eric prydzs pryda label has again delievered some stunning pieces of work this year that have been caned by pretty much everyone. tracks like rymd, armed, ironman, muranyi and maddeferrys have all been licensed to pretty much every compilation out there and have generated quite a stir. this time around europa gets an airing - this is another walloping production that has been doing the rounds with certain djs since the summer. it is a typically enormous club track with its building synth chords and huge breaks and drops. on the flip odyssey is also a killer with its slightly more subtle funky feel. this is another 2 track monster that will not go away!! dj support - pete tong, sasha, jon digweed, sebastian leger, eric prydz

after the dfa mixes (fallout records, 2006), here we have the shelter retreatment for >like a star< by corinne bailey rae. you know the deal, funkish bassline, jazzy heys and an absolutely gorgeous synth solo, everything in its right place

luis radio & raffo drop some serious pumping house and a strong organ/synth which is hypnotizing and rocks the dancefloor. best of seasons limited for a while now this track is essential for the true house sound crowd!

gavin herlihy has long been one of dance musics most respected journalists and djs, and with two acclaimed releases on mood music last year and more recently a brace of top-drawer remixes for unkle and alexkid, hes fast becoming one of its hottest producers. freshly relocated to berlin, his debut 12inch for kindisch, >opium haze<, confirms his status as a skilled and innovative player on the house and techno scene. >opium haze< is as heady and intoxicating as its title implies, an effortlessly psychedelic piece of music thats nonetheless firmly rooted on the dancefloor. it begins with a clicky, funked-up conga tattoo cloaked in disorienting effects which partly obscure the jazzy melody rising up from the mixs depths. out of that sticky, dubby fug emerges an insistent, upward-tripping piano line and synthesized string stabs - together forming the kind of rave-ready hook that will cause immediate damage in the club. herlihy is superbly heavy on the edit, using an eastern woodwind sample, disembodied voices and various percussive elements to deliver build after build, drop after explosive drop. >opium haze< is a hugely satisfying piece of music, and a club anthem-in-waiting. >professional exit< is a more stripped-down but no less accomplished affair, driven by a warm, rippling bassline and phased electronics. before the percussion intesifies and interlocks, offsetting a sparse one-note synth line which hangs in the air, thickening it with understated drama. at once seductive and unsettling, experimental and club-oriented, >professional exit< is indeed a professional end to a highly professional 12inch

played by karotte , reynold... style of eye has delivered one of the most creative dirtybird releases to date. this is a totally fresh sound coming straight out of stockholm, sweden. >the big kazoo< is an epic tech-funk masterpiece that achieves ultimate ass shaking glory while also innovating at the same time. yes, in the past dirtybird has brought you animals, fart noises, bass blips, and strange breakdowns and now a kazoo??? well, all we have to say is that the big kazoo goes a step beyond any gimmicks and brings you the real shit. the beat is solid driving funk just how we like it and the track is destined to be a dirtybird classic. the b-side >hide< aint no slouch either. it mixes in really well with anything you got with congos or any kind of latin shuffle. but hide also has a really hot techno element that makes it very versatile. the beat is rock solid with a strong syncopated pattern and cool synth dropouts that will even bring the socialites and wallflowers to life. check it

rebekahs second instalment on criminal records is a 2 track ep. moving flawlessly into techno with 2 beautifully crafted pieces, freakonomics is a deep work out of sub heavy bongos, a haunting melodic synth line and stripped riding percussion with layers of effects building into an atmospheric breakdown. neo is more up-tempo with shuffling percussion and rolling bass that leads into deep rich synth stabs. radio 1 was quick to pick up neo airing it on mistress de funk s residency show last week and both tracks are gaining huge support from the likes of funk d void, greg vickers, mark knight and yousef

played by funk d void, johh aquaviva, monika kruse and benny rodrigues amongst others. ec076 consists of two different tracks that are both peak time bombs that will set the floor on fire! the a-side holds >positive<, a track with an astonishing flow, solid drum patterns and a lovely synth lead. this track also made it to michel de heys latest mix cd called >recorded in amsterdam<. the b-side holds >changes< and this techhouse monster is also a sure dance floor rocker!

french artist based in paris. this prolific musician gets noticed by the od records label that has produced his 2nd ep in 2006 mixing in all his productions influences from the 80s, 90s and 2000s through cheap but stylish synth sounds, melodies that underlie a certain sense of tragic and his own gimmicks, he builds tracks socked in old school house, minimal and electropop that immerse us in a cold, sensitive and personal ambiance.

this time again offering some delightful grooves that will be appreciated both by the dance floor crowd and home listeners. nicely starting off the ep is berlin based greek producer ekkohaus - on his second tune for the label with a very detroit-influenced track, massive elements of groove and funk, exploding half-way through and teasing the listener as the snare/clap comes in on the half beat. this tune will be largely enjoyed by both techno and house fanatics. next one on the list is italian marco shuttle, offering a slightly different approach with his deep, long & repetitive journey of soft synth chords and elegant elements that remind of cadenza releases, providing a perfect tune for the after-hours or stylish warm up. on the flip we find ourselves with a huge tune from queen atom, perfect for the peak time hours in those big packed club rooms: a combination of detroit-esque funk, with trippy back melodies and percussive 909 toms waving through the atmosphere, resulting in a dark yet groovy slow-tempo techno piece. strikingly finishing off the ep is argentinean artist rudolf, already known for his previous releases on sthlm, who delivers an enormous experimental track with intensely layered vocal melodies: eerie, ghostly and combined with many industrial aspects, the result is an immense bubbly, watery track that will indisputably drive clubbers insane throughout the globe.

support comes from chloe, simon baker, rob mello, nuno dos santos. two face was featured on the recent moodmusic 10 years mix-cd by sasse, with a softbottom bass but hardhitting percussion and synthwork, this has been a secret weapon for many. lars sandberg aka funk d void loved the original so much that he promised to deliver a remix - and he did. slamming claps combined with a early strictly rhythm stabs and immense breakdowns drives this to the top. watt zone is a totla diffent beast, based on a more house feel, combining dreamy synth yet driving beats , this will be a hot one for the more discerning floors

very strong release by martin landsky. -killer with a monster beat!- (record of the month in de:bug), -a corker from martin. really intense. manages to capture a futuristic feeling whilst still using classic sounds and percussion. superb! (will saul)-. already suported by argy, clé, dave dk, emerson, karotte, m.a.n.d.y., huntemann, phonique, agoria, chloé, d julz, fex, laurent garnier, sian, jeff bennett, jamie jones, mike monday, st. sebastian, will saul and many more. martin landsky is back with another strong release: >man high<. honni soit qui mal y pense, >man high< doesnt intent to glamourise drug abuse. its a tribute to captain joe kittinger and the man high project, a pre space-age military project that took men in balloons to the upper layers of the earths atmosphere. not only took the balloon joe kittinger to a record high, he also performed a sky dive from 75.000 ft. imagine how yo feel, falling free from the stratosphere, close to unconciousness, rotating like mad with 22 g … martins track >man high< captures a bit of that vibe with its live played wildpitch- like oscilating synth modulations. all three tracks on the ep are breathing martin landskys special analogue sound treatments and a rocking old school vibe. b1 builds a bit more subtle while b2 is an offbeat driven dancefloor smasher. brilliant release

omar s comes back with an another killer tune!! amazingly deep & hypnotizing detroit house music that build and builds. beautiful synth + phat bass line!! dont sleep.

bomb warning!! well now, the original track should need no introduction here as it was one or eric prydzs biggest productions under the cirez d moniker which originally came out on joia recordings. here we have 2 devastating remixes from possibly two of the biggest producers around at the moment. on the a side deadmau5 really takes the track to a new level utilising the main two original elements of the ravey synth and vocal refrain and created a nuclear bomb by adding his own synth sounds and huge drops.!

get down features the vocal talents of mc zub is set to become the next party anthem. its got all the right ingredients, infectious groove, big bassline, catchy vocals and melody, that will have you singing this in your head for days. the hip house version is a real jackin track with plenty of extra mad synth action to keep it twisted. the minimow mix is a stripped back groover with an intense brooding vibe for the darker moments.

probably the most popular hard techno imprint around and the brainchild of jackmaster marco remus! the precious pressing were sold out in no time and the crowd is still craving for more jacked-up beats. quick & smart is known for his furious productions on labels like horspielmusik, frighten and inflicted and was responsible for one of the sought after reworks of remus technogladiator! here is some more blasting action the true fan will surely recognize from one of marco remus recent performances. mayhem guaranteed!

this aesthetic audio release features three abstract visions from three deep dance architects as the second installment of the underground anthems series to be released on the aesthetic audio and sistrum recordings labels. aesthetic audio 003: johan fotmeijers back in the days is a wonderful deep, moody and synth filled electric journey back thru time that is sure paint a vivid picture of the best days of dance gone bye. keith worthys dv8 is a deep and twisted banger that takes you on a deviant trip and celebrates the raw essence of underground music. patrice scotts visions of mantada is a deep and ethereal voyage that takes you to a musical place that is filled with thoughts of free expression on the dancefloor.

next hypnotical gel abril two tracker !! on the a-side, >200 grams< cannot be the weight of this heavily bouncing and hypnotizing tune. with a distinctive quirky line and a heavily bouncing groove like we are used from gel abril, “200 grams” keeps you moving all the way up to the main break, and then takin you back into the dubby old school groove. if the a-side was freaky and bouncing, well the ep title-track >your face is a mess< on the b-side can only be descibed as a dirty mindblowing minimal/tech house track with a druggy vocal all over and a very stripped down synth line

jochen pash teamed up with norm to deliver a monstrous electronic club tune with a catchy 80s synth hook, a great electro bassline and groovin percussions. the remix from micha moor (space) is a primetime weapon for all big room floors. the deepah dub is a stunning deep house cut while the electric dub mix is a great alternative for all electro heads. monster package!

okain, 23 years old dj from paris has released his first digital record as a solo artist on robotronic records last september which got support by artist such as chloé, locodice, djulz, francesco farfa… a bunch of secrets ep include 3 tracks with okains contemporary vision of the oldschool house music. using deep house synth and hip house vocal gimmicks okain creates his unique style. all tracks are suited for the dancefloors and will bring a fresh vibe to your house, techno or minimal sets!

>hyphen< is a bumpy techno tune perfectly suited for peak time play. it starts of with this deep 808 kick and squelchy bassline followed by this mesmerizing synth melody which teases you all the way through-out. strum wie doh is a sophisticated mixture of minimal and techy house. it has minilogue-ish vybe to it. on the b-side tretau takes things into darker territory with killi. a steady groove makes your feet move and those crazy minimal sounds and effects make your head spin.

hollands rising production talent raul moros aka simon van kesteren aka soul conspiracy is no stranger to the soulfuric trax stable. following his well received debut release on the label amazonica, he now he returns with a brand new offering to set the floors alight. with back 2 basics and way back when, moros delivers two energetic cuts that combine old school inspired sounds with modern flavas to full effect. a pumping bassline and driving, melodic synths give back 2 basics its spice while its all about the bouncy rhythms and piano riffs on way back when. for those who want to go a touch deeper, check out the way back when d reflection dub mix. rounding off this solid package is the back 2 basics synth tool.

the long awaited sequel on abschuss records is ready to take off. expect the usual weird and drolly sounds combined with a monster synth and catchy vocals. frank kvitta escalates the pace a bit more and drops with his wik it up rmx a rocking monster on the flip. on top you will get some phatt bass on b2

fabio genito, hailing from benevento italy, debuts his first release undefined feeling with vega records. the fg mahogany mix hypnotically drives from beginning to end with stabs of synth chords and infecting crisp percussion that will have the dance floor in pure sudore (sweat in italian). while the fg mahogany drums mix is stripped down to bare thump.

nice price deal !!! monsta electro house tune, phunky with a strong punch and a slight fresh touch of breaks and 80s synth pop! murderous!

two electro flavoured house bombs for the modern clubber. prophetization is more suitable for night time or right before the sun rises. electro rhythms, cosmic synth notes accompanied by a fat bass. lost in space, its dark, the bright strings call from afar and bring hope. the light shines at the end of the tunnel. pazuzu on side b is a mixture of bleeps and atmospheric pads sustained by a housey beat, chugging along to a dubby sub bass. perfect for those early mornings lost on the dancefloor in a state of trance.

the title track recalls those half forgotten dreams of positivity and optimism inspired by early us house music… a nostalgic arrangement of arpeggiated synths, high string lines, analogue drum machines and a 1980s vintage, new order like stepped bassline. housemuzik 1.2,3 takes us into much dark territory, dragging a similar palette of sounds into a dense psychedelic mix of acid guitar, pitched down demonic vocals and disorientating spacial effects. dont listen to this with the lights off! fajr dub is an epic, stoned dub collage built around classic space echo delay & feedback tricks, spectral voices and a shifting synth bass pattern, all underpinned by a soft pulsing backbone reminiscent of rhythm & sound productions.

next strike from rising star pedro delgardo !! >illusion< is a mind blowing track sure to please djs & dancers alike. the 2 track b side feat. the underground track >infectious<, a stormtrooping track featured on a carl coxs dj magazine mix cd which pulsates with an infectious synth riff & jamming groove, while struggle, has a touch of old school club flavor throughout each dope groove. djs heavily spreading the delgardo vibe(s) carl cox, eddie halliwell, tiesto, paul van dyk, james zabiela, sander van doorn, marco v, dj misjah, ferry corsten, anne savage, trevor rockliffe, umek, valentino kanzyani, sasha, mistress barbara, kevin saunderson, judge jules and marco bailey to name a few.

fresh after the release of his well-received wagon repair debut, we are thrilled to present italian producer luca bacchettis >like a sadhu ep<. a prominent tech-house dj and prolific producer with releases on tenax recordings and safari electronique prior to his work with wagon repair, luca can also be found presenting the excellent xtrabass show on samurai fm. opener >like a sadhu< is a driving tech-house track, motored by a pulsating bass loop and enlivened by fast approaching synth highlights, buzzing rhythmic tones and restless percussive transformations. >trust< is saturated with new dimensions, mixing a deep bass drive and clattering percussion with intensifying synth passages and an unnerving ambience. >the way to corvocado< is the deepest of the trilogy, mixing a sparse soundscape with subtle percussive pushes as a stabbed chord passage adds melody

making a triumphant return to dance floors world wide, the incomparable plump djs unleash their first official release since 2005. system addict gets proceedings underway with a rumbling clarion bass call. with its central automatic, system addict mantra, the track switches between serrated bass and a gated synth hook, underpinned by some typically plump driving rhythms. flipside doppler sees the plumps going for some serious heads down action. a screaming crescendo drops into techy vocodered riffing before layered percussion builds and builds to devastating effect. this release has become a classic hands in the air plump djs weapon already taking dance floors by storm.

following the mindblowing truesoul release by par grindvik comes this new 2 tracker by swedish artists nihad tule and lasseman and does not disappoint. in typical truesoul fashion there is a melodic influence with the a side - locomotion having a very clever building, driving groove that utilises some clever synth work and pitch bending pads to great effect. dj plays from - richie hawtin, paco osuna, adam beyer, perc, dubfire, christian smith, charles siegling, agaric, joel mull…

the original track is a fusion between bips, bleeps, aggresive drums and acid basslines – among all this is an absolutely beautiful synth theme that is the key element of the track. yousef delivers the remix thats a raw thing using the syntherzeiser riff from the original and giving it an even more raw sound.

this time we ve taken a trip to israël where deep a & vek are from. these two youngsters produce deep and hypnotising minimal that is hugely inspired by heroes like chaim or guy gerber. they gave us three tracks that each and every one are a story on itself. all tracks take their time to build up to a climax and bubble out into soundscaped synth lines and carefully constructed melodies, aiming not only on the mind, but also at your feet.

lowkey & kardinals zombies night on the a side is an electrohouse monster with dark bass and synth lines as you would expect in a zombie night. flip for wehbbas polar - a techy edged electro flavoured peaktime bomb!!

support comes from alex from tokyo (innervisions), chloe, muallem (compost), tim paris, will saul and philip sherburne (lan muzik). the belgian power-trio mugwump have gained solid support from the likes of ewan pearson, ivan smagghe and ata among others in the recent years for their floor crunching sound on labels such as eskimo, hi-phen, suicide, crosstown rebels and brique rouge. >memory lane refund< was projected for moodmusic as a proud statement. building on a solid house basement, the original is influenced by early chicago and uk house with jacking beats and excellent synth workout from the belgian maestros. their own acid retraxion remix works out some more rolling beats and an evil bassline straight from chicago ala 1987. for remix duties alexander maier (buzzin fly/criminal) turned the original upside down and injected a funky, yet melodic dose of new school house in its best form. this rocks. sasse deliveres a serious sunday afternoon rocker with same flow as his recent work with kiki & nick chacona

gigolo goes minimal !! ultraphat kevin gorman album with undergrounding, hypnotizing, sometimes detroitish and synth destroying minimal techno tunes. kevin gorman is known from his releases on microwave, cmyk musik, plot and his dmx ep on gigolo202

the second excentric music comes from labelboss fergie himself and he delivers two strong peaktime orientated and driving synth bassline laden techno monsters

this time hertz is back with a funk fuelled energy bomb that balance in between an old school vibe ala 1998 and a fresh approach for 2008. expected support from a wide range of djs. on the filp you will find a track with a repetitive acid-sounding bassline but without the 303. this is rather a fresh synth that gets the tweeking. on the b2, you find a pierre j remix that takes care of the house-ier sounds

epic progger with this irresistible synth line. will be huge with all the usual suspects. includes a stripped down techy edged robytek remix

includes techy edged, bleepy olivier giaccomoto remix on defected. flip for the fall track with its huge synth riffs

new kanadas adam marshall delivers a stunning peak-hour track with obvious inspiration from old school detroit techno and classik chicago house. >kokane< begins as a tightly wound minimal house groove with precise, pounding percussion and heavily swung jack. after the 3:30 mark the track gives way glistening synth chords which shine through the darkness transporting the cut into carl craig-ish jazz territory. on the flip, montreals ernesto ferreyra mutek, cynosure brings a south american flavour to the remix and takes the dancefloor oddessy deep into the chilean canyons. a late night mixing tool for the djs. lastly, we find the outro called >moonlight chills< on the second cut of side b. ambient and lush, this one is for the late night detroit highways. mojo and the darkness along i75! a deep ending to a very personal journey.

multi talented parisian producer dj fudge comes with a killer 3 tracker for the newly re launched sub urban records, showcasing the diverse styles of his endless production skills. first up is the disco infused liv & love featuring the classic sound of vocalist mani hoffman (a longtime collaborator with fudge) who is most famous as the voice behind the hit record starlight by supermen lovers, then we shift to the other end of the spectrum of fudges flavaz midnight sun is a deep dark journey that wont fail to rock the global dancefloors, last but not least comes grysor a beat heavy journey laced with a twisted synth bass line for those who like their house dirty...

the very first release from another fresh eskimo find, right from the beautiful area of tuscany. choosing vintage analog synthesizers next to real instruments such as guitars and an electric bass, simone manages to perfectly sculpt his deep and original sound, mixing funk, italian disco, house and synth pop. supported by lindstrom, tiga, munk (gomma), serge (clone), optimo boys

rush hour keeps soaking up the best in deep, soulful techno. being inspired by the motorcity, new dutch guy conforce delivers a deep, synth driven track in best detroit tradition. we are being graced with three mixes, ranging from an energetic dancefloor version, to a deeper musical version and a beatless dub. this is a perfect release for house and techno lovers alike.

here s an appetizer before the full length nebraska album drops on dl. vicarious disco (alt. mix) is a slightly different mix of one of the key album tracks, a combination of an insistent looped up riff, soaring orchestral strings, and a hot nickels synth bassline. me me me goes more juan style techno, all portamento slides and peppered staccato melodies a jacker! for the b side, we asked one of our all-time favorite producers to remix vicarious disco soul 223, aka stasis. its similar in style to his other soul 223 stuff, his personalized take on detroit beatdown house.

bulgarias hottest new producer with a storming synth influenced techno debut and remixes by ignition technician and pedro delgardo

support comes from tiga, jedi knight tom middleton, dj naughty, warren fellow, makossa & megablast. the track >disconnected< is a groovy house workout that is typical of mr van moll. it starts with an excellent rhythm track that hooks you in straight away and then drops a deep, rich bass reminiscent of some of the classic house records from eindhoven produced in the mid 90s. this is quickly followed up with a breathy, seductive female vocal that leads you into the synth parts that propel you throughout the rest of the track until the 303 drops at the end. on the flip the track is reworked into a much darker affair with the 303 playing a central role from the beginning. >disco necked it< builds slowly with dubby synths gradually joining the 303 and throbbing bass before a filtered string part straight outta detroit creeps in creating a late night thriller thats sure to have sweaty bodies grooving!

known as one of the leading booty turntablist djs outside of detroit, dj guy formerly released wax and djed as one half of londons non stop djs. his previous releases have been given #1 spot charting by dave clarke, received global radio play, and received quotes such as >the best record released in 2006 and ill say in the past 2 years< (dj koyote - diamond grills, paris). global fire is a new label for 2007, dedicated to releasing a spread of the best in club music. style-wise, the label will cover detroit ghettotech, baltimore club, chicago juke and more, with releases by a wide variety of artists both firmly established and previously unknown. the ep opens with >bucked up<, an all-new booty version of young bucks >get buck<, the remix keeps the outrageously thuggy bassline and vocals from the original, and adds some cracking booty drums. >who wanna< starts like a dj tool with shades of steve poindexters >work that mutha fucker<, and turns into a full on ghettotech track with vocals to match and a big old growly bassline that builds throughout. >the raw< is a thumpy dancefloor workout that starts dumb, and gets dumberer when the wonky synth comes in. >the runner<: heavy on the melody, beatboxy beats, sweepy organ, phasey strings, cheeky bassline, and previously heard being used to great effect on the paris goon & koyotes classic diamond grills mix cd, and more recently on detroits dj godfathers serato presents dj godfather: for the freaks, the first ever serato-commissioned dj mix. last but by no means least, >big pussy< comes with a stupid funky bassline, warped bass, electro sounds, and vocals about a big cat. with big titties

ny/nj house producer jihad muhammad, whos previously had releases on west end records, easy street and iwanai out of canada, bestows us with a very special 3 song instrumental ep, 2 of which can be found on this october 2007 sampler. the piano mix of ascension is a gorgeous 124.5 bpm affair with plenty of plucky strings, a deep but not heavy balearic kick & bass drum, bouncy bassline, intermittent synth, & distinctive jazzy piano riffs that ll get the head nodding and hips swaying. expansions is another lovely instrumental but with more of an afro cuban percussive production whle keeping all of the dreamy piano chords and riffs intact and alive. feel the flow and head for the dancefloor…

salted music is happy to serve you the 3rd single from migs highly regarded new album those things. let me be features the soulful vocals of fred ross. migs has been bangin this one for sometime now with enthusiastic responses from dance floors and trainspotters all across the planet! already causing quite a stir among the few djs who have it, you are now in possession of this hot little gem. yes you are special! so now lets break it down. migs petalpusher dub turns on the heat for some deep, funky, upbeat dance floor appeal with key ingredients consisting of a warm, round, bumpin bassline, vocal snips and sax riffs floating in and out combined with smooth synth stabs and guitar licks all meshing together for an urban dance floor stompin dub! migs petalpusher vocal is in a similar vein as the dub while utilizing the full vocal and staying true to the original album version of the song. karol xvii and mb valence e dub provides sample amounts of dance floor pressure and tech appeal. a thick and techy bassline drives this electronic edged late night remix and toughens up the vibe using minimal vocal elements and leaving the main focus on the dirty groove! finally, the karol xvii and mb valence remigs utilizes similar elements as the dub while keeping more of a huge funked out sort of vibe and going for more of a main room appeal perfect for the larger club madness!