gorgeous and tripping lp from this brussels based prince of modern psychedelic electronics.. ..... whole hearted tip!
rabih beaini (morphine records): -played lightning eyelids in the middle of a set, and the whole place came down!!-

so the shag edits hits volume 6 and again welcomes in new talents to the roots for bloom roster. ethyene delivers a sample laden vocal sprung straight up house classic. lk slows the pace but replaces with soul and crystal clear percussion. georgi barrel opens up the b side on one to please any daytime party with great use of his well equipped studio and a sample to die for. david moran seals off the ep in true shag edits style, no barriers, great sampling and all with a great party in mind. followers of the shag edits will not be disappointed.

nice price deal !!! ambient electronics by jukka kaartinen & aki sallinen with a strong detroit feel to it. also featured on mathew hawtins classic ambient techno compilation >once again, again< on plus8107cd. nice!

massive output by coco bryce

swag classics centeres around some sought after reissue fare from the croydons legendary swag records label. these are 2 expensive double a side vinyl cuts - almost unaffordable if bough 2nd hand. so this is a very democratioc re release for fans of the label
(if any)think croydon and a few things come to mind, kate moss, punk band the damned, crystal palace football club, peep show and of course dubstep, the now world conquering music genre that will forever be linked to the south london suburb. what you never hear though, is any mention of tech house, another world conquering music genre. and to be honest we’re a little bit peeved about that. because if tech house has a spiritual home it’s croydon, and that is due mainly to swag records and the people that gravitated towards the humble west croydon record shop and studio.

detroit enigma sharif laffrey makes a return to paramidas berlin-based love on the rocks imprint with pony ep. the two track ep marks his second release with the label (following key jam (a.c.i.d.) and his third release in three years - something of a roll for laffrey who typically allows years to pass between each outing.over 9 minutes of what sounds like nineties 4/4 indian acid-house bass music - in the best way. surprising vocals & a healthy 3 minute lead in. b-side: pony roger’ if the pony you were riding on the a-side was galloping through a grassy meadow - this pony heads into a dark cave. if the a-side is the never ending story then the b-side is the dark crystal. but with prince instead of bowie. sharif laffrey has been playing records and making music for 20 long hard years. born in detroit, michigan - hes worked on the line checking camshafts for chryslers & at submerge for mike banks - at the same time. he toured asia with juan atkins and once had to chase a grown man through the streets at night, who had crawled into his living room through an open window. an active member in detroits early rave scene, sharif remembers booking all foreign gigs with something he calls a fax machine.

there is a certain type of funk that only reset robot can create and we re happy to see his return to truesoul with a rolling 4 track ep that incorporates his autograph sound. the steady drums that roll throughout each track are overlaid with many different parts to create 4 harmonious tracks to keep the dancefloor swaying. the bass lines are big, the melodies are infectious and the funk just keeps on giving. another outstanding ep from reset robot to demonstrate why he is a truesoul favourite.

drifting as a snow-smattered cloud from the north, breathing icy winds crackling with the splinters of crystal water and effervescent dust, hedge maze returns to the lobster theremin fold with four gently glowing tracks-from-the-hut that span crunchy house, hotel elevator ambient, deep-sea techno and skittering percussive drone. sand-blasted productions that curdle and bake with the treatment of valve-driven machinery, steadily condensing ideas on a window pane in todmorden.

(pressed in archer, detroit) the first installment of 12 ep from jeff mills new solo lp, free fall galaxy, the ninth chapter of his science-fiction story sleeper wakes, and first since 2014s emerging crystal universe.

played by: craig bratley, jonny 5, benjamin fröhlich, james friedman
gone beyond. that s what they say when an (astro) pilot crashes to earth and takes the journey into the big sky. when juan trippe took that last flight little did he know that his re-incarnated self would be an electronic pioneer. in tandem with his co-pilot guido zen (his own father also a pilot) and kyle martin (from the land of light) they formed brain machine and scaled the highest peaks to bring back music both unearthly and intensely human. are we all not stardust anyway? this music proves it, takes you out flips you over and rolls you in stardust. don t try and think it through, make sense of it, grasp it - just wander in wonder and bask in beauty. get lost again.

following on from a successful pair of pressings belfast based house music imprint computer controlled has released its next dosage of acid electronics, untimely emotions ep courtesy of gavin guthrie aka tx connect.a

teddy douglas of the basement boys is long time creator and innovator of soulful house music since 1986 ­ based out of baltimore, maryland by the early 90 s teddy and team had created hits for many american dance appealing artists including michael jackson, paula abdul, crystal waters and their breakout uk hit for ultra nate. subsequently in 1994 the basement boys record label was launched. the basement boys have continued to dominate their sound, and teddy has now decided to branch out into more artist oriented projects ­ got all his friends together and created a musical masterpiece. retro soul features lead vocalist marcell russell the baltimore soul singer has been compared to such greats as luther vandross, donny hathaway but his own original distinct style shines through now teamed with super producer teddy douglas known as the voice of baltimore, marcell has 4 previous albums and in 2007 and his band the truth first teamed with teddy douglas to produce the debut cd hopes up too high now back together again this brand new collaboration delivers a wonderful uplifting journey inspired by the kenny gamble leon huff years of philadelphia international records aptly titled retro soul

180 gram - vinyl only release.

the first twelve-inch of the year from e c h o s p a c e features epic reworks of cv313 s now classic, -seconds to forever- released back in 2010. the first track is a killer dubbed out reversion by intrusion, for the dancefloor or the sofa, this is spaced out sonic submersion of the highest order. there s also 2 beautiful remixes from the brilliant rod modell (deepchord), those touched by his recent output on soma will have a lot to love here. gorgeous plumes of sound all lovely mastered and mixed down from 1/4- analog tape, cut and remastered by bazza (abbey road studios) at alchemy, london. sublime and beyond deep, another exquisite excursion transmitting from the other side of the galaxy. pressed onto 160 gram crystal clear wax

bahnsteig 23 return 2016 takeover mit kris boy baha! baha boy nehmen ozzie ozzie ozzie (oi oi oi) neu welle vi 909 wig perucke. beat move tanz. powerstation melbourne partei and label und powerform edit rock welt!

kicking cheerfully against the compression and conformity of the modern digital age, antique futurist analogue wizards metamono return with their finest, fittest album to date. comprising jono podmore, aka kumo and sometime collaborator with can members irmin schmidt and jaki liebezeit, paul conboy and fine artist mark hill, the crystal palace based trio enchanted audiences during 2014 with their live soundtracks to secrets of nature, early 20th century short films using new photography techniques to reveal the processes of the natural world including the lives of cuckoos and barn owls. many of the pieces they wrote feature on the new album. it was an ideal fit for the metamono sound - organic, playful, basking in the joys of new mechanical possibilities. recalling the early electronic adventures of raymond scott, brian eno, cabaret voltaire, cluster and acid house but always bearing their unmistakable bespoke signature, metamono are as unmissable live as they are on vinyl. do not miss this!

sacral bass driven ceremonies out of the crypt of swiss artist and producer bit-tuner. 16 tracks exploring the lighter side of darkness, deepness and hypnotic ritual endeavours. in his energy-driven music and concerts, bit-tuner oscillates between bass music, electronica and techno, while he pulls his tracks together to become a gloomy, but euphoric bass monster. bit-tuner stands for heavy beats, blown up bass sounds, vicious dreamscapes, acid-driven melodies and disarming harmonies.

west side chicago hardware anthems. nick reads windbreaker project has been his refuge since the days of lazer crystal (thrill jockey). a chicago diy scene staple for over ten years, this is the first windbreaker full length. imagine kraftwerk being trapped in berghain and living off of floor scraps or christian hosoi pulling a christ air over the pyramids and you are somewhere close.

crystal morning.
sniffing quivering need,
running in the gutter,
where cold flesh circulates,
where is he now?

delving further into what makes this reverent vancouver trio tick, 1800hs reveal a deeper, smoother side to their production that still packs a punch, whilst exploring more tender themes. twitching, rhythmic acid lines flicker over water-tight drums on *dreamer*, crystal synths rise out of the raw depths on *heldled*, and *drained* ends the proceedings on a melancholic yet emotionally ambiguous note, floating through seas of illuminating pads and steadily drifting towards the horizon.

with his third release of the bella avgvsta series, daniel bortz shows that augsburg offers more then its famous puppet theater. the opener don’t forget your sword provides crystal clear techno, discreetly interrupted by accented fades of an exotic theme. with rolling dub sequences, decent recurring swishes and a peacefull breaks jump in the water describes the impression to dive into the humid element. lonely soldier then provides more power again. the basic theme which is dominated by a minor tone displays an inner unrest created by the unknown that is daily lurking out there for us. the beautiful deep dub-track hide from the sun finally plays with the change of shimmering heat and chilly shadow. who does not know the feeling on a hot open-air-afternoon to take an occasional time-out from the merciless burning sun. overall this is the most personal and deeply emotional release and as we think a worthy highlight and conclusion for the bella avgvsta series.

future times is back in the mix, expanding the sound and vision of the label with the latest in their compilation series, vibe 3!

let it go ep, the fourth release by in records, where iuly.b brings a real crystal and powerful sound.

a new player on the tape hiss roster again. with his unique attitude rdma leads the way in keeping the labels repertoire diverse. peculiar vibes are mixed with heavy drums, sharp hi-hats and dreamy textures. the first ever remix in the history of tape hiss is featured on this release delivered by route 8 adding some extra depth and yet another vibrating component.

nearly 6 years in the making, this new 12 inch marks the return of echospaces critically acclaimed intrusion project. the first incarnation of * a gentle embrace* came in the form of three extended reshapes from cv313 & variant and now we are proud to offer the original work on beautiful crystal clear 160 gram wax. this new release was engineered and mixed down from 1/4- analog tape and mastered by bazza (abbey road studios, thom yorke/radiohead) at alchemy, london. we will let the music do the rest of the talking, from our heart to yours...

first release in a series of two by the bad boy from saarbruecken, bringing 3 crystal clear future jackers and deep & deeper techno tracks. part 2 featuring section 3 & 4 will follow later this year. all written and produced at thee phaynx. seen the future... can t afford it...

ozone 23 is the second release to explode out of the sp23 studio bunker. ozone - 23 psi (sirius and crystal distortion) lay down a breakneck slammer bursting with whiplash breakbeats, dark gleaming basslines and a relentless, driving flow. ultra detroit - ixindamix kicks the doors off a heaving detroit warehouse with a funky roller fuelled by searing synths, hypnotic vocals and a steely edged analogue warmth. u boat - jeff 23 and crystal distortion dive deep down into the abyss with a mechanical symphony of dark menace, charged frequency and sublime tension

support by: tony humphries, tensnake, dimitri from paris, miguel miggs, glenn underground, ashley beedle, sean mccabe, danny krivit, paul trouble anderson, cj mac, faze action, ted patterson, robert owens, ross allen, richard earnshaw, david harness, hot toddy, ridney

in full effect & in 90s school techno explorer mode

tzinah on black continues its odyssey with a second installment, delivering on wax the sounds of - an emblematic artist for tzinah - dani casarano, an enigmatic whiz kid - silat beksi and a fresh & promising member to our crew - derek. on the a1 side, setnup embodies casaranos adventures through the hypnotic sound of minimal. stretching from the lowest frequencies all the way to an uplifting atmosphere, we have got a serious case of massive basslines and heavy beats. the b-side continues the story with >its all about feeling<, that displays a trademark arrangement of silat beksi, taking us on an euphoric trip with his percussion-rich signature sound. and because we love an authentic rhythm, derek brings on the b2 a crystal-clear ambience with his solid drums from >aphe soft<, as an after-hour mood and a pinch of minimal romanian sound was all that we needed to complete this release. so, make room in your bag for our second vinyl-only tzinah on black release! from tzinah, with love

the new generation can t be stopped.. another fresh new label with some ace tracks.. rhythm nation with terriers deliver three heavy and intense techno tracks ranging from raw (without getting harsh) to deep intense string loaded detroit rooted techno. no peak time techno tools, but tracks we ll play over and over. the pair spent the summer of 2014 under the tutelage of levon vincent, working on their distinctive and elegant sound that belies their young years.

having produced one third of nas generation-defining illmatic, large professors place on the pantheon of hip-hop heavyweights is already etched in stone. when you add in his groundbreaking debut as a member of main source - or the fact that he has collaborated with luminaries like pete rock, a tribe called called quest, busta rhymes, mobb deep, masta ace, and big daddy kane - it is crystal clear that the mans influence towers high above the history of the hip hop.
with fat beats records’ release of re:living, large professor builds on his already impressive discography with an entirely self-produced record that delivers all the crisp drums, razor-sharp scratches, and innovative uprock grooves that define his signature sound. *i m moving forward,* large says, *but i went back to an earlier formula. with this project i feel like it is the closest that i take it back to that main source style.*
featuring roc marciano, inspectah deck, cormega, g-wiz, fortune, and lord jamar, re:living shines a spotlight on new yorks best voices from the golden era to today. but above all, large professor lets his production do the talking - and with a legacy like his, beats speak louder than words.

italian born producer distant memories with a four track ep via london based label, wunderkammer recordings. the ep starts with degrado (a1) that belongs to a segment of works named originally “untono” because of the minimum employment of sound elements in the composition. few and simple sonorities to describe the disapproval on the current conditions of things. compulsive (a2) is a track with a more deep feeling that proceeds untill the end around a sharp kick and spectral and obscure sounds. it is crystal clear that this tune represents a compulsive behavior. while mentale (b1) has a good speed with a deep ambience. is a mental but natural progression of sounds that evolves maintaining an incessant and hypnotic journey with a classic refrain that characterized late ’90 trance records. a never-ending cycle minimalism aesthetics of the whole ep.

this year is the 2nd year of polen and right now we are presenting the fifth record. louis is a drummer, a bassist, a musician and a dancer and this is his ep for polen. it was a lot of recreating and a lot of shifting to get the end result, but it was worth waiting for. music for dancefloor, for mornings and afternoons, for dancing feet and chosen ears. the art work is made by anne-sophie kneer.

spectral, fresh and bespoke techno hybrids on the first outing for tete records! fresh new label from roma, italy! gianmaria coccoluto is spewing tough and driving 909 rhythms together with crystal-clear analogue synth modelling and atmospheric science from the southern quarters. he makes his debut with two hypnotic mind-benders, the travel of the elephant and senza parole, the former of which is reworked and stripped down by non series raffaele attanasio. more to come from this guy!

quickly becoming one to watch in the techno circles, john shima is making waves with his fresh approach to that classic detroit sound. his contribution for boe is nothing short of a stunning representation of underground electronic music. prototype is a sonic ode to industry: blueprinted in the motor city and forged in sheffield. it s heads down for the dance floor with shimmering metallic overtones and a side order of robot jack. ancient skies points more towards chicago stylings capturing the melancholy party vibe of early cajual records with crystal clear production skills and neat arrangements. transducer is groovy experimental techno that could have easily sat on the much-revered objet d art. it s electronic music that will stand the test of time. rounding off the ep in fine style is true distance. a stunning ambient piece with deep pads and swirling melodies that complement and round of the ep perfectly.

electronic music approximately 35 years after bands like kraftwerk opened the magic box. a lot happened since then and it seems all is said, done and invented. however it is almost surprising that new things still pop up here and there when it comes to electronic music production.

with iyewaye, the first solo-ep after the release of his fifth album i am ok last year, oliver koletzki shows himself in a new, but not altogether unfamiliar light: since his breakthrough in 2005 with der mückenschwarm koletzki hasnt sounded this hard. gone is the pop-angle, replaced by a dark sound-aesthetic and raw energy. but even here, in the techno realm, oliver koletzki demonstrates his inimitable sense for melody: thus, the gloomy and driving framework of iyewaye is lit up by a crystal-clear synth-sequence. similarly, ipuza, which hypnotizes by way of reduction and repetition, is funky in its core thanks to a rolling tribal groove. functional, but with heart and soul.

the lobster theremin white label debuts yet another young producer in the shape of the leeds-based hedge maze. with a tightly crafted, hazy, blissed-out house sound these three tracks have been culled from the muggy undergrowth of his northern harddrive. untitled is a chattering roller, smothered with a throbbing, wavy bassline and ending in a fuzzy, chord-soaked crescendo, while the slow, drudging rhythms of dysania give a heavy nod to some of lowtec s down tempo numbers for the label. the release is rounded out with the glistening, black-sun shower of (slow). all delay-drenched crystal stabs and oscillating soundscapes. a floating, ethereal trip into the afterlife.

only one listen to the crystal clear rapture in the sound of bodhi shows the funk influenced take on dance music this young duo have to offer. olly howells and luke welsby started producing together 2 years ago but ever since they kept on capturing the right attention. therefore it is no surprise that exploited picked them up to release three uplifting, warm and modern dance tracks.

as per its penchant for cyberdelic enigmas, jimmy edgars ultramajic outpost is building a core of secretive producers. after closing out 2014 with a record from unknown newcomer crystal bandito, the label will return in 2015 with an offering from semi-anonymous beatmaker aden. the tracks on tanz, which is the german word for dance, are hewn from bouncing drums, vocal yelps, glittering keys, and a few functional white noise-infused breakdowns that pack a solid dose of energy and spirit. tanz 1 lieb is a gentle intermission from the eps intense vitality, with warm and soft pads that lay the foundation for blunted percussion. from rigid pumpers to soothing textures, the tanz ep contains a range of moods to fuel human bodies on the virtual dance floors

session victim love what they do. the pure joy they get from writing, producing and performing their unique blend of underground dance music oozes from their very pores, translating into pure good vibes for anyone witnessing the duo in action. as a label, we couldn’t be more proud to see their growth and development from a couple of self confessed semi-reclusive studio geeks into the globe-trotting djs and headlining live-act they have now become. with their second lp for delusions of grandeur about to drop it is easy to hear their constant drive to push themselves emanating from their new material.

after an a-side debut on m_red ltd’s heady 10’’ series, shadowy outfit overall severity return with their first full outing for key vinyl. much like the slabs of steely sonic wares that have paved the way before it, “knowing the healing” presents three works of on-point dance floor material we’ve come to associate with the underground tastemaker. “explain pain” is the ep’s aggravated opener. a pounding kick and itchy percussion unfurls into a din of claps and noises, spliced with melodious peals and a low-slung sort of groove. “backfiring nerves” is one of those cool peak-time weapons: frantic yet subtle, deeply groovy and plied with much-loved vintage crashes. “parasympathetic” then concludes in the form of a chugging basement bomb awash with bleary acid tones, crystal hats and muted dissonant chimes. all in all, “knowing the healing” marks a powerful entry into the ring from these ones-to-watch newcomers.

techno in his pure form! new amazing planete rouge by brendon moeller aka echologist. 4 trippy and dark techno athems.

gavin russom returns to ecstatic recordings sister label entropy trax for the fledgling labels second release. building on the brooding atmosphere of the purge / enthroned with a pair of throbbing, synth-powered & acid-infused cuts, the telemetry/the benificent, the merciful 12inch draws together sonic touchstones found in russoms many projects, black metoric star, the crystal ark, and his work with delia gonzalez, melding them into two singular productions that pump and drive like the sequenced machines that power them.

13th studio album now available on white double vinyl

all-day and all-night cultural entertainment center and athenian place-to-be, six d.o.g.s, has launched its brand new label, six d.o.g.s records. its first release under the gilda series, which will be focusing on contemporary, club-oriented electronic music, is lemos *kay&#305,,,,kç&#305,,,,*. lemos, the wonder-boy of greek underground dance scene, delivers the goods with a cover of *kaykci*, a greek (with turkish-like aroma) folk song, originally written in 1948. the song is a staple of traditional greek music, having been covered by numerous artists through the years. lemos nine minute long take features the beautiful vocals of folk-jazz singer, natasha mindrinou. in typical lemos style, the track is a dubby techno - house trip to the stars, retaining the core of the original song, basic melodies and lyrics. this leads-up to a deep, hypnotic but epic, huge cut that will surely move after hours dancefloors all-over. a remix by kreon, the greek maitre of contemporary minimal techno. he takes the original parts of kay&#305,,,,kç&#305,,,, under a low key bass carpet that extends to 12 minutes. stripped down, with emphasis on crystal clear rhythmics and in full swing, the track takes a whole new meaning. smartly placed vocals that fit in the after-hours aura and a hands-up moment towards the end, kreon brings the heat akin to the sound of ricardo villalobos and rpr.

*one hand in the air* bezieht sich beispielsweise auf *so appalled* von kanye west - manfred mann hat dessen original nun neu arrangiert. mit the prodigy und disco boys verfährt manfred mann genauso. zudem liest sich die gästeliste beeindruckend: till brönner spielt auf jedem zweiten stück trompete, kris kristofferson leiht einem stück seine stimme und kanye west ist natürlich auch zu vernehmen. zudem wagt sich manfred mann an neuinterpretationen von klassikern wie *light my fire* oder *we will rock you* - absichtlich stücke, die weltweit hinlänglich bekannt sind. manfred mann erklärt: *gerade weil jeder die stücke in- und auswendig kennt, habe ich in meinen interpretationen die optimale freiheit. wenn ich passagen weglasse oder neu arrangiere, denkt der hörer diese ja trotzdem mit*. neuinterpretationen - von bob dylan bis bruce springsteen - haben manfred manns gesamte karriere geprägt, *lone arranger* führt diese tradition somit fort. und keine frage: das album bleibt bei aller konzeption typisch manfred mann, nicht zuletzt weil die spielfreude am keyboard vernehmbar ist.

happy meals is the glasgow-based duo of suzanne rodden and lewis cook, life-partners since high school finding expression in cosmic form.