tireless producer, tronic boss and top international dj christian smith here steps up for his first release on plus 8. over the years christian has offered up a high volume and high quantity of techno inclined singles for myriad labels (bedrock, systematic, 100percent pure, soma), so it only makes sense he now finds himself on one of the scenes most reliable outposts for such material. the two track ep kicks off with house is house which is, as the name suggests, a little house-ier than the flip, but still deals in plenty of heavy bass weight and slick repetition. the devil is in the detail filtered, dark voices, rattling cowbells, washes of white noise synths and long, thin, forward looking pads - all of which are married to a mid-tempo groove. the more forceful indulge me then follows. taught kick drums start immediately as claps and subtle synth stabs swell in volume until they eventually fill out the whole airwaves. squirming behind are thin and icy steel lines until the first drop when the deliciously bouncy groove sets in proper. far from aping the usual detroit and chicago tropes, christian smith has once again crafted two classy dance floor joints that are not only exquisitely produced, but that bare all the usual hallmarks of christian smith, one of the most consistent producers in the game.

whats cooler than being cool? real cool! its the verge of summer and we got some banging tunes for you. the record of the year has arrived. the fourth release on geography is the debut 12inch from our hometown homeboys real cool. the ep is called >eighties children ep< and is a playful house record including a 90s nyc house banger with a dubby moog solo, a groovy bass driven jazzy piano spoken word track, and the beautiful nu-disco influenced b-side with bruce hornsbyesq piano and detroitish synth pads. real cool are patrik andersson and johannes kjellgren from geographys hometown malmo sweden. patrik is one of swedens ruffest hiphop producers and johannes is a long time disco dj and record collector. together they make the best of house! look out for this one and our future releases. geography is our name and house is our game

never not working, elef well deserved has become one of the closest watched talents in the deep house scene. born half greek / half supermodel the berlin based producer has dropped some remarkable releases on dirt crew, murmur and hypercolour. in an act of reciprocal affection elef and carry on joined forces to create the lovely nuff said ep, soon to be available on limited coloured vinyl. the ep kicks off with black hole featuring elefs signature melodramatic chord structure, some quirky percussion and a captivating motown vocal sample. the incredible gerd remix will end up in a lot of record cases, a dancefloor no brainer! on the flip nuff said incorporates an old school bassline with those beautiful emotional chords again. the ambitious uk trio zoo look strips it all back to what deep house really is nowadays, a groovy squarebass and atmospheric pads.

a medley of immortally, electrifying, sonic gems assembled to manipulate time and secure a permanent space in your record box. drivetrains this toxic tempest starts the clock with a classic detroit-tronic wave of pads and beats accompanied by the unconscious spoken word of poet/vocalist goddess stephanie. cloudmasterweeds love showcases impassioned vocal samples atop a thunderous bass with keyboard melodies sprinkled throughout in abysmal syncopation. j garcias fireside warm-up is finely tuned deepness with no compromise to the dance floor. an apprentice to the masters of authentic detroit electronic soul, garcia has come of age. with their debut release, the dual jay ramsey and jennifer xerri comprise in2itive motion. subliminal is a smooth expedition through the deep channels of audio seduction. time stands still as rumbling subs cut through rich chords.

featuring the rolling, techy vibes of smashface and the paranoia inducing test subject, jade (with the help of ryme tyme) continues to push eatbrain to the forefront of neuroconnoisseurs everywhere.smashface (feat. ryme tyme): beginning with an ominous intro full of dark twangs and rasping clicks,smashface revs up the tension until jade pulls the trigger one of the meanest basslines around. a thumping subbass dominates, with precision synths and the molten, lyrical delivery of ryme tyme skittering over the top. a perfect blend of relentless drive, flawless production and infectious vocals,smashface comes from renowned two artists who continue to innovate. test subject sees jade change the pace and bring forth the darkest vibes. featuring an intro that wouldnt seem out of place in a horrsor film,test subject is neurofunk at its most menacing. after an atmospheric built up, the track transforms into a sophisticated roller, with all the hallmarks of another classic jade production. combining unsettling synth stabs with a submerged sub and ominous pads,test subject delivers a claustrophobic, paranoia inducing groove will find its way into only the grittiest dj sets.

continuing motechs 10 year celebrations and a kick-ass party at londos fabric last month, dj 3000 now presents 10 years of motech (the remixes) part 2 ep ahead of the full length remix cd due this summer. part 1 already saw both dj 3000 and sascha sonido take on gerald mitchells belly dancer from mt-008. now uk techno legend, mark broom takes a brief break from his beardman imprint to add this killer interpretation for an impressive opener. next up we turn to goodlifes kiko who doesnt disappoint with his driving new rendition of dj 3000s defiant (mt-015), toughening up the original but still maintaining its funk-fuelled roots. the rest of the ep features a remix a track taken from franki juncas 2011 album invisible moods. firstly,ill be around gets the remix treatment from detroits luke hess, whose releases have appeared on the likes of echocord, kontra-musik and the mighty planet-e delivers a moodier take on things, with deep pads and a grooving beat.

were proud to present you our tenth release, the x ep! featuring tracks by some of our favourite artists, which already appeared on klangfarbe schallplatten as artist, remixer, dj and/or liveact in the klangfarbe klub events in cologne! on a1 youll find todd bodines love & hate, which sets with a dark mood and developes to a real monster. tandem follows with pubstone on a2 with a shakin groover, which lives and loves appregiated synthlines in a melodic kind of way. b1 is our man mri, who delivers a powerful techno-stomper called round & round, more than lightly detroit influenced synths and pads. b2 is done by daniel mehlhart. he constructed a harmonic song which answers to the name of happy digits, which is really nice and which completes this diversified ep with great tracks for approching summer! listen up!

new release and new debut on vae victis, this time from the italian duo die roh. three original tracks plus an additional remix from uk rising star tessela, artist already known for his previous releases on all city, punch drunk and 2nd drop. an ep with emotional, warm, percussive but spacey detroit inspired tracks, where drums and pads are fused together in a one take madness arrangement. ranging from dupstep inspired to the rawer side of techno. all pure analogue tracks recorded without a computer to give them a lively edge. check!

straight from germany, this talented producer delivered some of the best deep house music around. entitled >the first floor ep<, it starts with >show me< which is one of those eminently soulful house tracks with a sparse approach to production, all the elements sounding so crisp and distinct in the mix but judged perfectly. whilst >rooted< is a louche head nodder supreme. on the flip side, with >got that< hes creating an all-enveloping atmosphere with its oven-warm pads and rich analogue bass, punctuated with jazzy chords and vocal murmurings. >defense< showcases hes excellent knack for crafting moodymann style textures with the depth to boot, combining a solid rhythmic snap with drawn out vocal landscapes and detroit-referencing melodies. and to last,>trouble< is all brisk, upright percussive layers splayed over swooping disco filtration. nicks approaching house from various angles and tempos and naturally theres plenty of deft usage of samples, such an ep just demonstrate how on top of their game skylax / wax classic is right now - big tip!

ander-traxx is a fresh label operating out of glasgow with the intent of releasing righteous underground house, and although mainly a platform for the labels founder alex-ander to showcase his own productions, ander-traxxs remit also includes the presentation of unknown talent for future releases. for this first release, alex steps up to the plate to deliver because of me, followed by 3 remixes from artists born and raised in glasgow. the original kicks things off with its intro of glacial pads and jittery hats, before quickly delving into a seriousely deep groove brimming with melodic layers. although because of me gives a strong nod to the recent developements of producers like omar s and kyle hall, it undoubtedly has the hallmarks of an alex-ander production, his unique arrangements coming to the forefront while still complimenting the crisp percussion that drives the track forward. carlos nilmmns (co founder of the formidable solab production unit) mix is a much more off-kilter and submerged affair. nilmmns plays down the epic quality of the original and adds chugging rhythmics and sweetcured piano work for a lesson in divine repetition. mesumas feedback mix goes in for the dancefloor attack, not surprising for a gentleman whos previous work has seen releases on hardgroove and seventh sign. rolling toms and a booming kick meet aquatic vocal samples and spectral harmonicas, and will still please those partial to deeper sounds. last up to give because of me the rework treatment is meschi (lunar disko, lux, snuff traxx), who mixes his chicago influenced analogue stylings perfectly with the source material. stripped down crescendos build up to a euphoric drop, and meschis elated melodies bring another twist to this excercise in deep funk. because of me is one of those rare e.ps that works just as well in a non-club enviroment as it does on the dancefloor. with this warning shot, alex-ander will surely be capturing the ears of many in 2012 and beyond.

the third installment in the cobblestone jazz 12? series brings two more tracks. on the a side we find whos future?. full of bubbling elastic bass and deep chord swells, its a laidback affair with a snappy groove to push it along. on the flip is across the nation, a stripped out and up-tempo electro jam with crisp breaks and gated pads. all the elements mingle together to create a thick bed of future funk. another wheel for your wagon.

nice price deal !!! vladivostok lad eastcolors is probably most well-known within the dnb community for his mixes and for his collaborations with enei and nuage. as far as modern drum and bass is concerned eastcolors is at the forefront of that techy, fresh sound emanating from eastern europe and russia. with this in mind then, it is clear that while his tunes fuse well with his fellow russian drum and bass cohorts, eastcolors is making a departure from collabs. what better way to celebrate demands tenth release then, with eastcolors settings about placing his name upfront and alone with his first ever solo 12 inch. on the flip >heavy tone< rumbles forth with a typically eastcolors take on what a roller should be. lenzman-esque synths and strange, celestial vocals are quickly worked over by an electrical storm of droning bass and pads. as the synths return to break up the clouds here and there, >heavy tone< loses the idea of becoming another lost bass-heavy roller and settles into being a multi-layered piece of quality drum and bass.

number eleven on uncanny valley focuses on the soundscapes of cvbox who debuted on the fourth compilation, uncanny valley 4, in 2011. releasing his first solo record, hes finally able to express his very specific idea of sound somewhere in between meditative ambient and compelling techno on the analog amputations ep. past the eclipse is shaped by echoing choirs at first and mutates then into a serious detroit funk killer for self forgotten techno dancefloors. counterflow starts to roll with menacing drones but quickly surprises with its optimistic atmosphere and an irresistibly catchy synth flute. the flipside starts off forcefully with the oldschool techno stomper droid swift 836. after that orience floats in a sea of pads without losing the funk of the cvboxes. the cover artwork was created by visual artist paul barsch from dresden.

a couple of months after the release of sweet nothings, dapayk & padberg are once again treating the vinyl-heads amongst us to a 12? consisting of a sunny selection of the albums core material, just in time for spring. kicking off the a-side, berlin summer nights is nothing short of an anthem: classic rave sounds of epic proportions glide through an arrangement of bouncy beats, crisp percussive work and hopeful vocals until a powerful breakdown delivers the hands-in-the-air moment. this year, summer has come early. next up, the sun came up bedazzles with a pumping beat and robotic vocals, while a progressive synth lead helps along the track’s love lyrics, turning this into a truly stunning musical moment, which already proved its power at sweet nothings’ heart. on the flip, dapayk & padberg present the albums opener, the trippy too lazy. here, were dealing with a rather brooding afterhours number that is equal parts paranoid and mesmerising as a wonky bass vibrates under dubbed out pads, eerie synths and vocal whispers. the perfect antidote to the cheery a-side!

first up is 92, a straight up jacking deep house number with, as the title suggests, a retro flavour. the deep repetitive pads are jacked up with amen break style drums that were used so widely in electronic music back in the 90s. some quirky synth lines and vocal licks here and there give the track its touch of soul and then a fat bass line to bring in the bottom end. high quality simple yet effective house music...

their forse deep remix add some shifting percussive elements, a big synth bass, lush pads while layering the main vocal theme. yoshitaca remix completes this tasty package. tokyo based producer, this talented artist was behind one of metrolines most successful releases in 2011, the beautiful just lay back ep. his approach is also deep, with slower tempo, hypnotic synths, deep bass, smooth chords and an infectious groove that will make sure you are locked on the dancefloor!

for the next installment in the dc ltd series, drumcode present a three-track ep from the spanish pairing of psyk and alberto pascual - both increasingly familiar names on the circuit thanks to their work for plus 8, figure, analytictrail and sleaze. ascent leads off the ep with what is sure to prove to be a popular combination of upbeat old-school keys and resolute marching beats. descent switches things up, treading heavily through a melancholic soundscape of mechanical stabs and harmonic pads. finally, permanent dishes up a solid rhythm track interspersed with distinct rising tones phasing in and out of the mix.

alex israel, chicagos own overlord of deranged deep house comes to creme with a rip-roaring four tracker in said style. lush pads meander over swampy basslines and drum patterns that wash over you like a sweet monsoon. hard to imagine it was conceived in the windy city, but we guess the allure of the unattainable is a potent one.

js is the half of the rks project and one of the minds behind earth mothern. for the fifth work of the label he produced a thick ep transfiguration of the dark side of the earth (mothern) which points out all his talent. the first track, when i met mary, heavily influenced by the early sound of berlin and detroit, is a dancefloorkiller. ocp rework the track with their bare gross minimalistic blueprint, mixing and recording on physical electronics as it is mandatory at the restoration headquarters. king korgs hypnotic synths and strong beats, pushing on melancholic pads. roll a groove for a savage ride… the last track, thinkin of you is a sweet late night house tune, evocating the skyline of chicago and detroit

london based welshman chamboche returns to the label that launched him with the smoke screen ep. his unquantifiable sound swerves genre classification, hovering around house but with enough musicality to please the hardened disco head. swirling pads and a bubbling bass line set down the groove, while keys fall around horns and vocals to make the lead track a refined, uplifting work out. slowly unfolding, the track is hypnotic and absorbing, showcasing the style of a producer as able to work the mind as the hips. bicep toughen up the drums and work the arpeggio, stripping down the track and bringing the chicago influence higher in the mix. while the original subtly unfolds, their remix demands attention from the outset, building to a climax then recoiling for another bite at the cherry. thinking big, krl ramps up the intensity with a bright, kinetic reworking. aimed squarely at the peak time, he harnesses all of smoke screen’s most propulsive elements to really work the floor. tucked away on the b side is the expansive mind your mind. trademark chamboche percussion is woven around a blissful riff, swelling majestically to round off the ep in slo(w) burning euphoria.

any fan of drum & bass will know the name cyantific. having built a reputation as a leader of the new school d&b generation, jon stanley is now approaching a decade of releasing incredible music thats equally at home on the dance floor as it is on your ipod or in your car. last year saw cyantific unleash an incredible single for ram records, as well as bounce it / obey on his own self-titled cyantific record label. here we have the follow up to that release and its undoubtedly another exciting 12 inch, packed with plenty of cyantifics trademark energy. effortlessly combining sharp production skills with graceful musicality, you can always be assured that a new cyantific record is one to watch out for and this new single is certainly no exception. mirador takes the lead, opening with huge sweeping sound fx and a bouncing synth line that harks back to a classic ram sound. its not long before you notice cyantifics signatures though, as he brings in vocal snippets and washing pads that gradually build and grow before a monster bassline drops into the mix. this one undeniably straddles the line between restrained musical class and outright dance floor mayhem. on the flip side defect comes in at an infinitely more paranoid level. strings are infused with urgency and rolling breaks thunder along, dragging you kicking and screaming towards the inevitable drop. you wont be disappointed when it hits either, grinding bassline sections are juxtaposed with obsessive synths, all pulling you deeper into cyantifics musical world.

catalogue number ten at uncanny valley and for this occasion the dresden based label returns to its roots with another various artists ep. actually, this is long overdue since there are a lot more talented producers to find in the elbe valley. on uncanny valley 010 we present four of them. sandrow m who focussed on the c-beams project recently has been part of the label right from the start. with “the three trees” he makes his solo debut for uncanny valley. the track is a summery house tune that shines with garage vocals and warm synth pads. steve kasper is slowing it down with unvexed dub which is an immersed house excursion for the morning hours. on the flipside scherbes kill bills stumbles but does not fall. instead, the track lives from tottering interaction between bright percussions and fractious drones below. finally, its jacob stoy who closes the record with s51, a dreamy deep house study including heavenly pads and subtle drum programming. for the artwork we are very glad to welcome back paul waak and his colourful figures that gave the first four compilations their unique look!

a split ep made up from the two electro projects of irish producer matthew flanagan. the defekt side of the ep contains 2 tracks dimension glider and cv1 both tracks offer dark si-fi feel with modular synth seqs and depth.the ess(electronic speech systems) side has 3 tracks of different electro styles and hints at the defekt project.the 3 tracks coment elenin, substance d and thermo drive are all a little deeper with melodic pads and jams that keep the analog synth feel.

aleph04 comes with three special reinterpretations of the labels first three eps. mano le tough is first in line. his remix of > flowers on fire< from aleph01 takes the originals colorful and spaced out vibes and puts them into a little more dancefloor friendly context, with a big 808 booming away and the swirls of the original synthline driving the track forward. mano has been a big supporter of the label right from the start and his releases on permanent vacation, buzzin fly or internasjonal have been turning heads quite a lot, so its an honour to have him on board. the second remix is by wasted gaze. this newcomer from vilnius / lithuania delivers an amazing version of >port hope< , taken from aleph02. a powerful, 2step / garage inspired beat sets the pace, while glowing pads, a super deep bass and enigmatic vocals take care of the rest. watch this guy, his untitled states ep on partyzanai is one of the most intersting and exciting records in a long time. the last track is a remix by aera aka m50 from chicago, who, quite fittingly, took care of this spaced out take on whats my name again? from aleph03. this one is for the heads, a special gem that will work magic in the early morning hours

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for the fourth ep on austere, irelands slowburn are welcomed into the fold. having impressed us with releases on uzuri and elektrosouls this ep will not disappoint fans of the label to kick things off we have the the hustle which sounds like something that prescription forgot to release back in the day! next up is broken document which delivers lovely warm analogue chords and pads interlaced with an 808 groove. the b-side starts off with do it using various samples to great effect to culminate in a unique deep house sound. finishing things off in much the same territory is from another angle which again brings the warm chords and pads, but also brings to the table some really delicate synth lines to create a surreal effect.

room 315 step up to the fledgling kinfolk imprint for three tasty psyche-edit numbers, opener >the eon men< sets the standard with its robust bass pulse driving a slow beat forward on a flurry of digitised synth solo and live guitar action, whilst >night on the shore< begins as a sinister number with lurching bass, but soon opens itself up with its solitary guitar line and floating synth pads which recall the end credits to an 80s thriller, all driven along with minimal 808 percussion. on the flip, edit masters soft rocks provide their own version of >the eon men<, taking the grizzled quality of the original and creating their own minimal wave inspired reworking, with a brittle bassline joined by shady echoes of dub music in its cavernous backdrop and savage low end.

ly sander & michael j. collins join forces to bring you raoul06 via raoul, a deep, soothing ep. no response is a laid back and haunting piece, featuring warm bass and soaring pads. percussion is kept simple here, with the focus on the bass groove and introspective wording. home listening and chill out sessions arent complete without this air-y number. to bring it up a bit, the >deep space orchestra remix< lays a beat and a groove under the track and takes us to galactic depths. a cool energy is spread throughout and saucy percussion takes the levels higher. this is a late night dance track that gives goose bumps. it will certainly help to reconnect senses in the early morning. >russian roulette< displays nice use of delay and relaxed percussion. this hasnt got the boom of techno, but it does have the space-y synths and ambience to bring you up to your feet. when everything is in place, it feels right an afterparty delight.

the magic of classic house music has always lain in the way it finds a soul in the machine, eking warm organic sounds from cold circuitry. and tracks dont come much warmer or more organic than >oranges<, a glorious eight-minute slow-burner thats the second single from wolverhampton producer mark es 2011 release stone breaker. >oranges< is a track that demonstrates how the simplest of ingredients — a quietly insistent four-to-the-floor rhythm, an understated bassline, synth pads that sound like the first intimations of a balearic sunrise — can combine to create something remarkable. anyone who has got the cd/digital release of stone breaker, of course, will know this already — but this release is the first chance to own this track on vinyl, as it was absent from the albums lp release. on the flipside is a remix of >oranges< by mark e himself: the appropriately-named space dub, a lindstrøm-esque reworking that transports the track from the dance floor to some distant orbit, drifting through space on a wash of lambent fuzz-toned synths. as different as they are, both tracks share a sense of both space and intimacy, a mellow charm that is evocative and inclusive. a soul in the machine.

this detroit born producer drops this single on his hypertone imprint with grinding percussion and detuned vocals wrapped in reverb. special case from culprit & souvenir delivers a hot & dirty vibe with slick pads & crackin drums. synths and pounding rhythms come through on the tripmastaz mix. pressed on white vinyl.

gerardo frisina goes back to the roots of the sound which has made him famous worldwide: the latin sound of classics like >descarga< or >the latin kick< (both previously released on schema). >moderno primitivo< is an ep about the encounter of the ancient afro-cuban tradition (the core of frisinas artistic dna) with a refined electronic taste. this component enriches drums and percussions and gives more edge to the whole production with details like pads and effects. in >moderno primitivo< the latin ensemble headed by frisina takes us into a jam session where percussions, piano and trombone play happily. the latin house mix is a club version where the rhythmic element and the groove take control of the mix. the melody is broken and a hammond plays over a ostinato bass. the flavour is definitely tribal. >cogele el ritmo< is a trip into frisinas latin world. slower than >moderno primitivo<, still has a solid hook to the dance-floor and is a triumph of joy and colour.

incl huge brendon moeller resketch. majestic yet playful, monotasking is a 9-minute love letter to the euphoric lost dance floors of the mid-90s written in the code of today. merging hypnotic polyrhythms with quirky swung drums, its the harmonically modulated chords that carry the theme, transcending their elusively simple rhythm with an evocative narrative structure that seamlessly guides the flow of the piece before evaporating into the translucent pads of the outro. pulling no punches, monotasking is perhaps preds most fearless work to date - with no better home than here on thoughtless.

the album is very well-received, and their talents for combining gloomy synths and crisp drum pads with atmospheric guitars and sparklingly fresh melodies mark that giana factory have found a sound that is entirely theirs - that here were three women, who do their own, unique thing. adding on to this is a monthly 7inch vinyl series containing a track from the album

white hills newest and most energized recording to date is bursting with raw energy packed into their most concise songs to date. fear not long time white hills fans, there is still loads of killer guitar work and fuzzed out psychedelia on frying on this rock.

düsseldorf born niggemann has enjoyed a constant climbing success in recent years thanks to his precise tech house productions on 8bit,tsuba and supernature.now based in berlin,he arrives on poker flat with this,the first single to be lifted from his imminently arriving album debut. we dont want to tell you too much about the album right now, but if these two tracks are anything to go by,be sure youre in for a treat!dont wait (extended mix) layers niggemans trademark tight, percussive beats as it builds towards a surprising vocal arrival and a killer,positively hung bassline.equally perfect for late night sessions as it will be for the coming spring summer season,basking in the sun,its a versatile and uplifting cut in the true poker flat tradition. on the b side a dubbed out synth voyage unfolds with curious.working snappy drums and airy,wistful fx,niggemann skillfully tells his moody story with passionate charm.swirling synth pads lift before a mid-point break gradually introduces a second theme,cementing the young producers able hand at writing melodies and creating strong,rushing feelings.

next up is the highly anticipated second release on graphene.. enter into a future prophecy world, where the stark realization of armageddon is foretold in all its hell-fire glory. solenoid is the narrator and observer of a planet controlled and afflicted. the future of the humanoids is about to concede to a terrifying conclusion. prepare to be sucked into a repressive nightmare. first up colony is a carved slice of visionary purgatory. distorted pads swirl in whirlwinds of vortex like cylinders. its a piece of perfectly crafted technoid mayhem. on the flip feathermen begs the questions who are they what will they do what is their mission all remains unanswered, except to acknowledge that a vile plan is at work. it s an hypnotic trip that eerily changes with every play. the main riff attacks your cranium with subtle but deadly force, eating its way into your soul. shuffling rhythmic drum patterns are juxtaposed with curious bells and creeping washes. the feathermen are in control. last on the flip pandemic is the absolute realization of a contaminated world. the pathogen continues to take down more and more of the planet. steeped in urgency and despair, the spaceage break gives insight to how the world might be after the annihilation....a new beginning or a end of all ends you must decide. one thing to conclude is that however much they unleash their destruction, they can never defeat nature itself. solenoid delivers a distinctive, badass ep that additionally works sweet as a dj tool. to be continued... words livia terri played by dimi angelis (figure, smallville), obtane (synewave), ben sims (drumcode, hardgroove), perc (perc trax, clr), bcr boys (nachtstrom)..

although it has found emotional music from france, russia and south africa over the years, for this release it returns to the birthplace of deep house, chicago, to focus on up and coming producer matthew wieck. opening the ep with the wiry tones and lush pads of >flying feeling< whichs take you up into the stratosphere with its floaty vibe, its complimented by >hydroacoustics<, which utilises an aquatic arpeggio lead and warm, oozing pad underneath, held together with crips, charged percussive work. on the flipside >worlds beyond< demonstrates wiecks darker side, with an acid bassline riffing against cavernous piano in what sounds like a more introverted take on larry heard. altered moods boss malcolm moore finishes off the ep with >cleared direct<, an 808 jam held together with foggy chords and disembodied radio transmissions - the perfect compliment to wiecks fine material.

straight up dubby, techy and deephouse with beautiful pads and one shots. bossebollen is a true spooky house anthem with well placed one shot vocals. on the flip we find the more techy track time is now and the amazing reprise of guidance which is a beatless string journey filled with short vocal cuts.

incl. manik & hot since 82 rmxschris james, 50 % of one of the fastest rising artists of 2011, coat of arms, presents his first off ep. and theyear might be young, but we predict this will be one of our highlights for 2012. nothing else matters is a massivepeaktime anthem. cutting-edge production, a massive bassline, anthemic vocals. the remix by hot since 82 transforms the original into an even darker affair, adding spooky synth pads and a slightly techier groove. for on & on james takes similar ingredients as for nothing else matters - killer bass, irresistible vocal, massive production- but cooks up a slightly deeper track, perfect to be enjoyed at the earlier or later hours of the night. man of the moment manik nyc delivers a massive remix for on & on, adding a subsonic garage-ish bassline, eerie synth stabs,little acid licks and jacking rimshots.

low & hill is a new project created by federico locchi and alessio collina aka low & hill. the original mixes have different influences like hip-hop and downtempo, with rhythmic percussive for the dancefloor. this time we rely the remixes to the acclaimed talent of fabio giannelli, who has delivered a dark and aggressive deep interpretation,that fits very well to the djs that are looking for an innovative and underground sound and carlos sanchez that has made a dub version,with harmonious pads and a dancefloor groove.
already hot with adriatique, alli borem, butch, daniel sanchez, dan drastic, danny tenaglia, david pher, tripmastaz, dirty channels, dj sneak, dj t, dubfire, gel abril, hectik rivero, hector moralez, karotte, larsen & luca marano, lee jones, paco osuna, paul c & paolo martini, pele, robert owens, lee jones and many many more!

lukes angers ace new dinked 7 inch label returns with part.3 for 2012 ! comes on slinky clear vinyl in a clear poly bag. super limited copies for distro, restrictions may apply . >duke slammer is, if you might wonder, luke’s anger in tight lycra pants who is suddenly making something between boogie and skweee. heavily infected with the purple and the disco funk vibe this sweetness is funky as hell!< (lowriders blog).. these records make their intentions clear from the outset, raw swung-out drum machine beats and squelchy moog basslines combine with sleazy pads and wiggly worm lead synths, all the necessary elements for a tasty funk formula! immediate comparisons have been drawn with early 80s synth-funk stars such as parliament, george clinton and zapp, as well as new school disco producers from dam-funk to space dimension controller. all tracks were created on the teenage engineering op-1 and uploaded straight from the synth direct to the mastering house, boom

montreal-native tazz delivers new kanada three jacking and psychotic beat trax for an aggressive entry into 2012. tazz and bacanito unravel the threads of aggression in the lead cut >cosmic sex<. metallic heavy machine funk for those winter nights. >wanderer< is a late night ode to model 500, with waves of synths burrowing into the ground to produce a dark wave classic. cold, pure and supple. >mermaids and mermen< is is the tough club killer in the package. a deep tricky dub transforms into an underwater symphony of rusted hooks and fm pads… a serious lights out, head down burner.

following up the well received >relapse ep< on machining dreams, dj/producer steven tang presents >mmmmmusic< under his obsolete music technology moniker. the 4-track, 12 inch vinyl single focuses in on melody, which has become the signature sound and of his label, emphasis. upon first listen of the main title track, you will hear a driving tr-808 drum intro, then lush, emotive pads and strings comes in over the top to give the listener that emotional hook. setting off the track is the funky synth bass voice sounding , >mmmmmusic!< backing the title track is the stripped down >reprise version< and >chicago skyways pay toll mix<, where the synth bass voice is extracted and cut up into skyways frenetic drum programming style reminiscent of steve poindexters >work that motherfucker<. also includes the track, >distance.<

a1: kickin chord stepper with killer bassline by dock newbie marc kleeberg aka ant:stat:k … welcome!
b1: advanced breaked-up /half time / patterns meet monster kicks and sweeping pads.
b2: a trippy journey through drones and wavepads + walking bass.

to celebrate his mos deep sub label reaching its tenth release, boss man aroy dee has teamed up in the studio with ma spaventi for the labels next release, namely a split 10 inch featuring two tracks: >wrecking< and >mr. floyd<. first up is amsterdams best kept production secret aka marco the doctor spaventi. his >wrecking< is a blisteringly raw house construction with ripping synth lines, delicate hi-hats and slow, crawling kick drums building up to an incendiary, chicago referencing peak where pinging cow bells shooting in all directions. its a bold track designed for maximum dance-floor damage. on the flip, aroy builds in layers. his >mr floyd< is all muted synth growls, clattering percussion and blissful pads. its a tortured deep house track that challenges you before really soothing you, but once the inner beauty is revealed, it really has you under an enchanting spell. another quality release from mos deep, this time on highly collectible 10 inch vinyl.

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

achterbahn d amour is courtesy of edit piafra & iron curtis. rooted in nu&#776,,,,rnberg, city of love. jx2 is another slammer, guided by lush pads and some quirky acidish bassline that cuts from your left brain to your right brain and then straight to the next dancefloor. there is no escape, dont even try! the other side of the platter has more to offer: the middle of is a high standard dj tool with heart. repetitive loops all over and no end in sight. but(t)! exactly the right amount of dirt to keep you movin and shakin that hips. oh, we have to admit, no rnb samples were used at all. sorry guys! if youre into pop music with a certain love for jackin house music, youll probably go for into the wilde. this song was recorded just before a mad club gig in berlin and you know what to expect: pitcheddown and pitched-up vocals, a live bass and drum machine workouts galore. frank says: these guys are hot as hades. early plays by gilbr (chateau flight), axel boman, basic soul unit, hunee, san soda, roberto rodriguez, red rack em, sasse, ethyl, patlac, matthias vogt (motorcitysoul), francis inferno orchestra, snuff crew & foffie.

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

london-based deep house label ornate music come through with another gem in the shape of the latest ep from dubbyman, filled with robust, beatdown grooves. the ep opens with >time & sensibility<, creating an all-enveloping atmosphere with its oven-warm pads and rich analogue bass, punctuated with jazzy chords and vocal murmurings. >kirigi is coming<, meanwhile, showcases dubbymans excellent knack for crafting moodymann style textures with the depth to boot, combining a solid rhythmic snap with drawn out vocal landscapes and detroit-referencing melodies. finally >uuuuhhhh!!!!< closes the ep with its breathy intro and low slung filtered grooves combining with bubbling laser sound effect

mowar has reached its 10th release! this release heads into a darker direction with four solid and mental techno movers. searle is a new name to join the mowar ranks, but his sounds are pure, raw with a pinch of dark ambience. the record opens with the title track mind transfer, which brings a raw oldskool 808 feel layered with hypnotic basic channel-like chords and a subtle but most effective acid line. modern love s claro intellecto on remix duty turns the track into a slow moving warehouse monster, throbbing its way to a drugged chicago-esque jacking feel yet retaining the original darkness of mind transfer. on the flipside succubus lives up to its ominous title. this track is a dark hypnotic affair with fierce kickdrums piercing through an obscure sound palette of eerie pads and deep basses. razor sharp modulated noise then invades the whole thing turning the track into a punishing dark workout. finally unauthorized brings a more edgy and experimental sound to the whole, starting of with a dubby bassline and graveyard shift pads, but once the piercing hi-hats kick in, the track shifts to straightforward almost cristian vogel-like mental techno. by the way… searle is a new moniker of mowar frontman franco cangelli.