second installment on colourful has tobias linden, orange muse returning with some serious summer heat. the terrace mix with it’s euphoric piano hook and vocal chants against a funky backdrop will be perfect for those late decadent summer nights. the basement mix is an altogether different affair, stripping all the elements, featuring a raw synth hook to build the tension. bouncy with prominent percussion this mix still carries the uplifting, spiritual feel of the terrace mix. stepping up to remix is none other than the beats maestro himself, mr. kenny dope. drawing on the past, adding a splash of new, kenny comes really fresh on this one. raw, dry beats, deep bass drops and a sax hook to match the vox snippets - this is one piece of fierce floor action! add to that an instrumental and the colorful year of 2011 is in full gear– what else do you need?

>daemon< is the third ep from kenton slash demons >the schwarzschild solution< trilogy and features remixes from axel boman<. tartelet records are proud to present this last ep from the momentous trilogy and feel confident that it will bum rush discerning dance floors with its unrelenting, seductive beats and yearning, melancholic bent. as you may already know, the name >the schwarzschild solution< is taken from karl schwarzschilds complex theory about gravitational pull and celestial bodies. this is heavy, elevated subject matter, which goes extremely well with the lofty artistic ambition and nuanced emotional disposition of the trilogy. and as you would expect it from the boys, >daemon< is a grand journey of larger-than-life proportions.

this brussels-based crustacean s cosmic craft has to be heard to be believed. sounds spring to life from forgotten corners of your speakers, each one battling for your attention yet always emerging at the right time and the right place, painting its part of the picture. shards of broken breakbeat litter the sea-bed and form a solid back bone for this invertebrate s innovative use of samples, synths and instrumentation. leading you from one vast soundscape to the next, complete with unexpected plot twists in foreign waters, squeaky lobster s beats take you out of the aquarium and into the abyss. lapti (rus). this russian beatmaker scavenges most of his samples right off vhs or dictaphone tapes. melodies you ve never heard, together with familiar retro samples, create a nostalgic and cinematic mood. masterly produced hip hop instrumentals, a clear and fresh sound, new themes and original interpretations of old and good - this is the spin of lapti

appearances is the fourth release for neurhythmics recordings, and here juergen takes matters a step further with the main track >appearance 1<. african chants meet almost psychedelic disco with a layered string that lures you into the break. the whole track flips half-way through and intensifies to yet another level..be ready to be surprised… on the b-side, appearances 2 and 3 are equally influenced by the african theme running through this ep, with vocal chants weaving in and out of his almost trademark crafted mpc-beats

third release for the neurhythmics label. once again, juergen provides 4 tracks for this ep, all of which are on the deeper side of detroit-inspired house music. be it the shimmering chords of >last day< or the loose and skipping organs of >headache<, each track shows a different side of juergens productions. noticeably heavier than the other tracks is >post reunion< where the floodgates open, and a haunting stab rides over the crescendo of cowbell driven disco-beats, with a bassline that is difficult not to be commanded by, and an overall journey feel that just doesnt want to stop

the fifth neurhythmics release is a compilation of befriended artists, and this is reflected by the different interpretations of the individuals to what the labels sound is about. juergen provides the a-side with >common sense< a vocal-snippet driven house-track, that once again underpins his sound-aesthetics of having it sound live and mixed on the fly, straight out of the machine. the flip-side could not start off any better. quite possibly a future classic, >signature< by mike binary, has soul and emotion literally squeezed in between each of the effortlessly programmed beats, and has become one the favourite tracks at the neurhythmics hq to ever been put on the label. last but not least, >no other< by the dirty soul project (you will know these guys, but we were sworn to secrecy) firmly pulls the hand brake and slows things down to just over 110 bpm. this doesnt mean that this very hypnotic number isnt going to work in the early morning slots…au contraire, actually...

if you have been exposed to this cultural phenomenon called electronic music for more than a while, you will certainly have in mind something more than bright sunsets and perfect waves when you evocate that part of our awesome planet called california. the west coast has provided an own-harvested sound that strives to differ itself from surrounding mainstream conditions, making it fine and classy when it comes to underground house and techno music. alland byallo aint no rookie on the issue, rolling beats for enough years now to need no intruduction. with productions on labels like dirt crew, liebe detail, dirty bird, poker flat or nightlight music (allands own imprint) he can be well considered like the last but one exponent of a whole lineage of californian producers.

in its fourteen releases to date bass culture has welcomed a variety of talent, yet till now has hosted the mercurial beats of its boss only the once, on the edit of anonyms >lov is easy<. todays >fofoca< ep sees d julz confirm once again just why he and his music are held in such high regard, with three exclusive new cuts from the frenchman.
big with: laurent garnier, anthony collins, catz n dogz, bushwacka!, sebo k, gel abril, tiefschwarz, radioslave, marco carola, luciano, sascha dive, okain, luke solomon, slam, tobi neumann, ame, nick curly, ...

fresh repress ... max duke aus frankreich startet delphine records mit dieser wundervollen 4-track ep. hier ist der labelname definitv programm, denn die tracks tauchen ebenso tief in das house-meer hinab wie sie lebendig & freundlich sind. swingende shuffle-beats, ein hauch von jazz und perfekt eingesetzte vocals und instrumente erzeugen eine entspannte quirligkeit, die einfach nur lust auf frühling und noch mehr delphine-releases macht.

toolroom records present >toolroom records miami 2011<, the definitive soundtrack to one of the most highly anticipated events in the dance calendar, the miami winter music conference.
sampler 2 cranks up the pace courtesy of fedde le grands number 1 smash >control room< and afrojack >esther< with deadmau5 >sofi needs a ladder< and edx >embrace< finishing the package with progressive beats and euphoric melodies.

fresh from the success of >clock out<, need for mirrors make a quick return to inneractive music with one of its most awaited releases. originally released in 2001 on phantom audio, ten years later and the duo bring spirits >three in one< to a new generation, keeping that irresistibly funky flow while toughening up the groove with some killer bass work and thumping beats, already gracing the sets of dj hype, goldie, storm, raiden, tc1 and a host of others. spirit himself gets deep and dirty on >juggernaut< with its sparse drums, deep subs and growling synths, creating a groove that just cant be stopped.
dj mag 9/10

never losing the musics immediate physicalness out of sight, the driving, bass-heavy energy of alex picones tracks set club floors on fire. still in his twenties, hes been a dj for fifteen years. having never aimed at quick fame, his career is exemplary in its endurance and commitment: he hosted parties in his hometown of padua and became resident at seminal italian clubs. after a stopover on ibiza he now resides in berlin. alex picones first record under his real name is also his first release on cadenza and his most successful so far. the three tracks of fahrenheit tie in with the overboiling force of floppy and furby. while the rattling snaredrum adds a humorous touch, the uplifting groove of inside out pushes on the limits of the energy levels of contemporary house music. yet the heart of the track is the relentless bassline, which liquefy ones body and melds the crowd and the whole club in one torrential stream of tension. with lost in burning man, alex picone fuses an oldschool electro groove in his house beats. this unexpected encounter might remind one of kevin saundersons hiphouse sound. but instead of indulging in nostalgia, the breakbeats add a provoking, startling touch to the track. with the rotary bassline and the playful jaws harp of mandarin, the ep ends on a comical note. alex picones second cadenza is a challenge to a certain house sound that became too accommodating and glossy. his musics driving force pushes the crowd beyond the threshold of the established into a space of limitless indulgence

not long after his >miles (inc. nick curly remix)< release, dj sodeyamas follow up on arpa records is about to hit the shelves. on a deeper tip, dj sodeyama will exhibit his range as one for tokyos premier electronic music artists by releasing the >abyss< also on arpa records. to showcase the talent from both home and abroad dj sodeyama has picked out some of the most exciting artists within the electronic music scene today in glimpse (coccon / cadenza / crosstown rebels) and tokyos very own ryo murakami (poker flat). dropping some real bottom heavy beats alongside some rhythmic percussion the >abyss< release will prove to be a future classic.

m.in drop us the next hit on the infamous label poo... massive beats for a massive release.. strictly vinyl!

soulful house-music from detroit with abby b delivering the vocals and maurice herd aka pirahnahead on the beats. lets celebrate life!

the third release on dublin imprint ghetto quietly presents the debut ep from new york grown, irish dubbed lady grew. a stripped back four track selection of grinding tribal ragga and bass-rave smeared dancehall a la warrior queen vs the bug or dokkebi q, all oiled down in sleazy 808 sub tones. with karl kong (aka prince kong) on the beats and lady grew on the mic this is a riotous sultry affair not to be missed.

nice price deal !!! limited to 500 copies worldwide. jayglo strikes hard with his debut release for boka records, most of you may know vista – well jayglo is his alter-ego as an output for his funk-laden dubstep beats, think joker rucking with herbie hancock!
what the djs are saying:
roska - glo worm is the one for me, big tune!
skism - been playing these for a while, wicked tunes!
the upbeats - glo worm is dope, full support!”
diplo - this is really cool!
also supported by 16bit, riskotheque, matt-u, dj madd, marlow, akira kiteshi and many more.

highly anticipated first time re-issue of the super rare soundtrack of swiss film >l oeil bleu<. originally released in 1968 by soundel records and pressed at only 300 copies. >l oeil bleu< delivers a mix of psychelic pop, acid folk and jazz groove. it also includes a few monster break beats. the soundtrack is now re-issued on flow motion, a new swiss label specialized in highly collectible swiss records from the late 60s and early 70s. a must have for all break beat collectors and psychedelic soundtrack lovers. limited to 700 and selling fast! 180g virgin vinyl, original cover artwork, includes insert with replica of the original poster on the front and liner notes by film director jacques sandoz in french and english.

comes in clear vinyl. with over 30 releases behind and over a decade of running his own label, jacek sienkiewicz persistently followed his very own path, creating music that very soon began to be impossible to define. friendly, but not fraternizing with everyone and his family, modest, but stubborn only in a positive way, jacek is an individual with clear, personal vision and an unorthodox approach to music - light years away from the hectic, utilitarian ethos of club-derived electronic beats. >on the road ep< is the preliminary 12inch for the homonymus album which is another collaboration with cocoon. the cycle is now completed with one of the most experimental albums to appear on sven väths label to date. this record is not easy and is definitely demanding attention - but its also rewarding like no other. new sounds, voices and brilliantly clever arrangement patterns are revealed with each new listen. its not detroit nor santiago, not sheffield nor berlin, its not even the sound of jaceks home town of warsaw - this is the real music of the spheres.

paul hughes and aruba teaming up for this latest offering from siesta music. >these days< is a lush late night groover, combining a rich bassline with a drifting vocal stab, tight beats, and dubby chords for some quality deep house. aruba adds a little old skool flavor to his >those drumz mix< via new analog synth lines and a new bassline, while the beats, now more of a tribal rhythm, still keep the floor crowds moving. the >those nights mix< will throw you all off, with the track slowed to a crawling skank with a deep bassline and recliner beats pitting wits with a slowed down take of the vocal.

cristian varela back on his own imprint, pornographic recordings. no introduction needed for this brilliant producer. only the most sexy beats for this special label will do, and let that just happen to be the number one skil cristian is known for! this label breaths funk and you know it. the special number 35 comes as a limited edition orange vinyl 10 inch.collectors item!

jason little returns to the frontline of the hardtechno scene with his jasons mask series. with his cd just out there and promoting the label big time with loads of gigs and hardcore beats, jason little teams up with the creme de la creme of the scene with his first various artists ep.check the sound you all know by jason and his friends stormtrooper, sandy warez, sepromatiq and sml. big hardcore techno beats!

sasha carassi is back on his phobiq imprint with the fiberboard ep!with synths sounding like liquid tension, the original mix is a journey through tough beats and frantic electronics. the mighty slam are in charge of the first remix and they take the dark and dirty route, stripping the original down and adding some bleakness of their own, only to surprise us with an old school-sounding breakdown. the acid mix is slightly more rolling, featuring snappy drums and pulsating percussion, which takes us to the fourth track of the ep closing up is tom laws, who has been making his own unmistakable noise as of late. utilizing simple,yet solid drums he offers us a clearer picture of the tense synths while maintaining the vibe of the original.

taken from fab samperis forthcoming debut album power bossa on agogo records comes this 12 inch featuring a brand new song - which you may know as a version of a marvin gaye track - and a package full of soulful funky beats & breaks remixes by some of the most wanted producers of this sound around.

hot off the heals of the core series reissue of >i feel the rhythm<, slow to speak offers its latest edition of prescription family represses: glenn undergrounds >mighty real groove<. released under his early moniker, c.v.o, >mighty real groove< beats into even the most stubborn ears the truth of trent & co.s collective of hand-picked mid-west talent. the 1995 masterpiece is a devastating, pulverizing party-rocker that utilizes the used and abused sylvester sample so typical of the disco era and re-cultivates its simple universality in a way that avoids the cliches of discos expired optimism. add the smart chord progression and one of the most un-subtle, chest-reverberating, entrails-twisting, thor-hammering bass lines ever to grace a deep house record and you have >mighty real groove<: a party jam that still wields the musical elegance and warmth of the prescription catalog. hammered to death by theo parrish & so many more, this time-tested c.v.o classic has signed up for a second tour of duty, spreading the true underground gospel to those unbelievers who still dwell in the mansion of shadow and despair

solid club track by the martinez bros on side a. on the flip a hypnotic two-step techno track. proper club tools!

following his prized joker rework, his inclusion on the hefty fabric-curated >elevator music< comp, his dope 7 inch for the all city crew, and corridor ep on plasticians terrorhythm imprint - not to mention a slew of remixes - om unit joins the civil music stable alongside starkey, reso, debruit, drums of death and darling farah. and yet again we see him pushing his sonic manifesto ever further. with years of working intently at the nexus of instrumental beats and electronic music, its time for the timps ep. the timps is real electro. faceless, percussive, underground with a sci-fi feel. dark, futuristic and dancefloor-oriented, punctuated with elements of 80s detroit techno.

-l- is a more than great dancefloor bomb with it s tech-house flavoured fat beats and big mean bassline and bleeps ! this one also gets a remix treatment by none other than mr. harry axt (aka daniel steinberg, ?) who was shaking and rattling the japanese

part 4 from the >deep, real and raw< series! again a well mixed selection of beats and basslines featuring mister >underground disco< toby tobias, famous for his releases on rekids and his debut compilation >underground disco< on ministry of sound, japanese sound freak no milk (yore, rhapsody), the ever present italian house maestro marcello napoletano (theres no stopping him) and ricardo miranda from chicago, who has made a big impression recently with superb tunes on labels like neroli, hour house is your rush (rush hour) and his own imprint noble square. get this part 4 now!

number 4 is an exceptional number and it has a strong connection with music and in particular with dance music. in classical music, common time is constructed of 4 beats. in dance music 4 to the floor is the word. the forth release of goodvibe records is made of 4 tracks. 2 originals from leonardo gonnelli, a young italian producer, with a smooth instinct for floor fillers and 2 remixes from hugo and sammy, the stunning residents of goodvibe records. leonardo gonnelli >when you lose< is a release that shows the multicoloured faces of tech-house music. 4 clubbers and 4 music lovers.

rome, italy native fabio bacchini has been holding it down for underground house music with his label mind travel, but takes a step to the left to give us a hot little ep on transport. the roman disco ep is exactly what it says on the box: no fancy gimmicks here, this release is comprised of four solid disco house jams. the first tune >weekender< is a nice phase guitar loop jam with signature disco pulsating strings amidst the happy snapping snare beats and soul train vocal snips. next is my favorite cut, >money talks<, a straight up disco rhodes organ jam a la the crusaders. add some saxophone in there for points with ladies, and you have yourself a jam. on the flip we have >in the mood< is takes the mood a bit deeper with a nice n spacey groove amidst a rhythm heavy beat. throw some synth strings and keys riffs in there for good measure and there you have it... disco house. sometimes stays within the same formula but brings a more pulsating sound that pushes the music. the tune is still deep and groovy as the ep winds down...

supported by: wehbba, ramon tapia, nic fanciulli, satoshi fumi, dubfire (sci+tec), juliet sikora,.. here we are with a new floorshaking tech house project by marcus schmahl and michael schickert called msms. you could know marcus schmal under his aliases broombeck, guardner or rauschfaktor who released on labels like utils, both are friend for two decades and decided to enter spring time with chrystal-clear sound, housy beats and a deep flavour. their first productions were released on starlight unlimited and heatflow so lets have a short look on what they are presenting on plastic

get ready for brazilian hard techno! while carnaval is full in progress, in the carnaval capitol of the world rio, somewhere deep hidden in the dark parts of the city you will hear the hard pounding beats coming at you through the walls and foundations. once you found where the sound is coming from you will be blasted away by the monsterous bass kicks brazilian percussion and rave noise from marcio m., malke, alex tb and barbers. this is techno and they are proud of it!

special series returns with another hot dj tool for all djs and fans. the year 2011 started with the release of the first album by fer br and it was well received by all media, djs and fans all over the world. from spain to japan almost all the tracks the lp covers are being heard in the clubs today. special series now presents jesus soblechero, another great talent from the world of funky techno producers. the a-side starts of with a remix by raul mezcolanza fresh on the roll with his debut album on patterns! followed by 3 tracks of jesus himself. funky rhythms, old disco feel and pounding beats are the ingredients he will use for his special recipe. have a taste of this, get of your seat and move your feet!

support from rob mello, danny tennaglia, roberto rodriguez, johnny fiasco, giom, manuel tur, phil weeks, lawnchair generals, charles webster, luke solomon, pezzner, dj heather, colette, nacho marco, art of tones, funkdvoid,olivier desmet, mazi, mr v, andre lodemann, joshua iz, grant nelson, ashley beedle, quentin harris, miguel migs, shur-i-kan, lovebirds...

prins thomas spreads proper, earthy dub house vibes in a good old bobby konders tradition with >lang tung ting<. a hard driving jacker with dry, punching drums and grumbling, low-frequency acidic sounds not modulated by an 808 synth but from warped cello and bassoon lines. an ode to the timeless magic of beats and bass. much less sparse >ny maskin< on the flip is a dizzying disco/ rock jam backed by african derived beats and a gyranting, buoyant guitar lick . prins thomas brilliantly proves himself a jack of many trades again

we kick off 2011 with the latest collaborative plate of bristol-based build badness – label boss baobinga cooking up two what-do-you-call-it tracks with one of 2010s breakthrough producers, the man they call hyetal. starting 2010 with a huge punch drunk release alongside shortstuff, hyetal further refined his sound through collaborations with peverelist, and the massive prince-tastic anthem >phoenix< on orca – which can be found sitting proudly at number 36 in fact magazines tracks of the year run-down. with some big releases due in 2011, and more velour beats (with julio bashmore) on the way, we are very excited to have him involved in a build release.

the danish duo darkness falls is a new alternative rock duo right from the centre of the emerging copenhagen music scene, a collaboration between josephine philip (vocals, keyboards) and ina lindgreen (guitar, bass). their sound is rooted in rock tradition, with elements of post punk, distant beats, and chanting, textured productions wrapped up with a great passion for classic 60s twang guitar sounds. a beautiful mixture of charming pop and melancholy, this is feel good music for 2011 and beyond. produced by trentemøller these 4 tracks are a spellbinding taste of things to come. the combination of trentemøllers glistening production and the unique, heartfelt music of darkness falls is sure to uplift and inspire.

you last saw and.id in mobilees hi five anniversary compilation stroking the dancefloor with the beautiful >isalos<, and now hes back with a brand new solo release, full of energy and that special and.id flavour with a psychedelic twist! >psychedelic love< is a strong three track ep, served with his revered signature trumpet sounds and melodies, layered over tightly programmed swinging beats - bringing his completely unique live act out from the clubs and on to wax. for those of you that are well acquainted with and.ids productions, you may also notice a slight change in his sound in this release, with an enjoyable harder and more raw feel creeping in. combine this with eery samples, and trumpet builds, you have an amazing collection of tracks that are going to shake the floor! also watch out for and.ids guest release on 2020 vision !

accompanying the debut lp remix ep number 2 straddling the realms of dubstep, house and disco from an ever emerging pool of old and new guard. remixes on the dub orientated ep with mark e, session victim and riley reinhold. duffsteps debut album >getting to sirius< is a heady potion laced with influences of dub and down tempo beats, winding through layers of melody and synths whilst vocals soften the blow providing a nice, warm and fuzzy edge to the thick slabs of sonic concrete. though you wont have to wait before a nice big bass-line knocks you down on your arse again

volume 7 with more of these as deep as soulful jazzy broken beats from bloodfire.

180gr! the goddessis his first single for international feel and continues his journey into deep space production, beautiful uplifting melodies and chunky beats. backed by a oh so deep and mesmerizing rework from quiet village..

coin operated continue their quest for domination of the bass frequencies and rave stabs at a relentless pace, this time with londons very own pirate soundsystem! fresh form their >wiley - rolex< remix as well as great releases for wide, mad decent, shiva etc. they give us their 1st solo vinyl e.p. - coin operated being, of course, the finest home for such mentalism...... across this slate you will find the roughest beats in the capital - with a nod and a cheeky wink to all manner of rave, dubstep, cockney knees-ups, the one and only kool keith and even a snippet or two of tigas recent killa release.... ltd 2011 repress

following the success of his debut ep, komisch is delighted to put out the next instalment from sp-x. like his first release, the three tracks on field lines never end capture the essence of contemporary techno - austere and functional, yet deeply resonating. field construction starts with crackle of a broken power cable accompanying brittle percussion and a juggernaut rhythm, before dank filters, distorted riffs and a combination of doubled up claps and hissing hats bring the track to an irresistibly dark climax. internalize follows a similar path, but straight away sp-x plots a more ominous course, with a muffled filter making way for jarring riffs, a grubby acid line and killer claps. last but certainly not least, flux is constructed using dense rhythms, deadweight, iron bar beats and a howling siren riff that sounds like it came from beyond. all the while, sp-xs rasping, firing percussion weaves in and out. these are deadly effective techno tracks, streamlined for use on big speakers - but dont take our word for it, try them out yourselves!

boys and diamonds is unmistakably a pop album but also one that comfortably fits in with kompakts long-standing lineage of genre-refracting releases. you will be hard up find another record that cohesively brings to mind siouxsie rubbing elbows with shabba ranks, giorgio moroder sipping daiquiris in bali, desmond dekker envisioned through skittering footwork, tom tom club sitting in with congotronics, even early madonna produced by chris and cosey. unlikely as all of that sounds, rainbow arabia makes it sound easy. mostly recorded at their home studio in echo park, muppet palace, boys and diamonds was written and produced by the couple with help from their friends in los angeles and beyond. drummer/producer extraordinaire butchy fuego (pit er pat, boredoms, mia) contributes arrangements and beats in places, and icy demons dylan ryan plays on the percussion-heavy island shuffle nothin gonna be undone . the album was mixed at the wonderful hobby shop studios in la by mudrock, who also adds some final production touches on the record. the 11 new songs on the album, were also made possible by the encouragement of peers/heroes in la like former ghosts, fool s gold, secret circuit, abe vigoda, and part time punks dj crew. outside of their hometown, they also found support and inspiration from kindred spirits like pictureplane, spoek mathambo, as well as their new home, the ever-illustrious kompakt

brainiac kicks off with a dark and foreboding intro, then crashes into a powerful, rough and ready roller. menacing punchy beats, obscene chest thumping basslines and plenty of clever edits, guarantees this tune to maintain high energy levels in any club. this track can only described as absolutely devastating! the reverse side opens with a tense synthline that drops into fully charged neurofunk. although this track is more down tempo track, its sub warbling basslines, complimented by rattling percussion and steppy breaks, means legacy is sure to get the dancefloor swaggering.

malachais deb³talbum >the ugly side of love< war das au?ergew÷hnlichste und beste album, das aus der exzessiv kreativen szene bristols in 2009 hervorgegangen ist. dass das neue album >return to the ugly side< nun wie sein vorgõnger genau 14 prõgnante songs in prõzisen 35 minuten umfasst, sei dem puren zufall geschuldet, erzõhlt gee, der charismatische frontmann mit der schleppenden sandpapierstimme. dar³ber hinaus gibt es aber durchaus unterschiede. nat³rlich. >return to the ugly side< ist viel stõrker als das erste album von den hip hop-wurzeln der beiden bandmitglieder geprõgt. >der sound ist sehr viel runder geworden ohne dabei zu hi fi zu sein<, so scott. malachai, in ihrer leidenschaftlichen dualitõt - scott/gee, melodie/beats, vergangenheit/gegenwart, furcht/hoffnung, hõ?lich/sch÷n - sind ein neuer klassiker s³denglands geworden.
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anyone who advertises on their facebook site that they create music for dogs while working under the name dachshund must have a sense of humor. and indeed, it seems the swiss dj, producer and label boss doesnt think much of sterile production and is prepared to use his sence of passion and fun to create rhythms of every kind in his work. perhaps this is a legacy of dashshunds musical roots: in the 90s he played in various reggae bands, which eventually took him to jamaica. from the sunny islands he brought back a dub influence which can still be heard in his music today. he has already proven, with his highgrade debut on the >group of connected heads compilation, his feeling for up-beat, bouncy rhythms. nothing has changed with his first solo release on highgrade. groovy, original and funky, it booms from the speakers. that the first track is called >stand firm<, must be due to the humor of dachshund: the beats immediately encourage you to do the exact opposite… shake your booty!

supported by: sebo k, laurent garnier, Âme, jimpster, hell, deetron, marc romboy, doc martin, robert dietz, catz n dogz, willie graff, martin landsky, ian pooley, d julz, adultnapper, dirt crew, lexx, jef k, trickski, andre hommen, iron curtis,.. essen-based band festland get the remix treatment by innervisions marcus worgull and mild pitch head honcho manuel tur. festlands music is based upon beats and sounds used in dj culture, but played with a drumset, bass and keyboards. lets call it krauthouse. they sing german lyrics written by a friend, the painter fabian weinecke. the bands latest album >welt verbrennt< received critical praise from the german press, making it into zeit magazines list of 2010s best albums.