following his appearance (albeit in remixed form) on the debut 12- from keyboard masher s pleasure unit imprint, norwegian eccentric skatebard is given the honour of releasing the label s second ep. apparently all three tracks are vintage cuts from the archive, previously unheard but original recorded straight to tape in his home studio. there s naturally much to enjoy, beginning with the scandolearic-goes-rave synth-house madness of -react 2 rhythm- - all urgent, swirling beats, epic synthesizer melodies and mid- 90s us garage influences. there s more surging, nu-disco goes-house fare to be found on -it goes on & on (the bassline)-, while -pingu- is a joyous chunk of chugging scandolearica blessed with tactile shaker percussion and a jaunty, rock solid synth bassline.

this third release on fracture features uvb, the alias of talented french artist sébastien michel, who released two acclaimed 12” in 2014 on mord.
the past years have seen sébastien exploring different directions in electronic music, but it is on his techno project that he has decided to focus his attention in 2014. &#8232, meteorit and dwarf see him managing to develop a raw and functional sound which combines energetic tones and intricate rhythms. be ready for a trippy and muscular excursion.

limited copies, analog lovers hinode offer three distinct soundspaces to lose yourself in and never come back. linear equation drifts in the same heady atmosphere as stls lighter flights of fancy, suspended loosely in a pillowy cloud of pads and oscillating bass thats perfect for warming up the senses. the detroit thump of cubic parsec sees that simmering tension break through into outer space, its deadened kicks and rushing snares evoking robert hoods seminal nighttime world vol 1. lastly, hinode slow down and stretch out for the sensational time travel, an ultra-refined and precision-controlled electro killer that will take afterparty dancers on a trip beyond.

2nd volume of our series -moog your body-. this time we have the french minimum syndicat who bring us a techno-acid-rave theme with samples of v (tv series), with fellow frenchman umwelt, with electro dance hall with acid lines and reminiscent of the -final frontier -ur. on the flip side we have 6tma, repeating with another neoacidrave pump house brand and to top the album, another lash of breaks, acids and impossible melodies from german roger van lunteren. limited edition of 300 copies (150 black vinyl / 150 yellow vinyl) pressed at record industry. mastered by yves roussel mastering

confused transmissions , numbers flying out from the outer space. lucent is the end of a lightning bolt. shimmering clouds over a human landscape. just a rhythmic bounce, suddenly, seems to give a sense to it all. a symphony of time-warps filled of bass drums. gravite and attic music owners bruno sacco & fabrizio lapiana, together to interpret their vision of light in techno key. two different visions but converging in this superb collector release 12inch transparent vinyl. darkness from forged machines in the flames of hell from which emerge from the dub vibes sharped kicks, hovering, metallic noises, while short sounds, mind, thats the gravite universe. lucent series will be 12inch clear transparent vinyl inside a pvc deluxe bag

for the timely tenth edition of the grey series, m_rec ltd welcomes back donor / truss to the fold. whilst tom russell has been lately flexing his truss muscles with perc and causing a furore as blacknecks with bleaching agent, donors greg schappert has been busy readying his dystopic debut album, against all. after last years swampy aber for their first grey series outing, ash sees the production partnership revived in the form of a trio of gritty, excursive techno works. starting with cut one on the a-side, ash simultaneously builds and decomposes, eked along with hypnotic loops and irritated layers of noise to conclude in a creaking industrial crescendo on the b-side.

early support from rodhad, luke slater and dvs1. the new instalment on indigo Æra features two originals by indigos founders jasper wolff and maarten mittendorff.

introducing us to a new musical step, we welcome label boss bloody mary with her latest production *striders* ep. armed with her tr-909 and access virus synthesizer, the dame-music label owner breaks a two year long silence with a solid, punchy and attractive release. featuring marys vocals, the tunes are progressing as *striders* through their length and step after step add new elements that enhance the flow. a highly anticipated return of bloody mary as a solo artist that we are proud to present on dame-music.

midi deux is proud to introduce you full quantic pass. he’s a young boy from france who sleeps with ableton live since 10 years and he produced three impressive tracks for the first vinyl release of midi deux entertainment. x dolphin antartica invites you in a strange space with stars, asteroïds and perspiration. b1, -toll gate- is a jungle track made by a guy that love anthony rother. the last piece is melancholic & atmospheric with crazy arrangements and acid basslines. that first ep comes from heart.

180g ltd ed 300 copies,
peur bleue records is pleased to present the imminent release of gohan s ep, ‘stabbed in konya’. you ll find a private link below for listening and downloading the entire ep on soundcloud.it describes a tragic journey into a fictional depiction of konya - a raucous and hostile anatolian city torn apart by mysticism and conservatism. the ep explores a landscape of detroit electro vibrations and dodgy murmurs whilst offering gracious melodic digressions along the way. after the album peur and the ep hedge fund released in 2012, gohan comes back with a new imaginary soundtrack on the edge of violence and grace, exploiting harmonic and texture flaws, enigmatic collages and a grinding bassline.

mystery production unit dj bmx continue their thrilling, no-nonsense adventures in the underground with the conquest of gravity ep for mil. techno-fused roller -warrior within- gets matters underway as thumping bass and ticking hi hats form the fore of the track, marching along over off-kilter bleeps and succinct glitches. the rough n ready aesthetic of the track sets the tone excellently for the ep, leading coherently into -wonders of time- where slight changes and improvisations keep your attention, with dubbed out key jabs that are matched melodically against atmospheric synth pads whirling in and out over crisp percussion clicks. -spinning across the sky- maintains the inspiration for myriad sources, cosmic, dreamy chimes are sprinkled over a tentatively used piano sequence, distorted key kicks and muddied percussion. its the only moment on the ep to include a vocal, and its used beautifully as it floats around the tracks central structure, lending it a spacious and depth-charged feel. -radim world- finishes everything off with a touch of pepe bradock style elegance - the multi-layered arrangements are fluid and dynamic, resulting in well-executed deep house.

after the striking debut release on nothing odd recordings found label owner sam smith sitting comfortably alongside baby ford for an exploration of subliminal house and techno, nor002 finds smith donning the alias monty the fly and expanding on his own vision for stripped-down dance music brimming with psychoactive tendencies. across the three tracks there is a diverse range of moods being drawn on, from the meditative to the mechanical, all fused together by what some might consider an obsessive eye for detail. there s meditation in the air in places, with mysterious pads and heavy splashes of reverb soaking out into some corners in the time-honoured dubwise spirit of transcendental electronic music. elsewhere brushed percussion and disembodied vocals shape out a more sinister message, lending themselves to a sound world both immersive and disorientating in one fell swoop.

stories of prison sees timothy j fairplay returns to emotional response having helped shape the identity of the label in it s infancy with the release of somebody, somewhere back in 2012. a lot of music has come from both artist and label since then, with fairplay s reputation as a solo artist fully established thanks to releases on a myriad of labels. stories of prison is a mini lp rich in the musical intensity fairplay has instilled in all his music to date, yet there is a daring sense of diversity at play too. from the effervescent dubbed out house toughness of opening track -the quay-, fairplay veers into subaquatic breakbeat, deep synth love from outer space chuggers, and other late night sonic treats

japanese producer hokuto sato known for his releases from such labels as roundabout sounds, thema,, neovinyl, is currently getting more attention among raw / deep house djs with his genuine deep sound created with sampling and analog rhythm machines. this ep titled -shore- is the 2nd release from his own label -aura-. just like waves on the shore, beautiful collections of samples taken from different kinds of music endlessly break and recede. just let your body drift on the dreamy waves. vinyl only.

its no mystery anymore that tiger & woods are the best when it comes to fermenting old disco and boogie. the driven, discerning and dedicated disc-jockey or dancer will find once again what he or she needs: bionic boogie and kryptonite house. sampled and cleared, sliced and spiced!

it often said that all good things must come to an end, but it s especially satisfying when that end is a real high note. wed like to think thats the case with icee hot, as its five- year run as a party and a label is coming to a close this month, both with a 28­hour marathon goodbye event and with daddy issues, the latest ep from vin sol & matrixxman.

its tempting to concentrate on felixs dickinsons history, his pre criminal justice act rave orchestration, his 10 years djing for the lifeforce parties in japan or any of his djing and touring achievements during the early formation of the uk house scene.

g2014 is over and downbeat records, is back with a new release. jose rico and urtzi, come back again with another 4 tracks vinyl. memories from another life and no back memory are two deep house pearls with minimal sequences and emotional synths made by urtzi. at the same time, jose rico is the responsible for the mechanical and powerful aint, and the percussive and ethereal small island, probably one of his best tracks so far. and, as they did with that space is the place ep, they have made here a consistent release, setting their personal view of the dance music.

here at black acre, we are extremely excited about starting 2015 with a bang - a 12” from new sensation on the circuit, dan shake. he is the first artist outside of detroit to cut his teeth on moodymann’s mahogani music, winning plaudits here and across the atlantic for his catchy groove laden “3am jazz club- ep. now with much anticipation, the tony allen & fela kuti acolyte returns with two crunchy dilla-eque takes on soulful club music. * out of sight is a carefully constructed dance floor number packed with low-end theory and seductive vocal stabs. low-slung fuzzy bass swinging perfectly between ghost-horns and driving drums. traders ii, a collaboration with canadian based rennie foster, see’s dan’s dna marker driving kicks smashing acid atoms against a sharp live horn section bringing the ethereal jazz cat to the dance.

elektra release of charlotte gainsbourgs third studio album titled irm. the title is derived from m.r.i, which reflects the medical procedure charlotte had to go through after suffering a head injury in a water skiing accident in 2007. the album is charlottes most personal to date, and is produced by acclaimed grammy nominated artist/multi-instrumentalist beck. what started as a brief recording session between charlotte gainsbourg and beck ended up to be the body of work that is irm. over the course of a year and a half of writing and recording together, becks role grew to encompass all aspects of the creative process. he worked seamlessly with charlotte co writing the lyrics and produced and mixed the recording. (this is the first time he has ever been so involved in another artists work.)

brooklyn newcomer j. albert preps his long awaited solo debut for australian label cult trip. his first offering: vertigo contracto, a cut-throat late night jam, showcases an onslaught of violent stabs which override intricate hi-hat work and a menacing kick.

jeroens commemorating his roots by re-releasing a selection of search records from days gone by. each has been remastered in such a way that it retains its authentic and timeless energy. pressed onto fresh vinyl, this limited series contains some of the finest search tracks ever to be put out, handpicked by jeroen himself. in light of that it might be easily forgotten that jeroen search has been creating techno since the early nineties. and that he ran one of the most influential labels around back then: >search<. between 1996 and 2001 it was home to a host of releases, many from jeroen himself. released on vinyl and without any reprints, they ve since hidden in the record collections of a select few.

it all depends on how we look at things and not how they are in themselves.
great vinyl only release from melchior productions.

hypnotic minimalsim by u-more. u-more its one of the most new >underground hero< of this year, after the amazing release on cabaret still n1 on decks for some months, making dark and fantastic ep on chelsea, strong beats, percussion, sub bassline and noize pads characterize the ep, always good quality on this label, with daniele troiani that provide one more time in an amazing and artistic cover...for collectors!

exile is the next level basecamp of johannes heil and markus suckut. we at exile know that it is nonsense to write anything about music, because music can only be translated by listeners ear. so close your eyes. dont speak. dont think. just listen..... we are exile. mastering and cut my dubplates and mastering berlin.

berlins away music imprint extends a warm welcome here with its debut release, a label inspired by the spirit of the >away< series of parties they have taken from berlin to barcelona, with a launch release from compatriot christian vance. fuelled by an uncompromising ethos that will see the ep via a limited run of 350 vinyl copies, vance is supported on >away music 001< by remixes from nuno dos santos and label bosses discrete circuit themselves. lead record >mustang fm< offers the perfect example of vances polished production talents, a groove-driven techno number that simmers with a midwestern pulse around the edges. the grittiest of the offerings you will find on this ep, its propelled by the twisted riff at its center, around which vance skillfully deploys a cast of hi-hats to compliment his bouncy percussion. strictly limited to 350 copies

nathan fake and wesley matsell launch their new imprint cambria instruments. very limited pressing.

are you ready to rise up and take your life into your own hands? so goes nick maurers challenge on mark deutsche & musoes stunning new transmission of pounding, deadly deep techno. justly feted for 2013s push - a big, bold and booming calling card - mark ullrich and turgay avicoglu kick off 2015 in fine style for senso sounds with this equally brilliant track.

after an incredible summer that saw the diynamic label release more big hits from boss solomun and hot talents adriatique, as well as hold down their fantastic outdoor parties in ibiza, the hamburg house stable is unleashing a brand new series of four various artists eps called four to the floor - four eps with four tracks each, focussing on the dancefloor. the vinyl includes adownload code.

droid recordings presents a new 2-tracker from the talented argentian producer flug. cognitive process burrows through the listeners subconscious, starting on the a side with experience, a polyrhythmic vortex driven by a buzzing, 2-pitch motif. senses builds hypnotically around a single, repeating tone into a slamming, aggressive power. both tracks keep things driving and fast-paced toward the 130 bpm range.

the first ep from new japanese label “ugfy records”. a1 ‘atom tears’ and b2 ‘soul dancing’ are from the project ‘ugfy’ by tokyo based dj ‘you forgot’ and producer ‘yuji namiki’ who are hugely influence detroit techno, chicago house, beatdown and hip hop. these two tracks are with grooves for experienced listener, japanese sensitive melody and rough sounds mastered with a cassette tape. b1 ‘t.o.p. dance ###1 is abnormal track done by ‘nuboyuji namiki’. raw house!

** vinyl only ** , early support by: negru - andrey zots - saso recyd - io ( mulen ) - zefzeed - faster - tulbure...

finally a new release from white. after a long break the berlin based label is back with a release from switzerland native and newcomer manuel fischer. spacy melodic joints to dream away in juno wonderland.

undoubtedly & massive early 90s revival techno. both tracks spanning on their own full sides between several themes each - unlike much of todays poorly produced and reduced retro dance music. two other parts of this collaboration will be released on klasse wrecks and grafiti tapes respectively. blip!

ltd 2015 repress
so the story goes: a few years ago i played a cool underground party in stockholm with my good friend and crazy record collector mark seven. early on that night mark played me this beautiful and melancholic piece of music. mark happily handed me his spare copy and my record collection for a second felt a little more complete… originally released as a b-side track to als slipshod ep on out of the loop the track continued to mesmerize whenever i played it and the fact that so many people loved it and equally as many didn’t know the record i though a re-release could be a great idea. it’s inclusion on gerd janson’s recent sonar kollektiv compilation and the fact that it’s been played by legendary dj harvey ( o bearded one as he’s known to by the initiated)has obviously helped to spread it’s fame to. now hopefully showing it’s full potential we bring you the remastered “lullaby for robert” with a whole bunch of remixes made with love by remixers spellbounded by it’s magic. on part 1 we bring you : the original + bogdan irkük remix part 2 will include reworks by mark seven, gatto fritto and yours truly toot toot beep beep,

tenderlonious 22a label has put out the likes of al dobson jr, mo kolours, reginald omas mamode iv, jeen bassa and henry wu. after a split ep with al dobson jr, this is his first full ep for his label. over four tracks, spanning house, hip-hop and jazz. tender plays flute, piano, sax, percussion, hardware and synths, all recorded in one-take live sessions. support comes from gilles peterson, osunlade, paul white and more

nc-17s grindhou5e imprint is home to a roster of star names including state of mind, the upbeats, mr. xplicit, smooth, and the man himself. now in its third year, the label is based in ncs home town of toronto, canada, and has become a go-to label for those looking for drum & bass with a difference.

tensal is the first guest artist of the ownlife imprint and opens the year 2015 with a piece of authentic techno in all its forms. four initiatic cuts that re-define the sonorous shades of this label. ritual i is a return to the rough sound of the late 90s, no concessions, pure effectivity for the beginning of the record. the a side is completed with the more hypnotic part of the ep. a deep track, dry and minimalist with the elements needed to create the mystical atmosphere which floods this reference. ritual iii is absolute energy. a constant and atmospheric progression is perfect to create an impact on the dancefloor, maintaining tension to the end. the last track opens the door of the emotional side of the artist and represents a contribution of light to ownlife. a cut of dusty textures and delay tones. a landscape of stabs with a flawless structure for smoky clubs with low light.

steve o sullivan with his first solo ep in 10 years!! this is an experiment in minimalism with both parts focussing on separate themes, from deep techno on disc one and green style on disc two. essential!

after a great debut on the label as part of the v/a release figure spc r, new spanish talent regal is fully welcomed to figure with his first ep. showing off his ear for a twisted acid line or two, regal provides three tracks on the vinyl edition of figure 62, and also a bonus burner for the digital realm.

kamrans first 12inch since his acclaimed lp together we breathe on all inn records. the name kamran sadeghi and the sounds created by him have been present in the ether for quite some time. as son of rose and with the soundwalk collective, kamran has collaborated with patti smith, worked with morton subotnik, created sound design with recordings by jean-luc godard. this 12inch offers two of his productions created for the dancefloor, playful, hypnotic, poetic and introspective

200 copies pressed. the fifth instalment of madrids eleve label is here in the form of a new various artists. this new piece of wax brings together a mixture of talented artists, both internationally respected and also newcomers emerged from madrids underground scene. dutch dub techno figure mohlao, known for his releases on meanwhile, field or other heights labels, delivers a lo-fi deep techno number more dancefloor oriented than previous works. well known eleve artist, bule, contributes to this reference with a strong track in line of his previous releases on the label. deep and thick, rooted in 4×4 ambient electronics. spanish berlin resident, wil, sees his debut track on the label, schoenhauser 176. layered ambient techno with the feel of classic dub sound. lastly, co-owner of grounded in humanity label and eleve collective participant, gblanco, makes his debut on the label. his track is the fuzziest, dreamiest and deepest of the compilation, providing the perfect chilling experience.

the first release on bloc’s new label features the emotive synth-drenched vision of newcomer jake chudnow. the blissed-out exaltation of shona has soundtracked the resurgence of bloc and we are thrilled to be able to make it available in circular format for people. this double a side 12’’ also features the virtuoso prelude to shona, a beatless, ambient exploration of issues which will remain unresolved until the listener embarks on shona itself.

after a solo release in 2013 and a collaboration with archie hamilton in 2014, the greek artist stathis lazarides returns on memoria recordings with three pieces of art on the broken ep.

very limited 2015 repress! supported by: tania vulcano, radio slave, matthias tanzmann, martinez, nick curly, johnny d, robert dietz, federico molinari, sis, steve bug, ryan crosson, deetron, ellen allien, ilario alicante, soul clap, kasper, brothers vibeà having established himself as a dj off the back of winning check magazine s dj contest and coming runner up in the red bull dj academy, the time has now come for jaffa surfa to spread the word via his impressive productions.throughly road-tested at his residency at hungary s roxy club , budapest s monthly party debut and in his regular european gigs, his early productions for the likes of bosconi and off have already picked up support from such names as dj sneak, lauhaus, mark farina, josh wink, osunlade and the revenge.today s three track release is possibly his finest work to date and kicks off with the serenely deep, classic beats and vocals of doin hauz . staying deep, u know delivers yet more oldschool sounds. built around a subtle rhodes riff and two stunning vocal samples, this 90 s tinged house cut oozes with sunshine vibes. final track drop it on is a more stripped workout. kick drum, snare and delicate keys are matched with a super spoken-word vocal

a three-part series of remixes. unwise remix series 1 include polar inertia, tadeo and aubrey. 2 and 3 has neel, varg, antigone, zadig, sleeparchive, fabrizio lapiana, ken karter and kwartz

as per its penchant for cyberdelic enigmas, jimmy edgars ultramajic outpost is building a core of secretive producers. after closing out 2014 with a record from unknown newcomer crystal bandito, the label will return in 2015 with an offering from semi-anonymous beatmaker aden. the tracks on tanz, which is the german word for dance, are hewn from bouncing drums, vocal yelps, glittering keys, and a few functional white noise-infused breakdowns that pack a solid dose of energy and spirit. tanz 1 lieb is a gentle intermission from the eps intense vitality, with warm and soft pads that lay the foundation for blunted percussion. from rigid pumpers to soothing textures, the tanz ep contains a range of moods to fuel human bodies on the virtual dance floors

with this first ep, s.o.n.s pays homage to the early age of electronic dance music, when techno, house and trance were friendly to each other, when tracks were full of deepness and harmonics, when drums were crazy and raw, when techno was soulful. yeah, this is all about this ep, some soulful deep techno excursions. while the a1 is an after-hours emotional weapon freely inspired by an obscure m. goddard production some will recognize, the a2 is a more straight forward electro track with dark vocals and rising chords, as they made it in detroit back in the days. on the other side of the record is a techno journey through a rainforest with pan flute, deep chords and old school bassline. plus there is a little bonus locked groove: a mere 4/4 tr909 bass drum s.o.n.s personally uses in their crazy obscure techno mixes. turquoise vinyl + foil sticker on cover, limited to 200 copies. mastered by matt colton (l.i.e.s, apron…)

without you from labelhead ill-boy phil inclusive toni rios & mikel remix, 7thstar remix, joseph disco remix and sono & color remix