all right, all right new vinyl straight from the streets of chicago through team synapsis. synapsis003 is arriving with some gems that brings unique flavor via four chicago producers. timeless chicago ep ranges from acid to deep featuring: hakim murphy, one half of team synapsis, leads off side a with an acid jam called ôdem shits shinobi.ö inspired by the anime show naruto, the track continues to move and develop like the character. this subtle chicago style track features old school yamaha drums with some sweet oscillating synths equaling the acid sound. house and techno heads will enjoy this tune. g. marcell is up next with ôyeah dat tu.ö jacking chicago house track period

sven tasnadi is a producer who, with every release, audibly and gracefully takes his style down the many different avenues of house and techno cityà his latest, brave work for poker flat then could perhaps be described as a midnight drive down main street, tempted by and lingering at some of the darker side streets, yet journeying on regardlessà.! its a fantastic ride from tasnadi, that sees two versions of the title cut plus a perfect b side track included for good measure. >habanero< is a tough, tracky concoction of thick bass led percussion, warbling, building sci-fi synths and classy hi-end hats. the unmistakable groove begins low and simply builds upwards, creating a 10 minute cabride through ultra-modern tech house, cuba style! we wont spoil the fun with the tingling breakdowns key momentà but theres also a (without trumpet) version on the b1à.! carrying on the chunky, dramatic vibes, >piri piri< dubs things out as a blissful and unique synth line carries this beautiful journey track along its honest and respectful path. a wonderfully resolute deeper moment from tasnadi, the phasing vocal stutters and pads play together with the central in delightful harmony, reminding us of the producers ear for touching and timeless arrangements

itÆs been a couple of years since victim last released a full 12, but just like the buses you wait that long and then two come along at once. for victim, the >off piste< 12 follows hot on the heels of their split 12 with jerome hill & dont recordings. in the case of ben pest, they are coming thick and fast at the moment, with a recent release on lukes angers bonus round label, and an upcoming 12 on the seriously deranged panic bridge label. so, all in all a busy few months. as for the tracks, they all share in common a seriously weighty bottom end, and a tendency for crunchy acidic midsàbut that is kinda where the similarities end, as ben takes the opportunity to explore various avenues off the main street of techno. from the stomping acid workout of >zeedonk< to the more electro-influenced beats of >pain n gain< this is a record that covers a fair few bases (basses?), although all with the aim of thrilling a crowd that enjoys their techno on the gnarly side.

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from scndl incorporated, the underground organization that brought you >that s a good look<, we bring you a new scandal with >drama<. where >good look< was a funky, street corner get down, >drama< takes you to the darker side, populating the back alleys of an urban electro nightmare. with a driving nasty bassline, hip hop drum sounds, nerve racking vocal snippets and wu-tang-esque melodies >drama< delivers on it s title. two solid remixes from coco machete mainstays fukkk offf & dog tags take things in opposing directions, electro to minimal/techno, this is a package not to sleep on. get ready for the drama !coco machete team

evoking the very spirit and energy of puerto rico and tis beautiful people, >ponce< pays tribute to traditional instruments like the güiro and maracas and the traditional african-originated musical stlyes of >bomba and plena< which will have you feeling like you’re getting down at a street carnival in downtown san juan in no time! the second in vega records’ new series of tracks inspired by the musical landscapes of lands near and far, louie vega now presents a smooth, rolling track inspired by the bahia region of northeast brazil, commonly referred to as the >african soul< of brazil and the country’s home of afro-brazilian culture.powerful drums, strings, eclectic instrumentation and an electronic edge make ‘bahia’ a rolling masterpiece. perfect to layer that accapella over or just to bounce to, >bahia< is as brazilian as samba and carnivale, and will prove just as difficult to abstain from.

stemming from their brand new remix double album, night blossom, another stunning ep hits the shelves. so glad to see the idjut boys back on nite grooves! havent seen a remix from them since the turn of the century. literally. their minimal synthy, almost downtempo but with a tiny pump, remix of aps moment before dreaming brings trippy to a whole new loungey level. italys the doll combers put a masterful groove into stalk you, and king streets own tomo inuoe puts a bit of the pump into stay as you are a choice ep pleasing a wide range of tastes and styles, further showing ananda project can go from hotel bar straight to the disco with just one simple ep of remixes.

from the underground streets of nyc afrotronic lands on soulshine cutz bringing heavy organic drums combined with techy keys that should set main rooms on fire or even cause a blackout!!!

remixes from the upcoming remix album entitled night blossom features the pasta boys rendition of where the music takes you, and the rurals and king streets own tomo inoue take on stay as you are. this is a must have to your 2008 collection!

slamming electrohouse business with sex pistols like sick vocals. new mixes by laidback luke, streetlife djs and kam denny. a must have

presented by brian p ! smoothy summer rnb feat beenieman !

slamming cassagrande sampler with huge electro / techhouse action !!

soul heaven presents dj spen & osunlade is produced and marketed by defected, the worlds leading authority on quality soulful dance music. dj spen and osunlade are two of the most highly regarded producers, remixers and djs in house music, with them being at the forefront of their respective gospel infused and deep organic sounds both through releases and club sets. this release follows critically and successful compilations from leading soulful house acts blaze, masters at work and kerri chandler & dennis ferrer

twenty years phonica rec

80s synthesizer music ! miami vice, terminator , top gun !!

16 soulig, funkige interpretationen der sanften klassiker der west coast aor/yacht laurel canyon hippies (tracks von fleetwood mac, doobie brothers, the beach boys, toto, steely dan, hall & oates u.v.m.) werden u.a. gecovert von quincy jones, chaka khan, aretha franklin, greg phillinganes, the brothers johnson u.v.m.!

over 50 of this years biggest tracks spread across three cd s that provide the very best in house, tech house and techno! featuring certified main-room essentials from the worlds leading dj s and producers including patrick topping, kda, bicep, pbr streetgang, darius syrossian, mambo brothers, danny howard, eli & fur, kry wolf, max chapman, dubspeeka, huxley, skream, 2000 and one, carlo lio, ellen allien, gerd janson, tim green, as well as brand new, never before released exclusives from eyes everywhere, mason, george privatti, sergio fernandez, wheats and many more. capture the magic of miami music week, whether relaxing by the poolside, heading to the club or onto the after party. discover this year s future hits with toolrooms seal of approved miami weapons.

featuring the likes of ll cool j, eric b & rakim, dilated peoples, slick rick and more

mood ii swings presents 1990s us garage and 90s new york house on the strictly rhythm label. 3 cds unmixed!

last dj-kicks of the year and its a banger from our man seth troxler.

jack beats sind die mehrfach ausgezeichneten dj-champions plus one (scratch perverts) und beni g (the mixologists). ihr furioser electro/bass-style aus wobbligen basslines, grandios inszenierten breakdowns und schraegen acapellas ist ein klasse fuer sich. als kuenstler auf skrillex owsla-label gesignt, liefern sie auf fabric live 74 eine hochenergetische mixtur aus bouncendem house, knackigen baessen und eskalierender mainstage-mania.

from their pioneering work as part of the basement boys, remixing and producing artists from michael jackson to ultra nate, through to their success as solo artists, dj spen and karizma are the undisputed leaders of the baltimore house movement. twenty of their very finest productions are presented here, including three brand new & exclusive remixes from these charismatic, unpredictable and completely unique masters of their craft.

the excitement that percolates inside us when days start to get longer, the weather gets warmer, knowing summers just around the corner, has always had an instant gratification effect. hailing from the beautiful island of mallorca is dj / producer kiko navarro, a mainstay in the dance world on the party island of ibiza, had a residency at the world-famous club pacha, has done numerous productions for nite grooves / king street. he now comes back on board remixing, re-working, and re-editing some of the best well known, brand new tunes in the catalog, giving this comp a beautiful balaeric flow.