latest wicked bass instalment comes from lost 1990s tapes of an underground estonian production group, hupnosaurus. side a opens with muru, a simple ballad with its stripped kicks and funky string bass that gradually reach a lo-fi acidic house condition with psychedelic swirls appearing every now and then. bookworms provides a remix treatment with thick, multi-layered overdriven & looped madness that strips the original to a simple bassline and occasional industrial stabs. on side b, always in n out starts out as unorthodox blend of a classic techno kick and speed garage percussion, but after a long building spacey pad breaks into a classic filtered house tune with transposed chords and cut-up vocals that runs until the end of the track. the last title track demonstrates heavy stomping kicks, swinging hats, familiar psychedelic whirls and a trippy, crushed vocal sample appearing out of nowhere questioning where am i?

we have started a new project from a new part of finish team records only on vinyl. for the first release we have made a 4 track e.p. with the main artists of the label: manu p, andrea rubolini, aumrec & gabriele orsini. first track is composed by manu p, and is named el torito. is the perfect track for the summer time, with a latin tech house with a huge bass and melodic voice, perfect for the middle of the night set. the second is a track by andrea rubolini (the crowd), also here a huge bass during all the track and a melodic synth that characterized the track. the third track by aumrec (elonove), is more techno, with lot of strange and secret minimal part and a solid and fresh kick. gabriele orsini also composed the fourth track (the suspect), a techno and intense travel trough the dark techno scene.

mkfn return to touchin bass after last years *substrate ep* with their latest offering, *this divide ep*. through a sustained and methodical exploration of studio techniques, the trio of babar raza (us), ovais hassan (uk) and fahad ahmad (canada) continue to refine and evolve their signature sound. manipulated sounds accent the meticulous rhythms to form the foundation upon which this release is defined. over the course of these four tracks, mkfn create a sense of place inviting listeners to traverse landscapes that exist independent of any singular perception or experience.

for the first reference, sounds of the city is happy to welcome the mysterious spirit of the black 808, responsible for one of the hottest pieces of wax in 2013 for eargasmic recordings in chicago. invasion of the black bass is also following the eargasmic record in terms of style. it s warm in every way and infectious. let s get invaded with invasion of the black bass and invasion of the black house. both tracks share the same chords grid, one could be a reinterpretation of the other. both are very warm and melodic. frenzy in firenze on the other side demonstrates sb8s skills for groovy tools and more dj oriented tunes.

next up on titanic city, needs no introduction, nigel rogers aka perseus traxx has been a staple part on most record bags, a man dedicated to performance outside the box, has produced one of the greatest releases we will surely drop all year. some kind comments in our direction had to surly be returned with a request for a release and did he deliver. nigels first question was *what do you like* - *well we love your m>o>s, bunker, photic fields, snuff trax material*, he returned with a little bit of all. i am not gonna give the whole soaring pads, scraping percussive smears or the frenzied synth lines. this is perseus traxx he always delivers!! there is a rough and raw diy feel to this music that makes it jump out of the speakers and arrest your attention, as is always the case with titanic city.

auf der anderen seite hat er für factory records (new order, joy division) das sublabel factory classical betreut. er ist als musiker auch mitglied bei durutti column und dem duke quartet (interpretationen von steve reich etc.). mit dem solo-album *the appearance of colour* schlägt das pendel in richtung elektronisch-gefärbter pop musik aus, wobei er seine fähigkeiten als komponist und arrangeur nicht vernachlässigt. so überzeugen die neun titel durch die spannenden kontraste - zwischen electronica, pop, ambient und drum & bass changieren die stücke und bilden doch ein unnachahmliche einheit. die vinyl lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

last summer theo parrish toured europe with a badass band he calls the unit, comprised of himself on keys and vocals, lead vocals by ideeyah, amp fiddler on keys and backing vocals, myele manzanza on drums, mr. mensah on bass and keys, duminie deporres on guitar and dancers jade soul, mai le, dominique choreographed by gehrik. on stage they covered sound signature classics, cuts from theo’s latest lp and a selection of theo’s favorite dancefloor tracks, and the label are excited to be putting out a few of the recordings made during the tour. starting with this two track 12 inch, the a side is a cover of skye’s ain’t no need. for those who know, the b side is a rendition of walking thru the sky from theo parrish’s 1996 baby steps ep.

the ep has already been supported by dj qu, nina kraviz, ben ufo, palms trax, nick hoppner, aybee and more... bass cadet records returns with a strong ep from its founders arcarsenal.

played by vorres (vrrs), kixnare, natan h, lumitecc, noizar (wicked bass), cecil (artfuldivision), steve murphy
for his comeback release on ukraine s wicked bass label, the gloomy producer hiding behind the alias raw m.t. presents another set of trippy, yet noticeably simplified masterpieces of 90 s e-werk informed analog techno. falling into nowhere with its melancholic xylo drops and twin peaks infused pads takes us to a setting of descending sadness, while random peak leads and swinging hats on abductions and essense , in contrast, contribute to a much more dancefloor-friendly and optimistic picture. three fine cuts that will work both at peak and afterparty time.

originally released on richie hawtins minus label a decade ago, restore stands alone as houles very first long-player and helped to establish his penchant for the quirkier side of techno and his superlative production skills.

bass culture delivers a fresh new ep featuring three classic cuts remastered for 2015. selected by label head d julz, bass cultures 44th release comes from british producer mark ambrose, owner of cult outlet crayon.

wenn der bass die mauer zum einstürzen bringt ist einem klar, dass man die platte auch in 10 jahren noch auf den plattentellern finden wird. techhouse mit liebe, perfekt auf die spitze getrieben im remix von schlepp geist.

we are proud to have dug out these two bomb tracks from the 90&#8242,s by manchester legend kid simmons. for some weird reasons these tracks were never released, but here we go now: 2 funky house bombs that will make you bounce and jump like there was no tomorrow. expect more to come from the archives of this man!

* grooverider returns to headz with his codename john alias
* the avenger grooverider dons his gritty hat for this stepping roll out, all tense mids mid-range and snarls, perfect dancefloor material
* john & tony gangster samples from codename john on this one, cheeky steps and bass stabs are the order of the day
* saviour selector a clash tune if there was any, the war cry for all other selectors is there for them to take heed!

more amazing international neurofunk from the close2death camp. the gloucester, uk-based label have been carving a path through drum & bass over the past few years, establishing a name and an identity by only dealing in the very best sounds from the edges of reality.

tooth faeries brings together mark brydon and parrot. the sound is their new release on shabby doll - two versions of the title cut plus the gently pulsing love & resistance. deeply melodic yet also crisp and compelling, the sound layers carmen squires lush vocal over a martial drum beat, unleashing a dose of deep sheffield bass just when it matters most.

käse kool s fifth release, the friends n no ends ep, is comprised of 5 berlin-based producers, each of which brings his own unique sound to ep. a1, appearance, comes from the face behind crude wax, vincenzo maurice. this tune comes with a rough attitude of sheer analogue house. a2, wismut, comes from the man with the plan, nick beringer. this track speaks for itself with its punchy bass-line and direct groove. b1, visions, comes from a newly formed duo who goes by mode7. this promising duo hits it home with their newest track visions as its sweet and sultry pads play with the drive of bass and drums. lastly b2, system is wack, comes from a producer who goes by the name of aurhythm (aka dennis sekyere). this track speaks for itself, as being very rude with it s rough drive but still keeping its own delicate stems

what can be said about kerri chandler that hasn t already been said? the man is one of the greats of contemporary house music, a true legend & one of the most hard working & consistent producers out there today. trionisphere, his (second) lp from 2003 has it all, those gritty drums, the deep garage groove, the church feeling that influences so much of his sound & those bass-lines that he s renowned for are all here, not forgetting the outstanding vocal performances from his long-time collaborator dee dee brave amongst a cast of other guests. the sounds on the lp are wide ranging, from the uplifting latin swing of ye yo ma (mother) to the sparse, pacey, heads down house of it s you we re treated to a glimpse into mr.chandler s sound world across 2x12inchs & we all know that can only be a good thing! trionisphere has always been a fond favourite with house aficionados around the world & hasn t been available for a little while.until now! fully re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released in conjunction with king street sounds, nyc & made available again for 2015 in it s original format with the permission & participation of all rights holders. now s your chance to own a piece of ny/nj house history!

marshall jefferson, ron hardy & frankie knuckles collaborating across 2 sides of a single 12inch need we say more? obviously that s a dream line-up right there & of course the results of such a meeting of minds is nothing short of outstanding! just listen to the record & you ll see! essential business... -ride the rhythm- came out on trax in 1986, making it one of the -first wave- house records to land & make a massive impression here in the uk & in europe. marshall jefferson s fingerprints are all over this bad boy, his massive piano riffs, non-stop bass-lines, the pounding drums, everything about this record is just huge! he had an incredible knack for making accessible, club tracks with cross over appeal that the underground heads clamored to get hold of at the same time. throw frankie & ronnie (literally) in the mix & you ve got solid, classic, all-time gold on your hands (& turntables!). fully re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released for 2015 in it s original format with the permission & participation of all rights holders with all original trax label artwork intact.

office 04 circles in memories: the record is about johannes * iron curtis* palukas time at karl-marx-straße berlin where he used to live next door to label head baaz and graphic designer chris fladung. a1 track * magnet* is an ecstatic piece of house music holding all elements ics production is esteemed and loved for : heavy, unrelenting kicks, rolling bass lines, shimmering pads, topped with searing hot yet gamelan-like synts and an icing of slightly loose, detuned organ stabs predesting grand emotions on any dance floor. * what happened happened* surely marks up as another proof of curtis fearless takes on house music: distorted field recordings and blurred spoken words, a web of gossamer melodies and subtle clicks and cuts, all cohered by the louche bassline and the reshuffled groove in a true dilla-ish vein. adapting elements to their own agenda, clandestine groove explorers berg turn * what happened* into a true midnight roller: razor-sharp hihitas join forces with a steam-maschine like percussion, whipping relentlessly in-between kick drum and kick drum. berg cools off their take with prancing melody motifs and strung out pads of the original track, though never loosing focus of the * reductions* aim: keep the dancer dancing.

sie sind meister darinn, die erzählerische kurzweiligkeit eines songs mit der tiefenhypnotischen bassmassage elektronischer tanzmusik zu vertwisten.

dj support: kink, axel boman, the revenge, dj tlr, mosca, erol alkan, bill kouligas (pan), rob smith (smith & mighty), renaissance man, reboot, truss/ mpia3, pedestrian, outboxx

capital bass label is back with new music, bringing you the finest sound of moscow.

*hi life jump* comes on limited single-sided red marbled vinyl as an teaser for rons upcoming album.

drum & bass stalwarts black sun empire are to follow up a trio of recent eps from the upbeats, neonlight and pythius with the release of *until the world ends* - a four-track, collaborative ep with nz duo state of mind. to be released in march on double vinyl via their genre-defining blackout imprint, it marks an exciting start to 2015.

• finally out ! the 4th outing for this well established uk artist
• hand stamped sleeve
• a darker take on the uk techno / bass sound.

welcome to this new volume of the big cat remixed. this second part has the amazing remixes from jay lumen, doorly and reboot. after the great success with the first part, here we can find jay lumen remixing one of the most popular cuts from coyu balls, doorly with his personal re-interpretation from unexpected souvenir and reboot doing his own rework from 1, 2, 3... fire!

having been a long-term admirer of arovanes work, it is with some excitement that touchin bass brings you its latest release. arovane is an internationally acclaimed composer and pioneer of electronic music who has already contributed so much to the electronic scene to date. the late 90s saw his first 2 eps atol scrap for din and tides for cco which gained him a degree of notoriety and acclaim mainly in germany and then throughout the world in the idm, ambient, and electronic music scene.

originally released in 1997, this early production from the legendary dutchman gerd has recently enjoyed a revival, the rare wax finding its way back into the sets of raresh, ryan elliott and bass culture label boss d julz, amongst a few happy others. after seeing on a number of occasions the magic effect ‘mass majestic’ could have on the crowd, the catchy hook appealing to all ears, d’julz knew what the next release had to be. with scarce second-hand copies hotly in demand, this secret weapon is about to see a new lease of life via bass culture. reissued in a remastered and slowed down version, ‘mass majestic’ is one of those tracks which stays on your mind long after the party is over ... the haunting keys, the intensity of the synths and the climax of clashing symbols, all driven along by the raw chugging bass-line makes this a peak-time winner. the flip side features ‘to reach’, another track from the original ep. a big room monster of rolling bass and syncopated keys, its old skool charm and brash energy grabs you to full-on, trippy effect. considered a prolific, timeless and highly eclectic producer, ‘mass majestic’ ep indulges in gerd’s blatant ballsy techno side, remaining an extremely effect dj tool 17 years on.

fantastic compilation of sun drenched balearic beauties from the great italian singer/songwriter lucio battisti. features the sublime *ancora tu*, covered recently to great effect by roisin murphy but in no way surpassing lucios original version, followed by the superb in-demand instrumental floor-filler *il veliero*. on the flip is beautiful disco-tinged groover and big moonboots play *due mondi*, one of lucios rare duets from his highly acclaimed *anima latina* lp. also includes lexx favourite - the gorgeous *questo amore* and finally the often-edited *amarsi un po*, an absolute balearic classic with its fat bass, soaring strings, gentle guitars and sweetly emotional vocals. essential collection.

yet another classic master reese production from the vaults. this time from way back in 1991. -speaker punishing- was a stone cold detroit killer that crossed over here in the uk and european rave scenes due to it s break-beat laden hardcore appeal, string quartet samples and incessant bass-line while it s flip-side -feel the mood- carries that after hours detroit vibe over two different mixes (ably mixed by the legendary marty bonds) and still sounds amazingly fresh and current today some 20+ years later. both tracks are essential weapons to have in one s dj bag and display what a versatile producer kevin saunderson is with two totally different energies sharing the same slab of wax. re-mastered, re-pressed and re-released for 2015 with all original incognito label artwork with the full consent of kevin -master reese- saunderson, detroit mi. essential!

speaking minds heißt das neue projekt zweier produzenten und djs aus dem norden italiens. ihre produktionen und dj sets sind im deeperen techno bereich angesiedelt. die veröffentlichungen auf labels wie my favourite robot, aeon, cityfox und jetzt musica autonomica finden großen anklang in den wichtigsten clubs und festivals ganz italiens und europas. geremixt wurde unter anderem schon für dj sneak und flowers and sea creatures. der track who the f..k cares ist eine mischung aus deepen, meditativen arpeggios, melodie und minimal gehaltenen drums, der auf den dancefloor abzielt. christian prommer verleiht dem track ein neues organisches gewand, mit dem fokus auf sub bass und drums. early support by: mind against, my favorite robot, laurent garnier, rainer trüby, dj yellow, roland appel, clarian, hyenah, nunos dos santos, ruede hagelstein, jon charnis, hunter/game, adratique, animal trainer

the untold stories: protagonist series. records dedicated to the stories of some venerable but unsung historical figures. the first of the protagonist series was created by sil, and gives a glimpse into the spirit of the first such figure: tadeush konrad. sil, the pseudonym of kirill sylantev, who is more widely known for his work in the duo easy changes, now begins solo productions. for the untldpro series his work dedicated to tadeush konrad is of confident vibe, with much swing and rich with soulful flashes from times past. this work is then remixed by ztrl and hubble. first comes the ztrl remix, with energetic bass and a wealth of tones interrelating to great hypnotic effect. then on the b-side hubble s remix, an extended work, a floating journey of warm organic sounds, concludes the story and the spirit of tadeush konrad.

repress 2015,
here we have their third release, available in very limited back cat quantities it s walter gibbons getting down in abba s under-floor heated studio on part 1 with part 2, slowing things a tad and amping up the bass elements into a slinky topside mover, while part 3 slips us fully into cruise control, as we drop anchor and gaze up at the stars, just before sly and robbie pop aboard for some early morning cocktails

swedish romb music has been moving below the radar for a while now, even tho some of their gems are secret weapons by a number of dj s. this 7th release in their discography might get them on the radar! following pawel s great -got me burning- on romb003, he is finally releasing a full-length ep for romb records. the a side starts with a deep and soulful joe smooth inspired track followed by a more moody deep chicago influenced tune. the b side sets off with a bass heavy detroit groove and ends with early 90s ibiza 6am house-track with a twist. strong release with some timeless music!

this is potion number two. wilma is a machine made lady designed to drive people nuts with a juicy body of driving bass and fat synths. wilma has a certain taste for the dusty and the raw and like any other girl she just wanna have fun. behind wilma are jeppe willumsen and dan madsen, expert ticklers of copenhagens bulging underbelly and for the first time working on production together. after murat tepelis *drop it like it s hot ep*, potion is proud to introduce 4 tracks by wilma. *fabio* has be featured in prosumers fabric mix and is now ready to be unleashed to the dancefloors, alongside three strong, brave and moving companions. enjoy.

a1, entitled the weapon, is a pushy tune driven by sheer 909 rawness and that legendary dx7 bass we have come to love on many of jacob s tracks. a2, appropriately titled -from the underground (jmf s fatty rub), remixed by the english producer, jmf. keeping up with the energy of this release, a2 brings a tech-like jack vibe to the table. b1, entitled from the underground, is the original mix from which jmf reworked on side a. this track brings a tougher, darker vibe to the mix with a strong bass and steady pumping 909 riffs. b2, warehouse stomp, doesn t fall shy of its name.

defected presents fcl in the house is the first essential mix album of 2015, a two cd mix of classic and contemporary house music, including cuts from larry heard, bob moses, seven davis jr. and audiojack, as well as a handful of fcl exclusives.

sze is a new london based label emanating from the secretsundaze camp. born from the age old adage of hearing music from friends and artists that didnt fit with the latter’s more refined sound, sze will serve as a more open platform for other forms of dance music be that techno, breakbeat, bass heavy or ambient sounds.

vier jahre haben sie sich zeit gelassen für den nachfolger von the king is dead . the decemberists, colin meloy, chris funk (gitarre), jenny conlee (keyboard), nate query (bass) und john moen (schlagzeug), entschlossen sich nach erfolgreichem tourende 2011, eine bandpause einzulegen und sich persönlichen dingen zu widmen. sie hatten mit the king is dead immerhin gerade ein album veröffentlicht, das in den us charts sofort auf platz 1 schoss und ihr song down by the water wurde für den grammy in der kategorie best rock song nominiert. aber ganz von der bildfläche verschwanden sie dann doch nicht. ihre animierten alter egos traten bei den simpsons auf, für den soundtrack von hunger games lieferten sie den song our engine , meloy veröffentlichte die prämierte kinderbuchserie wildwood und das livealbum we all raise our voices to the air , das ihre atemberaubende intensität auf der bühne widergibt, erinnerte uns immer wieder an die wunderbare band aus portland.

the third issue of raw waxes’ release number four is on the way. after featuring mike parker, haiku, inigo kennedy and korova as remixers of the noisemaker, this time we see abstract division and blind observatory reinterpreting ‘shuttle’, the final track of the series. shuttle starts with a fat kick and a psychedelic synth, bleep and acid elements go back and forth, up and down, appearing from the gloom of the artist’ soul. hi-­&#8208,,,hats, acid and bleep evolve together, embracing acidity and generating a naughty groove. abstract division’s reinterpretation is clearly a 4/4 dance floor oriented. based on the evolution of the acid patterns as a minded loop, the dutch duo adds 909 hi-­&#8208,,,hats and claps, modify the the kick-­&#8208,,, bass structure, reaching a trusted track for exciting moments into clubs. blind observatory’s remix is the gentle side of the record. starting slowly and lightly, the artist sets a mellow synth plus clean hi-­&#8208,,,hats, turning the production into a sweet idm caress. a personal, delicate cut appraising the entire release.

deep bass records presents in this definitive collection box: 9 vinyls & double-cd with 58 tracks. this 10 years anniversary box includes tracks from 2003 up to 2010 from artists like nick & danny chatelain, the doctors, davidson ospina, oscar p., marco repetto, hot hands, murray richardson, mike hoska, iberix, joao filipe, the house of soul, mike hoska & dj pruess.

deep bass records presents in this collection box: 5 vinyls & 1 cd with 30 tracks. this years anniversary box includes tracks from 2003 up to 2010 from artists like nick & danny chatelain, the doctors, davidson ospina, oscar p., hot hands, murray richardson, mike hoska, ricci ferdinand, dj la touche, viana, miguel garji, the under groovers, iberix, the phoenix, mike hoska, dj pruess & ivan vamhaspell.

the utopia project, yet another one of many pseudonyms for legendary producer rheji burrell of burrell brothers fame. all 4 of the files contained within this ep bear the classic hallmarks and sounds of the burrell brothers signature style, taut drum programming, deep, melodic synth washes, bass-lines from the darkest recesses of nycs streets and dance-floors and an instantly recognizable atmosphere. like much of the brothers output these tracks are designed to be heard either very, very late at night or in the early hours of the morning and are some of the defining sounds of new yorks underground night-clubs in the formative parts of the 1990s. a true underground house record, over 20+ years old and still sounding as fresh and current as ever, file 1 is now available again for 2015, re-mastered and re-pressed with the permission of and in conjunction with the burrell brothers / nu-groove records, new york city.

samuel l. session, a techno producer from sweden who founded the labels sls and cycle and now runs the klap klap imprint. apart from that, he has released on drumcode, soma, music man and kms records. in 2007, samuel l session was featured on kms 091 - kevin saunderson’s release – “history elevate 2” with a remix for “pump the move”. now in 2015, samuel l session presents his second artist release on kms records with “the talkbox ep” the talk box ep kicks of with an “original mix” that is a dark, deep & groovy. detroit inspired techno pumper that features a deep bass line with haunting chords. move on next to the “concrete mix” which provides a bit more airy feel. on the b side the soulful groove b1 “birth of blue” featuring elbee bad providing whispering melodic vocal sprinkled on top an ever moving progression that even includes some great horn stabs. rounding out the ep is the b2 “birth of blue” featuring elbee bad & andreas saag, providing a groovy solo-esc piano, riffing throughout this already groovy number

paper disco are back on vinyl ahead of their forthcoming trash the wax vol. 2 and two totally exclusive tracks. leon sweet launches things with sunny bigler that has a moroder style bass and plaintive male vocal designed to make grown men cry on dance floors. italian master blaster shares the same side rocking his trademark edit chops with games whch will only be seeing the light of day on this wax. turn it over and yam who makes an appearance with natasha watts and paper tea boy chris massey on remix duties. its floor heavy 4/4 disco with modern production and dynamics that will slot in to any discerning box. the second exclusive comes from oslo young bucks de fantastiske to who offer up a more house take on disco. gimme sum dim sum has a shuffling backbeat, lush keys and chords to give it an organic garage feel that tips a wink to the best that new york has to offer.

you can t touch it or see it but yet you feel it and it enchants you. we all understand that feeling of being lost in the music, where nothing else matters except for whats being drummed out the speakers. how do you describe that connection that connection that bonds strangers and causes good people to turn warehouses and underground basements upside, into bass heavy stomping grounds for the merry. get lost in this ep created by boston heavyweight dj/producer will monotone.

bringing you our third release, this solo ep comes from the leeds-based producer david moran. giving you a raw flavour with plenty of punchy bass that will undoubtably destroy any dancefloor. destroy the dancefloor shows a darker, dirty side from david and is an ep that shouldn t be taken lightly.

what $ love is one of romanthony s rarest songs. these original house mixes are one of his most sought after pieces of vinyl with pristine copies selling for upwards of £100. roman did make an r&b version on his glasgow underground album but the house mixes with their low slung dubby organ & bass grooves are the real dj deal with the westside highway mix still in many a list house djs bags.