following his well received fabric mix comp in december 2013, ben sims returns to his own theory imprint with yet another ring release in the form of *reflection*, which features two original new tracks, a remix from rod and a vinyl exclusive. the eponymous opener is a strident, 909 + 707 driven affair that fuses overlapping, stereoscopic tones to a gently distorted and brutalist groove that sits somewhere between dance mania and detroit. *break glass* is the second original on offer and has been a heavily requested track for the past few months. the perfect partner to *reflection*, *break glass* is similarly overdriven but heavy on the sort of mechanical funk that sims does so well. rods version of *reflection* is a linear assault which ebbs and ows with purpose throughout a linear and intense arrangement while sims remix of *break glass* zeros in on bone rattling percussive aesthetics and vox samples, in much demand after featuring on his fabric mix cd.

second release of the french label dance around 88. all tracks recorded live machines. vinyl only. the old fashioned guy. ringard in french, find his inspiration in several styles : between acid house, old school raw house, deep house and deep techno. his productions, reflect of 10 years collecting vinyls, are made only with the spontaneity of a live act >one shot< on machines. owner of dance around 88, his aim is to propose a label where you can find different flavors on the same record. let there be house!

odd frequencies is a brand new label coming straight from paris. this split ep brings two young producers together (the irish man lumigraph and the parisian rising star d.k.) and is the first of a series of releases confronting a local french producer to an international artist. 1 track on each side, 2 mutant bombs pushing the drum machines to their limits, as if steve poindexter was making punk music in 2014. a promising introduction for this label who will edit these hybrid jams on 10 inches vinyls, the unique format for a perfect balance between experimentation and dancefloor expectations.

limited to 300 units! charles-eric charrier is a french bassist and pianist mining the remote seams of music between post-classical, jazz, acoustic blues and ambient!

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super nice & fresh collaboration between new yorks levon vincent & dj jus ed!

brill supa deep music between techno and deep house

awanto 3 on rush hour! under this latest moniker, steven van hulle (rednose distrikt) brings it heavy and correct! includes a dubwise jameszoo remix! to be released across three 12 inch singles between now and march, opel mantra twists house music into intoxicating new shapes, blending influences into one thrilling, surprising whole. the three 12 inches combined make up a complete album.

suddenly we find ourselves in transition, alternating from one state to another. dipped into a different dynamic, slow, in transition to meet the following. life as a game between change and continuity.

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having lent her talent to the recent floating points ensemble ep, label mates and long time collaborators fatima and floating points once again join forces to sprinkle a little magic over the airwaves. deep, warm, and soulful in its entirety, the follow you ep showcases the natural chemistry between the london based/swedish born singer and the ever impressive boy wonder sam shepherd. the eps four tracks are a cohesive expression of fatimas inner thoughts and feelings, wearing a warm heart boldly on its sleeve as the pair journey through soul, gospel, blues and house... allowing the songstress to pour her emotions over floating points fuzzy, full bodied beats and keys like it was honey over a pancake.

home invasion is the new label from real tone man franck roger, a man whose career has scaled the full depths of house music over the past decade or so. evidently seeking a new challenge, the parisian s new imprint promises to adhere to a vehemently underground way of working, with every ep upfront released on vinyl-only terms and produced exclusively on analogue equipment. ogers re-tracing of his roots pays dividends too, and whats most striking about the labels debut outing, the simply-titled home invasion 02 ep, is how very different it sounds to vintage real tone planes. gone are the whimsical, celestial deep house hues so favoured by the latter, and in there place is a series of cuts that expertly toe the line between house and techno without resorting to generic soundscapes

bolder is martin maischein who used to record as henrich at hart on position chrome and peter votava also known as pure who has recorded previously for mego and was half of ilsa gold. with their combined background in electronic music of all angles bolder introduces a significant proposition to the current experimental electronic boom. blurring the lines between industrial, techno, dub, ambient and narrative forms, the work on bolders debut presents a dance amongst the abyss, a world where organic rhythms provide the path amongst a swarm of foreboding electronics. herein lurks an atmosphere where hostile electronics weigh the hope and paranoia of todays climate. one humans listen is another humans challenge.

after 4 ep ep on pong music here is the new white vinyl 10 in the series by p.c.m. (pulse code modulation). two deep techno with industrial dub touch between detroit and chain reaction sounds. highly supported by kirk degiorgio, life recorder, jack de marseille, gez varley aka g-man, dave miller, dj oil, deep in dub, emanuele pertoldi, ricardo gabe, mike huckaby ...

david moleon cleverly shifts between the more sample based works and some harsh techno tracks on this well balanced 4 track release. san salvador is set to be one of this summers harder techno hits due to its funky atmosphere and recognizable sample.

finlands samuli kemppi made a 4 tracks ep that clearly show the continuing outbound quality from children of tomorrow. between detroit and analog raw techno with his modern touch, samuli kemppi proved again his knowledge of making quality techno. and a bonus track vinyl only not to be missed!

greek imprint lower parts drops the *endless* ep by dim dj, based out of thessaloniki, who delivers material which blurs lines between acid house, techno and ambient, crafted with a variety of roland and akai analogue hardware and digital platforms. he has been a local hero in the scene as one half of the audio atlas duo.

following the success of dominik eulberg and gabriel anandas the space between us, in november 2013 on traum the duo has been in the studio to chuck out another piece of music which has again so little in common with post minimal dance music of now.

after a successful first year, untzz twelve inch start off 2014 with their first extended player, a collaborative offering between friends freddie norwood & dass on 180 gram vinyl. freddie touched gold since his debut they never used to stay out all night, winning the hearts of selectors and home listeners alike, and the tongue in cheek how low can u go went on to become an anthem of both european and australian summers. all the while dass has maintained a strong presence in the shadows, honing a dark and atmospheric sound that remains inviting for the creatures of the night. together, they have crafted an elegant and timeless record showcasing a further look into what is still to come from untzz twelve inch.

the 12inch includes comes in a screen printed cover and is limited to 300 copies. disclosed commmunication is the debut ep of mllh. the berlin duo explores with its four tracker the borders between house, techno and bass. the ep offers a various trips through straight and groovy house tracks splattered with offbeat rythms and vocal chops containing strong and persistent chords leading filled with atmospheric breaks. genuine and interesting music. download codes included.

the peninsulas finest purveyors of everything bass-related are back in action as iberian records releases the third instalment of the tax haven ep series, where all sorts of musical refugees find exile with unpredictable results. taking a cue from its predecessors, tax haven 3 unites four different artists on wax - bass clef, photonz, cauto and niño - who present four different brands of low-end heavy music for the dance floors, as well as that space between headphones.

bristol music has always stood strongest as an alternative to the lowest common denominator, and so it is with brstl as the label continues to provide a platform to previously undiscovered talent in the underbelly of the citys flourishing house scene. following lauded debuts from shanti celeste and jay l, the sixth installment in the series turns to another unknown in the shape of samuel. as with other releases on brstl, 006 is made up of two distinct halves. on the a-side, >numberuma< delivers machine driven house of a rugged and charming nature. the drums switch up with playful intent but largely centre around a forward-charging 4/4 pulse with a faint hint of tropical flavour rubbed into the groove. meanwhile the limber lead keys speak of sunnier days through a cracked lens while the accompanying chord swells intone an equally uplifting and nostalgic message. while from the outset the track may be wrought from simple ingredients, the dynamic interplay between the different elements belies the producers years. on the flip, >groove therapy< opts for a more esoteric approach made up of long, dreamy lead-ins full of distant pads and delicate percussion and transitions as smooth as silk. indeed this track makes a smart foil to >numberuma<, choosing to snake its way into the subconscious through delicate melodic content and an undulating beat rather than rambunctious rhythm. slow-release filters draw that aforementioned pad in before sending it out to sea once more, and all the while the stripped back drums tick out a hypnotic chant. once again a pair of unique tracks loaded with character prove brstl to be an essential outpost for the most creative 4/4 music emanating from the west country.

several years ago, valentin stip was sitting alone by a harbor in the small french town where his parents grew up. >i heard all the sailing strings hit the masts, and i realized that every sound you hear is potentially music,< he says. >the only thing that makes sound into music is the mind, arranging it.< since then, valentin stip has been building a bridge between the sounds that live inside and outside his head.

mary was first inspired by her love for lofi and electronica music, but also by the international deep & minimal house scene. in recent years, she developed her own style and produced her music from a unique blend. here she presents the hidden poetry ep 12inch vinyl of the debut album and was subsequently allowed by jamie robson aka magic panda make a beautiful remix of the track mountain lake. with chestnut tree and rocket boi you go through somewhere between a deep and trippy journey.bonus track is forest haze.

cologne vinyl only operation rough house rosie return with a fourth release and a full label debut from russian producer shine grooves (also known to make techno as quadrat) whose track *pure reason* featured on the silent movie sounds i split release issued by rhr earlier this year. the cairo ep sees the yekaterinburg-based producer drop five cuts that slip between various moods of house and techno.

medical records presents an lp of previously unreleased songs by an icon of italo disco and synthpop: gay cat park. the lp perfectly walks the fine line between italo disco and synthpop. fans of early depeche mode, yaz upstairs at erics, and the lighter synthier side of italo disco will fall in love with this essential collection. presented on high-quality 160 gram splatter vinyl, including special insert with liner notes by dave segal.

we introduce you you the first ep from dave and the first remix of raresh and praslea working together as praslesh. polen 002 is more than a vinyl, its a piece of sound + visual art, a collaboration between us, the names mentioned above, claire falkenberg and wanderlust.

soweso starts 2014 of with tom ruijgs dirtywrinklejerker ep.toms debut on soweso is a timeless ep that rides the fine line between techno and house in a unique way and showcases his talent for making tracks that stand out in every set. the title track also comes with an amazing techno infused remix by label friend daniel stefanik, he takes the hook from the original and brings it to new heights. the ep will be vinyl exclusive for the first month!

another two-track mysterium by a well known hip producer. strike up your dancefloor and spread happiness all over with these early house cutz made for screamy girls, fancy boys and everything in between. b-b-b-bass! h-h-h-hands-up! already heavy plays by dj dis-cocks as they say. vinyl only it is.

daze maxim adds another episode to his practice of long-form explorations, on this his second release for lisbon’s assemble music. this time hes joined by a master in this field, baby ford, whose remixes over the past few years continue his own distinctive development of extended minimal house trips. dazes beginning an ending rides a skippy, loose beat for several minutes, the snares and hats gradually opening up as wordless vocalizations exclaim and interject with increasing regularity, the bass bumping contentedly underneath. pads join the equation for an intricate midsection – evoking memories of alcachofa-era happy experimentalism that nonetheless fit within daze maxims disciplined and dancefloor-oriented approach.peter ford recasts the original into his now unmistakable soundspace, where the push and pull between front-and-centre rhythmic components and evanescent background atmospherics creates that recognizable but undefinable sense of emotion, felt but unexplained. in ford’s world there isnt anything as simple as a beginning or an end, so the remix provides a valuable counterpoint to the original. given their now impressive track record, its no surprise that assemble music has pulled off another cohesive statement that works equally on the body and the mind.

having previously had releases on visionquest and italian imprint amam, aeons fifth release is courtesy of ukrainian producer and performer qbeck. with the *dont let it fall ep* and as the latest addition to the aeon family qbeck is the perfect candidate to bring a fresh take on the electronic music scene, supplying a sound that perches somewhere between minimal, tech and deep-house.

gerome sportelli presents sporty limited, a new record label managed by himself as a limited vinyl series. after big success with his krax records in 2004, veteran gerome sportelli is back with a new label project. the genre of the label swings between dance floor oriented house and techno, with a touch of acid and of course some dusty old school flavours. gerome’s already active in the music industry since the early 90’s as a producer, dj, label manager, party promoter and graphic designer. his music ‘smells’ old school, just like the early age of acid house, but infused with today’s intelligent constructions and an engaged vision on music. gerome’s music is made from bronze age analogue synths, love, passion and modern digital mixing techniques.for this first sporty limited release, gerome comes out with three stylish tracks. the first track, a side “drive”, is a fat house stomper with strong stabs and female voice hits. the break is intense and works effectively on packed dance floors. b1 is called “free range” and feels like summer. it’s full of classic house sounds, filtered strings and hypnotic loops. this is a chicago­styled, disco sampled, deep and classy house track we love and cherish. the b2 track, “don’t go”, is composed with a classic house bass, shuffled 909 drums and dark space strings. you’ll immediately recognize the deep and melodic detroit house sound.

sitting comfortably between classic fingers, inc. and the other people place, automatic tasty gives us his sentimental take on braindance.

blank slate presents the debut of the düve project, a collaboration between soren jahan and ali Çakir. combining live recorded drums and instrumentation, samples from vintage 78s, internet videos and analogue electronics, this fifth instalment holds nothing back.

groovement has been developing its artistic connection with japan in recent years, so sais integration as a member of the labels on-going group of producers feels nothing short than natural. this first record showcases his meticulous approach to electronic music creation, with 4 original tracks that constitute a strong demonstration of his potential. flying with you” is a collection of tracks with a house matrix feel, sometimes revealing a dramatic pulse other times hypnotic forward thinking moves, but always with a subtle melodic texture that makes it work for the mind, body and soul. in fact, sais music is both luminous and dense, inviting us to embark on a trip but giving us the freedom to dream about our own destination. its a beautiful sense of interaction between the creator and his audience.

coming off of a successful run of 3 hot vinyl releases from the same number of labels in the between mid-sept and mid-november,hit it n quit it(lumberjacks in hell label), mlk dreams/over my face(persnickety sounds label) & get up move your body (grimy edits label) cratebug slams you with yet another trio of bangers to feed your dance floor

following suit where his 2xlp left off gunnar haslam presents a new ep for l.i.e.s. once again we see haslam find a nice balance between combining samples and hardware in his productions creating moving and atmospheric tracks, which range from slow stripped down soundtrack style cuts to more developed far out techno. mastered and cut by matt colton at alchemy.

nice price deal !!! georgia is a collaboration between brian close and justin tripp. on their own georgia sounds imprint, they have previously released one album, asemic club, a collection of sound recordings from the previous 5 years, woven together into a dizzying stew

joined venture between dr. dash & mr. deeepbassus aka le maître d.esigner. limited 12 inch picture disc!

fky back to creation with 4 tunes from september 2013, azll anologik, without computer. all 4 tunes choosed between various versions and all 4 tunes 160 bpm exactly. cut and mastered by shane the cutter... well... a-class sound baby!

rivulet 004 is a home run for the young label wich operates between leipzig and berlin. the split-ep comes with 2 tracks by talski and stanley schmidt wich discloses the understanding of electronic music between the antagonism of deep and cheesy, techno and house, melancholia and euphoria that always drove the idea behind the label. stanley schmidt delivers a sample-based deephousetrack, wich opens up from a darker mood to sunshine- inspired >emo-house< using soul-inspired strings and a catchy (but not well known) vocal-snippet by candi staton. >a.brain0030< by talski is a dark, mystical techno-ballad wich comes with a broken beat and a drifting tribal. as always talski proofes his skills by using unusual sounds and a nonconform arrangement, wich always bears the quality of his tracks.

collaborations are often the fortune of timing. with andy having moved on since closing the dissident label to launching his cave paintings project to tim s departure from battant and striking out as andrew weatheralls engineer and soon to be co-member of the asphodells, an alliance was born between the two to undertake a series of live jam sessions at eachs respective studios. a love of new wave, new beat, uk bleep and detroit techno all feature in b-ultras and the aptly titled, neu beat. both cuts are heavily soaked in the pitch black, smoke machine funk and strob-laden fug of andys (and co-hort joe hart) infamous world unknown dancefloor. running at around 10 minutes the tracks are essentially an examination of acid houses ideals. clattering hats, throbbing basslines, stabbing keys and doses of 303. keeping it pretty simple but all about a pure groove on and on. backing these up is a remix of b-ultras from jamie paton that accentuates the groove and drags the acid deeper down to some b-boy dub throwdown - with more to follow from all protagonists in 2014.

notes: if you venture out of your own way and endlessly walk between deep and techno then maybe, at the crossroads with a cinematic landscape filled with emotions, you will find swap white ltd
swap white ltd is a techno and electronic label exclusively on vinyl , limited to 300 copies - 180gr heavyweight pressing

for the last release of 2013 be as one has kept a very unique collaboration under wrap between two great friends and producers, shlomi aber and guti. the result of this encounter is blossom, a track where drums and basslines smoothly fuse together creating a funk swing on a tech roll, its deep, chunky and steady.

if house is a feeling, ray okpara has the sensation all the way down to his soul. the mobilee mainstay is a crowd teaser and a crowd pleaser year after year, teasing the boundaries between house and its sister sounds. after the acclaimed album good times became his crowning glory in 2012, midnight protein is a stunning return to form that showcases rays taste for groove and soul.

we are happy to welcome nyc based dj spider and berlin based franklin de costa in the killekill family. for catalog number 016 these two heavy weights of contemporary house music have joined forces to genetically modify their original sound and deliver 4 superdark and driving tools on the verge between techno and house – straight into the hands of the daring dj.

discrete formants ii zooms the audience deep into underwater landscapes, from bizarre and seemingly endless open space down to the finest organized microcosms. five tracks full of analogue warmth and idiosyncratic modular synthesizer interaction that are driven by semantic coupling between major phases and small details. as most dscrt acoustic patterns are growing characteristic complexity by situational combination and permutation of interacting sound sets, the 300 copies of this release are double-stamped, hand numbered and pressed in blue marbled vinyl, returning each piece of them to the product of a unique moment in space and time.

atomium focuses on collaborations between artists. this second release from the belgian label brings out a collaboration between two berlin-based producers releasing two astonishing house tracks. pm is composed by martin teysera (herencia, cynosure, 31377 records) and philippe liedekerke aka pipo vitch (atomium, hatchwork, toys for boys). >restless<, the a-side of the ep, brings some jacking flavors and twisted spacy stabs on the dance floor. the analog synths trace the line and you just need to start the dance : a classic club track for the end of 2013. >back home<, the b-side, is led by a monster bassline that keeps the groove locked while the guitars delightly bring your brain either back on earth or on another journey. this full analog ep is definitely something to watch out. bring it on and make some noises ! tip

new kanada welcomes londons bob bhamra into the chamber, with this two-track breaker from his west norwood cassette library (wncl) guise. >say what?< is a broken sub workout, with a strong nod to the hardcore continuum. distant alarms, aggressive drums, and deep bass drops make this a floor-killer for all sound camps. >flashlight< is an aqueous solution of damp funk that will resonate the head and drop the lights. gaseous and moody. on the flip is a slow burner remix of >flashlight< by adam marshall - sitting somewhere between tired breaks and acid reggae. 11 minutes of moog.

mikal & break - status low : the ep opens with the step out monster *status low* a south country collab between co- conspirators mikal and break, it is a dj tool that stops for no one. the breakdown rolls through with drums and fx and then delves into even lower bass territory. it is a classic mikal & break affair - steam train, screw face and stepping.

pack for the collectors from monique musique, feat. great tracks from: cockney lama, emmanuel & gabriel ananda and remixes by reboot, stacey pullen, tanov, stimming & samuel l session