smith & mudd follow their second album, le suivant with something that goes a bit darker. side a is a chuggy affair where the beats drive a bit harder than their usual tracks but the lushness and the bass groove are still there. a beautiful electric violin solo takes the second half to a different place. side b is a deep bass journey that sounds like jean luc ponty and terry callier combined with a but of led zep. fantastic stuff. check

ranking records 10th release sees russian producer/vocalist marina faib burst onto the scene with a 12inch that is frankly nothing short of astonishing. for a girl born in the 1990s, faib shows astounding maturity in her restrained approach to sound and rhythm, employing stuttering drum loops to underlay soundscapes that would put many a hollywood composer out of work. ticking clocks is a spine tingling example of this: the texture of the track comes from a euphoric choral sample which soars over a deep chasm of sub bass energy, climaxing in the perfect placement of a slithering arabic reed solo. whisper of trees shows the same mastery of atmosphere and musical arrangement - this time the tune is built from blissed out vocal lines, warm synth pads and a pulsating low end.

endless flight proudly announce japanese super duo force of natures kza first solo release. this 12inch is a first single cut from his debut solo album! kza have released 3 album and many single,remix as force of nature and they became one of the best artist in the nu disco scene. kza is a one of the most popular dj in japan and well known as one of biggest vinyl collecter. this time,he teamed up with kuniyuki aka koss as a production partner and this single was made with many obscure old records. a side,on & on & on is a b boy style uplifting chicago house. playfull for the peaktime! b side, kza show his most favorite slow cosmic style. if you love force of nature, you definetly have to check this kza solo release!!

support by marco carola, troy pierce, paco osuna, ambivalent ...
alexi delano, with his second solo contribution to clink, the chilean-swedish-american eloquently brings back what keeps us addicted to minimal: simple, groovy percussive concepts layered under eerie, sexy melodies. gracing this ep are two ravishing, high profile remixes from paco osuna minus, plus 8 and pär grindvik drumcode, spectral. enjoy!

solo project by karin dreijer andersson - lead vocalist of swedish du the knife! fu.. button and familjen mixes!

solo project by karin dreijer andersson - lead vocalist of swedish du the knife! mixes by van rivers, d lissvik and the subliminal kid

nice price deal !!! the crookers return in good shape with this banger, using an emphatic chorus of kardinall offishall & carla-marie

professor genius from italians do it better fame (in real life jorge velez) and speculator also known as grackle, galaxy toobin, one half of smackulator or just william burnett... and they are now pg&s. pg&s has paired up to create some very personal tracks... there are three collaborations and 2 solo tracks of both. going somewhere between trippy kraut rock to more psychedelic disco. our favorite is the powerful introvert kraut disco work out called jive. limited release on the new label from greece!

solo debut by hollands best kept techosecret bas ror, who as kubra already released on frantic flowers and aw records ... and what a little treasure this is! four highly sophisticated & dedicately crafted technotracks capturing various ror moods. pressed on clear blue vinyl and packed in an eco-friendly outer sleeve. check!

nice price deal !!! premium pack also incl maxi cd ... excellent groovy melodic 2 track ep, very hypnotic !!! puett ahoi is a huge solo project from mr frank hermann (he is well known as a part of trick & kubic , released on labels like great stuff rec etc pp)

svetecs first solo release on the cannibal society! and what a burner! uncompromising hard techno with big beats, solid arrangement and basslines to die for. solid punishment of the mind with some chemical warfare aimed straight at the dancefloor. so take cover and hide, cause the cannibals are coming to hunt you down and theyre freaking hungry!

dissident label boss andy blake with his debut solo release - a savage, pounding industrial behemoth clocking in at over 18 minutes.

next month we celebrate our 5th anniversary here at dirt crew and we are very pleased to have marc romboy - whos systematic imprint also turned 5 this year - team up with smokin jo to deliver this marvellous two tracker. >what is this?< is a strong tech-house gem, slowly building, pumping groove and with a great sax sample. very recognisable and been doing a really good job on the dancefloors in our sets over the last few months. solid stuff ! as a b-side there is a much deeper and musically more diverse lee jones remix, lee has been one of our favourite producers in the last years with his solo work on labels like aus, liebe * detail and especially his my my project on playhouse, we are very pleased to have him on our label for the very first time with this excellent re-interpretation of >what is this?<

2009 is quite obviously sven tasnadis year, having already released five eps this year on cream-of-the-crop labels like pokerflat, ornaments and liebe*detail. each ep revealed a new facet of the leipziger, riding the nuances between the 4/4 beat. after his ep >down under influence< with juno6 in spring 2009, tasnadi now dishes up his new solo ep on cargo edition. >what we do< is a classic housetrack - very deep and peppered with vocal shots that hold the tension of the track over its whole length. it s smooth, yet deliciously rough around the edges. >amour fou< on the b-side surprises with a very compact rhythm - around the driving bass drum fly percussive elements, all tied together by a reduced bassline, some interspersed vocal samples and deep chords.

throughout the past years, antonio has been steadily collaborating with luca bacchetti on all his past productions and remixes. anyone who has even the slightest interest in minimal / techno will know the famous tracks resulting from this collaboration: rolling brooklyn -trust - what ever or remixes as stop (bini martini) - crazy madness (poul ritch), its your time (planet funk). at the end of summer 2008, antonio decided to change and put out solo projects, using his experience and his technical skills as great support for this.

roland appel started producing music and spinning records in the early nineties. he was a member of fauna flash (together with christian prommer) and the trüby trio (with rainer trüby + christian prommer). in 2002 he released an album with peter kruder and christian prommer as voom:voom . with every project he toured the world and played clubs and festivals from montreal jazz festival, sonar festival to fabric london, new york, berlin and tokyo. from 2004 to 2006 roland lived in paris. during this time he started to write music for his solo career which quickly gained an international following. in 2006 returning to his home town of munich he teamed up with engineer jan krause to start recording once again. whether roland incorporates an accomplice or is working solo, thereÆs hardly a dull moment in the studio or on stage, captivating his audience by combining the integral influences of detroit techno, folk, disco all the way to soul and house. one of the most in demand tracks from the all night long album, snow gets a full single release as a result of the huge response from disco heavyweights horse meat disco, who took the time to contact us to tell us how much they love it. old school disco in every way, certainly not space and nothing nu about ita.. dfa darlings runaway turn it in a slow burning house direction that builds the tension until every last drop is wrung out in a sweaty pool on the dancefloor. nice.

lo fis mainman phil ward launched his solo persona lord ward with 2008 debut download single brooklyn blister. idj gave it 8/10

the third instalment of the apres vinyl series explores the indie disco dimensions of future classics 2 year old sunday afternoon session in sydney. when we commissioned gemma smith to produce four artworks for the series this angular and intense piece sat well with the spiky hot chip meets junior boys disco punk funk of melbourne 3 piece clubfeet. it also worked with adelaides sidwho, another promising newcomer whos recent 12inch on cage & aviarys the walls have ears imprint got rave reviews from horse meat disco, mock & toof, tim sweeney and optimo to name a few. millionaire is an early taster of the pop sensibilities of sids forthcoming solo album with future classic. sids also a member of the modular signed live disco act the swiss. chad and nathan took some time out from the future classic hq to turn in a remix of millionaire together with good friend bryan o callaghan who also happens to be head chef at the tilbury where aprÞs is held. bryan quickly became a firm friend of future classic after mudd and aeroplane were booked for sets at apres with bryan seeking us out, immediately impressing us with his unparalleled knowledge of rare disco and groove. last but definitely not least (since it made the a1) came pink frosts remix of evening star by another local sydney band todd sparrow. after a heavy vinyl digging session at redeye records,the stores vinyl buyer scott, handed nathan a cdr and the call was made then and there and we had our third apres release - an intentionally all australian installment!

nice price deal !!! excellent groovy melodic 2 track ep, very hypnotic !!! puett ahoi is a huge solo project from mr frank hermann (he is well known as a part of trick & kubic , released on labels like great stuff rec etc pp)

in perfect timing for the 10th bpitch control birthday, thomas muller presents his third solo release. born in paris, the berlin-elect has been in the city for about 2 years. certainly his current location has left an indelible mark on thomas creations - his deep and highly detailed soundscapes were already evident in the last release, >seduction< - a clear idiom into an increasingly dark realm. his current work continues consitently and ambitiously in the same vein.

contains solo house mixes and a fine dubstep mix by joker!

boris ross solo ep on his own luxaflex imprint. after a series of great remixes and releases on labels like oproof (rum), stolen moments and luxaflex its now time for the solo ep! an icredibly funkie house / minimal release for all of the headnodding crew out there. build like only boris can with its funky rhythm and fast edits and chords. some hidden vocals in there for your pleasure.. i want to ask you.. uhm..

redux hit their 9th release with the second offering from the very talented musician/ songwriter known simply as fernando. first appearing on the label with his solid cover of kick in the eye by legendary goth rockers bauhaus. fernando gained instant support from many djs and tastemakers, showing the world that he got the full package when it comes to being a talented recording artist .now hes back again to unleash the first of his original solo material from his forthcoming debut album, guaranteed to be a firm favourite with disco stallions , pump rockers and bearded ladies. scarecrows kicks the e.p off , setting the tone immediately with a rock steady bass groove , crisp synth stabs and catchy vocal snippets (from another famous goth influence) sprinkled on top that will stick in your head for days .bladerunner ups the energy a notch with some lively drums and a beefy bassline sure to shake any waistline (one size fits all). weird trippy textures and surging synth sounds keep it moving and occupy your brain whilst the groove kidnaps your feet and hips on the dancefloor.on remix duty is croatia s leading light and all round nice guy ilija rudiman. taking a slightly different approach for scarecrows, giving the track a deeper, moody feeling but still keeping the essence of the original. subtle pads and acid lines weave in and out as the groove pushes on and draws you closer in, dropping in to the break down and sending you off singing doop doop doop do do. this 12inch clearly showcases some of the freshest talent thats coming through the ranks and will instantly appeal to fans of reverso 68, tensnake and emperor machine to name a few strong examples. if youre feeling this then be sure to keep an eye/ear out for fernandos debut album coming soon on reduxà. this is just a taster

joss moog drops his 1st solo ep on minority after having successful previous outings on robsoul. fat mamma is a jacked up chicago track that will be doing the rounds with the likes of derrick carter & mark farina. rhodes trip is armed with deep chords and slick beats and is reminiscent of room 25. everything inside has all the right ingredients to kick start a party, tough beats, smooth vocal stabs and a killer bass line. joss finishes the ep off in style with a big jazz bass line, groovy keys and a hypnotic sax that would work the dance floor at any time of the night.

with this new ep tom clark makes an impressive return to the highgrade release program. following a collaboration with marcus schatz and most recently with benno blome, he now comes back as a solo artist. after only a few beats, you’ll be sure to recognise his signature sound. tom needs surprisingly few elements to build a unique atmosphere and his matchless grooves. on the title track “scorpio“ we find a deep, rolling bassline and a slightly orientally influenced vocal, combined with the typically unique clarkish synth leads, and we’re ready to go. it’s a track that continually keeps the excitement moving while never letting the cat out of the bag, and more than deserves the a-side. then we come to “albino“, also featuring sparkling synths and rolling drums that create an impression of fluidity and an unhurried beginnings, but we also end up in a waterfall… who would have known!? in conclusion comes “sand flea“, as lively as a box of fleas, but not nearly as aggrivating! mister clark is again at his best, with a love for detail, an innate sence for strange sounds and an a significant quantity of leisurely energy, this tune also really hits the mark. this is not the work of a newbie who produces an aggressive sound to prove his talents. the result is the feature of this ep: seldom has an understatement sounded so fresh. + digital-only bonus track “12 notes“!

3 straight up techno tracks, tough machine funk for the anti boring minimal massive! the first solo release from ben sims on theory for a very long time and it s a move away from his usual sample driven dj tools, what we have here is 3 straight up techno tracks, tough machine funk for the anti boring minimal massive. already getting hammered by james ruskin, paul mac, dj bone and of course, mr sims. this is one of many new projects lined up for release in 2009 from ben, so expect more theory action very soon.

incl. kolombo / sasse/ boogie drama rmx! nikitin – the fastest growing producer from russia, after appearing on gu finally coming out on native russian label – highway. coming out from nikitin & semikashev duo, now its nikitins solo work. as usual prime time blockbuster with scary theme!

magic balearic house / summer tune with a giant buzz! incl tocadisco remix

after a number of successful eps with his musical partner nuno dos santos on compost black label (their release have been supportet by big names like joris voorn, richard dorfmeister, mijk van dijk, karotte, alex attias, dubfire) its time for tj kongs first solo release feat house legend from the very first hour, mr. elbee bad.

nice price deal !!! already played by: andre galluzzi, anthony collins, matt star, frank leicher, nedzad berovic, syntec, locke...
the new artist ensemble familia loca aka audionova & en_tropic are back with their first solo-release. after very succesful tracks on their own digital label rezonant they now continue with this superb summer smasher! watch out for the guys from serbia!

in the sequence of numbers the seventh follows the sixth blow. this one is the first ever solo release by daniel d. curtis featuring three tracks. a sides first minutes already forebode the expressiveness of before we come. with well known techno structures in the background the magical spheres literally embrace and motivate every summer lover to a hip swing. after the first zweikarakter contributions and remixes, which are on pt006 (bachner & biereige - home summer) there is nothing more to mention than to listen, feel, and the artists request to get paid.

we are delighted to announce the wagon repair debut of montreal native stephen beaupre. one half of crackhaus, a long time collaboration with deadbeat, stephen has recently released solo material on labels from musique risque and ~scape, and put out his debut album on mutek’s own imprint in 2006. in honour of the great ancient persian empire, ‘achaemenid’ roams stridently with tight kick, clangorous melodic cascades and prodding rhythmic tones. ethereal string pads and moaning atmospherics imply conflict, narrated by catchy vocal passages from beyond the murky depths. a reverberant rhythmic synth line injects life into ‘lotus eaters’, with static vocal samples and penetrative melodic tones forming sonic structures around deep tom and rattled hat. grossly intoxicating, elements lull into a mellow haze before reanimating into a wildfire finale.

another wicked techno release in true yin yang style by odessa soundfreaks! funky, uplifting techno perfect for the dancefloor. after releasing tracks on various labels like submissions, subcult and special series its now time for a solo release on the infamous yin yang! including remixes by dj link (amigos labelboss), dj anali (straight from brasil) and dj mika!! great my bro !! dj link remix is my favorite :) full support !!! - axel karakasis, great remix from anali, already supporting ! - dj preach, supporting all of the remixes - pedro delgardo.

after releasing numerous classics such as novamens >lies< (with mr.pauli), the hasbeens >make the world go away< (with alden tyrell) and dreamdiscos >take me home<, the >dose< is back with another haunting solo lp on strangelife records. and this might very well be overdoses magnus opus so far. beautifull filmic melodies and tr808 beats tell us stories where charles bronson and john carpenter deal with sopranos mobstyle adventures somewhere in a cold war 70s timeframe. tragic, defeatistic drama only overdose can deliver!

>it is the time ep< is the first solo release by sabbo, sought after dj and producer, one of the busiest beat-makers in israel, and one fourth of dj/producer team, soulico. sabbo describes his style as bounce-hall: a lethal combination of reggae and dancehall riddims, infused with heavy bass and a party bounce feel, informed by club, dubstep and electro.
the vocalists on this ep were recorded in jamaica by sabbo and his long time partner (on many other projects), kutiman. also featured are vocals by zulu, chicagos leading dancehall artist. sabbos tracks have received heavy support on many blogs and websites such as discobelle, mad decent and pitchfork media.
sabbo has worked with some jamaica s finest - steven marley, damien marley & turbulence, to name but a few. locally, he collaborated with some of israel most notable musicians, while producing many chart topping hits for a new breed of artists, refreshing the stale israeli airwaves with a much needed dose of b o o ta y.

played by: monika kruse,laurent garnier, margaret dygas, richie hawtin, brothers vibe, tom clark,tim xavier, karotte and many more ! after the >yakamoz< debut on frankfurt based label >below<, the young talented matt brown comes on einmaleins with his first solo ep..!! the three tracks follow his house roots, with deep influences and groovy rhythms, vocal loops and soft synths..!! a very complete and strong release..!!

the smptm label is back again with another sick release! the a side sees dose & menace tackle psidream & pacific s runway track that was initially released on nightfall.. this remix couldn t be laying around doing nothing so no wonder benino syndrome snapped this up for another immense 12 inch!flip it over for menace taking it solo style with his thinking aloud tune.. oldskool vibes mixed in with proper future sounds!the syndrome force is up and running again and ready for global domination!
support: prolix, the upbeats, misanthrop, state of mind, black sun empire and more...

we love and admire roman fluegels solo work, as well as everything he has done with alter ego and his amazing klang imprint, so its an honor to release these tracks on turbo.

destruction records starts with his label owner himself rob stalker . he already released tracks on well know labels, like animasola, schubfaktor, madhouse, datablender and fatallic resignation. now its time for his first solo ep destroy everything . 4 extreme hard tracks between hard techno and hardcore with nasty distorted sounds, horrible vocals and powerful rough beats, running on a really high tempo.

the second body function relase, this time a stunning solo ep by the label-head himself. known for his productions and remixes for codec & flexor, he is dropping these hot tracks on his own imprint. the release is concerning between driving energy, reduced functionality and consciously chosen pathos. in codecs point of view the essential elements to invoke crawlies on the dancefloor >> repress!!

after their collaborations with the outside agency, mindustries returns with a great solo release on genosha recordings. once again they prove to have a unique style. these tracks will pierce through your minds and take you on a captivating trip.
dj support: the outside agency, daisy, mindustries, the dj producer ...

ben macklin & jay p have a string of productions behind them that spans the best part of the last two decades. ben has carved asuccessful solo career with releases on free2air and azuli, and as one half of sucker djs on toolroom and hed kandi. on top of this,he has remixed fedde le grand, space cowboy and wally lopez to name but a few. jay p is the alter ego of vern (of stretch & vernfame), projects include reflekt and superbass and his own mono-type records imprint. on top of this, he has written five tracks for the last kylie album, and has two on the brand new little boots album.joy malcolm needs little introduction: she delivered her excellent vocal performances throughout incognitos most successful album everone hundred degrees and risin, recorded songs with moby for his 2007 go the very best album release and also toured with him aswell as with the basement jaxx.

founding member and lead singer of the legendary 80s band imagination leee john... is one of rare artists to have continued with success a solo career whilst at the same time making appearances under the imagination name....leees eloquent sensual style vocals are now considered as household trademarks in the business..... this particular project sensuality comes from his very personal evolution in the jazz scene,where the already accomplished singer attained new heights...sensuality the hit single from his jazz album was heavily aired and charted highly on the billboard,here we find the original version exceptionally well re-visited by lem springsteen (mood ii swing) leon kibuka and sami dee who add an expansive feel necessary to touch new fans. watch this space.....summer hit material in the making

after setting 2007 alight with his award winning debut solo album a mind of its own karizma returns with the highly anticipated sequel: a mind of its own version 2.0 the upgrade! karizma continues to defy categorization as he moves between his customarily ferocious club bangers through downtempo burners, atmospheric soundtracks and even smoothed out soul with featured vocalists monique bingham, fruity and djinji brown on rap duty. karizmas trademark fusion of raw electronic grooves transcend through the house, broken, dubstep and so called funky house scenes, his raw style influencing beatmakers across the genres. karizma has been putting in the work in 2008 tearing up dancefloors the world over from on a mind of its own v2.0 the upgrade karizma has raised the bar once again as he continues to find new ways to rock clubs, cars and headphones worldwide.

4th single in fort knox fives >radio free dc remixed< series. sitar grooves and a monster baseline are in the mix for deekline and ed solo s remix of >funk 4 peace< featuring mustafa akbar and shunda k. on the flip the nextmen remix >insight<, perfect for your summer bloc party.

one of rough trades island 50th anniversary selection - 50 crucial titles, specially selected by us to highlight the unique contribution this seminal label has made to british music since 1959. the results of nick drakes solo sessions were as harrowing and stark as anything by robert johnson or charley patton. enclosed in an inner world of psychological distress, drake recorded pink moons dispatches from a private hell that was simultaneously terrifying and beautiful. both the lyrics and the melodic motifs are pared to the bone here, their simplicity making them all the more immediately striking. the most nakedly emotional and disturbing moment is probably parasite, a visceral but mysterious account of a disconsolate soul roaming through the world in search of succor, with drake taking the starring role, ultimately offering, take a look, you may see me in the dirt. this was the end of the road for nick drake in more ways than one, but just the beginning for the scores of songwriters subsequently inspired by his bleak but beautiful visions.

seventh solo album and the follow up to you & me, which received raving reviews, entered the us blues charts at no.1 and was awarded the best blues album of 2006 by classic rock magazine, uk. sloe gin effortlessly ranges through heavy blues and acoustic numbers alike, a textured flow.

ron trent presents the master plan >obama tribute<, a musical tribute to the election of barack obama. two versions of >melting pot< (one being the instrumental) combine layered speech excerpts over a dreamy, conga driven deep house beat w/an uplifting piano solo towards the end.