triumph is a dj and producer from barcelona, music lover in lot of his music ways. he is behind espai music offering music focused to put the feelings on the dancefloor and with the aim to shake the current scene, working with artists like uner, dj yellow, spada, edu imbernon, oliver schories...

having first come to prominence in 1999 when he was signed to ltj bukem s good looking label, makoto has steadily, consistently carved out his own groove in the world of drum and bass, with his trademark expansive jazz and soul-inflected workouts garnering critical praise from all corners. having worked with a veritable who s who of the scene, with releases on zinc s bingo beats, fabio s creative source and numerous collaborations with dj marky, makoto now releases his first ep on apollo records.

10th edition of apersonal music series of single released on vinyl. first split v/a release from the spanish imprint featuring long time label resident trujillo, from barcelona club scene dj and producer pablo sanchez and new comer from st petersburg ilya decado. most notable on the release taking all side a is trujillo delivering his latest send me away, taking to the max his known editing skills plushis original keyboards and bass, also adding to the mix guest vocals from bernardo risquez, the result is a superb house-disco edit pop track filled with beautiful chords and lovely vocals. a sure enjoyment for all ears! side b is split between pablo sanchez trippy slow mo house theme our closing circle and ilya decados massive party tune sweet street moments. a sure shot pack of tracks suitable for any occasion. not to miss!

quality techno 4-tracker on hypnotic room from the four rising stars of japanese underground club scene.

the label from the infamous spanish new rhythmic store has build a solid reputation and prooves it status with this high profile release.another big serious techno release featuring some of the top stars in the scene. you will find hardly anywhere a crazy line up like this on records.. you know the score! big!

bobby champs stormed in the scene with his debut moonlight earlier this year, universally praised by publications like ra (4/5), mixmagand dj mag. follow up ep drag queen shows a development, a more mature but still raw sound explores berlins midnight and londons 3am. title track drag queen is quite unlike anything else, a weird track, an enigma, a four four kick provides some sanctity to the listener whilst scratching synth work and unusual textures bemuse and delight in equal measure. latte brings us back to more familiar club territory, filtering works effortlessly behind the kicks, the synths reference piano house. charlie is a menacing beast with swagger, beautifully produced arrays of clicks massage the cerebellum whilst the pounding drums kick you in the chest.

born under the disco punches in the hollywood hills, the secret society take their inspiration from the parties and afterhours of the la underground scene…
influenced as much by modern deep house as the by the styles that gave rise to it, the secret society blend rare samples with analogue synths, dusty grooves and ruff beats. known to spend hours sifting through old records in search of the perfect groove, their sound retains a distinctly nostalgic aesthetic, which is perfectly showcased in their debut ep for 1trax.
transparent green vinyl pressing.

a dj since 93. a producer since 98. a true student of the music/culture. amir founded vanguard sound in february 2006. after making his presence felt in the chicago club scene via a meteoric rise culminating a dj watch feature in chicagos 5 magazine, he completely disappeared and went beneath the underground to focus solely on advancing his production skills. soon after linking up with g. marcell and hakim murphy he began to release gritty tracks that have been charted and played by underground djs world wide. his fourth release was the sleeper classic >experience ep< a 4 tracker with amir on side a, and g. marcell on side b. encouraged by the feedback, amir then submitted tracks to new york citys plan b recordings. the rest is history as they say. recording under the name amir alexander and the pseudonym guerrilla soul! this cat strives to bring a raw and gritty modern spin on classic detroit, chicago, and new york underground sounds.

just in time the almighty stock 5 comes around in order to send out a wake up call for spring. rico casazza blesses us with his soul driver ep. the title track impresses with a badass houserhythm, adequately supported by jazzy chords that generate the space for the misty, soothed vocal in the background. -soul driver- is an afro percussion body mover, not to be missed in everydjs case. this one’s followed by -wa lking backwards-, a huge and soulful stomper, catching our spoiled ears with some elegant synth melodies and truly massive sub basses. the flip providesa wide playground for notorious emixers. first on the scene are cesare vs disorder who implanted a serious guitar lick, making their -supernatural mix- a funked out trance disco housemonster. matthew styles ennobles this flamboyant release with a rather minimalistic approach towards the original. -megamix pa rt 1- is perfectly suitable to make the crowd all yours on a sunny sunday after hour morning.

basic soul unit has been a fixture on torontos techno scene for the best part of the last decade, with releases on mathematics, crème organization and mule electronic, while skudge have made their name with a unique sound and an independent approach which has seen most of their material released through their own imprint. both artists show an interesting insight into boddikas curatorial approach for the label, and are indicative of the move towards 4/4 techno that the producer has been making for a while now – with both producers sharing a similarly weighty, yet deep approach to the genre that boddika has been moving towards in his recent collaborations with joy orbison

bristol born hench newcomer tim roberts aka temo is a rising star in the dubstep scene. his relentless determination to spend every waking hour in the studio is paying dividends. temo is already gaining support from radio 1 and 1 extra along with club support from the scenes leading djs. these tracks have been smashing hench sets everywhere, expect to hear more from this rising star very soon. set them alight ft. buggsy: set them alight finds a perfect balance between killer vocals and big drops. temo has a long standing relationship with dubstep pioneer joker who introduced him to the insanely talented buggsy, which lead to the recording of set them alight. the marriage between buggsys infectious vocals and temos searing bass lines works perfectly, making set them alight a must have for dubstep fans across the globe. tracks ft koast: tracks is a no messing straight to the point club banger. koast from central spillz & hench resident steps up to deliver a slick 8 bar hook to prepare you for this high impact bass line driven monster.

introducing dance:revolt recordings, a new label formed by a collection of scene veterans that is sure to make immediate waves on the international house music scene. dance:revolt is the brainchild of renowned florida-based dj/producer atnarko in cahoots with dub creative group, an industry-established marketing and media team as well as hosts of internationally renown house music events.

berlin-based emerson todd returns to saved with the >dis n dat ep< in which the new-zealander once again presents us with 3 big records, showcasing the reason he is considered one of the most exciting producers in the scene.

chicago house producer craig loftis aka grand high priest, began his production career engineering for frankie knuckles, as well as working as the in house producer/engineer at legendary chicago house label dj international. he came back onto the scene in 2006 with a release under his grand high priest alias, with the underground dance smash that is “mary mary”, a simple and infectious house groove featuring the sublime vocal talents of legendary chicago songstress dajae, supported by djs such as kenny dope, phil asher and karizma. we have here new remixes for 2011 courtesy of altered natives (eye4eye), bok bok (night slugs) and yannah valdevit.

122 bpm is the story of how a father and his son changed chicagos dance music scene in the 1980s and went on to take the world by storm, leaving an impression that will last forever with just a couple of 12 inch releases the world would soon know as house music. nemiah mitchell jr. and vince lawrence couldnt have known what their contribution to house music would become. their story provides the missing chicago link between soul, disco, new wave and then house, between the radio and club djs and their audience, between the old generation and the new generation. this is the story of the first house records ever made - long before trax or dj international were even dreamt of. the compilation includes numerous unreleased tracks and beyond hard to find house tracks made in chicago in the early to late eighties from the catalogues of mitchbal records and chicago connection records

new analog response 12 inch vinyl output has been composed by the italian artist hydergine, a young guy clearly inspired by basic channel / maurizio dub techno sounds, and a wide range of influences in the house/techno/bass fields. after practicing in music production for years, he first released a 12 on the german label separate skills which rapidly sold out, leaving a strong mark in the dub-tech scene.
recently, the austrian label phlox showed another fine hydergine release on translucent blue 12 inch vinyl, matching the taste of big names like francois kevorkian, laurent garnier, brendon moeller, kirk degiorgio, anton zap, terry francis, roman fluegel, ethyl, slam, franklin de costa, john osborn and more.

chicago house legend mike dunn goes into the vaults to deliver a series of his own personal dj edits moving across jazz, funk, soul and disco. the series focusses on jamz that inspired the early chicago house scene (tracks that you would hear at the music box or warehouse) and edited to perfection by mike dunn for maximum effect on the dance-floor. already supported by terry hunter, kenny dope & jazzy jeff, to name a few. limited. hand stamped 12 inch.

nice price deal !!! technical itch & dylan are known for their uncompromising dark sound and heavy punishing breaks. over the past decade technical itch & dylan have done critically acclaimed remixes and collaborations that became known as staple tunes within the drum n bass culture and scene. works such as photek - baltimore (tech itch & dylan remix) and the legend quickly were well received by all members of the drum n bass community from all parts of the world. legendary is an understatement to describe the level of influence that tech itch & dylan have had on many forms modern drum n bass.

originally a massive hit from d.a.v.e. the drummer and the geezer on cluster, mosquitos tweeter gets an up to date dark techno mix from new school scene leader a.p. a.p returns to one of most loved tracks which originally appeared on cluster 80 with a tough energised remix.

mario basanov, the lithuanian super producer is coming back for more and for showing the other side of his multifaceted musical persona. best known for catchy hooks, pop melodies and vocal productions, mario delivers here two slow burners in form of closer and something about. darker and deeper than one might expect mario basanov is at his best here. on remix duties are two fellows from the other side of mario’s studio wall - a dynamic duo of saulty and bradka better known as downtown party network. the combo pitched up the tempo, beefed up the groove, and even added some euphoric stabs and strings for enhanced dance floor usability of the title track. best kept secret - hidden sounds of vilnius house scene uncovered & presented by vidis. vital sales points: - a follow up to massive we are child of love single on needwant - releases on silence music, future classic, needwant - remixes for metronomy, crazy p, robert owens

after a very successful debut ep on sound pellegrino (best seller on the label so far) and a single on the über cool blog/label discobelle, matthias zimmermann decided to present his new ep on tigersushi. matthias zimmerman is one of the most exciting new young producer on the future house and bass scene, mixing irresistible beats with beautiful melodies and balearic atmospheres.this new ep is part of a concept series of releases, each song has a characters name, each character is an inhabitant of an island that matthias imagined.

from his earliest demos to his current position as a key figure in the global techno scene, perc (aka ali wells) has taken the established forms of the music he loves and twisted them into something new and fresh. building up successful relationships with scene-leading labels such as drumcode, ovum, kompakt and clr whilst unleashing a strong run of releases on his own perc trax label has seen percs influence and support grow even further. with each release his sonic experimentation has taken another leap forward without losing sight of the dance floor.

inner surface music are very proud to present their fourth release with two stalwarts of the uk underground techno scene - patrick walker (forward strategy group / isodyne) and inigo kennedy.

finnish dj crew rollomatik break out on the boogie boutique imprint with a two track release that aims to represent the arctic circle fully in the nu funk/breakbeat scene. formed of hesh & eaves, rollomatik aim to rock the party and that much is evident on this cheeky 12 inch with >we love to party< deftly blending will smith with chic amidst a melange of other recognisable samples. a similar approach runs through flipside jam >the greatest< as rollomatik lay down the vocal from an oft used q-tip solo joint over a heavily filtered take on sister sledges most ubiquitous track.

after firmly establishing their nu funk steez in the digital realm with countless releases, london label boogie boutique reached into the glamorous world of vinyl in fine style just before christmas with the double 12 inch drop a year on wax. they elect to continue their twelve inch shaped adventures with a label regular at the helm in the shape of funk ferret. the new zealander has featured on many a boogie boutique release, as well as other nu funk labels such as booty pirates and ghetto funk, so keen observers of the scene will know what to expect. >pushin forward< features the mic spitting skills of imagine this, whose mr lif style delivery is the perfect foil for a trademark mid tempo bass heavy bump from the ferret. boogie boutique have assembled a fine cast of remix talent too, with big beat veteran cut la roc dropping a fine sample heavy revision that allows the vox to shine. fellow bb artist and montreal dweller nick fonkyson adds some crunchy riffage to the mix, whilst the funk ferrets regrooved sound system partner dj alias concentrates on teasing out some bassline deviancy with some help from benson.

inspired by life long dedication to music and a rebel in the underground dance scene santiago de chile based producer jeaven presents his debut on resopal. his playground effects ep is a three-tracker showing his personal definitions of contemporary house / detroity - minimal - or how should we name it ? simply ... music! playground effect, the ep title is a great description of jeavens music, where everything is in constant and vibrant motion. from the the way the tracks evolve - to sound design to the beat-programing – there are no presets. the title track seems to spin at two velocities at once, balancing a driving, linear groove with half-speed voices to create a sense of suspended animation. centralized goes even deeper, with a rippling bass melody that gets deep inside your stomach. all three tracks on this ep are like springtime on hot wax.

ben is a musician deeply involved on and behind the scene. after various enriching collaborations it is now time for him to introduce his very own projects. he recently remixed carl craigs innerzone orchestra project for planet e and will be releasing an ep on juan atkinss legendary label metroplex. bens releases are not to miss. they set the standard for many and the minibarians are proud to present his latest piece of art which will kick the dancefloor.

moka only is one of canadas most celebrated hip-hop exports, a former member of canadian rap royalty swollen members who has released dozens of solo projects since he broke through in the mid-90s. ayatollah is one of the most respected producers in the american underground hip-hop scene, having crafted classics like mos defs >ms. fat booty< and talib kwelis >the proud<, plus tracks for styles p, pharoahe monch, masta ace, cormega, inspectah deck, and many more. now, these two talents have come together for a full-length collaboration straight out of hip-hop dreamland. all rhymes by moka only (as his alter-ego ron contour) and all beats by ayatollah.
double 12 inch release, including 2 vinyl only tracks.

for this second release the new parisian label street knowledge choose to produce two young native italians djs. peter jd and francys met in a small city in the south of italy, both evolving on the music scene since they are 14. peter is bringing the detroit house music touch whereas francys the 80s 90s music sound. from this collaboration is born the connection ep. where two different worlds find each other in a common space, connection ep brings different ideas of sound at the same time, by one side following a dry techno line with pumping drums and solid grooves, by the other side warmer and deeper, crossing hypnotic detroit flavored synths, chicago house, organic elements and chromatic female vocals. to make this release totally international jenifa mayanja from connecticut and the greek quell are delivering two remixes that should make a bomb effect on all the dance floors.

bulgarian l 33 is one of the hostest neuro / tech drum n bass producers today. with staggering releases on labels like subculture / close 2 death / icarus audio / mindtech recordings & avantgarde he is building his impressive catalogue.
this brandnew syndrome audio release features ironic and voices. two huge tracks that are being played by numerous top djs in the scene.

gredits returns to basic fingers with his for second release. picking up where he left us last time with his pitched down and bumpin take on disco this one is a marriage between two giants on the disco scene.sister peak & musique love is the gredits treatments we know and love.
the perfect summer soundtrack to those late warm nights with bbqs and good friends. fans of jazzy jens & changed on basic fingers take notice, this one is for you!

kool hertz started djing and rocking crowds over 14 years ago in south africa & the uk. the last few years he has turned his hand to production in a big way. after a string of release, across various labels in the scene, we finally welcome his first ghetto funk ep.
loads of attitude, big bottom end and his signature pounding beats. this ep has a true heavy weight feel, it sits and the ghetto end of the spectrum.

viennas disko404 organisation are launching their very own label with a split ep by sun people and franjazzco. while the latter is one of the most passionate players in viennas underground music scene, sun people aka simon/off has already stirred international attention with releases on renowned labels such as immerse records or phuture shock musik. for this release franjazzco combined his enthusiasm for jazz, soul and disco with a weighty footwork / juke kit, resulting in three deadly 160bpm anthems.
on the flipside sun people deployed a more uk-influenced style with references to 90s jungle and uk garage … imagine tek9 meets duncan powell meets dj spinn.
the ep is already receiving support from dj rashad, distal, dj clent, rp boo, soulphiction and others, and is just the first of many floor-dominator releases lined up by disko404. super-limited run of 250 copies only.

home to a selection of the globes most cutting edge talent, the rekids imprint is proud to present the debut full ep from one of the scene heroes in toronto, nathan barato. backed by remixes from oliver $ and masked talent 808 fake, back up queen is set to burn through dancefloors with its pumping old school drive and rough edged soul.

galaktika records delivers its 40th release and what a treat it is. one of the main acts on the label and a true protagonist in the barcelona electronic scene, pablo bolivar is well known all over the world for his quality output for labels like desolat and avantroots.

h.o.s.h, aka holger behn, is something of a legend in the german house scene. an exceptional dj, prolific producer and crucial part of hamburgs hugely influential diynamic crew, h.o.s.h. has helped shape the contemporary house landscape like few others.ego, his latest 12inch release on poker flat recordings, demonstrates his absolute mastery of the dancefloor, a result of his vast experience behind the decks.

for the 4th release on their cocktail damore music, discodromo and boris bring you the exciting and extraordinary sound of lord of the isles. with a handful of releases for labels such as the japanese ene and firecracker offshoot, unthank, lord of the isles is currently one of the most talked about names in the electronic music scene. the sound in these 4 tracks moves between ambient electronica, planet e techno, kompakt shuffling trance (check out the sublime searching) and mid tempo balearic house chuggers, with squelches and bubbles in all the right places. they are highly sophisticated deep-disco house movements encrusted with splurges of sonic texture. lord of the isles has amassed support from a long list of both seasoned and new school djs, including masters like david mancuso & dj harvey, who included one loti s track on his recent x mix cd, andrew weatherall, daniel wang, fudge fingaz and linkwood. as usual: limited to 250 copies, 12 inch in 4 colors cover - no digital. hurry up, vinyl only!

making their vinyl debut – swings & roundabouts are taking a trip down nostalgia street with a sublime reworking of the classic todd terry & armando >100% of dissin u< track from 88.... widely considered as one of the standout releases from the chicago acid house scene, one of today’s heavyweight’s dj spen works his magic on the track, keeping in the feel & sounds of the original whilst using his trademark beats as the backdrop! alongside spens hump, the original version goes all out disco taking things in a different direction with bags of energy!

daniel avery releases his >need electric ep< june 25th on phantasy sound. the london based dj has spent the last few years impressing his peers, collaborating with justin robertson, being singled-out as the one to watch by andrew weatherall (who also lent his midas remix touch to daniels last release) and has now signed up to erol alkan’s phantasy label. daniels releases have already appeared on tigersushi, throne of blood and relish and he is a sought after remixer having leant his distinctive style to tracks for metronomy, django django, the 2 bears, mickey moonlight, jokers of the scene, amongst others. this new ep is a definitive statement of intent for avery as a producer in his own right. the vinyl resurects lock grooves for the more adventurous dj, and features unique artwork from the up and coming kate copeland.

heading up the release is a trio of talented artists who always create a storm in the electronic music scene with their productions. for their debut on saved, guti, livio & roby present a 3 track ep, delivered on grey vinyl.
the release is a real spectrum of electronic music showcasing the production skills that they all possess. from the masterpiece of >we are< on the a-side to the deeper vibes of >up there< and more downtempo >piesa 3< on the flip, the package is an essential release for djs.

nottinghams mimm recordings present another hidden gem from the uks electronic music scene with bristolian ooko making his debut release on the label. with his first major introduction to the scene being through a track called understand on a free compilation from the label last year, he is now ready to unleash the cheekily titled sex sells ep which references a wide spectrum of dance music from house to jungle and beyond.

nicholas bussmann has shed his skin once again, now transforming into nicholas desamory to release >like you< - a house album of such warmth and rough elegance, it will leave the scene all excited.
comes as double 12 inch vinyl in gatefold cover, including code for free mp3 download of the full album.

2016 repress.... two stalwarts of amsterdams techno & house underground scene. julien chaptal and david labeij, decided to link arms at the beginning of 2012 with the creation of their vinyl only label, mfd.aiming to bring their blend of electronica back to a stripped-down, powerful, and hypnotic groove. mfds back-to-basics approach was born out of the infallible conviction that dance music in its purest form can effectively reduce ones insides to a bundle of raw nerves, and induce a state of pure bliss. wether it be hypnotic, gritty or intense electronic music, the label focuses on explicit quality, keeping egos in check, and never allowing them to get in the way of a good time.

if you have even got a passing interest in house music, there is very little chance that frankie knuckles name has escaped you. starting off as a clubber in the new york disco scene—his first job was to spike the punch at nicky sianos now legendary the gallery gatherings—frankie soaked up the knowledge passed down to him from his good friend larry levan, and managed to secure a residency alongside the paradise garage luminary at the citys continental baths.

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.

hollands fah aka robin de bekker enters the scene with this heavy, braindance inspired five tracker. opener fine space is spooky and upbeat with false melodies fighting the tracks ground level acid bubbles.bonus orbits starts off as a fast electronic harpsichord cut for a smart dance floor before turning into a hectic swamp of challenging harmonies.sixears is a shorter track holding the middle ground between a moody elecktroids tune and hectic, vibert-like acid. the eps title track and centerpiece then, is characterized by rewinds, whistles, haunting melodies and a total lack of repetition, its a 9 minute long excursion into the most unreal part of bekkers mind. fah finally says goodbye with an eerie cut that sounds like a humming predator with no food to eat. fahs first one for 030303 comes with appropriate, occultist artwork.

for the fourth release, hold youth presents a new member to his family. s3a is a new french artist who travel all over the scene for some years, but finally release his great music. after his first acclaimed works on phonogramme, he brought us 4 deep and moody tracks, where he draws his style from his standards. we remind you that we work vinyl only, so check your dealer asap for this essential 12 inch

rich nxt is a long time music technology head, drummer, dj and keyboardist. djing led him to be active in his hometown londons underground music scene, playing a part in the rise of the after-hours, gaining lots of experience and knowledge, championing up and coming artists and labels such as dial, oslo, desolat and liebe*detail.

hamburg residents jakob seidensticker and bardia salour, together known as seidensticker & salour are hardly newcomers to the scene. jakob has been producing music as one third of the internationally known wareika, and bardia has made a name for himself through playing regularly amongst the hamburg club circuit