aka aka & thalstroem with their first single of their upcoming album >varieté< (album release 30.5.). this will surely stir up every open air this summer! must have!!

for its eighth release theres no other responsible than oliver schories, who did several releases on labels like ostwind records, parquet recordings or musik gewinnt freunde (just to name a few), which attracted a lot of attention! on his organ freeway ep oliver delivers a summer track which immeadiately puts you into good humor, no matter if heard in the morning to get up, in the clubs or especially on every upcoming open air party! just get on his >organ freeway<, theres no speed limit! the b-side is somehow darker and moody, like the title >treibsand< promises youll sink in layers of sounds, directed by the low-tuned piano, perfect addition to >organ freeway<! all together a huge summertune which is going to be released on lovely 10 inch-vinyl!

finest open air tracks for the summer. strictly limited to 60 special hand numbered copies with original wood labels!!

and here it is: the second vinyl ep of niko schwinds album >good morning midnight<. it features some of the unique tracks that niko has created together with some of berlins hottest production talents. on the a side are two tracks that feature the clicky tech-house boys that are channel x, where things kick off with >back from the bar<. it sounds as the title suggests: a little wobbly, a little drunk, a little crazy, but also pretty magic. quite clearly this is an homage to one of berlins not-to-be-forgotten clubs that is unfortunately history now. but things continue on here at least with >dont turn the lights on<, a more straightforward dancefloor track, with a trumpet as the main protagonist. this is one of those tracks that keeps leading up to a real arms-in-the-air-moment if it wasn’t so damn housy at the same time. on the flip the magical connection between niko and label daddy oliver koletzki can be heard on >master of ceremony<, a chopped-up house track with epic dimensions. when things get to the piano breakdown, they get very musical and colossal before dropping back into a great house track. the stark contrast between the piano melody and the groove on this really make it. last but not least then, the original album opener >good morning< that features the singing of fran. it works great as a great album opener, but also perfectly as a slower and more thoughtful addition to a great ep

the berlin-based partnership of long-time friends steve bug and clé has reared many a classy deep house tune in its time… their classic silicon ballet ep from 2007 led us heavily into their sound, combining melodic, blissful elements with the heavy vibes of the old-school acid days. now were due another full ep with seven hills. the title track is a refined, long-playing stormer - perfect for the coming months as the summer weather stirs up open-air fever! from humble beginnings a riotous, epic track grows fusing the poker flat boys patented analog production and natural ear for a melody. heartfelt strings draw the track to its finale as a teasing breakdown arrives around the 6 minute mark. this is a real slow-burner in the best sense of the phrase. the more urgent monkeyshoulder drives a deep blazing night-time vibe all the way home. smooth, filtering chords and spacey stabs swirl in a magical futuristic-yet-classic house jam. simply deadly in the right moment, this bright and dynamic production really does justice to the pairs talents

it would be very tough to dispute the phrases >good things come to those who wait< or >less is more< when talking about the impeccable standard of sebo ks productions over the years. looking back at the very first mobilee too hot, and other hit releases such as diva and spirits, as well as a collection of remixes on some of the most respected labels – he is given name in any serious house music collectors bag and now we have another wax to add! mr. duke is nothing short of a summer anthem…opening with a delicately constructed rhythm pattern that eventually makes way for beautiful synths that build and lift your hands in the air with them. it warms you up just as the sun does, re-appearing from behind a cloud and covering your body in its rays. summer and sebo k – the perfect combination.

with surely one of the most exciting releases ever pour le merite presents these heavenly open air tracks by mr. suedmilch. let the summer in your heart and listen to this melodramatic b side with a huge oldschool vibration track on the flip.
support comes from butane, gus gus, martin eyerer, oddvar, ruede hagelstein, sis...

jeremy glenns >new life ep< is filled will sun-drenched euphoria, it comes bearing soul, embraces jeremys natural pop sensibilities and celebrates the underground scene thats shaped him as a dj. the title track takes us down to the beach with its 90s pads and thumping bass line to hang out with mitch buchanan, >found a love< reminds us of a rare vintage cut that the revenge or jacques renault dig up (check that acid line!) while >overtime oozes of prince. alex barck of jazzanova also rolled out a cheeky feel good remix of new life. its sure to make you grab a partner, throw them into a twirl or two and play an air bass guitar. already jeremy glenn has shared the decks with james murphy, tensnake and andy butler as well as performing live alongside dam-funk, aeroplane, and alexander robotnick. check the video by dakota of >new life< and take in all 80s boobs, 90s muscle, yachts and tiger fades

>going on< from geeks & gaz is a deep 140bpm roller with rich synth swells and grainy disembodied vocals which lend a washed-out melancholy air, while a limber 2step house rhythm propels a truly transporting five minutes of eyes-closed burial-esque low end groove, making for a track that will hit equal targets on the dancefloor and in the headphones. daily delivers >untitled<, an old-school uk garage-inspired track which comes to life with a slow rising synth line underpinned by a sparse beat, before breaking brightly open into a scene of high pitched buzzing keys and some seriously complex percussive intricacies, rapid on the conga skins and hard down on the blunted kick drum. for further triple-win value, hype west london producer jack dixon offers a jaw-dropping refix of >going on<, massaging the original into a sensuously twisted uk funky / garage hybrid shape, introducing dramatic synth lines, hypnotic vocal stabs, and a hightened detail in the beat programming which somehow increases the tunes club-tooled precision while simultaneously enhancing its wistful and reflective mood.

played by luciano, reboot, richie hawtin, karotte, dj w!ld, brothers vibe, guillaume, gorge, andree hommen.. now the german based guy steffen deux (8bit / air london) comes with his debute at brise records. four amazing tracks between dub, deephouse and techhouse. pure quality stuff

benoit & sergio dont make dance tracks—they tell stories. in the washington dc duos music, a sense of place and narrative infuse their rhythms and melodies, transcending having flexed their synth-pop muscles on releases for dfa (the acclaimed boy trouble ep) and visionquest (the lovelorn where the freaks have no name ep), dc duo benoit & sergio return to spectral sound for a victory lap around the dancefloor. and >let me count the ways< is just that, sounding every bit the perfect, hands-in-the-air final anthem of the evening. tireless hi-hats push the beat onward and dreamy synthesized strings saturate the stereo space as sergio intones, >let me count the ways / the ways that ive loved.< as the line repeats, its meaning bends to fit the songs tone of endless, time-suspended romance: its not the loves that matter in the end, but the ways. its not the destination, but the journey. the b-sides >let me count the ways (autumn version)<is a vastly different take on the original?s maximalist swell. stripping the beat back to its bare essentials and building them up again over nearly 12 minutes, the >autumn version< recalls arthur russell?s more minimal moments down to its wobbly bass filigree and mumbled vocal samples. by the end of the track, the claps are falling on the twos and fours like crinkly foliage, synths are sizzling like firewood, and benoit & sergio?s newest banger is revealed in its full glory once again.

the housing project is a well rounded sister label to concentrate closely on more recognisably house productions. the reason for this is because at wr hq house music is in our dna and as natural as air.
dj support from jacques greene, dark sky, julio bashmore, alex deamonds, xxxy, hot city, doc daneeka, deadboy, hackman, submerse, martyn, geiom, ramadanman, jamie grind, ..

the horses come back to jazzmin with a more disco take on house music. >acid village< is a midtempo burner that combines acid, big arpeggio bassline and moody strings with a vocal that will probably encourage you to hold your hands in the air. b-side is a remix from modern disco/funk band los charlys orchestra, by adding vocals, synths and electronic percussions to the original the horses take it to another level of floor-filling. this ep announces their forthcoming album on jazzmin, release in september!

hardline boss paulblackout returns with two heavy dnb/hardcore crossover tracks, to follow on from the broken, deep beats of the previous leepshec release. >curse on one self< features tough sounding vampire samples and builds up to a crazy drop which will have you throwing shapes and playing air drums like a madman (or woman) on the flip is >all you mfs< which makes use of an amusing cartoon sample and stomps along to a halftime breakdown with double kickdrums to activate fist pumping mode. vinyl release also includes an evil illustration by camila carmody, with dj support from dj hidden, dj producer, simon underground, mark n and more. this is how we are kickin it!

damian and clement of dop fame return to circus company with a new project of dubbed out late night madness featuring vocalist brian brewster. far more sinister then dops recent output, 7 days features 4 tracks which explore am acidic realm of dark ruminations and swamp dredged rhythms. >introduction< aquarius starts things off with a basic channel-esque wash of chords, noise and spoken word sure to appeal to fans of berlins longstanding dub techno tradition. >so low< comes off like a chopped and screwed take on italo heard only through the mixers effect sends, where modulating analog sequences and a thundering motorik back beat desperately swim to the surface of a blackened ocean gasping for air. >before u go< lightens the proceedings ever so slightly, upping the tempo and allowing the undulating synths lines to sparkle in the periphery, while the incessant vocal encourages all self-respecting punters to stay on the floor until the last track has passed ! its final groove. finally >universe< comes off like a lost out take from kool keiths dr octagon project with its classic jacking electro beat and sultry effected vocals.

korablove is ready for his debut on apl. >splash forward< is not only a track but a new concept. at the beginning everything sounds like a classical deep, simple and muffled step, some chords. then something happens, something special. we all know how the structures are rigid, 4/4 that hardly can match with a breaking, the influences of a genre rather than a way of expressing, dressing, living. splash forward is a new way of seeing things, like if the wall of differences falls down suddently, like if years of clubbing and fight for a new space disappear into thin air. a deep track that transforms into a thriller.

ltd backstock !

there is always an air of excitement in the office when the new dissonant drops with us. it may only be on its third release but marc antonas wonderfully fresh new imprint is making waves, and for all the right reasons. theres no relentless pr entertaining, popular genre chasing or laptop-loving >live< collectives here. no fuss, no bluster, just incredible music.

the boys are teaming up again! the name is lonely, but you are not lonely at all. niconé and philip bader are setting up two mad tracks for your sprawl over the dance floors in the cities and over the countryside. knowing how to use the sharp blades of selected beats and emotions, they just wanna get on top of you. so get ready for a bright summer with wandering open airs and screaming hands in the air. spoony talker give you the right mood and put their mad soulful vocals into lonely, filling the last available free space between techhouse-beats and piano-hooklines. together with mama simba you should be prepared for a wild ride through hot funky peaktimes near chilly lakes and rivers. back in the club animal trainers remix is pulling you into the flickering lights. time to feel too good to be true, cause you wont survive the summer without these tracks...

supported by luciano, douglas greed, gorge, the glitz, mihalis safras, kombinat100. spring has already arrived at his secret playground: the warm air is filled with cheerful laughter and bare feet are moving rhythmically in the green grass. mollono.bass reveals a very laid-back character but also a very independent and open-minded approach to electronic dance music on his debut album. the first track in the meadow represents not only a humorous hint on the best possible place to listen to this work but also creates kind of atmospheric foundation for the entire album in its light and fluffy manner. the lively hustle and bustle on the hidden playground happens in many different ways: sometimes it s the frisky bounce of hopping basslines and stimulating house rhythms, sometimes its hypnotic sound structures that take the listener on an adult adventure. but above all its the unmistakable sound of real instruments and their melodies which create that earthy, organic groove of mollono.bass, a groove that gives rise to mighty spring feelings.

al kent was once described as scotlands walter gibbons, and on >fantasy< he pays tribute to his hero with an alternative take on a track walter made his own. with beautiful rhodes piano, sweet strings and heavenly jazz guitar, file under >lush<. flip over for some disco madness… >check out the sounds of nyc< may once have been a loft classic, but in this incarnation may have proved too much for that particular musical journey. tough as old boots. wrapping up we have >gimme some loving< – built around a cool piano hook and an instantly recognisable voice and featuring some proper hands in the air string sections. million dollar disco is loved by dimitri from paris, pat les stache, solid state, cosmic boogie, greg wilson, peter adarkwah, the dead rose music company, horse meat disco, nik weston, chris harris and many many more..

this killer ep from samuel dan starts as it means to go on with the massive sample loops, and has been custom-made to keep those hands in the air. an infectious, bouncing bassline ebbs and flows through the track, while the tight percussion will keep those feet pounding the floor. octad and phiorio take the controls for the third track. their remix of wake up call is stripped down and funked up. like a prime larry levan cut, funk, disco and house collide but without the mix ever becoming cluttered. the elements are used sparingly and to devastating effect. last but not lease we get samuels original mix in which the brass instruments take centre stage, with trumpets heralding deep bass grooves. they are going to be rocking this one down in the treme. bring on the summer! to finish off this ep in style, heres the floor-filling back home. its immense builds and eminently catchy hooks are guaranteed to spread smiles across the dancefloor like a disease.

support by richie hawtin. gorge. toni rios. stephan bodzin. kombinat100 and many more! spring has already arrived at his secret playground: the warm air is filled with cheerful laughter and bare feet are moving rhythmically in the green grass. mollono.bass reveals a very laid-back character but also a very independent and o-pen minded approach to electronic dance music on his debut album. the rst track in the meadow represents not only a humorous hint on the best possible place to listen to this work but also creates kind of atmospheric foundation for the entire album in its light and u y manner. the lively hustle and bustle on the hidden playground happens in many di erent ways: sometimes its the frisky bounce of hopping basslines and stimulating house rhythms, sometimes its hypnotic sound structures that take the listener on an adult adventure. but above all its the unmistakable sound of real instruments and their melodies which create that earthy, organic groove of mollono.bass, a groove that gives rise to mighty spring feelings.

proving an extraordinary outlet for pure soulful house and unadulterated dance music, foliage records continue their remarkable start to the year with their sophomore release of 2011, we can’,t loose. >we can’,t loose< is the striking culmination of bandy’,s continual progression and evolvement as an artist and producer. in an era of mechanized and synthetic sounds bandy’,s pure and wholesome incorporation of live instrumentation not only provides a much needed breath of fresh air into the world of house, but an authentic, refined and compelling exploration of his intensifying harmonious growth. seamlessly interweaving passion, originality and innovative dedication bandy’,s creative output is unmatched, deceivingly imaginative whilst remaining fundamentally coherent.
support from culoe de song, rocco, claude monnet, yass, jamie thinnes, tedd patterson, atjazz, greg gauthier, distant people, jask, master kev, dj christos ...

the much anticipated follow up to last years balearic opus >panorama suite< by max essa. >heartache (original 86 club mix)< - this funky early nineties inspired house groove seems to be channeling all the best bits of fpi project yet manages to still sound brand new and wholeheartedly relevant. this track is heading for the dancefloor - unashamedly uplifting and funky - a real breath of fresh air. sample free and featuring max on vocals. i challenge you to not move to this. >feel it in your body< is a more chuggy, dubby affair featuring a vocal chant not dissimilar to e-man grooving. funky guitars groove the track along until the synths lift it up to the next level. trancey balearic synth slo-mo goodness.

played by luciano, reboot, richie hawtin, karotte, dj w!ld, brothers vibe, guillaume, gorge, andree hommen.. now the german based guy steffen deux (8bit / air london) comes with his debute at brise records. four amazing tracks between dub, deephouse and techhouse. pure quality stuff

nice price deal !!! langerwartetes debutalbum der renommierten techno/house-produzenten simon baker nach zahlreichen releases auf playhouse, get physical, cocoon, classic & 20:20 vision. baker beschränkt sich auf >traces< auf seine instinkte und liefert pure 4/4 house music mit soul & deepness ab, ohne downtempo/soundtrack-experimente oder sonstigen schnickschnack., incl two non cd tracks, also incl the 11 track cd album !!!

he was there with the start of renaissance and global underground. he released on great stuff, get physical, tronic, blufin, audiotherapy. he remixed christian smiths flyertalk which received heavy air play.

for his premiere on treibstoff, diego extended his pallet and integrated several flavors of funk into his set-up, extending the well-lubricated machinery and producing brilliant results. this record is a loveletter and an indispensable tool for all those djs, that still take their job seriously. and who havent forgotten about their roots: the club. we all live off air, love... and sweat. comes with a download voucher!
supported by mark henning, gary martin, slam fra, laurent garnier, heiko laux, sascha dive, karotte, james holden, ame and many more.

limited edition release of 1000 copies, including code for free digital download.

with no rest for the wicked, label exclusive artist ladzinski is back for 2011 with a solo ep jammed pack full of up front house tracks.just like that is boes most dance floor focused ep in a while with jacking 808 drum rhythms, soaring pads and plenty of hands in the air moments. all night is a true groove-a-thon that hardly lets the beat go during its nine-minute length. its a more conventional sound pushing towards tech house territory but the classic 808 drums and bouncy syncopated chords give it a fresh breath of chicago deepness..

teaming up with jah wobble and jaki liebezeit, holger remixes some of his best work for this beautiful double 10 inch gatefold, clear vinyl release on claremont 56. limited to 666 copies (his favourite number!) and hand numbered. comes in a double gatefold 10 inch (on clear vinyl) printed on 350gsm card with matt laminate & printed inner sleeves. the works!

second part of the family remix series comes with huge remixes by suedmilch and pinch n peedge. get ready for the upcoming open air season and play this tracks loud. even if you re ready - the snow is gone and the spring is there. let there be house

nice price deal !!! souled are back after a years break to build their studio and get their record label fresh minute music rolling and it seems to have done the trick with support for the label from radio 1s annie mac, gilles peterson, rod da bank and toddla t and plays on kiss 100, 1 xtra and galaxy as well as where it really matters on the worlds dancefloors from heavy weight djs benji b, karizma, martyn, floating points, joy orbison, kyle hall, kode 9, louie vega, osunlade, recloose and rainer truby. the labels tracks have also landed on fabric, ministry of sound and soul jazz compilations and have been licenced to america, south africa and japan. not bad for a years work and now their first 4 track album (finished in the newly built studio) is getting some heat. support so far from gilles peterson (radio 1), phil asher, simbad, mad mats (raw fusion), rocky (xpress 2), craig smith (6th borough project), julio bashmore, kay suzuki, green money, sy sez (aprodisiax), robert owens and patrick forge.

australian newcomer delivers a bumper ep for londons 3rd strike. the lead track is a driving deep looped disco house in the vein of soundstream or the mole. gaining support from mark e and the revenge to name a few. lovin you keeps the pace high, again utilizing subtle disco samples with a rigid house backbone and hand in the air keys. hunee is on remix duties and keeps the quality as high as his acclaimed releases. merging a moody bass synth with jittering drums and stuttering keys.

after an incredible whirlwind of a year lee foss returns to the culprit fore with >your turn girl<. foss is the labels most consistent and prolific artist with this ep being his fourth release, solo or as part of hot natured. it is safe to say, lee has become one of the pillars around which culprit is being built. the >your turn girl ep< carries foss signature hallmarks: melodic funk-infused basslines, vocal hooks that grab you from the off and a smooth electronic edge. lees incredibly emotive sound makes him stand out even in the current glut of soulful dance music washing over the global scene. your turn girl – the title track is an epitome of foss >ominous funk< style, playful yet with a distinctly sultry edge. yet another memorable r n b female vocal bit sits on top of some of lees own best synth work. and driven by a killer analogue bassline. >pyramid scheme< –bristles with the disco-inspired propulsive energy. an acid-flecked low end, that comes to the fore mid-way through, a swirling guitar sample, the crisply sharp drums add up to the releases, perhaps, most hands-in-the air moment. >cabin party< continues the themes lee explored with his mega successful hot creations ep. foss eschews the standard house beat yet again, opting for his most organic drums yet, stunningly conceived textures and melodies, with another pair of vocal hooks to die for. finally >warriors< has been a staple of many a culprit dj set for the best part of 2010. lees trademark combination of a terrific electronic bassline, and an unabashedly emotional sample work make for a deep house stand-out tinged with a sense of nostalgia.

das arbeitspack! incl tracks von carsten rausch und modul, sowie remixen von ataneus und modul selbst.

first on decks.de!!! plattenbaus start for 2011. enjoy the minimal-techno album by roberto mozza & erotex. including tino boa remix.

second release from lepizig / germany based doumen records comes in re-painted sleeves of various old records. great record, file somewhere in between ambient / deep / triphop / leftfield - or better dont file it at all and just enjoy your flight!

hear ye, hear ye, hear ye. citizens of electronica we have come down from the holy mountain to bring you the new formatik! once again with an a-side smasher psalm by the chief preachers format b. catalogue number formatik 005 shall purvey the word of the all mighty upon the dance floors. a holy place where the opening times often coincide with the sunday mass, unfortunately time is sacred so that when hearing the >gospel< there shall be little time to close your hands and pray as the nuns will already be body groovin in the aisles. with the once cold and dank air of the church at boiling point and its radiant smell having already attracted new guests, in this case super flu with their antichrist remix adding some soul to the hooklines. we say hallelujah, hallelujah!

we again two flying something objects are located in the orbit, waiting for permission to land on your turntables and in the lay-by of your recordbag. this time with 13 pieces of stl deep shakin house madness, mindscratching lo-fi grooves, cranky energized synth activities, dope loops and sound effects. all pressed on a delicious double vinyl album with a limited printing of 500 covers! the music is all hardware based and sequenced. recorded in live sessions without any computer arrangements. surely the style is not for everyone and compared to others, probably seems a bit unconform, cat-headed or sometimes just different. but it s always true spiritual. an open minded artform with the sense for functionality. every track is talking to you in musical form without any barriers straight down to your feet and feeling. as in all something releases there is much sound personality and imagination inside, giving the listener a ticket to the fascinating world of beat orientated something music. get on board and enjoy the trip.

techy deepness from so inagawa, featuring yang h yang on >liquid<, with remixes by alex jones and paul bowen.

erdbeerschnitzel makes his debut on 4lux records! mr schnitzel is rapidly making name with his intense and funking house tracks that always seem to be looking for new directions. here he comes with deep slower paced electronical tracks combined with dusty house grooves. >suave< flows straight into the air. combining a fat and dirty infectious beat with crazy synth lines that reach and reach and develop in their own unusual way. the same goes for >360< and >ultimate margot< but in a more beat driven way. the sounds build and rarely get extinguished just to build nearly from scratch again. one for the real connaiseurs!

a sophomore tour through bachelorettes expanding universe, featuring a little bit more of everything that made >the end of things< so incredible (sweet pop songs, harmonies, space-age production sounds) in an increasingly streamlined setting, but still reflecting the lonesomeness of the title. interstellar innerdrive!
originally released in 2006 on new zealand label mistletone.
comes with coupon for free digital download of this release.

if youre a fan of techno, we have something you might be interested in. have everything a true pan-pot fan could ever wish for - think dark and heavy, builds and drops, synths and loops - true four a.m. grit to get your hands in the air and keep you raving until dawn!

from deep in the heart of moulton studios comes this new offering from san frans main man jay-j and kevin k. using a martin luther king like speech, this bumps along with cali conga hits and deep techy stabs, a really cool uplifting miguel migs synth comes in after the break, for pure party hands in the air. on the back a more acidic affair, with a tweaky 303 and dubby mazi delays. you all know whats up with jay- js sh**t, dis is kicking!

supported by : radio slave, joris voorn, michel cleis, reboot, laurent garnier, sebo-k, ryan crosson, deetron, karotte, gorge, tania vulcano, agoria, ralph lawson, jimpster, luke solomon, martinez, nick curly, mathias kaden, 2000 and one, kiki, franck roger, anja schneider, dubfire,.. september 2009 saw lemos kalooo ep (bcr001) kick off the bass culture journey. hailing from athens, the trained pianist, saxphonist and guitarist, who grew up on a diet of herbie hancock, booka t & the mgs and john coltrane, has already seen his music released to great acclaim on labels including cecille, welcome to masomenos, 8bit, adult only,connaisseur, safari electronique, air london and resopal schallware. as the title suggests his beat of this, beat of that ep offers up a variety of sounds, all featuring the elegantly techy edge that we have come to associate with lemos.