psionic freut sich, einen wahren pionier des nyc-undergrounds zu präsentieren: reade truth.

180gm 2lp + download

re-release

gut ding will weile haben – und reichlich wumms am besten gleich noch mit dazu. zumindest dann, wenn es sich mal wieder um neue tracks aus dem engsten kreis der monkey maffia handelt. ganze vier jahre ist es inzwischen her, dass uns von dort aus der vorerst letzte teil des monkey maffia music club erreichte, eine 12inchinch voll funky-garstiger biester für die besten dancefloors dieser welt. zwischendurch erschien ein remix hier und ein track dort, doch nun gibts endlich wieder monkey maffia satt. und das nunmehr 75. release auf freude am tanzen gleich noch mit dazu! der soundtrack zu diesem feierlichen anlass kommt von monkey maffia höchstselbst. stichwort wumms: den bringen seine tracks stets genauso mit zur party wie massig tiefe und funk. denn als routinierter dj weiß der mann einfach, was eine lange nacht alles braucht hier wird die gerade bassdrum gebrochen, dort mit endlos warmen synths unterfüttert. in einem track klappern uns bass und percussion die sorgen aus dem leib, im nächsten flirren die pads und vocals sehnsüchtig um die wette. was auch immer passiert, langweilig wird’s auf dieser wie jener weltlichen erdscheibe mit sicherheit nicht.

some time ago, lennart heyndels sought refuge in modular synthesis after injury prevented him from playing the double bass. in 2019 he continued this research into the physics of sound in a small hut in norway and came back with this album

limited repress blue vinyl some twenty years after rene costys passing, his work, finally, goes global. moreover, this being a selection out of more than 400 tracks from a virtuoso, versatile andinsatiable artist, its hard to underestimate the importance of this compilation, which focuses on costys library music production from the 70s

darker than wax welcomes singaporean producer halal sol.

new album from french jazz composer and double bass player henri texier on vinyl lp.

official reissue of a true 1993 acid classic from vein melter. pressed on gold and purple mixed vinyl.

stockholms techno-koryphäe pär grindvik und berlins sensation sylvie maziarz vereinen die kräfte auf ihrer ersten kollaboration, der -before we run- ep auf second state. gleich zu beginn heizen bedrohlich klingende, hypnotische glocken und ein scheppernder bass auf -bullet tower- die stimmung an. es folgt der titeltrack mit wilder kick und einem erdrückt-hysterischen vocal, synths wirbeln durch, bevor sie wieder vom überwältigen rhythmus durchbrochen werden. -utopia- ist ein von ungewöhnlich-verkopfter perkussion, langgezogenen flächen und hektischen synths angetriebener track. die ep endet mit -circles-, einer trancigen odyssee, die uns einblicke in die unterwelt gibt.

rune nergaard (bass), olaf olsen (drums) and erik kimestad pedersen (trumpet) team up with emil nikolaisen to push the limits of sonic exploration. limited pressing on translucent purple vinyl, cut at 45rpm, download code included.

fourth entry in bass agenda’s transhumanism series.

second breaks ’n’ pieces with tracks from highrise, dj sunroof, bartholomew kind, nicolas duque, reynes and djmc. watch your bass bins!

berlin-based artist tmplt starts his own label tmplt records with a double longplayer-album named -the verge- tmplt001. inspired by uk bass, tmplt creates 12 unique tracks with dark and massive bassline -impacts. -the verge- is a musical journey through various genres such as drum n bass, breakbeat, dub techno away from the typical 4-to-the-floor rhythm.

der niederländischen künstlers wibo lammerts aka w1b0 ist bekannt für seine killer-tracks die auf labels wie bass agenda, blind allies oder hilltown disco veröffentlicht wurden.

180g vinyl lp (vinyl only release) early formation of banda black rio - cry babies rare funk lp gets vinyl reissue. funky drum breaks, big round bass and touches of psych and brazilian surf

spanish dj and producer, migue boy is back with his highly anticipated third ep on brook gee records, >as we are<. two groovy tech house tracks, >as we are< and >hey there< start the ep off, showcasing migue boys skill as a producer with driving rhythms, unique melodies and strong bass lines to suck listeners in. after come the lush remixes from spanish djs, >emeos< and >johnny diaz<, offering a new take on >as we are< with elegant keys, pacey toms, snares, and other highly impactful percussive elements. be on the lookout for more top quality house music from the three spanish artists via brook gee records.

cooked up by label head and bass player, chris lujan, specifically for austin, tx guitar hero, nick diaz, the bullies get right down to business with some hard-hitting, funky, soulful blues a la albert king on stax with a heavy shot of james brown. joined by lugnut brand stalwarts, joe baer magnant on rhythm guitar, michael reed on drums, and chris hazelton, out of kansas city, laying in some tasty hammond organ, bringing the whole thing home.

3lp deluxe features: tri-gatefold, 3rd lp curated by questlove (bonus tracks & remixes). 20 page booklet w/essays by black thought & questlove , track by track liner notes by questlove

magical association of sound reminiscent of ron hardy and klein mbo

monster bass line ... must have a for fans of donna summer - i feel love check mix b2

pyramid transmissions presents the 2nd solo release on the label from pt creator adj. street life part 2 continues the theme of part 1 with another 4 tracks of bass driven future electro music from one of the longest standing members of the scene. street life part 2 is more pure future bboy music with punching kick drums, alien melodies and crunchy glitches for that unmistakable adj sound aimed at making you dance while getting in your head simultaneously. adj always looks to the future but with nods to his past of 808 electro music.

clone distribution welcomes new label pivot. expect some proper bass heavy techno rawness. pivot. run by rotterdam rooted / berlin based artist versho. aimed to release music by versho and other like-minded artists. techno with a street mentality!!

introducing t-flex london based artist and visual designer. discovered when datassette dropped one of his wips at the null+void recordings launch party, there was an instant hook on his playful and intelligent sound. we’re super honoured to be able to give his productions their first official home and cut to vinyl. its a bold and exciting debut - showing of a flair for pairing deep sub-bass with quirky off kilter rhythms and grooves. this from someone whos embedded himself in londons musical world - avidly following whats going on and interpreting it with a fresh new take.

starke house platte mit ebenso starken remix künstler wie norman weber und jaw vom dop trio aus frankreich.

daniel brandt, co-founder of acclaimed german ensemble brandt brauer frick, is set to release his second solo album for london imprint erased tapes on october 12th. titled channels, the new record follows the release of the london and berlin based producer’s solo debut eternal something from 2017. the seven-track lp is brandt’s biggest statement yet, with the album’s thrilling avant-garde framework interweaving chord-driven techno, orchestral flourishes, rich electronic textures and hints of dark cinematic pop. following on from eternal something, which captured a contemplative kind of isolationism, with channels brandt set out to create an album that captures the essence of minimalism whilst lending it to a more playful context. after performing and recording steve reich’s six pianos in a group of six, brandt began regularly composing long meditations on the piano, something that permeates the sound of the new record. its frenetic energy and shape-shifting identity was also born out of touring with his new band eternal something — comprised of brandt on piano, drums and synthesisers, pascal bideau on guitar and bass, plus florian juncker on trombone — and a desire to translate both the sound and spiritual unity of their live shows in which musicians locked together to create an intriguing meld of expansive works.
standard pressing on black vinyl with download code included.

daniel brandt, co-founder of acclaimed german ensemble brandt brauer frick, is set to release his second solo album for london imprint erased tapes on october 12th. titled channels, the new record follows the release of the london and berlin based producer’s solo debut eternal something from 2017. the seven-track lp is brandt’s biggest statement yet, with the album’s thrilling avant-garde framework interweaving chord-driven techno, orchestral flourishes, rich electronic textures and hints of dark cinematic pop. following on from eternal something, which captured a contemplative kind of isolationism, with channels brandt set out to create an album that captures the essence of minimalism whilst lending it to a more playful context. after performing and recording steve reich’s six pianos in a group of six, brandt began regularly composing long meditations on the piano, something that permeates the sound of the new record. its frenetic energy and shape-shifting identity was also born out of touring with his new band eternal something — comprised of brandt on piano, drums and synthesisers, pascal bideau on guitar and bass, plus florian juncker on trombone — and a desire to translate both the sound and spiritual unity of their live shows in which musicians locked together to create an intriguing meld of expansive works.
limited pressing on clear vinyl with download code included.

chicago legend dj skull with another great vinyl ... from house to techno

apart from being known for founding the infamous vinyl imprint subaltern records and for his residency on sub.fm, gabriele romeo aka. mentha has made quite a name for himself with his jazz-influenced bass music productions. this lp is a selection of tracks from his vault, showcasing his musical abilities and tasteful compositions in this self-release.

baianasystem are from bahia, the state with the strongest african cultural heritage in the country and a motherlode for brazilian music. baianasystem manifest and champion the sound of the black atlantic, deep and future connections between africa, brazil and the caribbean, from the roots of samba to global bass culture.

noamm is the electronic equivalent of a honed switchblade. with surgical precision the bass agenda alumnus incises keys, cuts chords, pierces percussion and razors through rhythms. it is this slicing sound that the greek artist brings to his debut 12 for shipwrec. seven tracks of machined melodies and frigid fire make up psychoanalysis. the ep is brimming with calculated fury and clinical rage. from the coursing cruelty of ruhestimmung and the menacing dance macabre to the future world coldness of das schwarze korps, noamm is direct and straight to the point with his hard hitting style and no-nonsense approach. few respites are to be found on this 12, into the abyss of changing subconsious being the only refuge from the arctic winds and audio blasts that scour this record. frosted ferocity from start to finish from this exciting musician.

elastic dreams, a new label for 2011, bringing out no-hype, no bullshit, deep and warm electronics. music for the mind, as well as the feet, expect to hear techno, ambient, new-beat and other frequencies over coming releases with music coming from nyra, skudge, md2 and a sagittariun. debut release here from a sagittariun, with remixes from md2 aka mike dehnert. a sagittariun looks up to the constellations to bring the first release on elastic dreams the circle stops somewhere is a simple groove with a sweet and melodious synth riff that comes alive throughout the track, some have made comparisions to ames classic rej, whilst not really in that league, circle maintains the dynamic pace with powerful 909 patterns whilst keeping a nice warm analogue vibe. telepathic heights is a brooding, percussive experience with a growling bass riff and enveloping keys with sci-fi elements to its composition. md2 (aka mike dehnert/fachwerk) comes good on the remixes on the flip side. his mello mix is a disjointed and muscular groove that rips apart the original synth riff, and bends and warps it over solid md2 beats to make a real low-slung funky workout. md2s hard mix does what it says on the tin, a relentless bass booming groove and spongy use of the originals samples, this is md2 at his very best!

the heavy pulse of sound systems synchronizes with the precision of musique concrète and the reconstructed memory of a masked folk dance of the swiss mountains. techno, drum n bass and dub are echoed within this sonic processional, where samples are pulled apart and recycled, cut at the beginning and end, then linked together.
tresque takes his name from an open-chain circle dance from medieval southern europe. under the musical moniker d’incise he has played on numerous solo and collaborative projects with cyril bondi, designing quiet, intensive listening experiences with various combinations of software, recordings from vinyl or in the field, modified objects, percussion and harmonium. as tresque the delicate minimalism he’s known for takes shape within driving grooves. airy, spacious, amplified noise from his collection of samples is sliced and tethered to weightier, physical beats. a tension forms between uplift and downfall, hypnotically oscillating between structural textures and collective dance.

is / was is incredibly proud to introduce the enigmatic, insanely gifted, man-of-many-vibes himself, teakup. hailing from ohio, our man is yet another in a long lineage of shut-in freak-beat enthusiasts from the humble state. with a style referencing the melodic funk and swing of titonton duvante and the broken, advanced-beat wizardry of archetype, teakup steps into this proud heritage with a 4 tracker of various vibes sure to sate even the most discerning of dweebs. “lose my mind” is of the swung and jacking nü haus variety popularized by the will & ink lads. “shimmer” soothes with soft pads and throbbing bass while simultaneously spanking you upside the head with cracking snares and corrosive claps. “darkcore 2020” indulges in sci-fi breakbeat antics, earning the much sought-after status of “banger”. lastly, “i don’t fkn kno” slinks along in the timeless tradition of low-slung n’ swung house groovers. welcome to the sound of teakup.

genius don chrelli returns to royal athlete with his debut ep caramel with remixes by pin up club & ourra. caramel is a disco boogie feel great ep featuring sleek bass slapping grooves & smooth melodies. 4 album worthy songs are included with 2 cosmic tripping remixes. outstanding project! custom die cut sleeve. support from jacques renault, paul rhodes (2 bad mice), ooft!, casino times, kid enigma, and jon dasilva. dont sleep on this!

bruno pronsato returns with his new album, a face wasted on the theatre, written & produced in collaboration with the israeli musician, yonatan levi.
pronsato and levi have been collaborating intermittently since 2014, with levi adding bass guitar to tracks on both pronsato’s us drag lp from last year and 2016’s ndf ep, cruel is the color, as well as contrabass on a track on pronsato’s archangel lp from 2014.
written in the afternoons and between two different studios in berlin’s prenzlauer berg, the album spans eight tracks, with yonatan levi playing on bass guitar on six of them. it also features guest appearances by downtown composer/producer peter gordon and israeli saxophonist yonatan yudkowitz on “bring me a kill.”

from a formidable connection between pasadena (los angeles, usa) and osaka (japan), kay bee & kzyboost bring us the funk in a new wonderfull way. talkbox, voices, synths, leads, guitars & strong groovy bass lines under the big influence of modern funk & p-funk.

with exceptional collaboration of dr. evo on the bass for the song -feel da funk-, this 7&#8243,,, vinyl is a trip into the real funk galaxy.

philippe cohen solal (of gotan project) celebrates the 50th anniversary of summer of love, covering one of its anthems “aquarius / let the sunshine in” of hair the musical which premiered on stage in october 1967. a complex but soothing modern reggae moombathon riddim carried by the ethereal harmonies of legendary jamaican reggae singer horace andy (massive attack, skylarking, ain’t no sunshine...) with a delivering coda sung by an empowering choir.
¡ya basta! records asked two legends of the underground scene, somewhat connected to the spirituality of the song, to remix this take. first with an afro house / deep-house take of the master of the genre @boddhi-satva, and jack of all trades, mashup virtuoso @jstar-1 (remixer of major lazer / dj vadim...) for a retro catchy drum n bass/uk bass remix. finally lazy flow and face-t deliver a dancehall filler of a remix.

for his inaugural ep under new guise ‘yem gel, nts manchester resident and visual artist alecs pierce comes through with a four-track cacophony of sounds for dave maclean (django django) run label kick + clap. from previous experimental outings as obsidian pond, gristed petunia and, handi dogh he returns with this new project based solely on electronic compositions, giving the multi-instrumentalist artist a chance to further explore his electronic leanings. operating with a clear mission statement, yem gel moniker seeks to live up to its names reference to malleable ‘fictional future plastics by offering a set of genre-spanning compositions, drawing from multiple influences from ambient, drum ‘n bass or grime and leaving us wondering where he might take us next.

next up on the ever-eclectic xvi records, a shadowy figure steps into the spotlight: enter the mysterious captain over, whose dark yet soulful bruk-infused tracks soundtrack the next stage of their voyage towards the sun. for his debut outing, captain over calls on the abstract vocal stylings of the legendary trim (roll deep, 1800 dinosaur) on opening track sick. showcasing why hes one of the most iconic and forward-thinking mcs to grace the mic, trims dulcet tones twist through a jungle of shuffled beats and subterranean sub-bass, an eerie child-like melody drifting overhead. clack clack and no one ever really flies inhabit a more dancefloor friendly space, their unique syncopation, fierce instrumentation and relentless energy open up the dancefloor for some real get loose moments. on the remix, they hand the controls over to xvi homestay books (following on from the success of his previous feel it in my bones and high praise edits vol 1 releases which won praise from the likes of the black madonna, moodymann, gilles peterson and seven davis jr) books expertly crafts a cosmic footwork jam, full of his trademark soulful chords and eerie midnight saxophone licks. as he prepares to launch his forthcoming ep no-one every really flies into the cosmos captain over is beginning to cement his place as one to watch in the uk underground a sequel ep featuring grime upstart nico lindsay is scheduled for release later in the year, with several more collaborative works in progress.

redshape stars in another deep tripping, sci-fi odyssey on his imprint for present 16. opening the gate reveals a slow but surely building burner that is classic redshape, ripping the space-time continuum fabric apart at it s spoken word climax narrating of solar winds, cosmic ray particles and the speed of light. heed the track s unmistakable call and take flight on an interplanetary elevator with parched, bone-dry percussion, twisting lines with propulsive bass and growls that rumble underneath, enveloping you in an air cabin of jedi-level sound design prowess. the ride truly begins next with voyager. it s all aboard a throbbing deep low end countered by floating, melancholic sustained chords with twinkling bleeps and fading bloops that light up like the star-studded milky way. frantic hi hats and modulated percussion work keep riders on the edge of their seat through this fantasy space-age joyride at warp speed.

deep space techno electro on trust celebrating the labels year xx. /dl/ms/ is the viennese duo behind recent frustrated funk outing, omakuda, last years trust29, rogue intent, as well as one of the most-played electro tracks of 2017 - their remix of second storeys attack of the modlings. exit ghosts takes the /dl/ms/ sound far into haunted new orbits, trading some of its earthy rumble for more ethereal emanations. stark and sombre bass signals return, but find themselves enveloped in delicately threaded string anomalies, copious amounts of melodic ectoplasm, and spirit-like liquid funk dilutions. vinyl 12inch contains three locked grooves and ships in new trust xx color sleeves.

gifted culture collective kicks off with zinnigheddas jam berlin, first 12” of a series of three releases recorded exclusively during improvised jam sessions. gifted culture wants artists to breath and to represent in music the contemporaneity that surrounds us. gifted culture catches that very moment on tape. this is an itinerant music project, to highlight the context as influence on the artistic process. during the first session two thou, autre, xinner and demo gather together during a sunday night in kreuzberg with an electric bass and a bunch of synthesizers. there they start to tell us how they feel the “now”.

phat drum & bass

making his debut on the label, spanish producer kuo climax is welcomed to the hot creations fold. a solid two track release that has already been heating up dancefloors across the globe, the talented artist showcases his distinct style and proves why he is hotly tipped for 2018. the ep opens up with whyte, a pulsating track with a warped bassline and oozing synths. two and a half minutes deep it disperses into a breakbeat-esque breakdown that dives back into the familiar 4/4 beat. title track nacrem is a smooth roller with an underpinning bass and intergalactic vocal stabs. the ep highlights the spanish producer’s ability to bring balance to his output, providing music perfectly attuned for the floor. born in malaga and now residing in barcelona, kuo climax has released on respected labels such as knee deep in sound, solid grooves and viva music. 2018 will see the producer launch his own vinyl-only imprint, lfofl, that aims to recognise the progress in technology without losing the essence of true dance music.

the mythical liquid pegasus returns - this time on clandestine boogie, firmly setting out his stall as one of the best around when it comes to modern synth boogie. ‘makin it hot opens up proceedings, synth stabs and squelchy basslines a plenty, married with layers of intricate melodies and a vocoder transported straight from the 80 s. matt hughes takes on remix duties converting that squelchy bass synth into a more straight up funk bass guitar, adding shuffling high hats and weaving in a little jazz flute for added effect. on the flip side it s prime low rider cruising courtesy of sparkle combining a full-bodied bass, cosmic pads and woozy synth flurries to create a soundtrack perfect for late night coasting. to close out the e.p. dave allison adds his own sparkle to the track, upping the tempo, adding a range of hazy arps and sweeping synthesis alongside a perfectly executed bass breakdown, taking sparkle from midnight cruiser to boogie bomb.

after putting out kito jempere s well received sea monsters album last year, hell yeah now serve up another selection of remixes of it. accomplished musician jimi tenor, plus miskotom and max essa all contribute before a 7inch, also taken from the album, lands later in summer. first up is jimi tenor, the legndary finnish musician who has released on warp, collaborated with tony allen and has his own band as well as occasionally playing sax with kito jempere band at live gigs. he flips puzzled into five minutes of stripped back and moody electronics with plenty of his own flute playing in the track. busted drum sounds, spooky sci-fi synths and scattered hits make it woozy and late night and utterly absorbing. miskotom—a newly emerging pair made up of mik and his wife andra, both based in vilnius, lithuania with credits on pleasure unit and balearic —then reimagine ampa as a beatdown but of deep house with trudging drums staying low and shimmering synths drift out in all directions. crunchy hits bring a subtle sense of funk and reverb drenched vocals bring a heavenly feel to the soul drenched grooves and summery keys. then comes max essa, the japan based brit who is a regular on this label as well as the likes of is it balearic?. his first remix is a huge one that is sure to soundtrack many a boat party this summer. it s a gorgeous rework of ampa that puts achingly blissful vocals front and centre as low slung bass and slowly turning drums sink you into a pan-pipe laced reverie. secondly, essa offers a dub reprise that removes the vocals and places all the focus on his churning drums and new age grooves. this is another perfect package of masterfully electronic horizontal sounds.

label newbie benjamin taylor teams up at the resopal label for three long session tunes. front side is a 8-minute heavy bass bomb filled with taylor’s understanding of subtle things and freaky details. flip-side comes with well-arranged drums, synths and shaking percussions for moving your butts on the floor.

the frankonia ep is the result of the collaboration between nils weimann and martin glowacz, which started many years ago. side a serves two different, powerful tracks. frankonia comes with warm atmospheres and spaces. driven by the interaction of bass and synth lines, wrapped in some subtile delayed textures. lower has a rollin bass structure, combined with smashing vocals and surrounded by resonating marbles. side b belongs paul agripa’s interpretation of frankonia. he’s also known as a part of ragrip and comoji. the remix takes you on a 13 minutes trip, carried by a harmonic baseline, extended spaces and melodies. play it loud! early support by cezar, sedee, vlad arapasu.