nach der heiss erwarteten veröffentlichung >ep1 / spock< veröffentlicht mute nun die zweite single-auskopplung >ep2 / single blip<. eine bedrohlich-pumpende bassline durchzieht diesen von dunklen, filterigen synthies dominierten und mit rhythmischen bleeps gefütterten minimal-industrial techno track. neben der treibenden originalversion finden sich noch zwei hochwertige remixe von byetone und mathew jonson auf der b-seite. olaf bender (byetone), einer der gründer des legendären experimental-elektronik labels raster-noton veröffentlichte 2011 sein hochgelobtes album >symeta< welches unter anderen in den jahresbestenlisten von fact & the quietus auftauchte. der kanadier mathew jonson wiederum machte sich in der szene neben seinem gehypten impro-projekt cobblestone jazz und veröffentlichungen auf seinem eigenen label wagon repair unter anderem mit remixen für plastikman, moby und den chemical brothers einen namen. die ep wurde wie auch das album von stefan betke (pole) gemastered und von timothy q wiles gemixt

back and forth is proud to present you the first vinyl relase of 2012. for this baf004 cosmic cowboys welcome on their label echonomist and andrade, two of best new artists of the scene which youll be surely pleased to discover if you didnt had the chance to listen their amazing works on labels such as dessous, upon.you, poker flat or time has changed just to name a few. on the a-side echonomist signs a beautiful track which shows all petros skills and musical taste melting groove, emotion and atmosphere in this amazing cut that magically combined with the silky voice of mz sunday luv offers us one of the best tracks ever release here on baf. as remixers of obstacles we’re proud to introduce the well-know duo pol_on (connaisseur/systematic) which focus on the essential elements delivering a fantastic deep-house killer that youll be looking forward to play. on the b-side here comes the parisian andrade with dancing, a sweet track with a dreamy and nostalgic feeling that seems to remind us about some all good times dancing in a place we love. beautiful melodies flavoured with a 80s touch that will surely take you by the hand and bring your imagination back in time. the berlin based quell (ibadan/these days) on the remix grind the sounds of the original mix into a monster club edit that cross the boards between house and techno in that special way for which he got known for. a solid pack that you are surely going to love. don t forget...we make music with the heart!

the dirty dutch! anticlub a notorious collective from eindhoven, the southern capital of holland, was inspired to push itself into a new direction. the inspiration came from a painting by an old lady that drew the attention and gave the impulse to create the album freaks and followers. as the title suggests there are two kinds of people, people who take risks and people who do not. as anticlub used to be a risk-taker but slowly settled in an unwanted comfort zone, this created dissatisfaction and led to a creative standstill. seeing the painting everything became clear again. one should not stand still but keep moving and evolve oneself into new areas that one has not yet explored creatively. as lessismore is from the same dutch city, this state of mind also hit the lessismore label, which inevitable resulted in both parties joining forces to release this diverse album by a former underground techno crew called anticlub. as the lessismore label is known for its typically styled techno, lessismore was searching for a new impulse sound wise and visually, to ensure creative satisfaction in the years to come. with this album everything came together and the lessismore crew reunited to renew their input into the label, which was once founded to be a creative platform and an artistic journey and in retrospective clearly not a platform where one should repeat itself time after time. freaks and followers is an 8 track album with raw electronic based music combined with a variety of vocal work by different new anticlub members. the overall feel of the album is a dark punky attitude that reminds of the good old days of rave, which in the early nineties dominated the dutch club and party scene. this period can be defined as being careless and not taking credibility into account, trying new things, being blunt and just partying your hart out. being older this is a feeling that will never have to die, proved by the old lady whose painting was used as the art-work of the album release.

introducing >the courts 12 inch, the first single from jam citys forthcoming debut album, out later this year on night slugs. a double-a side release that showcases the two extremes of the lps material - the sublime and the industrial. on the a-side is >the courts<, jcs rawest dancefloor-orientated work yet. hyper-tense club music built of skids, dribbles, passes, big jersey kicks, and permeated by an ostentatious slap bass. the result is a pounding, jacking grid of a rhythm track, moments of on-court action reassembled with robotic efficiency. on the flip, jam city links up with oaklands main attrakionz for a very special collaboration called >the nite life<. squadda b and mondrem.a.n. drop mesmerising other-wordly verses over jam’s low-slung beat. the atmosphere is dense, hazy with purple smoke and submerged in the smoggy californian marine layer.

dope track 12inch by no milk from japan (yore, third ear, capricious..)

10 track album of re-edits from the turkish super producer who has released 12 inches on gamm, square, plimsoll and others. a kickass mix of disco, funk & jazz tracks from gloria gaynor, stanley turrentine, don costa, quincy jones and more. double 180g vinyl in color sleeve.

played and supported by the likes of kris wadsworth, brodinski, dj t, round table knights, marvin zeyss, tom budden, kruse & nurnberg, alex kennon, hackman, mozaic, kolombo, adriatique, untitledmusic, nick holder, uglh, jesus pablo, homebase, dean newton, t.williams, szer uysal, daniel sanchez, steve murrell, nico lahs & others!
finally on 12 inch by public demand! the lyon - a super emotional, driving track is carried by a warm synthline and a heavy bass, that will make you dance and feel your melancholy - at the same time. the release is rounded by two very different remixes by atapy and creek, who both brought their own approach onto the deep sought feelings, transforming the track in their very own way.

the dust collision of swiss voodoo priestess kate waxs recently unveiled album takes its titular inspiration from switzerlands world-leading large hadron collider, where sub-atomic particles are accelerated into one another, and the subsequent fallout observed for our universal scientific advancement. the first single to be lifted from said album – title track dust collision – is a cornerstone of self-producing autocrat kate waxs personal album philosophy, where humans find new lovers through passing encounters in the night, like particles colliding in the lhc – momentary, exhilarating, predatory, intimate and ecstatic.

its been a full 12 inch months since luca bacchettis remix of david alvarados >klugh”<blazed its trail here on ovum. so what better way for us to ramp up the temperature in these cold winter months than to welcome our great friend back with his latest double-header. now residing in barcelona, the tuscan has enjoyed yet another successful year. whilst luca turned his hand to a&r ing and enjoying great success with the signings for his own hideout label, he also impressed again with his own work for the likes of wagon repair, defected and crosstown rebels. having opened the year with a serious slice of techno, luca leads ovum back to house as he presents two beautifully warm sun-drenched numbers. the bongo-heavy >on the moon with you < has us dreaming of summer as it bathes us in spine-tingling synths, beautiful melodies and dreamy vocals. from the balearic sounds of the title track to the african rhythms and inspirations of >high life<. high life is a track laden with vocal samples, and powered by its potent piano riff

imugem orihasam, offers a deep and introspective relation ep continuing the sistrum tradition of quality underground sounds for the true appreciators. track a1 - relation sets the tone right away, with soothing strings guiding a classic rhythm section into hypnotic territory. slowly, a tapestry of delicate textures evolves around the beats - sure to be the soundtrack to many a late night dancefloor. close your eyes and get inside your mind with this one. track b1 - “mirage” continues down the path of hypnotic, deep techno laid out on relation, toughening up the beats just a bit, with a subby kick and crisp back beat that gives it some extra punch. swirling, phasing strings and metallic, ring modulated tones float above a sub bassline that is sure to make things rumble. this is pure love from japan. track b2 - overlap lights (p. scott edit) - sistrum’s main man, patrice scott, steps in to offer his interpretation of imugem’s “overlap lights,” bringing forth his signature ultra deep, slow building future/classic detroit sound. patrice’s edit is a warm, delicate, masterful arrangement of imugem’s tones and textures - there never seems to be too much going on, just enough to convey his intended message, ever-so-effectively. clutter is left by the wayside and the listener is left with the perfect palette of sonic delights.

foot & mouth goes all purple with a superb four-track dedication ep to his majesty. cheeky as you like and twice as funky!

the impeccably talented organ grinder returns to the catapult records fold, with, believe it or not, only his 2nd solo single to date. the artists first sell out release obsession gained him some serious global attention with steffi charting the title in her 2011 end of year round up for clone. the organ grinder introduces vocalist jessy allen who will be a familiar name shortly with appearances on what i want by crst (forthcoming on valve records) and will also make an impression with her vocal contribution on the fourth studio album from high contrast the agony and the ecstasy on hospital records. for this outing he offers a simple and accessible track with an anthemic scope whipping up a combination of some serious teutonic funk and floor friendly, party-wise golden era of house vibes.

spank rock feat. big freedia - nasty remixes taken from the album:everything is boring & everyone is a f—ing liar (produced by boys noize) on the peak of the succesful wave of spank rocks sophomore effort, everything is boring and everyone is a fucking liar, boysnoize records proudly presents spank rocks latest single called nasty featuring the undisputed queen diva of bounce music - big freedia and hooked up by the lady herself tyette. nasty is the pure extraction of an eccentric and intimate bounce track twisted, filthy, party- and sexdriven, its bound to make even the grumpiest person dance like there is no tomorrow. this pearl of goodness comes in 2 different mixes by bnrs youngest discovery scntst, who turned the original track into a dark techno/dubstep hybrid giving you goose bumps. both, are clearly one of the best mixes done by scntst so far. also alex ridha was more than impressed and picked scntst voal-remix of his favorite rapper, just edited it and made this nasty tune even more effective!addison groove, also known as headhunter, of 50 weapons fame has graced us with two reworks of nasty. both expose his passion for experimental broken up sounds. he keeps it real by emphasizing the deep and heavy bass in the track. sebastian’s dtf dadt remix is a dirty dubstep gem, which we can already see fitting right in in underground clubs and big international venues. what a bonus!

to celebrate the 50th vinyl release, nachtstrom prepared a special bomb including huge tracks and remixes by niereich, stigmata, chris hope & 88uw… this one is definitely not to be missed!

diynamic virtuoso stimming returns with a classic three-tracker, showcasing his skill and everlasting talent to surprise. again and again he reveals that his name stands for quality and permanent transubstantiation. the opener, windowshopping, is a catchy, floating and harmonic groover introducing the springtime, slightly transporting its warm breeze directly onto your skin. epic moog-stabs,string-hits, shuffled shakers and electric vocals are telling the story about of a stranger whos walking around a city-center during nighttime. on b1 stimming comes along with an old and firm friend. south african lazarusman, wellknown from stimmings funk with me or chang , again demonstrates his unique talent to deal with words, explaining that its not stimming but every listener himself which makes the song come alive. november morning is the slowest track stimming ever released so far. its name is program. weird violin-sounds, organic percussions and everlasting groove create a grey and moody vibe absorbing the listener.

maxi-auskopplung aus der in diesem frühjahr erscheinenden fritz kalkbrenner-mix-cd > suol mates!< > ruby lee< auf der a-seite ist eine coverversion des gleichnamigen bill withers-klassikers. fritz kalkbrenner ist es gelungen den soul-vibe des 74er-originals ins jetzt zu übersetzen. der track funktioniert sowohl auf der tanzfläche als auch zu hause. die b-seite kommt mit einem neuen edit des henrik schwarz-remixes von > right in the dark<, der ist von niemand geringerem als den suol-machern chopstick & johnjon produziert worden.

amazing three track wax, raw hypnotic house

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phat raw driving dirty techno, 3 track vinyl

bettina striegl worked with many crazy and fresh ideas on her own sound. shes creating her personal music-microcosm. the main title, which is called weltenbastler drives you with its sound to dance and move. the wayne harber remix is quite different. with a typical soundmix from his home in south african and his new residence in vienna! only special, only other! finally the track wildwuchs. comes along with deep and crazy notes of bettina striegl sound. weltenbastler - is a very successful publication of a new producer. it is like the crazy mind of bettina striegl.

incl. mark e rmx , the supremely-talented australian producer mic newman delivers a stunning four track ep for the next instalment of the esteemed tsuba colours series, complete with remix from mark e (spectral / merc). mic newman has rapidly risen through the ranks of the house music elite with his remarkable productions, and his latest offering on tsuba reaffirms why he is one of the most in-demand producers around. shrinkwrapped and pressed on lime vinyl with matching sleeves, this release is a must for any vinyl collector. strictly limited to 500 copies. be quick!

dean sunshine smith does it again with the first release of 2012. number 3 in the globally successful sunshine reworks series. this time he re-ignites the classic mid tempo soul shuffler oh honey by 70s british soul group delegation. pitching things up and reworking the vocals to create an infectious slice of soulful sunshine deep house sweetness!! track two and we keep the soul with an edge of funk as dean takes us on a love odyssey. reworking & re-interpreting the classic t-connection weekender anthem. this is a new version that intentionally pays homage to the original but also reconstructs the vocals to give the tune a new twist and creating a killer deep house floorfiller. as always this release has some big support from some of the scenes key players. another sure fire slice of sunshine magic from the soulshare records stable and this wonderful series.

after the excellent boris hottons >love is ep< it is time to present to you the second release of prague based label visky recordings! we would like to welcome warmly the two-men german project paskal & urban absolutes with their >our smile in your face ep< as a part of the new establishing visky family. a contribution to the ep has also been made by farsides henry l with his fabulous remix of the title track.

limited-edition! 250 copies of pure black silicon. a real house music blast which sounds bring us back to the 90s signed by 2 of the most estimated producers of the house music scene of recent years:the berliner alex agore and the swiss washerman directly from the ex project azuni.the second track of each side is signed by 2 young italian promising talents: fabio monesi just released on house sound and luca ballerini

after his great set of singles for philpot and clone royal oak last year,arttu comes with his first single for 4lux.yet again arttu brings you the sleaziness he is known for.attic house is a filthy club banger with heavy bassline and cut up vocal bits.gerd re-arranges the track and adds more drama to the strings coming in halfway throughout the track. soul stream is a deeper detroit-ish nugget with nostalgic feel.yet again arttu’s trademark of slamming beats & bass combined with cut-up vocals snippets profide for an insane jackin track.last but not least snuff crew comes with a heavy re-work on attic house that reminds of old dance mania and dbx sound.

the formation tojami sessions - consisting of michel niepenberg, tom bucher and jacek darnowski hailing from frankfurt - is a new project on dessous records, yetl their members are already veterans in the game: tom and jacek have been producing together since ‘92 and are best known for their releases on the raum…musik label using the pseudonym skiebÄck. in ‘99 tom joined the crew as drum player. digging a diverse variety of house music, their first dessous 3 tracker sits perfectly within the labels sound aesthetic. >depth< is a long building journey - providing moments of deep contemplation before lifting you higher again with the injection of sheer, raw energy: a fierce kicking bassdrum, congas and a strong bassline that sneaks in through the backdoor are smoothed out by strings, warm chords and a nicely flowing rhodes solo. >fame< oozes with funk - raw, metallic rhyhtms that owe something to vintage chicago. they keep it classic with the closing track >lake st. clair< that sports a bumpy analogue bassline and shimmering keys. dessous records still riding high!

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after their first track wonder on compilation french electronic underground (neopren 2011), theremynt duet is pursuing his pop synth quest with a new ep silenzio, also part of their forthcoming album space control due to come out on record label neopren next spring.

hazylujah is a new talent from italy. his four track ep >too many ghosts< is a fizzing and machine wired world of deep space atmospherics, house beats and techno futurism. it clunks and splutters with analogue details in its own unique way.

the mysterious arctic producer known only as ukkonen, returns to vinyl with a brand new five track ep as a warm-up for his forthcoming double album on uncharted audio.
following last years >erriapo< 12 inch, which was charted by the likes of agoria and left critics comparing his unique non-linear grooves to the likes of gas, the sight below, mark e, aphex twin, brian eno, carl craig, mika vainio and isolee, here are five more masterpieces from his repertoire.

after conforces tight album release on delsin and other concept projects he did he/we went wild with this one and selected some tracks we just want to play out loud in a club from vinyl (incl. a killer remix by gesloten cirkel for the title track). at first sight these tracks dont have much in common... and probably still not for the second listen, but we didnt really bother for this one. it will be a standard in our dj box for the coming months with 4 tracks that all have a bit of a different groove and a different mood. grain, be there at night, 24 and 24 remixed by gesloten cirkel. this is probably as versatile as a clone basement release can get.

rino cerrone solution unrilis008 rino cerrone continues a superb run of form that has made 2011 one of the veteran producers vintage years in terms of production output.solution decreasing day on the italian producers unrilis imprint is a typically no-nonsense slice of contemporary techno with a focus on unrelenting groove and dancefloor impact.lead track solution pairs pulsing bottom end with delayed flourishes and uncompromising percussion to create a powerful yet subtle effect.arrangement,as always with cerrone,is key makes much of the tracks minimal elements.decreasing day is a more detailed and darker affair.heavily textured,its dense palette of sinister, bubbling sounds makes for an almost industrial referencing cut that takes no prisoners whatsoever with ever increasing builds and drops.

we are proud to present our release number 29:three precision techno tools from the hand of veteran producer kike pravda,including a remix by oscar mulero.queen of the damned opens the record with tight drum work, subterranean atmospheres,accurate synth sounds and a structure in constant evolution that make of this track a definite hit on the dance floor.on the b side,oscar mulero reinterprets anthropic using detroit style keyboards,razor sharp hi-hats and a sibilant ambience.a track devised not so much for the mind, but for the body.the original version of anthropic closes the release with hardened rhythms,dynamic roland 909 sounds,together with deep and changing arrangements that keep tension up for the duration of the piece.

deviant behaviour ep lands gracefully into 2012, as remain records frontman, axel karakasis, brings you a bonafide vinyl edition of three solid bangers.on the main side, solstice opens up and unfolds a highly irresistible track with a playful intro that develops into full-blown insanity. dark nheavy basslines and powerful percussion with an awesome lick of ascending frequencies is the recipe for this super-textured gem. slamming blaster is another killer slice of techno with an immaculate script, full of evocative samples. from radio-like frequencies to the discreet bell backdrops, blaster is ultimately seductive!on the remain side, the title track impresses with its dubby beats and rolling groove. what makes, though, deviant behaviour stand out are the cheeky background samples and its spot-on build that amplify the relentless loopy character of the track throughout.

this latest instalment in an impressive run of eps sees chris colburn drop one more classic sounding cuts, wide awake (jacking, detroit-inspired minimalism). having asked to remix >wide awake< after receiving the track directly from chris, rebekah showed just how much she liked the track by delivering two remixes. her fully awake remix is typical of the no-nonsense heads-down style that has earned rebekahs previous work plaudits from adam beyer and chris leibing, while the half asleep mix reworks the original stab pattern to deep hypnotic effect.

mike shannon steps up to the cityfox ltd plate and squeezes the jack juice on his latest offering for cityfox ltd entitled foxology. its a 3 track session of deep jazzy basslines and smooth cuts. we start things off with >foxology feat. flowing<, a twistedly deep smoothy of a house cut with shannons signature shuffle groove and warped dynamic basses featuring some wicked blues harp action from amsterdams flowing. foxologys b-side is home to >foxwell< and >zukunftstrasse<, the former being a rather hot number bubbling with bouncing bass, whereas >zukunftstrasse< is even more laid back and down tempo, while still playing your mind with it’s sonic insight to the distant future.

3 track ep from new artist jbsf. we dont know much about this 12 inch except that it holds up to fpr standards, very deep and emotional sample-based detroit influenced dance music. detroit house fans and deep diggers dont sleep ...

dancefloor killer -take a trip-, led by hector moralez vocals, is the story of a mad after hour where dj w!ld got two years ago in ibiza. a funky house track with old school beat and a mesmerising fat bass. remixer-s monikers do not necessarily need some more explainations, just feel the quality and consider their legacy. long-playing a-side -radio slave-s gotta get up remix- is the reflection of matthew edwards- love of re-edits and remixes, with his particular taste for jackin- sound beloved of house aficionados and fractured funk, oddball beats and mechanical soul. incendiary tune. veteran on the remix world, with highly expected remixes that drive dance floors across the globe to ecstatic conditions by means of his intense beats and rhythms, dj sneak delivers a furious banging house remix on b-side, with melodic rhythms that will suit dancers- soul. duo having instant chemistry as friends and in the studio, fries & bridges a.k.a phil weeks & hector moralez set the bar high with their consistent quality of house music. their -ghetto mix & dub- are sick, tight and tasty, and will for sure ingnite dancefloors worldwide.

this time cityfox takes it a creepy step deeper into techno. seph comes with his hands full of bass energy in the form of the suzbu ep.3 tracks, all of which will blow your speaker if you let em.genbu doesnt play around, straight to the deep bass kick and whirring,like a machine powering up after a long hibernation. vocal lines make you mad as the melody repeats. high energy track is a great way to begin explaining this track.suzaku picks it right up where genbu left, vocal cuts, deep kick, and wide melodies.thick and sharp,techno at one of its finest moments.produced together with pablo denegri,we come to unti.a nitemareish world of machines and persussion leading you through the night,making your way to groovy baselines and cool melody!

this sampler is strictly limited to 300 copies... the future disco series has become the essential collection for anyone with a house and disco musical obsession. the fifth volume: downtown express takes us on yet another journey into all the current must own dancefloor cuts. the limited samplers have become highly sought after collectors items in their own right by taking key tracks from the albums and exclusively making them available on 12inch vinyl. we open up with moon boots off my mind on the a side which has been tearing up dancefloors all over the world for the past month with its infectious 80s groove and chopped up longing vocal. as we flip over onto the b side metromony need no introduction having been nominated for a mercury music award for their album the english riviera. album track corinne has been remixed by super producer mario basanov who has kept the songs structure intact but given the record a dancefloor vibe that will feel a natural choice for 4am. finally something happened is a huge looping disco cut reminiscent of the late nineties, pittos instrumental remix makes it unrelenting and very effective on the dancefloor with its big build ups and even bigger drop

this is the 4th release in the now popular vinyl series personally compiled by legendary detroit producer & dj terrence parker. the a side features a brand new tp production called street skate which has elements of his classic releases from the 1990s. it was first leaked on youtube and after many requests is now available on vinyl. the b side features the return of matt veloce with his blazing hot disco cut up track called,woman from moscow.this track is so hot that many have personally inquired with matt as to the true identity of this woman.perhaps one day we will learn of the woman who inspired this track.also featured on the b side is another disco-jazz-house fusion track called running out by dj leandre of paris,france (the man who brought you soul juice and love 4 sale).all 3 tracks were remixed by terrence parker and guaranteed to become another must have for your collection!

new ep from berlin-based producer, artist, dj and head honcho of catenaccio records, benjamin fehr. this 1 inch highlights his commitment to >groove noir< - fehr s self-defined dark and psychedelic take on electronic music. the lead track, my lover lures the listener in with dark, minimal grooves, perfectly exemplifying fehr s hypnotic sound. the b-side puts the groove in groove noir, thumping out of the gate with a dark kick that builds and builds, punctuated by a single haunting piano key. on the scene since 1993, fehr started out with residencies at well-respected clubs such as robert johnson and the legendary kiosk. he s had a multitude of releases on well known labels, like foundsound, brouqade, lowmidhigh lmtd, tic tac toe, nervmusic, adjunct and many more. 2011 has kept fehr busy with the release of his ep, stay at home and read a book on his own label and upcoming remixes on eminor, nervmusic, suena hermosa, 3117 records, and leet.

simon bakers debut album traces saw the london based producer record a superb, honest reflection of his influences and took his deep house sound into a long playing format that was critically acclaimed across the board. let me in was one of two tracks that featured vocals from debukas that were highlights of the album, and it returns in original album version and with an excellent remix from lee curtiss. lee curtiss is currently riding high after great releases on spectral sound and get physical, an excellent cd compilation for watergate and as part of the visionquest collective. his version is a remix in the truest form, he treats the original with respect, but twists and turns it very much into his own track, perfectly fine tuned for club sets and soundsystems. this combined with the awesome original provides another essential simon baker and 2020vision collaboration

a: dexterism - a real groover, brilliant funky bassline and a good dose of brass. cool little looped feel going on.
b: motownology - much slower on the flip, focus is on the vocals. simple percussion really accentuates the vocals. keys and quite a dark feel to the track.

a double helping of killer cosmic rarities from legendary miami-based disco label t.k., bringing together two super-obscure cuts from 1979 - queen samanthas amazing progressive electronic disco odyssey >take a chance< and the heavy soul/funk epic >cosmic funk< from the wonderfully-named mad dog fire department. the queen samantha track is eight minutes of slow-burning disco bliss - a bubbling mid- tempo monster with awesome percussion, super-funky bassline and the queens glorious soaring vocals which caused mayhem on the dance&#64258,,,oors at mancusos loft and levans warehouse as well as being a fave on the early ny breakbeat/hiphop scene with afrika bambaata giving it some heavy rotation. flip over for mad dogs extremely hard to &#64257,,,nd >cosmic funk<, a grooving grinding low-slung workout featuring hypnotic chanting vocals and some wild synth action. remastered for top-quality sound, this double a-sider is a must for lovers of that heavy t.k. sound.

new label sunkissed records brings you the first in a series of fantastic compilation 12inchs featuring choice balearic moments from different artists with the spotlight focused this time on blues rockers fleetwood mac. kicking off the beach party is arthur bakers incredible extended dance version of the mac classic >big love< that became an staple at the early ibiza parties as did the next track >ricky<, a lost 7 inch b-side also caned on the white isle in the late 80s. finally on this side is the more up-tempo disco-tinged >keep on going< keeping the floor moving. kicking off the b-side is the mesmerisingly dreamy groover >hypnotised< a true balearic classic followed by two more sunkissed delights, the sublimely sensual >brown eyes<, and finally >world turning< a bluesy stormer with some amazing percussion that also found much favour in ibiza. an essential slab of vinyl and a must-have for that perfect sunset record box.

waiting for never was created a few months later when trei was passing through vienna and the final track, a tearing trei remix of >baby i ll play< by the thomas oliver band.

slamming 3 track groover with avatism remix ...

blasting off the a-side is >gravity<, a high-tempo number picking up linear momentum verse after verse, featuring serious vocals by g-tech. on the flip, cari goldens soulful vocals chime in and out of the expressional >no one knows<. safeword, a magnetic duo comprised of clint stewart and marc smith from san francisco, remix >gravity< through heaven and hell as >sunset< delivers a calm and spiritual opening piece slowly easing the listener into >tenderloin<, a dark, grave track with subdued vocals and feeble beats.

here uto karem returns to plus 8 for his second release on the label, with the two tracks he serves up - take control and all over you - continuing in the rising italian stars good run of form. as well as being an in-demand remixer, dj and producer, karem also runs his own agile recordings imprint on which he explores the same deep techno rhythms and loopy hypnotism as he does with his two original tracks here.take control is a liquid track which builds in looped layers through piston pumping percussion, up-right beats and plenty of melodic drama. though it pushes on from left to right in true plus 8 style, the warmth and atmosphere that surrounds the main beats and bass is what really sets the track alight. all over you again features a crisp, almost dry production style as various percussive elements flesh out a 4/4 techno groove. hidden within each bar are some wooden sounding hits and various melodic notes, all of which are heart-warming additions to a killer dancefloor groove. as well as this, there is a more driving dub version of take control which canters on a knife edge for its six minute duration, closing out another efficient and streamlined techno release on plus 8.