hot creations favourite robert james makes his debut on viva with three original tracks and heavyweights groove armada are onboard to deliver terrace and dub remixes.

as one of the most exciting talents rising out of the uk, there is no better time for dc-10 resident richy ahmed to team up with new yorks seminal house imprint, strictly rhythm, and release * cant you see ep*. opening with a hard-hitting 4/4 beat * cant you see* features a funk-laden walking bassline adding fluidity to the mix, calling on the sound of the 80s and bringing it in to the present day. analog synth sounds are peppered amongst bluntly cut vocal samples, drawing inspiration from the clinical elements of techno, yet retaining the groove that ahmeds work is rapidly becoming synonymous with. the eps second track is ahmeds remix of logics 1990 classic * the warning*. the originals acapella has been repurposed by ahmed, looming over the tracks driving percussive elements. with a low-slung bassline interchanging with sizzling hi-hats, the remix pulls the original away from its blissed-out roots and firmly into the warehouse, providing new meaning to one of the legendary strictly rhythm’s many classic club anthems.

carsten nicolais practice investigates the boundaries between visual and audio art forms within an integrated artistic approach. influenced by scientific reference systems, nicolai often engages mathematical patterns such as grids and codes, as well as error, randomisation and self-organising structures.

certain music records is a new label which is trying to transmit the true spirit of house music house music for fans to be enjoyed at the dancefloor the first reference is in charge of the groove brothers, aka jef k and rhythm & soul and the collab between chicago legend tyree cooper. the original is a groovy track with sultry vocals and bass samples that drives you back to the early 2000s house sound. side b tyree made to remix preserving the spirit of the house of chicago icluyendo the classic bassline acid of the first productions of the genre. back to the origins.

the second release from freundsein recordings presents label owner pawlo tojeda with his track calls selected groove, and the groovy dub remix by mr. marcman. but not only that, above it theres two tracks of new young talents selected by pawlo. this are first single release this year. 180 gramm // vinyl only

the original version is nothing short of a classic, but its as if the song had never been invited to a louie vega post-midnight global extravaganza. was the song not aware that spellbound dancing and high bpms were the standard for house music? normally, such a blaring disregard for nightlife decorum would relegate a song to the pits of sonic hell, but we’re talking about george clinton here! the original opens up with a g-funk groove that screams westside and lowriders. the listener is then blessed with clinton as he adds his sage, soulful and pimpadelic vocals, complemented by funkadelic singers asking him about the pains of the funk. the semblance of a beat that could drive the dancefloor into the morning hours is there, but in no way has it blossomed into its full glory. enter louie vega.

the g man hits the planet rhythm imprint (finally) with a slice of infectious dancefloor material. binkys groove ep revolves around tough house/techno jams with an attitude. from the gritty almost dancehallish rhythms in ms retrograde to the anthemous bassline sounds in binkys groove and the very uk sounding g vibe on dis-tracted! mr.g has delivered a modern day prruk classic.

athens of the north presents two of the disco floaters from our previously unreleased aotnlp original friends and buddies, both of these versions are on 45 for the first time. the stripped down version of silence that you keep benefits from the more direct tight vocal. without the synths there is much more space in the mix which suits the melancholy deep disco groove so much better. on the flip po man has also been stripped right back to its more basic elements also for the better, less is so much more.

welcome back, okain! after his praised collaboration with onno resulting in their conjunctional triple o ep samuel thalmann a.k.a. okain is about to unleash four brand new tunes on his forthcoming upon.you-single coma. with the title track coma our french friend masterly crafts an enthrallingly bouncy mother of a tune walking the fine line between house and techhouse, serving swirling hi-nrg synth modulations and super ecstatic vocal bits for those who like to get into the groove. this track is prime time heaven for all clubbers out there

the head of grounded theory berlin returns to sonic groove with his strongest outing on the label to date. henning baer brings forth a rough and tough diverse four cut ep of chunky rhythmatic techno. recording the songs during live jams and using a previously decided pool of hardware this ep has a nice old school vibe. the sound production however is very much in the modern day with its well crafted mix downs. this release has strong mass appeal for the purist techno connoisseur.

kojiki groove is magnesiis second release on chronocircle. compared to his previous circle002, this is more of a club orientated 12inch rather than its hypnotic psych-techno predecessor. magnesii makes hypnotic music, preferably in a space out of time and reality. embracing the absence of computers and screens, the absence of any digital window into the world. some magnesii tracks form a conceptual whole, circle002 is an example of this: its a piece of music made to epitomize a psycho-dramatic hallucinate trip from the past. sounds to emulate saturated and hypnotic imagery

urban ethiopian music stands out within the african continent thanks to its creativity and originality. whatever the shade - pop, blues, jazz or soul - it comes from a fusion of local musical traditions mixed with an echo of western music. it bewitched ethiopia during the swinging addis decade before recently winning the favours of a well-informed audience all over the world. this first vinyl volume of *ethiopian urban modern music* presents a selection of the more funkier ethiopian tracks, drawn from the essential ethiopiques cd series directed by francis falceto and published by buda music.

with four albums and two vinyls under its belt released internationally, this supergroup founded by geneva-based pianist leo tardin launches this spring their new ep, big easy, which is also the fruit of their debut collaboration with mental groove records. the vinyl ep includes a download code.

top quality remastered reissue on the original highly collectable us fire-sign records from super funky frenchman francois feldman aka ff yellowhand. both tracks on this in-demand 1981 boogie funk double hitter are pure dancefloor dynamite. side a has the long mix of *you want every night*, a party starting disco boogie dancer with an infectious funky groove, lush strings and a great english / french vocal. *can you feel it* on the flip keeps up the pressure with more blistering upbeat percussive funk. killer!

sgr is a series of re-issues of the best of aubreys productions on the three labels he produced from 1991 to 2002: solid groove records / textures records / dark records
in addition of carefully re-masted versions of those classics each ep will feature an unreleased track from this time period. sgr 1 features two tracks from the solid groove 12 – spanky rogers ep aka (aubrey) originally releases in 1997. the a2 track is re-master from the under looked dark techno series: dark 1, originally releases in 2001 and finally b2 is an unreleased track with the self-explaining name *unreleased 1* originally recorded in 1997.

active for over 25 years, max durante is a legendary figure in the italian techno scene. an early 90s innovator in combining the sounds of techno, acid and industrial with his old school project on the legendary italian label acv/hot trax. his project automatic sound unlimited with darchangelo of rephlex records fame was ahead of the game back then. so like glove fits hand. max fits perfectly on sonic groove with a cutting edge , menacing time bomb of an ep. sharp as a razor, hard as steel this is seriously powerful stuff for those that like there techno uncompromised.

presenting the first release in midnight shifts white label series. full eps from the midnight shift stable of artists. where mood meets melody.

notoriously known as a dj/producer of klub des loosers (record makers, air, john carpenter) and klub des 7, detect also produced solo albums, instrumental, hip hop, electro and experimental pop.

the original he serves up here is my groove, a firmly rooted and solid bit of house music with classically inclined vocal chants by gjeazon from crazy like a fox records, that recall eddie amador s biggest cut. subtle details embellish the groove and make it all the more standout, and those deep looping basslines really pull you into the middle of the track, which also has airy hi hats and a sleazy sense of funk. the first remix comes from afterparty founder, rinse fm radio host, former usher tour dj, southern fried affiliate and pioneer collaborator doorly, who also runs his own pigeon hole label. his remix smooths out the kinks and simmers a grainy groove for seven shuffling, seductive minutes. rolling effects and a big breakdown are sure to make for some fist pumping moments in the club. last to remix is play it down producer and foremost danish dj christian nielsen. he does so with an increased sense of urgency and his track hits that bit harder as a result, all thanks to a dirty down low bassline that just rolls and rolls.

from the tropics comes whiskey disco, a sneaky re-edit label bent on dredging the decanter for diffident dancefloor genius from latent disco perpetrators. it is loosely connected to sleazy mcqueen and his assorted cohorts.
wd39 *you get by* is the second outing from rabo & snob, the tel-aviv based duo who previously surprised and delighted on whiskey disco #32, 3 chart-topping songs that brought this duo into the disco limelight. the fundamental goal of modern disco is to ride the groove and make folks move. r&s have an uncanny ability to distill music to this point by weaving new textures over old and creating instant classics. you get by, believe and together carry this torch with subtle nods to our inner disco hippy, signaling themes of peace, love and boogie. the title song has been re-touched by love dance. ld have tweaked the original vocals for a headier combination, aimed at the dawn patrol.

vinyl only release

4th and final volume in the analog grooves vinyl (and analog) only serie, a joint venture between spanish producer eduardo de la calle & swiss mental groove records focusing on futuristic / cosmic compositions for both clubbing and listening enjoyment, simply classic and timeless music.

bass culture delivers a fresh new ep featuring three classic cuts remastered for 2015. selected by label head d julz, bass cultures 44th release comes from british producer mark ambrose, owner of cult outlet crayon.

stacy kidd pevet everett back to minuendo after los dedos cortados in another record, now is a special 10inch with two fabulous vocal tracks and special collaboration for another chicago house legendary maurice joshua.

another west-end sure-shot! this sublime piece of early electronic boogie has always worn its classic badge with a relaxed sense of pride since its release in 1982, perhaps its the languid synthed out groove supplied by studio maestros nick martinelli & david todd or brenda taylors sublime vocals reminding us all that the game of love is always a 2 way street that are to blame?

ir103 * the jazzy grooves ep*, was the 3rd release in i records history. having already struck a nerve in house music with two vinyl compilations called -the avenue project-, the label enlisted the talents of the now legendary duo -jazz n groove- to provide it s first all original artist ep. delivering the firepower, the release featured 5 tracks and included the long awaited -open up-. first released in the mid 90 s,it was featured as an exclusive vinyl with full color labeling. this release has become one of the hardest i records back catalog to find.

rdv3 brings deep tech boss duky to the helm with his track chunk up the groove. this track has his signature sound accompanied by 3 different remixes from bodeler, martin dacar & proudly people each stamping their own twist. you will also find he opened his wys promo mix with this track. exquisite as always enjoy.

northern structures delivers a stunning new 4 track ep of broken beat industrialized techno. known for original sound design and great mix production, northern structures delves into moods of isolation and experimentalism on this latest release. this is forward thinking techno that leads from a front and works not only for club listening but is perfect for home listening as well. enjoy!

another all-time classic from the extensive back catalog of the legendary miami songstress gwen mccrae. 90% of me is you is instantly recognizable, it s been sampled countless of times by some of the most seminal hip hop artists ever (large professor, jaylib, mobb deep & more) & is a bonafide rare groove sure-shot that never loses its appeal & is always in demand with dj s & producers. perhaps its the pairing of the languid guitar & strings, or gwens sultry vocals & that steady breakbeat that keeps people hooked some 40 years after it s original release? whatever it is, its classic material from start to finish! backed here with its original b-side slow jam its worth the hurt this super-rare 45 has been re-mastered, re-pressed & brought back for 2015s dance-floors in conjunction & with the permission of t.k. disco / henry stone music, miami usa

strictly rhythm continues its revitalised run of release with i love you from newcomer obas nenor, with remixes coming from andres and luke solomon. i love you intoxicates from its very first beat, an idiosyncratic house cut that wears its disco and soul influences very much on its sleeve. driven by poignant strings and a heartfelt vocal, it breathes nostalgic life into any room in which it is played. the andres remix beefs up the bottom end, with cosmic synths and a wandering bassline transforming the cut from poignant to powerful. solomons body edit further takes the track into dancefloor territory, with sharp percussion and an urgent groove making the track fully suitable for peaktime club play

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the groove brothers, aka jef k and rhythm&soul, keep things moving with the second release on their fledgling label, on a mission records. it’s been seven months since the label’s debut, demonstrating the duo’s considered approach to their outlet, which has been set up to capture the true spirit of house music, basing its ideals on some of the industry’s most respected labels and keeping that timeless, classic ethos alive. this second release unites the label owners with a couple of newcomers to the scene. retaining the sultry outlook of the first release the groove brothers inject jazzy notes and smooth funky rhythms into their music, while mr ks and kub follow in a similar vein with their well-crafted contributions. ks expanding on the jazz theme, while kub takes a more sensual pathway. (words by marcus barnes)

fourth installment from parisian collectif d.ko with 4 fresh house cuts by folamour, mad rey, paso and ralph & larry houl.
** vinyl only **

currently causing quite a stir on the underground, the jerome hill remix of marshall jeffersons s trax classic lost in the groove is a complete re-interpretation, solid jacking (hard) house music using the original vocal that s cut loud onto the vinyl and worms inside your head and has been doing serious damage in the clubs and festivals last year. now with all licensing and red tape cleared away, it s set for release. dancer boom boom is actually a collaboration between acid legend adonis and sidney winters, with a mix down by house legend frankie knuckles. this sat on the b side of am a dog on trax records and is rare & obscure to say the least, but once the needle touches the groove you know it s a killer. massive kick drums and mysterious organ scales, this one is a mad mad tune ! produced in 1987 (and sounding like nothing else from that year) it s been given a very slight and very respectful re-arrangement by jerome hill, remastered and cut super loud. strictly limited and if the previous titles on the label are anything to go by, this one will sell out equally quick.

aubrey crimson nebular, featuring remixes by exos, ed davenport and lee holman.

including download card with full album + 2 bonus tracks (crazy in love and palabras). comes inexclusive vinyl cover artwork with lyrics printed on the jacket (available for the first time).

hotflush unveils its second release of 2015 in the form of a collaborative single between label mainstay locked groove and ascendant italian duo mind against. with both acts coming off the back of triumphant finishes to 2014 the success of locked groove s huge enigma ep and mind against s surge into #33 position in resident advisor s 2014 dj poll - elysium / pulsar marks the first time the producers have collaborated. the end result combines locked grooves punchy, dancefloor-ready aesthestic and the emotionally resonant melodics that mind against have made their signature since breaking through with life and death in 2013

ibiza based artist pepe mateos is a relatively new name to most but has been bubbling away on his home turf, clubbing mecca the white isle for quite some time, releasing since 2011 and running his own flow musique imprint mateos delivers raw and gritty compositions in the realms of house and techno. thought pepe retains a relatively under the radar status, hes managed to garner the attention of nicole moudaber, marco carola and cajmere to name but a few. here we see him launch the hide + seek imprint with more of his infectious groove-led style.

nova gain records returns with their latest 12 inch! after the successful eps dont wanna lose it and so good by mr. konfuze & lunatic nova gain records presents their latest funky affairs in shape of the brand new groove on / rise it to the top - ep by swiss breakbeat funkateers turntill, merlin and bronzon.

nico groove aka nastyboy has dropped hot releases for labels: on the prowl, shift ltd and underground limited. here he handles the task of producing v1 of klapmasters nu groove records tribute series, influenced by rheji & rhano burrell. handmade label rework by resident artist jordan fields.

last copiues left... highly anticipated new release by unstoppable electro producer hailing from france, don rimini. >nlarge your parties< is the follow-up to the much acclaimed >time to panic ep<, >absolutely rad ep<, and >kick n run< which gathered amazing feedback and great success among both listeners and the media. more than just a single, >nlarge your parties< is a mini album that includes four brand new tracks.

groove line records open our account in 2015 with our debut half-speed mastered 12inch single. first in line for the super deluxe treatment are plush’s 1982 singles, free and easy(tee scott remix) and burnin love.

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

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

metro aka rheji burrell in full 1990 nyc deep house mode here with 4 tracks of sublime subway inspired grooves. a classic ep from the brothers vast catalog of releases.

2015 re-issue! producers trias and baeks are old school techno berliner djs who held residency at tresor club for well over 10 years. adam x and ancient methods befriended each other in berlin in 2008. the main commonality in forging a solid friendship between them was their passion not just for techno but for the rhythmic noise side of the industrial music scene. it would only make sense with mutual respect of each others music to record a release together. here on their first collaboration they blend together their distinctive styles to create a fresh new sound of techno, industrial and arrhythmic and dysrhythmic noise machine funk

the utopia project, yet another one of many pseudonyms for legendary producer rheji burrell of burrell brothers fame. all 4 of the files contained within this ep bear the classic hallmarks and sounds of the burrell brothers signature style, taut drum programming, deep, melodic synth washes, bass-lines from the darkest recesses of nycs streets and dance-floors and an instantly recognizable atmosphere. like much of the brothers output these tracks are designed to be heard either very, very late at night or in the early hours of the morning and are some of the defining sounds of new yorks underground night-clubs in the formative parts of the 1990s. a true underground house record, over 20+ years old and still sounding as fresh and current as ever, file 1 is now available again for 2015, re-mastered and re-pressed with the permission of and in conjunction with the burrell brothers / nu-groove records, new york city.

the title track offers up a delicious concoction of rhodes keys and smoky jazz inflections before a brittle synth and snatch of soulful vocal usher in an entrancing chicago groove. utterly moreish, it s a tune to stick on repeat. philpot label founder jackmate s devilishly playful version does exactly what a remix should do: give the original tune s elements a fresh twist while respecting its distinctive spirit. a pounding kick, astonishing in its rippling intensity, underpins off-kilter and pitched-up samples that somehow hold together for an exhilarating ride. -fish paul- marries spacey eno-esque drones to a pounding beat and crackling interference. testament to gaiaschi s years of directing and promoting parties and his dj residencies at milan s dude and tunnel clubs, it s a tune that embodies a fine-tuned understanding of the dancefloor. -the point- rounds things off with bright keys and crisp claps, to build a dreamy, skilfully layered groove.