seelenvoller detroit-techno: eine heimkehr zu den eigenen wurzeln.

city beach club 10 mixed by ping

nils frahms late night tales sind eine hypnotische reise durch moderne und klassische komposition, experimentelle elektronik, jazz, dub-techno, filmmusik und soul, gleichsam verstörend wie betörend. viele der tracks, ausgesucht aus seiner reichhaltigen plattensammlung aus schellacks, 7 und lps, kassetten, minidiscs und wav/mp3s, wurden neu editiert und mit effekten versehen. dennoch wirkt die zusammenstellung niemals wie ein mixset, sondern entfaltet sich eher wie eine fluffige daunendecke Über das gemüt des zuhörers. wir begegnen solch unterschiedlichen künstlern wie miles davis, boards of canada und nina simone, während nils frahm selber eine neuinterpretation des john cale tracks 4:33 als exklusives cover beisteuert.

london-based producer laurence matthew blake has been causing a stir under his citizenn alias for some time, delivering intoxicating, tactile, otherwordly blends of tech-house, powder-house, garage and electronica for the likes of madtech, love fever, 20:20 vision and, most recently, crosstown rebels. here, he returns to the latter with human interface, his debut album. it s a typically fluid and quietly soulful affair, with dreamy pads, touchy-feely electronics and shuffling dancefloor rhythms the order of the day. while there are a few powder house dancefloor moments, as you d expect, blake also doffs a cap to 2-step garage, booming bass house, skewed synth-pop and, on the wonderful you are, string-drenched deep house loveliness

a dying planet..encapsulated by those who killed it. filled with wandering souls and ancient technology, a way out emerges. a utopian star, an escape, the anarchostar.
the anarchostar is a psychedelic science fiction universe and the sophomore album of the american electronic composer and futurist distal. the anarchostars story acts as a conduit for the music, each release is a different part of the mythos surrounding the label narrative.

theres a common thread that runs through all of brandt brauer fricks music. it is this: interesting things happen at the interface of machine and hand-made music. the berlin trios 2010 album, you make me real, fused techno and classical. the 2011 follow-up, mr machine, saw them go the whole classical-meets-club hog with a ten-piece ensemble playing dance music live. then, earlier this year, came miami, a darker, more song-based collection exploring the same man-machine ideas.

wenn es in den letzten beiden jahren einen newcomer in der clubszene gab, der weltweit für ganz große furore gesorgt hat, dann war dies john talabot aus barcelona. auf seine zweite single my old school , erschienen beim münchner vorzeigelabel permanent vacation, konnte sich die internationale dj-elite einigen. die tracks von john talabot sind ungeschliffen, sie basieren auf hypnotischen loops, die von einer mächtigen kickdrum vorangetrieben werden. in den vielseitigen tracks des spaniers treffen sich vielfältige einflüsse wie afro beat, detroit techno, chicago house, cosmic disco, northern soul oder auch flamenco. unter john talabots fans finden sich größen wie james murphy oder Âme. verglichen wurde er bereits mit leuten wie james holden, four tet oder caribou

in the here and now of house and techno, a flux is taking place. the newest generation of souls possessed by the beat has never had a better chance to look back at the unbridled creativity and vitality of the 80s and 90s, and channel it into their contemporary creations.

dj diamond is 24 year old karlis griffin from the west side of chicago. he has been producing music since the age of 13 and djing since 20, heading the -flight muzik- clique of footwork producers. you might recall his two tracks from our -bangs & works vol.1- footwork compilation of last year. in addition hes also released several mix cds in chicago, but this, his first international album showcases his unique style of footwork music. dj diamond is a unique producer with his own distinct style and an unusual ear for unexpected sonic and rhythmic combinations within the footwork template. often he thoroughly edits samples into tiny trance-inducing, techno-like stabs. combining this with a penchant for neon synths and loose, broken drums (that are often more effect-laden and freeform than those of of his peers) and you have a sound which has an intriguing, deeper, dreamlike feel. the breadth and quality of his production is clear when you listen to this album. take opener -rep yo clique-s woozy drawling synths and tribal tom patterns next to -speakerz n tonguez- with it-s snapping snares, minimal, repetitive voice samples and martial, detailed drum work. then a track like -torture rack- which is like grime in outer space: a minimal bassline and some samples from a computer game, while a bass kick stumbles at half time, swarms of percussive detail giving it drama. its a brilliant exercise in wonky tension. the extraordinary -decoded- comes across like a kind of amalgam of trance and prog rock bombast at 160bpm while -wreckageÕs- high pitch saw noise is like a strange metallic bird-call, over light cymbals, gabba-like kicks and metallic claps. -digimons- harmonic microedits could even be an snd track transported to chicago. finally the albums closer -i choose you- rolls out over a heavily edited and processed soul sample, its drums rolling off at odd angles to almost seasick effect.

a runaway journey , express beats and global groove, 1st cd = mixed, 2nd cd = unmixed

moguai returns firing on all cylinders, in what is set to be the most ground breaking and innovative release of the year. fresh from a us tour and the release of several high profile singles, moguai & mau5trap are turning the world of the mix compilation on its head Ð and hand the power directly back to you with an innovation thatÕs set to rock the electronic music world to its very core!! disc 1 features the mixed cd, whilst disc 2 features exclusive availability of german house sensation moguaiÕs ableton software files, fresh from his 75 minute live dj mix recently performed at ÔbetaÕ released on mau5trap. the disc includes the full mix, all tracks (exclusive single tracks and special edits performed during his live set) and loops and parts, mastered exactly as used during his performance. these prize assets are available for people to create their own remixes using the elements of moguaiÕs original performance using ableton live, or import the music into the audio software of their choice. for all budding producers, remixers and technology geeks, this debut compilation takes the tools and places them firmly in your hands

the glitz have made people smile more than just one time during the last years. who has seen them knows that this is their life - their passion. so it was just a question of time they would honor us with their first long player. because of many releases at ideal, material-series, voltage-musique and pocketgame it is no surprise that this is no common album. the glitz are always different, always peculiar. fabulous remixes by daniel steinberg, nick curly, mihalis safras, kombinat100 and many others on this particular album collection prove this the truth. hugh and small glitz-hits were pimped with reinterpretations. blake baxter delights with a chicago-like smasher and tiny cheerful dub-melodies by soultek alternate with nic fanciulli s technoid grooves. on remixed you find various facets of club music by the glitz. a varied journey through the dance floors of this world. and the voyage has started just now

heavily pushed and supported by soulwax 2manydjs, lele is the freshest thing to come from holland since ice-skating. plays by diplo, busy p, 2manydjs, switch, carl craig, alexander robotnik, crookers, erol alkan, boys noize, christopher just, feadz, glimmers, alex technique, rex the dog, luke solomon, parker jones, hell, edu k, riton, heidi, joost van bellen, larry tee, dj funk, laidback luke, a-trak

motorcitysoul are frankfurt veterans and deep house pioneers matthias vogt and christian rindermann (aka c-rock). a feast of lush melodies and harmonies, lovingly crafted beats and percussion, ambient excellence and smart vocal numbers. on the albums title c- rock explains: >its an elegant word that refers to the way we work and hopefully how our music sounds. were very technically focused yet we aim for our music to have genuine soul and warmth. we also do everything in the studio so technique is the key to that.< .the start/deliver me kicks off the journey into the motorcitysoul sound, enlisting the vocal talents of swedish vocalist ernesto to complement the soulful, summer-tinged house grooves. as the lush chords build and the vocals progress, its clear this uplifting opener is one thatll have you rolling down your car window with a smile on your face. >maybe its a risk to start a house based concept album with such a soulful track but we dont have to justify it, because of the soul in our name<, says c-rock wryly. >space kŠtzle< was originally a hit last year on aus music, >space cats< (as it translates) sees matthias and c- rock use their studio expertise to layer together lavish arpeggios and harmonies that treat you to an almost cosmic house voyage. solar is the first >ode to the cinema soundtrack< offering on the album and sees the guys get experimental in the studio with deep trippy keys layered with mad aquatic sounds. .c

2024 repress - its been quite a while since we’ve last seen our next artist on watergate records. it was 2014 when he dropped his watergate mix and ep so it is with great pleasure that we welcome back the legendary kerri chandler. ‘checkmate’ is the epitome of a kerri chandler classic and has all the makings of a timeless future classic. with bold, soulful keys and massive analog drums ‘checkmate’ elevates any dance floor’s intensity to meteoric levels. to give an extra perspective to the single we invited another icon, steve rachmad to remix the original and he delivers an incredibly soulful techno revision while watergate mainstay cinthie hands over a expertly crafted modern twist with classic appeal. no matter what your searching for, there is a gem for you here. welcome back kerri!

as one of the most sought after artists of the recent years, there is no doubt that alarico is on the front line of the new generational techno movement.

powerful dubby techno ep with a fast paced groovy soul. mastering & lacquer cut by kassian troyer at dubplates

fuse lands again with a third release of ageless techno, brimming with grit and soul by sweden’s own dold

dubby, detroit inspired floating techno ep

90s feeling tech tracks...

strong dubby house and techno. very rare sounding experience. soulful dubs is the outlet for sophisticated, atmospheric & deep house/techno. soulful01 serves you velvety nighttime deephouse smoothness on a-side by tm shuffle & tapani rinne while the b-side offers velvet-dark sensual dubby techno vibes by tm shuffle & electranica.

fantastic electro techno funk longplayer on 2x12inch

one of the most evasive titles of the prescription/balance catalog, chez damier & stacey pullens >forever monna< evinces the futurism of the most forward leaning deep house music, purging itself of any relics of disco sentimentality in the sacred quest of that prophecy of infinite, intangible beauty hidden within the patchwork of electronic production. originally released in apparently minuscule numbers on serious grooves in 1993, this remarkable instrumental track was re-released two years later on ballance, a fine example of these two detroit pioneers tireless effort to claim a piece of that brave new world from the unyielding clutches of techno. slinky synth loops. eerie chord frames and a brilliantly simple low-end punctuation coalesce in the uncertain, unidentifiable prospect of soul music stripped of any links to the past or present, an inexplicably funky rendition of a deep house slow mounting contagion, infecting fatally the recollections of parliament / funkadelic bass-licks and warm organ progressions with a bleak, somehow comforting landscape of fresh alien-esque soul

4 power tracks die sich auf dem techno und house floor sehr wohl fühlen

bnd project vol. 3 is another timeless deep house and soul ep showcasing the sound of the label.

bass

real quality 80s dance / house classics incl. 808 state, coldcut, ten city, inner city, yazz!

summer deep house tunes

a collection of 13 true techno classics on double vinyl, compiled by trax magazine.

2022 repress - ltd 1 copy / customer - sophie lloyd produced calling out in a dreary january as an antidote to the pervading doom and gloom of the news, summoning the power of the most joy-filled sound of all, gospel. the track radiates all the live atmosphere of gospel worship in mid flow, with soul trio dames brown bringing the authenticity. following the 7” release, which sold out due to huge demand, comes the 12” complete with the original version plus two brand new mixes from floorplan. the duo of detroit techno pioneer robert hood and his daughter lyric hood are well known for their gospel-infused sound with hood’s hometown influences always apparent. their club mix opens with a heavily swinging groove which breaks down into pure 4/4 indulgence, while the revival mix singles out the looped piano and organ riffs. putting their assertive spin on this new classic anthem, floorplan turn up the levels on calling out, bathing it in further glory.

modernism explore the soul of dub techno & house.

repress is in! manchester’s cleric make a storming debut on soma with a solid 4 track ep packed full of his heavy hitting, layered techno.

libertine records begrüßt marco passarani für seine 18. veröffentlichung. die italienische legende liefert 5 dope cuts zwischen techno und electro, die man nicht verpassen sollte!

for over 20 years gosub has brought us his brand of classic electro cuts, so it was really interesting to see his techno mind in action on cosmic cannibals. though out this release gosub drapes soul across the detroit fueled 808/909 foundation though out this vinyl release.

limited repress due to high demand on requests on white vinyl. one of the most soulful eps of these last months, especially when you get to know why it is called >h57< jaffa surfas tracks for the 3rd release of the belgian underground label eating records are more than personal for the artist. he impresses us all in every single quality way he takes in notable releases on different labels from his first feel it ep on off recordings to the last all inn records (including a bright tool from the italian duo bassa clan). we can talk also about how he holds a strong appreciation from the soul, funk, disco, through all the shades of house music and all the way up to techno. it does not seem a surprise to see him producing a track as okota. we can notice some vinyl scratches and effects with some small vocal snippets from the legendary hungarian comedian, the stand-up artist hofi geza.

2001 compilation, featuring state of the art techno & electro from the kanzleramt camp. limited backstock in generic black sleeve.

this gem from 1998 is produced by jean frank cochois aka jeremy. a set of atmospheres: deep, tech, chill, which will make you travel through time. spiritual reality is considered a timeless classic in the deep-house scene.

techno culturae records launches its first lp and debuts in the world of vinyl with a really hard release. composed of an original mix, by indeck and three remixes, d. carbone, electrorites and warind. dark sounds distinguish this output which represents a real introspection of the dark soul of the artists, where the distorted sounds of the drums and the properly saturated lead / pads, emphasize the frequencies, standing out in a basically hard techno mix that is really interesting. they follow the metrics in a very precise way with different pauses and restarts typical of a sound that is not monotonous, but hard and motivating.

2023 repress! played by marcel dettmann, luke slater, dave clarke ... for the next release on m-plant, robert hood revisits his floorplan moniker, delivering three new tracks as the sanctified extended player. with floorplan, robert hood blends techno elements with disco, house and soul to create a real party vibe.

2021 repress - nun auch endlich als lp erhältlich! fritz kalkbrenner, der mann mit der unverwechselbaren stimme, ist zunächst vor allen dingen für >sky and sand<, die hymne aus dem erfolgsfilm >berlin calling< bekannt gewesen. dieser track basiert auf einer idee von fritz und wurde in zusammenarbeit mit seinem bruder paul geschrieben und produziert. es ist seine stimme, die der großen hymne der nuller-jahre den stempel aufdrückt. doch fritz kalkbrenner kann noch viel mehr. dies hat er mit seinem umwerfend guten debütalbum eindrucksvoll unter beweis gestellt. der berliner hat techno den soul zurückgegeben, und das nicht alleine wegen seiner warmen und kraftvollen stimme. zurecht war >here today gone tomorrow< für den echo nominiert. und zurecht ist es ungeheuer erfolgreich.

4 track ep by juan dairecshion his own label project is finally seeing the light of the night. each track drags you to a different atmosphere, soulful chicago/detroit techno sound with minimalistic arrangements, groovy basslines counterpointing. floor-oriented/dj-friendly record from juan, 4 tracks to use and listen at will.

soulful techno from paul roux.

for michigander s fifth release, brian kage delivers four solid dance-floor fillers, each infused with a unique blend of melodic detroit soul, intelligent acid and perfectly mixed percussion. each offering teleports the listener into a future where social distancing has finally abated and celebration can commence. lockdown starts the record off with undulating 303 bass notes that groove around in a circular arpeggiated formation until hypnotic 909 percussion breaks through with echoing claps and weaves together a tale of futuristic tension building. hold on pain ends features a stabbing analog synth-line that repeats a half-beat phrasing contrasted with slamming technical percussion, a heavy kick and a lush pad that is perfect for late nights in a warehouse. that woman from michigan contains gentle swinging upbeat percussion and deep soothing chords with samples of governor whitmer asking all michiganders to do their part and join together in solidarity. a subtly modulating acid line builds tension into a perfectly resonating crescendo. f.u covid19 - an ominous swelling pad rips across the dystopian horizon as swinging rimshots build around a deep pulsing kick and a dirty mono synth swirl. echoing vocal samples punctuate this acidic frenzy until the tension falls away giving dancers an opportunity to catch their breath before the next round of infectious rhythmic groove forces the hypnotic spell to intensify.

3cd ltd

4 techno / house tracks faithful to the late 80 s vibe, sounds ranging from purist detroit to soulful chicago.

repress of the saught after first vinyl release on this label!

6 track minimal techno vinyl