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..

monnom black welcomes binny to the label. his mispress ep consists of 4 peak-time bombs, in classic binny style that he is known so well for. inspired from mills, surgeon and 90s techno with a modern day twist. absolutely essential and highly recommended!

rushin is an artist who has the cool confidence and patience to let ideas slowly simmer, and knows that this simmering process is essential for his distinct sonic seasonings to truly and positively affect the body and mind.

next up on the influential visionquest label is a revered bucharest duo vinyl speed adjust aka claudiu-eduard balan and andrei predoi. this cult pair serve up three essential new cuts that fit in perfectly with the labels spiritualand heady, stripped back techno sounds, and they follow on nicely from great recent eps by visionquest founders ryan crosson shaun reeves and deadbeat. claudiu-eduard and andrei are leading techno makers in their native romania and have made a name for themselves with their experimental, heavily percussive and intoxicatingly intricate soundscapes on labels like pressure traxx, gilesku records, colours in music and many more. here they do so once more, and in the process blow all competition out of the water

carl finlow could be regarded as one of the cornerstones of not only 20/20 vision, but also of british electronic music. his boundary pushing, electro-tinged productions under the random factor alias make for essential 20/20 listening, as does his work as 1/4 of 2020soundsystem. while this year has been about looking to the future of the label, we also felt it was important that we looked deep into our history and revisited one of our all time classic records: random factor – broken mirror. on the a side carl has prepared a new ‘revisted’ version for this release and this is accompanied by the original version from 1999. for the remixer we thought long and hard about someone we felt would be suitable. someone with pedigree in the electro scene, who would feel as passionate as we do about making this release something truly special. there was only really one person we wanted and luckily when we contacted legowelt he was a big fan of the original track and was super keen to get onboard the project. we hope you enjoy these two pioneers of the electro scene going head to head x

shadeleaf drop their eighth release in what is now established as essential catalogue ! joseph caserta (now known simply as caserta) is a multifaceted dj & producer based out of boston, massachusetts, who has worked with razor n tape, soul clap records, midnight riot, bbe, and kon s star time imprint. ricky is a little slice of traditional est coast, soundsystem house - a simplistic but textured workout aimed squarely at the floor, with it s lascivious narration and repetitive hook the jeep mix harks back to those 90 s b2 beats mixes on the big apple s prodigious hip hop output... digging royalty and a bona-fide master of the art of the re-edit kon handles the first of the b side re-rubs stripping things back a little and letting the bump and hustle ride to an altogether more hypnotising and atmospheric destination finally label boss that man monkz adds more than a little sheffield grit to proceedings, amping the rhythm section and laying out a deadly bass line... another shadeleaf sureshot !

robsoul release number 22 for joss moog and mister consistent just keeps rolling out the essential house flavours. ego is his latest collection of work and features four new originals from the frenchman, each with the sample rich touch that we have come to love. the diva licks of the title track and ep opener ego set the perfect funky vibe for the rest of the ep. raw wave sees us riding one, as the beach vibes flow, the keys stab and the chocolatey bassline melts. whos that ramps things up with its jackin action, skittish snare and cowbell, but counters with its smooth keys. a perfect combination. joss closes the party with an ode to a hero. nothing blurred here, just the utmost of respect.

two essential slices of top notch 70s soul from classic lp ‘hutson ii’ two essential sides from one of my favourite 70s vocalists, leroy hutson. his album hutson ii has never been out my dj bag in 20 years, im on my third copy. for the a side

boogiefuturo presents another essential edits disc, ransacking the record boxes for those trippy disco oddities, crucial boogie joints and new-wave gems, to be given the once over by a trusted master of ceremonies. justin van der volgen has always delivered the goods, be it his edit work for labels like golf channel or eric duncan’s keep it cheap label, or his truly special dj sets, and on bf005, the brooklyn based maestro gets suitably hallucinatory with his brace of edits here. two vocal cuts, steeped in that decadent 80s production flair and bombastic groove, grandiose songs for heroes, saints & sinners, edited with love by one of the scene’s most respected aficionados.

perhaps it is something in the water or just plain vodka, we really have no idea but one thing is for sure - there is something special about those moscow disco heads. they sure know how to find a perfect beat and re-edit it to perfection. after lay-far it is now time for arsenii to step into the basic fingers arena. both sides on this 12 are filled with jazz-funk and library infused disco at its best. *allegria* sounds like bob james is jamming with the headhunters and on the flip *turbo* with its generous use of synthesizers almost has an outer space theme. essential indulgence for disco heads & connoisseurs everywhere.

premiered as essential new tune by danny howard on pete tong s bbc radio 1 show, dusky s skin deep is the latest track to be premiered from the duo s four-track ordinary world ep .

g-23 makes his debut under the strange audio dreams moniker, coming through on italy s young art-aud label with a sweltering two-tracker backed by two heavy remixes. -error design 1- is a break-driven jam that never truly drops into pool of nastiness, leaving you yearning more, while -error design 2- strips the beats in favour of glitchy field recordings and percussion-driven drones. pan s nhk yx koyxen remixes the former into a wonky bit of brain dynamite, pushing those breaks in and out his melodic waves, cardopusher makes a deep techno roll out of the same original tune. all in all, a rather essential piece of gear.

1 copy per customer, future times is very pleased to introduce this killer 12- to the globe, a serious disc by jack j. *american pressing* tip! . his 12- for mood hut last year flipped many wigs and this 12- is further proof that the dude is full-fledged. -thirstin - takes the day-in-the-life quintessence of -something (on my mind)- even farther, using his voice to beautify the sparkling, spaced track. the b-side -atmosphère- is just as mighty, as jack channels a velvet patrick adams vibe in this gorgeous instrumental, the pianos in particular take the song to a galactic place. both tracks feel like you could live inside them, each as good for walking around this life chillin as they are for the party. essential summer music

*shapes: wires* is the latest in tru thoughts series of essential label compilationsput together by a&r and co-owner robert luis. encompassing the best of the brighton based labels eclectic and international current roster, as well as some classic cuts and an exclusive track for good measure. the 13 track double vinyl comes with a download card with all 30 tracks that feature on the cd.

subtyl & foreign return to baroc with an explosive split ep. two gritty and driving techno tracks going straight to the point and offering some serious warehouse/sweaty basement vibes. another essential and pounding release for the cologne-based imprint! pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl.

alma s team is so proud to announce their latest exclusive vinyl just limited to 200 copies. for this special ocassion the label offered the opportunity to the well known german producer matthias vogt of creating his own selection of tracks made by three of his favorite artists and friends plus one of his own hot tunes. the results are amazing, mr. vogt, martin patino, hugo barritt and hans thalau bring us strong material. without a doubt this clear 12” becomes essential for any electronic music collector. strong limited

gauss have been causing quite a stir with recent releases popping up on their own imprint as well as the mighty contrast wax in limited forms. here the outfit drop a superb 3 tracker kicking off with the title track >quadratic forms<, a huge electro jam, reminding us of classic erp works, sure to work magic on the dancefloor. next up >indeterminate variable,< winds it s way along with deep chords, and a totally addictive broken rhythm, this will sit great in a mix. lastly, >pauca sed matura< translating as >few, but ripe< a quote from carl friedrich gauss rounds up this essential package!

just in time for summer! some serious heat from the darkest corners of the tk disco vaults, dug up, re-mastered and brought back to life for your listening and dancing pleasure! to say trama’s sole lp is a rarity is an understatement! released on tk offshoot cat records in 1977 its swaggering street-funk attitude, tight ass rhythm section, blistering arrangements and stellar vocal performances from a young donna allen has left beat digging, soul, boogie and disco freaks hot under the collar for over 3 decades! often selling on-line for tidy sums (£250 +) this lp is a true gem, now is your chance to own a %100 legit, tk disco sanctioned, vinyl copy of this killer soul lp. re-issued just the way it originally came out in 1977, no tricks. essential

** vinyl only release **
innovator is a pretty strong word but we believe it really is the only one that will do as we at future reactions very proudly present the one and only boo williams. born and bred in chicago and inspired by house musics true greats - we are talking larry heard, lil louis, marshall jefferson and co., of course - williams has already enjoyed a long and illustrious career as both a dj and producer with numerous essential and seminal releases for some of the underground’s most distinguished labels, relief records, ovum and track mode to name but three. now we warmly welcome him to our stable with his spiritually runnin ep featuring the eponymous title track and last chance, two cuts of beauteous, textured, soul-warming house music that are proper deep too. just the way we love it.

some serious hot techno tracks again by sp-x. part 3 of the moving through mirrors series closes off this triple release by sp-x. fleeting image and return to function leave no doubt about this producers main objective: fresh, contemporary techno aimed at the waistline. essential!

techno is a sound of resistance. resistance is a struggle to survive. survival is an essential component of living. we are here, alive, living, breathing and thinking. disagree is a statement of non conformity stars is a statement to put our lives into the context of the universal. create, contribute, and celebrate our music.

evan caminitis slow but steady progression towards electronic music from sand-swept guitar drone mirrors the pace of the music he makes. it has been measured, each move well-considered and clearly intentional. caminiti has immersed himself in electronic production on meridian, creating organic sounds through his machines, patching sounds that recall the brassy resonance of horns and hazy choral clusters. synthesizers hiss and crackle under layers of reverb and fog. sounds undulate and implode in upon themselves, with bursts of noise dropping in and out to create shadows of rhythm. caminitis electronic systems do not run autonomously - the sounds heard on meridian required real-time human interaction to bring them to life, and that human touch is essential to the mysterious atmosphere he produces on this new album.

this is the 2nd volume of the soul and groove selection, an original, unprecedented, soul/funk music. .
a few years ago the world discovered a unique sound coming from the distant ethiopian capital addis abeba. the emotional blow was only matched by the brightness of this original and magnificent discovery. the ethiopiques series directed by francis falcetto and edited by buda musique provides a comprehensive landscape of this subtle musical universe where local and western cultures do magnify each other. this new ethiopian urban modern music release follows the first soul & groove installment and keeps revealing some essential parts of the modern ethiopian puzzle. an unequalled soul funk signature until today.

urban ethiopian music stands out within the african continent thanks to its creativity and originality. whatever the shade - pop, blues, jazz or soul - it comes from a fusion of local musical traditions mixed with an echo of western music. it bewitched ethiopia during the swinging addis decade before recently winning the favours of a well-informed audience all over the world. this first vinyl volume of *ethiopian urban modern music* presents a selection of the more funkier ethiopian tracks, drawn from the essential ethiopiques cd series directed by francis falceto and published by buda music.

pure badness all over this 1979 jamaican disco-funk odyssey! king sporty should be no stranger to those of you with a keen ear for esoteric underground disco sounds, his tracks have been getting serious play by top shelf, discerning jocks since the 1970 s & his konduko label has dropped many a left-field bomb on unsuspecting dance floors! fire keep on burning is one such bomb, an lp crammed full of unstoppable stripped back island sounds, too many killer cuts to mention but just check out the og version of get on down for starters! an essential & extremely rare record & one that deserves a spot in any self respecting disco lovers collection. %100 heat on here, party jams from start to finish, let s go to the disco!

nologo is back with 2 essential, tried and tested underground club tracks. orlando b serves up side a with dark world, an epic, slow burning, dark-house journey. dark world begins completely stripped back before the main hook, an eerie hypnotic vocal is introduced. funky percussive elements creep in which drive the piece forward and a deep minor pad heightens the tension setting the tone for the rest of the track. the energy builds gradually with the addition of a 303 bass line peaking just before the end, taking the listener on a dark hypnotic trip. on the flip, is none other than house & techno legend mr g who uses the dark world vocal but takes it somewhere new providing his own unique and distinctive flavour. mr gs rum remix is a dark and twisted peak-time banger, the high energy from the off set perfectly complementing the slower vibe of the original. plenty of sub and twisted synth action keeps the momentum high and the dark stab he uses punctuates the vocal nicely giving it a raw edge. dark world is an essential addition to the record bag for darker dancefloors. dj deep: i love this, your remix is super funky and dark at the same time!!! dope! tom (panorama bar): ufff nice and dark.....another mr g gem. to be served with the rum rush...

2015 repress. essential house record!! fh01, courtesy of audio werner, marks the start of a limited series of 24 releases, only on vinyl.