with its first 4 singles the spanish label apersonal music made its way rapidly into the highlights of the modern nudisco scene. on its 5th effort they release their first all original tracks ep betting hard on the dynamic and innovative melodies of volta cab, a young producer from the russian city of ulyanovsk. volta cabs music pieces have been gaining attention in the underground music scene through out the internet for some time now, a sound strongly influenced by the 80s sound and pop-culture which will finally hit the stores shelves this year. for apersonal s 5th volta cab delivers 4 original & unique tracks which gives form to this very musical and personal ep. standing out is the main single of the ep >why you come back here< on which volta cabs original vocals play along with catchy elements of disco and soul wich he masters with his unique style. feels like starsky & hutch on acid. >volta cab comes from mother russia and brings us into the neon future. into the times when the war is over and everyone in the universe loves one another in the interstellar dance to synth pop music.<

sampler 1 of 2 from in flagrantis new album. predictably jacked to the brim full of their signature no-gristle, no-glory aesthetic. succeeding 2006s wronger than anyone else and 2009s brash & vulgar, in flagrantis sasa crnobrnja and alex gloor have left behind their vintage porn-chic sensibilities and instead turn to yesterdays trashed goods for inspiration. >flea markets and recycling parts of our production are really at the center of this album,< said the now london-based crnobrnja. >i like things to be old and run-down,< added alex gloor, who still resides in basel. >so i let myself be inspired by one of my favorite places to spend time: 1970s- 80s new york city.< among four killer tracks, >prelude to chaos< reminisces the days where the finest of 69-cent wines glistened in the gutters outside the arcade.

what is there to be said about ruben & ra except these two have been lovers of boogie, disco & funk and have been keen record store diggers for too many years to count. with edits, reworks & original productions coming out of their ears, ruben & ra have decided to set up the retrospective label as an output for their tracks. watch this space for more info, updates & free downloads. the first release on their new imprint: retrospective is a good indication of things to come. 3 killer edits that are hitting the radar of chris duckenfield & dimitri from paris to name a few ... with a killer groove like newer shooz, plus a nu disco number for the heads in the form of dreman and finally a floorfiller like play my song there is something for everyone out there. the future is bright for this baby & his cat!

lnas third release comes from the godfather of the underground all the way from brookyln, new york: namely the legendary jovonn. first tune >a definition of a track< makes use of driving beats combined with ethereal and jazz-like melodies that work together to create a hypnotic atmosphere. second track >space atmosphere< has a more infectious styling, with an ever-progressive melody against a firm groove that grabs the listener and the dance floor. also featuring remixes from the much revered two armadillos, giles smith of secretsundaze and martin dawson (king roc) have turned out a modern classic to nail any peak time dance floor. the second remix comes from the newly formed mankind project. expect more from them this year with two other eps in the pipeline. this ep is something rather special!

while cultivating a reputation as one of las most exciting dj duos at parties like the legendary do-over and dam funks funkmophere, cosmic kids started working in the studio, completing remixes for friends like harvard bass. but it was their first original tune that landed them on throne of blood, backed by absolutely tremendous remixes from dear friends juan maclean, classixx and labelmates bicep.

after almost a year of only dancfloor related releases dial is back with an outstandingly special record: dirk von lowtzow presents his guitar solo work >tod in theben<. dirk von lowtzow, also known as a member of phantom ghost and tocotronic, creates a slowmotion drone-a-like folk meditation. the result is a breathtaking piece of deepest devotion, an incredible sound and room composition. at last years salzburger festspiele von lowtzow performed >tod in theben< in jan fosses same named theatre piece directed by angela richter.

its now more than 20 years that arnaud le texier started his dj career in the west of france and in the paris club scene. since he moved to london five years ago, le texier has been able to put his stamp on the european techno scene, being label head of safari electronique and regular dj at fabric. his debut ep for cocoon recordings is borne by le texiers deep understanding of melancholy melodies, especially >elusanes< with its piano keystrokes coming directly from the basement and the ample detroit strings proves with hymn-like intensity that deep sensuality and unquestioning dancefloor ecstasy can be two sides of the same medal. besides a beat-less version of >elusanes<, the hypnotic >nightleads< with its bass guitar theme does already whet your appetite for the next sunrise in the balearic dunes

the process of receiving and listening to demos is akin to the proverbial needle in a haystack - poorly labeled cd’s or mp3’s are handed out indiscriminately like flyers for strip clubs in times square (circa 1970). “i really think you are going to like this,” or “all nude girls,” and “dj ‘x’ played this at space,” or “24 hours live sex show…!!” but in the end, just like the harsh reality of a stripper in daylight, the demos fall well short of anything mildly interesting and certainly nothing you would bring home to mom… until madato… from the first group of tracks he sent it was clear that a nice guy from naples had sent us the needle we had been looking for. “naples may not be a place one would consider to be particularly inspiring, from its outside appearance, chaos, and plenty of junk on the streets - it takes a deeper gaze, beyond, and into madato’s dream world. madato is always looking at what’s beyond the waste. inside his dream box you might find laura palmer making out with ian curtis, charles bukowski writing a fairy tale, or perhaps john nash singing along to bauhaus songs…” file under: trippy disco inspired dance music, not defined by a genre but more of an attitude. post-punk undertones mixed with psychedelic sensibility

the labels hiatus is over. a few years have passed and neurhythmics resurfaces after like-minded souls decided to bring it back. juergen junker returns with a 3 track 12inch that stems from a live-set concept he created over the last few months. raw as you like, it takes a distinct bow towards the earlier days of the windy city. dirty, knackered sounding drums, and cut-up vocal bits fused together to a driving force that is hard to resist. the a-side , >unclean mutha< is a definitely x-rated affair that has the jacking feel built right into arrangement. on the b-side, this is suitably followed up by >working her for real<, which is what we want to happen when this is being played in the club. work it, baby..! the second track, >honey< with its camp statement vocals and similar vibe rounds things up for the first part.

after several releases on labels like bar25, microtonal, dantze and etuirecords end of tape finally hit the box with their tape jam ep.these guys don t talk with each other – they just do music and thats the best. the result of this gone wrong musician friendship (but tight producer team at the same time) you can celebrate with this ep. this is no snow from yesterday – it s the musical climatic change of tomorrow – without any opportunity.

second ep from aldo cadiz on workbench! well known from his releases and remixes on labels like desolat, einmaleins, offspin, disco royal, the chilean dj and producer delivers a fantastic 2 track ep for workbench! with samples of james brown

the track space man by ayisha has been produced by munich cult disco producer veit marvos. hes well known for playing organ/synths on many krautrock releases like for example the emergency albums or on 2066 andthen which he produced together with his brother and nowadays is one of the most valuable german psychedelic rock lps.

tom tragos second album! lots of guests including om mas keith of sa-ra, tyree cooper, oliver daysoul, romanthony and san proper. tip! after releasing his double ep >voyage direct<, early 2009, tom has spent the last two years finding his signature sound. the outcome of this search has resulted in >iris<. where >voyage direct< was his homage to disco, >iris< deals with all of toms musical inspirations. shaping these inspirations into a new sound and creating an exciting mix is where tom really succeeds. >iris< can be best described as a futuristic soul album. its an album that takes the listener on a voyage into the future of dance music. a future where all genres and directions are fused together, from soul to techno, from hip hop to electro and from classical to disco. over the past two years tom has spent countless hours recording for >iris< in his studio, on the road and in los angeles, where he recorded >so cold<, together with om mas keith of sa-ra. other vocalists featured are tyree cooper, oliver daysoul, romanthony and san proper. the selection of vocalists underlines the diversity of >iris<. you are cordially invited aboard toms musical spaceship, which will no doubt bring you towards the borders of your imagination.

big with: sven väth, reboot, dubfire, josh wink, monika kruse, sascha dive, tobi neumann, karotte, gregor tresher, butch, nick curly, derrick carter... welcome dj sneak on his first full ep on cécille records, after the 2009 summer hit >some more< on the somero 09 sampler on cécille. the puerto rican born is no doubt one of the founder of chicago house music alongside derrick carter, green velvet and many more, he is for sure a living legend. since over 25 years hes playing and producing his own unmistakable sound. people like ricardo villalobos, luciano and many many others playing his releases since decades. the fallin beats ep gives you 3 different tracks, one of them >operation sneak 2011< is an reedit of one of his classics from 1993. >babylon fallin< comes with a great emotional hookline and >musica de parada< shows the easiness an flawless of his rhythmic sound

if you have been exposed to this cultural phenomenon called electronic music for more than a while, you will certainly have in mind something more than bright sunsets and perfect waves when you evocate that part of our awesome planet called california. the west coast has provided an own-harvested sound that strives to differ itself from surrounding mainstream conditions, making it fine and classy when it comes to underground house and techno music. alland byallo aint no rookie on the issue, rolling beats for enough years now to need no intruduction. with productions on labels like dirt crew, liebe detail, dirty bird, poker flat or nightlight music (allands own imprint) he can be well considered like the last but one exponent of a whole lineage of californian producers.

next up on blitz is our first brand new recording. it was recorded in summer 2010 near atzaro, ibiza. visage and blitz club music supremo rusty egan was staying there over the summer and was making fine use of the inbuilt studio tagged onto his villa. sounds like some fine inspiration for a summer electro anthem... cue two of the hottest dance producers around, germanys justus kohncke and italys bottin. the triumvirate was now complete.

2 unlimiteds no limit meets dancehall superstar sean paul and house heavyweight bob sinclair - a true crossover monster!

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!

alin crihan alias >aeromaschine< is an impishly young dj and producer from deepest romania. with his passed releases on opossum recordings and baalsaal records he earned such positive attention. now >ascultam vorbe< is his innovative debut ep on mirau. what at first sight appear to be minimalistic,funky house tracks hypnotically wind their way into into your dancing shoes and burst into pulsing grooveshapes. the innocent thrill of these deep loops and squandered samples will squeeze you onto the dancefloor! high spirits are the trump! marcus worgull, best known for his >spellbound< release / featuring mr. white on innervisions, contributes an ageless >ascultam vorbe remix<-track that floats over the dancefloor like spherical haze. we proudly present you the mirau 013…***

incl lucy remix ! pfirter has delivered more than one immortal record since his first release on stockholm ltd in 2008, mindtrip music. his talent for strong and captivating music is widely appreciated and it didnt take long before he got picked up by labels like clr and figure. with his monad release on lucys stroboscopic artefacts label in 2010, pfirter charmed the hardcore audience. with both the party crowd and the critics on his side, juan pablo pfirter enters 2011 with his audiometria.

kompakt is thoroughly honoured to release the final installment from animal collectives noah lennox aka panda bear limited 7 inch series following previous 7 inches on his own paw tracks, fatcat and domino as we help him build up to the forthcoming full length tomboy on paw tracks due out in april. surfers hymn eases the mind like the ocean crashing against the beach.

it seems that dapayk used to listen to a lot of hip-hop when he was younger. his latest ep for still vor talent >let go< has got these influences written all over it. the title track starts out with a male vocal and some sounds that sound a little like scratching before things then quickly head into the direction of the club. the vocal by singer camara could not be more reminiscent of 80s house music and this track has got all the soul and groove of this era. beneath the delicate vocal and sound patterns lies a wonderfully simply staccato house groove that is sure to get everyone shuffling. on the flip things get a little more techy with >nneka<, a deeper and more melodic tech house glider that gently takes the listener towards a harmonic state of mind. beautifully arpeggiated pads, a warm soulful groove and some reverbed vocals make this one. last up is the sample-based tech-house stomper >upyo< featuring production partner jon hester. this is loop heaven: a pushy beat loop with many snares, reverse samples and an unexpected saxophone melody make this one the perfect changeover track from warm-up to peak-time. this ep shows dapayks skills to combine many musical influences into his unique still of tech-house music

affectionate house grooves ranging from deep to high energy upbeat on this double 12 inch from cosmic trg!
a year after cosmin trgs debut release for rush hour, he drops his third release for the label, this time a 4-track ep, >a universal crush<. crushing it indeed is, as cosmin really delivers the goods here! as much as we like all of his previous productions, this easily is his best material to date.
first record pressed on black vinyl, second on white.

easy and the center of the universe we already know from their recent flogsta danshall 7 inch release and some skweee compilers,remember legend of selda on skweee tooth?this new release on harmonia is as the previous ones infected with arabian soundbites. we recognize the details from our nights in the medina of marrakesh, we slip into our caftan, smoke the water pipe and drink mint tea,and are bodypoppin like an egyptian. no kiddin, this record is so imaginative and so true to its style that you cant go any other way. details of the percussion on halloumi are so good with the details in the orchestration (references to uom kalthoum records come to mind) the pitch and modulation wheels used intensive. with this release easy & center of the universe prooves again that skweee is one of the most evolving styles at the moment. this is exotic and exiting music.

syndrome picks up the pace again with another fat slab of rolling tech business. krone is the one taking the stand and starts off with a steamrolling roller made together with >malsum< we are not alone is one to keep your eyes on. like ghost train you can hear it coming in from miles away rattling along the tracks with the cries of all its zombie passengers inside.dont let this one get you as youll lose your brain.for babylon 21 krone trucks along solo style.. things turn a bit lighter but are all about the groove. like back in the old days before all the sounds got processed to death.. this one keeps it subtle groovy and funky all at the same time!

first part in the triptych of versalife! pure intense atmospheric electro techno tracks constructed on the costal areas of the dutch west coast (just like the first clone releases a long time ago!).

chris finke (flux/atomic jam) delivers the dance floor goods with his fresh 12inch release on gynoid audio moofish. the original sees big room production fused with an acid like riff aimed at melting minds and moving feet. on remix duties are none other than mark broom, whos pulsing remix takes things deeper, dj hi-shock and his hypnotic re-interpretation and go hiyama moves away from the usual >4 on the floor< to deliver an atmospheric, broken beat, idm influenced mix. supported already by the likes of: luke slater, xhin, drumcell, tommy four seven, wehbba, audio injection, chris liebing, gary beck, gayle san, markus suckut, tom hades, and more!

2001 double vinyl lp by s.i. futures aka simon begg.

aux 88 & dynamik bass system return with an epic four tracker that gravitates towards the sphere of techno bass just like the planetary rings of meteorite around saturn! if the music, encompassing a vast spectrum of infl uences from west coast to miami bass, is composed by thomas werner aka dynamik bass system, sharped vocals and lyrics are performed by tom tom and k1 aka tommy hamilton & keith tucker of fame aux 88

studio one dub 2 is a second collection bringing together some of the finest dubs from the legendary studio one records, kingston, jamaica. dub music was the creation of a generation of brilliant recording studio engineers in jamaica. but although clement coxsone dodds studio one is hailed as the greatest of the jamaican recording labels, and although many talented engineers worked the board at dodds brentford road studio over the years (including sylvan morris, syd bucknor, overton scientist brown and dodd himself), studio one was never typically known as a centre for dub.

great remix action the originals by bottin were already supported by people like the magician, mylo, joakim, seelenluft, justus köhncke, agoria and many many more. woh-oh-ooh!

the bewitched hands is a six- member band (five guys and one girl) from reims in france. the bewitched hands, formely known as the bewitched hands on the top of our heads, captured their audience in reknowned festivals like les transmusicales de rennes in 2008, le printemps de bourges or paris plage in 2009, and performing their cover of >tonight< by yuksek, who mixed their album. influenced by american folk and pop, frequently compared to big names of pop such as the beach boys, the flaming lips and most recently arcade fire, the bewitched hands have already got a prestigious international gigs behind them and more to come.

edit supremo ajello graces us with another solid ep of slightly off the beaten track disco action on the demo disc label.. some known sounds like ishs amazing >dont stop< get edited along with some lesser spotted tracks.. another solid release from these guys, perfect dancefloor gear! check

having been perfecting his production skills for the last 10 years, mrk1 is no newcomer to the world of bass-led music. a member of manchesters infamous virus syndicate, he has become internationally recognised as a huge dubstep talent. so when hench got the opportunity, they jumped at the chance to sign two typically down-right dark and dirty numbers from the man like mrk1.

after a short hiatus, kelvin andrews world famous creative use stable for his own and likeminded producers (like mark e & mark seven to name but two) secret dj weapons is back to the fray with another dancefloor sureshot. this is a very limited sampler 12 from the forthcoming creative use cd compilation.

over the last couple of years, christopher rau has built a reputation as the finest ear canal masseuse in the contemporary house music scene, catching the attention of fellow hamburger dj koze who has recruited him for this new three-track ep. raus debut full-length asper clouds, released in the fall, was noted for straddling the line between >club< and >headphone< music, earning 4 out of 5 stars from resident advisor along the way, and now, with the how are you ep, he follows up to further explore his sonic approach: an assault of subtlety. >pervading animal< is built upon a solid foundation of familiar rhythm box elements, but like vines and moss, the sedating sounds of strings and keys envelop the empty spaces, showing christopher raus ability to combine the artificial and the organic into something transcendent. then, on the flip side, he lets his weirdness factor shine. at first, >c f r< sounds like by-the-numbers muppet new age, but graduates with distinction as the meowing synth squiggles saunter over the basketball beat. the ep denouements with >how are you today<, marked by a toasty chord progression thats playfully trying to compose itself as the track moves forward, turning science fiction into science fact. you want to believe

comes in clear vinyl. with over 30 releases behind and over a decade of running his own label, jacek sienkiewicz persistently followed his very own path, creating music that very soon began to be impossible to define. friendly, but not fraternizing with everyone and his family, modest, but stubborn only in a positive way, jacek is an individual with clear, personal vision and an unorthodox approach to music - light years away from the hectic, utilitarian ethos of club-derived electronic beats. >on the road ep< is the preliminary 12inch for the homonymus album which is another collaboration with cocoon. the cycle is now completed with one of the most experimental albums to appear on sven väths label to date. this record is not easy and is definitely demanding attention - but its also rewarding like no other. new sounds, voices and brilliantly clever arrangement patterns are revealed with each new listen. its not detroit nor santiago, not sheffield nor berlin, its not even the sound of jaceks home town of warsaw - this is the real music of the spheres.

after making the soundcloud thunder climbing up the weather charts with their legendary edits, dynamic duo chris jylkke and satin jackets decided to make things happen in the track business. the stockholm based dj and german producer stuck their heads together to come up with some lush and crispy funkiness made into black gold by the danish music veteran mike salta & marty mortale. already supported by guys like drop out orchestra, peter visti, casual encounters, sare havlicek and more. this is surely going find its way into the records bags of stardust loving djs around the globe.

nice price deal !!! ladies and gentlemen. this is snuff trax number 4. on the latest release of our small imprint we present you two amazing house tracks by mario pierro a.k.a. raiders of the lost arp. this great producer already released on labels like nature records. you may also know him under different other names like mat101 or jollymusic. now we welcome him on board of snuff trax.side a of stx004 starts with the wonderful stealing my love. photonz, our jackmates from portugal, deliver a floorbanging remix. on side b you hear the soulful hold on. and we are very proud that legendary chicago house producer mr k alexi shelby found the time to remix this track! stx004 will be limited to 250 vinyls. dj-support by laurent garnier, josh wink, robert owens, steffi, dj t, tim sweeney, loco dice, michael reinboth, marco passarani, electric indigo. deetron, angel molina, luke solomon, dplay, hardrock striker, brodinski, hard ton, billie ray martin, dj m-traxx, babyg. patrick pulsinger, ian pooley, matt walsh, santiago salazar, dr motte, trevor jackson and many many more...

ltd handmade cover ... telrae welcomes soundseeker, noise controller,full time musician, van bonn. he has written two tracks for telrae. both of them are constructed like a theatre play.. each tone is intentionally-on purpose- generated and set in its propper place to create a symbiotic effect... which you realise once you give them time to interact… and create something which might be just one element in a chainreaction. van bonns definition of techno dub. you could say van bonns has written the most abstract release so far for telrae and you could be right. the two tracks are not written for functional reasons, but are very functionel for the ones that seeks for similar feelings such as, deepness,landscapes of sound or just snapshots in which time stands still. these tracks come from far away to be discovered by likeminded people. dive into the world of van bonn.

bunker and snuff trax artist elec pt.1 kicks off the new abstract forms sub label with some raw and jacking acid vibes.

ltd marbled coloured inyl !! more killer output from the skudge factory. below is a brand new side of refined diva haunted techno, while phantom bites like it was designed specifically to turn berghain inside out..huge sound. tip!

sasha carassi is back on his phobiq imprint with the fiberboard ep!with synths sounding like liquid tension, the original mix is a journey through tough beats and frantic electronics. the mighty slam are in charge of the first remix and they take the dark and dirty route, stripping the original down and adding some bleakness of their own, only to surprise us with an old school-sounding breakdown. the acid mix is slightly more rolling, featuring snappy drums and pulsating percussion, which takes us to the fourth track of the ep closing up is tom laws, who has been making his own unmistakable noise as of late. utilizing simple,yet solid drums he offers us a clearer picture of the tense synths while maintaining the vibe of the original.

joshua aka circulation, c++, or iz recorded some serious tracks in the mid 90s on seminal house labels prescription, balance, & blue cucaracha at the infamous red nail studio. here are remastered classics & unreleased takes on tracks like emotions unknown, worry no more, aspirations & more!

wolkenreise finds the duo moving away from the dark, peak hour techno to a gentler sound that flirts with emotive deep house for something classy and inspired. the track offers here is built on a raw, unhurried kick. all important contrast comes from the dry, echoing claps (which cut gorgeously through the bass clouds like, well, thunder) at unexpected intervals, a distant, longing and muted organ line (i think) and some heavy hearted synths. it’s melancholic but optimistic, and has a certain classiness to it which i really dig.” -teshno, january 2011. these are just some of the words that have many saying wolkenreise is the single of year so far with massive global support from all over the world including seth troxler, laurent garnier, craig richards and alexi delano to name a few. glistening and glowing remixes are created by the brilliant minds of john tejada, dj qu and rene breitbarth to offer up a vinyl that is timeless

since the release of their debut single in 2010, brightons :kinema: have seen themselves compared by the likes of the guardian and dummy to everyone from hot chip and phoenix, through to scritti politti and even wham! now after a series of sold out shows honing their sound they release >my beautiful machines<, the highlight of their live sets and the cause of many a stage invasion. sophisticated, soulful pop music with a sharp indie edge, this is an ep from a band on the cusp of stardom that has already earned plays on both radio 1 and xfm. taking the track to a whole new disco level are the remixes from swedens drop out orchestra which turn machines into an insanely funky 12 minute long live disco workout that has featured heavily in the sets of djs like tronik youth and justin robertson.

visionquest unleash the second superb release on this years most exciting new label. footprintz possess the kind of musical magic that seems to be created through some unfathomable chemical reaction, their pop sensibilities perfectly balanced with a mystical sense of kudos. sounding like hot chip in paradise, hercules in a new love affair with a euphoric lcd soundsystem, >utopia< is the first step in a great musical journey for this magnetic partnership. charming guitar led melodies strung out over blissful poetic lyrics and dreamy synths, >utopia< is the embodiment of its definition. a captivating blend of pop magic, hatched in a dream and painted in vivid colour, it creates devotion to its musical heart. its elusive partner in crime, >golden dreams< is cloaked in mystery and soaked with attraction. uttering choral cries and apocalyptic echoes, it evokes the thrilling sensations of falling in love. steering to the dancefloor, house music king ewan pearson breathes melancholic pulses through utopias veins in a heart-rendering remix for the small hours a truly inspiring remix from ewan who mastered the whole ep.

subwave returns to metalheadz for a musical outing that will certainly have a few scratching there heads in wonderment, this is not the usual output we hear from headz but it sits just perfectly with releases like commix remix album >recall to mind<. >naked lunch< takes us on a journey into deep house electronics, lush strings and slick programming all the way this is fit for any dance-floor. on the flip >raindance< takes us into dubstep territory – if you are a fan of nonplus and disfigured dubz then this is most certainly for you, its warm, moody (in a good way) and beautifully crafted, there is even a hint of old school detroit in this one ...
the whole package is and is of the highest quality, we expect big support from the deephouse, techno and forward thinking dubstep djs for this, long may subwave continue this journey into music from future!