we call it hard records is a digital and physical audio label.the label was found by andreas florin and toni drogemeyer (userkiller). in september 2009 they had the idea to create a new label. both are well known as producers and djs. machienecode aka dean rodell vs current value,patrick dsp,a-brothers,kuniaki takenaka,vegim and brad lee are just a view artists of the label. the concept of we call it hard records is not only to release audio. they are going to start a party series at the tresor in berlin germany. we call it hard is allready supported by dave clarke. woddy mc bride, dj murphy ,sven wittekind ,glenn wilson ,dave the drummer , a-brothers, submerge, the anxious, 88uw, mad max, space djs, patrick dsp, david christoph, dj mita and more

this release is total fire, it embodiies the feelings of the current dancefloor climate, and takes you back to the days of early house at the same time. deep hypnotic tones, musically & rhythmically. already a hit at inner rhythm. its an honour to release an isoul8 track, and especially one with such a powerfull meaning, its time for >change< - play it loud, say it proud!

the regenesis ep is the extraction of m.rahns current digital album >regenesis<. all sounding great deep and sometimes dark, based on detroit elements and enlarged chordpads. the stryx tracks are generally the most dubful tracks in here, perfectly placed for the peaktime afterhours.
welcome to a special definition of dub and techno, or let us say dimbideep music! pressing on transparent dark blue vinyl.
early supporters: xpansul, audio injection, slam, oliver klein, pablo bolivar, sis, stanny franssen, paco osuna, richie hawtin and many more...

from his earliest demos to his current position as a key figure in the global techno scene, perc (aka ali wells) has taken the established forms of the music he loves and twisted them into something new and fresh. building up successful relationships with scene-leading labels such as drumcode, ovum, kompakt and clr whilst unleashing a strong run of releases on his own perc trax label has seen percs influence and support grow even further. with each release his sonic experimentation has taken another leap forward without losing sight of the dance floor.

dutch master orlando voorn with a two-track release containing some of his pioneering material as format. rightly recognised as one of a handful of artists who built the early, crucial bridges between europe and detroit in the late-eighties and early nineties via collaborations with juan atkins and output for kms, voorn’s legacy is unquestionable. winning hollands dmc championships in 1986 and 1987 was the real career catalyst and there seems to be no let up in quality since then, either as a dj or a multifaceted, multi-genre producer. these two tracks are produced in 1993 and still didnt loose their magic!damn right and jam session have that the raw charm, edge and vibe sounds so current. energetic, melodic and broken, both tracks touch on a myriad of styles but what shines through is how modern electronic styles can be traced back to this sort of fantastic, unique output. format remastered could be sitting snuggly alongside modern house, techno, uk garage, uk funky and many more contemporary styles. this is a rare chance to grab beautifully treated versions of classic voorn material.

the second in the series of 12 inch samplers featuring present and future classics from brooklyns monthly party, life, spring sampler 2012 #2 picks up where the first installment left off, deeper into the rabbits hole of the all-night underground parties at the infamous dope jams. curators and residents slow to speak offer here 3 remixes and re-imaginings of some of the finest technoid sleaze, haunted vocal anthemics and zulu-nation-endorsed hip-house perfection. spring sampler 2012 #2 is a snapshot of a life party at its most elevated, after the initiation and immersion is complete, the core party people convened, the sacramental beverages consumed and the full peak of the party unfolded in its full spectacle. previously, these exclusive versions have remained in the vault for protected and exclusive use by the life residents. made available through these limited samplers, slow to speak opens up for a rare snapshot into the heart and soul of their program—militant musical theses that drive these parties and make them something more special than the typical dance music burial rite.
comes on transparent orange-red, marbled vinyl.

nice price deal !!! sinistarrs take on the sounds of his native detroit has landed him releases on goldies seminal metalheadz imprint and won the hearts of discerning drum & bass heads and general beat-lovers alike, combining the sonic qualities and raw aesthetics of detroit techno and electro with jungles schizo rhythms.
hit and hope present sinistarrs first non-dnb excursion in the form of the >cetra ep<. despite jumping tempos and styles, all 3 originals manage to remain coherent with sinistarrs catalog. the emotive synth chords, beefed up roland trs and human production ethic of 90s detroit are squeezed into the format of various current underground sounds in something altogether very unique.
at 135bpm, the title track cetra is drawn out progressive structure nods more to a classic rephlex cut than the majority of current club, or bass music with despite sharing a tempo and similar rhythms.
early dj suport from om unit, goldie, gerry read and dark sky

back and cooking up more funk and flavor with his second album for rekids, mr g proves hes still the king of rhythm with state of flux. packing more history than most of the top current producers put together, mr g has been fine-tuning his breed of music for two decades. described by the man himself as its all about a bassline, his music takes the formula of a ballad and the movement of reggae.

check this out - before going on holiday here it comes! for the most sophisticate clubbers, a new pearl signed wwr, the current most ambiguous label! lazy but not dead, when the duo altarboy moves its ass theres no crap to cut. the synth programmings on this 12 inch is pure analogical sound. the lows on the two tracks draw the rhythm with an able mix of roland, korg e moogs timbre. the rest comes around and sounds great. the detune on the second part of lazy ass is for real experts. go rejoin yourself with the well done house.

counter pulse stays substantial to the underground model & presents a mysterious alias by the scandinavian artist lodbrok. in contrast to other vinyl labels today counter pulse show no agenda to pick up the current trends and safe-name remixers to gain quick sales.
feukt call ep is precisely all that in a nicely shaped up four tracker release including a remix by henning baer from sonic groove, plus a remix from and from black sun records.
ponderous irregular rhythms with a focus on erosion & intense hi-hat patterns with cautiously arranged stabs is what this ep is all about.
supported by: advanced human, truncate, developer, donor, jeroen search, luke slater, mattias fridell, perc, samuli kemppi, slam, vince watson, giorgio gigli, inigo kennedy, raiz, sawf, abdulla rashim, bcr boys, dead sound, logotech, markus suckut, nima khak, postulate, stingrays.

give the lord a round of applause, for he keeps blessing us with such great talent. new amsterdam producer making waves! after simon weisss amsterdam wave debuted on the rh amsterdam all-stars compilation at the tail-end of 2011 (an updated mix of this tracks is included on this release), he now returns with his first solo ep for the label. and what a first solo release this is. he literally has up bouncing up and down at the office for weeks with this four tracker. with his wave ep simon delivers a tasteful and fun package. four house tracks that ride the thin line between retro and current, without trying to sound like either one. conclusion: this young buck has arrived and brings along his signature sound.

counter pulse stays substantial to the underground model & presents a mysterious alias by the scandinavian artist lodbrok. in contrast to other vinyl labels today counter pulse show no agenda to pick up the current trends and safe-name remixers to gain quick sales. feukt call ep is precisely all that in a nicely shaped up four tracker release including a remix by henning baer from sonic groove, plus a remix from and from black sun records. ponderous irregular rhythms with a focus on erosion & intense hi-hat patterns with cautiously arranged stabs is what this ep is all about.

>the musical styles on moon harbour inhouse vol. 4< range from the deep house of luna city express and ekkohaus to the reduced groovy tech house á la tini & marc antona, andy catana and boris werner and the floor fillers by reboot and dan drastic. in this sense the selection of tracks mirrors the current breadth of styles represented by the label in its 12th year. since the third inhouse compilation, a lot has happened at moon harbour. in addition to the releases of the albums hello from planet earth by luna city express (2009) and paradigm shift by martinez (2010), the tenth anniversary of the label was celebrated with gusto in 2010 complete with the compilation and club tour, ten years of moon harbour. the year 2010 also marked the birth of the monthly moon harbour radio show. luna city express and dan drastic have been taking turns producing this show, which has already had more than 25 editions.

he works of conrad schnitzler will always be important. not only for m=minimal. ricardo villalobos and max loderbauer were so fascinated by the zug that they immediatly accepted to deliver two reshapes of this milestone of electronic music. (we already released zug on vinyl - mm-001lp) max loderbauer is a veteran of the berlin techno scene, who became known with his project >sun electric<. for his current project nsi and as a member of the >moritz von oswald trio< max loderbauer enjoys a worldwide reputation. his great cooperation with ricardo villalobos, for the legendary ecm label, appears in many >best of 2011< lists. richardo villalobos is one of the leading techno dj / producer / musicians. he influenced the scene for more than 15 years. the >aktion< mix targets with 100 percent certainty on the dance floor, but is also suited to wake you up in the morning. djs need this twenty minute mix as a tool. burner. the >sorgenkind< mix is not for the mainfloor but for fans of the broken beats. everybody who enjoyed the re-ecm work of the two will love this 15 minutes mix. schnitzler / loderbauer / villalobos = dreamteam

our first release of 2012 has seattle veteran 214 merging his classic electro style with current uk bass flavours to create a tantalising 4 track ep to wreck dancefloors and is already receiving support from boddika,girl unit,addison groove,bok bok,braiden,dexter,patrick pulsinger,speedy j and appleblim.

the third and last format:b vinyl-package is adjusted! subject matter still is the current album restless which has been taken on by big name artists of the international surroundings of the two. in pole position a1 this time is the italian uto karem. he took a shot at piano man and hits the keys just like we are used to from format:b. with his version of socks & sandals the dutch dj madskillz comes around the corner. its his second pounding release on formatik records after his carnival chaos ep. a debut however is given by the also italian artist fernando tessis who keep his eyes upon warped and who went into the remix battle with trumpets and timpani giving no less attention to his demonstration of his garland of corn on b2.

three years have passed since the last moon harbour inhouse compilation came out. now >moon harbour inhouse vol.4< is on its way. in accordance with the tried and tested concept, this release also showcases the work of current moon harbour artists. in addition to exclusive tracks by matthias tanzmann, luna city express, dan drastic, ekkohaus, martinez, italoboyz, andy catana and blind minded, special guests like reboot, guido schneider, boris werner and tini & marc antona are also represented on this compilation. the list of artists clearly demonstrates that moon harbour has developed into a label with international scope and appeal. this sampler was compiled and mixed by dan drastic, who has been part of moon harbours artist roster for more than seven years and recently released his >noodle stories ep< on our label.he regularly hosts the moon harbour nights at the leipzig club distillery and is one of the most active moon harbour deejays, together with matthias tanzmann and luna city express

fresh out of melbournes reputed house scene, the tortoise is one of the hottest talents to emerge from the current wave of house breaking down under. a side the puffing tortoise captures the 21-year-olds precocious talent and aims it squarely at the peak time. working his trademark airy vocals around a familiar disco refrain and bubbling bass, he works the track into a sweaty climax and skilfully keeps it there throughout the midsection. turning in a late night chugger on their remix, berlin based canadians the mole and hreno ride an insistent pulse and insect like percussion. twisting the samples, they guide the track into a dark jungle of chattering sounds to temper the tortoise youthful exuberance. the analogue melancholy of keep on keepin on is all in the sweeping synths and twinkling effects. recoiling the tension, the chicago influenced track seeps through the speakers and will sound as good at home as it will during specially chosen dancefloor moments. rondenion approaches the title track with fearless disregard for the original, combining the swelling tortoise sound with something entirely his own. his addition of a funk fuelled midsection, really breaks the track down and adds another slice of character to an ep already brimming with it.

played and supported by kenny larkin, adam x, perc, norman nodge, drumcell, truncate, samuel l session, inigo kennedy, dadub, max_m, bcr boys, forward strategy group, d.carbone, claudio prc, electric indigo, conrad van orton, dave ellesmere and more. freddy k is an icon of the historic italian techno scene. in 90s his productions were on the historic acv records label. then over the years has always been one of the key points of the techno scene, with record music stores, radio shows (virus) and new labels like the historic elettronica romana (he was one of two minds that created this label, with sandro nasonte). his experience led him to be behind many current projects, he moved to berlin. this time it wants to make its contribution on his own label which is already out talents like conrad van orton and shapednoise (and its only the beginning). a label on vinyl only! here begins a series in 10 inch!

the german band the audience was founded in 2003 in nürnberg and released their first album >celluloid< on the cult independent-label hazelwood in 2007. soon after the five-piece was signed by one of the biggest german booking agencies fkp-scorpio, which sent them on tour throughout europe where they proofed to be one of germanys most incredible and exciting live acts. their current album >hearts< was recorded in a big music hall over the period of one year. the aim was to catch both energy and emotions of an authentic live-on-stage situation. the recordings document the audiences most intense, dynamic and sophisticated moments, without losing their very own feeling for catchy melodies.

word on the street is sleazy and we continue fine-tuning our ears, delivering the most current and upfront cuts for you, the discerning dj. here we present a special limited transparent blue vinyl release from max belobrov, a young russian sporting his moog and a serious passion for music. his sound swings between deep house and techno fusing nu school disco elements and beats… we knew we were onto something with max when radio 1s essential mix aired with maceo plex stepping up and playing maxs title track >magic walk<.

matt is back on musique unique. three extracts from his current liveset. all recorded during some liveshows in clubs around europe.

record store day is synonymous with exclusive and limited releases and this year is no different. featuring a collaboration ep with adrianyounge from venice dawn and black dynamite fame and adrian quesada from the echocentrics, ocote soul sounds, brownout and grammy-winning grupo fantasma. a first name is not all adrian younge and adrian quesada share, they also both have an equal love of the psychedelic, the cinematic and at the root of it all, soul music. so it was inevitable that a collaboration would eventually come to fruition. mutual admirers of each others work, they first met at the sxsw music festival while on the same bill. both began their production careers on mpc and taught themselves various instruments to further capture the symphonies heard in their heads. fresh off his current solo project something about april under the moniker venice dawn, adrian younge found time to create all new tracks with adrian quesada who just released his echoland tribute to timbaland with the echocentrics. although both are distinct artists in their own right, they are cut from the same cloth with a signature sound thats equal parts morricone, early portishead, wu-tang and 60s psychedelic cinema soundtracks. their combined efforts on this ep guarantees a double dose of the sound we have come to expect from these talented individuals.

horacio cruz and c-system team up for an excellent oldschool sounding 12inch on tech on records. a completaly acid drenched record with loads of 303 action and a heavy traditional techno atmospheres. this release perfectly reflects the current developments in underground techno as a whole. going back to the usa roots and the 1992 dungeons.

the citizens bands second instalment for ramonas favourite label hollows their long lasting love affair. christian beisswengers (cb funk, one half of arto mwambe) is nothing less than dealing with the demise of an empire. >broken rome< is a codeine trip through early nu groove rave tracks as well as an ode to junior vasquez at the helm of the sound factory seen and heard through frosted glass. >densed< on the other hand tips its toes into the current deep house stream with an arto-mwambe-like hook and a thumping bass line. the spaces in-between those rudiments are taken up by the idm finger exercise and jewel that is >into<: ottoman dancing!

nice price deal !!! no mortal lips are worthy of this kiss is perhaps not your typical song lyric, especially not when you think of the current crop of electronic pop stars. usually love, or anything remotely carnal, takes place in a club or on the floor or in the near vicinity of a dj booth.

to complete the current run of samurai releases we present a 12 inch from lynx (detail recordings / soul:r), an artist we have always admired. lynx is a true individual who’s style can never be compared to anyone else, the kind of producer we like to work with. after hearing our first release on samurai horo, he approached us with these 2 tunes and we instantly knew he shared our vision. both sides are unique and stylistically adventurous like few others in the 170 bpm construction business. dj support from dj hype, laurent garnier, jubei, loxy, spectrasoul, john b and more.

the restless take a remix break! with their formatik 008, format:b presents three artists- each taking on a title of their current album to knit them in their own manner. at the head the berlin buddies pan-pot, shake the a1 with a breeze of rave-charm as usual right out of their sleeve, rocking the track liquid to its climax then glazing the peak with the smooth voice of fran. on b1 dj pp accelerates. gabriel rocha is how hes called in real life, is one of the south-american stars of the scene, delivering an energetic remix of oversexed. last but not least: the winner of the remix-contest in which format:b has listened through a house-high pile of promos is tobi kramer- a young artist of the neighborhood, who has been casted showing his talent by making out of socks and sandals one more time a club-hit.

the cl interpretations, based on the sixth melted recordings release cl versions of echtzeit, were firstly divided into two sucessful releases: part 1 and 2. now that more artists of circle of friends of melted have done their own interpretations, a third part was released. this time all tracks were based on the same track three, but now with a wide-spread spectrum of techno – from melodic, deep and dubtech to harder, diffused and current state of the art techno. monomood, known from the melted recordings friended label etui records, starts with his constructive warm and melodic rebuild called 3cl of echo. also aerror is here into deep dubtechno, much different as his last version of part 1. sector varied his track for part 1 into a more deep dub but kicking techno track terminals rmx. bassart, an austrian techno and electro dj, comes a with highly diffused hard techno interpretation – his first vinyl appearance. it is the first techno track (called cotta re-dub) of bons on vinyl, too. he is in the circle of friends and supporter of melted for many years, since the start in 1999.

prime numbers returns with a series of remixes of trus me favourites, including treatments from a host of current cherished producers. the 12 inch features the mdr records duo marcel dettmann & norman nodge. dettmann takes a diversion from his more familiar techno blueprint, working sweetmother into a tight house groove. intensifying all parts of the original he creates an insistent and deeply pressured production. on the flip good god gets dubbed & smudged into a beguiling ghostly haze. nodge completely reworks the mix stripping back & filtering the elements to fantastic effect. watch out for remixes from terrence dixon & dvs1 on part 2 in this series

where the river turns black, is the first international album by copenhagenresident and musician katrine ottosen aka call me kat. call me kat are adorably intense and mesmerizing songs, an enchanting melancholic, almost translucent drift into this sonic world best described as alternative pop, music that gives spoken word of the ever expanding danish music scene of now. songs that adapt a fine line between organic instrumentation and that very specific sound of her voice, which although completely its own tends to remind at times on other playful ladies in music like bjørk, feist oder lykke li.earlier works with reknown producers valgeir sigurdsson (bjørk, mum, sigur rós etc.) or joe magistro (prophet omega) on the current album have certainly had their share on this.

bristol based mensah anderson delivers something a little different from his current output and dj sets for his first release on deep medi. the gambia was picked up by mala almost two years ago and has yet to leave his record bag. it featured heavily in mala?s xlr8r?s podcast, which was voted best of 2011. ?the gambia? is a slow burning, dark minimal and heavily tribal journey taking in elements of techno, afrobeat with a touch of danchall, this output leans more towards mensah?s alias ?new york transit authority? than previous mensah releases and also shows the diversity of mensah as a producer. ?trailing moons of saturn? on the flip takes on a more laid back and cinematic approach with it?s subtly layered synths, thunderous bass stabs and intergalactic rave vibes and effects.

26 years old andrade is without doubt, one of the most exciting talents from the current crop of young french producers. having built a reputation within the paris scene for his skills behind the decks. releases on dessous followed and last year andrade also made an impressive debut on poker flat recordings. making the first release of his own label street knowledge, its time for andrade to take centre stage himself with the >sugar ep<. its bass-heavy groove is met with a busy vocal sample and refined piano chords, evoking a picture of his street knowledge. sugar is the soundtrack to a loft party. classics snares, mysterious synths chords and crowd noises. fantastic. keeping it old school and rolling with the bass lines and keys, andrade wraps up the originals with irreversible and berlin. for this first release, djulz offers two excellent remixes of sugar in order to confirm the power of this release.

this sampler is strictly limited to 300 copies... the future disco series has become the essential collection for anyone with a house and disco musical obsession. the fifth volume: downtown express takes us on yet another journey into all the current must own dancefloor cuts. the limited samplers have become highly sought after collectors items in their own right by taking key tracks from the albums and exclusively making them available on 12inch vinyl. we open up with moon boots off my mind on the a side which has been tearing up dancefloors all over the world for the past month with its infectious 80s groove and chopped up longing vocal. as we flip over onto the b side metromony need no introduction having been nominated for a mercury music award for their album the english riviera. album track corinne has been remixed by super producer mario basanov who has kept the songs structure intact but given the record a dancefloor vibe that will feel a natural choice for 4am. finally something happened is a huge looping disco cut reminiscent of the late nineties, pittos instrumental remix makes it unrelenting and very effective on the dancefloor with its big build ups and even bigger drop

modularz label head developer & analog solutions producer eduardo de la calle collaborate on this rare release featuring raw deep techno and hypnotic driving rhythms on the new ep variations. modularz has again gained high acclaim on this new release and continues to thrive as consistent heavyweight in the current world of techno.

masomenos team up with the karat crew.. pure french connection.. made with love in paris. cabanne, ark, and laetitia and masomenos: thats musicians you can always rely on.. we like! very solid 4-tracker giving an impressive overview of the current french definition of killer tracks!

the name dachshund is one immediately associated with experimantation, an innate feeling for ryhthm and good dose of tongue and cheek. the swiss dj, producer and label founder can scarcely hide his musical roots in reggae. the sunshine feeling from those days still shines through in his current productions and gives them a touch of dub. his latest ep for highgrade records is no different. this leads to the first track >extensive talk< with its reduced beginning sounding something like a false start. gloomy voices implore us to >come, sit down, forever<.this delusion establishes itself in a musical theatre, while simultaneously becomming more pressing as the track winds its way into the legs – moving inexorably towards the second groovy track, >asymmentric love<, with its sprinkle of varied and original sound ideas. the final offering, >octogone< goes even further and weaves original loops and straight edged percussion into a compelling carpet of sound.

its been nearly four years since marc romboys last appearance on ovum, alongside tyree cooper on the mighty lost. today sees a return for the german as he teams up with another of the labels new breed, kink. bulgarian strahil velchev makes a return to ovum for the first time since his 2010 rachel ep shot him onto the scene. the success of that release and his array of productions since, have lead to kink becoming one of the most in demand producers of today. equally in demand is mr romboy, with 2011 being yet another year of success. his and stephan bodzins luna album kicked off the year in style and saw the pair embark on a huge global tour. singles and remixes for tronic, bedrock and 8bit have followed as well as productions with blake baxter and paris the black fu. marc has also surprised many, with his superb current house rework of terrence parker. the sampletastics vol. 1 ep sees the pair turn in three choice cuts of, as the name suggests, sample-lead house. a perfect selection of tools for the most discerning of djs. take your pick!

after bringing rayko to their ever-growing retrospective fold for retro003, then following up with the infamous >street machine<, the still unmasked ruben & ra are proud to welcome montenegros revered house cat, fil lavin. already generating comparisons to house patriarchs such as chez damier, kerri chandler and ron trent to the current day likes of nicolas and graham the revenge clark, fil pursues a distinctly stateside sound reminiscent of the output of nu groove, strictly rhythm & nervous from the golden age of us house. having already hit retrospectives soundcloud page, >soul brother< is already in high demand with requests coming in on a daily basis for a release date.

early edit of 5 kin s in the very natural heritage/memory of ron hardy. absolutely essential cut,tempo switches manual fixes & reloops,hitting and still making you to want more. reminiscence, core and essence of house music in its purest form. detroit an instrumental edit of b-oogie on high filters wheels only available at the demf. juicy edit. here, cores for spin updates the original edit to current feedbacks while still remaining porny dancefloor roller boogie at the same time 5 kings - j: no need to see a video of terry hunter hammering the track to thousand people. this track receives massive support by big djs around the world and delivers quality time to every field. xxx - sensuous black: zodiacal and mythical impossible to find cut that farley was riding in 1986 -no shit- noticing on vinyl we can go frontal nudity, not like most digital distribution structures.

were you able to touch them – to render them tangible and actually trace the rhythms in yachts i walked alone – the lines would form steep hills and sudden cliffs that rise and drop off, again and again, at steep, sharp angles. the wiry funk and itchy bass move like a controlled spasm, convulsive and itchy, until the breakdown, when the nervous tension gets released in a series of cowbell clunks and a guitar solo that leaks out like a slow moving electric current. on this vinyl only collection of remixes, parisian duo get a room!, aka rove dogs and jeff masson, massage out the herk and jerk, making for a more relaxed and aurally warm take. the sound of things is far housier here – and more pop, in the very best way – owing to synths where there previously were none and angles newly bent and refashioned into smooth, circling cycles of disco-infused sound. and theres more from jacques renault, who contributes a remix both with and without vocals. the new york city dance music stalwart takes his time building to a plateau of perfectly paced beats and a wall of recurring dream(y) house rhythms. feels like music that fills the room, takes over your senses, and wraps you in its effervescence. - kali holloway

this 4-track ep is the first official release from new jerseys mikeq, one of the unquestioned leaders of the current vogue-house scene, and follows in the wake of a slew of self-released tunes he has dropped over the past few years. let it all out is also the second record on kingdoms fade to mind imprint, which has already received mountains of praise despite its short discography. largely built upon raw, upfront drum sounds, recycled snippets of hip-hop and r&b, and, most importantly, the ever-present >ha< (itself a repurposed masters at work sample), vogue house seemingly offered the sort of sound that tastemaking and blog-reading djs would snap up with aplomb. hell, even diplo championed the ballroom scene. yet, for whatever reason, the expected vogue-house explosion hasnt really happened. while a handful of non-ballroom producers and djs (most coming from the world of bass music) have experimented with the genre, the music essentially continues to hum along in the underground.

hot deal! support by nick curly, reboot, karotte, robert dietz, mathias kaden, soul clap, dj hell, brothers vibe, &me, adam port and many more.. andrew soul continues to shine as one of the most exciting young talents form his native italy. his current switching positions ep on new yorks stranjjur imprint is winning many a plaudit and today he rolls into town with his latest offering on kiara records, too much love will kill you. andrew brings the funk with his deep bassy synth lines and pounding kick. he also continues to impress with his use of vocals, here using a pitched down soulful take. but its the bass that wins the day and takes control. watch the girls move! on the remix kiara welcome dutchman julien chaptal who dips his rework into some fierce nyc flavouring. killer drum pattern and a twist of the vocal bring a whole new face to the original whilst creating a fearsome and equally potent groov

nice price deal !!! killer release from this new detroit artist and label that blurs the line between detroit house and the current sound coming from the uk. fans of shake and forward thinking uk dance music will lap this up. anthony shake- how many moons -- broken car widows , claude young- how many moons and broken car windows, marcellus pittman - some next shit out of detroit! how many moons, laurent garnier -realy like this ep a lot. will present it on my radio show very soon. dj 3000- franki - its nice to see some new young talent that taking chances on a whole new sound. deep & funky

the next release coming out of the roska camp is this smart vinyl-only followup to the roska allstars release. this second instalment brings more of the same versatile movements from some fantastic producers currently leading the way for upfront danceable material. main man roska signs up terror danjah to pull of a smart remix of his track >without it<. its somewhat of a guilty pleasure hearing both artists signature idents in one song, terror with his evil gremlin laugh and roska with his ubiquitous shout out! however its all about the arrangement here as terror reforms those original trumpet sounds and adds some heavy distorted bass. j:kenzo serves up >let it move< which is all out pure electro style with punchy drums and dirty synths, again lending to the surprising nature of this labels output. tickles completes the vinyl only package with >da growler<. drums are tougher than iron and bass harder than rock as tickles blends funky, dubstep and house into his own dance-floor destructive mould. all three records show a different side to the current uk bass and funky scene, yet they somehow could only belong on kicks & snares. a fine package for a burgeoning label.

one of the first ever female dubstep producers dot is back with a new record label read write music. >get up ep< has been spreading with support from dubstep dj around the world-ranging from germany to florida, from uk to russia and has been played on radios such as redbull music academy radio. this ep certainly aims to fill the gap of music with a strong socially responsible message and is aiming to encourage debate on the current state of the world we live in.

tough new moves from newcomer boner m on the much loved dont outletalso features sought after subhead track on vinyl for the 1st time techno as it was in the 90s and early 2000s is hard to come across these days.gone are the killer intense riffs and hard beats that did the damage on dance floors the world over.well as usual,sidestepping the current fashions and delivering nothing but great quality off the wall techno music,dont recordings returns to smack the ball right out of the park with a brand new heavy techno 2 tracker cut extra loud for your pleasure.maverick techno legend subhead steps up and delivers intense rave-o-gedden of epic proportions. this ones been doing serious damage via cd and via the with vocals version on tunebox records for the last 2 years and has been the most asked about track of both subhead and label boss jerome hills sets during this time, with constant requests from djs to make it available.on the b-side dont brings you the debut release from a formidable new talent boner m whose track zoidar melds hard techno and disco together with distinct ease, but the results are far from what youd expect of these two genres colliding.less daft punk and more in your face overloaded bass funk. look out for more from this guy in the future.support techno before it becomes extinct!

a straight upfront pounding original from dutch producer mr jones is joined here on the remix by current drumcode favourite ben sims for a groovier, more funk filled workout. dublin based producer sunil sharpe rounds off the package with a seriously twisted heads down broken beat approach.
armory has been hammered all over by dave clarke for most of 2011 & mr jones is studio partner dave under the guise of unsubscribe. together they have already completed remixes for black asteroid & detrot grand pubahs with more to follow in 2012.

maceo plex new label ellum audio goes from strength to strength. after ellums debut single release by maceo plex >high & sexy<, eric has licensed one of his favourite tracks for a re-release. bazar >hard to find< originally came out in 2004 and is by none other than dj gregory. this re-release couldnt come at a better time, it sounds so current its unbelievable. here it comes with two new excellent remixes by maceo plex and danny daze