expanded re mastered edition of farley s classic no vocals necessary ep from 1988. 2x12inch ranging from distorted acid to funked up disco filtered excursions. essential!

two gold standard musical compositions i wont insult by labelling with a genre. *truth is the key* is one of my favourite tracks period, the arp solo just does it for me in every way. the vocal will be familiar as irene datcher also sang on the james mason lp (who also features on these tracks). *dreamflower* should need no introduction, famously sampled by erykah badus *didnt cha know* and many others. this is a sublime landscape is notable for ryo kawasakis dreamy guitar work, stone cold classic. both sides surprisingly have never graced the 7 inch format until now, absolutely essential 45.

• stunning jazz infected detroit house. essential.
• produced by kai alce

sheffields hopeworks has become an essential melting pot for the cultural and musical future of a city whose electronic heritage has surpassed its industrial one. as creative director & resident dj lo shea, returns to the vinyl arm of this warehouse institution with a statement of intent & a lithe follow up to last year s deep draw ep following his successful seaghdha series, lo shea continues to flesh out a distinctive sound which is informed and inspired by all those late nights. expertly programmed modern sonics possessed by the spirit of 90 s rave & the uk s characteristic bass influence. northern lights leads the charge - a mechanised, syncopated stepper that could easily be a lost sunklo release elsewhere soundscape interludes sit alongside atmospheric, precision club jams, with the b side struggling to contain the two stout a side cuts it has to hold in place. a recent resident advisor podcast, winning plaudits across the board as well as away games for phonica & dext are certainly cementing a assured future for lo shea & hopeworks!

rezzett are arguably one of the trilogy tapes goto acts. the london duo has previously released a trio of impressive, off-kilter eps of fuzzy house and techno jams for will bankheads much-loved imprint. happily, zik zak is every bit as essential as their previous material, expertly blurring the boundaries between techno, experimental electronics, and distorted hardcore. while the drowsy-but-sweaty hey hugo all sampled vocal yelps, sweeping chords and clattering percussion is probably the most obviously ear-catching of the four cuts, theres plenty to get excited about elsewhere. check, for example, the intricate electronics and eyes-closed loveliness of the title track, and the fluid melodiousness of opener afyon or, for that matter, the comforting bliss of ep closer noklue.

debut for g&d records inc by serious djs vinyl collectors, inspired from the best disco funky groove. 3 essential tune reworked for this special ep. highly recommended.

we found some copies! funky acid house - pete tong miami pool party essential selection

ltd 2016 repress !!
seuil is back on his label, eklo with 3 deep techno cuts worked only with the mpc. uncluterred beats, right to the groove. add a brilliant deep fred p reshape and you have one essential 12 inch!

hes back in full! after his compilation contribution on thank you freaks part 3 (qe36), italian producer and dj mat chiavaroli is back on quintessentials with his first full ep. a rich blend of music with lots of beatiful details! tastes as delicious as pizza and pasta! plus as desert a dope remix from the ever reliable creative swing alliance (tsuba, mule musique, faces). get the swan ep for your (quint)essential house collection!

jean claude gavri one of tel avivs most prolific and eminent djs presents the next release on his ever popular ebo records label. this release features jean claude gavris star on 45 as well two essential cuts by dimitri from tokyo in the shape of lozes & bleaking

first time i heard this track out was d.jing with adrian gibson, booker/manager for the london jazz cafe in its hay day in the early 2000s, i thought it was some crazy obscusre early jacksons 45. i had no idea what it was but i liked it and it stuck with me. as my eyes were on 45 s at the time it passed me by until numero group reissued it on their fabulous soul messengers compilation (essential purchase if you don t own). after quite a bit of badgering rob sevier, co-owner of numero group, let this grace my format of choice, so here we are, both sides first outing as a single.

kicking off with the 12 minute epic when the going is smooth & good, which was recently used in keiran hebdens essential mix, this is a truly pioneering piece of disco/funk with a clear message in the music. dipping in and out of intricate percussion workouts and driven by bleepy synth grooves, it has an iressistable lo fi charm. followed by the uptempo this kind of world , another percussive electronic workout that begs the question have you ever seen this kind of world? . the b side sees the lp s tempo drop down a notch with the lp title track anything you sow . the lp finishes with a beautiful electronic ballad every day . this album is an exceptional piece of music, that s all killer, and you ll have never heard anything like it... it will appeal to fans of nigerian afro funk & electronic disco... don t let this fantastic album pass you by!

fit sound welcomes a long time friend of the family, dj sotofett! * percussion mixes vol. 1*
is a psychedelic odyssey that plunges into the depths of the mind, awakening our so called * primitive* sense of rhythmic communication. lush and exotic sounds from the * boss from moss*. essential!

music for dreams release their second 12 inch this year from danish duo visti & meyland. continuing their current passion for writing real songs, visti & meyland are back with a larger than life anthem of love, melancholy and thoughtfulness. ‘sharing the light’ has a dreamy vibe in the verses and hits back hard with a bobby womack-esque chorus with meyland s jekyll and hyde vocals. carried by a 70 s drumbeat, a hypnotic electric bass line, and an out-of-tune piano, this track has a strong emotional, warm and star-gazing feel to it, though still maintaining the heavy, rock-solid grooviness that the danish duo are known for. on remix duties payfone calls the shots and demonstrates his power turning the track into a modern paradise garage-inspired dj tool. ‘girls on camera’ is the second track and a sure fire balearic club monster combining -e2e4- style arpeggios with french kiss style stabs making this package essential for any collector of open minded balearic sounds.

following its recent reactivation and releases from jc & kastil and d_func, ben sims symbolism imprint sets out its autumn stall with a blistering four tracker from alphadrum. rigourously roadtested by sims himself over the past six months, this is an essential release from young italian producer, alphadrum.

disco tools 1° moods is the first ep of sampling moods records label. in this first release eddie lays down the defining ingredients of his label: disco-funk samples, distinct rhythms and recordings on tape. assisted by his mentors, eddie sets out to make his mad passion for a particular music (…classics from the paradise garage, the loft sounds and the disco-funk hits) amalgamate with a galvanising rhythmic construction, which is raw and rough.
as a piece of art that touches our mood, sam try to make us rediscover the power and love of the original classics, through the continuous repetition of the samples. the label focus on a specific musical need and want to offer a contemporary garage house, raw and essential interpretation of some rare groove hits and other disco classics. the choice to add only rhythmical scores is due to enhance and exploit the sample itself.

after a busy 2015 that s taken in a debut essential mix, prominent remixes and a heavy international touring schedule - including a residency at jamie jones world-renowned a planet called paradise at dc10 - patrick topping is back with his first original ep of the year. released on adam beyer s truesoul, rights reinforces patrick s already acclaimed production credentials.

due to major shipping damage, there is a delay on shipping this product detroit s i.t. dust off a whole ton of unreleased i.b.m. (recorded 1995 - 2005) essential. tip!

limited repress for this mighty double header of highly sought after disco funk rarities from tc james and his fist-o-funk orchestra. originally released on the tiny fist-o-funk label out of nyc, this impossible-to-find 12 inch boasts the incredible tripped-out walter gibbons mix of *get up on your feet (keep on dancin)*. weighing in at an impressive 11 minutes, this mix bears all the gibbons hallmarks - wild psychedelic synth sections, stretched out breaks and an amazing hypnotic dancefloor groove that never lets up the pressure for a second - immense! flip over for the magnificent saverese mix of *bumpsies whipping cream*, a funky-as-hell disco track filled with soaring guitar riffs, b-boy friendly percussion breaks and some very ecstatic female vocals. essential purchase.

essential repress action from the monkey bar records, hinode & patrice scotts the hustlers ep from 2013 will get a limited transparent red vinyl repress, dont snooze... the first release of the label will be provided by hinode & patrice scott. mario and matteo are a talented italian duo based in berlin since a year. lovers of everything analog, their productions combine both the old and todays sounds but with the dancefloor as a common denominator. ranging between detroit and chicago, the release remains true to the monkey bars identity whos been highlighted in barcelona by being faithful to these roots. patrice scott doesn t need presentation, the detroit-based producer closes the ep with a beautiful track that reminds of early sistrum. smooth and deep detroit house for the lovers of ps. limited to 250 copies, vinyl only

one of the defining releases on large music gets a special re-issue after a 16 year wait. considered by many to be one of the top 3 packages in the early large catalog, this ep set the trajectory for what would quickly become known as the west coast sound of american house. the main vocal on side a also became a venerable classic at the shelter in nyc and was played consistently by timmy regisford throughout his tenure there. the darker, more disco filtered tones on the flip side were also highly praised and played at the time by french djs such as daft punk, phil weeks, cassius and many others. rasoul is often overlooked as one of the chief architects of modern deep house, yet this release certainly secures his elite standing in the annals of house music history. essential!

*agraphobia* by la synthesis is considered by many as one of the most beautifully crafted string-driven techno tracks of all time. originally released in 1994 it has received somewhat of a legendary cult status. 21 years later it is now time to breathe new life into this essential track and make it available again for a new generation of electronic music enthusiasts. together with de:tuned, la synthesis handpicked some of their favourite producers to rework the original and the results are mind-boggling to say the least.

another essential contribution to the studio barnhus catalogue from the unstoppable force that is baba stiltz. these ultramodern dance pop anthems see young baba utilizing his own voice in a more direct and heartfelt manner than on any of his previous barnhus recordings, as well as dusting off the old acoustic guitar. much more to come, until then: lets make this last, dont move too fast make it for real, know how you feel lets make this last, dont move too fast lets make this real, know how you feel, dont move too fast make it real, know how i feel

citrus recordings present the fugitive ep by zero t and mindmapper & silvahfonk. dancefloor sounds with class made by producers you should keep an eye out for. fresh of his sophomore album on dispatch recordings, zero t continues to impress with impeccable skill and style when it comes to producing drum & bass. *the funnel* is based around deep stabs and raging mid bass sounds over powerfull rolling beats. signature zero t sounds right here. on the flip an exciting duo takes over with a track called *the fugitive*. dutch drum & bass frontrunners mindmapper & silvahfonk manage to deliver a techno infused stepper with plenty of weight to keep the dancefloor going. essential.

tyler friedman returns to kontra-musik with a series of immersive wax maelstroms, adorned with the mind-melting artwork of rafaela drazic. every track on ccc: bb: bbb: jj is a controlled experiment in lysergic dance music, an examination of how far you can warp the constitutive elements of techno without loosing it s essential spine. the result is four evolutionary techno suites full of movement and life that make your brain move just as vigorously as your body. as the personal work of a composer creating soundtracks for artist projects - most notably as a long-term collaborator of the otolith group, the filmmaker collective spearheaded by pioneering afrofuturist theorist kodwo eshun - ccc: bb: bbb: jj sums up everything kontra-musik is about: dancefloor celebrations challenging the boundaries of expectation and genre.

released in 1997, this stunning ep from kerri chandler is considered by many to be the best of his raw grooves series and maybe even his best work of the late 1990 s. ladbroke grove and what about us are the classics here while dub music and can t you see tread into darker minimal chandler territory. out of print since 2001, this is another slab of large music essential wax for every serious collector.

gdm (glaswegian dance music) pioneer - sparky (aka dave clark) is back on numbers. having spent the last year on lockdown in his luxurious garden studio we have finally managed to wrestle two tracks out of his ageing hands. signals is an all-new track, first heard on dave’s essential mix for bbc radio 1 (aired as part of jackmaster s made in glasgow), and now in the sets of ben ufo and jd twitch. signals is classic sparky, nailing that sweet spot between the proto-techno sounds of british synth pop and the dancefloor nous of the motor city. the flip is a snarling metal-bashing beast called tigress which comes direct from his archives. we ve been on at him to release this one for almost a decade and after playing a 192 mp3 at a pretty boisterous numbers x optimo party last summer, sparky finally relented. one day we ll convince sparky to let us release all the music sitting in his vaults but for now here are two gems from a man whose music has played a pivotal role in the history of numbers.

dissonant is proud to welcome daniel stefanik who had delivered a string of modern, refined production with essential albums and singles, throughout his career. on this release, aftermath ep, he offers up two tracks that strike a perfect note between cerebral intrigue and instinctive deep house groove, channeled into an unforgettable and timeless quality. it might drizzle until september, is a truly heartfelt piece throughout its keynotes and dubby gestures. the combination of subtle rhythmic elements and strong, ever-developing melodies is the perfect example of the passion and power that can be worked into house and techno. a stronger beat punches through on jolly green giant but the soothing, sensual synth lines remain giving space for dubby effects and delicate details to feed into the mix.

• more of magnetic souls expert disco dub treatment !
• hand stamped white label - very limited
• support from: rahaan, mark 7, ltj, vinyl addicted, copycat, yam who, 80s child, beaten space probe, jay ru & sad ghost…
essential 4 track ep of deep disco and summer soul, boogie house and steady groovin’ funk edits. all tracks are given magnetic soul’s expert disco dub treatment focusing on grooves, added presence and beefed up bottom end for a solid dance floor feel.

two favourites from the psychemagik magic sunset compilation gets the dj friendly extension treatment from body & soul’s andi hanley and claremont’s mudd. essential!

2015 repress , finale sessions presents a new series of releases from the vault on 10inch format. this first release pairs two bonafide legends in the shape of fred p and kai alce, both known for their incredibly accomplished takes on house. fred ps ram is a deep excursion into pulsing chords and delicate atmosphere, while kai alces >scene 1< is a raw, acidic affair for peak time sets - both are essential cuts.

ntd005 adds a new artist to the collective – metamethod aka simon haynes. from adelaide, australia, metamethod (undefined recordings) returns from a long hiatus with a new ep. the product of much time refining sounds and ideas, both tracks on the ep are essential synthesis. sounds primarily sculpted from scratch, resulting in biochemical rhythms and algorithmic loops. a must have record for anyone wanting to add some raw energy to their collection.

2015 reissue of essential chicago vocal house classic from the 90ties. b/w with sinister haunting instrumental jackin track im so deep....a huge favorite at rh. tip!

wrapping up a short summer break, speicher returns with a powerful double bill from rising duo hunter/game. its the italian producers second contribution to the series, after having amassed quite a few nods with sneaky club anthems hexagon and bermuda (kompakt extra 83). this was followed by their strong rework of wevals gimme some a much acclaimed highlight of our total 15 compilation (kompakt 340 cd 125). the new material sees them digging even deeper into the hardware circuits while cranking up the momentum a notch or two: opening banger adaptation doesnt feel the need to ease you into the experience, dropping you right in the middle of its frenzied staccato synth throb instead. meanwhile, the path opts for rich, saturated colors and epic melodies, slowly building its case until its ready to blow its lid. these are two extraordinary techno tunes that will command your attention and leave no floor unturned an essential release for both the label and the artists.

after completing a hat trick of essential releases with seaside tune, russia s king of lilting melodies, coastal flavours and sunkissed sounds returns with his latest must have release.

limited 100 cassettes includes a free downloadcode redeem via bandcamp

singapore-based producer eddie niguel drops two remixes of electro-pop group riot !n magenta on 8ko&#772,,,,, records. niguel s past releases has seen industry wide support with reviews in publications such as groove, resident advisor, xlr8r and ibiza voice, as well as support in the likes of heidi’s radio 1 show and on both kink s and disclosure’s debut essential mix. available on very limited (100) exclusive hand stamped and numbered vinyl copies, niguel’s remixes of ‘voices’ strips off the organic elements of the original to transform it into a enthralling house cut. marking the debut release on 8ko&#772,,,,, records these two remixes are a testament to the producer’s talent and creativity when adapting an existing piece of music and a forecast of positive things to come from the imprint. early support coming from ewan pearson, dubfire, danny howells, clive henry, chris fortier, adriatique, villanova, tini tun and many more.

since their bbc maida vale session for steve lamacq in 2012, soccer96 have been wowing rock, jazz, electronic and all kinds of audiences with their frenetic yet devastatingly tight live sets. flight formation recalls the most jazz informed reaches of detroit techno, so much so that house maestro glenn astro couldn’t help but offer up an extended dj-friendly edit. also included on this release is an exclusive edit by the king of nyc disco danny krivit.. the melbourne based experimental producer danvers add his touches to step overs all in all making this an essential release for serious collectors that know quality……

tomoki tamura s essential and refreshing label, holic trax collects together new house heat for a third volume of it irregular tom tam club series. across both a digital and 2 x 12- vinyl release the compilation offers plenty of club-ready highlights. having released music from producers around the world including rick wade, burnski, tuccillo and many more, the label has become a favourite with djs and dancers alike. now it turns to a mix of new and more established names for a collection of eight new cuts that offer something for everyone.

subosc ltd is glad to announce its first release: the sublabel will feature a limited number of vinyl only releases during the year. from the musical perspective it will follow the same concept of the main label, which is focused on timeless detroit/dub techno.
already known for his works on labels such as clft and monnom black, well received and supported by the worldwide scene, the italian artist kaelan signs this first ep demonstrating his effort in delivering classy and timeless techno with a detail oriented attitude.
on the a side, *odissey* is an intense rhythmic techno burner filled with emotional pads, while on the b side *displace* entails a sustained-tempo detoxifying/explorative approach, with classic and detroit influenced pads. as remixers, zadig (construct re-form) re-interprets *odissey* incorporating dense and melancholic atmospheres without any groove loss, while plural (metroplex / separate skills) offers a stripped down version of *displace* with his essential signature sound. enjoy !

2015 re-issueing slightly remixed chicago essential super classics - must have!)

essential reworks by max d, young marco & telephones. definitely one of the big records of 2015!

louis haiman returns to abstract forms with some seriously deep underwater vibes....and who better to co-pilot than heinrich mueller himself. essential.

essential 90 s classic techno masterpiece! remastered with a new improved sound and finally given new life. 

axe on wax return for their 5th release with berliner monosoul who delivers a 3 track ep with remixes from iron curtis & leaves aka smpl and the new zealand boys now london based chaos in the cbd. essential deep house music not to be missed.

its been just over a year since we brought you the fantastic ‘inner activist’ ep from our brother chris. crazy right? the fact that all three tracks became mainstays for many over the past twelve months is testament, yet again, to the talent of mr. carrier. we never leave home without him. magic gallery sees chris displaying yet more his own musical sorcery. opening with the soulful tones of fantasy faces we’re soon thrust into the serious drum workout of stories. the choppy beats and sliced samples of warlock follow before the ep is closed, in the finest fashion, by the spellbinding title track itself. another strong and essential collection of house tools from chris carrier.

alles andrs sound and ideas speak loudly and quiet on this wonderful release, sharing another part of his journey and adding another essential piece to his discography and the resopal archive. now he connects melancholy with the necessary push to the dance floor. alles andrs continues to lay the foundation for his experimental combination of deep house and techno with a collection of two mind-bending pieces. -feel it- on the a side is a deep and warm melancholy track which will give you the chills while -tenebrae- fits into every modern dj set. designed as couloured and very limited splatter vinyl.

special warehouse find original pressing. only 160 units available. classic and essential killer record from mikael stavostrand. played by ricardo villalobos, dixon, raresh ... lick my deck is run by shaun soomro and matt jolley. pushing boundaries and developing the sound, a label focused on releasing intelligent and provocative electronic music. die a little starts of with a groove that wont let you go building into 4/4 drive, katous vocals set off the track with a real warmth but with a dark edge behind them. dark eyes has a sexy dirty feel to it. a thrusting bass line and obsessive vocals that hypnotize you into a deeper engagement

volume 2: features a hot and noisy line-up including innovative deep-disco and deep-house creations by closed paradise, luvless, saine and buzz compass on record one, to keep on with essential lat-in-spired and funky vibes by junktion and funkyjaws, but also up tempo house goodness and lost disco material offered by martin hayes and the label boss vinyladdicted on record two, it s more than obvious that this lp demands you to be quick cause it will rapidly become extinct like the donuts in a police department :) vinyl only release, heavyweight 180g vinyl with a sticker a real hat trick for all wax lovers..