karton returns with their third various artists vinyl release! a limited release, 180 gram vinyl only with stunning artwork and tracks by brett jacobs, dan farserelli, gua camole & loopdeville! four groove infected tracks perfect for either opening, peak time, or closing sets.

uk producer ossie has been popping in and out of sight for a few years now, from a solid pair of singles on the always-reliable hyperdub label to his and vocalists paul black and tilzs black orange juice project. on march 31, he steps out again with a new ep for wolf, she knows (that love hurts) heartbeating finds him stepping away from the strains of funky and r&b explored in previous outings to embrace something more approaching straight-up house music.

the new metronomy album, love letters, has a title that speaks volumes about sensations and modes of communication, about things that have always been there, and will always be here. its no coincidence either. this is a record that wants to be timeless. in its execution, love letters tries to do fresh things in an old-fashioned way. it takes richer methods of recording and injects them with the shock of the new of tight electronics, and experiments in sound. it does so not to be retro, but to embrace the quality standards of the past. it also aims to be up there with the greats, reaching for those old stars.

stompin at the savoy � live (1983) was a major commercial success for rufus and chaka khan, reaching #4 on billboards r&b albums charts. this double-record set features three sides of live material recorded over multiple dates at the savoy theatre in new york. the band stunned packed audiences with an energetic set of old favorites and new material, such as *tell me something good*, *you got the love*, *sweet thing*, *at midnight (my love will lift you up)*, and *do you love what you feel* as well as *what cha gonna do for me* from khans 1981 solo album of the same name. the d-side includes four new studio recordings of which two were released as singles, *aint nobody* and *one million kisses*. *aint nobody* became rufus final #1 r&b hit and won them a grammy award for best r&b performance by a duo or group with vocal in 1984. the song was featured in the movie breakin and its soundtrack.
pressing on audiophile 180 gram vinyl, housed in gatefold sleeve.

ok lovers, its time for the next vinyl session on emma. we are proud to release this brand new various artists ep with tracks of get closer, manuel sahagun, leave and last but not least a very special vinyl only track by our new family members claus casper & jean philips

decius - come to me villa. if you cant smell ladyboy sweat while listening to this track then im sorry, you have forgotten how to feel. decius - gay futures. dirty, raw, drug - fuelled house music, for men and women

rising concern dan shake has achieved what no other has in over a decade: with his debut release in the music world, he has become the very first producer without a detroit heritage or residency to land a release on moodymanns prestigious record label mahogani music. based in london, the former leeds student secured the feat in a charmingly anachronistic fashion: having just watched kenny dixon jr perform alongside the 3 chairs at dimensions festival, dan simply handed over a demo cd with a collection of unreleased tracks. moodymann was hooked almost instantantly, taking the first plunge on welcoming an outsider into his tight-knit crew of detroit strong artists. citing influence from the layered percussive rhythms of afrobeat pioneers such as tony allen and fela kuti, the soul-drenched sampling of j dilla and the kind of dark, dense grooves laid out by contemporary producers such as flying lotus and motor city drum ensemble, dans situation in winding up on a label renowned for encompassing all those traits is obviously a blessing for the young producer.

following on from killawatts bring down the walls ep at the tail end of last year osiris music continues to expand their sonic boundaries as they move in 2014, with their first release of the year coming in the form of sleepers simulation theory ep. experimenting for the very first time with fm synthesis, the ep features seven tracks of thunderous production the majority of sounds for which sleeper drew from a mere four oscillators in a bid to recalibrate his production skills. the resulting record is far more than the sum of its component parts and, save for the skulking, static soaked tension of meth, moves with relentless force and purpose throughout.the simulation theory ep sees sleeper taking his already deft grasp of both dubstep and techno production and fusing them to a body of pummelling forward momentum perfectly suited to set osiris music off on what promises to be a bold and progressive year.

seminal detroit techno re issue from 1987 on kms. containing >the sound< plus 2 mixes of >how to play our music<. containing all 3 tracks from the original pressing - fully re mastered for 2014. if you do not own this 12 inch in your collection now is the time! pressed in original 1987 artwork.

keepin the legacy, it could be our motto here at hizou and it is certainly what we humbly try to achieve with all of our music. which makes it the perfect title for this our fifth release, a various artists affair featuring four producers from two continents with one aim: quality house music inspired by the classic sounds we love from chicago, detroit and new york.

new yorkers maw are dance music royalty. whether tearing down superclubs worldwide, working with the nudisco funky musicians & going fully live with their seminal music is my dope ep project, educating the world in tru-school disco vibes, making perfect, broken beat, crossover or bringing joyful keys, they embody dance music s history and flair for innovation this new extraordinary limited vinyl only release, that still sound amazing like timeless classic.

a beat and a bassline: if you have a sweet tooth for what makes the world of dance music go round, stefan goldmann nails it four times in 4x4inch for you.+

its all over town: mentys back! who could be more suitable for lucky number 13 than mr. techabilly himself? lucky 13 starts with the gamblers hymn all aces high, setting every saloon on fire. your pick could be the bunched remix, if you like it even more funny. flipside is tearing the dancefloor down with later penetrator, a rollin rocker! günther cools it down a bit, with a funky rhythm and a whistle along melody.

after successfully releasing the debut of egyptian nipples (duo act formed by massimiliano pagliara and jules etienne) with the 5 track ep back but half apersonal music now reveals the remix pack for the mini album, commissioning 4 experienced producers seeking to maintain the high quality and old school vibe of the original tracks

heavily influenced by moodymann and andres, new home taping artist simba produces music that is full of soulful echoes, while still dripping in raw house music vibes. quality house music for the believers out there. nothing is too straight in the simba sound as fx drift around and subtle production touches come at you from all angles. vinyl hiss is as important as the kick drum and the overall atmosphere has that classic house music quality that can transport you instantly to another place. the black madonna was the one who drew attention to the rising talents of this young producer. so fittingly she delivers her own lost in chicago take on the original, which delights in the tracks edginess and the wonderful release of the main hooks

cellaa music are very happy to welcome our great friend marc faenger and label head sven jaeger back to the fold. this one - obviously called b2b volume 1 feat. two artists, two universes, two different ways to approach the music theory to form a b2b cellaa relationship

solar one music is back with their the crystal issue series. after mantras debut now nigel rogers better known as perseus traxx presents his authentic chicago house on this series. moody synths, rattling drum machines and bubbling acid at its best. two tracks for the dancefloor and for your mind. limited edition on transparent green, smokey marbled, single-sided vinyl. no digital release!

esteban adame had released material on planet e, esteban partnered up with long time friend and colleague santiago salazar to start ican productions.

great reissue of the hugely in-demand rota enterprises 12 inch release of panaches massive jazz-funk tune *sweet music*. unstoppable and fiercely funky, this brilliant cut never lets up the energy for a second - frenetic guitars and bass combine with grooving keys and sweet vocals in a highly-charged dancefloor bomb. backed with the equally wonderful instrumental jazzy version which ramps up the drums and keys, a big favourite of kenny dope amongst others. unbelievably good and ultra hard-to-find in the original, you wont want to miss this!

these are the first two brand new dundov tracks since the sailing off the grid album. petars signature sound in full effect. a must for the fans.

david k represents something thats all too rare in electronic music today: an artist who makes music first and club music second. for him, emotion is paramount, melody is important, the pop format has its perks and original material is always better than a sample. late at night and early in the morning he dances alone in his studio, tapping away on his keyboards and throwing together arrangements on the fly (a pianist by training, he cant bear to make music slouched over a mouse). his only goal is to make something that will keep himself dancing.

enough! music welcomes in the new year with a new release by label founder and artist, danilo schneider. two convincing originals with the typical schneider groove that is immersed with moody energies, governed by a slight detroit touch. the pace of each track is pulsating, pushing hard and aiming directly to the dance floor.on the remix side, enough! has sought the work of romanian ada kaleh, who s mix is on par with an intense, hypnotic groove that wont let you go. here are presented three weapons for the night and certainly a talking point for all underground lovers of this style of tech funk. enough! music hopes you will enjoy this trip!

argot starts out 2014 with the help of pittsburghs chase smith and his new single, stay. following releases for w.t. records and pittsburgh tracks, the up-and-coming producer hits new songwriting heights with *stay*, an impassioned modern disco tune featuring lauren ojanpas smouldering vocals and a live bass line courtesy of karl ojanpa. smith also provides the swift charge of *27 summers*, a rave-influenced house jam whose banged out piano chords and brass fanfare will stir the dance floor.

compass point, muscle shoals, sun studios, studio one, cargo studios, spaceward studios : all seminal recording studios. here in glasgow we are very fortunate to have green door studio which is a free thinking hub for wild, original creativity and great sounding analogue recordings.

willie griffins boo williams alias returns to goldmin music for the labels most recent release. a vinyl affair, the living waters ep sees the chicago native at his very best, as he combines his customary, old-school, rough-and-ready approach with a newfound approach. the end result is an ep that brilliantly encapsulates all that is great about the label and the artist - as they look to the future but also nod approvingly in the direction of the past.

mary was first inspired by her love for lofi and electronica music, but also by the international deep & minimal house scene. in recent years, she developed her own style and produced her music from a unique blend. here she presents the hidden poetry ep 12inch vinyl of the debut album and was subsequently allowed by jamie robson aka magic panda make a beautiful remix of the track mountain lake. with chestnut tree and rocket boi you go through somewhere between a deep and trippy journey.bonus track is forest haze.

yoruba records is honored to bring to you the incomparable lady alma. coming from the roots of that philly soul sound, quickly became synonymous with house music. her powerful voice and empowering lyrics lifts generations to fully understand self worth and self love. osunlade is a force within the foundation of house music. born at the intersection of funk, jazz, blues and rock n roll, he injected new sounds into house with his pristine production and respect for the harmonizing roots of all music. these two dynamic souls join forces in an explosiven song, its house music

repress 2014
tip! 4 peak time tracks from a&s , luis ruiz & label owner jonas kopp. after a long break, the music from the basement editions are back on traut muzik. amsterdam and buenos aires join forces for a record packed with dark, timeless and serious techno. play it loud.

apparel music pushes forward with a four track single from label-founder kisk. the italian producer teams up with some associates of the imprint on a couple of the featured cuts, while anton kubikov reworks the title track to shape up the *friends* ep.

jimmy edgars blossoming ultramajic imprint gets off to a typically brazen start in 2014 with an ep of fiercely visceral club music from us born, berlin-based producer danny daze. a self-confessed lover of classic electro, the 3 tracks present contain the mechanical aesthetics and skewed sonics of the labels he holds close to heart, whilst packing an undeniable punch that will see these drawn for time and time again. daze is the first in a whole slew of acts to be welcomed onto the roster over the course of the year, and marks another exciting chapter for the burgeoning label.

medical records presents its second contemporary artist release with roladex. imagine kraftwerk playing steven merritt songs. using an arsenal of analog instruments, roladex nostalgically borrows ideas from music of the past to carefully craft a unique brand of futuristic-mechanized pop, with an emphasis on songwriting and layered production. weaving sparse, sequenced arpeggios into fuzzy bass and bubbly melodies to create a bed of sound where they layout a somehow bright melancholia.
pressing on transparent, electric blue colored 180 gram vinyl with lyrics insert.

alaska kicks off 2014 in style with an emotional drum & bass and downtempo 12 inch from arctic music. alaskas 33rd vinyl release takes you on an escalating journey with its head-nodding breakbeats, layered pads, bass booms and chords. violin, piano and rhode keys lead the ascent into a passionate orchestral crescendo and jasheri is born.on the flipside alaska flexes the sample muscles and lowers the tempo to 85 bpm with the arctic-sleeze score of zoranine. xylophone riffs, oboe effects, guitar stabs, flutes and vintage keys float over a funky breakbeat groove for the first alaska downtempo excursion since novas from 2010s the mesozoic era lp.

prologue continues with the portefeuille series and present with number 3 new prologue faces for this release. first is etapp kyle, recently released on ben klocks clockworks with an unbelievable emotional techno track. second is a complete new producer face from italy called mod21. mod21 delivers a biological living techno monster. last on the ep are artefakt know the dutch field recordings with deepest melancholic grooves for the dance floor. we are very exited about this release and we are sure we see all soon again on prologue.

the label of lars wickinger celebrates the number 010 of so what music.its time again for a various artist with a huge vinyl package and some friends likemadison & gaudier, marc de vole, du & ich and lars wickinger himself.played by: ramon tapia, benoît carretier, joseph capriati, someone else

2013 proved to be an excellent start to life as a label for music is love. as well as truly finding their feet and establishing a breed of music representative of what the label symbolise, they simultaneously introduced us to plenty of fresh new talent and particularly pleasing was the unearthing of numerous promising uk artists

blind spot music has continuously delivered the techno goods for over the last 3 years on the digital front. finally it releases its first physical release in the way of vinyl!

following up their releases on composite records and indigo raw, parham shafti & dominic plaza, aka the quantum mechanics, are back with their second installment on the relaunched unfokused music. here the duos mission to explain the unexplainable continues with two new outstanding cuts, release room and mind tricks. on the remix side, the mighty sasse and his partner in late night crime, the notorious james flavour (also known as one half of dirt crew) join in to show us their tricks. with their combined experience the two elegantly take on where the original leaves you and aim straight for a heart trick that resembles us of moody dancefloor moments from early 90s, modified to take place in a near future.

for their much anticipated second release music from memory take you into the world of italian musician gigi masin. tip!

straight out of st petersburg comes a brand new drum & bass label from russia with a lot of love. an offshoot of already established audio plants recordings, burelom (pronounced boorelom) is the russian word describing rugged outdoor terrain, windswept landscapes and fallen trees. this image sets a precedent for the music to follow, expect some of the most breathtaking d&b from deep, dark sonics through to ethereal vocal-led dance floor infusions, starting with release number 1 due january 2014.

trek 2013 was another exceptional year for will sauls ever-consistent, no-nonsense aus music imprint. as well as records from the increasingly familiar family fold - dusky, bicep, midland, sei a, leon vynehall - a new batch of producers stepped in as the label welcomed debuts from both huxley and glimpse, along with the return of fellow west country resident, komon (kieren lomax)

brad peterson comes out with his third full vinyl ep of the year and along with it a downloadable full album. both the ep & alubm are deep house groovers all the way through. those with a selective ear for quality music will appreciate this.
pressing on white coloured and green marbled vinyl.

whether he is headlining at nightclubs or playing a marathon set for an underground afterhours event, elon has a key asset in shaping new yorks vibrant underground music scene.

lab.our co-head basic soul unit delivers 3 tracks for lab.our 03. nowhere to be found, head long, & spiralling down. nowhere to be found is a deep, slow burning slice of hypnotic techno. on the flip, head long sees bsu pair broken beat with dark techno elements to great dancefloor effect while spiralling down is a percussive, drunken rhythmic journey.

gtcm016 introduces d.k., a new artist to emerge from paris electronic underground. with an impressively accomplished sound for a debut release, this ep contains four original tracks and its all killer, no filler house in the vein of ron trent, moon b, ppu and future times

the awesome analogue opener on this ep will have you reaching for the stars as quarion opens up on the machines and shows us a new side of his super sonic persona. the 2 soul busting, groovy tracks backing the title up are so laid back that youll be falling over after listening in.

also for no. 2 of the - vinyl-only-label questo music!, francesco ballato proves to have a knack for contemporary quality club music. the original is contributed by south german marco di feo, after he collaborated already last year for electophil records.

vinyl edition of the manic street preachers new album *rewind the film*.

for one day ep is the second release of ftwr recordings.
môme (fragil, 4lux, housewax) drops here 2 housy & deep dancefloor bomb. och (trelik, bass culture, autoreply) & jonas sella (telegraph) take you in a brilliant journey through house music, micro-house & techno.

hot off the heels of mixing the thirteenth instalment of berlin nightclub, watergates long-standing mix series, ruede (real name tobias) hagelstein returns with an alien invasion, space-history themed three track ep for tiefschwarzs ever-reliable imprint, souvenir music.