every so often a new artist on the dumb unit roster steps up and bats one out of the park. case in point, our man from essen : tim querengaesser: aka pherox. the panthers walk ep is an expressive and bombastic ode to a night that goes boom! sultry lyrics voiced by tim himself and guest lee curtiss sit firmly over top of tims excellant and chugging under groove. the panthers walk is an exciting slab of music for any dj and one that will certainly bring pherox and his brand of funk into a more deserving light.

soniculture presents the second and last volume of the >polis< remixes from billy dalessandros latest album, and what a way to end this project in style with four great floor fillers for the most demanding audiences. the ep kicks off with mobilees exercise one, who take >only your touch< through a ride of arpeggiated basslines and dark grooves only to melt later into the melody that is the heart of track, drifting into uplifting moments. an amazing result from this dynamic duo from berlin. americas own jason emsley, known for his releases on platzhirsch, takes a darker path down the techno lane and creates a mind blowing version of >in the red<, with his own processed vocals which end up being the core his message. from siteholder chicago, billys mate, brian ffar, creates a happy and playful version of >alphasex< fooling around with synths in ingenious ways. an amazing track filled with groove and originality that will bring only happiness to the listener. sonicultures label owner expander keeps the hypnotic feeling of >acidburn< but drives it over a stronger bassline towards a point where fine-tuned melodies take over and fill the soul with several sorts of feelings making it ideal for the mind and the soul...

groove into spring with this fresh bla bla sampler, containing tracks by peter horrevorts, jay bliss, danilo cardace & elia perazzini and a daniel sanchez remix of noir & chris minus.

hummingbirds 2nd release will be provided by chilean born artists, andres bucci (and yes, brother to pierre bucci). andres >unity hood ep< provides 3 works from the former visual artist, each track capturing the unique style and flavor that oozes funk and personality. remix privileges go to alexi delano (plus 8, drumcode) who turns up the pace on soul thing and punches a solid techno groove.

fantastic four-track ep sampler on new jamie jones and lee foss imprint – hot waves! hot waves is a new label set up by jamie jones and lee foss. this 12inch vinyl sampler features some hot licks from burgeoning talents richy ahmed, jost t and alexis raphael as well as a great tune from crosstown hero maceo plex. the a side features a hot natured stalwart richy ahmed, he jacks the groove and cuts up the hip-house into a monster of a slammin groove. then london based producer alexis raphael hits the cosmic boogie bus and takes the spaceship into outer space. on the flip and josh ts >green surprises< is a heavenly slice of boogitastic r&b led basement funk .. amazing. finally maceo plex (aka maetrik) delivers a supersonic deep house monster reminiscent of larry heard.. what a fantastic ep and what a great precursor to a great compilation

welcome to the world of melted dubs. a new label that will be vinyl only and all releases will be limited runs. our debut is a tune that has been bubbling on the underground for a while a true clash of uk meets us. rockwell takes the cash money family (lil wayne, birdman, kevin rudolf and the uks very own international superstar jay sean) from the dirtee south to a whole nother place. rockwell has been doing amazing things in dnb for a while now but this is something else. soulful and funky, fast and slow. you feel the groove but cant quite place it. already working for the few djs that have it. this is set to do big things. if you are not a vocal person there is a killer dub too. enjoy and be quick!

toolroom records present >toolroom records miami 2011<, the definitive soundtrack to one of the most highly anticipated events in the dance calendar, the miami winter music conference.
sampler 1 has been selected with the purest house grooves in mind, with mark knight >yalta groove<, atfc >tropicana<, mark knights highly acclaimed remix of tensnakes >coma cat< and the infectious >filtered< from rising stars pete griffiths and ant brooks.

fresh from the success of >clock out<, need for mirrors make a quick return to inneractive music with one of its most awaited releases. originally released in 2001 on phantom audio, ten years later and the duo bring spirits >three in one< to a new generation, keeping that irresistibly funky flow while toughening up the groove with some killer bass work and thumping beats, already gracing the sets of dj hype, goldie, storm, raiden, tc1 and a host of others. spirit himself gets deep and dirty on >juggernaut< with its sparse drums, deep subs and growling synths, creating a groove that just cant be stopped.
dj mag 9/10

db049 is by two of the best new school groove specialists in the game, sascha braemer and philip bader. this is saschas third appearance on dirtybird and phillips first but the two have been friends for many years. both guys have their own amazing labels now (sascha runs supdub and philip runs dantze) so we are very happy to be able to still get a cool record from them on dirtybird. we will leave the title of this >friends and honey ep< up to your imagination but both trax are money in the bank. i welcome our friends from berlin to the san francisco family an we hope to see these two over here in the usa soon on tour.

8 track sampler by chicago/paris based label lefreq disco.

never losing the musics immediate physicalness out of sight, the driving, bass-heavy energy of alex picones tracks set club floors on fire. still in his twenties, hes been a dj for fifteen years. having never aimed at quick fame, his career is exemplary in its endurance and commitment: he hosted parties in his hometown of padua and became resident at seminal italian clubs. after a stopover on ibiza he now resides in berlin. alex picones first record under his real name is also his first release on cadenza and his most successful so far. the three tracks of fahrenheit tie in with the overboiling force of floppy and furby. while the rattling snaredrum adds a humorous touch, the uplifting groove of inside out pushes on the limits of the energy levels of contemporary house music. yet the heart of the track is the relentless bassline, which liquefy ones body and melds the crowd and the whole club in one torrential stream of tension. with lost in burning man, alex picone fuses an oldschool electro groove in his house beats. this unexpected encounter might remind one of kevin saundersons hiphouse sound. but instead of indulging in nostalgia, the breakbeats add a provoking, startling touch to the track. with the rotary bassline and the playful jaws harp of mandarin, the ep ends on a comical note. alex picones second cadenza is a challenge to a certain house sound that became too accommodating and glossy. his musics driving force pushes the crowd beyond the threshold of the established into a space of limitless indulgence

it seems that dapayk used to listen to a lot of hip-hop when he was younger. his latest ep for still vor talent >let go< has got these influences written all over it. the title track starts out with a male vocal and some sounds that sound a little like scratching before things then quickly head into the direction of the club. the vocal by singer camara could not be more reminiscent of 80s house music and this track has got all the soul and groove of this era. beneath the delicate vocal and sound patterns lies a wonderfully simply staccato house groove that is sure to get everyone shuffling. on the flip things get a little more techy with >nneka<, a deeper and more melodic tech house glider that gently takes the listener towards a harmonic state of mind. beautifully arpeggiated pads, a warm soulful groove and some reverbed vocals make this one. last up is the sample-based tech-house stomper >upyo< featuring production partner jon hester. this is loop heaven: a pushy beat loop with many snares, reverse samples and an unexpected saxophone melody make this one the perfect changeover track from warm-up to peak-time. this ep shows dapayks skills to combine many musical influences into his unique still of tech-house music

the old stager and stuttgart-representative of the minimalistic house and techno scene vladimir corbin and his ally peddy collaborate on mos ferry number 55. the icing on the cake is the label owners appearance as remix producer! >sinner city (feat. sackjo22)< is a variable and very synthetic techhouse track with a good deal of detroit – a big-time rave tune that should be fitting in any setting from intimate clubs to big festivals. no hesitation! >the grid< comes with a driving, beautiful, rambling stab. an abused tr909 makes this one groove as hell! in conclusion dapayk gets his hands on >sinner city< and gives the track his very special personal note, a dash of warm kick-drum and a hand full of >hands up< – you know the deal!

>a crowd teaser and crowd pleaser, constantly rocking it with music to make you smile< is a very fitting description of mobilees next new guest, ray okpara. with a string of big releases on labels including oslo, get physical and remote area, he has always stuck by his groovy, soulful and deep house trademark style and his brand new ep on mobilee >booty< is no exception to the rule! listening to soul, funk and hip hop at a younger age, he has carried these influences throughout his musical career, blossoming into an internationally renowned dj, live act and producer. title track >booty< is built upon an inescapable and never ending tightly swung groove, whilst >crabapple road< comes with a nice and deep bouncing bass line. >modern dance< and >coyoacan< follow suit with an equal amount of energy, creating a very strong collection of dance floor ammunition, which will likely be heard in clubs across the globe. get up on the floor and enjoy!

strong 4 tracks full of preaktime house tracks

syndrome picks up the pace again with another fat slab of rolling tech business. krone is the one taking the stand and starts off with a steamrolling roller made together with >malsum< we are not alone is one to keep your eyes on. like ghost train you can hear it coming in from miles away rattling along the tracks with the cries of all its zombie passengers inside.dont let this one get you as youll lose your brain.for babylon 21 krone trucks along solo style.. things turn a bit lighter but are all about the groove. like back in the old days before all the sounds got processed to death.. this one keeps it subtle groovy and funky all at the same time!

the wax-war goes on! uplifting vocal-house with a healthy dose of funk, soul, jazz & latin from the ever reliable soulfuric camp. the perfect spring-soundtrack!

highly anticipated first time re-issue of the super rare soundtrack of swiss film >l oeil bleu<. originally released in 1968 by soundel records and pressed at only 300 copies. >l oeil bleu< delivers a mix of psychelic pop, acid folk and jazz groove. it also includes a few monster break beats. the soundtrack is now re-issued on flow motion, a new swiss label specialized in highly collectible swiss records from the late 60s and early 70s. a must have for all break beat collectors and psychedelic soundtrack lovers. limited to 700 and selling fast! 180g virgin vinyl, original cover artwork, includes insert with replica of the original poster on the front and liner notes by film director jacques sandoz in french and english.

another modern classic from be as one is generating consensus from two of the main producers of recent times. after his latest releases on r&s and objektivity and his acclaimed artist album on ovum, shlomi aber returns on be as one with an original work after a long absence on his own label, since the times of the magnificent groundbreaking >sketches< alongsie detroit piooneer kenny larkin. now he does it again with a bang, involving in the project the legendary house stalwart dj sneak, whose been quite busy in the latest years unceedingly preaching the house gospel. abers original version of after touch bares the man own techno trademark, heavy dark funk bass and snares, all looped up with a consinstent drive and shaky groove. dj sneak does his thing on the b side, stomping his trademark sound all along the 10 minutes of the track, bringing the perfect balance to this release with a hoursier version of chunky, raw and old school groove.

remake musique back for massive dancefloor effect !

samuvar is back on track after a long break, this time presenting to you brando lupi from italy. he is well known for releases on elletronica romana, orange groove, dozzy records and on his own imprint detune records. welcome on board!

new addition to the mathematics roster with a splendid ep of intelligent house and techno. vanguard opens with an atmospheric groove followed by azimuth & the deep acid cut towards the light. the uranus effect starts the flip before a zenith criteria & ends with the bangin rd-2452.

we get a taste of the album on the sampler with electro x juke style tracks >thomp< and >when i dip< which have both been savaging dance floors worldwide over the last few months in the sets of djs such as loefah, addison groove, craig richards and benji b amongst others.

more beatdown disco badassery from camp sleaze, courtesy of melbournes francis inferno orchestra (fio), whose profile is skyrocketing after a string of stellar releases on dikso, wolf music and under the shade. unsurprisingly, >the night he came home<, his debut ep on sleazy beats recordings, is a right clusterbomb of a record. with rush back and this fire is real, fio showcases just how good he is at capturing the sound of 80s disco (crappy vocals and tom drums, what’s not to love?) and transforming it into infectious, midtempo dancefloor fodder while keeping things deep, down and dirty. lovers on the flip is a tasty dreamy chugger with a hypnotizing groove that will appeal to the fans of the super value special edits series. one of sleazy beats finest releases yet, and as usual, a very limited affair (no digital, no repress).

club veteran & downright musical legend lee burridge is back with a fresh slice of groovy latin infused tech house for matt tolfreys leftroom records. deep and thrillingly exotic with a touch of the exotic the >heres johnny< ep is a feast for the senses exquisitely complimented by a duo of highly adept remixes from miamis groove-maker lazaro casanova.

with no rest for the wicked, label exclusive artist ladzinski is back for 2011 with a solo ep jammed pack full of up front house tracks.just like that is boes most dance floor focused ep in a while with jacking 808 drum rhythms, soaring pads and plenty of hands in the air moments. all night is a true groove-a-thon that hardly lets the beat go during its nine-minute length. its a more conventional sound pushing towards tech house territory but the classic 808 drums and bouncy syncopated chords give it a fresh breath of chicago deepness..

the next future classic release is the debut from la production duo poolside with their tune >do you believe?<. big piano keys, whispered vocals, a light drizzling of 303 acid served at 105 bpm over a thick summer disco groove, with remixes by jacques renault feat. tiffany roth from midnight magic, james curd and cosmic kids. theres buzz on this tune! it was debuted by aeroplane in their january 2011 mix for bbc radio 1 and amassed over 10.000 youtube plays for the video clip in just a week! an end of summer hit for the southern hemisphere, while a welcome sign of spring for the northern hemisphere.

excellent groove 4 track techhouse ep

rome, italy native fabio bacchini has been holding it down for underground house music with his label mind travel, but takes a step to the left to give us a hot little ep on transport. the roman disco ep is exactly what it says on the box: no fancy gimmicks here, this release is comprised of four solid disco house jams. the first tune >weekender< is a nice phase guitar loop jam with signature disco pulsating strings amidst the happy snapping snare beats and soul train vocal snips. next is my favorite cut, >money talks<, a straight up disco rhodes organ jam a la the crusaders. add some saxophone in there for points with ladies, and you have yourself a jam. on the flip we have >in the mood< is takes the mood a bit deeper with a nice n spacey groove amidst a rhythm heavy beat. throw some synth strings and keys riffs in there for good measure and there you have it... disco house. sometimes stays within the same formula but brings a more pulsating sound that pushes the music. the tune is still deep and groovy as the ep winds down...

new french label rooted in detroit techno! first heading ep is decabaret debuts release! analog chronicles deliver two tracks of epic proportions with bombastic strings and driving basslines. cool to hear to hear the combination of the french roots of analog chronicles with fcom and fnac records and the influences of detroit producers such as stacey pullen and kenny larkin.

akiko kiyamas latest release features four tracks of intricate drum programming, bringing her characteristic warmth to the groove with their ghostly whispered vocal samples and the clicking and clanking poly-rhythmic sound made famous by the legendary berlin imprint, perlon. the first track, carnival, brings all the fun of the fair, a swirl of coloured lights barely glimpsed amongst the heaving throngs of somewhere like bar 25, followed on by an abstract slow burner which sneaks up on you with its sneezed vocal snippets and jangling bassline. talon, a real dancefloor creeper, clips along insistently and the final track, with its bass-guitar and pulsing synth line rounds of the record in perfect ethereal fashion. as akiko puts it herself, >deepness, depression, beauty, irony, fun - these are keywords for my music also my life itself<. you can definitely feel that there is much more thought put into these productions than just purely the need to move people on the dancefloor.

special series returns with another hot dj tool for all djs and fans. the year 2011 started with the release of the first album by fer br and it was well received by all media, djs and fans all over the world. from spain to japan almost all the tracks the lp covers are being heard in the clubs today. special series now presents jesus soblechero, another great talent from the world of funky techno producers. the a-side starts of with a remix by raul mezcolanza fresh on the roll with his debut album on patterns! followed by 3 tracks of jesus himself. funky rhythms, old disco feel and pounding beats are the ingredients he will use for his special recipe. have a taste of this, get of your seat and move your feet!

maurizio faro presents his premiere with an hypnotic groove with spoken words that suit perfectly into the purple tracks box. the reactions are amazing from small to big room clubs from miami to oslo!

titbit music release 14 is produced by our enfant prodige from montpellier, now based in berlin, valentin foy aka slz. on side a, strugglin, feels like old ghetto track with a crazy acid long break to make you mad, on the other side, back stube, is a dark house track with a dreamy atmosphere and a lot of groove, a class ep.

fresh drivin techno madness!! sect opens its temple doors to more good fortune of music with another star who has endured since the early mists of technos timeline. an artist responsible for many precious jewels in its crown, fanon flowers. a unique brand of machine funk is the forte, garnering huge respect from djs and a prowess displayed by endless real techno label signings planet wide. up as the title track gives us the mechanisms sound we know and love, groove spectres emanating from the machine. maschinenhaus parts 1 & 2, lessons in minimal funk we originally learnt and do so to this day from the likes of hood et al.

debut release for stareaway, a new project of german >inventor of pop ambient< markus guentner with singer heiko badje, the man behind saudade-driven pop band la grande illusion. following several releases and highly successful and critically acclaimed albums guentner solely released since 2001 for kompakt and ware, guentner and badje contributed their first co-operation >baghira< on kompakts pop ambient 2006 compilation. markus guentners track >regensburg<, considered to be one of the best tracks kompakt ever released, was selected by sven väth to finish his mix of the second season and remixed by wolfgang voigt. for the start of the new hamburg based label couldnt care more they release two melancholic pop ambient tracks, the title track additionally remixed by osunlade, the acclaimed producer, dj and label owner of yoruba records. the both aerial and profound ambient soundscape of >learn how to love me< is waiting patiently, increasing softly while heiko badjes voice shivers with emotions of entreaty and wanting. it is followed by the sublime deepness of >unwise< in which badjes lyrics about love and temptation appear into a vision of pop as atmospheric intensity and disappear into somewhere else. on the b-side the yoruba soul suite reworks the original totally. osunlade is looking for a different kind of deepness, transforming ambient into an epic, floating journey of house music full of light and groove

niconé is back on stil vor talent with his very much loved project that has already brought us an absolute scorcher on stil vor talent before. again he features the wonderful vocal of narra on this hypnotically happy percussive house affair >caje<. the original track grooves on some free swinging percussions and a softly moving house loop making this a very subtle killer for any afterhour. while narras vocals carry the track as light as a feather it is after the breakdown that things get really musical! for the remixes stil vor talent has aligned a high-quality and diverse array of current top-notch producers. things go dark, minimal and very technological with pan-pots take on >caje< that still keeps a very soulful element in its approach. then, berlins coolest kid on the block adam port knows that every track gets better with a lot of claps-and he sure is right in his interpretation of >caje<. this is one of these tracks that sucks the listener in so deep that there is simply no escape: repetitive yet constantly changing and constantly grooving while remaining very pure! for his very soulful groove dirty doering adds some wonderfully melodic synths and guitars to his track that turn >caje< into an even more summery house affair. this release is filled with tracks that will long echo on the dancefloor!

with the release of ruede hagelsteins >emergerncy< souvenir released one of the floorfillers of 2010: >emergency< has been hailed as one of the best singles of the year in the reader polls of groove, de:bug, resident advisor and many more. no wonder why! ruede hagelstein knows how to treat an after-party stomper. >emergency< is the perfect early morning pick, the sun shines on his bongos, the nonsense raves with his lyrics, the horns roar with delight, and a plane flies over a crowd of happy, sleepless dancers. due to popular demand for this record souvenir now brings you this fabulous tune once again, remixed super flu and re.you. re.you once again proves why souvenir loves his music with his outstanding remix and super flu who are feliks thielemann & mathias schwarz perfectly proove their philosophy: >lots of herzblut and a great traum behind, nothing can harm you anymore….!<

olm029 - layo & bushwacka! - double a side summer gone/what do you say now layo and bushwacka! spent most of last year recording, the first offering from this period came at the end of last year with their endangered ep on plus 8. we now present their first release on their own label in eleven months. summer gone is a groove that starts on an up that slowly breaks down and brings in sounds, voices, rhythm and then kicks back with a really strong vocal and groove. what do you say now hits from the moment it begins with a stripped down sound and dub vocal and then slams with strong percussion and then back to the groove. totally tested out by layo & bushwacka! but supported big by the only two other djs with copies, richie hawtin and laurent garnier.

with the highgrade disharmonic orchestra, the berlin label has in the last year, found itself taking a somewhat new direction. todd bodine, tom clark, philip bader, daniel dreier and dale have bundled their musical creativity together and shown audiences at watergate and other key locations in the capital city, their authentic and premium quality live performance and let club-goers connect with their very unique and exciting brand of musical experimentation. this unique live atmosphere now comes to you as an ep release. three tracks that exude the groove of a sweaty night on the dance floor

though there is something refreshing and original about the afronauts, their music could be described as somewhere in between the heavy afrobeat of fela kuti and the ethio-jazz of mulatu astatke. this debut 12 inch single combines all these elements, >journey through time< having a hypnotic, spiritual feel, whilst the b side >kibo< is totally exclusive to this 12 inch single, and is an upbeat positive groove, both tracks only hinting at the delights the forthcoming album flight of the ancients (fsrcd/lp085) will contain.

ltd red coloured !! inneractive music brings you the second in its highly limited vinyl-only series from spirit. >disconnected< goes on a deep journey through revolving synths and striding subs before reaching its nervous climax, while >clak< goes a stage further through glitching rhythms and cavernous tones, riding underneath an echoing dubbed-out soundscape. this is music to listen as well as groove to.

edu continues to demonstrate his personal artistic development on niquel. staying loyal to his unmistakable groove, he explores a more a progressive and melodic style and sound. diynamic artist david august again shows his midas touch. with a simplicity that belies its effectiveness, david plays heavily on the melodies, creating a most precious of remixes. quite different, yet equally as impressive is the remix from dosem. beautifully emotional, and laden with synths and semi-acoustic guitar lines, it is a mix for the purists, without a doubt

volume 5 in the giant cuts series of disco / boogie edits. dj support cosmic boogie / gazeebo / billy bogus / st plomb & more

detroit lands in (o meets - come preferisci) rome! although being a canadian, greg gow is a one of those few artists who can proudly be considered part of the d25, the elite of classic detroit sound. after having produced on labels such as the legendary transmat, run by derrick may, greg has finally joined the 7 oz records family with the santa clara ep.two tracks (santa clara and resurrection) with a resolute traditional detroit flavour, where the peculiar strings and soulful groove are reshaped with a contemporary and powerful rhythmic section.

minus yogis is the brainchild of the japanese motoyoshi donkey shimazaki, ex- tokyo policewoman, kimiko kawabe and englishman abroad, max essa.
>all tied up is propelled by a proper bass line, repetitive chord vamp and otherworldly percussion, minus yogis create a tracky groove before dropping a synth and strings combination. the remix comes courtesy of juju & jordash! the juju & jordash gospel mix of >all tied up< is the soundtrack to a very disorientating sermon at the church of deep house psychedelic drama. heavy, dubbed out music for heads.

jackoff records is back with two excellent trax from berlins local hero oliver deutschmann. deutschmann is a regular figure behind the decks at panorama bar and also runs two labels, vidab and falkplatz, which have been making waves in the techno scene for some time now. for jackoff records, deutschmann has produced some of his most sexy house music to date but never forgetting his signature groove that no dance floor can resist. adding to the great package our friend, detroit s very own patrice scott, delivers a swirling remix full of emotion in true sistrum style. enjoy!

jori hulkkonens swot ep - giving dance scholars the tools they need to successfully defend their groove-thesis.