producing and releasing techno since 2002 it was xpansuls release on richie hawtins plus 8 imprint (in collaboration with alexi delano) that shot him onto the world techno stage. since then releases on ovum, soma and synewave have helped his stature grow even more. after a well received remix of percs >trapjaw< xpansul now drops his first full release on perc trax, comprising three pristinely produced slices of techno and tech-house covering a number of bases.

temple of the sun is the fifth ep of the london based french producer harold boue. after his last track >chandler bing< has been charted by erol alkan and played by simian mobile disco, rex the dog (for bbc), mattie safer... abstraxion is creating here an universe of mixed up dark and brightness with warped-schizophrenic bassline. this ep reaches the diversity of abstraxions universe: from peaktime techno (b and s, temple of the sun), disco-balearic (slices), to beatless deep ambient (vampyros lesbos). abstraxion is composing an organic music, only with old analog synthesizers, in a gesture of unmitigated desire: a desire for the elementary beauty of techno.

after a winter break and a with new focus on original and forward thinking house, boe is back for 2009 with one of the hottest detroit artists to break onto the scene in years. kris wadsworth is a man who truly has his own unique production style. for years the term minimal has been banded about for music with little soul, originality and that essence of dance music, a groove. kris is a guy whose interpretation of minimalistic music oozes all of these qualities and much, much more, stripped down, funked up house that takes the listener back to when house was raw, full of energy and brimming with soul. his production resembles that of an early herbert, crunching and twisting his way though drum samples and polished chords to create a sound that is simple and intoxicating yet difficult to copy. less, it seems, is most definitely more. dig is kris first four-track ep and showcases his sound through four slices of deep, groovy late night house. the first track the depths of is kris sound summed up in just under nine minutes. the first three minutes belong to a long intro that builds and builds through vox snippets, stab samples, synth chords and h-hats that ride the groove. the track breaks down only to kick back in with a chunky snare and trippy pads to whip the listener into a frenzy. macrotones is a wonky late night rhythm synth track that wouldnt sound out of place at fabric at 7am. on the flip, white bread kicks off where the depths of left off, a catchy rhythm with swinging stabs and moody chords. a growling, gut-moving baseline makes the track a real dance floor favourite. the final track on the ep is haunted house a deep houser with a delayed bassline perfect for those late-night moments.

sam ball returns with the tenth release on his ever-successful i-fi music with 2 slices of tech house and techno to suit the heads. with consistent support from carl cox, laurent garnier, joris voorn, john digweed, nic fanciulli and paul woolford, sam has proved consistency and an ear to make the dance floor quake. this next instalment compliments the floor with kamikaze aimed directly for the big rooms and floors, a definitive peak record with a building loop reaching a devastating crescendo. the flipside mad dash is a much more tech house affair which grooves from start to finish and is a definite outdoor summer record. both are destined to move all floors nodding heavily at the underground, and as sam has proved as an accomplished producer and dj that there is defiantly groove left in the music.

3 slices of soulshine magic make up the ep with the uks own perempay n dee getting the benedetti magic and soulshine newcomers victor da silva & junior white both make stellar debuts. dj support tedd patterson, richard earnshaw, random soul, dj rork, dj jorg, ralf gum, aaron ross, roberto de carlos, martin soul purpose ikin, look at yous dj dealer, davidson ospina & craig bartlett

german tuff house producer tobias lutzenkirchen gives us his second release on baroque, in the form of this 4 track ep. 4 teasingly tasty slices of techno infused house music... slammin basslines and euphoric builds n drops are the order of the day here.

big with deetron, rolando, solomun, monika kruse, satoshi tomiie and more.. 2 slices of deep grooving house cuts with a classic old school vibe that sounds fresher then ever these days . this should appeal to all fans of freerange , innervisions & alike !

hot natured represents a sunny and modern take on classic and future classic music. subtly changing, and adding a new edge to some of the many different genres that have influenced the east london wideboy and los angeles newcomer who are behind the label. along the way hot natured will serve up disco through techno re-edits, pop remixes even slices of hip hop injected with the kind of dancefloor knowledge only a seasoned dj can tap into. whether its the reimagining of seminal artists like radiohead to kanye west, or chic to notorious b.i.g, the main goal is to do this with a certain level of sophistication and class, that is often lacking in the >unofficial remix< world.these artists and their work have represented unique points of inspiration for hot natured and its aesthetic. some might argue, >why mess with perfection?< well that attitude isnt much fun, is it? so please sit back, or rather get up and enjoy the first serving of hot natured, two naughty groove riddled versions of possibly two of the best pop records of 2008, chopped spliced and funked up by a well known london techno youngster.

aint no stopping us now. even if you might feel that the release pressure is on, we just cannot help to put out these gems (at least, we think thats what they are). what you hold in your hands (or on your laptop) is neo-house of the finest order. rhein-main kid robert dietz (cécille, be chosen etc.) was so kind to share his definition of h-muzik with us. to put it in a nutshell: >forward snipping< slices and cuts some nice vocal bits in a true ear candy way. even my brother gets goose bumps. >witness< sounds like a lost k.o.t. track resp. them being on the right track again and to round it all up, >faber mix< is a disc jockey tool that brings you from a to b or even z. and please, always keep paul >trouble< anderson in mind: a house is where you live in and a garage is where you park your car. loop d loop! already played by everyone…ha, ha, ha

a double a with two slices of bumping broken french fonk akedam and apprendre from the lyon based producer who has been making some noise online over the last couple of years via myspace and ampsoul radio in particular. he has recently produced a track for maspyke (abb) mc hanif jamyls summer release krushed grapes but this is his first solo vinyl release.

another two slices of great leftfield dance music. on the a-side weve got an edit of a very hard to find cosmic classic, recut and refreshened for your listening pleasure! over on side b theres another winner, holger czukay on synths. essential.

go hiyama has risen quickly to a position of international respect that few japanese techno producers can match. from his debut release on james ruskins coda label to his recent surgeon remixed single geometrical he has attracted continuous support from oscar mulero, james ruskin, surgeon, gayle san and many other djs at the cutting edge of techno. his sound is powerful but with an intricacy and ear to detail that shames most of the loop techno from a few years ago. for his first perc trax release he delivers 2 slices of powerful, detailed modern techno that follow on perfectly from geometrical. for the b-side remix perc trax is proud to have a deep dub techno mix from norman nodge. norman is resident at berlins infamous berghain club and the only producer apart from marcel dettmann to record for marcels own mdr imprint. norman has also just released the well-received track native rhythm electric on ostgut ton, which also featured on dettmanns recent berghain 02 mix album. as a dj, norman moved to his berghain residency after organising parties in easy germany, now as his production career flourishes he is starting to make his mark on the international circuit. this is normans first release on a non-german label and is a real coup for perc trax

played by: jimpster, nick curly, martin eyerer, eddie richards, stryke, rulers of the deep, tom novy, c-rock, leandro gamez, timewriter.... hearing the new single from gorge seems like he slices this three tracks into big pieces of love and everybody gets one of it.the clear and simple arrangements create beautiful appearances of soft and light energy in mind, body and soul. this three tracks will take you on a ride through your inside and you ll skim over the waves we promise!!!

for the 15th railyard release, label founder sean palm returns, as new zealand s own simon flower slices a remix juicier than a fresh aotearoaian kiwi. following the licensing of his first solo release to loco dice s timewarp, and with his current work with joel mull under the descent moniker, sean palm continues to display his depth of soul within a >less-is-more< structure. from the title song corian, lush sounds are weaved with hypnotic sustaining melodies into a properly delicate structure. on the flipside, simon flower s forward-thinking talent shines consistent with his 2007 appearances on poker flat, moon harbour and dessous & compost. upbeat funky house meets swinging techno stabs in a mysterious atmosphere of swirling pads. full in energy yet delicate in touch, this versatile compliment will inspire sets either day or night, start or finish

incl phat agaric remix !! diego capri and andrea gentile, the duo from rome who brought us the excellent downhill ep on metroline ltd (mltd 002) last summer, return with two more slices of bass-heavy dancefloor-focused minimal techno

one of singapores most prominent house djs and residents at the infamous zouk club, djb delivers his brand new single l afro, featuring the co work of close friend neal paul. the zouk mix as well as the bnimalism mix are effortlessly breezy slices of house, while the neal paul mix pumps things up a notch. dj b delivers an energetic track topped off with electro charged soundings that are at home on any dance floor.

back to back killer selection and re works from one of frances hypest dj of the moment. smart re edits of these two hard to find slices of funk wax. original pressings reach stupid prices on ebay like sites... smiling is a belgium disco funk that very few know about. original version going from time to time very cheesy, it really needed a re edit to reach a much deserved club exposure. jammaster is a pretty sought after chicago funk classic, but strangely enough it got a very particular new jersey feel to it, even recalling some early blaze tracks... played and playlisted with the likes of dj cam, inflagranti, orest, pilooski...

single 12 inch part 2 taken from the 2nd zombie nation album >absorber< !! finest futuristic electro punk tracks..

new bomb from west london don phil asher..... phash continues his raw fusion escapades with this recycled and well improved reggae groove made in a true restless soul spirit. together with uk singer shea soul and mc motet of the bugz crew, phil rocks the joints on this original brentford all stars sample and reboots it into the future of cyberspace. with nice punch bits like baby girl, im looking at the front door, motet slices it up and gives room for shea soul as she melts our hearts with her smooth vocal chords. and dubbed out of his mind, phil keeps going for an instrumental dub version where it (by way of the tape delay inferno) gets the true king tubby treatment.

four cool slices of crunk electro tech funk feat. remixes by dj mahatma & der totmacher

the fifth rottenrow release comes in the form of this 5 track ep from manchesters tommy walker 3. his work with the human shield record co and his remix of ladytron have seen his name emerge as hot property in the electro field. this ep features 5 slices of illogical space music, wind driven bass anthems and wild, story driven electro

they say patience is a virtue, and neil has certainly bided his time well, but this exquisite release indicates that as neil wisely chooses his production partners and collaborators, we can expect plenty more where this has come from. neils always been one to favour quality over quantity, but just hold on and there will be more superbly crafted slices of electronic soul around the corner, we promise.

belgiums benoit franquet does it again with two slices of nightlife culture based on his numerous experiences in argentinas boogie capital buenos aires. this is a must have record

jt donaldson makes a quick return to hudd traxx after his big just bounce release. jt takes things deeper on this ep with 2 slices of cutting edge house music. first up is the future, a deep house groover with live guitar riffs, synthy stabs and a big bass line. flip over to the b side and jt serves up a techy number with plenty of spacey fxs thats build throughout. the underground culture tourist (classic) reworks the original with tougher beats and sick breaks to round off another top notch release from hudd traxx

this is the second part of the religio.audio 005 compilation. therefore the tasty smoked ham is ready to be at the table and is by the way divided into four wonderful pieces. in thin delicate slices serve four well-hanging acts their >musical< excellent examples at the sprightly slaughters plate 005z

underground resistance returns to the fold with this cracking new 7-inch release. two superb slices of electrofunk

d1 recordings mark their 35th release with eamonn doyle s >red shift< ep. following on from his recent >ghost of the machine< release on sweden s hertz recordings, here he lays down two more slices of extremely deep bass driven techno aimed at the more discerning dance-floor. the 12-minute title track >red shift< is built around a deep rolling sub bassline with layered orchestral strings used subtly throughout. the flip sides >winter sun< arrives with more shimmering strings, this time underpinned with a crisp 909 backbone and lifted with some rich and soulful lead string lines. this release is part of the d1 limited editions series. vinyl runs are strictly limited to 300 copies, after which the ep will only be available digitally. the red shift ep has already caught the ear of many of the world s leading producers with dj support coming from detroit legends dj bone, claude young, octave one and also mark broom, laurent garnier, rennie foster and kan shinomura

der net 28 linie (apnea, mupa, cmyk...) folgend , geht es hier eigenwillig, mitunter gar stoisch, aber immer funky & bewegungsfreudig zur sache

detroit native kevin worthy aka worthy is deep lives up to his name with 3 slices of laidback, atmospheric cuts that ooze with warm pads and synths. >emotional content< is a complete spectrum of emotions put to music. a voyeuristic snapshot that captures the joy & pain of the dance music scene

one of singapores most prominent house djs and residents at the infamous zouk club, djb delivers his brand new single eccentric mood, featuring the co work of close friend neal paul.the zouk mix as well as the original are effortlessly breezy slices of house, while the organ dub mix pumps things up a notch.

day one is the first release by derby producers, the cut hustlers (pete dj razorcuts darrington and neil cooper).joining forces, darrington and cooper aim to produce accessible slices of pop electronica. apart from their original version of and a trademark razorcuts mix, the day one 12 includes electro/ disco rubs by teenage dj (an alias of the legendary uk dj greg wilson, whose teenage dj disco best 12 was a big underground success on both sides of the atlantic) and templeton peck (aka toby tobias, who has built a solid reputation via recordings and mixes for labels like bear funk, urban myth, rekids and hy phen)

andre crom is dj and producer and the new artist on memo. his music is twisted as well as rocking, always aimed at the dancefloor. andre crom plays a mixture of house, minimal house and minimal techno. on memo 05 he does perfectly well what bpitch controls sublabel memo stands for - minimal that rocks

one part of the famous three chairs crew marcellus pittman provides an excellent start for this new imprint with two slices of driving deep detroit house - pure bliss

another versatile classic 2 slices of deep electro fueled house here on versatile from this alter ego of i cube a side is a bit of a deep choppy dubbed out affair and we reccommend the 80s orientated flip that takes an old electro line and lays a slamming house beat underneath

more slamming minimal influenced stuff from berlin, sassomatic already known for his italo flavoured work on labels such as must & >wheres my recordcase< is getting hot for this release on mood limited. a-side touches the danisch border of trentemöller / martinez with slices of techhouse blended with a dash of minimalo and sub-compressed detailwork while the b-side thrusts the good old chicago-berlin path of recent mood-limited releases

as one of the founding fathers of the uk techno scene, kirk s discography is staggering especially when you think about how he s stayed so true to himself and remained focus on what he does best – deep, atmospheric, soulful techno. so here we have 2 slices of said deepness in the form of alcyone and tau ceti . this is simply lush, machine music made with a lot of tlc from an original master of his game. stick it on your hi-fi whilst tripping or blast it on your car stereo whilst hurtling along at 4am for maximum impact

the staystacedays ep contains four varied slices of deep'n'raw house music.. these tracks combine classic chicago influenced sounds & basslines with tight european style production.. nn

laidback techouse groover with male vocal slices

that a realy spezial price deal for all dekathlon and zombie nation fans. excellent electrophunk for the future, fresh zombie style..a real milestone !!! tipp

after showcasing his knack for emotive productions via various eps throughout his career, including chart-topping singles on hot since 82s knee deep in sound and dave seamans selador, the swiss artist several definitions now reveals his first full-length album. it should come as no surprise that the artist found familiarity in what he calls the berlin style of electronic music and notably, that of oliver koletzkis stil vor talent. reborn after the road is an intense and emotional affair, consisting of 14 tracks crafted using field and live recordings, switching between analogue and digital to mould a sonic atmosphere that emblazons the artists core ethos. although the personal experience that sparked the inspiration for the lp is far from pleasant, several definitions style is audibly resolute. reborn after the road, the albums eponymous track, creates a fitting intro for the healing process that is to follow. its airy pads and majestic strings sonically stand at the epicenter of the expressive album. several definitions continues to explore these sounds on vaporous slices like pontce?ard 32 or the more acidical last breath. the mellifluous, feminine vocals of lameduza on learn to feel and her, as well as spanish singer goldsuns crooner talents on the introspective trust, on the other hand, showcase several definitions ability to work the human voice into his musical explorations. taking introspection one step further towards darker realms, senelity then feels like a rite of passage into the deeper and more intense segment at the albums core. over you briefly signals a turning point, with its alarm-like synths and grave leads, which is then followed by the glitchy resistance on modular spaces.

after hyperdubs first compilation of 10th anniversary dancefloor heaters, -hyperdub 10.2- features some of the labels best songs of the last five years or so. hyperdub is often associated with dark and brooding instrumental music, however, this mid-summer collection sheds some sunlight over that dread filled reputation, showcasing an underrated cast of talented songwriters, vocalists and producers. the album is laced with brand new cuts from kode9, cooly g, morgan zarate feauring. eska and ghostface killah, jessy lanza, dean blunt & inga copeland, and dva featuring zaki ibrahim. ranging from melancholy r&b, garage, funk, footwork and icy pop, -10.2- covers this overlooked side of the labels back catalogue. the album opens with dean blunt & inga copeland-s grime lullaby signal 2012, one of their final collaborations, moving into burials dubbed-out r&b on shell of light from his seminal album untrue, and jessy lanzas stand-out cut 5785021, before sliding into the digi dub meets r & b slow jam of south londons cooly g with obsessed. king britt features next, with his fhloston paradigm project, on the deeply emotive never defeated- featuring rachel claudio. after their collaboration on his pretty ugly album, dva is joined again by south african singer zaki ibrahim with their brand new summery mutant garage track solid. dam funk jumps on ikonikas funk bomb -mr. cake-, adding a fun, party vocal. continuing the -80s funk vibe is morgan zarate and roses gabors ice cold prince-influenced pusher taker, the lead track from his 2013 ep. jessy lanza contributes some more sparkling r&b with the brand new you and me, followed by another track from morgan zarate, a lost dub featuring the soulful eska and wu tang clans ghostface killah. the tempo raises in the final stretch of the album with dvas and fatimas collaboration just vybe, terror danjah & melekas shimmering r&g cut you make me feel and the 160 bpm soul of the late dj rashads only one from his acclaimed double cup album. the cd closes with the lo-fi, bashy mutation of kode9 & copelands lies lies. 10.2 calls on hyperdubs sirens to balance the moody energy of 10.1 with fourteen slices of hyper soul. let them lead you astray

2011 debut from penguin prison aka chris glover. this effort is quite simply the most smoothed-out, hook-heavy, unabashed lovers disco around. from the miraculous slices of shiny, infectious contemporary pop of multi-millionaire and -golden train-, to the single -fair warning-, shimmering with spectral synths and breathless, honey vocals, to the mellow and mysterious album closer -someone got everything-, penguin prisons debut effort rolls you through a sleek, melodic world where all you need to worry about is whether youve got your sunglasses on and the right moves to keep up.