2012 was definitely the year of alex q. combining passion for music and incredible talent, he released not only a series of original ep s for labels like ostwind or his own baby kleinstadtfeeling, but also remixes for world famous artists such as kollektiv turmstraße on the well known - musik gewinnt freunde- imprint. to finalize this years success, iww music is dropping alex s masterpiece „guten morgen rosengarten“. perfectly representing his current style this piece of art contains harmony, melodiy and a thriving mixture of organic and synthetic sounds, that just makes you wanna dance! on the b-side labelheads and artists maxage and fabian kranz are embodying the current sound of iww: oldschool beats and raw synths.

detroits monty luke brought full flavor music the highly anticipated >bomb on bomb< ep which dropped in the summer of 2012. other than being carl craigs right hand man at planet e communications, monty luke has been letting loose chart topping eps one right after another all year long. planet e, kms, mothership, get physical, and montys own black catalogue are amongst the labels he has been busy releasing with. full flavor music is happy to be getting out the highly anticipated remixes to >bomb on bomb< by h foundation and gerd.

following up his ep >string theory< on simple, julian october smith has teamed up with label head will saul, for >light sleeper<, aus musics final release of 2012. the ep comes with a remix from kompakt boss michael mayer.

wetyourself! recordings parting shot for 2012 comes in the form of a four track ep from bone-fide techno innovator marc houle and is entitled zorba ep.

shrouded in mystery and rarety loops haunts musical outpourings are the stuff of urban folklore. a strange alchemy of rugged rzaesque drums lay a contrasting bed for his spectral outboard sound bombardment. in contradiction with prior experiments, zenith has a strong and muscular loop based drum aesthetic running throughout from the nyc leanings mun rhul to the straight up amen bothering hardcore of zenith itself loops haunt has never sounded more relevant on a soundsystem!
black acre finish off a strong 2012 in anarchic style!

genius of time are back after a great year with houston, we have a problem on royal oak, gliese 581g on aniara, several excellent remixes and extensive touring with their unique, all-hardware live set that spans 30 years of music technology in one show. this release features two of the highlights from their current set: a-side tuffa trummor med synt is a new jersey house bomb for the year 2012, whereas tuffa trummor med röst on the flip follows up last years science fiction with an off the hook beat, expertly processed vocals and a strings breakdown reminiscent of that mid-90s inner city vibe. artwork by jeffrey meyers.. essential!

mario & vidis, the top lithuanian house duo, is back with a real treat. a solid remix package to follow up the original release of their perfect-set-closing track of summer 2012.

dva started off hyperdubs barrage of albums in 2012 with his brilliant >pretty ugly<, and now closes the the year with the >fly juice< eps bumper selection of machine tooled tracks, each created for optimum dancefloor damage and road tested by dva, kode9 and a select bunch of djs. these tracks are a brilliant example of what he has been describing as power house for a while, a colourful chunky techno sound that switches up every 8 bars like grime and has plenty of shuffle and offbeat swing as a counterpoint to the 4/4 drums.

lets play house finishes its first full year with its 12th release, which, like the first—runaways indoor pool ep—features one original track and three remixes. the a1 comes courtesy of river & phoenix, a new nom de disque of australias young edits. earlier in 2012, he released his debut ep—castle rock—on editainment, hence the playful moniker. this song, however, is not an edit.

2012 saw waze & odyssey roll onto the scene with their debut release on pet food recordings. since then they have gone on to put music out on labels such as wolf music, body work music, sccucci manucci, trunkfunk, sinq records, disco bloodbath and sunday best.

don disco aka losoul! 2012 re-release of two rare & classic tracks produced by don disco aka projam aka lo soul! the whistle song is a collabo with jeremiah, originally out on grow! into the groove was released on the guidance sublabel crucial sounds in 1997!

uffe delivers a 5 track ep including two remixes that set the standard for a promising career. his debut ep on pets recordings 2012 created quite a bit of hype and the track when the sun rose appeared in various high profile dj charts...

born in cape town, and now living in manchester, alex blaxx is 21 years-old. buzzin flys ben watt ran across his music in september 2012 after a tip-off on influential music blog fluxmusic.net and went on to preview one of the tracks on his bbc 6music 6mix residency a couple of nights later, it garnered the most texts and tweets for any track played that night.
the upshot is alexs debut three-track ep on buzzin fly. simple raw, deep house.

following on from the success of their debut release baia 2012, hailed by influential critic and blogger philip sherburne as one of the top 50 records of the year so far, secretsundaze resident and co founder james priestley and studio partner marco antonio return with speed

guy gerbers supplement facts imprint signals the end of 2012 with a various artist sampler entitled things have changed ep. featuring a few household names alongside some future stars, alexkid, borrowed identity & mechanical soul brother, gab rhome and andrew grant & lomez, all appear on this release filled with quality and diversity.

originally released in 1996 on harthouse with a villalobos remix >trommelmaschine reconstructed< 2012 hits daylight and turns its attention to the importance of electronic music classics.

r&s welcome new signing mpia3 to the label with a doublepack of uncompromising techno. mpia3 is a production alias of truss (perc trax) who has just the two eps preceding this on shifteds avian label. >your orders< see him continue down the path of raw, industrial, seriously funky, acid techno. his signature overdriven kicks recall classic robert armani and his sound harks back to the days of mike dearbourn and djax up beats, and the classic uk techno of ben sims and james ruskin but the tracks on >your orders< could have only been made in 2012. this is heavyweight music built for proper soundsystems and dark rooms. the six tracks on the ep straddle different tempos with some slick drum programming, but are tied together with some razor sharp synths and a healthy dose of acid.

vacances records was established in 2012, by dj/producer freischwimmer based in kyoto, japan. the ep is inspired by vibes of classic house, chicago house & underground dance music.sound design is simple but its really strong & fat, so deep.

maxmillion dunbar - one half of dc dance captains beautiful swimmers - returns with woo, the first single from his forthcoming album house of woo. following a sturdy string of singles between 2011 and 2012 for l.i.e.s., live at robert johnson, and future times (where dunbar plays label don), woo marks max ds first release for rvng intl. and new dimensions to his production game.

after a summer hiatus from releasing eps, we are back in a big way.... next up on the artist series is the first american to release on our label, the all round nice guy and king of all things av the one, the only, bobby c sound tv. already getting support from the likes of krafty kuts (who listed papa grande in his top 10 tunes of 2012!!) you know this ep is gonna be the business... are you ready for the funk?

japans rhythm of elements return with another e.p. that display their versatility and belief in the many forms that soulful music can take. >tribe #3< contains the classic rhythm of elements combination of dj uchikawas firing electronic beats alongside virtuoso piano playing by makoto kuriya, plus bass by incognitos francis hylton. the track is a tribute to the late departed detroit electronic music artist aaron carl who sadly passed away last year. continuing the detroit connection, rick wilhite has been working with the likes of theo parrish and moodymann for years, and his remix of >tribe #3< provides an audio beatdown, stripping the whole thing down to its rawest elements, and supplying the hard and the smooth in perfect balance. >blow< is another journey into a percussive horn driven groove for the dancefloor. rhythm of elements provide the remix, layering the musical elements like flavours in a delicious cake. finally, >meditation bath< (loftsoul 2012 mix) takes the pace right down for this beautifully relaxing slow burner. close your eyes and let it flow over you.

djulzs bass culture records revisits home soil with its forthcoming work ep, from young parisian techno gem, john jastszebski. bubbling under the radar whilst building support through residencies at paris social club and rex club, jastszebski received affirmation for his early productions from the likes of luciano, richie hawtin and agoria. flash forward to late 2012 and djulz has snapped up the talented producer for a four track ep, backed by a bonus remix from chicago born, detroit raised house don, delano smith. the work ep is all twilight silkiness, the skill behind the alluring, forward thinking construction instantly inviting you on the journey. from soothing piano riffs to tribal drum work and allusions to mother nature, the work of both jastszebski and smith on the remix maintains bass cultures tradition of technical clarity and creativity.

this is the second 12 sampler taken from crosstowns mayan compilation. the compilation celebrates crosstown day zero festival in play del carmen, mexico this december. the album features 13 exclusive tracks, this second vinyl sampler features tracks by pier bucci, jay haze, francesca lomabrado and eduardo castillo.

decoy 01 showcases southampton artist chris colburn, a regular feature on alan fitzpatricks 8 sided dice imprint. a selection of 3 techno gems made entirely for the dance floor. acid whip is the lead track, big drums and a nerve cutting acid line create this frenzy of a track. universal oddity brings in a tonal bell ploughing through light percussion and chris signature kick. no smoke is last but not least delivered with a touch of soul through the melodic stabs and swirling hazy noise effects, taking it even deeper. hans bouffmhyre adds his touch to the ep with his remix of acid whip, pulling away from the acid and focusing on the drums and effects, the sleaze and electric deluxe artist doesnt fail to deliver as the track flows, drops and lifts with this warehouse style monster.
decoy records is launching in 2012 at a time where electronic music has become very exciting. with a grass roots approach and a nod to talented uk artists, the story begins.

chesus, c from c.r.s.t., half of darkhouse fam and the one and only metabeats fresh from his recent hip hop smash >hookers< with action bronson. so apart from having a finger in just about every conceivable pie, chesus is going back to his house roots on this solo project, which features the local talents, also making a fair name for themselves, the organ grinder and didz. this is an e.p. of classic house smashers, harking back to the house heyday of the 90s but with a production twist from 2012.
code for free mp3 download of these tracks included.

after all efforts were put into jacob korns debut album during summer 2012 uncanny valley strikes back with namesake jacob stoy and his very first solo ep after his s51 for the uv010-compilation. everything starts with redensart, a sunny piece of music with a sneaky bassline and easy synth pads that come across like a warm rain shower: its house in the end but feels like so much more. hauswart is an impressive example of how one can create a whole atmosphere of sound within two minutes. its short but feels so comfortable that you really like it to go on and on forever. start is maybe the most conventional deep house track on the ep and seduces with catchy synth chords and thrilling drums. finally gegenwart brings things to a jazzy end with tipsy synths and tripping percussions. the artwork comes from none other than jacobs father olaf stoy, who is a painter, lyricist and porcelain designer still working in jacobs hometown rabenau near dresden.

evren ulusoy, the confirmed master of the deep delivers up the second release on i records 2012 vinyl 12 series. in this edition we feature evren s modern day tale history of love . this is of course told in his undeniable sophisticated deep house style. pushing the release further are remixes...

we have limited information on this one. bootholic is a strictly vinyl only label bringing past classics up to date with restricted vinyl numbers for djs only. this first record features two nineties house gems reworked for 2012, both of which have been picking up heavy support at dc10 this summer. enjoy.
supported by: anthony collins, brothers vibe, chris carrier,dj sneak, dusky, eats everything, franck roger, huxley, kerri chandler, kiki, luciano, maceo plex, robert dietz, robert owens, tedd patterson, …

dirk hermann & andreas muellers klangkultur schallplatten label has been gaining a raft of support in 2012 with two extremely well received singles from darius syrossian & dj w!ld getting love from djs as diverse as adam beyer, dj sneak, huxley & maya jane coles. now the cologne based imprint is teaming up with another rock solid house hero, dj/producer chris james.
supported by: oxia, maceo plex, marco resmann, luciano, huxley, dusky, luna city express, subb-an, manik, anthony collins, jimpster, cozzy d, wally lopez, kerry chandler, moodtrap, danny howells, nikola gala and many more.

2012 has been a fantastic year for the label with an acclaimed serie of releases by marlow, matt flores, nowakowski & label guru dairmount. we chosed to close the year with a very special project and we are very excited to share it with you.
played & supported by axel boman, dam swindle, iron galaxy, the revenge, will saul, jimpster, osunlade, laurent garnier, rainer trüby, atjazz, mad mats, alex kid, charles webster, tiefschwarz, alland byallo, lovebirds, deetron, art of tones, master h, mike clark, recloose, jazzanova, lars behrenroth, dubfire, fred everything, slam, trickski, milton jackson, dj deep, marlow, matt masters, gerd, roberto rodriguez, sasse and more ...

part 1 of the 3 part vinyl series. 2012 sees hemlocks 20th release after four years at the frontline of forwardlooking bass music and dark electronica. to mark the occasion hemlock boss untold has curated a 65-minute mix joining the dots between the labels past, present and future.

reset robot makes his second appearances of 2012 on truesoul with an expansive ep that explores the middle ground between techno and house. >she lives above the door< stomps heads-down through burrowing grooves before revealing its killer hook, >snotty< rolls out a shuffling deep house inspired vibe.

here it finally is - fake bloods eagerly anticipated debut album >cells<! renowned for his hi octane, electro-influenced productions, this record is set to be one of the standout albums of 2012. theo keating, in true maverick style, has forged his own path as fake blood- a hard-hitting, multi genre artist with a cult following like no other. his previous releases, >mars< and the >fix your accent ep< that features the hit club anthem, >i think i like it< gained rave reviews among press and fans alike, cementing the man as a leader of the scene.
double 12 inch vinyl in gatefold sleeve, pressed on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl, code for free mp3 download of the full album included.

finlands aki latvamäki, sometimes known as artificial latvamäki, steps up for halo cyans final release of 2012, the >it is not now either< ep.
the vinyl is limited to 200, and exquisitely packaged in a die-cut and debossed jacket with matching coloured inner.

pilot, guitarist, dj, producer, autodidact, comedian are just a few words to describe the workaholic and house-fetishist dayne s. he is ranked as one of the upcoming deep house talents for sure ... in 2012, he grew up quickly and released tracks on labels like noir music, suara, witty tunes, microzoo and kittball. his affinity to the blues now sums up in an ep, which represents what he always wanted to create, a mixture of pure blues-feeling and a catchy groove for the floors.

new kanada enters the fall 2012 season with some dark angular acidic house. black and medleys >roll the dice< - featuring the voice of rosina – is an old-school blend of disco, ny house and classic toronto warehouse vibes. slightly acidic, with its bubbling juno bassline – and slightly techno with the driving, repetitive beat – this house track should rock the deepest of dancefloors. file somewhere between henry street and early adonis. 5am - no earlier. for the flipside, adam marshall sits down at the controls for a clinical, tight, stripped-down scrubbing, turning the original into a late-night fear edit. broken, diffused drums and lots of black empty space in this one. the lights go out – blackout.

endangered species is the eagerly awaited full-length album from wolf + lambs musically virtuosic no regular play, a duo equally at home in the rehearsal rooms of julliard as in the main room of fabric.their debut album was made in early summer 2012, exclusively in the studio of new york citys marcy hotel. over the course of 11 elegantly interlaced tracks, greg paulus and nicholas debruyn create a veritable cornucopia of beautiful forms

smalhans is the fourth solo album by norwegian producer hans-peter lindstrøm, and his second album to come out in 2012. earlier this year he released six cups of rebel, which was a very personal album for lindstrøm and showed his more experimental side. now, this forthcoming record on smalltown supersound, finds lindstrøm back on the dance floor with six monumental tracks – classic lindstrøm style.
smalhans was mixed by his friend todd terje, who has also made extended edits which will be released as 12 inches. the album title is an old norwegian word and means scarcity or simply poverty. each track on the album is titled after a traditional norwegian meal. smallhans is lindstrøm at his very best, perfected by todd terje.

whether it is deep, tech, percussive, disco, chicago or minimal, ray okpara doesnt leave any sub-genre out of the pool. in a lucid representation of himself, ray delivers an 11-piece bundle of soul lifting, mind and body empowering dance tracks under the core title, good times.

having hibernated over the past few months, truesoul is back with a run of releases to close out 2012. the italian duo of frankyeffe and enrico sangiuliano kick things off, combining to deliver two smooth cuts that straddle the divide between house and tech house. >consciousness< works up an atmospheric mood with spacey effects and the spoken vocal sample woven into a rolling, percussive groove. >neaps< retains the percussive feel to create a bumping rhythm of drops and builds that provide the space for the distinctive vocals to do their damage.

supported by ame, loco dice, joris voorn, reboot, raresh, dufire, andre galuzzi, brothers vibe, marco resmann, john tejada, shinedoe, sascha dive, tim green, gel abril, ray okpara, meat, chris wood, matt star, wigbert, franksen, stefan sieber, mozaic, denite and many more!!!! movida wird 10 !!!! das muss gefeiert werden und zwar mit einer wundervollen 5 teiligen vinyl serie, alle versehen mit tollen bildern vom fusion festival 2012 und superschöner musik dazu. bei der ersten nummer wird es gleich international ohne ende…den start macht unser freund franco cinelli aus argentinien mit einer super-deepen house nummer. dicht gefolgt von bodj aus griechenland der uns eine trippige nummer abliefert. auf der b-seite erwarten uns 2 brüder aus russland, nennen sich a & m und liefern eine freakige technonummer ab, die so schnell nicht mehr aus dem ohr geht. last but not least noch einmal zurück nach argentinien, diesmal nach córdoba zu emmanuel gerez der uns mit seinem track eine zeitlose nummer beschert die schöner nicht sein kann. feiert und tanzt mit uns…!

following a sequence of brand new joiners to the label in 2012, boe presents one of the uks rising stars on the underground house music scene in meschi. having had previous successes on great labels such as lunar disko and the ever impressive swiss imprint, meschi is also famed for his live analogue jam sets full of action and improvisation...

dam mantle, aka tom marshallsay, commits the first track from his forthcoming debut album to vinyl as part of a split ep with glasgow collective lovers rights. the four-track ep is released via london-based art collective getme! lovers rights is the new project of three friends living in glasgow making music with synthesizers, they want to make you bounce in a dark room. after some time of the trio sharing ideas and equipment, this is the first of two planned releases in 2012.

the quintessential post acid house anthem blacker has been remade for 2012 by the dynamic duo yambee (ashley beedle & yam who?). a complete package of hot mixes will be forthcoming on londons midnight riot label. mixes are by joey negro, deadly sins and by yambee themselves. check the joey negro mix for a master class in modern day jazz funk!

1605 bring the anthem of anthems to the spotlight once again and hit everyone where it hurts, with five completely different renditions. mixes from umek / d.ramirez / uto karem & filterheadz 2012.

ltd 2012 repress on black vinyl... >post-traumatic son< by o/v/r aka ruskin & regis in 3 mixes by ben klock. a collaboration made in techno-heaven, delivering pure awesomness!

steering away from the album format, rory will be releasing the music as mixed fortunes, a singles club of 6 2 track 12 inch records, released throughout 2012. named to reflect the stylistic range of the series, mixed fortunes, will channel the same spirit of musical adventure heard in both phillipss remix work and in his genre-hopping dj sets, with tracks both by phillips on his own as well as some undertaken with a range of top secret collaborators. each 12 will contain 2 tracks and will be limited to 300 copies. there will be no remixes.

steering away from the album format, rory will be releasing the music as mixed fortunes, a singles club of 6 2 track 12 inch records, released throughout 2012. named to reflect the stylistic range of the series, mixed fortunes, will channel the same spirit of musical adventure heard in both phillipss remix work and in his genre-hopping dj sets, with tracks both by phillips on his own as well as some undertaken with a range of top secret collaborators. each 12 will contain 2 tracks and will be limited to 300 copies. there will be no remixes.

existence is resistance are pleased to announce the remastered re-release of same peoples legendary proto-garage classic >dangerous<. lovingly remastered at air studios in london by the master masterer matt colton and featuring remixes by two of the originators of the scene, persian and dj texsta who both have long and rich histories in the drum and bass, uk garage and house scenes. rounding off the package is long time friend and cohort nick dunton of 65d mavericks and surface records fame dropping in from the techno scene with his jazzed out liquid mix.