vinyl only ! czr channel zoo recordings from ibz deliver the belearic vibes to us - its time for michael james to introduce the label with some classic pumping vocal house - movin! already the most forward thinking music project ever to hit the island of ibiza, channel zoo was initially an event offering a variety of cutting edge new sounds, provided by the unrivaled underground house and techno record labels of the future. with rapid development from ibiza into hosting channel zoo events at the most prominent clubs in europe featuring only the best artists it was only a matter of time before a serious imprint was established.

having released his third album >personality< earlier this year to much critical acclaim, scuba is pleased to announce his new single ne1butu will be released on july 2nd through hotflush. ne1butu is scubas glorious take on a thunderous classic house track, complete with piano break and an infectious bubbling bassline – its perfect for the summers dancefloors. backed by a scb – scubas other alias – remix, he adds a minimal techno edge to the song. taken from >personality<, the album sweeps effortlessly across a wealth of genres within contemporary dance music, proving once again scubas place at the cutting edge of the electronic music scene.

every vinyl incl unique download code ... alec troniq tells himself off – with two fluffy and cheery smilemakers on base of light but raving rhythms.in rueffel hes piping, drumming berserk and doing echoism.a sweet remix is delivered by stereo express from atmosphere / burlesque,well-known for their bombs shadoorack and la vie en rose. on b1 alec crashes a russian wedding, kidnaps ljudmila and entrains her to his own spring meadows.the groover on b2 is remixed by a guy named bunched – cutting, stomping and constantly stepping forward. as a bonus theres a digital only behende version of the title track: more rave, less gadgets with a free download code enclosed to the vinyl

after the success of the first two eps from wireman and and, we present an ep from tom dicicco. dj support from conforce, shifted, cio d or, giorgio gigli, forward strategy group, max m rec, answer code request, par grindvik, kowton and more... inner surface music present their third release. after the success of the first two eps from wireman and and, we are very proud to present an ep from tom dicicco. 2011 was a big year for tom dicicco with a string of high profile releases on traut, stockholm ltd, project squared and finale sessions. tom made his debut in berghain this february 2012, playing along side fanon flowers live, norman nodge, marcel fengler and grovskopa. showcasing his skills as a producer from a young age, tom has really managed to develop a sound of depth and maturity. deep textural soundscapes and dub aesthetics run throughout this release, with exit showing a darker side to his sound - dub techno built for the dancefloor. vent has real swing, using loose techno rhythms to build momentum and ferocity around the dub chords and textures filling the resonant space. high ground is a dub house track using playful vocals, cutting textures and a low slung bassline to build a pulsating irresistible groove

having announced the expansion of the vibes & pepper brand into record label ownership in consummate style with a timely reissue of the seminal claude young & terrence parker ep the 4 play, the parisian operation now is proud to present the new school of bumping house talent in the shape of tomska. the belgian producer has been steadily cutting his production teeth over recent times, with a few select remixes and releases that showcase his love for the sounds of chicago and detroit, something that is explored with aplomb on the four track mental raw ep. from the opening bars of >lets get it on< tomska shows undeniable ease for combining emotive melodies with a crisp and contemporary treatment of rhythms, with the snapping >everynight< a particular highlight.

after the success of their first release (etg001, programm ep) with all vinyl copies selling out, eartoground records quickly steps up again with some fresh new uk techno talent. while a lot of the focus on underground music culture in the uk remains on dubstep, we must not forget the fine pedigree we have in classic techno. here we present the first release from secluded alongside two superb, cutting edge club remixes from jonas kopp and markus suckut.

here the black vinyl edition ..big ep remixes by douglas greed, wareika, dirty doering and marek hemmann for consoles album >herself<!

atlanta producer distal teams up with vancouvers hxdb for >booyant<, an absolutely killer collaboration that fuses the best elements of both producers in fine style. taking a 136bpm tempo and bridging dubstep with a cutting edge bass-heavy house vibe, the duo pull together an intimate dancefloor bubbler that fans of night slugs and swamp 81 will most likely feel quite at home with. awash with lush synths and gurgling sound bytes, >booyant< is a quality track to tickle many a fancy. flip to side aa for distals solo effort >amphibian<, an excellent piece of 140bpm machine music, whirring and clicking in a roughly similar vein to instra:mentals >rift zone<. experimental dubstep pressure for the open minded, guaranteed future-proof. distal will release his debut album >civilization< on tectonic later in the spring of 2012.

incl. manik & hot since 82 rmxschris james, 50 % of one of the fastest rising artists of 2011, coat of arms, presents his first off ep. and theyear might be young, but we predict this will be one of our highlights for 2012. nothing else matters is a massivepeaktime anthem. cutting-edge production, a massive bassline, anthemic vocals. the remix by hot since 82 transforms the original into an even darker affair, adding spooky synth pads and a slightly techier groove. for on & on james takes similar ingredients as for nothing else matters - killer bass, irresistible vocal, massive production- but cooks up a slightly deeper track, perfect to be enjoyed at the earlier or later hours of the night. man of the moment manik nyc delivers a massive remix for on & on, adding a subsonic garage-ish bassline, eerie synth stabs,little acid licks and jacking rimshots.

limited white vinyl release with remixes by douglas greed, wareika, dirty doering and marek hemmann for consoles album >herself<!

thomas gandeys return is warmly welcomed by dance-floors worldwide. the artist formally known as cagedbaby has consistently made tough, deep, cutting techno and house based tracks, and his latest offering >the piano track< is no different. mr.gandey upped sticks to berlin last year and one can really hear the city that holds so much weight in the history of dance music, in this his latest production. like ronseal, the piano track does exactly what it says on the tin. its a track laced with piano hooks. its stylish, sophisticated and genre-busting, thomas gandey really has gone for the ultimate goose-bump rush! radio slave and thomas gandey have long admired each others work. they have a history of producing and djing together and like tom, matt (radio slave) also comes from brighton and now lives in berlin. after hearing the piano track he dived straight in to the remixing it. in actual fact radio slave remixed the track in a different key and tom re-played the piano making for a really special radio slave re-work

from the estrela archives of exactly that period comes the original, which was crafted by portuguese calapez at the time, as well as the newly edited pyjamas remix. calapez builds the theme monkeymonkey on top of a playful piano roll and swinging beats – simple and pure. with a wink the pyjamas remix carries that approach and the minimalist melody on, while adding a nice portion of acid. but the absolute highlight of this release, as already alluded in the incoming quote is definitively the more than cutting edge house remix of sacco vanzetti duo. funk, power, tempo and lightness: its got the ground formula to spin itself into the perpetual hunting grounds of the absolute house purist.

after almost 2 years of serving slices of their idea on cutting edge house music on a solely digital basis, the belgian silverback recordings now releases its first vinyl… on >ep 2< polish producer the phantom demonstrates he is a master at creating a soulful, genre-bending, futuristic blend, whilst paying homage to rich chicago, uk garage, and detroit traditions, to name but a few. highly acclaimed and limited to 300 12 inch copies. support by ikonika, hackman, canblaster, french fries, teki latex, round table knights, dubbel dutch, brenmar, lol boys, blackwax, optimum, chaos in the cbd, lil silva, martelo, …

one to one records was born with a clear idea of creating a cutting edge label that would reflect the new trends in house, techno and deep not only with big names, but also discovering new talents thanks to the experience accumulated during the years by dj producer john stoongard.

bassism records is devout to cutting edge bass music. with its roots in dubstep, breaks, and drum & bass, the promotion company turned record label also ventures into the newer territories of liquid dubstep, minimal dub techno, deep house, and future dub. headed by veteran dj and producer tommy lexxus aka riparian, the bassism staple is carefully curated to showcase the best cases of dancefloor excitement and head-wise introspection. with singles forthcoming from vandera, kgb, twisted, cosmetics, beep, and a slew of other top shelf producers, bassism has only one direction to grow.

superb debut release on a new label dedicated to showcasing cutting edge new japanese dance music. all four artists each deliver quality tracks that are quite different from each other in style in a refreshing but not abstract way, and make this a very interesting and soon to be sought-after release.

repress 2015

the lab, nrks mix series devoted to the worlds most cutting edge djs and forward thinking sounds, returns this autumn with an instalment compiled and mixed by undoubtedly one of the scenes most talented, charasmatic and brightest stars.
hailing from the suburbs of detroit, seth troxler has made an incredible journey over the last few years, from the local dj spots at detroits the works club and behind the counter service at the famous melodies & memories record store, to the most top drawer nights and clubs across the world, such as fabric, panorama bar, dc10, the rex et al.
this 4 track sampler features the always talented andrew weatherall on the remix of radioactive mans germanic new-beat style >fed ex to munchen<, the minimal ambience of arks >arkquarium<, crosstown rebels/wolf & lamb artist deniz kurtel on the remix of chaim, and the truly magnificent cowboys & indians inspired minimal house of unds >rodeo<.

limited 1st run on marbled grey vinyl !3rd in this superb deep techno series, support from: sandwell district, scratcha dva, sigha, james ruskin, mark broom, claude young, steven tang, billy nasty, delta funktionen, miles sagnia, morphosis, ben sims, commix, jerome sydenham, regis, shifted, function etc... surface return with the third in its beneath the surface series, following on from the extremely well received between worlds release. journeys to the deep volume 2. is an important and personal record to nick and the surface camp in general, paying tribute to family elder jessica dunton and her influence on nick and his families lives, and her long fight to continue living against the odds! facing the heavens- sees nick take on his much lauded ever vivid moniker delivering an extremely fitting tribute that somehow blurs the boundaries between the early classic emotive sounds of 90s uk techno, house and 70s funk.. cutting synth lines drenched in soul develop throughout the track taking us on a deep yet strangely uplifting journey, the chord sequence beautifully maintains the mood, but for us at the office its all about the detail, piercing moog leads, emotive strings and rhodes, all driving along at pace on top of a reese type melodic bassline and rolling 808 drums. this is as comfortable in a club as it is at home. timeless in its approach, with a purist touch. on the flip nick duntons >leaving the planet< is an altogether different beast.. beautifully produced and super deep, this is the classic dunton sound of late, harmonic drifts and carl craig 69 era strings morph between lush sustained textures, that somehow float above the powerful pulsing bass, that imitates a heartbeat and really gives this track a haunting feeling that when coupled with the hypnotic phasing drums, and fluttering reverberating stabs make it is as deep as the sea, yet beautifully bass heavy. this is nick taking his wide screen cinematic sound and stripping it bare whilst losing none of the evocative touches that have made his recent music so affecting

supported by 2000 and one, carl cox, christian smith, deetron, ellen allien, ida engberg, joris voorn, marco carola, monika kruse, nic fanciulli, shlomi aber and more.
there are few artists making great music full stop and keeping it tight and delivering quality each time they release music. kaiserdisco are definitely made in germany and a duo that therefore has the respect of the whole dance scene. kaiserdisco manage to pull off that contradictory trick, producing modern cutting edge tracks with a nevertheless timeless and classic feel.
>kuala< the a-side track is an ethno natured track with lively bassline and uplifting small melody stabs, smithereens of vocals and a superb drive. beneath all of this you find the kaiserdisco fx department works with every possible production skill to keep the seemingly never ending loop active and rocking. >kuala< is a firework of a rhythm monster!
for the more traditional kaiserdisco fan, you will find on the flipside with >singa< another powerful tool of a track. kaiserdisco keep a beat tight and introduce a lot of rising cool sounds building up lots of vertical hands up in the air energy!

the incoming label rue de plaisance is proud to announce his first release >somewhere in my head< from the producer david k. after a first collaboration on freak n chic label few years ago, david k, well-known for some releases on cocoon, tsuba or supplement facts tied again with opium, the bass player and back vocals of nouvelle vague. with >somewhere in my head<, david k is pushing the boundaries with a raw, deep and cutting-edge sound which is always refreshing and truly personal. the two remixes from the switzerland based producer deetron and the french based and label owner, varoslav retain the deepness and craziness of the track but also both artist bring their personal groove and identity to the original.

a new gem arpa004 has arrived from arpa records. the rising producer duo under the alias >fktb< has been rocking the dance floors with their uplifting cutting edge dance tracks that feature sample elements from the chicago scene. includes playful remixed versions by >tim xavier<, label master of clink, ltd400, and >a mochi<, who is one of the busiest heavy hitters released under several labels, and also label owner of arpa records >dj sodeyama< himself

stolen kisses recruited hakim murphy, a rising star of chicagos house scene, for its first kiss. >infinite sensations< is rather unlike his previous work, a dark and moody track driven by salvos of cutting percussion that give rise to glowering synth progressions and ominous blooms of sub-bass. its paired with two remixes from los angeles santiago salazar, the ur-affiliated artist, currently blowing the doors off for his own historia y violencia imprint. his s2 grind remix tunnels through the original, finding hypnotic techno bliss in vibrating synths lines. the jangling s2 sucio remix gets hips shaking by focusing on the tunes lighter side, whirling around chipper motifs with a distinctly latin sensibility.

it is with great pleasure that we announce the release of our very first vinyl compilation on acre recordings.
we are proud to present music from funckarma (djak-up-bitch, ad noiseam), ben milstein (touchin bass, pyramidtransmissions), phausis (rebel intelligence) and c. mantle (handsette, spacebar sentiments).
the release has been mastered by the highly regarded denis blackham of skye mastering and the audio quality is, as we wished, extremely high. the cutting is by mobineko - also excellent quality and not hyperloud. the 1950s influenced constructivist graphic design work is by lawrence clift.
this is a limited edition of 250 copies.

latest release on rebellion is a superb four-tracker of off-kilter subsonic house from the illustrious pezzner! each cut is unique in its own charm and quirkiness. the two killer cuts on the a side feature the infectious, driving, heady resonance of >one more< and the beautiful, transcendental nature of >try it again< featuring the illustrious nneka gryffyn from apt entertainment. the flip features the piano driven, snake charming >native language< and the staccato sub-ska rhythm and flute-infested genius of >not a good idea<. what a cracking ep! dave released his debut album, the tracks are alive, last year on freerange. he has a plethora of single releases on om, viva and freerange, as well as releases as jacob london (along with bob hansen) on classic & doubledown and countless remixes. already a firm favourite in the rebels camp, this great ep is a feather in daves cap, and is to sure cement rebellion’s burgeoning cutting edge reputation

keep up! records unveils brand new signing bestboygrip complete with his debut ep fonck. those with their ears to the ground will be aware that the germany-based bestboy is well-known within the drum n bass world under a different moniker. but this is the bestboy cutting loose for a minute and kicking out some modern disco jams with one foot in the past and the other in the future. this is the sound of an 80s boogie, synthesizer, library music and b-movie obsessive. fonck is the slow-paced opener with heavy-hitting synth drums but reflective keyboard narrative. one of keep up! recordsfavourite producers architeq provides a dubby, spacey remix sounding like something luke vibert might have included on his nuggets library compilations. on the flipside the pace quickens with the flexible bassline but tight groove of copyright. the ep closes with the house-tinged cross my mind, which builds on the strong melody-lead theme of the other tracks even further with the aid of catchy synth lead and vocal hooks. the fonck ep sits comfortably next to artists such as faze action, lcd soundsystem and ilija rudman. just the way keep up! likes its modern disco. bestboygrip is aiming to expand his sound even further, this time onto the stage with a full live band. keep an eye out for roland and his crack team of musicians visiting your town.

psycho trill anniversary pack, limited to 100 copies! including:
aut 2011 carsten rausch: cat eyes ep
ptne 2110 bv ltd. re-press_ casey hogan: red shift re-edits
ptne 2117 ltd. ed. jonzon: reflections of my mind #2.0
sar 0005 ltd. ed. flextronic: old boy needs a dirty rave
… plus several add-ons like stickers, posters and flyers!
>whats worth the bucks<, though for its 19 years of psycho thrill anniversary the world-wide respected, cologne based, cutting-edge techno imprint strikes again with another technofied steppin quad-pack release.
this fourfold-dash specialises primarily on the long demanded 100 copy limited re-press of carsten rauschs classic techno/house hybrid >cat eyes<. an unbelievable ever-fresh workout from contemporary minimal splashes to rolling techno and acid infected beats, proving that you dont really need a worn-out 90ies tekkno or house sample in order to rock the house all the time and lift us finally up into an eerie, energetic world of wicked bass and driving beats.

john dimas further adds to his rapidly growing reputation as he joins transatlantic label smoke city music (the sister label to hudd traxx) with the -addicted 2u ep-. three original tracks cover elements of classic detroit techno, chicago house and filtered french house, expertly combined with a modern approach. a deep, driving, techy and tribal-tinged remix of -relax- is provided by the hotly in-demand adam shelton (one records, 2020 vision). thessaloniki native john dimas is a well-known performer in greece and has steadily been building a reputation for himself on the world-s dance music scene in recent years. his music, which spans techno, acid and house, taking in influences from paris to detroit, has appeared on labels at the cutting edge of electronic music such as gigolo and time has changed. he has applied his remix touch to artists including fischerspooner, mirco violi and andi numan, and first appeared on smoke city in 2010 as a remixer of kev o-brien-s -floozies in jacuzzis-. future releases will see him appear on the claap, dieb audio, res lab and le borgne imprints

10 releases strong, poker flat digital has become an important wing of steve bugs acclaimed, cutting-edge label. determined to keep quality levels as high as ever and offer yet more choice to the labels fans, a heavyweight cast starred in this latest chapter of the poker flat story. this special 12 inch release gathers 4 of the highlights from the labels catalogue so far.

from the tropics comes whiskey disco, a sneaky re-edit label bent on dredging the decanter for diffident dancefloor genius from latent disco perpetrators. it s loosely connected to sleazy mcqueen and his assorted cohorts. whiskey disco 8, tales from the gulch, showcases the razor sharp cutting skills of anthony mansfield. in addition to his releases on whiskey disco, he s recently showcased music on gomma, om, moodmusic, wurst and of course, his own, hector works. please choose your favorite, the top 4 will be on the vinyl release.
already support from: jacques renault, chris todd (crazy p), ant plate, ali herron (ooft), erol alkan, doc martin, kraak & smaak, dj harri, bonar bradberry, gavin hardkiss

illusion recordings hit the aural jackpot with first release >e.p. one< - a fresh v.a. package that unites raw, old school house cuts with funky 80s electro infused jams from artists on the cutting edge of the uk scene and beyond.

his debut four track ep highlights his individual approach to song writing with the gorgeous, deep and moody >i am machinery<, a fitting title for a track where the human voice integrates seamlessly into the analogue electronics of the machines. >pointers’ changes the mood and aims at the dancefloor, with strings and synths fully indebted to detroit techno, but with a constant human touch from his jazzy scat cutting in and out of the heavy groove. >some days< has the biggest sound on the ep with multiple vocal tracks layering over the crisp drums and pulsating synths. hes combined his keen ear for melody and a firm grasp of the dancefloor for this track, making it many djs favourite on the ep due to a club friendly structure, yet striking originality. >set myself on fire< closes the ep at a mellow tempo, and can easily hypnotise the listener with its repetitive vocals, haunting whistles and sleazy beats. this is only for the beginning for debukas, these four tracks are just an introduction to one of the finest talents from the uk electronic underground

eldens debut release fits cutting edge sound design into the context of being dancy, mystic and auditively interesting! side a comes with an intro that freezes the blood in your veines, shortly before the original club version kneads the heart hot again while the retouched version on side b is really putting you in stasis, wondering >how?<. finally, all gets topped off with an enlightening message by dr. steven greer of the disclosure project and the deep-in-detail cover graphics by maria & benjamin dalcke that are completing the x-files-style atmosphere of that kafkaesque and beautiful record! do not miss that rare vinyl as there will not be any repress!

two years from the vol.1 which one of the most cutting edge artist like dj koze, minilogue, jan janelik joined, finally vol.2 is arrived. new ambient collection from the familiar artist with mule like koss, lawrence, terre thaemlitz, sebastian mullaert (minilogue) to the new comer like kassem mosse, nsi., porn sword tobacco. hope you will enjoy the silence.

pluseins no. 004 features three tracks of mike wall and tex rec, both individually outstanding artists and together at the same time one of the truly interesting production teams of our time. over the last years, mike wall has become known worldwide as one of the most popular german techno artists. a big remix get mike wall from logotech. his career has been developing at breakneck-speed since his first releases in 2008. heavily supported by many renowned artists in the electronic music business, their individual productions and collaborations have never failed to thrill their audience. their music has been described as deep and hypnotic, energetic and gliding, artistic and experimental. pluseins is very happy to release three absolutely faultless and haunting tracks of this highly promising production team. prepare for cutting edge techno by mike wall and tex rec, somewhere between creative chaos and futuristic genius.

in a time where we have seen a full through back to the sound of the 90s where almost every new record sounds exactly like it was made back in the day. its so refreshing to have producers like martin tc around. hailing from montevideo uruguay, former member of the now defunct monoblock project martin tc proves again that its all about the cutting edge of modern funkyness. delivering a ultra funky, jazz injected techno bomb of an ep. we are proud to present martin tcs first solo project and most definitely not his last. in situ on side a is an exploration in chicago style jack combined with a keen sense latin groove and definitely is the money ticket, a sure shot bomb, a burner, a floor filler, a wmd, explosive, techno poetry in motion… if i do say so… side b continues with the funkyness of bukle but takes in further into a more challenging up tempo realm that can go either way in a house or techno set. al fin y al cabo and vice versa are an excellent reminder that techno jazz is still here and that the swing will never die.

out of the blue we have a new redshape! after a year of silence he is back and delivering one of his best works so far. cutting edge dancefloor material that will keep them moving like theres no tomorrow... limited as always, so dont sleep on this one...

cadenzas latest offering comes from swiss german duo laurent bovey & gregory poncet, more commonly known as digitaline. firm family within cadenzas realm of artists, digitalines latest >up and down my spine< ep is their fourth contribution to the increasingly impressive cadenza catalogue of experimental and meticulously produced electronic soundscapes. deep and chugging grooves, atmospheric spheres and industrial synth patterns are digitalines forté. up and down my spine is no exception to their uncompromising rule. a-side africa makes its grand entrance with a deliriously deep bass line belting from underneath its hazy atmosphere and pouncing crisply into cutting hi-hats and sweeping snares. the jerky rhythmic groove is determined from its first steps and contrasts impeccably with the sensual and stripped down vocal from diaraby nene by oumou sangaré. trickling over the top of a fierce and bouncing violin melody, the listener is catapulted into a woven cultural journey. africa is an encapsulating house track thats plethora of influences and appeal span worldwide. on the flip, the duos >shivers< is percussive and a clear companion for its counterpart, >africa<. made to sit effortlessly together, the same potion of heavy kicks, tribal essences and impeccable arrangement follow from one side to the other, coaxing our minds and bodies into digitalines intricate musical world

adam shelton & subb-an have single handedly made birmingham cool over the last few years with their infamous below gigs at the rainbow. >feel so real< reflects the duos work at its height. it is a classic sounding house record with familiar vocal hooks, warm chords and throbbing drums. it stands out from the crowd in much the same way fcls >lets go< did last year. is it old or is it new? old school sensibilities brought right up to date with cutting edge production skills. so it was with this thought in mind that we approached new 2020 signings fcl to remix. they have added their own vocals and developed the hook into a synth heavy workout. the pack comes complete with another track >inside my head< which features a line many will remember from nights spent at warehouse raves, one for the spotters.

the latest bomb from the trunkfunk records arsenal, march of no coincidence, comes courtesy of swedish artist collective uniforms for the dedicated. their multi-faceted multi-media output is a playground of fashion design, film, art and music, with the aim of fostering interplay through shared collections. >march of no coincidence< is no exception, providing the inspiration for their brand new single, their latest fashion collection, and the cutting-edge video that unites the two. jonas rathsman of stuffa and nils krogh of genius of time are at the production controls of >march of no coincidence<, in collaboration with maria nordström, former lead singer of the zeigeist…

rare 80s recording from the glorious mutant disco archives, reportedly recorded on earth and now freshly revamped by a secret detroit-cologne connection to sharp blasted musical encounters of the third kind. not as discoid as you might expect, this strictly limited (150 copies) mystical formula of mutant electronica and twisted technoid funk mixes up todays club floor reality with shock tactics and says fu** off! to any smash hit attitude that covers round the corner. the >twilite clone< is 100% pure catchy if derived electronic street funk that hits the roads for sure uncontrollably strange and highly danceable on the cutting edge of techno, house and dubstep.
support by ben klock, dj flush, adam weishaupt, estimulo, lester jones, claus bachor, migumatix, david langer, jeroen search, roland casper, blake baxter, buzz goree, derrick thompson, todd perinne, thomas barnett, chris baumann, tobias hewer, geo, jochen heib, markus worgull, murat tepeli and many others ...

highly reccomended cutting edge club music. machines state is lucretios own label. all the tracks are produced only with hardware machines, mixed on analogue desks, recorded on tape and released on vinyl polymers

limited run of 300 copies with din-a3 artwork included clear your throat. understand. sometimes. only sometimes. there is this feeling that there are people out there, illuminated people with a plan. where the music, the approach, the images, the design, the artwork, everything is flowing together and leading into a common transcendent theme. meet ctf 2 by bruno gauthier. a (can we say this, bruno?) veteran updating the epic gospel which was started by the mysterious one with a boom - the boom which broke the nothingness. the spark of inspiration has arrived in this universe. >existing reality< is a teslaesque algorithm for the universal prescription of all antidotes. it is basic and complex. it offers a minimal lushness, a universe within a universe. flip this galaxy. >music takes control< is a maelstrom that sucks all gravity away into the anti matter zone. its razor sharp vortex cutting away the peels of space and time, a radical march of nouveau deepness. or is it steepness? ctf is on base 2, the next beachhead for world domination.

having provided a stellar remix of >transcend without thought< for the label, followers of bulletdodge records will already be familiar with roel saleminks outstanding production style. fusing cutting edge techniques with a respect for technos established idioms, the dutch producer draws from a healthy amount of experience as dj and promoter. with >silenth noises< roel has served up a real treat for fans of the bulletdodge style.

first official 2562 release in over a year, marking the launch of his new when in doubt label. two heartfelt low slung boogie anthems – a taster of things to come. limited to 300 copies for the world on blue vinyl in hand printed sleeves. no digital. no reappearance on future vinyl. 2562 aka dave huismans - from the hague/holland, in berlin/germany – is known for his releases on tectonic recordings as well as 3024 and usually gets classified somewhere in the wasteland between cutting-edge bass music, techno and house. when in doubt is his new imprint, aiming to release personal, formula-free music

matt tolfeys cutting edge, underground uk base house and techno label leftroom, prepare to release the commemorative 20th leftroom release with fantastic new distribution! this four track 12inch ep features several artists who are closely linked with the label and have come together to contribute something special to this great ep.

to kick off 2011 vakant presents romanian rising stars livio and roby, the first new artists to join the label since 2008. after cutting their teeth on some of the biggest labels and world stages, livio & roby impart their excellent deep funk laden grooves on their first record for the perfectionist house of vakant.

ldr returns with the labels first various artists release, four house expressions - from four cutting edge producers. dublin based italian producer, lerosa opens the ep with longing…a warm, proficiently produced electronic house cut as always from the adopted dubliner. smooth percussion and synth sounds layered and arranged to perfection while still keeping that free-flowing lerosa style. rotterdams mark du mosch delivers an uplifting house / techno influenced workout blessings. re­fined percussion and wonderful space-synth soundscapes alongside a driving bassline that will get the dancefloor moving for sure! glaswegian meschi debuts with concrete island , the london based producer delivers a blissful deep house track. a laidback rhythmical production that just gets better and better throughout, with clever arrangements of elements including a classic voice sample and a soothing and delicate piano line. wicklows automatic tasty concludes the ep with another killer analogue jam, 707 percussion, a rail­way raver-esque bassline, and ats trademark pads and synth melodies combine to make >welcome ohm luv< another classic from the machines of mr.tasty

the latest from thesongsays brings back one of our main players - bruno pronsato. whats he been up to you might ask? aside from completing his album lovers do, working on music with thomas melchior and daze maxim and putting out records as pubic lover with our leading lady ninca leece, not much… maybe hes been in the rafters sipping coffee or understudying for bigger roles. who knows. nonetheless he’s back. these two new tracks come from his upcoming lp, lovers do. its a single, sort of. but not really. because when has bruno ever done a single like we know a single? this 12-inch is about as far as you could get from club fodder. rather, its a pair of subtle grooves to soundtrack you cutting carrots, sipping whiskey, or dancing at some intimate afterhours spot