following on from her much-lauded debut album >quarantine< on hyperdub released earlier in the year, laurel halo concludes both the year and the drama explored in >quarantine< with this new single >sunlight on the faded<. where >quarantine< was dense and beatless, layered and visceral with vocals cutting through intense soundscapes, >sunlight on the faded< is energized and geometric, with lush chords built around hard, sparse drums and laurels harmonized vocals.

due to the wish of the fans we release here a second limited vinyl with microtrauma, collecting some of their finest tracks never released before on vinyl. the 4 track ep starts with >reflection<, a mighty tune. the track is built musically on a sophisticated layering of intricate sounds that are counteracted by slashing snares and stiletto sharp sequences which allows a fine blend of techno with melodic structures. it is for sure by its nature a true voyage, a trip to higher meadows ... or maybe even follows a mission.

super limited white label hand stamped sleeve and centres new and 12 inch white label series. and are very proud to present the first release on thier new limited hand stamped white label series. two techno tracks representing what and are all about, heavy hitting slabs of industrial funk built for the dancefloor ! mastered by matt colton at air mastering

in their own words, like a radio-controlled mechanical, electro-mechanical and multifunctional musical instrument, berliner ring build up relentless and relentlessly different grooves in a characteristically non-direct way. as if playing around without focus they layer their tracks and slowly position them into form. the tracks featured here were originally released on cd on the art yard label. melodies are fragmented, often even sparse, the groove never stops, but does so with intervals and while changing focus. berliner ring references similar bands in the krautrock and post-rock genre, but it s subtlety, the originality of their self-built instruments and their songs that shift from downright groovy to more atmospheric explorations of ambience and texture guarantee them a unique voice and perspective. essential stuff.

r&s welcome new signing mpia3 to the label with a doublepack of uncompromising techno. mpia3 is a production alias of truss (perc trax) who has just the two eps preceding this on shifteds avian label. >your orders< see him continue down the path of raw, industrial, seriously funky, acid techno. his signature overdriven kicks recall classic robert armani and his sound harks back to the days of mike dearbourn and djax up beats, and the classic uk techno of ben sims and james ruskin but the tracks on >your orders< could have only been made in 2012. this is heavyweight music built for proper soundsystems and dark rooms. the six tracks on the ep straddle different tempos with some slick drum programming, but are tied together with some razor sharp synths and a healthy dose of acid.

orbits is the latest thrilling installment in starkeys street bass odyssey. the philly producer draws on grime, hip-hop, electro, bass music and beyond to blast off with his most accomplished and fully realized album yet. starkeys intricately crafted, sci-fi inspired tracks escape the intro-drop-breakdown-drop formula of most dance music thanks to a more expansive, ambitious approach.
code for free mp3 download of the full album included.

the ep opens with >black jack<, a percussive, grooveled workout built around next up is >as much as this<, applying similar drum programming tactics with a raw shuffled groove but this time opting for an esoteric vocal line and smooth house pads to fuel a deeper melodic movement. highly respected bass culture, off and robsoul artist chris carrier turns in a remix of >as much as this< to follow, stamping his signature french soulladen house sound on the original cut. the track captures a 90s feel through its crunchy 909 drums, loopy piano hook and acid squeaks and bleeps.
supported by: lauhaus, boris werner, nick curly, federico molinari, kabale und liebe, nekes, johnny d, sascha dive, 2000&one, markus fix, dj wild, chriss carrier, ilario alicante, martinez, loco dice, mathias mayer, brothers vibe, karotte, tanzmann, matthias kaden, raresh, robert dietz, reboot, anthony collins, vera, ray okpara, …

embracing his long standing passion for electronic music, the tracks on >stoic< showcase a diverse range of influences and are built to endure. the a-side moves from the mournful, hypnotic opener >bodies<, through the cold mantra of >trials<, to the shuffling trickery of >circles<. side b contains the gothic 2-step beauty of >shards< and the epic, industrial crescendo of >endings<. with an uncompromising vision - and an remarkable live show - to back up these initial offerings, wife is a truly unique talent.

this is n eight track release series built of four remixes and its previously released originals now in form of a re-issue to complete the series. successful tracks like lufts >in high spirits< or even more secret gems like livu grozas no love are brought back on stage by being amazingly remixed by other raoul artists or friends of the label. the first edition features remixes and originals from: luft, crowdpleaser, liviu groza, digitaline, emilie nana and dollar mambo. the vinyl edition includes only the new remixes.

pianobatacazoo provides us his most powerful set up ever: vibrations and deephouse oriented strokes charged with baroque sensuality, decorating and presenting himself extra sensitive through solid percussion lines that come from uk-funky, counteracting with elegant shines of real instruments. mngc, a more minimal cut built from an explicit mutant bass line that works as the spine that receives new tools through the playing of the tune: dry falterings, bipolar personality that makes his own the mysticism of the original dubstep or the synth motifs connected with the intensity of the deep techno.

great dont techno 4 tracker... new moves from cursor, ben pest & jerome hill ... cursor miner has built a solid reputation over the years for being a free thinker in the world of techno, breaks and bass music, and here for dont he delivers the massive >nonon<. with early support from perc, the track has to be heard to understand... it lures you into a trance then thunderous spastikesque drums pummel the listener into submission. in one word, classic. plus you get palinki, a warped techno bouncer. on the flip, another freethinker, ben pest treats us to >yam um sugli<, with deranged synths and drums practically oozing funk, this sounds like nothing else on the planet.. which is what dont is all about! finally, label boss jerome hill steps up to give a reworking to the aptly named >rumbler<, an intense techno bruiser!

the alfur ep is the second in the trilogy of records written by individual members of the old apparatus collective, which will be released in three month-by-month instalments.
alfur, produced by a. levitas, offers a view of the rusted old apparatus universe from another angle, a suite of songs that weave together deep feeling and influence into a complex and very listenable ep, built for deep listening at loud volumes. alfur is a mystical, deeply atmospheric five track set, recalling the spooked ambience of third eye foundation and earlier tricky material, with gauzy layers filtered through electronica and hip hop’s modern digital mechanics.

24 year old andrade is without doubt, one of the most exciting talents from the current crop of young french producers. having built a reputation within the paris scene for his skills behind the decks, it was his early solo productions for time has changed and robotronic that caught the ear of a certain mr steve bug. releases on dessous followed and last year andrade also made a impressive debut on poker flat recordings. hes releasing today his debut ep on d julz bass culture records, a 3 tracker completed remix from by us deep house veteran jus-ed. support by ame, gerd, mr.g., deetron, sebo k, axel boman, dan curtin....

darek recordings presents this various artist release, divided in two colored vinyl editions, including productions of well-known artists who love and support secret island nation, such as: ian pooley, samuel l session, franco bianco, yapacc, david keno and many others. secret island nation is a 4-day festival on an extremely beautiful, lonely island in the west-swedish archipelago. depending on the year, during the last week of july or the first week of august, the utopian nation sweutschland will be founded, where its citizens define and live according their own rules. everything is built from scratch in a joint effort and the program is accompanied by finest, mostly electronic music on two floors by more than 30 very international artists. but bear in mind, this is the roughest part of the swedish west coast, weather and thus our plans will change or go wrong, expect the unexpected is part of the concept!

the excellent black key records returns with its first multi artist release, the eponymously titled black key ep featuring blm, flori & james johnston.
brighton based black key records has built a strong following for its individual take on deep, underground house music. releases from jonny cade, andy ash & chamboche, backed with remixes from ethyl, ugly drums and blm have given black key an instant kudos. now the black key team look to the release of their first multi artist ep featuring three superb cuts, from three outstanding producers.

goes beyond >simulations<, with >dimensions< that has a bassline as catchy as newcleus & the rest is deep & raw 808s & transparent, sweeping textures, built like minimal-synth yet grooves into electro/italo orbit.

after blazing out of bushwick in 2011 with two buzzworthy singles, a reputation for turning live gigs into spontaneous diy parties (and vice versa), and a bio built to withstand the most cynical indie-blog cred-vetting – brooklyns friends will release their debut album manifest! on lucky number.

new swedish label from >dont recordings< artist, boner m. limited pressing. classy mid-90s style techno, antsinplot takes you on a ride without compromise into the realms of techno. harsh sounds and stuttered riffs unfold over super-kicking beats. this is real raw techno with the punkest of attitudes and of the ilk that would have sat (un)comfortably on seminal techno labels such as subhead, dj hyperactives contact, tim taylors missile or indeed any label that released hard techno built for dark strobe-lit warehouses during the 90s. this is the techno that rocks underground bunkers in berlin, london, sao paulo and all around the world but remains untarnished by commercial interference... alive with attitude and real analogue fuzz, antsinplot 001 is co-produced by boner m whose monster record zoidar released last year on dont recordings, found its way into the box of ben sims amongst other leading techno tastemakers.

saveds latest offering comes from label favourite philip bader who delivers his original and creative sounds with getting lost. built upon flowing percussion and filled with an addictive baseline and intelligently processed vocals, the record is a real hit and accessible to djs across the spectrum. over on the flip is a remix of 2011s, amir loves you. the track receives the remix treatment from label boss nic fanciulli and his friend davide squillace. the remix has been bubbling under for a while now since featuring on nics balance compilation and is now available for all

hannover based imprint yippiee return with the outstanding come with me ep this august by manuel moreno, backed with remixes from label owners filtertypen and normen hood. this release follows the success of yippiees treibgut sonder kompilation which featured cuts from deepnhouse heavy hitters chris lattner, moritz piske, patlac and gorge to name a few. now the german imprint deliver this four track single from swiss producer manuel moreno whos releases on 8bit and dj sets at space and privilege (ibiza) have earned him a highly praised status in the underground. title track, come with me, opens the release, encompassing a boomy kick drum, tight drum programming and ethereal atmospherics to create a deep and dark distinctive quality. the inclusion of a gritty sub bassline further fuels its murky progressive vibe, while the introduction of a soulful vocal hook and bright string melodies adds a lighter touch to the composition.label owners filtertypen opt for a less is more approach to their remix of come with me. stripping back the atmospherics to a more dismantled state, the duo-apply punchy drums and a warbling sub-bass,resulting in a smooth rolling groove that runs steadily for its duration. the cut comes into fruition threeminutes in when the pair bring in an amalgamation of deep strings, synth shots and delayed fx, finely placedto create an expansive dynamism. hello bernhard employs deep worldly percussion as its driving force, while guitar licks and warm chordscreate undeniably beautiful imagery. moreno demonstrates his ability to manipulate melodies with precisionhere, introducing several elements to play off one another in a call and response fashion. last up on the wax release is im sorry, a solid slice of house built around rolling toms, sawtooth bass notes and trippy vocal murmurs. manuel utilizes heavy delays and big room reverbs to create cavernous effects in the breaks that adds an incredible weight when the preceding groove is brought back in. to close the release normen hood offers up a remix of hello bernhard as a digital bonus. applying deep house tactics, hood plays on warm piano stabs and brass hooks that deviate around the tight-knit drums for several minutes creating an epic rework.

magneto is a bulky 4/4 kicker which is built around stuttering vocals and shadowy synth waves. morbius is the dub figure on the ep, stripped back of any fuss, this track lets the bass do the talking. mystique on the b side is a real acidic mover, this one is all about the melody with as much funk in it as it has pace. jeroen search steps up for remix duties and delivers his interpretation of mystique, this mix retains the originals groove but adds a cold hypnotic melody across the middle.

apparel music gives life to a catalog of small size, aplmini, 7-inch format. kisk gathers the first duet and this time they are young artists, a talented russian guy, maxim buldakov, and stefano esposito, only twenty years, naples, italy. the work was built to give the feeling of listening to an old-school funk track, reworked. to get a perfect project was also required to give a warm voice that unmistakable taste. so funkin on contains a special sample of the recording pushin on performed by the quantic soul orchestra feat. alice russell, timeless, used with permission by tru thoughts ltd. enjoy!

lost follows up his massive snake eyes single with the highly anticipated groupies e.p. which is gaining support from a list djs across the board & featured airplay across all the major airwaves including bbc radio 1. groupies is somewhat of a statement piece for lost, veering from his traditional sound lost experiments with slightly noisier undertones to execute this highly anticipated club banger. ironhide vip: losts debut release on hench, ironhide is the foundation he built his distinguishable style and sound on. the vip showcases his journey through his hench releases subtly highlighting extracts from previous releases slaughtered, escape from the womb & metal foot. the vip encompasses the essence of the original but has the added advantage of developed production which makes for a devastating 2012 re lick!

the second release from discovery recordings comes from chicagos olin and co. processing. >compton< kicks it off with hypnotic vocals made ready for the dance floor by an infectious rolling bass-line and filtered keys. >oslo< is built on dueling arps and spacey percussion that together cultivate a swirling deepness. on remix duty, glasgows ooft! delivers a dance floor ready rework with rooted in a chugging 303 and classic stabs, while berlins nils penner lays down a piece of work perfect for dimly lit rooms. as with the first discovery release, they are hand stamped, vinyl only, and limited pressing.

dutch master orlando voorn with a two-track release containing some of his pioneering material as format. rightly recognised as one of a handful of artists who built the early, crucial bridges between europe and detroit in the late-eighties and early nineties via collaborations with juan atkins and output for kms, voorn’s legacy is unquestionable. winning hollands dmc championships in 1986 and 1987 was the real career catalyst and there seems to be no let up in quality since then, either as a dj or a multifaceted, multi-genre producer. these two tracks are produced in 1993 and still didnt loose their magic!damn right and jam session have that the raw charm, edge and vibe sounds so current. energetic, melodic and broken, both tracks touch on a myriad of styles but what shines through is how modern electronic styles can be traced back to this sort of fantastic, unique output. format remastered could be sitting snuggly alongside modern house, techno, uk garage, uk funky and many more contemporary styles. this is a rare chance to grab beautifully treated versions of classic voorn material.

ancient future is the second collaboration between visionary pianist ryuichi sakamoto and electronic pioneer christopher willits. built around a series of piano pieces that sakamoto sent to willits after the release of the duos first record together, 2008s ocean fire, the six tracks that make up ancient future are entirely instrumental—and yet, they speak about the very essence of what it means to be human. as a whole, ancient future functions as a piece about the creation, acceptance and completion of ones fate and all of lifes experiences, following a trajectory through inner conflict, resolution and, ultimately, acceptance.
comes with code for free mp3 download of this release.

there must be something in the water of the canary island seas. something that turns quiet kids into tasteful buttoned-up hooligan experts in house music. >luxemburgo< is the huge vicario musique choon everyone was waiting for. a groovy sure shot which combines commanding ferocity and a delicate class in a way reminiscent of michael j collins early work, but also hints at alex & isaacs passion for house and mysterious funky vocals- almost ambient melodies a la lone, carried by a strong rhythm built on noble drums, unraveling the most >hands in the air< breakdown since the invention of putting your hands in the air.

this 2nd ep built from the full length features the title cut from the album and is followed by a deep remix of darlene from chicagos very own. the fresh spaced out starts the flipside and a previously unreleased version of memory chant comes as phase ii.

the fourth release on steyoyoke continues the labels run of quality house music brimming with new flavours. >back and forth< provides a dashingly bright endeavour and is a perfect fit for the sommer! using numerous aliass with releases on such labels as crossworld records and neurotraxx deluxe, sasch has built himself a reputable name as a skilled producer, his first release on steyoyoke, certainly is a prove. oozing with bright flavours and sun drenched grooves, >back and forth< is a sharp-edged tool for those summer sets, rich in glowing synth lines and warm atmospheres.

k skip skipson has built himself quite a fan base with his funky releases as (knarf) skipson on quintessentials and other labels. the young man from berlin is deeply infuenced by hip hop – both in terms of production techniques (he uses an mpc as his main instrument) as well as aesthetically. for maria colors he comes up with four massive house tracks full of hip hop and soul samples which make you wonder, can it get any deeper than this?! funky as hell and extremely soulful – thats what makes these tracks from skipson so special – and at the same time theyre a wonderful way to celebrate the labels first birthday.

ltd 2012 repress ... incl stunning joris voorn rmx!! new york city based dj/producer/remixer/ harry choo choo romero brings us his debut single release on ovum. harry has been on board for remix projects on the label, but it is finally time for him to unleash a monster single on the label. on the a side, harry brings us >phuture<, which is a main room monster. this has been josh winks secret weapon for sometime and now it is available to you. built around a computerized female vocal, harry shows why he is the master of a driving groove. this driving track should destroy any dance floor. on the b side we have enlisted label friend joris voorn for the remix. joris has taken an already big sounding track and added a turbo charger. the remix is a complete roller and joris has taken a dubbed out approach with it, but still keeping the main build vocal. two great tracks that should be rocking all the festivals and ibiza all summer as the 15 years of ovum celebration continues on

bvdub! 2 tracks with more than 25 min playtime. amazing piece of music. timeless soundscapes which built up landscapes and never ending feelings to fly away, to dream and to relax. unique music by bvdub. shrink wraped.

the winter is cold but the sun warms the days. keymono-music has built a new release for the spring. with the start of the season felix bernhardt serves us a technoid temperatured cocktail against tiredness of spring. ice-cold and minimal is side a going on to the point. stylistically essentialised reduced, even with stomping and rolling bass, >the driving machine< and >ratter chatter< are shaking the last icicle out of us. because of the houseline rekardo rivalos remix on side b you can feel the change of the temperature and you can see eventually the rise of this years summer already on the horizon... supported and played by: richie hawtin, slam, claude vonstroke, paco osuna, rene bourgeois, kiko martinez, boenig & ochs and many more..

featuring the rolling, techy vibes of smashface and the paranoia inducing test subject, jade (with the help of ryme tyme) continues to push eatbrain to the forefront of neuroconnoisseurs everywhere.smashface (feat. ryme tyme): beginning with an ominous intro full of dark twangs and rasping clicks,smashface revs up the tension until jade pulls the trigger one of the meanest basslines around. a thumping subbass dominates, with precision synths and the molten, lyrical delivery of ryme tyme skittering over the top. a perfect blend of relentless drive, flawless production and infectious vocals,smashface comes from renowned two artists who continue to innovate. test subject sees jade change the pace and bring forth the darkest vibes. featuring an intro that wouldnt seem out of place in a horrsor film,test subject is neurofunk at its most menacing. after an atmospheric built up, the track transforms into a sophisticated roller, with all the hallmarks of another classic jade production. combining unsettling synth stabs with a submerged sub and ominous pads,test subject delivers a claustrophobic, paranoia inducing groove will find its way into only the grittiest dj sets.

this is part two of senseless records synesthesia series, celebrating their 5th birthday. limited edition vinyl with a hand printed sleeve and art poster insert.
mak & pastemans contribution is a high tech bass bomb built around a carefully chosen sample that devastates right from the start.
elsewhere you will find nkc, who matches up ballroom house attitude with a huge siren-like bassline and a stuttering 4×4 beat and jtrp, who build rattling percussion around their signature tech-atmosphere into a deadly drop that comes out of nowhere. artwork comes from brighton based katie scott.
artwork comes from brighton based katie scott who is arresting and varied work is intricate and detailed, balancing technical ability with a wild creative streak.

tabernacle is more than a release, we just feeling it as a religious idolatry, and religion is music or better club music. if the club we mind is belonging to past or future it doesn’t matter, what we know is that it seems not belonging to present cause present seems not to exist anymore: we are all enmeshed in an immediate availabilty of what has been, we are all trapped in a geography of eternal availabilty”.
well this compilation, built of three eps, will be just enough available: on vinyl. yes friends there will be some huge singles extacted from the whole work but the origin of the idea with different artists, friends, styles, attitudes, moods will be on vinyl only… so start to fill the cart of your fav portal, remove the dust from your turntable and enjoy this timeless clubby sound.
ep1 is out now, featuring billy bogus vs soneek mx, mushrooms project, soupaczar, space ranger, loudtone.

foul & sunk, the swiss-german house-imprint based in freiburg and zurich, rings the bells for round 4 with the eriswil ep by jagged, a spunky release that blushes your cheeks like a strong sip of bernese apple brandy. and bern is the code word that sheds light on the origin of jagged: behind the name hide three veterans of the swiss house music scene - the djs and producers benfay, jay sanders and zukie173, who emerge from the vicinity of the now discontinued freestyle label a few among others, whose founder was zukie173. as jagged, they are releasing house music built upon hard-hitting drums, sinister bass lines and soul-drenched instrumentation for over four years by now. they debuted on quintessentials with hello kool nice in 2008, and didnt lose their gritty energy since then. now, theyre back on foul & sunk with eriswil, a deep rolling, dark monster that also gets a remix-treatment by the abstract eye

vinyl lp with mo and the boys. amtys first and highly anticipated vinyl drop. liptones on vinyl gives a whole new fantastic sound.

any fan of drum & bass will know the name cyantific. having built a reputation as a leader of the new school d&b generation, jon stanley is now approaching a decade of releasing incredible music thats equally at home on the dance floor as it is on your ipod or in your car. last year saw cyantific unleash an incredible single for ram records, as well as bounce it / obey on his own self-titled cyantific record label. here we have the follow up to that release and its undoubtedly another exciting 12 inch, packed with plenty of cyantifics trademark energy. effortlessly combining sharp production skills with graceful musicality, you can always be assured that a new cyantific record is one to watch out for and this new single is certainly no exception. mirador takes the lead, opening with huge sweeping sound fx and a bouncing synth line that harks back to a classic ram sound. its not long before you notice cyantifics signatures though, as he brings in vocal snippets and washing pads that gradually build and grow before a monster bassline drops into the mix. this one undeniably straddles the line between restrained musical class and outright dance floor mayhem. on the flip side defect comes in at an infinitely more paranoid level. strings are infused with urgency and rolling breaks thunder along, dragging you kicking and screaming towards the inevitable drop. you wont be disappointed when it hits either, grinding bassline sections are juxtaposed with obsessive synths, all pulling you deeper into cyantifics musical world.

after the success of the first two eps from wireman and and, we present an ep from tom dicicco. dj support from conforce, shifted, cio d or, giorgio gigli, forward strategy group, max m rec, answer code request, par grindvik, kowton and more... inner surface music present their third release. after the success of the first two eps from wireman and and, we are very proud to present an ep from tom dicicco. 2011 was a big year for tom dicicco with a string of high profile releases on traut, stockholm ltd, project squared and finale sessions. tom made his debut in berghain this february 2012, playing along side fanon flowers live, norman nodge, marcel fengler and grovskopa. showcasing his skills as a producer from a young age, tom has really managed to develop a sound of depth and maturity. deep textural soundscapes and dub aesthetics run throughout this release, with exit showing a darker side to his sound - dub techno built for the dancefloor. vent has real swing, using loose techno rhythms to build momentum and ferocity around the dub chords and textures filling the resonant space. high ground is a dub house track using playful vocals, cutting textures and a low slung bassline to build a pulsating irresistible groove

this march the london based art editions and experimental electronics label we can elude control presents a new 12 inch by the sound artist and sculptor tom richards. through his custom built array of hardware richards has developed a tense percussive language, crafting immersive rhythmic compositions that explore aspects of structure, tonality and variance. his loop based patterns evoke a purist machine aesthetic reminiscent of a vintage analogue sensibility in collision with a super-modernist compositional approach and an exploration of post-techno ritualism. his production process focuses on a live improvised approach working across several custom made devices to built a rhythmic composite of interlaced tones and cyclical pulses.
including cd with live recordings by tom richards.

following releases on mathematics, boxfade and vuzkid, chris moss acid returns with an extraterrestrial four tracker on holland’s 030303. the a-side features bay of cadiz, an eleven minute cut built around an hypnotic bass line and a simple hitchcockian synth that would do well in a horror movie featuring zombies with smiley faces. on the flip, lynchette matravers is an energetic, crystal clear banger reminding of early 808 state. the big freeze sounds a lot warmer than the title suggests and should please anyone into afx’s later output. the rhythm, the fourth and last track on the ep, continues on that vibe with beautiful synth work. chris moss may look like a nutter, this sure is serious sonic pleasure

the album was unanimously praised and confirmed krazy as a special planet in the ed rec galaxy. depending on his mood, his music can be somber and melancholy or experimental, and with no warning slide into a warm almost poppy funk. his comps can be either built on a classical or jazz base, with funky synths and organic electro sounds, mostly with powerful bass lines inspired by british bass-music. for his second album the noise in the sky, krazy baldhead delved into his 70s influences: while on tour for the b-suite, he traveled by day listening to 70s.

philadelphia producer king britt has dusted off his analogue machinery for 3-tracks of sci-fi indebted synth work. hyperdub present a brilliant and subtle curveball courtesy of phillys finest, king britt, in his new guise as fhloston paradigm. built from drum machines, analogue keyboards and 303s, and edited in the computer, these three lean and mean tracks have an unadorned feeling that build on hyperdubs love for old john carpenter style electronics, combined with dr patrick gleasons ear for the abstract, and bouncy drum machine syncopation that sounds like they are aiming for an alternative present where analogue synths are still king.

13 tracks triple-vinyl celebrating 20 years of industrial strength records. featuring the outside agency, hellfish & producer, stormtrooper, wavelan, dj gizmo, tymon, neophyte, drokz, tieum, akira ...

nice price deal !!! the enigmatic svetlana industries has built up something of a reputation for talent spotting, with debut releases from teebs, bnjmn, nightwave and others, and this release is no exception, placing the label ahead of the pack once more. brey is a young londoner of angolan origin who has already attracted attention and praise from scratcha dva, bok bok, (who has been playing his own edit of >double a side…<), brackles and others, as well as >who is this guy?< hype in fader and fact.

a gritty 90s style album for those who grew up on illmatic, midnight marauders, only built for cuban links, moment of truth, and ready to die. behind the scale shows the other side of what some are glamorizing about street life and drug trade. this is unfiltered, real shit on tape. some of the stories are inensly personal and sean second-guessed including them, but if it aint raw it aint real. behind the scale is about change, transition and growing up.

next amazing thoughtless moover by stare5 aka bryan zentz with a huge remix of noah pred. known for his distinctive productions over the years as barada, cyan and under his own name on seminal techno labels such as primate, tronic, jericho, plus 8 and cmyk, bryan zentz reprises his stare5 role for thoughtless with three tracks of dub-fueled deepness. pushing ever outward on tides of subsonic bass, >the sprawl< emerges from cover of night, a vast expanse of sleepless chords illuminating the darkness as ripples of reverberant effects reach toward the stars. label boss noah pred adds another layer to the low end to imbue his remix with a swinging pulse, then intensifies the hypnosis with a sinuous synth that snakes its way through a winding labyrinth built from the materials of the original. >frozen fog< opens with cold yet insistent stabs that keep pace atop a bouncing dub bass line, responsive chords building pressure amidst gradually rising vapors. with equal nods to detroit and berlin, bryan zentz successfully presents his own unique vision of a classic form with >the sprawl< - solidifying his reputation as a master of the style in the process.

26 years old andrade is without doubt, one of the most exciting talents from the current crop of young french producers. having built a reputation within the paris scene for his skills behind the decks. releases on dessous followed and last year andrade also made an impressive debut on poker flat recordings. making the first release of his own label street knowledge, its time for andrade to take centre stage himself with the >sugar ep<. its bass-heavy groove is met with a busy vocal sample and refined piano chords, evoking a picture of his street knowledge. sugar is the soundtrack to a loft party. classics snares, mysterious synths chords and crowd noises. fantastic. keeping it old school and rolling with the bass lines and keys, andrade wraps up the originals with irreversible and berlin. for this first release, djulz offers two excellent remixes of sugar in order to confirm the power of this release.