born from a common will to showcase the maturity and versatility of his producer skills, im:ltd has taken the ambitious challenge to give to the extremely talented arp xp the opportunity to release his first ever solo album effort closer. gathering influences from over ten years spent in the electronic music scene, what were presenting is an accomplished twelve-track album with the finesse youd come to expect from the sardinian sun and bass resident and some more intriguing touches you might not. from the eerie dystopia of title track closer featuring the mournful vocals of estel luz, its clear that none of this release is concerned with brightening wintery nights. each track has a vein of inky blackness running through it, and whether its the clicking, mechanical metronome of standout single something wrong, the serpentine bass of sickness of time or the somewhat middle-eastern-infused bassy stomp of maybe tomorrow with that juddering electro clap, the first half of closer is deeper and darker than the baltic. even with tracks as forcefully dank and derelict as papercuts there are washes of tunes like uneasy, stunnas re-work of closer and the particularly exquisite. upon waves to counterpoint the gloom, showing some break in the clouds. you cant stamp the sunshine out of a mediterranean heart. trademark rolling reeses and distant euphoric pads belie,closers cynical sound gives away arp xps true intention,to simply make the best bass music album he can.

forging a fantastic fusion of modern electronic pop, human woman are the new signing on hamburgs hfn records. originally hailing from iceland, the band consists of g’sli galdur thorgeirsson of prolific icelandic band trabant, and producer jon atli helgason aka sexy lazer.now after the launch of their debut single,delusional, with its sensual, indie-dance roots and pleasing 80s/90s undertones, we see the pair expand their vision of modern electronic pop with a feelgood, rich and edgy album spanning 11 glorious tracks.

galaxy garden, the latest album by electronic explorer lone, already seems one of 2012s most hyped releases. following our in-depth interview with the man, were handling the uk premiere of a teaser trailer for the album, made by konx-om-pax. its your first chance to hear new music from the record c perhaps the most lasting realisation of lones vision of dance music yet c and it looks stunning to boot. what more could you want? r&s will release galaxy garden on may 5, its lead single crystal caverns 1991 is out this month.

sven kacirek, the much praised multi- instrumentalist from hamburg, releases his third album with pingipung. scarlet pitch dreams presents intimate solo works, following his debut the palmin sessions (2007) and the interna- tional success the kenya sessions (2011), which was honored with german record critics award for the second quarter 2011. whilst the kenya sessions revealed fruitful col- laborations with kenyan musicians, almost every single instrument on scarlet pitch dreams has been played, recorded and produced by sven kaci- rek himself.

the new teenage bad girl album is full of energy and obvious hits such as keep up with you (stardust from the 80 s), the rock-orientated black hole, the electro-break of fight night or the dance-house tonton funk. but there are also the synthetic and melancholic eponymous slow backwash, a minimal discoid ballad like heart zero beating (tangerine dream 2.0) or even the hedonistic and poppy hip-hop tune x-girl, the bandÕs next single.

die welt steht kopf. als waere die franzoesische revolution nie passiert, ist von allen menschen denen dort oben am wenigsten zu trauen. hoechste zeit, sich allen imperativen der entfesselten dunklen maechte zu verweigern. vergiss aktien- und wechselkurse. verbrenn dein portfolio. mach den tag zur nacht. faustregel: ab jetzt wird nicht mehr oben sondern unten nach antworten gesucht. das fuenfte album von deichkind folgt dem gebot der stunde und verspricht bereits im titel eine radikale zaesur: -befehl von ganz unten-. fuer die sarrazin-jugend die hoelle, fuer den dissidenten rest ein knallbunter moeglichkeitsraum, erweist sich mit diesem album das unten als aeu§erst produktiver befehlsstand. zwischen unterschicht und untergrund versteckt sich genug intelligentes leben, um damit ganze kontinente zu retten. kein buch macht das derzeit deutlicher als -befehl von ganz unten-. dabei lesen sich die songtitel wie kapitelueberschriften: -illegale fans- kaempfen wie rebellen gegen das imperium: philosophie und selbstgeisselung kulminieren in einem universellem -leider geil-: mit der sarkastischen parole -bueck dich hoch- bekommen karrieristen einen unverdient grandiosen schlachtruf ... und das ist nur der anfang! das neue material verspricht nicht weniger als eine euphorische totalverwirrung. vielleicht bewahrheitet sich dann die alte boxer-devise: -wenn wir unten sind, ist unten oben.- diese single kommt mit einem exklusiven remix.

neue single -lied von den vergessenen / wie lang kann ein mensch tanzen?- mit ihrem album wir sind am leben schafften sie 2011 eine sensationelle rueckkehr ins musikgeschehen. in rekordzeit erreichte -wir sind am leben- platin-status und ist seit seiner veroeffentlichung im september in die top 20 der deutschen verkaufscharts einzementiert. auch die gleichnamige single genie§t hervorragende stammplaetze in den deutschen radio-playlisten. und mehr. ein weiterer hoehepunkt zeichnete sich fuer rosenstolz durch die verleihung des legendaeren, deutschen medienpreises bambi ab. die begehrte goldtrophaee wurde anna und peter fuer ihr zwanzigjaehriges, unermuedliches schaffen und glanzvolle rueckkehr ins musikgeschaeft ueberreicht. die aktuelle single-auskopplung -lied von den vergessenen- ist ein mitrei§ender popsong, der kraftvoll und positiv das herz zurechtrueckt. -lied von den vergessenen- beschreibt eine fast symbiotische partnerschaft, aus der man ausbrechen muss, um zu ueberleben. der song regt an, mutig zu sein, nach vorne zu schauen und nicht in starre zu verharren. schweigen brechen, eigene grenzen ueberwinden und einfach den sprung in eine neue zukunft wagen. ein song, der mut macht und aufwuehlt, packend und lebendig ist Ð eben 100 prozent rosenstolz. eine ueberraschung ist der ganz neue song -wie lang kann ein mensch tanzen-, den anna und peter mit der single veroeffentlichen. rosenstolz drama pur. eindringlich erzaehlt er von menschen, die stets praesent sein muessen und sich durchs leben jagen lassen, aus angst, ansonsten vor einsamkeit zu ersticken. die premium edition der single erscheint im digipack, inkl. poster mit einem bisher unveroeffentlichten rosenstolz foto.

ministry of sound present the ultimate guide to the biggest festival anthems rocking summer festivals, including examples single -ctwykm- and -louder- by dj fresh. mainstage acts such as dizzee rascal, pendulum, prodigy and calvin harris are present on the opening cd, with an eclectic mix of bass bombs from the likes of vato gonzalez, toddla t, james blake, sub focus and more on cd two. the third disc is an epic collection of big room bangers including alex gaudino & kelly rowland s smash hit -what a feeling-, david guetta, deadmau5, afrojack, laidback luke and other a list djs.

culcha candela beeindrucken musikalisch insbesondere dann, wenn sie ganz in ihrem element sind, so wie mit ihrer neuen single -wildes ding-: ein party-kracher mit augenzwinkern, eine hymne an die (starken) frauen, ein unnachahmlicher groove, eine moerder-hook. man merkt dem berliner sextett den spa§ und die lockerheit an, mit dem sie solche hits aus dem aermel schuetteln. diese faehigkeit hat sie zu einer der erfolgreichsten bands deutschlands werden lassen - und macht -wildes ding- zu einem absoluten hitgaranten der marke candela. entertainment pur, wie es nur eine band kann, die sich auf den gro§en festivalbuehnen, vor der kamera und dem studiomikrofon gleicherma§en wohl fuehlt. mit ihrem neuen album flaetrate gelingt ihnen dabei die quadratur des kreises: sich selber treu zu bleiben und dennoch frisch und kompromisslos nach vorne zu gehen. unverzichtbarer bestandteil dabei sind dabei die ladies-tunes, eine disziplin, in der ihnen in deutschland niemand das wasser reichen kann. ob culcha candela denn diesmal ihr -wildes ding- finden?

listening through bigfield, its clear why many people consider harald one of the finest producers ofelectronic music today. every single sound is pure perfection, the colors are vivid, the arrangements tothe point yet never less than enigmatic. whats more important is that hes got soul, oceans of it. harald is a true romantic artist, constantly returning to the same themes of nostalgia, understated euphoria and sunshine over snowy landscapes. over the last few years, haraldÕs followers have heard him get closer and closer to the core of his art with every single release. finally, bigfield has arrived -his first true masterpiece, one of those rare albums that will make listeners dance, weep and smile inequal parts.

allein die juengsten erfolge von keri hilson sprechen fuer sich: ihre single -i like- machte letztes jahr dem titel alle ehre, sie hielt sich drei wochen lang auf platz 1 in deutschland (sowie ein vierteljahr in den top-10). mehr noch: gold gabs schon nach vier wochen, -i like- lief auch im radio rauf und runter und entpuppte sich schlie§lich sogar als einer der zehn groe§ten hits des jahres 2010. nun also die fortsetzung: -like- buttons werden dieser tage wieder etliche angeklickt werden, denn keri legt mit -pretty girl rock- ihre neueste single vor und knuepft damit nahtlos an die erfolge von 2010 an. mit -pretty girl rock-, der ersten auskopplung ihres kommenden no boys allowed-albums, wendet sich die in atlanta geborene r&b-ueberfliegerin, die in den letzten jahren diverse hits fuer superstars wie z.b. britney, ciara, ludacris, kelly rowland, mary j. blige und usher geschrieben hat, ganz klar an ihre weiblichen fans: mehr selbstbewusstsein Ð so lautet die botschaft, die hilson ueber dem von ne-yo und chuck harmony produzierten midtempo-track artikuliert. eine message, die in anderen teilen der welt bereits angekommen ist: platz 4 in den us-amerikanischen r&b-charts (24 in den billboard-charts), und auch bei der britischen bbc wurde die r&b-hymne schon als -lovely single- gefeiert. 2007 hatte keri hilson als vokalgast auf timbalands -the way i are- single einen mega-hit gelandet. zwei jahre spaeter ging ihr debuetalbum -in a perfect world- in die top-5 der billboard-charts und wurde auf anhieb fuer zwei grammys nominiert. no boys allowed, der zweite longplayer der 28-jaehrigen, erscheint anfang juli.

nagelneue mix-compilation des hollaendischen trance/progressive-acts first state mit einem vorzueglichen tracklisting von fedde le grand ueber funkagenda und arty bis robbie rivera, edx und marco v, plus exklusiven tracks des kuenstlereigenen labels first state music, darunter die eigene neue single -maze- feat. tyler sherrit.

little pianist is the stunning debut album of japanese duo bocca grande. formed by music producer kousuke ishida aka trio and piano teacher yuka kobayashi, bocca grande music gives an high value to the classic piano mixed with the electronic vibes. their beautiful single procedere, that anticipated the release of the album, shows magically their concept, a magnificent and emotional record, above any trend ! trio started to compose at sixteen years old. his sound reflects the deepness experienced in his life and that we find in the japanese culture and his dj style is influenced by the old school, from the deep side of chicago house to the detroit techno etc. their productions have been already released on labels like mathematics (chicago), four roses (germany), black vinyl (uk), nice and smooth (canada) and futic silver (tokyo). the tunes have been getting huge responses since played out by motor city drum ensemble during his guest slot at tim sweeneys legendary beats in space into the radio show in new york. an incredible album from start to finish. blending the majestic piano work with electronica, house, downbeat, dub and a cinematic vibe in a creative and innovative way, little pianist is one of those records that warrant to be listened to in their entirety... repeatedly!

while the tempos may vary from one track to the next, from chillout to dubstep to chilled drum & bass, the uniting thread is the deeply melancholy sounds from the icey synths to the hazy voices of longing. includes their stunning single hide your tears because we are in heaven.

das chartmonster aus uk macht seinem namen wieder einmal alle ehre: nachdem taio cruz erst vor wenigen wochen mit der single -hangover- an seine unvergleichliche hitserie vom letzten jahr... seit ueber einem jahr mischt taio cruz nun schon die charts auf und liefert einen smash-hit nach dem anderen: allein die singles -break your heart-, -dynamite- und -higher- feat. kylie minogue verkauften sich weltweit 16 millionen mal, in deutschland hielt sich -higher- ein geschlagenes vierteljahr in den top 10 und erhielt die platinauszeichnung. mit seinen charterfolgen in saemtlichen ecken der welt und nahezu 300 millionen views bei youtube hat sich der londoner binnen kuerzester zeit einen stammplatz in der liga der pop-giganten gesichert.

mit der gleichnamigen single -soy como soy-, die im sommer bereits auf dj hells label gigolo erschien, landeten makossa + megablast bereits einen weltweit gefeierten club hit. die beiden wiener veroeffentlichten bisher alben auf stereo deluxe und g-stone, diverse remixe und singles auf great stuff und man recordings. auf dem album sind gaeste wie tony allen, hubert tubbs, cleydys villalon, og spiritual godess und sugar b vertreten! makossa & megablast verbinden spannungsgeladene analoge sounds, markante drums und percussions mit dynamischen basslines und schlie§en den kreis zwischen den urspruenglichen, primitiven rhythmen der talking drums und der aktuellen musikgeschichte mit den neuesten standards elektronischer musikproduktion. schoen, dass die jungs wieder da sind! fuer ihr 2007 auf g-stone recordings veroeffentlichtes debut -kunuaka- erntete das duo fuer seine praezisen und ausgetueftelten produktionen wohlverdiente credits von musikalischen wegbereitern wie gilles peterson, carl craig und laurent garnier. nach ausgedehnten reisen rund um die welt, wo sie vor bis zu 30.000 begeisterten party people aufgetreten sind, tun sich die beiden mit den besten und kreativsten musikern und saengern fuer dieses album zusammen.

exklusiv fuer film und soundtrack versammelten sich the bosshoss, die einzigartige nena sowie -rubbeldiekatz- gemeinsam im studio. hinter -rubbeldiekatz- verbergen sich die hauptdarsteller des films detlev buck, matthias schweighoefer, denis moschitto, maximilian brueckner und alexandra maria lara. zusammen nahmen sie den klassiker -l.o.v.e.- des amerikanischen jazz-musikers und saengers nat king cole auf. dieser song-klassiker graebt sich sofort ins ohr, regt zum mitsingen an und profitiert dabei von den vielfaeltigen einfluessen, die alle beteiligten der aufnahme beisteuern. -l.o.v.e.- ist der perfekte begleiter fuer die vorweihnachtliche zeit.

a genuinely triumphant arrival, the album features ten stunning tracks including forthcoming single amber hands, that reel from glorious carnival-esque euphoria to a sound that occasionally flirts at melancholy and utter despair. again into eyes was recorded in london with producers ken and jolyon thomas, whose credits include sigur ros, m83, david bowie and psychic tv. the album standouts include faith unfolds, summon the sound, which featured on mute s recent exclusive record store day vinyl release vorwarts and the utopian, future-disco monolith that is whitechapel. indeed, the bands individual listening habits in psychedelia, space-rock, avant-garde and ambient soundtracks collide to form a pop trip that neatly balances the innovative with the rapturously danceable to great effect. based in london, s.c.u.m exploded onto the music scene two years ago with the release of their debut single visions arise. the single, together with their exciting and intense live shows, quickly grabbed the imagination of fans and critics alike. since then they have toured extensively across the uk and europe to a growing fanbase.

2011 debut album from tropics aka british producer and multi-instrumentalist chris ward. since planet mu released his first single, -soft vision-, the synthpop of his early tracks has evolved into a more substantial and personal style. parodia flare features ward as a multi-instrumental auteur, weaving together vintage sounds, rhodes keyboard, banks of old synths, software and guitars, live drums and electric bass.

dj cam ist zurueck mit seinem siebten album. die ep swim war der vorbote, dort zeigt chris james, der kopf von stateless, seine faehigkeiten am mikro. inspiriert ist er noch immer von jazz und hiphop, was ihn 1995 zu einem der pioniere der triphop-szene werden lie§. als einer der wichtigsten koepfe des -french touch- hat dj cam bisher sechs alben veroeffentlicht. er hat seine karriere im gleichen zeitraum wie daft punk, air, cassius oder bob sinclar begonnen. seine single summer in paris von 2002 mit anggun hat sich ueber eine millionen mal verkauft und bleibt ein wichtiger tune des pariser -dolce vita-. seven beinhaltet anteile gut gemachten pops sowie folk, anleihen von oldschool electronica und ambient - tunes mit einer sehr bildhaften atmosphaere. saenger chris james von stateless erinnert mit seinem gesang auf dem zweiten stueck swim an radiohead, einem der groe§ten einfluesse des albums.

otdxi is the newest installment in the classic r&s compilation series. previous installments have been responsible for rounding up the labels roster at the time and presenting their finest tracks to a wider audience, and have gone onto become classics in their own rights. with r&s again re-positioned as one of the most forward thinking electronic labels and with an enviable roster of cutting edge young talent it makes perfect sense to relaunch the series. disc one contains highlights from the last 18 months and includes contributions from blawan, lone and untold whose classic r&s influences are worn on their sleeves. tracks from james blake, pariah and the chain take cues from a distinctly uk sound, which the label has been keenly following from its new london base, and in cmyk have the biggest single from 2010.

first there was life is water for gerbadaisies when they are dancing, then there was a soft kiss by a rose, now we have shhh, dandelions at play - the latest album by boof. shhh, dandelions at play is available on cd and as download via bubbletease communications on itunes and juno download. accompanied by the 12inch-single joi is smiling/now shes jumping. produced by maurice fulton.

byetone s new record symeta opens with a combined track - a transit - since topas and telegramm could be seen as one single piece. both tracks convey the atmosphere of a live session rather than the character of a studio production. the tracks are quite long and deal with repetition, layers of sounds, density and energy, more than melodic and engineering finesse. the whole album follows this approach, as it was fashioned within the context of live performances during the last two years. neuschnee Ð the third track Ð has an obviously reduced tempo, creating a wide landscape of sound with an intimate aura, which works as a counter draft to the other tracks of the record. with opal, the tempo speeds up again, a polyrhythmic phrase whirls around a straight beat, filters are turned, all that evokes the impression of early-90s minimal techno. byetone is basically interested in remembering, in a way to preserve, in citing rock/pop styles, without getting stuck in the past, whereas non of the tracks really fit into a specific genre. seen from this perspective, helix opens the final, more rocky block of the album. here, the tracks are offensive and rude and sound like a band in a rehearsal room. this part peaks with black peace in a high speed heavy metal session. finally, golden elegy closes symeta and a band-like situation occurs. the track ends with a wired lament, presented by jan kummer in the tenor of chemnitz, hometown of both artists. in former gdr-times, they started their musical activity with the brilliant-dilettantish ag geige, together with frank bretschneider (komet). symeta , the title of the album, appears mysterious. this synthetic word arouses associations with symmetry, synthesis or (meta-)structures. it doesn t stand for a definite object, there isn t any solution, and that is the reason why the title has been chosen. byetone s music tries to create such associations without really fulfilling these expectations. in this sense, symeta consequently follows death of a typographer (r-n92), the well received predecessor.

5 cd set includes the albums, chic (1977), c est chic (1978), risque (1979), real people (1980) and take it off (1981).

2011 debut from penguin prison aka chris glover. this effort is quite simply the most smoothed-out, hook-heavy, unabashed lovers disco around. from the miraculous slices of shiny, infectious contemporary pop of multi-millionaire and -golden train-, to the single -fair warning-, shimmering with spectral synths and breathless, honey vocals, to the mellow and mysterious album closer -someone got everything-, penguin prisons debut effort rolls you through a sleek, melodic world where all you need to worry about is whether youve got your sunglasses on and the right moves to keep up.

mighty clouds is a brand new project that finds thomas re-teaming with betty marie barnes, a talented singer who provided vocals for slgtms every night and fill up the room.the result is a collaboration of the sort that can only occur when two musicians connect on a level that goes beyond the songs they are performing. throughout mighty clouds self-titled debut, thomas and barness musical camaraderie generates a gentle electricity that exudes intimacy and beckons the listener to move in for a closer listen.

after spending 6 months of last year holed up writing in his london studio, charlie joined forces with acclaimed producer danton supple (coldplay, doves) to begin recording his debut solo album. the result is an accomplished 12 track record that oozes with vintage warmth and whose luscious melodies and occasional imperfections lend it a vibrant character and earnest charm. lead single -down down down- was rapturously received by charlies fans including fearne cotton who made it record of the week on radio 1.

the international rudeboy is back! since leaving home at the age of 15 to become a sound engineer, wayne -lotek- bennett has been on a quest to hone his interpretation of the sounds that he grew up with ? a journey that has taken him to all corners of the globe. from festivals in czech republic to clubs in japan and all points in between lotek has forged his own path as a ska revivalist, culminating in his debut album on first word, international rudeboy.

wretch 32, real name jermaine scott, is one of the uks most loved mcs - from the underground up. from his early years in londons flourishing grime scene back in the early 00s, the tottenham-raised lyricist has always stood out from the crowd. his conscious and reflective bars, along with an extremely relaxed flow, made him a firm favourite on the uk hip hop circuit. much like tinie tempah, wretch 32 has proved that british mcs can reach the mainstream without selling their soul to pop. the first fruits of this crossover success were tasted in january 2011, when his single traktor broke into the domestic top five following an appearance on the bbc sound ofÉ list. and his second official single, unorthodox, fared even better, peaking at number two in april. so its clear that much has changed since his debut lp of 2008, wretchrospective - but has public recognition come at the expense of what marked wretch 32 out as such a talent in the first place? not at all - on the opening title-track, the rapper lets the listener know that its the same old wretch at work. over a drum-heavy hip hop beat he sets up the rest of the album well, advising everyone to fasten their seatbelts as he prepares to take them on a ride that they wont forget in a hurry. never be me finds wretch delving into his past, opening up about making certain decisions in life that got him to where he is today. featuring rnb newcomer angel on the hook, the track has an inspirational feel to it - all over another impressive, but this time more grime-influenced, beat. a true standout is anniversary, with alex mills on singing duties - its a love song, minus any cheese. then the album lurches into the electro-infused sanes the new mad - a glimpse into wretchs party lifestyle, with ladies and alcohol at the forefront of his attentions. and closer dont go just might be one of the tracks of the year.

nice price deal !!! dunkle, treibende elektro-beats treffen auf raue gitarren. die geschwindigkeit ŸberschlŠgt sich, die bŠsse stampfen. mit >letters and signs - part one< veršffentlichen northern lite ihr sechstes studioalbum. seit zwšlf jahren schie§t die band von erfurt aus elektrometeore ins firmament. die gangart ist schneller, bestimmter und spannungsgeladener als je zuvor. <p>die stilistik der zehn songs bleibt im ohr kleben und macht sich besonders in den beinen bemerkbar. northern lite beweisen: elektronische musik und klassisches songwriting schlie§en einander nicht aus. schon das titelstŸck >letters & signs< verschmilzt hymnische melodien, treibende gitarren und synthie-sweeps zu einem energiegeladenen amalgan. >i grope in the dark / i cant find my mark / i touch and i feel, but nothing is real< - gro§e pop-lyrik Ÿber den orientierungsverlust inmitten eines wusts aus zeichen und dem versuch der neuordnung. ein spiel freier kreativer krŠfte, welches im frŸhjahr 2010 mit einem update verfeinert wird. >letters & signs - part two< wird den fokus in richtung club verschieben - ein album fŸr die tanzflŠche und lange clubnŠchte. <p>northern lite spielen diesen sommer die angesagtesten festivals, darunter das >sonne, mond und sterne - festival<, wo sie neben sven vŠth und peter fox ein weiteres musikalisches highlight setzen werden. die fans sind in freudiger erwartung auf die prŠgnanten elektronischen sounds und die unique liveshow der band. die beweist, dass dieser sound nicht nur in den clubs funktioniert. durch die single >letters & signs werden auch im radio die tŸren aufgehen, das video wird bei den entsprechenden kanŠlen wie just music oder tape tv seinen platz finden und ende herbst werden bundesweit wieder die clubs bespiel

sing (if you want it) is the sixth release from the british soul icon, omar. this eagerly awaited re-issue definitely puts omar back in the spotlight and will become an essential album for any music collection. omar is often referred to as the founding father of nu-classic soul and has been acclaimed by artists such as erykah badu and mobo award winner kele le roc. omar can also count stevie wonder as a fan, who most famously said, -when i grow up, i wanna be omar-. on this album, omar collaborates with stevie wonder and a host of great artists including estelle, common, zed bias, and many more. the album also comes with two brand new bonus tracks, including the single -dancing- and -its so-.

you can forgive a band who set out to create something even just a little bit different and get it horrendously wrong, but its tough to have sympathy for a band who shy away from the challenge altogether. such was the case with autokratz on their first album, animal, which, apart from a passable opening track, consisted of a series of bland electronic pastiches Ð dance music that conversely made the listener want to sit and wait it out. that didnt stop the hype building around the duo, though, thanks in no small part to the fact that the album was released through in-vogue french label kitsunŽ music. the confusing positivity surrounding the lp suggesting, perhaps, that style overcomes substance once a record company has received the hipster seal of approval.this time around, however, kitsune has stepped aside, with autokratz releasing the follow-up on their own label, bad life. but has the sense of responsibility that surely comes with this step made them re-evaluate their direction? has it inspired them to inject a much-needed shot of creativity into their work? not a hope. if anything, autokratz descend even further into mediocrity on self help for beginners. once again, their best tunes are loaded towards the front of the album, starting with the lead single, -opposite of love. its far from outstanding, helped in no small part by the terribly contrived lyrics, but does possess a catchy synth melody Ð enough to earn it a place on club playlists, at least. its a similar story with -becoming the wraith, which has peter hook on hand to deliver an overtly new order-esque bassline. beyond that, however, the quality dips dramatically. tracks like -the seventh seal and -r.i.s.e. are typical of the selection on offer, underwhelmingly vapid, derivative tunes which show up a disappointing, but not totally unexpected, scarcity of guile on the part of their creators.where autokratz do excel is as producers Ð a quality evident not only in their own work, but also in their remixes for other artists. unfortunately, this only serves to exacerbate their deficiencies on the other side of the control room desk. ultimately it may mean that, having failed to address the shortcomings of their debut, autokratz will be fated to be filed under -also rans in the annals of music history. thats assuming, of course, that someone out there will actually remember them at all.

digitally remastered edition of this 1975 album from gil scott-heron and his musical partner in crime, brian jackson. from south africa to south carolina includes the single -johannesburg- which brought to our attention the resistance to the apartheid regime in south africa. this album consolidated gil scott-heron and bran jackson as major label artists and gave them an r&b chart single and a wider audience.

amiable new york city-based alt-rockers spin doctors hit it big in 1993 with the jam band hits -two princes- and -little miss cant be wrong,- both of which fueled many countless collegiate afternoons spent hacky sacking and devil stick juggling amidst a sea of red plastic cups. released in 2011, the best of spin doctors, which doesnt differ too much from 2000s just go ahead now: a retrospective or 2009s playlist: the very best of spin doctors, features 18 tracks culled from the groups three albums for epic. front-loaded with the groups two biggest, aforementioned hits, the collection loses steam as it progresses (though there are some tight, 70s-inspired nuggets to be found like -mary jane- and -cleopatras cat-), due in no small part to the groups penchant for always staying in its comfort zone.

milk maid is martin cohen from nine black alps. they were discovered by jack cooper of mazes, who released a single on suffering jukebox before they were signed by fatcat records. the whole album was recorded on martins 8-track in his flat in manchester. reference points include mazes, woods and the woodsist label, the shins, guided by voices, oasis, jesus and mary chain.

a stunning surprise is awaiting: label director florian schirmacher developed something completely out of the box together with the living techno legend mijk van dijk: the chaenge after the preliminary release of the single >love devotion< on david carrettas french label space factory now follows the debut album by the chaenge! funk is back? Ð its never been gone. this is what florian schirmacher and mijk van dijk are presenting. mijk >the legendary< van dijk has set the bar in the techno scene since the early 90s. he was one of the first european artist in japan and still follows and promotes his philosophy of thinking and acting without borders. probably only a few people know that he was a bass player in a funk band before he started his career in techno. the funk strikes back! florian >the voice< schirmacher is producer and singer of wareika, federleicht, hatikvah, here today , and of course the chaenge

todesmelodien heisst das neue werk und beschŠftigt sich auf die typsich unbeschwerte dorau-art mit dem wohl schwersten thema des lebens: dem tod. in luftigem electropop (produziert von andi thoma / mouse on mars) singt dorau von der vergŠnglichkeit wie andere Ÿber kaugummi! meisterlich! diesem mann spriesst pop einfach aus allen poren! als gŠste zum 30. bŸhnenjubilŠum sind auf todesmelodien zu hšren: inga humpe, carsten erobique meyer und francoise catus (stereo total).

shrouded in mystery! no one knows where its coming from, no one knows where its going to. das ändert sich nun. >through the green< auf running back ist das debütalbum von tiger & woods, die bisher mit exaltierenden 12 inch - disco - singles auf dem rätselhaften label editainment von sich reden machten. das signet von larry tiger und david woods sind infektiöse bassläufe, kandierte hooklines und der elegante spreizschritt zwischen house und disco, der so exotisch wie vertraut wirkt. >through the green< rührt einige der bereits erschienenen hits unter taufrische stücken, spezielle versionen, versteckte Überraschungen und drei funkelnagelneue vollzeitsongs mit der sängerin em. flankiert wird das album von einer 12 inch -single mit dem top secret super hit >gin nation< und dem bislang unveröffentlichten epos >kissmetellme<. top notch editainment. here today, wont be gone tomorrow

moguai returns firing on all cylinders, in what is set to be the most ground breaking and innovative release of the year. fresh from a us tour and the release of several high profile singles, moguai & mau5trap are turning the world of the mix compilation on its head Ð and hand the power directly back to you with an innovation thatÕs set to rock the electronic music world to its very core!! disc 1 features the mixed cd, whilst disc 2 features exclusive availability of german house sensation moguaiÕs ableton software files, fresh from his 75 minute live dj mix recently performed at ÔbetaÕ released on mau5trap. the disc includes the full mix, all tracks (exclusive single tracks and special edits performed during his live set) and loops and parts, mastered exactly as used during his performance. these prize assets are available for people to create their own remixes using the elements of moguaiÕs original performance using ableton live, or import the music into the audio software of their choice. for all budding producers, remixers and technology geeks, this debut compilation takes the tools and places them firmly in your hands

new tradition is the debut album of alexis tyrel also known as gideon. his album is full of big and small anthem tracks which are highly melodic and full of original sounds and yet great for a broad variety of dancefloors. every track has been produced as if it was a single in its genre, so do not expect any lose ends. with this 40th release on the lessismore label alexis tyrel gives another interpretation of what less is more is, as the label has displayed in its releases so far. new tradition can therefore be seen as the starting point of a new direction already announced by lessismore. this album is a melodic roller coaster taking you all over the place with deep and housy grooves, tribally beats, chordish minimalistic detroit, funky techno, deep progressive and lovely melodies. the arrangements are classic and give a timeless feel to this unique debut albumthe album will be released on cd and vinyl. both the vinyl and digital release will contain remixes by gui boratto, heiko laux, estroe, gideon, ferreck dawn and mbc. early plays by:luciano, steve bug, laurent garnier, heiko laux, estroe, mark henning, luigi madonna..

holy ghost! is the eponymous debut album from electro duo and remixers extraordinaire nick millhiser and alex franka label. hailing from new york, the twosome made their mark with remixes of tunes from the likes of moby, mgmt and cut copy, and the album includes the single -do it again-.

whats the point of a concept album when no one hears the concept in it? maybe that it sets a boundary, forcing mr artist to go even deeper into the fewer possibilities left. creativity by limitation and all thatÉ well spare you further theorizing. >fever<, the third longplayer by dutch low end scientist 2562, then, is his disco album: a thorough reinterpretation of underground disco music from the mid seventies to the early eighties, with his own birthyear 1979 as the gravitational point. all based on one simple rule: every single sound, from the smallest background shiver to the most obese sub bass, originates from a disco record Ð no additional synthesizers, drumcomputers or other samplesources involved. disco-edits, italo homages or filtered loops then? hardly. this is genuinely new and retro-free music that respectfully flips its sources so hard even the biggest paradise garage connaisseurs wont recognize what just hit them. or in the words of musical allies martyn and pinch, who independently drew the same conclusion: >sorry, but i dont hear that whole disco story in there. this simply sounds like you.< completely failed as a concept album, then Ð and all the better for it.

in february 2010, gil scott-heron released >i m new here<, his first album in thirteen years. produced by xl recordings head richard russell during various studio sessions in new york, the album was enthusiastically received by fans andcritics alike. meanwhile, the last eighteen months have been meteoric for jamie xx. his band the xxs debut album (which jamie produced) received huge acclaim, picking up 2010s prestigious mercury music prize, while jamie garnered respectfor his remixes (in particular florence & the machines >you ve got the love<) and solo productions (forthcoming single >far nearer< on numbers).
so what happens when one of the most exciting young producers around reworks one of the most acclaimed albums from a true legend? the result is gil scott-heron and jamie xxs >we re new here< which sees jamie xx remixing thirteen tracks from the original >i m new here< album sessions.

the hits of 2010!