special laser etched 180 gram vinyl, limited to 500 copies.
did you ever wonder what happens when a living legend remixes an absolute eskimo classic? the answer lies in dj harveys >beach to the bar< remix of mediterraneo by dr. beat from san sebastian. the lively track overlays a steady stomp of a beat with clattering drums, a walking bassline, and a bit of guitar shredding to create a full-force groove. as featured on the remixed disc of eskimonde - a decade of eskimo recordings, but now also available on a heavyweight 12 inch with a special laser etch.

gary beck brings fellow glaswegians and techno legends slam onto bek audio for their first release with the imprint. gary and slam have worked together on numerous projects across labels like figure, paragraph and soma to explosive effect. >harem< is no different. bek audio continues to push the bar and does so with panache on slams >harem< release.

midnight special is a new label focusing purely on the underground house trax - no hype, just the best raw & real club music for more discerning djs. road tested at panorama bar, we confirm these tracks work.
dj support from ryan elliot, spencer parker, ralph lawson, franck roger, matthew styles, ethyl, ...

12 inch vinyl only. the first entry into the templar sound white label series comes via sydney savant dro carey. careys n.r. beat is the centrepiece of this vinyl-only release. the track is a menacing hybrid of rapid-fire martial 808s and uncompromising sub-low bass, indebted in equal parts to black ops and mobb deep.grime don j-sweet forges his own uncompromising version turning the instrumental into a brutal piece of 8-bar weaponry guaranteed to cause damage in the rave. the a-side of the record is reserved for a vocal of the n.r. beat by south londons merky ace with the mc riding the track with ease, his vicious flow effectively kept in check by carey’s brooding instrumental.

nao katafuchi is a new york based japanese artist. living in lower manhattan for more that 20 years, nao has made an internationally interesting mini album lost somewhere between the future and the past. all of the music was made using a semi modern groovebox, guitar, and voice. this musical combination created a new wave cyberpop atmosphere that would not be out of place in a bar in liquid sky, blade runner, or total recall. trashy japanese retro-future pop out of new york city!

morgan zarates second release for hyperdub is a bold and unexpected move for him. he has been known in the past as the producer for leftfield soul group spacek and also currently as one half of the shining, signed to xl records, but with >broken heart collector< he has made some highly contagious dubstep pop, featuring rising singer / songwriter / producer stevie neale on vocals. stevie warns of a guy who is the titular >broken heart collector<. her rnb vocals contrast with a fierce storm of drums and vertiginous synths that attack like waves against rocks. it is a brilliant pop song, with a chorus earworm you might find hard to resist. there is also an instrumental included as well. the third track is >crey bey<, an energetic, grimy 8 bar instrumental. it shifts between dive-bombing synths and a spooked, nervous melody over a rich organ track, with martial kicks and snares guaranteed to get you bouncing.

>black beauty< is the second album from metope for his co-founded areal records label. much like its precursor, >kobol<, the album swoons between techno, minimal and house timbres and poignantly coloured melodies. nestled amidst eerie dance moments such as >no self-control<, >deep sheep< and >alive<, however, are these woozy, country-kissed ballads like >so cutoff< and the riff-lead >rough romance< that ply >black beauty< with blues and soul. married with metopes warped and wonky electronic vision – epitomised by the albums serene slo-mo conclusion, >blood river< – >black beauty< is a blissfully tender listen, whilst providing left-field djs with plenty of weird and wonderful floor fodder to play with. the album features guest appearances from areal artists sid lerock (aka pan/tone), undo and stiggsen as well as electro-blues guitarist and singer k_chico.
double 12 inch vinyl release, includes cd-copy of the album.

new german outsider house label toy tonics comes up with a superfat slow house 6 track ep from mighty producer dj steef.

geno is happy to welcome alland byallo into our family. alland has been gaining strong momentum by already releasing for several labels including poker flat, liebe*detail, and missive. alland is also know for his monthly, techno focused nightclub event kontrol based in san fransisco. alland has also played several international events such as detroits demf movement festival, tokyos la fabrique, brazils d-edge, munichs harry klein, and berlins panoramabar, watergate, bar 25, cookies, and tresor.the >turn you up< ep is a truly versatile ep. the title song, >turn you up<, is a future classic in the making. modern organic percussion, trippy pulsating pads, and subtle organs grow into a sampledelic house gem. the flip side, >blessing box<, is a deeper tech house exploration. atmospheric tones and cathedral reverbs moan and wash your ears into submission. just let go.

mario basanov is no stranger to the music community, having garnered producer of the year in 2011 in his home country of lithuania, and one of the biggest underground tracks of 2010 (mario &vidis - changed) - we are proud to announce a 2 track ep from him showing his versatility as a producer. walker & royce are on remix duties for side a, with eps and remixes on heavyweight labels such as crosstown rebels, glasgow underground, pets recordings and of course their home base at nurvous, they raise the bar with this remix.

earlier this year, this shadowy label came from nowhere straight onto the globes deeper floors, from panorama bar to fabric and many in between. provoking comparisons with classic uk labels like b12 and irdial, the ep gained number 1 chartings and found its way into a wide array of dj boxes, with the likes of dvs1, dbridge, roger 23, justin miller (dfa), dario zenker, deep space helsinki, dj mourad and surfaces nick dunton all hooked.

finally we are proudly presenting our new cécille numbers artwork with a massive 5 track ep from butch. the ep starts with the track revolution a great club tune with a great uplifter melody. on aa the track panorama has a perfect summer open air groove. the excessive b side starts with diss you which is an guarantee for a great crowd reaction. with quite storm on bb you getting a kickless epic track with acid touch. all together butch did it again like every year on cécille with a massive super strong release...and this is not the end, the story continues

tune(s) alert! new belgian band delivers with >drops< a superb deep & mellow electronic vocal song. including two killer remixes by roger 23 (playhouse / baud / neurhythmics) with an amazing dark and sensitive techno house re-work sculpted for memorable moments at panorama bar, and break sl (uncanny valley / philpot / c-beams) with a stunning deep-house version. comes in a strong 300 grams black and white plain sleeve designed by nico gomez. essential package for any contemporary house & techno lover!
mastered by lupo at dubplates & mastering. pressed by optimal. 400 black vinyl copies pressed.

bristol born hench newcomer tim roberts aka temo is a rising star in the dubstep scene. his relentless determination to spend every waking hour in the studio is paying dividends. temo is already gaining support from radio 1 and 1 extra along with club support from the scenes leading djs. these tracks have been smashing hench sets everywhere, expect to hear more from this rising star very soon. set them alight ft. buggsy: set them alight finds a perfect balance between killer vocals and big drops. temo has a long standing relationship with dubstep pioneer joker who introduced him to the insanely talented buggsy, which lead to the recording of set them alight. the marriage between buggsys infectious vocals and temos searing bass lines works perfectly, making set them alight a must have for dubstep fans across the globe. tracks ft koast: tracks is a no messing straight to the point club banger. koast from central spillz & hench resident steps up to deliver a slick 8 bar hook to prepare you for this high impact bass line driven monster.

heavyweight tech infused deep house banger from tate morden, the darker, underground alter ego of danny j lewis/enzyme black. kerri chandler bar a thym-esque stabs combine with synth bass, tough beats and a pitch morphing vocal drop. dj support: grant nelson, ski oakenfull, andy ward, nick moss - groove assasin, soultribe

mimique presents their no. 7. the new vinyl contains 2 exotic tracks produced by sebastian phillip and moritz ochsenbauer, both part of the well known rabauken-crew. patrick kunkel (cocoon, weplayminimal) and david jach (keno records, mangue) gave their own touch into the remixes and not just that makes this release a dancefloorfiller.

exercise ones newest ep is the result of happy jam sessions in the studio with a couple of their dear canadian buddies.exercise one have been concentrating on their new all hardware, no computer live show over the past half year - with performances at panorama bar, cabaret and le showcase - and releases on cocoon and their own exone label.

highly recommended!unity is the first single taken from third sides forthcoming album unified fields, that will be released on restoration records in september 2012. third side is the project of the analogue cops and panorama bar resident steffi, their collaborations, which have been released exclusively on restoration, have been of the most interesting jams of the last years. the original unity, a fat overshadowing deep techno track, written and produced only with machines and recorded on tape, comes with 3 massive analogue remixes. the rework made by blawan (sheworks/hessle audio) smashes the parts of the composition with overbearing oldschool british manners and the result is a broken shuffled industrial hammering. on side b, steffis remix is relentless, rushing and carefully build:her attention for the processing of every detail transforms the original tune into an hypnotic breathtaking excursion. the last treatment is performed by the nightjars, an unidentified project that has brought down a particular attention for its debut ep on vae victis records. with a bossy employ of the most advanced analogue equipment, the nightjars slash an incendiary attack of warehouse garage.

label chief master-h stepping up and not for the first time, raising an already high bar, once again skyward. >stabs call< sees h team up with the wonderfully talented saxophonist, geoffrey secco. not only does geoffrey play regularly with the legendary tito puente, but he has now joined h is their own band ... more on that, very soon
support from deetron, len faki, laurent garnier, slam, steve rachmad, nuno do santos, soul clap, samuel l session, rainer truby, sis, norman nodge…, ...

above machine is a record label run by steve lee (the project club). seconds is the alter ego of markus enochson and luciano leiva. together with singer linus lutthi they deliver >another day< which is a breezy, balearic affair with the solemn moodiness of nick drake. it is reminiscent of late end-of-summer days when time seems to stand still, but in the most bittersweet of ways. remixes are provided by lexx - who once again adds that subtle disco blend whilst drinking an estrella at the beach bar. the seahawks dive deep and provide an ambient masterpiece, which lures you deeper into their crazy world of delays, reverb and a studer a80 running backwards in a shoreditch broom cupboard.

phreek plus ones la spirale was a big hit at vagabundos in ibiza all of last summer and from from panorama bar to brazil, especially in its uber huge justin vandervolgen remix! we could finally secure this rthymic masterpiece for you and so you can finally take it to the streets now. massive tip!

deer ticks fourth record, divine providence. their first record recorded in the band’s hometown of providence, ri. 12 tracks showcasing the band in their most honest and straight-forward songwriting to date.
comes with code for free mp3-download of the full album.

part 2/3! deep house – uh killer?! dear gorge just like we know him. hardly anyone puts so much energy into a yet so low key appearing track and this is what we love him for. gorge was a history witness for our biggest light installation and the most oppulent feast, as is his right. certified ass-shaking tune with a joyous organ going hand in hand with a female vocal. there is no more to say about this track as it speaks for itself. reminiscing igors 10 minute intro in combat gear at the treibgut deluxe. some push did jonas put into this few minute collaboration track with mz sunday luv. it has to be loud, it has to run – it has to take its place on this compilation. homebased in frankfurt jonas was so fond of hannover at a time that he almost moved north. but we could not afford the hotel room for such a long time. deep house making you get rid of your jacket and shake your hips together. get yourself a drink at the bar and head for the dancefloor. nicely smooth this track is driving you into the night. the only night we actually had champagne and still could all make it to the train to hamburg in the morning.

big with maya jane coles, round table knights, homework, claude von stroke, robert owens, wildkats, nhan solo, shir khan,.. berlin-based robosonic welcome the springtime with their first off ep. >worst love< uses an anthemic sample to create a groovy dancefloor burner with tight groove. doctor dru delivers a contemporary underground pop remix. fritz zander from the suol collective made a > panorama bar 9 am<-styled remix for the real house-heads. and with >thankful<, robosonic give us a 2nd original track, slightly more toolish than worst love

this italian producer makes his mathematics debut with a truly stunning 3 track ep. les verres du bar is a 9+ minute tune that will quickly turn into an anthem for 2012 - a perfect blend of bangin, raw, & hypnotic vibes. less business is a dope slice of deep house & eternamente stays classy.

leave it up to fulvio to bring the heat with >pandemonium<, the latest ep by the wishmaster!bringing hardcore essentials with a solid intent to disturb and destroy, the wishmaster raises the bar to a new level.
dropping kicks and rocking vocals from left to right and back, these beats and melodies are shattering tools for the impatient. brought with italian elegance, >pandemonium< and >oldschool trip< set the stage for some serious dance-floor antics. the 2 upbeat stompers are joined by mid-tempo bash >back 2 classic<. presenting subtle flashbacks from a hardware driven age, neatly packed in an up-to-date statement.
if you had one chance, what would you wish for?

aus dem kreisel zum horizont: viertes album der hamburger indierocker. inklusive code für kostenfreien mp3-download.

spreekader aufnahmen is a new berlin based label. originally coming from tech house and minimal techno we are also releasing any kind of music we think it is worth hearing so that the essence of spreekader aufnahmen is good music. no matter if it is house, ambient, or any other kind of thrilling sound. we are obsessed with good music and therefore we are hopeless victims of sound. spreekader aufnahmen proudly presents to you >tamtam<. >tamtam< is going to be our first release on spreekader aufnahmen. the release features artists such as schulleri & eiblonski, benno blome, kotelett & zadak and last but not least nico stojan. the original mix brought to you by schulleri & eiblonski (labelowner of spreekader aufnahmen) is what you would call a prime-time happy-go-lucky hit at its best. talking about the remixers, benno blome (sender records) added a fast forward piano that way >tamtam< the track even goes happy-go-funky. kotelett & zadak (golden gate) took their time and made it nice and deep, perfect for every afterhour. finally nico stojan (bar 25) added piano and vocal to his version of >tamtam< and made smooth and sweet.

the long awaited dubplate anthem is here! as soon as we at ns-hq heard >drum track<, we knew atlantas helix would fit right in around here. his two main obsessions are old grime and looping hypnotic berlin techno. and it shows, as both collide here to produce the ultimate rhythm track. this is anthemic 8 bar techno, or sublow gone hands-in-the-air raving. this trak destroyed every festival we played at last summer. this is super-stripped down, poised club music - exactly what night slugs is all about. on the flip, we are honoured to have one of our all-time favourite mic controllers flirta d bless drum track with his >no hook no bs< version. known best for such grime bangers as slks >hype hype< and his own >warp speed<, flirta brings that unique sound-effects laden flow to the riddim like its 2004 again and triumphant rave anthems are going off once more.

daniels stocked the bar, rigged the lights, fed the smoke machine and is ready to welcome us all into room 5 with his brace of new tracks. two polished dance-floor tools in the shape of his and adam ks >in the vibe< and the solo cut >wash the dish<.

the slat blinds in berlins panorama bar are part of the vjs equipment, and when the mood is right (usually around sunday afternoon),he opens them up to allow slices of sunshine to penetrate the smoky club air.it doesnt happen all too often,remaining something special amongst hours of darkness.but as ruede played the first version of shades in his last p-bar set, it seemed to happen just for him, as if he had written this tracks distinct break especially for this moment:everyone was mesmerized. re.you & rampa with a rmx for shades are also no strangers to such euphoria, and as ruede recently lent them his voice,they return the favor by building a robust, custom-made bass mobile for the a2.then, on the b-side, ruedes fellow band members from the noblettes make an appearance.as with shades,the focal point is also the big break,only this one has nothing to do with techno - its more of an indie-house ballad with dance ambition.

dancefloor killer -take a trip-, led by hector moralez vocals, is the story of a mad after hour where dj w!ld got two years ago in ibiza. a funky house track with old school beat and a mesmerising fat bass. remixer-s monikers do not necessarily need some more explainations, just feel the quality and consider their legacy. long-playing a-side -radio slave-s gotta get up remix- is the reflection of matthew edwards- love of re-edits and remixes, with his particular taste for jackin- sound beloved of house aficionados and fractured funk, oddball beats and mechanical soul. incendiary tune. veteran on the remix world, with highly expected remixes that drive dance floors across the globe to ecstatic conditions by means of his intense beats and rhythms, dj sneak delivers a furious banging house remix on b-side, with melodic rhythms that will suit dancers- soul. duo having instant chemistry as friends and in the studio, fries & bridges a.k.a phil weeks & hector moralez set the bar high with their consistent quality of house music. their -ghetto mix & dub- are sick, tight and tasty, and will for sure ingnite dancefloors worldwide.

here uto karem returns to plus 8 for his second release on the label, with the two tracks he serves up - take control and all over you - continuing in the rising italian stars good run of form. as well as being an in-demand remixer, dj and producer, karem also runs his own agile recordings imprint on which he explores the same deep techno rhythms and loopy hypnotism as he does with his two original tracks here.take control is a liquid track which builds in looped layers through piston pumping percussion, up-right beats and plenty of melodic drama. though it pushes on from left to right in true plus 8 style, the warmth and atmosphere that surrounds the main beats and bass is what really sets the track alight. all over you again features a crisp, almost dry production style as various percussive elements flesh out a 4/4 techno groove. hidden within each bar are some wooden sounding hits and various melodic notes, all of which are heart-warming additions to a killer dancefloor groove. as well as this, there is a more driving dub version of take control which canters on a knife edge for its six minute duration, closing out another efficient and streamlined techno release on plus 8.

unxpozd presents deepermoments, the first release from the vinyl catalog. the project is produced entirely by dj aakmael, featuring 4 raw and basic house bangers! the opening track deeprespectrak is a head-knod track with a serious groove,shouting out and giving respect to many of the deep house legends. for the second track chord damage the gritty, dirty chopped-up chords riding the heavy beat satisfies the appetite for dopeness!third track on the flip side is that sound, shows aakmaels love for that classic sound, featuring deep and warm organ chords topped off with lovely voices. the final track is what i want gives a smooth and jazzy melancholy feel, similar to the experience one would have in the early 1900s listening to the local jazz vocalist/band perform in a smoked-out bar sipping drinks on the rocks!this debut ep from aakmael is sure to apease your deep house hunger!

sublevels eleventh release features their left-coast warehouse sound. this single contains two mixes. side a:lils keys – subwarp rmx this mix puts you in a deep and twisted headlock with a groovy feeling of main-room acid-house. an energetic remix for those who love to dance and travel through space. this remix was featured at such events as demf 2011, 20 years of planet e (san diego), and tabloid (tokyo).side b:lils keys – e-motion analogue dub – doc martin mix the e-motion dub mix is a long and hypnotic bass heavy dub. doc martin really gives this one an analogue feel. this mix was performed live at panorama bar (berlin), womb (tokyo), and fabric (london).

already causing a stir on promo, dark arts 01 comprises 4 tracks of deeply arresting dancefloor music. mid blue is a soundtrack for the darkest corner of the warehouse. the square bass grabs you from the first bar and combines with cosmic sweeps to drag you down deep before the toms come in to add that all-important funk factor. broken space is a beautifully playful track. the stuttering beat, organic percussion and melodic touches merge with the darkest of strings to create a sound rooted in classic electronica but belonging firmly in the present. restraint is a burst of heavyweight electroid futurism – rock-solid beats and alien sounds from god-knows which galaxy combine with a razor-sharp cymbal attack. handle with care. proper deep detroit business – a quote from just one of techno’s most well-respected producers.red_dust2 is a huge, rolling tech-house rhythm, mixing the warmth of the motor city with the cold machine funk found this side of the pond. pure, timeless and custom-built for the dancefloor. mastered by one of the most well respected engineers in techno and pressed in one of europe’s finest pressing plants, dark arts 01 is limited to 250 hand stamped, clear vinyl copies.

something of a departure into uncharted territory for ostgut ton on the fiftieth single release of the label. following berghains hugely sucessful art exhibition alle which showcased the many visual artists among the members of staff at berghain/panorama bar, ostgut ton shows they cannot be pinned down easily to one genre by offering their anniversary release to two artists of the extended ostgut family who normally wouldnt be associated with what you might have come to expect from the label. shambhu the undisputed queen of the berghain bar ladies (she regulary holds court every saturday upstairs at her very own gitter bar) and rummelsnuff the germanic hulk of the berghain/laboratory bouncers come up with enchanting and surprising results. the release comes pressed as a 7 inch (a first for the label and limited to 500 hand-numered copies) and each side is given to one of the two artists.

after breaking our new years resolutions at a tiki bar deep in the woods, numbolics very 1st release in 2012 is a production by our lovely french friend kane roth. with an elegant drift kane and the remixers d.diggler and dualism made four outstanding kicking minimal tracks while creating her typically sort of breeziness. she delicately placed all the charming arrangements very well in order to sound super authentically rooted. dance baby, dance!

organs of love are the power-sleaze duo of james mckinven (organs, love) and alicia matthews (vocals, love). james mckinvens musical odyssey started with playing synth in (kraftwerk, suicide-inspired) electro band berlin blondes. he then moved on to altered images. after that he worked in genetic studios learning from the modern day genius that was producer martin rushent (human league, the stranglers, the buzzcocks). then went on to form one dove and worked with maverick genius andy weatherall. after that he drifted back to where it all started, analog electro, and miss alicia matthews. alicia matthews has quite a different background – one from fine art and performance. through working together at the same bar and having many intoxicating late night chats, they decided to try to get back to a 70s theatrical, musical performance: where live music and art combine for something beyond the rock gig vibe. and luckily enough, miss matthews has quite the pair of pipes – a true vocal delight. the result is organs of love … who frequently perform live around glasgow and have quite the reputation of thee band to see. videos can be provided, but they are not for the faint-hearted! not that optimo music ever provide a dull moment …

from celle into the wide world: these days guido schneider is one of the major globetrotters among djs and producers worldwide, but he began his career 15 years ago in provincial germany. however, instead of baking bread rolls, schneider founded his own label neue welten right from the beginning. it was a move that naturally brought him to the capital of electronic music in berlin. what followed was a series of exciting and successful collaborations with other renowned artists, and after dissolving his label, schneider began travelling as a sought after dj, jetting all around the globe. it is little wonder that such a reputable dj and producer also belongs to the diverse highgrade family. he has now produced another ep for the berlin label which brings us the typical guido schneider qualities right before our eyes, or even better: before our ears! the two tracks navigate precicely from the first bar, the minimal sound universe that relies on elaborate percussion, without ever being over produced, and flow into fantastically harmonic vocals that lend the thumping beats an elegant softeness. simply stated, typically schneider.

paul ritch presents his new ep >secret garden< and celebrates 3 years of his own quartz rec. after 20 releases the label etablished itself as a leading force in the techno scene and this new 3 tracker will raise the bar even further.

welcome back to the underground is a limited pressing dj swiss knife essential for every field with : the ultimate >disco night< edit, filtered by hundred processors from ssls to digital t-racks and focusing on the house music roots parts of the song, pure feeling.a totally unknown house track remix. cleaned and converted with the latest technology, this is an extended straight 124 bpm real 4x4 tool here, completely exclusive, never been released before. high demand on this.on the b side a dj tool cut of >stebenis theme< that is circulating in detroit and paris since quite a while and inspired a well known existing white label. ranging from sound sculpture morphed to proto afro dub house, 125 bpm, resync edit at 1/32 bar, harmonized fx & drumkit to the original beat. on b2 a very special slow house/nu disco version of >adventures in paradise< melted to samp les including the same theme with a backside 80s funk clap especial : a diggers heaven. the vinyl cover is hand stamped with the a logo designed by a famous street art painter.

alex and bill met 16 years ago when bill signed one of alex s first productions (is this the rhythm? by rhythmnvibe) to a new york label he was running. alex, whose father lives in the us, was a regular visitor to the states and they sent many happy hours together hanging out at the sound factory bar and comparing maw dubs. when bill returned to the uk in 1996, they had a few sessions together making house music, though neither of them can remember why they never finished anything or, indeed, what became of the tracks. fast forward a few years and they finally got back into the studio to make sweet music together under the moniker hotel motel. since then they have created a rich seam of work that some have already described as, like salvador dali with his pants down being fellated by deirdre barlow. few would disagree.

>a favorite of drunk djs, hot chicks and laser lovers everywhere<
san franciscos hometown stars tigercat get the disco rerub from uk legend greg wilson, and bi-coastal beard scratchers nick chacona & anthony mansfield. seduced by the sultry vocals of banging’ hot front woman natasha adorlee johnson, weighed down coaxes you off your bar stool and onto the dance floor. greg’s mix stays true to the original vibe with a taste of his signature disco dub complete with a tasty break. on the flip side nick and anthony take take you on a journey through the kind of deep, primal, electro underground party you emerge from 2 days later. hector works is coming at yah with thwacking beats, jamming treats and maybe even a cord progression.

finally back in... steffi is a resident of the world famous panorama bar, recodring artist of ostgut ton, owner of the dolly label and frequent collaborator with dexter in the co-running of his klakson imprint she now releases her first underground quality release entitled the reason ep. dj jus-ed has been playing this for 6 months now with great responce from the ladies! this is must have for mood setting and set changing…outstanding!

g.h. is gary howell, longtime associate of modern love as one half of pendle coven and sometime contributor to the hate project. the ground ep features howells first material produced outside of pendle coven and takes on a much darker, more stripped down aesthetic - making use of location recordings amassed over the last decade. the title track extends over 7 minutes from a solitary bass pulse into a slow, three dimensional industrial reduction heaving with uncomfortable bass weight and a sense of nervous expectation. its like the bare, skeletal noise framework for darkest junglist hardcore stripped of its percussion - all bar a bass drum and intense shards of noise. albedo has more of a swing to it, dominated by a growling bassline and the metallic clunk of disjointed percussion at odds with the squashed funk lurking somewhere at its core. the template is extended on earth, a brilliantly discordant club variant that sounds like an r&b mastertrack exploded into 100 constituent parts and put together not entirely in the right order. it builds and collapses into itself, a stylistic oddity that at one and the same time brings to mind boards of canadas re- working of colonel abrams - trapped and the extreme frequency vortex of the raster noton lab

dj support from loco dice, sebo k, jimpster, d julz, luna city express, franck roger, matt tolfrey, manik, james teej, brothers vibe ...
tsuba is very pleased to welcome back spencer parker to the label alongside house legend ian pooley with the classic house of >feel the same<, in vocal and dub versions. aa side >acid roulette< has been fully road tested by spencer at panorama bar and is perfectly blended underground house with acid stabs & huge rolling bassline. big!

the lab, nrks mix series devoted to the worlds most cutting edge djs and forward thinking sounds, returns this autumn with an instalment compiled and mixed by undoubtedly one of the scenes most talented, charasmatic and brightest stars.
hailing from the suburbs of detroit, seth troxler has made an incredible journey over the last few years, from the local dj spots at detroits the works club and behind the counter service at the famous melodies & memories record store, to the most top drawer nights and clubs across the world, such as fabric, panorama bar, dc10, the rex et al.
this 4 track sampler features the always talented andrew weatherall on the remix of radioactive mans germanic new-beat style >fed ex to munchen<, the minimal ambience of arks >arkquarium<, crosstown rebels/wolf & lamb artist deniz kurtel on the remix of chaim, and the truly magnificent cowboys & indians inspired minimal house of unds >rodeo<.

there is a certain dynamic that emerges whenever andre galluzzi and dana ruh pair up to create a record. with last year s >freya / mauersegler< split ep on ostgut ton, the two have already hit up some of the most prestigious labels in the electronic music landscape. tracks that are upbeat, driving, and, most of all, fresh have characterized their co-productions, which now have aras as a home. taking its cues from their label nights at berlin s panorama bar, galluzzi and ruh have solidified aras into an imprint based around expanding upon the creative energy that both share. their first release, >trambolla<, harmonizes each artist s approach into a grooving whirlwind that showcases their ability as producers as well as live musicians.starting off with the title track >trambolla<, the ep begins with tribal beats and infectious arrangements that seamlessly build upon each other along the course of the a-side. grooving from the start, it is the kind of track where the listener or the dj gets into the vibe right away. the percussion of >trambolla< especially stands out amongst the latin-tinged bongos, hi-hats, and hand claps that interchangeably come in and out of the track, a journey of its own at 9 minutes. >thelema<, the b-side, contrasts with the lightness of the a-side and demonstrates galluzzi and ruh s equal comfort in creating darker and heavily pounding tracks. the ten minute track grows out of a simple beat and growls ever louder as it takes in more intensity with its cascade of filters, delays, and booming bass. aside from the hard edge of >thelema<, it also provides a preview into the live set that the two artists are about to debut together.