despite building their careers out of strikingly different musical places, both dbridge and radioactive man have taken influence from the field in which each other operate. dbridge (darren white) was part of the iconic drum & bass outfit bad company and he helms one of the scene’s most solid and quality imprints in exit records and radioactive man (keith tenniswood) was born from the acid house scene and the off kilter electronics of his two lone swordsman projects (alongside andrew weatherall) which led him to create his decidedly uk take on drexciyan electro. it’s by no means a stretch to learn that both producers have crates that contain their favourites from each genre but they’ve also found a mutual respect and connection in the studio over the last few years, leading to the dbrm moniker for craig richards’ the nothing special label.

this special release revisits classic brothers vibe tunes, edits and a never before released on vinyl track. kicking off proceedings is the 1989 gem i ain t gonna wait. an early brothers vibe piece and massive underground anthem! brothers vibe distinctive gritty style of groovy house takes us on a hypnotic journey into uncharted territory. melody and percussion interchange amongst a framework of zippy synths and sinuous kicks. released under the moniker silent rodgerz, the second track infractions saw the light of day back in 2008 solely in digital format on a mixxrecords compilation. low slung with an acid influence, the cut reveals a distinctly natural groove lead by the classic bassline. the final track is the definition of a house classic! featuring echoing words of the great maya angelou, words to a nation exudes a timeless quality, unveiling a masterpiece which stays firmly in your head

luke hess and dj richard remix sides a and b of drone 005 for the sixth release from drone. luke hess takes overview effect, richard fearless dubbed out, detroit techno fused title track, and transposes its mood, breaking out the 303 and sampling the original strings to add an element of dazed hallucination for this peak time acid track. dj richard brings crafted electro rhythms and swelling, dubbed out horns to his remix of metal dub, completely reimagining the stripped-down, metallic techno of the original

the language of life is the fifth album by english electronic duo everything but the girl, released in 1990. pressing on audiophile 180 gram vinyl.

following his uplifting 2015 single holdin on and its techy b-side faces, rony seikaly is back for another release on yoshitoshi that proves this renaissance man is a force to be reckoned with in modern house music. the two tracks on this ep possess deep grooves, but also flex a fair amount of melodic muscle. they liken back to the sound yoshitoshi became well known for in its infancy. the sword centers around some tribal percussion and carefully woven melodic ideas, but the track?s focus is decidedly on low end. a burly, assertive bass gives the mix a driving character suited for late nights. at time it feels like a modern take on progressive house from another era. all of a sudden is more or less an extension of the first track, giving the ep defined consistency. it s a delicately arranged and straightforward house feeler, the meat coming from a multitude of interlaced chords and melodies maneuvering carefully over more tribal percussion and a monstrous kick. the mission here is to inspire awe and wonder in dancers, and seikaly delivers on both accounts.

nice price deal !!! sometimes you need rough cuts to heal the deep wounds. bronze teeth take a bite with three throbbing tracks that will make your arteries start to squeeze! mayonaise ep is filled with analog machine madness tweaked to ones taste and comes in a surgical inner sleeve by bakk dental care.

vent is receiving another dose from enfant terrible cindy, and it’s just like the relief of the hair of the dog that bit you. relentless and distorted, cindy weaves hypnotic spells of repetition, reminiscent of basement hardcore, punk and no-wave influences. seldom has one heard such artistry using solely a 909 hihat. to round the package of, rebekah adds her take on the aesthetic and holds nothing back.

from the depths of the dark net come telkhin, the latest addition to the shipwrec roster. following earth being recycled on detroit underground, the argentine project are debuting on vinyl with five tracks of off-world electronics. the chilling atmospherics of -body container- meet the needle before an electro iciness takes hold. spiking snares and echoed radiowaves orbit the moody walk in, that same frosted futurism central to level above human. telkhin melts man and machine, giving the computer age a humanoid form. processors whirr in the bassy bleeps and residues of brithomber before the final statement. leaving the human world behind flight 19 is a fast and future funk driven piece of 2050 music. forget the past, embrace the next step. limited run of 150 coloured copies.

legendary techno rebel alex cortex joins trust for an ep that wears his nonconformist creed proudly on its sleeve. we run your life takes center stage here, a massive electro banger and electronic warfare anthem for a dystopian future, its programmatic vocals striking a fitting resemblance to ur s most political output. bouncy beat experiment foam rubber landscaping and dizzily spiralling memory overload complete this triptych of techno rebellion. first release in trust s new covert systems series, limited quantity.

with this new release best works records presents a new multi-talented dj and producer from georgia, gacha bakradze. this 4 track ep is not the typical club record but a mind stimulating piece of music. it opens with drift, a track where rhythm and beats are melting down in a pot full of warm flowing sound- scapes, then goes into more hypnotic lead sounds with the second track golshifteh. on the b-side youll find a techno infused remix from berghains resident norman nodge, elevating the original track drift to a real dancefloor bliss. the last track tiresome walk takes us on a sweet journey through playful melodies and laid-back rythmics, he delivers a majestic slow burn, crafting something that would serve well both as a stirring set opener or an emotional end.

after waiting for three years, jenifa mayanja has finally unleashed her new ep on swiss imprint deepartsounds the new ep features three original songs and a trinidadian deep remix of the song human nature. all tracks are well arranged that bound along with a smooth swathe of jazzy chords and pads over a technoid bassline. the songs take you on a space journey as a variety of cool beats and melodies creating a depth that is difficult to resist. once again jenifa delivers top quality, an attribute what makes her to one of the best female deep house producer

gari romalis and lello di franco - dreamin for the uninitiated, our man gary romalis is the unsung master of detroit’s house and techno scene. having djed across the motor city’s top venues for the last three decades, gary is somewhat of a seminal figure for many of detroit’s djs currently at the forefront. following a slew of high quality releases on various labels over the past few years, gary now unleashes that special flavour on us for skylax 142! he is not alone though. with him, he brings all round italian partymaker, and top selector in his own right, lello di franco. let me tell you, this duo’s collaboration is something to behold. throughout all 3 tracks on the record, gary and lello maintain the essence of what the detroit underground is all about, stripped back tracks with soul that never feel like they go ‘big’ for the sake of it. while dreamin (wanda mix) may be packing a big kick and power clap combo, it’s the elegantly filtered, jazzy sample that will leave you wishing that the track lasted forever. the vibe takes a dip right into the deep in detroit underground (beat dat mix). spacious pad synths alongside a mesmeric vocal carry us through. taking a step back up, afrobeat rounds off the ep, made with a solid toolkit of afro-centric samples.

here comes the second remix package from alles andrs on resopal with the feel it rmx ep part 2 which includes two remixes from reboot and president bongo. -reboot- plays with glitches, sparks and tight wooden percussion patterns, switching its identity to take on a sultry persona with a warm and melodic mainline. -icelands icon president bongo warps -feel it- into a dance killer, enhancing the percussive flow of the original and integrating a rapid bass line. early plays by luciano, reboot, carl craig, president bongo amongst others.

saint & don t limited begins it s brand new vinyl only releases with romanian duo dubsons and -eclipsing ep- -small magellanic cloud- takes us on a melodic trip with a heavy techno base, -eclipsing- is a moody track with an amazing vibe that captivated the likes of arpiar (rpr soundsystem) who has been playing it for a while. on remix duties, felipe valenzuela (melisma) alongside giuliano lomonte (ultrastretch) give -eclipsing- a more strong dancefloor-oriented touch.

what a treat we have here! the long awaited medlar debut on riverette is finally here: after a string of amazing releases on wolf music and having remixed a few of the biggest acts on the scene such as disclosure, medlar gives us 3 tracks that showcase what a talent this guy is. first of on a1... chills, that’s all we need to say, one of the most anticipated tracks on soundcloud, on b2 we have his take on acid and what a take that is. on the flip side we have a track for the weirder side of the dance floor just as we like it, something in between house and techno. if this wasn’t enough there s a remix too, by up and coming and classy as hell act fyu chris it’s freaking amazing!

nterstellar funk s debut ep on rush hour! this mystical six tracker takes you on an adventurous multidimensional journey. part of a new breed of young dutch producers and djs, interstellar funk crafts magical melodies and textured tracks that look to the future whilst taking cues from the past. dan curtin: -nice nice nice album, into the whole thing- solar: love cable 45 and the entire package- midland: superb stuff from interstellar funk

on its sophomore release, raar s bold mission of unbridled techno with a punk-rock ethos is continued in tracks from label co-founder maelstrom and newest family member, specialivery. opium wars sets a seething tone, deftly holding a line of tension as machines moan and shriek. focused yet dissonant, the discomfort continues to build without resolution, playing the edge but never grasping hold . diameter of recess starts under the skin in maelstrom s typified controlled chaos. as it grows, the track becomes both an aching roar and a needle-sharp, frenzied insistence, a feral yearning and a frustrated surrender. swiss italian carlo bernasconi is a man of many aliases, the most ferocious of which is specialivery. having eagerly taken up the challenge to push further than the original demos sent, dust detector subsystem is a demonstration of this, cumulating in -an extremely rare, compulsive mental movement- presented in both teeth-bared, club-optimized and more pensive beatless versions. it is with great pride and pleasure that we present the evolution of raar. it is our greatest hope that this work inspires and liberates its listeners. released on 12inch via the vinyl factory

limited repress of the first release! played by raresh for six years nervmusic has been the instigator of actions that have brought a circle of techno culture fans together to form an independent movement in moscow s nightlife. all along the way, the members of nervmusic were searching for a unique sound that eventually necessitated becoming a music label. the starting point of the nervmusic label will be karen ep, a release by easy changes (foundsound, stock5), a techno act from moscow and core members of nervmusic since the beginning. with a remix by cabanne (minibar, hello?repeat, perlon), the legendary french techno producer who crafted a special take on the track gneedos. further development of nervmusic will be a contiuous research in avant garde techno sounds. nervmusic aims to infuse the work of new artists with the contributions of legendary producers.

martin enke aka lake people returns to permanent vacation with his first original material since his debut album “purposely uncertain field“. the three tracks on the “every place you go“ ep stay true to the unmistakable signature sound of lake people from the first beat to the last breath. it is also testament to how far martin has built and refined his own sound universe. cinematic soundscapes and hypnotic ambience meet razor sharp beats that will keep you on the right track. your soundtrack for a romantic road trip through post-apocalyptic wasteland and abandoned cities.

ark & pit spector continue their inspired journey with an extended ep full of groovy jams and absorbing rhythms for hold youth. the frenchmen have formed a potent alliance with a series of expertly-crafted, high-quality releases dropping over the last couple of years. on this new ep they go deeper into their sound explorations with five original works and a remix from their parisian buddy and hold youth member, le loup. first up, we go into bumping jazzy territory with ‘chauffage central’, a mesmerising cut with swirling pads, soulful vocal clips and a jaunty b-line. straight up after that, hold youth rudeboy le loup gives ‘chauffage central’ a funky little rework, throwing live sounding percussion, nubian vocal clips, trumpet parps and a pumping bassline into the mix which gives a totally different identity. the final track on side a, is a cheeky teaser called ‘petite ondée’. rolling out for just under two minutes the track has a muffled, jazz-esque feel to it with a warm rolling bassline and bright, sparkling piano keys. on the flip we kick off with ‘air conditionelle’, a lush, retro feeling with those oh-so-familiar heavy-hitting eighties snare licks. the bassline takes you to a new york city street and the whole atmosphere is that of an old school nyc neighbourhood, while a spoken-word sample adds a human touch just before the track comes to an end. ‘sub tropical’ goes a little leftfield with an unusual combination of sounds in tandem with a pulsating low end, occasional sax licks and punchy percussion to give it plenty of energy. ‘averse et contre tous’ closes out the ep with a slothish ride into the sunset – ark and pit spector show their experimental side presenting an odd union between blues samples, gruff electronic sounds and piano keys. another triumphant effort from ark and pit spector, in fact, some of the finest work to date. make sure you check it out!

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over the years of their creativity, nesmeyana have developed their own distinctive “horror-trash-synth-pop” style, occasionally blending it with elements of musique concrete and post industrial noises. notable russian media and critics defined it as “red disco”, which now not only refers to nesmeyana’s musical heritage but also to a blooming homonymous community residing on the russian facebook-alike social platform vk.com, currently consisting of nearly 10k music lovers and dedicated to lost soviet “cooperative disco” artifacts.
with their debut album &#1065,,,,,&#1072,,,,,&#1089,,,,, &#1090,,,,,&#1099,,,,, &#1085,,,,,&#1077,,,,, &#1079,,,,,&#1074,,,,,&#1086,,,,,&#1085,,,,,&#1080,,,,,&#1096,,,,,&#1100,,,,, (now you don’t call) nesmeyana begin a horror journey through the dark decades of 80’s and 90’s exposing the most troubled themes of soviet union’s “post-perestroika” period — premature deaths of aids and drug addiction, afghanistan war victims brought home in coffins, devastated industrial landscapes where often rape & murder takes place, this album tells us some unpleasant but quite realistic stories which may have indeed happened in the past.

beautiful sonic sorcery from cristi cons and dewalta. elegant, warm, subtle but energetic music, creating a momentum of infinity. our favorit romanian artist known for his productions, his quality amphia label, a:rpia:r as well as his sit project with vlad caia teams up with dewalta from berlin who continues to refine his output on meander. these two kindred spirits met at dewaltas studio to create a spaced-out musical treatment, captivating body and mind. lisa milloy, joined the creative process, adding beautifully flowing words, recorded in one take as stream of conciousness. breath in and dance to their melodies with a clever groove that just flows onwards. with the record basorelief, released in 2014 meander already introduced the greatly talented cristi cons to its circle. now these two artists, bringing bucharest and berlin further together, deliver a hightly anticipated follow-up with this record filled with rhythmic material for the space between. 180gram vinyl, available in two editions: either as full cover-artwork or as limited edition with hand-made screen-printed cover-art.

full dose is a brand new label operating from glasgow, and for it’s first 12 inch has hired the inimitable talents of none other that rotterdam’s ian martin, under his akhiezer alias. most of you will know martin from his various albums and 12 inches over the years for some of the underground’s most esteemed labels: bunker / panzerkreuz, further, new york haunted & legowelt’s strange life to name a few. for the foch reflection ep, martin delves into his trunk of electronic curiosities to take us on a trip of ambient textures, dark synth work, creeping rhythms and out-there techno / electro jams that are at once arresting and unique!

an atlantic crossover brings together detroits stingray313 and glasgows galaxian for a very special 12. more collaboration than split, the ep sees each artist fly solo as well as combining their admirable analogue abilities. pressures are high from the outset, galaxian twists and teases patterns in the reverbing reverence of storm coming. bpms surge as the two merge for the cold nu-1000. lilting notes ghost between rasping rhythms. and it is around such racing drums that warmth flows, as in the meandering softness of graphene. beats dont abate as stingray takes the helm for the blistering bass of dopant

set for release on florian&#700,s established label flash recordings, collide: remixes is a collection of remixes of the tracks from florian meindl&#700,s well received lp &#699,collide&#700,. a collision of analog sounds and styles, collide takes the listener on a dark techno journey, while the remixers stay true to this. florian has invited fellow electronic producers berger, dubspeeka, electric rescue & avgusto to each bring their individual sound to the remix ep delivering a fresh take on the prominent tracks from collide. play loud!

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for its premier release, division point industries is proud to announce a 4-track ep by rolling ones, a collaborative project featuring johannes auvinen (tin man) and jordan poling (jordan). rolling ones finds its voice in the synthesis of each artist s sound, combining tin man s acidic melodies with jordan s deep, textural pads. debuting at the division point industries residency at bushwick s notorious bossa nova civic club, rolling ones marked their arrival by playing a dj back-to-back set. opening the record is 93 mustang , a muscular, no-nonsense roller built around deep wells of warm bass and slick-piston percussion. as it builds, tin man s signature acidic squelch dances in the remaining space, giving the track a sense of both life and depth. next is faded delorian , an abyssal burner that refracts its ghostly tones around a panning labyrinth of crystalline synths. on the flip is slammed cadillac , a sinewy, stripped down stomper of clattering percussion and caustic 303s. jacked up impala finishes the record as a jacking acid tool. founded by jordan poling, division point industries is a new label built on the success of a collaborative residency with cory james at brooklyn s bossa nova civic club. having hosted artists ranging from the established to the underground, division point industries has crafted a no-nonsense take on deep house and techno that is rich in history while remaining focused on the future.

the mysterious but widely acclaimed r-zone series roll on to a 15th ep now with a new four track release that is as essential as ever. opener hired gun is a tough and raw concoction with coarse, snappy snares, rough drum pings and lots of abrasive texture all making for a physical listening experience. midwinter is a deeper and more emotive jam with warm pads dampening down icy hi hats and busy synth work. it is fresh and original and sounds like little else, then captive gets all deep and space-y with smeared pads and slick metallic hits tied together with a molten acid line. lastly, exile is five blissful and beautiful minutes of atmospheric, intergalactic electronic sounds that really take you to another place

alpha 606 on it with a visionary remix from anthony “shake” shakir. a secret dance floor anthem that works in almost any context from bmg and a beautiful spaced out take on “electronic flotation device” by erika. this was the last record mastered by mark richardson at prairie cat mastering. all tunes from the lost alpha 606 lp “afto-cuban electronics”. miami post bass from a cuban perspective. what is it to be an exile of the country you love? the largely cuban city hialeah, part of the sprawling miami metropolis, is home to not only alpha 606’s exiled family, but also to miami bass.

aïsha devi s of matter and spirit lp encapsulated the spiritual metamorphosis and transcendental journeys of this other-worldly figure. of matter and spirit remixes offers a series of new perspectives on the sonic wonders hidden within. irish duo lakker’s take on anatomy of light adds a heavy dose of syncopated percussion. recent ninja tune signing throwing shade transforms kim & the wheel of life into an introspective session. the remix ep boasts two reworks of mazdâ . berlin s mind:body:fitness interprets the track as a whirlpool of trance, and the spooky killing sound version features mc/vocalists rafael shafique and bogues. the collection enhances and twists the ethereal beauty within of matter and spirit and leads this singular, meditative artist straight into the ritualism of the dancefloor

traditional folk music from belgium, performed by swedish youngsters, met by art music with inspiration from the dj-culture. during the fall of 2015, guf (gävleborgs ungdoms folkband) released an album called guf4life where one of its songs got the dj & composer slim vic to react. the rain drenched sounds in the original composition worked as the fundament for two different musical journeys, signed by slim vic. part 1, is a varying composition that take the listener in and out of club music, ambient and the original tracks folk music. part 2, is a very dystopic world of sounds clearly on the border of art music.

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fresh, genre bending interpretations from barac (romania) and dbridge (uk). these two inspiring producers provide their modern touch to the contemporary dancefloor continuum: dbridge offers an up-to-date hybrid that straddles the line between techno and breakbeat, while baracs extended mix is a deep and hypnotic journey through space. dbridge represents a milestone when it comes to uk dance music. being part of the legendary drum and bass group bad company in the late 90s, running his extensive label exit records, and regularly releasing on boddikas nonplus, metalheadz, as well as r&s, he has gained an enviable reputation as a specialist with a modern take on techno and breakbeat variations.

spring theory is proud to announce its latest release, an lp from san francisco-based experimental producer and label alumni aria rostami. titled agnys, it s an intensely personal and introspective reflection on friendship, loss and rebirth in our hyper-connected society. a rumination on a collaborative project started with rostami s now deceased production partner, roommate, and friend shawn dickerson, it utilizes a melodic and ambient techno sound palette to take the listener on a journey that touches on the uncanny permanence that information technology lends to the tragic fragility of the human experience.

jumpmono records is the brand new label from uk techno brothers, anti-slam & w.e.a.p.o.n. after the growing success of their digital only label, jumpstereo records, it was only a matter of time before the brothers went back to their roots and created a label not only for the digital world but also heavily focused on vinyl.
for the first release we happily welcome one of the finest producers of the past few years, raul mezcolanza, with his incredible track called diagram.
on remix duties we have super duo, spektre, who bring a superb, harder techno edge to the release. etai tarazi takes care of the second remix with a more stripped back and melodic approach that works perfectly across dance floors and label bosses, anti-slam & w.e.a.p.o.n. finish off the release with their usual energetic, groove driven style.

mirko takes his vision to the next level, producing two tracks that defy any convention in todays often monotonous and stagnating music market: * undo* minimalistic intro leads on to a bunch of spooky vocals looped throughout the whole piece, squelchy synth melodies and percussive stabs all around, while * solaris* atmospheric, bright and ethereal pads make for a more than 12 minutes long trip of blissed out magic.

technosoul .03 comes from blazej malinowski, who has previously released on swedish phorma and canadian silent season amongst others. “mika” and “open closed open” might serve as blazej s sound signature – deeply rooted, hypnotic techno with a trance edge, which works both on the dancefloor and in comfort of one s home. remix number one comes from the legendary british dj and producer steve bicknell, whose take on “mika” is raw and very dense at once – it serves as the most brutal piece of music on the release. remix number two comes from “the mad ukrainian” stanislav tolkachev, whose vision strikes as a real surprise. instead of his usual beats stampede, he has provided the record with a beautiful, ethereal offbeat techno: this won t probably work as a peak time monster, but with a proper audience, it will have a mesmerizing effect!

austrian shooting star project niereich was founded in 2010. as dj/live act, producer and label co-owner of audio stimulation recordings he serves as a true multi-purpose weapon. while playing at the biggest in- and outdoor events and his releases being supported by the biggest dj s across the globe, he undoubtedly set his mark on the international dance scene. niereich is known to be rocking as there s no tomorrow. this urban format ep is packed with techno bliss and consists of 3 strong, dark and deep tracks.

taking a brief detour from his normal abrasive distorted sound, pinion showcases his broad spectrum as an artist with the desire ep. the title track, desire (half measure),starts out of the gate with a thunderous half beat 808 coupled with a swinging hihat pattern that slowly works ethereal vocal slices into the forefront, accompanied with a modulating synth pad that evolves into a defining melody. the sister track, desire (full measure), has very similar characteristics as the original, but allowing a little more edge for the dancefloor to build on. the third original track, recollection shifts gears quite drastically with a 135 bpm stormer with enough soul and melody to make the uncharacteristically fast tempo seem inconsequential. last, comes kyle geiger on remix duties to round out the ep with a housier take on desire, but still enough bite to fit nicely into any techno set.

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vor über 35 jahren entschied sich phil collins dazu, sich neben seiner rolle als genesis-sänger auch als solokünstler zu versuchen. mit großem erfolg: jedes seiner acht alben landete gleich in mehreren ländern in den top ten der charts, viele sogar auf platz eins.
mit der reihe »take a look at me now« veröffentlicht der britische sänger jetzt alle acht soloalben seiner karriere erneut, und zwar als deluxe editions - remastert und auf audiophilem 180 gramm vinal gepresst. den anfang macht – wie sollte es anders sein – collins debüt: »face value«.

jackie brown enters 2016 with new 12 inch from el nino andres - a four track ep called “she understood duke ellington”. as with his previous releases, croatian producer offers his take on house music thats influenced by jazz, soul and funk. drum machines, samplers and antons improvisations on his piano and rhodes make for an ep of warm, melodic and groovy house music. everything is rounded up with amazing artwork from maximilian moser.

astute wax enthusiast brothers vibe brings forth the third installment of his mixx split series, meant to cast light on what the multi-label boss is notorious for: soulful house music! also signing the opening track 0.95lonliness , the american prodigy takes us on a deep incursion, skillfully layering classic house beats over uplifting sounds into a heart racing groove. newcomer eddie merced follows up with a deep and dreamy offering, infusing trancy vibes into a futuristic bassline for a full 6:29 minutes of midtown cruisin . delving further into the deep ambient realm, japanese producer tominori hosoya doles out some tribal sounds for his spatial track -paradise-. closing tune -deep space- gives away just a bit of the surprise in its title, as george p injects his signature tech house oomph in a contrasting murky bassline.

smeur continues it’s journey into melodic trippy house. the third release features two artists take on a track from the same starting point. both sides are based on the same set of samples. but while side a reminisces early orbital in its theme side b is a somber excursion into another subterranean world. both tracks will keep the floor interested with it’s different approach to house music.

local talk release number 66 moves in deeper territories with a duo that needs no further introduction, greg dowling, shane johnson aka fish go deep. these two fine gents have been releasing music for more than two decades. both greg & shane played an integral part in the emergence of house music in cork city between the years of 1988 and 2001 as their well renowned sweat night at sir henrys helped to attract a host of talent, such as kerri chandler, laurent garnier, dj deep, glenn underground, derrick may just to name a few. it s a big, big honour to have them on aboard for this debut on local talk. first track, off script, takes us straight back to the days of prescription. the driving kick and bassline, warm pads and a hypnotic melody line that crescendos throughout the track keeping you hooked from start to finish. on the flip, northern reach, follows on the same theme. it hits deep, the strings adds that extra bit of drama and again showing the duo s skill in creating perfect atmospheric and timeless deep house. you wouldn t be surprised to hear dixon drop this in a dj set.

a industrial callous, caustic and fervently cruel ep. contort yourself has once again gathered the best and boldest from past and present for its fourth ep. to begin with we have the grimacing visage of volition immanent, an intense live act made up of parrish smith and mark van de maat (knekelhuis). behind rawkish distortion, splintered beats and acrid bars screams a boiled anger, a track spitting on the divides of punk and electronics. nastiness is taken up a notch as noise ne er-do-wells zombies under stress take over. static is bent and doubled across thick chords and collapsed clap in the 1986 -maan zal zijn before the raw and raging battery of in onze tijd. l.i.e.s. regular svengalisghost grapples with maan zal zijn, channelling the originals rage into a mechanical monster. the 12inch is bookended with bite as mark forshaw (tabernacle/berceuse heroique) closes with the tortured and torrential thump of submission.

this time we dive into lo-fi area, introducing precipitation, vancouver based artist who delivers 4 cuts of sweet sounding sound sculptures, recorded live in all-or-nothing, single take approach with minimalistic setup, showing real commitment and heart for the less is more process, and a lot of feel for handling harmonies, melodies and moods. all music written and produced by zefan sramek 2015. dedicated to j.l.

the r zone series excels at raw, inventive, off kilter club music from a range of mysterious artists. that fine tradition continues once more here with another four cuts of inventive music that takes cues from techno, idm, acid and house. lumidei is all wonky drums and out of time hits and is a brilliantly weird cut full of spacious atmospherics. mynheer is built on a bed of broken beats, knocking hits and metallic textures that all tumble and fall around loosely and invitingly.

celebrating 20 years, thomas urv and miss mostly’s ploink imprint drops the first in a trilogy of techno releases featuring the norwegian brand’s core artists.
the package inaugurates with oslo’s prins thomas editing tromsø legend mental overdrive ‘hellbent’ for a decadent cut featuring sinister drones and dusky atmospherics. urhaug, also known under his house alias tobii, demonstrates tantalising melodies and a chugging bassline in ‘7.3’ before ploink veteran nordenstam takes things into a rhythmic direction in ‘haustfargar’ using shuffling percussion, bouncy toms and spectral synths. christian tilt, another core ploink member, then drops the mesmerising ‘ord’ boasting industrial stabs, a throbbing low-end and cosmic effects. tying it all together, fresh bergen talent hutmacher concludes the release with a cacophony of grooves, samples and echoes in an arcane number named ‘dobbelgänger’.

following the recent acclaimed release of his “space” lp, on which bruno “patchworks” hovart transformed himself into patchworks galactic project for a fantastic musical trip, favorite recordings proudly presents this new 2 tracks remix ep. on the a side, rising uk producer ny*ak provides a blowing version of “surrounded by the gobblins”. what do the letters stand for? why the asterisk?” you ask. the origin of the asterisk has something to do with donating dates of birth on family trees, from back in the medieval times. in music, an asterisk denotes when a sustain pedal should be lifted. ny – new york? ak – alaska? is it something to do with the three stooges? nyak nyak nyak… it leaves the mind thirsty for answers... in reality andrew scott, the man behind ny*ak, banged his computer keyboard in frustration one day – and out came ny*ak. if that’s taken the shine off it a little, we’re not worried. listen to any of andrews tracks and we guarantee you’ll be drawn straight back in, but this time – deeper. for the b side, underground house producer kool vibe also delivers a brilliant rendition of “gobblins are gone”. producer & owner of kv records (paris), record collector since 1993, and definitely part of the new deep house music scene that is emerging from france at the moment, laurent, aka kool vibe, was born in paris in 1970. kool vibe s music reflects the best of the 90s house music sound that he manages to love so much. in 2011 and 2012, his first releases have been cult tracks out on “my love is underground” and “traxx underground” imprints.

karim sahraoui has been producing gems for many years under various names such as djinxx, soul monkey and electronique resistance. after a break 2014 saw his return to the business under his real name and producing music that is closer to him than ever. releases included the future classic eternal life ep pt 1 on derrick mays transmat and appearances on labels such as cocoon. the a-side features the epic 10-minute original version of horns of glory on which karim takes his time to unfold the story of the track: a journey filled with beautiful melodies and rhythms that paint a lush landscape of sound. side b features the earth from above which again has a fairy-tale feeling to it. the b2 is vince watsons pumping and powerful remix of horns of glory which gives the track an energetic hypnotic quality and rounds off the package well.