over the past few months i have been closely watching the american presidential race. although i am canadian i have been inspired by the words of barack obama, so much so that i wanted to produce a release to show my support for his campaign. i believe when he becomes the next president of the united states he will not only change the country for the better, but will help unite the entire world. his perfect union speech lead me to the computer one afternoon and i hope you enjoy playing this release as much as i did producing it. believe in change. yes we can. - christian alvarez

!!!!!!strictly limited to 500 copies!!!!!! together with stefan goldmanns debut cd the transitory state, macro releases a strictly limited box set containing five 7? records holding the electroacoustic album voices of the dead. with his releases for innervisions, perlon and macro stefan goldmann has been a key figure at the cutting edge of post minimal techno and the renewal of house music. this album is a distinctively different affair though, reaching far beyond the scope of dancefloor electronics. starting a trilogy of concept albums, stefan goldmann searches for the common root of all music in an electroacoustic setting. from this album turret is already renowned as the intro sequence of richie hawtins groundbreaking de9 transitions mix compilation and was also commissioned by the biblioteque nationale de france for the imeb phonoteque public collection. the artist explains: at first sight we recognise upfront elements like a melody or rhythmic pattern, which we associate with a certain piece or style of music, but there is tension between two notes, hard-to-define background information that at a closer look is found everywhere - within the music of coltrane and stravinsky, death metal and 9th century byzantine chants. if there is anything like a total, secret common ground, than its this information lurking in the background. these are the voices of the dead, the heritage of an endless line of ancestors brought forward through the centuries. i tried to make these elements audible as clearly as possible. really like this weird space ambient one. ive put katorga and izo already into my final scratch computer and have been playing them! (richie hawtin on voices of the dead) record release event at berghain / panorama bar berlin on september 4th, 2008, feat. ricardo villalobos, mika vainio (pan sonic) and ulrich schnauss (tbc).

4 tracks taken from the forthcoming cd album dj plays on the singles from the album have been massive including support from louie vega, tony humphries, and radio 1s pete tong!

hammered by: r.hawtin, r.villalobos, m.safras, mark broom, mathias kaden, butch, m.barbara, zahn, format b amazing next material release by chicagos deciaml including a huge remix by mathias kaden

abe duque returns with a hot record!! must have..

short after the latest (develish) dapayk single mos ferry fields the dutch guy henk van zwol aka olene kadar again. his label debut >vakbekwaam< (mfp035) is still fresh and we do remember him playing his liveset on some of the spring-time mos ferry labelnights where he was soaked in sweat during his performance. all this established a solid relation between amsterdam and berlin, which is about to be expanded. the new release >paying billl< presents two new olene kadar masters. on the a-side theres >sarg wualb< taking the subject of >i-modulate-that-siren-until-everybody-gets-up-from-his-seat< to the next level. on the flip side called >betrokken< the young man proves that a track with extensive usage of edgy >frickelsound< elements doesnt have to end in a top-heavy electronica-piece, but can be directed to the floor, very straight forward and impulsive techno. these two tracks show once more what henk van zwol demands from his body and his consciousnes when playing live

these hand-picked tracks are now available on a dj-friendly 2-sided-4-tracks-vinyl-ep and let me tell you, they are well worth the extra investment. the first of the bunch starts off with big man lexys fancy girl, an ever-growing minimal techy peak-time-pusher with a hushed vocal-sample, some anaologue signal sounds and a futuristic and pumping beat. add a great distorted melody to this on the breakdown and the dancefloor will thank you for putting this on: they will go mental! after this introduction, its the newcomers mickey monzza & joseph discos turn with their equally stimulating track lonely. this is a great modern piece of pumping dub techno with a straight-forward attitude. the hi-hats on this tune are mesmerezing, the clappy snares and sirens perfectly placed and the subtle dubby and groovy melody an ideal antithesis to this hectically moving tune. simply nice! but hold on, there is more to come. on the flip there is hamburgs house impressario h.o.s.h. with his track ben johnson and whether this title is a reference to the legendary sportsman or not, its a pretty record-worthy track: wonderful little stabs and vocal sounds and a bassline so warm and groovy it makes your heart melt. then when the breakdown hits you with its long and winding signal sound, the dancefloor will already be bathing in a floor filled with sweet happiness. this is truely delicious! the two newcomers and residents at hive club in zurich animaltrainer have the honour to finish off this ep with their oily tech-house-anthem talkshow, a superb main-floor-peak-time-melody-affair.

the only major song from prince’s classic film, purple rain, to have never previously been released... finally, after 25 years, comes dez dickersons lost minneapolis classic, >modernaire<, mastered from a newly discovered tape recording. as if that wasn’t enough, the record also features a freak-a-holic cover version by egyptian lover. keeping the spirit and energy of the original alive, there are remixes by hot persuasion, dmx krew and faceless mind, driven by the searing beats of the 808 and linndrum. backed by a disco-machine version by complexxion, this is the sound of the modernaire!

these two swedes make their debut on adult records but are certainly no new names to the hardgroove techno scene. in between them they have releases under their belt on labels such as hz trax, relatives, sway, mankind and many more! for this 18th release on the infamous adult records label pratap presents two solo tracks and two tracks together with his mate petter b. expect some relentless funkin hardgroove techno, as youve come to expect from this quality label!

dj support by adultnapper & matthias kaden !! cynosure is proud to present the debut ep of one of italys finest house and techno djs, andrea fiorito. hailing from the southern city of bari, andrea brings new warmth to the otherwise ice cold italian house sound and delivers a timeless deep house original. things commence on >moderato mistico< with a subtle tribute to a close a friend that has some serious issues with partying called >boti world<. a stripped down minimal house groove with several different monster bass hooks. a killer bumping, grinding, walking bassline that heats the floor with every change up. but as we all know this is not enough to really push things to the limit, so andrea answers the call and brings the furry with givan on the sax. imagine that moment where things in your night boil over the edge and you begin to loose control. thats when givans post punk style sax attack begins to push things past the threshold of insanity. next we have the lovely >betty loop< feat the sensual voice amelia saul. a layer of percussion a la spring reverb set the pace leading into some piano chords and a giant bass hook that make up the foundation of the groove, laying the sonic rose pedals down for amelias presence to be heard. with a voice sweeter than honey and some twisted lyrics, she creates a sexy yet warped feeling in this track. and of course if the vocals were too much, you can play the dub version >betty goes to gio< and mix your heart out. with >moderato mystico< andrea fiorito lights the deep minmal house flame for cynosure closing the summer releases in style by producing heat that only a southern italian can. howie mangel

sounding like dj gregorys marching band heading through the back alleys of brazils favelas, >township funk< is the master work of one south african, mujava - real name elvis maswanganyi, a twenty something hailing from a pretorian township called attredgeville. dj mujavas formula on >township funk< is simple. its tough, dark, african dance music from the industrial city of pretoria. its perhaps the most infectious dance record youll hear this year, echoing the early warp sound of lfo or the forgemasters in an uncanny way, almost 20 years on, across continents. early props have come from erol alkan, hot chips joe goddard, sinden, diplo, modeselektor and trevor jackson

claremont 56 sublabel with another collection of stunning disco tracks. track one is a peak into the album by jaz that will be released later this year and is a driving disco number for peak times. on the flip manchester s cosmic janes edits are not the obvious choice of tracks...but therefore much more interesthing then many of the edits combg out these days. diving into the 80s obscure pop releases we have some excellent tracks that will get the party started!!

from its hallmark opening bassline, to the synth heavy powerchords of the whistle along chorus, theres no straying from the fact that metronomys future single heartbreaker is catchy as hell. its an electronic ode to male heartbreak that ll both cut you to the quick and have you dancing all the way to the therapists chair. sonically, heartbreaker is perhaps metronomys most precise, radio friendly, and sure fire hit single to date. it best represents the straight forward genius of a band who ve been sitting on sizeable chunk of pioneering electronic ideas since mount first began recording under the bands moniker in 2005. they ve maintained a wholly modest approach to stardom whilst amassing an army of strangely obsessive fans. with a full package of club floor fillers and luxurious disco mixes, heartbreaker is the most zeitgeist capturing record of the moment, a must have for pop lovers, dance lovers, indie kids and the discerning music consumer.

once more compound delivers another storming output with some of the creme da la creme of the techno scene to date. division ep has all the elements of funk to hard deep pounding grooves from the likes of glenn wilson, wetworks, dean rodell, monocore, zoid and mucky beats, making this various a must have for any techhead to have in their box. a1: monocore open this ep with lingering whisper a well crafted floor banger that builds over its existence to a total crowd pleaser giving the ep a kick start in the right direction. a2: dean rodell and wetworks prove with their first collaboration that techno can move and groove with a colourful arrangement of sounds without losing the drive that we have come to expect from these 2 producers. b1: glenn wilson leads the b side with risen, again a xxxxl pounder with cheese in true wilson style: a stabby deep number with rhythms and grooves that u expect from the tech master himself! b2: last but not least 1 of the uk biggest up and coming techno artists zoid and mucky beats give their debut on compound with japanese clank a thunder thumper of a track that highlights the strength of sound the island has to offer today. a class floor mangler to finish off an ep that has something for every hard tech division

the 11th release on pilot6 recordings comes from an amazing teamup by techno legend umek whom teamed up with the talented beltek. army of two is the title of the release that won t get out of your head this summer, and a garantued bomb on the dancefloors! on the remix we have man of the moment, jay lumen, whom is ruling the progressive house charts right now with tracks like ultra and atlas.

driving beats, sweeping melodies and lush soundscapes, proper euphoric house music. perfect for the summer months. on the flipside we have enlisted the help of rhythm code, hot of the heels of their release for chris lake on his rising music imprint...the guys are on a bit of a roll. they take the track down a darker techno route...deep deep deeeeep...and a perfect contrast to the original.

right in time for a huge 2008 summer season and exactly a decade after its original release, keith thompson and gary ls 1998 soulfuric classic messin with my mind resurfaces with a selection of smoking hot & brand new remixes! a prime example for us house of the highest order, the track now comes strong with fantastic remixes by in demand london based production duo the layabouts and by one of the uks most talented production newcomers guy robin. phonic funk outta amsterdam, who re no stranger to the soulfuric stable, deliver two slick remixes that are set to go down a treat on the more soulful floors. for fans of the classic old skool sound, soulfuric has added the much loved remixes by production legends ubp and jazz n groove, that have certainly stood the test of time throughout the past 10 years!

koyla, mastermind of russian composer and producer nickolai serbryakov, rips into the electronic scene with his slickly produced acid jazz style sound. the 25 year old producer from st. petersburg drops his first single on bombay&#146,s subdivision manali records &#147,bowel&#148,, a solid deep soulful disco groove. the b side is an in house mix that brings us into a late night bumping funky direction with ambient tripped out textures and hard detroit style chords. koyla and dj primat are true musicians and deserve the fullest respect in this genre, stay tuned for these boys with singles and albums to follow.

it only takes a mood from the past to make a today s dream come true: phil fuldner and daniel dinsing get back to the very beginning of their love for real house music from the 80 s and 90 s. they may have gone in different ways musically, but with this brilliant-modern backview they pay rescect to what they have shared for the last 25 years: fascination for the real rare groove, funk and house tracks. powerded by two stunning mixes by label owner ian pooley, this release will shurely make its way into people s hearts and record cases..

the 25 year-old montreal native became a dmc world champion in 1997 and has toured with the likes of q-bert and craze until he was hand-picked by kanye west to be his tour dj. a-trak might have been on the scene for 10 years already but somehow it feels like he s only just getting started. kitsune releases now his >say whoa< which features remixes from his friends boys noize and sinden

played by c-rock, d julz, gregor tresher, 2000 and one, minilogue and many more… like no other german producer, hannover-born martin buttrich has been decisively influencing the sound aesthetics of electronic dance music since the middle of the nineties. having been more in the background for most of the time while working for and with timo maas and loco dice among others, his benchmark releases for carl craigs label planet e or poker flat have also spotlighted his original name in the public. buttrichs second ep for cocoon couldnt prove better his prediction that in 2008, minimal techno will be containing more warm and melodic components. strangely familiar but always surprising, again and i lost my wallet provide us with bassprone reduction somewhere in between techno and house, and harmony bits that remind of caribbean calypso sounds provide the feeling of the approaching summer which makes both tracks perfect for the final of the open air season 2008. at least, buttrich will be an integral part of the season closing between ibiza main river and spree.

go hiyama has risen quickly to a position of international respect that few japanese techno producers can match. from his debut release on james ruskins coda label to his recent surgeon remixed single geometrical he has attracted continuous support from oscar mulero, james ruskin, surgeon, gayle san and many other djs at the cutting edge of techno. his sound is powerful but with an intricacy and ear to detail that shames most of the loop techno from a few years ago. for his first perc trax release he delivers 2 slices of powerful, detailed modern techno that follow on perfectly from geometrical. for the b-side remix perc trax is proud to have a deep dub techno mix from norman nodge. norman is resident at berlins infamous berghain club and the only producer apart from marcel dettmann to record for marcels own mdr imprint. norman has also just released the well-received track native rhythm electric on ostgut ton, which also featured on dettmanns recent berghain 02 mix album. as a dj, norman moved to his berghain residency after organising parties in easy germany, now as his production career flourishes he is starting to make his mark on the international circuit. this is normans first release on a non-german label and is a real coup for perc trax

the launch of this brand new, german based, hardcore imprint: importnat hardcore records! a massive debut release of this label by the masters of noise who put their name on the international hardcore map in capitals with this 12inch! on the a side for all mandkind which receives an oustanding re style edit, well known for his releases on masters of hardcore followed by sound of masters. the flip contains germerican show which also gets a treatment by re style and on top of this the speed freak delivers a phat remix of this track in his own particular style! so all lovers of hardcore are served with this excellent release, a 100% must have for all the fans of this sound

support from efdemin, loco dice, sebo k, shinedoe, dave dk, agnes, d julz, serafin, ame, ben watt, ray okpara, sasse, luke solomon, peace division & ashley beedle, among others... anonym is the one who is anonymous. his music, however, is anything but anonymous. hailing from the mecca otherwise known as detroit and with releases on his very own anonymous releases and on sushitech, anonym embraces in his music the ways of future past of the motor citys unique techno scene. anonyms new release arrives exactly when detroit techno is again paving the way to the future by transforming the now: post minimal strategies and a desire to find its own place in the tradition, make the music signed by anonym a strong creative statement, something that could only be cooked by a detroit native, but that resonates all over the world. for remix duties, we asked our good friend patrice baumel to take it amsterdam style. detroit techno has a strong hold on amsterdams music makers but the natives of the city of the best coffee shops in the world have also always shed a different light on their own productions. patrice is a perfect example of this: his originality and fierce work ethic has gained him a place in get physical and trapez. we were hoping for something special from patrice and he definitely delivered, taking shanghai express in a completely new direction, making it something else, but also his personal tribute to the city of cosmic cars and vital underground resistance

cool turbo logo printed on american apparel shirt ... must have

cool turbo logo printed on american apparel shirt ... must have

cool turbo logo printed on american apparel shirt ... must have

nice price deal !!! first outing on this new rotterdam-based hybrid electronic label of the data leak collective, a diverse group of people who have been active in the electronic field for years. each member brings his own & unique approach, so expect anything from techno to ambient!!

djax up beats special including edge of motion, dj rush and acid phreex with true classics you need to have

sandy warez dj ogi dogs on crack vs katz on k hardtrax vs mike drama ... do we really have to say any more?? banging

played by loco dice, dubfire, shinedoe , carl cox, tiefschwarz, magda, luna city express, martin landsky, lauhaus!! emerson and dubnitzky have teamed up to release for kiddaz.fm already where they delieverd the amazingly received billionaire bass club ep and an overwhelming remix of flinschnnielsons korea tabs,.... now they teamed up again during this hot summer and it turned out to become a monster heavy house ep.... with gentle one and go with the flow both beeing wonderful bassheavy tech house productions nick curly who runs the cecille label and produces some of the most amazing music around at the moment delievered a great tooly remix. his sound has been incredibly well received lately and is finding favour with artists like richie hawtin or loco dice. he delievers a wonderfully enlightening rmx of gentle one with a great never ending easy house groove and great simple chord and vocal snippet work

the music label kann was founded by map.ache (jan barich), sevensol (alex neuschulz) and bender (dennis knoof). kann will mainly release own music but also productions from varied artists. musically kann is defined by modern dance music but with an individual approach to the music. despite the label owners have different musical origins. kann wants to combine their unique styles to a common ground. kann compasses a freedom with lots of possibilities and individual profile at the same time. it creates the base of the creative work of all contributors who cannot keep their hands of music...everything kann!!!!

deutschlands vorzeige-elektrolabel dominance electricity präsentiert das münchner duo dynamik bass system was 1998 aud dj hell s gigolo records debütierte. dicke 808 beats, vocoder-gesang and raps, ein bisschen egyptian lover und arabian prince, und fertig ist >die mächtige maschine<

deluxe edition including vinyl & cd! deutschlands vorzeige-elektrolabel dominance electricity präsentiert das münchner duo dynamik bass system was 1998 aud dj hell s gigolo records debütierte. dicke 808 beats, vocoder-gesang and raps, ein bisschen egyptian lover und arabian prince, und fertig ist >die mächtige maschine<

music was my first love... and it could be my last! pretty much looks like whats to be said judging by the increasing productivity of famous parisian the 5 beats sessions host over the last years, with the launch of real tone records new sublabel fr prod where is to be found this firing 2 tracker. definitely for the house headz in search of straight in yer face sensations, both the components of this ep are the perfect illustrations of an ongoing movement fusing the countless elements which have made the contemporary groove what it is since the arrival of the electronic kraut and disco in the mid 70s.

two well known london producers provide these 3 tracks, amazing edits from kid creole and two other lesser know disco tracks. the producers have added a nice modern to 3 disco jams and kept the music heads happy with their dj friendly format. already causing a stir with toby tobias, stevie kotey, faze action, yam who. prins thomas has also been dropping the test press at berlins weekend and other recent gigs.

is there more to life than house music? for the swedish dj/producer mikael nordgren: probably not. since 2004, he has been steadily churning out some of the best future house tunes from his studio located in stockholm. his productions have been released under many aliases including dmalicious, 12th floor and for get physical under the mighty moniker of tiger stripes. the blacker the music, the sweater the sound. a potential anecdote that fittingly could have inspired mikael when he composed the warm and supple portion of detroit fueled funk that is, blackroom entertainment. yet another presentation of his programming prowess and ability to mold and mend melodies into a sophisticated groove. especially utilizing his signature catchy drums to get the vibe going, then introducing a melodic synth stab before the track takes you away with complex variations of rhythmic lead sounds. abacus may remind listeners of his stellar mad at me ep released last fall on get physical - albeit reformed with a more analog approach. springing tones get the groove rolling before it is taken over by a cabal of sci-fi sounds, at which point a thick, modulated analog bass sound ups the overall energy. the lack of audio imagery is little if none, as the sounds invoke so many moods, feelings and sensations that only a seasoned dj and knowledgeable producer could fabricate such a convincing theme. blackroom entertainment ep again showcases mikaels ability as a formidable contributor to house music

the vancouver based project ragdoll consisting of stephan fisher & oliver nickels has already established a very fine reputation with their dirty, modern sound. ragdoll shift the sound towards percussive madness and deeper sounds whilst keeping the massive energy with their groove. supplementing the release, dutch producer koen groeneveld adds his very own interpretation of the original. definitely wicked soundz from koen and we are proud to have em on the label

includes a massive piano house mix by chus & penn!! must have...

the vinyl opens with athina a track that has the special ,made by axel karakasis, mark all over itself. athina busts a powerful uptempo groove and a really nice melody making the track perfect for those summer outdoor festivals!! the track has already gained massive support by carl cox. the second track is, how do i know, by sun40. the track builds up towards an energetic vibe, including some great rhythmic percussions, a driving melody and a bassline that just scream for you to get out on the dancefloor. on the other side you will fine vaporise a track by vortechtral a vivid uptempo track, with twitchy hi hats, energetic drums and filtered vocals. last but not least is flashback a track by dj mary that catch the attention with its energetic beats and a simple but cool bass melody. all sounds collide, creating a magical explosion of colours, sounds, intensity, extacy and emotions. a very very impressive record. an absolute must have for this summer!

robert m did right with his new single. if you ask yourself >who is robert m?< we have some information for you. robert m is no stranger in the techno scene. his debut >porno house e.p.< smashed the dancefloors on lickin records (sublabel of lektrik). also he is busy remixing worldwide known artists like the german producer oliver koletzki. robert m a part of the upcoming east european generation of young producers and his releases are supported from artists dj preach, carl cox, umek, marco remus, eddie halliwell and many more. with >muzak< the krakow based and 1982 born fresh talent produced a techhouse burner with real summer hit potential.

hot on the heels of the fantastic guy j ‘geko’ bedrock keep up the pressure with a storming release from techno maestro christian smith. this techno tinged 2 tracker, will delight both house and techno heads alike as christian brings his trademark sound of days gone by, back up to date with fantastic results. with its beautiful pads rising over a hypnotic bassline and chunky percussion, ‘flyer talk’ is a driving melodic builder guaranteed to have the floor on fire. on the flipside we have ‘friendly skies’ which takes on a similar vibe with more of a hook. the big funky bassline is going to make it tough to choose between which one to play! – my advice: play them both!

the legendary club u60311 in frankfurt has opened up a brand-new hotspot for minimal right in the heart of the city, going by the name of 311. paired with this, an affiliated label - dreielf recordings - has also been launched. the residents michael kohlbecker, one part of the saafi brothers, and frankfurts newcomer peter eilmes are releasing the fruits of their cooperation in their home studio, and putting an already-established scene hit onto vinyl with - tabasco. the original of the record impresses with its anthemic character, which may have been due to the fat bass-line and the striking trumpet. despite its monotony, a real jewel for every record case and just the stuff to get happiness dripping from the club ceiling. the remix by alexi delano, on the other hand, is somewhat deeper and more melodic at the same time, but still contains all the ingredients necessary for a proper shot of tabasco. sonic monogamy or fat kick basses make this remix unique. the dominant trumpet and the scraping percussion of the berliner andre crom make this remix an absolute guarantee of ecstasy. tabasco is hot and burns like hell!

aka matti heininen and erkka lempiäinen. over the last 12 months these two finns have established themselves as the masters of 80s inspired melodic house music, first with shadows movement, one of the highlights of sos excellent balance compilation, and more recently with their remix of paul keeleys a sort of homecoming, which picked up bbc radio one airplay on james zabielas glastonbury essential mix

the young punx are a london-based collective of eclectic electronic musicans, headed up by multi-instrumentalist producer hal ritson. over the past few years they have firmly established themselves as the new darlings of uk dance music, with many of the worlds top djs

four varied tracks on this limited (100 copies) white label from glasgow. all artists are anonymous but we can tell you the four here have between them released music on djax up beats, 7th sign, deta (claude youngs label), mowar and sula muse (paul macs label

the multitalented robbie taylor dropped this migty piece of musical madness presented on the mighty wasted imprint! a tech house journey, weaving its way into your mind and taking control of your limbs, with a melodic techy groove that builds and builds & finally drops to create total dancefloor insanity!the remix package has been crafted to create perfect reworkings of the original to suit every taste. london based alex celler (cocoon, nrk, buzzin fly, baroque) delivers a deep and bumpy mix that brings an impeccably classy vibe in his inimitable style, with a tech house sound full of grooves, tribal rhythms & relentless energy, he has established his sound well into the 2008 electronica. thats why his productions have been supported constantly by big players such as carl cox, ricardo villalobos, luciano, michel de hey, sven vaeth, dennis ferrer, masters at work, danny tenaglia, pvd, chus & ceballos, laurent garnier and many more!! the package is rounded off with the solar sun remix, a driving take on the original with a hook line that will rotate in your head for hours afterwards!certainly one of the biggest wasted releases so far, already heavily supported by loads of heavyweight djs around the globe...

thomas p heckmann / gecko (w.j. henze) familiar percu driven techno from 2001 !! must have for fans

an instant dancefloor smash whenever its played, intense support from dave spoon, tocadisco, laidback luke, steve angello & dirty south. a firecracker of an ep that does extreme damage!next up on toolroom trax, our very own owen ingram teams up with danish house he ro rune rk to bring you a scorching anthemic house bomb entitled >life<. the two producers have never actually met in person. owen fired over some parts to rune via aols aim instant messenger, rune arranged them, and then they went back an d forth until they came up with >life<! a classic-sounding track that conveys steamy summer nights dancing under the mediterranean stars, >life< has enjoyed massive support