french dj and producer, sebastien san, whos been releasing house records under one name or another for about a decade, has taken the next big step forward in his lauded career and started his own label. after releasing material through a venerable whos who of labels like planet e, poker flat, rush hour, we play house, and echocord, it only makes sense that sebastien take matters into his own hands and helm an operation independently. the imprint, cheekily called ab initio, will predominantly function as a vehicle for the man to put out his own records.

after an impressive start halo varga’s surface imprint readies its third release from manchester-based producer benedict

pressed on limited quantity 180g vinyl with high quality full colour sleeve. phonica special editions follow up their inaugural release with an ep featuring three remixes of singer, producer and toronto native, sandro perri. sandro has released more than a dozen solo and collaborative records under his given name as well as under the polmo polpo & glissandro 70 monikers, mainly on canadian cult imprint constellation.

finally out on dj kaos imprint jolly jams tiago soul jam, motor jam + bonus track! an absolute floor slammer with crazy techno style!

new yorks premier experimental drum & bass imprint, offshore recordings, teams with londons left of centre 170 bpm music tastemaker, organic, to present the osrorg series. the two combine mutual musical vision with a joint exploration of the subversive sounds. the creative essence of both new york and london are captured in this transatlantic collaboration- showcasing true urban breakbeat culture. osrorg002a daat - >orange line< newcomers daat bring a serene piece of music just in time for summer. one half of the duo, jason os, is no stranger to lush pads and beats with releases on modern urban jazz and counter intelligence. a catchy lead line and moody atmospheres are rooted atop a heavy 808 kick drum. think of the musical marriage of david lynch and 170 bpm, with a brooding baseline to keep it all grounded. for fans of synkro and indigo. osrorg002b daat - >orange line (deep blue remix)< before you ask, yes, its >deep blue<, deep blue. the legend has come out of retirement to bless us with this amazing remix. he completely deconstructs the elements from the original and filters them through a completely different style. deep blue combines a collage of smooth glacial textures with hypnotic driving beats re-arranging the dna of the original track. techno nuances at 170 bpm.

part 1/3. the distance from ricardos last field trip >the au harem d archimede< (perl43) in 2004 to the present epic 5x12 lp-set is a galaxy of electronic expression through sound independent from time and pace. it is said that funk is defined by the notes that are not being played. the space between the notes here is so vast that funk becomes transformed into the spirit that creates unfathomable emotional adventure. the rules of dynamics between 0 and 1 shift the relation from reality to relaxation. 14 freefloat sessions are made of natural, secret ingredients from the limbic system of astro aztecs. they evolve from rituals, ending in the release of the sinuous percussion ghost from the machine who breathes out a score for easy living. which sounds like a primordial soup aerosol of funky molecules and molluscs.

part 2/3. the distance from ricardos last field trip >the au harem d archimede< (perl43) in 2004 to the present epic 5x12 lp-set is a galaxy of electronic expression through sound independent from time and pace. it is said that funk is defined by the notes that are not being played. the space between the notes here is so vast that funk becomes transformed into the spirit that creates unfathomable emotional adventure. the rules of dynamics between 0 and 1 shift the relation from reality to relaxation. 14 freefloat sessions are made of natural, secret ingredients from the limbic system of astro aztecs. they evolve from rituals, ending in the release of the sinuous percussion ghost from the machine who breathes out a score for easy living. which sounds like a primordial soup aerosol of funky molecules and molluscs.

the eshu people return on their own imprint with the timeless ep, a trippy and funky techno release for the after hours. the a-side gives us mm, a 10 minute long funk experience full of summery vibes. a slowbuilding beat gently moves on while beautiful chords start to grow and evolve out of nothing. the echologist dub’ by brendon moeller takes the original and adds some thought out drumpatterns, lush chord stabs and tight percussion.timeless is all about getting in the right mood. all it takes is a steady beat, some sharp hats and a couple of hypnotic layered tones and chords to do the work, this is one is for the afterhours

epiphany is damian schwartzs new moniker, created to give home to his most twisted and raw stuff. the first release in this new ahd imprint is all about raw, dirty and spiritual sounds. created and mixed on the analog domain and recorded to 1/4 inch tape, a ghost of myself could be considered as a mix of schwartzs biggest influences, from 90s ny house to detroit techno and chicago sounds, all processed through damians own style, resulting on a dope release based around strong rhythms, mystic sounds and rough yet fine progressions

born in canada, now residing in leeds, 21 year old producer nathan micay - bwana is the latest artist to join the somethinksounds roster. with zero production experience, bwana only started making tunes at the start of 2011. fast forward 18 months and he has already signed tracks to canadian label infinite machines (over and done ep), to mad decent imprint the jeffrees (cant you just / this is real) and featured upon the playlists of tastemakers mary anne hobbs, rob da bank and rinse fms monki.

anonymous production unit szare return with three fresh cuts for manchesters mindset records. critically acclaimed releases for the equally shadowy horizontal ground imprint, bristols idle hands and the berlin based krill music amongst others have seen szare embed themselves firmly in the techno landscape, finding a receptive audience for their unique blend of bass heavy, tribal dissonance or in their own words, sounds that are eerie, lazy and chewy.

a1 bassline, comes with a new release on his own imprint source unknwn, slur b/w slingback. his latest release >why do you< out on claude von strokes dirtybird, following the huge success of the buoyancy/falsehood ep on the same label, both releases were met with glowing reviews. his musical aspirations originate from genres such as garage, and drum and bass.

the prolific run of ben sims and his theory imprint shows no sign of stopping, this time its a tough but dj friendly 3 tracker featuring remixes from 2 of hollands finest. orlando voorn, a bonafide techno legend, graces the e.p with a firing and typically quirky, funked up, analogue drenched reworking. while ritzi lee returns with another no nonsense, raw as fuck, balls to the wall monster. the original from sims is an intense, pacey and relentless jacker, thats been doing plenty of damage in his sets for over a year. limited edition vinyl.

tomas barfod is fascinated with the idyllic wasteland, unveiling >salton sea<, an lp on the friends of friends imprint that draws from the concept of urban decay. the producer and drummer of the popular danish group whomadewho, with a history of solo and collaborative releases for get physical, turbo, gomma, and kompakt, barfods latest full-length balances contrasts. at times bright with delicate pop melodies, >salton sea< boldly submerges into dark, morose rhythms, juxtaposing the graceful and desolate characteristics of the californian lakebed the album shares its name with.

steyoyoke delivers another charismatic affair for the labels fifth release with bartoks three track ep entitled >deeplodocus<. brimming with diversity, bartoks ep runs the gamut of deep, to funky, to ambient, to big room sounds. his versatile, well rounded production skills are manifested throughout, pushing the envelope with genre bending beats that have been crafted with beautiful restraint, all the while delivering big-room sounds that will keep you dancing into the late summer nights. another solid release for the steyoyoke imprint and we will be expecting to hear much more from the extremely talented bartok.

mr gs forthcoming effort on the phoenix g imprint is somewhat of a dark one. with crazy amounts of white noise processed as hats and some of the fattest kicks youll ever hear, this is definitely one of those acey warehouse releases that will fit perfect in the modern trend of raw but touching house.

after two successful vinyl releases by technique & yaroslove (with remixes by alexkid & patrick zigon) and v!ktor & lowris (including remix by chris carrier), russian imprint cooltool records continues its journey with incredibly beautiful single >where do you run to< by talented producer kirill monocle from saint petersburg.
ep includes original track, acapella and remix by really unique project middleyoung — duo of anthony middleton from audiofly and philipp jung from m.a.n.d.y. they joined their forces to make first remix together. and this remix is ace.

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.

diynamic mainstay h.o.s.h. follows up his ep on poker flat by signing on with nycs young stranjjur imprint, whom he is been following since their first release. for this incredible single, h.o.s.h. teams up with one of stranjjurs most focused new artists, hearthug, for a single that could possibly be one of the summers biggest show-stoppers. if you are the type who enjoys your house music full of pumping bass, funky grooves and unforgettable spine-tingling break downs – technicolour is certainly for you.

artful division is a new imprint from the uks midlands and its debut release sees the legendary rick wade drop some heavyweight deep vibes in the form of >cooler heads<

finally making an appearance on the imprint helmed by maceo plex is alter ego maetrik with the > unleash the beast ep<. a subtle shift in style for ellum audio, the undisputed modern master of seductive, brooding basslines and compulsive killer tunes imparts his tougher credentials without forgoing the sensual touch

after remixing pan-pots >gravity< earlier this year, san francisco sound duo clint stewart and marc smith are back on the mobilee imprint together as safeword on the 96th release. the 3-part ep is a soulful beat-ballad musically defining the three most present phases of the evolution of human love.

another killer for the infamous prspct imprint. limewax hits so hard its indescribable, there is nothing left to say ... big!

maeve is the new label from man of the moment mano le tough & his friend since the schoolyard the drifter. in an age of endless releases and labels maeve aims to release beautiful, special records that will last in the hearts of the public. maeve 01 comes from the enigmatic baikal. a berlin-based friend of both mano and the drifter, his unreleased material inspired the pair to launch the label. following huge responses worldwide in manos dj sets over the past few months, the duo are very proud to be releasing these tracks on their new imprint. the drifter provides guest vocals on >just you and me<, which is a tripped out banger in the best possible meaning of the word. the other side of the record might actually prove to be the hit, >why dont ya?< is a deep psychedelic masterpiece. the breakdown reaches a point that is both transcendent and captivating. there is clearly the work of a master.

first new album from the echospace duo since the critically acclaimed >liumin< double album on manchesters beloved modern love imprint. the sonic structure of this album was the basis for what later became >liumin< released on modern love but this exploration is something all together different, left untreated and unprocessed from its original 1/2 inch tape to preserve the natural organic state of the recording.
released as a triple lp set with custom printed, matte finished over sized lp sleeves, black retro inserts all housed in a resealable poly sleeve. pressed on 160 gram, splattered mixed color vinyl. contains the audio cd housed in a gloss finished card stock sleeve. limited edition of 500 copies.

finnish dj crew rollomatik break out on the boogie boutique imprint with a two track release that aims to represent the arctic circle fully in the nu funk/breakbeat scene. formed of hesh & eaves, rollomatik aim to rock the party and that much is evident on this cheeky 12 inch with >we love to party< deftly blending will smith with chic amidst a melange of other recognisable samples. a similar approach runs through flipside jam >the greatest< as rollomatik lay down the vocal from an oft used q-tip solo joint over a heavily filtered take on sister sledges most ubiquitous track.

this cheeky bootleg comes from a well know viking, who has released on labels such as kozes pampa records and hypercolour imprint, glass table. 4 tracks of super-fun, tongue-in-cheek house party classics, delivered on white vinyl.

fina records is therefore proud to present the riker ep - a three track cosmic delight from the man himself. title track >riker< is a warm, emotive, progressive number, interspersed with glockenspiel lines that would make lil louie vega jealous. in stark contrast, >geo< is a spacious, punchy, deep kicker of a house track layered with ghostly dropping baselines and shimmering echos. a futuristic deep house shoulder shaker for the terrace. on the <riker remix<, purveyor of new vibrations and rising star elphino (somethinksounds) delivers a driving house track, chopping up the vocals, and firmly stamping his own imprint across the basslines into an up-tempo designated dance floor record

these days records presents the latest argy dance-floor compositions. after a thrilling array of high profile remixes in 2012 ranging from osunlades envision for defected to material for shlomi abers be as one imprint, its time for the artists return to his own imprint with 3 original tracks characterized by the cross-over house music soundscapes that argy is well known for. the ep includes a special collaboration with the parisian dj/producer amnaye.

as the range, james hinton has released previously on astro nautico, alongside other such rhythmic alchemists as obey city (now signed to lucky me), time wharp and howse (now signed to tri angle) as well as appearing on remix duties for kuhn on the london based civil music label. outside of this moniker he released >cower<, a full length under the alias stegosaurus, on his own sqwal recordings imprint.
operating out of providence ri, james hinton fuses snapshots of global electronic music into a heady brew of deep sub bass, rattling footwork drums, juiced up junglism and dirty south rap beats. here we present the five track >disk< release, bristling with frenetic energy, complex percussion and cerebral melodies – >disk< is as suitable for the home as it is for the club and marks the latest evolution of the range sound.

london based imprint teng launch this july with the fantastic akrasounds vol.1 by nick woolfson aka akra including a remix from neville watson.
akra delivers music with style and inspiring expression, akrasounds vol.1 is sure to grab some attention amongst lovers of deep ethereal techno.

kyle geiger brings you his third installment on his imprint cubera in a quest to bridge some crucial gaps between house and techno constituents. this time, taking it a little deeper with the use of vocal work from vocalist stefanie jansen for the title track scream, weaving her voice in and out of a strong synth and percussion work out. in the second mix of the a-side, truncate lends his tough, stripped style for his remix of >scream<, providing a welcome contrast to the original. on the other side, >underneath< adjusts the eps sweat dial to 11 with its shit-losing, raw synth hook. the fact that this track even has a sweat dial that goes up to 11 should communicate something really special. the final track step brings more of an stabby, yet scaled back afterhours vibe to round things out, while still carrying enough critical mass to make things a little messy.

nice price deal !!! sinistarrs take on the sounds of his native detroit has landed him releases on goldies seminal metalheadz imprint and won the hearts of discerning drum & bass heads and general beat-lovers alike, combining the sonic qualities and raw aesthetics of detroit techno and electro with jungles schizo rhythms.
hit and hope present sinistarrs first non-dnb excursion in the form of the >cetra ep<. despite jumping tempos and styles, all 3 originals manage to remain coherent with sinistarrs catalog. the emotive synth chords, beefed up roland trs and human production ethic of 90s detroit are squeezed into the format of various current underground sounds in something altogether very unique.
at 135bpm, the title track cetra is drawn out progressive structure nods more to a classic rephlex cut than the majority of current club, or bass music with despite sharing a tempo and similar rhythms.
early dj suport from om unit, goldie, gerry read and dark sky

as if futureboogie would leave you without a fix for long, the bristol imprint is back with another new signing for their tenth release, djs and musical magicians last waltz. their debut release trinket is a thrilling cosmic ride featuring a remix from london party dynamos bad passion.

home to a selection of the globes most cutting edge talent, the rekids imprint is proud to present the debut full ep from one of the scene heroes in toronto, nathan barato. backed by remixes from oliver $ and masked talent 808 fake, back up queen is set to burn through dancefloors with its pumping old school drive and rough edged soul.

dennis ferrers objektivity imprint return with their first release of the summer and a debut single from hot new talent, adam berecki. the 22 year old from dortmund is set to make a huge impact in 2012 with his westpark trax ep. a double-header that sees him channel the spirit of early nyc and chicago house.

jonny whites no.19 music imprint looks to new artist cameo culture for a stunning debut single of soul, emotive music backed with a remix from the ever-excellent ryan cavanagh aka slow hands…

coming back with a bang in 2012, craggz & parallel return with some eagerly anticipated new material in the form of the product placement ep. released on their own product imprint, it consists of two tracks that while different in style, still retain that certain kind of funk that has permeated through their music ever since those early releases on valve recordings right up to the guys most recent full length effort, the critically acclaimed turn the page lp.

originally released on bushwacka!s olmeto records imprint in june 2011, west side became an instant anthem last summer. inspired by the hedonistic euphoria of ibiza, the original track took the shape of a massive dancefloor weapon with its memorable chord progression and high-impact bass. now, just in time for this summer season, tronic have licensed west side for a special remix package from christian smith & wehbba and bushwacka!s new just be pseudonym.

vinyl only ! czr channel zoo recordings from ibz deliver the belearic vibes to us - its time for michael james to introduce the label with some classic pumping vocal house - movin! already the most forward thinking music project ever to hit the island of ibiza, channel zoo was initially an event offering a variety of cutting edge new sounds, provided by the unrivaled underground house and techno record labels of the future. with rapid development from ibiza into hosting channel zoo events at the most prominent clubs in europe featuring only the best artists it was only a matter of time before a serious imprint was established.

sixth release of the promising imprint focussing on warm and soulful vibes between house, soul and downbeat. some well known producers showing their soft skills with own productions or edits / re-works they ever wanted to do. vinyl only! limited edition of 500 copies in clear plasticsleeve.

filth collins is australias fastest rising dubstep talent. his original productions have gained dj support from some of the top dubstep djs in the world, including plastician, 16bit, doctor p, dz, borgore, brown and gammon, and bbc1xtras own mistajam. his dynamic dj sets have seen him play his way across australia and new zealand doing headline shows, as well as supporting some of the worlds best talents including crissy criss, trolley snatcha, skism, foreign beggars, cooly g, antiserum, roska, and countless others. with forthcoming releases on rod azlans imprint >azlan entertainment< as well as footsy & dj tubbys imprint braindead entertainment, filth collins is one of the dubstep artists to look out for in.

vinyl only! strong limited!myles serge is well known for his pure, technoid and detroitesque output on labels like 6one6 or his own imprint reform. again...nothing less than pure techno incl. an amazing remix by echocords and tofflers finest quantec.

nice price deal !!! 2014 repress! the manzel series continues! cat nr 002 on this unknown imprint running by a mysterious techno artist from so far away. must have!

nice price deal !!! jeahmon already teamed up as dj act in 2006. according to their past releases on ostwind, pimprinella and natura viva we are proud to present the first single on their own imprint jeahmon! here you will find only the finest selection in deeper tech and house beats! as we love 12 vinyl, we strictly keep on pressing the beautiful black stuff with an additional super tasty & hand made full cover. special thanks to niklas worgt alias dapayk who put his fingers on the title track, catching the vibe for a more clubby outfit! so guys, whos gonna be a ningelprinz???

the young soul notes imprint is returning to the vinyl front with a new mesmerizing striker by finland based -deymare-. slow house music with touches of soul and bouncy rhodes sliding all over this release. this one is a must have for lovers of the deep detroit sound by masters like rick wade and mike huckaby. soul notes shows to be a versatile label to follow up their club banger ep by adryiano with some smooth deepness like this. deymare proves to be one of the upcoming greats within the slow and deep range. go and get this while its still available, strickly limited vinyl release.

mr.g is back with a deep and soaring release on the monique musique imprint.the distinct g sound really falls in place on this magnificent release which is tightly produced and filled with that analog action. a slice of true house music spread over 3 jams that are heavy, chordy and soaked with tight percussion. definitely one for the true house heads across the globe.

imperious spanish imprint deep explorer reaches release number 26 with a split ep featuring altered moods malcolm moore alongside long time explorer bjak (real name brian cullen). bjaks two cuts - >rhythm of love< and >purple fire< - are both produced with typically immaculate poise, but its the sultry nature of the latter cut that had everyone at juno hq swooning. malcolm moore meanwhile serves up the swooping chords and rock hard bump of >love (a perilous thing)<, which features an ethereal vocal contribution from debra jones-davis, who talks about the dangers of the l-word while the lush arrangement works deep below in the mix. jenifa mayanja rounds off a consummate package with a shuffling, latin-influenced remix of >love (a perilous thing)<.

the excellent lumberjacks in hell imprint has served up some fine edits in its short lifespan to date, most notably from chicagos mutant beat dancer traxx and the labels latest release turns to two other windy city residents renowned for their collections and skills. rahaan needs little introduction for the disco loving community with essential drops on stillove4music, disco deviance and more, whilst mr sounds runs the excellent bring the heat website. this twelve is all about the a side >rainin bleeding boy< which puts a well loved uk ebm couple through the dub laden beatdown grinder - though djs will get plenty of mileage out of both tracks on the b side with >flip side< some supremely chopped up disco funk and >war i declare< a stomping and heavily filtered bomb.
comes on blue, marbled vinyl.