optimo trax is an offshoot label of optimo music for tracks aimed at djs/dancefloors. yes, we know there are too many record labels already, but we felt an overriding desire to start another one as so much music that didnt seem quite right for optimo music (i.e. music that was specifically designed for dancing) kept coming our way. like the parent label, optimo trax will release music by new artists and excavate forgotten classics.

in october last year, kompakt presented until the end of time (kompakt 288 cd111), a new full-length from hiroshi watanabe aka kaito putting an end to a long and meagre period of time for fans of the veteran producer who saw his last proper release and that was the way (kompakt 208) three years ago. as with hiroshis earlier full-length offerings, we are truly excited to bring you a special beatless version of the new album called less time until the end that shines a different light on the original opus.
the vinyl lp comes with a cd-copy of the full album.

delayed audio start 2014 with a bang, serving up undoubtedly their strongest release to date . quite a feat, considering the exceptional output quality already seen from this fledgling, brighton based label. for their fourth release, delayed audio has enlisted the talents of james fox, following his recent success on top-flight labels including needwant and future boogie

2014 brings a higher frequency positive dance vibe for the serious minded improvisational floor movers & elevators by the way this ep manifested by mr. luceri for his 3rd outing on the mathematics imprint. lovers of the murk, guidance, and the subwoofer sound of the mid nineties will love this.

deleted - strut praesentiert hardcore traxx: dance mania records 1986-1997, die erste definitive retrospektive von chicagos wichtigstem housemusic label. das label half bei der etablierung des ghetto-house-sounds und repraesentierte die street level clubkultur in den neunziger jahren. es entstand als raue alternative zu trax und dj international mitte der 80er jahre

blind spot music has continuously delivered the techno goods for over the last 3 years on the digital front. finally it releases its first physical release in the way of vinyl!

janis guckes is a friendly musician from frankfurt. his love of music has led him to many a band and project. socialized in the robert johnson club, where he found his way to club music in the late nineties, he now produces excellent house in his own kitchen. he also runs a label with two friends, >house is ok<, where he released his first records.

cool phunkin deep house , chicagoesque

kopf artefakt roar back into vinyl release action with a various collaborator artists called the pleasure box 1. first up the london-based artist lewis ryder presents on the ground is an 808-fuelled cut with a hefty dose of dub techno relentless, unashamed, programmed sounds with a glowing human touch and a penchant for melody, sometimes faltering rhythms, a swaggering bassline and fluttering arpeggiation..in short a real hit.melokolektiv is no stranger to success, his amazing trademark quirky house beats as crosstown rebels release, have made their way to imprints as big as defected or nervous, he now presents his 98 east track, with a storm of garage-infused deep house ready to drive the crowds mad at any dancefloor, flowing bassline and melodic vocal work. this is one strictly for the dancefloor! individually all of the artists on this box boys release are heavyweights!!

nice price deal !!! georgia is a collaboration between brian close and justin tripp. on their own georgia sounds imprint, they have previously released one album, asemic club, a collection of sound recordings from the previous 5 years, woven together into a dizzying stew

bosqs paciencia de jo, off his well-received bosq y orquesta de madera album was arguably its most played and talked about track. the tropicalia inspired sound backed by brazilian chanteuse tita lima was the perfect song for the summer. looking to keep the fall season at bay, tall black guy drops a brazil-by-way-of-detroit remix ensuring a few more days of sunshine. instrumentals for both original and remix are also included.

dta2 is by alex w and denizo with a solid 6 track ep with techno tracks that are rooted in transmats share in classic detroit techno.

teng returns with the *grand statement* ep by veteran techno producer, paul mac, backed with a rework from paul under his jorge zamacona, guise. teng records takes the step from fledgling imprint to fully-fledged label here, after marking a milestone with a full length for its tenth release. since launching the label has found affirmation in its intentions by picking up support from some key underground artists in the industry, such as christopher rau, tazz, azuni and deep space orchestra.

higly limited to 100 black copies equipped with a silkscreen printed / numbered insert - vinyl only !!!this is acid !!! adalberto is hooking up his tr-707 and tb-303 together like back in chicago 1987 to create finest acid-house jack in its original way! acidicted_1.2 is pure acid fetishism splitted into tr-707 drum-pattern, tb-303 bassline and accapella slices as bonus for your dj-pleasure....just for the love of vinyl mixing!

higly limited to 111 transparent blue copies equipped with a silkscreen printed / numbered insert - vinyl only !!!this is acid !!! adalberto is hooking up his tr-707 and tb-303 together like back in chicago 1987 to create finest acid-house jack in its original way! acidicted_1.2 is pure acid fetishism splitted into tr-707 drum-pattern, tb-303 bassline and accapella slices as bonus for your dj-pleasure....just for the love of vinyl mixing!

james ruskin returns in style with his first new material on blueprint in a while. this solid three tracker takes a more varied yet deeper, cerebral approach than previous releases...> wisdom of youth< comes with a broken tip of the hat to gescoms timeless > key nell< – terrific, and surely the way to go in 2014 ??

the zurich-based definition:music has really been on a roll of late, with originals and remixes by with originals and remixes by darius syrossian & hector couto, reboot, sidney charles and josh butler (among others), really stetting the label on their way to success

brad peterson comes out with his third full vinyl ep of the year and along with it a downloadable full album. both the ep & alubm are deep house groovers all the way through. those with a selective ear for quality music will appreciate this.
pressing on white coloured and green marbled vinyl.

the outstanding new album from birdy on 180 gram vinyl in gatefold sleeve, including download code.

mark du mosch is a rotterdam based producer and dj who has earned the highest amount of respect in the dutch alternative music scene in the past couple of years. the reason is simple: he dares to go beyond the obvious, his raw yet emotional signature sound being distinctive, versatile and stunningly creative. expect perfectly executed analogue bliss from a craftsman who is slowly yet steadily making his way into the records bags of global house and techno connoisseurs.

the cover of laguna verde ep shimmers in a turquoise and dark greenish tone, letting us reminisce about our sweet memories of one of the best and hottest summers ever: smalltown collective delivers their second schallbox single, a deep and melancholic techhouse track, that seems almost timeless in its original near-9-minute version. then there are the prestigious remixes, lining up seamlessly on this release: a groove-teeming version coming courtesy of the chosen two and even two different fulminant versions by cocoon darling sven tasnadi! so, as you can see, theres strictly nothing getting in the way of a musical visit to bolivias laguna verde!

notes: if you venture out of your own way and endlessly walk between deep and techno then maybe, at the crossroads with a cinematic landscape filled with emotions, you will find swap white ltd
swap white ltd is a techno and electronic label exclusively on vinyl , limited to 300 copies - 180gr heavyweight pressing

with the new release 1112013 stopping outwards, the >numbers trilogy< comes to a conclusion - a milestone in the young life of stochastic resonance collective. the work of six artists focusing on the same research which shows how the common language of electronic experimentation can be the basis of many different variations.

if house is a feeling, ray okpara has the sensation all the way down to his soul. the mobilee mainstay is a crowd teaser and a crowd pleaser year after year, teasing the boundaries between house and its sister sounds. after the acclaimed album good times became his crowning glory in 2012, midnight protein is a stunning return to form that showcases rays taste for groove and soul.

hip hop did not develop in a vacuum - its roots can be traced back to the earliest afro-american music, and the folks who were influenced by these sounds along the way. this lp compiles some of the great recordings that showcase the spoken word and street culture put forth from the 1920s through the 1960s that would go on to influence the entire rap music genre. the themes will be familiar - religion, politics, black experience, badass gangsta rap, speed, sex, drugs and rock n roll. lets listen to the lessons that the hipsters of the past taught the rappers of today.

dadame aka dario damerini arrives in an unique state of maturity behind the decks, he is able to express it from the studio on this ep. it is no secret that dario is the ambassador of the grooviest old school house sound in barcelona, his work reveals the way he is and his own experience with the machines. after releasing some dope tracks on other labels, this is his first vinyl in solo.

way down into south america deepness theres a city named cordoba. inside this city dwell the rationalism family and thru this family members imaginary, beats of all sorts are evoked, thus came crudeza cordobesa a superb compilation, including four proper argentinian gentlemen and one amazing paraguayan

vinyl only !!
for the 1st djebali reworks, christian burkhardt and hreno & the mole made 2 excellent remixes of djebalis track

uk bass heavy garage & house rooted ep by frits wentink aka steve mensink, the man behind the will & ink imprint. dj support is killer with red rack em: i remain a massive fan, ripperton (ace 5/5), axel bowan: 100% support from the north, deetron: another winner .. early recloose in the best possible way, laurent garnier: brilliant, tom trago: sick and rainer truby: yeah amongst others

gigi d’agostino’s greatest hits on double 12 inch vinyl in gatefold cover.

next up on the silence in metropolis label he co-runs is funkdamentalist aka bilal a, who has previously released on i! records and something different records, picking up support along the way from djs like roger sanchez, luna city express and no artificial colours.

kanzler & wischnewski are the dream team from bavaria and berlin. active since 2009 they provide us again with danceable beats accompanied with jazzy elements or sounds from folklore and exotic instruments. same way also in the new release with the strange title appearing floepete

rogue cat sounds are back in town with a real treat. charm with you, a warm female soulful number, hits the spot in every way

during off map excursions seahawks encounter the woo tribe, legendary creators of celestial tones. via mind-meld the two groups merge and blur to create two eleven minute plus journeys that explore the outer reaches of mystic disco, warped house and psychoactive boogie. drenched in delay and smeared with hazed reflections of a thousand birds lost in a tropical jungle mist, the results leave you fazed, stunned and overflowing with euphoric intent. designed with the most creative dance floors in mind, both journeys are deep, disorientating and empowering. this release is in league with the wonderful emotional rescue label whose recent re-release of woos *whichever way you are going, you are going wrong* album has brought so much joy to the world. swim on forever.

stunning double album of grand bombastic melody filtered through noise & black metal aesthetics from m.c. de jong (gnaw their tongues). the marriage of wedding bells to blastbeats. limited edition of 300 copies on 180 gram black vinyl.

a new sound experience signed by emg, recorded and produced at the thames studio 41 in london. handmade artwork in limited edition.

we are pleased to welcome american producer developer into our pack. mr. developer brings to warm up his beats and sequences all the way from the west coast, with two original tracks plus a bunch of extra remixes available on the digital edition. on the list of remakes, none other than argentinean top producer pfirter and the label owner himself, oscar mulero, both in charge of providing all the funk.

part of a constellation of little known, largely spanish techno artists who have defined semantica as a must-watch techno label since at least 2009 but really for its entire history, aikens work is also a stunning summation of the qualities that make this small group of leading-edge talents essential encapsulations of the genres musical progression up until this time. deeply rooted in the innovations of detroit, berlin and new york, his music also takes in flourishes of sound design and broken-beat experimentalism rooted in the rich past of uk dance music

opening up the release is *der groove günther*, a stripped back bit of rubbery, supple techno. the groove sure is infectious, but it’s the way its detailed with such curious sounds – metal twangs, squelchy chords, icy hi-hats – that makes it so engaging. on the remix, tinush reimagnes the track as an even weirder thing. it’s all about micro-evolving details, subtle and inherent funk and keen sound design that is part shiny and stiff at the same time as being elastic and bendy.
the first vinyl pressing is a limited golden seal edition!

supported by: dvs1, richie hawtin, submerged, max_m, tom bonaty, arnaud le texier, hector oacks, ness, cassagrain, phone, ryuji takeuchi, ascion, hd substance, exium, go hiyama

following a noticeable entrance onto the dame-music roster with the dame-music 021 *the jonh red hawk project*, anaxander returns on bloody marys imprint for an other fine ep. with a deep, spooky and atmospheric introduction, *you saved my life (brothers and sisters)* cruises through with rolling drums and metallic bass softened by pads. this subsequently evolves into that anaxander signature melody as the track twists it way to an uplifting mood.

the first vinyl record from betagamma bears the name of the most extraordinary and fascinating reptile. it is no coincidence. the imprint is given by both betagammas main occupation and his love of minimalism and techno. either way, the track references science. a slightly oddish, popping groove as if someone opened up a terrarium cage. the record features interesting and crazy remixes, clearly everyone has their own geckos in the attic.

vinyl only. 180 gramm. following on the success of our first studio r release, the imprint returns for the second time with the same concept: a documentation of friends making important contributions to contemporary culture. on the next go around, we focus more on known talent to deliver a balanced, powerful blend of modern club music. as summer makes way for the annual rebirth through fall and winter, studio r s second compilation illuminates the mood of the seasons long dark nights, tailor-made for dancing. mastering by stefan betke (scape mastering)

ruairi kennedy is klose one, a fierce and respected dj with a history of playing some of the finest pirate stations out there (including currently hosting the school records show on rinse) and is renowned for his outstanding sets at major festivals and clubs. now turning his hand to production, his debut comes on loefahs co-run label school records and follows previous eps from dusky and paleman. this to-the-point two tracker offers a brace of raw tracks that straddle the divide between the rawest vibes house, bass and techno have to offer and makes no compromises along the way.

the second vinyl release of hansehertz records comes as a remix collection with the right track for each daytime. with fred wendekinds early friedrichshain remix for krueger & leus pour annabelle you can dance into the morning hours and start or finish your day. krueger & leus remix for marc raums talk about is the right choice to enjoy the midday sun outside on one of the countless open airs in the summertime. at the end of the day the spinning around mix for vincent rohrs die suche by just emma (new project of minimal lounge) with catchy vocals by matthias wittmann is the best way to start a frisky club night.

2x12inch lp gatefold, blue vinyl (a), white vinyl (b), printed inner sleeve,! the duos long-awaited comeback was followed by critical acclaim and a series of live performances. while playing festivals in ibiza, georgia, denmark and the faroe islands last summer, john guldberg and tim stahl took the time to put the finishing touches on their upcoming release: uptimistic music, a double album featuring vol.1 and a second record of unreleased material.

deep shit is best known as a club night curated by jack savidge of friendly fires and edwin congreave of foals. originally started as a place for deep, intense, party music, the last 18 months have seen the two resident djs host the likes of teed, andy blake, leon vynehall and luke solomon at various london institutions including plastic people, ministry of sound, bussey building, and corsica studios, finding their parties championed by guardian guide and time out along the way.

having previously reissued *i want you to know*, the 1991 gem from simonellis groove committee project, deep down slam now return with a remix package. leading the way is italian house producer nicholas in collaboration with marcoradi, with the original s vibe very much intact but complemented by some fresh new beats and arrangement. the second remix comes from french house producer dj steaw who brings the usual quality and gives the remix the classic steaw touch we re used to know. zurich based italian producer demetrio giannice conjures the spirit of vintage tom moulton on his remix and deep down slam have also included simonellis original bonus beats version from 1991 that was mastered by legendary nyc mastering engineer rick essig.

the analogue cops present a fine 4 track ep for hypeltd, *in plain clothes* ep is raw, distorted and heavy, just the way we like it. the italian team have already caught our ears with releases on bass culture, bleep and their own restoration records, and collaborations with the likes of blawan, ryan elliot and alex picone.