strategy aka paul dickow is back on idle hands for an lp following last years *return from the stars* 12 inch. *seeds of paradise* finds strategy boldly firing experimental electronics and dub back into outer space. like his work for zam zam, kranky and his own community library label, this latest outing from the portland-based producer nestles deftly between roots influence and sci-fi leanings. the result is a glistening 40 minutes of sonic exploration, never simplistic but never obtuse, which will sit happily on the turntables of sofa loungers and adventurous djs alike.

*sintetizzatrice* is the first recorded document of the newly founded collaboration between spectrum spools veteran donato dozzy and female vocalist anna caragnano.
though his solo work, and in his collaboration with giuseppe tilleci as voices from the lake, dozzy has achieved some of the most remarkable vistas contemporary electronic music has seen in the last decade. by removing himself from his areas of mastery to shift his focus on the voice, he has achieved a new peak. *sintetizzatrice* is the first work on spectrum spools featuring anna caragnano, a vocalist based in rome.

dj octopus begins 2015 as he finished 2014, with a typically forthright selection of late night jams that join the dots between vintage deep house, acid, european techno and the analogue style jack tracks of willie burns and the l.i.e.s crew

this is the 4th episode of the iueke saga, and as with his previous releases on antinote these new/old cuts are sourced directly from the personal iueke tape archive. recorded one lost night between 1991 and 1992.

blue husky ep is the first release of newborn humus records. the italy-based label starts with a three track ep by solstice, an emerging italian producer, featuring a remix by pinch. solstice delivers two groovy four on the floor tracks filled with lush synths, both comfortably in-between house and techno. pinch’s remix is an aggressive, dark dubstep track that gives the release a different spin

oddball space disco tracks compiled from library tracks composed between 1975 and 1978. big tip!! from the early 70s to the mid-80s, this self-taught musician composed about twenty albums of production and library music with generic cover art and titles (out of the way, magical ring, keys of the future, pulsations, more and more, etc.) that evoke interstellar travel. these experimental discs, made with love, humility and rudimentary means, had no ambition other than to accompany other peoples images

tikita is back for it 2nd release, after the timeless reissue of ko-ta, this time the label compiled a solid va four tracker, with contributions from the stratosphere records crew (ko-ta and kiyokazu hamawaki) who delivers two timeless voodoo cuts never been released. the label wanted to balance between the past and the modern hypnotic body & mind wich became the labels identity, iori and artefakt took it as a honest mission to deliver two mindblowing tracks to confirm this body & mind aspect.

following the release of jonas kopp s capturing debut album and the recent transllusion and drexciya re-issues, the berlin powerhouse starts the year with a bang. tresor records is proud to introduce the debut collaboration between all-time reference dj deep, and emerging artist roman poncet, with two powerful 12-s released back-to-back, exploring both modern and classic interpretations of techno. dj deep, uncovered by laurent garnier in the early ‘90s, has always rested on the cusp of modernity, whether in the realm of house or techno, relentlessly delivering visionary selections throughout. as label owner of deeply rooted, dj deep seeks out likeminded artists, including poncet, to propel his vision of contemporary sounds. roman poncet, surfaced in 2013 with a growing catalog on labels as deeply rooted, taapion or figure. the blend of the two producers is simply incendiary and their profound compatibility takes all its sense on these two eps.

zenith positions is a 4 track collaboration between modularz label owner developer and italian producer and repitch label owner ascion. the two producers worked apart in their studios with a similar concept and idea to create a special ep fusing together vintage synthesizers, retro futuristic ideas and funk influenced rhythms with a modern feel. the ep as gained some strong support from all the major dj talents worldwide.

adult only shape is back with an intriguing collaboration, between the mysterious frenchie monsieur georget and young parisian talent le loup. a combination of the old skool with the new skool, the sounds are just that. each take a pounding bass and a solid minimal-tech stance and layer their character on top. a1 is scattered with futuristic bleeps and computerised murmurs, interspersed with reminiscing vocals, while a2 is the most raw in nature, with a tough techno feel until the smooth overtones set in and a feeling of euphoria takes over. but some may say b1 is say arguably the standout track, for its intoxicating vocal and irresistible underlying swing and groove.

there is quite a charming story of mutual love between borrowed identity and tenderpark behind this record. the two have been exchanging letters of enthusiasm for each other for quite some time. and so the idea of this joint record has grown very naturally.

after the latest podcast of its series, for the next release outis music has chosen sardinian artists claudio prc and ness. both known previously for their solo projects, their collaborations, and also together as the gods planet they journey deep into remote sides of techno music. the affinity between concepts of their tgp project and dino sabatinis philosophy leads them to make their contribution to the label. icore is an obsessive and straight 4/4 track, where a hypnotic and synthetic arp floats into visceral and noisy atmospheres. beside the original, italian artist nuel give his dry and wild version, as well label boss dino sabatini complete the ep with a very deep and transcendental remix.

during 1993 and 1994, between shifts at selectadisc, blagging studio time from diy and looking for a new girlfriend, nail spent time at home with some borrowed equipment a tr-808, tb-303, boss delay pedal and a knackered spring reverb, plus his own korg ms10. recording live & straight to cassette, these acid-soaked sessions were given the name sentipede, after a friend at the time saying one of the tracks made them feel like they were being eaten alive by a giant creepy-crawly with lots of legs. selected from four d90 cassettes full of tracks, 99:wave presents the imaginatively titled one, with just 8 tracks over two slabs of grey vinyl.

surprisingly, it s been some four years since croat producer ilija rudman dropped his much-played debut album, the reveal, on bear funk. happily, true colours - his first outing on is it balearic - sees him in fine form, joining the dots between kaleidoscopic synth-funk, rubbery dub-disco, spaced-out boogie and glassy-eyed downtempo jams

this is a 12inch single by shoebox, a previously unheralded blip on the electronic music continuum. they sometimes make music, but only when the moon is rising. mostly, they bide their time, inhabiting the shadowy space at the back of the cupboard alongside out-of-date tins of food, unloved christmas presents, forgotten records and misguided charity shop purchases

bash006 comes courtesy of brendon moeller. one-third of bm/cc/cw, the collaborative project between brendon, clay, and certain creatures, brendon is a prolific producer of various excursions across the electronic spectrum. under such guises as the echologist and beat pharmacy, his intricate dub techno tracks have been released on a variety of labels over the last 20 years, such as francois ks deep space and prologue. pressing on red colored / black marbled vinyl.

following the release of jonas kopp s capturing debut album and the transllusion and drexciya re-issues, the berlin powerhouse starts the year with a bang. tresor records is proud to introduce the debut collaboration between two frenchmen, all-time reference dj deep, and emergent artist roman poncet, with two powerful 12-s released back to back, exploring both modern and classic interpretations of techno. dj deep, uncovered by laurent garnier, has always rested on the cusp of modernity, whether in the realm of house or techno, relentlessly delivering visionary selections since his emergence in the early 90s. as label owner of deeply rooted, dj deep seeks out likeminded artists, including poncet, to propel his vision of contemporary sounds. roman poncet, surfaced in 2013 on len faki’s figure imprint. more recently his catalog also expanded to include releases on deeply rooted as well as young french label taapion. the blend of the two producers is simply incendiary and their profound compatibility takes all its sense on these two explosive eps.

miami in the house! a unique combinations of 808 miami bass overload, the freestyle electro anthems, the murk legends, the electronic freaks from the schematic crew, and some external influences together fertilized the new omnidisc label! it head starts with a 4 track collaboration ep between danny daze, 214, deroboter, drvg cvltvre & philipp gorbachev. miami is keeping it real!

nice moods between downbeat, hip hop and house by dwig aka die wiese im garten.

this is a tape! all good stories need a context. named after the multitalented artist who used to operate at the bauhaus in dessau, »marianne brandt« is the omnidirectional long length debut of alex ketzer, the respected designer behind noorden’s artworks as well as a talented musician on the rise. ketzer recorded in a room at the dessau structure for a few days, meticulously crafting a piece that sounds like a conversation between history and future, audio and visual, bridging the gap over a century of creation in one of the epicentres of the highest form of artistic production in europe. and now inviting electronic music to its table.

jtrp have started their career with 2 bass heavy releases on t. williams deep teknologi imprint. their debut two-tracker on beef is oscillating somewhere between raw acid house and ghetto house. ready for immediate club use! on the remix duties we got glenn astro - heavyweight jock and producer from k7!, tartelet records and kolour ltd. on the flip side we have two heavy house stompers by czech based duo fatty m and matoa (dub kraft / flytrap).

st. petersburg resident kito jempere is back on dirt crew with his first full release after his debut album on fata morgana and a great ep on freerange last year. following his great contribution to our deep love series we now welcome him with these two unique tracks. ranging from house to disco and jazz influences, kito found his very own style and switches easily between them. up tempo and energetic tracks with great melodies, driving bass lines and clever sample use.

a collaboration between elias landberg and nihad tule. they started this conceptual project in november 2014 with the goal of record and master a complete ep in one day. the resulting analog jams are pretty different from each other. the a-side terrorfish is reminiscent of simplistic acid rave tunes from the 90s while the b-side halcyon is a dreamy ambient trip

hotflush unveils its second release of 2015 in the form of a collaborative single between label mainstay locked groove and ascendant italian duo mind against. with both acts coming off the back of triumphant finishes to 2014 the success of locked groove s huge enigma ep and mind against s surge into #33 position in resident advisor s 2014 dj poll - elysium / pulsar marks the first time the producers have collaborated. the end result combines locked grooves punchy, dancefloor-ready aesthestic and the emotionally resonant melodics that mind against have made their signature since breaking through with life and death in 2013

unreleased house/techno tracks recorded between 88-91 from the chicago master mike dunn. i wanna b house comes with an edit from johnny aux as well as another straight up acid track im the houze.

planet rhythm follows up on its centennial release with the 101st effort on the long running imprint. for this 12inch the label has acquired quite a prruk all star line up. with milan-based emmanuel kicking off the a-side with an analog stomper, this is already a release to add to your collection. dutch techno stalwarts abstract division add an acid chugger to the a side. the b side excists out of a piece of drum machine terror by vsk and a fruitful collaboration between serbia based scalemeriya and re:axis.

from the tropics comes whiskey disco, a sneaky re-edit label bent on dredging the decanter for diffident dancefloor genius from latent disco perpetrators. it is loosely connected to sleazy mcqueen and his assorted cohorts.
kloof street diggin sees wd label honcho sleazy mcqueen team up with longtime dj cohort, romano arcaini for three super-sized re- edits of the highest order. each of these three songs are based around samples sourced during smq s recent tour stops in south africa. peace, love + harmony, the perfect track to segue between house and disco! flute and synthesizer call and response building to an unexpected vocal explosion.
on the flip, disco de moda, named after the johannesburg party with a decidedly digital disco bent, arps and chugs to robotic climax. finally, tidings are closed with the organic and synthetic, tied together in private life, a blend of flute and synth undulating to a psychedelic crescendo.

last copies left... with this ep, bnr presents the new sound of clubmusic 2010 and one of the most talented and diverse producers and djs around. 23 years old jeremy discovered electronic music through warp and ur, a decade ago. he started his carrer meeting now infamous mate popof, releasing a couple of collaboration and touring a strong live pa together under the name >wee-kids<. djedjotronics particular style, self called >electronic bitchy dance< is a mix between smooth pumping breakbeat and heavy industrial beats and happy-rough electronic music.

this time around, the shimmy sham sham crew offers you a little lesson in history. in 1916, the notorious bandit el guapo and his gang of thugs are errorizing the population of santo poco in mexico. three silent film stars, mistaken for real heroes by the suffering people of the pueblo are called to the rescue and must find a way to live up to their reputation. this is the story of an epic bought between good and evil, a fight to death between three knights of light and the sons of a motherless goat! and off they rode into the sunset in the heat of the night, let those sweaty numbers melt down any worries. no top hat and gator shoes required, just shake that ass!

that place is a musical journey through the artists emotional and inspirational landscape! the 2nd opus is welcoming mzkbx (macadam mambo, skylax, karat) who lives in lyon (fr) and who is resident at le sucre. he brings here a taste of his musical roots. the a1 is a beautiful intro into a spacy world, the 2nd on the a side is between house & techno with a chicago vibes, jackin! on the flip, carresses magnetiques is a track full of pressure, an industrial atmosphere for bringing you higher and higher ! to conclude, 51 pegasi is a nice journey between deep sensations and 80s synths. early and massive support from laurent garnier.

mnlth, aka dave monolith, returns to weme records with his second ep time part of the final wave of rephlex certified braindance artists, mnlth released his 2011 debut album welcome on the iconic label. time offers 5 tracks, 26.20 minutes total time all tried and tested on dancefloors across europe and beyond by mnlth himself but also his former label boss richard d. james. time was written between 2009 to 2011. its tracks range from the electrocuting feel-good acid anthem that is time, the square bass plucking electro bouncer headlight, rushing melodies and pads from my rush chords and harrier 2, ending with the cheeky happy-go-lucky 808 track, spwint

raw and direct techno stuff from fanon flowers: -bleeding heroes- is a continuous journey between his two works, purist and dark from the start. z.i.p.p.o backs with his different sides: -fuggi- is a big room techno bomb, lei- introduces his trippin , minimalist and driving face.

it has been a long time between drinks for german band bambi - and it is something of a triumphant return, too. last time we heard from them, back in 2000, they were a post minimal rock duo comprising of guitarist/vocalist robin van velzen and drummer hans christian fuss. a decade and a half of live improvisation and a multitude of collaborations later, they return as a balearic rock four-piece. the bands newest members, former mountaineer man frank mollena and sofia fuss, were asked to join following a particularly successful series of live collaborations and improvisational jams. through balearic post-rock territory, with van velzens weary, emotional vocals riding a wave of vibrant colours, backwards hazy, intoxicating and evocative, it sounds like a horizontal anthem in the making. one sided, hand numbered, limited to 500 copies.

here at black acre, we are extremely excited about starting 2015 with a bang - a 12” from new sensation on the circuit, dan shake. he is the first artist outside of detroit to cut his teeth on moodymann’s mahogani music, winning plaudits here and across the atlantic for his catchy groove laden “3am jazz club- ep. now with much anticipation, the tony allen & fela kuti acolyte returns with two crunchy dilla-eque takes on soulful club music. * out of sight is a carefully constructed dance floor number packed with low-end theory and seductive vocal stabs. low-slung fuzzy bass swinging perfectly between ghost-horns and driving drums. traders ii, a collaboration with canadian based rennie foster, see’s dan’s dna marker driving kicks smashing acid atoms against a sharp live horn section bringing the ethereal jazz cat to the dance.

elektra release of charlotte gainsbourgs third studio album titled irm. the title is derived from m.r.i, which reflects the medical procedure charlotte had to go through after suffering a head injury in a water skiing accident in 2007. the album is charlottes most personal to date, and is produced by acclaimed grammy nominated artist/multi-instrumentalist beck. what started as a brief recording session between charlotte gainsbourg and beck ended up to be the body of work that is irm. over the course of a year and a half of writing and recording together, becks role grew to encompass all aspects of the creative process. he worked seamlessly with charlotte co writing the lyrics and produced and mixed the recording. (this is the first time he has ever been so involved in another artists work.)

jeroens commemorating his roots by re-releasing a selection of search records from days gone by. each has been remastered in such a way that it retains its authentic and timeless energy. pressed onto fresh vinyl, this limited series contains some of the finest search tracks ever to be put out, handpicked by jeroen himself. in light of that it might be easily forgotten that jeroen search has been creating techno since the early nineties. and that he ran one of the most influential labels around back then: >search<. between 1996 and 2001 it was home to a host of releases, many from jeroen himself. released on vinyl and without any reprints, they ve since hidden in the record collections of a select few.

undoubtedly & massive early 90s revival techno. both tracks spanning on their own full sides between several themes each - unlike much of todays poorly produced and reduced retro dance music. two other parts of this collaboration will be released on klasse wrecks and grafiti tapes respectively. blip!

caul is the new album from last harbour. based in the northern english city of manchester, last harbour play music with a dark, gothic heart yet their songs are always beautiful and transcendent. after working with producer richard formby (wild beasts, spacemen 3, ghostpoet) on two previous albums, the band took time out after touring to build their own studio in 2013. this new album was recorded in that self-created space over a year between 2013-4 and bears testament to a patient and detailed recording process that allowed time for experimentation and careful arrangement.
the vinyl lp includes a code for free download of the full album.

a three-part series of remixes. unwise remix series 1 include polar inertia, tadeo and aubrey. 2 and 3 has neel, varg, antigone, zadig, sleeparchive, fabrizio lapiana, ken karter and kwartz

debut ep by slugbug, we get four tracks of dark electronic hybirds made for the open minded dj and club-goer. somewhere between the blurred lines of new wave tinged beat tracks, off-kilter electro and psycho-house this record is made to make you work and the club sweat. not to be missed.

the voitax saga continues. the third record of the enigmatic label is drifting between the cutting edge of brain grinding vocal soundscapes and dark drone frequencies.

three is the number between two and four. three pulses that occur at equal time intervals, make the third pulse predictable. mike published therefore his third album under the title -drei- on his own label wall music limited as two separate vinyl releases.

2015 re-issue! producers trias and baeks are old school techno berliner djs who held residency at tresor club for well over 10 years. adam x and ancient methods befriended each other in berlin in 2008. the main commonality in forging a solid friendship between them was their passion not just for techno but for the rhythmic noise side of the industrial music scene. it would only make sense with mutual respect of each others music to record a release together. here on their first collaboration they blend together their distinctive styles to create a fresh new sound of techno, industrial and arrhythmic and dysrhythmic noise machine funk

ashville residents oliver dodd & grey people team up for two cuts of razor sharp acid. oliver released his first record on acacia in 1995 and runs the konstructure imprint while grey peoples work can be found on cgi, proper trax, mystical disco and cult trip. both tracks were recorded 100% live. this record launches clear, a new label based in chicago dedicated to releasing subterranean electronic music from between the coasts.

a 13 minute manifestation by kurt baggaley and a staggering remix by maeves the drifter.

italo deviances boss marcello giordani strikes back with a wonderful and stylish piece of real electronic disco. danza meccanica is a bass driven, snuggy slice of sexy early 80s disco. azione motoria is an hybrid between disco and detroit techno, spacey, with analogic arpeggios and melodies from other dimensions. thats gonna hit you like steroids!

three is the number between two and four. three pulses that occur at equal time intervals, make the third pulse predictable. mike published therefore his third album under the title -drei- on his own label wall music limited as two separate vinyl releases.

boston bun is back for 2015 with just for freaks, which is part 1 of a series of three eps dedicated to unrestrained underground clubbing. just for freaks 1 stays in the chicago house revival that boston bun established these past 2 years. the right balance between deep and ghetto music. a-side pleasure is a track that you can play very late in the darkest clubs. it drives us with unpitched voices and unleashed tr which succeed to a cut-up bass. b-side levitate flirts with lovely strummed music, almost nostalgic, interrupted by an harmonious and bouncy bassline. the lyric *you wanna play house some more?* sounds like the anthem of a neverending party. the vinyl ep includes a download code.