the mole has been burrowing tunnels in electronic music circles for many years. based in montreal, he became known through releases on matthew jonsons wagon repair, collaborations with the label head and a consequential solo album for them. he performs with 5 turntables no less and appeals as much to the lovers of disco as to lo-fi electronica all the way to straight edged house heads and non-conformist jazz lovers.

following on from their own ep, the latest offering from hanuman and atki2s steak house imprint sees baobinga, poirier and a host of mcs join the steak house family. steak 003 sees the label moving into bashment territory with the original bass music badman baobinga serving up three prime cuts of juicy vocal raggastep. backed by a remix by karnival king poirier, this record is crammed full of party heat. sam baobinga has been one of the most important producers on the british music scene over the last five years. with releases on labels such as soul jazz, ninja tune and positiva as well as his own build imprint and remixes for artists like guru, the ragga twins, and the wu tang clan, baobinga has consistently reinvented and reshaped his sound and stayed several steps ahead of the game. this release sees binga push his heavy raggastep sound, bass heavy vocal bashment with a nod to the lush full synth sounds of future garage and featuring original voicings by some of the uks hottest mcs. fire!

after a string of fresh remixes, including a great one for the homewreckers here on circus, dave aju offers this two-track side project treat while we await his next album. picking up where he and the invisible art trio left off, and adding another member, we are proud to present thèse unique cuts by mr. aju and his new sol percussion ensemble.using a single percussion instrument for each track, aju and the ensemble bring a raw acoustic and upbeat live jam session vibe to the proceedings on “vibra” the scene shifts to day, as an unabashedly sunny feeling builds up into a sort of loose latin jazz/house interpretation of bob james’ “spunky, filled with refreshingly fun instrumentation and vocal accompaniments- it’s that vibe! . “flexa” starts off with a strong rhythm base, then takes off into the night as warm bass tones and vocal scat chants alternate over the course of this future-meets-primitive hypnotic groover. both tracks reintroduce some playful sonic alternatives to today’s more discerning dance floors, and with the diverse background of aju and his fellow sf bay area ensemble members, there’s plenty of soul and sol, just in time for summer.

huge intergalactic extended techno jazz killer cuts with vladislav delay, max loderbauer (of nsi) & guests carl craig & francois k, 1st pressing comes in handmade sleeves & incl. cd as well.

half-swedish/half british artist leif is based in the uk. in the past few years, leif has forged a reputation within the underground scene for his trademark sound - a blend of minimal house that encompasses elements of deep dubby tech-house, bleepy minimalism, delicate chord soundscapes and enough chicago-house style shuffle to to keep the dancefloor moving. it is a fantastically rounded ep that pleases fans from all corners of the house world with the uk sounds of the original, azuniÆs twinkle of the eye of 90s us, and a raise of the eyebrow from the tech-jazz of sheÆs kooky.

nycs adultnapper hardly ever lets his foot off the gas… and this is no exception! straight back into the driving seat and ready to roll with his next ep for poker flat recordings, slowly is a typically spooked out 2 tracker from the east coasts master of the dark and funky arts…. lead track slowly is full of the type of crazy textural soundscapes that have become synonymous with adultnappers bass infected sound. winding, twirling cables and messed up electronic whir away in the background as a stoic kick-led percussion array works the funk. jazz influenced hooks, sultry vocals and horns-a-plenty, it all makes for an incredible workout! gold and forgetting is a touch more mysterious, with a floating chicago-esque synth theme at its tender heart. of course mr. napper still piles on the funk, and this amazing afterhours anthem to be wins us over hands down. emotional strings swathe by over a meandering 9 minutes of pure and precious metallic sheen

more serious club action from the serious beats imprint, including tracks by armand van helden & jungle juice, edx, dany p-jazz, fedde le grand & funkerman and andrew bennett.

yo la tengo have worked with a huge variety of artists from different genres over the years. in 1997 they released the >autumn sweaters remix< ep, featuring remixes from tortoise, kevin shields and ?-ziq. in 1999, they released the >danelectro remixes<, with remixes by kit clayton and nobekazu takemura. during the early 2000s, the band performed with members of legendary free jazz combo other dimensions in music as well as members of the sun ra arkestra. in 2010, the band presents an ep of remixes of >here to fall<, the lead track from last years >popular songs<, by de la soul, rjd2 and pete rock.

excellent deep house 3 track ep... with tracks from fred p. aka black jazz consortium, motorcitysoul and stax. dont miss this out

more deep and moody grooves from mike grants label. greg stadford is behind the monkier black art who’s previous production credits have included mixes of blake baxters seminal deep n da groove ep. nice and jazzy the favourite cut is just groovin a wicked blend of st germain keys and funky organ riffs, over some skippy detroit drums. dig this is a mellow late night journey of psychedelic horns and guitar licks with dreamy pianos floating over the top. ‘sweet’ is more on a broken jazz tip with live drums and a cute vocal snip that dubs itself over the rhodes bed. the production quality of this ep is stunning. very strong stuff from m & g!

simbad, recloose, archetyp and aaron jerome take turns, each in their own inimitable style, in delivering the finest electronic soul around. downbeat rhythms mingle with subtle jazz keys to create the ultimate echo for randolph s outstanding and powerful songs.
>echoes #1< is dedicated to all the basement soul and detroit fans.

>angles< stretches guitar strings like taffy through a forest of finger snaps and slow-motion electro shudder, with a cycling chorus teasing out medieval melodies. >materials< is quicker of spirit, with a rippling pulse played out on muted jazz drums, shuttling between blocked piano chords and silvery oscillators and weaving an irresistible groove. its beautiful, unexpected and absorbing music-and theres nothing else out there that sounds like it.

and we are back for ep three. its a get together between master rick and young kyle. and its time to turn things up a notch. kyle hits it unbelievably hard with >after fall<. have you ever tried head banging to disco music? if not, now is the time, because this track will make you do just that. there is no denying. banger! on the b-side the godson eases down a little and lifts the classic >love & happiness< a capella to work it into a hypnotic groove. build it up! the third track sees kyle and rick teaming up, where kyle provides the drums and rick delivers the groove. a futuristic piece of jazz techno, 22nd century shit, that plays with your mind and demands you to move.

one of the rare new terrence dixon releases... this time on the nice meakusma. the two original tracks are two deep space jams with and from a detroit mindset, the remixes on the flipside by upperground orchestra take the >room 310< track into deep jazz territory. cosmic insanity! very much recommended!

hope in bags? no way, but rather thoughts on vinyl! true to enliven musics credo, not to program tools but to bring feelings back to the dancefloor, this new release is as spheric and deep emotional as a tech-house-funk-jazz-track could be. packed with a ribbon loop, bound by sven tasnadi, the >envelope of hope< is conveyed. the recipient launches a hearing pleasure on a special level, either heard in a sunny morning, beginning a lovely day or in the evening prospecting a lovely party, this track sets you in the right mood to experience all things with a quite positive elegance. as always, every part of the body is pleased but most of all the legs and the heart.

ftfo - for the fans of milton jackson, tuccillo, ali kuru, leon & kreon, george g, gorge, livio & roby... jazzy caravan is a grand peice of work that is looking to outline the silhouette of apparel music classics soul. the jazz follows us to the sweet memories of unforgettable melodies that are interpreted by artists par excellance for a special event. every producer represents one scene, unique and unmistakable. jazz samples (where oneboy project has groomed well the classical instruments - the trumpet, the piano and the double-bass) were given to every artist.

first on decks.de! mitja prinz, one of the most successful djs in berlin, with his own series of events yes in the watergate, strikes back with his next awesome release >bosco ep< on aspekt records. the new great 4 track ep includes the tracks bosco, back in the day, mutu and bash. on side a you can expect fresh house with a hint of groovy jazz elements. tangy tech-house on side b, sounds tempting and has charm, groove and sex appeal. no wonder that the new aspekt release is not matchable with one of the previous records once again. moreover its worth it to hear!
supported by anja schneider, sebastian roya, patrick bateman, paco osuna, richie hawtin,...

catcalling from the depths of a city seen from the outside as crumbling, sonic grooves carve a path to the soulful detroit duo known simply as the oliverwho factory. first noticed across the primitive music sharing plateaus of a decade past, the oliverwho factory quickly gained notoriety overseas with a glasgow based distribution, and a keen sense of product importance, releasing rich, mood-driven tracks on vinyl, inspired by and resonating the roots of rock, pop, jazz, and r&b. earth near-silently stumbles with the distinct yet mysterious, funk laden blend of house and techno that oliverwho and shonie c. so naturally provide. like stepping into dreamscapes of unknown desire, the obscure flavor of owf s tunes keeps unconventional beauty and otherworldly adventure at the forefront of this duo s detroit-based soundboard.

ultraphat remixes by reboot & michel cleis!!! reboot starts with a drivin percussive floormonster !! the flipside by michel cleis, whose hypnotic >la mezcla< ruled the last season in ibiza, is more complex in the depth of its sound: with sensual quotes from a hammond organ and a lot of sound effects on the vocal track, cleis celebrates a form of soul-soaked techno jazz, whose perfection and versatileness rather could have been expected from a producer from the likes of carl craig.

one of the most eagerly anticipated and prolific producers of the moment, glimpse, releases his debut album on crosstown rebels. this is the 4 track vinyl sampler to glimpses album >runner< and it is a truly inspiring, superb album that weaves elements of jazz and soul with house and techno to create something wholly innovative and mesmerising.

five tracks in pic sleeve on textured paper w/inner bag listing track details. recordings from late 90s to 2009 in a variety of styles encompassing the things he does. mostly typical kdj house, with some nice analogue synth work, an analogue >noise< track, and a jazz piece. contains extra vinyl crackle between the tracks to go with the title. check!

bomber broom remix !! reminds you of the old good techy days? ! heavily hammered by material headszzz. you know what to expect!

alex agore returns with four tracks of abyss-deep, groove-laden house that touches disco-fied detroit jack, jazz and dub-inflicted tech. agore has made name in a short period of time with his classic tracks with warm chords (think rick wade, moodymann), deep basslines and pumping percussion. four banging strong house cuts that will be in your dj-box all summer long. 4lux delivers another quality release!

the skinnerbox disco jazz opus >king of spades and marmalades< (album mmxa0903lp) has not even been digested properly û yet these electronic nerds have hurled into work again. first, an own branded synthesizer for abletons collaboration software max4live was developed, and now a new maxi is ready to be out.

anton price is a jazz drummer turned electronic producer and back again. he has his own space-time continuum in which age-old african rhythms co-exist more or less peacefully with signals from the future. where kid baltan plays chess with tom jenkinson, watching logan s run and drinking battery acid. the 12 inch contains 4 new tracks, while the 15 track cd album gives a retrospective on his works. great idea from this nice belgium label to release a 12 together with a full length cd for a super friendly price! limited availability - only 300 of these packages will be sold!

after more than 15 years of playing in some of the most prestigious clubs worldwide, charles schillings is one of the most sought after french djs around, playing his eclectic and melodic, powerful house fusing rock, electro-funk, soul, groove and jazz.

yosa ist ein nachwuchtalent aus tokio. seine >rough & tough ep< auf dem züricher label drumpoet community ist indes eine deutliche weiterentwicklung gegenüber seinen releases auf resopal oder dirt crew. so viel soul und funk hatte die musik von yosa noch nie. ein unüberhörbarer einfluss sind neben jazz- und funk-platten aus den 70s die frühen produktionen des chicago-house-pioniers lil louis.

after a couple of succesful releases on her label vinyl did it and the limited series they are changing it, dia comes out with the next single on this limited one sided series (300), twelveinchesoflove. moody pads and a walking bassline simmer under sharp hi hats and playful cymbals as serene chords steep the vibe in the ambiance of a hot smoke filled room. all of this is brought to a boil as urgent vocals and whoops get slapped around by chicago uprock hand claps. jazz grooves drift back in on top, rounding out this versatile house stormer aimed squarely at those who dont need to be told twice that its time to dance

the creative swing alliance consist of the 2 producers pablo valentino and steven-j. pablo is responsible for the faces records label & his recent subdivion called motor city drum ensemble. steven-j released records on compost records, soultronik & jazzmin and played double bass for the japanese jazz band >sleepwalker<. they both come from the city of strasbourg fr, shared turntables & droped parties for more than 10 years together. the concept for the csa project was very simple: they locked themselves for one week in pablos attic to work 7 days on 7 tracks all named after the days of the week. bonzzaj records selected for this 12inch their 3 favourite tracks: on >monday< pablo and steven-j created a heavy opener for their project. bumpy they riding their mpc with a deep diving bass and wonderful synths. simbad turned the original >monday< into a heavyweight soulful dancefloor filler mashed with good old west-london broken beats. an essential dj weapon! naturally within the week you can hear some different moods while other friends/artists where passing in the studio...for example on >thursday<, when kira neris joined the alliance to create a spaced-out and captivating disco journey with a wonderful soul sample. last but not least, >saturday<: dusty old jazz records and beat generation hip hop for the b-boys and b-girls! raw! strong stuff for fans of bullion, onra, the linkwood family, etc! limited edition... so you better watch out

the second release of >vibes - new&rare music< brings rick wilhites long time friend and fellow 3chairs producer theo parrish to the table. theo gives us an adventurous ride like only theo can. starting out on a blues tip, this track morphs into a string laden jazz affair without missing a beat. epic stuff!
on the b-side its a one-way ride to chicago with ricardo miranda blasting on the car stereo. this relative newcomer, who has recorded for hour house is your rush and vega records, really outdoes himself on >urbanism<. as we cruise into town, heading straight to lakeshore drive, this track kicks off so soulful, yet so raw! it reminds us of the best days of prescription underground, on which this easily could have been released. addictive.

der ausnahmeproduzent flying lotus legt nach seinem vielbeachteten debutalbum los angeles den nachfolger vor! auf cosmogramma weitet er das spektrum der integrierten stile in richtung space-jazz aus und lädt ein zu einem kosmischen trip voller unendlicher liebe und begeisterung für musik in all ihren variationen. mit musikern wie rave coltrane, einem weiteren sprössling der coltrane-famile, dem bass-virtuosen thundercat und den gastvokalisten thom yorke (radiohead) und laura darlington (siehe debut) gelingt ihm der aufstieg zu schwindelerregenden neuen kreativen höhen. mit cosmogramma belegt flying lotus eindrucksvoll, weshalb ihn die matriarchin der globalen bass music, mary-anne hobbs, als den >hendrix seiner generation< bezeichnet.

and the beat goes on as flapjack records 7th vinyl release beats the prohibition laws and is distributed to gin joints around the globe. this big whiskey is brought to you by uk of age and already heavy drinkers jackin box. after many hangovers and oak barrel mishaps, the duo concocted the >licker license ep< which hits hard in the chest and burns all the way down.

1979 disco sampler on paul winleys imprint, featuring funk, soul, jazz, latin sounds that make the disco go wild.

some ideas are just so good, they deserve a second chapter. like christian prommers drumlesson vol. 1 album, released in 2008, which featured instrumental jazz versions of legendary techno and electronic tracks including derrick mays strings of life, kraftwerks trans europe express and josh winks higher state of consciousness. critics and audiences were united in their positive reactions to the album.
jazz meets house, electronic meets organic, drumlesson zwei is a testament to musics limitless potential for inspiration and reinvention. drumlesson zwei is not about narrow labels, fads or genres. great music lasts forever.

and.id is an artist whose musical talents are impressively far-reaching, as his recent installment of the back to back series with jazz interpretations of mobilee classics powerfully brought to everyones attention. after a long spell in the studio with his b.a.n.d and a variety of instruments, and.id has gone solo for his next project, i will be there, and hes taking us back to the dance floor where he is equally at home, as his other releases on mobilee such as first talk have shown. title track i will be there lands heavily with a punching kick drum and there is little release before the bass and groove come in, meanwhile b1:five brings back and.ids signature jazzy sounds with some melodic pianochords. b2:erotica brings all of the elements together with a strong melodic bass line and punch kick, making it the stand out track of the release. tthere is something for everybody in this package and it will definitely get you moving….enjoy!

>afro rock vol. 1< is one of the most important compilations of heavy original 70s afro funk and soul to be released in recent years. originally surfacing on duncan brookers indie kona label in early 2001, the album single-handedly kick-started the thirst among jazz, funk and soul fans and diggers to rediscover lost music from africa made during the 60s and 70s from a time when many countries were gaining independence and celebrating a pan-african identity within their music. the album was one of the first to reach a far different audience to the traditional ?world music? market and spawned many further projects and labels in its wake. a year later, the >nigeria 70< compilation surfaced on strut and labels like soundway and analog africa would continue to unearth amazing lost gems from the motherland.

italys dario lc with a tasty ep for hudd traxx.
dj support from loco dice / jimpster / franck roger / onionz etc.

supported by: nick curly, anja schneider, samuel l session, steve bug, will saul, milton jackson.. after releases from drei farben house and paulo olarte, polytone is joined by matthias vogt. being a member of motorcitysoul (together with frankfurts house legend crock), matthias vogt has been teaching lessons in deepness for years now. in his solo works vogts profound education as a jazz musician is just as present. thus, >together as one< is carried by wonderfully deep chords, which are accentuated by a contrapuntal bassline. a classic male vocal highlights the soulfulness even more and turns this track into a marvellous deephouse affair.

wonderful release by kyle hall on his new detroit based label wild oats. masterpiece 4 track ep, each track divine and unique in its own way. hot jazzy kyle hall fashioned deephouse that can serve a lounge and at the same time bang even harder on a dancefloor. kyle halls experimentalist off beat antics meets smooth jazz would be a way to describe the sound. poly rhythms everywhere but at the same time a cohesive groovy soulful feel. overall this ep is a must buy for anyone who is for the future of the electronic music genre and enjoys quality.

secouer is a record label with an international distributor, and born like the home of the orchestral with old groove and house secouer records born in 2009 behind the research work of the most diverse currents of music. the need to explore this genre arises from the idea to give a dress at the electronic scene. jazz becomes the means for a reconfirmation of the world of house most virtuous, not forgetting to accommodate the new sounds of the international scene. so the founders decide to explore this genre that combines dance with a fine ear for good sound not generalizable. only the bpm jazz or funky or orchestral can make the difference, which can give to house a dynamic and more human

ftfo - for the fans of milton jackson, tuccillo, ali kuru, leon & kreon, george g, gorge, livio & roby... jazzy caravan is a grand peice of work that is looking to outline the silhouette of apparel music classics soul. the jazz follows us to the sweet memories of unforgettable melodies that are interpreted by artists par excellance for a special event. every producer represents one scene, unique and unmistakable. jazz samples (where oneboy project has groomed well the classical instruments - the trumpet, the piano and the double-bass) were given to every artist.

nice upbeat jazz-inflected chicago house

the quality release just keeps coming from nightrhymes and once again they dont disappoint. keep on pushing”,is an energized track with the capable hands of vocalist tasita d’,mour. this package includes 5 different house versions with remixes by justin michael, aaron ross, gabri corona and a fantastic acid-jazz remix by deep josh. we guarantee you that one of these tunes will fill your dancefloor.

jazziger house sound produziert von marcus enochson

2007 free-jazz/rock on shiny red vinyl. comes with a receipe for cod fish curry by harry clopp.

honey ride me a goat are michael pike, johnny shoults, ryan simpson and cousin shaggy, who made this release of free-jazz/punk-rock for kitchen dweller in 2006. comes with a receipe for garlic lamb clopp.

jeff mills concludes the drummer project with this final part 3. saving his most influential for the last, these selected drumming masters range from classic to fusion jazz: art blakey, alphonse mouzon, elvin jones and bill bruford. chosen for their complex rudiments and hand control, the drummer part 3 is the most profound in terms of human ability and control

strong new jersey house with a jazz twist, rich live instrumentation and hip spoken words

we welcome chicago house veteran gene hunt to hhyr. with this great 4 track ep gene shows us he still has the touch. this ep includes three deep, yet raw tracks somewhere between jacking chicago and classic detroit. it reminds us of tracks by boo williams, glenn underground etc. special mention goes out to >i know you care<, which is a lush disco track.. elevating stuff! welcome back gene