... adonis comically named -endless pokers- project is no joke, in fact, this is some serious chicago acid house! originally released in 1987 and featuring adonis trademark staccato drum machine rhythms, creeping acid lines and cowbells -the poke- is a classic (watch out for those vocal stabs too!). all 3 mixes featured on this 12- bring something new to the table, twisting and turning that acid line into a frenzied buzz. this is pure old school business, chicago style! raw, simple box jams of the highest order! a definite essential, a record like this in the right hands can produce some devastating effects and still sounds incredibly fresh today. re-mastered, re-pressed and brought to you in conjunction with dj international records.

hopeworks opened just under two years ago, in the heart of sheffields former industrial centre. this empty warehouse has since become the hedonistic epicentre of the citys vibrant all night clubbing scene as chief resident and director of hopeworks, lo shea has built the ethos of the space from the ground up. having hosted an enviable list of international guest artists as well as showcasing the best of tomorrows talent, hopeworks has become an essential melting pot for the cultural and musical future of a city whose electronic heritage has surpassed its industrial one. a platform to release the music inspired by the space and its loyal crowd, not to mention the artists who have contributed to its success, makes perfect sense. who better to take the helm of this debut voyage than lo shea himself� following his successful seaghdha series, liam continues to flesh out a distinctive sound that doesnt easily fit into genre divides, but which is informed and inspired by all those late nights. often functional, always perfectly weighted - his productions have - given the diverse & astonishing energy of the space that feeds them - gained support from djs and dancers the world over� this is 100% mixed in sheffield & believe us, hope, works.

it was a little bit quite around the wirrwarr label in the last few years, as the boys focused on other projects like building up an bookingagency, a 2nd recordshop, new labels and for sure producing new music. now they are back with some fresh and crazy minimal techno tracks. on a1 we have mr. wigbert with his first appeareance on wirrwarr, a2 comes from labelhead locke in cooperation with mc shaver. b1 is a freaky brain damaging minimal monster by matt star. and last but not least b2 called *piano*, a old but still fresh sounding work of locke. freak out!

jel ford kicks off his return ep with two tracks of clean big room techno. the title track backyard is a moody affair with a low drone throughout that is complimented with layered synth stabs. using reverb to create atmosphere within the track it subtly breaks down before a vocal hook transcends the track to deliver a killer blow. meeting of minds is dubbier and uses a tripped out synth to add rhythm whilst working alongside a synth pattern to keep the track chugging along. the slow evolving pads add texture and keep the track nicely filled out whilst this timeless classic keeps on giving.

fantastic four track album sampler from jay haze & esb�s forthcoming �finding oriya� album released this november on leftroom. philadelphia-born producer jay haze has carved out quite the career for himself over the past decade, having headed up the successful tuning spork and contexterrior imprints, as well as operating under his fuckpony pseudonym which has seen him unveil material for the likes of get physical, cocoon and bpitch. here we see haze pair up with esb (electric sound broadcast) aka elan benaroch, notably known for his work with canada�s deepen sound, to deliver a long player for the leftroom label. finding oriya is the musical culmination of the journey towards fatherhood for haze, here we see haze & elan explore a variety or ethereal, mind-bending and profound textures to create an intelligent, understated and charming collection. from the electronic beauty of finding oriya, the dropped-tempo nu-disco tinged feel of founded in you, through to the entrancing feel of friday always remembers, ands the mid-tempo magic of cant keep giving in, this eclectic four track sampler is a great introduction to the eagerly anticipated album.

thatmanmonkz is certainly enjoying a fine run of form ! heavy duty releases for delusions of grandeur & kolour ltd, alongside a steadily building and essential catalogue on his own shadleaf music label for their fifth outing the label has opted for a split single, with french house royalty ludovic llorca aka art of tones handling a side duties �so worried� marries a spoken word vocal with an irrsesistible clipped organ led and bumpin� house workout that sounds a lot like fellow frenchman st germain did way back when. monkz handles the flip with the kind of rough and ready sample-house jam the label has championed �got to get to� strings together a handful of live instrumentation & melodies in classic collage style, while the dub strips down and houses up the ingredients for a clonked out finale.

200 copies only! joss and d.lamar have long been more than capable production brothers, often hooking up with one another to concoct delectable house-inspired gems. for their latest workout on joss artreform label, the ukrainian duo lock horns once more for an ep that is positively draped in shimmering overtones � and another one that suggests there is plenty of talent to be found when you go out east.
support from sasha, betoko, animal trainer, butane, camea, chris fortier, digitaria, him_self_her, horatio, joyce muniz, leon, luna city express, marc poppcke, mihai popoviciu and others.

get a first glimpse into the musical mind of henry gilles. on their 7th offering public possession proudly presents to you another munich local: this is the first part of collected works henry has gathered over the past three years, with the second soon to come. we are very happy to share these tracks with you as we think henry is one of the most interesting young producers out there. whilst this release is musically leaning towards house and disco you can expect a wide range of different styles in the near future, ranging from hip hop to downbeat and further.

industry sheds all personalized effort and tests how far you can get by using presets only. all sounds are factory presets of 3 obsolete 1990s japanese workstation synths, all effects are presets, all notes are quantized and most panning is purely accidental (laid out in the preset sounds). industry doesnt rely on successful presets, but on failed sounds of now obsolete synthesizers - industrial assumptions of where culture will go, but where it chose not to. the result is a surprisingly pleasant listening experience with effortless grooves and rich textures - and mildly demonic connotations. from smooth to kicking - a conveyor belt enjoying mood swings. as beautiful as the scheduled meeting of a pvc sheet and a thermoform mould on a workbench.

back with his second ep on truesoul after his impressive kilimanjaro ep, dubspeeka has tossed out more attitude with his new noise ep. keeping in the similar dubspeeka trend, his noise ep is dark and moody with interesting twists and turns to give this serious character. from the distorted drums of noise to the melodic synth line of usk dubspeeka has delivered an outstanding piece of work that should be commended with the highest honour. the preciseness of his synths and vocal swirls separate this from other projects and shows the class and enigma that dubspeeka is capable of.

operating from the heart of brooklyn, ny, the latest artist to sign up to ornate is jordan, whose plush deep house sound has already surfaced via a collaboration with fred p on the deep explorer compilation far & beyond. living on the border of the bushwick and ridgewood neighbourhoods, the title of the ep is a nod to the difference jordan sees between his own spiritual, detailed work and the trend for rougher analogue sounds that have been sweeping the city he calls home. with a focus on expressive, richly melodic synths and delicately balanced rhythms, his music stands apart from the wave of guttural lo-fi sonics, and yet this is still house music with that east coast punch where it counts. with an imminent release for the noted finale sounds imprint establishing jordan well within the remit of high-end house and techno, it gives us great pleasure to present these exercises in soulful immersion, from the three 4/4 driven pieces to the ambient vignette -visage-. with the door open for more experimental interpretations, it made perfect sense to invite former ornate guest leif back to turn out a remix of the track, his own hushed tones having recently graced a critically-acclaimed debut album for fear of flying. it s the ideal complement to an ep of highly developed musicianship that spells another exciting step forward for both jordan and ornate.

after the last collaboration which saw them go out successfully on desolat, the label loco dice, finally and after so much hard work they have completed their first album on beatwax records and have entitled it *a young long trip*. aldo cadiz & ricky erre love have now been collaborating for two years sharing their ideas, dreams and experiences. they are trying to get something positive across through a unique audio experience that evolves over time. although their stories are different, they are interwoven in an artistic partnership, made homogeneous and uniform through the use of hypnotic grooves that are deep and overwhelming, and always enriched by delicate and loving melodies that have made this project become a reality. we are expecting an album that is intimate, engaging and full of surprises. from chile to italy a long young trip continues!

after the last collaboration which saw them go out successfully on desolat, the label loco dice, finally and after so much hard work they have completed their first album on beatwax records and have entitled it *a young long trip*. aldo cadiz & ricky erre love have now been collaborating for two years sharing their ideas, dreams and experiences. they are trying to get something positive across through a unique audio experience that evolves over time. although their stories are different, they are interwoven in an artistic partnership, made homogeneous and uniform through the use of hypnotic grooves that are deep and overwhelming, and always enriched by delicate and loving melodies that have made this project become a reality. we are expecting an album that is intimate, engaging and full of surprises. from chile to italy a long young trip continues!

kingpin of the dog in the night label, robert crash is back with his third ep for the label this year. more smoking hot beat tracks and club ammo for the workin disk jocks out there. uniquely deranged yet rooted in the classics, you wont wanna miss this.

it s only so long before liam geddes becomes a name you ll start hearing on the worldwide underground stage. having already churned out a number of uncompromisingly deep house tracks over the past couple of years, he comes armed with another exceptional ep on mil - the third release on the new music is love sister label - that further demonstrates his genuine dynamism as a producer. the with closed eyes ep should win this very talented producer the recognition his fresh beat work deserves into the wild gets proceedings underway, a ripping bassline paves out over rattling percussion shakes while oscillating dream like jingles play out during the course of the track. chopped vocal samples are introduced and tease against the shuffling drums which elevates the track with real drive and groove. close ya eyes for the journey packs the same layer of heat with its similarly groove-heavy bassline - a staple of geddes well-crafted sound. firmly footed, intermittent chimes seep into the track and are complemented by siren-like chords which grow truer in presence, until a hypnotic vocal snippet fulfils the deep terrains of the track. a saint is a tumultuous techno-fused roller with it s rip-roaring bassline and percussive loops which rhythmically swing out over shuddering pads, sustained chords and a cut up female vocal, brining a twist of colour to the arrangements of the track. there s a keen sense of tension and release, elevating this above your average and confirms geddes does depth and darkness with real conviction. broke will surely prove a high point for any decent dj set, and sounds like a cut you d expect from someone like delano smith. strings faintly play out over looped key chimes and a funk-like riff, while ticking hi-hats and a careful use of vocal sample gives the track extra heat, each element powered by the rumbling bassline.

as one of the more distinctive minimal house operators in these times, ion ludwig makes for a snug fit over at trelik towers, and with this three tracker its not hard to see why his records vanish quicker than you can say baby ford. 46 lj + felix ballad is a refined groover with a fine balance between gritty low end chunk and gossamer top-end, working subtle hits of bass and illustrious string sweeps into the mix to great effect. em carpet meanwhile darts out into more obscure territory, keeping the beats to a minimum and focusing on warm and fuzzy synth tones cycling

space is the place! after his travel in the universe, rvds is back on earth with his first result of out-of-space travelling: the space ep, starts with three rhythm tracks, a tribute to the roland machines 808, 606, 727. besides the 1st track is an electro hymn like the ones of e.r.p., the 2nd and 3rd tracks are the finest rhythm tools which force you to dance on the moon. the last track is a great ambient piece, familiar to rvds work with lawrence and chrisitan naujoks on their project sky walking. another special is the artwork, cause each sleeve comes with a unique handmade drawing by rvds himself. art and sound in space!

david k is the parisian-turned-berliner producer who has been a prominent artist within the underground house scene since the late 90s, having first joined forces with dan ghenacia of apollonia when releasing his bestseller * boul de nerf* on freak n chic. a fruitful career in production led to music on labels like cocoon, visionquest, supplement facts and bpitch control, while his new album * out of range * is just about to drop. ten years in the making and signed to tiefschwarzs souvenir, david proves his music is still as relevant today as ever. as one of the main artists on freak n chic, david k seemed a natural fit for apollonia to approach...* david is an old friend and talented produced who we have known from the beginning back in paris. of course we wanted to see what he could do for the new label, as you know by now we apollonia are always referring back to our roots. a 2-track package, * middle-aged romance* is characterised by its bell melody and hard-hitting bassline, an electric story moving between ethereal wonder and an intense workout. * drop the beat* perfectly demonstrates the classic chicago house style david k and apollonia first enjoyed together all those years ago, but adding a very modern, textured touch. coming 2014, apollonia invite premiesku to the label � the combination of livio & roby and their pal george g � and also the newest addition to the lola ed roster.

drew lustman is widely known for his work as faltydl but on 2000black we know him simply as drew. *put it out there* displays drews ability to take you on a musical journey within a club music track, whilst *a thorough study* takes a look at sonic emotion. the remix of *a thorough study* is by mr goodgood aka dego. strictly on wax for now.

following the success of the digital release of sleazy mcqueens *you know how ep*, upstart label, cvmr were compelled to press the remixes to vinyl. the proceedings open in superb style thanks to the revenges live dub. a bass heavy tool with equal parts classic house and disco, with a touch of arthur baker-style drums. on a2, sleazy mcqueens space coast take things to the basement with the help of romano arcaini (latenight society), warm rhodes, live bass and an absolute drum-break-freakout add a decidedly different dub flavor to the package. b/w compost blacks main man kasper bjorke offers his acid tinged interpretation, driven by a gritty saw-wave bass hook, rolling snare hits, wanderings arps and crunchy drums, a simply stunning piece of music as expected from the undeniably talented copenhagen born producer. closing out the remix ep, cvmr in-house producer, century strips back the vibe to a dropped tempo, emotive workout fuelled be heavily reverberated piano chords, echoing vocal lines and a general chuggy, low-slung vibe throughout.

joel hood makes escapist friday night music heard through the haze of a foggy monday morning. the north yorkshiremans music transports you straight out of a cold working town and drops you into a hazy world of intercontinental sonic voyaging, taking in fragments of family holidays and adult travel adventures cut and pasted into instrumentals that evoke dj shadow, twin peaks and the avalanches stargazing in the middle of nowhere, with hoods voice weaving between it all. already profiled by the guardian and music week plus picking up support from rob da bank and bbc6music, his debut ep for international feel features four tracks of psychedelic fusion carrying hints of 80s nostalgia amidst hedonistic futurism.
pressing on 180 gram vinyl.

vinyl box-set limited to 500 copies + includes the compilation on cd - time is running and it seems like we just woke up out of our interstellar sleep-mode as we are facing the arrival of the 14th edition of the almighty cocoon recordings compilation.

capital bass continues to offer an insight into moscows blooming bass music scene through releases from an auspicious and expanding family of local producers. following up the success of formally unknown s untitled ep is another tough and bottom-heavy package from close label friend and red bull music academy moscow member - pak0.

people must jam just keep on bringing the heat! one of new zealands best exports, apart from lamb - a dj and producer of considerable talents, whose musical output has graced a slew of respected outlets, from the uber cool unthank to rush hour, burek, dopeness galore & boogie bash, as well as his own fantastic hot shots imprint for his pmj debut, we have a five track set of rough and ready workouts, the echoes of thirty odd years of black us dance music held up with raw drum machine scaffolding. from smoked-out b boy jams to lo-fi sample joints - loose and alive on the floor on the flip lay far stirs up some sonic trouble with a bottom heavy rewire of the title track, while ugly drums bring some serious shine to linoleum magnets, with a mix that is heavy on immersive mood and vibe. limited to 300 copies.

the 6th offering by public possession comes from our old friend anton klint. we have been playing records together for many years and he is for sure one of the best rock/disco djs we know. he has put out a few records together with his partner edvin edvinson as tiedye in the past, but this is his first ever solo production to be released. we are very happy that we could work with him on this one and are now able to present to you the spritzer ep.

two years after his debut single he returns with a five track ep featuring i wonder why and four other tracks. his previous work was recognised early by the fader but instead of pumping out more releases, he took his time and the result is a great progression as a producer. not only was the ep recorded at his home, different rooms were actually sampled in the process. all with an increased number of textured synths en better drumlines blending into an ep with a very organic sound.

7eventhirty and gensu dean. rapper and producer. mello music group stalwarts and jackson, mississippi natives turned dallas denizens. their working together was fated, rooted in shared soil before it was written in indelible ink. with 7eventhirtys sophomore album, the problem, the duo have committed their destined collaboration to wax, giving rap listeners an album that wrestles with the rapidly changing present and carves out a much-deserved space in the forever-uncertain future.

launching after the seminal tambacounda ep clap! clap! drops 2 works carved from the same tree as the soon to come long player. buck is a customary quick-step drum workout where the world both modern and ancient collides to create an explosive oldworld sci-fi b-boy stomper. on the flip ichnusa is a more dreamy psyched out acid voyage across the planes.

long-term frankfurt house-players c-rock (of lo-fi stereo, stir 15 and cocoon fame) and franksen (incase recordings, mainakustik) team up for houseworx to bring you tracks with a timeless, raw and soulful feel in one. c-rock is globally known as an all star expert in terms of real and truly felt deep house. whether he puts out solo stuff (from, works with legends such as chez damier or pushed his former motorcitysoul project: c-rock�s sound takes things to the inner core and understanding of the place we call home � and that is housemusic!

harry agius has been making waves as midland since 2010, releasing a series of increasingly impressive 12�s as a solo artist but also collaborating with the likes of ramadanman (pearson sound), breach and pariah on labels such as aus music, naked naked, works the long nights and his own graded imprint. he is also a prolific remixer who has lent his talents to artists such as lone, guy gerber, julio bashmore, dusky and more. we can proudly say he came to many people�s attention via his first phonica 12� �play the game� back in 2010 and he has remained a friend and regular at the shop ever since. midland�s well deserved rise has been a delight to watch from the sidelines and we�re glad to welcome harry back to phonica with the fantastic �before we leave�. it starts slowly but surely as reverb soaked percussion comes to the fore, cushioned by the truly beautiful string melody, which we�re sure will be stuck in many a head this year! this could well be midland�s most deftly handled arrangement yet. running back�s gerd janson wisely decides to stick to the original track�s feel, letting the strings weave their magic, yet also brings the bassline and drums to the forefront. delicately but expertly done. midland rounds out the 12� with his barebones drums and percussion-only �bonus beats� version, perfect dj tool material. we wish more records had these!

to rack & ruin comes thundering your way slap bang in time for summer courtesy of our italian disco brother in arms dj rocca and his compardre n2b. the usual high standard of sounds are as present as ever on the 6th instalment of our edits and reworks imprint. get up hits you with a rolling bassline that brims with plenty of pant flapping groove & wah wah guitar licks before that ever so familiar vocal kicks in for a full on reggae disco workout. weird safari certainly lives up to its name - a stripped back, dark & almost techno sound, alongside tinkering percussion and spaced out wild animal noises surely make for a weird safari. dubby pino has you from the off, all the foot stamping & money shaking elements are present - hooky guitar, fat bass loop, infectious percussion, soulful vocal licks and a gorgeous little piano break. mr rossi�s backpain starts off by getting the award for the best song title we�ve ever had on rack & ruin, but as well as that it�s in the proper groovy dance floor tackle category with a bassline & guitar that commands your respect and then when the 4/4 kicks in at 1 min, well just have a listen.

those expert ears at aficionado work their magic once again to coax two stunning sounds out of the aether and into the warmth and comfort of a 12 inch. harnessing the power of the international balearic brotherhood, nado sought out these sublime frequencies from italian sorcerers tempelhof and transmitted them directly into our lives. freshly inspired from recording an album with ambient maestro gigi masin, the mantuan duo deliver two pieces united in quality but diverse in mood. on this 12 inch tempelhof take us on a one way journey to emotional release, flying first class with all the perks. officially aficionado.

a new light shines forth in the world of electronic music. as more and more indie labels emerge there is a need to be distinguished and stand out from the rest. typically those who do a great job at contributing a new and unique sound to our planets dance floors reign supreme. but how can one tell what is new and unique if they have not experienced these moments themselves? based on over 20 years as a dj and producer, paul loraine is proud to present his next leap in his career with a fresh new imprint, rhythm cult. sticking to what works best in clubland while avoiding trends and relying on music that really feels special, the spanish label proudly presents its first record in the catalog.

great music reaches further than your ears can register. listening to a recent recording from peder mannerfelt is like listening to a complete work flow. the superb music created inside of peder mannerfelts villa nellcôte.

recorded in 2010, *promised* gets a vinyl only release, with remixes from adesse versions and charles webster. the mysterious adesse versions, hot on the heels of his releases on prime numbers and make love in public places, delivers a strong vocal version, in his own inimitable style. charles webster, works out a super dubby version bringing back the gold days of deep house music. a precious and special release! rest in peace cristiano.
pressing on green coloured 10 inch vinyl.

a little over a year ago nunorthern soul brought you bj smith s gorgeous cover versions of two hip hop classics. last time out he tackled mos def, which gilles peterson proclaimed as -the sound of sunsets for years to come- and the pharcyde, this time he is bringing his unique touch to the recently-reunited outkast. andre 3000 and big boi are hitting the festival circuit during the summer, this celebration of their greatest work should tide you over until they get back into the studio. and would they approve of these two radical re-interpretations of their music? we like to think so, see what you think.

sold out -deleted - comprised of dego, kaidi tatham and bembe segue, the soulful sound of london s progressive musical brain center, this trio guides us towards a new dimension for modern soul music. their distinctive london-esque flair - a touch of melancholy in tone, contemplative yet hopeful lyrics, has enough groove to make every brain cell vibe. deborah jordan provides lead vocals. jordan is best known for her work with london-based avant garde jazz band, panacea. we trust you ll find the entire journey worth staying.

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.

after years as a vocalist and keyboarder in james murphys superband lcd soundsystem, finally nancy whang steps out with her own solo project: 4 cover versions of big songs from the 70ies, each of which is to be produced by a big name of todays electronic scene.

following their ongoing relationship with soma records, ukrainian duo woo york are set to release their new record that proves to be somewhat representative of recent dramatic events in their country. entitled i am against, both the main track and the ep itself are referring to the developments that lead to revolutionary struggle of the ukrainian people. fighting inequality, saying what you have to say and doing what you have to do seem to be the core ideas of the record. you might have figured that out yourself by spotting a rebel protester from january�s clash with riot police depicted on the record sleeve. the ep also features a special remix from uk techno producer, Ø phase. music-wise the ep presents the same idea: the epic energy of the title track highlights the drive that was fuelling peaceful individuals to go out onto the streets and fight for their rights. an excellent remix from Ø phase follows a similar path, although in its own original way that has made the uk-based artist�s name associated with the finest techno to date. closing the ep �in the end� is a more abstract side of woo york�s music works that reminds us once again: every single act of violence is bound to come to an end at some point.

fast-rising glaswegian producer boom merchant is a man whose sound is hard to pigeonhole, but is draped in rich and sinewed quality regardless. further indication of the glaswegian scenes propensity for churning out top-quality producers, he brings his stylish way of working to the fore once more here on his recent outing for his own label, the burgeoning tribal pulse - itself a medium for dizzyingly eclectic fare.

luckyme are very proud to present the �rosario ep from s-type.s-types rise started in spring 2012. emerging, gleaming and show-stopping from rustie�s seminal bbc essential mix was a track called �billboard� from a new producer that was part of the luckyme family as far back as his teenage years. the track had soundcloud and blog commentators looking around for the hugest most galactic superlatives for this �superhero� music. as skyscraping as the biggest us hip hop instrumentals but born of the ferment of glasgow�s world-wowing club world, it made it into end of year �best of� polls as well as the dj sets of rustie, tnght,and benji b. s-type aka 27 yo scot bobby perman started getting recognised down the shops glasgow. he was catapulted onto a 30 + date us tour and found himself in the studio with kindred spirits araabmuzik and baauer. there were rumours of national electronic goods adverts in south korea and s-type tracks in the running for inclusion on drakes nothing was the same album. on 19th sept 2013, the buzz started all over again as luckyme family member Éclair fifi dropped a new s-type tune �rosario� on her bbc radio 1 in new djs we trust show. now luckyme can announce the wait is over. lm017 aka s-type�s �rosario� ep is coming out on 16/6/2014. �rosario� sets the scene with a 2 min intro called �outside (inside)�, featuring rustie and yc the cynic, a rapper from hunts pont, the bronx that xxl called �one of the most promising artists in recent years�, the complex wordplay sounding perfect over bobby�s wide screen arrangement. �franco� is a fierce club banger with plenty of his signature chord work. �lost girls� stunts and fizzes in the way only an s-type track can. for the outro �inside (outro)�, bobby�s sweeping instrumental sets the scene for long island mc (and one time flipmode squad member) roc marciano, who sharply describes the beat as �historic�. s-type addicts, he�s back. early dj support from hudmo, kode 9, baauer, joker, rl grime and jackmaster.

sacred geometry, complex polyrhythms and clean sound design all collide in the work of manchester outfit, akkord. with their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album charting high in 2014s end of year lists, akkord are not resting on their success, and are already planning their next assault with this new body of work. hth020 consists of four tracks of much darker, moodier sounds, pairing monumental low-end frequencies with surgically precise production. the whole ep is centred around clammy, ominous atmospheres, underpinned by stomping beats and descending basslines, placing greater emphasis on the space in-between, and textured over with a doomsday ambience. the music that akkord create never strays out of their own minimalistic and direct approach to techno, but from there, and beyond, they touch on an ever-evolving variety of styles, which gradually drive us in front of an overwhelming and riveting soundscape. hth020 comes pressed on 180g grey vinyl, cut and mastered by matt colton at alchemy, with de-bossed artwork and a postcard insert.

freak out mit den ruffcats. the essence vol.3�g ist ein krautfunk masterpiece von deutschlands hardest working backing band. non-stop auf tour sorgen die ruffcats bei so unterschiedlichen kunstlern wie flomega, miles bonny, ivy quainoo oder georgia ann muldrow fur den guten ton.

clipping. makes party music for the club you wish you hadnt gone to, the car you dont remember getting in, and the streets you dont feel safe on, are phantom broadcasts bleeding into power 106 as you drive out of range, are twenty different rappers looking into one broken mirror, talking to themselves all at once, are classic west coast rap music out of the tradition where sounding different wasnt cause for fear.
the double lp includes 100 locked grooves on side 4 (vinyl exclusive).

the hyper-chromatic music of matt cutler marks him out as a true impressionist, as lone, he drizzles brightly coloured melody through his tracks with all the reflexive skill of a master painter daubing inks and pigment across paper. on cutlers fifth lone album, reality testing, released on r&s, he sends notes and chords rippling delicately into space before allowing them to disperse, each oozing beautifully away into the background fabric of the music. combined with rhythms that ebb and flow, shifting from propulsive club constructions to beatific coastal hip-hop, it is a sensuous, immersive, heady experience, and easily his most accomplished and selfcontained work to date.
the double vinyl comes with download code for the full album.

english synth pop group gets a wicked disco re-work from ilo released on pleasure international exports from iceland. highly sought after, rare white label. now is your chance to grab this without it costing you 100dollar. 1-sided hand stamped white label. gonna be big. almost sold out already!

second in a series of three releases featuring remixes from the acclaimed trus me album treat me right . this time luke hess, truss & truncate bring their inimitable style to the fore. the deeplab detroit master turns out in much the same vein as his releases on fxhe & planet e working i want you into a subtler, more spacious groove. truss toughens up defunct , simplifying the track & giving it more friction for the dance floor. its slow gets treated twice to truncate s vision. mix 1 is all minimal pumping dance mania type moves whilst mix 2 is more textured with percolated bass & frayed keys.

whoever is behind the ac exp project has clearly worked very hard to ensure their identity remains under wraps, with zilch info out there on the big old internet. which is a shame because theres a degree of class to the two untitled productions on this 10- that demands some recognition. both are unassuming club tools that any deep house selector will appreciate a few hours into their set, all swirling, dubby atmospherics, tunnelling rhythms and snapping percussion.