on his third album, the pennsylvania snake-synth-charmer deepens his approach to aural depravity. ultima ii massage widens a jagged swath through the dudes own weird catalog, each disparate track damaged to the point of contributing to some sort of greater, lurching frankenstein-like state.
pressing on yellow coloured & marbled double 12 inch, download code included.

berlin based cohorts ekkohaus and rufus (also part of tru west and nightdrivers) consummate their friendship with this four-track mission statement that deals in gutsy house music with a range of moods to suit every corner of the night. studer is a cheeky cut with jazzy key flurries and a fulsome bassline squelch, while pagan takes a tougher route into heavy delay feedback and pure rhythmic intensity. the end of an ear is a playful beast that takes off-key melodies and oddball noises and works them into a moody, heavy grooving context, while peace & reflection pushes the swing past the brink for a leftfield house jam that sounds liable to fall apart at any minute, in a good way of course.
pressing on translucent, blue colored vinyl.

he debut album, a genre-edgy variety of electronic music, is no different. even jumping through styles insomnia is nothing else but a colourful palette of tunes with distinct identity. limited to 250 copies, 140g black vinyl

comes with beast on one side and the prev released night chaser on the flip. 180 gramm vinyl and limited release.

erste ep des norwegischen duos soft as snow auf dem fabric-sublabel houndstooth, auf der sie mit experimentalem pop zwischen minimal-wave und der frühen warp-phase überzeugen. analoge maschinen treffen auf eigenartige vocals und stark verfremdete gitarren.

worx very cleverly tap up in-demand parisian dj and producer the mekanism for its first release here, squeezing out three of the artist s finest tracks to date. >bogoto< fuses a disco groove and 70s strings with some classic deep house piano, and creates a heavenly peak time roller, while >2 galactic< is pure 80s hip house fire, fusing cut-up vocals with a pounding late night groove. taking things down a notch, singing beasts goes deep and jazzy to close proceedings on whats another great addition to the producers discography, and a sterling first outing for worx.

amir alexander together with dj traxx cant go wrong! and it sure doesnt, together they make a super dope ep feat. 4 chicago acid bombs, dont sleep!

repress 2014 - next up in the 10 inch series on mos_deep another heavy 2-tracker of d marc cantu, which will be followed by a (mini)-album later this year. the opening track is a fierce chicago-styled banger kicking off with an extremely solid and frantic bassline while d marcs low-pitched voice asks us >how are we doing?<. the track slowly evolves into a deep and atmospheric masterpiece with spatial strings slowly expanding throughout the track.
>how are we doing?< is counter-balanced by the fragility and subtlety on the flipside. >a second earth< is a laid-back and emotional retro-futuristic techno track overflowing with sadness and melancholy, echoing the sounds of the artificial-intelligence era. like a lost vessel drifting through space this track captivates and terrifies at the same time. a beauty and a beast!

two 12s have landed and magic number three is on the way! the a side got fixed by the legendary chaps of duplex. theyve been coming along since the first waves of house and techno and gave proof of this with their contribution population density. a true grooving body banger indeed. on the flip we find tuff sherms 10 min excursion holding beastly percussions and melomanic fatness. this mayne is situated on the other side of the planet, he has been popping by on ttt & berceuse heroique, and is amongst midlights ranks this time.
pressing on transparent, smokey marbled vinyl.

the long awaited first release from melbourne diva house/ bizarro group zanzibar chanel. if ru paul and william onyeabor had a love child states the back cover, a hint of the quirky funky productions that have come to define the sound of zanzibar chanel. or perhaps an inside joke from a group who have, until now, remained largely unknown to those outside of melbournes underground scene.

mythical beasts, felix dickinson tickles out two horny boogie/house numbers for bristol s futureboogie, including hackman and machete savane remixes.

• fourth installment from the artist and label.
• other titles have sold out fast - don t be left out...
• special hand stamped white label release a fast paced aggressive a1 made of fast 1/8 note kick drums spliced with distorted pad sounds and distinctive snare. the a2 is a broken beat affair with evolving percussion and a rave line that will cut through in any mix. b1 is papers signature acid jam, simple but effective. b2 is a unique beast, with locked rhythms and distinctive arp synth line...

play it say it is a hot new label brought to you courtesy of seth troxler, and the first release is a one-side monster of a track by sharam (deep dish) and featuring manfred manns earth band. hot on the heels of deep dishs recently released club hit quincy, sharam releases tripi, a rib-rattling, earth-shaker destined to cause maximum dance floor pandemonium. an incessant dirty as hell synth line underpins the colossal driving force of this beast as the rhythm breaks down to the unearthly enchanting keyboard break courtesy of manfred manns earth band. tripi was endemic throughout wmc and expect to hear it everywhere this summer. already getting heavy support, tripi is destined for big things. seth has kicked off his new label in style. expect more floor fillers in this vain from other luminaires on play it say it this summer. and remember, when you play it, say it!

ether003 is a four track release by helsinki based dj/producer kitkatone. the release includes two original tracks with two remixes by techno masters woo york and attemporal. starting off the release, a1, oppressor, is a slightly old school tune - raw and beautiful blend between house and techno. the following woo york remix turns the track to a ruthless techno beast with a hint of industrial vibe. b1, remainder, presents a darker atmosphere with crude and fierce banging and mid-winter gloominess. the closing track attemporal remix brings in a deep and spacey brooding, bonding the release into an extremely sterling techno pack.

30th anniversary edition of the legendary 1984hi-nrg/disco album on audiophile clear vinyl.

ejecta ist das neu projekt von leanne macomber (aka neon indian) und joel ford, der mit daniel lopatin (oneothrix point never) das duo games bildete. die 10 ejecta songs verbinden elektronischen dream-pop frueher 4ad-releases von cocteau twins oder this mortal coil mit der disco-coolness eines kavinsky oder der chromatics. limitiertes lp-format.

early in 2013, los angeles-based live act pharaohs dropped their debut on esp institute, island time, along with tornado wallaces esp debut thinking allowed the idea being a simultaneous release followed by the artists remixing each other. well, here we have the 4th corner of the puzzle, a perfect set of jams for the tail end of summer. on side a, pharaohs themselves revisit ahumbo, inviting the neighborhood boys over for fatty then proceeding to bang the drum, while the flip side gives us the tornado wallace take on if it ever feels right, a beast of a track that nibbles but never really bites, a classy tension-builder, perfect for transitioning into.

first they had a feather fight. then they did whats known in the industry as the gettup and proceeded to tear a hole into 2013. now san fran / bristols finest dynamic duo return with two more beastly jams.

introducing co-ops volume 1!counter004 brings together three new artists to the label, berliners roman lindau, cassegrain and savas pascalidis, alongside counterchange family member nubian mindz for this 4 track various artists 12inch.the result offers four distinct, expertly crafted techno jams in the classic tradition. real dj tools to come back to, that mature with repeat listening. versatile moments to work into non-linear sets, from four artists who each propose unique blueprints for club music today. counterchange, 2014

hot on the heels of his smash hit get beasty ep released in february this year, hot creations favourite patrick topping is back with another superb release in the running to be his most successful yet!

this is second instalment of the hot natured remix project. part two features nic fancuill’s tech-driven barnstormer of a remix of benediction! hot on its heels is luca c & brigantes dirty disco-tinged cosmic-house beast of a remix of alternate state. on the b side citizen goes to work transforming *take you there* into brooding deep maelstrom of a mix, dark and sinister. finally tom shorterz tweaks out the original of reverse skydiving into techy dark groove affair that completes this great remix package.

nice price deal !!! vinyl only (ltd 200 copies)solid 3 track house ep!!! >take it back< is a driving beast, its raw groove and deep moving chord stabs make this a perfect peak time track. >piece by piece< takes things a bit little deeper, with its funky bass and deep warm chords its like an old detroit house track. >dingy room< is a simple but effective dj tool with attitude. the swirling gritty percussive top and the bouncy bass makes you wanna dance

label boss, cozzy d, steps up with his latest offering, unleashing a couple of analogue-based beasts, together with a sterling remix from portuguese assassin trikk.

ltd. marbled green numbered vinyl only 10i with various tracks from, and or produced by dj/turntablist/producer dj grazzhoppa.

after highlighting two young french talents for its first releases with madben and oniris, astropolis records now invites two french techno legends for its third release. the driver, techno aka for french rave key figure manu le malin and techno veteran electric rescue join their forces for a first 12 inch * the wolves * : a dark fang strike, fierce, beastly. the encounter of these two french techno activist couldnt have result in anything else than an explosiv termination : two raw and nagging techno tracks blending up both artist proper musical background.

pascal blanché, wojtek kutschke and vocalist lukas polocze – better known as chasing kurt –originally released this track on their album of the same name. now * from the inside* has been given the remix treatment by some of worlds most respected house producers. first up is legendary german artist henrik schwarz, who has a knack for making every one of his productions as exciting as the next. his rendition of * from the inside* is no anomaly as he demonstrates his sublime approach to music making by using analogue bass stabs and violin bowing before floating atmospheric synths emerge to take centre stage. konstantin sibolds mix is a completely different beast altogether, using denser kick drums and haunting claps as the bed for reverberating vocals and a bouncy hook

the second album by valanx called >ejecta< (18-diam.) gets the remix treatment. four artists, each with their own unqiue sound, have reworked their favourite track of the album and gave the music their own twist and sound. the exaltics turns >beyond doubt< into a dark brooding metallic industrial beast with a strong and dominant sub bass line that will damage your speakers.crc, one half of the finnish electro masters morphology creates a trippy psychedelic techno epic on his take of the track >chasm< and showcases a masterpiece of drum programming and creation of atmosphere. on the flip, >trail of conjuration< gets the remix treatment by admx-71 aka adam x. his version takes the tribal aspects of the original and turns it into a dark industrial techno drenched track that immediately lets you think of an old abandoned warehouse drowned in strobe light and fog and a massive rave taking place.last but not at all least it is louis haimans turn and he creates a wonderful deep dub techno track out of >legion v2<. the sub bass and deep chords are whirling and will hypnotize the listener with endless echoes and reverbs. 300 handnumbered limited vinyl copies only. no digital distribution

apartment kickstarts 2014 with a various artists compilation focusing on irish talent from all across the isle. following on from their collaboration as bande apartment in 2013, tr one and new jackson once again appear together on apartment. this time around new jackson remixes tr ones bruising techno beast >viceroy-9c< (the original of which appeared on the last apartment release, a split 12 with phantom planet outlaws), turning it into an emotive, acid-laced breakbeat gem. house duo slowburn, coming off a year that included appearances on lunar disko, appian sounds and grounded in humanity deliver the off-kilter and immersive >riders of the sea<. hints of the work of artists such as drexciya and kassem mosse are combined with their own unique stylings to create an intoxicating, tripped out journey to the deepest recesses of the dancefloor.the cyclist garnered huge praise last year with his >bones in motion< lp on leaving records/stones throw and apartment is excited to deliver his first original material since then. his individual brand of over-driven electronics – >tape throb< – combines distortion with the most delicate of inflections and >crax< surmises this approach perfectly, an uncommonly euphoric slice of wounded electronica. last but by no means least is the superior inferior. after his debut release on belfast’s one electronica label went so far as to be licensed by sven vath to his sound of the 14th season compilation, he returns with the throbbing, rapturous >a bit much confusion<. wave and electro influences carry this bass heavy number towards it’s crescendo of skyscraping synths and skewered monopoly madness.

zex model is the project (started in september 2012) of paul von aphid, a young russian musician who re-imagining and re-modeling the classic sound of 80s wax trax and antlers bands, by adding a personal twist of his own experience living in urban dystopia.
limited pressing on grey vinyl, download code included.

release no.2 on nofitstate sees matthew styles taking over the reigns the signals ep is a varied beast as youd expect from one of the most distinguished and versatile producers of the last couple of years. signals kicks things off, a beautifully effortless flowing groove with on-point percussion and subtle elements that keep things moving perfectly. lucky keeps the vibe nice and deep, a razor sharp snare imbuing the track with a sense of energy whilst codex leans toward melody with it s pitch perfect arpeggiated motif dominating proceedings. gesopik console rounds the ep off nicely with a nod to nu-disco energy.

pretty cool edits of two monster hits. dancefloor anthems for crowds worldwide. the a side is a more positive jam whilst on the b side we find a growing dancefloor beast. definitely a smashing record.

massive. sub. killer. will levitate your sound system. producer remains anonymous. one off press. ltd, no repress! hand stamped! cut at 45rpm! beast!

after recently launching the d3 recordings label to a great reception, the man behind vibes and pepper is ready to launch his second new label, d3 elements. the artist behind the three track ep is raymond funnye aka strong souls, who back in the mid-nineties released on still much mythologised chicago label dance mania as well as the uks black market, which also saw him work with the legendary larry heard. the music he offers here is of a high pedigree from start to finish.

latest installment of the limited series from the home of ivan drago. this one sees another split with beau wanzer back at the helm controlling the a-side with more heavy handed beat tracks made for mixing, while the b-side is a very very very nasty warehouse techno beast by njb.

we are very happy to welcome back fx mchn since his track jackie on number 1 got so much support, he has given us a dark rave beast. alphonse delivers another machine based twisty thing with drum tweaks from the other lht man prima who is releasing his first solo track on the next one number 5 .... heads up! facade comes correct with a whole side to himself - a simple house groove that will make any party an lht party, and a cheeky bonus track that sounds like a lost electro funk gem from rimini via harlesden and brooklyn.

heiko laux with alexander lukat lucho part 1 & 2 without pausing for breath, heiko follows up last weeks canis major ep with another double whammy, this time alongside alexander lukat. in part 1, laux and lukat expertly cultivate a dank aura of seismic dread, dominated by a thunderous low-end which thrums beneath the surface like a beast from the deep.

the second album by portlands eprom after last years *metahuman*, once again released by rwina records. bass music from the dark & heavy side.

manhattan filmmaker-turned-beatbroker francis hsueh aka policy has been unfolding a skewed yet chic house blueprint across the last three years, as evinced via a series of eps for eminent dancefloor wholesalers such as rush hour and argot – yet his latest seems his most assured and distilled to date. postscript plays street dice with choppy electronics and disrobed rhythm architectures, maxed out but close to the chest, splashed with off-grid percussive patterns and muted jazz textures.
limited edition of 450 copies.

following a slew of acclaimed releases on left blank and tri angle, as well an album with the much lauded young echo collective, vessel debuts on the burgeoning liberation technologies imprint with three diverse cuts of inimitable off-kilter electronics. *misery is a communicable disease* serves as a euphoric opener, primed for moments of escapism on or off the dancefloor with resonant hats and an exultant synth line laid bare upon a bed of gauzy pads and valve-warmed kicks. vmi is a different beast altogether, channeling the visceral spirit of minimal wave and punk aesthetic to create a sordid call to arms before the frenzied acid and lingering menace of *not for design* closes the record in typically deranged fashion.

on the heels of *the beast / road song* 7 inch release, we revisit ikebe shakedowns back catalog and tap renowned remixer and house producer extraordinaire brennan green to do a proper remix of *tujunga* which flew off the shelves and sold out as a 7 inch single prior to ikebes self-titled debut album release in 2011.
pressing on transparent, green coloured vinyl.

hackler & kuch join forces with overlook hotel to unleash *engine reject* and *unsafe*. remixes are supplied by octave and mike humphries. limited pressing on on translucent dark red coloured vinyl with a smokey marbling in black and blue. a beauty and a beast!

the summer might be almost over, but groovetraxxs is just getting started with an impressive vinyl debut. label boss le babar teams up with fellow belgian pat lezizmo for a delightful piece of underground house music that sets the groove and gets you going on the dance floor. deep basslines, fresh drums and a simple melody are some of the ingredients to *another love*, but it is that oh so special vocal hook that really sets the mood. on the flip, two remixes complete the already-impressive 12 inch. golf clap give the track a more laidback-vibe with their trademark classy smoothness, while scott diaz turns it into a never ending pumping beast, perfect for those peak time moments. this is a release you cant afford to miss!

blaues licht deliver their second ep for microtonal and baem –they unleashed the maddest techno beast possible out of their synths.

goldffinchs well received model ep from 2012 gets a rework for 2013. on the a side dutch house and techno legend, dexter, turns let me see into a driving, analog beast. while on the flip fresh faced finnish duo femme en fourrure take on the original title track, model, and inject it with their signature gritty and sleazy sound. the remix 12 inch comes as a yellow coloured limited edition, hand-stamped vinyl only release.

nach veröffentlichungen auf planet mu, super und ninja tune sowie remixen für franz ferdinand, wild beasts, clock opera oder aluna george veröffentlicht der junge, hochtalentierte produzent raffertie alias benjamin stefanski nun endlich sein debütalbum auf dem londoner label. musikalisch spannt der brite auf den insgesamt dreizehn tracks des albums einen spannenden bogen aus house, bass, post dubstep und electronica.
pressung auf weißem doppel-vinyl, mp3 download-code inklusive.

the heart melting, floor obliterating grooving beast when the mud falls is held with high regard in the gc stables. solidly built on a foundation of fat tuned kicks, curly sub and an uncompromising tour de force piano spiral. effervescently ethereal, bringing on vague recollections of 80s high-end synth led kosmische production

romania based marcman hits hard with this ep on the outstanding monique musique imprint. 4 dancefloor beasts for peak time action. paranoia is a true anthem.

slynk has a new release out and it is a beast!
you know you want it! here is a whip, here is a cowboy hat and here is a bag of sand the exact same weight as slynks new 4 tracker. now go!