*hinterhofjargon*, das debüt von celo & abdi, machte 2012 unmissverständlich klar: geht es um guten deutschen straßenrap mit viel wortwitz und exquisiten beats, dann gibt es kein vorbeikommen an den beiden frankfurtern. mit dem im frühjahr 2014 erscheinenden nachfolger haben celo & abdi noch einen draufgesetzt. das album hört auf den namen *akupunktur* - denn jeder track, jeder verse, jede line, jedes wort, ja, jede silbe ist wie der stich mit einer spitzen nadel, die eine reaktion beim hörer hervorruft. celo & abdis eigene sprache, ihr eigener humor und ihr geschmack für erstklassige beats machen -akupunktur- zu einem mehr als würdigen nachfolger. *akupunktur* erzählt direkt aus dem leben der beiden. celo & abdi nehmen den hörer mit in die sozialen brennpunkte, sie lassen einem am nachtleben auf den straßen frankfurts teilhaben - dabei rappen die beiden so bildlich und präzise, dass jeder der songs einem kleinen film gleicht. der sound des albums erinnert an das -mietwagentape-, jenem mixtape also, mit dem celo & abdi straßenrap aus ffm wieder auf die karte zurückbrachten. die beats kommen von haus- und hofproduzent m3, der wieder einmal ganze arbeit geleistet und sich selbst übertroffen hat. weitere produktionen haben die bounce brothas, abaz, bazzazian, reaf und farhot beigesteuert. die limitierte dopple-vinyl-edition erscheint jetzt im klappcover mit poster und cd.

bok & trago are back with another 12- of deeply textured, hypnotic house music. this time taking a melodic approach on the a-side main mix of -need this-, the london-amsterdam duo borrow and flips motifs from a classic. -need this (radio mix)- is a piece of slow-burning deep-tech, helicopter blade arps hovering over epic fm bassline and churning percussive guts. a well-deserved melodic reveal at 4 minutes gives way to plenty of weightless beats to keep djs busy on the loop button - blending perfection ensured. on the flip, the 12- mix strips out the melodies and turns up the percussive heat. the results are a sweltering dub strictly for the dancers

dale howard is back for his follow up release on material. nasty jacking beats from the uk don and this time with a belter remix from onno.

gynoid audio continues her reprise with the 4th in the series. 4originals by 4 of the labels stalwarts delivering tough and deep 4 to thefloor beats. think heavy warehouse vibes and a sure fire tipp. four!

hot on the heels of his enormous collaboration with richy ahmed in the hot creations camp, our own kevin knapp returns with some extra infectious house beats to off and proves once again his versatility and flow both as a singer and behind the productions studio wheels

yawn zen is la-based hip-hop producer ringgo anchetas debut album for stones throw. mndsgns psychedelic beats have already won him fans such as danny brown, who snapped him up to produce a track the lead track for his classic drug referencesrelease and bbc radio 1s benji b. dazed & confused described him as *one of the west coasts finest beat-smiths… each track is a patchwork of lush electronic samples blended together to create warm, sun-drenched little charmers.* on yawn zen, his debut for stones throw, mndsgn has carved himself an unusually calm-sounding place in the los angeles beat scene. the influence of labelmates madlib and j dilla on this on this collection of laid-back beats is never far off, but yawn zen has a psychedelic, jazzy flavour that equally recalls the likes of flying lotus, gonjasufi and samiyam. the vinyl lp includes a download code.

vasista, the first track of leskin’s ep is a pure analog techno weapon. it’s a vigorous rhythm makes of this track a proper dancefloor killer. its major asset is probably the break’s trick that offer leskin and which leaves no one indifferent at first listen. with monkey track ii , leskin if taking us on a dreamlike deep journey. half fanciful, half raw, the result of this combination is a captivating track! on the b side, the last track of the ep is a remix by “ el pingon “ (no one but greg beato himself). el pingon has captivated the essence of the original track and brings a hint of jungle and sprinkle drum&bass. the signature mysterious broken beats and blurry sound effects close this track with sublime class

repress! drumma records 010, unknown source by julian perez with remixes by mark ambrose. julians track, unknown source, reveals his unique musical vision and perfectly expresses that modern club sound that inspires us at drumma. the remixes by mark ambrose are solid club grooves that won’t leave anyone standing still. a very complete pack to celebrate drummas arrival in the double digits of vinyl releases!

zen-zin. will nicht der naechstbeste kuenstler sein, der sich auf einen stil festlegen lässt, sondern den moment und das gefühl der beats einfangen. das ergebnis ist ein starkes album mit zeitloser musik. the butterfly effect. deutsche beats. sudanesischer flow. universeller sound.

maddisco is back with a cracking 7 inch release, first up we have a sweet little jazz funk tune, dreamy vocals, gorgeous chords and a solid bass line make for one hell of a heavenly tune, 7 inches of pure delight. next up is a slow slamming jazz funk instrumental, dope beats, heavy heavy bass line, trumpet stabs and solos to die for, a truly sultry music affair of the highest order

extremely limited run of don pascals cali experiment ep, only 300 to be pressed! each 12inch will include a download code. as a salsa lover and aficionado, don pascal wants his new material to fill the space between house & broken beat rhythms and salsa music, with a focus on bringing authentic salsa piano to the forefront, it was quantic who hooked him up with some of the musicians to fulfil his ideas, resulting in these two new tracks, tributo and tumbao. this release is sure to be popular with fans of quantic, the souljazz orchestra, buena vista social club and sofrito.

for speicher 80, miami-based dj/producer danny daze presents two powerful cuts where heady playfulness and dreamy ambience meet the raw energy of muscular basslines and bouncing beats

tekseven records. hailing from belfast n.ireland. the opening track orbit by tekseven is a trip into an off beat world of heavily laden beats, baselines, synths and sci-fi, evolving vocal lines seemingly sampled with precision from an old 50s t.v set somehow reminiscent of robert hood. the remix from uk artist binny continues along the sci-fi theme with a beautifully crafted ambient intro which turns into a thumping good retro feeling techno track! on the b-side teksevens atlas introduces us to some straight up no holds barred high quality light and shade techno that will loosen any dance floors rivets.last but not least is an excellent remix by mattias fridell verging more on the dub side of things with the deepest spacious bass that is a hallmark of his fine techno creations . all in all, a great first release from a brand new vinyl label. expect great things in the future.

hot city orchestra is a reformation of a band, which was originally formed in 1998. at the age of 17, arno völker (einzelkind) and simon birkenfeld became friends and started making drum and bass music together. they toured all over germany with their record label and had residencies at robert johnson in offenbach and tanzhaus west in frankfurt. after gaining years of experience within the breakbeat scene, arno went on to become einzelkind with releases on playhouse, cocoon, white and his own imprints la peña, jax and pressure traxx as well as worldwide dj gigs. simon was still focusing on his breakbeat career for another year, making an album with a uk drum and bass legend, but it was never released. he stopped making music and started focusing on his career in pr and marketing, where he mostly worked on music and art projects. during this time, the long-time friends arno and simon came up with the idea to launch the blog-network-project www.disco-very. net now, 16 years later, after making first beats together, the boys are back! a tiny bit older, much wiser, more handsome and around 50 bpm slower.

detroit young gun rawaat finally steps up with his debut vinyl release for lobster theremin. having carefully honed an inimitable sound that caresses the left-facing corners of house, techno, ambient and beats, this marks the start of what promises to be a very special year for the mid west talent. rawaats own diy tape imprint, crisis urbana, simultaneously provided the breeding ground and outlet for ideas and a collective mentallity that is beginning to define a new wave of detroit producers, and listening to their discography it is immediately clear where those tape-saturated, cut-and-paste jams found their roots.

if you are into the type of techno-infused house beats that drive dancefloors crazy, theres very little chance that you havent yet heard of jay lumen, one of the most prolific tech-house producers in today s scene.

die -freak ep- ist nicht nur das ergebnis der letzten monate in berlin, es markiert auch den wechsel nach ibiza, wo ellen die warme jahreszeit nutzt, um unter anderem im dc 10 ihren positiven vibe zu versprühen. -butterfly- macht den anfang und setzt nicht nur anmutige 808-nadelstiche, mit der verträumten melodie im hintergrund entsteht eine sehnsüchtige aura, die ellens warme seite offenbart. gerade das bass-grollen betont auf imposante weise die physische verve ihrer musik – kurz: pure liebe. -come to me- ist begierde und leidenschaft in siebeneinhalb minuten. zusätzlich zum deepen grundgerüst drängen sich groovy beats, die eine hypnotische beschwörungsformel freisetzen. willenlose dancefloor-magie, die mit dem eindringlichen rave-signal, schwebenden roland-synths und sh101-raveline die zeit zurückspult. mit dem titeltrack -freak the night away- ist ellen einmal mehr eine hymne gelungen, die sowohl die devise jeder großartigen nacht als auch die atmosphäre ihrer energetischen dj-sets verkörpert. auch hier hören wir erneut ellens stimme – verrückt, verspielt, kreativ. immer nach dem motto: einfach go! mit scheppernden claps und einem warmen bass wird das tanzen nicht nur zum zwang, der track geht mit seinen 303-acid-andeutungen sowie roland piano-sounds eindeutig unter die haut und öffnet die pforten in eine andere dimension.

khaan started his dj career in 2005. since then, developed through his passion for electronic music, he has been setting high standards on the turntables. in 2007 he decided to start producing his own tracks, much to the joy of his ever growing fan-base. by now his electronic beats can be heard in various releases - *journey to africa* with the label tanzbar musik (including miss jools remix) or *control me* on the *venice ep* from blackrose records, if only to mention a few. further releases with prestigious labels like off, blufin or natural rhythm have proved themselves topsellers. this time khaan got together with alex gori from italy, delivering 2 good tracks for this ep, with a huge amount rhythm, feeling, and groove. for the remix we have no other than sis and zohki & roozlee from viva music, big love to you guys, think you gonna listen.

varying from the intelligent techno house sounds of ‘auburn, over the raw techno beats and chords of ‘off white, to the hypnotic bells and atmospheres of ‘lilly.

following 2013s sparse, beautiful another, a busy sxsw, and a vinyl reissue of their first two albums, test & recognise represents the next chapter for seekae. bitter, belligerent and confessional, this track is punctuated by up tempo 90s industrial beats generated by a vintage drum machine emulator. it will be released in conjunction with the announce of their third album the worry, and pressed on a limited 12inch with remixes from sydneys cassius select, plus label mates flume and howls. the vinyl ep includes a download code.

tommy four seven is back on clr with another challenging release, titled ox. featuring two original versions and a remix by oscar mulero, one of spain s most tireless and trendsetting techno ambassadors.as usual, tommy uses his profound skills as a sound designer and his do-it-yourself approach to sound in general to shape unique textures and haunting beats, which make his productions easily recognizable and compelling

for their second release, sound of vast enroll revered italian producer niro who, delivers some of his finest work to date. remix by japanese superb producer gonno (beats in space / international feel). amsterdam/london based label the sound of vast was founded in 2014 by japanese djs knock and red pig flower.

f.i.c is an initiative by darker than wax (singapore) and cascade records (france), independent labels from different continents have come together to present a very special and heartfelt project. this lp marks a milestone, besides being an exclusive collaboration between the labels, it also features a conglomerate of many different artistes from all over the world.

after overwhelming feedback from the lovingly crafted poolside miami, poolside ibiza follows suit with another selection of sun-kissed beats & chilled out grooves. soundtracking hazy summer days by the poolside, our next destination: ibiza features 4 full-length tracks including d.s.fs beautiful remix of chordashians skyscraper souls, kolombos deliciously deep rework of nikitins this my shit, bluford ducks killer night away & cyclist & maikos stunning summer anthem sunrise.

pressing on transparent, orange colored 10 inch vinyl.

johannes albert, the man behind frank music and active dj producer, always moves the crowed with his raw deep beats. after a long time of back and forth with jackoff boss elie eidelman, the moment finally came together to create the suburban dreams ep. johannes produced two timeless trax and new secret duo berg joined with a new interoperation mix.

released in 1988, tougher than leather was the culmination of the rap/rock road that run-dmc travelled in since their earlier albums king of rock movlp675 and raising hell movlp633. its superb production, booming 808 beats combined with guitar samples, catchy choruses and smart rhymes made tougher than leather undoubtedly the best hip hop record that came out in 1988. great tracks include *mary, mary*, *runs house* and *i m not going out like that*. its equal appeal to hip hop as well as rock fans made the album a million seller, and underlined run-dmcs stature as living hip hop legends all over the world.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

trinity is ein projekt der beiden rapper sadat x (brand nubian) und ag (ditc / showbiz & ag) mit dem fat beats gr?nder dj jab, der hier zum gr¸ssten teil neben keinem geringeren als j dilla die produktionen ?bernimmt. als g§ste konnten sie rapper wie ill bill, immortal technique, grand puba, slug (atmosphere), everlast (house of pain / la coka nostra), roc marciano und viele andere gewinnen.

anopolis are a collective of four thessaloniki based producers coming together for their first release on lower parts. more specifically they are based in the ano poli area of the city, hence the name. from warm analog pads to screaming acid lines combined with raw beats, anopolis provides a 90s mix tape vibe with a wide mixture of styles and sounds. included is a storming remix from elec pt.1 aka andreas gehm, the minister, manager 111.

das londoner quartett, bestehend aus thomas sanders (vocals, guitar), hiro amamiya (drums), jonny sanders (synths) und pete cattermoul (bass), veröffentlicht mit -breakfast- sein debütalbum via moshi moshi / pias cooperative. auf -breakfast- treffen minimalistische synthie-töne auf sanfte beats und verspielte melodien. in verbindung mit den märchenhaften und träumerischen texten von sänger thomas entsteht so der perfekte teleman-sound, der die band bei den fans so beliebt macht.

purveyors of fine underground music, joe s bakery, present undiscovered balearic beats, cosmic curveballs and obscure oddities from around the world. the first two releases feature edits by a mysterious collective of music enthusiasts and record diggers by the name of diavol. music to be played by the pool or under the discoball

harry agius has been making waves as midland since 2010, releasing a series of increasingly impressive 12”s as a solo artist but also collaborating with the likes of ramadanman (pearson sound), breach and pariah on labels such as aus music, naked naked, works the long nights and his own graded imprint. he is also a prolific remixer who has lent his talents to artists such as lone, guy gerber, julio bashmore, dusky and more. we can proudly say he came to many people’s attention via his first phonica 12” ‘play the game’ back in 2010 and he has remained a friend and regular at the shop ever since. midland’s well deserved rise has been a delight to watch from the sidelines and we’re glad to welcome harry back to phonica with the fantastic ‘before we leave’. it starts slowly but surely as reverb soaked percussion comes to the fore, cushioned by the truly beautiful string melody, which we’re sure will be stuck in many a head this year! this could well be midland’s most deftly handled arrangement yet. running back’s gerd janson wisely decides to stick to the original track’s feel, letting the strings weave their magic, yet also brings the bassline and drums to the forefront. delicately but expertly done. midland rounds out the 12” with his barebones drums and percussion-only ‘bonus beats’ version, perfect dj tool material. we wish more records had these!

scherbe is back on uncanny valley with his second full length ep. after his recent contribution to the uv20-compilation and a record on fourth wave he returns with the aptly titled >late nite safari< and shows off again his knack for rumbling beats and fuzzy synths

limited 2014 repress
played by: dubfire, sven väth, anja schneider, karotte, gregor tresher, carl cox, dave seaman, super flu!!
andré winter delivers his second exclusive ideal audio release – dogma. it is dark, it is hypnotic, it is what we call modern techno music. on the a-side you can find the original, which amazes with the number of sequences, which mr. winter twists and turns.beats and rhythms clash one after the other creating a mysterious and threatening, yet curious atmosphere. just close your eyes and enjoy the mood ride. the b-side offers pan-pots treatment of the track. the remix is massive, somewhat housier and brings exciting sound effects to the surface. great work

• vinyl reissue of impossibly rare hospital productions cassette tape
• comes in a brand new die-cut house jacket with title specific inner sleeve
• big support from the usual avian fans...
originally released on hospital productions as a limited cassette edition of 42 copies, avian is now proud to announce a vinyl reissue of dual actions auto body. behind dual action stands mathew folden from k.p., who presented his first solo cassette release for dominick fernows label in 2012. dual action combines the eerie atmospheric sound collage of crowded chinatown streets with the deafening silence of a new apartment and the hard industrial beats of subways and freeways. a dynamic, physical autonomism. body complete

listening to the sound of konfetti klub ensemble creates associations of those sparkling drops that run down the side of an ice cold drink on hot summer days. it’s a very refreshing and delicious listening experience, it’s both stimulating and soothing. if you think the formula brass players + club groove is somewhat worn-out, you will be pleasantly surprised. pomelo comes with bouncy offbeat rhythms, and when the trombone hits in there’s clearly an air of balkan sound. however, around the middle of the track it turns into a joyful freestyle session. mollono.bass puts a bit more emphasis on beats, bass and pressure in his version, in other words: even a bit more emphasis on the dance floor. rotwein und sommerverbot gives a groovy hint why konfetti klub ensemble describe their sound as live brass house – it’s extremely jazzy and casual, a live session rather than a programmed arrangement. even more so schwankel, as it vibrates effortlessly between intricate musical deepness and sheer to-the-floor euphoria. last but not least there is a track exclusively for the digital release: stranddub – beach dub. let’s put it like that: there’s a damn good party happing at this beach.

a true classic from tone loc, originally released in 1989.

this is for those with hard heads, black lungs, and scarred hearts. it is for the dreamers who construct darts on loose-leaf and those revolting against corporate life and casual fridays. it is castles return of the gasface, released on mello music group, remixed by has-lo with a new track and revamped verses. the new record tilts at a different angle, but the beats still bludgeon without sacrificing soul. the raps are rugged yet introspective. the north carolina natives voice is grizzled and shot through with the fatigue that comes from late nights, cigarettes and coffee. has-los beats coax a deeper melancholy out of castles hymns.

*the island of dr electrico* is a varied musical landscape, at times lush and tropical, at other times an impenetrable swamp teeming with all manner of surprises. migrating seabirds have long flown thousands of extra miles avoid dr electricos blighted isle, leaving him alone to experiment with dark beats, primitive synthesizers and the raw emotion of kidnapped souls. the resulting sounds are a rich palette of classic cinema, from lonesome spaghetti to surf-rock, from psychedelia to spine-bending space disco, overlaid with the voices of our protagonists the tiger and the mysterious lady. from their unlikely beginnings in the suburban wilds of melbourne australia, the bombay royale have taken their unique sound to audiences throughout europe, uk and the usa, where their performances have been met with astonishment and critical acclaim.
the vinyl lp comes in gatefold sleeve, mp3 download code included.

shawn hat egoprobleme. nicht, dass alle andere rapper keine hätten, aber shawn plagt sich mit wirklichen problemen herum, wie unzivilisierten alter-egos, gefährlichen doppelgängern und alternativen persönlichkeiten. produziert wurden die sechs tracks der ep zur hälfte von den dusty crates-kollegen melik und simp und zur anderen hälfte von shawn selbst. *egoprobleme* ist die weiterentwicklung eines jungen rappers, der bereits auf seiner debüt-ep mit storytelling auf wiener future-beats für aufsehen sorgte. mit *egoprobleme* etabliert shawn sich nun stück für stück als gereifter allround-mc zwischen geschichten erzählen und ellenbogen ausfahren.

304 is d tiberios ode to his mothers home. the address is both personal and anonymous, providing an entry point into the bleak emotional spectrum of daily existence and its anomalies. partial to concepts of imperfection, many tracks include lo-fi audio clips sampled from youtube, television and other non-musical sounds that may normally go unnoticed in our surroundings. the textures are burnt and the rhythms disrupted, yet each track is constructed to achieve an unconventional harmony. *raver 5* has caught the attention of both critics and fans for its mature, multi- genre production. *let her* and *gone*, featuring natasha agrama, pair sultry female vocals with heavy, atmospheric beats.
the double vinyl includes a download code.

purveyors of fine underground music, joes bakery, present undiscovered balearic beats, cosmic curveballs and obscure oddities from around the world. the first two releases feature edits by a mysterious collective of music enthusiasts and record diggers by the name of diavol. music to be played by the pool or under the discoball.
played by: balearic gabba sound system, joes bakery, matt long (fina records/mono_cult), guillaume des bois (macadam mambo), curt j, faze action, coyote is it balearic?, sacha mambo (macadam mambo)

013 materializes as a long player titled spectrum prints on machining dreams by myself. a single 12 inch with seven compositions, 3 ambient and 4 proper tunes that dig deep into ones psyche with emotive sounds and highly rhythmic syncopation. recorded with mostly analog gear, so the warmth is present as the sound pallette is completely full of life. in this project i try to cover a full spectrum of waveforms that are printed on vinyl, hence the name spectrum prints.

hamburgs oliver huntemann mit seinem ersten release auf seinem neuen label senso, das er unter dem hamburger superstition-dach betreibt (poker flat, dessous, in my room, mirau, u.a.). sexy-metallischer funk (-blitz-) plus ein 9-minütiges epos aus muskulären beats auf der flipside (-donner-). die party kann starten!

die roh are the legendary dj octopus (enlightened wax/hypercolour) and the mighty sagat (boss of noho records). for the fourth release of muscle records they have hosted in the brenta studios a southern talented musician known as okee ru (enetrbt/ deependence). the fruit of their occasional encounters are 3 craggy dancefloor cuts of disco infected technoid shuffled 808 beats and quirky samples, together they have blended old-school uncouthness with modern lechery. their dissolute country fellow lucretio (restoration/machines state) has delivered a methane-fuelled remix of -non è la rai-, adding illicit 90s happiness to the original beats. a remix that could easily cross-refer to his hard-to-find tunes on warm sounds.

space hardware is a bristol based imprint aiming to outlet left-of-centre slices of celestial electronic music. the next release comes courtesy of the essen based space cadet glenn astro who follows up a slew of eps on big bait records, odd socks and copenhagen s tartelet. the whole ep is brilliant, and as powerplay we choose the last track on the ep, clara parker s -uncertainty- remixes by astro hismelf. piano driven song, with broken beats, on the uk garage type.

limited edition of 500 numbered copies.
lord paramour is the unusual meeting between two of rennes city music activists, both of which are world sounds lovers. the overall result is a sexy masala mix of beats and ambience. an elegance of free style music, producing a euphoric piece of work. the psychedelic original soundtrack of a spicy and risky life, the fame of lord paramour.

here we probably have the flagship of modern day techno music. the planet rhythm label was founded by glenn wilson and has been one of the leading icons in harder, underground club techno. stigmata member andre walter teams up with chris hope for a juicy collab. resulting in their trademark pounding beats and destructive bass-heavy productions this one is bound bound to be caned by all the usual players!

embi music presents the next limited vinyl. with the new embi artist vorosh from russia, we do not shoot with live ammunition but with really good music. warm beats with a mixture of dub and deep tech the artist anton voroshilov is developing his entire musical strength