vader, the good old, wonderful death/thrash metal band who helped drive both genres into what they are today. this compilation of their two legendary demos is impressive and shows how old vader rocked out. unlike thrash bands that play the same riff over and over, these guys know how to perform.
recommended if you like: morbid angel, slayer, death, sadus, celtic frost, kreator, destruction, master, malevolent creation ...

dinamuzac goes wax! a further step of living up to its own understanding of tradition after a preceding run-up with the opening works x, y and z tapes.futurity notion vol. 1 contains three authentic, habitually over the edge dinamoe tracks plus the unclosing tonal manifesto of dinamuzac - a small and modest, yet fully analogue, handmade, step by step recorded electronic composition. the main productions are analogue-digital hybrids that appear to divine the future from a rediscovered past ...

this is the second track taken from lewis parkers forthcoming album the glass ceiling. walking on a razor part 1 finds lewis demonstrating his skills on the mic over a raw, hard beat with those classic sounding lewis parker drums. meanwhile, on walking on a razor part 2, lewis called in two legends of the game, sadat x & shabaam sahdeeq, to lay two hot verses in among his own. this extended 12inch also includes two lewis parker remixes, plus instrumentals to all the tracks and an accapella. limited pressing so act fast.

square room heroes are back on claap with their debut ep. after releasing now is the time, back in september the heroes, george and george, have been busy working on new material.the two tracks featured on this ep comprise mainly of works from thessalonikis native george boronas.crashed detail with its enchanting string arrangement captivated label head gummihz who immediately rushed to provide a powerful and dramatic interpretation of the original.we are also very excited to have a remix from one of the grooviest house heads around, none other than ekkohaus. with a string of releases on labels like moon harbour, liebe detail, morris audio to name only a few, kostas tassopoulos has established a signature sound full of swing and shake!and his remix on crashed detail does exactly that. ekkohaus takes the stabs and chord arrangements to another level over his characteristic swinging beats. on the flip side pitch the feelings is rough n tough funk reminiscent of early 90s beefy sampling. srhs george boronas has chopped a funk groove up to the point of delirium in an effort to pay his dues to influences such as dj sneak and carl craig!

after releasing our italian stallions onto dancefloors all over the world earlier this year, we have just another racehorse huffing in its box. watch out!

celebrating a landmark tenth release, biscuit factory records brings two absolute stompers. the a side is creature, a laxx and farkas collaboration. on the flip laxx and soap dodgers team up with hi rolla. creature is a 4x4 combo with a smooth hypnotic vocal that drops into a heavy bassed, techy roller. the biscuit factory is set to full speed on this one with industrial synths and weighty stabs crashing over the raw upfront bassline. hi roller is a dance floor club smasher. dark robotic basslines and pure weight make this a perfect flip to creature. the low sub bassline and hard punchy drums combine with light melodies in the breakdown to make a track that turns speakers inside out and shreds clubs to pieces. creature and hi rolla have been a staple in walshs sets over the last few months, destroying raves across europe. huge support also coming from n type on his weekly rinse fm wheel and deal records show, hatcha (kiss fm, sin city recs) and skream and benga (bbc radio 1).

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.

foreign sunrises are always inspiring an artist. festival gigs with amazing music and extraordinary people making you feel the real magic of electronic music. einmusik packed all those things and made a dreamy and mysterious ep called >damgala<. only two tracks coming up, but they are special and wistful - nothing more is left to say about the feelings of an artist traveling all over the world since months. >damgala< itself is a song with unsettling synths, an undulating baseline and rolling drums. the breaks are so strong and suprising and you will never forget this sensuous chorus. >st.anna< is the second number on the ep. it is made by mars leder and einmusik. they meet each other on several parties in berlin. mars, a young and talented dj also plays a lot of instruments and so they made a studio session with different sequences. the guitar is clear and melancholic, the synths are soft and the bass is catching you. close your eyes and feel the song without being prejudiced by some words.

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

>marisco< brings together two extended members of the dwg family, dj format & emskee to create a special track for the marisco nightclub in devon, uk. emskee and his partner-in-beats saint form the good people, who have been carving out a much-loved following amongst real hip-hop fans. with both em and saint on microphone duties and format on the production, it is a guaranteed necksnapper.
flip the wax over and you get saints own mix, adding a dope summer vibe to the track. add some fantastic throwback style artwork from the extra-talented mr. krum (http://mrkrums.blogspot.co.uk) and you have got the guaranteed feel-good record of the summer.
limited to 500 copies on transparent blue vinyl.

over the years scott fraser has recorded and remixed for emissions audio output, black nation, wave tech, relish, rush hour and world unknown to name but a few. his latest home is bird scarer for whom he has recorded 9 minutes of low slung machine funk loveliness (as featured on mr weatheralls recent masterpiece mix set). the b side comes courtesy of a remix by mr fairplay who more than reaches the high quality control he always sets himself.

born in canada, now residing in leeds, 21 year old producer nathan micay - bwana is the latest artist to join the somethinksounds roster. with zero production experience, bwana only started making tunes at the start of 2011. fast forward 18 months and he has already signed tracks to canadian label infinite machines (over and done ep), to mad decent imprint the jeffrees (cant you just / this is real) and featured upon the playlists of tastemakers mary anne hobbs, rob da bank and rinse fms monki.

having both previously released on phuture shock musik, garage experimentalists roof light and lostlojic return to share the honours on a split single set for release on the bristol label. always one to maintain an eclectic approach in his work, surrey resident roof light returns to his forward-thinking best, offering up >pearl< - a sultry number, where jerky beats intertwine with fragmentations of female vox that saunter through swathes of synth pads, glitchy blips, and warm dubby bass. on the flip lostlojic continues the regular theme of passion in his music, bouncing back with >so much<, another r&b inflected dancefloor gem, incorporating a saccharine vocal hook over a bed of lush rhodes chords. soulful as ever, and riding a 4/4 rhythmn just beyond the familiar 140bpm region, this tune premieres a departure from the typically cold, brooding style that the ukraine based producer is known for, to something more suited for the warm summer nights.

the prolific run of ben sims and his theory imprint shows no sign of stopping, this time its a tough but dj friendly 3 tracker featuring remixes from 2 of hollands finest. orlando voorn, a bonafide techno legend, graces the e.p with a firing and typically quirky, funked up, analogue drenched reworking. while ritzi lee returns with another no nonsense, raw as fuck, balls to the wall monster. the original from sims is an intense, pacey and relentless jacker, thats been doing plenty of damage in his sets for over a year. limited edition vinyl.

supported by: betoko, the climbers, theelement, lopazz,dirtcrew, sicania soul, whim-ee, joao teixeira, garnica, james flavour, the town, luca elle, sammy & alex, rise n fall and more. this very limited 180 vinyl ep from the cool chilli mint music label this time showcasing the very talented and super creative style of lee webster. already with over 140 tunes under his belt,lee delivers a classy 4track ep with a mix of two downtempo excellent funky nu disco tunes that sound like no other and 2 deep house twisted garage infused tunes that will make any dance floor groove.

the latest outing from drumcode sees regular contributors, slam back with a bang. now on their sixth release for the label in a little over two years, the renowned duo have been instrumental in helping to shape what drumcode is about in 2012

this music journey takes directly to the hoods of the city, where different cultures from everywhere share the same space, the same challenge. urban beats, sampling, musicians and soul through ethnic culture from the urbs. barrio blunts move from the old school hip hop to dancehall reggae flavor, break beats and afro-mediterranean rhythms. edited on the label scioue-scioue proudactions in collaboration with others artists from the musical sphere all over the world. barrio blunts is divided in four 12 inch vinyls - four volumes, all of them out during 2012!

the special edition lp on double 180 gram vinyl in gatefold cover. includes code for free mp3 download of this album and to unlock extra bonus content.

for our 69th release rawthentic welcomes desolat bad boy alli borem! over the past couple years alli has released a ton of quality releases on some of most recognized labels around. we are very excited to have him on rawthentic. alli delivers 2 chunky tech house throbbers that will guarantee rock any sound system. on the remix tip we have saved regular dj kool dek. he really takes >the south forest< to another level adding a unique twist. sit back and let this remix take you on a journey. raw!

this single-side vinyl, pressed in 100 cps limited edition, is the happy ending of one of the most played tracks from our friends djs and strictly grooves followers. >sweet pussy pauline< is a classic, an hit that increases over the time, in months of gigs between berlin and reggio emilia, london and garda lake. our job is to make good music and share it with those who appreciate it, but this time we have done much more, because sweet pussy pauline has become a true piece of art in the hands of tatiana festi, who designed directly on record, label to label, 100 unique pieces. tatiana is a very renowed artist, becoming bigger and bigger thanks to her brilliant style, its creatures, its sensual girls, with languid eyes and provoking mouths. and though in acid colors, bright and pop, painted with a meticulous technique and surprising signs of felt pen, all have something of the femme fatale and at the same time, victims of love.

all tracks that will be released on société 4/4 recordings are club tested and dancefloor proofed! in forward of every release the label owner dr. ogni jacquard (himself a dj-professional for over 20 years with bookings worldwide) is testing all tracks thoroughly at different dj gigs & locations. everytime a new track is played he makes very detailed notes about the people s reactions and uses them for his studio-work and corrections at the tracks.

big mash up party breaks from the stantons!! loletta holloway meets the beach boys on the a side! flip for a young mcs know how over a stanton beat on the b side!! repress 2012

laura jones vinyl sampler, ryan crosson remix

black vinyl repress, natch is the union of the body,mind and passion with drum machines and synthesizers. its what is natural,what we do the best. kidnapped in the 90s by the clubs of detroit, taken by the power of the bass, carried over through a sequencer and convinced that berlin is the new dance floor. natch is techno. it moves through the stimuli and does not stop, pushed by the need to discover new forms,to listen to the unheard,browse unlimited electronic influences. not only from dub to dark sound, but reaching an underground that is an expression of the sounds that each of us carry inside. aware of the history behind each clap, which leads to the highest level of sound, of his idea: techno-logic. natch is the way, natch is natural

a little over a year ago, benny grauer released the single >moog phunk< on his label deep circus. after a few remixes and own productions for labels such as blu fin and circle music, the label owner himself is now back with another release on deep circus. >driver ep< is the name of the publishment, featuring two deep tracks which are right on time for this years open-air season. while >mellow drive< being a song building up more and more during its course, letting you dance into dawn with its driving groove, the second track >endless morning< comes along a little bit more rough. with a crispy bassdrum, dark sounds and the flogging hihats, this number wont release anyone from the dancefloor too early. enjoy!

following leitmotiv, the debut album of berlins new dynamic duo puresque, tresor records is proud to present a set of remixes of the albums main titles. enrolled on remix duties are none other than the black dog, cari lekebusch, terence fixmer and petar dundov. an international selection, gathering some of the techno scenes most talented players - all of whom have performed at tresor, during puresques monthly event puresque im keller over the last months.

big tune alert! these white label hand stamped promos will be worth their weight in gold for any self respecting dj planning on staying ahead of the curve over the coming months. the man of the moment huxley (hypercolour / 2020 / cecille) adds a new remix to this package. peak time party gear, as the title would suggest only 250 hand stamped copies in existence.

jay bliss is our first ever romanian signing. there has been a influx of superb romanian producers over the last years including a:rpia:r and the trend continues with bliss and his hermanndstadt collective. developing a style sitting somewhere between house and techno, with strong detroit roots he has released for the likes of immigrant, hudd trax and diynamic. pluto has been a staple of ralph lawsons sets for a while now, its a smooth and crisp tech house roller that recalls classic 2020 releases gone by, especially those of carl finlows. on the flip weve turned to skudge to give us their own take on pluto. weve been fans of skudge since they dropped their first single, and have had us transfixed with their excursions into pure analogue, loopy, dub techno ever since. their version of pluto is a different beast to the original, all stuttering percussion and menacing strings, a perfect counterbalance to the original version

the wait is over. the outside agency and ophidian unite on the 20th genosha release to collectively blow minds, expand vocabularies and sow the seeds of confusion. we could describe the tracks to you, but that would spoil all the fun and/or disappointment. if you have ever asked yourself what would happen if these three got together and made a whole ep, then the answer to your question is available for you to purchase right here. boom.

maeve is the new label from man of the moment mano le tough & his friend since the schoolyard the drifter. in an age of endless releases and labels maeve aims to release beautiful, special records that will last in the hearts of the public. maeve 01 comes from the enigmatic baikal. a berlin-based friend of both mano and the drifter, his unreleased material inspired the pair to launch the label. following huge responses worldwide in manos dj sets over the past few months, the duo are very proud to be releasing these tracks on their new imprint. the drifter provides guest vocals on >just you and me<, which is a tripped out banger in the best possible meaning of the word. the other side of the record might actually prove to be the hit, >why dont ya?< is a deep psychedelic masterpiece. the breakdown reaches a point that is both transcendent and captivating. there is clearly the work of a master.

hailing from cheshire, submerse is an esteemed producer/dj with a distinct and recognisable sound that traverses beat music, ambient, 2-step and autonomic whilst being punctuated by a myriad of unique and personal influences. the past year has seen him at his most prolific, releasing tracks & remixes with r&s sister label apollo records, med school and many more. submerse was featured by pioneer japan and was also named band of the week in the guardian newspaper (2012).
amidst a plenitude of productions, submerse has also seen support emerge from influential media titans such as dj mag, xlr8r, big up, bbc radio 1 and bbc radio 1xtra.

first new album from the echospace duo since the critically acclaimed >liumin< double album on manchesters beloved modern love imprint. the sonic structure of this album was the basis for what later became >liumin< released on modern love but this exploration is something all together different, left untreated and unprocessed from its original 1/2 inch tape to preserve the natural organic state of the recording.
released as a triple lp set with custom printed, matte finished over sized lp sleeves, black retro inserts all housed in a resealable poly sleeve. pressed on 160 gram, splattered mixed color vinyl. contains the audio cd housed in a gloss finished card stock sleeve. limited edition of 500 copies.

the box series returns on theory with 3 peak time tough edged tracks that have been gaining plenty of attention at clubs and festivals over the past year. >bite this< sees ben sims drop an anthemic analogue fuelled jacker. >reverse processed< from hollands ritzi lee is an uncompromising old school techno banger. and >dry run< by paul mac is a drum heavy dj tool with a crowd pleasing vocal sample. 3 no nonsense cuts for your box, enjoy!
early dj support from ben sims, dave clarke, luke slater and dvs1.

finnish dj crew rollomatik break out on the boogie boutique imprint with a two track release that aims to represent the arctic circle fully in the nu funk/breakbeat scene. formed of hesh & eaves, rollomatik aim to rock the party and that much is evident on this cheeky 12 inch with >we love to party< deftly blending will smith with chic amidst a melange of other recognisable samples. a similar approach runs through flipside jam >the greatest< as rollomatik lay down the vocal from an oft used q-tip solo joint over a heavily filtered take on sister sledges most ubiquitous track.

limited to 50 numbered audio cassette copies (25 black / 25 white) with large reversible booklet. watch out for the crime city trax 12inch (crime city 002)!!! >crime city< is the place where killers, hookers & ghetto-jackers are loosing their face... crime scene are introducing their hood with 14 casio rz-1 driven lo-fi trax - from electro to ghetto, houze and acid - this >cassette only< full length album contains over 60 minutes of finest street sound madness!

next michel cleis masterpiece , this time on dj kozes pampa records... >mir a nero< begins with a steady, upbeat kick underlying a simple piano arpeggio - like if philip glass make dance music - but then some accents of vibrant hand percussion loosen up the vibe, soon progressing into rhythmic layers that cause the energy to swell. by the 4-minute mark, a subtle, buzzing synth permeates the background, contrasting the tracks overall organic feel, leading into the playful piano chords and colombian vocal hook. simply put, this is latin house with that anomalous pampa records swagger, drenched with flavor like sangria-soaked mango. flip that baby over and you get >amaranthus<, named after the famed flower that represents immortality. this piece stands as a color-negative of >mir a nero<, an unwavering stomp with just shadows of the piano sample heard earlier. freeze-dried rather than sun-ripened, >amaranthus< is a dubby, more technofied counterpart to the a-side, crafted for deeper and darker moments on the dancefloor.

these days records presents the latest argy dance-floor compositions. after a thrilling array of high profile remixes in 2012 ranging from osunlades envision for defected to material for shlomi abers be as one imprint, its time for the artists return to his own imprint with 3 original tracks characterized by the cross-over house music soundscapes that argy is well known for. the ep includes a special collaboration with the parisian dj/producer amnaye.

kool hertz started djing and rocking crowds over 14 years ago in south africa & the uk. the last few years he has turned his hand to production in a big way. after a string of release, across various labels in the scene, we finally welcome his first ghetto funk ep.
loads of attitude, big bottom end and his signature pounding beats. this ep has a true heavy weight feel, it sits and the ghetto end of the spectrum.

a few years ago i took a journey to europe searching for a new sound. people along the journey had been telling me about this guy from tropea, italy called dj steve (named after his favorite musician, stevie wonder).
he is a butcher there by day, but at night he is the dj at a club called casablanca. i made my way to this tiny town in the south of italy and found dj steve. his 12 hour dj sets opened my eyes. this guy was the real deal. he was playing dubplates, vinyl, cassettes, and reel-to-reels. all special edits he had done over the years. i couldnt believe what i was hearing.

after john coltrane and cannonball adderly left the quintet, miles davis was forced to search for new qualified musicians. he found them in hank mobley, wynton kelly, jimmy cobb and paul chambers. in 1961, just two years after recording kind of blue, miles and his new line up started recording energetically and finished someday my prince will come after only three days.
this album is a cross-over from kind of blue (movlp019), which is known for the typical miles davis-tunes, to traditional pop-standards such as the eponymous title track from >snow white and the seven dwarfs<.
music on vinyl turned this classic album, including glaring solos from john coltrane (joining miles on two tracks on this album) and hank mobley, into a true gem! this record is re-mastered on 180 grams audiophile vinyl.

galaktika records delivers its 40th release and what a treat it is. one of the main acts on the label and a true protagonist in the barcelona electronic scene, pablo bolivar is well known all over the world for his quality output for labels like desolat and avantroots.

the second release on flight recorder is a truly international affair with a 4 track ep by innovative producers from italy, chile, australia and uk providing over 30 minutes of music.side a opens with mushrooms projects dense and beautiful psychedelic groover, whilst the second track continues with dany dorados deep and tough disco stomper. side b goes into deeper territory, with russell ventillas 303 bubbling under a throbbing bassline, then finally the closes with iron blus italo-tinged deep and psychedelic dancefloor mover.

when discussing producers with consistently good outputs, few compare with jan driver. just pulled out his debutalbum amatilda last year, jan driver again dished out an extra tasty and promising morsel: this one-shot named peaker comes with a gigantic brightness in sound and is not less than a slammy hand-clapping celebratory basher. the and heavy subbasses are literally all over the place. jan driver signatures for sure! it has the exact fair amount of tension a track needs to sound excited and to infect your eardrum. on the flip side, action flowers rework pad the track with a golden summerdress, adding a magnificent arpeggio sequence so perfectly complementary to the original sound, its shimmering all the way to the solar system.peaker is proven to be one of our favourite summer releases in 2012 thus far, with its take on a slower beat and more of a late night come-down vibe apparent. you know that feeling when you hear that perfect song for the first time? well, it just happened. twice. weve got goosebumps. were feverish. were sweaty.time for the summer to come. now we impatiently wait. were just a little excited, you know?

calling on a roster of talent that includes the much vaunted luminaries tyree cooper, rick wade and his namesake wilhite, scott grooves, terrence parker and more you know that the vibes & pepper agency expanding operations to include a label means the standard of music will be high. number three in the fledgling wax initiative arrives with the man, the myth, the maverick that is norm talley at the helm for the three track bumper the westside project. talley fans will be all over this one for the chance to grab b side hugger >grove street shuffle< a track that originally featured on the producers uber rare 1997 release for city boy, and the two tracks that complement it find the beatdown brother in fine form. lead track >do what you like< deftly weaves in some expert voodoo ray sampleage amidst a permanently punchy groove whilst >greenfield groove< has talley in looser rhythmic mood, with busy percussion driving through a thick swamp of vocal pressure and ever twisting piano riffs

highlive are introducing themselves with an interesting mixture of musical visions thru their first ep accurately titled >a thing called fusion<. its title track is an elegant melting of bass lines, easy highs and simple melody conduction. yet you never get annoyed nor are you expecting jim morrison to open a door, but it happens. there is a psychedelic touch when you least expect it.
enjoy a musical high in your life, enjoy highlive – a thing called fusion ep!

our seleccion natural compilation series is back in shape with this 6th instalment, featuring as always music from our all star team: oscar mulero, exium, christian wunsch and reeko.four fine cuts of futuristic techno, each one with its own particular mood and feel.the release starts with reverberation by oscar mulero, an intense workout beginning with a straight and dark beat, salted with precise sub bass frequencies. the track grows and evolves till fm bass galore takes over and synth drums and white noise infect the arrangement, taking intensity to peak levels.exium show their electro side in the second track no sign of weakness. they depart from 4x4 beats on behalf of broken beats with an industrial flavour and the traditional drones, dark atmospheres and moving arrangements they are known for.christian wunsch reveals his darker side in sleeper cell, based on an enormous kick, side by side with sharp hats, digital percussions and dark and sticky noises.lynx is reekos input into this 12inch. complex and intricate rhythms, thick textures, multiple layers of drums and a constantly evolving structure, dark and sharp at the same time.an excellent sample of contemporary techno created by four of the best european producers of the moment.dont miss it.

first single taken from the forthcoming debut lp by hamburg sensation kruse & nuernberg. it features stee downes on vocals, better known for last years #1 hit with lovebirds >want you in my soul<. this has got summer anthem written all over it. also included is a stripped down dub from the boys.
watch out for the spirit catcher remixes coming out soon on limited edition 10 inch. the lp >lets call it a day< will be out this fall on lazy days recordings.
support: huxley, vincenzo, mark farina, nathan g, motorcitysoul, nacho marco, lawnchair generals, johnny fiasco, danny krivit, karizma, giom, shur-i-kan, marques wyatt, quentin harris, grant nelson, sasse ...

after ushering in a raft of releases from top talent over the last year that turned quite a few heads, we over here at thema thought it was time to assert our own opinions a bit more forcefully. we certainly appreciate all the support we garnered from the detroit drops courtesy of norm and terrence, and sliding over to the smallville end of the spectrum with rau and suburb certainly didnt lose the thread either. sometimes its easy to build a vibe on the backs of others rather than on simple merit though… with that in mind we have taken our own path since then, and the recent successes from beaner and laurine frost stand alone as the accolades keep rolling in. continuing on our outbound trajectory, we present the solo vinyl debut of gathaspar, the mysterious polish producer who has been making noise mostly in berlin and to the east.