what sam kdc has achieved here is nothing short of genius. this is a very filmic visual lp and will take you away to another world. this also shows that sam’s production skills are very thoughtful and mindful of the potential listeners that should flock on mass to this chilled out and wonderfully crafted lp. if you like the deeper side of music and all things ambient, then this is a no brainer, it’s from the top drawer of the quality cupboard. if you just want something mellow as an alternative then this is the one for you.
pressing on translucent 12 inch vinyl.

this month sees the launch of newly formed label rm records. rmr has been put together by dj and production trio longplay who say that the label will serve not only as a platform for their own productions, but alex agore / james dexter / longplay / m.a.x & lloyd rmr001 also to showcase up and coming talent along with established acts from around the world. the excellent first release features tracks from longplay, m.a.x. & lloyd, james dexter and the mysterious figure that is alex agore.

mysterious london techno imprint pacific command send out a hair-raising battle-cry to inaugurate the label, with young production outfit senate debuting for 001. using pummelling berghain-techno as the base-plate, the perth duo set about twisting this into ever more contorted incarnations.

delving further into what makes this reverent vancouver trio tick, 1800hs reveal a deeper, smoother side to their production that still packs a punch, whilst exploring more tender themes. twitching, rhythmic acid lines flicker over water-tight drums on *dreamer*, crystal synths rise out of the raw depths on *heldled*, and *drained* ends the proceedings on a melancholic yet emotionally ambiguous note, floating through seas of illuminating pads and steadily drifting towards the horizon.

death drive is a peak-time electronic club track that features eddie peake, prem sahib and george henry longly (anal house meltdown) on both production and vocals, and co-produced by long time collaborator tim goalen, inspired by and invoking the heady dance floors of their anal house meltdown parties, the pounding excitement of long nights at berghain, the legendary berlin club, and intense but fleeting romantic trysts facilitated by clubs and parties. resident berghain dj and producer fiedel has created a remix that will also feature on the release.

following the playful tones of feathered sun and carlos nilmmns, circus company continues its run of distinctive singles with a four-track release from new production entity flabbergast. while the name might not be familiar, the imagination-soaked minds behind the music are synonymous with the history of circus company.

wonderful re issue of leroy burgess (collaborator with patrick adams amongst many others) single heartbreaker / stranger. this single originally released in 1983, his second ever production, showcases his wonderful production and vocal talents on this boogie classic. shep pettibone supplies both mixes on this extended 12inch from the salsoul vaults.

the second installment in faltydl’s edit series. vinyl only. follow up to umi says edit. 2 choice cuts, river girl flips a jets classic while do you box? is an original falty production that only existed on dubplate until now. never to be repressed, limited vinyl goodness. last one went quick!

marquis hawkes returns with a new ep for houndstooth, sweet. pairing up a sugary r&b sample with his signature swinging but slamming beats, opening cut when i get home is a return to the flavour of last year s summer smash cant find a reason, although this time around, it s more tracky and introspective. next up, a different facet of hawkes production talents is reprised with at the witness stand, a trippy take on classic ny freestyle. opening the b-side, title track sweet furthers hawkes trademark rough and ready house sound with distinctive vocal hooks and a hip-twitching rhythm, whilst bringing up the rear, what a relief is a raw but inescapably funky drum workout that would make the likes of traxmen & eric martin proud.

dissonant is proud to welcome daniel stefanik who had delivered a string of modern, refined production with essential albums and singles, throughout his career. on this release, aftermath ep, he offers up two tracks that strike a perfect note between cerebral intrigue and instinctive deep house groove, channeled into an unforgettable and timeless quality. it might drizzle until september, is a truly heartfelt piece throughout its keynotes and dubby gestures. the combination of subtle rhythmic elements and strong, ever-developing melodies is the perfect example of the passion and power that can be worked into house and techno. a stronger beat punches through on jolly green giant but the soothing, sensual synth lines remain giving space for dubby effects and delicate details to feed into the mix.

the two dirty birdies from hageby are back with the back in the day ep! the title cut flips a classic brooklyn funk sample into a deep house burner, last night really gives it to us (baby), and estrelar showcases the groovy disco side of the wo. rounding out the ep is a daniel leseman remix that reworks the title track into a completely fresh production, bringing the deep dance floor heat for which the fouk member and outplay records co-boss is known. all killa no filla!

luigi madonnas production talents are glistening with releases on well-known labels such as drumcode, octopus, analytictrail, sleaze, suara and more.

first release on diferit records (vinyl) you will meet poiana negri is a romanian music production duo from bacau: dragos ungureanu and gabriel chiper. the ep called * subacvatic ep*, a two track + one remix from puxumos . this will be a vinyl only release

the second bkr projekt release has landed! simon baker continues his series as bkr projekt and offers three heavy techno tools shaped for the big systems. no messing around here, kicking production all the way! hand-stamped & strictly limited to 200 copies.

the third release from budding label odd / even comes from spanish production outfit nx1. the duo first surfaced in 2011 with a release on their eponymous label and quickly established a reputation with releases across labels like semantica, m_rec ltd or their own nx1 label. having appeared on a sensational release from odd / even earlier this year, alongside the persuader, a&s, pär grindvik, and andre kronert, nx1 now take centre stage for the label, combining frenetic percussion with condensed textures to create a four track ep of blistering, febrile techno.outstanding coverprint, shrinked and dj friendly 140g pressing. mastering and cut by cgb at dubplates and mastering.

diynamic are delighted to present a brand new ep from long standing family member and key label player h.o.s.h.. after a great summer playing diynamic events in ibiza as well as many other gigs around europe, he is now back to prove his production chops are some of the finest in the game. this new cilantrophy ep, which comes a year after his well received forever young series of eps and is his first outing in 2015, kicks off with „cilantro“. this one is a deep and bubbly tech house number with scurrying drums and hi-hats as well as surging synths, wavy chords and plenty of twinkling melody that really shines bright.

we are pleased to present with * black hole* by meta.83 the work of a consequent defender of the art of analogue production. the soon available track * black hole* by the liebe*detail co-founder jinxed us from the very first moment and it was clear to us, that we d like to add a number of top-class remixes beside the original. for this we were able to win no one else then the tobias and borrowed identity (after his recent release on pastamusik * crack in the box ep*). the powerful acid bassline in the original version as well as in the gravity version creates from the very first moment a hypnotic undertow which seems to keep increasing throughout the track. its masterfully celebrated how to generate effective hits by carefully chosen elements and canny used effects. tobias also devote the focus in his interpretation on the acid aspect – but with more dynamics and with a higher beat frequency which will make every techno-djs heart beat faster. when carefully set tones are fading in and out this version gets a brilliant final touch. the remix of borrowed identity sounds in its structure more dirty and rough and though at the same time very fragile. a wonderful gem in pure culture drifting towards a black hole ..... perfect.

444/5/6 is the first four-track ep signed by unc on the very recently born techno label aiia recordings based in lyon, france. unc (also known as dubit) means « uncompromise » (unc0mpr0m153), even by laws and habits of techno, for a free production and a free interpretation of this music composed by this berlin based techno producer. 444/5/6 is blending different ways of sound creation, as if every element in life might be used in unc s music. some industrial samples are combined with dark techno basslines and ambient synths, attesting of the experimental side of the artist. in his work, unc is giving a true estheticism to sounds normally cold and impersonal in the context of daily life. 444 blends a kind of dark and deep samples which reverberate on an almost acid but hypnotic rythm.sloven s re-interpretation of 444 puts in this track, keeping the original samples, some digital sounds on a evolving rythm... like an heart, beating and racing along this track. 445 is the most electronic, rythmically speaking, track of this ep. still gathering techno, with adding industrial samples, which makes 445 the kind of experimental track by unc. 446 is the track which most refers to techno as it s known and produced nowadays. when soft and really high synths meets agressive and speedy rythms.

chuuwee and jr & ph7 pay tribute to sactown with the south sac mack. jr & ph7 and chuuwee are pleased to announce news of their collaborative lp, the south sac mack. the project brings the german production duo together with the sacremento spitter for 17 breezy tracks that epitomize the sound of the new west. the south sac mack will give listeners a street level perspective of sactown.

stamp s back with jascha hagen paying homage to west africa s afrobeat pioneer & a certain female jazz instrumentalist from the famed blue note catalogue. the leipzig based producer first came to the attention of the label after he dropped the outstanding pan that shit out ep on manna all night. here the open minded producer showcases a different side to his production style with two surefire edits that will work wonders wherever they re played. pitched down and spaced out, soldier on the a side is an edit of a politically charged nigerian anthem. this slow burner keeps you locked in with instantly recognisable keys, subtle guitar licks and a rolling bass line that will even make the stiffest necks nod in solidarity. harlem takes you back to a sun-soaked day with this classic 1970s nyc soul anthem dedicated to the road that loops around the north tip of manhattan. jascha takes the jazz-funk anthem and adds extra instrumentation to create a subtle 2015 update...

welcoming the fourth vinyl only instalment from farfromnormal features an excellent 3 track ep from the up and coming julian. after a long process julian has come up with 3 great original tracks which farfromnormal where happily to take on board and put together julian s very first vinyl release. this record grabs your attention from the start with track 1 resorave. resorave is a very psychedelic track with dark drums and beautiful slow atmospheres and a tripping vocal. track 2 grunge is much more on the groovy side to with fantastic production and pads that take you on a great journey. track 3 chorale is the title track and the one track to leave you on a high, with the heavy kicks and bass lines mixing between a tripping vocal and beautifully placed instruments, this is perfect for the peak hours.

having previously released together on other labels, friends and musical partners tomoki tamura and tuccillo activate a new stage of their relationship with the unveiling of doublet. both a new production moniker and label, doublet will act as a platform for the pair to channel their own music. tomoki and his holic trax label have long been serving up solid house music whilst tuccillo has conjured up numerous chart toppers on labels like 2020vision, visionquest and holic trax. the debut doublet release takes shape as 202, a three track 12inch that blends elements of classic house with future minimalism with the results undoubtedly stylish.

a firm fixture in the ellum camp, odd parents showcase the darker and more techno side of their production skills as they get set to unleash the subderma ep

viennese analog-wizards buffered multiple (also known for their electro-outlet microthol) deliver the followup to buffer 01 with three outstanding tracks of deep, mysterious and mesmerizing techno. mark 1.12. is the track that works well in the peaktime situation, while the b-side shows their extremely detailed production skillz and knowledge about the minimalistic but floating techno. besides their production skillz, the duo teams up for extended trippy vinyl-dj sets which demonstrate a level of knowledge in techno which is rare to find these days. efdemin is happy to welcome the two producers back on lirum larum.

poker flats forward to the past anthology returns in its 3rd iteration, as lean and mean as it ever was and precision-engineered to make you jack, dream and all things in between. the winning formula remains the same: task a selection of hotshot veteran and up-and-coming producers with recapturing the style and mood of early club music, paying homage to the golden years between 1985 and 1992 when chicago house and acid, new york house and detroit techno took the world and its dancefloors by storm. the result is a collection of new and exclusive tracks as addictive as the stone cold classics that influenced them - a tribute and, at the same time, the cutting edge of contemporary music production.

gary martin releases his second sequential ep on motech records, the *this is it* ep. the ep features two more exclusive tracks, *this is it* a driving composition accented with piano and synth patterns and subtle funky movement, and *galaxy style* a percussive, building composition expertly laced with muted samples and synth progressions.
included on this ep are two remixes from techno veterans mark broom and rolando. broom takes on *this is it* chopping the original into a hyper dance floor drubbing burner. rolando re-treats *galaxy style* into a composition that unfolds as it progresses, bathed in signature rolando production elements.

kvk300 is the third chapter of the swedish label karlovak and consists of crab at the green hunter (a1) and i want you to see (b1) with original production by label string pullers mr. tophat & art alfie. repress 2015

hell yeah recordings are pleased to present a brand new 12inch by giorgio giri and marco lentano aka mushrooms project, a dj and production duo that has been turning out great 12inches and one full length since 2009 for labels like leng, is it balearic? uber.

theyre young and tough, and especially wonderful too, easily one of the most compelling harmony soul groups to ever hail from the windy city! the sets a chicago soul gem from the early 70s, recorded with a laidback, slightly tripped-out vibe thats different than the tighter styles of other groups from the same scene, definitely righteous at points, with some of the superbad modes you might hear from an east coast lineup like the delfonics or soul generation, especially when they were trying to get a bit more conscious in their message. arrangements are great – handled by tom tom washington, eugene record, and cliff davis, very much at the best brunswick mode, but again with a deeper sort of vibe too. the title cuts a monster, and a very fitting follow-up to their earlier sly, slick, & wicked track – and the album features 2 versions (vocal and instrumental) of a cut called this is the lost generation, a very righteous soul groove with a heavy production tip.

this collection will appeal to fans of the synth/vocoder work and unmistakable razor sharp production of gina x performance as well as fans of left-field synth heavy prog and disco (a more rock based moroder if you will). specially remastered for this vinyl reissue. presented on high-quality 180gram colored vinyl.

future classic - the australian independent label and home to flume, chet faker, flight facilities and jagwar ma - are proud to announce the signing of danish production duo kenton slash demon. to celebrate the new signing, kenton slash demon have released harpe - the first half of a forthcoming aa-side 12inch harpe/syko. the vinyl ep includes a download code.

2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the production of the black fairy album. holy grail jazz funk chicago musical reissued for the first time. original first edition artwork in hand made tip-on sleeve.

prince of eclectic boogie kasra v will release his sophomore ep atlantis through vinylonly house imprint lips. tehran-born kasra has already built a solid reputation as a selector across london s underground circuit, with his bi-weekly paradise show on nts radio, plus various residencies and 22tracks playlists. flipping his focus onto production, his newest creations are a fusion of his own killer tastes with experimental techniques, the result being an intelligent melding of purist house, funky balearic rhythms and synth heavy disco, all with a distinct middle-eastern edge

italian dj/production duo simbiosi will release a 3-part box set containing fourteen tracks of techno, hardcore and abstract explorations. loads on here...tip!

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.

vanila is a new born label based in athens greece, its purpose is to explore the relationship between sound, blashphemy and anomaly. the first release is coming from sawf, the athenian producer known from his releases on perc trax, modal ananlysis and code is law. the release includes four original tracks that capture perfectly the wide range of his production skills and the sound of a newly shaped scene in the greek capital.

shlomi abers new 12inch slides perfectly into the nonplus catalogue with two slabs of straight up no nonsense techno. with well over 15 years of production history and 20 years of djing across the globe he knows exactly what it takes to move a dance floor. israel born and raised but heavily influenced by the old detroit techno movement shlomi managed to balance his roots into the modern wave of the current techno peers. working from an aladdin s cave of analogue gear he crafts a raw and groove laden sound often attempted but rarely achieved by others. takeover and street works are two tracks demonstrating hes a producer whos mastered his craft and is at the top of his game right now.

superconscious is here with it’s second instalment last time we brought you a solo production from imhotep, whom is one half the zanzibar chanel duo and co-founder of ruff records. this time we bring you the other half..mysterious melbourne citizen and all round cool-guy luis cl. featuring four stompers which we wont bother trying to explain, because explaining music is like describing your dream last night. just enjoy yourself and listen.

opening their doors every saturday for mind-altering shock treatment, power station has been giving their raging punters a potent dose of megawatt reality. their curatorial expertise has established an institution that will now extend the mythical energy generated with a record label in the form of annual limited 12inch compilations, grouping tracks that have already become the club s signature tunes. resident, booker and co-founder kris baha finds himself on both sides of the inaugural disc, with the ball of confusion solo production something something, and again as heavy concern in collaboration with otologic s nick murray, a name synonymous with the melbourne club circuit being one quarter of the animals dancing massive. young gun disrute captures the optimum warm up set with the shape shifting slow burner ka-bu while scene veteran and haul music boss mike callander discovers a new lab mutation of sci-fi soundtrack, damaged funk and cerebral house

figures creator len faki steps in to the spotlight once again with his brand new >street dub< ep. constantly striving for excellence in sound design and deadly arrangements, fakis wonderfully precise and well honed strand of club techno continues to shine on figures 70th release - a classic example of lens tireless approach to production. packaged together in three different versions, >street dub< stylishly treads the borders between classic dub techno and modern club weaponry. with just a handful of perfectly balanced elements, perching atop a weighty kick and rolling sub bass, both >street dub< and >street dub version< are sure to satisfy purist techno fans and newcomers to the genre alike. as a bonus, an >ambience< mix is included, stripping away all the percussion and letting the beautiful subtleties of fakis production bubble to the surface.

sowesos 22nd release marks the debut ep of finder, the new project of jeroen liebregts. the souvenirs ep is a showcase of classy techno grooves and modular sounds woven together to make you move like never before. jeroen liebregts is known for his radial moniker, under which he has been releasing high quality techno over the past decade. while radial focuses more on the tougher side of the genre, his new finder alter ego shows a new direction and depth to his sound that will turn heads around the world. with great attention to detail, modulating sounds and tight production skills, the souvenirs ep is something not to be missed. five timeless originals, each with a unique character. enjoy! b1. basic needs will be vinyl exclusive!

from a basement studio in hackney, east london comes payfone s 2nd release on golf channel - quarantine b/w padre, pray for us. following on from 2014 s extremely well received paradise heater, payfone continue down a similar path for the a side quarantine. featuring once again 24 year old vocal powerhouse louis howard jones, quarantine is a semi auto biographical take on the hardships of a an underprivileged youth, set against a tough phil passera production that sounds more new york city 1984 than new port county 2004 (jones was born and raised in cardiff). cruising at 120 bpm, the dark funk guitar intro gives way to some heavy slap bass and deep synth that touches michael jackson s thriller before the direct and brutal vocals of jones hit you right between the eyes. padre, pray for us is a bizarre afro-cuban inspired homage to passera s italian father sergio ( who s telephone call can be heard on the songs intro). featuring the lethal trumpet of former cuban military private eikel venegas hernandez, this instrumental takes you to the pinata party via downtown lagos. golf channel every time !

sidney charles has delivered us an outstanding ep with a mixture of tracks that span across house and techno that has captured a real feel for what sidney is capable of. each one has its own unique flavour with sidney s production prowess sprinkled over the top. each beat is chunky, groovy and works in a harmonious juxtaposition with the melodies sidney creates. all are dancefloor killers!

with its eighth release, leipzig-based holger records introduces yet another new artist: vai has been active in the scene for a few years already, with various production teams and aliases. his new project is heading for a different path though: son of idaia is his most intimate work to date, a highly personal record. the elements in use are almost fragile, winding around each other and hard to grasp. so is the music: in between ambient, electronica and ghostly techno it seems removed from its club origins and yet still reverberating these roots. a deep trip down the rabbit hole, dubby, immersive and glowing in all its calm beauty. holger 8 introduces a new line of cover artworks, courtesy of lukas mehling.

on the new delude records vinyl we presents the legendary master of dark techno. hefty from london, uk. the label owner of darker sounds london presents his first vinyl ever, here on delude records. this production contains 4 great deep dark atmospheric techno bombs in hefty style. limited release // 200 sk. // vinyl only // no repress ! ! !

seth troxler and the martinez brothers’ tuskegee music continues to deliver the goods behind releases from kool d, ex-trouw resident william kouam djoko and seth himself. now on their 6th release, tuskegee present a new collaborative effort between the martinez brothers, jesse calosso and phil moffa who - operating under their new production alias soundview, piece together a tribute to rob fernandez.

klangkeller records presents a friendship production. nice groovy beats for your needle... limited edition, only 200 pieces available worldwide.

file under disco are back with yet more 100% original disco music for the 21st century. for this episode, london based dj & production outfit oh yeah dare to dazzle with this their debut release. blending live instrumentation, strong vocals and quality production oh yeah clearly know what they are doing when it comes to studio time. the result is a truly authentic sound that blends disco, acid jazz and funk seamlessly, but with a modern production twist. crazy ps very own hot toddy is on remix duties and delivers his usual top class results. a vocal and a dub take both give the track a more chunky and club-ready interpretation that will work those dance floors to the bone.

front the roots of i records comes the very first and original release of somore i refuse (what you want). the vocals resonated by damon trueitt as his bridge of -what you want- has gone on to strike chords in people s hearts almost 20 years later. this first release came with ny deep remixes by wayne gardiner (best known for his work on strictly rhythm & nervous records). it also featured production work by the original filthy rich. released in 1996, the record went on to spawn a list of uk influenced remixes.