roland appel started producing music and spinning records in the early nineties. he was a member of fauna flash (together with christian prommer) and the trüby trio (with rainer trüby + christian prommer). in 2002 he released an album with peter kruder and christian prommer as voom:voom . with every project he toured the world and played clubs and festivals from montreal jazz festival, sonar festival to fabric london, new york, berlin and tokyo. from 2004 to 2006 roland lived in paris. during this time he started to write music for his solo career which quickly gained an international following. in 2006 returning to his home town of munich he teamed up with engineer jan krause to start recording once again. whether roland incorporates an accomplice or is working solo, thereÆs hardly a dull moment in the studio or on stage, captivating his audience by combining the integral influences of detroit techno, folk, disco all the way to soul and house. one of the most in demand tracks from the all night long album, snow gets a full single release as a result of the huge response from disco heavyweights horse meat disco, who took the time to contact us to tell us how much they love it. old school disco in every way, certainly not space and nothing nu about ita.. dfa darlings runaway turn it in a slow burning house direction that builds the tension until every last drop is wrung out in a sweaty pool on the dancefloor. nice.

2nd release on promising new saxon label by the label bosses again! remix treatment comes from dole & kom and microtrauma!

supported by stephan bodzin, kombinat100, mathias schaffhäuser, p.toile ..... again that laid-back, humorous and open-minded character of the people of mecklenburg glistens from the grooves of the available acker record. this time it is represented by the gentlemen schaeufler, who is an essential part of the local producer and dj scene since many years, and zovsky, who was musically socialized in trancy sceneries and shows a remarkable versatility. set di dol comes around on a powerful, pushing bass line, precisely placed percussions, minimal melody fragments and an exotic vocal sample make this track distinctly stimulating. after that the two dudes pick up the relaxed and cosy atmosphere of every day, which originally hails from the easy listening genre, and garnish it with reduced but very effective rhythms. on the flipside, the radio version puts this remix even more in a nutshell and finally acker mister mollono.bass presents his version of set di dol on the flipside: based on his typical, bouncing groove, he creates a frisky and somehow tropical atmosphere, using refreshing xylophone sounds and a proper portion of tribalistic percussions

catchy vocal bomb by booty luv again!! warren clarke, moko vs dj brizi & vignaroli dub remix, cc mixes...

collen and webb strikes back again, full on reworks based on motown classics, from diana ross, to marvin gaye, to stevie wonder...ulitmate package for full discrening dancfloor effect!!

fourth release from do easy records comes up with an outstanding deep and groovy anthem delivered by no one less than producing genius daso from cologne. >im over u< catches listeners and dancers immediately with its remarkable piano hookline and a perfect timed groove. the funky vocals push this track to a real house bomb and will set each club and outdoor floor on fire ! again, daso at its best ! on the flip you find a percussive remix by romanian sound wizard ali nasser. ali well know for his very own house style gives the original a more oldschool and rough touch that is pushed by nice funky bass. for sure one of his exceptional remixes. we love it and we hope you too !

once again another masterpiece from the dynamic reflection squad in your face! this time the spanish hermanos exium are responsible to represent the fourth coming release!
they smash down the door with the title track , >labyrinth<, a massive dancefloor killer with a big hit potential! with this track exium brings up oldschool memories with influences of their modern sound. this is exium at his best!
on the flipside, paul boex, mr. labelboss himself and his partner in crime marco rane, make their debut on the label with a soulfull remix of this original. with impressive releases on arms and naked lunch these guys prove once again that they are capable of bringin quality stuff to the floor. on the b2 exium comes up with a highly intelligent broken beat tune, called >plankton<. dave clarke already played this in his weekly >white noise< radioshow. big support!
once again an amazing 4th release from the dynamic reflection squad, let s pray for more of this pure quality stuff and keep our eyes on the the future. the scene need more labels like this which reflects the current techno movement and promises loads more of that sweet stuff in days to come.
dynamic reflection will represent only the true spirit of pure techno, they will put only the quality stuff back on the dancefloor!

played and supported by loco dice, livio & roby, nima gorji, …
new ianus71 introducing new maverick jazzsters autre. >unheard melody<, their 1st ep, is a compelling debut. a viral swinging mix of influences coming straight out of their studio jams, this opus marks again the steady search of ianvs71 for modern and unconventional grooves. from the contagious deepness of the title track, through the latin strokes of >canoa quebrada<, the hypnotic building groove of >masquerade< to the funky subtleties of >mismo< this is infectious material for feet and minds!

following on from his recent >obey / resurrection< single which continues to receive phenomenal dj support, robert hood returns with the next release for his formidable m-plant label.
the rhythmical adventures of >superman< immediately grab your attention as hood shows us once again how it should be done. with his signature stripped-down beats and perfect blending of solid detroit techno embellished with infectious tracky chicago claps, >superman< is a real show-stopper.
alternatively >range< is a deeper ride through more acidic territories as hood demonstrates why he is still the minimal master. aimed directly at the dancefloor, this is sure to receive as much attention on the decks.
with m-plant firmly back where it belongs, the latter part of 2009 will see the re-release of two classic m-plant singles >the pace< and >stereotype<. not to be missed.

white label 12 inch on the hipster club tip. called a career making record by switch ? >somebody get pregnant< is a nasty, throbbing cut aimed straight for the club. it s a tune that s been floating around since 2008, and has everyone from mad decent (who tried to sign it) to three six mafia (who tried to buy the hook) clamouring for a piece. major lazer also featured the tune on their new essential mix for bbc radio 1. acapella and instrumental included as well. on the b-side, ninjasonik gives up a couple of cuts that won t be seeing proper release due to some sampling issues : >shoot the lazer<, a raunchy club tune that jacks the opening to a certain animated movie classic, and >daylight<, a bootie remix of the matt and kim song by the same name. rounding out the 12 inch is >stir<, a minimal dancefloor tune with stuttering, drunken style vocal takes. sweet!

>munich bass<. oder: schlachthofbronx feiern ein kosmopolitisches volksfest.schon vor veröffentlichung des ersten albums haben sich die drei münchner von schlachthofbronx eine stetig wachsende fanbasis erspielt - dank ihrer weltweiten dj-team-einsätze sowie live-sets und den gut informierten musikblogs dieser welt: viele ihrer tracks gondeln in unterschiedlichen versionen durchs netz. doch nun gibt es mit >schlachthofbronx< eine amtliche version ihres >munich bass<, dem dreckigen hybrid aus afrikanischem kuduro, südamerikanischem cumbia, karibischem soca/dancehall, brasilianischem baile funk, kapverdischem funana, amerikanischem bootybass, dubstep und bayernschranz. diese wilde und anarchische musikwilderei hört sich an wie ein hyperaktives, betrunkenes nashorn im autoscooter: primitiv, aber druckvoll. das ist funktionale clubmusik ohne kulturelle grenzen oder genre-scheuklappen, die ganz dreist afrikanische, südamerikanische und karibische beats mit tieffrequenz-bässen, balkan-gebläse und widerborstiger bayerischer volksmusik mischt. das stiftet verwirrung und sorgt für aufsehen - aber fährt in alle glieder. globale tanzmusik fürs 21. jahrhundert.

one year after their >serenity< 12 inch including a soundstream remix, it is high time for some new material by cologne-berlin based duo prosumer & murat tepeli. >u & i< is the result of an extensive jam at prosumers studio. this is a trend resistent deephouse song it brimming with their unmistakable signature sound. it has sounds of dancing horses, an adorable old school and a bassline lary heard would be proud of. once again, prosumer shares vocal duties with elif biçer both telling touching stories about night clubbing and human relations. >the jam< on the flip side is - quite apparently - exactly that - a jam. it is based on the recordings for >u & i<, but also caterss for a more upbeat dancefloor. it is the more techno oriented, instrumental side of the same coin and prosumer & murat tepelis most energetic effort to date

heinrich mueller and victoria lukas with a new project! some dark abstract modern electronics with the atmosphere of russian novels combined with the sounds rooted in an almost opposite part of the world... detroit.

rasmus faber hits the spot again with his perfect blend of soulful & solid house. perfectly formed vocals & dubs to boot

release no. 4 on the german important corestyle label, this time presented by two major artists of the industrial core scene: unnatural selection & forsaken is dead, well known for their great releases on labels like meta4, hard kryptic records, industrial strength, six feet underground and many more! this top producers offer in total 6 slammin tracks which vary from hard techno influenced sounds to raw & dark industrial pounders. the track >waking the tyrants device< was already part of the latest symp.tom compilation (life below 20hz) and the massive track >twilight of the idols< is currently rockin the hard floors with dj support from broken rules, stormtrooper, catscan and the relic. again a terrific 12 inch, this label is getting stronger with each release!

after a first summer storm beep beep beep is back with 2 amazing remixes. on side one crookers proves that they are able to show new talent! on the flip side ivan smagghe and tim paris teamed up again to produce a fine line remix! and due to thousand requests this new vinyl also includes the punks jump up remix.

marquese, best known for his hit >keep movin< on la pena, has released an outstanding record on niveous proving yet again his talent for dancefloor and deepness. let the weekend begin! >weekend you!< is an excellent tool with a massive kick stomping over a landscape of powerful percussions and repetitive sounds. >la musica< (dawn mix) takes a different path. unique moments emerge as piano, choir and atmospheres move to the same groove, sometimes unfolding more obviously, sometimes more subtle.

the latest in the sell out series - this time featuring 4 tracks. cabin fever follows up with another of radio slaves secret weapons. once again only 500 marbled vinyl copies - when they are gone, they are gone. previous cabin fevers are sold out. lookout for the next cabin fever by the romanians, then a double pack from radio slave called >i feel raw< which should not be missed

orlando riva sound (commonly abbreviated as o.r.s.) was a german group founded in 1977 by anthony monn and rainer pietsch. they released this seminal and hard to come by disco album body to body in 1978, which gets a timely reissue. the a side contains 2 of the best disco boogie tracks ever made in the shape of body to body boogie and moon boots. these versions differ from those compiled on the original ariola pressing, as they have been mixed and extended by disco legends bobby dj guttadaro and tom moulton respectively. the flipside contains another rolling deep soulful nugget sweet release (again mixed by bobby dj guttadaro), the heavy driving funk bomb disc mussorgsky, plus the sci fi freak out of dream machine. all killer no filler.

redux hit their 9th release with the second offering from the very talented musician/ songwriter known simply as fernando. first appearing on the label with his solid cover of kick in the eye by legendary goth rockers bauhaus. fernando gained instant support from many djs and tastemakers, showing the world that he got the full package when it comes to being a talented recording artist .now hes back again to unleash the first of his original solo material from his forthcoming debut album, guaranteed to be a firm favourite with disco stallions , pump rockers and bearded ladies. scarecrows kicks the e.p off , setting the tone immediately with a rock steady bass groove , crisp synth stabs and catchy vocal snippets (from another famous goth influence) sprinkled on top that will stick in your head for days .bladerunner ups the energy a notch with some lively drums and a beefy bassline sure to shake any waistline (one size fits all). weird trippy textures and surging synth sounds keep it moving and occupy your brain whilst the groove kidnaps your feet and hips on the dancefloor.on remix duty is croatia s leading light and all round nice guy ilija rudiman. taking a slightly different approach for scarecrows, giving the track a deeper, moody feeling but still keeping the essence of the original. subtle pads and acid lines weave in and out as the groove pushes on and draws you closer in, dropping in to the break down and sending you off singing doop doop doop do do. this 12inch clearly showcases some of the freshest talent thats coming through the ranks and will instantly appeal to fans of reverso 68, tensnake and emperor machine to name a few strong examples. if youre feeling this then be sure to keep an eye/ear out for fernandos debut album coming soon on reduxà. this is just a taster

hardgroove #12 is in da house and ben sims sets it on fire! once again he grooves it harder while keeping the funk!

loco dice support! its been a while since itamar sagis last release on be as one, when black gold and its remixes got into the most various record boxes around and became one of last year anthems. now, after a row of releases on soma, ovum and klapklap which consolidated his ever growing profile, itamar is back on his home imprint, with a real summer treat. in perfect sagis style, the a side >selio< is an uplifting and punching slab of techno, with a real fat beat and itamars distinctive trademark chord sound. once again another track to be one of the anthems of 2009. b side >series 1< is instead a paced down and trippy number. very atmospherical in the mood but with a bouncy groove, still carries the artist quality imprint. perfect for the summer ending.

ultraphat remixes by adam beyer(mad eye, drumcode) together with jesper dahlbäck & on the flipside a. mochi!

motorcitysoul are frankfurt veterans and deep house pioneers matthias vogt and christian rindermann (aka c-rock). vivid follows various successful releases (kazan and space katzle) on aus music, and their first debut studio album >technique< on simple. hailing from germanys own >motor city<, the pair have developed a reputation for creating soulful yet truely futuristic deep house that has a signature sound all of its own. >vivid< is trademark motorcitysoul û resonant evolving chord sequences, beautifully arranged organic percussion and >wild pitch< fx and loops combine to devastating effect. fellow frankfurter roman flugel gives the manheim house sound a damn good run for its money with a tight, loopy groove that locks you from the off. all kinds of detail and sound flourishes pop in once, never to be heard again, keeping the listener on their toesà.the package is completed with a percussion heavy dub that threatens to steal the show. roman flugel needs little introduction. one half of alter ego and one of the collective responsible for legendary labels playhouse and klang and not forgetting one of the finest clubs in the worldàrobert jonson

cosmic club is a label focused on releasing original obscure dance classic. for this 9th release, we give you the opportunity to grab 4 fantastic trax once again. first (on a1), comes up the great cheaps moliendo café in its purest form (i.e. instrumental version), obviously very rare to find & sought after (as all the tracks on this really special release). try to buy it today anywhere on the net, it will cost you a leg! on a2, we have the amazing diana est tenax (tony carrasco instrumental dub mix). on b1, we get esavu breakin up & b2 bo boss tequila originally released on il discotto.

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tube10 returns to the scene again with a release to blow your minds away. this time its the greek formation ekelon. their debut on planet mu with headhunter on mary anne hobbs evangeline had us in our grasp so much that we couldnt help ourselves then to hit them up and see what whould happen. tube10 005 is the result of this encounter and it shows ekelon flexing their crossover sound like no other. is it techno? is it dubstep? we dont know but we sure as hell love both tunes to bits!
the a side evidence - a steady tune in the ekelon sets and lots of others aswell. feel this tune filling up the speakers and rumbling up those subs we thought where lost.. a perfect blend between all that is experimental while keeping it dj friendly..flip it over for freeze land.. an chilled out tundra of techno, thats how we like to call it.. frozen subs combined with defrosted stepping vibes ensures this to be a solid first release for the ekelon boys.. and dont worry this wont be their last!

once again, fred flake come back wih another hit! supported by laurent garnier, axwell, joey negro, a trak, ashley beedle, cajuan, ben westbeech, dub pistols, moonbootica, graeme park & more...

the third in struts inspiration information studio collaboration series brings together an intriguing pairing between one of africas great bandleaders, mulatu astatke, with the next level musicianship of the heliocentrics collective from the mighty roster of stones throw / now again. known primarily through the successful ethiopiques album series and the film soundtrack to jim jarmuschs ?broken flowers, mulatu astatke is one of ethiopias foremost musical ambassadors. his selfstyled ethio-jazz sound flourished during the swinging addisÑ era of the late 60s as he successfully fused western jazz and funk with traditional ethiopian folk melodies. the heliocentrics have become known as one of the uks foremost free-thinking collectives of musicians, inspired by a wide palette covering sun ra, james brown, david axelrod and all manner of psych, afro and eastern sounds. the collective have featured on records by madlib and dj shadow. now a fixture within the stones throw / now again roster, they forged their own genre-breaking directions in the astral analogue groove on their 2007 debut album, out there. a number of tour dates around the release and headline slots at festivals throughout 2009 have been confirmed.

dachshund & modeste present here their respective views onto dub influenced club entertainment. dachshund strike first with an absolutely stunning cut. deep and highly effective drums, warm pads and superb dub horns along with the ever tight dog productions skills. the track might sound simple at first but yet again, what does sound simple is something you can listen for hours, this is one of thosetracks! modeste launches the big round wooded ball on the flip side. a lethal raw beat, inviting to dirtiness vocals and a snare that hit and hit and hits again… pumpin dub chords lands in and check the effect, club surprising for sure…we hope you like it, thanks for your time

nys underground celebrity, electronic obscurity and rare disco specialist william burnett (aka grackle, aka speculator) delivers an ep that truly defies any categorization and therefore will have a harder time to find its way into the stores usually packed with easily digestible pre-masticated dancefloor stew that comes with filing recommandations. the music on this record evokes images of mad peyote sessions held amidst dry and sandy landscapes. the original desert acid sounds like a jam machines and instruments would do when left on their own, unsupervised by humans. a wobbly and acidey synthline goes on a psychedelic journey with fuzzy guitar riffs, backed by a stompy almost tribal discobeat. düsseldorfs currently most interesting band musiccargo rework the piece into a cinematic krautdisco gem that floats on a loopy vibraphone drone, sprinkled with german and english lyrics. sombrero galaxy (aka cbs/intergalactic fm regular dj tako reyenga and his mysterious uk buddy jonny nash) take the track into cosmic realms (rare occasion where the term really fits) and their version could easily be interpreted as a vangelis tribute. the last track on the ep we are it is a slow 808 jam with druggy and spaced out fuzzy vocals, paired with equally druggy and fuzzy guitars. if you are a filmmaker and you need a song for a weird desert scene youd be an idiot not to consider this one the perfect choice.

its time to join forces for till von sein and tigerskin and blend their unique styles to hit the dancefloors hard once again. being good buddies and hanging out a lot together in tigerskins berlin studio for the past years it was more than overdue for them to produce some exciting tracks together. out came a splendid ep with a great variety of styles and moods

its been quite a long time since we invited other artists in to remix our tracks, given the great response to our lastest creation >the raw road<, we thought this was the perfect time to do it again. to this end, it is our great pleasure to welcome nic fanciulli and mark broom to give us their own unique versions for our 24th release. both artists represent different arenas of dance music that we love and both clearly take inspiration from very different paths.

nice price deal !!! played by greg wilson, jesse rose... the house mannequin ep 1 is the first release of the brand new label >house mannequin< from berlin. the record consists of 3 very dj friendly disco styled pieces.!! >can you dig it ?< is a modern chicago >re-edit< styled track. a delightful long edited guitar and bass part is followed by a nice twirling strings section with shining chorus. >space police< is a extended >re-edit< of a spacy japanese 80s disco track with lots of additional effects, rhythms and percussion. >good caves< is a freaky, mad acid track with lots of rythmic tension. the whole record is definitely made by and for party people... a record for the hot dancefloor with a positive vibe...!

cosmic metal mother strikes again, this time on argentos very own label, panacustica. here comes >twice,< a brilliant new 12inch inch with remixes from professor genius (italians do it better, u.s.a) and baby ford (ifac, u.k.). on the first cut, the mother explores deeper grooves in a more organic fashion, letting an ethereal, trippy, melodic piano line unfold on a solid, spaced-out disco groove. the remixes of this hypnotic monster are just as strong as the original. professor geniuss >ragazza mix< elaborates on the melody, delivering a layered synth stomper right to the floor, while baby fords remix deconstructs the track into pumping, minimal, machine funk, typical of his incredible trademark sound. panacusticas first 12 inch delivers pure soulful psychedelia.

two deep house all stars join forces once again to create 2 more instant classics. a must for any househead ! this is what i remember about house music (mark farina) written and produced by fred everything and jt donaldson. spoken word by aima the dreamer. recorded at moulton studios, san francisco.

uncompromising hardcore - vs lenny dee, dj mad dog & tommyknocker!!

2002 debut album by sweet norah jones!!

urban nomad tolga fidan continues vakants limited series valt with a much sought-after track which has been around for a while. fidan, just moved to berlin a few weeks ago, says >so long paris< in such unique style that that we hope he will never leave berlin again. vakants valt series has been kicked off last year with onur Ízer and keeps on delivering music straight for the dancefloor.

with this new ep tom clark makes an impressive return to the highgrade release program. following a collaboration with marcus schatz and most recently with benno blome, he now comes back as a solo artist. after only a few beats, you’ll be sure to recognise his signature sound. tom needs surprisingly few elements to build a unique atmosphere and his matchless grooves. on the title track “scorpio“ we find a deep, rolling bassline and a slightly orientally influenced vocal, combined with the typically unique clarkish synth leads, and we’re ready to go. it’s a track that continually keeps the excitement moving while never letting the cat out of the bag, and more than deserves the a-side. then we come to “albino“, also featuring sparkling synths and rolling drums that create an impression of fluidity and an unhurried beginnings, but we also end up in a waterfall… who would have known!? in conclusion comes “sand flea“, as lively as a box of fleas, but not nearly as aggrivating! mister clark is again at his best, with a love for detail, an innate sence for strange sounds and an a significant quantity of leisurely energy, this tune also really hits the mark. this is not the work of a newbie who produces an aggressive sound to prove his talents. the result is the feature of this ep: seldom has an understatement sounded so fresh. + digital-only bonus track “12 notes“!

fer br is the man! with releases on special series, relatives, innervate and soul access he set the standard and he still keeps moving on and on. with this ep he shows us his skills once again of how to fill a dancefloor. incredibly funky with a fierce drive and wicked drums. the great samplework and synth sound to it all of and we are ready for action! go go go!

the spanish duo exium attacks again, and this time they are not alone. contributing a remix of the original track the omega man , the dutch duo radial add their special touch of today s techno with a style reminiscent of the best hits from the 90s. this 12 disc closes with exium s remix of dominik muller s silesian boy . the original track was released on the british label locked records, and it can already be heard in sets of artists like surgeon and rob hall.

second release on the excellent new label affiliated to the acclaimed website and blog cosmic boogie for the second in the cosmic boogie series we welcome on board legendary dj and producer ashley beedle, and once again its time to fasten the seatbelts and continue the journey into the funk stratosphere. the mission begins with a fully spiritual re-working of bill withers classic railroad man, extended, tripped out, and guaranteed to transport you to another sonic dimension. meanwhile on the flip side, the joyful boogie of al greens everything is ok is masterfully edited by beedle into a slice of end-of-the-night euphoria which calls time on another successful journey for this exciting new imprint. re-mastered and cut loud for vinyl lovers cosmic boogie is all about exploring a different meaning of cosmic. long live the boogie

hugg and pepp return (again). sweet rosie is one of the most original sounding vocal house tracks in ages. tiga championed the first version we were sent and now we do a full rmx package!

played by ricardo villalobos, luciano, tobi neumann... guillaume & the coutu dumonts, a very special artist, who is not only an electronic producer, brings us this time a record with two exelent house tracks. on the a side is >here we go ...again< with a lot of percussions, reproduces a very warm summer vibe, fiting perfectly with the special moments. on the b side is >bada bing<, a funky house track wich lives from the vocals and the bassline. guillaume prooves once again that his ep is a secret weapon for this summer

our man from italy hits base again! he was the first house-agent that weÆve send out on a pure digital upon you mission. he mastered it with such bravory that our headquater see it worthwhile to hit session two on vinyl. in phase a1 he successfully recovered a hole row of bad house replicates under the code name ôshadittzö to bring back the good taste. ôback from the middleö is the motto in phase a2, essentially contributing the bust of a few lousy tech-house bosses that where about to sell scuzzy loops to minors. his work was very useful for us and an easy seizing for mr. superbrain tolga fidan who could complete the mission as our remix profiler.

nice price deal !!! solotempos new ep basks shamelessly in catchy harmonies, indulges in bassdrums and wallows in the beauty of analog sounds processed with precision. >new ears< is firmly rooted on the dancefloor. on this particular dancefloor you re plunged into descreetly arranged, hypnotising house and minimal tracks, which don t simply sit on their beat, but gracefully summersault again and again, creating those unique moments of eternity. fittingly, solotempos sounds should work best on springy forest soil, at around four or five in the morning when dawn breaks and the sun rises.

rogue beats 3rd strike comes once again from tommy gillard who meets us at the discotheque this time. and he has got a message for us: blessed are the cheese makers!

expected support from axel karakasis, spiros kaloumenos, cristian varela, bando, dj mary, dave the drummer, dj murphy, pedro delgardo, stephane signore, carl falk, etc..
17th episode of soul access coming again from one fresh spanish artist, fer br.

syntax analyzer stands for research of hardtechno algorithms that picks >mushroom on the beach< by albert kraner with high density voltage for your brains. no need to mention mad man dariush gee with twisted tune >what s your fuckin point< that puts straight point with groovy and elastic beats for all you ravers. notorious motormorfoses on a flip with astonishingly musical >cataclisma system world< that will smash you away deep and solid. lastly noizbar, an evil genius of datablender movement, delivers you a tricky track called >separatist< that gives you a lift to your final destination.