one half of africans with mainframes, with a hard-swinging, two-one-two combo of hazy, nineties soul patrol and romping stomping chicago house, for kassem mosses label

for moss co. s fourth release, and first solo artist ep, they look to londons antony difrancesco. antony s selective output on other london labels like fuse and othertones, has seen regular support from the highest echelons of house and techno. his enviable collection of hardware, and seemingly endless flow of creative ideas, are displayed brilliantly on mossv004. the record opens with vio - a mystical track, filled with toms, bass and groove tied together with ethnic strings and an eerie pad. left takes more of an experimental turn, with playful bass bouncing around the spectrum, complemented with analogue squelches. a beautifully warm pad brings an element of romance to the track, and crisp tops keep it dance-floor focused. on the remix, martinez uses his signature concealed sound to devastating effect, transforming track into a sleek, minimalistic, late-night affair.

the summer of 2015 sees gruuv celebrate 5 years in the game. we have put together a brand new compilation featuring 25 of our favourite artists, which will be released as 6 x 4 track vinyl releases every two weeks throughout the summer and features artwork from the renowned victoria topping. each ep will be released on limited edition vinyl, with a free poster and sticker inside, uniquely stamped from 001 - 500.
thanks to everyone involved, all around the world. music provides the greatest unity. it strips away indifferences, supersedes language, nationality, culture, all defining human factors, and leaves one common thing we can all interpret, sound.

modini is back! they come correct with their follow up to their dabj debut turk from last year, this one is an even deeper bass laden, warehouse affair that won t hang around long either. so do not sleep! strictly limited with another cool inlay designed by dan axon. see if you can guess what this one represents.

soul jazz records new sounds of the universe: art + sound 2012-15 is a new double album cd (and two separate volumes of double-vinyl) featuring a line-up of some of the most forward-thinking and progressive artists and producers working with electronic music around the world today. the limited edition double vinyl comes in gatefold sleeve with full artwork.

maintaining the focus firmly on the underground and keeping that no-frills party vibe running throughout their output, music is love keep things flowing at a steady pace with their 12th release. dedicated to continually curating original ideas, the premise behind mil012 is all about the label paying homage to their most prominent musical influences. leading the way behind the new concept entitled tribute, head-honcho oli furness teams up with one of his favourite producers - chicago house legend paul johnson - for a four track ep, with two tracks from either producer intended to highlight the impact of johnsons impact and influence as an artist.

the album they serve up here is a condensed compilation of their archive, which can be described as clean and melodic, subtly uplifting and calls on classic techno as well as plenty of futuristic ideals

after the last lessizmore release found san proper and maayan nidam crossing swords for the simmering, jammed-out tones of it was a night like this, now the label turns to another close ally for a slice of discerning, upfront house music. louis mcguire lives many different lives in music, from drumming with indie pop outfit ballet school to playing bass for lo-fi electronica group the waves & us. now though his own solo productions are being noticed in the house and techno world, with this new ep following on from a well-received debut on supply records. the diversity of mcguire’s musical leanings feeds into his distinctive sound, as his own take on stripped down, sensual house music bristles with unconventional energy to make for an unforgettable experience that steps up to the most creative frontiers of dance music. live drum sounds rattle around the mix free from quantized safety, while the melodic tones come on warm and fuzzy, capturing the hazy romance of a late morning session as much as the early part of the evening. it’s apparent that mcguire’s weapon of choice is the mpc, channeling his love of gritty beats in the grand tradition of point g and j. dilla. you can hear the spirit of the most adventurous micro house pioneers in the quirky funk of light hearted, while Óreitha revels in the transcendental qualities of a sustained groove without even a whisper of monotony. even with these unusual qualities the music is resolutely built for the dancefloor, and that mcguire manages to be so creative and so focused in the same beat is reason enough to keep tabs on this multifarious and unpredictable operator.

nôze have never been ones to rest on their laurels, and since they first came to fruition nicolas sfintescu and ezechiel pailhes have travelled far and wide with their well-fermented tales of romance and surrealism.

achterbahn d amours machinefunk opus, odd movements gets reworked with 4 sonically diverse remixes. detroit don marcellus pittman kicks things off with a massive, unsettling flip of holy roman empire. the italian producer chevel is up next with a virtuosic take on the lps title track. his cubist, artfully restrained version ends with over a minute of icy techno snap. convextion, as well, chooses to hold back for maximum impact, infusing the moody passagen with subdued electro bounce. finally, sw. imbues the duos konigstr with dubbed-out breakbeat pressure, occasionally allowing the original acid line to seep through a skittering rave rhythm.

greco-romance. it has often been said that the early underground parties thrown by the greco-roman artist collective, party and record label were romantic affairs. maybe it was the punch, maybe it was the music, but love was certainly in the air. and so the third solo ep from hot chips joe goddard picks up where last summers ep *taking over*s love affair with club basements left off.

last may saw the release of illogical directions, the third album by shinedoe, to be released with critical acclaim. surely a mesmerizing highlight in the artist s career, the album represents several deep and melodic excursions in nowadays deep and tech house, while her own imprint intacto records also added a beautiful gem in its discography. now the amsterdam based dj delivers another momentum for the world famous label, with an impressive line-up of producers reshaping some of her already monumental tracks into something completely new. yes, the remixes are upon us!

duesseldorf based digital prophet releases his first ep on mntltrx this year. his transdimensional communication systems ep is a pure techno romance in a future retro apperance. be prepared! vinyl only.

adult dance combo velour return with this erotically charged single. influenced by the hedonistic golden age of 1970s swing culture but with a flirtatious hint of 90s french house. the release provides a window into a world where decadence and romance are divided by a thin velvet curtain.

on wunderkammer youll witness blond:ish delving ever deeper into the psychedelic influences.

south london ordnance marks his sophomore hotflush release with an extended four-track ep that confidently flaunts his flair for brooding atmosphere.

shinedoe - illogical directions a day in the life of shinedoe, expect anything. with dance music currently exploding into a multi coloured crossbreed its tempting to take things as far as possible. and thats exactly what this amsterdam based dj does on her long awaited third album

always hard at work unearthing interesting new projects or forgotten old gems, opilec music is now serving up a retrospective compilation of highly esteemed chicago producer jordan fields best work from 1986 - 1991. field has been active now for some thirty years (on labels like rush hour, headphoniq and mo wax) but his best work was arguably done in his first decade or so. now opilec boss i-robots has been given access to a collection of field s early recordings and has selected, compiled & conceived this project himself. it will be presented as a full-length album but will also arrive in a few select ep parts, with this being the first one

the second vinyl release of deeptech is a sampler 001. a selection meticulously selected by label boss duky, whom yet again out does himself with this on-point compilation of four mind blowing original productions of fresh and innovative deep, dark and minimalistic, all showcasing the core sound profile of deep tech records. tracks by duky, brett jacobs, chad andrew and miro pajic

syracuse is back with two psychedelic songs, released on a 7 inch. a side is a dreamy pop song written & sung by isabelle. she delivers the first proper love song on the antinote label! b side is a killer synth groove ufo, that will fits perfectly with your summer romance.

the original soundtrack of an unreleased movie became the soundtrack of a comic book. 14 tracks produced by krazy baldhead, mr flash, busy p, feadz and the mysterious 40106 (aka mickey moonlight). influenced by john carpenter, wendy carlos and vladimir cosma, the ed banger records artists imagined the perfect soundtrack of a >la ed wood<movie. nostalgia and sound anticipation, vandroid should be listen reading a comic or the head in the skys. a concept album which allows the artists of the label the least exposed to prove their talent.

the playground label drops its 3rd 12 inch featuring friends that all met while working at the infamous (and now defunct) bar in berlin. 4 eclectic house grooves from kaster cordalis, roger that, walker barnard and beaner. limited to 200 copies.

french brothers baptiste & pierre colleu have been making music together since they were children. they spent a chunk of their childhood in africa, which they say has inspired their work in the studio. that influence is submerged fairly deep on dolphin kid, the title track for these two eps. theres an undercurrent of eerie soulfulness and woody percussion accents running through this oddly alluring cosmic-house seducer, but its roots are more balearic than afrobeat.

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

join us for this aa sided single whereby last known trajectory welcomes the immensely talented visonia to its music roster and most proudly presents the first collaboration with the mighty dopplereffekt to deliver what is, >die reisen<, encapsulating what you will soon recognize to be the distinctly warm and engulfing sound that is visonia, here morphing with dopplereffekts unmistakable, deadly bass arpeggio and subterranean stratospheres – utterly amazing. flip over to the aa side and witness visonia with two markedly different styles, as >antarctic love< is just about the most emotive piece of electronic music you will hear this year. finally comes >impossible romance< – a fresh, new-wave inspired and dare i say it, spiritually uplifting piece of music that you will simply wish to repeat again-and-again-and-again. it truly doesnt come much better than this!

with our 10th jubilee release we are also featuring a true love romance. the charismatic duo danito & athina are delivering some funkyish, warm and sexy grooving tunes for the cold season. danito is already familiar to you with great releases on labels like cocoon and moon harbour.

the 2nd 12 inch in a two part series from >a vision of love< ...
comes in a stickered jacket with double-sided postcard insert (similar to avn008/009)
big support from the usual avian fans...

equal parts elastic, ecstatic funk and sensitive, reverb drenched romance, on this first installment of endangered speciesremixes the crew love team turns no regular plays genre-defying album upside down. the unexpected results will ignite right-minded parties the world over.

true love never did run, it stood its ground. it fought. it tried to hold on, but in the end? there were bitter tears, and loveliness all rolled into one. for romance is the glamour that turns the days dust into shimmering golden haze. dreamy night owls and deep end lovers-this ones for you: stb crafts more shapely analogue tones in this four-track soliloquy to the night from label head francesco belfiore and rome-based upstart alex tea.

but that the cocoon compilation l is all about love, is beyond debate: the love for electronic dance music, for its complexity and its diversity, the love for this global musical language and last not least the enthusiasm for the well-known and the still non-famous protagonists of this tonal romance that faithfully accompanies us through night and day for more than 30 years now.

daniel steinberg cheats on his own label imprint arms and legs and gets down for a wild romance with kittball records. the result: 3 bastard babies that will turn the worlds dance floors upside down. green cash is a swingy groove monster with a super cool vocal on top

turner prize winning artist jeremy deller will release the soundtrack to his new film work english magic currently exhibited at the venice biennales british pavilion as a limited edition ep with the vinyl factory

harry robinson s twins of evil remains one of the most potent and evocative scores to emerge from the hammer horror films. a work of supreme suspense, it derives much of its wallop from its expert pacing, shifting from discordant intensity to lush romance with uncommon precision.

embassy café is house music laid bare - rough, ready and romantic. its the early 90s house record australia never had - an antipodean take on classic albums such as dream 2 science and amnesia.

vinyl only! we have a new release lined up from the enough! music family. there are so many words that could best describe the debut ep from plusculaar, but we prefer to simply say that this release is simply exceptional, we are in love with this sound! two tracks stai jos and romance are both full of passion and soul, detailed arrangements full of magic and expression, there is nothing ordinary about these, they are simply wonderful! for the remixes we have contribution from dana ruh and eveline fink, each providing their own personal touch, a fusion of techno and dub, well structured and subtle. each little hit, melody and percussion groove fits perfectly and is well matched and balanced in these two mixes. once you listen, you will understand straight away and all night long!

fresh again, silks favorite dunce-dance diva, maria minerva, tries on a new wardrobe with her bless ep. busting out with sweet n swingy single black magick, minerva caters her classic la-la lyrics about an occult/joke-cult romance over a new waif, schneider-esque pop-rock lobsta beat. space 4 u slips echo-drone vocal monologues over a laface-style rnb booty bumper, while symbol of my pleasure sneers with a walk this way funk lick, both reminding fans of minervas naughty/playful creep-creativities. rounding out the ep are soul searchin – a sleazy, down-tuned, junk-jungle comatose doser – and lady blacktonikas black magick garage trippin remix – a layer cake of luscious tush pushin and an ode to another sassy lady, miss kier herself. confidence is key, and this is maria minerva struttin,’ on and off key, through her newest collection of wand songs.

uneasy me signals the first artist to feature original music on art of vengeance. australias electronic export, christian vance, delivers a title track with both tension and dancefloor romance. pursuing a restless path, the rhythm and melody come together like an intimate rendezvous caught in the headlights late at night.

returning to demo disc, yam who? brings another huge release and stays with the edit traditions of the label. n funkin takes side a which is a ten minute killer version of the gap band classic. romance the edit beefs up and reworks the culture club. another night ends the ep with great soul.

following a string of successful solo eps in 2012 including joy and happiness, daniel steinberg returns with cant find my baby, the first single from his upcoming sophomore album treptow due in march. staying true to his ethos of producing infectious, personality-packed electronic music thats a world away from so much of the cookie cutter house and techno that exist throughout club land, steinberg has emerged with a record shimmering with real heart and feeling.

after some great records on lunar disko, irelands automatic tasty now arrives on photic fields.

circles of others is the debut ep of panos & sentenza, a producers duo from the mid-west of the usa. we at soweso are happy to welcome these talented guys in our soweso stable. this 3 track ep plus the remix of san proper (rush hour / perlon) covers the spectrum from chicago influenced modern house music to disco based jack. we live hard, we love harder. available as 4 track ep

real tone rolls out the red carpet as we welcome a very special guest to our ranks, the inimitable point g. a side project of the great dj gregory, point g is an alias used by the french producer to explore a gritty, raw sound steeped in abstract vibes but with a very basic approach, which makes it all the more captivating. stripping away all the unessary baggage that comes with some todays music, point gs productions suck you into a deep, dark abyss where subtlety and simplicity reign supreme. them embody an alternative take on us deep house with gs personal touch and a sprinkling of french romance. point g unveils two tracks from years gone by that eclipse many of todays productions.
early feedback and support from maceo plex, josh wink, ben klock, laurent garnier, dj deep, maya jane coles, loco dice ...

zulu guru is the first full-length collaboration from singer/songwriter jesse boykins iii and producer/emcee melo-x. both jesse and melo-x have critically acclaimed self-released albums and duets. with zulu guru, they bring together a solid collection of songs that reflect and define a new direction in hip hop and r&b, both lyrically and musically. this new sound is rooted in traditional soul music, adding elements from multiple genres to serve a purely unique and honest look at modern romance. with zulu guru, jesse and melo-x absorb influences from around the world into the production including afro-beat, west indian, and electronic soul - expanding their brand and message wordlwide. zulu guru also features emerging singers chris turner and mara hruby, rapper moruf, style mavens joshua kissi & travis gumbs of street etiquette and wordsmiths kesed, trae harris and joekenneth museau.
comes with code for free mp3 download of the full album.

making a stand-out debut on the visionquest imprint, one of north americas most dexterous and versatile producers brett johnson steps up with move power - a dense and heady double hitter of quirky chemical romance and rolling sharp edged house with an evocative lick of vocals courtesy of ellipsis.

>black beauty< is the second album from metope for his co-founded areal records label. much like its precursor, >kobol<, the album swoons between techno, minimal and house timbres and poignantly coloured melodies. nestled amidst eerie dance moments such as >no self-control<, >deep sheep< and >alive<, however, are these woozy, country-kissed ballads like >so cutoff< and the riff-lead >rough romance< that ply >black beauty< with blues and soul. married with metopes warped and wonky electronic vision – epitomised by the albums serene slo-mo conclusion, >blood river< – >black beauty< is a blissfully tender listen, whilst providing left-field djs with plenty of weird and wonderful floor fodder to play with. the album features guest appearances from areal artists sid lerock (aka pan/tone), undo and stiggsen as well as electro-blues guitarist and singer k_chico.
double 12 inch vinyl release, includes cd-copy of the album.

sixteen indie-dance tracks including amongst others friends, citizens!, peter & the magician, moonlight matters, rufus.. as well as a world exclusive premier remix of sun, two door cinema clubs second single, by kitsunes founder himself, gildas loaec!

suicide circus records is a new label connected to the berlin club suicide circus. the label represents the club in all its musical facettes, ranging from house and tech house to techno and all its derivates. mathias schaffhauser is a regular guest at our club. with nuevo romance he has delivered a funky theme for the late night romantics. falko brocksieper, also a regular guest gives us something for the birds, a classical house piece with beautiful chords. beni is one of our resident djs, a true school tech head. his track growth displays well his approach to the dancefloor, dark and functional. last but not least d_func. vs mario berger show off with a strong techno tool. d_func. is alexander kowalski’s alias for his raw techno output and despite of the raw apporach to this dancefloor monster you can well feel his professionality in production.

suicide circus records is a new label connected to the berlin club suicide circus. the label represents the club in all its musical facettes, ranging from house and tech house to techno and all its derivates. mathias schaffhauser is a regular guest at our club. with nuevo romance he has delivered a funky theme for the late night romantics. falko brocksieper, also a regular guest gives us something for the birds, a classical house piece with beautiful chords. beni is one of our resident djs, a true school tech head. his track growth displays well his approach to the dancefloor, dark and functional. last but not least d_func. vs mario berger show off with a strong techno tool. d_func. is alexander kowalski’s alias for his raw techno output and despite of the raw apporach to this dancefloor monster you can well feel his professionality in production.