praterei returns with their 5th instalment and so do those twins with their second successive offering to the vienna stable! the ingredients on this one are similar to the last but the result is no less stirring. the rough and ready side of the 12 belongs to the aptly entitled >house< and youll see why. never straying too far from the old school... shuffling beats and rims keep things swinging. each layer of the melody is deep in youll be whistling this later territory and intermittent vocal shouts remind us exactly what it is we are listening to. the flip beckons for you to walk with me and that you must. the beat saunters along but always with a sanguine skip and our seductive protagonist guides us through the warm textures of rich pads and stabs. this is one of those records where, for both tracks, the message could not be more perfectly translated. every aspect contributes to a common goal, and thats a rare and quite special thing.

in line with his appreciation for all things deep, bell creates his deephouse visions fusing funk, jazz, & soul into an intoxicating melange.

preceding a full length album on 4lux, ka§par showcases his amazing talents on this second ep for 4lux. the portuguese producer comes with some of the most interesting dance music around. got good love is a tough deep house groover that comes as both original and with a nicholas remix. cruising andromeda is a futuristic techno tune for forward thinking deejays. on hyphen kaspar slows down the pace and tosses in some 707 action: a crazy ride with rough synths and spaced out effects. ka§pars releases have become rare and sought after, releasing little more than one 12inch a year in the recent past when one listens to the result, it only proves how great things take their time.

wncl recordings enters the next phase of its release programme. having issued a neat collection of ten 10 inch singles, the label now launches a series of 4 track 12 inch eps. first up is a showcase featuring 4 new cuts by 4 of the labels cornerstone artists. l.a.s don froth comes out fighting with the hard-as-nails liftin weights, while milyoo from kentucky gets frantic on the raucous pancake. se27s own west norwood cassette library offers up what it is (mah vip), originally created for mz. hobbs radio 1 show. rounding things off from toronto, knowing looks gives us cytal fink, angular funk for all discerning discotheques. we hope you will enjoy our show.

a best off all new things on the everpopular phobiq imprint by sasha carassi. the mechanized warfare of void opens up the release, with industrial snares taking front and center. meanwhile, the steamrolling groove never lets up and bleeding stabs lead the way to a subliminal riff that grows and mutates.the original mix of z-nasti makes strong use of ghostly chords while sonars fire away over tightly programmed drums.

butane continues to push his sound well beyond the frontiers of trendy dance music with >we are all cyborgs now<, his latest tour-de-force on his own alphahouse records imprint. apparently not interested in assimilation for the sake of popularity, he rather blazes his own wide-cut path towards artistry with two future-techno cuts rife with pointed commentary on the nature of todays dance music scene. >everybodys talkin< is a mutant hybrid of styles for the nostalgic types. latin percussion and bin-busting bass mingle with an ethereal voice lamenting the passing of the good old days. throw in one utterly twisted xylophone note that might just send a few partygoers over the edge for good, and you have an open air after-hours anthem in the making. >hey hipster< is a not-so-subtle jab at the newjack hipsters of the dance world who seem content to recycle old ideas, as long as they think they look cool doing it. deceptively simple, but carrying a heavy hook, the track features a grooving bassline, speaker busting synth stabs, and a brooding male voice admonishing these party parasites for their shallow ways. listen up kids, this is the sound of the underground. dont be fooled, this kind of music is best heard in big dark clubs where mirrors arent there for checking out your trendy haircut.

breaks and hip-hop producer ninelives the cat comes through with this nagging slice of solid production and catchy vocals in the form of >lalala<. the chorus hook will claw into your head like the feline in control, while the choppy funk licks that make up the beat will find a comfortable home on dancefloors all over. on the remix tip, funkanomics bring an uptempo 80s flavour with filtered guitars and brash drum machine beats, while dj alias does a more subtle turn in tightening up the groove of the original. will styles rounds things off with an electro-indebted workout full of chunky synths and club-ready construction.

elektro guzzi have been called a lot of things – from man-machine to first ever real live techno band – and most critics have added plenty of superlatives to their descriptions.

the new bomb on echocord colour comes from echologist aka brendon moeller. brendon already did releases on echocord and echocord colour before, but this time its with one of his other monikers echologist. buzz factory is a super deep powerfull monster for the dancefloor, comes in 2 other versions aswell, one remixed by brendon moeller himself and the other version by a good old friend of echocord, the one and only pole, aka stefan betke. stefan also did the mastering bendons pursuit of all things subby and dubby continues on buzz factory. its a forever evolving exploration and experiment. getting better via practicing what he does is the key that opens the door to transcendence, the high, the rush. desire, adventure, the challenge, the satisfaction, joy. seeking joy. seeking pleasure. buzzing!

the gold spiders project is a breath of fresh air on the russian deep house scene. those guys indeed know what harmony and lyrics are, and, nevertheless, what is instrumental fulfillment of a good composition. with a great deal of impatience we want to share with you things that really excite us, things that make us admire. we are truly glad having you as an owner of this vinyl. we hope that you will enjoy the whole color range of emotions that were put into this release.just turn it on!

jimpsters back with a new single on freerange and its time to expect the unexpected! these times featuring beauty room vocalist jinadu has all the hallmarks of a jimpster deep house classic yet pushes things further still with the addition of a beautiful vocal, live instrumentation and masterful arrangement.

usually, the purpose of a piece like this is to tell other writers, music mag editors, distribution people and record shop clerks why they should like a certain release and buy, hype, review it. often these encomiums are not really honest and sometimes you even feel like attending an attempt to sell a flat tire. as for i:cubes new longplayer m megamix things are – of course! – very different. being its fifth solo album, an introduction of a man like nicolas chaix or even his biography (another popular brick of sales sheets) seems rather unsuitable. if you dont know what you should know, just use your internet search engine with any of these terms: chateau flight, versatile records, french touch, disco cubizm or parisian prodigy.

gregor mcewan. a wake-up call for anyone who still refuses to take germanborn, english-language artists seriously. oh so simple, oh so moronic, oh so good.
pressing on grey marbled 7 inch vinyl.

first track (christian vance - pandanus) reminds us to early laurent garnier tracks... big cinema for the floor

following on from torquato and boghosians acclaimed debut on yoruba is this, a selection of remixes diverse and interesting enough to do justice to the original lp, which received praise for the rich tapestry of musical sources it drew influence from. first up, afefe iku delivers a much deeper, weightier version of paradice laden with heavy synth stabs and woody percussive elements. aybee takes when u touch me - probably the standout club track on the original lp – into much deeper realms, stripping back the original groove . its remarkably simple but flawlessly executed, the chord motif working effortlessly alongside the crisp hats. atone tackles zulu girl and in the process unravels a much more mechanical track, a massive mid-tempo thud dominating over delayed cymbal crashes and ghostly vocals. overall - a darker vibe and a truly timeless collection of remixes.

auf >breakthrough< verschmilzt kalifornisch-inspirierter psych mit einflüssen aus aller welt. durchdrungen von ominösen und verzerrten tönen sowie entfesselten drums ist >breakthrough< vielmehr als eine sammlung von beats - hier fusionieren elektronik, psychedelic-pop, funk/soul, hip hop und dubstep zu etwas eigenständigen und aufregendem neuen. gastaufritte von gonjasufi, adrian younge, dimlite, daedelus, samiyam oder computer jay machen >breakthrough< zu einer reise der kreativen verbundenheit und einer stammes-zeremonie mit einem gefühl von gemeinschaft, welches den stellenwert der kollektiven erfahrung für the gaslamp killer wiederspiegelt. mit >breakthrough< gelingt the gaslamp killer eines der spannendsten debütalben in 2012!
2 x 12 inch vinyl im klappcover, inklusive code für freien mp3-download des albums.

volume 1 in the compiled pleasures series. oliver deutschmanns >the truth< is a strong and angry oldschool flavoured piece of techno. markus suckut shows his immense talent in creating rough and simple techno bangers with punch. tres puntos comes around with an amazing deep trip. xdb does what he always does. delivering unique deep stuff. nothing more to say. support quality!

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.

das erste treffen der vier bandmitglieder nach einer langen auszeit fand in texas statt, als man sich die zeit nahm, sich als alte freunde wieder anzunähern und als musiker wieder auf eine wellenlänge zu kommen. entsprechend fällt das grandiose ergebnis aus. zum ersten mal schreiben grizzly bear neue songs gemeinsam, zum ersten mal singen die beiden sänger ed droste und daniel rossen gemeinsam, alle titel tragen die handschrift jedes einzelnen der vier mitglieder. so geschlossen und eindringlich hat man diese band noch nie zuvor gehört. shields enthält einige der grössten und mutigsten tracks, die grizzly bear je geschrieben haben, die ihren unbedingten willen zur ehrlichen, ungefilterten gefühlsäusserung offen vermitteln. der grizzly bear-kosmos hat seinen neuen höhepunk

this time franconian tom shopper, who is well known for his collabs, worked together with alma gold, simple and max volkholz. the result are 3 dancefloor smasher at its best. in addition to that, there are 2 fantastic remixes from brise records head helmut dubnitzky and great stuff artist joseph disco.

after a couple of house 12s foto returns to more edit-based territory with its first v/a ep. ooft! kicks things off by paying homage to the reverend and the deacon with love & soulsaving. next up italian newcomer la tuerie keeps things loopy, soulful and slow on filter. on the flip future star luvless from leipzig delivers some loping pitch-down house in the form of motion clapture and everyones favourite la don cole medina rounds out proceedings with the downbeat soul of i like you. job done.

ziros debut release aims squarely for the dark heart of the dancefloor. punishing 4x4 kicks ride thunderous, swollen basslines to devastating effect. its an astonishingly simple formula but it serves as a bold statement of intent from the young producer. early support from the likes of mosca and brackles on rinse fm and bbc radio 1 saw ziro invited to record a guest mix for mary anne hobbs xfm show back in january - a significant feat for a producer with no releases to his name. backing up the title tracks, a stunning, hypnotic remix from man of the moment om unit flips oni on its head, wrongspeed style.

>the fall of the empire< is a tough and unyielding release that continues both pfirter and mindtrip s run of form. >the fall of the empire is imminent< is raw, powerful and tightly wound. it holds an almost familiar sound, something that brings memories of techno from years gone by, but with the added depth, intricacy and attention to details that juan pablo pfirter lends to all his productions. markus suckut remixes on mt-02 and brings his stripped sound to his rework of >multiverse<. keeping things simplistic and functional, markus finds the groove, toying with bass throughout the track and letting the loop run for near seven minutes, gently tweaking fx and eq in the light-handed and tender manner he become known for.

solar one music is proud to present the second chapter of the exaltics meets series. after gosub, this time the finnish duo morphology is in the game. both artists deliver deep, moody electronic music with great melodies and beats. perfect for your next trip to mars with the curiosity. again with full printed cover artwork designed by duncan mattocks

mental reaction ep is an original scan 7 release on detroit underground of classic detroit warehouse techno and electro via two new tracks and a remix. after many years of collaborative work we are wildly ectatic to present – finally! – scan 7, fabled anonymous masters of stealth, activism and classic detroit techno. mental reaction and noise tension are two new ‘zenith’ recordings shifting the order of things to reveal dark energy amid consistent, intense forms of brightness. punctuating the diptych is a ground pounding, break-oriented remix of mental reaction by dus annie hall. state of the art graphic futurism by dmas3 makes strange any sense of normality cutting new forms for productive living in an ever-expanding universe. mental reaction is the antidote to austerity via classic detroit warehouse techno. a new throbbing, syncopated scan 7 classic detroit rhythm hails us, freeing up accumulated, pent-up anger having to cope day-after-day witnessing cowardly, hypocritical elites avoiding culpability for wrongdoing in the world. warm, rhythmic frequency distributions align logical and ethical sensibilities hypnotically. mental reaction is a new scan 7 legend to reveal dance-activist pathways to higher ground in the face of adversity.

very special release!!! no represses when working on something, many other things happen which have an appeal of their own but do not fit together with what you have in mind, or where you are heading. this series of recordings is about the unexpected, things opposed to the plan. it is a slice of life, a snapshot that divides before and after. the more conscious you are of moments like this, the more often you will experience that something special is happening right now, in this second. and then it is gone for ever… unless you buy it on vinyl... already played by karotte (cocoon / great stuff)

lost and sound …
a1. fenin: black screen (w+p lars fenin) - raw mixed tech stomper for lovers of early techno vibes / simple pattern works.
b1. lars hemmerling: vektor (w+p lars hemmerling) - drowning down the river with moments of noises and shapes lost in echoes and reverbs lars hemmerling delivers a pieceof haunting grounds.

truth & soul praesentiert die instrumentalversion des letzten lee fields & the expressions albums faithful man. für die produktion waren jeff silverman und leon michels verantwortlich, die schon federführend bei aloe blaccs i need a dollar hit-single und dem album good things ihr koennen unter beweis stellten. leon michels ist auch als kopf der el michels affair und mitglied der bands bronx river parkway, menahan street band und the mighty imperials bekannt. er spielte auch auf diversen produktionen für daptone records instrumente ein.

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.

the byrds were one of the earliest groups who could combine the best of two worlds. they caught on to the energy of the british invasion and combined it with the lyricism & musical elements of the contemporary folk movement. along the way they pioneered psychedelic and country rock, always keeping things recognizable with their vocal harmonies accompanied by their jangly guitars. their 1965 debut mr. tambourine man hit the flower generation like a bombshell. >one of the greatest debuts in the history of rock<, it melds their lyrical prowess with their compelling guitar riffs, and was the blueprint for their future sound. a classic, now back on 180 grams audiophile vinyl!

in 2011 it got a little quiet around the co-productions of fraenzen texas and ruede hagelstein aka the cheapers. but since the beginning of the new year the lights dont go out in their studio doing beats and sound. next to releases on areal records and bar25 the uy063 was born. title of the name giving a-side goes back on a quote from paris hilton who wants to tell with >amazeballs< how super cool she finds things. anyway the two artists made it real with their concise bassline which will make the people reliably squeak more than hobby djane hilton. on the b-side things turn a bit more severe: egyptian summer quotes with samples the arabic spring in africa and produces a revolutionary ground mood which has never been heard before. on b2 however there are the cheaperesque absurdities on the microfon like we know them. depositing skillfully their own vocals in the belly of a hungry electro monster.

foreign sunrises are always inspiring an artist. festival gigs with amazing music and extraordinary people making you feel the real magic of electronic music. einmusik packed all those things and made a dreamy and mysterious ep called >damgala<. only two tracks coming up, but they are special and wistful - nothing more is left to say about the feelings of an artist traveling all over the world since months. >damgala< itself is a song with unsettling synths, an undulating baseline and rolling drums. the breaks are so strong and suprising and you will never forget this sensuous chorus. >st.anna< is the second number on the ep. it is made by mars leder and einmusik. they meet each other on several parties in berlin. mars, a young and talented dj also plays a lot of instruments and so they made a studio session with different sequences. the guitar is clear and melancholic, the synths are soft and the bass is catching you. close your eyes and feel the song without being prejudiced by some words.

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.

freeze dried is the brand new label from the one and only grant nelson, with this new venture focusing on a deeper shade of beats... although refusing to be pigeon-holed, the labels brief is kept quite simple, fitting between a fusion of disco & deep house, the music quality is as you would expect the very highest quality! the opening release is a perfect snapshot of this, with the infectious nu-disco flavour of >time ties< kicking off the package, on the flip >not that same< goes a little deeper in the mix, with a melodic yet uplifting hook that has already been getting some serious exposure out in the ibiza sunshine.
plenty of high profile dj support has surrounded this release: giom, richard earnshaw, miguel migs, graeme park, soulmagic, tedd patterson, danny j lewis, kiko navarro, charles spencer, roog (hardsoul), ricky morrison, gavin mills (copyright), deepcitysoul, scott wozniak, dj jask, martin ikin (soul purpose), cj macintosh, random soul, andy ward, shane d, gilbert le funk, danism, dj mfr

imugem orihasam is one of japans most exciting and driven electronic music composers. with a slew of releases on the likes of ilian tape, sistrum and new kanada, to name but a few, he is clearly a man on a mission. he started out making hip hop beats in 1997 but by 2000 exposure to jeff mills by a close friend ignited a fire that burns deep and blue. upon listening to these four tracks two things becomes clear, imugems unique vision as well as his immaculate sound design and production sensibility. the tracks are deep but propulsive, futuristic yet filled with emotion. dive in.

the massive get down edits crew return for the summer with 4 killer reworks. alongside label head honchos gde we have the legendary 1979 orchestra edit machine rayko & rounding things off in style australias very own late night tuff guy who is riding high with a string of superb reworks. as ever this is a limted pressing so act fast to avoid missing out.

new clone basement series (lucky number 013!) with the long awaited return of a made up sound (aka 2562), following up on his archive ep/cbs02. written as a counterbalance to the more experimental releases on his own amus label series, archive ii finally unleashes whats possibly his most banging, straight-forward club material to date, while retaining the trademark a made up sound funk and swing.hang-up is all about the irresistible herbie-injected groove, cut-up and layered to great effect, whereas things get darker and bass-heavier with technotrack sweetback on the flip. keeping the tension high till a drop towards the end, seven minutes never seemed so short. a great first number 013 release and we cant wait to hear some of our favourite djs play the tracks out loud. another proper banger on the clone basement series!

next michel cleis masterpiece , this time on dj kozes pampa records... >mir a nero< begins with a steady, upbeat kick underlying a simple piano arpeggio - like if philip glass make dance music - but then some accents of vibrant hand percussion loosen up the vibe, soon progressing into rhythmic layers that cause the energy to swell. by the 4-minute mark, a subtle, buzzing synth permeates the background, contrasting the tracks overall organic feel, leading into the playful piano chords and colombian vocal hook. simply put, this is latin house with that anomalous pampa records swagger, drenched with flavor like sangria-soaked mango. flip that baby over and you get >amaranthus<, named after the famed flower that represents immortality. this piece stands as a color-negative of >mir a nero<, an unwavering stomp with just shadows of the piano sample heard earlier. freeze-dried rather than sun-ripened, >amaranthus< is a dubby, more technofied counterpart to the a-side, crafted for deeper and darker moments on the dancefloor.

welcome to abbot records. we are very pleased to release our first ep >groove inside< by adelaide based australian duo jaxs and soda. this ep contains a mix of both funky/club style house and >indian funk< a bit more on the tech side of things with a deep touch. we hope you enjoy.

hotmix 005 presents the big italian dj and producer marcello napoletano! this fantastic ep containsfive tracks influenced by chicago house classic,cinematic soundscapes, and detroit tech sound! another great ep by marcello napoletano.

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.

in the context of shigetos debut lp lineage, >huron river drive< functions as a respite of sorts, a brief stop on the roadside of a very personal into the past. but as this single release proves, it also stands alone as a pleasantly understated piece of electronic beauty. the track swells slowly from the simple chord sequence of the intro into a lushly textured slice of late-night atmospherics – with more than a hint of jazz to be found in the brushed percussion and quietly tinkling electronic piano – and then receding back into the same sequence as the track draws to a close.

next up on the docket - we slow things down ... just a touch .. and welcome in a cast of new players along with a familiar face for the next installment on the kolour mother-ship.

addison groove (aka antony williams) bestritt als headhunter seit 2007 sieben releases auf dem einflussreichen label tempa und erwarb sich einen kultstatus innerhalb der dubstep-szene. 2010 kam dann die überraschende wendung mit einem der fettesten bass-tracks der dekade (footcrab),und das unter dem neuen pseudonym: addison groove.das feedback zu footcrab seitens der dance-szene war phänomenal,von kritiker- wie von kommerzieller seite. nicht nur die dubstep-djs,sondern diesmal auch techno- & house dj-schwergewichte wie aphex twin, surgeon, ricardo villalobos und mr scruff spielten footcrab hoch und runter und machten addison groove einem breiteren publikum bekannt.addison grooves einfluss auf die uk-bass music-szene ist gewichtig und ungebrochen, und sein von chicago ghetto tek und der juke-szene inspirierter style führte zu einem großen interesse an diesen neuen genres der bass music.die erwartungen sind hoch, doch wir sind überzeugt,dass niemand enttäuscht sein wird.hört selbst!

highlive are introducing themselves with an interesting mixture of musical visions thru their first ep accurately titled >a thing called fusion<. its title track is an elegant melting of bass lines, easy highs and simple melody conduction. yet you never get annoyed nor are you expecting jim morrison to open a door, but it happens. there is a psychedelic touch when you least expect it.
enjoy a musical high in your life, enjoy highlive – a thing called fusion ep!

after ushering in a raft of releases from top talent over the last year that turned quite a few heads, we over here at thema thought it was time to assert our own opinions a bit more forcefully. we certainly appreciate all the support we garnered from the detroit drops courtesy of norm and terrence, and sliding over to the smallville end of the spectrum with rau and suburb certainly didnt lose the thread either. sometimes its easy to build a vibe on the backs of others rather than on simple merit though… with that in mind we have taken our own path since then, and the recent successes from beaner and laurine frost stand alone as the accolades keep rolling in. continuing on our outbound trajectory, we present the solo vinyl debut of gathaspar, the mysterious polish producer who has been making noise mostly in berlin and to the east.

making their vinyl debut – swings & roundabouts are taking a trip down nostalgia street with a sublime reworking of the classic todd terry & armando >100% of dissin u< track from 88.... widely considered as one of the standout releases from the chicago acid house scene, one of today’s heavyweight’s dj spen works his magic on the track, keeping in the feel & sounds of the original whilst using his trademark beats as the backdrop! alongside spens hump, the original version goes all out disco taking things in a different direction with bags of energy!

tony ollivierras issued a generous number of singles and eps under the ibex moniker on rushhour, planet e, yore, and his own ibex music, and now follows up his 2010 yore release, meltdown, with absolution, though this time under his birth name. no matter: ollivierras music sounds great, whether issued under his real name or an alias, and absolution is no exception. the infectious title cut gets things moving with a bass-powered blend of claps and funky rhythms before chunky house chords and silken synth figures add to the tracks multi-layered splendour. a jazzier dimension rises to the surface of quick release when the tunes churning hi-hats are joined by royally swinging electric piano playing and luscious synth pads.phase down opts for a purer deep house sound in its focus on kick drums, claps, and futuristic synths, though the track proves that ollivierras naturally funky side cant help but emerge, here as it does elsewhere.