the first ever album retrospective of one of new yorks most revered of all producers, bob blank, this album traces the history of his independent studio, blank tapes, one of the citys most important creative dens during the vibrant arts scene of the mid 70s to mid 80s.

tonbaumeister’s love for electronic music roots deep in the late eighties when he got his first computer, a commodore c-64, and when he instantly fell for the distinctive sounds of its sid chip. always driven by this passion he since then devoted himself to producing electronic music on various computing platforms and with multiple different programs to discover and soon constantly reinvent his own style. growing up in hessen, in the very heart of germany, he was deeply influenced by the endlessly evolving styles of house music and techno, which shaped the face of the vibrant club culture in cities like frankfurt and kassel. although tonbaumeister’s style might prematurely be declared as house music, the diversity of his productions makes it almost impossible to put them in a box and label them. his energetic tracks range from straight house to tech house to almost dark technoid characteristics, but suddenly one finds oneself surpr ised by the aforementioned sounds of late eighties computer games embedded in a psychedelic landscape with rough sawtoothy baselines. as hard as it is to pin down his production style, it is even harder to label his dj sets, which, as well as his productions, constantly evolve and morph while mirroring all of tonbaumeister’s influences. since 1999 he developed a passion for djing and he has had the chance to transport his enthusiasm into a number of clubs, infecting many clubbers with his verve. at the moment he is about to launch his own label subclinical

incl maxi cd !! skail master m, a well known electro-techno-house duet from geneva, is back with a new ep, released on the fresh slim records label. champagne , first, a fluid and festive hymn, a vibrant mix of liquid sounds and sparkling rythm, full of a bright, clear lightness. miamore , then, with its smooth texture, slightly enhanced with fleeting, evanescent, almost impalpable beats. and at last, white chocolate , to conclude on a bright, shiny explosion of sensual shades, a playful blast of subtle tones and glowing resonances, soft impulses and sharp brilliances.

skail master m, a well known electro-techno-house duet from geneva, is back with a new ep, released on the fresh slim records label. champagne , first, a fluid and festive hymn, a vibrant mix of liquid sounds and sparkling rythm, full of a bright, clear lightness. miamore , then, with its smooth texture, slightly enhanced with fleeting, evanescent, almost impalpable beats. and at last, white chocolate , to conclude on a bright, shiny explosion of sensual shades, a playful blast of subtle tones and glowing resonances, soft impulses and sharp brilliances.

the latest installment from serialism records comes as a various artists release showcasing the sound of this london collective. a1 comes straight out the traps with young catalan rainer serrat with neuralgia. a stylishly crafted house affair that will surely be an instant classic. a beautiful sexy thriller that leaves us begging for just a little more! rudolf pays homage to house music with a strong vibrant / slick production and a rolling tight groove. golden showers is an avant-garde jazz experiment with deep off key intentions. ollie silva and eddie smith combining to deliver a futuristic and forward thinking piece of music. itzo delivers a beautifully crafted and stylish minimal endeavour. clean warm sounds with liquid funk running through. pablo tarno delves into the deep with an elegant piece. warm and groovy in all the right places. a strong ep experimenting with the boundaries of house music.

big with: luciano, laurent garnier, anja schneider, lauhaus, lee curtiss, slam, jimpster, federico molinari, dyed soundorom, clive henry, sasse, burnski, kiki, rob mello, italoboyz ...
>crewcuts & curls< is the greatest collection of prime productions yet from wales hottest new export, tomdemac. vibrant and dynamic, >crewcuts & curls< engages the listener in the moment. drawing you in with its tauntingvocal, demac creates a youthful sound that is masterfully produced, the product of a gifted musical mind. sweet humming is the haunting close, gradually filling the speakers with deep and prolific doses of swinging chicago-inspired house to create a whirling and effervescent creature. this is the third and most striking package that tom demac has produced for murmur.

here we go with the new defrag from our brazilian friend gui boratto. >i feel love< is one of those very special records that goes far and further from the boring trends of the moment. as we like to say it is a timeless techno tune, an open air magik track with vibrant pads full of synthetic feelings and processed voice that reminds the best moments of the disco from the 80s or, if you prefer, as our friends at kompakt, you can define it: elegant techno.

already played by karotte & tobi neumann !!! the initial these days trilogy concludes with a collection of works and remixes of new york artist and resident filsonik. >diva jaguar< is a deep and mosaic journey which weaves vibrant percussion between subtle textured pads and flowing melodic synths to create a unique spiritual moment. raw elements of the original are extracted and distilled to leave an organic, hypnotic flow in these days beats version. argys tool version of filsoniks >can u< features on the flip side as an absolute percussive dancefloor groove. alexander ross takes >diva jaguar< in a completely different direction with a soaring, spacial cut which layers a driving beat and echoing, dubbed synths over bass and textures from the original !!!

we are very proud to announce that fluxions new 12 inch will be released on echocord + an upcoming full-lenght album later. greek artist fluxion (aka konstantinos soublis) first presented his style of dub-influenced techno through a series of 12 inches and albums on the berlin label chain reaction, starting with lark / atlos in 1998. he then released a handful of 12 inches, which ended up in the two vibrant forms releases. in 1999 he created the vibrant music label.fluxions first 12 inch release on echocord titled >inductance<, is what the title implies. it is an escalating reaction between sound and flowing particles, a dance infusion. two deep dub club tracks that with a strong movement feel, and sublime atmosphere, characteristic of his productions. >inductance<, always changing, with a strong dubby platform and elements moving and shifting on top, living the listener wanting more, despite the 8 and so minutes. a deep listening track straight for the dancefloor. >elation< is a more atmospheric track creating strong emotions, in a more suttle way. a climax of sounds and harmonics that carries the listener, to a higher emotional state. the rythmical dub base alongsibe repetitive melodic parts complete the picture of a unique listening.

as house continues to take its stronghold over techno, even in berlin the epicentre of all things minimal, we gear up for a summer of ‘actual’ dancing over regimented arm pumping and head nodding. having impressed laurent garnier, m.a.n.dy, solumun, karotte, tg (tim green) and ellen alien last year with his collaboration with enzo elia, martin patiño caught the attention of true to form with his fresh, playful approach to house and techno and hypnotic percussive elements .born in italy, but with south american roots and now living in berlin, you can hear vibrant audio recollections seeping onto every groove. citing dali’s surrealist paintings as another creative reference (a nod to which is contained in the track title ‘the tempation’), you could say martin draws on the atypical compared to your average electronic producer.the result is the blissful simplicity of ‘sundays’ on the a side, percussive, sundrenched and a perfect am terrace lifter.on the flip side is peak time tech house groover ‘the temptation’ and a hypnotic, dub heavy remix of black dahlia (the original of which will appear on the digital only release) produced with long term cohort enzo elia. true to form, now in its 5th year, showcases tracks and remixes from such respected producers as pan pot, gavin herlihy, jesse rose, samim, pascal foes, mikael weil, justin maxwell, claude von stroke, subjekt, tom ellis, leif and more

the debut album from duesseldorfs musiccargo links germanys experimental musical legacy from the last several decades to todays vibrant, eclectic dancefloors: in widescreen, technicolour vision. this is an album that makes joyful use of germanys musical heritage. italian afro/cosmic pioneer beppe loda has called musiccargo >die neue neu!<(the new neu!). whether you call it krautrock, kosmiche muzik, or techno, you will literally hear echoes of all those legendary side-projects and jam sessions of the 70s and 80s. limited 200 copies.

adf, aka adriano filippucci which manages to achieve a homogeneous fusion combining the euphoric feeling of techno and the vibrant soul of house. the title track, >perugia< is named after adrianos hometown in the heart of italy. whether it is the warmth of the sun or the mediterranean lust for life, perugia turns out to be a massive track, with its sparking melodies and a real sense of atmosphere and dynamic mischief. perugia gets the remix treatment from two of the directors at the highgrade headquarters. todd bodine sends the track firmly in the direction of detroit and into some new sonic territory. label boss tom clark sets the focus on the tracks technoid energy and simply lets the groove run away on route to its own destination. avanti avanti, amici!!

hailing from the musical mecca of austin, texas, and following up their brilliant debut album from last year, which featured in our year end top 10, with this already hugely lauded sophomore effort. recorded by the band in their infamous studio/trailer, wailing fuzz guitars, soulful, yearning, emotive vocals, and one of the tightest rhythm sections going provide the currency in which this unique power trio explore their brilliant, unexpected and wide ranging musical ideas. an entirely original, sprawling combination of sixties rock touchstones, free form jazz jamming, and a defiantly post punk spirit, and all performed with a precision, and vibrant intensity not often found on record.

nice price deal !!! nils hess and henry cullen has been going for 2 yearsnow, and is the concept of henry cullen, otherwise knownas dave the drummer, and pat-trix henry has worked asan engineer / producer for many years with nils hess andwhen nils re-started the eukatech label it seemed obviousto bring their talents together as a collaboration on thelabel.
a: coalix - a poetic arrangement of rhythmic subbassline and synoptic kicks builds nervously into soft lyricalvibraphones giving the track its melody. with the additionof the fast monotonic synthesizer, nils hess & henrycullen completes this piece of dance floor magic.
b1:coalix (mutate to survive remix) - the funky remix withexhilarating build-ups producing a sexy and vibrant floorfiller. everybody should believe!
b2: red fifth - the warm synthesizers and playful melodies create a supernatural sci-fi feeling with some retro 80s sounds towards the end. the guys have created a tight arrangement with minimal acid build that takes the mind to another world.

besides the sublime original version, the >bloodstream ep< also features three exclusive new mixes, each teasing out the songs grace and power in vivid and unexpected ways. the berlin-based producer and remixer henrik schwarz, one of germanys most respected djs, brings his trademark love of jazz and deep house to two separate versions.
schwarz s club mix re-engineers the track as a sleek dance tune, speeding up chris vocal into a restless, nervy, emotionally naked torch song. his dub version, meanwhile, builds into a hypnotic instrumental collage of bubbling beats, twinkling pianos and elastic basslines. at over seven minutes long, not a second is wasted.
by contrast, the chic parisian re-edit maestro pilooski strips the track down into a cubist collage of rhythmic throbs and sparkles, with a staccato piano melody pulsing through it like a heartbeat. it s a playful and vibrant fusion, where soul-baring yorkshire poetry meets sleek french disco chic.

big with: cassy, bo irion, dan curtain, jorge savoretti, electric indigo, mateo murphy, noah pred, pheek, patrick bateman, tomboy, the youngsters, ion ludwig,.. the result is a co-production between catenaccios head-honcho benjamin fehr and falko brocksieper (sub static, tuningspork, leena). inspired to create a laid-back environment between improvisation and restriction, the two are exploring ways to join their different views on a shared passion for deep, dark, organic and abstract techno. the result is >niagara< and >give up< - the first two pieces from this ongoing production cycle. both tracks are developing a long vibrant flow of eclectic structures and agile sequencing of field recordings and analog sound aesthetics

some spicy latin salsa to heat up the dancefloor at your tropical dance party! there s nothing quite like listening or dancing to good strong latin music, and i m not talking about wishy washy bossa nova or boring rumbas that your mum and dad danced to on their honeymoon cruise in the caribbean. i m talking about tropical rhythms that make your hips grind and jiggle, complex, crazy beats that make your feet take on a life of their own, hypnotic piano and blasting horns that whirl around inside your head, intensifying an already exotic experience. it doesn t matter if you don t understand the lyrics, the fun is all there in the vibrant atmosphere and the knowledge that you re listening to pro musicians making seriously exciting music.
when it comes to proper latin, there are loads of bands to choose from. most of them don t get a peep outside of their local communities, it appears that the latinos are only too happy to enjoy their own music, and so what if the rest of the world can t hear it? not so orcestra esencia - this west coast usa outfit can give it some if they really have to. check out these two irresistible tracks. tropical dancefloor salsa at its finest. now that s what i call bangin latin!
we re not the macnamaras, and we re not leaders of men. we are an east bay salsa band, the finest in the land. we play at wakes and weddings, and every fancy ball. we cancel playing funerals, to play the carnival!

great new label from zürichs well known techno club!
played by: anthony collins, butane, lee van dowski, insideout, jeff samuel, jorge savoretti, lauhaus, mark henning, martinez, matt star, pan-pot, raresh, ryan crosson, seuil ...

supported by anthony rother (a.k.a. beuys von telekraft), pascal f.e.o.s., tom wax, frank kusserow and many more ... welcome to frankfurt am meer! welcome to the virtual city where all citizens have one thing in common: everyone - incl. producer, dj & label head la rez - is affected by a certain sound, enriching the worldwide electronic music culture ever since. wo kommen wir her ( where do we come from ) is his sincere homage to the city with the skyline and its vibrant lectronica -scene. la rez teams up with frankfurt based producers frank kusserow (datapunk, white noise), ziel100 (datapunk, zielscheiben) & marble arts (distorzone carbon) to release four exciting versions of this truly hymnic smasher!

(reshuffle are guy gerber & niv hadas)the upper shelf is a master class in production, vibrant bass hook and heady drums interwoven with linear melodies and a cleverly placed vocal monologue to form a track rich in musicality!as supplement facts moves further into 2009, we are proud to present our latest ep remove tag. keeping in line with our ethos of delivering fantastic music from all corners of the globe, we would like to introduce italys fabio giannelli to our family of artists, showcasing his eclectic flair and spirit with the track growing.

having made his debut in 2006 on rip n burn recordings and also appearing on hadshots 10 year anniversary complation in 2007 under his alias audiolizer, israeli producer matan arkin has forged a style for himself that is both heavy in its orchestral audio mentality while keeping enough low end bounce and grime to be aimed squarely at maximal dancefloor effect. angels strikes a balance directly between sentimental yet bounding tech house and bass driven electro house, creating an end result that is both melodically enthralling and rhythmically grabbing. bordering on the edge of emotion, the simple melody carries the track till its end while an unwavering bass makes itself known without ever dominating the forefront. black is beautiful utilizes the sultry vocals of selecta beats recording artist elisete as the theme around which a slow, simple and naughty groove is built. with the lyrics deviously weaving their way around an ever-transforming musical backing, the song creates itself as a sweltering escapade that doesnt abandon its charm until the last second. mipt shows matan digging deep into his studio dexterity to mold a wildly distinctive piece that borders on the edge of melodic abstraction while still stealthily keeping its grip on a distinguishable degree of mesmerizing harmony. never losing its way through a complex maze of synths and squelches, the song serves as a vivid and vibrant highlight that reminds that plain simplicity isnt the only way to guarantee success on the dancefloor

twisted minimal techno mood for bauns 05. this is the time of maurizio vitiello, who wants to explore the partenopean roots with the bouncing vibes of tira e molla. maurizio is rapidly gaining a reputation for his particular style. raining has the ability to move around vibrant percussions, giving a tricky housy sensation. and finally the begin of a new direction for bauns. a remix of tira e molla by one of the hottest producers in the scene of minimal techno music: the big talent tim xavier. of course he needs no introduction. his interpretation of maurizios tira e molla shows tim way to capture fragments animating them with special journeys. tim uses airy percussions, loud bass and lots of special effects to drive the listener away. another fantastic release for bauns. check it out!

isosceles ? is a vibrant subby track with some off key edits. this ep is for the jump up dub steppers than the chilled out crew. this is the main track of the ep i ve been told. been getting support from sub fm djs such as dj hagop and more.

incl solomun remix !! as we venture into the future of house music, we find certain styles taking definitive direction. one of europe’s hottest producers, tiger stripes, has been at the helm and leader of tech & electronic dance music. he lays a new foundation over >voyage<, a recent release found on his safari lp released in 2007. two new re-interpretations, solomun main and lost version of this single will be released with more of his signature sound, pumping drums, jabbing synths, rolling over a bouncing bassline with string flows atop breathing new life into an already vibrant track. tune in and hear what we mean.

rooted deep in a high-rising part of buenos aires, retiro, and in his temporary home of choice, berlin, two of the craziest and most vibrant music cities, dilo is known for his eclectic and exquisite taste in audio. his productions that sound like crystalline experimental upbeat hophop techno drones with a loopy undertone of clicky random shuffle murkiness are, quite simply put, some of the most marvelous releases around

support by gregor tresher, mathias kaden, reboot, vera, d julz, raresh, federico molinari, dorian paic… moon harbour stays international with their 40th release. this time with the focus on the vibrant french club scene. alexis bernard aka seuil has already been releasing a bunch of groundbreaking eps on labels like minibar, einmaleins or freak n chic since 2006. this year he founded his own label called eklo with such hi-class acts as lauhaus and miss fitz. for his first ep on moon harbour recordings he presents 3 top notch house tracks with profound melodies and cleverly layered rhythms. >double room< consists of subtle sounds and a very likable vocal sample - driving with a high dose of funk! >she percs me< on the flipside is a bit more straight. percussive rhythms and playful licks perfectly display seuils musically advanced ideas. last but not least and a bit more on the relaxed side we have >no time for love<. a shy piano works its way through the track and makes it a perfect tune for some real late night magic.

hot on the heels of her last feel good smash these times, comes kimaras latest jammer far away, with two very distinctive remixes, the first by distant musics jon cutler. one might think we picked jon because of his coincidental label/song title relation, but one would be wrong! we picked jon because his superb production skills. the man behind the worldwide triumph its yours, as well as many others, brings a good bit o bounce to the dance floor on this remix. his lush piano chords, funky percussion, and synth zaps are a perfect bed for kimaras strong vibrant vocals to lay upon. he also turns in a truly slick dub for those looking for a bit less vox. for those looking for more tech, one of our favorite new dance producers out of japan, hideo kobayshi, slings us with a tougher, warpier punch (and dub) that ll get hearts and feet movin in synch.

transmitting from the heart of the american midwest, skoozbot has rapidly gained a reputation for insightful techno futurism. his main preoccupation focuses on the interaction between humans and technology, especially the ability to capture split second emotions, recreate them using electronic sounds and then play them out over a six minute track, letting them evolve naturally albeit in sometimes unexpected directions. the rising sap contains a selection of tracks written during the transition from winter to spring as life returns to the surface of the planet bringing with it the most vibrant sensory experiences. in a sense these colours, fragrances and forms allow us to transcend time through memories and association and skoozbot is driven to capture these precious fragments and examine them from all angles in the suspended animation that the minimal techno environment so perfectly creates.

this three track ep starts with the title track >walking alone<. showcasing mike’s attention to the deepest details, this track begins with warm, fuzzy chord sequences onto which a multi-layered framework of tones and textures are laid. crisp beats mesh with hypnotic bass pulsations, inviting the listener to lose himself in the sound. proper deepness here - for those who seek the essential elements and nothing more, rhythm, melody, bass line, emotion.. expertly produced, >passing tunnels< goes further below the surface as icy chords meet electrified analog stabs, enveloped in cavernous reverbs and shimmering delays. this is a dark, simmering groove for those who know the rare and precious value of a deep, unpretentious tune that can move you from the inside out. take time and listen - there’s no denying the vibrations here. and finally, rounding off the ep is label boss patrice scott’s rework of >walking alone<. properly titled the >atmospheric remix<, p. scott takes the track to another level. while keeping the basic elements of the original, p. scott adds spacey, vibrant melodies to extenuate his version taking you on a journey to a distant planet while on the dance floor.

dj support by : james flavour, jamie jones, karotte, sebo k... hamburgs chris gruber and nils nurnberg have been doing an array of production and mixes for multiple labels lately but these two tracks stick out. both sparkle with a dense and intense still airy and reduced approach to modern deep electronic house. oz yavooz enigmatic skilled vox raunt gives >c mon & dance< a demanding twist to it, mixing old school new jack swing with a bright metreuropean attitude. a typical wasnotwas relerase mixing classical sound quotation with vibrant forward thinking music. gruber & nurnberg drop the ballistics here with a double a side rocking the cradle & floor with style and ease not often heard lately. the rest we leave up to you to decide being sure we wont disappoint

the 5 beats parisian head takin us to a fascinating one way trip straight to the epicenter of the lectromatrix on the vibrant synth led the journey opening this 2 tracker with the result guaranteed to blow your minds up. and he seems even goin further on the bouncing hades foreshadowin what might pretty well be considered as a piece of - call it whatever - garagey tech or techy garage...

the enigmatic bulletdodge brings forth their debut release by up and coming glasgow dj/producers loweck, glasgows well known remixer electro voodoo and chicago house legend gene hunt. the >misdirection ep< is an exciting release that conveys vibrant techno magic. the first track to dawn the wax is lowecks original mix, which is a certain floor filler that drives with a dark bassline and explodes with an exciting arpeggio that will cause a frenzy on any dancefloor. track two is electro voodoos mix which is a more deep dubby mix that delivers a more layed back intelligent techno feel. the e.p. culminates with gene hunts mix which, fuses the essence of the original mix with a sub bass line and minimal bleepy effects to create a killer remix. the e.p. has been supported by terrence dixon and k alexi and is set to be a great success in 2008!

ivan smagghe: >best record this year!!< further support coming from chloe, prins thomas (on minus 6), tiefschwarz, karotte, laurent garnier… tip ! the first release of forcetracks in 2008 has the catalog no.082 and is made by the upcoming artists cerosine nathalies. this project is produced by the both berliners philip bader and sasha hirtenfellner. the title >on time< is pleading for to be in time on the dance floor, because the track on the a-side is deep, gloomy and needs a essential dancing. with the oriental vibrant tune in the middle of the track will be the a-side a massive club hit! the b-side comes to the fore with a stracato-vocal sample, a clicky starting minimal track, friendly grooving until the sunshine is merging with the lights in the club.

played by: adam beyer, magda, loco dice, tadeo, 2000 and one, miss kittin, laurent garnier, joel mull, xpansul, matt star… groovie, dancefloor friendly and fresh is how the latest martinez reference opens. it comes through cray1labworks, again breaking frontiers, the spanish label counts on the danish genius martínez, banner of re:connected, at the summit of current minimal. >you< is an orgy of sound layers, frequencies and blurred voices. >stavanger< moves faster, with a vibrant percussion, overlapping and ever-changing. dark minimal tech, remarkably complex & absolutely catchy. perfect for even the most demanding clubs. >burning the midnight oil< opens with a rebellious force. drums flying and bodies moving, the perfect mix between ritual & techno percussion. suddenly it transforms into house: thick pads moving down your spine. and you are surrounded. inside martinez latest hit

blood red shoes are from brighton. they are two people: laura mary and steven. they play guitars and drums and they sing. the pair have found time to record an album that embraces their plaudits and emerges resplendent in all its glory. the first instalment arrives in the form of you bring me down, a jerky, vibrant track where laura marys short, sharp guitar bursts and stevens energetic pounding unite perfectly. its about being fed up with your life and the need to get out of a depressing situation and do it before its too late. limited 7 one comes backed by exclusive b side cant find the door.

powerful 2-tracker with max dancefloor effect. /fuck on/ is a proper funky minitechno rocker with spectral atmospheres and a vibrant bassline whilst /girotondo/ is mainly based on warm chords, a deep bass and fired twists.

magnetic. vibrant. freedom. creative. cultural. these words only begin to describe the music and talents of siji. singer/songwriter/producer, siji has steadily and carefully crafted an original body of work he terms a spiritually tinged blend of soul and traditional african music.

this third release is finally lead by its mastermind monsieur claude monnet.the pioneer of ethnic and exotic contaminations creates a sort of bridge between ancestral hypnosis of african tribal movements, haitian voodoo incantation and the third millennium dancefloors. a strong cascade of rhythm modulated by a deep and vibrant drum framing a mysterious dialog between an imaginary witch doctor and a persuasive feminine voice and bringing the listener in a state of trance able to carry body and mind away. monnets lesson sounds highly clear, few elements developed with masterful creativity and an unconventional dealing of music composition make at its best the real essence of house music. firmly balearic approach

an acclaimed young five piece from leeds, stateless have already displayed their mastery of beat driven guitar and turntable rock on previous releases. but their third single bloodstream, is their masterpiece. a 21st century blues ballad built from cinematic hip hop beats, super heavy bass and perfumed piano. it sounds both heartbroken and drunk on its own romantic intoxication. the berlin based producer and remixer henrik schwarz, one of germanys most respected djs, brings his trademark love of jazz and deep house to his version. schwarzs remix re engineers the track as a sleek dance tune, speeding up chris vocal into a restless, nervy, emotionally naked torch song. by contrast, the chic parisian re edit maestro pilooski strips the track down into a cubist collage of rhythmic throbs and sparkles, with a staccato piano melody pulsing through it like a heartbeat. its a playful and vibrant fusion, where soul baring yorkshire poetry meets sleek french disco chic.

groovements 4th vinyl release introduces one of the finest portuguese djs and one of the labels main activists. shifting destiny is just what we ve all been waiting for a diverse and challenging record ready to be played in different environments. the opening track is a hybrid electronic soul tune with vocals from melo d, the bluest of the afro portuguese singers. then comes the love for hip hop and cosmic music in the shape of a vibrant collaboration mastered by broadcites main man troy.the b side keeps that irresistible dance appeal alive with hausers blues and ends in style with lata dog providing the perfect musical vibration to kaspars programming, turning raindown into a great urban song for radio and club.

soulfuric deeps latest signing cheza, which means dancing in swahili, an african language spoken in kenya,is the hot forthcoming offering from the bongoloverz, featuring the sultry vocals of singer joyce ouko. with three vibrant mixes to chose from (plus the beats, percapella and hook a pella as added bonuses) there should be a version for everybody to get the crowd into pure cheza mood. the vocal club and vocal dub mixes are set to work a treat on the more upfront floors, whilst the smoother original has a more afro feel that blends perfectly with joyces voice.

in an age when the cultural influences between east and west are rapidly mingling, the creative amalgamation of the vibrant musical cultures of berlin and budapest has found a new platform with the project two-b-music. concentrating on a sound that can only be described as emotional minimal tech-house with an artistic disposition, two-b-music brings together 2 of the most exciting upcoming talents from their respective settings for their inaugural release - germanys evil hinko and hungarys laurine frost

the vibrant offshoot of davide squillaces skecth music architecture steps up onto the plate for a home run battering! the new cut comes with none other than paul ritch. he stepped into the limelight with a series of superb and very impressive releases on resopal and paradigma. in pursuit of labelboss squillace and the previous gem from the hand of marco shuttle - minisketch lifts spirits once again with some hi-tech futuristic grooves

zidan style, chaim & k 300– hailing from tel aviv, one of the countrys most vibrant cities, zidan style has turned into one of isreals most sought-after producers in the last few years. teaming up with chaim aka dj h, also one of the best-known djs and producers in tel aviv as he has cultivated a border community style, a mixture of chicago house, dirty and minimal techno and party electro, the two set out to let their worlds collide in the studio... their two hypnotic yet driving tracks will strike a chord with those who like it pumping with a little touch of magic sprinkled in

techno veterans smith & selway present >lightning strike<, a primetime motivator which rides between a deep rollin techhouse groove with bell-like tones, and a vibrant synthetic peak.. incl selway and agaric remix !!

uh hugh, this side of the record is a story that tells its self. dirt mixed with crunchy melody and excitement, makes this mix of bouncing bubbly blobs an irresistible must have. low end sub loving bass lines and analogue riffs all together with a voice that tells it like it is >uh hugh<. this side also holds the fort as far as the oldschool is concerned. deep, lush and full on non stop madness. jump in and roll in it. viography. this vibrant electro pumper is another one of pig&dan s more positive good time tracks that has made the duo name more present in the boxes of the less techno orientated dj s. it s feel and vibe still hold the electronic imprint to be expected of their previous works, but with a melodic edge that is unique and has a smile appeal that reaches peaks of musical bliss. this production has its little twists that give it an acid vibe and a feel which was present in the oldshool

the official paris techno parade 2006 anthem, comes with four powerful mixes exploring many sides of todays vibrant electro scene

inc cassy remix (perlon, panoramabar), first up is the more jackin minimal tune of the lot.… the second tune of the a-side takes on a more trancey and bleepy approach as string-like pads are brought in to mellow out the feeling of the track and support the crunchy and vibrant bass line. the major elements of b1 are comprised of an acidlike bass line and a staccato house piano. for the fourth and final track of the ep, cassy is brought in on remix duty and does a makeover of bleepy creep (a1) that introduces new elements and new energies. the remix is based on minimal references and stays low and repetitive

after a sensational 2005 dreadzone hit the ground running in 06. following on from the festive skanks of their last single king dub rock the band prepare to drop their most vibrant release so far, taken from their latest album >once upon a time< comes >elevate< a tune that has been proven a firm favourite throughout their live shows of 2005, this uplifting tune returns with two very special mixes to smash up any dancefloor!