following on from his recent >obey / resurrection< single which continues to receive phenomenal dj support, robert hood returns with the next release for his formidable m-plant label.
the rhythmical adventures of >superman< immediately grab your attention as hood shows us once again how it should be done. with his signature stripped-down beats and perfect blending of solid detroit techno embellished with infectious tracky chicago claps, >superman< is a real show-stopper.
alternatively >range< is a deeper ride through more acidic territories as hood demonstrates why he is still the minimal master. aimed directly at the dancefloor, this is sure to receive as much attention on the decks.
with m-plant firmly back where it belongs, the latter part of 2009 will see the re-release of two classic m-plant singles >the pace< and >stereotype<. not to be missed.

its been almost a year since the release of efdemins fantastic two-tracker >america/the pulse<. >america<, that was also used on his curle mix-cd >carry on...<, became quite a big tune and even ended up on the number one spot in groove magazines chart. therefor efdemin preferred that no-one touched that track anymore, and we decided to give >the pulse< a remix treatment. john beltran is a highly respected artist that has been around since the early nineties - r&s! peacefrog! styrax! - and when we heard the ultra-funky mega-bomb he made from >the pulse<, we knew we made the right decision to ask him. another one of our long time favourites from accross the ocean is convextion aka e.r.p. he did some ground-breaking stuff on matrix, down low and frantic flowers. we asked him to do a remix of crcs amazing take on detroit techno, >vaskitsaherra<, originally on curle 009. the result ended up being nothing else than a timeless piece of art. this record comes as a beautifully marbled coloured vinyl, limited to 500 pieces.

kai alcé returns to real soon with a new 3-track ep - his third release on the label following corner manuvers (2006) and broken headlights (2007). polyester static features two tracks at either end of kais stylistic spectrum plus a driving remix by house music legend chez damier. the title track is a classic mix of jacking synth bassline, rhodes piano chords, pitched up cowbells and scat vocals. at the other end of the spectrum, born a day after is another great example of kais deep, drowsy, beautifully constructed minimalism. on the flip, chez damier remixes polyester static, heading straight for the dancefloor with a rolling bassline, stabbing chords and submerged vocal - irresistible pure house music in the best tradition! kai alcé is an atlanta-based dj and producer with roots in detroit and new york. he has previous releases on track mode, late night essentials, real soon & moodymanns mahogani music and in 2008 launched his own label ndatl muzik

let me do yore starts off in tribal mode and then adds triangle and shakers to its relaxed percussive groove before shuttling off into the stratosphere where sheets of synthetic slivers dart past at lightning speed, the tracks bottom heavy pulse builds in intensity as claps and soulful voice swirls bring a delirious vibe to the proceedings. following a detroit tinged intro, a moment of truth slides into place with congas and claps helping it find its way. sizzling hi hats and a thumping kick drum deepen the groove while a funky bass line provides hip shaking accompaniment and marks the return of a house legend, who’s still at his best. soul never goes out of style, right?!

seth troxlers panic, stop. repeat! ep brings together all facets of the young berlin-via-detroit producers notoriously brilliant/bizarre persona, offering two new tracks (and one house-y remix) of sweaty, ecstatic dance music with a dirty mind and a heart of gold. >panic, stop. repeat!< uses its titular command as a guiding principle, eroding its own immaculate facade through a series of anxious freakouts. the track rolls along like a freight train with aloose screw-designed for precision and speed, but with mechanical parts that constantly jiggle free and whiz off into the stratosphere. as a leathery kick drum and a wickedly simple two-note bassline keep the pace, >panic, stop. repeat!< takes a series of surreal detours involving an ekg machine, a ladys feverish coos, and one particularly old-school sci-fi synth. next up, troxler melds minds with matthew dear on the collaborative >hurt<, a sexy beast of a track featuring bone-dry drum machines, a huge lead tom-tom, and dears terrifyingly deep spoken-word musings. paco osunas remix of >panic, stop. repeat!< rounds out the ep with an exhilarating take on troxlers original, building a subversive house creeper around panics heavy-breathing leading lady.

a smart mixture of warm detroit beatdown house & spaced out dub techno vibes

heinrich mueller and victoria lukas with a new project! some dark abstract modern electronics with the atmosphere of russian novels combined with the sounds rooted in an almost opposite part of the world... detroit.

heinrich mueller and victoria lukas with a new project! some dark abstract modern electronics with the atmosphere of russian novels combined with the sounds rooted in an almost opposite part of the world... detroit.

some sublime athmospheric techno tracks that go somewhere between dubstep, detroit techno and broken beat / garage. roof light did an excellent job on this 4 track ep with tracks that are light but full of emotion and athmosphere. radiance is for sure one of the high lights with its minimal funky bass line and cut up beats and massive strings layered on top. around here is the main track with its 90s two step rhythm and its deep athmospheric sounds and vocals. ltj bukem goes dubstep? not sure who is the producer... but if its a debut its pretty impressive. great release! must have for all the martyn and 2562 fans!

peter grummich is a man who needs little introduction. peter has been producing grade-a techno and house for over a decade now on some of the most established electronic dance music labels in europe. peters unique production techniques draw upon a deeper sense of music. segeltuch – >the triolig deep track< is a dark and stripped down tech-house journey. chunky snares and simplistic high hats meld with ominous synth dripping with dub-styled delays. classically detroit sustained string sounds and rich analogue sweeps reflect peters loving detail oriented production at it s finest. what is most remarkable about this collection of sounds is that it gives segeltuch – >the triolig deep track< a remarkable versatility, both dancefloor energy and time.
elevation funk is no average b-side. elevation funk is a super sexy house groove that does the job right. deep and hypnotic analogue stabs slowly modulate to keep the bodies swinging on the dancefloor. odd synthetic effects and cut up noises just drip in overdriven dub-styled delays keeping the groove from getting style and providing delicious ear candy for the dancefloor. then about half way through this journey peter slowly brings back in a wet sounding hat pattern to bring this slow cooking bomb to the boiling point.

diametric is a new glasgow based record label which aims to put the word underground back into electronic music and give back something special to the techno and electro community. the label is strictly vinyl only. each release will be very limited and packaged by hand to give the label a personal approach for all true underground techno heads out there that still appreciate the spirit of true techno and electro.
the first release is a dream come true project for us, as we are proud to present a 12 inch by detroit legend optic nerve aka keith tucker, part of the famous electro duo aux88. keith is recording under several monikers such as optic nerve, k-1 or alien fm since the very early nineties and has built his own unique style of electro and techno music out of detroit. the >reassimilation ep< showcases keith at his best, deep driving techno with that extra bit of funk that most of todays productions are missing. we are very sure these tracks will devastate the dancefloors.
get reassimilated!

autodiscotheque return with a mighty release by one of their favourite maverick producers and djs danny berman. with releases on tirk, untracked, deep freeze and society, danny has made a big impression with his mixed up approach to production and djing. from the wonky house of the hot coins material released on tirk, to the more classically detroit outings under his red rackem moniker, danny is a music lover with an ear for the not so obvious and the left of centre musical territory.on this release which features both his musical personas simultaneously, the idea was to truly represent the difference between the red rackem and hot coins sounds on a single release, and to recreate an intense peak time feeling, but to do it from these two completely different scenes.place for me is detroit inspired heads down, cut up motown soul business, which pays homage to one of dannys favourite producers moodymann, and fits perfectly into that crossover space between slo-mo house and disco. chinese electro on the flip however, references that authentic early 80s new wave electro sound, and is influenced by yellow magic orchestra and recordings from new wave radio shows like belgiums liaison dangereuses

oh yes! the long awaited return of ibex aka tony ollivierra. we always loved his dj slym fas (intangible) and ibex (planet e) releases and now he is back to do his thing for rush hour!
this includes three joyful house tracks of which 350 comes in vocal and instrumental version. reminds us of his earlier planet e stuff. its also reminiscent of early recloose stuff. lets leave it at essential detroit house music. welcome back ibex!

detroit based multi instrumentalist jimmy edgar brings his unique electronic vision to items & things for the labels keenly anticipated fourth release. edgars versatility is well documented with influences ranging from jazz, funk and r&b through to chicago house and of course detroit techno. for this outing he puts his distinctive r&b tinged electronica to one side, laying down some timeless acid house grooves that pay homage to the founding fathers of the genre. the sublime techno soul of the title track funktion house kicks off the 4-track ep with sweet chord stabs and laid back laser sweeps dominating the intro. a gentle yet infectious background melody thatll pull bodies to the dancefloor like bees to honey completes the summertime vibe with each element effortlessly evolving as edgar applies subtle ring shifts and delays to the down tempo groove.

brilliant raw & unique sounding techno in early 1990s detroit tradition - highly recommended!

another stunning 2009 repress !! ultracool detroit techno classic coming from magic juan

patrick begins with his techno bomb “tooth n nail”, a track that showcases a heavy detroit influence with smooth synth work reminiscent of productions from robert hood and carl craig. midway through the track, patrick keeps us guessing with a wobbly synth line that adds playfulness to an otherwise straightforward, moody journey. an understated use of serene female whispers throughout gives this tracks techno classicism a fresh sound. next patrick gives us “davinches”, a chugging tech-house track that pairs a deep, buoyant bass line with a tight, resonant kick, giving it a dynamic groove. patricks tight percussion work keeps things moving with its rims, clicks, and ticks set against a spooky, playful melody that energizes and propels the track to its finish. fans of guido schneider won’t want to miss this one! on the flip, nyc’s elon of clink recordings fame, and a newcomer to klectik, takes on remix duties with a minimal techno take on patrick’s “tooth n nail”. elons version is a pulsating, stripped down mind-bender marked by sub-bass and the sporadic clangs of raw machinery — sexy! this remix maintains the smooth character of patricks original in melodic sensibility, but stands on its own via sparse rhythmic patterns resulting in a deeper, moodier treatment.

uplifting detroit power house remake , (original = inner city = kevin saunderson)

detroit legend aaron carl and his label wallshaker. rain is a slice of classic house think blackwater ! a special vinyl - only edition

2002 release with remixes by simex, my grandma from detroit, blacksoul and maxim.

dave huismans aka 2562 with his a made up sound project. archive contains four raw house tracks from the vaults with their roots in detroit and chicago house. æbounceÆ and ædisconnectÆ combine the best of two worlds: the more traditional sample based house grooves and the spacious sounds and wrenching sub bass that have become his trademark. the same goes for the other two tracks... æwireÆ is a phat acid track with a great drive. a strange atmosphere and a unique combination of classic structures with new and old sounds. this track will make sure that the sweat is dripping off those basement walls! æon&onÆ has that catchy drunken beat slightly reminding of some theo parrish productions... finished with futuristic technoid synth stabs and pulsating acid-ish bass sounds that make this a great abstract & stripped-down house work out! killer!

great mahoganii shirt zum andres ii release … very limited dank nach detroit! (100% cotton)

2002 classic!! comes in 12inch / 7inch package!!

the 2nd release of this fine new label ann aimee marks the return of londoner simon walley aka cim! cim built up a big profile with releases for respected labels as delsin and de:focus, including his impressive >reference< album. this noki bay ep is his first full release after more than 2.5 years!! this ep brings nine tracks in his trademark style, warm subtle electronics with a little touch of detroit.

2003 release by rotterdam based duo duplex, combining the best of detroit and deep house.

detroit electro from 2004.. ltd backstock

tony nwachukwu is a pioneer and his musical roots go way back. he was the mastermind behind attica blues on the legendary mo wax label and has produced wonderful music which is still timeless. remixes for people like unkle, macy gray and even duran duran prove how incredible he is. at the red bull music academy he teaches his skills to young talented producers and has established an interesting night at londons plastic people called cdr where they only play unreleased music. cdr has also worldwide events. with burnt progress he gives young producers the chance to release their music on his label. his first ep for drumpoet is championing his big love for techno(logy) and equipment in general and underlines the great musical knowledge and open-mindedness of this forgotten legend he is! the ep has already huge support from some of the best djs around and the quality of all three tracks whether it is the detroit-ish t time too the twisted outta ere or the broken flowin is impossible to ignore!

nice price deal !!! in solotempos latest effort there s more than just a faint echo of the irresistible grooves of warm, soulful detroit house. it s highly danceable stuff that won t hit you in the face, but will bathe you in sensual analogue sounds. every single tone on this record is of analogue origin, all mixed in real time to what essentially is an electronic live album.

excellent funky detroit monster. deep and serious music from erfurt with love

classic soulful deep detroit house... very rare, incl remixes / reconstructions by carl craig, mark kinchen, made in detroit, change up... ltd repress

to those of you who know your techno, shawn rudiman should be a well-known name. a prolific producer, he has nevertheless always kept his quality control on a tight leash, and releases on 7th city, technoir audio, integrated, dust science & matrix (amongst others) have brought him a reputation of being one of the finest producers around of contemporary detroit style (aka melodic) techno. a nice taster on the last minimalsoul release (sashimi hi) has hence led on to a full ep, and its classic stuff...tough beats and esoteric but catchy melodies all tied up with an expansive production ethic make for a great listen, and (perhaps unusually with this style of music) for a great dancefloor experience too!

brilliant early 1990s raw & beautiful detroit, 2022 repress

more exciting deep house cuts on the new wt records done by will speculator. this time its another new name (well.. sort off.. hunee already did release on feel music as hunch, and is slowly building a reputation as dj) this 12 vinyl release fits well between genres, crossing deep house, disco, and detroit techno. the title track even has some quite jazzy keys. but the killer is probably rare silk which is simply magical. quality release just like the 1st wt records! check!

waajeed (slum village/bling 47) and saadiq with one of the most talked about albums of 2005. feat jay dee, sa-ra, spacek, lacks, tiombe lockhart, invincible, georgia anne muldrow, taraach and others!!

excellent analog old school infected techno 5 tracker from schweden!! detroit rules!

as snapshots catalogue grows, so too does the quality. the modest label hits us with five new tracks by johannes volk with a heavy detroit minimal feel, instantly reminding us of vintage robert hood productions built of only the bare essential elements required to move ones body. johannes is currently pounding the floors across europe with his live sets and has released on labels such as jeff mills 6277 imprint (an axis sub label) & gerds life world records.

everyone s favourite french mpc don fulgeance steps up for his one-handed music debut with a heavyweight set aimed squarely at the dancefloor! fresh from his success on musique large with his low club styles, fulgeance steps out of the beats scene to bring us the bangers. detroit electro wunderkind jimmy edgar is on remix duties with a mesmerising 4am stepper, deeply trippy and all the better for it.

nice & nasty are pleased to announce the release of their 14th piece of vinyl, rob glennons night freaks remixed. in january 2009 rob glennon and nice & nasty released the night freaks ep and sonic adventure in detroit techno, breaks and chilled beats. soon after the two lead trax bass shifter and ratio got the remix treatment and released online to critical acclaim and now the choice mixes are available on vinyl for the first time accompanied by wonderful artwork from detroits berlin based artist alan oldham aka dj t-1000. bass shifter gets tweaked by dutch techno maestro orlando voorn (nightvision) and londons paul mac (stimulus) whilst the original of ratio appears alongside the devastating remix by dublins the parallel. already rob has gained chart support and playlists from dave clarke, ben simms, dave ellesmere, chymera, dave mothersole, surgeon, brian henderson, mark o sullivan, dj 3000, detroit grand pubahs, itokim and laurent garnier whilst other tunes from nice & nasty are in the set lists and charts of fabrice lig, russ gabriel, tomi chair, ignition technician, dj t1000, dan curtin, claude younge, derrick may, q-burns abstract message & richie hawtin.

collaboration has become a cornerstone for motech. maintaining its diverse sound requires diverse collaborations. the sound that emerges on >midnight express< is no exception. combining the ever evolving sound of dj 3000 and the synth mastery of esteban adame (galaxy 2 galaxy, los hermanos, ican w/santiago salazar). this new 12 inch is a driving exploration of where the sound of detroit is going. joined together are the ethno-percussive elements instrumental to shaping the motech sound, as well as a dance floor driven synth pattern that beckons your inner desire to move.

dave huismans aka 2562 with his a made up sound project. archive contains four raw house tracks from the vaults with their roots in detroit and chicago house. ‘bounce’ and ‘disconnect’ combine the best of two worlds: the more traditional sample based house grooves and the spacious sounds and wrenching sub bass that have become his trademark. the same goes for the other two tracks... ‘wire’ is a phat acid track with a great drive. a strange atmosphere and a unique combination of classic structures with new and old sounds. this track will make sure that the sweat is dripping off those basement walls! ‘on&on’ has that catchy drunken beat slightly reminding of some theo parrish productions... finished with futuristic technoid synth stabs and pulsating acid-ish bass sounds that make this a great abstract & stripped-down house work out! killer!

brill modern deep house affair on this proper vinyl... 4 tracks with funky infected detroit house madness! hypnotizer !!

ultraphat dark and dirty detroit smash with another stunning joris voorn remix.. ltd backstock

own baby from french dj and producer master h who decieded a few month back to launch his own imprint on the back of his success releases on labels such as soma, f.com! or vega records... so here are for the first time on vinyl all 3 first releases, at the same time as the very new 4th one. francois dubois, is the alter ego of lars sandberg, also known as funk d void. a massive dj favourite and another member of the soma family. the duo are a match made in heaven. combining their techno talents, the pair have crafted wonderful productions. h delivers the sounds of old school detroit and chicago, woven together by the fantastic vocal of yuanist woods. this will find fans from the soulful and techno scenes and everyone between!

phat detroit techno !!

deetron pops in with two great remixes, turning the original into a stomping, screaming rework that gets just as epic. the believer mix is a 8 minutes epic featuring deetrons typical fusion of classic detroit techno with some crisp acid touches and corrina stunning vocals. the spring leaves mix shows a more soulful side with a deeper vibe, rhodes and rollin beats ! pitto, after his big feeling record, is back with a little help from joris voorn for a hot remix, using a killer bassline over a simple groove and tweaking the vocals for an effective game!

from belfast to detroit is next, with the legendary carl craig picking up deeper shades of black through hearing it on myspace, for his new planet e sub-label guilty pleasures for a release in june. psycatron tunes have been supported by some of the finest djs in the world, from deep dish to sasha. independent in his own right - paul has presented the respected bbc radio show across the line for the past 5 years. for the past six years paul in concert with phil johnston held one of the most prestigious residencies in ireland at the world famous shine in belfast, as well as it s sister club the stiff kitten. psycatron has also guested around ireland, the uk and europe at the likes of excentric (ibiza), excentric (perth), acii disco (dublin), deep fried funk (derry) and others. psycatron remixes constructed in the past year for excentric and the ep for fergie s imprint rekluse are massive with getting the support of everyone from carl cox to stacey pullen. psycatron s new material showcases a tougher techno-orientated sound

whoa! this is a solid remix ep of tracks taken off tom tragos voyage direct project. man of the moment motor city drum ensemble (mcde) cooks up a solid house remix of passion... very classy! on the flip yurotrago toughen up brothers of string into a hypnotic house builder. lastly, actress transforms lost in... into a classic detroit workout, reminiscent of infiniti or shake

supported by: richie hawtin, dubfire, gabriel ananda, alexi delano, livio & roby ...
plaupez >l ame d un singe< is the 1st release from alma soul music. this ep has a mixture of music styles wich include deep, tech & minimal house. plaupez original mix is certainly a good example of the genre variety, its house base blends into a tech atmosphere with a futurist melody. jon gurd s version is ideal for a late night mainfloor, with powerful basses and energic percussions. vasco inspirian offers his particular sound wich has a very noticing detroit influence and licuadora system s remix minimalizes the track with his frenetic minimal- house version. all four tracks are composed by very talented artists and the result is ready to rock any dance floor!

detroit inspired bleeping techno ep. original cut brings back the accelerate synth bloop with modern pulse drums. damon wild kicks in the tight acid and xpansul makes this a big room summer hit. steve parker, not being an adept of calculated biographies or narrated thoughts, continues believing that the best way of presenting him self like dj and producer will always be with his quality and huge musical background. counting on a long career as dj his style in a dj set goes from tech-house and into the minimal techno, with the only guarantees that above any label or musical style the sonorous quality will always be the first and only priority