nicone, the versatile musician and likeable style-icon: unshaven and latently bleary-eyed, of course, but elegant and - thankfully - modest at the same time. over the past years, alexander gerlach has become synonymous with a certain playful touch and light hearted attitude that flows through his music and goes hand in hand with a laidback natural tenor.

having already released music on respected labels such as dolly, philpot, mathematics, mule electronic, versatile, ostgut ton, new kanada, creme organization, nonplus+, and still music, – basic soul unit delivers 3 tracks on the inaugural release of lab.our music, the label he has started with long time friend and dj partner jason ulrich. lab.our 01 sets the tone for the new label nicely with three slices of deep & raw techno. frack marries a frantic and bottom heavy beat to a delicate melody while innershell & earwerm are both raw, jacking dancefloor workouts

early support from joris voorn!more support from karotte, reboot, mark romboy, gregor tresher.once again we witness pieetes well respected contempo techno style with the versatile 2 track ep loner.

excellent 2x 12 vinyl with outstanding versatile stuff, just music - too hard to categorise

dave aju continues his aural alchemy, reconciling genres and eras in distinct, versatile elixirs of house.

autophobia ft. luna is the lead cut from louie frscos forthcoming debut album due early next year. it comes backed with a stunning remix from label bosses art department, their first mix in some time for the imprint and a real gem from the ever on-point production duo. also offered up is an equally interesting effort from eric volta and that is sure to take the versatile young producer to the next level.

with past releases on renegade hardware/dsci4/dispatch/chronic/ and now 117, verb has been pushing his versatile sound for over 20 years and now his time is near ... with a expert knowledge in sound production his debut release on 117 is holding no bars. verb caters for the true rolling sound of dnb and demonstrates that with the dark and twisted sounds of bad boy sound then takes it up a notch with the fierce and deadly gully.
white vinyl 10 inch in clear plastic sleeve.

erster vorgeschmack auf das neue album des französischen produzenten danton eeprom, der bereits mit arbeiten auf versatile, rekids und hypercolour sowie mit remixes für royksopp, radio slave und andrew weatherall glaenzte. occidental damage ist ein energetischer hybrid aus detroit techno, chicago-house und leftfield-pop, mit remixes von andreas tome (fondation), lee burton (klik) und cardopusher (hyperdub/tigerbeat6).

an entirely new label with fresh artists from any direction. both tracks compiled on this release are deep and spheric in their mood, similar in style, but rather different and special in their shapes of individuality. the a-side delivers a slightly straight and powerful track from alma. carried by soft moog-basses and playful spheric breaks in addition to an authentic summer groove it is definitely suitable to create open-air feeling - a glistening interpretation of a green morning. gebby dibson contributed an emotional and slow house production to the b-side of this release. in so doing, they patterned pretty versatile varieties of electronic styles. in this case its hard to classify, but joyful to listen to… just beautiful.

three track ep with heavy influences from detroit. produced entirely with analog gear, this mature piece of music shows the true talent of this versatile producer.

flesh melting and versatile 4 tracker by samuel kerridge for downwards records. pressing on translucent vinyl.

with ynks 10inch single polytone adds another musical facet to the labels eclectic approach. having shown his musical open-mindedness with releases on tenderpark and maria colors, ynk further underlines his reputation as a highly versatile electronic producer with the joint: over a tricky midtempo funk beat ynk assembles various 70s soul samples, thus creating a warm athmosphere which is modern and aware of tradition at the same time. on the flip side lauer takes the original and turns it into a straight and sunny house track full of classic vibes with feelings of euphoria and memories from back in the day rushing through our bodies

venezuelan-born miguel toro is an impulse generator: a versatile drummer and percussionist. rhythm is his motor, but rhythm here does not just denote a motion within a certain beat. rather it means a fundamental, ever changing pulse, vibration, resonance. inspired by aesthetic forms as intense and diverse as the jungle of sounds ascending from his royal dust, miguel toro succeeds in giving them an extraordinary voice.

next up on crosstown rebels clandestine off-shoot label rebellion is the dexterous and versatile producer behind latest alias, siopis. adorning the master plan ep with a far murkier quality than previous works as silversurfer, the siopis sound is destined for the darker recesses of the club.

for release number six we have invited gothenburgs very own jackmaster sankt goeran. a devoted record collector and dj extraordinaire. the a side, local legend, is a 10 minute long acid train with a jackin beat. the b side, wallenberg6, is a melodic, sun drenched jam with a tasteful disco vibe. a versatile ep thats pressed on a white marbled vinyl. artwork made by kid kroft.

the first edition of the new album soundsculptures vol. 1 containing 9 previously unreleased songs has been completed. in a 3x12 fully jacketed album format, split into 3 individual pieces of vinyl, hence the three matrix numbers. super versatile new album from deep vocal tracks with live instrumentation to the rougher cut-up stuff of his early carrer. incredible! repress

after the well-received treats vol.4, retreat closes its 2012 chapter with a fantastic 4-tracker from house maestro iron curtis! following his accomplished debut album on mirau, glazing is a highly versatile ep which sees the producer breaking new ground while staying true to his inimitable style.

through the years, basic soul unit has established a solid following for his quality melodic techno through releases for labels like versatile, ostgut ton, mathematics, crème organization, mule and much more. motional response is a work of art. a finely crafted suite of ten tracks where elaborate techno rhythms battle with intricate synth harmonies to create a genre defining full length. throughout this album, 303s, 909s and 808s are a constant nod to basic soul units detroit and chicago influences without ever compromising his melodic vision in techno and house

a real treat up next for you on apple pips, coming from talented plymouth based beatsmith phat chex … phat chex aka ben pooley came to apple pips attention through the dj/promoter necta selecta, who was repping chex beats at the legendary subheavy parties. when necta dropped >git da funk<, it was a case of >who the ruddy heck is this by?!<. a friendship was struck up, and tune swapping has resulted in these two beauties being dropped on wax. a versatile producer who sums up the current bass scenes openminded attitude to genres and influences, chex is at home making deep electro, heads down techno, smokey jazzed out house, or post whatever bass music.

poisson chat musique celebrates its first anniversary with a strong and versatile ep, introducing two very talented newcomers.

next up for phuture shock musik is the debut 12 inch from new signing – appian, a young upcoming producer, hailing from ann arbor, michigan. >endomusia< ep is the result of appians versatile production that especially embraces the rich musical heritage of detroit, coming as no surprise given the close proximity between the producers midwestern hometown and the celebrated birthplace of techno. the ep covers all bases from deep house to soulful downtempo, to present a sophisticated melting pot of sounds that welcomes an incredible new talent to keep an eye on, and marks phuture shocks most diverse release to date.

making a stand-out debut on the visionquest imprint, one of north americas most dexterous and versatile producers brett johnson steps up with move power - a dense and heady double hitter of quirky chemical romance and rolling sharp edged house with an evocative lick of vocals courtesy of ellipsis.

its just a small sample off the groove platter a little something to whet your appetite, if you will. and who better to get the juices flowing than mobilees own versatile house-maven, ray okpara.

supported by: basic soul unit, ygal (versatile records), jerome derradji(still music chicago), bowly, sal principato (from liquid liquid), ddd, mr de (detroit) and many more ...

japanese imprint, apt. internationals project, tokyo house underground presented tony lionni, entitled loving you. lionni has had an impeccable record of releases, cropping up on revered labels such as versatile, ostgut ton, aesthetic audio and wave in the past three years so his releases are always worthy of note, and this for japanese imprint apt. international is no different.

stalwart is proud to present its new release by spains hot property, kiko navarro. being an active, talented and versatile dj, producer and remixer for almost 20 years, kiko comes here with a balearic version of a 1986 pop hit from swiss duo double: >the captain of her heart<.

supported by: moonstarr, ygal (versatile records), jerome derrad (stiloveformusic), bowly, sal principato ( from liquid liquid)

los lopez is versatile spanish duo alvaro cabana (wonky nights) and marcos in dub (goa parties / highrade) and you may have noticed their monstrous remix of catalepsias previous release conducting the band. slow grinding techno as we like at days of being wild. 250 ea hand stamped. supported by: trevor jackson, jenifer cardini, x-press 2, groove armada, michael reinboth, etc

steyoyoke delivers another charismatic affair for the labels fifth release with bartoks three track ep entitled >deeplodocus<. brimming with diversity, bartoks ep runs the gamut of deep, to funky, to ambient, to big room sounds. his versatile, well rounded production skills are manifested throughout, pushing the envelope with genre bending beats that have been crafted with beautiful restraint, all the while delivering big-room sounds that will keep you dancing into the late summer nights. another solid release for the steyoyoke imprint and we will be expecting to hear much more from the extremely talented bartok.

all the way from spain rises another label that can be best described as no nonsense. spootnik kicks in hard with a first release featuring 4 of the scenes best artists. hellfish, akira, noisekick and tripped combine 4 tracks of industrial hardcore, frenchcore, uk-hardcore and breakcore together perfectly as one. the e.p. features stomp that wicked bitch right up, france make sum xxl, couldnt find a title and ik vermaak me optimaal. very versatile e.p. also a highly limited press so order now to avoid customer disappointment. this label is 100 procent audio sickness approved!

the perfect union between passion for detail and endless inspiration characterize the music of the versatile french dj/producer, darlyn vlys.
drawing his inspiration from gainsbourg, giorgio moroder, lindstrom, trentemoller, the chemical brothers, depeche mode, daft punk, cliff martinez, morricone, badalamenti, darlyns core is rooted as much in music as it is in film.

now, a year after he celebrated the success of his lp good morning midnight, niko schwind ups the heat on stil vor talent with the versatile we are the future ep that showcases a specatacular sonic progression while remaining true to what niko does best: melodic house music. on all i want, niko lures you into a deep abyss aided by a straight groove and rapid vocal stutters until a swampy bassline, subtle piano melodies and a promiscuous female voice swallow you to the point of no return. beautifully melancholic, yet floorfriendly, this a1 is bound to leave its mark on international dance floors!

elitechnique is back! intrusion is a 8 track ep with some stunning tracks. the pair (remco de jong aka phako and florentijn boddendijk) find an ongoing source of inspiration in disco and electronic obscurities as weve learned from their previous releases (which have been played and charted by all the big names in modern disco), but combine this with their fascination for the great 60s and 70s soundtracks! the result is a timeless imaginary sound track that adds sex and intrigue to their music and unleashed from the chains of dancefloor productions. on this intrusion album they take freedom to play around with atmosphere, intensity and tension without only keeping the focus on the dance floor. the result is a great versatile ep which feels like a soundtrack for a 70s french movie! both being skilled producers and musicians the result is an album extraordinaire with all instruments and music played,recorded and arranged by themselfs over a period of more then a year! first 500 numbered copies come as collectors edition with full colour artwork and extra heavy vinyl!

the young soul notes imprint is returning to the vinyl front with a new mesmerizing striker by finland based -deymare-. slow house music with touches of soul and bouncy rhodes sliding all over this release. this one is a must have for lovers of the deep detroit sound by masters like rick wade and mike huckaby. soul notes shows to be a versatile label to follow up their club banger ep by adryiano with some smooth deepness like this. deymare proves to be one of the upcoming greats within the slow and deep range. go and get this while its still available, strickly limited vinyl release.

after his first stomp in 2012 its time for the true first single astral projection out of his upcoming debut album micro mega (out in june)! for the new single strip steve is teaming up with the lucid and wild eyed dream-pop band puro instinct, young protégées of living legend ariel pink, straight outta sunny southern california. unlike his more dancefloor tunes stomp/mother circuit (bnr078), strip steve is taking us here on a trip painting lingering psychedelic-noir disco pop. astral projection goes more to the root and encapsulates musical influences from the beach boys, chic, and modern disco like amplified orchestra, highlighting the fact how versatile and multi faceted strip steves musical approaching can be. its the flirtyness with fragile lucency and the infantile embracement of the simple and still undiscovered popformula which leaves the song grow and breathe on its own. this cocktail is best served by the beauty of your own imagination. so relax & leave your soul wonder, cause astral projection will take you to a new dimension until youll have the pleasure to discover >micro mega< - strip steves debut album.

shortly after the controversial album >self portrait< dylan released >new morning<, which expands on the laid-back-country-rock of john wesley harding (movlp246) by adding a bit more rock & roll.
in the us >new morning< reached #7 going gold and in the uk it even bumped led zeppelin iii from the number one position. being one of the most versatile albums of mr. dylan, this 180 grams audiophile vinyl pressing is a beautiful expansion of the music on vinyl catalogue!

2012 repress !!! patrik skoog kak agaric isnt only one of the youngest veteran tech­no and house producers from sweden, he is also one of the most interesting and inspired. though incredibly versatile, the sustained energy in his sets and productions are equally exceptional. in the last two years, agaric established the club tracks 10 inch series on his label we are. besides his own stellar productions, collaborations with close friends shonky, waker bernard, ed davenport, and beaner have also graced the club tracks series. international support came from leading djs like richie hawtin, seth troxler, loco dice, ben klock, luciano, joris voorn, magda, laurent garnier, sven väth, and adam beyer.

bimas is a perfect proof that fresh and highly effective club music doesnt need much more than a free, creative approach and a good sense for igniting grooves. his desolat x debut comes strong with a versatile three-tracker, consisting of the rough-edged primetime tool never say goodbye, the charming groover post the music - both highlights in loco dice sets of the past months - as well as the tribalistic pain of our life. ex-phonica member hector, who caused some serious euphoria on house floors worldwide with his latest productions on saved, mobilee, nrk, tsuba and 2020vision, rounds the ep with a remix, stripping down pain of our life and giving it a moody and hypnotic outfit.

nice price deal !!! flying the flag for the kazakhstan, command strange has been making waves in the electronic music circles in recent months, with releases penned in for metalheadz, grid recordings and integral. he now switches tempos with two accomplished, rugged and soulful dubstep productions. this excursion into the 130-140bpm tempos shows just how versatile a producer he is, as he crafts a sound that is unmistakeably his.

this is the first in a series of >for club play only< eps, designed to harness dumonts versatile stylistic mastery and let it explode in the faces of party people everywhere.

in its own way, speicher on kompakt extra has always been one of the most uncompromising series in the kompakt universe. starting out as a mere compilation series to tie up some loose ends from our regulars, it has since become a guarantee for vanguard dance sounds from all over the planet, with kompakt being able to invite and support electronic artists that comfortably inhabit both the delicate and the more deliberate ends of the electronic music spectrum. thats also where we found the highly versatile sei a, native glaswegian, now residing in london and immersing himself in the hybrid house, firm techno and bass-heavy scenes that happily co-exist within uks capital. he is well known to paint vivid and emotional sonic pictures that touch on rather more considered house and bass tropes, prizing feeling over fads and staging an impressive balancing act between hardcore beat science and lush, moody arrangements. this 12 inch is no different, featuring two stellar examples for sei as stylistic reach, rave stabs included. welcome to the many-faceted party that is speicher

versatile producer nikola gala gets set to release monster club track >only< on the prestigious rekids imprint. a cut of driving, razer sharp techno, the rib-rattling bass and detroit-esque synths will no doubt slay the most discerning dancefloors. throw in a ryan elliott remix and you have yourselves an essential package

manuel tur returns to freerange following some brilliant eps including foolin on delusions of grandeur and more recently the sublime deepness of about to fall on mildpitch, the label he runs with dplay. recent remixes include those for jazzanova, azari & iii and wildbirds and peacedrums on dixons philomena label. manuel is also one half of ribn alongside langenberg and their releases have recently got rave reviews following releases and remixes on ovum and poker flat. jimpster continues to be in demand as a remixer and dj with his recent remixes for terrence parker on systematic and freak seven on 2020 vision both storming into the top tens of the major online house charts. he currently holds number one on traxsource deep house with his freak seven remix. king britt has had an amazing return to form the last year or so with his remix of jay haze for contexterior and his planet e release proving why he is such a versatile and accomplished producer. already being played and charted by by ame, deetron, agoria and steve bug.

the ava. family gets bigger! splitted into 2 parts, the concept -köln- combines the most versatile house acts of cologne. damiano von erckert, murat tepeli, head of yore andy vaz, funkycan, ugly drums, martin beume and harry swinger aka superswinger of rush hour. each of them combine one thing: cologne and from now on -ava.-. here we are with another piece of good fresh house & techno productions from one of the most promising labels from germany! as always plugged in handmade cover!

after appearing with c-beams recently,break sl strikes back with a massive track called desert flight that has already been causing a stir amongst the uncanny valley crew for quite a while.over the course of ten minutes the track unwinds as an analogue slowhouse trip that is dominated by a gritty synth figure.with typical sophisticated break sl drums,radio transmitted messages directly from the cockpit and a freaked out siren its a track that is not from this world. the flipside starts off in a more classical manner with the rumbling house of amorphed limits. the track is distinguished by rapturous synths and gets spiced up through additional drum work by break sls partner in crime manuel sander. beercase song originates from collaboration with dresdens universal genius max rademann. his quirky keys and break sls drum workshop create a dirty piece of funk which rounds up an eclectic ep by a versatile producer.the cover artwork was created by visual artist and designer julien simshäuser who illustrates the trip that is desert flight.

nottingham based dj / producer nick lawson tirelessly devotes himself to the endless possibilities of electronic music. his meticulous approach to djing and production has seen him hone a versatile style that explores the deepest realms of house and techno.

düsseldorf born niggemann has enjoyed a constant climbing success in recent years thanks to his precise tech house productions on 8bit,tsuba and supernature.now based in berlin,he arrives on poker flat with this,the first single to be lifted from his imminently arriving album debut. we dont want to tell you too much about the album right now, but if these two tracks are anything to go by,be sure youre in for a treat!dont wait (extended mix) layers niggemans trademark tight, percussive beats as it builds towards a surprising vocal arrival and a killer,positively hung bassline.equally perfect for late night sessions as it will be for the coming spring summer season,basking in the sun,its a versatile and uplifting cut in the true poker flat tradition. on the b side a dubbed out synth voyage unfolds with curious.working snappy drums and airy,wistful fx,niggemann skillfully tells his moody story with passionate charm.swirling synth pads lift before a mid-point break gradually introduces a second theme,cementing the young producers able hand at writing melodies and creating strong,rushing feelings.

house music from all corners of the world on this south american label. ojodeapolo comes with an excellent various artist release. featuring japanese artist kai a.k.a kaitaro-nakajima, chicago skyway, canadas basic soul unit and south amreican label head jorge c. the record opens with his trash fantasy, a fine grooving house track accompanied by a remix by chicago skyway. b side comes with kais elegant stromthat gets a remix by basic soul unit who spiced it up a bit. a cool versatile house release!

slz s debut release on organic label is marked by three tracks, which differ stylistically but are united by the original signature of this young and talented french producer currently based in berlin. his rich musical palate makes org002 ep versatile release that can always be handy to have in the record bag.