dubmasters come back strong on their second release on our catalog, with a heavily road tested banger. 12 bar disco is a caleidoscope of surfed out guitar riffs, dubby chops and vintage pads over a funky 90’s manchester synth bassline, that has proven to shake dance floors around the globe. for this e.p. the original is taken on a slight dubbed out deviation with tape delays taking the foreground on the mix, cosmic pads and extended psychedelic breakdown, definitely a monster.

supported & played by steve o’ sullivan, xdb, julietta, lamache, st. joseph…
reduced and methodical housey techno from this new anonymous project out of portugal. in the same lineage as early cabinet records or tobias freund under his tobias. moniker, the duo apply the detail-oriented approach of a sound designer to classic dancefloor forms, each cut matching techno sensibilities with a levity that can only come from a love for the giants of 90s us house. flat, impassive kicks get lifted by skippy hats and claps, dubby synth backdrops are punctured by dramatic stabs (note the chez n trent flashes on the b-side), and under it all roams an ever-restless (sub-)bass that reaches right into your guts. the name may be routine, the effect is anything but.

hamburgs finest pay kusten presents three new power-generators on resopal - equipped with the right measure of steam and courage. his jagdgründe ep for resopal couldn t prove better his prediction that in 2016, minimal dubby techno will contain more warm and melodic components. jagdgründe ep provides us with bass-prone reduction somewhere in between techno and house, and harmony bits that remind of calypso, perfect for the open-air season. on top a remix by label mate rodden von ast.

the first release on the newly formed into the deep label (formally confluence records) is an abstract 4 track ep from spanish electronic artist jose rico. combining downtempo and dubby styles with more dynamic sounds this ep is a merging of abstract territories that lie somewhere between ambient and house.

first release of rlz music starts with fractions. a deep, groovy roller, full of textures, pads and a dubby bassline throughout. a series of solid off-beat drum patterns at the start of the track are later calmed by a set of deep, dubby chords. a2. fractions (archie hamilton remix) placing his own stamp firmly on the original, archie hamilton serves up pure, summer vibes with this remix. a deep, warm bassline and complementing series of glitchy percs build to form this solid groove. b. bee side a chunky, relaxed roller, comprising of solid 909 drum patterns and a warm 101 baseline.

philippe quenum returns to cadenza music with ‘solitaire’, some thirteen years after helping kick start the swiss label with the 2003 release ‘orange mistake’/ funky dandy’. this groundbreaking single, co-produced with luciano, has since become a landmark release, not just for the label, but also as the benchmark for the micro-house and minimal tech-house genre that developed over the decade. with a music career than spans back to the mid-80s (dancing in nyc as part of the breakdance troupe, the magnificent force), quenum found his forte with house music, both as a dj, and as a producer and label owner. setting up the access 58 label in 1998 as a platform for his music and collaborations, quenum has consistently released over the years for labels like crosstown rebels, soma, alphahouse, thema and trapez ltd. ‘solitaire’ finds quenum on fine form, on the lead track, dubby fx and bass shaking shots roll out over an urgent disco beat, muted brass and technoid stabs fire from all directions as the tension building pads flourish. shadowy forces are at play on ‘mystic’, discordant sounds echo and bellow over reverberating percussion and a dense back beat that fire into life with shuffling hi-hats. wrapping up this welcome return to the label is ‘mystery’, whipping snares and industrial clangs rumble over the urgent drums for more hypnotizing dancefloor work from philippe!

we play the music we love is an italian and uk based party that after 7 years of activity has decided to start with its own vinyl only label. the first release comes from one of the founders and resident dj of the collective: rills. he clearly stamping his mark on the label with two solid tracks to launch things with some claut. the two original tracks, one featuring sinderesi, explore some dubby house territory with mesmerising chords that will be appreciated on any demanding dancefloor. the additional remix is from the producer of the moment: samuel andre madsen a.k.a. s.a.m. (oscillat, delaphine, mandar, fathers and sons).

junes delivers another trio of distinctive, whacked-out shufflers to galdoors. first up its trails, stomping through glimmering, trippy textures with an emphatic groove. shift state brings dubby delays and heavyweight bells that bounce back and forth over another potent rhythm to heady effect. precipice makes use of a more menacing combo: clipped congas and swinging highs gang up with a bullish sub bass, before the icy pads grab hold

open recordings return with their 2nd release flight following the departed emotions ep released earlier this year. frazer campbell piloting the journey with flight 82874, with 2 of the finest co pilots from hugely respected labels slow life and wahlscheibe. s.moreira and allessandro crimi re constructing the original into superb pieces of timeless music with a dubby outro for good measure!

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the swedish label is back with a three tracker valvet studios production, featuring per hammars sound of dusty dub house. dixies dubb is a straight forward and warm cut with a good amount of chamber-sounding ingredients. argys take on the track is a timeless piece of dubby, stripped and sparkling techno. just as obvious as it is venturous. as the last track on the flip, we find severnaja, that takes us on a mission over an icy surface. the travelling bassline and overheated drums in symbiosis with the melody brings the listener to uninhabited places.

yet another stellar selection of cuts from the king street / kerri chandler vaults! as always we ve dug deep to select the best music from a true underground house hero. featured on this ep you ll find - -it s you- a slamming classic from 2003 s -trionisphere- double lp, a straight up swinging club track for the heads in true kc fashion! also featured is the soulful, seductive, deep groove of -my paradise (paradise 623 mix)- lifted off kerri s -trionisphere iv- ep from 2002. on the flip we re treated to 2 more heavyweight selections, -hallelujah (kaoz 6:23 gospel mix)- kicks off the b-side with it s stripped back garage-gospel rawness, a surefire tip from 1996 for any dancefloor! finishing things off is -so let the wind come (original mix)-, a dubby, techno-ish monster featuring the man s legendary chord stabs and heavy drums, classic chandler! another fine selection of music from one of house musics most beloved sons - essential for heads and newbies alike!

the first release on the copenhagen techno imprint ectotherm is by local producer schacke, a key figure in the danish noise, techno and industrial scene. this club friendly four-tracker encompasses schacke’s many aspects: whether it’s functional dubby excursions or forest-leaning soundscapes, a unique and rough energy powers through the entire record. his shattering live output can be witnessed at the copenhagen warehouse-come-venue mayhem, and his taste explored on his own label moral defeat.

following the success amongst the appreciators of all things deep, dark, and dubby, and the inclusion into 30 releases of 2014, supported by rhadoo, petre inspirescu and raresh, anton kubikov returns to elusive with even more spacey sound!

patrick richard is back on romb with a killer ep. parallax starts off with a deep, discoish house banger, built around a firm kick, filtered stabs, arpeggios and lush pads, guaranteed to get the dance floor boiling. gravity meanwhile is a deep and gritty head nodding gem, where the heavy bass and dubby atmosphere creates a relaxed chunk of deep house.the b-side starts off in darker territories with an aggressive stab to be recognized, a driving bass and pulsating pads that create a dusky, blade runner tinted atmosphere.

new years deal - bogus & kasillen come up with two original tracks with the consistent help of a mpc 1000, blending old italian horror soundtracks with dubby/cheesy analog sounds so to convey the sense of discomfort you feel while watching a thrilling italian b-movie, but in a clubby way. the final punch comes from the acid psychedelia of a different version of the same track by in flagranti and the 80 s space-like vibe of homeboy ma spaventi .

fancy humans leigh morgan has been knocking around a while, running urban torque recordings for the best part of a decade throughout the naughties. having reached a satisfactory level of noodle shinnery on his baldy bonce, he has put down the scalp polish and finally started making music. project pickle is his second solo ep. project pickle includes three original tracks, nailing his colours to the mast, dilly of a pickle begins with a clear indication of pickle preference, pie on the sly the accompanying dish, and almost champion a nod to the ultimate disappointment in food related release punnery. we asked chocky to come on board for remix duties, once he d told us which was his favourite pickle, his answer we ll take to our graves. chocky has been winning plaudits for his deep dubby jazzy grooves through artful division, nature soul music, roots for bloom and audio parallax etc, and here he s on great form with, er, a deep dubby jazzy re-imaging, lovely stuff.

ltd pressing ...on the magic movement s 5th phenomena, sound wizards noema & dreems (of multi-culti records) invite you on a journey to the tropical depths of a world beyond. close your eyes, step outside your sphere of being and find yourself in the animal empire . this afro inspired jungle techno swings with a dubby melody and hypnotizing bells while the driving bassline enhances the macumba vibe. for those affected by swirling sonics beware the vertiginous breakdown, where all seems lost for a brief moment of madness. flip the record and hear the sound of aztec acid disco on the rise . with a lot of love for the detail, flute, percussive guitar and shamanic vocals get you into the groove. after a little hang out with the local jaguar warriors the 303 soars up for a flight over the pyramids, until an elevating melody takes this intense beast right into the glowing morning sun.

zweiter sampler von ibiza-dj chris coco, kurator der real ibiza-serie, und jim breese, resident-dj im café mambo. 13 hervorragende balearic-tunes, darunter neuen tracks von faze action und horsebeach, neue beach-house-versionen der 80s klassiker good life- (inner city) und hangin on a string (loose ends), stereolab-sängerin laetitia sadier mit einem dubby digi-reggae-tune, sowie vinyl-exklusiv sacha puttnam mit einem cover des abrahams theme aus dem chariots of fire soundtrack.

all good things take time, aussteiger said once. and indeed, it took a serious amount of time to get everything set for what soon will be known as dub disco s first release! we’ve been digging deep inside his tune collection. not only to make sure that the first three-tracker is a belter, but that it also showcases exactly the kind of musical approach we wanted as our personal imprint: to hell with a boring and homogeneous release that only represents one genre! we were looking for something that stands for itself, something that tells a story, something that is representative for what the artist stands for in a musical sense. and after a tedious quest, we carefully curated something we think is dope! kicking off the number one is a track disclosing the joint forces of berlin-based collective of musicians los wawis and aussteiger s capabilities as a remixer. here appears a psychedelic version of the track, which is carried by gentle guitars, a dubby bassline as well as the funky-trippy synthesizers that usher a tropical vibe onto the dancefloors. the starter on the flip is entitled “heimat” and comes around as a melancholic interpretation of aussteiger’s time in exile, a period that enabled him to craft his very own style. there is not much to say about this bomb that the ear doesn t catch instantly: this one is an honest earworm, with it s irresistibly arranged horns and a pervasive and driving bassline. to finish everything off, we went for a nasty banger, that carefully blends different aspects of the raving side of dance music. the electrifying broken beat and it’s haunting bassline are blended with an intense influence of acid.

four floaty dubs & re-rubs from san francisco s ryan bishop aka the beat broker (bear funk, flexx, adult contemporary, etc). many heads probably best know ryan as the brains behind dream chimney, one of the longest-running and most consistently interesting online hangouts for like-minded music freaks. this 12- busts loose with -satin kimono,- a funky floor-filler with the most perfect aor song title in existence. -make it happen- cools the a-side down with a mellow yet uplifting soft rock groover, dubby voices beckon the listener to break free and never look back. -honey it s you- is a pumped up edit of an old chimney classic and was crafted specifically as a wedding gift for fellow dream chimney member hatchback - now available for the first time in a physical format! larceny dub soars to new heights of aor bliss, featuring an extensive re-working of a record that was passed along to ryan by an ex-deadhead neighbor.

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after showcasing the debut releases from the high on wye quintet (magic mountain high, soulphiction and steevio) and monoak, the freerotation label returns with a various artists 12” featuring four more artists intrinsically linked by the annual festival. anthony child, aka surgeon, has been a regular fixture since first appearing at freerotation in 2011. his recent exploration of modular synthesis and use of the buchla music easel has found a home in the ambient yurt at the festival, and equally has manifested in album projects such as 2015’s electronic recordings from maui jungle vol 1. “unconscious fearless determination” follows on from this more experimental, less dancefloor-focused side to child’s work, while still pulsing with the techno fundamentals that quickly defined him back in the mid ‘90s. duckett hails from north wales, and has been a key part of the freerotation fabric since the beginning of the event. after some releases on mindtours, mindyourhead and sthlmaudio back in the mid-‘00s, his music has started to reach a new audience through releases on untilmyheartstops and a clutch of lauded live performances. “breaks my heart when i remember that day” captures the alien synthesis and emotional heft that singles duckett out as such a remarkable artist. steevio is the co-founder of freerotation and mindtours records, responsible for a huge swathe of techno releases reaching back to the ‘90s. as well as his releases on mindtours, he has recently appeared on untilmyheartstops and in collaboration with pev on schmorgabsord, and is set to appear on russ gabriel’s new label rivers of groove. with its expressive swells of off-kilter melody and snaking drum lines, “pendulum” continues the thread of exploration steevio has been following on his journey into experimental modular techno. tom ellis has been prolifically issuing forth material in a soul-enriched space in between house, techno and funk for more than ten years. from running the acclaimed trimsound label to releasing albums and singles on telegraph, archipel, hartchef discos and more recently ethereal sound to name but a few, tom’s recorded work and immersive live performances continue to reach out to new moods and timbres. “as a take” finds tom at his most reflective, layering on dubby effects and organic instrumentation in a truly meditative end to the ep.

no waves is a new label based in israel focused on deep & dubby sounds first release is by label owner stephan bazbaz who delivers 2 tracks with a solid groove and a spacey dub atmosphere, followed by a superb remix from oskar offermann.

the new bomb on echocord colour comes from mike dehnert. mike already released several eps on echocord colour, and we are happy and proud to have him back. this ep contains 3 powerfull techno-tracks with dubby elements, typical stripped down mike dehnert sound, perfect for the peak time dancefloor. mike dehnert is mostly known from his own imprint, the raw techno label fachwerk which he has been running since 2007. he is also releasing on other respected labels like delsin, clone basement series and deeply rooted house.

this new vinyl from gynoid s sub-label translucent is a strong dub techno ep from kristian heikkila featuring the lovely petra valej on moody vocals. added are remixes from legendary samuel l session with a techy uplifting version, advanced human with a sharp, dubby techno version and to round off the release we also get a tooled up, instrumental dj edit. all sure ingredients that make this wax complete, dark and beautiful.

karen gwyer and beatrice dillon join forces for a limited 12- release on alien jams. both artists find themselves deeply ingrained in london s vibrant electronics scene, however these two musicians approach their sound from two distinctly different angles. dillon s -curl- combines synthesised percussive effects with dubby analogue tones - maintaining the avant garde sensibilities of her blues dances 12- on where to now? - while the synths of gwyer s -common soundproofing myths- wail like sirens before falling into intoxicating acid territory. please note that this is a vinyl release only.

played by: matt rivem (goshawk/rhythm plate), monsieur cedric (serie limitee), yse saint laur ant **, shaka (kolourltd, balance alliance)
four tracks, four producers. one label regular, three new recruits. four different takes on the deep house sound that we know and love here at pft. label regular/boss goshawk kicks things off with the dubby slo-mo house grooves of take you home which has a raw hypnotic disco inflected groove complete with chopped up vocals. serious biznizz. tatsu (aka dj isaac indart from the puro crew in palma, mallorca) offers up the bumping deep vibes on walk away - think snapping snares, square wave basslines and sunkissed pads. warm. tim tonal is most notably known for being part of the alphadogs, whose incredible bonelicker ep on diy is an all-time free party classic. he supplies another sure fire party starter with love what u feel , nottingham soundsystem house at it s finest finally, coming straight out of bordeaux is leon revol (apersonal) with the sublime tape loop - a rolling, locked in groove with a fantastic arrangement which keeps the groove interesting throughout.

returning to music is love after his 2 sell out records is the man liam geddes, and we think this time we ve caught him at his purest. this ep is absolute fire! his 3rd outing for the label is a deep and dubby affair but with a musicality and rhythm thats going to make this one popular with a wide range of djs.

after five well-respected digital releases with the likes of frazer campbell and iuly.b, munster/berlin based onegroove records drops its first vinyl release with 3 friendly minimal groovers. very playful rimshot madness by iuly.b on side a, floegel and retza keeping it dubby on the flipside.

auf seinem neuen soloalbum glänzt der schwedische produzent dan lissvik mit seiner typisch balearischen soundsignatur aus sanften gitarren, entspannten bässen, dubby disco und sonnendurchtränkter psychedelia. und knüpft nahtlos an die erfolge mit seinem partner rasmus hägg und deren projekt studio an, als sie mit ihrem debüt * west coast* 2006 das ibiza-album des jahres ablieferten, dass es sogar in die jahres-top 10 der londoner rough trade-läden schaffte.

an eclectic vinyl made by two young french producers, one jazzy old school , two minimal melodious and one groovy dub house track

we proudly present to you the second blissful vinyl only release on capodopere records headed by mihai pol. side a will throw you inside a finger-snapping track with a satisfying beat that will be shadowing the composition for all the ten minutes of your experience. going to the b side - dreamy keys and ambient sounds are the ones that guide this piece of art, leaving a hypnotic state - followed by an atmospheric and dubby finale. taste it yourself.

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we are proud to announce a new member to the echocord family, we have signed the super talented tomas rubeck. he is known for his releases on labels like, animal farm, amadeus, fifth interval, telrae and more. based in the midlands (uk) where post industrial decay fringes with an idyllic rural backdrop, it may not be too much of a surprise as to where aspiring artist tomas rubeck takes his lead on inspiration for his music. with an ear for detailed production and a self confessed perfectionist when it comes to sound design and artistic flare, its clear as to why his records seem refreshingly different. his first ep on echocord contains 3 heavy powerfull dubby tracks, all for the dancefloor.

hans berg and johanna knutsson return to the ufo station with their fourth release, a powerful trippy trip, through warped time and space. and guess who was waiting for them at the station? well,none other than fellow space traveller dungeon acid, who delivers a remix that just might knock your space pants off. the title track alien power is obviously inspired by the quantum fusion core phase shift warp power engine that drives the ufo station, a steady beat to keep you on the right side of the force, whereas the dungeon acid remix is a musical interpretation of the great warp speed interdimensional flux mishap of the year 2216. the track dubby is so named because it inherently describes the core feeling of the track! alien choirs and synched synths meet long delay lines in this dreamy piece.

reviously unreleased schizo post-punk/moogy folk score to 1983 british tv scouse-ploitation drama one summer (remember billy and icky?) from the vault of kate bush, serge gainsbourg and david bowie’s best-kept secret session man alan parker. inducing abject fear in protective parents and a street smart swagger amongst clued-up youths, this adaptation of a coming of age pastoral thriller by a reluctant willy russell broke new boundaries pinpointing a cultural teenage void between post punk activism and the acid house years while arguably giving thatcherite telly addicts a tiny kick up the arse. scored by legendary kpm/de wolfe library musician alan parker, this score retains a genre defying personality, pinpointing the stylistic essence of the era while successfully switching from barren rumble fish funk, pastoral moog noodlings, pentangular folk, 80’s post-punk rhythms with hints of dubby

sasaki hiroaki is a minimal techno/minimal house artist from japan. his label * yotsume-music* has just released its 3rd ep. the 1st ep (recorded in -yone-ko rework-) is highly sought after on dicogs, whilst the new icon ep resembles these floating pads combined with a very tight sound machine rhythm on its four minimal techno and minimal house tracks. a1 * circle* brings a sorrow sound loop whilst a2 * forever* features a hypnotic synth pattern. the b side relies heavily on floating pads with * icon* and brings a dubby, deep sea feeling with b2 *kaii* . all 4 minimal techno/ minimal house tracks!!!

hot off the heals of open 001 frazer campbell delves even deeper for his new .elliot.project. imprint. beautiful, contemplative 12- - dubby, trippy, oceanic excursions... strictly limited to 200 copies!

summer, sunshine, feeling good - for their long desired debut album mollono.bass & ava asante take this great essence of life to compose a unique kind of electronic music. by combining the catchiness of their solid grooves with a touching violin and a breathtaking voice they create a magical journey that will make you feel like birds flying high. while some tracks are bursting with euphoria, others swing along with dubby easiness - and all of them will touch your soul deep inside.

leap is back! #006 of the catalogue offers two deep journeys by label operator a:lex on the a-side: “soul shower” cuts to the chase with dubby toms, shuffling hats, sharp-ass claps and an infectious warm synth progression that manifests that “body thang” referred to sample-wise. “long way to detroit” is a groover of a mpc-styled workout that stitches together various voices that comment on the city of cities all the while shuffling hard snares around a bubbling baseline - laid-back reminiscence guaranteed. the flip side features one hell of a funky jam entitled “places (live take)” ripped straight from a modular acid session conducted by the mysterious outfit richmond wagner. sparkling hats sprinkled over relentlessly warping bleeps and a thumper of a kickdrum will make crowds go off their heads during upcoming festival season as in any place alike.

our third release untitled emerges as a moody four tracker born in matteo luis home studio. the title track is the driest start off there could be. it monotonously heads for the tracks climax in manner of a cyclone, a straight stomper that evolves its full strength within its last solution, surprising with an acidic and dubby face that makes you want to dive right into the dashing structure of its last minutes.

politics of dancing records returns with two fresh tunes from the hot french duo two diggers. hanfry martinez and label bosses politics of dancing are on the remix duty. el amanecer is groovy as hell with a bouncy bassline and deep atmospheres. politics of dancing turns it into a peak time track with a killer bassline. get some music is a loop that goes straight to the head, with funky vocals. hanfry martinez delivers a stunning techy and dubby remix for some late night action. another essential release from the parisian deep house imprint.

the playgrounds 8th release comes from japanese artist kez ym. his ability to blend soul-infused house and disco seamlessly is revered by many. four solid tracks with the a-side featuring strong and deep grooves, while the b-side feels warm and dubby. vinyl only release (no digital!).

the keyboard mashers release their 7th edition as with the last 6 its a mixed bag taking in spacey disco,whacked out dubby chanson and a tripped out to tribute to the mysterious kendo nagaski don of the 70s and early 80s uk wrestlers.

vinyl only , just 200 copies
contium, the berlin based producers release a new ep this spring. this second vinyl explores three distinct shades of techno: metroide , a floor-quake guaranteed, essential ride on side a. on the flip side, ‘cryllion , a departure into mesmerizing dubby soundscapes and the p-wave remixed by yoshitaca complete the voyage displaying splendid sonic treatment.

one of the most charismatic and respected djs in poland, eltron (aka eltron john) presents what is probably the most expressely club-oriented record in transatlantyk history. his four track offering sounds much like his sets - ferocious and subtle, raw and sophisticated at the same time. the main mix of b&s blends druggy deepness inspired by the vibe of 90s tribal america with uk funky riddims, creating the sort of pneumatic house groove that never fails to get the party rocking. this simple, yet meticulously produced tune has already been road-tested and received enthusiastic feedback from a number of jocks around europe, and the vinyl version seems destined to strengthen its deserved banger-with-a-message status. the dub version of fuses layers of darker, industrial bleeps with a classic break and a rather healthy dose of echo. trippy and rough, yet exhilarating - it is exactly the kind of track you want to hear in a dark warehouse. switch to the b-side for the light , where sampled vocals, pitched-down drums and fuzzy pads are combined to form a unique specimen of lo-fi r n b, eltron-style. this hazy groove is guaranteed to guide dancers ever-so-gently into the light of the morning. finally, reprise exposes the bare bones of the original. with its dubby, in-your-face quality, it is one for the track heads, definitely.

micronation is the frank agrarios new label. after some key releases on internasjonal, tom tom disco and maxi discs frank decided to start his own vinyl label. micronation is a declaration of independence, frank makes his own rules, passports and stamps, while music is the currency. 02. percussion, deep bases and franks trademark dubby dealys are all there. bottin provides a killer rmx ready to destroy any dancefloor. early support from soul clap, jimpster, munk, swayzak, mammarella and thomas von party.

globetrotting dj and producer luca venezia, better known as curses, indulges in his nocturnal and romantic side, revealing a penchant for dark basslines. jetzt oder nie opens proceedings with a straightforward bass and infectious arpeggio line. sebastian voigt s reinterpretation keeps the focus in the deep techno territory, introducing a steady paced and anxious facet. stepping into an industrial influenced soundscape, power of darkness revolves around the hypnotic vocal hook, gradually transcending the listener into a late-night dancefloor trance. infinity maker plays on the mesmerising repetition of the initial coarse drum pads, resulting in a straight-up techno tool. the synth lead stays in the deep end, progressing to a beautifully dubby and atmospheric finale.