on november 13th, pnn records will release the debut album of its most enigmatic artist myr. diamondbacks make wonderful pets is more than just a strange name, it nine tracks represent an exciting evolution in myr.s trajectory as an artist. following his debut ep nobody knows avalon myr. seems to have dug deep and discovered another level to his sound. each of the tracks on the record are confidently offbeat and precisely composed.a little-bitty bowl (with b.hotton), mixes thunder sound-effects with glitchy synth bleeps, layering them above darker tones which build to a perfect storm in the middle. this 10 minute track fails to get boring and is representative of the album as a whole. myr.s ability to carry off strange hybrids is what makes his music unique. from the ghostly warbles of i think i hear them coming to the sunnier sounds of eleanor, myr.s disregard for the norm has lead to an exceptional record that surprises at every turn.

sova stroj is the nom de plume of luxembourg-based producer michel flammant. with a history in black metal, rock and synth pop bands, he has now ventured out on his own, delving into experimental and electronic music. sova strojs debut album silent earth explores feelings of willful desertion through forty minutes of highly concentrated and almost teleologically dark ambient patterns. musically the album is centered around an abstracted industrial music influence paired with precise and evocative melodic and harmonic explorations

italian melody makers modular project reveal their debut ep, a nature-dubbed and organic five track effort merging tech house and electronica. the endeavor kicks off with the nostalgy laden yet upbeat leaf, whose steady bassline gives leeway to a dreamy developing, synth lined harmony. aptly entitled into the woods, the second track goes into deep territory via distorted synths, a wave-reminiscent element that remains its central focus til the very last sequence. the woodlandish journey fully unfolds at the third track, a contrastingly darker ...

tresor.283 unveils yet another exceptional debut ep, this time from the hand of zadig. the head of construct re-form had already been initiated to the tresor catalog with the inclusion of panic on the demo tracks #2 compilation, in 2013.
with the stellar hunter he delivers three tracks rich in tradition, matching impeccably to his style, arrangemental magic and masterful set of technique.
between elongated synth pads, high-frequency blips and reversed kick drum sequences coupler with deep hypnotic bass lines, zadig proves to be the talented recipient of an illustrious heritage in techno, carrying it forward with modern application.

long await repress 2016 ...chicago-based producers most fully realized work to date, weaving live orchestration & irresistible synth lines through tough percussive frames. a great leap forward from the sample-clad disco house of her previous records.

ketev is the realm in which berlin based sound artist yair elazar glotman employs his unique ambient technoid soundscapes to explore the balance between darkness and light, fragility and strength, and tension and release. ‘traces of weakness’ follows up the solo contrabass lp ‘Études’ for subtext records, and continues to expand on the themes explored on previous ketev albums for where to now? and opal tapes. ‘traces of weakness’ was recorded at ems stockholm using their buchla modular synth, and processed with reel-to-reel tape manipulations including personal archived field recordings. the sleeve photography comes courtesy of yair’s father, the artist yehoshua shuka glotman.

over a year since their last release, birdsmakingmachine come back hitting hard with a diverse three-track ep ranging from deep to minimal house. the title track “deaf crows” intelligently layers delayed snares and elaborate hihats into subtle analogue pads and melodies, resulting in a sophisticated, yet dj-friendly composition. at over 10min long, it’s an endless rotation of industrial rawness that manages to melt into the smooth and rich textures for which the birds are known. “black midget”, on the flip, goes into darker depths, with an almost broken 4/4 beat underlying overly swinging rhythmic arrangements and hypnotic synth lines that reminisce some of the earlier bmm material. finishing off the record is the simply titled “primos”, offering a more minimalistic approach with its intricate arrangement of quirky arpeggiating melodies and playfully juggling hihats, closing off the ep in the neatest birdsmakingmachine fashion.

the 2nd release from japanese label gabriiela including tracks by liiebermann and kiyokazu hamawaki s solo project quietjackson. 3 tracks focused on the low groove with hypnotic voice samples and dubby synth that hit the floor. bomb!

dj fs prayers for the long life returns for its second release. dj f delivers three detroit flavoured slices of techno and an electro tinged, synth odyssey as acid future overdose!

nice price deal !!! ephemerals debut on helena treats us to three deep originals, offset by a characteristically storming xdb remix on the flip. molecular and cirrus combine gritty textures, half-heard phrases, pulsing bass and cyclical synth and acid lines into the kind of meditative sound experience familiar to fans of plan b or underground quality – but here, and especially on ammonia, overlaid by the distinctly dubby feel of drizzly afternoons spent at ephemeral s home in the midlands. xdb, true to form, grabs the latter track and sticks on some serious afterburners, setting controls for a revved-up voyage across the surface of some distant planet.

we re really excited to release our first 7inch! we ve been sitting on this carisma 80 s synth boogie track for a few years, waiting for the right partner to come along and finally found one in the shape of breathe, an electro ripper featuring our old pal, alejandro paz on vocals. both tracks bookended our boiler room upfront mix last year and we ve been asked about them ever since. now you can enjoy them too.

andre crom returns to off with a deep and moody piece of house music. based on a layer of solid drums and a warm bassline, the track evolves with a gliding synth hook and bell theme, topped by a haunting vocal featuring bramwell. berlins rising star jonas saalbach delivers a spacy interpretation, altering the original theme and introducing new synth layers. finally, london-based ashwort adds a toolish deep techno remix, only using fragments of the vocal to give more focus to the groove.

depeche modes debut is at once both a conservative, functional pop record and a groundbreaking release. depeche mode became the undisputed founder of straight-up synth pop with the albums 11 songs, light, hooky, and danceable numbers about love, life, and clubs.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

dj soch presents the third volume of -kick tom & hi-hat-. the first track, * fight for love*, is a powerful raw groove in jacking style. when you least expect it, it turns into a dream traveling towards infinity, a poetic voice, the pad and the synth transform the track and take the dancefloor to another dimension, straight from mathematics recordings, giorgio luceri curates his remix, taking the arpeggio and buying a ticket for a techno trip to detroit, made of synths, pads and drums that remind us of carl craig productions. speaking of detroit, here comes * a friend from detroit* - it seems that dj soch know the way to our destination, with a super, detroit techno, stylish funk-bomb! vinyl only limited edition

christian smith opens the show with his techno track - drive like a firework. fast and groovy played 909 hihats combined with a repeating lead bass loop is always a guarantor for a peak time track. but it s not enough with that. christian adds a second acid like synth line, which drills his message in your brain: party like a freak! remember literonvs - white falls

two of paris’ most respected artists get together for their second collaborative extended player this year. dan ghenacia and chris carrier have been entrenched in the electronic scene in their hometown for a long while now, both men building a strong rep through consistently great music and dj performances. earlier this year they joined forces on ‘just a sin’, released via carrier’s adult only label, now they’re back with the follow-up on apollonia. across three deadly tracks, the duo explore their love of music making machines to the fullest – each track taking its name from ‘sweet heart’, translated into different languages. ‘schatzi’ works off a modular synth, bursting out of the blocks with a wobbly bassline which supports a range of subtle effects together with infrequent vocal clips. as the track progresses warm rising pads and female vocal snippets create an entrancing atmosphere. next up we get an arabian twist with ‘habibi’. a pervading air of mystery presents itself right from the off, with warped voices lurking in the background as the rhythm lures you into its murky groove. as the track progresses more eerie pads and effects are layered over the stepping bassline giving it a very creepy feel. finally, french vibes comes through with ‘cherie’ on side b. the track draws its energy from the busy, though crisp, percussive elements and a b-line that groans in unison with the beats. a simple chime remains present throughout, keeping it minimal yet interesting.

endill006 goes split. scottish stephen lopkin and greek dimdj have delivered quality detroit informed house tunes straight for the floors, except “grave roll” which can be nice opening track. 909 turns 707 and it’s not endless illusion without proper synth lines.

new label radiant records has enlisted roadside edits to deliver a couple of dance floor bombs. we get the ball rolling with a stomping harmonica driven delight, seems the boys like a bit of harmonica, and who could blame them, this one just keeps chugging on, building and building, with the occasional atmospheric breakdown, impossible to sit down to this one fact. on the flip we have a much more polished affair with crazy moog synth lines and trumpet solos galore, another crowd pleaser for sure

kicking off with the 12 minute epic when the going is smooth & good, which was recently used in keiran hebdens essential mix, this is a truly pioneering piece of disco/funk with a clear message in the music. dipping in and out of intricate percussion workouts and driven by bleepy synth grooves, it has an iressistable lo fi charm. followed by the uptempo this kind of world , another percussive electronic workout that begs the question have you ever seen this kind of world? . the b side sees the lp s tempo drop down a notch with the lp title track anything you sow . the lp finishes with a beautiful electronic ballad every day . this album is an exceptional piece of music, that s all killer, and you ll have never heard anything like it... it will appeal to fans of nigerian afro funk & electronic disco... don t let this fantastic album pass you by!

french producer juliano delivers the next ep, entitled * this must be...*, on his own imprint * that place records*. fourth in line on the label, following on from releases from visitors for reworks, mzkbx (aka sacha mambo) and love comedy, the now berlin-based artist gifts his very first ep to the collection. as a dj, juliano has spent the last 13 years honing his craft - first cutting his teeth holding down a residency at l ambassade, and then going on to play all over france and throughout europe. over a decade of digging and spinning has led juliano to develop a refined palette and a knack for finding tunes that make the dance floor bounce. strongly influenced by us house, * panaugust* is a real dance floor killer with its never ending synth. the more emotional * anthem for a friend* is a real tribute, drawing inspiration from chicago and detroit such as the real mess with its special rhythm & blues vibe. finally, cupid mess brings a touch of japanese mood, evoking images of an early-morning rising sun thanks to the classic juno6 sound. julianos ethos is that music should stay fun - preferring to keep things simple, but always real. watch out for this one.

after a brief hiatus komplex de deep and its chief protagonist master-h make a welcome return together to present the label’s twenty second release. in his very own words, -this is a new me-, h is now ready to unveil new music having been holed away in the studio for months on end mastering an array of new hardware and analog processes. the french producer is also challenging himself with the recording, locking down each individual track live and in one take. an art that was practiced by many of the jazz greats in their heyday and one that has also influenced the title of the new release - ’soul take’. as with all master-h productions we are drawn to the detail and emotion. ‘somba people’ with its inviting tribal rhythm pairs traditional african song with a warm and enveloping blanket of strings, handclaps and bass. the title track ramps things up with its bobbing drums, stabbing synth and echoing cowbell. one take and plenty of soul. komplex de deep are also happy to announce that they are now a strictly limited vinyl only label.

jean nipon most recently known for his standout productions on parisien label clekclek boom joins the l.i.e.s. stable with a new three track ep. the a-side sees nipon go straight for the throat with a chicago-esce muted-synth beating drum track, not unlike early poindexter or ricky smith productions- it is effective, dj ready, and geared for the club. the two track b-side takes a more mellow and dusty approach- without losing his sense of rhythm engaging drum programming push along tape warbled melodies as the tracks expand and release, balancing out and letting this ep breathe perfectly.

the state of the world e.p. brings you 4 new tracks by philippe petit. appearing develops a positive tone through layers of heavy bass and a deep 808 kick that finally blooms into a warm synth line. expanding exults happiness thanks to its multiple layered bleepiness, aiming to put the listener in a state of trance. shrinking is a hard hitting percussive affair, whose relentless beats, driving hi-hats patterns and claps take you into what can be seen as a neverending downward spiral. disappearing rings the alarm with a 132 bpm fury of pads and subtle acid, but it might already be too late... support from rodhad, len faki, johannes volk, boris, samuli kemppi, i/y and many more..

dark entries digs deeper in to the archives of severed heads, one of the longest surviving bands to emerge from the australian post-punk independent music scene. they began in sydney in 1979, incorporating elements of ‘industrial’ noise-generation, tape cutting & looping and electronic sound synthesis. as the project developed song-structures and vocals were employed in a more-or-less recognizable mutant electro pop style. in 1986 the band released the 12” single “petrol” on nettwerk records. we’ve decided to shed light on the evolution of “petrol” with this ep showcasing four earlier incarnations of what became an instant synth pop classic.

one of the rarest gems of the italo disco genre starting the la discoteca sub label. here we find disco, r&b, italo, and electro all inside one track in the traditional vocal and instrumental version. everything is based on synth and bass lines with a stunning sexy female vocal from jo jo ! reissued thanks to the help of massimo monti and il messia claudio pisani d.j.

already founding member of phosphor and currently in leave the planet, nathalia bruno is shaping her own way to those sounds bands as tropic of cancer and northern electronics’ född död have also been pursuing. there’s a brighter component to drift’s music visible both in shiny tracks like grave and hard to accept as in the more ethereal dreams in silkscreen and say it right. featuring six songs, black devotion marks the birth of what nathalia herself calls devotional synth.

surveyor mode delivering new original material on the resopal mother label and setting standards with their unique techno style. the dark brooding atmospheres of their first 12- ep -palacina- is setting the mood of this release with prodigious and strangely affecting sounds that seem to filter straight out of a machine-driven future. -oak island- has a techno percussive hiss that keeps a deep, modern underground feel. -valerie anne- features a layered, robotic vocal. finally, -metaclear- surprises again with a pounding techno groove and a bittersweet synth melody. played and supported already by m_nus enter team, joseph capriati

new years deal - nao katafuchi says about himself that he s a japanese artist who makes electronic music with a guitar & a semi vintage synth box, creating his own world ofcold romantic wave.

frigio records are delighted to announce that alessandro parisi is once again donning the darkened robes of hesperius draco. following the acclaimed cathar rhythms this supremely talented italian artist delivers. the five track mini-album continues the draco search to balance tainted techno, sinister synth and soulful sounds.

from the storming energy of opening cut the key of night all the way through to the deepertripping solar fields its a must-have ep for >those who know<. young uk based producer cleric has established himself not only as a bonafide new talent and key player in the international techno world, but also as a prolific artist on figure. now well known for his crisp, deadly club tracks and rich melancholic ambient studies, in this fifth single for the label he explores his hard-hitting yet luxurious sound ever further. whats immediate about the four tracks on offer here is clerics extremely powerful, yet masterfully controlled bass frequencies. coupled with his addictive, smart and dark 90s-reminiscent synth hooks, we are left with an array of stomping, percussive weapons primed for expansive spaces and killer sound systems.

after his two sana releases in 2014 somewhen s mysterious techno saga is introducing in 2015 the first part of the final sequel. the inverted concept contains four tracks. a-side opener „tr440“ with his steadily pounding synth followed by „veidt’s“ uncanny atmospheric existence. the hammering and aggressive „tas- and the the mellow vein of „selph“ create the back side of this profound project.

bleep repeat makes for a potent first track. here, a thumping step gives way to synth lines that sting and swell across solar systems. things get headier, grittier, reaching a furious and frightening rush with spectral soundbites to match. a homage to uk rave sounds, this track perfectly captures the uncanny pairing of aggression and rapture at the heart of 90s bleep. paper blades follows, a celestial soundscape punctuated with hissing breakbeats and a sinewy bassline. rippling acid lines beam along the astral plane, and a hallucinatory, near-liturgical melody meanders all the while. spaced-out yet inexplicably driving, this track is elevating, enveloping

das vorletztes 50 weapons release vereint die neue berliner technoschule: rødhåd trifft hier auf die drei fjaak-jungs, eine kombination mit fatalen folgen.
• * super smash* (angelehnt an super smash bros, ein nintendospiel, mit dem die jungs sehr viel zeit verbracht haben) ist ein fjaak powerhouse-banger wie er im buche steht und der lange zeit als opener für ihr liveset diente.
• während fjaak sich auf housige synths verlassen, taucht mike bierbach aka rødhåd direkt ins dunkle. sein -oblivious- paart fast schon paranoide percussions mit typisch dystopischen synth-flächen, die in der ferne heulen - wahrscheinlich in trauer über 50weapons.

london-based producer guy andrews is renowned for creating textural electronic music, combining influences from post-rock, techno, ambient and afrobeat. after releasing on hemlock, hotflush and pennyroyal, scoring for photographer nadav kander, and remixing massive attacks robert del naja, he makes his houndstooth debut with in autumn arm’. on the title track, a simple guitar melody falls melancholically over a bed of synth loops and string ensemble, while snares and thundering drums meld with distortion to heighten the tension. let your shadow decide is the a-sides darker, downbeat counterpart, opening with tremolo strings and a weighty bass-line, while emphatic drums build toward the tracks climax. although seemingly disparate, guys use of wall-of-sound noise and softer strings is skilfully mixed, carried forward by the stark guitar lead.

phonk d, sascha ciminiera and t-rax joined forces again: they have created some 80s flavoured tracks down the line and put them in the mix. the outcome is just pure synth-sex on airwaves, simply purely airotic. what theyve also found is their old idol, legendary dj duke of power music, sex mania. he organised an absolutely insane and fabulous remix - ready to massage your feet. drrrop it!

* vin ploile* is a gaseous kinetic atmosphere full of tangible rhythm patterns & modular synth pad
since his first ep * tips* on lucianos label cadenza in 2007 producer and dj petre inspirescu emerged into one of the key figures of the romanian electronic music scene.

second release on lan comes from willis himself. delivering three cuts of peaktime ordnance, the bordeaux native shows just why he was picked up by nous disques for a split ep alongside berceuse heroique. immersive opener ›expecting myself‹ juxtaposes waif-like electronics against the lo-fi percussive elements. gradually unfurling as the track progresses, the undulating synth swells coax the listener in while the punchy framework bumps along underneath.

agent side grinder is considered one of the present leading bands of synth wave and post punk in europe. this ep includes 4 tracks of their hardware album pressed on “long cut” format for the very first time. synth punk and “band” electro wave compositions for one of the best male darkwave voices of the moment compared many times to david gahan (depeche mode). limited to 300 copies with 350 gram sleeve (metallic ink impression) – solid black vinyl

this is the very awaited debut of the canadian electronic darkwave solo act of jimmy anderson aka expect delays. a mini album of 5 tracks analogically remastered specially for vinyl. minimal synth melodies and ethereal compositions combined with technopop and soft ebm. imited to 300 copies with 350 gram sleeve (metallic ink impression) – transparent grey vinyl

this is the first solo work by kwartz released by the warm up imprint. the young spanish talent displays all his production skills in this release that opens with the compact kick drums and arpeggiated madness of *rite*, spiced with sweeps and drones that interweave with the hypnotic arrangement. in his first rework, oscar mulero reduces the bass drum punch, twists the arpeggiated synth line with reverb and early reflections, and adds an overall guerrilla feel to the sound.

the long-awaited debut of alvin aronson, scientist-in-residence at white material. warm, sub-heavy grooves, with pristine, expert synth-work, and two subtly atmospheric interludes.

hot new release on bottin s tin label... it has been a while, but worth the wait!! first collaboration between italian synth friends alexander robottin and bottin, produced in the hot summer of 2015 in florence. class!

limited repress for this mighty double header of highly sought after disco funk rarities from tc james and his fist-o-funk orchestra. originally released on the tiny fist-o-funk label out of nyc, this impossible-to-find 12 inch boasts the incredible tripped-out walter gibbons mix of *get up on your feet (keep on dancin)*. weighing in at an impressive 11 minutes, this mix bears all the gibbons hallmarks - wild psychedelic synth sections, stretched out breaks and an amazing hypnotic dancefloor groove that never lets up the pressure for a second - immense! flip over for the magnificent saverese mix of *bumpsies whipping cream*, a funky-as-hell disco track filled with soaring guitar riffs, b-boy friendly percussion breaks and some very ecstatic female vocals. essential purchase.

norwegian producer stian gjevik returns with his third full length album as cn with the derelict. the sequel to his 2011 concept album the expedition beyond (wil-ru records), the derelict unravels a new chapter in the story of a space traveller wandering the galaxy in his starship only to crash-land on a foreign planet and encounter new lifeforms. the shuffle of crisp airy high hats and punchy robotic rhythms lay down the framework for cn s signature cosmic sound. beautiful hardware based electronic sounds paint a colorful soundscape with blissful arpeggios and soothing washed out synth pads over groovy moving bass-lines, creating lush atmospheric listen that is as chill as it is suitable for the dance foor. ten new tracks of highly melodic motivating braindance music to get utterly lost in... this limited edition lp features cover art by adam burke and design by eric adrian lee. limited to 500 copies from weme and wil-ru records.

label founder mire composes the debut release on nuthe recordings. hailing from east london he sets the tone for the label with his own vision of techno and experimental music. the first track on the ep is distorted silhouettes a dark pulsating, bass heavy techno cut. sitting on the flipside is entropy this is more melodic, with a twisted analogue synth lead throughout and a pumping 4x4 kick. the final track is a haunting droney soundscape which which cuts like a razor at points and tails off as an outro into whats coming next on the imprint.

rnt co-head jkriv does it up royal here with a bit of old and a bit of new. on the a side the queen on her throne is one of j’s seminal reworks in all of its 8 min glory, and although names have been changed to protect the innocent, a bomb by any other name is still a bomb! on the flip, a lesser known west african 70’s jam is worked up into a raucous jazzy afro-house stomper in king mashie. plus there’s a the stripped down beats-n-synth-apella of queen’s beats, perfect for mixing with the og or played on its own!

uc005 is music for sideways times when down is up and up is down. golden round circus and i couldnt fool around no more are spiritual kin to michael wynn band s dark night and straight shooter s frame of mind.chugging, cosmic aor by heads for heads. golden round circus elevates the mind with hypnotic synth and i couldn t fool around no more soars on open drum breaks, guitar solos and multitracked harmonies. nobody knows what s really going down with the mysterious viking known as the keeper. here s what we know: the keeper is swedish, has some previous work in nemas problemas on fasaan recordings, and an upcoming release on passport to paradise. while we ve been sworn to reveal no more information, the keeper is more than welcome to the universal cave family.

a-side opens with a post-apocalyptic anthem, which makes you want to sniff glue until all worlds break down. followed by sirvan, a hypnotic, self-reflective rat catcher - vocal house is back. changing sides brings you rufex, which initially takes you back to dubby berlin times, but ends up with rumbling witches playing their boneshaking rattles. mattlack rounds it up with a messy, synth-stabbing ravelifter - for doormen only!

hailing from the industrial northern heartland of france, romano rapeso presents four techno cuts on the resopal label. he regulary plays club weetamix and together with techno s finest and most respected dj s including our big sven vath. now you have the chance to experience manipulation ep in its full beauty. climbing synth themes float amongst a barrage of drums in this rather anthemic yet controlled studio session from rapeso. the ep contains four tracks with some really heavy, prominent raw grooves. serious club food - played by sven amongst others.