plan b recordings continues its underground sounds compilation series. the a side represents label bosses dj spider and dakini9. dj spider is his usual twisted self on *hive mind* and dakini9s house- techno hybrid *lost* reveals a few layers of meaning for the careful listener. the b side welcomes berlins franklin de costa with a deep moody burner named *retreat* and fifth wall records co-boss divvorce turns in a stomper with *e./b.* to close out the compilation.

vinyl only! for the 3rd release on taverna tracks, hanfry martinez delivers 3 timeless house cuts. us legend brothers vibe on remix duties, adds some new jersey flava to misterio. taste it while its hot!

imagined as a sharp contrast and complement to funn citys trashy vintage vibes, darshan jesranis new cylinder moniker sets out to explore the more streamlined, forward-facing side of startrees vision, while sacrificing none of the warmth or funk of its classic influences. disco engine is a futuristic joyride which draws upon late 80s and early 90s techno vibes as much as it does disco and r&b to produce a groove which is warmly insistent, buoyant, sexy and a little menacing.

philou louzolo is a natural born artist, a raw talent. zolo grooves are 4 afro funk masterpieces, its a record produced to sound effortlessly musical, sure to do wonders on dancefloors worldwide.

this february nightdrivers deliver three first-rate cuts on holic trax for the quando party dove vai ? ep. following on from burnski s the hours ep which saw love from names like mr g, catz n dogz, dam swindle and eats everything, holic trax returns this february with nightdrivers quando party dove vai ? . since delivering their debut release on bosconi records back in 2013 the berlin-based duo nightdrivers have been going from strength to strength stacking up further releases on claap, their own nightdrivers label and now holic trax. to get things underway the light pads of resta pure dove sei give the opening track a floaty quality while the weighty percussion and subtle rhythms build proceedings into a steady and infectious groove. nightdrivers appear to go up a gear as the ep progresses with the rippling drums and dynamic arrangements of la ronde suite (but not for me) while fast cars maintains the lively vibe of its predecessor and frenetically bubbles along over busy modulations, wacky intonations and infectious licks to dish up a suitably punchy close to this bouncy ep.

after the sampler gave dissonants vinyl lovers a taste of the new re-up album, this double-disc release showcases the rest of the tracks that make up this immersive, captivating body of work. its a creative triumph for label and artist alike, following on from four years of mutual admiration since re-up first appeared on the label.

in music, phrygian mode is dissonant, dark, depressive and gloomy. its use was even forbidden in classical greece for centuries because it was considered pagan. the sound of phrygian mode is rather exotic.

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its been a long and lonely winter and it took ursl quite some time huntingdown its next new wild child - but at last, here he is, mr. krink and his fourdark, deep and minimal tracks all packed onto ursls forthcoming ep. andthat shall not be all - our dear friend and fellow music addict david dorad will release his first rmx on ursl shortly thereafter. no worries though, this will not be the end of the (ursl) story .. so, watch out and keep your eyes open!

since its conception three years ago, the hamburg based label hafendisko has been patiently building its reputation with a diverse and varied artist roster. alongside releases from emerging talent such as deo & z-man and brynjolfor, it forms parent label hfn musics outlet for club oriented music whether with full releases or remixes for artists such as kasper bjørke and faded ranger and just recently welcomed renowned remixers such as michael mayer, charles webster and luke solomon, to name a few.

kangaroo skull is the solo project of rohan rebeiro - drummer of renowned australian trio my disco. heavily percussive and rhythmically complex, kangaroo skull meticulously pieces together soundscapes within max msp, with an end result that conceals in its raw simplicity the intensity of the process. with multiple tours outside australia already behind him, australian dancefloors have been keenly awaiting a first release. palace of nothing is his much-anticipated debut - four tracks that convey a sophistication far beyond what could be expected from such a new producer.

marvin dan iii & leethe black belt guy are marvin & guy. having released underground gems on lets get lost, on the prowl and their own m&g edits imprint, the pair brings their patented breed of loopy bliss to the young adults label to kick start 2015. the dance abilities ep finds the duo further honing their original production chops and explores subtle nuance to epic proportions. dance ability is a 10-minute ascending journey through space and time that phase shifts and drifts with zero gravity guitars for the full a-side. on the flip, dancity soundtracks a snake charmers sideshow with hypnotic croons draped over swirling layers of pads and a mesmerising horn. dancenergy rounds out the wax with a punchy piledriver that sets its sights on the floor with rugged chug and tingling synths

30drop deepens in the mystique of sacred geometry with its second release, vortex resonance ep. based on the theoretical and intentional, but not formal, techno foundational precepts, a deliberately contemporary stylistic overdevelopment is build. this time, we find four cuts that highlight the rhythm in view if the space dance floor. beating pulses are interwoven with cosmic atmospheres to travel beyond our planetary borders.

a busy year ahead for techno label signal code records. last year seen vinyls from label head costelloe along with duplex, mark du mosh, defekt and simoncino. the labels sound has grown into an indescribable mix of future retro techno. taking a classic sound and putting a modern twist on it. its a busy start to 2015 with two hot 12inchs already planned for the first two months. the first is a 4 tracker from label head costelloe featuring two remixes from glasgow power house and clone and creme organisation regular marco bernardi. classic techno and electro given a modern twist. quickly following the release will see a 12 inch from l.i.e.s man simoncino with sex tag manias dj sotofett providing a dubbed out mix. it is a busy start for 2015.

2015 repress, support by: brothers vibe, dj koze, eric cloutier, laurent garnier, shinedoe, sevensol, tini and many more ... within a year christopher rau has managed established himself as one of the most promising german deep-house producer with striking releases on labels such as smallville, giegling or his own imprint dérive. as a direct follow up to his album on smallville now comes his debut ep on aim with three well selected tracks that show an intriguing understanding of deepness. >stockings< with its funk riffs and filtered vocals brings is a wonderfully uplifting tune, with an enticing oldskoolish vibe that brings back some precious memories. >anita niesz< (a collaboration with jacques bon) is not only a rare manifestation of musical talent in electronic dance music today, but also a intimate atmospheric tune that will work the finest dance floors and bedrooms

a1, entitled the weapon, is a pushy tune driven by sheer 909 rawness and that legendary dx7 bass we have come to love on many of jacob s tracks. a2, appropriately titled -from the underground (jmf s fatty rub), remixed by the english producer, jmf. keeping up with the energy of this release, a2 brings a tech-like jack vibe to the table. b1, entitled from the underground, is the original mix from which jmf reworked on side a. this track brings a tougher, darker vibe to the mix with a strong bass and steady pumping 909 riffs. b2, warehouse stomp, doesn t fall shy of its name.

archetypal detroit electro techno taken to the next level by mr bernardi on burek sub label barba. barba shows its nasty side after the first and very nice and sweet ld nero release. bernardi delivers a double album worth of ideas, spread among 2 releases

with releases and on sci+tec, tronic, trapez, rawthentic etc. frenchman matt sassari already walks on a great path with his style. so amir and butch were even prouder to get the chance to release these three bombs from the man from marseille. stripped down techno at its best.

excellent deep house dbl header <br riding on the back of a surge of interest in de la club, the debut lp from hold youth, comes a smartly picked repress of house don nail. while the duo is known for their eclectic vision of dance music, the first repress on the label ive been there ep is in fact an exemplary example of straight-up, no-fuss house. enjoying a modest comeback of late both as a producer and dj, nail originally released full of beestone promise ep on diy discs in 97. the stronger two of the four tracks will be repressed one on each side, * our love* and * i ve been there*, distinctive for its melodic vocal and recent inclusion in the apollonia fabric 70 compilation. while we have become accustomed to hold youth’s diversification of sounds with the current lp, i ve been there reminds us that a pigeon-holable classic can be highly refreshing

quadriga recordings celebrates its 1st anniversary and invites berlin based djane ela h. and hamburg villanova club resident christopher lawrenz (own, body parts) to deliver two massive remixes for alpamayo by retrosynco, releasing them not only digital but this time also on limited vinyl format. don t miss it!

planet rhythm follows up on its centennial release with the 101st effort on the long running imprint. for this 12inch the label has acquired quite a prruk all star line up. with milan-based emmanuel kicking off the a-side with an analog stomper, this is already a release to add to your collection. dutch techno stalwarts abstract division add an acid chugger to the a side. the b side excists out of a piece of drum machine terror by vsk and a fruitful collaboration between serbia based scalemeriya and re:axis.

rora is proud to introduce u-­more for its 9th release which – following the labels beliefs – unveils uniqueness of up and coming producers musical skills. electric and eclectic. sounds that go beyond the mumbling loops. machines noises that establish junction with human brain. sour bounces and perturbing scratches, we penetrate within a spooky hunting and leave with an enigmatic quest in mind. disturbing and tensed ear, catching sounds. u-more seizes us in his acetic world, of extremely well orchestrated, nonetheless sharp soundscapes. a three tracks ep that will keep rotating in your most hidden neurons, without even noticing. unlimited thrills guaranteed.

hypnotic grooves! low to high ltd. continues with its well known toolbox series the fourth volume comes up with tracks from kensuke yasuhara, kaitaro, w.o.h and pablo marco. all tracks exploring different atmospheres going from minimal deep house to techno music.

the eyes themselves once again demonstrates slaters lasting contribution to techno: maintaining its reputation as a tool for stimulating both intellectual and physical energy

at long last, its finally here. after two years of waiting, new yorks anthony naples is ready to finally reveal his debut full-length lp, body pill, set for release on four tets text records.

highlife welcomes the return of alma negra! anyone who bothers paying attention to these press releases will note that we have recently been comparing tracks to other artists we admire, or go down the celebrity endorsement route. this time round well do neither. instead we will say, maloya is the first record we’ve listened to 3 times in a row upon receiving it. it has provoked id requests every time weve played it and our dear friend susie crome claims its one of the best records shes ever heard. that’s no mean feat, susie is well versed on the party front. see for yourself.

position 12 inch is a story telling record inspired by the childhood of romain azzaro, aka rouge mécanique. one introduction and two dance pieces extracted from the crude reality he had to experience at an early age. the evolving sound of this ep throws its listeners into the dark and violent places that belong to his past. the childish melody of the intro suddenly opens on an intense break beat and ends with vimory, a brutal and profound track.

its deep88 & melchior sultana finally back at it with the album that brings together some brand new house tunes and all the release from there project so far,playing without moving is more then just tracks but its an album made to remind you in this point in time that house music is something special, a perfect interpratation of what deep88 & melchior sultana are about and that is retro grooves and musical vibes making this piece of work a classic.

gonno is the brightest hope of the underground house and techno scene in japan.we are very happy to announce the first single cut from the long awaited new album of gonno. gonno is brightest hope of japanese underground house&techno scene. he has released on international feel and beats in space to name a few and his track >acdise 2< has been supported by laurent garnier, james holden, francois kevorkian and todd terje.a side, stop is killer melodic acid house sound. its like theo parrish & dj pierre meets tangerine dream and b side,across the sadness is euphpric balearic tune.

a club in the parthenon basement where you cant see in front of you, you lose yourself as the antipodean heat beat surrounds you. this is the latest imagination of melbourne-based band leader nicolaas oogjes. marrying into a greek family (his wife contributes spoken word on two tracks), oogjes became fixated with hellenic culture and its impact on humanity, prompting his rotating cult of collective consciousness musicians no zu to spiral deeper into their celebration of global rhythm and percussion. their even weirder, sparser and more synth driven sound is the result of creative exchanges with home loan records ceo michael ozone, who helped them realise the strange and complete world of medusa music.

on a debut release for bliq, seixlack unleashes his unique fusion of intoxicating gear-crunched cuts. vasumitra is built around static drum-kicks and a pulsating bassline countered by atmospheric and murky synth progressions its repetitive and body-thumping structure rolls deep. nublando o ar rips it from the get-go, with a hyper-funked groove that manages to sustain its rugged pace and entrancing impact all the way. in the title track feitico, seixlack succeeds in artfully juxtaposing banging riddims with jazzed-out, infectious chords leading nicely to the fourth cut, re-crafted by the mighty miltiades, with a deep-rooted and slow-burner of a meditation.

stranger days are here and the italian maestro has returned with two new soundtracks for the dance­floor apocalypse. the world is soon to end, lory d will be its last man standing. early warnings from ben ufo, joy orbison, kema and tale of us.

the revenant ep is destined to be in your gig bag for the foreseeable future. never content to rest on the success of their previous releases, technos working class heroes tunnel, submerge, and lee holman are hitting dark, hypnotic, and heavy with this 12 inch release for naples-based, etichetta nera. a revenant has returned in tripartite form with a whisper on its lips... bang.

vinyl only! little hill goes dark! a mysterious artist on the hill for this release named vasco serving us, on roman label, an ep with deep and glacial techno sounds, the two original tracks take us to the universe of the artist, cold and dark. on other side the first remix is produced by agazzi and follow the musicline of the originals so pulling out a paranoid march, other remix on bside is made by valent and its a peaktime modern techno percussive device. mastered by rashad backer at dubplates&mastering

vinyl only. extended precision-tooled killers on this latest ep from specialist label assemble music, which reunites daze maxim with his long-time friend and collaborator patrick specke. the two put their considerable dj experience to the proof on two serious heads-down weapons aimed squarely at the floor: ‘battery’ rides a threatening bassline and loose, propulsive percussion through a series of phased synth lines that envelop and disorientate, while the portside waves-esque bass swells on drag me massage the eardrums and direct the feet. completing the ep in complementary fashion is chromosome, which brings some more skip to proceedings, its shuffling percussion, pitchbent bassline and melodic accents all interlocking to form an irresistible groove. primed and ready for action and only on vinyl – get it while it’ hot.

out of rome, sofatalk soars high on this ep, feeling out the difference between a lifetime on earth or one really cool moment above it. the title track breathes and evolves via a series of flourishes on the playful side of things - this one is no beard stroker. cloudy soul keeps the optimism and front foot action rolling with an excursion slightly to the deeper end without ever fully taking the plunge. wrapping it up, on reflection is a tight little rhythm-box-driven number that takes you by surprise, transplanting you from the floor to the lower middle stratosphere without you realising. japanese producer 9dw then turns it into a hot stepper of its own, keeping the energy up there but differentiating the bounce.

prime are proud to welcome to its roster a brand new label from the heart and soul of house music, chicago meet kmg chicago. first up we have a perfectly formed 4 tracker with tracks and remixes from legends such as mike dunn (just check his mix of the belizian voodoo priest track), & harry dennis (the it with larry heard) & jungle wonz (with marshall jefferson) delivering the stylish old school vibes, with new school chicago is represented in full by dlg and pablo angel remixing kim jay & faith howard (jay z vocalist) respectively. 4 tracks, 4 styles, full chicago

this 10 inch contains 2 unreleased vinyl versions in extended mixes that can make your day. the merits of van bonns releases on telrae, trapez and on van bonn records you can find in his new release -unbound-. the attractiveness of repetition has made its way into this ep... and it was a good choice. we kick off with -king-, a track which is a cross breed of a stubborn beat and a dub techno feeling showcasing a melodic intermezzi that flies in and out with a mind of its own. more minimalistic than most of the tracks you know from him, it includes unexpected half baked sounds you would not expect from van bonn. on the other hand the epic 10 minute monster -distinct- is a real dub techno giant and a soundtrack at the same time... with beats that take you by the hand.

since its inception in 2009 slow motion has set the standard for new wave of italian dance music producers. with over 15 releases in the archive the italo/berlin based label is now about to drop its first ever compilation italian dance wave. bringing together some of the secret weapons that label boss franz underwear has had tucked away in his record bag with brand new tracks from the likes of clap rules, bottin and riders of the lost arp this compilation packs a mighty punch with its 22 tracks.

since its inception in 2009 slow motion has set the standard for new wave of italian dance music producers. with over 15 releases in the archive the italo/berlin based label is now about to drop its first ever compilation italian dance wave. bringing together some of the secret weapons that label boss franz underwear has had tucked away in his record bag with brand new tracks from the likes of clap rules, bottin and riders of the lost arp this compilation packs a mighty punch with its 22 tracks.

why so series kicks off with nu zau, providing a two tracker immersed in hypnotic percussion on both ends of the release. whilst the a side, -jannete-, is dark, gloomy and riddled with robotic like features, -povestea sovietelor- settles into spacier grounds and takes its listeners on a field trip through long forgotten chants and ambiental excursions. vinyl only with original artwork and inner sleeve

long standing sonic groove artist realmz returns with his latest release nocturnal realm. a stunning four track ep of diverse techno sounds.the ep starts off with air supremacy a mechanical broken beat laden industrialized techno track that oozes with machine funk. continuing into the depths of the sonic groove is circulation. a rhythmic 4/4 pulsating workout which commands its way thru the speakers with a swath of fury. swinging the mood over into deeper melancholic grooves are the thought provoking hypnotic melodies of songs metamorphic and architecture of time. two tracks that dig deep far inside your mind. realmz clearly shows creative versatility on this ep. another great releases from this very original sounding artist

möd3rn is a global project from 3 wellknown artists who wanted to give a side project from their own solo career. it s a band, producing, playing live but it s also a label created only for the trio productions. each releases will propose 3 tracks from the 3 artists. for that first one the famous trio propose 3 huges bombs mö4, mö5 and mö6, 3 huge techno killer using rough skins with raw edit. speech less and listen to that we can call pure techno. while carefully handling their respective careers, postponing then their obvious collaboration, möd3rn trio s members have capitalized its desire and now deliver its mere substance, in the rightest moment, where, simply, all the distant forces converge. the six daring, expert hands merge now into a unique entity, unanimously moving within the same effort towards techno music. of the distinct identities merely remains the ethereal, synthetic essence devoted to the group, and the common musical passion that leads it. the formula is elaborated freely: each one s adjunctions -subtle keys, nervous chords, underground blows, rhythmical uproars- pour into a thick maelstrom, opaque, condensing detroit s grieving sensibilities as well as last decade s bewildering cacophonies. the potion obtained is irresistible, an ecstatic hybrid, prodigiously actual, that renders all the genre s diversity and dynamism. chance intertwined their paths and now the three companions celebrate both the friendship that resulted and the good fortune that has driven it, by improvising live together as one faceless, solid body agitated by the urge of dance and music, composing the material that shall be processed later on to form their eponym label s releases.

the french label strikes again with its 6th ep, produced by the talented dj steaw. 4 tracks for house lovers delight.

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the third release published by the vfmm, this time teaming up with the befriended label kashual and its mastermind - a brother from a different mother - thome thomp from berlin.the record encompasses a broader scope of electric music productions and still clings to the love and passion for analogue hardware.on side a of the record we again are lucky to present another bizarre yet gripping voodoo stomper by our very beloved bufiman. we are also very excited to welcome the very debut of a rather talented and promising project called forum whose uncompromising and raw acid sound is tearing every dance-floor to bits.the flipside kicks off with a very deep-laid and mellow analogue soundscape produced and arranged by the renown and ingenious rvds. utterly hypnotized by this track, the listener will then be caught and dragged down by the harsh and very stark atmosphere of the fairly industrial but emotive techno production of our mate thome thomp.you all are advised to keep an eye out to this record as it will be gone very quickly.

r&s new boys also, appleblim (laurie osbourne) and second storey (alec storey) continue pushing their creative boundaries to the limit with this second installment of an ep trilogy. formation picks up the thread from ep01, another spaced-out jam crammed with swooning pads and pulsing subs. while on the flip rant check pts. 1&2 serrated p-funk bass and stuttering percussion flash by in ever more intense waves over the course of 12 lysergic, dancefloor pinning minutes.also is pan genre, pan generational, emotive electronic music at its best, truly something special and a fine addition to r&s rich heritage of forward thinking dancefloor sonic artistry.

brighton s ever-cultured black key label pushes on with another house connoisseur for its next release, namely the venerated scotland-based deep house producer brad peterson. opening up the ep is -monsoon- a nice and propulsive house jam that journeys through deep space with infectious drum hits and radiant synths fleshing out the rubbery groove. -sit back- is a more reflective and sombre cut, with wallowing, liquid chords draped over a ponderous, snaking bassline. the classy, cultured work continues on closer -cloud remedy- with its reverb coated hits, decisive drums and carefully spraying, ever shifting synth patterns. classic but not overly reverential of the past, it s a beautifully musical bit of deep house with gently tumbling, starry night sky melodies to die for.

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

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

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