10 years ago toronto’s matt thibideau (aka altitude/coordinates) contributed one of the finest tracks in cynosure history. today matt returns with three brand new cuts and a re-mastered version of the cyn001 classic track entitled “archenar”. asphalt starts things off with a cutting edge syncopated groove that precisely reflects the cynosure sound over the years. a minimal, swingin, synth stab work out giving you the right amount of funk. archenar smooths things out with some lush pads and a dreamy reverb on the drums creating a subtle washed effect, perfect for the early morning blur. but let’s not forget to mention the killer ms-20 sub bass line.. ahhh so deep. icebox comes next with some icy precision fm syncopation in the mix. accompanied by matt’s signature classic synth percussion grooves. full of melody and warmth this track would melt most refrigerators down. last but not least the outside b track entitled 30 story drop. following suite with matt’s previous releases on blue records under the alias altitude 30 story drop dives deep into basic channel influenced dub and drops some serious bass. matt thibideau’s return to the label has been long anticipated and proves that cynosure’s mandate of releasing timeless uncompromising music is still very much alive 10 years on

this is an absolute balearic beauty. mendes & alþada, from portugal, release their first 12inch and it doesnt dissapoint. a head nodding 80bpm chugger with a beautiful guitar loop sat on a gritty analog line makes you want to put your hands up and wave them from side to side. label favourites, the idjut boys get pete z in and add percussion and more girth to make it another classic remix. absolutely essential.

its 4 years that paul hadnt released any tracks (except remixes) on his own label but on and on is here to demonstrate that he hasnt lost his unique sense of vintage sound. a deep and melodic club tune! on the b side, we are very proud to offer 2killer remixes by a neighbour and a friend: julian jeweil. the strong bass line of the first vision makes it even more efficient than the original one. a must have for sure on this remix, julian jeweil added some crisp percussive elements with the mainmelodic theme behind that raise slowly but surely. this vision 2 will cause damage on the dancefloor.

2 after the successful first release, raw meat is back! this time with two holy disco goodies from the amsterdam based >st. propre<! edits of two classics from larry levan and tom moultonà..a downright holy tip! side a is an ode to the one and holy larry levan and contains a sublime cut up filtered edit of celestial choirs >stand on the word< which was edited by larry himself back in the days. a true dance floor killer that keeps on building into and irresistible groove! side b is another ode, this time to the master and inventor of the disco mix tom moulton. >love me proper< (originally by karltone) has been hustled around into an extended smooth funk swinger with a massive hypnotizing bass line. works perfectly on the floor as well as in the bedroom!

detroit chords and big analogue synths make this a peak time techno floor filler, with massive dj support from the likes of laurent garnier. this is leeds based duncan hatterman aka hairy hat man s debut single and what a debut it is! the original track >miyagis magic< (named after mr miyagi from the karate kid films) is a flat 4/4 journey into the land of big moog synth riffs that light up this tune. j alexanders remix strips some of the moog layers away and turns in a more minimal builder added a shuffling beat and hypnotic bass-line. a future detroit techno classic comes our way on the a side with the berlin duo that is tagträumer together with the co-production help of ronald christoph, big analogue synths take on the original tune while the pace is somewhat quicker than the other two mixes, turning miyagis magic into a peak-time techno floor filler!

par tay records bring you another bunch of super funky par tay rockin disco stompers, all lovingly chopped & diced by sfpvs strangelove & flamingo. side a features doctor dah doo, a seriously funky 10 minute organ driven groover with top afro style percussion work. followed by the brilliant afro sounds of go boogie with its infectious bouncing b line, catchy vocals and chants making this a sure fire party starter. finally an extended edit of sweet musics get lifted, another tasty slab of top quality floor filling boogie funk. a smokin hot release!!!

after 5 releases, white noise is growing fast in fame. now glasgow based electro/techno producer marco bernardi (from soma & frustrated funk fame) releases on dcs new imprint white noise, with a smashing 3 tracker! dave clarke on marco bernardi: >marco is a mysterious scottish italian that can appreciate the dark side of electro, can you?<

selected advent deal. - this debut release on new imprint numbercult is sure to make waves, pulling no punches with this weighty production. the series hits off with a anonymous artist (which most likely is not making his debut here, judging on the production skills). the a side kicks off landlines, 11 minutes of driving deepness, an overdriven stabbing subbass and solid percussion give the track monstrous bottom end with the hypnotic lead line almost vanishing in the vastness. this could be descriped as a kind of mid 90s techno... the rawer side of basic channel or fcom. an absolute sexy monster track that keeps pushing forward and remains its funky almost dubby drive. strong! from the b side clonic is a driving mills esque x 103 ish assault, layering discordant acid lines to produce an intense and relentless track, broken only once with soaring beautiful strings. a side is essential! the b side only for the headstrong. a great start for this new label from glasgow releasing limited releases of high calibre deep techno from a dynamic collective of producers. a label grounded on the basics of techno with an open mind to the future. and what a great start. check!!!

two big tunes for the 9th installment both tracks have great support - and its no wonder. ways of the world is a half paced deep tracks for the head nodding crew. knife in the water is a deeproller with stepping beats and accompanied by a grinding b line.

christian fischer and dj murphy aka deckmonsters, have been causing major damage on dancefloors worldwide, and they prove once again that they are also a strong team in studio. >unbreakable< is as hard as deep, building up with dark athmospheres and background vocals and with a sweet synth line, will definetely rock any house. it also gets proper remix work by label s own a.paul. on the b-side, a.paul strikes again with another 2 monster tracks, first with a remix of one of his classics >akhuaba< and also >convey< a master piece of hardgroovin funk.

insert coin records labels first release is born! this new imprint is a tribute to the best classic arcade games, the tracks will be named after the best video games ever! defaced is a talented and exquisite artist, showing what he is made of within this monster ep featuring two pumping tech house bombs. double dragon is dark and sexy, the bass line simply amazing. while ?out run is groovy tech to the top. these tracks are perfect peak time weapons.

>not my cat< is a brooding fusion of bubbling acid, deep bass tones and low-down jacking rhythms that treads a line between early doors groover and late night mood setter. >demons among us< is exactly the sort of cinematic-style club production that will resonate with fans of charlies work. forging together multi-textured layers of precision crafted sonics, the overall vibe is one of minimized, robotic-funk that provides the foundations for a killer shimmering melody to do its joyous damage.

great um sampler full of rare electro tracks ... part of acid planet 92-97

daze maxim returns with the next eruption on hello?repeat. with >organ message< daze send us two delicious tracks that bubble over like a vulcan. the title track attacks us with his typical crispy beats, an ultra funky bassline and a quirky synth line all over the track, which shows you once again the way to maxims cosmos. once you arrived there, >strange things< is waiting for you with a voluminous flow of lawa. a hard hitting, percussion driven track from outer space. so, ladys and gentlemen fasten your seat belts and get ready for another crazy ride to maxim land.

the second 12inch sampler from the forthcoming universal vibes compilation. it features a new remix of ok ma by label head paddy freeform under his soulsonix production guise, alongside a brand new and exclusive track from new signing andy ash, aswell as a track from the vaults for an outing on vinyl.beatsmith andy ash delivers a midtempo 4/4 deep track on astro travellin. shimmering 4 to the floor beats rub alongside sublime warm keys with a hint of disco and house. following this is a slice of bumping grinding beats in the shape of the soulsonix remix of ok_mas dancefoor destroying jump up house bomb, boogle. paddy freeform takes a simple loop from the original and adds an energetic synth line alongside to push the track along. finally we re visit one of the early releases and press jafar and bobby strobes keeps coming to vinyl. an incessant vocal chant urges on the groove which builds throughout the track til the 303 bass lifts it up and twists it into oblivion. super limited edition, 300 only!

having forged a keen army of converts to their late night audio nights & establishing a reputation as one of londons best underground parties, it was only a matter of time before they started their own label to release the music they & their party people love to dance to. expect the finest in deep electronic house, balearic boogie and italo flavours, all expertly mastered onto luxurious vinyl with slick graphic artwork. the first artist signed and to be released on the label is french/u.s producer kevin lemonnier recording under the name of das volt. this man uses no plug-ins and a resolutely old skool production philosophy. utilising all analogue signal paths through outboard and vintage gear. his music is justifiably compared to the luxuriously warm and pared down output of metro area, capturing that legendary period between disco & proto house by being a stickler for authenticity. gestures is a modern take on the electro boogie sound, pizzicato strings, silky rhodes and fat bass all blended to create a dance floor gem. fantasy is a modern italo disco classic, with epic pianos setting the mood over a driving trouser flapping bass line. remixes come courtesy of italian outfit telespazio s fabrizio mammarella - who does his deep electro funk thing with immediate dance floor effect, and toby tobias of rekids and late night audio fame, who completes the package with a killer balearic boogie interpretation

(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.

designed to produce recordings and organize events related to electronic music, kaugummi is an independent based in paris-france structure, created in 2007. kaugummi’,s world is kaleidoscopic, playing with reminiscences of electro from the eighties, recollections of new-wave or pop…, on the occasion of these first productions, they have chosen to line up both borne out artists, rude 66 & women affair and more straighting out artists, blackskirt & ashley. made up of tracks driving up these different asperities, >machine gum< vol.01 bear witness of kaugummi’,s very special spirit of foundations.

lim clear sexy red vinyl! after ues three massive bombs played by the likes of richie hawtin, loco dice, luciano and mathias kaden. 24 has the percussion line hooks which wander off in a full melodic bliss of over 10 minutes and a serious dose of forward thinking club music and a must for spring 2009. for his second release on resopal, the busy italian has come up with what we believe is a perfect mix between his dancefloor side and his newer material with a more techno-ish touch. 24 is a hard-hitting piece of percussive techno, while somebody send me love is a deeper, slightly hypnotic minimal affair still with the serious injection of funk that underlines the a-side. the remix is done by cecille recording artist ilario allicante who delivers pure summer joy

next strike !! kein langes ausruhen der pocketgame junx ... big silbersee styled synth line! incl strong remix from nick curly (8bit / cecille / cocoon)

fergies excentric music imprint continues with its remix series showcasing new reworks of fergies recent work by some of his favourite producers. on this latest 2 track installment we have an a side remix from the alter ego of dave robertson - reset robot - with its climbing, knarly synth line and drving feel. on the flipside we have a corker of a remix from pig and dan with its dark, bass heavy warehouse feel and clever synth work

jel fords jericho recordings has been busy of late releasing killer records from the likes of smith and selway and joel mull. this is another quality release to add to that list from brazilian hotshot - anderson noise. the original itself is a long driving spaced out bomb culminating in a killer e -dancer esque pitch bend synth line. on the flipside par grindvik really gets to grips with it and pumps it up into a thrilling piece with electrifying peaks and drops. what a release!

fresh minimal techno artist from french guy nicod herve a.k.a. herve ak, original 4 tracks world wide release from japanese dance music label morec! he released 2 single on kompakt/k2 minimal techno style already playing by michael mayer, james holden, steve bug, dj koze , dominik heulberg, jennifer cardini.....and licenced in kompakt total8 compilation and c/o pop festival compilation .. he is a bottom-line kind of guy!

poker flat owner and visionary dj & producer steve bug recently celebrated the 10th anniversary and 100th release for the label. continuing this buzz, and as always, confirming his rightful place at the top, steve is now gearing up to release his fourth full artist album. the >two of a kind< ep is a teaser of things to come as the long player drops in a few months time, and what a teaser it is…! once again joining forces with long-time compadre clé, of märtini brös fame, the pair whip up a deep storm, resulting in the solemn midnight swagger of month of sip. cool, metallic pads and trademark tight drums lay the groundwork for a momentous twisted synth line to wrap its way around the senses. full of tension, drama and stone-cold style, its a track that will define the nights - or indeed the mornings - dancefloor adventures. working solo on the b-side, and in-all-outclassic bug mode, steve builds perhaps his most drifting, euphoric vision of modern house music to date. beautiful, phasing synth stabs open this epic-vibed slow burner whose refined elements stay pure and true throughout. if youre searching for dynamic, addictive underground house music, full of history and yet remarkably modern, look no further

big with loco dice, raresh, ricardo villalobos, federico molinari, reboot, dorian paic, robert dietz, sascha dive, markus fix

big with ricardo villalobos, dubfire, tiefschwarz, 2000and one, sis, johnny d, einzelkind, gregor tresher, luca bacchetti, lauhaus, david squillace, nick fanciulli, anthony collins, marc romboy, markus fix, gorge, livio&roby, ray okpara, boris werner, bearweasel!!8bit & cecille label head nick curly starts with the first ep of his nick curly - series . the first one, a strong two tracker, will be released on 8bit records, the second vinyl is coming up in april on his second imprint cecille records. side a comes with a funky track with a hookin vocal line. perfect start for spring 2009. side b is a more deep and dark, with a powerful groove hitting the dancefloors. beginning of may 8bit also releases his first 8bit-reasons compilation, mixed by nick curly!!

one of hed kandis most established and reputable producers warren clarke proudly presents hed kandis new single bitch is back. a collaboration between jonni black and every ones favourite vocalist shena, the voice of alex guadinos hit record watch out! this huge vocal anthem has had a 2009 make over and comes complete with another main room remix from the australian producer of the moment, soul junkie. with an addictive piano and driving bass line this is going to send the dance floors wild with excitement. the girls will sing to the hook and the boys will bounce to the bass. this is every djs dream record, already being played by hed kandis most glamorous a list djs around the world.

one year after his first ep on cargo edition, kostas tassopouls aka ekkohaus delivers to the label another incredibly strong release. the native-born greek, now living in berlin, has developed into an skilled producer who rides the line between techno and house. the combination of reduced, hypnotic and impulsive arrangements with a subtle deepness are typical of ekkohaus’ sound, demonstrated perfectly in the two tracks of this ep. “unsound” is characterized by his smooth, almost elegant rhythm. a repetitive meandering vocal sample weaves through the track, sounding familiar yet haunting at the same time. the track is already played by many key dj’s and is definitely to be heard more often within the next months to come. “moon talking” focuses on a more standard vocal which gives the track some pop-appeal. at the same time the introverted male vocal introduces a very catching harmony which will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the dancefloor. with this ep, ekkohaus cements himself as one of the modern-house talents.

fresh off the release of their debut album, patrick dsp and pauze return to the studio and have provided us with another techno stomper. ball and hoop starts out with a killer intro which is going to be a sure fire starter for a lot of hard techno sets all over the world. this leads into a pounding percussion beast with a throbbing kick and punishing bass line. dont miss this one folks! monocores track starts with a pounding kick and nice crisp hats. the bass line alone is strong enough to shake the foundation of your house, so make sure you provide your audience with a construction hat before they decide to take on these beats!glenn wilson has been secretly hiding in his studio producing the powerful techno that he is known for. glenns furious signature kick and bass joins up with an incredible synth riff that will be dancing in your mind for a long time to come. make sure you grab this one up quick because its going to be a hot one!

incl gregor tresher remix !! in its original form, ghost life displays all the hauntingly emotive qualities that the title suggests. subtly uplifting and set to a shuffling rhythm the main focus of the piece is a wonderfully tranquil melody that flows freely on top of heavy sub-bass. typically cinematic ghost life is instantly recognizable as a pole folder record. gregor tresher brings his midas touch to the release, shaking up the sublime sounds of the original to create a dark tech house rework.

incl lucca doobie (heimatmelodie, acker, off) remix!! soundselective debuts with millys own release >encounters ep< - a space inspired three tracker with luca doobie on remix duties. >encounters< is a groovy minimal slice of electronica with a riff that is an ode to the tracks title and features some superb tension and builds to create maximum dancefloor impact. luca doobie takes the originals dark and atmospheric theme one step further, turning out a driving percussive roller with some dark quirky grooves. >shibuya 109< rounds off the package and is a chugging tech house track built around funky synths, spacey sounds and calibrated electronic percussions. a sparse vocal sample recorded inside the tokyo ginza metro line adds some real feeling to the groove of the track. this is a sterling start to the soundselective records and is not to be missed

kne deep is a&red by the one and only emperor of hard techno, dj rush. the next kd in line is by albert kraner, an amazing new talent on the scene. these tracks will fuck with your brain & feet. madness...

ripchord are 2 guys from copenhagen with years of experience with music in its many different forms. in a short period of time ripchord has firmly pushed their way into the danish underground scene. max thelin aka. maximus is the second member of the danish hip-hop producer duo mavix. jesper prehn, old time raver, dj and producer, has a long history in electronic music. their style is dark and original with jazzy swingsets and groovy basslines. thrill cosby is set in a 20 s ballroom jazz club in new orleans. the tempo is high and the people are swinging to the rhythm. the band is jumping and the bourbon is kicking in making the trumpet drowsy. tanzable, is a minimal tune kept in the subsonic layers. it has got a dominating bass line the swirls you into a hypnotic state of mind, encouraging you to move in sexy ways. this remix is conducted by joachim spieth best known for his spiecher series on kompakt.

the next kd in line is by the notorious frank kvitta, who allready released classic stuff on labels like artillery, killaz, carnage etc. these tracks will fuck with your brain & feet!

kaufe musik proudly presents jesse rose, riva starr and zoe xenia! three tracks, three singular styles, each treading on the fine line between genius and madness

next great new ep from the glitz (well known from white line voltage musique, pocketgame and and and) ... ob die junx es noch nach wimbledon schaffen se dahingestellt, aber freshe sounds für den club sind hier garantiert ... already supported by oliver huntemann !! physical only release!!, excellent double aside >> thank you >the glitz<... exclusive at decks.de with full cover artwork!!

next great new ep from the glitz (well known from white line voltage musique, pocketgame and and and) ... ob die junx es noch nach wimbledon schaffen sei dahingestellt, aber freshe sounds für den club sind hier garantiert ... ready supported by oliver huntemann !! physical only release!!, excellent double aside >> thank you >the glitz<... exclusive at decks.de!! limited edition premium pack , incl 12 inch + maxi cd + poster (50 x 70cm) and full cover artwork !

we re starting off the new year with a brilliant theatrical ep from an artist that rhythmically knows how to pluck the sinewy line between music and art. hailing from the mountains of hungary, laurine frost delivers a body of work that is deep, energetic and full of life. like the nocturnal depths of his landscape these songs conjure stunning and perplexing scenes of mystery and the unknown. through his composition and sound manipulations laurine s tracks resonate the dialectic between cultures and traditions and possesses an inventiveness and mysticism that spawns a maelstrom of turbulence and mirth.

part 2 of the simple, maybe release reveals the dark side of the brothers schwarz. yeah ought to be taken literally. batten down the hatches and turn up the volume, here comes a true masterpiece. naturally, tiefschwarz have saved the banger until last. there are not many tracks out there, which make you get up and dance after two bars already. the basis of yeah is a perfectly orchestrated drum beat. a steady bass drum, rolling toms, a crisp snare, all together powered by a low-pitch synth sample in the background. a sound, that is as offensive and sentimental as possible at the same time. add a well-filtered choir sample on top and you get a deepness and amplitude that can only be mastered by the finest soundsystems on the planet. like looking through a burning glass, the break shows what tiefschwarz are really all about with this track: gradually, all sound elements are shut down, overlayed by white noise that comes with goosebumps guarantee. this spring, youll better be on the dancefloor, when the drums set in again! deininger on the b-side is an almost gloomy track, driven by a dark deep-house bass line. once again, tiefschwarz play with a wide range of elements: an off-beat synth wind section, dry tinker bells and sliced vocals, well-orchestrated by a fine mix. all together this creates the perfect atmosphere for a monday morning sun rise. exhausted, dried-out, longing for your bed and a glass of water, yet at the same time not wanting to go home. great music got soul, the perfect balance, that keeps the heart pumping and the body dancing. deininger is about this certain temper, the groove, that makes you carry on.

here we go again with some crazy party music - directly from the acid-drenched mind of the most fidgety of them all, your favorite bulgarian! after some great releases on such labels as noodles recordings, potty mouth recordings and second session, the bulgarian is back - this time showcasing his minimal side for complot. first off we have the anti-bling anthem check to check millionaire - a surprisingly clever mix of catchy lyrics and an unstoppable groove, the right combination to get faces smiling and booties shaking. dotcoza is the second anthem on this ep, and there s no denying that it s metallic stabs and wild acidic bass line will make you move, while the whistles will tickle your ears for added pleasure. for those looking to hear the bulgarian s darker side, home tonight will not disappoint with it s choppy percussion and inebriated bass line - a perfect compliment for those mushrooms you ate earlier. finally, with its plethora of interesting sound bytes, something red will make you pop like bubble gum and lock like a solid-steel safe. there s no question that the bulgarian s incisive sounds, illegal bass lines and crispy beats will make all of us sweat.. like the last time you got chased by a pit bull..

this exciting new signing lands with his first ever outing, and we snapped it up here at method. tuff bass heavy grooves with a simply large hook line that runs deadmau5 style throughout the track, filtering and weaving its way in yer brain. the dark remix comes courtesy of alex costa

the emphasis with this track is simple... a hard-hitting arrangement and solid production techniques. after the cinematic intro and the sledgehammer bass-lined drop hustler has been destroying dance floors all over. this tune has a pounding bass-line morphing its way throughout, twisting up filters and distortion, with the rhythm of the phrases changing almost at random

part 3 in the nice in loving memory serie (to be closed with part 4 and a album sleeve to pack all 4 parts in) 4 tracks by a new line of producers paying tribute the the sounds that made them spend so much time dancing and making the music they love! 4 deep dubby foggy techno tracks with a subliminal drive! for everyone who enjoyed the recent g-man, quantec, sven weissemann and deepchord releases... essential!!

sd records keeps them fine tunes coming, this time with the long awaited debut of roswell return. on the a-side the title track iftodex c0001 which can be best described as deep space acid: a long and trippy beatless track that keeps evolving around a powerful acid line and deep strings, which sound like a journey through space past bright shining stars and fast pulsating white dwarfs. on the b-side you will find the sd remix by syncom data, who hardly need any introduction, and they have turned the original into an irresistible, deep and warm dancefloor smasher in the best detroit tradition.

a track is a track, is a track is a track. but not every track is just a track. trackletons stands for much more than just tracks. on his debut ep you wont get to hear the substandard generic ordinary music that can be found everywhere. he has it all. disco, house, minimal, techno, you name it, he brings it. welcoming our latest act >trackleton< with his first appearance in form of his >jump ep< adds a variety of deep styles to this 3-tracker like we have not heard it a long while. the a side is a detroit influenced dance-floor sweeper with melodies so deep and beats so sharp that will leave no escape from making heads turning and get your feet dancing. b1 plays it cool all around the bass-line, laying things down in a old-school sounding manner - minimal to the bone, but done so cleverly to ensure that the basics simply sit right and will get you moving. the b-2 track then surprises you with more than just a hint of disco that will be standing out from the norm and creates a nice diversity. one does not often hear music so warm, on point, deep and yet fully dance-floor oriented

part 1 of the new double-release from tiefschwarz aims at the heart of house music: soul. “on&on” is a first-class arranged club track. starting off with a wonderful mellow theme, that is adumbrated by the bass line in an one-and-a-half minute long exposition. the track ups the tempo with an additional hi-hat resolving into a shuffle beat. in double time, we move on towards the first break. here an edgy, minor key-chord sequence is introduced, making it obvious for everyone, that this track is gonna take off. eventually the keys function as a counterpoint to the classic bass line. a four-to-the-floor “on&on” vocal sample takes over after the break, adding another percussive aspect. as the track goes on a mulitiplicity of side elements sets in - no room for tediousness! in the end the “on&on” vocals resolve into “it’s so simple… . who knows, but this could be a broad hint to all the tech-house academics out there. no matter what, this grande finale raises a smile from every last sweaty soul on the dancefloor. with “best inn” on the b-side tiefschwarz create a dance classic, dressed in 2009 fashion. reminiscent of long gone nu-groove times, a traditional house beat - including a tiny off-beat tinker bell - blasts out of the speakers. a slured synth-organ provides the track with that certain edgyness. here, the brothers keep it laid-back yet exciting at the same time. this piece goes on and on and on - and you yourself run alongside, not wanting to pause. but watch out! at the latest in the second break, tiefschwarz put nostalgia to the test via some shockingly muffled metal drums. one of these moments, where you wish yourself back into the middle of an eight-hour deep-house set in 1992. the train departs. one thrillingly beautiful landscape after another runs by, until the warm sun strokes of the south suddenly rouse you out of slumber. arrived

ian pooley makes his debut appearance on simple to kick start what is shaping up to be a bumper year for the label. german ian pooley hails from mainz but recently found a new home in berlin. ian is well known as a remixer and for his own prolific output bridging the gap between techno and house, creating superb tracks such as the massive >celtic cross< & >chord memory< on the force inc. music works, as well as recording more housier and disco orientated workouts for labels such as john acquavivas definitive recordings, effective records and nrk sound division. ian has also remixed for daft punk, the cardigans, the beloved, green velvet, modjo, nick holder and many more. ian has recorded two albums for v2 records, his debut >meridian< was a classic late 90s pooley album, full of tech-house delights and including the massive >whats your number< as remixed by jazzanova and bob sinclair. followed by huge albums >souveniers< and >since then<, and most recently >in other words< featuring robert owens, tim fuller and perry colo. most recently hes been busy djing across the globe, producing new music for the likes of us and producing for artists such as get physicals dj t. nightscape - a deep, heads down house groove that locks you in with its lovingly crafted percussion and beautifully bouncy bassline, whilst the wistful, melancholic pads are food for the soul. ians experience in production shines throughout the ep, making the tracks as much of a delight on the head phones as they are on a function one soundsystem. difference (jupiter/eight mixes) - intricate percussive rhythms combine with a rubbery bassline and rich poly stabs to set the tone. strings build and release the tension and a delicate piano riff brings the soul. the evolution of the patterns sees a heady crescendo for the floor. for the >eight mix< ian reworks the stabs and bass-line and pushes out a more straight ahead groove

chris lake is back with a bang. remixes come from a raft of highly acclaimed artists. atfc delivers a tribal and funky take, bringing out the percussive elements while keeping the strength of the original behind it. feed me excel with a dance-floor penetrating version that sits right within the blossoming electro sound of the moment. choosing to keep both the vocals and piano chords whilst adding a pounding, searing synth line. finally hardwell & rehab deliver their own minimal interpretation of delayed hats and vocal teasers, perfect for the tech lead dance floors

argentinas funk master jay west from the candy dealers serves up his specialist stew of disco and funk influenced beats that have gained him the respect of the globes most prog djs and his latest set has already been road tested to much acclaim, this shit rocks.