having made his debut in 2006 on rip n burn recordings and also appearing on hadshots 10 year anniversary complation in 2007 under his alias audiolizer, israeli producer matan arkin has forged a style for himself that is both heavy in its orchestral audio mentality while keeping enough low end bounce and grime to be aimed squarely at maximal dancefloor effect. angels strikes a balance directly between sentimental yet bounding tech house and bass driven electro house, creating an end result that is both melodically enthralling and rhythmically grabbing. bordering on the edge of emotion, the simple melody carries the track till its end while an unwavering bass makes itself known without ever dominating the forefront. black is beautiful utilizes the sultry vocals of selecta beats recording artist elisete as the theme around which a slow, simple and naughty groove is built. with the lyrics deviously weaving their way around an ever-transforming musical backing, the song creates itself as a sweltering escapade that doesnt abandon its charm until the last second. mipt shows matan digging deep into his studio dexterity to mold a wildly distinctive piece that borders on the edge of melodic abstraction while still stealthily keeping its grip on a distinguishable degree of mesmerizing harmony. never losing its way through a complex maze of synths and squelches, the song serves as a vivid and vibrant highlight that reminds that plain simplicity isnt the only way to guarantee success on the dancefloor

up and coming berlin based till von sein presents his first full release on dirt crew. with records out on trenton, channels, morris audio and his marvellous remixes on moodmusic and for our last tigerskin record he proved to be a new face in the deep house scene that is bound to take over. tills productions are very melodic and gather a lot of influence from jazz to funk and disco, all this combined with a strong tech house groove makes his tracks true dancefloor burners. to give his debut an extra boost we asked his mates catz n dogz ( aka 3 channels ) to deliver a bomb of a remix ! they are currently one of the hottest acts around and recently released a great album on mothership, not to mention their hit remix on boxer last year. these guys proved once more that they can do awesome remixes and their version of ovas is nothing less but brilliant ! it will tear the club apart!

now we follow up with a fantastic debut single from andre sobota. fresh from remixing our first release, andre delivers a melodic deep techno bomb of his own. >self constructive< builds and morphs with beautiful eerie pads and an oh so funky bassline, that will surely get the crowds on their feet. remix duty on this occasion falls in the hands of the new shining light of the british techno scene – alan fitzpatrick

nice price deal !!! rising music presents an awesome ep from italys alex fain. he made a lot of rmx for a lot of artists, and a lot of productions for a lot of labels. aurora borealis is a beautifully melodic piece of electronic music. with its dreamy hook and tight rhythm the track is set to be a club smash. real electro house! crazy dolphin is balls out electro, heavy bass, funky rhythms and mind bending squeaks and bleeps.

dj arcane is one of the most electrifying rising stars in the techno scene right now. with his releases on labels like compressed, kne deep and tooltorrer and organik. he proofed his producer qualities. so it s not a big suprise that organik003 will be from this very talented guy. expect techno at its best!

supported by misjah, koen groenefeld, oscar and liz cirelli !! damm records is a new label from north germany and starts with the debut of newcomer josh!! he combines driven minimal techno & tech-house with some melodic synth workouts and a more deeper glanz & ledwa remix!! check

strong melodic / neotrance infected techno / b2 (star catcher) = paht minimal techno

marcs interest in electronic music starts in 1998. inspired by the legendary hr3 clubnight and mixes by talla 2xlc, ulli brenner, marc spoon he started to spin hard-house (trance)...later on he changed his style in housemusic. now hes arrived in the time of electronic and minimal music. during the years he discovered producing own tracks for himself. so his first e.p. called schalfstoerung was released in 2008 on piston recordings from portugal. several releases on galvanic or musashi/ belgium followed. his style features elements of electro, minimal and techno and also melodic influences. now its time for his first ep on kostbar musik, called purple! including a great rework by david garcet from brussels!

benoit franquet opens his catalogue with a beautiful but moody composition of progressive melodic layers. the way is enriched in distilled clarity, which flows effortlessly through stimulating arpeggios and cinematic envelopes, which despite their tranquil breathing and filtering, are aimed at the heart of the dance floor. pole folder?s continuous tight programmed drums both flutter and drive under sprinkles of inspiring atmospheres from start to finish!

kitsuné kicks off 2009 with a melodic and romantic gem, remixed by new york legend todd edwards and californian avant-garde artistes acid girls. praised for their unconventional opening sets for cat power, appaloosa is born from the chance encounter of a london-based producer from berlin and a french globe-trotter recently returned to paris. together they have written the ultimate chanson damour presented here with a raft of stylish remixes. todd edwards, the living house legend, offers an enrapturing and mystical rework of the original track. a house groove and a heavenly touch propel us into ecstasy. acid girls paints the song in loud fluorescent colours and rips it up in an explosive finale. finally, appaloosas own dub version extends the experience with a burst of free poetry, an offering which brings to mind the orbs nebulous reveries.

new year, new sounds. we are proud to release our debut ep under concorde club recordings with very special tracks by highly talanted newcomers microtune & takter and acidfacotry plus a great remix by oscar. on this release you find four melodic, danceable tracks, minimal, technoid and deep - exactely what it needs to be played on a packed dancefloor. this special music has its own stlye and people freak out celebrating great parties with great stuff. skytrain gives you the feeling of a long never ending night with those perfect moments you really like to remember. pulsating beats and a catchy melody in the remix also makes you wanna dance. debajo del sol has its own moving spirit. long melodies, typical for acidfactory, and an unconventionally bassline. phat! the remix by oscar, known as label owner of lordag, karateklub etc, completes this record and pushes really forward...

rockford inc. is sullivan sawyer and dwight jenkins who put their souls into their computer and see what comes back out. in this case, its >like a rock<, a contemplative slow-burner that spreads itself over 11 minutes. on the b-side, >minas theme< is an uplifting melodic house tune, drenched in optimism, the ideal antidote for dreary dancefloors.

here comes part 2 of the tuxedo band from livio & roby. grand final evolved from a co-operation with george g. these guys really know how to work the crowd. truly a sure shot. in amonte is a deep and monotone track with a funky bassline and constantly changing percussive elements as well as bells and guitars which define the melodic theme. if the first part was right up your alley the second part will leave you flabbergasted. a simply huge release

soma proudly launch somabeta, the imprints offshoot tailored for new emerging talent. as part of somas continuing support of new music somabeta will provide an avenue for fresh, upcoming producers to have their work released on scotlands biggest exporter of electronic music, welcoming work from artists around the world. the label commences with an incredible double a-side due for release in january 09. audiofillia are production duo andy dabula from argentina and daniel jaramillo from ecuador. together they create a unique combination of sci-tec atmospheres, sweet latin flavoured grooves and deep melodic sounds. on the flip is somas techno menace, lets go outside. after lgo conducted a mammoth remix competition earlier in 2008 in association with the foem community of young artists, jean ramesse came out as winner and finally makes his soma debut here with his remix of >you make me struggle<. his remix is a thunderous rampage on the original, playing with dynamic in the extreme, toying with your ears until one final, massive jacking session finishes you off

heavy, heavy analogue synths attack from the start and here the layers just keep building - stabs, pads, bass and a melodic string arrangement designed purely to heighten your senses. epic and intense

epic disco vol. 1 is the first compilation on rollerboys recordings and there are more to come. this release presents different styles of epic music from the symphonic and melodic to the dubby & dreamy. featuring ilya santana, motorcycle boy / fabrizio mammarella, bogdan irkük and ultracity.

the debut record of ritmolider kaleidoscope is a traditional studio work with live performance and classic analog sound. being in the era of nu disco and re edits the author has tried to find his own way of making music based on traditional methods of performance. and hes got a beautiful symbiosis of instrumental improvisations and electronic melodiousness. at the begining of the record theres a superb remix by the beat broker - deep, groovy synth disco, highly recomended for dancefloor! the second track is a journey into obscure psychedelic funk with lots of improvisations and atmospheric tunes....a pity so sweet percussions are added so late. b2 tonight at the discotheque will carry you away by the real soviet disco vibe. a beautiful arp solo softly flowing through amazing effects and acoustic drums focused on free played funky basslines. the original version of kaleidoscope is also a very interesting one. a mood of this composition is changed all the time. the first seconds of the track you hear a tender melodic solo which makes you feel calm and relaxed, then you get the groove coming from an agressive arpeggio and dinamic percussion. soon this feeling gets interrupted with a sudden slap bass impromtu playing together with a synthy accompaniment, and it turns into another feeling, and so on... this really reminds of kaleidoscope effect!

featured on mr tejadas fabric mix cd ! >fractals< explores the inner musical geometry of john tejada’s electronic productions in 3 varieties. the opening track >fractals< builds driving, rhythmic layers, evolving modular blips and atmospheres which then reduce to reveal the elements that lie beneath. >the open< is a featured track on tejadas fabric 44 mix. just like a warm cup of morning coffee in your hand, it gives the feeling of a fresh new day and the possibilities that lie ahead. an ethereal piece that may remind some of tejadas classic melodic moments. continuing the nostalgic theme is the aptly titled >better days< a piano chord driven track which brings to mind classics from long ago, but with a tejada twist.

traum is proud to welcome the new wunderkind from the uk, max cooper. max is a great uk dj who is also involved in mathematical modelling research on the evolution of networks of genes at university college london, a sci-art project combining evolutionary and music production algorithms. max cooper has many lives and he is a true wizard in his category. born originally in belfast he has been resident at the rumour as well as playing his 9th year at clubnight >firefly<. max can be heard regularly djing in the key - london, stealth - nottingham and the cross - london. he was quickly recognised by the media, receiving the label of mixmag future hero . max has joined traum with a 3 tracker involving top english producer kanio for a remix of the a-side track >harmonisch serie<. max coopers innovative programming positions him music-wise alongside artists such as dominik eulberg, minilogue and extrawelt. his epic structure has a unique narrative character to it which distinguishes him from others and sometimes dares to become almost soundtrack like, full of ambience. maybe this is best expressed by his b2 track >i< . his debut on traum is a unique sound sensation of incredible details and big sound layouts, as if made for traum. melodic and gentle but at the same time energetic and full of colours with a sci fi edge to it! max has also remixed extrawelts >im garten von eben<

following his awesome face up ep on saved and an amazing remix as part of skylarks i-panik album, joel mull is back on saved records label with a stunning ep of melodic, atmospheric techno. encantado is a real standout record. up-tempo, shuffling percussion creates an infectious rhythm while a mad wobble-board noise weaves in and out of the track to provide the distinctive hook

2 sides - 2 styles - 1 artist. side a features samuel l. jacksons voice in a great bigbeat track, while the flip gives us the kicking side of techno with melodic moments.

nice price deal !!! atmospheric - melodic techy edged electrohouse businezz!!

der thal is been playing all over germany and hes been trying to build up his own sound and skills. after making a great remix of reynolds track >craft< on trenton 027 he is now giving us 3 great tracks for a full maxi. mentona ep is a bit of a journey into what trenton use to be about at the very beginning with a techno that is very close to the old school detroit vibe… in der thals music there are a lot of melodic sounds and tough tight beats to keep us on the ground. >mentona< and >maszo< are floating on air with strings and synth lines when >puston< reminds us more of some >tejada< grooves! a great ep anyway from der thal who is definitely on the way to become one of these great young gifted producers that care about music mainly.

labelhead solee with the last release in 2008 on uprising parquet. massive melodic techno-anthem, including brilliant remix by cocoon artists pig & dan!

limited to 500! brill minimal melodic bassheavy techno ! tip!!

shafunkers are the manchester based production duo alex mcculloch and austin moore. after a random meeting at salford university in 1997, they quickly realised a shared passion for music production and they began their musical partnership by creating drum n bass and breakbeat tunes under the guise of sinewave. both classically trained musicians with influences ranging from jazz to the beatles, the duos mutual love of dance music eventually led to them to start producing house music together. tick tock is no exception to their remarkable quality, in fact alex has described it as some of their hottest work to date. a catchy, melodic hook floats effortlessly over quirky electronic percussion. remixed by danny freakazoid and ben hoo.

rmxs by clouded vision & noob ! i met brodi early last year, he had a track called >bad runner< that i had been playing incessantly. it leaked onto blog sites months before its release on mental groove in october 2007. it found its way into erols box among many others very early on and the hot fuss began. as a dj, despite hailing from france (reims, lille), unexpectedly brodis taste is broad. if your expecting banging gnarly electro bombs… unlucky. he can play anything from noisy techno, bass heavy house through to more melodic minimal. plus, if you think you spend more time searching the net for new tunes than anyone else, think again. this guy is committed and now his second, and even better ep is here and he has saved it just for turbo

berlin-based belgian producers sierra sam & marcus vector present the debut release of d.i.y. (dumb irresponsible youth), their new house-oriented project. sierra sam (toysforboys, einmaleins, trapez) and marcus vector (toysforboys, nomor, playground) recently released their first joint effort for contexterrior. working together once again, this time around theyve put aside their usual dark techno inclinations, opting instead for uninhibited house led by analog percussion sounds. drumroll, please… >pimp my saw< is a frenzy layers and layers of toms, kicks, steeldrums and clicks. >screw it up< is a more melodic affair, with the classic build-up and tension that defines classic house material, plus a hint of latino finesse. on the flip, >hammer of love< closes things out with a shuffly balance between the organic and the artificial, with looming atmospheric ambience to set a darker tone. these three tracks are the perfect tools to use where the sun dont shine. (that would be the nightclub, you pervert!)

taken from the art of m album! brilliant melodic 3 track minimal monster!

taken from the art of m album! brilliant melodic 2 track minimal monster!

taken from the art of m album! brilliant melodic 3 track minimal monster!

coyote return with a 4 track ep featuring the remix power of the mighty windsurf. >single handed< is a melodic uptempo percussion led groove, pianos and lush strings combine to uplifting effect whist still maintaining the balearic/dub vibe. >mongolia< is a more moody affair, a slo-mo voodoo trance stomp that takes you to the darker side of the balearic beat. >lay back< is a caribbean beach boogie featuring all the usual coyote elements, a slice of sunshine for the winter. windsurf step up to remix lay back to create a beautiful slice of pacifica, keeping up the high standard of remixing that is it balearic is becoming known for. the revolution continues… coyote back doing what they do best is it balearic…?-oh yeah

after 17 years of working together, tejada & leviste are back in the studio again putting their modular synths to good work. m tracks (m as in modular) features 4 analog workouts in varying styles. m track 1 features a melodic deep, yet driving track reminiscent of the duos best known work. m track 2 and 3 showcase a trackier sound focusing on basic elements while m track 4 turns in a much more experimental direction. the approach to this ep was a very fun, hands on process. analog sequencers are used to drive the various modular synths and their components. this process allowed for a more organic feel as the unstable electronics change over time as well as the manual changing of parameters over time. systems used include doepfer and frostwave sequencers, and modular systems consisting of cwejman, doepfer, harvestman and bananalogue modules. analog drum machines aided in the rhythms, however m track 3 was generated from pure modular hardware including the drums.

on the a-side we find the original version which sounds like a classic italo disco tune in the 2008 tuned version. a tribute to the melodic italo dance songs of the 80ies. passarani s mix goes where the italo tradition meets the chicago house school such as the hotmix 5 crew and he spiced that up with sharp production and powerfull jacking beats to make this a anthem for the summer of 2008! this track created a big, big stir at the panoramabar when it got played there recently... check!

great melodic techhouse bombs with a proggy feeling / retro and renewed at the same time / melodramatic and uplifting !!

support comes from laurent garnier, anderson noise, chris fortier, gunjah, jamie stevens.. ipoly music is the new imprint a&r ed by alec troniq and mentalic, managed by microtonal records. after various releases for etui records, phonocake and microtonal the two talented travellers have found their own place of creativity and reveries. ipoly stands for melodic dancemusic to lead deeper sentiments back to the dancefloor where body and mind become reunited. on ipoly001 alec troniq immerses via sub aquers to abyssal spheres, to dive through his own world of myths. on the other side a daunting mood of odd claustrophobia is created, to flip afterwards into a quite oppositional flow

continuing to plough further into the depths of the warm yet quirky vibes napt offer up a perfect slice of authentic breakbeat funk with work this out. with a healthy nod to the classic house sounds of early 90’s new york they serve up a huge melodic riff that mutates in true n-funk style into a supremely satisfying jacking multi layered bass work out.

ready for the first release with 2 great minimal techhouse melodic tracks with a tuch of harmony! debut of the spanish top producer jaumËtic (regular rec.) in cooperation with the french duo citizen kain (mbf / harthouse) on killa beat. massive melodic techhouse with fat percussion and hit-appeal! including remixe by french top dj sarah goldfarb (treibstoff) with an groovy techhouse bomb

david garcet, based in brussels, belgium has already releases on karton, pink slow motel, dirty dancing, biologique,... especially his track >emo< on karton003 was a really big hit around the globe and get support from a lot of jocks! now, its time for davids debut on kostbar musik. with his 2 tracks >hex< and >on dit que<, he continue this warm and melodic tech-house sound. both tracks are so emotional but also funky at once

so this is what hardcore sounds like: fierce as a sharp knife and melodic like a returning nightmare. the wishmaster makes his first appearance on the third movement with back forever. three outstanding tracks to do the job at hand, an italian hardcore experience to follow! included are get out of my way, no skinny bitches and the title track back forever. all produced to deliver maximum hysteria in the crowds. a down right audio attack by italian hardcore master the wishmaster, it doesnt get any better than this!!

david garcet, based in brussels, belgium has already releases on karton, pink slow motel, dirty dancing, biologique,... especially his track >emo< on karton003 was a really big hit around the globe and get support from a lot of jocks! now, its time for davids debut on kostbar musik. with his 2 tracks >hex< and >on dit que<, he continue this warm and melodic tech-house sound. both tracks are so emotional but also funky at once

brand new mixes of the this years soulful gem!! dj pap aka black mamba presents its the music that features a sensual vocal by cei bei over a melancholic synth and guitar, deep yet mellow groove that is enriched with warm melodic keys. early tastemaker reactions: halo: bro, the sampler is really hot bro i love all the tracks on there, full support from me marlon d, roland clark, rocco...

support by dave clarke, cari lekebusch, laurent garnier, john selway, anderson noise, bryan zentz,.. actually joey beltram needs no introduction. he is one of the leading international techno heads for a decade who characterized the music with his voluminous tracks that included razorsharp melodic elements. born in 1971 in queens, new york, he started djing at the age of 13 in 1983. since releasing own tracks in 1989 the triumphal procession of his music was sealed. since then he released on labels like transmat, trax, tresor, warp and more. his remix for adam beyers >swedish silver< burned the floors, the releases on r&s are legendary and we are looking forward to the first mix compilation >lost in new york< on harthouse.

nice price deal !!! nother pounding hybrid set of low-end killers here from hot-flush, kicking off with the tumbling rhythms and wobbling sublow of ?deep under? - its a track that teeters on the brink of breaks science throughout, keeping itself wrapped up in a relentless bass envelope despite the distractions brought on by constantly evolving skitters - mighty stuff. the rhodes-inflected breaks and bass clash of ?sparkle? offers time for reflection on the flip, borrowing a melodic underlay from some abandoned, dusty jazz-club somewhere strange, tugging you back underground with its careful arrangement if frequencies at the lowest end of the spectrum. righteous

the long awaited trentemøller debut album - maybe one of the most anticipated independent albums of the year. trentemøller is one of the hottest artists on the electronic circuit - the man of the moment! a beautifully crafted, astonishing masterpiece, that will leave you breathless. the tracks form a story, almost like the soundtrack of a movie. it manages to capture a whole range of emotions in subtle melodic miniatures, dreamy ambiences, dusty beats, deep dub-tracks and driving groove-excursions. an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours and moods, -the last resort- without a doubt contains trentemøllers best work to date. although its an electronic album, it also incorporates live-drums, guitars, bass and other acoustic instruments like celesta, glockenspiel, melodica and even dj scratching to create a more organic feel

played by oliver huntemann, dubfire, popof, the glitz, pig&dan, style of eye, butch, mike monday, spektre, the hacker,… florian meindl, known for his releases on stil vor talent, trapez and kling klong is now coming up with a new impulsive ep on stephan bodzins prolific herzblut imprint, which is broadening the barriers of techno music since 2 years now ! the first track >aorta< starts with a catchy groove and soon turns into a melodic peak time monster. pure club tnt. >vena< is more beat orientated and straight forward from the beginning. it gets the people onto the floor like the venes bring the blood to the heart. the herzblut honchos super flu deliver a brilliant remix of >aorta<. a true dancefloor killer track with massive breaks for big party moments.

lies is the epic ten track album from new, fast rising metal-influenced italo-disco duo heartbreak. comprised of the fantastically flamboyant, charismatic argentinian frontman sebastian muravchik and british keyboard mastermind ali renault, heartbreak have been enlisting a growing gang of devotees thanks to their superbly titled debut single, we are back and electrically charged, stage invasion prone live show, blurring the boundaries between live music and religious experience. christened >metalo<, the pairs unique sound combines the high drama and melodic charm of early 80s italian disco (the european counterpart to new yorks movement) with the dark, brooding energy of metal bands like black sabbath

this vinyl pack just gets progressively better with this subtle, sophisticated rich tapestry of melodic synth lines & sublime drums. ‘madhouse is already a favourite with the scenes heavy hitters. ‘sensei barks deep housey stabs combined with soulful chord progressions to make a this sexy dancefloor mover. funk dvoid & toby bearing no surprises here with yet another quality track. enter ‘six hours later - galactic textures & dubbed out chords make the finale of this bedrock series a hypnotising aural journey.

here comes part 2 remixes of ananda projects insanely beautiful let love fly single with another unreleased cosmic straight mix (remix) by body & soul resident joe joaquin claussell, as well as chris branns original early winter mix and nycs own ebar supplying us with an eclectic dub. joe re rubs this tune with a gorgeous melodically luxuriant affair, joes dub mix has been championed at body & soul as well as his vocal mix. chris branns version massages our senses & lovely melodic version made its debut on the recent remix album night blossom. lastly, ebars drummy dub is completely off the wall taking this tune to a whole new level, to infinity and beyond…