likely ep is tims first release on tiefschwarzs souvenir label. lead track alike sounds like ivan smagghe jamming with richie hawtin in a warehouse rave in london, skirting a line between futuristic tech house and discerning electro. a live bassline holds down the groove as a trickling bleepy melody develops throughout the track. as more and more layers of elaborate sonic trickery are laid down, a driving snare jacks out the groove further before a series of effects laden breakdowns tighten the tension further and further. cowbells take the second phase of the track ever taughter before the groove emerges into a stabbing hook and pulsating synth noises that drive the dancefloor into blissed out oblivion. subtle vocals tease the ears in the background of the final strung out breakdown, never quite dominating the tune before the jacking bass and kick drop back in. ‘unlike shares a similar vibe for mixing live instruments with plug in madness. live sounding bassline and guitar lines open the track and roll out the groove before the main synth hook takes over. as the track rolls in and out of its breakdowns it lurches between reverb heavy, bleepy chaos and futuristic rhythms. think depeche mode writing an experimental instrumental on the moon in 2012 and youre halfway there. like many french artists these days tim lives and works in london and also collaborates with fellow frenchies ivan smagghe and dante eprom. he first caught the attention of vinyl sleuths with his excellent remix of db (8)s future now in 2004 and now runs his own label marketing music as well as pushing the boundaries of spacey electro flavoured tech house with his own solo material.

the man behind some infamously amazing and joyful live sets, a successful first album for musique risqué, a great ep for oslo, and a brilliant debut on circus company with petit djinns-including the underground hit >sous l arbre<, guillaume & the coutu dumonts is now back on cc with >i was on my way to hell<. a delicious two-tracker for different moments, covering two distinct vibes perfectly. on the a side >i was on my way to hell< is a jam that bubbles over like a volcano with a marvelous synth pad melody building along with a gospel preacher sample. all the while a heavy groove powers away underneath- he’s got the secret! on the b side, we are taken to a more quiet but still melodic environment. >can’t argue with silence< opens up with a rolling bass line, a simple refined groove, and then gradually sprinkles tasteful acoustic hits and ethno-styled synth stabs on top. close your eyes and feel the heat of an >arabian night< inna guillaume & the coutu dumonts house sylee!

is there more to life than house music? for the swedish dj/producer mikael nordgren: probably not. since 2004, he has been steadily churning out some of the best future house tunes from his studio located in stockholm. his productions have been released under many aliases including dmalicious, 12th floor and for get physical under the mighty moniker of tiger stripes. the blacker the music, the sweater the sound. a potential anecdote that fittingly could have inspired mikael when he composed the warm and supple portion of detroit fueled funk that is, blackroom entertainment. yet another presentation of his programming prowess and ability to mold and mend melodies into a sophisticated groove. especially utilizing his signature catchy drums to get the vibe going, then introducing a melodic synth stab before the track takes you away with complex variations of rhythmic lead sounds. abacus may remind listeners of his stellar mad at me ep released last fall on get physical - albeit reformed with a more analog approach. springing tones get the groove rolling before it is taken over by a cabal of sci-fi sounds, at which point a thick, modulated analog bass sound ups the overall energy. the lack of audio imagery is little if none, as the sounds invoke so many moods, feelings and sensations that only a seasoned dj and knowledgeable producer could fabricate such a convincing theme. blackroom entertainment ep again showcases mikaels ability as a formidable contributor to house music

the multitalented robbie taylor dropped this migty piece of musical madness presented on the mighty wasted imprint! a tech house journey, weaving its way into your mind and taking control of your limbs, with a melodic techy groove that builds and builds & finally drops to create total dancefloor insanity!the remix package has been crafted to create perfect reworkings of the original to suit every taste. london based alex celler (cocoon, nrk, buzzin fly, baroque) delivers a deep and bumpy mix that brings an impeccably classy vibe in his inimitable style, with a tech house sound full of grooves, tribal rhythms & relentless energy, he has established his sound well into the 2008 electronica. thats why his productions have been supported constantly by big players such as carl cox, ricardo villalobos, luciano, michel de hey, sven vaeth, dennis ferrer, masters at work, danny tenaglia, pvd, chus & ceballos, laurent garnier and many more!! the package is rounded off with the solar sun remix, a driving take on the original with a hook line that will rotate in your head for hours afterwards!certainly one of the biggest wasted releases so far, already heavily supported by loads of heavyweight djs around the globe...

yoshi goes back to spain to hook up with d-formation, one of the hottest producers of the year, whose recent records have become a staple of many big djs sets this summer. >what u want< is an unforgettably hooky cut by dformation & david ferrero that incorporates the best of the minimal techno movement with groovy tech house elements for an extraordinary experience. ismael rivass remix is a high voltage peak time mix while mindskap takes things deep and techy. right out of the gate, supported mark knight, hernan cattaneo, nic fanciulli, behrouz, cedric gervais, dubfire, sharam, tommy boy, eddie thoneick and dj vibe. this one is so good, it might just stick around for miami.

a summer treat from code red 4 unreleased monsters on one 12inch. a selection of the best fothcoming us house hits on one perfectly formed ep

klakson is dropping a hot release just before the summer really kicks in... number one gives us two warm driving house/techno tracks with an amazing vibe. sounds like daftpunk doing techno together with carl craig. on the a side we find this amazing deep house track called all the same. phat beats to move you ass but again with a beautufull melancholic topping. the aa side comes with this crazy jam called wonka. it takes you to the top with this incredible build up, ready to explode! at this moment we have no further info on the identity of dxr, or do we? take wild wild guess and listen to the production skills. two great tracks to bring the party to another level

split ep of dark metallic hard-fun from the human shield mixing funnel. manasyt leaves his manners at home and takes the a side by force with two solid cuts of pure industrial horror: wrist sewing leaves little to the imagination whilst his bloc 08 set opener vibro speeds up the synth suspense until your loins are sore and your mind is truly spent. overworked and underpaid north wales bedroom musician cestrian (bunker/monox) softens the blow just a bit on the reverse with his hearse giving you the perfect funeral, driving off into the near distance with dead waves and metallic shards of fluctuating hiss. the stately anti funk of rizzla teeth brings us to a conclusion with gun metal grey sneers of contempt and harrowing neg vibe downer skree. suit up and dig in!

>where< marks tejada’s eleventh full-length release. in it he ventures away from many of his own trademarks and journeys into an intimate vibe of warm pulses and bright energies. the tracks take expectations and enlighten them with a collection of grooves and tweaks that are spacious and rhythmic while being devoid of predictability. further support comes from reynold, sebo k, adultnapper, giles smith

seasons limited follow up the massive cant help by kemal with majico by anto vitale, a laidback track featuring mesmerizing vocals and wicked chants alongside lush keys and synths over a deeply stormin percussion enriched backing groove. doruk ozlen is firing up the vibe on his take, with a mesmerizing deep groove leading the way for the vocals and captivating synths and chords. boddhi satva goes deep and hypnotizing, with a distinct afro tribal touch to be found on this main version, while the dub is a more stripped down affair featuring acidic synths.

nice price deal !!! chez music presents rob salmon triumph. a strong organ led track that brings back an early 90s house vibe reminiscent of a vintage maw dub with comtemporary techy influences. scott wozniak (defected / king street) hot off his dj gomi glad i found you remix takes things up a notch with a slamming dubby/faya combo styled version. a classic in the making!

ryralio records are back with its latest release by a young and very promising talent rising straight from the heart of lithuania. please welcome santi touch! the release starts with original version of candle. this floorshaker combines sharp and shaking beats with some electrified and jazzing vibes which will make a real move on your dancefloor. spin science remix enters deep spaces with sound that we call nordic house. it’s a little bit progressive,a little bit spacey and always deep – exactly what you can hear on other spin science releases on labels like plastic city, rotd and urbantorque. the release is closed by whare wurlitzer dub. this deep and dubby version is brought to you from vienna‘s freshest project whare. watch out for those guys as their new record label takes departure in a few months and it will hit your record players quite heavily.

stax (abicah soul) and tony loreto team up for this marvelous remix that takes this wonderful timeless song by kenny carvajal to a whole new level, with consuela swaylo ivy vocals being full of passion, coming straight from the soul. this new remix puts the vocals center stage, with the musical backdrop consisting of a deep yet smooth groove, incredible organ ride and classic strings fortifying the sultry feeling, and the added funky ingredients further strengthen the already infectious vibe. the instrumental lets you enjoy the full musical bliss. as a bonus, a beats version is also included.

supported by alex attias (planet e), italoboyz, karotte, sebo k, raresh, d julz, funk d void. michael melchner is barely at the beginning of his twenties. at the moment deep house of the late nineties has to take a shine to him. in the detail it gets clear, that this is not only a copy of an epoch, but a certain vibe, which is going to be transferred into the present. this vibe with his warm sound, the well dosed house beats and a strong musical sense is hearable, but this sounds by no means antiquated. on a-side several instruments like percussions, xylophone and samples of an mexican trumpet make sure that there isn’t only an exiting variety shortly before or after the primetime, but also a proper portion of itchy feet. with the both tracks on the flip-side the whole spectrum of michael melchner becomes clear, at the one hand a clear view on the dance floor with classical house beats and on the other hand a musical character, which one misses in many current productions. >chen chen< is slightly more co plicated and more rhythmic whilst >nothing happened< is a pleasing leaned back dramaturgical subtle house piece with a distinctive bass line and interspersed voice samples.

as we look forward to lisa shaws upcoming full length artist album set for release this september on salted music, we are thrilled to deliver her latest single titled all night high. lisa has been performing this sexy late night gem for quite some time now to an overwhelmingly positive response from fans and enthusiastic dance floors world wide. in an industry currently overly saturated by a lack of quality control, we welcome this refreshing vocal cut and are happy to share the love. just let the music speak for itself and create the hype. migs vocal and dub take things into an upbeat techy territory stripping down the elements and maintaining the original vibe while boosting the dance floor appeal.

incl argy remix !! tokyo s rising star ryo murakami has already put his diverse, electronic sound on the map with the >rise< ep on dessous last year, and received great praise for his track >my soul<, snapped up by steve bug for the fabric mix series, which was piled high with atmosphere and dark, club energy. his next 12 includes two new tracks, the title cut being >down the sky<, cooly influenced by old school house, but also more recent european forays into night music. ryo demonstrates a heavy aptitude for stripped down futurism, with staccato, jilted beats, joined by layers of padded synth structures, looming somewhere between light and darkness. the b side, ‚coke‘ (no questions asked) welcomes another one of ryo‘s extended journeys, this time a stronger, peak time groove which never lets off, and builds around layers of spaced out, pitching fx. brain-tingling pitching synths heat things up, before laying down a super-funk hook that melts on top of the beats irresistibly. ryo then leads us head-first into a series of spac d out, jacked-up movements, characterised by risque, feminine vocal snippets. poker flat‘s young greek maestro, argy, creates a stunning hi-tech remix of ‚down the sky,‘ complete with mesmeric dub influenced chord stabs and tripped out washes of delay. once again carrying on the vibe of the original, but twisting it into an altogether different beast, argy takes ryo‘s warm synth stabs and shapes the remix into a slow paced yet pumping club tool.

ladies and gentleman, the godfather of techno soul/techno originator, eddie fowlkes is back in your face and your ears with his detroit wax release. eddie fowlkes continues to take the globe by storm with his recent tour in japan, and now with this release, which numbers 127 in his catalogue of productions. side 1 headbanger - 4 to floor drums makes your bounce your head to a drivin funky chord, with a saucy sexy swirl psychedelic filter hittin you in and out of your cranium groove. side 2 rider – eddies favourite classic track from his youth, hes switched the vibe into a danceable deep high hat symbol carrying groove with vocals samples of mr. morrison himself that will put you back into a mood from the 6

played by pete tongs essential selection back in ibiza, shogun has created an excited buzz across the dance community thats about to explode with the release of this killer record! freerange stalwart jimpster delivers a deep and bumpy mix that brings an impeccably classy vibe in his inimitable style, while spanish house king wally lopez turns in an awesome mix that will keep his loyal fans very happy. the package is rounded off with the trusty djembe dub, a driving take on the original with a hook line that will rotate in your head for hours afterwards!

as on his first 12inch hidden structure ep, finland based producer rasmus hedlund is delivering his follow up with uplifting, energetic and ass shakin future electronic music. the opener >tasureitten jaelkeen< is a combination of the deepness of house and the direct drive and aggressiveness of the monetanous techno sound, stirred up with that special, classic and timeless feeling while the a2 takes the vibe harder with layers of pacy minimal soaked rhythms by remixer uemit akauna and his fresh mixing gives this track a real big system bass edge. on the flip we have kolinator, a more percussive tool and the b2 skuuges taas. all four tracks are aimed squarely at the dancefloor, with straight forward 4/4 beats driving through raw synth stabs, minimal percussion and deep bass - a clear-cut killer groove record which nails the crowd to the floor!

after unleashing the celebrated bare fist edits on us, the mysterious monsieur gateaux is back with a stunning original production. much is being made of the cosmic revival, and sure enough this does tick all the mid tempo, blissed out balearic boxes, but theres much more to love about dune, with its spacious ways and early 80s european electronic, dubbed out psychedelic vibe, shot through with a little eastern promise. its little wonder its been receiving major props from the bearded elders of sit down djing, off the back of a handful of early copies surfacing in the uk. as if that wasnt enough, the (not so) mysterious phoreski taken over the remix duties here!!!

the second freak n chic release of 2008 brings the premier release from long-time fnc dj collaborator dyed soundorom. 01 >question< lays down a dubby slow-moving groove from the start, as the grooves pick up the questions land, letting the pace take you up and bring you down to the deep-grooved finish. 02 >infection< instantly creates a deep and dubby late-night vibe that holds back the pace and keeps the funk grooving. support coming from.. claude vonstroke, ali schwarz, anja schneider, damian lazarus, kiki, sebo k, shonky, shinedoe, camea, chloé, jennfier cardini, todd bodine, benno blome, anthony collins, jamie jones.

the beginning of year three in the adjunct chronicles is marked by a 12inch by our own apendics.shuffle. kenneth james gibson has been bombarding the techno scene consistently for the past few years. u_derline, orac, friends of tomorrow, mos ferry, sunset diskos among other labels have served as the carrier for kens deadly weapons. remix duties are taken on by the one and only mathias schaffhäuser , a renowned techno superstar and the founder of ware records. there couldnt have been a better title than >no reduction< to literary describe this monster of a track - ken has unleashed the entire arsenal of his studio for the creation. stern synth patterns pizzicato their way through the track, deep sea signals ring in the background, distorted vocal snippets insist on taking >all the money<. energetic and magnetic dancefloor number dedicated to the real freaks. mathias approaches the rework with smooth drumming and a velvet bassline. the cheeky cabaret vibe however never settles: the diabolical pizzicato of the original returns and the voices continue their demands for (what all adds up to in the end) >no reduction<. oblivious filth brings yet another layer to this joint. beautifully crafted sounds mingle with electro-mechanical noises, layers of melting textures lure the listener into a late night wonderland

impressive debut ep from new duo bearweasel are a new production duo, consisting of dean muhsin and louisa page. with a remix already out on perc trax they debut with this superb ep for audioflys new label. opening track >monkier< is brilliant. combining a touch of latin percussion with swollen basslines and brilliant horn stabs scattered througout its one of my favourite tracks of recent months. second track >drummer< is just as good – its wonky techhouse with a funky bassline and small-but-effective breakdown. remix of >monkier< comes from my favourite hamburg-based croatian, solomun. his version takes it deeper, with a lazier attitude but a warm vibe. a quality debut and a duo to watch out for in 2008.

this time hertz is back with a funk fuelled energy bomb that balance in between an old school vibe ala 1998 and a fresh approach for 2008. expected support from a wide range of djs. on the filp you will find a track with a repetitive acid-sounding bassline but without the 303. this is rather a fresh synth that gets the tweeking. on the b2, you find a pierre j remix that takes care of the house-ier sounds

cool electro two tracker !! the main mix is an electro stormer with big fills and turnarounds while the remix from bastian heerhorst takes things deeper with a heavy heavy techno/house vibe.

already hammered by the likes of stephan bodzin, martinez, lützenkirchen, marc romboy, pete heller, freeform five, oliver huntemann, nick thayer, deepgroove & laurent garnier !!! hell yeah is proud to present minimow, the minimaltechno inspired project from london based dj/producer mowgli. after successful releases and remixes for mantra vibes, finger lickin, used & abused, mowgli has developed a more techno approach to his funky, groovy fidget house sound which minimow - >wheres my pill?< is the first output, it sounds cool and different, if you equally like switch and minimal, try this out! in order to increase the techno factor we have hired florian meindl (stil vor talent, trapez, flash, kling klong) remix duties, his trippy take on the original is a sure-sureplayer

whether you re a seasoned italo freak or an avid newcomer, barry masons classic italo hit body get your body will have you grooving in no time. the acidic bassline starts the dance and will get your body venturing on the dancefloor. the funky piano riffs will make your disco feet itch and before you know it this timeless disco classic with its most simple but effective vocals will get your body as the title so strikingly suggest. this time one of uks finest disco outfits faze action answered the remix call. their take on the track resulted in a dance floor disco house treatment, bringing it up to 2007 cruising speed but all the same staying true to the original 1983 vibe. you d better get your body ready!

electric love is the lead track from the new freshly squeezed compilation eclectrik and the first single to be taken from the forthcoming new album by londons multi instrumental, theremin teaser, dodo. the a side of the single is a left field electro pop gem featuring hooky vocals and a retro vibe described by properlychilled.com as amazing a minimal 80s aesthetic in an old school human league style with vocals that just make this track soar in an altogether disarmingly alluring way. meanwhile the b side weights in with a tripped out dubby instrumental imagine john barrys persuaders remixed by king tubby!

louie vega gets in eol mode for his stunning take on brilliant british singer victor davies latest song. pure organic samba-funk/ latin vibes with percussive house beat and background vox by anane. instrumental version on the flip

hector moralez s minority music imprint is back up and running after a long absence. the re launch comes with a dirty club driven jam with killer remixes. already a proven winner with sneak, mark farina, heather, joey youngman and others.the first remix is by hector and cubase dan under their block committee guise turning out the original , with new drums and beefed up energy. flip for chris carriers remix, an almost acidic take is the ultimate third turntable candy and excels on a big system. last up is spettros redoo with a more ethereal, experimental vibe bringing in a whole new flavor

this release sees electric soulside take a heavy electro funk influence, merging tight rhythms, dirty syncopated basses and twisted vocodered vocals. the results are two awesome slabs of chunky electro that effortlessly cross genres and are sure to bring further acclaim to these rising artists. on the flip mantra vibes blatta & inesha deliver a sublime slice of dirty electro breaks

special limited edition 10 inch record from label heads the sound republic, on an ultra high quality pressing with full jackets and 2 super hot joints, making this a record for the collectors as well as the disc jockeys who have come to rely on tsr for slammin dancefloor material. a return to their roots in funk and jazz, the a side get loose (take a breath) hits with absolutely crushing beats, a running bassline, and a sax bit that has every partygoer running to the dj booth whenever the track gets played asking what in the good god they are hearing! flip the cute little guy over for funkyard junk, a tune that starts with a garbage can percussion jam that eventually works up in to some good old down home southern funk, complete with hand clappin, foot stompin hoots and hollers and yet another infectious guitar hook that can only be described as good times house music. these two funky cuts still have a fresh and modern sound while maintaining that good ole chicago vibe that sends the dancefloors in to a tizzy. receiving massive support from the heavy hitters of the underground, raoul belmans, dj mes, diz, justin long, dj heather, and bryan jones amongst others were caning the hell out of this at this years wmc. dont sleep on this extremely special limited edition pressing of the fifth spatulacity record, yet another quality minded release from some one of the most consistent names in house musics new school

with his new 10inch single, >deserter<, and the forthcoming asa breed lp, dear works again under his birthname to combine his atmospheric production with distinctive vocals to craft a sophisticated take on avant-pop. >deserter< is a moody, robust and elegant marriage of beats and melody, including his best lyricism to date. its dawn music, submerged in a warm gauze of synths and anchored by a relentless backbeat. the exclusive >you know what i would do< hits the dance vibe that dear is known for with a prince-esque minimalism and funk, while the flip side hosts four tet s dreamy reinterpretation of >deserter< , owing as much to classic detroit techno as it does to balearic island classics

after 3 releases on od records and one more recently on initial+, heko is back in force with a four tracker transcending into the depths of electro-fried synths with solid grooves and italo bassliners. a1, primavera: an electro house tune with a touch of metro area will really take control of the audience. a2, voyager: more catchy, this tune is a pure dancefloor killer with its powerfull bassline & dark synths. b1, energy 3000: a definitly disco beat and vibe for moroder fans, electro toms scattered all over the mix with furious high pop-synth. b2, mrs butterfly: dedicated for cosmic old-timers, this butterfly brings you into a magic trip through its funky bass, afro beats & full of love rodhes. definitly the release of maturity, this fatal dance music weapon finds its place in all dj s bag

john daly is a young cork, ireland lad currently based in london. the title track is a deep and soothing slow burner of exquisite proportions. melodic keyboards combine with shakers and congas setting a nice vibe-y tech house tone. >do it< is more of a minimal tech house number, topped off with the essence of dub and iron percussion. subtlety is the key hereas this moody number builds with tense strings, deep pads and iron percussion. the last track >too much pressure< takes the classic deep house sound and brings it to the 07 dancefloor. very much like nu groove or chicago tracks, starting off with nice organ riffs, it matches delicate melodies with wooden beats and a 80 s r&b vibe that is as sensual as it is groovy

huge collaboration here between sweden s top duo tiger strips and the red-hot kerri chandler. >rain song< is an absolutely stirring vocal cut with some heavy duty afro-latin percussion and powerful brass moving things along. top peak hour track right here. on the flip you ve got two tiger stripes mixes - a hot dub and an instrumental - that take a more techier approach. very similar vibe on these to kerri s massive >bar a thym<

theo parrish and an all-star cast featuring warren harris, marcellus pittman, bill beaver, jerrald james and mellissa botts take you on a deep excursion to the roots of afro-american music with this free-spirited live jam. after setting the mood with live percussion and a thick live bass, a bluesy guitar, cosmic keys with a sun ra vibe, wailing soul vocals, theo s instantly recognizable beat and later a bitter-sweet violin solo all join in and create an unique atmosphere that is totally mesmerizing. the >reprise< on the flip continues in a more stripped down, piano led way. two shining example of sheer musical genius

the father father remix takes you on a hypnotizing trip inside your bleeding soul. worgull isolates two single lines of oezlem cetins soulful sermon and creates a deep and dark dub version with many references to detroit and old school chicago. a future classic which shares the same vibes as henrik schwarz rework of walk a mile in my shoes. on the flipside is a nice reinterpretation of are we? by tony nwachukwu (attica blues), another friend of the karma boys, which features michelle amadors sweet vocals over a minimalistic detroit flavoured techno jazz excursion keeping the odd waltz time signature of the original and flipping the tune into an atmospheric future shuffle

another vocal house gem.this single, taken from the upcoming album from george mena and franke estevez lose control features the beautiful vocal performace by talented singer wallace gary. it is a powerful uplifting track with a soulful vibe, great vocals and a driven groove

side a tech funk bass fuelled fresh as fresh can be sound. skanky bassline, ska style stabs and techno pads and tripped out synths send ya head way ward.side b takes on the same direction as the a side but comes in with a dreamy old skool vibe vocal to get the ladies excited, it seems to feel a lot faster than it actually is, energy flowing from each kick and snare. dont get the wrong idea when i say this track turns into a floater, were talkin hands in the air smiley dreamy touchy feely break beat! nice!

dyno kicks it again.the new single ologortimo is ready. after invading the night italian radio waves you can now find 2 versions to blow the tek house scene. take a look also to the cover of ologortimo where we a special featuring from dynos fave graphic designer melo. this time its not about the 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. version, its about the right dimension. enjoy it

relexed raggae house with latin guitar sounds to take you to the summer feeling...

martin buttrich = producer for timo maas & locodice. buttrich hits four:twenty with two slabs of sublimely produced deep house music. meeting dave dish is on a slightly lighter tip with a warm summery vibe whilst ?mr medicine man? takes on a darker groove with haunting vocals and a deep funky bassline.

44 tracks on 2 cds

house legend todd edwards

cd (mixed) + downloadcode

d‰m-funk is the kind of guy who seems like he d make great company: laid-back, affable, personable. but to truly get the guy, to really understand him, is to know a deep love of music like no other. dam s contribution to the dj-kicks series gives you an opportunity to do just that. it s a snapshot view into the mind of the pioneer of modern-funk musicÉ dj-kicks invites you to get to know the man behind the shades. dam makes a lifetime of digging and absorbing music that feels as laid-back as the santa ana breeze. years ago, he coined the term modern funk to give context to his music. the elements of the synth-heavy and multi-layered style are gloriously displayed on dj-kicks. -modern-funk is a combination of all the sounds on the mix,- he explains. -funk, boogie, electro, house, modern-soul, ambient tonesÉ a push and pull of nostalgia and progressiveness...- at a satisfying 19 songs, d‰m-funk s dj-kicks lets grooves breathe. this is a mix to happily get lost within, a document in vibe. unexpected contemporary joints mingle with lost gems from unlikely places. the exclusive d‰m-funk production -believer- makes its debut on dj-kicks, an extensive instrumental composition that on it s own could only be classified as signature modern-funk. the mix also includes dam s excellent collaboration with nite jewel, as nite-funk, on -can u read me?-

for the next installment in our watergate mix series, we turn to two close friends of the club who also happen to be some of the most sought after selectors today, the dynamic polish duo catz n dogz. the story of the fabled friendship goes back over 10 years when they first played the club inciting the first anecdote in a series of countless returns to both the main and water floors as well as our open air summer events and club showcases throughout europe. within the mix, the pair perfectly encapsulate the vibe of each respective watergate events environment proving they are masters of their craft. over the span of 27 tracks in just over an hours time, catz n dogz showcase their affinity, prowess, and knowledge of all things house. from beginning to end, the mix dives into every corner the genre has to offer, merging classic sounds with future concepts where the sounds of legends like dj garth, joakim, kalexi, jackmate, and mr. g

anders trentemoller has become one of the most respected names in cutting edge electronic music in the last few years. his rise to notoriety was sparked by his early, techy releases for poker flat and audiomatique and has since gone on to stellar highs with his own personal take on the genre, spanning, pop, rock, indie and classical. his debut album >the last resort< was released in 2006 to much international acclaim, and the producer also began to become an in-demand remixer in the house and techno world. as the decade wore on his sound continued to progress, opening up his studio to more live instrumentation, and a looser, rock-meets electronic vibe with his stunning >into the great wide yonder< lp. now this special double cd and double vinyl release celebrates some of the producer s favourite remixes he completed for other artists, and also some of his personal picks where other musicians have reworked his music.