shapeshifter is the second ep by aurora halal, artist and creator of ny s mutual dreaming parties & the sustain-release festival. the ep dives deeper into the unique sound world introduced by last years passageway, its 5 tracks a deftly conjured ride through liquid emotive states. shimmering waves of dark hypnotic energy rise and fall, evoking both synthetic plasmoid menace and soft sighing warmth, all brought to life by halals nuanced and rapidly evolving sound design.

michael l penman s lazy boy opens up proceedings on a dark and hypnotic tip with dreamy pad lines, modulating bass tones and weighty distorted rhythms. belgium s igor vicente reworks lazy boy next and provides a more reduced take on things with sparse percussive elements and menacing atmospheres. on the flip side scott kemp turns in sirma , a subtly unfolding groove-led number built around stripped rhythms and soft synth flourishes, while sascha dive rounds off the package by reshaping sirma into a brooding, seven-minute mesmeric workout.

myk derill is one of the most interesting dub-techno artists. here he offers four great tracks of high quality and class. never hard but never soft. myk derill takes a turn for a more broken rhythm industrial looped with vocal.

waehlscheibe is back: the swiss label keeps on doing what it does best and releases another truly deep and dubby house record. this time its japanese artist takuya morita known for his releases on morris / audio and adjunct who pleases with soft pads and chords, rich delays and ultra low basses. all four tracks on this record are strictly instrumental and oscillate nicely between deep house and techno. moreover, they cover a wide range of moods suitable for playing at various times of the night. the >placid sunset ep< comes with a special 2nd version of the title track which has been reconstructed and stripped down by s&ro and alessandro crimi from waehlscheibe. as always all tracks have been mastered by above smoke at the hole of dub studio.

introducing the new vinyl only label, public system recordings, co run by matthieu foltyn and eric strykert. the first release is a split series ep from dj spider and grey people. starting off the ep, dj spider s mind field offers a percussive drum riff, warm synths, and a slight off beat rhythmic intensity that moulds together perfectly. next on spider s side is demon seed an intense journey utilizing deep stabbing kicks, delayed snares, whistling synths, and finishes with a soft subtle chant. flipping the record, grey people enters into the well familiar analogue techno spectrum. deep friday builds up with short stabbing cords, flickering snares and a spooky vocal. too much relevance is a rough acid chicago throw back. don t let this one slip!!

its time to welcome another member to the family. let s all give a round of applause for naphta. with stellar releases on studio barnhus (palm trees love ep) & transatlantyk (solar empire ep) and getting rep from such fine djs and producers as jimpster, eddie c, justin van der volgen, soft rocks, zambon, mudd (claremont 56) and jacques renault - we simply had to sign this wonderful artist, dj and rbma graduate to omena. the debut release, baltic rim, will be out at the end of april and contains two tracks, kaiju stomp & striker eureka. remixes by polish super stars the phantom & jaromir aka ptaki and omena label boss tooli. if you ever wanted a record that combines exotic rhythms with your favourite sunset chords, dervish basslines and snake charming melodies then this release is for you. as always, the very talented ivo kiusalaas has provided the label art

invisible inc launches with this 4-track sampler 12”/ep from four artists that we plan to be releasing music by over the coming year – secret circuit, higamos hogamos, tim love lee and the poncho brothers. packed with modular synthesizer funk, psychedelic wonk, kraut-rock infused space opera and downtempo analogue “balearica”, the 12” is due to be in shops in early may. already getting praise from soft rocks (esp institute, endless flight), house of traps (firecracker, unthank, sacred summits), dj kaos (rong music, dfa, jolly jams, astrolab), josé manuel (eskimo, kinfolk, disques sinthomme), bobby beige (pork, garden zadar), chuggy (emotional response/especial) and gavin hardkiss (hardkiss, siesta, sunburn

the second instalment from the bremen based drowned records! this various artists ep sees four blistering tracks covering a broad range of styles - the gritty, beat driven drumteror , a clanging house anti-anthem from lem, soft, pad laden journeys from qnete and a straight techno stomper from tobs! an essential release from this fledging imprint, comes in extremely limited copies, with hand screened sleeves!

following the success of the first three releases, polish imprint transatlantyk is back with more playful dance floor jams. this brand new offering showcases the unusual production talent of a well known polish hip-hop beatmaker lukasz maszczynski who until now was best known for serving fat beats for best underground rappers under his kixnare alias, under which he also released 3 solo albums on the polish u know me imprint. his new alter ego - universo - is dedicated to deep and raw house-oriented music, leaving soft, r&b infused electronic jams and raw sample-heavy beats behind. the ep opener amazones fuses rolling bass and synths with heavy drums and mind enhancing soundscapes, creating beautiful late night jam. chrome takes its sounds and inspirations out of chicago house playbook and works them to great effect. yebo is the perfect peak-time banger. its rolling, irresistible groove and chords are reminiscent of motor city drum ensemble s finest moments. fat, fresh and funky! closing the ep is sus , a deep ambient track with liquid-like synths pouring bits of melancholy on top of delicate drums. all four tracks have been road-tested by the transatantyk family and will be the source of endless fun for you and the dancers on the floor. ahoj!

midas104 is a rising young producer which flies between pretty deep house and soft techno sounds. always hard at work his output is huge and after releases for high profile labels like katermukke,crossfrontier audio and parquet records he is about to release his next ep named humming top on ursl records this year

10 track 12- on collectable japanese label -snaker-. leaving signature fm synthesis work arcade game, blends with soft reggae feelings, his programming make more minimalismic, polyrhythmic and even funky approach through eerie,vertiginous,glistering and ominous without long dramatic notes. this primary sound make us mad, it has something common to lo-fi feeling or row house groove.

the new series of 030, come out with its first release seeing as the protagonist the label owner, micol danieli, along with a collaboration with anb, and a contribution by lakker. dark sounds expressing an experimental concept in the first part, while employing soft melodies on the other side, so as to balance against a trip in a kind of labyrinth. creating a symmetry between them.

fragil musique s 14th release comes from cosmjn, young and rising romanian producer delivering a perfect and subtly crafted dancefloor outline.a dope track, sweating with a continuous and hypnotic groove stretches elegantly over the a side. for all house music connoisseurs. to elevate the gem even more, none other than marcellus pittman on the b side. here, it s all a matter of generous and appealing curves, for a deep and soft-spoken re arrangement that keeps true to the original.

this compilation collects ciullinis self released domestic exile cassette (1983) as well as other selections

300 copies only, dj support from midland, dam swindle, oneman, deetron...
the next release on rinse is the second in a series of three eps of gorgeous, punch-drunk house music from label regular rupert taylor, aka xxxy. the follow-up to last years acclaimed 18 hours, it is a further spiral inwards for the tripped-out, wistful style he has increasingly come to make distinctly his own, with clouds of arpeggiated synth notes and vapourised voice rolling atop pillow-soft, droning bass.

mannequin records is proud to present a double lp and cd compilation of one of the most important industrial bands active during the 80s in the uk. bourbonese qualk were an experimental music group from england who where active from 1979 until 2003. throughout this period they had a number of different line-ups but this album concentrates on the period from 1983 until 1987 with the trio of simon crab, julian gilbert and steven tanza. during this time the group released five albums: laughing afternoon, hope, the spike, preparing for power and the self-titled bourbonese qualk on their own recloose organisation and new international records labels.

vinyl reprint of a highly sought after electronic abstract future jazz release by italian library/soundtrack composer piero umiliano /moggi originally release on omicron. pieros releases are generally hard to find and very expensive on vinyl and this here, released on mental grooves sublabel wrwtww makes no difference. heres a review from a last years cd edition: tra scienza e fantascienza is an album of histrionic piero umiliani recorded under the pseudonym moggi.

lucianno s groove can be defined as a projection of his inner self and his life experiences as a young beatmaker in the deep thickness of argentina s inner cloister. hood cuts is explained by itself, bossy basses, mental rhythms and soulful vocals, hard on the outside soft on the inside.

30drop deepens in the mystique of sacred geometry with its second release, vortex resonance ep. based on the theoretical and intentional, but not formal, techno foundational precepts, a deliberately contemporary stylistic overdevelopment is build. this time, we find four cuts that highlight the rhythm in view if the space dance floor. beating pulses are interwoven with cosmic atmospheres to travel beyond our planetary borders.

nice price deal !!! the very first release of the new >somos< imprint curated by alejandro mosso. a label intended to enlarge the family and serve as a platform for related artists who share similar aesthetics. expanding the mosso label manifesto into a larger community. ! joachim holm, a young talented and skilled producer from trondheim (norway), wrote some unique and mesmerising wooden melodies which became the foundations of these two songs. alejandro added some extra production and a beautiful record came to life. ! tre rytme, the rhythmic version, focuses on the main melodic motif while adding an intense and pulsating beat. morphing slowly but firmly into a club burner. a spring optimistic piece ready to add a spark of life into any dancefloor. ! tre melodi is the soft and mellow version. a 12 minutes ride of polyrythmic, repetitive and hypnotic riffs, recalling american classic minimalism in an innocent and playful manner. take the time to listen until the end, it promises to be a comforting experience.

2nd paul johnson classic release on the mighty chiwax label... incl the music in me (originally released on green velvets relief records label)

vinyl only! el guincho side project gets the remix treatment from edit-champ pilooski, visionquest / soft touch mega-talent clarian and turbo / multi culti a&r von party.

royal crown of sweden is back.

following on from the the likes of the excellent son.sine re-issue, delsin kicks off 2015 with another one in the form of micronism s steps to recovery ep. originally released on nurture records in 1999, the ep, which comes in black and limited coloured vinyl, is a bonafide deep house classic from the short live career of new zealander denver mccarthy. engaging causelss mercy is a contemplative, atmospheric affair with soft drums and celestial pads that could roll and roll forever and you d never get tired. the quiet mind is just as deep, but the spiralling pads and rippling melodies here are more colourful and charming. both tracks are hugely spacious, luxurious affairs whilst constructing space on the flip is a more stripped back and humid number that is more enclosed and oppressive for cosy back room spaces. finally, the title track is a playful, elastic house track with heartwarming hooks and pinging drums. this tasteful ep shines a light on some definitively deep tracks that really do deserve the attention that will now inevitably come their way.

heavy release from newcomer therarelowry on the soft rocks kinfolk imprint. nightshift is a meandering acid tinged trance-dancer with a nord-esque bassline under pinning it. the morning after goes on a heavier route but the mournful strings keep it on the light side of the dark with great intensity. on the flip side soft rocks take the nightshift into their specially designed acid fuzz room to deliver a pounding percussion filled remix....all trax are receiving support from the alfos duo of andrew weatherall and sean johnston.

as per its penchant for cyberdelic enigmas, jimmy edgars ultramajic outpost is building a core of secretive producers. after closing out 2014 with a record from unknown newcomer crystal bandito, the label will return in 2015 with an offering from semi-anonymous beatmaker aden. the tracks on tanz, which is the german word for dance, are hewn from bouncing drums, vocal yelps, glittering keys, and a few functional white noise-infused breakdowns that pack a solid dose of energy and spirit. tanz 1 lieb is a gentle intermission from the eps intense vitality, with warm and soft pads that lay the foundation for blunted percussion. from rigid pumpers to soothing textures, the tanz ep contains a range of moods to fuel human bodies on the virtual dance floors

the h.a.n.s. is back. with more tools for fools. four traxx and two extras for the soft working dj and the fast moving dancer. more samples, more nasty beats, more heavy stripped down kaputt groovers. weak kick drums, lazy arrangements & shameless sampling guaranteed. food for fun? maybe rooted somewhere between the early paul jacobs and the late bcc music starring a 2014 twist if you know what i mean. you better remember that h-ouse a-int n-othing s-erious. it is still nothing but big fun.

berlin based mutewax records strikes again with its eagerly awaited second release, various artists 02. label founder mutecells cursed casts a long dark shadow over the dance floor with an electrifying and slightly acidic melody. hector oaks reductions gets straight to the point with an aggressive and powerful followup to his last release on key vinyl. msdmnr takes a more placid approach with vortex vapour, building energy with clear and crisp progressions. urbano employs soft melodies to counterbalance a chilling journey into an unknown world.

the index expands into its fourth chapter with a rich collection of tracks from key label artists marcel fengler, thomas hessler, echoplex and vril. label co-ordinator marcel fengler drops scion on the a1, a non-typical, deeper house-influenced jam with a floating, mind-melting soft-focus. abstract, crafty techno meets classic sunday-afternoon vibes in this unique offering. after his wonderful 4-tracker on imf003 promising talent thomas hessler continues his run with the melodic and stark journey track, the escaper. what is initially shrouded in mystery and melancholy opens up into a funky, us vs. uk-styled workout, snapping snares and reduced percussion driving the meandering synth theme. echoplex, who graced imf002, also returns with a suitably trippy and percussive number, entitled the relapse. building into a bleepy, freaky, acidic killer, complete with some cleverly deployed rave vocal samples, filtering in and out of the fluffy aesthetic, the long-serving polish master is still on top form. going for impact and stand-out sound design, vril offers thronwagen, a mesmerising arrangement of synth layers, classic techno stabs and overlapping themes. already well-known for his powerful drums and bottom end control, this more musical piece goes a long way to showcase some of the german producers many other talents.

hand stamped white label - limited to 200 copies - vinyl only ! john beltran, class of 69, is one who have surfed the musical scene for the last 20 years with unforgettable and unclassifiable tracks. detroit techno, jazz, ambient and electronica have all been part of beltran s career, just like the unchartered territories which are released here with soul research. lunata, with it s 3 tracks, is a record which brings back classic 90s detroit, enriched with soft and enveloping memories. a jump into the future with influences from the past.

australian synthesizer enthusiast, boogie revivalist and occasional house producer inskwel dons his rarely used cold chillin inkswel alias for this outing on marcel vogels lumberjacks in hell outfit. while the aussie producers disco and boogie influences can be heard on lemonade city, for the most part the ep is a house-centric affair. mercury retrograde melds a midtempo, head-nodding chugger out of backwards synth melodies and analogue sounding beats, while ompai delivers his usual, soft-focus blend of vintage synths and warm, floor-friendly bottom-end. theres a chunkier feel about the heavily filtered disco bump of lemonade city, while degrees in the shade moves from metronomic house throbber to sparse p-funk jacker in the blink of an eye

franck s wanderlust is a no-nonsense kinetic house cut with an old-school male vox sublimely worked over bubbly bass, weighty percussion, and resonating intonations. up for remix duty is rouge scoiety label head and uk-house stalwart jordan peak who strips things back to deliver a dark and brooding cut, cultivated over pulsating bass, stabbing synths & shifting percussion. on the b-side alex s microsociety bubbles into life over warm bass, soft pads and whirring intonations to deliver a beautifully basic slow-grooving house cut. meanwhile visionquest & cadenza affiliate cesar merveille punches out a robust re-imagining over rolling bass, subtle tones and fluctuating drums to supply a raw and dynamic techno cut. two superb digital bonuses come from danse club records head honchos brodanse and torino native and carnival records boss marcelo tag to round off the fine six-track ep in style.

tokyo-based ryo murakami has been releasing slightly minimal-inflected house music since 2007. his club-oriented work has always been subtly atmospheric and deliberately soft-spoken and non-confrontational, conjuring up an original sound that fits to modern-day house music like a glove. he co-runs and releases on the panrecords label and has also published his music on dessous, poker flat, baud, curle, etc

asoks scenery imprint continues to go from strength to strength, with the boss man following up bantam lions recent recollections ep with a single of his own. hunter is undoubtedly the liverpool-based producer s strongest track yet, with woozy, soft-focus chords and alien electronics riding a dusty, analogue-rich groove. as with much of the labels recent output, there are distinct hints of mood hut, future times and mister saturday night. experienced producer versalife reworks the title track, turning it into a blissful chunk of drexciya-style electro. flip to the b-side for cabal, an ultra-deep and occasionally discordant concoction, and the fuzzy, detroit-influenced bounce of millennium 2.2.

simone gatto, with his second release on out-er holzwege ep, confirms his artistic maturity and his serene approach to music and life, even if on ones way the paths can get broken. due to a perfect use and combination of prophet 12, arturia minibrute, virus and x-base drum machine, the sounds transmit deep and pondering thoughts the artist has experienced, peaceful in some cases, troubling in others. each track represents a motion against the difficulties of life: happy and discouraging moments happen and alternate, our actions cause consequences, and everything have to be faced somehow. the synths are melodious, timid and gloomy at the same time, indicating that happenings arrive, interchange and pass over. the patterns are detroit inspired and the beats always soft and gentle, never impetuous, while ambient and pads go with the groovy wave created by kicks, hi hats and basses. a journey that has to be lived, any development it brings.

this weeks drop comes from dj ford foster 5 yes count em five badazz houz jams that absorb everything from soft pink truth to dance mania.

bobby soft rocks and jaime lhas join forces as elaborate hoax for a slice of balaeric house on happy valley. the remix from reverso 68 is the cherry on the cake.

new yorker elliot taub graces this 8th kinfolk release with 3 trax of varying intesity. do that dance is an uptempo melodic bass and synth heavy dancefloor jam. thirteenth roll in a bakers dozen takes a slower spaced out route. 10 dollars conitnues in the same mode but this time with guitar and a super heavy synth line pushing the driving force along and finally soft rocks grab a hold of 10 dollars and turn it into a john carpenter-esque electro groover.

aufgenommen auf einer 24-kanal studer bandmaschine und gepresst in schwarzes vinyl, erscheint im oktober das debüt album von chogori. die gleichnamige veröffentlichung bietet über 15 songs einen unverfälschten eindruck des trios. dabei prägt der analoge synthesizer in verbindung mit dem gestrichenen kontrabass den charakteristischen klang der formation um ralf stritt und gregor kerkmann. im fokus liegt der hypnotisierende rhythmus und die klangliche tiefe ihrer kompositionen.

this compilation contains both some real veterans and some that will appear on vinyl for the first time. first out is brunst (aka njurmannen) with his deep and soft old style detroit feeling track. after that anders enge will take you into a real nice nightmare for the chillout or killout.last on side a is simon w. with this experimental acid-burner... first out on side b is joakim cosmo, a swedish veteran dj now taking his mood into producing a hot chaotic track. then villa abo do the intrance with a mystic sweet synth-club track. the last one on this record is jon doppler, an artist from chicago, here with a jacky weird stompe

second release from uber records is jesus luvs u baby. los porcos drop a tripped out dreamy piece of indie balearic soft rock. reverbed guitars and chugging bassline and a blissed out vocal. on the remix claremont 56 boss paul mudd murphy delivers a stripped back atmospheric dub groove whilst the second remix from is it balearic..? boys coyote step on the delay pedal and and hit the percussion. the lazy hammock dub is exactly that ... uno dos tres quatro.

the companion remix album to *evaluations*, *evaluated* contains 10 remixes by roladex, xiu, soft riot, phosphor, castratii, heinrich dressel and more. also includes free download coupon with 4 bonus remixes by pleasure curses, spatial relation, dylan god and vygr. limited edition of 250 copies on clear vinyl.

fractured holy symmetry is a gorgeous remix album full of re-worked tracks from a film, including remixes from soft metals, bestial mouths, diane halls, and more plus 6 new tracks. often described as dream-pop or indietronica the music of jesse ruins is soft, subtle and ethereal. from the electro-pop of soft metals remix to the wall-of-noisy sound of bestial mouths version, those re-works bring new life and breath to the tracks. limited edition of 300 copies on white vinyl, download code included.

new alias for richard gateaux (aka phoreski) dropping two essential jams for the soft rocks boys on their kinfolk imprint. this devil can dance is a scary anthemic electronic dance monster from the left that will slay many a dance floor this year and has legend written all over it. add to the mix the downtempo delight lone soldier theme that takes a different electronic route with it s echoes of assault on precinct 13 / escape from new york filmic vibe this makes for an essential package.

last year tornado wallace touched down at the esp institute with his thinking allowed ep, a slab of wax that proved pivotal in his musical aesthetic, beautifully complimenting our catalogue. he ups the ante further with circadia, his second 3-track ep that riffs on esp themes whilst sophisticatedly amplifying their character. the title track lays trance-like arpeggiated vocals over thunderous tropical toms, opening up into an epic group chant. time of nectar coasts along, blanketing us with soft pads and soothing pan pipes before jonny nashs palm-muted stratocaster makes its cameo. the essential house jam on the b-side, soft light, will no doubt pump its way through dance floors this summer, dont sleep!

a diverse and damaging three track ep from bone, exploring and exhibiting detroit techno musically, figuratively and spiritually. a1. here to stay (won t fade away) a nod to detroit as an ever-present - a marker by which others are measured, bone s first track on the detroit ep, here to stay (won t fade away) makes a statement above and beyond just being a fine example the music it refers to. the sumptuous melody that opens the track is accompanied by a substantial yet soft, almost warm, kick, a combination that somehow provides an atmosphere and depth way beyond merely the of the sum of its parts. more rolling percussion and drums are crisply ushered in before the here to stay (won t fade away) vocal begins looping over the composition. linear, straight up loops, grooves and rhythm give a consistent sense of railroad-esque motion atop of an ever-present vein of lush synth and melody. a track that is certainly here to stay. a2. detroit is ... soul with more of an emotional focus than symbolic this time, it s clear this one is from bone s heart. detroit is ... soul, ducks and weaves in the grey area between house and techno, the initial percussion that is brushed over the kick giving more of a house swing than a techno groove. the on/off, cut-and-dry synth chords contrast with the looser fluidity in here to stay (won t fade away), and gives a real sense of intent and desire. the real focal point however is the profound vocal that comes swirling over the top, -detroit is what i love, detroit is what i need, detroit is where i m from, detroit s the air i breathe?- no explanation necessary. b. detroit is ... hard bone rounds off part 1 of his detroit ep with aplomb. where the previous two tracks have drawn on the emotional and symbolic significance of detroit as a place and as an ideal, detroit is ... hard, cuts straight to the chase. utilizing the same vocal sample as detroit is ... soul, bone feeds things through the grinder and comes out with a late night dancefloor destroyer that blends millsian fury and red planet mystique with the archetypal subject detroit aesthetic. chaotic arpeggiated melody, indignant claps and breakneck drums and percussion are the chosen company for bone s words on this flipside to detroit is ... soul. detroit is ... hard, undoubtedly to become a mainstay for sweaty after-hours affairs the world over

the new soft-spoken, hard-rocking group from baltimore debuted their full length live show at the wolf + lamb marcy hotel this march. following in the footsteps of greats like nicolas jaar and pillowtalk, they were the first invited guest in over 2 years to perform at the legendary brooklyn proving grounds. life on planets is a duo that met in the studio lofts of their east coast hometown, whereby a collaboration fusing indie artrock and electronic music began to take shape. it was a pairing of two dramatically different personas, merging as one for a serendipitous, romantic sound that s now been signed to the double standard label. life on planets has also released music through better on foot, where the debut single apollo made waves in early 2014. the touring act features live vocals and guitar, backed by a dj/producer, dawning a long-awaited return to authentic songwriting in dance music.

(white & clear split color vinyl package with gloss print) visionquest & supplement facts regular, and a&r at seth troxlers new soft touch imprint, montreals clarian drops his first ep on turbo, backed by remixes from iron galaxy and sei a

universal cave featuring edits of forward, deep & free music for maximum summertime spins. soft rock for hard times, slow grooves for mellow moods and chainsaw euro funk brought to you by disco duos d. lord & werner williams, jaz & party dad, and universal cave. pressed on limited 7 inch vinyl.
*around the bend* is soft rock for hard times brought to you by universal cave. bongos high in the mix, a breezy beginning builds towards guitar glistening over a mega kind groove. a tune fit for hang gliders, rock climbers, and summer sundays. sunsets and sailboats. slow grooves for mellow moods. side bs *riding* is flipside meets ripside, no nonsense shredding over a driving drum beat. long haired beardo disco rock that never quits.