after the smash that was shatnereffekt one, handsette recordings return, bringing a host of diverse and super talented artists from around the world together on one massive ep and another essential array of electronic music.
kicking off the ep is kritical audios >spandex<, a tune that comes slow on the heels of the swedish duos 2006 braindance monster >krupp<. the swedish duo have come with an itchy slice of razor sharp electrofunk with a burbling acid bassline thats currently being caned by surgeon and rob hall (who says, i ve been playing the kritical audio track a lot. good stuff )... this is a big tune!
next up we have miles tilmanns >spirex< which starts with a wonky off beat that gives way to some wacked-out rubbery bassline action and a lead line that could have come from the keyboard hands of harold faltemeyer or parliaments bernie worrell.
following that is c. mantles >that other eden<. fearsome and delicate, morose and savage, >that other eden< is a serious piece of dancefloor heft with reese basslines burbling under a clattering beat before dropping away into a slightly terrifying double-drop breakdown.
unity gain temples >sahmo< rounds out the ep with a glistening, truly beautiful piece of work. the heavy kicks of the intro are met by a rush of lush chords and deft touches of melody, driving the track into a space that is pure audio luxury and reminiscent of brothomstates, arovane and tippers more contemplative moments.

dave huismans aka 2562 with his a made up sound project. archive contains four raw house tracks from the vaults with their roots in detroit and chicago house. ‘bounce’ and ‘disconnect’ combine the best of two worlds: the more traditional sample based house grooves and the spacious sounds and wrenching sub bass that have become his trademark. the same goes for the other two tracks... ‘wire’ is a phat acid track with a great drive. a strange atmosphere and a unique combination of classic structures with new and old sounds. this track will make sure that the sweat is dripping off those basement walls! ‘on&on’ has that catchy drunken beat slightly reminding of some theo parrish productions... finished with futuristic technoid synth stabs and pulsating acid-ish bass sounds that make this a great abstract & stripped-down house work out! killer!

an unapologetic and raucous party track roughly assembled from the rawest funk and married to a massive speaker shredding clanking riff, produced by some freak the minute we heard this demo, we knew we had to find a way to release ippfspecialops is a platform for new recruits to the ppf cause to present their work to the wider world dropped by the ppf at electric chairÆs end of year riot party, the unabombers immediately dived on the scribbled cdr after witnessing its roof raising power first hand. several months later, they provide one of their rare but priceless basement rocking remixes. in house activists leo zero and the ppf comandante himself also contribute two totally varied and guaranteed dancefloor busting reworks, already wreaking havoc at optimo, horse meat disco and many more cathedrals of decadence. bespoke label artwork from cyanide graphic one limited edition pressing

sometimes a track is so hot it just has to come back around again. about ten years ago brett johnson and dave barker (stucco homes) wrote some unbelievably catching house tunes, one of them being temptation and lies. so it just seemed right to give this track yet another life. deadbeat and mike shannon dive deep into a stripped down techno groover, removing the constant use of the vocals and creating a rolling techno dub version. some seriously deep bass in the production that works the subs in all the right places. ernesto ferreyra and guillaume coutu dumont aka chic miniature give you a playful melodic version on the flip. full use of the original chord progressions, combined with the guys signature marimba/latin percussion leaving you with a lush, warm summer hit. then brett dives into the track again giving you the oohs and ahhs mix. a ten minutes work out with bjs patented groove focused on the vocal harmonies in the original. the result is a warped, spaced out, long player that is sure to twist a few heads. mental just about sums it up. of course we had to include the original masterpiece for those who didnt find it the first time round. a favorite of everyone involved on the remix project i think youll agree that the temptation and lies cynosure mixes do the original some justice.

before you dive in the regular sales fodder i would like you to ask yourself this question: what if humans arent the only living creatures who can create & enjoy art...? well, meet a true & genuine artist at heart and take a minute for michaels story. totally moved and inspired by the life & work of michael, the silverback gorilla who talked sign language who unfortunately passed away in 2000 after a fatal heart failure, ronny & renzo produced this incredible song me, myself, good after the same titled painting by the hand of the late and great michael... may he rest in peace. ronny & renzo their original version is a 9 minute+ moving epic that not only looks back in sadness at the pain & horror michaels life started with when poachers killed his mother in front of his eyes. it equally celebrates the love & comfort, the guidance & protection he enjoyed while he and koko were adopted and lovingly raised by dr. penny patterson and dr. ron cohn. because of the serious and delicate nature of this tribute release we couldnt think of anyone more appropriate than dance exotica pioneers quiet village to perform the remix. these two extraordinary gentlemen lead you by the hand into the heart of darkness, to a meditative place somewhere deep in the jungle only they know of... after more than a year of silence, a new king kung foo release sees the light of day throwing the label right back in the leftfield disco game. these amazing recordings will not only have their impact on an ecstatic dancefloor but will also be the ideal soundtrack to a lazy sunday. enjoy! pressed on a limited quantity of 1000 copies and no chance for a repress, this desirable twelve inch with powerful cover art will be sold out in no time. but the most important thing here is that koko needs your help! so for each copy sold a part of your money goes to the gorilla foundation.

almost two years after his highly acclaimed debut, fabian bussmann is back with a release on debox. and the waiting was worthwhile! sometimes i m invisible is a remarkable piece of work and shows a recognizable advancement in fabians production skills. >or else< on the a- side is predestinated to be played on a big sound system: dark, athmospeheric, reverberated with lots of freaky delays and effects and equipped with a powerful bassline the track creates a tension that will surely massively discharge on the dancefloors this summer. the remix on the b- side was created by bastian buesser who recently attracted a lot of attention with his releases on debox and endlich elektro. buessers interpretation of the track is a deeper, more playful approach of the theme. without touching the basic structure of the track he constructs a more relaxed, athomospheric vibe, taking back the tempo and adding a new bassline to the adaption. the title track >sometimes i m invisible< clearly distinguishes from the the a- side and presents a different side of fabians work coming along with a groovy bassline and lots of percussive elements.

mountains is brendon anderegg and koen holtkamp, friends since their middle school days. they began exchanging musical ideas and compositions which led to them founding the apestaartje label in 1999. as their collaborations and individual projects blossomed, they decided to create mountains as a vehicle for live performance. a love of sculpting sound in front of an audience is at the heart of mountains. the groupÆs third album, æchoralÆ (their first self-titled release and second album æsewnÆ were both on apestaartje), is the culmination of their work to date and a balanced mix of the first two efforts. mountains are often compared to artists such as brian eno and fennesz, citing their extended melodies and their unique broad guitar work. mountains seamlessly blend pastoral electronic sounds with both field recordings and a plethora of acoustic instruments.the effect is incredibly sublime and hypnotic as the sounds slowly wrap themselves around each other and alter themselves in the mind of the listener. includes free download voucher.

chris special is destined for big things in 2009.original mix might be the most catchy tune on noir music to date and the whole soundscape of this track oozes summer, ibiza and happy people. we are taking no prisoners on this oneàà the perfect mix between credible tech house and the more commercial and catchy melodies. this tune would work perfectly in every club around the globe and yesàà thats how good it is.

this time the machine calls upon detroit hero gary martin (aka gi gi galaxy) to do the business. garys clean production style and attention to simple rhythms have defined who he is. this definition is reworked and slanted by the talents of andy garcia on the remix, so as usual, cryovacs components work together to exist, so that our music may evolve.

the mind melt keeps melting. pretty soon we will just be puddles of freaky essential oils, reduced down to our effervescent essence, like jasmine, or dry kool-aid. of course we are talking about onur Ízers album kasmir, the gift that keeps on giving. once again renowned artists have come out in full force reworking selected tracks off onurs album for vakants remix-only vr. first up is mr. rajko m³ller, better known as isolÚe, who having spent some time growing up in algeria, continues with the african remixer theme (tunisian born loco dice remixed eclipse on part 1. you know us, as if we even need an excuse to work in africa somehow.) isolÚe takes onurs otherwise chilling innervoice and reinterprets it into a thick warm blanket of reassuring bounce. flipping the record inverts dimensions of time and space. abyssfully deep legend baby ford takes the already ethereal aida and turns it into the soundtrack for finding the god particle. its scary, yes, but ultimately it could explain everything.

disconet was created as subscription program service, which professionally selected and mixed disco music for discotheque djs, mobile discos and radio stations. disconet is called as the granddaddy of all remix services and provided mixed/segued dj dance sets, not only to make the djs job a little bit easier, but to expose club goers to new music. the djs spinning at the height of the disco era were given access to a new creative tool - a different interpretation of current dance tunes to wow club goers. originally, the disconet records were to be issued on a monthly basis which were limited to 1000 - 1500 copies of each volume. the first disconet record was released in october 1977. disconet team at that time was: tom savarese, bobby dj guttadaro and kevin guilmet as well as mike wilkinson. tom, bobby and kevin were dj legends, who had already been awarded with the dj of the year title by billboard. these greatest hits volumes contain their finest work, the original licensed disco edits of all the floor fillers of the time that have been re issued for your listening pleasure. expect many more volumes in the near future.

uk producer, remixer & musician richard earnshaw continues to be one of the most indemand guys around in house music today. responsible for seminal work across leading labels from all 4 corners of the globe, his stunning mixture of deep, soulful & vocal combined with his darker, techier more underground alter ego, pretty much covers all the boundaries when it comes to house music. bringing together 4 of his latest productions across his own duffnote, one51 & for the first time on vinyl his constantly talked about guess label, earnshaw again covers the full spectrum of house from the soulful sounds of duffnote, to the more club driven sounds of guess. this is a strictly limited vinyl run features vinyl only exclusive material.

the revitalized moton records inc continues to impress and inspire us with amazing, undiscovered music. despite being launched in the early nineties, the label have only released just over 20 records. a co-operative effort between djs diesel, harvey, faiths dave jarvis and ashley beedle, this label has expertly amended and extended many an undiscovered, lost classic. as passionate afficionadoÆs and music lovers, their selections for the moton treatment are always dealt with respectfully, and released in super limited quantities, hence the crazy prices they reach in the second hand market !this expertly crafted trio of cuts is the handy work of non other than dave hill, founder of the legendary nu phonic label, well turned out gentleman about town and a fellow disciple of the good groove the quality is off the scale, the pressing is a one-off - you know what to do

san franciscos loose shus is the sound of today. with pulsing synths, funky riffs and sharp beats, loose shus has helped define a new generation of disco pioneers. his live shows incorporate amazing video projections sampling 70s and 80s television clips running in sync to his music. he is part of urb magazines next 100 for 2009. loose shus will also be appearing on the >valerie and friends< compilation due out may 27th, compiled by the coveted french collective valerie. mixed by mark pistel, member of hercules and love affair, and meat beat manifesto, this ep pops with clarity and punch to get the dancefloor moving. plant music are also proud to have lisbons xinobi on remix duties for <threesome< and los angeles keenhouse on remix duties for >taurus<. xinobi has been quite the hyped producer this past year including working with moulinex and a series of high profile remixes.
>itÆs rocket ships meets neon hotpants, meets teased hair, meets lazer beams, meets the zodiac, meets a 1970s hotel lobby and throw in a light pink pearlescent vibrator.< -- freedanger.com
>tracks that work perfectly on nowadays parties< -- discodust

orlando needs no introduction when it comes to his past and recent work in the world of electronic dance music. with over 100 releases on his belt and including classic recordings still played today.

after their last production faith christian pass and johannes team up again for sungod to continue their creative work. on the flip side johannes heil is celebrating life with his track true love. what else needs to be said!? supported by heiko mso, gregor tresher: excellent start for johannes heils new labeb!, toni rios, frank lorber. the same way volcanoes have eruptions, dicks have erections and bloody rivers flow: shit happens naturally! even when im on the toilet, i will not use force to squeeze it out because i know it will flow out anyway. its a state of mind, a way to live and the best description of how the creative process and the decisions of this new playground will take place. we will let it flow and get rid of the shit before it happens! we are not willing to take control, but we love to let things grow naturally.we love music, to play and to live a free life of passion, friendship and harmony.you can expect everything besides a concept label with corporate people creating corporate music. because the concept is to have none, but the heart will release the tunes we really love. no matter which genre you might order them to, of course, we are focused on club music, but still there will be music fit in perfectly to a sunny day on which you are sitting on the balcony having a barbecue with friends and drinking a cool beverage. there also might be a tune you can get laid to for the first time in your life. we dont create images, we dont believe in heroes - but we believe in you and ourselves. the most important place for us is the soul - the spot where it all is happening. so let us start with our two favourite tracks for the summertime.

travel the earth by hunch (aka hunee) is definitely a feeling. deep, dark, mysterious and enrapturing. flip over to hear label co-owner john daly re-work this incredible first release. did you get the hunch??

the original pressing of >get off< with serato control vinyl on the bside sold out before we even got them all back from the pressing plant. unfortunately we weren t able to press any more with serato, but we ve been getting requests all along and now that we ve got this jamming new remix from jack beats, we felt the time was right. if you don t know jack beats, they are plus one (of scratch perverts) and beni g. these guys are heavy on the uk scene and have recently done remix work for lady sov, white williams, ac slater, does it offend you yeah?, caspa, black ghosts and much more. they turn in an epic remix that switches from rough mid tempo drums and baltimore hey grunts, to one of the craziest electro wobble things we ve ever heard. seriously. crowds have been eating this thing up and with support from djs like craze, a-trak, kissy sellout, drop the lime and boyz noize this is bound to be a big tune for summer. of course you also get the original line up with the diplo produced >get off<, the awesome bonus beats, and the rob3 remix.

sven tasnadi is a producer who, with every release, audibly and gracefully takes his style down the many different avenues of house and techno cityà his latest, brave work for poker flat then could perhaps be described as a midnight drive down main street, tempted by and lingering at some of the darker side streets, yet journeying on regardlessà.! its a fantastic ride from tasnadi, that sees two versions of the title cut plus a perfect b side track included for good measure. >habanero< is a tough, tracky concoction of thick bass led percussion, warbling, building sci-fi synths and classy hi-end hats. the unmistakable groove begins low and simply builds upwards, creating a 10 minute cabride through ultra-modern tech house, cuba style! we wont spoil the fun with the tingling breakdowns key momentà but theres also a (without trumpet) version on the b1à.! carrying on the chunky, dramatic vibes, >piri piri< dubs things out as a blissful and unique synth line carries this beautiful journey track along its honest and respectful path. a wonderfully resolute deeper moment from tasnadi, the phasing vocal stutters and pads play together with the central in delightful harmony, reminding us of the producers ear for touching and timeless arrangements

releasing for the first time on paradigma musik, two young artists from the italian port city oflivorno or (in english) leghorn, have united under the techno alias, alicanuel for the imprint’ssixteenth edition.ilario alicante, one half of alicanuel, was practically born with a passion for music whichultimately resulted in 10 releases – including the successful living near africa, released in2008 on cecille records. his work is respected and played by the legendary likes of svenväth, ricardo villalobos, marco carola, luciano, nick curly, and many more. ilario s currentbase in berlin has had a powerful influence on much of his work.ilario’s musical half is none other than the eccentric, emmanuel beddewela, currently residingin italy. testing all musical boundaries, emmanuel bears a strong stance in the contemporaryunderground techno and house scene. the sounds and melodies echoed in his work stem backto the very music of his ancestry.paradigma bagged a mound of talent on this number including a festive two-sider comprisedof „tagonga,“ a romantic upbeat track with violins and recorders weaved throughout its courseand „as warm as you can,“ moderately mirroring its counterpart using modern instrumentals.both genial tracks reveal ilario’s fervent deep house grooves and emmanuel’s old countryetno-folk melodies.

eddie leader teams up with dallas vocalist red eye (robsoul / dotbleep) & manchesters moodymanc (2020 vision / dessous) for a techy affair thats receiving support from the likes of josh wink, milton jackson, laurent garnier & charles webster amongst others. the original is a tough deep house track which will also raise a smile from techno fans. eddie uses moody keys and twisted stabs accompanied by red eyes slick vocals and live percussion from dubble d is thrown in for good measure. dubble d adopts his moodymanc alias for the remix and pulls out a sound reminiscent of maw drums and a mr fingers bass line cutting up the vocals nicely for a dubby effect. leader also throws in a bonus track that would work nicely in the early hours. hudd traxx have been on a roll as of late and this is more of the same ,-) plays from - josh wink, milton jackson, charles webster, agnes, laurent garnier & loads more ...

juan kidd is one of an elite few to bootleg a faithless record and get the seal of approval from maxi jazz himself. pete tongs a fan having spun it in miami and so is cr2 head honcho mark brown, so much so that hes signed this monster to the label. he is man responsible for the dark, techy, house sounds youre hearing in the clubs rightnow - his sound is dirty but expertly polished. his is one of a breed of new school producer/djs with labels queuing up to sign his work. with bags of experience as a dj and engineer, he is breaking through as one of the most respected producers on the underground scene. kidd has many fans inc steve angello, erick morillo who have signed juans tracks to theirlabels size & subliminal and teaming up with mark brown released the massive æburningon subliminal.

another great release from loose records, this time we have flavio diaz, with a 3 track s plus a tune made with his friend rino cerrone, after being played last winter by allthe big names, during the promo period. finally all the fans of loose records can have a chance to catch another fine work from the label that everyone loves. all 4 tracks are verydanceable and will surly make a great impact on the dancefloor

we love and admire roman fluegels solo work, as well as everything he has done with alter ego and his amazing klang imprint, so its an honor to release these tracks on turbo.

the journey of a chillian sound influenced by a particular romanian flavor. this sounds wild! therefore, the material to follow will be focused on interesting work. pier bucci together with monochrome including the romanian artists livio & roby allying this time their third beloved partner george g, together they come out in a beautiful ep called, santiago de bucharest. what kind of connections can be found in these two culture background in the context of their own music expression? since last years south america represented a big influence in electronic music, with the latin vibes and soul! extremely obvious is that rumanian artists identify naturaly with latin influences as their common origins helped them easily to experience this into one and solid sound. despite of the latin common element which connect the artists, their soul and spirit it is expressed unique but different in their own particular way.

now out for real. hot on promo with support from masters at work, miguel migs, and more. a feel good disco house track perfect for the summer with a male vocal, female harmonies and some funky guitar(think tortured soul or brand new heavies). remixed by jon cutler on the flip. 180g vinyl

after seeing the banging >red hot< - her first released production - become the all-favorite track on airdrops extraction us compilation, it is a natural step for connie to slip once again into her constar outfit, and release this time her first record, the sunset tribe ep. here, constar does what she does best, take her clan on a ride through different skylines, from the shores of bali in indonesia to the chinese inland mountains. indeed, in sunset tribe the careful listener will hear parts of a kecak ceremony - pronounced keh-chahk , also known as the ramayana monkey chant - a form of balinese musical drama, that roots in a traditional trance-inducing exorcism dance. a piece usually performed by a circle of hundreds of men percussively chanting cak while throwing up their arms, depicting a battle between the monkey vanara and the evil king ravana...
phoenixxx strikes the cord! using elements and melodies of traditional chinese instruments, the pipa, guzheng and erhu, constar takes our journey even further east. allying a bumpy and light-hearted groove to the depth and gravity of the instruments used, constar also offers an exploration into her balanced mind and soul. bringing the witchcraft even further, who better than the craziest wizard-duo electronic music has ever come across, voodeux! celebrating the release of their debut album on mothership, voodeux - aka tanner ross and james watts - create their very own blend of magic potion that no spirit - good or bad - could resist. simply spellbinding and savage, voodeux know the cerebrums fluids inside out, and will work them through their supernatural enchantments!

grey area records is a new label based in milan, born by a group of italian artists deeply fascinated by techno. their aim is to offer different shades of dancefloor oriented music, ranging from deep and dark atmosphere to fresh and sunny vibes, with a high regard for a groundbreaking interpretation. this release is all about basslines, darkness and groove, showing what two young but very talented producers can achieve together. this studio collaboration between alessio mereu (cmyk, renovatio, t-bet) and the selph (apnea, thisorder, sunplay), carries the distinctive mark of both, resulting in rolling basslines,solid grooves and moody melodies, carefully packed in astonishing soundscapes.we can guarantee this unique alchemy to work incredibly well for both your body and your soul.

tuccillo joins delusions of grandeur for their forth release turning in two tracks of funk injected house that will work wonders on the dancefloor. hot from his releases with willie graff on freerange, circus company, drumpoet and liebe*detail, the ibizan producer delivers once again with a release that will put him firmly on the hype list for 2009. panorama is one of those tracks that will be played by djs right across the board and creates a killer vibe whether its at its original tempo of 118 or pitched right up for peak time action. the rolling beats, looped up guitar hit and siren synths create a mighty track that treads a familiar path but does so in such style that we challenge you not to get bitten by the bug. taken things in an altogether deeper, darker and more twisted direction with have switzerlands finest kalabrese taking care of the remix. his very capable hands and ears, not to mention vocal skills, have resulted in a warped, acidified excursion full of bottom end pressure and brilliant percussion. a real trip this one. finally, on the flip, we have tuccillos this time, taking things back into house territory with a funk filled workout that utilizes a pitched down vocal and horn stabs to great effect. that doesnt sound great on paper we know, but give it a listen cos it works a treat.

per martinsen aka mental overdrive shouldnt need any introduction being the granddad of the norwegian electronic music scene and all... hidden away in a little snowcave near the polar circle hes currently preparing the bits that eventually will become his debut album for full pupp.weve heard some bits and though wed like to keep them all under the lid for a little while longer, heres a little sneak peek of what hes done and hopefully preparing you off his unique take on modern dance music taking in elements of new wave, new beat, detroit and dubstep on the way. per unleashed this on us at one of the full pupp nights in oslo and recently we saw how it took the roof off at fabric... for the b-side we paired per up with the equally detroit-loving blackbelt andersen which gives us a hi-speed samba techno work out with a unhealthy deep bass.

some notorious electronic music talents have started their careers as percussionists. and so did yaya, but his tale is different to all the rest. his new release for desolat takes a unique, upbeat approach to 4/4 beats: combining heartfelt benin influences - samples from dialogue and traditional ballads - with the stretched-out tension and release of balearic and the bubbling pops and stutters of tech house, plus the occasional kickback to a commodore64 high score melody. raised in turin, italy, rhythm was his lifeblood for yassin legali, also known as yaya, from an early age. his father was the lead vocalist and percussionist for mbamina, a band consisting of musicians from benin, zaire, italy and cameroon. mbamina released eight albums, collaborated with artists like manu dibango and salif keita, were sponsored by paco rabanne and played all over africa, including a show for the presidents of senegal and france. their final show was with james brown in paris in 1985 - the year yaya was born. well-versed in his fathers legacy, yaya grew up playing drums and djembe, and at the age of 15, began performing as a percussionist in turin clubs. just one year later, he was already djing, playing funk, soul, afrobeat, house and garage. manu dibango and fela kuti found a spot in his crate next to records by masters at work and dimitri from paris: contrasts of rhythm and structure that pervade his music to this very day.

played by efdemin, ellen allien, karotte , lawrence, luciano, len faki, monika kruse, raresh, shinedoe... hailing from the southeast asian jungle, globalization, diaspora, and the unchecked native baboon explosion have all seriously endangered patuá, so we are afraid that poor patuá has very few brothers and sisters left in this world. lucky for you, as the vakant freak out bus has transversed the planet so many times now, we have indeed found (gasp) patuá and present patuá here for your delight and revelry. all it took to lure patuá onto the bus was some animal crackers and a 1989 game boy. truly momentous, yes we feel like noah. once onboard we immediately put patuá to work and this double a-side is the result. apparently house is big everywhere. smooth and warm, a-side macaista reaches out to the remaining patuá of this world and says, i am here, do not fret. if patuá reaches out with macaista, aa-side chapado is the reach around. much like his newfound masters, patuá is quite cheeky. thick and spacey chapado is the patuá mating call to all the remaining tribe members earthbound and beyond!

described by bbc radio 1 dj and experimental music maven, mary-anne hobbs as >one of the most inspired and agile lyricists in the world today<, ben sharpa has created an epic work that takes the listener on a journey into the tortured mind of an artist who has remained fiercely dedicated to his art ... think roots manuva, dj mujava, beans ...

the return of mr lee aka joey negro with his better days records inc series another 4 classics moments get a timely re work.kicking off with a edit of the clash classic ærock the casbah stretched and extended for the dancelfoor..botty beats is a percussion fuelled electro tinged monster that has been big for greg wilson etc.the flipside has more latin infused boogie feel on gonna getcha and a more downtempo feel to mellow mellow rap on. another quality ep from mr lee

weve been pestering the dd boys for some time to release this awesome duo of reworks, and finally its here ! for number 9 in the disco deviance series, dicky trisco dips into the vaults and selects two of his all time favourite cuts and reworks them into fresh new versions dripping in disco boogie and electrofunkin vibes. first up is >come to me< which cuts up kanos >cant hold back (your loving)< and reworks it into an extended summer disco delight that is sure to work the dance floor. while on the flip >rip it dub<, the long awaited dub version of orange juices pop classic, finally sees the light of day and extracts every ounce of the track s original electrofunk flavour and pushes it to the max. more quality vinyl only gems for djs who love the disco sound

denis rusnak from germany lets his sister work in an industrialised surrounding. released on warps dancefloor orientated arcola sublabel in 2003.

the flame recordings is proud to announce heimat 35! this is the name of the new ep from the top italian dj and producer andrea fiorito,a lot of experience on stage mixed with a touch of class like few artists untill now. in this work he puted together his passion for swing music from 1920-1940’s with a super house groove.the result is something he likes to call swinging cabaret house in the a side. about b1 side andrea fiorito likes to play with some chicago old school techno elements and jazz organs mixed with strong native percussions. b2: imagine to make a trip in america latina,some strong cuban influences together with funk bassline to let you dance when the sun is shining!

through basic channel and rhythm and sound — his collaborations with mark ernestus — moritz von oswald first of all conjured from thin air, then comprehensively mapped out the grounds of a deep exchange between real deal jamaican dub and classic, detroit style techno. the duos accomplishment and influence are immense. the repercussions of their work within electronic dance music have been incalculable...

andre sobota returns to spectrum with another techbomb. black pearl takes us on a slightly tougher and germanic route compared to his previous outing on spectrum. its building synth line and driving deep bassline will have a cross over appeal to a wide range of djs. remix duties come courtesy of spektre, work their usual magic on this.

its played by richie hawtin, monika kruse, someone else, brothers vibe, anthony collins! with boogie nights he presents a strong track with a heavy bassline, filled with lots of percussions and a nice delayed vocal sample. first part of senkel comes with deep subs and is more dry until the break. beware of the nice clap, that excels impressive in every drumfree second! excellent work! patrick reiths remix of boogie nights is a rollin, massive submonster. he used only a few cutted vocalsnippets from the original track for his breaks. perfect for the prime time

support by enzo elia, sultan, oliver koletzki, martin eyerer, marc romboyà flash recordings was a result of collaborations between oliver koletzki and florian meindl back in 2006, now after olivers label stil vor talent took off and flooded him with work, florian manages flash on his own. the first musical statement for this new paths florian is going comes in the shape of a single with two perfectly crafted dance-floor weapons: >time to move< is a disco tech- house tool built with a solid and mechanic meindl beat&bass construction, which ends up in a superlong break before it gets hit back by the beat.

after setting 2007 alight with his award winning debut solo album a mind of its own karizma returns with the highly anticipated sequel: a mind of its own version 2.0 the upgrade! karizma continues to defy categorization as he moves between his customarily ferocious club bangers through downtempo burners, atmospheric soundtracks and even smoothed out soul with featured vocalists monique bingham, fruity and djinji brown on rap duty. karizmas trademark fusion of raw electronic grooves transcend through the house, broken, dubstep and so called funky house scenes, his raw style influencing beatmakers across the genres. karizma has been putting in the work in 2008 tearing up dancefloors the world over from on a mind of its own v2.0 the upgrade karizma has raised the bar once again as he continues to find new ways to rock clubs, cars and headphones worldwide.

second installment by berlin based mri who successfully cultivated since 2002 some serious dance terrains. this release carries two outstanding and rare remixes as well as one original track. by taking techno deep into the mine shafts of dub, chain reactions / basic channel artist fluxion created an eerie, full-circle remix of the latter. you can hear that a man is at work who knows his gear well and is good in what he is doing. the production is brilliant, the selection of sounds superb, set-ups are constructed with caution, superimpositions are finely layered, propagations and ripenings are get going in a well-considered manner. dreadnaught bassline, steady hi-hats and lo-fi clips – a must for basic channel fans ! on the flip, young talented producer u.e.s. delivers the meanest blend of modern techno style and reduced shaped subs that just creams it on every system. and as well as both guys together does mri with original track rough. the „el castillo“ ep separates the styles over two sides and with „rough“ functioning as a wicked minimal techno track with shifted groove hinging on a grinding bassline - drives the track into abyssal techno territory. fans of basic channel and modern electronic music enthusiasts will be all over this beauty.

a-list partner for the a-side >trust<, berlin-relocated seth troxler from detroit, has been delivering countless bangers for crosstown rebels, spectral or wolf + lamb and forged quite a reputation for himself. seth brings freshness and freedom in his work as well as in his relationships with the girls! his edgy voice takes off on some sick rumbling percussions, and pairs up all along the track with mind twisting waves and swirling vibes to impulse a dizzying, thus delighting booty-shaking dance. loyal to the house tenets but frivolous with innovations this is straight out of the top drawer, trust us!no less rewarding, the tiefschwarz brothers hit the >roads< on the b-side. the opening steady beat is gradually driven by hypnotic keynotes to a darker path. break! the drums take the lead again, but still infected by the loop, the track goes on, and compels to an irresistible euphoria. far out! tiefschwarz step up once again with a must-have record, be ready for the next things to come!

vertex is an exploration in two parts. the a sideÆs vertex and the locus of points explore the trackier side of tejadaÆs work meant mostly for vinyl play. both tracks make good use of strong wavetable chorded sounds, which are modulated throughout. the rhythms of the chords make up the identity of the track with elements coming in and out. vertex showcases a more layered approach to take the track from a percussive to a smooth feel. the locus of points follows more of a straight up techno approach sounding simple and effective. the b-side explores the more melodic and arrangement based side of tejadaÆs work. liquid mirror is a track rich in layers. 3 modular synth layers provide the initial modulating melodic ground work which is then complimented by lush tejada keyboard work bringing the song to itÆs apex and then reducing it back to itÆs start all while backed by tejadaÆs powerful drum work. p.l.l. (which stands for phase locked loop, a process explored here) continues this theme in a less obvious way. modular synths and drum tracks start things off while midway a modulating melodic phrase is introduced playing back a bit differently every time. four songs in all showcasing tejadaÆs simple and complex approach to dance music.

remember the great samplitude collection on work records? we continue the legendary serie with number 14...

yet another live/production outfit has sprouted from the fertile techno soil of amsterdam. its name - gimikk - echoes the unpretentious attitudes and sounds of our flourishing underground scene. it was the open and co-operative spirit of our new school techno generation that brought daniel sanchez and eelco augustijn aka. e-contact together. after two well-received eps and a lot of hard work their debute album is a fact. we present to you untitled concept, a killer collection of tracks set to shake up dancefloors around the globe.

passionate, uncompromising, resolutely underground. a few words to describe the work and career to date of swedens finest real techno exponent, grovskopa. masterminding two high-calibre labels with frequent appearances on other imprints of repute, whilst giving a voice to the techno community through the nursery forum, he is clearly one of the harder working producers around. >make tomorrow< is the next chapter in his tale for the label, following the hotly anticipated and well received prologue of sect 2. >atopic< creates dense and intimate atmospheres, overlaid with a reflective, introspective key structure, culminating in the most poignant & moving of melodic sequences. >skinstrumental< bridges the void between tracks, speaks of the space between stars as our minds turn to thoughts of galaxies and nebulae, the spirit of detroit radiating like a supernova.>the fierce hug< completes the aural triptych, by contrast offering a more upbeat, playful yet no less desirable option for the more creatively diverse techno mix

please welcome the 2nd youngster in our rooster. with just 20 years, he is already a professional in the swiss scene: stefano tropeano played at the internationally well reputated oxa in zurich, at loft luceme, acqua zurich, club q and many more. he is definately one to watch in the future. for his first production he received maximum support of namito, well known for his releases on kling klong or great stuff, rounding up this powerful package that should make it very difficult to decide which track to play, just because they all work out equally great.