ever since the release of his first cassette on the renowned and legendary cologne based label entenpfuhl in 1993, jo zimmermann aka schlammpeitziger grants an international audience insights into his private cosmos. the musician, graphic artist and tireless inventor of increasingly strange song titles with a ribald as well as subtle humour has been coining a highly distinctive style for these last 15 years. on his new album he demonstrates how to combine artistic development and remaining true to oneselves style.

bitches brew are back with their next wild installment - purple somersault. if the previous release was filed under country dub tronica, this release is psychedelic surf cosmic disco. kind of like link wray wipes out with giorgio moroder. an interesting and rather beautiful concept, in fact the whole wild rumpus story is rather interesting and beautiful. two pioneers of forward thinking music, but from very different backgrounds combine to make the kind of music you simply cant ignore but at the same time cant quite put your finger on.

aria is a striped back but purring with refined detail and melody. lees classic delicate and distinctive groove rich with percussive fills is present and correct. beautiful strings combine with an embellished swirling pad to create a lush palette of melody that will remain firmly lodged in your brain. with the tiger stripes remix, its as if lees original has been injected with growth hormones. the melody is intact and the vibe remains, albeit bigger, tougher and firmly peak time.

markus fix already known from his release on cecile recordings is back with his 2nd strike and we are proud to present thisr elease on below. this young talented artist for sure knows how to combine the deepness of house with today minimal techno styles. two tracks, two different journeys for the latenightmadness in your favourite club. but as always: listen by yourself

minority music follows up a string of strong releases with this dope 2 tracker from label boss hector moralez & floridas hottest new talent latenight society. the original has all the elements we love of moralezs previous work on labels like hudd traxx & robsoul, combine that with latenights nu skool sound and the result is a sure fire dance floor hit. slick soul cuts and synthy stabs along with a dangerous bass line make the a side a must have. jt donaldsons on remix duties under his jtilla alias and lives up to his reputation as one of the best in the business. jts solid signature beats accompanied by deep disco vibes are sure to keep the heads nodding...

the best melodic track i ve heard for years is how desyn masiello has described michael cassettes second single on anjunadeep, while others have hailed it as this years discopolis. a tune of sublime beauty, shadows movement features a swirling, hypnotic melody and french flavoured bassline, that combine to deliver a stunning dancefloor moment

fresh minimalistic afro techhouse biggies !! baobab music is proud to present its first release called >le cercle peul<. ivorian producer mr raoul k easily manages to combine the organic grooves of traditional african instruments ( which were recorded live during sessions in ivory coast ) with modern european production techniques.

finest old school flavoured detroit trax !! on the a-side >i do not exist< is a perfect example of kirks talents ! twisted beats, beautiful strings & melodic keys combine to create a master work of futuristic funk, while on the flip b12 add an alternative mix which adds atmosphere & tension to this already powerful & uncompromising track, limited clear / coloured vinyl

finest old school flavoured detroit trax !! on the a-side >i do not exist< is a perfect example of kirks talents ! twisted beats, beautiful strings & melodic keys combine to create a master work of futuristic funk, while on the flip b12 add an alternative mix which adds atmosphere & tension to this already powerful & uncompromising track

a high quality production from the alliance who combine a hybrid of progressive, tribal and electro! includes james harcourt remix and original mix!!

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.

incl michael gray remix !! splittr is the meeting of minds of martijn ten velden and mark yardley (from stanton warriors fame), two of modern dance musics biggest production heavyweights. as splittr, mark and martijn combine their collective skills and tastes to produce a dance/rock hybrid (new order infected guitar part) and a very fresh take on electronic music. in fact they started the project to give them the opportunity to split awayfrom any preconceptions people may have of them and any musical restrictions dance music genres can create. their first release, >all alone< (which sees mark take on vocal duties), has already created an underground buzz, with pete tong playing it on almost a weekly basis from the start of the year, regular spot plays on radio1 and major support coming from the likes of roger sanchez and deep dish. splittr are clearly set to take their sound worldwide

off-key limited is a new subsidiary label of off-key industries whose aim is to give exposure to new artists alongside established producers and to bring a wider range of genres with less of a focus on the dancefloor. each release will be strictly limited and will not be repressed. we start by raiding the off-key vaults to unleash a series of releases entitled >the dust off<, featuring material written in the off-key studio over the years by matt o brien and various collaborators and associates. matt kicks off the ep with >a new page turns<, a bangin dubby detroit techhouse cut driven by a low slung rhythm and analog stabs dripping in reverb, overlayed with a melodica riff which calls to mind the smokey refrains of augustus pablo. next up is >untitled< by newcomer mat gates, a beatless slice of electronica whose understated melodies conjure up thoughts of late summer evenings of times gone by. on the flip, o brien and gates combine under the artist name kimble to bring you >epiphany<, led by a shimmering melody underpinned with haunting strings which combine to form an electro track of rare beauty. this diverse ep is completed with mat gates second contribution, >in a hole<, a drum n bass track with a disjointed, skeletal rhythm, sub bass drops and fragile, melancholy melody.

gtmk aka monika kruse & gregor tresher combine forces in a techno funk fashion, intacto style !! panchakarma has the root of all techno oriented dance music. detroit stabbing patterns driven by a round tr roland 808 kick drum. for new skool glitchy noises mosquito has it all. strong , energetic and tight…this tune will bite

forteba stands for amazing production standard, top rhythms and arrangements that combine house with dubby elements and vibes. this 12inch offers a delicate extract of his style variety. wide, deep breathtaking beautiful but still to the point and clubb. a must have

splittr is the meeting of minds of martijn ten velden and mark yardley (from stanton warriors fame), two of modern dance musics biggest production heavyweights. as splittr, mark and martijn combine their collective skills and tastes to produce a dance/rock hybrid (new order infected guitar part) and a very fresh take on electronic music. in fact they started the project to give them the opportunity to split awayfrom any preconceptions people may have of them and any musical restrictions dance music genres can create. their first release, >all alone< (which sees mark take on vocal duties), has already created an underground buzz, with pete tong playing it on almost a weekly basis from the start of the year, regular spot plays on radio1 and major support coming from the likes of roger sanchez and deep dish. splittr are clearly set to take their sound worldwide

sublimely deep late night groover >nightbird<. like stepping into an abyss, spongy kicks and thick, warm pads combine with ambient percussion and a bobbing bassline to create a track certain to immerse the listener in the lush fullness of the awesome production, completely captivating the crowd with its mesmerising spell

the worlds the loop (extended edit) is hiding on this rare as you like italian promo 12 inch. an absolute stinker is this euphoric piece of instrumental cosmica. massive drums, crunchy guitars and soaring synths combine to make a huge sounding fanfare of a tune. nash the slashs wolf on the b side comes from a classic cosmic obscurity of an lp produced by steve hillage and this is our favourite track from the album. no drums, no synths, just a heavy wall of warm violins and wordless vocals. an amazing piece of music from way left of centre. essential for all fans of the true cosmic sound

alejandro mosso, aka funzion, was born in mendoza, argentina in 1983. a student of guitar and music theory since he was 14, he started his solo minimal house/techno project >funzion< in 2003. his aim is to combine the production techniques of idm and clicks and cuts with the rhythmicalbforms of techno and microhouse. the result thus far has been a tricky, warm and energetic sound that has caught the attention of highly regarded labels such as telegraph, sushitech, and now alphahouse. funzions >stelle< ep consists of two warm, intricate, and percussive club stompers that showcase his grasp on complex rhythms and playful melodies. >random kisses< is a moody vocal excursion into the mountains of your imagination. a meandering track that suits open air parties as well as it does big dark discos, this is a spring season hit. >random love< starts out as a charming shuffley ballad, only to subtly morph into a looming synth rave monster, all the while keeping its playful and hypnotizing grip on the dancefloor. bomb alert!

the second release by the russian project stepsine gives a better idea about musical preferences of these artists. on this record galymjean and vadim combine electro house with nuskool breaks preserving their unique sound characterized by powerful bassline and tough drum parts

italian chums love supreme are back with the follow up to rocquet, their debut from late last year. the elsewhere ep once again demonstrates their ability to combine a range of sounds from moroder style disco to detroit techno to krautrock and psychedelia while still retaining the ability to make the kids dance like little monkeys. you have been warned!

unique version of detroit minimal !! old sensibilities are used to guide basic progression along a path of tweaks and burps. ticks, clicks and melody are used to hold together the shifting center of a busy bop. soulfully simple synths combine with warm bass lines, and churn their way toward a shared end

great trolley bag for 70 records and 24 cds (cd bag incl.) perfect to combine with the tenk bag from zomo

great trolley bag for 70 records and 24 cds (cd bag incl.) perfect to combine with the tenk bag from zomo

with his new 10inch single, >deserter<, and the forthcoming asa breed lp, dear works again under his birthname to combine his atmospheric production with distinctive vocals to craft a sophisticated take on avant-pop. >deserter< is a moody, robust and elegant marriage of beats and melody, including his best lyricism to date. its dawn music, submerged in a warm gauze of synths and anchored by a relentless backbeat. the exclusive >you know what i would do< hits the dance vibe that dear is known for with a prince-esque minimalism and funk, while the flip side hosts four tet s dreamy reinterpretation of >deserter< , owing as much to classic detroit techno as it does to balearic island classics

its not minimal techno, its not electrohouse, its not progressive, its italian freshness…if you surf the cool electronic club sound and follow djs like steve lawler, seb fontaine, hernan cattaneo, satoshi tomiie, john digweed, you definitely know what are we talking about alex dolby & maskio is one of the hottest duos in the electronic club scene right now. here they combine the best out of their recent underground hits monday and airball and you get tokyo zoo and u make me sick, two timeless floor burner

jay moved through the ranks at juno and with 5 years record shop work experience under his belt jay now has a broad influence base for his current productions. these mainly focus on classic, itaol and nu disco, us, deep, and acid house right through vintage techno and the modern minimal sounds. his recent productions like this fine four track ep combine many of these influences but always lean toward the warm, retro, vintage electronic sounds that first time around he was too young to experience

tony senghore is no stranger to the world of electronic house music. after countless releases under various monikers including records for paper recordings, music for freaks, underwater and seasons he now graces john dahlbäck s incredibly successful pickadoll imprint with his particular definition of driving & playful dance-floor insanity. way out is based upon a non-stop bass line and perfectly embodies tony s advanced musical temperement by including oriental melodies and fierce efx. careful you don’t lose control on the dancefloor! ‘way off’ on the flipside displays his ability to combine bass-heavy rhythms with simple, keen riffs – but no less mental for it!

two heavy weights of the the fidget house scene combine to create a monster of a tune, and whats more theres a switch mix too

ltd. picture disc release from the oliver huntemann mix cd >play!< hit !!! this is the exclusive single taken from oliver s latest mix cd entitled >play!< the mix session was recorded in sao paolo s finest club: d-edge. and this bass heavy club monster called >sao paolo< pays homage to that special evening. oliver managed to combine solid minimal techno elements with his very own electro style. enough said… this is huge!

flower is inspired from 90s techno ... dark detroit style b side combine acid stuff with housemusic ... jay haze brings house and techno into the future

john daly is a young cork, ireland lad currently based in london. the title track is a deep and soothing slow burner of exquisite proportions. melodic keyboards combine with shakers and congas setting a nice vibe-y tech house tone. >do it< is more of a minimal tech house number, topped off with the essence of dub and iron percussion. subtlety is the key hereas this moody number builds with tense strings, deep pads and iron percussion. the last track >too much pressure< takes the classic deep house sound and brings it to the 07 dancefloor. very much like nu groove or chicago tracks, starting off with nice organ riffs, it matches delicate melodies with wooden beats and a 80 s r&b vibe that is as sensual as it is groovy

igors defchild debut is quite mesmerizing. with tracks on handheld and forcetracks igor draws upon his detroit, chicago and berlin influences to produce three bewitching tracks.these largely instrumental pieces combine the production aesthetics of house and techno with exquisite and subtle compositional flairs from dub and blues/soul fusions. northern european production team of aleksander chernishov and maksim vasilevsky refashion somewhere with jazz influenced musicality and poise

incl. guy gerber & david k rmx, following the huge >beautiful noise< on rekids, spencer makes his tsuba debut with the gritty rain of bleeps that is >neon<. as with every tsuba release, on the flip there s an exciting remix on offer. this time guy gerber & david k combine to deliver a deep spacey interpretation with a jacking bass heavy groove. guy describes this as >my favourite ever remix<. with over 10.000 plays so far on myspace >neon< is a big release for tsuba, as these djs all agree: laurent garnier, funk d void, john digweed, tiefschwarz, james zabiela

nice price deal !!! juju & jordash combine live instrumentation with programmed rhythms to create two pieces of the deepest, darkest, haunted house music. >blue plates< is a driving angry-sounding track featuring loose handclaps, treated vocals, detroit synth pads and thunderclap percussion. n.p.i. is a warm, jazz-influenced track with a loose, dubby arrangement built around rhodes piano chords and ilya ziblat shai s double bass. juju & jordash met nearly a decade ago through a weekly jazz session in haifa, israel and are currently based in amsterdam

a massive robert natus production.. some tracks combine pounding grooves with epic melodies, others are just plain kicking floorburners. but all with the typical whirling percussion productions..

once again, eric sneo delivers a new banging release on his label beatdisaster. his ability to combine catchy themes with moving and dirty rhythm becomes obvious again. this time, a grooving and technoid robot vocal, which has been recorded by eric himself, delivers the deepness and strength that underlines his passion for powerful techno music..

three tracks of melodic sounds that combine techno production with the organic sounds of ibadan, joe clausell etc

candyman is the first release on the label candy club records. a new commercial club label of offshore (foreign media music). steff da campo: a successful collaboration of two dj s/producers who combine their skills on remixes and productions, in search of the ultimate groove.

the track loud minority is dedicated to alex dallas loud minority residency in zurichs great club dachkantine, which closed down and was a home for great guests such as carl craig, pepe bradock, juan atkins, metro area, herbert and maurice fulton to name just a few. they all inspired us to create music which incorporates all our beloved music and combine different style elements to a fresh and maybe even a typical zurich sounding way. with dessert you can fade away and feel the ability of foster to take you into his simple but at the same time very sophisticated form of musical expression. kanona does what the title suggests. all tracks are flavoured with a great detroit feeling there are many things to say about this record but theres nothing better than listening to it.

rich production, heavy beats, huge b-line and gritty male vocal combine to make this record a guaranteed floor-rocker. cuba s favourite scouse cousins rhythm code make a welcome return to the fold, twisting the original into a slamming jacker with a groove to-diefor. dub versions supplied on the wax too for the vocal adverse. support from laurent garnier, sasha, steve lawler, darren emerson

electronique audio issues their fourth release. this time imprint regular tom demac has joined forces with the label s new artist duckett on the critical distance e.p. unleashing the new >live< sound of the label. together they have created four dance-floor cuts in keeping with the overall concept of the imprint. on the a-side the opening track >critical distance< blends a distinctive groove alongside a unique vocal line which without doubt catches your attention. tracks >blue rinse hotel< and >obstructed view< combine original ideas with characteristic grooves for more dance-floor pleasure. then to wrap things up >flow forth<, which is a deep, melodic and funky masterpiece... played by karotte & laurent garnier

lee van dowskis sound combine complex patterns and organic bleeps with funky minimal techno... and we all know kiki s hi-energy-tech-house style... sure floorweapon

boysnoize rec. is presenting a new project called puzique. the duo show their first 3 tracks. >thomas< tributes the first days of french house master thomas bangalter. >relax< is a heavy modern cruncher which ends before you recognise it– and you will play it again! >chemie< makes the ep to a complete energetic package of massiv tracks everybody needs! puzique show you a way how to combine 3 different styles on one vinyl. music sounds better with puzique

"aaltopiiri is an album filled with alluring, ambient frequencies and hypnotic rhythms. tracks like kone and kierto stutter and groove, while elsewhere aanipaa and liuos provide lush, addictive pulses. they are often asked what the track & album titles actually mean when translated into english, but as they often invent or combine finnish words the "definitions" become quite vague. for example, a legendary maybe mythological low creeping mist from a particular area of finland or, a variant technological term for a certain aspect of a early radio wave experiments."

ew kanada presents its premier release from toronto s adam marshall. hot on the heels of his remote culture ep on mike shannon s cynosure imprint, adam continues to push the boundaries between soulful techno and minimal house. dark, heavy bass lines reminiscent of the early get physical sound combine with berlin-style chord stabs and baby ford-esque funk to create a strong ep of advanced dance floor style

fresh and powerful sound combine with minimal jazzy keys, some provocative vocals and percussions styled up with dirtyness in this four tracker.. supported by troy pierce !!!

3 tracks of chunky electro house, with that big room sound guaranteed to get them rocking. all the tracks have already been tested globally by many top name djs and the reaction has been phenomenal. strong electronic noises, heavy basslines and wickedly tough driving beats combine to give a massive sound all around

the fourth single release of the three young berlin sound- developer surprise us once again with an unique electronic club style. kickin grooves and awesome beats combine to inimitable club music: full of relish, peppy and powerfull. so if this record spinning around on the turntable fasten your seat belts or dance unquestioning - its simple hot stuff