those generous chaps at aficionado return with their tenth release, eager to extend your summer with a 12 inch ticket to the sun and fun of la isla blanca. as you should know by now, messrs moon and boardman dont do things by halves so rather than hastily booking a scattering of seats on an easyjet airbus, they have plumped for the luxury and bliss of club class on onyricon air, the airline that gives you mas y mas. this pan european consortium, headed up by the production duo of leo mas and fabrice (ably assisted by the writing talent of italo legends rago and farina) formed with the aim of creating the perfect flying experience and their triumph is presented in all its transcendent beauty on the opening track.

proud yorkshire label hudd traxx have been putting out a reliable stream of quality deep house since 2005, with artists like dj sneak, rick wade, iron curtis, jay bliss and agnes just some of the many names to appear on the label. this 46th release features three debutants, while the fourth name, j.t. donaldson, spearheads the release with a wishy-washy, bassline driven deep house vocal cut -got myself together-. hudd traxx provides dusseldorf producer maximiljan with his first physical release with the track -son of a- which merges the linear 909 house style of norm talley with smooth chords and cheeky vocals similar to the now defunct swiss house duo azuni. but most interesting for the label on this release, it s the two new names in professional gigolo and tuneon that prove hudd traxx still know where to look when it comes to unearthing new and vibrant talent.

auf perfect hair versammelt der aus la operierende mc busdriver eine illustre produzenten- und gästeschar um sich mit u.a. aesop rock, danny brown, open mike eagle und produktion von jeremiah jae über mono/poly bis hin zu driver! das doppel-vinyl erscheint inklusive download-code.

d3 recordings offshoot d3 elements is only three releases deep, but already their releases are reaching must-check status. following their recent release of a superb ep from us deep house veteran brian harden, the paris-based imprint offers up something a little different - an ep of gorgeously deep and melodic flavours that joins the dots between head-nodding instrumental hip-hop and floor-friendly 4/4 fare. there are plenty of surprises, too, including techno stalwart terrence parker delivering a flute-heavy downtempo head-nodder, some gorgeous beatdown from detroiter mike clark, and a thrillingly string-laden chunk of deep house bliss from the aforementioned harden.

the next part of mr raoul ks album >still living in slavery<. it is delivered in a picture sleeve that will hold all three records and will also look very good on your record shelf. musicwise, the first side features all three chapters of >dounougnan magni< stretched over almost eighteen minutes. pure afrofunk bliss with beautiful keyboards played by kuniyuki takahashi. the track also features the vocal talents of hamed sosso who accompanies the listener throughout his journey. an emotional trip, starting in hot desert plain and ending on cloudy hilltops.

once again, the sunkissed camp get it spot on with this loud-pressed 12 inch collection of balearic classics from brazilian songstress astrud gilberto. opens with the original version of mesmerising dancer *black magic*, a great dj weapon that got the tangoterje edit seal of approval a few years back. followed by balearic favourite *beginnings*, a jazzy take on chicago s classic hit which spins out into eight minutes of sensual bliss. turn over for big daniel wang play, the obscure lp track *all i ve got*, a glorious low-slung floor-filling gem produced by none other than salsoul orchestra founder vince montana who also supplies the sublime disco version of the song that made astrud a household name *the girl from ipanema*. lastly comes her cool and breezy version of the bossanova jazz standard *agua de beber*. beautiful stuff.

>> oh it was gorgeousness and gorgeosity made flesh. the trombones crunched redgold under my bed, and behind my gulliver the trumpets three-wise silverflamed, and there by the door the timps rolling through my guts and out again crunched like candy thunder. oh, it was wonder of wonders. and then, a bird of like rarest spun heavenmetal, or like silvery wine flowing in a spaceship, gravity all nonsense now, came the violin solo above all the other strings, and those strings were like a cage of silk round my bed. then flute and oboe bored, like worms of like platinum, into the thick thick toffee gold and silver. i was in such bliss, my brothers.<

a yummy slice of catchy dance floor bliss and a persuasive testament to the infinite willingness of the duo.

considering the combined talents of detroit veteran terrence dixon and black jazz consortium man fred p, you d expect this split ep for finale sessions to be a lesson in warm, soul-flecked depth. pleasingly, that s exactly what it delivers. dixon excels with the sub-sporting alien futurism of -to the bridge- - the aural equivalent of staring into space while dancing to electronic jazz - and the sumptuous, minor key bliss of the casual deep house jam -starting over-. fred p, meanwhile, delivers two contrasting cuts. there s some acid-fuelled deep house futurism in the shape of -circuit-, and a chunk of bongo-laden dancefloor humidity in -the road-, whose rising strings and sweet melodies are arguably the highlight of a superb ep.

welcoming trikk to truesoul, he brings the quality we have come to expect from both label and artist. his ep starts with deeper point, a track that encompasses heavy techno sounds to create a monster of a track. straight circles (beat mix) repeats and detunes a vocal to engrain it into the memory before prominent highs keep this track moving. the final track bliss drive is different to the rest of the ep and has more of a garage feel to it the funky drums, earth shattering bass line and digital bleeps will knock you sideways!

after a 5 year hiatus, steril is finally back with 4 tracks of pure electro bliss for schamoni musik.

this time around is the long awaited follow-up to the succesful probe album by roswell return. the original is a mesmerizing piece of minimal electronic music, heavily inspired by composer steve reich. more than 10 minutes of pure synth bliss. on the b-side syncom data take it into deep techno territory with a shuffling and ridiculously low-end remix thats both warm and unsettling at the same time. deep basslines keep pushing everything forward, while the constantly rising church-like organ brings a nervous mayhem quality to it.

support by: pig & dan (cocoon), danny tenaglia, axel bartsch, hermanez, terry francis, andre rozzo (mountain people), luke miskelly (fuse), this is why we dance, enzo siragusa (fuse), marco duranti (uglh), lewis ryder, andrea ferlin (sleep is commercial, contexterrior), magda, orde slam (soma/paragraph), hernan cattaneo, paco osuna, richie hawtin, dubfire.

ponsactrilau, the new label of rico puestel is setting in, coming strong and distinct! after highly acclaimed releases on pimprinella or san franciscos very own mothership, rico puestel strengthens his musical vision of deep and storytelling electronic compositions, wandering through the realms of house - represented by the two originals roja drifts by (a relentlessly inspiring and vast scenery, based on one mighty orchestral foundation) and south serpentines (a cheerful and synth-frisky journey). accompanied by timo jahns, living out his very own and unique way of a strong rhythmical presence combined with gently floating atmospheres in his interpretation of roja drifts by. sheer bliss!

deep vibes recordings returns to the fore with none other than notorious frank heinrich aka reboot, purveyor of masterfully crafted rhythm etudes and a highly respected member of frankfurts vibrant house scene. with deep v, the offenbach-bred producer brings his seething second album to sascha dives imprint, bursting at the seams with intricate percussive bliss and nimble-footed grooves for the enthused dancer.

mark du mosch is a rotterdam based producer and dj who has earned the highest amount of respect in the dutch alternative music scene in the past couple of years. the reason is simple: he dares to go beyond the obvious, his raw yet emotional signature sound being distinctive, versatile and stunningly creative. expect perfectly executed analogue bliss from a craftsman who is slowly yet steadily making his way into the records bags of global house and techno connoisseurs.

the white man & the arab � blm & soho decide to revisit the partnership that gave us future moves ep. the resulting second ep - misanthropy - while roughly following the same mood of their first release, shows the two producers becoming more attuned to each others strengths and sounding more and more like one well-oiled unit. clocking in at around 20 minute mark, were treated to three cuts of pure deep bliss, each with its own distinct flavour.

hot on the heels of their recently released label compilation we make colourful music because we dance in the dark, and an ep from new talent tcts, london via berlin collective greco-roman get set to release *our town* by letthemusicplay featuring kate tempest. starting out as a teen rapper in lewisham and now hailed by the guardian as one of the brightest british talents around, 27 yearold south london spoken word phenomenon kate tempest has been causing a stir at poetry slams and performances up and down the uk, from glastonbury festival to the edinburgh fringe. this year saw her self-penned performance piece brand new ancients claim the ted hughes award for innovation in poetry � making her the first person under 40 to do so � and shortly after her victory she was one of eight poets commissioned to perform at the hayward gallerys light show in london.

touching upon dance musiculatory milestones like detroit techno and electro, nsyde007 sees tyon, a well-known but besides this moniker for now anonymous traveller, summoning up atmospheres totally his own. this is space music. but not in the ra sense. take the a-side flaw 11, for instance. this is space music in the way it catapults you out, like the most terrible mistake made by man-machine, into the farthest reaches of an ever faster expanding universe, dark energy tearing at your nipples until they rip off, resemblances of melody orchestrating the drama/bliss of event horizon passage. its dark yet beautiful, like the smile on a dying persons face, and a heavily psychedelic trip at that � but fear not! you won�t be subjected to any despicable noodleage here, just to weird, intensely warped sounds you want to dance your ass off to. make it fat on the other side is the sci-fi equivalent to hänsel und gretel: a perpetuating feeding of the child-to-be-eaten. the finest in andromeda�s hyper-fattening molecular cuisine gets crammed into the gagging brat as doom is looming over its forehead. and with every spoon thats being recklessly punched into the poor little demon�s face it is getting closer to its, as well as the dancers ultimate goal: total nirvana. pressed on black vinyl.

welcome to the world of magic eye, an illusory duo from leeds experimenting with light and sound. the mystical pairs debut release, inside my love, comes on the legendary house label strictly rhythm. kicking off with plummeting and rubbery kick drums it sucks you down into a warm and inviting place somewhere on the edge of the cosmos. when the dulcet chords of a certain minnie riperton song drop in its pure bliss. wooden percussion clacks away and then the whole thing drops into a serene breakdown complete with heavenly vocals. its a sympathetic re-imagining of a classic track that works to perfection. remix wise the label features interpretations from purp & soul artists harry wolfman & mark wells, plus mike mago.

supported by: ben sims, markus suckut, slam, peter van hosen, vince watson, tristen, sls, samuli kemppi, alan fitzpatrick, ame

after ryan davis album particles of bliss in june 2012 on traum it was clear to everyone that he was one oft he most versatile artists on the label. there was no electronic playground he did not enter. his phanstastic and illusionary music makes him such a special artist for traum.

innercity, the nom de plume of belgian producer hans dens, has been releasing his brand of entrancing lofi electronica on his own cassette label why so serious, on aguirre records and a slur of other specialized labels (amongst which his acclaimed album on seattle-based further records).

what we feel for max graef might just be our biggest man-crush ever. we came across his music through his own label box aus holz and were just as stoked as he is to have him as our second release.

following on now from mayo soulomon, fbnm are proud to present our next release from another italian producer giorgio luceri. giorgio delivers two sumptuous house tracks here with completely opposite dispositions, the breezin balearic bliss of prophetic vibes versus the dark detroitian dissonance of woman. woman, with thudding drums and deep subs setting the picture right away. warbling synth begin to layer before the crescendo begins with fat analog stabs, rushing synth pads and airy groans. massive. detroitian. dancefloor. destroyer. lastly kai alce (ndatl muzik | atl) remixes of woman. simple but effective kzr delivers a retro house groove fitted out with lo-fi samples and old school sequenced mpc drum!

hello?repeat 022 brings flash and anavi. both tracks in essence bring a linear and continuous flow, to many, a daze maxim signature in the sense that each element does not scream for attention alone, it is the combination of them which creates the overall impact. a dose of what we need when we need it. it is to do with structure, it is about the way in which elements are thrown in adding that bit of surprise effect which is able to stunt and amuse us all in a very good way. flash starts with a solid bass line, the vocal flash, a hypnotic cosmic/trippy element and a hoovering noise on the background making up the intro. the locomotive sounding high-hats then slam in, which together with the bass line complete a dance floor bliss of a track with all that groove.

sims & degiorgio follow up the success of machine 01 with another showcase of blistering modern techno and uplifting electronic bliss. strike aims straight for peak-time with a driving, trademark sims rhythm that only he knows how to pull off. degiorgios remix keeps it tough but adds some subtle elements in keeping with his soulful approach to music-making. degiorgios own *guardian angel* is another in his series of uniquely harmonic techno tracks that has no equivalent in dance music. another major statement from the number one techno event around. machine.

second release for the athens based recording label lower parts and debut 12inch for the also athens based producer faint object i. three tracks flirting with the dancefloor sound, filled with space boogie vibes and dub infused house stories of darkened figures hypnotized by his magical, uk-influenced dancehall rhythms. startling by all means .only harmony seeds an extra deep subtle warm techno track , some dub influences but brighter beats too for house appeal. tropical sting an electro influenced track , stiff and sharp drum groove , and sizzling analog synths if six was nine is the closing bang, a darkened techno-dance steroid that never lets go its melodism for the shake of the form. aggressive like a machine gun and unearthly cosmic like it has been conceived in the twilight zone, this is a haunting piece of pure bliss! plus it offers one of the best twists in a track that youll get to hear recently mastered by helmut erler and cuted at dubplates & mastering a limited edition of 200 pieces printed in a unique iridescent sleeve illustration by chris ioannou

the mosso imprint presents the newest addition to its catalogue. the fifth episode of the series features two newly picked, slow-­&#8208,,,,,,burning numbers. reporting alejandro mossos further travels on the fine lines drawn between awakened reverie and inspirited groove, this new record could also be considered as an adroit demonstration on how to preserve delicacy in splendor. as >islote< was slowly taking its final shape in the few weeks preceding the records mastering, alejandro mosso decided to pull. >arrecife< out from his unfinished archives. it is a beautifully stern and steely work, presenting the slow development of the main lead, giving it space to gradually appear from the fine selection of uncanny percussions and steadily met by its accentuated twin. a damper invitation to look within. on the flip, >islote< begins with a selection of colourful drums, not unfamiliar to mossos usual escapades. however, spreading itself like a most complex delicacy, the apparent sweetness of this distinctive title soon gives way to a rugged melody. conveying a sharp yet cloudy feeling, this b-­&#8208,,,,,,side is located somewhere in the middle of a soft longing and bluesy bliss. mosso places the listener into the near isolation of an island, that is still anchored to its continent. needless to say, his magic is once again well at work.the mosso imprint presents the newest addition to its catalogue. the fifth episode of the series features two newly picked, slow-­&#8208,,,,,,burning numbers. reporting alejandro mossos further travels on the fine lines drawn between awakened reverie and inspirited groove, this new record could also be considered as an adroit demonstration on how to preserve delicacy in splendor. as >islote< was slowly taking its final shape in the few weeks preceding the records mastering, alejandro mosso decided to pull. >arrecife< out from his unfinished archives. it is a beautifully stern and steely work, presenting the slow development of the main lead, giving it space to gradually appear from the fine selection of uncanny percussions and steadily met by its accentuated twin. a damper invitation to look within. on the flip, >islote< begins with a selection of colourful drums, not unfamiliar to mossos usual escapades. however, spreading itself like a most complex delicacy, the apparent sweetness of this distinctive title soon gives way to a rugged melody. conveying a sharp yet cloudy feeling, this b-­&#8208,,,,,,side is located somewhere in the middle of a soft longing and bluesy bliss. mosso places the listener into the near isolation of an island, that is still anchored to its continent. needless to say, his magic is once again well at work.

the track 303/303/303/606/606 is heavy, slow grooving techno that brings the listener back to the dark emptiness of the plastikman consumed era. on the b-side the tm404 project is allowed elevated to new levels. with a yamaha sy-1 and a yamaha tg33 entering the machine park, tm404 for the first time, breaks his roland oath and opens up the project to a future of new po ssibilit ies. during the development of the svans ep this track actually went under the working title the summer hit. take a listen to the fine bassline, airy production and the selected ambient works-inspired harmonies and sounds and you will know why. welcome to over 12 minutes of pure old school bliss.

long awaited album, imaginary soundscapes, from jamal moss brings nine breathtaking compositions of raw electronic goodness that only he can concoct. from soft atmospheric sound environments to banging warehouse beat tracks, this is pure sonic bliss. tip!

play the game is a 12 min balearic bliss!

after *organisch ep* (plz003), iar is back on pleasure zone with 4 cuts of pure dancefloor bliss, pressed on transparent red vinyl.

leonid delivering some real deep house gems! amazing warm & subtle groovy tracks with a techy edge and some distant detroit echos pure bliss. maybe not peak time tracks but very well suited for building up tension, or for the early after hours, when the sun rises again. tip!

hot on the heels of dj deeps inaugural kern mix for tresor comes *kern vol.2*, selected and mixed by gigolos boss dj hell. the first 12 inch vinyl ~ the exclusives ~ comes packed with previously unreleased tracks, specially crafted for kern vol.2 and carefully selected and re-edited by dj hell. argentinean producer extraordinaire jonas kopp offers his own interpretation of the hell sounds with x, an incendiary and wreckless number of instant gritty appeal. on the flip, two reworks operated by hell specially for the occasion. the infamous flashback 86 by capracara receives a raw treatment, for full dancefloor effect. the 1993 classic by halogen (aka zach roberts), bliss gets extended and reconstructed with complete new drums.

always surprising us with their a&r skills, hot creations are back with another outstanding release, this time from rising star greg pidock, who is soon to release his debut album on the label. blame game is fresh and beautifully crafted with deep vocals and warm melodies, building effortlessly into sonic bliss. on remix duty, minus favourite hobo picks up the pace to deliver two on point reworks aimed steadily at the dance floor.

a heavy lead rhythm provides the foundation from which spiralling elements project. they coruscate, pulse with light and collapse inwards, until just the echoes of dub2 are left. rising from these depths, the sharpness of distribution theorys crisp hi-hats and snapping claps provide forward momentum to a series of stabs. the house element.
beginning as a mystery but ending as a certainty, the ethereal theme that opens untitled document gives way as it increases velocity, shaking and rattling under the strain. the apex. hands reach, seeking, the elusive moment has already passed, all left is pure. bliss. circumflex kicks hard, a final statement of intent. powerful. corrosive. this is late night techno, played over a system on which the squelching acid-lines converge within the mind. the body jacks.

the white man & the arab � an uneasy pairing of minds designed to deliver dancefloor bliss via the medium of limited 12s � is ben micklewright aka blm (of fear of flying / underground quality fame) and souhail zaatari aka soho (of phonica / etc fame). together they been secretly labouring away in the studio and this four tracker is their first joint outing.

vinyl only release.

** vinyl only release !!**
leif steps up to sudden drop with a powerful 4 tracker. effervescent keeps the beats deep and dubbed out but with a real sense of pace to work the dancefloor. snowfall works as a counterpoint. a beatless lush soundscape with glorious warm pads and echod vocals. snowfall roughs things up with tough drums and percussion whilst nde is a pure slice of melody infused house bliss

heterotic are a group formed from husband and wife production team mike paradinas and lara rix-martin. mike is the boss and founder of planet mu, and a celebrated producer in his own right as µ-ziq.
their debut release is a composite of four striking instrumental tracks and four unique collaborations with gravenhurst, the musical pen-name of nick talbot who is known for his dark, folk tinged singer songwriting for warp records. they were brought together by a mutual friend who sensed potential in the pairing.
includes digital download code.

after becoming an iconic figure at electric minds club events in recent years heidelberg�s move d is heading in the same direction release�-wise as he gears up for his second consecutive release on the label arm of the club night. the ever�-reliable bastion of disco�-inspired house returns to the fold with a sumptuous slice of melancholic psychedlia in the shape of �to the disco �77�. bliss�-inducing guitar strings meet ominous synth lines as the track organically ebbs and flows to a dramatic climax. a true master class in the art of delayed gratification. his previous hybrid minds ep for the label was his only release of 2012 and now has been re�interpreted by some of the electric minds extended family. retrofit head honcho jay shepheard opts for a classic piano�-house led offering for his remix of �got 2 b whilst former member of commix endian goes for a more refined approach for his version of the same track. join the dots founder duff disco takes the tempo down a notch with his groove�-laden re�-rub of �useless� to round off the diverse vinyl�-only package.

run by two thirds of the team behind hypercolour - ste roberts and alex jones, alongside dave elkabas - the initials imprint has made an auspicious foray into the world of electronic music, with releases and remixes from the likes of the analogue cops, kris wadsworth, boola, jay bliss and the greenville massive. for the sixth ep, roberts himself appears with a solo track, as does finale sessions producer will azada, and the pair also contribute a collaborative effort featuring dick darling.

excellent vibrant rhythm adventures from promising new canadian artist hreno. he serves us far-out north american techno trax and feelgood larry-levan-disco induced house bliss.

the next ep on back to yous collection is brit born, adam sheltons mindscape. following his debut on air london at the start of 2011, shelton has continued to pave the way with his undeniable originality. displaying sounds of tech through to atmospheric, the producers ability shows no boundary.

n anticipation of his forth-coming solo album, aesthetic audio?s keith worthy fathoms the worlds between the deep house and techno genres on his newest release ?lamar?. this double-sided banger methodically blurs raw abstract intensions with melodic chord play and the result is a frenzy of purpose & deep bliss.

reso �tangram remixed� features koan sound, om unit, billain and doshy remixes on the 12&#8243,,, vinyl plus the digital bundle also includes starkey, drop the lime, dj kentaro, danny scrilla, evol intent and emperor remixestangram remixed opens with koan sound tackling �axion�, pushing the tracks rhythmic possibilities yet further the oswla signed duo switch the glitching beat complexities into halftime stepping bliss.

from one half of beautiful swimmers comes house of woo, the new album by rogue house producer maxmillion dunbar. a pure blast of electronic bliss burning inside a shimmering narrative of love. vinyl comes with high quality mp3 download featuring bonus tracks.

big follow-up of dolly dubs 1 by dutch hero martyn! both newspeak and what is room 101 will be creating many special moments on dancefloors worldwide in 2013... ecstatic contemporary house tracks making you remember once again what this music is all about. pure bliss. oceania on the other hand goes deeep... very intense track with beautiful broken beats and mesmerising melodies for the more adventurous dj. big release!