introducing damien zala... the next promising young frenchman to release on hold youth. although relatively unknown, his first album *lonely happiness* received strong support from theo parrish, norm talley and luke hess amongst others. combining analogue synths and drum-machines with acoustic elements and samples from old records, the trained sound engineer is a rigorous technician aiming to create sophisticated deep house atmospheres. hold youth provide a breeding ground for open-minded and innovative music, and zalas second life ep ticks all the right boxes. exploring sounds from a broad spectrum, *ms blue* is the moody opener that creates a melange of raw minimal jazz, while the b side continues in this vein with more of an obvious off-key german micro house influence. *considered done* references the late herbie hancock, sampling his voice over a flowing piano melody and punchy bass line, while *tribute to willy simon* goes all out funky, full of brass, with a classic hip hop swagger.

2017 repress on black double vinyl, housed in a black sleeve.
muscle and mind is the return of oscar mulero to long plays, after grey fades to green and black propaganda. muscle and mind may seem antagonistic terms in real life, but in terms of music they make sense together, especially when talking about techno. the double vinyl lp includes a download code.

official 2015 reissue of the 1985 italo-disco classic. including the originals versions plus 2015 re-edit and italoconnection re-edit...limited !

the mole is back on slices of life with 3 new tracks and 3 different views on the house music of these

*hi life jump* comes on limited single-sided red marbled vinyl as an teaser for rons upcoming album.

this limited ep is vinyl-only, strictly no digital! grounded in humanity is celebrating their 6th release with trademark sounds from well known french producer life recorder.the ep offers 3 original tracks with deep chords and swirling arpeggios from the frenchman plus a space tech remix from soulray and finally an outro from an unknown source. it is also the 6th chapter of the story behind the label. uprising describes the dramatically evolving situation on planet earth with the clones starting to rebel against their creators, the future is dark.

no stranger to the house scene, kiko navarro is a dj and producer whose productions, remixes and edits have appeared on an impressive list of labels for many years.

this ep was made during a period where my whole outlook on everything was transforming. the voidloss project started as an investigation, i was conducting a lot of research and study on the mind, the occult, on different thought modes, and the voidloss project represented this. the idea was about a leap in to the void. a leap of abandonment into the dark, with total acceptance, total commitment.

los angeles meets chicago on this infectious, energetic 12. 6 tracks from a mysterious producer going by the name of druguse inspired by juke and footwork sounds. mini lp. a more drugged out cali sun drenched hazier version of the chicago sound, but theres barely time to catch your breath for that bong hit as this 12 baits along with the same frenetic pace and energy of its the mid west inspirations. all anchored by vocal hooks, theres a strong hip hop feel to this quirky and original 12inch.

** 2015 repress ** vinyl only release , incl point g remix
taverna tracks have tapped rising star john dimas (one records, la vie en rose) for their second release. already supported by raresh!

incl nice remixes...

the much loved, slightly mysterious but always firing r-zone series rolls on to its 12th release here. this time the dutch collective serves up five searing club tracks that are as raw and energetic as ever and look back to a 90s uk heyday for their inspiration. first up is beginning of life, with old school loon bird calls, lots of rave intentions and nebulous pads all creating a sweaty atmosphere atop rough hewn drums.

huge record alert! possibly one of the rarest (and funkiest!) jams on the legendary west end label! “touch your life” is an elusive beast, co-produced and mixed by bert reid (crown heights affair, empress) and steeped in low slung, spaced out electronic funk, this 1982 release is surely one of the most sought after in the labels catalog. a slick quiet storm number featuring the ultra smooth, laid back vocals of the millers backed with some serious synthed-out grooves, a real beauty of a track that will appeal to all disco, soul, electro-funk and boogie heads alike. both the vocal mix and the instrumental are featured here just like the original 12&#8243,,, release. this is the very first time this record has ever been re-issued in over 30 years. don’t miss your chance to scoop up a true rarity, used copies of “touch your life” usually sell for above the £100 mark and don’t turn up very often, if at all! this re-issue has been re-mastered from the original tapes and re-pressed with original label artwork in full collaboration with west end records, new york city.

three is the number, basement toolz the titel. once again rat life records is taking mickey on a night out to the sewer. here are two tracks made by credit 00 with a borrowed tr 909 drum machine. side a is called korg the groove, as the title already reveals, its inspired by a classic detroit techno cut. can you tell which one it is? on the flip side you will find 909ish, one drum machine and one synthesizer, which is not much but all you need and more, plus there is extra noise on the clap to amplify your face slapping pleasure.

strong detroit influenced techno ep, feat. remixes by steven tang, stojche & vidinovski

great debut release for electronic emergencies hailing from rotterdam! they present their first release, a new album of dutch cold wave legend das ding: why is my life so boring?

peter kersten opens ambient into the wide open with his very own musical and emotive language.

limited pressing on transparent vinyl.
original recording of 1982 released by moon records association –, cat.# mra1002 / mra 1003 blackway s own interpretation of italo disco, dark and catchy. another gem.

massive two tracker from jonny miller on his 2nd edits release on kat.what you did is quite simply a whopper! disco music as god intended it - arms aloft, eyes shut, inhibitions nowhere to be seen, smiles bigger than life itself. what we have here is not an edit as such but a reworking of chaka khans what you did, subtly housed up, re-arranged, chopped, fil-tered and re-mastered within an inch of its life - chaka herself pretty much always sounds in-credible but here the vocal just seems to stand even taller than usual. on the other side we have something in which some of our slightly older party folk may well recognise. dionnes house classic from 88 gets the full edit treatment and the timing on this just seems so right. originally released on the ace bigshot label out of canada (and was just huge in the hacienda), re-mastered, stretched out, re-arranged and making the most out of all those old school stabs, ploddy bass lines and timeless vocals.

limited 300 copies on standard black vinyl / picture cover / limited supplies
original recording of 1982 released by moon records association –, cat.# mra1002 / mra 1003 blackway s own interpretation of italo disco, dark and catchy. another gem.

limited 300 copies / full picture sleeve /! we all know fred ventura, and it’,s nice to see that he is coming back again with a new track, co-written and co-produced with phil r., who along with having been a respected deep house and electronic music producer for years, is now wellknown for owning the only italian factory of vinyl records: phonopress. the track is a classic italo disco anthem, and there is an alternative, more “,italo-funky-disco”, version in the b-side. the sound and the track’,s structure overall are the typical ones from the mid 80’,s. this record is a must-have for all italo-disco lovers, oldtimers, fred ventura’,s fans and collectors. the finishing is high-end, with a cover coated with opaque uv, black innersleeves, and shrinkwrapping. the limited, multicolored splatter 180g edition manufactured with manual presses comes with a special sticker in the upper-left corner

there is a new force in dance music. faceless, origin unknown, yet undoubtedly producing an indelible sonic footprint, utilising the heavy gravity of earth and its acoustics, vibrations and human voice, the outfit dubbed life beyond earth have entered our atmosphere.

tasteful nudes welcomes prolific french producer anaxander to the fold for our sixth release, an orderly life. past records for boe recordings, local talk, dame-music, quintessentials, and love what you feel have primed astute record buyers for these four cuts: at turns dark and thumping, melodic and melancholic, and hypnotically whirling, each track finds anaxander expanding on american dance music influences to create something wholly his own. the record artwork features an original photo by los angeles photographer armando christian armenta.

soul print recordings presents its second imprint on the gold we call vinyl. 5 beautiful tracks from life recorder including 3 mixes by simoncino. comes handstamped and pressed on coloured vinyl.

only 1 per customer !!
although known for its more deep and dubbed out vibes mosaic lovers will be aware that there has always been a home for more straight-up techno on the label. we are happy to announce that this september a limited edition series of 12 inches focussing exclusively on main room techno joints will be launched: mosaic red label.
volume 1 of the series sees legendary uk hardgroove techno don, ben sims, return to the mosaic camp after almost 13 years with two tasty slices of quality machine driven funk that are guaranteed to get yer feet and hips moving.
this release will be pressed on limited edition 180g white vinyl in a special collectors edition sleeve

ocoeurs latest album a parallel life finds franck zaragoza showcasing his adeptness at fusing thoughtfully crafted melodies with twitchingly syncopated techno. in a recent interview berlin music portal kultmucke introduced zaragoza something of an idm prodigy and while thats a fair summation due to his preference for malleable beatwork and his use of heavily processed field recordings there is more there than simple glitchery. zaragozas melodies, while often shrouded in hazes of static, affect the cinematic minimalism of modern composition. these such comparisons put him stylistically hovering somewhere between the likes of arovane and max richter which is no meager feat. a parallel life aches, breathes, pulsates and is forever churning. it has a subliminal soul that is all too often a casualty of electronic music of this style. the vinyl lp includes a download code.

slow life are back with a mighty third installment, featuring label producer s. moreira on devastating form, channeling seriously deep grooves laced with astral detroit electro, sultry house music and staggered techno. pressed on 180g vinyl, mastered at prairie cat.

nach ihrem 12 inch debüt auf innervisions, berlins bester adresse in sachen house musik, haben sich daniel bortz und sascha sibler für eine zweite 12 inch für permanent vacation zusammengetan. die a-seite -tomorrow we start a new life again- sorgte bereits im boiler room set von daniel bortz für viel aufmerksamkeit und positives feedback. die b-seite - if not tomorrow maybe someday- ist eine wunderbar verspielte house-nummer, die eigentlich immer ins set passt.

john tejada does not really need any introduction - he is simply a phenomenon. starting with his first releases in the mid nineties, he has been constantly expanding on his massive catalogue of singles, remixes and albums released on well known us and european techno, house and electronic music labels and there seems to be no end in sight. in addition to his output on prestigious labels such as playhouse, plug research, defocus, moods and grooves, 7th city, kompakt, and others he has also been running his own palette recordings imprint since 1996. john tejada s ep for slices of life make reference to his earlier releases that were beloved by dj s for their driving energy and an occasional wink of humor. the three tracks on -times like this- combine a musical glance back to earlier times, while showcasing tejada s high level production skills of today: a slice from the past without being nostalgic

der zweite longplayer dieser zusammenarbeit, high life, wird bereits am ende juni auf warp records veroeffentlicht. das gelungene musikalische experiment der beiden ist vom repetitiven minimalismus von komponisten wie steve reich und philipp glass und der polyrhythmik von fela kuti und funk an sich inspiriert
ltd edition with artprint

the new soft-spoken, hard-rocking group from baltimore debuted their full length live show at the wolf + lamb marcy hotel this march. following in the footsteps of greats like nicolas jaar and pillowtalk, they were the first invited guest in over 2 years to perform at the legendary brooklyn proving grounds. life on planets is a duo that met in the studio lofts of their east coast hometown, whereby a collaboration fusing indie artrock and electronic music began to take shape. it was a pairing of two dramatically different personas, merging as one for a serendipitous, romantic sound that s now been signed to the double standard label. life on planets has also released music through better on foot, where the debut single apollo made waves in early 2014. the touring act features live vocals and guitar, backed by a dj/producer, dawning a long-awaited return to authentic songwriting in dance music.

solid split vinyl ep featuring two outstanding artists. on the a side we meet the veteran turkish producer and vinyl dj, ugur project (ostwind, back and forth).

nightdrivers are an amazing italian production duo comprising of niccolo rufo aka rufus and martino marini aka mass prod. the duo caught our attention with previous releases on bosconi records as well as their recently released nightvisions ep on their self titled nightdrivers offshoot. two of italys finest comtemporary house producers, the easy life ep is a clear reflection of what sets these guys apart.

nucleus & paradox on metalheadz platinum - a welcome collaboration.

nice price deal !!! fantastic 4th release on diciccos label from the man himself !
• subtly hand stamped sleeve
• expect great support - updates to follow
tom returns to run out run after his latest offering on anthony parasoles - the corner - with four cuts of his distinct take on techno and house...

three modern cuts created from a new swedish duo, mount liberation unlimited. the duo have a long heritage in the swedish indie-pop scene but have now taken it further. with a lot of inspiration from techno and house have the appearence become something between indiepop and house, with a great body of analogue expression. junk yard connections is super happy to give out this lovely debut ep!

edit of the r&b classic by life on mars & l atelier. remix by drew hill. vinyl only release.

reissue of slugos 1st solo release, the 1995 classic on dance mania dm 096: slugmere (original), a blunt, work it (original), djs on the low (original), eris, balls. eris is vinyl only

early support by: luke slater, oscar mulero, ben sims, marcel dettmann, perc, clouds, tommy four seven, pfirter, truncate, max m, thomas hessler, killawatt, radial, and, roberto, paul birken, sigha, the public stand, samuli kemppi, nx1, rebekah, bas mooy, gary beck, ansome, wire, the advent, nuno dos santos, unbalance, blind spot, mark morris, erphun, sebastian kokow, juho kusti, markus suckut, par grindvik, the black dog, darko esser, joachim spieth, happa, martyn hare, sawf, j. tijn, doka, lag, luis ruiz, exium, takaaki itoh, ryuji takeuchi, inigo kennedy, operator, jeff rushin, shards, darkfloor , kriz, exium, ben long, fran hartnett, octave, henning baer, dimi angelis, paul mac, jeroen search, p.e.a.r.l., dax j, mike humphries

following up to their much applauded international debut save the youth, denmarks answer to warpaint,giana factory, return with their second album lemon moon this spring 2014. fronted by louise foo (sister of sharin of the raveonettes) and flanked by lisbet fritze (who also plays guitar in the trentemoller band) and sofie johanne, giana factory specialize in a wonderful kind of iced pop, beautiful songwriting with a lot of depth and diy attitude punch.

classic - back from 1997 !!

all songs are remastered for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley. the vinyl comes housed in a glossy jacket with an unreleased photo of the band. each copy includes a reproduction of a promotional poster with lyrics from 1981 designed by mike coles, the malicious damage house artist responsible for the labels iconic album and single covers.

imagine the early 80ies, cold war is on its peak, you are a young lad in american occupied germany and dont feel like joining the army. what you gonna do? there is not much choice. you could crash your dads car into the next bridge and get invalided out or you just move to the island of west berlin and buy a drum machine?

killer kenny larkin release on kms from 1999. 2 choice vocal cuts on the a side and an absolutely essential kl re work of inner citys good life on the flip... tip

next vierzehnnullvier release. robert feedmann provides some more quality tunes.