six years on from his debut album on cadenza, mirko loko returns to the fold with a follow up album (- comet plan -) and a single (- kolor -).
2009s * seventynine* long player helped catapult mirkos profile, not only as a producer, but also as dj, regularly spinning alongside the cadenza crew, and with detroit luminaries such as derrick may and carl craig. and its on this single that mirko invites friend and peer, carl craig, to remix under his c2 guise. wearing his influences on his sleeve, mirko is obviously indebted to the techno music of the motor city, and these classic detroit tropes are certainly used in the building blocks of the original mix of “kolor-, a sprawling and pacey intergalactic journey sprinkled with a dusting of xylophones, bells & chimes, as the melody is driven forward for a heady trip across the night skies.

raam is back with ep 2 where he delivers the massive hidden, a classic dub-driven techno banger. with its stabby synths and 4/4 rhythm its devastating on the dance floor. on the flip hidden gets a remix treatment from the talented baba stiltz (studio barnhus). baba buries the original into a deeper, sonic gritty journey. the ep ends with pallas which is a slow and raw house track with a moody atmosphere.

as we move into a new year, again start the cogs of labels and artists around the world, this is certainly the case for disc over music as they bring us their first release of 2015. high off the back of exquisite releases in 2014 from luca lozano & mr. ho and nicson, disc over’s first installment of 2015 comes from label head tim green - a three track ep bursting with two classic tg productions and grooves which is then given another dimension with a remix from the talented german born producer borrowed identity. the ep kicks off with the aptly named ‘scar’ - a track which when heard, truly makes it mark. it sets the tone for the rest of the ep with it’s prominent bassline and haunting howls whilst dreamlike keys bounce and float above. track two, ‘we thought’ is taken down a gear but keeps all of the groove built from ‘scar’. it begins with a simple trademark tg bassline and is allied with light and free singular keys. the listener is then joined by vocals which along with the previous elements take you on a real trip. borrowed identity speeds things up right away with his remix of ‘we thought’. the track is morphed into a dancefloor groove with the comforting vocals darkened, cut and reworked on top of an unpredictable and fluctuating bassline. managing to keep the identity of tim’s original the track becomes something completely different and certainly makes you feel you want to take the trip

wolfers incorporating uplifting, dreamy synth sequences alongside his instantly recognizable gritty floor-fillers. the title track is such a killer...future classic!

is the truth out there? with the truth 2008 - 2013 anthology, solaronemusic presents a refine selection of some of the exaltics greatest tracks from 2008-2013, reviewing in 2xlp five years of a highly prolific career. this future classic retrospective gathers together the very best of the jena located artist on labels such like transient force, bunker, clone or last known trajectory just to name a few

more heat from kms. another rarity this time from dionne circa 1994. focusing on the deeper end of detroit s spectrum this features mixes from stacey pullen, brian hall, alton m and the deep house classic d pac dub of feel da rain. released in full conjunction with kevin saunderson / kms records. fully remastered for 2015.

another all-time classic from the extensive back catalog of the legendary miami songstress gwen mccrae. 90% of me is you is instantly recognizable, it s been sampled countless of times by some of the most seminal hip hop artists ever (large professor, jaylib, mobb deep & more) & is a bonafide rare groove sure-shot that never loses its appeal & is always in demand with dj s & producers. perhaps its the pairing of the languid guitar & strings, or gwens sultry vocals & that steady breakbeat that keeps people hooked some 40 years after it s original release? whatever it is, its classic material from start to finish! backed here with its original b-side slow jam its worth the hurt this super-rare 45 has been re-mastered, re-pressed & brought back for 2015s dance-floors in conjunction & with the permission of t.k. disco / henry stone music, miami usa

the latest chapter in the electronic evolution of guitarist john frusciante features a new project under his trickfinger guise and has him utilizing the classic hardware that spawned the eternal acid template. frusciantes desire to cede control to machines has paradoxically allowed him to present a singular take on elemental dance music, a brilliant and unexpected entry into acid tests growing canon of modern, 303-focused dance music.

2020 repress! after space dimension controller the clone royal oak series is coming with another young talent. this time its swedish genius of time, known for their debut release on aniara records. three takes on classic house music done by young producers in their unique almost serene style that reveal their nordic roots. genius of time shows that house music can still sound fresh.

kompakt classic *entdeckung der langsamkeit*, played bei villalobos, r. hawtin and many more comes slowed down and remastered, plus bonus-bomb *music*! massive double header!

limited 2015 repress, marbled pink 180gr vinyl , just 200 copies , thats it.
part four in the series sees mosaic return to its signature sound of the late 90 s : deep techno-tinged house. first up is uk house legend nail , who was in hiding in london and suffolk for a while , but is now back in his bunker in nottingham making music once again. his offering, -pharoah,- was created on boxing day 2013 especially for mosaic and contains all the hallmarks of classic nail productions of the 90s whilst maintaining a foot firmly in the present. if you like your house deep and sample heavy this cut is definitely worth checking out...on the flip we have two tracks from newcomer annie errez. annie is a resident dj at the mint club in leeds and has been developing her production skills over the last few years with appearances on holic trax , saints & sonnets as well as a very fine release on strobewax which she co-runs with fellow mint club resident bobby o donnell. if deep techno- house is your cup of tea then put the kettle on and listen to the sublime -bell curve- and the dubbed out bass monster that is auguste.- we are sure that you will agree that there is no doubt that she will be a producer to keep an eye on in the future

marshall jefferson, ron hardy & frankie knuckles collaborating across 2 sides of a single 12inch need we say more? obviously that s a dream line-up right there & of course the results of such a meeting of minds is nothing short of outstanding! just listen to the record & you ll see! essential business... -ride the rhythm- came out on trax in 1986, making it one of the -first wave- house records to land & make a massive impression here in the uk & in europe. marshall jefferson s fingerprints are all over this bad boy, his massive piano riffs, non-stop bass-lines, the pounding drums, everything about this record is just huge! he had an incredible knack for making accessible, club tracks with cross over appeal that the underground heads clamored to get hold of at the same time. throw frankie & ronnie (literally) in the mix & you ve got solid, classic, all-time gold on your hands (& turntables!). fully re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released for 2015 in it s original format with the permission & participation of all rights holders with all original trax label artwork intact.

this classic release came originally out in 1999. we bring it back to you re-mastered on black vinyl!
one of the most underground dub techno producers around. he started producing around 1997 and he released a number of ep s on legendary labels such as thule records and sublabels, mosaic and two full length albums and two ep s on force inc. arnvidur can create refined stripped down dub techno. every so called -underground- dj must have at least one exos record.
* this record is dedicated to my good friend oskar logason who left us to soon* - exos

vermillion lands with an inter-stellar remix package. french techno connoisseur agoria leads us on a minimal, spaced out trip through shining synths and swift vocal echoes. acclaimed house maverick and hot creations head honcho jamie jones has been closing his dj sets for the last few weeks with his own remix. its bouncing, old school house tip bounding beneath bright gospel turns of phrase, approaching near classic status with arms aloft receptions on the dancefloor. and finally berlin’s deniz kurtel, who pulls her penchant for polyrhythmic percussion to the fore, casting sweet tribal grooves across an original surely destined to become a dancefloor anthem this summer.

re-issue of a classic disco album from 1979.

for its 52th release, be as one has picked the rising italian talent marco faraone, with a 4 tracks ep, that showcases different takes of marco’s approach to techno. the ep title track restrictions opens the 12inch with a dark, fast-paced groove and hypnotic vocal, a real treat for the authentic techno players. with day 20 marco ravels into the dub techno forest, with classic dub elements that set the tone to a deeper mood. voices from the sea follows up with a more festive approach, a big room anthem that keeps the dark vibe on the release. for the vinyl heads, an exclusive treat for the 12inch its early morning, getting a due vinyl pressing after being featured exclusively on the 2013 live compilation by shlomi aber

only one music presents format aka orlando voorn! this classic masterpiece from 1991, originally released on esp records, comes re-mastered to you back on vinyl!

official re-issue of 3 classic tracks by new york house legend boyd h. jarvis. massive tip!

after the frenzy heat of miami, quantize keeps the fire coming with this release. neil pierce scorches the spring with a soulful groover that sizzles in lyrics & production. neil is on fire and on this release he teams with mike patos to re-introduce/re-produce a classic from mtume. seldom do you hear live bass (john turner) on dance records, and you will appreciate the authentic musical production in this. when you add in vanessa freemans effortless performance on this with vocals that demonstrate that she is the perfect vocalist to re-sing a classic, you are ready she sings of desire and of love with soulful class and delivery.

well deserved re-issue of this deephouse classic from theo parrish, originally released in 2001.

*la ronde* is one of the seminal japanese house releases, originally released in 1991 on king street offshoot bpm records it has long been a highly sought after slab of wax among deep house & dance music aficionados around the world. confined to one single disc on its original release this luxurious 2015 re-issue lets all the music contained within breathe the way it was naturally intended across 2 re-mastered 12 inches, making it utterly indispensable for all you djs & fanatics out there clamoring for all these classic tracks from far eastern heavyweights like toshihiko mori, soichi terada and many many more (nycs legendary pal joey even makes a guest appearance!). this is gorgeous, ambient, deep house at its finest, full of melody, soul & vibe, totally essential & finally available in this format for the very first time. fully re-mastered, re-pressed and re-released in full conjunction with king street sounds / bpm records, nyc / japan.

2 sleazy, obscure, top shelf chicago basement tracks of the highest order here, dug straight from the trax archives of 1988 & refreshed for 2015! fantasy is a creeping, sinister, rough hewn spoken word banger that has all the things we love about these tunes, dark synths, frenetic drum programming & those lyrics! classic material indeed from short lived production outfit pleasure zone. flip it over for the b-side i cant understand & an instantly familiar vibe jumps out at you, the raw claps, basic melodies & the story of a lover left high & dry recounted over tough jacking rhythms. essential! re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released with the full co-operation & participation of all rights holders.

messalina keeps up the pressure with another fantastic assortment of balearic gems including a heavy steel drum version of the classic *papa was a rolling stone*, plus *peace & war*, a throbbing afro disco groover with phat bass, funky synths, killer piano hook and a great positive message. its over to brazil on the flip with the brilliant *katarina*, a slo-mo chugger full of rio flavour edited to perfection by balearic maestro andy kidd with the promo already receiving a lot of attention in ibiza. lastly we have *crioula*, lucci capris floor friendly version of a lost jose roberto samba funk classic. top quality all the way.

limited re-issue of a true classic on green glow in the dark vinyl.

scuba s musical biography has been a story of constant change. over the past eleven years, his music has zigzagged through bass, techno and house, at times dark and contemplative, at others bright and anthemic. a look at his discography bears out this creative restlessness: from the shadowy rhythms of a mutual antipathy and triangulation, through the soaring melodies of personality and the cardinal -adrenalin- ep. claustrophobia is more than just the next phase in this development—it s a culmination of everything that s come so far. as its name implies, the record is tense and inward-looking, but it s also rich and dynamic, nimbly moving through a panorama of moods and styles. rhythms expand and contract from one song to the next, textural passages give way to shimmering strands of melody, found sounds and field recordings breathe life into ambient sketches. the album is modern and understated throughout, but also touched with something unrestrained: the exhilarating energy of classic rave.

original science city electro classic reissued & spiced up w/ kassem mosse version

one of the most important work of japanese deep house master kuniyuki is finally repressed! earth beats have been supported by a lot of djs and licensed for lucianos sci.fi.hi.fi mix cd. this track have been remixed by henrik schwarz, larry heard, roman flugel, chateau flight, magazine. earth beats have been a future classic by the time it has been released. dont miss the last chance to get the release on vinyl!

reissue of this essential and rh favorite new york 12 inch. a classic just the way they were done during the golden years in nyc! reissue of this essential new york classic. pure dancefloor madness!

the 7 inch vinyl single has a contemporary style vocal track from lovers rock legend peter spence, who has teamed up with producer phillip gadd for a 2014 revisit and adaptation of this timeless classic, which was originally recorded by ken boothe in 1970 for ja artist/producer keith hudson. the b side features a horns led instrumental version. limited edition of 300 numbered copies.

following the release of jonas kopp s capturing debut album and the recent transllusion and drexciya re-issues, the berlin powerhouse starts the year with a bang. tresor records is proud to introduce the debut collaboration between all-time reference dj deep, and emerging artist roman poncet, with two powerful 12-s released back-to-back, exploring both modern and classic interpretations of techno. dj deep, uncovered by laurent garnier in the early ‘90s, has always rested on the cusp of modernity, whether in the realm of house or techno, relentlessly delivering visionary selections throughout. as label owner of deeply rooted, dj deep seeks out likeminded artists, including poncet, to propel his vision of contemporary sounds. roman poncet, surfaced in 2013 with a growing catalog on labels as deeply rooted, taapion or figure. the blend of the two producers is simply incendiary and their profound compatibility takes all its sense on these two eps.

reissue of a 1983 funk classic by dr john blair.

its winter in detroit and fit siegel has given us * carmine*, a moody techno classic perfect for the lonely season. subtle, low-key and thumping, the title track revolves around a bittersweet piano lead, elegiac 303 and blade runner string swells. its a high-tech driving song in the tradition of model 500s low-key classic * pick up the flow* and fit sounds more assured than ever. * first found* is mills-ian jigsaw puzzle techno imbued with breathy and addictive humanity. stacatto, free-jazz informed piano solos lock into ping-pong synths -- eventually, a female vocal emerges over a bed of arpeggiated bass. loose yet robotic, * first found* is first-rate detroit techno mysticism. the record as a whole is a worthy entry into the motor citys storied canon from a leader of the new school.

sounding quite like nothing you have heard before, the excelsiors come correct with their debut album, control this. the latest project from shane ‘sureshot’ hunt, known for his sharpshooters group, and for his highly-regarded soundbwoy reggae breaks series wherein he has liberally dropped science, sharing his in-depth knowledge of ska, rock-steady, reggae and dancehall for the instruction of the hip-hop massive, the excelsiors is the logical extension of shanes passion for classic jamaican music (and more) of the 60s through 80s.

the groove brothers, aka jef k and rhythm&soul, keep things moving with the second release on their fledgling label, on a mission records. it’s been seven months since the label’s debut, demonstrating the duo’s considered approach to their outlet, which has been set up to capture the true spirit of house music, basing its ideals on some of the industry’s most respected labels and keeping that timeless, classic ethos alive. this second release unites the label owners with a couple of newcomers to the scene. retaining the sultry outlook of the first release the groove brothers inject jazzy notes and smooth funky rhythms into their music, while mr ks and kub follow in a similar vein with their well-crafted contributions. ks expanding on the jazz theme, while kub takes a more sensual pathway. (words by marcus barnes)

limited edition - 200 copies only worldwide
with a career spanning over twenty-five years and releases across strictly rhythm, kingstreet records and real tone to name a few, tommy bones’ new ‘black concept’ ep brings two tracks that give a modern edge to the classic soulful house sound. ‘black concept’ has a soothing, almost serene sound with the use of jazz influenced instrumental sample but also a beat that allows it to remain predominantly house track. ‘put it on you’ is up-tempo with more of a club designed sound, the vocal of lydia rhodes has an almost seductive sound and the varied tempo gives a sound for the underground dancefloor.

2015 repress !
nail provides the lead track for fofs latest vinyl only excursion - originally produced in the same time period as the classic tracks on the ode rammel reissue ep earlier in the year, glazed lay dormant on one of nails dats for many years before being rediscovered and given its first airing now on fof. chunky roughed up house beats are the order of the day here, a real peak time groove. new talent harry mccanna, resident at londons infamous undersound nights, debuts with act 1, a beautifully subtle bassline driven groove that rises above the pack with its super warm pad lending the track a warm and fuzzy hypnotic edge. romanian talent zece kicks off the flipside with the most contemporary offering, a breakbeat laden groove with a fx laden vocal snatch underpinned by that all important b-line whilst sonodab rounds things off with a beautifully deep and melodic slice of electro on brown study, the percussive elements giving rise to a hazy melodic pattern for those early hour excursions.

we started the classic series featuring tracks that we love, bought, played out and which we have the feeling more people should know about them. for this first edition, it is a great honor for us to welcome such a living legend, a pioneer from the chicago house scene: mr k alexi shelby! at the age of 12 he was already moving in the right circles, befriending frankie knuckles and ron hardy whilst frequenting the famous warehouse. his upbringing in chicago in the 70s and 80s meant that he was exposed to a range of genres and different styles of music including stevie wonder, prince, curtis mayfield and david huff. these same names would prove to be the roots of his influences. this projet includes two classic and timeless moments of chicago house & techno music.

remastered reissue of the 1980 lamar thomas disco classic, backed up with an extended edit by waxist selecta.

following on from the previous 2 volumes of high quality disco heat dug from salsoul s legendary back catalog we have here the 3rd installment of selections that were favored by dj-demi god larry levan on the dancefloor of his seminal, game changing nyc nightclub the paradise garage. that s right, high quality disco, boogie, funk & more is the order of the day here with prime-time hits flawlessly rubbing shoulders with underground cuts in a way that mirrors levan s open mind & faultless ear for music. his elusive early 80 s remix of jimmy castor s perennial b-boy jam -it s just begun- sits comfortably alongside essential tracks like skyy s club classic -here s to you-, inner life s anthemic -moment of my life- & orlando riva sounds trippy -moonboots- among many others. this is an essential release for those who dig the disco sound & want to have all these incredible records in one place, or for newcomers who wish to explore the sounds & vibe of one of the greatest dj s of modern times & who want to get down to some of the tracks that have shaped modern day club culture. re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released for 2015 in full conjunction with salsoul records new york city.

yet another solid soul/funk/disco nugget lifted from the vaults of miami s cat records (another t.k. disco subsidiary).
often sampled, re-edited & re-jigged but never bettered! gwen mccrae s all time classic * all this love im giving* finally sees a timely repress, just as god intended, on a dinked 45 with all original artwork intact! thats right, you may recognize this number from cassius 1999 hit * feelin for you* but this track has long been a staple of rare groove dances & sophisticated soul parties with discerning djs & selectors clamoring for the original 45 at any cost.
backed here with its original b-side slow jam * maybe ill find somebody new* this rare 45 has been re-mastered, re-pressed & brought back for 2015s dance-floors in conjunction & with the permission of t.k. disco / henry stone music, miami usa.

currently causing quite a stir on the underground, the jerome hill remix of marshall jeffersons s trax classic lost in the groove is a complete re-interpretation, solid jacking (hard) house music using the original vocal that s cut loud onto the vinyl and worms inside your head and has been doing serious damage in the clubs and festivals last year. now with all licensing and red tape cleared away, it s set for release. dancer boom boom is actually a collaboration between acid legend adonis and sidney winters, with a mix down by house legend frankie knuckles. this sat on the b side of am a dog on trax records and is rare & obscure to say the least, but once the needle touches the groove you know it s a killer. massive kick drums and mysterious organ scales, this one is a mad mad tune ! produced in 1987 (and sounding like nothing else from that year) it s been given a very slight and very respectful re-arrangement by jerome hill, remastered and cut super loud. strictly limited and if the previous titles on the label are anything to go by, this one will sell out equally quick.

number three in prins thomas rett if fletta excursion welcomes our good friends from full pupp trulz & robin with change, a 10 minute deep techno buildup piece in a somewhat classic, almost trentemolleresque, soundscape + tradition. minimalistic but huge in a motoric wall of sound style long not heard. large! dunjon sets the counterpoint on b, bassdridden, sparse, bubbling sturdy grooving techno is dub comes back to the richer atmosphere of change for another hallcinating deep and dubby piece.

mesak, one of the proprietors of skwee, from turku finland with holtiton - his 6 track laton contribution. crafted productions with the classic broken-step, whiney synths & odd stabs known from the upfront-underworld of skwee. but on the 6-cut and very bass heavy plate theres also banging & head-nodding tracks directed towards the sonics of 8-bit chip sound. one of mesaks most quality-compiling releases to date. laton presents some of the proprietors of skwee & the phenomenon of this fennoscandian sound with three different 12inches and a lp compilation. valiant was originally released in 2012, limited and is back on demand

daze follows up his seminal lips white label with a huge three-track ep for the core lobster theremin label. traversing a bastardised series of themes that sees jersey house blended with overdriven rave, tinker-toy acid lines slicing through shrouded doom techno and chattering hip-hop loops rolling over classic breakbeat house.

• hotly anticipated fifth release from this brilliant label
• printed disco sleeve
blue hour s fifth release introspective continues to explore faster tempos in classic dance-floor fashion. bright atmosphere and emotive melodies compliment warm staccato drums over three tracks of effective techno.

• ugly funk return in style with mr sanger !
• very limited copies only
a handful in stock only of this this new slamb choppin four tracker from norfolk s mr sanger who tears it up in classic style

repress from the 2006 classic anthony rother 12inch

our next big release at bad barbie, going out on digital and 12 inch, comes by the hand of aldo cadiz itself, but this time partnered with kareem cali. these two made a fantastic three track ep called monita ep. the first track monita presents a solid base created with a classic tech style and an extremely groovy bass line. full of small arrangements and a crazy vocal line, this tracks its perfect for any club dj. the second track bonita, is the one with the more old school vibe, from the bass line to the main acid synth, which goes evolving softly with a filter during the track to generate the needed tension. all this with a strong tech groove to follow the step of this solid ambience created by the acid synths. the last track moni, also has many techno and acid elements presents. we can perceive the techno soul mainly on the arrangement of the hi-hats and bass line, but the acid synth in triplet at the backend is what generates the crazy vibe and almost hypnotic feeling during the track, playing around with the volume of it. definitely a fantastic release to add to any collection.

following the release of jonas kopp s capturing debut album and the transllusion and drexciya re-issues, the berlin powerhouse starts the year with a bang. tresor records is proud to introduce the debut collaboration between two frenchmen, all-time reference dj deep, and emergent artist roman poncet, with two powerful 12-s released back to back, exploring both modern and classic interpretations of techno. dj deep, uncovered by laurent garnier, has always rested on the cusp of modernity, whether in the realm of house or techno, relentlessly delivering visionary selections since his emergence in the early 90s. as label owner of deeply rooted, dj deep seeks out likeminded artists, including poncet, to propel his vision of contemporary sounds. roman poncet, surfaced in 2013 on len faki’s figure imprint. more recently his catalog also expanded to include releases on deeply rooted as well as young french label taapion. the blend of the two producers is simply incendiary and their profound compatibility takes all its sense on these two explosive eps.