sun glitters sound is an ocean of lush melodies, pitch-shifted vocal samples, ghostly digi-diva choirs, warm bass melodies driven by alternately dense and relaxing beatwork combinations.

almost a decade after his last dial records album, after an enormous amount of releases on labels like pampa, mule musiq, ghostly international, kompakt, styrax and many more, lawrence continues with a wonderful selection of extraterrestrial dance music: >films & windows<.

extremely ill charles manier (double vinyl only) album on chicagos, nation. weve not heard of this guy since his impressive ghostly international 12inch some years back. this self titled album takes that noise and cranks it right up over tipping point! thunderous gear! seriously decent electronics! tip!

etherwerks second release is an ep titled triplane by hannu ikola. the release includes three unique tracks with a diverse approach to modern techno. starting off the release, a blend between experimental styles and big room techno, *black ingrained dust* draws from driving rhythmic elements and swelling textures. *escape pod* is a cut with classic drum machine aesthetics, echoing the golden age of techno. the closing track *pylon* is a dubby techno heater with growling synth basses and ghostly detuned chords, presenting a strong analogue flavour.

limited edition of 500 copies in gatefold sleeve ¹ 24 x 12 inch professionally printed poster ¹ white vinyl - download card.
kenneth anger may not necessarily be the name that will come to mind when listening for the first time - distracted, confused, disoriented - to puce moments debut album. yet it is the only one that will seem relevant upon second listen -narcotic, infernal, fascinating. puce moment does not only borrow a title (of his eighth short film, made in 1949) from the baron noir of experi?mental cinema . ghostly wanderings, satanic masses, mystical romances, mechanical hell: eve?rything in the duo from lille (france) and their album in form of an invocation to ancient sybarites authorities refers to the californian filmmakers obsessions.

berlin based oskar offermann finishes off proceedings with his stunningly hard-edged remix focused intently on the dance floor. the original melody line sits perfectly on a bed of subtle, dark stings and stabs of electronic noise to create those ghostly dance floor moments.

full pupp takes us on a trip to the darkest side of disco with 3 suspenseful takes on the lionheart brothers >the drift<. frisvold & lindbaek dont waste much time lull you in with gentle introductions but pull you right into their deepest lair where swathes of billowing, ghostly sounds and warped strings are sliced trough by gyrating rock guitars and echoing vocals truly messing with sense of reality and orientation. a psychedelic onslaught of stoner rock, italian horror soundtrack and progressive electronics which in the morten oby & prins thomas version obtains its dizzying intensity from stacking said components tightly to a towering, dense sound of wall while prins thomas diskomiks on the flip takes it sweet time of pleasurably adding up the spine tingling aural ingredients over a straighter beat, slowly tightening the screw during to course of 12 gloriously spooky minutes.

ulrich schnauss has pulled in influential electronic artists / producers asc, tycho, arovane to remix track _i take comfort in your ignorance_ from his new album _a long way to fall_: tycho, san fransisco based artist/producer (ghostly international), asc aka john clemens (auxillary records) who schnauss recently collaborated with on the 77ep. german producer /artist arovane contributes two reworks here...

ghostly founder, production maestro and experimental pop visionary matthew dear breaks out a roll call of remixers for the release of *fighting is futile*, the third single off his acclaimed album beams. the single comes accompanied by four remixes, each holding a mirror to the original and refracting it into a surfeit of fascinating new forms.

nach releases auf warp, ninja tune und ghostly veröffentlicht der angesagte produzent aus glasgow sein debütalbum auf gold pandas notown label. dabei bedient er sich bei allen genres: dubstep, 8-bit elektro, soundcollagen - alles, was man >purple< nennen könnte, denn so beschreibt der tausendsassa tom marshallsays seine musik. limited edition 2x12 inch lp auf 180 gramm vinyl, inklusive download code für das gesamte album plus zwei bonus tracks.

water jump ep is the second ep from arguably one of 2012s most exciting new djs and producers. featuring 4 brand new tracks drone logic, water jump, receptionist and a quiet life all illustrating daniels variety as a producer and knowledge of underground club music, referencing the great music of labels such as kompakt and ghostly as well as many sounds originating away from the dancefloor, this is yet another big step forward for avery. drone logic has already had regular plays from the chemical brothers and a certain mr. weatherall who received upfront copies

a best off all new things on the everpopular phobiq imprint by sasha carassi. the mechanized warfare of void opens up the release, with industrial snares taking front and center. meanwhile, the steamrolling groove never lets up and bleeding stabs lead the way to a subliminal riff that grows and mutates.the original mix of z-nasti makes strong use of ghostly chords while sonars fire away over tightly programmed drums.

this is the 4th black catalogue release. >through the galaxies< was originally released on the modern underground music sampler. this version is a full release with some great remixes by both lucy from stroboscopic and shigeto from ghostly. these mixes are fantastic, and really show a nice array of sounds. i decided to add a dub version inna future reggae stylee, too. i hope you enjoy it! - monty luke

following on from torquato and boghosians acclaimed debut on yoruba is this, a selection of remixes diverse and interesting enough to do justice to the original lp, which received praise for the rich tapestry of musical sources it drew influence from. first up, afefe iku delivers a much deeper, weightier version of paradice laden with heavy synth stabs and woody percussive elements. aybee takes when u touch me - probably the standout club track on the original lp – into much deeper realms, stripping back the original groove . its remarkably simple but flawlessly executed, the chord motif working effortlessly alongside the crisp hats. atone tackles zulu girl and in the process unravels a much more mechanical track, a massive mid-tempo thud dominating over delayed cymbal crashes and ghostly vocals. overall - a darker vibe and a truly timeless collection of remixes.

fina records is therefore proud to present the riker ep - a three track cosmic delight from the man himself. title track >riker< is a warm, emotive, progressive number, interspersed with glockenspiel lines that would make lil louie vega jealous. in stark contrast, >geo< is a spacious, punchy, deep kicker of a house track layered with ghostly dropping baselines and shimmering echos. a futuristic deep house shoulder shaker for the terrace. on the <riker remix<, purveyor of new vibrations and rising star elphino (somethinksounds) delivers a driving house track, chopping up the vocals, and firmly stamping his own imprint across the basslines into an up-tempo designated dance floor record

francisco allendes, a classic violinist with a synth rock background, one of the most interesting electronic music artists from chile, already released on ghostly, cadenza and several other labels. italian born dj, producer and ibiza resident paola poletto, is not only the first female dj to ever perform at pacha - she is also a graduated sound engineer. together francisco and paola are not only the nicest couple of dance music, but as a producer team they are also about to leave a deep mark on the musical landscape. their desolat debut is a 4 track ep with their unique view on house music, full of optimism, fun and sundrenched grooves. enjoy!

needwant proudly presents a blissful slice of disco tinted house courtesy of ghostly international favourite mark e with his new we could love release that features the iconic voice of robert owens.

on le rire ep jared wilson (7777 - skudge / detroit) leads the way with a pest chicago-house inspired rework, devilishly and deliciously analog without whittling down to a mere old-school homage, a sort of us-acid-dubstep version of addison groove, with a taste of slacker jak-beat for the nirvana generation! a melodic decomposer, scottish dam mantle (warp - ghostly international / glasgow) deceitfully feigns to mellow with what could at first glance seem like an edit. however deep excavations into the intense choir of >voyage vers l harmonie< leads to a surreal confrontation between a slum village like beat and a post-industrial version of melody nelson. thundery atmospheres, slippery slopes… the best way to pay tribute to luc marianni. famous for his duo as well as his label syncom data, nukubus (bunker / rotterdam) is nonetheless an inspired soloist, as this breathtaking remix once again proves. the 11 minutes long krautrock tunnel leaves many envious of its authenticity and sheer technical virtuosity. this swirling reinterpretation of mariannis work manages to leave the original behind and come into its own. its out of respect for the original work that nukubus requested to be credited only as a remixer. if youve bothered to read the few lines above, please remember it is both easier and wiser to form your own opinion with the vinyl in your own two hands. please note that the distribution of these eps will be accompanied by some very limited original editions of luc mariannis vinyls

glitterbugs albums, releases and remixes (on respected labels such as mule, nowtown, ghostly, ki records and many more) have long placed him in a musical and artistic category of his own. he is a timeless, skillful and daring producer, immune to hypes and seasonal sub-genre fashions. he has developed his own particular musical language that spans seamlessly between deep techno and abstract intimate compositions, always poignant with score-like textures. his 3rd studio album, cancerboy, is another milestone conjoining powerful musical expression with heavy content.

prime numbers returns with a series of remixes of trus me favourites, including treatments from a host of current cherished producers. the 12 inch features the mdr records duo marcel dettmann & norman nodge. dettmann takes a diversion from his more familiar techno blueprint, working sweetmother into a tight house groove. intensifying all parts of the original he creates an insistent and deeply pressured production. on the flip good god gets dubbed & smudged into a beguiling ghostly haze. nodge completely reworks the mix stripping back & filtering the elements to fantastic effect. watch out for remixes from terrence dixon & dvs1 on part 2 in this series

having been wowed by tinis dissonant debut,label chief marc antona returns with his first new work since the november release of his fantastic long-player,rules of madness.a brand new double-header from the frenchman is lead by in flagrante. joining forces with aber costa, the pair present yet another joyful example of marcs innate ability to harness the most exotic of grooves whilst showering us with a dizzying array of sounds and samples.its nordic conversation is wrapped in beautiful organic percussion,as handclaps and rubbery basslines ripple throughout before ghostly chains ring out the closing beats.ipso facto on the flip is a pure example of stripped back house.beats, hats and an elasticated filtered riff open the show before the snare rolls usher in from the depths a throbbing wave of bass.

once again, we are happy to welcome a new artist to the hivern family. new jackson hails from dublin and produces nocturnal disco-adventures from his studio by the sea. *sat around here waiting*, his debut for the label, features two of his trademark ghostly jams alongside two remixes by british uprising talent fort romeau and our very own pional.

when it comes to being a man of many talents, there are few to equal richard norris. dj, producer, musician, a&r man, author and journalist... his is a career of many twists and turns which have always seen him at the forefront of pushing new ideas forward and championing diversity and innovation, be it alongside erol alkan as part of the wizards sleeve, or gone solo as the acclaimed time and space machine.
tirk releases richards debut as the time and space machine in 2010. with the long awaited album imminent, we have decided to do a special single release of one of our favs to preceed, alongside a brace of tasty remixes. >pill party in india< is rich with the energetic twang of exotica carried down a highway of fast-paced bongos and live drums with interludes of blips, wiggles and ghostly soundtrails. absolutely stunning.

die neue telefon tel aviv ep featured den berauschend schönen album-opener the birds in seiner originalversion und in zwei remixen, wie sie gegensätzlicher nicht sein können: bpc-chefin ellen allien pustet die schwermütigen nebelwolken des originals kurzentschlossen mit einem knackigen housebeat und munteren acid-sequenzen fort. ghostly international-mitbegründer matthew dear hat schon auf seinem eigenen album black city und seinen remixen für die chemical brothers, the xx und the drums eine ausgeprägte vorliebe für sinistre klanglandschaften offenbart. seine version von the birds bewegt sich stilistisch zwischen allen stühlen, verbindet sie doch kongenial singer/songwriter-elemente mit einem athmosphärisch dichten electronica-kontext. als co-autor, gitarrist und seelenverwandter tritt kein geringerer als cocteau twins-mitbegründer robin guthrie in erscheinung - nicht nur für düstere wintertage und kalte nächte der perfekte soundtrack.

>let life dance thru you< reveals itself as a safari of live played percussion, instruments and sounds. the duo create here a biotope of sounds that interact with each other... like a live band would do… at times almost arabesque sounding this track is full of mysterious soundscapes... jazzy played instruments... flutes running havoc... it could as well be: a spiritual voodoo session from the 70ies!
the whole sound selection if it would be described in colors, would be dark brown, black... with bits of gold. no shiny lights or illuminated plains. almost 11.00 minutes long this track is a real journey and certainly for the people who know rather than feeding djs.
played by: john tejada, dave seaman/ steve parry, max cooper, orde meikle/ slam, kaiserdisco, hermanez, florian meindl, ewan pearson, coyu, kabale und liebe, taster peter, mauro picotto, dubfire, john digweed, kiki, mihalis safras, philip sherburne, derek miller, deepchild, fabrice lig. piemont, pheek, frank sonic, scott byrne, dixon, dave dk, blind minded, david ribeiro, arjun vagale, alland byallo, karim zidan, jens lissat, freska, modrna/ ghostly, christian martin

for the first time on this planet dial owner lawrence shows up on an excursion to his beloved pampa imprint. the double feature >kurama” presents two deepy enchanting anthems, a timeless vision of love. after touring around the globe with his new label mate dj koze since ages, having the most successful release in dial history with kosis efdemin remix, sharing music with each other like crackbrained, it is not a big surprise for lawrence to occur with two of his best pieces on pampa records. well known for his releases on mule electronic, ghostly international, styrax and his own imprints smallville, dial and laid, it was his first mix cd on cocoon >timeless< which made lawrence put some cats among the pigeons. with the new pampa again he has proved that the holy temple of deepness has to invite some flawy hypnotists once in a while to get clouded and shaken. the number 09 is dedicated to two most famous experiences in japan: the kurama mountain in kyoto, one of the most amazing places on earth, and oolong high, one of the most amazing drinks on earth- cold oolong tea on the rocks with a zip of japanese shochu liquor. after koze and lawrence had another few of these beverages again they started dreaming of this wonderful release

2011 has seen a string of stellar releases from the dynamic force giving house music a new accessible heartbeat, mario & vidis. now, ahead of their album set for release in january, the >changed sampler< lands featuring a dub version of future classic anthem >changed< and three additional choice cuts. an apt advocate to the new age slow house sound they are making their own, mario & vidis will fully unveil their masterful debut album >changed< this coming winter but here lies a taste of both proceeding discs. a prelude to the wide musical terrain these lithuanian scene pioneers are striding through, the album sampler captures a glimpse of the epic soundscapes, hypnotic pop melodies and ghostly soul that ultimately leads into raw house on disc two.

komisch welcomes another new artist to its fold for its last release of 2011.p.god aka paolo dioguardi hails from naples in italy. still in his 20s, he makes music that belies his youth and neptune iv sounds like the work of a veteran producer. lead track approaching an ocean planet sees grainy, dense beats and hypntoic bleeps take the lead, but hovering above the arrangement, tethered to the reverberated, doubled up claps, are ghostly, eerie chords. the title track adopts a similar approach, with bursts of metallic percussion underscoring spacey pads as p.god drops a droning, tunneling rhythm track. finally, geometric shadows on iced surfaces sees the young producer opt for a deeper approach. this time the chords envelop a purring groove, but the same sense of understated menace is still audible thanks to the austere hats and bleak subsonic bass. capturing jeff millss estoeric side and the hypnotic magic of sleeparchive, neptune iv is a real techno journey!

raz ohara brings his unique style to kindisch, in the form of the >see it coming< ep. raz holds true to his style of layering ghostly vocals with haunting melodies coupled with ambient percussive elements. we begin the ep with its title track >see it coming<, a colorful blend of melancholic tones on a chilled canvas of percussion. as a perpetual melody drives, delicately laid vocals narrate the journey to the subconscious. next up we get >deeper<, as raz brings out the bass on this one. dissonance and vocal chops harmonize over a heavy kick

connan mockasins willingness to toy with the edges of musical convention is showcased to startling effect in >faking jazz together<, its typically opaque title belying a gorgeous, leisurely amble through an enchanted forest of lush psychedelia, complete with dreamy guitar licks, liquefied salsa rhythms and mockasins trademark alien vocals, sounding like a transmission from another cosmos, ghostly yet strangely affecting all at once. tom furse from the horrors, meanwhile, extrapolates the beats from the original and relocates them in a wide-eyed, sprawling dub epic akin to screamadelica-era primal scream, and renowned german producer (and kompakt lynchpin) michael mayer builds a propulsive, tropical-flavoured anthem around mockasins unusual vocals, with delightfully unpredictable results. even better, you can see connan mockasin in glorious live action this autumn, when he and his band embark on their own headline tour of the uk, playing dates across the country at the end of september. having already toured with warpaint in the summer, as well as scoring the first short film from acclaimed video director kinga burza, and collaborating with the idiosyncratic likes of charlotte gainsbourg and sam eastgate of late of the pier, it is certain that the eccentric pleasures of connan mockasin arent going to stay a cult secret for too much longer.
comes on transparent yellow vinyl.

the first official release by the berlin duo, samanta fox aka daniel frank gizzie iii and jean-daniel tömör. they hold a residency in berlins famed salon - zur wilden renate where they do their bi-weekly whiskey tango foxtrott night. prior to being involved in samanta fox, jean-daniel was known as lazymouth with his partner thomas tietz. what a woman needs is the foxy duos first step into the production world together and encompasses what the boys to convey in their eclectic, yet forward thinking dj sets. a tr-808 tom driven bass-line and ghostly strings move the track along while a 909 high hat/kick drum combo keep the rhythm flowing.the b-side is a remix by the swift. the swift is also one of renates residents and his bi-monthly voyage voyage night brings a premium list of emerging artists to the berlin club scene. witness his swiftness take the foxs a-side to another level of house. a floor burner for sure.

highly recommended! after the celebrated single >retro vogue<, restoration strikes back with a 4 track e.p. designed to blast the planetary sound systems. bombproof analogue music produced during wild sessions at the restoration headquarters.
on side a, blawan (r&s records), one of the most talented u.k youngsters, join the forces of the analogue cops. a1 is an analogue hand grenade: spacey, smashing, twisted. a2 is an heavy, jacky house excursion with delightful piano chords over solid raw beats.
on side b, mister ryan elliott (ghostly / ostgut ton) visits the analogue cops and the result is impressive. b1 is a forthright house track with a techno attitude, a sensual vocal hook runs over an huge bass drum with sharp hi-hats. b2 is an hard driving minimalistic sci-fi trip, dancefloor oriented but fast paced from trends.

brandon johnson, the artist known as tridact, has been putting together his mix of analog electronics and beats for some time. growing up in and around santa barbara, california, he has recently traded the beaches and foothills of southern california to move to the forests and mountains of southern oregon. after participating in various bands and other musical projects in santa barbara, he bought a simple setup consisting of a midi sequencer, a sampler and a couple of vintage synthesizers and began creating his own electronic music. over time he built up a small studio and added some live instrumentation into the mix. in the late 2000s, he began posting some of his tracks online, eventually leading to his first release, >light minute<, on the synchronicity suite compilation on moodgadget records, alongside artists such as wisp and mux mool. the track was later re-released on ghostly internationals nocturnal suite compilation. on tridact’s debut album on prins thomas internasjonal label, he creates an eclectic blend of densely layered, melodic, song-oriented instrumental tracks which combine analog synthesizers, guitars and programmed beats. the album draws from influences ranging from 60s pop to disco, house, techno and breakbeat to make a sound that reflects a distinctly pacific coast experience. from the new tridact album (intcd0002) we have cherry picked these tracks for a exclusive vinyl edition spread over 1 12 inch and a 7 inch.

brandon johnson, the artist known as tridact, has been putting together his mix of analog electronics and beats for some time. growing up in and around santa barbara, california, he has recently traded the beaches and foothills of southern california to move to the forests and mountains of southern oregon. after participating in various bands and other musical projects in santa barbara, he bought a simple setup consisting of a midi sequencer, a sampler and a couple of vintage synthesizers and began creating his own electronic music. over time he built up a small studio and added some live instrumentation into the mix. in the late 2000s, he began posting some of his tracks online, eventually leading to his first release, >light minute<, on the synchronicity suite compilation on moodgadget records, alongside artists such as wisp and mux mool. the track was later re-released on ghostly internationals nocturnal suite compilation. on tridact’s debut album on prins thomas internasjonal label, he creates an eclectic blend of densely layered, melodic, song-oriented instrumental tracks which combine analog synthesizers, guitars and programmed beats. the album draws from influences ranging from 60s pop to disco, house, techno and breakbeat to make a sound that reflects a distinctly pacific coast experience. from the new tridact album (intcd0002) we have cherry picked these tracks for a exclusive vinyl edition spread over 1 12 inch and a 7 inch.

featuring guest vocals by the xxs romy madley-croft, >days< is a ghostly blend of romys ethereal voice and creeps sinister beats, blending tones of goth, shoegaze and r&b to create darkly prophetic and orchestral soundscapes. the unforgettable video for >days< is directed by fischerspooners warren fischer, and before official release has already been nominated for best video and best cinematography at the prestigious camerimage film festival. remixes on this 12 inch come in from new yorks drop the lime, soul clap and john roberts. drop the lime takes inspiration from the recent evolution of the uk dubstep scene to produce a bass orientated track, filled with moments of great suspense. super producers soul clap manage to retain the dark, mysterious nature of days whilst turning it into a deep disco track, revolving around a smooth bassline. the john roberts remix mixes the originals epic orchestral elements with broken drums to create a hugely intriguing combination of sounds.

the sight below is a project created by rafael anton irisarri, an american composer, multi-instrumentalist, curator, producer and mixed media artist. in this guise he has produced two full-length cds on ghostly international, >glider< (2008) and >it all falls apart< (2010), and most recently, under his own name, >the north bend< for room 40.
the connection between the sight below and biosphere starts with the latters remix of >the sunset passage< from the >glider< cd, released on a limited 12” in 2009. >n-plants_remixes< is a superb extension of biospheres new touch cd as well as a fine release in its own right. only 300 copies have been pressed.

with upcoming releases on top class labels like american standard, sleazybeats and ene tokyo, edinburghs lord of the isles ventures forth with the debut 12inch on his own limited edition imprint little strong recordings. what you get is three excursions into deeper territories. the a sides >hot blob< is a slice of detroit inspired wonkiness designed for dancers. with a seriously seductive bass line, acidy techno flourishes, underground keys and soulful ghostly voices, the track heads off into the deepness with all the class of a planet e classic. on the flip side, deep house track >tell your soul< pitches that perennial question (and sample) which asks >what is house music ?< across a frozen lake of reflecting and melting keyboard maneuvers, with a definite nod to larry heard, this psychedelic shimmering beauty is made for afternoon drifting. last up >this way< is the gem at the end, built for early morning sub club styled revelry, this stuttering, sub aquatic jam is strictly for the heads. deep, churning and soulful in the right way. with this ep, lord of the isles offers us a glimpse into the mighty depths of his personal catalogue and its very deep indeed!

now hes back with three glorious deep techno tracks that mark the start of an interplanetary trilogy for the label. lead track >exopshere< takes up where his komisch debut left off, with foreboding, dub-tinged chords building into a menacing climax and swarms of driving, razor sharp percussion keeping the arrangement focused on the dance floor. on the flip, >deep end< sees parallel exploring more esoteric sounds, with swirling, layered chords underpinned by dubbed out drums, heavy claps and hissing percussion, like an update of classic sterac material. >analogue city< brings a mellow end to the release. deep pads and ghostly sounds hover above a warm, splurging bassline that recalls underground resistance in mellow, tripped out mode. if youre looking for the classic sounds reinterpreted for contemporary techno dance floors, then make sure to get an audience with the >cosmic observer<.

kapitel 2, and once everything is new! the collaboration of talented young producers and skilled heroes of the scene provides a colorful picture of the current sound development of the label in 2011. between tempo throttled, acid infected dancefloorkillers of l kubic and old school groove monsters of tokra thaan in a remix of james flavour up to grinding minimal beats with hypnotic-flashing sounds of trockensaft, to chameleon tracks from swen weber, which welcomes you with a dancehall impregnated beat in a 4/4 beat corset, which is ironed in the course of its construction and stay suddenly like a stomping and snorting steam train in the ear canal. and if then hardy hard mates early nineties rave influences with house vocals and flat-fuzz comes with a ghostly- kicking sampletrack around the corner which is just as hip hop as electro, it is clear, that these pieces are absolute killers of their guild, from the first to the last track, and each of them is conspicuous by its own distinctive aesthetic. originality is all

>lifes track< is the mysterious and anonymous bosconi homemade project of two promising artists,100% build through an analogue and raw production and mainly based on a psychedelic, futuristic and freestyle musical approach.
no names, titles and any point of referement has been added to this release, what you get now is a 4 tracker ep, 4 sonic artworks of detroity inspiration and impulsive creation, in the vein of a more sensitive, delicate and spiritual omar-s, smooth like an early mathew jonson, dreamy and a bit acieed like some of the first intelligent techno tracks done in the 90s but with a more catchy pop music feeling.
shake all the ingredients and you will get the whole mistique and ghostly enigma of lifes track, timeless music made to dig in the depth of your soul.

a new 3-track 12 by canadas solvent, known for his melodic electro and vocoder pop releases on ghostly, morr music, and his own suction records. for minimalrome, solvent debuts a new approach, so please dont expect any sweet solvent melodies this time, in fact, dont expect any melodies at all. here solvent delivers 3 tracks of pure bunker/rephlex-style acid, monotonous and pounding. fasten is the most straight-up acid track present, nothing but 707/606 percussion + x0xb0x squelch. latch and secure are more dark, abstract, dirty. secure is epic madness, clocking in at over 16 minutes, at times slow and prodding, elsewhere growling furiously in sheets of distortion. every track has been edited down from hour+ long hardware studio jams, with the computer acting strictly as a multi-track audio recorder. solvents customized acid box, a heavily modified x0xb0x, features heavily on every track, alongside classic techno boxes like the 808, 101, and pro one. limited to 250 copie

after last years highly sought after collaboration between coyote and nesreen shah that resulted in the dreamy >moving< on international feel, coyote are back for another summer record for 2011 with their equally beautiful >always< on needwant. teaming up again with songstress nesreen shah on >always<, coyote have created a hypnotic groove from the outset, a ghostly vocal over a driving slow tempo bassline that keeps you hooked throughout.

for his second transmission as part of the mindshake family, carlo lio drops a propulsive, meticulous building stomper of a tune. lio creates an impressively spacious and dark sound sphere which envelopes and lures the listener in as the beat subtly builds tension and release. complementing the core elements of the track, crisp drum fills and bell chimes pierce through the mix while a hypnotic repeating synth line wont let you wake up. ghostly vocals channeling the sounds of long past soul singers, add an unexpected but welcome house element. specifically geared for that time of the night when you want to add a wtf moment.

art department releases their latest anthemic monster of a single - >living the life<, pre-empting their highly anticipated artist album ‘the drawing board released in april. featuring the ghostly vocals of detroits newest musical prodigy, seth troxler, technos new elite figure, this sublime gothic house creation has set mouths salivating the world over as art department have been shaking its foundations. profound lyrics, beguiling basslines, mysterious synth patterns and soothing croons make the original a highlight on the stunning art department album. the >aba therapy version< is equally mind-blowing, snaking around troxlers extended vocals in a dreamlike futuristic interpretation that is pure and heartfelt. an ethereal beauty that inspires the imagination this package illustrates why art department have staged their own movement and are flying high on the wings of unrivalled success right now.

akiko kiyamas latest release features four tracks of intricate drum programming, bringing her characteristic warmth to the groove with their ghostly whispered vocal samples and the clicking and clanking poly-rhythmic sound made famous by the legendary berlin imprint, perlon. the first track, carnival, brings all the fun of the fair, a swirl of coloured lights barely glimpsed amongst the heaving throngs of somewhere like bar 25, followed on by an abstract slow burner which sneaks up on you with its sneezed vocal snippets and jangling bassline. talon, a real dancefloor creeper, clips along insistently and the final track, with its bass-guitar and pulsing synth line rounds of the record in perfect ethereal fashion. as akiko puts it herself, >deepness, depression, beauty, irony, fun - these are keywords for my music also my life itself<. you can definitely feel that there is much more thought put into these productions than just purely the need to move people on the dancefloor.

head-turning singles >tuff enough< and >take em up< from marcus >shit robot< lambkins fantastic debut, from the cradle to the rave, get reinvented by two of the most talented dj/producers working in electronic music. on the a-side is germanys michael mayers epically inventive take on >tuff enuff<. less muscular than lambkins original, the remix softens things up by placing supple keys under the hardened exterior. the climax is an otherworldly listening experience that literally builds to take off. on the flip, john talabots remix of >take em up< starts like a laidback house party that builds just enough energy when its relocated under disco lights. the haunting opening — a swirling, ghostly blend of elliptical vocals and handclaps — leads to a sonic journey that is as smooth as it is wholly entrancing. this fantastic coupling of tracks is being produced in very short supply, so snap them up quickly!

brooklyn duo creep are set to release their debut single, days, on tuesday, february 14th 2010 through young turks. featuring guest vocals by the xxs romy madley-croft, >days< is a ghostly blend of romys ethereal voice and creeps sinister beats, blending tones of goth, shoegaze and r&b to create darkly prophetic and orchestral soundscapes. check out the stream for >days< on pitchfork where it premiered. remixes on the 12 inch come from deadboy and azari & iii. deadboy turns >days< in to 2-step, dancefloor melancholia with azari & iii turning in a 6 minute chicago house indebted mix. creep are producers/ djs lauren flax and lauren dillard. lauren flax is an internationally renowned house dj and producer. up next, creep will release the single you, featuring nyc twins and r&b duo nina sky, as well as a collaboration with planning to rock. a full length is planned for 2011... stay tuned!

12inch full of music with a definite sense of place. eerie synthesiser pulses, funk-infused drums and languid guitar-scapes have been part of the musical topology of düsseldorf since the early seventies: and this particular release pays full tribute to that legacy, with jagd auf den hirsch (hunt for the stag) comprising an eerie piece of swampy lazer-forest rock. this sound is also a modern day staple of düsseldorfs nightlife at the salon des amateurs, a small bar attached to the kunsthalle art gallery that is an oasis of hypnotic disco nightmares. the salon is where der räuber und der prinz made their first live appearance in 2008 (when the original composition for moogwalzer was debuted), and both members of the band frequently play there: ralf beck with his bodyrocking club act unit 4 and sebastian as half of art-rock duo noblesse oblige. meanwhile two of the guests on this release - detlef weinrich also known as toulouse lowtrax, contributing words about a ghostly maiden on moogwalzer, and thomas klein contributing drums to jagd auf den hirsch - are both original members of the quintessential düsseldorf act kreidler. salon dj resident vladimir ivkovic also had a hand in the creative clarion call for the jagd auf den hirsch (hunt for the stag). to complete the circle, düsseldorfs new resident and desolat mainstay guti wrote his remix in the middle of the night in buenos aires, as a kind of letter to his new home-to-be. there we have it: a true tribute to a city we love, with tracks for the dancefloor as well as moments of melancholic contemplation.

ultraphat phraekin tech monster by the alter ego member roman flügel !! incl brand new rmxs by matthew dear (spectral / ghostly)dominik eulberg, moguai!! played sven väth