phillipe quenum, cadenza co-founder and long-time dj & producer emerges on serialism records armed with a soulful, four-track ep just in time for spring. widely known for co-producing the 2003 hit, orange mistake, as well as a myriad of other first-rate outputs, this gifted producer needs no introduction. quenums another day ep is right at home on serialism, a label that’s known for its consistent and classic dance-floor orientated releases from the likes of frank haag, sierra sam and jin choi. laden with emotive, ascending synths, abyssal atmospheres and dubby basslines, this record is the true mark of a seasoned producer. from the percussive and texturized arrangement of another day to the chicago inspired oscillating goodness of my furious thing, to the late night deep vibes of everyday people to the nu-jazz flecked digital only electric prayer, quenum knows how to evoke emotion on the dancefloor. each track is the perfect backdrop for the onset of the spring / summer season, all four cuts melodic and deep, infused with elements of chicago house, and touches of both soul and jazz. this timeless release further affirms quenum’s rightful place as one of the top producers in the game.

in its own way, speicher on kompakt extra has always been one of the most uncompromising series in the kompakt universe. starting out as a mere compilation series to tie up some loose ends from our regulars, it has since become a guarantee for vanguard dance sounds from all over the planet, with kompakt being able to invite and support electronic artists that comfortably inhabit both the delicate and the more deliberate ends of the electronic music spectrum. thats also where we found the highly versatile sei a, native glaswegian, now residing in london and immersing himself in the hybrid house, firm techno and bass-heavy scenes that happily co-exist within uks capital. he is well known to paint vivid and emotional sonic pictures that touch on rather more considered house and bass tropes, prizing feeling over fads and staging an impressive balancing act between hardcore beat science and lush, moody arrangements. this 12 inch is no different, featuring two stellar examples for sei as stylistic reach, rave stabs included. welcome to the many-faceted party that is speicher

first on only availanble via decks.de !!
vierzehnnullvier is a potsdam / berlin based label that will start with a release by an artist called unholded. the first vinyl is supplemented with a remix work by the incredible and well known artist bruno pronsato. nothing more to say but ... vinyl first!

played and supported by lucy, tommy four seven, marcel dettmann, norman nodge, truncate, dadub, freddy k, inigo kennedy, dasha rush, electric indigo, max_m, alan fitzpatrick, shapednoise, ascion, xpansul and more.kript was born from a concept and a time of life where a precise path, and a moment of transition from one point to another, also known as evolution is shown as a concept in the creation of these label where a sound is evolving , at any moment in total freedom of expression. ken karter with this label is meant to represent the start of an expression which itself collects the sounds and the processing of electronic and experimental music with many influences of techno music. the tracks follow a numbering 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 numerically representing the steps related to a concept that will be detailed during the releases that comes from the study of issues and numerical programming and a passion for

this is a welcome return from sheffield-based producer grievous angel who has been known for his slew of edits and live remixes - whether it be grime, dancehall, house or uk funky. having done this for keysound label-mates dusk & blackdown as well as random re-works of productions from artists like wiley (check 2009s ice rick refix under the alias of bubblez), grievous angel has got an eye for recycling existing ideas but is no slouch when it comes to his original productions either.

after a two-year break, detroit producer and wayward star-child jimmy edgar debuts on scubas hotflush recordings armed with an album full of futuristic sleaze. known for his unique take on jacking house and electro funk, he has recently been splitting his time between the us and berlin, exploring transcendental meditation and the boundaries of the non-physical. this offering is an extension of that journey, bringing eleven tracks of erotic robo-pop to the table. titled majenta, this lp is a departure from his past sound, marking a shift in his own ever-expanding consciousness, as well as another exciting chapter of his musical career. each track is an aural manifesto, giving well-deserved nods to his varied musical influences.

the latest release out on separate skills recordings is written and produced by the israeli protagonists deepa & biri featuring gene. the promising talents and key figures in the electronic music scene of tel aviv have massive support by the most respected legends from detroit. there is no doubt that these young guys are musically rooted in a direction we call techno with a wide range focus on chicago and detroit. concerning their activities yaron deepa, itai biri and gene adnew are well known artists by now with impressive releases on labels like upon you, rotary cocktail, circle and material.

meander continues the killer project from mike shannon and dewalta with a superb record of pure analog synth-funk. the creative cooperation between these two inventive minds deliver a pretty unusual adventure. wandering via a deep forest of sounds saint jack de smoove guides you powerful and reverberating through the darker territories of time and space. mike, known for his outputs on respected labels like plus 8, force inc., wagon repair and cynosure already worked with dewalta for releases on haunt and their first record for the same project on cynosure. their second offering goes a huge step further into sounddesign and warm black grooves making it a perfect record for the house meander is. saint jack de smoove welcomes you to join him on his incredible voyage into altered states.

patrick arbez is known for dark, driving techno/ minimal tracks on vi två records, ton liebt klang and many other lables. finally its time to release his debut-vinyl! >bachenjagd< – 4 powerful track in arbez-typical style. the wild sow season is opened! we love it. you will love it. only on vinyl!

the unstoppable my favorite robot records returns with a new single from lightbluemover featuring a collaboration with regular partner black light smoke and a remix from my favorite robot, james teej & nitin… lightbluemover is the moniker adopted by dj/producer francis harris best known for his work as adultnapper.

in no other year was the end of the world as fashionable as it is in 2012. but while roland emmerich has to dig knee-deep in trash and throw millions out the window for special effects gimmickry in order to bring drama to the screen, it only takes sierra sam a freshly made studio in our comforting berlin-based upon you refuge. a newcomer to our crew, this belgian producer and label owner of toys for boys has already established his own decade-plus career, and his experience shines through clearly on uy059. the title track welcome to the blackout holds up not just on great production, but also from the mystical vocals that paris the black fu offered for this release. thats why weve included the a cappella as a digital bonus, for the more adventurous djs out there. for the flip side, sierra sam picked his english cohort inxec - already known for his numerous releases on labels such as cocoon, cityfox, contexterrior and currently crosstown rebels - for a fresh remix. closing track chambers seals the deal on this singing, ringing hit plastic disc that no survival kit should be without.

continuing on from the massive kon 12 inch released on basic fingers we welcome back our good friend kok. on the a side koko delivers a real uplifting feel-good disco/boogie scorcher that will make you wish for those hot summer parties. stay with me by norman connors is perhaps not his most known track but we will guarantee this bad boy will be the prime time number for many djs as koko really takes this track to another level. soulfulness at its very best! on the b-side burning up by imagination has, since its release almost 30 years ago ripped up dancefloors all over with its piano chord hook and a steady bassline. this mix is an updated version with lots more production details and plenty of koko flavour. its already been tried and tested in the basic finger kitchen with an exceptional result.

nice price deal !!! manchesters mindset records celebrates its tenth release, giving a debut 12 inch to rising young producer stickman to continue a strong tradition of breaking new talent to the world. with a well respected and much loved back catalogue providing a solid foundation to build upon, mindset again eschew the more conventional option of relying upon big names to sell records. debut releases on the label for xxxy, narcossist (now kowton), hatti vatti and label owner indigo himself have all propelled each artist to their respective standings today and mindset 010 looks set to do the same for stickman.

every vinyl incl unique download code ... alec troniq tells himself off – with two fluffy and cheery smilemakers on base of light but raving rhythms.in rueffel hes piping, drumming berserk and doing echoism.a sweet remix is delivered by stereo express from atmosphere / burlesque,well-known for their bombs shadoorack and la vie en rose. on b1 alec crashes a russian wedding, kidnaps ljudmila and entrains her to his own spring meadows.the groover on b2 is remixed by a guy named bunched – cutting, stomping and constantly stepping forward. as a bonus theres a digital only behende version of the title track: more rave, less gadgets with a free download code enclosed to the vinyl

the collectable artifact imprint is taking a detour from incendiary and obscure disco re-issues into releasing even more obscure material. mysterious italian electro-wave band cristalli liquidi are featured here with a killer rare italo gem produced by tinto b. (also known for robots are un-american, re-released on italians do it better last year). inspired by a lcd soundsystem song tinto b. comes with this great record! we cant find the connection to the lcd soundsystem track that supposed to have been his source of inspiration, and actually we dont care... its some of the best recent italo disco we ve heard in a while! if you are big on italo vocals the a side is for you, if instead you dig deep electro disco but without the chanting, the dub version on the flip side will more than certainly send you into italo space. another hot artifact release from mr. bottin. tip! (limited supplies!)

dj w!ld and robsoul – the perfect match. phil weeks recently spoke in an interview about how there are certain producers he always trusts and gives complete freedom to when he asks them to record an ep for robsoul - dj w!ld was one of those he named. on w!ldsytle we get four cuts that again showcase the french producers trademark style of tracks which build and build, creating dancefloor intensity through their relentless hypnotic grooves, before breaking into expertly chosen sampled breakdowns. with recent outings on harry klein, jonk and luna records alongside his own catwash and his more recently launched the w label, dj w!ld is in serious demand right now. a stalwart of the tech and deep house scene, his career path began in the clubs of paris in 1996. working with chris carrier from 2005 under the name of catwash (which also spawned the label) he became well known in the french house and techno scene and by 2009 was touring the world, including being offered the residency he retains for circo loco at dc10. the w label launched in 2011 and was home to w!lds critically acclaimed >palace< album and the club destroying singles it contained. may will see the launch of a new dj w!ld album, d!rty, on the impeccable cabin fever imprint run by matt edwards (radio slave)

dynamic reflection already makes it presence known in 2012. many more things will follow that, besides hopefully making this year into a special one for the label, will undoubtedly fill crates everywhere with proper techno.

a.paul is well known for delivering ferm dancefloor orientated techno. surely he wont dissapoint on this naked lunch 12inch. dark and edgy drums combined with sqeeuky yet sinister atmospheres. essential underground techno.

lirum larum is a brand new joint of >efdemin< and >rndm< who are better known as >pigon< when they team-up in the studio or behind the decks. always riding the thin line between house and techno with a twist for the obscure they decided to have their own imprint from now on. lirum larum will publish music of their own project, from friends and other partners in crime. in that regard the first release is the perfect prototype of what can be expected in the future. the 1st release features a composition of their own in two mindblowing interpreations. no other than >function< (dave sumner of the splendid sandwell collective) and >tobias.< (who released a totally underrated outstanding album in ostgut last year!) provide their interpretations of pigons track >kamm< (originally released on beatstreet in 2008).

first intercontinental flight for etchetta nera, destination chicago... we are proud to have on board for this release a real techno legend, one of our 90s hero, mike dearborn. well known for his releases on top label as djax up beats, majesty recordings, tresor and bush just to name a few mike can be considered a major figure of the chicagoan scene, without a doubt. he give us a remix of classic techno, simple and rockin...thats how we know mike and his sound, unique and groovy....we just love it... mainthread original version is a pumping track well done by francesco & mirko with synth and stab in pure u.s. techno style. play it, love it

300 copies ! ali nasser is well known for his releases on 8 bit, connaiseur, be chosen, mitu..... excellent groovy minimal tech / deep house

slovenian techno protagonist valentino kanzyani shares his underground house vision on his debut release for cadenza, titled love & gratitude ep1. the techno turntablist, who made his name spinning on three decks in slovenia in the mid-1990s, has always been known as a sound experimentalist.

art reform– being newly invented, this expression has already come in view of the people who arent indifferent to electronic music.
sure thing, as the labels releasing vinyl in ukraine can be easily counted on the fingers of one hand. most of them have already fallen into oblivion having yielded to economic realia, but for art reform records it is just the beginning.
the evidence to which is the release from the main project ideologist, kiev resident joss. well-known for his devotion to vinyl and club rhythms joss has fully embodied himself in his debut plate artreform.

exium are one of the best when it comes to industrial chordy techno with his well known swooshy sounds. an excellent 4 tracker by the 2 techno kings who recently released fine material on nheoma and warm up among others.feedback:dj rolando: thanks for the new planet.sounding very good!2 deep & aces high are my favourites.kazu kimura: i like microbot, kr!z token: thx, will play apophis, sounds very phase

in 2006, hip-hop was turned on its head by the arrival of chicagos kenny dennis, a proudly married, mustachioed and middle-aged rapper repping no-nonsense lyrics and a salt-of-the-earth swagger. this unlikely hero delivered a handful of classics via the album, dennehy, and then disappeared. but in 2011, kennys cult of fans were given a gift: the long-lost 1993 lp theres a situation on the homefront from his theretofore unheard boom-bap crew tha grimm teachaz. (kenny was then known as kdz, tha killa deacon. the group was briefly signed to jive records.) as it turned out, that gift was twofold. inspired by the anticon-backed release of that unearthed gem, kenny has teamed up with producers jel and odd nosdam to make a brand new record, a reintroduction of sorts, dubbed the kenny dennis ep.

keeping within the spirit of this years record store day, and the celebration of vinyl culture, phuture shock musik drop an exclusive vinyl-only remix package of mr mageekas >vintage malarkey<, featuring sensational reworks by none other than dego, best known as one half of the legendary 4hero - whom have long set the standard for true innovation in british electronic dance music, as well as being a veteran producer in his own right, under countless aliases and side projects such as tek 9, 2000black and nutmeg.
pressing on clear blue vinyl.

brand new project out of italy from obtanes francesco baudazzi ! features printed insert in clear poly bag francesco baudazzi, sometimes known as obtane amongst other secretive pseudonyms, is an electro-acoustic sound artist hailing from the tyrrhenian coast between la spezia and carrara on the west coast of italy and is renowned for producing truly dark atmospheric and droning conceptual music, enlivened with subtle, spacious field recordings and analogue synthesis. running the highly regarded zooloft recordings alongside giorgio gigli for the last five years. francesco has managed to create a highly respected sound dipping heavily into drone and industrial techniques, whilst retaining the truly hypnotic sound of early italian electronic music. making guest appearances away from his zooloft imprint label under his obtane monicker on labels such as synewave, sonic groove and strobescopic artefacts. surface welcome francescos first release under his birth name, for part two of the surface limited series focusing on the diversity that artists have to offer away from the constraints of their expected roles amongst the scene

2x12 inch lp in gatefold cover, including cd-version of the full album!
anton kubikov and maxim milyutenko are widely known as scsi-9 and are by far the most recognizable and booked house / techno duo from russia. with a total of more than 50 releases and 120 tracks so far on labels such as traum/trapez, salo, freizeitglauben, morris audio, highgrade, force tracks, tyrant and kompakt they have earned great respect worldwide and are famous for their eclectic and crystal clear tech sound.

another strong package from the avian camp. black label feat. limited a5 postcard. expect support from sigha, luke slater, silent servant, marcel fengler & shifted etc... new from avian - a collaborative release from two well known artists. >transversal< is the the first part in a continuing project under the ad/s moniker. on the flip sigha turns the original deeply hypnotic & ventress breaks the beats and focuses on atmosphere.

jeremy greenspan, best known as the singer for junior boys, presents his debut solo productions on caribou/daphnis jialong label. apparently the first of a few 12 inches for greenspan this year, this 1st edition is a stripped-down disco dedication. a-sides >crown princess< works with a paucity of elements - hi-hat/kick pattern and trickling, silvery arpeggios with a clear streak of jbs melodic magic. flipsides >guu< is more experimental, sounding something like a berghain residents offbeat b-side reduced for more hypnotic indie/disco appeal. another good twelve from this limited imprint - get in while you can.

nice price deal !!! canyons release the new single when i see you again on that black gold known as vinyl. yeah yeah yeahs nick zinner gets on the remix along with morgan geist & an alternate version of the track come with this, get it & swim with it.

supported by tini, dubfire, robert dietz, italoboyz, shlomi aber, reboot, butch, carlo lio, danny tenaglia, dj snake, maceo plex and more…known from his releases on sci+tec macromism is back with another piece of funky groovin techhouse incl sante remix.

smackdown recordings is back on track in 2012! after two successful releases featuring big artists like hellfish, the outside agency and bryan fury smackdown is back with another heavy hitter. this time a release by drum & bass giants cooh and counterstrike. cooh and counterstrike present to you two wicked drum & bass and hardcore crossover tracks. this style is nowadays known to the public as crossbreed. the a-side: manual control is the perfect summer chill out drum & bass anthem. the flipside offers kentar. a vicious track that makes u wanna slay zombies on a deserted island. once again limited press, selling fast, order now!

positioned as lesser-known little brother to adam beyers globally renowned drumcode brand, truesoul has to varying extent existed in the shadows since its conception in 2002. never designed to be a label that you could set your watch by, releases have come sporadically over the past nine years,albeit when they have come they have always made an impact.

not long after laxx’s debut release – the laxx ep, walsh and biscuit factory records are proud to bring another fresh face to the foreground. introducing farkas…originating from sweden, farkas, also known as joel metz, has already established himself as a regular favourite with leading swedish outfit all out dubstep. his soul and funk inspirations are clear to hear in his creative and unique style. this together with his excellent ability and understanding of various production techniques, show why farkas is going to be an artist to watch out for in 2012.

vinyl only! amazing deep 3 tracker by markus homm. markus is well known for his releases on labels like highgrade, brise, ostwind or kiara. wonderful, dreaming opener on the new mexican label unike muzik.

the golden gate ep is dedicated to powder & louders favourite club: the golden gate in berlin. the infamous golden gate is well known at berlins party people and rumoured to be opened the whole weekend long. the chosen two, who are golden gate residents at the fish n slips night, created the zeit ist gate anthem in their unique style. next up is der e-kreisel, owner of spoiler music and great live performer. his funked up welcome to golden gate is a nice peak time roller and will heat up any frozen dance floor around. funkenstroem from symbionten/symbiont-music comes with a deep tech house version of der e-kreisel’s welcome to golden gate song. the symbioten are well known in berlin’s nightlife for hosting great nights (and mornings) at golden gate and releasing quality underground music!

big with mathias kaden, dorian paic, meat, robert dietz, chistian burkhardt.... the second release for this year is also coming from laurentiu gavrila better known as funk e. the tracks blew our mind right away and here is also another thought we would like to share with you for this series of two eps divided in part 1 and 2. string theory - 2 pianos that are in the same room, if u play one note at one of the pianos, the string with the very same note from the other piano will resonate as well. that string is the heart!

straight japanese killer techno !!! tight, mechanical and brutal with an underlying funk, snow monkeys is the sort of multi-faceted beast that kobayashi is known for. the rough edges are allowerd full space to create tension but the track is tempered with some brilliant, shimmering and evocative melodies that slide into the mix for just the right amount of time before subsiding into the churning groove. one of the new school of japanese techno producer, a.mochi delivers a well pitched, moody version on the flip. pacey yet measured in its progression its a version that takes the originals tension to new levels and wont be a surprise for anyone who has heard his productions / remixes for the likes of figure, cocoon and a-wave. hideo kobayashi is one of the few producers who can skip from deep or vocal house though to searing techno with ease and snow monkeys is a perfect example of what he can do when it comes ot the tougher sounds

szare is well known for his releases on horizontal ground and syndrome z. now he is back on krill music with another high quality deep and jacking ukg steppers 4 tracker

everytime romance is a new label for italo disco and pop. its all about lovely, dreamy and catchy vibes. the label presents its very own sound for emotional clubnights, shining discoballs and to sing along. the first release is produced by stefano e bene. the duo already released on compost disco (together with hard ton). for >forever in my dreams< they invited maja in their happy sunshine studio. the singer from sweden is known from her great if you love me tonight record on marco passaranis nature records. now its time to bring her wonderful voice back in the ears. the original mix of forever in my dreams has everything a romantic italo pop track needs. and the remixes by discodromo and raiders of the lost arp will convince the floors with their magic grooves for sure..

now is the time for aitor etxebarria, better known as el_txef_a to expose his innermost feelings, as hes already begun to on releases from labels like hypercolour,suol and wazi wazi.this time,he is undoubtedly on his best of form.aitor, born and raised in the basque country,is in that group of artists sparingly measuring their output,always searching for the new, aiming for high quality instead of constant,monotonous releases. after years of dedicated work,el_txef_a announces his debut album slow dancing in a burning room. el_txef_a stands for a specific and complex sound signature. his primary concern to develop a sound that people can identify with as well as just simply enjoy freely.continuing in the bilbao tradition, he is building a base of pure sampled sounds with studio sessions, live musicians and vocals to complement his production. collaborations with vocalist bisconti and hannot supplies added depth to tracks like rise and fall,and previous single lovely minds or save the world.a true milestone in this young basque artists career, we are proud to present the fruits of his labours, slow dancing in a burning room.

300 copies vinyl only – no repress, no digital release! smoky marbled white vinyl, hand stamped, hand numbered & shrink-wrapped!
deep dubby basic channel influenced tracks by the next known artist who remains unknown - the music speaks for itself. rare! btw, only one copy per customer

the long awaited dubplate anthem is here! as soon as we at ns-hq heard >drum track<, we knew atlantas helix would fit right in around here. his two main obsessions are old grime and looping hypnotic berlin techno. and it shows, as both collide here to produce the ultimate rhythm track. this is anthemic 8 bar techno, or sublow gone hands-in-the-air raving. this trak destroyed every festival we played at last summer. this is super-stripped down, poised club music - exactly what night slugs is all about. on the flip, we are honoured to have one of our all-time favourite mic controllers flirta d bless drum track with his >no hook no bs< version. known best for such grime bangers as slks >hype hype< and his own >warp speed<, flirta brings that unique sound-effects laden flow to the riddim like its 2004 again and triumphant rave anthems are going off once more.

vinyl only release, limited to 200 copies!! as the twelfth release of all inn we represents a lawbreaker of modern techno music. coldfish also known as laurine frost, is a hungarian producer who always delivers unique and detailed music structures. now, after he spent two years with studioworks the time has come to return. his sound today is much more independent, futuristic and galactic than ever. >revelations< is an expedition into the dark space guided gently by percussive polyrhythmia, warm basslines and wide atmospheres. crossways of dub, techno and modern electronics in impressive conceptions.

arts & leni on deich records! incl. huge rmx by well known damm artist sebastian boldt! peak time ep for the best hours on the dancefloor...have fun @ furious love-making

valanx is the new project of arne weinberg. after deciding to stop releasing under his own name, the project is focusing on his new-found passion for electronic music beyond the techno productions he is best known for. this first album is the result of liberation and recovered inspiration in the studio, and the ability to express musical experimentation without boundaries. this is how arne weinberg sounds in 2012. valanx stands for edgy, dark, sinister and thoughtful electronic music without limiting rules such as club compatibility, crowdpleasing or certain expected structures, tempos or sounds that confine most of todays musical genres. everything is possible, expect the unexpected. 300 limited lp copies - no digital distribution.

reptile youth is a riot, a dream and a 21st century fuck you dadaism movement. - mads damsgaard having already earned a devotional following after a series of intense, raucous and explosive gigs across europe and asia, the release of their debut single ‘speeddance’ will let the rest of the world in on the reptile youth secret. formed in denmark in 2009 by vocalist mads damsgaard kristiansen and bassist esben valløe, and previously known as reptile and retard, the band toured extensively in 2010 and 2011 to rapturous acclaim from audiences and critics alike. their live shows have border on barely contained chaos, their dominance of the stage inspiring a fervent following among those in the know. danish producer kasper bjørke, acting as a&r and executive producer for the band, is the man ensuring the transfer of this volatile energy to reptile youths releases.

a cool work from xpansul and alessio mereu coming back together in the same ep, after the previous project from somewhere to nowhere released on 2009 on t-bet records. but this time theres a striclty featuring enclosed in the emphasis of two tracks, including a remix by sasha carassi already known for his great works on various labels such drumcode and mores.moldy oscillatoris a powerful mix of synth attacks and transporting bassline, the kick is very deep but strong too. an ancestral background takes everything so dark and aggressive, a great techno dark mix.second step for moldy oscillatorremixed by sasha carassi, the bassline is very fat and hard, the synth runs in background very hypnotic and insidious. heavy techno dark gear of course.acid cream whiphas a pumping groove and is framed by a an electronic bassline, an acid synth carrying the track very high, rolling chords and majestic cuts. acid pumping techno tune. a flawless job, where youth and experience are a winner pair for an epic release of course. analytic trail, your trusted music dealer.