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

mario basanov is no stranger to the music community, having garnered producer of the year in 2011 in his home country of lithuania, and one of the biggest underground tracks of 2010 (mario &vidis - changed) - we are proud to announce a 2 track ep from him showing his versatility as a producer. walker & royce are on remix duties for side a, with eps and remixes on heavyweight labels such as crosstown rebels, glasgow underground, pets recordings and of course their home base at nurvous, they raise the bar with this remix.

in just under a year in the making, were extremely proud to bring you our second installment of the brood remixes. as we did in the first release, weve put together a special breed of underground talent to remix our artist, yan cook. fantastic and forward thinking artists such as xhin, su..

swedens (almost) unknown techno veterans börft records we have played and seeded wizely through out the years - to be honest, weve hid their treasures for years too. forget all you know about swedish electronic music, this is börft crew, the core underground of söta brorstechno history - here represented by frak - a full out techno acid punch.

paul cottam is a name synonymous with quality, hard-driving underground house. the preston producer shot to notoriety in 2009 with three limited edition 12 inchess that blew up the underground deep house and nu-disco scenes with no advertising and no info – combining neo-soul, afrobeat and hip hop with slo-mo house grooves – all three sold out in double quick time and ended up in many best of 2009 charts.

the excellent black key records returns with its first multi artist release, the eponymously titled black key ep featuring blm, flori & james johnston.
brighton based black key records has built a strong following for its individual take on deep, underground house music. releases from jonny cade, andy ash & chamboche, backed with remixes from ethyl, ugly drums and blm have given black key an instant kudos. now the black key team look to the release of their first multi artist ep featuring three superb cuts, from three outstanding producers.

charted by audiojack, supported by dan ghenacia, sam russo, james fox, jon dasilva, norm tally, julian sandre, james johnson, sake shakir, michelle owen, jesus gonsev, audiofly, brothers vibe, davide squillace, m.a.n.d.y., dj terry.....deep edition recordings 2nd wax pressing welcomes a newcomer to the label in the form of acasual, a secretive producer, artist and designer originally from luxembourg and now based in germany, has been heavily influenced by the citys underground house & techno culture. acasual is a project focusing, among others, on music production without any limitations or specific genres, taking its inspiration from art in general. his sound is melodic and very expressive and always searching to keep it simple. the blue ep lays down 2 very cool deep house tracks with a great selection of vocals and grooves.

limited reissue of the original 1978 calendar records release of this super-obscure underground disco masterpiece from the sarr band. highly in-demand after support from djs such as rahaan and harvey, this killer double a-sided 12 inch kicks off with the awesome >magic mandrake<, a funky, undulating groove-stomper featuring an unstoppable bassline, boogie horns and sleazy vocals that rock the floor every time. on the second a side >double action< is a slower, chuggier disco gem with psychedelic beats, seedy flute-loops and smoky synths making for a truly cosmic experience. essential!

special price !!! the rebellion imprint, younger sibling to the firmly established underground leader crosstown rebels, has reached its 10th release as the daddy label edges towards its tenth year and 100th release! nurturing the more leftfield club music catching the radar of damian lazarus, rebellion next delivers the creative juices from american heavyweight tim xavier with the driving, tribal masterstroke arco della devozione.

back in april, slovenias valentino kanzyani dropped the first half of a two part underground house ep on cadenza, titled love & gratitude ep1.

italian based producer roberto clementi. a warm, analogue dub house feeling immediately rolls through his tracks with deep, techno orientated sub bass permeating layers or rich synth work and crisp evolving percussion. having previously released on ny based producer brendon moellers steadfast records, roberto continues down the path to sonic delight with 4 tracks forged in the underground.

this new ep on m_rec ltd., which sees label owner max_m collaborate with zooloft co-owner obtane, certainly fits the musical profile people have come to associate with italian underground productions. both with an incredibly strong background, the two producers celebrate their love for techno by delivering two tracks where contemporary techno experimentation and anthemic solutions meet.

quality techno 4-tracker on hypnotic room from the four rising stars of japanese underground club scene.

limited to 200 copies! a swedish duo with only food and underground electro music on their mind.

the cryovac machine is maintained and operated by a. garcia. the components that make this machine function are the artists that push their creations forward to seal off their own vision of the now. what is preserved is the character of a craft that follows its own path. cryovac believes sound vibration released from vinyl has the proper disposition to express the true nature of the cryovac approach, and only selects the best vinyl when manufacturing and inspecting its product. the cryovac machines purpose is to keep an independent view of the detroit sound. jason garcia is an international d.j., producer, and house music aficionado. his production runs the gambit of genres with a knack for injecting his smooth character into each work. for this effort garcia has chosen to represent himself with a house style that is truly pimp heroic. jason garcia will forever have people in the detroit underground.

the funkinevil project is the collaboration between detroits kyle hall and london producer funkineven. raw funk recorded to reel to reel, featuring a keyboard solo from underground resistance player jon dixon.

raw and analog underground techno

slamming remastered reissue of über-rare detroit electro gold >mill-due< by t.mack on tiny label megas. incredibly hard to come by, this underground 12 inch from 1985 oozes funk, soul, boogie and delicious groove with a huge slice of time-defying electro chic. with a super-squelchy analogue bassline, sexy guitar licks and killer beats, it is topped off with detroit style space-age deep vocals which conjure images of early juan atkins productions - this record is a collectors wet dream! an on-air favourite of the electrifying mojo, this is motorcity electro at its very peak. absolutely 100% essential for fans of electro and techno alike! do not miss out on this true holy grail of detroit electro funk

second ep on shaker plates for rené bourgeois after the successfull >paris at night ep<. remixes are coming from vinyl newcomer elic white and mister daniel steinberg (arms & legs, kittball, style rockets). a real funky bunch package!

catwash records regular and underground french icon chris carrier brings the bounce via the old school with this new acid flavoured shibari menu ep

born under the disco punches in the hollywood hills, the secret society take their inspiration from the parties and afterhours of the la underground scene…
influenced as much by modern deep house as the by the styles that gave rise to it, the secret society blend rare samples with analogue synths, dusty grooves and ruff beats. known to spend hours sifting through old records in search of the perfect groove, their sound retains a distinctly nostalgic aesthetic, which is perfectly showcased in their debut ep for 1trax.
transparent green vinyl pressing.

a dj since 93. a producer since 98. a true student of the music/culture. amir founded vanguard sound in february 2006. after making his presence felt in the chicago club scene via a meteoric rise culminating a dj watch feature in chicagos 5 magazine, he completely disappeared and went beneath the underground to focus solely on advancing his production skills. soon after linking up with g. marcell and hakim murphy he began to release gritty tracks that have been charted and played by underground djs world wide. his fourth release was the sleeper classic >experience ep< a 4 tracker with amir on side a, and g. marcell on side b. encouraged by the feedback, amir then submitted tracks to new york citys plan b recordings. the rest is history as they say. recording under the name amir alexander and the pseudonym guerrilla soul! this cat strives to bring a raw and gritty modern spin on classic detroit, chicago, and new york underground sounds.

slamming remastered reissue of über-rare detroit electro gold *mill-due* by t.mack on tiny label megas. incredibly hard to come by, this underground 12 inch from 1985 oozes funk, soul, boogie and delicious groove with a huge slice of time-defying electro chic. with a super-squelchy analogue bassline, sexy guitar licks and killer beats, it is topped off with detroit style space-age deep vocals which conjure images of early juan atkins productions - this record is a collectors wet dream! an on-air favourite of the electrifying mojo, this is motorcity electro at its very peak. absolutely 100% essential for fans of electro and techno alike! do not miss out on this true holy grail of detroit electro funk.

turquoise blue operates from near newcastle upon tyne in the uk and has been founded by neil harker with the simple aim of releasing house music which is deep, sometimes dark but always groovy and underground.

fathers & sons is back with this 2nd limited vinyl only release, 300 ltd copies. proper underground music!

new swedish label from >dont recordings< artist, boner m. limited pressing. classy mid-90s style techno, antsinplot takes you on a ride without compromise into the realms of techno. harsh sounds and stuttered riffs unfold over super-kicking beats. this is real raw techno with the punkest of attitudes and of the ilk that would have sat (un)comfortably on seminal techno labels such as subhead, dj hyperactives contact, tim taylors missile or indeed any label that released hard techno built for dark strobe-lit warehouses during the 90s. this is the techno that rocks underground bunkers in berlin, london, sao paulo and all around the world but remains untarnished by commercial interference... alive with attitude and real analogue fuzz, antsinplot 001 is co-produced by boner m whose monster record zoidar released last year on dont recordings, found its way into the box of ben sims amongst other leading techno tastemakers.

heavyweight tech infused deep house banger from tate morden, the darker, underground alter ego of danny j lewis/enzyme black. kerri chandler bar a thym-esque stabs combine with synth bass, tough beats and a pitch morphing vocal drop. dj support: grant nelson, ski oakenfull, andy ward, nick moss - groove assasin, soultribe

a long time coming, the first ep from the mysterious duo bernadott finally reaches us. the golem first heard those tracks last summer and noticed his body was moving beyond his control! he therefore decided he should immediately enroll these beat-smiths before the competition took notice. introducing bernadott, the roof of love ep showcases the talent of two underground producers hailing from paris and stockholm, two diggers of the highest order, immersed in musique concrete, italo, free jazz, punk, chicago house and such, two djs devoted to tension, hips & shoulders. with upcoming releases on high profile labels, the golem proudly takes them to the forefront first, unleashing their highly original and leftfield take on the dancefloor. on side a, bernadott turns a white funk forgotten gem, expands it before turning it into a gherkin-esque acid burner with unexpected nods to juke, subtly returning to its post punk roots before you even notice. the golem also wanted to have a nice tune to share with his girlfriend, and he got his wish with side b, another post punk affair autistically turned into a dubby madchester piano choon, a quasi absurd but groovy breezy love song

alberto tolo & matthew skud: ...in this ep we followed up our sound project that continues to evolve in the european underground trip, to complete this project and we finalized to make it took about a month, we have added almost all the material that we collected along our path...

after the club tropicana sounds of bang the bomb its time to roll the sleeves up and get down to the business end of this trip. touching down on planet subturanus in search of the real underground shit light sound dark do not disappoint digging deep into its core and excavating strange alien like sonics which had previously been lying dormant.

played and supported by lucy, chris liebing, speedy j, dvs1, pfirter, bas mooy and more. sonntag morgen was born from the idea of two young italian dj / producers,tracy and mtd. with this label they want to express a musical style witch is not very popular in italy, based primarily on techno / dub but with influences from dark and spooky sounds combined with melodic and defined rhythms, creating a new refined underground beat.after 19 releases in digital format, they have been shown to produce very high quality.this is the first release on vinyl (their great love.) each of the two labels owners shows a track and a tool. the sound is..solid, dark and dynamic. definitely is a big release of contemporary techno.

hannover based imprint yippiee return with the outstanding come with me ep this august by manuel moreno, backed with remixes from label owners filtertypen and normen hood. this release follows the success of yippiees treibgut sonder kompilation which featured cuts from deepnhouse heavy hitters chris lattner, moritz piske, patlac and gorge to name a few. now the german imprint deliver this four track single from swiss producer manuel moreno whos releases on 8bit and dj sets at space and privilege (ibiza) have earned him a highly praised status in the underground. title track, come with me, opens the release, encompassing a boomy kick drum, tight drum programming and ethereal atmospherics to create a deep and dark distinctive quality. the inclusion of a gritty sub bassline further fuels its murky progressive vibe, while the introduction of a soulful vocal hook and bright string melodies adds a lighter touch to the composition.label owners filtertypen opt for a less is more approach to their remix of come with me. stripping back the atmospherics to a more dismantled state, the duo-apply punchy drums and a warbling sub-bass,resulting in a smooth rolling groove that runs steadily for its duration. the cut comes into fruition threeminutes in when the pair bring in an amalgamation of deep strings, synth shots and delayed fx, finely placedto create an expansive dynamism. hello bernhard employs deep worldly percussion as its driving force, while guitar licks and warm chordscreate undeniably beautiful imagery. moreno demonstrates his ability to manipulate melodies with precisionhere, introducing several elements to play off one another in a call and response fashion. last up on the wax release is im sorry, a solid slice of house built around rolling toms, sawtooth bass notes and trippy vocal murmurs. manuel utilizes heavy delays and big room reverbs to create cavernous effects in the breaks that adds an incredible weight when the preceding groove is brought back in. to close the release normen hood offers up a remix of hello bernhard as a digital bonus. applying deep house tactics, hood plays on warm piano stabs and brass hooks that deviate around the tight-knit drums for several minutes creating an epic rework.

strut team up with new yorks knitting factory for the exclusive worldwide release of >live in detroit, 1986<, the first new fela kuti material to be issued since his final studio album, >underground system<, in 1992.
code for free mp3 download of this release included.

chicago house producer craig loftis aka grand high priest, began his production career engineering for frankie knuckles, as well as working as the in house producer/engineer at legendary chicago house label dj international. he came back onto the scene in 2006 with a release under his grand high priest alias, with the underground dance smash that is “mary mary”, a simple and infectious house groove featuring the sublime vocal talents of legendary chicago songstress dajae, supported by djs such as kenny dope, phil asher and karizma. we have here new remixes for 2011 courtesy of altered natives (eye4eye), bok bok (night slugs) and yannah valdevit.

another fantastic release on the limited series of globox, this time we have ciro leone already known for his hit on the underground ibiza vol.12 the toolroom compilation! the neapolitan guy made an amazing track called wait there are no words to explain the reaction of the crowd! to complete this fantastic release you will find the remix from the wellknown artist julien chaptal!

black vinyl repress, natch is the union of the body,mind and passion with drum machines and synthesizers. its what is natural,what we do the best. kidnapped in the 90s by the clubs of detroit, taken by the power of the bass, carried over through a sequencer and convinced that berlin is the new dance floor. natch is techno. it moves through the stimuli and does not stop, pushed by the need to discover new forms,to listen to the unheard,browse unlimited electronic influences. not only from dub to dark sound, but reaching an underground that is an expression of the sounds that each of us carry inside. aware of the history behind each clap, which leads to the highest level of sound, of his idea: techno-logic. natch is the way, natch is natural

local talk is proud to present the first release on their sub-label 1nce again. this is where we bring back classic and forgotten house gems from back in the day with new mixes and reworks. with the second release on local talks reissue sub label, 1nce again we bring back one of our personal underground favourites from the golden age of house music (the early 90s). back in 1994 mateo & matos released an ep on black label records entitled raw elements, which included an amazing cut called >maw basics<. its one of those raw 90s house jams that got the house bump but without the pump, its rough and funky but still deep if you know what we mean? no cheese in sight! together with the original track (now fully re-mastered) we also asked gerd (4lux, ny stomp) to make a remix that would stay true to the original but still bring it to the next level. the result is absolutely amazing and we are pretty confident that this baby will deliver knock out punches every time it blasts through a massive sound system in a proper club.

batti batti presents its first vinyl release, bringing together 4 artists to produce this wonderful ep of atmospheric tracks on a deep house & techno tip. owen jay & melchior sultana (underground quality/ rawax), niño (laid), 1dan (atmospheric existence) & benedikt frey (ethereal sounds / mule electronics). limited copies !!

originally released as part of their another ep through wazi wazi music in april 2010, penner + muder return with an exclusive vinyl package, including two brand new remixes on jackmode. the 12 inch release comes with the original mix of the penner + muder underground hit >presence of another man< for the first time on vinyl, as well as two remixes by round table knights and noir on side b.
early support comes from the like of dj sneak, jimpster, daniel steinberg, el_txef_a, steve bug, tiger stripes and phonique.

as an increasing number of the british producers turn to techno as a source of inspiration, the gritty sound of the uk underground is easily obscured by the polished veneer of continental 4/4 music.
having taken his time to emerge from the shadows, paleman has constructed a musical voice for himself which turns this conundrum on its head by reimagining the skeletal drums and gutteral growls of early dubstep and speed garage as a style of uk techno all of his own. for this youngster, berlin is more of a startpoint than a destination. at only 19, he joins the ever growing base of manchester-based techno producers as the first signing to fulcrum records, a new label started in south manchester by friends sam schorb (aka damu) and adam rogerson.

morgan geists project storm queen marks a return to his roots with an analog approach towards modern house music with a disco pedigree. >lets make mistakes< once again features the vocal talents of damon c. scott. storm queens debut of 2010, >look right through<, became an underground hit and was reissued as a remix package by defected records. 2011s >it goes on< nearly outstripped storm queens debut in popularity and was featured in countless radio and club dj sets and charts. >lets make mistakes< extends the storm queen continuum at 117 bpm, slowing down and emptying out to form a sinewy, building sound sculpture with a pop song nestled at its core. storm queen physical releases will be limited-edition 12 inches only. storm queen is made for djs, but doesnt sacrifice atmosphere and songwriting. storm queen owes a debt to classic house music from new york, chicago and detroit, as well as disco and boogie. s t o r m q u e e n i s a l e a p o f f a i t h .

inner surface music are very proud to present their fourth release with two stalwarts of the uk underground techno scene - patrick walker (forward strategy group / isodyne) and inigo kennedy.

inner shift is a label focused on quality, deep, underground electronic music.

inspired by life long dedication to music and a rebel in the underground dance scene santiago de chile based producer jeaven presents his debut on resopal. his playground effects ep is a three-tracker showing his personal definitions of contemporary house / detroity - minimal - or how should we name it ? simply ... music! playground effect, the ep title is a great description of jeavens music, where everything is in constant and vibrant motion. from the the way the tracks evolve - to sound design to the beat-programing – there are no presets. the title track seems to spin at two velocities at once, balancing a driving, linear groove with half-speed voices to create a sense of suspended animation. centralized goes even deeper, with a rippling bass melody that gets deep inside your stomach. all three tracks on this ep are like springtime on hot wax.

the second full-length album is a true reflection of the complexity and simplicity that have come to represent the artist. effortlessly weaving entirely new sub-genres, while daring to convey its fragility she assembles the marcy all-stars, a loose collective term that encompasses her longtime muses, friends, and co-conspirers. the term comes from the marcy hotel in williamsburg, new york - an underground nightclub-come-creative-space and wolf + lamb label studios that gave nicolas jaar his first gig, inspired a multitude of collaborations and reshaped the sound of house music as we know it. available on cd, lp with a special limited edition lenticular cover of the accompanying led sculpture designed by deniz kurtel and brought on the way we live u.s. tour. vital sales points: - second full-length artist album for turkish-born artist - mobile led installation was constructed for the tour, artwork is special multi-frame lenticular - extensive global promo + tour

moka only is one of canadas most celebrated hip-hop exports, a former member of canadian rap royalty swollen members who has released dozens of solo projects since he broke through in the mid-90s. ayatollah is one of the most respected producers in the american underground hip-hop scene, having crafted classics like mos defs >ms. fat booty< and talib kwelis >the proud<, plus tracks for styles p, pharoahe monch, masta ace, cormega, inspectah deck, and many more. now, these two talents have come together for a full-length collaboration straight out of hip-hop dreamland. all rhymes by moka only (as his alter-ego ron contour) and all beats by ayatollah.
double 12 inch release, including 2 vinyl only tracks.

repress !!
eartoground records quickly steps up again with some fresh new uk techno talent. while a lot of the focus on underground music culture in the uk remains on dubstep, we must not forget the fine pedigree we have in classic techno. here we present the first release from secluded alongside two superb, cutting edge club remixes from jonas kopp and markus suckut.

jakob seidensticker and bardia salour are running a special path since almost one year, releasing only unique tracks on underground cutting edge labels. we know jakob from the first collaboration on sic008 with wareikas wonderland remix, and since the first meeting we knew there was more to develop together. this time seidensticker comes along with bardia and danilo schneider. both were already tested for the first 2 issues on enough records. the result is a new powerful release for sleep is commercial.

first vinyl release of underground label plattendeep records. two tracks and two remixes of newcomer hardy & portugals finest marques prata that include smashing grooves of techno and deephouse.