fifty first recordings was created in 1994 out of a small but very productive studio in london called state 51 using the down time and the very talented engineers who had been brought together for state 51 s existing clients. state 51 was the go to studio for the likes of x-press 2, sharp, amalgamation of soundz. the engineers we worked with included mark woolford, james brown, james reynolds & mark yardley. fifty first recordings soon found a name for itself and was very quickly at the forefront of the new generation of uk garage music. we produced and released music in the 90s, for over 7 years, with the likes of tuff jam etc. and later went to develop other imprints such as konnect / test press / unda vybe / spread love / tick etc., some in partnership with producers and managed artists.

raw electronix all the way from medellin, colombia. it s retrograde youth making his debut on radio matrix. by serving us three different kind of tunes, he shows us he is definitely an artist to keep your eyes and ears focused on.

aus music is delighted to announce the debut album from long time house and techno tastemaker cassy. the double vinyl lp includes the full album on cd.

major discoveries found in a chicago basement shared with world! this collection shows vast possibilities and a hope for the future of house music that there is much more we still don t know! keep your eyes and ears wide open and support this label! encourage the search to continue. note the mr. fingers sounding track included.

stamp s back in business with two surefire disco edits from the mighty man power! after releasing some great original material on correspondent, hivern discs, throne of blood and voyeurhythm, the englishman-in-mexico shifts his focus to reinterpreting an early 80 s r&b hit and some hypnotising funk from the sultan of seduction. thnk u on the a side is all about building tension and teasing the crowd while ablett on the flip pushes up the tempo to create a break-heavy and hypnotic roller destined for peak time euphoria. unmistakable keys and excellent drum programming. keep em coming man powe

piramide registrazioni delivers music aiming to keep a solid sound integrity and coherence throughout time, yet not depending on a determined style. for its debut release piramide crew drops an hypnotic 3 tracker which puts the audience into a spiral of spacey and gritty sounds.

toms due is talented duo from etruria beat crew, they re now back once again on their home label with two bangers urania and caliope and two remixes. one from nina kravizs trip label young protégé nikita zabelin, the second from micol danieli, italian newcomer artist and owner of 030s vinyl record label. on the a side sit the two original tracks. urania is composed of a powerful techno groove on a simple but strong chord fitting perfectly on the climax of the middle of the track. second comes calliope, a toms due signature heavy rhythm with a happy techno synth melody, a must try for all dancefloors. on b side, nikita zabellin shows once again his minimal approach, pure analogue sounds with a bit of darkness. mico danielis chose to use a never ending rhythm that wont ever leave you alone, a very elaborate arrangement. keep an eye on this italian lady producer!

as we move into the summer months, yoruba records is pleased to present this tasteful rendition of celebration of oggun from the much acclaimed sunlightsquare. based on a traditional yoruba chant performed by havanas abbilona, sunlightsquare takes the original and gives it a modern deep house touch. a soulful tribute to the protector in the orisha system, sunlightsquare provides a rhodes-driven melody that accompanied by powerful chants will have you grooving any time of day or night. a2 finds us with the stripped down yoruba soul beats version from osunlade himself. a unique percussive number that keeps the soul of the original – the bata drums command you to move your body in celebration. as we flip the record over we kick off with the yoruba soul mix. using the backbone of the beats mix, this nearly seven minute ballad is an absolute must-have in your bag. a smooth, subtle bass keeps you grooving as it makes way for the vocal – elevating you in the spirit of dance. lastly, we close with a stunning mix by none other than trinidadiandeep. this future yoruba classic is as deep as it comes. guaranteed to keep the floor moving, this must-listen tracks pads help round out an ep were extremely excited to bring you.

sound carrier volume 8it’s back to the cosmos with the latest instalment in chris carrier’s always-on-point series, sound carrier. the label is a home for the prolific paris artist’s techno stylings, and no.8 in the series focuses on a galactical fight theme – taking us from terra firma up into the skies and beyond. the first track, ‘alien blaster pistol’, couldn’t be more self-explanatory. mysterious keys parade over an ominous bassline while the beats keep things moving neatly. gentle chimes and bleeps are added, initiating a dialogue between the various high frequencies located in the top end. next up is ‘mahem (magneto hydrodynamic explosive munition)’, which steps into familiar sound carrier territory, that is… slightly unhinged. rolling along at a steady pace, the tune is rough, yet light with shimmering effects and charming wobbly chunks of bass. on side b chris gets gnarly on us with ‘earth invasion’. it’s the beginning of the end, so of course the music has to match that frightening prospect. gruff beats and stomping bass collide with cymbals, crunchy snares and mutant acid licks to create a beast. finally, ‘haumea brigade’ takes us into the twilight zone again, whirring fx float above hard-hitting beats and a mean b-line. eerie pads help to maintain a chilling tone throughout. deadly, the soundtrack to the end of days here on earth... prepare to evacuate!

reissue of an eye for an eye by byrne & barnes: a true westcoast/aor masterpiece, produced in legendary music city muscle shoals (alabama) and originally only released on japanese label climax. in 1981, robert byrne followed up to his 1979 album, blame it on the night, by teaming-up with multi-instrumentalist brendan barnes to record this rare westcoast classic. if they never recorded any other music together, both display incredible music career and went on to produce for many famous artists such as pointer sisters, patti austin, earth wind & fire, phil collins, brian mcknight, or boyz ii men to name just a few.

martin landskys long association with poker flat recordings continues with yet another exquisitely realized three-tracker. long since a staple of the underground electronic music scene in berlin and europe in general, landsky’s deft ear for dynamics and sense of off kilter dance-floor knowledge continues to do the business for djs and dancers alike. after the great success of vol.1 , landsky now presents ‘ekko traxx vol.2&#8242,,,. ‘echo my head’ is the perfect example - driving, focussed and funky, yet with a subtle undercurrent that keeps you slightly out of your comfort zone and locked in to the groove. weird night contains a spooky, discordant synth that raises the tension over and over, before giving way to a hard driving rhythm track that will see the late night heads fully losing themselves classic landsky style. that organ has a similar aesthetic, chunky rhythms and bass pulses for the floor, and synth stabs and melodic hooks that keep the track in constant forward motion.

von album zu album haben augustines nicht nur ihr klangspektrum erweitert, sie sind auch immer positiver geworden. beides steht ihnen außerordentlich gut und spiegelt sich hörbar im sound von »this is your life« wider.

lp in gatefold printed on uncoated paper and includes cd. the cd included in the lp version features the 12 tracks of the album in the same order. since the release of the album catapulte in 2013, media have been used to describing chevalrex music as miniature symphonies. for this album, rémy poncet, the handyman that plays himself all the instruments, writes his own lyrics and even makes his own cover, has decided to keep the same path but meanwhile, has grown in melodic power and maturity. i finally let my teen life behind, and from now on, offer me some peaks he sings in aussi loin. with this new release, there is reason to wager that chevalrex will be one of the future pearls that will be used as a reference for those who will venture out on the roads of french pop

the good folk at kat records deliver release no. 28 in the shape of a 4 tracker of tasty audio goodness covering disco, boogie, house and a rather splendid leftfield number that defies any form of categorisation! hlb (henri le blanc) is the man behind these and deffo one to keep close tabs on! the a side covers of the disco,house element nicely with thunder and straight up boogie with loves comin. not direct edits, but reversions with elements added to spice up and delight. the flip is a hammond lead beauty with 2 tracks that lean slightly left of centre. country churches is a low slung deep house chugger that really does tease all the way and we finish things off with the ace touch my soul. elements of broken beat, soul and funk with a top vocal hook to set it off.

vatos locos kingpin hector raises the bar after the stellar launch of his vl recordings label, with a solo follow up entitled jacuzzi killer ep . having appeared on many stalwarts of the underground house and techno label scene over the last 8 years including: desolat, mobilee, tsuba, 20:20 vision, 8bit, moan and decay, 2016 has witnessed the start of a new chapter in his already illustrious career with the birth of this new label project which launched with a bang at a packed vatos locos party at bpm mexico in january this year. jackuzzi killer is a four track ep packed full of that signature low slung, rolling groove we all know and love hector for. the cherry on top, a coveted and rare remix by detroit legend rolando will see vl recordings keep the music to the high standard that has become synonymous with hector and his vatos locos crew

the delivered sampling of featured artists on louie vega starring, is one for the record books and a must for any music aficionado as louie explains, this body of work is a masterpiece that will be party of my legacy. i see it up there on the same high shelf with albums like nuyorican soul, elements of life, and masters at work.

we talked a ton about lph co-owner and -founder jacques renault s debut lp, zentrum, so let s keep things brief and cut to the chase for off zentrum, the first remix ep to be spun off from that record. four remixes, all by lph family members, all burners. first ones by borrowed identity, second one s by nicholas, third ons by massimiliano pagliara, fourth ones by max mcferren. how multicultural! that s two continents and four countries represented! hot dog!

broken body is the follow-up to 2015s do it again single. this two-stepping banger is dripping with 90s retrofuturist sensualism, a heady and visceral latin jazz-tinged house track with a back beat guaranteed to get the dancefloor jumping. alister s trademark synth flourishes mingle with the vocals of returning collaborator rahan boxley, creeping into the mix with that repeating hook of jump on in, slim. when the beats are this infectious and the melodies are this strong, it s hard not to obey. on the flip side, you ll find the deep vibes of -ago-, an analog electronic freight train with a touch of acid mysticism, as well as -endgame-, an ethereal creeper replete with rolling arpeggios and drum machines. alister johnson is a staple of the toronto dj community and has commanded decks as far afield as the us, the eu, and south africa. his diverse production c.v. includes work for dinamo azari as well as the polaris-nominated zaki ibrahim. keep your ears on alister johnson, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

the first track is from the much in demand producer and dj tim reaper, he works his magic on the classic dem 2 ruff jungle anthem nice tune, a new take on the original jungle sound of the golden era. the second track is a vip of nice tune by dem 2 ruff themselves, new school vibes with enough of the classic vocal to keep the dance floor jumping. the third track is also from dem 2 ruff an unreleased gem from the vaults. a must for every jungle fan new and old. vinyl only release

8x12 inches! custom made usb device! inclusive slipmat! this collection is a must own piece for wax lovers and fans of loco dice, but also for fans of contemporary, club owning house and techno.

russian vinyl label spaghetti monster launches vinyl only va compilations called spaghetti tools.

london modular alliance is the raw and unpredictable music project from the uk’s best known, dedicated modular synth shop london modular. its members simon lynch, phil ventre and gavin pykerman met through a shared passion in modular synthesisers. impromptu gatherings and jams soon turned into live performances at clubs, festivals and museums. from the hushed environs of the tate modern and v&a to vast sweatboxs such as fabric, bloc, freerotation, weather and berghain, london modular clearly have a flair for all things modular. this year sees a return to bloc weekender as well as new adventures at festivals such as dekmantel. they create an intense live show with a huge setup of self-assembled modular gear. every set starts with one small looping beginning – a patch – and is expanded into a deep sonic landscape. with the use of cables they build unexpected circuits and explore the power of pure electronic sounds without the use of a digital software infrastructure. no laptops, no button pushing, everything is created on the spot using modular synthesizers and is based on live improvisations. overall lma tries to keep its live sets in the dark: unrecorded, off the internet and only for those who are present in the moment. a clear break with the capture-all mentality of the internet age.

long awaited 2016 repress! a collection of four deep, warm and fuzzy house tracks by outplay co-owners daniel leseman and junktion. while both daniel leseman and junktion are showcasing their individual talent on the release, their new collaborative project fouk sees the light of day for the first time! influenced by the soulful house sounds of old chicago and detroit, this vinyl debut from outplay shows you what they re all about.

frank and kristian s secret rosicrucian activities throughout the world has made it difficult for them to finalize some new Âme material. keep your heads up though, because here is the next release

taking a step back from packed yoshi classics, weve decided to keep it simple with this one, kings of tomorrows i want you for myself. this tune needs no introduction its a vocal powerhouse that had dancers singing along worldwide in the summer of 98.

second opus on mad in lyon by the frenchman himself: 69002 ep comes with the same unique motivation, getting the dance-floor rollin! true to the label motto -from thugs to clubs-, this collection of four seriously groovy tunes will keep the party going on those long sweaty nights. vinyl only

lux exterior is the long player follow up to sordid sound system’s debut ep in a year of 13 moons (invinc 04) which came out last year garnering plays from the likes of andrew weatherall, manfredas, mr tc, mutant disco and krossfingers.
the vinyl release is limited to 299 copies and includes a download code.

hans berg and johanna knutsson return to the ufo station with their fourth release, a powerful trippy trip, through warped time and space. and guess who was waiting for them at the station? well,none other than fellow space traveller dungeon acid, who delivers a remix that just might knock your space pants off. the title track alien power is obviously inspired by the quantum fusion core phase shift warp power engine that drives the ufo station, a steady beat to keep you on the right side of the force, whereas the dungeon acid remix is a musical interpretation of the great warp speed interdimensional flux mishap of the year 2216. the track dubby is so named because it inherently describes the core feeling of the track! alien choirs and synched synths meet long delay lines in this dreamy piece.

it was only a matter of time before the detroit / sheffield music connection was made again, this time with annie hall taking a break from co-running detroit underground to make an appearance on like minded sheffield label central processing unit. annie dedicates this e.p. to women in science (marie curie, lise meitner, elizabeth arden and caroline herschel) when tenured positions for women working in the field were extremely rare. although the tracks appear to be straight from the science lab, don t let that fool you as each track is brimming with laid back computer funk with subtle melodies that keep you hooked. annie has deviated from her signature fractured beats and delivered an easy listening electro affair that s equally at home on the dancefloor as it is chilling in high fidelity. tenured positions is a limited edition (300 copies worldwide) 12- vinyl with printed sleeve, paper inner and shrinkwrapped.

one of the most exciting up and coming artists of recent times, detlef makes his debut on the mighty hot creations with his kinky tail ep featuring three jacking bombs plotting a riot on the dancefloor. in a short space of time detlef shot into the limelight with releases and remixes for well-respected labels including knee deep in sound, moon harbour, and defected. equally at home behind the decks as he is in the studio, the unique party vibe that he brings to his live and dj sets quickly earned his place as a regular viva warriors resident. often billed on the same line-up with industry giants and with releases and remixes forthcoming on edible records, hot trax, emerald city and moon harbour, detlef is definitely one to keep an eye on.

hailing from Århus, denmark second largest city, zaks feels closely connected to the rock, punk and experimental scene blooming in his hometown. the same diy esthetics can be found throughout his own, idiosyncratic take on electronic music that, apart from being highly distinctive, is best to be described as incredibly versatile. central s sterling dekmantel records debut is spread out into a montage over four sides of vinyl - dkmntl034 & dkmntl035. on the first part of the mini-series, zaks deviates between the deepest, vocal tinged house of keep love on me , via breezy breakbeats ( this is hand ), to the lush ambient-jam longest way between two point .

180 gr vinyl in gatefold sleeve with silver foil logo including download code & poster) the winners of the prestigious rock rally competition release their new album silver souls.

francesco tristano really needs no introduction lately, his music speaks volumes and his reputation precedes him with that said we are happy to share place on lafayette with you once again, this time including some stunning remixes. the first one is a collaboration between two highly respected artists: thomas gandey and radio slave. the two take the track further into tech-house territory with the percussion driving while multiple layers begin the fall into one another, achieving a beautifully elegant and jazzy end result. gutis vision is much deeper, with hints of dub here and there as the artists drives the tension up and creates a stunning groove. the final remix come from tuff city kids, who are known for their sometimes unconventional approach to making music, and in this case, it works. they channel a raw vibe and create something that is quite possibly the furthest thing from the original in terms of percussion. the pianos keep the thread strong, and the rhythm takes care of the rest.

hot off his collaboration with madlib and med (bad neighbor), socal ambassador blu has teamed up with the paris-based production team union to present “la counting”, the lead single off their forthcoming album cheetah in the city. featuring remixes by exile, dibiase, and yann kesz, this limited edition 10” delivers blu’s lyrical love letter to los angeles while union’s synth-soaked production marks a stylistic sea change for the below the heavens mc. rippling with 808s and cinematic strings, la counting is an organic evolution from the signature keyboard-driven sound that put union on the map in 2012 with analogtronics, their debut album featuring talib kweli, mf doom, elzhi, guilty simpson, and more. cheetah in the city will be released later this year on fat beats records, but until then the world will have to keep la counting.

debut lp offering from london rap group jungle brown. having featured on sbtv with their ep ‘take one’, this lp builds on a strong foundation. sample heavy, with strong saxophone performances from ayo odia, the instrumentation is rich and thick in texture. lyrically the group go from light and playful, to deep and introspective with great subtlety. keep it movin (a1) is a light reflection of the group moving from bournemouth to london, while ‘in the city’ (b1) is a gritty anthem detailing the arrival to the city. having a strong performance record behind them as well, the group’s reach is good, both in the uk and abroad.

hurry up : dj koze remix !!!
this mushroom house ep is the first release in a series of ep’s that will feature this new weirdo house sound that is influenced by ethno, afro, psychedelic music. on this first 4 track ep you get new music from alien alien aka italian producers rodion & hugo sanchez with a detroit techno kind of track with mushroomey space voices that drive a dancefloor crazy. (alien alien previously released on turbo, nein, slow motion, gomma). then australian surfer kid and house producer jad & the ladyboy doing a afro heavy old school mpc house jam. (jad released also records on exploited and toy tonics). gomma boss munk is featured with his surf smurf - collaboration with rebolledo (pachanga boys). as a bonus track you get the legendary dj koze remix of whomadewhos keep me in my plane. released some years ago, three times repressed and sold out. sounding now fresher then ever. the mushroom house series features mostly new tracks, produced exclusively for toy tonics.

label boss luca agnelli is back home on his etruria with this four tracker ep while working on many collabs with labels such as soma, drumcode, planet rhythm, tiptop audio and more. the ep contains 2 original tracks and 2 amazing remixes by 2000 and one, coming from the banging track kawasaki and hiroaki iizouka lately released by self reflection, theory and tresor. the record starts with biosphere a strong groove with an hypnotic delayed synth bleep topped by a techno synth chord which will blow up your mind. next is 2000 and one remix, the dutch super producer chose to keep that very strong techno synth and layer a solid 909 based beat under it. dance-floor killer, handle with care!

loquace with 3 new tracks for serialism records, backed up with a remix from mike shannon.

lost tapes recovered from the charred rubble of a post-apocalyptic melt down ‘kiss my smiling face’ is a relic from the distant future. pearl river sound has, to this point, kept a low profile - instead choosing to keep himself holed up away from the horror, emerging only briefly in 2015 to drop his debut 12” via the r&s affiliated meda fury records. in his latest outing, we are mercilessly pushed to the edge, eyelids forced open to witness the terror unfold…

soma’s italian connection, roberto clementi, makes a welcome return opening his 2016 account with the solid, “wall of people”. including a top notch remix form ilian tape label heads, marco & dario zenker. robert has slowly been building his credentials in the techno world with some fine releases and this driving number is another to add to increasing discography with soma.
the zenker brothers remix opens the ep as the munich based duo lend their deep and highly refined production talents to “wall of people”. ruptured beats play havoc with a shimmering high end and rattling percussive elements all tied in with a pulsing, modulating synth hook that keep the track feeling fairly dark. clementi’s original shows a much harder edge to his previous work with big, sub heavy beats worked around a more pumped up rhythm and tearing synth line

spring has arrived just in time for -dov e l amore-, a four track 12inch by david vunk & mima. this special collaboration of rotterdam s main italo producer and a classically trained pianist/singer from the former yugoslavia has resulted in a bunch of energizing synth pop gems that will keep you dancing all the way through summer!

we finished 2015 with a six-track jumbo ep from borrowed identity and thought we d repeat the same trick for 2016, though this time with originals from okayama-based producer keita sano. eye begins with keep an eye out, pt.2, a propulsive song that sounds like a lost contender for the knight rider theme. own signal keeps things dark, but with a spartan bleakness. the side finishes with smoker, another manic cut that ll give you chills. the flip finds keita exploring brighter sounds without losing that industrial, jagged edge. trmk is essentially a beat track that ll ignite any dance floor and fix is a herky-jerky ditty that ll get you stomping around the club like a possessed reveler. the 12inches cherry on top is think twice, a funky ass-shaker that centers around a crackly sample of crowd noise, a chopped-up disco vocal, and bouncy bass. a fiery finale for this hedonistic party.

danism makes their debut on noir music with the emotional reciprocated love featuring the vocals of legend arnold jarvis. we fell in love with this stringled and super smooth song from 1st listen at the nm offices. deephouse like it sounded back in the day and in general just a timeless effort by the cambridge based guys. deetron, deux tigres and city soul project deliver the remixes and all of them are spot on quality with a more clubby edge. so instead of keep hyping this brilliant release. let the music do the talking.

side a: let it go featuring blake baxter - a mid 90 s ghetto house instrumental with moving bassline, that raw chicago beat track and a groove that will keep you dancing until the early morning hours. side b: new dub featuring kool rock steady, unreleased recording by tyree cooper with outtakes from his 1988 release turn up the bass with a rocking baseline groove, and those classic chicago house chords, sure to move any dance floor.

this promising israeli talent delivers two slow burning tracks oozing with eastern influence and informed by the modern sounds of dance. part of the 84% creativity crew, naduve presents his second release with cocktail d amore in the form of a two track ep which revels in it s dark and seductive energy. -no good news- builds over it s 7-minute run layering mystic vocal synths and coupling them with splashing hats and tight shakers to give just enough beat driven energy to keep a crowd to attention. the flying guitars and staccato synths of a trip in tel aviv slither over half beat percussive structures to give this track a sinister feel ideal for late, late, late nights. wunderkind man power drops a tab on a trip, giving it a fresh take perfect for psychedelically inclined moments.

italian house producer nicholas is back on home taping after a string of releases on labels like 4lux, quintessentials, 20:20 vision and nu groove. and it s straight back into business as usual on this release as he picks up where he left off with his best-selling love message and the music lives eps and delivers 4 raw and tracky dance floor bombs that will keep your dance floor pumping. all the cuts sit perfectly on that line between house & disco for maximum dance floor work. the bonus beats are back

basement galaxy is a technological concept that will surge from mind expansive soundtracks to no holds barred dj lineups bursting with technotensity. with ardent focus on the underground to the masters of the overground, without constraint, deserving voices shall be heard. the first installation of the basement galaxy soundtrack series features house/techno pro baller, jerome sydenham. here, sydenham give us a glimpse into his techno remix savoir faire. this 8-track techno boner features tracks from craig, planetary assault systems, truncate, radio slave, raiz, kyle geiger and bobby dowell, tom laws and xhin. the remixes of raiz - keep secrets and planetary assault systems - gt were collaborations with the legendary function (sandwell district)

mike ash returns to super rhythm trax after providing the very first release and gives us 4 authentic and acidic warehouse smashers. mike ash may be familiar from early releases on moving shadow and rising high records under a variety of pseudonyms in the early 90s but in the last 10 years has become synonymous with releasing mind blowing and true electro under his own name. when he turns his hand to acid house, the results mirror the high quality and his no nonsense approach shines through having lived and breathed the music and culture back when it was exploding in the late 80s and early 90s. in his own words i tried to keep with the original 1988/1989 vibe. i didnt use any synths / sounds / samples that weren t available past 1990. its all juno / sh-101 / 303 / jupiter / 808 / 909 / 707 / 606 and samples from the beats breaks & scratches vol 1&2inch the tracks exude a raw and strangled soul and are a bold and comfortingly honest take on the warehouse and pirate radio sound of the uk.

the highly anticipated follow up to their 2013 dream of the walled city (ost) lp, samo dj and max stenerudh return with another far out record complete with backstory. originally composed as an accompanying piece for artist thomas jeppe s exhibition in tehran, iran the music contained on this release was originally pressed on extremely limited cdr s given out for free at the exhibition. as it stands it would have been a crime to keep this music in the private sector, thus now we see an official release in long playing format here on l.i.e.s. dream-like, full of drama, suspense and full of cinematic overtones, once again the duo of samo and max deliver beyond the full scope of psychedelic soundtrack madness.