out on the floor firecrackers that ignited the northern soul boom on soul for dancers, journalist (mojo, record collector) and r&b authority lois wilson takes a trip back in time to the rare soul scene s roots, to where it all began if you like. many of the 32 tracks on this 2lp vinyl set (selected from the 61-track 2cd compilation) filled the floor at manchester s the twisted wheel and london s the scene club, both precursors of the wigan casino, blackpool mecca, the golden torch in stoke et al. the sparks that lit the fuse, these early triumphs would give rise to an era defining scene, one which became a treasured subcultural phenomenon.

jean claude gavris restore label returns with their third release featuring four brand new reworked edits by some of the leaders in the scene such as opolopo, ezlv, jean claude gavri himself & sleazy mcqueen & vinyladdicted.

flanger ist zurück. nach 10 jahren komponieren und produzieren atom tm und burnt friedman gemeinsam die fünfte lp

re-issue of the album from 1979 in its original cover as a heavy weight 180gram edition, re-mastered and with extensive liner notes! produced, composed and arranged by pablo gad, recorded with the backing band zion steppers from the uk, the artwork was created by wayne massop. a release in the re-launch series of the classic uk reggae label burning sounds. (this album was also released with an alternative title of *blood suckers*.)

ltd 2015 repress
new out for the label balance recordings now called balance alliance born under the banner of prescription underground co founder and producer chez damier brings to you a series of collected gems of productions new and old. the concept is to introduce new sounds while keeping some underground cuts alive. the first three releases will be a mix and match of different versions while always having a collectable song on the ep. this 4 cut tracker brings together different producers with different styles and background in dance music.

ftw001-004 by dj zdan as 4x12 inch special sales bundle.

original television soundtrack from the deep space nine episode *the emissary*.

chuuwee and jr & ph7 pay tribute to sactown with the south sac mack. jr & ph7 and chuuwee are pleased to announce news of their collaborative lp, the south sac mack. the project brings the german production duo together with the sacremento spitter for 17 breezy tracks that epitomize the sound of the new west. the south sac mack will give listeners a street level perspective of sactown.

fuelled by a rediscovery of the music and artists that originally inspired their formation, the four walls of their studio were ablaze with a soundtrack of bill withers, isaac hayes and the isley brothers throughout the songwriting process for their new album. from the swagger of symphonic opener wanderlust to heartfelt ballad lose that way to the thunderous blues of the closing title track, the milks confidence in these songs and their execution is clearly audible. captured in a tireless outburst of creativity at the end of 2014, favourite worry is the milk at their soulful, honest and engaging best.

re-issue of the 3rd album by the weeknd, originally released in 2011. the double 12 inch vinyl comes in a gatefold sleeve.

special 4x12 inch pack for all you disco royal lovers out there - contains 4 classic releases:
- dr001: los updates & freddi musri - acaso quieres venir ep (remixes by aldo cadiz & andre butano / supernova)
- dr003: manu l & paul cart - royal music ep (part 1)
- dr004: oscar barila - trapezitos rhythm
- dr005: andres herrea & j.pe bruna - sunland ep (aldo cadiz remix)

mit den zwölf besten tunes aus den jahren 1980 bis 1985, die der sänger (bürgerlich: errol osbourne) für king jammy eingespiellt hat, ausgesucht und zusammengestellt von dem jammys experten johnny wonder! als musiker fungieren die high times band, die roots radics, steely & clevie, noel davey und mafia & fluxy. als toningenieure waren bobby digital, king jammy, squeengine francis, beckett und soldgie hamilton am start. johnny osbourne war mitglied des legendären vokal-trio the sensations und wurde als solist zum studio one veteran und dancehall-reggae star, dessen stimme bei aufnahmen von den beastie boys, major lazer, u.v.a. gefeatured wurde.

coming from a cultural landscape that is still yet to fully form can instil in a person an unusually strong force of will. autarkic is the latest representation of tel avivs cold wave scene. the leftfield movement through an eastern lens. holding up a mirror to the current state of his world, autarkic (assisted by red axes) has provided 4 tracks which manage to be thought provoking, compelling, and even anthemic, in equal measure. industrial techno tribal goth dub vibes for 2075 and beyond! produced by autarkic & red axes.

the polish djs, producers and pets recordings label owners known for their electrifying performances and catchy cuts announce their third lp, basic colour theory, a fruitful collection of evocative melodies and gorgeous vocals. this album marks a pivotal moment in their career as house outfit catz n dogz.

als ein großer grauzone- und stephan eicher-fan war robi insinna extrem geehrt, als er vor einigen jahren gefragt wurde, ob er ein remix von stephan eicher machen wolle. die idee zu der reworks 12 inch auf relish kam erst einige jahre später und seine wahl fiel auf *nice*. dieses wird auch teil des reworks albums sein, welches nächstes jahr erscheint. headman hat dann noch new york citys justin strauß in das projekt einbezogen, welcher *eisbär* schon bei seinem ersten dj job im legendären mudd club spielte. mit seinem partner bryan mette als (whatever/whatever) gab er *les filles du limmatquai* seinen touch. das cover ist eine hommage an das original artwork von der *nice* 12 inch us mixes vinyl von 83, welches von klaudia schifferle stammt. sie war mitglied der schweizer punk-band kleenex, welche das original von *nice* einige jahre zuvor geschrieben und performed hatten.

sun ra meets drexciya. murky alchemical compounds of jazzist improvisation and sensuous ebm. raw, jagged invocations of the really real. pressing on 180 gram vinyl.

trevor jackson erlang mit playgroup und als output labelbetreiber (lcd soundsystem, four tet) weltweiten ruhm, später stellte er die strut samplerserie metal dance zusammen. nun erhielt er den auftrag, die elektronische seite des adrian sherwood-labels on-u sound abzubilden, was ihm mit vorliegenden 27(!) tracks auch vorbildlich gelang. die doppel-cd/dreifach-lp science fiction dancehall classics bietet einen perfekten einblick in die früh-1980 er szene, als electro, dub und post-punk kollidierten. neben favoriten von african head charge, mark stewart + the maffia und dub syndicate finden wir den bislang unbekannten track dead come alive aus der frühphase von neneh cherry, sowie zahlreiche tunes, die erstmals auf cd erscheinen, darunter von bim sherman, tackhead und der späteren massive attack-sängerin shara nelson.

klute returns to headz with the savage circle ep, a collection of varied tracks that sum up what klute brings to the camp perfectly.

grammy award wining producer, mr. porter, joins forces with fatbeats to release *the great depression a.p.*, his first commercially released instrumental album, containing 17 rare musical gems created during the years 2006-2008. this period represents the passage of dark depression, emotional isolation, and self imposed exile (after proof) of porter. the music created throughout this time span is the sound of mr. porter spiraling into himself and away from social interaction, devoid of self love, the elements contained are the vibrations of his loss. *t.g.d a.p.* is a unique collection of songs produced during this momentous period and previously shared only with marvwon and royce da 5 9.
coming off the acclaimed *porter chops glasper*, a classic re-imagined instrumental ep inspired by works of the great robert glasper, *t.g.d a.p.* holds steadfast to the outside-the-box creations, infused with infectious, signature drums that mr. porter is often praised for. healthy, happy and hopeful, mr. porter is determined to embrace the love received from fans and has released this most intimate sharing of a very personal collection.

belfast born imprint computer controlled records follow up on their acid rich debut explorer ep from mark forshaw with a five tracker from chris moss acid on a release that also features a jacking collaboration with breakin records owner and all time don dmx krew. it marks the third in a run of original eps from chris moss acid who has been enjoying something of a renaissance in his productivity, releasing with a host of top grade labels from to jerome hills revered and uncompromising techno imprint dont and dutch electronic hub shipwrec.

after over a decade of music on pedigree labels like spectral, nation, m>o>s, and creme organization 2amfm offer their debut lp on bopside. based in ann arbor and raised in the detroit area, d’marc cantu and tadd mullinix are charged by a lifetime of midwestern soundwaves and the reinforcement of contemporaneous area innovators like carlos souffront and traxx. again, they join forces but with this monumental excursion into the ether of their very own techno/house universe. sounds herein are cast from debonair techno funk, rumbling house grooves, italo acid, galactic swing - offering a diverse array that’s perfect for the album experience.

following on from landos july release, the forthcoming ep shine sees a continuation in pulsating chunky house chords with an industrialised varnish. the gargantuan brawn and weight of let me tell you ensures crowd-pleasing thump.

new jersey house directly from new york based juice records! vinyl only, 4 raw cuts that reminds the old strictly rhythm gems. repress 2015

after his standout debut ep on the label in 2012, nick sinna is now back on trusme s prime numbers label with three more searing techno tracks that come complete with a remix from vril. sinna is a manchester native with the citys rich musical heritage running through his veins. from d&b to hip hop and on to house and techno, he has a diverse array of influences but distills them all into his own rugged sound, often made using some authentic bits of hardware.

vinyl release of leslie clios 2nd longplayer

grandioser lp-sampler mit soul-raritäten der 1950 er und frühen 1960er jahre. r&b, popcorn, mod, northern soul. 14 killersongs featuring otis redding, big maybelle, j j jackson, slim harpo und otis blackwell.

prolific electronica polymath emika found acclaim once again this year with new studio album drei, an opus that picked up ibiza spotlights album of the week accolade and was called *a fascinating album* by rolling stone. with six new remixes on this ep, further life has been breathed into her latest lp – with stunning results.

new jerseys finest returns to ovum with the much anticipated follow up to his hugely successful and widely supported 2014 get deep ep, a release that saw harry return to his roots and deliver, with the title track, a true festival and ibiza house anthem. aquarium and what what, the latest double-header from romero, seeks to carry on from where his previous ovum outing left off… with its echoing sax and signature snappy percussion, aquarium leads the release with its wonderful balaeric mood and flavour. whilst on the flip, what what taps into his techier trade, as harry twists and tweaks in a full on dark room frenzy, evoking memories of classic his sondos moments.

great weird and funky tunes

technoschwalben is back! after the great vinyl of ante pom. here comes the next bomb! 4 tracks by noise & breithaupt. a must have in your case.

last year s disco (a fine selection of independent disco, modern soul & boogie 1978-82) compilation from soul jazz offered undeniable proof that few diggers deserve their reputation as much as dutch discotheque scholar disco patrick. given the reception, it s no surprise to see that the london label have commissioned patrick to undertake a second assessment of the genre s lesser known gems with the focus here on the years 1976-80. the first of two double lp vinyl samplers to accompany the full cd release finds pat pulling out gems like the extremely pricey skip jackson curio micro wave boogie and t.k. disco treat cosmic funk by mad dog fire department.

very sexy disco theme on fever zone

twenty-eight homespun stunners from the alamo city s scrappiest souleros. the royal jesters were the kings of san antonio s cross-cultural teen scene in the 1960s, soundtracking lovelorn slow dances with their heart-sick harmonies. for the first time, english oldies gathers the best early doo-wop, r&b, and blazing latin rock and soul from these tex-mex masterminds - a simmering melting pot of diverse regional flavors, best served hot.

2015 repress - from the first glimpses of henry laufers work as shlohmo, it was clear that the la native and visual artist turned self-taught musician was onto something. with an effortless grasp on sound design, laufer combines deceptively simple and emotive melodies, subtle bass drops and swinging slow motion drums. his early work has placed him at the forefront of a new wave of rising talent amongst west coast producers… inspired by the desire to write songs and create a release of full-range instrumentation and vocals all his own, laufer promptly began home-recording >bad vibes<, his proper full-length debut album for the friends of friends label. some might say the songs on >bad vibes< represent the spawn of a new rhythm and blues - one that swings and sways under the backbone of henrys own take on modern electronic music. augmented with delicate slide guitar playing, homemade synth sounds and lilting, tuneful melodies, shlohmos latest output is one that will take you places - specifically the un-paralleled vibes swirling through this young mans head.

featured backstock !! true ma w classics on this double album - part 1 features :
* kenlou - what a sensation
* ruffneck - everybody be somebody
* kenny dope gonzales - brazillica , and many more

head-honcho adam beyer delivers the next drumcode release following a monumental year from the techno heavyweight. two singles on the drumcode a-sides compilations, a multitude of releases on different labels, a 7 hour live broadcast from awakenings festival, 10 shows in ibiza for carl cox, cocoon and enter as well as an incredibly busy show circuit across the world. coming up there are a multitude of drumcode parties around the world including festival stages at major festivals and other high profile events. adam beyer is back on drumcode with an impressive array of tracks that will get the senses tingling and shows us what drumcode is all about. these 4 tracks are deep and almost melancholic in their approach to techno, using effects to really help enforce an ambience only beyer can achieve within his productions. the under lying throbbing of the drums drives this ep into the forefront of the heads down drumcode sound and have been heard in many of beyer s phenomenal sets throughout the year.

outta sight startet die neue serie *rarer stamps*, inspiriert durch die legendäre *rare stamps* serie auf dem stax-sublabel volt records ende der sechziger. *rarer stamps vol.1* widmet sich den detroiter soulgrössen barrett strong und gino parks mit einigen ihrer besten aufnahmen - echte raritäten!

third va10y vinyl release with 4 new jams.

indi techhoue on 1x12 lp format

18 incredible tracks from the man who invented disco - selected by rare disco connoisseurs euan fryer & ian wright.
pressed on double vinyl lp - repress

citzennn imparts his eagerly anticipated debut album, human interface, on crosstown rebels on 29th june manifested through technology and exploring its relationship with human condition.

for those who dont know about mg gost, he is an extremely talented producer/musician residing in novi sad, serbia. a member of the well respected hain teny collective, mg gost is always creating that dope ish. *waking walk* is the debut lp from mg gost and features an all-star emcee lineup, such as g-force, tableek, jack jones aka audessey, cadence and many more. the album also features 2 bonus remixes, courtesy of dirty hairy and slone.

support by: tony humphries, tensnake, dimitri from paris, miguel miggs, glenn underground, ashley beedle, sean mccabe, danny krivit, paul trouble anderson, cj mac, faze action, ted patterson, robert owens, ross allen, richard earnshaw, david harness, hot toddy, ridney

freaktown is back with another funky disco banger !

versatile house, from phunky , chicago , disco to deep house... brilliant four track vinyl