secret crunch is a label fresh out of the oven run by fellow vienna-based artists roman rauch and moony me. both musicaly rooted in hiphop, soul, funk and disco and expressing themselves mainly through house music, it was just a matter of time until they first colaborated together. thoughts about releasing their output together through an own label came naturally soon after. the first release of secret crunch is a pure collaboration between them plus two additional remixes – one by gnork and another by medlar & ishmael

xcpt music rises from underground electronic music event series taking place in the suburbs of matera, south italy, as mature development deeply rooted and inspired by the uk 90’s scene. it kicks off with label’s manager and co-owner nothus first release, fragments of loneliness, a 12” limited press coming out in the end of september. his first release illustrates a mixture of breaking beats, jungle vibes and detroit soul textures, coexisting in balance in all the tracks with a special broken beat reshape made by italian artist andrea (ilian tape), one of the most interesting newcomer of european techno scene. label artworks represent specific corners of the beautiful matera city, recently rewarded as european capital of culture 2019, and cradle of the label sound.

pau encinas also known as cauto returns after several years of apparent inactivity. his previous ep, 35/8, was published in 2011 via disboot. since then until now, he has worked on several collaborations and remixes. one of the reasons for disboots existence is to promote and release young and local talent. cauto, without exception, is an essential one of these.
from his first release on dj rupture’s dutty artz in 2008, pau has been developing his skills as a producer and talented musician rooted in his background in catalan folk music. the culmination of his musical evolution is the crystallisation of his new lp.

keeping up their regular and on point release schedule, french outlet d3 elements now looks to a dj and producer from the southside of chicago. ellery cowles has been making unique house sounds since the mid 1990s as well as being a respected dj who is revered across the states. his music has come solo as well as in collaboration with the legendary likes of ron maney, roy davis jr and brian harden and cowles has released on labels like dafunk, hybrid and hizou deep rooted music.

from the disputed border somewhere between lancashire and yorkshire, g..h. claims a no mans land where he is free to decimate distinctions between black metal, grime and concre&#768,te techno by drawing upon an elusive, metaphysical force that’s exclusively common to music rooted in that region, from muslimgauze and autechre thru shackleton and demdike stare. the inarguably mongrel housebound demigod is g.h.’s debut solo album, following the ground ep (2011) and his involvement with the hexed pendle coven project & hate, alongside miles whittaker and andy stott, respectively, between 2003 - 2009.

debut release for ra journalist dan petry using the moniker ged. the dry river ep is an accomplished first outing that fans of drexciya, dave clarke and objekt should investigate. ged s sound is rooted in detroit electro, early rave, 90s warp sensibilities and the gorgeous electronica palettes of manchester s skam label, most notable on early boards of canada and bola s work. that is to say kicking drums, dark brooding undercurrents and delicious soundscapes. definitely worth checking.

better known as kemback, geoff wright is a bristol based producer, selector, composer, violinist, teacher, and waiter whose music is rooted in house and techno but often treads into the weird and wonderful worlds of jazz, soul, folk, and blues. while his gritty drums and shuffling grooves bear the hallmark of the city he now calls home, the melodic sensibility of his emotive strings and distant glimmering synths harks back to the tree-lined footpaths of the tiny scottish village from which he takes his name. his debut release in 2014, on bristol mainstay futureboogie, received widespread support from djs as diverse as skream, mosca, and nemone. more recently his effort as part of alfresco disco s acclaimed maximum joy series, titled awaken , has been likened to the music of artists including floating points and leon vynehall. good night & for you today, the two tracks on kemback s omena debut, showcase a high level of production skill. to complete the package the always excellent auntie flo (aka brian d souza) & omena label boss tooli take turns in remixing good night.

charmin records announce their 5th release, a split ep coming from label boss florist and close friend/collaborator tilman. from their base in east germany, charmin have been slowly but surely putting together an impressive catalogue of releases and this next offering keeps up this trend with aplomb. the ep shows that, while remaining deeply rooted in house, charmin can bring many different colours and sounds to the table.

discarded gems is a series aimed to the discovery of rejected musical gems, buried in live sessions, noisy tapes, old digital system, and reserve them a dignified space on a plastic disc. the first release is a man-driven machines excursion in multiple shades of house music. riding acid basslines, rooted rhythms, crackling samples and inherent chords progressions are the foundations of this ep.

pets are proud to welcome long-time friend mathias kaden whose making his label debut with two of the trippiest, sense-shaking, freakiest jams we think hes ever conjured. as teased in his recent boiler room show (and most sets hes played lately), both polyphonic and nokick offer a fresh-yet-heritage rooted take on techno and have been tailored to cut through on the biggest of festival and carnival rigs. perfect timing, then.

ovum welcomes leftbank records co-boss dudley strangeways: a uk house and techno dj rooted with serious residency stripes at the legendary back to the future parties and appearances at the likes of boiler room. hot off the back of releases on stardub, little helpers and made of concrete comes his ovum debut, three tracks made constructed for one sole purpose… melting minds in the darkest of rooms. keep it clean is twistedly simple, a rump-busting roll in the drum department and paranormal pad leave space for a precision tuned tone that warps with the gravitas of a life support machine. sinewy, cold and deliciously disconcerting, dudley ensures funk and focus with delicately placed rhythmic elements and constant fluctuations. next we find ourselves breaking into an early 90s warehouse as transition whisks us on an acid trip with flurries of jack and a lean lead line that slithers through the ever-mutating drums and occasional fx hailstorms. devilishly futuristic and tailored for those deep long blends, the stripped back extensive nature of this guarantees mixing bliss. truly, tracks built by a dj, for djs. don t let this one slip…

we are stoked to have this quality producer and vital part of frankfurts underground on nick curly & gorges 8bit imprint for the first time - welcome sascha dive! after more than a decade of playing and producing in one of technos most influential cities, dive premieres on catalogue nr.108 with funky rhythm seduction ep & its just the quality sound you d expect! lab #2 & planet e strive from subby rooted techno, filling the floor with dark energy and a little old school vibe. funky rhythm seduction completes the package as a timeless deep groover that hits with tribal elements and rollin drums, perfect for most peak time situations and upcoming summer parties

ltd to 150 copies
the first release from erdenkinder comes from germany offenbach label founders vincenzo esposito and frankfurts b-zet who is one oft he pioneers of the electronice music scene in early 90s, when he also produced people like sven väth. his biggest hit everlasting pictures was on eye q records, which was re-released by laith al-deen in german language. meanwhile he was keyboarding for people like quincy jones and sheila e. the record has four versions on a1 the original while on a2 b-zet own interpretation of the title track. the flip starts with the well known frankfurt artist rey &kjavik (rkjvk) with his new school and old school, deeply rooted within hip-hop culture influences. b2 comes from cécille records label head marc scholl.

french producers dj deep and traumer pair up for their debut on radio slave’s rekids. a key component in parisian techno since the ‘90s, dj deep’s influence is indisputable whether it’s helming deeply rooted house records, launching his own rotary dj mixer series or his numerous appearances on tresor records alongside gettraum founder roman poncet, who appears on this release as traumer. ‘la valle la b’ comes in three forms. the ‘la deep mix’ is an echoing number complete with rhythmic percussion and rumbling bass, whilst ‘la slave mix’ is a glitchier alternative featuring various subtle nuances and otherworldly atmospherics. finally ‘la spicy mix’ concludes the package with a focus on piercing synths and a compelling groove.

the new bomb on echocord colour comes from mike dehnert. mike already released several eps on echocord colour, and we are happy and proud to have him back. this ep contains 3 powerfull techno-tracks with dubby elements, typical stripped down mike dehnert sound, perfect for the peak time dancefloor. mike dehnert is mostly known from his own imprint, the raw techno label fachwerk which he has been running since 2007. he is also releasing on other respected labels like delsin, clone basement series and deeply rooted house.

a new side project from one of rotterdam s most talented producers. two highly infectious house tracks deeply rooted in the culture of new york s early 90 s garage parties.

album produce by joern elling wuttke (acid jesus, sensorama), remixes by tck! moscow domodedovo remix e.p. moscow domodedovo is the largest of the three moscow airports and the first single released from the current woog riots album alan rusbridger. next to the original version of the song the single includes two remixed versions by the appraised producer duo tuff city kids. tuff city kids aka gerd janson and philipp lauer, who are deeply rooted in the techno and house music scene, stripped down the woog riots song moscow domodedovo to a club worthy electro beat by adding a dark and creaky bassline and a classic 808 drum sound.

apotek records takes a conversant and pliable approach to this dialectic ep. jerome sydenham opens the technological fray with the title track dialectic. deep swinging rhythms coupled with a deeply rooted dub vocal truly define its essential neoteric sensibilities. jerome sydenham s remix of macroisms drone is a prime example of take no prisoners berghain techno pure rumpus. the b-side introduces the sophomore single from hot new berlin talent non reversible. the track kuro is absolutely unapologetic in its discharge of nebulous dark thunder techno. powerful! on the last cut, jerome sydenham gets back behind the splicing desk, breaks out the razor blades and deftly edits the echoplex classic pitch break. the results is transcendent hypnotic techno bliss.

watergate affairs is a brand new offering featuring residents, regulars and affiliated artists that have developed close ties to the club through the years. over the course of four tracks, jimi jules, lee jones, la fleur and david mayer & sebastian voigt perfectly display the sound of watergate. diving right in is jimi jules and he hasnt let lost a step, picking up where he left off with his stellar bogota ep earlier this year by churning out a burner. 6% is rooted in a heaving low end groove while hypnotic tones spiral around a modulating lead that never lands in the same place, ensuring a twisted dance floor venture.

(mattia trani rmx) machine soul hi-techno funk rooted cuts from the berlin based analogue cops as xenogears, including a space acid solid remix by mattia trani.

ghost culture returns to phantasy with safe/multiply. an unashamedly club-rooted double single, both tracks find ghost cultures expert electronic manipulation in more direct mode, recalling the tension and euphoria of early experiments red smoke, half open and understand

deeply rooted in classic hip-hop, funk and boogie, kiev-based beat maker pahatam didn t mind selling everything he had back in the day in order to afford his first roland drum-machine. addicted to vinyl, he believes that the dissonance is what makes music beautiful and puts the groove and atmosphere in there in the first place. experimenting over the years have led him to produce a raw house and academic techno sound and he never seems to stop exploring

ed dmx delivering some deeply rooted techno and acid tracks reminding of the heydays of detroit techno. the lighter side of ed dmx on his duo release for this fresh label!

playful energetic techno tracks rooted in the early detroit tradition! (note... not the the mid 90 s loop techno/minimal techno version). this is the heavier gyro workout from ed dmx on his duo release on ride the gyroscope. both recommended!!!

james k is a stranger to obviousness. over the past few years the new york native has quietly honed her sound and peculiar aesthetic. equally organic and electronic, her sound is a combination of odd dreams, industrial beats and vocals, both incomprehensible and appealing, with a thick layer of glitter on top of it. james k is a concentrated dose of emotion mixed with sorrowful iciness, which in turn ties together ripped, broken, morphed and enchanted samples. james k stands for a fusion of visual and sonic elements, deeply rooted in conscious art practice and downright freak-out. james k creates a mythology of her own. pet, her first lp due out in early 2016, will be a co-release with dial and her own label, she rocks!

bryan kessler is not a musician, he is a force of nature. the young talent’s refreshing perspective on electronic club music shows a love for powerful sounds that so many other producers are lacking these days. something that he was already able to proof on releases for get physical (remixed by dj hell), coméme, low hanging fruit and like records. the release starts with you look like trunks, a heavily driving, desert inspired piece that makes clear that kessler grew up in rock music. his second track vegeta charges up with a red-glowing synth lead that eventually explodes in a wave of youngster mayhem. teens are still doing it! the b side is dedicated to ludwig zibell’s remixes of both tracks that continue kessler’s energy with precision and warmth. his b1 remix releases a flock of tarantulas that set the clock to peak time, while b2 adds psychedelic loops to the drive of the original. this is the fourth vinyl release of supermoll from köln. rooted somewhere between a sound of cologne legacy, german experimental kraut attitudes and dirty acid vibes from oversea. 150 hand numbered copies w/ illustration by paula prandini

sticking to its mission on digging out fresh sounds from the romanian underground, metereze proposes limpid and his antagonistic 4-tracks house journey for its 6th release.
on the deeper side of this record you’ll find 2 pieces that complement each other to perfection: uncle sens, with its simple structure on the surface level that’s more like an invitation to discover the elaborate work done on the sample level, and copacul vietii, rooted into the deep house glory days yet connecting this fertile ground with the future dancefloors through dreamy loops reverbed around the phat bassline. flip the record to reveal the side that would most certainly drain the dancefloor energy: the chicago-esque piano to break the fast cavernous patterns in speologie versus zibi’s techno structure, softened just enough to keep us from sliding into the darkness.
tested already on the house music hungry crowds by raresh, the name behind metereze.

warehouse find!!! a 100 copies white label test pressing with industrial cyber punk techno tracks rooted in the good old unit moebius tradition and pressed at the now defunct space wars industries pressing plant of guy tavares aka dj schmerzlabor! no nonsense dancefloor material from da goblinn, on this bunker relelated release that never got released because the box with the records got lost in 2013... only a handful went on sale on clone.nl and never got restocked or distributed untill now (only 1 person on discogs got it in his collection!) single sided with nice space wars edging on the flip side! last copies ever...

technosoul .03 comes from blazej malinowski, who has previously released on swedish phorma and canadian silent season amongst others. “mika” and “open closed open” might serve as blazej s sound signature – deeply rooted, hypnotic techno with a trance edge, which works both on the dancefloor and in comfort of one s home. remix number one comes from the legendary british dj and producer steve bicknell, whose take on “mika” is raw and very dense at once – it serves as the most brutal piece of music on the release. remix number two comes from “the mad ukrainian” stanislav tolkachev, whose vision strikes as a real surprise. instead of his usual beats stampede, he has provided the record with a beautiful, ethereal offbeat techno: this won t probably work as a peak time monster, but with a proper audience, it will have a mesmerizing effect!

heady and spaced out seductive techno by j.c. aka jose cabrera who made a storming debut with his fine album on fred ps soul people music some time ago and released on labels such as tresor, deeply rooted, symbolism. now he is launching his own new label, cabrera. starting with his personal project, but with releases in the pipeline by tadeo and population one. this 1st release that includes a strong remix by jonas kopp will be the starting point of an adventurous fresh new techno label that is promissing to reach for the dark corners of the dancefloors! a rich and varied ep that launches the new cabrera label in a great manner

the organ grinder mints his new record label with a bulked up reissue of a gem from his back catalogue that will make djs - and dancers - very happy. far from throwaway, this is music rooted in the 90s us garage sound of kerri chandler, masters at work and early todd edwards, with the intensity of true deep house and the light rhythmic touch of ukg. obsession originally came out almost 5 years ago, but there s simplicity in its skittering rhythm and a mantra of rising minor-note synth hits that keep it burning into the dancefloor. x rated hits like its inverted counterpart, with a more heavily weighted drum groove and garage stabs that spiral down your spine. physicality finishes the ep with cunningly-sampled soul music, sung notes of passion belted out over a tense background of keys and rhodes chords, weaving an atmosphere that only comes out of expertly woven harmony

nemorous records is rooted in a techno tradition, albeit eager to grow in all different kind of directions, thus touching genres as diverse as industrial, experimental or even metal. the label is run by veteran dj (and newcoming producer) anja zaube and markus grotmann, who recently started to dj under the dim_light moniker. they both share a powerful vision of the label s overall sonic and visual aesthetic. nemorous records output will be on analog media (vinyl, tape) first and foremost, with digital availability maybe later. the main focus will be on new or lesser known artists in whom both strongly believe, on vinyl format complemented by remixes from more established artists. the first issue is by anja zaube, backed with a remix by jan grebenstein.

continually pushing back the boundaries of his comfort zone, luca bacchetti has always encouraged us to expect changes of direction and scene. following last years acclaimed ovo ep he now releases amazon, his new single, once more full of surprises. taking its cue from a memorable gig at the lost beach in montanita, equador it stands as an iconic symbol and, in this case, a tribute to the south american continent. an incredible musical voyage spanning mystical, electronic and dreamlike dimensions which, like so much of his output, are inspired by and rooted

karousel is the new alias from irish producer gavin herlihy. forged in the fires of house and determined by a steely dedication to timeless deep dancefloor theory, the alias begins life on one of the uk s most trusted vinyl labels, illusion recordings. gavin started learning to produce in 2005 and less than a year in scored one of the tracks of the year in 2006 with machine a homework, a techno opus hailed by laurent garnier and dj hell as one of the tracks of the year. over the next few years a move to berlin lead to gigs at clubs like panorama bar, fabric and later circo loco while his productions took root in a variety of different genres and big labels. karousel is the expression of gavins house leanings rooted in the sampling of dusty old jazz and disco records and the use of hardware.

we can say with pride, that it is a great honor for us to welcome one of bucharests finests, adrian niculae aka priku for the 5th release on our silver series imprint. well known by music lovers for his strong appearances as a dj and also for his releases on labels like a:rpia:r or on his own platform motif records priku delivers 2 dub techno rooted and timeless tracks of the highest order on his forthcoming * mental pressure ep* bun venit la pressure traxx, priku!
on 180g transparent vinyl only.

matt edwards (radio slave) returns to his rekids label under the guise of b.a.d.s (berlin amateur dramatics society) - a new project cooked up with spencer parker and francesco de nittis aka mr ties, in order to release this track he made especially for an appearance at de nittis homopatik party at berlin s about blank last year. since debuting the track it has gone on to become not only an anthem for the part itself (the a capella has become a regular a favourite mr ties opener for homopatik sets), but a goto crowdpleaser for the handful djs such as nina kraviz who have drawn for its infections energy over the past year. imbued with the with all the infamous mischief of homopatik and the historical clubbing lineage the party is rooted within within, hous-o-matik hom-o-patik does everything you would expect it to: it gets the party started. b.a.d.s will return later in the year with spencer parker and mr ties own versions of the track

late october will find cosmin trgs fizic label release its third ep, and a second missive for 2015. once again it comes from the romanian label owner and ever evolving producer, and this time features four more fierce cuts that take abstract inspiration from musique concrete or ballards high rise novel. opener sever is an expertly stripped back bit of concrete basement funk with scurrying alien sounds, frosted lo-fi textures and firmly rooted, propulsive kick drums driving the whole thing along.

launched last summer, the 124black series has been a fine addition to the more established 124recordings label that promotes a darker, harder sound whilst remaining firmly rooted in the underground. the fourth release sees the pairing of sebastien vorhaus and ponty mython for the analogue and reverb driven love level which has been heavily supported by dam swindle and dirt crew.label boss of the highly regarded plastik people-marc cotterell provides the filter funk of disconoize ,real house music that pulls no punches.the second side sees the return of demuja.after the success of his everytime track on 124black 003,he returns to his trademark darker stripped back sound with touch me while newcomer josephqui closes off the ep with the concrete beats of can i have this dance?

its about time that dresden based steve kasper comes around with his first solo ep on uncanny valley. after unvexed dub on uv010 and puli kali (rooted dub) together with goetterkreis on uv020 ep he provides four original cuts that extend the label s sound with some uk flavour.

this music encompasses two worlds, lives in between territories - between techno and noise, the far end of a darkened club and a dreaming mind’s afterthoughts. very earthly and deeply rooted, it sometimes appears fragmented, full of sonic embroideries, full of sonic dirt, even. like two universes colliding, imploding one on the other, giving birth to a new space, without boundaries or restraints. something to dance to, on a spaceship. sergie rezza is the musical meeting of romain poncet and dj deep.

this is the first of a 2 volumes series by crackboy dedicated to raw ghetto house and techno rooted in chicago (think armando rather than larry heard) on the thing and detroit on the dirt (think carl craigs project 69). both tracks come with useful dub tools for the real djs out there. pure analog power by a true master.

la.-based producer/composer/dj matt lange delivers a darkly melodic breed of electronic music rooted in raw energy and emotion. hand-selected by deadmau5 as one of the latest signings to his label mau5trap, the lifelong musician now makes his full-length debut with the groove-heavy, intricately textured ephemera. as his first album release for mau5trap, ephemeras title reflects the restless innovation inherent in lange s musicianship. the albums really a snapshot of where i am right now as an artist, lange explains. it s this turning point where i have one foot in the world of dance music, and the other foot in a whole different direction.

michigan native dj soko is part of a long line of great technical djs, musical innovators, curators and those who broke key artists and introduced acts that forever changed the landscape of the music scene. sokos ear and ability to put emcees in position for them to shine over the perfect production is never more evident than it is on his debut project released on his imprint left of center. dj soko uses his years coming up in the detroit scene, his experiences djing in his current home (the planet of brooklyn, ny) then blends both of those worlds together seamlessly. the end result is a gritty, boom bap rap album that is equally as soulful and introspective as it is rooted in a blue collar lyrical hip-hop aesthetic. *domino effect* is ultimately brought together by sokos deft cuts and scratches which elevate each composition and make them resonate with listeners even further.
pressing on transparent red vinyl.

repress 2015 ... with dubsteps big push into the mainstream, stirring up all manner of hybrids, variants and mutations, its worth remembering that some have been creating fresh twists on the current generation of global bass music from its very inception. paul rose, aka scuba, and his hotflush label have, since 2003, had experimentation and genre-collision etched into the very structures of everything they do. putting out key tunes by the core pioneers of dubstep, but also by true outliers like mount kimbie, joy orbison and sepalcure, hotflush has created a sense of absolute consistence in diversity: multiple sounds united by true craftsmanship and high-tech expression of complex emotion. joining the uk underground to the deep-rooted techno culture of berlin, where rose is now resident, the label is a vital nexus in the flow of musical information that is fuelling the current innovative climate. so next time you hear someone talking about >post<- this or >future<- that, consider that maybe the times are just catching up with hotflush. back and 4th features ten brand new tracks from bass musics most innovative producers, as well as a collection of essentials from hotflushs recent catalogue. the compilation is presented in double-cd and as a triple 12 inch vinyl release.

geneve based pascal viscardi bring his rich and sweltering textures to saft with his first ep for the spanish label. the swiss producers paradiso ep is already the 9th installment and by no means an odd addition to the family. strongly rooted in soulful sounds with firm aesthetics and blissful melodies, this release is exactly what saft is all about. from the moment the pad in the title track starts riding, paradiso immediately hints to a deserted paradise.
tales from the emax (a2) is a groove laden anthem that will soothe those that are into soulful but firm sounds. on the b side, we find remix work of both originals. swiss house stalwart agnes stirs things up with his thriving rework of paradiso called la charme chambertin mixx. on the b2 cut we find saft familiar jefferson belmondo with a cracking rework of the title track *paradiso* called beach mix. 4 strong, groove-laden cuts that celebrate the saft sound like never before.

vinyl only release, timeless detroit rooted techno

pulsating, outer-space jazz / techno hybrids rooted universal groove excursions.

based in bristol, space hardware is a project headed up by hypercolour boss jamie russell that is rooted in an appreciation of p­-funk and the outermost hemispheres of soul and disco. so far the imprint has released material from glenn astro, blacksmif, deft and placeholder and, continuing to shapeshift with each new 12-, the next in the series comes courtesy of apollo and delsin affiliate bakradze. also operating under his gacha and winter flags aliases, bakradze is an artist who uses his own live instrumentation, an mpc and classic korg synths to build rich and woozy melodies that he anchors down with technical rhythm structures. his message from home delves deep into this framework and is packed with a serious degree of flair. astute sound design, balmy guitar tones and loose, natural drum patterns pepper an eglo-esque sound in another fine addition to the space hardware catalogue.

superb recordings presents the brand new ep „associate“ by berlin based producer & dj by the name of phil barbee. this poland born artist is an integral part of the electronic music scene in germany since 1994. phil barbee also has a deeply rooted past in house, disco, hip hop, breaks, drum ‘n‘ bass and jungle. so he is definitly a secret weapon for every dancefloor worldwide.