jump kicks things off in style here, with its off-kilter drums creating a bumpy, energetic vibe, while bright chord progressions, hi-strings and looming, drawn-out bass tones create the melodic depths. sampled and manipulated vocal snippets are also introduced building their own melodic movement, while the envelopes of each element are subtly tweaked to falter and evolve throughout the records duration.

riding high on the wings of their previous release pulling strings on their red series, eclectic avenue records bring us rear002 deep in it by small giants. small giants is the wonderfully ingenious marriage between leeds based label manager jacob kelly (j.cub) and the chicago house legend joshua iz. combining their skills, they have taken a heady guitar lick, underpinned it with a smoothly infectious bassline and sewn it all together with a warm soothing vocal sample. call it house, call it disco. either way, it is a surefire dancefloor killer and will take pride of place in any dj or collectors record box. flip her over for a remix by leeds darlings pbr streetgang. currently the hottest thing to come out of dance musics unofficial capital, the cheeky duo have put their own twist on the original by filling the track out with some chuggier deeper vibes whilst highlighting the instrumental solos. a hugely successful foray into a funkier tone for what promises to be another trophy in the e.a.r cabinets.

after storming the charts in 2012 with mysterious 7 inch championed by todd terje & many others, zambon & kapsa - the guys from the very polish cut outs are back with more goods! following the successful debut, they bring us a delicious 12 inch release with 4 amazing edits based on obscure polish records from the 80s. a side is curated by ptaki, a mysterious duo hailing from warsaw. ptaki (which means birds in polish) fly high and want to keep their true identity under the radar. nevertheless, they serve two amazing cuts here, both based on obscure polish jazzfunk. krystyna is the choice cut, with its infectious vocal hook and irresistible groove. marek is a piece of wonderful balearic slow house with rich rhythm and crazy synth action in the middle. b side comes from maciek sienkiewicz, one of the finest purveyors of balearic grooves in poland. two tracks served here wouldnt sound out of place in alfredos set. song for mohindar is the lead track, with its ethereal new-age atmospherics and exotic instrumentation. syntetyczna kobieta lux is an electronic burner that you may (or may not) know from last years tvpc beats in space show.

having established the w&o street tracks imprint in 2012 to further push the revivalist house sounds of themselves and their contemporaries, waze & odyssey kick present the labels first release of 2013 with a double header of hot house talent. on the a-side, ejeca, who helmed the last w&o street tracks release teams up with us based rhythm operator on raid, an initially tense house number which explodes into a catchy sequence of lysergic 90s stabs, complete with whooping vocal sample. on the flip, rising london producer citizen builds on the momentum from a year of strong releases on love fever, five easy pieces and kerri chandlers madtech with in my mind, a heady combination of hypnotic vocal loops, thick bass, and narcotic organ chords which display a darker side to the producer.

the latest offering from san franciscos icee hot label finds the young imprint officially welcoming another artist to its gradually expanding roster. that said, contakt isnt exactly a stranger. the michigan-reared, new york-based producer is one of the founders and resident djs at brooklyns turrbotax® party, which has long been a sort of sister party to icee hot. contakt has previously released music for respected outposts like local action, grizzly, and dutty artz, but nobody else and tessera 04 find him taking an important step forward as an artist, delivering tunes that are richer and more really realized than anything from his past. particularly on nobody else, contakts flair for big-room melody remains intact, but he takes notes from classic kms, filling out the songs cresting synths with a full-bodied bassline, a hooky vocal sample and a sturdy rhythmic underpinning. tessera 04 goes deeper, channeling maurizio while delving headlong into a dense cloud of synths and maintaining a steady sense of forward momentum. on the flipside, icee hot resident ghosts on tape continues his recent hot streak, infusing nobody else with punchy drumwork and a potent rave sensibility. detroit legend robert hood then rounds out the release, transforming tessera 04 into a pulsing and purring slice of heady analog techno.

after the killer release by marco shuttle vidd is back after a long silence with their 2nd release. a special release from somebody who has done a lot in a very short time: gw from stockholm. surrounded by mystery and simplicity, hurry up demonstrates both power and heft with few elements. the driving force builds a tension which really doesnt reach a peak, something that the locked groove vocal manages to balance perfectly. the energy is constant and keeps things interesting. the b-side starts off with runaway, a chicago-resembling funk track that reflects the 90s tradition and the new digital age. tonight closes the doors of this release and the closing lights come on, it is time to go home.

new greg gauthier on qalomota records! after better with kenny bobien here is the new production from this famous french dj/producer. fast forward introduces the female singer asha who delivers a perfect vocal for deep house lovers. sweet and groovy greg and asha give you an exclusive taste of house music feeling. only on qalomota records!

incl. kink / george fitzgerald rmxs!the 2nd single for deetrons forthcoming album on music man, featuring ovasoul7. a serious contender for tune of the year if you ask us.

roger gerressen switches to the main fof label for his next release, liberal taking up the entirety of the a side with a killa groove resplendent with knife edged percussion and tripped out synth stabs. flipsides mint goes subaquatic with a serious slice of heads down bizinizz - a male spoken vocal refrain repeats throughout to give a hypnotic edge. lastly, roger teams up with his buddy smokin g on drunk game, super rounded, housed up beats and an undulating synth / string line permeate the groove lending the ep a sense of levity.

the 4th and final sampler taken from swedish silver vol 2. patrick siech then steps up with the next track, kill room that also uses atmospheric percussion and stabs to build into a funky drum groove. the final track by cari lekebusch called xylopeggiator, conveys a dark, pounding 5 am rhythm that uses vocal samples and a melodic synth to create a hypnotic drum pattern

minimood extra returns with a timeless vinyl only release on blue colour vinyl by detroit legend norm talley with a dub remix by sascha dive. the beautiful and extensive >analog xtc< is a stripped & expansive masterpiece that employs understated drum programming, subtle vocal fx and insistent stabs to create spacious techno with an irresistibly hypnotic feel. on the flipside sascha dive plunges deeply into maurizio inspired dub territory with an epic thirteen minute remix of tape delays, metallic hits and subtle filters

bavaria based label treibjagd-records strikes again with its fourth installment featuring patrick kunkel (cocoon records) & sascha barth. the door is a smooth tech house track, including an earsoothing female vocal sample. this gets backed by remixes from label owner ill-boy phil

he “nulungkwana” package is the first debut release on combination music records. the african song is written, sung and originally produced by charlie hamilton, a talented music producer and song writer from south africa. the combinations heard the song (nulungkwana) from mutual friend max martinex and immediately reached out to charlie to remix the vocal and create an e.p.

fresh again, silks favorite dunce-dance diva, maria minerva, tries on a new wardrobe with her bless ep. busting out with sweet n swingy single black magick, minerva caters her classic la-la lyrics about an occult/joke-cult romance over a new waif, schneider-esque pop-rock lobsta beat. space 4 u slips echo-drone vocal monologues over a laface-style rnb booty bumper, while symbol of my pleasure sneers with a walk this way funk lick, both reminding fans of minervas naughty/playful creep-creativities. rounding out the ep are soul searchin – a sleazy, down-tuned, junk-jungle comatose doser – and lady blacktonikas black magick garage trippin remix – a layer cake of luscious tush pushin and an ode to another sassy lady, miss kier herself. confidence is key, and this is maria minerva struttin,’ on and off key, through her newest collection of wand songs.

hypercolours latest release comes in the form of haggerston ep, a brand new release from label co-owner alex jones who drops a 3 track ep of proper dancefloor bombs heavy basslines, breakbeats & vocal samples all held together in jones unique production style.

2012 terry hurst and daniel hevingham alias h2 released her massive ep. after several releases on get physical, kindisch and a fabulous remix of nick curlys album >between the lines< on defected, its time to bring you the next big ep of the nice manchester guys. the >chicago social club< shows the musical talent of the guys, inspired by the early jazz and blues legends of chicago. the second track >chapter one< is a deep melodic dreamy tune with a wonderful vocal and bassline. last but not least on the long flip comes >air< perfect for the summer chill out time and for relaxing... all in one cic records offers you with their third release an exciting ep for all ambitious music lovers

emerging from their recent album release beautiful searching, organic house band ananda project gets an ep with mixes that are bound to get the heads all abuzz. uk soulful house producer sean mccabe whips up a wicked dub on love like this feat. sepsenahki, complete with all its bouncing baseline, funky guitar licks and perfect rhythm. in addition, the world renowned 718 session / body & soul resident danny krivit teams up with japanese producers dazzle drums, and their collaborative efforts on heaven is right here fully enwrap aks sensuous vocal to create a masterfully crafted & beautiful song. last south american deep house producer fabian argomedo remixes menage a trois for a truly deep & moody affair

two thirds of the hypercolour label team, alex jones and ste roberts, present the first initials 12 inch of 2013 in the form of shard in the hole by blue & green. otherwise known as bareskin & j.wiltshire, blue & green have already developed respectable reputation for themselves. bareskin, aka 19 year old josh thompson from winchester, has set his stall out with non-standard house workouts for losing suki and hypercolour while j.wiltshire has an imminent ep for the prolific imprint.as with previous initials releases,shard in the hole has a techno leaning stance, albeit one with a far from purist outlook. the title track is a broken 4:4 track that builds towards a solitary pulsing bass note and skittering high end percussion and arpeggios. bring me down on the flip is a housier groove complete with an unnerving bassline and clipped vocal samples complimented with distorted washes and theremin-esque tones.

theres plenty of quality on this latest offering from maxwell. the oeuvre of deep textures, warm chords and vocal samples characterises a highly listenable ep, one that demonstrates a fresh and contemporary musical insight of a producer well worth following.

the brainchild of russian dj/producer kirill sergeev (tusk wax, whiskey disco, seven) this 2 track 10 inch (glenviews first!) features: cant you see me, a seriously funky mid-tempo groove based around a vocal refrain, and tender melody a percussive, jazzy breaks killer. limited white 10 inch vinyl.

the debut ep from sonns (la based producer alexandre mouracade of split secs) is a soulful vocal dance track with hypnotic vocals and funky bass. mark e does a deep steel drum driven interpretation. b/w the party track starts tonight (vocal & dub mixes) sure to get the floor moving.

a double ep release from the classic music company, mixing together friends old and new from the label. recent signings to classic, no dial tone deliver their second original production to the imprint - standing still – a deep slow burning almost bjork-esq vocal record kicks off the a side. long time label cohort from the early bar rumba days, mathew herbert twists and turns the record into something completely herbert and ultimately classic in its make up. on the flip…long-time greenskeepers man james curd returns to classic with nothing short of a bump! gentle help is typical curd funk and now with added black madonna flavours. road tested relentlessly at the smart bar, the chicago native channels the essence of old dance mania records and funnels it into something typically a little left of centre. each track is uniquely different and recognisably classic.

lower east, the brainchild of cozzy d & lee brinx, returns with michael jansons brand new single *addiction*. following his debut release *i know you re feeling ok*, jansons returns with this slick new offering, stamping his authority as one to watch for 2013. title track *addiction* kicks off the proceedings and is deceptively ambient, before jansons drops in a pulsing bassline that rolls out under mizbees eerie yet classy original vocal.
*addiction* is given the remix treatment by none-other than detroit dub master marc mk kinchen. mk retains the deep, gritty and brooding elements of the original, adding his own trademark organ riffs. on the flip side *just us* deliver a more uplifting affair, with a precision bassline and chopped and cut vocal samples adding a touch of soul to give the record and overtly classic house feel.

sascha braemer is back with his first solo-ep on stil vor talent since his massive 2011 hit people. teaming up with friends old and new, the result - animal instincts - is simply stunning as braemer showcases the versatility of a producer at the top of his game and an ability to think outside the box. kicking things off, the eps title track features the iconic jake the rapper on vocal duties.

reverence paying homage to the beloved underground, a prime collective of neo-electronic architects spawn a quintessential four track vanguard. the greatest by drivetrain (detroit, usa) begins gritty and minimal, blossoming into a spectral orchestration of refined vocal samples fused with melodic pads and acid bleeps. the heavy bass line and pounding rhythm keep it moving mercilessly. cloudmaster weed (meaux, fra) utilizes the vocal stylings of goddess stephanie on the raw and sultry >sweet & delicious<. the seductive groove lays the perfect groundwork for a goddess to dream on some of her favorite pleasures. rennie foster (vancouver, can) makes a strong return to soiree with the prolific, deep-tech, > low boxing<. a clever amalgamation of silky vocal samples dropping amidst heavy syncopated acid. lush pads provide the final polishing. j.garcias (detroit, usa) >lost< serves a commanding conclusion. the throbbing rhythm drives alluring female vocal samples thru an infectious late night sizzler. reverence – an absolute and authoritative tribute

die erste scheibe von dem jungen talentierten felix tuch ist der hit schlechthin! vollgepumpt mit dicken bassfundamenten, coolen vocal-fetzen und aeußerst straighten rythmicparts die sich nahtlos durch alle tracks der ep ziehen

featuring the sultry vocals of new york based kendra morris, the slinky and catchy album version of *same old clown* is joined on the ep by deeper re-workings from usa dj and re-edit king kon (kon & amir, nitetime), who provides both a vocal and dub remix as well as uk producer linkwood, known in underground circles for his groundbreaking mix of future-boogie, house and detroit techno on scotlands excellent firecracker recordings imprint.
*same old clown* is taken from chico manns forthcoming album *magical thinking* out 15th april on soundway records.

this release shows the diveristy of alixs amazing production skills and the end result is a spectacular four tracker that effortlessly glides us from the beautiful deep and warm vibes of no loss to the jittery vocal skills of treat me, via the analog gem bdrk and josh wink favourite champion sound. debuts dont get much better.

vocal and dub version of *white noise* by disclosure and alunageorge on heavyweight vinyl.

another storming, ranging ep from the new yorkers: heavy-duty machine funk for the dancefloor, charged and swinging with old-school chicago vibes. the a-side house bobs from tearaway to discofied to rawly jaunty, the techno on the flip from dug-in and twisted to a more wide-open excursiveness. to start, the soulful rug-cutter down runs a sublimated tribalism beneath lovely, dubwise kick drums and sultry female vocal, heavy skies is lo-fi funk, a stand-out, the bass and brilliant percussion-work of the title track crosses us garage with new uk styles (a little joy o to its bottom end). discreet time meshes vintage chicago drum programming with the filtered house of someone like i:cube, and to close, plateau, a widescreen, experimental bubblers, with reaching fxd synths and shuffling snares and hi-hats... perhaps their best yet.

we are more thrilled to welcome the mighty thievery corporation. taken from their highly acclaimed album radio retaliation which was originally released on their label esl, el pueblo unido gets the remix treatment courtesy of miguel migs who delivers some creatively thoughtful reinterpretations of the song. with plenty of live instrumentation including a healthy dose of layered percussion and a smooth horn riff, warm synth chords and deep bouncing basslines are all showcased here along with cut-up and dubbed out vocal snippets for a balance of depth and dimension. high level production values, steady grooves, complex yet subtle arrangements and well crafted musicianship are all featured here in this lovely package.

disco doubles ist das projekt der beiden italienischen produzenten gilberto caleffi und erio simonini, die während der hochphase von disco in einem club in modena der musik verfielen. und da die erste große liebe bekanntlich nie ganz vergeht, gründeten sie einige jahre später die disco-formation disco doubles. nachdem ihr song demons feat. d mia bereits auf permanent vacation veröffentlicht wurde, erscheint nun eine 12 mit zwei remixversionen von darshan jesrani, dem mitbegründer von metro area. zu hören gibt es klassische boogie/garage vocal cuts und maximale dancefloor-action. disco dreams can still be fulfilled!

deep down slam laid down a marker of quality house with their debut emission from washerman and james johnston earlier this year, and for their second release the label looks to the current strains of house goodness coming out of ireland. sligo pair brame & klansee collaborate on a double dose of forthright house shufflers with the alright ep, the title track demonstrates the duo to fully in line with the current vogue for 90s vocal house bumpers. complementing this, *they ll be* showcases their craft for infectious melodic hooks. washerman maintains his 100% deep down slam appearance record with a killer remix of the latter track, retaining the duos hooks and adding plenty of his own production personality to the mix.

samoyed kicks off vases 2013 with two undeniably brave tracks and a change in direction for the hyped producer. breaking into new territory for the u.k artist he kicks off with sloe eyes, an percussive builder of a track with rave stabs and a brilliant catchy vocal hook. utilizing his brilliant use of the ethereal he keeps the club edge on this track emotional and heartfelt. the b-side guts starts with a hypnotizing vocal loop that slowly transcends into almost autechre territory but with an ear for african house on the drums. dj support comes from hudson mohawke, pearson sound, krystal klear and benji b. samoyed starts 2013 with a bang

from the crazy minds of apendics.shuffle and blakkat we give you the heavy burdens high 12 ep!

adam beyers original track starts with a heavy bass line that is a sure-fire, grooved out killer. the infectious vocal hook and melody line supplies the extra force to make this track one of the strongest releases on truesoul to this date. nic fanciullis take on take me away uses a rhythmic melodic synth-line before bringing in the vocal to maximum effect. alans darker approach gives this release an extra dimension, using deep-pounding toms to create a cool, stripped back vibe with warm stabs and hats to match.

new on caribou frontman dan snaiths jiaolong imprint. grind is more of a straightforward house track with a warped vocal sitting in the center of it, whereas *prelims* borrows uk bass stuttering, deep rhythmic tics, along with some out-there sounds that wouldnt have sounded foreign on snaiths lp as daphni

matlocks finest rhythm plate resurface brandishing a new label in pressed for time, and what better way to inaugurate it than revisiting one of their key tracks. released back in 2002 on the mantis label run by atjazz, >lean part 2< was a wonderfully sleazy slab of deepness notable for the lascivious vocal hook that hung slinkily over the production throughout. it still sounds superb some 13 years on and is backed with an unreleased version that was done in the same period, along with deliciously freaky new >leaner< mix from the pair

having marked himself out as a producer to keep an eye on with his previous releases on tusk wax, hot waves & glasgow underground we are proud to welcome lee webster to the local talk family.lee keeps it pretty much straight forward on all night vibes ep and delivers a neat package of four to the flour house tracks, bouncy with strong vocal hooks and memorable melodies all the way. punch a crocodiles wonky bassline, the airy chords in get lost, the vocal samples in wax your body and lean rhythm in all night vibes are all fine indicators of where lees real talent lies and makes him a great fit for local talk. sometimes simplicity is the key to make your tracks memorable and this young cat knows how to work it like that. local talk is talking to you!

written in an outdoor studio overlooking the mallorcan countryside, baby prince (wolf + lambs gadi mizrahi) and crew love newcomer navid izadi portray a moment of sun drenched inspiration on the last dance ep.as if one mind-boggling new collaboration wasnt enough, the last dance ep features a remix by fellow crew love members tanner ross and deniz kurtel who turn out an efunk meets hip-hop in outer space version of the title track.

lets get lost return to the fold for their first release of 2013. this officially licensed release features the obscure italian / brazilian fusion of marimba do mar . this fantastic record is incredibly hard to find and a very expensive gem thats been re issued for your listening pleasure. japanese artists kza (endless flight) & cos/mes (esp institute) both turn in outstanding remixes.

mooryc simply was the opening track of fenou bouquet vol.2 mix compilation last autumn. the pole whos now living in berlin impresses here especially with the brilliant vocal part. his track is lovingly arranged and embedded in a harmonious sound collage and the underlaid beats try to permeate everyone with their massive drums. stop thinking, let go.. the perfect slowing

in january we brought you a fantastic joint effort of australia?s emma louise and wankelmut, my head is a jungle - part 1, marking the young berliners second official production. now we laid the track in gui borattos hands, and the two remixes he came back with is nothing short of phenomenal.

*its own course* is a double whammy! jay west and stee downes join forces to deliver a true club bomb with an acid touch. it combines a groovy bassline, impulsive drums and warm rhodes chords that simply reek of hit-potential. the track has a compelling build-up, storming towards an inevitable climax and is shimmed by stees distinctive voice. let yourself be guided by its flow.

future disco present the second sampler in a set of two from the forthcoming volume 6 - night moves album. this collection brings 4 highlights of the album to each limited edition vinyl pressing. each sampler across the last 5 album installments has sold out instantly... this next double disc collection is sure to see the same wide spread hype

sweet sweet vocal chicago-house pureness by tevo howard featuring rick poppa howard on vocals, reminding of the early beautiful granville days. a highly emotional and intimate track which the label is honoured to release. labelboss paul du lac on remix duties delivers two stripped-to-the-bone jackin trax for devastating club abuse, one vocal version, one instrumental version.

full reissue of the classic track on & on by jesse saunders, considered by many as the first house track. backed with the original rhythm tracks! big tip.

actually, a split release between paul hill and nikki o. two sides of warm, intimate vocal house music. tip!paul hills side is a midtempo cut with sweet playing between main vocal and background vox. the nikki-o side is more uptempo and has an affectuous bassline supporting the track.

ad maiora records is proud to welcome on board, for the first vinyl of its catalogue, the experience and talent of established chilean producer aldo cadiz. his productions skills appeared on many labels worldwide including top imprints like desolat, viva, kling klong and more. *tan talan* is a track that makes you dance from start to the end, thanks to a powerful groove with an hypnotic looped vocal layered on top of it!