celebrating our 20th release, glasgows dave clark returns to optimo trax as sparky. he was responsible for the third release on the label as luma which featured the club smash -john broadwood- and recently had another big club hit with signals- on numbers. we are delighted to welcome him back in what is a contunuation of a relationship that stretches back further than we care to remember. all four tracks here are certified dancefloor winners, from the reach for the lasers, kickless things fall apart through the synth rhapsodies of black swan and my prophet, climaxing in the jacking seven daggers. all killer, no filler is often a trite cliche in these blurbs but is entirely true in the case of this ep.
zipper is zemi17s second release on the bunker new york, and sees him expanding his musical palette considerably, in which his gamelan derived sound design pushes further out towards the expanses of techno s realm. zipper is the product of years of work. the tracks on this record began as field recordings taken from indonesia insect sounds, gamelan, found sounds, says kuffner. each of these tracks comes from a different stage of my music-writing process over the years. i eventually developed a kind of sketch and improv technique, re-arranging groupings and arrangements of a series of elements. zipper reflects a culmination of this technique, and in my opinion, its representative of some of my best work
crystal is cudmores debut 12inch single. raw, rough and ready to rumble, crystal marries snaking acid lines and bouncy grooves to a sample from cult underground film classic the queen.on the flip is detroit-bred and bunker resident dj mike servitos 730 reshape, that gives the wiggly worm vibe harkening back to the early days of transmat, warp and the minimalism of dan bell s dbx project. l.i.e.s. mainstay gunnar haslam provides his dekalb avenue remix made while living in new york, a modular synth cruise with the top down. all tracks have been mastered and eqed for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley and labels are as pink as crystals lipstick.
nine tracks that further expand on alessandros interpretation of ghoulish body music. alessandro adriani has become a trusted source for all kinds of beyond-the-grave minimal synth, industrial and coldwave delights.aside from his work in releasing forgotten gems and up to the minute synth incantations, adriani has also been quietly issuing out his own music as well. primarily this has taken the shape of newclear waves, having surfaced on split tapes and 7inches on mannequin as well as an album on desire back in 2012.
the 10th release of float records will be celebrated in style by label owners twr72. they present you their own new ep called x. three original groove monsters supported by an intense and profound remix from endlec.
first was eduardo de la calle. after, xpansul remaking the big “soplo” from tecknoise and now, unclosed returns with a new exclusive 180gr vinyl, and this time, it’s signed by tadeo (non series), ignacio tardieu (sine recs), tecknoise (unclosed) and martin emit (unclosed). as always, this new reference is released as 180 gram premium vinyl, limited copies, and only it will be released in vinyl format. all tracks are techno based, from mental techno of tadeo’s cut to the classic dub techno made from ignacio tardieu. all designed for the clubs, first or last hour, but you decide when, where and how enjoy it.
slovenias prime annual selection of dubbed out electronica gets an extra boost with 4 new artists. the compilation effortlesly swivels between electronic soundscapes and organic dub. equally enjoyable in a cozy home enviroment and in darker club atmosphere.
despite building their careers out of strikingly different musical places, both dbridge and radioactive man have taken influence from the field in which each other operate. dbridge (darren white) was part of the iconic drum & bass outfit bad company and he helms one of the scene’s most solid and quality imprints in exit records and radioactive man (keith tenniswood) was born from the acid house scene and the off kilter electronics of his two lone swordsman projects (alongside andrew weatherall) which led him to create his decidedly uk take on drexciyan electro. it’s by no means a stretch to learn that both producers have crates that contain their favourites from each genre but they’ve also found a mutual respect and connection in the studio over the last few years, leading to the dbrm moniker for craig richards’ the nothing special label.
the analog beat-grinder from japan, miclodiet, is back on genesa records with his distinctive, gnarly sound. yasunobu usually releases his material on his own cassette-only label, sludge -tapes, but during the last 2 years, you were able to see him appear on genesa005v alongside joefarr, vsk & the label boss scalameriya or on our digital only division with a complete ep, remixed by martyn hare, alhek & forest people. for his debut vinyl ep, he prepared some stripped down, ultra minimalistic techno stompers infused with recognizable hooks and drones. an absolute must-have for dj’s who are searching for refreshments to add to their crate!
invite’s choice records continues on the path chosen with a 3-track vinyl release which showcases some new and well-established names. hertz collision has the honour of being chosen to be the only artist showcasing a track on the a-side. this eerie, melodic track sets quite a special mood for the ep to start with. the b-side is opened by wrong assessment with a track that’s focussed on the low-end. this synth-driven track fits well in the mood set on the a-side, but continues with a heavier drive. the droning kick draws you in and makes you want to go dance the day away in smoke-filled rooms. savas pascalidis finishes the ep off with a banger true to his own style that relies on the drummachine for’s swing. this oldschool, loopy techno banger closes another outstanding ep by invite’s choice records.
we have the very talented michael rosa featured on this one, accompanied by two outstanding remixes by one of the best female producer/dj s in the game julie marghilano and up and coming talent synkrone ! be sure to have this vinyl only gem in your catalog. cheers & much love from miami !
luke hess and dj richard remix sides a and b of drone 005 for the sixth release from drone. luke hess takes overview effect, richard fearless dubbed out, detroit techno fused title track, and transposes its mood, breaking out the 303 and sampling the original strings to add an element of dazed hallucination for this peak time acid track. dj richard brings crafted electro rhythms and swelling, dubbed out horns to his remix of metal dub, completely reimagining the stripped-down, metallic techno of the original
born in canada, fatima camara was raised in a large portuguese family where traditional song and dance were as integral to her family gatherings as food, laughter, and wine. before we sleep, her debut album, is as a collage of the diverse musical influences that have defined each chapter of her storied life: bass guitar lines wrought with the new wave sound that marked her formative adolescence, drums that echo the electronic music she migrated to during her early adulthood in toronto’s dance music scene, and an overriding melancholy that signals the conflicted feelings she has when considering the thin layer of dust that has collected upon her chair at the family dinner table since she made her move to berlin. 
,,,apart from music, fatima appreciates happy accidents, blended horizons, and unlit corners.
today, under his papol guise, he makes his raw rootz debut with two tough, rough and more than ready originals in the form of the hypnotic exedra and the popping synth-driven gem rdl . for the remixes, the label call on friend and savor music boss franco cinelli, who adds his own powerful synth line to exedra, before raw rootz themselves go to work on rdl.
synth wizard und disco don massimiliano pagliara is the latest addition to uncanny valley s roster. and if you re familiar with the italian s soundscapes you probably think this is good news.
during their european tour earlier this year, canadian duo jokers of the scene stopped over for a couple of days at club bizarre studio in northern france. the two pair of producers locked up and came up with betaville and breakwater, two killer lo-fi and spaced out tracks. betaville is a fuzzy dream that will make you dance in slow motion with your head in the clouds. boasting a strong melodic and nostalgic feel, it unfolds its warm analog synth pads, old school sequences and drum machine to psychedelic effect. imagine boards of canada wanting to make you dance. even slower is breakwater, a dirtier, chunkier track that ditches the softness of betaville in favour of a more in your face bass line and all together rougher attitude. it chugs along to old fashioned beat box claps and percussion and quirky synth melodies. lastly betaville gets the timothy j fairplay treatment of being violently pulled apart and chucked in all corners. reminiscent of early chemical brothers music, a heavy beat slaps over agressive drugged up analog sound effects while a repetitive, haunting melody screams on top and reverberated vocals whisper in your ears. scary.
with the telepathy ep, new talent dalvik debuts on vinyl with four high-quality, classic underground house tracks. -real- starts off as a deep, prescription underground inspired track, yet with plenty of fresh new ideas and a voice sampling to be recognized. -after glow- is a slower hypnotic synth journey perfect for the early morning dj set or to chill to the day after. the b-side starts off with a peak hour house slammer, serving as a nice complement to the deeper a side. the final track is a more leftfield, experimental journey, with vocal snippets and trippy synths. the under the radar label romb records delivers another dj favorite!
following his uplifting 2015 single holdin on and its techy b-side faces, rony seikaly is back for another release on yoshitoshi that proves this renaissance man is a force to be reckoned with in modern house music. the two tracks on this ep possess deep grooves, but also flex a fair amount of melodic muscle. they liken back to the sound yoshitoshi became well known for in its infancy. the sword centers around some tribal percussion and carefully woven melodic ideas, but the track?s focus is decidedly on low end. a burly, assertive bass gives the mix a driving character suited for late nights. at time it feels like a modern take on progressive house from another era. all of a sudden is more or less an extension of the first track, giving the ep defined consistency. it s a delicately arranged and straightforward house feeler, the meat coming from a multitude of interlaced chords and melodies maneuvering carefully over more tribal percussion and a monstrous kick. the mission here is to inspire awe and wonder in dancers, and seikaly delivers on both accounts.
the highlife world series is a collaborative series of releases by uk-based brian d’souza aka auntie flo and esa williams. the first three parts are to be released in quick succession in early 2015, beginning with cuba, followed by kenya and finishing with uganda. each release features original songs produced in collaboration with local musicians. all proceeds from each release will be sent back to the respective countries in order to fund further musical production costs in years to come. we will also be seeking various ways to distribute the music in each country so the music is freely available for the musicians to use at home.
jun kamoda is a producer, dj and mc from tokyo. new to the label but a friend of the party, jun came to mister sunday in nyc last year and ended up hanging around for a few days afterward, digging for records and sharing bowls of spaghetti with the boys. when he returned to japan, he got to working on the music we now present to you on the clay ep. this is jun blending loopy, psychedelic disco stylings with chugging drum work for three party-ready cuts. they’ve been chopping up our dance floors months, we’re excited to hear them do the same to yours.
killer techno release with influences from germanys earliest rave culture and berlin techno with chain reacting echoes and heavy bass techno. hailing from a small village near a mountainous place where the borders of three nations encounter, the machine loving jens tozzberg now arrived at fachwerk records with this solid 4 track ep. recommended!!
a key artist in the shaping of electronic music, dan curtin has explored many styles in his career and now he has come full circle. the hardware repopulates the studio, bringing with it the inventive, organic techno sound he is most fondly known for, this time with a modern twist. these tracks take you to the heart of the man and are some of his best work.
ever evolving dutchman a made up sound is back with a new ep on delsin a whole six years after his last. here he proves once more why he is so vital across four cuts of heavyweight technosoul. thin air pairs fast-paced 4/4 beats with stormy layered pads, all coalescing into affectional yet powerful techno grooves. in typical amus fashion, with its swung drums, sampled chordlines and flanged percussion it s simply hard to categorize but easy to love.
lack of depth returns to resopal with his 12“ follow up that continues to push gently outward against the boundaries of house music. although with a somehow decent melancholic note, the five deep and reduced tracks are drifting like clouds on a summer day. spindly arpeggios and quiet chords bounce against restrained drums. lack of depth sets hand drums and wood blocks against a limber house pattern while birdcalls and choirs punctuate the music with jubilant outbursts. coloured vinyl
-dsitb- aka hidemasa sho is one of the most innovative and forward thinking young producer from japan. on resopal he debuts with stolen song ep. hovering between minimal techno based textures and dubbed out sonic bliss, dsitb aims for musical enchantment
proud and honored are the right words to describe, how we feel like to announce legendary transparent sound on pressure traxx. we ll present the previously unreleased full length original version of -punk mother fucker- on a single sided, sealed and etched 12 inch. be prepared for this rare and massiv all time killer classic. live recorded 1997. hands down. on vinyl only!
italy s fastest rising name in house and techno returns to the respected drumcode imprint with this blistering new 4- track ep, climax. featuring a distinctive vocal sample crescending over a typically thumping bassline, opening lead track climax grows gradually with the introduction of a single synth note and skipping hi-hats.
the second installment of almost there series is signed by edanticonf and starts with a six minutes ambient journey dedicated to the memory of max_m. a luminescent constellation where bleeps and sweet arpeggios saturate the atmosphere. the other two tracks presented on this ep describe the typical sound of the italian producer: mellow grooves, organic melodies, slow progression and smooth hypnotic dynamics realized using a full analog setup.
nice price deal !!! sometimes you need rough cuts to heal the deep wounds. bronze teeth take a bite with three throbbing tracks that will make your arteries start to squeeze! mayonaise ep is filled with analog machine madness tweaked to ones taste and comes in a surgical inner sleeve by bakk dental care.
the junkies make their truesoul debut with a three track, punchy ep.
the rhythmic, tech house and techno tracks are filled with delayed vocals, chuggy drums and throbbing bass line.
the tracks showcase the diversity and talent the pair hold as producers and their ability to cross paths between house and techno
bart skils fifth drumcode offering comes in the shape of black vans. a high energy, full force, three track ep of powerful techno, he showcases his skills to produce three tight and solid tracks. layering the ep with samples, synths and hard hitting drums, the three tracks create an emotive journey that proves bart skils is still on top of his game.
the album is already played and supported by artists such as len faki, alan fitzpatrick, dvs1, pfirter, oscar mulero, answer code request, alex bau, xhin, keith carnal, alex do, tom hades, damon wild, drumcomplex, björn torwellen, klaudia gawlas, bodyscrub, heron, lag, krenzlin and various others.
it s time for the big cat and his party groovers! in this fifth volume coyu shows us one of his multiple faces as a producer. the ep contains sex is drama, powerful house music with heavy beats and an outstanding vocal leading the track, and who s wearing the trousers, a track with touches of uk garage, acid house and a big 90s feeling. this kind of appearances of the label boss on suara are not very usual so enjoy this couple of bombs, you won t regret! big support from: mark knight, paco osuna, nicole moudaber, carlo lio, prok & fitch, huxley, tube & berger and many more!
rsd 2016 itemn - must not be asold before 16.4.2016. j ohn frusciantes foregrow doesnt sound like any acid test record, or any record, thats come before it. after the unlikely alliance between the los angeles label and the iconoclastic venice, ca musician on trickfinger, all bets are off. this ones truly a passage through night. frusciante’s using elements of john carpenters eternal scores, the drum programming dna of jungle and footwork, and yes, a roland tb-303, all slowed down to a crawl. foregrow is a lurching, lysergic beauty which offers glimpses of his platinum pop instincts, but only behind the veil of true experimentalism.
original music of the slow futur show by elsa guérin and martin palisse, played and composed by zombie zombie (cosmic neman, etienne jaumet, dr schonberg), here presented separately from the show.
luxxury aka blake robin makes his deep&disco debut with a pair of tracks heavily steeped in classic west coast sunshine and vintage disco vibes. for the 12 inch release d&d has collected a quartet of remixes by whatever/whatever, greg wilson, a vision of panorama and jkriv that take the tunes off the beach and onto the dance floor!
(vinyl part 1 of 2) slum jazz punk and full moon is the return by opsb (one piece session band) in two separate singles, remixes by tokyo black star and righteous (tadashi yabe of ufo & dj quietstorm).
(180gr vinyl) from funk and soul to afrobeat, ethio-grooves, dub and hip hop, their sound remains firmly anchored in the world of jazz while taking off to the cosmic stratosphere and incorporating electronic elements, alongside traditional brazilian styles along the way
(vinyl part 2 of 2) slum jazz punk and full moon is the return by opsb (one piece session band) in two separate singles, remixes by tokyo black star and righteous (tadashi yabe of ufo & dj quietstorm).
absence seizures first release of 2016. three dark, deep and powerfully emotive tracks. this record also includes remix from legendary abe duque. dont sleep on this one! limited edition vinyl only.
jamie xx, bicep, paranoid london….and now absolute. the latest artist to emerge from that bastion of forward thinking electronic dance music, fortress studios in london’s old street. fairground is the debut single from absolute. and has picked up early support from everyone from dj ez to horsemeat disco. remix by kda. single mastered by matt colton
magazino & pedro goya teams up again , 10 years after their releases on music for freaks, briquerouge, classic and exun, they bring once again an hybrid picktime track.
east berliner diego krause (unison wax and beste modus owner), did a nice rmx of * pomba* and give us a subtle groove, perfect for early hours. pressed on transluced red vinyl, this is the second release of the special * oito* editions on bloop recordings.
since 2013 criminal hype has grown and established itself as one of the hottest imprints in today s house music scene. refusing to be pigeon holed during an era of sub-genres, criminal hype focuses on delivering house music as a whole. unearthing fresh new talent as well as drawing in cuts from some of the hottest producers around. this the first in their vinyl series features two tracks by jey kurmis & jacky (uk)
2015 saw damian lazarus create his most ambitious project to date in the ancient moons, producing a full-length album message from the other side co-produced by james ford (simian mobile disco, arctic monkeys, florence & the machine), with a wide assortment of vocalists and collaborators from around the world. they went on to support roisin murphy on tour, gain wide acclaim from the likes and lazarus became the final cover-star of the year in the uks mixmag magazine. now the tracks from message the other side have been reinterpreted by an assortment of producers for a remix album. three of these remixes will be released as an ep entitled remixes from the other side (part i), featuring remixes from red axes, acid pauli and mehmet asian. the second remix ep will following in a few weeks.
the crossover success of dinamo azari s previous bands raucous, hedonistic, revitalization of classic house - with hits such as reckless (with your love) and hungry for the power - brought game-changing concerts all over the world. after such extensive touring the solo azari returns to toronto for rejuvenation and inspiration on his solo debut.
ltd 2016 repress !!
stuttgarts motor city drum ensemble (aka danillo plessow aka inverse cinematics),presents a superb ep of deep house taking its cues from berlin and detroit. 2008 was a great year for motor city drum ensemble releasing parts one and two of the highly acclaimed raw cuts series which featured heavily in many best of 2008 house music charts. he finished the year with an excellent resident advisor podcast and a set at the resident advisor christmas party. his ‘get slapped up’ release on compost black and ‘breath control’ release on his own four roses label have been in the boxes of taste maker djs and seen him become an in demand producer. danillo is also a part of the inverse cinematics production team who have released on pulver, fuid ounce showcasing his more jazzy, broken beat production style. this debut 2020 release features three superb tracks that take their inspiration from the likes of theo parrish and carl craig as well as the deep house sound of berlin, yet retain the signature mcde sound.
after the new album “still waters” recently released, and sustained by the lively “back for more” and the captivating “2good4me”, breakbot is back with a limited edition ep on translucent vinyl of 4 “get lost” remixes and one exclusive cover by the band jamaica. still with his sidekick irfane, breakbot is more than ever determined to make us dance with a new succession of hits each one more exciting than the last.
since their first album in 2009, django django have covered some distance. indeed, their first album has been acclaimed by critics and sold more than 250 000 units worldwide. after their international tour and a fantastic 2nd album released last year, we are glad to be able to hear them again through a bunch of clever remixes, in which you’ll have the chance to hear tim burgess’ (the charlatans) brilliant contribution to this limited edition ep.
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