many reggae artists are lucky to make one breakthrough to the music mainstream. horace andy has managed not only to make a mark with *skylarking*, but also to deliver the definitive reggae version of soul singer-songwriter bill withers evergreen *aint no sunshine*. one of reggaes most distinctive singers, andy has managed to sound as credible delivering social commentary as he does love songs. as one critic put it, *the fragile, vulnerable qualities of his voice could invariably be relied upon to add dignity and sincerity to songs*, the proof is everywhere on this compilation.

dustin zahn makes his album debut in march 2014 with the release of monoliths on adam beyers drumcode label. gestating over a period of a four years during break from releasing original solo material, monoliths sees the minneapolis native capturing the full breadth of his production style in the long-player format for the first time. having become a mainstay of the drumcode line-ups for their berghain residency and beyond, the challenge was set for the berlin-based zahn to build upon the reputation he has established in the past decade-and-a-half since he first arrived on the scene, during which time he has also given a platform to artists such as dvs1, minilogue, psyk and truncate via his enemy records imprint

mnenosyne was the personification of memory, daughter of gaia and uranus, wife of zeus and the mother of the muses, goddesses of the arts. also this time an excellent collaboration with an artist for whom i have great esteem tony scott aka edit select. because of the magic of art that unites the whole world, i have had the pleasure of getting to know him personally during an amazing gig in paris in which we began to design a collaboration on some tracks. after our first collaboration survivors of the pulse released on edit selects prologue music lp phlox we decided to continue with another ep of three sick tracks that i have given the names of three muses according to my personal imagination.terpsichore - to the he goddess of dance id offer this track with its controversial rhythm and detailed sensual overtones.euterpe - goddess of music and in our case seen in terms of techno music, a mix of pure energy and imagination and this track i believe has these two features. deep, straight and hypnotic. urania - this track i would like to dedicate to the goddess of astronomy

from the two individually revered artists seuil and le loup, comes the debut lp under their collaborative dj/producing alias hold youth. a collection of dance-orientated tracks, designed to make the body move, de la club explores the origins of hold youth’s fundamental influences to their modern day stance.a lp in two parts, the first vinyl is almost a retrospective of primarily state-side club sounds, but also of the pair’s early musical staples. paying homage to old skool production, the inspiration drawn from the detroit greats like moodymann and andres is clear on the funked-out, jazzy vibes of street my baby or the smooth flowing les enfants du soleil. hold youths love affair with head-bobbing hip hop also makes an appearance on the intro and outro, sampling the one and only j dilla, perfectly combined with their own personal beat-boxing. not forgetting their french 90s roots, kool & the boug oozes that warmth defined so well by pepe bradock and trankilou… a club track which has the power of subtlety to submerge the dancefloor that one level deeper. part two looks to the example of german minimal and micro house and brings us up to date with the sounds fresh from hold youth’s record bag today. be it the weird and murky territory of dodge this, or the eerie, glitchy world of black dog, their modern vision of de la club is darker and sturdier in its stature. but it is the ability to weave seamlessly between the lps two halves, two ideals, which truly characterises the hold youth ethos and their signature djing style.

part 3 of 5 in the classic series features material previously released (andres and john tejada & arian leviste) on the m&g compilation >beneath the surface< but never pressed on vinyl. also featured are planned but unreleased nuggets from brad peterson & ewan jansen.

killekill is proud to present eomac’s “spectre”, the debut album from dublin-based producer ian mcdon- nell, a rising star in the techno scene. spectre also marks the label’s first full-length album release. ian is better-known as half of the irish duo lakker and this album is certainly carved from the same cold slab of stone. his music has already gained huge support from the likes of tommy four seven, ellen allien, thom yorke and the one and only aphex twin himself. bleepy, slo-mo synth lines, dense textures, saturated bassdrums and hand-sliced vocals dunked in cavern- ous reverb – spectre is all about eomac doing what he does best, taking our concepts of club sound and contorting them into something that is truly his own. the melodies are slo-mo and lo-fi, the pads, exquisitely lush and textured. ian’s amazing sound-design (bordering on the intense in some places) and incredible attention to detail makes this an album where each listen reveals a deeper layer. spatters of noise, shards of broken beat and relentlessly pounding techno rhythms also make it a dancefloor-decimating weapon.

monaco a go-go is singer/songwriter jobst miksche from hamburg/germany and persimmon lane ep is his debut release (for couldnt care more). with dance around yourself and machines it offers two slow intimate folk songs full of beauty and melancholia but also a certain easiness. on the b-side aera (who runs the aleph label) translates .dance around yourself. into an exotica infused cumbia acid mix that makes you feel quite the same than dj kozes adventures on. amygdala. do: dizzy, weird and sublime.

with their fifth offering public possession introduces obalski. he is a long term shareholder of the public possession organisation. his musical portfolio, so far, includes scores for various theater plays as well as sound installations in art gallerys and dj gigs at various binge-drink bars around town, where if youre lucky, he also serves you your favorite beverage. this 6-track debut ep opens up a new chapter in his oeuvre.

super rare california sunshine soul, limite to 1000 numbered copies! this lp is the perfect combination of crossover and modern soul filled with strong black male group harmonies and funky instrumentation, a recording to savor the palette of soul and funk collectors across the board. this release isnt just about the vocalists but also the variety of talented musicians and unique instrumentation involved in creating this timeless testament to west coast african-american consciousness of the late 70s and early 80s.

this is christian liscos first ep. its rhythms and beats are tough and robust, its early 90s techno melodies are irresistible, the acidic bleeps also redolent of early dance music and liscos arranging is

after kicking off with a delightfully classy deep house ep from chicago s strong souls, d3 elements - the label run by the same person as vibes and pepper records - presents it s second ep from brian harden. this long anticipated ep is reminiscent of his upbeat, melodic style that is his trademark. known best known by his affiliations with relief records, underground therapy, nitelife collective, moods and groove and house 4 life records. brian was also affiliated with the well strictly jazz unit as well as wavelength and aura 9. the black 3 ep opens with a1. qunu - a rhythmic homage to south africa s nelson mandela. a complex piece filled with tribal percussions and vibrant melodic sounds that will keep you dancing. qunu creates an addictive rhythm of warmth and color. definitely a club banger! a2. - days of days - is a euphoric affair with lush chords, enticing percussions with ariose bass line. light and airy with a compelling groove. it s a masterful example of genuine house. b1. - the black 3 ep brings the ep to climax with chicago to detroit. this one is a brilliant rendition of original chicago house. the chords are hypnotic, drums are truly crafted to make you move your body. chicago to detroit will truly be onsidered a classic.

*how you say* is the new single from factory floor. this is the second of three 12 inch singles and contains part of a wide and wonderful selection of remixes. this second 12 inch contains new versions from gunnar haslam, who released a striking debut album last year on l.i.e.s., as well as a lean percussive house 12 inch single on chicagos argot records. the 12 inch also contains a remix from helena hauff (werk/pan), who made a distinctive mark in the dance community with a brilliant debut 12 inch on werk as well as single on pan under the alias black sites.

after a fantastic year in 2013 broadcite music fam spark the new year with some fresh sounds to open up the new season in 2014. we are happy to present the next part of the bbk journey release series. next stop is south africa. a connection established from their base in lausanne switzerland the bbk guys ruben estevez and perler have now completed 2 tours of south africa, touching base with some great artists along their route including fantastic producer scott ross and sensational vocalist ckenz voca the layders. freakin was originally written and produced by scott ross and has had a 2013 bbk makeover, taking the track to another level with some choppy beats and gorgeous instrumentation, also on the buttons for this project is alex attias freedom sounds connecting with ripperton to provide a feakin sexy, groovy dance floor killer remix. both great versions bringing their more urban underground edge to the music whilst demonstrating the ability to fuse with the beautifully fragile vocal melodies. enjoy the new single from the bruk boogie kru.

second reference of the label white rose (part of the dead rose records project) that aims the hypnotic detroit sound of mid 90s and also the dub flavors of the mid 90s berlin sound. the e.p. is signed by miki craven.

this first 12 contains new versions from daniel avery (phantasy), who released a striking debut album last year, as well as a string of much-played 12 inch singles. the 12 inch also contains a remix from invisible conga people (dfa), which marks the return of this elusive act, who recorded a fan-fave 12 inch for dfa in 2011, and have not been heard from since.

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treat me bad ep is all about dry vodka and round the block house party.. a minimal funkster that will for sure dry out the bar.. as if this wouldn t be enough, monsieur cabanne has also put his hands in dirt, bringing us a marvelous remix of the flagship track.. yeah, treat us bad ! you gotta spin this deep impact groovy minimal trick.. nn

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for fasten musiques first release of 2014, its bass-heavy track by fresh japanese producer ittetsu is based in london,uk including floor killer remix by archie hamilton & dan farserelli. cristi cons who is well-known as sit(sideways invisibility theory) and also released on eklo and lots of remixes for all inn, bodyparts etc pp

producer mark e hails from the west midlands, an area of the uk that was at the heart of the industrial revolution and was also hit hardest by the decline of uk industry in the 1970s, and again by the economic crisis of our own time. its an area with a distinct sound and atmosphere, one that manifests in the music of artists as diverse as black sabbath and the specials, and one that plays into many of the ideas behind mark es new record product of industry.

nice price deal !!! xenogears is the name of the first studio project of marieu and lucretio, also known as the analogue cops. with this moniker they released a bunch of seminal techno cuts on the first chapters of their restoration imprint, back in 2007. tracks which were played by legends as anthony shakir, claude young and the suburban knight. now the xenogears are back with their first album *lost artemis*, showcasing their distinctive fast, detroit-inspired hardware techno. the album features a collaboration with their usual collaborator nomadronin (with whom they run the label bratha) and with the talented producer known as objekt. all the tracks are characterized by a strong fascination for hi-tech synthesizers and rusted vintage gears, a fast pace, and a minimal approach to live mixing. they have explored the subterranean territories between post-atomic noises and apocalyptic breakbeats, finding a way to equate machines with funkiness in an open battlefield.

berlin based vidab records is pleased to announce the debut album from accomplished musician and producer tomas svensson. titled am i networked?, the longplayer takes us into the mind of a true synthesiser enthusiast, whose beautifully played and precisely sequenced tracks have previously only seen light on a handful of eps for the label. svensson, the swedish born long-time berlin resident, has years of experience playing in bands, on keys, synths and drums, and also worked alongside vidab co-founder oliver deutschmann on their rhodes-driven electronic project subbroom association

jonas kopp is the man in charge of our labels new and latest release. the argentinean dj and producer is one of the most prolific in the scene: he records for the best labels, never stops remixing and has gigs almost everywhere. and of course, he also runs his own imprint, traut muzik.

deep darker workouts by the artist that brought us the mmt tapes series ....... killer! jorge velez returns to rush hour with a new two-track 12 inch. also known for his work as professor genius and under other monikers, velez has long been one of the us undergrounds most revered figures to those in the know. ausland delivers two deep, darker, low-fi techno jams by this veteran jersey-based producer…

dj clent - the low end legend - has been known for his music since the days of dance mania, releasing tracks such as *bounce* and *back up off me* which are juke classics. he also released the grimy call to arms footwork track *3rd wurle*, as well as tracks on both bangs & works compilations.

for the blackest day of the year, the record store day, we will be releasing the first official sven weisemann ep on fauxpas musik. we are also proud to announce that included is a special remix by the prominent ambient master, gigi masin. we could not be more excited to release this track! vinyl tastes better

praymond is a french artist and long time record collector. after years of travelling and playing across europe and america, he decided to release his first ep. this record is not just an elegant dj tool but its also a really smart take on how to bring a discrete touch of acoustic in a music usually dominated by analogue sounds. 3 tracks on this ep. huguette uses a lot of acoustic elements to deliver an epic dancefloor track chamalowe slows the tempo in order to make the pattern heavier timeless memory is a tribute to dub techno with an acoustic take, touch of platon records

uk legends ben sims and mark broom are on remix duty for truncates first remix ep. also truncate reworks his own track concentrate on the flip side.

the hamburg based hannes rasmus released a record in 2013 called *analog ist besser* on gold pandas precious label notown which also featured luke abbott from border community. this put him on the map for minimal electronic melodic music with a lot of tastemakers and friends of melodic techno. his ep on traum *musik für fünf maschinen* refers to the equipment he used to write the music… the title of the tracks however refer to swimming pools.

each ep adopts the work of an artist translated to musical form.
when you dream where does the light come from? there is a light that has clarity as great or greater than the daylight vision, and a lucidity of color that s beyond how we see color now ... i m interested in the point where this meets the imaginative vision that comes from seeing what we want to think of physical reality as outside, because it has a lot to do all which how we create reality. - james turell
within the walls, lighting(s), james turrell built spaces of solid material. the aim is not to also penetrate the foundations, passing through space, leading us to consider the immaterial, the mind. divergent ways first four compositions much like the four first light compositions, have sought to externalise the imaginative vision making it apparent.

washington dc s dj nav immortalises his melodic grooves on hand-numbered 12 inch vinyl on the ever-growing scottish imprint, made fresh daily. classic sounds are prevalent through city limits, with strong garage flavours in the percussion. a moving bassline on your words keeps things interesting as it realms into more underground areas, bringing variety to the otherwise classic sounding ep. reflect is a beautiful example of how real house can sound when executed properly, it also provided a platform for danny j lewis to build his dancefloor-minded dub. mastered by the mighty nate tinsley productions in long island, ny. this one comes with a free sticker if that wasnt enough.

andy meecham is a man of many musical incarnations and has been since the early 90s. following on from projects like the now dormant bizarre inc and revived dub-disco duo chicken lips, it is as the emperor machine that he explores his most experimental sounds. to date there have been three full length albums on dc recordings after the project was initially started with the idea of creating music using just one synth, the roland sh-3a. the results lay out the staffordshire mans love of vintage synthesisers for all to see, and combine tough edged disco beats with more cerebral cosmic melodies into alluring soundscapes that bend your mind and drive your feet. as well as a slew of 12s and lps, the emperor machine has also turned his hand to remixes of giants like moby, daft punk and royksopp, and has previously taken a live and inspiringly psychedelic incarnation of the project to clubs and festivals across the planet.

kiwanuka, a 25 year-old uk native of ugandan heritage, was raised in north london where he split his time between session work and local gigs. along the way, having found footing as a solo artist, he was signed to communion records, then polydor, and has since performed throughout europe and north america too touring in direct support of adele. he made his way through nashville this past summer with just enough pause and aplomb to commit these morsels to tape. the a-side *you ve got nothing to lose* is an original composition, featuring the buzzards dominic davis on upright bass and cory younts on piano, joined also by fellow balladeer lillie mae rische on fiddle. their contributions transform his work into a stone-cold groove with almost orchestral underpinnings, making it a fitting extension of their previous blue series. the single also features a chilling rendition of townes van zandts infamous *waitin round to die* on the b-side, the perfect compliment to the timbre and mood of the a-side.

deafaid is a small independent record label and starts here with his first vinyl. with deaf-aid, the hearing impaired people are also able to perceive sound waves from their environments, which are mapped as speech or music in their open minded brains. they translated these sound waves into music and bring them to >deaf ears< with the help of yet unknown ghosts and their machines. the true beauty lies in the artists microcosm. incl tracks by giriu dvasios, ohmikron, drykruand slownoise

the goal with supernova was to look back to the disco era but with a synth heavy and altogether more cosmic twist. alex is a big fun of modern russian classical music composing style. also he was inspired by early english progressive scene (yes, elo etc). this is why u-kas melodic lines are long and not so straight sometimes. and oleg is musically far from academic school and prefers zappa, early german electronic and psychedelic krautrock etc.

luaka bop will release william onyeabor - what?!, for which the label partnered with moog to commission remixes and covers of the remarkably elusive african electronic artist william onyeabor, on 2lp vinyl for record store day, april 19. the collection features reworkings of world psychedelic classics 5: who is william onyeabor?, one of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2013. in the absence of participation from onyeabor, who long ago turned his back on music, luaka bop continues to engage other artists to create work, inspired by onyeabor, in various mediums. william onyeabor - what?! opens with hot chips cover of the onyeabor landmark *atomic bomb* and also includes jd twitchs (optimo) cover of *why go to war?*.

gatefold + innersleeve + album sticker!taken under the wing of kyambo hip hop joshua. after releasing revolution rising mixtape in with just blaze and collaborating with crystal castle on a split lp, first album is finally out on owsla (skrillex label) for the us and kitsune for the rest of the world. album written, composed and produced by heartsrevolution. mixed by chris zane(passion pit, friendly fire…) but also rock mafia hit makers (no doubt, green day…)

parker delivers 3 tracks that are not only powerful, but also designed to deepen and strengthen almost meditative nature of techno s outer-end, endlessly evolving with fluidity.early support from adam beyer, ben klock, psyk

fantastic 3rd release on diciccos new label! hand stamped sleeve! expect great support. john osborn and tallmen.785 debut on run out run with two spaced out house excursions backed by a remix from label boss tom dicicco.>meldrum< also features additional production talent from bill youngman.

2016 repress ... alecs newest strike after the orville ep on microtonal. supported by richie hawtin, popof, stephan bodzin, technasia, m.in, someone else, dinamoe, matt john and many more!! also frustrated by superfluous junk? the new uncrufter 1000 is the perfect medium to free your ears deep-cleansing from all the every day s cruft. it reliably removes incrustations and prevents brain corrosion. get it today in your local lampenladen (ipoly recommends kaufmann & ferdinand), get a piece of bonus finishing by haito and reprise true tidiness. knock off needless stuff û with the new uncrufter 1000!

as we launch into a brand new year we also celebrate 10 years of salted with a bang! for our first release of 2014, migs lets loose with this tasty little morsel of goodness - already test driven all around the globe to many smiling faces and trainspotting reactions. an upfront stellar and punchy bassline is the star of the show with warm glowing synth pads and rubbery stabs to keep things bouncing. the classic chopped up vocal sample filters in while glittering strings entice the senses for an all around dance floor delicacy.

while some of you might think of planet rhythm as one of those old labels from back in the day, it may not necessarily be the correct judgement. not only is it a product of its past achievements, but it is also pushing things forward in the present time, with woo york being one of a few new artists emerging from the imprints recent catalogue. that said, 2014 starts with ukrainian duo taking over planet rhythm headquarters as the labels proprietors and getting in charge of all of its future development. first out of press is the duos own ep highlighting their shift towards brand new, hardware-driven studio setup. from abstract tb-303-ish structures of acid rain, through the building peaks of analogue swamp, a perfect example of stripping functional techno, to come closers uplifting trance-y melodies and the closing sequence of strobe 1, this record is shaping up to be woo yorks strongest release to date.

no needs to introduce house legend chez damier, outstanding guest for this special release. after a fruitful collaboration with siler & dima on balance, they decided to continue the adventure working on a new and more developed project. french connection is the meeting of chez damier and his new disciples siler & dima and the talented new comer thomas zander, orchestrated by chez damiers willingness to transmit and share his unique experience. the idea is also to create a musical bridge between popcorn records and balance us, chez damiers record label. starting from a mutual musical basis in order to create an original and a club version each, popcorn records presents the fruit of this second collaboration before a special vinyl dedicated to remixes, to come on balance

here it is, the tenth and final chapter in the seaghdha story, as lo shea wraps up a monumental series with a special, limited 12 inch & cd compilation package. first up we get four more new tracks on the wax, its on is an atmospheric, driving house jam complete with melodic guitar effects, which ride the groove and combine with the devilishly deep low end to startling effect. got swagger strips things right back to the bone, a skeletal rhythm framework, those trademark atmospherics and rock solid low end. buchsheff sees us back in familiar lo shea territory, with a powerful warehouse rattler. finally to be sure brings it all home with a cinematic ambient piece. as if that wasnt enough we also have a hand-stamped cd comp, featuring those classic cuts from the earlier part of the series, which are now fetching serious change on the second hand market it is a great package, and a serious send off for what has been a hugely successful & widely supported musical endeavour.

red-hot limited reissue of the juggy murray jones super rare double-header from 1976. released on juggys own jupiter records, side a features the extremely hard-to-find long 12 inch version of *inside america* - jones blistering disco tribute to americana which was huge at mancusos loft parties and levans paradise garage as well as hitting big across the us and also finding a spiritual home with the soulboys of the uk. flip over for the more relaxed but equally floor-friendly vibe of *disco extraordinaire*. essential disco rarity - dont sleep!

premium quality vinyl reissue of the highly collectible promo-only 12 inch *i, i, i* by unlikely balearic heroes the osmonds. first released in 1979, this fruitful collaboration between the proto-boyband and legendary pop-disco producer maurice gibb is a wonderful slab of chugging syncopated cosmic disco rock topped off with lush string arrangements which despite being criminally overlooked at the time of its original release, has recently garnered much favour with balearic aficionados. also surprisingly good is the flipsides *you re mine*, a more live sounding affair, coming across like steely dan met chicago at studio 54 and hit the studio on the way home. dont miss!

we dont know, whether this guy is sleeping at all. he just released a new ep under his rar moniker. he seems to be nonstop assembling and fiddling on some delay pedals and what not. let alone all the touring. and then he comes up with a km022, that setsdirectives and also lives up to them, as if it was nothing.

a side with original title ep track meets dark groove, soft synths and catchy athmosphere together. also uk based artists, matt fear & kreature - the guys who have placed themselves on the worldwide house scene with resonance records, mexa records, nurvous records releases - are uniting the powers and deliver their version of the track, this is closing the a side. b side opens with low bass influenced remix of track by german based artist, gomma records coworker telonius. the key of this remix can be described as raw, linear and experimental. kevin over (noir music, defected) completes the b side and release in general. the dubby experience of melancholic notes with punchy sub bassline is a perfect banger for dj sets.

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.
– 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

having its operations equally spread in poland and uk, soundbar 005 theres something about you is a collaboration between warsaws mia twin, a dj/producer and event promoter and her frequent music partner kasp, which is also a skilful jazz musician and one half of the pol-on duo.

telrae tracks is a sub label of telrae. the first record comes by van bonn who has recorded two tracks.
the a-side *on land* has the continuous mode character of early monolake music and conveys a powerful and intense feeling coming in waves.
*wave* on the flip side is a ghost track without any redundant sounds. no stunts just sounds that unite at certain outskirts to create a slight psychedelic experience. when the track stops you fall deep, because it is also a soundtrack.