the layabouts are anything but. 2012 marks leigh darlow and alex paschalis 10th year together and they have never been so in form or demand. their cast iron reputation for quality deep soulful house � house music forged with feeling and real purpose � continues, impressively, to grow.
rhythm master darlow and guitarist cum orchestrator paschali first met in 2001� in home city london � off the back of various projects in the same studio space. in time, their mutual love of expressive house music would lead to cult licks feelin right and the way i feel, sizzling material for kenny dope gonzalez and hot-to-trot remixes of dj spinna, da lata, dj spen and robert owens, and soulsearcher.

if >dream tennis< was any indication, heatsick has struck a nerve with his singles that stretch preset washes of polyphony through sunset-hued landscapes of disco and house. equipped with only a casio keyboard, he has played alongside everyone from omar souleyman to dj harvey, daniel wang and legowelt, and has demonstrated his ability not only to extend his keyboard to its limits, but to transcend its musical territory, opening up a diverse range of styles, genres and gestures to his dance-addled mimicries and musings.

2012 repress !! smooth and deep detroit house by patrice scoot atmospheric tracks with a lot of string and synth riffs amust have record for those who are into omar s and some of the scott grooves

london-based, belfast-born blogger-production duo matt mcbriar and andy ferguson need little by way of introduction. theyve released one absolutely killer track after another, snaking through everything from deep disco edits to moody two-step to classic new jersey house vibes with incredible ease, on some of the most exciting labels out there: throne of blood, under the shade, domino, love fever and now, aus music

top detroit house stuff from omar s buddy patrice scott with the entrancing deep atmospheric emotions that features a incredibly beautiful string part plus the blissfull, serene inside my mind and the bass heavy blessings on the flip

this is the debut release of berlin based producer franklin de costa on mule musiq. he has released from some various label like curle or trapez. title track on a side is atmospheric jazzy deep house. if you like the sound of larry heard, you will definitely be into this song. b side is berlin manner dark house tracks. maybe it is for fans of omar s.

feat. tracks by omar s, joris voorn, lco dice, jay haze, guti, iron curtis.. balance music presents balance 021 mixed by nic fanciulli. the saved records boss delivers a stunningly intricate mix that highlights his ethos as dj and label owner. cd1, entitled simply balance is a subtle and expertly crafted mix that balances a plethora of diverse tracks, often three at a time, to create an expansive but well focused journey. on cd2, nic showcases the sound and ethos of his own saved records with a collection of records exclusive to the imprint. whilst keeping the focus on quality house music, the mix highlights the diversity within the label with a discernable collection of tracks that straddle various styles, atmospheres and tempos Ð many of which will be available exclusively through balance 021.

ander-traxx is a fresh label operating out of glasgow with the intent of releasing righteous underground house, and although mainly a platform for the labels founder alex-ander to showcase his own productions, ander-traxxs remit also includes the presentation of unknown talent for future releases. for this first release, alex steps up to the plate to deliver because of me, followed by 3 remixes from artists born and raised in glasgow. the original kicks things off with its intro of glacial pads and jittery hats, before quickly delving into a seriousely deep groove brimming with melodic layers. although because of me gives a strong nod to the recent developements of producers like omar s and kyle hall, it undoubtedly has the hallmarks of an alex-ander production, his unique arrangements coming to the forefront while still complimenting the crisp percussion that drives the track forward. carlos nilmmns (co founder of the formidable solab production unit) mix is a much more off-kilter and submerged affair. nilmmns plays down the epic quality of the original and adds chugging rhythmics and sweetcured piano work for a lesson in divine repetition. mesumas feedback mix goes in for the dancefloor attack, not surprising for a gentleman whos previous work has seen releases on hardgroove and seventh sign. rolling toms and a booming kick meet aquatic vocal samples and spectral harmonicas, and will still please those partial to deeper sounds. last up to give because of me the rework treatment is meschi (lunar disko, lux, snuff traxx), who mixes his chicago influenced analogue stylings perfectly with the source material. stripped down crescendos build up to a euphoric drop, and meschis elated melodies bring another twist to this excercise in deep funk. because of me is one of those rare e.ps that works just as well in a non-club enviroment as it does on the dancefloor. with this warning shot, alex-ander will surely be capturing the ears of many in 2012 and beyond.

further to motor city drum ensembles dj kicks compilation, his exclusive single l.o.v.e. has been reworked by the young detroit prodigy kyle hall, the painter and music creator wolfgang voigt and an excellent remix by smallpeople. kyle has been highly influenced and captivated by the underground deep house sound of detroit. inspired by artists such as theo parrish, mike huckaby, rick wade, 3 chairs, kdj and omar s, who believe their music has a certain feeling of the advant garde and liberation from the so-called rules people place upon dance music. kyle took that principle of their music and applied it to music that he was trying to create. wolfgang voigt is known for his numerous, nearly inexhaustible list of one-off projects and aliases. of these, his best known is arguably >gas< a project that saw the marriage of ambient music and 4/4 techno. his remix of motor citys l.o.v.e shows his minimalistic approach to music he has been famed for worldwide. smallpeople are julius steinhoff & just von ahlefeld aka dionne. smallpeople are focused on a wider range of music and can be diverse- between deep house, detroit techno and some chicago flavours but always within the balance of atmospheric warmth and club suitability bringing yet another perfect addition to this remix package. watch out for more big tunes from smallpeople in the near future

great detroit house tracks on omar-s imprint

the debut release of new artist seltene erden. title track of a1 is dubby beatdown house, this song like a theo parrish meets the orb. >bayan obo< of a2 is taken from enjoy the silence. its peaceful ambient sound. on the b side, >kvanefjeld< is early chicago sound. if you like the music of omar s, you will love this song. >hoidas lake< is also ambient, very classical.

echocord is proud to release a new killer ep by mikkel metal. all 3 tracks is this time made for the dancefloor, stripped down dubby techno tracks. again mikkel moves into another direction, more dirty, raw and minimal, but at the same time you can immediately hear that its a mikkel metal release. fans of omar s and kassem mosse should watch out for this one!

soul jazz records new compilation of the uk funky scene.
>riddim box< explores the most unique, left-field and innovative uk funky releases of the recent past with loads of killer tracks and exclusives! uk funky inhabits the space between dubstep and house mixing together elements of grime, dancehall and rnb with the percussive rhythms of nigerian afrobeat and caribbean soca to produce one of the uks most interesting recent musical developments.

after releases on several other labels such as room with a view, freerange - and remixes for omar, phonique, tracey thorn, darko esser, etc. andre lodemann returns to his own label with his 4th release.

great triple vinyl full of funky house and downbeats, made by charles schillings & pompon f. in 2001.

we finally did it: we proudly present to you our very first vinyl by none other than mr. sean oneil aka someone else, the mastermind behind foundsound records! known for his awesome releases on various labels and for filling dancefloors all over the world, he delivers a cool club track called >zebra talk<. driven by a heavy, minimal beat, this track offers freaky vocal lines, spooky breaks and enough tension to keep the crowd moving. we also provide you with some great remixes: the first one by miskate is a more deconstructed approach to the original track, featuring loads of percussion and neatly arranged breaks, surrounded by massive reverb. the second remix is by the argentinian producer omar salgado. a groovy new bassline and full of deep variation, this moves the track into a different direction.

its back, its great, its acid, its deep, its house, its time! after a little break the label its is back with a fine release of deep acid house by the dj artist rvds. 3 tracks (two with british vocals) full of soul, acid and love, inspired by the detroit classics like mr.fingers, omar s, etc.. all house heads are in for a treat. listen, dance or take it as a dj tool? - the tracks goes into one another - in this time you can dance, talk to people, go to the toilet, take what you need and go back to the turntables!

when it comes to offbeat raw detroit house music you cant really mess with omar-s and his fxhe label. on this new double pack hes keeping it in the family with his cousin big strick providing us with 3 fresh tracks and omar-s treating us to his versions of his cousins tracks. both twelves flow nicely, mixing up early chicago sounds (think virgo, larry heard) with some uber-crisp drum programming from strick and omar-s. fans of big stricks 7 days ep will not be disappointed with this. six tracks filled with raw grit and jacking rhythms, house heads should definitely pick this up.

alex o. smith aka omar-s does it again, mixing up the rough with the smooth in his wonderfully titled >plesetsk cosmodrome ep< (named after the russian space port of the same name). the first two tracks >kosmos 1402< and >plesetsk cosmodrome< have a old larry heard kind of feel to them, you should check the title track which has one of the most infectious basslines i have heard in a while. the drum machine lead closing track >skynet 2b< is omar s at his rawest. classic fxhe vibes, miss this one at your peril.

7 oz. records has come to its 4th release in vinyl. label founders siddharta and mr. rovat have finally put the last touches to their musical debut with windy city lights, an explicit dedication to the sound which influenced them in the 90s. its an ep which relives those chicago and detroit atmospheres, enhanced by the solo trumpet played by acclaimed musician omar valle, who gives it a unique jazzy mood intertwined with drum machines and old school tools, an attempt to have the record play in an analogic manner.
the remix was handed over to none other than to brothers vibe, an historical name in the north-american deep and house scene. the result is filled with dub echos, undoubtedly detroit and perfect for any set!

strictly ltd repressed, smooth techno tracks from sven weisemann who seems to be one of the hot german talents. after his great releases on mojuba he comes with more blissful detroit techno. 4 tracks that fit perfectly on the cool styrax label. this blends perfectly with ame, omar s or chateau flight!

sex tags mania with more leftfield dance music... the label just does what they feel and that goes from crazy nordic afro funk (see recent sex tags amfibia release) to intens house tracks, uptempo techno or just raw low-key tracks like this one. they have at least one major fan called omar s who loves the label!
produced and recorded live by don papa at work it studios, moss norway in 1999 and 2000.if you are ever in norway, take a trip to moss and visit platesjappa - old school records with soul. you might meet don papa and the likeminded.

fxhe records hits us with one of the best house records we have hard this year, produced by omar s cousin - big strick. highly recommended

limited edition - 1000 copies - coloured vinyl/gatefold cover!!!!

our spanish collegues oel polygon have redefined themselves. leo and omar cobble on together as a re-up in musical togetherness. nonchalantly as usual- the two keep on cooking crispy tech-house to the limits and let the heart of the club-gourmets melt away. between venice and barcelona they have peeled especially pretty models out of their sequencer. �inside us� is telling us a lot about the drive of the record and strives with tough techno-vocals the hit pig across the upon you court. once you�ve wrapped out the a1 bon-bon you�ll find yourself greedily diving into the b-side, which- together with �phonobox� and �dos por dos� skilfully completes the box of candies

omar-s: >>i like donato dozzy from italy, i like his shit. sex tags, they re from norway. scott grooves, theo parrish and kyle hall, and thats it.<< played by: prins thomas, raresh, robag wruhme, robag wruhme, agnes ... mark it off to keep it holy - not to be mistaken for ordinary.!!!!!!

special 2x 12inch edition , coolest price with hot hypnotic techno , techhouse with acid flavours !! tracks coming from peter grummich , tommy vicari jnr , brooks mosher (mosher tracks are for fans of producers like redshape, omar s and steve rachmad) !! dirrty !

sebastien ist bekannt durch seine releases auf planet e, rush hour und gigolo. er wuchs mit dem sound von kraftwerk, giorgio moroder, prince und serge gainsborg auf. danach hatte detroit techno und chicago house einen grossen einfluzss auf ihn. sebastien hat bereits mit kirk degiorgio, kevin saunderson und fabrice lig gearbeitet. sebastiens zweite platte auf echocord colour enthält zwei perfekte dancefloortracks mit einem hauch von carl craig, omar s und dopplereffekt

very promising new label from new jersey starting with a sparkling, super deep 4 tracker from dj q & david s. from the dark, stripped down >warrior dance< to the organ chord driving, jumping >night ride< this covers various facets of oldschool inspired deephouse. for fans of omar s, jus ed etc

excellent phonky primetime techno !!

das echocord colour debut von sebastian san hat zwei sonnige detroiter im gepäck, die einensehnsuchtsvoll auf die tanzfläche ziehen. für fans von carl craig, omar s und dopplereffekt

our music is a secret order. but we are not rich powerful men in suits planning how to get even richer. nor are we dressing in capes performing occult or religious sermonize. we are no elite trying to separate ourselves from others. no, we are ordinary down to earth people. what unites us is that we live and breathe music. it is our passion and our drive. and it has been like that since we discovered that music must be an expression of the human soul. or as jason fine puts it: in my opinion, making deep music is not possible without a strong internal connection between the user and their feelings. ultimately the end product is a reflection of what the user was feeling while making the piece. i think its important to listen to your creative flow and respect it -- i dont try to make music when im not feeling it, because guaranteed the result will be bad. it all boils down to what im feeling at that particular moment in time when i create a piece. with these words we welcome you to the first full length album release on the kontra-musik imprint - our music is a secret order (louis armstrong, 1954). producer is greatly talented newcomer jason fine, who released his superb debut ep on omar-s fxhe label last year. the twelve pieces of minimal detroit sounds you are about to hear, were sent to us as one package. we were blown away and there was nothing else to do but surrender to its quality and sign them all. now join us�

modern techno track in the vein of omar s but with the production skills of martin buttrich

this second sampler features 2 of his exclusive remixes taken from the lp! includes tracks by tim davison and lys & omar coming in jay lumen remixes!!

pawel aka turner geht neue wege. einflüsse scheinen das intacto umfeld, der detroit trance eines vince watson und der frische beatdown von omar-s zu sein- aber im zentrum seiner referenz steht pawel selbst: als leidenschaftlicher dj und kritischer tänzer

second outing by 3-chairs member marcellus pittman on omar s fxhe imprint with two more rough detroit gems: >obsession< is a midtempo paced cut in best detroit beatdown tradition with a minimal, bass-led groove, chirping sounds and jazz keys in the back while the flip boast a more energetic, sizzling riddim that builds and builds

first solo outing by detroit house producer and three chairs member marcellus pittman. rough, moody, stripped down detroit deephouse with three special mixes by latest hero omar s

featuring the vocals of rob burns, this has the trademark busy joeski groove. tight bassline and warm keys, the vocal doesn?t have quite the range of say omar alxnder, but the beats are tough. the dub on the flip goes darker with far more techy bleepier flair and is hot !

experimental electronic journey!

super hot dancefloor bangers from somalia 1972 - 1991, very groovy tunes here, honestly no weak track on this, they all have something very appealing, lo fi hard hitting drums, smackin basslines, slapback delayed vocals on top of crazy organ/key playing. most likely never heard outside of somalia before! incl three tracks from the dur dur band, that never dissapoint. big tip if you into this

limited edition

the esence from gutÕs dj sets compiled on cd.

new album by mungos hifi

sven v�th mixt die allgemein g�ltigen hits und die versteckten juwelen der clubmusik aus diesem jahr zu einem 160-min�tigen trip in die gegenwart der elektronischen musik. die 12. ausgabe von v�ths >sound of the season<-reihe ist f�r den liebhaber der elektronischen musik genauso eine einzigartige h�r-erfahrung wie f�r den unbeteiligten zuschauer

the smallville collective has injected a real breath of fresh air into the house music scene. after launching their record shop in hamburg city in 2005 they invited the most sophisticated artists of the european and american underground scene- such as jus- ed, keith worthy, shinedoe, sleeparchive, omar s, baby ford & thomas melchior and many more to play at hamburgs love-spreading allnighters.