after two re-releases of conrad schnitzler classics, (zug & ballet statique) now m=minimal releases a completely new work from the pioneer of electronic music. conrad schnitzler is a sound explorer. for many years, he has been on expeditions, journeys through his collection of electronic synthesizers almost every day. sounds he liked has been conserved on tape and stored in his sound library. the result is a huge library of audio files, he calls them >solen<. >borngrŠber & struever< have got the chance to examine that library and started to con-struct new pieces out of the hidden gems. these are not remixes but new compositions. none of the sound combinations were thought or heard before. the 8 tracks form an album independent of any trend and therefore it becomes a real acoustic environment for everyone. the album was produced at studio.wannsee. to give the album more authenticity, the complete audio processing was done using analog equipment. they not only used many classics among the finest synthesizers and outboard equipment, but also custom built tube gear. the icing on the cake are the tubes used from the 60s, which bought christian borngrŠber on a trip through the atacama desert in a small radio repair business in the city of calama. thanks to the desert climate even the packaging of the tubes looked as new

mit traumwandlerischer sicherheit schlŠgt lawrence einen bogen Ÿber 16 jahre gelebter clubgeschichte, ohne dabei das akustische hier und jetzt aus dem auge zu verlieren oder auch nur eine spur in anachronistischer nostalgieseligkeit zu verfallen. stattdessen gehen unter seinen sensiblen hŠnden meilensteine des minimierten deep house wie >forever monna< von chez damier, ron trent und stacey pullen (1995) oder der 99er clubhit >overcome< von thomas melchior/baby ford mit kontemporŠren intensiven detroit-techno-hommagen wie smallpeople & raus >life aquatic<, delano smiths >my life< oder pigons traumhafter >koto<-dubtech-romanze von der 10 jahre dial-compilation auf wunderbare weise zusammen. au§erdem mit dabei sind so bekannte namen wie aril brikha, isolŽe, das ifach collective und robert hood, bevor roman flŸgels auf duran durans >save a prayer< basierendes meisterwerk >brian le bon< und das kristalline >oi< von plaids klassikeralbum >not for threes< (warp) den wehmŸtigen schlussakkord setzen. lawrences mix atmet hier jedenfalls die gelassenheit eines lichtdurchfluteten sonntagmorgens zwischen modernistischer gro§stadt und waldlichtung und gibt so seinem globalen kŸnstlerischen ansatz die passende dimension

these are not just simple beats: these are tunebeats! yesterday, today and tomorrow in 18 incredible tracks! selected and mixed by tuneboy !! need to say more?

you can forgive a band who set out to create something even just a little bit different and get it horrendously wrong, but its tough to have sympathy for a band who shy away from the challenge altogether. such was the case with autokratz on their first album, animal, which, apart from a passable opening track, consisted of a series of bland electronic pastiches Ð dance music that conversely made the listener want to sit and wait it out. that didnt stop the hype building around the duo, though, thanks in no small part to the fact that the album was released through in-vogue french label kitsunŽ music. the confusing positivity surrounding the lp suggesting, perhaps, that style overcomes substance once a record company has received the hipster seal of approval.this time around, however, kitsune has stepped aside, with autokratz releasing the follow-up on their own label, bad life. but has the sense of responsibility that surely comes with this step made them re-evaluate their direction? has it inspired them to inject a much-needed shot of creativity into their work? not a hope. if anything, autokratz descend even further into mediocrity on self help for beginners. once again, their best tunes are loaded towards the front of the album, starting with the lead single, -opposite of love. its far from outstanding, helped in no small part by the terribly contrived lyrics, but does possess a catchy synth melody Ð enough to earn it a place on club playlists, at least. its a similar story with -becoming the wraith, which has peter hook on hand to deliver an overtly new order-esque bassline. beyond that, however, the quality dips dramatically. tracks like -the seventh seal and -r.i.s.e. are typical of the selection on offer, underwhelmingly vapid, derivative tunes which show up a disappointing, but not totally unexpected, scarcity of guile on the part of their creators.where autokratz do excel is as producers Ð a quality evident not only in their own work, but also in their remixes for other artists. unfortunately, this only serves to exacerbate their deficiencies on the other side of the control room desk. ultimately it may mean that, having failed to address the shortcomings of their debut, autokratz will be fated to be filed under -also rans in the annals of music history. thats assuming, of course, that someone out there will actually remember them at all.

heidis-run jackathon parties have been hitting cities internationally since late 2009, now with residencies in london, berlin, paris, miami, manchester and amsterdam Ð jackd house is truly taking a fair slice of the scene. the compilation isnt an add on, a supplement to the nights: its deep grounded sound and thoughtfully crafted line-up backs up the global club-motion that is emerging within heidis control.mix favourites step up as the deep and bassy foundings of deetrons the juggler, funk-told incoming bitch by soul clap and move-strong whiff it yawl from jamie jones. although the first mix this year to really engage in houses history, its freedom status Ð it escapes cliche, avoiding big cheez for serious deep, electronics: heidi keeps the listing real. the especially-recorded vocal drops of house-legend derrick carter also make the record what it is, his infamous chicago-born vox gives residence to what heidis trying to do: resurrect the old school.dancefloor destruction is on pause, the club is still a playground, still moving hard theres just more room to play now, as steve bugs last track titles: jacks back.

the ever on point citrus recordings is stepping up for its 5th artist lp. after having released the debut albums of mindscape & jade wich all went on for critical acclaim its time for citrus to get ready for its 3rd artist album. this time its time for the debut album of fourward! hailing straight from lower austria the four men collective fourward started out producing music in early 2007. the boys knew each other for quite a while and shared the love and passion for drumandbass music. for them it was always a main issue not to stick to any particular tiny subgenre only, but to develop a sound of their own. all members have different musical backgrounds which fit together perfectly and provide a great studio vibe. days went by and the boys finished a couple of tunes properly and it wasnt long until austrian drumandbass producer duo body&soul showed interest in their works. also international artists like bbcs very own crissy criss began to support their music giving them airplay on his radio show. as a result of their effort fourward has released quality tunes on labels like subsonik sound, planet funk and fokuz. the year 2010 they experienced the so called breakthrough with releases on nasca recordings and fokuz followed by an epic 12inch for the legendary label virus recordings! the guys definitely didnt stop there and being on the road now broadened their horizon even further. resulting in a series of tunes perfectly fitting together in this cd. diversity and musicallity are keywords for this album. listen from low blow to you and me, quality drum n bass!!

the word genius is not a term we like to use loosely when speaking about our artists but giorgio sancristoforo aka tobor experiment fits the bill. a gifted musician, soft synth designer, found sound pioneer and he still finds time to make forward thinking disco pop for bearfunk as tobor experiment >disco experience<

die 34 stŠrksten armada tracks der neuen sommersaison 2011 auf einer 2cd zum top-preis! mit dabei sind alle kŸnstler mit rang & namen wie armin van buuren, markus schulz, dash berlin, john o callaghan, josh gabriel, w&w, orjan nilsen, andy moor, m.i.k.e., signum, max graham, filo & peri, rex mundi, kenneth thomas u.v.a.

gil scott-heron is one of the most influential and important singer/songwriters to have come out of america in the second half of the last century. much can be said about why this gil s lyrics are so original and powerful but ,it is important not to overlook his utterly singular voice which is so distinctive and rough and tender. it is a voice of experience. a new record from gil scott-heron, forty years after his first solo album, is a cause for major celebration and something that the world needs now more than ever.

die erfolgreiche dubstep compilation von ministry of sound >adventures in dubstep & beyond< geht in die 2. runde!34 tracks und remixes auf 2 cds u.a. von joker, zed bias, el-b, afrika hitech, lv, quarta 330, evol intent, kromestar, jazzsteppa u. v.m.!

stunning up to date hip hop ! enhanced cd includes all instrumentals and acappellas as 320kbps mp3s

closely related to underground resistance, scan 7 is a mysterious detroit underground collective gathering seven artists. the group is most famous for its ninja like appearances, often dressed in black with black masks and hats, the use code names to protect there true identification, they believe its not who you see, but what you hear that is the most crucial element in techno! associated with such labels as underground resistance, soma & f communications, scan 7 via their own imprint have brought together a double cd of detroit influenced techno.

expect the unexpected, they say, and it should come as a surprise to many as we warmly welcome to the kompakt family one of americas most celebrated producers in dance music, john tejada! born in austria, he relocated to his current home of los angeles at the age of 8 and, following a brief career in hip-hop, found his home in electronic music. if you are even the slightest fan of the genre, you will be hard-pressed not to have heard his music over his decade+-long career. >parabolas< is a true highlight in john tejadas deep catalogue. bold words indeed for a producer who is known for unexpected variation and tremendous musical imagination

in the context of electronic music, 12 years is damn near eternity, and though those who have lived it may not remember all the stops along the way, the ones who have kept on top of scott monteiths deadbeat music project will tell you he has been no slouch. through 6 critically acclaimed albums for scape and wagon repair, as well as countless singles, remixes, compilation appearances, and last years radio rothko dj mix, monteith has explored the art of dub in a staggering array of contexts, and staked his claim as one of it s strongest champions. and while the last few years have seen him concentrate on the more dance floor oriented side of things, his latest album and first release on his new blkrtz imprint sees monteith returning to his roots in the headiest and heaviest of dub business.

rench dj-producer tom pooks releases a very special mixed compilation, bringing to your ears the kazantip unique atmosphere. the kazantip republic invites tom pooks each year, so he decided to release a mixed compilation to share his experience. last year, tom pooks opened for carl cox performance and the idea of this compilation became really serious, with the support of mike spirit, the then minister of songs and dance of the kazantip republic. now, french techno expert reveals a deep and strong mix, with 13 underground tracks and nothing but good vibes. without any big names nor big hits, tom pooks delivers a brillant mix, evolutive and mental as he loves. this mix sounds like the freedom and magic of kazantip, which is a strong experience in tom pooksÕs life : Çmy first time at kazantip was something weird, arriving in the midlle of nowhere, kind of lost in south of ukraine, even a bit scared : not my language, not the same food, not the same cultureÉ but after being welcomed by mike and his team, i found out the real spirit of kazantip !È no doubt, this compilation is a real tribute to the kazantip way of clubbing

outstanding explorative techno for the fearless, comes in killer gatefold sleeve - absolutely & highly recommended!

jessica 6 ist das neue projekt von nomi ruiz, schillernde sŠngerin des hercules & love affair debutklassikers aus 2008. unterstŸtzt wird die djane, mode- & kunstikone aus nyc von den automato-mitgliedern andrew raposo (bass) & morgan wiley (keyboards), die oft mit der dfa crew (james murphy, tim goldsworthy) aufnehmen. jessica 6 liefern auf >see the light< eine erfrischend charmante mixtur aus disco, electro, soul & pop mit einer prise r&b. zu den highlights des albums zŠhlen der opener & hit >white horse<, der orientalisch angehauchte titeltrack, das grandiose >prisoner of love< feat. antony hegarty (antony & the johnsons), der ohrwurm >fun girl< sowie die melancholische r&b midtempo-ballade >champagne bubbles<.

jessica 6 ist das neue projekt von nomi ruiz, schillernde sŠngerin des hercules & love affair debutklassikers aus 2008. unterstŸtzt wird die djane, mode- & kunstikone aus nyc von den automato-mitgliedern andrew raposo (bass) & morgan wiley (keyboards), die oft mit der dfa crew (james murphy, tim goldsworthy) aufnehmen. jessica 6 liefern auf >see the light< eine erfrischend charmante mixtur aus disco, electro, soul & pop mit einer prise r&b. zu den highlights des albums zŠhlen der opener & hit >white horse<, der orientalisch angehauchte titeltrack, das grandiose >prisoner of love< feat. antony hegarty (antony & the johnsons), der ohrwurm >fun girl< sowie die melancholische r&b midtempo-ballade >champagne bubbles<.

press release: alto/soprano saxophonist sean khan is a multi instrumentalist visionary mixing classic jazz and incredible improvisation skill. the band leader of cult british soul-jazz outfit sk radicals, sean khan s debut solo record slow burner is soulful, eclectic blue note standard jazz. paying homage to khan s jazz heroes the album comes packed with pulsating grooves that mix contemporary urban sounds with classic jazz. slow burner features some of the best young jazz musicians on the london and european jazz scene laurie lowe (drums), mike edmonds (double bass), susan allotey (vocals) and tim lapthorne (piano).

north london trio lets wrestle have been with us since 2007 when, as precocious teens, they unveiled their smart-yet-indolent take on classic underground rock disenfranchisement Ð the fall meets buzzcocks in 21st century suburbia, effectively Ð immediately gaining favour with scenesters like art bruts eddie argos and landing them a deal with bijou indie imprint, stolen. 2009s sparky, cheekily titled in the court of the wrestling lets album debut followed, winning universally positive notices and establishing frontman wesley patrick gonzalez as a wry, singular wordsmith, mature beyond his still tender years.

incl. groove armada (m3 & bachelors of science remix of history), wagon cookin (music is not far), and shiny objects (set it off marcus mescaline mix). along with other choice cuts & remixes by hot toddy, mike monday, fred everything, lance de sardi, ron basejam and shiny objects.plus 55+ minute continuous mix by al velilla.

incl. david guetta, rihanna, lady gaga, taio cruz, ne-yo..

with tracks by markus schulz, armin van buuren, john oÕcallaghan, dabruck & klein and andy moor vs. m.i.k.e., as well as the hot productions and remixes of dash berlin, rex mundi, marcus maison & will dragen, roger shah, m6, orjan nilsen, michael de kooker and tenishia

new tradition is the debut album of alexis tyrel also known as gideon. his album is full of big and small anthem tracks which are highly melodic and full of original sounds and yet great for a broad variety of dancefloors. every track has been produced as if it was a single in its genre, so do not expect any lose ends. with this 40th release on the lessismore label alexis tyrel gives another interpretation of what less is more is, as the label has displayed in its releases so far. new tradition can therefore be seen as the starting point of a new direction already announced by lessismore. this album is a melodic roller coaster taking you all over the place with deep and housy grooves, tribally beats, chordish minimalistic detroit, funky techno, deep progressive and lovely melodies. the arrangements are classic and give a timeless feel to this unique debut albumthe album will be released on cd and vinyl. both the vinyl and digital release will contain remixes by gui boratto, heiko laux, estroe, gideon, ferreck dawn and mbc. early plays by:luciano, steve bug, laurent garnier, heiko laux, estroe, mark henning, luigi madonna..

disc 1 the originals - disc 2 the remixes

darkest dubstep action!!

hectic times require adequate measures. shorten the text message, shorten any url, filter a newsfeed to make a broadband broader - in any way, take a shortcut wherever you intend to go. while the world is struggling for convenience, those who chose the road less travelled will soon become - or already are? - outsiders. in many ways this is the case of jacek sienkiewicz - with over 30 releases behind, and over a decade of running his own label, he 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. and this story finally took shape - at the same time rock solid and otherworldly ethereal - in the form of “on the road , without any doubt one of the few rare records, this complex and challenging, to be derived in recent years from the music formerly known as techno. this album successfully attempts to embrace virtually all aspects of modern electronic music - from rave-like club bangers, through detroitish passion and deep house-like style, towards ambient soundscapes that are mariana trench deep

standardised version of the original product >music - the best of the beta band<, released in 2005. contains cd1 - best of the studio recordings, as selected by the band. their finest moments from their four albums in chronological order. excludes disc 2: live at shepherds bush empire. artwork - remains the same as orginal, which was a combination of their four covers. 3 studio albums + 3eps album.

4th studio album by booka shade with great 11 tunes

>we have no agenda. we are not a brand. we stand for people and music. we believe in the beauty of artefacts. we stand for a sense of community. we respect the dance floor because the dance floor never lies.<

get ready for a musical journey so deep you may not be able to dig yourself out. nor may you want to. blazingly hot on the smoking heels of the 19 predecessors of the highest ranks of house dj/producers whove blessed this series before him, like joe claussell, ron trent, grammy award winners louie vega & david morales, teddy douglas & dj spen (aka basement boys & muthafunkaz), danny krivit, tony humphries, and a ton of others who superbly compiled and mixed these compilations in the past, hip house producer/dj & sole channel/vega records recording artist mr. v joins this exclusive club and doesnt disappoint. using 18 of the latest and greatest tunes culled from the catalog such as the k&n dub of johnnydangerous >mr vs revenge<, alex kenjis remix of david harness >shake< the original rough mix of ananda projects >aura protection< ivan iacobuccis unreleased original mix of his recent >ritual< release, the deep & magnetic unreleased moodymanc extended mix of tomoki tamuras >the rough< and tomo inoues phenomenal unreleased swingin dub of siren-ic house singer stephanie cookes >sweetest thing<, to name very few, make this 20th anniversary edition of the series one for the musical books. all aboard!

two disc deluxe edition! incl. all the hits:>dog days are over< and <rabbit heart< plus special second disc incl. >you got the dirtee love< with dizzee rascal plus brand new songs >heavy in your arms< and >strangeness & charm<.

ministry of sound has taken the most upbeat & energetic tracks to spur you towards the peak of physical fitness. not only are we offering a stimulating soundtrack but we have also included a booklet which gives careful & professional advice on how to start training for your own race & top tips to keep you feeling confident up to race day & beyond. get ahead of the race with running trax 2 - ready, set, go!

an album of classics. but not as you know them. hands on armada is something different. something refreshingly new and creative, as it points out the art of remixing. and not just that. it also points out the expertise of german mastermind alex m.o.r.p.h..

dubstep-star shackleton liefert auf seiner fabric-cd ein 80-minŸtiges set aus unveršffentlichtem (!) eigenmaterial, gespickt mit einigen seiner besten tracks fŸr perlon, skull disco & hotflush. insgesamt 22 tunes feinster britischer bass music in einem superben flow machen diese ausgabe zu einem der deepesten, intensivsten und besten glanzstŸcke aktueller elektronischer musik!

we are happy to present the fifth part of >superlongevity<, the labels well introduced compilation series. this one will come as a continuously mixed double cd, 28 tracks....all unreleased

bonus disc with remixes from eric prydz , tiesto, the temper trap, crookers, atfc, plus 4 videos

released on 8th november, ninja tunes >hard man< king cannibal aka dylan richards has created >the way of the ninja<, a 74 minute mix of 250 tracks blended, sliced, diced, torn up and finally rendered to audio. a lot of ninja tune classics, personal favourites, some slept on and a few exclusive acapellas and instrumentals - not only a ninja tune retrospective but the sound of king cannibals last 20 years.