samoyed kicks off vases 2013 with two undeniably brave tracks and a change in direction for the hyped producer. breaking into new territory for the u.k artist he kicks off with sloe eyes, an percussive builder of a track with rave stabs and a brilliant catchy vocal hook. utilizing his brilliant use of the ethereal he keeps the club edge on this track emotional and heartfelt. the b-side guts starts with a hypnotizing vocal loop that slowly transcends into almost autechre territory but with an ear for african house on the drums. dj support comes from hudson mohawke, pearson sound, krystal klear and benji b. samoyed starts 2013 with a bang

the debut release from helsinki-based etherwerks, ether001, is a raw techno cut by producer/dj hannu ikola. the title track dense matter glows analog warmth and warehouse atmosphere swirling from dark hypnotic textures to crispy chord sounds echoing dubtechno aesthetics. a mix of fresh breaths with old school reverence from the north. the b side features a remix by another helsinki based techno producer samuli kemppi (ostgut ton, mote evolver)

white vinyl. stromg limited. the new release by thomas kress, >utilize me<, is proper electro funk mixed with the modern era of growling bass lines, hypnotising sequences and technoid dynamics. the tracks compress dark synths, vocoderized voice-samples and impulsive arpeggios into a minimalist constructed and organic mesh of sound. featuring additional remixes by dynamik bass system and tecroc, the release includes a total of six tracks and presents a diverse spectrum of revolving electrophonic sound worlds.

nice analogue latin house tracks, with mushroom samba even reminding of early derrick may remixes... nice!

for their 10th release manchester based label my first moth present a collaboration between two visionary artists from opposite sides of the atlantic. new york born rapper blurum 13 should need no introduction after lacing countless records from the last decade with his distinctive gravel-voiced flow, most notably the classic ninja tune album >children of possibility< which he recorded as one-third of one self alongside dj vadim and yarah bravo. producer frameworks is a relative newcomer although still fiercely prolific, having notched up collaborations with long island legends qnc and uk rapper bang on amongst others. with releases on first word records, hero records and organik recordings, frameworks is quickly forging a reputation for a solid production technique, fusing old-school sensibilities with a touch of live instrumentation and a keen ear for a killer sample.
dj support comes from dom servini (wah wah 45s), dj gilla (first word), dj asparagus (raw fusion / g.a.m.m.), alex crescent, and agent j (groovement radio)

die vielgepriesenen multiinstrumentalisten der menahan street band veröffentlichen ihr zweites album the crossing auf dem daptone records-ableger dunham records. der titeltrack des albums hatte seine premiere am 1. august auf rollingstone.com.
neben ihrer rolle als offizielle hausband des brooklyner labels dunham records hat die menahan street band bereits 2008 ein erstes album veröffentlicht, dass nicht nur von den kritikern bejubelt wurde sondern auch deshalb von sich reden macht, weil es so oft gesampelt wurde, wie kaum eine andere zeitgenössische funk- oder soul-platte. samples von made the road by walking finden sich unter anderem in songs von weltbekannten kollegen wie jay-z, 50 cent, kid cudi und vielen anderen. 2011 spielte die band no time for dreaming, das debüt-album der soul-sensation charles bradley ein den sie auf seiner welt-tournee auch als backingband begleiteten. das album wurde co-komponiert und produziert von mbs-gründungsmitglied thomas brenneck.

paper recordings continue their journey back to plastic with another vinyl release once again proving why they remain one of uks best loved labels. jamie l is a mysterious figure of undisclosed origin and history who fits in to the moodymann / theo parrish mold of heavy future disco, which his new production >(what we saw) in the burg< nails. it is a heavy leftfield groove laid over broken house beats with a filtered bass, samples and leftfield vibe. the detroit pad creeps up to the break and filters in and out as the track works its way through for locked down dance floor business. next up, havana candy breaks out the analogue and takes things deeper and techier. with a rolling bass and tweaking acid line, it cuts to a rhodes before filtering down and riding back to the heads down groove. cottam steps up for paper for the first time and demonstrates what all the fuss is about with a very special mix. clocking in at 9.41 it is deep, tough soulful house that crosses the 4/4 divide from techno to disco and deep house to soul.

white marbled vinyl. >wisdom< comes from consequence and asc who provide 2 thinking mans dancefloor tunes. >noisy spirits in this soul< sees consequence conjure up memories of classic jonny l and spirit and marry them in a bottom heavy juggernaut that has been the chosen opening tune of label boss preshas dj sets for several months. >snow wolf< is a longtime personal favorite of loxy, and shows asc in devastating form flexing his ability to chop a break with the best of them. pinned by a brittle, shuddering bottom end, this tune brings the past to the future in a way only a handful of artists in drum and bass are able to in 2012. >wisdom< is a deep understanding and realization of people, things, events or situations, resulting in the ability to apply perceptions, judgements and actions in keeping with this understanding.

this time the guys at chilli mint music brings you a unique slice of a darker jazzier side of deep house on their 180 limited vinyl release series. the infectious cool sounds of sammy w & alex e,two award winning producers/djs from romania whos deep house sound is sure to stick in your head,very unique sound and unique vibe. future artists to watch out for

celebrate life, summer, house & hip-hop with part 1 of the 2012 summer sampler from the slow to speak camp. comes on coloured vinyl.

the second in the series of 12 inch samplers featuring present and future classics from brooklyns monthly party, life, spring sampler 2012 #2 picks up where the first installment left off, deeper into the rabbits hole of the all-night underground parties at the infamous dope jams. curators and residents slow to speak offer here 3 remixes and re-imaginings of some of the finest technoid sleaze, haunted vocal anthemics and zulu-nation-endorsed hip-house perfection. spring sampler 2012 #2 is a snapshot of a life party at its most elevated, after the initiation and immersion is complete, the core party people convened, the sacramental beverages consumed and the full peak of the party unfolded in its full spectacle. previously, these exclusive versions have remained in the vault for protected and exclusive use by the life residents. made available through these limited samplers, slow to speak opens up for a rare snapshot into the heart and soul of their program—militant musical theses that drive these parties and make them something more special than the typical dance music burial rite.
comes on transparent orange-red, marbled vinyl.

ill audio returns to distinctive for his second single with the label, issuing a round of hard hitting power-moves in the form of his 4-track ep, titled >never be the same<. featuring the unequalled vocal talents of skin (skunk anansie) and a huge remix from dnb topboy rollz, this is a startlingly accomplished release from a producer who is at the start of his game.

killer release on new yorks sequencias label. powerful and hypnotic chicago acid inspired cut on the a and a cool slow building chord driven track layered over raw drum rhythms on the b-side. recommended!! label promo text: sequencias does not stop, does not conform, takes no prisoners. our third release brings you a pair of artists from two different points along interstate 94, who have a reputation for the very same. so lets get to it. the main body laid down by villan x is tight metallic percussion underpinned by solid kicks and a stream of robotic filtered bass, containing unexpected shifts within the frequency register. foreboding tones and feelings drift towards us across which the disembodied voice of kold is able to find a platform from which to shudder into our consciousness and pose questions from across the galaxies about the nature of our very being. dcantu carries on the feelings of space, with protracted white noise shots and stabby modulated organ chords, but doesnt leave it long before setting the pace with solid drums and shifting keyboard funk aimed squarely your body and the dance floor as octave changes force you up and then down again to a backdrop thick with texture. this provides for the body and the mind. act fast though, sequencias does not like to rest.

the jam is the band of the modfather paul weller. although the jam emerged at the same time as punk rock, the jam better fitted the mould of the new wave bands who came later.
180 grams audiophile vinyl release, includes full colour insert.

this is part two of senseless records synesthesia series, celebrating their 5th birthday. limited edition vinyl with a hand printed sleeve and art poster insert.
mak & pastemans contribution is a high tech bass bomb built around a carefully chosen sample that devastates right from the start.
elsewhere you will find nkc, who matches up ballroom house attitude with a huge siren-like bassline and a stuttering 4×4 beat and jtrp, who build rattling percussion around their signature tech-atmosphere into a deadly drop that comes out of nowhere. artwork comes from brighton based katie scott.
artwork comes from brighton based katie scott who is arresting and varied work is intricate and detailed, balancing technical ability with a wild creative streak.

following a busy year of stylistically varied releases under various guises on his own magic + dreams label, ralph cumbers delivers his first long-player for punch drunk. with a title lifted from the lysergic prose of a brian aldiss novel and grooves informed by the loopier, more martian aspects of chi-town jack and detroit techno-soul, >reeling skullways< marks a subtle, but highly alluring development in the evolution of cumbers primary recording project. long-term bass clef fans may be surprised by the lack of samples on this album, and in many ways it follows a similar creative process to his recent work as some truths, with most rhythms and textures sculpted from the raw, elemental waveforms of modular analogue synthesis. but with tighter editing, contagious melodies and perfectly positioned drum patterns, the end results reveal bass clef simultaneously at his most stripped-back, focused, playful, complicated, emotional and irresistibly groovy. unfettered by fashionable production tricks, imbued with a timeless machine-soul heart, >reeling skullways< is one of those albums you will be reaching for again and again.

next 12 inch from the mighty germany have a break recordings - this time we have the vinyl sampler from the brand new ms dos & friends lp featured on hab recordings. the full album is available on digital release only - here is the vinyl sampler!

second vinyl release for sonora records calle sonora sampler.

masami akita and lasse marhaug have been working together since the mid 90ies. the first release on marhaugs (now deleted) label jazzassin records in 1995 was the >first rock< split single. in 2001 merzbow and jazzkammer (marhaugs project with john hegre) released a live album. later, akita and marhaug executed several live collaborations, but often with other artists such as hair stylistics and jim o rourke. in 2010 they finally got together to record as duo. recorded at gok sound studios in tokyo the results can now be heard as >mer mar<.
made using a combination of scrap metal screeching, analogue synths, and enough effect pedals to give you overweight with most airline companies, >mer mar< is a tour de force for both of these noise veterans, hinting to some classic 80s merzbow jams such as material action.

elevation recordings was born in 2001 in a little city called galway, in the west of ireland - fathered by darran nugent aka aruba. over the last ten years the label has featured both homegrown and international talent with names like tigerskin, wareika, scope, kink, chris lattner, soul minority, gavin herlihy and snuff crew dropping by to make remixes. 2010 saw the vinyl side resurrected in the form of elevation limited and so far it has drafted in the talents of aldo cadiz, jakob seidensticker, tomika, einmusik, feygin and more. this 10 year album showcases the flavour of where the label is now with a hot selction of tracks from germanys snuff crew, aldo cadiz (chile), julian sanza (2020 vision) - who drops a dirty disco mutant monster called >elevation<, livio and roby (desolat), alejandro vivanco (cadenza), darran nugent and pavel lenchenko (mood music) and more. enjoy the party. coverart by: emiliocaccaman (ita)

mehr northern soul-raritäten auf 7 inch vinyl: zwei klassiker der masqueraders!

limited edition vinyl pressing. last year saw dispatch recordings celebrate their tenth year and 50th release in the series. riding the wave of their recent achievements, the leeds based imprint kick off 2012 with the fifth of their dispatch ltd offshoots, featuring three of the label’s finest, alongside arkaik on the flip.

after few months of research the rks duo is now ready for a new sound experience.
back in the day is the way and the house funky producers based in berlin are trying to do it compromiseless. >sunny moments< is a complete deep house raw track, the sweet voice that comes from the past works in a loveliness drum machine game with a synth that runs like the detroit school teaches!
>the dancer from san francisco< is a short funk gem that hits the brain and makes you move your feets, the samples play well, like the rks production wants!
>there was summer< is a detroit minded track, the pad play into an hypnotic synth game, a flight into space, a complete hi-tech experience.

one of the most magical & original house projects of recent times w/ deep roots in classic chicago house offers its multiple facets on one ep - essential must have!

from the very outset, the m.c.d.e. remix of shit robots >answering machine< picks up in a completely different realm from marcus lambkins original, which appears on his 2010 debut, from the cradle to the rave. the stuttgart-based producer has replaced janine >planningtorock< rostrons slowly rising vocal opener with outerspace emanations that fade as they drift into a constellation of wide house grooves and deep bass. rostrons own pizzo remix is up next, and in (a)typical fashion, she takes the song and shifts its mood by clearing away the dancier elements of its predecessor in favor of a foundation of strings in every form: plucked pizzicato notes, low cellos tones, and high pitched violins that flit through. last up is another rostron creation, the whisper remix, which actually outpaces lambkins version in bpm, but is lighter all the same. here, she uses synths almost as a wash of white noise – a whisper, if you will – and only drops heavier vocals here and there along the songs rustling path.

>candy red / hungry horse< is dro careys debut release for hum + buzz. this exciting newcomer from sydney has already made quite an impression, he was named as one of the top ten producers to watch in 2011 by fact magazine and has already collaborated with the former roll deep member trim. dro careys extraordinary music assimilates everything from classic techno and house to rnb, rap, juke and grime, to produce a peculiar skewed aesthetic. on side a, >candy red< places hypnotic other worldly vocals with interlocking melodies, stuttering percussion and subtle bass drops. on the other side, >hungry horse< begins by deploying a haunted female vocal, before morphing into snatches of different fragmented samples and frantic kicks and snares, for an intense narcotic affair.

next up on the label is this brilliant two-tracker from instra:mentals jon convex. serving as a taster of his forthcoming debut solo album its a hugely impressive 12 inch with both sides demanding your attention. theres a nice old skool eerie, electro feel throughout and the tracks manage that nifty trick of sounding like something from the past and the future at the same time.

sampler 2 of 2 with a special mixture from electric sounds to dubstep - drum & bass

red007 sees pushing red taking a slightly different turn with more of a juke style release. (greek - known as dimitri) buckles down with a with what could be called as a fusion of juke, ghetto house & footwork to outstanding results. the sharp 808 kicks and bassline pulsate throughout the tune while a sharp vocal sample cuts through giving the tune that much more punch! flip over for the wonderful ikonika remix. ikonika has really taken this tune and given it her own feel and appeal. turning the stormer into more of a halftime/ house feel, its hard to put to words the outcome. its ferocious & melodic and all wrapped up with that signature ikonika feel! one you just have to hear!

kieren dickins aka dels is a new type of rapper (which is another way of saying that heãs more than just a rapper). applying the kind of attention to detail, micro-management and macro-vision which jay-z used to build a business empire, dels makes art. popular art mind you, but art all the same, an album of emotional peaks, musical innovation and surreal, brilliant lyrics, held together by such a unique, such a strong vision that it sounds almost silly to suggest itãs just a debut. already causing a stir with the tasters ¶shapeshift÷ and ¶trumpalump÷ (and the videos he masterminded for them), everything is now ready to show how these pieces fit into the bigger picture.

bullion announces his new single >magic was ruler<, for vinyl only release on 25th may 2011, featuring 3 full length version of track from his non-lp >you drive me to plastic< and one exclusive new composition. the title track is a sample-based tapestry, rich in jangly guitar chops and pert horns, it dances along with the merriment of a tropical beguine. >magic was ruler< is a crate-diggers journey to encompass all manner of musical styles from krautrock, leftfield disco, all the way through to afro inspired 70s electronics, and continuing on from 2009s >young heartache ep< (one handed records). the searching, syncopated track >you drive me to plastic< has all the dynamic of the non-lp with which it shares its name and new track >good news on her< has the pulsating verve of shep pettibone-era ny house, whilst packing bullions signature hip hop punch. >too right< completes the set, supported by benji b and gilles peterson in the uk.
single sided pressing with etching on the flip.

dutch experimental electronica talent jorg with his first full 12 inch release. jorg is a vinyl crate digger, sampling and transforming whatever comes his way, creating unconventional and spaced-out yet catchy and groovy soundtrack-like scapes & compositions. fantastic artwork with blue transparent vinyl & beautiful silkscreen sleeves. quality package!

lowjac demonstrates his versatile sound and production style, on a unique debut vinyl only release, featuring an exceptional remix crafted by metrolux label boss xdb. limited copies. >frontal rainfall< is a sublime dub techno piece , subtly infused with organic textures, while its driving flow unravels into an acoustic journey of dreamy realms and atmospheric moods. >hatfield junk< drifts without warning to a futuristic hip-hop direction, triggered by offset beats, cosmic synths and cinematic samples easing into an unpredictable breakdown workout. xdbs b-side interpretation, through different dynamics, rhythmic arrangement and depth perspective, is an astounding display of his ability to elevate the original track to a world of sheer bliss.

following their debut >girls vs. boys<, wilders >skyful of rainbows< cuts the same dancefloor rug as the likes of friendly fires and the rapture. a thumping, vocoder-fied pop blitz, >skyful of rainbows< is a yearning peon to the summer gone and a promise of the one to come.

limited to 500 copies worldwide.bristol based skinnz unleashes his debut solo release after more than 5 years in the game! his productions date back to an appearance on a destructive recordings compilation back in 2005 alongside the likes of skream, toastyboy, distance and vexd. more recently his collabs with i.d have seen releases on labels such as pinchs earwax and double science. >keep it gutta< features soaring synthetic soul chords, like jokers >purple wow< sound with aggro elements sublimated into a crisp urban elegance. >euphorbia< strays into martyn/joy orbison territory, its fizzing drone chords and soul vocal samples compressed around a bassier but grime-inclined beat to breathless effect! currently receiving heavy radio1 / 1xtra support from mistajam and ras kwame, along with mary anne hobbs, pinch, mensah, i.d, baobinga, akira kiteshi, jayglo & more!

rising star chamboche (sam williams) turns out his 3rd release on under the shade. heading up the a side is a bumping old school remix from ny dream team runaway, whilst the original is a slow building rumbler, full of tension in all the right places. on the flip >the show must go on< gets a locked groove with the a huge baseline whilst remixer de jour moscow (matt waites) goes epic!
support from the revenge, tensnake, mugwump ...

suckafish p. jones, the self-proclaimed ringmaster of voodoo electronics, returns to evil up your soundsystem with his second ep for disboot records, >mr midnight<. released on 12 inch vinyl for disboot records, suckafish summons up four tracks of jagged robot funk from the depths of the swamp. perverting the tropes and conventions of uk garage, grime and hip hop, ?mr midnight? combines pulsing low end rhythms with possessive melodies to create a soundtrack to that full moon night that never ends. sleazy, emotional, violent and ecstatic at the same time, suckafishs latest offering maintains his reputation for productions that ignite the dance with raw, infectious energy and humour.

be prepared. this record definetly bringing back some dirt, samples and emotions into todays house music. limited edition as usual…

another magnificent release by dynooo, this time including a track by beat master cupp cave. def for fans of samiyam, paul white, take and the more out-there beats shit. dope stuff - comes hand numbered and with two different covers.

until now duffstep has hidden in the seedy undergrowth of london always in disguise, clandestine and covert, ever plotting his imminent escape. this bid for freedom then, is called >getting to sirius<. sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, in ancient greek times sirius was said to mark the beginning of summer, where women became aroused and men became weak. duffsteps debut album >getting to sirius< is a blend of dub influenced, down tempo beats winding through layers of melody, synths and vocals softening the blow and giving a nice, warm and fuzzy edge to the thick slabs of sonic concrete. though you dont have to wait long before a nice big bass-line knocks you down on your arse again.

double a side release from a london based unknown artist on this dark dubstep label inspired by early 90s sampling culture. first tune up is a dark and heavy stepper with sinister vocals drenched in echo. mutated basslines sit nicely under face slap snares. flip side is a nice roller that never lets up, a chunky bassline plays off the relentless beats while paranoia samples bring on the thc induced psychosis.

super ltd edits !!!

spätestens seit seinem meisterwerk >days to come< mit gastbeiträgen von fink oder bajka ist der mann auch über die grenzen der elektronischen musik ein garant für anspruchsvolle sounds zwischen pop, downbeats, electronic, akustik, soul und funk.

more rare boogie and disco viands from the same camp as jisco / under the shade!!

stunning new limited october missive - drawn from the well received new recession volume one mix cd. already making waves throughout thedubstep and techno communities, these tunes make the nifty stealth connection between well conceived and executed warehouse moves and thegrimey realities of the low end pressure in evidence here. one of the most futuristic twelves in an age - for fans of scuba - style innovation, slow house and deepest techno