the man like octo octa: best known for his still devastating let me see you cut for 100% silk, the brooklyn producer graces running back with four fine cuts. creating the new, while respecting the old, the more times ep features heavy house (more times), twitchy house (fever dream), dubby house (take me to the dark) and breakbeat house with due respect to ltj bukem (dresses). thats a lot of house for your money. music for clubs and places that would like to be clubs. watch out for octo octa on the back of the brilliant cover.

the occasional (but always excellent) street edits series returns, this time with a trio of high-grade scalpel works from chicago re-edit hero rahaan. as usual, the source material is dusty and obscure, and the reworks revelatory. -city of disco- is in many ways typical of rahaan s work, with carefully cuts and loops being used to create a thumping, house style groove (admittedly one that pays due reverence to the source material). there s more of a celebratory, soulful feel about the impeccable -strung out-, which turns a little-known disco-soul gem into a huggable dancefloor classic. best of all, though, is -brighten you up-, which sits somewhere between later electrofunk and early house, a proto-proto gem, perhaps. either way, it s a killer.

repress alert. the second release on kutmahs izwid imprint is a rare collection of bugged out electronic soul from the los angeles-based vocalist, producer and poet, seven davis jr. the lost tapes vol. 1 spans 12 years of experimental, cosmic out-of-body-and-mind music, of mostly four and eight track recordings once lost in storage via a lengthly hiatus due to drug addiction and depression

simone gatto, with his second release on out-er holzwege ep, confirms his artistic maturity and his serene approach to music and life, even if on ones way the paths can get broken. due to a perfect use and combination of prophet 12, arturia minibrute, virus and x-base drum machine, the sounds transmit deep and pondering thoughts the artist has experienced, peaceful in some cases, troubling in others. each track represents a motion against the difficulties of life: happy and discouraging moments happen and alternate, our actions cause consequences, and everything have to be faced somehow. the synths are melodious, timid and gloomy at the same time, indicating that happenings arrive, interchange and pass over. the patterns are detroit inspired and the beats always soft and gentle, never impetuous, while ambient and pads go with the groovy wave created by kicks, hi hats and basses. a journey that has to be lived, any development it brings.

after debuting on no.19 music in 2012 with his still excellent *so good ep*, mexa records boss and serious mexican house talent louie fresco is back on the label with a brand new release, arabian sexcapade. this single is the second off his forthcoming full length album, due for release on no.19 music in may and comes backed with not one but two remixes from house godfather dennis ferrer, plus one from highly respected duo frank & tony aka francis harris and anthony collins.

as one third of sa-ra creative partners shafiq husayn helped change the world, producing, writing and collaborating with a diverse cast of artists, from common to kanye, jill scott to j dilla and erykah badu, the aspects of music that sa-ra helped reintroduce to hip hop and rnb can be heard today throughout the current musical climate. citing the influence of the greats like george clinton, prince, herbie hancock and jimi hendrix, shafiqs sky high level of quality and musicality is noted and admired all over the world. featuring anderson paak (formerly know as breezy lovejoy), *it s better for you* is the first song lifted from forthcoming album the l&#8734,,,p, a project that includes collaborations with the likes of hiatus kayote, thundercat, miguel atwood ferguson, fatima and many more. due for release early 2015. this is the first solo work from shafiq since 2009s the critically lauded album en-a-free-ka.

panel trax has grown international due to the producers and the trax being played abroad. the label is releasing trax in the spectrum of techno, acid, minimal, detroit, ambient and dub. it is into oldschool a new things as well but doesnt want to follow the actual trends. it just has a focus on atmosphere and sounding.

octave minds, the group composed of chilly gonzales & producer boyz noise has a self-titled project due for release on september 15th. the 12-track project has one lone feature, the vibrant and child like fun of tap dance featuring chance the rapper and the social experiment

super rhythm trax follows up mike ashs immense return to acid ep with another smasher. with a slew of releases due to drop on some very respected labels in the coming months, djs dj, jerome hill steps up and serves up 3 tracks of pure groove acid music. owner over at dont recordings and fat hop, jerome zones in on that ultra-vibe and takes you back whilst keeping you up to date in a style all of his own. never one to release music for the sake of it, paper bag acid is finally seeing a vinyl release after being tried and tested extensively on the airwaves of londons finest rinse and kool fm and in the clubs and festivals over the summer. this ones a killer!

beta 2 makes his over-due return to the camp with three slices of freshness, two of which feature vocalist steo. dublins finest are welcomed back with open arms!

limited-edition vinyl sampler of a new digital compilation due to drop at the end of september on music for dreams. *music for dreams - the sunset sessions #2* is a 50-track album compiled by esteemed balearic, ambient and techno dj/producer kenneth bager (aka dr baker), also head of the music for dreams imprint, plus promoter of coma club and apple flower festival in denmark. kenneth has used his wealth of experience and knowledge to pull together an top eclectic selection of revered names such as dusty springfield, roisin murphy, javier bergia, hollie cook, todd terje, nils frahm, faze action and jan akkerman alongside recent balearic favourites such as mop mop, baby alpaca and habibeats.

ocoeurs latest album a parallel life finds franck zaragoza showcasing his adeptness at fusing thoughtfully crafted melodies with twitchingly syncopated techno. in a recent interview berlin music portal kultmucke introduced zaragoza something of an idm prodigy and while thats a fair summation due to his preference for malleable beatwork and his use of heavily processed field recordings there is more there than simple glitchery. zaragozas melodies, while often shrouded in hazes of static, affect the cinematic minimalism of modern composition. these such comparisons put him stylistically hovering somewhere between the likes of arovane and max richter which is no meager feat. a parallel life aches, breathes, pulsates and is forever churning. it has a subliminal soul that is all too often a casualty of electronic music of this style. the vinyl lp includes a download code.

myna music started almost over 14 years ago on vinyl and after a break from the vinyl its now going back to its roots and releasing vinyl again due to popular demand from da sunlounge & myna music fans.

*somebody* is the first single from the new aurra album *body rock* due out later this year on family groove records. once again the world gets to experience a lost disco-funk masterpiece providing another glimpse into the genius mind of slave founding-member steve washington & brides of funkenstein / p-funk singer sheila horne. body rock will be the second and final unearthing of the lost but found master tapes originally recorded for quincy jones qwest imprint in 1984. slap bass, heavy synths, linn drum, sultry vocals... this is modern funk at its finest!
the 24-track master tapes were transferred digitally and then mixed on an ssl board by kamal humphrey at his all-analog flying carpet studios in los angeles. the result is a full sound enhanced by the natural analog process using todays digital technology only when needed to clean up the files.
da-m-funk adds a bit of dirt and grime by putting his signature re-freak on the track. a confirmation from los angeles ambassador of boogie funk that this is in fact the the un-cut funk and nothing but the funk.

finally the time has come! after a long 6-year wait the third edition of the popular computer incarnations for world peace series is due to release very soon. the idle time will be rewarded with a bunch of stunners: tracks by georges rodi & dave sarkys, brenda & the beach balls and anna domino will be featured on the compilation selected by sonar kollektiv-a&r-manager alex barck. of which more later, when the release is ready. to start with, an outright highlight of this set is gonna come out as a pre-release 12inch including two contemporary reinterpretations.

usually found in partnership with blocks on their own narratives imprint, here we find escher flying solo with two beautifully contrasting compositions. deep architecture has already been causing a big stir online due to its wild time signature and off-beat percussive patterns. physically its drum & bass, but mentally its most definitely techno as it pummels with loopy drum insistency. spirit bounce, meanwhile, is a stark and breezy stepper that oozes space and shimmers with emotive synths. its a simple but soulful synthesis many have attempted over the year but only few have mastered... klute, marcus intalex and now escher, too. the return of 31 has been one of d&bs best stories so far this year.

groove line records completes the summer schedule with the third 12” in our series of properly licensed rare disco / funk reissues. next up is another title from the collector’s holy grail, the brothers’ promo 12” for the 1976 album don t stop now. this features one of the most sought after instrumental tracks of the 1970 s, under the skin. a luscious disco orchestration with full horn and string sections playing alongside an infectious conga groove played and arranged by warren schatz and his band, the brothers. the second side has long versions of two tracks from the album, brothers theme and make love. both tracks have the same hallmark of luxurious string and brass sections as under the skin with the brothers providing the driving grooves and bhen lanzaroni coming to the fore with his keyboard skills. all groove line records releases are fully licensed and taken from the original master tapes, remastered by nick robbins at sound mastering, and cut by matt colton at alchemy (mastering engineer of the year 2013). all vinyl is heavy weight 180g manufactured optimal media in germany, one of the world’s finest pressing plants. groove line records cut no corners when making sure that each and every one of our releases has the highest quality performance possible. the next three 12s are due in the autumn. groove line records’ deluxe reissue of under the skin is an essential purchase for any serious disco, jazz or funk vinyl collector who demands the very best in quality vinyl pressings

dj dag is undoubtedly ranked as one of the german dj legends and just celebrated his 29th dj anniversary. arisen from the early frankfurt techno scene and well known due to his residencies at dorian gray, omen or u60311 and his consistently gigs at space ibiza. alongside his studio partner matthew kramer we are welcoming dj dag to the weplay label! with *follow me* these guys really flashing your ears and mind: 2k14-sound but still with an old-school vibe, hypnotic and dreamy but still driving atmosphere – an extraordinary mixture only dag and matthew can do!

muscle is the new single from gwilym gold, and the first release on hymn, a new record label founded by eddie peake in collaboration with the vinyl factory. due for release on 14 july, the single comes backed with a remix by beam.

in what is a momentous occasion for soma records, we hit the milestone 400th release of the label and who better to see this in than label heads slam as they lead up to their new album due to drop this october. soma are proud to present the double a sided rotary/catacoustics. slam have been locked away in the studio these past months working hard on their latest album which sees them look to past machines and new technologies to form the base of this new album. these album sessions have spawned two raucous tracks that state where the veteran producers are with their sound. these tracks have the dance floor firmly in mind and display the years of experience slam have in knowing what exactly will whip up a storm.

seven years after his last lp on alpha house, argentinas franco cinelli has finished his next full length, all frequencies, due for release on esperanza in may 2014. over the course of the last 15 years, cinelli has released countless eps on labels like bass culture, airdrop and ilian tape and has proven himself to be a master of the groove, be it a house, techno or disco infected one. this new album encapsulates all that and channels his decades of musical experience into one album that has the dance floor as a common denominator.

antinote welcomes d.k. - first antinote release for the dude - first lp for antinote. it features 8 tracks of color full house & laid back boogie for your pool parties. this is the perfect record for your sexy dates &/or your long hot nights. rent a red sport car & put the music on. 100% sure your girlfriend gonna dig d.k s music. 100% summer vibez.

an ep almost 5 years in the making, these tracks from ron basejam (of crazy p) were some of the early inspiration for the launch of razor-n-tape and are finally getting their due on a slab of 180-gram wax! boogie flavors all around on these 3 rare digs, sporting a nice range of playable tempos, and all touched with rbs signature classy production approach. been heard in rons and rnt dj sets for years, and now they are all yours! pressed on 180g vinyl with hand stamped label.

keeping in line with the trademark birdsmakingmachine sound, comes the fifth release on their self-entitled label, bmm 004. with a more straight-to-the-point approach than its predecessor, the ep starts off on the dance floor, with rumbling bass lines and heavy metallic snares juggling with effects-laden delicacies on the a1s >ahora vengo<. the arrival of >ash but not arthur< on the a2 calms things down bit and takes the listener for a gentle journey through ambient pads and cleverly swinging hi hats, while on the flip, things get a little more bouncy in >oscars critical jack<, which is mostly due to the fact its main ingredient – the solid playful bass line – blends effortlessly with the higher frequency spices, keys, strings and rhythmic parts. the end credits roll down with >bonfume<, another relatively smooth yet jacking swinger that could either be used to kick it up a notch in a warm-up set or be danced to while finding yourself at an afterhour.

it is with great joy that we present the first kreattones release. for this first release we picked the talented robot love and his super sentimental track *geometry*. this track is a true masterpiece and reveals great attention to detail and construction, never forgetting the feeling and message. we count also with two outstanding remixes in our premiere. one by the unique john tejada, bringing back memories and transporting the listener into a whole new world, due to the gorgeous and complex melody that he created. and another by ben hoo, exploring the elements and turning the original track into a deep and hypnotic journey, full of content and emotion.

making his debut on one records, montreals paolo rocco gets set to release the exceptional gates of sand due to be released in time for summer sun. the release is completed with three killer remixes at the hands of jack wickham, ed davenport and adam shelton.

!! attention !! - due a pressing plant mistake item is delayed.
bangin hard techno on transparent green vinyl.

classic detroit techno

the cellar boyz *pay me* is taken from ben cenacs timeless cozmic house ep on thug records. pay me which was recorded in 1986 is the only track from the cozmic house e.p that had available parts. the stems for deeper & deeper, seems to me & who loves you were never recorded. this was due to the fact that all of bens projects through out the 90s were tracked midi only at mix down, with only the vocals being recorded to tape! thug would never have had the opportunity to release ben cenacs cozmic house 12 inch if it had not been for simoncino. simoncino did all the a&r for the record. a gift not only for thug but any fans of ben cenacs amazing productions. with that in mind, simoncino has provided 2 remixed versions of pay me, alongside a remix from close friend nicholas!

providing a glimpse of great things to come, patrice scott offers up the euphonium ep, a sampler for his highly anticipated full-length album entitled euphonium, due in late fall 2014. all untitled, each track is a reward unto itself. enjoy the signature sounds and keep your ears to the ground

cgi is proud to present the debut of 2 new duos who are experts at making their synths and sequencers sweat divine moisture. lyman-alpha forest is a new collaborative project between producers grey people (proper trax, finale sessions) and talk (deconstructure). as a duo they work to bring acid into new territories with their heavy, low-slung approach to producing melodic-and-spacious yet tight-and-focused slow-burning club-weapons. whether or not this is due to a stroke of compositional genius or if it is simply a side effect of the high levels of sizzurp found in the tap water in their hometown of nashville is irrelevant, but the effect is intoxicating all the same. travel 7 hours up i-65 and you will end up somewhere in chicago where afterburner spends long cold winter nights painting vivid synthesized tapestries as epic as the citys skyline. the duo of nicholas reed (windbreaker) and travis thatcher (voice of saturn) employ an aresnal of modular and analog gear to produce lushly cinematic tracks that chug along like classic moroder productions while simultaneously evoking the rich melodicism of kraftwerk. whether you listen to them at home in the headphones or on the dancefloor in the club, these tracks will take you on a wild ride.

pupkulies & rebecca, a three person musical collective whose members janosch and rebecca blaul as well as sepp singwald reside in würzburg and berlin have developed into a veritable force in the european club scene due to their recent releases and largely through word of mouth.

vin sol & matrixxman return with their second double-header of remixes of one of the most distinctive voices in modern music, revisiting two of the hallowed songstress classics from the 80s. first up is the beautiful *never thought* which has been given the remix treatment many times before due to the accapella being on the original 12 inch. here vs & m add early 90s house flourishes - warm pads, deep chords and the original vocal seeping in and out of the mix, whilst elements slowly start to build up for what is a pretty ecstatic house rework of a classic. simple and effective. fans of innervisions wont be disappointed! on the flip, *love is stronger* is a mellower take on one of her signature hits. sticking to a cool 110 bpm tempo, it has got a bubbly, woozy late sunday afternoon vibe emanating from the first 4 bars. another solid rework from the vin sol & matrixxman camp!

visibility is a trap is the new ep by dalhous, comprised of four originals together with a masterfully understated regis remix of *he was human and belonged with humans*. the ep heralds the arrival of the edinburgh-based projects sophomore album, will to be well, due out on blackest ever black in early summer 2014.

david moleon cleverly shifts between the more sample based works and some harsh techno tracks on this well balanced 4 track release. san salvador is set to be one of this summers harder techno hits due to its funky atmosphere and recognizable sample.

a long over-due return to the edits series. 3 fresh re-works from the stupid human crates.

so it begins, our good friends zoo look kindly kick off the abstract culture legacy, due out late this year the duo have worked out 2 awesome original cuts that each get remixed by some fine talent, together like this is the a-side and made with the dancefloor in mind, check it!

jorge c. is not only a great producer (who was also signed by the legendary detroit matrix label), but also label owner of the well known chile based ojo de apolo. jorges music is strongly rooted in detroit deep house, chicago jack sounds and mid-nineties peak time housemusic, but also known to just as easily fuse a wide variety of other styles including dub, experimental electronica, future jazz, nu wave, disco, afro beats & particularly 80ies rare funk. check *love song*, an absolut party firecracker fused with funk elements which really freaked us away. dan piu aka george b. from allstarr motomusic re-worked jorges *jam* song slightly by adding some cool cuts and jazz chords. big shouts to our graphic artist and multi talent popshop, who always delivers 100% quality. pressing on red coloured & marbled vinyl.

the debut full-length by achterbahn d amour (johannes iron curtis paluka and jurgen jool albert), captures two artists coaxing the most emotional sounds to date out of classic roland boxes. the album is the natural extension of the duos live rooted sound, further defining the oblique dance moves contained on their three acid test eps. they demonstrate a true reverence for the 303 and 606. on odd movements, lush pads and abrupt toms create a literal pedestal for the bassline machine. the duo have hit on a sound well-suited for dark rooms and towering sound systems. due in jan, 2014

disco infected techno! vinyl only - limited edition of 300 units.
may not play this in world regions that are contaminetd by homophopic or religious extremists. you may be arrested or killed due to homosexual propaganda. only for dropping to an open minded crowd in the free world ...

straight out of st petersburg comes a brand new drum & bass label from russia with a lot of love. an offshoot of already established audio plants recordings, burelom (pronounced boorelom) is the russian word describing rugged outdoor terrain, windswept landscapes and fallen trees. this image sets a precedent for the music to follow, expect some of the most breathtaking d&b from deep, dark sonics through to ethereal vocal-led dance floor infusions, starting with release number 1 due january 2014.

originally released on rebirth in 2010 boing pop and kisses from new york with love by tevo howard gets a re-release due to big demand!

originally released on rebirth in 2010 >boing pop< by tevo howard gets a re-release on another limited 10inch due to big demand

for his new ep nicolas aftalion is still paying his due respects to the early house meisters. 3 brand new trax of heavily ny influenced house music. still old school but always fresh. from paris with love, thats some serious shit! is a record label dedicated to old house music and to dancers. following the steps of kerry chandler, mr. fingers, ron trent, masters at work and so on... away from the hype, we want to bring back the spirit of the early 90s when house music was not only music, but a communion of body, soul, freedom and love. we hope to get you with us... in the dance, in the club. now ride on the sound.

the modern deep left quartet is back. well actually, it never really went away, but due to contractual obligations they had been releasing as cobblestone jazz the past few years. so its high time that the projects are re-branded as originally intended, and this release marks that foray into quirky techno and mid-tempo goodness.

for this 4th release, we decided to bring you guys one of the best producer right now : kuba sojka !!!the analog man, his continued music production has focused on collaboration with the chicago mathematics recordings label, which presents his more jazzy and soulful face, but not only through the >bright shadow of a star< ep, but from a bigger thanks to the album >mysterious intrigue< released on 2x12<. that release boldly displayed how kuba can combine a bit of the artistic world in jazz and underground club sound of detroit techno and chicago house. this alone didnt confirm the listeners of his music. it was also due to the fact that he presents a real and sincere vibe and is open to new and developing sounds world-wide. as you guys can expect from the man, those cuts are clearly inspired by undergound resistance, dopplereffect, minimal wave & the chicago house sound. the title track >future mind< is a perfect example of those influences, for us it already sounds like an instant classic. the 5 other tracks >revolution<, >walk on moon<, >adventures into the unknown

polytone recordings first mini-jubilee is due, and congratulations coming in directly from detroit and berlin! first felicitator is terrence dixon of tresor fame. his track pacers is an intriguing 10-minute-journey. on the flip we find spirals a stirring track from iron curtis. after his remix for matthias vogts together as one (pltr004) the berlin based producer delivers his first original for polytone

massively anticipated debut album from ron morelli, founder/boss of acclaimed brooklyn label l.i.e.s. (resident advisor #1 label of the year 2012, amongst many other accolades), *spit* is the first in a trio of related releases from morelli due on hospital productions in the coming months. the album features 8 electronic variants, from house and industrial tape experiments to saturated metallic beat tracks. mastered and cut by matt colton at alchemy. there is so much that could be said about ron morelli, his l.i.e.s. label, or the fact that his debut album comes to you via hospital productions, but instead, here are some words from the man himself: i m a regular guy, enjoy a good steak, drinking beer, and occasionally a game of pro basketball, republican talk radio ... you know ... all the good stuff.

leader of the new wave of belgian artists, cupp cave unleashes his first set of tracks since last years mini album retina waves. nvmb is more focused and dancefloor friendly than his previous release - cupp cave is currently putting the finishing touches to his debut album, due on ramp in 2014.