markus wormstorm, the one man phenomenon, is back with his new album. in it wormstorm experiments with down tempo pulses, bernard herrmann style compositions , african click singing, anime &#769,,,sampling and xhosa rapping. unlike his previous albums, wormstorm presents a whole new style called african electronic , which combines his passion for the cultural effects of south africa along with his expertise in electronic music and classical composing. figure in field consists from a various amount of collaborations, keeping you captivated and fascinated leading into his fantasyworld and - at the same time - into the reality of modern south-africa.

an anachronism is a chronological inconsistency in some arrangement, especially a juxtaposition of person(s), events, objects, or customs from different periods of time. the most common type of anachronism is an object misplaced in time, but it may be a verbal expression, a technology, a philosophical idea, a musical style, a material/textile, a plant or animal, a custom or anything else associated with a particular period in time so that it is incorrect to place it outside its proper temporal domain. frustrated funk welcomes heinz kammlers teleportation process detected while in progress itpdwip project to its roster.

vinyl only ... butch s newest offering retechno 2 is a bass heavy, dark, two track techno delight...... the kick drums are intense, the samples interesting and the synths are apparent too butch’s quirky style of production which can be heard throughout the ep.... first up is magnetic, which has a futurist edge with its spaceship sounds and deep grooves... on the b side antimatter is packed with energy, a driving bass line and fierce drops. butch’s productions are raw, powerful and robust a release not for the faint hearted.

when umek introduced his moniker zeta reticula at the beginning of the century, he got the following review: “zeta reticula sounds something like a cross between basic channel style minimalism & anthony rothers electro formulas” here the main man does it once again, unleashing four pulsating electro workouts, with more than a little nod to aux 88.

solarism is the result of a common fascination for landscapes and a passion for contemplation. after two decades of an unbreakable friendship, we have finaly imaginated this protean entity to express what contemplation has offered us and how it connects us to the world, describing those experiences through music compositions, dj performances and welcoming other artists to release their art.after our first release with arno e. mathieu -existance project-, we are really proud to welcome one of our musical friend on solarism, the non-stop track maker from home invasion label, franck roger !on a1 franck brings a real fusion of cosmics and classic deep house vibes, remembering his first love with electronic music but definitely oriented to his nowaday modern vision of sounds. the melodic groove of the calimbas percussions drives you till the heart of the track and his swinging drum, to never let you go and brings you up in a neverending hypnotic mind dance. on b1, arno e. mathieu version push the hypnotic vibe of -tiger in the hood- using the original arpegiator theme, and brings the track to a deep techno level for a textured and anthemic experience. ponctuated by a strings hit appearence and supported by a non stop heavy bass-line, the track progression brings us till a melodic synth conclusion true to arno fusionned style... welcome back in solarism

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

some more homegrown beats from elvis cassetta on morris audio! after his huge tune humney (morris audio 94), mr. cassetta is ready with another fine ep called longstreet claps. the title track is a deep and upbuilding house tune with cool vocals and a sexy bassline and shows elvis more subtle side of house. more of that please! the remix courtesy of up and coming london/leeds duo jammhot (madtech, roots of bloom, morris audio) taking a more stripped down approach, but as sexy as the original version. the b-side offers two straight club cuts, elvis cassetta style! and yes, elvis is his real name! enjoy!

on the newest star time release, kon reworks “the bottle”. most should be familiar with this song but this gets the standard kon treatment, an intro that builds dropping into the bottle’s infamous chords bass line breakdowns and more. for the flipside kon remixes the rework for more of a housier vibe, chopping some vocal sections and some guitar ala george benson style.

one of the most charismatic and respected djs in poland, eltron (aka eltron john) presents what is probably the most expressely club-oriented record in transatlantyk history. his four track offering sounds much like his sets - ferocious and subtle, raw and sophisticated at the same time. the main mix of b&s blends druggy deepness inspired by the vibe of 90s tribal america with uk funky riddims, creating the sort of pneumatic house groove that never fails to get the party rocking. this simple, yet meticulously produced tune has already been road-tested and received enthusiastic feedback from a number of jocks around europe, and the vinyl version seems destined to strengthen its deserved banger-with-a-message status. the dub version of fuses layers of darker, industrial bleeps with a classic break and a rather healthy dose of echo. trippy and rough, yet exhilarating - it is exactly the kind of track you want to hear in a dark warehouse. switch to the b-side for the light , where sampled vocals, pitched-down drums and fuzzy pads are combined to form a unique specimen of lo-fi r n b, eltron-style. this hazy groove is guaranteed to guide dancers ever-so-gently into the light of the morning. finally, reprise exposes the bare bones of the original. with its dubby, in-your-face quality, it is one for the track heads, definitely.

the btrax records label is back after few years off, and we are sure that new ep will not disappointed you. we are very proud to put out 2 stunning tracks made by one of the label founder : ben men from paris - france.french electronic music scene activist since the early 1990s, ben men is a multifaceted artist, both dj, records dealer, producer and party promoter. since 2001, ben men s btrax parties are hosted at legendary rex club. co-founder of the label -btrax records” with releases of the legendary 7 scan from detroit, vince watson, electric rescue, scan x, julian jeweil, mr c... he was co-founder and manager of record stores statik and basement trax records from 1996 to 2002.just a quick description of the tracks, “the journey” is… as you can imagine, a musical journey track clearly dedicated to the label influences. landscapes of twisting textures, brooding melodics which embarks upon a stunningly trippy journey of it s own.“morning glory” a straight-up slice detroit-infused melodic techno, adds a tough drum line and sweeping touches, as his signature style shines through

the third ep of the trilogy works following the releases d6&d7 from sundance in 2012 and flying one hand from op.disc in 2015 comes this one. a) side is the unreleased dub version of the previously released same titled track. b) side is the fine interweave of radiqs percussion + fumiyas base/beat groove with soul vocals. the sound is different from the style of dirtriix works and the each has its distinctive own groove.

roman poncet returns to figure with another batch of deadly efficient tools featuring four productions in his stripped-back signature style. opener vicious sets the stage with a snappy and muscular breakbeat holding the rhythm down tightly until creeping synths reveal the track’s true, eery intentions. marguerite is more welcoming, with gentle percussion and dubbed out chords making for a loop that could go on forever. the b-side is another example of skillfully sculpting sounds both lean and powerful. on atome i ricocheting synth echoes and fine layers of percussion sway back and forth until they collapse into an extended atmospheric breakdown. starting out reduced to its very nucleus, the second version slowly lets an electrifying tension fill the blank spaces. comprising a set of bare-bone grooves as slick as they are powerfully moving, roman poncet delivers another ep in true figure fashion that is sure to stay in the bag for a long time.

with their second longplayer meanderlust, randweg undertake a trip along melodic fields and rhythmic turns. the songs sound self-willed yet catchy: they are feel-good-music with an experimental core. with unusual instrumentation (clarinet, guitar, bass, cajon, computers) and unique style, randweg treads a previously untrodden path: a detailed one, sensitive, gentle and scratchy, one that you would like to go more often now. (de: bug)

killer deep spaced out electro tracks!!! over 20 years ago shad t. scott and his pal seven set up isophlux records, miamis infamous first electronic imprint releasing, as they put techno, electro, funk, experimental, and anything good. now in year 2016, shad under his gosub alias releases this sunday at battle ship key titled ep for barba records, staying true to that initial principle. its far away from just being good though, its beautiful and warm electronic music at its best, oozing chill and feel good moods. original two tracks are accompanied with a remix by second time appearing on barba - jtc aka tadd mullinix who this time nicely surprised us with his ol school ny style house beauty. overall one fine classic record this, period.

official deluxe gatefold sleeve edition, made with full approval of the original compilers. the original 1979 greensleeves “original rockers” compilation was instrumental in bringing the music of augustus pablo to an international audience and with this 2lp set greensleeves pay tribute to that landmark release with a second disc of further cuts of the original albums classic rhythms including some rare sides making their album debut.

yoruba records is proud to open 2016 with a forward thinking ep and album teaser from yoruba fan favourite toto chiavetta. hailing from catania, sicily, his deeper influenced house sound is a hit at yoruba and we couldnt be more excited to welcome him back. this ep opens with the beatless mix of * impermanence*, the title track from his forthcoming album. tshaka campbells vocals lend unbelievable perspective to this jazzy, guitar-led chill out track, while also giving listeners some serious food for thought, an easy track to lose yourself in. up next is * take care*. influenced by the classic chicago sound, this bass line driven cut pushes the style in new directions while maintaining an absolute dance floor focus, a must-have to kick off the year. we close with * be the wind*. this techy, spaced out groove is well suited for the late night hours, its moody synth lines gently tease as you await the addition of the dance floor ready percussive combination. we hope you enjoy the forward thinking sounds of this release as much as we’ve been excited to bring them to you.

this is the much sought-after album from 1978 reissued as lp vinyl for the first time. showcase was recorded with the revolutionaries and the aggrovators and mixed by ossie hibbert in a vocal & dub extended version style. the lp comes with the original artwork, 180 gram heavy weight, remastered, new vinyl cut and leaflet with extended linernotes. jimmy riley is a veteran reggae singer who started his career as harmony singer for the treasure isle label with producer arthur duke reid and joined also the rocksteady stars the uniques in replacing slim smith for a brief run of hits before deciding to go solo.

welcome to the fifth installment of the the opium audio flower series. featuring a percussive and minimalistic trip by the label boss destrict. a journey into contaminated rhythmical patterns and warn pads that are distinctive of his own style. the release follow on the b-side with a trippy reinterpretation of the original mix made by the destrict partner in crime u-more. the release feature also 2 locked groove, one from the russian talent sil and one tool form the u-more remix.

repress. the third instalment on kutmah s experimental izwid imprint, south london dj and producer al dobson jr. creates a 15 track deep, exploration of soulful, tribal drums and abstract musical curation. otherworldly and nuanced beats re-imagine the score of the sampledelic funk tale. one that s non-geographical but rather lost in loops, journeying through the time and space that exists within your headphones. alternating between cosmic vocal rips and a myriad of loose, soul-infused beat tape-style sketches with its digital flourishes, sounds from the village vol. 1 sees the sunrise and sunset over a bohemian musical vista

bar musica kicks off 2016 in style with a new ep from bartomoleo that features one hot original as well as remix from einzelkind.

two sides of the chicago boy jon doppler... two of the tracks is pure deep electric housemusic! while the other two has a more free-style feeling but in space of course!! dont miss this one...!

legowelt returns to unknown to the unknown for another bunch of wonderful excursions through obsolete musical technology under the banner sampling winter. leading with the title track, this finds danny wolfers on a soulful and deep house vibe with a wandering and mesmerising melody, warm pads and super shuffling garage style rhythm. on the flip is “beach oceano” which is equally rich in soulfulness but more on the deeper techno vibe, with its sharp and hypnotising arpeggio backed by galactic melodies and glistening pads. all accentuated by analogue tape hiss in the background. this is raw!

on soma ep warszaw based duo mech installs four tracks in the cryptic reduced style of thomas brinkmann’s max/ernst series. the guys deliver an audio work production on resopal that hovers among forms such as techno, minimalism, and ambient. on all four tracks the elements are limited but the output bounces and rattles within - moving and exploring into more experimental zones of minimalism like plastikman, brinkmann, or former mille plateaux. a damn solid four tracker whether you know the math or not.

mono junks dum records has been dictating trends in the world of minimalistic techno since the 1990s, and its 34th release is as special as any. this one comes from label boss kimmo rapatti aka mono junk vs mesak, who is better known as fellow finn, tatu metsätähti, aka one half of mr velcto fastener and someone who has released on dexter & steffis klakson. together the pair serve up three mixes of their jam and an additional track. title track deep in my mind is a paranoid techno cut with freaky vocal riffs repeating the title as gurgling synth lines and sleek drums rumble below. twitchy synths and high pressure perc add to the hypnotic effect, and overall its easy to see this one making for some perfectly weird dance floor moments. the mix by mono junk is completely the opposite: in his hands it is a beat-less, serene and beautifully styled electro cut that takes you deep into brain soothing space. the electro mind version is then a full on electro jam, with plenty of aqueous synths and fluid lines all squiggling along in classic detroit style. final track sysdrum is back to the raw, with angsty drum lines, crisp and slapping snares and oodles of reverb all making for a brain frying trip.

unequal is a label founded by anselm from frankfurt am main in 2015. ranging from deep, spaced out analog techno to more droning, industrial rough sounds, the aim is to give an impression of whats going on in the ffm underground these days. sophisticated broken beats and modular synths are essential for this project. unequal means not to be just one specified style but an open-minded platform to express a diverse view of music within the techno genre. with his first ep called -gral-, anselm delivers some cold, moody techno tracks with spherical soundscapes as an connecting element. the title track on the a side is a journey through wide open extramundane synth layers and bubbling acid drops covered by a voluminous bass. b1 is a bit more conventional one with driving hi-hats and slightly jacking beat whereas b2 is four-to-the-floor trippy stripped-down minimalism for the heads.

since his frst appearance on jeudi with true our favourite monte has developed his very own unique style. coming from the nerdish synth world and being a big carpenter fan his now darker approach to his sound was a consequent progression. we are great admirers of his art and proud to present his 3rd release , the radical ep on jeudi records

eric ericksson is back with his fourth release on swedish brandy productions. a stunning hot deep four tracker. excellent quality productions in every aspect that differs a bit in style.
in the past eric has also released on labels such fragile, planet e communications, papa records, freerange and local talk. his full length album will be released this spring on swedish brandy productions.

infuse drop their first 12- of 2016 which sees howl ensemble take the reigns for a fine 3 tracker. nexus is a bottom heavy warehouse groove with plexus providing able support with its deeper aquatic style whilst sexus rounds things off with an altogether trippier experience

the italian serves up 4 tracks of analogue proto-techno. the style can be defined as techno of an esoteric nature with elements from 90’s warehouse material mixed with vhs horror movie aesthetics. moans, groans, whips and desire can be felt throughout the record with a lustful theme running throughout. violet poison s trademark post-punk aesthetic and industrialism are in fine form for 007 with shades of rhythmic noise, experimental dark ambient and power electronics. full printed sleeves.

italian trio agents of time make their ellum debut with a weighty, two track release. magma shares remnants of label head maceo plexs own formidable style, with compelling synths, punchy claps and a rumbling bassline. obsidian is finally seeing a release after causing heat from fur coat’s feature in their bbc essential mix a few months ago. heady, powerful, stirring, expertly crafted, adjectives that are regularly used for ellum releases and agents of time have confidently followed their predecessor’s footsteps. agents of time are andrea di ceglie, fedele ladisa and luigi tutolo. making music together since july 2013, they have clocked up an album on stem records and the massive polina ep on correspondent. their supporters include dixon, agoria and tiga, and their sound has been brought to over 20 countries through a live platform with analogic instruments.

debut release on ron trent’s new musicandpower label. two tracks of deep, spiritual chicago house in ron’s distinctive style that blends jazz and african rhythms. hand stamped white labels. limited pressings.

tectonic label boss pinch returns to home territory with his latest tales from the darkside. hard, uncompromising beats, sculpted for twisted dancefloors. lead track ‘screamer’ sees recent collaborator and grime-legend, riko dan, pick up the mic to voice pinch’s industrial garage style rhythm, true to terror-form. complementing the darkside sonics, riko’s savage delivery threatens from the offset, with no let-up, no sign of weakness. not for the faint hearted. flip for ‘no justice’, seeing pinch on solo production duties providing a sub-heavy pounding rhythm, twisting an almost ragga style beat in dark dub territory. police sirens wail around calamitous thunder and atmospherics before the beat pounds in. second drop brings warped basslines to the forefront, pushing things further down the rabbit hole. ‘screamer’ has been played on bbc radio 1 on the benji b show, also featured on mary-anne hobbs’ 6 music show. dj support from the likes of mumdance, loefah & many more.

having previously used their dnuos ytivil offshoot to release material from their nearest and dearest (think batu, bruce, hodge and alex coulton), bristol’s livity sound crew turns to unknown french producer simo cell. the two tracks showcased here are a rather fine introduction to this newcomer, with opener “piste jaune” offering a clandestine blend of stuttering electro bass, discordant analogue percussion hits and spooky electronics. the mystery man goes for the jugular on “cellar door”, with pitched-down, bleep style melodies and liquid electronics riding an off-kilter, broken techno groove. another fine livity release.

bad taste recordings hit 2016 in severe kinetic style with a fresh pair of tracks launching the identity of malux, the new neurofunk-focussed moniker of established bass producer skope (inspected). with turbine and fonk the agenda is clear – energetic, funk-fuelled dnb driven by detailed low-frequency design and a boisterous rave vibe.
turbine carries with it a stripped aesthetic, with a percussive pattern driven by the snare and wonky plucked synth work. this is heads-down, bassface material for ravers to get into step to.
fonk on the flip hits a cheeky upbeat tone, switching slickly between bass textures punctuated by staccato sonic fragments.
with support from scene titans such as andy c, the upbeats and radio play from friction on bbc r1 and crissy criss on kiss fm, malux has immediately caught the attention of those who know. bad taste hits the nail on the head again, introducing another name with a big destiny into the halls of dnb.

zackey force funk was born into this wild world in tucson, az in 1974. in and out of prison since the age of 17, zff began producing on pirated software his brother gave to him once he had given up a life of crime to focus on writing tunes and raising his family. first discovered by kutmah back in the golden era of myspace, zackey’s signature “force funk sound” swiftly grabbed the attention of a number of formidable producers. as these tunes were scattered across various labels, finding their homes on their respective collaborator’s projects, zff continued to hone his style, delving deeper into the psychedelic future funk realm of which he has created for himself. the fruits of his discipline all add up to “electron don” hnr52 a 15-track collection of early productions that serves as the initial transmission of a fantastical mind that has many more stories to tell. “electron don” gathers together various unreleased and classic tracks recorded by zackey force funk circa 2009-2011 in tucson, az. included here are a treasure-trove of classic productions by the electron don himself, as well as tracks by luminaries salva, mike gao, lorn, jellphonic, cupp cave, crimekillz, mark lowe and paolo xz.
pressing on white vinyl.

parallax 03 - this upcoming release on parallax features two fresh cuts by yogg on the b-side, and the first taste from his new collaboration with another tel-aviv based producer -pharaoh. 460 is a 10 minute run of subtle deep atmospheres and flucuating dub sequences. for now shows yoggs more violent techno style with its accentuated offbeats & industrial leaning patterns. oo-oo brings this one to closure on a quite but powerful note, with a more lush texture and subtle serial sequencing.

the home taping label return with a highly accomplished release by london based producer duff disco. already known for the eclectic nature of his work, duff disco moves it around effortlessly on this ep from the raw and underground sounds of feed the horse to the more classic motor city influenced vibes of the heat and finishes it off in some style with the chunky beatdown beats of you and nothing else .

if you ve followed local talk thru the years you ve most likely noticed how we like to throw a few curve-balls every now and then. for our 65th release we ve got gomma boss mathias modica aka munk and ndatl head honcho kai alce sharing the black gold. two producers with their own unique style presenting something special. while munk s original version of hot medusa is a shimmering and warm head-nodding & toe-tapping jam, the remix by mr alce is deep, soulful and musically rich house. two very different takes on one track, take your pick. on the flip munk delivers purple dust. this time he s upped the tempo a few bpm s, accompanied by a deep bassline with lush melodic synths and chords. mr alce ends the 12- with a dub of hot medusa which is brilliant from start to finish. another highly recommended and essential release.

following releases from kreon and lemos, equivalence returns for its third record with the jazz-infused crossover sound of glacial. george laimos (aka lemos) and ilan manouach have spent years crafting a style that combines sultry live instrumentation with subtle electronics in a unique yet natural meeting point between tradition and innovation. in 2012 they released their defining moment to date, a long player on the welcome to masomenos helmed hotel costes series, while more recently they appeared on six d.o.g.s with the entropy e.p.

as the d edge label clocks up release number 24, it turns to the phil hinter ensemble for a fantastic three track package that is filled with fresh house vibes. phil hinter ensemble is a joint project by phil s main pillars philogresz and german simon hinter. they have ties with labels like their own phil, love unlimited vibes and of course d-edge. previous eps have gone down well around the world and simon hinter s smart grooves and sample based fill-ins blends with the wombastic bass and shivering synth lines of philogresz perfectly. up first is the owl, a squelchy, synthetic house track with lively drums and chords and magical trumpets all making for a party starting track. it is perfectly arranged and expertly musical, unlike much of today s plastic and sample heavy sounds. in the air then gets even more playful with glossy synth stabs, rumbling bass and diva vocals all bouncing along in a charismatic style that is full of colour. struggle then gets intimate and final with scurrying little percussive sounds, burst of afro vocal, down low sine waves and icy snares all making for a perfectly seductive minimal techno brew

zoo lab is proud to present the first vinyl and for this, they have decided to focus on the italian duo dubfluss which have already released in labels like moan, serkal and bla bla music, yoruba grooves and more. -sumobooth- and -falser lullaby- reflect their typical minimal dub style, rich of synth, variations and vocals. two tracks are finely worked to have a great impact in the dancefloor. near them, there are two very characteristic remixers who have proposed their own versions of -sumobooth-: arado ( desolat-moon harbour ) with a strong techno version played around the world, from india to germany, and neverdogs (moan-music on), with a classic tech style version played during music on parties at amnesia ibiza.

mit seinem debütalbum look up im gepäck kommt der weisse us-rapper mod sun aus minnesota zu uns auf tour, nachdem er in den staaten die letzte vans warped tour absolvierte. mod sun s style ist eine entspannte mixtur aus hiphop, r&b, g-funk und pop, die er nach ersten eps, mixtapes und kollabos (u.a. mit schoolboy q) nun erstmal mit zahlreichen gästen wie machine gun kelly, jody highroller oder g-eazy auf albumlänge präsentiert.

myles serge is a dj, musician and recording artist who has released on a vast swathe of labels that as well as metamorphic, also includes ferox, caduceus, knotweed, ilian tape, sweatshop, night drive music, thema, pushmaster disc and his own imprints (ms), re(form), space, (ms), and dosed recordings. he describes himself as a “reclusive perfectionist”, whose haunting production sound reflects influences from early detroit and chicago electronic music. but myles has a style of his own that blurs the lines between techno and house

chicago style featuring whooshing strings, grinding bass and generally heavily elevating vibes. flipping over to side b things quickly get deeply hypnotic and very acidic indeed courtesy of pagan ritual’s squelching and jacking box-jam ‘think like me’, another bomb no doubt destined to sit in many a dj-bag for a long time.

ltd warehouse found! support by josh wink, nick curly, 2000andone, dubfire, matthias tanzmann, raresh, davide squillace, nekes and johnny d... the new jewel from mannheim, ray okpara finally celebrates after his great records on oslo, drumpoet and area remote his debut on cecille records. ray okpara belongs, together with nick curly and johnny d., to the rajo crew. hes an inherent part of the mannheim house scene. what you get is a strong three tracker with soul, heart and energy, a great constellation for showing up rays skills and style. dear friends and music lovers, check your case for the new talent! hope you enjoy...

solarism is the result of a common fascination for landscapes and a passion for contemplation.after two decades of an unbreakable friendship, we have finaly imaginated this protean entity to express what contemplation has offered us and how it connects us to the world, describing those experiences through music compositions, dj performances and welcoming other artists to release their art.we are really happy to introduce you to this new space of expression, with two arno e. mathieu’s pieces of music and a juju & jordash remix.on a1, as an expressive musical landscape, « ginger & lemon » describes a melancolic journey, starting with a balearic theme over a 707 tom groove, a melodic bass-line and some intense chords till a dark and tragic synth ending. a2 is the juju & jordash remix of « ginger & lemon » in a real moody jacking & swinging style, perfect for the crazyness of club s peaktime. on b1 « hapax» is another arno’s long narrative jam of acid and melodic synth, over a powerful bass-line and a driving drum, recounting the appearance of something which happen only once, but which always let his imprint.b2 is the arno’s drumless version of « hapax » for a more contemplative experience…welcome in solarism

who would have ever thought? the g man found himself a protege. after the odd 50+ solo releases offered through his phoenix g imprint mr.g has found himself a young producer that has a style that connects with the phoenix g output thus far. with g opening his bag of tricks to him, this cant go wrong. mysterious jayson wynters offers a 4 track record that is hazy, technoid and threads into deep territories every now and then.

red laser is back with a blinder. a set of hardcore manctalo uniting manchester & paris. kid machine returns to the label with a sci-fi chugger done in his unique deep style. tommy walker 3 turns on the lasers and tears down the rave.alan dente from the infamous les yeux orange crew rips classic vocals for some classic sunrise sound tracking. red laser stalwart starion closes the ep on a reflective italo-noir note.

hot on the heels of his brilliant superfoods trilogy of albums on bbe, australian production powerhouse inkswel returns with a brand new solo effort entitled unity 4 utopia . stellar collaborators steve spacek, recloose, crazy p, lay-far, kid sublime, mark de clive-lowe & colonel red all make an appearance help to make inkswel s quest for musical utopia a reality, and the album certainly does not disappoint. as the man himself puts it: -we need to work together if we want happiness and furthermore if we want positive change- this is mirrored in music, collaboration being key-. echoes of early hip hop, 80 s boogie, disco and house can all clearly be heard, all woven together by inkwel s uniquely soulful, futuristic yet vintage production style. drawn together by an abundantly positive feeling, vocal performances and beats are all faultlessly smooth and highly polished, but somehow the album retains a real sense of fun. already touring tirelessly, unity 4 utopia could well be the project which elevates mr inkswel from an underground phenomenon into a household name.