after a couple of enchanted evenings in the company of guerilla dj and avid record collector brian morrison,the modern artifacts crew have been inspired to put together their next release which is two slabs of electronic badness for you vinyl fetishists

lv return to hyperdub with a taste of whats to come on their forthcoming south london-meets-south africa album sebenza, due at the end of august. what lv make here is the exciting prospect of music influenced by south african house and kwaito, informed by regular trips out there and sessions with up and coming south african artists such as okmalumkoolkat, ruffest and spoek mathambo, but letting the influences of uk soundsystem music and hip hop bleed naturally into the mix too, creating a genuine hybrid.

after firmly establishing their nu funk steez in the digital realm with countless releases, london label boogie boutique reached into the glamorous world of vinyl in fine style just before christmas with the double 12 inch drop a year on wax. they elect to continue their twelve inch shaped adventures with a label regular at the helm in the shape of funk ferret. the new zealander has featured on many a boogie boutique release, as well as other nu funk labels such as booty pirates and ghetto funk, so keen observers of the scene will know what to expect. >pushin forward< features the mic spitting skills of imagine this, whose mr lif style delivery is the perfect foil for a trademark mid tempo bass heavy bump from the ferret. boogie boutique have assembled a fine cast of remix talent too, with big beat veteran cut la roc dropping a fine sample heavy revision that allows the vox to shine. fellow bb artist and montreal dweller nick fonkyson adds some crunchy riffage to the mix, whilst the funk ferrets regrooved sound system partner dj alias concentrates on teasing out some bassline deviancy with some help from benson.

with material from hyetal, bashmore, headhunter, joker and more in their discography, soul motive have established a reputation for seeking out the various strands of music blossoming both close by their bristol hq and far (cosmin trg has also featured on the label) arriving at their eleventh release soul motive further indulge the sounds of local talent coleco, a producer who contributed to one of the labels early, split releases and is now granted the full grip of a twelve inch. lead track >hypnagogia< takes its cue from the loose percussive style of shackleton, gradually weaving in a thumping half step groove and intoxicating layers of eastern strings - accomplished stuff! on the flip victoria klewin adds her floating, slightly saturated vocal tones to the galloping mysticism of >find me<.

vinyl only! white vinyl limited to 100 pieces. crime scene are back on track with a jacked-up version of ralphi rosarios hot mix 5 classic. you used to houze me comes along with some casio rz-1 driven acid & house trax !!! watch out for their highly limited full length cassette album called >crime city< - supported by mr. adalberto from acidicted!!!

vinyl only! crime scene are back on track with a jacked-up version of ralphi rosarios hot mix 5 classic. you used to houze me comes along with some casio rz-1 driven acid & house trax !!! watch out for their highly limited full length cassette album called >crime city< - supported by mr. adalberto from acidicted !!!

limited to 50 numbered audio cassette copies (25 black / 25 white) with large reversible booklet. watch out for the crime city trax 12inch (crime city 002)!!! >crime city< is the place where killers, hookers & ghetto-jackers are loosing their face... crime scene are introducing their hood with 14 casio rz-1 driven lo-fi trax - from electro to ghetto, houze and acid - this >cassette only< full length album contains over 60 minutes of finest street sound madness!

you may know pnau from their breakthrough side-project >empire of the sun<, elton john signed the pair after listening to their record, and now with his blessing, a selection of eltons old masters has been re-imagined into an album featuring their recreations of his classic hits between 1970 and 1976.
elton himself is a huge fan of pnaus work and gave his blessing as well as access to his original works from that era to allow them to create this revolutionary new collection of compositions.
the lp is presented in a single gatefold sleeve and includes a limited edition exclusive 12x12 inch artwork print. you will also receive a code for a free mp3 version of the album.

amazing release by polar inertia, who already gave a glimpse of their techno brilliance on dement3d 002, but with the last vehicle it seems their craftmanship has come to full growth. this third release on dement3d is once again formed of three different tracks, high in contrasts and emotions. industrial but groovy, raw yet hypnotising deep techno that will create a stir in basements and warehouses worldwide.

after five years of its highly successful existence, after founding its sister-label 2diy4, after opening its own club ego in hamburg, after sending its artists all around the globe and after having brought more than 50 releases into this world - its time to celebrate diynamics fifth birthday! and this charity-compilation is diynamics gift for all of you. all benefits of this compilation will be donated to kinderhospiz sternenbrücke, an organization that accompanies terminally ill children in the last time of their lifes.

dutch master orlando voorn with a two-track release containing some of his pioneering material as format. rightly recognised as one of a handful of artists who built the early, crucial bridges between europe and detroit in the late-eighties and early nineties via collaborations with juan atkins and output for kms, voorn’s legacy is unquestionable. winning hollands dmc championships in 1986 and 1987 was the real career catalyst and there seems to be no let up in quality since then, either as a dj or a multifaceted, multi-genre producer. these two tracks are produced in 1993 and still didnt loose their magic!damn right and jam session have that the raw charm, edge and vibe sounds so current. energetic, melodic and broken, both tracks touch on a myriad of styles but what shines through is how modern electronic styles can be traced back to this sort of fantastic, unique output. format remastered could be sitting snuggly alongside modern house, techno, uk garage, uk funky and many more contemporary styles. this is a rare chance to grab beautifully treated versions of classic voorn material.

straying away from their more familiar cutting-edge drum & bass landscape, im:ltd are taking to pastures new with their latest offspring from the somewhat uninhibited and off-kilter quentin hiatus. with a deep sun-dappled atmosphere, mixing old-school house vibes and snappy hooks with a dirty south laidback feel, the different strokes ep might be another mellow and melodic release but its not going to blend into the background. showing a real sense of movement and progression, this ep surely deserves a full play through as each track unravels in its own time, and fits together in order like an audio jigsaw puzzle.

hands up is the production team formed by the analogue cops (restoration/appointment) and alex picone (cadenza). their analogue joint venture has groundbreaking results. machine powered house music heavily influenced by the berliner dub techno and by the funkiest 2step, with a debt to detroit. this first release features 2 dancefloor killers recorded on tape and saturated with bass.

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

viennas disko404 organisation are launching their very own label with a split ep by sun people and franjazzco. while the latter is one of the most passionate players in viennas underground music scene, sun people aka simon/off has already stirred international attention with releases on renowned labels such as immerse records or phuture shock musik. for this release franjazzco combined his enthusiasm for jazz, soul and disco with a weighty footwork / juke kit, resulting in three deadly 160bpm anthems.
on the flipside sun people deployed a more uk-influenced style with references to 90s jungle and uk garage … imagine tek9 meets duncan powell meets dj spinn.
the ep is already receiving support from dj rashad, distal, dj clent, rp boo, soulphiction and others, and is just the first of many floor-dominator releases lined up by disko404. super-limited run of 250 copies only.

london based audio visual collective old apparatus have started their own label, sullen tone, with their first ep derren dropping in july. with two releases on dubstep pioneer malas deep medi label under their belt, and - in contrast - a tape of improvised electro-acoustic music for berlin-based the tapeworm, the group formed sullen tone to provide a home for old apparatus to elaborate and expand on their vision and allow the listener to be drawn even further into their compellingly beautiful yet destructive dystopian world.

in june 2011 subtext recordings was restarted after a six year hiatus for the release of the second lp from emptyset, titled >demiurge<. this album represented a transition from the first two subtext releases, a pair of seminal experimental recordings from the groundbreaking duo vexd, switching path into a new terrain that allowed for the distortion and dissolution of the sequencer grid and shifted the focus of the label from the programmed to the composed.
through this development subtext recordings has evolved into a conversation between emptyset, the ex-vexd artist roly porter, and composer paul jebanasam, who has spearheaded the revival of the label. this new release continues this dialogue by commissioning both porter and jebanasam to respond to the material contained within >demiurge< and develop their own interpretations of the original album.

as if futureboogie would leave you without a fix for long, the bristol imprint is back with another new signing for their tenth release, djs and musical magicians last waltz. their debut release trinket is a thrilling cosmic ride featuring a remix from london party dynamos bad passion.

one day while sharpening his hip-hop skills, the prince sets up shop in his favorite studio, an oversized king bed in a pile of synthesizers, drum machines and keyboards. an abundance of classic samples overflowing with soulful fills inspired baby prince to record one of his most sensitive vocal messages to date. an ideas man, baby prince struggled to get the mix right and tight. so lonely c swoops in, hits record and lays down the track in one clean shot. ooohwee! i want to squeeze you is born. the pillowtalk boys heard the new noise and accepted remix duties without question. their results, the phat philly remix, is a timeless house version with a powerful vocal addition from sammy d himself. lace up yer raving kicks.

body parts recs. coming big with the first vinyl: bpv001 - joc de glezne! romanian guys showing their style in a great manner. all three tracks are great, supported and tested in different conditions :) plus you get nice bonus - dub mix from ody arts. not much to say, just have a listen. limited to 320 copies.

nice price deal !!! get ready for the next release from distored revelation. after the succes of their latest release, that has been supported by artists like neophyte, evil activities, panic, promo and many more, it is time for some new mayor bangers! this new release contains two massive tracks. mister ryan & the glory of the old gold!

francisco allendes, a classic violinist with a synth rock background, one of the most interesting electronic music artists from chile, already released on ghostly, cadenza and several other labels. italian born dj, producer and ibiza resident paola poletto, is not only the first female dj to ever perform at pacha - she is also a graduated sound engineer. together francisco and paola are not only the nicest couple of dance music, but as a producer team they are also about to leave a deep mark on the musical landscape. their desolat debut is a 4 track ep with their unique view on house music, full of optimism, fun and sundrenched grooves. enjoy!

alec troniq tells himself off – with two fluffy and cheery smilemakers on base of light but raving rhythms.in rueffel hes piping, drumming berserk and doing echoism. a sweet remix is delivered by stereo express from atmosphere / burlesque,well-known for their bombs shadoorack and la vie en rose. on b1 alec crashes a russian wedding, kidnaps ljudmila and entrains her to his own spring meadows.the groover on b2 is remixed by a guy named bunched – cutting, stomping and constantly stepping forward.

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).

on kdm008 the label honchos kaiserdisco come with a two tracker in their typical funky rollin style. supported by nic fanciulli, m.a.n.d.y., stacey pullen, slam, stephan bodzin, christian smith, pig & dan, psycatron, mauro picotto, darren emerson, karotte, monika kruse, alan fitzpatrick, dubfire, michel de hey, yousef, danny howells and many more.

after several remixes and many amazing live shows the duo jonsson & alter is back with the first 12-inch since their critically acclaimed album mod, an album described as the best house album of 2011 by a number of critics. now it is summer 2012 and the duo returns with an ep more straightforward than previous works. the ep for you, aims for the dancefloor with the sophisticated house anthem for you on the a side, followed by the deeper and unique sounding ljuset on the b side. enjoy!

for the 4th release on their cocktail damore music, discodromo and boris bring you the exciting and extraordinary sound of lord of the isles. with a handful of releases for labels such as the japanese ene and firecracker offshoot, unthank, lord of the isles is currently one of the most talked about names in the electronic music scene. the sound in these 4 tracks moves between ambient electronica, planet e techno, kompakt shuffling trance (check out the sublime searching) and mid tempo balearic house chuggers, with squelches and bubbles in all the right places. they are highly sophisticated deep-disco house movements encrusted with splurges of sonic texture. lord of the isles has amassed support from a long list of both seasoned and new school djs, including masters like david mancuso & dj harvey, who included one loti s track on his recent x mix cd, andrew weatherall, daniel wang, fudge fingaz and linkwood. as usual: limited to 250 copies, 12 inch in 4 colors cover - no digital. hurry up, vinyl only!

nicht ohne ein kleines augenzwinkern und etwas schwarzem humor suchen die beiden the glitz mit ganz viel soul ?in their pants? nach ihren freunden und den lieben ladies...oh my god! simon baker lässt es dort gewohnt britisch locker angehen und schüttelt mit seinem groove alles noch einmal durch den club-kakao! der zweite song von the glitz widmet sich mit einem wunderbar deep treibenden sommer-vibe der ?windy city?. lachen und träumen!

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.

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!

dennis ferrers objektivity imprint return with their first release of the summer and a debut single from hot new talent, adam berecki. the 22 year old from dortmund is set to make a huge impact in 2012 with his westpark trax ep. a double-header that sees him channel the spirit of early nyc and chicago house.

as part of a growingly endangered breed of all vinyl musicologists, l.a.s young adults opt to let the records play in this digital age of instant gratification. the first installment in their commitment to pressed wax platters culls a collection of spectrum exploring body music from cohorts both near and far.

theres no need to do a big introduction of deep space orchestra. si murray and chris barker have releases on a number of heavyweight labels (e.g. delusions of grandeur or use of weapons) and regular guest appearances at club nights and radio shows throughout the uk and rest of the world. their second ep for quintessentials is some raw and analogue business topped with the dso funk! wolf music hot shot krl adds some piano and old school power on his remix and we must admit were delighted!

disclosure have been attracting the attention of all and sundry of late and their next ep is their biggest to date and should cement their reputation further. the face ep set for release on june 4th through greco-roman and throws two new vocalists into the mix in the shape of sinead harnett and ria ritchie.

making their vinyl debut – swings & roundabouts are taking a trip down nostalgia street with a sublime reworking of the classic todd terry & armando >100% of dissin u< track from 88.... widely considered as one of the standout releases from the chicago acid house scene, one of today’s heavyweight’s dj spen works his magic on the track, keeping in the feel & sounds of the original whilst using his trademark beats as the backdrop! alongside spens hump, the original version goes all out disco taking things in a different direction with bags of energy!

beats delivery — new saint petersburg (russia) based house label, which will include only russian producers. parcel #1 consists four deep house tracks by new names already released their records on teardrop, nervous/nurvous, whats in the box, outernational, shanti, amplified, soul imago, snuff trax, whiskey disco, tusk wax and more.
this four newcomers already got huge european/us support, featuring feedbacks from move d, jimpster, lovebirds, jay shepheard, futureboogie djs, sleazy mcqueen and more. beats deliverys main aim to find and share the real russian sound in house music nowdays and to put saint petersburg on the world house map.

a classically trained pianist from the age of six, jarrah mccleary grew up in the sticky heat of the northern territory, australia. his previous project, the dirty secrets saw the band working between australia and london with iconic producer and engineer, nick terry (klaxons, libertines). after working on ideas for a new record for over two years, in early 2011, mccleary declared a new album and boarded the airplane, bound for los angeles. between splashes of yacht rock, trop-pop and nods to peter gabriel (thanks to the iconic 80s yamaha dx7 synth), a short summer experience in the city where dreams are made lead to tracks tinged with hints of hopeful house music strewn with the sleaziness of venice beach and too much free poured tequila. and so, panama was born. magic is a modern summer anthem. and what better way to celebrate the party season than some bonus remix action by the worlds most avid dance enthusiasts? the sydney-based quartet join forces with dfa heavyweights and panama fans, midnight magic and gavin russom (the crystal ark) on remixing duties for their debut release.

ladies and gentlemen. we proudly present: the gemini bros. with their 12 inch vinyl single >trump skyscrapers<, the twins from bucharest provide a huge show for a debut on bigm productions. following their motto >keep the funk alive<, they present a funky, groovy and loungy breaks tune with great remixes by cmc&silenta, dj nixon of mustbeat crew and jon kennedy & ewan hoozami.

coming back with a bang in 2012, craggz & parallel return with some eagerly anticipated new material in the form of the product placement ep. released on their own product imprint, it consists of two tracks that while different in style, still retain that certain kind of funk that has permeated through their music ever since those early releases on valve recordings right up to the guys most recent full length effort, the critically acclaimed turn the page lp.

our second release is the first solo ep from mia dora, >romanticise<. released on limited vinyl, this 4 track ep brings to life the mia dora sound, so carefully cultivated and realised over the last 12 months. drawing on a range of influences, they bring together the warm, subtle tones of garage, the deep impact of driving house, tinges of acid synths and the awkward hip hop inflected rhythms they are starting to make their own. each track leaves something to be discovered with each listen, refusing to stand still and switching up as they go. romanticise shows off the intricate and subtle approach mia dora take to club music, all the while making sure we cant help but dance. artwork comes courtesy of grampian mountains and swedish artist andy king.

>rispah<, the sophomore album by the invisible and their first for ninja tune, is >a love letter to grief< following the passing of singer dave okumus mother, is imbued with an inevitable melancholy but defined by a sense of hope. throughout, the band reveal their rich creativity and musicianship. echoes run through these songs of african music (including beautifully-woven-in samples of the singers from okumus mothers funeral), psalm tones and devotional music, in a silent way-era miles davis, hints of minimal classical composers such as steve reich and the wilder more psychedelic end of hip hop and related electronic musics.
nothing is ever included for the sake of it, no attempt is made to patronise or sell the audience short. it is a record brimming with real emotion and restless intelligence, a record to get lost in.
double 12 inch vinyl in gatefold cover, including insert and code for free mp3 download.

dop, the group of wandering minstrels that embody the very essence of circus company, have returned home with new tales to impart from their travels away. indeed the insatiable touring appetite of this trio of mariachis finds them often afar at sea, spreading their message and encountering strangers in strange lands. as such, the first side of this new ep bears the fruit of a sizzling barbeque and a raucous karaoke session held in the distant shores of san francisco, home to a talented gang of artists known as pillow talk.

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.

heading up the release is a trio of talented artists who always create a storm in the electronic music scene with their productions. for their debut on saved, guti, livio & roby present a 3 track ep, delivered on grey vinyl.
the release is a real spectrum of electronic music showcasing the production skills that they all possess. from the masterpiece of >we are< on the a-side to the deeper vibes of >up there< and more downtempo >piesa 3< on the flip, the package is an essential release for djs.

exercise ones newest ep is the result of happy jam sessions in the studio with a couple of their dear canadian buddies.exercise one have been concentrating on their new all hardware, no computer live show over the past half year - with performances at panorama bar, cabaret and le showcase - and releases on cocoon and their own exone label.

deleted records returns to the market with a complete makeover and a new eclectic sound. featuring a range of beats both broken and 4/4, deleted will be covering electronic output across the entire spectrum. with deleted 01, the label presents the debut release from the extremely talented differentme.
>back to tomorrow< ticks all the right boxes. featuring solid drums and pulsating basslines, the lead chords and vocals work together perfectly to create total dancefloor damage. over on the b side, catz n dogz work their magic on the track with a creative and intelligent remix that explicitly shows the reason they are one of the most in demand production duos around today.

two new suprawax releases by eduardo de la calle. the four tracks on offer here bear testimony to de la calles search for the perfect loop. they are hypnotic grooves, almost entirely devoid of arrangement in a classical sense. but the tracks are not static. they suck you in by means of constant modulations, build free flowing structures of their own, hints of peaks emerging at the mercy of the low frequency oscillators cleverly set phase relationships. these tracks do not need the in-your-face kick drums and squashed dynamics of the brickwall generation. by leaving space, they work on a different level than solely sound pressure emanated. the simple, repetitive structure coupled with the unhasty development find their way into the dancer’s brain. moving your mind—your ass to follow suit. all records have been pressed in a run of 400 copies and come in inside-out natural cardboard sleeves. no represses are planned at present.

two new suprawax releases by eduardo de la calle. the four tracks on offer here bear testimony to de la calles search for the perfect loop. they are hypnotic grooves, almost entirely devoid of arrangement in a classical sense. but the tracks are not static. they suck you in by means of constant modulations, build free flowing structures of their own, hints of peaks emerging at the mercy of the low frequency oscillators cleverly set phase relationships. these tracks do not need the in-your-face kick drums and squashed dynamics of the brickwall generation. by leaving space, they work on a different level than solely sound pressure emanated. the simple, repetitive structure coupled with the unhasty development find their way into the dancer’s brain. moving your mind—your ass to follow suit. all records have been pressed in a run of 400 copies and come in inside-out natural cardboard sleeves. no represses are planned at present.