mixing abstract hip-hop and house, blutch s style is mind-blowing and striking, with touches of groove and heat. borrowing from pépé bradock, francis inferno orchestra,cuthead, andrés, shigeto and massive attack, blutch has forged a unique musical identity all along his career, always with this strong desire to combine several universes into a single entity.
in january 2015 blutch revealed his creative genius with his first ep, equilibrium. he will soon revisit a voluptuous set mixing trip hop, the softness of electronica and a hypnotic deephouse. requilibrium unites 9 artists in one project that represents blutch’ diverse musical spectre. friends, idols, people who we loved to collaborate with, spend time with, get to know better. the r stands for the remix, the reinterpretation of blutch’ ep equilibrium. each artist gives new life to one of the tracks, spicing them up to their liking. cuthead transforms « skyview » in a straight-up house floor killer while maxime dangles takes « chocolates & hamburgers » to gloomy, cold electronic heights. between these two extremes the music gradually and cleverly evolves track by track. melodiesinfonie opens up in complete serenity with his take on « a. » which takes us straight into summer with our feet in the sand. tito wun follows up perfectly with his version of “wildstar” that is stacked with groovy samples. next up is keroué, member of the band fixpensill. he puts his rhymes on a stellar edit by ywnwa. jenovah choses to take “deep diving” on a bass-driven path while pavane sees and raises that with an orchestral version of anyoma. it’s up to the brothers ark & pit spector to close out the ep by taking « elis » into deeper territory.

next up on swiss imprint, caduceus records, is a release veiled in secrecy and hidden behind a mask of obscurity. whilst the producer behind the tracks remains in the backseat, the music sits at the forefront, with only itself to speak for.

crosstown rebels assemble an a-star team of pioneers and legends for the next mammoth release on the label. touch your body comes courtesy of felix da housecat, jamie principle and vince lawrence aka the 312 with sublime remixes from moodymann.

with its next release, the ever evolving moon harbour kicks off a great new various artist ep series entitled orbiter. with the aim of showcasing both newcomers and established label acts alike, the first one features great new music from associates like detlef and lewis boardman, as well as from newbie collaborators zlatnichi & joey daniel and the returning andrea oliva, who debuted on the 2014 inhouse compilation

the next release on our label comes from our dear friend franco cinelli from argentina. franco is one of the main artists and pioneers of electronic music in his country and also has been working as a dj outside of argentina for many years now. besides the fact that he is a very talented and super tight dj, franco also has been releasing some impressive music over the past years. we have been following his productions for quite a while and therefor we are super happy to finally welcome him on board of our label with this truly great release

coming up next on format is a new ep from the label s head honcho juan sanchez including remixes by jeroen search and andre kronert. the diffy ep marks juan s first format ep released under his own name, and it s definitely one that will turn heads on the floor. the original version of diffy and mirage reflect juan s trademarked minimal but hard-as-nails techno sound: staccato kicks, nervously rattling percussions and looped synth pulses make up the fundaments of both tracks, locking in all ingredients for proper techno clubbing.up first on the remix tip is renowned techno veteran jeroen search, whose remix of diffy is a chunky piece of stripped floor funk with subtle hints of detroit techno. following up is a rerub by andre kronert, who drops a beefy slab of mid-tempo techno that s particularly heavy on the dub side of things. 007 does have a license to kill for a reason, you know...

for their next release, zone records welcome legendary french producer, remixer, singer, songwriter and emblematic musical star arnaud rebotini for a fascinating four track ep. alongside the standout music, the artwork for the ep is a photo of a suitably impressive sculpture of arnaud that the label have had specially commissioned for the release. arnaud rebotini has done it all, from pioneering electronic works to teaming up with chamber orchestras. a real synth wizard and mesmeric live performer who has remixed everyone from depeche mode to nitzer ebb, bloc party to rammstein, he is an award winning musician who also started the seminal black strobe group and has had his music used on a number of films such as the wolf of wall street. as such, from experimental pop to death metal, electro to soundtracks, he has done it all. now he returns to his good friends at zone music for another sterling ep.

third try records’ debut release is produced by none other than axel boman, one of sweden’s most acclaimed electronic producers in recent years. over the course of three tracks, stockholm’s finest delivers a fantastic ep that makes this debut release from third try records particularly compelling. this is definitely an imprint to watch over the next few months with releases lined­ up that range from french to international talent. comes in a stunning full-colour screen-printed sleeve with paper inner. third try records is a newly launched record label from paris led by victor willaert, a dj, promoter and designer.

next bleu ciel! 2-tracker by romar, no words needed, just have a listen. 180g vinyl only. blue white marbled.

thomas urv and miss mostlys norwegian techno imprint ploink drops the second in its trilogy of releases celebrating the brands 20-year anniversary. following on from the first release that featured renowned scandinavian artists such as prins thomas, mental overdrive, urhaug, nordenstam, christian tilt and hutmacher, the labels next outing sees five more members of the local scene make appearances.

mindtrip presents mt13, which sees another young argentinan talent - farceb - making his mindtrip debut. farceb is a producer whos been pricking ears over the last couple of years with strong releases on labels such as arts, orioni and circular limited. he now joins pfirters imprint with his superb signals from space ep. exoplanet war sets things in motion and is a stylish, entrancing tune, which, if it wasnt for its intrinsic energy and power - would border on the somniferous. next up is signals from space, a tough, brutal and percussive workout, punctuated by dark, organic synth stabs. this track builds and rolls along in a way dancefloors will love. unknown shadow is a powerful, stripped down merciless lump of peak-time techno which cleverly blends atmosphere and hard hitting percussion. the final track - the superb hyperion, is a 6 minute, deadly exercise in pushing intensity and tension to (and sometimes beyond) commonsensical limits. this is mindtrip music!

summer season just started and we’re kickin’ it off with a pack of quality cuts brought to you by flashmob, danny serrano, clio, spencer k and collective machine: it sounds as good as it is. flashmob’s „year 1993“ is a deep organ tech tool that takes over big and small rooms alike, just made for peak time hours. danny returns with slate, a laidback track that hooks with tight snares and a locked groove. next up are spencer k and collective machine who joined forces for this release and we hope they’re up to repeat it, since that’s all where doing with “sonic attitude“ and “hit that way(digital only)“. clio completes the package and brings us some good summer vibes with “i need you“, need anything else?

we got together so many wonderful tracks, we had to put out the next secret weapons on double 12inch again. various artists plus various styles we love...get your own idea.

frank and kristian s secret rosicrucian activities throughout the world has made it difficult for them to finalize some new Âme material. keep your heads up though, because here is the next release

new york coterie sheik ‘n’ beik line up the next 12” in a string of successful releases including legowelt & xosar under their now defunct xamiga guise, jeffrey scott and label owner rechulski. enlisted for their 7th record is the japan based mister saturday night and 1080p affiliate keita sano. with a strong affinity to analogue sound and old school audio processing, sano renders personal mind-maps in his work - eclectic and off-kilter productions shot-through with warmth and propelled by potent drums. his latest offering for sheik ‘n’ beik is one fans old and new will relish: a series of 4 warped excursions showcasing sano’s refined and idiosyncratic studio techniques. ‘bypass motion’ kicks things off with a fizzing 909 and a loose-limbed bass pattern set churning under brisk, steely atmospheres. dense in the low-end, ‘child’s play’ then follows up with a hard-nosed groove carried by horror-movie sweeps and distant computerised vocals.

crimes of the future rounds off the year in fine style with an absolutely essential ep from twins. 3 moody us house cuts straught out of atlanta and a sublime deep remix from label boss scott fraser. opening up with cause of dissociation, a slice of banging chicago house that would not have been out of place in the hands of mike dunn at the warehouse. rattling drums amd percussion a cut up vocal and a killer bassline make for dancefloor devastation. next up -you take too- takes things a little deeper, maintining the groove with chicago inspired percussion and filtered drums and stabbing synths grooving the track along. over on side b scott fraser takes -you take too- on to 5am on a dark smoke filled dancefloor, with a deep bassline and soaring strings. adding additional percussion, keys and swirling echoes... could be the sound of a lost nu groove classic. finally things close out with -a way from now- with more chicago inspired goodness with a funky bassline, pumping percussion and eerie ethereal keys rounding the ep off in fine style.

house/techno legend orlando voorn is next up on californias roundabout sounds label. this vinyl only release contains 3 tracks, each with it s distinct flavor and time/place on the dancefloor. you may know by now the quality to expect from roundabout sounds. and this ep keeps the bar raised high. this is the 15th installment of roundabout sounds thats run by joe babylon marougi, co-founder of plug research back in 1994.

after the first ricardo tobar remix edition (featuring remixes by john tejada and fairmont) on cocoon recordings we are proud to present the next chapter with remixes by lawrence and midnight operator (mathew and nathan jonson). 2016 seems to continue as we started it: with high quality music by great artists presenting us amazing techno in an unique and tasty style. midnight operator, the joint project of the two jonson brothers, picked tobars angora for their remix and the result appears very fresh and housey. their bassline programming adds a nice italo-disco vibe to their version of angora.

as the dust only just begins to settle after the sensational release of matthias meyers watergate 20 installment, its time to unleash the mixes exclusive cuts. kicking things off, meyer delivers an enchanting ride with la strings, where whimsical pads rise and sweep as a hypnotizing bass line whirls endlessly across a landscape of earthy percussion. while still maintaining his trademark sound but taking a slightly deeper path, meyer conjures up the super dreamy uluwatu. settled firmly in rich organic percussion and lush melodies, uluwatu jaunts effortlessly through overgrown rain forests and lavish emotions. next up is gorje hewek and izhevskis turgoyakk and its an absolute gem. opulent pads, sensuous strings and powerful keys culminate in a profoundly vivid tour into truly emotional territory. finally, yokoo & retza deliver an impressive number with the dazzling satori which is laced with ornate keys and soft siren calls rounding up the release with timeless style

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

ew york s p. leone is next up on spencer parker s work them records bringing a trio of hard-hitting cosmic cuts. born and raised in south brooklyn, p. leone cut his teeth djing during a short stint in tokyo as well as his home of new york before dedicating himself to the studio. he now arrives on parker s work them records, beginning his debut three-track release in mesmerising fashion with atria delivering spectral atmospherics and tantalising melodies. sequences of attraction then introduces thunderous kicks and soaring synths until miradouro wraps things up with dusky pads, echoing aesthetics and spellbinding arpeggio

four tracks from nami on memoria’s next vinyl only release.

after his turn in conga radio, roberto makes his debut on good timin with four-tracks of classy bangers. leading the charge is the shuffling -junk rudder,- a piece of flanged out club gear that has the grace and grit to take any party to -that next level.- meanwhile, -atomic- is a not-quite peak-hour stomper, while -oceanic- is the sound of goa trance if the drug of choice was high-end coconut water. finally, -twilight- sounds like something bruce hornsby might cook up if he got arrested and could only talk to his lawyer through a broken moog.

the final, 10th, release on the tanstaafl planets series from john osborn & tallmen785. machine grooves crafted with trippy, pulsating bass lines, alien synth leads, whipping jungle snares, and skipping high hats that sound as though they have all been produced by an alien lizard race from the constellation draco. (watch out for the next tanstaafl series dred arriving late 2016)

record kicks are extremely proud to present one of the hottest new names on the retro soul scene, the tibbs! proceeded by the smashing single next time , the tibbs debut album takin over will hit the streets on may 20. produced by paul willemsen (zuco 103 / lefties soul connection), recorded at the electric monkey studio in amsterdam using only vintage gear and mastered in nashville by soul veteran bob ohlsson (the guy who took care of mastering for many motown hits), takin over is indeed a breath of fresh air! from floor-shaking soul tunes like dog days , get back tuesday and next time , to the deep soul of wild way and funk stormer suffocated , singer elsa bekman - supported by a super tight big band - will impress everybody with her unique raw, gritty vocals that do not fear comparison with big names such as amy winehouse and duffy. based around amsterdam and founded by a bunch of northern-soul and funk disciples, the tibbs started in 2012 taking inspiration from the golden age of soul music. in 2014 they self-released a demo ep and they also released a 45 vinyl on german funk label tramp records. now, after a few exciting years turning heads and spreading soul tunes all around the country - including appearances at the legendary north sea jazz club and a live performances at national radio 6 - the tibbs are finally ready to make their official debut on record kicks. take notice, because the tibbs are the new name to watch!

affkt from spain delivers the next nm2 release double a-sider just for

last year saw the mysterious garage shelter make their debut appearance on skylax, and little is still known about them! all we know is they are back with some freshness on the skylax classic sublabel. first up is bring back love, a track that will sink its claws in with that infectious vocal sample hook. sticking with the old school sample vibe is the lonely heart dub of attempt, it’s a bit more mellow but still has plenty of groove in it. friend of the garage shelter, dj la foudre, appears over on the b side with it’s alright (signal st mix). still on that catchy sample tip, it features one of the grooviest bassline and funky guitar pairings i’ve heard in a long time. next up, perception 66 is a smooth house affair from yet another friend, asa no hikari. rounding out the package is garage shelter’s own you (still), a dreamy pad-driven track that may indeed be the pick of the release. while we don’t know much about garage shelter, we can’t help but look forward to what they come out with next!

italian native, christian lisco is well known for having an extremely envious collection of vintage synthesisers and drum machines housed in his basement. it was there that four ridiculously special acid cuts that we are prone to immediately fall in love with on first reception. -your joy” which sees the collaborative efforts of singer, michael clifford, evokes the feeling of the early age of american house music. the next set of tracks were treated with a surrounding of acid basslines and heavy drums. mixed live and directly recorded to tape.

limited vinyl lp in gatefold sleeve with album-cd included.
on the cover of their new album malamore, their first album for because music, lionel and marie limiñanas are back in black, and looking ineffably cool, standing next to a classic silver fifties trailer, shot at a beach festival in the french town of paulilles by the spanish border, just 30 minutes drive from the duo’s home town of perpignan. they’d been playing a dj set, “only with 45 rpm vinyl - sixties punk, italian pop, movie soundtracks and seventies rock tracks,” they recall. “the picture syncs well to the colour of malamore, like the artwork of a movie soundtrack. the lettering on the cover is significant too.

nice price deal !!! it’s been nearly two years since the last sanys record. in the meantime, techno has flirted with noise and industrial, often resulting in gloomy self-indulgence. thankfully, there is no such creative verbiage on this seventh instalment of downfall theory. “seizure” starts the release with a robust, stepping rhythm and relentless stabs playing out against atmospheric, eerie textures. it’s like shed’s wax project jamming with deepchord. next up is ‘natural high’. this is one of sanys’ darkest moments so far, inspired by the depth and length of the st petersburg winter, it sees the russian producer lay down a visceral, muddy rhythm, against which ghostly shrieks and waves of frosty chords, blown in from the baltic sea, meet.

for our next chapter, there is parrish smith. in his wicked game of creation and demolishment he s working on combining organic and mental material which brings him to his first full-length ep. his melted personal stories convey through rough mechanics and exuberant expressionism. this tells the story of fulfilment, development and setbacks. mixing up illusional layers of metal drums with harsh and rough moving synthesis. polyrhythmical electroniczzz for the mind.

the next release on lag is from bay area to berlin transplant jamaica suk. the kontort ep (lag006) is another 3 cut record with all original music. the title track kontort is a composition with the big room in mind with thunderous kicks and bass with intricate panning and dub inflections. holographic is a another big room techno workout with a deliciously infectious piano line which allows the producers personality to shine through. depth between waves is a dub techno roller. this track shows restraint till the break then re-emerges with a synth sound that pushes the groove forward in a simple yet undeniable manner.

the new release from help presents works from various help-releated artists. another release from the arhus-imprint that doesn’t directly state club-proof, but still, this one wouldn t mind having a spin or two by your local dance pusher.the opening track is by central, a ripe house tune with both melodies and good-vibes - probably the closest this young man has come to making an anthem. next up is the four piece group maizena with an ambiguous rhythmical ambient-house jam from the area of denmark with the least rainfall. on the b-side you’ll find a raw and to the point recording of dj sports and c.k joining ph 1 in his throwback techno-studio in the suburbs of arhus. next up is the long awaited debut from manmade deejay, who has been cooking a floating rhythm jam for this 5 course meal of modern danish cuisine. last but not least amsterdam-based kaap joined central on a fine day at rubber studios to create this dreamy and galloping ride. all in all this genuine piece of wax is filled with local devotion and love from the help-crew. thanks for the support!

magazine label co-founder daniel ansorge aka barnt with the next release for joy orbison and will bankheads hinge finger imprint. 2016 repress

next chapter of bal comes from mau. aka marius laurentiu. melancolic and harmonic. vinyl only.

the original greatest hits 1 & 2 albums available together for the first time on white double vinyl in gatefold sleeve. includes 4 bonus tracks. chris norman vocals incl lay back in the armes of someones, stumblin in & living the door to alice !

the berlin collective take things to the next level here. a double lp of outstanding deep electronic music featuring seafoam, a², mick welsh, primary perception, luis malon as well as regular slow life producers savario celestri and s.moreira. comes beautifully wrapped in a full picture sleeve.

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roger gerressen steps up to the plate for the next release on fofs vinyl only imprint - koshima kicks things off with an elongated deep & submerged slice of dubbed out techno while the ante is most definitely upped on the flipsides waka, a shimmering groove with tripped out drums and blissful synth touches. rendang dub plummets once more to the depths - reverbed kicks and claustrophobic bass lending the track a uniquely atmospheric edge.

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next up on fear of flyings vinyl offshoot label regular cally joins up with good pal andi to provide a 3 tracker of stripped down tools. >smelt< kicks things off with its cavernous bass stabs and solid beats whilst >druma< on the flip offers up similar stripped back vibes but injects more of a groove. >etajul 13< is the more dancefloor friendly track on the ep with tougher beats and a driving b-line.

** ltd 2016 repress ** the next release on fofs deeper house offshoot sees the labels roster swell to include two producers who are ascending the ranks, their recent >gruff it< track on the hotter than hot >visionquest< label has turned a heads and they look set to continue their upward trajectory. matthew has also released solo projects on john shepheards >retrofit< label as well as providing the debut release for sammy ds >ultrastretch< label. not only that but matthew is currently in the middle of his summer residency at berlins much revered club der visionaere. >take me away< is a pure slice of chord driven deep house and as such is a slight departure for the duo, the melodies inclining towards more melancholic feelings. remixes come from recent fof favourite scahtrax who strips the track right back, injecting a booming bass heavy kick drum & atmospherics to lend the track a more hypnotic tone. label co-owner blm injects a dubbier feel into his take on the flip. finally, matthew burton goes solo for >tell them phill sent ya< - a loose limbed dancefloor workout reminiscent of perlon in their pomp.

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for the next instalment on their vinyl only imprint, fear of flying look to producers old & new for the second volume of their various artist ep. two distinct flavours are packed on the vinyl with the a side being the housier of the two schatrax provides just for fun - following on perfectly from his crossover hit get it right with the same deeply phunked up sample based vibe. ivano tetelepta continues his hot streak on the label with lot, very classic sounding in its approach with a real blissed out & sunkissed groove for the forthcoming hot summer months. techno is the main staple of the flip side the analogue cops offer up introduction under their ocp guise. as youd expect from these analogue warriors the groove is raw, the samples peaking and the beats intense. new artist ste roberts rounds things off with booze which takes its cue from studio 1 records of old but ups the ante with tripped out noises and a tougher edge

the return of faetch - four tracks of real 2016 techno earwiggle is the irish techno label from sunil sharpe following the earth-shifting faetch 1, which was played by practically every techno dj worth their salt, tibetan entity faetch returns for the next part in the ongoing saga. sturdy, rolling drums and fiery vocal bursts on jeidge signal early chaos on the a-side, moving onto the pure techno funk of wershif - a definite ear wiggler if ever we heard one. on the b-side faecel is tense, more heads-down fare, not at all dissimilar to cari lekebusch s classic early drumcode material. closing the ep is cargoe , where jittery broken rhythms ricochet off rave stabs and echoed vocals & sound fx. another crucial faetch four-tracker here, for fans of inventive dancefloor techno.

leon vynehall & a1b first started releasing collaborative music under laszlo dancehall in 2013. after several highly praised releases, both artists have spent the last few years concentrating on their successful solo careers. late last year they found time to work in studio once more and we’re extremely proud to be releasing the next chapter of laszlo dancehall on wolf music.

if everything suddenly changed – what would that be like?
qnete’s ep is not the question and not the answer. it’s in a hiatus between hopes and fears, still maintaining an eager energy. within a short period of time all tracks were recorded straight to tape, raw and improvised. they remember the sun bath before the storm, when you feel that something is about to roll over you. they express the urge and need to sometimes just jump into the cold water to face what’s coming next. they linger in the nervous energy when you’re lost and don’t know what to expect. but they also talk about the hope of finding a safe place.

live at royal albert hall is the complete set of one of massive attack’s most popular and sought after performances. on one summer night in 1998, massive attack set the standard that all future performers would try to live up to for years to come. massive attack was, is and forever will be the forefathers of the trip-hop movement that came about in the early 1990’s in the uk.

following on from a successful pair of pressings belfast based house music imprint computer controlled has released its next dosage of acid electronics, untimely emotions ep courtesy of gavin guthrie aka tx connect.a

label boss luca agnelli is back home on his etruria with this four tracker ep while working on many collabs with labels such as soma, drumcode, planet rhythm, tiptop audio and more. the ep contains 2 original tracks and 2 amazing remixes by 2000 and one, coming from the banging track kawasaki and hiroaki iizouka lately released by self reflection, theory and tresor. the record starts with biosphere a strong groove with an hypnotic delayed synth bleep topped by a techno synth chord which will blow up your mind. next is 2000 and one remix, the dutch super producer chose to keep that very strong techno synth and layer a solid 909 based beat under it. dance-floor killer, handle with care!

material goes to the next level with the exclusive vinyl release. the xxx series started with vinyl only releases - top for part1