there was a time when to die was something slightly different from what it is today. back in the last days of the middle age, some hidden monk was concerned about how to die properly, according to the catholic standarts of that era, so he wrote a book that was a cornerstone in that period. this has been the leitmotiv and inspiration in the concept that drives this album, the ars moriendi book from 1415, a book that gave some clues about how to die properly, avoiding lack of faith, despair, impatience, avarice or spiritual pride, all those actually track titles in this compendium.

apollo are proud to present a stunning new project from nyc / berlin based artists soundwalk collective aka the trio of stephan crasneanscki, simone merli and kamran sadeghi. formed in manhattan to produce concept albums, sound installations and live performances, they create immersive audio excursions from field recordings which they gather from all over the globe - previous works have seen them collaborate with berghain, nan goldin, the films of jean-luc godard and patti smith.

fast, driving and hypnotic techno by tomas kunkel from argentina.

this amazing ep from dubsons has an amazing analog sound with a mixture of tracks. we have a bouncey groovey track, a driving housey track and an underground minimal dark room track. all these tracks have had amazing support from the likes of rhadoo, petre inspirescu, nu zau and lots more. this ep has been in the pipeline for some time and is still doing the rounds at various events and festivals with the big boys. burghez has an irie, creepy feel which would go down well at any after hours or main time set and is our personal favourite here at trapped ldn.

holic trax off shoot monoklo hits a third firing release now with a new ep from verrina & ventura. verrina & ventura are an italian pair who make fresh house and techno sounds and run the all inn, only 300 and howl labels. they are busy people who put out a lot of music and here serve up some brilliantly unhinged sounds for this darker, more club focussed series. up first, metaluna is a freaky track with shimmering voices and prickly, ticking percussion all underpinned by warm belches of sub-bass. it s a late night cut with plenty of unhinged atmosphere in its glitchy grooves. ork is less kinetic and more settled in a bulky, heavyweight groove. scraping perc and icy hi hats bristle and brim as muted synth stabs bring some colour and soul to the party. the deep and delicious dhrawn has big techno hi hats and more glitching, patchy machine sounds all run through with warming chords. trilling vocals go off in the distance and the whole thing manages to be emotive and human as well as devastatingly direct and dancefloor orientated. last of all, nihil is another visceral track with industrial synths, scurrying bass and sliding drums that makes you want to jerk your body. this is a brilliantly off balance ep full of arresting and inventive grooves aimed squarely at the floor

the divergent label is set to build on the success of its first release with a standout second single this spring, this time from exciting new artist end to end, co-produced by label boss bimas. the single also features a remix from the head honcho as well as stephan krus and is another fine package that is set to further cement the reputation of this up and coming imprint. paolo aliberti is an italian artist who has worked with labels like melodica and stealth since starting out in the 80s. his big and bouncy techno sound has a focus on melody, groove and harmony, and he recently linked with the ceo of media records to start this new alias end to end

elusive rec head honcho, slavaki, claims back the label-reigns for the next instalment of signature elusive quality material. the ep comes in shape of a 180g vinyl limited to 300 numbered copies and is moments away from becoming a collectors item, not to mention that it is being made available well ahead of a digital release. dont sleep on it! 4 track offering is compiled of entirely new material that exhibits slavakis constantly evolving sound and is bound to pleasantly surprise both the fans of his sold out debut lp and the new audience alike. the opening in circles is a pulsating experimental minimal groove that miraculously resolves into a lush sonorous landscape. sunday rain takes the listeners on a wondrous aural trip-out while masterfully wrapping them around a solid, yet understated dub carcass. escalator picks up with contagious bass line which is guaranteed to make the dancefloors move. the ep culminates in vinyl-only dub wonder herb. the track is immediately danceable, heavily mulch-layered, politically poignant and benefits from the bottomless depth of vocals. this is slavakis way of thanking every single one of us who are supporting the vinyl format and a sure way to make your sets stand out in the sea of uniform mixes compiled of digitally available content. from the start the track bubbles with positive vibrations and touches the listeners in those most hard to reach places. not least due to advanced mixing and mastering technique insuring that stereo signal gets a unique multidimensional feel to it. the message is simple, its more than a perfectionism, its a disease! just play is slavakis way of making sure that no matter which format you chose, you will find something special to help you surpass those who are not prepared to dig deep enough. with a range of new material this wide and quality of production and execution this high elusive028 is not only the disease but the cure as well. hear it and get infected!

his latest release opens with title track ‘the ground’, an epic house cut with spaced out synths and electronics colouring the smooth rolling drums. filled with main room drama, it is a standout cut for sure. remixer darren price is best known as being the tour dj turned key member of legendary dance duo underworld. he uses all his knowledge of time on the road and in the studio with that outfit to serve up an old school mix that retains the original’s sense of melodic colour and proggy intentions whilst layering in some loose limbed and driving house drums that really take it up a level.

informationstechno was released on cassette in 2014 via zeon light and it was nominated for best swedish dance album of the year at manifestgalan 2015. during 2015 the band received attention from swedish radio p2 and p3 and performed a series of gigs at home in stockholm. the second album informellt was released on lamour 2015 and a remix album called reformellt released early 2016. motormännen make information techno infused with an air of swedish nostalgia through a filter of retro-futuristic skepticism. the music is packed with minimal acid loops and samples with excerpts from swedish politicians, documentaries and christer glenning, reflecting on times when the cold war and the traditional welfare state were dissolving. inhibitions were relaxed and new, foreign influences crept into the body of society and the old information monopolies. motormännen s tracks are visually enhanced by messages from pictures and videos from the 1970s and 80s.

bottenvikens silverkyrka welcomes you to a collective trip towards eternity with the ep arken, a sequel to det stora uppvaknandet. the congregation has recorded tracks to convey a sensation of dance as salvation. contributing to the record are anna levander, sebastian adolfsson, ingrid marklund, ulrika stenhamre and mats wikstroem. the mission of arken is to gather, listen, dance and together end time.
pressing on transparent yellow vinyl.

limited hand-numbered release.
third and final chapter of the trilogy “devotion”, by one of the two owners of sublunar, sciahri, consisting of three limited, hand-numbered releases.
“devotion - part 3” is the final stage of the journey into the author’s sonic environment. the pace is initially fast and energetic, with “anathema” and “prostration” exploring different areas of the frequency spectrum through mysterious yet functional techno arrangements, which then lead us to the closing track of this whole excursion, “critical devotion”, a slow-motion uplifting anthem that brings us back to the surface.

our dedicated digging team has scoured the planet once again to bring you yet another dope rare break kit from around the planet. ready to chop, loop, and layer, international breaks 505 features 101 new breaks from from the late 60s to early 80s. our team assembled a comprehensive break beat kit with ultra rare gems from russia, china, thailand, india, korea, japan, bulgaria, turkey, france, holland, italy, poland, uk, and brazil. if you are looking for more variety than your typical over sampled soul breaks, then this kit is is perfect for your production arsenal. don’t sleep on this kit!

the 3rd release in the quartin catalogue re-issues series (following the aforementioned albums by jose mauro and victor assis brasil) is piris vocs querem mate, a highly sought after jewel of twisted psychedelic mpb. still to come from far outs reissuing of the catalogue are victor assis brasils esperanto, and another jose mauro release a viagem des horas.

with a trail of club-worn bodies left in his wake since his debut lobster theremin ep, closely followed by huge slabs for shall not fade and unknown to the unknown, trp joins the mörk clan with four tough and ethereal modern classics in his crunchy house-techno hybrid production style.

from sweden via barcelona the machine man known as rimbaudian serves up dreams of summer for meda fury’s latest release. italian piano house stabs, midi-flute, tweaking bass and jacking drums herald outdoor parties and long nights ahead. vinyl only release for djs.

for his 2nd ep on the parisian label ondulé recordings, dj un*deux decided to surprise us. with -tool for fools-, his hip hop background is talking......with -two for bass- that s the dark side of dj un*deux, the kind of track you keep preciously for the peak time when you need a jumpin bassline... and finaly with -groovy vapes-, this is a pure soul cut that ends the trip.

the first inner shift encounter with ewan jansen was several years ago on a pair of test pressings, from mike grant of moods and grooves. the label hadn t even begun yet, but ewan created a huge impression and wasn t to be forgotten by them later. ffwd to 2016/17, enter: return to hyperbola. the first track in, you get a good tech house/deep house vibe called docking lane , fully equipped with lovely atmospheres, a driving kick and intelligent chords. next is bulkhead, mainly defined by a full-sounding, broken beat rhythm and expressive keyboards. b1 is deceleration , another 4-4 deep house number, but witha subtle quirkiness and over all moody feel. on the b2 is perspex, featuring a funky bass, nice pads and elevating keyboard part. dont miss out, ewan never fails to impress.

r.a.p. is an argentine duo of producers based in buenos aires conformed by maxi raffone and juan manuel pinal. hypnotic and classic, are the characteristics of his music reason why national and international djs choose to play their songs. savor music, unlock recordings, rationalism, onward recordings, hermine records, are some labels that relied on their sound.

new edition of this very rare deep spiritual jazz album (currently £400 on discogs for an original!) first released as a private-press album in 1970 on flautist lloyd mcneill’s own asha record label in washington, dc. first reissued on soul jazz records’ universal sound sub-label in 2011 (long deleted) and now available newly digitally remastered on soul jazz records main label. this album is released as a limited-edition 1000-copies worldwide lp with download code included.

180 gram 2x12 inch lp in gatefold sleeve with liner notes and download code included.
a new, twenty-track compilation focussing on a twenty-year period (1950-1970) of modern jazz in the little kingdom, featuring the leading players from that era. due to the absence of its main players during the heydays of modern jazz, belgium will not be remembered for a unique jazz sound or an extensive discography. however, the little country produced a number of highly talented musicians who played lead roles on the international jazz scene. let s get swinging: modern jazz in belgium 1950-1970 retraces their steps and presents some of their finest works, including guitarist philip catherine, saxophonist jack sels, multi-instrumentalist jacques pelzer and vibraphone player, percussionist and vocalist fats sadi lallemand.

limited and numbered 2017 rsd release, 180g triple vinyl in tri-fold sleeve.
this triple album brings together the two main strands of fsol’s current output, namely the “from the archives” series and the “environments” albums. comprising a total 48 tracks, 35 of them are new or previously unreleased.

mchy i porosty land on polish label brutaz with an ep that traces a story of broken dreams, mold, dying and crippled love. sprinkled with darkness and light, this four track excursion skips through the rougher side of house, touchig on more industrial territory.

minimalistic art sublabel, 0000, kicks things off with scribble acid, an ep from man at the top, brayan valenzuela. title track scribble acid is a mixture of acid sounds and saturated kicks combined to create an industrial techno line. 0000 differs, highlighting the simpler sound of acid. error makes use of metallic percussion to devastating effect but is lined with pauses in all the right places to allow you to breathe.

tokyo s tresvibes soundsystem (satoshi otsuki, dj pi-ge, kikiorix) releases 3rd release from their vis rev set label. this time they feature noha who previous released from low to high, nabuco and second step records. noha shows his versatile talent in 3 tracks.

kraut house vs ethane house without touching any cliché is probably the tuffest job to do. keinemusik head honcho adam port flexes his muscles and shows his skills. superb new record, keinemusik keeps on going strong!

cascades is the music collaboration between two montreal-based musicians, neo-classical pianist jean-michel blais, and genre-defying grammy award-nominated electronic producer mike silver (pka cfcf). building off their sold out performance during the globally-celebrated 2016 red bull music academy, cascades is a stunning 5-song, 30-minute meeting-of-minds that navigates the spaces between the artists’ respective crafts and tendencies toward playful minimalism. featuring new versions from the duo’s catalogues, a reworking of john cage’s “in a landscape”, and a brand new, classical-meets-trance original composition, “hypocrite”, cascades is a celebration of the traditional and experimental, dissolving the old into the new.
the vinyl release is limited to 1000 numbered copies and includes a downloadcode.

the 3rd release from detroit influenced japanese techno label select kashiwa. derrick may s already played a1.twilight and shadow. a2.life sounds like mixture of japanese game and animation music plus detroit techno. and anacatesthesia track b1.walking on the cloud. all three tracks consist of japanese sensitivity and detroit style funkiness + soulful sound. this is more classic detroit than recent tracks from detroit.

im klanggarten is the very first release on frank wiedemanns newly established bigamo label by the musician, video artist, author and dj rainer buchmüller aka fred und luna. it began as an homage to german electronic music of the 70s and 80s known as kraut. however, rainer gives his style its own name: elektrokraut or krautelektro, in which he blends kraut elements, such as repetitive rhythms, with beautiful melodies and modern electronic sounds. this lp comes as a double vinyl in a gatefold cover!

blk drp is back. this time michael klein invited eduardo de la calle and twr72 to support the #2 of his label. deep groovers and strong smashers in here.

even with the first sounds, the organic structures can be heard - and felt. a crystalline crackling of the hi-hat very close to the ear, as if the black volcanic sand of lanzarote would trickling on the metal. the echo of the samples does not point to endless distances, rather, it swings up the cochlea and enters into a special world in which sound material develops a delicate self-life.

we are pleased to welcome the brazilian fabiano pit in our sixth release, join him agent! and collective machine with amazing remixes. welcome on a new planet of music.

unscene record s debut 12-inch release, theme of roman ep , features three modernistic tracks from grecian artists kostas georgoudis and alex dimou (in a b-side collaboration). a1-theme of roman (original mix) initiates the quest by creating minimalistic soundscapes of a cinematic nature, translating to listeners as a prismatic chemistry of iridescent textures, dub, and pitch-shifted voices. a2-palouse (original mix), provides a discourse between vintage aesthetics and futuristic dynamism, rendering a more abstract and atmospheric composition. on the flip side, track b1-mozy (original mix) demonstrates a steady rhythmic bass construction complimented by high-hat variations, while giving rise to a primordial sense of movement and full bodied grooves. wholly, theme of roman ep delivers a cohesive collection of original mixes, all of which stem from various parts of the deep house/ tech house/ minimal techno spectrum.

illegal alien next catalog number iarltd006 belongs to italian artist and illegal alien member, mari mattham. instinct is the name of his brand new work and includes three remixes by xhin, fabrizio lapiana and iori, all of them providing outstanding interpretations of instinct.

the canoe label comes to life with some rough and ready cuts for the wilder kind of dance, courtesy of nyra s gritty studio approach. having previously been found on the likes of never learnt, elastic dreams and more besides, there s no doubt the plucky producer has experience in the field, and the diversity of the styles on canoe 001 is testament to that. -d.a.t- is a stripped down machine workout that keeps things punchy and urgent throughout. -save lite- meanwhile is a wound-up, bleepy techno number with soul, and then -rexperiance- aims for the rave jugular with a stab-tastic lead and some crunchy breaks.

solaronemusic is proud to announce this special record. andreas left us suddenly at june 20th in 2016 after long health problems. around that time we finished with him - the worst of gehm - release. he was so happy about this project!!! even one week later we got the terrible message that he died. we put alot of love and effort in this project to give him his last big monument! special thanks to all his friends and labels like mathematics recordings, abstract acid, creme organization, psycho thrill and of course bunker. rip in andreas! we will never forget you!

(lp+dl) first issue of this previously unreleased oriental psych monster from the organ king of casablanca, combining traditional rhythms with spaced out modern sounds. third part of abdou el omaris nuits-trilogy. this album contains dazzlinginstrumentals spiced up here and there with some traditional vocals.

incredible repress of rick wilhites 2004 ep on chicagos still music imprint. pure detroit beatdown house music, featuring some stellar remix and production work from the legendary delano smith too! city bar reopen live dancing is the opening track, a down-low, funk drenched late night mover that s full of soul with killer vocals from the amazingly monikered billy beemer aka bill beaver. this one s a cult track, underground house music for dancers! 2 mixes of magic water also appear on this essential 12inch, a collabo between rick and delano which is all that needs to be said really! as you can imagine this one is deep a subdued groove that slowly blooms and unfolds until you re totally locked in and it s too late! all in all, a timely reissue of a mid 2000s classic 12inch overflowing with rick wilhites unique style and flow, one of detroit’s most unsung heroes.

a bastion of magnetic style and mixing board finesse, honey dijon continues to exceed her bounds, pushing through from the underground of new york to become a cultural, global star. her classic follow-up to houze with seven david jnr, the provocative personal slave is unapologetic, hedonist and achingly cool. honey has teamed up with charles duff aka charles mccloud, who lends his seductively sulky tones for the vocal on the record. murky and mechanical, cowbell dinks and a percussive breakdown lift the mood, keeping the tracks feet firmly in the house bracket. consistently, honey’s productions piece together her familiar chicago jack with a contemporary new york edge. this track goes further in exploring that hybrid style, delivered with honeys signature lushness. a strong force in the us techno scene under his matrixxman moniker, charles duff appears again for remix duties on the dungeon dub, which as the name suggests is profoundly dark and moody, resonating highly with his regular slots at berghain. the drum machine mix hones in on the percussive work, playing with a visceral, hypnotic vibe that is so potent its almost dangerous. if this release is any indication of honeys intentions for this year, 2017 will see honey continue her ascension as a music icon.

the anticipation between osunlade releases are experiences in themselves. the high priest of house, his sound legitimizes the unseen spirit world that informs the pulse in every song he crafts. dedication ep functions like a sound library, a place where you can find indigenous rhythms from around the world, making osunlades musical signature both ancient and futuristic. jazz and global citizenship come through in his latest work, a decade based in greece and a lifetime submerged in the participation, creation and production of music. with dedication ep, osunlade boldly presents a mid-tempo meditative musical essay with reflections in the form of everyday conversations and everyday life. these selections meet global feelings of political anxiety with rhythm patterns that bring you closer to the gift of transcendence.

nice price deal !!! nice price deal !!! ears open for this flex002, a collection of fresh made in italy house and the first journey with our new “piada spaceship”, we are pleased to welcome this bunch of astronauts that made this 12” a versatile tool for every kind of dance floor. yougrent, with his hypnotic and full dreamy track (don’t give us a chance!), the hill’s -short track- which embraces mpc beats and a 303-like evolving bass, alongside the collaboration between our men dj rou and opponent, who build their “afrowalk” on a never-ending jazzy loop. on b side you can find the dirty bass driven by tengrams that make the things more raw, the closing track is from luckyfeels which creates a fresh house track on a 90’s piano.

all songs written by amy wadge and ed sheeran, featuring leddra chapman on vocals.

a concept album on love, seduction and its variations, a further proof of artistic maturity for a duo which has built a shared artistic vision little by little. starting from the two musicians’ instruments, bits, samples, vocals, noises and percussions have been added to create a true polyphonic experience. magic.
limited edition of 450 numbered copies on white double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

for his second appearance on the label, the always on point valent. brings back his acid infused dark techno, delivering 4 solid tracks and marking proving himself a growing talent perfectly integrated in the bao roster.

little is known about chicago s tb arthur except that he makes essential acid and techno.

italian label spazio disponibile continues its fine run of form with a new ep that features four collaborative tracks by the bosses voices from the lake (aka donato dozzy and neel) versus semantica boss svreca. the ep is a result of their first studio session all together in rome. all three have been perfecting cinematic ambient techno for years now and have the cerebral, atmospheric aesthetic down to a tee. here they offer up proof across a series of hypnotic tracks that take you deep into your own mind. it s alien and abstract yet wholly consuming and will zone you out in no time.

hund records crew made quads with a fresh release by infuse brains seb zito. first one, the original appletizer, is a track for dancefloors, a big blow that we always need in our bag. -sumone- instead is something different, pure seb s style blended with an house touch. the only-one remix comes from one of the most important producers of the moment: janeret. he was able to provide the right balance between the original track and his unmistakable style. janeret brings us to a trip that we cannot forget easily. already supported by raresh, dj steaw, paolo rocco, varhat, alci, david gtronic, terence terry, robert dietz, romar, andrey pushkarev.as all the other previous releases, hund004 will be limited to 300 copies. furthermore, we add another piece to the puzzle with one more authentic artwork, be fast to reserve your copy.

detroit s burden bros have long been looked upon with immense respect within contemporary dance music. having been in operation since 1990 with their 430 west imprint they have long encapsulated the forward thinking vibe of detroit techno with their output over the last 20+ years, gaining praise from their motor city peers as well as fans worldwide. having had success in the mainstream and an enduring underground presence they are well versed in the art of music. conquered nation , released on 430 west in 1995, contains some of the brothers trademark driving, technoid grooves. one for the dj s who buy 2 x copies, endless blends. as always the button labelled forward is fully pressed, their tracks contain a raw type of energy that emanates from within, sounding amazing super loud and in the mix. this is that classic detroit techno sound, tracky, futuristic, weaponised burners that won t leave your bag. essential purchase for the techno lovers. re-mastered, re-pressed and re-released in conjunction with the burden brothers / 430 west records, detroit usa

needless to say this one s been in the pipeline for a while and we re super happy to announce it s imminent arrival. comprised of the duo of emmanuel corre and silvere letelier, nummer have surprised and impressed many with their fresh take on the last 20+ years of dance music. inspired by the deepest strains of detroit, chicago, new york and their native france the pair have tapped into something that few artists manage these days - an original style. this sprawling 2x12inch touches on many of these cornerstones but never apes anyone s sound or vibe, forging their own path into the cosmos and beyond. machine music with a beating heart is central to the second sight atmosphere and nummer s character as producers. this is the deepness.

anthiliawaters has set out to explore the cold and almost isolated unknown with their stunningly lush detroit-influenced album. warm, jazzy synth pads supplying a melodic counterpart to the softly crunching, electro-tinged beats. a solid home listening fare for the living room that draws parallels to the beautiful and mysterious world of drexciya and almost continues the journey of the highly popular the other people place -lifestyles of the laptop cafe-.