its that time again at ccb headquarter for reaping the harvest of another good year for the label. the paris club music, volume 3 is here and the journey is better than ever. once again the full crew worked hard to deliver this time a more contemplative yet still percussive set of tracks exploring the dance music of tomorrow. first in the field bambounou and french fries teams up for mizu ni idou suru an intimate slow mo thing playing with intricate rhythm textures and dusty key stabs fading away in the back.

nice price deal !!! cymawax explores the far reaches of our sonic galaxy with its next 12 inch only release, an exciting seven song set from evocative uruguayan-norwegian vocalist camilla luna. camilla is known as one half of luna & bazis on wahwah45s, with producer friend bhlb, and as vocalist for trulz & robins releases on eskimo and dance disorder’s ”metallic italic“ (bpitch control). her years of improvising vocals with musicians and djs at renowned oslo clubs like blaa, jeager, and the villa have given camilla a knack for accompanying electronic rhythms with haunting, tuneful melodies. for the open up ep, camilla joins producer bhlb for soulful and raw vocals recorded in one take over futuristic, bass-heavy, and delightfully offbeat tracks. the styles and tempos vary wildly, but the sound throughout is unified in a deceptively organic ex machina woman-meets-machine vibe. in the title cut, the almost tribal percussion summons exotic, benevolent spirits when combined with camilla’s temptatious crooning. the twisted r&b of ”wut r u gwonna do“ could almost be a secret collaboration with the likes of flying lotus. and ”f.o.c.- transmits a slightly intimidating techno stomp that would make all heads on the dance floor turn towards the dj and immediately take notice. these are just a few of the otherworldly audio nuggets found within the open up ep … there are more treasures to unveil. excavate soulfully.

as well as being a resident at moscow s denis simachev bar, leonid lipelis has been slowly making a name for himself as a producer for some time. there s a whole raft of lipelis remixes for the nu-disco set dating back to 2006, but it feels like the russian producer has stepped up his game of late. inbetween some killer edits for lies and an upcoming public possession 12- as tmo, lipelis dons his beard in dust guise for the latest release from the mysterious bahnsteig 23 label. if you were a fan of that aforementioned lies release or any previous bah 12 its highly likely you will dig the four cuts here with lipelis drawing for some obscure sources with eminently danceable results.

already known worldwide for his one of a kind techno productions and dj sets, oliver deutschmann is a name that wont fade anytime soon. since launching his label vidab records in 2007, he has seen a steady amount of releases on his own imprint as well as other establish labels such as aim and soma quality recordings. after teasing us this summer with keep rising oliver returns to mobilee this fall for a full length ep featuring his signature techno sound. taking us on a mental journey we are delivered three solid techno thumpers that will work wonders at the peak hours of any set. the ep will bring the crowd into a world of pure techno bliss with heavy kicks, hypnotizing pads, and a dash of acid to tie it altogether in a cohesive package.

after last autumn’s ‘knowledge ep’, héctor oaks returns to key vinyl with four more solid dancefloor fillers of the kind we’re starting to expect from the berlin-based upstart. now several records deep and with his fourth berghain set firmly behind him, these days his sound is about as honed and gratifying as skills from the booth. and ‘kepler 186f’ is the proof.
on the a-side “dissolve” sets its sinews to march on this taut, tough and punchy number. “radial clicles” then reins in the muscle a bit in favour of a more skulking, spectral slow-build. meanwhile on the b-side, “stone storage” sends cool cymbals and crunchy hats on a sinuous, calculated romp. leaving “avoid reality” to close in noisy, bombastic fashion. but watch out—this one’s a bit of a tease.

after retiring from the jamaican police force arthur duke reid established his treasure isle liquor store and sound system in pink lane kingston and was crowned the undisputed king of sound and blues in 1956, 57 and in 58. the duke then moved into record production and after relocating the store to 33 bond street, he then built a recording studio on top of his new premises in 1966. according to the musicians and singers the wooden construction of the treasure isle recording studio gave the music a distinctive warmth and richness and with resident engineer byron baron/smithy smith at the controls, the sound of a bond street recording was immediately recognisable.
but the studio one sound is different to the treasure isle sound! the people have to know. - bunny striker lee
a glittering selection of strikers treasure isle recordings are featured on this compilation. so please sit back and enjoy the set!

vancouvers indie-electronic duo humans announce their highly anticipated full-length album noontide set for release on february 24th, 2015 via hybridity music. comprised of producers robbie slade and peter ricq, the duos sound has been called infectious, smartly crafted, and a force live. produced by nik kozub (shout out out out out), noontide is a showcase of their innovative mix of heavy electronics with modern pop sensibilities. the album is carefully constructed, building upon the bands restless aesthetic experimentation.

jah cure is one of the most influential reggae acts today, with hits in the real roots and caribbean pop formats. known for his iconic hooks and street-poet verses, his songs contrast gritty tales of urban struggle with sun-kissed romantic ballads. in the tradition of jamaican reggae, his stories bridge social commentary with uplifting hopefulness. there is playful spirit to his music that has endured the real life challenges of prison, probation and redemption. *the cure* is his seventh album and the fourth for vp records and presents the thoughts, feelings and contradictions of a true reggae artist. anticipation for the album is especially strong in jah cures touring markets where and in support of the release he will tour europe and south america in the summer of 2015. a music video for *made in california* will be serviced to terrestrial and online media outlets to support the album launch internationally.

the next pastamusik release is from borrowed identity. his musical upbringing was a melange of ethnic music from friends, weird stuff from local libraries and whatever else he could find in record stores and on the internet, this explaining the fact he makes anything from classical to ambient, house to techno, experimental to electro, hiphop to pop music. never content with one musical genre, but always focused on making music with heart and soul, his releases demonstrate a broad musical range and a wide taste. his new release on pastamusik goes from classic house, dynamic techno to acid-jack. styles and applying them to dynamic arrangements that showcase a confident set of studio skills and a deep understanding of what excites the expectant dancer.

alles andrs sound and ideas speak loudly and quiet on this wonderful release, sharing another part of his journey and adding another essential piece to his discography and the resopal archive. now he connects melancholy with the necessary push to the dance floor. alles andrs continues to lay the foundation for his experimental combination of deep house and techno with a collection of two mind-bending pieces. -feel it- on the a side is a deep and warm melancholy track which will give you the chills while -tenebrae- fits into every modern dj set. designed as couloured and very limited splatter vinyl.

special warehouse find original pressing. only 160 units available. classic and essential killer record from mikael stavostrand. played by ricardo villalobos, dixon, raresh ... lick my deck is run by shaun soomro and matt jolley. pushing boundaries and developing the sound, a label focused on releasing intelligent and provocative electronic music. die a little starts of with a groove that wont let you go building into 4/4 drive, katous vocals set off the track with a real warmth but with a dark edge behind them. dark eyes has a sexy dirty feel to it. a thrusting bass line and obsessive vocals that hypnotize you into a deeper engagement

spanish based label nulabel, set out on their third vinyl adventure which comes impregnated with authentic german techno from coeter, who signs two original tracks in addition to two reworks from berlin based ixel and the brazilian producer urbano.

the stage is set from minute one on clay wilsons new 4 track ep, skandha, his second release for the bunker new york.

set to smash the summer and beyond, mele debuts his single, ambience on redlights highly acclaimed label, lobster boy records. soaring with a soulful vocal and an indelible drum groove, that takes us on a journey through house and carnival heritage, splicing in his trademark sound. with a residency on the diplo and friends, radio 1 show and support for the track from gorgon city, disclosure, tiga, jackmaster, skream, redlight and annie mac, mele has created a soon-to-be sought after dance formula, and exercised the production of a track that cannot fail to make people move

cowboy rhythmbox return to phantasy with a new set of recordings, following last year s celebrated debut two-side, we got the box and * rattle*, which gained international dj support from the likes of barnt, carl craig, seth troxler, roman flugel, kim-ann foxman, jackmaster and lena willikens, as well as featuring on erol alkans acclaimed fabriclive 77. fantasma s distinctive three tracks continue from where cowboy rhythmbox left us, a trident forged from the sweat of a thousand lost nights spent dishevelled beneath tarnished mirror balls.

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after the latin flavoured always and forever the multi tasked twosome hits back with another great vocal production. the original mix does all the right things in the right places, with a memorable hook to keep you interested, a curious blend of original house bounce and contemporary wrapy bass grooves that wear its commercial leanings without shame! another day is set to be huge !! special backstock !!!

echologist and vohkinne go head to head in the latest release for atrophic society. utilising a library of field recordings the two captured in their respective back yards. they ve crafted a sonic pallet using only those sounds, which serves to give a tangible cohesion across the ep as well as provide something a little different from the norm. each track captures a unique set of machine sounds and turns them into brooding, heady, atmospheric techno. a thousand cuts and scythe serve as heavy hitters, whereas nature control and broad swathe to the far side bring a dark mood seething with anticipation.

the television screen is the retina of the minds eye david cronenberg, videodrome 1983. passarella death squad lynchpin danny passarella collaborates with london techno producer perc to create 5 soundscapes echoing erotica viewed through supercharged synapses to accompany the recent series of artworks created by danny passarella that share similar voyeuristic obsessions. lavishly colourful, the listener is drawn towards them, like an obsessive james woods slithering into his television in the climactic sequence of cronenberg’s horror classic videodrome. available as a limited edition 12- see-through blue vinyl release, the 5 tracks act as an abstraction and intensification of the mood set with their previous collaboration temperature s rising .

robsoul release number 22 for joss moog and mister consistent just keeps rolling out the essential house flavours. ego is his latest collection of work and features four new originals from the frenchman, each with the sample rich touch that we have come to love. the diva licks of the title track and ep opener ego set the perfect funky vibe for the rest of the ep. raw wave sees us riding one, as the beach vibes flow, the keys stab and the chocolatey bassline melts. whos that ramps things up with its jackin action, skittish snare and cowbell, but counters with its smooth keys. a perfect combination. joss closes the party with an ode to a hero. nothing blurred here, just the utmost of respect.

when the violets roar at the sun
they ll set us free
and they ve got us in their cage
ruined of grace and senses
and the heart roars like a lion
for what they ve done to us

berlin atonal is proud to pick up on a tradition begun in 1984 with the publication of two volumes of live recordings from the 1983 edition of the festival. those records bore witness to the most inventive, adventurous sounds of the festival, and therefore of their time, containing live bits from psychic tv, la loora and zev. berlin atonal vol. 3 carries this custom forward three decades with selections from four of the standout performances of berlin atonal 2014. of course cabaret voltaire’s lauded and historical ?rst show in over 20 years is featured, richard h kirk’s no-nostalgia and machinery driven set ?rmly putting the cabaret voltaire project in a future-facing direction. miles whittakers surprising and muscular live performance also contributes a cut, as does festival favourite fis with his characteristically lumpy, textural soundscapes.

the first release of full pupp slipts, a new kind in our lovely fpinternasjonal smaland has finally arrived. weve set up this little offshoot basically to let tracks by separate artists carpool together instead of waiting for each artist to finish off a full ep. the finished tracks will(at least in theory)end up quicker in your record bag and youll get a cool combo of tracks for each release. for the first release youll get full pupp regular blackbelt andersen serving up the much requested dolphin sandwich and on the flip debutante and full pupp prospect christian enghs gives you kyllingsmak.

quartz rec is finally back after a year long break with the first release coming from the label boss himself : paul ritch. this four track ep of the finest crafted techno called * voyage* will set you on a real trip. fasten your seatbelt.

this is how it started focuses heavily on the early days of the chicago sound, especially in the formative years at ron hardy s music box. vinyl sampler 5 of a comprehensive journey in the essence of chicago house music is set to feature nightlife unlimited, weedyma, ooft! & jessie funk.

das dritte und letzte kapitel der woolfy vs projections album-trilogie findet mit stations seinen krönenden abschluss, der mit den alben the astral projections of starlight aus dem jahr 2008 began und mit the return of love aus 2012 fortgeführt wurde. das konzept der alben-saga der band aus los angeles von simon james und dan hastie basiert lose auf den abenteuern des verschollenen astronauten captain starlight, der held des zazu songs, einem balearic rock klassiker, der auch den sound von woolfy vs projections auszeichnet, mitbeeinflusst hat, ein düsterer balearic und cosmic vibe, verbunden mit dem typischen west coast sound, disco dub, funk und hippie rock. stücke wie absynth (von resident advisor treffend mit air covering steely dan umschrieben), neeve oder set me loose können allesamt als moderne klassiker des genres bezeichnet werden.

repress 2015 - the oscillat music label kicks off the marabouda ep, featuring a killer set of deep house grooves from sam. from the opening title tracks, with its breathy chords and jazzy keys, which reference classic chicago house with a uniquely modern flavour, through the joey anderson-like weirdness of -storm refuge- and pumping rhythms of -decoy-, the producer demonstrates his killer ear for classic deep house textures. a must-check release from a label to keep tabs on.

repress 2015 .. the sixth release on alan fitzpatricks explore, search and discover label. alan fitzpatrick recruits fellow southampton talent rhymos, to provide the soundtrack on this techno heavy release. backed with two solid remixes from the legend that is steve o sullivan, this one is set to be a biggie. pressing on translucent green vinyl.

the ”sound dig series” returns with the same spirit of collaboration and distinctive sound that set it apart from the compilation fray. this time around the familial gathering features, introspective, jay mond, sean bird &wallflower, along for the ride in part 1 of the vinyl version of this series.

following a solid year of releases kick started by * no distance* , collaboration with innervisions boss dixon, we have witnessed guy gerbers rumors label go from strength to strength. in its debut year the label has already had guest appearances from seth troxler and chaim, and now guy himself is set to reveal rumors on the dancefloor featuring miss kittin.

after releases on livity sound sister label dnuos ytivil and cold recordings, batu returns with his own new imprint timedance. the label is set to offer a platform for hybrids and mutations of uk techno, and the first release will be launched with a party in bristol on 20th february, where batu is joined at the cavern club by beneath and transient. the release showcases a progression from batu s first two 12 s, with more colour and melody than his previous work, sitting alongside waves of propulsive percussion.

very limited 2015 repress! all inn records have already proved to be massively popular with the biggest names throughout 2010, and their latest release is set to increase yet again, the buzz surrounding the romanian imprint. all inn s fifth installment comes from the turin sensation that is rills... having grown up in the shadow of italy s motor city in the heart of mirafori, in a city of non stop musical turmoil. it was the beauty of the electronic melody that first snared rills. in the mid 2000 s the national and internationally renowned promoter xplosiva spotted the young blossoming talent and enlisted him as resident. since that time, rills has shared the dj booth with the worlds finest, as the likes of ricardo villalobos, carl craig and akufen have all felt the heat of his burning hot warm-up sets

alr001 is tech-house based track features one late-night club cut of pure, padded brilliance. the original mix is a meditative, as it blissfully sways between softly thumping bass and euphoric synth snippets. hamburg based well known dj cess (formally from also known from cocoon booking) re-edited the track for dj s with a male spoken monologue that, despite being a tad pretentious, actually kind of weirdly works. fittingly, its the most dance floor appropriate of the bunch and would slip nicely into a bleary-eyed, 6am sunrise set.

straight out of sheffield! classic bring you one from the new school….scott monkz. currently bubbling around with a fantastic vinyl following scott is set for higher ground.a master of the swingy beat and blaxploitation sample - thatmanmonkz takes a little detroit, a little chicago and a whole lot of sheffield to add his spin on an old school sound. drafting in the vocal talents of pete simpson, this ep moves things around wonderfully. luke solomon has supported monkz heavily on his business as usual radio show over the last 2 years….and now its time to welcome him officially into the classic family.

this album is another chapter in the ongoing there s-muchmore-to-brazil than-bossa-nova saga. it s filled with disco-eratracks produced for the brazilian domestic marketplace, some of which were hits, others which were quite obscure. what binds them all together - besides their common origins, time period and overall musical approach - is the fact that their reputation has been steadily transcending brazils borders. this has allowed these tunes to find their place on set lists, want lists and in the crates of the world s most discerning djs and tastemakers.

this is how it started focuses heavily on the early days of the chicago sound, especially in the formative years at ron hardy s music box. vinyl sampler 4 of a comprehensive journey in the essence of chicago house music is set too feature mach, robert owens, clandestino & eli escobar.

selekt? selek t is the name of the new bureau b sublabel selekt is the 12inch platform for experiments by musicians on the label or other artists selekt offers space for collaborations and remixes. no borders zero set represented a milestone in latter-day krautrock, created in 1983 by a hugely authoritative triumvirate of the german avant-garde: dieter moebius, conny plank und mani neumeier. the musician, producer, remixer and self-confessed krautrock fanrichard fearless has dismantled the outstanding track speed display and bequeathed two new versions to bureau b.

those with a passion for heavyweight electro and drexciyan sounds have long held french producer franck kartell in high regard. he s been working away on the fringes delivering high-grade material for a decade, and finally got round to dropping his debut album, afterlife, last year. here he delivers a swift follow-up, effortlessly flitting between icy ambience, vector lovers style electro-idm, creepier compositions, and the kind of oddly symphonic, soundtrack-inspired fare that exists to stir the emotions. its a far more fragile sounding set than some might expect, but no worse for it. while theres little dancefloor material on show, kartell s downtempo fare is a cut above most of his contemporaries.

ep starts with my m my s track which was edited with a monoplay voice and collaboration, a classy melodic deep and box track to start the set with. the extended play continue with a «give me love» bomb - groovy and super foxy house track like a colorful kaleidoscope of sounds. no time for regrets is tribal colored and groovy tech house track to be liked by a producers with a thin smooth taste. nehundredandninthizm is ode to a one of most famous synthesizers in a world containing the sounds of it spicy beats and bright percussion line.

the brilliant initial outing from kerri chandler on large music gets a re-issue and sounds just as fresh and influential as it did in 1995. darker and more minimal than kerri s output at the time on labels such as king street and freetown, this four track ep set the tone and sound of large for most of the late 1990s. all four tracks feature the trademark chandler bassline, jazzed-out trippy chords, and chopped up vocals. this is a timeless classic and a must have for any serious house vinyl connoisseur.

huge package from west end of exclusive or never before released versions of one of the highlights from their illustrious catalogue.... arthur russell s loose joints... is it all over my face? kon (king of nothing!) sourced the original stems to completely re make the track utilising both the female and male vocal parts in his outstanding -duet- mix. also included in the barnstorming 13 minute original version that s never seen the light of day... its significantly and dare we say on par with the original version! finally included is the rare as hens teeth original female vocal 3:10 7- version that was only ever released as a promo at the time. huge release that s set to cause ever lasting ripples in the disco music community!

hypnosaurus is a legendary and unclassifiable estonian techno act that proved to be very influential throughout its somewhat reclusive career. a great set with some real fire inside...some serious mindbenders on here. tip!

limited edition of 500 copies on 180 gram vinyl.
*bring us some honest food* sees argentinian guitarist alan courtis and brooklyn-based british drummer aaron moore explore sounds and instruments far beyond their regular guitar and drums set ups. here they utilize anything from grand pianos and balaphons to metal lampshades and wooden staircases.

oid is the solo project of russian producer andrei antonets who is set to release his latest track bright side of life on pnn records 13/07/2015 born in riga and having lived in berlin, oid is now based in moscow, where he is inspired by the citys rapidly changing scene. bright side of life translates a sense of potential, it is upbeat without being commercial. the tracks singular sound has prompted the field, popnoname & j.p janzen (von spar) and mujuice all to produce remixes which will appear on the ep alongside the original. each of these deliver a unique take on this uncommon yet catchy tune.

the debut 12- release by thomas wolf, emphatically utilizes subtle melody, solid beats, and massive power in the bass area to illustrate his unique and diverse skill-set as a producer. -the haunted ep- carries four impressive workouts condensing all we love about the genre, resulting in a show-stopping record sure to set even the most distinguished floors on fire. great modern techno music and a massive 12- on resopal.

early in 2014, copenhagens kenneth bager asked electronic wizard and remix entrepreneur ruf dug if he would make an album for his acclaimed balearic imprint music for dreams. that summer, ruf dug headed off to spend three months on the island of guadeloupe in the french caribbean. seizing the opportunity to live out his own compass point fantasy, he put together a portable studio that would fit into a suitcase - two half-rack synthesizers, a couple of effects units, his laptop and a 4-track cassette recorder. he set up the studio in the spare bedroom in a rented villa and spent the next 12 weeks watching the sun set and making the album. all tracks were written and recorded in guadeloupe, with nev cottee beaming in vocals and guitar parts for a couple of the tracks direct from the heart of mancunia, hooking into the powerful and long-standing musical relationship between manchester and that most famous of sunset islands ibiza

argentinas djs pareja double-team on turbo, collaborating with newcomer tom tom clubber and turbos own von party on a set of stripped-down ravey weapons.

originally released 18 months ago as a very limited 12 inch, hand stamped with custom made sleeve, radio slaves the clone wars, a record that already has a mythological status surrounding it, finally gets a long awaited release. complete with instrumental. accapella and tool, this techno rallying cry of a record is set to dominate the summer and wages war upon the clones. gaining support across the board from marcel dettmann and ben klock to derrick carter and spencer parker, get ready to go to war again this summer.

it is no easy task to blend the cerebral with the soulful - the two tend to stand at opposing corners in the deep house world and producers are often forced to choose one or the other - to mix both is a lofty aim. maddermodes may not have set out with this merger in mind when launching the project - mental space - but the end result is striking in its effortless fusion. released under the artists own label, shift coordinate points, the ep consists of two tracks: mental space and human science. the titles, of course, lead one to assume there will be a strong degree of technicality and complexity behind the songs and indeed there is, what is surprising is the level of personality and moodiness that also exists.

deluxe collectors set - 4x12 inch records in cardboard box.