lassy deep house thing on this slamming new three-tracker for large. the big cut here is like jazz, which flips the sample from 95 norths classic jazz ascension and pumps up the snappy, swinging drums, vocal samples and jazzy horn blasts. definitely a big farina and miguel migs styled cut here

laurel halo presents atlas, the debut release on her new imprint awe.

the 68th edition of the dj-kicks mix series is another landmark one, with experimental producer laurel halo taking the reins. the americanÕs adventurous 28 track trip features seven exclusives, including two of her own plus those from rrose, machinewoman, fit siegel, nick leo&#769,,,,,n and ikonika.

spherical collections of stars form around black holes in situ, that is, locally to their cosmic neighbourhoods.

ultra limited japan edition cd, contains street halo ep and kindred ep.

remasters and remixes of some of vladislav delays earliest material by ala noto,falty dl, john tejada, mike huckaby,ike yard,aki latvamaki and more! disc 1 - remasters by vladislav delay, disc 2 - remakes!

rock

yellow marbled vinyl in printed sleeve with download code included.

halogenix with the second gemini gemini release. comes on 180 gram vinyl in printed sleeve.

halogenix with the first gemini gemini release. comes on 180 gram vinyl in printed sleeve.

2023 repress - housed in critical music label sleeve with download code included.

4 tracks from halogenix on silver coloured double vinyl, housed in a full colour sleeve with download code included. repress coming early 2023!

2022 repress on black vinyl, housed in critical music label sleeve with download code included.

blue coloured vinyl lp

halogenix back on critical music. the vinyl release includes a download code.

the new album from def leppard on 180 gram double vinyl in gatefold sleeve

unique style .... from hip hop to house

repress!

blue coloured vinyl

incl great dj fiskars remix

la based independent experimental techno label halocyan is back with part 2 of the third man s incredible procession e.p. ‘parallax opens up proceedings drawing you in with its phased paranoid techno soundscapes. on the flip side the deep is exactly that, an immersive layering of synth textures and detuned organs. to close out the e.p. nightflight takes you on a nocturnal tip combing swelling pads, dreamy arps and melancholic detroit flavoured synth lines to great effect. 180g cyan blue 12- vinyl with laser-etched tracklist in double sleeves and a deluxe pvc wallet with flap. the outer sleeve is embossed with die cut over-sized centres, 2 spot uv stickers and a cyan metallic foil stamp.

in a few short years halogenix has already had a prestigious career in bass music, after making his mark with his solo projects as well as marking out new territory with ivy lab he is now entering a new chapter and focusing on his own productions. to mark the occasion critical music present an ep full of the dynamism you might expect from such an experienced producer. future thinking as ever the 8-track “deep news ep” rolls from beautifully crafted drum & bass to heavy half-time including the enormous “blej vip”.

la based independent experimental techno label halocyan, returns with an outstanding ep from toby leeming aka the third man (ai records, sunday best, tabernacle records, chaval records) koffi is a hypnotic driving techno track. red boxing a low swung deep bass techno / house groove. closing the ep repeater is a deep melodic detroit techno jam. a strong ep from the young london based artist which proves he has a bright future ahead of him. 180g cyan blue 12inch vinyl with laser-etched tracklist in double sleeves and a deluxe pvc wallet with flap. the outer sleeve is embossed with die cut over-sized centres, 2 spot uv stickers and a cyan metallic foil stamp.

hailing from bristol, uk, borai is the progeny of the 90s jungle scene and has spent the last fifteen years careening his musical curiosity through every tile of the dance floor. borai s early years were occupied by bristol s many record shops as an employee and fan of the culture. while drenching himself in the expansiveness of electronic music history at work, he picked up djing to bestow his love for jungle, house and dancehall in the area s clubs. an obsession with hardware led borai to craft a slew of his own productions and releases on tasteful nudes, cahoots records, and brstl. with dark of the sun , borai is making his debut on the global cultural beacon halocyan records. the record will mark the 8th installment of the label s originary technicity series, which exemplifies techne in electronic music. dark of the sun is led by the rolling percussion of on the horizon , which feeds into the deep, grinding steam engine that is dark of the sun and followed by the transcendent bounce of wetware. the tracks are pressed on halocyan s signature 12inch cyan viny.

proudly presenting the ‘jumpsuit’ ep from halogenix. this is a diverse collection of elegant music that could only be expected from of the most important producers in the genre. halogenix is a founding member of ivy lab, and their label 20/20 ldn recordings label. this is a dynamic and varied ep that bears the undeniable halogenix signature throughout. supported by jubei, friction, ivy lab, alix perez

halocyan outlines computer musics many future possibilities, while remaining actively mindful of its one and only history. having released material from such luminaries as dosem, paul woodford, oliver ho, extrawelt, and joey beltram - halocyan continues to assert its influence with their next record: a 2-part ep from apollo and r&s affiliate dave angel. founder of rotation records and originally hailing from chelsea, angel is a techno emissary whose intelligent, funk-licked productions have propelled him through a long and illustrious career through which he has consistently branded his own stamp on electronic music whilst also remaining highly relevant to modern listeners. it’s this that lends him perfectly to a record with halocyan who do what they do best in presenting his incoming ep: a sincerely-rooted collection that comes backed up by label favourite hackman on remix duties. portrait kicks things off with jubilant melodies rippling atop sharp, whetted percussion before minor-key sweeps bleed in and bring with them a degree of pensive tension. a buoyant bass line propels the track from dave angel incoming ep beneath before hackman offers up a deftly swung revision rich with his sturdy subs and idiosyncratic percussive flutters.

halocyan outlines computer musics many future possibilities, while remaining actively mindful of its one and only history. having released material from such luminaries as dosem, paul woodford, oliver ho, extrawelt, and joey beltram - halocyan continues to assert its influence with their next record: a 2-part ep from apollo and r&s affiliate dave angel. founder of rotation records and originally hailing from chelsea, angel is a techno emissary whose intelligent, funk-licked productions have propelled him through a long and illustrious career through which he has consistently branded his own stamp on electronic music whilst also remaining highly relevant to modern listeners. its this that lends him perfectly to a record with halocyan who do what they do best in presenting his incoming ep: a sincerely-rooted collection that comes backed up by label favourite hackman on remix duties. portrait kicks things off with jubilant melodies rippling atop sharp, whetted percussion before minor-key sweeps bleed in and bring with them a degree of pensive tension. a buoyant bass line propels the track from dave angel incoming ep beneath before hackman offers up a deftly swung revision rich with his sturdy subs and idiosyncratic percussive flutters.

pure, beyond reproach is the new studio album from vibrational club artist egyptrixx. new sensations + new energy, jeep music for a saturn moon. an exercise in physical sound and granular symbolism, this record suggests a parallel between the total impact of human tendency towards absolute loyalty and an imagined, sub-threshold percussion of collisions among all the oceanic micro-plastics.
the aesthetic is pacific litter clank, chill torrents and artificial triumphalism...actual glow. repetition apes tidal energy, a reminder of the revolutionary capability of sound. splashing, pounding, dripping, phasing. glinted piles of shatter swept back and forth - crystal ammunition // liquid contemplation. anodyne ammo mimics the erasure of ethics via dispersion, backlit by the low key petroleum tangle of bffs/oblivion.
2x12 inch silver vinyl lp featuring original artwork by anf and design by olenka szymonski

halocyan continue to plunge deeper into their originary technicity series which has already featured an ep by hackman backed up by remixers such as timo maas and kink. for their latest offering, the l.a coterie have enlisted the talents of the legendary german duo extrawelt and have backed them up with remixes from championed master of machines ulrich schnauss as well as joey beltram and giegling affiliate vril. extrawelt s breaking bricks remixes addition to halocyan s originary technicity series will be released across two separate volumes with ulrich schnauss interpretation and the two original mixes on the first and joey beltram and vril s revisions featuring on the second.

180g cyan blue 12- vinyl with laser-etched tracklist in double sleeves and a deluxe pvc wallet with flap. the outer sleeve is embossed with die cut over-sized centres, 2 spot uv stickers and a cyan metallic foil stamp. halocyan plunge deeper into their originary technicity series which has already featured an ep by hackman backed up by remixers including timo maas and kink. for their latest offering, the l.a coterie have enlisted the talents of the legendary german duo extrawelt backed up by championed master of machines ulrich schnauss.

halogens latest release brings two seasoned craftsmen, ilk & etch together for a collaborative effort on my soul. the two combine their production skills for a soulful stepper with intricate drum patterns layered with classic breakbeats, soul samples, and heavy sub bass - taking the listener back to the classic 90 s jungle era with modern day influences.
the b-side features remix duties from danny scrilla. danny is a well seasoned producer with releases on such labels as cosmic bridge, civil music, rudimentary records, and most recent zam zam sounds. danny brings his integrity to my soul with a heavy 808 halftime intro, seductive piano work, and detailed horn stabs, leading the listener into a melodic dance floor jungle shuffle with a delicate vocal sample weaving in and out of the track sending chills down your spine.

this 2017 repress includes a code for free download as 320k mp3.
a dreamteam collaboration to start off criticals 2012 season from the hugely lauded sabre, who returns after a long break since his astonishing debut album of 2010, stray and halogenix. the perfect antidote to soothe us out of those january blues, simply gorgeous. critical coming on strong as always for the new year. keep em peeled.

next up on resopal label is romanian producer ceparu. on his haloo nafar ep he treated to an array of textural atmospheres, intricate percussion lines and penetrating low-end tones, all instilled with mind-bending complexities to perfectly capture the essence of his sound.

stockholm based label parabel calls upon pioneering heavyweight joel mull, who steps up to deliver a three track ep of moody, cinematic brilliance. with only their second release, parabel are already asserting themselves as the label to watch.

valley center showcases lunsford s seamless genre-hopping skills with the outcome an lp packed with tracks that wouldn t sound out of place on ltj bukem s logical progressions series or in the metalheadz archives.