as the world ushered in 2011, motech records celebrated 10 years on the world electronic music scene. like any organization that stands the test of time, motech has watched trends come and go, all the while maintaining its quality output of material from artists around the globe. motech records has moved forward by returning to the sound of its inception, unabashed detroit techno.

vinyl only. auf matrosen, ole! renate schallplatten kicks off with a great ep of wareika with remixes by dop and acid pauli. wareikas original is a remake of an old german sailor song which is perfectly >interpretiert< by the three guys from hamburg. acid paulis mountain girl remix has a more cluby appeal but still keeps the vibe of the original. the crazy boys of dop totally flip all parts of the original into a new wave-eurodance-timetravel journey. early support and heavy plays by justin bieber, lady gaga, jack sparrow and all other big balled mainplayers of the westfalen tekkno scene

8 bit continue their tradition of presenting the next names to break through in the german underground scene, with this new ep from rills. alongside the endless boulevards and among the industrial turins countless blocks, in the heart of mirafiori, two steps away from the factory of the italian motor city, rills grows up with metal beats and, in a town in a non stopping musical turmoil, falls in love with the electronic melody. we all know him from his great work with the >everybody ep< on the romanian label all inn records. rills is resident dj at club gamma and doctor sax, the most loved breakfast of turins electronic mornings.

such is the importance of russells contribution to the modern music scene that many consider his work to be untouchable but several modern day producers have carefully picked out key elements of his songs whilst recording entirely new and up to date soundtracks. yam who?, faze action, singer mary moore, nycs pocketknife have worked hard to create entirely new instruments and vocals with additional remix work coming from radio slave. in addition peter gordon who worked with arthur russell on many of the original releases has collaborated. adding his musicianship to the newly created cover of >go bang<. further collaborations from arthurs friends and musicians, steven hall & joyce kirby, also provide a new version of >lucky cloud< which is produced by nycs pocketknife.

the miracles club is a group from portland, oregon featuring members rafael fauria, honey owens and ryan boyle. fusing elements classic chicago acid house, world music, experimental pop and contemporary dance. they have been adding a new and vibrant energy to the west coast us club scene over the last 12 months. cutters records brings us the >light of love remixes< ep which has all the makings of a mid 80s house party except on the dance floor is a giant cosmic rug to float you through space and time. >light of love< is the psychedelic piano house jam from the deepest depths of a dank dark rave cave and cut copy have reworked it into an entrancing dancefloor gem. also included is a dubbed out house mix by new yorks ever-consistent neurotic drum band. and dont sleep, because on the flip miracles club journey into classic 909 house with two versions of their jam >so hot<. it feels like the second coming of jack, but believe… its the rise of a new dawn!

after touching the sky with the first 12 inch, the fiakun boys come back to load a second reference signed by robin masters orchestra. oliver marquardt in collaboration with desney bailey bring us to a classic house tune, full of nuances and romance >dance with the moon< is completed with two high level remixes. sasse, on the one hand, reinterpret the original with a lighter mixture that brings us to a more organic scene. on the other hand, matthias vogt, draws us with a more mixed present, leaving aside his musical education to give us a very very tasty remix for hot nights

having opened 2011 with the splendid debut by young and talented ana helder from rosario (argentina), comeme is back with its third release this year and is as usual a display of unpindownable style that demonstrates once again these musicians have a firm understanding of rhythms and dancing and, most of all, want to communicate to very different people and not just to a certain musical context. chilean pop is a true special ep that digs up comemes connections in santiago de chile and sees some of the most beloved artists of the label remixing a couple of bands from the current and awfully exciting underground chilean pop music scene, a real breeding ground of young music talents at the moment.

uk producer chris colburn has found fresh inspiration from a revived and maximised techno scene and is set to make a return via this 2 track ep for alan fitzpatricks 8 sided dice imprint.

praterei are back with their third instalment, again one for the heads and the hips alike. as per, pseudonyms are the order of the day and 7 citizens returns with more chicago synthestry in the form of >quietus<. the remix comes from force/emerge and proffers a gritty low slung alternative. as for the conundrums, 7 citizens has recently collaborated on one side of a huge double 12 inch release with one of the most in demand producers on the scene. and force/emerge...is copper mayfield too obvious? check!

gobble gobble is a majestic and pulsating force drawing as much from the visceral and poetic indie rock of pixies as the electronic production of dan deacon or crystal castles, while remaining entirely unclassifiable. these canadians have created a grass-roots movement with their mobile rave infinitour 2010 which lasted from june to november and saw them playing suburban gardens, private homes, small indie venues, as well as pop montreal and cmj. hundreds of blog posts by the likes of stereogum and nme, a series of amazing singles, an appearance on debontons 2nd compilation, and a nomination by pitchfork as best new hope of 2011 have secured their position as poster children for the brave new pop scene. with boring horror they give their listeners not just the single by the same name, but also a b-side (eat sun, son) and two other original bonus tracks (seizure to the metronome, as well as two remixes commissioned by debonton to spice up the package. generous, emotional, exciting, and completely avant-garde, gobble gobble is a hurricane of freshness for the audience and the listener. limited edition of 500 units worldwide.

san francisco-based producer antiserum steps up for dub police with two unique collaborations, featuring local producers ill-esha and 12th planet respectively. his music is a masterfully crafted fusion of influences that results in a sound entirely his own, balancing light against dark and colour against pure bass pressure. showcasing a deft musicality as well as an unrivalled talent for system shaking productions, antiserum is taking the scene by storm. releases on narco.hz, s.c.u.m and argon amongst others have already propelled him to the forefront of the rapidly growing american dubstep scene, with plenty more still to come. on the a side, he is joined by ill-esha on >zephyr<, a sick g-funk inflected roller. skittering hi-hats and tough drums lay the foundations on this one, with the deep, smooth bass sweeping underneath. the vibrant synths weave in and out of each other with ease, swimming around the mix and swelling expansively through the speakers. on the flip he teams up with 12th planet on the massive >purple & gold<. the g-funk influences continue to flow through this track, pinned down by a hard bassline and taut drums. the shimmering synths sliding over the top of the percussion and off into the atmosphere give the track an epic stop-in-your-tracks effect.

benton is making a name for himself in the dubstep scene with his dark and brooding productions. he has released on labels like boxclever and biscuit factory but he is most well known for his tracks on n-types wheel & deal imprint.

our man francesco grant from italy returns to the mothership with four funky-as-hell tech-house tunes and sure floorfillers on his revolution ep ! he produces his own unique style of cut-ups, field recordings, sampling and packs all into nice kickin? percussions and basslines. his first two releases already made quite an impact on the scene with his still selling first great release body work and his second organic ep.

with its first 4 singles the spanish label apersonal music made its way rapidly into the highlights of the modern nudisco scene. on its 5th effort they release their first all original tracks ep betting hard on the dynamic and innovative melodies of volta cab, a young producer from the russian city of ulyanovsk. volta cabs music pieces have been gaining attention in the underground music scene through out the internet for some time now, a sound strongly influenced by the 80s sound and pop-culture which will finally hit the stores shelves this year. for apersonal s 5th volta cab delivers 4 original & unique tracks which gives form to this very musical and personal ep. standing out is the main single of the ep >why you come back here< on which volta cabs original vocals play along with catchy elements of disco and soul wich he masters with his unique style. feels like starsky & hutch on acid. >volta cab comes from mother russia and brings us into the neon future. into the times when the war is over and everyone in the universe loves one another in the interstellar dance to synth pop music.<

a seriously jampacked new compilation featuring only brand new and exclusive tracks! >forward to the past<, according to label boss steve bug, renders homage to the period between 85 and 92, traversing the heady sounds of chicago house, acid, new york house and early detroit techno. the album amasses an all star cast from across the board including the talents of steve bug, martin landsky, clé, redshape, ribn, the revenge, deetron, sasse, kink & neville watson and more. >forward to the past< takes in many of todays rising talents alongside faithful veterans of the scene. its really a joy to hear how these top class producers, both vintage and modern, each add their own spin and re-interpret the sounds of the past. complete with audiophile-approved analog tape mastering, and the highest production values around, its a wonderful tribute to the past, present and future of electronic music.

chilean born dinky is a long standing resident at panorama bar. her warm, technical house sound, underpinned by intricate rhythmic and harmonic elements is a much loved staple of the scene. >take me< is a wonderful meeting of thuggish house and soul-infused, feel-good energy. a surprise break leads to unexpected vibes and a brief encounter with some rhodes keys action. >polvo< is a psychedelic ride through more cerebral moments, possessing the power to truly lock you in. the extended passages of this breezy, garage-house hybrid just highlight dinkys instincts for dramatic timing.

its now more than 20 years that arnaud le texier started his dj career in the west of france and in the paris club scene. since he moved to london five years ago, le texier has been able to put his stamp on the european techno scene, being label head of safari electronique and regular dj at fabric. his debut ep for cocoon recordings is borne by le texiers deep understanding of melancholy melodies, especially >elusanes< with its piano keystrokes coming directly from the basement and the ample detroit strings proves with hymn-like intensity that deep sensuality and unquestioning dancefloor ecstasy can be two sides of the same medal. besides a beat-less version of >elusanes<, the hypnotic >nightleads< with its bass guitar theme does already whet your appetite for the next sunrise in the balearic dunes

the next release on claap is a joint venture between two label favourites. on side a, nikola galas >oasy< and >paradise (tool)< are two very tightly structured affairs! perfectly produced and oh so functional, they are another strong proof of the reasons for which nikola has been making waves in the scene for more than a decade. the overall feel in both tracks follows the same path along nikolas previous work on rekids and ibadan records, amongst others, along with releases on his own label escada music. we are also very glad to welcome a long time favourite john dimas. hailing from the beautiful city of thessaloniki in greece, john is a young and aspiring dj and producer who has been working with labels such as d julzs exciting bass culture. john has been steadily making a strong impression with his colourful, solid and passionate dj performances! >get it< is a very groovy, playful and smart track. reminiscent of older chicago house with a fresh touch. to round up the package, label head gummihz offers a disco orientated >get down mix...

2010 was an incredible successful year for nosferatu, with no doubt the biggest highlight of them all, hosting his own area at trillogy 2010! as a tribute to this night he hit the studio with some of his good and well - known friends in the scene, which resulted into this wonderful 4 tracker on enzyme records. the tracks sick of it all (feat. evil activities) and hate on yourself (feat. the viper) can already be called real floor fillers.poop (feat. ruffneck) and hope dissolves (feat. outblast) have a more experimental character, but they definitely know how to bring movement to every dance floor around the globe!

the record meanders from sunday through to wednesday with a mix of heavy grooving rhythmical percussion and playful melodies. the creation is an intimate sound, playing around with field recording and self recorded instruments. >any given sunday< sees spieltrieb insinuate an early morning club atmosphere, with a lovely distorted e-piano and commanding drops. following on are three more tracks each with their own character and charm, in all a four-track debut that sets the scene for whats yet to come.

anyone who has been keeping a close eye on londons vibrant house scene will have noted sundays fuse parties bringing some of the strongest names in house music to its loyal following over the past few years. now, this word-of-mouth underground institution launches its label arm, fuse london with >sagamore/rotondo< by enzo siragusa.

pure and sexy electro from one of the finest guys on the electro scene right now, as1 emerges from the shadows for his second vinyl ep for last known trajectory. including a selction of transient force favourites, the vibes here are futuristic, dystopian, often desolate and intense, but every step of the way is pure electro soul!
strictly limited edition includes matte poster print.

maya jane coles was one of the biggest sensation of 2010 with the ep >what they say<, released under real tones records. the 23 years old anglo-japanese dj topped legal download sites charts, and this ep put her and the label under the spotlights. now is the time for the awaited remixes, especially the track >what they say< which has appeared to the eyes of the public as highly inspired by 90s house music and particularly by marc kinchens style while in facts, maya jane coles influences encompass many different styles, ranging from hip hop and trip-hop to dub, and nights out in londons drum & bass/ jungle underground scene.
early djs supports and feedbacks by the martinez brothers, reboot, ryan crosson, dennis ferrer, delano smith, laurent garnier, lee curtis, matthew styles, michel cleis, steve bug, sascha dive, damian lazarus, shawn reeves, raresh, dj t, lee foss, robert dietz, anja schneider, jimpster, deetron, sebo k, djulz, nick curly, culoe de song, tony humphries, dj spinna ...

pingipung are proud to present >unframe<, the debut album of the young russian duo wols. while self-proclaimed insiders have mainly kept their ears tuned to releases from the uk, a lively dubstep scene has been thriving for years in the russian federation. and so wols bring more to the floor than just a bass whip.
code for free digital download included.

rising star of londons underground house and techno scene and french native, robin ordell is causing a stir with his deep, bassy productions and regular feats behind the decks. >the show<, his first release for leftroom is an absolute corker!!

videopacolypz is a side project coming from dutch jungle / breakcore / dubstep producers deformer. they are strong players amongst the progressive electronic music scene for years already and are about to release a new album and limited 7inch single entitled >videopacolypz g2012<. this release is based on the philips >videopac g7000< gameconsole that came out back in 1978. with the limited choice of sounds coming from this computer, a complete album was recorded that will tear up dance floors this year. beware though, this is not the official new deformer album, but a side project in a similar tradition: videopacolypz g2012...
the cd album and colored 7inch single (transparent and transparent blue) will come in one limited edition package of only 500 copies worldwide and will not be repressed!

not long after his >miles (inc. nick curly remix)< release, dj sodeyamas follow up on arpa records is about to hit the shelves. on a deeper tip, dj sodeyama will exhibit his range as one for tokyos premier electronic music artists by releasing the >abyss< also on arpa records. to showcase the talent from both home and abroad dj sodeyama has picked out some of the most exciting artists within the electronic music scene today in glimpse (coccon / cadenza / crosstown rebels) and tokyos very own ryo murakami (poker flat). dropping some real bottom heavy beats alongside some rhythmic percussion the >abyss< release will prove to be a future classic.

taken from trentemøllers new full-length album, ‚into the great wide yonder, a stunning achievement in modern production and cinematic songwriting, >shades of marble< has been reworked by the man himself, along rising artists kink and kasper bjørke. trentemøllers dramatic, edgy and daring remix of his own string drenched opus is nothing short of breathtaking. leaning towards dancefloors with an appreciation for epic qualities, this expertly constructed re-think will surely be heard well into the festival season. the inimitable man from sofia, kink rises to the challenge of remixing shades of marble and does so heroically. the pleasing result is a tough, chicago meets berlin jack-jam that leads to tripped out and freaky moments in the break, until his trademark drum machines do the rest! finally another bright star of the danish scene, kasper bjørke, has his say with his deeper and more low slung remix that leads the listening into satisfying late night realms. full of funk and melancholy, this is a welcome treat for fans of bjørkes characteristic productions.

the old stager and stuttgart-representative of the minimalistic house and techno scene vladimir corbin and his ally peddy collaborate on mos ferry number 55. the icing on the cake is the label owners appearance as remix producer! >sinner city (feat. sackjo22)< is a variable and very synthetic techhouse track with a good deal of detroit – a big-time rave tune that should be fitting in any setting from intimate clubs to big festivals. no hesitation! >the grid< comes with a driving, beautiful, rambling stab. an abused tr909 makes this one groove as hell! in conclusion dapayk gets his hands on >sinner city< and gives the track his very special personal note, a dash of warm kick-drum and a hand full of >hands up< – you know the deal!

lightworks is a new record label based in london and for its first release is proud to present ossies >tarantula<. the track was an underground hit in londons house scene in 2010. initially championed by ossies good friend dj petchy on live fm the track quickly picked up attention from the major players in uk underground music. support soon came from kode 9, joy orbison, ben ufo, untold, brackles, bok bok and more - with kode 9 so impressed that he swiftly signed up ossie for a release on his hyperdub imprint set to drop later this year.

droid recordings has always focused on presenting domestic talent. the latest eps contributors are no exception. kyle geiger of drumcode fame teams up with longtime collaborator and friend bobby dowell. they both reside in the technos simmering hotbed, the american midwest. they are among north americas chosen few still representing techno in the place where they were raised and influenced rather then adding themselves to the over-saturated european scene.

over the last couple of years, christopher rau has built a reputation as the finest ear canal masseuse in the contemporary house music scene, catching the attention of fellow hamburger dj koze who has recruited him for this new three-track ep. raus debut full-length asper clouds, released in the fall, was noted for straddling the line between >club< and >headphone< music, earning 4 out of 5 stars from resident advisor along the way, and now, with the how are you ep, he follows up to further explore his sonic approach: an assault of subtlety. >pervading animal< is built upon a solid foundation of familiar rhythm box elements, but like vines and moss, the sedating sounds of strings and keys envelop the empty spaces, showing christopher raus ability to combine the artificial and the organic into something transcendent. then, on the flip side, he lets his weirdness factor shine. at first, >c f r< sounds like by-the-numbers muppet new age, but graduates with distinction as the meowing synth squiggles saunter over the basketball beat. the ep denouements with >how are you today<, marked by a toasty chord progression thats playfully trying to compose itself as the track moves forward, turning science fiction into science fact. you want to believe

after ellen alliens album >dust< kicked up a lot of the same in 2010, it was only a matter of time until the right remixers for the album were found. no less than the creme de la creme of today s house scene was allowed to have their way with these tracks. and the results are more than fitting. although we have already burned a full-length cd containing all of the remixes they created, we are not planning on leaving the vinyl-loving faction (or whats left of them) out in the cold either. this 12 inch features three powerful club tracks from three outstanding remixers. each unrivalled in their own space.

jason little returns to the frontline of the hardtechno scene with his jasons mask series. with his cd just out there and promoting the label big time with loads of gigs and hardcore beats, jason little teams up with the creme de la creme of the scene with his first various artists ep.check the sound you all know by jason and his friends stormtrooper, sandy warez, sepromatiq and sml. big hardcore techno beats!

yep, onur engin on gamm...what a combo!
with two new killer edits onur is definitely making a name for himself within the re-edit scene.
first off we get a massive edit of freddie hubbards sunflower which is well known as the original to pepe bradocks deep house classic >deep burnt<. if jazz-funk with a slight disco touch is your bag ... look no further!
on the flip we got something for all the soul peeps. flowers >for real< is one of the most hard to find soul gems on the collecters market and here it gets a hot dj friendly touch by onur.
what a tune!

dedicated to provide the scene with a constant flow of amazing new content, this sampler celebrates the 10th anniversary of third movement records! no less than four new exclusive songs providing the perfect mixture of the harder styles that ttm represents. the ep reflects the unique ttm style and is sure to be receiving high recognition! be sure not to miss out on this unique release!

driving forces recordings welcomes flug aka junior lopez, one of the main icons of argentinas electronic music scene, with >13 series ep<, a dark and rolling techno masterpiece.
after releases on labels like mauro picottos alchemy and pär grindviks stockholm ltd, >13 series ep< features remixes from his closest friends, the uks sleaze records label head, hans bouffmyhre and argentinas no.1 techno export juan pablo pfirter.
supported by adam beyer, dave clarke, slam, samuel l. sessionjoseph capriati, sasha carassi, alan fitzpatrick, virgil enzinger, alex bau, sven wittekind, monika kruse, submerge, secret cinema, a.mochi, perc, go hiyama, audio injection, axel karakasis, lars wickinger, lars klein ...

audio assaults second release of 2011 features irishman fran hartnett. hartnett, one of the most experienced artists in dublins techno scene delivers a package of five quality tracks, which perfectly fit in the audio assault tradition. his style can be described as rhythmic, inventive and sometimes darkly emotive techno. surgeon recently included one of hartnetts tracks to his fabric mix album: it was written in vapour will now get a psychical release on audio assault. the vinyl release has four tracks and digital there will be one extra bonus track available. support by luke slater, dave clarke, james ruskin, surgeon, pacou, perc, inigo kennedy and many more...

for this project the barking dogs rework two tracks by jessie evans, adding their producing skills to her post-punk sax and vocals lines and giving us two old school burning, sweaty killers. the pack is complete with remixes from a couple of hot names on the scene. altz with his enormous, mad remix (something really unique, we where stunned when we first listened to this one) and the deep acid version from rune lindbaek & mental overdrive.
support from: prins thomas, todd terje, jd twitch (optimo), trevor jackson, severino (horse meat disco), sam proper, italoboyz and many more ...

man/machine: since their self titled debut album, vienna’s elektro guzzi made an impact on the scene no one could have imagined. being the first ever real techno live band, they took the scene by storm with their unparalleled stage appeal and future-forward sound. rocking clubs like berghain and fabric as well as numerous festivals (including sónar, time warp, spring 10, ade and mutek), it was the headstart of 2010. playing constantly live at countless gigs, plus live and studio appearances with patrick pulsinger and stefan goldmann, elektro guzzi’s music was set on fast forward evolution mode. “extrakt ep” captures the latest state of elektro guzzi’s incredible live sound, recorded in london with the outstanding capabilities of brendon ‘octave’ harding, the trusted engineer of dub legend lee ‘scratch’ perry, and mixed by mega-producer patrick pulsinger. the four cuts capture elektro guzzi’s raw side, turning out dark sexy grooves with an almost indie edge - probably their most danceable and dj friendly studio material to date - specifically produced for the vinyl format

the danish duo darkness falls is a new alternative rock duo right from the centre of the emerging copenhagen music scene, a collaboration between josephine philip (vocals, keyboards) and ina lindgreen (guitar, bass). their sound is rooted in rock tradition, with elements of post punk, distant beats, and chanting, textured productions wrapped up with a great passion for classic 60s twang guitar sounds. a beautiful mixture of charming pop and melancholy, this is feel good music for 2011 and beyond. produced by trentemøller these 4 tracks are a spellbinding taste of things to come. the combination of trentemøllers glistening production and the unique, heartfelt music of darkness falls is sure to uplift and inspire.

... around this time, takkyu founded an indie label, >platik<.in 2006, he formed a unit >ink< with hiroshi kawanabe of tokyo no.1 soul set, and released the original full album >c-46< from ki/oon records under inks name. the units second album, >ink punk phunk< was released in august 2007 also from ki/oon records and mueller records sublabel neon. japans matador of techno comes with a new mini - album .takkyus releases havent been available for quite a long time. from now on mueller records will release the music of this outstanding artist. takkyu has been on the scene since the early days. funky techno , clubtools , techno. one of japans best selling techno records now available also

dj pepo presents: inspired! pepos own label to release his consistently evolving techno sound. dj pepo is one of the pioneers and most quoted djs of spains techno scene. each booth pepo touches with one of his naturally electric sets is filled with both rhythm and force, dazzling audiences all over spain. speaking of pepo is to speak of an authentic reference of spanish electronic music who has had a hand in the scenes history and evolution. he is a time bomb in the shape of music, getting richer with age and improving on each and every set with unexpected technical manuevers that jolt audiences alive and bathe their senses with musical delights. this release is another showcase of his pumping big room techno with the sharp edge, this time backed up by 3 tracks from his friends dj stay, dj lizana & smull and last but not least joton from the new rhythmic record store and label! dont sleep over this one!

jackoff records is back with two excellent trax from berlins local hero oliver deutschmann. deutschmann is a regular figure behind the decks at panorama bar and also runs two labels, vidab and falkplatz, which have been making waves in the techno scene for some time now. for jackoff records, deutschmann has produced some of his most sexy house music to date but never forgetting his signature groove that no dance floor can resist. adding to the great package our friend, detroit s very own patrice scott, delivers a swirling remix full of emotion in true sistrum style. enjoy!

in each song seuils personal experience completely merges into the club music experience. leaving no rest or residue, he becomes a real clubber and played aready at rex club, nouveau casino or la scene bastille...

this is the first single cut from the debut album of eddie c, which will be released in march on endless flight. eddie c is one of the best new comers of the nu disco scene in 2010. the title track of a side, do it yourself is a philly disco sound. there are no new things but this track will be a timeless dj tool in your disco set. pain inside on b1 is slow house stuff with a 70s soul voice loop. dub me gwen on b2 is more electric modern boogie disco style

kolour limited return with 3 of the biggest names on the re edit / nu disco scene. this time pressed on limited green vinyl.

dubline presents their latest hot signing from israel: tomba (buygore, rottun, basspunch records). started together with borgore and grew up in the metal scene he is known for his raw party style dancefloor. ready for some serious demolition work? slab this piece of vinyl on the turntables and youll be ready in no time!

rhythm converted is a new label from belgian techno guru, tom hades. having created (with marco bailey) the rhythm convert label in 2004, rhythm converted represents a new chapter in the history of the innovative and forward-thinking approach the label has always pushed. having burst on to the techno scene via his i love techno collaboration with marco bailey, tom hades has been at the centre of the techno scene since 2001. working as a solo artist and with marco bailey, tom has created an impressive catalogue of tracks on labels such as drumcode, mb elektronics, 8 sided dice, naked lunch and hell yeah.