slam city jams is back with its second release, produced by young brussel based artist kassett. this multi-talented dude not only makes great music, but also does visual arts (look at that amazing fanzine coming with the record) and has his own label & artist collective called midlife. kassett aka gavin vanælst isn’t about genres, but about emotions when it comes to his music. however, asking him what he would call the sound he makes, his simple answer is: rave ambient. the all i feel 1 million ep‘ is a record full of diversity. it reaches from emotional and dreamy, arp-based ambient tracks with rave and trance references, to broken beats, weird synth solos, up to a rough but melodious techno tune. finally the cherry on top of this special ep, is a remix by lobster theremin regular imre kiss. he delivered a dark and dubby version of the a2, that sounds like it was recorded underwater.

following on from his recent well-received 12 on cin cin and previous releases on respected labels such as hivern and permanent vacation. we are excited to present this three track 12inch anya s piano the first taste of the forthcoming debut lp from new jackson from night to night. the title track is a slow building double bass led boogie house groover with saxophonist terry edwards pj harvey/gallon drunk adding more depth to its layered, rich melodic texture. the flipside features two non lp tracks - the ghostly rave sound of in my room with the new jackson signature sound of dusty boogie synths and vocoder of leave me making closing out the 12 inch. beautiful cover photo by richard gilligan, all put together as ever by practice and theory.

it is surreal

life is an important track for me. i m obsessed with the past, with history and the way we apprehend life through the ages. i tried to express this deep feeling into music. so this track is about someone or something growing up. its really as intense and emotional as life can be. here today, gone tomorrow!

theres a certain ancient mystery to the melodies and feeling of purple hills. gentle, secret, ethereal moods that float invisibly in the spaces its played in. echoes of a familiar dream reverberate behind closed eyes that always remain slightly out of your grasp. chriss vogt’s trip takes you away to that place. a place though that only he knew existed.. until now. yokoo continues to create his own unique vibe. he expressed his love for the track when all day i dream visited morocco. with its groovier approach, it slowly creeps into the consciousness. a crisp drum groove and just a hint at the original’s dominant melodies create a understated new version slightly left of centre. chriss teams up with patrick jeremic for pour eternel. its always summer somewhere and it s dreamy essence charms the listener here. classy house music to take us through winter in the northern hemisphere.

ten years ago, we are your friends reached our ears and pushed justice to the front of the scene, a young french duo signed by pedro winter on the label he had just created: ed banger records. the record that followed, +, was an album of condensed jerky electro, of disco reminiscences and heavy metal energy, with unstoppable tunes like ‘.a.n.c.e, stress and phantom, and its videos, allowed justice to follow the 90s french touch and its filtered disco loop. since the release of their debut album in 2007, justice has been tirelessly touring the world by bus, road festival to festival and concerts all over throughout the planet. since their first tour, the band developed a powerful stage design that they polished and magnified throughout the years and the gigs. the wall of vintage marshall amps front of the stage, an imposing cross, impressive light shows, and the sound of justice totally revisited for the live shows.

dj bone is differ-ent. but then again, he always has been. a pioneer dj and producer hailing from detroit, whose technical skills are perhaps only equalled by the upper echelons of the city s most advanced techno trailblazers, he s nonetheless forged a path only of his own. eschewing commercial expectations, scene pressures and anything other than his own exquisite taste, bone has earned a vital, dedicated audience while remaining comfortably and individually underground.

the elusive dj groov slides from under a long lost 93 slipmatt to present a very special weekend long jaunt into heavy acid & breaks territory.
from the swaying euphoria of “back to”, to the 10 pills breakneck acid blaster “human?”, the synth-drone paranoid alien abduction jaunt of “jam from space haus”, and lastly the skitzy, noise-peppered tinker-toy acid of “skizzacid 78”.
full lazy acid sofa vibes over the long easter weekend. way too much haze and way too many alien movies. comes on an extra hot 12” complete with sticker.

originally released in 1972, “it’s just begun” set the tone for the jimmy castor bunch’s success through an effective and distinctive mix of funk, pop hooks, social commentary, and gonzo comedy. the album also helped the group score a million-selling crossover hit single with “troglodyte”. in the united states the track peaked at #6 in the billboard hot 100. it was a million seller by june 1972 and received a gold disc award from the riaa.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

the electronic based pop group, shari vari, founded by helena ratka and sophia kennedy, is about to release its first ep, life should be a holiday, of 5 pieces produced and recorded by the duo under broke and alcoholic circumstances. each piece deals with the traditional forms of song writing by ignoring them – the rules and structures. combining psychedelic lyrics and chords with dark electronic sounds, the beats are weird and stubborn: a teenage crush on a white cat while drowning in a pool. you’ll never want to go to work again: too many psychos in one streetcar are just too hard to handle on an empty stomach. look forward to plunge into the world of shari vari, so hit the booze and run! (to the concert)

2 great downtempo tracks on another fine reissue from adelaide s, isle of jura . check out beach for a sublime tropical winner. big tip! . chrismar chayell‘s it’s never too hot 12&#8243,,,,,,, first appeared on the now defunct antler records back in 1987, but isle of jura make the balmy two-tracker their sophomore release. infusing belgian new beat rhythms with sea breeze and tropical fervour, both sides will transport you to the hidden cove of a deserted caribbean island. as their previous release, a big harvey favourite and fetching a pretty penny in the beardy circles..

barcelona based yakazi imprint proudly reaches its fifth installment in the form of a synergic collaborative release signed by chilean artists alexi delano and marcelo rosselot, counting also with canadian buchla wizard marc houle in the role of never-failing remixer. presented as a two sided release, and splitted in two original tracks plus marc houles remix, yakazi maintains its unwavering commitment to their core values, to move people through good music, prevailing fads and trends and strengthening the labels very own sonic identity. on this occasion, alexi delano, a close relative to the label that was also featured on label’s previous compilation, joins forces with his studio fellow marcelo rosselot building up “take me / it’s on me-, two finely-crafted excursions of heavy bass minimalism and dark vivacious techno based on subtle vocal samples, trippy synth-chords, and layered drum patterns constantly evolving throughout both progressions sounding uniformly fantastic, without falling into the obviousness of a long steady beat narrative and keeping in mind how to charm the dancefloor in style.

die 5-köpfige vocal-group the flat five kommt aus chicago und tourte und nahm bereits in den vergangenen zehn jahren mit größen wie neko case, nrbq, mavis staple, iron and wine, the decemberists, andrew bird oder alejandro escovedo auf. mit “it’s a world of love and hope” erscheint jetzt endlich ihr langerwartetes debütalbum. zwölf catchy pop songs von einer der talentiertesten harmony-vocal-groups aus den vereinigten staaten!
180 gramm vinyl + downloadcode.

nice price deal !!! pumpin italy release, tribal , proggy and electro infected !!

after a splendid, sought after 12- on pyramids of mars, an already expensive edits split ep with red axes and his highly original and acclaimed self released debut album -don t touch my sister-, rouge mecanique delivers a stone cold classic ep for discos capablanca. the psychedelic steady muscle of all will be changed aims to destroy visionary dance floors. sans scrupules is the most surprising acid banger you will likely hear this year. ampedusa / xaver defies description and its mutant sound could evoque ecstatic early minimal house references, kraut and concrete music. can i say is simply put the most elegant, languid way to say goodbye to an ep that exudes sheer brilliance and character. housed in hand silkscreened sleeves with art by capablanca. timeless applies here.

rvds second album with different musical impacts. a musical journey with acid, deep house, deep techno, jazz, ambient, love and so on … all tracks by rvds, guitar on a2: philipp schneider, voice on e1: giada pesce. mastered by helmut erler (dubplates&mastering) photos (from the pudel club floor) by miguel martinez, artwork by c.i.alex https://soundcloud.com/rvds vital sales points: - golden pudel club resident - releases on it’s, smallville, laid, uncanny valley

mono junk’s cult label dum records is back with a new five track various artists ep that again packs a vital punch. he appears himself along with some fellow legends of the scene. first up, morpholgy is a consistent performer who has continued to serve up quality electro since 2009 and here serves up a hot new piece. ‘vector plant’ is busy and industrial, slick and metallic as it unfolds and burrows deep into your veins. then comes the a2, irwin berg featuring freestyle man (aka finnish moodmusic boss sasse aka klas lindblad) with a track made in 1995 and never released before. this pair worked together and made a cult electro record for sähkö recordigs in 1998 and this one is just as impactful. it is frosty and frazzled, slow motion but high impact and full of distorted lines and heavy drums. next is mr velcro fastener who were the first kings of electro to come out of finland and between 1999 and 2006 were famous all over the world. their brand new cut ‘almost there’ is a deep one that is riddled with bleeping melodies and has smeared chords bringing a sci-fi feel. then it is mono junk’s turn to dive into the vaults with an unreleased track from 2005. ‘feeling or destroy’ is a physical number with crashing hits and snaking, gurgling bass that is dark and dystopian. last of all comes irwin berg with mono junk as new york city survivors. says the dum boss, “our unreleased track here was made after the new york city survivors – static light cd 2002” and it is a turbo charged track with screwed up grinding bass, icy hi hat rhythms and menace in its grooves.

a boogie classic from 81 on the legendary sam label out of new york city! k.i.d. is the production pseudonym of british library record stalwart and munich machine member geoff bastow. bastow s career has been an extremely colourful one seeing him work with various artists including amanda lear, elton john, donna summer and la bionda amongst many others. -hupendi muziki wangu?- is swahili for -you don t like my music?- and the track has long been a classic with underground disco/boogie aficionados for many years and has been a staple in the record bags of many legendary jocks since it s release 35+ years ago. on the flipside we are treated to -it s hot-, another sleek cut of early 80 s boogie perfection aimed squarely at the dancers. truthfully though, the a-side steals here the show here, take a listen - you ll see what we mean! reissued in conjunction with sam records, new york city. fully remastered with all original 1981 label artwork intact. file under - *essential disco*

label founder & young talent from the d join up for 4 tracks of quintessential detroit vibes. dj 3000’s grooving & jacking, & mazepa certainly proves he can hold his own.

stewart s. walker’s genuine techno works from his late 90’s ep abstract symbols of decadence. the extended version of it’s process not substance brilliantly brings the best out of monotonity and rawness, while something for you keeps the release balanced with its warm and mellow vibe.

melbournes luis cl is back for his second outing on superconscious records with three trademark house cuts.

death on the balcony s ‘tides of fortune has been the subject of relentless -track id- requests pleading us to reveal the name of the artist and track since be-at-tv streamed the bpm performance of lee burridge and matthew dekay back in 2015. joined on the ep by three other tracks there s a cohesive feel to the two friends vibe. mysterious melodies drift in and out of the hypnotic grooves on rivers of sound that could have soundtracked a star trek episode from the original series. 1700 miles is delicate and deep with a simple infectious vocal sample. don t be deceived though. when played on a club system the kick drum and bassline draw you in while the atmospheric elements send the listener to otherworldly places. we feel rather privileged as this track is mark’s first solo outing from dotb under his new moniker “caramelli” and dotbs first full length on all day i dream. mark’s back in the band for memories of the future which completes the release with its funky bass and trippy ambience. close your eyes and be transported.

the second release on the vinyl only series of apes go bananas finally drops. the label is the new imprint from steve bug and clé, who together make up the production team for the releases. as with the well-received first ep, all we have is straight-up, no-nonsense, dance floor-filling house tracks. lead cut ‘all we have settles right into the groove with crisp and funky percussion, chi-town chords and amazing vocal samples. its got peak time written all over it. she cargo makes its influences pretty clear via the title, and the track certainly references some of the iconic sounds of the home of house. thick, rubbery bass lines, squiggly synths and firing percussion combine to deliver a suitable a homage to the windy city. ‘ape parade is built from some similar materials, but the chords are a little more lush and deep - synth strings and keys add a sense of the epic, and everything is tied together with a sick kick / snare / hat pattern. three modern killers for the floor, infused with the spirit of classic house.

it’s your turn drop their second ep which comes in the shape of a techno influenced four tracker, featuring dance floor ready cuts from combine, ts? and nettling. cerebral, brooding, stripped back and immersive, this one covers the whole spectrum.

kim ann foxman realigns her vision as a producer in a welcome return to her own new york based firehouse recordings label with her &#8203,,its you that drives me wild ep kim ann foxman featured in pitchforks 7 best mixes of may 2016 kim ann foxman fact mix june 2016. the title track spins an intoxicating groove over kim anns vocals full of desire and lust, while &#8203,,give it all you got &#8203,,fuses raw energy and dextrous percussion through h&#8203,,er confident, evoca&#8203,,tive words. close ally and regular cohort maya jane coles seamlessly remixes i&#8203,,t s you that drives me wild w&#8203,,ith her signature sound. the mood suddenly becomes much tougher during magic window wrapping up the latest offering from new yorks finest lady of electronic music. since creating firehouse recordings in conjunction with t&#8203,,he vinyl factory two years ago, kim ann has released sporadically on her label, resulting in only highly thought­out and credible music from the imprint. a long standing figure in the new york dance scene, kim ann has remixed the xx and collaborated with anthony simoncinos alias ron jason. a regular at panorama bar, she continues to tour relentlessly with her high voltage signature style that is both remarkably original and infectious.

we were waiting for this for a long time. finaly, the first it s a fine line album (ivan smagghe & tim paris project) will be released end of august 2016 on kill the dj records

reissue of a 1966 james brown classic on 180 gram vinyl with download code included.

nice price deal !!! old school chicago style original productions from the supersound crew. here comes the first full release from control voltages old school analogue bunker. its serious acid business with not a computer to be seen for miles. 808 + 909 + 303

nice price deal !!! citydeep music is back with another release from hawabiza project aka tuccillo& marasco. 2 different tracks, 2 different vibes. bizasweetmix is a more of balearic sound, while hawadeepmix is a classic dance floor track. gretchen rhodes vocals complete this package with her strong and solid presence. all instruments have been programmed by marasco & tuccilo, vocals and lyrics by gretchen rhodes

nice price deal !!! cool funky vocal house from dj cem feat.chinua hawk..

groove line records release the first in a series of officially licensed disco remix 12”s. starting with two exceptional disco remixes of the change classics, “it’s a girl’s affair” and “searching”, by mike maurro, whose recent the mike maurro peak hour remixes box set has cemented the new york producer’s reputation as one of the most respected disco remixers on the scene right now. as one of the most innovative dance groups of the early 1980s change scored several , disco and pop hits including the number one disco classics, “a lover’s holiday” and “the glow of love,” and helped launch the solo career of luther vandross due to his exceptional vocal performance on another of the group’s number one disco hits, “searching.”

portable is alan abrahams, a south african born artist and producer who is also a celebrated live act. emerging more than fifteen years ago with a sound that marries real electronic soul with deep moods and abstract grooves, he is someone who has released his minimal wares on cult labels like perlon and live at robert johnson, as well as his own süd electronic.

in 1976, aura quickly rose to the top as hawaii’s preeminent funk band when it secured the most coveted gig in honolulu’s nightclub scene: a residency at the point after. consisting of eight siblings from the mendoza family of waipahu, aura became the first local band ever to play the venue. they kept the gig for ten years.

cliff has clearly been smoking something special. all it takes is one of his richest efforts to date, and that’s saying a lot coming off a consistent roll of terrific releases. a-side devotion answers the ep titles question with a masterclass in heavyweight groove-building. its an instant cult anthem, gritty but buttery compression, warm, wet bass, driven forward by stoner-friendly organ solos and the vocal call. its a perfect afterhours gear-shifter, squelching with the sweat of one hundred thousand hours of studio jamming and countless seasons of acid. bring raw authenticity to any dj set. this is dance-floor tested, trainspotter approved.

just in time for summer, sol power sound is proud to present its 4th release, the djidjo vide ep, a 1-2 punch of afro house by label heads, the sol power all-stars. djidjo vide, the title track on the a-side, features dc (via togo) afrobeat band, elikeh. it s a vibey slice of propulsive afro house about finding joy in the face of hardship. massama dogo s commanding vocals (sung in mina) combined with the driving bassline, and aggressive horns (performed by dc s sticky bear) make djidjo vide a summer sure shot for a roof-top jam, beachside dance floor, or nightclub near you. the b-side, tell me why is darker and deeper, chock full of percussion, a chopped vocal sample, and in-your-face afrobeat horns (performed by matt rippetoe and joe herrera of dc s the harry bells). it s a late-night beatdown that will set things off proper in a dark room!

hot off a couple of 12” from topher horn, rocksteady disco follows up with its first compilation featuring a heap of heavily sampled originals from more well-known editors. pontchartrain leads the release off with a summer-inspired aural prozac number, just in time for this june release. next up is notorious detroit editor lafleur, busting out this original milky-smooth detroit boogie house production. a slight little rearrangement from rocksteady disco label boss peter croce makes this one a bit smoother for the djs. lyon, france’s g2s kicks off the flip with a big-bottomed stomper reminiscent of some mcde ‘raw cuts’. pontchartrain book-ends this release with a track that puts the ‘rocksteady’ in rocksteady disco, with heavy analog-meets-electro drum programming and complete with pontchartrain on vocoder duties. hand numbered edition of 500 copies with dl code.

recorded in kobe, kyoto, tokyo, september 2015 photos by jim orourke. layout by shunichiro okada despite decades of activity and having crossed paths in various collaborations editions mego is honoured to release the first ever duo recording from two of the most highly regarded citizens of planet experimental electronic. individually, jim orourke and christian fennesz have been responsible for numerous legendary works which merge the traditional avant-garde with contemporary sensibilities. on its hard for me to say im sorry these giants of experimental electronic practice come together for an immensely powerful sonic experience. the signature of both o rourke and fennesz cohabit this new release with o rourkes gurgling harmonies swimming amongst the shimmering frequencies and strummed melodies produced by fennesz. two side long tracks situate themselves as a warm electronic adventure. simultaneously radical and comforting these works shift from gentle sonorities to fully distorted explosions all of which reside within a template of tension between musical and non-music matter. timeless in execution and presentation its hard for me to say im sorry is a deeply rewarding sonic experience from two of the most romantic gentlemen active in experimental music today.

all inn black welcomes topper from the sleep is commercial and cdv families for its next release. a 4 track ride through lushy soundscapes and intricate rhythm patterns. perfect sweeping tools for sunset and sunrise sets.

release #13 in mr bongo’s latin 45 series.

miami born turntablelist & producer, jesse perez, throws down a booty shaking killer house jam for edibles fourth release. what you say about my momma has been ripping up dancefloors for months since landing in eats everythings hands, so its a welcome release on the label, backed with a deadly remix from truncate. on the original mix, perez grinds out a funky and low-slung groove, its memorable vocal hook looping and chopping from side to side as the raw mpc beats and sub bass weave their magic. truncate brings his no nonsense and direct approach on the remix, carving out a dance mania style drum workout over the cut up vox (think robert armani meets armand van helden). truncate has been a hugely dependable producer for yonks via his trax on his own truncate label as well as mixes for jimmy edgar, shlomi aber and kink, and he does not disappoint here. perez wraps up the ep with boogie down brown, another slab of funk laden house goodness, blending high tension strings and rolling drums to great effect. perez has been firing out infectious house jams for labels like bpitch, dj sneaks im a house gangster and hot creations, for some time now, as well as working his own label mr. nice guy, so its a welcome addition to the edible roster for jesse perez

mellow mellow right on return with two more splendid re-edits of much sought after 80s boogie and modern soul classics for record store day 2016. pressed on a 7 inch vinyl picture disc

available for the first time in its entirety on vinyl is the 1989 debut album by detroit industrial techno band final cut produced by jeff mills and anthony srock.
recorded prior to mills’ departure from the project, “deep into the cut” marks a significant moment in the convergence of the classic industrial aesthetic and the emerging sound of detroit techno. the release serves as a window into this unique moment evoking both the transgressive spirit of european industrial music and the raw militant power of early underground resistance. across the eleven tracks the album affronts a message of sonic urgency and still stands as a landmark statement of the industrial techno sound.
remastered in berlin by rashad becker the release presents the full album as a double vinyl release for the first time. “deep into the cut” is reissued by we can elude control.

first light is the first full-length album of original songs from easy star all-stars. the easy star all-stars have built a huge following around the world, having sold over 350.000 records and played shows in over 30 countries on 6 continents. the band - a collective from the nyc scene overseen by producer/guitarist michael goldwasser - has always played original music in its live set, some of which was released on until that day, an original ep in 2008. first light is an important step in the band’s story, demonstrating a wide range of approaches to reggae, from progressive to classic, roots to futurist, confirming the all-stars place as one of the most influential acts on the us reggae scene. the album includes 12 songs and one dub, with guest appearances by the meditations, cas haley, junior jazz, lady ann and tony tuff.
the vinyl release includes a download code.

after a bunch of appearances on a few v.a.s ad two eps for d.ko records and organic music that were very well received, flabaire (one of the men behind d.ko records) releases his first album and reveals a palette of influences that goes far beyond conventional electronic music while still staying true to his love for house music.

ob is back with two on-point detroit nailers! mixed by omar s and recorded at fxhe studio

the return of hugh mane! this time its not a dusted house music dat, but a collection of canny compositions that leave you feeling like you have spent an evening with ashra taking es at ku, you get heart-breakers, slow-motion ravers, melodies of love and lots of drama. dont you dare to say the b-word!

vinyl only, 180g ! for its third release forbidden behaviours is hosting enzo pietropaolo with his all over again ep which represents the return of the berlin based dj to music production after a decade long hiatus. the vinyl only release features three versatile minimal tracks with a funky touch and a heavy use of sampling, reconnecting the artist to his hip-hop skillset and previous works. the ep also includes a jazzy remix of the title track all over again by label onwer gabriele carasco.

** repress 2016 ** two of the black madonnas most sought after early tracks return to circulation alongside one burning new jam on goodbye to all this, the latest release from stripped & chewed. drawn from the chicago labels 2012 compilation livin for the city ep, the piano dappled joy of *exodus* luxuriates across side a, spreading the good word with a pounding beat. *we dont need no music (thank you, rahaan)* from scrs004 takes another whirl around the dancefloor, its pinwheeling horns and infectious vocals pulling even wallflowers into the fray. and in case two remastered sure-shots arent enough, the brand new *who do you need* closes the record with a soulful thwack: half uplifting house, half blistering techno – all peak-time fodder. a fine addition to the black madonnas discography alongside records for argot, the nite owl diner, hometaping is killing music, and of course stripped & chewed.

for finitude music s 5th release, label owner marcel heese and alexander kowalski aka d_func. share their visions on thought control. both tracks on the ep harbour the same intent, but each of them approaches it in a different way. d_func. s take revolves around sahko-like bleeps, if you are into early mika vainio or sleeparchive, look no further! but instead of being loopy, it s definitely a builder. its original trance track-like structure is sure to rock many an underground dancefloor. marcel s vision is slower and less straight-forward but creates and maintains a high tension. based on dense a bassline and intricate soundscapes, it builds up slowly, only to explode halfway through. an extra payoff also comes at the very end of a track, its noise/ambient outro making a perfect way to wrap up an amazing party at 8am somewhere deep in the heart of berlin.