supported by: rhadoo, cassy, raresh, onur Özer, alex celler, zip, vera, dan ghenacia, kreon, michael melchner, seuil & dyed soundorom.
concealed sounds return with a new 12 for 2014. this time around we have invited our friends from mysteries sylphe label to remix the title track by martinez, and they delivered a monster! on the a side we find >consolidation (sylphe lydlos dub)<, were we are taken a true journey thru sound and rhythms for about 13 minutes. the remix kicks off in a kind of tracky way, with a strong focus on the irresistible groove laid down by holdie gawn & micawber. after the first small breaks and manipulations to the groove, we are introduced to some very trippy modular sound design. these sounds takes the lead of the remix and forms into small melodies in a very organic way. while you can still sense the ingredient from the original track, sylphe takes a slightly different directions and offers a good opposite to the original with their own special twist. the original version of >consolidations< is presented on the b side of this 12. its a dirty groove ridden track that goes on for well over 10 minutes, developing from a broken groove into a more danceable techno pieces, with its shattering metallic sounds, bubbly baselines, deep layers of sub rhythms and lush pad chords to give it some more atmosphere. two very different version of modern instalment in techno music. we hope you enjoy it as much as we do… and as always there is a special hidden track on this 12.

the manchester-based label, music is love, has made some serious headway in their debut year with a flurry of impressive releases from a pool of highly talented up-and-coming artists. moving into 2014 and the mil crew continue to unearth fresh talent with the creation a new sister label, a label devised on bringing together a broad range of musical aspects and inspired by a desire to nurture a sound with more sonic craft. for their inaugural first release they welcome colman buckley for his first full ep. with 4 tracks of uniquely differing styles, the ep is branded by percussive rhythms and slick grooves, with acid-fused textures and deep house melodies piecing together a strong collection of tracks.
pressing on translucent, black splattered vinyl.

bushwick venue bossa nova civic club is one of brooklyns more recent additions, yet has become a focal point for some of nycs key figures with events featuring representatives from l.i.e.s. and the bunker complementing guests like jacques renault and anthony naples. emboldened by this prospering creative vibe, bossa nova civic club have teamed up with sisterjam, a local consultation, management and event promotion collective for a series of 12 inch eps under the banner bushwick is melting. this first volume features four tracks from brooklyn-based producers, each reflecting a different side to the areas musical underground. l.i.e.s. artist marcos cabral contributes, as does his runaway partner jacques renault who teams up with nyc techno veteran mark verbos, whilst there is also music from mannequin records act dusk, and aurora halal, the person behind the mutual dreaming parties who makes her solo production debut with *hazy g*.

extremely welcome vinyl reissue for this highly collectible and obscure early 80s jazz-funk-disco fusion lp from david astri. originally released on tiny baltimore label award, the album oozes quality all the way from the excellent opening track, super-cool sexy floor-filler *get down to it* - with standouts including the superb brass-driven funk workout *do it right*, the beautifully delicate and dreamy *safe and sound* and breezy summer groover *everyone has feelings*, both with sweet vocals from karen goldberg. however, the lp saves the best till last with an amazing eight and a half minute version of the wonderful in-demand electro funk boogie burner *dancing digits*, a big play for many discerning djs including harvey, todd terje etc. dont miss your chance to own this fantastic slice of jazz-funk heaven.

moj001 delivers to you five tracks from little nobody which fascinatingly branch through diverse genres and influences which here, on the one record alone, manage to represent this artists wide variety as well as nicolas. judging from this artists extensive bio, since hes delved through techno, idm, hip hop, jazz, disco, electro, etc, the wide-spectrum approach becomes evident. like many artists from the 1990s, little nobody brings with him the healthy baggage of music with a message, polemic subjects, thoughts, ideas, humor, you name it. this comes as an aural statement: music has the power to challenge us, the way in which we perceive the world, and points out things which could potentially generate change for the better — if we only stopped and considered looking that much deeper. so this record couldnt come at a better time, a period in which we live where everything is disposable and a numbed societys music attempts to reach out for our consciousness — posing for us the opportunity to stop and think.

already a techno living legend from italy sossa don t need any introductions for vinyl djs, most not to say all his releases only vinyl since 1994 excluding a couple of years he took a break to do the soundtrack of a very known italian movie. with latest releases on minisketch, moon harbour, isgud and many more including also his single -rain- from our ibiza sampler 2013.

sold out - deleted - jeremy a.k.a. underground paris is a renowned record collector & crate-digger. he is the founder of my love is underground, a vinyl-only label thats been responsible for the revival of the >authentic house groove< in europe recently. also a dj, he travels all over europe every week-end to spread his message!

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 upfront released on vinyl-only terms and produced exclusively on analogue equipment. ogers re-tracing of his roots pays dividends too, and whats most striking about the labels debut outing, the simply-titled home invasion 02 ep, is how very different it sounds to vintage real tone planes. gone are the whimsical, celestial deep house hues so favoured by the latter, and in there place is a series of cuts that expertly toe the line between house and techno without resorting to generic soundscapes

our man daniil marin aka detail from kiev, ukraine returns to commercial suicide with perhaps his best release yet, its fucking unbelievable. detail started making music at 16. influenced by technical itch music, has carved out a niche for himself and stepped up his production skills to create techstep dnb with a dancefloor power. with releases on c.i.a., proximity, etc. support by noisia, the upbeats, break, klute and forthcoming releases on such labels like: symmetry, dispatch, utopia music & demand – detail is definitely one sexy motherfucker.
pressing on transparent, green colored vinyl.

9 years on from their inaugural release from back in december 2004, saved records have now reached their landmark 100th release. ever since saved001, skylark presents buick project - chancer/drop the beat saved have stood as a benchmark for quality whilst nurturing new talent and pushing the envelope for electronic music as a whole. celebrating the achievement in style, the maidstone based imprint will be bringing together a mind-blowing collection of the labels favourite producers and djs, covering all aspects of the musical spectrum from deep house to peak-time techno and will be available on limited vinyl samplers.

great new four track ep featuring some super cool disco rarities hailing from the islands of the caribbean. worth the price of this 12 inch alone is the fantastic and über-rare *naussaus discos* by mucho plus, an awesome remake of the beginning of the end classic and a floorfiller so in-demand it features in discogs top ten of most expensive records ever sold. this is followed by a great funky steel drum cover of the roy ayers classic *cant you see me* by trinidadian artist boogsie taken from his hard-to-find 1979 lp. next up is *sweetie* by manhattan charlies roots which is a barbadian disco take on bunny macs afro classic *let me love you* and then rounding things up nicely is the super hot *hands up* by casual t, a soulful disco boogie jam originally out on a mega rare jamaican 7 inch. superb!

cyan341 is bethnal green boy mark streatfield, returning to uncharted audio here with his new ep *coal train*. released ahead of the full length *far from home* album, this ep follows his earlier *disconnected* and *pattern 4* releases on uncharted audio (licensed by james zabiela and championed by the likes of move d and benjamin brunn). when we first heard the opening track it was signed on the spot – probably one of the finest uk techno rumblers we have heard in many a year.

bondage-music welcomes new zeland born, berlin based artists dilby. with * autumn blues* and * deepeast wave* he delivers two huge orginal tracks, additional remix work comes from markus homm (8bit//bondage-music//highgrade) and frag maddin (area remote). enjoy!
selected supporters: daniel bortz, marceo plex, niko schwind, stacey pullen, marco carola, timo maas , and many more - of course

heavily inspired by early rave and detroit electro, paul blackford’s first release on breakin’ records was described as a pioneering uk take on the detroit techno bass sound. since then, he’s released tracks on labels such as wide, deadlock records and twilight 76. in 2009 he set up militant science as an output for his own and other artists material, with support from djs such as dave clarke, dj stingray, dj godfather, edmx, keith tenniswood, and many more. blackfords latest release on cpu turns up the bass and tempo, think kraftwerk vs detroit in effect.

tennessee techno: alex falk brings the sound in purified form. his approach has already piqued the interest of many influential djs and producers, and the track *ptr* from his debut ep on proper trax is among the selections included on hessle audio co-founder pangaeas fabriclive 73 mix. falks previous releases have focused on punishing, pulsing, synthetic techno. for his cgi ep, we are treated to another side of falks sound as he allows a bit more house into the mix. limited to 400 copies.

fast hätte es an dieser stelle keinen neuen release von ki records zu verkünden gegeben, denn die beiden jungs hinter colo, nick smith und ben corr, haben mal eben so in der hochphase der albumproduktion ihren laptop verschusselt. backups? fehlanzeige! da war der debütlangspieler schon fast fertig: zehn tracks mit 150 bis 200 audiospuren – viele stunden feinsten bastelns und schraubens, einfach weg. zum glück ist nicht die ganze welt schlecht und so manch ein finder ehrlich und das gerät gelangte unbeschädigt in die hände der besitzer zurück und das erstlingsalbum *ur* doch noch in die pressung und in den katalog von ki. der name des albums ist ein wortspiel und verweist nicht etwa auf undergroud resistance, sondern auf das englisch wort colo-ur.

this is it, the first release from our man from the dirty south! anaxanders talent is obvious, he has been producing different types of music and has been releasing on labels like local talk or dame music.

2014 promises to be an exciting year for the good ship boe recordings and the first release in february sums up exactly what territory the label is setting its course for. nick lawson has long been overdue a release on boe and after a couple of years of nurturing, he has delivered a set of compositions that will stand the test of time and should no doubt feature in many true heads record boxes for an age. patiently and eagerly crafting his style, nick has pulled together a slick production aesthetic that shines with detail and emotion. the by any means ep proffers three tracks that wouldnt sound out of place on the impossibly rare and much coveted label driftwood.

a new ep from work them records head spencer parker. dedicated to those people on the dance floor that embrace the moment, not the memory. early support from : truncate, dustin zahn, dvs1, 2562, dan curtin , kirk degiorgio and many more

four releases in and luca bacchettis endless is making waves, establishing itself as a home for beautifully crafted and exotic house music. for its fifth, the barcelona based imprint welcomes a us producer who not only learnt from, but stands shoulder to shoulder with, many of the sounds founding artists, mr alix alvarez

here is the fourth rutilance recordings release! a guy called jay shaw from the other side of english channel offer us an ep called outre manche ep with 4 warm traxx. enjoy the leeds bassline!

autoreply music marks the coming of the summer season with a very tidy little 10inch from och. this man recently recorded for baby fords pal sl imprint, gaining support from a diverse range of djing luminaries including zip, sammy dee and efdemin. now the mysterious producer steps up with a big room floor rocker that has been described as ian pooleys >chord memory< meets christian vogel. thunderous drums, hypnotizing chords and a cheeky sample that the old house heads will be sure to recognise make this one for the peak time. claro intelectos warehouse sessions on modern love is regarded by many as one of the most definitive collections of contemporary techno to hit the shelves in recent years. fresh back from remixing depeche mode he takes time out of his busy schedule for remix duties. taking his cues from the warehouse classics that accompanied him through years in manchesters revered clubs like the hacienda, home and paradise factory, he serves up a powerful, stripped down reworking of the original track that is equally suited to sweaty dance floors. fasten your seatbelts.

this is the first in a series of many coming from noir music. the series is called rmx and its basically back catalogue tracks in new clothes done by some of our favourite producers. number one in the series contain 4 superb remixes by nice7, nicolas masseyeff, the glitz and lee van dowski & dean demanuele. this remix ep leans toward the techier side of house as the remixers show their floor functional excellence and hq production skills.

its time for a new pack and take away is more happy and proud to bring the next one which releases also as vinyl first and leave the right impression as solid performance pack. its diamonds & dust by one of the talent & lovely artists from mannheim: veitengruber

release number 003 from on records, the label of amsterdam artist and events agency on and on, is brought to us by label chief jeff rushin. having already impressed with his 001 collaboration with nicole rosie and fresh from the success of his release for wall music, the main-man behind the agencys 2014 party season returns with a stunning new double-header.

genial welcomes 2014 with a new release and at the same time a new member in its roster. it is the italy based dj and producer leon who already has an impressive discography on labels like cecille, saved, defected and many many more. on genial he debuts with a track that has caused havoc every single time it got played for the past 6 months in clubs all over the world. king of the jungle takes us back to the past with its old school break beat, while the robot-esque vocal sample brings a flavour from the future. on the remix duties, the label favourite egal 3 provides a deep atmospheric version full of haunting synths and fxs, totally written for those late mornings when you just want to get lost in the music. on the b side, danish producer martinez is taking us to an almost 14 minutes trip with his concealed dub mix, with a deep but very groovy bass and a special arrangement which will keep you going from the start to end.

after many things, released in 2008, and from africa with fury: rise in 2011, a long way to the beginning is the third album by seun anikulapo kuti with egypt 80, the 14 musicians big band hes been leading since the death of his father fela kuti in 1997.

skylax records, the company focused on realeasing original obscure dance classic and everythings that sounds fine to their ears. for this new release serie, we decided to bring you guys a regular member of the crew & one fo the most talented producer : carlos nilmmns. indeed, the man is back on skylax! the scottish producers skills again ranging from soundtrack to dirty machine funk. songs such as brooklyn walk and moments of happiness demonstrate time and time again why many critics are calling him the next lalo schifrin. hardrock striker skylax mainman & optimo once said about his music should be signed to a hollywood movie studio!raw tape cutsand i thought i had youtake things onto the dance floor. the listener is greeted by a healthy range of classic machine workouts and nilmmns signature old school techniques. gwens songcaptures moments of paris and the good times. soul patroltrack contains elegant synth work and beautiful live keys which kind of reminds one of drexciya or music from the other peoples place. 106 shows hardware programming at its finest with lush sounds creating warm fuzzy moments perfect for the warm weather. a timeless record packed with imagination, talent and skill. a record that we believe will still hold relevance in 30 or 40 years time, c l a s s i c ! a must to have in every djs collection. essential item no digital .

our man from serbia has specialized in slow but powerful house tracks with a classic touch. after he remixed an older keno records track we knew that we need a full release from this guy

deep 8 unleash the remixes of andi rivera feat robert owens to be featuring fantastic remixes from man of the momemt pezzner, a lister, james johnston & tame.

following his 2013 releases for hivern and major problems and remixes for the xx and mano le tough, dublin producer new jackson steps into 2014 with a full flex ep for germanys permanent vacation. the four-tracker moves from his signature vocoder-led house bump through spectral boogie, detroit leaning melancholia and upbuilding wrong un dancefloor moves. cover and inner artwork by practice and theory. initial copies available on red vinyl.

limited edition, hand stamped inclduing a unique print. time to welcome kresy to the label with three original tracks of immaculate left of centre house. with only a clutch of releases his name may be new to many but if you dig deeper youll find hes definitely moving the right circles. his debut release on john talabot’s hivern discs gave some broad exposure, picking up spins from the likes of four tets keiren hebden, jenifer cardini and nick hoppner. remix requests followed too with releases on exquisite pain, southern fried and lovemonk all getting the kresy treatment.

this limited edition 7 vinyl from mcm, released in conjunction with headcount records is a little slice of history. the former lyricist and front-man of the pioneering uk hip hop crew, caveman delivers two solid joints. caveman was the first uk hip hop group to get signed to a major label and signed to profile records in 1990. the crew quickly established themselves as one of the uks most popular and versatile acts. over 20 years after the first caveman album, mcm is back. the a side cut, r.e.a.l (rhymes equal actual life) is featuring fellow high wycombe emcee c-lone and is produced by rinse dog with the cuts by mr brown. the b-side cut is through and through mcm.

this return of ferox records sees an enthusiastic response from all. the label has forthcoming releases from many original ferox artists and some new recruits and collaborations along the way. this, the first release in 5 years, sees label head-honcho russ gabriel in action under his too funk guise. from the first return of too funk ep to the later hotel ibis and derrick carters remix of venus fly trap, russs too funk grooves have been jacking dance floors on both sides of the atlantic since 1995.

third release for serie limitée. still 300 copies, 180g, no digital and no repress. a1 is, once again, reserved to chicagos underground pioneer joey kay who released his first record back in 1994. a raw house track with a neverending intro. the next track is pure deepness with another production from moscows young talent shyam. as deep and dark as russia s winters.. as usual to complete this side, the label manager, monsieur cedric, prepared a short bonus track. on the b side, the french co-founder of serie limitée, steve frisco, strikes back with a classic deep sound inspired by the early 90s after hours... ... while our friend from denmark, desos, owner of deso records, vibes ltd etc... closes the third volume of this story with a nice and deep house gem.

italian producer domenico camarilla has hit a rich vein of form under the jose manuel guise of late, supplementing output on his own black pepper label with feted appearances for tusk wax, is it balearic?, lectric sands and citizen kanes disques sinthomme. given his profile, a union with the soft rocks affiliated kinfolk label makes utmost sense and jose manuel fans will find much to enjoy about ajna. both the title track and *the clear after the storm* are steeped in eastern mysticism and feature heavy percussion from the man manuel, whilst the accompanying soft rocks remix will appeal to fans of rabih beainis *tanki tanki* edit.

cyber dance records return with a full-length double-vinyl album from manchesters kid machine (aka mark wilkinson) following a string of instantly sold-out eps for viewlexx, red laser and flight recorder. a long-time collaborator of world-famous italo disco dj flemming dalum, it is no surprise that many of the tracks have that hallmark space sound reminiscent of the likes of cyber people and koto, but mark stamps his own distinct identity on the genre by slowing down the bpms and incorporating many other influences throughout so that this is no retro affair but a distinctly fresh and modern take on the genre.

tip! from detroit to chicago to germany. amazing various artist 4 tracker. tracks by peder mannerfelt, jesse jakob, andre kronert and simon haydo on stockholm finest blend.

now in 2014, we see the return of trace, with remixes from tribal techno legend grain and aus affiliate, leon vynehall.

gipsy music is a new music label offshoot of the famous gipsy club in moscow, the current russian home of everybody from big stars like sven vath, luciano and loco dice to great underground acts and parties like half-baked, next wave and many others! the label enters the world with style to the swinging rhythms of house gangster #1 from russia - tripmastaz. with remixes by the leftroom boss matt tolfrey and parisian house breakthrough djebali. pressing on translucent, blue colored vinyl.

bombero y chica is the quality electronica/tech duo from thessaloniki, greece created by mr.lookman and despoina terzidou. theyve started working together since 2009 and they have managed to release two electronica tracks for the radio lunatica compilations (released by v.i.m.records)

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

promising bristolian producer joefarr released his debut ep in late 2012 for tigas ever reliant turbo recordings, picking up plays from the likes of dave clarke, ivan smagghe, dexter & many more. a further ep on turbo, *clocks*, followed, as well as remixes for tiga and zombie nation, so enamoured were they with his production prowess, and now kick starting hypeltds 2014 campaign, joefarr presents four cuts for the hypercolour offshoot.

uk garage and bassline superhero from manchester krissi b!

gerome sportelli presents sporty limited, a new record label managed by himself as a limited vinyl series. after big success with his krax records in 2004, veteran gerome sportelli is back with a new label project. the genre of the label swings between dance floor oriented house and techno, with a touch of acid and of course some dusty old school flavours. gerome’s already active in the music industry since the early 90’s as a producer, dj, label manager, party promoter and graphic designer. his music ‘smells’ old school, just like the early age of acid house, but infused with today’s intelligent constructions and an engaged vision on music. gerome’s music is made from bronze age analogue synths, love, passion and modern digital mixing techniques.for this first sporty limited release, gerome comes out with three stylish tracks. the first track, a side “drive”, is a fat house stomper with strong stabs and female voice hits. the break is intense and works effectively on packed dance floors. b1 is called “free range” and feels like summer. it’s full of classic house sounds, filtered strings and hypnotic loops. this is a chicago­styled, disco sampled, deep and classy house track we love and cherish. the b2 track, “don’t go”, is composed with a classic house bass, shuffled 909 drums and dark space strings. you’ll immediately recognize the deep and melodic detroit house sound.

gacha is a young artist originally from georgia, now operating in berlin, this second ep for apollo records is an excellent six tracker that fits the apollo chillout manifesto perfectly. his music is a cinematic, glacial mix of beautiful melodies, treated guitars and tender drum programming, and two tracks on this release see him working in tandem with natalie beridze who adds her ethereal vocals for standout tracks *saysea* and *atlas*. elsewhere on the ep gacha continues the form of his last ep, working his influences from classic electronica to garage into his trademark deep and atmospheric sound.

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.

boo williams moon mans return sees headphoniq issue its 10th release! this track comes from the same time period as boos mars track. jordan fields 1986 in the mix is classic jack. headphoniq represses stephane veras sitback & mr. feelings pink sunshine close out the ep.

in 2014 voltage musique records is still on top of things. the well-known vinyl-series les amis transforms into a compilation of now four a-sides on vinyl with tracks from known and new faces. next to the glitz, faray and marquez ill they welcome douglas greed and tigerskin to the party. les amis 05 brings four killers and no fillers to the floors