triple vinyl compilation compiled by gilles peterson and stuart baker, exploring the cuban music scene between 1975 and 1985.

coloured vinyl 2lp, including print & stickers & die cut gatefold sleeve

an irresistible mix of colombian and cuban flavors back on 180 gram vinyl.

glossy soul, jazz, and serene house.

great experimental wave album by the trio of todd sines, charles noel and vocalist alyssa barrera - in the vein of liasions dangereuses or cabaret voltaire tip!!! alyssa barrera vocals, pajaro tortuga todd sines clarinet, bass, guitar, electronics, engineering charles noel bass (a3, d1, d2), backing vocals (a2), drums + percussion, engineering amanda berkowitz bass (a1) written, produced + recorded to tape at helic.al 2016 - 2018

b2 featured by matias aguayo

a cinematic ride into the heart of the brazilian amazon. the double vinyl release housed in a gatefold sleeve.

here is volume 2 featuring tried and tested club hits from new zealand s vanessa worm, scotland s brain dancing, portugal s internal n.y. rhythms and mexico s theus mago.

more jamaican influenced latin american songs from the 60s & 70s on volume 3 of the latinameriska series.

first vinyl reissue since 1976, limited to 500 copies.

calafici records tries to give you the best, and we are sure that new ep will not disappointed you. we are very proud to put out 2 stunning edits made by delmar mediterraneo our favorite sicilian artist. just a quick description of the tracks, “ritmo que mata” is… as you can imagine, a disco-psychedelic latin track clearly dedicated to the label. “flore de canela ” comes from a vocal of peruvian folklore .

at long last! we’re delighted to present a hypnotic time-capsule courtesy of dissmentado aka ismael pinkler from carisma and kompakt collaborator, máximo graesse bondino.

the boundary-pushing colombian group returns to soundway records with another unique album: dreamy psych-folk, blending traditional latin rock with tropicalia, and lush string and choral arrangements. meridian brothers’ sound is a huge palette of influences and inspirations. drawing from traditional latin rock (including colombian, argentinian and mexican) as well as brazilian tropicalia, for this album alvarez incorporates string instruments - in particular the cello, both bowed and plucked - a timbre rarely used in his previous works.

dieser rough guide untersucht die rauschhaften psychedelia- einflüsse auf die salsa-musik, von den verzerrten tropischen gitarren-klängen der sechziger- und siebzigerjahre zu topaktuellen bands, die heute mit den eigenartigen, aber wundervollen psychedelischen sounds experimentieren. die limitierte vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

after last year’s acclaimed bb boogie album “standing on the wall”, darren benjamin aka daz-i-kue returns with this incredible slice of latin jazz futurism. between 2012 and 2016 daz travelled to puerto rico to record with an array of talented musicians, laying down the framework percussion, bass and horns to be worked on when he returned to his studio in atlanta. “crash boat party” is his collaboration with ex fania all stars percussionist hector “tempo” alomar and features atlanta-based trumpeter dashill smith, (who’s worked with roy ayers, janell monet, and miguel atwood-fergurson to name but three), and accomplished bassist mamaniji azanyah. already licensed to feature in bobbito’s forthcoming documentary “rockrubber 45s”, this is timeless latin-jazz fire. the single is backed with “esto es candela con ritmo nene”, also from those sessions, taking things firmly into bruk-jazz territory.

from conrad schnitzler in the 1960s to the pioneers of detroit techno in the 1980s, experimental sonic artists were often inspired by the metallic noises of industrial factories. schnitzler wanted to recreate the sounds he heard in his apprenticeship as a locksmith with musical instruments, and the sons and daughters of the midwestern automobile-industry generation programmed the motown soul into japanese electronic music equipment. with his new piece the metal beat ep, credit 00 wants to get in line with this tradition of transforming factory sounds into music. each of the three tracks reflects on the role of the human being in an industrial environment. the never-ending movement of the machine becomes the rhythm, while the melody embodies our forlorn voices in the vastness of the factory site. the blues played by machines--modern work songs for a post-industrial society!

parisian dj & producers duo, cleon & jazzy pidjay, are back as last bongo in paris, with a hot new 12inch filled with latin & brazilian soul-funk vibes. with raw drums, heavy breaks and jazzy flavor, these 5 tracks ep should quickly become a hit for all groovers and dancefloors!! cléon & jazzy pidjay have been united through their love of music and hip-hop culture for a while. dj cleon is one of the finest producer in france for breakdance battle music, also respected as a fine wax digger, mixing all kinds of music together, such as disco, funk, soul, jazz, breakbeat, hip-hop and more old and new records. alongside his mate jazzy pidjay and his great production and mixing skills, they give a new dancefloor life to hidden and forgotten musical treasures, through funky uptempo tracks

after more than 30 years, halfway ritmo in collaboration with early sounds, will release unpublished recordings (1982-1989) from former tangerine dream and iggy pop s drummer klaus krüger. advanced dance combines a sweeping mix of krüger s handcrafted acoustic drums and distinctive electronic sounds of the late berlin- school years, creating a unique blend of advanced polyrhythms. krüger achieved a balance between creativity and classic drum patterns giving birth to an unconventional and avant-garde type of music that could be easily defined as a precursor of techno. his progressive mentality led him to delve further into the tape collage technique and unique ways of triggering his drums. it was a whole new world of music - sustained by his artistic surroundings, which included collaborations as well as friendships with other influential artists such as david bowie, martin kippenberger and helmut newton. in the time of german division, the pulsating west berlin became a melting pot of creativity and international encounters. advanced dance is the result of the blazing heat feeding the unstoppable thirst of discovery which characterized that generation, creating tunes that transform the listener s experience into one blissful moment amidst beautiful confusion.

the first release of wataj recordings sees the light with -paesaggi immaginary-. a hypnotic bassoon invites you to look at the lost landscapes through a small slit, while in a parallel reality flutes, bells, flying carpets and percussive rhythms are about to seduce the viewer

vinyl only limited

first ever reissue of the sole long-playing album by colombias los chicos malos, originally released by discos fuentes in 1980. los chicos malos was a short-lived colombian super group- of sorts from cartagena with acclaimed pianist and composer vctor m el nene del real as orchestra director and arranger. vocals were shared by john jairo murillo and vctor melndez, both known for their work with the latin brothers. produced by the legendary mario rincon, this highly sought-after lp is an irresistible mix of uncompromisingly hard salsa and cumbia infused with infectiously happy melodies punctuated by a distinctive double-trombone attack inspired by the nuyorican street sound of willie coln. presented in facsimile artwork and pressed on 180g vinyl. part of vampisouls reissue series of classic fuentes lps.

back in print by popular demand, strut bring back the debut compilation by sofrito aka djs hugo mendez and frankie francis
- limited reissue of debut sofrito compilation lp from 2011
- mighty shadow ‘dat soca boat’ subsequently used on malibu tv ad in 2012
- includes exclusive edits of tracks by victor uwaifo and safohene djeni
- cover and package artwork by lewis heriz
for fans of:
fela kuti, orlando julius, quantic, mighty sparrow, lord kitchener, nyboma, franco, nemours jean-baptiste, analog africa, soundway, fania records, invisible city, gilles peterson

four slow-burning bombs that perfectly encapsulate how far that slow motion, slo-mo sound can be stretched.

nyc based vinyl only daily session with another great deep house output

after a highly-regarded debut single on names you can trust back in 2014, combo chimbita returns, expanded and transformed into one of the most original and wild ensembles currently cutting their teeth in the new york city live arena. their latest 4-track studio effort, el corredor del jaguar, co-produced by nyct s greenwood rhythm coalition and featuring the powerhouse carolina oliveros on lead vocals, is an explosive tour de force of unbridled psychedelic energy and futuristic fire with firm roots in the ritmo of the african diaspora. with connections and inspiration drawn from the vast sea of caribbean music - specifically the band s native colombia - these transplanted first-generation new yorkers have carved a unique corridor in the thriving underground jungle of the big bad city.

during kris baha s migration north, an introduction with berlin cult figure dane//close has led to power station s latest offering and debut mini lp the miniature industrial complex. originally released on limited cassette via noisekolln tapes, the lp brilliantly displays the sameheads resident s appetite for all things wave, industrial and weird, with an eye firmly to the floor. opener rockbox plays like a forgotten b-side dub, 80s drums chug as brazen noises bounce off a delicately nostalgic lead. fourth voice slings low, incessant bass drones as sci-fi vox and metallic hits to the rhein. mercy mercy increases the tempo, an arpeggio leads the way as intensity rises, unnerving samples introduce a flurry of gunshot snares. flip over to ancient rome , a dancefloor musica lirica complete with a forward baseline, air raid sirens and raw drum workouts, the fall of the roman empire! not part of the original cassette release, beard maintains the energy, wild guitar shreds in a neurotic ritmo frenzy alan vega crossing into 2016 dance floors faintly comes to mind. and lastly rounding out with fine experimental ender thunder ...mayday

rohe und ungestüme wiederveröffentlichung einer raren salsa-platte von 1970.

good music and culture: rare latin sounds from across the americas

this one goes out to dj peppe....

nearly two years after his debut album, bosq y orquestra de madera, burst onto the scene with its varied rhythms and moods, bosq is unleashing another batch of music for the dancefloor. his new album celestial strut is extending summer well past the autumnal equinox. the double vinyl lp includes a download code.

limited edition of 500 copies. digitally remastered from the original master tapes by xavier alarcón, 2015.

danny daze is back on ellum with another killer single, flange. a monster of an ep that is perfect for summer madness! the a side feature the original version of flange, an unadulterated slice of storming techno complete with dissident car engines screaming in and out of the mix, heady stuff. on the flip and danny delivers a sparse jacking dub version of flange. finally the ep is rounded off with the effervescent transcendentalness of ritmo, another great release from ellum!

-calipso- queen of the beautiful island of ogygia, where odysseus got stranded when his boat wrecked. forseven long years, she kept the hero hypnotized. calypso tried odysseus to forget his previous life, and offered him immortality and eternal youth if h

ltd vinyl summerpack with 7 killer groovin tech bombs from shinedoe

the long overdue follow-up of early sounds 001! this time a solo project of the talented massimo di lena, delivering four original and hard-rocking analogue house/techno hybrids. tip!

excellent balearic / cosmic journey

every once in a while, there comes an artist who taps into the zeitgeist of music while injecting a lethal dose of individuality at the same time. glenn astros brand of 80s-and-90s-inspired house and hip hop contains an organic glow, a glorious shuffle, which sets the essen-based producer aside from his contemporaries. with releases on big bait, odd socks and ritmo sportivo, glenn has made fans of the likes of move d, dj ez, casino times and medlar, whose killer remix features on this release alongside a dark stomper from deft.

sunsoaked boogie & grow house chuggers from west coast garden of earthly delights. horoscope finds lil suzy easing off the samples & diving headfirst into synth, bass, harmony & percussion driven compositions. full artwork pic sleeve.

comeme means a body that gives itself away. everynow and then worldwide heralds of the loony beats, ritmo lunatics and self-styled electronic primitives join in for a nightlife fiction to become reality. this collective fantasy, utterly devoted to the dark side of the mirror ball, keeps a certain wanderlust. so, if you happen to have your globe at hand, let us twist the ball around and spotlight the places of comeme, episode 15.

gerardo frisina goes back to the roots of the sound which has made him famous worldwide: the latin sound of classics like >descarga< or >the latin kick< (both previously released on schema). >moderno primitivo< is an ep about the encounter of the ancient afro-cuban tradition (the core of frisinas artistic dna) with a refined electronic taste. this component enriches drums and percussions and gives more edge to the whole production with details like pads and effects. in >moderno primitivo< the latin ensemble headed by frisina takes us into a jam session where percussions, piano and trombone play happily. the latin house mix is a club version where the rhythmic element and the groove take control of the mix. the melody is broken and a hammond plays over a ostinato bass. the flavour is definitely tribal. >cogele el ritmo< is a trip into frisinas latin world. slower than >moderno primitivo<, still has a solid hook to the dance-floor and is a triumph of joy and colour.

played by: hernan cattaneo, marco bailey, tassilo, dubfire, monika kruse, pig&dan, davide squillace, troy pierce and many more. now a key member of the sci+tec family, shdwplay aka shoddy lynn and skyler taugher return to the label with their third and possibly strongest release to date, the nerve noise ep.

duke & sill are new producers that we will sure hear more of, this offering >rue saint bernard< takes you back in time and brings you to the future, this electro tech soul is a classic in the making, smooth deep and with lots of soul. common people produced by one of our up and coming producers volta cab, the title may take you by surprise >queen of elephants< we wanted to release the original before the remixes so that we hope you would love the song as we do, deep, memorable and great keyboard melodies, the vibe is a feel good one. b/w mark & paul are no strangers to dance music the production team of mark thomas bell & paul birchall has produced for us neuvo ritmo a classic piano groove over a low key aggressive beat, a sure peek time track for those who dare. urban crews >go< was originally presented by chez damier >the gathering< some years back we have decided to add this with the unplugged project to complete this classic theme, inspiring to say the least.

please welcome kanzler & wischnewski on karateklub! straight minimal techno at its best!

the wax-war goes on! uplifting vocal-house with a healthy dose of funk, soul, jazz & latin from the ever reliable soulfuric camp. the perfect spring-soundtrack!

last copies of paco pils la revolucion.

first on decks.de !!! early support by: stephan bodzin, tiefschwarz, monika kruse, thomas schumacher, loco dice, kabale & liebe, sis, broombeck, jeremy p caulfield, andreas henneberg, the junkies, afrilounge, hanne & lore, mihalis safras, sabb, ronan portala & dualton

**limited yellow vinyl** 3 brand new tracks from the main man grant nelson

sa19 ep bring us a side with percussive anthem >la caja herramientas< with its growling sub baseline, into a full on dirty techno stomper with loads of essential breaks, edits, and filters for another sa powerful and distinctive dance floor bomb that will guarantee a rawkus. b side >ritmo magnifico< takes a more straight forward approach with its pounding vibe, funky hypnotic riffs, and filtered effects. the same side b2 track >con gusto< stormin track, with its haunting overtones, vocal stab, hypnotic deep sub bass that will cause dance floor pandemonium. enjoy and play this strong croatian ep!
expected support from axel karakasis, spiros kaloumenos, cristian varela, bando, dave the drummer, dj murphy, pedro delgardo, stephane signore, carl falk, etc ...