what is the deeper meaning behind groove? this record will give you an answer.

the fist release of 2013 comes from none other then londons own andy blake and the man behind record labels like dissident and cave paintings.

from the mastermind behind all the shangaan electro music - this time under the alias xitsonga, limited to 1000 copies, vinyl only.

here is the second extract of the zombie zombie new lp >rituels d un nouveau monde<. in addition of the original mix, we asked few friends to take care of the remixes. dj sotofett, the man behind the great sex tags mania label, delivers 14 mn of pleasure, in a moodymann fashion. funk break, deep chords, amazing break using the synths of the original... on the other side, the french blocks from discodeine are giving other vision of a club orientated mix. strange delays heavy beats and tropical stabs

following the first release on my lit label is from the quite brilliantly named, bebop & rocksteady. this might be a new name to some but the guys behind this project are lukes anger & ben mallott. after playing catalunya throughout the year i felt this tune needed to see a release, its just so f***ing good. its response on the dancefloor was devastating. anyone who has seen me dj recently would remember this one in my set, it gets a massive reaction once that drop comes in. i will still be playing this all year, a proper slice of good wonky techno. -addison groove

here is another seminal chicago disco record straight from the vault of past due records - jerome derradji still musics beloved disco division. the story behind this 70s disco hit from lonnie givens and pick of the litter is more than impressive. originally released on 7 by mason records around 77/78, runnin to a disco quickly became one of the first chicago disco classic.

martin j. thompson is the man behind the alias pokk! and he has the very interesting and creative sound blog mono-log where he post a new sound every day done with his clavia nord modular.

niche n bump is a new label from london, started by one of the crew behind the wifey club nights. their stated aim is to make records that djs will play forever, not just a few weeks, and they are taking an emphatic step towards that goal with an inaugural release by the timeless spatial.
the record begins a new phase for spatial, where intuition and chance take over, with whirlpools of echo sucking in disco vocals and reggae samples.

vol 5 of 6 vinyl samplers taken from john digweeds >live in london< lp. hand picked by the main man himself.

a shift from monochrome to full colour sleeves signifies the start of a new phase for space cadets. the chambers of apogee ep comes from anonymous debutant lyterian, an exclusive signing to space cadets. masterfully employing the hypnotically dark rhythms of mid-90s jungle and applying them to a contemporary d&b framework ... the real question is just who is lyterian?
original sleeve artwork is once again contributed by us illustrator theo ellsworth. all vinyl pressed to extra heavy 180g acetate.

the >just for fun< ep starts with the title track just4fun, which in fact breathes fun and doesnt take itself too seriously. the funky and highly infectious keys and the butt shaking groove will remind you of a track that moodymann never made, but wishes he had. next comes unlimited01 with a joyful piano melody that would fit right into a french disco with a funkier version of alain delon behind the decks. still, the rhodes chords, the slow sexy groove, the vocal hooks will get you moving in no time. thang then goes into a more detroit beatdown direction with its deep chords and smooth pads. it creates a mellow atmosphere with an almost relaxed summer feeling. this is what a funky pimp would listen to on a night car drive. the ep ends with spiritual almost tribal rhythms. inspiration would be a nice soundtrack to a 70s orgy orchestrated by a groovy guru, surrounded by a magical circle of mystical dancers. over the top? sure, but the track would certainly get this party going.

>output< defines analog modular sound designs with hypnotic beat structures. like all productions of lin/log organic electronic music is the main focus. his compositions defy conventional genre barriers and leave room for reflection and interpretation. but lin/log is also a young micro label for modular sound designs.

skylax records, the company focused on realeasing original obscure dance classic and everythings that sounds fine to their ears ! for our the 31 release, we decided to bring you guys the brand new single from the inimmitable hardrock striker, the brain behind skylax!

mutex stands for mutual exceptions - the basic idea behind all the releases on mutex recordings. exploit, seph and unbalance showcase their vision of that out-of-the-way sound where splendid deep house vibes turn into earnest loopy techno

djulzs bass culture records revisits home soil with its forthcoming work ep, from young parisian techno gem, john jastszebski. bubbling under the radar whilst building support through residencies at paris social club and rex club, jastszebski received affirmation for his early productions from the likes of luciano, richie hawtin and agoria. flash forward to late 2012 and djulz has snapped up the talented producer for a four track ep, backed by a bonus remix from chicago born, detroit raised house don, delano smith. the work ep is all twilight silkiness, the skill behind the alluring, forward thinking construction instantly inviting you on the journey. from soothing piano riffs to tribal drum work and allusions to mother nature, the work of both jastszebski and smith on the remix maintains bass cultures tradition of technical clarity and creativity.

dubi records is a classic spin-off of an after hour kind of mood. we should do a really good label...yes here we are. the first release is a new project called doppelklikk, the guys behind this name arent unknown.

anders trentemøller presents dorit chrysler and avalanche, a haunting, evocative ep on his in my room imprint! the two first met when anders asked dorit for her theremin play on his recent album into the great wide yonder.

new years deal - behind the highway, near the industrial area, next to the airport, somewhere in the innercity, urban principles fall apart. that leaves the enclaves, mono functionalism and an urban ultra density that local governments are struggling to eradicate. both a cage and a cocoon, there is a space where development opportunities hit the wall. hybrid places that combines urban collapse and >the new culture<, endemic violence and solidarity, all of which is left to the communities to deal with without outside help. when the post-industrial economy becomes sporadic and nothing else takes shape, man is left at the mercy of his environment. techno appears and becomes a parallel between man and the city, as another faceless entity which unifies them. this unity is the result and techno is the process.

the same people behind emotional rescue launch as fine sister imprint in the shape of emotional rescue, with a near perfect insight into how the label will operate thanks to nzambi - a quite stunning full length album from jason letkiewicz under his alan hurst moniker. if you consider yourself an avid purchaser of vinyl, you will no doubt have added some letkiewicz heat to your collection in recent times, with excellent releases as steve summers and innergaze in recent times. the alan hurst project sees the brooklyn producer in more laid back form, indulging his passion for library sounds and experimental electronics with just as much aplomb. allegedly commissioned to soundtrack a film on modern haitian voodoo, nzambi is a woozily intoxicating thirteen track set that opens your senses to a true darkness in this producers palette of sounds that has not really been explored before.

the next corner release comes from anthony parasole & phil moffa, phil moffa the man behind butcha sound studio s and anthony parasole label head for the corner and deconstruct join forces for three live jams recorded in the dungeons of nyc... these are three tracks to start for the dancefloor and end up at the apocalypse!

bastard jazz is proud to present the debut ep from brussels based production duo eric p & luigi aka monkeyrobot. coming to light through their work as 74 miles away (melting pot music) and tall black guy, who selected their standout >basement infusion< track to be on his tempo dreams compilation album (released in june on bastard jazz), and alliance between the label and m.r. seemed natural.
here on their self titled 12 inch, monkeyrobot deliver four diverse tracks that showcase their skills behind the boards, the keys, with a keen ear for the dancefloor. kicking things off, >brick stomach< is a synth-heavy four-to-the-floor 120 bpm joint that comes off like a floating points visit back in time to 1980s detroit with its rolling snares, arpeggiating synth bassline and cloudy pads. next up, >northern light< filters shimmering space disco vibes through big, thumping instrumental hip-hop drums and moody analog bass. on the flip, >rose gris< takes things in a funkier direction at 100bpm with its syncopated drums, irresistible lead, squelching bassline and all manner of synthesizer explorations. rounding off the ep is >last days<, which still manages to inject a funky 80s analog sound into its melancholy downtempo vibes.

vinyl only! limited to 100 pieces. no re-press. no digital. hand stamped & numbered.

vase continues its blooming series of stellar releases since its inception a few months ago with its boldest release to date: the zodiac ep. this self-titled project by producer / songwriter jeremy rose marks a definitive episode in the young labels direction. the brain and ear behind some truly singular releases, rose is responsible for production on the weeknds house of balloons (what you need, loft music, the party & the after-party), as well as >genesis< by bay area artists the jealous guys and the acclaimed styrofoam cup session remix of roach gigzs >got em like<.

terrence dixon is the man behind sporadic production alias population one, serving up dark and heavy, intense and ravey records for classic labels like utensil only occasionally. as such, delsins re-issue arm (following on from dan curtin, mk and luke slater titles) has sought to get some of the old tracks out there once again on this double a side 10inch outing with midnight hours (first on detroit: beyond the third wave lp from 1996) and two sides to every story (from an ep of the same name on metroplex, also in 1996).

tribute continue to chart the deeper, funkier and more balearic musical territories with their mighty dj friendly reworks. for the latest edition, cut n paste duties are rumoured to be supplied by none other than keep schtum (the man behind the amazing hang together remake) and he serves up a serious slice of dance floor driven funk. single sided vinyl, no digital and with a heavy, heavy cut!

debut album by chrome canyon, the solo project of new york artist morgan z. elemental themes one of the last albums mastered by nilesh patel, the mastering engineer behind classic tracks by the likes of air, bjork, daft punk and pulp.
comes as 12 inch vinyl in gatefold cover, including code for free mp3 download of the full album.

the pain sat deep inside his chest – even a little further behind.
the world can exist without me, the world can exist without me - he repeats it again and again in a monotonous inflection.
what do you want to do now?

mooch recordings kicks off with the imperial street ep from quenum, the man behind cadenza and a back catalogue of hits across labels crosstown rebels, orac, soma, trapez, to name but a few. his his legendary set back in july cemented his place in the mooch hall of fame and also put him on the radar for the first ever release on the label. quenums hypnotic, groovers on this ep are just right in building up the night, riding through peak time and out the other end down at the afterparty. on remix duties we have invited tim xavier to weave his tech magic and add his signature harder, darker sound to this killer ep.

adepth audios 8th release is a collaboration between detroits sean deason and dutchman rob belleville. needing little introduction, sean is the owner of respected detroit label matrix records, and the mastermind behind much acclaimed electronic music. robs reputation for relaxing and understated techno is growing with each of his releases. the track >halogen< is a stomper reminiscent of seans classic matrix releases. robs remix has a more electronic feel with wonderful breaks. where you belong is hypnotic music that evolves and lingers. seans interpretation of this track is a mover with all the detroit goodness youd expect. a future classic.

craig mcwhinney is a melbourne based dj, producer and live artist. beginning his techno explorations behind the decks in 2000, his transition to the studio has been swift and fruitful. a string of releases on his own label haul music which he co-founded in 2008 with friends mike callander and christian vance, are now being backed up with remixes and eps for speedy js electric deluxe, and brendon moellers steadfast records. drawing upon his wealth of djing experience, he crosses the boundaries of dub infused techno and house with precision and intent, blurring the line between dance floor dynamics, home listening, experimentation and sound design. he is also collaborating with mike callander as haul music live, fusing craigs rhythms with mikes soundscapes to create unique dance floor interpretations of their individual sound experimentations. wild coast is a low-slung filthy minimal romp that possesses as much primal energy as it does futuristic funk. bassbins and heads are likely to be blown by this demented puppy. echologist keeps things lofi, hypnotic and subby.

the smugglers inn has become a unique testing ground for new artists and productions and many of todays highly rated new school producers benefited from early support on the show as well as behind the scenes a+r advice from daniel when approached by record labels after being featured on the show.with a network of talent to draw from, it seemed a logical step to start a record label so this is the first release from what promises to be an interesting series of eclectic, dancefloor focussed musical endeavours from an all-star international cast.

new german outsider house label toy tonics comes up with a superfat slow house 6 track ep from mighty producer dj steef.

downtown party network from lithuania have been behind some serious releases and remixes over the last few years. combining disco influences with a knack for crafting weighty and warm deep house of the highest order… for their iib debut they have produced a duo of dreamy, melodic and irresistable vocal house gems which stand tall in their own right. as ever, the iib team have drafted in some seriously heavyweight remixers. veteran uk producer richard norris aka the time & space machine has delivered a truly superb rework of >the returning<. bringing the live elements of the track to the fore and unleashing a dazzling eyes closed on the dancefloor moment, and a bit of a classic in our humble opinion! finally scandanavian disco legend prins thomas takes on the same track and transforms it into an epic, spacious mix, underpinned by a widescreen acid bass and relentless, building groove.

24 year old andrade is without doubt, one of the most exciting talents from the current crop of young french producers. having built a reputation within the paris scene for his skills behind the decks, it was his early solo productions for time has changed and robotronic that caught the ear of a certain mr steve bug. releases on dessous followed and last year andrade also made a impressive debut on poker flat recordings. hes releasing today his debut ep on d julz bass culture records, a 3 tracker completed remix from by us deep house veteran jus-ed. support by ame, gerd, mr.g., deetron, sebo k, axel boman, dan curtin....

tenebraes >element ep< is the third release of grinch productions, a label specialising is deep and dark electronic music. the tracks >cold forged< and >element< incorporate found sounds and effects from industrial environments to give the music a sense of machine-like movement. the heavy pulse of the tracks attempts to capture a feeling of the technological driving force behind modern civilisation. also featured is a remix of >element< by the grinch himself. this track follows on from the theme of the release and adds a hypnotic broken rhythm to the formula.

after 2 years of squabbling over who does the washing up and various teabag shortages in the kitchen, luke and milla decided to take their arguments into the studio. milla comes from an indie and scando-pop listening background with luke being a full on house and techno chin stroker. they love to experiment and record lots of different sounds for their compositions, be it 5 guys in the garden shed bashing bin lids together, screwing up plastic bags or sweeping the floor, if it makes a sound, it makes music. together they have created a spacey and melancholic two tracker abundant with love and emotion. >disappearing stars< comes with a matthew burton and kate rathod remix and the >its just us< remix has luke and matthew behind the wheel taking it down to china town.

there s only one thing that matches a new my love is underground 12 - a remastered pressing of one of the label s certified hits! paris underground trax volume 1 was one of the records that catapulted the french label into the spotlight - at the time produced anonymously, it later emerged that mr brawther was the man behind the four retro house cuts. it s a wonderful homage to the deeper strains of 90s new jersey, nyc underground and sexy thing remix still smack of kerri chandler at his most bumping, with fat pads, sultry vocals and gritty basslines. the b-side features uptempo gem hardcore deep house , while gtfo! glides along with warm, embracing chords. if you missed out first time round, don t make the same mistake again.

strut present metal dance, a new compilation from one of the uks most respected dj / producers, the man behind playgroup and original founder of the legendary label output recordings, trevor jackson.
repress on 180 gram double vinyl with double cd included.

daniel stefanik is one of the techno and house newcomers of the last years. his carefreeness as a dj behind the decks and his likeable appearance are literally distinctive for a new generation of young, down-to-earth producers from germany, which are the result of the influence of väth, villalobos and hawtin on the one side, and solid but hedonistic house on the other. whereas many producers nowadays have dedicated themselves to only one musical direction, the influence of kerri chandler, chez damier or kevin saunderson is clearly noticeable in stefanik’s music. his longplay debut for cocoon recordings is a mirror of all these influences and yet it’s so up-to-date and contemporary like only few other techno and house albums today.

after the amazing view from above ep on frantic flowers we simply couldnt resist to do another project with this guy. detroit legend terrence dixon, the mastermind behind population one, is a genius in the field of minimalism and reduction. as a truly unique character from the early detroit techno era, always being true to his own style, this ep brings 4 new cuts in his typical and recognizable sound. minimalistic monotone rhythms and weird loop constructions, always with the right tension in place, sometimes topped off with spoken words. on the title track i program my computer right, a weird guitar loaded affair, terrence dixon is accompanied by ulandra & tiaria, supplying the vocals. again a very collectible release on frustrated funks harbour city sorrow!

after the amazing view from above ep on frantic flowers we simply couldnt resist to do another project with this guy. detroit legend terrence dixon, the mastermind behind population one, is a genius in the field of minimalism and reduction. as a truly unique character from the early detroit techno era, always being true to his own style, this ep brings 4 new cuts in his typical and recognizable sound. minimalistic monotone rhythms and weird loop constructions, always with the right tension in place, sometimes topped off with spoken words. on the title track i program my computer right, a weird guitar loaded affair, terrence dixon is accompanied by ulandra & tiaria, supplying the vocals. again a very collectible release on frustrated funks harbour city sorrow!

triumph is a dj and producer from barcelona, music lover in lot of his music ways. he is behind espai music offering music focused to put the feelings on the dancefloor and with the aim to shake the current scene, working with artists like uner, dj yellow, spada, edu imbernon, oliver schories...

incl marc miroir rmx! the flawless interplay between danilo schneider & eveline fink does not only function properly behind the turntables but first and foremost it results in the full harmony of their production. the ep >numanthia< arisen from their intermeshing cooperation is like a hymn that breaks its way through the listeners ear canal. its all about passion, which ranks first with the duets musical creativity. and this is to be heard. for active support gorgeous marc miroir steps on board to let the adventurous journey start.

with - matio michael gull & brian benson leads you in a guitar-sphere. inclusive the remix of guest head-liner - livio & roby (desolat) you dont know how high you will be flying when you pass into the other sphere behind the horizon. the track is pervaded by deeply and rocking features

bobby champs stormed in the scene with his debut moonlight earlier this year, universally praised by publications like ra (4/5), mixmagand dj mag. follow up ep drag queen shows a development, a more mature but still raw sound explores berlins midnight and londons 3am. title track drag queen is quite unlike anything else, a weird track, an enigma, a four four kick provides some sanctity to the listener whilst scratching synth work and unusual textures bemuse and delight in equal measure. latte brings us back to more familiar club territory, filtering works effortlessly behind the kicks, the synths reference piano house. charlie is a menacing beast with swagger, beautifully produced arrays of clicks massage the cerebellum whilst the pounding drums kick you in the chest.

over the past few years we have seen a surge of artists, music and labels coming out of romania and, whilst not seen as a traditional hotbed of house music, this new wave of movers and shakers are working together to create their own lasting musical legacy. the latest in the busy line of producers is 22 year old bacau born, marcman. behind the decks at 14 and studying his art from 18 the young man with a love for angry kicks and heavy baselines has already graced the likes of quanticman, plant 74 and esperanza with his music. now hes set to join the bass culture family as he presents his debut release for the label the in trecere ep. >i was actually sent some marcman tracks about a year ago by franco cinelli< says bass culture label chief djulz. i instantly loved his beats and groove and i played them immediately on the circoloco terrace. i got in touch and asked him to work on an ep for bass culture. i specifically wanted it for this summer because his beats are exactly what i love to play in ibiza. marcmans 4 track >in trecere< ep sees him sandwiching the deep dubby sounds of rutina and the percussive guitar licked dansand, with the chicagoesque numbers levier and in trecere.

the project, conceived by colombian musician mario galeano, the force behind the band frente cumbiero, and english producer will holland aka quantic, brings together an iconic group of top colombian musicians representing both the classic and more modern styles of la musica colombiana!
ondatropica fuses traditional colombian styles such as cumbia, gaita and champeta with boogaloo, ska, beat-box, mcs, dub and funk to create a progressive album that re-interprets the tropical musical heritage of colombia with new approaches in composition, arrangement and production. artists such as fruko, anibal velasquez, michi sarmiento, alfredito linares and wilson viveros (to name a few) joined a group of younger colombian musicians, including members of both marios band frente cumbeiro and quantics combo barbaro, to (re)generate the excitement that positioned colombian music as one of the most influential in south america.

limited vinyl only release. first on livity sound sister label dnous ytivil from alex coulton, the man behind those fine twelves on all caps and idle hands. killer record but someone please tell us how to pronounce the label name.

ltd ed white label. little is known about outer fall. behind this alias hide two mysterious activists, whose spirits are permeated by surrealism and by early 90 nineties diy