipside. this time we have invited glasgow s party starter and long-time label supporter nightwave to join the crew and it seems like she has been here all along. psychic tonic is exactly what we are all about rolling breakbeats and thunderous kick drums and is the perfect addition to the dext ltd series. and if that s not enough, another of our favourites jerome hill (super rhythm trax) comes along for the ride, and flips it totally on its head on the remix

support for my life at 45 part 1 came from huey morgan and craig charles on bbc 6music the second instalment of dr rubbefunk s my life at 45 series. canvas cathedral on the a-side is a jazzy all-instrumental affair that will have you head-nodding like nobody s business. over uptempo hip-hop flavoured beats reminiscent of early 90s golden era hip hop, chopped and looped riffs from sax man ben castle give way to rolling melodies and rapid fire solos. on the flip, unstoppable gospel powerhouse izo fitzroy is here, flexing her soulful tones over one of the most elastic basslines ever pressed on wax. underpinned by signature laidback drums that groove like a classic rhythm section of yesteryear, tasteful guitars and chiming electric piano weave their way between izo s lyrics and, bingo! that s a little blahzay right there! always keen to give the djs a bonus, the good doctor even squeezes some canvas beats onto the 7- for good measure.

incl. desert sound colonys dipped & stripped edit

original blues masterpieces, hand picked and curated in collaboration with the rolling stones. the double vinyl is housed in a gatefold sleeve.

rolling bass lines

limited 2019 repress! tight modern house tracks with that nordic feel from dorisburg as first release on bossmusik! dorisburg, also known as one half of swedens house masters genius of time did a great job. the a side smuts is a rolling, dreamy house track with attitude, while studs on the b side is a bare and bouncing drum jam. reminds a bit of an old chicago drum trax release with drum machines going wild, done in a contemporary version by dorisburg. hot!

4 track ep from techno , bass to garage

rolling techno tracks from denmark!

ltd reissue, first vinyl ep archiving the birth of ortem featuring metro, books and cuelock. vector files takes the baton and runs with it. proceedings notch up to hyper speed as a rolling acid inspired bass line, boom bap beat, amen chops, arpeggios all !re o as the halle bop comet comes into view via some remote viewing. the energy created by the track could catapult a man to venus.

prolific uk deep house hero andy compton is back on his fabled peng stable with a new project entitled blue dream, and an album called california dreaming which unsurprisingly deals in gorgeous sun soaked tones aimed squarely at the loungey end of his plush, melodic repertoire. from the slinking funk of -betsy- to the low-slung beats and smooth-as-silk bass of -disco baby,- compton shows himself to be completely at home rolling at this kind of tempo, no doubt projecting himself to the malibu beach idyll you can see on the cover. music so radiant, you d best slap on some sunblock.

original blues masterpieces, hand picked and curated in collaboration with the rolling stones. the double vinyl is housed in a gatefold sleeve.

eric lau returns to first word for “examples volume two”. the vinyl release includes a download code.

* boofy hails from bristol’s fine heritage of progressive bass music producers. having made a name for himself as part of the bandulu crew and his own sector 7 sounds imprint, as well as dropping killer releases on innamind re-cordings and no corner. * lucky for us, he’s saved some of his deepest, heaviest hitting cuts for tectonic! this 4 track ep is a masterclass in minimal effectiveness, with rhythms ready to set the dancefloor off that reveal ever deeper subtitles on repeated lis-tens. * ‘back in the box’ sets the pace with swinging hats, thumping kicks and a bass line that will sound like an earthquake on the right system! follow up for ‘herbie’ which takes things in dissonant direction, before dropping hard and with authority. * flip then for the ep title track, an exploration around the paranoid edges of a creative mind, stretched to capacity. finally the ep closes up with ‘perfunktion’, a rolling rhythm with a lighter mood, somewhat reminiscent of mala circa 2006. quality stuff from an excellent producer who is going from strength to strength right now. * dj support from: kahn & neek, mala, tubby, rsd, joker & many more

(12inch lp vinyl / 33 rpm / incl. download) music mania and indica dubs is proud to present the next release in their mania dub series. following multiple classic re-issues, we now bring you a long awaited freshly produced dubplate album on a 12inch by uk dub innovators, alpha & omega: dubplate selection vol. 3.

at the forefront of the irish electronic music scene, sligo-born berlin-based duo brame & hamo, aka tiarnan mcmorrow and conor hamilton, announce their hotly anticipated fourth ep, celebrity impersonator. via their own imprint, brame & hamo. the title reflects the duos personality and playful energy, nodding to their love of celebrity impersonators whilst growing up. we have a bit of a soft spot for impersonators as it is a pretty ridiculous way to earn a living. a bit like djing! our favs were those of tom cruise, bill gates, gordon ramsay and johnny depp. opening with ‘midnight express, the rolling melodics nod to the early sounds of prog house and italo, acting as a transitional opener to their signature trance via techno scores. on the b-side, title track ‘celebrity impersonator, is a moody four four that edges into the darker realms with their love of breakbeat shimmering through, resulting in a club ready anthem. melting down into a rolling trance groove with a late night heady feel, ‘request rhythm closes the ep. with an impressive discography of eps behind them on their own imprint - trants, club orange and the dj favourite, limewire, as well as bookings worldwide the irish pair are set to propel onwards from sligo to berlin and beyond.

aleksi perala returns to clone/dub recordings with a lush mini album. beautiful and bright modern electronix based on the colundi musical tuning system. (quote dj rephlex, the frequencies were chosen via experimentation and philosophy, each relating to a specific human bio-resonance, or psychology, traditional mysticism or belief, physics, astronomy, maths, chemistry.) smooth and fluttering melodies layered over crispy rolling beats transmitting lovely vibrant sunny upbeat vibes. braindance with high serotonin and dopamine levels.

phonogramme, the house subdivision of parent label and integral parisian record shop syncrophone dedicates itself directly to the french music scene, with previous releases from the likes of professor inc, john jastszebski, aleqs notal and a handful of other local heads. phonogramme continues to keep things close-to-home through the labels next edition presented by gibs, who s most notably known for works on his own imprint, an.art records – a family run label with music shared by himself and his two brothers. find an oasis kicks off the release with rolling organic percussion before progressing elegantly into layered emotive lead synths and mellow bass stabs. jarkarta is a subdued deeper house cut, filled with an uplifting, undulating melody and raw lo-fi elements collectively creating a luscious calming effect. last up, der germain offers up a fluid, groove filled number balanced with charming, jazzy flutters and tender keys providing a warm, breezy atmosphere to the end the release.

aos’ boundless love for music is apparent in everything she does. as a producer, a dj, and an event organizer with seattle’s secondnature and tuf collectives, kayla waldorf’s vision eschews traditional categories and genre boxes in favor of an ecstatic spontaneity. her dj sets are well known for their playful energy and narrative threading between many different styles. violent light is aos’ first offering on secondnature’s own label, and it captures this playful essence. the title track’s stomping groove (complete with rave whistle) sets the tone, while lullaby and what/why move into headier territory composed of dusty synths stabs and clouds of vocal effects. finally, secondnature’s own fugal delivers a remix that flips what/why into a rolling depth charge.

dutch duo deep dimension debut on rekids with a stomping vocal cut entitled ‘so 1992’ featuring a collaborative remix from label founder radio slave and rising star p.leone. jeffrey hek & jimmy van de geijn have been actively djing for over two decades. the pair paired up as deep dimension in 2015, combining their talents to form a signature techno sound comprised of deep basslines and powerful kicks. launched earlier this year, their vinyl label named gen x has instantly picked up overwhelming support from the likes of radio slave, tommy four seven, benny rodriguez, kobosil, and many more. they now continue their upward trajectory by arriving on matt edwards’ respected berlin based imprint, rekids. thudding kicks are joined by rising synths as pitched up vocals come into play in ‘so 1992’– the result is a rave inspired techno monster designed to throw crowds into frenzy. on the flip, radio slave pairs up with rekids regular p.leone for a cavernous reimagining complete with rolling percussion, off-beat hats and eerie atmospherics.

currently fizzing up summer crowds on his european tour, the argentinian renaissance man is testing his wares, as he prepares to unveil his third artist album at the turn of 2019. set for release on the martinez brothers perennial cuttin headz imprint, it will herald a fresh jacking chapter for the artist who famously refuses to sit still. an instant statement of intent, ‘so dope’, the first taster from the forthcoming long-player, lives up to its name with a thumping nyc swing, loose twanging slap-bass pops, trippy vox overlays, springy rhythmic elements and all essential conga rolls. with its concrete-thick groove, ‘so dope’ commands an equally robust remixer rollcall. which is exactly what the martinez brothers have recruited... the bossmen themselves get elbow deep with a warped and twisted bassline that snakes around the stately jacking beat, gradually becoming more warped and wonderful as the track progresses. djebali follows with a precision contrast as the vocal shots wrap themselves tightly around a timeless 909 beat and subtle tracks of venomous acid while heartthrob flips it into an all-out rolling techno experience. dope ain’t the word.

dreadsquad, aka marek bogdanski, returns to the scene with the second and third instalments of his riddim machine series. as part of a collaboration consisting of dreadsquad’s own superfly studio and the renowned moonshine recordings, listeners are in for a treat, courtesy of poland’s most prolific reggae dancehall producer. as ever, dreadsquad manage to encapsulate all evolutions of reggae – from rocksteady, roots and rub-a-dub to dancehall and dub – all with a present-day twist to keep the bass bins rumbling and the people skanking.

hailing from the rhythm plate multiverse, pressed for time is one of the many outposts carrying the work of matlock s finest house music protagonists. reaching beyond the regular roster of goshawk, yse and the full-blown plate, this latest transmission calls on deep cover uk house crew brs, also known as british rhythm services, who step up with some crucial workouts for sophisticated dancefloors. the quartet of ben vecara, rob evans, steve wilson & dom thompson have a sizable legacy behind them, not least from the early 00s when they were regularly rolling out releases for the likes of 20:20 vision, cyclo and friends & families. after a quiet patch their return is marked out by a broad spectrum of deep house delights locked onto the kind of shuffled grooves that rhythm plate heads should be more than happy with, and plenty of loose, live-sounding keys to boot.

a landmark release for both the label and its founder as kasra releases his debut solo ep. the ski mask ep features 4 tracks of rolling low end and marks the start of a new phase for him to make his mark as an artist as well as dj.
kasra says, “after 16 years of running the label i thought it was time i released a body of work of my own. it’s quite daunting after all the incredible music the artists have given me to be doing this for the first time. i hope you enjoy it for what it is: raw, honest drum and bass.”
pressing on transparent red vinyl with download code included.

with the release of this ep ,influential parisian producer d’julz establishes the launch of new label jv in collaboration with highly esteemed french yoyaku team. jv is set to evolve with d’julz showcasing his own productions while bringing in masterful talents to collaborate, and with the music policy being very much open, it’s guaranteed to be a consummate source of electronic music. this two-tracker ep kicks off with ‘chaplin bong’, a euphonic groove-packed house cut that is sheer liquid perfection evolving with a combination of dubby techno stabs penetrating a rolling disco bassline. ’j’y vais’, which translates to “i go”, is a deep and bass-heavy old school track that’s hewn from chicago influences. apropulsive, sheen-polished dancefloor gripper.

the strictly rhythm imprint is legendary and is instantly recognisable by connoisseurs worldwide. it s a label that has contributed time and time again to dance music culture across it s almost 30 year lifespan. countless classics passed through the nyc offices of mark finkelstein and gladys pizarro and this brand new strictly classics series looks to celebrate this cornerstone dance label and it s immense catalogue by going back to the archives and presenting some double-header action for diehard fans and newcomers alike. that s right, the proper mixes, reissued from source and remastered to the highest spec, each track spread across one side of a 12- for optimal sonic playback. number 3 in the series kicks off on a proper old-school tip with cls mammoth can you feel it from 1991, a collaboration between todd terry and benji candelerio cls made a huge and lasting impression with this euphoric and anthemic slab of dancefloor madness. instantly recognisable from it s ravey riff and funky drum programming, file this one under rave classic ! over on the flip side we have south street player s smoothed out (who) keeps changing your mind? , a rolling and deep jam from roland clark and george morel that came out in 1993. this one s some lights down, honest to god soulful house music, skipping garage drums and that organ driven groove offer the perfect vehicle for clark s gorgeous vox to soar over. yet another set of absolutely essential sr cuts from the archive! remastered with love by optimum mastering, bristol from original master sources. made in conjunction with strictly rhythm 2018.

the belfast based dj & producer, garry mccartney, otherwise known as ejeca, has been steadily and consistently building his sound and profile over time, through a series of impressive releases for aus music, unknown to the unknown, w&o street tracks, bpitch control and last night on earth, amongst others.
ejeca carves out an energetic slab of audacious party house on ‘unloving’, resplendent with rolling beats and stabby chords, and topped off with dramatic strings and vocal chops. elsewhere on the ep, ejeca unleashes some 303 bassline action and dark vocals on ‘standard acid house track’, which thankfully rises well above anything standard! and on ‘crystal maze’, ejeca harks back to the darker dance energies that were a staple of the late 1980s uk acid house boom. wrapping up the ep, ‘iswhatis’ gets ever so slightly twisted with an orbiting synth hook and weighty stabs over a spirited rhythm section.

played by charlotte de witte ! bristolian producer daniel pearce, aka eats everything, has unveiled his remix of the timeless u (i got a feeling) by scot project, a release celebrating 25 years of iconic dance label, positiva records. having sound-tracked an array of nights over the last quarter of a century, 2018 marks positiva s anniversary year, with the eats remix preceding their upcoming weekend of shows at ministry of sound as a very special celebration of their 25th anniversary. established in 1993, the label sold a staggering 35 million singles in the uk alone and chalked up 14 #1 singles through the past two-and-a-half decades, with 2018 marking a year of celebration. rolling with a typically infectious bassline, eats latest release exhibits a rumbling bassline kept in check by crisp drum patterns. the ep comes with a box to house all other releases from the anniversary series.

the first release on keith carnal’s own imprint, by the man himself. it illustrates the sound he stands for: rolling grooves, heavy kicks and melodic influences.

this is a long overdue collaboration and we couldnt be more excited to present a brand new ep from our man, jenas mad scientist funk freak himself, metaboman. a stalwart veteran of the legendary musik krause camp, which has been a kindred spiritual sister label of sorts of ours since the millennium-turn heydays, being fellow purveyors of bold and raw dance floor music, still brimming with new ideas galore and bucket loads of soul. here with the wireless dancer ep we have metaboman in top form offering nothing less than his finest work: doppeldenk starts things off with some classic krause bump that brings to mind the heights of the duo at their peak but updated, like an stl banger turned up to 11 with sinewy melodic lines and that special thuringen twist. hanno follows up with a guest spot by jazz saxophone master thomas prestin, and guarantees to bring down the house with a storm of swinging stabs, rough riffs, and fresh-as-it-gets drum work. on the flip, splitit does exactly that, whether referring to wigs, legs, or that last drink ticket - where dusty blues vox chops and a rolling percussive smack down will revive any fading floor faces. and finally, echterg rounds it all out nicely with the illest of atonal trips and subsonic bass tones that the finer sound systems out there will fully indulge. much love from jena & paris to the world!

needwant welcome berlin duo kim brown back into the fold with the stellar pleasuredome continuum. comprised of two dynamic breakbeat cuts to sink into and some incredible remixes from earth boys (lets play house) and kemback (omena/futureboogie). helical scan comes straight from the berlin 5am scene with raw breakbeat production and huge hitting pads and rolling synths. whilst the uniquely titled ceramic unicorns is anything but fluffy and cuddly. the pulsating hi-hat, lofi percussion and cosmic chords take you to another level. kim brown is ji-hun kim & julian braun, local heroes on the berlin club scene and rising producers with previous releases on just another beat, retreat, rivulet, rimini, freerange, fauxpas musik, film and permanent vacation. over the past ten years the needwant mantra has been to push the very best in new talent, having provided the platform for the likes of kiwi, the mekanism, maxxi soundsystem, the revenge and many more.

time to express sp-x joins rekids special projects with four punishing techno cuts this september. little is known about mysterious producer sp-x. after a string of quality releases on komisch, time to express, and projekts, the brussels-based artist has garnered a strong following for his rolling techno sound. the enigmatic producer now joins matt edwards rekids special projects roster, following on from releases by dj spider, jon hester, dj deep, fbkand dustin zahn among others. an amalgamation of metallic hits, powerful drums and plucky arpeggios commence the package in dystopian lotus before the fast paced breaths of separation offers a rumbling low-end, frenzied atmospherics and cosmic chords. the orbiter delivers distorted top lines and a thundering kick on the flip, backed by mysterious sirens and resonant synth blips until the package rounds off with desire of invisibility, a high-octane finish with sharp, organic percussion and a vacillating sub alongside stereo delayed stabs.

tropical disco records are back with their fifth release of the year, bringing you four killer edits from the tropical disco volt. moodena introduces volume 5 in fine style, mustering another spellbinding composition with gils groove. sounding as swagged out as ever, its evident form & flair comes naturally to the artist. td comrades moodena & sartorial present their first collaboration on turn it up, neatly entwining their distinct styles, rolling basslines, cascading guitars and sultry sax. the result is a piece of pure energy, its hard not to do exactly what the track tells you. the disco wizard, sartorial continues his ever growing solo output with 6 million, a righteous slab of soulful dance music that can make a dancefloor bang, as well as weep. feel the heat rolls effortlessly with a lush vocal that melts the loins and lays out a sonic smorgasboard of what epitomises tropical disco records - soul!

supported by matrixxman, james ruskin, truncate, cari lekebusch, electric indigo, anthony parasole and many more. teksupport records is excited to unveil our first ep release. featuring one of italy s most exciting exports, marco effe, the >transients< ep is a perfect combination of rolling grooves and rhythmic synergy. offering up three of his latest originals, effe effectively offers listeners a package of journey-esque tunes that properly encapsulate the teksupport records sound. we have invited berlin based dj/producer - patrik skoog - to offer his take on effes >transient<. skoog makes a very impactful debut on the imprint.