u.f.x. is formed by a group of creative guys from neaples, that gives us this magnific soulful track. classic, but with a powerful rhythm. live bassline and guitars very skilfully made. the great voice of rose marriot perfectly accompany all the melodies of this huge track!

after succesfull ep enjoy the moment the first female dj from czech republic comes out with new material, track called >u can<, is minimal ,groovy tune with deep silky bass notes and intelligent arangement ,down-pitched use of vocals and perfectly used effects. the quality of this minimal masterpiece is evident from the beginning

for mad eye and drumcode fans !! two promising guys from subotica in serbia are responsible for this amazing piece of plastic which fits into the most recent technocatalogue perfectly. slightly reminding on some elements you know from labels like mad eye, the good production compared with solid sounds and a floor-orientated arrangement will make this record interesting to numerous jocks. upcoming uk top-producers perc adds another facette to the record. big release for us, you and mainly the dancefloors

massive 1 sided promo, an audacious cover of the seminal teardrop, perfectly voiced by eleze!!

on side a ku bo presents his first collaboration with são paulo, brazil based mc fefe. on >turnerment< fefe rhymes in portugese about the crazy beat of ku bo and how it turns her on. the paulista mc, who also works as an acclaimed visual artist, has already collaborated with other bass music related artists such as al haca and is well immersed in the sound of future bass science. >turnerment< perfectly combines joey beltram basslines with an irresistible house groove, brazilian cuica sounds and a hands up in the air atmosphere

cheers lab is a subdivision of the new french label and team cheers records, with a completely different vibe, for those who like it more adventurous and electronica! na sayah is not realy a newcomer, he is those days one of the most hyped dj in paris, being a resident at bataclan (the largest venue now in paris), at electro chic party, the respect party, at the paris paris club, and he also is having his own party called break - a big success already. for the first release (and expect a lot more in the months to come) he has produced four electro tracks, that will work perfectly on any electro dancefloor, all tracks complete with punchy basslines, deep 80s chords and stunning beats! those tracks could easely be included on a john carpenter movie or a tribute to the best of gorgio moroders music.

james hammer storms the a with a bright hypnotic groove on solid beats that displays a definite mills influence that is sure to have the floor heaving & perfect for the mix. flip for label boss gus brown taking things in a darker direction, heavier snares & a buzzing bass used to maximum effect. then techno legend orlando voorn steps ups for the final remix & slams down a harder remix that builds on the original groove & twists it over and over to finish the record perfectly.

the spring time is aproaching and jesus loved you production is blossoming like never before. day by day, the familiy of valentino kanzyanis proteges is getting larger and larger as he keeps on recruiting more and more of the worlds most promising young djs and producers. topping the list of those who have been choosen to bear his sign, here comes chris barratt to show our crowd what he is made of. magicalminimalpopmusic is his second release for the jesus loved you and we can assure you that it is everything its title promises it to be - fun, minimal and emotional. the release expresses two sides of chris barrat. the gentle, almost fragile angel bells is a very kept back piece and is - as chris himself would have put it - all about emotions. whistlechimes is a more dynamic track with a perfectly fitted long bridge in the middle, making one feel chris barrats his huge dj potential.

with his second release on baobab music, producer mr raoul k heads into new territories. like he did on his first release >le cercle peul<, he combines traditional african instruments and the african approach to rhythm with european production techniques and soundscapes. this time he examines the depths of sound of dubtechno. this effort results in an epic musical journey, an almost soundtrackesque piece of music that accompanies the travelling mind as easily as the dancing body. mr raoul k manages to stay focused troughout this long trip through the land of haunting grooves and irie sounds with ease. driving, yet calm at the very same moment. and full of surprises, too. the flipside delivers – besides a condensed edit of >himalaya< - a grooving piece of afrofunk-goes-house, perfectly fitting in the sunnier time of the year. fellow ivorian doungous delivers the infectious vocals to round up this track

the polytechnics ep is the second release on df by silver city following the superb dubby ep from 2006. on the a side, the title track polytechnics has electrofunk vibes blending perfectly with new wave sensibilities. think greg wilson mixing up gary numan and you wont be far off. it rocks! and on the flip, nu disco don pete herbert (reverso 68/lsb) cuts up pendulo a heavily arrpegiated disco stormer and transforms it into yet another disco bomb. this was an edit that pete knocked together for his own dj sets and we loved it so much we just had to put it on the vinyl. last, but in no way least, is victoria jam which is a no nonsense heads down groover of a track that will get your dancefloors rocking. seriously good music. enjoy! plays by: ashley beedle, llorca, fabrice lig, electric press, reverso 68, munk, murray richardson, ajello, dubious...

incl remixes by smash tv and the youngsters !! supported by sasha, phil kieran, sebastien leger, fedde le grand, boris duglosch, john digweed, laidback luke and john aquaviva. the second release on echoism is the track eat the positive by terry toner. it conveys this variety of different genres perfectly in an melodic based festival killer, accompanied with excellent remixes of f-comm’s the youngsters and smashtv from ellen alien’s bpitch crew. the b-side features a more eperimental housey groove with a digital exclusive remix of the legendary electronic pioneer alexander robotnick.

cardiac arrest is back with yet another smashing ep, this time a four tracker by lexis, called >hyperkalaemia<. cardiac arrest stands for rough techno, hard beats, powerfull basslines and dark melodies, so lexis fits in perfectly! he recently shook up the hardtechno world with a release on kne deep and so he did on beast music and cannibal in 2007. cardiac arrest is next...

the quality that the inland knights have become known for over the past ten years shows no sign of letting up and they continue to experiment with new sounds and styles, which the >bad man< ep shows perfectly!

the 3rd release by scott grooves on his natural midi label, this is scotts first ever ep and color vinyl release. all 4 tracks possess a different mood and distinct raw edge, which plays well on this well balanced ep.track 1 dark blu speaks for itself, simply stated and deeply enriched. the relentless melody never lets go of the groove and the groove never lets go the melody. everything in this track harmonizes together perfectly.track 2 dna definitely disturbs the peace with vintage analog synth sounds. the old school sounding vocal sample echoes thruout the track that >detroit needs analog records< take a listen and decide if that echoes true!track 3 >it doesnt all have to be techy< as the title suggest there is know >techyness< here, its all about a deeply stormin groove that is enriched with warm melodic keys and a lovely guitar, yes i said guitar that altogether creates a feelin thats organic but not boring. track 4 decimalquivers in and out with a fm gritty synth stab, complete with minimal drums or as scott calls them >drims< which is the term scott uses for minimal drums. also present is a deep pad sound that brews slowly like an eruption. co-produced by panther, a name you will hear more about in the future

after the success of the last drumpoet community remixes 12inch for jamie lloyd, australian label future classic returns with another selection for djs in tune with the deep end of the dancefloor. westpark unit (herb lf and ingo sänger) are the founders of the excellent farside imprint from dortmund germany. in addition to their farside releases including 2007 hit >jeepah<, westpark unit have contributed productions to top imprints such as dessous, stir 15 and stormed playlists of steve bug, djinxx and rocco to name a few. hooking up with future classic in cologne in 2007 the bond was cemented, with the >bar of choice< ep further building westpark units reputation for extremely deep, highly playable and musical productions already in the playlists of jimpster, Âme, motorcity soul, lars behrenroth and the warm hq in london. jimpster (freerange): new future classic is awesome mate!! need to play it out!! Âme (innervisions): really like it! c-rock (motorcitysoul / cocoon): wicked ep! directly in my set erik (giant step): i’m really feeling the bar of choice ep (will definitely add to my personal chart for the coming month)… >bad weeds grow tall< and >goin steady< are my favs!! ric mcclelland (urbantorque): bad weeds no. 2 in chart asli (farside / thugfucker): brilliant stuff! lars behrenroth: would fit perfectly in my set

for this first release of missile records versus patterns the hybrid players (rodolfo wehbba) teamed up with tim taylor. studio 54 on the b-side is the result, a pumping house track thatll perfectly warm people up for a hot night, like nights used to be in studio 54. on the a-side there is a great remix by bryan cox - known for releases on kontrast and elixir records to name a few. quality work that will make you smile!

fresh from their debut on warm-up recordings, counterpart unleashes the next monster on audio sculpture. solid techno with a serious angle. perfectly sculptured beats with an unresistable drive and harmonic soundscapes that will make you beg for more! definitely a must-have for all the lovers off serious driving techno in the style of surgeon, advent etc..

following on from the club smash nice, which was deservedly tune of the month in februarys mixmag, german duo wiesel & captain koma bring us their third release for the label and its a corking double a side which pushes all the right buttons for maximum dance floor impact! this release features the awesome tracks ectoplasma stomp and watch out for blake which perfectly showcase wiesel and the captains quirky electro breaks sound that has gained global support and interest in recent months.

on the flip, data takes us back ten years ago, with the techie curfew. a sly sample invoking the terror of a war torn citys attempt to enact a curfew sits perfectly before this one truly takes off. this is another cut that doesnt try to be too much, just establishes a serious vibe and works very well in the mix. sound artillery what a perfect name for this label. weapons for mass consumption, tools for the audio soundclash, tracks that hurt you. and make you come back for more!

dj support by : 2000 and one, karotte, james flavour, tobi neumann.... after already four strong 12inches on audiomatique we proudly welcome back robert babicz with his fifth audiomatique release: >dark flower< is a shiny groover accompanied y a beautiful remix from rotterdam based techno-veteran joris voorn. the a-side features two new tracks by robert, >dark flower< & >spiralboogie<. >dark flower< showcases roberts typical handwriting: a dry, but funky groove construct with melancolic and deep synths while some highly seductive bass slaps create this very special babicz feeling. >spiralboogie< spreads its magic on a2. slowly building, having the funk in the trunk and fully focussed on simple, but reliable qualities. forward ever, backwards never. the flipside holds our chefs suggestion: an extraordinary joris voorn remix of >dark flower< which already stirred a huge buzz when steve bug tested it on his recent japan-tour or robert played it out in brasil last month. joris voorns mix perfectly combines floating harmonies with a thrilling drive. simply irresistible

ferrer and sydenham having been knocking out some superb stuff on the ibadan label recently, and sandcastles doesnt break the streak, with its sublime piano line coming into its own late in the mix after a lengthy lead in of subtle percussion, throbbing kickdrum and stellar synth play. a warm and lush track, the cut builds through the beats, to the piano line and finally to vocal refrain and a wall of synth strings that round this track off perfectly.

already hammered by chaton, ripperton, lee van dowski… even your grandma ordered it already !!! after a great deep and soulful ep at our friends at resopal, langenberg is gifting us with a stunning two track ep. pressed with full fat and all your nightly needed calories, the two 45 rpms tracks presented here are perfectly representing modern club culture. a true groove, a rare and personal sound crafting and design skills represent very

incl hot d.i.m. remix !! the cooperation between dance experts luuk cox and jimmy dewit became a term in a very short time. they proudly present their new single, >heartccore<. this is a school example of a direct hit, the title matches the music perfectly.

this 12 contains vinyl only remixen! his previous release was on yoshitoshi recordings. evolve features a trippy male vocal loop that works perfectly with the simple bass and drum loops.

originally from columbus, ohio and now residing in new york city, myungho choi issues four new tracks on a touch of class. on these four dizzying tracks, choi again powers his stampeding funk grooves, ecstatic voices, and somersaulting rhodes melodies with classic soul bass lines. his stoked mix of soul, jazz, and house proves exhilarating in the steaming strutter lovin you today and high velocity disco anthem shakin bricks. less aerodynamic and earthier by comparison, the low slung party funk groove in how long till dawn would sound perfectly at home in a parliament funkadelic set, especially when voices chant shake and havin fun and horns blaze over a steaming stomp. the closer we aint leaving revisits the benson funk style of moment by moment by looping a guitar vocal fragment over a relentless minimal disco pulse. this ep. is without a doubt a true disco house infection and a definite one for the dance floor, which is not to be missed.

excellent trippin techno track !! after mihalis presented himself as the next big thing he now brings his friends in the spotlights also. and not without a reason! these guys created a killer of a trackespecially for syndikaat. perfectly balanced beats with loads of sublayers and nice synths. mihalis himself liked the track so much that he decided to not only remix this once, but to remix this twice!! the result is amazing, simply 3 huge tracks on 1 12inch.

the 2nd release from this fresh eskimo prodigy, right from the beautiful area of tuscany. choosing vintage analog synthesizers next to real instruments such as guitars and an electric bass, simone manages to perfectly sculpt his deep and original sound, mixing funk, italian disco, house and synth pop.

another impeccable production from the slyde boys, with driving beats, infections vocals, and outstanding remix by man of the moment twocker. the a side is breaks at its best. the bassline weaves its way through the sonic stack as posh seduces with her flirtatious lyrics. an outstanding remix comes courtesy of pete tong faves twocker, whose previous remix skills have run riot on cj bollands sugar is sweeter and morillos we like to move it. their genre crossing slyde remix hits all the house buttons, with a jumping jack intro and intense punchy bass lines which juxtapose perfectly with poshs vocals.

dope new highly limited vinyl 7inch of rain forest featuring exclusive mixes of this beautiful psychedelic house tour de force. experimenting with the uncomfortable mixture of dance friendly production and the sternly serious project of psychedelic adventurism!! these mixes are undoubtedly in a more exploratory tone. luscious chords set the framework for this piano led masterpiece, all the while drifting along on perfectly placed synth arrangements. rain forest might appear pretty at first, a closer listen will yield more confusing emotional reaction as the record at once soothes and disorients. of course, anyone experienced in introspective exploration and healing should know nourishment and pain are not mutually exclusive

storm system swirls into the mix with a torrent of sweeping pads and brooding synth lines. sultry vocals play off against the pads and set the tempo before the storm comes crashing in with waves of layered percussion and breaks that charge in while the techy bass stabs keep things rolling bouncing off the beat patterns perfectly.

blood red shoes are from brighton. they are two people: laura mary and steven. they play guitars and drums and they sing. the pair have found time to record an album that embraces their plaudits and emerges resplendent in all its glory. the first instalment arrives in the form of you bring me down, a jerky, vibrant track where laura marys short, sharp guitar bursts and stevens energetic pounding unite perfectly. its about being fed up with your life and the need to get out of a depressing situation and do it before its too late. limited 7 one comes backed by exclusive b side cant find the door.

incl marc schneider remix !! metamorphic is thrilled to present wiggles ep by up and coming chicago producer hakim murphy. hakim first gained recognition as a producer and dj who rocks floors with his previous releases and compilation appearances on labels like subject detroit and tuning spork records. this time hakim gives us his most forward thinking and crowd moving record to date with wiggles ep. hamburg’s man of now, marc schneider who is on a serious roll releasing one hot ep and remix after another, brings a building and breathing, relentlessly driving peak time remix. hakim shows us a world of evolving and blending sound that perfectly melds deepness with driving

mark stone rmxs !! 4 versions that satisfy different styles, from the soulful one that perfectly fit refined atmospheres to the dub one suitable for the big dancefloor. this remix is meant to have a strong impact in any situation

the original mix of tape replay is nearly nine minutes long and can only be described as a journey. its the perfect transition track, able to turn minimal sets into future disco, a house set into electro-funk, a techno set into a live jam-a-thon or a rigid set of any kind (like too many these days) into something with emotional depth. for remix duties we have enlisted our favorite producers will saul & tam cooper from simple records. much like their tech-house revision of phoniques bang, recently released on dessous, here on fresh meat they have put together a subtle yet bassy response to the wow & flutter original. the track builds and builds and at about three fourths through it explodes with lush keys, rich pads and a breakdown thats executed perfectly. these gents are on point and we are more than excited to have them along for the trip.

lars is back with a lovely piece of music on his own label two faces. with his third release on two faces, lars introduces us to the classic side of house music. a1 is a chicago influenced house tune with a touch of disco. the hookline, the moody bassline, the vocal samples and the relaxed killer groove out of his swedish drumbox fit together perfectly and will let you move for sure. b1 is inspired by a roadmovie with never heard before rhythm n blues vocal samples and a tricky groove. it rocks from the very first seconds and surprises after the break with wonderful bell-like sounds. b2 is a technoid track which is based on one main loop which gets transposed over and over again and ends up in sweet harmonies and great chord progressions. all three tracks are inspiring and fresh modern clubmusic with a unique style. ready for your winter pleasure

hartchef welcome jichael mackson from munich, their latest signing! the former pastamusik co-owner delivers 2 epic monsters which perfectly transport what this guy is able to. jichael mackson and hartchef - the ultimate combination

>hyphen< is a bumpy techno tune perfectly suited for peak time play. it starts of with this deep 808 kick and squelchy bassline followed by this mesmerizing synth melody which teases you all the way through-out. strum wie doh is a sophisticated mixture of minimal and techy house. it has minilogue-ish vybe to it. on the b-side tretau takes things into darker territory with killi. a steady groove makes your feet move and those crazy minimal sounds and effects make your head spin.

dimi angélis & jeroen search. both artists are among the few internationally acclaimed techno artists from the netherlands. their dj activity and production work reaches back into the early nineties. >the new frontier< melds the firmness and determination of old school techno with a contemporary subtlety. it is amazing how few elements jereon search and dimi angélis need to create a dense and compelling athmosphere. >lunar< is the kind of track that slips perfectly in a wide range of club sets. while it offers the dj a vast span of possible connections to other music, its hypnotic melody does not leave your head for hours. >jupiter< is bolder, it is centered around a demanding groove. while the melodies operate in the background of the track, the complex net of rhythmic patterns shifts indistinguishably. it is the type of music which holds you in a tight grip - and you are not even able to tell what exactly is so striking about it. its implicitness makes >the new frontier< such a special record. it belongs to the rare breed of music which does not demand to go into your box - and this is exactly why it is made to stay there for quite some time

x.l.r.8.r. is the new sister label of marc o tools mauritius imprint, which has grown from strength to strength with genre-uniting and boarder-breaking dancefloor weapons such as criss source >hugs n kisses, marc o tool >the sinner in me< and diverse releases from ballroom, marc vision & björn mandry. as the name suggests, the labels focus is on acceleration and so will be devoted to technoid and darker music - driving engines strictly designed for burning on the floor. its the techno face of the mauritius camp, so to say! the label premiere comes from label honcho marc o tool himself joining forces with his long-term companion and brother in crime criss source. their opener >showtime< kick-starts the label and perfectly shows what to expect from x.l.r.8.r. in the future! and if that s not enough acceleration yet, check the pounding >indigo< on the flip

step forward dubfire (aka ali shirazinia from grammy winning dj and production duo deep dish) whos already hit top form this summer with some tasty releases on desolat, funkwelle.net and whose thumping >emissions< features on the minus compilation >expansion contraction<. the beauty of this rework is that it doesnt stray far from the original vibe. dubfire pays the track the full respect it deserves, adding contemporary beats, bass and hat patterns, subliminal efx and tweaks that perfectly compliment the eq sweeps and machine gun snare rolls of the original. panikattack (originally released on plus 8 in 1996 as the b side to sickness) gets a more radical overhaul with guido schneider turning in a typically pragmatic version. by excavating and enhancing the gritty funk that lies buried under the feverish textures of the original, he discovers a totally new dimension. combining the plastik elements with his own trademark swing and razor sharp percussion programming, schneider coaxes the track out of the shadows for some serious peak time action as the bassline bounds forward relentlessly occasionally enveloped by stuttering delays, to negotiate its way through the dubbed out breakdown and on to the end

this is a debut release on mule musiq of moodmusic s sasse. mule musiq loved to sasse & moodmusic and have invited sasse, henrik schwarz, dirt crew to the mule party. sasses electric deep house style perfectly fits to mule musiq as we’re always looking for upgraded deep house sound. this new release have 2 ver of 1 song. original mix is cosmic italo house and discotronix mix is more funky house approach... playlist: laurent garnier, markus kafka...

played by ricardo villalobos !! here comes popof, aged 28, an electronical arranger and composer from france, with his first release for afu limited. this 12inch will definitely do it s damage and rock the floors big time! the title track alcoolic is just waiting in the row to be the next big funky-minimal styled monster. the track hypnotical has all the qualities for the crowdpleaser and hologram is the electrohouse rumbler to round it up! he fits perfectly into the line of rockin afultd. releases and will be found in the playlists of the big ones pretty soon!

the very first release from another fresh eskimo find, right from the beautiful area of tuscany. choosing vintage analog synthesizers next to real instruments such as guitars and an electric bass, simone manages to perfectly sculpt his deep and original sound, mixing funk, italian disco, house and synth pop. supported by lindstrom, tiga, munk (gomma), serge (clone), optimo boys

unforgiven is an emotive and intense house track with an irresistible dancefloor flavour. straight 4/4 rhythms, beautiful layer of strings and cheerful keyboard stabs associated with the sublime voice of singer araba walton gives an impression of tranquillity to the track. on the flipside berlin dj star dixon is at the controls for an edit of roland appels dark soldier. dixons version is a pure dancefloor tear-jacker that will make your heart beat faster and that will fit perfectly in any house set.

deadset return to front room with their third single tick tock from their album keys open doors. deadset set the bar impressively high. based on a simple sample sound taken from a grandfather clock that stands in the hall way of the studio where most of the album was written, this track perfectly illustrates the organic house feel that defines the deadset sound.the a side is a perfect late night/early morning dance floor session on wax. made for dancing, its heavy bottom end works perfectly with the vocal elements and grandfather clock to create a truly memorable piece of audio.the b side features the tough stripped back dub efforts of none other than man of the moment and reigning title holder of worlds biggest deadset fan, jesse rose. effortlessly powerful and designed for the heads down, hip wigglers amongst you.is it any wonder that djs like jesse rose, laurent garnier, dj t and switch all put their hands up in class when asked if they re dead certain about deadset.

number 1 steve bug charts !!! redshape is len fakis musical partner of podium #05. with releases on delsin, styrax leaves and present he is regarded as on of the most exciting newcomers on the dance music circuit. few producers have achieved to delevop such an individual approach to detroit techno, few musicans managed to rough it up so relentlessly. redshapes track is an interminable battle against stagnation, each bar of the track bursts with musical creativity. on >whats on a moogs mind?<, this genre building synthesizer turns into a brain. the moog overrules all conventions of musical form, the machine becomes an unpredictable furious beast. the 808 cowbell develops an uncanny, emotional quality. a techno track as gripping as a cliffhanger. len fakis >odyssee ii< relates perfectly the dramatic tension of redshapes track. the absorbing sounds just soaks you in. through the whole accoustic journey of the track, you feel his sense for the special athmosphere of the berghain which reminds clubbers of a medieval cathedral

phil asher & luke mccarthy return under their restless soul name. this is a cut of pure quality soulful house perfectly complimented by sheas vocal talents. a bouncy bassline is coupled with dreamy chords to make sure this tune isnt playing any tricks, just great house.

hunter is more based on the beat than on his (buttrichs) other recent productions. combined with hypnotic driving vocal snippets and warm synthie sounds, buttrich has created two great dj tools, that have enormous power on the dancefloor and perfectly carry on the series of marvellous releases on cocoon reco: eulberg, david k, fuckaponydelic or pig & dan

brooklyns stefny offers her first solo ep for the addon imprint. a dj for the past decade, stefny has recorded a few co-productions (lucylee/sodium) along side nick chacona and is staple in the nyc underground scene. this ep showcases a unique sound built upon her dj experience and personal sound development. >a fix< is not your typical 4 on the 4 groover. a special kick treatment is exposed before the falling bassline appears. a magnetic pulse hits sharply between the perfectly placed fast edits and zips. the warm and fuzzy >radiolaria< begins the flip side. soft bass tones battle for space in the mix creating a groove that instantly bounces. dubbed out it continues along the path straight to the dancefloor. >wellig< is filled with a sustained anticipation. sharp beats, flanged percussion bits carry before a pulsing bassline and kraftwerk-esq synth stab rise. energy for the late night