in addition to the book project >beyond plastic<, this vinyl only compilation features four exclusive and previously unreleased tracks by sebastian dubiel (ortloff records), sandrow m (uncanny valley), max k. (brothers in love) and andre kronert (decks records).

beyond plastic is a mixtape in book format about artists and vinyl labels that press music on >black gold<. it does not only trace the various processes entailed in the making of a record – from sound-production to the pressing plant and beyond – but also seeks to depict the blood, sweat and tears that goes into it.

the book includes interviews and articles of 60hertz, smallville, liebe*detail, pingipung, acker records, decks.de, de:bug, giegling, brothers in love, dubplates & mastering, aim vinyl, fauxpas musik, oye records, ortloff, kann, rand muzik, uncanny valley, freude am tanzen and workshop.

beyond plastic bundle
1 x beyond plastic book
1 x beyond plastic vinyl only compilation
1 x beyond plastic cotton bag (only available in this bundle)

book info:
beyond plastic is a mixtape in book format about artists and vinyl labels that press music on »black gold«. it does not only trace the various processes entailed in the making of a record – from sound-production to the pressing plant and beyond – but also seeks to depict the blood, sweat and tears that goes into it.

the book includes interviews and articles of 60hertz, smallville, liebedetail, pingipung, acker records, decks.de, de:bug, giegling, brothers in love, dubplates & mastering, aim vinyl, fauxpas musik, oye records, ortloff, kann, rand muzik, uncanny valley, freude am tanzen and workshop.

– edited and designed by alex ketzer (www.alexketzer.com)
– 288 pages, format a5 (210 x 148 mm)
– 19 extensive interviews
– 250+ pictures (coloured & b/w)
– 300+ cross references, accessible via short urls
– including audio-cd with tracks by the interviewee
– printed by gallery print
– isbn 978-3-00-043687-1

vinyl info:
in addition to the book project >beyond plastic<, this vinyl only compilation features four exclusive and previously unreleased tracks by sebastian dubiel (ortloff records), sandrow m (uncanny valley), max k. (brothers in love) and andre kronert (decks records).

– vinyl only
– limited edition of 180 black 12-inch vinyls
– including risograph-printed inlay with liner notes by sascha uhlig (groove)
– mastered by manes at salz (salz-mastering.com)
– pressed by r.a.n.d. muzik (www.randmuzik.de)

mother recordings welcomes their new addition to the family. david keno, one of the nicest and gifted person in electronic scene who already released on respectable labels such as noir music or get physical. mother025 includes 2 danceflloor bombs full of power and energy.

brad peterson delivers the 25th release from glasgows 7th sign recordings. the imprint is back with a bang as scotland-based american producer brad peterson (also of moods and grooves) serves up deep and spiritual sounds with shades of larry heard interwoven with the unique, abstract, thoughtful, groovy sound that is all his own. a powerful remix by house music hero neville watson (clone jack for daze, creme org, rush hour, poker flat, permanent vacation) completes this fine addition to the remarkable 7th sign catalogue.

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crazy fidget techhouse you got to check out! new exclusive label addition.. for fans of jesse rose, oliver s and the hole posse

another vinyl installment from rotterdam based citrus recordings. hard hitting drum & bass just as you like it. heading up the 12inch we find ukrainian drum & bass prodigy nick bee delivering massively on iridium.the waspy bass sounds and bouncy drums make this a real floor filler and an excellent addition to your neuro sets. we continue with coincidence by an up and coming duo from lincoln, uk! soligen & type 2 have recently been conquering the scene doing split releases with the likes of state of mind and bcee. if you havet heard of them, perhaps its time you did. naughty full on techno flavored beats for the get down crew, best not to sleep on it!

for the second release anagram called upon 3 compelling artists, exploring their vibrant auditory pieces. one of the most talented artists in the dutch scene, stefan vincent, joins the label on anagram002 together with their own sinfol. furthermore, they welcome octual, the newest addition to the anagram family.

soul has always been a constant in wolfs musical adventures, and here they release an ep that is positively drenched in it. wolfep026 has been crafted by wolf favourite, ishmael. a multi-instrumentalist who has featured on the label in the past but is now stepping up for his first full ep. fans of wolfep017 will be familiar with his debut single *want you* that received praise from the likes of jimpster, lovebirds & ben westbeech. luckily we didnt have to wait long for more tracks as we were treated to au juju & lumo as well a remix for frits wentink. this release is his full debut ep, and is a taster of what you can expect from this exciting new addition to the pack.

em records proudly announces a new addition to our em steel pan series, a project long in gestation, john gibbs and the unlimited sound of steel orchestra. it is official, and of course it is excellent.

soul has always been a constant in wolfs musical adventures, and here they release an ep that is positively drenched in it. wolfep026 has been crafted by wolf favourite, ishmael. a multi-instrumentalist who has featured on the label in the past but is now stepping up for his first full ep. fans of wolfep017 will be familiar with his debut single *want you* that received praise from the likes of jimpster, lovebirds & ben westbeech. this release is his full debut ep, and is a taster of what you can expect from this exciting new addition to the pack.

techno was always meant to invoke images of the future. whether dystopian or utopic, you want your music to inspire otherworldly images and ideas. enter american producer allen as the newest addition to the m_rec ltd roster…his 4-tracks ep embraces the set of values and intentions that were dear to the pioneers of the genre, while still delivering some incredibly exciting dance floor oriented material.

very limited 2014 repress. incl s100, pfirter & grindvik, skudge, the rumours aka s. linzatti & p.grindvik, oliver kapp and tom diciccio !! to clarify the meaning of sthlm ltd 022. on sthlm ltd 022 i would like to shed light upon a few artists who, in recent times, inspired me, in one way or another. older ones and new ones. we embark with s100, a cluster of machines and people from stockholm, who share the love of playing live. in addition to the stockholm ensemble we have juan pablo pfirter, a man who brings mad joy to any dancefloor but also constantly seizes the attention of the blog generation. there is also skudge, the swedish duo who with their simple patterns and oldschool vibes made people worship true techno again. as well as staffan linzatti, who is the best studio mate in the world, and oliver kapp, the founder of the labels indulge and raygun. oliver s music has always been a huge source of inspiration for me, so i was proud to invite him to do a remix for stockholm ltd. last but not least tom dicicco, a bass and dub loving youngster from the midlands currently based in manchester, who after a few releases on various labels co founded the great label inner surface. pär grindvik, 2011

still sounding like something from the distant future (1988 to be exact), * we are phuture* continues to survive.
an all time acid house classic straight from chicago, phutures mission statement still packs a heavyweight punch today.
repressed, remastered and reissued in conjunction with trax records and with all original artwork retained, * we are phuture* is an essential addition to any record collection
often imitated, never bettered
*slam your body to the beat!*

hailing from toronto is newcomer drala. with a background of trinidad and canada alike, this ep brings cool breezes to the scene while claiming a stake in this musical playground. already a staple in osunlades dj sets, datfreaky has already become a much desired floor banger. with demanding stabs, smooth and subtle deeply combine a signature sound yet to be compared. dralas theme takes us deeper into his world as syncopated bass lines dance with pulsating rhythms. spirits and smiles continues the movement with brigade like drums, airy chords & industrial tones while never losing ground. the gods made me funky take you on a heightened journey within yourself, transcending mind and soul with haunting vocals by spiritual sage astarius this has been a labor of love from seed to flower, we proudly present the latest addition to the yoruba family. welcome drala!

david k is the parisian-turned-berliner producer who has been a prominent artist within the underground house scene since the late 90s, having first joined forces with dan ghenacia of apollonia when releasing his bestseller * boul de nerf* on freak n chic. a fruitful career in production led to music on labels like cocoon, visionquest, supplement facts and bpitch control, while his new album * out of range * is just about to drop. ten years in the making and signed to tiefschwarzs souvenir, david proves his music is still as relevant today as ever. as one of the main artists on freak n chic, david k seemed a natural fit for apollonia to approach...* david is an old friend and talented produced who we have known from the beginning back in paris. of course we wanted to see what he could do for the new label, as you know by now we apollonia are always referring back to our roots. a 2-track package, * middle-aged romance* is characterised by its bell melody and hard-hitting bassline, an electric story moving between ethereal wonder and an intense workout. * drop the beat* perfectly demonstrates the classic chicago house style david k and apollonia first enjoyed together all those years ago, but adding a very modern, textured touch. coming 2014, apollonia invite premiesku to the label – the combination of livio & roby and their pal george g – and also the newest addition to the lola ed roster.

slight delay aka tiago makes a welcome addition to the vibrations camp with this supreme e.p of leftfield house. *west sonic vibe* is a deep eastern infused tropical gem with *party over* taking on a harder edge on the same mystical journey. oz producer of the moment inkswel takes on the remix duties and rocks *party over* into a slower funked up, bass line heavy trip via sugarhill.

john tejada does not really need any introduction - he is simply a phenomenon. starting with his first releases in the mid nineties, he has been constantly expanding on his massive catalogue of singles, remixes and albums released on well known us and european techno, house and electronic music labels and there seems to be no end in sight. in addition to his output on prestigious labels such as playhouse, plug research, defocus, moods and grooves, 7th city, kompakt, and others he has also been running his own palette recordings imprint since 1996. john tejada s ep for slices of life make reference to his earlier releases that were beloved by dj s for their driving energy and an occasional wink of humor. the three tracks on -times like this- combine a musical glance back to earlier times, while showcasing tejada s high level production skills of today: a slice from the past without being nostalgic

mendo is the new addition to material roster. described as one of the hottest producer of spain he cant let us down! just an anthemic track on 2 special version for this coloured 12inch! do not miss this one!

bouq. is proud to announce a great new addition to the artist roster with british dj/producer bryan chapman who delivered a fantastic 4-tracker in his unique driving techy vibe.

following on from his edits of dj hyperactive, jpls and mikael jonasson, len faki now takes on original sound associates material in two burning new interpretations. both >jacknife< and >boombox< blend the jacking, floor-burning funk of the original s.a cuts, with fakis unmistakable attention to detail, and deadly-high production values. finely tuned, yet raw and unrelenting, they are a perfect addition to figure s current run of releases, setting new and higher standards for underground techno in 2014.

qy live in the western part of leipzig which is dominated by industrial architecture from the past. some of the tracks created here were released on the blank slate (2013) and ortloff (2013, 2014). shortly, an e. p. will expand their catalog, released on the u.s. label roundabout sounds. in addition to new productions qy are currently working on a system based solely on hardware live set.

worx very cleverly tap up in-demand parisian dj and producer the mekanism for its first release here, squeezing out three of the artist s finest tracks to date. >bogoto< fuses a disco groove and 70s strings with some classic deep house piano, and creates a heavenly peak time roller, while >2 galactic< is pure 80s hip house fire, fusing cut-up vocals with a pounding late night groove. taking things down a notch, singing beasts goes deep and jazzy to close proceedings on whats another great addition to the producers discography, and a sterling first outing for worx.

in addition to his work as one half of mista men, london via doncaster producer ryan aitchison has been making solo moves under his mella dee guise these past few years with appearances in all the right places (think wolf music, shabby doll and sccucci manucci).

this release sees ante perry team up with a host of names in his very own studio in dortmund. first up belgian artist maxim lany is the first to accompany him in a deeply warm number named honigmitmais , a track possessing a sullen resonating sub-bass and romantic piano stabs with male vocal coos scattered throughout. xtc1 with german artist dirty doering then shifts the mood, dominated by a low-end unmistakably perry with the addition of pitched down vocals and eerie atmospherics make for a trippier track altogether.

argentinean musician and producer fernando pulichino joins the cynic fray and brings with him a storied reputation that includes a multitude of releases as fernando for the likes of international feel, leng, internasjonal, redux, under the shade, nang, and bearfunk. in addition to his solo work, pulichino has been an integral cog in the 2020 soundsystem, a live act headed by ralph lawson that have been known to close out proceedings at sonar. the stereo drive 12 inch is a fine example of fernandos style, all clean production values with subtle hints of proto house and balearica respectively running through the title cut and b sider -sunset strip-. another killer 12 inch from felix dickinson s revitalised cynic label.

relating back to the etui records roots of monomood, abstract animal presents the remixes of absolute control that originally appeared on etuiltd 003. who can be more suitable for transforming the heavy chord sounds of the original into a forward pushing floor behemoth than 50 weapons multi talented sound artist benjamin damage? in addition to that monomood took a re-edit of his own track and put a even more dark and industrial feel on it. to close the circle etui records mastermind and dresdens very own insect o. converts the originals four to floor rhythm to a broken beat machine funk monster.

since 2004, creaked records has always pushed the music forward by bringing up-and-coming artists, shaping its very own style of electronic music and building a cutting-edge discography that defies all manner of genre. to celebrate the 40th addition to our catalog, the extended remodeled and reworked vol. 1, we look at some of our best moments with a second remix collection.

in addition, he invites terrence dixon back on knotweed so that terrence can give his own minimalistic interpretation of stars

fantastic new pressing of lost trax classic ill never let you go by william s. re mastered for 2014 from original dat s and pressed nice and loud in original 1987 artwork. while the a side is a useful addition to your catalogue its all about the stunning b side instrumental mix. released in conjunction with trax / harmless.

steve lees (the project club) above machine label returns with another superb release from acclaimed italian duo almunia their last single for am was a best-seller, and their celebrated output through paul mudd murphys claremont56 label, including the recent pulsar lp has seen the their blissful & uplifting balearic sound win over many a new follower *find my way* is a gorgeous, acoustic guitar led vocal number, conjuring up twilight beach side boogie, balmy breezes and ice cold drinks. marius circus gets to work on the b side, taking the irresistible melodies to a much later, darker dancefloor. laying a foundation of squelchy moog style bass and a toughened up rhythm track before heavily effected guitars sweep across the mix elevating the whole thing to near transcendental heights! a superb release and addition to the above machine catalogue.

blunted astronaut returns to its roots with an upcoming series of 7-inch drops out in the next few months. ghettosocks *everyday apocalypse* b/w *i ll be your dog* is the latest addition to its ever-expanding catalogue of vinyl releases. this translucent 7 inch, produced by dynamic duo the process (jonny cuba and ollie teeba (soundsci/the herbaliser), is bound to be another ba sure shot. rapid-fire flows, clever rhymes, cinematic production... it is all there to keep your head boppin for days. guest appearances by canadas timbuktu and muneshine add weight to this already heavy release.

of banks and gangsters - that basically sums up recent spanish history and also the new strand ep called *bankstaz paradise*. accompanied by the banksters and the financial horns, strand also has shuane singing on one of the songs and there is a remix by om unit which is seriously awesome. in addition to fact magazine, it has already been featured on dazed & confused, dj mag, earmilk, playground and dj shadow has said that it rules.

another fine addition to one of the most distinct voices in modern techno!

second release of parallel pain records. here introduces new faces to label. the single, a mental techno slow-burner titled *radioactivity*, comes from the spanish artist psynth, a seriously deep work produced from this amazing artist. in addition we can find a remix by miki craven the spanish tresor (berlin) ambassador, who inject the original with a shock of jacking technoid. a really good bomb! ends this great release the talented dominants track, no lower one than the original, dominant does his best with a acid pumping remix full of dark shynthis.

having previously had releases on visionquest and italian imprint amam, aeons fifth release is courtesy of ukrainian producer and performer qbeck. with the *dont let it fall ep* and as the latest addition to the aeon family qbeck is the perfect candidate to bring a fresh take on the electronic music scene, supplying a sound that perches somewhere between minimal, tech and deep-house.

russian producer neotnas deliveres >slow & steady<, his first ep on soundtravels (st006). we have already introduced him on our first various artist ep >point of view part 1< (st005). typical for his sound is that warm, organic feel all over his house and dubtechno productions. very often accompanied by female vocals and its almost like you hear somebody play a live instrument if you listen carefully. the ep kicks off with the massive floorfiller >trunk party<. an energetic, solid built up track with that bassline killer hook. >user mood< has that typical basic channel touch. dubby techno guided by a floating bassline and little pleasant delays. we are slowly moving forward with evolving sticky, dubby beats in the title track >slow & steady<. this one will warm up every dancefloor, but is also very welcome in the afterhours. the last addition to this ep is >hold<, a warm deephouse track with moody, hopeful and sensitive sounds which reflect beautiful emotions. timeless material again which covers you up like a warm blanket. enjoy!

only few copies! amazing piece of house!! future in sound presents its new face late in 2013, with its first release of the year. reaching its 10th edition in december 2012, the new year started with fis preparing for big things! future in sound kicked off its own network >listen & discover< bringing music from only underground/upcoming artists and labels from all around the place.in addition to that, fisr will be on vinyl! fisr011 is one hell of a package. following some detroit, electronica, tech, more electronica and some minimal techno (hailing from germany of course), we land right back into the house of house, with some french summer loving vibes by the talented florian muller project.

following his breakthrough release on cult bristol label happy skulls, which carried a tearing funkineven remix, adjowa marks his second release of the year with a slamming addition to the dba dubs series. beautiful swimmers own max d (known to his friends, but perhaps not his family, as maximillion dunbar), contributes the compulsory us remix on the flip, drawing on the grime, jungle and breakbeat hardcore tropes to create a truly otherworldly banger.

after a remix for dasos so sexy last year, the german-peruvian artist martin patiño confirms his presence on popcorn records with an entire ep. to begin with, solid ground is born from the collaboration with astrid. we already heard them on the great hunter ep on cadenza at the beginning of the year. the result of this new featuring is an original techno track with all the good components you expect from tr707 drums to a xylophone melody, in addition to the sexy and reassuring voice of astrid. the american pezzner honored us with a particular interpretation. a deep theme, with percussions, long and subtle panpipes breathe. as if pezzner was paying tribute to martin patinos roots. finally, routinary coffes comes to conclude this warm and deep record done for the sweating parties of the upcoming winter.

(bronze coloured) the organ track during the credits of the movie the sound of belgium finally out on 12inch vinyl in its full length glory. in addition walter hus present 2 more timeless belgian classics plus exclusive bonus track. decap forever!

(red coloured) the organ track during the credits of the movie the sound of belgium finally out on 12inch vinyl in its full length glory. in addition walter hus present 2 more timeless belgian classics plus exclusive bonus track. decap forever!

django django are pleased to announce that they will be headlining the legendary nme awards tour in february 2013. they will be supported by three more of the most exciting live acts around - miles kane, palma violets and openers - peace. django were also recently announced as the headline act on the laneways stage at next years field day - taking place on may 25 in london. in addition to this brilliant live news the band are treating fans to the release of a remix album of their mercury-nominated self-titled debut lp. the double lp comes in gatefold sleeve, including cd-copy of the album.

the latest musical addition to the classic family is mr. dan beaumont. integral in the birth of disco bloodbath, paris acid ball, macho city and setting up the london basement rave institutions dance tunnel and dalston superstore, dan wowed lukes heart a year ago after sending him this throwback, move forward disco, hi - energy, house stomper.

jeroen search needs no introductions, he is one of the netherlandss leading techno producers who maintains his unique style within the studio, stripped back modern techno with a self assured addition of soul. ravages of time is a deep space exploration of analogue synthesis, taking us back to the future with four retro fuelled techno cuts.

following on from the successful launch of his label graded, midland steps back in to the fray to release another set of werido club jams. occupying the middle ground between classic minimal, oddball house and trippy electronica it is an intriguing new addition to his armoury. grd002 artwork by alexander sullivan.

yukazu, a band formed by lenuschka krueger and mike hermann, look to combine the charm of french chanson with gypsy balkan groove. the band was completed with the addition of rafaele castiglione who united the group like a kindred musical spirit. he reworked each track affectionately, telling his side of the story so you can look at it from a different angle.

the mosso imprint presents the newest addition to its catalogue. the fifth episode of the series features two newly picked, slow-­&#8208,,,,,,burning numbers. reporting alejandro mossos further travels on the fine lines drawn between awakened reverie and inspirited groove, this new record could also be considered as an adroit demonstration on how to preserve delicacy in splendor. as >islote< was slowly taking its final shape in the few weeks preceding the records mastering, alejandro mosso decided to pull. >arrecife< out from his unfinished archives. it is a beautifully stern and steely work, presenting the slow development of the main lead, giving it space to gradually appear from the fine selection of uncanny percussions and steadily met by its accentuated twin. a damper invitation to look within. on the flip, >islote< begins with a selection of colourful drums, not unfamiliar to mossos usual escapades. however, spreading itself like a most complex delicacy, the apparent sweetness of this distinctive title soon gives way to a rugged melody. conveying a sharp yet cloudy feeling, this b-­&#8208,,,,,,side is located somewhere in the middle of a soft longing and bluesy bliss. mosso places the listener into the near isolation of an island, that is still anchored to its continent. needless to say, his magic is once again well at work.the mosso imprint presents the newest addition to its catalogue. the fifth episode of the series features two newly picked, slow-­&#8208,,,,,,burning numbers. reporting alejandro mossos further travels on the fine lines drawn between awakened reverie and inspirited groove, this new record could also be considered as an adroit demonstration on how to preserve delicacy in splendor. as >islote< was slowly taking its final shape in the few weeks preceding the records mastering, alejandro mosso decided to pull. >arrecife< out from his unfinished archives. it is a beautifully stern and steely work, presenting the slow development of the main lead, giving it space to gradually appear from the fine selection of uncanny percussions and steadily met by its accentuated twin. a damper invitation to look within. on the flip, >islote< begins with a selection of colourful drums, not unfamiliar to mossos usual escapades. however, spreading itself like a most complex delicacy, the apparent sweetness of this distinctive title soon gives way to a rugged melody. conveying a sharp yet cloudy feeling, this b-­&#8208,,,,,,side is located somewhere in the middle of a soft longing and bluesy bliss. mosso places the listener into the near isolation of an island, that is still anchored to its continent. needless to say, his magic is once again well at work.

another top notch exclusive eyepatch vinyl which will be a must for those deeper sets. >yellow edge< is a three track debut release on eyepatch for japanese dj and house music producer yusuke yamamoto. he runs his own label vacances records and has seen releases on many other labels including oasi lab, houseworx, city life, ibiza house hotspot and more. his tracks are supported by a lot of big djs including luciano, claude vonstroke, d julz, anthony collins and moodymanc to name a few. he brings a fresh approach to house and this is manifested within this superb pack and we love the sound so much we will also be releasing this onto good old 12inch vinyl which will be a welcome addition to any dj s box.

endless welcomes paolo tocci and russian techno dj andrey pushkarev, who is very popular with his audiences for his deep sound and signature sensitive melodic techno, in addition to his use of vinyl records from his extensive collection which he has been expanding for over 10 years. his recent ep on circus company captured the attention of many and in particular of luca bacchetti who then included him on the tracklisting of the recent arkitekt 02. paolo tocci, talented italian dj from catanzaro, has been responsible for many parties in calabria, one of the most beautiful regions in the south of italy. now living in switzerland, he produces electronic music surrounded by the natural beauty and suggestive landscapes of canton ticino. endless 004 has a romantic feel to it and features these 2 deep house gems to celebrate the end of summer.