the next chapter in the main the invariants series surfaces. on the a side two slightly more effective cuts with centripetal force. on the flipside it submerse with the first a track from the tape archives and to close the ep off a downtempo acid session.

perfidious first release is a three-tracker by roebin de freitas. he brings us his personal soundtrack to dirk de wachters book ‚borderline times. a balance between subtle, blunt, pensive, effective, elaborate and straightforward techno will have your feet moving and your brain popping.

the mystery continues on the 3rd release by judas with 4 idiosyncratic yet effective tracks.

2 highly effective techno bangers that will become the weapon of choice for any dj looking for momentum.

californian modular synthesizer and audio equipment producter tiptop audio is proud to introduce a new project for 2015: tiptop audio records. in the recent years musical productions have seen a remarkable return to the use of hardware through analog synthesizers and digital control interfaces. this trend has proven so strong that it prompted a rebirth of modular synths in a new format (eurorack). tiptop audio has made a name producing sophisticated but easy to use modules, designed to form a complete system that is especially effective for dance-oriented productions and live sets. tiptop audio records selected for its first issue some of the most groundbreaking artists using such systems, to present a range of artists who, through their tracks, explore the landscape of dance music in a very fresh perspective. these are the artists who inspire the tiptop team to make more innovative devices, which in turn make new music (a nice feedback loop).

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it might be quite obvious to some of you that follow our little label that we have a thing for schatrax. some would call it an obsession but we simply call it a crush. lets face it, the man has made some of the most timeless deep house from these mighty shores that make up the british isles - what s not to love? so, here he is again with mists a track previously unreleased but unmistakably schatrax. submerged beats, a skippy groove and a simple effective riff are the essence of the track while keep on loving injects a glorious uplifting feel with a bouncing b-line and classic piano riff. flipsides the almighty keeps things deep whilst aliena s groove is one of schatrax s signature tracks with it s haunting melancholic riff keeping the emotions high.

original, classic house vibes condensed to ultra-effective, jacking party bumpers.

silkscreen artwork - hand-stamped - limited to 300 copies. after chris mitchell, xdb and walt j, parisian label unlearn is back with a various artists from european fellow producers. a versatile cut between mental lands, dubby shapes and g-funk territories that confirms the label’s strive for eclecticism in electronic music the release starts off with juckis (100693 mix) (a1) by copenhagen underground posse (c.u.p) affiliated artist kasper marott, a strong and sensual track between dub and house. the ingredients are simple but effective: deep chords, groovy bassline and driving snares. jackin in paris (a2) is something else. this analog number by hyperdubs jkamata mixes the artists uber-funky roots and his taste for polished house rhythms. be sure to check his supertronic duo project as well, these danish cats definitely know how to do it.the flipside explores a more mental side of dance music starting with the refined north (b1), the kind of track you cant really put in a box. labels co-owner caseer aka raphaël cesario takes you on a trip through his elegant universe made of harmonic pads and syncopated rhythms. misi from basel ends this v/a with helios (b2), a maurizio-esque cut that will please the amateurs of proper dub.

the second wrltd vinyl is from the collaboration between wunderblock and michael chernev a.k.a arcuation. the ep starts with the amazing remix from darren roberts a.k.a. deepbass. it presents his unique dark hypnotic sound combined with the effective driven techno groove. samuele costa a.k.a. scam. delivers the second remix, which is also dark and atmospheric with some propulsive jacking dubbed out drums. on the b-side, there are 2 remixes from wunderblock: mikroplexmix, with its mesmerising swirling atmosphere and punching rhythm, and more relaxing, deep and spaced-out remix with co-production of vladimir kochenov a.k.a. acrob, also the member of wunderblock crew.

limited edition of 200 copies, handstamped, vinyl only promo.
milos returns after the well recieved expressions e.p., here dropping another 2 effective dj treats!
kicking off with * work it out*, a healthy 303 backed slammer with huge sound, and classic work that mutha sample. stand out mastering from curved uk! heads down bomb!
flip for * test of time*, an enormous rave sampling, addictive dancefloor gem with a definate nod to the old skool, massive reverb effects and a thundering bass! in the right hands, this is an essential weapon!

goodies is a showcase of well known and fresh artist of the cabinet crew. dj honesty (aka honeydrop) kicks off with a nice n deep groover. the bassline is timeless. lemakuhlar follows with a simple and effective tech-house boom. one chord to rule them all. phazer shows his early nineties house roots. yeep ya. nohas track closes this package with a magical tune. some things to enjoy at home, on your ways or on the dancefloor.

plenaque: heavy focus on the bass from the get-go sets the platform for a muffled kick drum to evoke a sense of impending danger. accompanied by effective synth layers the track bounces to a shuddering alien/deep marine sound, reminiscent of the productions dvs1 is known for. support by: seth troxler, stacey pullen, agoria, nick warren, dubfire

• hotly anticipated fifth release from this brilliant label
• printed disco sleeve
blue hour s fifth release introspective continues to explore faster tempos in classic dance-floor fashion. bright atmosphere and emotive melodies compliment warm staccato drums over three tracks of effective techno.

hailing from lisbon, portugal sabre are delivering their debut release from clone royal oak with a fresh take on house and techno. if you are looking for effective formular club tracks, then please skip through! four playful and emotive tracks without any of the modern club dogmas, however strongly rooted in the more then 30 year long tradition of our musical culture.

a1 facade - tampa bay is tried and tested house weapon that we ve had since the label began waiting for the right fit, he comes with his garage beats, deep chords and infectious melodies - simple, driving, effective.
a2 prima - dont stop - lht label co partner delivers a twisted mutating late night tool that instructs you to dont stop dancing til the sun has well and truly risen or at least the smoke has cleared.
b1 jamie blanco - unknown reason (alphonse drum prequel) - jamie met alphonse in the studio again, they messed with his track and got the dub machine working overtime on the 808, look out for main mix on the next release.
b2 kruton - lagoon - the sleeping giant here on b2, kruton is not be messed with, he channels a certain mr atkins here and delivers a dream machine opus.

absolutely huge record from the shelter vaults! roland clark killing it on this underground house anthem from the turn of the millenium. i get deep (shelter mix) is pure peak time joy, based around a rough looping sample lifted from blue magics seminal philly anthem welcome to the club from 1976 and with clarks vocals telling us how he gets down in the club over some heavyweight drums. simple, yet devastatingly effective. this 12inch also features the dub mixes, original mix and the always indispensable acapella version for those who wish to create their own version!

this is the ninetieth release on the ongoing resopal series. furthermore it is cavaan s first release on the label with arguably their most accomplished tracks to date. on the a side the guys spread their alternative vision of house music all over and roll out the tightly arranged amphid lampshade, characterized by impulsive beats, rhythmic synths and musical knowlodege. on the flipside, track metamorphosis builds upon several layered synths, resulting in a floor effective dense catacomb of sound. both tracks pay great attention to detail, are hard to pigeonhole and reach from modern house to far-out beat driven techno.

limited edition of 200 copies, vinyl only promo. fresh techno outings from milos on this new limited vinyl only imprint. explosive techno for the a side track, true believer, sounding like a filtered shed track, this will have massive impact on the dancefloor! flip it for a more stripped approach in gone for days , subtle, effective, mind altering goodness!

informa experiments volume 2 continues with the same concept as the last, 4 artists submit a bank of sounds and from these sounds each artist composes a track. a simple idea that proves very effective. this time the contributors are claudio prc (prologue), takaaki itoh (wols), ben gibson (chronicle) & deepbass (informa) each version has come out very different but all have a beautifully analogous feel. deep, pulsing hypnotic techno. the release will be available on 12 inch only.

looking back it has been a killer year for dj haus and his pair of labels, unknown to the unknown and hot haus, and it seems like he wont be easing the gears down from unfcknrelenting now december has arrived. the latest hot haus release (the sixth issued since september!) sees a welcome return for whippersnapper producer palace whose vision 12 inch is the third record issued on the uttu offshoot in a year! if you liked previous palace records, you love the three tracks here which are all raw and effective dj tools sprinkled with immediacy, individuality and nagging basslines - *solstice* in particular is a real burner of a track. dont sleep!

a new vinyl-only imprint,
* made in soho* with a double a-side from uk house maestro mr. g - a long-time friend who has supported the store for the last two decades.
the a-side starts with a driving beat, over which sultry chords hang and build. the introduction of a spirited vocal loop gives the track a more melancholic feel, all underpinned by a great bassline that ensures the track never loses its soul, depth and funk. on the flip, * buff zenky* heads into much tougher territory. the track builds with thumping kicks and those trademark * g* hats, along with a chopped vocal, tight looping bass and swinging claps. a sparse but highly effective layered synth completes a cold-blooded package - perfect for those late nights and early mornings. an excellent first release for made in soho, displaying a thoroughly current approach whilst never forgetting the deep, soulful veins that run through its racks.

the 6th release on bond celebrates its makers return to the wheel. it consists of three tracks made by petter b and is part of a series called roots. the a-side, roots pt i, is as ballistic track that got a simple yet addictive stab as a hook. it sound could best be described as that t-shirt you went clubbing in for 24h and that you should wash thoroughly before ever wearing again. that dirty. on the flip side you got drummer iii which, like its predecessors, is a simple yet effective tool track. last but not least you got shut your eyes. follow the titles advice and leap of into infinity and beyond with this 303/707 minimalistic soundscape voyage. a perfect end to a great night.

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after the huge success of plastik in 2007, we now bring you the next bomb from leeds based, simon baker. >x, y & z< original mix bears all the characteristics of a typical baker anthem, rolling percussion bouncy bassline and intricate melodies weaving in and out of the groove complete with a huge breakdown of twisted keys and pads, simple you might say but ultimately effective.

standard black vinyl - repress 2014
glorious and epic two tracker vinyl for bosconi records, this time by our favourite detroit techno duo the oliverwho factory. we used to be big fans of their madd chaise works and latest rush hour and planet e were awesome, but that percussive sound was different from what we knew from their past. we wanted them to give another chance to their more jacked out musical side in memory of the two masterpieces (and bosconi soundsytem favourite waxes) those were >the rhythm< and >the rain 5th wave<, and so we proudly got another timeless, soulfull, spacey and futuristic techno anthem called >take me away< darryl with his magic hands has created an ultra effective combination of energetic and groovy pumpin kick with a tight funky bassline substaining an upbuilding layers of dreamy synths and stormy noises while the voice of lashone gives that unique colour and atmosphere to the track that all the oliverwho fans love, dictating their original trademark sound. on the flip, takin inspiration from tama sumo panorama bar mix samplin the ow, we got an upbeat version of their slowmotion gem called >together<, that this time, thanks to altered states re touch of darryl and shone has become a proper and fat techno arena bomb, now just for the pleasure of absolutely everybody. you wont miss it, for sure

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lorentz back in action for little hill! with a long side (14.58) where there are two original tracks, madicosa and choose in it, lorentz show us his gentle sounds, with homesick tracks. if you flip records you can find two great works made by mattia trani, label-head of pushmaster discs, with his 909 remix and damien schneider, apologue recordings, with more effective techno remix.

mallorcas dakpa has been on a roll since amam released his debut ep last fall. he has contributed to several compilations, including amams own hand out series, kina music s fade to k pt. 3 and wizz vinyl s sonar sampler 2014, plus eps for labels like district raw and serial number 849. but amam gets the honor of issuing his first own vinyl release, the distres ep. the opening title track is an exercise in jacking minimalism, vibrant tech house with just the essentials, but more than enough to get the floor moving. then, ademus gets into a slightly more colorful groove, with tropical percussive interplay and some whooping voice for a humanistic accent (is that brigitte bardot?). on the flip, virgo gives a modern update to the frenzy of acid house. the title alone brings virgo four to mind. on that note, this one is an effective tool for warping minds and evoking spastic dance moves. finally, the dependable gaetano vinci a.k.a. hooved reinterprets ademus with a heavy dose of melodic funk and symphonic washes, making the track into an entirely new creation.

here it comes the third release from rising label with an original track from deepbass, another rising artist, that gives the name and life to this record and gets completed by remixes from abstract division, max_m and p.e.a.r.l. the original track, -sleepwaker-, is a deep gummy trip into the deepbass world, shaped on modern techno. following, we can find abstract division remix, where the dutch guys goes on purposing a very beautiful version keeping at time an eye posted to the dance floor. on the b side we can find max_m s version, a track that goes punchy and energetic from the beginning while keeping all the essence from the original, simply and very effective. p.e.a.r.l. closes the ep going darker and harder with a broken track, -loopy- and powerful version to complete another finest techno ep.

dense & pikas offshoot label kneaded pains returns with another techno focused 4 tracker from the mysterious moss a1 brings the heat with a spacious warehouse jam, kicking off with a warm pad before unloading with the tracks monstrous bass hook. a2 dives into lo:fi realms with a moody yet effective groove complete with male spoken vocal. b1 keeps things main room albeit in a more clean and serene way with razor sharp kicks and percussion providing a nice counterpoint to the rougher edge of the a side before b2s deliciously deep jam rounds off the ep.

monoton bunt brings us his first great ep on the leipzig-based imprint dirtydrivesounds. on the slang ep he turns in two amazingly effective deephouse cuts

after three previous various artists releases, up-and-coming label french kitchen records returns with a full ep by (french kitchen artist) marcelo cura! already playlisted by marco carola himself with his *keep on goin* track on d-foor, the french prolific producer comes up with effective bouncy and fluid techno grooves! fk004 comprises four tracks. two originals: the atmospheric and bass-fuelled main track *n side* and the rolling pacey and direct *dirty side*. along with two strong & deep techno remixes by german artist dorian paic & the romanian dubsons, *n side* ep seems perfectly fitted for either techno aficionados or peak time ibiza hours!

unstoppable youngster innershades comes with a new limited four tracker on the pinkman imprint! the belgium based talent shows hes definitely not a one trick pony and continues to explore his sound even further. this time by releasing two phat old school electro inspired bangers, and two synthesizer (nu)disco tracks which already proved to be fully effective on the floor!

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a bold move to cover a daft punk record? perhaps but off msg and vocalist hadi create a respectful update of the oft overlooked romanthony penned finale to daft punks second album. too long is one side of vinyl and 6 minutes of classic infectious house music as uncomplicated as it is effective. sounding not unlike an early marshall jefferson / jungle wonz record. hadis vocal leads the way, underpinned by loose house beats, live tambourine, a when house was discos little brother bass line and analogue disco stabs that punctuate the space. strictly limited to 500 hand stickered, stamped and numbered with no repress. these will not hang around mastered by original two lone swordsman mr keith tenniswood.

non stop house tools! directly recorded from his liveset, marco d aquino aka duwka, a half of life s track with his fellow friend herva, provides the first series of 6 effective tools for every dancefloor and for djs who like to spin! in the mood of some early soundstream or even dancemania trax, they are rich in funky elements, disco samples, powerful grooves! find your tool, or just let the whole side rock till the end!

holdie gawn & micawber are back with sylphe06: once again working around their usual split format. holdie gawns * moon ride* is a haunting, melancholic trip in a deep mood, that stretches slowly and steadily over 12 minutes in a journey of enchanted synths and micro-grooves. over to the b side we have * vattum* by micawber, a solid, stopming techo affair with a large, deep bassline & kikcdrum, resonating and pulsating slowly. on top crispy rides, hats & glitches accompany the groove slowly, making this ep a fine comdination between two very different yet effective tracks for the mind and the dancefloor.

simple, effective and downright deadly. mella dee serves up the perfect sountrack built for basements, dimmed lights and late nights. mella dees solo sound has evolved from a true passion for all things garage, a perpetual dedication to hip hop, combined with a love for house music which was heavily influenced by the darkness of uk funky and dubstep. together these influences have enabled mella dee to develop a unique approach to the fusion of these sounds, into one bumpy soundscape that is simultaneously house, garage and techno. omena omena is finnish for apple. its also a record label set up by tobias lidstrom aka tooli. dj & co-running local talk records & oneoffs.

tip!! three killer modern forward thinking house track by sankt goran. heavy a-side track with dubby hits. and the real sweetness can be found on the b-side with two warm sexy house tracks with some hot female vocals. almost as if kdj did hang out in stockholm for a couple of days. the ep is closing with a tight effective funky and sexy track. killer release!

scottish born and currently berlin based dj/producer danny berman (aka red rack em/hot coins) has had a pretty hectic last few years and show no signs of slowing down. following the anthemic releases on wolf music & city fly red. he is now ready for his telefonplan debut.
*i got something* and *make your mind up* are both dark tracks with punchy basslines that hit deeeeep, pitched-down vocals and plenty of bounce to move any crowd. the surprise is *jan 11 hip hop*. get ready for carefully constructed next-level effective drum programming from mr berman, and a perfectly balanced third course!

effective forward thinking berlin techno stompers on mike dehnerts fachwerk label

from mr. finger to miss kittin to seth troxler, many of the most memorable cuts in house music history spell out, with spoken words, the experience of clubbing while in the club itself. meta-musical moment found to be effective on the dance floor.

mike wall has become a regular guest at the our club, the suicide circus, and this is for a reason. his sets are banging, and so are his productions. when rain falls on a1 is a techno monster with a daf-influenced bassline ripping it. the black chamber on a2 comes along as a dark and spooky tune with lots of playful sounds in it. on the b-side the black chamber is being turned into a superfunctional and effective dancefloor weapon by samuel l. session in his remix.

naoki entered the spm universe via earth tones 3 along with joey anderson and leonid nevermind. naokis music is understated, yet effective & there is a quiet restraint that leaves the listener wanting more.

rising label releases its second ep with an original track by victor martinez, another artist from the agency, that gives life to this record and gets completed by remixes from oscar mulero, ness and adriana lopez. the original track by victor, -anything called dead consumerism”, is all about visceral and obscure techno with broken rhythms and high levels of hypnotism. following, we can find oscar mulero’s remix, a version that suggests another groove but maintains the essence of the original making it a serious and effective weapon. on the b side we can find ness’ remix, a track that captures you since the beginning. deep, elastic and elegant at the same time where hypnotism reigns and this few characteristics of the italian producer. adriana lopez closes the ep with a more percussive and energetic version. fine techno that catches you from the first beat, a perfect track as a dj.

• fourth installment from the artist and label.
• other titles have sold out fast - don t be left out...
• special hand stamped white label release a fast paced aggressive a1 made of fast 1/8 note kick drums spliced with distorted pad sounds and distinctive snare. the a2 is a broken beat affair with evolving percussion and a rave line that will cut through in any mix. b1 is papers signature acid jam, simple but effective. b2 is a unique beast, with locked rhythms and distinctive arp synth line...

2014 repress , fresh & effective techno tools from blue hour !
fresh & effective techno tools from blue hour. the first release on his self-titled imprint, setting the tone for whats to follow. pure, raw & defiantly minimalist 909 work outs, blurring the lines between geography & scene

following on from his 2012 autoreply debut the model steps up again with a precise, deadly-effective two tracker. as a producer he can never be pigeon-holed serving up his mysterious blends of deep, robotic, space- funk across labels like traum schallplatten, crosstown rebels and his own clone powered adult central imprint. night times the right time finds the romanian in fine-form laying down punchy drums with pulsating-bass, persistent chords and analog synth tension. flip the disc for wolf and you get a darker, dub-driven take over the same infectious, floor-shaking beats. long tracks, mastered to perfection and playable to the max - check it.

vin sol & matrixxman return with their second double-header of remixes of one of the most distinctive voices in modern music, revisiting two of the hallowed songstress classics from the 80s. first up is the beautiful *never thought* which has been given the remix treatment many times before due to the accapella being on the original 12 inch. here vs & m add early 90s house flourishes - warm pads, deep chords and the original vocal seeping in and out of the mix, whilst elements slowly start to build up for what is a pretty ecstatic house rework of a classic. simple and effective. fans of innervisions wont be disappointed! on the flip, *love is stronger* is a mellower take on one of her signature hits. sticking to a cool 110 bpm tempo, it has got a bubbly, woozy late sunday afternoon vibe emanating from the first 4 bars. another solid rework from the vin sol & matrixxman camp!

john barera & will martin delivering some straight up & effective no-nonsense house music on dolly 18

nice price deal !!! vinyl only (ltd 200 copies)solid 3 track house ep!!! >take it back< is a driving beast, its raw groove and deep moving chord stabs make this a perfect peak time track. >piece by piece< takes things a bit little deeper, with its funky bass and deep warm chords its like an old detroit house track. >dingy room< is a simple but effective dj tool with attitude. the swirling gritty percussive top and the bouncy bass makes you wanna dance

2 strong club smashers from mass prod and rufus aka nightdrivers launching their personal and homonymous output with a first release only for vinyl lovers which features on a side the ghetto-dream banger >nightvisions< and on the flip the nasty house rocker >what u want<… 100% of full effective and tough analogue goodness, produced at mass hypnosis research lab in berlin and mastered by helmut elrer at d&m, berlin. 300 copies ltd, no repress.