following recent releases on nick curlys 8 bit and steve bugs poker flat imprints respectively, carlos joins the electronique family for his latest ep instantly hitting the mark with some chunky tech house grooves across the 2 original cuts. remixes are supplied by legendary french producer jef k and viva musics detlef

simon garcia joins the freerange fold for their 196th release where he delivers two brilliant originals that seem to encapsulate the labels sound perfectly. the spanish producer has slowly but surely built his reputation over the last few years with quality releases on guy gerbers supplemental facts, rippertons perspectiv and most recently steve bugs poker flat recordings.

2014 has been a great year so far for upon.you co-founder marco resmann so far with dj-sets all over the place, a highly praised rework for vince watson and a full-on solo ep on steve bugs poker flat both rocking crowds to critical acclaim whilst his very own label upon.you is firing from all cylinders.

its been over half a year since youand:themachines album behind first saw the light of night. now its time to presents a nice remix package with some of the favourite artists of martin.

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its been over half a year since youand:themachines album behind first saw the light of night. now its time to presents a nice remix package with some of the favourite artists of martin.

liverpools andy ash has been releasing finely crafted, authentic house music for a number of labels over the past few years, including appearances on stillove4music, kolour and quintessentials. here he joins steve bugs dessous imprint and drops some of his best work yet - four slices of deep and raw house grooves.

not one to revel too much in the limelight, johannes brecht prefers to ply his trade in the shadows – fitting for his oceandeep productions. the stuttgart native marks his first outing on steve bugs inimitable poker flat recordings with an exceptionally atmospheric ep sure to make its mark with the deeper end of the dj fraternity.

german techhouse producer marco riemann is back on imola-music with*klangzeit*, cooperation with internationally known producer someone else! after two releases on steve bugs pokerflat, *klangzeit* is now marcos latest releases on his own label imola-music which he manages together with the cologne producer jens zimmermann. all tracks on *klangzeit* are straight forward minimal-/techhouse stuff which are clearly oriented to clubs peaktime. the beats and hooklines are stripped down to the minimal bones which sucks you into its groove from the first kick drum beat.

poker flat recordings has long held a talismanic role within the house and techno underground - responsible for countless classic moments and pursuing a vision that propels the scene ever forward. here, dutch dj and producer wouter de moor continues this rich tradition, dropping an essential release for steve bugs ever-important imprint. the lectures ep features the words and wisdom of the ultimate djs dj and king of the underground - theo parrish.

klute returns with a sneak peak from his forthcoming 7th album.best bits not over showcases klutes harder side with a rip tearing floor killer thats been causing hell all over the place. just one tiny slice of the impending album due to land in the autumn. for the flip klute has invited invaderz to take on one of his most popular tunes, take a breath from his 3rd lp lie cheat & steal. having taken a break to concentrate on their work with dego & bugs in the attic, invaderz have returned to d&b with a vengence with forthcoming releases on metalheadz, ram, commercial suicide & c.i.a. extremely limited copies of smokey-coloured black & clear vinyl, inserted randomly.

martin landsky needs little introduction his services to the cause of house and techno have been well documented, particularly through his long and fruitful collaboration with steve bugs poker flat label. always willing to take chances, landsky continues this legacy with what might be the fiercest assault of the dancefloor of the year get ready for ekko trax.

>a blink of an eye< is the long awaited successor with 10 tracks of future funk. ranging from the nastiness of >jump bugs< to the fragile beauty >ray & claire< its classic syclops all the way. produced by maurice fulton.

steve bug returns with a brilliant set of killer reworks from his much-lauded noir album. no adjustments features the vocal talents of foremost poets, and remains one of the standout moments on the label boss enigmatic long player. where noir explored the themes of light and shade, it was always clear that no adjustments was one of the more straight up dance floor moments on there, and as such this release is definitely going to be thankfully received by djs.

fresh on the trail of this years exceptional long player ‘noir, steve bug returns with perhaps his most deep house-oriented track in a while ‘the long run.

razor sharp futuristic textures from the bristol based producer, dropping one of his deadliest eps to date. stratagalastico is an absolute bomb of machine-made dynamite, dark and deadly for those who like to lurk in the shadows. creepy shenanigans are most certainly the order of the day, but with that said, marco ends the ep with a deep, melodic piece titled bugs in the virus, a transcendent composition that enriches the stratagalastico experience and completes the package. killer!

uk stalwarts jamie anderson and owain k team up again for another sumptuous slice of contemporary house music on steve bugs dessous recordings.jamie anderson has been exploring and manipulating the links between house and techno for over 15 years, having released on numerous influential labels, both solo and as a collaborator with other top artists. but its his work with bristolborn hot-property owain k that is currently exciting discerning dancefloors worldwide. do you know, their latest collaboration, sees jamie and owain drop some serious sunshine grooves - shuffling hi-hats and a classic, chitown synth let you know that this is all about the good times. the spoken word vocal pays homage to forgotten jazz legends – the uplifting vibe sure to put a smile on the faces of dancers all summer long. jamie and owain switch it up on the other main track in this release.keep it pumping drops the tempo to 118bpm and digs its toes into the sand for a balearic-tinged nu-disco stomper. disco toms fire, the sub bass rumbles, and spacey synths and vocal samples wash over this expertly crafted sunrise/ sunset groove. a dub of do you know rounds off the release from this hugely talented combo

berlins alex niggemann is one of an exciting new run of artists to arrive on steve bugs established poker flat recordings, bringing fresh, high quality house music to the worlds dancefloors.

super digital traffik recordings of various artists ... the label is growing rapidly by offering great artists both on vinyl and digital. this ep demonstrates it with 4 big artists .. every track has a story .. and all make up this beautiful vinyl which moreover is supported by: laurent garnier, butch, david penn, michel cleis, paco osuna, hermanez, matt brown,rob mello, robert owens, rasmus faber, king britt, benji candelario, etienne de crecy, soul avenger, and many others

taken from the album bugs by gunne..

60 hertz presents the next warm and beautiful ep. ready for the spring! nicht nur draussen soll es endlich frühling werden. auch in den clubs und in unseren hertzen. legt den schwermut des winters ab und freut euch auf den frühling. wir erwachen aus dem winterschlaf und machen dort weiter wo wir aufgehört haben. der zweites release, unser zweiter frühling. 60hertz veröffentlicht die nächste scheibe für liebhaber von deeper und beseelter elektronischer musik. die neue ep002 >zweiter frühling< featured baumfreund und electroe bredefeld.

for the final of a season that was once again exploring the limits of party culture, maetrik celebrated an extraordinary energetic state of emergency for more than one hour. the resulting live cd is reflecting that matchless mixture of pumping deep house, energetic soul and adrenaline-enriched noise that maetrik presented already on such renowned labels from the likes of treibstoff from cologne, dumb unit and steve bugs audiomatique platform

martin landskys outstanding form continues with his latest release on poker flat recordings–his first outing on steve bugs label since his stunning contribution to the‚jack is back ep earlier this year. with over 10 years of association with the label, landsky is a poker flat mainstay - and with this release, its not hard to see why.the composer is an atmospheric tech-house work out that kicks off with a tight and funky groove, and then expands into an off-kilter dancefloor bomb, with nagging synth lines weaving their way through the taut, finely- tuned production. on the flip,moodmusic main-man sasse adds a dubbier take on the track, pushing the drums up in the mix and teasing out the acidic riffs to full effect. expertly building the tension, the track resolves itself in an epic breakdown.

greek producer and electronic music activist echonomist has been releasing distinctive and quality house music for years now, on esteemed labels frances time has changed or his own co-run vip label. an infectious blend of deep house fused with techy modern production has landed the up and coming producer on steve bugs dessous imprint with this, his debut ep for the label, featuring the vocal talents of berlin based upstart mz. sunday luv. lead track >real love< comes in various forms, the original being a vintage styled classic house jam, infused with sundays truthful treatise about love in all its forms. echonomists solid beats, chicago bassline and dramatic snare rolls make this a real showstopper. the track is then revisited in a more east coast slow jam style, full of lovingly produced details and warm summertime synth goodness. flemish talent san soda reworks >real love< into a real late night burner, bringing in a more european electronic vibe with heavy bass and climbing dramatic synths. perfect for the floor and the heavier moments, it complements the originals more old school aesthetics perfectly.

here comes the master on carillon also known as alessio mereu. with an ep that soon will be released on steve bugs legendary pokerflat imprint, alessio delivers to our label a single really different from his typical style and approach to electronic music ... hot as hell!
first on the a side we have >hot - spot< a track with a taste of electronic and latin vibes with psychedelic voices and a solid groove.
then we have alex cellers version (cecille - area remote) that takes the main sense of the track and rebuilts it for a very stylish version rich of percussions and emotionality.
for the b-side we have >fire - hot<, a groovy club track for peak times with spoken vox sample from black poetry that really reminds the 80s rap style from the ghetto.

we welcome a newcomer to the audiomatique roster as talented brazilian producer wehbba comes to the fore with the glorious >3days<. wehbba has explored many zones of the tech-house genre and now brings his expertly polished beats to steve bugs pioneering label. the groovy, sample-laden beats of >3days< are a tribute to that very special 60s festival of fun and music.

daniel dexter is the latest new talent to emerge as part of the poker flat crew. after some success with his strong, futuristic productions on exploited records, the berlin based producer has found a new home in steve bugs modern house magnate. the moody, storming >no house for old men< is a superb example of daniels talents. synth-heavy, dramatic and restrained, this slow burning houser lifts and climbs into spacey, ecstatic moments as its detroit influenced keys and carl craig-esque peaks bring it home. the groovy >who knows motorcity< works a simple yet addictive theme in a powerful pop-house moment, especially designed for summertime evening action. clean, bright percussion and rubbery synths flavour this delightful second course! the deeper, hypnotic tones of >the other day< have an almost soundtrack quality as subtle key changes and detailed sound design take this track into more subterranean realms. melancholic yet positive in its resolution, this is future house music in its prime!

a true master of the deeper arts, phonique has, since his first steps into the world of production back in the early 2000s, become synonymous with and eulogised for his beautifully cultured productions. labels such as simple, buzzin fly, souvenir and of course systematic have all played host to his music, but it s his work for steve bugs dessous imprint for which he is most renowned. first up is phoniques solo production, >2 my jungle< which sees him step into jacking tech-house territory. lovely open hi-hats are paired with the punch of the kick drum. a trumpet riff enters the fray, backed by the grooving throb of the bassline. its vocal samples are twisted and filtered throughout as phonique creates a wonderfully trippy summer anthem. on the flip he teams up with desolat badboy, guti. still riding high on the wave of support for his fantastic debut album >patio de juegos<, the argentinian producer phonique show just how much fun they can have in their electronic playground. beautifully deep and with a lush rhodes melody, >divertimento< entices us with its sultry summer vibes. a polar opposite, yet complete match to the a-side

10 releases strong, poker flat digital has become an important wing of steve bugs acclaimed, cutting-edge label. determined to keep quality levels as high as ever and offer yet more choice to the labels fans, a heavyweight cast starred in this latest chapter of the poker flat story. this special 12 inch release gathers 4 of the highlights from the labels catalogue so far.

this is a record that lives up to its name with spacious and cinematic arrangements, layers of subtle percussion, and at times an impenetrable wall of found sound.

maetriks cocoon debut >snorkel< on the 7th edition of the 10 inch series belongs without doubt to the most successful tracks of the past year and is an essential track in the clubs since then, thanks to its matchless mixture of powerful deep house and noise. eric estornel aka maetrik is, however, definitely not a newcomer. with a large number of releases on such prestigious labels from the likes of treibstoff from cologne, dumb unit and steve bugs audiomatique platform, the texan-born and now resident of valencia has proven to be one of the most reliable protagonists at the interface between straight dark house, dub and funky techno. estornels aim was to stick to this recipe when he made his his first cocoon solo maxi: >crush on me< and >push< are two absolute masterpieces and are representative for estornels unique style, using hallucinogenic vocals, hypnotic beats and a power that is deep and latently noisy at the same time to put the dancefloor over the edge of insanity. with his third album >life index<, released on the london-based label crosstown rebels, and with other releases on guy gerbers supplement facts platform and on get physical, this spring seems to be totally under estornels sign

glass candy return with a brand new 12-inch single – italians first record of 2010. includes the cuts >feeling without touching< (video mixx and instrumental mix), >sugar & whitebread< (regular and instrumental versions), >covered in bugs< and >shine like gold & diamonds<. features full-color two-sided insert and lyric sheet and full-color sleeve

slamming steve bug techhouse rmx , plus two groovy tasnadi originals

tigerskin aka alex kruger is certainly one of the most prolific artists releasing electronic music these days. his tigerskin alias has released music on a plethora of respected platforms, far and wide across the spectrum of electronic music labels. now we happily welcome him to audiomatique, steve bugs imprint designed to support the techier, more intense end of his eclectic love of house and techno.

andrade is the fresh faced insurgent whos been pulling at the hearts and ears of listeners ever since his debut release on the french label time has changed last year. now, in only a short time the young man has built his sound so that it captured the attention of steve bugs dessous imprint. the pumping, disco storm that is face de bouc is like taking a ride down the street into funkytown centre! lazy, swinging beats underpin a monster baseline track that lifts and builds as hot horns and cosmic elements become intwined in the mysterious narration. fellow french power player d julz remixes‚..de bouc in his typical upfront and hi quality style. urgent, dubbed fragments of party house phase in between flashing, energetic percussion. housemusic 2010. the tight grind of old rules is a perfect companion to these two monsters, then. operating on devious, dead funky sub levels its a tight and modern take on stab laden house classicism.

one of the uk leading purveyors of funky, underground and cutting-edge house, burnski steps up to bat once again with >me and you< - his latest 12 inch for dessous. after recent outings under steve bugs poker flat imprint, as well as an amazing remix of gamal kabars >4 lally< on the new poker flat digital platform, our man continues his story with 2 up-front originals house cuts dripping with class.
trickling, throbbing and swirling around an excitable voodoo house percussion track, the haunting vocal snippets and midnight synth hooks of >me and you< combine and build to a veritable crescendo. understated, cool and collected, its a mature track that finds its roots firmly in the tech-tribal house patch, yet reaches out in the beyond with freaky, funky vibes throughout!
>the light< kicks off with a suitably burnsksi-esque groove, slowly unfolding into a jacking, bouncy and fresh classic houser. airy, playful and glistening with the morning sun of a new day, the track doesnt let go of the night however and makes for a real late-doors burner. no-nonsense quality house music for those who know.

big with: anthony collins, nick curly, mathias kaden, reboot, rozzo, deepchild, d julz, lars behrenroth ...
a new curl curl 12 inch is on the horizon: distance learningwith various artists. simon flowers latest rise on steve bugs poker flat is backed up by this new track >eyes and teeth<: firmly aimed at moving the modern house floor.

stl is the production alias of stephan laubner who has been releasing material under a variety of pseudonyms on labels likeperlon, smallville, styrax and his own something records imprint over the past decade. stephans productions are like fine wine, they develop, mature and get better with age. his past releases have gained support and charts from detroit luminaries like derrick may & theo parrish to the berghain collective, ben klock, marcel dettmann & steffi. his recent licensing of silent state on cassys new simply devotion mix on cocoon, ames fabric mix, steve bugs the lab and earning the number 1 spot ingroove magazines chart all speak volumes about the level of love and passion he puts into his productions. with stephans check mate he pays homage to a sound we simply adore, a musical conceit only a select few understand, hand crafting his sounds with a variety of analog signal processors, vintage synthesizers and a loving touch reminiscent of the early deepchord years. this is one to treasure, made for repeat listening

huge remix package from steve bugs new album features donnacha costello, ribn, simon flower, motor city drum ensemble, sven tasnadi

for more than 15 years now, steve bug is known for influential track somewhere in between house, techno and minimalism. with his very good sense for the energy of self-limitation, bug has set standards when it comes to the funk of modern sound geometry, especially with his imprint poker flat recordings. milestones such as >loverboy<, >monsterbaze< or >wet n dry< are now essential elements of the history of electronic dance music. only a few weeks after the release of his fourth album collaboratory, bug even tops that one with this 12 inch on cocoon: while look whos stalking obviously refers to steves close relation to the raw energy of u.s. house in between chicago trax and detroit, using driving hand claps, percussions and nasty vocals, the flipside zero balance could pass as a vision of how far you can reduce techhouse to the essence of a bass line. also here, short vocal loops - besides the fast-moving elements - complete a sensibility that makes bugs tracks such high quality music for a very long time now.

3rd in the series of samplers taken from steve bugs >the lab 02< selection on nrk music.

time for round 3 in our recent celebration of dessous classics past, present and future… this time we have 3 hot remixes, courtesy of steve bug, langenberg and ripperton, re working tracks from the discowboys, two armadillos and phonique respectively...

soulful deephouse album by hamburg based vincenzo, made for steve bugs dessous imprint in 2002.

mit >collaboratory< kommt bugs erstes neues album heraus seit 2002. aesthetisch und lebendig kommt jeder dieser tracks mit warmen und erfrischenden sounds daher, sodaß wir nun wissen, was wir die ganze zeit vermißt haben! featuring cassy, cle, donnacha costello & gigi...

after a string of highly regarded releases on home label 20:20 vision, uk producer moodymanc aka danny wards strongly original sound and taste for the party has now brought his music to german shores…. his freakily percussive warehouse tool >preacher (bum bum drum dub)< recently featured on steve bugs bugnology 3 mix, and steve was so into moodymancs stylings he simply wanted more!! >snore (dubba dub)< is a finely crafted tribal edged beast, full with invigorating percussive elements, haunting vocal sustains and mancs now trademark dubba-dub stutters. its a roomfilling club tool, infused with the all buzz of a rio carnival, and indeed the warehouse jack of the uks rich northern club scene. switching musical zones slightly, but of course not compromising on quality, >next song< takes us into the darker, deeper and more playful of moodymancs acidic heritage. as a regular dj at the legendary back 2 basics club in leeds, this fellow certainly knows a thing or two about working the floor, and this cut will rock it with equal amounts of deepness and naughtiness! the original, more blissed-out version of ‚snore‘ is also included, which really shows off the musician skills behind wards productions. this real celebration of house is characterised by razor sharp percussion and tastefully soulful synth work, evolving and morphing into a dreamy yet energetic trip… quite a package!

clinks next installation brings a new artist to its catalogue, featuring the work of new yorks acclaimed brooklynite, adultnapper. these tunes are loaded with buoyant percussion and peak-time concepts via synthesizer sampling and manipulation, hence the title, >borrowed keys<. adultnapper is most recently noted for his highly publicized mix compilation and release on steve bugs label, audiomatique, and in addition to clink he has work coming up on pokerflat and crosstown rebels. he is also the owner of the ransom note imprint, and through many years of dedication to the nyc tech-house/minimal scene, he has become a new york underground icon. he first captured our eyes nearly 7 years ago for his insanely popular sunday boat parties in manhattan, titled matter:/form, which later became a tech-house imprint featuring many of the uk icons such as terry francis and eddie richards

after their ass kickin remix for matthias meyer on liebe/detail and the last singles on sasses mood music and was not was, boogie drama celebrate their debut release on systematic recordings. boogie drama (what a great name, he?) is a collaboration of the three protagonists from milan, italy, leaded by magazini generali resident dj lele sacchi. their biggest hit record so far has been the bassline monster >sardoz< on soundplant which has been featured amongst others on the first volume of steve bugs >bugnology< compilation!

eine hypnotische bassline garniert mit leicht köchelnden acid geblubber führt uns ins zentrum von techno! incl gui boratto remix, reminds us of steve bugs legendary loverboy! support von stephan bodzin, perc, tobi neumann, mihalis safras, jeff samuel, superpitcher, gabriel ananda

electronic robot funk from barcelona. golden bug has released three singles on gomma which got amazing feedback from djs like prins thomas, jori hulkkonen, shit robot and digitalism. golden bugs fourth single for gomma is exactly what you expect from the much talked about dj: a superheavy dirty disco bomb

third ep from this old skate buddy of the ed banger guys who develops an own extremly funky style of hip hop ghetto disco. the first two 12inchers created a huge hype on blogs such as bigstereo, headphone sex & slutty fridge. golden bugs 1st single was supported by many djs such as jori hulkonnen & cajuan and also featured as the opener on the latest dfa mixtape (mixed by shit robot)! golden bug is the king of ghetto disco! ...its the hardest hip hop disco you ever heard...booooom!