for its 8th release, house republic is introducing british artist rachel lyn rachel has been active on the scene for some time, releasing music on air london, remixing kris wadsworth. she delivers here two original tracks full of esoteric synths and dub atmospheres on the flip side, marco faraone (moon harbour,desolat) reinterpreted rachel music in his own rough and analogue techno way

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few djs and producers have credentials quite like sammy dees. a longtime fixtureof berlins club scene, a cornerstone of the esteemed perlon imprint and a regular djand panorama bar and club der visionaere, his taste and signature style couldhardly be more well-­&#8208,,,,,honed. earlier this year, he created a new platform for hisunique take on house and techno: ultrastretch, a label that hit the ground runningwith a 12-­&#8208,,,,,inch by matthew burton. slick, modern and touched with surrealism, therecord had all of the unique flavor one would expect from a label by sammy, provinghis skills as a selector extend well beyond the dj booth. ultrastretchs second release lives up to the same high standard. much like matthew burton, seuil is a highly imaginative producer whos kept a low profile despite astring of excellent records. based in paris, his lean and funky sound has placed himat the forefront of his citys reemerging party scene. many of his past releases havebeen punchy but subtle, balancing dance floor utility with an ear for restraint. on >oamer< he goes even deeper than usual, crafting a vivid afterhours track out ofhypnotic drums and bleary-­&#8208,,,,,eyed chords—nervous one moment, euphoric the next.like its title suggests, >dark rooms< is a clubbier affair, charging ahead withfragmented vocals and a brisk driving rhythm. this is one to put on as the nightturns serious. for the final track, sammy brings in an old friend: baby ford, one of germanys finest purveyors of skeletal, ultra-­&#8208,,,,,deep electronics. his remix of >oamer< expands on the originals dreamy side, with sanguine chords and abstract imagerylayered over a crisp bass drum. aimed at the dj and the connoisseur, oamer is one of the classiest records of the year so far, from one of its finest new labels.

seven davis jr back on the scene with this killer live bonus 12 inch of p.a.r.t.y., easily one of the hottest sides to land this year. pressing on purple vinyl.

freund der familie have been in the dub techno scene for a long time and they certainly have delivered very fine releases on their own label and a superb remix for sven weisemann on our label telrae. so this is their first solo 10 on telrae. -pacifier- is a brilliant sonic experience. a sun drenched and lucent sound landscape becoming a trip. -freundlich- is the straighter and tighter track and a beat machine by all means. enjoy two acoustic journeys into sound by our friends.

the second release of inkblots involves three great artists deeply active into the international techno scene: the japanese go hiyama and the berlin based duo i/y. on side a, go hiyama’s first track ‘recur’ delivers sinister atmospheres matched with a tough kick and industrial bleepy elements. slow and paranoic drones get in and out contributing to enlarge the sound perception. the second track ‘prop’ introduces elegant hi-hats and strident synths. a captivating kick perfectly embraces the shrill synths waving together with the sharp drum, what remains of the first side is just tense ambients, forewarning the journey is not over. side b smells like a dark club firing up, indeed i/y’s aim is not different at all. ’thesys 0000.001’ debuts with a thin bassline and distorted grave surroundings. the track evolves with clean slap hats sound in an empty echo chamber. deep timbres rise and fall, turning the entire route gently aggressive. the second track is an idm experiment which keeps a trippy approach and the clarity of claps and hi-hats. solid as the first one, ‘thesys 0000.003’ sets itself as an hypnotic but pleasant moment where suspicious fragments quickly appear and disappear: a sparkled trip to be enjoyed anytime but not by anyone.

we are proud to present our next release, produced once again together with instruments of discipline, available in limited edition 2x12 inch lp. an industrial assault straight from east rome, performed by luciano lamanna & damiano colosimo and damiano capoccia from teknical punch crew. uncompromising techno, a distorted tribute to the rave scene. a jump back into the 90 s abandoned factories.

i.vy presents her third release on ther own label, chinese laundry. after the first two volumes, continuing the saga in vinyl on the label, also time she s proposing a release based on the acid sound, in fact, from here come the names of the three tracks of -vol. 3 -, sonically distinct from forms of sound in both the quality of the tone and in the structure, leading to a complete trip right in the underground scene. the a-side exposes two tracks both dictated by a bassline, a sequence of acid accompanied by a drum-machine percussion, the sounds derive from -machines- that have guided the analogue creative artist, exposing grit, intensity and quality defined the synth that has a continuous evolution throughout its duration, with a sound much richer in harmonics. the other side of the coin is the b-side, a product of the collaboration between i.vy & the 90 s peacefrog producer solid state, a true evolution from the first two tracks, while following the lodging acid, the b-side results more aggressive and determined, demonstrating a mindset based on a building techno, with a strong impact on the dancefloor.

key players of the scandinavian electro scene have worked together to deliver a snapshot of their unique sound for bt04. luke eargoggle, kan3da, obergman and rutherford deliver everything from icy electro to downtempo, mournful idm leanings. between them, the artists have released on highly respected labels such as bunker, abstract forms, ac and transient force. luke eargoggle also runs the important and highly respected label stilleben. all copies come with an individual screenprinting sleeve and include digital download.

home invasion is the new label from real tone man franck roger, a man whose career has scaled the full depths of house music over the past decade or so. evidently seeking a new challenge, the parisian s new imprint promises to adhere to a vehemently underground way of working, with every ep released upfront on vinyl-only terms and produced exclusively on analogue equipment. this time franck collaborate with one of the french house hero in the parisian scene today and also label boss of bass culture, resident dj at the famous rex club…this guy needs no introductions, please make some noise for mister d julz. franck and julien are living in the same district in paris and sometimes talked about doing a collaboration, see what can come thru few moments spend in the studio, mixing their own influences of todays vision of house music, they finally took their time to come with 3 brand new tracks that comes from pick time stuff ( cityzoo) to deep and dubby vibe on * dubwize* or even the very old school chicagoan * in the rush*.. this ep will surely please most of the real house music lovers from the past and today

after his highly acclaimed sunset in kreuzberg ep, dib001 shifts gears and goes straight into techno mode: constantine is a steady number, its acid bass line slugging around a dark lfo pulse and punching snares. piano chords slow down the pace here and there, adding a dreamy touch to the mood. on remix duties, idriss drafts in gaetano parisio, the godfather of the italian techno scene: his track has a more percussive feel, with a classy swinging rhythm that takes over the original groove.

re-issue of an italo-disco single by i.m.s. from 1984., that had a huge influence on the early chicago house scene, pet shop boys and new order.

top tier hawaiian disco boogie masterpiece available for the first time on 45. it took us 3 years to persuade nohelani cypriano to let us do *lihue* , a brilliant fairly obscure disco boogie track but if you are a fan and you keep trying your enthusiasm for the music pays off. not only are we are just delighted to present *lihue* on 7 for the first time (previously lp only) but to top it off the flip is a track from a very rare hawaiian 45 also by nohelani called *playing with fire*, which sounds like a party track straight out your favorite 80s film. i rate it, which means it is good! its like rare-groove scene all over again but with new records.

our last ep of the year is a special one as it marks one year of releasing records for keep it zen so we called on ian blevins along with remixes from amsterdams frits wentink and berlins nick beringer to end our year on a high. ian blevins is an influential name in the underground house scene and was mentioned by resident advisor as one of ibizas most talented residents. years of passionately listening to and searching for music, both new and old, has seen ians style mature which has helped shape his own productions and his mysterious duo al gobi.

the rattler proxy, a sonic duo from athens, greece, release their second single featuring two original songs - company of wolves and death machine - along with two remixes of the latter by antoni maiovvi and jokers of the scene.

parrish smith s debut of dystopic forbidding sets the tone of this label s impressive first release with a superb stark, acid ridden slab of body music. helena hauff adds to the proceedings with her remix of pankows >das vodkalied< taking no prisoners and using heavy percussion in contrast to a wonderfully tense set of arpeggiations, which all descend into skull crushing pressure. carrying over to the flip side are pankow, pioneers of the italian industrial/ebm scene, with two tracks from their legendary first tape -throw out rite- from 1983. with das vodkalied disembodied vocals are cut up and come from every direction driven by a raw, off-kilter energy and pounding beat. i m food for you cranks up the drive and anxiety to create a killer track based around stark arpeggiation. last of all, perseus traxx provides an acidic stripped down venting of frustrations which he spits out with vehemence.

the fifth ep from dj shufflemaster s shiki kyokai. the original track was made in 2004 that involve psychedelic mood and form on minimal techno. and japanese talented producer cherryboy function who propose a possibility of new direction and sound in 2000year era made 2 remixes with jazzy sax riff and complicated his heavy groove. it s a wonderful encounter of japanese techno scene.

mental torments records has been found by dutch labelowner & artist mike drama, who is a well known character nowadays in the (hard)techno scene! bringing you the best (hard) techno that will put holes in your speaker similar to the impact of a 500 ton meteorite! and guarantee dancefloors shaking beats like earthquakes that mother nature even cant handle!so, for all those who cannot sleep at night.., who can only survive by injecting dangerous drums into their system on a weekly basis - mental torments will be your saviour!

two decades ep sees london producer missing join the fold for the fourth installment of five folds mandate: releasing quality dance music free from genre and tempo constraints. hailing from the heady days of the uk jungle scene circa 94, followed by a host of releases as one half of the breaks duo c83 throughout the noughties, missing re-emerges on the scene with four dancefloor fillers spanning uk bass house, garage/ jungle grooves and vocal deep house.

albion 04 brings forth one of the true pioneers of the french house scene with a three track ep from the infamous, ark the ep features 3 original tracks which have been dug out from the vaults of his studio deep in lyon. the before now unheard tracks consist of three peak time slammers: funk da police (2013) dunktrain (1994) and liposuccion (1996) all tracks emanate that raw, heavy hitting analogue sound which albion is renown for. on the remix duties its the industrious arttu who delivers a seriously heavy remix which is a real dancefloor weapon.

resopal is proud to celebrate its first collaboration with one of the most talented new actors of the swizerland scene. this three tracker vinyl displays the colorful musical palette of qlons, with a fresh batch of rhythms and pulses in the true tradition of house and techno. please wack out to it with a big smile on your face !

relax your body is a killer slice of narcotic, mid-tempo italian heaviness from way back in the late 80s. coming out on italys full time label, an italo disco imprint that embraced the burgeoning house scene in italy, and finding favor across europe and the uk with djs like andrew weatherall, its klf sampling groove and spoken, authoritative, mantra-like lyrics no doubt sound tracked some of the headiest moments in the corners of darkened, dry ice filled dance-floors throughout 1989 and beyond.

sonofdistantearth finally releases his debut parachute ep, exploring a raw and textured blend of techno ideas drawing from the epic melodies of us contemporaries such as levon vincent whilst evoking the desk-crushing saturation of the very same east coast noise-techno scene.

bursting forth on to the scene, solid, driving, hypnotic techno from this outstanding and mysterious artist.

the swedish trance duo son kite is back, releasing their first album in ten years. and they are on a mission. *dancing is a very important ritual. our main mission as artists is to make people get into this trance state*, they say. since the release of their third album *colours* in 2004, marcus henriksson and sebastian mullaert have been focusing on their other project minilogue, touring the world and gaining increasing popularity in the house and techno scene. with *prisma*, released on november 17th and consisting of seven tracks made between 2007 and 2014, the duo leaps back to the endless energy and enthusiasm they felt when they first started making music together in 1996. and back to what it is all essentially about, according to the two musicians: getting into the all-important dance ritual and reaching the trance state.

mother recordings welcomes their new addition to the family. david keno, one of the nicest and gifted person in electronic scene who already released on respectable labels such as noir music or get physical. mother025 includes 2 danceflloor bombs full of power and energy.

the first installment in the vinyl edition of the thema compilation strength in numbers finds the new york label reaching into its deepest corners to deliver four psychoactive cuts for the most discerning of djs and dancers alike to lose themselves in. norm talley has been a mainstay of the detroit electronic music scene since the mid 90s, and the sublime, pad-enriched tones of *space talk* perfectly sum up the mysterious soul he has made his name on. damien k. sahri shares the a side with talley, and despite being a newer talent previously seen on little helpers and adltd, his slender and immersive everything joint stands up to comparison with the caliber on this record. pressing on white colored & black marbled vinyl.

the vinyl arm of the lessizmore family makes a welcome return with this very special release that draws on close friends of the label for an adventure deep into the heady fringes of the house and techno world. our invited guest san proper is a powerhouse of the amsterdam music scene, operating in his own idiosyncratic sound world while maintaining connections with such esteemed operations as rush hour and perlon.

until recently, the legendary ricardo villalobos was the only one to remix acclaimed norwegian folk singer mari kvien brunvoll. ricardo s -celestial remix- of the track -everywhere you go-, has been widely played in the underground music scene this year. the italian dj,producer marco faraone, who s music has also made it into labels like desolat, all inn and moon harbour, loved mari s voice, and decided with his friend piegaja, to remix a different song called > something inside<, just for fun, himself and in his own dj sets. but when mari heard it, she decided to officially release it !!! check this masterpiece rework! limited one-sided vinyl 12 140gr gatefold! vinyl only

supermoll 01 the first vinyl release of the young techno label supermoll from cologne. rooted somewhere between a sound of cologne legacy, german experimental kraut attitudes and dirty acid vibes from oversea. jeandado opens with a heart-warming, melancholic synth solo that positions his track clearly in the glorious realms of pop. with striking toms and a burning bassline this piece tells the story of a life. the a side continues with universum, a beautifully leftfield perspective on electronic music. in old memories of a genre called synth pop the universe unfolds in front of your eyes (and ears). ludwig zibell s track sets a landmark for a very special place in köln: the herkulesberg, a so called -trümmerberg- of post-war debris in the center of the city. this special scenery gave the inspiration for his slowly progressing piece of intense deep techno art. -switcheroo- by diom celebrates reduction. hypnotic chimes and subtle changes echo the compositions of musicians like steve reich and other representatives of the minimal music scene. supported by tim sweeney, hans nieswand, tobias thomas, brandt brauer frick, roland m. dill, bryan kessler and many more. mastering: jörg burger cover: ludwig zibell

the uks steve lawler is undoubtedly a name heavily stitched into the fabric of global club culture. a child of the acid house generation, steve has always been embedded in a scene of his own making and as an artist, has consistently defied trends and genre with an unwavering passion for the whole electronic spectrum. his next release for seth troxlers imprint play it say

joey negros tastemaking and scene defining disco-house label z records is proud to announce its next full-length release, namely a debut album from sean mccabe entitled *it s time*. it is an lp that bucks the modern trend and shows up many of its peers by being one that is made of wholly original material, sounds and ideas, rather than one that leans on tired and classic samples.

cut copy presents: oceans apart - vol 1, is the first of two vinyl 12 inch eps that compile a selection of un-mixed highlights from the dj mix compilation, for djs, vinyl collectors and home listeners. globetrotting melbourne ambassadors cut copy present oceans apart, a 19-track snapshot of their hometowns thriving underground dance music scene and club culture. this first volume includes michael ozone (esp institute), andras & oscar (mexican summer, dopeness galore), nile delta (cutters), roland tings (internasjonal).

all-day and all-night cultural entertainment center and athenian place-to-be, six d.o.g.s, has launched its brand new label, six d.o.g.s records. its first release under the gilda series, which will be focusing on contemporary, club-oriented electronic music, is lemos *kay&#305,,,,kç&#305,,,,*. lemos, the wonder-boy of greek underground dance scene, delivers the goods with a cover of *kaykci*, a greek (with turkish-like aroma) folk song, originally written in 1948. the song is a staple of traditional greek music, having been covered by numerous artists through the years. lemos nine minute long take features the beautiful vocals of folk-jazz singer, natasha mindrinou. in typical lemos style, the track is a dubby techno - house trip to the stars, retaining the core of the original song, basic melodies and lyrics. this leads-up to a deep, hypnotic but epic, huge cut that will surely move after hours dancefloors all-over. a remix by kreon, the greek maitre of contemporary minimal techno. he takes the original parts of kay&#305,,,,kç&#305,,,, under a low key bass carpet that extends to 12 minutes. stripped down, with emphasis on crystal clear rhythmics and in full swing, the track takes a whole new meaning. smartly placed vocals that fit in the after-hours aura and a hands-up moment towards the end, kreon brings the heat akin to the sound of ricardo villalobos and rpr.

*eat my pussy* is the delightfully nasty debut solo release from latvian artist anet k., coming out on pomelo november 24th. the title track, featuring anets vocals and production, functions as both a demand and endearing request, fusing her encyclopaedic knowledge of electro with a cunning lyrical twist. with such a explicit title, it should come as no surprise that the inspiration for *eat my pussy* comes from firsthand experience. anet k. is no stranger to the scene – as a long-term resident of berlin she has contributed vocals to several recent releases, including barkers *like an animal* on leisure system. for the remixes, dj stingray presents the vocals as an even more aggressive command, while the legendary egyptian lover raps some addictive verses and completely revamps the arrangement, presenting his personal ode to cunnilingus in an earworm chorus. on the dance floor or between the sheets: you wont forget *eat my pussy* anytime ...

based in brest in france, prima luce is both an ode to old school techno sounds and the actual underground scene. taking its power in space imagery, the label pursuit the dream to follows, as long as possible, the rave way that made its taste for powerful and intense electronic aesthetics.

the debut release from pocket money brings together 4 of our favourite artists from the underground scene, bringing the heat from france, berlin and all the way from the us. each artist shedding their unique styles to bring together a va with different colours flavours, sampling pocket moneys varied sounds and giving a little taste of whats to come in the future.

another vinyl installment from rotterdam based citrus recordings. hard hitting drum & bass just as you like it. heading up the 12inch we find ukrainian drum & bass prodigy nick bee delivering massively on iridium.the waspy bass sounds and bouncy drums make this a real floor filler and an excellent addition to your neuro sets. we continue with coincidence by an up and coming duo from lincoln, uk! soligen & type 2 have recently been conquering the scene doing split releases with the likes of state of mind and bcee. if you havet heard of them, perhaps its time you did. naughty full on techno flavored beats for the get down crew, best not to sleep on it!

the platform is extremely crowded, however, and she cant get to mick, who is standing at the opposite end, so she shouts his name. two other passengers relay the message to mick that sue wants to talk with him. what does she want? mick relays back. tell him that im not going to marry richard, sue shouts. why not? mick asks. -because i love you! she relays. when the message finally gets to mick, he tries to make his way through the crowd but he cant get to sue, so he climbs on top of the crowd and walks over the peoples shoulders to get to her. in the final scene, they embrace while the crowd cheers.

for the second release anagram called upon 3 compelling artists, exploring their vibrant auditory pieces. one of the most talented artists in the dutch scene, stefan vincent, joins the label on anagram002 together with their own sinfol. furthermore, they welcome octual, the newest addition to the anagram family.

assalto industriale is a six minutes and thirty-seven seconds track of industrial assault, name wanted to launch the next project assalti industriali. the track targets who live above and below the underground rome techno scene

rainman ep is the first release of iori wakasa, our japanese family member, on our label. he is a well known artist in the electronic scene and just released on highgrade records and saw records his last works

hopeworks opened just under two years ago, in the heart of sheffields former industrial centre. this empty warehouse has since become the hedonistic epicentre of the citys vibrant all night clubbing scene as chief resident and director of hopeworks, lo shea has built the ethos of the space from the ground up. having hosted an enviable list of international guest artists as well as showcasing the best of tomorrows talent, hopeworks has become an essential melting pot for the cultural and musical future of a city whose electronic heritage has surpassed its industrial one. a platform to release the music inspired by the space and its loyal crowd, not to mention the artists who have contributed to its success, makes perfect sense. who better to take the helm of this debut voyage than lo shea himself… following his successful seaghdha series, liam continues to flesh out a distinctive sound that doesnt easily fit into genre divides, but which is informed and inspired by all those late nights. often functional, always perfectly weighted - his productions have - given the diverse & astonishing energy of the space that feeds them - gained support from djs and dancers the world over… this is 100% mixed in sheffield & believe us, hope, works.

180 g vinyl! a single track with four interpretations, all at the hands of a new creative connection between international feel founder mark barrott, german scene veteran / running back boss gerd janson and his production partner tuff city kids.

emerging nyc label lost soul enterprises present hidden city, their third 12 inch release and first single-artist ep. these four tracks by brooklyn native j slusher, made in collaboration with his fellow artists in the boroughs thriving experimental techno scene, are dark, menacing excursions into after hours territory. his previous work as a noise artist under various monikers (opponents, privilege, unstable systems) informs a uniquely uncompromising take on club music. slusher takes a stripped-down, industrial approach to percussion and populates it with otherworldly vocal snippets and growling synths. the result is hypnotic, evoking the severe moods and disused spaces so vital to the secret nightlife of the city.

a long awaited studio album of saint, petersburg based live-electronic music trio d-pulse. for the past few years d-pulse has released their music on such established labels as island, tirk, teardrop, gomma, and theomatic. mostly known for their remixes, band decided to bring their debut studio album via their very own imprint - vernal records. the band s melancholic sound echoing from the numerous factories and forests of their homecity, izhevsk, fused with exeptional production established d-pulse as one of the most vivid and respected live acts on the contemporary russian indie and electronic music scene.

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blacknecks is the new, anonymous side project of two prominent uk garage producers & remixers, known for remixing a string of top 40 singles, as well as having their own minor hit in the late naughties. their continued involvement in the uk urban music scene belies their long held passion for the harder edged sounds of techno ... really hot stuff!

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one of the hottest greek commendations to the electronic music scene is mark spanoudakis aka kreon. someone may know him because of his releases on cecille, robsoul, below, resopal, be_chosen or freerange. but also with his companion lemos he has some stuff out there like on labels resopal red or be chosen. with his very versatile sound he achieved high rotation and made it into the playlists of international top acts & compilations. for his debut on plastic city he predicts a revolution...

as bass culture proudly reaches its 40th release, it gives us great pleasure to welcome back john jastszebski after he last turned out an ep for us back in 2012. releases for phonogramme and robsoul in the past two years have confirmed that he is a force to be reckoned with in the booming parisian house and techno scene. his approach on the would be back e.p fits in perfectly with the bass culture aesthetic, delivering tracks with a simple immediacy, always loaded with soul in just the right places, but never shirking the all-important groove. > would be back< s sturdy beat leads neatly up to a colourful burst of piano chords and rousing strings that make this into a perfect summer house cut. > fevrier< comes on with an entirely different season in mind, as mysterious and dubby tendrils of synths and samples unfurl around each other with a distinctly wintry mood. > my girl< meanwhile keeps the energy levels up with a stripped back, punchy beat, filling the space in the mix out with rousing pads that soothe and uplift.for a remix of > would be back<, we decided to turn to a long-time legend of the uk house scene, nail. his remix takes a more emotive approach to johns original, dropping in some playful synth lines and dreamy effects with stunning results. reaching across all seasons, situations and times of day and night, the would be back e.p delivers just the kind of versatile house music that sets our souls alight here at bass culture

oneiro, pronounced o-ni-ro is the greek word for dream. 12 tones first ever vinyl release on klik records can be described as a dream crafted magically by the duo that represents the new era in the greek electronic music scene. based in the western part of the country, their sound is a unique blend of european tech house with the characteristic mediterranean touch. pure deepness. thats what oneiro ep is about.