the original opens with a field recording intro followed shortly after by heavy bass shots and a pulsating kick drum. snare patterns and an underwater synth melody hit the speakers with an abstract touch, while halfway through the pace changes with a new bass coming in. an experimental and brave track, it reflects idriss djing style and his long sets, going into different mental spaces, a wavelike combination of beats and up&down rhythms. eduardo de la calle s trademark analog sounds fill his tribute remix with acid keyboards, rim shot grooves, industrial noises and metallic vibes, swinging with a rolling bass line and bringing the original percussions to the fore.

the first release got heavy support & feedbacks by dj hell, martin eyerer, pablo bolivar, daniel bortz, dirty döring, bunte bummler, pedestrian, alle farben as well as top chartings by steve bug or dan drastic.
we hope that you will find the same meticulous attention to detail and quality in the forthcoming shadowing , which marks the reunion between christian hornbostel & mick thammer. for this release the duo invited austrian well-known veteran producer eric fischer, who delivered - together with his studio partner petit beurre - an amazing electronic mix and completed the package. so heavy dj-support, of course by brothers vibe, agoria, pablo bolivar, pele, dj hell, miguel puente, paco osuna, mollono.bass, daniel mehlhart amn.

wenn der bass die mauer zum einstürzen bringt ist einem klar, dass man die platte auch in 10 jahren noch auf den plattentellern finden wird. techhouse mit liebe, perfekt auf die spitze getrieben im remix von schlepp geist.

tasteful nudes brings frankfurt-based producer janis into the fold for release number seven, you cant see me. a founder of the house is ok label and contributor to mirau and smile for a while, janis brings ravishing melodies and impeccable sound design to this three track ep. playful but pounding, the title cut featuring vocals by eva kruijssen teases listeners into a game of dancefloor hide-and-seek. meanwhile, tender love wraps dancers in fuzzy synth lines and hazy vocals by denise frickenschmidt, as a deep, creeping bass line warms their feet. the rustic majesty of es nestchle, strung with samples recorded in the family cottage, sets hearts aflutter with soaring strings and swelling melodies. the record artwork features an original photograph by chicago artist olivia coran

kensuke fukushima is an up and coming talent from japan. growing up heavily influenced by rock and jazz, he learned to play multiple instruments like lead and bass guitar as well as piano. he s had a few previous releases on labels such as onovu & leap records and was featured on a recent v/a ep on roundabout sounds entitled, fly pattern ep. label boss joe babylon reached out to detoit house legend d wynn to remix the title track. for those that don t already know, d wynn was the resident dj at the histroic music institute as well as tour dj for inner city. he s also one half of r-tyme with derrick may.

* grooverider returns to headz with his codename john alias
* the avenger grooverider dons his gritty hat for this stepping roll out, all tense mids mid-range and snarls, perfect dancefloor material
* john & tony gangster samples from codename john on this one, cheeky steps and bass stabs are the order of the day
* saviour selector a clash tune if there was any, the war cry for all other selectors is there for them to take heed!

organic failure is the title of the latest release on injected poison. on this release we have 2 original tracks and 2 remixes from two of the most important producers in the techno scene at the moment. jose pouj named his first two tracks siris and fmo, two tracks produced through hardware and software with a thick bass, synth and deep atmospheres. christian wunsch is responsible for the first remix, with a more forceful and direct dancefloor approach. orphx delivers his version of metamorphosis, keeping the original sounds and shifting forward orphx trademark sounds.

almost a year after their best-selling second ep, the anonymous bandits crumbs return to the fray, with another perfectly planned and executed smash & grab although delivering a mysterious & scantily clad 12- is hardly a novel concept these days, it does concentrate the mind (and feet) on the music more than the brand it s undercover time again, and we re sworn to secrecy, of course...but two of the regular collaborators have engaged in a serious bit of one upmanship having landed this diverse haul, let s take a look inside as we move from a completely overhauled musicbox classic, flipped and re-pitched for 21st century floors. followed up by a totally irresistible modern afro-disco workout with more than a few sonic surprises thrown in turn over for a lost, cosmic gem with no end of additional sparkle, coupled with a a twice-baked & loose jointed rhythm and bass workout that really slams. a dj s delight, then, to be mixed up or played raw this one will be gone in the blink of an eye, but treasured for much longer

a1: song stronge th sound foundations of early 90ies chicago and nyc housemusic define heat vibes trademark. with a bassline as hyper as earliest rave days in y all garage, this track will kill doubts by the drop! a2: nasty troubble nasty - as we like it... marching and shuffling in on a low slung beat and dry drums, the 92 style killer chords make this a real powerhouse affair. root out your troubles! b1: certified this track ensures people rushin the floor. classic deep house chords meet euphoric vocal bits and a battery full of charged and vibrant beats to fill you up with a mood that sets you free from any stress. b2: certified / locklead mix refixing certfied demandingly, wonderkid locklead ventures asides of the hot haus records stable garnering the original with a nasty beat n bass workout. as abstract as raw n funky. bangers anyone call locklead! the member of utrecht*s slapfunk crew is sure to bang n slap your floor.

more amazing international neurofunk from the close2death camp. the gloucester, uk-based label have been carving a path through drum & bass over the past few years, establishing a name and an identity by only dealing in the very best sounds from the edges of reality.

the full ep trilogy by also aka appleblim & second storey as triple vinyl pack.

following the success of their fourth studio album smoke and touring for over a year dapayk & padberg felt ready to release the single come out. their brand new track is fresh and present, making it the perfect tool to dance into spring and get rid of thick winter clothing. on the b side the berlin-based electronic duo presents two more album remixes. the pole mooryc wraps the title track smoke in his fragile, soulful and bass-driven slow-mo-electronica. dublin s eomac extends the list of silent fireworks remixes. a deep wobbling sub bass combined with broken beats and spheric pad sounds give the original an eccentric touch of dubstep.

m.d.o.f. (multiple degree of freedom) ep brings us to the 8th modal analysis release an improvisation-noise extract from the studio collaboration between the greek electronic producer panos kyveleas, (a.k.a. biomass), and the italian impro-noise duo r.o.m. (alessandro quintavalle/electronic bass & luca pastore/tenor sax

our first release for 2015 comes from chicagoan, area. his previous releases on various labels including his own, kimochi, show a producer who spans many genres while maintaining a particular aesthetic. this untethered approach has lead to *one less me* — one of his most moving records to date. area has melded elements from bass music, industrial, electroacoustic, spoken-word and techno into 3 tracks that distill their influences into something greater than the sum of its parts.

limited edition of 200 copies, handstamped, vinyl only promo.
milos returns after the well recieved expressions e.p., here dropping another 2 effective dj treats!
kicking off with * work it out*, a healthy 303 backed slammer with huge sound, and classic work that mutha sample. stand out mastering from curved uk! heads down bomb!
flip for * test of time*, an enormous rave sampling, addictive dancefloor gem with a definate nod to the old skool, massive reverb effects and a thundering bass! in the right hands, this is an essential weapon!

squarepusher verbrachte zehn jahre damit, sein eigenes einzigartiges softwaresystem zu kreieren und zu verfeinern. damogen furies ist das erste album, das komplett mit diesem aufgenommen wurde. alle aufnahmen entstanden jeweils in einem take, ohne edits. damogen furies strahlt die brutale energie eines debütalbums aus. es ist gleichzeitig höhepunkt und zusammenfluss aller seiner bisherigen werke und exkursionen. auf dem album interagieren squarepushers haupteinflüsse der jazz der miles davis schule und die dance music und überspannen ein spektrum von albträumerischem drill n bass bis zu frühwerken diverser electric jazz-pioniere.

tooth faeries brings together mark brydon and parrot. the sound is their new release on shabby doll - two versions of the title cut plus the gently pulsing love & resistance. deeply melodic yet also crisp and compelling, the sound layers carmen squires lush vocal over a martial drum beat, unleashing a dose of deep sheffield bass just when it matters most.

feel the drum beat of uneasy change in the eager hand drums, bass throbs, and stalking synth stabs turning up the tension like rents in a hip neighborhood. terrence parker goes more optimistic turn on the remix. hand stamped vinyl only rsd.

out of sight , the title track, is an elegant house exercise that takes you back to san francisco. recall is a brain bomb, hypnotic and psychedelic but with lots of energy, and has already been supported by the likes of raresh, rhadoo, djebali and apollonia, and is definately the cut to go in this record. to finish things off, romania s rising star mp, known for his works on soulsity and meterze, shows us his own view on out of sight , based on dynamic drums and a with an amazing bass leading the whole thing.

käse kool s fifth release, the friends n no ends ep, is comprised of 5 berlin-based producers, each of which brings his own unique sound to ep. a1, appearance, comes from the face behind crude wax, vincenzo maurice. this tune comes with a rough attitude of sheer analogue house. a2, wismut, comes from the man with the plan, nick beringer. this track speaks for itself with its punchy bass-line and direct groove. b1, visions, comes from a newly formed duo who goes by mode7. this promising duo hits it home with their newest track visions as its sweet and sultry pads play with the drive of bass and drums. lastly b2, system is wack, comes from a producer who goes by the name of aurhythm (aka dennis sekyere). this track speaks for itself, as being very rude with it s rough drive but still keeping its own delicate stems

also - appleblim and second storey return to r&s with the third installment in their ep trilogy. *raves* opens up proceedings with an irresistibly shuffling drumtrack, scything lead lines and off-kilter bass, while on the flip *blyford bass* aiming directly at the dancefloor, turns up the wobble, dizzying perc patterns and gnarled subs to twist up speaker cones.

for good measure, el gato takes us to his dystopian future in electric sheep - a philip k. dick inspired lysergic acid ambient bath. maybe you are the android listening to the wonderfully lush and intricate use of 303s. vernal equinox introduces the other side of el gato displaying his deep interest in drum & bass.

what can be said about kerri chandler that hasn t already been said? the man is one of the greats of contemporary house music, a true legend & one of the most hard working & consistent producers out there today. trionisphere, his (second) lp from 2003 has it all, those gritty drums, the deep garage groove, the church feeling that influences so much of his sound & those bass-lines that he s renowned for are all here, not forgetting the outstanding vocal performances from his long-time collaborator dee dee brave amongst a cast of other guests. the sounds on the lp are wide ranging, from the uplifting latin swing of ye yo ma (mother) to the sparse, pacey, heads down house of it s you we re treated to a glimpse into mr.chandler s sound world across 2x12inchs & we all know that can only be a good thing! trionisphere has always been a fond favourite with house aficionados around the world & hasn t been available for a little while.until now! fully re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released in conjunction with king street sounds, nyc & made available again for 2015 in it s original format with the permission & participation of all rights holders. now s your chance to own a piece of ny/nj house history!

from earlydub records mastermind & creator, french native loquace has honored us with his edition of tabla, for our 5th release. after years of playing alongside flagship artists like: miss kitten, vitalic, stephan bodzin, tini & the gang, julian perez, anja schneider, and yaya, loquace has shown his commitment to the music, and has left quite an impression on many. with such releases on labels such as: little helpers, upon.you, kiara records, moan recordings, and kina music, loquace has made his musical impact, and shown great dedication, and true creativity, to say the least. loquace’s ep, entitled ‘momento’, starts off proper bringing our attention directly to the pulsating bass and excited cymbals, finding yourself on a colossal-like locomotive. nostalgia’s atmospheric rooms, brings us to a moment of breath, a certain euphoric feeling. getaway, takes us to the deep down drums while guiding you to the undertones of the bass. as we yearn for more, loquace delivers us – things. as the track unfolds, it will bring you into a groove, a distinctive rhythm, as the chorus keeps you on beat, the kicks dance around, and the secret stabs transport you to our closing, ending our journey with loquace on this edition of tabla.

index marcel fengler unearths another berlin-forged gem with a debut release for somewhen. following an impressive pair of eps on his own sana imprint, label boss marcel fengler was quick to invite the newcomer to the imf family. following a pair of head turning performances on line-ups alongside fengler at his berghain home, the time has come for imf 05 to bring somewhens talents to wider attention.
a cut *dain* is a stripped down techno trip engineered for dancefloors at dawn: a siren call to the club’s most battle hardened heads, its subtle machinations will prove deadly in the right dj’s hands. over on the b-side, *aula* is the eps more unpredictable beast, its rougher rave edges rounded off by a rich bass synth and enigmatic vox pads that give the track an unsettling air as it nears its conclusion. xj closes the ep with an insistent slice of acid with somewhens own playful modern twist.

as big fans of red axes, were happy to welcome niv and dori to the label. their first release for hivern is pil sagol, a three-track ep that features some of their most adventurous material to date. the title track is a slice of shamanic house full of playful melodies, dripping textures and steady rhythms that result in the sonic equivalent of psychotropic trip through the jungle. me and abra in ruanda drops the tempo but keeps the mind-expanding effect with its mangled brass sounds and ceremonious pads. todum todum is the most dance floor-driven cut of the ep, building tension through distorted toms, reverberant claps and an unrelenting bass line whilst keeping the narcotic vibe of the whole release through highly enchanting cosmic melodies. the 12inch comes in a captivating sleeve by barcelona-based designer xavier marin.

syncom datas powerful return with the hard jacking warehousing ep, all drenched in that typical raw syncom data techno sewer sound with lots of emphasis on bass. comes on stylish translucent, red-black smokey marbled vinyl.

fkclub aka marc lapeyre did it again with the illuminati ep on astrolab. mixing modern synth and old school analog sounds to create a dirty, catchy and powerful track: illuminati. volta is new wav-ish with its dark synth bass and voice, like depeche mode on magic mushrooms. pilooskis remix of illuminati brings the track to a point of dissonance and trippy arp, where the man show us one more time what a flair he has for it.

-caught up- starts with a vocal break and showcases a great sampling work creating different climates all building around a killer funk groove, lots of trickery and naughty bass will make this one a memorable one when dropped at any club. -louis lane- is

limited 2015 repress, marbled pink 180gr vinyl , just 200 copies , thats it.
part four in the series sees mosaic return to its signature sound of the late 90 s : deep techno-tinged house. first up is uk house legend nail , who was in hiding in london and suffolk for a while , but is now back in his bunker in nottingham making music once again. his offering, -pharoah,- was created on boxing day 2013 especially for mosaic and contains all the hallmarks of classic nail productions of the 90s whilst maintaining a foot firmly in the present. if you like your house deep and sample heavy this cut is definitely worth checking out...on the flip we have two tracks from newcomer annie errez. annie is a resident dj at the mint club in leeds and has been developing her production skills over the last few years with appearances on holic trax , saints & sonnets as well as a very fine release on strobewax which she co-runs with fellow mint club resident bobby o donnell. if deep techno- house is your cup of tea then put the kettle on and listen to the sublime -bell curve- and the dubbed out bass monster that is auguste.- we are sure that you will agree that there is no doubt that she will be a producer to keep an eye on in the future

much like its three predecessors, the fourth format release is carved out of stripped beats, stained bass textures and a great deal of dark atmospherics that take the sound of techno back to its very foundations.

first up here is kenloto, a chunky bit of bass driven house with crisp perc. it builds to a nice tense peak with lots of loose, jumbled textures and will make for a fine bit of peak time listening. the other original is whack, which is another tough house cut with firm bass, old school new jersey snare patterns and rolling drums that are rich, warm and rubbery. miguel lobo s remix is a more spritely thing with lithe chords, colourful synths and and a pent up energy that just never stops giving. closing out the fantastic package is paul c & paulo martini who remix kenloto into a trippy affair with ghoulish voices, hard hitting drums and lots of dark wave energy that will carry you late into the night.

karinas inaugural theme takes us to a temperate world where dreamy synths undulate across a hypnotic sunset sky. the glint of an acid tinged bass line bobs playfully between clicks & claps. the perfect breezy summer dance groove.

marshall jefferson, ron hardy & frankie knuckles collaborating across 2 sides of a single 12inch need we say more? obviously that s a dream line-up right there & of course the results of such a meeting of minds is nothing short of outstanding! just listen to the record & you ll see! essential business... -ride the rhythm- came out on trax in 1986, making it one of the -first wave- house records to land & make a massive impression here in the uk & in europe. marshall jefferson s fingerprints are all over this bad boy, his massive piano riffs, non-stop bass-lines, the pounding drums, everything about this record is just huge! he had an incredible knack for making accessible, club tracks with cross over appeal that the underground heads clamored to get hold of at the same time. throw frankie & ronnie (literally) in the mix & you ve got solid, classic, all-time gold on your hands (& turntables!). fully re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released for 2015 in it s original format with the permission & participation of all rights holders with all original trax label artwork intact.

for their third release, jaunt> records returns to the guiding hand of its founders, blackhall & bookless. the label has made a well documented great start to life - and jr003 continues in a similarly enchanting vein. getting us underway on the differences ep is straightener. a techno bomb with lashings of low end bass frequencies, it saunters about with an uncompromising swagger thatll tear up the dancefloor.

automat and max loderbauer open proceedings on the new selekt label quite masterfully with an auspicious 4 track ep - verstärker / hall / kompressor / echo. how did this come about? automat, busy recording their second album, came across max loderbauer in the neighbouring studio. they got along swimmingly and started working together straight away. everything played live, no overdubs as automats bass player georg zeitblom confirms - first take, no shake. the studio was stripped down to basics. no computers though: a tape machine, guitar amplifier, analogue eqs, rehearsal space: re-rewind, the crowd say bo selekter!

office 04 circles in memories: the record is about johannes * iron curtis* palukas time at karl-marx-straße berlin where he used to live next door to label head baaz and graphic designer chris fladung. a1 track * magnet* is an ecstatic piece of house music holding all elements ics production is esteemed and loved for : heavy, unrelenting kicks, rolling bass lines, shimmering pads, topped with searing hot yet gamelan-like synts and an icing of slightly loose, detuned organ stabs predesting grand emotions on any dance floor. * what happened happened* surely marks up as another proof of curtis fearless takes on house music: distorted field recordings and blurred spoken words, a web of gossamer melodies and subtle clicks and cuts, all cohered by the louche bassline and the reshuffled groove in a true dilla-ish vein. adapting elements to their own agenda, clandestine groove explorers berg turn * what happened* into a true midnight roller: razor-sharp hihitas join forces with a steam-maschine like percussion, whipping relentlessly in-between kick drum and kick drum. berg cools off their take with prancing melody motifs and strung out pads of the original track, though never loosing focus of the * reductions* aim: keep the dancer dancing.

sie sind meister darinn, die erzählerische kurzweiligkeit eines songs mit der tiefenhypnotischen bassmassage elektronischer tanzmusik zu vertwisten.

san francisco producer charlie yin has made quite a name for himself turning bedroom beats into dance floor staples as giraffage. his beloved r&b remixes and vibe-laden solo tracks have won early praise from pitchfork, the fader, xlr8r and other tastemakers, all while he seals the deal live with lush, bass-driven performances at low end theory, boiler room and gigs around the globe. we are happy to have him join the fools gold fam. limited pressing on multi-color vinyl.

a.1: rampage is an explosive toolish techno tune, that submerges in a dark but atmosferic radiance with heavy pulsating drums and bass lines that engulfes into total deepness. a track frull of atitude. b.1 chase on the flippside is another straight forward thinking production, that overcomes with overdimensional chords and with an intelligent funky sequence that wraps you in again and again.

with his hugely supported pw vinyl release still ringing gloriously in our ears, robsoul boss phil weeks returns with a brace of releases on the mothership and an exclusive taster from his upcoming artists album due later this year. today we bring you the first of those eps, lead by the track from phils as yet untitled long-player. *a man needs a woman* is musical sunshine. stirring strings, warm bass and touching vocal riffs, all filtered to perfection by the frenchman. from the fresh open-air sounds of the title track to the rhythms of the club with *where did the night go*. this sweet sensation is a drum-laden weeks special. *i can make you dance* rounds out the ep. a snare driven, hypnotic and bubbling tool, for the discerning dj.

after the frenzy heat of miami, quantize keeps the fire coming with this release. neil pierce scorches the spring with a soulful groover that sizzles in lyrics & production. neil is on fire and on this release he teams with mike patos to re-introduce/re-produce a classic from mtume. seldom do you hear live bass (john turner) on dance records, and you will appreciate the authentic musical production in this. when you add in vanessa freemans effortless performance on this with vocals that demonstrate that she is the perfect vocalist to re-sing a classic, you are ready she sings of desire and of love with soulful class and delivery.

2016 repress , this is right up the alley of those who digged theo parrishs dance of the drunken drums: a hipnotic piano chord pattern sets the tone, while jerry the cat provides smoking live percussion and a walkin jazz bass bops effortlessly. the flipside dives even deeper into jazz territory with a jazz trumpet improvising over quirky percussion sounds.

herman primes debut 12inch, maajo is a beautiful ode to spring and new birth. maajo pays homage to nigerian music, with its borrowed vocals from juju styles king sunny ade. the track has a house foundation, which shows in its fat kick drums and sub bass groove, while the hypnotic rhodes melody harkens to early minimal electronic pioneers such as manuel göttsching.

the globally trendsetting house and techno family that is visionquest now turns to a new pairing of sonny fodera & gene farris for their debut ep on the label. entitled ‘we work it’, the two-track affair comes with a remix by visionquest man lee curtiss. australian sonny fodera has been at the sharp end of the dance music scene for years now, clocking up huge hits both solo and with green velvet aka cajmere, releasing albums such as afterparties & aeroplanes and appearing on cajual, defected, suara and many more top labels. gene farris, of course, is a chicago house legend who has been active since the nineties, runs his own farris wheel label and has released close to one hundred definitive eps on relief, soma and many others. up first, ‘we work it’ is a lithe ritual of house funk with bent synths and slick mid tempo drums. a spoken word vocal snippet muses on the intake of various substances and the drums roll on infectiously below. it’s sure to be a standout anthem in the months to come given that vocal line and the spiritualness of the keys all around only adds to the effect. the first remix comes from lee curtiss. this one is a much quicker and more peak time bit of tech house with textured, dynamic bass and plenty of drum fills. it’s an involved, more cosmic and tense take on the original, that will build great pressure on the dance floor. all in all this is another on point package from visionquest that will get played far and wide

nebraska is someone who’s tracks we’ve been loving for a good few years now and finally managed to pin him down for a release here on delusions of grandeur. the uk producer is something of an enigma, and despite some amazing releases on rush hour still remains resolutely underground and seems to keep his releases to a minimum, focusing on keeping the quality high rather than flooding the market with average material. once again, he brings the real deal with three drum-heavy warehouse jams to nice-up the dancefloor. aw-right (mute version) sets the tone with a raw house groove that keeps things stripped to the bare minimum. a bouncing bassline and rattling percussion break help to define the track but it’s the dusty, dubby approach to the mix which really makes the track shine. next up we have warp and weft, a similar sounding track but by dropping the bpm’s nebraska has created a sublime low-slung, bumpy groove to really move to. flipping over we’re treated to the brilliant eighty eights which will have you nodding your head like the churchill’s dog before you can say ‘looped up piano and bass one bar groove repeated for over eight and a half minutes shouldn’t work should it?’

messalina keeps up the pressure with another fantastic assortment of balearic gems including a heavy steel drum version of the classic *papa was a rolling stone*, plus *peace & war*, a throbbing afro disco groover with phat bass, funky synths, killer piano hook and a great positive message. its over to brazil on the flip with the brilliant *katarina*, a slo-mo chugger full of rio flavour edited to perfection by balearic maestro andy kidd with the promo already receiving a lot of attention in ibiza. lastly we have *crioula*, lucci capris floor friendly version of a lost jose roberto samba funk classic. top quality all the way.

sze the new sister label from secretsundaze steps up with the second release in the shape of a killer ep from sheffield s lo shea (hope works / seaghdha). lo shea runs the excellent hope works venue in sheffield where he has invited everyone from robert hood to ben ufo to play. he has also released a string of great eps on his own imprint seaghdha. summa part 1 is pure unadulterated peak time party vibes. warm rhodes keys and a straight forward groove are juxtaposed by a huge bass line with...

scuba s musical biography has been a story of constant change. over the past eleven years, his music has zigzagged through bass, techno and house, at times dark and contemplative, at others bright and anthemic. a look at his discography bears out this creative restlessness: from the shadowy rhythms of a mutual antipathy and triangulation, through the soaring melodies of personality and the cardinal -adrenalin- ep. claustrophobia is more than just the next phase in this development—it s a culmination of everything that s come so far. as its name implies, the record is tense and inward-looking, but it s also rich and dynamic, nimbly moving through a panorama of moods and styles. rhythms expand and contract from one song to the next, textural passages give way to shimmering strands of melody, found sounds and field recordings breathe life into ambient sketches. the album is modern and understated throughout, but also touched with something unrestrained: the exhilarating energy of classic rave.