well, kat records reach the ripe ol age of 21 with an exactly what it says on the tin release being the giant cuts ep which pays testament to the versatility that s seen the kat label take on board varying styles & ge-nres since its conception back in 2007. this 4 tracker of gargantuan proportions from edit hot shot deadly sins sees both classic and underground cuts getting the royal edit treatment and then some this time, mainly focusing on disco, soul & funk.

presenting the evolution of in syncs undisputed uk techno classic, namely storm. in sync is of course lee purkis, co-founder of the legendary fat cat record store in london and a highly-respected figure among the early underground scene

it s only so long before liam geddes becomes a name you ll start hearing on the worldwide underground stage. having already churned out a number of uncompromisingly deep house tracks over the past couple of years, he comes armed with another exceptional ep on mil - the third release on the new music is love sister label - that further demonstrates his genuine dynamism as a producer. the with closed eyes ep should win this very talented producer the recognition his fresh beat work deserves into the wild gets proceedings underway, a ripping bassline paves out over rattling percussion shakes while oscillating dream like jingles play out during the course of the track. chopped vocal samples are introduced and tease against the shuffling drums which elevates the track with real drive and groove. close ya eyes for the journey packs the same layer of heat with its similarly groove-heavy bassline - a staple of geddes well-crafted sound. firmly footed, intermittent chimes seep into the track and are complemented by siren-like chords which grow truer in presence, until a hypnotic vocal snippet fulfils the deep terrains of the track. a saint is a tumultuous techno-fused roller with it s rip-roaring bassline and percussive loops which rhythmically swing out over shuddering pads, sustained chords and a cut up female vocal, brining a twist of colour to the arrangements of the track. there s a keen sense of tension and release, elevating this above your average and confirms geddes does depth and darkness with real conviction. broke will surely prove a high point for any decent dj set, and sounds like a cut you d expect from someone like delano smith. strings faintly play out over looped key chimes and a funk-like riff, while ticking hi-hats and a careful use of vocal sample gives the track extra heat, each element powered by the rumbling bassline.

nick curly and gorge are welcoming tania vulcano, jose de divinia & audiohell to their debut on 8bit with a massive 4 track ep! the indisputable first lady of circo loco, tania vulcano was there when it all began on those monday mornings back in 1999 and continues to be a beacon for quality underground dance music until today. for her upcoming release she joined forces with jose de divina and audiohell to create yet another timeless piece.

we are thrilled to release the debut ep by the mysterious and mystifying glasgow-based dub-pop duo laps (ladies as pimps). lady two collars (golden teacher) and sue zuki (organs of love) wowed us with their exciting mix of vocals, acid, dub and hip hop. using out-there dub recording techniques and instrumentation fused with a tasty pop sensibility, they make an original and experimental blend of underground dance memes. there is an incredible breadth of sounds over the seven-track record, making it an excellent choice for any dancefloor. the ep also features guest collaborations with some of glasgow s best musicians, including golden teacher, sinead young, duncan young, and an excellent remix by green door studio.

in the late 60s early 70s many american soldiers where stationed all over germany. among those where musicians who played in several army bands like the east of underground who recorded a now sought after album after they had won the special services entertainment showband contest held in frankfurt in 1971. nobody knows which other bands participated in this contest, maybe also the soul explosion which were stationed in augsburg, upper bavaria. around the same time, a man named charles held opened a club in augsburg town called tarantel. furthermore he was running a record label of the same name on which he released a handful of 7inch singles from different, local bands, mainly not funky at all though. the soul explosions release remains the only one in the field of american soul & funk music. the band recorded a fantabulous double sider, one deep funk side with a soulful ballad on the flip which makes both hardcore funk and soul collectors happy. unfortunately there is no more information available about the band, only that they even performed live at the tarantel club.

combo release by lunar lodge & mai mai mai. three unreleased tracks born from the collaboration between the two sides of the roman obscure underground scene. industrial beats, dark techno, drones and samples from the traditional percussions of sila mountains: armed with analogue equipent (909, 707, ms20, opera 6, pro-one...) they will bring you down exploring your dark feelings thru the deepest side of the beat.

in 2013 bootshonk was the white label release spurred by the calls from dc10s dance floor. this time around bootshonk steps ahead of the game and pre-empts two of this summers sure-fire underground dj weapons. troubled times brings high energy tribal drumming, simple and stripped back to ultimate rhythmic effect. patiently building up with claps before sliding into a moment of surrealist vocal samples, for a woozy, trippy vibe. with stamper square the mood shifts deeper, delving into the late night mystery and a new level of dance floor entrancement.

from underground to overground - the story of wau! mr modo. collectors edition, 180 gram double vinyl plus download code for the full album.

kenny dope and louie vegas nu-yorican soul project was responsible for some of the biggest underground club hits to come out of nyc throughout the 1990s, their collective vast musical knowledge, impeccable taste and legendary status as djs in the city only helped elevate them to the highest level.
the nervous track is a fine example of the duos deep musical heritage, originally released on nervous records in 1993 its deep pads, bassline and solid as a rock breakbeats captured the ears and minds of any self respecting dj or dancer who came within a hundred miles of it, the very definition of a classic! fusing the worlds of jazz, latin, hiphop and house maw set the blueprint for generations of djs and producers to come with records like this.
here, re-mastered and re-issued from the original dats in conjunction with nervous records nyc is a piece of dance music history, the nervous track is available again and still sounding as vital and groundbreaking as it did on its original release.

hailing from chicagos south side, the duo dar embarks lives in a world of underground techno and machines. their debut album, fleer ep, was recorded live on hardwares, no keys were played, just the pressing of buttons and turning of knobs. gathering its inspiration from records on the shelf, sci fi and comics, dar embarks remains steadfast in technotic efforts to interpret the future - our future.

limited 2014 repress !!
jamie jones launches his new subsidiary label of hot creations, hottrax with a three track ep of upfront dance floor business. the label will be dedicated to a more underground dance floor orientated aesthetic, only for the headstrong!

damian lazarus and the ancient moons entered our orbit earlier in the summer with the stomping and mystically brilliant *lovers eyes (mohe pi ki najariya)*. now the highly anticipated remix package is upon us - featuring a souped up re-edit from man of the year dixon that and a driving remix from swiss/spanish underground star mendo.

next release on vinyl only label hands off, is four walls. we just love his deep sounds, and we cant wait to present this fantastic ep for all of you! four walls did successful releases on traxx underground and kolour ltd to name a few. the release he did with funky jaws on kolour ltd went to the top on the vinyl sales chart, and was supported by everyone. this is serious deep underground house music! as always, limited press worldwide.

tudor gheorghe, also known as romansoff, is a dj, producer & vinyl collector form bucharest, romania. heavily influenced by the small local underground parties on the electronic music scene in buchares romansoff started collecting vinyl, djing and later on headed in to production. in 2013 he started releasing music on his own imprint, raw tools. a vinyl only series with a raw, analogue, sound which was charted by known artists such as ben sims, mark henning and serge. now picked up by machine musics diesel we bring you two great tracks from romansoffs dark vaults in romania rage machine and in my heart

deo & z-man, the blood-brothers from hamburg, pulled off one of the most creative feats of last year with their debut album, no bullshit , with zero bs but plenty of inspiration, the pair melted together a range of influences with a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek humour for their underground opus. the remix lp to follow this ep solidifies their commitment to the eclectic, drafting in friends and family like lee burton, erobique and tigerskin to rework the magic.

blue, thats the colour of the new and beautiful oblack vinyl, and this is not just a coincidence. los pastores, the owners of this consolidated and growing label, are the ones in charge of the fourteenth release of one of the most significant underground music series in the world. smoke game ep is no joke: it is snna and arauz at their best. its not just a good kick and a rhythm, all the content is soaked in a tasty, concentrated balearic sauce.

jenifa mayanja and dakini9 (aka lola) are back with the third installment on their label sound warrior, this time with two new artists beginning to make a name for themselves in the underground electronic music scene.

promised land is a hands down acid house anthem. fact. released in 1988 on chicagos dj international label it became one of the first crossover hits of house music. transcending electronic musics boundaries it entered the worlds minds & ears with its positive lyrics & chicago house rhythms. this 2014 reissue brings together 4 definitive remastered original mixes of this all time essential classic.

inception: audios goal is to alter the perceptions of what electronic music can be. gathering the unique talents of underground artists from the darkest corners of the globe, we aim to create experimental, challenging and alien soundscapes that are truly not of this planet.

l 33... get acquainted as we think it is a name you will be hearing a lot more of in the future. hailing from the creative d&b hotbed that is bulgaria, l 33 has been creeping up the ranks with covert diligence and a sonic attitude that is going to take him right to the top. already enjoying big love and support from scene titans drum&bassarena, here we find him making his program debut with two scorching underground future-focused work-outs. recognise... it is time, once again, to get with the program!

chiwax proudly welcomes mr. ron trent to the family! we are proud to present you this masterpiece of music - originally released on clubhouse records in 1992.

as a member of parisian band club cheval, a solo dj and as one part of the notorious bromance records unit, sam tiba escapes on his own with the release of his samuel ep this september. with musical influences coming from the american ghetto underground, from miami to baltimore, sam continues to push forward as an intriguing musician with his sensual and dreamlike productions.

the - project 5 ep- is an absolutely critical piece of underground house from kelli hand, the undisputed * first lady* of detroit house / techno. having changed hands for substantial sums of money on-line over the years, this is the first time the ep has been repressed on wax and made widely available much to the joy of dance music lovers and detroit fanatics worldwide.
re-pressed and re-mastered in conjunction with kelli hand and with the original acacia records artwork intact, this is an unmissable re-release of a record that has stood the test of time and will continue to rock dance-floors well into the future. *music from a well known place to an unknown destination...*

subterranean techno cuts with a strong ancient underground texture. sawlin reveals himself to us with something totally unique, just like the spirit and the soul of arts elite, but there is one more thing, we give you james ruskin remix served on a silver platter. no more words needed here.

rothmans is back with there 7th release and this time they pay homage to german playmaker paul breitner . the ep comes in the form of rising manchester producer ste spandex , fresh off the back of his remix of coyote our on rothmans 6 , and has been recorded 100% live on analogue eqiupment , not a computer in sight !!!! . the ep finds rothmans taking a slightly different and more up tempo vibe to it but still retains the psychadelic nu disco feel of many of there earlier releases. spandex has had a little help from his friends in the form of kickin pigeon and metrodome , both fresh out of the manchester underground. this is rothmans first all manchester release and sees them really cemeting the label in there surroundings.

in seiner norwegischen heimat gilt das einar stray orchestra noch immer als ein geheimtipp im musikalischen underground. als vor drei jahren das debuetalbum chiaroscuro, damals noch unter dem namen einar stray - in norwegen erscheint, ist dies immerhin der startpunkt eines beindruckenden werdegangs.

david k is the parisian-turned-berliner producer who has been a prominent artist within the underground house scene since the late 90s, having first joined forces with dan ghenacia of apollonia when releasing his bestseller * boul de nerf* on freak n chic. a fruitful career in production led to music on labels like cocoon, visionquest, supplement facts and bpitch control, while his new album * out of range * is just about to drop. ten years in the making and signed to tiefschwarzs souvenir, david proves his music is still as relevant today as ever. as one of the main artists on freak n chic, david k seemed a natural fit for apollonia to approach...* david is an old friend and talented produced who we have known from the beginning back in paris. of course we wanted to see what he could do for the new label, as you know by now we apollonia are always referring back to our roots. a 2-track package, * middle-aged romance* is characterised by its bell melody and hard-hitting bassline, an electric story moving between ethereal wonder and an intense workout. * drop the beat* perfectly demonstrates the classic chicago house style david k and apollonia first enjoyed together all those years ago, but adding a very modern, textured touch. coming 2014, apollonia invite premiesku to the label – the combination of livio & roby and their pal george g – and also the newest addition to the lola ed roster.

we are excited to bring to you a new friend to the finale sessions family and he is part of the rising cast of producers from the new york underground . this record is just letting you know that it is still the hub for top notch talent in the united states. jordan is a special producer bringing a vibe like no other with his mix of house and techno attributes .1) night mask is a nasty raw down to the ground dance track with sub like kicks and percussions and its flawless arching synth give this track its basis to move like no other.2) division point - this track is the basis for the ep and we understand we jordan is going with this one for sure . division point is part deep and raw and it gives the ep its depth that it needs to transpire on different dance floors everywhere with its floating pads and it deep drums . flawless work i must say.3) return is the track i dig the most on this jordan release! it has that peek time feel to it with its techno undertones and its great drum programming which really sets this track apart from all other and we can t forget the super sub underneath all the other attributes

strong underground house tracks with a great variety...

killer debut album from jared wilson on his own label 7777. wilson states the album draws inspiration from the literal underclass. ghost miners is influenced and dedicated to all those who have worked and lived underground, from gold miners in south africa, copper miners in the 1800s in northern michigan, the mole people of nyc to orphans living under bucharest. raw acid and techno of the highest caliber as only jared wilson can do!

demarzos sound is a meticulously crafted one. his toxic perfectionism and shrewd sense of rhythm lead him naturally to where he is today. his well-revised sets include anything from underground deep house to main room deep tech. after releases on hot creations, noir, glasgow underground or loulou records to name a few, arrives to sincopat with two secret weapons. holster is a cheeky but solid track which brings together groove and melody. analogue synths being added, it also presents changing voices all the way. for the remix, walker & royce take the deep way with a dry kick and sinister notes. pay attention to the astonishing breakdown. trigger is the second original track, in the same language than holster, and using some classic groovebox bullets. ramiro lopez, one of the sincopats golden boys, after his bedrock release, offers two fresh versions with different treatments.

raw instinct volume 4. a series of raw house tracks engineered for heavy dj use. three tight tracks inspired by 90s ny house music. underground!

to celebrate our 10th release we would like to welcome back our favourite outboard loving russian, semerka. two tracks of the highest order include lead track *triptych*, a 9 minute masterpiece in 3 parts, plus *more* which manages to be beautiful but deep with a creepy acid line. and synths reminiscent of the twin peaks theme track. dorylus take triptych into dubby territory with distorted but gorgeous synth lines not a million miles from early underground resistance. includes code for free download of 5 exclusive remixes.

epic sub-driven & upfront dancehall-steppin exceptional riddims, electroid hip-hop and house of the deepest kind produced between 1997 - 2003 by don papa in the underground solitude of moss norway. true in spirit and heart - as well as in groove and bounce. sex tags mania issue 26 represents

duesseldorf based digital prophet releases his first ep on mntltrx this year. his transdimensional communication systems ep is a pure techno romance in a future retro apperance. be prepared! vinyl only.

frank heading north: hamburg! this danger zone oh so full of house music club culture. from the front to golden pudel. from b. dlugosch to kosi. from container records via underground solution to smallville records. and so much more. our european windy city provides quality since 1986 so its high time to honour this cozy place with four traxx made by friends. smallpeople. suburb. tilman tausendfreund. simon ferdinand. hamburg is a-live.

fifty fathoms deep follow up swiftly here from frederick s critically acclaimed debut album disruptive pattern material which gained major support from jimpster, osunlade, rainer trüby, the revenge & ajtazz amongst others. whilst craig smith & peter oakden celebrate their labels heavily supported first year, they bring you here release number five. an exquisite four track ep from the briskly emerging nyak. without question nyak keeps this ever delivering imprints momentum going with four superb cuts of low slung, underground jams. full of soul, rawness and summer fun

nemesis e.p. is the latest 12 release by painbringer. featuring 4 oldschool 909 hardcore techno tracks with pure energetic gabber riffs, acid and breakbeats. no pop style, this is straight-in-your-face underground music!

great mgmt selection

the original pressing from sterling moss his solo release on flatlife is a killer! the countdown track is an uplifting and very energenic dancefloor track with on the a side the underground killer hyperdrive! with 2 totally different remixes from jack wax (melodic oldschool) & ddr (raw acid) , this release is completed! it comes in the black flatlife sleeve again and the white vinyl with black in it, gives this vinyl the flatlife signature again. enjoy this one!

in 1991, former king street sounds, bpm king street production released the compilation ep named la ronde, which includes the tracks by the hot artists in new york and tokyo underground scene at that time.

having made a nice splash for himself with his recent outing on delusions of grandeur and recent string of quality releases on his own imprint, shadeleaf, we are proud to welcome in thatmanmonkz for our next release on kolour ltd. he serves up three immense cuts of deep, underground rhythms with that infamous touch of soul that is quickly becoming his own trademark. remix duties were laid upon someone weve had our eye on for quite some time now - glenn astro. his unique musical vision & precise execution is on full display with his remix of remember and the end result speaks for itself. needless to say were very excited to have him in! altogether its an exceptional package of tunes more than worthy for the 16th slot in our kolour ltd catalogue!

filsonik, one of new yorks finest old school underground dj/producers is down to make his debut on the illustrious hot creations imprint after his regular appearances at circo loco dc10 and close relationship with the martinez brothers brought him into orbit with jamie jones et al. a staple in jamies sets at the moment and always creating a major impact on the dance floor, dogfish is testament to filsoniks nuanced production skills and flair for a killer groove and a ridiculously infectious swagger.

10 years of dopeness galore brings forth an exciting new project between well established future soul producer inkswel and blossoming underground rnb vocalist charli james.

collection of the bands early works. a glimpse into the tokyo / yokohama post-punk underground. check!

boom... two new characteristic dub tracks from audiokern for underground space nights

idjut boys started in early 90s, when house music was heading for the bubbly, wild excitement, and they have always been active in an underground scene which has been drawing the line at the mainstream. carrying on the tradition of house and disco, they have ever played an important role in forming the house and disco culture in uk, producing the intoxicating groove of funk and dub, which is the significant factor in house and disco.

no artificial colours have been busy. the south east london duo lewis wright and ryan ellis have been name checked by everyone from maya jane coles and jamie jones to cyril hahn and paul woolford and legends such as kerri chandler. following their recent smash for pmr *reach for me* (feat. alex mills) no artificial colours are back with a late night ep for kerri chandlers madtech records.
the menace ep sums up everything that is exciting about the no artificial colours sound: raw, soulful, rooted in classic garage and house, big room party vibes with underground cool, it is no surprise to see the pair have been highly lauded by the likes of pitchfork, vice, i-d and fact of late.