it is a great honor for us to welcome such a living legend, a pioneer from the chicago house scene: mr k alexi shelby ! at the age of 12 he was already moving in the right circles, befriending frankie knuckles and ron hardy whilst frequenting the famous warehouse. his upbringing in chicago in the 70s and 80s meant that he was exposed to a range of genres and different styles of music including stevie wonder, prince, curtis mayfield and david huff. these same names would prove to be the roots of his influences. for his first collaboration with syncrophone, k alexi delivers a sublime set of new unreleased tracks + a new edit of his classical my medusa previously released in 1989, here called my sweet mf. year 2011, mr k alexi shelby is definitely back for a future classix

why another new label? arent there enough on the market? approximately this some people may think while reading about the new music label from wigbert called sono vivo ...
but its not just another label! for wigbert its an impersonation of his emotions, feelings and the love to music. letting the thoughts run and the belief that dreams become true. sono vivo means >live your dream< and thats exactly what this new project is!

limited kanzleramt classics !!

magic dntel album.

following his dream ep release last year that featured an amazing j.t.c. remix, juanpablo drops us this time another especial production called mother mountain ep that shows clearly how hard he is pushing to create his own beat. last year his song dream was reviewed by some specialized media as hard to describe but easy to love and we think that the mother mountain track on this record will get a similar description. sea people is the second track and for this song juanpablo has invited spanish producer vinz vincenzo to collaborate with him in the production. this artist has been around for a long time and has made a lot of music in many different types that are far away from electronic genres which gives a plus to the end result of this production. and lastly, we have a remix of mother mountain by the mythic spanish producer arcanoid who has released on labels such as tesla, semantica, etc. his remix is pure techno, very hypnotic, dark and mental but always with his personal touch. probably the most club oriented tune on this record.

one of the most promising artists that has come out of amsterdam over the years, david labeij, has recently had more time to focus on his solo career now that polder, his live act with lauhaus, is an established and high quality techno outfit, with an album on shinedoes intacto imprint and many singles to their and his name. where the infamous polder groove is aimed at blowing up dancefloors, labeijs solo tracks are more on the hypnotic side of techno and house, as each track on this release demonstrates, as well as plenty of bouncing and playful basslines. labeijs sets - live and dj - are notorious for their mesmerizing qualities, and he is rapidly gaining international grounds with his distinct and captivating take on dance music, so we hope you enjoy this release

alice rose, the surprising and inspiring danish musical phenomenon, and one-woman-electroavantgarde-show, has started a new project called tiger rose. after releasing three highly musical dream-pop albums as alice rose, the cologne, germany based avant-garde singer-songwriter has beamed herself onto the planet techno, and shes firmly planted her flag with the tiger rose debut, >food for dreams<. as tiger rose, alice works the four-to-the-floor bass drum with enough space around it to make a cinematic playground for her musical imagination. and when she pours it on, she breaks free of the restrictive corset of regular dance music. on >food for dreams< the techno tracks pop to life, full of depth and groove as well as sparkling lightness. gabriel ananda, her long-time collaborator and friend, had his hands on the mix which makes it even more exciting. with the debut of tiger rose, a new imaginative musician has entered the techno scene with the potential to inspire techno and dance music fans alike. listeners beware: this tiger is going to make you move and groove.

this fall dumb unit returns with what is sure to become a household name in electronica: thomas feriero aka avatism. known recently for his moody releases on labels such as mike shannon s haunt and tiefschwarz s souvenir, his dark yet hopeful productions are already receiving plaudits by some of the scenes top artists. opening the doors to new musical members has not been a common occurrence at du which therefore means that this release must be something special indeed. and it is. dark, brooding yet full of energy and substance. all tracks hit with a welcome hint of catchiness and hooks embracing what is current in dance music today, without losing sight of the label or the artists individuality. 4 quality tracks of equal stature command full attention on this ep. one of the the labels most exciting releases to date and one which signifies a strong 2012 ahead!

studio one women is the latest in the series of studio one compilations released by soul jazz records. ska, rocksteady, funky reggae, roots, dub mixes, disco mixes, they are all here from the queens of the jamaican music scene. studio one women features a wide mix of classics and obscurities from the finest female voices in reggae. until now most of these tracks have only ever been available as extremely hard to find jamaican 7 inch and 12 inch singles and even if you were lucky enough to find them they d cost you a small fortune! marcia griffiths and rita marley (here with her first group the soulettes) are two of jamaicas most famous female singers hugely popular today. both these artists became internationally famous as the i – threes (along with judy mowatt), bob marleys backing singers alongside the wailers. also featured are hortense ellis, sister of alton who cut many smash hit on the island and jennifer lara, a lady who had a long career with studio one, singing on countless sides until she sadly passed away earlier this year. studio one is the greatest label in the history of reggae and is the foundation of all reggae music. it is where virtually every world renowned jamaican superstar started out, bob marley and the wailers included. under the guidance of the legendary clement >coxsone< dodd the musicians at studio one recorded hundreds of instrumental rhythms which still provide the backbone for many of the records made in jamaica today.

following the cd release earlier this year, the rio edits series is back, now based in brazil the 9th instalment is a tribute to the late, great ayrton senna. laced with latin flavour this release is rio at its very best!

b&b makes his debut on foot & mouth. after great success on crosstown, rebellion & hot creations, this hot new producer drops the tempo and creates four killer r&b inspired edits. perfect for that end of summer vibe. using some familiar hip-hop licks to great house effect these edits are sure to be huge.. rock them like their hot!!

great dubby 3 track 12 inch in a numbered recycled paper cover and silk screen printing! strictly ltd, no repress

timeless classics of disco and funk on double 12 inch. now clap your hands everybody!

1 track each from area, hakim murphy, and murdoc, + bonus remix. the 2 on a lean more toward the stoner side, the b is all murdoc focusing more on the beats. the past year has seen area dropping solo records for francois ks wave music, anton zaps ethereal sound, and brendon moellers steadfast recordings. with songs described as >guaranteed to create a special mood in a club< (resident advisor) and >warm, shoegaze-dreamy but floor-ready pop< (little white earbuds), areas heady productions tread the line between functionality and abstraction. hakim is a producer/dj from the chicagoland area whos musical style ranges from house to techno. hakims journey begin as a dancer in chicago as a lot of his musical influences come from larry heard, robert armani, dance mania, relief, and cajual records. as a chicago footwork dancer, hakim gradually became inspired by the music and began playing records in 1996. since then hakim has ventured into production work and eventually founded two records labels in 2008: machining dreams, and synapsis records with avondale music society. hakims discography includes releases on metamorphic, planet detroit, and stolen kisses. murdoc is a dj/producer and current member of the condiment dj-collective, hosting events featuring the likes of acid circus, sammy dee (perlon), and mark henning.

vierzig jahre nach ihrem debüt sind die holländer von focus noch immer ein begriff. nach den klassikern moving waves , focus 3 , hamburger concerto , ship of memories und mother focus bekommt schließlich auch “in&out of focus” die audiophile re-issue behandlung aus dem hause music on vinyl. „in&out…“ ist das erste studioalbum von focus – ursprünglich erschienen 1970

soul jazz are issuing this seminal in-demand super-rare boogie-funk-soul album produced by roy ayers originally released on his own independent uno melodic label in 1981.
this incredible one-off album produced by roy ayers in 1981 features the amazing vocal talents of sylvia striplin, one of the featured members of eighties ladies, who the year before had released another seminal release (ladies of the eighties) also produced by roy ayers. striplin was also the vocalist in the classic jazz fusion soul group aquarian dream. sylvia striplins solo album features the two classic singles >give me your love< and >you cant turn love away<. her only solo album – this has been a serious collectors album ever since its original release and is definitely a rare groove holy grail!
soul jazz records are re-issuing this remastered album in its entirety with original artwork, on heavyweight double vinyl and deluxe heavyweight card – even better and louder than the original!

slowdive wurden stilistisch besonders durch noise-rock-bands wie sonic youth und my bloody valentine, aber auch durch gothic- und dark-wave-gruppen wie siouxsie and the banshees, the cure und den cocteau twins beeinflusst.

fantastic air - album... special backstock action

raf pisani and marco conte, aka audiomatiques, have long been involved in techno but its since they began working together as audiomatiques that everything began to click. together with roberto capuano, an artist who has already released for loose, claque musique, monique musique and suara, the duo have delivered 3 sterling tracks, which are backed by a remix from rino cerrone, for loose. cerrone takes full advantage of his position as label boss and places his remix of >so bad< in pole. its a walloping but low slung affair riddled with hypnotic rises and false drops which build incredible tension. in original form, >so bad< is a pounding affair. the focus is centred around an unholy bass heavy kick with just the minimum of percussive flourishes and vocal effects doing the rest with aplomb. >mind trip<, while equally as heavy, is fluid and slick. swinging tribal vibes and some clever effects work paired with an airtight arrangement makes for a surefire club burner. finally, the bizarre yet compelling leads of the aptly titled >crazy synth< close proceedings with a fever-dream fervour. original and memorable, this is a genuinely anthemic cut.

2001 jazz-fusion album by ian o brian (memory tree, the beauty room).

unreleased live session from 72 from prolific co-founder of tangerine dream & kluster. although very much from the experimental side of things, he has had a wide ranging influence on musicians of many different slants. screen print gatefold sleeve.

a young man is walking day by day looking for himself through the true story of house & techno music, by his two real analogue prayers, >tribute to japan< and >young man and unconscious house<, we can see the suffering and the joy for an inexorable evolution. all his work is accompanied by the magic of the strings and the music is always thanking all the maestros from detroit and chicago that are more than a dream for his visions, but true guides to learn the truth about the music. these are the new strings prayers of an italian guy.
supported by: alex picone, angel molina, slam, doowmork, dirty doering, dj qu, mathias tanzmann and many more!

das dritte album der schwedischen band little dragon um die koop-sängerin yukimi nagano, ritual union , vereinigt die qualitäten der beiden vorgänger: klassisches songwriting trifft auf verführerisch-coole produktion, experimenteller late-night-charme auf electro-pop-ohrwürmer, verträumt-entspannte parts wechseln sich ab mit uptempo-dance-beats. diese einzigartige mischung überzeugt selbstverständlich wie von selbst, und so zählen little dragon prominente kollegen wie big boi (outkast), questlove (the roots), dj shadow, david andrew sitek (tv on the radio) und damon albarn zu ihren fans, letzterer verpflichtete das quartett sogar für sein plastic beach album und als support für die welttournee seiner gorillaz.

on the 2nd amuse gueule we will present a perfect example of a summer spotlight. in order to do this, alex q and oliver schories joined up in a in gregarious circle, hitting the cookbooks and creating a midsummer nights dream to convince everyones palate. this piece of poetry will be topped off by a dish from our argentinean friend sandru who is well versed in noble ingredients and also has prepared the right wine. have fun while experiencing this tasty tidbits

played by tini, ricardo villalobos, audiofly, matthias meyer, jimpster, hosh, till von sein, raresh, federico molinari, shlomi aber, eurokai, kruse & nuernberg, p.toile, reto ardour, patlac and many more. the sun can compare! our summer session - listen and feel! baalsaal is in love with this one . mr. rockford inc. delivers an absolut vocalstunner introducing terry lovique armstrong on the mic. follow him and please stay... a1 please stay (who is 121 remix) an hommage to those old strictly days where sweet vocalism ruled. no cheese, no cream. just a driving basement groover to spread love. a2 midnite soul a perfect warm up jazzmoody example by mr. rockford, that really hits the stompfunkin nail. everglades soundtrack it is what we called it to. i think i saw a dinosaur or is it just a dream. b: please stay ( jay haze rmx ) this one does the warehouse of those days interpretation and has it a little darker and edgier. jay who is such a pleasure to have on board drives it gaga till the grande finale enlighten us double xl. the way jay includes the vocs nearly took it to hazy fantazy land.

diynamic music reach release number 50! as it should be, diynamic musics 50th release is quite possibly their finest to date. a veritable feast of musical magic, from an all-star dream-team of artists. the four track zapzarap ep sees h.o.s.h teaming up with stimming on >my shadow< and label chief solomun working together the newest member of the diynamic team, dj phono on >ice cream and bonus miles<. stimming then turns out the solid gold >sexy biest< alongside david august and finally h.o.s.h. returns, accompanied by the labels spanish brother uner, on the brilliantly timed summer anthem, >sonar<

new yorks dream team return with a three tracker of floor-friendly deep house and techno. mr saturday night himself eamon harkin and steve oneauff raney have been relatively quiet since the release of their >word to the wise< ep last summer, but they have been busy. in the few months since harkin & raney released their mix of corinne for on the prowl/scion av, they have been hard at work in the studio, mixing with nick chacona (mood music/wurst music company), djing, and working on solo projects coming soon on throne of blood!

following recent excursions for adam beyers drumcode imprint, joseph capriati delivers some hand picked remixes of tracks taken his 2010 lp save my soul. cari lekebusch and fergie remix the young neapolitan producer who has won a host of influential patrons such as dave clarke, billy nasty, slam, chris liebing and the advent in recent years. cari lekebusch, who needs no introduction, is up first and tackles gmid. the result is a purposeful, hypnotic and mechanical slice of linear techno that uses a fever-dream series of overlapping soundscapes to brilliant effect. british dj/producer and ex-radio 1 host, fergie, adds to proceedings of with his mix of noise to noise - a shuffling immaculately produced slice of contemporary techno with an arrangement aimed squarely at the floor. analytic trail has been instrumental in creating what is now recognized as the neapolitan techno sound. the labels dynamic and inventive approach is the key to their success and the name analytic trail is synonymous with the italian big-room techno sound. launched in 2001 by markantonio the label currently sits proudly at the head of italys vibrant techno scene

hot.. thats definitely the right expression for this season: its summer! if anyone hasnt started sweating yet,now its time to rip off your clothes! iww music releases maxâges new disc -rome sweet rome ep- which makes you shake your bootie and dream of holidays! the a side track el rubio with its catchy vocals, carribbean guitar sounds and its driving base line reminds of cuba. casilda on the b side gets you up with its deep chords and whispering spanish vocals. along with these two masterpieces comes amirs awesome housy remix. party people - start dancing! big with laurent garnier, gregor tresher, butch, daniel sanchez, mendo

big with: oxia, dani casarano, pirupa, butane, monika kruse, pacio osuna, luciano, andrew grant, gregor tresher, kaiserdisco, dubfire, mihalis safras,... for this new time has changed release, we are happy to welcome soukie & windish. the german duo brings us in a storm of deep & freaky house.>taylor< is a strong track, smart & trippy, served by a great baseline. our mate gunnar stiller made a remix more dynamic and freaky, a beautiful underground vision. acumen & timid boy choice an hypnotic way, full of little groovy elements, really funky, a kind of strange panorama bars dream.>yellow ride< goes on a quiet and mellow universe: its a beautiful deep house piece, full of sensibility.findling made a dubby and dreamy remix of >taylor<, perfect to conclude this ep.the beautiful adventure of time has changed goes on…

vinyl only!! styrax records presents the last part from the serie >in loving memory<. the release come with an artwork of james marsh, former best known for collaborating with the seminal 80s band talk talk, producing all their iconic album covers. the folder is used for the acceptance of all >in loving memory< parts 1-4. as bonus the special 1 (2x12inch vinyl) with rare and classic tracks from ron trent, larry heard, herbert, isolée, reggie dokes and dj qu

fantastic and incredibly rare afro-disco album from 1978. originally released on the seminal french disco label barclay, this album seamlessly blends elements of african, afrobeat, funk and disco styles, with segments continually morphing and evolving into new tracks. irresistibly funky and percussive, this album’s drumming patterns and melodies grandually hypnotise the listener, with only outbreaks of african chanting breaking up the grooves. the b-side is effectively one long drum track broken down into 7 segments that never drop a beat. this album really takes the listener on a journey to africa, via 1978 new york, and is a real one of a kind. it’s also a samplers dream with no end of complex drum patterns and basslines to recycle.

summer of danny is an exclusive vinyl ep about dwdk serial dancefloor gems to be released as digital singles only in the next months: as you probably know supersonic lovers is a project by ajello s dj rocca and marcello giordani (italo deviance blog), they teamed up with singer adam clay (of ricky l born agains fame) for one of the catchiest vocal tune of this summer. dutch rhythm combo feat isa gt has been 2010 secret weapon for many djs, this mix of latin, hip-hop, funk gets remixed by dwdk dons ajello for extra party time action. jadoo is another italo-nu-disco dream team (ajello, heels of love & rampi), the irresistible voodoo love features the vocals of the most famous disco queen around hard ton. huge huge huge. showroom life by hot duo ajello close this vinyl sampler with an up-tempo disco tune designed for mirroball dancefloors.

>supergravity<, a simultaneously gritty while ambient track of the highest order, recalls not only drexciya and the detroit underground in its prime, but the ambient techno hey day of artists like the black dog and the inimitable lfo. >atlas detection<, with its subsonic rumble and pins-and-needles like synths is music for the dancefloor at the ripest darkest hour. harnessing noise in the most seductive of ways, it is undeniable in its extraterrestrial appeal. >andolit swaras< displays the minds of minimalist composers, with its striking approach of having its melody lead the narrative it tells- as opposed to dancefloor traditions of rhythmic domination. it is intelligent and dream-like, sublime and filled with reverie, as random as the dreams that ones psyche presents. lastly, they give us a real bite into a slice of phuture hip hop. working with sensational, legendary mc for the jungle brothers, they twist hip hop into an acidic downtempo track that hits hard to say the least. its a dubsteppers dream on some level, but with a crafty psychedlic component that mesmerizes.

barn owl mischen ambient, drone, americana und black metal. nach ihrem debütalbum auf thrill jockey in 2010 meldet sich das duo mit einer limitierten ep zurück, bevor im herbst 2011 das zweite album des duos folgen soll. zu den aufnahmen der 24-minütigen 3 song ep liessen sie sich von popol vuh, alice coltrane, fushitsusha und frühe tangerine dream inspirieren. die vinyl ep enthält einen mp3-download coupon.

beaumont, alias michael rintoul, is a young scottish producer and creator of hypnotic r&b dream pop-soundtracks for late night bliss-outs. described by inimitable brighton-based blog 20jazzfunkgreats as having produced, >by a strike of genius and inspiration<, the authentic soundtrack to >a really cool z-series 80s thriller<, kinnego is proud to present his debut release, >blush response<.

banging three tracker wading knee deep in the analog and dubby sounds from the likes of maurizio and g-man!

la fleurs certified hit, the flowerhead ep, launched her power plant records imprint into the stratosphere in 2010. following the flowerhead ep would be no easy task, but its one that young danish talent jesper ryom takes in his stride. the second chapter of power plant records story exists within jesper ryoms refined musical universe, where samples and live guitar merge and mesh for a kaleidescopic whole thats greater than its parts. as ryom drifts in a dream-dance state, he delves further into sonic experimentation, but is ever mindful of the dancer and the dj.

boy friend kommen wie auch ihre hell, yes! labelkollegen love inks aus austin, texas. das duo, ein neues projekt der ehemaligen sleep over-mitglieder christa palazzolo und sarah brown, hat eine erste 7 inch mit dem namen >lovedropper< aufgenommen. ein album wird auf diese dream-poppige 7 inch (limitert auf 1000 stk weltweit) folgen.

seuil makes a storming entrance into the offbeat world of supplement facts with his >ultravision< ep. his immaculate track record for house music that pierces the soul with its energy and drama remaining firmly in tact with yet another dream collaboration with dop vocalist jaw. parisian seuil has fast become a pillar of the deep house and techno community. the innate organic quality that courses through his productions is allied with an ever-evolving style, always rich in substance, drive and atmosphere. >ultravision< is no exception. the mesmeric progression of liquefied bleeps, deep chords, and truncated rhythms is heightened by the poignant, husky drawl of jaw that bleeds through this enveloping track. the >dub mix< allows the bubbling percussive energy to shine through in a dubbed out, darkly populated soundscape. on the flip >in the moon< is a moody tech masterpiece of floating grooves and creepy fx. breathy vocal snippets intercept with notions of mortality as seuil traverses rusty sonic terrains and upholds his ability to feed both the soul and the feet. even when stripped back to its barest bones >in the moon< captivates with a driving energy punctuated by crisply formulated drums and a sparse bass line bounce...

recorded may 10, 1963 live at brandeis university folk festival brandeis university waltham, massachusetts. vinyl mastered by george marino sterling sound new york, ny december 2010. digital download coupon inside.

in fact, >in a hole<, the a-side of their latest 12 inch, is even more dream-steeped than its predecessors. relying on vintage (and in some cases, home made) gear, simon and tsai have constructed a song that is syrupy in pace. darkened tones mingle with floating percussion and vocals processed to nearly melancholic depths. >cant feel my knees< picks up the tempo, and feels slightly sunnier in comparison (>perhaps a result of practicing for the first time in a place with windows<, according to simon), with rippling keys that give way to an open, spacious sigh and an almost playful interlude of warmth and bass punctuations. the two have said theyre interested in the meeting point of house and noise, and thats particularly apparent on the two remixes that appear here. >in a hole dub< is slower, more bare-boned and ghostlier than the track from which its derived, while >cant feel my knees dub< is filled with white noise emissions and hissing electro shocks.

zc008 limited zodiak commune part i zodiak communes special series combines underground legends with the heroes of the present. this three track analog pleasure bomb represents years of underground madness. the music is adventurous, energetic and coming straight from the soul. curious who produced these monster tracks?

expect me tells the story of the tough life as an outsider, how lonely he felt as a kid, how he grew up and managed his life against all odds and developed his uniqueness. the tracks mirrors the up and down feelings of despair on the one hand and confidence & trust on the other hand. driving deep into the subconscious, the music of klartraum (soma records, lucidflow) envelopes and surrounds its listeners creating a world in which just like a dream, things are never as they seem. nadja lind and helmut ebritsch (hatikvah) as a studio double duo and burgeoning live act they are bringing an entirely unique edge to their performance and output by taking their flowing techno to a deeper, spiritual level. monty luke from planet e create an atmospheric and emotional remix, oriented on deep happenings and narrowed grooves. detroit influenced and very unique…. a resonant story full of sentiments. einklang freier frequenzens remix comes around with massive chords and deep sub frequency, introducing analogue filtersystems and synthesizers. hear and feel the life of the machinery. listen and feel good!

the lp includes extended versions of the tracks while the cd includes the original. comes with mp3 download code.

maxmillion dunbar returns to future times with his first release there since it began with his >outrageous soulz< 45. >max trax for world peace< takes the house sound maxmillion hinted at on his 2010 >cool water< lp (for uks ramp recordings) into sublime territory. tip! in the hyper-percussive, shape-shifting opener >polo,< max mixes italian house, angelic choirs and a bouncing bassline, while >ballroom< sees a synthetic waltz become ambient disco as 707 claps echo from the corners. >piano & dream world< engulfs the entire b-side with a blissful, heart-wrenching workout indebted to those head-down, eyes closed house tunes of the past, adding what sounds like a smudged digital orchestra to a roller of a track that marches on (>and on<) forever

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.

8 bit continue their tradition of presenting the next names to break through in the german underground scene, with this new ep from rills. alongside the endless boulevards and among the industrial turins countless blocks, in the heart of mirafiori, two steps away from the factory of the italian motor city, rills grows up with metal beats and, in a town in a non stopping musical turmoil, falls in love with the electronic melody. we all know him from his great work with the >everybody ep< on the romanian label all inn records. rills is resident dj at club gamma and doctor sax, the most loved breakfast of turins electronic mornings.

180 gr pressing, with all propaganda 80s classic