three is the magic number! as a matter of fact the third installment in the koop remix series brings you not only some more floor friendly reworks of everyone’s favourite transvestite jazzers but at least two sureshot bangers! on the a side we got the mighty drumlesson remix by christian prommer. the producer of fauna flash and voom:voom fame picks up the bonus beats of the album to transform them into a 7 minute tech jazz meets classic house workout that drags drum rhythm a kicking and screaming onto the dancefloor.the b side once again sees beanfields remix of i see a different you but this time sweet singer yukimi nagano gets left behind on the excursion to detroit. and yes, the much requested instrumental version sounds even better without the vocals! last but not least there is a nice version of lets elope by sirs also known as gucciman or daniel klein, co founder of flamingo discos. he pushes the right buttons to build a grooving deep house tune around the warm vocals of mikael sundin. so, lets elope today with koop

bart b mores newschool cuts e.p. brings that what your crowds wish for dancefloor dopeness, both with capital ds! shake starts of the package with that killer vocal, telling em to do just that. heavy hittin big room material!whieep is one of those y all ready for some hard jackin dubby roof shaker choons, to be played anytime, anywhere. we have cant handle this. give it up for some chicago! massive build up to one of the craziest breakdowns of theyear. and its rocking joints all over.keep a secret, theres a bonus track right here! and its killing em all

nice price deal !!! side a is a midtempo stormer with wall of sound percussion, massive synth bass, headrush atmospherics and raging, gorgeous keys by the insanely talented dan hastie. a slow build to a killer break and when that bass kicks back in, you re talkin maximum dancefloor havoc. 80s nyc boogie meets nudisco for a serious night out on the town. a1 is a remix by the electronic boogie band that aims straight for the knees and doesnt miss. the bazman and callum walker serve up a wicked dance tempo rework replete with a feisty, stripped down rhythm section, wide load bassline and italo esque arpeggiating keys and a neat arrangement to boot.

ext up on dj deeps deeply rooted house imprint is a sweet four track various artist ep of the highesst calibre. poker flats argy kicks off the festivities with a dope and quite deep number with shuffling hats, big storm noises, infectious and trippy synth riffs and big funky bass. it has an ame/innervisions vibe and has been getting plenty of plays from kerri chandler. next up prof delacroix provides a subterranean detroit flavored track with warm filtering strings that sound massive, delectable analog bass and sparse rhythms & drums. on the flip head straight for markus enochsons awa, a track for the deep defected heads for sure

g t m k is gregor tresher (datapunk /cocoon / great stuff) monika kruse ( terminal m /electric avenue) this melodic, minimal, hypnotic release with a good build up will prove itself on the dance floor is limited to 500 only (physical copies) no hype, no label its just about the musik

"this ep combines different periods of time. oldschool and newschool elements is the key element of a modern production, no matter if its nasa or both legends acquaviva & lützenkirchen to deliver a masterpiece that is functional in every possible way. sirens and oldschool stabs on one side, combined with electronic fierceness and drumming madness. the b-side "hurt me" is more agressive, sawtooth sounds modulating through every spectrum of frequencies. at least one will get your ears bleeding or just the mind blowing if youre lucky enough to survive. cologne based producer pierce gives the >satellite< original a new face with his remix. long synth build ups, reduced drumming and massive compression focus on the basic needs and desires of a rocking dancefloor: to celebrate a break, a melody and to freak out when it starts at zero again"

the two amsterdam based djs and producers onno & rocco mundo present their newest release on the lmr imprint.insanity defense:as the track leads in with some raw bass lines the summerish synths take the overhand and gets your head at a big partyon the beach.with influences from old school trance and progressive this track is just 100% nostalgic and can expect many support from a very wide range of djs.classified insanity:then its time for some more house action on the b side.this track begins with a smooth build up, followed by some grindin basslines.and just like in isanity defense theres also a summerish break here.

since 2000, d julz produced and released his tracks on labels such as dessous, ovum, brique rouge, se rial, 20/20 vision, paper, music for freaks and end recordings, and we are happy to present his latest tracks on poker flat. >runny< is a great euphonious, techy and percussive track around an alienated violin sound. the remix has been contributed by dan berkson and james what, who released already their >cantina< ep (pfr77) on poker flat. their mix comes in the typical berkson and what sound with warmer keyboard sounds and a groovy bassline. >sign< on b2 is a deep, but pushing tech-house tune with a great build-up. super-cool ep!

on the a side the bee low remix is a masterpieceof a remix that aims at moving people with hypnotic, repetitive grooves and fierce build ups. flip over for the original timothy l version and chev chelios an intensive track you wont forget as it haunts you with its whirring synths, a driving synthetic beat and an almost melancholic feel

and so we have, >irst_te?< the word is bay area fillmore slang for >thirsty?< worthy saw it painted on a fence somewhere and made a track about it. this could be a breakout year for worthy who has already had multiple plays on radio one of his >whistler< remix and >that funkin noise< from his digital label, katabatic. >irst_te?< is bouncy and fun and it sounds kind of like it was inspired by the band in the original star wars with the alien clarinet players and the blue elephant on keys. claude vonstroke takes it darker and more techno, with an epic sounding build that could fit into almost any set

stand up is a stormin track featuring an emotional vocal performance by brent st. clair over a deeply pounding groove that is enriched with a funked-up, bubblin bassline and harmonic keys, featuring cleverly inserted breaks and build-ups. central avenue s reworking turns the track into a funk drenched feel-good thumper with catchy keys that together with the vocals create an uplifting feeling. dario dattis comes up with an uplifting dub full of funky flavors guaranteed to rock any dancefloor

no, only in sweden definitely illustrates markus enochsons new journey in sound. no, only in sweden is aimed straight for peak time. more techy than markus previous productions, it is a killer house tune with stunning key stabs that build up to a climaxing riff. markus also decided to invite newcomer the subliminal kid to share a slice of this great 12. already hammered by gilles peterson and quoted as his kind of house music, the chord song is an instant classic that could be representing the new wave of house music where boundaries between house and techno are thin and the feel is definitely old school. huge tip !!!

bad mofo is a powerfull houser with catchy, crowd working, stab sounds in the build up. during the track a huge bassline that causes the dancefloor damage! caprice is filled up with percussive effects. the combination of the chords and crispy beats makes this track a huge club anthem! with massive support by sander kleinenberg, ali dubfire (deep dish) and max graham this release is one you cant miss

here comes the first split-12inch on phil e records, shared by jackmate and the dutch newcomer pitto. pitto is already famous in holland for his energetic livesets and his >moodengineering<-parties….this is his vinyl-debut! his track >aphex< is a timeless piece of techno with charming piano-licks and a decent build-up-arrangement, perfect at dawn! jackmate comes up with >nomads< , a 303 driven journey into the heart of his machine. this is a livetrack, raw and on point

return of one of the most prominent characters in house music elbee bad has been around for ever and with a discography that reaches from nu groove to gigolo has had his fair share in the developement of house music. now he stands in the limelight again with a versatile four tracker that gets already thumps up and plays by sven vaeth. victorious is offered in two mixes and if you like some beauty within your house the video mix is for you beautiful layers of strings, classic piano. a crowd favourite the epic build ups and drop ins over a stomping beat. the blazin brooklyn mix hits you from a tribal point of view it holds on to the beauty of orchestrated music with all the string backings in the mix but strikes with a harder, more percussive beat. the tribe vibe on the flip has elbee yelling on the mic asking over & over again do ya ll want this party started” accompanied by a stripped down, devasting beat the answer can only be yes. bonus track is conny, elbees tribute to fingers inc. the classic donnie sung by robert owens is reshaped from a mr. bad point of view and layed straight up over a famous dj falcon instrumental rough and rugged, just real house music

wings - another doubletracker from andrei zakharov aka an-2 on his own theomatic. this record as well as the previous >diva< is performed in diptych concept which means that both tracks have common elements and build perspectives to the same idea but from different points of view. slow, hardstepping and austere fatal version vs. light and bright vital version. musically both tracks is a versatile combination where funk and disco organically intergate the techno elements... support from sasse & c-rock

next up on oliver huntemanns label dance electric is ladomat artist and graphic designer ascii.disko aka daniel holc, mostly known for combining the dark & melancholic shades of wave & alternative rock to floor rocking electro trenched dance beats. >closer< is no exception from this rule, a super simple and keen bass upon some fierce drum programming build the perfect ground for his seductive vocals. incl club mix and arnaud rebotini (blackstrobe) remix

welcome to the debut-release from the 21 year old sebastian lohse from dresden/germany. two timeless pieces of deep drifting, detroit rooted techno you wouldnt image coming from a youngster whos started producing just two years ago!trombone starts off with a dark drone to be counterparted by charming string arpeggios and marimba lines over its full length.pure magic!the sparkling flow also takes all the time to build intensity, layering a grand piano and strings to one of the best tracks to start a dj set with

john is a great classic and deep house tune with nice chords and a cool build up which makes the track perfect for the dancefloor as well as for more relaxed moments sole channels finest mr v adds a fantastic remix he tweaked out the original with a bir more punch to the beat and added a spaced out keyboard solo

detroit s new >soundshift< imprint makes a stunning debut with this intoxicating two-tracker. opening up is the soultek remix of billy dalessandro s smashing >don t sleep< release (which was found in the many sets of dan bell, ame, annie mac & pete tong last month) this mix is nothing short of brilliant and will certainly capture the hearts and sets of all those mathew jonson or loco dice fans out there. it has a subtlety that really creeps up on you and before you know it you re tapping your feet and zoning out listening to the intricacies of the music. truly minimal, there are loads of space within the track which is somewhat similar to the original but still a world apart, particularly in the fantastically eerie synth programming. in the forefront of the song is the shimmering and haunting vocal loop, >don t sleep< which has an almost hypnotic effect. (think richie hawtin in closer) the melody of the title is a delicate affair which sips cocktails in the company of some nicely chosen whirring and echoing noises. the build is effected so subtly it verges on melancholy but halfway through a rumbling bassline, appregiated melody and backbeat hi-hat pattern announce a funkier escalation!!

>une pipe nest pas une pipe< is the grimey sex youll have in the corner of some dingy, rotten afterhour club. chugging build-up, mindfucking climax and brutal comedown rolled into 9 minutes of techno-dirt. >la guitarra de san miguel< shows the friendlier, mellower side of things, a beautiful guitar-lick sits atop a driving groove, held together by those stuttering hihat-breakdowns, which have made the tune a staple of every local afterhour for the last year

the sound of miami wmc 2007! celebrated us producer/dj john julius knight returns to the production forefront with his highly anticipated soulfuric trax ep trax for my head.it features three very diverse productions and is set to capture the attention of a wide range of djs, making this ep a perfect example of jjks ability to create varied sounds to maximum effect. the cut rolls in as a captivating french kiss style tune, that fuses classic house sounds with contemporary beats, making this a seriously gripping instrumental only track. most likely the biggest surprise production wise, the rush is a laid back but equally powerful tech cut. the blend of atmospheric sounds, tight beats and a driving bassline creates a sublime musical weapon. with what is love jjk delivers a prime time bomb, that is set to create some real heat on the dancefloors. uplifting strings and a pumping bassline build the core of this explosive production.

the massive dance floor classic from armand van helden get revamped with a brand new hard driving tribal beat and some intense sawtooth synth stabs combined with a brutal build that will knock your head right off

support by amè, jimpster, charles webster, dj deep, dixon & rob mello!! hot on the heels of their >cure and the cause< smash hit with tracey k, here comes fish go deep with another memorable dancefloor moment. already a favourite with a hatful of heavyweight deejays worldwide, >esl< finally gets a release as part of an ork double a side. with an irresistable bumping rhythm, insistent synth stabs and a climactic build, its easy to see why this has been big all year for the likes of ame, dixon, charles webster and miguel migs. meanwhile on the flip side mark and john (mark o sullivan and john dahlback) continue to provide us with top quality dance floor fodder!!! following on from their big summer hit on pickadoll(pick up the phone) they drop the irresistable >disco< on ork recordings

david lara and nima gorji here with two mixes of a tough and hypnotic tribal fueled slice of house original mix builds up momentum with an underground minimal groove that snakes along as some hypnotic synths build the tracks up the dubattachment mix is a little more stripped but with the same vibe

the first pressing sold out in a couple of days. now repressed and back in. played by dj harvey, garth, lillyanne and hawkeye, rub & tug and more. two dope full side re edits by j disco my thing and loves entry. they both have long build ups and are mostly instrumental

john >julius< knight returns to the production forefront with his highly anticipated soulfuric trax ep >trax for my head<. >trax for my head< features three very diverse productions and is set to capture the attention of a wide range of djs, making this ep a perfect example of jjk s ability to create varied sounds to maximum effect. >the cut< rolls in as a captivating >french kiss< style tune, that fuses classic house sounds with contemporary beats, making this a seriously gripping instrumental-only track. most likely the biggest surprise production-wise, >the rush< is a laid-back but equally powerful tech cut. the blend of atmospheric sounds, tight beats and a driving bassline creates a sublime musical weapon. with >what is love< jjk delivers a prime-time bomb, that is set to create some real heat on the dancefloors. uplifting strings and a pumping bassline build the core of this explosive production

at the latest since that lovely cover of german de:bug, our housi is no insider tip anymore, and it s obvious that the guy has to get out on this world s stages with his live show to hump the floors out there. this housemeister, who is he? a never ending, bubbling creative well, making his musical way straight and genuine, special and: his own. he has just released his album >enlarge your dose< on boysnoize records, it seems like someone build in a preprogrammed >producer mashine<, always letting him know exactly what s next. on just one ep, probably nobody ever before used up all of music history in such a fun way -while that wants to be achieved in the first place, maintaining your own style.aycb 05 is like a look book of the most exciting genres of the last 3 decades. who has not witnessed those days should go get this ep fot that exact reason. there s a lot to learn, talk about genre hopping in modern times. double rating and the golden schizo award goes to aycb05

side a is a midtempo stormer with wall of sound percussion, massive synth bass, headrush atmospherics and raging, gorgeous keys by the insanely talented dan hastie. a slow build to a killer break and when that bass kicks back in, you re talkin maximum dancefloor havoc. 80s nyc boogie meets nudisco for a serious night out on the town. b1 is a remix by the electronic boogie band that aims straight for the knees and doesnt miss. the bazman and callum walker serve up a wicked dance tempo rework replete with a feisty, stripped down rhythm section, wide load bassline and italo esque arpeggiating keys and a neat arrangement to boot. b2 closes the ep with a big laid back bass and chubby drums provide the foundation for smoky pads, nostalgic keys and a hook you ll be whistling for days

for fans of loco dice, mathew jonson, m_nus, ame, matthew dear, dimbiman, dan bell !!features 3 new unreleased songs from billy dalessandro (force-inc, force tracks, resopal, kompakt) brian ffar (gourmet, tic tac toe) & slutbox…. hot stuff! billy dalessandro known for his bumpy dancefloor productions and driving dj sets, he returns on his newly formed site holder label to lead us through a symphonic slice of minimized and maximized techno. an untouchable hit for the few djs that possess it, all three songs on the ep are tracks that deliver. with intoxicating slow-build introductions which all seem to rise to the perfect point, breaking over with deep sine shaped basslines and beats that kicks the night into the afternoon. the slutbox tune pops and pulses along a more minimal excursion with deep tones, deep bass and melodic key stabs which seem to lock together as the rhythm evolves, propelling a sketch of minimal movement to another, out-there dimension. yes, do believe the hype and look out for site holder

the music of jerk belongs to dirty mornings in sark techno clubs. complex and raw rhythm layers build up into huge mad max scenarios, dusky & coll bass-lines, simple and effective drums and irritating efx form a fucked up and dry sexiness..

after his dessous debut >bona fide< in spring 2006 st. sebastian aka gamal sebastian kaba returns with a new two-tracker. on >genetics< the young talent from manchester perfectly manages to produce stripped down and dark techhouse tunes. both tracks spread a rather dark atmosphere with their vocal samples and an elaborate choice of sounds set in the right spots, but still manage to make the hips shake. the title track >genetics< convinces with a sparse but very effective build up with synthie stabs and a wafting bassline. just as well and cleverly arranged is >backwardsman< on the flipside. the mumbled vocal sample and some spooky laughter hide in the dark behind a punchy kick, a deep deep bassline and some strange chords which make this the perfect soundtrack for your techy ghost train

detroit producer colin zyskowski has quickly established himself as one of the top producers coming out of detroit. releases on toratoratora, people mover as well as tracks for paxahau mixed with his dynamic live sets propelled colin’s output. ‘adrift’ is the long player. grabbing build up on layers of mimimal grooves and digital sequencing. flip it for the wandering ‘always have’ and the soft beats of ‘fuck up’

the excellent aesoteric imprint continues its crusade for deep, unique, techy house. thankful is build around a soaring, soulful vocal line that gets looped and twisted over a sharp, swinging beat with abstract percussive sounds and relentlessly pushing chords. this funky tune comes with a remix from brett johnson already hailed by the press and househeads alike as the new house messiah after his releases on classic and seasons

being resident dj at limelight nights, french riviera s party organized by dj moz-art. after many years of spinning he begins to buy & collect machines on 2002 beginning & don t stop to work on it day & night. for this first ep vedrenn welcome us to his mentally house universe. >gym control<: mental minimal house, with nice build up, sexy male vocal, phreaky basslines, atmospheric effects and smooth funky feel. phonique s adagio pearl: ethereal & atmospheric dj tool with lovely strings & sexy male vocal.phonique s gym recontrol : groovy electro house, with phonique s particulary futuristic style!

careless # 003 presents 2 drum & bass / breakbeat tracks by olivia fx a live band based in berlin >pinkus on the run< a dance floor filler with rolling beats and a rave hook line û classic build-up to a long-standing break followed by a sweeping e-bass and dark haunting vocals from lebanon born mc massiw le ghaza. finally hitting with full-on power to the end. high speed mania ! >> limited restock !!

on the a-side orlando comes with an oldskoolish dark detroit track >pimp the princess<. a mysterious, almost psychedelic / mental, atmosphere, build around a solid groove. it also has a perfect building up, breakdown and climax. this is really something to experience anywhere, anytime. the b-side contains a ritzi lee remix on >pimp the princess<. typical ritzi lee style. hard, funky and uplifting. the bonus track >meltdown< also has a solid groove, oldschool style techno, with mental hypnotic sounds to pull the crowd to a higher tension. this one is for the true believers

argentina is on fire right now, so for its third imprint, esperanza introduces us jorge savoretti from rosario. with previous appeareances on the prestigious french label telegraph, this 24-year old talent brings us his impressive debut ep which is full of different flavours. on the a-side, -150 reasons to bite you-, is a deep rolling track with a super driving bass and great build ups which will sure set the dancefloor on fire. -space juice- will take you on a journey of trippy spacey sounds laying over its funked up bass and groovy rhythms. while on the b-side we have marc houle and ryan crosson, both minus artists, reworking -150 reasons-. keeping the original flavour but adding his old school touch marc delivers a peak time bomb. while the detroit native mutates the original into a storming late night mover suitable for the mind and the body, making this record a must have in your collection

cesare vs. disorder returns to the studio with argentinean partner perro magnetico with this deep and hypnotic four tracker that will help further cement the mean london sound. a deep and brooding first track introduces twisted, down tuned vocals and liquefied layers built inside tight arrangements before a throbbing bass takes the driving seat. a2 holds a playful and quirky electronic excursion >clarete< warming us up with romantic, light melodies. on the b side, ale ross aka perro magnetico drives you deeply into the sunset with two minimal gems that build but never explode. a demonstration of where minimal techno could go from these two young artists.. a must have for all minimal fans / sleeparchive fans!!!

already one of the leading producers out there, tishomingo music is proud to introduce the latest instalment from guy gerber. every passing minute already brought huge impact all over the dance floors across the globe guy s unique world of cutting edge beats and border community style is not to be missed gritty baselines build the track nicely towards a breakdown midway in that introduces some twisted melodies and riffs.

hot on the heels to his brilliant recent contribution to liebe detail records sven weisemann blesses us with more blissfull latenight house with a strong organic oldschool feel, driving synth pads and a real uplifting build up. after providing the last hit on mojuba oracy gets busy again and provides a mind-blowing dub version. this will fly out quickly and is destined to become another collectors item

heavily supported by m.an.d.y., dj t, david duriez, konrad black, tom clark, sasse!! update 2.0 of woodys already successfull >whatever< series. minimal not minimal is the name of the game here! open produced and very fresh and full sounding the two to long and intensely reduced tracks are immediately touching, thrilling and are much thicker cut than your ordinary berlin click track. you could almost call it >maximal< , hehe .again side a is a kicking stylish electronic build up theme – reduction with just the right punch(the one that is missing so often these days,hehe)and great compressed bliss that simply rocks unstoppable once you get hooked into this unique below the line killer groove. 8 minutes that just fly by like a >hot rod< and youre immediately tempted to stay >tuned< , hand the keys over to wood and let him do the driving for the next 10 hours or so! >dakini< is more dark and mystical in appeal with a sturdy bassline and wicked nervous infrastructure making the whole gem as another two double a side 12inch. next stop woody

if there is one overall trend to spot in the wide fields of electronic music over the last years, it is the reversion to emotion. in a time where tracks are becoming more and more anonymous tools, melodies, references to pop music and recognition are seen as a design element and not as a blemish. to be honest, this recurrence was desperately needed, because music was always at best when feelings and not the mathematic of clicks were at the centre of attention. soda inc. reached this point of intersection already with their debut album >full moon< one and a half years ago. with intense anthems such as flight su 118 babak shayan and jon silva have created the deepest and most pictorial vision dub related techhouse had to offer to our hearts and souls. a solid basis to build up for the early summer of 2006....

>through the door< is a classic chacona production - atmospheric space funk, combining more synths than a jean michel jarre stage show, solid disco beats and eyes firmly on the dancefloor. imagine lindstrom on disco biscuits and you get the idea. >the next< wears its italo influences on its sleeve, and will appeal to fans of francisco, morgan geist and chicken lips. the disco synths return (he loves his synths!) and ride over shuffling percussion, a rubbery bass and build into an epic piece of 21st. century disco

a: tral 49 - a easy beat with good placed cheeping sounds and well-balanced grooves are the key elements of the track >tral 49<. after a dj friendly introduction gloominess and psyche meet each other and invite to dance as both complement each other in full harmony and build the peak to the basis. b 1: zwischenlandung is a minimal track which atmosphere bringsa convenient feeling. the track starts with an emotional bass line which makes space, in the continuing story line, for a melancholic melody which coherence and charm never gets lost. b 2: der kuss des drachen -the finish is a nice homage to all which prefer a more relaxed motion but don t want to start sleeping on the way. a grooving beat cooperates in effective harmony with a classic chinese stringed bowed instrument so that you don t want to stop to seesaw in the rhythm. the whole time short padding sounds build up and down without losing the red line or leaving space for boredom

rework represents stuttgart to the fullest with this stoicly grooving, reduced funk monster that couldnt be more intense. if you are weak-hearted better stay of the floor when philpot mastermind soulphiction is loosing control chicago style with the boiling >scattered brain<.. the new act neustadt 36 by two boys from up north -zoran zupanic and torsten adam hailing from hamburg - slow it down and inject moody chords, noisy background and abstract disco cut-ups to build up high-tension challenging every suspense flick..

phatzoo as in the word phat! thats exactly what this is all about. big pumping house music for peak hours. double a-side single kicks of with twisted tweak, the high energy track with it s unforgettable bleepy melody. loads of build-ups and drops which surely will destroy any dance floor. on flipside we have the phaaaat electro sounding big bash. and big it is

big with james holden & thomas schumacher !!the a-side will and has already proved to be the perfect dance floor track while the b-side shows a deeper and more serious side of the label. with its funky base line and humoristic build up-break, subaquatic mechanic brings new life in to the myth of atlantis. playing games on the other hand, is techno for the david lynch generation. the atmosphere is so dense you can feel it. yes, you actually feel something when listening to this track. not so very common in dance music today and this is the reason why kontra-musik is here. the finishing track, high voltage monkey, brings it all down before it wraps it all up to a complete product. expect support from: richie hawtin

axel bartsch (sportclub/kompakt) let us flow in a deep and minimal state of mind. dark rollin beats will be pushed with smooth minimal & spheric sounds. hypnotic driven and enegetic sounds build up the >checkers ep< to the top