italian dj and producer slok is no stranger to circle music. in 2010 he released his great album rain on circle music after the previous released releases funky finger and freak in 2009. in 2011 he followed up a release on circle music,roccos hard scene incl. a stunning remix by hermanez followed.for his first single in 2012 slok, he invited brothers in crime my favourite robot aka voytek korab, james teej and jared simms from canada to sing the vocals.lately these three guys had a release on life and death and were remixed by art department. on top of this nice package we have subb-an who had a few releases on damian lazarus crosstown rebels or culprit with several hits and finally label mate lopazz from berlins get physical together with his film producer casiocasino.

the next gorgeous release on mad musician. this time frank muller presents the horizon remixes. horizon has been one of his biggest hits and one of cocoons & somas best selling vinyl re-released and new mastered. ulrich schnauss the master of electronica, funkdvoid the scottish king of techhouse, tigerskin as one of berlins busiest producers and beroshima himself. 4 remixes by senior master producers. each single name stands for an outstanding quality. the funkdvoid remix and beroshima mix has been remastered. those two mixes were released on soma in 2009 but not distributed in many areas. ulrich schnauss comes with a gorgeous techhouse mix and we are glad that ulrich will do some techno productions on mad musician. you all must have heard of tigerskin and his well crafted music. this outstanding producers comes with a classic floorstomper american style. the funkdvoid mix is still one of my all time favourites next to beroshimas skyflyer.

as ajello say:the idea for a cover version of n.o.i.a.s looking for love was born a couple of years ago - an idea of alessandro piatto, younger brother of davide piatto, original member of n.o.i.a. as soon as alessandro proposed it,we asked whether we could have the original tracks but, unfortunately,they have been lost over the years.immediately his brother davide brought together the original lineup of n.o.i.a.and locked them up in the studio to record the voice from scratch and some of the synth parts. our intervention was first on the drums, replacing the original for a more uptempo beat, and then the bassline, shaping it to a more modern sound. the vocals were treated with filters and echoes,and we also added some new guitar parts and synth lines. it was an honour to us, ajello, to bring to light an italo-disco classic that has really influenced us and we have put all our efforts to create a version that is timeless, as much as the original.

three tracks of hypnotising sci-fi technosoul by jamal moss aka hieroglyphic being, one of the few true spiritual descendents of ron hardys chicago house legacy.taken from the music for mathematics series,re-mastered and finally available on vinyl. were into orbit again!

first up is tabou for the people by sofrito specials featuring l barrabas which twitch edited for his dj sets a couple of years back. the lovely people at sofrito kindly gave permission for it to be included on this release. its a relentlessly driving slab of 4/4 afro funk with horn explosions. next up is the 10th and final track in twitchs cumbia series. the first 8 were released on japans lets get lost label and the missing number 9 is being saved for a future release. colombias cumbia was born out of african influences. this track is based around a sample from colombian cumbia legend andres landero and is an attempt to fuse traditional cumbia sounds with up to date production styles. the end result is a slow motion hypnotic cumbia retaining the haunting melancholia inherent in the original sample. leading the aa side, twitch passed a wild highlife song by ghanas atakoru manu to glasgows super talented auntie flo (whose highly recommended future rhythm machine album recently saw a release) to play around with. auntie flo cut it up and added additional drums and bass to come up with this euphoric modern highlife groover

sadly betty botox is no longer with us. she departed planet earth in 2010 and leaves a gaping hole amongst all those who knew her. she left behind a dat tape in her studio with the final ep written on the cover in lipstick, which her closest confidants feel she wanted to be her last statement to the world. so, after a slight delay, two years later, 4 tracks that were regular features in her musically wayward dj sets are now available for her to fans to hear and play. combining her love for psyche funk, cosmic synth, space rock and late 70s stadium rock these reworkings, remixes, refixes and reproductions of known and unknown tracks are sure to be hits on non-conservative dance floors everywhere.

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colored vinyl. part 3 of 3 of the amzaing masterpiece by pawas! this album is an unreleased discography which includes tracks and sketches from his early years, some of which were specially saved for this album and some new sketches. the tracks also distinctly portray inspirations from many great artists which have influenced him over the years. the track names represent his journey through a spiritual world, which was, is and will be a huge part of his life.

more dark and menacing techno/electro stuff from the netherlands, eerie hard-pounding industrial machine music, brain carpaccio guaranteed, on limited blue vinyl!

a year after aretha franklin had been crowned the queen of soul, she decided to leave columbia for her famous stint at atlantic. just before she recorded her first records with them, columbia released >soul sister<, a collection of recordings from their vaults. aretha may not have yet reached the heights she would in her later career, this collection shows an artist in the making, her raw talent budding with hope, grace and fire.
>soul sister< is now not only made available again for the first time since 1966, music on vinyl is also releasing it with completely re-mastered audio on 180 grams audiophile vinyl!

ntroducing the latest, fresh off the presses,limited edition slab of essential vibes: nix004. on this one were proud to showcase our latest artiste: joonipah. hes our very own geordie, cheeky chappie and the boy done good. as per usual, were limiting it to 300 vinyl only treats for the world, all carefully hand numbered at our top secret production facility south of london.

following last years acclaimed curse of soft rocks album, were invited to revisit said masterpiece from an alternative entry — a robust compilation of remixes. each track is wildly re-contextualized leaving us with a beautifully obtuse yet complimentary rendering. personnel employed vary in style and technique drastically, but such is the ethos of soft rocks, and furthermore the esp institute. at the end of the day, we implore you to shut up and listen. on this 12inch (the second of 3 surrounding the revenge of soft rocks remix album) esp mainstays cos/mes deliver a deep and sensual yet sinister take on little lights, and side b reveals an upbeat dubbed out version of wicker man by zurichs own lexx (running back, permanent vacation, leng) good lord this is quite a piece of wax!

special tracks have a special story behind them.and this one certainly does. after mario & vidis recorded a couple of tracks with ernesto for their debut album changed they invited him to perform in their home country. during his short stay in lithuania ernesto performed two times and both times closed his set with a track called care. it was kind of a mash-up - swedish singer & songwriter was using lyrics of his old song to sing over metro areas classic caught up to a big effect - leaving the packed dance floors to a sing along to lyrical hook of sisters and brothers, smokers and lovers, care for me every time. big fan of metro areas sound vidis offered him to do a reversion of this mash-up using caught up as a reference and inspiration. the vocals were re-recorded, new arrangement was done, and the song was tested in the clubs as well as live on stage. so here it is - another big tune from the three to sing and dance along

colored vinyl. part 2 of 3 of the amzaing masterpiece by pawas! this album is an unreleased discography which includes tracks and sketches from his early years, some of which were specially saved for this album and some new sketches. the tracks also distinctly portray inspirations from many great artists which have influenced him over the years. the track names represent his journey through a spiritual world, which was, is and will be a huge part of his life.

full colour art and comes with a download code! dancefloor ready two track 12inch from krystal klear on all city! second time out on all city for krystal klear following on from his recent excursion on eglo, he ups the pace on this one giving us a two track 12 with a french house feel. the a side >were wrong< is a piano led house explosion with chopped vocals and hypnotic boogie grooves. combining with the flipside from the start - an infectious filter house slow builder – to make this the most dancefloor friendly record weve released. dj / press: capracara (dfa/soul jazz): love those old school house vibes!

this new ep on vinyl dogboy kiosk eclectic records, shows two facets of this parisian producer. it transports us into his personal electronic music and festive first dogfunk, a punchy front, dance floor and groovy, this piece makes us dance on the funky bass music. on the other side bad dog, dogboy delivers here a deep bass music, relentless volatile and planing. yoshh! for its 22nd output, kiosk eclectic is glad to welcome a new comer on its wax series, the so called dogboy. the parisian based producer unleashed there 2 angles of his work. 4x4 bassline to start with a side, and its excellent efficient bassline groovy attitude. featuring the flip, were on a more glitchy & atmospheric level with a nice upfront dubstep tune

little is known about the norwegian bunny & bear duo known simply as the glue. their last appearance with us came courtesy of kolour ltd and we knew right then that these boys were in-store for their own ep with us and we are pleased to announce that it has finally come to fruition.
remix duties see the return of the incomparable dead rose music company to the kolour fray. he takes the title track and rubs it into a chunky piece of dancefloor business that has without a doubt turned into one of our favorite remixes to date.
we here at the kolour recordings family of labels cannot express just how much we appreciate your continued support. for all the gig spins, various chart support, podcast plays, and reviews .. from the bottom of our hearts .. we thank you very much.

that leather glove. that bum. one of the most recognizable and celebrated record covers from the noughties.
critics and audiences alike were blown away by the gargantuan success of the 2001 debut-album of this new york quintet, and we are still recovering from the aftershock ten years later. drawling vocals, bouncy basslines, gnarly guitar riffs, and a steadily chugging beat made >someday< and >last nite< the anthems of a new generation.
so put on your skinny jeans, tousle your hair, and find yourself a model, is this it will make you feel like the coolest kid on the new york block!
180 grams audiophile vinyl pressing.

origo means beginning in latin and marks the point where two coordinates meet. it is also the name of lisa & kroffes debut ep. the four tracks got created during improvisation sessions in the small stockholm apartment where the married couple lives. the music were originally composed for live purpose but during the recording sessions the tracks organically grew into something new and unexpected. the music spans between dark hypnotic drones and light airy melodies.

played and supported by kenny larkin, laurent garnier, adam x, speedy j, norman nodge, dvs1, pig & dan, perc, max_m, jonas kopp, freddy k, kirk degiorgio and more. cannibald ? do you remember something about an lp of the 90s signed by leo anibaldi ? yes! its the label of leo anibaldi. until three years ago his releases were on vinyl. then he continued in digital format until now. now its time to release again a special vinyl!luigi acidmachine is an artist who has been behind for years very underground projects, as part of the crew also historical (see virus-rome in the 90s). here comes with three tracks, powerful, intelligent, and demonstrating the evolution of his mind and his ability

he works of conrad schnitzler will always be important. not only for m=minimal. ricardo villalobos and max loderbauer were so fascinated by the zug that they immediatly accepted to deliver two reshapes of this milestone of electronic music. (we already released zug on vinyl - mm-001lp) max loderbauer is a veteran of the berlin techno scene, who became known with his project >sun electric<. for his current project nsi and as a member of the >moritz von oswald trio< max loderbauer enjoys a worldwide reputation. his great cooperation with ricardo villalobos, for the legendary ecm label, appears in many >best of 2011< lists. richardo villalobos is one of the leading techno dj / producer / musicians. he influenced the scene for more than 15 years. the >aktion< mix targets with 100 percent certainty on the dance floor, but is also suited to wake you up in the morning. djs need this twenty minute mix as a tool. burner. the >sorgenkind< mix is not for the mainfloor but for fans of the broken beats. everybody who enjoyed the re-ecm work of the two will love this 15 minutes mix. schnitzler / loderbauer / villalobos = dreamteam

thomas lizzaras debut album, dopamin puzzle, early supported and played by alle farben, arts & leni, drauf & dran, niko pusch and many more. after many releases and remixes, thomas lizzara the berlin based club phenomenon, launches his long-awaited debut album dopamin puzzle on ostfunk records. by gathering club tunes and emotional tracks, that were made together with the singer steven coulter, he created an acoustic mapping of nightlife joy. thomas lizzara delivers happiness to the people.

rob was an enigmatic recording artist from ghana who cut two albums for the legendary essiebons label in 1977. neither of these were big domestic hits at the time and have since become prized amongst collectors in recent years. the title track from this lp was always one of the most popular on the first soundway release ghana soundz and over the years soundway has been asked many times to re-issue the lp in its entirety.

jay west from argentina has been releasing quality deep house (the real sort that is) for the past decade, last years smile ep on bebr got some serious playlist and chart action from everybody who knows their shit, and were please to welcome him to the moodmusic family. the ep starts with blame the music, the sort of feel-good house music we used to get loads of in the early to mid 90s from the big apple. swinging beats, almost disco bass and a sunshine filled vocal are the ingredients for a tune, and jay has delivered one. this will probably not be belted by the kids house community, but real heads knows what to do with this weapon. down continues the journey with victor simonelli style keys and a bouncy bassline, making place for the low-slung in & out tune which have some serious west coast mushroom influences. we love it! to end the ep the catchy little mean machine finally brings the smile to your face.

the byrds were one of the earliest groups who could combine the best of two worlds. they caught on to the energy of the british invasion and combined it with the lyricism & musical elements of the contemporary folk movement.
along the way they pioneered psychedelic and country rock, always keeping things recognizable with their vocal harmonies accompanied by their jangly guitars.
on their third album >fifth dimension< from 1966 they started showing a more lsd-tinged side of themselves with the psychedelic rock of songs such as >eight miles high< and >i see you< and a preference for the indian raga.
one of their most pioneering albums re-issued on 180 grams audiophile vinyl!

were proud to present you our tenth release, the x ep! featuring tracks by some of our favourite artists, which already appeared on klangfarbe schallplatten as artist, remixer, dj and/or liveact in the klangfarbe klub events in cologne! on a1 youll find todd bodines love & hate, which sets with a dark mood and developes to a real monster. tandem follows with pubstone on a2 with a shakin groover, which lives and loves appregiated synthlines in a melodic kind of way. b1 is our man mri, who delivers a powerful techno-stomper called round & round, more than lightly detroit influenced synths and pads. b2 is done by daniel mehlhart. he constructed a harmonic song which answers to the name of happy digits, which is really nice and which completes this diversified ep with great tracks for approching summer! listen up!

supported by:jamie jones, benoit&sergio, ellen allien, groove armada, maya jane coles, catz n dogz, ben westbeech, sinden, dop, till von sein, deetron, marcin czubala, t.williams and others your mamas friend is back again to tempt us with the forbidden fruit of sleazy beats and warm rounded baselines. to date its been a fully polish affair, with viadrina and chmara winter joining label boss marcin czubala in providing the goods. today its another debutant, but this time were leaving the labels homeland as we head to the uk to meet a star on the rise, resketch.ste burnetts diverse musical range in both his dj sets and productions,find him falling somewhere within the swampy bass realm of house, garage and disco. his own productions have been described as having a unique and infectious energy thats driven by a bouncing sub-bass. a perfect fit for your mamas friend wouldnt you say? the no district label chief delivers a trio of treats in the form of his bound in binary ep

with additional supporters ranging from riton, sinden, fake blood, harvard bass and even skrillex, were very happy to be able to present a full ep from john roman on lektroluv!

colored vinyl. part 1 of 3 of the amzaing masterpiece by pawas! this album is an unreleased discography which includes tracks and sketches from his early years, some of which were specially saved for this album and some new sketches. the tracks also distinctly portray inspirations from many great artists which have influenced him over the years. the track names represent his journey through a spiritual world, which was, is and will be a huge part of his life.

short stories is the fruition of musical ideas brought forth by label owner / chief producer gabriel ananda and multitalented instrumentalist and vocalist alice rose. the two of them have come together to resurrect a project from 2001 and have put together a colorful mix of strings, vocals, and melodies. there is something familiar and comforting in the sound of this ep. it could be roses strings, which were introduced with her debut for basmati food for dreams (basmati 06), or elements of anandas live series, there is an aspect to the sound that just fits. ananda and rose have delivered the complete package. the a-side opens with the not-so-short short stories, a fourteen minute evolving trip covering the scope of both producers’ talents. the b-side contains two versions of “struck by light. the techno version comes with power and emotion, crafted for the dance floor, which is followed by the deeper, original version recorded for the first time in 2001.

from gui borattos latest album iii comes >this is not the end<, an indie minded track that convincingly demonstrates guis impressive skill set when it comes to emotional narratives embedded in a distinctively monumental context. like his timeless >beautiful life< and last years album highlight >destination: education< (already remixed to perfection by terranova and tale of us), >this is not the end< features the beautiful vocals of luciana villanova, who seems to know exactly what makes gui tick - which doesnt come as a surprise, as they are married – and possesses this rarest of all gifts, an unique voice that seems to address each listener personally. in his own 2012 mix featured here, gui doesnt so much concentrate on the originals tearjerking qualities (which were already fully formed), but streamlines the arrangement for ease of use on the floor of your choice, making the track even more refined and addictive. those of you looking for a slighty more adventurous approach will find their satisfaction with michael mayers rework on the flipside, where the source materials hypnotic qualities are brought to the fore, resulting in a masterful slice of catchy prime time psychedelica. with both mixes turning out to be instant classics, we can definitely confirm that this is not the end.

36 hours in. the lights are flickering and the sweat is pouring out of you like the thoughts that you re trying to write down, to get down the words, to put down the message, to translate all the ideas that keep appearing in your head. ideas like uninvited guests that keep showing up and refusing to leave. somewhere though, there s a truth in there. you know it because you saw it. you know it because you felt it. because when you knew that even though there were ten million reasons why you should go to bed now, why you should go to bed straight away. that you should put these silly things down and stop trying to create and just get some sleep already. that you should stop trying to wrestle the ideas in your subconscious down to the ground so you can actually capture and express them to others. but you persist.

played and supported by kenny larkin, adam x, perc, norman nodge, drumcell, truncate, samuel l session, inigo kennedy, dadub, max_m, bcr boys, forward strategy group, d.carbone, claudio prc, electric indigo, conrad van orton, dave ellesmere and more. freddy k is an icon of the historic italian techno scene. in 90s his productions were on the historic acv records label. then over the years has always been one of the key points of the techno scene, with record music stores, radio shows (virus) and new labels like the historic elettronica romana (he was one of two minds that created this label, with sandro nasonte). his experience led him to be behind many current projects, he moved to berlin. this time it wants to make its contribution on his own label which is already out talents like conrad van orton and shapednoise (and its only the beginning). a label on vinyl only! here begins a series in 10 inch!

for some time now the bar25 label has wanted to put out a release with all of our swiss musician friends – the many folks who came to the swiss weekends at the bar and generally made a habit of visiting us in berlin. the bar always had a deep swiss connection, manifested not least in the legendary swiss cabin, home away from home to larger groups of visiting friends and monday evening after-hour hotspot. alpenglühen – feines aus der schweiz (alp glow – swiss bliss) is a swanky double vinyl of high-quality production art made in switzerland. on vinyl 1, animal trainer from hive audio share a side with andri, the zurich native. techno gladiator wandler and live artist canson play the other side, while vinyl 2 lets two matadors from the new zurich club friedas büxe – don ramon and san marco – steer for a while. and the two music geniuses from galoppierende zuversicht are also here, fittingly, using sounds recorded live at friedas büxe for their track. the sampler concludes with the exceptionally talented mastra, who contributed a special song to this swiss musical collage. the digital release also comes with a bonus live track by sublime stage band rizzoknor. even the cover was designed in switzerland, during a bar25 night at the legendary cabaret in zurich. were all excited about this release since its a special one for the 25 label. marked both by good old times and new horizons, this record is a musical compilation representing the very special kind of artist that will always be welcome in wild berlin!

in his biography, arjuna schiks is described as a producer with an ability to bring the human out of the machine, unleashing our emotions. after listening to doha , we were affected in the same way. simply put, his music makes us feel good. melodic accents and danceable rhythms blend in purposeful unison, and it is with the doha ep that arjuna will join wir. he has appeared on gem records, manual music, traum, and trapez, with original eps, and has recently graced a number of labels with remixes, leaving his signature on each ep. his production output is impressive, and like most greats, his sound continues to grow and develop with each studio session. arjuna resides in amsterdam, where he has developed a distinct and solid sound, and a loyal fan base. he performs live close to every weekend all over holland. we invited arjuna to come and perform as the special guest at our treibstoff 14.5 year anniversary party for his first ever performance on german soil. his set was received with smiling faces and hands in the air, coming from the brimming dance floor of colognes gewölbe, a warm welcome to say the least. we had the pleasure of spending some time together after the event, and his character is just like his music. he is a cheerful and passionate person with a bright sense of humor and we are elated to welcome him to wir. keep your ears open, for there is more to come..

a couple of months after the release of sweet nothings, dapayk & padberg are once again treating the vinyl-heads amongst us to a 12? consisting of a sunny selection of the albums core material, just in time for spring. kicking off the a-side, berlin summer nights is nothing short of an anthem: classic rave sounds of epic proportions glide through an arrangement of bouncy beats, crisp percussive work and hopeful vocals until a powerful breakdown delivers the hands-in-the-air moment. this year, summer has come early. next up, the sun came up bedazzles with a pumping beat and robotic vocals, while a progressive synth lead helps along the track’s love lyrics, turning this into a truly stunning musical moment, which already proved its power at sweet nothings’ heart. on the flip, dapayk & padberg present the albums opener, the trippy too lazy. here, were dealing with a rather brooding afterhours number that is equal parts paranoid and mesmerising as a wonky bass vibrates under dubbed out pads, eerie synths and vocal whispers. the perfect antidote to the cheery a-side!

if you like the sound of cheap analog synthesizers from the mid 80s, drum machines and strangely pitched human voices this might be the record for you. a small warning about the quite melodic and poppy arrangement, it is not minimal, nor pure drones. sorry. estelle ep has nothing to do with the car Škoda estelle, even though some instruments used on the songs were produced during the same years. estelle ep is more or less a result of the new kranglan broadcast hardware studio environment. the plan was simple: to get rid of the machines that were not being used and to make the rest communicate with each other. this resulted in some very fine jams where realtime feelings and spontaneous ideas were converted into music. each track is its own moment in time.

heres the final 2nd part of sascha dives restless nights album remixes. after frank roger and alix alvarez appeared with their own versions of sascha dives music on the first part of this remix series in 2011, the 2nd part will be acclaimed in equal measure. on side a1 chicago house legend halo feat. blakkat transform sascha dives original summer madness into a straight club track with a groove one just can not resist. on b1 willi graff and tuccilio deliver their interpretation of underground railroad - yet another dance floor bomb! a true shaker. were loving it!fred p. again keeps it dark with his interpretation of get out of the ghetto blues.deep,deeper,the deepest. check it out. hips dont lie!

mark and stefan have been making noises for a long, long time. born in an storm way, way back, they have forgotten more than most people know about the art of making people move their bodies in strange ways - graduating from the psychonautic academy of vibrational arts with 2 lfos, a couple of vcfs and 3 vcos… when theyre not working in the studio on their new psychedelic project pulp disco & the outcasts, theyre getting up to all sorts of bad behavior in ibiza, france and their home in london and manchester. warehouse parties, dirty dive bars and seedy strip joints have all been seduced by their magic over the years, and this is where the duo feel most at home. the wrong side of the horizon is where they were born…and dark dub-discos are now their only refuge. so when the moon is full, hitch a ride with them into deep space...

we release here on vinyl the top tunes from microtrauma for all the fans who were bugging us and were disappointed that they could not get the tracks on record. so now here find a good selection of the strongest tunes by microtrauma based on the feedback of the fans and the feedback in the clubs. the tracks come from the first three releases now for the first time on vinyl. for what is missing we apologize but promise to have the next microtrauma release on vinyl!

for uzuri 018 we return to one of our home grown artists – jitterbug. time has flown since his last release for us in 2010, but we have been quite eager to get some new material out from him for a while – and, based on feedback we have had, plenty of other people are keen to hear more from him too. both his raw winter and beaten trax eps were pretty popular releases for us and his dj appearances always create a stir, so we are pleased to bring you this, the arcane theory ep. the track sequencing on this record is pretty aggressive – front-loaded with the confrontational rise of the machines. a track that really lives up to its title, sounding like the production line at cyberdyne systems… all stomp and evil synths, like a bad mood e-dancer. fallout couldnt be further from that – relaxed and making no attempt at all to get in your face. itll win you over, though. just a nice, deep groove and a lovely, phased beat. could play it for hours… the whole of the flip is devoted to nomads, a chiming, acidic wander. nearly eleven minutes in length. the kicks never at the fore on this one – most of the action occurs at the mid and high frequencies – a resonant 303, lots of hi hats and, later, synths which expand on the eastern-flavour of the track title

first up is 92, a straight up jacking deep house number with, as the title suggests, a retro flavour. the deep repetitive pads are jacked up with amen break style drums that were used so widely in electronic music back in the 90s. some quirky synth lines and vocal licks here and there give the track its touch of soul and then a fat bass line to bring in the bottom end. high quality simple yet effective house music...

at last - the essential >application of language< ep tracks mastered properly ! features a new and completely unreleased version of >keep planning< previously thought lost. other tracks unavailable on vinyl for many years. comes in a twice hand-stamped printed downwards jacket . thought lost for many years we present a new revision of the brilliant application of language tracks taken from the original >lino11< 12 inch. but with the added bonus of a completely unheard and brutal take on >keep planning< from 1996... properly mastered for the first time by our very own techno luvvy matt colton - this is truly linear, hypnotic, low-fi machine funk. back in the early days of downwards only the surgeon titles were mastered properly as o connor didn t think his own productions were worth it (having been transferred direct from tape)... features the brand new downwards printed jacket and two hand stamps

the ganas ep is dedicated to professor jaime escalante who passed away on march 30, 2010. the movie >stand and deliver< was based on his life. as a math teacher, he worked hard to inspire latino students in east l.a. to work hard at their math skills and at life with desire or in spanish ganas. when everyone else expected latinos not to do well at advanced math and calculus, he reminded students that the aztecs and mayans were masters of numbers. the tracks on the >ganas ep< are designed to inspire listeners to overcome expectations and remember that todays so-called minorities are the descendents of some of the worlds greatest civilizations.

word on the street is sleazy and we continue fine-tuning our ears, delivering the most current and upfront cuts for you, the discerning dj. here we present a special limited transparent blue vinyl release from max belobrov, a young russian sporting his moog and a serious passion for music. his sound swings between deep house and techno fusing nu school disco elements and beats… we knew we were onto something with max when radio 1s essential mix aired with maceo plex stepping up and playing maxs title track >magic walk<.

for a short period in 1981 and with brand-new equipment such as roland 808, sh 101, gr 500, we made some 8-track just for fun jam tapes. mainly just to experiment for our own pleasure. from those sessions, only white horse made it to a final treatment. the rest of the material was left behind, as our record company at the time found it too different. after white horse being a track indeed defining our sound, we thought it would be interesting to dig out left-overs to fulfill a documentation of that period - crucial for us at the time. we were still innocent newcomers, without actually knowing to be creating a new sound! recently, that left-over material was transferred from analogue to digital and, to stay as true as possible to original intentions, we only added vocals, bass and drumbeats ahead of a final mix. we hope that you will enjoy listening to it. good vibes from laid back copenhagen 2012.

the detroit threads team is at the center of a community of vinyl enthusiasts that take pride in their individual approach to sound. this community struggles to keep their vision alive though the warmth of the medium that holds a special place in the heart, vinyl. as the electronic sound evolves new faces and styles emerge to challenge the establishment. detroit threads hears those voices and works to give them a platform. hou531 and .kite were chosen to represent detrot threads, because they are the yin and yang of the detroit dubstep movement. hou531 has a rambunchous method of creating grinding dubstep that is a release from a lifetime of detroit pressure. where as, .kite uses ethereal synth ambience sprinkled lightly with drum and bass to create an environment that is both sad and beautiful. these artists are under the radar, but by no means are they irrelevant.

spank the maid is set to feature in nic fanciullis upcoming balance mix and were bringing it to you. right now. enter the dusty house and check out room 6 by joris voorn now!