modern synth wave / idm killer on countersunk

four obscure early 80s library tracks (industrial/synth wave/italo)

techno at its best! this first release sets the record straight by bringing 4 uncompromising tracks combining percussive rhythms with deep and spiritual synth lines that would be right at home in dark and moody clubs as well as in your late-night home listening session.

canadian synth pop by police des moeurs

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japanese electronic journey

beauty of decay is the first release from the post-punk-electronic-ebm-cold wave-minimal synth project of thomas heckmann that he already started in 1985. one of his oldest and unreleased projects finally available on vinyl.

phat groovin synth laden melodic techno

phat synth laden cosmic / disco

ltd 2020 repress - following on from last year s debut release in the myor massiv “luv” sub series by coco bryce, this time he teams up with partner in crime fff for another slice of lovey dovey junglism. fff kicks things off with “never let you fall”, on which he juxtaposes moody synth riffs with uplifting reggae vocals, making for an alienating yet strangely attractive combination, before delving into amen mayhem extraordinaire. on the flip coco bryce opts for a higher cuteness factor on “lovin u”. not necessarily aimed at the dancefloor, but with an undeniably “junglist” feel to it, this little number is probably best described as a “love song for the heads”, although its ultra low bass frequencies are likely to rattle any sub woofer in the best of dub traditions.

file under industrial / post punk / synth pop... ltd to 200 copies

distinct motive returns to navy cut with another weighty two track release! hamburg a fast paced percussive driver. the a side that did serious damage at this years festival in usa and europe. 2-3-4-5-6-7-8...dowwwwwn haste on the flip side ... a stripped back minimal roller which transforms on bigger sound systems. packed with bass energy and synth lines.

dais records presents the debut album from niff nawor’s dark synth-pop alter ego riki. the vinyl lp includes a fold-out poster and download code.

rare disco re-issue

2020 repress . semi-vintage is a collection of tracks by satoshi & makoto, japanese twins who record with the casio synth of the same name.

modern synth-space disco, ready to beam away...

early 80s synth-pop from short-lived german project saâda bonaire. double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with download code included.

der anfangstrack heat bietet druckvolle und erhebende synthesizerakkorde in einem von latein inspirierten rhythmus. die dicke synth-bassline tanzt zwischen den trommeln, um den groove zu kreieren, und der londoner musiker matt sluys trägt zu film noir-ähnlichen saxophon-linien bei, um diese spannungsgeladene geschichte der sexy, urbanen dämmerung zu vervollständigen.

die a2 schiebt die dinge weiter auf die tanzfläche, wenn auch mit einer niedrigeren bpm. der gesamte track schwebt auf einem loop gefilterten gitarrenriff. große drums sitzen auf einer warmen basslinie im reese-stil, die an des meegans geschichte als angesehener drum & bass-produzent unter einem anderen decknamen erinnert.

auf dem flip ist der titeltrack der ep. thematisch und hypnotisch entfaltet sich der mut des helden über 8 minuten, um die geschichte unseres helden auf seiner reise zu erzählen, während sie gegen den ultimativen feind kämpfen und siegreich zurückkehren. der höhepunkt des tracks ist ein emotional aufgeladenes live-gitarrensolo.

die veröffentlichung wird mit dem track atmosphere burning abgeschlossen. dieses stück ohne beat atmet synchron mit dem universum ein und aus. der track wurde von der schönheit unseres heimatplaneten inspiriert, der im weltraum schwebt und jenseits des menschen existiert.

the debut release from nyc based party / label sublimate features russel el butler, ali berger and turtle bugg and more

thinktank return to stepback records with another colony of underground styles. hive mind mentality further expands on the diverse, unique in your face club tracks that thinktank have made a signature of their sound. first up on the a side is them. budding entomologists vinnie and the leph aka thinktank have unearthed what some might say as sci-fi classic techno of the atomic age. underpinned by a sheffield style bass crawl coupled with bleeps that will crush any dancefloor. this is the electronic sound of nature running amok. burrowing further on the b side stw serves you techno in it’s most creative form – synth led with a sick groove and huge drum rhythms. last but not least – waaaassps dg is a classic thinktank track with a sting in it’s tail. snapping, clapping, alive and kicking. you will be buzzing when the break-beat drops.

skatebard and lauer team up for the second collaboration titled volpe. the ep bundles italo disco, classic house, 80’s synth music and features a cover drawing by norwegian space disco pioneer bjorn torske

rare 80’s boogie synth funk from legendary south african jazz musician back on vinyl.

die neueste veröffentlichung von soft riot, die referenzen aus allen bereichen der synthpop herkunft enthält (daf, fad gadget und john foxx, um nur einige zu nennen), vereint und interpretiert seine vorgänger mit einer persönlichen note und einer eindrucksvollen demonstration von synth craft und programmierung.

cinematic vintage synth and live drums project by lance ferguson (the bamboos, menagerie, rare groove spectrum, lanu). turquoise coloured double lp incl. download card, limited to 300 copies worldwide.imagine drummer bernard purdie playing with ryuichi sakamoto, or perhaps clyde stubblefield joining cocteau twins. an immersive album that recalls boards of canada, four tet, air, and tycho.

wonderwax is back as dj spinna presents a special release of lady alma & the rain makers -let it fall- a soulful masterpiece of jazzy house which is in high demand. dj spinna s galactic soul remix is a magical chord laden synth bass bouncing peak time version while the b side is the origina

from electro to synth pop

marvellous synth rhythms are the key-player on zeit008, roman debnar’s dark matter ep

after the great success of his last ep, 8ball is back with a 3-track single featuring the already well known jungle staple you plus two brand new cuts. been higher is ode to the sometimes overwhelming dread of a post party dip. it features haunting synth lines with a looping vocal and deep under-laying bass. this is taken straight out of the 8ball hardcore revisited back catalogue. -table spice- is a jam roly poly wrapped in custard being eaten in the garden of de skool amsterdam. 8ball here strips back the drums to leave the bare bones of atmospheric hardcore tune. comes housed in a hand-screen printed sleeve and stickered centre label. designed in house by grade 10 international.

the 2nd album from analog synth composer caterina barbieri on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

synth styled detroit / house / techno

dj nobu, synth sisters and prins thomas himself on the 1st remix ep for the ambitions album.

whether offering up dreamy, hypnotic deep house tracks or soft downbeats, jenifa mayanja s work has always tended towards the melancholic fields and cinematic soundscapes. jenifa sets the bar always high, also in terms of quality and depth. she again delivers 5 extraordinary tracks, a mixture of elongated chords, playful smooth melodies and synth games, gentle new age jazz keys, all what your open minded heart can welcome. the mini album also contains a space ambient with pensive synth lines remix by allstarr motomusic

der sound von spitzen synth-leads und dreifachen harten drums lässt sie die zähne zusammenbeißen, wenn sie dem drang nach bewegung erliegen.

reclaim your city returns to the shelves with its eight compilation featuring tracks by four of the genres finest. master and legend, steve bicknell, opens the record with the track that truly stands out on the compilation: a psychedelic piece titled >confusion of chase,< which is convoluted, dark, and extremely captivating. inigo kennedy follows with the thoughtfully composed >gradual return,< in which an offbeat rhythm perfectly coexist with an uplifting yet melancholic synth. things get even more exciting with pfirters >oppression,< which is both driving and hypnotizing, and makes a perfect peak time dancefloor bomb. the argentinian mainstay, jonas kopp, increases the tempo on >bigatron,< where a weirdly sarcastic groove pairs with a rain of metallic hi-hats as the piece progresses.

after the success from 001, which has sparked excitement in the music industry with his fresh and intense flow, opium returns with an authentic, hard hitting and straight to the point 6 track summer release on 002. market is a percussive workout, with wobbly sub lines and hard hitting kicks as its foundations, sure to put the crowd in a trance. the pressure trax boss einzelkind does not disappoint, delivering a true 6am monster. verrina & ventura infinite is a techno rhythmic ambient party tool that will fuel up your night. resutorant is a more stripped back approach to destrict previous material, showing that he really is a versatile artist, able to make trippy grooves but also strong and impactful tracks. egal3, very well known in the vinyl industry, has provided with his remixing skills another superb techno dance floor filler. frost complete the pack, taking it back to the 80s with an acid synth locked groove.

freaky elektro tracks with synth sounds

2nd on variation records

eye is back. metamujer marks the third installment on the knekelhuis label and we’re extremely happy to release this document of another chapter in laurène exposito’s life. recorded on various locations ranging from the swiss mountains to the chalky coasts of brittany, metamujer is an 8-track ode to salty love and closeness to nature, a tribute to a modest lifestyle à la henry david thoreau. far from being praise for self-sufficiency, this new lp is deeply influenced by laurène’s environment. we can hear korg ms-10 created synthetic waves (sanatorium) and birds (luscinia), but one can also catch her singing in italian, one of 3 languages spoken in switzerland. still minimalist and yet more aesthetically diverse, her new sounds are on the edge of ebm and synth pop, between classic minimal wave tunes and rustic ballads on acid.

1/2 gott is the new project of sneaker from dresden/berlin and scannoir from zurich, who share their love for ebm and synth pop not only when djing but also when producing. in several nights and with the help of a decent group of instruments, they have evoked a series of tracks that can certainly be subsumed as new swiss wave. the first record is entitled 1/2 gott and will be followed by gott in the foreseeable future. the result is music that sounds as if the iron curtain had never fallen. although sneaker likes to step to the microphone, he leaves the vocals to scannoir, who gives the perfect counterpart for the menacing beats with his deep laments. the tracks are little masterpieces in the matter of repetition with whipping drums and off-beat percussions. however, they cannot disguise their hymn-like gesture. this must be the sound of a sunrise over the industrial area.

repress - scott grooves 12inch on natural midi representing the first four parts of the scott grooves sound - basic part, synth part, jamaican part, and the gritty part. even though all four tunes differ from each other, they all have scotts unmistakable groove.

ltds repress best record italy take the time machine all the way back to 1979 to revisit the wonderful italo-disco delights of adolf stern, whose -more... i like it- represents the strangest end of the genre as it was taking shape. with heavily processed vocals injecting some serious strangeness into the chirpy disco backdrop, it s the kind of track to turn heads without a doubt. -twenty seven- on the b-side is equally magical in its capturing of the era, with the more obvious surface elements underpinned by a truly intoxicating line in synth arpeggios. once again best comes up trumps refreshing the history of italian music of all shapes and sizes.

italoconnection. italo legend federico di bonaventura aka fred ventura with sound specialist paolo gozzetti. after years of collaborations, remixes and productions comes the first real album from this duo. following voyage, this hit squad are linking up with a spread of extraordinary talent for an album that explores a cityscape of variety. from the avenues of synth pop and plazas of space disco, the boulevards of italo to new wave skyscrapers: metropoli. the beautiful tones of francesca gastaldi feature prominently on this brand new album, tones which marry perfectly with addictive synthlines. of course, mr ventura is at the lp s core, an artist who continues to define italo disco with his unmistakable presence, style and voice. lyrical partnerships are pivotal across the eleven tracks. old friends and new have come together, meeting against a backdrop of radiant keys, clean-shaven beats and deep pads. alessandra contini of il genio, martin blix of italove and italo godfather francesco rago (of lectric workers, decadance, expansives, and wanexa fame) all lend their unique attitudes, experiences and voices for some incredibly special music. italoconnection s most daring and dynamic release to date, metropoli is the summary of all fred ventura and paolo gozzetti experiences. it is their electronic music manifesto, a manifesto with an european vision, a sound journey with an unknown destination. an album that will open vistas and visions of italo past, present and future, music of vintage class with a modern and cosmopolitan allure: metropoli.

slamming synth laden double header , tip top

vintage synth pop goodness

greg foat and james thorpe with a collection of futuristic analogue cosmic synth library cues.

a collection of through and through breaks, things kick off with the roll mix of the title track life signs, in what is an instant head turner as breaks grooves kick in dominated by rattling snares and deep pulsing bass. you must not be me follows suit, if not on a more melodic tip as the breakdowns are carried by echoing melodic patterns and billowing synth pads. on the flip, the tone is lowered as the lights go down for the bleep mix version of life signs, this time around a more eerie approach with clashing melodies and harder hitting drums. recollection acts as the perfect come down for what is an intense listen as ambience takes a hold for the final four minutes.

deep techno direction laden with gorgeous synth work

jazzy couscous founder alixkun comes back with a 2nd volume of kumo no muko, 12 japanese music gems from the 80s exploring ambient & synth-pop atmospheres.