apartment kickstarts 2014 with a various artists compilation focusing on irish talent from all across the isle. following on from their collaboration as bande apartment in 2013, tr one and new jackson once again appear together on apartment. this time around new jackson remixes tr ones bruising techno beast >viceroy-9c< (the original of which appeared on the last apartment release, a split 12 with phantom planet outlaws), turning it into an emotive, acid-laced breakbeat gem. house duo slowburn, coming off a year that included appearances on lunar disko, appian sounds and grounded in humanity deliver the off-kilter and immersive >riders of the sea<. hints of the work of artists such as drexciya and kassem mosse are combined with their own unique stylings to create an intoxicating, tripped out journey to the deepest recesses of the dancefloor.the cyclist garnered huge praise last year with his >bones in motion< lp on leaving records/stones throw and apartment is excited to deliver his first original material since then. his individual brand of over-driven electronics – >tape throb< – combines distortion with the most delicate of inflections and >crax< surmises this approach perfectly, an uncommonly euphoric slice of wounded electronica. last but by no means least is the superior inferior. after his debut release on belfast’s one electronica label went so far as to be licensed by sven vath to his sound of the 14th season compilation, he returns with the throbbing, rapturous >a bit much confusion<. wave and electro influences carry this bass heavy number towards it’s crescendo of skyscraping synths and skewered monopoly madness.

packed with three headphone jams that work on the dancefloor, animals marks the entry of a new creative force into the throne of blood family and a return to a lighter, more spaced-outvibe than much of the nyc-based imprint’s output over the past year. with an eye towards pushing things forward whilst keeping a foot firmly planted in a shared past spent raving to all sorts of dance music, throne of blood is proud to introduce our latest signing: pleasure planet.

kopf artefakt roar back into vinyl release action with a various collaborator artists called the pleasure box 1. first up the london-based artist lewis ryder presents on the ground is an 808-fuelled cut with a hefty dose of dub techno relentless, unashamed, programmed sounds with a glowing human touch and a penchant for melody, sometimes faltering rhythms, a swaggering bassline and fluttering arpeggiation..in short a real hit.melokolektiv is no stranger to success, his amazing trademark quirky house beats as crosstown rebels release, have made their way to imprints as big as defected or nervous, he now presents his 98 east track, with a storm of garage-infused deep house ready to drive the crowds mad at any dancefloor, flowing bassline and melodic vocal work. this is one strictly for the dancefloor! individually all of the artists on this box boys release are heavyweights!!

robosonic has been a pivotal part of off recordings roster, their releases being highly expected every time and usually meaning instant dancefloor melting magic. with a hip hop and techno background and adding many frequent flyer miles with worldwide gig schedule, the pair shows no sign of stopping. this time is no exception, cord and sacha get back in their creative roll of sample wizardry to provide two mouth watering jams. they once again prove their love for organic sounds and reivindicate the use of the turntable as an instrument, adding that old-school vibe to their trademark beats. macho madness is quite a trip, sweet rhodes over a bouncy bassline, great sample work adding guitars and an insane speech. as always, breakdowns are intense and its impossible not to dance to the groove!for the second track, robosonic joins another off family team, mat.joe and together they go deep into their hip hop influences again working the samples as only they could, a little disco flavor, a driving bass...all the ingredients are there for another instant classic and a respectful shout out to detroit producer legend j dilla, who left the game too early. r.i.p!

for their much anticipated second release music from memory take you into the world of italian musician gigi masin. tip!

nach den half-tempo- und pop-andeutungen auf seinem letzten studioalbum micro mega ist die intention des franzosen strip steve nun eindeutig: roh und fies zu werden! das gelingt ihm auf seinem neuen 4-tracker crowd control mit den 4 perfekten dancefloor-granaten zwischem kaltem house, warmen techno, moodymann-spirit und prince-freestyle anno 2025 hervorragend.

after a successful collaboration with his alter ego reeko on polegroup, architectural returns with a carefully designed and artisanal created work on his own imprint. get ready for the 5th episode of the personal techno project from spanish producer architectural with a new 3 track ep.

we are excited to say the least about the remix 12inch of the new radio slave single that is currently destroying dance floors world wide on spencer parkers work them imprint, featuring remixes from the mighty bearweasel & rodhad...

kevin mchugh aka ambivalent officially launches his new amber project with wave of grain, his debut ep for mobilee records. beginning life as a part a one-off collaboration jake & amber on minus - which resulted in this is mine, perhaps the most house track the label ever released - amber captures the lighter side of mchughs sound, which shone through in his ambivalent work, notably via the mischievous vocals of down or the disco groove of his plus 8 ep jackson

re-issue zweier verlorengeglaubter lps dieser formidablen live-band der funk-, soul- und disco-ära der späten 70er. ltd auf 500 lps, gatefold, sleeve notes , studiosession pictures, incl cd & dl-link

this exceedingly creative and talented recording artist from italy now presents his first release for last known trajectory with a stunning five-track ep of stark, cinematic, ice-cold electronix, sounding as if created from deep within the science laboratories of space. stunning work from this upcoming and clearly gifted and artistic individual. limited pressing

pumping saturday night house

italian house veteran enrico mantini with 2 new tracks and 2 remastered cuts from 1993 on the 4th shift limited release.

london based imprint wetyourself! will release the appiness l.p by british duo app this ? the first long player for the label and an incredibly unique body of work

having released on some of the most influential labels, it is with great honor that audio culture welcomes the montreal based artist, nautiluss, to the family. the solstice ep consists of three tracks and finds nautiluss exploring warmer, more euphoric territories, and he does it right whilst still retaining the boldness and toughness of his past work. the ep flows effortlessly from the big string euphoria on solstice to the darker tones on corvus passing the slightly off kilter shuffle on neptune. without a doubt these will heat up any dancefloor in the cold winter months ahead.

label-head anthony parasole and analogue warlord phil moffa are back to the corner! both have beaten a rugged path since dropping their first collab, with parasole dropping a quickstrike one-sided corner cut amongst others, and moffa going on to work with dj spider for a killer 12inch.this new ep represents their best work to date.

expansive new material from swedish polymath jean-louis huhta, who has channeled decades of work with groups such as the skull defekts, lucky people center and even anti-cimex into the dungeon acid project. rather than setting the controls to bludgeon, jl reveals a dynamic nuance on this three-tracker.

alans new single on drumcode demonstrates exactly why alan fitzpatrick is a powerhouse within the techno scene. the tetra will enrapture the dance floor from the off with its brooding nature and syncopated claps. it pushes forwards with glistening highs before more melodic stabs join the equation and slowly the beautiful melodic phrase partakes in this outstanding piece of work. on the flip we are forever young finishes off the single with a slow burning after hours vibe that will keep the clubbers nodding.

a monster rolling dubby track clocking in at over 8 minutes. amazing production work. play loud! mr beatnicks signature organic drum work, coupled with additional melodies and beautiful strings take this track somewhere completely new, while still retaining the feel of the original. 400 hand printed sleeves, made using raised wood grains.

with the new release 1112013 stopping outwards, the >numbers trilogy< comes to a conclusion - a milestone in the young life of stochastic resonance collective. the work of six artists focusing on the same research which shows how the common language of electronic experimentation can be the basis of many different variations.

the one and only moodymannnnnn returns with an off-the-cuff double lp! as you would expect, the man from the d is in fine form, presenting some of his best work to date. and check that artwork too! wall-to-wall killers, don t sleep

two hot bottin remixes in this 12inch - first is a heart throbbing disco take on elitechniques love triangle. on the flipside stealth by philippos niforakis gets the full italo robot funk treatment. both sides guaranteed to work on the dancefloor! small designer edition of 200 copies, so dont sleep!

dadame aka dario damerini arrives in an unique state of maturity behind the decks, he is able to express it from the studio on this ep. it is no secret that dario is the ambassador of the grooviest old school house sound in barcelona, his work reveals the way he is and his own experience with the machines. after releasing some dope tracks on other labels, this is his first vinyl in solo.

for his new ep nicolas aftalion is still paying his due respects to the early house meisters. 3 brand new trax of heavily ny influenced house music. still old school but always fresh. from paris with love, thats some serious shit! is a record label dedicated to old house music and to dancers. following the steps of kerry chandler, mr. fingers, ron trent, masters at work and so on... away from the hype, we want to bring back the spirit of the early 90s when house music was not only music, but a communion of body, soul, freedom and love. we hope to get you with us... in the dance, in the club. now ride on the sound.

eric is definately swedens most interesting and skillful producer when it comes to underground deep house and soulful techno. eric ericksson released his first single in 96 with several releases since then on respected labels, both indie and major. at age 18, he released a single on derrick mays label fragile, alongside artists such as carl craig and laurent garnier. later the same year he, as part of the duo minimalisterna, released a full-length album on virgin records. in 2011 the ep someone is watching was released on carl craigs planet e communications. as co-founder of kass recordings he released the work of some of the top artists on the swedish scene, such as zoo brazil and style of eye. in 2009 he formed north beach together with daniel howe and since then they had three releases on kant recordings and played in well-respected venues in europe. his latest 12 inch vinyl love cannot was released this summer on freerange recordings.

expect spacial techno from berlin-based stojche on the 3rd release of mysterious label grounded in humanity. after achieving the long awaited breakthrough in human cloning, mankind decided to revolutionize industrial production and the global economy with the mass-production of human clones - the assembly line. sophisticated technoid work-out on this creamy and excellent release…..limited, vinyl-only, no re-press. 225 copies worldwide!

after a few highly praised moments this year (a 23 track magnum opus album, entitled >ascensus< on gerds seminal label 4lux, as well as a best selling ep on chicagos high rising record label stripped & chewed, amongst others), kaspar debuts on tomorrow is now, kid! with an incredible four tracker called >spice of light<. his leanings towards the esoteric and spiritual are evident throughout, and contrasted with sexual tips and pure physical pleasure through his rough beat work. the whole set is aimed at the creation of a unique, personal sound that searches the deepest recesses of the authors creativity while still true to the sound track of the dance floor. a four tracker to file under some of the most unique moments in recent releases.

adrian niculae, also known as priku is one of bucharests finest djs and producers. after releasing for labels like arpiar and all inn he has now decided to release and produce independently. going forward, motif will feature most of his work, as well as some of his close aquaintances. acoustic is the name chosen for motif 01 and experiment is the game. similar to his last experience with arpiar, bonita mariposa is a dreamy, yet pumping track, filled with shakers and spikes that go along perfectly with the dark piano. afterhour delight or possibly an intricate starter, it could be either of them. marker keeps the piano but inserts more rhythm, more percussion, more mystery while micro house is blended with 808 rims and an addictive synth that will surely keep you...
pressing on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl)

thirteen fresh remixes of timeless classics by donna summer on double 12 inch vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

part of a constellation of little known, largely spanish techno artists who have defined semantica as a must-watch techno label since at least 2009 but really for its entire history, aikens work is also a stunning summation of the qualities that make this small group of leading-edge talents essential encapsulations of the genres musical progression up until this time. deeply rooted in the innovations of detroit, berlin and new york, his music also takes in flourishes of sound design and broken-beat experimentalism rooted in the rich past of uk dance music

trackwork is a new label from london dj, producer, remixer - leo zero. each release will focus on strictly club oriented raw house music in the classic chicago / detroit / new jersey vein - inspiration comes from key labels such as relief, soundstream, basnotic, roule, crydamoure and many more.
with a focus on hardware sampler and drum machine based compositions that are laid down as a live performance and then edited after, trackwork aims to sidestep todays laptop sound, and bring a raw dj element to the material - with lots of happy accidents and natural freeform arrangements that are designed to work with naturally with the dancer and the intense club environment.

the greater lisbon area is separated by the tagus river, north and south. bnm (blacksea no maya) are from the south side and pddg (piquenos djs do guetto) from the north side. this ep is the expression of work being done for the past couple of years through a monthly club night that put these crews playing together in downtown lisbon.

another fantastic smooth ep from playmore with jazzy over tones. set to work on dance floors world wide. pressing on brown coloured 10 inch vinyl.

back in stock , classic house

for every producer the first album is a big thing and filled with lots of emotions and love. finally after two years of work, after their last single sugar - cocina india with a straight pumpin sweet n candy remix, lepetris album >acoustic signs< comes out on wanted beatz with full of natural sounds. inspired by his impressions, lepetri speaks in his tracks from minimal to techno about his experiences and places, such as the album name implies, an acoustic sign in the musical underground culture without losing the sense of club music. so it was important for him to bring his experience and adventures in form musical expression. from rocking beats up to melodious strings, each turntable can be served in the club. a club album which fits to each phase of a party. therefore, the first vinyl goes more towards house and the second vinyl contains more techno elements. check it out and enjoy!

skylax records, the company focused on realeasing original obscure dance classic and everythings that sounds fine to their ears !for this new release, we decided to create another sub – label as this seems to us so special ! skylax records extra series #1 will present the wonderful work from house maestro jason grove with some of the most timeless artists from both chicago & detroit. indeed, we get the chance to get on vocals & productions the great merwyn sanders (formerly known as virgo 4) & legendary undeground resistance member niko marks. we felt that those tracks had something we could qualify as timeless, it is simply the best music we have heard in ages. the master is back. vinyl only

meta014 is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated metalheadz releases in the labes entire history! this milestone outing sees a long overdue debut release for one of the drum and bass scenes greatest talents dom & roland. his constant output of critically acclaimed work, over nearly twenty years, has contained some of the biggest tracks this genre has ever spawned. we proudly present two brand new outstanding examples of his production genius for your listening pleasure.

its not easy making jams that really work the crowd just as well in bristol as in berlin. nor any other city for that matter. its those crossover artists that really stand out for us with tunes that do so much more than just ride the wave of whats hot. enter the organ grinder and his sick 3track ep for heist.

after recently launching the d3 recordings label to a great reception, the man behind vibes and pepper is ready to launch his second new label, d3 elements. the artist behind the three track ep is raymond funnye aka strong souls, who back in the mid-nineties released on still much mythologised chicago label dance mania as well as the uks black market, which also saw him work with the legendary larry heard. the music he offers here is of a high pedigree from start to finish.

geddes returns to mobilee, an invitation to inject another dose of londons elegant toughness and atmosphere into the berlin label.waiting masterfully keeps the listener on the edge, teasingly building momentum with measured intensity. as it gallops into its stride it finally reveals itself as a work of rhythmic tension and hedonistic release. hypnotic.

with algebra of falke kann records continues to work with artists, who became fond of the label. no overdriven claptrap - but deep and real as falcons normally do. enjoy!

first appearance of this small-scale vinyl imprint from the east of holland with a split-release by the well-respected aroy dee (m>o>s, delsin, rush hour, dolly) and perseus traxx (bunker, m>o>s). both of them are known for their deep analogue house music productions with raw and sharp edges, but most recognizable in their work is the presence of true emotions. this will also be the distinctive element for the labels future output: emotive electronic music with the soul deep within. honest and unpolished music that is inspired by everyday life, whether it comes from pain or joy. perseus traxx kicks off with an immersive, slow building and uplifting track, followed by a moody but hypnotic and slightly acid inspired piece. aroy dee takes care of the flip-side, with a dreamy and atmospheric track, and one raw, surprising and energetic cut. a versatile selection of tracks

art continues with its southern italian theme with a debut release from salernos claudio mate. claudio has released esteemed eps for the past 5 years on labels such as klap klap, dpress, lilith, modelisme and more. his remixes include work for juan atkins infiniti, urs gerald mitchell and roberto bosco. this three track ep is full of melodic goodness with a subtle toughness underlying it all. perfect for that end of night encore moment!

best known for his collaborations with kanye west on two standout tracks from the groundbreaking yeezus album (send it up and black skinhead) as well as high profile remixes for lana del rey and depeche mode, paris-based dj/producer gesaffelsteins solo work reconnects hard techno to its pounding industrial roots

straight out of new york city, the man behind white material makes his work them records debut, with 4 killers of pure analogue madness.
early support from paul woolford, boddika jackmaster, mosca, larry heard, ed davenport, chris duckenfield, perc & semtek ...

new york techno producer shawn o sullivan makes his return to l.i.e.s. under his vapauteen moniker. after an amazing release on avian as 400ppm and a collaborative effort on the corner with beau wanzer, here we get o sullivan turning down the bpms and slowly crushing everything in sight. the a-side provides three tracks of unforgiving modular slowcore beat electronics which trudge their way to the grave, while the b-side is strictly about power electronics and harsh tone work outs. sure to piss off someone on the internet or better yet, in real life.

vanessa (a dreamer) is the second 12 inch from brooklyn-based artist divvorce on fifth wall, the imprint he founded last february with hound scales. drawing influence from such pretentious sources as franz kafka, the early work of darren aronofsky, and a solitary walk through the streets of paris during fashion week, the ep consists of two compact slices of techno(?) and two remixes. first is the meandering, dreamlike *wander 7*, followed by the truculent but jubilant *roquentins release* and finishing with remixes by fellow fifth wall artists physical therapy and unklone.

a kenny dope gonzalez remix should not be ignored. as one half of masters at work, kenny’s production & remix credentials are unquestionable. here kenny is let loose on one of the hottest records around. trademark remix, dub, beats and tool from the dope man all straight from the board to 1/4 inch tape. remixed, produced, mastered and cut with care & precision from one of the masters of the trade.

the new single portends the mood of the ensuing album, a further foray into harris signature blend of house, modern classical, shoe-gaze and noise which is the artists most ambitious and accomplished work to date. as the sole dance floor moment on the lp, *you can always leave* picks up where harris cult hit *lostfound* left off, with vocals once again from danish vocalist gry bagien and the heartbreakingly august trumpet of no regular plays greg paulus. the remarkable terre thaemlitz delivers an epic 12 minute remix on the flip under his dj sprinkles guise which is sure to make this 12inch a sought after piece for house music s analog enthusiasts.