hypeltd are happy to introduce another new talent in the form of j. alvarez. it is a name you wont know yet, but the man behind it – seattle based producer chris 214 – has already made a name for himself with some rude electro, techno and even ghetto tech releases on in-the-know labels like frustrated funk (a subsidiary of clone) harbour city sorrow (and again) and others. now, though, he is on a house tip, and it is for that reason that he has assumed this new moniker…
continuing in the tradition of offering up sounds a little less accessible than its older hypercolour brother, hypeltd seems to have once again unearthed a producer more than worthy of popular attention.

the second in the series of 12 inch samplers featuring present and future classics from brooklyns monthly party, life, spring sampler 2012 #2 picks up where the first installment left off, deeper into the rabbits hole of the all-night underground parties at the infamous dope jams. curators and residents slow to speak offer here 3 remixes and re-imaginings of some of the finest technoid sleaze, haunted vocal anthemics and zulu-nation-endorsed hip-house perfection. spring sampler 2012 #2 is a snapshot of a life party at its most elevated, after the initiation and immersion is complete, the core party people convened, the sacramental beverages consumed and the full peak of the party unfolded in its full spectacle. previously, these exclusive versions have remained in the vault for protected and exclusive use by the life residents. made available through these limited samplers, slow to speak opens up for a rare snapshot into the heart and soul of their program—militant musical theses that drive these parties and make them something more special than the typical dance music burial rite.
comes on transparent orange-red, marbled vinyl.

homework from amsterdam are back on exploited. the guys have been busy with touring and remixing the likes of duffdisco (dsiko), david keno (noir music), andre crom (off) or s.k.a.m. (gruuv). with another ep lined up on 2020 vision, this one is their follow-up ep on exploited entitled: conversation piece. since their hudson square and black jukebox release (which have both become collector items with prices going up to 99€ on discogs) the 2 dutch men have collected many new fans and followers and its pretty save to say that homework will release their first artist album on exploited in 2013

reissue of one of the all time classic uk progressive rock albums from 1970 featuring flutes, organ, scorching guitars and beautiful harmonies.
re-mastered in the uk by gary ramon at third eye studios. pressing on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl.

part 7 of the series presents mexican psychedelic music. comes as 12 inch lp in gatefold cover.

kyle geiger brings you his third installment on his imprint cubera in a quest to bridge some crucial gaps between house and techno constituents. this time, taking it a little deeper with the use of vocal work from vocalist stefanie jansen for the title track scream, weaving her voice in and out of a strong synth and percussion work out. in the second mix of the a-side, truncate lends his tough, stripped style for his remix of >scream<, providing a welcome contrast to the original. on the other side, >underneath< adjusts the eps sweat dial to 11 with its shit-losing, raw synth hook. the fact that this track even has a sweat dial that goes up to 11 should communicate something really special. the final track step brings more of an stabby, yet scaled back afterhours vibe to round things out, while still carrying enough critical mass to make things a little messy.

strut continues its celebration of 25 years since the heyday of acid house as respected dj / producer richard sen (padded cell, bronx dogs) follows up his acclaimed compilation of early uk house music and acid, >this aint chicago<, with an exclusive limited edition 12 inch featuring previously unreleased edits.

home to a selection of the globes most cutting edge talent, the rekids imprint is proud to present the debut full ep from one of the scene heroes in toronto, nathan barato. backed by remixes from oliver $ and masked talent 808 fake, back up queen is set to burn through dancefloors with its pumping old school drive and rough edged soul.

showing that pizzico feels not scared of usual labels monosound it holes its graphics maker out through a freaking out release, supported by aeroplane, sare havlicek, ichisan, maelstrom, ajello, i-robots, scuola furano, kelton prima, florian meindl, kidwho, ...

galaktika records delivers its 40th release and what a treat it is. one of the main acts on the label and a true protagonist in the barcelona electronic scene, pablo bolivar is well known all over the world for his quality output for labels like desolat and avantroots.

dfa has long been a favourite at the bitches hq and we were chuffed to be asked to remix one of our favourite acts, the rapture. we certainly were not shy and dove headfirst into this mix bringing out the guitars and the lovely beach boy-esque harmonies twisting it into an indie-electro-house dance floor stomper. its not for the wallflowers to be sure.dfa have released this goodie digitally, but as we bitches love our biscuits, we had to see it released on vinyl. and of course, we must ensure premium sound quality so this release is 45 rpm on 180 gram vinyl. happy listening.

third all jacks with more pumpin prime time action... the ltd vinyl only label of paul ritch, all jacks, returns for its third highly anticipated instalment. with no attention paid to the artists involved our sole focus is on the music and rightly so. with the first two all jacks releases picking up incredible support, we are certain that the latest will impress further still.

back and cooking up more funk and flavor with his second album for rekids, mr g proves hes still the king of rhythm with state of flux. packing more history than most of the top current producers put together, mr g has been fine-tuning his breed of music for two decades. described by the man himself as its all about a bassline, his music takes the formula of a ballad and the movement of reggae.

now, a year after he celebrated the success of his lp good morning midnight, niko schwind ups the heat on stil vor talent with the versatile we are the future ep that showcases a specatacular sonic progression while remaining true to what niko does best: melodic house music. on all i want, niko lures you into a deep abyss aided by a straight groove and rapid vocal stutters until a swampy bassline, subtle piano melodies and a promiscuous female voice swallow you to the point of no return. beautifully melancholic, yet floorfriendly, this a1 is bound to leave its mark on international dance floors!

check this out - before going on holiday here it comes! for the most sophisticate clubbers, a new pearl signed wwr, the current most ambiguous label! lazy but not dead, when the duo altarboy moves its ass theres no crap to cut. the synth programmings on this 12 inch is pure analogical sound. the lows on the two tracks draw the rhythm with an able mix of roland, korg e moogs timbre. the rest comes around and sounds great. the detune on the second part of lazy ass is for real experts. go rejoin yourself with the well done house.

the blinding truth, a foresight into the future. promo presents: true tones! set on a mission to take on hardcore in all its glory and darkness, promo delivers with style.
limited at 250 pieces, this is the 3 x 12 inch heavyweight vinyl edition of true tones, featuring album tracks and a brand new addition to the promo playlist as well as a personal message from the producer: no regrets (thank you)!

second part of four in the imbroglios series sees modern sound alchemist pepe bradock emerge from his studio with another outerwordly, mind-bending mixture of tricky, swinging beats, collages of rich, imaginative sound snippets from every corner of the musical spectrum and a phletora of exotic, cheeping noises and sounds. its a miracle how pepe keeps pushing the envelope with every new precious release yet is instantly recognizable - on of the true innovators in any style of music today and another cornerstone of every good record collection that will still sound good in decades. play super loud!

the abstract acid series continues its exploration into the depths of acid with a relentless 303 assault from the yorkshire based machine operator, mantra. four rugged tracks of distorted, crackling beats and low slung bass lines that are just crying out to be ripped through the speakers of a dark, filthy warehouse. as usual, pressed with a fine cover artwork from andrew ingram and limited to 300 copies

a shuffling mix of acoustic guitar riffs, licks, natural percussion and of course razs well known melancholic vocal lines all come together to generate a country folk feeling of the 60s. a dampened kick drives the energy deep and harmonicas seep into our minds and set our soul on fire. a fresh track for a hot summer day on the lake. acid pauli takes the track and acidizes it by adding, yep, acid lines and a very direct kick. the track gains more of a main time vibe, heightened energy and deeper bass allow this track to hold its own in a variety of set styles. the final mix is an open air anthem delivered from the sorry entertainers m. rux and lotti. using percussion of the same natural flavor and incorporating dirty synth lines, the two produce a heavier mix worthy of both dancefloors and home listening.

when discussing producers with consistently good outputs, few compare with jan driver. just pulled out his debutalbum amatilda last year, jan driver again dished out an extra tasty and promising morsel: this one-shot named peaker comes with a gigantic brightness in sound and is not less than a slammy hand-clapping celebratory basher. the and heavy subbasses are literally all over the place. jan driver signatures for sure! it has the exact fair amount of tension a track needs to sound excited and to infect your eardrum. on the flip side, action flowers rework pad the track with a golden summerdress, adding a magnificent arpeggio sequence so perfectly complementary to the original sound, its shimmering all the way to the solar system.peaker is proven to be one of our favourite summer releases in 2012 thus far, with its take on a slower beat and more of a late night come-down vibe apparent. you know that feeling when you hear that perfect song for the first time? well, it just happened. twice. weve got goosebumps. were feverish. were sweaty.time for the summer to come. now we impatiently wait. were just a little excited, you know?

2016 repress! beatamines & david jach finally arrived at their homebase mangue records after a long roadtrip with several releases on keno records, damm records or deich. the duo is currently on a good buzz with their successful single how never – so its time for a hot follow-up tune with remixes coming from einmusik (jittery heritage, italic,einmusika), purple disco machine (ipoly music, gris musique) and einsauszwei (grain audio).

a new 1track! produced by john daly and its one of the best tracks we know from his hands! a beautiful melodic track rooted in the best chi-town traditions sophisticated with dalys modern production skills.

gravite records welcomes franck valat for its second release.
you want techno? we give you techno! >quazar< knows his job, very well. bruno sacco closes that ep with a slow, heavy and wet remix of quazar.

highlive are introducing themselves with an interesting mixture of musical visions thru their first ep accurately titled >a thing called fusion<. its title track is an elegant melting of bass lines, easy highs and simple melody conduction. yet you never get annoyed nor are you expecting jim morrison to open a door, but it happens. there is a psychedelic touch when you least expect it.
enjoy a musical high in your life, enjoy highlive – a thing called fusion ep!

our seleccion natural compilation series is back in shape with this 6th instalment, featuring as always music from our all star team: oscar mulero, exium, christian wunsch and reeko.four fine cuts of futuristic techno, each one with its own particular mood and feel.the release starts with reverberation by oscar mulero, an intense workout beginning with a straight and dark beat, salted with precise sub bass frequencies. the track grows and evolves till fm bass galore takes over and synth drums and white noise infect the arrangement, taking intensity to peak levels.exium show their electro side in the second track no sign of weakness. they depart from 4x4 beats on behalf of broken beats with an industrial flavour and the traditional drones, dark atmospheres and moving arrangements they are known for.christian wunsch reveals his darker side in sleeper cell, based on an enormous kick, side by side with sharp hats, digital percussions and dark and sticky noises.lynx is reekos input into this 12inch. complex and intricate rhythms, thick textures, multiple layers of drums and a constantly evolving structure, dark and sharp at the same time.an excellent sample of contemporary techno created by four of the best european producers of the moment.dont miss it.

when it comes to and strikes you, it works. this is the only thing that rules only300 familys sound, an edm label born in milan in the end of 2011. tech house with no strings attached is the reference point to start from and experiment with, together with the diverse influences of a genre in progress. our musical research - coming from only300 (milan) staff vision - goes beyond ideological bounds between means of production: no matter if its digital or analogue, the point is the emotion behind the sound, even if it comes to your legs, heart or brain. o300f sees flying high records - not just dance floor/club/listening oriented - and it thinks that labels are just gilded cages.

g vinyl puts out its debut release by its operator steve albert (gyle). hailing from g block in the hardware city, this hot slab of wax is a melting plate of deep sub rubs and inviting percussion sequences. the additional dialogue ep serves up 4 thick tracks of chunky tech-house grooves for listeners, dancers, and disk jockey sluts.

modularz 8.2 by developer & stanislav tolkachev is the second part of the 8 series with a special remix by british producer shifted. 8.2 gives a clear view on the versatility of modularz and dives into a deeper approach of late night hypnotic chord driven techno in its purest form. the modularz 8 series as been well-received by online press and print publications and also hugely supported by the elite techno talents of the world.

after ushering in a raft of releases from top talent over the last year that turned quite a few heads, we over here at thema thought it was time to assert our own opinions a bit more forcefully. we certainly appreciate all the support we garnered from the detroit drops courtesy of norm and terrence, and sliding over to the smallville end of the spectrum with rau and suburb certainly didnt lose the thread either. sometimes its easy to build a vibe on the backs of others rather than on simple merit though… with that in mind we have taken our own path since then, and the recent successes from beaner and laurine frost stand alone as the accolades keep rolling in. continuing on our outbound trajectory, we present the solo vinyl debut of gathaspar, the mysterious polish producer who has been making noise mostly in berlin and to the east.

2020 midnight visions follow up the excellent photomachine debut. as an overall statement of intent, its a bold and successful one.(resident advisor) with a killer ep from ossie.

tony ollivierras issued a generous number of singles and eps under the ibex moniker on rushhour, planet e, yore, and his own ibex music, and now follows up his 2010 yore release, meltdown, with absolution, though this time under his birth name. no matter: ollivierras music sounds great, whether issued under his real name or an alias, and absolution is no exception. the infectious title cut gets things moving with a bass-powered blend of claps and funky rhythms before chunky house chords and silken synth figures add to the tracks multi-layered splendour. a jazzier dimension rises to the surface of quick release when the tunes churning hi-hats are joined by royally swinging electric piano playing and luscious synth pads.phase down opts for a purer deep house sound in its focus on kick drums, claps, and futuristic synths, though the track proves that ollivierras naturally funky side cant help but emerge, here as it does elsewhere.

opening track >what i do< introduces the ep on a poignant note with its sombre keys and emotive vocal flourishes without forsaking any of the force at its fingertips, driven by the bubbling subs and electric midrange. >fall< then sweeps in on a lush bed of glistening keys, soft vocal flourishes and a skipping drum line before crashing back down to earth with waves of warping bass tones blasting through the low end of the track. counterpointed by the soaring synth notes that flicker above, mydas balances the light and dark elements brilliantly.

expanding on its global mandate, culprit touches down in germany in its talent search. essen-based ahmet sisman is the next new artist to be added to the labels burgeoning clan of contributors, with dance with the white rabbit ep - two originals of sparkling and exciting electronic house. nico lahs and audiofly, long friends of the label, add their skills and charisma remixing the anthemic title track.

originally released on bushwacka!s olmeto records imprint in june 2011, west side became an instant anthem last summer. inspired by the hedonistic euphoria of ibiza, the original track took the shape of a massive dancefloor weapon with its memorable chord progression and high-impact bass. now, just in time for this summer season, tronic have licensed west side for a special remix package from christian smith & wehbba and bushwacka!s new just be pseudonym.

its time for class once again. students, take out your notepads, er, laptops. todays lesson is how to spin subtlety, emotion, and intelligence into slices of smooth groove. our coursework consists of the original of disorder vs. disaster on private gold.

vinyl only ! czr channel zoo recordings from ibz deliver the belearic vibes to us - its time for michael james to introduce the label with some classic pumping vocal house - movin! already the most forward thinking music project ever to hit the island of ibiza, channel zoo was initially an event offering a variety of cutting edge new sounds, provided by the unrivaled underground house and techno record labels of the future. with rapid development from ibiza into hosting channel zoo events at the most prominent clubs in europe featuring only the best artists it was only a matter of time before a serious imprint was established.

for its first release the french collectiv’ macadam mambo comes with four killer disco adjustements that will be perfect soundtracks for the summer. okay okay is a brilliant tropical sexy track edited by bob bernard. spartacus is a punk disco hit dubbed, extended and twisted by bikini freak. sweety francisco is a lovely californian balearic ballad magnified by roger suchard. le jardinier is a huge rework of a french demoniac epic boogie made with genius by teetwo mariani

coinciding with the cinema premier of bar25 – tage ausserhalb der zeit (bar25 –days out of time), the bar25 label is releasing the official soundtrack. together with its closest musician friends, the label began work over a year ago on exclusive tracks that would be included in the final cut. the result is a remarkable compilation of works from a number of music genres – a unique collection of musical contributions by steadfast companions of the exceptional place that was bar25. this 12inch inch is a very special present to our vinyl friends.like the film, this compilation a tiny testament for eternity to the late, great bar25 something definitely worth having on the shelf for reliving the feelings experienced there when it existed from time to time.

2016 repress.... two stalwarts of amsterdams techno & house underground scene. julien chaptal and david labeij, decided to link arms at the beginning of 2012 with the creation of their vinyl only label, mfd.aiming to bring their blend of electronica back to a stripped-down, powerful, and hypnotic groove. mfds back-to-basics approach was born out of the infallible conviction that dance music in its purest form can effectively reduce ones insides to a bundle of raw nerves, and induce a state of pure bliss. wether it be hypnotic, gritty or intense electronic music, the label focuses on explicit quality, keeping egos in check, and never allowing them to get in the way of a good time.

the young soul notes imprint is returning to the vinyl front with a new mesmerizing striker by finland based -deymare-. slow house music with touches of soul and bouncy rhodes sliding all over this release. this one is a must have for lovers of the deep detroit sound by masters like rick wade and mike huckaby. soul notes shows to be a versatile label to follow up their club banger ep by adryiano with some smooth deepness like this. deymare proves to be one of the upcoming greats within the slow and deep range. go and get this while its still available, strickly limited vinyl release.

italian techy sounds at their best. danilo vigorito knows how to balance out his sound on this splendid 12. chordy but rolling techno patterns and atmospheric topsounds. this is hard to place in a box which makes it extra fun. where dark star is a somewhat mysterious and ethnic sounding opener the remaining two tracks are chordy techno at its best.

new label focused on electronic music,mainly techno style in its various forms,the first reference in which involved spanish producers like david moleon, iago de la vega, giacomo stallone and jcortes

they are back! roberto mozza and erotex presents their second plattenbau-music album. enjoy minimal-techno at its best. including new pacman song.

bacalao & sonnes >dont stop pushin ep< is keeping all its promises with two straight forward club tracks, both filled with soulful vocal lines driven by hard hitting synths. the stunning remix is created by kollektiv ost.

schallbox inaugurates the open-air season and by doing so unmistakably calls out for a dance! the high spirits of the party held for its tenth release is still in everbobys mind - and the blaze is still burning! yet team schallbox around steve cole follows up by presenting space night astronaut, saafi brother and sound design artist gabriel le mar with the spherically driving and playfully dreamy track >deep red guitar<.

played and supported by chris liebing, dvs1, marcel fengler,inigo kennedy, bas mooy, oscar mulero, truncate, markus suckut and more.kike pravda presents his first release on his own label called senoid recordings, including a remix of ben sims. the vinyl starts with the track exalt.it includes a roland 909 very processed, aggressive and distorted sound until the end, accompanied by a sequence of a dark bassline and dynamic,which kike pravda takes it to the limit of its frequencies in constant evolution.a track that makes it the letter of introduction of senoid. in b side, ben sims remix scared to the most pure style of mr ben. hi-hats unstoppable, unmistakable grooves,giving back to the sounds of the original, essential for its most faithful followers.closes the record the original version of scared, a continuous arpeggio with an accompaniment of a 909 ride pure, brilliant, subtle.scared evolves from beginning to end, with touches of dark, analogic, atmospheres and glitches, which turns it into a space trip.

some proper quality house music on the 3rd and final part in the golden age trilogy by giles and martin aka the two armadillos. think larry heard, norm talley, delano smith and the likes! the a side once again is club track with a modulating, moody heavy, heavy bassline and lots of atmosphere. definitely one for big rooms but for deeper 5am moments with its strings and fluttering hypnotic keys. this has been going down a treat in both giles and martins dj sets for some time. >detroit dancer< has a jazzy scat drum programming, keys, plenty of atmosphere and sparkling synth solos. last up the downtempo musical and downright lazy vibes of >majestic< with its stand up bass, strings and keys play out and signal the final track of the trilogy of releases.

hollands fah aka robin de bekker enters the scene with this heavy, braindance inspired five tracker. opener fine space is spooky and upbeat with false melodies fighting the tracks ground level acid bubbles.bonus orbits starts off as a fast electronic harpsichord cut for a smart dance floor before turning into a hectic swamp of challenging harmonies.sixears is a shorter track holding the middle ground between a moody elecktroids tune and hectic, vibert-like acid. the eps title track and centerpiece then, is characterized by rewinds, whistles, haunting melodies and a total lack of repetition, its a 9 minute long excursion into the most unreal part of bekkers mind. fah finally says goodbye with an eerie cut that sounds like a humming predator with no food to eat. fahs first one for 030303 comes with appropriate, occultist artwork.

since its launch at the end of last year, bristols elastic dreams has been making a name for itself with its own take on the underground sound of house, techno & electronica. at the heart of that success has been the music of label boss a sagittariun, whose previous singles the circle stops somewhere & carina have received critical acclaim and support from key djs such as francois k, ripperton, huxley & lawrence to name just a few. now the elusive head honcho is back with a new ep, born under 22 stars featuring 3 new cuts.