new geeeman 1 year after his rubberband2 release. proper jacking tracks firmly rooted in the good old chi-town history of raw and banging house tracks. just bang t!
code for free download included.

we have some very good news for the fans of oasis / escapements / distant shores etc, petar dundov is about to release a new album on music man. >ideas from the pond< is set for release end of march, but we have something to feed your hunger in the meantime: a new ep called >stairway / the arch<. >stairway< and >the arch< are again two tracks that in one way breathe petars signature sound, but on the other hand dont sound like anything you have heard before. go petar!
comes on heavyweight 180 gr vinyl.

support by: gabriel ananda, patrick lindey, karotte, samuel l session, phil kieran, laurent garnier, stephan bodzin, angel molina, alan fitzpatrick, ben sims, joris voorn, dustin zahn, joseph capriati, marco bailey, karotte,.. after the big success of his remixes for david durango & sven elmlund, label boss alexander kowalski returns with a new release of his own on damage music berlin. crossing the borderline is a track from his live-sets and has been played all over the globe. for the studio version he used all of these experiences to edit and create the techno bomb you hear today. the heavy bassline and the pumping percussions give the track a strong drive that delivers us to the break. sweet strings and flying hypnotic synth-sounds bring us to its peak, before releasing us back to the bass once again

the popcorn machine is proud to announce its fifth outing with his german and romantic friend daso. being one of the most talented producer in the recent electronic music circus, daso released on labels such as connaisseur, flash records, spectral sound and more. his tracks are played by many prominent djs and can be found on countless compilations. the head title here, all my people gathers a collection of generous and warm house sounds sprinkled with techno sonorities. this emotional track abruptly and unexpectedly changes into a truly techno hymn.

massive four track chicago house classix sampler...

highly contagious swing-house 3-tracker from the g-swing camp. get infected by the jazz-flu, you know its good for you!

sonic groove welcomes close friend henning baer to the sg artist roster. henning is one half of the team behind one of berlins most successful techno events - grounded theory. he along with milton bradley also owns the recording label k209 which has released his own solo work. henning makes his debut on sonic groove with >drop out< ep. a stunning 4 song release that spans a wide spectrum of dark, deep, gritty, analogistic industrial techno & rhythmic noise sounds layered over 4/4 and broken beat rhythms.

the second catalog number of the young label sono vivo is from the artist falomir. in his music he reflects inspiration of different cultures and artists. energetic and colourful would be the attributes to describe the track >asere<. melodious – impulsive sounds meet in an interaction that brings good mood. percussion and the sound of xylophone make this track to an experience which reminds of the beginning of spring … or maybe beautiful summer days! apart of this, you find on the a-side a remixed version from daniel mehlhart of >asere<.
support by: slam, affkt, paco osuna, matt star, patrick zigon, jam (jam & spoon), frank leicher, uglh, mirko violi, kiko martinez, joy kitikonti, edgar de ramon, dj linus ...

in a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, >just as i am< is rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. beautifully remastered, >just as i am< is presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time.
give this classic record a spin, and get ready to be submersed in the soul of one of the true masters of the genre!
remastered re-issue on 180 grams audiophile vinyl, including the hitsingle >aint no sunshine<.

nice price deal !!! as they say, all good things come to those who wait … and here it finally is: the 2nd release from black key records, made by andy ash and backed up with a remix by ugly drums - which is the exact opposite of ugly. great release!

new yorks premier experimental drum & bass imprint, offshore recordings, teams with londons left of centre 170 bpm music tastemaker, organic, to present the osrorg series. the two combine mutual musical vision with a joint exploration of the subversive sounds. the creative essence of both new york and london are captured in this transatlantic collaboration - showcasing true urban breakbeat culture.

back in print on vinyl and for the first time on drag city cds, damon & naomi with ghost is a sweet meeting of mind and soul featuring ghosts masaki batoh and michio kurihara in full collaboration with the titular hero and heroine. everybody brings their heaviest and lightest sounds and the album — a pre freak-folk freaky folk excursion — now meets us on the other side, all charms intact.
including bonus 7 inch, featuring the tracks >femme fatale< and >my flower<.

in 1986 steve earles new brand of country-rock music was taking nashville by storm. his debut album >guitar town< topped the billboard country album charts, as did the single with the same title.
influenced by bruce springsteen (who was earles eureka!) and townes van zandt (after whom he named his firstborn), this was one of the strongest & most confident debut albums released in the 80s.
he showed an angry literacy, a dark sense of humour & a street-smart snarl that was uncommon amongst his country counterparts and made him stand out amongst the crowd. but he was also ostracised because of his anti-vietnam stance & long hair.
this is the first vinyl re-issue of this double grammy nominated album since its original release! comes on audiophile 180 grams vinyl, including bonus track and insert.

though some only know the byrds for their covers, critics believe that they are amongst the most important and influential bands of the 1960s. their signature sound of clear harmony singing and jangling guitars combined well with the sounds of british invaders the beatles & the rolling stones, and they became the pioneers of folk rock, psychedelic rock, raga rock, and country rock.
the recording of the 1968 album >the notorious byrd brothers< in the heyday of the flower power age was nothing less than herculean, disputes over artistic direction & power struggles within the band meant that by the time recording was finished there were only two byrd-members left. the album was a labour of love, though, its more experimental and progressive than their previous works and is considered one of the best albums they made ...
re-issue on 180 grams audiophile vinyl.

together with co-producer tom mcfall (r.e.m., weezer, stars) they experimented with new sounds, structures and melodies - and now they are very proud to present the result: the best album by alcoholic faith mission to date. alcoholic faith mission will continue touring as much as possible in 2012 in support of the album, covering europe and usa/canada - and hopefully theyll get to play lots of festivals in the sun.

live recorded analogue natural sounds and horns combined with tight beats and grooves: that is the very unique approach from cosmo rec. this time it is on argenis brito and pier bucci to blend the styles..excellent production! feedback so far: michel cleis: super release!. florian schirmacher (wareika) : nice! ray okpara: white house is my fav! luciano: favourite track: white house, francisco allendes: loving morocco!, felipe venegas: pretty cool release, great work from pier and argenis, old chilean masters, full support !

>aspen< is the name of christian loefflers single before his debut album on ki called >a forest<. the name of the single is not to be misunderstood as a dedication to the ski resort in colorado. its rather a dedication to christian loefflers home region in the north of germany. loeffler walked out into the forests near darss, to take field recordings of the trees that commonly grow in that area, which are called >aspen<. the landscape near darss is characterized by signs of storm and rough sea climate, but is also considered as a popular health resort in germany. the tracks on >aspen< create this contrary atmosphere: noise and silence, destruction and peacefulness, electronic sounds and traditional instruments unite in harmony. the cover artwork for >aspen< was taken by christian loeffler himself in the forests of darss.

after a break for over a year pattern repeat is back again with another two tracks on their own label. both kenneth & resoe has been really busy last year, so it has been difficult to meet up in the studio. but now they had the time to finish two tracks of deep dirty techno from the capitol of denmark copenhagen. again they set it of with raw dirty dub infected grooves and the a side starts up right away with the dub elements intact, and then keeps building through the rest of the track. after the short break a hypnotic atmosphere kicks off in best pattern repeat style. the b side starts slowly with an almost alfred hitchcock kind of atmosphere, with a dull kick underneath. the track keeps gettin more dirty through the 6 min. and 15 secs. it last, with more distortion added to the dub stabs. its a good way that kenneth & resoe returns since the last 12 inch they put out in december 2010, to set the stage for 2012.

second single cut from the collaboration album of minilogue & koss aka kuniyuki. a side, original version is cinematic ambient jazz which reminds the sound of ecm. earth tone mix is club friendly dance edit, the sound is like a mixture of mathew jonson and ame. b side, original version of horizon is epic 60min psychedelic techno. this edit version is like a dj tool. its for fans of ricardo villalobos ... and this release is last release on mule electronic. we cant feel good at all to separate the release of techno & house.

amazing deep house bombs! already a classic release. good old days are back.

if you are in to dreamy piano sounds and poppy vocal cuts this is one to check out. beautiful drifting melodies combined with 90s pop like vocals and rolling beats. the singers on this release know how to catch your attention. especially the track on the flip >put me down< has potential to become a true radio anthem.

us native and techno newcomer 785 blasts onto the scene with a stellar debut 12inch. kansas native 785 debuts with his first 12inch ever on jerome sydenhams apotek records. it is clear this evasive sound engineer has a special gift to craft techno from sources others may have never dared to tap. the a-side mada theory is a display of pure techno diversity with slight nods to dub, ambient and the upper class of minimal. a record whose beauty may lay in it simplicity until one witnesses the complex chaos it causes on dance-floors. the flip, east box, gets a tad more mechanical utilizing drilling kicks and a host of atmospheric sounds sliding in unison with machine rhythms, coagulating into some hardened molten tech-funk. both tracks have that special something that makes them standout.what has he employed that others havent? a phenomenon well have to wait to decode until he unleashes his next pack of roving beats.

mannequin is sincerly proud to announce the second volume of the much acclaimed italian new wave italian compilation. danza meccanica is the latest, unmissable chapter in the story of italian post punk - the less traditionally rock branch. it outlines the approach taken by ten more or less unknown groups who all deserve rediscovery and to be remembered alongside luckier outfits. ten tracks that spell out the manifesto of a scene fascinated by electronic innovation, a scene that used the sounds coming out of english labels like factory, 4ad and mute as a reference point. the grey atmospheres and raincoats of a still-divided berlin, and those of manchester, which along with sheffield produced sounds destined to inspire future generations of musicians and producers. limited edition of 500 copies, 2 inserts

disco connoisseur and edit maestro ray mang is back with a killer release for the disco deviance imprint. lock & pop is a heavy slice of body popping, good times boogie that is guaranteed to get the party started. while on the flipside, viva las vegas is a hands-in-the-air style disco bomb that will drive the dance floor crazy. lovingly edited and re-mastered for 100% disco action. enjoy the music!

the tribute series unearths yet another slice of musical magic for those special dance floor moments. number 6 in the series, we love rose, captures familiar sounds, but then pushes them out to as yet unexplored territory. rumoured to be the work of an aussie based late nite tuff guy, he has certainly reworked this all time classic into something very special for your ears. cut loud on single-sided heavy vinyl, you can enjoy it on the beach, in the basement, or on any kind of dance floor.

electronic duo cage & aviary are set to release their debut album >migration< on prins thomas internasjonal imprint. part man, part machine, part cockatiel, cage & aviary take flights of fancy whenever they can. jamie paton is a dj, a one-finger keyboardist, and a pot-tickler. nigel of bermondsey is a musician, south londons finest oscillator, and a dedicated dabbler. together they are winners of the cosmic lottery. having put out releases to much acclaim on the ltd editions that are dissident distribution, cage & aviary have since spread their wings with releases on dfa, tiny sticks and astro lab.

ncql annouces himself in no uncertain fashion with the anthemic strings of >the framed dreams of loki<. the track nods to dj premier, prefuse 73 and classic metalheadz d&b hidden agenda style and theres a subtle (!) reference to a certain classic 90s rave tune in there aswell. it sounds like a mess – its anything but! this is uplifting breakbeat at its very best. its not often a tune gets played twice by bailey on his bbc 1xtra show in the space of a month, so this must be something special. the flipside has a similar organic & uplifting aesthetic. a strutting break is the base for a deluge of warmth in the shape of synths, strings, flutes, harp and vocals – an unusual sound palette for a drum & bass track these days but refreshing to hear. dj flight thought so and has aired it on one of her next chapter rinse fm broadcasts.

the name dachshund is one immediately associated with experimantation, an innate feeling for ryhthm and good dose of tongue and cheek. the swiss dj, producer and label founder can scarcely hide his musical roots in reggae. the sunshine feeling from those days still shines through in his current productions and gives them a touch of dub. his latest ep for highgrade records is no different. this leads to the first track >extensive talk< with its reduced beginning sounding something like a false start. gloomy voices implore us to >come, sit down, forever<.this delusion establishes itself in a musical theatre, while simultaneously becomming more pressing as the track winds its way into the legs – moving inexorably towards the second groovy track, >asymmentric love<, with its sprinkle of varied and original sound ideas. the final offering, >octogone< goes even further and weaves original loops and straight edged percussion into a compelling carpet of sound.

do you remember the classic track >salsa house< back in good old 1988? yes? no? no problem! you will find a great cover version of this classic as the opener track of the new deep88 ep. a tribute to that amazing sound from the 80s … and yes the piano is the famous korg m1 piano preset as you may have already recognized!
the second track on the a side is a deep and straight track named >summer original<. the track features a lead synth clearly inspired by >summer madness< from kool and the gang.
the b featuring the mysterious vocalist laura. b1 is titled >5 a.m.<, which is coincidentally the perfect time for playing this version! if you dig the likes of roisin murphy this will be right up your street!
the last track of the ep is the named >detroid edit< and als features the amazing vocals of laura.all the best - 12records crew

second release in 2012 is pirupas hard rocking debut on desolat. his party non stop is not only a trip down memory lane crossing paths of hip house as vocal version and early ravish bleep sounds as instrumental. its first and foremost a house sound of now - with attitude. dj qu, the man behind strength music, rounds up the ep with a healthy dose of drama with his epic raw remix.

in advance of the release of dapayk & padbergs third full-length sweet nothings - this time round on stil vor talent - the experienced duo are teasing us with the fluffy cloud ep, which showcases three of the album’s many diverse highlights, while keeping the vinyl lovers happy. the a-side bears the lps title track >sweet nothings<, on which dapayk & padberg’s sound takes a turn as they come knocking with a deep but forceful groover, whose distorted high-hats and trancey synth stabs create a vibe both euphoric and weirdly subdued. the lyrics, moreover, emphasise the duality at the core of many dapayk & padberg tracks as the latter ponders ‘you’re good for me - you’re bad for me’. showing another of the duo’s many facets, ‘backyard’ enchants thanks to mystical lyrics sung beautifully over a deep quasi-dubstep structure. marking the ep’s mid-point, the atmospheric song shines through intricately crafted fragility and is the perfect contrast to the previous and following track, while leaving a strong desire for more stuck in the listener’s mind. on the b-side, ‘fluffy clouds’ does quite the opposite to what its title suggests - rather than being a soft little piece, we are treated to big-room techno fodder à la berghain. a skeletal framework of heavy kicks, dark pads, white noise and dense metallics works relentlessly underneath a cold spoken word, proclaiming >not human, not animal - just a body in motion<. machine funk par excellence.

after his debut album connecting the dots at the end of 2010 and several remixes in 2011, h.o.s.h. finally returns to diynamic music with some fresh productions and a statement: life is music is life. thats the name of his upcoming, long awaited ep, showing new sides of his verified and openminded taste in music. h.o.s.h. presents us three astonishing original takes on vocal music, all featuring the soulfull singer malonda. the opener what do you want me to say? is an immediate hymn consisting of an emotive vocal supported by sexy percussions, an impulsive cowbell and a deep, pumping bass. totally focussing on getting people to move. this one will stick right into your head. on the a2 h.o.s.h. again introduces a straight groove but this time he combines it with repetitive vocals, hypnotic synth-sounds building up tension and even some slight strings. hidden pleasures is an instant viber. the finisher high! is slow and a true groover with a gripping bassline, drifting melodies and a vocal singing a short story about those special moments on the floor that we all know. in the end h.o.s.h. has managed to re-introduce himself without even focussing on this.

for his first release of 2012 shlomi aber has kept aside for be as one two of his most roadtested secret weapons of the last months. after a successfull 2011 with two big releases on be as one, which include his exciting collaboration with dj sneak, and the remixes pack for his album on ovum, its now time for >in dancetrippin ep<. in dancetrippin on the a and >faced u< on the b are indeed two very special tracks. as its name says, the a side is a dance-trip indeed, trippy vox and rolling grooves dubbed into shlomis own dark and hypnotic quality trademark sound. faced u on the b is another kind of trip into sounds, this time with a more minimalistic but yet jazzy approach, making it a quality sounding peak time anthem.

kyoka - first solo female on the raster-noton roster works as a musician / composer in berlin and tokyo. she has been releasing music since 2008 and is known for her chaotic, direct approach and heavy-rough sound resulting in a broken pop-beat with experimental yet danceable rhythms. ish means around, like or about and reflects her way to be clear by being vague - brightness wrapped in a blanket of obscurity and abstractness. the ep was produced by longtime friend frank bretschneider, a remix was delivered by atomtm to tune the first track hadue for the dancefloor. ryuichi sakamoto underlines the exceptional talent of kyoka: >panic! it sounds like a toy box turned up side down. how can she make such pretty & chaotic sounds!? i love it!<

ac_09 / urban works 4 ep is the collectable following to db_24s >ac_06 electro sessions< and is packaged in the same cover as >suburban outtakes<. it is a clear vinyl limited edition ep.
the 4 exclusive tracks are inspired by urban feelings & made in the analog tradition, with dedication to former detroit electro and hints of fresh urban flavors. tr-808 based drumkits are melted with sounds of reality, darkness, depth, tension, force, hope, motivation and uncompromised music research the endless urban wandering continues, under permanent reconstruction.

february sure isnt the month to laze around when the new rennbahn baby is chasing for your dance. the crotalus ep starts as if there was a crotalus right behind you! the original mix delivers a powerful basedrum and deep synths. the snake sounds, vocal snippets and the use of reverb and delay build a wide and huge atmosphere which leads us directly out of the reality into the heart of the jungle where youd love nothing better than to stay forever. watch out - you shouldnt stop dancing unless you want to get bitten by a snake! the marco fender remix on the flip side takes us out of the jungle into the club. an impulsive beat highlighted by a sub baseline comes to a nice replaying synth melody. here the vocal snippets are not applied to fulfill the song with a deep atmosphere but to complete the hypnotic rhythm of it. watch out - the snake still follows you at every turn! finally miyagis remix comforts us with safety - marching towards the end, it seems like we got rid of the snake. now we can wholeheartedly lose ourselves in very deep synths, floating hi-hats and a mystical and tempting melody. as if this wasnt enough the outstanding beat wont let you take a break and forces you to keep on dancing

addictive beatdown house tracks inspired by the athmosphere of a foggy san fransisco. memories of days with good friends hanging out in a foggy city gives a melancholic feel, but the masculine grooves make this a fierce release that works well in the club. a nice combination that goes back to some hiphop roots and a love for deeper intense house music that works in the club. great start for this new japanese label from tokyo!

luis ruiz & andreas florin make their vinyl debut on planet rhythm, another rolling techno release with staggering sounds all the way through. this 4 track counting ep is touching all sorts of rugged vibes that youll definitely enjoy when being a prruk follower. peak time anthems and edgy sounds.

alberto pascual analytic trail after anagrams ep in 2010, releases for the second time a project of one of the most internationally famous spanish producers, alberto pascual. his works have been played by richie hawtin, dubfire, markantonio, adam beyer, cristian varela, joseph capriati and others techno giants. bailando, is a creative and tasteful ep formed by four track, including a remix of manuel anos a.k.a. psyk, already reached the success with is project released on richie hawtins minus label. the first track is bailando, it has a powerful charge with its massive groove and obstinate synth that flies hasty on a swarm of rides. no breaks in this tune, techno device. bailando continues to leave its mark through another spanish producer, his name is manuel anos a.k.a. psyk. he creates an amazing remix made by a weighty kick and a compressed bassline, this compact but hard beat is surrounded by acid sounds and increasing effects that make of this track a dark techno wave of course.amok has a rousing modulation that directs the track in a swinging vibe with linear claps and hihats. but is just the beginning, after few minutes something changes, a dirty synth in background starts to support an hurry beat that goes on till the break. here everything seems to quiet till the restart, where the ride rules and nobody cant avoid its rage. final lap with homonymous track of this ep. this artist on this tune can show his eclecticism using a techno unbreakable step with electronic cyclic string. wonderful underground soundtrack. so young, so strong, so techno. this is another quality touch for analytic trail, good music must be appreciated.

the connaisseur family welcomes its youngest member: ava myra flitsch. the daughter of hilary and alex flitsch was born november 15th, 2011 and both the parents and good friends of the label celebrate this miracle with this release. all participating artists were asked to produce a very personal piece of music. the style was left up to the artists, resulting in a beautifully mixed batch of great tracks. the intro track hello! by dop & masomenos features a little vocal snippet as a salutation by masomenos adriens son and it is an atmospheric, soundscapish and beatless tool.

second ep by jordan peak on robsoul recordings…

pressed on heavyweight 180gr vinyl with picture sleeve. flights of fancy vol 1 is the start of a new series showcasing what, through our ear dimension filters, balearic sounds like.

the inaugural release on prism comes courtesy of jon phonics, fresh off the back of his debut appearance on vinyl with the essential >bruck out/the one< 7 inch on chakra sounds.
never one to rest on his laurels, jon now presents the >grid games< ep. this instrumental, progressive project is a nod to his more leftfield influences forging elements of electronica, 2 step and bass music.
the vinyl features collaborations with s-type (luckyme), jeeks (civil music), pete cannon and bug alongiside remixes from kidkanevil, ghost mutt and pedestrian.

meet bwana. his tunes started racking up plays and conversations commenced with new music buddies xi, submerse and djd. a variety of different 130bpm sounds were toyed with from dubstep, garage, 2 step, 808 dubstep and his very own mashes of r&b-lead garage-step. it all seemed to work. a bunch of labels got in touch and tracks were signed to mad decent and montreal based infinite machine.

slamming phunky / disco edits ... well known ...mj& jb

next up on nang we-re honoured to introduce -2am- the new ep by sheffield scenester producers hiem along with another of the cities finest fellows- phil oakey of the human league. the original track is a synth pop powerhouse about those twilight club nights that you never wanted to end- complete with a epic guitar solo- computer blips and glistening synth rushes. oakey is as accomplished as ever- bringing his signature tones to full effect and it-s nothing short of sensational. to accompany- we-ve enlisted the skills of four producers to give us some cracking remixes. fernando and toomy disco are first up- and they ramp up the tempo and vibe for a loose -n- live rework that-s perfect for the dance floor. hiem themselves give it a go with his -1984 rework- bringing 80-s power drums- van halen solos and some atmospheric subtleties to the table. nang-s italian uber-cool-cat brioski steps up next giving us the italian angle with a brilliant walking bassline and luscious wide mix. the heels of love bring us frivolous percussion and stomping disco beats layered between emosh pads and slick keys. ace. to finish- our good friends free school take things down a notch for a beautiful leftfield excursion that only they could pull off.

toy tonics is a new label from germany. releasing funky futuristic house and electronic dance music. mainly artists who are working in berlin or have a strong relationship to the city. influenced by 90ies housemusic and german electrofunk. this first release is by italian born, berlin based performance artist and house diva hard ton. future hi-nrg, screaming acid basslines, chicago trax sounds. using only analogue gear: 303, 606, oberheim dmx, korg monopoly, ms20, prophet v5... italy has always been known for its big singers and hard ton is bringing back the classic sylvester falsettos singing that was part of the great italian dancemusic of the early nieties. this record makes people screeeeeeaaam! includes an anthemic dimitri from paris & dj rocca remix plus more mixes by snuff crew and rimshooter

slams double-track release through subsidiary label paragraph provides the impactful sound of stripped down techno and sculpted dynamics. the duo have managed to create and explore new sounds and produce two engaging, challenging yet firmly idiosyncratic tracks.

this one is with morgan phalen, from a band called diamond nights that we love but went unnoticed 6/7 years ago. he lives in los angeles and we had him come over to paris to record. we wrote the lyrics with him and tried, as always, not to sound too stupid, avoiding clichés like come to the dancefoor, but without pretending to be bob dylan either. our lyrics are always a bit quirky. if they sound good and theres a little edge or something fun to them, were happy.