uk beat futurist delivers an explosive release that covers a wide spectrum of his signature sound: dub bleeps, modulating synths & smooth drum programming are sure to turn heads. bass fueled remix from dutch producer dogdaze

newcomer olivierdaysoul stroke hard with his >soul4u< joint for 4lux. taken from his upcoming 4lux album >kilowatt< is this sick tune >brain<, a dirty slo-mo headnodder with slammin beats, fat?ass wobbly minimoog bass and spacey 80s synths. produced by gerd and paulo for 4lux recordings. oliviers vocals are off the wall. remember to party because b for you know it the cops come put the cuffs on you! potion no. 9 is a sexy dancer. hip hop producer the unknown on the music, gerd fiddling the knobs & mr. daysoul himself in >smooth operator< mode... so ladies watch out!

split reissue with twilight rituals amazing raw minimal-electro track >webbmen<, in an exclusive extended, dj-friendly edit by indecs (c-b-s). insane haunting electro from belgium, 1982! on the flip, >perfect high< by peppermint lounge, a rare german electro-wave cut from 83 with a killer bassline and mind bending synths. includes the instrumental version which has been slightly extended.

incl argy remix !! tokyo s rising star ryo murakami has already put his diverse, electronic sound on the map with the >rise< ep on dessous last year, and received great praise for his track >my soul<, snapped up by steve bug for the fabric mix series, which was piled high with atmosphere and dark, club energy. his next 12 includes two new tracks, the title cut being >down the sky<, cooly influenced by old school house, but also more recent european forays into night music. ryo demonstrates a heavy aptitude for stripped down futurism, with staccato, jilted beats, joined by layers of padded synth structures, looming somewhere between light and darkness. the b side, ‚coke‘ (no questions asked) welcomes another one of ryo‘s extended journeys, this time a stronger, peak time groove which never lets off, and builds around layers of spaced out, pitching fx. brain-tingling pitching synths heat things up, before laying down a super-funk hook that melts on top of the beats irresistibly. ryo then leads us head-first into a series of spac d out, jacked-up movements, characterised by risque, feminine vocal snippets. poker flat‘s young greek maestro, argy, creates a stunning hi-tech remix of ‚down the sky,‘ complete with mesmeric dub influenced chord stabs and tripped out washes of delay. once again carrying on the vibe of the original, but twisting it into an altogether different beast, argy takes ryo‘s warm synth stabs and shapes the remix into a slow paced yet pumping club tool.

a track thats been generating some serious heat for a while now becomes the second track of the year to come out on strictly. the original mix is deep house at its very best, with a haunting vocal courtesy of margaret grace while quentins production keeps the track beautifully layered and polished to perfection. but its the harry choo choo romero mix that everyones been talking about, with a peaktime version that builds and builds to a crescendo of big synths and raised hands.

nice price deal !!! dirty things, dirty beats, dirty synths, sexy music! sheldon combines organic elements with electronic sounds and creates a high quality house tune.

huge richie hawtin support !! oliver dodd (acacja/xylophone jones) first appeared on addon06 and returns with a timely ep of analog rhythms and head tripping movements. hailing from nashville dodd creates a sound all his own between the influences of detroit techno and euro minimal shifts. stark, deep and pulsing best describe this 4 track ep. elevators and escalators is the title cut which will flip you up and down. a sure cut that is already in the hands of hawtin, drives with 808 beats, falling synths and rising plucks. an epic dj tool if there ever was. let it ride and play tricks. the rest of the ep is rounded out with dance floor cuts for mind and body. enjoy

belgian artist ludwig buez who has worked a long time under the soul preachers nickname is really happy to introduce komplement recordings, his fresh new electro minimal label. for the first release & asked french duo ginos & snake to remix his original track. on the a side, you ll find the original hypnotik electro track called cirkus. dark psychotic synth & great killer break gives to this track all the power & the emotion needed for massive crowd reaction. the remix from ginos & snake is a perfect exemple of how good these 2 guys can work with their gears! they did a more progressive construction, added raw synths & worked the main melody through special effects!

second release of marcello giordani on mule musiq. >respect yourself< is a classical feeling italo disco track, dramatic melody & typical italo disco synths. the reat >naughty< (moodmusic) remix is simply wonderful and more clubby than original. support comes from dave mothersole, sasse, prins thomas. philip sherburne, the mole and tom taylor

tuomi, as well as stefan goldmanns 1st ever production for a band! tuomi is a trio of voice, piano and double bass, lead by singer kristiina tuomi. touring the globe from europe to bahrain to south korea, tuomi perform a unique blend of superb songwriting and acoustic chamber composition. for their macro debut, the trio is joined by live strings and an array of electronics, synths and drum machines, taking their signature concept to the dancefloor in full effect. the result is stunningly adventurous house music. the title track >expense of spirit< comes with a mind blowing bass line, acting as a catchy counterpoint to the deep acoustic chords and strings. the b side also holds a minimalistic dub version. >mourning eyes< and >expense miniature< reach far beyond the dancefloor, being another prime example of macros experimental direction. a pioneering four track ep showcasing what should be possible at the junction of acoustic and electronic music today. tuomi are: kristiina tuomi - voice carsten daerr - piano carlos bica - double bass featuring: margherita biederbick - violin hannah klein - viola stefan goldmann - synth bass, drum machines, processing

the third release from splitloops second album pleasure machine is another pounding, electro breaks monster. electricity mixes squeaky synths with retro and glitchy vocals. on the flip, release remove, a cheeky little stomper. computerized vocals, and fast paced synth stutters. once again the boys have unleashed a classic!

yam who brings two new productions to super promising new uk label electric minds in his typically polished style. the aside wanna make luv is a pretty message direct from the off. a relentless fusion off synths stabs & vocoder action whilst the 80s electro phunk groove is totally banging & insistent, i think the bottom line is they re saying they want to do it but in a futuristic retro stlyee! the b side buzz reaction is one for all those crazy mid tempo hedonist playboy warehouse parties. perfect to be dropped in your disco ballrooms, full off twisted flute solos, italo vocal chants, afro percussion and one hell of a heavy bottom end. a leftfield balearic bomb is very soon about to drop somewhere in londons eastside!

incl great john selway dub-techno remix.. the second installment on forward think label hej records is a special collaboration between label owners punisher ( michelle herrmann ) and john overfiend ( matt caputo ). the title track thermal underwear begins with a hypnotic melody that envelopes you and the lush atmospheric synths float over, as if preparing you for the coming bass storm. the minimal yet driving, chunky shuffled beats hit hard and your body moves to the infectious rhythm.

in 2007 tom dazing established himself as one of the most up and coming artists of belgium. at just 21 years of age he can count richie hawtin, josh wink, james zabiela, marco bailey, ambivalent, gabriel ananda, seth troxler, dominik eulberg, skoozbot and many more to his supporters. toms first heimatmelodie-ep was sold out after 3 days so its about time for more insane minimalism! the ep is opened by >sweet lady luck smiles<, a deep and dark sub-bass-mover featuring one of the filthiest synths you ever heard. quite contrary is >pun intended<, a quirky and uplifting party-mover destined to cause major damage on your primetime-dancefloor. the b-side offers 2 deeper tracks, the original of >visually hungry< is a hypnotic and slowly building groove-track, while arnaud le texier delivers a truly mental and dark technointerpretation. toms trademark outstanding sound quality shines through on all the tracks and finally turns this package into a musthave. all tracks written and produced by tom van der kelen

incl mathias tanzmann remix !! berlins master of tech-funk cle notches up another fantastic solo ep on poker flat. analogue synths and punchy beats merge with warm piano stabs and cutting-edge electronic trickery.

2 pure hardcore energy tunes with synths & drums destructive sounds!!

excellent trippin techno track !! after mihalis presented himself as the next big thing he now brings his friends in the spotlights also. and not without a reason! these guys created a killer of a trackespecially for syndikaat. perfectly balanced beats with loads of sublayers and nice synths. mihalis himself liked the track so much that he decided to not only remix this once, but to remix this twice!! the result is amazing, simply 3 huge tracks on 1 12inch.

as expected, this cool little number is starting to do big things!! kazyo, half of teenage bad girl will take the world by storm with this new, fresh, amazing project. gritty analog synths chugging along to solid jackin backbeats in a very electro flavored style, layering in more synth lines as the track progresses for some abrasive electro techno action. this is an essential release coming out from the new electro scene, do not pass on this!

williams is back with a brand new 12inch for get physical, el baile. the lead track immediately enthrals with its galloping kick, snare and analogue bass pattern, before a typically williams-eque, fat but understated electro motif, phased chords and crisp percussion edits propel it onwards into the heart of the dancefloor. >the unbearable truth< is a thrillingly modern, moody take on the straight-up acid track. a devastatingly simple, bending acid line lies at the heart of the track, but its the way the uncompromisingly linear beat and one-note bassline play off it that really makes this track fly. house music to get lost inside. >kiss of life< sounds every bit as vital and reviving as its title implies. its beauty lies in the intricate and expressive interplay of synths: beginning with a lowslung melodic motif, a more nimble, staccato bassline emerges, before the deep, kosmische-style chords arrive ahead of a powerful breakdown into heads-down techhouse strut.

the original mix is an eclectic, blend of brooding atmospheres and jagged, prickly synths with a techy feel!! david west sticks to the experimental theme and retains the vibe of the original but through a cocktail of groovy bass stabs and beefier drum effects, creates a chunkier, more dynamic sound

another bomb that will definitely not make it through airport security undetected. explosive kicks serenade a nasty acid line over a signature dalessandro-style vocal. this peak timer is no holds barred techno armageddon. new york based clink rec artist elon makes his debut appearance for the siteholder team with a storming remix. twisted effects, a unique take on the vocal, and a pulsating bass line define this hard-hitting approach. fearless in its pursuit and certainly without any room for prisoners, this re-working of >are you there< comes out of the gate sprinting and never lets down. another successful new york-chicago connection has been made. rounding out the ep, brian ffar follows up his highly successful >ballroom hustler< ep with a take on the single reflecting his cultivated production style. an atmospheric tech house approach reveals well-placed synths over the drawn out vocal from the original. but dont assume this is child s play, ffars kick drum isnt afraid to pummel a club systems subs. the avalanche inducing bass line that follows caps off this fifth siteholder record with a very clear message: >are you there< is serious business

a joint effort between prins thomas and word and sound- the idea behind the label is to put out good music and not limiting ourselves to stick with a specific genre, instead opting to stay fresh and individual with each release going in every direction we feel. we re gonna be highlighting new talent, re-releasing some lesser known nuggets and certainly give you some dancefloor killers along the way to. from japanese techno to california kraut : ) just the way we like it... second release up is a taste of what s to come later in 2008 when we drop windsurfs debut album. these 4 tracks where initially planned for release on sentrall but where for some strange reason scrapped and made available as mp3 only. too sad as this is some of the finest heady downbeat electronic music to appear in the current baleric,cosmic blah blah blah call it what you want scene. windsurf consists of 1 part sorcerer and 1 part hatchback, both has records out on tirk and thisisnotanexit respectively and they ve also managed to deliever killer reworks of lcd soundsystem and shawn lee s ping pong orchestra(to be unleashed early 2008). crafting their own musical universeout of layers and layers of guitars and synths, never going for the obvious... well, im not gonna spend more time trying to convince you, check it out at wordandsound.de(paste in appropriate link here f.ex....)

although berlin based dj woody has long been a member of the gigolo crew, having the honor to play at some legendary gigolo nights, this is woodys first solo release for gigolo. and what a fine entry onto the gigolo-scene it is: sure to get people in the know talking... and dancing! woody is the original sonic funkateer whose life is completely focussed on music and his very own definition of funk. hes a genuine kind of a guy, needing nothing more than two turntables, a mixer and an audience to know hes alive. for him djing and making music is not just a job, its his destiny. just one listen to a track like august and you know how much painstaking attention to detail, and love, has been poured into the production of these tracks. august is a cerebral sounding track that will lift you to another level. a version of august is featured on the double cd 10 years anniversary compilation gigolos cd 10 (gigolo210) selected by gigolo boss hell. booty bar is another pumping and raunchy tune thats guaranteed to get that ass shakin. its and slammin beats and funky, almost jazzy, synths licks plus the sexy vocal samples gives this number a succinctly gigolo feel to it. with songs like this, its no wonder that woody is one of the most respected german djs on the international scene

this is the second release on erol alkan and dan staceys phantasy sound label, after the debut release - la priests >engine<. this limited 12inch is debut single from primary 1 aka joe flory, who makes the kind of sleazy electronic pop that will have pharrell looking over his shoulder. crammed full of punchy guitar riffs, heavy kick drums and with distinctive falsetto vocals - this is 21st century disco for the ipod generation, a fresh and unique take on a classic sound, also includes remixes from future french talent in the shape of yuksek and the shoes, yukseks effort is aimed squarely at the dancefloor jugular, whereas the shoes have gone for a more understated punk funk approach - all cowbells and throwback synths, plus a handy yuksek dub is included for those of you who prefer less vocals

on the remix duty probably the two biggest names in electronic music at the moment: danny freakazoid and klaas! the original mixes go out a bit more housy with lovely breaks and catchy vocals that increase into a rocking synth theme. the klaas remix features big guitar breaks including the original vocals and the typical huge and boombastic klaas synths. danny freakazoid as the master of intelligent electro delivers two excellent remixes in full freakazoid effect. nothing more to say - this is a bomb!

one of the stand out tracks from osunlades excellent artist album elelments beyond from early 2007 hits the shelves with a plethora of remixes from dj gregory, deetron and manoo stella. dj gregory does what he does best, building and layering tribal rhythms with techy beats with a touch of off key xylophone action thrown in for good measure. the manoo stella mix starts deep before big pads and synths take it in a near progressive direction, while deetron strips things right back and does away with most of the vocal for a pounding house rhythm perfect for the late night clubs. a great track made better by a set of slick remixes makes this a promising start to 2008 for strictly rhythm and osunlade.

dj alex romano comes out right with a track banging with chunky beats, ultra-funk grooves, trumpets, synths and a very familiar sample. the 12” package also has remixes by dutch youngster jordan rivera who gives the track a more minimalistic approach using only chopped up snippets of the sample adding ongoing stabbing synths and whirling sounds.

one of the stand out tracks from osunlades excellent artist album elelments beyond from early 2007 hits the shelves with a plethora of remixes from dj gregory, deetron and manoo stella. dj gregory does what he does best, building and layering tribal rhythms with techy beats with a touch of off key xylophone action thrown in for good measure. the manoo stella mix starts deep before big pads and synths take it in a near progressive direction, while deetron strips things right back and does away with most of the vocal for a pounding house rhythm perfect for the late night clubs. a great track made better by a set of slick remixes makes this a promising start to 2008 for strictly rhythm and osunlade.

felix dickinson and toby tobias team up to great effect under the name of the mythical beasts on the newie from hector works. low slung funk bass and disco claps and synths make the original a sleazy discoid workout par excellence and as if that wasnt enough both q burns abstract message and nick chacona & anthony mansfield are on the mixes too. q burns mix is nothing to write home about in truth but chacona and chum do good things on their take, upping the tempo and aiming it squarely at the floor. hot!

roxy brings the bomb! incl carl cox remix. aggressive basses & synths !it s a 11/10 record!!!

leo cuenca topping charts with his latest release on feet something going on with sophie delila & feet prod, offers us a nice remake of an instant funk classic.very emotional with strong bass, deep synths, warm & so beautiful for you house music lovers !! success insured !! ltd backstock

incl remixes by joakim and speakerine. a space hymn with martians on juno synths, jupitarians at the mixing desk and our cosmic prophet sebastien tellier on vocals. it comes with a remix by our new french discovery, speakerine, a very young kid from the deepest country side in the south of france, with a true love for the dark side, mr oizo and el-p. on the flip side, our man joakim remixes the title track and does what he does best, forward thinking dance music.

freezer on the a side is a deep mover with crazy synths and vocal samples and this irresistible strings. flip for the techy edged dance me dance you and its deep groovin inland knights remix. a must have record

hollands rising production talent raul moros aka simon van kesteren aka soul conspiracy is no stranger to the soulfuric trax stable. following his well received debut release on the label amazonica, he now he returns with a brand new offering to set the floors alight. with back 2 basics and way back when, moros delivers two energetic cuts that combine old school inspired sounds with modern flavas to full effect. a pumping bassline and driving, melodic synths give back 2 basics its spice while its all about the bouncy rhythms and piano riffs on way back when. for those who want to go a touch deeper, check out the way back when d reflection dub mix. rounding off this solid package is the back 2 basics synth tool.

incl mixes by in flagranti & david glamour girls!! skylax records, the company focused on realeasing original obscure dance classic and everythings that sounds fine to their ears ! for the 9th release, the crew decided to bring you guys a brand new track with a name that i guess speak for itslef, >metallika<, a fusion between disco (cowbells, bassline), italo (the arpeggio !) and electro (check the minimal-maximal synths) with an unforgettable melody that will remind us maybe in some ways alter egos rocker track

jaymz nylon once more comes up with the goods on nylon recordingss sublabel, this time with a vocal contribution from the delightful kyra sexton. the original version, which features wave like synths, touching guitars and smooth vocals while lars behrenroth ( liebe detail ) opts for a hypnotic dub take.

the title track recalls those half forgotten dreams of positivity and optimism inspired by early us house music… a nostalgic arrangement of arpeggiated synths, high string lines, analogue drum machines and a 1980s vintage, new order like stepped bassline. housemuzik 1.2,3 takes us into much dark territory, dragging a similar palette of sounds into a dense psychedelic mix of acid guitar, pitched down demonic vocals and disorientating spacial effects. dont listen to this with the lights off! fajr dub is an epic, stoned dub collage built around classic space echo delay & feedback tricks, spectral voices and a shifting synth bass pattern, all underpinned by a soft pulsing backbone reminiscent of rhythm & sound productions.

incl cube guys & balearic soul remix!! the cube guys remix is the musical equivalent of someone you know and love transforming from a sweet natured, gentle chap to a bit of a lunatic after an eye opening stag do in estonia. tracey ks vocal is still at the forefront of the track, but the floating, relaxed melodies of previous versions of this track have been replaced with sharp, stabbing synths, fiercely driving basslines and maic percussion. make no mistake, this is an epic remix. the breakdown is an absolute hair raiser - techy, dirty and uplifting - and as the vocal kicks back in, anywhere this drops will erupt in a sea of raised hands and stomping feet.

sheldon romero is back in tha house. dirty things, dirty beats, dirty synths, sexy music! sheldon combines organic elements with electronic sounds and creates a high quality house tune. sebastian gnewkow (musica diaz ) and norm (caballero / king kong rec.) teamed up for an outstanding dirty electro remix. also you find a brilliant remix by sheldons cousin jorge jaramillo on the vinyl.

john tejada returns with a stomping slice of in your face techno. >labyrinth< is a winding journey through modulation and filter trickery reminiscent of his >infected< single from a couple years back. in your face drums and synths control a steady building energy that will spiral you into the labyrinth. balancing out the energy of the a side is >the tyranny of choice.< a signature syncopated melodic slice of tejada that layers melodies and rhythms in classic tejada fashion

played by derrick may, dave clark, laurent garnier !! token special will highlight a deeper, less dark variaton of the main imprint. on this first dition, phase delivers a timeless piece of funk, driven on killerstabs and dreamy synths. add the typical phase percussion and you have another winner. both mixes contain a huge amount of energy while still keeping it intimate. their timeless detroit feel will certainly haunt worldwide dancefloors for a long time

second chapter for capsula, with >retardo expreso< as project name. you will find the famous neapolitan producers tony matt (globox, cusp) with his track >mazz & panell< and genny g (qepo) with >icsipsilongi<. both tracks are fulfilled with an outstanding interlace of synths and ryhthmics that will surely have a huge effect on the dancefloors.

originally recording under the name automato for dfa & capitol records, holy ghost is the latest discoid creation for dfa. a product of their obsessions with analog synths & rare disco >hold on< is a thumping disco trotter with a spiced up house remix from french house vet blackjoy.

stunning follow up to giorgio carpenter heads into spaced-out punk funk territory with live bass, guitar and extremely hooky vox from nigel and superb handing of synths, drums, funny noises, arrangement and production from jamie. clocking in at 11 minutes and going into an extended groove out for the second half. an out and out winner on all manner of dancefloors. hurry, all aboard! 200 copies worldwide.

support comes from tiga, jedi knight tom middleton, dj naughty, warren fellow, makossa & megablast. the track >disconnected< is a groovy house workout that is typical of mr van moll. it starts with an excellent rhythm track that hooks you in straight away and then drops a deep, rich bass reminiscent of some of the classic house records from eindhoven produced in the mid 90s. this is quickly followed up with a breathy, seductive female vocal that leads you into the synth parts that propel you throughout the rest of the track until the 303 drops at the end. on the flip the track is reworked into a much darker affair with the 303 playing a central role from the beginning. >disco necked it< builds slowly with dubby synths gradually joining the 303 and throbbing bass before a filtered string part straight outta detroit creeps in creating a late night thriller thats sure to have sweaty bodies grooving!

breakdance has all the early electro hip hop influences but santos brings a classic sound bang up to date. oldskool drum sounds groove alongside acid bleeps, crunchy synths and squelchy bass. any b boy or b girl will be body popping along to this for sure. its been included on a new elite force compilation for lot 49 due out in november so its looking to be a biggie already. the echobox is a proper twisted club banger that is purely designed for peak time devastation. the tribal groove is crushed to bits as are most of the elements, which is a recipe for intense gritty head twisting.

the asg/pi004 features 2 artists being new artist on the label alison marks from dessous recordings and soul phonic. alison marks takes over the a side with galapagos. a minimalistic tech house track that takes you on a drive with a heavy load of funky rhythms and sub bass rumble! the b sides hosts soul phonic with not so casual, kicking off with a punchy kick nshakers, driving bassline and very cool fresh n funky synths who drives the track several times to a climax.

2nd release on deadmau5s mau5trap release and already the buzz is hugely rising around this uber talented young canadian wonderkid with a distinct nod to nalin & kanes ethereal >beachball<, not exactly is a lush bobbing epic monster, with its intense groove and soaring synths. flipped by we fail, a warm, stripped back minimal groove, perfect for todays cooler floors

2nd release on deadmau5s mau5trap release and already the buzz is hugely rising around this uber talented young canadian wonderkid with a distinct nod to nalin & kanes ethereal >beachball<, not exactly is a lush bobbing epic monster, with its intense groove and soaring synths. flipped by we fail, a warm, stripped back minimal groove, perfect for todays cooler floors