africa is not a country. we in the west often refer to african music but what is that exactly? it could be myriad, almost unimaginably different forms of music that bear little relation to each other, as after all africa is a vast continent that is larger than the united states, australia and the whole of europe combined. these four tracks showcase some of those different forms of music from across the continent. there is some cosmic synth drenched proto-house, an afro-beat call to arms, a hypnotic juju workout and a rough and ready, relentless lo fi west african banger. all proceeds will go to human rights justice group, nigeria.

fresh from his recent outing as hesperius draco, alessandro parisi is casting off for his debut on charlois. the italian is setting out his stall with a five tracker. honeyed bars are cut by sharp percussion as the brooding -meduna waves- opens. space soaked synthlines coil around a pulsing drum for the slow burning -cosmica 1999.- the flip sees a wave edge enter. cascading chords and a bolstered beats form the pain streaked beauty of -fear and money never had.- -exhibition of love- is brimming with meaty snares biting into thick strings combined in a power filled piece. parisi illustrates his enviable talent throughout, a talent that comes to the fore with the arpeggiated intensity of -virtualand.-

lost trax embody the idea of underground techno. the shadowy group, members unknown, began their music careers over 20 years ago. output may be low, but quality is high, the style being no compromise techno brilliance. and thats whats on show here. kick drums and squirming acid bars are at the core of faith, a track where soaring strings shift and reshape. the chiselled claps and barbed bass of flatliner follows, taking its cue from the heyday of detroit. a watery world of analogue abstraction greets the listener on the flip, lost being an atmospheric journey into to the squelching swamps of the tb303. sniping beats introduce the lush tones of renderer. blurring the lines of electro and techno the track is an elegant end to an ep of deep and dense layers.

undersound recordings is back with its second release, this time with an ep from berlin based producer etienne. all tracks are characterized by an analogue, simplistic, yet intriguing touch of the artist. dez is a straight 4/4 hypnotic groove, with an articulated bass line taking centre stage shortly after the beginning of the track. dez remix is a seminal track composed by tc80, warm sounds from the start, experimental yet dynamic percussions, perfectly complementing the original track r3mote is the most uplifting track of the release, floor killer, characterised by broken beats and a playful ever evolving melody sensed is deep, electro-infused, introspective. the track is a crescendo of trippy sounds, a vortex marked by retro elements, hypnotic but ever engaging.

124 recordings are back with their tenth release entitled double figures ep featuring tracks by sebb junior, knight cats, reece johnson, ramon poslera and chris fry.

the rattler proxy present the prelude to their upcoming album, three new tracks produced by thomas bullock. *follow* is a ten-minute acid storm brewing with distorted vocals and jangling art rock guitar - it was previewed by tim sweeney on his beats in space radio show and voted one of the best tracks of 2015. *ex cop* is an edgy three minute punk stomper with sharp guitars and an incessant driving beat. *mother goose*, like *follow*, showcases more of the bands techno influences with thundering drums and twangy synths emanating from the deep.

400, 12inch 180g, hand stamped, individually numbered records, single press only.

jus groove it is a new label launched by rhythm&soul where he will release his own productions and collaborations with other house chefs and friends. a record label focused on new grooves, tight beats, hypnotic sounds and modern house music. first release comes by himself, two tracks, one per side. both combining west coast house flavors with modern and organic house grooves. west feel and beyond the basics are both made to shake your body and warm your floor! music made for djs and groove lovers

bodyjack returns to his bodytrax label with another 3 outstanding bodytrax. is he always like this? is an infectious groove-based techno workout which has been tried and tested by a select few djs over the last few months. kamala’s revenge is a hypnotic tribal roller with darkside vocals, off-kilter rhythms and & tripped out fx. one for the heads down crew. last but not least, the uptempo house jacker disrespect combines a killer bassline and bodyjack’s now signature razor sharp beats ’n’ stabs to round off the ep. oh, and there are 4 locked grooves on the 12- release for the heads. don’t sleep on this one!

an atlantic crossover brings together detroits stingray313 and glasgows galaxian for a very special 12. more collaboration than split, the ep sees each artist fly solo as well as combining their admirable analogue abilities. pressures are high from the outset, galaxian twists and teases patterns in the reverbing reverence of storm coming. bpms surge as the two merge for the cold nu-1000. lilting notes ghost between rasping rhythms. and it is around such racing drums that warmth flows, as in the meandering softness of graphene. beats dont abate as stingray takes the helm for the blistering bass of dopant

nice price deal !!! tom and his computer is the newest alias for copenhagen favourite thomas bertelsen. he started out as a teenager by looping and creating beats on his 4 track tape-recorder. since then the very talented producer and dj has been around the block. he produced two albums (with lulu rouge) and a number of songs, edits and remixes. he has also been djing alongside trentemøller every now and then since the early days and most recently tom and his computer performed live on the opening slot of trentemøller’s latest live tour and lately at sonar copenhagen 2015.

next up on hungarian hot wax we have jakobin & peletronic bringing the austrian heat! 3 tracks of sublime quality featuring 909 driven beats merged with acidic bass lines, deep warm pads & stabs topped with soulful vocal licks. brining extra fire is oli furness with his natty weave remix of ‘don’t stop’. super spicy ep!

maximized horny beats from the copenhagen underground posse! the 2nd ‘liderlige rytmer’ compilation featuring a fresh batch of local house heroes. a throbbing, thrilling v/a containing five originals ranging chugging bass beaters, oldschool 909 bangers to beautiful, dreamy groovers. on this 12” you’ll be introduced to: terry tester, drøm aka. frits carøe, b from e, anders dahl plus label owners daniel savi and daniel bruhn j. (aka. dee brown) as system d.

vayvay records, coming out of the southern german city of nürnberg, presents its debut record featuring romanian duo dubsons. weaving together minimalistic house beats and dreamy pads the pair have once again brought a quality and sought after release to the table. this release is strictly vinyl only with no repress! with early support from petre inspirescu arpiar we proudly introduce to you the carpathian routes ep.

for the first vinyl release on sound & object we are thrilled to have chicago resident area bring us the ep forbidden plateau. in forbidden plateau area is able to create a mood of equal parts confident swagger and tentative emotion. rich pads, loping piano melodies and robust rhythms swirl and mix to land somewhere between house and techno. the 3 original tracks - and a remix from mikaere - create an ep that is full of space, details, bright edges and dark corners all framed by lively beats.

nach zwei alben auf dem britischen label planet mu (heimat von künstlern wie mu-ziq und venetian snares) schließen sich solar bears nun sunday best an. als große fans von david lynch wurden sie auf das label aufmerksam. “advancement” hat alles, was etwa boards of canada-fans glücklich machen sollte. psychedelische soundscapes gekoppelt an modernste elektronik, flirrende ambient-passagen genauso wie knackige beats als kontra-punkt. wurde schon der vorgänger “supermigration” mit reichlich lob bedacht, führt “advancement” das konzept nun weiter. die beiden musiker david kowalski und rian trench aus dublin haben sich abermals mit dem amerikanischen film-regisseur micheal robinson zusammengetan, der das werk mit einer serie von video-clips im netz begleitet. so finden die sowieso soundtrack-geeigneten stücke eine großartige visuelle entsprechung.
die vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

not all dance-floors are created equal. some of them challenge the status-quo and require a certain kind of music. introducing the model s brand new warehouse traxx pt.5 record - high-precision slamming beats. crossing genres, with a great chance to become a modern classic.

some more homegrown beats from elvis cassetta on morris audio! after his huge tune humney (morris audio 94), mr. cassetta is ready with another fine ep called longstreet claps. the title track is a deep and upbuilding house tune with cool vocals and a sexy bassline and shows elvis more subtle side of house. more of that please! the remix courtesy of up and coming london/leeds duo jammhot (madtech, roots of bloom, morris audio) taking a more stripped down approach, but as sexy as the original version. the b-side offers two straight club cuts, elvis cassetta style! and yes, elvis is his real name! enjoy!

the fifth release on voitax takes you on a journey into a field of distorted beats, rhythmic noise sounds and industrial and ambient influenced elements. fasten the belt.

after jumpsteady’s tour de force feature on tom dice’s falling off (previously available on don t bite records), he returns with a lyrical workout. an extended metaphor on slippery reptilian foes, he pulls no punches in this characteristic onslaught, consistent since his debut feature on crack the mike by dynametrix in 1994. if you like raw beats and raw rhymes, this one is for you. there will only be 150 of these available for sale, so get one quick - the perfect antidote to deadly snakebites.

technosoul .03 comes from blazej malinowski, who has previously released on swedish phorma and canadian silent season amongst others. “mika” and “open closed open” might serve as blazej s sound signature – deeply rooted, hypnotic techno with a trance edge, which works both on the dancefloor and in comfort of one s home. remix number one comes from the legendary british dj and producer steve bicknell, whose take on “mika” is raw and very dense at once – it serves as the most brutal piece of music on the release. remix number two comes from “the mad ukrainian” stanislav tolkachev, whose vision strikes as a real surprise. instead of his usual beats stampede, he has provided the record with a beautiful, ethereal offbeat techno: this won t probably work as a peak time monster, but with a proper audience, it will have a mesmerizing effect!

italian rudeboy ivan iacobucci brings his brand of lowdown funk-influenced tech house to apollonia with this sterling three-tracker. over two decades of hard work and dedication to his craft has culminated in ivan’s untainted reputation and widespread respect within the underground from true heads like zip and, of course, the apollonia boys. his love of jazz in evident throughout this ep which is full of subtlety and depth, pulsating b-lines and smooth chords are interlaced with razor-sharp percussion and delicate keys. the first track ‘old in on’ has a laid back, though driving, groove, pushing forward with a hefty bassline that is perfectly counterbalanced by the light twinkling keys and barely-there pads. ‘scris frumos’ encapsulates more of an ominous, tribal feeling with intricate effects trickling through every pore of its deep, dark exterior. its atmospherics keep you intrigued, voices echo in the background and a few moments of softened chimes really intensify the already mysterious vibe. ‘mini ass’ channels more of that electro-funk that forms the foundation of ivan’s love for music, haywire radio pulses prance around stuttered beats, giving it a slightly cosmic feel, while pipes add a more organic nuance to the track. absolutely masterful work from ivan, and another inspired addition to the apollonia catalogue.

waxxclusive (only available on good ol 12 inch vinyls). agnès is coming back with its 1st twelve inch since a very long time, 2 years indeed. on accent grave ep youll find a unique blend and agnès trademarked signature of raw house music. music done with ears rather than with a mice. pure mpc build beats, made in western switzerland. accent grave disques is agnès new home and own label exclusively hosting the boys music. do not expect a plaiade of release every months, hell rahter do 2-3 quality releases a year period.

continuing to refine the special marriage of smooth grooves and fat beats that has so quickly come to define them, dewalta & shannon have delivered eight distinct peeks into an electrifying creative process that run the gamut from deep and moody to minimal or, dare we say, jazzy. split into two vinyl releases and a third, comprehensive digital drop, residual appears first as a playful introduction to the lay of the land, complete with a mean-ass modular monster aptly named jugular dub that could belong to no one else but these two. the second installment brings us the old-school banger begging for a big room, miss wrench, followed by a deconstructed jam session on the moon and rounded out by the sonar-bleeping duality.
the 180 gram vinyl comes in deluxe printed colour sleeves.

brought to you by the berlin-based power duo known as dewalta & shannon, this one’s coming at you in three parts: a very special puzzle we’re excited to be putting together. continuing to refine the special marriage of smooth grooves and fat beats that has so quickly come to define them, dewalta & shannon have delivered eight distinct peeks into an electrifying creative process that run the gamut from deep and moody to minimal or, dare we say, jazzy. split into two vinyl releases and a third, comprehensive digital drop, residual appears first as a playful introduction to the lay of the land, complete with a mean-ass modular monster aptly named jugular dub that could belong to no one else but these two. the second installment brings us the old-school banger begging for a big room, miss wrench, followed by a deconstructed jam session on the moon and rounded out by the sonar-bleeping duality.
the 180 gram vinyl comes in deluxe printed colour sleeves.

six years after his mila ep, uk techno artist lee renance, better known as 100hz with james chapman, is finally back on bosconi with another strong 3 tracker release called -circles-, a combination of very sought-after gems and reworks of old tunes: the record begins with the gentleness of the groovy and jazzy vibe of that mega rare undergound deep anthem named -shoot the bar-, a track originally out in 1998 on pacific records which many people have been probably waiting since long time for a repress, while on b side the artist presents himself under one of his more obscure aliases as mr format, going trough more voodooish and hypnotic dub techno territories with a pitched down version of primary colours track, an undiscovered and carefully crafted secret weapon previously released on his own imprint format records. last cut of the record is a totally renovated version of the track oliva out in 2009 on the greatest french logistic records. in this new version , “oliva funk” epic strings and pads merge with compelling and engaging beats creating a levitating effect which drive the mind and the mood of the dancefloor into dreamy soundscapes. you ll make it yours.

if we do the unthinkable would it make us look crazy? probably yes, although we dont really care. tip top, heartfelt beats with soul by some unknown geezer pressed on clear transparant 12 inch vinyl with a silver sleeve. they are bound to sell like hotcakes, dont sleep on it!

its one year since we started this adventure and we want to celebrate pressing our first vinyl. for this special event we have onboard one of our best friends and someone we respect massively, no other than oscar mulero. he his providing two futuristic reworks of uncuts track beneath, floor orientated but mental at the same time, with flanged synth sequences and scientific drum programming making two techno tools that will crush sound systems worldwide. aside from the remixes, an own rework of beneath is made by the hd substance & leandro gamez duo as well as a brand new original track called f9, arpegio madness, concrete beats and solid structures as we should expect from this two veterans. four solid cuts of no joke modern techno made by those who know for those who know.

wolvennest or wlvnnst is a musical partnership project with kirby michel (la muerte), corvus von burtle (cult of erinyes) and marc de backer (mongolito) proposing a compositional process of guitar loops, repetitive beats, synthesizers keys mixed to darkened hypnotic ambient vocal sounds

the album is a soundtrack of music inspired by the movie rubble kings and is out globally via mass appeal records. produced by longtime run the jewels collaborator little shalimar, the album features appearances from bun b, ghostface killah, killer mike, tunde adebimpe, mr muthaf*kin exquire, boldy james, cuz lightyear, ka and roxiny, in addition to run the jewels. scoring the film was the first time little shalimar set out to make period music. half of the music on this album was taken directly from the score and is heavily indebted to ‘60s and ‘70s soul and funk music. for the new tunes shalimar sampled joints from the score and created new beats out of them.
the grey marbled double lp version comes in a gatefold sleeve and includes an iron-on patch of the rubble kings plus a download code for the rubble kings album and documentary.

mystery lobster related business from dj wave. massive cloudy house/techno jams full of gorgeous melodic refrain and thumping beats.

astute wax enthusiast brothers vibe brings forth the third installment of his mixx split series, meant to cast light on what the multi-label boss is notorious for: soulful house music! also signing the opening track 0.95lonliness , the american prodigy takes us on a deep incursion, skillfully layering classic house beats over uplifting sounds into a heart racing groove. newcomer eddie merced follows up with a deep and dreamy offering, infusing trancy vibes into a futuristic bassline for a full 6:29 minutes of midtown cruisin . delving further into the deep ambient realm, japanese producer tominori hosoya doles out some tribal sounds for his spatial track -paradise-. closing tune -deep space- gives away just a bit of the surprise in its title, as george p injects his signature tech house oomph in a contrasting murky bassline.

the second offering from no more to roam, comes from one half of 2deepsoul, rai scott. a 3 track ep of low slung, sultry beats. clarinet moods, the eps namesake, comes in two different cuts both with the clarinet skills of rai herself, the melody mix is real nod to the afterhours, subtle drums & a haunting clarinet lick, while the lazy dub a little more upbeat, still has that afterhours vibe, carried with the clarinet & simple percussions, closing things up here is move to the front built for the dancefloor, a rolling bassline & synth, layered over a rolling percussion makes up the final cut.

repress. the third instalment on kutmah s experimental izwid imprint, south london dj and producer al dobson jr. creates a 15 track deep, exploration of soulful, tribal drums and abstract musical curation. otherworldly and nuanced beats re-imagine the score of the sampledelic funk tale. one that s non-geographical but rather lost in loops, journeying through the time and space that exists within your headphones. alternating between cosmic vocal rips and a myriad of loose, soul-infused beat tape-style sketches with its digital flourishes, sounds from the village vol. 1 sees the sunrise and sunset over a bohemian musical vista

a industrial callous, caustic and fervently cruel ep. contort yourself has once again gathered the best and boldest from past and present for its fourth ep. to begin with we have the grimacing visage of volition immanent, an intense live act made up of parrish smith and mark van de maat (knekelhuis). behind rawkish distortion, splintered beats and acrid bars screams a boiled anger, a track spitting on the divides of punk and electronics. nastiness is taken up a notch as noise ne er-do-wells zombies under stress take over. static is bent and doubled across thick chords and collapsed clap in the 1986 -maan zal zijn before the raw and raging battery of in onze tijd. l.i.e.s. regular svengalisghost grapples with maan zal zijn, channelling the originals rage into a mechanical monster. the 12inch is bookended with bite as mark forshaw (tabernacle/berceuse heroique) closes with the tortured and torrential thump of submission.

for the 2nd release in their 30th year aniversary trilogy transmat presents one of the most promising talents emerging from the electronic scene from tel aviv. deep a & biri try to fully introduce their sound from atmospheric hypnotic beats to banging acid dancefloor killers.

the r zone series excels at raw, inventive, off kilter club music from a range of mysterious artists. that fine tradition continues once more here with another four cuts of inventive music that takes cues from techno, idm, acid and house. lumidei is all wonky drums and out of time hits and is a brilliantly weird cut full of spacious atmospherics. mynheer is built on a bed of broken beats, knocking hits and metallic textures that all tumble and fall around loosely and invitingly.

houston born, la based producer, singer, and songwriter seven davis jr. brings his unique blend of smooth vocals, rough beats, and funky attitude to jay simons must have records for his debut solo ep. featuring the instant summer anthem one, sdjr gives you 5 cuts of modern,lo-fi, soulful dance music for the fellas, the ladies, the jeeps and the clubs.

der neue streich des jungen, erfolgreichen dj- und produzenten-duos aus west-london: beide tracks dieser maxi-single reitet ein unerbittlicher groove. auf *incline* rollen tiefe bässe durch eine dunkle, ätherische soundlandschaft, unterbrochen von knackigen snares. die b-seite *wallflower* kommt mit etwas heftigeren beats daher.

fulgeance drops his own vision of club funk and future beats. 4 original tracks that prove fulgeance has no limit in sound. from dreamy vocoder poetry to broken dance moves, this ep is complete. even more with 2 remixes from claude (fulgeance bipolarity project) this one is for the 4/4 djs dollkraut the new sensation from amsterdam, analogue sound wizard as they’re calling him.

unequal is a label founded by anselm from frankfurt am main in 2015. ranging from deep, spaced out analog techno to more droning, industrial rough sounds, the aim is to give an impression of whats going on in the ffm underground these days. sophisticated broken beats and modular synths are essential for this project. unequal means not to be just one specified style but an open-minded platform to express a diverse view of music within the techno genre. with his first ep called -gral-, anselm delivers some cold, moody techno tracks with spherical soundscapes as an connecting element. the title track on the a side is a journey through wide open extramundane synth layers and bubbling acid drops covered by a voluminous bass. b1 is a bit more conventional one with driving hi-hats and slightly jacking beat whereas b2 is four-to-the-floor trippy stripped-down minimalism for the heads.

msterdam house head and slapfunk artist daniele temperilli extends the ruff and ready formula kakudo records brings to vinyl addicted dancefloors worldwide. a formulae clearly showing: club music remains about tracks. massive tracks - that is! in which temperilli focuses on the power of our label s core ingredients. raw beats, raw bass. being part of the leading dutch house movement he caters an energetic mixture of thumpin , bass-fuelled vibes. as minimalist as eerie, as funky as mad, as oldschool as futuristic!

paulo olarte s genre twisting latin techno tracks immediately transport you to hot nights spent on sweaty dance floors. powerful beats draw you in while the seductive vocals make you quiver, culminating in an intense rush for all your senses. perfectly rounding out the ep, cómeme s sano delivers a delicious remix of the super stompy track paladar. give your mind a treat and listen to these tasty new tracks right away.

the japanese producer shu okuyama has previously released his music from the labels like milnor modern, minimood, also with his another name, ragout de lapin from compost records. now he sets up his own label komabano oscillation lab with its first release kellnerthought ep. 2 tracks with shuffled beats and bass with his funk mixed with unique voice samples and jazzy feeling synth.

berlin experimental techno duo these hidden hands recently teamed up with lucrecia dalt for a 12&#8243,, on hidden hundred, these moments dismantled. the abstract sonic terrain plotted in the eponymous first track finds its logical conclusion on the b-side, where tension and release oscillate in a harrowing groove. the artwork, created by jesse draxler, adds another layer of apocalypticism to the package. (electronic beats)

heard on “melancholia” are interpretations of honzo’s subconscious visions of life. the intense compositions are made up of drones, noises and distorted beats moving in and out of the frame. on opener “orientalism” said elements blend with hi-hat brushes, brassy synth pads, sci-fi noises and distant human voices evoking islam’s “adhan” (call to prayer). the theme contemplates over alienation caused by western accounts of “orientalism”, soaked in “hüzün” (the turkish term for melancholia). on a2 a rework of “moral masochism” is provided by the mysterious shadows outfit, starting with a distorted guitar over a slow and gritty rhythmic backbone which gradually turns into a chaotic high-intensity acid jam on the ep’s most dance floor suitable cut. on the flipside, “lovesickness” presents a broken kick rhythm periodically flipped by toms and accompanied by a disorienting hi-hat rhythm, ghostly strings and sporadic human moans – all resulting in a tribal mood, recalling a ceremony, perhaps a quest for a saviour from the blue temper? b2 presents the “moral masochism” original. again a distorted guitar plays over a slow rhythm, but compared to the remix, the original’s intensity is introverted, contemplating over melancholia’s effect of deriving gratification from self-inflicted moral humiliation. ambient closer “emptiness” explores a cold state with such an encapsulating airiness that it feels like a close account of another person’s mood down to the impression of their breath. arpeggiated synth noises appear from a distance representing increasing pressure from the outside world without ever suppressing the state of mind. as a result, “emptiness” sums up the state of melancholia experienced as a mood rather than the effect of a cause.

all track are written and produced by alessandro sensini and carlo battistini
tracks description:
a1 - raining: calma opens up with a hypnotic rumbler! snaps and claps take us in, before the eery synths and floating pointesque keys punctuate and a squelqchy, distorted bassline rumbles beneath the surface, making you feel like you re at a party in a haunted church. a2 - cuattro: calma takes us on a tropical trip, with an infectious sun-filled groove looping over incessant layers of beat patterns that weave in and out of the track teasingly, driven along by a banging bass drum to keep you nodding. b1 - mr amarè: calma shows his love for acid house with an epic, ever-evolving influenced roller that blends together nearly every percussion instrument you could ever dream of. crashes, symbals and a cowbell drive it along, underscored by a seriously funky bass line and mysterious vocal sample that emerges halfway through tying it all together nicely. b2 - cuattro /juju & jordash rmx): juju and jordash take over the remix duties for calma. the dutch duo add their deep trademark sunshine inflected beats and sturdy basslines to the already tropical loop, while infusing swirling synths and strings that lead us in and out of the breakdowns and on to a late night, chilled-out dance floor.

the frosts of finland are blasted away by the radiate synthesizer sunlight of surf dancer! rich analogue textures are supported by surf dancer s love of the vocoder, computer-spoken lyrics twirling amidst addictive melodies and clean-cut beats. sweet notes and even sweeter words swirl in this world of ray guns, unicorns and of course rainbows. strings soar skyward in the elation of -rainbow man- before the sleek funk of -rocket in my pocket-. joy pours from the needle drop, instant happiness and body moving music from start to finish, the end coming in the xylophonic goodness of future in the night-.

another journey to the deepest shades of house music with the fourth neroli ep from trinidadian deep. if you followed his previous successful outputs on neroli you know what to expect: organic, deep, spiritual beats and melodies.