auch dieses neue a state of trance jahr beginnt mit dem gro§en festival in utrecht (nl) mit dj-star armin van buuren als headliner und vielen weiteren k�nstlern der gro§en armada-familie. die offizielle compilation dazu pr�sentiert wieder die beste trance-music, die man derzeit auf dem markt bekommt. 40 exzellente tracks von etablierten top-produzenten und den heissesten newcomern der szene. mit armin van buuren, allen watts, ben nicky, david gravell, gareth emery, ilan bluestone, john oÕcallaghan, neelix, nwyr, purple haze, shinovi, u.v.a. be in the momen

the night is what makes a big city come to life. right after sundown, the hectic buzzing of downtown makes way for adventure playgrounds, bathed in neon light, revealing their countless chances and opportunities. its when youll find the subway spitting out its purpose seeking passengers by the minute. a coming and going of restless people passing through. all it takes is a few hours, before the sunrise makes it all disappear. mental bend captures the magic of that very moment in their dreamy soundtracks. if you close your eyes, you can see blurry pictures passing in slow motion, accompanied by their atmospheric songs. grainy black and white snapshots, fragments of memories lighting up somewhere in the farthest corner of the cortex. one step is the berlin-based indietronica duos visually vivid debut album, released on enfant fenou. mental bend are all about letting go. sissip (voc/synth/bass) and hendrik havekost (beats/production) know how to trust their instincts, crafting their hypnotic signature sound, somewhere in between electronica, ambient and dream pop. before founding the band in 2013, the two were already shaping their skills in all kinds of different formations and styles of music. as soon as they got together, they had a viral mini hit with their song take my hand, praised on various tastemaker blogs and generating over 100.000 likes on soundcloud in no time. the bands first long play record one step is all about important experiences and decisions, small as well as big steps, all a part of making progress, which in the end can even be life changing. it was a step, that recently got mental bend their record deal on mos ferrys sub label enfant fenou

re-issued again, with new liner notes. a wonderful, rare record wrapped in a mysterious yet playful ambiance. or maybe it s just the impression that the japanese language often gives me. suiren is an odd jazz-fusion-wave tune that sounds like its boiling, waiting to burst but somehow manages to stay in control. like the nervous tick of a leg fidgeting under the table of a restaurant on a first date. yasuaki shimizu is a japanese composer, producer and saxophone player born in 1954. he worked with ryuchi sakimoto on certain arrangements, with the south korean artist nam june paik on art+sound installation pieces and even dj towa tei (of deee-lite fame). suiren was released in 1981 and is the opening title on the sought-after kakashi album and is my personal favorite on this overall brilliant record. it weaves behind new wave, jazz, fusion, ambient and experimental music.

our first go ibiza compilation has been compiled by bobby & steve and michael hughes and mixed by our very own bobby & steve. it features 28 amazing tracks and is modelled around the launch of our groove odyssey presents go ibiza four day weekender, which took place from the 19th-22nd of may 2017 at the beach star hotel, san antonio bay, ibiza. with over 40 artists from around the globe coming together on the magical island of ibiza, it was a memorable affair and many of the guests now feature on the album.

a leading figure of the contemporary electronic world, jamie odell aka jimpster sets his sights firmly back on the album format with this beautifully crafted long-player, silent stars. a self-confessed creature of the night, the freerange records and delusions of grandeur boss taps into his nocturnal and escapist impulses to deliver a superbly executed modern-day fusion album. his seventh studio album and first since 2013Õs highly-acclaimed porchlight and rocking chairs, this is an album dedicated to the nocturnal hours. silent stars is a richly textured ride through the tapestry of house, from jazz-infused opener ÔmigrationsÕ through to the dense, orchestral euphoria of Ôtau tonaÕ and the minimal, percussive bounce of title track Ôsilent starsÕ. the listener edges a touch closer to the dancefloor on tracks like ÔyansaÕ and Ôpower of the doofÕ - yet the grooves stay subtle with intricate percussion, dense sound design and a mischievous streak being palpable throughout. a range of guests are welcomed by jimpster across silent stars. hotly-tipped londoner florence rawlings adds her vocals on ÔcraveÕ and ÔeverytimeÕ. past collaborator and member of kirk degiorgioÕs the beauty room, jinadu weaves emotional soul on album centerpiece Ôthe sun comes upÕ. khalil anthony lends his vocals on Ôwhere you areÕ and leading session drummer andy gangadeen (massive attack, chase & status, the bays) lays down his immense beats on Ôtau tonaÕ. jimpster is a true veteran of the global house scene, a custodian of the authentic deep house sound and a producer who has quietly created some of the most reflective and sophisticated electronic music

cd airy, but still conveying a touch of hedonism in its most club-friendly sounds, this album is yukseks writing of a musical story. nous horizon È is yukseks great studio album comeback, 5 years after his last album. yukseks characteristic sound, midway between post-disco, house and pop, shines through on its various tracks. even more than on his last album, living on the edge of time, yuksek shows his talent as a singer. nous horizon is an album of mostly duets, invitations to sing together (break my heart, sunrise, sweet addiction, stay) featuring greek singer monika, french pop bands her, juveniles and roman rappak (from band breton) his new melodies are sunnier than before, his beats and production more subtle.

3 cd compilation - 30 pure pop 12 inch mixes! incl. billy ocean, rick astley, new kids on the block, king spagna, big funk, thompson twins & martika

the third instalment of the stil vor talent berlin compilation series brings forth a new gang of carefully selected artists, gathered under the umbrella of another underground berlin hotspot. kottbusser tor is undoubtedly the beating heart of kreuzberg, unashamedly pulsating 24/7 with the good, the bad and the ugly. theres no place quite like it, thanks to its raw charme. as always, music is the common denominator and oliver koletzki delivers the perfect soundtrack with this new release, while chrisse kunst renders the visual.

der norwegische avantgarde-pop-s�nger nils bech ver�ffentlicht sein erstes album auf dem new yorker label dfa records. echo wird das bereits vierte album des in norwegen auch als schauspieler bekannten bech hei§en. f�r das neue album hat sich nils erstmals mit dem jungen produzenten drippin, welcher zuvor schon mit le1f oder auch cakes da killa beats gebastelt hat, im studio eingeschlossen. das ergebnis ist nicht nur gemessen an den bisherigen alben bechs wirklich einzigartig!

whether itÕs releasing #1 singles such as Ôu donÕt know meÕ (feat. duane harden) and ÔbonkersÕ with dizzee rascal, or underground anthems like Ôthe funk phenomenaÕ and ÔflowerzÕ, armand van helden is the true definition of a legend. with a career spanning over 26 years, his back catalogue includes 7 studio albums, 100s of remixes and countless singles under various aliases Ð defected records welcome armand as their 27th house master, alongside frankie knuckles, mk, masters at work and the latest, his good friend todd terry.

6-seitiges digipak, im gestanzten hochglanz-schuber, mit 2 weissen trays (mittig & rechts), kein booklet

fred v & grafix bring a breath of fresh air with their long-awaited second album oxygen. the 15-track venture strips away any uniformity, opening up into dreamy, synthesized waves of drum & bass, elements of elegant electro-pop, down-tempo beats, unsuspecting instrumentation and everything in between

just chillin ist in zeiten der sozialen netzwerke und der smartphones ein g�ngiger begriff unseres alltagsprachschatzes geworden. ministry of sound begl�ckt uns mit dem dazugeh�rigen soundtrack. 60 hits auf drei cds inklusive tracks und remixen von u.a. zayn, justin bieber, mike posner, the weeknd, lost frequencies, sigala, the fugees, outkast, whitney houston, jack garrat

last dj-kicks of the year and its a banger from our man seth troxler.

the polish djs, producers and pets recordings label owners known for their electrifying performances and catchy cuts announce their third lp, basic colour theory, a fruitful collection of evocative melodies and gorgeous vocals. this album marks a pivotal moment in their career as house outfit catz n dogz.

dj-superstar paul oakenfold pr�sentiert die f�nfte ausgabe seiner we are planet perfecto mixserie. genau wie der untertitel back to my house vermuten l�sst, startet oakie diesmal mit house und progressive-sounds, um im laufe der sets wahre trance feuerwerke abzufeuern. ca. 40 titel von top-labels wie armada, anjunabeats, protocol und nat�rlich perfecto und seinen zahlreichen sublabels, darunter viele unver�ffentlichte und exklusive tracks und mixes.

both landaus voice and compositions are extraordinary: the voice raw and exposed, pure and precise.

the upbeat dancefloor-ready tracks are imbued with colors and emotional range.

joy adegoke und wim janssens aka joy wellboy sind seit jahren unzertrennlich, ein paar in leben und kunst. ihr zweites album wedding klingt so komplett und vielf�ltig, wie man sich ein popalbum 2015 nur w�nschen kann: songwriting trifft crooning, elektrobeat kuschelt mit chanson, es gibt minnegesang auf der tanzfl�che, herzzerrei§ende duette und engtanzballaden f�r die ewigkeit.

straight out of the czech republic come the ferocious electronic exploits of scene stalwart, forbidden society. heavily influenced by the industrial sounds synomous with drum & bass during the golden era, fss hardline take draws on pioneers such as ed rush and tech itch, whilst bringing a little of his own punk ethos into the mix. the results are not for the faint hearted and with his second album ready to kick off 2015, throne crusher looks set to cement his status as czechs most major league drum & bass producer.

redinhos always been different. debuting on numbers in 2010, his bare blips ep showcased an artist with no desire to fit into the landscape of the time

jimmy tamborello aka dntel ver�ffentlichte bereits seit �ber zehn jahren auf renommierten labels wie pampa, plug research, sub pop oder moshi moshi. er arbeitete oft mit gut auf seine musik abgestimmten gasts�ngerinnen wie ben gibbard, jenny lewis, baths und mia doi todd, doch ausgerechnet auf >human voice< verzichtet er darauf und l�sst einzig die maschinen sprechen

without your love is the long awaited debut from ooooo on his brand new label nihjgt feelings.

so hat man northern lite noch nie geh�rt. organisch, greifbar, ohne elektronische zus�tze. verspielt, manchmal ungeplant und mit dem fokus auf instrumente und stimme. die -wooden playground tour 2014- l�dt zu x limitierten konzerten ein. saxophon und fl�te, drums, keyboard und gitarre, dazu der kontrabass, das cello und die pure stimme von andreas kubat bringen den northern lite sound auf eine andere, ruhigere, aber nicht weniger mitreisende ebene. mit the white noize, einer band aus befreundeten musikern, geht es auf tour unterm sonnenhimmel. keine licht-effekte, keine gro§en b�hnen, sondern gem�tliche und passende pl�tze im garten hinterm club, auf der terrasse �ber dem szeneladen, inmitten einer freilicht-bar - das ist die -wooden playground- tour 2014

stil vor talent entf�hrt dich auf eine tour druch berlin mit einer neuen compilation-reihe. wir fangen die essenz und den geist der deutschen hauptstadt ein - durch die musik, die wir lieben, spielen und zu der wir tanzen. die reise beginnt am u-bahnhof schlesisches tor im herzen von kreuzberg: hier pulsiert das leben, direkt an der spree, nur einen steinwurf von der ber�chtigten club-szene der stadt und unserem eigenen headquarter entfernt. ausgew�hlt von oliver koletzki, mit artwort von chrisse kunst. auf gehts!

unmixed cd of classics played at monthly dope jams event.

cocoon ibiza turns fifteen! finally, its summer and we cant wait to pack our bikinis and flip-flops again for our annual trip to the island

2 cd compilation! cd 1 poolside mix, cd2 club mix! compiled by graham sahara! incl. tracks by: dam swindle, hot since 82, will clarke and many more

2cds of the most influential deep house , bass & garage tracks

martin atjazz & jullian gomes have put together what is an incredible electronic dance album accompanied by some of the industries most sought after vocalists. an album born out of their love of music, this block of well-crafted work oozes honesty and forward thinking. not being bogged down with industry demands, they have made an album that martin describes as us on a plate

philipp david jung und patrick bodmer haben zusammen als m.a.n.d.y. die clubmusik der nuller-jahre mit ihrem emotionalen, melodiösen und knackigen minimal-techno stark geprägt, nun präsentieren sie diese tolle compilation.

finest uk grime with wiley, tinchy stryder, tinie tempah, jme, skepta, tempa t, teddy music, kozzie, chronik and many more

2cd version, incl expand packaging and additional artwork on 2 posters

uk electronic musician mr fogg returns in 2012 with his second long-player, the follow-up to 2010s debut >moving parts<.

for a short period in 1981 and with brand-new equipment such as roland 808, sh 101, gr 500, we made some 8-track just for fun jam tapes. mainly just to experiment for our own pleasure. from those sessions, only white horse made it to a final treatment. the rest of the material was left behind, as our record company at the time found it too different. after white horse being a track indeed defining our sound, we thought it would be interesting to dig out left-overs to fulfill a documentation of that period - crucial for us at the time. we were still innocent newcomers, without actually knowing to be creating a new sound! recently, that left-over material was transferred from analogue to digital and, to stay as true as possible to original intentions, we only added vocals, bass and drumbeats ahead of a final mix. we hope that you will enjoy listening to it. good vibes from laid back copenhagen 2012.

2 cds with 30 tracks...

this collection documents the two-decades-plus recording career of r&b icon luther vandross. even before he started putting out records under his own name, he was a first-call session singer (hes the one who created and sang the chorus hook on david bowies -young americans,- for just one example). throughout the 80s and the 90s, he was (both commercially and aesthetically) one of the most consistently successful r&b singer/songwriter/producers. this healthy two-disc selection of highlights from the impressive vandross catalogue moves deftly from heartfelt ballads (-a house is not a home-) to percolating, poppy numbers (-never too much-), spotlighting the mans mellifluous voice and tasteful phrasing at each turn. this is quite clearly the definitive career summary for this deeply influential r&b titan.

aardvarck returns with his third full length album for eat concrete records. anti concept showcases a taste for deep ambient and minimalstic soundscapes, dub, detroit techno and bass heavy beats, mixed into a perfect flow. as the title suggests anti concept leaves aside musical genres and focuses on atmosphere rather than style. on anti concept aardvarck carefully and patiently builds his own world of sound, adding layers and complexity with each track.tip!

wer die ueber 15 jahre dauernde karriere von dj shadow verfolgt hat, der wei§: ein albumtitel wie the less you know, the better ist bei ihm nicht ohne grund gewaehlt. dj shadow hat fuer sein kommendes werk nicht nur etliche samples aus seiner ueber 60.000 lps umfassenden sammlung, sondern obendrein auch drei fiktionale wortfuehrer herbeizitiert: ein als cartoonfigur gezeichnetes mobiltelefon, ein tablet und ein laptop. shadow feiert damit jedoch keineswegs unser digitales zeitalter, im gegenteil, er kritisiert mit seinen gadget-comicfiguren und deren kommentaren den zynischen grundton, der im digitalen zeitalter vorherrscht, den uebersaettigten miesmacher-tonfall, der gewisserma§en schon zur netiquette gehoert. auf the less you know, the better existieren satte beats, vereinzelte gitarren, klassische hiphop-banger und wunderschoene melodien nebeneinander. zu den highlights zaehlen unter anderem -scale it back- feat. little dragon, -stay the course- feat. talib kweli & posdnous (de la soul), -warning call- feat. tom vek oder auch der folk-track -sad and lonely-.

cloud 9 praesentiert die offizielle compilation mit einem 4-fach-set, mixed by ran-d, unexist, trasher und thilo & evanti. 89 hardstyle-top-tracks von dj neophyte �ber die meccano twins bis zu brennan heart!

2011 collection featuring cuts from shuggie otis, sly & the family stone and aretha franklin.. the old grey whistle test has now been synonymous with quality music for 40 years. although possibly best know as a show for rock music, the show maintained an amazing variety when it came to choosing its artists, it really only had two criteria, 1, that the artists had released an album and 2 that they produced great music. this collection mostly features artists that appeared on the show but also include artists who for whatever reason didnt or couldnt appear on the show.

2011 release, the third album from the british electronic artist (real name: elliot john gleave) who combines beat-driven musical journeys with bits of hip hop, rock, pop, dubstep and house. following on from his breakthrough album, won t go quietly (2010), playing in the shadows offers up exactly what his fans want... and more. a grand time is guaranteed for all.

mighty clouds is a brand new project that finds thomas re-teaming with betty marie barnes, a talented singer who provided vocals for slgtms every night and fill up the room.the result is a collaboration of the sort that can only occur when two musicians connect on a level that goes beyond the songs they are performing. throughout mighty clouds self-titled debut, thomas and barness musical camaraderie generates a gentle electricity that exudes intimacy and beckons the listener to move in for a closer listen.

as the dust begins to settle on the white isle and people become reacquainted with their normal way of life, ministry of sound comes to the rescue with the ultimate ibiza flu remedy. this is the essential round up of all the tracks that have been heating up the biggest party island in the world this summer. the huge tracklist features hit after hit from the biggest acts in music right now, calvin harris, example, dj fresh, chris brown, adele, wretch 32, nero, aloe blacc all feature alongside big room bangers from the biggest djÕs in the white isle, avicii, laidback luke, afrojack, above & beyond...

nice price deal !!! dunkle, treibende elektro-beats treffen auf raue gitarren. die geschwindigkeit �berschl�gt sich, die b�sse stampfen. mit >letters and signs - part one< ver�ffentlichen northern lite ihr sechstes studioalbum. seit zw�lf jahren schie§t die band von erfurt aus elektrometeore ins firmament. die gangart ist schneller, bestimmter und spannungsgeladener als je zuvor. <p>die stilistik der zehn songs bleibt im ohr kleben und macht sich besonders in den beinen bemerkbar. northern lite beweisen: elektronische musik und klassisches songwriting schlie§en einander nicht aus. schon das titelst�ck >letters & signs< verschmilzt hymnische melodien, treibende gitarren und synthie-sweeps zu einem energiegeladenen amalgan. >i grope in the dark / i cant find my mark / i touch and i feel, but nothing is real< - gro§e pop-lyrik �ber den orientierungsverlust inmitten eines wusts aus zeichen und dem versuch der neuordnung. ein spiel freier kreativer kr�fte, welches im fr�hjahr 2010 mit einem update verfeinert wird. >letters & signs - part two< wird den fokus in richtung club verschieben - ein album f�r die tanzfl�che und lange clubn�chte. <p>northern lite spielen diesen sommer die angesagtesten festivals, darunter das >sonne, mond und sterne - festival<, wo sie neben sven v�th und peter fox ein weiteres musikalisches highlight setzen werden. die fans sind in freudiger erwartung auf die pr�gnanten elektronischen sounds und die unique liveshow der band. die beweist, dass dieser sound nicht nur in den clubs funktioniert. durch die single >letters & signs werden auch im radio die t�ren aufgehen, das video wird bei den entsprechenden kan�len wie just music oder tape tv seinen platz finden und ende herbst werden bundesweit wieder die clubs bespiel

the fourth in the successful compilation series, chilled r&b summer 2011, this triple album contains current laid back r&b hits alongside a wealth of huge classics from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. the new 60 track collection is led by tracks that perfectly encapsulate this vibe including aloe blacc -i need a dollar-, rihanna -russian roulette-, mariah carey -my all-, nelly -just a dream-, michael jackson -human nature-, sade -no ordinary love- and bobby brown -rock wit cha-. also featured are huge laid back hits such as jennifer lopez -if you had my love-, jason derulo -ridin solo acoustic version-, usher -you make me wanna- and alicia keys -you don t know my name-. plus, other superstars appearing on the compilation with chilled classics include al green, whitney houston, justin timberlake, kelly rowland, lemar, r.kelly, tlc, craig david and ne-yo.