fresh pop like electro disco burner with a touch of french house 1998!! fits perfect in summer 2009...

the original instrumental mix of stardust was one of hed kandis favourites at el divino last summer, and with the new season already taken off with the ims and the opening fiestas last week, ibiza is the perfect place to drop the new vocal mix, which really sounds like the long awaited vocal version of pjanoo that has never seen the lights of the day. this adds a monster loleatta holloway sampling vocal to the large twisted disco groove of the original. a massive bomb that is set to be a big hit for the usuals! skylarks andy chatterley takes to the controls with a powerful interpretation, complete with sharp driving drums and an underlying techno rhythm. a more stripped down dub mix is enclosed also for those who like things a little bit darker and deeper. last but no by means least, tim hudson, fresh from his latest here comes the sun release on hysterical, turns in a hypnotic house groove to make you smile.

the wurst edits gang with another ny disco styled disco bangers, perfect dj food

chris special is destined for big things in 2009.original mix might be the most catchy tune on noir music to date and the whole soundscape of this track oozes summer, ibiza and happy people. we are taking no prisoners on this oneàà the perfect mix between credible tech house and the more commercial and catchy melodies. this tune would work perfectly in every club around the globe and yesàà thats how good it is.

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

excellent buena vistas social club influenced minimal tech action.... perfect to luciano & villalobos... huge floor reactions in the summer of 2009!!

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.

one year after >happy meal<, his first 12 on ed banger records, the man behind the uffie project is back with a determinative second ep, >p*n*m*b<. five exclusive tracks mixing in a perfect alchemy the futuristic electro of >constant ovulation< with the freshness of >the bright side< and the techno touches of >age 21< and >liisborg error<, finishing with the groovy cut beat of >flashin< outro

michel cleis (cadenza rec, la mezcla) with a typical chile- infected hypnotic techhouse - tribal - groover which rocks the floor for sure.... , plus the amazing original techhouse / deep house tune... tits perfect to ricardo & luciano

here comes the first record by mikkel metal on echocord colour. after his latest dubby album on echocord with vocals by paul st. hilaire, mikkel here comes up with a powerfull techno track with his unique dubby feeling. its absolutely perfect for the dancefloor, a little bit like his old stuff on kompakt. the bside is remixed by the berlin berghain resident marcel dettmann. marcel is one of the most productive artist at the moment, and besides his own imprint mdr he is releasing on ostgot tun + other labels. its a powerfull remix, a mixture of techno and the new dubstep sound

sven tasnadi is a producer who, with every release, audibly and gracefully takes his style down the many different avenues of house and techno cityà his latest, brave work for poker flat then could perhaps be described as a midnight drive down main street, tempted by and lingering at some of the darker side streets, yet journeying on regardlessà.! its a fantastic ride from tasnadi, that sees two versions of the title cut plus a perfect b side track included for good measure. >habanero< is a tough, tracky concoction of thick bass led percussion, warbling, building sci-fi synths and classy hi-end hats. the unmistakable groove begins low and simply builds upwards, creating a 10 minute cabride through ultra-modern tech house, cuba style! we wont spoil the fun with the tingling breakdowns key momentà but theres also a (without trumpet) version on the b1à.! carrying on the chunky, dramatic vibes, >piri piri< dubs things out as a blissful and unique synth line carries this beautiful journey track along its honest and respectful path. a wonderfully resolute deeper moment from tasnadi, the phasing vocal stutters and pads play together with the central in delightful harmony, reminding us of the producers ear for touching and timeless arrangements

you want summer feeling? here it is!morgenklang is presenting their new release >la primera cancion e.p.< on ftw recordings. the story of creativity continues. in this package you will find three varied tracks with spanish guitars, vocals & a grooving feeling. perfect produced from our two head combo morgenklang & a great remix from zdenko grbavac. this release fits perfect for all summer open air events. make sure for yourself to be a part of this groove and take a listen into it...

d.i.m. is back with this new party monster! after several profile remixes for depeche mode, chromeo, the presets, tiga or midfield general the mysterious producer from germany sat together with his friend tai to deliver the big time bassline tech-banger >lyposuct< - a track to be sure to destroy any dancefloor, hit! on the flip you get a fantastic groovy house-techno remix by youngstar noob who has recently remixed the likes of tiga, popof or dancearea and preparing his first release together with brodinski. his deeper house groove, bleeps and climaxes are perfect for upcoming ibiza season or any summer rave! big hit!! d.i.m. will play clubs and festivals in ibiza, uk, italy, brasil, spain and germany this summer

basti grub is a specialist for xtraordinary and outstanding productions.. loving music from his early childhood on and he seems to have a different approach to electronic dance music. these 2 tunes here are wonderful rhythm driven latino techno tracks with spanish guitars and wonderful auto tune vocals,... sommertag is the perfect open air tech house tune and hihihihahaaa could be the next number one in the brazilian baile pop charts even though it perfectely works on any european dancefloor too.... additionally we have a tech housey dancefloor tool rework by dj emerson

after a winter break and a with new focus on original and forward thinking house, boe is back for 2009 with one of the hottest detroit artists to break onto the scene in years. kris wadsworth is a man who truly has his own unique production style. for years the term minimal has been banded about for music with little soul, originality and that essence of dance music, a groove. kris is a guy whose interpretation of minimalistic music oozes all of these qualities and much, much more, stripped down, funked up house that takes the listener back to when house was raw, full of energy and brimming with soul. his production resembles that of an early herbert, crunching and twisting his way though drum samples and polished chords to create a sound that is simple and intoxicating yet difficult to copy. less, it seems, is most definitely more. dig is kris first four-track ep and showcases his sound through four slices of deep, groovy late night house. the first track the depths of is kris sound summed up in just under nine minutes. the first three minutes belong to a long intro that builds and builds through vox snippets, stab samples, synth chords and h-hats that ride the groove. the track breaks down only to kick back in with a chunky snare and trippy pads to whip the listener into a frenzy. macrotones is a wonky late night rhythm synth track that wouldnt sound out of place at fabric at 7am. on the flip, white bread kicks off where the depths of left off, a catchy rhythm with swinging stabs and moody chords. a growling, gut-moving baseline makes the track a real dance floor favourite. the final track on the ep is haunted house a deep houser with a delayed bassline perfect for those late-night moments.

the mighty soundmen on wax unleash 3 of their latest & greatest projects showcasing new talent to the label as well as some familiar names & faces. the wipe the needle boys kick things off with their collab with vocalist eddie stockley pure soulful smoothness with live guitars and classy drums. fresh from their outing on louie vegas vega imprint, djn project make their sow debut with æbeautiful people. instant hooky melody and as ever with the label a vocal to just die for, makes for the perfect combination. finally, defected artist dolls combers provides the killer remix on tyron dixons æbring it back bursting with hooky, catchy piano riffs, big vocals, and a steady moody bass. a major ep from an institutional label.

now out for real. hot on promo with support from masters at work, miguel migs, and more. a feel good disco house track perfect for the summer with a male vocal, female harmonies and some funky guitar(think tortured soul or brand new heavies). remixed by jon cutler on the flip. 180g vinyl

3rd release on klimaks comes from the russian talent andrey loud. releases on craft, robotronic and starter + an award for best techno dj in russia has brought mr. loud to the a-league of tech and techno over the past couple of years. we are proud to present the heaven officer and bonus track 2 the moon on klimaks. both solid and funky beasts with an irresistable melody hook on top - both hitting that fine line between progressive and techy house the perfect blend for the primetime hours. the renowned milton channels from colombia delivers his usual quality stamp on the track making it more energetic and crowdpleasing with the great drops and builds...

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. jones best post disco album recorded in nassau, bahamas, with a truly remarkable studio band, including the legendary reggae rhythm team of sly dunbar and robbie shakespeare, along with marianne faithful collaborator barry reynolds on guitar. the songs are generally arranged in an innovative, ahead of their time way (echoey yet spare, with lots of deep bass) that owes a bit to dub and in any case provides a perfect backdrop for jones queen of the undead vocals. highlights include the proto rap walkin in the rain, (by easybeats / ac/dc auteurs vanda and young) and a spooky cover of bill withers use me.

its played by richie hawtin, monika kruse, someone else, brothers vibe, anthony collins! with boogie nights he presents a strong track with a heavy bassline, filled with lots of percussions and a nice delayed vocal sample. first part of senkel comes with deep subs and is more dry until the break. beware of the nice clap, that excels impressive in every drumfree second! excellent work! patrick reiths remix of boogie nights is a rollin, massive submonster. he used only a few cutted vocalsnippets from the original track for his breaks. perfect for the prime time

digitaline, the swiss experts in organic grooves and trippy rhythms, are releasing the second record of zurich based label cityfox. the vinyl features 2 long tracks, both telling their own story. the title track seeking attention builds up slowly, a perfect tool to integrate in dj sets, and starts its full power towards minute 5:00. with the catchy vocals and perfectly simple percussion, seeking attention is for sure one of this years summer anthems. it has one thing in common with the b-side track altra - a smart vocal combined with an undeniably tricky groove that makes all of you dance, with no exception. summer can come!

the ibizencos pacha resident sebastian gamboa delights us with muevelo follow up: feel it!! its exactly what you can expect from a perfect summer club tune!

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.

its already well-known that cocoon recordings is a sucker for tracks that stand out of the usual field of - lets be honest - often uniformly reduced tech-house, and the past nine years of the labels history have proven this sustainably. and the rhein-neckar area based team flatner/lopazz are again two hot candidates to leave their very special mark on the summer of 2009. after all, circlemusic manager alex flatner is rocking the floors as a dj and producer for already 10 years now, having been releasing for labels such as harthouse or black nation, whereas the heidelberg-born stefan eichinger aka lopazz has made himself a name with releases on imprints from the likes of output, international deejay gigolo and mainly get physical. together they celebrate a very funky understanding for percussive techno, which is setting highly meaningful moments for the primetime, particularly by means of lascivious vocals. i wanna take you all night long, for sure! and you definitely cant find a better expression for the perfect pounding symbiosis between bass-focused club stompers and economically dosed pop elements than its time to make up your mind.

vinyl only !! mysterious artist here round 2 ... big summer tracks a-side for dj sneak fans b-side perfect for your open air party.... exclusive on decks.de

new york’s talented cielo resident, ibizian willie graff joins forces with fellow ibizian house activist guiseppe tuccillo in this late-night jam. after numerous quality release on labels like drumpoet community, liebe*detail or jimpster’s freerange the ibizian combo stikes back on circus company. this 3 tracker is quite complete. on a side youll get some >snerata< for your picktime with a housy flavor. power is inside : feel the bass, feel the keys… the b side leads us to some deeper vibes. rucula is a delicious house track to play on build up time. warm athmosphere, five star deep house… then the ep close down with >do it<. here we are still in the deep but in a more tooly direction. perfect one to play. ladys and gentleman, come on and dive into willie graff & tuccillo fantastic flow !!!

this will be a big one in both techno and disco circles... do not sleep!
subdance is proud to announce their debut ep by the italian techno music legend lory d! last year we already heard some brand new things from lory, when, after 6 years without any new releases, he published two new twelve inches on the scottish label wireblock. æplisskenÆ on subdance is another stroke of genius from the roman as he comes up with two more classic examples of his unmistakable trademark sound, sombre and enigmatic, disturbing and fascinating, euphoric and energetic, powerful and direct! the a sideÆs æbank robberyÆ is a fresh interpretation of the track of the same name from john carpenter s æescape from new yorkÆ soundtrack. lory musically transports carpenterÆs apocalyptic visions of the last days into the new millennium. the brooding bass line and haunting atmospheres push the listener to an otherworldly dimension. this is loryÆs own masterpieceà lory d in technicolor and cinemascope! the b sideÆs ædisso bassÆ aims for the dance floors immediately. a perfect techno-electro track where exploding synthesizer cascades meet fragile melodies and archetypal lory d bass lines, each with a mind of their own. redshape, another techno music legend, is responsible for the mastering of both tracks. amazing stuff!

harada worked studiowise for a lot of well-known artists in the scene whilst he releases his own sound on labels like micro.fon, trapez, audio therapy uk, hope uk, freakwaves, greatstuff and many more renowned record companies in germany or across the border. for his third release on blufin he teamed up with jerl (mbf, get digital), delivering some beautiful summer sounds. phunklariques edit of sunday bells underlines his status as key artist of the electronic musicscene one more time, using his sense for shuffles and drumming he created a perfect choice for club sets.

played by brothers vibe , gerd janson (running back)... introducing two brand new lindstrom tracks: the magnificent and disturbing the perfect symmetry the leftover ep came about when prins thomas, todd terje and smalltown supersound were let into the lindstrom vaults so to speak. lindstrom makes a lot of music obviously (he has one album out this year already with prins thomas and another one with christabelle coming in october), and these were two tracks just laying around that he hadnt thought about releasing. when both prins thomas, todd terje and his label insisted that the tracks had to be released, he decided it was maybe a good idea to make another 12inch since it had actually been a while since the last one. and we are all happy by that. these are some of his finest moments. his signature melodies and sound are all here ready set dancefloors on fire. hope you like them as much as we do. enjoy!

dave dk needs no introduction, since his debut moodmusic album “lights and colours” he s been busy travelling the world preaching his trademark electronic deep house sound and remixing florian kruse, tigerskin and seva k for labels baalsaal, global underground and dirt crew among other things. for the new moodmusic release dave packs 2 tracks from the album in new edits as well some major remix biz from ada (areal, irr) and russ gabriel (mobilee, ferox) remixing cinema paraiso was ada s choice, the epic floating, almost balearic feel to it fitted perfectly the fine hand of ada and her perfect production values. starting with a rough 303 bassline, building an intense but deep affair buidling into a hypnotic frenzy of old school acid and modern electronics ! from the feedback from the few selected djs who got their hands on this gem, ada s remix is allready in groove mag top-10 ! the b-side coimbra, a rocking house belter with neat sample editing and the dave dk bassline juggling between the low end and the ultra low sub. russ keeps much of the original intact, deepening the groove with his funk injected beats and some lush detroit influenced chord action like we know and love from him. as a bonus we include the original mix for those vinyl lovers out there !

the debut 12inch from finnish duo hannulelauri! first up is glittering night, conjuring visions of 8 bit videogame soundtracks applied to the dancefloor, or an alternative theme to the movie robocop (which lauri seems to have a strong affinity for), with shimmering electric synth chords washing over a commodore 64 groove before a peter hook soundalike drops a lovely bassline, making new order comparisons inevitable (a good thing!). perfect late night machine funk. next is sally 2000, a more introspective piece with insistent digital strings providing the foundation for a childlike toy chime melody, pulsating bass and more as layer upon layer builds to a fuzzed out, pixelated yet beatless climax. finally, the late night vibe continues as sally 2000 gets a version from finlands techno/house master jori hulkkonen who works the tracks pleading strings into a more dancefloor friendly mix, adding perfectly tuned drums and a nice, fat kick but keeping the synth melodies intact and the tempo slower than your normal electrohouse jam. adventurous djs looking for alternative moods need look no further! another strong flexx release.

ed’s first offering for autoreply references the early building blocks laid down by pioneers such as carl craig or robert hood twisting & turning them with his own crisp production & drum programming with the end result being a unique contemporary take on modern dancefloor techno. both tracks effortlessly build teasing as they progress sometimes climaxing but always leaving you thirsty for more. the ballroom is a deep complex work that starts its journey showing the characteristics of a light stepping waltz - as the track progresses something more sinister starts to emerge & the mood subtlety transfers to a dark prominent space tango. this track will not only make you dance, it will also make you feel nervous & excited! the well tempered clavier – this track has it all: dancefloor bomb - dj tool – 9 ½ minutes of absolute linear pleasure making a statement from the word go with its solid kick and catchy lead synth floating in and out of the mix building to an unmissable break which is guaranteed to get cheers from the dancefloor + beyond. serious techno for serious djs. linienwerk – this is the perfect track to help build a room or wake up an afterparty, beautifully paced with an organic feel not to mention the dark synth stabs that seem to cover the entire stereo field.

baby ford has been making electronic music since the late 1980Æs and is regarded by most as having been one of the key players in the uk acid house scene. since then he has steadily released countless numbers of compositions ranging from the chart topping æoochy koochyÆ and æford traxÆ to the blissfull underground walks in space that have recently appeared on labels such as perlon not to mention the work he has done with fellow collaborators such as ian æeonÆ loveday as minimal man, mark broom and thomas melchior on his own highly respected ifach, trelik & pal sl imprints. 2008 saw the hugely popular re-issue of minimal manÆs æmake a moveÆ on trelik & now the boys take things to the next level with a rework of æmake your own sunshineÆ which was one of the stand out tracks from the 4th release on the pal sl label æbford 14&#8242,,,,. now complete with deep haunting vocals, a stunning minimal man remix not to mention a cheeky acappella this record which already boasts deeply infectious keys and a warm analog house bassline looks set to become one of the most essential tunes of the summer months being perfect for the peak time set as well as the sun rise after party making sunshine with deep house & techno followers alike! this latest offering on pal sl label comes as a new joint partnership with london based independent store juno which since 1996 has been devoted to selling first 12&#8243,,,, records, then cdÆs & now digital downloads with the manufacture of high quality vinyl pressings being their latest forte which aims to keep the vinyl side of this business very much alive for our future generations. this ep was mastered by the legendary kevin metcalfe of æthe soundmastersÆ who has worked as an engineer at rca records, cts and townhouse studios. kevin mastered bford 9 and the entire ifach catalogue not to mention ædiamond dogsÆ by david bowie, as well as countless projects with lee æscratchÆ perry & king tubby. make your own sunshine!

supported by: raresh, phil weeks , alex neri , ilario alicante, dave ellesmere, dandy jack, sonja moonear , ralf, krakatoa!! this is a recently born and emergent deep house label, produced by lorenzo chiabotti(iena saw), that is a perfect mix of groove, rhythmic, a powerfull bass line and a definitely catchy chord. the e.p. contains also a >ika red rice< remix, realized by ilario alicante, young talented dj from tuscany, resident at tenax club. he made different realeses for most of the best labels like cecille rec. second track is another >ika red rice< remix, made by federico grazini, famous italian dj-producer resident at tenax club too. the label is composed of two members, paolo rossano aka pato donald, dj resident at doctor sax, the famous turin after-party, and lorenzo chiabotti, producer and live performer of the project called iena saw (vinyl club/ibiza)

limited to 300 copies supported by someone else, alejandro vivanco, ali kuru and more... ultraphat deep dubby infected tribal techhouse, sounds perfect to cadenza, lomidhigh... very hypnotic flavour

meleon music celebrates to the first anniversary of meleon music a special release, which is called weekend with three spicy and crunchy, minimal and technoid tunes! weekend presents three different artists on this ep,which give a fantastic sense for the hot soup and the perfect trip for the beginning weekend!

the mysterious yet prolific berliner, lars wickinger, returns to living with this fantastic new ep. three solid yet mesmerising and catchy dancefloor tracks. since his last visit to the label lars has been refining his sound even further. releasing on more trendy labels than you can shake a stick at and even investing in real life hardware! oh yes hardware! remember that? the awkwardly titled alicia @ the wonderland is a tight, rolling, pleasing tease of a song that finally delivers in superb style - one you have to play all the way to the end! when that vocal drops, oh my, dancefloor craziness for sure. greenland is a tight bouncy number with an infectious groove and well placed vocal snatches and more than forgivable sax samples. the swing side of the moon somewhat lives up to its name with it s swinging dark vibe - perfect b2 material. classy stuff all the way through.

stephen hellm is back on k-records with a brand new release called “taste”, without a doubt a perfect title that really says it all. in the original version you get carried away by a dreamy melody and very subtle nature sounds in the background. listen to it at home lying in bed, or float above the dance floor in your favorite club. this is a multipurpose track.robert babicz has taken the remix side for his account. with some extra punch, a pulsating acid line, a sharp synth and even a piano riff, the master himself made it a real dance floor killer.

jefferson velazquez returns on his own imprint with a deep and intimate record. perfect for the warm summer nights. superb remix from the datcha musik maestro: oleg poliakov.

simone tavazzi is doing great releases lately on a bunch of famous italien labels like analytic trail, agile, loose, perc trax and renovatio. again he shows he is a musical mastermind and comes with his answer on todays dancemusic. perfect blend for those late hours at the clubs.

with the natural selction release fresh in our heads reeko already presents his next big hit on his own label! very well crafted techno for the serious beats lovers. witchcraft is the perfect title for this creepy spaced out techno. you will cry for your mommy when you hear this played on a proper soundsystem in a dark room filled with smoke.

hard ton is a very welcome new addition to the dissident clan, and yet another old school analogue kit freak. time to jack is raw acid business that breaks into falsetto vocals half way thru before diving back into jacking analogue territory. a sure-fire winner for summer. marilyn is lush deep and dreamy dance-pop full of vocal hooks and sublime synth textures, perfect for the end of night and late morning sets

the 4th reference of the swiss/argentinean label dilek records intends to express the love for the music with this deep and intense release. we are offering you a masterpiece made by mike wall. he managed to make a perfect connection between minimal techno, groovy beats and this incredible voice that drives you far away, to start your own journey and experience this excellent sound structure from the beginning till the end. he is a great rising artist, and also the label manager of orphik recordings. a name to remember and follow. the remixers are none of the less then our guide, alexi delano, miro pajic and the duo franco bianco & nacho benedetti.

excellent fourth release on the subcult label, this time featuring fer br & aka carl, the prolific dj mika & new talent on the block kali. fer br & aka carl deliver a wicked a side 45rpm cut with their track pulchritudinous an epic tribal builder with some great chord action that will be perfect for those peak-time sets. flip for dj mika previously releasing on labels such as mastertraxx, yin yang & innervate, dropping a proper heads-down percussive bomb called masha that will ignite the floor. new act kali then finishes of the record perfectly with filter funk a tuff yet as the name suggests funkier cut that works really well. another great release of one of the strongest new labels around

a great vocal tune with all the ingredients of a fresh and modern house slammer - perfect for the summer! next to the original versions, we have two fantastic remixes by juan kidd & felix baumgaertner in their typical pumping trademark sound. for all the tech-house heads, a stomping remix by norman zube is included, reducing the track to a hypnotic groove monster!

incl. rmxs by hugo & dragosh !! over the past few years the pair have been building a reputation on the leeds club circuit for their dj skills. their first forays in the studio saw them produce the single tongue , which once picked up on by lawler, went on to be a regular in his sets and a catalyst in his decision to get the guys aboard the good ship viva. their take on the jack ep, cemented that decision and the label head now gives them the chance to truly present themselves to the world with this debut release. opening track osasuna see s the duo create a wonderful percussive track. built around a deep sax melody that will have the floor grooving. superb drum programming, with lashings of bongo work, make this a perfect opener to the e.p. and one that will easily make its mark in the current, refreshing, house sound... who better to remix osasuna than lawler s most recently unearthed diamond, romanian dragosh. ..

cortney tidwell has confirmed details of the first single to be taken from her forthcoming album boys which is – according to tidwell – >about two kids in love, fighting, and they eventually kill themselves. its a modern day romeo and juliet.< undeniably one of the most electronic songs shes written, it calls upon diverse influences like new order and depeche mode and packs a typically impressive melodic punch. the track will be available as a special single edit, and is accompanied by exclusive mixes and an a cappella version. after the success of ewan pearsons remix of the title track to her debut album dont let stars keep us tangled up (a pitchfork track of the year 2007) duties are this time handled by simon baker and daphni. bakers remixes for radioslave and simian mobile disco have confirmed his status as one of the most exciting djsand producers around, and he gives the track a technicolor tech-house workover perfect for summer twilight. daphni – aka dan snaith, aka caribou – has meanwhile turned in a fourteen minute monster, a trippy techno bastard that sneaks up gently, growing relentlessly until it leaves listeners dizzy and euphoric.

this is the first ep from claude vonstrokes new album due out october, 2009. it represents the deeper, moodier shades of the full-length project. the lead track, >aundy< is featured prominently as the closing music for claudes epic fabric 46 mix to be released on the same day as this vinyl. it is also a homage to the 90s drum bass sound of people like ltj bukem and good lookin records. on the flip, >storm on lake saint claire< is a vibing summer track that builds and sways with cascading melodies raining down on your ears. it is a perfect building block for bridging the gap between moody house and big room thunder.

>there is nothing more alive or energetic than crystal fighters dazed & confused. offering raved-up folktronica and minimal electro pop and veering from fischerspooner-style euphoria to animal collective-toned delicacy time out crystal fighters reputation has rocketed in 2009, perhaps due to their uncanny ability to create carnage at every performance. loud & quiet forget what you think you know about londons party scene, crystal fighters have the perfect remedy for those jaded eyes and ears< fact