all the tracks on this double vinyl demonstrate his innovative approach to music, running the full spectrum from soft ambient interludes to the more uptempo beat trickery. accept manages to combine both extremes and is an apt opening track, demonstrating the two faced nature of aardvarcks productions, highly constructed beats and beautiful melodies. taa baa sounds like it emerged straight out of londons co op, though aardvarck has not been to this broken beat mecca. th #1 is pure ambient bliss and followed by the deep spacious beats of dim. steps is based around a seriously crunched up hip- hop break, think domu scrapping with the funkstorung boys. the original version of zom is track 7 (ignore the tracklisting on the cd) whilst the stunning remix by attica blues tony nwachukwu is actually track no. 17. upset is based around deep raw bass, the structure of the track is created with pin point beat work. flight simulator is a silky smooth journey, proving that aardvarcks beats dont have to be broken. the stuttered synchopated bass stabs of th#3 combined with its fearsome breaks push the edge of the nu jazz envelope and gentle is an uptempo number combining the skip of 2 step with smooth german jazz styles - one for the quirky jerky types on the dancefloor. th#6 is another deep ambient soundscape helping to ease the pressure after the frantic percussion of knet. stampot shows aardvarcks ability to counter fearsome rhythms with melancholy chords, the forward flowing synths float the listener over the near chaotic drum programming. finally, the album closes with the weeping strings and treated piano of anders, bizarrely twisted and warped sonics. one beautiful voyage!

tokyos kez yms follow up to his maiden yore ep, city soul, opts for a more pronounced party vibe, as evidenced by the plenitude of voices that repeatedly pop up during butterflys four deep house tracks. the material sounds of japanese producer kazuki yamaguchi puts a clubby spirit to this ep. propelled by a beautifully warm and soulful bass pulse, inner city funk grooves mightily for five blissful minutes, its rhythm bolstered by the crisp snap of the snare, the funky wah wah of an electric guitar, and the occasional interjection of a synthesizer melody. bridge to bridge quickly charts its own percolating course with the addition of a stepping disco house pulse and a male voices sleepy, off handed musings. bringing the lights down for a romantic make-out session, the sexy low tide chills the pace slightly so that spent dancers can catch their breath and replenish themselves before the next go-round. of the four tracks, the title cut grooves most powerfully in merging a rambunctious broken beat drum attack with an equally driving bass line and manic electric guitar soloing. play these jams loud.

a classically-trained jazz virtuoso and national rock n roll hero in argentina, gutis double 12inch pack for desolat will leave you in no doubt of his ability to twist a snaking groove into something echoingly hypnotic. the tracks contained here are already a favourite in the record boxes of artists like loco dice, carl cox and marco carola, while gutis life story could itself be the subject of a story by jorge luis borges: >i leave to several futures (not to all) my garden of forking paths<. just two years after his first live sets in europe, desolat is proud to present gutis las cosas que no se tocan. the beats follow guti across continents: mr good vibes was composed in a hotel room in stuttgart after an argument with a friend, while the serious dancefloor vibes of sasa, the hustler and ieuuu were channelled in martinez studio. ieuuu and the hustler feature slices of glamorous, haunting vocals by jayson walker, a british singer that guti discovered on myspace. and sasa boasts gutis own vocal touches. meanwhile, the track aguanile is inspired by one of his favourite melodies as a child, one that he’s collected many versions of. the last track on the release, el campeon, reaches a bittersweet ending in the wide open space between percussive trills and a cut-out refrain, inspired by gutis favourite latin storylines of broken hearts and pain.

>seleccion natural< is a project made by the cream of spanish techno, this four part work has seen the light on different labels and now its time for warm up.
oscar mulero delivers the original parts and version for this tune, reworked and revisited by the rest of the partners in crime: christian wunsch, exium and reeko, each one giving their own vision on the noises made by oscar.
original mix kicks off with broken rhythms, crunchy and industrial like, with a heavy synth line approaching till sweeping drones and abstract textures bring to an epic breakdown that will sure destroy more than one bass speaker. another energetic piece of intelligent dance floor techno.
wunschs work is more direct and 4x4 based, taking the synth line from the original and adding detroit flavoured stabs and sharp claps to make a massive techno tool.
exium offers a completely different vision, using the drones and textures as starring, plus arpeggiated synths and baroque percussions fills the arrangement. energy is the word for this remake.
closing release reekos version recreate the spirit of the original, with broken drums again, using the synths on a clever way, extending the arrangement longer on an epic development till the bass drum comes in after 3 minutes of metallic madness. the ultimate release of a series on the most eclectic way. absolute quality.

after the release of his co-produced rima-album on jazzanovas jcr-label, domu amazes again with this co-production. as follow-up to the debut ep and as teaser for the upcoming yotoko album (this autumn/winter), shifty and domu deliver this heavy loaded dancefloor monster. rough straight beats come with low basses, melodies and other strange sounds. side b brings two dope beat tracks, very good dj-tools. this release will please house- & techno headz easily as much, as it will all broken beat lovers. check!

nice price deal !!! first sampler from his new album. a brilliant combination of acoustic and electronic sounds, that covers the great black music full spectrum : soul, house, jazz, broken beat, doo wop, nu soul, afro beat, latin, funk. allen hoists music spreads innovative grooves, authenticity & happiness. its simply modern soul music... with soul! but words can only do so much, so listen and let the music explain to you why he is called the prodigal allen hoist ...
supported by: bbc1, bbc 6, radio nova, jazz fm, craig charles funk & soul show, norman jay, little louis vega, gilles peterson, joey negro, osunlade, laurent garnier, rich medina, mike chadwick, wicked jazz sounds, rainer truby, jazztronik, bobbito garcia, knee deep...

limited edition vinyl sampler from cutting edge crosstown rebels digital only label - cdr.
featuring two killer cuts from two forthcoming cdr digital only singles. cdr sampler volume 1, features >la pineta< taken from santos >casa marron< e.p. (cdr006), and on the flip riz mc >don t sleep<, tiefschwarz remixtaken from cdr007. >la pineta< is a primetime dancefloor fodder, hot on the heals of his recent release massive summer smash on moon hardbour >hold home<, >la pineta< is a loopy, driving, peak time monster of a tune, incessant and relentless this mother of a tune never gives up until it leaves you broken!
the aa side features a cut from the forthcoming riz mc single on cdr, >don t sleep<. the digital release features two fantasticremixes, one by jonny white & kenny glasgow, and the other by tiefschwarz, featured on this vinyl sampler. this tiefschwarz remix, finds the guys in great form as they twist and turn the original into an off-kilter, dark, edgybeast of a remix... don t sleep. two choice cuts on one limited vinyl sampler, get them while they re hot as they are going live and limited!

satronica goes back to his ebm/things to come roots and bashes them against a full frontal industrial strength assault. think satronicas nightmarish vocals over dueling basslines on fire against a backdrop of bludgeoning kick drum distortion. with stellar remixes by two of schranz & hardcore technos leading innovators broken rules & tymon, a collaboration with mega-pioneer oliver chesler aka the horrorist, and an innovative new sound from satronica ... hardcore body music!

after his recent release on clone a made up sound (aka 2562) presents his new platform for his own beat freakery. it is no news anymore that dave huismans is one talented guy! his debut 2562 album was one of last years highlights ... and his new album set for early winter 09 will be not create a smaller buzz! in the meanwhile mr huismans also managed to squeeze out some killer tracks out of his machines for his a made up sound project! these 2 tracks will get a limited run on his newly started label. >rework< started out as a sneaky bonus remix but ended up as a killer techno track in its own right, with stomping 4/4 beats, an irresistibly simple 3 note chord melody and gut-wrenching sub bass. contrasting is >closer< on the flip, where a yearning vocal stab spirals around a warm synth line that just keeps on building over signature punchy broken beats and a big b-line, all the way until its climaxing breakdown. highly recommended!

big with: reboot, federico molinari, audiofly, alex niggemann, kabale und liebe, luca bacchetti, lauhaus, markus fix, anthony collins, andre crom, m.in italian dj-producers larsen & luca marano deliver their off debut after already releasing on no. 1 italian label tenax recordings. a1, “greek” is a full-on primetime dancefloor bomb, building the tension with a disco-ish hookline before dropping into a huge drum break which will tear the dancefloor into pieces when the kick gets back in. “bad choice” features a massive walking jazz-bassline, supplemented by wasted long breaks and tripped-out samples, perfect for the later hours ..

dj support: endymion, dj d, giangy (ex stunned guys), manu le malin, broken rules, peaky pounder, the outside agency and many many more
finally the long awaited gpw010 is ready! once again the gunpowder rec. brings you an absolutly slamming release composed by 4 monster tracks that, following the typical gpw mission, provides various hardcore styles ready for all the dj bags out there, from mainstream to faster and industrial sounds. except for the already wellknown hit >dig it< created by gif phobia, you will find other three demoniac gems composed by the soldiers of gunpowder family, assembled to offer one of the most complete and interesting screaming hardcore vinyls of the year! yes, the gunpowder rec. is still here, fuck off the global economic crisis and keep the real underground noise alive!
this label is dedicated to hardcore music, raw sounds, noise, industrial beats, distortions, big and fat kicks!from mainstream to experimental, from climax floorfilla to dark influenced hard bases, this label is all about hardcore. every release contains different styles, every release is a surprise and every release can be played in various djsets, because there is ever at least one track good also for you.the logo is a restyled version of the old personal logo of gif phobia, now used for a more global and massive project! now shared with all the artists of gunpowder records.

caravans latest 12 inch finds jilt van moorst at the controls with two beautifully worked cuts, which also featured within octobers much lauded >recession vol. 1< mix. expect some cross-over appeal for the worlds of techno, dub-step and broken-beats. this is exactly the kind of dance floor sneakiness we ve come to love and expect from the caravan stable. totally hot.

once again another masterpiece from the dynamic reflection squad in your face! this time the spanish hermanos exium are responsible to represent the fourth coming release!
they smash down the door with the title track , >labyrinth<, a massive dancefloor killer with a big hit potential! with this track exium brings up oldschool memories with influences of their modern sound. this is exium at his best!
on the flipside, paul boex, mr. labelboss himself and his partner in crime marco rane, make their debut on the label with a soulfull remix of this original. with impressive releases on arms and naked lunch these guys prove once again that they are capable of bringin quality stuff to the floor. on the b2 exium comes up with a highly intelligent broken beat tune, called >plankton<. dave clarke already played this in his weekly >white noise< radioshow. big support!
once again an amazing 4th release from the dynamic reflection squad, let s pray for more of this pure quality stuff and keep our eyes on the the future. the scene need more labels like this which reflects the current techno movement and promises loads more of that sweet stuff in days to come.
dynamic reflection will represent only the true spirit of pure techno, they will put only the quality stuff back on the dancefloor!

perc trax returns with its 30th vinyl release with a split ep showcasing the works of both its newest and most established acts.
first up is ben gibson with 2 tracks that feature on his forthcoming perc trax album >in a realized luck of immanence<. both tracks instantly demonstrate what made jeff mills sign ben to his axis offshoot 6277. bens sound is a dense, atmospheric take on the now-classic uk techno sound of surgeon, regis, ruskin etc and both the rolling bass of >vanished between< and the sharp stabs of >wirklichkeit< prove that he is an artist to watch out for.
on the b-side label boss perc hooks up with the labels canadian connection metalogic to deliver 2 tracks that flit between broken beat and 4/4 rhythms with ease. both tracks feature an attention to detail that both perc and metalogic are known for with endless dubbed out synths and effects keeping the tracks interesting but never getting in the way of the crisp beats. these tracks have already been road tested around the world by perc in recent months and will be a key part of a launch party for this ep in toronto in october.

kai alcé returns to real soon with a new 3-track ep - his third release on the label following corner manuvers (2006) and broken headlights (2007). polyester static features two tracks at either end of kais stylistic spectrum plus a driving remix by house music legend chez damier. the title track is a classic mix of jacking synth bassline, rhodes piano chords, pitched up cowbells and scat vocals. at the other end of the spectrum, born a day after is another great example of kais deep, drowsy, beautifully constructed minimalism. on the flip, chez damier remixes polyester static, heading straight for the dancefloor with a rolling bassline, stabbing chords and submerged vocal - irresistible pure house music in the best tradition! kai alcé is an atlanta-based dj and producer with roots in detroit and new york. he has previous releases on track mode, late night essentials, real soon & moodymanns mahogani music and in 2008 launched his own label ndatl muzik

say the name lil dave and an ingenue of class and aural distinction comes to mind. lil dave channels the far reaches of the soul, all the while effortlessly combining taste, groove, and appeal with todays technology. although his roots are in hip-hop, lil dave is most widely known for his electronic escapades through house, broken beat, brazilia, acid jazz, funk and uk-inspired soul and rare groove. through these genres, lil dave defines his signature sound.
on any given day, lil dave can be found behind the boards producing, in the crates digging, at the beats grinding, at the turntables creating. with demeanor calm and levels tuned, lil dave brings crowds from philly to rome and the world over to a fever pitch, leaving them parched for more. he takes great delight in pleasing his treasured following and making them happy through the power of djing.
whether it be through showcasing rarefied gems on his legendary radio program or providing sonic leaflets as 1/5 of the multifaceted illvibe collective, lil dave has the talent, drive, and the penchant for the art of moving butts.
simply stated, lil dave is the future of the funk!

some sublime athmospheric techno tracks that go somewhere between dubstep, detroit techno and broken beat / garage. roof light did an excellent job on this 4 track ep with tracks that are light but full of emotion and athmosphere. radiance is for sure one of the high lights with its minimal funky bass line and cut up beats and massive strings layered on top. around here is the main track with its 90s two step rhythm and its deep athmospheric sounds and vocals. ltj bukem goes dubstep? not sure who is the producer... but if its a debut its pretty impressive. great release! must have for all the martyn and 2562 fans!

release no. 4 on the german important corestyle label, this time presented by two major artists of the industrial core scene: unnatural selection & forsaken is dead, well known for their great releases on labels like meta4, hard kryptic records, industrial strength, six feet underground and many more! this top producers offer in total 6 slammin tracks which vary from hard techno influenced sounds to raw & dark industrial pounders. the track >waking the tyrants device< was already part of the latest symp.tom compilation (life below 20hz) and the massive track >twilight of the idols< is currently rockin the hard floors with dj support from broken rules, stormtrooper, catscan and the relic. again a terrific 12 inch, this label is getting stronger with each release!

remerge started in early 2007 and quietly set the precedent for the current old skool influenced recordings. initially, the concept was to re-interpret old rave records and rebuild the samples into modern day hardcore classics. over the last two years, the series has slowly come to it s logical conclusion with two original recordings, which retain the essence of æ92, but remain relevant to the sound of 09. amenyall is produced by dj wasp, a pseudonym for one of the most revered and consistent producers of electronic music over the last 16 years. expect the usual formula to be broken, crushed and recompiled into something truly unique. >wasp< described it as >the track i wanted to make 15 years ago< and we are really proud to be able to release it. >terror overdrive< by agt rave cru is on the flipside and is without question, one of the toughest, most manic records you re likely to hear all year. wild stabs, full juno hoover workouts, ruff breaks and one of the greatest intros to a track ever, this really is the real deal.

the third in struts inspiration information studio collaboration series brings together an intriguing pairing between one of africas great bandleaders, mulatu astatke, with the next level musicianship of the heliocentrics collective from the mighty roster of stones throw / now again. known primarily through the successful ethiopiques album series and the film soundtrack to jim jarmuschs ?broken flowers, mulatu astatke is one of ethiopias foremost musical ambassadors. his selfstyled ethio-jazz sound flourished during the swinging addisÑ era of the late 60s as he successfully fused western jazz and funk with traditional ethiopian folk melodies. the heliocentrics have become known as one of the uks foremost free-thinking collectives of musicians, inspired by a wide palette covering sun ra, james brown, david axelrod and all manner of psych, afro and eastern sounds. the collective have featured on records by madlib and dj shadow. now a fixture within the stones throw / now again roster, they forged their own genre-breaking directions in the astral analogue groove on their 2007 debut album, out there. a number of tour dates around the release and headline slots at festivals throughout 2009 have been confirmed.

absolute madness from immerse here, as october is released from his minimal techno day centre to wreak havoc amongst the dubsteppers. elephants is a pretty appropriate name for the a, as bongo loops and ominuous machine noises are summarily flattened by the phasing bass crunch and trumpeting midrange. add a dash of running breakbeat to the mix and you have a strange yet effective dancefloor worrier. flipside, medium opts for broken techno stylings, simmering pads and clattering percussion setting the scene for the tense main event. 8/10 recommended review by diccon c/o idjmagazine

2002 classic!! comes in 12inch / 7inch package!!

1998 classic!! downtempo/broken beat house tracks!!

development music is back with release number two, an ep featuring vocals from croatian sensation yannah valdevit (eddie meets yannah - compost/sonar kollektiv) and an eclectic package of productions & remixes from two of the uk s hottest production talents: deep house maestro atjazz and broken beat innovator domu.

tony nwachukwu is a pioneer and his musical roots go way back. he was the mastermind behind attica blues on the legendary mo wax label and has produced wonderful music which is still timeless. remixes for people like unkle, macy gray and even duran duran prove how incredible he is. at the red bull music academy he teaches his skills to young talented producers and has established an interesting night at londons plastic people called cdr where they only play unreleased music. cdr has also worldwide events. with burnt progress he gives young producers the chance to release their music on his label. his first ep for drumpoet is championing his big love for techno(logy) and equipment in general and underlines the great musical knowledge and open-mindedness of this forgotten legend he is! the ep has already huge support from some of the best djs around and the quality of all three tracks whether it is the detroit-ish t time too the twisted outta ere or the broken flowin is impossible to ignore!

2003 journey into nitelife by kenny hawkes!!

trademark is the collaboration of tony reeves and tundra records labelmate loki. formed in 2000, the trademark project blends electronic studio craft with the live influence of their years playing jazz. trademarks output ranges from chillout through breakbeat to deep house and even drum and bass, but always with the fusion of deep jazzy chords, rolling beats and searing synths that define their style.
ia2 showcases all kinds of broken beats and trademark here provide another 3 varied tracks, with great support all round. new frontiers is a funky, upbeat broken dancey track and has had loads of support from promos. great progression through the track and some great riffs and percussion. outworld has been compared to early earth stuff from bukem and cafe del mar stuff, deep broken beats and sunny pads, great arrangement. lovely deep bass and textures. south central is a more straight up broken track, probably the most chilled of the bunch live live sounding bass and a nice deep vibe.

trademark is the collaboration of tony reeves and tundra records labelmate loki. formed in 2000, the trademark project blends electronic studio craft with the live influence of their years playing jazz. trademarks output ranges from chillout through breakbeat to deep house and even drum and bass, but always with the fusion of deep jazzy chords, rolling beats and searing synths that define their style. this year sees the pair return to their roots with some deep, tech-house grooves for the discerning clubber.
ia stands for 4/4 beats and the label starts with a bang with three great and quite different 4/4 tracks for many deep and tech floors, and tropic of capricorn for more chilled moments. elevator is crisp deep/tech house which slowly builds and just rocks! with a wicked solid deep bassline too that keeps things really groovy. jack o diamonds also has that clean crisp sound and groovy bass with synth stabs and lots of funk for loads of different dancefloors. its a bit more upbeat than elevator and also has wicked deep bass to keep peeps movin! saturn 5 is deeper, darker, subtle and just a massive deep phat sound which is totally awesome on any decent system, wonderful deep textures and pads - just really lush. tropic of capricorn is a deep detroity broken beat track that compliments the others. crisp production again and not too cluttered, it does what it needs to and works in many different situations.

future classic continues its momentum with the future classic attractions 12-inch sampler from a full-length compilation of the same name previewing the immense quality of talent emerging from australian shores. first up come the soulful broken beats of eddit, known for his solid 12Æs on equatorial and freestyle records. the a2 rumpski is a hip house jam from meem with a chunky bassline dropping in the second half of the track reminiscent of early morgan geist. flip and we are treated to mutual sigh, a sublime late night production by deepchild (following up his recent blackness of the sea classic) in collaboration with gauche. touch sensitive concludes the sampler with body stop, a standout slow burner of new school disco deepness. look out for the future classic attractions mix cd featuring 12 exclusive tracks mixed by nathan mclay, a quality overview of the bourgeoning australian scene.

the make up the break up is the first release on bruno pronsatos own thesongsays label. its the longest track in his catalog (38 minutes), and an even deeper excursion into his stylized harmony. this track was originally a track uncompleted while making, æwhy cant we be like us. revisiting it roughly a year ago, bruno began to reword it. what began as simple attempt to create an ep track out of it became a monster. what monster you ask? in a few words, the monster that is brunos love of musicality and sound design. muscially speaking, we are on a ride somewhere between a slithery house track and a drugged out night out in chelsea, new york in the 60s - and thats a good thing because we get the entirety of the ride: the ups, the downs, the clouded mentality, the broken heart and perhaps the mended one. its happy, its sad - its something that you can dance to, but most importantly, its music that we think you can revisit for many years, as it somehow reflects us, our lives. a playful and extended journey through love and disaster, or at least the soundtrack to it.

the first project from the forthcoming art bleek collaborations album, back again is a disco mashup with a summer feel that gets things moving on this ep. with art bleek?s signature groove on the bassline, combined with the trademark li?ll bo tweak groove this one is sure to be a winner!on the b side is boogies gonna get ya which is reminiscent of the earlier li?ll bo tweak remix of art bleek?s between yesterday & tomorrow which was the first project of the trevor loveys & chris belsey production team back in 2006. dancefloor beats and a smooth 80?s harmony delivers room 3 soul with room 1 beats.

kay suzuki, a london-based japanese producer and dj, has grown up surrounded by quality music since his whole family love music. he s influenced by music with social / cultural background of its time and place such as soul, jazz, funk, afro-beat, latin, house, broken beat, detroit techno, and everything in between or beyond. dubbed ?the hardest working japanese producer/ dj in london, kay isn t about any particular genre of music - or whether it s electronic or live, but rather about the grooves that makes bodies and hearts move. he makes this magic happen through his own night and label called b i p o l a r , which came from his philosophy towards art and human sense.

on their introductory minus ep, click box offers a refreshing return to a bygone era of classic instrumentals, full of experimentation and passion generated by that ongoing love affair between man and machine. berlin shades starts out in a jittery minimal fashion but soon dives much deeper as the tough electro bassline expands and contracts dragging the dancer to and fro. the cascading hook and in-your-face sci-fi synth motif add a sense of tongue-in-cheek drama to a dynamic arrangement that incorporates steep inclines, sharp drops and snaking pathways. as the short staccato bass riff gains momentum and the hook comes round for the second time you just know somethings lying in wait and the boys certainly dont disappoint. lost road is anything but a blind alley, kicking off with some low-slung interplay between a two-note bassline and a whiplash snare that dishes out a serious spanking. hi-hats fizz across the audio spectrum, cleverly pitching up and down before a drunken bass sequence ushers in the main section with its sliding, twisted synth distortions primed for surprise and immediate disorientation. once all the elements are in play, the fun really starts with so many objects of interest competing for attention. the arrangement is pulled and pushed to great effect extracting maximum effect from this tough little unit. more electro flavour to the fore as the loose, broken beat intro and robot sounds of some toys make for some slick moves on the dancefloor. the retro synth riffs and dark spiralling pads conjure up images of some early 80s lab full of computer kids in white coats twiddling knobs on huge mainframe monoliths. the bouncing bass and analogue belches make this a must for all retro-tastic electro-boogie fans. the theme continues over into voxer as rising filtered bass tones playout over another trademark click box drum pattern, this time doused in heavy reverb and delay. an array of analogue bleeps, screams and laser beams keep the motor ticking over.

adult only is back for a deep house release with lots of chicago house inflections and three unique cuts, all shaped differently for the players choice. blue brunch by catwash is a floor knocking club jam, powerful and atmospheric, the elements arestrategically placed and prepped for the full vocal hook thats followed by a really cool airy drop out, leaving the dancer ready for more. excellent concept, delivered with brilliance. seth troxler remix has a classic fliter disco inflection loved from globals players straight out of chicagos most renowed sound. broken down with a guitar bass wind down in the middle, he dubs the vox for more classic arrnagements inside the already wound up groove. fabio giannelli & mirco violi - blues brunch remix is accented on the vocal hook, used as a nagging hook set along a solid tribal rhythm that really gives the jazzy vocal style a fresh step for originality.

after setting 2007 alight with his award winning debut solo album a mind of its own karizma returns with the highly anticipated sequel: a mind of its own version 2.0 the upgrade! karizma continues to defy categorization as he moves between his customarily ferocious club bangers through downtempo burners, atmospheric soundtracks and even smoothed out soul with featured vocalists monique bingham, fruity and djinji brown on rap duty. karizmas trademark fusion of raw electronic grooves transcend through the house, broken, dubstep and so called funky house scenes, his raw style influencing beatmakers across the genres. karizma has been putting in the work in 2008 tearing up dancefloors the world over from on a mind of its own v2.0 the upgrade karizma has raised the bar once again as he continues to find new ways to rock clubs, cars and headphones worldwide.

for the latest soulful installment from nysoul records we have called upon the incredible talents of some of the best house music producers in the game: karizma (r2, defected, basement boys), the fanatix (bbe, soul heaven, sfere) & ceramic (broadcite, unique ). they each have given the killer broken beat track >believe in something< by mr bongos greymatter the house treatment. this incredible song is refitted as a 4/4 banger and has already been rocking tastemaker dancefloors around the world. karizma strips the vocal down and maximizes the percussive elements in his mix, whilst both the fanatix & ceramic lay down lush instrumentation and keys, pushing the uplifting vocals to the forefront of their respective interpretations. support from the likes of osunlade, phil asher, eddy meets yannah, dj disciple, kev beadle, simbad, ian friday, dj romain, aaron ross, neil pierce, marlon d, master kev, souled...

this release is the first part of a remix series, which will bring the mellow atmosphere of alifs album to the club floors and lift it to another level. chloe impressively emphasizes her experimental potential by remixing alif trees reality in a quite dark, but still pushing way. different layers of vocals decorate the rather broken minimal house track and transfer it to a floor filling anthem. the renowned dutch producer-/dj-team tj kong & nuno dos santos already demonstrated their ability to create soulful but still deep and pushing house music. through their past releases on compost black label, such as the tranentrekker/dropout û maxi or the single merging which features vocals by house legend robert owens, the international demand for all kinds of collaboration with the talented tag team increased noticeably.

new artists on bombay, chicagos j & j soultempo come with a strong gospel influenced late night slammer for the dance floor. featuring vocals from the renowned terry moore combined with the soulful chicago acid house production of j & j soultempo, this release has a real early nineties murk style deep house sound with modern production. jason ferguson jaycee and jere mcalllister are emerging from a strong community of the new generation of producers and musicians based in chicago that will be turning heads in this genre. some kinda good agrees with the new york vibey heads as well as the chicago and detroit kids with powerful vocals and lyrics jelled with an infectious dirty groove and smooth pads, pure classic house.

from storsveden, sweden, here comes again, for the second time on april77 imprint ... *drumroll* ... the pets!

new polish label neural network kicks off in fine style with two tracks from dominik muller, already known for his furanum records label and two from label owner stoq, his first vinyl outing and sure to be not his last. the style here is dark, atmospheric industrial techno of the highest order. for fans of bas mooy, grovskopa, gunjack etc.. this is fresh new material and a must have!

in a subterranean tunnel, halfway between las vegas and new york is a small after hours venue where the walls are covered in red velvet and the floor littered with dreams and broken promises. over the soundsystem is the trace of a groove, deep and stark, cut into a vinyl that was already worn down before it was played the first time. welcome to the afterparty that never finishes. be careful where you put the drink!

grischa lichtenberger is a new artist on raster-noton. for >treibgut< he recorded sounds from the world around him like a sliding tabletop, the noise of a radiator or the humming of a broken device. by means of digital manipulation these sounds are transformed into sound-giving instruments

another brand new release from the audio assault kitchen! for catalogue number 033 labelowner jeroen liebregts delivers a true bomb. his track hunter/grazer consists of heavy driving beats and huge synths working together to devastate any dancefloor. we re very proud to welcome a new name to the audio assault family, and not the least one too! techno veteran luke slater reworked the original track into an absolute killer version under his planetary assault systems peudonym, a future classic in his trademark style! another new artist to release on this label is a new project by jeroen in cooperation with maarten hoogenboom called sinecure, their contribution is a melodic, broken beat version of the original track. to close this release we re happy to welcome back christian wunsch on the label, he made us a wonderful grinding dark rework of the track, a must-have for fans of his work.

mit frisch geoelten ketten und maximierter feuerkraft pfl?gt der maroon panzer so vernichtend wie noch nie durch die metal botanik!

tracks taken from the >surfaces of a broken marching band< album.anticipate label head ezekiel honig makes his initial appearance for the imprint, with his first album since 2006s scattered practices (released on microcosm music). in addition to working on the release at hand, ezekiel has been concentrating on moving anticipate through its first two years of existence, and >surfaces of a broken marching band< is as much a statement on the label as a whole as it is a reflection of his current working process.

selected advent deal. - this debut release on new imprint numbercult is sure to make waves, pulling no punches with this weighty production. the series hits off with a anonymous artist (which most likely is not making his debut here, judging on the production skills). the a side kicks off landlines, 11 minutes of driving deepness, an overdriven stabbing subbass and solid percussion give the track monstrous bottom end with the hypnotic lead line almost vanishing in the vastness. this could be descriped as a kind of mid 90s techno... the rawer side of basic channel or fcom. an absolute sexy monster track that keeps pushing forward and remains its funky almost dubby drive. strong! from the b side clonic is a driving mills esque x 103 ish assault, layering discordant acid lines to produce an intense and relentless track, broken only once with soaring beautiful strings. a side is essential! the b side only for the headstrong. a great start for this new label from glasgow releasing limited releases of high calibre deep techno from a dynamic collective of producers. a label grounded on the basics of techno with an open mind to the future. and what a great start. check!!!

created as the main vehicle for delivering paolo mojo productions, oosh was one of the labels of 2008. championed consistently by pete tong on radio 1, including an essential new tune and essential mix this year, paolo mojos production profile has risen spectacularly, gaining momentum on the back of nightlaw, brooksong, the dancer, sirena, interstellar and home having broken new ground on previous ep (deus ex machina / que loucura de som) with a fierce technoinspired sound that received support from felix the housecat, joey beltram, marco bailey and justin robertson, oosh moves on to a round dozen with two more peak-time tracks.

strong phunkin techno remixes by alexi delano, seth troxler, mike bryant, jpls !!

minus has released a first rate selection of home grown artist albums over the past 18 months, with heartthrob, false and gaiser all creating long players of real substance and this trend is set to continue in 2009 with arguably the label’s most significant release of recent times. louderbach’s long awaited second album autumn represents another jump in the evolutionary cycle of minimal techno, having developed from the largely instrumental project that gave us enemy love into a fully-fledged song based outfit. as a result, autumn has a much deeper feel than its predecessor and indeed breaks new ground, with the dark metaphors of gibby miller’s often chilling vocal performances fitting hand-in-glove with the ominous landscapes and broken architecture that troy pierce constructs so effectively. drawing on shared influences such as bauhaus, coil and joy division, the duo have conceived an album of emotional depth and exquisite detail, appropriating the best elements of these early-eighties pioneers and reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens to achieve a perfect balance of style and content. it’s the result of an unspoken understanding that spans thousands of miles from their respective homes in l.a. and berlin and this distant intimacy is a naturally occurring theme throughout the album, manifesting itself as dark, twilight tales of melancholy romance, burning obsession and the slow, disintegration of desire