vinyl only, 180 gramm pressing, blue vinyl and strong limited. >primary colours< life begins with the echo inspectors creation, lunar shadows. exploring the depths of space, lunar shadowÊs form begins humble, discreet, with its stealth like kick forming structure around dark matter, playful hats, deep sub and intertwining textures and layered frequencies.over the ages the moon has helped us describe everything from rarity, love and lunacy. this release is another interpretation by of the over-standing sphere in the sky.

this duo techno project of (denis cast, kilrill sil) as we know by the name of easy changes, who made lot of noise with they back to back two releases on foundsound records continue to develop they unique symbiosis of rhythmical patterns with the world of mysterious sounds and sub minded mood currents. easy changes create unique suspense that catch the ears of techno funs all over the world. as a result core of they music has continues progression, kind of like a story with multi scenarios between current and future life s.

after two releases on desolat x, mannheim based producer basti grub steps up with a sublime 4 track ep on desolat. having garnered the support of the likes of sven vaeth, villalobos, luciano and matthew dear, basti grubs productions ooze a life-long affinity with electronic music. following the well received primavera album on his label höhenregler, grubs first ep for desolat exemplifies his homogenous mixture of grooving techno, swing-sounds, ethnological influences and his typical grube-estique drums. and we dare to say that asante sana is the best basti grub ever. enjoy!

das soloalbum des black uhuru-gruendungsmitglieds von 1982 im originalcover als lp neu aufgelegt! der longplayer wurde mit den roots radics und dem bläsersatz von dean fraser & nambo robinson im channel one studio von soldgie und scientist aufgenommen und abgemischt, als produzent zeichnete henry junjo lawes verantwortlich.

we are really pleased to welcome steve pickton aka soul 223 aka stasis, and many others side projects, in the neroli family. been a fan of his many aliases and projects since the mid nineties, releasing on art, opart, peacefrog, b12, multiplex, likemind, otherworld and so on.

limitierte neuauflage im originalcover von 1980! aufgenommen im channel one studio mit den roots radics und von scientist bei king tubbys abgemischt. weitere credits sind produzent: henry junjo lawes, bass: errol flabba holt, drums: carlton santa davis, guitar: earl chinna smith, eric bingy bunny lamont, keyboards: ansel collins, gladstone gladdy anderson, percussion: christopher sky juice blake, saxophone: headley bennett, trombone: val bennett, trumpet: bobby ellis

perc trax is proud to unveil the debut ep by pinion, known in a former life as us-based producer bobby dowell. pinion is the sound of a man with his own vision of music, sitting somewhere between classic industrial and contemporary techno without slavishly bowing down to either discipline. where the likes of ancient methods and perc are the sound of metal on metal, pinion is more like wood on leather, a ceremonial throb that switches in an instant from tightly locked grooves to more freeform rhythmic patterns.

nice price deal !!! prism studied drums under vance gordan specialising in afro cuban rhythms and the moeller technique prior to venturing into music production. after becoming more intrigued by the intricate likeness of all societies, cultures and religions, prism was created with a deeper purpose. not only to showcase these influences but to convey an awareness that all things no matter how different they may appear in physical form, are all the same. having an ear for deep jazzy tunes and being hugely influenced by the early metalheadz era, prism continues this sound in his selection of music playing vinyl and unreleased dubs from all around the world. always in tune with the roots of what started both dubstep and drum and bass, prisms selection rarely strays away from raw, emotional bass music but contains something for everyone which will insure a good time for all who catches one of his sets

reissue coming soon!

to do things, that are not quite usual, free from standards and away from drawer think is here the topic of the next sono vivo catalog number. there are every time again different >things<, that influence the emotions and the life of one person. and that is exactly what wigbert wants to express with his new single >things<. the focus of things is the acid similar moogbassline surrounded by percussive and drum-like elements, which produce a special groove. slowly and full of energy one increase after the other devolopes during the track, until it reaches its peak after the break. souvenir and freebase records artist chris wood took the original track and created a nice tech house remix quite to his style. with a mixture of techno and tech house, old school and new school the topic >things< is brought expertly to the point and you can find it to the peaktime on the dancefloor for sure!

twelve years ago tresor records released terrence dixons debut album >from the far future< - a personal homage to the art and ancestry of techno, culminating in a discursive and dream-like course through the genres many tomes, complete with subtle nods to key protagonists such as kraftwerk, derrick may and juan atkins. a luminescent and ethereal catalogue of tracks awash with shimmery synths and taught rhythmical programming - that still holds true today, >from the far future< made for a stunning first full length that cemented dixons already proven credentials from his population one work and utensil records foundations. after a string of stylistically rich releases - including another album, >train of thought<, this time for cologne-based label yore records - the detroit native returns to tresor records with >from the far future pt.2< - an ambitious, scopey and deeply personal sequel.

very special release!!! no represses when working on something, many other things happen which have an appeal of their own but do not fit together with what you have in mind, or where you are heading. this series of recordings is about the unexpected, things opposed to the plan. it is a slice of life, a snapshot that divides before and after. the more conscious you are of moments like this, the more often you will experience that something special is happening right now, in this second. and then it is gone for ever… unless you buy it on vinyl... already played by karotte (cocoon / great stuff)

gregor tresher and cocoon are linked by a long-time relationship which starts all the way back in 2004, when sven väth played gregors productions in heavy rotation. > about a good place< is a huge prime time floor monster as we like it.

following the extraordinary outings of his 2010 debut 12 inches on phantasy sound (summertime our league / havai), and an album and mini album in 2009/11 respectively (weekend / preparing a voice to meet the people coming) on perdizes dream/glue moon, sao paolo based babe, terror returns with knights ep his visionary take on modern sampleapsychedelica or wdm (wrong dance music) as he describes it, composed under the influence of the cadence of life. this heady stew of unsettling aural landscapes and lush, cinematic stories, have earned him the admiration of the new yorker, said the gramophone, the guardian, coke machine glow and uncut as well as the likes of arto lindsay, four tet, james holden.
this isnt your average piece of vinyl as well as >five killer tracks of skewed house / hynogogia<, it features etched illustrations around the edge and in the centre. oh, and listeners have to play it from the inside out – i.e. the stylus needs to be placed in the middle of the record…

inspired by life long dedication to music and a rebel in the underground dance scene santiago de chile based producer jeaven presents his debut on resopal. his playground effects ep is a three-tracker showing his personal definitions of contemporary house / detroity - minimal - or how should we name it ? simply ... music! playground effect, the ep title is a great description of jeavens music, where everything is in constant and vibrant motion. from the the way the tracks evolve - to sound design to the beat-programing – there are no presets. the title track seems to spin at two velocities at once, balancing a driving, linear groove with half-speed voices to create a sense of suspended animation. centralized goes even deeper, with a rippling bass melody that gets deep inside your stomach. all three tracks on this ep are like springtime on hot wax.

her fantasy is the second single to drop and lead single from beams. >do i feel love like all of the others or is this feeling only mine?< dear sings on the strutting track, later wondering >am i one heartbeat away from receiving a damaging shock to my life?< these are the words of a man with something to lose—love, stability, a burgeoning family. dear is growing up—reluctantly, maybe—and he wears his newfound lyrical maturity with grace.

we are very pleased to welcome bleak on deeply rooted house for his second release on the label, a pure techno 4 track ep and one of the strongest deeply rooted so far! dj deep:i have been very impressed with bleaks talent and how he can combine different styles of techno and still produce very personal music. each track, in my opinion, has a life of its own, it starts in a certain way, and takes you to different places. the arrangements are very subtle, sometimes hypnotic, very intense and emotional, the way the drums evolve and drive the tracks, or how deep chords apear in the back ground taking the track to a differrent territory etc.i hope youll like this 12inch as much as i do!

leonard cohen, the most elegant canadian bard, whispers his way through his 2004 album >dear heather< like a poet quietly musing over his life and loves.
music on vinyl is releasing this quietly powerful album for the first time on vinyl (180 gram audiophile pressing), so you can memorize the songs in time for his european tour later this year!

in italys deepest south, where summer sun is harsh and burns you at midday, sweat is real. you can smell, taste and feel it. it s cold sweat. from constant fear, that haunts people in the dusty streets like shadows. some say, its only paranoia. but you can t deny the kidnappings, the stick-ups and the killings. police is doomed to watch, hands cuffed, since the power lays in the hands of others. who are they? they are invisible. you can only see the bloodshed and the tears. and like everywhere else in the world: violence is always calling for more violence. this is the life of jack curtu. and his music takes you there. three slices, each unique in style, yet united by human rage, misery and desperation. senza via duscita - theres no way out! lux rec knows.

this is the debut release of berlin based producer franklin de costa on mule musiq. he has released from some various label like curle or trapez. title track on a side is atmospheric jazzy deep house. if you like the sound of larry heard, you will definitely be into this song. b side is berlin manner dark house tracks. maybe it is for fans of omar s.

ok, to call this album long awaited or highly anticipated would be a non sequitur. what lies here before you is sculpted out of the blood and tears of 5 years of life, and all the dreams, imagination, tristesse and longing that goes along with it. the name orgue electronique shouldnt be new to you, cause it isnt. for over a decade it has been lurking in the periphery of house music - forever too early or too late for the trend, be it as a solo artist or working alongside legowelt. but it seems the apotheosis is finally here, in the form of this mesmerizing double album: wholly matured and further enhanced by collaborations with luminaries like robert owens, alden tyrell and cult hero fre2k. but to just dismiss this as a retro house record would be to sell it short in a big way. sure it was influenced by the usual bunch of pioneers and icons, but this is not an epigone, this is music that is. its warm and generous, made up of real emotions, of moments frozen in time and of the impassioned cries of a soul on the run. thats right, this aint no hipster shit dime-a-dozen facebook house gonzales! to finally let it go after so many years is - for all the parties involved - a strange yet exciting moment, not unlike the birth of an elephant baby. out of a human female

the next release on the la-based culprit truly represents the new age of global, musical connectivity. a showcase of original material from three artists, separated by locale but united by a like-minded approach to dance music - londoner and frequent culprit flier matt tolfrey, miami-based lazaro casanova, making his label debut, and the local angeleno boy nikko gibler pay tribute to a lifestyle spent in planes, hotel and at airports with the aptly named, lax ep

after a superb 2011 for crosstown rebels, they are now proud to present their next album, amirali >in time<. tipped as a one to watch for 2012 (mixmag), iranian/canadian producer amiralis debut album is truly exceptional, a subtle combination of house, techno, funk, electronica and downbeat with indie sensibilities. the album is reminiscent of depeche mode, radiohead, underworld and art department all through a modern electronic paradigm. amirali features on vocals on the album and is already being widely, regarded as one of the most accomplished debut albums of recent years. his recent single beautiful world (featuring remixes from deniz kurtel, daniel bortz & hrdvsion) was met with rapturous appeal gaining an ever-increasing legion of fans. in time is a fantastic body of work, from the hit singles my way, beautiful world and just an illusion to the down tempo painting on a canvas and last words, the album is full of beautiful sonic vignettes. other highlights include the broken beat whisper, the infectious hear me and the mammoth sounds of my life. just an illusion will be released shortly after the album featuring mk, franck roger and appleblim remixes. amirali has succeeding in producing a mesmeric and consummate body of work. the album has already been playlisted on npr and looking like another big album release for crosstown rebels.

from gui borattos latest album iii comes >this is not the end<, an indie minded track that convincingly demonstrates guis impressive skill set when it comes to emotional narratives embedded in a distinctively monumental context. like his timeless >beautiful life< and last years album highlight >destination: education< (already remixed to perfection by terranova and tale of us), >this is not the end< features the beautiful vocals of luciana villanova, who seems to know exactly what makes gui tick - which doesnt come as a surprise, as they are married – and possesses this rarest of all gifts, an unique voice that seems to address each listener personally. in his own 2012 mix featured here, gui doesnt so much concentrate on the originals tearjerking qualities (which were already fully formed), but streamlines the arrangement for ease of use on the floor of your choice, making the track even more refined and addictive. those of you looking for a slighty more adventurous approach will find their satisfaction with michael mayers rework on the flipside, where the source materials hypnotic qualities are brought to the fore, resulting in a masterful slice of catchy prime time psychedelica. with both mixes turning out to be instant classics, we can definitely confirm that this is not the end.

the debut release of christopher rau on mule musiq. christopher rau have released from such a amazing label like smallville records or dj kozes pampa. he is definetly one of the best artist in the modern deep house scene. title track on a side is quite unique deep house tune. its like a collaboration of larry heard and dj koze. on b side, >that dam love< is already picked up for mule label compilation >im starting to feel ok vol.5< this track is his trademark melancholic house tune. >balance live< is more minimal&alternative.

stefan goldmanns adem finally brings a new concept of handling melodies to the world of house and techno. pushy synths tuned to arabian intervals, playfully pitch bent around one repeated note that sticks to the kick as if its life depends on it. its as if a parallel universes acid has been invented in some lunatic asylum in tirana. this primitive melody is as alienatingly synthetic as it is offensively brain-dissolving. in the hands of a dj, adem” is like the captagon formula in the hands of the bulgarian secret service: many deaths, big bucks. chalga, tallava, manele - call it anything. the b-side’s rigid chain is as detuned, yet strictly limited to a rogue off-beat bassline pumping in between metallic house drums. thats it.

introducing kleine reise records, a berlin based label flowering from the roots of their beloved clubs kleine reise & loftus hall, a natural progression to further share our world of sound. life is change, tastes evolve, the only essential ingredient is for our music to have soul. free from the shackles of any particular style or genre and from the constraints of time, we begin a journey through the sonic universe. our first offering comes from two of kleine reises founding members dara drea oneill and peter power. on the a-side we have sun-k, composed during several sundowns at the hazy heights of last summer. channeling the collective spirit of the open-air arena, it offers the first glimpse into peters ufordian fantasy. on the b-side, dara takes a bare-back ride through a pitched dreamscape. the constant flapping wings of a little dragon guides him. if you stretch out your arms it feels like flying. lastly with >red roses< peter conjures up an irresistible dream-like, slo-mo workout, guaranteed to be drifting out across the adriatic beach parties this summer take a little trip with us. love the kr family

label like soma records, universal, get physical and also highgrade, all contribute to the impressive credentials of the spaniard, prompts breathtaking live sets and releases. but prompt, himself the founder of his own label 7noise, is never one to rest on his laurels: instead he continues to push boundaries with his new live project: the prompt live band, a fusion of electronic sound production and jazz. this is not the first such step for the clasically trained musician, with his onuba project he has already mixed the flamenco sound of home country with electronic music. the three tracks to be released on highgrade records, created in collaboration with the chop suey quartet, bring to life what would appear to be almost impossible: a real connection between the highly concentrated nature of electronic rhythms and the loose and improvised sounds of jazz instrumentation. the result is a very special kind of studio jam session: victor tarín on piano, david blanco on bass, daniel del val on the drums - and prompt on a computer! with so much pasion for musical innovation on show, its no wonder that highgrade co-boss todd bodine wanted to get his fingers into the pie and deliver his own remix for the ep

kaiserdisco are more often in the air than on the ground so we are lucky to gets this one from them in time! two brand new tracks out of the kaiser küche. >semiramis< has the bongos bouncing high and vocals racing in… this is a polyrhythmic and true irresistible: kaiser-tune! the kaisers once again take you by the hand and lead you to a land of tropic dance fever and continue their exploration of funky beat constructions that will put fire to every dance floor in town.
with >menon<, kaiserdisco go a different way … they combine disco claps and 60ies organ sound… writing one of these euphoria ballads that somehow keep their understatement while on the other side they keep on growing and growing… to an enormous size… we could swear this sounds like one of these classics you keep in your head all your life..., humming them to yourself... never knowing what they actually are. maybe you know?

like hardly any other ambassador of modern rhein main house music, christian burkhardt has experienced a true rocket-like takeoff in the last year. burkhardts cocoon debut ep stopover goa has, after one year, still a place of honour in many djs record cases. also his legendary live set in the pouring rain at last years green & blue may belong to the lasting memories of a life dedicated to electronic music. the heidelberg-born producer has already worked for la peña, raum…musik and oslo, and his collaborations with einzelkind and sascha dive became a talking point, too. with his second ep for cocoon, he again sets new standards. theres nobody around who is able to alienate vocals from the collective memory of afro-american culture into a hallucinogenic cocktail without harmful side effects in such a way than burkhardt is. nevertheless, and despite the massive, forward-pushing bass drum and hand claps, he never loses the focus of his soul. so - open your mind, we wish you lots of fun with heart and mind and the considerably acid-like waffles, while the tropical-hypnotic seagull atmosphere of twentysecondcenturydrama already whets the appetite for the upcoming club summer season of 2012.

now approaching its fifth year of groundbreaking releases, med school excitedly present 2012s follow-up to the critically acclaimed new blood series. bringing together a collection of artists suited to the med school sound from the as-yet unknown to the underground hero, each track brings another interesting layer to the album.
with no less than eight tracks split across two 12 inch vinyl, this is jam packed with the finest beats and basslines.
a transfusion of med school versatility, with releases reaching outside the limits of d+b and into 2-step and dubstep. blood pressure follows up new blood 011 and takes it to a whole new level!

its been a full 12 inch months since luca bacchettis remix of david alvarados >klugh”<blazed its trail here on ovum. so what better way for us to ramp up the temperature in these cold winter months than to welcome our great friend back with his latest double-header. now residing in barcelona, the tuscan has enjoyed yet another successful year. whilst luca turned his hand to a&r ing and enjoying great success with the signings for his own hideout label, he also impressed again with his own work for the likes of wagon repair, defected and crosstown rebels. having opened the year with a serious slice of techno, luca leads ovum back to house as he presents two beautifully warm sun-drenched numbers. the bongo-heavy >on the moon with you < has us dreaming of summer as it bathes us in spine-tingling synths, beautiful melodies and dreamy vocals. from the balearic sounds of the title track to the african rhythms and inspirations of >high life<. high life is a track laden with vocal samples, and powered by its potent piano riff

exceptional debut album!!early support by groove magazine, resident advisor, oliver hafenbauer, gerd janson, lawrence more to come.. sometimes things in life never occur as planned. so it happend to edward aka. gilles aiken, when the berlinbased artist was looking for a new apartment. somehow he found himself moving to a very small fairy tale-like village called teupitz in brandenburg, germany. it was there were edward rediccovered his deep love for nature and silence. with long extensive walks along the teupitzer lake he got to the bottom of his true love for house music. within the silence he could still hear a distant pulse of basslines ringing. and after release for giegling, blooming soul and white it was time to make the next step. with all the nature surrounding him, he finally felt able to get all the music out. music which ended up as his debut album, simply called teupitz

played and supported by luke slater,and, cedrik, marcel dettmann,inigo kennedy, norman nodge, dadub,conrad van orton, audio injection and more.timber-seeking and testing are the key for ang,a label engaged in a large range of electronic music.this label wants to transmit the direct action of sound on the soul.composition comes into contact with the soul and establishes the resonance.a label that cant be described simply by being ambient,but surely it is a label with music suspended between astraction and representation,a synthesis of external vision and internal contemplation.a long journey called ang this was the presentation of the concept when gianluca angelini began his digital label. the time is past and the love for electronic music, his background, and feedback from many great artists made sure that ang born vinyl. and here we are.the first vinyl ang is completely electronic music (as always has been)! the labels owner shows three tracks.in the a side,sound p.q.r. is a reminder to all that influenced the musical life of the artist.rhythmic breaks. hypnotic sounds like a battle game.tb - 303. classic vocal samples of the first series simon harris.edge of kaos is as confusing as the title describes it.fast rhythmic breaks alternate with moments of reflection, then again kaos,frenetic and abstract rhythm.the nonsense that so influenced generations of electronic music lovers.the b side is luke sinewalker.a journey through the hypnotic parts of a pure electro!this is just the beginning.we confirm for the new vinyl label a long journey called ang.

the irresistible electronic trio formed by antonio pecori stefano meucci and andrea giacchetti mainly known as the clover strikes back on bosconi records with another strong 4 tracks ep. after an year spent into researchin and experimenting in their own studio, jammin for hours like a proper band as they are, using analogue machines, freaky instruments and concrete sounds, our lovely boys, always keepin their distinctive funky n groovy attitude, turned the page of their past west-coast inspired funky house vibe and changed the way of seeing club music into giving life to a completely new, fresh and personal house style. the whole ep sounds like house music influenced by post rock bands like tortoise and kraut legends like can and this 12inch is an absolut winner that sees on a side the psychedelic tribal funk of goodies while on the second cut theres the subliminal mood of wandering souls, b side instead goes more spiritual and rockin thanks to the manipulated percussive trip of find yourself and the darkdroning session of amsterdam house don san proper remixing goodies. a real four season ep!

mannequin is sincerly proud to announce the second volume of the much acclaimed italian new wave italian compilation. danza meccanica is the latest, unmissable chapter in the story of italian post punk - the less traditionally rock branch. it outlines the approach taken by ten more or less unknown groups who all deserve rediscovery and to be remembered alongside luckier outfits. ten tracks that spell out the manifesto of a scene fascinated by electronic innovation, a scene that used the sounds coming out of english labels like factory, 4ad and mute as a reference point. the grey atmospheres and raincoats of a still-divided berlin, and those of manchester, which along with sheffield produced sounds destined to inspire future generations of musicians and producers. limited edition of 500 copies, 2 inserts

at this point it is difficult for us to sum up the multi-faceted career and personality of tony rohr. he is brooklyns bang mixed with mid-western politeness, and is easily one of the most original and well-liked artists in the industry. his sought-after live pa, matched with a discography and release schedule that aspiring artists would kill for, keeps him consistently in high demand. he has turned up the heat in recent years, burning miles across the globe and sharing his enthusiasm for music and life via macbook, machinedrum and two korgs.

limited edition super loud double vinyl, also contains free junior vasquez mix cd!
the music on this two volumes of 2x12 lp features tracks that were the soundtrack to voguing, the dance style that erupted in new york city between 1988–1995.

talkin bout pop music.pop & eye return on great form. overdubbed overtures from all four corners of the dance music world with recognition value,virtue and elegance: space r&b, atlantis disco, carribean new wave, minimal boogie and a declaration of love. four tracks like gentle uppercuts.

wonderful remastered reissue of nancy martins >cant believe<, a deep italo/proto house cut from back in 1982 recorded by canadian producer domenic sciullo. featuring an awesome phat analogue italo-style bassline, great sexy vocals and an irresistible chugging groove that gets the floor bouncing, it became an anthem in the underground clubs of chicago, championed by the likes of frankie knuckles and ron hardy. released here on the original neige records label which features the full length long version of this killer and also the highly useful instrumental version. essential

nico stojans last release on upon you was a collaboration with the cheapers. before that, he had his debut on uy together with pele. now, the former hip- hop producer, took the streets of spain all by himself and brought back an endotherm tech-house breeze to blow-dry our backstock catalogue and in wich we can preserve our summer memories in- for the cold days ahead. not only wants the namegiving a1 of the uy054 to dancingly dig itself into the sand-beach… eaven the b1 ttitle quiet now is wearing bikini-fashion. for those who like to withdrawel in the winter into steaming halls will be gratified by the remix from hektor. the born mexican which found his way through london into berlin is turning the focal point from quit now into the direction main stage and lets the base drop. for the digital delights in life: nicos track dusty fingers is ready to be downloaded- also a consequent techno-remix from meyerdierks.

wave turned out to be the last album the patti smith group would record, as it was also last album smith would record before a nine year hiatus. the godmother of punk decided to focus on her family life and moved to michigan, but not before leaving us with gems like the sexually mysterious >dancing barefoot< (dedicated to her husband to be fred sonic smith) and her amazing, biting version of >so you want to be (a rock n roll star)<. produced by todd rundgren, this is her most pop-oriented album, and many at the time could not appreciate her more accessible sound. nevertheless, wave, her spoken word tribute to pope john paul i (who reigned for only 33 days) is as touching and harrowing now as when it came out in 1979. available on vinyl for the first time since its original release!
pressing on 180 grams audiophile vinyl, includes 4 page insert.

with marc poppcke s >mind revolution ep< we are proud to present crossfrontier audio s first artist ep, the second vinyl release, and the last release in 2011. after releases and remixes on labels like freerage, defected, soma and darkroom dubs and finishing his masters at the berlin university of arts, crossfrontier audio labelhead marc poppcke delivers his frist full artist ep in 2011. with a touch of house, a hint of progressive, some techno on top and everything garnished with a whiff of melancholy, marc brings us four tracks displaying his taste in music and his love for four-to-the-floor electronic club music. the tracks on this ep send you on a journey, perfect for the late hours of the night. he takes you up to space, spins you around, and brings you back down to earth with the drop, leaving you tumbling and now knowing where you are. just like it should be.

four dancefloor oriented dubs from tom tragos latest album iris by tom trago himself!

ultraschall is an homage to the first big techno club in munich. the owners of harry klein were part of the old ultraschall, which has a unique legendary status nowa¬days. the older generation in particular often long for the good old days. yes those times shouldnt be forgotten, especially not in terms of sound, but its also important to move on and attempt new things. like supporting vinyl, going to a who¬lefood shop or ending war. ok that might sound like a bro¬ken record, but how about spending less time on facebook and actually with your friends, cooking for your parents or organizing a break dance battle in your backyard? daniel takes us on a journey through the past and back to the future again. a charming mixture of laid-back grooves combined with some rough n ready rave moments make this a rapturous trip, no matter what time it is. track names are a really interesting element of music. some artists dont care about them at all and call their tracks a1 or something non-descript. yet many titles can be really funny, others made up words, and some corre¬spond to current events or times. some just really fit the sound. if you lose something, in general its a pretty nasty and unsettling feeling. but you have to deal with bad luck when it strikes. losing something can teach you an im¬portant lesson, or simply show you what it means to be unfortunate and down. not knowing the lows as well as the highs wont allow you to evaluate life very well. most important is to really feel and be yourself, despite the ups and downs.

and there is life on the moon! richard von der schulenburg aka rvds brings with > moon oddity< the soundtrack of weekends journey outer space with real house music on laid records 2011. the result of playing his synths and drumcomputers virtuosic like no other is the most eccentric twelve-inch on dial records sublabel so far. dancemusic can be so quirky, wacky, jacky - far out deep inside

combining gangsta cornrows with a classical background, alicia seamlessly blends strong melodies and hip hop beats with classic arrangements. now, ten years after release, the sound of this album hasn’t dated, like the artist that created it, it has ripened and earned a worthy place in the pantheon of pop music!
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

recorded over the past three years, across the creative trinity of berlin, brooklyn and the sleepy hollow town of hamilton, near niagara falls in ontario, canada, new looks self-titled debut album is a feverishly anticipated affair. the canadian future pop duo and real life couple, sarah ruba and adam pavao have an undeniable creative synergy, combining the stunning, synth-playing chanteuse and former model, 25-year-old ruba (previously shot by the likes of cult fashion provocateur bruce weber) and multi-instrumentalist, 31-year-old producer pavao. there is a confidence and wit to their songwriting, coupled with cosmic tweaks and soft synths underpinning their future pop aesthetic. its controlled yet wistful pop perfectionism.
including code for free download of this album.

mr. mageeka makes a welcome return in the wake of >different lekstrix<, the mutated funky banger that caused straight up mayhem on many dancefloors the world over, upon its release via numbers last year. the much-anticipated follow up, penned for release on phuture shock musik, comes in the shape of >vintage malarkey<, which sees the east-londoner offer further next level shenanigans. employing a similar formula as its predecessor, this one is stripped down and quintessentially hypnotic - instantly luring you in with a looped god made me funky - esque groove, over a brisk swinging rythm, whilst occasionally throwing you off-guard through the introduction of angular synths and offbeat claps, as well as an inspired collage of samples that maintains the quirky nature of the production throughout. the single comes backed with >de congo<, a funky conga-laden number, that is enhanced by an addictive fusion of west african guitar licks, kalimba stabs and frisky percussion, though the real icing on the cake being its meandering trumpet hook, altogether coming off like a live high-life jam. early support from the likes of rinse fms scratcha and marcus nasty.