bristol music has always stood strongest as an alternative to the lowest common denominator, and so it is with brstl as the label continues to provide a platform to previously undiscovered talent in the underbelly of the citys flourishing house scene. following lauded debuts from shanti celeste and jay l, the sixth installment in the series turns to another unknown in the shape of samuel. as with other releases on brstl, 006 is made up of two distinct halves. on the a-side, >numberuma< delivers machine driven house of a rugged and charming nature. the drums switch up with playful intent but largely centre around a forward-charging 4/4 pulse with a faint hint of tropical flavour rubbed into the groove. meanwhile the limber lead keys speak of sunnier days through a cracked lens while the accompanying chord swells intone an equally uplifting and nostalgic message. while from the outset the track may be wrought from simple ingredients, the dynamic interplay between the different elements belies the producers years. on the flip, >groove therapy< opts for a more esoteric approach made up of long, dreamy lead-ins full of distant pads and delicate percussion and transitions as smooth as silk. indeed this track makes a smart foil to >numberuma<, choosing to snake its way into the subconscious through delicate melodic content and an undulating beat rather than rambunctious rhythm. slow-release filters draw that aforementioned pad in before sending it out to sea once more, and all the while the stripped back drums tick out a hypnotic chant. once again a pair of unique tracks loaded with character prove brstl to be an essential outpost for the most creative 4/4 music emanating from the west country.

affi is a glasgow based producer, dj and resident at the cult sunday circus, a collective infamous for throwing their long-lasting, day-after-the-night-before affairs. he regularly makes his presence felt at the most credible club nights and parties in and around the labels home town. as with the imprint he breaks ground for, koman has been making music for the last ten years with two previous releases already to his name. drawing inspiration from hawtins de9 - closer to the edit work with regard to the deconstruction of previous productions, the reassembling of intriguing new forms dominates his modus operandi and leads to this latest offering. the champagne breakfast ep puts forward the titular track on the a-side, ably abetted by in love and its dub remix love dub on the flip. an uplifting track which keeps on giving, the new release has already been subjected to test runs in the critical environs of a packed sub club and has proved worthy of the plaudits so far received.

4lux is proud to bring you the highly anticipated spanner in the works track, a crazy house bomb with hints of uk dub-step. the release contains 2 strong forward-thinking remixes by gerd & alden tyrell and nicholas.

kris wadsworth is an increasingly rare breed of artist that flat refuses to play industry games and pander to current trends, focusing on the darker, more uncompromising (and more honest) realms of electronic music. releases have steadily clocked up for such esteemed imprints as boe recordings, nrk music, alphahouse, get physical and morris/audio, landing on hypercolour for 2009’s impressive ‘deport this” (and subsequent single “mainline”), and it is for the eclectic and forward thinking uk label that wadsworth aims his second full length player at.

the second release in 2014 is yet another debut on local talk, the german trio tim vita, oliver gehrmann, xaver hirsh serve up their take on house music, jazzy and deep , warm & organic-sounding tracks. from the energetic yet jazzy opening track jazzclub to the to the forward pushing street sounds, they’ll have you smiling and vibing in no time. the flip, blessed munchkin, cleverly drawing things to a close and showcasing their jazz influences. simply put, their trinity ep is inspirational house music down to its soul. local talk is talking to you!

a heavy, heavy remix package here from hypercolour. step forward bonobo, kowton and dark sky, who all contribute stellar remixes of maya jane coles dont put me in your box ep, originally out in 2011

without blinking an eye, the californian double trouble known as myron & e bring yet another dose of heavy soul to the table. behind closed doors switches gears from their previous material, providing this time a genuine up-tempo dancer. propelled forward by the mayfieldesque stylings of the soul investigators, the tune should shatter knees at any northern soul setting around the globe.

apparel music pushes forward with a four track single from label-founder kisk. the italian producer teams up with some associates of the imprint on a couple of the featured cuts, while anton kubikov reworks the title track to shape up the *friends* ep.

churches schools and guns. a provocative name for a provocative album of techno from one of the genres most consistently intriguing producers, lucy. this, his second solo album, pushes forward from his debut full-length, 2011s wordplay for working bees, and firmly establishes him in a league of his own.

nice price deal !!! intense, edgy and forward thinking detroit rooted techno. yet another diverse ep by simon haydo on dem. the light in the end of the tunnel is almost visible now.

starting off the new year with one of the most forward-thinking entries in the series to date, defected presents nick curly in the house features two mixes of deep, emotive house and techno and the natural evolution in the thriving relationship between label and artist. the exclusive vinyl sampler features cuts from the likes of johnny d, mood ii swing, guti, mark fanciulli and nick himself.

groovement has been developing its artistic connection with japan in recent years, so sais integration as a member of the labels on-going group of producers feels nothing short than natural. this first record showcases his meticulous approach to electronic music creation, with 4 original tracks that constitute a strong demonstration of his potential. flying with you” is a collection of tracks with a house matrix feel, sometimes revealing a dramatic pulse other times hypnotic forward thinking moves, but always with a subtle melodic texture that makes it work for the mind, body and soul. in fact, sais music is both luminous and dense, inviting us to embark on a trip but giving us the freedom to dream about our own destination. its a beautiful sense of interaction between the creator and his audience.

russian producer neotnas deliveres >slow & steady<, his first ep on soundtravels (st006). we have already introduced him on our first various artist ep >point of view part 1< (st005). typical for his sound is that warm, organic feel all over his house and dubtechno productions. very often accompanied by female vocals and its almost like you hear somebody play a live instrument if you listen carefully. the ep kicks off with the massive floorfiller >trunk party<. an energetic, solid built up track with that bassline killer hook. >user mood< has that typical basic channel touch. dubby techno guided by a floating bassline and little pleasant delays. we are slowly moving forward with evolving sticky, dubby beats in the title track >slow & steady<. this one will warm up every dancefloor, but is also very welcome in the afterhours. the last addition to this ep is >hold<, a warm deephouse track with moody, hopeful and sensitive sounds which reflect beautiful emotions. timeless material again which covers you up like a warm blanket. enjoy!

packed with three headphone jams that work on the dancefloor, animals marks the entry of a new creative force into the throne of blood family and a return to a lighter, more spaced-outvibe than much of the nyc-based imprint’s output over the past year. with an eye towards pushing things forward whilst keeping a foot firmly planted in a shared past spent raving to all sorts of dance music, throne of blood is proud to introduce our latest signing: pleasure planet.

direct from detroit, life on the back 9 is inspirational house music down to its soul. from the energetic yet soulful opening track finally (baby be mine), released on planet-e in 2013, to the melodious, groovy basslines, piano riffs and high synths of night light, to the forward pushing, make you dance saved forever, to the bumpin god he is, to the funky tech instrumental spiritual warfare, to the grooved out melodic the friend i lost to hiding in your love - all about getting lost in dancing to the music (dancing is a form of worship), to the pause and reflect selah interlude to my virtuous woman

hiroshi watanabe remix, robert armani remix! supported by ben klock, marcel dettmann, frank muller, marcel fengler, sascha dive, dario zenker, steven tang

supported by: blawan, surgeon, dave clarke, james ruskin, tommy four seven, speedy j, chris liebing, joseph capriati, gary beck, perc, and, marcel dettmann, truncate, lucy, pfirter, rebekah, truss, forward strategy group, chris finke, giorgio gigli, the public stand, radial, darko esser, clouds, paul birken, cassegrain, kriz, developer, mr. jones, lag, sunil sharpe, charlton, svreca, boddika, paul mac, henning baer, nx1, joachim spieth, exium, markus suckut, the black dog, xhin, samuli kemppi, hans bouffmyhre, christian wunsch, inigo kennedy, adam x.

after several releases on ostwind, amuse gueule, catch & release, m.m.a.d and kondens, josh strikes back with another hot three tracker in his forward pumpin techno style

l.a.g second 12inch comes in the form of a head-to-head featuring point break and jordan. each take a side and two tracks each, providing lush melodies, throbbing bass and a forward thinking take on house/techno. seriously killer jams, highly recommended!

sect returns to the heart of the history once more. chicagos legacy is finally represented on the label by one of the finest producers of this city and sound, dj skull. words cant do justice to the legacy of this legend of house and techno music. for almost three decades skull has produced of some of the finest dancefloor tracks ever made, be it through saber (trax), djax, hybrid, majesty recordings, tresor, or many others. here the dark knight offers four very special cuts that reaffirm his legendary status. the title track combines the most up-to-date techno production techniques with the inimitable chicago jacking sound. *promise of peace* retrieves traditional house values on the mellower end of the musical scale, while *reboot* gets back to the straight-up techno, with some nicely understated acid elements, and finally *big girls* is informed by both reggae dub and forward thinking techno.

136° club - known as a established club in hamburgs redlight district, is now launching a new music label: 136 degreerecordings. a symbiosis of club and music is about to begin. their first release named sinus ep comes along with strong and arms wide open sounds. frederick alonso, kevin over or neal porter are just some of the names to be mentioned who add their great sound to this first ep. special focus on tapesh and his great remix of muovos track called clap your hands. grooving, pumping and drivining deep and tech house will be characteristic for the first release. a great album in all its facets - it makes you looking forward to whats coming up next. its all about their love for 4/4 grooves.

vinyl only !!
for the 1st djebali reworks, christian burkhardt and hreno & the mole made 2 excellent remixes of djebalis track

adrian niculae, also known as priku is one of bucharests finest djs and producers. after releasing for labels like arpiar and all inn he has now decided to release and produce independently. going forward, motif will feature most of his work, as well as some of his close aquaintances. acoustic is the name chosen for motif 01 and experiment is the game. similar to his last experience with arpiar, bonita mariposa is a dreamy, yet pumping track, filled with shakers and spikes that go along perfectly with the dark piano. afterhour delight or possibly an intricate starter, it could be either of them. marker keeps the piano but inserts more rhythm, more percussion, more mystery while micro house is blended with 808 rims and an addictive synth that will surely keep you...
pressing on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl)

at the center of anything lies its core. whether mechanical, organic, global, or human, the core presents an essence around which objects and systems unfold. this ep is the inaugural seed of the vrv concept. four tracks here display varying degrees of aggressive, essential techno, with stripped-down elements containing measured amounts of grit, power and depth. the eps use of tension and dynamics continues to propel the music forward, building to an epic finale, a great closer.

after showcasing new talents, dissonant brings it back to the man in charge. marc antona delivers his latest forward-thinking rhythmic masterpiece ride safari. after his captivating last ep brush rush, he proves once again what a diverse producer he can be.

4th title from this great collaborative techno label from london, another fine bundle of established artists go head to head... bros004 brings together two legends of the techno world mike parker and paul birken. they have created a track that is a minimal system killer, driving forward with pure subtly thats hypnotising as well as forceful. on the flip side greg shappert (donor) and bill youngman move and step around distorted drums and synth lines creating a never ending in your face techno track!

more fresh & effective techno tools from blue hour. limited clear vinyl with insert and poly sleeve... in quick succession after his debut ep, blue hour continues to deliver raw & effective techno on his self-titled imprint. the second release >axis motive< pushes the next instalment forward into slightly austere, jacking territory.

the latest musical addition to the classic family is mr. dan beaumont. integral in the birth of disco bloodbath, paris acid ball, macho city and setting up the london basement rave institutions dance tunnel and dalston superstore, dan wowed lukes heart a year ago after sending him this throwback, move forward disco, hi - energy, house stomper.

looking back at the on the prowl catalog one will notice the string of italian producers simoncino, nicholas, marvin & guy. otps love affair with italian producers continues with south italys nasty boy. with a half dozen eps already under his belt, he continues his forward march down the road of deeper house. his tracks tend to have a lovely melancholy with simple pads, and a vibe thats hard to ignore

we are looking forward to introduce marco resmanns new ep on watergate record, which starts off with a rad-feature: life about to change is a vocal-based track, whose dreamy synth-scapes wind around a deeply reduced beat structure

next sinnmusik. 4 deep blunts between new york and chicago house. forward thinking label, publishing group and talent scouts >sinnmusik< present another promising producer in kassel based georgi barrel. with his roots set in hip-hop production, georgis debut ep >ghetto dinner< is a pack of roughly forged house grooves peppered with dusty percussion and soulful vocals.

amazing futuristic and forward thinking three track ep by japanese producers takuya matsumoto, hiroyuki onozawa and kouji nagahashi. exotic house music from asia made with a fresh approach thats stirring up influences from jacking chicago and japanese pioneers such as yellow magic orchestra. titles are chicago/brazil , ele-factory, route 8 connection. recommended!

mike shannon throws another volley of no way back and only forward techno. gravitron is the monster a side named after a cheap amusement park ride that spins its passengers inside a wheel faster and faster until its passengers are all floating off the ground.

late night tales and bonobo were pretty much made for each other, it just took them a while to both realise it. stepping forward into the compiler’s spotlight for the 33rd edition is simon green – aka bonobo – a musician, producer and dj perfectly suited to soundtrack an evening spent reclining to some parallel beats.
heavyweight 180 gram double vinyl plus 12x12 inch print of the cover art and download code for the mixed and unmixed tracks.

german techhouse producer marco riemann is back on imola-music with*klangzeit*, cooperation with internationally known producer someone else! after two releases on steve bugs pokerflat, *klangzeit* is now marcos latest releases on his own label imola-music which he manages together with the cologne producer jens zimmermann. all tracks on *klangzeit* are straight forward minimal-/techhouse stuff which are clearly oriented to clubs peaktime. the beats and hooklines are stripped down to the minimal bones which sucks you into its groove from the first kick drum beat.

b-stock! cover with seam split and bent corner. longstanding zoo artist lee pennington presents his first solo ep on the label. comes with romping, stomping berghain esque remix by spencer parker. already the most forward thinking music project ever to hit the island of ibiza, channel zoo was initially an event offering a variety of cutting edge new sounds, provided by the unrivaled underground house and techno record labels of the future. with rapid development from ibiza into hosting channel zoo events at the most prominent clubs in europe featuring only the best artists it was only a matter of time before a serious imprint was established. channel zoo recordings will showcase and push future artists that are keeping music real and fresh without any hype or marketing gimmicks. expect to see and hear a gathering of devoted producers and artists as channel zoo recordings is predicted to make a real impact in electronic music ...keep locked on!

silence in metropolis aims to act as a hub for new artists breaking through, artists who mine a forward thinking vein of deep house, techno and the many shades in between. for their 4th release they turn to uk talent michael mclardy for two original tracks and two remixes, one from p lopez and one from evren ulusoy.

the long awaited follow up to the critically acclaimed *a fistful of dubplates* (zoom records) which featured dj harvey and was championed by the likes of françois kevorkian, ashley beedle, dimitri from paris and david morales to name but a few. this time dub versions of four double yellow tracks from their recently released album *life in the slow lane*.

young turks are set to release another great ep in 2013, joining fka twigs, sampha and koreless is spanish producer pional.
some may know pional as the john talabot collaborator responsible for stand tracks *destiny* and *so will be now* from his critically acclaimed *fin* album - an album frequently ranked as one of the best electronic records of 2012. his invisible/amenaza ep brings the groove and audio-perfectionism of these collaborations but adds an unsettling sense of paranoia which brings the music depth and tension - *invisible amenaza* translates as invisible threat. pionals influences arent really worn on his sleeve, but the forward thinking producer adds his influences of the zombies, roy ayres, and the police into a sound that manages to work on the dancefloor as well as the headphones.

andreas gehm returns to abstract acid with another series of dark and demented basement jams. >a groove ep< features six tracks of his signature style so you know what to expect – its no frills, no nonsense, straight up jack your body business, made for those who still love the sound of that little silver box. limited to 300 copies.

dj sliink, springing from the jersey club scene, has built an impressive reputation for his contributions to north american dance music. so much so that vibe magazine included him on their list of 30 djs to watch. his angular, spare take on club music can be described as straight forward, as much as a punch in the face can be described as straight forward anyway

nice price deal !!! after ugur projects great success on subotnik, the ostwind guys presents another 2 track 10inch weapon from this sympatic turk based in istanbul. diren & gezi are two tracks made for the dj and the crowd. diren comes with his deep moving bass and nice minimalistic clicking heads which reminds us on the up to date mini tech sound. the hook of gezi speeks for itself, combined with a forward going groove, this track was made to rock! a great new spezi, without many rethoric, just to the point.

early support comes from mathias kaden, monika kruse, nick curly, gregor tresher, paolo martini, ray okpara, gorge, tripmastaz, markus homm, toni rios, bunte bummler, huxley, steffen deux, johnny d, tuccilo

we feel very honored to present our new baby rue de plaisance-re issue to the world. we are starting this project to re-release some of our favorite tracks from back in the days, as we believe they need to be made known to the new and upcoming generation. these are our rootz. for our first opus we have invited from the uk the infamous duo >idjut boys< who surely have much to offer with over 20 years of releasing contemporary dance music all over the globe. for our first issue we chose their track >not reggae< supported by forward thinking mixes by varoslav and david k who pushed those classics to another level. we hope, all of you, will enjoy this new project as much as we do. quality timeless music on vinyl...

arts is an independent label established in 2013 based on sonic dimensions. arts go forward with the immense talent of jonas kopp, no need to introduce jonas kopp anymore. the 4 tracks define the debut of jonas on arts in the best way possible. techno, concrete and functional.

andrey terekhov is known to the world as eastcolors, and is known for his wide-scale, expansive sound on releases for labels such as critical, samurai and hospital. now, it is demand records who take up the talented young russians work, the swiss imprint is respected the world over for its strength of roster, quality of releases and forward-thinking vision. the perfect combination of artist and label, then, for the issue of the light ep. the original is straight up classic eastcolors, with ranging depth, soulful vocals and urgent, percussive beats. the flow is augmented with some flashing electronics, smooth delivery and top drawer arrangement and production. truly a gifted musician, if you have slept on eastcolors up to now, it is time to wake up.

pareto park presents the first collaboration between george lanham and david meiser with the pair serving up a blend of abrasive modern techno and classic influences. the opener distress sets the tone and grabs the listener from the start with its moody vocals punctuating a sinister beat. lanham s cabot cove syndrome hits hard with a growling synth lead, pushed forward by a building siren. whilst rising entropy and co operation 1 both reveal the duo s mills influences, yet aimed at modern club play. a strong ep with the vinyl release featuring 4 additional locked grooves.

culprits 39th ep release is an altogether special affair. the masters of epic underground pop, one of the most exciting and respected songwriting/production teams in dance music, benoit & sergio enter the labels artistic canon in emphatic fashion. their two- song culprit debut glows with the duos forward thinking musical ideas, at once sweeping and intimate, and which depth and sophistication represents a leap in the los angeles-based imprints growth

support by juan atkins, brothers vibe, valnetino kanzyani, ray okpara, guy j, andre galuzzi, phil kieran, chris lattner, rampa, nekes, federico molinari, fimo, patrick bateman, mathias schaffhaeuser and many more! enough! music is back with its newest ep package made from three berlin based artists who bring their own unique sound and styles, a stong statement that these three rising talents are certainly ones to watch closely over this coming year. first we must speak about the two originals provided by george p., aptly named <start> and <stop>, each track carries the signature drive and syncopation typical in any george p. track. <start> is a hypnotic and smooth tech driver, pushing forward with intense percussion rhythms, haunting synth lines and intense pads in support, this has all the hallmarks of any classic detroit cut only with more panache. <stop> continues in the same vain with a raw and jacking tech mix, the intensity growing as the track evolves, a driving stab and tom bass establish a funkiness that becomes infectious and certainly a big dance floor number. the first remix comes from label boss danilo schneider who is <pause remix> of start brings on a solid deep groove perfect for the early hours, yet doesn t loose any of the intensity of the original, this is danilo at his very best and most definitely one killer deep ass shaker here!last but not least is the second remix is by edgar jack who is version of <stop> (aptly named <you know i don t want to>) manages to capture all the rawness and colour of the original as a funky, jacking mix with deep dubby basses and a nasty swing groove that will knock your hip out…yes, you ve been warned.enough! music delivers once again with a very strong and promising ep that will certainly please the dance floor and rumble those speakers from side to side, these three gents from berlin have delivered four powerful and unique cuts that you know you can just simply sink your teeth into.