our french friend steven wobblejay strikes back! after the sublime shake your tingsz ep (qe 45), steve presents again some dope deep raw tunes. lots of old school flava with a new school twist! his partnership with pablo valentino as creative swing alliance (wolf music, faces, tsuba a.o.) has been a great base for developping his own style. another great talent is past, present and future quintessentials artist mat chiavaroli, who’s delivering a rugged and freestylish remix. hang out - the way we love it!

dirty analog techno from french boss, crackboy trevor jackson: brilliant! crackboy (and all his dirty aliases) never disapoints for his second chapter on crowdspacer (after releases on tigersushi, im a cliché, zone or fragil), crackboy, the king of french dirty analog techno, half of pov with label-boss joakim, digs deeper into that detroit melanchol-epic vibe with weapons of steel on the a-side before going bonkers on the b-side with 2 naughty stripped-down beat-centric dj tools for the sweaty late night crowds. made me think of some gemini tracks when i first heard it (thats a compliment).

mike misiu, jimpster, mike shawe, hot buttered soul, rustam ospanoff, replika (deso, long weekend), stereo 12inch, watson, thatmanmonkz (shadeleaf music), superbreak, dj chris rhythm, tooli (local talk/omena), monsieur cedric (serie limitee), the rev. thorn, mike w - kolour ltd, bendy, i love disco!, your name (legalize lambada), osmose, tim zawada (star creature / tugboat, ks french, funkyjaws, al zanders, alan mooneys edits

politics of dancing records returns with two fresh tunes from the hot french duo two diggers. hanfry martinez and label bosses politics of dancing are on the remix duty. el amanecer is groovy as hell with a bouncy bassline and deep atmospheres. politics of dancing turns it into a peak time track with a killer bassline. get some music is a loop that goes straight to the head, with funky vocals. hanfry martinez delivers a stunning techy and dubby remix for some late night action. another essential release from the parisian deep house imprint.

already drawing comparisons to artists like kaytranada and pomo, french producer and multi-instrumentalist jean tonique gets set to become one of the most hyped artists in 2015 with the release of his second ep through yuksek’s partyfine label on 30th march 2015. drawing influences from 70s funk, jean tonique makes an effort to distance himself from genre-defining elements while approaching his music from an organic and raw songwriting perspective. using elements from hip hop, house, and 70s/80s funk, the multifaceted producer likes to draw people in with the malleable dynamics of his music. after remixes of lana del rey, outkast, the kooks and many more, jean tonique has broken into the online market through being a regular fixture on hype machine’s top 10 and growing recognition from media outlets. now, growing on his french electronic music notoriety, jean tonique is preparing to expand his presence with the physical release of the you ep - bringing that old school, happy vibe that made us fall in love withfunky house

despite of his young age french artist jan hendez has already released quite a lot of good records. his tunes came out on labels like kina and early dub and have gained excellent reputation in the whole electronic scene. the bordeaux based dj and producer is working with his machines since more than eight years now. hendez plays regularly in all important venues in france. his debut for tabla consists of four strong tunes that are constantly cruising from techno to house and on to micro-house. be surprised!

limited repress of the first release! played by raresh for six years nervmusic has been the instigator of actions that have brought a circle of techno culture fans together to form an independent movement in moscow s nightlife. all along the way, the members of nervmusic were searching for a unique sound that eventually necessitated becoming a music label. the starting point of the nervmusic label will be karen ep, a release by easy changes (foundsound, stock5), a techno act from moscow and core members of nervmusic since the beginning. with a remix by cabanne (minibar, hello?repeat, perlon), the legendary french techno producer who crafted a special take on the track gneedos. further development of nervmusic will be a contiuous research in avant garde techno sounds. nervmusic aims to infuse the work of new artists with the contributions of legendary producers.

wtm038 is definitely an outstanding release, something between house and real love to technoid sounds. the long a side comes with a classical intro and turns into a p erfect groovy but still monumental house track. the b starts with the track * call me a cap* and is the third collaboration with dop . great melodic atmospheric sounds with a perfect arrangement between vocals and all the typical addicted masomenos style. the second one on the b side has a featuring with tobi neumann who releases also his third ep with the french duo. * pushpush* is more trippy with a great step sequencer arrangement. all together, great release again from masomenos and this will be a special one which you surely wont forget

one copy per customer! the label was born to break the silence, howl fourth comes with a two tracker, housy grooves from the french producer varhat

this piece was originally released on french label apricot records circa 1997. it now includes an extended mix of the title track, and a previously unreleased song serving as a dub on the b side... repress

limited edition of 300 copies. kunlun is but one of the many aliases for french artist max p. who’s known to the world as the man behind percussion driven psychedelia projects like high wolf and black zone myth chant.kunlun is but one of the many aliases for french artist max p. whos known to the world as the man behind percussion driven psychedelia projects like high wolf and black zone myth chant.

eklo 033 is back with the labelhead seuil, after his famous “al capote” eklo 031. some new deep & cosmic tracks, “charlie from space” shows another side of seuil s works. the french berlin based producer etienne is featuring a fast & subtle remix, perfect for the floor. essential 12 inch

we are glad to introduce “fareed” half part of the french duo “society of silence” for his first solo ep on a label. with the “phausis ep”, fareed offers an interesting balance between emotional melodies and organic textures, raw sonorities : the result is full of tension and very personal : another point of view on the techno. we choose three original tracks and ask to our friend voiski to work on a aerial and refreshing remix which sticks perfectly with the original project. enjoy …

oxia returns with a striking 5 track ep including 2 remixes by visionquest’s shaun reeves and 8bits own steffen deux! the bedrock of french quality techno has already created countless classics that proved themselves against the test of time and with unity ep, he’s bound to to it again. the up and down mixes of „unity“ take over with tight drums and rich bass carried by an airy vocal. oxia’s keen ear for detail adds the rest, making them perfect dance weapons for almost any setting. steffen contributes a deeper take on „unity“ working with subtle effects and evolving spheres to create that early morning vibe. „soulsa“ original and remix by shaun are completing the package with laid-back grooves and a fine tool for darker hours. this quality set couldn’t be more versatile, 2016 couldn’t continue any better!

the btrax records label is back after few years off, and we are sure that new ep will not disappointed you. we are very proud to put out 2 stunning tracks made by one of the label founder : ben men from paris - france.french electronic music scene activist since the early 1990s, ben men is a multifaceted artist, both dj, records dealer, producer and party promoter. since 2001, ben men s btrax parties are hosted at legendary rex club. co-founder of the label -btrax records” with releases of the legendary 7 scan from detroit, vince watson, electric rescue, scan x, julian jeweil, mr c... he was co-founder and manager of record stores statik and basement trax records from 1996 to 2002.just a quick description of the tracks, “the journey” is… as you can imagine, a musical journey track clearly dedicated to the label influences. landscapes of twisting textures, brooding melodics which embarks upon a stunningly trippy journey of it s own.“morning glory” a straight-up slice detroit-infused melodic techno, adds a tough drum line and sweeping touches, as his signature style shines through

remastered re-release des 1982’er new-wave-synth-pop-klassikers der (hypothetical) prophets, bestehend aus dem französischen elektroniker bernard szajner und dem briten karel beer. im stile sowjetischer, elektronischer konzeptalben kreierten die beiden ein obskures werk zwischen experiment und pop. zwei tracks erschienen zwischenzeitlich auf der compilation “so young, but so cold: underground french music 1977-1983- (2004). die vinyl lp enthält 3 bonustracks und erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

six years after his mila ep, uk techno artist lee renance, better known as 100hz with james chapman, is finally back on bosconi with another strong 3 tracker release called -circles-, a combination of very sought-after gems and reworks of old tunes: the record begins with the gentleness of the groovy and jazzy vibe of that mega rare undergound deep anthem named -shoot the bar-, a track originally out in 1998 on pacific records which many people have been probably waiting since long time for a repress, while on b side the artist presents himself under one of his more obscure aliases as mr format, going trough more voodooish and hypnotic dub techno territories with a pitched down version of primary colours track, an undiscovered and carefully crafted secret weapon previously released on his own imprint format records. last cut of the record is a totally renovated version of the track oliva out in 2009 on the greatest french logistic records. in this new version , “oliva funk” epic strings and pads merge with compelling and engaging beats creating a levitating effect which drive the mind and the mood of the dancefloor into dreamy soundscapes. you ll make it yours.

(180g yellow colored vinyl, cd included) following smile with etienne de crecy, alex gopher is back with a new four-track ep on his own go4 imprint. french soulful house music!

den krebstod seines onkels verarbeitete hey champ-mitglied saam hagshenas beim schreiben zweier songs, mit denen er zugleich einen musikalischen richtungswechsel vollzog. statt des gut gelaunten, french-pop-inspirierten indietronics von hey champ drosselte hagshenas das tempo und ließ elemente aus r&b, soul und hiphop mit einfließen. so entstanden mit »calling out« und »diamond« zwei songs, die förmlich nach einer neuen formation schrien.
das 180 gramm vinyl erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

sfx recordings is proud to present the new max cohle release. this young french men sign here is third release on sfx recordings and his first vinyl ! fantastic four originals tracks will compose this new ep. a full journey into deep micro house perfectly mixed in between groove, fatness and creative fresh hypnotic sound. watch out for the new hits of the new talent from paris !

1 copy per customer! next aku disk from french producer janeret. vinyl only. 180 g. killer grooves on this one. don’t sleep !

vinyl only, after a busy year and two widely acclaimed releases with record label rutilance under his belt, the time is right for the southern based french producer ortella to launch his own eponymous imprint: mad in lyon. 69001 ep - introduced by the producer himself - is the first of a series of releases in the same mood, with some new jersey inspired deep house and straight forward uncompromised groove. it does exactly what it says on the tin: -from thugs to clubs-. watch out people, lyon has never been so hot!

french label d3 elements returns to chicago for its next ep, this time looking to the assured house talents of hakim murphy for three tracks of raw, dense grooves right from the heart of the windy city. opener boxbeat is a curious, freaky jam with bobbing percussive hits, wonky, pixel thin synth lines and free roaming pads that wrap the whole thing in a nice sense of spaced-out serenity. taste o rainbow has a much more firmly planted kick drum that pounds away uninterrupted below a free flowing brew of modulate synth sounds. it s expertly reduced and masterfully reserved and is sure to send dance floors wild as a result. the flipside cut freshness has pinging drums and a big, frazzled bass line as slithering chords rain down the face. musical yet jacking, cosmic yet propulsive, it is a perfectly contemporary chicago house sound that rounds out a fine ep from one of the best in the game.

french veteran dj w!ld delivers the third release on uk imprint vessel records, which features two originals plus remixes from argentinean producer franco cinelli and label founder james barnsley. plus loin is a thudding piece of robust house featuring heady toms, suspenseful drum rolls and spectral keys whilst whats up men is a more rhythmic cut containing a subtle bassline and echoing synths. on the flip, leeds producer james barnsley s version of what s up men alters the original into a peaktime-focused number with crunchy snares, until franco cinelli concludes the package with an animated rendition of plus loin.

having previously used their dnuos ytivil offshoot to release material from their nearest and dearest (think batu, bruce, hodge and alex coulton), bristol’s livity sound crew turns to unknown french producer simo cell. the two tracks showcased here are a rather fine introduction to this newcomer, with opener “piste jaune” offering a clandestine blend of stuttering electro bass, discordant analogue percussion hits and spooky electronics. the mystery man goes for the jugular on “cellar door”, with pitched-down, bleep style melodies and liquid electronics riding an off-kilter, broken techno groove. another fine livity release.

hugo lx lands on the courtesy of balance recordings planet with an exquisite ipiece of house music on wax. inspired by his travels across japan, these tracks will cater for most djs and music lovers alike. from the powerful and dubby low altitude to the slow burner of kansai kick it, hugo lx showcases some of his musical ability and talent. hugo is the former production mastermind behind the funk league, and the frenchman s hip-hop roots take his music production take on house music back to its roots! hugo lx is the latest addition to the legacy of french underground house producers! nuff said. drop the needle on the record!

its a great pleasure to welcome back waze & odyssey to the label, since their first please dont dance ep on dirt crew wich was released in early 2013 and that featured an excellent detroit swindl remix botht duos have had a massive rise and impact on the underground house scene worldwide. waze & odyssey have also had killer releases on their own imprint w&o street tracks and with their latest on the downlow single they stormed the dancefloors and major radio playlists. waze & odyssey is best know for their straight up bangin’ house cutz and with these two tracks you get exactly that! go go go is a filterred house banger that takes us back to the early chicago and french house productions from the mid 90s. on the other side of this fine 10 the deeper and more electrofied we go home delivers some nasty breakdowns and with its manic pitched and ascending lead sound it should shake and stir your brain to get your feet moving for sure. pure dance floor action with these two new waze & odyssey tracks!

la vie en rose commences its 2016 campaign with a tight little package from the delirious ibiza dwelling duo, acid mondays. the british lads are well known for their ability to concoct deadly dance floor weaponary for labels such as rumors, illusion, one records and 2020vision among others and now they are back on the french label with two hot new tracks plus a remix from greek grafter john dimas.

planet rhythm latest vinyl contribution comes by rennes based producer berg jaär. berg comes as a true addition to the ever growing prruk reportoire. firm drums and sturdy fx serve as the backbone of his contribution. with little info to be found about the french producer this release serves as the perfect example of the adventurous mode that planet rhythm currently finds itself in. moody yet intrusive in many ways.

the sixth release of the catalan label bons records comes signed by another kind of unknown (great) artist. we are talking about embezzlement society, a young producer from belfast influenced by producers like fast eddie, as well as pal joey or theo parrish. in the label of pau roca and gon he presents three cuts that go from the cheekiest hip-house (haters gon hate) to a classic raw-house vibe with a clear detroit flavour (mr. jons & stronger). furthermore, one of his mentor nowadays, the french artist fulbert (local talk, foul & sunk, rawthencity) remixes stronger and turns it into an exquisite techno-reinterpretation. vinyl only - 12” release! the benefits of the release will entirely be destinated to the syria refugees

legendary french producer mr. oizo aka quentin dupieux returns with hand in the fire, a four-track ep featuring brash, heavy-hitting productions and a charli xcx guest appearance - out today via ed banger / because music / big beat records. the new ep largely follows in the steps of mr. oizos acclaimed 2014 lp the church. the title track shows off mr. oizos pop production chops, mixing a compelling vocal performance from british pop-smash songwriter charli xcx, complete with an incredibly catchy hook, with a punk-inspired composition that transitions more towards trap by the end of the song.

pure techno bliss on resopal. french techno ambassadors vakarm and shekon welcome us with four dark, straighter and more paranoid techno weapons on voices ep . -voices- presents an old school, intense techno vibe with a grinding synth hook, leading us into the heart of the beast. taking the best of techno s oldschool-era drums -- combined with the producers top-class production, it s quite a handful. fragile features a stoic rhythm and sparse sci-fi tricks turning the track into a hypnotic tool. -grel- lays down a pounding bass-end topped with spiraling layers of synth. shekon s rework of -voices- shouldn t fail to set dancefloors on fire. after a massive build-up, tricky percussion combines with sci-fi effects and the synth theme from the original. big prime time techno

p2s is back with a new project of hip-hop / breakbeat / scratches / accapella!

after his two excellent maxis on dax js monnom black & ben sims symbolism, binny is back with the french zion-lyon guys from clft for a second release. four heavy-banger-outstandingtunes, this time. no place for remixes. if you wonder how it sounds like, lets say it is electronic body techno with a touch of cosmic-retroesque axis atmosphere but still some groove, nevertheless. 500 copies only.

johannes albert is running a record label since 5 fun years and 20 releases. releasing his own music on vinyl but also his mates stuff. from achterbahn damour to smallpeople via jeremiah, from fred p and lauer remixes back to french youngsters ralph & larry houl. so frank will celebrate this anniversary among life & happiness early 2016 with two twelche inches and a lousy tour. starting with the lamest of all johannes himself to be followed by a bulky rework by oskar offermann. flipside ticks in with heartbreaker phillip lauer and his bottomless love for all things lohret. markus mutzenbacher hailing from würzburg in southern germany a djs dj manages to drop his first track ever. after only 15 years of being a dj. this guy is an inspiration.

derrick mays transmat is back with the symbolic catalog number ms200 and the promising french producer karim sahraoui (aka djinxx). a new chapter will now be devoted to multiplying emerging artists productions – not only musically, but also with a classic artwork that recalls transmats debuts and captivate us with modern interpretations of transmats distinctive sounds. 2016 repress

this is the second record of the modern house quintet, a french band who makes house music. like the former release, this new one features two house/deep house tracks: * marmande* starts with a lush pad and staccato bassline soon joined by percussions and an organ chord. the second part of the track introduces gradually a flute line plus a powerful open hi-hat. * bellevue* opens with a pad and a filtered rhodes synth supported by a low-fi bassline. that structure evolves step by step until the break introduces strong open hit-hats followed by another flute line.

french label zone records deals in rugged electonic sounds and now offers up a brilliant new ep from a dance legend in the form of neil landstrum. he offers four cuts of typical excellent club beats that are full of wonderful weirdness

after the success of last years various artists backpack ep, french house label d3 elements is back with another fine four track affair that pulls together some key producers. detroit soulful house star terrence parker is back once again, and he is joined by d-knox, dan curtin and techelectro.

our dance floor shattering collection returns once again as trash the wax 3 lands & leaves a trail of raised hands along the way.

deluxes latest album is called stachelight, their emblematic mustache comes to life in light! in order to recreate the energy that defines the band on stage, each track has been recorded live. at first listen, we recognize the deluxian sound in the modern tunes bonhomme (with nneka) or shoes, the albums single. but deluxe has yet to reinvent itself! as confirmed by the songs baby thats you (with m) and eize your day, with new sonorities, radically pop, or a lheure ou (with iam), the first encounter with french rap ever released by the band! we also discover a great symphonic moment as we enter my world styles and featurings profuse of great quality, this second album stands on solid grounds! stachelight marks the come-back of the most mustachioed band of france!

de civil bellvm is the third release of the french producer on dawn records for which he delivers a pure techno ep to own psychedelic atmospheres of the universe of renart. exercices hoplitiques virtualisés, la démonstration hasardeuse d un peuple victorieux se retournant contre lui-même. la débauche impériale et les dieux venus d orient. la folie d agdistis. les épées qui pleurent comme des larmes sur des nuages hypocrites. c est la guerre civile! ysengrin conte renart, le duel fratricide.

the highly anticipated follow up to his 2015 debut ep, arc, kamera returns to continue his journey on phantasy with four diverse new tracks that serve to expand his visionary take on modern electronica. conceived during a series of gruelling training sessions while cycling mont ventoux, the internationally infamous french mountain otherwise known as ‘the beast of provence, ventoux captures kameras vision in its most intriguing and singular form so far.

lele magicien, derived from ancient iranian mager, referred to the assignment of certain forces on objects, events or creatures that do not possess normally. masomenos are already known in exercising of magic with their sets and music. the 37th catalgue number shows again the magical spectrum of the french duo. we hope you enjoy!

loaded comp of dj gear and smoker interludes. le sampler des copains (litteraly, the friends sampler, in french) is a 10 tracks, 2xlp bundle, showcasing both established and upcoming talents who currently gravitate around the faces records family.

with this new project, madben & yann lean get back to the essence of techno with a raw sound based on groove, textures and catchy hooks. influenced by 90s rave sound et artists like jeff mills, surgeon, dj pierre, dave clarke or dj funk the french producers like to write their music on-the-fly and are adepts of a very spontaneous track conception. with trunkline they bring back the unique texture of analogic techno. trunklines vinyl label will release the duos eps. they plan to release one maxi per trimester. the project will also take to the stage as a four deck dj set and then a 100% machine live performance in the summer of 2016.

rutilance recordings starts the year with their new release. it is a very special one because it s the 10th, like the 10th arrondissement of paris, rutilance s base where past stories and shared moments are still vivid. four new tracks that enrich the french house label collection.

resopal retrieves two more smoldering remix cuts on transparent vinyl. safe to say that both of them - the a side by heidelberg s casio casino (aka steffen neuert of bergheim 34 ) together with lopazz - and the stunning b-side by our marseille connection roar - are absolute stompers. what we have here are two finely crafted remix versions of the original that seduce the dance floor in totally different ways. both contain perfectly structured arrangements that creep up on you with the stealth of a ninja, making them a real pleasure to mix with. the heidelberg guys show a minimal disco hybrid version of the original. from the moment the bassline emerges from a dense thicket of white noise the pair make their intentions clear. with expertly-crafted sequences punctuated by dramatic crescendos and distinctive mood changes their re-work is a melting pot of styles and influences that somehow manage to coexist, creating a rich montage of sounds and textures. on the b - french duo roar deliver hallucinogenic, long, patient grooves followed by some fantastically understated sonic tweaking which gives the track a real kick without ever losing that empty, laid back vibe.

nyc producer, one half of point break, and dusk notes co-founder, cory james, will drop his latest ep, the home treatment, via behzad et amarou records on december 2. the home treatment will be the second release on behzad et amarou records (a.k.a. bear), which was launched in early 2015 by french duo, and concrete residents, behzad & amarou. the four tracks on the home treatment present a dark, atmospheric sound, bookended by textural pads, haunting ambience, and galloping rhythms.