2011 release, the follow up to 2010s successful first volume of bangs & works. the carefully curated compilation showcases chicago footwork, one of the most forward-looking, innovative new styles of electronic music on the planet. footwork is beginning to spread outside of chicago, influencing productions around the world. bangs & works vol. 2 brings the focus back onto chicagos own producers, showing where the real innovation still lies. while its predecessor sticks mainly to the more hallucinatory and left-field elements, this one has a wider remit, ranging from mad techno-style tracks to those that sound like musique concrete gone footwork.

tiga and zombie nation have joined forces to create the most potent dance record of the year. apocalyptic tension. panic-fueled fundowns. 2012 is approaching. the heat is now - partys over earth! having both rocked remarkably long and prolific careers, the members of zzt possess uncanny staying power in an industry where hype ends faster than it begins. zombie nations production credentials are impeccable, and his reputation as a live performer has made him a permanent fixture on europes main stages.

raise the curtain once more on a very special orchestral performance. how could highgrade records better celebrate its 100th release than with twelve tracks from the highgrade disharmonic orchestra? the creative combo featuring both label bosses tom clark and todd bodine, alongside philip bader, daniel dreier and dale, began over a year ago with the intention of celebrating the tenth birthday of the berlin label. and the resulting gift: a musical experiment. the five artists have bundled their creativity together into a symphony unparalleled in the techno scene. every performance is like a jam session: all five laptops are interconnected, so each of the artists has the opportunity to react to the others and modify each track as desired. thus, new arrangements are created and constantly re-interpreted. drum machines and synthesizers are also in play, to further stretch the improvisational possibilities. no wonder then, that the 100th release follows in this creative vein. the highgrade disharmonic orchestra, with multilayer, kiddnaps us away into vastly different musical worlds: from deep influences and custom recorded vocals to an array of technoid sounds and effects. then back to groovy, swinging beats reminiscent of a balmy summer evening on the beach. therefore the record is something of a rollercoaster ride, where we never know what might be waiting behind the next curve. typically highgrade

walls alessio natalizia and sam willis dont deal in perfect wholes. the kompakt duo return swiftly on the back of 2010 s critically lauded self titled debut, an album that picked up mojos coveted electronic album of the year, featured in nmes end-of-year lists, not to mention winning fans such as of jamie xx, caribou, james holden and impressing us trio battles so much that they have invited the pair on tour around the us this coming october. yet it isnt these admittedly impressive accolades that make the announcement of second lp >coracle< such an anticipated one, what makes walls so alluring is the fully immersive experience of their mellifluous electronica Ð reaching out far and wide to pull influences sonic, emotional and theoretical together into patterns of blissful phantasmagoria. taking their debut as the prototype, willis and natalizia have taken those initial early-sunrise evocations and pushed them to even more grandiose expanse

die erfolgreiche dubstep compilation von ministry of sound >adventures in dubstep & beyond< geht in die 2. runde!34 tracks und remixes auf 2 cds u.a. von joker, zed bias, el-b, afrika hitech, lv, quarta 330, evol intent, kromestar, jazzsteppa u. v.m.!

jessica 6 ist das neue projekt von nomi ruiz, schillernde sŠngerin des hercules & love affair debutklassikers aus 2008. unterstŸtzt wird die djane, mode- & kunstikone aus nyc von den automato-mitgliedern andrew raposo (bass) & morgan wiley (keyboards), die oft mit der dfa crew (james murphy, tim goldsworthy) aufnehmen. jessica 6 liefern auf >see the light< eine erfrischend charmante mixtur aus disco, electro, soul & pop mit einer prise r&b. zu den highlights des albums zŠhlen der opener & hit >white horse<, der orientalisch angehauchte titeltrack, das grandiose >prisoner of love< feat. antony hegarty (antony & the johnsons), der ohrwurm >fun girl< sowie die melancholische r&b midtempo-ballade >champagne bubbles<.

jessica 6 ist das neue projekt von nomi ruiz, schillernde sŠngerin des hercules & love affair debutklassikers aus 2008. unterstŸtzt wird die djane, mode- & kunstikone aus nyc von den automato-mitgliedern andrew raposo (bass) & morgan wiley (keyboards), die oft mit der dfa crew (james murphy, tim goldsworthy) aufnehmen. jessica 6 liefern auf >see the light< eine erfrischend charmante mixtur aus disco, electro, soul & pop mit einer prise r&b. zu den highlights des albums zŠhlen der opener & hit >white horse<, der orientalisch angehauchte titeltrack, das grandiose >prisoner of love< feat. antony hegarty (antony & the johnsons), der ohrwurm >fun girl< sowie die melancholische r&b midtempo-ballade >champagne bubbles<.

junior sanchez produced albums and tracks for katy perry, ima robot, morningwood, princess superstar and good charlotte. he also remixed artists including madonna, shakira, katy perry, good charlotte, placebo, the bravery, daft punk, gorillaz, blaqk audio, hot hot heat, roisin murphy, felix da housecat, the faint, new order, emiliana torrini, jamiroquai, giorgio moroder, moving units, les rhythmes digitales.. and after that,he is currently djing in the biggest clubs all over the united states and across the world

ministry of sound has taken the most upbeat & energetic tracks to spur you towards the peak of physical fitness. not only are we offering a stimulating soundtrack but we have also included a booklet which gives careful & professional advice on how to start training for your own race & top tips to keep you feeling confident up to race day & beyond. get ahead of the race with running trax 2 - ready, set, go!

released on 8th november, ninja tunes >hard man< king cannibal aka dylan richards has created >the way of the ninja<, a 74 minute mix of 250 tracks blended, sliced, diced, torn up and finally rendered to audio. a lot of ninja tune classics, personal favourites, some slept on and a few exclusive acapellas and instrumentals - not only a ninja tune retrospective but the sound of king cannibals last 20 years.

christian fennesz (gitarre /electronics), david daniell (gitarre) und tony buck von the necks (schlagzeug) sind weltweit anerkannte kuenstler im feld der experimentellen musik, die jeweils schon mit kŸnstlern wie ryuichi sakamoto, sparklehorse, mike patton, jim o rourke, thurston moore (sonic youth) und vielen anderen zusammengearbeitet haben. dieses duestere und atmosphaerische album entstand waehrend des big ears festivalls in knoxville im februar 2009. die cd erscheint im mini-lp stil in klappcover verpackung. die vinyl version erscheint im hochglanzcover und ist auf 1000 stŸck limitiert!

just in time for the summer, trans air records brings you a simmering compilation disc of carribbean diso heat that will keep dance floors packed all day and all night. 12 choice cuts from the likes of billie cole, bobby raven, el cid and casual toffer something for all tastes, from soca to dance hall and more, but no matter what it is, expect only the best. this is the only album youll need to keep things hot the whole summer long... tip!!

just a classic !! trip hop tip

arran was doing a photography course when she joined the band, and at her first rehearsal she brought along a notebook. written on it was dark room notes. we had gone through numerous terrible names, and felt this was one we could settle on. we were lucky she wasnt doing a knitting course. >we love you dark matter< was recorded in a live setting as such, keeping over dubs to a minimum.

feat. mobb deep, beatnuts, guilty simpson, evidence (dilated peoples), little brother, phil da agony, joell ortiz, tragedy khadafi, craig, glasses malone and many more. incl. mp3 bonus tracks

best of compilation remastered for 2006!

its time for a celebration! fred ventura is 25 years active in the music bizz and that must be celebrated with a nice anniversary collection with some of our favorite tracks he did! a limited edition cd release with 12 tracks produced by fred together with guys such as i-f, mauro farina, alden tyrell, roberto turatti and others. classic tracks from the very obscure love theme from flexxy ball to the master piece with i-f i cut my heart out and a previously unreleased track with ajello! this could be to much good fun and heartache for many. but if you are in for a little cruising with your vintage bmw 3 series or opel manta on the sunny boulevard of rimini, scheveningen, las palmas or san tropez. this is the perfect sound track! 25 years of classic timeless dance music by fred ventura and friends!