second release in 2012 is pirupas hard rocking debut on desolat. his party non stop is not only a trip down memory lane crossing paths of hip house as vocal version and early ravish bleep sounds as instrumental. its first and foremost a house sound of now - with attitude. dj qu, the man behind strength music, rounds up the ep with a healthy dose of drama with his epic raw remix.

the newbies s100 had a strong year in 2011 with their self-titled debut ep on stockholm ltd. an ep that generated a great deal of buzz before its release with support and plays coming from artists like dvs1, marcel dettmann, ben klock, james ruskin, inigo kennedy, shifted and peter van hoesen. s100s kalibrator and murphy tracks sit on the a-side, with a classic techno formula that includes both an intro and a main track. once again s100 leaves us with nothing else to wish for. staffan linzatti is a stockholm ltd veteran and has been one of the label owner par grindviks favourite artists for years. in 2011 staffan started his own imprint, searchlights, with the first release assembler heading straight to the hearts of the techno purists. searchlights is a label to keep an eye on and will be staffans primary focus for the future. staffans contribution to sthlm ltd 023 prophet of regret comes in three parts, one main track and two interludes which all are wrapped with emotions and strength.

following cuberas 2011 debut with the imperial ep, kyle geiger embraces a new era for 2012 with the mimetic desire ep–further establishing his fresh and uncompromising approach to techno, with his blend of traditional low-end strength and thoughtful melodies. the feature cut, >mimetic desire<, uniquely intertwines thick, defined bass with geigers signature percussion, and most notably, a searing hook that will easily find its place in the rising, peak-time mindset of a twisted dancefloor–while simultaneously providing just enough delicacy to successfully march through the early sunrise hours.

starting in 2007 with a string of eps on munichs compost black label jay shepheard has gone on to release productions and remixes with a diverse range of influential labels including buzzin fly, rebirth, freerange, dirt crew and poker flat. alongside working with established labels jay also launched his own boutique label retrofit in february of 2010.since the launch retrofit has gone from strength to strength with reviews and features appearing on resident advisor,de:bug, juno plus, dj mag, pulse radio and dj history.

maceo plex new label ellum audio goes from strength to strength. after ellums debut single release by maceo plex >high & sexy<, eric has licensed one of his favourite tracks for a re-release. bazar >hard to find< originally came out in 2004 and is by none other than dj gregory. this re-release couldnt come at a better time, it sounds so current its unbelievable. here it comes with two new excellent remixes by maceo plex and danny daze

the great strength of feindrehstar lies in their engaging and dynamic live-show on the stage. if you see them once, you must see them again. whether metalhead with a glass of beer, a dreadlocked queen or standard- issue club-goer, this band moves everybody. that feindrehstar also crafts music that from its source warmly hugs the listener is another plus they have going for them. these are supported on the latest from musikkrause by producers such as axel reinemer (jazzanova), michel baumann (soulphiction) & wendelin weiflbach (metaboman, krause duo).

something - a raw & pure monster of a track is not wasting any time for shifting layers or building up loads of unnecessary things. once the needle scratches the surface of the record > something< immediately unfolds its strength and power. thus, the suddenly emerging voice sample that sounds kind of scary easily creates an atmosphere like being morphed into a party of ghosts and dungeons going nuts while listening to this ultraphat hypnotic techno-tune from berlin. this track guarantees the full amount of peak time pleasure and sweaty walls inside the top clubs around the globe within the next months. for the flip-side freakshows 24th release delivers a very special remix version which does not need to hide behind the original. techno music veteran literon is contributing his creativity and production skills that he has been developing since he entered the scene almost 2 decades ago

the tremendous dessert island discs label is going from strength to strength. the latest release features three new late nite tuff guy tracks with a greg wilson retouch of one nite in a disco from the well received did007 thrown in for good measure! too good to miss!!

dresdens cult label uncanny valley returns with the charming catalogue number six. following up jacob korns first artist ep for the label its c-beams turn now to continue the series of artist eps. break sls and sandrow ms project can be referred to as a true labels child. musically, both artists got to know each other only when the label was founded. for >strollin< they lend the vocal talents by tina slotta who is associated with uncanny valley as well. the result is an irresistible house-jam. easy vibrant beats are complemented by birds twittering, warm keys and tinas carefree lyrics. jackmates remix toughen things up and transfers the tracks with mighty detroit-chords into a real monster for the dancefloor. the slightly murkier >scrapyard< takes its strength out of the interaction between its vehement beats and the c-beams-typical sound excursions. finally, the instrumental of >strollin< rounds up the ep.

tdrmc: 2011 has started off with a bang and these guys are going from strength to strength with releases on sleazy beats, paper, throne of blood and needwant pencilled in to the schedule. after djing all around the world and dropping these beats to crowds at glastonbury, 021, low slung and finishing off the year with a tour of australia tdrmc show no signs of slowing up. // tomas malo: as one half of the weirdo police, malo goes it alone and delivers some slick french fried funk. currently residing in mexico, malo is working with some of the latin music scenes hottest artists and can be seen sashaying around the latin music awards in miami. // se62: ukrainian wunderkind yura has already enjoyed releases on sleazy beats and is working his magic on home taping. the distinctive style of his loose beats and relentless grooves have been destroying dance floors all over the world. //lex wolf: mambo & circus resident alex has been making beats for the last 10 years which have been the staple diet of any dj worth his salt!! with exceptional musical taste, djing talents to rival any selector and skills in the studio that any producer would kill to have, we are over the moon to be able to present one of his tracks.

the second release on new world audio is a 4 track ep showcasing a variety of flavours from the producers in the camp. the title track sees sukh knight and squarewave team up again after the success of their hench release, this time on the tribal roller called tribesman. the long list of club dj and radio support solidifies the strength of all the tracks on the ep.
supported by: mistajam, benga, redlight, rob da bank, plastician, jakes, eddie k, chefal, walsh and many more.

fred p aka black jazz consortium s debut release on mule electronic. fred has released from own imprint >soul people music<, jus-eds >underground quality<, dj qus >strength music< and well known as an important artist&dj in the modern new york house scene as well as jus-ed, levon vincent, dj qu.

deeper meaning return with a very special second release, a real gem of an ep from kitano. based in melbourne australia, this vinyl represents kitanos debut, and on the strength of the music displayed here, we are sure hes destined for great things. the >drifting< ep offers up three beautifully crafted slices of languid, deep house music. rich, warm and atmospheric throughout, kitano deftly blends subtle acid basslines with smooth pads and hypnotic percussion to create some utterly unique electronica. if you like your house slowed down and subtle, this is the ep for you

3rd strike goes from strength to strength with another wonderful, slow down deephouse tracker. early support from mark e.

celebrated spanish techno artist ascii.disko returns to biatch corp for release number 13 on the label with two divergent remixes from taster peter and jussi-pekka. the original version is an intriguing slice of rough hewn techno, exactly the kind of ruggedness on the dance floor ascii.disko has become well-known for. rising italian techno producer taster peter significantly re-works the track in to a dark, peak hour chugger complete with rolling drums and polyrhythmic glee that cannot be easily ignored. rounding out the three-track release is a remix from finnish star jussi-pekka. giving the source material a wild ride that combines a shuffling house beat, funky latin percussion, and even a slight hint of yello. his re-interpretation strips away the industrial strength techno edge of the original and replaces it with a warm, inviting deep house vibe that will get dance floors jumping for joy.

fiakuns large chest continues filling with discs but not for it is losing the essence and purity that is showing us. for this new maxi, fiakun get full of pride on presenting two of the most underground southern of the spanish state t.w.i.c.e, that gives us a >dubbing of my soul< full of strength, character and a voice that will make fervour whistles of crowds. for this new 12 inch, fiakun boys are surrounded on one hand with one of the electronic music diva, claudia p.toile, who will take us to the cold germany with a powerful and aggressive mix. for the other remix, fiakun presents its new signing, with whom it has the following release closed, volta cab. he is thought to be one of the 2011 artists, he brings us to a much more warm and acoustic remix.

big with: adam beyer: >..summer anthem!< , joseph capriati, samuel l session, davide squillace, danny howells, sian, karotte, laurent garnier, joel mull, marco bailey, sebrok, gregor tresher, diesel, alan fitzpatrick, ... with barely a breath after dmb004 comes another exclusive release from alexander kowalskis new label damage music berlin. the 1 inch >random pleasure< is the work of swiss electronic music dj, composer and producer david durango. in his numerous releases (pokerflat & mescene records) durango balances between deep and dark grooves to melodious and quirky dub vibes: here he oscillates between both levels. starting with the title track, the structure reveals consciously tight and multi-layered percussive hooks under the blanket of a substantial, dreamy bassline. the addition of a subtle, melancholic vocal sample ensures hypnotic effect. >ambivalus< walks right into a rather old school vibe, gathering strength with ever-increasing, spiraling keyboard stabs reminiscent of earlier rave eloquence that compels certain dancefloor revelry. the flip side sees the title track remixed by kowalski who treats the matter with his vivacious bite, stretching the voice, injecting a warbled fuzz bass and after a sublime break, enlarges the work to infectious dance dimensions. respected frankfurt artist patrick lindsey (terminal m & funkwelle) remixes the track additionally: he dissects the vocals, keeping the bass and keyboards minimally tight and sharply symmetric for a very mesmerizing treatment.

**hand-stamped white label, limited edition of 400** four effluvial techno and industrial bass weight remakes of tracks from cloaks debut lp by ancient methods, justin broadrick, oyaarss, and legion of two. >versus grain< was one of the darkest transmissions we caught in 2009, whose rotten and rusted fruits provide brilliantly raw material for the remixes. its worth the cost of entry alone for ancient methods nine-minute viking ruffige remix of >r.f.i.d, the kind of northern european tribal funk workout that makes folk dance like they mean it. on a more crushed and crushing tip, legion of two dole out scorn-strength percussion and muscle tearing bass torsion on a remake of >against<, while oyaarss dismantle >sixmenace two< and rebuild it as frankensteinian dancefloor monster. to polish off the foolhardy few still standing, justin broadrick (jesu, godflesh) detonates >rust on metal< with bombastic halfstep force, giving a bitter taste of what to expect from his 3by3 album, due out next year. heavyweight.

the guynamukat limited edition afro disco boogie edit series goes from strength to strength with volume 4 just in time for the summer festivals and sunshine filled outdoor dance jams ... all these four tracks are peak time players with guynamukat crew diggin deep to unearth lesser known soon to be dance floor classics.
dj support from: greg wilson, al kent, sofrito crew, ltj experience, sadar bahar, nick the record, mr scruff, kay suzuki, pat les stache, nicholas, eddie c, faze action, azztronik, kyoto jazz massive ...

180 gr pressing, with all propaganda 80s classic

second release by roommate and friends on his king dubbist label with a focus on true dub in dubstep. wicked indeed!

after having hit the dancefloors with hydra (weave-26) we are proud to unleash another techno monster by spektre. these 2 guys have travelled the globe in the past years performing their live show, to rapturous acclaim. the versatile experiences they made & still make during their international appearances are constantly improving their own productions. spektres big explosive sound has gained massive respect & support and even the biggest of the big like sven väth, dj hell, dubfire, laurent garnier & many more are not sparing with praise. the title track of weave-34 synapse is stacking up an intimidating amount of industry knowledge and skill between them, the latest spektre-monster is storming from strength to strength, taking no prisoners - it can definitely be called a weapon! and as if this wouldnt be tough enough already, weave-34 delivers even more state of the art techno by offering 2 killer remix versions coming straight out of the noisemaking machines from italys young-gun flavio diaz and pig & dan

the power of youth is being felt all around the world right now, as dictators fall and governments wobble in the face of youngsters fighting against apparently dark futures. here, shifting peaks harnesses some of that energy for a split 12 inch double header from two of the most promising young producers around. two young producers, 4 tracks, a world to win. keep the fires burning brother and sisters!

during the years modulate recordings has moved from strength to strength and now she picks up the pace with another piece of italian dnb history. this double a sided 12 inch showcases the work of our most acclaimed rome based producers aeph, dabs and maztek from subculture who recently signed for renegade hardware. madbox is a blend of razor sharp beats, rumbling synths and 80s retro arpeggios with an amazing dubstep breakdown that will simply blow the dancefloor off. floating is a relentless techy tune made with mazteks unmistakable style and top-notch quality, showcased on state of minds >next level< podcast 001. all in all, this double single is awesome and these guys are a force to be reckoned with.. check it!

italojohnson starts the new year punctual with his third stroke. this record will have something suitable on it for everyone out there. without batting an eyelid, its crosseyed and selfconfident, looking at three different floors at the same time: the a-side focuses on the chicago house floor. it begins with a recognizable toolish sound. slowely but surely the theme of the track opens – the track works through a breakdown, a classic drum roll sneaks in and jack grabs again. the b1 provides an unusual turn on the third italojohnson production. theres no space for compromises here. the track stomps on the steam engine warehouse floor. a flowing acid hookline is settled in the industrial drumline and gives the track its meaning. the second track on the flipside completes the whole package and is destined for the late night hours. thats everything there is to say about this track – the strength and emotion can only be experienced by listening first hand. love, peace and happiness

ricardo miranda teams up with glenn underground and fellow latin soul brothas to deliver an amazing piece of latin jazz tinged house music for neroli!

rack n ruins new >territory ep< featuring slarta john & mc navigator is now out on black butter records. the ep combines everything that rack n ruin stands for, a cross genre mash-up of jungle, electro, dubstep and more which we love at urban nerds! with outstanding feedback from the likes of breakage, a-track, sub focus, n- type and many more, he is going from strength to strength!

the eagerly anticipated lp from audio damage is finally here. this amazing 2x12 inch is packed full of incredible tracks. with such names as the dj producer, speed freak, duranduranduran,igneon system & homeboy, dolphin, alongside label owners tugie & autopsy this is an awesome 2x12 inch not to be missed. a 12x12 inch poster inside too makes this a real collectors item!

already the second release by stocker on the corestyle label. after his succesful >competition ep< (which was released in december 2009 with a cool matt green remix and 2 releases for hardcvolume) he is now back with a 5 track ep called >funkmachine<.
the ep starts with the dark & hard >away from reality<, followed by >see the dark<, a more melodic track comparable with his >gamemaker< track on the last ep.
the flipside offers the title track >funkmachine< in the original mix, followed by a dirty technoish funky hard industrial remix by us top producer broken rules, known from his releases for industrial strength, industrial movement and many more.

after several hot tunes on worthy’s anabatic imprint, birminghams tom flynn joins the ranks of the dirtybird crew. i ve battle tested the a-side of this record all around the world. >catch that bird< is a rare mix of deep rooted funk whilst also sounding like a caribbean jungle track pitched down to 126. my favorite!
i d play this ep just on the strength of the a-side but i feel like a lot of attention will also be given to the b-side called >rhode island<. this is a classic piece of deep house with all the melodic elements of a dirtybird jam.
tom sent me at least 7 tracks before i signed these so the guy is certainly prolific and i expect to hear quite a bit more from this up and comer this year.
enjoy,
claude vonstroke

for detroit techno lovers ... fantasic record incl strong christian smith rmx...616 seconds highlights marcs dancefloor knowledge, and once again sees him harnessing the strength and power of contrasting sounds. the cascading and sweeping synths, sit pretty alongside the underlying, gated growl of the main bass-heavy synth, pierced only by its open hats and snare hits.

first ep to deymare on trazable recordings, with this fantastic work. there are two original tracks and two remixes of losoul and rio padice. the original tracks are between deep house and disco funk. quality, pace, strength and a lot rythm, the public will enjoy! the remix of losoul, has an electronic base, with a repetitive groove, sounds and rhythms go and back with a unique atmosphere and with excellent sound. the remixe of rio padice, pure house, very sharp bases, and a lot bassline rhythm to the dance floor. indispensable in any case and for all public.

touched by records third release comes from the boy wonder, joe syntax, with the eagerly awaited track sentinels. backed with a circa remix, this release has seen support from the likes of loxy, data, chris octane and dlr. both joe and circa have been involved with the hospital records off shoot label med school. they continue to grow from strength to strength, as they both continue to deliver their unique ideas. these great tracks hint at the brilliance that is yet to come from these young and exciting artists.

not content to simply sit back and watch his 1605 baby grow from strength to strength, label head umek makes it a strong point to make regular contributions to our output and so he has obliged with the imaginatively titled >omgwtf< track. a superb new composition from mr 1605 himself, >omgwtf< is everything one can expect from umeks sonic arsenal. funky, pounding, innovative, fresh and a surefire dancefloor mover. if the title is anything to go by, we d say you have been warned!

as you may already know about it, the artist costello (who is living in bordeaux at the moment) is releasing his first ep on boxon records. costello, 23 years old dj/producer, already appeared in international labels (plasmapool, party like us, big fish recordings, dust traxx chicago) and made remixes of artists such as missil, dilemn, stereoheroes, udachi or gooseflesh. thanks to his insane shows, his youth influenced by a good dose of strength and technique, and his electro 90s sounding break, rock or hip-hop, he managed to make a name.
supported by alex gopher, don rimini, missil, cyberpunkers, beataucue, the bloody beetroots, franki chan, mstrkrft, malente, larry tee, calvertron, polymorphic, tommie sunshine, human life, lazy rich, andre dalcanà, ...

summer killer tune! big with tiefschwarz, shir khan, matt walsh, turmspringer. as a record label klasse recordings acknowledge and develop the ideas between racing, electronic music and the man vs machine relationship. the concept of artist and founder luca lozano and agent daniel zedelmair, klasse holds up the classic spoked wheel design of a racing bike as a symbol of strength and unity which contrasts with the disposable doses of instantaneous gratification found on electronic music blogs and in so many discotheques that they have encountered on their travels. located within, but not constricted by, the genres of modern house and techno, klasse aims to evoke the depth and narrative of themes such as travel, movement and repetition, fusing the rich sounds of traditional wind and string instruments with the accuracy of synthesisers and drum machines.

the sound of the new wave band bauhaus seems to make its way into several releases nowadays. &#8232,,we are not talking about samples but the dark romantic feeling of this period.&#8232,,moonbeams track >distance< carries this haunted and ghostly feeling of the 80ies, the chill of cold steel and rooms with little light from candles.&#8232,,sure it would not be a moonbeam track if there were not the spine-tingling melodies which have always been the strength of their music!

big with: lauhaus, boris werner, nick curly, federico molinari, kabale und liebe, nekes, johnny d, sascha dive, 2000&one, markus fix, dj wild, chriss carrier, ray okpara,.. ama recordings is ray okparas label out of mannheim, germany. amaefule, rays middle name in fact, literally means >your name will never get lost< and it symbolizes the strength of identity we create through music. ama is also derived from the latin meaning of love and the philosophy of the label is born out of the affection held for conceiving and sharing quality electronic music. there are no rules about what ama recordings will sound like, but it comes from the heart, so expect true house values to be maintained at all times with a natural tip towards the deep and dubby.

much awaited return to lost trax! scsi-av has been a well respected electro and techno label since it was born in september 2008. almost 12 years later and after a short break scsi is back with a classy detroit techno record which has been sat in the vaults for quite some time waiting patiently to be released. as the second part of the lost trax series. expect deep bass, booming 808 kicks and carl craig-esque sounding strings. the production on both sides of this record is amazing showing the digital generation that analogue kit still sounds supreme. the lost trax series is a project for producers who have inspired the label to record something special and release anonymously as we dont believe its necessary to sell music on the strength of a specific artists reputation.

supplement facts continues to offer some of the best in new emerging artists & long-time talent, working closely with a powerhouse of producers aiming to make music for you to dance, ponder, and ultimately…to love. going from strength to strength, the last release (till von seins epic >sundowna<) guy gerber, label boss, returns into the fray after his hugely successful >my invisible romance< long-player with his new >hate/love e.p.< featuring three tracks of equal beauty and brooding menace.

the droids beamed down to planet earth in the year 1978. yves hayat aka droids, was a young label manager at the seminal french disco label barclay in the seventies. >star peace<, originally released in 1979 is his concept to the classic sci fi movie >star wars< out that year. featuring the french space synth classic >(do you have) the force<, in both parts, this lp goes from strength to strength with spaced out lullabys >inner space< & >tchough fou<, before kicking back into the groove with >be happy< an assault to the senses with its manic synth lines running riot over heavy funk overtones. the flip kicks off with >shanti dance< parts 1 & 2, sleezy robot-funk work outs that are inter-joined to make a 6 minute continually evolving piece of music. the closing eight-and-a-half- minute >renaissance de l amour< is a tour de force of cinematic synthscapes, bleeps, bloops and world rhythms, before dropping in the drums 6 minutes in to ignite any dancefloor. this is light years ahead of its time.

junglist vibes and bass terrorism combine to produce devastating material showing off the impressive skills of these up-and-comers from finland. with something for everyone on this release, paradise lost is going from strength to strength.

allen saei aka aubrey has over 22 years hands on experience of the scene. his dj career took him from his first residency in portsmouths central park, to playing londons biggest raves and parties in the 90s. launching his own solid groove records in 1990, aubreys career went from strength to strength. releases and remixes followed for labels including sublime, the end, ferox, mosaic, reel, intec and leftfields label, offshoot. his material was licensed by derrick may, terry francis, pete tong and carl cox. today he steps up with high pass highway ep. a selection of sounds, all with that oldskool touch and feel.

collections of remixes the micro.fon label boss & newcomer basti grub dropped on digital only labels vokodek & micro.fon digital one peak time techno tune and one tech house groover of the same strength. support by thomas schumacher, djulz, loco dice, gorge, livio & roby, motorcitysoul,dj wild, alex kid, alex gellar, dj jerry & dualton

technopassion continues to gain strength in the new year with >brassbound ep<, a top-notch fourtracker

already played by steve bug!! maetrik heads up the next audiomatique 12inch with the stunning >underrate dis< ep. well known for his great work on labels like mothership or dumb unit the man from valencia continues to grow from strength to strength with this storming three tracker. melting house, techno and sinister, super funky elements into a truly unique and unmissable package, theres sheer talent on display in unearthly amounts!

the new label by alexander kowalski goes from strength to strentgh! release #2 includes more super keen techno tracks by extrawelt & kowalski himself! on the second release of his new label >damage music berlin<, label founder alexander kowalski gets together with extrawelt to explore the different facets of dub technosound.

rotating assembly is a band put together by theo parrish. this loose detroit outfit evolves around 21 people, who exchange talents and energy. all tracks are written and produced and masterminded by theo parrish, who has given them his (sound) signature sound a true sound signature release. artists included in the band are: genevieve (known for vocals with recloose), maat lo (aka billy lo), marcellus pittman (recorded/djs for/with 3 chairs), rick wilhite (3 chairs), warren harris (recorded with dan curtin), andres. also newcomers such as karen bosco (most vocals) john dougalas (trumpet), king sunshine & trent mitchell (double bass) put in incredible effort to make this release a top sound signature title. from the laidback vocal tune naturally to the instrumental emotions of melt its all there to make this album an allround one. from strength to strength, theo parrish takes it to the next level, once again. the first 12 inch comes with an exclusive instrumental mix of melt.