mallorcas dakpa has been on a roll since amam released his debut ep last fall. he has contributed to several compilations, including amams own hand out series, kina music s fade to k pt. 3 and wizz vinyl s sonar sampler 2014, plus eps for labels like district raw and serial number 849. but amam gets the honor of issuing his first own vinyl release, the distres ep. the opening title track is an exercise in jacking minimalism, vibrant tech house with just the essentials, but more than enough to get the floor moving. then, ademus gets into a slightly more colorful groove, with tropical percussive interplay and some whooping voice for a humanistic accent (is that brigitte bardot?). on the flip, virgo gives a modern update to the frenzy of acid house. the title alone brings virgo four to mind. on that note, this one is an effective tool for warping minds and evoking spastic dance moves. finally, the dependable gaetano vinci a.k.a. hooved reinterprets ademus with a heavy dose of melodic funk and symphonic washes, making the track into an entirely new creation.

ltd repress !! bossmusik follows up the first release by dorisburg with another two-tracked ep by the swedish house master. the a side is a steady drum stomping dj tool with rolling snares, ecstatic noise bursts, eerie feedback drones and a huge potential for dancefloor moments. the b side takes on a more adventurous journey. with spacewalking percussion, vast floating pads and an accelerating bassline, eller fights gravity with a truly uplifting force.

coming on 500 limited edition coloured vinyl is this new ep from sierra sam on tomoki tamura s holic trax. analogue machine loving sierra sam is probably best know as a techno specialist but this ep - made up of original tracks that were first produced 15 years ago - showcases his house music side and does so in some style. one new edit comes from sierra sam in cahoots with tamura, and the label head also turns out a great dj tool edit to complete the package

minuendo presents -between earth and space- mnd28#331 new various artists, 12- limited edition, hand numbered, vinyl only & no repress. contains tracks by joey kay, artist from chicago for second time he returns after previous work at -keep the face- now he presents two tracks -i wonder- beautiful vocal deep house soulful and -in a trance- techno tool for the dance floor. spanish producer jesus gonsev owner of troubled kids presents -seppuku- a deep house groove made in spain. finally debuting on minuendo representing swiss artists, allstar motomusic feat nicole b artist from deepart sounds presents -little trinidadian girl- 100% chicago house sounds, real flute and vocal, a perfect track to play or listen.

running backs 50th anniversary comes courtesy of redshape. after his utilitarian bonuz beatz effort earlier this year, the masked man is back on the monolithic techno tip. graced with a sense of tradition and a modern stlye of execution, leaves is the sort of warehouse rave signal that exceeds the sole purpose of a tool. speaking of which, it comes in two different mixes to choose from accompanied by two unclothed versions for the creative dj mind.

to mark the labels 20th release, the cassette library invites various members of the gang to remix each others work. bobby champs, west norwood cassette library, kevin mcphee, j tijn, j tijn, knowing looks, kamikaze space programme, west norwood cassette library.

practice yo cuts, skip proof dj battle tool. both sides contain same scratch samples, one side is 4/4 at 100bpm & other utilizing 3/4 ultra-pitch. all samples land on 6 and 12 o clock. 2014 dmc world champ & battle for world supremacy champ.

with focus battling between murderous bass and bewildering soundscapes throughout the ep, the choice of three energies and tones makes kalawila s debut a surely applicable dance floor tool for techno and house devotees alike. stockholm/berlin-based kalawila debuts on his own imprint, mountain explosion device, with an ep made for warehouses. slagsmal utbröt pa mount everest ep’ is an ensemble of three dark house tracks on the verge of techno, each sonically similar and yet delicately versatile in function. slagsmål utbröt på mount everest is a forward-leaning and fast paced roller with long build-up. meanwhile khajuraho is steadily reclined on cooler percussion and kindred warehouse bass-sounds. pluto far sparken then shifts focus slightly to the peripheries in a deeper passage of harmonics and reverberations.

psychedelic chicago oldschool rooted & minimalist jacking dj tool house.

following the success of the digital release of sleazy mcqueens *you know how ep*, upstart label, cvmr were compelled to press the remixes to vinyl. the proceedings open in superb style thanks to the revenges live dub. a bass heavy tool with equal parts classic house and disco, with a touch of arthur baker-style drums. on a2, sleazy mcqueens space coast take things to the basement with the help of romano arcaini (latenight society), warm rhodes, live bass and an absolute drum-break-freakout add a decidedly different dub flavor to the package. b/w compost blacks main man kasper bjorke offers his acid tinged interpretation, driven by a gritty saw-wave bass hook, rolling snare hits, wanderings arps and crunchy drums, a simply stunning piece of music as expected from the undeniably talented copenhagen born producer. closing out the remix ep, cvmr in-house producer, century strips back the vibe to a dropped tempo, emotive workout fuelled be heavily reverberated piano chords, echoing vocal lines and a general chuggy, low-slung vibe throughout.

raw dj tool rhythm tracks & droning, atmospheric techno.

warmer than warm club/techno groovers by the man brooks mosher, delivering his third release on dolly. 4 very strong cuts with exactly that dreamy & sensual feeling which might be the main reason why we like to dance & sweat in the dark so much... body to body with the eyes closed, far away from everyday trouble... dance, make love and heal yourself. powerful dj-tool on several levels!

non stop house tools! directly recorded from his liveset, marco d aquino aka duwka, a half of life s track with his fellow friend herva, provides the first series of 6 effective tools for every dancefloor and for djs who like to spin! in the mood of some early soundstream or even dancemania trax, they are rich in funky elements, disco samples, powerful grooves! find your tool, or just let the whole side rock till the end!

continuing his prolific run of new material for the label, johannes heil continues to push forward with his >transitions< series, here collecting four more unique tracks for volume 2. opening with the serene calm and krautrock influenced >transition five<, a five minute piece that opens up a rich synth landscape full of space and texture, we then move onto the first of the eps two full-spectrum techno trips. hotly tipped for the summer as an essential festival and open air moment, the powerful and optimistic energy behind >transition six< is hard to ignore. that combined with heils extremely well sculpted and high-end production, the scene is set for madness to ensue… on the flip side we visit more paranoid zones with >transition seven<. building from a minimalistic stuttering rhythm, a soaring sci-fi soundtrack of strings and intricate synth patterns lift the tension, while dramatic sound effects crash and shimmer across the spectrum. this then prepares us for >transition eight<, in which we find johannes working his refined club-sound into yet further directions and angles. at once hypnotising and dominating in its driving bass register and captivating arrangement, a highly charged minimalist club tool for 2014 awaits!

dj goethe big classic here, at least realesed on vinyl. a superb 140 bpm acid techno tune with everything needed in a good tune. on the b-side stands a very ptit gris, playable any speed and totally minimal and easy. a superb dj tool bringing a fat kick like never before and thats the point.

die single zum debütalbum von dark sky featured zwei killerhits: -odyssey- ist ein electro- swagger, der in den großen clubs und auf open air festivals diesen sommer ordentlich einheizen wird. die metallische bassline und die euphorischen scifi-stabs klingen nach präzisions-geheimwaffe. ein must-have-tool für jeden electro-, house- oder uk-bass-dj. -silent fall- gibt sich introvertier zwischen james blake und moderat. der subtilere ansatz dieses tracks beschwört verschwitzte sonnenaufgänge und sich langsam anbahnende serotonin ausschüttungen. get it.

harry agius has been making waves as midland since 2010, releasing a series of increasingly impressive 12”s as a solo artist but also collaborating with the likes of ramadanman (pearson sound), breach and pariah on labels such as aus music, naked naked, works the long nights and his own graded imprint. he is also a prolific remixer who has lent his talents to artists such as lone, guy gerber, julio bashmore, dusky and more. we can proudly say he came to many people’s attention via his first phonica 12” ‘play the game’ back in 2010 and he has remained a friend and regular at the shop ever since. midland’s well deserved rise has been a delight to watch from the sidelines and we’re glad to welcome harry back to phonica with the fantastic ‘before we leave’. it starts slowly but surely as reverb soaked percussion comes to the fore, cushioned by the truly beautiful string melody, which we’re sure will be stuck in many a head this year! this could well be midland’s most deftly handled arrangement yet. running back’s gerd janson wisely decides to stick to the original track’s feel, letting the strings weave their magic, yet also brings the bassline and drums to the forefront. delicately but expertly done. midland rounds out the 12” with his barebones drums and percussion-only ‘bonus beats’ version, perfect dj tool material. we wish more records had these!

stomping dj tool techno!maan is the dance imperative incarnation for high-end tool techno. early support from ben klock, dvs1, rodhad and adam beyer amongst others

chelsea hotel records come back with the second release from romanian artist called alex kravitz. mr. blacklash a-side is a solid trip into the new melodyc techno atmospheres. wrecck b-side is composed by a very strong techno tool, in which solemn rhodes try to create suspence on the dancefloor. enjoy this amazing 180 gramm vinyl with full cover print and shrink wrapped sleeve.

belgium based invade records invites a guest artist for the first time. the fourth release will be from german producer danilo schneider (enough! music) supported by einzelkind (la pena) with a remix and a club tool!

this 5th release consists of three tracks made by the twin duo manic brothers, one edited by petter b. they have during their relativity short career proven themselves as worthy keepers of the swedish techno heritage with big releases on drumcode a.o. what they bring to bond on this release is their signature big room sound but with a much more simplified approach than previously heard. on the a-side there are two great tool tracks with lots of space for creative interpretation for a dj. on the flip there are a long and epic track with a massive vocal breakdown. groove based but yet with a big and strong hook.

as our true fans know, every now and then we leave our comfort zone to bring something else than techno. this season, we gave dib from italy the honor to be the unusual one. three tracks, three times basic, stripped down house that does well as a tool or a track in the early or deep hours of the night. or just for those people working hard at the office and wanting some deep house during their officework. all tracks have a very old skool vibe to it and breathe true deep house: not the filtered down vocal kind, but the breed that just lets a 909, 808 shine and some rhodes or warm analogue synths do the work. the first one is rather detroitish - with a nice acid stab and some strings setting the mood, the second one is more dance floor oriented and the third version is a bit of both. does it need to be said that dimitri andreas mastered it again? and that it is available on vinyl?

soulful, gospel-inspired deep house is what joaquin diazs rhythm&soul alias brings to jef ks kiss-inspired silver network - goin strong since 99. it is his debut for the french label and he s given the royal treatment thanks to remixes from john dimas and freak n chics djebali, which includes a bonus dub mix. dimas rework is energetic and free flowing, highlighting his unique style best heard on releases for bass culture and clapp. meanwhile djebalis contributions provide two alternatives, something light and cruisey, while the dub is reduced and a house djs ultimate tool ready for the working.

back to the roots of uk techno starting from.. colombia! all the great feelings of the 90s style, no frills, just proper banging techno and your desperate attempt to survive on the dancefloor. an absolute retro flavoured gem!

newcastle upon tyne (uk) based turquoise blue presents a very special release featuring four original tracks from non-other than kostas tassopoulos – better known to many as ekkohaus. for those unfamiliar with turquoise blue, the label has been causing quite a stir ever since its first release in 2011, featuring music from household names including laura jones, kris wadsworth, dj w!ld and djebali, among many others. it was clear from early releases on heavyweight labels including morris audio, 2020 vision and liebe detail that this was a man with a big future but, to many, it was ekkohaus album release in may 2013 that defined him as a major player in the game. released by matthias tanzmann’s moon harbour recordings, the album topped many a download chart and was a firm favourite with djs around the globe. this is a landmark release for turquoise blue, which started life as a digital only label but after starting to press vinyl in september 2012, the label has gone full circle with this, their debut vinyl-only release. not only does this release sound incredible but it looks sublime and is as much a collector’s item as it is a dj tool. a limited run of 300 will be pressed on heavyweight, clear marbled vinyl.

after dropping the hammer with blunt instruments killer hold back ep, dungeon meat are back again debuting on their own label with the brain mincing lose your mind ep. both sides deliver big swings of their mighty axe and hit hard with their signature sound of meaty beats & beefy basslines. aimed straight at the dance floor, it s obvious both the tracks have the intention to crack some skulls and spill some brains. already road tested individually by tristan da cunha and brawther at their d.j gigs & their dungeon meat live show, the reactions have shown that both of these tracks hit the chest and do the damage. also included are two -tools- so the creative djs out there can get busy in the mix and give their sets a little meat injection. pressed on 180g vinyl with embossed company sleeve dressed to impress with the trademark dungeon meat artwork

sometimes accidental meetings and little misunderstandings bring to unexpected outcomes. one friendly chat over a glass of japanese whiskey with a new york based duo and one missed remix deadline for friends in berlin ended up being quite a nice remix bundle on a vilnius based label by a vilnius based chap for those who know. right on time for your special summer set.

konstruktion is the new label of kristian heikkila with focus on deep house and tools. with previous techno releases on labels like afu lab, snork enterprises, epm music and gynoid audio, kristian breaks new ground and delivers konstruktions first release with a nice mix of deep and dubby house.

very first release of state of grace, new berlin based label. infinite tenderness meets different moods and mental landscapes. on a1 take me down is a bare, dark and sexy 9 minutes sinking, slowly down to the loss of consciousness. on b1 right stuff enchants the dancefloor with a funky and mellow atmosphere. on b2 blue tool closes the ep, with essential jacking bass driving groove and deep melodies.

there is 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. the berlin trios instalment of the dj-kicks series does the same thing with a mix.
the double vinyl comes in gatefold sleeve and includes the dj kicks mix-cd.

martin lewis, the insane house kid from berlin is breaking bad with his new and massive “rewind ep” on freebase records. with his first strike “believer” he delivers a flat footed house banger with a grumpy bassline, flavoured with an hypnotizing vocal sample. the second track “ breaking bad”, a genuine groove tool, is also influenced by martins garage credo. sublime melody riffs are competing with a wiggling bassline. tuff city kids, aka gerd janson and phillip lauer come up with two mind- boggling remixes of “believer”. at the “acid remix” they take out their breaky 90s acid drumset. this one is dry, jacking and sophisticatedly tribal. the “tuff city kids remix” starts with desert- dry acid elements which grow up to an uplifting acid soundwall. a true “jack in the box”.

editions haighton are homespun edits of dusty curios by hotflush recordings jack haighton. the first instalment of a quarterly series takes its cues from the italian disco scene of the early 80s, reworking cyber peoples *void vision* into a hi-nrg burner fit for the early hours at a former power plant, and jm bands *computer monkey* into a loopy tool with frills.

lee curtiss, ryan crosson & cesar merveille form the sweatshop boys and this may they drop their second ep ‘wanna be more on leftroom with remixes from tom demac and ryan crosson himself.

a side plays 45rpm and carry one of the fattest kick ever... a 181 bpm going-on assemption to heaven... besided, same speed and same kind of ambiance, at 33 rpm this time... and, to finishes the job, a bon,us ambient acid track, without beats... without vocals... apure spiritual massage... or dj tool to play with whatever sounds..

four cuts on hurting might be the most appropriate title for this collection of tunes. heavy bassline tool techno in its purest form, for your sets.

despite having numerous aliases, the production quality for prolific dutch house producer gerd has always stayed the same. following his 2013 collection of remixes of mks always, gerd is back with a two track debut release on dftd

lets go 180/190 hardtek peur bleue style.. 4 superb progressives, non acid, industrial (very) hard techno, bring the noise and bring the cool dj friendly tool for a confortable mix and a true peur bleue experience! thanks to ireland and its blue clover!

dial rb+47 for telephones! known for his releases on sex tags ufo and full pupp as well as dapper facial hair, the norwegian berliner graces running back with an island fantasy of his very own. immured in the sands between the beaches of rimini and sant antoni, the ocean called ep evokes the lucid dreams and hazy visions that pale club kids allways had of these places. think vintage irma and calpyso records done in a modern way, or tony humphries in swimming trunks. four tracks, four waves of joy well as rhythm tools and cool spots. barefoot in the head 4ever.

eddie c is back with excellent sleezy disco house on endless flight! want to please on a1 is funky disco sampled house stuff. its all around dj tool. first chair on a2 is slow mo cosmic house. its for the fan of daniele baldelli to theo parrish. help me on b1 is typical eddie cs beatdown house and help you on b2 is like dub version. all tracks are simple but well done. its rare these days!

sometimes it is best to let the music do the talking, this is one of those occasions. local talks 46th release comes from exciting debutant sameed. little did we know about sameed before we got the four tracks for this 12 inch, for all we know it could be your neighbour. quick-firing the release is spend, functional as a set highlight with its dubby chords, vocal snippets and a wonky bassline. included on the b-side is a dub that will work perfect as a dj tool for those who want to go a little bit deeper. showcasing sameeds sense for keeping things stripped down and sweaty, still is a dirty exercise in acid witchcraft while getyoself can best be described as a delicately raw rhythm with dark textures.

galletas callientes & monkey tool are proud to present this fantastic project! electro tropical at its best... needed! melting vinyl and electronic sciences to the traditional instruments of cumbia, batterias and street music... a melt of tropical electro, ragga, techno, batuccada, dub, merengue... defenitly a masterpiece. 200 copies are flying to columbia and usa. 270 copies are in europe. enjoy !

non is the dance imperative incarnation for high-end tool techno.

vocal driven electronica, pop sensibilities and a touch of melancholia is a tried and tested recipe of silence music cuisine.

2014 repress !!
after his highly acclaimed remix of phil kierans >empty vessels< one of the most prolific and inventive producers in the current electronic music scene returns to electric deluxe: gary beck with an ep of his own, >egoist ep<. created sometime last year during a dark and stormy night in glasgow, the track with the promising title >egoist< was at first about to be forgotten. at some point >egoist< ended up in speedy j<s hands, who immediately decided to play it, >egoist< proved its name, ripping apart every dance floor every time it got dropped.

praymond is a french artist and long time record collector. after years of travelling and playing across europe and america, he decided to release his first ep. this record is not just an elegant dj tool but its also a really smart take on how to bring a discrete touch of acoustic in a music usually dominated by analogue sounds. 3 tracks on this ep. huguette uses a lot of acoustic elements to deliver an epic dancefloor track chamalowe slows the tempo in order to make the pattern heavier timeless memory is a tribute to dub techno with an acoustic take, touch of platon records

sama recordings presents 4 different visions of todays underground dance music and revives certain emotions with a distinct nod towards all things atmospheric and non linear. laminats >lade< is a more darker and melodic piece in the tradition of raw chicago house music. >sulphur dreams< is an uprising ambient dj tool, while >she can see you< is a moody electronica piece with drifting voice samples. >the withdrawal< by maria colors label boss ynk is an ever-changing analog techno monster with a special feeling for sonorical details and rapidly changing drum patterns. grounded and spiraled out, the journey continues.

extra-raw dj tool ep from delroy edwards. manufactured in east los angeles, ca. * the pretty-eared among you better watch out* .. very limited...

brett johnson makes his second appearance on the mighty visionquest imprint with a superbly nuanced ep the secret place. packed full of rhythmic and melodic complexities, johnson embarks on a supersonic head trip for the senses. lead track the awakening is awash with eerie keys and a building framework of warping fx, clicks and bleeps, all pulled together by the emphatic groove. on the flip, voyage 34 feat. ryan is a rolling, hypnotic and futuristic odyssey with the tougher edge of techno and ryans creepy, disembodied voice. finally you can count on me indulges in an intricate, percussive groove with glitchy machine tech funk.

in the not so distant past, a certain chicago house sound found its way to clubs worldwide. a jacking house sound made up of anything producers could get there hands on. if you had a cool alarm sound, you could throw it under a 909 and watch dancers freak out. dj rafaels new ep for on the prowl is a nod to that era. while hes not using an alarm as his tool, youll notice the in your face style in which its based upon. some of you might know rafael from his earlier miracles club releases for cutters and mexican summer. this time around rafael fauria joins friend brian foote for some on the edge jack tracks which are both packed with acid and foot stomping percussion.