alexey volkov first appeared in the techno scene in 2011. his past releases on the semantica and jealous god labels have gained alexey and his music widespread acclaim. since his debut, alexey has been busy crafting and perfecting his sound. his origins in punk and industrial become apparent in his new ep for escapism. he continuously proves that his assertive yet refined style is worth the hype as unconventional rhythms and unsettling sounds dominate the tracks.

we proudly present our second vinyl only release ! mountains vol. 1 comes from two well known producers from the underground scene : dhaze and duky . dhaze s track is remixed by the berliner artist sierra sam while duky s track is remixed by the luminer duo

brand new 2017 recut finally available on vinyl for the first time. 2xlp+mp3 in full original coverart. the legendary movie soundstrack based out of kingston, jamaica in april 2008, telling the story of the original vocalists and musicians involved. the sixteenth release on the moll-selekta label shares its title with a wonderful film, a heartwarming homage to the golden age of rocksteady. it documents the recordings being made for this very album at the tuff gong studios, kingston, jamaica in april 2008, telling the story of the original vocalists and musicians involved. excerpts from an all star reunion concert staged in kingston and older archive material complete the picture. never before in the history of jamaica, which already occupies a unique place on the world map of song, its sound embraced by western popular music, has such an illustrious collection of singers and players been assembled. the album showcases 15 rocksteady classics in sparkling, deeply inspired new versions, recorded in the studio which also played host to album sessions of a certain bob marley. under the musical direction of ernest ranglin, a guitarist of considerable renown not only on the reggae circuit, but also on the jazz scene, mixed by legendary engineer errol brown in duke reids employ at the treasure isle studio in the sixties - and freshly arranged by lynn taitt

after recently inaugurating the label with shedbug s well-received afterglow ep, flux records are back with their second release. following suit, flux002 includes three original tracks from burgeoning french talent laroze, supplied with a sweet remix from detroit s one and only andres. with its fair share of dance floor heaters the loin des yeux ep exudes an effortless 90s revival feel to it, drawing upon classic us house and acid as the basis for its form and style.
3000 copies limited press on 180g, 12 vinyl (no digital), with artwork from laura zhang.
france s dance scene is currently replete with a plethora of fresh and charismatic artists, labels, and promoters, and has all the signs of a movement that s really beginning to take off. hailing from bordeaux, laroze s making his own mark not just as one of the figures behind the country s authority electronic music publication seeksicksound, but also as a dj and producer in his own right.

carlo troja aka don carlos is active as a dj from the late 70s. he debuted as a producer towards the end of the 80s with the single alone, which became one of the cult tracks of the international deep house scene. his productions have always mixed house rhythms with afro-american jazz sounds, verging sometime towards disco, sometime towards progressive house or electronic soul. in 1992 calypso (irma) released mediterraneo a mini album all by playing ... deep jazzy house !

100 limited coloured vinyl! carlo troja aka don carlos is active as a dj from the late 70 s. he debuted as a producer towards the end of the 80 s with the single alone , which became one of the cult tracks of the international deep house scene. his productions have always mixed house rhythms with afro-american jazz sounds, verging sometime towards disco, sometime towards progressive house or electronic soul. in 1992 calypso (irma) released mediterraneo- a mini album all by playing. deep jazzy house

sicknote, j bionic and dissect are no strangers to the drum and bass scene having released individually on respected labels horrific, goldman and skeleton records, with more in the pipeline. now paws recordings is here to unleash the first in a series of collaboration tracks the three have written together. -miles away- leads the first in a series of forthcoming releases, lifting you up with soaring keys and vocals before the bassline hits to complete this driving, dancefloor number. celestial builds layers upon layers of percussive energy and cosmic atmosphere over a low slung bassline before gravity drops away with an intergalactic rhodes.

innerverse is a record label spearheaded by dubstep veteran quest (deep medi) specialising in forward thinking, innovative and expressive bass music. 140 bpm and beyond! the first release dream sequence ep is from fast rising talent straight out of the usa jonah freed, and has been getting support all across the board from dj s at the forefront of the dubstep/grime scene such as: chef, ishan sound, mala, coki, vivek, joe nice, quest, silkie, hatcha, n-type, distance, commodo, gantz, kahn & neek, j:kenzo, sukh knight, jay5ive, kursk, karma, foamplate, sleeper, oxossi, beezy, spyro, spooky, and many more!

all of the tracks were created using a limited amount instruments, with a deliberate crossover of old synthesizers like a farsa organ or sequential circuits s pro-one and 90s technology like the roland jd-800. it is curious that lawrence says all his synths are half-broken, since the sounds he extracts from them are absolutely healing.

originally released in 1997 during the heyday of the alternative uk electro scene, finley quaye’s debut “maverick a strike” struck a chord with many. fusing dub, reggae, pop, triphop and indie, his amalgam of styles resonated throughout the music world like no other record at the time.
limited 20th anniversary edition of 1.000 numbered copies on flaming orange and yellow-swirled 180 gram vinyl.

in 2017, the finnish jazz scene seems to bubble with talent. one of the most prominent players in this mix is by definition, trumpeter jukka eskola. after over a decade of adventures in different spaces of jazz – from the dance floor burn of the five corners quintet to the raw expressive modes of mikko innanen’s small big band, jimi tenor’s cosmic jazz and his own prime cti styled solo recordings – eskola takes things back to bare basics. and as usual, when it’s done right, it’s the best thing out there.

swedish dj/producer mattias fridell has been actively involved in the techno scene since the 1990s, inspired early on by electronic dance music and the developing techno movement in sweden. now with his first release on suspected music.

paris based label rose et rosée is proud to present the first solo ep from artist bataille. this second release from rer is a self- contained universe that fits into the label’s open-minded, experimental style. veteran of the parisian club scene, bataille has risen through the ranks of several house and minimal labels with his group antislash (circus company) as well as joining forces with trans -genre labels such as silicate to release solo work under the name john merrick.

next up on xvi records, we welcome back south london based producer munro for his second release. having recently participated in the brownswood future bubblers project, he brings his signature heavily percussive flavour to these two perfectly crafted tracks. first track miss your love is a shuffling, soulful, groove laden voyage - its sliding synths and wandering bass line provide a solid backdrop foe its iconic vocal ideal for those late night dance floor moments. on the flip,‘environments ten embarks on a deeper, more atmospheric journey. its scattered, layered drums patterns join together in a thick wall of rhythm, setting the scene for uplifting joyous melodies to slowly elevate above, reverberating around the outer realms of expansive production.

digital is back on metalheadz for the first time in nearly 2 years and we couldn’t be happier to have such a legend in the scene releasing with us. the * in the lurch ep* consists of everything that we love about digital with the much sought after * sun bites* featuring villem on the a side. for the other 3 tracks on the release we head down the steppier route, bringing tonnes of flavour on the way as digital flexes his production muscles.

following on from their exceptional jojoman release in 2015, the romanian trio premiesku strike gold again on ralph lawsons highly respected 20/20 vision imprint.&#8232,,,the 20/20 vision label has been pumping out quality music for over two decades, and is one of the uk s defining independent dance labels. the focus over the years has always been on quality and that approach is one that has paid off with this ep being no exception. &#8232,,,&#8232,,,the new floor shaking ep ‘in sfera’ is a tight package of dance floor groovers that will be sure to kick any night into 5th gear. every track has its own unique flavour that compliment each other flawlessly, with fuse boss enzo siragusa concluding the collection with a remix of the title track. a champion of all things deep, minimal, and stripped back, enzo has evolved his unique sound that is showcased in the final number.&#8232,,,&#8232,,,the trio pride themselves on pushing the boundaries of electronic live music performance, both technically and sonically and have already tasted success on influential labels such as apollonia, all inn records, vakant, pressure traxx and djebali to name a few. &#8232,,,&#8232,,,they take their custom made analogue hardware all over the globe, including world renowned festivals like lovelands, sunwaves and modernity as well as top clubs including amnesia ibiza, rex paris and stereo montreal. most recently the guys were back spinning at the legendary fabric london, you can check out their preparations and technical set up ahead of the show here.&#8232,,,&#8232,,,it was clear that after premiesku took number 21 in resident advisors top 40 live acts that 2016 really increased their impact in the underground scene and now they have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most sought after groups, with the latest ep once again seeing them utilise their expertly crafted and infectiously percussive productions.

the white house is announcing the ban of i/y008, the first official ban concerning an alternate techno record in the history of the united states. i am honored to see my husband protecting our children and serving my country, and i look forward to banning more music on behalf of the american people over the coming years, the first lady said. from climate change to aliens to personal investments and to music, we are keeping our promises in methodically overturning regulations and sounds adopted by reptilians.” the impeachment of alternate artists is expected to gain massive support from the country scene for up to two years, 542 people would be directly related to the issue. • i/y008 consists of 4 tracks by the i/y duo, and reportedly destroyed the ears and minds of our white house press secretary and president. as a candidate, mr. president said i am going to bring back the music and melodies that have been stripped away from you, the people. this starts now.

fresh from his boiler room debut in madrid last month, the swiss dj and producer andrea oliva makes his debut on hot creations with we trust. having built a solid reputation through relentless touring and a string of impressive releases, olivia delivers two original cuts showcasing his skillful production. the driving and incredibly infectious title track we trust uses all of the techniques required for a club classic a looping vocal layered over charged drums, culminating in a fearless breakdown. on the reverse, soho nights delivers a hook so catchy its a certified ibiza classic in the making. olivas journey began at a young age, educating himself in record shops and eventually teaming up with nordstern founder, agi isaku, hosting the successful banditz parties throughout switzerland. a firm favourite in the ibiza scene, olivas remix of luciano’s rise of angels on cadenza catapulted him into the global spotlight and releases on moonharbour, desolat, objektivity and cuttin headz soon followed.

following the release of their previous single guess what (featuring smerz) today copenhagens code walk announce news of their debut ep‘doubler - out on friday 5th may on ex-local. code walk consists of friends søren gregersen and jesper nørbæk. after garnering praise from radio tastemakers such as benji b, phil taggart, nemone, julie adenuga & jamz supernova, code walk are well on their way to establishing themselves as a staple part of the burgeoning electronic scene that is rising in copenhagen. like recent collaborators smerz, the duo create evocative techno infused electronica, that swells with escalating emotion and energy.

7th storey projects are delighted to announce the release of a 10- dubplate special from a man who has been making a splash in the jungle scene for a while now, with a slew of top quality releases on labels such as fresh 86 and shiprec, as well as his own imprints - myor massiv, myor & diamond life . a huge welcome to coco bryce to 7th storey s roster of talent! featuring two killer cuts from coco s archives - the a side, raid in an amenistic attack, replete with dark and eerie interludes. the b side jbb is a junglistic roller with uplifting pads, plaintive horns and ragga chants. both tracks demonstrate his ability to create unconventional yet still dance floor friendly tunes tinged with his many musical influences.

get slow hits with its 7th release. >light dimension ep< is coming by the hand of one of our label heads, a key player into the argentine scene. mariano delivers a two club-ready cuts pressed in white vinyl. vinyl only release.

norway’s ploink imprint returns this april with a four-track ep from production duo dortmund titled sauerkraut featuring a remix from christian tilt. hailing from bergen, thomas urv and miss mostly’s ploink events have been championing the norwegian techno scene for over two decades. launched in 2014, the ploink label has hosted a string of versatile twelves from the likes of prins thomas, christian tilt, skatebÂrd and most recently mental overdrive, whoís innovative ëhardwareí album dropped in march. returning to the label since providing a track on ploinkís 20th anniversary release last year, hardware specialist dortmund, real name karl markus zavodny, is also well known for releases on montrealís turbo and leipzigís vocabula recording

the vision of techno is presented by seven producers from electronic music scene of poland. the well-known artists - blazej malinowski i micha&#322,,,, wolski, who work intensivly over new productions, promote polish scene abroad with liveacts ans dj sets, are resposible for radio broadcasts on which they bring valuable information in relation to electronic music to the listeners. isnt, a very well know female dj and promotor, who has recently started producing hypnotic techno productions. less known, and deeply dark, developing project - the obkt, which is the result of the cooperation of two well-known dark techno producers milena kriegs and eastern renaissance. together with them on the compilation, the lesser-known producers are completing and emphasizing the character of the compilation, nternal bserver (read: internal observer), who has already released several ep’s, and who focuses on playing varied and heavier sound during liveacts. trnah, a female producer with a lot of experience on musical collaborations, who shows with her charming song, that a techno album containing more powerful and hypnotic sound can also be filled with nostalgia and exceptionally captivating sadness.

2017 repress !! chicago house legend mike dunn digs deeper into the vaults to deliver a series of his own personal dj edits moving across jazz, funk, soul and disco. the series focusses on tracks that inspired the early chicago house scene (tracks that you would hear at the music box or warehouse) and edited to perfection by mike dunn for maximum effect on the dance-floor. limited hand stamped.

2017 repress ,alleviated records is proud to present the ken gill ep. ken was on the scene while bernard (badie) and larry (heard) worked on music ideas between 1993 and 1997 and they both help out on love moon, our first selection.

one of the most recognizable names in the jump-up scene for the past decade, original sin has paved a legendary career through his various aliases (including being one half of g-dub alongside sub zero) with legendary tracks such as: mad world, dr. feels good, 8 figure bass, pimp don’t limp, beyond thunderdome, beast city, champagne cocktails and his 2009 album grow your wings.
now making his debut release on futurebound’s viper recordings, the renowned original sin is back and he’s returning more powerful than ever.

audiosapr is one of the most consistent albums you’re likely to come across in russia’s gost zvuk entire back catalogue. surprisingly, the full-length by saint petersburg’s scene veteran kuzma palkin is a compilation of random jams and studio recordings he made in the period of 2014-2015, carefully pieced together by label’s masterminds. sapr stands for the system of automatic projection (a russian term for computer-aided design, cad) which defines the album’s experimental yet complex and interlocking heart. based around a central theme of immediacy and spontaneity, audiosapr builds upon the foundations of early, pre-detroit era of electro and techno, and then progresses the wispy entrails of analogue gear in a contemporary dancefloor direction. it’s clearly music that can be attributed as hybrid, however it’s not you re going to think about while listening to “audiosapr”, palkin’s definitely most inspiring work to date.

after previously exhibiting his remixing dexterity on two other occasions, myles sergé returns to „made of concrete“ to showcase his production chops in a four track ep revealing three originals and one rework. firmly rooted in his hometown of grand rapids, a city along the legendary detroit-chicago axis, sergé stays true to the musical hallmarks that made history in the scene, sketching up a contemporary soundscape with haunting old school influences. the ep unfolds as a real treasure trove, with each track digging deeper into the realms of dubbed out electronica, while masterfully blurring the lines between house and techno.

doing things properly and building up a diy phenomenon from their base in zurich, the les points crew have brought a fresh, daring originality to the house and techno scene with their gritty outboard approach and a wide range of stylistic tendencies. taking a break from releasing on their own label, audino, barbir, louh and nicola kazimir have been invited to the evergreen trelik to broach their music to a wider audience. from the blissful space techno groove of -anubis- to the tightly wound beats of -housepacer- and on to the cranky acid funk of -ripstyle-, this is yet another distinctive transmission from the plucky swiss crew.

persistence is back with the third release, a new split ep with manuel di martino and the italian duo asylum with remixes by johannes volk and jeff rushin. the a side contains the original track of manuel di martino called necessary phase, engaging groove and hypnotic synth are the right adjectives to describe this track. volk,s remix is inspired to the new york techno scene with stomp drum, raw groove and marked synth. side b open with substance by asylum, this track contains dark and closed sounds, a real trip into shadows. jeff rushin revisits this creating a very functional tool, and especially the right mix of dark and dancefloor s sounds.

a staple album since its release in 1998, heavenly is as relevant today as it was twenty years ago. it turned heads everywhere, got the underground scene buzzing and set dance floors ablaze like an accomplished pyromaniac. now, the album is back for another round of techno-flavored goodness. revisited, tweaked and rearranged by kevin saunderson under his e-dancer moniker, the album not only comes with additional material in addition to the 1998 originals, but is also poised to fuel a number of exclusive e-dancer live shows. a collection of songs sure to keep the dance floor ablaze for decades, heavenly (revisited) is set to make history once more

multi instrumentalist and deep house master lars bartkuhn returns to utopia records following his nomad ep in april with a 10 minute masterpiece, an ode to the massai . an epic journey of such depth and positive spirit it perhaps deserves to render a genre all to itself. with its musicality, complex arrangement and phrasing massai is a timeless and personal statement from bartkuhn as he seeks the essence in what dance music can and possibly should be. as a young child growing up in frankfurt, bartkuhn penned his first pieces of music with a synthesizer and sequencer, bought for him by his parents upon realising their son s obsession with music. mastering the guitar as a teenager bartkuhn fell deeply in love with the music of pat metheny, keith jarrett and john coltrane and styles such as soul, funk, brasilian sounds, minimal, dance, and others which is heard in his music today. by the mid 90 s bartkuhn began to explore the deep and soulful side of house music and formed lamaya productions and the now legendary record label needs (not wants) together with his older brother marek bartkuhn and dj yannick. needs rapidly became a synonym for soulful, high quality music and while labeled a house music imprint it was lars input that lead the trio to explore alternative, and at the time unorthodox, musical influences that allowed for original textures and arrangements to be included in their productions. countless remix commissions followed and their sound travelled worldwide with works for francois kevorkian, jazztronik, ennio morricone, atjazz to name a few. to date bartkuhn has produced five solo albums all of which demonstrate a never ending creative flow of ideas and artistic diversity, complexity and passion. after some years away from the dance music scene, residing in brasil, lars decided to continue this journey on volcov s neroli records, followed by a 12- for alex bradley s phonica affiliated utopia records. the latter release, nomad has found its way into the sets of the likes of jeremy underground paris, hunee, antal, ron trent, rainer truby, bicep and mcde to name just a few. it s at this point that bartkuhn gives us massai...his self proclaimed finest work

richard rogers is no stranger to the london house scene. he possesses a lengthy back catalogue that finds it s way into the record boxes of dj s worldwide. moodymann, tamo sumo, fritz wentink, bicep, ashley beedle, dam swindle, jeremy underground, dan shake, danny red rack em and dixon basement jams are all strong supporters of black boobyreleases. there s been tracks and edits with gene hunt, jordan fields, moton inc, terry farley, stuart patterson and k alex shelby to name drop a few. bb013 is the magic number and this new black booby release delivers magic to your ears. four original tracks from the vaults ranging from deep nyc inspired house to slow burning, chugging 6am warped shakers. a limited edition black booby metal pin badge is inside the release for die hard fans. this is one record store day release you definitely need in your box...

to celebrate 14 years of the intrigue club night, ben soundscape s intrigue music label are putting out a brand new album called ‘intrigue 14’. the album is a truly versatile selection covering a wide spectrum of deep drum & bass. it contains 14 exclusive tracks and remixes from the likes of calibre, break, randall, random movement, ill truth, ben soundscape, roygreen & protone, joakuim, raw q and more. it follows on from the previous three in the series, which began at the start of 2014. it has received huge support from across the scene including plays by friction on bbc radio 1, calibre, fabio, dj marky, ltj bukem and more. the album is released april 14th on limited 4-track vinyl ep

i m really proud that the vatos locos family now extends across many of the key countries that make up our underground world. mahony represents the scene in romania flying the flag for forward thinking music so it s a real pleasure to welcome him to my label and crew hector for the fifth ep on vl recordings, hector presents romanian dj/ producer, mahony.

catalogue reference number 6 of overall music limited, comes from the hand of the portuguese producers : pedro goya & magazino. renown names of the lisbon scene, they are involved in different projects such as parties and record label « bloop » in the case of magazino and frenzy music for pegro goya. here they deliver 3 originals cuts in their canal (ep) where they show their love for analogue sounds between house and techno. the release is coming with a remix of the label co-owners hanfry martinez & javier carballo who ve turned dublock track into a groovy & hypnotic version.

bakalas ep vol.01 aims to make known new talents from hypnotica colectiva’s circle. artists whose music captivated us because of their ability to reflect the influence of this new aggressive face of techno that recently came into the scene, and where we find traces from genres such as hardcore or styles within techno itself such as industrial or birmingham.

here is the debut release from the new label losers with attitude, a four track compilation we have nothing left to lose-that demonstrates the range of sounds you can expect from us in coming releases. the label is the brain child of aleksey ageyev, a successful la based film and tv producer in who was born in moscow before moving to nyc at age of 16. he has teamed up with his old friend jason szostek of serotonin/schmer records to explore the electronic sounds that emanate from the dmz between house and techno. alexi delano needs no introduction as part of the swedish techno mafia that took over new york techno scene in the 90s delano has been pumping out tracks that have keep dancefloors moving world wide. delano brings his awesome sense of groove to the opening track a.l.n. mike bryant is a well known dj in the new york city underground since he came from the midwest in the mid 90s. he s the label head for intrinsic design. with his a new low moniker he sets out on a dark and soulful journey in sound. lwa labelhead and prototype 909 member jason bpmf szoste s starts side b with a sprawling chill soundscape sunrise on mars from his abide the glide series of digital releases. legendary russian electronic music pioneer anton kubikov is famous for his acid adventures in scsi 9, his label pro-tez records and randomart store in prague. here he has given us a moody acid groove named we have a bridge to close out the compilation.

medical records presents the third release in our transfusions 12- singles series. certain creatures (born oliver chapoy) currently resides in brooklyn, ny but has a career dating back to the early 90 s. he has roots in the miami hardcore scene that evolved into post-rock and even electronic pop (warm ghost). he began exploring electronics as certain creatures in 2013 with a 12- on styles upon styles with guest vocals from stuart argabright which led to oliver producing the 2014 black rain comeback record on blackest ever black. in 2015, oliver created a lush and enthralling lp vipassana, also released on styles upon styles. for this particular release for transfusions, oliver sought to step out of his production bias comfort zone by recording live takes with minimal editing and production in order to maintain a dirty, raw, haze-filled warehouse aesthetic. mission accomplished! the 12- contains 5 tracks total of uncompromising techno which we are ecstatic to unleash on the world. presented on classic 160gram black vinyl in our transfusions 12- sleeve. mastered by martin bowes at the cage studios, uk. crucial material for fans of surgeon, regis, as well as labels such as downwards, mote-evolver, and the like.

-me and my head- follows jorge caiado last year’s ep on groovement - “sunny days are coming” - that got support from andy weatherall and heidi on her bbc radio show. this new 3 track ep showcases jorge caiado’s love for the underground music scene and the

the north east of england is known for its role in helping to shape the uk house and techno club landscape during the late 80 s and throughout 90 s. it’s infectious and raw energy engaged slip-d from a young age exposing him to a number of venues including the riverside, empire, pleasure rooms and the hedonistic rockshots. drawing inspiration from the scene along with potent labels like svek, guidance and shaboom that came in to prominence in the late 90 s, a bedroom studio set up of amassed hardware funded on a basic income was then formed over time. residence in teesdale avenue, regular local car thefts and the wail of the rag and bone man all assembled themselves as a formula of what was happening outside the 4 walls of the studio. the vaulted hypnoelectronix no.1 finally got pressed after some years, and transports us to the true crux of that era. more material to follow in 2017 on the hpnx imprint...

mesmerizing atmospheric / ambient ukg influenced house cuts by shaun soomro, presenting the -floating on rooftops- ep. early morning rise and shine, towering buildings, the daily grind, grey skies and graffiti line the scape while white van drivers zoom past blaring old school garage setting the tone! if you wait a while above the rooftops and through the clouds the sweet taste of paradise shines through and makes the whole scene magical.. enlighten yourself while floating on rooftops.. vinyl only - out may 8th 2017

‘in time’ is the new album from renegade roots and reggae producer wrongtom and hackney’s veteran breakbeat/jungle mc’s the ragga twins. ‘in time’ strips back the jungle, d&b, garage sound that the ragga twins are recognised for pioneering today, to take you back to the ‘80s reggae and dancehall landscape where they started out. throughout the record, the ragga twins recall and explore a 30-year-long journey, where they uncover prescient lyrics and stories of their youth. wrongtom provides the beats and riddims as a perfect setting for this celebration of the dancehall and reggae scene.
the vinyl release comes as a 12” + 7” package, all housed in full colour sleeve. album download card also includes upfront ‘in dub’ version of the album, these dub versions will only be available on the vinyl download card for the moment, until officially being released later in the year.

kompleks is the mysterious man from belgrade serbia. here he delves into the crates and produces the goods. expect 4 crazy cuts that you will only hear on the more discerning dancefloors. with artwork from his friend marko vuleta djukanov this ep is a showcase of the underground art /music scene in belgrade. music we just got through passport control.... dj support: young marco, justin robertson, dj kaos, mo morris, apeiento, craig christon, dave jarvis, softrocks

based in bath, uk and born out of a love for drinking tea and dusty rhythms. mint tea is a platform that searches for up and coming talent within an emerging scene. in this blend, a various artists release with producers from four different countries curated into the perfect accompaniment for late nights or early mornings. with tracks from moda, raär, akasha system and james henry the release combines a beautiful balance of influences from ambient, lo-fi, techno and house.

jon billick has his own unique take on that classic house sound, being a dj / producer from new york city, he s built his sound from the roots of the music on which he was brought up on in its underground scene. this ep is no different, 3 classic sounding tracks for his debut release on the 12- only series on something else. enjoy!!

audiotrophe ernaehrung kicks of his vinyl debut on wout records with a massive 4 tracker ep. -greifswalder-, -structure- and -defects- are full of dubby basslines, melodic synth abstractions, rotating percussions, vocal snippets and endlessly moving sound effects, a clear musical reflection of berlin s electronic music scene and a demonstration of ae s ability to present diversity. this ep ends up with a raw, straight forward and deeply driven remix of -greifswalder- produced by the italian collaboration mood_out and dinkis.

growing up in south yorkshire, mella dee’s early musical influences originated from the sounds coming out of warehouses in and around his stomping ground. this soon developed into a love of the burgeoning scene and audio palette from warehouse parties worldwide, hardcore, house, bleeps, techno and everything in between. with a respectful nod to the impact this had on him, aitchison strives to create his own take on warehouse music with his new project.
the debut sees mella dee present three upfront club cuts, his most energetic release to date. ‘&#8203,,,music controls you&#8203,,,’ is relentlessly compelling and trippy, with a rave stab lead, whilst ‘&#8203,,,expansion&#8203,,,’ uses acid sounds and percussion to build an outright techno groove designed for the deepest, darkest club moments. ‘&#8203,,,movement&#8203,,,’ closes the ep with a driving take on bleep and techno.

one of the very first artists to begin recording in jamaica, derrick morgan is beloved as a ska icon and a pioneer of the ‘skinhead reggae’ style. blessed with a rich, deep tenor, which with he belts out his clever and often humorous lyrics, morgan became known on the kingston music scene through vere johns’ regular talent contests, and enjoyed a lengthy run of hits during the 1960s for producers such as simeon smith, duke reid and clement ‘sir coxsone’ dodd (among others), cultivating a popular vinyl feud with prince buster after being brought into leslie kong’s camp by the young jimmy cliff. morgan moved to england during the late 1960s to capitalise on the skinhead reggae craze, but was back in jamaica from the early 1970s, and since bunny lee was his brother-in-law, the two have always maintained a close working relationship. people decision, voiced at king tubby’s studio for lee and released by third world in 1977, sees morgan in politicised roots reggae mode on songs like ‘let’s build a better jamaica,’ the symbolic racetrack drama ‘racing at ballistic park,’ and the title track, which all boosted the socialist policies of the ruling people’s national party, ‘natty dread forward out of babylon’ updates the ‘tougher than tough’ saga, and there’s a slew of rude tunes when you flip the disc, including ‘my dickie,’ ‘rough grinder’ and ‘ride manny fanny.’