assiduous presents their first vinyl release which is full of deep richness and undiluted soul. side a contains heavy bass, synth stabs and a driving four to the floor beat that keeps the groove while a female vocal emerges later adding a bit of mysticism to the vibe on, meat and potatoes. side b brings to mind the sound of hard work in motion which is what the outfit, assiduous is noted for. an aggressive deep house attribute that is also laced with a soulful female vocal that seems to stir up a spiritual overtone into the mix on, no mo

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london based producers ethyl & flori continue their recent rebirth with a classy ep on sudden drop, *white lotus rebellion* kicks things off with a simmering house groove, *sidestep* takes things in an altogether different direction, harnessing the energy of the baser side of uk nightlife whilst *shorthand* rides a more traditional techno route with its bigger room vibe.

russian label gost zvuk (roughly translates as state standards for sound) releases its well anticipated third record which is a courtesy of oleg buyanov - moscow s underground scene veteran also known as ol. inspired by some late soviet documentaries exploring russias nature and science, this musical adventure reflects olegs very unique take on nostalgic post-soviet neo-romanticism. driven by raw and jazzy house groove, this record showcases the work from one of the high-profile russian producers of our time. supported by the likes of huerco s, anthony naples and madteo. limited hand-stamped white 12inch

the utopia project, yet another one of many pseudonyms for legendary producer rheji burrell of burrell brothers fame. all 4 of the files contained within this ep bear the classic hallmarks and sounds of the burrell brothers signature style, taut drum programming, deep, melodic synth washes, bass-lines from the darkest recesses of nycs streets and dance-floors and an instantly recognizable atmosphere. like much of the brothers output these tracks are designed to be heard either very, very late at night or in the early hours of the morning and are some of the defining sounds of new yorks underground night-clubs in the formative parts of the 1990s. a true underground house record, over 20+ years old and still sounding as fresh and current as ever, file 1 is now available again for 2015, re-mastered and re-pressed with the permission of and in conjunction with the burrell brothers / nu-groove records, new york city.

mulen marks the arrival of its second vinyl with the release aloft from tish. this kiev-based lady is definitely seen as a key player in the ukrainian underground. the original mix of aloft is stripped-down vogue techno with a funky baseline and tick-tock percussion. the track is flashing out the skippy, atmospheric style one might call mulen s signature sound. under number two we have samples of silence where tish explores possibilities of rhythm and space. the track progresses through a clean path of precision drums to a warmer meditative lead. on the b-side cadenza native valentino kanzyani plugs 9 minute remix of the titled aloft. quoting a minimal running techno, kanzyani stockpile some much-needed tension while keeping the arrangement uncluttered. his hypnotic groove beneath a blunted and ponderous baseline deliver us a darker, more cosmic vibe.

making his rnt debut here is dj vas with a wide-reaching quartet of edit stylings. originally a member of pioneering french-touch group kojak, vas seasoned production approach really shines through on this package, whether in the blistering groove of wizard funk, the classic boogie of the moment, the dub reggae styles of alright, or the smooth-as-silk cream. theres truly a bit of something for every party on this 12inch

vinyl only release! sakadat records return with their third release presenting you two kaitaro minimal deep house tracks with extraordinary groove. dj support: raresh, shlomi aber, oshana, ody, dan noel, ittetsu, faster, vid, dan farserelli, nima gorji, fabio ferro, tulbure, negru, piticu & rhadoo

polluted system is a track suitable for the main room, the energy of the kick and the bass leave no respite from start to finish as a joint of metal percussion and synths fit gradually to fill the sound spectrum of this track. becomes human machine in a few minutes, using acid and industrial sounds, conveys the idea of the change that is happening around us: people are becoming more and more machines, and this is the soundtrack of the mutation. unlocked human, while remaining in acid and mechanical territories, thanks to a groove of more organic toms and hi hat still let the human element glimpse, not yet deleted by the machines, all accompanied by a relentless kick which makes it a perfect tool from the dancefloor . no system, which give the title to the ep, ends this sequence with dreamy and futuristic atmospheres, the ruling part is still a simple but instantly recognizable acid bass, over breakbeat-oriented rhythmics.

carl craig needs no introduction, he has been at the forefront of the international techno scene for over 20 years and has amassed a truly enviable back catalog of releases utilizing various pseudonyms and collaborating with many different artists during his stellar career. one of the detroit natives most enduring and popular guises has been his paperclip people project which has been active since 1991. country boy goes dub was originally released in 1996 on the seminal paperclip people long-player the secret tapes of dr.eich. its blend of samples, metallic drum machines, 808s, guitar loops and serious dubwise tendencies made it stand out instantly. as with a lot of craigs legendary productions it had that otherworldly swing, an incessant groove and a melding of various styles, sounds and influences informing its spirit.

after an a-side debut on m_red ltd’s heady 10’’ series, shadowy outfit overall severity return with their first full outing for key vinyl. much like the slabs of steely sonic wares that have paved the way before it, “knowing the healing” presents three works of on-point dance floor material we’ve come to associate with the underground tastemaker. “explain pain” is the ep’s aggravated opener. a pounding kick and itchy percussion unfurls into a din of claps and noises, spliced with melodious peals and a low-slung sort of groove. “backfiring nerves” is one of those cool peak-time weapons: frantic yet subtle, deeply groovy and plied with much-loved vintage crashes. “parasympathetic” then concludes in the form of a chugging basement bomb awash with bleary acid tones, crystal hats and muted dissonant chimes. all in all, “knowing the healing” marks a powerful entry into the ring from these ones-to-watch newcomers.

kaiser is a bari-based producer and dj. he began his collaboration with etruria beat in 2013 with the track conversation, part of the va named bud sampler (part 1), many times played by richie hawtin. today he presents his first ep for etruria, entitled medusa.the pack consists of two original tracks save the chord, so entitled because of the presence of some overlapping dub-chords which intersect one each other and create a melody on which grows a well balanced groove and medusa taking its name by the ep, is a techno track with an aggressive and imposing rhythm, perfect for the most powerful dancefloors!

op.discs highly acclaimed 2013 double pack from radiq aka yoshihiro hanno receives some heavy reworking from three of his label mates, fumiya tanaka, akiko kiyama and aoki takamasa. fumiya tanakas reinterpretation provides an extensive, deep down edition of vida noir and renders the original beats into a minimal bass behemoth of a track that clocks in at almost ten minutes. akiko kiyama shows her peerless talent in her revision of rondo. the beats and pieces are sticking like glue each other to render exotic and mesmerizing aspect of radiqs original. aoki takamasa shows his further involvement into minimalism on his version of calling, channels a micro-house groove into a multilayered beast.

more essential burrell related goodness from the vaults of nu-groove. this time the brothers collaborate with basil thomas aka the wonderfully named basil hardhaus on “make me dance-, another stomping ny garage house smasher from 1991. it’s all here, vocal mixes, dubs, shout outs to all the radio and club dj’s of the day, the record store and promotions people and most importantly - the regulars and dancers of nyc’s legendary shelter club where the brothers were regular fixtures! on the flipside there’s more garage pressure in the shape of the grooving “for the underground” and 2 separate mixes of the much sampled (but never bettered!) “black man-. all the tracks included here have that deep, late night, classic sound that is instantly recognizable as the burrell brothers, sultry vocals, warm pads & heavy, swinging, raw drum beats! “make me dance” has always been one of the tougher 12&#8243,,,,,,,s to track down from the enviable nu-groove catalog. now it’s here, back again, re-mastered, re-pressed and re-issued in conjunction with the burrell brothers and nu-groove records. complete with original label artwork. one for the real house heads!

liiebermann is a japanese duo, ko-ta, previously ran stratosphere label in kushiro hokkaido, and his label mate, kiyokazu hamawaki. after releasing from labels like 31337 rcords/kina music/numbolic/early dub/multivitamins, they decided to set up a vinyl only label gabriiela. springy percussion and cutup samples with unique groove in lower frequency makes 3 tracks purely original. 3 tracks of floor bomb!

huge record! please make room for a brand new label in the house! we are delighted to introduce you our first release that will highlight some super quality house music delivered by the house legend mr. hector moralez, the master of rhythm and beats, the one and only tuccillo and the romanian groove sensation, the well known negru. its all about house music baby!!! one love!!

the second 12- single from echospace in 2014, engineered and mixed down from 1/4- analog tape and mastered by the talented fellas at alchemy mastering in london, focusing and enriching every finite detail. -fading lights,-, a vortex of analog warmth provides a provocative synergy pushing the boundaries between synthetic and organic movement, a sonic illusion. these enthralling hypnotic moments lead us into the seduction of groove with, -magenta- a lesson in space and bass. the art of restraint is clearly on display as one feels as they are floating in zero gravity for an extended 14 minute journey which leaves you feeling as though only a moment has gone by, sonic submersion of the highest order. this is music to drift out, to float in, to dream thru, to love to, the magic is in the mystics. essential! only 1 per customer

spell pets backwards to get step. spell step forwards to find pets going back to basics. step is the new concept vinyl only label from the founder of pets, catz n dogz, that highlights the rawest forms and root functions of quality club music. step finds the fundamental groove with under-the-radar house and techno that is isn’t afraid to be rough around the edges. step is limited promo, zero hype, and all about the music. each new step will be released every four months on vinyl only.

finally, the right time has arrived! we are very excited to announce our brand new concept >tzinah on black<, represented by an authentic collection of mind-boggling grooves that are about to be released exclusively on wax. for the very first edition we are glad to divulge to our fans 3 tracks that resemble in depth the tzinah sound. from the top of our heart, we have grabbed crocodile soup, who, after the memorable tzinah showcase in berlin, went back to the studio to express all his feelings in >those magic moments<. faster makes his presence felt once again in our camp, bringing along a bunch of heavy bass and deeply mesmerizing drums that we can feel in his hypnotic trip that bares the name >vrei, nu vrei<. finally, the mystic duo of felipe valenzuela and jkco mosqueira is unafraid to take us for a ride on an enigmatic groove through unknown places, leaving us in a state of >inexacto<. will we drop this one in our main set or keep it for the after-hours? so, get your shelves ready, get your bags ready, and especially, get your turntables ready! >tzinah on black< is coming on vinyl only! from tzinah with love!

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lady blacktronika aka “the first lady of beatdown” brings three solid productions with all in vain ep, the next instalment on bass culture records. discovered on myspace by mike huckaby back in 2007, lady blacktronika’s sound brings a gritty edge from her street days, while simultaneously oozing a unique female sensitivity. making an impressive transition from the days when the dj boys wouldn’t let her play with their toys, she runs multiple labels, sound black recordings, sound kemystry and is co-creator of cocaine records, as well as releasing on deep explorer, skylax, underground quality and now bass culture. jumping straight in with learn me baby, the a side sets the tone with a deep and pounding, powerful groove. the title track takes it up a notch, the most incessant of the package, built for that peak-time dance floor fury. while the techno undertones remain, lord knows is a beautiful swirling house number that infuses the ears and body. the common denominator in all cases is the resonating voice of lady blacktronika herself, adding the human touch… a touch of soul.

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suspicion is a funky piano summer house anthem with nice female vocals by lucky 15 flip over for shooter in original and dub version aimed directly for the bigger floors not to be missed

lonelady meldet sich mit einem 6-minütigen funky dance-groover zurück. -groove it out- klingt wie eine fusion aus dem spät-70 er disco-punk-funk von esg und a guy called geralds hypnotischem ibiza-klassiker -voodoo ray-. mit leichter funkgitarre und erfrischenden (vocal-)passagen über einem einfachen machine-drumbeat. organik trifft elektronik, produziert von lonelady zusammen mit bill skibbe

locked groove marks his return to hotflush with the grandiose, puzzlingly-titled >enigma<. its a colossal record whose bass-centric melody looms large. large enough, even, to inspire what is nowadays a rare scuba remix. a counterpoint to these theatrics comes in the way of wandering in a cage, a broken-beat creeper flaunting the belgians ear for subtlety, and two beatdown versions of the title track that fit neatly into your dj toolbox.

for their second vinyl only release, laboratory records bring talents from bucharest, budapest and paris. between micro house and house music, the combination of these 4 bombs presented by collective machine & marina karamarko, olivian nour, alex davis, ange siddhar & illan nicciani is the biggest tool of this end of year.

having taken a break from releasing on the basic grooves imprint, shane linehan returns to his native label with a straight up house music two tracker. side a meditate on this takes inspiration from detroit styles. moving chords, slammin claps and a chopped up scat style vocal is what s on offer here. the b side -the unintentional dub is a stripped back eeh, dub true to the original bg style.

the very first release is by montreal based artist, stefny winter who emerges here with a wonderfully crafted tuned project. slightly stripped down but at the same time, providing a low end, fizzle bass, winter pushes hypnotic rhythms with a not so subtle smirk. a wink to audion, or a perlonesque aesthetic, this ep ensues a groovy moment as well as heartily groove.

keep the groove on is an atmospheric electrohouse track that builds the whole way through his several breakdowns flip over for the very atmospheric cellar door with its cool acidic flavour and huge synth riffs not to be missed

tom findlay (groove armada) und late night tales beweisen wieder einmal geschmack und stilsicherheit. auf spätsiebziger yacht-pop folgt supercooler 80s groove, der sound der post-disco-Ära, als der soul/r&b das synthesizer-zeitalter enterte. wir hören begnadete jimmy jam/terry lewis-produktionen für thelma houston und alexander o neal, wir hören sharon brown in einer produktion der disco-legende tee scott, wir hören die Übergroover mtume und zapp, wir hören die smashhits von donna allen, rene & angela und des timex social clubs, und als exklusives cover hören wir eine superbe version von sugardaddy (tom findlay & tim hutton) des hitklassikers *dont look any further*.
die 3x12 inch lp erscheint als limitierte 180g pressung mit 18 von 20 ausgespielten tracks, audiophil auf halber geschwindigkeit gemastered, inkl. bonus-download-code mit allen tracks (einmal komplett ausgespielt, einmal als mixset) in wav/mp3-formaten, im gatefold mit antistatischen innentaschen.

groove line records autumn series of properly licensed rare disco / funk reissues continues with two superb slices of dance floor soul from the little known candy bowman >i wanna feel your love and since i found you (love is better than ever).<

karton returns with their fourth various artists vinyl release! 180 gram vinyl only with stunning artwork and tracks by fernando costantini & alexandar kyosev, karton co-owner pelle, guy from downstairs and vincenzo perez! four groove infected tracks perfect for either opening, peak time, or closing sets.

plr006 - posh brings us a 2 track ep of stripped back minimal groove with strong break beat influence. this ep finishes off our series of 300 only vinyl before we increase to a still limited 400 copies. vinyl only | limited 300 copies | never repressed

as bass culture proudly reaches its 40th release, it gives us great pleasure to welcome back john jastszebski after he last turned out an ep for us back in 2012. releases for phonogramme and robsoul in the past two years have confirmed that he is a force to be reckoned with in the booming parisian house and techno scene. his approach on the would be back e.p fits in perfectly with the bass culture aesthetic, delivering tracks with a simple immediacy, always loaded with soul in just the right places, but never shirking the all-important groove. > would be back< s sturdy beat leads neatly up to a colourful burst of piano chords and rousing strings that make this into a perfect summer house cut. > fevrier< comes on with an entirely different season in mind, as mysterious and dubby tendrils of synths and samples unfurl around each other with a distinctly wintry mood. > my girl< meanwhile keeps the energy levels up with a stripped back, punchy beat, filling the space in the mix out with rousing pads that soothe and uplift.for a remix of > would be back<, we decided to turn to a long-time legend of the uk house scene, nail. his remix takes a more emotive approach to johns original, dropping in some playful synth lines and dreamy effects with stunning results. reaching across all seasons, situations and times of day and night, the would be back e.p delivers just the kind of versatile house music that sets our souls alight here at bass culture

mallorcas dakpa has been on a roll since amam released his debut ep last fall. he has contributed to several compilations, including amams own hand out series, kina music s fade to k pt. 3 and wizz vinyl s sonar sampler 2014, plus eps for labels like district raw and serial number 849. but amam gets the honor of issuing his first own vinyl release, the distres ep. the opening title track is an exercise in jacking minimalism, vibrant tech house with just the essentials, but more than enough to get the floor moving. then, ademus gets into a slightly more colorful groove, with tropical percussive interplay and some whooping voice for a humanistic accent (is that brigitte bardot?). on the flip, virgo gives a modern update to the frenzy of acid house. the title alone brings virgo four to mind. on that note, this one is an effective tool for warping minds and evoking spastic dance moves. finally, the dependable gaetano vinci a.k.a. hooved reinterprets ademus with a heavy dose of melodic funk and symphonic washes, making the track into an entirely new creation.

deep minimalistic 3track ep - 2014 repress

minuendo presents -between earth and space- mnd28#331 new various artists, 12- limited edition, hand numbered, vinyl only & no repress. contains tracks by joey kay, artist from chicago for second time he returns after previous work at -keep the face- now he presents two tracks -i wonder- beautiful vocal deep house soulful and -in a trance- techno tool for the dance floor. spanish producer jesus gonsev owner of troubled kids presents -seppuku- a deep house groove made in spain. finally debuting on minuendo representing swiss artists, allstar motomusic feat nicole b artist from deepart sounds presents -little trinidadian girl- 100% chicago house sounds, real flute and vocal, a perfect track to play or listen.

adam has spent nearly a year crafting his latest full length excursion. aptly entitled irreformable. his latest endeavor is sculpted in innovative sound design and mixed down in full dynamic range. spanning a theme of diverse styles from start to finish irreformable refuses to reform or conform to commercialism. the term all killer no filler applies here.

still riding high on the support for his recent circus collab with ki creighton, new uk talent kydus immediately returns to the label with a brace of new tracks that have already become proven weapons in the sets of label yousef and the mighty carl cox. his latest double-header sees him turn out more fierce grooves and raw funk with a large helping of sun-fuelled piano for good measure. free spirit is captivating from the first drum to the last. a rolling groove, almost house, almost techno. a poignant story told that surrounds the listener with uncompromising positive energy, a huge summer moment if there ever was one. yousef has been nurturing the demo for almost six months, building it from a secret weapon to circus anthem.

ronald burrell s second release as equation on nu-groove is as deep as it gets. we re talking late night nyc back room deepness, often imitated but never bettered. -i ll say a prayer 4 u- is the lead track here, a sublime longing synth groove with a nagging bassline and crisp rimshots, a total -under the radar- anthem straight out of new york city circa 1991 and engineered by the equally as legendary bobby konders, a real undercover gem. the other two cuts on the ep drive further into the night, -domm domm, yeah mm hmm- is another dope basement groove, rocking some classic burrell flavours, and -my life- is a real down-tempo piece that reappropriates the roy ayers classic -my life in the sunshine- while giving it a real -100 bpm house- swing, don t snooze... all in all this is another classic release from the nu-groove vaults, re-mastered and re-pressed here for the first time in conjunction with nu-groove records and the burrell brothers. essential.

rnt and lovebirds, together at last, with a 12 inch ep that oozes summer from every groove! on the a side, the familiar erotic boogie grooves of funk so pretty tickle you in the purple place. on the flip, free sculpts an overlooked 80s jazz pop tune into a shimmering shuffling world beat masterpiece, and then we get down n dirty once again with donwanchooback. cop it and rock it. as ever its pressed on 180 g vinyl and hand stamped label

first time press of an early eighties lost aurra album. tip!

another essential release from the nu-groove vaults, dyckman house is an amazing love letter to nyc from rheji burrell covering 6 tracks of raw late 80s garage house in true burrell style

classic classic classic nyc garage pressure from 1993 here courtesy of george morel, > lets groove< is a true anthem, a sure shot party starter that crossed over into many scenes getting spins from all the big hitters in the usa, the uk garage dons and discerning european house heads alike.
originally released on strictly rhythm this repress boasts two brand new 2014 mixes, one from george himself that strips the og right back to basics and one from newcomer steve nash who updates > lets groove< giving it a more contemporary feel.

after a 12 year break the uk techno label solid groove is back. kicking off with a collaboration with new york artist and metroplex label manager kimyon huggins.

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the fabulous roisin murphy with her single >you know me better<. taken from her top 20 album overpowered, the track is a collaboration with groove armadas andy cato. mixes come from trevor loveys, guy williams, samim, nightmoves!! limited coloured 2x12inch vinyl release, excellent collectors item !!

nach seinem gelungenen beitrag auf der letzten -if this is house i want my money back drei--compilation, folgt nun der erste 12- release des belgischen produzenten locked groove auf permanent vacation. die beiden stücke -thesseus- und -meditations in an emergency- überzeugen erneut durch locked grooves elegant reduzierten wie düsteren ansatz, house und techno auf gekonnte weise zu vereinen. zu -meditations in an emergency- gibt es noch einen remix des italienischen produzenten clockwork, der das original in eine vertrackte techno-version aus den frühen 90igern verwandelt.

groove line records kick off our autumn series of properly licensed rare disco / funk reissues with mothers finest *dis go dis way, dis go dat way / baby love*.

with a bountiful career of singles and ep releases, alongside a host of collaborative and solo monikers spanning a staggering fifteen years, the revenge announces news of his long awaited full length debut album, love that will not die, scheduled for release in march 2015. the first release from the full length lp is three tracker incredible shellsuit

the classic song of the siren is yet another sublime piece of deepest nyc house music from the legendary ronald burrell under his aphrodisiac alias. a stone cold nu-groove classic from 1990, this record has always been a firm favourite with discerning house heads & those in search of a more sublime groove. here, re-mastered & re-issued in its original form, song of the siren is a must have piece. a mysterious, melodic journey that transcends time, sounds fresh & works perfectly no matter how late or how early it is on the dance-floor.

a modern boogie 7 inch on unirhythm!? yep, you heard right! marcellus pittman graces the a-side of the disc on *1044 coplin* - a nice slice of mid west funk sure to appeal to all the boogie heads worldwide. on the flip we have the unirhythm debut from detroits own john cannon. john c is a veteran producer and mc, most recently featured on the j dilla album *rebirth of detroit*. no suprise there - we definitely hear some dilla on *j.c.s groove*. essential!

the third instalment for nightime drama returns with infinite loops presenting something special again with his non conformist sound. the title track dirt, a what could become a staple in the dub techno world. a mission in a sandstorm.. espionage in the desert.. moody, driven with gritty stabs and textures surrounded with experimental atmospheric elements. deep and dubby, a real masterpiece and a must have track! if you loved ntd001 then you will find persiflage takes it to the next level of what you would call the infinite loops hypnotic groove. beautiful,sparse,unpredictable chords that hide and jump out backed with driving beats! both tracks complimenting each other on this high quality release topped off with mastering by the brilliant stefan betke (aka pole).