nice price deal !!! the valentinos... or as i should say now the lost valentinos. or the band >formerly known as< the valentinos before their legendary name change? anyway. poor little conquistadors just want to make music... not stress over clause 23 in the trademark agreement over who has the rights to a name. fuck those people, if they only knew about music, if they had a soul, they would pay these kids to share their name! man there is some whackheads out there without a vision. but thank god we do. and thank god the lost valentinos do

after 17 years of working together, tejada & leviste are back in the studio again putting their modular synths to good work. m tracks (m as in modular) features 4 analog workouts in varying styles. m track 1 features a melodic deep, yet driving track reminiscent of the duos best known work. m track 2 and 3 showcase a trackier sound focusing on basic elements while m track 4 turns in a much more experimental direction. the approach to this ep was a very fun, hands on process. analog sequencers are used to drive the various modular synths and their components. this process allowed for a more organic feel as the unstable electronics change over time as well as the manual changing of parameters over time. systems used include doepfer and frostwave sequencers, and modular systems consisting of cwejman, doepfer, harvestman and bananalogue modules. analog drum machines aided in the rhythms, however m track 3 was generated from pure modular hardware including the drums.

big follow up to last years club hit >come back<. the outstanding remix by baggi begovic already gets support from roger sanchez who played the tune in his famous release yourself radio show! true to the motto never change a winning team marco petralia teams up once again with singer jimmie wilson to deliver another soulful house extravaganza for the dancefloors. dutch production wizard baggi begovic – who scored big time last year with the funkerman collaboration >good god< – lets the track live up to its title

this time metamorphic recordings is in full on boundary pushing mode with a new sound from dan curtin. techno always has been and always will be about taking risks and going where no one has gone before and this ep, facts is right there. modern techno that will work for djs playing the gamut of techno, tech house, house, minimal and more. vocalist jason byers from cleveland based rock band disengage worked side by side with curtin to add a powerful vocal touch to the intense musical journey presented here. to all you djs working hard to keep it real, to move forward, to advance our scene, and to have a voice of your own, this one is made for you!

incl mathias kaden and arnaud le texier remixes / loco dice support

ruff loaded with their biggest track so far, as they change tack and get on the ibiza rocks tip. its makeover time for nickleback and katie perry, both given serious club cred with pumped up splendid. huge crossover potential, early plays have caused a big stir

melodischer (tech)house welcher agil & nachdrücklich seine runden dreht bis auch der letzte die melodie mitpfeift. auf der flip wird es deeper und kuscheliger. tolles sounderlebnis zweier ausgereifter studiomusiker

the munich resident florian senfter aka zombie nation or john starlight is well-known as the creator of tracks like kernkraft 400, souls at zero, space marines and last not least blood angels, which can also be found on the sound of the third season, and is thus a reliable choice for sweaty, energetic eruptions up to the fringe of demolition. this doesnt change significantly on road rage, which was originally released by ukw in a limited number of copies and is now the first sign of life from senfters studio, after three years of abstinence. with timehonoured plus 8 references and acid elements, the original recollects an almost gone quality of techno: to blow away your skullcap with the unashamed joy of telling stories, many breaks, some funky dirtyness and experimental noise playfulness. exclusively made for cocoon was the remix by parisian turbo producer popof who gives the track an even more intense gross-grained feeling. one does not have to be a prophet at all to tell that both versions are facing a great future in club autumn 2008 and beyond

over the past few months i have been closely watching the american presidential race. although i am canadian i have been inspired by the words of barack obama, so much so that i wanted to produce a release to show my support for his campaign. i believe when he becomes the next president of the united states he will not only change the country for the better, but will help unite the entire world. his perfect union speech lead me to the computer one afternoon and i hope you enjoy playing this release as much as i did producing it. believe in change. yes we can. - christian alvarez

dj support by adultnapper & matthias kaden !! cynosure is proud to present the debut ep of one of italys finest house and techno djs, andrea fiorito. hailing from the southern city of bari, andrea brings new warmth to the otherwise ice cold italian house sound and delivers a timeless deep house original. things commence on >moderato mistico< with a subtle tribute to a close a friend that has some serious issues with partying called >boti world<. a stripped down minimal house groove with several different monster bass hooks. a killer bumping, grinding, walking bassline that heats the floor with every change up. but as we all know this is not enough to really push things to the limit, so andrea answers the call and brings the furry with givan on the sax. imagine that moment where things in your night boil over the edge and you begin to loose control. thats when givans post punk style sax attack begins to push things past the threshold of insanity. next we have the lovely >betty loop< feat the sensual voice amelia saul. a layer of percussion a la spring reverb set the pace leading into some piano chords and a giant bass hook that make up the foundation of the groove, laying the sonic rose pedals down for amelias presence to be heard. with a voice sweeter than honey and some twisted lyrics, she creates a sexy yet warped feeling in this track. and of course if the vocals were too much, you can play the dub version >betty goes to gio< and mix your heart out. with >moderato mystico< andrea fiorito lights the deep minmal house flame for cynosure closing the summer releases in style by producing heat that only a southern italian can. howie mangel

obscure disco, chicago house beats, synthesizers and sci-fi themes are spread all over the three tracks featured on this limited ep. after releasing on dixon & ame s innervisions label last year he comes with a collaboration with wally badarou, the synth guy behind tom tom club, grace jones, level 42. it is music from the deep space, where drummachines and tapes are the vehicles for warp speed travels and get them robots dancing their pants off!! check! strong release!!!

x.l.r.8.r., the new label from marc o’tool, sends its second release into the race. as a label pendant to mauritius, which can look back on diverse successful releases such as criss source >hugs’n’kisses<, marc o’tool >the sinner in me< and productions from björn mandry, ballroom and marc vision, the team on x.l.r.8.r. approaches things more technoid, rougher and dirty. after the label premiere >showtime< already secured the label a place among the front starting positions of the techno grand prix and according the motto >never change a winning team<, the second release again counts on the dream-team criss source & marc o’tool

part two of this amazing dubby & deep techhouse to house compilations with tracks by pablo bolivar, sackrai, nick curly, tom demac (agnes rmx) and kevin over

phat bassheavy electro techhouse made in italy

after the returning of swr in may 2008 with the >never forget ep< swr strikes back just 1 month later with the next release: >i stay hard<. techno artist sven wittekind stays for hard techno like no other artist in europe, since 2001 he brings his supporters worldwide the hard & innovative techno sound in their recordcases. he would never change to minimal like the others: he stays hard, fresh & innovative in what he is doing! both tracks on this release are well done, with a good feeling for the dancefloor, but also for listening at home or in the car. enjoy the nightflight and stay hard

greatest hardcore classics with englisch muffin and lenny dee in collaboration with the hardcore warriors, darrien kelly and the speed freak

waves of human suffering is exactly what the title implies, a non stop assault to the senses decrying the horrors humanity ritualistically bestows upon itself. but amidst the controlled chaos created by benumb leader pete ponitkoff and vulgar pigeons alumni jeff lenormand and john gotelli, if you listen beyond the walls of intense riffing, double time percussion and hardcore ethos, you can clearly hear that agenda of swine optimistically retains hope for future change. the best grinding metal has always been punk as fuck!

essential acapella selections, perfect for advanced djs & very useful for producer

essential acapella selections, perfect for advanced djs & very useful for producer

essential acapella selections, perfect for advanced djs & very useful for producer

on the second release of this sublabel of marco remus are three tracks of mignon at, a sideproject of big name alex kvitta together with his longterm friend thommy fusion. after having played live together allover europe in countries like germany, poland, slovenia, austria, bulgaria and the netherlands without having released a single record, it was time for a change! this ep features 3 totally different sounding club tracks on which they show you how diversified their livesets are.

lokomotiv recordings launch a banging 3rd release. kende produces a minimal techno track with tribal influences and a heavy basses. side b1 brings the promised remix by bodycode (spectralsound) of kende s >the krkr mountain<. this track adds some long pads and groovy bass brought together by vocals. b2 introduces the talented jackie misfit who minimal electro mixes bring a change in atmosphere.

evolution: the process of change in the traits of one population and one generation to the next. this is exactly what the evolutions ep represents. the early days of detroit techno, what it was and what it has become today.

two more cuts on our summery piano riddim featuring the vocal talents of roll deep mc riko and our very own rubi dan. warrior queens voicing, things change, was released by soul jazz records and also featured on our compilation an england story. riko - a reformed character after spending time in jail earlier this decade - addresses himself to wayward youths with a warning about the badman lifestyle, while rubi dan rails against violence and corruption in london and the uk.

another alias from our man inflagranti. killer new york electro-disco meet german krautrock of highest order. traveling without moving could be the subtittle to this piece of mindblowing music. pure class

poussez is the electronic bastard child of london based producer, dj duo jafar and maxime cescau. established artists and record label directors in their own right?.. jafar of course popping up on a few of our previous releases. poussez brings the pair blasting through to house musics cutting edge in the 21st century. the pair are continuing to change the deep house formula in the zeroes marrying a more melodic sensibility with the abrasiveness of electro, darkness of minimal and dancefloor punch of techno. natural conditions is deeper than the proverbial abyss, >natural conditions< rocks a skankin square-bass around the sort of synths freeranges >square one< has become renowned for. 4am crowd grabbing deepness!on the flip, from its opening synths, deliciously washing over you like an incoming electronic tidal wave, >tell me how you do< grabs the listeners attention. it has that timeless mid 90s deep house feel without being outmoded and, for those paying attention, will be noted as poussezs trademark opening track on their live sets

electric minds present gatto fritto for their 3rd release. a talented musician and producer from north london, he has been steadily building a reputation through his releases on london based dissident. extending his repertoire further he brings another quality production to electric minds. the a side bursting the bubble is a nine minute jam with quirky sync samples, heavy bass and a change in direction half way through the track which is becoming a trade mark of gatto frittos productions. the b side radio b-92 did not make its place on the first electric minds release as planned, so they were delighted to have been able to include it here. it is a sync rich track taking inspiration from new yorks 80s electro scene, a perfect compliment to what is already a very strong 12inch release. house heads as well as the cosmic fans will appreciate both productions

playboys favourite dj returns with the finest retro disco, dancefloor grooves and smoothest soul. the ultimate soundtrack to a night at the mansion!!

ultraphat ep produced by mr quentin harris with funky deep house traxx at it best

finest driven pattern techno by mark verbos.. ltd backstock

limited repress/very 1st beatdown 12inch

more dark tearing breaks from the downbeat productions crew, you may need to change your trousers after hearing this one!!

the new album from human bell

back in march 07, drag city issued rtxs second ball busting album, under a title that we all really loved and you did too. but the man! the man came down on them, telling drag city that in a court of law the album with that title would be struck down and that they must cease and rethink. thusly armed, drag city went to rtx and told them that a rebirth was at hand. fortunately, they were up for the change - and ratx is the inevitable result! containing the exact same contents as its former self, ratx has the additional benefit of being released in a super limited vinyl edition.

this selection is based on over two decades of deep dj experiences. the impact of seeing jazz dancer, michael knot of idj, dancing to acid trax by phuture, in the back room of a pub in teddington, produced one of those seminal moments that, gilles maintains, radically changed his view of acid house. it is important to say that this is certainly not a club album as some of the predecessors in this series have been.

new label from king roc with great new deep and atmospheric detroit flavoured techhouse tracks by himself

rare 1980s disco not disco cuts re-issued.

wagon repairs exciting improvised techno trio consisting of mathew jonson, tyger dhula and danuel tate, cobblestone jazz presents their first stunning longplayer further pressing their unique approach of fusing loose jazz and funk inflicted improv with techno tightness

big rockin 3 tracker !! after there releases on highgrade and supdub the two berlin-guys are back with three incredible fat tracks/tip

funky, electro soul track produced by leading white isle djs, deep josh & camilo franco, sees emerging house diva kaysee deliver an emotional vocal set to shake groovers this summer! the camilo f. vocal mix leads with an electro funk bassline which bubbles into a dreamy vocal sequence sending listeners on a voyage of no regret, making a change from the usual funky house formula tracks.

t junction & osiris team up with mc syco to drop this brand new hardcore bomb livin the hard life!a track that breathes through the hardcore blood and oozes energy when unleashed at high volume. melodies and kickdrums change pace from distorted kicks alongside in your face vocals to breakdown chills.both producers deliver an individual contribution to the release with two solo produced tracks on the b side under the titles of remember the name and guns and missiles.a superb 4 tracker trapped on 12 inches of vinyl with the potential to hit hard, t junction & osiris take the hardcore mass to new levels of madness

12 unreleased tracks from the legendary singer/songwriter/producer recorded in late 70s/early 80s.some are the original demos of tracks he wrote for others like its so easy (you can do it dino terell), moment of my life (inner life), fly girl (intrique) and youre my number one (change) which all stand up well against the released versions because leroys voice is so good. of the 7 new songs the best are the classic burgess boogie tracks like scandal, midnight in the streets, keepin on, under da radar and hold up whilst all into you is am id tempo groover. the live cover of the isleys hello its me is also interesting. this brilliant project is unmissable if you are into burgess, boogie or early 80s uptempo soul.

running from is the follow up of recent electro house classic feedback by john acquaviva & madox. here they are back with another legend tommie sunshine with this electro funk rock tinged anthem called running from. the original mix is already featured in tommies comp ultrarock in usa, while the splendid electro house remix by olivier giacomotto is included in ibizas privilege 2007 season cd. you cant change the winning team and mantra friend valentino kanzyani provides a minimal techno rework for the infamous after parties.

kenny dope gonzales and lil louie vega made their production debut on the new york label way back when, so there can be no one more fitting to compile the first new album release on the imprint. in case you didnt know, strictly rhythm were one of the most important house labels of the 1990s. established by entrepreneur mark finkelstein and serious club babe gladys pizzarro, the label would launch the careers of, among others, roger sanchez, erick morillo and, as we ve seen, masters at work. pretty significant, then! strictly maw is an album no true househead will want to miss

sunburst offers layers of eerie, whispered vocals wrapped around a dark and menacing chord pattern. as the track develops though, the chords open out to bring light to the dancefloor and dramatically change the mood into something wonderfully uplifting. marc also offers a reduced version of >sunburst< as a dub to complete the trip. the alexkid remix brings some proper old school house vibes to the mix. alex and his 909 go to work on marcs stabs to devastating effect. all hands are destined to reach for the lasers when the bass-line drops, and just in time for the summer. parisian alexkid works his magic for the remix. alexkid has in the past remixed everyone from astor piazzolla to george michael, provided serious dancefloor fuel with tracks like >dont hide it< and a number of critically acclaimed albums for the fantastic french label f communications

never change a winning team: tjark s first ep on karatemusik was played from djs all around the world! now he is back with 3 new tracks - essential tunes! incl. audiophile remix

brilliant soul funk tracks by lefties soul connection !!!

great timeless melodic detroit trax on the second subwax !!

der dritte raum is possibly one of the most innovative liveacts germany’s techno scene has brought forward since the early nineties, the formative years when frankfurt trance was growing into a national movement that would change the course of dance music in germany forever and inspired countless individuals with its take on electronics. with two album releases on the incredibly influential frankfurt harthouse imprint, which was partly run by pioneer dj sven väth, techno germany’s undisputed father figure who still spearheads the scene, and three album releases on virgin, there is hardly any live act and producer duo as successful and innovative as d3r