2nd compute music release presents a few artist who became driving forces in berlins club culture over a period of 15 years.

irresistible, loud & noisy cutting-edge techno incorporating ebm/industrial heritage.

australian noisemakers tuff sherm and patch free first joined forces for the fine party scraps ep on butter sessions in january. here, they dust off their best classic house and techno influences for an ep on dj haus rave-inclined hot haus label.

long-serving brit in san diego james clements dons his familiar asc guise once more, for a typically atmospheric trip into deep, ambient-influenced abstract techno for canada s silent season imprint. as usual, there s much to admire, from the sparse percussion, glacial electronics and icy melodies of deep freeze, to the minimalist, modular sounding hum of closer raging seas. arguably best of all, though, is immersion, which sees clements expertly combine early 90s style dreamy ambient chords, textures and melodies think pete namlook or early irresistible force with scraped metal textures and impeccable idm beats

these are the flowers of sleep
that nod in the heavy noon
ere the brown shades eastward creep
to a drowsy and dreamful tune,
these are the flowers of sleep.

perception of time is a variable that transcends any state known to us (or presumed). dragged by a force majeure, the dionysian spirit is a life force and chaos of becoming. the apollonian spirit is fleeing from the unpredictability of events. the eternal return is a trap which is subjected to static human destiny.

moscow label grow continues in fine creative form, seemingly not sticking to a motive or trend but rather concentrating on the strength of character within the music it releases. for the labels eighth release the artist is berlin based the marx trukker, who over the last 10 years has been developing his very distinct sound and recent output on labels like pluie/noir, the untold stories, and most recently noorden, have all been especially impressive. now on grow comes the 4 track vinyl * heavens crackling*, from the title one is expecting something awesome, and the album does not disappoint, right from the off, the first track: * a time well spent*, begins with celestial tones ringing out and the performance develops with great synth work, enlightened and very enlivening, spring is in step and something is beginning. the record continues at such a level throughout, overflowing with rich tones, warmth, and raw sounding percussion. in the second track, * all the boating still a tide to go*, deep warm bass and strings reverberate, as if amidst a hot harbours summer, then the ethereal synths return as magical breezes of cooling wind on a june day. on the bside comes the title track * heavens crackling*, the tone has cooled, there is an autumnal vibe, extended tones of an eerie but reassuring nature provide the ground, from under which a molten bass flows playfully. the final track, * i do anything but its so cold*, as the title would suggest, again time has passed, gone are the warm relaxed echoes of the the opening tracks, winter has come, and a strong percussive energy becomes the driving force of an especially deep and more introverted last track. in heavens crackling there is an uncanny understanding of time passing and representation of being, its present in the patience and performance within every track, and the effect of the album, which seems, like the seasons, to naturally come full circle, is for the listener indeed to experience a time well spent. top marks for the marx trukker!

london based bad passion project, aka chris stoker (ess o ess) and andy bainbridge (machete savane), finally unveil their new record label, not an animal records? for their first release, they present an ep from friend and frequent collaborator man power (correspondant, hivern discs), featuring 2 original productions, as well as stellar remixes from the backwoods aka dj kent (force of nature) & ess o ess.?

various artists pt.2 follows on from 2014’s storming rsn002 printed insert included great dj support – see below… “various artists pt.2” follows on from 2014’s rsn002, lead by a storming track from bleaching agent and introduced the like of divided and manse. part 2 follows brings the same energy with four sterling tracks. ‘serial experiment 1’ by unklone kicks things off in full force with a pulsating lead that ebbs and flows, glittered with enchanting cries. ‘silence coloured in’ delves into a deeper side of myler s sound, melding mystical synths over a clattering beat. ‘pass’ sees pris return with a driving track molded for the dance floor that builds and releases tension throughout. ‘untitled 1’ shows chicago flotation device at their very best, taking the listener on a journey through an analogue wasteland.

building upon their first ep release on tevo howard recordings, kate simko and tevo howard have rejoined forces, debuting their full-length album polyrhythmic on sashas last night on earth imprint. native chicagoans, tevo and kate grew up on house music, and their collaboration pays homage to their home city while exploring new creative territory. the duos lp leaves few musical stones unturned, traversing through their melodic, classic, and genre-bending sound.

coming from a cultural landscape that is still yet to fully form can instil in a person an unusually strong force of will. autarkic is the latest representation of tel avivs cold wave scene. the leftfield movement through an eastern lens. holding up a mirror to the current state of his world, autarkic (assisted by red axes) has provided 4 tracks which manage to be thought provoking, compelling, and even anthemic, in equal measure. industrial techno tribal goth dub vibes for 2075 and beyond! produced by autarkic & red axes.

blendits audio reflections vol. 1 brings together the labels best tracks released over a period of 2 years. since its inception during the autumn of 2013 blendits audio has been a steady force providing the underground drum & bass scene with deep but musical beats, aimed for the dancefloor. head honcho chris harmonics has proven to posses a keen ear for finding the right tracks by established and upcoming artists that blend the rough with the smooth. the vinyl package includes tracks by hydro, dabs, eastcolors, bredren and philth. the digital version of this release will feature tracks by soligen & type 2, mystic state, mtwn and impish as well. over the first 10 releases blendits have broadcast their sentiments with crisp clarity, we look forward to hearing more.

keeping the concept of a tight knit family of artists, up next on sol asylum is the follow up ep for the dilated pupils titled introducing remi. this collective of likeminded artists from the netherlands return to the label with a solid four-track ep that shows their range and diversity as producers. moving full speed ahead we start off with “remi at 21.16” a track that instantly hypnotizes you on the dance floor with its echoing harmonic synths and a complex metallic snare pattern. the track is a slow burner that explodes when the dirty analog kick, swinging bassline, and filtered percussion melt into an atomic fusion. next we take it to the next level with “do” its underwater bubbling percussion, bleeping stabs and eerie synth take us to the far off corners of space with just enough acid to keep our heads down and grooving to the strobe light in a dark room. as we move into fall with “october times” a tightly woven groove and galloping kicks push us into more experimental territory with soaring vintage synths that create tension and finesse at the same time. finally we finishing things off with the esoteric vibes of “suque” this deep and dirty track channels the positive force from another realm, which is the perfect match for the inspiriting concept of sol asylum.

2015 re-release on vinyl - 3x12 inch lp includes cd. part of the 10 years because edition.
extremely well made and forward thinking new wave, electro, downtempo, hip hop, funk, compilation from 2006 (!!), long deleted and now available again in beautiful reedition + cd. featuring ranimators, master killa, the juan maclean, esg , justice etc…!

500 only, tresor records is fortunate enough to be sitting on a catalogue of past releases that no other label in electronic music would turn down. three of the finest in this collection were albums contributed by surgeon, * basictonalvocabulary*, * balance* and * force + form* all originally came out on the berlin institution between 1997 and 1999. surgeons inimitable combination of detroit techno and post-industrial sounds emanating from his british homeland found its fullest expression in these masterful trio of releases on tresor. the balance remakes 12” accompanied surgeons second tresor album in 1998, with additional versions as well as a remix by long-time birmingham collaborator mick harris.

flangers opens with the dark, gravelly, brooding, and heads down techno of the title track - a lengthy, spacious workout which manages still to cut a deep groove despite it s direct driving force. similarly, beast paces itself, slowly unfolding all of its treasures as it grows, swells and shapeshifts over the course of just over five minutes of sustained tension. on the flip, two heavyweight producers step up to the remix: germany s markus suckut and dutch producer, jeroen search. suckut s interpretation of flangers keeps much of the understated groove and tension of the original whilst dipping it in a more shrouded cloak of murky techno. jeroen search on the other hand pitches up the pace with a crisp, high-hat driven dive into the deep

especial welcomes one alphonse to the label. a true missing in action, last seen by his crew dancing atop a bus, here literally forced him to give up the tape of same for me.

the prolific production partnerships of greg wilson & derek kaye, timo maas & james teej and the solo force of citizenn take roisin murphys jealousy to new levels with fresh remixes of the smash single released earlier this year.

doorly & hauswerks join forces for the first time to deliver two solid dancefloor bombs in their wrong turn ep for hot creations.

an unswervingly honest, highly personal album, darker than blue instills blue daisys personal experiences into a cinematic meditation on the clash between the forces of dark and light, yin and yang, good and evil. wrestling with inner and outer demons, blue daisy leads us on an intense downward spiral of a journey fueled by uncomfortable truths, sleepless nights, love, loss, religion, faith and doubt. unconfined to one specific genre, the record traverses brooding rock, intense rap, elements of the blues, and is imbued with a punk attitude and aesthetic throughout.
the vinyl lp includes a download code.

the second release on modern cathedrals includes an original mix by altstadt echo supplemented with remixes crafted by donor, luigi tozzi, and asop. the inclusion of donor’s remix represents a continued effort to link together the detroit and brooklyn scenes, while the luigi tozzi remix connects modern cathedrals to the ghastly, dark styles of techno that italian artists have become so respected for. as a core member of the modern cathedrals team and a primary force behind the label’s event series, asop’s remix is the very first public release of work by this incredible new detroit-based artist. but while the artist names change from record to record, the philosophy does not. we continue in a desperate attempt to generate meaning during the short spasm of a lifetime we are given in a world that seems to conspire to prevent this effort’s realization. this situation might be inescapable, but through the rejection of complacency and dogma, we can approach our end with the bitter comfort that we were at least willing to be honest about our situation.

inside nomine is the much-anticipated debut album from nomine. released on tempa records, it finds the enigmatic producer travelling beyond his acclaimed, soundsystem-demolishing 12 inches to explore the deepest reaches of inner space. a reflection on the power of sound to reshape how we experience reality, it is a remarkable, immersive soundworld of a record — delicate and contemplative, fleet-footed yet overwhelmingly forceful.

grammy award wining producer, mr. porter, joins forces with fatbeats to release *the great depression a.p.*, his first commercially released instrumental album, containing 17 rare musical gems created during the years 2006-2008. this period represents the passage of dark depression, emotional isolation, and self imposed exile (after proof) of porter. the music created throughout this time span is the sound of mr. porter spiraling into himself and away from social interaction, devoid of self love, the elements contained are the vibrations of his loss. *t.g.d a.p.* is a unique collection of songs produced during this momentous period and previously shared only with marvwon and royce da 5 9.
coming off the acclaimed *porter chops glasper*, a classic re-imagined instrumental ep inspired by works of the great robert glasper, *t.g.d a.p.* holds steadfast to the outside-the-box creations, infused with infectious, signature drums that mr. porter is often praised for. healthy, happy and hopeful, mr. porter is determined to embrace the love received from fans and has released this most intimate sharing of a very personal collection.

bordello a parigi and nous klaer joined forces to release this straight up rotterdam affair. long time buddies (and neighbors) david vunk and electrick dragon supplied the music for a split 12inch. vunk kicks off the platter with an italo influenced house jam accompanied by a catchy 90s gabber tropicana-style korg polysix saw: anthem! on the flip parkzicht veteran dragon continues the euphoric vibes with his unique signature sound and makes you scream for endless happy days! a definite must have.

after over a decade of music on pedigree labels like spectral, nation, m>o>s, and creme organization 2amfm offer their debut lp on bopside. based in ann arbor and raised in the detroit area, d’marc cantu and tadd mullinix are charged by a lifetime of midwestern soundwaves and the reinforcement of contemporaneous area innovators like carlos souffront and traxx. again, they join forces but with this monumental excursion into the ether of their very own techno/house universe. sounds herein are cast from debonair techno funk, rumbling house grooves, italo acid, galactic swing - offering a diverse array that’s perfect for the album experience.

altered moods recordings releases its next vinyl ep octaves of energy. this threetracker by crawley, uk-based artist mick welch is a smooth, sultry adventure into the core ethos of amr music. mick is no stranger to the deep house sound. starting in 2002, he has built a strong following of fans in the uk, first with his elektrosouls mix site and shortly after that with his label of the same name. the -octaves of energy- release represents his latest foray into the deepness. -conscious field- kicks things off with a tambourine- and high-hat infused beat with rich, dark leads burbling up throughout, interrupted now and then by a wistful bridge with an echoing voice telling you not to be afraid. -mind force- is another laid back jam, with a bright, crisp cowbell intertwine with an accouterment of lush pads and silky leads. the final track on the flip side, octave 50, is the deepest cut of the three and also the easiest to work the dance floor with. with its sinewy, filtered pad and bubbly bass line combined with warm, warbling leads, it fits both in the studio and at the club.

mysterious eastern renaissance joins forces with newly started, norwegian label project gråtone for a broken, noisy affair.

new label on the block, special edition, deliver two more quality cuts for the more discerning and eclectic djs out there. this time around disco deviant dicky trisco joins forces with in demand producer peza to turn out two mighty jams. both cuts blend elements of disco, funk, balearic and acid in the mix. so take the trip!

after retiring from the jamaican police force arthur duke reid established his treasure isle liquor store and sound system in pink lane kingston and was crowned the undisputed king of sound and blues in 1956, 57 and in 58. the duke then moved into record production and after relocating the store to 33 bond street, he then built a recording studio on top of his new premises in 1966. according to the musicians and singers the wooden construction of the treasure isle recording studio gave the music a distinctive warmth and richness and with resident engineer byron baron/smithy smith at the controls, the sound of a bond street recording was immediately recognisable.
but the studio one sound is different to the treasure isle sound! the people have to know. - bunny striker lee
a glittering selection of strikers treasure isle recordings are featured on this compilation. so please sit back and enjoy the set!

vancouvers indie-electronic duo humans announce their highly anticipated full-length album noontide set for release on february 24th, 2015 via hybridity music. comprised of producers robbie slade and peter ricq, the duos sound has been called infectious, smartly crafted, and a force live. produced by nik kozub (shout out out out out), noontide is a showcase of their innovative mix of heavy electronics with modern pop sensibilities. the album is carefully constructed, building upon the bands restless aesthetic experimentation.

constantly turning around itself, the winding melody of vertere turns outward and inward at the same time, bringing the listener on a journey outward while mirroring a simultaneous labyrinthine journey inward. like the word itself, vertere, with its roots in the latin word verto (which itself takes its roots in the earlier sanskrit word, vartayati) it signifies the very nature of change itself. it means both to turn and reflect inward and yet also move forward — a call to action for setting in motion new things. a paradox at first glance but also perhaps a surprisingly accurate description of the destructive and reconstructive nature of creation. an apt metaphor for this bright new collaboration between established life and death artists mind against and the new artist project of federico maccherone, aka somne. on remix duties, when you have an artist of the caliber of tobias freund, you don t need to ask for anything more and with his outstanding remix of vertere he very clearly shows why. this long time mainstay of the electronic music scene has managed to stay not just relevant but on the cutting edge longer than most with respected releases on some of the most seminal imprints to be putting out music in the world of underground dance music. with vertere he takes what s already top quality material and somehow manages to turn it inward and in his own unique way elevate it to another level entirely. with a relentless beat and a sonic force that is hard to describe with mere words the tobias. remix of vertere comes out of the gate like a runaway machine rapturously drunk on its own self awareness. it marches ever forward, full of fervor, and will surely be driving dance floors both large and small to the euphoric edge of the ecstatic state.

right here brown delivers an ep thats variously fulsome and funky, skipping yet seriously weighty and tripped out and intergalactic, whilst the antigone remix is full of nerve jangling texture and drum driven brut force.

mak & pasteman are pleased to announce a pair of new artists into the materials fold, woz & troy gunner aka wxt. with success across the board in their own right on black butter & mindset the pair join forces for their first joint venture on the materials imprint. convo is a big room arpeggiated techno heater, pairing emotive vocals with an air of darkness that fits perfectly with the materials aesthetic. hudson moore uses clanging metallic percussion and rattling sub notes to meld grime influences and techno mentality into a tough roller that was built for the club.

re-release of ian pooleys classic wildpitch infected house bomb, dont you be afraid. originally released on force inc. us in 1995. comes with a new dj friendly edit by ian himself.

for it’s 16th (!!!) release, dixon avenue basement jams continues to bolster it’s local infantry with fresh, new blood, this time with the addition of a young but well-seasoned individual hailing from the hinterland of greater glasgow and going by the name of big miz. if you happen to live within an 8 mile radius of a blue lagoon, the chances are you will have already been acquainted with the bold miz, most likely through the longstanding and legendary clubnight/crew he’s a resident & founding member of: offbeat. the length & breadth of offbeat’s tastes also reflects his flexibility as a producer. tracks presented here, such as “good thing” strike a fine balance between good ol’ motor city funk and chi-town oddities such as vincent floyd’s more obscure cuts on d.m, while the velocity increasing “solange” comes like the result of a three-day theo studio session fuelled by bad speed. his talent for catering to the dance has clearly paid dividends when it comes to his productions, with the nuance and instinctive touch he presents us with on his debut dabj 12” clearly marking him from the start line as an already formidable & stand-out force in the heady and increasingly cramped world of house & techno.

seahawks and their pal eddie c join forces on red motorbike records to create an ep of dreamy innerspace travel music, lush blissed-out interstellar synth pad dreams for the weary space explorer, washing over your mind and body like a cool solar wind, as you take in the luxuriant beauty of the local galaxies. gentle, flowing keyboard melodies that disarm and relax, well crafted electronic rhythms, uplifted melodies and plenty of really nice saturated vibraphone. this is music carl sagan would smoke weed to, music that swirls and flutters through the rays of light reflected by the sheen on this production.

already featuring on two earlier prrukblk samplers and on the digital imprint, it was just a matter of time for his 12 inch solo-debut to come, von grall presents his *no contact ep* on the planet rhythm black imprint. the paris-based producer has been pushing forward his characteristic deep & atmospheric sound over the past two years and has proven to be one of the strong upcoming forces of the label. next to the great claudio prc remix on the a-side, the release features three original tracks ranging from the dancefloor-driven *quadratic* to the trippy *no contact* and even deeper into dark atmospheric sounds on *molecular collison* - making this ep another strong addition to the prrukblk catalog!

with releases on established labels like force inc., cytrax, lo-fi stereo, morris / audio, delay or background, he made his way with his tricky electronic sound. he started his own label, edit that embraces the concepts of reuse and redefinition. components are generated, arranged and fine-tuned. they are stripped apart, processed and rearranged. sophisticated editing techniques enable this process to continue without end. the resulting audio productions become remixes of themselves.

drum island unveil their tenth release with an extraordinary ep from norways klaus lunde. from norways oldest city tonsberg comes the stargazing sounds of klaus lunde: an acclaimed and prolific electronic music composer, his array of releases under the xerxes music pseudonym explore a unique take on ambience and tonal electronica that is a mesmerising and accomplished body of work to be sure. this, undoubtedly many peoples first introduction to his work, is a perfectly pitched collection that highlights the familiar themes of the xerxes work, but fits easily into the drum island blueprint of music for the midnight sun. on the exerxes ep, we are treated to pulsating balearic trance and zero gravity house before gliding into relaxed ambience, soothing new age and horizontal night music. we then dive further into the psychedelic ocean hidden below with truly tripped out kosmiche vignettes of warping and spine-tingling odd-pop. guest vocals from fellow viking marthe borge-lunde pfirrmann (aka phoenix) making this is a cinematic tour de force! limited edition import vinyl - full picture sleeve - one press only.

chmara is an artist better known for the duet chmara winter, which created a number of releases for pets recordings. currently he is producing by himself and joining forces with otake records. *spring* has its unique position in the catalog of young label from warsaw. the vinyl is original, surprising, flourishing and simply beautiful. some herberts or dj koze inspirations can be felt, however, a solid character of these tracks gives a clear understanding that chmara has his unrepeatable unique style that can not be faked. lyrics, wonderful chmaras timbre plus accompanying female vocals give an image of surreal order. it is a beautiful, harmonious hallucination caused by nothing but music. the record also contains two remixes from slg and piotr bejnar - the owner of otake records.

arcanoid and caustica waveform s diffuse arc join forces and deliver three excursions of spacey analog electro on the first odio 12 inch, big!

super producer danger mouse and rap super villain mf doom join forces as dangerdoom. the mouse and the mask features cee-lo green (also of gnarls barkley), ghostface killah and the cast of cult cartoon show aqua teen hunger force.

3 of carl craigs finest remixes on kms from his early years. contains 3 remixes of kevin saunderson work under his inner city and esser’ay guises. as always with carl craig the quality is top notch and these remixes hark back to a golden period of mid 90s detroit techno.

chris wood and meat, owners of freebase records in frankfurt (germany), have joined forces in the studio again and delivered stripped down atmospheric house tracks. future classic!

after appearances on the workshop 21 compilation and the first 2 meandyou releases, label co-founder sam lewis aka herron finally delivers his debut ep.

hello sailor is a party and record label based in brooklyn, ny founded by brazilian-born, new york based renata do valle. since 2012, the label has been staging events with an array of local and international artists. following the killer first release ( muko wapi ), featuring the joakim rework was never going to be easy, but luckily sao paolo dj duo selvagem step up ! acclaimed releases on the beats in space x label and universal cave have established them as a force to be reckoned with in the esoteric edits game. le freak is a cumbia style rendition of the chic classic, driven by insane synths and sampled drum loops, punctuated with low-pitched vocals in portuguese. tamanqueiro could be one of the greatest hits by jorge ben, if it wasn t written by elizio de buzios. that s his only release ever and now is a holy grail of brazilian funk, fetching small fortunes when found. here it appears in an extended and dj-friendly version.

after the huge success with their first release * makula* on la peña, which was heavily played by ricardo villalobos last year, the two boys are back with some more extraordinary material.

nice price deal !!! florian kupfer first burst into dance music consciousness with 2013s insta-classic lifetrax, filling much of the subsequent two years with a flurry of singles (more on l.i.e.s., an anonymous but hotly picked-up white label edit of sade, plus efforts for rush hour’s no label and w.t. records) and dj gigs across europe, australia, the usa and russia.

dave clarkes protege rocks it big time with his crushing debut on the public stand.