steve laviers motivators collective return with their second release on the excellent here and now recordings! following on from the success of the first 12 (which included jobu being licensed to the legendary jazz bizniz compilation series and a remix by reverso 68) these new tracks continue in the vein of raw, live, polyrhythmic grooves. on the a-side, boosters on is a driving energy-packed track with the former manu dibango rhythm section of noel ekwabi and conti bilong being impressively complemented by yam whos des morgan on congas and bongos. keys are provided by afrika mhkinse (who played with the late great miriam makeba) and faze actions multi-talented rob lee. trombone is laid down by tony trombony hayden who has played with numerous acts including quantic soul orchestra. last but by no means least, vocals come courtesy of hannah khemoh who has most recently been touring as backing vocalist for the incomparable grace jones! on the flip, r2 is a laid-back improvised afro-jazz session, with the musicians laying down some serious feel-good sounds. all this produced by rob lee in the faze action studio.

the esteemed mr. nick chacona, he of moodmusic, hector works, and 2020 vision fame, makes his stunning solo debut on wurst. we reckon >slice of life< is the mans finest work to date, the culmination of the past decadeÆs worth of his most excellent musical output. taking in elements from both disco and house, the song fits quite neatly beween the two genres, with its slow burning groove, rich synth textures, and a soaring, ecstatic synth solo to end all synth solos.

numbers follow up the instant sell out that was redinhos bare blips with this red hot collaboration between two of the most exciting producers around just now - roska and untold. collaborations of this sort have a tendency to be a little bit underwhelming but on myth and long range the two producers have dug deep to come up with a perfect marriage of each others styles. this is house music as it should be - fresh, exciting, raw and banging. untolds grimey sub fit perfectly with roskas syncopated drums and the wailing horns on myth are gonna be stuck in your brain for days. one of the most exciting records around at the moment, dont sleep on it.

hans bouffmyhre is back on synewave after his debut lambada ep was released back in march. this remix ep features a re-work of >morning tinnitus< along with 2 great remixes of >lambada< by label boss damon wild & fellow glaswegians , bcr boys. hans has been on form recently with releases on perc trax, harthouse, 8 sided dice & his own imprint, sleaze records. this release is another testament to the production talent coming out of glasgow at the moment, with hans & bcr boys combining on one of the worlds most repected techno labels

we are proud to present one of the most awaited sabotage eps: mauro alpha & dalbe >sabotage< track, already ultra supported from paco osuna & marco carola themselves. this strong release contains remix from one of the most talented italian producer and owner of heatflow rec, ndkj, that is strong and straight. both tracks are dancefloor killer !you cant miss them. play it louud!!
the release is strictly released on 300 white copies vinyl only.

this part of the urban graffiti saga focuses on the elements that make up our sound. covering all aspects, these tracks have been sourced from some of the most prolific artists in the scene over a period of time right up until the present, almost cataloging the progression of the scene as far as this side is concerned. this will take on the form of two 3-track eps with two additional tracks available for free download. if that isnt enough, we are also going to be giving away a free mix courtesy of d-man and h.o.d featuring tracks from the elements series including exclusives and forthcoming material.

if you added up all the years that producer and djs guido schneider and pascal feos have been in the business of making music, you would come up with over three decades of experience on the dance floor. both are among the most respected global players in the scene, jetting around the globe playing music, releasing numerous records, both on their own, and other well known labels, working alone or in creative partnerships, but always producing great tunes.

cutz 3 features two youandme edits of lawrence vs.seth troxler and mod.civil.you will find on side a the edit of >cold flowers< from mod.civil which was original published on the german ortloff label (uwe01).>miles in aphrika< on side b is really simple but full of emotions and thats the most important thing of music. this track is a clash between lawrence - >miles<(dial 043) and seth troxler - aphrika(wolf + lamb 02).

we present a new artist on echocord colour. we are presenting one of the currently most interesting berlin modern techno music producers today mike dehnert. he is founder of the label fachwerk records on which he is publishing under his own name. his live acts and dj sets are as remarkable as his productions and you wont ever hear him playing any self-pleasing or incidental grooves. mostly mike is playing his own unpublished tracks. he did just put his ability to the test within collabarations with clone rec and the clone basement series. on the super limited md2 series mike dehnert is presenting again his variety in music. for echocord colour he did 3 striped killer berlin flavoured techno-dub/house tracks, for all dancefloors out there.

having already released tunes for some of the scenes most respected record labels (immerse, aquatic labs, bare dubs, sub aquatic dub) and earned support from big hitters like ramadanman, peverelist and scuba, spherix steps up on his own lowercase imprint with >in a hole< and >in the dark<.

the followup on the wicked off road release finally arrives. wicked spanish techno for the partysquad. another fine techno ep by spains most popular techno artists. fer br & toni alvarez, siros kaloumenos, dj mika & ivan devero are regulars in the triple roster these days and we are proud of it!

dj ogi is back! the man with the most devastating kicks in the scene is here to create damage to your system.ogi has been collecting his best tracks for his beast imprint and you can hear straight away. the dj has been testing around the globe and the crowd reactions dont lie! these are straight up killer tracks! matt m maddox jumping in for the remix.. damage!

9am is the new brainchild of gaffy and paris collective! a group of artists who are set to take the world of electronic music by storm with their organic and uniquely creative work. gaffy, an accomplished pianist since his youth, and an artist whose passion for hardware and synthesizers has lead to him creating some of the most exciting music set to come out of france over the coming months. as a dj, gaffy has travelled europe playing some of the finest floors from paris to ibiza, london and beyond.

jamal moss presents kuba sojka, a new star rising from the mathematics imprint. with his debut ep, he brings 4 tracks of the most compelling house & tech that we have heard in a while. includes desert expedition, life choice, fullness for life & bright shadow of a star. jamal played this at our office party in july and we knew we had to rush it out. one of the best records we have heard in a long time. gonna be big!

limited white label release. 100 copies only. ever!! from luxembourg but now living in berlin, marc neyen delivers his first album esmeralda on archipel. this vinyl ep is an extract of two of the most touching tracks of his lp. children s corner is a song where marc shows his acute sense of expressing emotions through his jazz training he received in amsterdam. the song might remind you of villalobos or pronsato, but marc finds his personal interpretation to make this smooth, warm tech house song perfect for any moment where you need introspection in a bright way. i move alone shows marc s ability to guitar playing where he brings techno to whole new world with gentle melodies follows tech house grooves

hailed as the rightful heirs to the likes of underworld, leftfield, the chemical brothers and orbital, decky, gary and galos debut album >we just are< attracted huge critical acclaim (eg >literally amazing<, >the most exciting new electronic act on the planet<, >f**king amazing<) and led to them performing their stunning live sets at glastonbury, ultra festival, fabric, rockness, fuji rock and planet love among many others. this summer’s festivals include bestival, creamfields, parklife, electric picnic and rockness.
new single >destroy< features vocals by jon spencer (of the blues explosion), the single paves the way for the bands second album.

next up on nang we get tooled up with our disco pick-axe to mine one of the most authentic italo vaults, that of once-forgotten-but-now-hero-again beppe loda. having begun djing in brescia aged 16, loda was resident at gambaras soon to be legendary typhoon club from 1980 until the club closed in the same year as the paradise garage, a year before acid house officially began in 1987.

hers is the most anticipated debut album of 2010 and her name is on everybodys lips. seldom before has a young artist so captivated the attention of a generation that she personifies. >the ultimate it girl<, >the new electro pop sensation<, >totally in tune with the spirit of the times<: these are just a few quotes from her reviewers. the delayed >sex dreams and denim jeans< is finally complete. uffie took her time, for after years of continuous whirlwind she needed to take a step back, put her bags down and concentrate on her writing.

session victim are back with yet more 21st century explorations into the thing we call house. it s been a busy 12 months for the german duo since they re previous delusions outing, maintaining momentum by releasing some of the most inventive, warm, deep and soulful music on a host of vinyl orientated labels such as real soon, hairy claw and retreat

whether hes producing singalong house anthems (la mezcla) or hard edged tech house (red tape), michel cleis obsession with sound has seen him garner a reputation as one of electronic musics most exciting production forces. with recent remixes such as tracey thorns >why does the wind?< and harrison crumps >deep down inside< still rocking dance floors aplenty, cleis next solo move has understandably been an eagerly anticipated one.

inaya day and ralf gum are back on gogo music with this soulful outing including remixes by the muthafunkaz and roberto de carlo.>lose my worries< sees inaya day on top form and follows up ralfs single >complicated< which featured kafele and became one of the most acclaimed soulful house releases in 2010 so far.supported by danny krivit, quentin harris, dj yass, karizma, marlon d, dj pippi, casamena, richard earnshaw, jamie thinnes, dj meme, halo, danny marquez

alex tb and lukas are the most famous hard techno djs from brasil. technopride, beast, cardiac arrest, around the world, animasola, cannibal and hardwork are just a few of the labels they have been releasing on lately. probably the most sought after and booked djs from brasil now with their split ep on domestic violence. hard!

official re-release of the 1997 off shoot records >evacuation< (marathon ep) & 1995 solid groove (shimmer / present ep) done by aubrey!! huge techno title of middle of 90s , played by famous djs !! derrick may himself licensed shimmer for mix up vol.5!!! skudge, one of the most profilic producer revisited evacuation for new techno influence! his latest production has been played by all finest djs of the moment!! : massive dancefloor release !!

>that placid track< has been in the hands of some lucky individuals for some time now, making its way across dancefloors from berlin to new york, bristol to tokyo.
dark disco references are heavy throughout with a great use of strings licks, a slo-motion vocal sample and a classic cowbell keeping everything nicely in check. as with most of octobers productions though he still has one foot firmly inside berghainrendering this essentially disco track into something with more of a late night, broody edge.

a twinkle, a spark, and there you have it. many will say they saw it coming. at some point you could no longer ignore the signs, and actually youd suspected it all along: glamour is back in the club. berlin has become what new york was in 1981 and aÚrea negrot is the eartha kitt of the post-techno age. as part of hercules & love affair, perhaps the most enigmatic disco-ball band of the present day, the venezuelan disco diva has tackled issues of gender code through a four-four discourse and convinced the world that a slick performance under a strobe light can outdo than anything that has appeared in the light of day. now - as a taste of whats to come on her album next year - she is releasing her first ep on bpitch...

playmobils ms is the best kept secret on the label. this is a very very well known man running one of the most successful labels in the scene, but wishes to remain unknown for this release.. great release!

italo! house! now! 4 tracks by severino horse meat disco, rodion, bottin & ajello. compiled by munk. gomma presents a compilation that features all the new young italian musicians and producers who produce fresh, innovative, futuristic house music. yeah! you might have noticed that while most people

fourth single cut from the latest kuniyuki album >walking in the naked city<. a side,>set me free< was a most clubby tune on the album.kuniyuki edited to bit dirty and more funky. this track is all around for the fan of francois kevorkian to villalobos. b side,original version of >strom< was a classical ambient house track with female vocal. kuniyuki edited to instrumental and added stronger beats.this new version remind early production of blaze or danny tenaglia. both tracks are deep and emotional and lovely dj tool. its real deep house.

ig room ibiza vibes abound on this killer ep from solead, the parisian duo who have provided metroline with some of the labels most outstanding releases. in musica, tumbling beats and a melange of cuban pianos, horns and flutes play over a very robust rhythms to create an atmospheric big room builder.

not many single releases can be labelled as events, especially not in the ever homogenised techno world, but the first single from model 500 in eleven years, and the first recorded by the new band line up is most definitely an event.
its only fitting that this single is released on r&s records, whose relationship with the man widely acknowledged as the originator of detroit techno goes back 17 years and who released the last model 500 album back in 1999.

>the most important thing for me after all these years is to be independent as much as possible and to release music of my buddys, like minded artists and of course my own stuff< peace, kaos!

supplement facts records continue their rich run of form by handing a label debut to detroit-native lee curtiss. the >and we all fall down< ep has been one of the most hotly anticipated from the israeli label and is set to become the soundtrack to the last echoes of summer. we continue to dance, as the days grow short our nights become longer and lees ep is the perfect accompaniment….>i can hear you arthur<, a tribute to one of lees long-time music heroes, arthur russell, is an emotional escape. with russell being a direct sound-inspiration for the release, we are treated to a longing for a far away love. with waves of sound that build and cascade, accompanied by pillow-talk whisperings, all creating eight minutes of rhythmic, warm grooves. arthur never sounded better. after the body-swaying vibes of the a, side b brings the perspirec-electronic throb and hip-grinding action of labor of love. after yearning for arthur, we are more than appeased with the beautifully sultry and ever so intimate vocals of stephanie selvaggio. with its rhythmic guitar opening belying its true intention, labor of love develops into a sensual dancefloor cut with stephanies vocals floating effortlessly with the acidic beats as she drives us ‚crazy, and we all fall down is a perfect example of an artist at his most vunerable. its brutally honest sound invites the listener in with open arms and wraps itself around them like a warm cashmere blanket. as the brutal realisation that summer is almost over starts to sink in…its worth taking comfort in records like this, that make the transition that much easier.

big with: raresh, joris voorn, sebo k, monika kruse, sis, dj t, agnès, brothers vibe, butch, gorge, luke slater, danny tenaglia, anthony collins, einelkind, julietta, ekkohaus ,.. after a short break of redefinition puzzle traxx gets back on stage and welcomes a new artist to the family. italians are well-known for being experts in pizza, pasta, amore and - thanx to artist like mirco violi - some impressing dance electronica. after well received releases on labels such as be chosen, all inn limited, bloop, off, hypercolour and adult only, the young rising star is giving his debut on puzzle traxx. -enchanté-, a bassheavy driving house track with weird infatuating vocals, is probably his most outstanding work to date and has already caused waves among chosen tastemakers worldwide. -pamplona- is not less unique, bringing some crazy sax and flutes on the floors. but not enough of the dancefloor madness, as the package gets crowned by a dirty as hell remix from amsterdam s house hero je dàvu aka melon, who received heavy support of the worldwide dj elite lately for his raw meat tracks like -i zebra- on platzhirsch, -music got you movin- or more housy melon reworks for artists like sascha dive or the rebirth label. + excl. bonus download against code hidden on vinyl!

strut re-kindle their involvement with one of new yorks most revered djs and re-edit pioneers, danny krivit, with a fresh album of essential new, rare and classic re-works, past and present. mp3 download code included.

strut re-kindle their involvement with one of new yorks most revered djs and re-edit pioneers, danny krivit, with a fresh album of essential new, rare and classic re-works, past and present. mp3 download code included.

droid hit maker david flores aka audio injection has become one of the west coasts most prolific techno producers in 2010 with releases on timefog, enemy, subsensory, 4track, impact mechanics, droid recordings, and an upcoming remix with production partner drumcell on clr. well known for his collab work with drumcell, audio injection comes into his own on droid 10 with a remix by luis flores.

as one of the longest running um label hardline always brings us the most cutting edge d&b around. no exception this time as belgian artist skull rinses out some insane breaks on his latest release. check out his other release on manticore recordings too.

september signals a welcome return to the scene by two of d&b?s most respected characters, craggz & parallel, and it couldnt have come a moment too soon. since releasing their debut >northern soul< lp on valve back in 2006 the pair have stepped back, regrouped and are now ready to come full force with a brand new super-fresh sound that?s sure to raise heads throughout the scene. drawing on influences from electronic music past and present from early techno sounds, 80s synth-pop through to a myriad of contemporary dance music genres, craggz & parallel have created a truly unique and daring album sure to quench the most discerning and dance floor tastes whilst challenging the more traditional drum and bass album ideals. even reverting back to analogue production techniques to combine with the modern creates an experience unlike any other around today so keep you ears open for the genius new sounds of craggz & parallel.

more punk rock mayhem on purple marbled vinyl, limited to 350 copies!
hoping to fan the flames of heartfelt rebel rock, burning streets emerge from the scene that has produced some of the worlds most timeless punk rock anthems and that has given us dropkick murphys, far from finished and the street dogs. - ....boston.., ..ma.....
the already impressive lineup of i hate people bands only gets better with this release. rife with s..oli..d hooks, booming anthems and a sense of vigor that cant be quantified, burning streets have crafted an impressive debut with is it in black and white?. grab it for a road trip or blast it through a boombox, its good ....boston.... punk no matter where it takes you.

the something vinyl series continues this time with seductive house tunes and deep moments for the dancefloor and places beyond. five tracks and four bonus loops makes this the next typical warm vibrating something record, you have probably already expected. as the title suggests, its not a perfect clean and faultless production. there is the dirt and a sound inhabitant, for what stl records are well known for. experimentations in the worlds of hardware based tone generators and at the limits of analog signal processors. the tracks also deliberately dispense much static computer arrangements and were recorded mostly in live sessions to capture the actual feeling for each song. every being is a universe of its own, with all it s known and unknown places. there are mistakes and inner strangers which are made to learn and grow. this record is a recent snapshot from someones life, where the love for music and sound is maybe the most beautiful mystery!

emanating from japan, and discovered by eric d (of rub n tug fame). these re-edit masterclasses would never have gotten outside of their native market. luckily a helping hand from one of nycs most hyped party throwers has guaranteed a wider audience! all the combis so far have sold out in a matter of days and are now exchanging hands for silly money. this release has another glorious duo of obscure but super high quality dancefloor friendly edits. the price is a little more than we d usually like to charge, but if it wasnt for us, you d be buying these as japanese imports!

figure mainstays dimi angélis & jeroen search return with their next deep flowing 4 track ep for figure spc. the sub-label of len fakis impressive imprint, spc stands for quality, wide-ranging productions from some of the worlds most creative electronic musicians. launching headfirst into the classic-flavoured drum patterns of >generator<, we remember just what a magic touch this pair has. characteristic, impeccable production, rich, gorgeous analog subtleties and unstoppable machine funk. this is a mind-twisting passage for creative djs during urgent moments!

the west coast series continues... after the huge hasbeens release its sumerian fleet with a amazing 5 track ep full of big dark wave inspired tracks. the perfect sound track for a movie such as irreversible. scary, haunting and dirty! do we hear some influences of the cure? liaisons dangereuses? adult? front 242? john fox? by far the most inspiring electro release we have heard in a while with its crazy industrial drive and dirty machine funk and robotic synths. btw check out that last track blech erkrankung... that track alone is worth buying this record! big.

we at m=minimal are proud to have >conrad schnitzlers – zug< as first release. schnitzlers zug is one of the most important and first electronic minimalist works that were published in the 70s. almost simultaneously with the kraftwerks groundbreaking >autobahn< zug appeared on the legendary >the red cassette<. the wire magazine wrote about zug: kraftwerk might have used similar methods to create rhythm<!

running and releasing on the labels equalized, wax and subsolo, shed managed to become one of the most influential artists in todays techno, house and dubstep genres.
the vinyl version of his new album >the traveller< will be packaged in a luxurious gatefold cover.

finally, the live virtuoso olene kadar is back again with release #4 on his homebase mos ferry! not only the really massive kick makes the a-side >deal< a true stomper, that might put a smile on every detroit fans face also a guy called gerald would be thrilled! kadar uses common sounds and styles to stack his own unconventional sound-building - his own >house<. driving is probably the adjective that can express most accurately what constitutes the eight and a half minutes track with its funky organ chords. the b-side >sot:2< contains an equally virtuoso ass-shaker. somewhere between industrial aesthetics of the reverberated snare and the indefinable squawking sound its elements combine into a multi-dimensional piece of >club therapy< full of extremes. the unity of groovy kick and bass constitutes a high contrast to the vast extending percussion that moves at times in dramatic and absurd dimensions. approaching the drop, the almost out of control snare rolls and percussion drown any crowd in their own sweat dripping from the ceiling.

the 3rd release by sonic (resident u60311, airport, thai break) and amused mastermind taste t. this time they cite the commandante che guevara and the top-class remixes leave just one question: which mix shall i play? the a1 starts with an unbelievable earthbound and groovy remix by pier bucci. the chilean artist plays competent with grooves and vocals. the jacuzzi boys delivered an absolute master piece on a2. housy but extremely playful. the most housiest edit on b2 comes from the frankfurt veteran and coccon resident toni rios. hi-strings & house cords û nearly a classic house tune at its best. on b2 the dj discovers the original by taste t & sonic. a techhouse bomb with groovy percussion elements which completes this ep package.

isomer transition, also known as rj valeo, is producer and live performer from brooklyn, new york. after producing for a many years, his productions caught the attention of the moodgadget label and then pheek from archipel. he has released on both imprints and both were well received and respected, songs in his discography have been featured on both maryanne hobbÆs the breezeblock and magdaÆs fabric compilation. musically, isomer transition wears many hats and he offers race car productions the most avante-garde and futuristic of his repertoire. from the bursting and driving communication breakdown to the playful melodies of yellow orange flowers, all the way to the deep and thoughtful composition of on the verge of a breakdown, isomer transitionÆs expert attention to the most exacting sonic details will be sure to inspire both mind and body

handmade artwork dark music for the dark room, deep acid house mindfuck, sendex most sinister production so far. -- music for mutants