konzentration auf den groove gepaart mit ideenvielfalt & wuchtiger deepness, spirituellen wumms vereint mit nächtlichen frohsinn, schaumweinfesten und dreck unter den nägeln

as some of you may have already noticed, each release of mr raoul ks >peul< series features a specicific african instrument as its main sound. this time its the balafon - a kind of sticcado, which uses calabashes as resonancebodies and is often handcrafted by its player. here, the balafon is used as a rhythmic and a melodic instrument. after a long intro, the track gathers momentum and takes off for one of those long buildups. when the tension is released, in come the vocals! rising from a sparse chant to an energetic vocal that empathically pleads for unity. then you get your beats back and off goes another african-european joyride. for those of you who arent that much into vocals, a less vocalized mix is provided on the flipside. enjoy another mr raoul k special treat

les schmitz normally collaborates with his brother, producer oliver schmitz. after many releases on fresco, they come to stereo steven with a massive techno track. featuring groovy remix from andrea bertolini, going to be the next summer anthem in ibiza.

after the great success of his first e.p. “beach kisses , emerging spanish talent dosem delivers two new floor bangers. on the a, dosem presents “silent drop” a highly infectious anthem bound to fit the appetite of djs from a wide spectrum of genres… a track sure to make listeners yearn for more as it builds and builds until the main melody breaks free and all hell breaks loose! massive whether treated as house or techno!on the b, “paraiso” bursts out as if there is no tomorrow… not for the faint hearted, a techno floor killer if you want to call it that, but one thing for sure watch the dancefloor burn when you play this out!all in all a huge e.p. that will set a milestone for a new techno sound to come

one year after his first ep on cargo edition, kostas tassopouls aka ekkohaus delivers to the label another incredibly strong release. the native-born greek, now living in berlin, has developed into an skilled producer who rides the line between techno and house. the combination of reduced, hypnotic and impulsive arrangements with a subtle deepness are typical of ekkohaus’ sound, demonstrated perfectly in the two tracks of this ep. “unsound” is characterized by his smooth, almost elegant rhythm. a repetitive meandering vocal sample weaves through the track, sounding familiar yet haunting at the same time. the track is already played by many key dj’s and is definitely to be heard more often within the next months to come. “moon talking” focuses on a more standard vocal which gives the track some pop-appeal. at the same time the introverted male vocal introduces a very catching harmony which will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the dancefloor. with this ep, ekkohaus cements himself as one of the modern-house talents.

due to love is a massive progressive anthem in the making. deep progressive bass, snappy beats and kevin drews dreamy vocodered vocal combine to take the track to the next level. the remixes come from rudi stakker, who turns in a popof style techno work out and ryan riback, who covers the electro base well.

fresh off the release of their debut album, patrick dsp and pauze return to the studio and have provided us with another techno stomper. ball and hoop starts out with a killer intro which is going to be a sure fire starter for a lot of hard techno sets all over the world. this leads into a pounding percussion beast with a throbbing kick and punishing bass line. dont miss this one folks! monocores track starts with a pounding kick and nice crisp hats. the bass line alone is strong enough to shake the foundation of your house, so make sure you provide your audience with a construction hat before they decide to take on these beats!glenn wilson has been secretly hiding in his studio producing the powerful techno that he is known for. glenns furious signature kick and bass joins up with an incredible synth riff that will be dancing in your mind for a long time to come. make sure you grab this one up quick because its going to be a hot one!

big with the advent, xpansul, secret cinema !! here we come again, loose records is proud to present rino cerrone and flavio diaz that come together for a great collaboration, delivering a super 3 track ep. with plenty of grooves and funky elements. don t miss it!

2 of the most respected names in the scene come together for 2 futuristic slabs of hardcore techno. these tracks were made by both producers using the internet to send the files back and forth. each artist has still managed to bring their unique style to each track. an epic collaboration with devastating results. this is one not to miss.

true detroit techno from the man you never see, cybonix aka maaco, from the group detroit in effect ( d.i.e). four all new, raw as hell detroit electro bass tracks guaranteed to keep the floor moving. cybonix groove is the first in a series of new releases from the legendary dbass label, now active after over 10 years in hibernation over on 7 mile. limited pressing and guaranteed to be a rare detroit record in years to come!

this bush/k.r 028 - 12 is yet another slice of true tehcno. the advent & industrialyzer come as one for this serious 12 release. with 3 powerful tracks that take you into another dimension.. with some tributes to detroit, bringing back the 303 & with new direction & flow..

venezuelan producer argenis brito graces us with his sophomore cadenza release, the imminent ep. renowned for his role as lead vocalist for senor coconut as well as his collaborative projects with artists as decorated as luciano, pier bucci, jay haze and samim, the multi-talented argenis solo work comes with some pedigree. resident in berlin since 2004, his distinctly latin interpretation of house is a step ahead of the game, with prior releases on junion and cadenza animating floors with that inimitable south american fervour. title track >imminent< is a playful affair,with bouncing bass and a shimmering synth melody dancing around the kick. intoxicating and funked up, the melodies call and respond in a fragmented conversation while pulsing echoed tones add depth to the mix. >mind body soul< stutters into a complex percussive pattern, coloured by warm keys and blocks of bass tone. funky is the word, as a distorted vocal directs bodies to the floor. deep and immersive, dark melodic synth movements plunge us into a sweaty and cathartic house hole. on the flip, >lolipop< combines electro and house elements into one cheeky dance with the devil. bubbling bass flows under cascading melodic synth, as fat percussion crunches around sharp vocal bursts. slick and futuristic, this is for that time of the night where looking backwards is not an option.closing the ep, >unreality< is as deep as they come. warm and uncompromising key stabs pulsate over a no-nonsense bass drive, accented by harmonising clav tones. living up to its moniker, the resonant melodies and hypnotic pace conspire to transcendental effect.

gulp recordings return with another quality release from darlings of the scene milke. remixes come in the shape of blog scene kings designer drugs whose remix of treasure fingers cross the dancefloor for the fools gold stable has recieved over 200.000 hits and they re just about to set off on a 2 month tour of america & australia. on the flipside we have the legendary environ / balihu main man daniel wang providing his classic analogue electronic sound. radio plays on bbc 6 music & lots of press to follow...

marcelo torres once again is showing his hot feeling for the house tribal sound influenced by some electronic sounds which come out in the two mixes put together along with maurizo gubellini...hot release for the club!!!

japanese wonder producers tomoko & nono come to nite grooves with a brand new & debut bumpin slammer with 2 distinct reproductions. includes remixes by jim rivers and p60.

it has been a while since mighty thor came up with a solid techno banger, but this time he is ready to blow of some steam on the 2nd dynamic reflection release. thor comes up with some serious detroit influenced techno on the aside, expect catchy synthmelodies and smooth percussion at his best! the french guys from sub space put out an awesome remix on the a2. their rework makes you want to funk that shit and reminds you at the old technasia sound! on the flipside sub space comes up with an oldschool, almost axis sounding techno stomper. quality analog stuff is what these guys are capable of and they proof it once again with hypnotic synths and 909 rideloops, a true dancefloor killer! thor is responsible for reworking this original and brings us an amazing remix with even some breakbeat influences in the breakdown. bringin some futuristic feel in this oldschool techno banger with extraordinary uplifting percussion loops he pushes himself to another level with this one! once again a superior 2nd release from the dynamic reflection squad, lets pray for more of this pure quality stuff and keep our eyes on the the future. the scene need more labels like this which reflects the current techno movement and promises loads more of that sweet stuff in days to come..

morjac teams up with hot french producer fred falke and young vocalist sarah tyler on the infectious when we re together. signed to all corners of the world and already supported by pete tong this record is set to be big and has got to be the sound you ll hear in every club and on the airwaves over the months to come and no doubt echoing right until the end of 2009!

bananza music is back! after a two year break one of the usas most respected underground house labels is set to relaunch in february 2009 with new remixes of one of their biggest past records, trademarqs broken wagon. the remixes come courtesy of chicago legend derrick carter, bon johnson, marko militano and the bald & the beautiful. bananzas ethos has always been to develop new talents alongside the industrys greats, something in evidence on broken wagon remixes, with the likes of derrick carter sitting alongside the up and coming the bald & the beautiful. the vinyl will be released soon with digital following. future releases in 2009 are lined up from joshua iz (from iz & diz) and the production duo of jt donaldson & cpen.

debuting with >i believe< on the monumental (10 records) compilation >techno 2: the next generation< (alongside carl craig, marc kinchen, and jay denham) in 1990. octave one is the brainchild of the phenomenal native sons of detroit, mi (usa), the burden brothers. the band, (made up of lenny burden and lawrence burden), have had the privilege of touring live and djing throughout the world, including the countries of germany, spain, greece, belgium, vienna, the netherlands, the uk, ireland, scotland, malaysia, japan, the us, and russia, among many other places. throughout their careers they have worked with such artists as derrick may, underground resistance, juan atkins, anthony shake shakir, among others. they have remixed tracks for such artists as massive attack, akabu (joey negro), dj rolando (jaguar), steve bug, john thomas, the trampps, rhythim is rhythim, and inner city. two years of live touring and three years of recording come together for the brothers latest musical offering. reaching back and rejuvenating their pure electronic detroit sound, o1 produce a dance floor heavy techno journey. >summers on jupiter< showcases the burdens signature rough and tumble production style. several tracks are already gracing the decks of the likes of jeff mills, laurent garnier, carl craig, richie hawtin, and claude young among many others. to celebrate their first studio album in four years, octave one take the electronic beat down on the road through 2009.

shock n chick father come back again with a deep techno track. la luna, dedicated to his resident club, is a strong floorkiller. featuring the remix of the evil amigos, with a special tool version, exactly what you need for let the people going crazy.

the soul clap boys from boston who come up with the next airdrop outing, outdoing themselves every single time. it’s becoming increasingly hard to hammer them down to a certain sound or aesthetic as their thirst for innovation is just unquenchable! >puppy crack< is a potent dance drug and should immediately be banned to avoid further brain damage. dripping into your drainage like some highly potent acid, the track breaks down into the wonkiest mayhem that clubbers ears have heard in a long time!for those who like it darker, the ragged >beat the puppy< tool is the one! not beating around the bush but rather beating the poor squelching animal, the track rages subliminally, gripping tight around the neck with a metallic beat that should have any old party dog wagging its tail rhythmically while the voice filters in causing uproar with its build-up.call in the ambulance and hope the doctor saving you when your overdose is mikael stavöstrand: he is just such a fine balancer and knows how to dose right: >puppy crack< becomes a deep entrancing affair with squelching noises and hypnotic synths that underline squeaking and clicking effects. slowly the whole affair culminates in an evil addiction you did not even notice you developed!

lady ann teams up with dancehall legend mush 1, known from formerly recording act the slackers of epitaph/hell, for an album of >roots< dancehall style tracks. a combination of live & digital instruments performing roots reggae / rockers-style riddums.

sonar kollektiv started to release their limited vinyl edition for our main releases. these vinyl edition is strictly limited to 500 units!and if this is not enough, they all come in heavy gatefold cover!

audiojack release their debut album ‘radio’ this spring and to give you a taste of things to come 2020 vision give you three box fresh cuts off it. audiojack have racked up impressive sales of their 2020vision singles and their debut single ‘robot’ on leftroom and have risen quickly to be one of the most in demand remix artists in their field. they have remixed underworld, 2020soundsystem, paul woolford and james harcourt amongst many others, and for labels including cr2, renaissance and great stuff.

joris voorn & jerome sydenham remixes !! joris voorn stands unquestionably amongst the very finest of todays electronic music production elite. the ever growing list of undisputed hits to come from the dutchmans rotterdam studio confirms is status as one of only a handful of current recording artists capable of creating with each subsequent release a flawless, precise sound that never lacks the essential human touch and organic flow necessary to deliver the biggest results in modern electronic dance music. with his remix of >destination nagano< voorn uses the originals distinctive, driving stab to build an epic, spiralling journey of a track which swings back and forth between wild, wailing sirens and graceful chord phrases before opening out into a beautiful, soaring break and drop momentdestined to create huge impact across the globe thisspring. jeromes shinkansen mix on the b side sees the extended form of the original become compressed and intensified as sydenham takes hold of the improvised key solo and creates an exhilarating house moment reminiscent of a certian classic, much loved ibadan sound.

the mighty shoes crew follow up their miles davis 12inch with this 4 track ep of bohannon re edits/remixes. deep and groovy and sure to please. me & my diva (a groover), summertime groove (with some serious slap bass), save their soles (deep head nodder) and come and dance (awesome!).

anhanguera contributes release no 70 on fine french house label robsoul!! mixes come from jamanta crews rafael droors and sliced funk!!

mutant clan is the name of the new project from timo maas and santos. these boys have really come back with a bang, havent they? having been a fan of santos productions and sound, timo arranged for some studio time together, and the rest as they say.... >inside< is a real moody bitch. with its phat planetesq bassline (not a bad thing, im sure youll agree!), rolling drums and deep ass d base, its one hell of a groove. >outside < is definitely the older, more rebellious, troublesome brother: a darker affair that growls at you from its opening bars, sounds and efx thrown at you from out of darkness. it really is a wonderfully constructed track. once again, maas and santos (aka mutant clan) deliver the goods in the finest way possible and once again, dubfire and sci+tec bring you some of the finest techno around today. a true match made in heaven

here comes the first release in 2009 from soulstar.moses mcclean has delivered us some beauties before, this time he teamed up with rob burns again to deliver this love anthem.remixes come by label honchos harley & muscle as well as from bittersuite and phil r. already played by djs like: david harness, lars behrenroth, rob paine, tim (house afrika), massimo dacosta, andy ward, pierre ravan, nicolas matar, ralf gum, edground, mark farina and many others

nice price deal !!! part 5 of the vendetta singles ep series!! 2 great tracks by albinos alligator and the mighty cube guys! mixes come from kid massive and paolo aliberti!!

the running back sports team is glad to welcome two new players to its roster. dplay and whiz kid manuel tur (see also his brilliant ribn stuff) have caused a great stir with a bouquet of 12-inches for outfits like zurichs beloved drumpoet community or the compost black label as well as knocking out well-made remixes. for instance, their work on kiloos the passion is just adorable. here we have them melted into one organism called dplay, while mtur moves in silence (or in the production credits, if you please). stretching out on the a-side, huub sand is not only a tribute to two of schalke 04s greatest gentlemen, but a prime-example of cavernous, stoic and infective house those two (no not the schalke guys) had quite an impact on. initially planned to come with a remix by the mighty radio slave (please look at cat-no. 012 to see what became of that), our coach could convince the duo to hand out two rather atypical, nonetheless bloodcurdling tunes instead: tschaka kicks some deep dub disco houz styles of the highest orders with riot-like effects on your mind, body & soul. finally, schroulé is a claustrophobic corker, if we have ever seen one. should be the perfect sound track for padded cells and the up-and-coming remake of mel brooks frankenstein. these ruhrpott kids are alright!

already supported by johnny d., someone else, laurent garnier, jennifer cardini, florian meindl, david keno.. erich lesovsky is the newest addition to stil vor talents exciting artist roster. here comes someone who is totally fascinated and absorbed by technology, someone who only performs as a live act in the clubs and - in the time of digital machinery - still works on constructing his own devices to make music with. after singles for wba and keno records, it is now the time for his first release on oliver koletzkis stil vor talent imprint and mr. lesovsky is very happy to be part of the family. so are we, of course! not only, but also because his first ep is a killer display of musical wizardry. it stars off with >bell a donna<, a minimal funk-laden piece of music that is mainly based on some crisp beats, many warm effects and sounds and a melody so simple, yet so encapsulating to capture the heart of every dancer in the club. this is oldskool minimal funk at its best! next up is >93 percent<, a title that might be misleading at first, because this track sounds more like 150 percent really. a great loop made of fidgety techno hi-hats and some wonderful warm analogue sounds - this could well be termed a new form of fidget techno. last up is >riot beatz<, an experimental display of minimal sound design, yet still very danceable. lots of crystal bashing beats, a pumping bass and many little effects - this will definitely be one for the dancefloor in the morning hours. not only does e. lesovsky seem a master of sound, his expertise seems to cover the perfect creation of warm, yet basic tech anthems and his influences seem to come from all sorts of musical directions, from hip-hop to funk to house back to techno. it is the easiness with which he delivers his music that makes his sound designs so special!

prologue and juho kahilainen (bpitch control, frozen north, initial cuts) release a wonderful deep depressive giant ep called prophet without a vision. juho is recognized as a great electronic artist in europe with the right talent to take you on an excessive dance floor journey without any compromises. de:bug wrote about juho, everybody should take an eye on his productions. prologue shares the same opinion! juho kahilainen has produced one of the greatest summer hits last year on bpitch control and is back on prologue music with a mind-boggling ep called prophet without a vision, now. he is delivering perfect techno tracks with space consuming tunes and unbelievable deepness, people cannot really sit down... you must dance. but dont lose too many words about this prologue release, just listen to it and be surprised. mastered by oliver lieb. support from cio dór, oliver lieb, alex flatner, donato dozzy and many more to come!

without a doubt one of the most in-demand production outfits around, christian smith & john selway are coming off a magical twelve months. genre defining releases for drumcode, bedrock, sci+tec and renaissance have put the duo at the top of the sales charts and on countless djs playlists and if this release is anything to go by there is no sign of that trend ending any time soon swingworld finale is exactly what we have come to expect from smith & selway.

chris lake is back with a bang. remixes come from a raft of highly acclaimed artists. atfc delivers a tribal and funky take, bringing out the percussive elements while keeping the strength of the original behind it. feed me excel with a dance-floor penetrating version that sits right within the blossoming electro sound of the moment. choosing to keep both the vocals and piano chords whilst adding a pounding, searing synth line. finally hardwell & rehab deliver their own minimal interpretation of delayed hats and vocal teasers, perfect for the tech lead dance floors

already supported by the bloody bleetroots, will bailey, drop the lime, congorock ... hell yeah starts a new re-issue/remix series called confuzed90s. after the huge critical success of confuzed disco (a retrospective of cult label italian records), label a&r marco peedoo gallerani keep on fumbling into obscure & cheesy italian label catalogues in order to deliver the best re-issues and remixes.: expect weird spaghetti house, nu-disco re-interpretations, nu rave modified anthems and all in between. first chapter is all about sicilian heroes blatta & inesha who tweak and knob 90s techno icon ramirez music as they never have done before: killer freshness with humour. if you remember ramirez, the music, the mad shows you know that all his big tracks and gimmicks are here and those new remixes are set to become a steady 12inch of your record bag for the next months to come. very early support comes from the bloody beetroots, lee mortimer, will bailey ...

second album after the multi-million-seller >come away with me<, full of melancholy and emotions in blues, jazz and folk.

julian jeweil after his huge hit >air conditionne< come back with a 4 tracks ep. 3 huge tracks made for burning each dance floor and a great danton eeprom remix. musst have for afu and electric rescue fans..

here is the long awaited single from nyc electro funksters 33hz. i feel alive/sentinel of love will come out on monday including remixes by the shoes & boombass (cassius)

2001 double vinyl release!! includes hit singles muhammad ali, one step too far and we come 1!!

the second single from tittsworths 12 steps album feat. kid sister & paserock! remixes come courtesy of nadastrom, eli escobar, smoke & mirrors & dj wool

stone cold classic funky disco floor filler thats stood the test of time. first time ever on 12inch!!! taken from the hard to find self titled lp by tommy stewart, bump & hustle music is the definitive disco funk party anthem. it was recorded in 1976 in atlanta, georgia, and since then the lp has found itself in the play boxes of soul, funk and jazz djs alike. however, its not until now that this amazing song has finally made it onto the preferred format of dance djs the world over – the 45rpm 12inch single. in 1976 tommy stewart was a busy man, working as an arranger, producer, performer and writer for a host of soul and rnb artists. the lp made for abraxas records was the first to go directly under his name, and although it failed to take off locally, the lp soon became known by djs across the world primarily for the club smash bump & hustle music. as it happens that song in particular almost didnt exist but for tommy needing to come up with something quick in order to fill in a gap in the album. conceived and recorded on the spur of the moment, and with backing vocals by isaac hayes singers hot buttered soul overdubbed later, its a superb example of rhythmic simplicity blended with soulful, catchy harmonies. its just impossible to listen to bump & hustle music without a broad smile coming to your face, and when played loud in a club, its impossible not to dance!

classic house cuts from the magnificent kerri chandler. >never knew her< and >behold the sun< are two new tracks taken from kerris lp >trionisphere<. >never…< features kerri on lead vocals while the track is a breath of soulful, spiritual feeling and old school >kaoz< sounding bass and instrumentation. >behold..< features kt brooks on vocals and offers up the same impeccably styled production and soulfulness that weve come to expect from kerri. hot

played by electric indigo !! we kick off the label again with a release from mexican artist, betoko. a member of amnesia resident, mar-ts wow! records (alongside paco osuna, valentino kansyani, & tobi neumann amongst others), his big room tracks have found homes with many leading djs and featured on several high profile compilations. >el hijo de la guayaba< encumbers a jacking percussive with a latin feel vocal and building piano which builds through the whole song with a fat bass. the production on this is awesome, mexican techouse, spread the word here we come

flight patterns is arthur oskan s follow up to his matrix debut >flashback<. flight patterns opens with the epic track aerial, a slowly building dance floor scorcher that secretly recalls the works of kraftwerk, vapourspace, and tangerine dream. aerial is sure to be a mainstay in your dj set for months to come. the flip side contains the deep tech-house aril brikha styled production that oskan has become known for on the track entitled stopover and the indescribable, yet funky synthesizer workout entitled more than space. flight patterns is another top production by one of toronto s best producers.

shrouded in mystery! no one knows where its coming from, no one knows where its going. special extended disco versions carefully tuned, remixed, over-dubbed, cut and sliced. this is what dj sneak should sound like today. limited shizzle. you know the deal. here today, gone tomorrow

epic disco vol. 1 is the first compilation on rollerboys recordings and there are more to come. this release presents different styles of epic music from the symphonic and melodic to the dubby & dreamy. featuring ilya santana, motorcycle boy / fabrizio mammarella, bogdan irkük and ultracity.

aka danny berman!! support from giles peterson on his worldwide show with a guest mix to come in january touted as 1 of the up and coming uk producers. limited edition 180 gram vinyl & embosed artwork.

rezkars fascination with music began with his parents record collection. listening to local radio stations as a child, he heard 80s tracks. as an adult he discovered the magic of 60s and 70s jazz and funk. one day, his cousin played a track that he immediately fell in love with. he later learned that this was house music. he discovered the fruity loops sequencer software and thought, why not try to make my own tracks, after all, it cant really be that hard? deep house can sound deceptively simple. its a bit like japanese anime, rezkar says. it looks so cute and easy to draw, but try to actually draw it, and you will discover its even harder than realistic drawings. the thing about house is that if you try too hard it can come across as being very cheesy, but then again, if you dont do enough it can sound incomplete. finding the balance is not easy, rezkar admits. after hearing his music, one finds that he is learning this lesson quite well.