dutch disco dons kraak&smaak make their debut on razor-n-tape with a pair of boogie originals pressed to wax for the first time ever, featuring two remix gems from ben sun and tiger & woods! the soulful vibes run deep on way back home, with ben sun and t&w taking us to frankie and shepp town, respectively, on their mixes. and with its synthy uptempo disco stomp, seb s party rounds out this wonderfully varied 4-tracker perfectly.

insurgently crossing philly soul, cape jazz and bump jive in 1976, the same year as the soweto uprising, poignantly shot through with timmy thomas’ why can’t we live together.
“it was so important for us to play a kind of crossover then, to weave in touches of motown, philadelphia soul and teddy pendergrass that the coloured community appreciated, and basil’s cape town sound, and sipho’s sound that was legendary in the black community, and make music that people could all enjoy together... the regime divided us: people classified coloured had identity documents, black people had the dompas. we didn’t accept that separation. sipho, although he was born in kzn, could play any feel. sometime he’d joke, does my bass line feel coloured enough?”
another landmark matsuli. the title track is killer.

von den ersten takten des wundervollen so well (mit ihrer freundin und kollegin jessie ware) wird das album durchzogen von einem gefühl der freude. obwohl the invisible auf diesem album neben ware auch mit anna calvi, rosie loew, connan mockasin und sam shepherd (floating points) zusammengearbeitet haben, herrscht vor allem das gefühl der gemeinsamen begeisterung und dem spaß am musikmachen.

von den ersten takten des wundervollen so well (mit ihrer freundin und kollegin jessie ware) wird das album durchzogen von einem gefühl der freude. obwohl the invisible auf diesem album neben ware auch mit anna calvi, rosie loew, connan mockasin und sam shepherd (floating points) zusammengearbeitet haben, herrscht vor allem das gefühl der gemeinsamen begeisterung und dem spaß am musikmachen.

straight, unadulterated, chi-town box jams from the mighty chris bam-bam westbrook! this is that 1988 flavour, raw acid, punishing drum machines, the unmistakable sound of warehouse parties, darkened dance-floors and smoke machines in overdrive. often imitated, never bettered, the real deal! one of many classics from bam-bam s impressive back catalogue give it to me is tough, sexy and jacking and still sounds like it weighs 1000 tons over 30 years (!) since its original release. reissued here in its original form on the westbrook label for 2016. fully licensed and remastered with the full consent of bam-bam / westbrook records. do not sleep on this chicago acid house killer - essential stuff!

raw house and ghetto beats coming straight out from the underground. for his first album on gourmand music recordings, jr from dallas offers us what he is best at: he cooked for us 8 wonderful tracks elaborated with love and his digging expertise. jrs agility and love for house music allows him to collaborate with different artists in many different genres, adding his heavy and strong sound signature and flavour to the tracks. he invited 4 of his friend to participate to his musical journey: hatelate the french house prodigy edited on and ondule recordings, ryutaro and go aka dj lulu and dj gas, the japanese rising stars of underground house edited on gourmand music recordings and frosted recordings and lastely nouskynousk and his funky goove and french house touch, part of the gourmand family for more than 3 years now and also edited on moodyhouse recordings. you will discover in this album all jrs love to share his vision and contribution to the underground house !, hope you will enjoy those track full of funky, disco and soul cutz so significative of jrs music!

this soundtrack remains so powerful and evocative it could almost stand alone from the classic western it accompanied. just close your eyes and it won’t take long for you to start conjuring up images of grizzled mountain men, intrepid wayfarers, murderous outlaws, boom-town mining camps, lines of covered wagons across the skyline and the great american outdoors that just seems to go on forever.

after a long hiatus the guys are back in town with some fresh psychodisco inspired house tunes by the labelowners themselves.

limited vinyl lp in gatefold sleeve with album-cd included.
on the cover of their new album malamore, their first album for because music, lionel and marie limiñanas are back in black, and looking ineffably cool, standing next to a classic silver fifties trailer, shot at a beach festival in the french town of paulilles by the spanish border, just 30 minutes drive from the duo’s home town of perpignan. they’d been playing a dj set, “only with 45 rpm vinyl - sixties punk, italian pop, movie soundtracks and seventies rock tracks,” they recall. “the picture syncs well to the colour of malamore, like the artwork of a movie soundtrack. the lettering on the cover is significant too.

the original greatest hits 1 & 2 albums available together for the first time on white double vinyl in gatefold sleeve. includes 4 bonus tracks. chris norman vocals incl lay back in the armes of someones, stumblin in & living the door to alice !

marcus lambkin aka shit robot returns with his third full length album for dfa records, entitled what follows. the 11-track album was conceived and recorded at marcus’ home studio in a small town outside stuttgart, worked on in various new york studios and then mixed over the course of 11 intense & coffee-fuelled days in dfa label mate juan maclean’s new hampshire studio. the album follows lambkin’s previous long-players, from the cradle to the rave (2010) and we got a love (2014), which drew plaudits from the likes of the guardian and pitchfork, and featured reggie watts and james murphy among the array of contributors.
the double vinyl lp comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

recently released on l.i.e.s. russian torrent versions, fabio monesi makes a return to his own wilson records after last year’s album -parasol dance”. from the raw beat of “mirage” to the smooth and jazzy sound of “pipe dream”, this ep encloses the versatile approach of fabio monesi to the music, in which analog recordings and warm sounds are a must.

remastered re-issue on 180 gram vinyl.

sebastian fiegen rolls out his debut solo release for cadenza records this spring, with a trio of excellent house cuts on the theofidelity ep. the german producer has been crafting quality productions for some time now under aliases and collaborations, and its on lucianos label where he makes his mark as a solo artist. dopeman opens the ep with a rolling chi-town house style groove, a simple yet effective filtered vocal loop and sustained strings harvest the feel good vibes over its solid beats. fiegen keeps up the pace with anando, more drum led house grooves with a high production value, the vocal refrain cutting in and out of the mix whilst the simplistic bassline and woody percussion maintains the bouncing vibes. closing the ep is th01, again coming correct with the feel good factor with its use of the looped sample and lazy, hypnotizing drums. a cracking debut production from fiegen, and a well rounded release for cadenza.

siren sind darshan jesrani (metro area, startree) und dennis kane (disques sinthomme, ghost town). ihre erste recording sessions fingen im winter 2013 an, aber die anfänge ihrer zusammenarbeit reichen zurück zu ihren gemeinsamen residencies im berühmten new yorker hot-spot apt und anderen parties, die sie organisierten. nach dem mitreißendem und euphorischen a/way mit mr. reed, im herbst 15 veröffentlicht, klingt ihre dritte maxi paradise sowohl eindringlich, als auch recht kolossal und treibend. paradise kommt mit einem zugleich fesselnden, düsteren und mechanischen late-night techno dub von gavin russom (black meteoric star, dfa), und als digital bonus bekommt die maxi eine hagere, futuristische, drum machine-geleitete 5-uhr-morgens-in-new york-mäßige reinterpretation von siren.

it’s been some time since the last black jukebox edition came out. this time shir khan hits us with the 14th edition featuring onsra & bas roos. secret parisian project onsra came out of nowwhere with his debut track funky town‘ which was the best selling track on exploited last year - topping tons of charts. support did come from various djs such as disclosure, danny krivit, laurent garnier, dj sneak, luke solomon, adriatique, terranova, ardalan, ben pearce, friendly fires, xxxxy, miguel campbell, jaques renault, rainer trueby, dj t to mention a few. now he is back with 2 new joints - so good is a 112bpm loopbased disco house jam which reminds a bit of old soundstream records. other day is a real boogie joint. bas roos on the flip is a newbie and youngster from rotterdam with a fresh residency at toffler club keeping things smooth and mellow with searchin’ and don’t let go the disco limited collector s vinyl only. cop that before it sells out.

a mineral love- ist ein facettenreiches album mit einflüssen der späten 60er bis hin zur gegenwart, das dabei jedoch immer den unverkennbaren klangcharakter bibios beibehält. das werk ist ein ausdruck von vielfalt, einem elementaren bedürfnis des britischen produzenten, der wohlüberlegt und sorgfältig die unterschiedlichsten tracks nebeneinander platziert. dabei verzichtet er komplett auf samples und spielt jedes detail selbst ein. zusätzlich geben der belgisch australische singer/songwriter gotye und der haitianisch-kameruner us-sänger olivier st. louis zwei vocalfeatures, während der brite rob lee aka wax stag den track gasolines & mirrors co-produziert, auf dem bibio singt.

300 copies: hand-stamped black labels/black sleeves/screen printed black jackets
|| 12 tracks||12 artists||mostly philly people||a couple of out-of-town friends/collaborators||most are artists who have previously released music on the label

this first compilation from copenhagen label pattern abuse is an eclectic collection of some of denmark’s finest artists from all around the musical spectrum. quirky electronica, retro techno, future garage, post punk and more: at first glance the nine tracks on this relase seem an odd blend. but played together, a common thread of dark and dusty sound appears, showcasing pattern abuse as a label that is sure to deliver unexpected and high quality sounds.

padez is a producer from a town near mannheim which meant growing up fully submersed into the vibrant electronic music movement of mannheim and frankfurt area, but his influences grow roots deeper into the golden age of hip-hop, as well as jazz, soul, funk etc… he started producing in 2009, sharing music just in between a circle of friends, and it was not until 2013 that he had his first digital release out on basti grub’s hoehenregler records. in the meantime he took the chance to dive deeper into the sound with his friends sedee. releases on valioso recordings and medeia records among others can be expected as a result of this collaboration. the love reloaded ep on kanzyanis jesus loved you label is his first vinyl release and a homage to the music he is essentially influenced by. the ep features 3 intrinsically groovy tracks, permeated with heavy baselines and driven by upbeat, slightly broken rhythm patterns, oozing a sublime soulful vibe at the same time. truly a dance-floor delight!

second release for patrick gibin aka twice and his ‘collective blends’ project which includes musicians from his home town verona - italy : for this release the collective invited special guest clara hill on vocals. the raw hypnotic moog bassline together with the brazilian influenced hi-hats and rhythms of the title track “time goes by” build a solid atmospheric groove elevated by clara hills’ vocals, that give the track that unique soulful swing. on the flip, volcov’s spaced out dub version of “time goes by” is as deep as it gets and the third track, phanareega, keeps the energy high with its combination of live acoustic/electronic drums, sharp bassline and anthem strings.

2016 repress, without artwork cover
the town of sligo might not mean a whole lot to you, but after this release, youll know that it has brought forth 2 of the funkiest irish guys youve ever seen. their release on heist comes after their chart topping release on their own label splendor & squalor, its is filled with jazzy chords, lovely loose percussion and well found soul samples. parish rumors will fill your peak time needs, ghetto and hotshot have a nice low-slung vibe and come with enough low end and swing to get even the stiffest of hips swinging.

nice authentic deep house!

new 303 tools by pw.
mpc beats versus tb303 -- editing live -- dj shit

strictly limited edition white vinyl
nils frahms late night tales sind eine hypnotische reise durch moderne und klassische komposition, experimentelle elektronik, jazz, dub-techno, filmmusik und soul, gleichsam verstörend wie betörend.

das debütalbum the ashen tang von royce wood junior erschien bereits am 19.06.2015, doch nun legt der londoner produzent, songwriter und multiinstrumentalist mit einer deluxe version seines albums nach. am 29.01.2016 erscheint the ashen tang in einer neuen version via 37 adventures, die drei neue tracks enthalten wird: ophelia, love is a lonely town- und dont wanna lose you. funk, soul, r&b und pop eine mischung, die royce wood junior gekonnt auf seinem album zu verbinden weiß.

dripping out of the pores of tokyo high-rises, aquarium deepspace serves up his debut vinyl release and the second instalment on natural sciences. drawing on a palette of 90 s detroit house music and the electronic tropes of his home town of japan, midnight at the tokyo central is the unspoken soundtrack for the lost souls of the metropolis, recounting the ecstasy of smoke-filled dance-floors, the touch of dry ice melting through a fur coat, and travelling through neon at 6am. narrated by two separate protagonists under one identity, deepspace side explores muscular acid trax, aquatic pads and throbbing deep house jams for the floor, while aquarium on the flip is coated in hazy electronics and dopamine drained murk, drawing on field recordings taken at tokyo s central train station (rainy night in shibuya) through to lush subterranean jams laced in serotonin nostalgia.

a classic house track gets a re-release and an extra special edit from bass culture owner d julz. the edit of chicago groover * dont let love pass you by* from master c & j has been a staple of d julz sets for quite some time now. over time more and more people have asked about the track and he duly responded to demand by not only clearing his rework for release, but also signing up the original to be reissued via his label. so we have the original version, which oozes chi-town sleaze, remastered for 2016 together with the superb edit by the man himself, d’julz. need we say anymore?

three impeccable pieces of stripped down, unfeigned tanz trax make out the debut release of esther silex – deejay extraordinaire, colognian woman-about-town and very dear new addition to the studio barnhus family. the gargantuan yet free-flowing bassline of hans, the menacing tension of heinrich and the dawntime anthem oskar are all testaments to esthers unquestionable status as an impassioned powerhouse with enough west german swagger to create timeless music with equal parts simplicity and beauty.

new years deal - nao katafuchi says about himself that he s a japanese artist who makes electronic music with a guitar & a semi vintage synth box, creating his own world ofcold romantic wave.

la based dj/producer trent cantrelle is one of those rare artists who manages to have a foot planted in both the mainstream and underground camps of electronic music. whilst his music has topped the download charts on a variety of labels and he has rocked the main stages at global music festivals, he is also firmly at home rocking the secret warehouse parties of his adopted home town.

this is the very awaited debut of the canadian electronic darkwave solo act of jimmy anderson aka expect delays. a mini album of 5 tracks analogically remastered specially for vinyl. minimal synth melodies and ethereal compositions combined with technopop and soft ebm. imited to 300 copies with 350 gram sleeve (metallic ink impression) – transparent grey vinyl

new vinyl label from 19th-century health spa town in poland. debut release is from wroclaw duo - astro buhloone with 4004 (faces / quintessentials) & tanzlife (local talk / let s play house) remixes. vinyl only, limited copies. expect a mixture of organic beats, mixed with an interstellar groove and finished with a touch of a space dust. an outer space voyage for your mind, body and soul - let the astro travelling begin.

dead fader returns with his new album *glass underworld*. dead fader is the alter ego of john cohen - former brighton resident, now based in berlin - who has worked relentlessly since 2007 to realise his vision of electronic music. his tracks are characterised by pioneering sound explorations, which on one hand oscillate between sonic extremities and on the other hand carefully craft cinemascope sound worlds. *glass underworld* became a very personal exploration for john, developing further his emotionally tinged brand of techno which he established with the previous ep sun copter. furthermore, the film interstellar visually influenced the album, mapped as an image for cohens tracks to exist in. the vinyl release is limited to 300 copies and comes with download code included.

the 5th edition of ( djebali ) presents is here, and it features a number of new and forward-thinking artists, 3 moody tracks full of deepness by rhythm&soul, label manager of slow town records, and on a mission records along with jef k … it comes with a remix of two diggers !

chi-town’s al & tone are back with “volume 6”. the “praise” side features “mad dash”, a groovin’ gospel tune with a funky bassline and sweet horn riffs, plus the spaced out “my soul”. the “rejoice” side has the killer cut “u”, a sweet modern soul jam along with “worship” a sick lo-fi cut.

the 1964 marvin gaye album back on 180 gram vinyl with download code included.

mit den zwölf besten tunes aus den jahren 1980 bis 1985, die der sänger (bürgerlich: errol osbourne) für king jammy eingespiellt hat, ausgesucht und zusammengestellt von dem jammys experten johnny wonder! als musiker fungieren die high times band, die roots radics, steely & clevie, noel davey und mafia & fluxy. als toningenieure waren bobby digital, king jammy, squeengine francis, beckett und soldgie hamilton am start. johnny osbourne war mitglied des legendären vokal-trio the sensations und wurde als solist zum studio one veteran und dancehall-reggae star, dessen stimme bei aufnahmen von den beastie boys, major lazer, u.v.a. gefeatured wurde.

2015 re-release on vinyl - 3x12 inch lp includes cd. part of the 10 years because edition.
extremely well made and forward thinking new wave, electro, downtempo, hip hop, funk, compilation from 2006 (!!), long deleted and now available again in beautiful reedition + cd. featuring ranimators, master killa, the juan maclean, esg , justice etc…!

wavereform continues to shape out its identity as a guiding light for cutting edge techno coming from less explored corners of europe. after jüras lietus seismic starp 12inch, the berlin-based label returns with a powerful single from finnish newcomer laiva. hailing from the eastern town of kuhmo, laiva was inspired to start producing his own music after finlands leading alternative radio station mafia ceased broadcasting in 2003. after spending years refining his craft, wavereform proudly presents the first evidence of this thrilling new entity on the scandinavian electronic music scene.

frank sinatras 1967 album *the world we knew* newly remastered and pressed on 180 gram vinyl. download code included.

the sleepy seaside town of sligo, based on ireland s atlantic coast, seems an unlikely location to base a deep house label. more remarkably, this debut 12- from sligo-based splendor & squalor comes from two residents of the town: longtime dj buddies and hip-hop/deep house fusionists brame and hamo. it s a strong first outing, with each of the three original cuts coming doused in smooth soul and hip-hop influences. that s means beats that swing, sensual strings, chunky bass and the kind of pads that seem to wrap themselves around your body. the duo s collaborative clockwork arguably the pick of the bunch - is also remixed by session victim (think ultra-deep goodness), while hamo s sample-heavy soul offers the perfect balance between smiling deep house and classic hip-ho

nils frahms late night tales sind eine hypnotische reise durch moderne und klassische komposition, experimentelle elektronik, jazz, dub-techno, filmmusik und soul, gleichsam verstörend wie betörend.

repress 2015 - those notorious victims of session return to what we like to think of as their spiritual home, if not their physical one, with the brilliant glow in the dark ep, and if you thought solomun and his neon nights were the only day-glow players in town its time to think again as the sv boys slap on the luminous paint and head straight to the dancefloor.

siren sind darshan jesrani (metro area, startree) und dennis kane (disques sinthomme, ghost town). sirens erste ernsten recording sessions fingen im winter 2013 an, aber die anfänge ihrer zusammenarbeit reichen weiter zurück bis zu ihren gemeinsamen residencies im berühmten new yorker hot-spot apt und anderen parties, die sie organisierten. events mit namen wie camille 3000, adult section und strobe lodge wurden liebevoll gestaltet, mit gewagt romantischen grafiken und einem prägnanten spezifischen statement, dass kultiviertheit und sünde stets zusammen gehören konnte und immer sollte. sirens erste maxi * gauntlet* ist ein unbändiger und satter song, der alles von heavy disco, über westafrikanische gitarren, soundtracks und filmmusik, bis adrian belew mit einbezieht. veröffenlicht auf compost im herbst 2014, wurde sie sowohl von top-djs, als auch von der presse gefeiert. ihre zweite single * a/way* mit mr. reed bildet nun einen stolzen und kühnen kontrast zur ersten 12 inch. ein sonniger, luftiger trip, ein triumphsong für einen ungehemmten, selbstbewussten lebensstil. geerdet durch eine markante aber eingängige bassline, die an norman whitfield erinnert, und verziert mit bläser-parts, die einen hauch von burt bacharach mitbringen, wird der song von einem zügellosen, fröhlichen gitarren-groove angetrieben, der den spirit vom aufgeweckten rock & roll der späten 60s & 70s in sich birgt. die sich erhebende, klagende stimme von mr. reed schnürt alles zu einem glorreichen, bittersüßen paket, welches direkt für das herz bestimmt ist.