oscar barila & maiki are back after their fantastic debut album parallel minds on plastic city. the spanish/italian duo has become a clear reference of the underground scene, always delivering quality house releases on top labels such as kling klong, stranjur, beatwax, acker dub. for their debut ep on musicistheanswer ( mita) they have gone one step beyond and have decided to collaborate with the fantastic singers lisa kay and natz. all them four have formed the perfect combination of underground superheroes that the boring electronic scene was waiting for. a fantastic 3-track ep in a style that fluctuates between house and disco.

raw, sinister and apocalyptic techno from this unidentified being called talismann. droning subs and hypnotic rhythms, sounding like some dark rite from a time between ancient and future. recommended!!

next up on crosstown rebels comes the second outing for british institution matthew bushwacka b under new guise just be. the annabelle release is a rumbling jungle of percussion, from moody and deep to down right stormy, these are high-octane cuts that deserve a cave rave soundsystem.

the deeper sister to tic tac toe, connect four is back with a new ep from german producer dub taylor aka tigerskin aka alex krüger. he has been crafting away in this warm, deep house realm for years under a number of different aliases, always weaving plenty of liquid grooves with a steady house pulse. the two original tracks served up here continue in that fine tradition.

remain records presents 13th installment, barracuda ep. the release continues the string of high caliber tracks by axel karakasis, while it boasts the mediterranean tempo in a juicy collaboration between karakasis and sasha caras

born in america, raised in scotland, singing saxophonist amy lyon has been writing and singing music for around 6 years and began playing saxophone at the age of 10. with a love for jazz, funk and soul her influences include ella fitzgerald, otis redding, amy winehouse and erykah badu. with marlon hoffstadt she found an congenial partner to take her songs to the dancefloor. despite his innocent age of 18 years marlon’s productions keep up with those of the well known when it comes to quality. stylistically his sounds are somewhere between pop and house. marlon has that certain “something” that creates its own character and a very distinctive sound. their debut ep “you and a love stoned ghost,” contains four enchanting tracks created by the synergy of marlon’s fresh productions and amy’s energetic voice.

10th edition of apersonal music series of single released on vinyl. first split v/a release from the spanish imprint featuring long time label resident trujillo, from barcelona club scene dj and producer pablo sanchez and new comer from st petersburg ilya decado. most notable on the release taking all side a is trujillo delivering his latest send me away, taking to the max his known editing skills plushis original keyboards and bass, also adding to the mix guest vocals from bernardo risquez, the result is a superb house-disco edit pop track filled with beautiful chords and lovely vocals. a sure enjoyment for all ears! side b is split between pablo sanchez trippy slow mo house theme our closing circle and ilya decados massive party tune sweet street moments. a sure shot pack of tracks suitable for any occasion. not to miss!

the first gotwax! release features label owner b-trak with a two-track ep with dub-inspired analog sounding techno and house music that invites you on a journey between the dancefloor and pure listening pleasure.

earlier this year, this shadowy label came from nowhere straight onto the globes deeper floors, from panorama bar to fabric and many in between. provoking comparisons with classic uk labels like b12 and irdial, the ep gained number 1 chartings and found its way into a wide array of dj boxes, with the likes of dvs1, dbridge, roger 23, justin miller (dfa), dario zenker, deep space helsinki, dj mourad and surfaces nick dunton all hooked.

welcoming four new artists on field, the eighth ep in the vinyl series hovers somewhere between melancholic breaks, authentic deep house, and riveting techno. upstanding contributions are realized by dutch connoisseurs steffi, mark du mosch, artefakt and area forty_one.

incl marc miroir rmx! the flawless interplay between danilo schneider & eveline fink does not only function properly behind the turntables but first and foremost it results in the full harmony of their production. the ep >numanthia< arisen from their intermeshing cooperation is like a hymn that breaks its way through the listeners ear canal. its all about passion, which ranks first with the duets musical creativity. and this is to be heard. for active support gorgeous marc miroir steps on board to let the adventurous journey start.

popcorn records is proud to present the collaboration between mirco violi and hooved, for his seventh release. these two talented italians artists from milan offers us a rich la sorbonne ep with atmospheric beats as well as deep sounds and mysterious vocals. with the main track la sorbonne, the italian duo drops an original deep house theme. synth tones and groovy aerial sounds will transport you into an intersiderealspace

vinyl only!. professor inc gets around in paris and it was natural for rue de plaisance to welcome his project very detroit oriented. label manager, producer & executive producer of amour, wbttu & reve, all vinyl labels where he releases under various nicknames & anonymously presenting his influences. varoslav welcomes 4 of his tracks: natural evolution magnifies tweaks & complex grooves, sfx like haute couture. the machines speaks and even lyrics embrasses the concept with computer generated voice. telegraphe stalingrad is a collaboration with the young producer modstand living near telegraphs subway station. professor inc used the sound sources he plays usually with the horses and live gigs to make a complete new track, very tracky & dj tool, usa style & strong beat. detroit baby once again, an absolute delight of complex puzzle and chess. >heavy drum, bass duty, this is detroit< says derrick thompson from detroit and label owner of soiree records where he reads a text written by inc himself. pmax, expartner of inc in their band phuko plays the keys while the other arranges them. very catchy & state of the art of the genre when it is digitally produced. hoes this is where it ends and it is for the best. as detroiters in late 80s got influenced by the house sound of chicago parties and created techno, the frontier was little, thats what the professor is bringing here on the today style. this b face remines ds classic key pads for sure.

under the stewardship of alan fitzpatrick, 8 sided dice recordings continues to maintain its reputation as one of the most consistent techno labels to emerge in recent times thanks to a steady stream of well-received releases.

the funkinevil project is the collaboration between detroits kyle hall and london producer funkineven. raw funk recorded to reel to reel, featuring a keyboard solo from underground resistance player jon dixon.

here is the debut release form new yorks subbass. first up is a collaboration between marshallito & dj spider! prepare to be beaten up by bass heavy, deep, techno. each track is layered with warm synths & driving beats! this is one for the dance floor. note - vinyl record to be played on a turntable

wrong is quentin dupieux’s new movie, the director most known under his musical alias, mr oizo. during summer 2011, while he was wrapping the movie, he started as usual to compose its score.

nice price deal !!! early support by luciano, alex picone, marcman, sis, dj mag, jimpster, raveline, jorge savoretti, leo jefferson an dlots more. we are very excited to present a new member of the drumma crew. fantasna delivers a strong chicago house perspective under his unique mood. both tunes are very fresh with a great control of harmony, an undeniable mastery of sexy situations and a groovy summer mood. incl huge remixes by pete moss (recline, nordic trax, ovum)and jorge c.

taron-trekka as a dj & producer duo posses the gift to make people happy, in that they implant in their souls powerfully deep music. the two gentlemen call aloud from the cellar: can we kick it? the audience answers back dancing: yes you can! and so it goes on their second release, for the enthusiast label milnormodern run by treplec, which has managed to carve some room when it comes to puffed out beats. the release cycle is a gentle process. in this way such sonic pearls unfold develop to their fullest, without drowning in a flood.
oooh, a milnormodern – put it right in the box, ahhh a taron-trekka. i ll take that without having to even hear it...
what taron-trekka does from the wide field of deepness is fashion a diversity of color and that certain thump that fits right in-between their compositions. regardless of whether a piece sounds a little held back, somehow it produces a booom. for them, dancing is the vertical expression of the joi de vivre of the body members, based on the horizontal fantasy and an empathy for the physical.

edits of selections from the minimal wave tapes. originally recorded between 1981 and 1985, the versions presented here were created by j.rocc in 2012.

supported by: dj qu, san proper, the analogue cops, oliver hafenbauer, simon rigg, pariah, and many more vinyl lover djs ...save the blessed comes first out with a very limited 12 inch, an awesome mixup between deep and detroit old-school techno sound. belfies originals goes straight into the analogue mood of this brand new label. xenogears (from restoration) remix is a massive dancefloor killer that complete this spacial issue

phat viewlexx release, between electro, acid , house

hailing from an era still ripe with optimism, nate tinsleys sole ep on music station, under the moniker nathaniel x project, is one of the dopest 12 inches of the 1990s. embodying the now fading dreams of a whole generation of club children, the veritable political program was everything deep house strove to be: aspirational, socially-involved, visceral dance music with raw sincerity and unashamed soul.

born under the disco punches in the hollywood hills, the secret society take their inspiration from the parties and afterhours of the la underground scene…
influenced as much by modern deep house as the by the styles that gave rise to it, the secret society blend rare samples with analogue synths, dusty grooves and ruff beats. known to spend hours sifting through old records in search of the perfect groove, their sound retains a distinctly nostalgic aesthetic, which is perfectly showcased in their debut ep for 1trax.
transparent green vinyl pressing.

a dj since 93. a producer since 98. a true student of the music/culture. amir founded vanguard sound in february 2006. after making his presence felt in the chicago club scene via a meteoric rise culminating a dj watch feature in chicagos 5 magazine, he completely disappeared and went beneath the underground to focus solely on advancing his production skills. soon after linking up with g. marcell and hakim murphy he began to release gritty tracks that have been charted and played by underground djs world wide. his fourth release was the sleeper classic >experience ep< a 4 tracker with amir on side a, and g. marcell on side b. encouraged by the feedback, amir then submitted tracks to new york citys plan b recordings. the rest is history as they say. recording under the name amir alexander and the pseudonym guerrilla soul! this cat strives to bring a raw and gritty modern spin on classic detroit, chicago, and new york underground sounds.

>the real me< is a collaboration between deeper shades recordings artists salvatore agrosi (coming of the very successful spirit ep) from italy and florida based vocalist dennis baker (featured on the >hypnotize you< releases). the four remixes selected for this 12 inch are ranging from a driving and bass heavy peak time dub by label head lars behrenroth (which btw. has been one of lars secret weapons and created a lot of anticipation for this release) via salvatores stripped down interpretation as his alter ego toto to an emotionally charged atmospheric builder by marco fracasso.

chicken lips are back with a new release on southern fried records. d.r.o.m.p (don’t rain on my parade) is a disco inspired groove that draws on the nyc eighties vibe that has always been at the heart of the lips work, with guest vocalist charmaine making up the line up on this outing.
it comes with a stunning set of remixes, as always andy from the lips has created an emperor machine interpretation that is darker and more cosmic than its original, dean does the same job under his the rhythm odyssey moniker, providing a jerky acidic house dub for the deeper floors. old pal headman turns in his classic slo-mo tight grooves, new kids amine edge & dance go deep as you like in the same vein as their diynamic releases and finally sfr favourite sona vabos delivers one of his finest remixes to date, with this bouncy floor filler.

matthias heilbronn is one of new yorks best and best-known dj/producers, and an international name in his own right. hes had worldwide house hits, including the massive its gonna be alright under the name deep zone in the mid-90s and more recently do it right on pokerflat, scooped a string of awards for his djing, production and editing, and is one half of m&j with dj joeski

>we came to< is the 4th single by the crystal ark, the developing collaboration between gavin russom & viva ruiz. the song is a dance music rally cry, profound in its bare bones and raw production, and equally for the spanish/english lyrics, which praise ancestors and call out for liberation. the house and dub versions featured on the single were mixed alongside the album version, which will be released later this year as part of the self titled debut lp by the crystal ark on dfa records.

frucht - only deals with fresh fruits. the berlin label decided to start the 12inch series with 3 remix compilations to give an overview of the labelsound. somewhere between minimal, techno and tech house but always with a club aspiration fruchts >aprikose< is more than a dynamic and powerful dance floor killer: heavy drums, groovy basslines and twisted vocals are perfect for bright open airs as well as for dimmed clubs. labelhead coeter one and his mexican partner splatter are not releasing a specific genre - but smart productions really have to rock the body and soul by the use of outstanding sound-selections and brilliant arrangements. this is what we call >fruity<. are you ready for an exciting future with frucht label?

french dj and producer, sebastien san, whos been releasing house records under one name or another for about a decade, has taken the next big step forward in his lauded career and started his own label. after releasing material through a venerable whos who of labels like planet e, poker flat, rush hour, we play house, and echocord, it only makes sense that sebastien take matters into his own hands and helm an operation independently. the imprint, cheekily called ab initio, will predominantly function as a vehicle for the man to put out his own records.

limitiertes doppel-vinyl, weiß & blau marmoriert, inklusive cd-version des albums.
nachdem der albumtrack >henrietta< bereits seit ende mai im internet kursiert und im radio rotiert, erscheint nun das neue werk der brooklyner electro-pop-psychedeliker. und das neue album bleibt nicht hinter den erwartungen zurück! >fragrant world< betreibt genre-mashing mit einem breiten spektrum an quellen. psychedelic pop, indie dance, r n b, digi-funk, exotische synth-experimente, gespenstisch surrende, rückwärts laufende orgeln, ueberschwaengliche baesse. >i wanted to make a record that was legitimately, to use a bad word, funky<, erzählte chris keating zuletzt dem under the radar-magazin.und selbst in den dunkelsten momenten dieser musik behält er recht.mit >fragrant world< liefern uns yeasayer ein fantastisches follow-up zu >odd blood<!

dead capo is a quartet that fluctuates between the classic sounds of jazz, the attitude of rock and the trepidation of surf. all of this seasoned with the cinema sounds of rota or morricone.
it has been 10 years since their debut lp, díscolo (pueblo records, 2002), made waves with the national critics. their new album is once again surprising and the band sounds as fresh as when they started their journey at the end of the 90s. sale (lovemonk, 2012) combines an extraordinary energy with passages of meticulous precision and goes from wild to calm in a way that is both unexpected yet natural. thelonius monk, cartoons, cinematic landscapes, rocks past, africa, surf and the ballad come together in an album as great as it is as unpredictable.

no other than cecilles co-labelboss and fulltime good guy marc scholl steps into the arena – to unwrap the first 3 of his well kept secrets! rock solid tracks from the elegant side of the rhein main neckar house movement! watch out for more secrets to be revealed by the mystery man: marc scholl!

sonar kollektivs inclination towards dubbed out pop/dance music is definitely no secret (see fat freddys drop or eva be). but with this brand new 7inch the berlin label hits the nail on the head. chicago-born jeremy sole is one of the program selectors at renowed la radio station kcrw and hosts a weekly party in santa monica where he blends afrobeat, funk, reggae, latin, brazilian and everything else under the sun!

focus on cosmic club !!! for this 12th release, we give you the opportunity to grab 4 fantastic trax done by one of todays hottest producer: june. tasmpikos fronas has been signed this year on argys label these days & delivered one of the most astonishing first album weve heard for a while called cytheria. he has already been remixed by dj sprinkles. he sent us his brand new tracks & we felt it was so good that we decided to release them straight ! his sound is firmly rooted in proto-house and acid. a whirlwind of crystalline electronics , sunshine-bright melodies and playful synthesizer riffs (with a dash of original chi-town jack thrown in),it comes on like a particularly cosmic jam session between plone, daniel wang, claro intellecto and larry heard. on the moon. on this evidence, fronas is clearly one to watch. and to add to the magic, we got an amazing remix done by the great & super talented italian producer: simoncino. this is surely going to be one of the biggest releases this year, stay tuned!

pressed on limited quantity 180g vinyl with high quality full colour sleeve. phonica special editions follow up their inaugural release with an ep featuring three remixes of singer, producer and toronto native, sandro perri. sandro has released more than a dozen solo and collaborative records under his given name as well as under the polmo polpo & glissandro 70 monikers, mainly on canadian cult imprint constellation.

a - all those moments (orginal)
so personal as this electronic pop seldom is. from out of the darkness emerges the colors.
b - all those moments (marek hemmann remix)
hemmann is a rascal. snaps the vocals in the front and strips it of a few octaves. the rest is an astounding connection between mareks signature and moorycs deepness: born from marimoory or what?!
comes on white marbled 7 inch vinyl.

bristol born hench newcomer tim roberts aka temo is a rising star in the dubstep scene. his relentless determination to spend every waking hour in the studio is paying dividends. temo is already gaining support from radio 1 and 1 extra along with club support from the scenes leading djs. these tracks have been smashing hench sets everywhere, expect to hear more from this rising star very soon. set them alight ft. buggsy: set them alight finds a perfect balance between killer vocals and big drops. temo has a long standing relationship with dubstep pioneer joker who introduced him to the insanely talented buggsy, which lead to the recording of set them alight. the marriage between buggsys infectious vocals and temos searing bass lines works perfectly, making set them alight a must have for dubstep fans across the globe. tracks ft koast: tracks is a no messing straight to the point club banger. koast from central spillz & hench resident steps up to deliver a slick 8 bar hook to prepare you for this high impact bass line driven monster.

part 1/3. the distance from ricardos last field trip >the au harem d archimede< (perl43) in 2004 to the present epic 5x12 lp-set is a galaxy of electronic expression through sound independent from time and pace. it is said that funk is defined by the notes that are not being played. the space between the notes here is so vast that funk becomes transformed into the spirit that creates unfathomable emotional adventure. the rules of dynamics between 0 and 1 shift the relation from reality to relaxation. 14 freefloat sessions are made of natural, secret ingredients from the limbic system of astro aztecs. they evolve from rituals, ending in the release of the sinuous percussion ghost from the machine who breathes out a score for easy living. which sounds like a primordial soup aerosol of funky molecules and molluscs.

part 2/3. the distance from ricardos last field trip >the au harem d archimede< (perl43) in 2004 to the present epic 5x12 lp-set is a galaxy of electronic expression through sound independent from time and pace. it is said that funk is defined by the notes that are not being played. the space between the notes here is so vast that funk becomes transformed into the spirit that creates unfathomable emotional adventure. the rules of dynamics between 0 and 1 shift the relation from reality to relaxation. 14 freefloat sessions are made of natural, secret ingredients from the limbic system of astro aztecs. they evolve from rituals, ending in the release of the sinuous percussion ghost from the machine who breathes out a score for easy living. which sounds like a primordial soup aerosol of funky molecules and molluscs.

alli borem, dj kool dek, macromism and last but not least m.in.this is the perfect formula to launch our most innovative project for 2012. root50 is born from an old time friendship between alli borem and nickn olivetti

auf dem zweiten teil der stiff little spinners-reihe versammeln sich neben dj- und produktionsgenie krink, stiff little spinners -initiator und clubmusik- pionier unserer kleinen familie, fünf weitere protagonisten aus unseren reihen, um dem oben beschriebenen phänomen auf ihre ureigene weise tribut zu zollen und mittels ihrer musikalischen handschrift neu zu interpretieren. ihre namen, rampue, gimmix & julei, kalipo, torsun teichgräber und das duo marseille & mendoza

saveds latest offering comes from label favourite philip bader who delivers his original and creative sounds with getting lost. built upon flowing percussion and filled with an addictive baseline and intelligently processed vocals, the record is a real hit and accessible to djs across the spectrum. over on the flip is a remix of 2011s, amir loves you. the track receives the remix treatment from label boss nic fanciulli and his friend davide squillace. the remix has been bubbling under for a while now since featuring on nics balance compilation and is now available for all

edits of selections from the first volume of the minimal wave tapes. originally recorded between 1981 and 1985, the versions presented here were created by j.rocc in 2012.

>chopped icebreaker< erupts into a tropical storm of balearic riffs, >passions limiter< rides a lux and limber bass line under your skin amidst cruising pads. roman flugel brings the remix of >chopped icebreaker< beneath fluffy melodic clouds.

supported by: betoko, the climbers, theelement, lopazz,dirtcrew, sicania soul, whim-ee, joao teixeira, garnica, james flavour, the town, luca elle, sammy & alex, rise n fall and more. this very limited 180 vinyl ep from the cool chilli mint music label this time showcasing the very talented and super creative style of lee webster. already with over 140 tunes under his belt,lee delivers a classy 4track ep with a mix of two downtempo excellent funky nu disco tunes that sound like no other and 2 deep house twisted garage infused tunes that will make any dance floor groove.

after releasing >inside< with nomi ruiz in 2009, germany hot producer rampa, is back on rebirth with another strong vocal track! this time the result of the sinergy with his fellow producer re.you! the virtually indestructible rave banger >work< on rampas label keinemusik established them as club hits machine, followed by productions on labels like cocoon, souvenir, gigolo and a remix for michel cleis worldwide floorfiller >la mezcla< on strictly rhythm plus diverse co-productions with tiefschwarz feat. dop, ruede hagelstein and others. their live-project is also irresistible, covering a spectrum between elegant deepness and unrestrained mayhem, without ever losing the sight of the peaktime fever curve.
>my life< featuring the vocals of meggy is a modern soulful number, with warm sounds and effective beats ... a very cool deep summer little anthem. on the remix front till von sein and tigerskin get in the studio to produce a strong house reinterpretation, keeping the original elements and adding a fierce bass line! kingston based menik proves to be a name to watch, exploring different worlds, and delivering something fresh and forward thinking!

this single-side vinyl, pressed in 100 cps limited edition, is the happy ending of one of the most played tracks from our friends djs and strictly grooves followers. >sweet pussy pauline< is a classic, an hit that increases over the time, in months of gigs between berlin and reggio emilia, london and garda lake. our job is to make good music and share it with those who appreciate it, but this time we have done much more, because sweet pussy pauline has become a true piece of art in the hands of tatiana festi, who designed directly on record, label to label, 100 unique pieces. tatiana is a very renowed artist, becoming bigger and bigger thanks to her brilliant style, its creatures, its sensual girls, with languid eyes and provoking mouths. and though in acid colors, bright and pop, painted with a meticulous technique and surprising signs of felt pen, all have something of the femme fatale and at the same time, victims of love.