respected black dance music dj, jo wallace, was commissioned to create a bespoke track to accompany this summers must see exhibition return of the rudeboy by its creators, dean chalkley and harris elliott. in order to deliver the track in a limited vinyl format, jo had to create a label. thus, ramrock was born. paying homage to the glorious heyday of jamaican rocksteady, jo tailored the sound to fit the flavour of the exhibition - more argyle socks than on the rocks. gathering together the production skills of the legendary ashley beedle, the talents of musical supremo darren morris and the mighty mc doxman, jo oversaw the whole project in the studio even lending a hand on backing vocals and percussive teacup.gentleman rudeboy is a track that will continue to fill dancehalls for many years to come. welcome to the world of ramrock

extremely limited run of don pascals cali experiment ep, only 300 to be pressed! each 12inch will include a download code. as a salsa lover and aficionado, don pascal wants his new material to fill the space between house & broken beat rhythms and salsa music, with a focus on bringing authentic salsa piano to the forefront, it was quantic who hooked him up with some of the musicians to fulfil his ideas, resulting in these two new tracks, tributo and tumbao. this release is sure to be popular with fans of quantic, the souljazz orchestra, buena vista social club and sofrito.

grab the new s&c 005 record, a split 12inch by ender & stiletti-ana, put it on and lay down on your sofa. hear the opening groove from enders track p.l.i.h. and find your self getting up immediately to turn the stereo a little louder. adapt your self to the super tight, locked & futuristic and very original techno groove. watch especially out for the killer stab line in it as it is just something you will most likely find your self humming while shopping or taking your dog out. after the original mix of p.l.i.h. you will hear the stiletti-ana s stripped down version. he must have cut everything else out in his mix with his switch blade besides the ruthless stab line. dig the endless and ever growing stab jacking and remember that p.l.i.h side of the record is very serious and addictive for both club & home users. turn the record around and go back to your sofa. hear the twisted detroitian afro acid disco of stiletti-ana s track i got the master unit. filled with merciless synths and forcing rhythms i got the master unit leaves no questions of the keeper of that unit. the user of the unit seems to turn all things to the max and play midi tracks with tesla coil a like instruments. after the original it is ender s time to use the master unit and turn down the lights and ask the question: do you think that there will be something nice happening soon?

the pain machinery präsentieren 8 neue songs zwischen uk synth punk, chicago acid house und hardcore disco aus belgien. nachfolger zum surveillance culture album von 2011 als vinylveröffentlichung. restart besteht aus 8 neuen songs, die von uk synth punk, chicago acid house und hardcore disco aus belgien beeinflusst sind. auf 300 stück limitierte, handnumerierte auflage mit mp3-download-coupon!

z records are back with vol 7 in the attd series: a1 yes, another killer cut on zr. zo!s gorgeous soul tune featuring eric roberson and phonte gets subtly housed up mix by dave lee. a record you will be hearing all summer at more musically inclined parties across the world. a2 jakattas house classic american dream gets a very cool bassline driven remix from andre crom & chi thanh… b1 new and unreleased…. b2 akabu feat. alex mills *everybody wants something* was an enormous tune for many in 2013 and is still getting played by big name djs in bustling nightclubs around the world. now we give you an off the chain/on point/un-believable remix from rhemi. we are not going to describe the nuances of the remix and highlight why the aforementioned big name djs like dropping the track in their sets at cool clubs/festivals/corporate events but its pretty bloody good…

occasionally jay haze will take some time away from his productions on contexterrior to release music with other labels like leftroom and desolate, or he ll provide a mix for fabric. here, in 2014, jay haze debuts on soul clap - and brings some friends with him. these friends are signor andreoni, an italian producer that s not released a solo record since 2010 (his last was with haze) and the unknown jordy lockruf. -take a dip- is a new-school cut of retrospective italo with those moaning synths perfect for a rimini dancefloor, while the two joints with lockruf provide one clunky, slide guitar twanging disco jam and a shuffling house cut that ever so lightly verges on electro swing - but not too much!

limited repress of this huge classic album!

second release on the fresh italian imprint universal consequence is coming from the hamburg duo silky raven and features 6 special tracks produced as a session in early 2013 and will show us their eclectic and intelligent idea of electronic entertainment. jakob seidensticker & henrik raabe who are also part of the well known project wareika will break new ground as silky raven with more focus on the dancefloor!

here begins the journey for birth which will lead to the discovery of different facets of the techno world. first stage of the trip is ireland ... the eclectic producer lee holman brings out the forgotten ep…

as headman gears up to release his sixth album it appears he is having something of an identity crisis... is he headman? or is he, as his mother named him, robi insinna? either way, he is one of disco s most daring of producers and, monikers aside, anything he releases is well worth your attention. especially this first sampler from the album 6. a collaborative affair, each track sees him teaming up with kindred spirits and friends to forge new groove paths and re-position old references. -work- takes a kraftwerkian recipe and stretches it like a well made pizza dough, -barbarism- dusts off the cosmic guitars for an enlightened star-gazing session, -der- sits happily between black strobe and jeff wayne while -sleep red- cruises towards dfa city limits in a cowbell escalade. each one of them will have you hankering for the album. guaranteed.

the 18th installment from aesthetic audio brings together four deep architects to form a collective that methodically articulates a symphony of sublime textures, lush chords and unique musical visions. keith worthy (detroit - u.s.a.), miruga (japan), jose rico (spain), and michael zucker (orlando – u.s.a.) are the unusual suspects, and they are here to remind us that it is okay being labeled as unorthodox … it is okay to move to your own rhythm … and in fact … it is okay to applaud the unusual.

following on from the massive tlb002 which featured some of the most played tracks of last summer including ossies fela kuti rubdown and ph0tomachines dusty rnb workout of musiqs h.e.r, the love below has returned with yet another slice of limited edition wax, packed with an eclectic array of soulful sex appeal just in time for summer. first up one of the most exciting uk producers, eliphino, turns out a killer rerub of a vintage slice off will.i.am. the results are stunning with a slow burning groove and a killer vocal hook working it to the bone. next up the hottest name in house music - seven davis jr covers a rate prince jam and as you can imagine the outcome is pure purple perfection. rounding off the package in style is a housed up summer edit from rekchampa, which is destined for some heavy rotation on club terraces this summer.

knee deep in sound s debut release comes from daley himself. don t touch the alarm embodies the vibe dancefloors across the globe yearn for that he never fails to provide, epitomising the sound that has made hot since 82 the hot property he is today. the remix comes from pioneering producers booka shade who work their magic on the track. the first release is a clear example that, in an industry where labels are not hard to come by, daley continues to claim his place at the forefront of electronic music. the label will give us an insight into daley s production process as the knee deep in sound imprint sees daley take full creative control.

wax classic shows no sign of stopping in 2014! we return with a brilliant selection of cuts from the very talented skylax newcomer, groove riddim.

another round from the hound! robert crash again delivers with the kind of house music that was informed by the disco of the past. reconstructed and re imagined off kilter beat tracks, mixers and wacked out cuts that will turn the party out. abstract yet cohesive behind the beat jackers from the crash man! if you missed out on his previous effort, take this as a second warning. heavy duty, stripped down psycho-beat dj fodder ready for the club. truly unique off kilter mixers to slam-jack in the pit to.

hello - were the nuclear family. weve had roots in glasgows electronic music scene for a while, and weve released music separately in the past, under a variety of names, but none of that is too important. for the past year or so, we’ve been shacked up in a tiny southside studio making house and techno that we hope will stand the test of time.

the *delayed back and remixed ep* is based on the album *delayed back* by the german band noetics. it will be co-released with the eleven-track *delayed back and remixed* album (cd / digital). the ep contains a selection of 6 remixes by jon kennedy, biodub, tom tyler, violent public disorderaz, kova and stundman.

will to be well is the new studio album by dalhous, their second for blackest ever black. this double-lp reflects writer-producer marc dalls continued interest in the life and arcana of r.d. laing, but also alludes to more universal and enduring mysteries: the relationships between body and mind, illness and wellness, the physical and the metaphysical.
the double vinyl lp includes free download of the full album.

following up releases on tsuba and djebalis label, mr ks delivers *da season ep*, a balmy concoction of palpable atmospheres and infectious low-end grooves backed up by an acapella and a thoroughly contorted revision from the mole and hreno. make no mistake, this is straight-up dancefloor sleaze that makes you wanna take your shirt off. viva la clown! just jack will eat your head!

a collection of 15 tracks from the prodigy on silver coloured double 12 inch vinyl, including download code.

up next for aus is label head will saul. following his vocal heavy collaboration album as close for !k7 last year this 12? sees will venture back to the dance floor for some light relief. with anticipation for the release of his dj-kicks mix in june growing, he lets these two tracks loose to tide listeners over.

second reference of the spanish label sinerec. this time the hand of german quantec, momentarily abandons those atmospheres characteristics and leads to a more usual forceful style. a very clean and not too much saturation in style chords. spaces warm and very danceable. music definitely cheerful and very valid. with the chemist makes a turn to the more techno sounds where the baseline takes an important character in the composition of the track. depth flotation and lets get wasted, down a bit of character and are ideal companions in the suitcase of a dj for their musicality and cadence that will make sure, wonders on the dance floor.

hot on the heels of the dj mix of 2013 from john talabot and following luminaries such as maya jane coles, maceo plex and breach, next in line to mix it up for the esteemed !k7 dj-kicks series is aus music and simple records boss will saul.

played by : slothboogie, ernie (minuendo recordings), carlos nilmmns - ornaments berlin, demetrio giannice (enterbt rec.), jorge caiado (balance / groovement), och, amadei, samann (traxx underground), mil (music is love records), steve huerta
having launched the balance music sublabel last year in a curatorial manner with the purpose by design compilation project, chez damier returns to helm the fourth release and fans of the detroit icon will be happy to see say the word features some all new original productions. side a offers a brand new track -tudor por amor- highlight the perfectness of damier s roots in house and techno, whilst also doffing a proverbial cap to new york house thanks to it s percussive vibe. complementing this is an unreleased version of the chez classic -forever mona- that subtly recalibrates the late 90s cut for both house and techno ears. on the flip we get a taste of heart 2 heart, a new collaboration between damier and young french producer ben vedren, with -shigan- featuring in both rex dub and detroit 3000 dub form.

will ward follows up his audio doughnuts debut *224 / pavilion* with the *chorus memory* ep. wards most substantial release to date continues his exploration of rough techno hybrids.

first word records proudly presents *the misadventures of a middle man*, the new album from essa. despite being a firm fixture in uk rap for over a decade, this will be essas first full-length since 2006s *grown man business* with dj mr thing. early releases *liquid love*, *city breaks* and *dancing shoes* (under former name yungun) established him as one of the uks most insightful mcs. collabs with guru (gang starr/jazzmatazz) and praise from nas and mark ronson followed. all of this whilst pursuing a parallel career as an entertainment lawyer.

hot on the heels of the dj mix of 2013 from john talabot and following luminaries such as maya jane coles, maceo plex and breach, next in line to mix it up for the esteemed !k7 dj-kicks series is aus music and simple records boss will saul.

the royal family & the poor is the nomenclature adopted by mike keane, who recorded for factory records between 1980 and 1986.

strong release by amsterdam’s rob manga and philly’s lovely lady alma aka alma horton. includes another kid sublime refix, things will only get better. being around in amsterdam’s club scene for many years manga finds himself on top of his game. on the 20th of april he spun 24 hours vinyl at his am/pm party collaborating with many of his friends

love on the rocks returns to the floor, with their second ep in what will prove to be an exciting summer of releases. following the success of the massimiliano pagliara produced debut, lotr presents the world premiere of ess o ess - a new venture from london based producers jamie blanco and chris stoker.

for those who have been following macadam mambo from the beginning, you must have noticed that eclecticism and craziness are definitively the main lines of the label. well, this new release will prove it once again. we are honoured and have great pleasure of welcoming two new artists to the label. first we have the head of nation himself, hailing from chicago: traxx! and on top of that npnk , his agent, best friend and head of we like booking. a real family affair… they have prepared 4 stunning edits especially for us. exploring industrial, minimal synth pop, ebm, post punk. these are four raw, loud, insane, absolute must-haves. cut short: just sik!

damian lazarus presents his new artist project. damian lazarus and the ancient moons will make their debut on crosstown rebels this summer. the single lovers eyes (mohe pi ki najariya) is the first release from lazaruss new collaborative artist project, which will build towards an album and live shows in early 2015.

now on to the third release, dutch duo will & ink have turned plenty of heads with their raw and pounding sounds. this latest ep, mersenne, is no different...

coloured vinyl ... now on to the third release, dutch duo will & ink have turned plenty of heads with their raw and pounding sounds. this latest ep, mersenne, is no different...

always hard at work unearthing interesting new projects or forgotten old gems, opilec music is now serving up a retrospective compilation of highly esteemed chicago producer jordan fields best work from 1986 - 1991. field has been active now for some thirty years (on labels like rush hour, headphoniq and mo wax) but his best work was arguably done in his first decade or so. now opilec boss i-robots has been given access to a collection of field s early recordings and has selected, compiled & conceived this project himself. it will be presented as a full-length album but will also arrive in a few select ep parts, with this being the first one

after the glorious release of his first studio album disconnect to connect in 2013, steven tang is back with another lovely package of hitec-soul. inspired by his new residency in berlin the chicago-native builds up three highly grooving sound seducers which will be part of his live set at panorama bar on may 31st . join steven tang at leaving the physical world!

after releasing one of the most memorable records of the year in 2013, the roman dj returns with another amazing piece of work. the age, on the a side, is an ambient track with psychedelic rock and new age music incursions, showing once again his love for downtempo stuff. orion 314, on the b side, is a slow and straight deep techno train that will not disappear all lovers of this kind of sound.

seit dem letzten jahr gehören joy adegoke und wim janssens als joy wellboy zur bpitch control-familie. neben ihrem beitrag für die where the wind blows-compilation gehörte auch ihr debütalbum yorokobis mantra zu den highlights des pbc-jahres 2013. nach ihrer single mickey remedy kommt nun ihr lp-opener before the sunrise in vier unterschiedlichen versionen. diese stammen von bpc-urgestein kiki, innervisions-mitbegründer dixon und matthew patterson curry alias safety scissors plus radio edit (early bird version)!
btw: tracklist mistake on the vinyl : dixon mix you will find on b1, and safety scissors remix on a2

the heavy thinker ep finds the legend that is dj skull back on sect to regale our ears and limbs with further precious techno and house gems! *bazzar* hits the spot with beautifully harmonious synths and a techno funk guitar lick that will keep you dancing forever. *heavy thinker* is a delirious peak time dance floor killer, working organic drum programming against techno siren and ominous kalimba hook. *power* is all about the old school detroit strings and tones, setting a steady pace to keep the momentum going into the small hours. finally, *rise* has those unmistakable chicago house values emerging once more, as keys and strings lift the spirits to elevate mind and body.

this is only a usb stick - not a vinyl !!
pets recordings are partying at the very forefront of house music right now… with each release stretching their consistent-yet-excitingly unpredictable remit further into unchartered territories, the latest in their well-established friends will carry you home series compounds their curatorial creativity like never before. now on its third outing, this is the labels largest in the album series so far, tethering its myriad wild talents for one giant audio class photo, label bosses catz n dogz have successfully represented their labels vast remit with clarity and harmony.

jennifer and david have joined forces for a project which will bring the dance floor walls crumbling down!

yes, melodymathics will be treating all vinyl lovers with a very rare collectors item on record store day 2014.

from the tropics comes whiskey disco, a sneaky re-edit label bent on dredging the decanter for diffident dancefloor genius from latent disco perpetrators. it is loosely connected to sleazy mcqueen and his assorted cohorts.
whiskey disco #28 lost in the crowd by olivier boogie showcases the dutch masters skills with the knife. he has created a 4 color palette that will leave crowds besot with boogie fever.

s3a, rhythm&soul, cecil, adepte on slow towns 6th release! four cuts that goes from the sexy garage touch of rhythm&souls say u will, the amazingly organic funk touch of what i dreamt from the parisien golden boy s3a to the aggressive naughty groove of the cecil or the bizarre uptempo beats of hidden treasure from paris, the new comer, adepte.

friends will carry you home iii - (pets recordings) pets recordings are partying at the very forefront of house music

after kicking off with a delightfully classy deep house ep from chicago s strong souls, d3 elements - the label run by the same person as vibes and pepper records - presents it s second ep from brian harden. this long anticipated ep is reminiscent of his upbeat, melodic style that is his trademark. known best known by his affiliations with relief records, underground therapy, nitelife collective, moods and groove and house 4 life records. brian was also affiliated with the well strictly jazz unit as well as wavelength and aura 9. the black 3 ep opens with a1. qunu - a rhythmic homage to south africa s nelson mandela. a complex piece filled with tribal percussions and vibrant melodic sounds that will keep you dancing. qunu creates an addictive rhythm of warmth and color. definitely a club banger! a2. - days of days - is a euphoric affair with lush chords, enticing percussions with ariose bass line. light and airy with a compelling groove. it s a masterful example of genuine house. b1. - the black 3 ep brings the ep to climax with chicago to detroit. this one is a brilliant rendition of original chicago house. the chords are hypnotic, drums are truly crafted to make you move your body. chicago to detroit will truly be onsidered a classic.

we are so excited to present you *the infamous*, the collaborative project between bülent gürler aka butch and c. vogt! out in april on a limited light-blue coloured vinyl 10 inch, the full release will follow later in the year. when we have heard it for the first time at the rebirth office we jumped on the table saying -wooow- this is an amazing piece of music!

el_txef_a continues rolling out thoughtfully detailed productions after a brief break. 2 years ago was released his debut album and now the misterious boy from the basque country launches the single of what will be his second long play.

on this longplayer deep drifting ambientscapes will take your feelings on an evolving enchanted journey to new horizons and wonderful melancholic places. again stephan laubner aka stl is publishing here under his lunatik sound system alias, something very special. this double vinyl package comes with ten soulful dreamy listening pieces in an extended playing time and complete album feel.