coming straight off the back of two well-thumbed eps, ruben & ra welcome spanish boogie chronicler rayko to their west london-based retrospective imprint for retro003. ra: >we just had to reach out to rayko after he sent us his edits of dazz bands >let it whip< and >contagious< by the whispers<. over on the flip, madrids finest has given evelyn champagne kings 1982 classic >love come down< a modern rework, plus completing the package ruben & ra have added their version. as is always the case with a retrospective ep, theres a 320k free download and this time its raykos >contagious<. who said the spirit of house music was dead?

excellent fresh 2011 edits, with modern house flavours

we are happy to have a follow up of m.in on trapez ltd in collaboration with his fellow mate jonas fahz. the duo has released together already under their pseudonym of mucky pups on the trapez ltd 100 anniversary compilation in may. their a-side welcome to my house features again a jack track, produced and written this time by a whole team including: m.in, jonas fahz, peter eilmers and featuring nick maurer on vocals. bringing together old school and new school this was also the idea with m.in s debut a-side track teach me house . welcome to my house instead has more of a live jammed attitude to it... in this respect it is meaner, rougher and tougher as the predecessor! the alienated and twisted voice of nick maurer adds a psychedelic feeling that keeps you making funny faces to yourself . delgardo has been a long time favourite of m.in and jonas, it is an approved dance floor track, and indeed a slow moving... but funky rocker. fuelled by vocal snippets and fx sounds... the beat goes non stop beat non stop ! elephant blues is the favourite track of m.in and a bit of a mad and deadpan track. fitting very well to the actual chart breaking tunes that spread like a virus in the underground scene, this could be the most modern of the three tracks. equipped with a strong drive, whipping its percussion line into oblivion it is a sexy track. the original 3 tracks are Êsupported by alex piccini with a cool post detroit remix of welcome to my house and well as heartik who has speeded up elephant blues turning it into a cool techno- rush of a track.
played by: martin eyerer, stephan bodzin, timo maas, fra soler, orde meikle/ slam, hot chip/ felix, dj madskillz, paco osuna, steve lawler, ronan portela, lee pattison (deepgroove), patrick pulsinger, axel bartsch, beatamines, f.sonik, jules de pearl, taster peter, kiko, marcus sur, toni d, freska, zidan, scott byrne, danny tenaglia ...

john dimas further adds to his rapidly growing reputation as he joins transatlantic label smoke city music (the sister label to hudd traxx) with the -addicted 2u ep-. three original tracks cover elements of classic detroit techno, chicago house and filtered french house, expertly combined with a modern approach. a deep, driving, techy and tribal-tinged remix of -relax- is provided by the hotly in-demand adam shelton (one records, 2020 vision). thessaloniki native john dimas is a well-known performer in greece and has steadily been building a reputation for himself on the world-s dance music scene in recent years. his music, which spans techno, acid and house, taking in influences from paris to detroit, has appeared on labels at the cutting edge of electronic music such as gigolo and time has changed. he has applied his remix touch to artists including fischerspooner, mirco violi and andi numan, and first appeared on smoke city in 2010 as a remixer of kev o-brien-s -floozies in jacuzzis-. future releases will see him appear on the claap, dieb audio, res lab and le borgne imprints

the index is a project by two of new york city s underground music pioneers, raz mesinai aka badawi and dub war founder dave q. the label centers on original badawi productions at the intersection of dub and modern composition, as well as new works and remixes by some of the most forward-thinking artists at the outer limits of dubstep and experimental electronica. the first release was 2010 s head-melting el topo / dstry all pfrfts team-up with shackleton, and this second entry finds badawi reviving new york s dystopian hip hop lineage via a collaboration with the legendary mc sensational of jungle brothers and wordsound fame. no schnitzel is a militant, mind-bending half-step rhythm that sensational weaves in and out of, creating a new form of dubstep-hip hop hybrid with a unique bad apple flavor. the dubbed-out version strips it down to the instrumental roots, while flipside more schnitzel goes deeper into abstracted acid dubstep for the more adventurous soundsystem selectors.

big with: matt walsh, jef k, kolombo, cosmo vitelli, joakim, luke solomun, morpheus, slam, alexkid, anthony collins,... meet sex judas (sex to his mother). a sexual vigilante and underground musical entrepreneur working in tandem with his trusted sidekick ricky since the dawn of time (or the death of jesus). myth has it that after the infamous >kiss<, judas was damned to live on earth for eternity. he decided to make the best of it and delved head first into his true passion, music. known as a motherfucker on the >uggav< since his early teens, he emerged in the underground sounds of judea and never looked back. judas & ricky state they are on a mission to play music that reflects the real life, in all its horny, absurd, joyous and yes sometimes evil ways…with emphasis on the bass of course! so what you now hold in your hands is the glorious first vinyl offering from sex judas and ricky >sex according to judas< telling the story as it is, blending the old school sounds of chicago with a modern day longing for bass and ass, with a steaming sex toy edit by tim from paris to go.

played by dominik eulberg, adam beyer, ewan pearson, joris voorn, gabriel ananda, karotte, carlo lio, sebrok, martin eyerer, gregor tresher, monika kruse, stephan bodzin, troy pierce, darren emerson,.. ideal audio 019 again sees the coming together of two of modern technos super powers. having first stepped into the studio back in 2008 to bring us the mighty >diablo< (cocoon), dubfire and ideal boss oliver huntemann kicked off one of the most exciting production partnerships of today. the success of >diablo< encouraged the pair to continue their studio relationship - not an easy task with such hectic touring schedules.

bodyscrub is one of the most exciting & uprising talents of the growing neapolitan techno scene. with mind blowing releases on labels like phobiq and 1605 he was able to catch our attention, so we are glad to announce his first ep on driving forces recordings. with >hyperactive< and >regular< bodyscrub delivered 2 slamming & modern high quality techno tracks for the peak time. but that’s by far not all!

the partnership between artists john selway and dave turov spans not only across the atlantic, but it has also resulted in a series of successful colla-borations on their label csm. the debut release on the interpull imprint showcases their signature no-nonsense, dance? oriented techno. expanding on their previous work, >choo got it ep< carries with it a modern take of classic in? uences from chicago, detroit, and berlin. this release is marked by just as much stylistic skill as it is by their technical skill: both selway and turov put the highest production values possible into their releases. the a-side of the ep, >choo got it<, grooves hard with an upbeat rhythm and a bouncing bass line that refuses to let up. combining funky house elements and a raw driving techno pace, this is the kind of track that either gets you on the dancefloor doesnt let you off once you hear it go on. the b-side, >way to my heart<, presents a darker take on the ep with plentiful bass and restless energy. it provides a cavernous sound thats happy to shake your techno cathedral of choice

some of the worlds greatest djs play his tracks, some ofthe worlds greatest producers request his services as a remixer and for years his music has featured on world renowned labels. none the less, peter horrevorts has stayed in the background whilst studying modern musicproduction at the rock academy, evolving and developing into the artist he is today. he released on numerous labels like kanzleramt, trapez, ec records, global undergound , gem records and of course be real and bla bla . he also did countless remixes for labels like bush, weave music, tronic and many more. his previous release on be real recordings, the love from above received excelent feedback and was played and loved by many djs. also his track on the recently released bla bla spring sampler did some serious damage on many dancefloors with this unresistable groove and funk in his music be real is very proud to welcome peter back for his second ep on be real with 4 brand new tracks

aah, how we have missed them! the fine young gentlemen that are channel x, two of stil vor talents most active producers of meticulously crafted and deeply energetic tech-house smash hits. and just in time for the open-air season they now come back with two very convincing pieces of dancefloor art. first up is >little symphony<, an epic space opera that takes it cues from early 90s techno and mixes it up with post-modern grooves and beats. the wide and open spaces are filled with some very hymnal string patterns that are given a final treatment with a reverbed and high-pitched vocal sample. contrast that with the rather jittery beat and a subbass as deep as the frequencies will go and you got yourself a substantially clear bit of techno that is best imagined when it is dark and only some beams of air tell you where you are. channel x do not produce, they direct and all of the sounds are their actors! on the flip things get more light-hearted and set for the daylight hours as well. >steamboat willie< is a heavily sample-orientated swinging piece of jack. the rhythm guitar lead the way on top of a clap-based loop that sets the basis for some very jazzy interpretations along the way. clarinets, trumpets, percussions, brass, effects and even some talking vocal samples are all allowed to join in this hedonistic big band that is at play. this is one for the sunshine, this is one for the smiles on the faces, this is one to feel instantly good about yourself and everything around you. two very different tracks on this ep, but both equally stand out for themselves

what a day indeed! fresh blood on the label puts a smile on our faces. this young italian had us dancing from first demo and here is the finished result. welcome to the family riccardo! deep, sexy grooves with that vital element of funk weare always on the hunt for. a modern sound palette sporting percussive grooves, vocal snippets and soulful harmonies. the title track comes with a rolling bass line, disco licks and an organ hook to get the groove on. typinic on the flip is built beautifully around vocal stabs, filtered keys and floating harmonies. the sound is very personal and riccardos mature sense of arrangement and room is impressive. quality deep all the way! equally exciting is our rmx pack from up?n coming producers mario aureo out of berlin and dimitri andreas hailing from brussels. mario turns up the heat on the title track with a firm beats package and very tasty use of the original keys. a true viber now, irresistibly funky. dimitri takes typinic to peak territories with a shufflesque groove, thick bass and sax stabs. just wait for the drop

j alexanders emotive detroit techno influenced journey continues with this timeless track. his arrangement, musicality and attention to detail is incredibly rare in modern techno and almost elevates >directions< to a soundtrack of the genre. if that wasnt enough another musical hero of ours, vince watson provides even more detroit flavors with a sublime remix. with these two british producers on fire at the moment >directions< is a single that demands attention.
early support from: pig & dan, john digweed, psycatron, dubfire, xpansul, butane and motorcity soul.

here comes the eighth release in the line, pressure cooked by christian wunsch. three slices of fine modern techno, but with strong roots on tradition. buried mistakes opens fire with clean drum programming and punchy beats. spacey arpeggios and subtle drones are the makings of this movie. on the flip side, complete surrender uses similar rhythm coordinates, clean percussion sounds programmed with extreme taste, constantly evolving until the strings come in, creating a sci-fi futuristic mood, perfect for techno travellers. inevitable war is the last piece slower tempo, intelligent drone work out, dark atmospheres lying on a single kick, growing to make a complex beat as the minutes go on. they call it deep techno out there. a departure from the hard edged sounds on behalf of a mental way of understanding techno.

first release, and first vinyl for the newborn label oasi lab that make his enter in the labels world with 2 original mix + 2 remix produced by famous artists: vito cacciapaglia aka sinc, international producer renowned for its outputs on labels like bla bla records, viva , material and mr. bizz classy producers, famous thanks to releases produced on material, tuning spork and collaborations with mihalis safras and the remix for dj chus ... the first release move the groove original mix sees duo andrea loche & corrado zonnedda up against sonorities like funk with modern tech house taste and breaks thrilling counterattack perfect for the most exigent dancefloor, moove the groove remix sees mr.bizz duo making a pure dynamite techno remix with as common denominator the dance floor. for the second original mix oslo is the same, it is intended to burning the track with interweaving of voices and chords in the breaks that are becoming more pungent andexplosive! in the same side we can find the second remix by vito cacciapaglia that gives us an elegant rhythm track with references to cosmic music using sinth too, perfect for dance floor

following vincenzos incredible wherever i lay my head longplayer, weve got more delights in store with this single including remixes from jimpster and the retro-tastic tuff city kids. seduction is the outcome of vincenzo teaming up with brazilian artist diogo accioly of talking props. the expertly crafted original version of seduction is included here in all its bright and airy glory. the master of subtle chord changes, captivating song-writing and bright, glistening production, we are treated to an extended version of vincenzos future classics! one of the uks most distinguished house activists, jimpster takes the reins in an easy going and summery modern chicago-style jam. raw drums and modulating bass drive this summery yet melancholic re-think. opening up the synths and reverb channels, jimpster introduces flourishes of effected vocals as he leads us deep into his swirling audio world

remerc is no new face to the scene. he has been active for quite some time in the german techno scene and has recently remixed butchs track >muskatnuss< on the trapez ltd 100 anniversary compilation. he had his breakthrough in 2010 with the track >tiny calf< which ended up on the cocoon compilation >party animals< mixed by marco carola and nick curly. remerc opens his release with >ruhewolf<, a restless funkedelic rocker with a beat that juggles elements in a loose and totally cool way. the track is spiced up with elements of surreal bliss and could go on forever were there not the limitations of the vinyl. on the flipside we find an hanne & lore remix that tightens and fattens up the beat and pimps up the basslines. adding some twisted sounds ... making it a clubber par excellence. >just a bards tale< is a unique remerc track and stands out from all the productions he has done so far. here new wave coloured edgy vocals meet a post-detroit string-chord arrangement. sounds adventurous and daring? well it is to some degree... but recall >no more words< by carl craig from 1991 but executed in a dead modern way.

split ep with classic soulful us vocal house (songs of my life) and a bit modern house sound on the flip side (night train)

supa modern house with portable aka bodycode remix (perlon)

>dysfunction<, hannulelauris first ep on i m a cliche goes beyond the dreamy, cosmic atmosphere of their previous releases and remixes on other eurodisco labels. the duos new sound still sends us floating but with an edgier, more toxic ride. hannu and lauri aka hannulelauri created a track for i m a cliche, a remix of botoxs hit >blue steel<. this track inspired the label to make more room for the finnish duo and bring their new music into its discography.
these two have been active figures in helsinkis club scene for quite a while, producing music together since 2006. when they crossed the borders of finland, the name of the band was pretty hard to retain but it didnt take long for all the bigwigs of modern disco to memorize it. two originals and a selection of remixes: >dysfunction< steps into the territory of deep melodic house with a classic resonance >box of box< throws around some fun rough beats toby tobias remix of dysfunction is iced with elegance and soulfulness. populettes remix of >box of box< is the new best friend of house dancers.

backchat titled ep is filled with three tracks, all spiked with steady beats, funk, deep melodic chords and an overall glamour house feel. this is not only very well produced electronic music, its also a journey through deepness and a modern take on the soulful side of the electronic music which exceeds the genre by far with a rich, colourful palette of surprising, individual sounds, butter-smooth chords, some of the most raunchiest bassline that you ll ever hear outside of drum n bass, cleverly constructed beat patterns that yet never fail to jack and swing and an understanding of dub that goes far beyond the random use of echo and effects. on vinyl – as we like our little record-shop around the corner.

>positivenoise< is collaboration between system 7 and british house music legend a guy called gerald who now lives in berlin, and is one of two tracks on the new system 7 >up< album that they worked on together. the original club mixs exuberant sounds and crisp beats exude an infectious feel-good quality and a bright tech confidence inspired by berlins leaner sounds - already gaining plaudits and plays for its modern club sound. the carl craig remix strips down the original, and twists and turns for the dancefloor with dubby deep techno in carls own legendary style. a.mochis remix is a darker interpretation, with a long dropdown featuring shimmering s7 trademark sounds and a breakbeat build-up.

jin choi is a musician, producer, dj and live artist based in berlin, germany. equally focused on groove and melodic structures, his music fuses electronic and naturalistic sounds to move the head and body. once coined modern minimal, chois productions are equal parts emotion, melody and rhythm. full range is his first release on serialism records. in a recent interview, choi described himself as a burial loving music-nerd who is simply trying to create his own musical language. he has released on lessizmore, contexterrior, romanphoto & archipel, to name a few. for ser10, he joins forces with maceo plex (aka maetrik, the moniker he saves for his darker techno productions) to do just that. most known for his recent revered deep-house single, vibe your love on crosstown, plex makes the release the perfect late-night tool. first up is full range, a dubby tech-house number with ominous and increasingly glitchy repetitive vocals that remind the listener of what choi seems to already know - music is the universal language, music is no longer irrelevant. next, half baked, the eps star, manages to perfectly fuse industrial sounds with melody making a blissed-out, deep- house track. mysterious squeaks, hisses and factorial inner workings provide the backdrop while warm time-stretched freestyle vocals guide us through the production. maceos deep remix is around 9-minutes of chicago house inspired sounds layered with snappy high hats and emotive chords.

returning for a fourth ep on the label, berlins nick höppner continues his exploration into an ever-developing and rich production vocabulary. the rough goes with the smooth in perfect harmony on -a peck and pawn-. höppners unique sound design leads to a dense wash of sound sparkling with airy details and his characteristic sub bass subtleties, as the whole track gels together in a pushing modern house triumph. the spaced out and traveling -she parked herself- is a real fusion of the many influences behind the producers inspiration. bubbling percussion and pretty melodic structures fuse with a melting analog bassline in this high-tech and positive jam. with its heavy bass and late-night atmospheres -swivel flick- slows the pace in a warm, dubbed and droning thinkpiece that is just as cinematic as it is direct for the club. jostling just beneath the surface youll find a wealth of details that really shows off nicks talent and dedication to a non-standard groove

sebastian russell is one of the most exciting discoveries on mos ferrys decent 10inch label fenou. after his first single release >away< from 2009 the london producer chipped in a remix for dapayks >decade one< album and he also contributed the fantastic piece >follow the lost soul< for the >fenou bouquet vol. 1< label compilation in late 2010. now, he returns with the beautiful 2-track record >far around us< showing his eccentric as well as catchy interpretation of modern house music. the release is extended by three more tracks in the digital bundle including a hypnotizing remix of the title track by alex tomb. as usual, the 10inch record is a limited edition and numbered by hand.

after a short hiatus, the highly sought after hot natured re rubs series is back. forth in the series features four great re-edits by jamie jones, lee foss, miguel campbell and richy ahmed & s.a.s. richy and sas open the proceedings with a dirty ass slice of downtown funk and street hip hop, lee foss (modern amusement) slows the pace down and get’s stuck in to a sick 80s jam. on the flip and jamie jones delivers a perfect disco summer groove, whilst miguel campbell delivers another 80’s inspired killer! its gonna be one hot summer at hot natured mansions…

the ep opens with >hypnotic bass<, a track with a very groovy gnaoua rythm. the sound of the guembri gives the production a very warm sensation. next up is >deep medina<, the title track. a real journey, the vocals are strong while sidi mohammeds lute elicits shivers. the melody manages to sound traditional while modern at the same time. >for hou!!!<, the closing track, philip bader perfectly works the acoustic samples, resulting in a characteristically berlin minimal sound. the kick and the bass are very heavy.

alex cortex >unshell< is the follow up to his acclaimed >i wont conform< (pom22) and the foretaste for his upcoming album which is going to be released on pomelo this coming fall.
>unshell< features 4 modern dancefloor tracks in best cortex style, characterized by tight rhythmic structures and a unique and irrestistible hypnotic power.
from deep stumbling house grooves with piano stabs and a male vocal admiring >your sexy moves< and a chicago jacker with a repetitive voice on the a side, to athmospheric dark techno with warped sound effects and breakbeat house layered with modulating 8-bit sounds on the flip, this record shows once more alex cortex skills to move off the beaten tracks in his very own style.

after a short hiatus, the highly sought after hot natured re rubs series is back. forth in the series features four great re-edits by jamie jones, lee foss, miguel campbell and richy ahmed & s.a.s. richy and sas open the proceedings with a dirty ass slice of downtown funk and street hip hop, lee foss (modern amusement) slows the pace down and gets stuck in to a sick 80s jam. on the flip and jamie jones delivers a perfect disco summer groove, whilst miguel campbell delivers another 80s inspired killer! its gonna be one hot summer at hot natured mansions

following ryan davis debut >routes of life< on traum in january 2011, his high acclaimed follow up shows ryan is a real tastemaker but also a real club rocking musician. few artists in the electronic modern dance scene of today make music that seems serious and intense... and still accomplishes to have club people go wild on it. it is a bit of a lost treasure of the golden techno days, ryan always reflects in his music when he creates moments of beauty with an collective fee to them. ryan davis in one of them and his new ep shows that side even more than his debut. a-side track supernova brings images together of psychedelic west coast soundtracks of the 70ies, pop art, shoe gazers and maybe salvatore dalis surrealism.

bermuda is a rare project from kimmo oksanen and roberto rodriguez. fusing synthed out deep house and disco vibes the talented pair have crafted a real blast from the past with the super cool retro styled ihasama. the release comes in three fantastic versions. firstly the thrilling nacho marco remix fuses 80s vibes with a modern approach as he twists the originals synths into an old school jacking house jam! the extended club music edit sees oksanen and rodriguez open up the energy levels with a more discofied, running mix. subtle key changes and some genius instrumentation really bring this mix to life, as its rousing synthlines do the business. finally up and coming uk producer jay shepheard reinterprets ihasama into a funky, light hearted jam thats perfect for the summer sun. soft strings rise and fall before a walking bassline brings it back it back home. more great work from this growing talent!

ground loops ampersand (i) is a release exploring contemporary techno by some of technos best contemporaries. the original fuses old school ideals with modern production techniques to create a floor friendly, groove oriented track that manages to maintain a sense of purpose and emotion. on remix duties are lucy (stroboscopic artefacts) who produces a seminal remix taking on the atmospherics of the original and building upon that to create a space and tension we have all come to know and love of his productions. samuli kemppi (ostgut ton, mote-evolver) who delivers a deep slice of dubby detroit influenced funk, perfect for that back room set and once again ignites the sound of that transatlantic relationship. the final remix comes from advanced human (aka. dj hi-shock), who instead focuses on the energy and emotion of the original and twists it into peak time material. already spun and fully supported by luke slater, james ruskin, donor/truss, damon wild, tommy four seven, audio injection, markus suckut, chris finke, go hiyama or raiz to name a few.

first vinyl record for this new techno label. dark, hypnotic, a modern techno. the original track is signed by a new artist, but with clear ideas: darkcell aka adriano giliberti, he creates a journey of sounds that come from far away, rhythms that never stops, with devastating and anxious atmosphere. the remix of markus suckut (stroboscopic artefacts, figure spc, etc..) is in his style, sounds that go up very slowly, everything seems to come out from under the ground and a series of clap you wake up from hypnosis. in the remix of octave (nachtstrom schallplatten, etc..) sounds are more open and the rhythm is more definite, its hypnotic but his style always goes to the techno dancefloor. the first release: you already understand the high level of techno!

inspired of the work by masters at work to carl craig, the approach of space breaks is electronic & modern, being playful & groovy. b1 is vinyl exclusive, heavily embedded in the rhythm & sound style, deep and atmospheric. limited to 200 copies worldwide.

the debut release of swedish artist combo (he is half of s.u.m.o. which is well known as jazzy house artist in the beginning of 2000). probably some people know his excellent edit of robert hood >minus<. the title track of a side is modern beatdown house with the emotional piano loop sound. if you like the release of the revenge or mark e, you will like this song. b1 is an old school house version of the title track and >uptown< on b2 is early new york house sound.

popping up on labels like 8bit, supernature and tsuba, releasing quality tech-house and club-assured cuts since 2008, we are delighted to welcome german producer alex niggemann to poker flat. this new ep raises niggemanns game with three tracks taking in heavy acid bass, chicago-house vibes and inventive, smooth flowing arrangements. >lately< is a real stomper in the classic poker flat tradition. haunting, acidic, modern, club guaranteed! niggemann twists a spooky and funky synth line around a heavy old-school house vibe, complete with a thoughtful smokey-voiced naration. >madness< lifts the tension higher with a sub-heavy chigaco bass attack, 2011 style. alex has fused the best of both old and new and found a new sound that leaves behind rigid sound in favour of more funky, warmer and totally fresh vibes! the ep concludes with >smash your face<, a groovy houser that rolls wonderfully with more growling square wave bass and plenty of details to keep the flow nothing short of riveting!

ltd 300x stamped series the italien connection continues. welcome to the next mainakustik stamp series. we present the 3rd release with tracks from fausto messina & vicente, giovanni damico, die haustiere, and a new promising artist from italy called edward. on the a-side edward introduces us into his understanding of modern house music with his track >mad world<, b2 >give up barkin< by giovanni damico is a pure floor stomper with its low basslines and groovy percussions. on the flip we present fausto messina in collaboration with vicente, >melocoton< is a cool percussive peaktime monster. and last but not least, back on board, die haustiere with another nice track >trueber wunsch< wich fits perfect in the mainakustik sound.

after taking a break for more than 6 months bukaddor & fishbeck return with 2 quality tracks. >camino< unites tight and loose aspects in an exciting modern way of club music. the track works on more than one level and incorporates silly little ghosts of sounds and massive basslines and last but not least: a lot of profound sound shaping. >physx< on the b-side is much more warped, moves in way of a snake, does is surreal dreamlike and still makes these brave cuts that throw you back into life. at times this track seems to be quite dadaistic and maybe this accounts for the most experimentell track they have ever released... but it would not bukaddor & fishbeack if this track did not have a atchy clubby side to it.

without a doubt it is one of the strongest pieces so far to come out of the mind of matt star. morphology, the title track is a trip that is leading us directly into the center of the dancefloor. it is characterized by its enormous dynamic, a deep & dirty roughness that comes up alongside an unstoppable kind of a mesmerizing groove - this one, for sure, is going to be loved by all fans of the usual suspects that are playing in the global champions league of modern high quality techno music. mttstr on the flip side seem to be building up a bit more subtle. both of them show matts talent for patiently modulating sounds creating almost extraterrestrial fluid grooves. both sides of the record are bringing an overall energy containing several well placed breakdowns and carefully crafted moments of high tension before matt is letting things kick back into full force again.

volume 1 of this new limited edition 12 inch series from features dj dez of slum village fame aka andres. the one and only mj is given a detroit beatdown on both sides that will appeal to fans of boogie, modern funk & midtempo house. - both versions include instrumentals. limited 12 inch!

the horses come back to jazzmin with a more disco take on house music. >acid village< is a midtempo burner that combines acid, big arpeggio bassline and moody strings with a vocal that will probably encourage you to hold your hands in the air. b-side is a remix from modern disco/funk band los charlys orchestra, by adding vocals, synths and electronic percussions to the original the horses take it to another level of floor-filling. this ep announces their forthcoming album on jazzmin, release in september!

lonesome hero is the vinyl-only project spawned from a love of technos vinyl purism by a collective of artists growing tired of technos current cult of celebrity. first in the lh catalog comes a split ep featuring techno stalwart john tejada, and scene newcomer david joseph. though never released, dan bell grabbed tejadas track as part of his tresor mix cd back in 2000, while josephs first contribution to modern house music injects some timeless quality back into dj culture. we hope you enjoy!

we are happy to welcome a new artist into our family. young jose pouj is one of the new emerging talents from the spanish techno scene. his speciality is hard edged techno, but with a touch of class. a sound carefully crafted and skilfully developed. his blood poisoning ep starts with waken, a scientific techno number with a solid rhythm arrangement, fat basses and sharp synth workout, a funky electronic steamroller designed for body and mind. the b side opens with sepsis, a harder approach to modern techno with a strong drum programming, sweeping drones, an arpeggiated bassline and a bunch of bleeps that appear and disappear throughout the arrangement. an anabolic track that slowly goes to a mental break and turns once more to madness. the release closes with organic return, where the main course is made up of carefully programmed synthetic drums, till an emb-flavoured bassline comes into the track, reminding us of the good old pulsinger style. summing up, this is the work of a great young producer that injects new blood into our label. watch out for forthcoming adventures of this new talent.

amazing records is proud to present its first vinyl release: a great four tracker from label heads, minicoolboyz. lost in lodz opens the ep. a minimal / housey track with a catchy, hypnotic groove and charmingly deep vocals. this is my acid house has an exciting blend of classic house rhythms and acid basslines. a modern and personal reinterpretation of acid techno, with some powerful and exciting breaks. excuse me, has been designed specifically to entice wildness on the floor, with its filtered, deep groove: perfect for the peak time! feel my drums is the perfect mix of techno fx, house drum patterns and rhythms. this tune is 100% minicoolboyz style: deep, catchy and fat! a superb ep to launch the first in a series of vinyl releases from the label. supported by: anton pieete, paco osuna, someone else, stacey pullen, karotte, popof, markantonio, monika kruse, nic fanciulli, anthony collins, michel de hey, richie hawtin, umek, mauro picotto, and many many many more!

parham & plaza aka the quantum mechanics teamed up almost a decade ago and have since been establishing their brand as two of the top producers in the modern electronic dance music scene by releasing tracks for some of the worlds hottest record labels. with their unique hybrid sound they have both been busy touring the world while several of their productions have hit various acknowledged charts worldwide.

follow up to the highly acclaimed first numbers#1 release which was massively supported by adam beyer, laurent garnier, speedy j, carlo lio, timo maas, slam, technasia, oliver ho, terence fixmer, lucy, x-press 2, phil kieran, paco osuna, tony rohr & many more. emerson once again expresses all his passion for raw techno and rolling grooves with the tune >non human beat<. heavy beats with an analog feel and loud drums keep spinning and building around noisy crisp techno. the original track was remixed by markus suckut delievering a modern techno track, adding some energetic hi hats and leaving out some of the peak elements for some extra dub. markus is currently working for well established labels like stroboscopic artefacts and len fakis figure imprint.
support from speedy j, luke slater, dubfire, electric indigo, timo maas, luciano …

you could probably live without bad jazz, but you don t want to miss the bad jazz troupe! disregarding any kind of mindless rule – musical or otherwise – this reckless band revamps traditional rhythms and styles with modern production techniques. the bad jazz troupe brings together raw afrobeat, jazz and funk elements with the latest achievements of the electronic revolution in the world of music. the result sounds fresh and original and yet reminds one of those days when jazz was still something unruly, naughty and rebellious. what the bad jazz troupe seeks to accomplish, after all, is nothing but bad jazz in the best sense.

san francisco producer eprom follows up his massive technoid monster >humanoid< on rwina with three tracks of bright pastel colours caked in dirt and grime. bringing it right into the sewers, these tracks combine vintage grime and modern dubstep sounds for a volatile, liquid solution that writhes and squirms uncontrollably, splashing and sloshing in toxic puddles of lfo.

in a time where we have seen a full through back to the sound of the 90s where almost every new record sounds exactly like it was made back in the day. its so refreshing to have producers like martin tc around. hailing from montevideo uruguay, former member of the now defunct monoblock project martin tc proves again that its all about the cutting edge of modern funkyness. delivering a ultra funky, jazz injected techno bomb of an ep. we are proud to present martin tcs first solo project and most definitely not his last. in situ on side a is an exploration in chicago style jack combined with a keen sense latin groove and definitely is the money ticket, a sure shot bomb, a burner, a floor filler, a wmd, explosive, techno poetry in motion… if i do say so… side b continues with the funkyness of bukle but takes in further into a more challenging up tempo realm that can go either way in a house or techno set. al fin y al cabo and vice versa are an excellent reminder that techno jazz is still here and that the swing will never die.