roland appel started producing music and spinning records in the early nineties. he was a member of fauna flash (together with christian prommer) and the trüby trio (with rainer trüby + christian prommer). in 2002 he released an album with peter kruder and christian prommer as voom:voom . with every project he toured the world and played clubs and festivals from montreal jazz festival, sonar festival to fabric london, new york, berlin and tokyo. from 2004 to 2006 roland lived in paris. during this time he started to write music for his solo career which quickly gained an international following. in 2006 returning to his home town of munich he teamed up with engineer jan krause to start recording once again. whether roland incorporates an accomplice or is working solo, thereÆs hardly a dull moment in the studio or on stage, captivating his audience by combining the integral influences of detroit techno, folk, disco all the way to soul and house. one of the most in demand tracks from the all night long album, snow gets a full single release as a result of the huge response from disco heavyweights horse meat disco, who took the time to contact us to tell us how much they love it. old school disco in every way, certainly not space and nothing nu about ita.. dfa darlings runaway turn it in a slow burning house direction that builds the tension until every last drop is wrung out in a sweaty pool on the dancefloor. nice.

two more tracks from the much anticipated italoboyz full length cd >bla bla bla<. those of you familiar with italoboyz music will be aware of its roots in the fusion of organic with electronic sounds and the collision of genres as varied as jazz, opera and folk with what we traditionally know as house and techno. >techno tower< and >chinese< are a real testament to the italoboyz musical roots and will surely turn some heads on the dancefloor.

big with richie hawtin, silicone soul, lauhaus, kabale & liebe, robert dietz, david lejaby, shoxy, luciano esse, dan ghenacia, someone else, alex flatner and many more

nice price deal !!! dj jauche aka jack flash aka robin masters orchestra aka machomovers is dj since 1989 and already played throughout europe and the rest of the world. he released his music on labels like komfort, sonntag, milk & sugar rec., circuit, appeal. singer panay brookes already produced with dole & kom, medi soul, brezler & stockhouse, jay ray. longing is supported i.a. by jenn (karateklub), chris fortier (field trip), toni rios (soap), someone else (foundsound), andy kohlmann (lordag)...

since the begining of the century underground is the ibizas meeting point of clued up music lovers and best international artists who made this club an outstanding place while staying out of the commercial scene. being the home of the vinyl club recordings label events from the first days it is naturally that underground and vinyl club team up to present the new imprint. vinyl club s owner luc ringeisen and underground s soul and dj don juanito deliver 2 deep house tracks that have been tested on the best dance floors around. underground records will present the best works of the international artits crew who made ibiza underground a legend.

as the european summer draws to a close, the next rekluse release takes a brief change in direction and offers up something a little lighter to accompany the last of the hazy rays. after the previous electronic madness from simon stokes, mr copy, loco & jam and kiko we are joined for this release by la based artist erphun.
erphun has had a pretty hectic summer himself, appearing on steve lawler s viva , dave seaman s audio therapy , oliver huntemann s ideal audio and stephen bodzin s hertzblut . not a bad run at all. with previous releases and remixes on mutekki , saw recordings , excentric muzik and forthcoming releases on bedrock (+ john digweed s new comp) as well as 8 sided dice , this guy has had a busy couple of years...
to complete the package mr henry von (joint label owner of rekluse with fergie) has reworked tu sueno, giving it some of his trademark bite and re-marrying the vocal to the breakdown, keeping things shaking until there is no where left to go but to bring that beat straight back in...

supported by laurent garnier, michel de hey, rocco, mike dunn, jay tripwire, osunlade, nuno do santos, robert owens, phil e, misjah, abicah soul, hector romeo, dave mothersole, nacho marco, mateo esse, jorge navarro, anthony pappa, richard earnshaw, christian hornbostel…

andré decided spontaneously to record fresh material especially for the label, more than 6 months before our fi rst release. this says a lot about the common trust that was born that day, much before the hype surrounding the man. the result of this saw the light some weeks later in the form of vehemence of silence, a track of indeniable power which breathes long years of djing & berlin afterhours as much as uncovering close impressions of andré’s emotional outcome. this is what made me feel that track like a whisper to my body & soul and what makes me so proud to release it today… more than 10 months down the line, andré improved it, tested it on the fl oor till a fi nal club listening session in the middle of the berghain dancefl oor where we both knew it was ready to be shared… this special track needed of course outstanding alternative perspectives and it didnt take me long to propose my old friend danilo plessow amongst andrés favorites to give it his magic : motor city drum ensembles version translates an unexpected techno jam reminiscent of the best early soma days. the ep is completed by a second original called dark edge, a sophisticated & raw deep house joint. a&r and words by dairmount

its back the popular sampler series 4 killer cuts that havent seen the light oif day on vinyl a must for any dj **note volume change

let me do yore starts off in tribal mode and then adds triangle and shakers to its relaxed percussive groove before shuttling off into the stratosphere where sheets of synthetic slivers dart past at lightning speed, the tracks bottom heavy pulse builds in intensity as claps and soulful voice swirls bring a delirious vibe to the proceedings. following a detroit tinged intro, a moment of truth slides into place with congas and claps helping it find its way. sizzling hi hats and a thumping kick drum deepen the groove while a funky bass line provides hip shaking accompaniment and marks the return of a house legend, who’s still at his best. soul never goes out of style, right?!

exclusive re release of the rare 1st album by this progressive soul jazz band featuring members of el chicles & chakachas. astounding mix of jazz attitude, blue eyed soul, prog funk, soft rock and even folky moments, including fine cover versions of love in them there hills by gamble & huff, norwegian wood and to love somebody, comes with two bonus tracks from their first boogaloo & soul beat 7inch from 1968, original album cover artwork with new liner notes, remastered 2009.

say the name lil dave and an ingenue of class and aural distinction comes to mind. lil dave channels the far reaches of the soul, all the while effortlessly combining taste, groove, and appeal with todays technology. although his roots are in hip-hop, lil dave is most widely known for his electronic escapades through house, broken beat, brazilia, acid jazz, funk and uk-inspired soul and rare groove. through these genres, lil dave defines his signature sound.
on any given day, lil dave can be found behind the boards producing, in the crates digging, at the beats grinding, at the turntables creating. with demeanor calm and levels tuned, lil dave brings crowds from philly to rome and the world over to a fever pitch, leaving them parched for more. he takes great delight in pleasing his treasured following and making them happy through the power of djing.
whether it be through showcasing rarefied gems on his legendary radio program or providing sonic leaflets as 1/5 of the multifaceted illvibe collective, lil dave has the talent, drive, and the penchant for the art of moving butts.
simply stated, lil dave is the future of the funk!

nice price deal !!! 1991 classic!!

appears on lables like seasons limited, seed, ocha records, vega records, yoruba records, abicah soul recs, franck roger digital etc

big with patrick chardronnet, manuel tur, slam, charles webster, deetron, john digweed, sis, brothers vibe, anja schneider, laurent garnier, delete, dj gregory, dennis ferrer, pete tong, phil weeks, seuil, tiefschwarz, ray okpara, stephan bodzin, jimpster, luke solomon, adam beyer, slam, ewan pearson, steve bug, gorge, toby tobias, bushwacka, kiki, paul woolford, monika kruse, joris voorn, gavin herlihy, oliver huntemann, stacey pullen, nic fianculli, einzelkind, shinedoe, yannick, claudevonstroke, chris carrier, luca bachetti, shonky, brett johnson, agnes, acquaviva, josh wink, meat, liapin, martin eyerer, thomas schumacher, terry francis, gel abril, carl cox, gregor tresher, dj hell, butch, layo, dop, hosh, davide squillace, silicone soul, alex niggemann, len faki, agoria, ramon tapia, satoshi tomiie, arnaud le texier, danny howells, chateau flight, dj wild, anthony collins, will saul,…

we are pleased to deliver the latest single from the lovely lisa shaw! already receiving massive support from dj spen, johnny fiasco, inland knights, richard earnshaw, jask, raul campos (kcrw), julius papp, dj mfr and many more.... taken from her highly appraised recent album free, like i want to fuses quality and soulful electronic ingredients together along with lisas unmistakably lush and smokey style. on remix duty is dutchican soul with 2 stellar reinterpretations. the vocal rub combines subtle tech elements with jittering synth stabs and a striking electronic bassline. the classic vocal remix leans more towards an early naked music style with warm pads and lush chord changes for a more classic house feel. fred everything takes things in a deeper and more stripped down direction including dreamy pads and a filtering techy b-line resulting in a laid back dubby atmosphere with lisa s seductive vocals sitting right in the pocket

autodiscotheque return with a mighty release by one of their favourite maverick producers and djs danny berman. with releases on tirk, untracked, deep freeze and society, danny has made a big impression with his mixed up approach to production and djing. from the wonky house of the hot coins material released on tirk, to the more classically detroit outings under his red rackem moniker, danny is a music lover with an ear for the not so obvious and the left of centre musical territory.on this release which features both his musical personas simultaneously, the idea was to truly represent the difference between the red rackem and hot coins sounds on a single release, and to recreate an intense peak time feeling, but to do it from these two completely different scenes.place for me is detroit inspired heads down, cut up motown soul business, which pays homage to one of dannys favourite producers moodymann, and fits perfectly into that crossover space between slo-mo house and disco. chinese electro on the flip however, references that authentic early 80s new wave electro sound, and is influenced by yellow magic orchestra and recordings from new wave radio shows like belgiums liaison dangereuses

a1 lissat & voltaxx, the german superproducersduo brings us one of the most anticipated club tracks of this moment.
a2 a classic in a new jacket. supported by all the big shots.
b1 one of this years ibiza anthems. expect dancefloor madness when played.
b2 amro is the new young belgian talent, ready to conquer the world with his new track >drunk<.

detroit based multi instrumentalist jimmy edgar brings his unique electronic vision to items & things for the labels keenly anticipated fourth release. edgars versatility is well documented with influences ranging from jazz, funk and r&b through to chicago house and of course detroit techno. for this outing he puts his distinctive r&b tinged electronica to one side, laying down some timeless acid house grooves that pay homage to the founding fathers of the genre. the sublime techno soul of the title track funktion house kicks off the 4-track ep with sweet chord stabs and laid back laser sweeps dominating the intro. a gentle yet infectious background melody thatll pull bodies to the dancefloor like bees to honey completes the summertime vibe with each element effortlessly evolving as edgar applies subtle ring shifts and delays to the down tempo groove.

lets have fun! - thats the mantra of big zis and the crew of nation music. the swiss black music label has been broadening its musical spectrum over the past years. just like the artist big zis, whose music could most likely be labeled electro pop alternative punk rap, they dont care about common conventions. while rap becomes more and more pimped out, house loopier and minimal narrow-minded, big zis hooks up with a top-class troupe to get it her own way. for her most recent album und jetz … (and now …) she worked with marton di katz and valentino tomasi (both members of kalabreses famous rumpelorchester), who laid the musical foundations for most of the songs. for the impulsive electro on the track suure räge (acid rain) however, big zis collaborated with the techno producer michal ho (tuningspork) at the studio. suure räge got remixed by several well-known producers: robag wruhme (freude am tanzen) and canson (gs zürich) are to be found on volume 1 and the soul brothers lexx (aka kawabata / drumpoet) and kalabrese (stattmusik) successfully combat boredom on volume 2. the sound scapes of the remixes couldnt be any more diverse and cover a broad variety of styles. and be sure: volume 3 - work in progress - will delight you as well

a new member to the 4lux family the talented alex agore! his productions are drenched with pumping beats, catchy riffs and funky deep grooves. to give some quick references we could say that alexs 1st twelve for 4lux is reminiscent of some of moodymann and theo parrish tunes fused with some dj sneaks uplifting spirits. 4 tracks with the syncopated collage of quiet jingling, subtle handclaps, keyboard melodies, and soul-drenched vocal samples and phat phat basslines! this will sell out even faster then the previous kez ym release on 4lux. you missed that one? don t sleep on this! essential house record.

roxour is proud to present fresh music from r-04, a very talented mid 20 boy from downtown tokyo. for r 04 things started about 10 years ago when testing out his first syntheziser. from japanese fascination of composing and living game music soon he was fascinated by the magic of detroit techno. aside from that, he plays on the grand piano with that jazzy - and funkyness of an early stevie wonder. r-04s music is reflecting the city where he comes from. he says many tall inorganic buildings and night scene always inspire me. his first official release gazing at the moon is somewhere between jazz and techno. its a kind of tribute to the so called chu shu no meigetsu convention, the autumn time in japan, when no one can ignore the beauty of the big shiny full moon. also i composed this track meaning that we had better keep emotional leeway to enjoy the full moon no matter how busy we are. patrick alavis ace remix is turning the jazz and detroit techno rooted original into a deep roller.

3 rare deep disco and modern soul classics edited in fine style.

4 track massacre from the mental torments label!! tracks by sepromatiq, flotek & mario kinle, salva trucha & bruce and tilthammer!!

mysterious jdeep and dicky moe come up with another installment of their extra deep edit trickery with three soul boogie and disco cuts. cracking take on harlem on the flipside!

the third in struts inspiration information studio collaboration series brings together an intriguing pairing between one of africas great bandleaders, mulatu astatke, with the next level musicianship of the heliocentrics collective from the mighty roster of stones throw / now again. known primarily through the successful ethiopiques album series and the film soundtrack to jim jarmuschs ?broken flowers, mulatu astatke is one of ethiopias foremost musical ambassadors. his selfstyled ethio-jazz sound flourished during the swinging addisÑ era of the late 60s as he successfully fused western jazz and funk with traditional ethiopian folk melodies. the heliocentrics have become known as one of the uks foremost free-thinking collectives of musicians, inspired by a wide palette covering sun ra, james brown, david axelrod and all manner of psych, afro and eastern sounds. the collective have featured on records by madlib and dj shadow. now a fixture within the stones throw / now again roster, they forged their own genre-breaking directions in the astral analogue groove on their 2007 debut album, out there. a number of tour dates around the release and headline slots at festivals throughout 2009 have been confirmed.

played by: ricardo villalobos, sis, nick curly, anthony collins, chris tietjen, robert dietz, markus fix and many more !!! a resident of the respected mono club night, felix neumann is one of those producers that live music on a 24/7 basis and his productions just keep on coming and growing. we are very happy to have this talented 21 year old in our artist family. the title track put it back is a fresh sound affair and a guaranteed club banger, as tested by most of the mitu family djs. the pumping groove will keep the crowd on its toes and the pinching vocals will have them asking for more. rough is a track that could almost be described by its title alone. it is a steady and solid track that showcases felix s versatile approach to music. that versatility extends to the first b side track. acento is an elegant musical exercise where house, percussion and jazz harmoniously fuse into a track with a strong dance appeal. the last track on this release brings out a heavy-deep-bass vibe. chemal will make your head nod and your body get loose, without you knowing how it all happened.

kiko strikes back with the 2nd release on thomas p heckmanns new smashing partyservice label! support: dj hell, adam beyer, style of eye, mihalis safras, sascha krohn, alex bau,...

as an instrumental track all about love was released back in early 2008. to be found on the highly acclaimed big love ep from knee deeps love trilogy ep series. all about love received remarkable wide range club plays. and during the wmc this heavy clubtrack was the flavour of the month. in spite of everything the kneedeep guys couldnt let the track go. somehow they felt it could be a raving success if lyrics would be added. and beeing known for their big vocal workouts the kd duo teamed up with the voice of cafe del mar, misscathy battistessa! it turned out to be a more than fitting collaboration! knee deep and cathy - more than ever poeple battistess layed down this beautiful soul searching song for the summer season. three mixes will be served by ralf gum and mister lovebirds of kd fame himself. all about love is a must have and future classic tune.

soniculture welcomes a new artist to the family. bernard siefert, betterknown as nhar is known for his releases on labels such as mobilee, meerestief, plak and modelisme. his hypnotic sound is unique, adding at the same time fine tuned melodies and vocals, in this way, enriching the whole musical experience. with this release, nhar shows us a bit more energy, keeping the soul and exploring the feelings that characterize his productions, but making us dance even more than usual. this is an amazing piece of work from one of the most original producers of the new french techno scene. the a side begins with >derceto<, a very modern techno track but with an old school touch and an outstanding percussion arrangement. the hypnotic bassline is strong and involving and the vocals make it dirty, when needed. thinkfreak closes this side with a powerful remix, taking the energy to higher levels and making it a dance floor slammer for the craziest moments of the night (or day). with >owls are not what they seem<, nharshows us how hypnotic he can be. the track is filled with sophistication andthe production details are exquisite. this is electronic dance music at itsbest. dalessandro & expander present a version of >owls are not what theyseem< that is sexy and groovy and is for sure perfect for that special afterhour moment or simply when there is a special need for love.

zuckerwatte is the second single from oliver koletzkis new album >großstadtmärchen<. and zuckerwatte, which translates as candyfloss is a truly magical tale about love and loss in the big city. the original features juli holzs softly whispering voice that is so very fragile, and so very beautiful. this is a softly grooving electro-pop discovery. but of course this song has also been transformed for the dancefloor on this single that also features two more tracks from olivers album. first up is the remix by david august, one half of the duo august & bachert who delivers a top-notch glitchy tech-house edit that makes great dramaturgical use of the original track. next up is björn störigs vision of zuckerwatte. the drummer of olivers live outfit the koletzkis envisions juli holz perform her sweet and sticky singing over some neo-soul tech-rnb influenced electronica that features a spanish guitar, some great claps and some very nice synthesizers. on the flip there is koletzkis instrumental house-homage kusskompatibel and these habits, on which only seventeen-year-old singer pyur makes her debut. she sings wonderfully harmonic over this down-beat trip-hop groove and it results in a great hit for the late summer. this single is more than a single. its the best thing before the album

new zealand soul powerhouse fat freddys drop proudly present their new studio album, drboondigga & the big bw, which features nine tracks of non categorizable music born from freddys live jams, fantastic voyages & many hours of beat reduction & sonic fine tuning in lyall bay, wellington.

a superb slice of electronic soul from sweden with mixes from blog fave david e sugar & full intentions michael gray

2002 release with remixes by simex, my grandma from detroit, blacksoul and maxim.

this is driving epic banging body shaking techno with soul that reminds of the good old techno days married with sounds of today. a great crossover appear for tech trance and techno sets. just a word for each: simian: manic thunderous punkish techno with attitude, collider: cool rockish bassline and amazing atmosphere. tiburon: organ rave sounds used in it and the small melody playing that gives it a spicey edge. and finally the best: particle with the spanish guitar sample that drives along with a lovely break that adds to the tension of it. this can become an ibiza favorite and you can see people like r.rivera or h.cataneo playing it as well.

joss moog drops his 1st solo ep on minority after having successful previous outings on robsoul. fat mamma is a jacked up chicago track that will be doing the rounds with the likes of derrick carter & mark farina. rhodes trip is armed with deep chords and slick beats and is reminiscent of room 25. everything inside has all the right ingredients to kick start a party, tough beats, smooth vocal stabs and a killer bass line. joss finishes the ep off in style with a big jazz bass line, groovy keys and a hypnotic sax that would work the dance floor at any time of the night.

this album reflects what amsterdam is becoming famous for, its peak time dancefloor experiences! dubbed the city of sin that hosts europes biggest dance festival, is now being touted as the new dance capital of europe. its the hedonists number one weekend party destination.

fer br is the man! with releases on special series, relatives, innervate and soul access he set the standard and he still keeps moving on and on. with this ep he shows us his skills once again of how to fill a dancefloor. incredibly funky with a fierce drive and wicked drums. the great samplework and synth sound to it all of and we are ready for action! go go go!

played and supported by nick curly, gregor tresher, joris voorn, sis, anja schneider, anthony collins, shur-i-kan, dÆjulz, sian, laurent garnier, oxia, deetron, gorge, monika kruse, josh wink, matthew dear, funk d void, konrad black, marc antona, florian kruse, slam, masomenos, gel abril, ramon tapia, guy j, brothers vibe, italoboyz, dj fex, silicone soul, varoslav, ... after the incredible success of his first ep on time has changed. andrade, the jewel of thc is back with a new amazing ep. included alex niggemann remix, no words, just listen. the september hit !

second release on the excellent new label affiliated to the acclaimed website and blog cosmic boogie for the second in the cosmic boogie series we welcome on board legendary dj and producer ashley beedle, and once again its time to fasten the seatbelts and continue the journey into the funk stratosphere. the mission begins with a fully spiritual re-working of bill withers classic railroad man, extended, tripped out, and guaranteed to transport you to another sonic dimension. meanwhile on the flip side, the joyful boogie of al greens everything is ok is masterfully edited by beedle into a slice of end-of-the-night euphoria which calls time on another successful journey for this exciting new imprint. re-mastered and cut loud for vinyl lovers cosmic boogie is all about exploring a different meaning of cosmic. long live the boogie

trish van eynde has agreed to bless subject detroit with her soulful detroit techno tunes on this first subject belgium release. all tracks are amazing, she really put her soul into this release. respect !!

just in case someone might have forgotten: stil vor talent is based in berlin. and this ep by sascha braemer, one part of heinrich & hirtenfellner, proves just that. braemer, whos just been at the top of everybodys dj charts with his funk-laden minimal soul piece >mamba drums< on kindisch records, has donated three tracks to oliver koletzkis imprint that mirror what this city is best know for: funky minimal grooves. first up there is >ghost track< a typical dry minimal loop with a rhythmically in touch vocal sample that is then juxtaposed by a simply astonishing piece of melody. goose bumps and groove humps on the floor - guaranteed! on the flip: >girl<. here braemer has created a dubby piece of tech house that floats towards a soulful vocal and some beautiful strings. this is one for the early morning, or in berlin, the late afternoon, those times when everything seems in perfect harmony with each other. last up is >guitar man<, yet another very sample-based stripped down loop with one riff of an echoed guitar being the protagonist. when that riff is fully played out, we all know its summer. but it wouldnt be berlin if there werent some dark wobbly basslines seemingly destroying this but in fact creating the perfect combination of soft and hard, of light and dark. on top of this the vocal sample >i wont leave< perfectly encapsulates the vibe of the praised berlin afterhour. stil vor talent is back at home with this ep.

soundway records presents panama! 2, latin sounds, cumbia tropical & calypso funk on the isthmus, 1967-77 - showcasing the unique tropical music created in panama during the fertile decades of the 1960s and 70s, whilst producing one of the surefire summer soundtracks of the year!

supported by: pet duo, marco remus, dj rush, dj lukas, sandy warez, dj ogi, and many more ...
own style is pleasured to announce the 5th release, and with a very special way, as this one is the 1st special edition, with new design, and a great cooperating work between loopin and lexis. this is a big ass shaker ep, with 4 tracks: 2 made by loopin with lexis stuff, and another 2 made by lexis with loopins stuff. the result is 4 dancefloor killers, that s why the name...funny hardtechno, with funky touches and underground soul direct to the dancefloor, that will rock a lot of clubs and events for sure! check it by your own and hope you like this special work they did with so much love for all of you.

spatula city is proud to present an ep from our pals over on the other side of the pond: the sound diggers - full english ep. originally appearing with his smash hit jazz shit on spat008 - the four piece set vol. 1, justin critchlow of the midlands, uk, blew our ham pants off with his bouncey style of breakfast house. now he is back with a full english breakfast comprises of all the fixins for to start your day off with some jack in your step.

in the summer of 1975 peter gathered his collective to record 5 compositions. the outcome was this great album ?the silver apple? heavily influenced by coltrane and his quartet, as well as by cecil taylor, maurice mcintyre, roswell rudd and many musical greats. it?s a monumental lp as it will take you back to a truly unique time of jazz in new york.

2005 compilation by ian pooley!! tracks by turntable rocker, satin souls, natural rhythm, mike monday...

2004 various styles of house compilation!!

2001 nite:life compilation by german house hero ian pooley!!