reach recordz are back with their 4th release with the return of the mysterious charm sneak. five unique tracks of moody, dark ambient tunes, to heads down late night techy business laid out across both sides.

nice price deal !!! >here and there< was the first work of the romanian duo livio & robyon drumma records back in 2015, now they return home with pen thru ep including a remix by felipe valenzuela and dani casarano the music of livio & roby contains a great deal of innovation and connection to its roots, evokes respect and coherence with the music of their nation, which leads them to be one of the most respected duos of underground electronic music throughout their 10-year career, they have showcased the romanian sound across the globe and demonstrated great versatility in their career, working with labels as diverse as mulen records, vakant, desolat music group, fumakilla, among others. pen thru ep contains two original tracks plus an exceptional remix of our collaborators, friends, and brothers felipe valenzuela and dani casarano, creators of innovative labels such as melisma, melcure, and always one step further in the search for the new music.

vox populi!

the new label fuego international, run by the parisian duo eliott litrowski and christophe amor (krijka), is hitting the desert with it’s first release: hysteric “summer in cairo”!
the great italo-disco archeologist has selected, flipped and reinterpreted fine pieces of music across different genres to bring your collection into a whole new universe! great fun on the dance-floor, with precise and detailed work from the australian producer for his new release.
the record will be available in a limited number of 300 copies in a papyrus style package.

scott grooves celebrates 10 years with his 10th release. a versatile ep inspired by the human heart, beating across many genres in true s.g.style! repress

italoconnection. italo legend federico di bonaventura aka fred ventura with sound specialist paolo gozzetti. after years of collaborations, remixes and productions comes the first real album from this duo. following voyage, this hit squad are linking up with a spread of extraordinary talent for an album that explores a cityscape of variety. from the avenues of synth pop and plazas of space disco, the boulevards of italo to new wave skyscrapers: metropoli. the beautiful tones of francesca gastaldi feature prominently on this brand new album, tones which marry perfectly with addictive synthlines. of course, mr ventura is at the lp s core, an artist who continues to define italo disco with his unmistakable presence, style and voice. lyrical partnerships are pivotal across the eleven tracks. old friends and new have come together, meeting against a backdrop of radiant keys, clean-shaven beats and deep pads. alessandra contini of il genio, martin blix of italove and italo godfather francesco rago (of lectric workers, decadance, expansives, and wanexa fame) all lend their unique attitudes, experiences and voices for some incredibly special music. italoconnection s most daring and dynamic release to date, metropoli is the summary of all fred ventura and paolo gozzetti experiences. it is their electronic music manifesto, a manifesto with an european vision, a sound journey with an unknown destination. an album that will open vistas and visions of italo past, present and future, music of vintage class with a modern and cosmopolitan allure: metropoli.

first re-issue since its original release in japan in 1983, remastered from the original masters, 140g vinyl, gatefold sleeve, 16 page photography book with liner notes.

>reason of being< is the name of the second ep of the madrilenian techno label, matterwave records, 4 original tracks by spanish producer akenaton (sub tl, nxt recordings, hxagrm records), a skilled techno producer and dj emerging in the scene. this ep is influenced by sounds of the motor-city where akenaton shows his abilities recording the tracks in real time as a live set. a trip across the space to find yourself. we focus our music and concept firstly to make good records.

packaged in 6-panel fold-out stickered poster-sleeve. limited edition of 350 copies.

2019 repress the elusive and enigmatic brazilian producer ‘coastdream’ resurfaces on x-kalay with his third ep, and arguably best work to date. coastdream has garnered something of a cult following throughout the burgeoning underground music community, his instantly recognisable brand of woozy 5am power house and diy club tracks form a signature sound few can come close to.
classic piano stabs, dreamy pads, punchy drums and some real basement grooves all feature prominently across the four tracks in play here. proper capri-sun business this one...

psychedelic afro funk featuring members of the mighty dap kings and antibalas !

phuturistic electro / techno music written by an alien microchip, connected to the intergalactic celestial circuits. transmitted across the space time continum from a distant galaxy populated by artifically intelligent robots. this message was intercepted by the hacker command and recorded to wax for phuture generations to interpret.

while being best known for creating deeply immersive live psychoacoustic experiences, the london based pataphysical have allowed us to use periphera , the fruits of their debut studio work, as the label s eighth musical oblation. it would have been an exercise in futility to try and replicate the immediacy of their live performances on this record, but we feel that across these 8 disparate tracks inner worlds have been rendered real. through the careful positioning of field recordings and the creation of soundscapes somewhat reminiscent of heyday mille plateau the group have held fast to a desire to craft involved and captivating synthesis.

da buze bruvaz present clever one & giallo point with “kiss da converse”.

freddie gibbs and madlib ride on zebras across a dystopian landscape. the vinyl album includes a piece of paper. half-speed remastered repress.

we can exclusively announce that ice cream records have signed the bootleg mix of ripgroove by fixate, which went viral when sherelle dropped it during her boiler room set to a huge reaction. with over 3.5 million views across social media and counting almost 22 years to the day since the original was released on ice cream records and now part of the legendary double 99 double pack watch this space.

chicagos original dj skull is back in full gear with the chi-life ep! having recorded on the legendary chicago imprint saber, along with work & remixes on early tresor, djax, force inc, etc, this 12inch is full of serious bang spread across 4 cuts. chicago tracks meets real minimal tech. tip

sonic experiments from tomi yard on double vinyl.

huge label compilation on 2x12 inch vinyl

moving to london, producing two sell-out records with mall grabs steel city dance discs, and nailing mixes for rinse, nts and boiler room, made 2018 a landmark year for australian-born producer and dj loods. following his extensive touring across the uk and europe, loods has been working away in the studio to produce his classic music company debut. this two-track 12inch marks an impressive label outing for the artist, as title track walking away offers a summer-ready sound with soft keys, a soulful vocal sample and lilting beat. on the b-side is the deep and grooving the feeling, where the burgeoning artist presents another track primed for summer dancefloors with this disco house number.

derek carr and peter sweeney with a deep space journey across 4 tracks for the next 393 release.

soulful house by javonntte

volume 9! the man is unstoppable. in 3 short years, hotmood has become a staple across all areas of the house arena. each volume continues to elevate the mexican superhero of soul. 4 dancefloor cuts to fit any vibe or any party. it s soul, disco, jazz & funk flipped by this master chef

moonshoe records has bowled over first listeners by presenting this new side of their sphere - air space arks debut, all rivers lead charts the course of divergent streams of contemporary ambient music, downtempo rhythms, and electroacoustic experimentation, arriving at a calming confluence of these sources. across the 6 songs on these two sides, they evoke a calming and contemplative headspace

lp a colourful storm presents an album by brunnen aka freek kinkelaar, one of the everlasting beacons of the dutch underground. limited pressing.

initially a duo formed in berlin, fith have since multiplied and expanded to become a revolving collective of musicians and poets spread out across a paris/manchester/berlin axis

presided by tom kerridge, girls of the internet is one of a few new projects kerridge dug into having spent over a decade running labels such as ramp, fourth wave and brainmath. providing a break from label life, girls is a new creative outlet - a full band with kerridge as producer and band leader, spawning music that pays tribute to a lifetime of collecting disco and techno records. their debut 12? came out on west norwood cassette library, and recent follow up ‘when u go landed on derrick carter & luke solomons label classic music company to sweeping acclaim. girls of the internets latest single ‘love delicious features legendary chicago vocalist peven everett. this single is pevs first venture into the studio since his standout feature on last years gorillaz album, ‘humanz. on remix duties are sully, who drops a storming, retro uk garage version that has been tearing up dancefloors across the country for months, and saine, who delivers a lush analogue house version.

bisher unveröffentlichter cinematic jazz-funk für film & fernsehen von arrangeur/komponist j.j. johnson. 21 tracks mit musik aus across 110th street, top of the heap, the fuzz brothers, the bold ones. funky moog-modulationen, verfolgungsjagden, stimmungsvolle bibliotheksinhalte und eine rechtschaffene soul-sister, die universelle wahrheiten predigt, die sich alle in diesen kürzlich entdeckten aufnahmen offenbaren. meisterhafte arrangements und üppige orchestrierung von einem der giganten der jazz & soul/funk-genres!

alelah records presents the debut album from polow – in da diggalow, recorded at hilberts grand hotel with tracks produced between 2017 and 2019. dusty instrumental beats, hazy jazz loops and mpc-styled hip hop treats across two sides of a lovingly created cassette tape. a pure unadulterated listening experience that deserves the time and space that a tape can offer. kick back, light up that incense and lose yourself in this one.

uk indie pop 1981 - 83

12 inch picture sleeve! this album, borne of strong vision and stronger hometown pride, embellishes ishmael ensemble as one of the uks finest new groups. as shown across a state of flow, the future of bristols musical legacy is in more than capable hands

sometimes, despite todays high-octane, fast-track and hyper-hysteric music business - you come across things that seem so pure, perfect and poetic that it almost hurts. socialo blanco is one of these objects

new york native david berrie makes a welcome return to the hot creations fold this april. the latest recruit to join as a resident for jamie jones’ paradise night in ibiza, berrie gifts us with three heavy hitting tracks, sure to set dance floors alight across the globe. airplane to madrid opens the ep with its steady groove and funk elements, underpinned by a tribal drum and old school vocal hook that culminate in a jazz influenced breakdown. on talkin’ bout, berrie utilises a fast-paced beat and bouncy, ghetto-house style vocals that lead into another intriguing breakdown. closing the ep, the bassline of acid souls gurgles beneath the female vocal building to an insatiable drop before plummeting back into the heady bass. raised in the musical melting pot of new york, david berrie draws influence from a variety of genres to create his signature style. he’s released on a number of prominent labels including cuttin’ headz, play it say it and hot creations. last year’s collaboration with jamie jones broke into the top 5 in the beatport charts and his music has been supported by some of the industry’s biggest names such as carl cox, marco carola, the martinez brothers and seth troxler. 2019 is set to be a big one for berrie, with a residency for paradise at dc10 and fresh music due to be released.

italian disco label samosa records have been doing a roaring trade of late, and with this new pack from greece s c. da afro the trend looks very much set to continue. brazilian flavours meet jazz-funk and straight up disco licks across these four infectious cuts.

amniote editions hatch with 3 ovums from across the sonic spectrum.

3 electro-funk classics from the mid-80s back on wax.

kampana presents 4 doses of afro disco and house, from captain planet, including his heavily in demand rework of shina williams agboju logun officially licensed for this release. the la producer is at the top of his game across the ep, serving up a timeless blend of retro vocals, horns and percussion, with subtle but highly effective club-centred production. this record will not leave your box!

180gr , depth & weight out of ireland deliver with 4 fresh across the board tracks fitting house, electro, experimental and leftfield guises. with support across the board among the underground key players in 2018, dw001 is a various artist release representing the sound that started the journey of depth & weight. lovingly mastered by sven weisemann, berlin.

standard cover - no label cobver , recorded at johns last night at the vagabond nightclub in downtown miami during this years miami music week, live in miami features 37 tracks and nearly 4 hours of the very best underground electronic music, spanning across more than two decades. showcasing a wide selection of new and classic records ranging from as far back as 1992 (secret knowledge - sugar daddy) and 1993 (nicole - a small entrance to a large spectrum and laurent garnier - acid eiffel) digweeds latest opus effortlessly takes us through a vast array of sounds, eras and genres from what was an incredibly special night back in march of this year.

the original jazz dance classic is finally re-pressed once again on a beautiful 7inch and with the original label artwork. this cover of pharoah sanders original anthem was one of the biggest records when it was released back in 2002 and was played all across the globe by everyone from gilles peterson to united future organization. proper jap-jazz but recorded in sweden and produced by no other than mad mats himself!

platform 23 is delighted to release a compilation across 4 eps of the music of dutch producer robbert heijnen (psychick warriors of gaia / sumus) and his exquisite corpse project.

repress - amsterdam-based duo wanderwelle return to silent season for their debut album which is inspired by the mysterious pagan tribes that once roamed across the european woodlands. lost in a sea of trees tells the tale of a lone traveller who enters a dark, ancient forest. lured deep into the woods by something not of this world as he enters uncharted grounds. step by step his journey is getting darker as he encounters strange phenomena and beings among the trees

a compilation of early boston reggae from 1979 to 1988 on double vinyl.

over the course of the last few months a small coterie of djs have been armed with specially encoded secret weapons. from clubs and festivals across the globe, cod3 qr 001 & 002 have been road tested, extensively scrutinized and passed fit for public intrigue

the compilation reflects simon green’s penchant for both expansive combinations of mixed musical elements and intricate structures. he uses the multi-instrumental arrangements of his own work as the basic structure on which to build a narrative across house, techno, electronica and breakbeat. (fabric london) the double vinyl comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

dmitry distant’s side of the record sees a journey through abstract soundscapes, hefty dark atmospheric techno and electro, rounded off nicely by a dark funk injected remix from sweden’s obergman. all made live with machines, dmitry’s tracks are the authentic type of electronic music the popular scene would have you forget. no surprise then that his live schedule is taking him across europe including a gig alongside the mighty rude66 and luke eargoggle in berlin.
lectromagnetique takes you on a ride through some edgy, acidic and melancholic broken techno experiences. whilst many seek to portray that cold, sci-fi, and industrial vibe in their music, few get to draw on the experiences of living in the pripyat region on chernobyl’s doorstep. as you listen you can feel and visualise places you would otherwise never dare tread or let your mind wander to.
supported by dave clarke (including best of electro 2016), helena hauff, the black dog, mix mag (album of the month) and more.

brothers from across the pond, pontchartrain and thatmanmonkz, join forces to split a butter smooth ep of edits. dont mistake the smoothness for mellow vibes, these are custom made to fill the floor.

love bite compiles the efforts of a cadre of talented djs-cum-producers from across the globe for a selection of 4 songs each tailored for before, during and after peak time at your pool party or discotheque.

the 80s italo disco /proto-house classic ‘mbo theme’ by the mighty klein & mbo, repressed! comes with an heavy (and unheard) south african version on the flip. huge tip! the mbo theme (1983) has been a dance floor favorite since decades, created by mario boncaldo and tony carrasco - the legendary italian/us duo klein & mbo. the track got support in nyc and chicago by greats as larry levan, frankie knuckles and ron hardy.
the rare version on the flip is created by a south-african band called warrior. rush hour explain how they came across the track: “we bumped into this version on a south african record digging trip. it took us a few months to realize the scarcity of this version. ian osrin, a well respected engineer in south-africa who was involved in many 80ties and 90ties bubblegum, kwaito and south african disco records, explained us about music distribution in south africa during apartheid.