russian label gost zvuk (roughly translates as state standards for sound) releases its well anticipated third record which is a courtesy of oleg buyanov - moscow s underground scene veteran also known as ol. inspired by some late soviet documentaries exploring russias nature and science, this musical adventure reflects olegs very unique take on nostalgic post-soviet neo-romanticism. driven by raw and jazzy house groove, this record showcases the work from one of the high-profile russian producers of our time. supported by the likes of huerco s, anthony naples and madteo. limited hand-stamped white 12inch

opening the release is title track trudge , a hypnotic mood-driven composition with an ever-blooming feel throughout its nine-minute duration. traumer employs dusty percussive sounds and a weighty kick drum to create the bumpy groove, while warbling bass licks, menacing synth hooks and processed vocals are layered up to create an intricate progressive feel. following is underlying which takes a different route, this time going into deeper realms with floaty pad lines, jangling rhythms and rumbling sub tones, while classic dub techno stabs are thrown into the mix to create a gritty and understated composition.

2015 repress! gorge drops a groovy, deep bassline driven 3 tracker. killer grooves, catchy vocals combined with smooth breaks and warm chords make this ep a tool for every time of the night!

2015 repress ... willie burns and entro senestre team up for their second release on l.i.e.s. under the daywalker + cf moniker. big things on here! picking up right where last year s release left off, the title track supersonic transport turns out to be their most dancefloor driven effort to date. doing exactly what the title states, it moves in beautifully epic territories throughout its almost 8 minutes long course, taking you where you need to go. the b-side turns the floor vibes down a notch, as both tracks are left alone to breath in their own worlds, each with equal space and unique sonic character. ace release from these guys.

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solid stomping galactic techno powered by wide filtered discoid samples is the trademark sound of marieu, and the a side of the fifth settlement of his own label enlightened wax discloses his manipulation talent at its best. 2 funky acidic dancefloor killers with a shrouded hoodian influences. for the b side, he recovered 2 gold dust recordings of the misterious nightjars.two broken bass driven gems of warehouse garage deeply inspired by tempa earliest releases and reminiscents of horsepower productions early works. mnemonic has been played already for more than 2 years by artists such as ben ufo, pariah and blawan before being pressed on wax by marieu.

ecstatic welcomes l/f/d/m to the fold with his debut record m is a shape. l/f/d/m is london based producer richard smith. l/f/d/m first emerged in 2013, inaugurating the optimo trax series with the purple maps ep. in 2014 he teamed up with factory floors dominic butler to release two eps of hardware-driven atonal techno on powells diagonal records. m is a shape bristles with cloudy, industrial, stripped down acid/techno, landing somewhere between berghain, the warehouse sound of the late 90s and the caustic spirit of ebm.

tribal roots is the eighth and latest ep release from batti batti records. its a four-track affair once again this time featuring label stalwarts owen jay and melchior sultana alongside percussionist antoine with an infectious perc-driven number, whilst rai scott (inner shift/minuendo) debuts with the deliciously dreamy and enchanting depth of the ocean. both 1dan and marco nega, meanwhile, make welcome returns to the label, the former with the twisted yet insanely groovy recovery process and the latter with the sumptuously soulful inside out featuring leen vivid!

quickly following up to its debut release, stranger presents his >in moscow ep< as the second release on his freshly started self reflektion imprint. for the second release, stranger brings a selection of tracks forward that give a clear view of his perspective on nowadays techno. pumping dance floor driven tracks with a slight touch of the 90s influenced techno sound.

vanguard sound follows up on guerilla soul’s self-titled ep with label co-head chris mitchell delivering feng shui flow. feng shui flow is an exploration into deep harmonic textures in the form of three distinct offerings. a1 primordial gravitational waves- as the name suggests, inspired by the possible discovery of gravitational waves believed to be reverberations of the big bang. staccato bass and drums provide the heavy background for a pulsing bass wave, accented by synths and chords conjuring up visions of interplanetary manifestation. b1 eurínome- melancholic and intensely emotive chords and bass layered with intricate drums to paint this impression of the mysterious water goddess. b2 4th density- a synth heavy offering with several layers of bass, string like patches, and a sprinkling of choral sounds driven by a pair of kick drums into a plane of telepathy, harmony and ascension.

brand new wax from denmarks acclaimed music for dreams imprint featuring two artists new to the label - bonnie & klein and coyote. hailing from greece, bonnie & klein debut with three impressive cuts including future sunset classic total blue - already receiving maximum support from the likes of moonb oots and phil mison, this gentle summery melody conjures up perfect cafe del mar moments with its dreamy pads, lush keyboards and beautiful accordion. also coral which follows the same route - another sunset chill-out gem with a mental generation/ double fantasy feel - and finally demode, a great bass-heavy slo-mo white isle dreamscape with gorgeous flute. also making their first foray onto music for dreams are is it balearic dons coyote with the superb gitarra, a flamenco/ spanish guitar-laden, percussion-driven chugging monster of a track with huge balearic dancefloor appeal.

roots for bloom label boss jamie trench kicks off the label offshoot rfbcolours with a collaboration ep alongside rebel. the a side tracks come from jamie himself. -good love- has a stripped back garage feel with a jacking and filtered vocal carrying it, then stapled brings things across with a more techno feel with strong stabs and background drifting chords. the b side is where we see rebel s input, with the rolling and infectious in the end . the groove is again stripped back and simple but it s this that carries the vocal that demands your attention. the two then pair up for we don t fly first class and it s apparent to hear in the track where the two come together well. this one is driven by a huge sub bass line and simple stabs and talking and seductive vocal lines.

dark entries and honey soundsystem have teamed up to release to release a special double vinyl edition of *catholic*, the lost opus of disco pioneer patrick cowley and indoor life vocalist jorge socarras. this compilation features over 80 minutes of minimal proto-techno and synth-driven post punk recorded between 1975-1979.

parrish smith s debut of dystopic forbidding sets the tone of this label s impressive first release with a superb stark, acid ridden slab of body music. helena hauff adds to the proceedings with her remix of pankows >das vodkalied< taking no prisoners and using heavy percussion in contrast to a wonderfully tense set of arpeggiations, which all descend into skull crushing pressure. carrying over to the flip side are pankow, pioneers of the italian industrial/ebm scene, with two tracks from their legendary first tape -throw out rite- from 1983. with das vodkalied disembodied vocals are cut up and come from every direction driven by a raw, off-kilter energy and pounding beat. i m food for you cranks up the drive and anxiety to create a killer track based around stark arpeggiation. last of all, perseus traxx provides an acidic stripped down venting of frustrations which he spits out with vehemence.

inner city records returns with their fourth release, continuing with the ethos of providing first class, dance floor-driven house music with groove and attitude. innercity welcomes the return of an artist who has been there from the very first release and one that fits the innercity sound perfectly. leigh d oliver, hailing from yorkshire (uk) has firmly established himself as an artist synonymous with top-notch house music. leighs passion for proper house coupled with his raw talent has resulted in him gaining numerous chart positions and releases on prestigious labels such as large music, underground source and freche fruchte.

constantly dodging the pigeon hole and with a genre-hopping back catalogue thats touched on off-kilter cuts of breakbeat driven rave, techno and acid, berlin based skrufix present their latest offering following up edmxs wicked drummer ep and aashtons 4 real ep with the second in their series of vinyl releases, critical hit ep from label mainstay, stephen hedley a.k.a the crane.

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belgiums buscemi & japans jakam (aka moochy) give an already culturally rich sound, extra global influence. buscemi aimed for carnal appeal, seductive, dream like floor burner, jakam aimed for cerebral response with a darker & driven feel.

fresh off the back of his recent gypsy ep on nic fanciullis saved recordings imprint, ray okpara returns to the mobilee stable with a deliciously dark double hitter. with his half-nigerian roots, hes often known for rhythmically intricate music productions built on addictive, loop-driven beats.

• nine inch nails member and hospital productions artist alessandro cortini debuts on avian !
• comes in a die-cut house jacket with title specific inner sleeve
• big support from the usual avian fans...
avian s 16th release is coming from alessandro cortini under the name skarn. best known for his work with trent reznor both in nine inch nails and how to destroy angels, the italian producer just recently made his debut on hospital productions with the hugely acclaimed * sonno* lp. his new project skarn sees cortini take a turn into more technoid driving soundscapes, which makes shifteds avian label the perfect fit for it. the ep features three tube driven noise workouts with a precise minimalism and a hypnotic drum pattern, which leads the way through the release.

vinyl only, no repress artwork by maison blessing (smallville) second release of the reduction series of manchesters js (alias james zeiter) on phorma.
phorma releases the second element in the reduction series by manchester based dub wizard js with a loop-driven remix by the mysterious reminiscent mood project. two deep dubby tools to work your mind!

parallax 01 - debut release showcases 3 of tel-avivs emerging electronic music producers. a-side is defined by tv.outs hard-driven machines and pharaohs hard jackin house miniatures. stamp-side features two deeper house cuts by jerusalems yogg followed by a killer fred p remix.

delicate machine grooves from aniara affiliate henrik bergqvist. boss004 comes with two original compositions and a tribute cover track. a1 caballo blanco is a spirited machine cut with classic mpc bounce and a brash melodic line, sure to make confounding impact on dancefloors. following on, the beautiful skyrunner provides soothing morning glow with abiding soundscapes and dainty yet driven percussion. as a bonus comes losing control (lost in translation mix). a faithfully reproduced homage to daniel bells classic, reforming the composition with a swedish vocal loop and further development to the paradigmatic groove.

ltd nice price action !! >give it to me hot< is a 4-track ep that pays tribute to one of the hottest, raunchiest (but sadly short-lived) funk/punk groups from the early 80s, sexual harrassment.
sexual harrassment was started by radio dj lynn tolliver whilst he was working at mca records, and the cleveland-based group had a gold single on the heat/montage label. their rarer 6-track album from 1983 has become a collectors item. to do their tracks justice, we asked modern day artists who are synonymous with a sex-driven funk attitude to either cover or reinterpret the originals.

these days house music is often about a 4/4 beat and a catchy groove. the idea is to do something simple to which you can get your groove and, and not so much about listening. the borders of electronic dance music makes room for the hypnotic beats, the driving grooves, but not always the melodic universes. leman & dieckmann have been making music for several years, both together and apart, but almost all of their music was driven mainly by the beat. but both having an urge to discover the dynamics of melodic synths and melodic percussion they decided to make an album. they agreed that the album had to tell a story, and like so many times before in music the topic became love. the story they try to tell through the music on the album *takes two* is the story of a breakup, the denial of the need of love, and the discover of the fact that often in life it takes two, to be happy.

nofitstate return with four tracks from hot talent a1 bassline whose reputation has been building of late from a succession of releases for the likes of dirtybird, get physical and gruuv amongst others. here hidden agenda finds the young producer in true devastating form. skippy percussion, a nod to the uks garage scene, vibes the track along nicely whilst the bass does the damage. burnt out piano island delves deeper, acting as a neat counterpoint to the more main room agenda. here the style is much more nuanced with a more hypnotic leaning. outsider picks up the pace against, albeit in a subtle, uplifting vibe with warped pianos and razor sharp percussion. t moe p rounds things off nicely with a moody bassline driven groove.

operating from the heart of brooklyn, ny, the latest artist to sign up to ornate is jordan, whose plush deep house sound has already surfaced via a collaboration with fred p on the deep explorer compilation far & beyond. living on the border of the bushwick and ridgewood neighbourhoods, the title of the ep is a nod to the difference jordan sees between his own spiritual, detailed work and the trend for rougher analogue sounds that have been sweeping the city he calls home. with a focus on expressive, richly melodic synths and delicately balanced rhythms, his music stands apart from the wave of guttural lo-fi sonics, and yet this is still house music with that east coast punch where it counts. with an imminent release for the noted finale sounds imprint establishing jordan well within the remit of high-end house and techno, it gives us great pleasure to present these exercises in soulful immersion, from the three 4/4 driven pieces to the ambient vignette -visage-. with the door open for more experimental interpretations, it made perfect sense to invite former ornate guest leif back to turn out a remix of the track, his own hushed tones having recently graced a critically-acclaimed debut album for fear of flying. it s the ideal complement to an ep of highly developed musicianship that spells another exciting step forward for both jordan and ornate.

three emotionally driven club tracks straight from the heart of untzz regulars, mic mills, furious frank & bessie. channeling a once prominent adelaide/detroit connection in various forms, mfb present a record fusing golden era techno and electro updated for the modern sound system. freddie norwood lends his trademark burliness to the final cut of one eight four, an epic journey weaving euphoric arpeggios and big bollocks into one tidy parcel. unlike previous releases from the label, one eight four sees untzz twelve inch really find its stride and has struck gold with this record that showcases a glowing adelaide culture. all tracks were recorded and mixed at one eight four, an institution of hedonist lifestyle in adelaide.

skrufix is a berlin based outfit steadily strengthening their stature behind a series of revered parties and left-of-centre releases. never opting for the path of least dance-floor resistance, skrufix champion off-kilter strands of breakbeat driven rave, techno and house and have released music from turtlez, mighthor and things with wings

june presents the human target ep. all tracks were recorded and sequenced live using arpeggiators and multiple step sequencers, driven by drum machines. industrial, nervous, house tracks on the a side and analogue ebm on the b side.

nomadico returns and unleashes yaxteq on ur with four unique tracks that work together to express his nomadic style of techno. the release starts with the singularity, an analog bass driven track with dark atmospherics and acid elements that can only truly be appreciated in a dark sweaty club at 5am

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although known for its more deep and dubbed out vibes mosaic lovers will be aware that there has always been a home for more straight-up techno on the label. we are happy to announce that this september a limited edition series of 12 inches focussing exclusively on main room techno joints will be launched: mosaic red label.
volume 1 of the series sees legendary uk hardgroove techno don, ben sims, return to the mosaic camp after almost 13 years with two tasty slices of quality machine driven funk that are guaranteed to get yer feet and hips moving.
this release will be pressed on limited edition 180g white vinyl in a special collectors edition sleeve

on tross debut album 16:11 released on hoga nord rekords you hear influences from the city and the woods, the sea and space - inner and outer. tross deintellectualizes the jazz whilst taking clubmusic back to its roots. the kraut machine is motoring on some tracks, while others are more clearly driven by dreamy melodies than by a monotonous beat. feel the pleasures of participating in a playful context of mind expanding tracks put together to please the escapistic side of your soul!

proud yorkshire label hudd traxx have been putting out a reliable stream of quality deep house since 2005, with artists like dj sneak, rick wade, iron curtis, jay bliss and agnes just some of the many names to appear on the label. this 46th release features three debutants, while the fourth name, j.t. donaldson, spearheads the release with a wishy-washy, bassline driven deep house vocal cut -got myself together-. hudd traxx provides dusseldorf producer maximiljan with his first physical release with the track -son of a- which merges the linear 909 house style of norm talley with smooth chords and cheeky vocals similar to the now defunct swiss house duo azuni. but most interesting for the label on this release, it s the two new names in professional gigolo and tuneon that prove hudd traxx still know where to look when it comes to unearthing new and vibrant talent.

friebe, der klügste und schönste deutsche pop-hedonist geht zurück zu seinen wurzeln, punk, wave und chansons - und zieht aus ihnen blühende wundergewächse, wie das episch- euphorische titelstück mit scott-walker-würdigen streichersätzen. auch live wird in friebischer manier wieder ein feuerwerk aus wortwitz und schlechter laune geboten, musikalisch untermalt von chris imler die coole sau, der der show als drum- und sampler-wizzard, sowie vorzeige-dandy glanz und fahrt verleiht. kommt, staunt und jault.
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ibiza dc10, circoloco resident dj w!ld returns with this hypnotizing 3 tracker when you feel me - a meandering, spellbinding example of beat driven songwriting, peaking and flowing through its 12-minute journey.

a sublime three tracker that continues endless short history of releasing music that encapsulates an otherworldly beauty. the title track is a smooth deep dancefloor cut driven by a catchy chord pattern and crisp beats, while >vabene< encapsulates a rare exquisiteness with its chugging bassline and evocative melodic keys and already has a special place in clubbers’ hearts and minds after it was the opening track of lucas lauded set at sunday debauchery in nyc in june – a set he rates at the finest of the year so far. the ep is rounded out with the outstanding >la valse de la pertinence< that’s led by a call-and-response dual bass and key melody that drives the cut, making it simultaneously groove-ridden and sublime and spacey.

the third instalment for nightime drama returns with infinite loops presenting something special again with his non conformist sound. the title track dirt, a what could become a staple in the dub techno world. a mission in a sandstorm.. espionage in the desert.. moody, driven with gritty stabs and textures surrounded with experimental atmospheric elements. deep and dubby, a real masterpiece and a must have track! if you loved ntd001 then you will find persiflage takes it to the next level of what you would call the infinite loops hypnotic groove. beautiful,sparse,unpredictable chords that hide and jump out backed with driving beats! both tracks complimenting each other on this high quality release topped off with mastering by the brilliant stefan betke (aka pole).

number 3 on ruff draft comes from louis guilliaume. having met louis back in 2009 and followed his music since way before then, it was an exciting day when we received these tracks from him. known more for his harder edge techno productions on labels such as soundtravels, bio rhythm holland, teng, sd holland and a remix on skudge, here he edges slightly away from that harder sound. the tracks vary from deep, groovy and meandering house to a beatless soundscape reminiscent of early larkin and pullen to a powerful kick drum driven sermon.

rough house rosie dedicates the sixth release to its japanese listeners with a four track compilation from four different japanese producers. legendary takayuki shiraishi (aka planetoid) releases a track nightfall which was first out in 2002 on a cd slow shoutin . he is teamed up with mitsuaki komamura renowned for his unique sound on record label weedis. miruga (ethereal sound / badance) delivers a strong deep track on b1, while mahal has his debut with a catchy bass driven tune as a final track of the ep.

stunningly beautiful double-pack from och for autoreply music s 20th release. following on from output on renowned labels like pal sl, trelik, bass culture he returns to autoreply with seven tracks of playable perfection. by focusing on stripped-back percussive grooves, sparse 909 drum-programming and ultra fine-tuned dynamics he certainly proves with tracks -samarkand sulci- and -snarecrow- that the original jackin house/techno sound will always have plenty of life and soul. -don t fight it- is an 8.5 minute acid builder featuring haunting vocals and crisp synths whilst the bass driven dub of -enceladus- wouldn t be complete without live delays and distorted pianos. check out -morning glory- for a surprise contender for this years balearic soundtrack or -c ring- for ultimate warmth. tracks for every situation and not to be missed!

rac members debut mani/pedi release comes in strong w/a straightforward synth-laden house jam + modern techno version by jeffrey brodsky & a disco driven burner by les professionnels. custom label jacket.

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

whiskey disco #29 another love ep is made for sunsets, sunrises and sublime moments in between. lace up your skates with eddie cs cut chop roll skate. ed shows his true tricks with breaks and boogie driven funk at an easy tempo. newcomer, scott m, dices and sheds vernon burchs party anthem, get up - a total party packed in and no added cheese. b/w vinyladdicted + smq worked together on-the-line to coax another love into a housed-up and broken down disco classic for solid dance fever. tomorrow, i know, i ll be over you… and just like that, pontchartrain gives us a lesson in love, it doesnt always last and we are gonna get over you.
until next time, disco lovers...

with this new four-track ep by rai scott the slowly emerging producer moves away from being the enigma that appeared on a split 12- with brad peterson that launched the inner shift imprint in 2012. and by the sounds on this ep, she s someone to be noticed. preceding her forthcoming debut on ornate, scott provides another four-track called reason to smile for inner shift music. it s the fifth release for the label this year and -we love you- certainly earns its place as the record s a1, sweet and meaningful deep house. -keep on- is a dubbed out, bassline driven tribal journey of drums and low-end rhythm completed by emotional chords that eventually takeover, while -cats and water- is on a funky, stripped-back and loopy 90s techno tip. and for some ambient fun that then turns house: -sky in the clouds- is a perfect b2. an exciting producer house communities worldwide should be talking about in the second half of this year.

after a storied recording career that has so far taken in albums for further, mathematics and danyy wolfers strange life label, spanish artist vagon brei added label boss to his cv earlier this year with launch of mystic & quantum. record labels come and go but few arrive driven a real specific concept in a way that mystic & quantum are with each album length release conceived to show stories of adventures, magic, science. having launched in auspicious fashion with albums from dmx krew and san laurentino, vagon brei helms the third release with a nine track set entitled the secret of swamp castle. seemingly taking influence from giallo horror, brei s album comes across as a compelling collection of synth explorations that will have you returning again and again in order to uncover the swamp castles secrets. limited edition of 180 copies on pink vinyl with special artwork, first 75 copies include a fridge magnet.

epic sub-driven & upfront dancehall-steppin exceptional riddims, electroid hip-hop and house of the deepest kind produced between 1997 - 2003 by don papa in the underground solitude of moss norway. true in spirit and heart - as well as in groove and bounce. sex tags mania issue 26 represents

after having two tracks featured in last years compilation shlomi aber live from sankeys ibiza, francisco allendes is now at his debut on be as one with a 3 tracks ep. the title track unity is a collaborative work together with felipe venegas, and the results of such union shine through the beauty of the track itself, hypnotic and intelligent production from the duo. on the be side, francisco goes solo with his own peak time groovers with 3dogs 1 bed and forget the sun, two cuts of solid, groove driven house.

z records are back with vol 7 in the attd series: a1 yes, another killer cut on zr. zo!s gorgeous soul tune featuring eric roberson and phonte gets subtly housed up mix by dave lee. a record you will be hearing all summer at more musically inclined parties across the world. a2 jakattas house classic american dream gets a very cool bassline driven remix from andre crom & chi thanh… b1 new and unreleased…. b2 akabu feat. alex mills *everybody wants something* was an enormous tune for many in 2013 and is still getting played by big name djs in bustling nightclubs around the world. now we give you an off the chain/on point/un-believable remix from rhemi. we are not going to describe the nuances of the remix and highlight why the aforementioned big name djs like dropping the track in their sets at cool clubs/festivals/corporate events but its pretty bloody good…

anaxander returns to boe with a mini lp full of beat driven grooves, calypso rhythms, dark lo-fi jams and complemented by some sumptuous remixes from label boss ben boe and leftfield-styled newcomer madurai. the 12 comes with a bonus vinyl only track the snake charmer and a limited insert. physical numbers are strictly limited (200) and each purchase comes with a free download