for release no.4 sudden drop enlisted the talents of russian based recording artist & dj tripmastaz, who has been producing for the likes of morris audio and most noticeably dj sneaks magnetic recordings imprint since 2004. with each release his sound seems to get more defined and mature and our attention which seriously pricked when we first heard his tracks being played on jus-eds radio show. we quickly got in touch and asked for some tracks. first up is >utilized stock sounds<, originally produced in 2003 this melancholic slab of deep techno deservedly finally sees the light of day with a grimy lo-fi feel and enough dance floor nous to work the floor admirably. flip side track >botinko dub< injects a big, cavernous bass line and razor sharp hats n snares.

when we heard pompeya for the first time and were told they were from moscow, we were like: - what!? are you kidding? this is probably the first russian band singing in english with such a classy brit touch and male vocal being very strong and sophisticated at the same time. they jestingly describe their style as >melodramatic popular song< and >cheenese< is indeed a very dramatic piece with simple yet powerful composition and lyrics that really make big sense. the original is very well supported by a bunch of remixes each of which is unique on its own. an-2 & samos come with a warm, relaxed and funky instrumental version which is followed by a blockbuster mix from moscow disquo maestro leonid lipelis (an entirely perfect dance version of the original that could ever exist) and finally, for those few sirs and mesdames who are not yet aesthetically satisfied and who still find themselves seated while others jump and shout, here come d-pulse with their paranoid mix that gathers the thunderclouds to the full darkness and - at the end - lets the revival sunbeams break through.

for release no.4 sudden drop enlisted the talents of russian based recording artist & dj tripmastaz, who has been producing for the likes of morris audio and most noticeably dj sneaks magnetic recordings imprint since 2004. with each release his sound seems to get more defined and mature and our attention which seriously pricked when we first heard his tracks being played on jus-eds radio show. we quickly got in touch and asked for some tracks. first up is >utilized stock sounds<, originally produced in 2003 this melancholic slab of deep techno deservedly finally sees the light of day with a grimy lo-fi feel and enough dance floor nous to work the floor admirably. flip side track >botinko dub< injects a big, cavernous bass line and razor sharp hats n snares.

with its first 4 singles the spanish label apersonal music made its way rapidly into the highlights of the modern nudisco scene. on its 5th effort they release their first all original tracks ep betting hard on the dynamic and innovative melodies of volta cab, a young producer from the russian city of ulyanovsk. volta cabs music pieces have been gaining attention in the underground music scene through out the internet for some time now, a sound strongly influenced by the 80s sound and pop-culture which will finally hit the stores shelves this year. for apersonal s 5th volta cab delivers 4 original & unique tracks which gives form to this very musical and personal ep. standing out is the main single of the ep >why you come back here< on which volta cabs original vocals play along with catchy elements of disco and soul wich he masters with his unique style. feels like starsky & hutch on acid. >volta cab comes from mother russia and brings us into the neon future. into the times when the war is over and everyone in the universe loves one another in the interstellar dance to synth pop music.<

this brussels-based crustacean s cosmic craft has to be heard to be believed. sounds spring to life from forgotten corners of your speakers, each one battling for your attention yet always emerging at the right time and the right place, painting its part of the picture. shards of broken breakbeat litter the sea-bed and form a solid back bone for this invertebrate s innovative use of samples, synths and instrumentation. leading you from one vast soundscape to the next, complete with unexpected plot twists in foreign waters, squeaky lobster s beats take you out of the aquarium and into the abyss. lapti (rus). this russian beatmaker scavenges most of his samples right off vhs or dictaphone tapes. melodies you ve never heard, together with familiar retro samples, create a nostalgic and cinematic mood. masterly produced hip hop instrumentals, a clear and fresh sound, new themes and original interpretations of old and good - this is the spin of lapti

pingipung are proud to present >unframe<, the debut album of the young russian duo wols. while self-proclaimed insiders have mainly kept their ears tuned to releases from the uk, a lively dubstep scene has been thriving for years in the russian federation. and so wols bring more to the floor than just a bass whip.
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unquote is the guise used by russian electronic music producer vsevolod ermakov. he joins a trend of exciting new producers from eastern europe delivering a new interpretation of experimental drum & bass and dubstep. he has, to date, clocked up releases on some of the scenes most forward thinking labels, including a single on med school and releases on hospital and influenza media. he has also been tipped as one to watch by london electricity on the acclaimed hospital podcast. cold tenderness is, as the title suggests, an emotional and melancholy piece of ambient dubstep. its stirring synths and haunting vocals create what is, quite simply, a breathtaking track that you will want to play again and again. the flipside sees edinburghs finest dfrnt on remix duty giving us a glimpse of what is to come on his forthcoming extended player on nu directions later in the spring.

the mighty moustache records brings you 2 electrosynthpop-tracks from the hardrocking sneak-thief, and 2 immer gerade aus electrotracks from the headbanging polygamy boys. only 500 white label with labelstamp copies available...

russian producer, volta cab is a name to look out for in the coming months. with this release on diner city sound his first of many in the pipeline, a great disco/house release with a surprising inclusion on a2. check it out!

top russian dj teams with honcho abe duque for stellar dark house and techno three tracker. initially created on moscows >club on the roof< this ep begins and ends any night. limited in nature and a limited 300 pressing only.

cooltool is young sublabel of well-known russian highway records imprint run by rayo & mike spirit. for the debut cooltool release they engaged talented american-ukrainian duo technique & yaroslove. technique & yarosloves duo was formed in 2005 and since that time they released numerous eps on european labels and participated in such big events as kazantip republic. for cooltool records technique & yaroslove provided beautiful track >southwater<. completed with stunning remixes by patrick zigon (cocoon, puzzle traxx, highgrade) and alexkid (f communications, cadenza, rekids), >southwater ep< is perfect start for cooltool records - so this label is definitely worth to keep an eye on it.

first on decks.de !!anton kubikov and maxim milyutenko duo scsi-9 is definitely one of the most popular and successful russian electronic projects. anton and maxim released a huge amount of amazing vinyl eps on such famous labels as force tracks, highgrade, trapez and of course their very own pro-tez records. but most of all scsi-9 is known by their highly acclaimed full length albums on legendary kompakt imprint. after their beautiful >tierra del fuego ep< (included gui boratto and pascal feos remixes and supported by john digweed, sander kleinenberg, dave seaman and funkagenda to name a few) for mike spirits highway records scsi-9 delivers simple but effective tech house masterpiece >smooth sunset<. completed with fantastic remixes by sergey sanchez & thierry tomas (moscow deep house in its finest), alexander pavlenko (ukrainian talent also known as sunchase) and oldschool flavour rework by french pioneer jack de marseille, >smooth sunset ep< will be a great weapon for djs and a true brilliant for all dance music lovers.

russian maestro denis a signs off for 2010 with volume 3 in his remix series, featuring reworks of his tracks by spooky and scotty.a.

5 years mz recordz incl. tracks by dada life, lützenkirchen, mr. jay & t, style of eye, swen weber, torben boswich and more ...

tripmastaz - producer & dj from russia working since late 90s with releases on many labels including grab, night grooves, and dj sneak s magnetic. tripmastaz also known as part of ny hip-hop production team a step ahead productions working with respected underground mcs from us & europe. this year involved in launching of russian labels son of a pitch & plant 74 records and a hell of a bunch of new releases.

metalheadz are proud to back subwaves most deadly and innovative tracks to date which will push the russian to the forefront of most talked about artists. watch out for his forthcoming debut album to follow soon on metalheadz. with d+b bigger than ever before on a global scale, there is nowhere more up-and-coming than russia, and subwave is right at the heart of the moscow scene. gleb started to make music with production partner alexander rotov over ten years ago, grabbing early attention from the late john peel with there debut release on tech itch recordings in 2001. more tunes followed with a remix of tiesto (with paul b) getting which gained huge attention stateside, with a 12inch on goldies metalheadz label following gleb going solo. not only a talented producer, gleb is also held in high regard as both a dj and promoter. he successfully marries ice cold minimalism with wide open dancefloor sonics, and with huge support from the likes london elektricity, hype, fabio, and of course goldie, expect more subwave in your system shortly

tipp forever (get feeling) ... mako is very proud to introduce 5***** music from another russian dnb killer who did first cool steps in house music. kill! kill! kill!

first on decks.de !!! paris based farid boudinar (aka f.e.x.) is well-known for his past releases on such labels as systematic, great stuff, kling klong, his own imprint robotronic recordings and, of course, massive techno anthem >indie walk<. for highway records f.e.x. provides dark and mystique track called >meditation<. big russian crew is on board with their remixes: kompakts star duo scsi-9, up and coming saint petersburg producer tripmastaz (dj sneaks magnetic recordings) and siberian talents modul & clapan previously released their dubstep tune >bushmans oversized vibe< on highway.

once again loeb hit you up with a truly unique and wonderful slice of dancefloor strangeness all the way from russia.id10ts (can be pronounced idiots) is a new experimental beats project that features andrei from alexandroid whose >short cuts< was one of the many overlooked masterpieces released on the lo recordings label some years ago, along with pavel who is art director of one of the best clubs in moscow and ilya who according to rolling stone (russian edition) is one of the top 5 guitar players in russia. so a whole heap of talent on one black disc.the original gold room track is an extended mystical meditation with a spoken intro courtesy of the legendary sun ra whose wise words lead you into a new musical world where skewed electronics glide over persistent beats and delicate guitars chime along with harmonic male vocals that recall brian eno, talking heads and maybe tarwater.on the flip the inimitable dj koze does his funky thing like only he can, turning the original into an essential piece of leftfield dance music that s perfect for summer.

some things seem to have a symbiotic relationship. prime example: a low-key electronic soundscape that leaves room for roaming thoughts, inhabited by an ethereal voice that colours in the musical silhouettes conjured in the minds eye. for his first ep since the >mango remixes< in 2008, sascha funke calls upon russian nina kraviz to make a feature appearance. with her releases on rekids, b77 and underground quality, this young woman has brought a rare combination of talents to bear: she sings, plays and produces with an equally astounding level of expertise. so what we have here is an encounter between of germanys most incisive techno producers and a singer of considerable charisma.

as 2010 rolls on, breed 12 inches has every right to be excited. after a fantastic 2009, which saw the breakthrough of russian duo utopia, support from the scenes biggest, new merchandise and the release of brd005 to much acclaim, breed 12 inches is excited to introduce yet another dynamic youngster ? gemini. hailing from leeds, gemini showcases his debut release on brd006, with a staggering 12 inch that appeals across the board.

the new smasher by thokasee from this new russian thokadee artist !!! great jazzy minimal tech house sound

after so much waiting nooncat is back with his new 12 inch on pro-tez! >chase< on the a-side is a state-of-the-art deep techno piece with a powerful and straight drive. >watch your step< on the flip is a deep style tune with a sophisticated groove and a fat analog sound - russian deep per excellence in a modern shape.

the a side starts with a haunting deep electro-ish intro track >hall of mirrors<, followed by >l.a. rocks electro<, a phat electro bomb with heavy vocoder action and 80s b-boy vibe on it. a3 >malos de la noche< is a monster electro-disco track in giorgio moroder kicking back style, spiced up with a deep bassline and sweeping synths. pura koka! >russian invasion< on the b side is melancholic but yet hard rocking electro track with catchy drum programming and massive synths – an absolute hit! the last track on the ep is >los medicos con coca<, a smooth electro-disco jam inspired by miami vice. just imagine sonny and rico in their black daytona spider cruising down the streets of miami on a sunny summer day in 1984.

we imagine chaotic crowds on the dancefloor dancing in the dark , ready to fight for a party! music for the russian invasion just as we like it!

2009 has been a great year for anthony ferrando & jean-patrick simonetti aka les petits pilous, with a lot of clubshows and cool festivals all around the world where the french youngsters performed their previous hits >wake up< >jolie fille< as well as their official remixes for justice or goose. their tracks have been played out by the biggest names in the scene from moby to justice, erol alkan and felix da housecat. today they return with a massive new ep including 4 new diverse tracks with influences from noisy techno to disco-house which will bomb dancefloors. welcome back boys!

new ep from russian producer anton zap on his own imprint ethereal sound recordings.
i get no kick from champagne: be sure to check out this party builder, this is pure rolling niceness to make you feel the groove and dance!
air: another ethereal cracker for more late night jams with some funky bassline and tight drums. perfect if you feel like to change direction of your party.
velo: ethereal crew would love to share privately this tune with you. absolutely stunning track with warm synths and 80s touch into it.

played by: anthony pappa, hernan cattaneo, kasey taylor, karlos elizondo,.. monaque - superfresh duo represented by serge que (nyc) and alex monakhov (moscow/ru). known from forensic, vapour recordings and ultra records now they back in russian family with smooooth deep/tech-house. remixers are jim rivers with more techy touch on the original and very special remix/re-edit/ by sei-a (audio therapy, urbantorque). he created deep and rolling, fresh sounding mood - enjoy it!

this is zhenya aka proxy. i am proud to present my brand new and very own label mako records. i was thinking about this idea for more than 3 years, about the possibilities, about a mission, general genre and other stuff, blah blah blah... actually, i hate all this press release shit...
so the first release is coming. its by a very promising producer called marseille. i know him for a long time and he is a good friend of mine. marseille already had experience in making cool productions, under which great remixes on raven and who are you...
and now it is his time. time to show everybody what the true russian machine is.
enjoy it or you will be killed by kgb, hahaha
mako records is born... and we are ready to invade!
zhenya proxy

alex o. smith aka omar-s does it again, mixing up the rough with the smooth in his wonderfully titled >plesetsk cosmodrome ep< (named after the russian space port of the same name). the first two tracks >kosmos 1402< and >plesetsk cosmodrome< have a old larry heard kind of feel to them, you should check the title track which has one of the most infectious basslines i have heard in a while. the drum machine lead closing track >skynet 2b< is omar s at his rawest. classic fxhe vibes, miss this one at your peril.

its the time for the most emotional and the most beautiful release from russian outstanding crew - highway records moscow. its barbq, known for his buzzin fly releases. including remixes by tech house monsters terry lee brown junior and dirt crew.
attention tech-house djs - this one is a 100% must have!

tiger supported by... rob da bank, kiko, markus kavka, mihalis safras, justin berkovi, ivan smagghe, orde meikle... moonbeam are back on traum! the russian brothers had a great year and have been voted as one of the top 100 djs worldwide by uk dj mag, in december 2009. we think they are wonderful, dedicated people who really deserve winning this award. with their new a-side track >tiger< moonbeam show their timeless quality and their deep knowledge of music, writing a seemingly simple but gigantic track. if you want to express in words what this track is like you might say it is a hybrid of joe beltrams >energy flash< fuelled with a melodic note and a lot of post-techno feeling. creating a revival of rave which so many people speak about, but so few actually reflect in theirproductions! the energy of this dark monumental new school acid track is counteracted by the two tracks on the flipside >land of the lost (strict mix)< and >zoo<. the b1-track >land of the lost< sounds like a soundtrack for a film set in a ghost-town in the midwest of the united states. a track that travels like a camera does... through different rooms of a deserted mansion. the b2-track >zoo< is the beat track of the record. it relies on its cool driving sequences and the hypnotic feeling it creates through them. adding small changes here and there that keep the track constantly going.

this is a long awaited release on theomatic from a russian-born (now czech-based) house-quartet d-pulse. this definitely should have happened before as all d-pulse members and theomatic’s commander andrei zakharov (an-2) are fellow-townsmen and have known each over many years. d-pulse are known for their expressive live performances (guitar, bass and keys), everything you hear they play live and their unique vibe can shake any audience, be it hip moscow cuties or shy hick-town chicks. the band’s hectic schedule has put this ep on hold for several months, but at last guys managed to organize themselves and lay final touches to the production. the a-side is a mellow, spaced-out disco jam called ‘prekrasna’ - the russian for ‘beautiful’, especially when referred to ladies. the dancefloor-aimed ‘moments’ on the flip side starts off with hypnotic, dubbed-out guitar and atmospheric synths laid over fat house beat. it gradually leads to the breakdown followed by guitar driven blast-off and takes you to the orbital heights from wherever you are.

one more time o.ton kick it loud with this second ep !! keep it easy! weve asked to robber and bandit to make us dance. those two young belgian dj and producer make it heavy and ravey !!! with various influences they give the tone : trancey bassline, heavy break and loud minimal techno producing stuff. a side is an amazing short track called rusian panther : mixing ravey melody big infrasound techno beats and breaked rhythms .the second one battleship mendoza is « the » real peaktime bombing track, just listen ! on the aa side : chilling session on the dancefloor but with a perfect gimmick that one keep us alive

played by: loco dice, 2000 and one, tim xavier, martin eyerer, joseph capriati, someone else, mike wall, italoboyz, matt star, marc antona, alexi delano, mandy ...
sychi sychi is the second and exclusive release of denkbar,a new and promising russian label managed by alex danilov and michel misha! the little owls attack and the russians strike again… analog passages, strings and flutes were very harmoniously entered in this hypnotizing atmosphere.
the first one delivered by b.a.d is so groovy, perfect for dancing… it features conversations between two spaniards and this emphasized the atmosphere of this track.
>de color verde< is the second track and was made by one of the labelboss, alex danilov! it offers a warm climate, a pleasant sound of a«short» guitar and sensual piano sequences.
with >weg afro<, the third track by michel, the other part of denkbar, you can imagine the shaman dancing near the fire and a church full of people of african origins! a lot of basses and percussions – giving you an excellent combination.

russian duo easy changes have been demanding international respect for some time now and have established themselves as free and forward thinking producers, who continue to surprise. returning to mean, easy changes have delivered a refined, abstract jazz experiment that teases with continuously evolving elements, moving, shifting, drifting, telling tales, whispering in corners. zhazdha krovi gets our attention with twisted vocals playing with off key elements focusing on refined detailed percussion and clean bass sounds. stolem is a rythmic workout. light, quircky elements amuse whilst sitting on top of the groove that insists we get down. sweet n candy come in on remix duty and deliver a tech house killer. pulsationg, tough grooves that will raise the temperature on any discerning dance floor. b2 is a minimal jazz jaunt that teases, off kilter and experimental and refined

ranking records 10th release sees russian producer/vocalist marina faib burst onto the scene with a 12inch that is frankly nothing short of astonishing. for a girl born in the 1990s, faib shows astounding maturity in her restrained approach to sound and rhythm, employing stuttering drum loops to underlay soundscapes that would put many a hollywood composer out of work. ticking clocks is a spine tingling example of this: the texture of the track comes from a euphoric choral sample which soars over a deep chasm of sub bass energy, climaxing in the perfect placement of a slithering arabic reed solo. whisper of trees shows the same mastery of atmosphere and musical arrangement - this time the tune is built from blissed out vocal lines, warm synth pads and a pulsating low end.

heinrich mueller and victoria lukas with a new project! some dark abstract modern electronics with the atmosphere of russian novels combined with the sounds rooted in an almost opposite part of the world... detroit.

heinrich mueller and victoria lukas with a new project! some dark abstract modern electronics with the atmosphere of russian novels combined with the sounds rooted in an almost opposite part of the world... detroit.

great support by holgi star, ascii disco ... after the great kondens 001 release here the next techno ep from igor and sasha .. well done ... the second varianz is from the two russian guys sasha wins & igor shep. these guys show us with their pumping basslines and freaky melodies their techno perspective. it s going deep into the mind.

incl. kolombo / sasse/ boogie drama rmx! nikitin – the fastest growing producer from russia, after appearing on gu finally coming out on native russian label – highway. coming out from nikitin & semikashev duo, now its nikitins solo work. as usual prime time blockbuster with scary theme!

3rd release on klimaks comes from the russian talent andrey loud. releases on craft, robotronic and starter + an award for best techno dj in russia has brought mr. loud to the a-league of tech and techno over the past couple of years. we are proud to present the heaven officer and bonus track 2 the moon on klimaks. both solid and funky beasts with an irresistable melody hook on top - both hitting that fine line between progressive and techy house the perfect blend for the primetime hours. the renowned milton channels from colombia delivers his usual quality stamp on the track making it more energetic and crowdpleasing with the great drops and builds...

after successfully bringing back the boogie with the launch of their own imprint, boogie corporation are now back again to prove that they really are slaves to the boogie with this their second release on bc. inspired by strange android dreams and angelic visions of russian air hostesses on electronically powered scooters, aeroflot is equal part space and equal part boogie. meanwhile on the flip, git down is a slab of raw basement boogie, an experiment in time travel and is well heavy on the funk. last up, but by no means a slacker, is dirty rips which pays homage to the machine funk of the early electro sound while giving it a serious contemporary tweak. this track was previously re edited by dj legend greg wilson and released as hardcore boogie on redux, but this is the first time the original version has been released on vinyl. are you a slave to the boogie?

a welcome return for big love with a summer anthem in the making. uk duo, haji & emanuel, are back with another distinctive vocal track, this time with the unmistakable voice of roachford. the original has already been causing an early buzz in many dj sets now with a top international remix package. german trio dbn turn out an infectious club mix that pumps up the tempo. dutch / austrian duo hagenaar & albrecht crank up the energy factor on their tribal edged mix and russian pairing swanky tunes really push the peak time button on their storming remix which rounds things off nicely. big love are back with a bang!

russian elements should be the basic element for the new string of digital report. lomir was created by a german russian peace song. friend & colleague bjoern nafe was so excited and manages to remix it. primavera is a reference to the spring, sensual and good building tools are ideal for the warmer months. stanky is a song in the drawer does not slide, but a symbol for artistic creativity digital report.

our 18th release comes from russian progressive tech producer j soul. taking some older flavours but with modern, fresh, cool ideas - and a melody and vibe will lift any dancefloor. the remix comes from umek who delivers a headmelting big room techno mix with a pulsating bassline. enjoy!

we re not sure if theres been a whole lot of russian vocal led synthy disco around of late / ever, but we definitely like the idea of it. and so we have the first release on the brand new tirk affiliated label nang. d pulses sound is a sonic cocktail that represents the different flavours of its ingredients. great for dancing, as well as regular home listening, making love or preferably cooking. you can call it russian house, full of spirit, soul and its own philosophy. now on to the tunes. the foto mix of more combines cold robo synth bass and stripped back rhythms with the haunting tale of love, loss and the ultimate fulitility of existence (probably). the original mix lives up to the live jam side to the d pulse manifesto with organic funk and jazzy chops leading the way. fellow russian alcos coolkas carries on where his new work on tirk left off, with simple but sparkling and sophisticated electronics working away with snippets of the vocal to mesmerising effect. the package rounds off with the spacey, warm, instrumental highway to saturn. nang has launched!

after the killer release of shotgun sunsetsoul is back with another huge track! the german label kicks off 2009 with another massive dance floor burner from the greek funk producer basement freaks. this brilliant broken beat monster combines a heavy bassline with vocals by greek musician and producer quasamodo. mixes come from russian freestyle artist valique, who turns this into a driving percussion breaks gem with an incredible swing. on the flip, german super producer da wiesel delivers funky drums and a huge bossa break which will blow the roof off the club. finally viennas top dj shantisan, drops a house remix which ups the ante on the original, flipping it into a groove laden 4x4 vibe . so fasten your seat belts!

our 18th release comes from russian progressive tech producer j-soul. >get ahead< is progressive house at it s finest - taking some older flavours but with modern, fresh, cool ideas - and a melody and vibe will lift any dancefloor. the remix comes from pig & dan who deliver a headmelting big room techno mix with a pulsating bassline. enjoy! marcus james (renaissance) - >pig & dan - as ever - deliver a stunning mix. straight in the crate.<dave seaman (audiotherapy/renaissance) - >pig & dans mix sounds great< (charted #15 jan 2009)fergie (excentric, bbc radio 1) - >hey love this pig & dan remix. these guys are taking...<