next up on aficionado, is something a little bit different…bendith are a collaborative welsh four piece, comprising of carwyn ellis from colorama (who recorded hapus for ‘nado back in 2012) and elan, marged and gwilym rhys from plu. following the folk-pop vein of bendith’s album released in october 2016, the ep includes 3 brand new tracks and two tracks - ‘dinas’ and ‘mis mehifin’ from the self-titled album.two of the new songs include welsh language adaptations of old classics, ‘can am gariad’ is a version of the lesley duncan tune, ‘love song’, specially requested by aficionado recordings’ moonboots, who obsessively collects versions of this song. ‘hwiangerdd takeda’ is a version of the traditional japanese song, ‘takeda lullaby’ and is inspired by the 1969 rendition by akai tori, the vocal folk group from japan. bookending the ep is ‘dan glo’, a lovely and mystical music-box demo instrumental. all tracks retain the stunning vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements which have marked out bendith as a unique and very special musical prospect.

ben bix is a multi-instrumentalist and producer renowned for his curiously charismatic work with the band meltybrains? feather is a familiar vocal presence from loah, whose voice ranges from a shy whispers to jazzy soul.

vivod welcomes slither-screen stars lewis j. force and william bendix to the fold with added shine from parasols and lucky koi. features tracks of mechanical, detroit-style disco-techno and drexciyan-wave with ebm punch from parasols and old school muscle from lucky koi plus a viscous acid tribute to kent s riviera club culture.

the hamilton mixtape ist ein hochkarätiges mixtape mit sia, the roots, wiz khalifa, busta rhymes, nas u. v.m. als spin-off zum gigantisch erfolgreichen hiphop broadway musical, das vom grammy-, tony- und emmy gewinner lin-manuel miranda erschaffen wurde.
das doppel-vinyl erscheint im klappcover.

church start 2017 in familiar fashion, introducing ben hauke to the label.

although it is not really their debut, gt003 unveils a new stage for the sao paulo collective and its eponymous label on their global endeavours, be it for the chosen source of material they offer or for the regal remixer recruited to enhance its flavours: discosmic royalty prins thomas. delving into the grooves we find ourselves amidst rhythms that rely heavily on the hypnotic power of an infectious bassline, powered by some greasy fingering responsible for the type of gravy that makes brazilian cuisine world renowned. the flip is served by your balearic highness, designing one of his mind-bending journeys by turning the original flavours into a dense compound of molten polyrhythms and worldly spices. an earful of delights for anyone fairly interested in sensorial expansion with high concentration of musical content, what can easily be found when such diversity is sought after, as has been gop tun s mission throughout.

after the phenomenal send100.1 check check feat. konrad cadet aka baby ford with remixes by mihai popoviciu and dub taylor, this is the long awaited vinyl follow up. the sender 100 saga continues with another superb vinyl release by benno blome.

ausgewählte highlights der 2 cd compilation “swing with the best big bands” jetzt auch als vinyl erhältlich.

rhythm&soul s just groove it label has been excelling in its first year of operations, serving as a vehicle for the paris-based producer to air his own productions while drawing good friends into the fold. following on from chris carrier s appearance on the previous 12-, this time around ben rau has been invited to join in, and the resulting two tracks are testament to the strength of the collaboration. -the long tomorrow- is funky as hell, keeping the swing levels high and using a crafty set of minimal sounds to create movement. -we can do it like that- takes a deeper route, using dubby production methods to create an immersive treat for the dancefloor.

beneaths early productions first surfaced on the wifey show on deja vu fm. releases followed through his own no symbols label, dj pinch s tectonic and blackdowns keysound. he is widely acclaimed for his originality, in synthesising the dread soundscapes of 2004-2006 dubstep with the rolling tempo of uk funky and echoes of the bleep n bass subgenre of uk house and techno. this debut for niche n bump (orchestrated by a member of the wifey crew) showcases his most uncompromising work, mixing wild, off-kilter bass with mutating, otherworldly tones. swing ting are a manchester dj and production duo behind the city s energetic club nights of the same name. known for injecting up-to-the-minute uk music with bashment-inspired energy, here their remix ably advances that mission. armed with breaking glass, dub sirens and enhanced bass pressure it blasts bellz into a sleek shape for peak-time dancefloors, resembling their 2011 overhall of mosca s tilt shift for fat city.

sportliches xl-debüt mit 14 unkonventionellen electro-tracks vom diagonal-labelchef.

warme mischung schwereloser drones und sehnsüchtiger, träger melodien. limitiertes gelbes vinyl mit downloadcode.

every tenth release for boe recordings represents a significant achievement for the vinyl-focused record label and the numerical milestone is celebrated with a special release. the thirtieth instalment, boe xxx is a true family affair with four recognisable boe artists and two new members added in.

meditate through these punchy-as-can-be basslines. this hymn to holimusic and fiesta is a gracious offering to mankind. keep on experimenting ben & pit.

soul jazz records’ new nigeria soul fever is their first release to explore the vast wealth of nigerian music recorded in the 1970s. the new album comes with introductory sleevenotes by bill brewster (author of last night a dj saved my life).
packed-full with afro-funk, disco and boogie all from nigeria, this triple album set brings together a stunning collection of diverse west african sounds. whilst a small handful of the artists featured (joni haastrup, tee mac, christy essien) have seen the light of day outside africa, this is essentially a collection of killer tracks by an array of artists completely unknown outside of nigeria.

ben sun returns to delusions for his 4th release on the label including three more tracks which show the australian via london on his best form yet. full moon kicks off the tides ep at full throttle with a muscular conga-led disco house roller. slurping 909 hats and the most twisted of synth solos courtesy of regular collaborator fantastic man (and his beloved juno 60) provide the icing on this simple bass-cake which never fails to energize the dancefloor in the most special of ways. star ritual drops next, going heavy on the percussion once again for a minimal stripped back drum tool which packs a mighty punch. dubbed out vocal hits punctuate the beautifully loose groove with subtle hints of afrobeat implied by the bassline making for a warm summer track dripping with tropical vibes. finally we have glass waves bringing the ep to a glorious close, all chiming synths, bouncing moog bass and waves of chords layering on top of a heavy drum track. ben repping an early 90’s blissed out nu groove mood on this one and managing to sound as fresh as ever in the process

benedikt frey s arresting out of here was the second entry of our blanc series. originally a vinyl-only limited release, now the track gets a fresh new treatment in the hands of two mainstays of european techno: roman flugel and simon haydo. flugel s cosmic disco drama rework lives up to its name, maintaining the noir disco spirit of the original track but infusing it with tension-building sequences and strings that give it an extra mischievous twist. our favorite frankfurter also straightens the rhythmic skeleton and adds shuffling shakers to make it a relentless dancefloor weapon. haydo s remix delves into a more dismal terrain, transforming the vocals into haunted echoes, adding esoteric synths and topping it all with razor-sharp percussion in what sounds like a storm of ice asteroids falling into a lake of steel. the 12inch comes in a beautiful sleeve featuring an exclusive illustration by barcelona-based artist pau lopez and design by arnau pi.

benjamin balls flash a flashlight came out just after brenda & the bigdudes massive hit weekend. ball s unique reggae-tinged synth boogie was nearly as big and became the second bubble gum anthem of the era. big tip!

benoit b returns to banlieue for the imprints third 12”! scatter gun arpeggios ride on top of bolstered machine rhythms. sitting somewhere between techno and experimental electro this ep is benoit b’s most accomplished material to date.

coordinated ep presents two tracks relating to two different spots, so two different atmospheres. whereas 51°54 01.6-n 4°28-05.0-e corresponds with the maastunel in rotterdam that connects the banks of the nieuwe maas, 51°54 33.0-n 4°29-13.7-e matches the erasmusbrug (erasmus bridge), a combinedcable-stayed and bascule bridge in the center of rotterdam connecting the north and the south parts of the city. whereas the a-side presents a techno and trippy side, the b-side reveals a more atmospheric and percussive one. in summary, both tracks are quite linear, a linearity that hypnotises and sucks the listener up till bringing him in a trance that makes him feeling in another dimension.

fresh from live performances at bonobo’s outlier festival, the quietus stage at the great escape, and supporting max cooper, london-based production virtuoso guy andrews revisits his acclaimed debut album ‘our spaces’. informed by audience reactions at these shows, he takes two of the lp’s standout tracks and reconfigures them for the dancefloor, with devastating results. meanwhile two like-minded artists tackle the album’s lead single ‘in autumn arms’. max cooper crafts a formidable collage of idm textures, with staccato beats punctuating the lilting guitar riff, whilst dj mag’s former ‘best breakthrough producer’ ben pearce takes the track into the main room, turning in an elemental 4/4 floor-burner.

easing you into full on summer vibes mukatsuku unleash the tropical monster of use your body from mavis john with a dancefloor friendly re arrangement edit from label boss nik weston. on the flipside the track riviera jam makes a fitting b side and has been taken from the long deleted archway riviera tropical jam ep 12 inch that first surfaced on the label in spring 2013. steel pan loveliness and a perfect set starter for your beach set!

two tribute edits. early 80s russian drum machines running under some respectfully chopped up, scratchy west african winners. could almost be cold war onyeabor, whod have though it? ltd to 200 copies...tip!

shlomo opens the ep with a deep and droning, yet uptempo track. ben gibson continues on the a-side with a synth and tom-driven track, in which the main synth really draws you into the track. takaaki itoh is put on the b1 spot and continues the deep vibe the artists set on the a-side, yet in a more minimalistic way. his track keeps on evolving and growing ever more, while the track in it s core does not change that much. overall severity closes the ep off with a moody banger. this dance floor oriented track focuses on percussive elements and the drums a lot. this track is one of the last ones made by the late max_m, who formed overall severity together with wrong asessment, which makes this ep a little bit more special. four different artists, but a great sounding ep with four tracks that compliment each other really well!

fundamental interaction and ben gibson each deliver two pieces of uncomprimising techno for their label, dyad.

sender has finally reached the big milestone with its catalogue number 100. what a ride it has been through the past 16 years! on this occasion we proudly present a special selection of tracks and collaborations produced by label-head benno blome. a series of tracks, or rather a series of night shots. shots taken in the absence of daylight, capturing raw b/w-stills of spirit and drive. the first night shot (send100.1) is coming with a stunning original version of >check check< by benno blome featuring vox by konrad cadet aka baby ford on side a, and two strong remixes by mihai popoviciu and dub taylor on the flipside. mr taylor is also known as tigerskin, not only on sender’s catalogue. a lot more to come soon...

reviously unreleased schizo post-punk/moogy folk score to 1983 british tv scouse-ploitation drama one summer (remember billy and icky?) from the vault of kate bush, serge gainsbourg and david bowie’s best-kept secret session man alan parker. inducing abject fear in protective parents and a street smart swagger amongst clued-up youths, this adaptation of a coming of age pastoral thriller by a reluctant willy russell broke new boundaries pinpointing a cultural teenage void between post punk activism and the acid house years while arguably giving thatcherite telly addicts a tiny kick up the arse. scored by legendary kpm/de wolfe library musician alan parker, this score retains a genre defying personality, pinpointing the stylistic essence of the era while successfully switching from barren rumble fish funk, pastoral moog noodlings, pentangular folk, 80’s post-punk rhythms with hints of dubby

our third release untitled emerges as a moody four tracker born in matteo luis home studio. the title track is the driest start off there could be. it monotonously heads for the tracks climax in manner of a cyclone, a straight stomper that evolves its full strength within its last solution, surprising with an acidic and dubby face that makes you want to dive right into the dashing structure of its last minutes.

ostgut ton reissues neun of zehn with original tracks by ben klock and ryan elliott as well as len faki revisiting rainbow delta. 2015 marked ostgut tons ten-year anniversary, celebrated with an extensive 30 track compilation release, titled ostgut ton | zehn, spread out over ten 12inch vinyl records housed inside a limited box set. this sampler sold out in no time, which is why ostgut ton is re-issuing these ten 12inches individually in 2016. without any doubt, the best klubnacht moments are when dancers let go in trance not peak time, not big hitters, its the subtle nuances that matter. ben klocks first solo production in six years on a internalises this formula: a simple beat, pulsing sirens, a shimmering melody, some sprinkling flute notes and ben’s your uncle. sirens is a pure, hypnotic cut, shrewd and stylish. on b1 ryan elliott underlines why he has been playing both of berghains floors regularly: smith lake is somewhere along the lines of micro techno/macro house, something living inbetween musical worlds and floors, combining tribalist bongo percussion with ethereal synth pads and a delicate bassline. is it safe to say that rainbow delta is a modern classic? because it is! on b2 len faki revisits his 2007 release in form of a stripped-down, bare-naked and intimate ambient version. a modern classic, turned seren

thilo comes back to contribute his first solo release which turns out to be a big one ! the third installment of pager records contains three outstanding, quirky, twirly and playful minimal house tunes which definitely reflect the hardworksoftdrink member’s mindset. we say „kühl ich an board zu haben thili !“ and present to you the saga of bennos t.s. ep!

nice price deal !!! nice price deal !!! welt recordings the first label imprint of nima gorji welcoming pascal benjamin a young talent from amsterdam, a sweet blend of minimal and artistic sound. a real treat, ready for the special hours

following hefty releases for karlovak and bass culture in 2015, ben sims continues to bring his ron bacardi alias heat with along with a remix from borrowed identity.

this is the awaiting second vinyl of beneath usual. another full journey into deep tech atmospheric and minimalistic groove with dub house influence. a great release to have and play for all the underground music lover.

after eight years immersed in songwriting and production, dani siciliano is ready to return with her third solo lp dani siciliano. ahead of the lps release on circus company, the lead single shines a light on one of the albums undoubted highlights and offers it up for some intriguing dancefloor variations that nod to her house music roots.

after 10 years away from vinyl, 3am wax vol.1 hails a return to 12 on the label, now in its 13th year. the ep features an all-3am regular artist cast, three making their debut on vinyl and one making a return to 12 after a 12 year gap. 3am boss al bradley opens the ep, while label regulars carlo gambino, ben dean and michael scott all return for the 12-. with over 400 releases and remixes between the artists, the ep showcases in-house talent from the label - the emphasis on quality rather than names. ranging from berlin-influenced deepness through to raw analog acid house, the ep has been doing damage at label gigs throughout 2015 including berlin, ibiza, copenhagen, new york, london & label-home leeds, with plaudits and support also coming in from a wide range of djs from the promo

benga returns with future funk the pioneering uk producer, dj and innovator adegbenga adejumo, better known as benga, has announced his return to music with a new ep titled future funk. the 3-track ep heralds a new chapter for the 29 year-old and finds him on better form than ever, ready to get back to what he does best.

groovin minimal tech madness, including re-up remix.

the second release on benji303s 303 alliance label, this release is dedicated in loving memory of josh jones aka josh inc., a true acid techno warrior whos memory will live on forever through his brilliant music r.i.p mate.

correspondant 40 was born in 2012 with the first ever meeting of benoit gagnon and massimiliano pagliara.

wake up! records is proud to announce rise and fall, the debut ep by ian oakley, a new talent from toronto. skewing acid-tinged house with languid, lopsided grooves, rise and fall weaves a mix of dubbed-out elements into a unique, intuitive whole. “thumbs” evokes a liminal space perfectly suited for late night cruises and hypnotized foors. “rise and fall” stays true to its name, a slippery bassline ebbing and fowing against a elegantly mellow beat. on the b-side, “bug jam” indulges oakley’s electro side, while label co-owner benjamin brunn remixes “rise and fall,” reimagining the original as a spacious, kosmiche slow burner. rise and fall is a confdent debut, as potent in headphones as on the decks and a welcome edition to the growing wake up! catalogue.

2019 repress! panamerican part 2 is here! this time the famous south american highway get s a ben buitendijk remix treatment plus a brand new dub bomb from moreon & baffa called kota 1000.

2016 repress >>> eklo 022 welcomes its newest member to the family, robin ordell. the young half baked resident delivers three deep cuts of jazzy modern house with a mpc sound. add to this a stunning remix from the frenchman currently making waves on planet e and metroplex, ben vedren, bringing a modern, minimal touch to the original

limited edition of 300 numbered picture vinyl lps.

this is something where you get appetite for closing your eyes and take a journey to a dreamland. minimal fiddly sound, tech-house with a high ratio of tribal and world influence build a fascinating symbiosis of sound. benn finn take us to a trip far away from commercial impacts.

2015 re:issue
>one< ist das debŸtalbum von ben klock. ein album, das in seiner visionŠren strahlkraft nahtlos an das shed-album auf ostgut ton anschlie§t. >one< ist ein extrem starkes techno-album, das in seiner eigenstŠndigkeit zu einem frŸhen hšhepunkt des jahres 2009 zŠhlen dŸrfte. zumindest sitzt die messlatte - auch fŸr ostgut ton - jetzt erst einmal erfreulich hoch

with 8 sell out releases under the contrast wax belt so far, the boutique label invites, ben boe -boe recordings/for those that knoe- label head to the family & he joins the likes of blm, ethyl & flori, gauss & laak, with a killer 3 track ep, hand-stamped & hand numbered in true contrast wax style. the lead of the 3 cuts, steel city fly by is built around a lo slung bassline & subtle atmospheric pads that swell & drift in and out throughout, the b-side: what starts off with soft subtle pads & skipping hats soon rises into a bubbling acid line to compliment the latter in hope for enceladus that leave s the final cut of the ep byzantine times a laidback, groover, layered with delayed snares & synth lines make this emotive piece the perfect end to a solid 3 tracker.

uk techno stalwart ben sims adopts his ron bacardi alias for an outing on bass culture records, bringing with him three varying slices of 4x4-based music. d’julz has a deep penchant for bass and funk, and this is evident throughout the ep. we get off to a rugged start with ‘rock your body’, a deliciously dark slice of grumbling techno. intertwined with the morose bassline is a mysterious, tribal-esque female vocal, warped and twisted to add a primal feel to the track. on the flip, bacardi puts his a different hat on giving us ‘first effort’ a vivacious funk-laced hybrid, which teases you spitting out intermittent trumpets and other such live instruments. finally, ‘the money/dub’ goes straight into disco territory with that oh-so-familiar entrancing rhythm that will keep you fixed to its beat from start to finish. that filtered wah-wah guitar is impossible to resist, especially when combined with such crisp percussion. sheer quality from monsieur bacardi…

dan friel was a founding member of new york group parts & labor and with his solo work has been at the forefront of new yorks fertile experimental dance & noise scene