mid november will see retrograde co-founder marlon hoffstadt pair up with paris brightledge for shattered. following a run of releases for his retrograde label and a track featured on the 100 dirt crew compilation berlin based dj and producer marlon hoffstadt continues his upwards trajectory, once again enlisting the services of legendary chicago vocalist paris brightledge who recently collaborated with paranoid london on their paris dub 1 & 2 records. stepping up first is the original mix of shattered with hoffstadt and brightledge delivered a raw, experimental house feel via broken drums breaks, sweeping synth chords and acidic bass chops, whilst paris vocal stylings add a soulful edge to the record.

the duo of kenny gino and mk smokin t return to moods & grooves some 13 years after their highly successful release as black music. known through several aliases the pair creates experimental jazz for the dance floor of the future through cozmic jazzz futurist (puzzles), chicago jack & detroit techno influenced vibes (xor), and raw and dirty deepness with solid gold playaz (when u touch my body). true to the moods & grooves spirit the project is something for your mind and your body.

ltd 20216 repress ! italian producers steve murphy and dj octopus are regular collaborators, and earlier this year released an excellent split ep on chiwax. here, they return to the much adored german imprint with a proper collaborative four-tracker. theres much to admire, from the rush-inducing bounce of opener track 1 and mr lee-ish cheekiness of track 2 (check the 89 style riff, snappy drum machine groove and cut-up vocal samples), to the impeccable depth and sun-drenched warmth of the decidedly wide-eyed track 3. arguably best of all, though, is track 4, which reimagines sir james 1990 strictly rhythm classic special as an immersive chicago deep house jam.

mint condition - a brand new record label focussed on excavating the outer fringes of classic house and techno. unreleased mixes, classics and overlooked gems mined from the last 20+ of contemporary dance music are the order of the day. from chicago, detroit and new york to london and beyond, mint condition have got their expert digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been on your wants list for years! dig in....

zweiter tribute-sampler für den legendären, britischen soul-club blackpool mecca. mit 12 legendären northern soul-perlen und raritäten aus den playlisten von ian levine und colin curtis aus den letzten 45 jahren. mit bobby womack, lou courtney, the charisma band, diane jenkins und the boogie man orchestra.

having been rivals on the football pitch as teenagers, a chance encounter many years later - djing at an international windsurfing festival - cumulated in a back to back set that kicked off the italia90 collaboration. putting the footballing differences aside, italia90 grew out of a shared love of quality house music that was influenced greatly by glasgow s close relationship with chicago and institutions such as the sub club that brought these house heroes close to home.

having made his label introduction with his remix of label newcomer villete’s “rillia-, darand land gets to spread out and show off his unique brand of euphoric and uplifting deep house on his debut ep for the label, ‘discover you’. the title track is classic darand land, with bright piano chords, buzzing organs and a thick chicago house bass line. siren-like pads fade in and out from the periphery, as electrifying percussion elements come into play. frank & tony take a turn and apply their signature style onto the former track, adding a chunkier kick with bright as day claps and hi-hats to propel the track through the opalescent haze draped over the melodic elements. on the flip, “marcela’s sense” is a blissed out, head down late night affair. cosmic pads swirl around glistening keys and repressed organ chords, as toms bounce among the steady hi-hat ride, lulling the listener into a state of euphoria. the ep closes out with the atmospheric, peak time detroit house cut, “souls awash-. a serpentine bass line runs the show amidst swelling pads and in-your-face kicks and percussion. as with all of his productions, the track shines in the smaller details that float in and out of focus throughout, lending the track’s weightier elements an even greater sense of gravitas.

a bonafide legend of chicago house and techno, dj skull has done the business since the early days on all manner of labels, and he s still on it now. shoring up at mentha for this no-nonsense four tracker, skull is on especially deep form here as he heads inwards with the subtle shuffle of -accent- and the insistent melodic mantras of -on the double-. the story is no different on the b side, although -rythmic- sports a more sprightly set of drums in amongst the strafing synth lines before -the unknown land- turns out one of the more eerie jack tracks of our time.

euphorian orchestra is a chicago-based band that uses acoustic instruments to achieve a post-disco jazz funk acid house sound and features the likes of ephraim, manasseh and pelo malo the jake. executive produced by glenn underground and ricardo miranda. on glenn’s own strictly jaz unit label

anthony nicholsons name has almost become synonymous with chicago deep & soulful house music. gravity is his second album on swiss quality imprint deepartsounds. he once again sets his footprint firmly in the musical foundation, serving us 8 outstanding sweet soul tracks. the song gravitation is a mixture of wicked playful jazz and atmospheric ambient interludes. on the other side, anthonys cover version of john lennon imagine sounds already epic. he definitively never seems at a lack of musical ideas or emotions

dj support by rahaan, theo parrish, zernell, marcellus pittman, moodymann, dam swindle. chicago dj & editor jamie 3:26 presents the first release on his own 326 records. kicking off with his edit of the pyramid records classic - sun, sun, sun by jakki from 1976. on the flip we have a rework of purple music by the one and only prince. . release wise jamie 3:26 is one of those guys that doesn t have many releases but when he does put something out it s pure gold! his less is more approach seems to be working with several of his releases now going for decent money on discogs. don t sleep on this great double header which perfectly captures the original house sound of the windy city. dj support by rahaan, theo parrish, zernell, marcellus pittman, moodymann, dam swindle and many others! repressed on black vinyl.

once again its on. after a brief hiatus secret society return on their brand new label. since their very first release, our society support has been building for the deep house outfit from nyc. the debut ep on their label is heavily influenced by the deep, dubby house sounds of new york, chicago and detroit.

impulsive and intuitive hardware house & techno from vancouver duo minimal violence aka ashlee luk & lida p. the five tracks on night gym soundtrack urban landscapes, textured synths, heavy kicks, and dense polyrhythms come together to form the duo s own brand of outsider house. citing influence from both minimal synth and chicago house, night gym arrives hot off the heels of the duo s self titled ep on dublin based first second label which closely examined the intersections that lay between punk and techno. recorded in february/march 2016 in the duo s home studio, the instinctual nature of live work flow plays an important role in the duo s creative process. utilizing hardware (sh-101, tr-606/505/707, waldorf blofeld, juno-60, dx-21, mpc1000) in addition to sourced samples with final compositions compiled and manipulated in ableton, night gym is an example of the duo s diverse interests and collaborative nature. the duo recruited visual support from chicago based graphic designer kevin mccaughey of nonporous for the distinct imagery of night gym. as well he designed the poster that comes in the 12- and screen printed a limited run of long sleeve t-shirts available through boot boys biz.

being heavily championed by the likes of a:rpia:r, cezar, priku and barac, it is now the time to share these precious cuts with everyone. after critically acclaimed debut albums, ada kaleh (dene descris lp) and sepp (timpuriu lp) dive even deeper into rhythm and sound with personal interpretations of an outstanding late night chicago gem from minus & ion, originally released on the models adult central, a close friend and collaborator. crafting pieces of the the original sounds, on the a side ada kaleh delivers an introspective, minimalistic version of the original, while the b side takes us on a darker, ever evolving journey, courtesy of sepp. bucharest based photographer felicia simion masterfully captures the natural and organic soundscapes with a wonderful visual interpretation.

the motorcity boys are back with loveit003 a fresh sounding 4 tracker strongly reflecting the diversity of styles found at their parties. lds kicks thing off with 909 to heaven, a jacking and balearic workout with a rootstrax, chicago style bassline keeping the floor hypnotised until the small hours of the morning. snares, kicks & rhodes is a more laid back jam. lazy warm pads and a slow winding sub bass rise and fall intermittently only to be interrupted by a lo-fi distorted bass that snaps you right out of that trance. nico brun opens the flip side with an absolute banger, hazily reminiscent of that 90’s warehouse rave. lds and nico brun close the ep with an atmospheric collaboration perfect to start or end the night with. splashy beats keep up the footwork whilst pulsating synth sounds slowly wind together and drop with a beautifully crafted sample that’s guaranteed to bring some sexyness back to the dance floor. this ep will definitely be a regular addition to your record bag to spread those warm summer party sounds. bruno farace early support: xdb (echochord / dolly): debut ep? congrats! end monologue is my favourite.

after a succession of new signings including recloose, tom trago and paul woolford - aus music return to their original roster and roll out another solid 3-track ep from label mainstay huxley who - in a monumental pairing - enlists the help of chicago legend roy davis jr. with a grand total of 8 aus records under his belt including his lauded lp blurred - huxley continues to return with a sound that typifies the label - intricate dance that music that packs power and emotion in equal measures. the rag & bone ep kicks off with do you feel me - a track that seed roy davis jr. and huxley meld moody synths with a tough, rattling low-end. a striking vocal runs over subtle flecks of acid and bending melodies that make for a pensive trip before weapon 3 dials carl craig-esque tension with rough, tribal drums and razor sharp sweeps. the dub of weapon 3 then mellows the tone of the original and rounds off a varied pack of dance floor bombs.

silencio, a new label out of chicago, will debut its first release from new young talent cirq’on titled the other side ep. on the a-side, “screaming around”, makes its presence felt with a beefy bass line that periodically stacks and stutters throughout its progression. this track is impossible to resist. even the most hardened scenester, the type of person who never dances in an effort to look cool, will be forced to cut a rug as they acquiesce to the bombardment of this pleasing beat. peppered throughout with spooky vocals, tempestuous tones and mysterious snippets, it leads you down a path of rhythms that pushes past the point of no return. similar to the first transmissions intentionally broadcast out into our universe for the purpose of contacting intelligent life, “the messenger” delivers on the b-side with layers of haunting harmonies that unfold over simple, satisfying drums. it’s steadily driven by scintillating sounds in the form earthbased radio signals that rise and fall, as if bouncing off of orbiting space debris on their journey to the great unknown. this track is best described as a mind-exp.

phat 90s inspired phunkin chicago / disco house

chicago producer savile returns to his home base, argot, for his second release of 2016 -- share power. here, savile skirts the bleeding edge of american dance music, proving without a doubt that he s mastered his own minimal sound. lean, hypnotic, and syncopated. share power is an ode to collaboration, kindness, and making space, distilled through his vision for midwestern house and techno.
share power is dedicated to two parties savile played in ohio during 2015 -- in training in cleveland and midwest fresh in columbus. on -three hours in the meat sink,- savile wrests maximum impact from the barest elements — a sparse, moaning bassline is the track s backbone, upon which rippling synth, hypnotic hi-hats, and a carefully placed call to arms roll out in stride.
flip the record over for -effort won t betray you,- where explosive chord stabs fill a sharp, syncopated skeleton of percussion — that s all there is, and that s all there needs to be.

new years deal - the next chapter in the creme organization ecplise series comes from cosmic garden with three original tracks and one remix from orgue electronique. little is known about cosmic garden other than he is from southern italy and has had two eps out in 2016, one on hotmix and one on cosmic rhythm. he heads out the blocks here with reptilian treant , six minutes of lo-fi deep house that is roomy and atmospheric. lazy synths bring soul and a gentle chatter of claps and hits helps drive it along. rare centaur is also way below the surface but is darker and more celestial, with turbulent bass, frantic claps and angelic chords glowing like a white light at the end of a tunnel. dutch house and electro don orgue electronique then remixes reptilian treant into something that is slick and serene, with metallic lines dancing above rubbery drums as big piano chords boucle up top. it is joyous and colourful and truly majestic before final track apocalyptic moose takes us back down into a mournful house vibe that echoes chicago with its roughhewn analogue textures and lovestruck chords.

alleviated records is proud to present the donnie tempo ep re-issue. darren brandon, producer behind artists such as nature love night life collective, knu je distant music and club ice black market international/mca and dj quad gives us this 3-track ep. deeper house-music enthusiasts who are into the historical facts and aspects behind the music will find much interest in the selection mental problem on this ep. mental problem has it s own special place in the history of chicago and the development of this music that the whole globe now enjoys. there were many dance tracks that were exclusive to the dance floors of clubs in chicago that were never released as commercial recordings, well - not until this issue of this very deep and energetic selection that embodies elements of acid, deep and tribal dance cuts. enjoy!

great chicago deep house classic

argot excavates an unexplored corner of chicago house history. lab work 91-96 collects the work of chris ike and john kardaras, two chicago producers with few records to their names but a wealth of compelling unreleased material waiting in their archives. the compilation highlights the pair’s particular vision and musical breadth across 14 tracks, drawn from a cd-r given to steve mizek in 2010 that was recently rediscovered. lab work was remastered in it’s entirety by dietrich schoenemann, sounding much at home today yet intimately connected to a formative time in chicago house history.

station shiva recordings launch with a 3-track ep from estrato aurora, one half of the pajaro dune project. this one’s heavy on the electro and takes its influences from the early days of chicago house and european rave culture.

white label - hand stamped - vinyl only - limited 300 copies pressing.
oops, he s done it again!&#148, titonton duvante is coming back to soul research with a second volume of work entitled recapitulate. the american producer, whose sound was born between detroit and chicago in the early 90s, loves to mix motorcity techno with the windy city s house vibes. recapitulate, part 2, is the worthy conclusion to his first ep: dry and addictive beats, synth and pad directly from detroit. get a glimpse represents a dancefloor soul with stunning basslines. the ending of the ep is melodical in take me down: an ethereal voice and the ideal atmosphere for soul searching ...

baby whale doses a cross between classic chicago house and e2-e4 with a no-prisoners boogie bassline and piano chords glistering in from rimini. jv’s signature spaced-out production assures a head-turning dancefloor banger for the 4am crew. adam & eve is an intriguing mix of exotica and arthur russell. ‘the sound of matisse,’ says the label.

there’s a new (or old?) family of funk in town and their history is kind of a mystery. rumor has it the le’trells came close, but never were able to secure a record deal in their time. curious and unable to locate any master tapes, it took a younger generation of le trell boys to breath life back into the grooves and deliver an modern update to that which never was. on the one is sure to be a modern funk anthem certified floor filler already making the rounds in chicago, nyc, detroit and la with a moody sax filled b side that hits just as hard in the club as it does in the whip! heres to hoping the le trell boys prayers are finally answered!

antonio from italy, pescara, now living in frankfurt germany, is doing the 4th ep on deeptrax. heavy hitting tape techno tracks, some with pace, others with that charming italian passion into it. harsh groovin but deep basement tracks for these wrenching, pumped up, club nights in abandoned warehouses. raw chicago house and detroit techno on a twist.

the first ep coming from london s brand new label no speakers. eman & el prevost go in with wise man set for release mid-spring on limited 12- and on digital stores. featuring cuts from south london’s very own rob perry, kore vex and the aclaimed mark broom. mark broom is a man that needs very little introduction, a truly prolific artist, with a myriad of production credits to his name. mark draws influence from the chicago s acid house sounds of old bringing a classic feel to his wise man remix kore vex’s blend of dark twisted sounds will take you on a journey of deep dubby techno and house filled beats. he continues to push his music production for a unique and distinctive, high-quality sound which comes to the foreground in this deep soul mix of ‘wise man’. rob perry takes a new step in this production, putting a spin on his signature style of deep tech house with a new underground direction.

the eleventh release on romb is a wild yet beautiful mini compilation, combining detroit and chicago vibes with uk breakbeats and a dash of melancholic electronica: a generous ep with dj friendly tracks that will also work perfectly at home. the a-side starts off with a detroit flavored acid house groover by new artist almost automatic, followed by solarity, a stormy, break-ridden dance stepper with an epic feel. on the flipside sean dixon, well-known from releases on clone and rawax as well as his own final chapter imprint, delivers a clean-cut italo infused chicago house gem. the ep ends with a beautiful, melodic down-tempo synth journey by daniel savio. all in all a diverse and playful ep with old-school vibes, yet with fresh twists and turns. limited to 200 copies only, this is a gem not to be missed.

laurent garnier support !! announcing the first release by shift imprint, “hynek’s scale”! what magic results if we merge the spirits of detroit, chicago, amsterdam and lisbon, all in the same record? hynek’s scale is a smoking’ audiopath collaboration with ex parliament/funkadelic member jerrald james aka jerry the cat, who, besides being an amazing percussionist and great vocalist, is also a serious old school dj and producer with collabs with names like derrick may, theo parrish and moodymann.

domina trxxx presents robert armani. the chicago legend is banging like always without compromise. this time he teamed up on some tracks with gettoblaster and as a goodie on top he presents here a remix of steve poindexters legendary * work that mutha fucker*.

the chicago based perpetual rhythms label head honchos chicagodeep & taelue, present their personal works here on a 2x12inch gatefold release comprised of two solo eps from each. after releasing tracks on their own, as well as labels such as minuendo, boe recordings, and rough house rosie, they bring to the forefront their brand of house, techno, and electronic music with metaphoric expressions.

sean sounds, born in the music trenches of chicago, has been rockin parties since the early 80s. known on the chicago scene as mr. bringtheheat, sean s music selections and playing style has filled dance floors for decades. this old school dj loves his wax so you never know what to expect when he blesses the tables but he never disappoints. sean sounds has unlocked his music vault to begin releasing edits and remixes that has rocked the crowds for years in his bringtheheat series on the street edits label. this series is a must have for djs who like to keep the dance floors packed.

doktu rhute muuzic (formerly roy hytower) has enjoyed a full career from his late teens to this present day, a career that spans over 50 years. his first experiences were singing around mobile, alabama. in 1962 he came to chicago, replacing mighty joe young as rhythm guitarist for otis rush. often adopting a soul-slanted sound, hytower cut a handful of 45rpm singles in the 1960s and 70s for several local labels such as avin, expo, brainstorm, and jiffy. in june 2016 his tune “song of deliverance” was featured on tramp’s “peace chant- compilation. in recent years roy hytower has self-released a couple of cds, however under his new moniker, doktu rhute muuzic. “i’m in your corner” and “tip jar” were released on two different cd albums. this is the only chance to get these two wonderful tunes on vinyl. don’t miss it!

u know me records in collaboration with polish juke proudly presents the very first polish footwork vinyl record rhythm baboons the lizard king ep. rb: the lizard king is an outcome of my fascination with chicago footwork/juke. most of the tracks were created during a couple of spontaneous home studio sessions earlier this year. it was a raw play with the sounds and sampling with no particular plan that made the material more fun and dance-friendly than any of my previous records. the record features five original tracks and one remix by the legendary dj fulltono (japan). mastered by miko&#322,,aj bugajak, album artwork created by stach szumski.

one more time we choose two little known gems for re-release on 45 rpm single. another single by the same group is pretty in demand by funk 45 collectors. these two sides are not that much known but they certainly deserve the same attention. while funky you is pretty good, uptempo funk, the b-side is the real beauty of this record. love come down is a fine example of chicago soul which has not been re-released yet. hopefully many people appreciate the work behind this release, from both the original musicians as well as those who are responsible for this high quality re-issue.

lunar disko records returns to action with another label debut featuring carlow house and techno duo, tr one. two of ireland’s finest dj’s return to production duties with a supreme house and techno ep. the ’chicarlow ep’ features four adventurous analogue jams showcasing tr one’s love for the sound of chicago and detroit. raw percussion and drum rhythms, fused with the beauty and soul of chicago and detroit machine music make for a classic house and techno 12&#8243,. a passionate record, from a passionate pair. made in chicarlow.

high summer. sun is shining and the bordello is open to newcomers, the latest being slovenia’s ichisan. a 12” that bulldozes barriers, metamundus seamlessly slips between electro disco, braindance acid and gilded funk. writhing 303 jerks are tempered by warm-hearted key changes for the title track, patterns ducking into playful frolics and lush deeps. and this desire to toy with convention is what characterises the ep. bitter chords are sugared, machine grooves with nods to the dancefloors of the 70s, spaceflights with undertones of chicago, ichisan brings all together in a 12” that is as unique as it is addictive.

the second release of another earth is upon us and this time it s all about proper detroit techno combined with distorted left wing machine house. the label combines 2 acts together in a split ep series which compliment each others sound. for the a-side the highly talented producer, plural (separate skills, metroplex, u.s.), created 2 essential detroit techno tracks. the a1 is a warm uplifting peak time bomb and the a2 has a darker vibe concentrated on the groove. the b-side hosts 2 tracks from the intriguing mind of hakim murphy (machine dreams, chicago, u.s.). the b1 is a heavy distorted peak time house banger while the b2 is quite the opposite, deep and obscure.

first vinyl re-issue on cyclo records since 1999 take your time ep confirms gemini s status as one one of chicago’s most remarkable and prolific house producer of the 90s. gemini’s music wavers between minimal techno and old school chicago house but always with a deep feel to it. retro funk-tech grooves (karma, return of the jack) or obsessive, beats and bass driven vocals (take your time, where u belong), you have the essence of gemini s work in these 4 gems.

many of us wondered what happened to legendary chicago artist, producer and dj spencer kincy aka gemini since the early 2000s. a cursed journey into insanity or a deliberate choice to turn the page of music for another life ? speculations have been abound...where did he go ? with these 3 previously unreleased tracks one should think spencer is back on the scene...but not quite. just lost tapes found in the attic, some unlikely email communications and you ve got the lost ep, his final testament under the gemini moniker. what you have here is another brilliant example of spencer s musicality, raw or metallic sounds melted into live and program drums delivering unique dancefloor energy (4321, jungle life) or deeper, and simpler structures with chicago vibes from another age (monday to wednesday). defiantly fresh !

after his last ep b.a.b.e on drumpoet community look like aka luca duran is back with a new release on akoya circles. the solid and versatile four-tracker spring and you again shows his capacity to produce tracks that are inspired by the old detroit and chicago house music combined with modern elements. opener spring & you is oriented by the early detroit sample process and reminds us of the beauty and simplicity of this area. a2 arms akimbo the most disco oriented track on this 12inch is a timeless swing weapon. on the b side nothing to fear a heavy disco-house tune that certainly demands a shaking hip. followed by b2 white stairs a late night stomper. unsurprisingly the releases of the young colombian - swiss producer look like are receiving support from heavyweight diggers like laurent garnier, ben ufo, dvs1& dam swindle.

repress 2016
the still fresh label foul & sunk is about to release their fifth ep, and still not an year old! this time ist is the debut single from oldschool-house affictionado borrowed identity. though still young, you could easily believe that he was there since the beginning, producing a fusion of detroit- and chicago- style house with his own up-to-date flavour. and he got the fantastic mark e to finish the aside of this 4-track record with a remix

esps second single on underground re issued and re mastered for 2014. released in original artwork in conjunction with the rights holders.

more chicago house bizznizz from the original rockin house label...incl. a mike dunn version as well.... know whats up! ... ltd re:issue

mak & pasteman drop their 2nd instalment of dance trax - club tracks rooted deeply in chicago & ghetto house flavour.

yoruba records is proud to present this new album by label veterans nomumbah. hailing from sao paulo, this three piece consists of andré torquato, ale reis and rafael moraes. with this release, nomumbah show a great deal of maturity, a mark often only surpassed with the release of a sophomore album. the track ‘words’ will strike a familiar chord with listeners, its clever use of maya angelou’s reading of her timeless ‘still i rise’ fits perfectly over the top of a deep bass and bongo driven groove. ‘meinhaus’ is another beautifully crafted track, one that seemingly pays tribute to chicago’s earliest fathers of deep house while still keeping a certain swing that will set it apart on dance floors today. ‘precious’, a definite future favourite, features a cutting lead synth that adds warmth to the track and is accompanied by crystal clear hi-hat bursts and a simple, yet captivating, vocal. this album’s title track, ‘amanha’, edges on tech house with stripped down percussion, a simple rolling bass line and a pulsing lead synth, perfect for setting a more chilled-out vibe. a deep and at times techy release, djs will find all 10 tracks well suited for the late night into early morning hours. featuring rhythmic, chunky bass lines, ambient keys and radiant backing vocals this soon-to-be yoruba classic is a must have for your kit bag in 2016

pumpin chicago house classics from 1994 by duece mode aka skyman aka sneaky tim aka drewsky !! 2016 re-issue