in case you havent figured it out yet, kompakt loves tradition and as you know, we have had a longstanding affair with our beloved japanese producer extraordinaire hiroshi watanabe aka kaito. his 2009 full length trust (komcd74) showcased a deeper, more matured side to kaitos now classic sound.
so with every kaito album comes the custom - the beatless versions. that said, we proudly offer your ears and that was the way - watanabe effortlessly has brought together three of the lead tunes from trust through into the calm waters of his ambient bliss.
so you have and that was the way…kaito once again demonstrates his magic that goes on behind the beat.

>chaotisch serie< kicks off with a human sound that could only be composed deep in your throat, a sound that can hardly be described in words... rough and smooth at the same time... screaming for help it seems. then suddenly metallic sounds delay and tumble in... turning into an army of steel beetles swarming the place. plunging into a sweet melody that contorts being followed by trippy delays reminding us of the opening sequence of >the hunger< with catherine deneuve and david bowie at a bauhaus concert, we know this track will be huge.

believe it or not - summer has finally come. so what could be nicer than some audio delicatessen, produced to become the perfect companions for this season? sun shining in your face, groove rolling through your hips: that must have been andreas krügers vision of the upcoming months. so how come the calender and the leaves on the street are presenting us with a completly different truth? it seems like der dritte raum wants to shed some light onto these endless weeks of cold and darkness - and really, sunny thoughts and warm feelings find their way into our hearts and minds

a pair of bangin tribal cuts from brothers vibe on the first release on the mixx label. >conga terado< is all about the beats, with a solid kickdrum laying the foundation for some killer tribal beats and percussion. nothing else used here, its just bangin beats all the way. on the reverse, >slave to the rhythm< opens with a thudding kickdrum alongside some filtered synths and a stabbing vocal before the tribal gear comes into play. again, no bassline here, just layer upon layer of percussion and drums. should be perfect for the pro jocks amongst you to tool around with.
attention! low pressing quality - crackling sounds!

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its been a while since the last release, but labelowner mike humphries received so many good material that he only had one option. this must be released! odessa soundfreaks bringing the funk back to the label with 3 tracks that can be best descriped as driving! a lot of energy is pumped into these tracks and the result is stunning. try to freeze on this one!

blimey! we thought we had fallen into a wormhole and woken up in 92! 2020 soundsystems enduring lp favourite and one of the live shows highlights gets put through the downtown ny meat-grinder by tbd. brought on board as prospective remixers after last years immense all ears distributed >what is this< the tbd duo have taken this one on a three-day bender across the big apple! sleep deprived and pounded into submission by unrelenting kick drums and dustbin lid percussion, not to mention enough growling synth action to satisfy the hungriest of addled brains, the two mixes barely made it back home to leeds alive! you have been warned!

lunar disko records presents a stunning debut ep by texas producer, submersible machines. five beautifully crafted electro-techno tracks for lovers of the deep... the tranquil >upwelling< introduces the ep, deep pads, warm melodies, and supreme 808 programming prevail this outstanding opening track. >when whales fall< submerges you into even more mysterious melodies and curious sounds from the deep. the aquatic >blue hole< concludes the a-side, delicate twinkling melodies, precise 808 beats, and an analog acid bassline which will have you lost on a journey into the depths of the oceanic abyss. the flipside offers two more cuts of equal quality from this new talent from the third coast... >braving the benthic< opens the b-side with its bubbly and pulsating bassline, while expertly blending more intricate analog sounds to create another timeless track. finishing the ep is >cold seep<, combining both the 707 & 808 to brilliant effect alongside an inducing chi-town bassline, and a deep mysterious string which sweeps over the track perfectly...

big zis and the nation music crew seem to enjoy the trip into electronic music to the fullest. on volume 3 they one more time deliver high-class remixes of agnÉs (sthlm, geneva), wandler (motoguzzi, zurich) und m.a. (gs, zurich). the unique trilogy comes along with the beautiful, detailed artwork of zurich based street artist tika!

andrade is the fresh faced insurgent whos been pulling at the hearts and ears of listeners ever since his debut release on the french label time has changed last year. now, in only a short time the young man has built his sound so that it captured the attention of steve bugs dessous imprint. the pumping, disco storm that is face de bouc is like taking a ride down the street into funkytown centre! lazy, swinging beats underpin a monster baseline track that lifts and builds as hot horns and cosmic elements become intwined in the mysterious narration. fellow french power player d julz remixes‚..de bouc in his typical upfront and hi quality style. urgent, dubbed fragments of party house phase in between flashing, energetic percussion. housemusic 2010. the tight grind of old rules is a perfect companion to these two monsters, then. operating on devious, dead funky sub levels its a tight and modern take on stab laden house classicism.

for all lovers of the us house sound this is the mix to check, strictly rhythm once again delivers the real sound of south beach this year.&#8232,,,,,,the omnipotent, historic and rejuvenated us house label strictly rhythm has always had a reputation for delivering quality mixes and the freshest upfront tracks. now in its 20th year the label has earmarked the producers, djs and international events that can continue to deliver its universal sound into the next decade.

for all lovers of the us house sound this is the mix to check, strictly rhythm once again delivers the real sound of south beach this year.&#8232,,the omnipotent, historic and rejuvenated us house label strictly rhythm has always had a reputation for delivering quality mixes and the freshest upfront tracks. now in its 20th year the label has earmarked the producers, djs and international events that can continue to deliver its universal sound into the next decade.

a little house in the deep blue sea: a perfect title for a tune, this track kicks off with a subtle, tribal groove, claps and deep chords then take the listener into the deepness. hypnotic, sweet and elegant music for the late night movers on the dancefloor. b1. thank you for listening: new york meets frankfurt on main with this tasty tech-house tune. a pounding bass drum combined with japanese vocal snippets, spooky strings and mills like percussion drive this tune on and into the peak time dancefloors. a must play for all lovers of the new school house movement. b2. for the moment: a slow mo tribal electro tune perfect for the morning after the night before. a tune made for all space night lovers and dreamers.

last year the kindred spirits ensemble dropped their debut album love is supreme. amsterdams tom trago has stepped up to remix he shining liberation track into a house gem! limited press. only 300 copies available. get them while they last! tip

sweatshops third release rolls on in with two hot, old-school-vibed productions from joel alter! swedish-berliner alter turns in two fresh, yet raw, cuts that are perfect for the winter club season, and a special edit from label boss savas pascalidis also features. lead cut soul clap is a heavy metal bass weapon for the house or techno floors. pure adrenal action is on hand from the outset, where joels sub-assured kick and ravey, filthy organ riff works the groove. direct and straight to the point, its a strong, forward leaning tool that is sure to get the fires burning in early 2010. savas pascalidis also re-works soul clap with his own edited version, working the 909 into overtime and turning up the intensity even higher! classic and tough chicago vibes all the way!

played by: super flu, karotte, gregor tresher, stephan bodzin, sebastien leger, nick curly & oliver huntemann super strong new ideal !! winter, please, step away! ideal audio is ready to bypass spring and jump right into summer with a wonderful techhouse release from the glitz. >solar< is everything you would want and expect from the perfect summer dancefloor piece. no, no, do not underestimate it and think its easy. >sunstep< graces the a-side. it offers the perfect harmony between darkness and light. it is groovy with lots of energy while intertwined with a heavy bass-line. >feel high< deserves its name a hundred percent. the track develops gradually, leading you to a state of happy intoxication. you just want to grab your tap shoes and tiptoe to the melody. and, finally, >solar< which bears the name of the boys ep rounds up the package real nice, making it the absolute must for 2010. deep tech-house with a trippy melody will definitely do the trick in the early hours of any day, believe me.

belfast bad boys, jet project, are running their city at the moment. their recent slew of tracks on labels such as viva, darkroom dubs, as well as our very own get digital with the scorching hot >zuma<, have been getting them attention with djs great and small. chugging right along in very tastefully form, the lads lend their services once again to get digital. however, this time it is an e.p. all for themselves and deservedly so with hauntingly epic >understand this<. understand this is a clinic of how to mold proper song structure into dance music form. all the key elements are there: a discernible intro, strong vocals with meaning, and a proper breakdown that utilizes a whole new group of sounds. writing tunes like these takes knowledge, effort, and passion. the dub version strips the male vocal hook away, but leaves the snippets and effects from it in there. allowing the track to ride on its full bass line and warped synth patterns..

big with: laurent garnier, simon baker, miss kittin, jimpster, josh wink, d julz, sis, audiofly, andrew grant, catz n dogz, meat, afrilounge, dubfire, richie hawtin, robert dietz, shinedoe, funk d void,.. beware! this release might cause serious, unstoppable and infectious dance attacks. if you feel you have been infected, please visit the next club immediately, or dance it out- right where you are. rumor has it, that two genius polish citizens called pol_on, are responsible for this mysterious virus. the virus itself splits into two different viral strains: will dance with you - the first strain, also called the peaktime strain, has mostly been heard in clubs at night between 3 and 5am. uncontrollable dance moves, heavy sweating and strongly increased happiness are sure indications for an infection. poloniusz style. – the second strain is an allnighter, but has also been heard in the early morning

produced by tony rodriguez aka brothers vibe and dj camacho for som underground in 2000.

manuel tur has been making some great music recently, whether it be as one half of the ribn project with partner langenberg, on numerous remixes alongside dplay or solo on a variety of labels such as mild pitch, pokerflat, freerange, mule music, drumpoet and now delusions of grandeur. fianchetto opts for a dark, spaced-out and deeply hypnotic vibe full of warm, subby disco beats, shimmering rhodes and echoing horns. a masterful production from manuel that is loaded with atmosphere and sounds mighty on a big system. next up we have beasts and the birds which goes for a heavy looped up disco approach full of raw detroit sensibilities and attitude. finally, tim toh (much respected and sickeningly young german producer releasing on soulphiction’s philpot label) stretches out beasts and the birds into a 9 minute journey into abstract dance. once again, we’re talking unrefined, no compromise house music here, the likes of which you won’t be hearing on an mos compilation anytime soon

portugals finest exponent of the disco re-edit culture, social disco club, finally delivers his debut release on disco deviance. and wow has it been worth the wait! sdc has had releases on mindless boogie, eskimo and big bear amongst other top labels. he is also a top notch disc jockey and his dj sets are fuelled by his own disco re-edits. for this release sdc slices up the saturday night bands >dont< and extends it into a joyful heavy disco groove that rocks the dancefloor. while on the flip, he demonstrates a more slow mo disco style in his reworking of leo sunshipps >sunshine<, which brings to mind the work of mark e and the revenge, while still keeping a firm eye on the disco ball. both tracks are respectfully edited, lovingly re-mastered and cut loud at 45 rpm for maximum dance floor pleasure and dj delight.

here comes the funky assault from florentine trio the clover! this powerful and warm 4tracker ep shows an amazing variety of styles into a pure house music affair. each track is so unique, its amazing how great the repertory of these young guys is! we know them already for their works on ethique and some appearances on our label.. however this is their first magic ep on bosconi!

new ep from russian producer anton zap on his own imprint ethereal sound recordings.
i get no kick from champagne: be sure to check out this party builder, this is pure rolling niceness to make you feel the groove and dance!
air: another ethereal cracker for more late night jams with some funky bassline and tight drums. perfect if you feel like to change direction of your party.
velo: ethereal crew would love to share privately this tune with you. absolutely stunning track with warm synths and 80s touch into it.

limited 7inch version of the the first single from anders trentemoellers long awaited second artist album >into the great wide yonder< (may 2010) which follows his debut longplayer >the last resort< .

theres something brewing down at dumb-unit and this time its in the venomous form of a cobra sun. legend has it that the cobra sun is a sun so fierce that a man can only face it at the crack of dawn. only at this point can one survive its monstrous wrath. whatever the truth may be, what is certain is that a new legend arises with pheroxs moving interpretation. a massive journey full of dynamism and extremes the cobra sun is yet another notch to be carved into dumb-units sonic bed post.

bon & rau are rainy citys newcomer jacques bon and christopher rau. jacques is originally from paris and takes care of the smallville recordstore in la cité d amour. he fell in love with hamburg though when he first came there and calls st. pauli a home since a little while now. while hanging at smallville record store in hamburg, he met christopher rau, who blew away the whole smallville crew with his > ne travaillez jamais< on dérive records in 2008 and had his smallville debut with >childhood< on smallville 16. the youngsters teamed up as bon & rau and we are proud to present the 12inch debut of another smallville dreamteam. cloverleaf days was already presented on the smallvilles label compilation cd -and suddenly its morning-, that gained huge reputation last year- but it more than deserved an appearance on 12inch now. a reduced groove that takes you to somewhere unsearchable. the b-side presents two versions of brothers & sisters- a modern house-anthem that twists into your ears with a subtle melody. the poodle dub on b2 rounds up a perfect 12inch with a tribute to hamburgs finest golden pudel club. three tracks that can definitely make the moment on the dancefloor.

following up the dancefloor smasher that was i thought inside out, deadmau5 and chris lake join forces once again to bring you i said. the original mix is all about the killer, heads down groove, dirty tom led drums provide a perfect base for the jittery percussion, deep bass and bleeping synths, which all push into breakdown of epic proportions

>soldier of love< and >morning bird< by sade, brought into dancefloor-ready conditions by jb.

prepare to enter the sombrero galaxy. journey to the centre of the sun, the debut release from lovefingers highly anticipated imprint esp institute, is a collaborative effort from londoner jonny nash (discosession) and dutchman tako reyenga. the two met years ago whilst jonny was working and living in tokyo and tako made his way over to dj. around the same time, lovefingers linked up with these two and a musical family had formed. that being told, its only natural for sombrero galaxy to find its home and represent the face of the esp insitute. journey to the centre of the sun is a dive into a moody, visceral and ethereal headspace brought to life through shimmering synthesizers, swirling guitars and a chugging bassline coupled with live percussion, clearly setting the bar higher than the bulk of contemporary electronic music. on the b side, the stallions (lovefingers and lee douglas) reinterpret the track with optimism, nicely complimenting the original with a light and cloudy yet driving house version. this is the music of dreams, keep an eye on esp institute in this new decade.

on this record we have the honour to present:
andres garcia with >lembran<
andres garcia produces electronic music. &#8232,,,everywhere from minimal techno to the open waters of cinematic sound.&#8232,,, everything for the dancefloor, the theatrical stage, the silver screen and your listening pleasure.
dandy jack & the metronome allstars with >39 steps<:
dandy jack is maybe better known for his incredible energetic live appearances, shaking crowds all around and turning audiences into a non-stop atmospherical body wave. together with other artists (like for the memorable narod niki 1st public concert at mutek 2003) or alone, in small clubs or bigger events, the german-latin effect has nothing to proove, just power to give.

played by karotte & sven vÄth at timewarp 2010!!! chris wood & meat return from their splash on kindische for another electric package, this time on murmur with backdown ep complete with sascha dive remix. backdown is a truly head-turning release – setting up three takes on one track touching on high-end percussion, brass instrument led melodies and the voiced enquiry – do you want it? this package comes with a dub version and sascha dive remix, each accentuating their own unique take on the original. the original melts with a sumptuous hook within a low end bassline before dropping into a restless trumpet fanfare. sascha dive puts a warm and driving house spin on the track, preparing it for those early moments on the dancefloor whilst the dub is the quirky and more looming take on the original one to keep the bodies moving.

dance into the night... (100% cotton)

sabo & uriel follow up on their successful solsel006 as sabo continues to move away from his tropicalia trip into some heavier vibes.
>happy gospel< twists the classic gospel tune >oh happy day< into a dubby tech house affair that has been tearing up dancefloors for months.
>happy dub< takes out the vocal and adds more percussion and effects.
>mi tierra< is a latin house bomb, with mad percussion, live bass, and funky flute solo.
>promesas< is afro breakbeat remix of the los monos track, with nods to tony allen, and deep dubby bass.

this record isnt risky at all but a shure shot, if you are into early nineties italian disco-house!

re-release of this legowelt classic. more of that unique disco/electro hybrid wich was the trademark of the hague at the time.

the cocoon of the japanese silkworm is greenish, has an elongated oval shape, and after 8 days, it turns into a bewitching butterfly. highly-active alexander gerlach comes up with nicone, three silky tracks released on kickboxer.
>omikoshi< is the result of a cooperation with japanese dj and producer tazaka while touring through japan. a unique blend of berlin techno grooves and japanese tradition, a gorgeous butterfly whose full, up-liftingmetamorphosis finally takes place on the dance-floor. already tested and approved by well-known djs, we have added an golden icing on the cake with a mix by philip bader.

this music works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a batter through an acid-base reaction, causing bubbles in the wet mixture to expand and thus leavening the mixture. it is used where the batter lacks the elastic structure to hold gas bubbles for more than a few minutes. because carbon dioxide is released at a faster rate through the acid-base reaction than through fermentation, music made by chemical leavening is called >quick compositions. the tracks are made up of an alkaline component, one or more acid salts, and an inert starch (cornstarch in most cases, though potato starch is also used).

boogie bash records inc broadcasts from the heart of amsterdam, sending out pure 80s boogie sounds... master-chief funkaholic creates the first edition...the old fool from the old skool, flips his favorite tracks into 4 new dancefloor stompers ! tip!

following on from their last ep, the worldwide renowned mn2s quickly drop their next 12inch release – again allowing a sneaky peek into all the forthcoming goodies the label is planning over the next couple of months! big vocal numbers are definitely order of the day here, with tracks from soul avengerz, sofia rubina, danism & justin michael all once again proving just why the label is rightly regarded as one of the leading players in house music.

idle hands is a vinyl based label operating out of rooted records in bristol. the focus of the label is on raw and experimental dance floor tracks, in the best traditions of the uk underground. hanuman and atki2 make up monkeysteak, and along with dub boy run the steak house records label. over the past few years they have released 12&#8243,,s on the werk and punch drunk labels as well as recently featuring on toddla t’s fabric mix. here in the west country dub boy runs the bristol’s best bass music night, the acclaimed ruffnek diskotek and has recently been voted one of the cities favourite dj’s, second only to joker. this 12&#8243,, sees the crew delve into house music with satisfyingly bass heavy results. the a side is a chunky deep house track with a feel good carnival vibe. the b side is a unique slice of post-soca dance music, and also includes a remix from the internet’s funkiest man – grievous angel. dj support from martyn, ben ufo, blackdown and 2562.

sa004 features two exceptional remixes of lucy & ercolinos last 12 inch on stroboscopic artefacts. the a-side >gmork< is given the darkly elegant techno treatment by someone who needs no introduction: luke slater. on the b-side, dadu rips into >so the nothing grows stronger< with a massive dub agenda, showcasing the meeting point between the uk dubstep scene and berlins formidable techno output.

after his recent releases on his own a.r.t. label, kirk has shown us that he is back in effect. this double a-sided 12 inch confirms just that! two solid techno tracks that both are steaming dance floor tracks, yet they both have a sophisticated, almost elegant touch. we are looking into the future with master kirk!

after a long year of preparation we are happy to bring you kinas first physical release knmv001 >gentle / velvet<. produced by label founders cosmic cowboys and re-up, this first vinyl is a window into the sound of kina music. displaying the two souls within the label, in a melange of atmospheres and moods.
supported by: martin eyrer, anja schneider, catz n dogz, luciano, funk dvoid, hosh, 2000 and one, nick curly, ues, nima gorji, till von sein, richie hawtin, groove armada, estroe, marco resmann, arnaud le texier, veroslav, acumen, tini, davide squillace, hector, damian lazarus, dj t, coyu, alex niggemann, lee curtiss, agoria, osunlade, shur-i-kan, slam, shlomi aber, fabio giannelli, einmusik, adultnapper, hector romero, danny tenaglia, feygin, gruber & nuernberg, hernan cattaneo, nick warren, van hai, ryan crosson, reyner trueby, luca bacchetti, afrilounge, william kouam djoko and many many more

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

queen atom is back on serialism following on from the success of his recent >refuse greed< ep on dumb unit. blu samba confirms queen atoms talents to make dancefloors sashay to his beat and is strengthened with remixes from two highly rated artists who we welcome with open arms to serialism, ahmet sisman and seuil. coka zero has elaborate percussions and an elegant beat, while perlon-esque sounds melt right into the landscape, a beautiful master melody often wakes up bringing everything to a complete harmony. a driving groove with playful drum patterns and jazz elements really showcasing queen atoms production talents that have been demanding attention from his dumb unit releases and live performances around the world, most notably at watergate and city fox. fix ur mama is a very analog-sounding techno affair with that oscillating bass guiding the tune all the way through, with delicate percussions tempting and teasing us and filling all the interesting spaces. a deep track that forces us to move. coka zero gets remixed by ahmet sisman. as we all know, ahmet sisman brings a totally fresh and unrepenting take on all things house and techno! the groove in his remix is just a purely coherent rhythm, complemented by techy hihats and delayed vocals taking us deep and sexy breathy, fresh and groovy!. a track to cause serious damage! ahmets take will shake any building to its foundations with his unapologetic bomb! seuil then comes in with his own edit in his unique and elegant style that has been gathering followers from all corners of the globe. the drive and propulsive groove is there whilst he experiments with jazz keys off setting the original elements that are still in tact. as would be expected from this artist at the top of his game, his remix is sublime production with hints of romance, deep elements all playing around a beautiful groove. seuil bringing a masterful debut remix for serialism! a fabulous package from serialism!

the united kingdom and new zealand unite on the latest get digital release, as tim green and emerson todd team up for two tracks of trendy tech-house. both of these guys had a splendid 2009. tim with his releases on dirtybird and emerson providing a contribution to get digital, at the end of last summer. their initial collaboration came in the form of exercise, which popped up on a compilation from sven väths admired cocoon label. make meis driven by crisp and tight beats that one would expect from these two producers, before tumbling into a 1920s speakeasy jazz drum solo. a flurry of vocals shoo off the drummers as the beats takeover again with an intensified energy. after all that dancing, you will surely need some foot treatment. that is where nail clippertakes over. a sonic pedicure, to easy your tired toes? not quite

aux 88 long standing in the aux quadrant have reemerged as arashi hoshino and shin muramatsu. the mental transformation from aux 88 to mad scientist has set events into motion that have converted the mad scientist mental circuitry in to two unique entities. using smaller more adaptable nano circuitry to create new electronic synthesis from the original aux voice and mind. black tokyo are visionist, scientist, and mental programmers on the teachings of electronic sound. black tokyo’s second laboratory long thought to be hidden somewhere beneath the dark streets and factories of detroit have assembled some of the world’s most advanced technology and software to create new devices of electronic sounds. aux 88 have been under surveillance for years by others who have sought to learn if the two aux 88 members are indeed the same entities the mad scientist or are have they indeed transformed into black tokyo. the two men have ventured into their 4/4 techno world black tokyo

as record number #64 systematic brings you dimitri s already second release for the label, called “snickerz”. taking us on an emotional journey once more, we are treated to an international collection of sounds and influences. we are transported deep into the wild by the raw, earth-moving drums and bird calls. emotional strings, make way for the beautifully simple but wonderfully effective flute line as the drama builds once more. simply stunning and rare these days! first up on the remixes is the ibiza residing dane, nima gorji. retaining the drive and power of the original, nima creates an equally emotive and mystical reworking. italian tribal beat specialist and timo mass co-producer santos adds an extra helping of power to the drums. a darker, techier, yet still percussive edge, is bolstered by a host of tooling sounds and effects, to deliver a third impressive option on the original. in the box of: laurent garnier, richie hawtin, martin landsky, ben watt, christian smith, gorge, technasia, gregor tresher, arnaud le texier, stephan bodzin, andré galuzzi and many more

prins thomas turned the original >long gone< into a 7 minutes disco proto house madness. it is definitely another winner from past due! the label that brought you the american boogie down.