go features q-tip. video shot by micheal gondry. the 12 inch includes extended version and edge of control dub mix. heavyweight 180 gram vinyl.

already played by ricardo villalobos, raresh, baaz, dj sneak, djebali, ame, ....
home invasion is the new label from real tone man franck roger, a man whose career has scaled the full depths of house music over the past decade or so. evidently seeking a new challenge, the parisian s new imprint promises to adhere to a vehemently underground way of working, with every ep released upfront on vinyl-only terms and produced exclusively on analogue equipment. home invasion continue his quest this time with 3 new tracks freshly made last month by franck roger.. exploring some more funky stuff on the -the drift-, a track that will be pressed full side 45 rpm on the wax to get the maximum dynamic as possible, a sure shot killer for this summers gigs. on the b side we got a purely kind of detroit deep vibe on -why- and -bankal- is here to close the ep in a more abstract-ishhhh way... we really hope that you will enjoy this new one

the exotic * sombra india* gets to works with slick guitar licks and a driving beat, enhanced with powerful and captivating vocals from eduardo castillo. already a firm favourite of damain lazarus and luciano, this has been getting a huge response on dance floors this summer. on the flip and the cut-up afro-house * sanura* is highly exotic driving monster of a tune, no messing around, straight to the dance floor!
german native sis shot into the limelight in 2008 with releases on cecille and ricardo villalobos label * sei es drum*, which up until that point had only showcased ricardos own productions. no stranger to the crosstown rebels catalogue, he delivered the first ever rebellion release and then later the * round pen ep* on crosstown rebels in the summer of 2012 and the more recent * slider* on rebellion. other productions have appeared on esteemed labels such as cocoon, 8bit, connaisseur, get physical, with a more recent album on cocolino.

san franciscos very own pagan anarchist acid rave sons dj spun and jonah sharp team up with skate punk legend ray stevens ii and liquid liquid / fist of facts sal principato for their sophomore release on golf channel. a short sharp shot to the head, its hot is a fast & vibrant piece that evokes bygone, punk, no wave, genreless days - and at a fair clip at that. the bonus beats strip it down to the skeletal for some voodoo business while the columbus hotel mix is a version that sounds like nothing else you will hear this year. industrial techno tribal goth dub vibes for 2075 and beyond!

synthek inaugurates his own record label with a solo ep featuring 4 alienating broken cuts. ‘escape from reality’ as first track, goes down as a bleeping submarine, deep diving into underwater caves where a slow and hypnotic rhythm reverberates through ears and mind. second cut ‘alchemy’ continues the interdimensional explorations, and after long intro, it gradually detaches from the surface reaching a leaden sky. drums and claps alternates on a soundscape of constant roars, holding the track in a steady mesmerizing jingle. the b-side opens with ‘found myself’, edgy broken beat with a stronger and more club-oriented dynamism which finds its best shot in the last cut ‘chain reaction’. a ravishing synthline drives through tribalesque drums, snares and thunderclaps to close the record with a mystic vibe

sources is a brand new series which will examine the output of a number of extremely influential independent u.s. labels throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

2015 repress, vinyl only! the third ep from djebali affirms the french producer as an accomplished purveyor of warm house. comprised of two tracks, the sounds are deep and hypnotic creating a sexy, underground dancefloor feel. released as part of the >djebali< limited vinyl series, all tracks are arranged and mixed by djebali, and made exclusively with analogue gears

the late nite stepper, the strut in the stuff that leaves you wanting more. that goodnight kiss, that early morning mist. mystery producer olmos steps to the plate for his debut 12inch on hot shot sounds, boogie funk vibes paired with modern nods to house stomping og mix backed with remixes from label boss inkswel and faces & mcde maestro pablo valentino

johnny superglu s second release on plynt, rambo village is his darkest work to date, a mysterious, ethereal and hypnotic urban safari infused with the post-industrial spirit of his hometown of charleroi, a scarred, broken landscape of crumbling steelworks and decaying iron mills. pressing a disparate variety of antique, analogue audio equipment into service, it s a piece of low-fi knob-twiddling shot through with the spirit of chicago s house hey-day and iconic acid house with an instant dance floor feel. enter a moist world of dancing red-masked devils, driven by a hypnotic & mysterious flow that will freeze your blood.

after 4 years, lowroller comes back on future sickness with his renewed vision of crossbreed. in this latest installment, hardcore and drum & bass stand in perfect balance creating unexpected combinations. despite the dark nature of this release, it already received support from both underground and mainstream deejays like evil activities, hellsystem, negative a, ruffneck, miss k8 and more. with *heartless machine* and *dreams of violence* lowroller pushed his sonics to the limit alternating disturbing atmospheres with insane dance floor drops, engaging with the crowd in brutal mosh pits. if you are looking for a shot of sickness look no further, we have your fix.

acid, no wave and experimental house producer drvg cvltvre has been busy recently. after releasing with chris moss acid on shipwrec in 2014, vincent koreman then served up a full ep of his own, on dutch label cos_mos and is now back once again with a new four track affair on pinkman that comes two years after he offered up the label’s first ep in 2013. up first, * my houz* is a swampy house track with heavy drums, whirring machines and white noise textures all adding up to an intense affair that sounds like little else. then comes * tyranny of the gods* , a slow tempo but high impact track that builds and builds on a nerve lead synth line as frazzled bass props things up from below. dark and weird, occult and rave, its another unique proposition. on the flip, * sleepdealer* is an unbalanced house track with taught, tight bass and is shot through with laser like synths. serene and spaced out, it makes way for closer * crack spirit guide* which is a noisy, intense and brooding fusion of crisp percussion, big walls of synth and chattering drums that really have you on edge. once agin, then, drvg cvltvre has come up with the idiosyncratic goods.

django django became known from their electric live performances full of energy, and went on to play memorable shows at festivals across the globe including as glastonbury and fuji rock. born under saturn is the work of a band fired up by confidence and experience and propelled way beyond their diy roots. it has all of the imagination of their debut self-titled album but splashed across a larger canvas.

the fx mchn has unplugged itself from the london housing trust offices just long enough to run off these three documents for narrow gauge. art 2 mouse starts with a gritty, little drum box punching way above its weight before the heavy machinery rolls in for reinforcement. mono life slows the tempo with a close-up shot of the intricate interlocking cogs of an fx mchn track. on the flip side we move to a wider-screen format for a helicopter ride over the oil-drum beats and tribal chants of no place to go .

the original opens with a field recording intro followed shortly after by heavy bass shots and a pulsating kick drum. snare patterns and an underwater synth melody hit the speakers with an abstract touch, while halfway through the pace changes with a new bass coming in. an experimental and brave track, it reflects idriss djing style and his long sets, going into different mental spaces, a wavelike combination of beats and up&down rhythms. eduardo de la calle s trademark analog sounds fill his tribute remix with acid keyboards, rim shot grooves, industrial noises and metallic vibes, swinging with a rolling bass line and bringing the original percussions to the fore.

...and tapes added electronics - a shot of drum song and a giddily intense binghi dub. total murder.

another west-end sure-shot! this sublime piece of early electronic boogie has always worn its classic badge with a relaxed sense of pride since its release in 1982, perhaps its the languid synthed out groove supplied by studio maestros nick martinelli & david todd or brenda taylors sublime vocals reminding us all that the game of love is always a 2 way street that are to blame?

another all-time classic from the extensive back catalog of the legendary miami songstress gwen mccrae. 90% of me is you is instantly recognizable, it s been sampled countless of times by some of the most seminal hip hop artists ever (large professor, jaylib, mobb deep & more) & is a bonafide rare groove sure-shot that never loses its appeal & is always in demand with dj s & producers. perhaps its the pairing of the languid guitar & strings, or gwens sultry vocals & that steady breakbeat that keeps people hooked some 40 years after it s original release? whatever it is, its classic material from start to finish! backed here with its original b-side slow jam its worth the hurt this super-rare 45 has been re-mastered, re-pressed & brought back for 2015s dance-floors in conjunction & with the permission of t.k. disco / henry stone music, miami usa

more goodness from the kat stable, uk via cratebug from the usa and their first release of 2015, a no holds barred, straight for the jugular 4 tracker from chicagos edit maestro.

morris audio welcomes italian hot shot kocleo! a skill full dj and producer, kocleo has been releasing his music on labels like definitive and recently on kerri chandlers madtech. the 4 tunes of his *float* ep are pure tech house. *float* starts with lush organ stabs with echoing vocals and strings, continuing with a bass led house cut and percussions. the deep and dubby *float* remix is by another up and coming versatile italian producer: whitesquare (skint, noir or defected).

we have compiled some of the best scorching ska sounds that came out of w.i.r.l vaults, and it still sounds as fresh today as the day it was recorded - hope you enjoy the set!

introducing the album comes track coma with thousands supa grove percussions and intergalactic keys driving you to a heart of a universe on supersonic speeds. next comes the viking and continues the ep with a serious intellectual sound containing analog vibes mixed with echo keys and drums. a track called akranes brings your mind to a called train passing through snowy siberia with million thoughts and a hot tea in a hand with eyes caught up by snowy fields behind the window. mud gives a shot and brings u down after all the illusions u have during listening an ep, this track will make you shaking in 2-3 seconds so hold on! a true analog sound in a quality pack is that what you prefer to get inside the monsters ep s. monster power!

kon reworks 2 quintessential rene & angela tracks in a pure analogue production: ssl board, warm tube compression, then hit to tape. a sure-shot for the dancefloor with all of the elements of a future classic and a nod from past.

roter&lewis is a dj and production team where music is all about the groove. the track - green lights opens up and is kind of a nu disco sound that makes you dance right away with a smile on your face. - down follows with a deep, hypnotic and more percussive groove which makes this release a sure shot!

vyg03 introduces a new member to the voyage fold in melbournes analogue beat-maker m5k. five tracks spanning beats, boogie, house and funk, the ep is a great snap shot of who m5k is as an artist. the flip features a heavy remix from germanys imyrmind and his mpc. voyage returns with a six track ep from melbournes m5k. featuring a lush, swung-out remix by box aus holz imyrmind on the flip. an exploration into analogue boogie, marcy ave shows m5ks versatility with five tracks paying homage to his hip-hop, boogie and house roots.

ever eclectic electronic outlet hell yeah is back with another carefully curated release this winter, and its a brand new and debut lp by telespazio, a solo project by italian dj and producer fabrizio mammarella of slow motions fame

vielspaß is proud to present blasphemie, the first ep of 3 french producers acting under the name dramatis personae, containing 3 electro/techno obscure tracks. on the a1 side, blasphemie maps the dark side of this band with a mysterious killer voice. black delorean, the second track is an acid car-chasing with crazy 80s synths. on the flip side is carcosa: 8 min of mid tempo dark ambient techno built for opening dirty clubs. serious stuff for their first shot!!

2015 repress !!! home invasion is the new label from real tone man franck roger, a man whose career has scaled the full depths of house music over the past decade or so. evidently seeking a new challenge, the parisian s new imprint promises to adhere to a vehemently underground way of working, with every ep released on upfront vinyl-only terms and produced exclusively on analogue equipment.this time franck is giving us 4 tracks that will surely please a bunch of different djs worldwide… rebound is another dubby and crushy experience, using his tempest drum machine and jamming with some external effects, keeping it going on & on, focusing more on an abstract ambient vibe. nebula keep the already marked sound of home invasion.. a mix between deep-afro and very cosmical vibe. deep theory is a classic tribute to the new york sound from the 90’s, it reminds us some of the blackwiz k.o.t work in his abstract approach and simple groove.²balance is definitly the one that has a drive for the dancefloor, hypnotic stabs, rushed drums, this one is a sure shot clubby track.
already supported by brawther, jimpster , dj deep , okain, djulz, pirupa, chateau flight, ame kristian, dj sneak , sebo k, josh wink, ian pooley, ben sims, osunlade, daniel stefanik, sasha, clive henry, hector moralez, raresh, tiefschwarz , louie vega, cesar merveille, shinedoe, damian lazarus, anja schneider, norm talley, francois k, dj t, agoria, fred p, laurent garnier, jennifer cardini.

continuing a strong line of afro inspired works, men like pedestrian & jasperdrum drop another scintillating technoid excursion on 2nd drop. deeper, moodier with dynamically carved esoteric angles, *origins* moves forward from the superb kalakuta, the afrobeat meets bass music bomb supported by giles peterson, scuba, midland, mr scruff and many more, from last year, to deliver a heads down destroyer. off kilter, wonky and expertly crafted, pedestrian & jasperdrums *origins* is pure class, led by a host of syncopated percussion, haunting flute lines and distorted vocal samples, this is what fela would have sounded like if he had teamed up with carl craig in 2014! on the flip we welcome alix perez, best known for his dnb production but widely talented as shown by his arp101 outings on the likes of eglo. here, alix takes the tools to kalakuta, transforming the originals afrocentricity into a tense, punchy roller, dominated by a bass line which literally jumps in to your ears. toss in a stabby synth line, rifle shot drums and plenty of bass with space, this a beautifully crafted refix.

limited to 320 numbered copies.
if *the wanderer* was the record that brought romanthonys obscure blackmale label to a wider dj audience, *testify* was the release that cemented its reputation as one of the labels to check for in the us import section. here are brandnew remixes: jimmy edgar, in true blackmale style, takes romans original chops it in his sampler and lays the results over a thundering distortion tinged beat. it is proper raw jacking business, perfect for small dark rooms with a few hundred sweaty bodies. waifs & strays deliver a brilliant modern update complete with an air-punching sax solo (something that was definitely one of the nails in the deep house coffin the first time round and the kind of thing that could get you shot if you used in the 00s). illyus & barrientos deliver what is arguably their strongest remix to date dropping snips of the original over a quite brilliant bassline groove. ed one & boddenalso opt for some bassline action but add in classic organ stabs and todd edwards style vocal chops to their big-ass bass wobbler. lastly, we have the previously unreleased cd#9 vocal version which as usual, features one of romans deeper, more organic mixes.

fresh from his outing on inkswel s hot shot sounds label, ex uk now melbourne based artist paradise box brings four freeform nu groove style excursions to echovolt, flipping the quintessential house acapella on reel nitty gritty into a burrell brothers style banger. the other tracks touch on virgo four, mr fingers and classic wbmx style hardware soul, making a virtue of idiosyncrasy and showcasing the fallibilities of the human touch. the whole ep harks back to an era where having limited means meant that loose and expressive soulful endeavor was pursued over high production values and rigid conformism.

third shot on connwax! following up our first two widely acclaimed eps produced by eduardo de la calle and refracted, three unique and versatile techno tracks are emerging from the abyss. banging raw rhythms, sharp chords along with stripped down and spaced out soundscapes recomposed to an out of the ordinary highlight of the berlin based producer monomood who recently did a great release on uncanny valleys sublabel shtum. limited to 250 copies.

back by public demand
debut album from manchesters latest production prodigy trusme. this 8 track set features tracks from the hard to find love4music black label 12inches that shot trusme to notoriety in early 2007, garnering massive support from the likes of gilles peterson, karizma, carl craig, benji b, mad mats, jazzanova and many many more… five previously unreleased gems sit alongside firm favourites such as w.a.r., at the disco and a new version of the house behemoth nards, entitled narda. five new tracks cover many styles from soulful disco to afro beat to twisted funk.

for its 5th vinyl release, genesa records gathered some of the most exciting, fresh artists around the world.

poker flat is gearing up to celebrate fifteen years strong, with a series of releases that will assure their standing as one of electronic musics best known and most loved imprints.

well, kat records reach the ripe ol age of 21 with an exactly what it says on the tin release being the giant cuts ep which pays testament to the versatility that s seen the kat label take on board varying styles & ge-nres since its conception back in 2007. this 4 tracker of gargantuan proportions from edit hot shot deadly sins sees both classic and underground cuts getting the royal edit treatment and then some this time, mainly focusing on disco, soul & funk.

classic classic classic nyc garage pressure from 1993 here courtesy of george morel, > lets groove< is a true anthem, a sure shot party starter that crossed over into many scenes getting spins from all the big hitters in the usa, the uk garage dons and discerning european house heads alike.
originally released on strictly rhythm this repress boasts two brand new 2014 mixes, one from george himself that strips the og right back to basics and one from newcomer steve nash who updates > lets groove< giving it a more contemporary feel.

across seven tracks of widescreen ambient music, 45 minutes of visuals shot over four years in multiple countries, seven photographs, and a multi-sensory, multiple channel live performance, willits has created something which might better be thought of as an experience than a simple album. opening features willits latest music since ancient future, his 2012 collaboration with japanese pianist ryuichi sakamoto, and his recent production and mastering work on tychos awake. the vibrant, enveloping sounds we have come to expect from him are on full display. the vinyl lp includes a download code.

remastered re-issue of the iconic 1981 disco album from arabesque. deluxe edition on 180 gram vinyl, including 8-page booklet.

after a best-selling debut record, low budget family - an independent moscow-based record label run by the crew behind the legendary shop&bar denis simachev formation return, and how! king solomons mines from simple symmetry is quite a classic in the making - a deceptively simple workout that reminds of mid 80s boyd jarvis jams, but shot through with 21st century twists and turns, that amplify those tough drum machines, anthemic afro elements, chants and marimba riffing. add a truly dynamic arrangement and you have a dancefloor dynamite! it is disco royalty on the remix tip as soft rocks & brennan green step up. as expected, given the incredible ingredients, the two of them shine. soft rocks set up a classic euro flavoured afro-trance workout, utilising the parts against a far more electronic and unrelenting backdrop, building to a sweaty, strobe-lit finale. brennan green may be less than prolific these days, but he is dependable as ever here. working up a synth-soaked, prelude style dub, whose classic elements will work the floor from here to zanzibar…

giallo disco journeys further east with the release of baskin. our first original soundtrack written by turkish composer volkan akaalp for the short film by enfant terrible can evranol (to my mother and father). baskin tells the story of four cops discovering a nightmare of lovecraftian proportions during a routine investigation. this incredible soundtrack is an eastern twist on the works of fabio frizzi, industrially corroded by early 90s r&s records. shot independently in istanbul, turkey, during the height of the gezi riots baskin has been described as disgusting. disorienting. brilliant by horror director eli roth. comes with a full colour sleeve and two exclusive remixes on the b-side by giallo disco heads vercetti technicolor and antoni maiovvi. things are about to get weird...

bek audio with 2 prime time numbers by labelhead gary beck himself. ready for the peak time? this one is a sure shot. handstamped and shrinked.

this is for those with hard heads, black lungs, and scarred hearts. it is for the dreamers who construct darts on loose-leaf and those revolting against corporate life and casual fridays. it is castles return of the gasface, released on mello music group, remixed by has-lo with a new track and revamped verses. the new record tilts at a different angle, but the beats still bludgeon without sacrificing soul. the raps are rugged yet introspective. the north carolina natives voice is grizzled and shot through with the fatigue that comes from late nights, cigarettes and coffee. has-los beats coax a deeper melancholy out of castles hymns.

some records are birthed through countless months or even years of studio hard yaka, drafts, followed by re-drafts, an eternal process of searching for that money shot musical moment. then there are albums that simply pour out of the collective minds of its creators more of a stream of consciousness and musical expressions that strategic beat creation

psychemagik are back with a super fresh new edits label ‘hot midnight with a couple of monster bangers! side a kicks off with a dubbed out disco boogie jam from one of the rarest grail 45s and is a sure shot summer dance floor killer. the flip ‘rendezvous is a slow 100bpm synth chugger with sweet ass female vox, such a hypnotic and irresistible groove, perfect late night/early morning sleaze!!

das aufeinandertreffen der zwei großen deejays aus dem jahre 1984 wurde als vinyl neu aufgelegt. mit dem gütesiegel channel one, roots radics und henry junjo lawes hatten beide kuenstler die gelegenheit auf jeweils fuenf tracks und schwergewichtigen riddims (prison oval rock, lecturer , fever, stars, rougher yet)ihre fähigkeiten nachhaltig zu demonstrieren!

laura jones is a rare specimen, a producer who puts her heart and soul into every production. the few key releases she has made for crosstown rebels, visionquest and leftroom have become instant anthems and shot her into stardom. embrace sees a return to leftroom and to form for laura with new exploration into darker techno underworlds with think over and imagination unreal, illustrating the complexity and breadth of jones as a producer.

a selection of richbitchs most recent work. four banging techno tracks, including -hard feelings- featuring feibz!

mystical and proper techno! -marbacka- is a song originally written and composed by marbacka for one of their side projects, -the marbacka side project-. it was later made famous by another recording artist, who covered the song and released it as the second single from hen second studio album. however, not until this artist recorded and produced the version along with $ it become a worldwide hit. a music video, which has been described as iconic, was shot and received heavy rotation. its feelings explore an abandoned lover s point of view. on this special edition -marbacka- is surrounded by previously unreleased material and reworks.