before birthing his blasted acid house identity bobby draino drummed for various synth-punked groups around vancouver, and some of that scorched earth live energy bleeds through the five primordial bangers comprising his vinyl debut, *brain drain*. tracked live through one channel of a space echo straight to his computer, draino’s mo is overdriven drum machines saturated with gritty fried acid, bass damage, and blown-tone sequencer patterns, fused into a radical and weird debased mutant house. the eps five tracks are the cumulation of two years of demo workshopping, tr-606 and 303 autodidacticism, warehouse party spelunks, etc, all savvy tactics for developing a shredding, progressively singular style, which bd has in spades. one of the most awesomely wrecked and raw silk slabs to date. a west coast wiz worth watching. mastered by eric hanson. edition of 430.

back to the reve! nelumbo is a long beautyfull tekno house tune, full of evolution and secrets, with a superb pan pipies playing an obsessing melody. i miss you is a progressive bassline acid techno tune, in the vibe of circular rainbow 03 best tune... as usual mr reve ends his circular rainbow with one experimental bonus track. soulfull realese from the man who was also realeasing the xtrx tunes far in the years before.

the new ep from hvob contains two brand new tracks, with remixes by stimming and wolfram. lion remains true to the unmistakeable sound of hvob, created by the young viennese duo anna müller and paul wallner like jack, always like this and dogs before them, they are both melodic and intelligent, catchy and sophisticated

busking really is next-level in berlin, with the acoustic guitar replaced by the laptop, drum machine and minimoog, all powered by a car battery. it was this thrown together setup that first introduced the world to skinnerbox as iftah gabbai and olaf hilgenfeld took their leftfield, jazzy attitude and improvised genre-bridging music to the streets of berlin for impromptu jam sessions. it wasnt long before skinnerbox were rocking the floors of ritter butzke and wilde renate and getting their music pressed to the black gold was surely the next step...

humpin two track edit of pop licking goodness from an unknown source - limited stock ... get it before they dry up!

i believe uses dubby drums and an infectious vocal to really tear things apart before dropping into a melodic synth section that will make anyone move. tantras melodic groove synths help this early morning track really come into its own before the main melodic section, accompanied by strings, will take any clubber to their own dimension

rora reappears with his sixth ep and nearly two years of unpredictable releases. a two tracks ep that will without a doubt reflect the two sides of the deep techno universe. light and melancholic on the a side, dark and imperative on the b side. subvisions ep reanimates your lasting memories, before projecting you on an adventurous path through techno club culture. rinaldo makaj is albanian, currently living in italy. his music has instantly captivated roras ears, with its binary and percutant sounds, half way between progressive dub techno and fascinating deep techno. a brilliant kick, the finest analog sounds and a genuine layout. first release of the promising producer, that we are more than happy to make you discover. 180g support, strong limited! first come - first served...! shrink wrap.

the a1, named after the release title, is a summer techno drive, or a ride through a hot landscape in central america, as the notes of marimba suggest. the subtle but crackling low toms reverb dictates the driving tempo, while the chasing hats warn of a night which is likely to be dirty and sweaty. ready 2 glow opens with an enlightening synth note softly spreading through the air. its the after-hour call, the quietness before a new storm, which is about to boost and bring to surface the spastic contradictions of the drug-based soul liberating after-hour scene. corners goes funk, the quirky and rugged bass line lays at the core of the groove. above, we hear a multitude of spooky sounds and samples ranging from flying saucer sonic surges to playful stabs and bongo madness. the obsessive vocal echo, manipulated according to the abuse of ifferent drugs, is a clear indication of that. alza pure quanto vuoi is almost taken as it was firstly conceived during a jamming session. its twisted, swinging, it breaks the scheme of groove flowing as the tempo suddenly escapes to a faster pitch, jacked out

canadas greg gow is a dj, producer, promoter and label manager with releases on legendary labels like transmat and kms. likewise gareth whitehead is a vastly experienced producer and dj as well as head honcho at bulletdodge records. delivering two new cuts, vacant gets you jacking from the get-go, before circuit breaker throbs into action. taking vacant down a darker path is none other than la based, silent servant (sandwell district)

his radio 1 supported friday (re-fri) featuring rising star takura, sensible haircut which was released as the double a side with 23 and the shadow child remix of kid kombats chinga out last year on televizion but all never before on vinyl.

kaiserdisco start the single with el tiburon that has a pulsating bass line, which isnt for the feint hearted. this peak time stomper uses a melodic synth and unusual synth effects to create the building atmosphere before it kicks back into the throbbing beat.

huge support from : ricardo villalobos, zip, tobi neumann, sylphe, dan ghenacia, troy pierce, dubfire and many more....
concealed sounds is a brand new label from the copenhagen based producer and dj martinez. the label is set up as a platform for the more deeper shade and experimental sound of techno and house music. it will feature releases by martinez himself, but also showcase some new talents as well as well known colleagues from the scene. and as the label name suggests each release will include a hidden sound, beat, groove or ambient piece. the first release comes courtesy of martinez, and its called: hollow ep. it starts off with a 14 minute piece of modern modular based techno. deep hypnotic rhythms lay down the foundation while high pitched noisy metallic sounds build over the hollow groove, before the baseline kicks in to lift everything to another level. the piece finally breaks down completely, to an almost horror-film-soundtrack like ambience before the groovy rhythms find their way back to bring the track to life again

as you know the world is full of freaks and we love the music freaks! already part 3 of this compilation project, quintessentials again offer 4 quality cuts of house music. deep, raw, old school, new school, pumping, jacking, mellow - its all there! thank you mat, thank you jamie, thank you jack fell down, thank you anaxander!

once more exciting things have been brewing in art departments studio over recent months. not only are they to release a much-anticipated full length on crosstown rebels in 2014, but they have also finished a red-hot new single. the sun comes up is reportedly the last record produced in the vein of their first album before the acclaimed duo release a slew of new material. it comes complete with an equally compelling remix from life & death alumni and break through duo mind against

two overlooked rare disco masterpieces produced by soul legend lenis guess. when we met lenis in new york this year, the super rare shake lp *music is the only way we can communicate* was lying overlooked and forgotten on a dusty shelf. lenis had the tapes there too, so it wasnt long before we picked two of our favourite tracks for this killer 45. one for the rare disco and boogie heads and never before on 45, these wont be around long.

vinyl only, 180 gramm pressing, yellow vinyl and strong limited. echo inspectors have delivered yet another lush dubby number in the form of >apparition< this figure brokenly weaves through the shadows before finding its stride - this approachable entity wants to return, shall we oblige? it is with great excitements that we receive one of our long time heroes to the primary family. rising from the shadows is the one and the only dean decosta. thought to have left the fellowship, >apparition<, while surprised to hear deans calling, is familiar with his energy. a more aggressive interpretation is adopted for the crossing over. >apparition< attempts to break the line, struggling to take breath with its grittier, darker, distorted frequencies it continues to form as the energy builds. this is a special ltd release of only 200 – one for every bag! early, late or otherwise.

fanzine records launches its third record, this time by one of the spanish techno classics. hd substance presents its own brand of techno in marriot room 808, based on analogue sounds, and traditional production and mixing methods. with a long history and a large number of published lps, hd joins the fanzine records family. early support by steve rachmad, chymera, jeroen search, simon garcia, djinxx, dvs1, paul mac, dimi angelis and many more

it has been four long years since noahs last album, blind alignments, was released here on thoughtless, and much has happened since: extensive tour dates, numerous singles and collaborations, a lingering break-up, a move across the atlantic, 80 releases here on preds thoughtless imprint, tests of new music technology, and the sudden death of his father, all this and more transpired as his latest full-length effort, third culture, took shape. traversing these highs and lows, the result breaks new ground for pred, building on the dub-inflected techno and house that fills his discography, yet reaching far beyond anything we have heard from him before.

title track mira will be sure to make dancefloors move effortlessly with its euphoric, house-inspired synth stabs and throbbing bass progressions. last years impressive debut is set to be eclipsed by the forthcoming mira ep and welterweight is one reason why. boldly contagious,welterweights undeniable bounce is brought to life via sinister bass and humanized by the yearning vocals of baio, before the chorus makes for an all round hands in the air moment as an array of blissful synths and warped melodies take over.

every moment in life has its own and special soundtrack. eclectic and in its usual frieda attitude the >moments like this ep< captures these snap-shots, transforming them perfectly into sound. the three original tracks, composed by ordinary subject, sweeten the party horizon with the right groove. >moments like this< develops an unbelievable drive and with the piano play from sacha ketterlin reaches an incredible deepness. one gets totally into the unrestrained celebration mood with >a jimmy<, which rocks with guitar riffs from 50-51. on the other hand, the >cansons charmed mix< on the >moments like this< invites you to dream. while most dreams take place in black and white, canson in his typical style, draws in the richest of colors, sending our souls into a foreign world. before he smoothly sets us back into our world, he manages to make us glide on a slow trip in which the pictures start to reveal that our aspirations seem almost tangible. last but not least, the >a jimi< is remixed by the label chiefs don ramon and san marco. their >spaghetti house mix< transforms the irrepressible rocker into a bluesy ride into the sunrise.

damballah 58 is the monstrous sequel to last years deadly *black mamba 12 inch (blackest010). the title tracks diabolically addictive vaudou rhythms insinuate deeply before uncoiling convulsively into an irrevocable reclamation of the consciousness. the b-side features *mamba muntu* (sister track to the previous *river mumma* and *witness the spread of the dream*), the treacherously beautiful *belladonna theme*, and the marauding burning rush of *immersion*. written and produced by william bennett. original vévé artwork by mimsy deblois. cut by noel summerville at 3345 mastering, london. 12 inch vinyl housed in reverse board picture sleeve.

merkur releases its 6th ep which has a new, different approach compared to the last eps for which it has gained much praise during the past 5 years. the a-side >theme of mercury< was produced by label founder shingo suwa and akirahawks, who is known for the unique re-edit label house mannequin. the two of them mainly perform at homopatik in berlin. theme of mercury is a hypnotic track which was created with some broken old synth and sends your mind on an intergalactic odyssey, before diving into the deepest ocean on a journey to forget about space and time. the first track of the b-side is a remix from ducerey ada nexino aka yuji kondo, also known for his work under both his own name and as a half of steven porter on semantica. the remix fastens up the mix by repetitive pulsating synths, giving the beat an industrial modern atmosphere and letting the crowd heating up. the second track on the flip-side, called >barsoom<, is a solo production by shingo and completes the whole package. the functional work of a cut up 303 acid line with raw bass and a running groove creates an insistent and deeply pressured feeling. vinyl only, limited to 300 copies.

optimo trax is an offshoot label of optimo music for tracks aimed at djs/dancefloors. yes, we know there are too many record labels already, but we felt an overriding desire to start another one as so much music that didnt seem quite right for optimo music (i.e. music that was specifically designed for dancing) kept coming our way. like the parent label, optimo trax will release music by new artists and excavate forgotten classics. luma is a project by dave clark from glasgow. dave had his first release as a member of state of flux in 1993 on t&b vinyl, the label twitch ran with his dj partner of that era, brainstorm. twitch and dave have continued to work together in various ways ever since. he has released records as truffle club, and as big ned on optimo music as well as working with twitch from 2005 - 2010 remixing a plethora of artists under the optimo (espacio) moniker before fatherhood necessitated him focusing on changing nappies rather than programming synths. dave has also recorded under various aliases for r&s, numbers, stuffrecords, dissident and wireblock. the twentieth anniversary of that first release seemed a fitting date for dave to unleash his monster new club music alter ego, luma on optimo trax. twitch thinks dave is the best producer in scotland and endlessly weeps into his gin and tonics about how unprolific dave is, so was ecstatic when the 4 killer tracks were delivered that make up this third optimo trax ep. these have been thoroughly road tested over the last few months at gigs around the world.

b-stock! cover with seam split and bent corner. longstanding zoo artist lee pennington presents his first solo ep on the label. comes with romping, stomping berghain esque remix by spencer parker. already the most forward thinking music project ever to hit the island of ibiza, channel zoo was initially an event offering a variety of cutting edge new sounds, provided by the unrivaled underground house and techno record labels of the future. with rapid development from ibiza into hosting channel zoo events at the most prominent clubs in europe featuring only the best artists it was only a matter of time before a serious imprint was established. channel zoo recordings will showcase and push future artists that are keeping music real and fresh without any hype or marketing gimmicks. expect to see and hear a gathering of devoted producers and artists as channel zoo recordings is predicted to make a real impact in electronic music ...keep locked on!

after several years in the wilderness- perpetual speculation to his identity and numerous botched attempts at naming the man (or woman) behind the bear- finally a physical yolo bear release is available - 4 surefire club tracks that are as at home in jersey hood spots as they are in scottish basement clubs or luxurious european rooftop parties. opener bad bxtches starts things off at a dynamic pace- before that good good smooths things out like a hyperactive love ballad. show and tell features enhanced slick talk from nycs chippy nonstop before we are finally serenaded by the romantic intentions of freeki ho. add to this the yolo bear mantra dj tool and we have a complete package that provides us with a great introduction to the most smart/casual bear in the mens department.

love revolution, the brooklyn based label is back with their fourth release, this time from chicagos underground legen joey kay. 4 tracks from 91-03 that have never been released on vinyl before: i cant stand it, let you go, automated and crystalis. *i cant stand it* is the vocal bomb, *let you go* is proper old school chicago jack, *automated* is emotive disco at its finest, and *crystalis* is pure feeling. hand-stamped, vinyl only action from the american underground.

for their debut release on cellaa music, bjorn wolf & youri donatz are stepping up themself with the fantastic *put your mind on zero* ep and demonstrate their love of electronic music.

cocoon latest artist signing coyu is back on the track with his second cocoon recordings release. and he strikes back louder and heavier than ever before! for quite some time coyu focused mainly on the deeper sides of house and techno, especially with his own label suara

october will see mock & toof release *temporary echoes*, an eclectic collection of remixes from their highly acclaimed albums *tuning echoes* & *temporary happiness*, featuring interpretations from the likes of wolf & lamb, kink & neville watson & dmx krew.
to accompany the album release there are two very limited vinyl samplers. vol. 1 features wolf & lambs amazing remix of *shoeshine boogie* never before released on vinyl, a brand new remix of m&t favourite *day ken died* from norways skatebard, a peak time acid banger from kink & neville watson and a new balearic rendition of *snowball* by young marco (esp institute). proper vibes.
vol. 2 features remixes from the l.i.e.s outfit sling & samo, tiago & call super.

ltd backstock . ivano tetelepta returns to duty on fof after his well received * true colours* lp with a veritable potpourri of tracks in collaboration with various cohorts. first up ivanos collaboration with steve siwalette twists and turns with a steppas beat whilst melodic licks build the track up to its anthemic break. * give me something so i can dance* w/alex jansen roughs things up with a low-slung dirty groove whist ben buiendijk injects an acidic flavour into his collaboration before ivano & bas amro delve deeper with the sweetly melancholic tones of * manolia*.

hardly a stranger to the scene, ash moses first made a name for himself in dj booths across his hometown of sydney. it wasnt long before the bonafide musician crossed the dj booth threshold into the realm of production under the tunnel signs moniker and, eventually, as one-half of the death strobe label, where he released his debut sun ep

little black book is a new concept series from moda black, part album, part mix compilation, part remix package, part crate digging expedition, the series will play host to some of the most interesting, exciting and innovative electronic music artists and will invite listeners into a more personal place than ever before, as the conducting artist creates a body of work that reflects on their past success whilst venturing into their future aspirations. who better to launch the series than moda black s dynamic talent hot since 82, with this two track 12 sampler laying down an exciting primer for what to expect from a unique new series

after take 1 comes take 2, it sometimes really is that simple. together with the pre-take that came out before the summer this third volume in wphs our beat is still new project completes the 12 tracks that form the album. more members of the core wph family are on board here, but we also welcome some newcomers to the label.

part 2 of the ep kicks off with *domino* a track thats bassline drones underneath its own distinctive synth line to keep the drums rolling along steadily. the title track *black leather* is everything you would expect in a drumcode record, a subtle throbbing bass line which, keeps the track moving before the synth stabs enrapture the track and twist it into a dark, throbbing composition

r&s keep things in the family with mpia3s brother tessela dropping his debut ep for the label. since 2011, ed russell has been moulding a style of dance music as tessela that has evolved to become a distinctly futuristic animal that is equal parts rave, jungle and techno as it incorporates classic breaks into delirious new mutations. the three tracks on this ep all follow on from his superb *hackney parrot* track but evolve his sound even further. nancys pantry combines bruising kick drums and some slick editing of the think break, before plunging headlong into thundering techno. horizons percolating hi hats and rough-hewn percussion roll off repeating chords that recall the heady days of rave. gateways uncomplicated arrangement of high hats, sub bass, siren like synths and quaking kick drums rattle through the tracks chassis and club soundsystems. early supporters to the tracks include ben ufo, pariah, surgeon, pearson sound and paul woolford, testement to what might be tesselas most lethal offering yet.

following a slew of acclaimed releases on left blank and tri angle, as well an album with the much lauded young echo collective, vessel debuts on the burgeoning liberation technologies imprint with three diverse cuts of inimitable off-kilter electronics. *misery is a communicable disease* serves as a euphoric opener, primed for moments of escapism on or off the dancefloor with resonant hats and an exultant synth line laid bare upon a bed of gauzy pads and valve-warmed kicks. vmi is a different beast altogether, channeling the visceral spirit of minimal wave and punk aesthetic to create a sordid call to arms before the frenzied acid and lingering menace of *not for design* closes the record in typically deranged fashion.

praterei turns 8, if releases were years and to celebrate, proffers a stamped 10 from label swami, 7 citizens. >do your head in< is charged with a side duties and a bit of a cerebral poke it is too. flirting somewhere betwixt both reverie and nightmare, it’s as playful as it is tormenting. it invites you round for a cup of tea, slaps you about a bit and calls you names before putting you to bed and whispering slightly sexy things in your lughole. >stride< is an altogether less hairy affair. its honest. its honest about the fact you are going to need a safe word. an acid romp with unwavering purpose.

limited edition of 300 copies on blue vinyl. 200 black is a new vinyl series focusing on organic and analogue techno. our second release comes from detroits reference (brian kage and luke hess). reference released on planet e and beretta music before – and now we are glad to bring two superb tracks on 200 black to you.

uk house/disco duo casino times are happy to announce the first in a brand new series of hand stamped, limited italo/disco edits curated or produced by the fun loving boys themselves. casino times have been releasing their own brand of catchy, neatly swung, dance floor ready disco and house on labels like wolf music and needwant. it is not often that an artist can be defined by such a distinctive sound whilst still maintaing a varied and extremely open minded approach to music production and djing. no two of their tracks are similar, yet somehow you will be sure you are listening to a casino times song before it reaches the chorus. their productions sit so comfortably on that precarious boundary that so many artists struggle to sit, while they are emotionally charged they are also extremely dance floor friendly and are as fun as they are provoking. the first in the series (casino edits 001) comes courtesy of the london based duo themselves and is testament to what the series intends to achieve… limited hand stamped copies.

since day one, radiq has been showing an affinity for the afro-centric funkiness and carefully-honed sound design of modern days minimal music. as in many of his previous tracks, all six songs of >vida noir< has this certain kind of unyielding quality - long, hypnotic grooves with muted kick drum set the stage for more emancipated experiments in texture and sound design. on >a long hot summer break<, for example, the effect is utterly obvious as kicking its ass into gear with syncopated drums and strain of warm chords before animated vocal sample slips in like fingerprint. while deeply seductive interplay of those chugging percussion gives way to delighted horn of >a-dieu<, warm chord and acoustic guitar of >calling< is perfect example for radiq’s masterful sound and texture. >machine codes modified< has rather restrained structure for him, but tightly woven drums speaks eloquently about its carefully arranged funkiness and dance floor functionality. despite their repetitiveness, its surprising how well these productions forming cohesive solidarity as an album. presumably, it owes a lot to wide tonal vocabulary which is radiqs hallmark - these tracks has something concentrated, vivid qualities. this album sits just at the edge of the dance floor, but also performs its exceptional strength on intense home listening. dusky synth and truncated surge of bass of >vida noir< constructing something dark, before closing this album with modulated afro-acoustic guitar and deep falsetto voice (by the producer himself) of >rondo<. this album offers up an engaging and comprehensive amalgamation from the inquisitive sound by the maestro

authentic pew presents with its fourth release the debut of the collaboration between angel costa & attemporal under the moniker attac. forcing rhythms and well chosen acid ingredients open a wide space for a hypnotising mindtrip. the following remix by perthil & aerts reinvents the previous elements more to the floor. as patria from paris focussing on their 9-minutes-journey the deeper shades of techno, before tomohiko sagae breaks it all down with industrial noises and terrifying beats.

after appearances on idle hands and brstl, rhythmic theory returns to their own imprint to further explore gritty textures and mysterious moods within house and techno frameworks. where theory001 featured the somewhat soothing, melancholic tones of >echo vibe< and >omega syndrome<, this second installment comes caked in sonic muck and abrasive attitude.its not all dark and foreboding, as the graceful filter-swept key refrain of >siren song< will attest, but it takes a barrage of rasping hats and bludgeoning kicks and toms before such niceties can be foisted upon our ears. while there is an optimistic lilt to the particular notes the melody calls out, in the midst of such machismo percussion it cant help but feel emotionally ambiguous, continuing the tone set out in the first rhythmic theory releases.there is no such confusion over b side cut >genesis< from the apocalyptic boom of the opening kick to the rapid gun fire of the snare this is a track that wants to inflict damage. at the midway point the searing beat melts away as a wash of delay-riddled speech knocks you from your centre of gravity, only for the drums to come whipping back in to pick up the slack. even the sole synth note that rears its head is devoid of compassion, pulsing a creepy, robotic intonation through the clamour.

after the pre-take before the summer, wph brings you take 1 in its tribute to the biggest belgian electronic music heritage…new beat! four new killer cuts by a 100% wph family line up, also welcoming long-time friend aril brikha to the family.... this is part 2 of a 4 part vinyl set

part 2 of the compilation series inspired by pop art artist charles wilp. the album features 8 extremely wanted cosmic, psychedelic disco productions from the 1970s and 1980s. kristian schultzes zyklonentanz is a captain future styled disco tune from 1980, never commercially released before.limited gimmicks cover edition (4 printed sides round foldout cover, designed by chrisse kunst). expensive, but worth the money!

harvey mckay is back on the track, and stronger and harder than ever before!

contemporary scarecrow continue with a four track ep from the acid mondays with hoffmans bumbag ep. before albert hoffman, inventor of lsd, embarked on his final trip into the ether he gathered his lifes work and zipped it into his favourite bumbag. these secrets have remained concealed until now. expect 4 dimensions of interlocking sound matrixes and shapes from this vinyl only ep.

september will see mock & toof release *temporary echoes*, an eclectic collection of remixes from their highly acclaimed albums *tuning echoes* & *temporary happiness*, featuring interpretations from the likes of wolf & lamb, kink & neville watson & dmx krew. to accompany the album release there are two very limited vinyl samplers. vol. 2 sees rising stars sling & samo (l.i.e.s. records) turn in a heavy spaced-out house jam rendition of *farewell to wendo*, portugals tiago (golf channel) go warm, deep & classy on *sleeper* while call supers amazing remix of *the key* also features (never released on vinyl before). dont sleep - no represses! vol. 1 features remixes from wolf & lamb, skatebard, kink & neville watson & young marco.

cambridge resident samuel emerson iliffe, aka ill life, is driven by a penchant for warping things. akin to warping his sonorous surname into the ill life moniker, he warps formely innocuous techno fare into a clangorous, concussive march of living, breathing percussion. samuels sonics seemingly owe a considerable amount to recent innovations from the likes of blawan or perc trax alumni, however his only fault is taking part in the phenomenon of synchronous innovation. before karenn coalesced, before clouds newest offerings started being rinsed, ill life had long since moulded his sound. it is infinite machines infinite regret to have discovered him so belatedly. but there is no use crying over spilled trax.

on uncanny valley s catalogue number 18 we finally welcome back credit 00 who is a man in charge of a decent collection of those dusty machines we all love. after the ice cold the living room life ep from 2012, his brand new record ice cream is easy to fall in love with. packed with tunes to suit various moods in life, it will be a faithful companion in dark basements or lonesome hours. ice cream starts deliciously with its sleazy sample choice. with the distinctive drum work it builds up to a true chicago-inspired dance floor banger. round n round hits hard with a harsh kick and cowbell action before it shows off slightly melancholic lead synths and a subtle but effective bass line and puts the emphasis on the fact that things go round and round. life s a dizzy affair. east of nowhere with that bass line-sound is credit 00 to the core. and with spooky synths he puts you to an east of nowhere-place where you will lose yourself in manic trance-like dancing. the record ends with red wine , a slightly different electronic love song sung by credit 00. the cover artwork was created by alexander dorn.