brian harden enters the sounds of the city team with 3 tracks following the mood operated on his previous works last year. brian continues to draw his path, as confortable and fresh as he was a couple of decades ago, a great welcome and a strong ep for the fresh sounds of the city.

wiederveröffentlichung eines sagenumwobenen dub reggae album auf dem wiederbelebten englischen label burning sounds in einer hochwertigen 180gram edition (re-mastered und mit linernotes). das originalalbum erschien 1978 auf dem label jamaica sound (mit der katalog-nr. jslp 006), europäische pressungen gab es in 1979 für frankreich bei rca und für deutschland bei der fa. bellaphon. laut experten finden sich hier dub-versionen der bunny lee studio band the aggrovators zu dillingers warrior, sugar minott und weiteren noch nicht identifizierten originalen!

belgian producer and owner of entrepot records, uc beatz, is the next artist to appear on the san jose label, roundabout sounds. coming out on vinyl only, the la nuit ep features some sublime house, including my favourite track on the ep, alta paper, and a remix of the title track by jeremiah of grow! records out of vienna. roundabout sounds which is now up to release number 14 with this ep, is the label run by joe babylon marougi, co-founder of plug research. the label released a great various artists triple vinyl package, connecting the compass, that featured such house luminaries marcellus pittman, norm talley and theo parrish, among others.

excellent deep, dark and dubby tracks.

neuauflage des roots dub album-klassiker in einer hochwertigen 180gram edition (remastered und mit linernotes). ursprünglich auf dem observer-label im jahr 1977 (cat: obs 1003) veröffentlicht, verfügt sledge hammer dub über versionen des dennis brown longplayers deep down, eine sammlung von früheren veröffentlichten 7inch singles von niney the observer produziert. laut dem experten harry hawking wurden acht von 10 originaltracks mit den mitgliedern des soul-syndicate im randy s studio und zwei titel mit den cimarons als backing-band in den chalk farm studio (london, uk) aufgezeichnet. höhepunkte sind die von king tubby gemischten tribulation (tribulation version) und so long rastafari (dub long rastafari

hot shot sounds expand their remit with the launch of peddlin trax, a new houseorientated series to keep you riding all day and into the night. first up is the legend of amsterdam s house and hip-hop scene, the master kid sublime, anyone that follows his work on the dopeness galore label will agree this is a fine choice. real hipsters don t dance tees off in a kenny dope does b-boy house kind of vibe, whilst -that ringtone shit- is on more of a dog in the night tip. down below, both get high and one for ibiza are pure house bliss, the sort of cuts you love to slip in the mix, whilst kid sublime heads off into buttery beatdown boogie territory on closing track s.e.x.x.x. met jouwww. a strong start to the series.

mystic jungle s tribe lands to solaria planet with a sound inspired by craters, solar wind and obscure presences who are probably responsible for the hieroglyphics found in an abandoned cavern.

raw analog techno

killer afro business from finlands kojak giant sounds. as ever limited copies and no repress! these never hang around long!

for concealed number 008, martinez follows up his critically acclaimed 3x12- album -o-pen- with another strong two tracks of experimental & minimalistic modern house music. enjoy! support from: zip, sonja moonear, cabanne, sascha dive, alex celler, s.a.m. & sammy dee.

butter sessions are back with more fresh faces from the depths of suburban melbourne. introducing tina wantirna and cale sexton to the team, alongside dan white (who was first seen on butter sessions 2014 various artists compilation) and label heads sleep d on this killer 4-track techno machine!

having previously used their dnuos ytivil offshoot to release material from their nearest and dearest (think batu, bruce, hodge and alex coulton), bristols livity sound crew turns to unknown french producer simo cell. the two tracks showcased here are a rather fine introduction to this newcomer, with opener *piste jaune* offering a clandestine blend of stuttering electro bass, discordant analogue percussion hits and spooky electronics. the mystery man goes for the jugular on *cellar door*, with pitched-down, bleep style melodies and liquid electronics riding an off-kilter, broken techno groove. another fine livity release.

mood ii swing classic from 94... often imitated never bettered.
contains the epic mood ii swing dub - one of their best dub s of all time plus all the original mixes.
if you don t own a copy of this now if your chance to have this benchmark in house music s history.
beautifully re mastered and repressed for 2015 in conjunction with king street sounds.

dave clarkes protege rocks it big time with his crushing debut on the public stand.

the enigmatic danced til midnight graces the debut release for brand new uk label thylacine sounds. bringing together elements of disco, funk, hip hop, afrobeat, complemented perfectly by the spirit-channelling of the likes of fela kuti, babe ruth, chicago transit authority, via francis grasso and larry levan, over the four tracks... danced til midnights *sun bleach* ep is built for dancing, a treat for the ears and the feet. with a special appearance from vinyl hero tall black guy on the collaboration *wheat bread and eggs*, this is an audacious and energetic debut for the label and the artist, and a clear statement of intent of further gems to come on thylacine sounds.

soul jazz records new sounds of the universe: art + sound 2012-15 is a new double album cd (and two separate volumes of double-vinyl) featuring a line-up of some of the most forward-thinking and progressive artists and producers working with electronic music around the world today. the limited edition double vinyl comes in gatefold sleeve with full artwork.

brazilian disco boogie sounds is a compilation that brings together nine of the most important and obscure hits of the brazilian funk-boogie-disco scene during the years of 1978 to 1982.

soul jazz records new sounds of the universe: art + sound 2012-15 is a new double album cd (and two separate volumes of double-vinyl) featuring a line-up of some of the most forward-thinking and progressive artists and producers working with electronic music around the world today. the limited edition double vinyl comes in gatefold sleeve with full artwork.

legendary bronx-bred hip-hop duo camp lo burst onto the scene in 1997, when their classic debut album uptown saturday night (and its anthemic single *luchini*) introduced fans to the los intricate flows and cutting-edge slang editorials. nearly two decades later, geechi suede and sonny cheeba are back with ragtime hightimes, a brand new album produced by longtime collaborator ski beatz. the album finds camp lo and ski beatz pushing past boundaries while staying true to their creative vision.

• the return of resin label head, pris !
• printed insert included
• great dj support
for a better understanding’ sees the return of resin label head, pris with three tracks that delve deeper into the hypnotic sides of techno. the a side features two tracks that tread subterranean ground, each exploring differing sounds, the bright and the dark, whilst the listener is taken on a voyage across the b side with ‘devil in the detail’, a percussive drum track at its core that ebbs and flows throughout.

the third installment of silent movie sounds series features music from four producers each delivering a different cut of deep, hypnotic music. japanese artist mituo shiomi is a regular on simoncino s hotmix records. he kicks off the va with a mesmerizing house track. fresh from his ep on fina records, detroit-based producer appian contributes a thumping track to this 12inch. russian producer alex danilov returns to rhr with a love story to acid. last but not least, the chicagobased coowner of perpetual rhythms, nick marshall aka taelue closes the ep with a deep and emotional track with a solid kick and smooth synth lines.

for the first reference, sounds of the city is happy to welcome the mysterious spirit of the black 808, responsible for one of the hottest pieces of wax in 2013 for eargasmic recordings in chicago. invasion of the black bass is also following the eargasmic record in terms of style. it s warm in every way and infectious. let s get invaded with invasion of the black bass and invasion of the black house. both tracks share the same chords grid, one could be a reinterpretation of the other. both are very warm and melodic. frenzy in firenze on the other side demonstrates sb8s skills for groovy tools and more dj oriented tunes.

excellent dark, deep and dubby tracks! for the fans of basic channel, maurizio

limited edition 12 inch in picture sleeve with artwork by mighty wright. city life is one of the two releases on the beau-jolly label, dating from the following year. a handclapping, screaming, chase through breaking glass and slick 80s pop videos. uptown downtown. red lipstick and white fur coats. glamour, gangs, and boppers. the exclusive artwork by chris wright of turbo island illustrates the crazy in & out vagaries of loves playground.

nice price deal !!! b-stock! cover with bent corner. concealed sounds are very proud to announce martinez fourth studio album, -o-pen-. it has been about four years since he released his -paradigm shift- on moon harbour, and during this time he been busy experimenting in his studio to come up with a very mature sound rooted in the musical output we ve seen lately on his 12- releases for concealed sounds as well as other labels. on -o-pen- the focus is not to make any concept around the tracks or the album itself, but just to have ten full compositions that each have their individuality and not necessarily is the same genre or style. you ll hear more melodies again and instruments, as well as analogue drum machines and modular synths that creates the soundscape of this album. a very organic album, including all sounds from the usual house & techno to more dub, ambient and even jazz influences. we are very excited to release this piece of work.
early support from: zip, ricardo villalobos, raresh, s.a.m., thomas melchior, sylphe, fumiya tanaka..

second episode of the mystic jungle saga, mini-album emerged from the deepness

kensuke fukushima is an up and coming talent from japan. growing up heavily influenced by rock and jazz, he learned to play multiple instruments like lead and bass guitar as well as piano. he s had a few previous releases on labels such as onovu & leap records and was featured on a recent v/a ep on roundabout sounds entitled, fly pattern ep. label boss joe babylon reached out to detoit house legend d wynn to remix the title track. for those that don t already know, d wynn was the resident dj at the histroic music institute as well as tour dj for inner city. he s also one half of r-tyme with derrick may.

bright sounds marks its fourth release by unearthing a hidden late-nineties techno gem: having been a long term fixture of kennedy smith s record bag, the bright sounds label owner leapt at the opportunity to reissue swedish producer henrik johansson s 1997 plug research ep as smyglyssna. carrying all the hallmarks of the dense, cerebral techno that has established the bright sounds catalogue so far, the reappearance of the dold ep on the label makes perfect sense as it continues to cement its place among the most exciting techno labels to emerge in the past 18 months. vinyl only release

...and tapes added electronics - a shot of drum song and a giddily intense binghi dub. total murder.

what can be said about kerri chandler that hasn t already been said? the man is one of the greats of contemporary house music, a true legend & one of the most hard working & consistent producers out there today. trionisphere, his (second) lp from 2003 has it all, those gritty drums, the deep garage groove, the church feeling that influences so much of his sound & those bass-lines that he s renowned for are all here, not forgetting the outstanding vocal performances from his long-time collaborator dee dee brave amongst a cast of other guests. the sounds on the lp are wide ranging, from the uplifting latin swing of ye yo ma (mother) to the sparse, pacey, heads down house of it s you we re treated to a glimpse into mr.chandler s sound world across 2x12inchs & we all know that can only be a good thing! trionisphere has always been a fond favourite with house aficionados around the world & hasn t been available for a little while.until now! fully re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released in conjunction with king street sounds, nyc & made available again for 2015 in it s original format with the permission & participation of all rights holders. now s your chance to own a piece of ny/nj house history!

10 rare french disco and boogie titles, all produced between 1975 and 1984. 500 copy press - check! on one hand, tracks by overdrive, marché noir, didier makaga or france-lise, were produced by underground artists and labels from the french caribbean and african community and also filled with the raw spirit of this tropical stamping. on the other hand, tracks by beckie bell, kelly, le club, or bernard guyvan, were released by major labels such as trëma, carrere, disques vogue, or pathé marconi, thanks to confirmed independent producers, acting not only in france, but also in canada and the us

all time great house tune als incl. the fantastic -i wanna know-

we have compiled some of the best scorching ska sounds that came out of w.i.r.l vaults, and it still sounds as fresh today as the day it was recorded - hope you enjoy the set!

nach seiner *champagne sounds* ep von 2013 arbeitet der brooklyner produzent sam obey auf seiner neuen 6-track-ep *merlot sounds* mit zahlreichen jungen vokalisten des modernen rap & soul - von kelela über 1oak bis eric arc elliot (flatbush zombies) und dem newcomer anthony flammia. mit diesen frischen kollabos erweist sich sam obey parallel als exzellenter songwriter und multiinstrumentalist in der tradition der soulquarians, quincy jones, joe zawinul oder der neptunes. geniale produzenten, die für ihre kollabos eigene universen erzeugen, um in ihnen zu arbeiten. exzellente ep mit echten songs moderner, progressiver, elektronischer r&b-clubmusik.

transit records kyotos 4th vinyl is here. it includes two different types of floor killer tunes from japan. the a side track is composed by well-known japanese producer hiroshi watanabe, also known as kaito. the track has very beautiful melody that was made by the artist live in tokyo, japan. the b side track is by ryoma sasaki who runs this label. also, he did djing at world-famous clubs such as tresor berlin, has excellent dj techniques. the track is an unique uplifting house, suitable for peak time.
supported by fabrice lig, julien chaptal, keith worthy, laurent n., lex, phil weeks, rennie foster, satoshi fumi, scotty a, slok, tagträumer²…

dj support so far : ricardo villalobos, sonja moonear, raresh, martinez, sascha dive, thomas melchior, nima gorji, s.a.m., tini, einzelkind, davide squillace & kreon...
concealed sounds warmly welcomes alex celler. the super talented greek producer, based in london since years, need no introduction. after his recent stunning -kammsa ep- on jay haze s newly relaunched contexterrior tuning spork label, he is on better form then ever. for his concealed debut he delivers two strong hypnotic and dark tracks. swirling in clever rhythmical programming and melodic undertones, these tracks will take you into another sonic dimension. on the a side -polhammer- is the more uplifting one while the b side s -erinyes- offers a slightly more dark and atmospheric touch. and as always keep your eyes open for the hidden gem on this 12 inch ….

back agin with great house tracks...

subtly warm atmospheric, unique breakbeat/percussion works.

plan b recordings continues its underground sounds compilation series. the a side represents label bosses dj spider and dakini9. dj spider is his usual twisted self on *hive mind* and dakini9s house- techno hybrid *lost* reveals a few layers of meaning for the careful listener. the b side welcomes berlins franklin de costa with a deep moody burner named *retreat* and fifth wall records co-boss divvorce turns in a stomper with *e./b.* to close out the compilation.

here is volume five in the vanguard sound crews vinyl series! this time dj spider, dakini9, amir alexander and hakim murphy step up to deliver pure mental techno and acid laced jack that will have you fucked up! vinyl only release

another killer, rare disco offering from deep within the legendary west end records vaults. released in 1976 and mixed by the mighty tom moulton, this split 12inch is one of the labels earliest releases and features two sumptuous, epic cuts from the initial wave of disco 12inches.

roundabout sounds rounds out 2014 with its 12th release entitled fly pattern ep. this various artists (vinyl only) release features 4 up and coming artists from around the globe. uc beatz (belgium) and satore (spain) are eu residents while kensuke fukushima and hokuto sato are both from japan. youve got walk free and flying soul as floor bangers while r.a.m and finding the way pimp the deep vibes that the label is known for over the last couple years.

metropolis- is it an actual city or a digital fantasy a construct formed inside a synthetic brain? either way this is the soundtrack to a city that exists somewhere. a place that comes alive at nightfall and breathes artificial light until dawn. where millions of human threads interweave, and a machine conciousness drifts by on the periphery, searching for an intimate connection. limited pressing.

the no stress express rolls back into town with their second offering for rogue cat sounds, where they pick you up and transport you to the sunnier climes and headier days of 1980s caribbean. steel drums, loose-limbed percussion, lazy synth stabs and carefree basslines, all infused with a whiff of woodbines, jerk chicken and dark rum. as the sun sets, the party picks up momentum. barefoot beach dancing.

this time early sounds delivers some papuan flavoured soulful deep house jams.

ltd white label

john ciafone and lem springsteen are true house legends, under their mood ii swing production moniker the duo have scored an endless succession of club classics, cult hits and underground anthems. since 1992 theyve been at the forefront of the deep house and garage movement emanating from new york citys clubs and streets and they show no sign of quitting anytime soon! the latest, and third sampler of mood ii swing archival tracks is here, and as usual its full of the duos seminal productions, dubs and remixes for nycs finest, king street sounds. tracks featured: the summer swing, inhale, on your knees and driving me crazy