following on from the impact of 2011s sophomore album glimpse, were proud to announce the release of julien dynes third full length album december. stylistically a continuation of the futuristic elements hinted at on glimpse blended with the stilted pulsing rhythms of dynes first lp pins and digits december offers studies in shimmering melodies, woozy beds of rich harmonic sound, sturdy percussive backdrops, combined with rnb stabs and dense vocal harmonies.

the name paul ritch echoes around the world. his productions and live sets, charged with pure adrenaline and characterised by his powerful, harmonic, and deep techno, have made him the holder of a unique mark of sounds in which his passion and power transmit numerous memorable music moments.

dj diamond is 24 year old karlis griffin from the west side of chicago. he has been producing music since the age of 13 and djing since 20, heading the -flight muzik- clique of footwork producers. you might recall his two tracks from our -bangs & works vol.1- footwork compilation of last year. in addition hes also released several mix cds in chicago, but this, his first international album showcases his unique style of footwork music. dj diamond is a unique producer with his own distinct style and an unusual ear for unexpected sonic and rhythmic combinations within the footwork template. often he thoroughly edits samples into tiny trance-inducing, techno-like stabs. combining this with a penchant for neon synths and loose, broken drums (that are often more effect-laden and freeform than those of of his peers) and you have a sound which has an intriguing, deeper, dreamlike feel. the breadth and quality of his production is clear when you listen to this album. take opener -rep yo clique-s woozy drawling synths and tribal tom patterns next to -speakerz n tonguez- with it-s snapping snares, minimal, repetitive voice samples and martial, detailed drum work. then a track like -torture rack- which is like grime in outer space: a minimal bassline and some samples from a computer game, while a bass kick stumbles at half time, swarms of percussive detail giving it drama. its a brilliant exercise in wonky tension. the extraordinary -decoded- comes across like a kind of amalgam of trance and prog rock bombast at 160bpm while -wreckageÕs- high pitch saw noise is like a strange metallic bird-call, over light cymbals, gabba-like kicks and metallic claps. -digimons- harmonic microedits could even be an snd track transported to chicago. finally the albums closer -i choose you- rolls out over a heavily edited and processed soul sample, its drums rolling off at odd angles to almost seasick effect.

incl. all the hits by yoshimoto, niels van gough, tomcraft, mischa daniels and many more!

>sidonia< opens, immediately announcing that this wont be merely business as usual. with its groaning sub-bass and flickering percussive flashes, the track echoes the dubby, drifting melancholy of classic warp records-always, in truth, a key influence for cadenza. bells and voices lend an atmosphere of shimmering energy thats carried over into >around the angel< which sails jubilantly forward, propelled by intricate polyrhythms and uplifting female vocals.

this monster double cd is a lightning journey through dub featuring jamaican originators such as king tubby, lee perry, prince jammy and bunny lee, alongside electronic futurists and dubstep artists such as kode9, harmonic 313 (warp) and lv (hyperdub), as well as hip hop pioneer roots manuva and original junglist congo natty. musical worlds collide as francois kervorkian meets jamaican dj legend u-roy, and german techno giants rhythm & sound meet cornell campbell.

alongside italics great affinity for electronic dance music in its multitude of forms, from techno to house to disco, they have always harboured a love for pop (attitudes), as exemplified by the likes of prefab sprout, steely dan, orange juice, scritti politti, japan, pulp or scott walker. the fourth coloma album is a song cycle with recurring harmonic and rhythmic themes. lyrically, loves recurring dream is a narrative chronicling the phases of a romance, which symbolically runs over the course of a year. in the twelve songs, singer rob taylor follows the progress of the seasons from spring, summer and autumn to winter, with the implicit promise that a new spring will follow. in its entirety, loves recurring dream is a modern concept album featuring classic song writing and bold production, combined to create profound popular music

best of 2007 trance on 2cds

slam!fm presents the ultimate collection of 36 trance hits in the mix.contains also tiesto>flight643<, sander van doorn>grasshopper< and cosmic gate>analog feel<