after five years of experimenting with a string of different singers, chromatics introduced ruth radelet as the lead actress to star in their films in 2005. forever standing out from the crowd, chromatics imagined the soft rock focus of hall & oates stretched over a fleetwood mac beat. trading the dancefloor for gorgeous chords & melancholic strings. they lived where it was always late & neon lights glimmered across the wet streets. this record archives studio work between 2004 & 2006 leading up to the now infamous >night drive< album.

two deputies of love from berlin set out for defending love. the deputies of love release now their second ep! this time the mysterious deputies present a funky remix of the whitest boy alives wonderfull 1517. on the flip side they take us on a time travel back in the 70ies. a nice remix of the theme song from the all time favourite us movie and tv-series m*a*s*h!!

played and supported by: jonas koop, norman nodge, delta funktionen, samuli kemppi, laurent garnier, josh wink, lucy, perc, marcel fengler and more... counterpart are dimi angelis and jeroen search. they are two dutch masters of world techno scene. in this new release they have three tracks plus an intro. from the beginning we realize that we are listening to a big vinyl...the tracks travelling through beautiful and dirty sounds at the same time minimal (meaning the true minimalist school of detroit) without a breath to the dancefloor. in the whole release you can enjoy the analog sound..and today it means a lot! m_rec ltd is without question a serious label and deserve to be called >techno label<.

a special reissue. this features four tracks from the relics album that was released in the early 90s. since then it has been out of print, bar some dodgy bootlegs. the four tracks reissued here were exclusive to the album release and this is the first time they are available on 12 inch. all four tracks are landmark techno pieces and considered to be among his best output. a special release deserves a special packaging. it comes in a matt varnish, die cut sleeve. this is a one time run of 1000 units. vinyl only.

bruce, rob stalker, and bassbottle are no strangers to the hardtechno scene. with their music they have played themselves in the ears and hearts of their fans. their songs are played by many famous artists, especially artists known in the hardtechno genre around the world. now they are coming together with a new release, heart banditoz, an extraordinary mix that displays their emotions in a perfect balance of beauty and hardness

incl. sascha dive remix!! ray okparas ama recordings returns after the resounding success of its debut release for ama002, the surrender ep by vernon & dacosta, the belgian based house project of vernon bara and massimo dacosta. the pair have been producing music for 10 years since meeting in belgium and have released tracks on labels such as om records, robsoul, aroma, a second smell, icon, diy, amenti, ready made, klassic fiasco, off rec. and many more. they have remixed over 40 tracks for artists such as brett johnson, fred everything, johnny fiasco, swirl people, jt donaldson, bear who? and someone else to name but a few. the surrender ep is characteristic of their style with a cold, industrial groove comfortably juxtaposed with an infectious soulful spirit. the lead track, about our music, centres on a groove that just keeps on keeping on, sleazing its way through your body before the vocalsam ple with an ode to jazz punctures the track. one of the finest exponents of the groove, sascha dive, steps into the remix for about our music with a dark beat dub that corrupts the bass line and warps the vocal into a distorted, eerie sermon…

dolly goes all raw as we might expect from a label thats done by a panoramabar resident dj. stripped down, barenaked tracks that show their fragile essence. and in case you wonder why these tracks have such a great chicago-ish vibe, well thats because they are from chicago. no further info about this new project from a known producer... but all we can say is that we like it.

believe it or not !! new hardfloor album ! with acid !! killer !! mastery is distinguished by the difference between being able to create something because you know about it, and creating something because you are it.hardfloor are the masters! masters of what? masters of the -sound of acid-, the style of techno they invented and infected the world with by unleashing the groundbreaking and infinitely imitated -hardtrance acperience ep- in 1992. that unmistakable groove, that pumping house bass, that swirling modulating melody, that throbbing acid house vibe and those climactic builds and breaks - a new sound for the dancefloors of the planet. yes, this is 2010 and that was 18 years ago. a lot has happened since then and music has changed

donovans are back with >freakshow / krosscut<, >freakshow< is some kind of a cathedralistic anthem, with which they often start their dj set as this particular track can face any big tune, combining quite slow syncopated bassdrums, a killer melody, getting in your brain... >krosscut< is more a classic track from donovans, done on purpose for the dancefloor, ultra efficient, a bit fidget, naughty, the kind of nu techno we like here in citizen records ! fukkk offf & chaos in the cbd (duo from nu-zealand) are in the story too! fukkk offf gives some of his technoid skillness on >krosscut< a bit >à la fukkk offf<, then chaos in the cbd proposes us an old school house remix, using the current production tools, this will give all the music lovers a remembrance from the old days (this remix is already played by teki latex & many other frenchy!) >the french duo comes back with a bump-house bomb, hysterical breaks, extatic horn & powered bass, you got all< tsugi

touched by records third release comes from the boy wonder, joe syntax, with the eagerly awaited track sentinels. backed with a circa remix, this release has seen support from the likes of loxy, data, chris octane and dlr. both joe and circa have been involved with the hospital records off shoot label med school. they continue to grow from strength to strength, as they both continue to deliver their unique ideas. these great tracks hint at the brilliance that is yet to come from these young and exciting artists.

mamma groove are ermir zotaj & armenti arben. everything started in 2005, where they met for the first time, at the famous >frequenze< record store in florence. this moment was the beginning of a brotherhood between these two talented artists, who shared the passion for house music and djing back to back. after 5 years of musical experimentations and florentines club performances, ermir and ben decided to create mamma groove project. finally in 2010 the artists have found their own sound, releasing 3 greats tracks, >ass ia<, >let me tell you< and a digital extra track called >flower< on the italian label labella recordings. these tracks represent the soul and the sound of mamma groove project. deep house influences, defected lovers will appreciate this release. warm sub base, chords, house pianos, driving soulful male voice and groovy layered percussions create a flowing hypnotic groove

pissed jeans, allentown, pas not least favorite sons recently recorded two new songs, unassociated with nor otherwise promotionally leading up to any upcoming full-length album they have yet to recordË.
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vinyl edition (7x12inch) is limited to 1500 copies ww!!! ostgut ton releases this unique compilation of music crafted from field recordings made inside the two berlin clubs berghain and panorama bar. the concept and original recordings were made by the berlin based producer emika. over a period of two months emika created the recordings in the clubs while they were closed to the public and edited them into a library of sounds. the library was then given to all the ostgut ton artists, but also to club associates like dj pete aka substance, dinky, cassy, margaret dygas, ryan elliott and scuba using his scb alias, to make music with. this release marks the celebration of the labels five year anniversary!!

jatoma are all about the unknown and though they are new amongst us they remain cloaked in paradoxes and already questioned by many. some think that one of the members is a famed producer amongst 2 genius teenagers.
others project they are a side act for a band held in the highest regard. some will speculate they are just trying to get more attention by remaining unknown. the facts remain blurry and ambiguous but there remains an clear authenticity surrounding these factors - jatoma are clearly one of 2010s most inventive new acts our ears have had the pleasure to hear and its with our excitement we welcome them to kompakt. so enter their self-titled debut full length - >jatoma<.

almost two years after their last release, kink & neville watson are finally back with their 3rd single! again they deliver two winning tracks that combine the best elements of chicago house (for the body) and detroit techno (for the soul), which has become their sound signature. where >metropole< will cause ruckus on the dance floor at peak time moments, >the long wait< is a deeper affair perfect for late/after hours. raw and dirty house music. when music is this good, let there be renaissance!

rmxs by stefanikaden (daniel stefanik & mathias kaden) mod.civil !! coloured vinyl !! daniel stefanik, mathias kaden and mod.civil are the artists of the long-awaited fifth polymorph. they remixed the two tracks of the successful polymorph 004 (youandme: >rhythm & drums<). the >its just< remix by stefanikaden is close to the original, but more powerful and more dancefloor oriented. >rhythm & drums< remixed by mod.civil is an raw percussive techno track with some noise scapes

triple visions flagship label planet rhythm is going on strong with another blasting techno release. a.paul is next in line releasing for the planet under his other famous alter ego: loudon kleer which he uses for his releases on labels like parallel 125 records, synewave and dirty ego records to name just a few. while his a.paul releases are strictly banging releases for the dancefloor, loudon kleer takes us into the darkside of his mind. although he takes you straight into the dungeons of techno, in de dungeons they also like to dance. the crazy funky edits and shuffles into the beats make sure the feet will move according the rhythm. yes planet rhythm is fully ruling the scene like we used to and get ready for more strictly techno soon!

houseworx is back with another strong release. drehwerk should be already known for their productions on inclusion ltd, punkt vor strich, baile musik, apparel music and many more.
they delivered a strong house-two-tracker with a big remix from our friends meat & chris wood.
support: 2000 and one, luciano esse, brothers vibe, daniel sanchez, pawas, robert drewek, meat, chris wood, pfirter ...

info: ltd 300 copies.first support by: gregor tresher, reboot, slam, julien chaptal, ilario alicante, brothers vibe, okain, wally lopez, gorge, federico grazzini, sebo k, afrilounge, mendo, feygin, riva star, silicone soul, edgar de ramon, marco resman, alex dee, affkt, tom findlay, remo, varoslav, darlyn vlys, julien sander, samuel dan, oscar sala, sami wentz, piok, isaac fabregat...kiara dont release many, but when they do we can be assured of its quality. once again the spanish label have delivered, and this time its a revisit to their very first release, jairo catelos 2009 smash >yairos concept<...

solabs music is inspired by the detroit legacy, both in a musical and theoretical approach. the duos tracks have an otherworldliness to them, providing a glimpse at other places, imagined or real. indeed, on celestial tales, the feeling pervades that while the intricately woven melodies and complex beats are beautiful in their own right, they are really just providing pointers to a hitherto unexplored place. the beautifully evocative sounds of this ep work purely on a musical level. solab combine techno & house in a brilliant way making this a sure-shot follow up to their previous lifeworld twelve distant galaxy!

austrian musican martin brunner aka madney moon scores with two refreshing tracks. with a wonderful catchy melody, the first track >is it hot< sounds quite imposing. patrick kunkel (coccon recordings) does a very nice remix and straightens the framework. the second original mix >is it what< is a powerful contemporary techno track with a dark concise vocal. its therefore no wonder that rocco caine does his typical deep interpretation of that track. the remix sounds monstrous and gives your spoilt feet all they want and love on the techfloor.

ltd warehouse found! today we unleash upon the masses our second vinyl record >australia ep< by our dear friends easy changes! the duo is known for their creative minimalistic style with lots of field recordings mashed up into funky rhythms. yet again they continue to provide their unique symbiosis of rhythmical patterns with the world of mysterious sounds and dark moods. the core of their music has continued progression, like a story being told with multiple scenarios between the past, present and future life. traveling and touring has influenced the artists and gave them lots of inspiration, which keeps coming back in the beautiful form of music.

reach out from your soul... as summer is winding down for some, we are looking to continue to keep the heat coming! sole kitchen is back with the 2nd installment of pure deepness on the seasons limited imprint, which is packed with some of the worlds present and future stars. sole kitchen returns home to seasons limited and brings us a beautiful vocal titled >from your soul< which is remixed by the almighty alton miller that gives it his signature deep treatment. next up we have called upon some of south africans rising stars dj bullet & souljunky as they take us on a journey through deep chords, dirty basslines as one marches all night to there drums. if that was not enough we have added a extra bonus from sole kitchen which is a remix of a tune release back in 2004 and produced by jamie thinnes titled >my dreams< release on seasons limited. enjoy the music and remember to always play it loud

new york, chicago, detroit? nop, boring shizzle!! just try miami!! sun, butts, flamingos and music! only an idiot can think this way! the bar is for sure the answer to the question: what is the most important part of the house? so what is more obvious than crowning a house-track with a vocal by the person who enhances life to the bar and to the party as well as the dj? luna city express wants to build a monument for the ones bearing this responsible task and say thank you, together with enliven deep acoustics. they want to pay homage to the person every visitors welfare depends on! so just imagine the bartender not only leverages your drinkable luck but also sings for you! not only sing, just utterly make the party to an unforgettable experience which makes the dancefloor to a trivial idea. everybody who is pleasured by this record is forced by associations which will make her or him hugging the person behind the bar!!

the more dedicated amongst you may have noticed a very limited run of purple labelled 12s doing the rounds earlier this year bearing only the roman numeral for 1990, and comprising of two reworked club classics from the year in question well... this time we are looking back at 1987 hard to believe club music this sophisticated sprang forth from the most rudimentary equipment available it truly was a pioneering age - and its testimony to the enduring power of these raw, formative grooves that they can still easily carry a dancefloor four tracks then ranging from slamming chicago jams, to drug addled english basement music all respectfully rewired for a new generation

this is first collaboration track of marcus from minilogue and his friend kab.marcus from minilogue have been played a lot of kab stuff at his dj set and sometimes they play by back 2 back. their back 2 back set at labyrinth festival in japan was unforgettable. local report on a side is very hypnotic and groovy tech house with spoken words.this is a kind of peak time stuff.on the other side, shade of grey is very dark, psychedelic but very modern touch.its for the fan of villalobos to mathew jonson.

new yorks elon provides metroline with yet another very fine release. clap back is a real gem. the original mix has a beautiful spacious and airy mix that allows the echo-soaked toms and the swirling vox stabs to breathe, and they really draw you in. an insistent bass pulse provides a structure for the snappy post-garage percussion to build into a lurching, lunging rhythm. very original, and very infectious. ekkohaus remix is a focused, driving deep house groove, shaped around lush, rounded stabs and heavily-filtered synths. claps and snare emerge from the beautifully balanced mix to give the track a real disco kick. the third track on the ep zero gravity has a more back-to-basics feel. the bassline is dubby, but the percussion has a classic french touch feel that gives the track real movement. a rhodes-like synth line wraps itself round the track like a warm fuzzy blanket. maximum comfort for house heads.

dixie yure is the incarnation of contemporary oldschool house music from seville. after some digital only releases it is about time for some haptic experience. with the 10“ record „show me satisfaction“ on berlin-based label fenou his sound is rotating on turntables for the first time. monotonous minimalism ain’t dixie yures world. the sound tends more towards 2step and builds a homogeneous and pleasant mixture with classical house elements and vocal parts. you just cant deny yourself dancing the >chicken dance< and stepping like hell! thanks to the funky improvisations extending over the whole track you wont get bored even after listening to >show me< for the hundredth time. the a-side is just fun - in the club as well as on your couch. you wont miss the low-pitched vocals on the b-side either as they are typical for the spanish producer. >satisfaction< is a little more reduced than >show me< but is enhanced with jazz elements such as pianos and saxophones. it shows that wind instruments in electronic music dont have to be annoying tribal elements. in this example acoustic instruments do not just get mixed up with house music but merge to one groove – absolutely rocking tune!

edit-select reach their 10th release, and to celebrate they have chosen possibly the biggest track from the previous 9 releases. gary becks consumed. this monster of a track (which featured on richie hawtins sounds from can elles dj magazine mix), has been remixed by mark broom, and dutch techno legend speedy j. brooms bang bang mix is typical of his dark techno sound which of course fits perfectly on edit select, and speedy j cranks the intensity up a notch, with his repetitive groove that just sounds immense on a big system (when of course played on vinyl). there you have it. the labels biggest release to date, and by far the most limited

this is the first single release from the forthcoming new hardfloor album >two guys three boxes<. while f.u.b.a.r leans in the direction of a tech-house track with 303s,silver submarine is a typical hardfloor acid track true to the style they are famous for and the package is rounded up with a remix from the acidlegend dj pierre.

great new release from the kitsune stable. and this is a sure shot. simplicity and logic are logos ephemeral aesthetics mammals. the writing is not narrative, the speech does not have a say. logo does not tell stories. logo is kitsunes latest signing and they really strike a blow with their first ep >la vie moderne< which already features two hits: >junocide< and >la vie moderne<, both in their original and auto-remixed versions.

first on decks.de !!!a fancy franco-german remix session full of thriving techno pleasure. oui oui!
a1: rejdowak (from karaoke to stardom remix) well known french fellow from karaoke to stardom digs in the depth of electronic mystery by designing complex rhythmic sound patterns carried by, well… a pretty dominant bassline! what else do we need?
a2: rejdowak (freak de philipe vs parasit remix) light-hearted pounding techno attitude with a humorous slightly ironic touch, this implements a wise smile on the faces of true electronic music enthusiasts.
b: fm melodie in e-moll (kettenkarussell notbremsen remix) kettenkarussell from weimar manage the impossible: completely transforming >melodie in e-moll< by neal white while at the same time keeping much of its spirit. they create an elegant and gentle groove which smoothly seem to transform into a hip-hop beat. well, thats not the end of the story! experimental and extraordinary.

meakusma broadens its label profile with another brave and free-spirited release. sic! is a modern disco band with members jules etienne, alessandro tartari (from gui.tar and snax and snakettes) and producer and dj massimiliano pagliara (rushhour, needwat, balihu). they all share a passion for warm synth sounds, poignant melodies and groovy structures. far beyond typical or retro-kitsch, sic! have composed 4 wonderful disco songs full of summer, with timelessness firmly stamped on them. also check out the special remix 12 with remixes by errorsmith, quarion and lowlow. sweeet package!

once again another masterpiece from the dynamic reflection squad in your face! this time its from the uk monster voidloss. the title track acteon is already an oldy and paul felt in love with it a long time ago. it was already digital released in 2007, but we asked voidloss if he wanted to see this on pure gold as well... and of course he wanted that! so why dont we put up an whole ep with more dancefloor killers of this man? grovskopa is always capable of delivering good remixes and so he did. this time something a little bit different then what you expect, but with this track he shows us what an open mind he has on techno. rolling crunchy basslines and smooth pads bring this track in a perfect vibe to set the tone for the night. moment of total emptiness is a more deeper and hypnotic tune, but will definitely bang your head on the dancefloor. mr. a. paul is going for the rework and came up with a really great uplifting and oldschool touch. perfect tool to use in your dj sets! all n all a superior release by this uk studio wizard. lets pray for more of this pure quality stuff and keep our eyes on the the future. the scene need more labels like this which reflects the current techno movement and promises loads more of that sweet stuff in days to come.. dynamic reflection will represent only the true spirit of pure techno, they will put only the quality stuff back on the dancefloor!

freddyfrogs and ed cox release a box of supersonic frogs and other mad animals. they bang the drums and any instrument in sight like there is no tomorrow! you have been warned ...

nice price deal !!! prinzhorn dance school announce their return with new single – >seed, crop, harvest.< we havent heard a thing from tobin prinz and suzi horn for three years (their debut lp was released on dfa back in 2007) but theyve been far from work-shy. they toured extensively, then came home and built their own bespoke recording studio (the red shed) – and learned how to use it. time consuming endeavors which saw them drop off the music radar. which might just explain the title of the equally charged b-side >off the radar, off the system<. in their own words: >weve been busy. just not busy making records. you have to live too. you can only write so many songs about motorway service stations and airports<. they recorded and mixed both songs themselves in the red shed, with bob weston taking on mastering duties. …prinzhorn dance school are back! and dfa could not be more proud

gavins mix has proven such a favorite, in fact, that it sent populette back into the studio to refine the original so they stand beside one another better.we can think of no greater compliment than that!

played by jesse rose, mandy, karotte, lexy, seth troxler, sascha funke, ivan smagghe, dubfire... the producer and dj oliver koletzki and singer fran are still firmly riding on the fast track to glorious pop music. after the first single >arrow and bow< of their new album >lovestoned< they now release >echoes<, both as a maxi single with four different remixes and a vinyl edition that includes three of the remixes. but lets start with the original, which is easily one of the strongest and most powerful songs of the album. it is here where koletzkis background as a producer of house and techno meets with frans ability to create divine lyrics and perform them with her unmistakable voice.

the most crazy and unique work from swedish-turkish dj- and production team ojojoj. warm and romantic, groovy tech house,incl.tholli and patty g. rmx. ojojoj made their smash debut in the second half of 2010 with a top selling dj mix compilation. they now have a handful of tracks signed to labels like baroque and doppelgänger.

big with: matthias tanzmann, loco dice, sascha dive, federico molinari, einzelkind,.. after the big success of chris wood & meats >back down ep< on murmur records (groove charts position 2 !!), they sticked together to bring out their next ep on below records. because of the experience as djs and their work at freebase records, they know exactly what kind of music brings the dancefloor on fire. the a - side is a strong floorfiller, with a long intro section and very nice housecords rising in the middle of the track b 1 is an house track with a typical chicago oldshool feeling b 2 brings back the breakbeats on the dancefloor..

africans with mainframes return with the sound of something ending, a monstrous 3 track ep full of heart pounding, dirty industrial styled acid house that way that they can only do. along with the title track, the pleasure seekers and 98.6 throw down some seriously heavy energy.

annette sihler and peter clamat have worked for over 10 years as producer, dj, club-promoter and label-owner. in 2009 they herded to form the house-project >elektroherde<. >elektroherde (analogkäse)< do work with rather complex rythmic structures, piano phrases and appetizing basses, the unusual hooklines and shuffels in >guten morgen, andy!< drive away any remaining sleep and bring an early morning smile to your face

while dj-ing at a party in slovenia glenn wilson met up with producer mike humphries and realised they had similar music & production tastes & set up punish records which they use to release most of there own productions. the raw edgy techno it was releasing soon got noticed by the likes of dj rush and dave clarke just to mention a few, and with the classic punish 4 release aural exciter the label truly got accepted as one of the great uk techno labels. infact the label went on to be the outlet for glenns debut album entitled nightshift which was true to the raw techno vibe the label had become famous for. 2010 sees the labels return with a classic heavyweight release. glenn wilson & mike humphries - aural exciter the remixes which has been remixed by the likes of adam jay, kimono, mattias fridell, submerge & virgil enzinger..

murphy jax and mike dunn with some classic chicago tracks as if dj international is still in its hay days! murphy jax sharp production catches the 25 year old chicago house vibes and delivers a more then excellent tribute with one of the greatest voices in house. and a great debut too! on remix duty its legowelt and alden tyrell doing what they do best... tearing up the dancefloor with devastating remixes. legowelt in a psychedelic way and tyrell throws in some 303. difficult to pick a favorite with these three versions

psycatron are made up of bbc radio dj and producer paul hamill and superproducer dee lievense who has worked for every label under the sun from nrk to plastic city. last year proved to be a calendar full of landmarks as they pushed to the next level with a string of high profile productions being released on some of the world s most respected labels. in addition receiving well deserved props from some of the biggest names in the business. right now we bring you yet another pumping and jumping hit from the amazing irish duo, song titled... she is music. it was destiny for this release to be presented to you by detroit based label planet e. during production of she is music, psycatron had been on the look out for a great vocalist to work with. it just so happens while flicking through their record collection when as if on accidental purpose a dog-eared 12 inch of visions of you appeared and the penny dropped. right there it was evident that blake baxter is the one. blake is respected as genuine firstwave motor city. its an honor to have him on this record.

first release by new label apersonal music. project created by andres vegas and maurice aymard, who challenge the current music business crisis by joining the list of adventurers who releases on vinyl during times of retreat. the label is intended to publish music that points back toward the classic sounds of electronic music, the eternal sound. for the ever loved and well remembered 001 they sign producer trujillo. a pioneer of the electronic music scene on his country venezuela, also native land of the label heads. the single runs at 110bpm with a retrospective feeling, built by melodic synths, low bass and provocative voices. “baby you’re still the same” a slow burner that takes you on a journey of inspiration

supported by sasse , wolf& lamb, djulz, trickski, chris duckenfield, willie graff, vera, huxley, afrilounge, lee jones, kris wadsworth, yakine, hauke freer, james teej (rekids),.. yes, its the man again, iron curtis! he has been climbing up for the last few months with various top releases (like on mule electronique, hudd traxx, undertones or his dirt crew recordings remix) and this is another proof why iron curtis is a man to watch. its all there: fat basslines, well crafted beats and great synths. real neighbour baaz (no joke, they live door to door) is adding a smooth remix to finish this well balanced pack. go and get 70!

mataduo is a project created by two young italian guys, francesco resta and alessandro sensini. they live in bologna and they are resident djs in two different but very important club in the city as cassero and kindergarten. they started this project (mataduo) about 2 years ago with the intent to create a tech-house sound out of the trends of the moment and characterized by a strong bass and percussions suitable for different kind of dancefloor.

due to their stunning releases on underground quality and laid the smallpeople aka julius steinhoff and dionne are back with a real smasher. this time they catched up christopher rau who will be releasing his debut album on smallville very soon. the results of the dreamteam’s jamsessions are gorgeous: two never to stop tunes which will light up the dancefloor with unforgetable hooklines. representing the smallville parties in hamburg, berlin, paris and tokyo the test pressings of this double a-side already created pure magic. meadows is reduced to the essential, produced to the max - a track on point, the way deeper life aquatic is none the less delightful. wont leave your box forever.