the next various artist release on houseworx lost housetracks vol. 3 welcomes 4 new artists to the houseworx family. siggatunez from germany, anton mayer from russia, freischwimmer from japan and last but not least, rhymos from uk.

877 records returns with an outstanding ep from rising stars of the bass music world, goldffinch (numbers, saigon, 877). geographically and sonically located directly between berlin and london, goldffinch deliver two genre mashing tracks taking the best from, house, techno and uk bass. fusing these elements into their own unique sound these are not tracks to be missed… already receiving serious support from some of the biggest djs about, the next year is sure to be a good one for goldffinch , dont miss out!

the lights go dim,the crowd roars and the announcer cries out, ladies and gentleman,its soul time!

haunting, post-house deconstruction from russian outsider neotnas. >that day< is vocal dance music for lost souls, disparaging practical compromise and sunny chord progressions for a bones-bare, ruthlessly sincere interrogation of hopelessness, apathy and ultimate transcendence. suppressed waves of orchestral melancholia pass through entrancing heroin-paced percussive mechanics, unveiling the cavernous sprawl of neotnas masterful production. casting an icy shadow of depth and despair that is not easily shaken, four by fog lends his unexpectedly beautiful vocals to the project, proving the axiom >if you dont have the key, just break the lock<.

simply a streak of creative energy: in fall 2010, the swiss 8-piece funk-orchestra gmf - grand mothers funck released their 7-track ep >gmf feat. akil the mc<, limited edition on vinyl only, which was sent to selected djs all around the world. in 2011, gmf completed their full-length cd-album >the proud egyptian< (ch: sony music/ internat.: glm-impulso) and toured excessively with their special guest akil the mc (jurassic 5). meanwhile, their vinyl-ep was playing on turntables in england, germany and france and many remixes were being made?
breakbeat paradise recordings is now proud to present a brilliant collection of remixes by europes finest funk- and breakbeat-djs mr. confuse (d), breakbeat junkie (uk), zamali (b), farside (ch), kalumenos (ch) and last but not least: bbps own badboe (dk).

re funk explosion is the third gimme! gimme! release featuring amazing edits by the italian dj belabouche. his work received critical acclaim on soundcloud and this selection presents pure dancefloor disco dynamite! side a starts with >one of the best edits of jb< - to quote a soundcloud member - and is followed by the funky monster >dance and chant< by sam jam. next is belabouches version of the underground gem >the rock is gonna get you< by gordon war from 1979. the flipside continues with 2 finely executed edits of al hudson & the partners and paul lewis >girl, you need a change of mind<. last but not least an awesome edit of bebel gilbertos >aganju<. for your listening pleasure all tracks are professional remastered. enjoy the sound explosion!

cmm va001 is the first out of a two part various artists ep release from this new & passionate uk based label whos aim is to introduce and showcase some of the first signings they made. the labels aim is to be a home for new and established producers/artists who can showcase their talents & be free to express their musical output without being labeled or pigeonholed to one style or vibe. simply put, music is the key not the genre.

first only available via decks.de!!!
this time only 200 copies in translucent vinyl are presented, sealed together with poster cards and personal handwritten signature by nikosf. himself. >seasons & circles< is our 3rd vinyl project, but it is also a debut release for nikos fragomanolakis (nikosf.) on deeper meaning. despite all the problems greece is facing lately, this talented music expressionist from crete definitely proves that true artists inspiration can not be affected by the modern crisis and that the electronic music scene is greece is getting even stronger no matter what. nikos is introducing his deep music vision with an elegant touch and limitless landscapes of imagination, starting from the first seconds of the track.

> music is being passed, inhaled, and expelled into nothingness. in order to fight the nonexistence of music we need to get those round plastic archives back into our hand< as you understood those archives are vinyls…the only way to keep the music alive in our head and soul through our hands, as ricardo said…and you know how much we care about that! miranda first ep on bosconi will be probably one of his last on any other label before he starts his brand new imprint. after releasing on some of the most respected techno/house label of the globe, as neroli, rush hour and reincarnation, rm doesn&#700,,t need further introductions…so we&#700,,ll quickly tell you that here you get a three tracker of pure raw analogue pleasure and proper dancefloor goodness including the bouncy acid house groover >state of mind<, the dry, nasty and minimilastic chicago rooted drum tool track called > drum with the funk<, and in the end the peaceful, dreamy and atmospheric trip of > no sound<….all the necessary ingredients for you to not leave this record out of your bag! vinyl will save our soul

token is 5 years old. i never planned to do anything special for this occasion. however, when i received these 2 new tracks from phase, all just fell into place. this release pretty much sums up what token stands for since day one. both tracks are fierce pieces of relentless yet deep techno, in-your-face yet very subtle rhythms, all credited to phases detailed drum programming, keen sense of atmospherics & sound processing.
what else.. except for the fact we flipped the graphic design a bit, we can tell you 2012 is going to be a busy year for token. there is a lot of exciting music floating around we definitely want to share with you soon, not just the usual suspects but also some new signings.
keep your ears peeled.

volta is one of the most sought after producers in russia. one of the newest members to the balance music groups family and he brings versatility like no other producer out there. his productions go in every direction from cosmic disco to deep techno. he is also known as isaev and his other alias common people under the bal-ance alliance anchor. this young producer has set the course for the next generation of future producers. not only is he a producer but his live sets are second to none, and we are glad to have him in the family. the first song is empire times which is a throwback to the early nineties classic new york signature four on the floor sound with fuel injected synths and a great dance floor peak time get down groove. the second song is curious dreams this song has so many different elements, it is by far one of my favorites of the ep, it has an 80&#8223,,,s sound that crosses many different genres of music from disco to classic electro with a splash of house. the third song is called purple train another fantastic take on his production skills with this massive deep techno heater that will get the crowd moving with its deep chords and its lush drum programming makes it dance floor friendly for sure..then last but not least we have song four called ruby nights this song brings a minimal broken beat sound that has the elements of house with a twist. we at fi-nale are happy to have volta cab as a member and we want to share his gifts with you. we would like to thank you for your loving support. stay true to the roots. love you

two sides of the same coin - with their príncipe debut photonz deliver a personalized & 100% contemporary take on their pre-teen infatuation with the rave scene that they could not follow properly in its heyday (both marco and miguel being underage at the time).

as said in the info for dérive vol. 2 in 2010, haste makes waste. that in mind it does not surprise it took even more than a year for dérive to come up with vol. 3, but finally its there.a 1 björnski & a different jimi_9 to 5derive co-owner björnski opens up with his first release >9 to 5<, a collaboration with his partner-in-crime a different jimi. sharing a passion for deep house and jazz music, they produced this hypnotic eight minute track built around a jazzy piano loop that melts together with the bass line, surprising the listener with jimis saxophone solo. b1 achim maerz_haters gonna hate >haters gonna hate< comes from derives resident producer achim maerz who just released his first mini album >this is the end< on fine art recordings this summer. obviously it was just the beginning, as he comes up with a warm, deep and dubby yet still pushing track that lets you wanting the night to last forever. b2 tilman tausendfreund_with you the last track on this record is delivered by hamburgs latest talent, tilman tausendfreund. after releasing great solo tracks and coops with christopher rau (e.g. on contentismissing or hypercolour), on >with you< he chills it down to a funky 95 bpm, soulful sweet little something that works great both in your club and bedroom.

for a while it was the perfect label… no,were not (yet) talking about gomma from munich,also an excellent address. this is about the legendary company casablanca records&filmworks from hollywood who during the second half of the 70s literally skyrocketed and played an essential part in shaping modern disco music. besides scoring some mega successes with their famous leading acts donna summer, kiss und village people, casablanca revolutionized the development of electronic dance music like no other label.

excellent bjorn torske disco with remixes from harvey, todd terje and crimea x

organs of love are the power-sleaze duo of james mckinven (organs, love) and alicia matthews (vocals, love). james mckinvens musical odyssey started with playing synth in (kraftwerk, suicide-inspired) electro band berlin blondes. he then moved on to altered images. after that he worked in genetic studios learning from the modern day genius that was producer martin rushent (human league, the stranglers, the buzzcocks). then went on to form one dove and worked with maverick genius andy weatherall. after that he drifted back to where it all started, analog electro, and miss alicia matthews. alicia matthews has quite a different background – one from fine art and performance. through working together at the same bar and having many intoxicating late night chats, they decided to try to get back to a 70s theatrical, musical performance: where live music and art combine for something beyond the rock gig vibe. and luckily enough, miss matthews has quite the pair of pipes – a true vocal delight. the result is organs of love … who frequently perform live around glasgow and have quite the reputation of thee band to see. videos can be provided, but they are not for the faint-hearted! not that optimo music ever provide a dull moment …

martin landskys outstanding form continues with his latest release on poker flat recordings–his first outing on steve bugs label since his stunning contribution to the‚jack is back ep earlier this year. with over 10 years of association with the label, landsky is a poker flat mainstay - and with this release, its not hard to see why.the composer is an atmospheric tech-house work out that kicks off with a tight and funky groove, and then expands into an off-kilter dancefloor bomb, with nagging synth lines weaving their way through the taut, finely- tuned production. on the flip,moodmusic main-man sasse adds a dubbier take on the track, pushing the drums up in the mix and teasing out the acidic riffs to full effect. expertly building the tension, the track resolves itself in an epic breakdown.

this ep was formed with a concept in mind that involves a natural phenomenon occurring in various/different fields of science and nature - anti-parallelism. as the word suggests, anti-parallelism describes the natural relationship between two occurrences, objects or even non-material things, that are virtually identical and yet oriented in different directions. during the time the music was made i was researching natural phenomenons like this one. naturally, this became part of the nucleus, fabric and inspiration for this work. in genetics, for example, if the antiparallelity is corrupted during the process of dna replication it is called a mutation. this mutation can be anything from totally inconsequential to critical for the survival of the whole living organism. a double helix of dna contains two helixes, that are naturally anti-parallel to one another. in physics this could be two of the same objects moving through space and time in opposite directions - just like the instruments or parts of a beat in electronic music production. so metaphorically speaking,anti-parallelism holds a natural balance to keep it safe and stable. although this might sound all very conceptual and theoretical this music is obviously just what it is - it is not intended to teach math, physics or biology in any way. the above mentioned aspect has simply found its way through my head and might have led to a piece of music that somehow, at least for me, is connected to these thoughts. it might evoke something very different for you.

the brand new triphouse rotterdam label kicks off with a full ep by utrechts electronic boy wonder frits wentink. although being just 23 years of age, the dutch talent displays some highly advanced production techniques and delivers a vibrant and very modern take on house music. not sounding like anything else out there and with a real strong sense of identity this youngster clearly has a bright future ahead of him. the result of his work is an irresistible smasher that will cause some serious stir on dance floors and home systems alike.

the londinium ep is the latest release on uzuri recordings and welcomes chicago skyway back to the fold. not that hes been away too long, having produced a full 12 release and contributed to the from chicago turin amsterdam & dublin with love ep just last year. we also welcome hakim murphy to the label – with his credentials it was only a matter of time before our paths crossed!as the title suggests, this release was inspired, conceptually at least, by our nations capital, and its apparent that sean has spent quite enough time here to get the gist of the place, with the b-side tracks entitled traffic and noise, respectively. im sure he loves it here, really.musically, he keeps it closer to his windy city heart – very clearly reflecting his roots, in fact. as a dj and club promoter in mid 90s chicago, sean frequently shared the decks with some of the citys biggest talents at that time – cajmere, gene farris and spencer kinsey (gemini) among them, and one could say that theres an audible relief flavour to a-side, london streets, with its stripped-back, hypnotic stomp. its fitting that hakim murphy remixes the track, coming from similar roots within chicagos scene, and his own reworking retains the drawn-out essence of the original but brings a whole new hips-and-shoulders groove to the track.

dan deacons first albums from 2003 available for the first time on vinyl. first record comes green marbled, second is orange marbled. includes code for free digital download.

nice price deal !!! ahoy ostseeeule dennis reich. the days are getting shorter. he was now the summer of 2011. what remains is the hope of a golden autumn. the dennis has brought him to us, the golden autumn in all its facets. it has caught the fever, the baltic sea fever. since he gets the freedom for creativity and outs of everyday life. now, yes now that the days are getting shorter again, we have had the time to finally rest the soul. the titles tell of the longing for the sea. time on the waves billow, now the sea is very gentle. we are again at one with nature and music.dennis has taken up all his feelings and emotions in these two titles, and takes us on a journey, a journey to the sea. he is not alone. on his journey he meets sven tasnadi, what else one finds on poker flat and cocoon and the emotional feelings picks up and tells ist own story. but what is that, yes there are more shadows seen. the kollektiv ost and even have what to tell...

after the first release result 001 from alex flatner / hermanez with remxes by christian burkhardt and leon the second release result002 is produced by olene kadar including a big markus fix remix oldeholtwolte – olene – kadar - these three exotic terms describe an extraordinary musician. olene kadar, who is also known as henk van zwol from oldeholtwolde, is an intriguing personality with a remarkable sense for music and hairstyle. in 2007 the young dutchman supplied the nightlife with a series of rocking live-sets in places like the sugar factory and studio 80 in amsterdam. he surprised many a friend and competitor and he has accomplished the fact of you reading his biography. thanks. anotable remark is that this outstanding man has shaped a huge passion for music and creativity. because of his a-typical way of performing he is seen as the most promising liveact of this moment. after an unequalled performance at studio 80 daniel mumbling sanchez already called him the dutch alphex twin coaxingly however, because this is not how henk sees himself. the next critic of his performance at the mos ferry party at the distillery in leipzig, had a more catchy description: chaotic, unconventional , freaky , flachen und minimale beats, verzerrungen, zahlreiche breaks, sublimierter wahnsinn!

great hive audio triple vinyl pack - 6 huge tracks for 1 tiny price! featuring hive002, 003 & 004 by bassbuero, andrea oliva and animal trainer, including remixes by gruber & nuernberg, piemont and lexy.

beat a track that already is a hit? nearly impossible ? but not for noir music. they just took superfunk s lucky star and dropped it into a damn hot new edition for 2012. thanks again to solomun (diynamic, supernature) for another brilliant remix work. kolombo takes it back to the oldschool days with a deep work and a real 303 acid edit. overall a superb must-have package.

hive pack one incl tracks & remixes by matthias meyer, kruse & nuernberg, chris wood, benja, reto ardour, bassbuero

nice price deal !!! die erste limitierte 12inch aus dem vierten leila album (vÖ: januar 2012) bringt den darken und härteren track >(disappointed cloud) anyway< feat. mount sims on vocals, plus instrumental. die flipside enthält zwei exklusive non-albumtracks. limitiert auf weltweit 500 stück.

saobi records is back with a new ep, containing three excellent tracks on another classic deep house release, mixing together different forms and styles of music, trying to not have a precise musical genre but experimenting always new sounds!

the long awaited sequel to the groundbreaking >live for never< lp from new zealand electronic wonderkid consequence is completed and scheduled for a dec 19th release on exit records. the release of >live for never< reminded the electronic world of the intricacies and emotional heights of drum & bass, and carried the genre into new realms of sonic possibility. >test dream< is not for those who expect the next logical evolution of >live for never<. it is also not for the unadventurous, nor for those who seek easily digestible music. creatively free, consequence revels in pure electronic experimentation, and the result is an album that follows no rules, and explores fractal dimensions that defy conventional genres.

here at spectrum spools, one of the many missions is to make sure great, under-documented, and limited offerings get a chance to see a wider release. no ufos debut cassette, >soft coast< (2010, nice up intl), is surely no exception.

obsession is really the programmatic title of tobias olivers work of the last years. two years after his digital winter / summer release in 2009 and the human technology debut with his electro band datawelt, it is really a obsession of him, to bring out his first solo release on vinyl. if you listen to this record, you will be sure, that tobias oliver was born in a electro disco somewhere in this world. the analogy to the old school electro sound can not be ignored, when he reuses the drum and percussion sounds of well known drum machines of the past, combined with bass and synthlines, pads and strings of analog synthesizers from the past and the future - at the latest by then - you will think, that you are really out of space!

now is the time is a collection of works from nite vision, the result of two production sessions between a pair of electronic musicians heavily influenced by the pure analogue sounds and primordial brilliance and simplicity of the early house music pioneers. craig stainton and nigel rogers have teamed up to produce their first release together, exploring the deeper side of a shared love for early chicago house music. this package is not a parody or imitation, it is as authentic and genuine as the sounds recorded by pioneers such as virgo, vincent floyd and mr fingers. nite vision’s emotive sound carries on the lessons taught by these early masters, while remaining fresh and well defined. the double 12inch is a selection of 9 deep raw house tracks that bind together to provide a true listening experience as well as having the jack to rock the dance floor and ethereal melodies to engross the mind

new label by mastermind scope. mixup between deep, dreaming, jacking house. the list of involved artist and remixers needs no explanation. a little less than 8 months ago, ric mcclelland & sean grieve launched seven music as an outlet for their own material. in that short space of time, the label has grown dramatically. not only have they released their own material as scope, south west seven and sydney young, but the label has become a home for a wealth of new talent such as sumsuch, chilf, stephen day, replika and giorgio luceri. key players in the scene such as audio soul project, huxley, russ gabriel, ethyl and orlando b have also joined the seven music camp and helped the label continuously build. the label has accomplished a lot in a short space of time and this collection of tracks handpicked from the initial 10 releases is only the 1st chapter for seven music!

from the unlikely bass music hotspot of austin, texas, the mighty vvv returns to fortified audio with his strongest material yet in the form of his – and the labels – debut album. if you slept on the projects ep we released in 2010, nows the time to get acquainted with the dynamic progressive garage thats garnered praise from the likes of martyn and oneman. while still giving nods to the classic sounds of ghost, early tempa and vintage dem-2 productions, across the sea updates these formats with deep and futuristic synth work, subtle but weighty basslines and precision rhythms that mark vvv out as one of the most formidable producers working in the crowded field of bass music. this time around its not only the future sounds of london that are present, but also the ghosts of classic chicago house, richard d james-esque electronica and an ethereal contemporary soul sound. across the sea showcases the strongest work to date from a guy we consider to be one of the best in the game

pocket is the snappy moniker of nyc based richard jankovich. as the principal creative mind behind the based electro-pop band burnside project he is not just well versed in top notch original productions but also is an indemand remixer (beck, radiohead, kristin hersh, of montreal, elk city, joanna newsom and many others). his debut release on tirk is the ever-so-tuneful >here in noiseville<. in this first single richard pairs up with steve kilbey from the australian rock band the church. steve adds his thoughtful and emotively melancholic vocal to the classic, quality synth-pop backing track. first up on the remix duties is sister-label nangs favourite german golden boy, justus köhncke. justus takes things on the dancefloor route, by adding bigger synths and some rushent-esque linn drum. both justus vocal and dub versions are included. next up, italian brioski fixates on the groove by adding his slap bass and driving groove.

it might seem odd for a band without a full-length to enjoy this sort of praise. but escort is definitely not your typical band. escort is big. literally. the seventeen-member disco orchestra, founded by producers eugene cho and dan balis, and fronted by lead singer adeline michele, features an incredible cast of musicians who have played with everyone from indie-rock titans arcade fire to avant-classical luminaries alarm will sound. scissor sisters frontman jake shears recently described escort as the >best disco you have ever heard<. he just might be right.

limited edition of 500 heavy weight 180g 12 inch vinyl.
landing as the second release from the new french label clekclekboom recordings, young newroller coni drops us sensitive, deep but yet powerful tracks with sensual rnb reworks that would make any female moan. combining groovy sophisticated house and naughty/soulful bass on the lead track >luz in pool<, the parisian takes us to a delightful journey where you will be losing yourself. on the flipside, >suma< is mixing up an uplfiting 90s rnb vocal with a very effective uk funky drum line. the laid back g-swagger >crush< favoring a modern half-tempo 808 rhythm with a sweet subtle voice adding to a haunting purple synth coloration. this 3 track ep is full of heaviness and is already listed as favorite by many established big names. this number is not to be missed!

already played by mathias kaden, lauhaus, kabale und liebe & julien chaptal samuel dan drops his debute on soweso! two amazing originals with undeniable funky rhythms and crazy fx. on remix duties are two big talents and friends of the label. first of is cadenza artist andrea oliva from swiss and the second remix is by amsterdam underground dj efdé. both remixes are not to be missed!

next detroit influenced techno - techhouse bomb on thoughtless music incl. huge someone else remix. don not call it a comeback: philadelphia techno legend and 611 records founder nigel richards drops three tracks of abstract late night warehouse music with his debut release on thoughtless. the title track works a chugging low-end and insistent percussion which combine to propel it through a vortex of intergalactic analog textures. taking time out from his busy release schedule for foundsound and little helpers, fellow philadelphian someone else turns in a deeply hypnotic rework that brings reverberant chimes to the foreground atop a bass line that refuses to quit. >deeeep< sees mr. richards exploring further regions of uncharted space by crafting a sleek techno vessel out of thick bass slabs and quicksilver high-hats, pushing forward as all manner of nebula and supernova stream past at light speed. one of the most influential names of east coast techno is back with a vengeance - fasten your space suit for zero-gravity fun...

one to one records was born with a clear idea of creating a cutting edge label that would reflect the new trends in house, techno and deep not only with big names, but also discovering new talents thanks to the experience accumulated during the years by dj producer john stoongard.

ndatl continues with its latest release abacus pres idrum >bang this djembe< austin bascom is no stranger to this scene having released gems on classic labels prescription & guidance returns to the musical forefront with this 15min + remix of percussion / conceptualist davidson aka idrum. from the start, the drums automatically pull you in and then comes the hard stabbing synths that will captivate the listener and dancer, add a trumpet & some acid lines, voila! you have the next club banger! then turn it over and >welcome to the party< is classic analog tracking abacus at his best, with smooth chords and driving drums will be sure to please the deep heads worldwide. also a bonus drum dub is included for our layering djs to drive dancefloors into a frenzy!

sk 011, 444, centralbron, midsummer night, babar, russian folksong, carbon oxide, i love water, all those brilliant tiga productions... we really don t know what else to say - just try to imagine the history and future of this dance music thing we re all involved in without jesper dahlback... nah, rather not, right? being part of jespers discography is the greatest thing that has happened to studio barnhus up until now and these two tracks, fransson and dx2 rmx, are up there with all those previously mentioned masterpieces. fransson is a freaky, windowlicker-esque jam while dx2 rmx is a dance floor burner which perfectly balances melancholia with joy.

a summer special? in the winter? well yes, why not? the wph summer special 2010 is the stuff of discogs legends by now, so we figured wed do this again: a split label release between we play house recordings and lany recordings with very good music.

** vinyl only release **
heralding from the south of itay, samann was born in 1990 and has already developed a sound and substantial fan base way beyond his years. following a collaboration with the house legend chez damier,this is samanns debut solo release and comes complete with remix from man of the moment vakula. the originals on the ep have a distinct old school house flavour with a raw and underground edge. vakula keeps the melody but goes deep and trippy, layering a hypnotic bleepy riff throughout his mix.an essential tsuba limited release! there will be no repress and these tracks will not appear on any download stores. be quick!

this is the first part (of four) of the much anticipated reissue series of drexciya s early catalogue, marking 20 years since the release of their first ep deep sea dweller , and 10 years since their final album grava 4 . one of the most influential techno acts ever, and part of the heritage of detroits underground resistance, drexciya explored techno like no-one else before: raw and uncompromising music that reflected the harsh environment of the city where drexciya was conceived, with a mythical approach that only added to their cult appeal. drexciya arguably stands for the darker side of techno and electro, made not only for the club scene, but a further development of the music as an expression and extension of the mind. journey of the deep sea dweller is a near-complete collection of their early works, released in four parts, with all audio remastered from the original master tapes. since the original releases have such a strong character and stand on their own, these reissue can never recreate the magic of those originals. instead, clone have stirred up the catalogue, taking tracks out of their original context, giving the committed fan a fresh experience and the new listener a document that is the best possible introduction to the aquatic world of drexciya.

kowton and tom dicicco, residing in bristol and manchester respectively, make very different music from one another. kowtons seems to come from house, perhaps also electro and garage, often quite slow in tempo and hard to pin down to a specific genre. toms music is techno, bass heavy, melodic, textured and rooted around 125 bpm. with these distinctive styles the idea of a split ep might seem ambitious, but the result is four cohesive but different tracks that show the talents of both artists perfectly in the format of two originals on one side and two remixes of each others originals on the other. tom diciccos original is driven by a low-mid range thick stab and pounding kick drum, littered with intricate but not overbearing hi hat and snare work and some very atmospheric mid range. kowtons is subtle and sparse, low fidelity and plodding, with rattling percusion carrying the tune along. on the other side of the record, kowtons remix of toms original is driven by an enormous bassline, with an off kilter dubby feel to the slow tempo and genre defying tune. toms remix of kowton rounds off the ep with a return to stab driven techno, pulsating, dynamic and trance inducing.

chicagos richard pegue was one of the most intriguing figures to come out of the chicago soul scene in the 1960s and 1970s. raised during the citys fertile doo-wop era, pegue immersed himself in music immediately. he cut his chops as a mobile dj, record store clerk and recording artist before stepping into the booth as one of chicagos most enduring radio personalities to grace the citys airwaves. the nickel and penny labels featured in this compilation are twin sides of the same eccentric coin, pegue himself.

local talk is proud to present the first release on their sub-label 1nce again. this is where we bring back classic and forgotten house gems from back in the day with new mixes and reworks. for our first release we have gone back to 97 and a producer known and respected worldwide in the house music community with more than 200 production credits under his belt. joshua michaels aka joshua iz perhaps best known for his collabs with dwayne washington as iz & diz but has of course used many other pseudonyms over the years for releases on labels like prescription, balance, classic, junior boys own, om and guidance. the return was first released on heard, sub-label to tom middletons evolution / universal language productions ltd. using his moniker circulation. the track can easily be described as a mammoth house track, clocking in just over 12 minutes. its one of those pieces of music that’s stood the test of time and why iz has been a major force in electronic music for so many years. on the flip much hyped duo prommer & barck stripped it down from its original costume leaving not much left of the source material resulting in something that we best could describe as old school warehouse meets uk bass. its pretty raw and definitely a basement sureshot!