dark driving breaks with spooky atmospheres

for a few months already, sub static boss falko brocksieper gradually intensifies his work on the own label again. with driving minimal-beats and melodic instinctive feeling the track >slap< from the >slap/happy<-split-ep with mia evolved into a gladly played hit, and also the following >esque ep< was not just a dayfly in the worlds dj-bags. in this phase the new 2-tracker >blackbox< is now brocksiepers ultimate confession to the dancefloor - fully functional without lacking his organic, trippy branding. the track >blackbox< presents itself as a dark, impulsive techno mover, ripped open again and again by intuitively placed accents, only to remind itself of its own irresistible drive and to cultivate it over the full length. meanwhile the b-side >off the rack< is toying with the idea of chicago house groove, driven by a rebelliously grumbling bootybassline and bleepy excursions into the world of weird soundscapes. on both tracks falko brocksieper celebrates the sign stimuli of techno, delightfully modest and coupled with his signature bubbly, sculptural sound.

kat returns with dj only ze-edits of two tracks from the influential label that fused the parallel nyc dance and punk scenes to create a new sound that they aptly christened mutant disco. kid creole and material are the artists getting the once over from dj greg wilson, the oracle on this vital and misunderstood period in music. creole and the coconuts 1981 hit >im a wonderful thing, baby<. emphasising the driving piano and mid-tempo beats, >wonderful< is in safe hands with greg wilson in control. you have to move to this. on the flip we find materials >over and over< being edited by greg, putting the funk into jazz-funk. material were an early bill laswell project that delved deep into dancefloor-orientated jazz

after a successful label launch with eps by tigerskin and spektre heimatmelodie now presents an all new artist, alfredo clonk. and this guy is one to watch as he has a completely original sound aesthetic, something which you can say of only very few artists. the a-side >doppelkorn< (a german high percent alcoholic drink) is a primetime mixture of driving 909 beats, whissping snaredrums and groovy sequences which spontaneously bring the slogan >rave is back!< to your mind. a bit deeper appears b1, >back to bombay<, a dark bass-synth on a techy percussion basement puts the dancers into a relaxed groove

new signing on players paradise from hamburg city, two producers who are up and coming in the scene and ready to take over with this mental banger. first one is tensnake who runs his own label mirau musik out of his hometown and got a lot of attention recently by remixing >junior boys<. his partner is suite 9 aka d.i.m. who made some great records on tigas turbo label and had a big hit with >airbus baby< and his cool remix for chromeos last single >fancy footwork<. on the remix job this time our favourite man out of cologne, steve barnes aka cosmic sandwich. he transforms the original into a spaced out 90s house track with his typical driving groove that he developed over the last years in his great releases on traum and my best friend.

driving percussive 4 tracker !!

second funky workout featuring labelboss delgardo himself. pedro is know for his driving, uplifting sound and party minded productions. once again he comes with a very infectious techno smasher which will appeal to the fans of ignition technician, dave angel, stephane signore and preach. the b-side is re-done by the talented serbian mastermind marko nastic and has a more tribal egde

mario fabriani joins forces with his long lost nephew fabio bacchini for a discofied romp on fetish. fabriani kicks things off with amore a driving dancefloor jam with sassy diva vocals and tough filtered bassline. a2 good god almighty makes use of a wicked sample and catchy vocal hook for some more peaktime party action. flip for fabios caribbean soul, a latin disco number reminiscent of some late 90s defected/soulfuric output and incredibly effective. lastly is moonshine another trademark bacchini samplefest, complete with disco bubbles, classic 70s strings and an abundant use of filters in all the right places.

known for his latin sounds, this time gregor teams up with some of his friends to come up with a a brilliant brazilian flavoured new latinhouse ep. a1 mexer is a typical salto blend of latin house beats, electro/tech synths and a fresh bailafunk vocal by sao paulo pretty thais. a2 quero conhecer shows gregors passion for traditional brazilian music and jazz. on this track he teamed up with friend and fellow g rex producer tzvetin todorov who also played all the guitars. vocals by the beautiful samba dancer sarah luz do sol, sax as usual by saxlive. b1 perto de mim. think ibiza, think bahia. this is worldwide brasil soulful house to the max. b2 latin village theme. gregor and dutch latin house pioneer d rashid (raw) got in he studio to make a special tune for holland’s finest latin house event: latin village. the result is a 4 to the floor funky house groove with a driving bass line.

this time the dub deluxe guys cooperated with dutch vocalist miss bunty who already did great vocal jobs for ian carey or eddie amador.the result is a progressive house tune with a touch of soul in it. floating basslines, a driving rhythm and some nice bleepy electro soundsindicate the typical dub deluxe sound which makes their productions to peaktime tunes for all house jocks worldwide. this vinyl contains 2 different mixes: >main mix< with some uplifting vocal breaks and a >deluxe dub< version with less vocals on the flipside

the sound enforcers are dave angel and jamie anderson and they have produced many quality tracks over the last couple of years and here they have made their first release together for rotation. the aside is a funky bassline driven club killer with driving percussion and funky edits. on the flip you will find a little bit more aggressive bodi remix

eclipse is back with a hi-class tune. do you remember take me down (6 underground) by sneaker pimps? this is the electro-house cover produced at four hands by gianni bini and maurizio tognarelli. pure driving force for the caesar palace vocal mix and a cool re-edit on side b by detuned aka tognarelli and blake. ocean trax strikes back with this!

kelvin k returns to nordic trax with this stunning deep house four tracker kicking things of with the detroit flavoured wanting you and the percussive lush grooving sunrise on the a side flip over for the wonderful dirty basement with this well known classic vocal sample and driving home with this with its nice driving sax, trumpet and flute lines top underground house tracks for those who know

excellent fresh driving energetic techhouse with electro flavours !!

casey nefcy is the in house engineer for om records and has worked with all the heavyweight om artists. here he kicks off his first solo outing with some tasty latenight grooves. features a sizzling vocal from jessica marquez lead vocalist from the west coast group uneaq. a 1 has a deep and spacey tech edge with a rolling bassline and synth pads. a 2 and b 1 are both pumped up dj dealer mixes with much energy, pumped up beats, rhodes stabs and driving bassline

supported by laurent garnier, mike monday, miss kittin, tiga… right after the tremendous debut release by paul panzer, here comes the second slammer on the new born label called knall. the cryptic rod todd keeps it minimal on his>its dangerous< release. super-functional micro tech patterns underneath insane licks and vocal snips make the title track a truly paranoid minimal rave-journey. dangerous indeed. the b-side brings in some serious mad-max afterhour vibes. driving & repetitive, deep & disturbing… not only for the berliners

a driving jazz dance tune with big horns & the heart & soul energy of live playing. middlewood make music for lovers and this is no exception. spritual south ratchet up the dancefloor vibes with a killer bassline and drums

nice deep driving progressive house two tracker by hugo rizzo. he invite zur-face for a remix on the flip

spanish producer dancelwerk returns with a second helping on sounderground records with a slamming release called >noises<. already gaining favour from the likes of inxec and sian these tracks do not disappoint! on the a side >strange voices< is a powerful, full on track that still remains gorgeously minimal. complete with heavy basses, lots of synth weirdness and a very deep yet dark >strange vocal< hook thst all adds up to a really sinister peak time track. friendly noises delivers an excellent b side with a really up front techy feel, skippy percussion and driving drums with a very very cool break down, lots of weirdness,nice!

ultraphat driving electrohouse bomb !!! contais a smashing ericke remix !!

incl. pig & dan rmx!! a big epic masterpiece for the open-airs ! with frank müller aka beroshima, we welcome one of germanys senior techno house producers, who is combining the best from both house and techno already since 1994 - long before the implementation of the term >tech-house<. whereas frank müller just like guy gerber was never caught between two stools but rather has the rare talent to reach both house and techno fans with his productions. and so he does again with his cocoon debut >horizon<, an hommage which reminds of the grand ol times of r&s, with xxl suspense, driving beats and hypnotic sounds and melodies

frederik hatsav (aka metalogic) is a toronto based dj and producer. since 2000, fred has released work on several different labels, as well as a full length album on his home label boshke beats records (home to midimiliz - extrawelt, the rockitmen, fuzzion and x-dream). he is also known for >the rockitmen<, a collaboration with alex tolstey, the man behind boshke beats records. for his latest work, fred has teamed up with torontos hottest underground dj and musician, jamie kidd. together fred and jamie produce a fresh driving sound, cut with a growling undertone that leaves you feeling like youve been properly assualted on the dancefloor

"dust science returns with fresh blood for 2007 on the faith is fear ep. weve been fans of fabrice lig for years her at dust. hes released an avalanche of great techno on classic labels such as kms, 7th city, fcomm and playhouse and hes done us produ with his first release for us. "access denied" is a surging, swinging, darkside monster thats relentlessly tricky and funky. the detroit pads are seriously tripped out and swamped in glitchy beats and stepping hi-hats, and theres some serious low end; its a hell of a track. regis and female are responsible for some of the best uk techno ever made. here they contribute c/chaos; performed live at the orbit in leeds, its simply massive, propelled by downward twisting strings and utterly slamming, intoxicating electronic rhythms. techno luminaries the 65d mavericks are renowned for their driving but innovative techno. "wiretap" is well up to their high standards."

with huge audiofly rmx !! the unholy 13th release on oliver huntemanns dance electric label is most definitely one of the strongest to date. uks promising newcomers richard wakley & paul maddox aka spektre return to the label with nothing but a true club killer! the long a side belongs to audiofly aka rekleiner aka sleeper thief aka audiofly x with releases on get physical, connaisseur, tsuba, sixty four, mobilee, adrift and kickboxer to name just a few. they remix the title track dark horse in their very unique way a driving and atmospheric 2007 tech house journey. on the flip-side neon drift embodies a big-ass bass, cleverly arranged rhythmic structures and a huge strobe-light soaked rave melody

"produced & mixed by amnaye & tony l amnaye, along with kif head honcho tony l, the beautiful afra outdoes even that epic stomper; the track is simultaneous depp, techy, jazzy and driving. when the joyous vocal sample drops at the four minute mark, dance floors go berserk."

on the a side the bee low remix is a masterpieceof a remix that aims at moving people with hypnotic, repetitive grooves and fierce build ups. flip over for the original timothy l version and chev chelios an intensive track you wont forget as it haunts you with its whirring synths, a driving synthetic beat and an almost melancholic feel

zidan style, chaim & k 300– hailing from tel aviv, one of the countrys most vibrant cities, zidan style has turned into one of isreals most sought-after producers in the last few years. teaming up with chaim aka dj h, also one of the best-known djs and producers in tel aviv as he has cultivated a border community style, a mixture of chicago house, dirty and minimal techno and party electro, the two set out to let their worlds collide in the studio... their two hypnotic yet driving tracks will strike a chord with those who like it pumping with a little touch of magic sprinkled in

driving atmospheric progger includes a remix by corvaia and the smooth deep grooving go round on the b side

amazing and fresh driving neo trance remixes by moonbeam & patrick zigon !!

imagine the audacity of fusing, in less than five minutes, the entire history of dance music: from the sexual liberation of 70s disco to the gimmicky black funk of chic, from dark 80s house to the ecstatic electro which lit up 90s raves and also from daft punks french touch to todays guitar riffs that are driving the kids wild. take an innocent childrens chorus backed by pulsing electronics and an arpeggiator that sends chills up your spine topped then top it off with disco violins, nice! and what better way to make bodies move, since it is dance music after all, than a mastery of production that rocks the beat in the mould of great american producers like timbaland, the neptunes and dr dre. this is a hit that is ten years ahead of its time , paying homage to the seminal house music of larry levans remix of sesame street, « d.a.n.c.e » by justice is already a classic as their pop music influences continue to revolutionize dance music culture

ep starts out with chuck daniels remix of sexy samba. a driving, hypnotic groove that builds with a touch of acid and female latin vocal stabs. flip for juice joint, a primetime party track with tight jackin beats and jazzy keys. its simplicity is what makes it work so well. last up is slater hogans original of sexy samba with a big summer feel, looped brazilian female vocals that provide the hook and subtle keys laid on top

the light has finally shone on this spoken word treat after laying in the vaults at defected for nearly 3 years.based on an mjb single this heavyweight club track is a major refreshment from the overblown bellowing preacher tracks that are no longer hitting the mark. its all about free range recordings boss jimpster though as he rolls out a remix of stunning proportions, the production that surrounds the sublime voice is instant, epic in fact without clouding the track with too much studio trickery. a driving analogue bassline and pulsing chords all ensure main room devastation is simply inevitable

raul rincon takes this fine cut up a notch with his now, trademark touch & turns good loving into a peak time monster. tough, driving, chunky tribal rolls & beats guaranteed to rock your world played by all the usual suspects

chunky driving breakbeat action here lbj on the flip deliver a stripped down swinging remix with this cool flute sample a must have

marc o tool is back on the block with a new double strike. marco delivers two oppositional tracks, both made for turning dancefloors into freaky places. >twister< again shows his affinity to harmonies, driving basslines and warm pads, where as >extra medium< takes us to a darker and more technoid place

here comes the eight ball in the software pool game… the labels colour is black and the labels boss hd substance is kicking balls. once more a luscious and deep release: on a side >someone down< is a driving track, full of 808 percussion work out over a sub bass frequency reminder of the old lfo records, on top of liquid synth layers and bubbles, hds trademark sound, a sure winner. on the flip side silicon cut goes more dubby and basic channel infected, with aquatic synth stabs and a moving bass line perfect for sub woofer testing.. future and tradition in one pack. as a gift a one minute japanese speaking intro for those who understand life in tokyo. spring comes, take your copy and enjoy

henrik schwarz is now back from where he started in 2002 with the supravision ep (mood-016), and we are happy to have him onboard again. walk music came to life some years ago on one of henriks amazing liveshows and as with all good things, it was worth the wait! walk music is a deep, mesmerizing excursion into his soul-funk-disco roots with a mysterious vocal line chugging into your mind while the driving beat and bass keeps your butt moving – pure funk we say. some added strings and an exceptionally suprising arrangement make this another classic henrik schwarz journey.

digitalism presents their zdarlight original reworks and the compelling erol alkan edit of jupiter room. the mash up is devastating, let there be terrorlight now !there are loads of rock bands making music for the dancefloor. digitalism make electronic music that everyone can rock to.digitalism initial release on kitsuné remains their best known: zdarlight. the heavy dance tune, with its acidic undercarriage, lilting guitar line and stratospheric climax, is distinctive enough.the parnoid asteroid mix presented here is the beauty behind the club beast, a full effect rework driving you through an emotional break while keeping your feet moving.then the basement trash tryout mix si explicitly underground for all you punks, digitalism recorded live with guitars !jupiter room edited by erol alkan : two breaks, a monster is born ! huge effect with a simple idea, thank you erol, for another compelling electronic record. there has not been an electronic act with the potential to cross over on such a scale since daft punk and the chemical brothers. it s been a long wait!their forthcoming new single pogo from their first album, entitled idealism, will be released on may 7th

alex flatner strikes back with this deep driving, acidic house song that follows classic structures yet breathing some soul into the nu house scene he got david duriez, spirit catcher and lopazz on board for the remixes a must have supported by funk d void, sebastien leger, david duriez, james talk, rulers of the deep and many more

incl. amazing audiofly mix !!! played by oxia, stephan bodzin, mike monday the italian super producer remo strikes back with another sure shot of dark and electro soaked house monsters – most of you will remember him from his collaboration with chelonis r. jones on giant wheel. big ball bass-lines are fighting against each other while a stomping beat and sci-fi synth sounds hold it tight. on the flipside no one else but uk upstarts and prolific producers audiofly (get physical, tsuba, connaisseur, …) deliver a super hypnotic and driving remix. smooth arpeggios and a slowly building melody make this a floor shaking bomb! not to be missed.

album of the masterhead eric sneo. techno, pure and genuine. a longplayer, full packed with driving technoid music, every title a precise combination of sound and statement

tony senghore is no stranger to the world of electronic house music. after countless releases under various monikers including records for paper recordings, music for freaks, underwater and seasons he now graces john dahlbäck s incredibly successful pickadoll imprint with his particular definition of driving & playful dance-floor insanity. way out is based upon a non-stop bass line and perfectly embodies tony s advanced musical temperement by including oriental melodies and fierce efx. careful you don’t lose control on the dancefloor! ‘way off’ on the flipside displays his ability to combine bass-heavy rhythms with simple, keen riffs – but no less mental for it!

the mistress of melancholic driving club techno returns. mia hasgone to exam and has extended her knowledge of alchemy fundamentally. after the first big throw schwarzweiss – which has reamed out lots of clueless dj’s with its sharp edges – now follows a far more mature album which compiles tracks just as thrilling, to an extremely danceable trip through the abysses of human sensitivities

>une pipe nest pas une pipe< is the grimey sex youll have in the corner of some dingy, rotten afterhour club. chugging build-up, mindfucking climax and brutal comedown rolled into 9 minutes of techno-dirt. >la guitarra de san miguel< shows the friendlier, mellower side of things, a beautiful guitar-lick sits atop a driving groove, held together by those stuttering hihat-breakdowns, which have made the tune a staple of every local afterhour for the last year

the sound of miami wmc 2007! celebrated us producer/dj john julius knight returns to the production forefront with his highly anticipated soulfuric trax ep trax for my head.it features three very diverse productions and is set to capture the attention of a wide range of djs, making this ep a perfect example of jjks ability to create varied sounds to maximum effect. the cut rolls in as a captivating french kiss style tune, that fuses classic house sounds with contemporary beats, making this a seriously gripping instrumental only track. most likely the biggest surprise production wise, the rush is a laid back but equally powerful tech cut. the blend of atmospheric sounds, tight beats and a driving bassline creates a sublime musical weapon. with what is love jjk delivers a prime time bomb, that is set to create some real heat on the dancefloors. uplifting strings and a pumping bassline build the core of this explosive production.

supported by karotte !! with the signing of south-german newcomer dizko toaster oliver koletzki rediscovers his old love for squeaky peak-time disco house. toast hawaii is one of those tracks, starting with the sound of the sea breaking and combining filtered disco grooves with sexy techno synths that take you back to the hedonism of studio 54. the track itself is the bomb, but the list of remixers is impressive, too: koletzki as parker frisby turns it into a smashing hit adding his typically strong loops and some hypnotic vocals. on the flip man of the moment remute contributes his production skills and creates an effect-laden driving techno piece full of surprises. stil vor talents own h.o.s.h. then takes a totally different approach resulting in a deep and warmly grooving detroit-style track that immerses the listener into the depth of the tune. this record is a lot of fun

the massive dance floor classic from armand van helden get revamped with a brand new hard driving tribal beat and some intense sawtooth synth stabs combined with a brutal build that will knock your head right off

4 smooth disco and boogie tracks in the remix, re edit versions by amplified orchestra. the title tracks is a crazy driving disco house track (kind of motorbass). the original version comes from a bollywood soundtrack. discotrippin is a great boogie track with a nice party feeling. a duck on my truck is a strange cosmic disco ish track which is really cool

new monster hit this winter 2004… a huge driving techno club anthem that will for sure rock the dance floors at a techno club near you. on the b-side, 'scene 2' is a peak track for the peak times and 'lights out' is an outro tool. no need to ramble on about this release, it is a sure hit limited backstock !!