motormännen make information techno infused with an air of swedish nostalgia through a filter of retro-futuristic skepticism. the music is packed with minimal acid loops and samples with excerpts from swedish politicians, documentaries and christer glenning, reflecting on times when the cold war and the traditional welfare state were dissolving. inhibitions were relaxed and new, foreign influences crept into the body of society and the old information monopolies. motormännens tracks are visually enhanced by messages from pictures and videos from the 1970s and 80s. motormännen released their debut album *informationstechno* on cassette in 2014, which was nominated for best swedish dance album of the year at manifestgalan 2015. during 2015 the band received attention from swedish radio p2 and p3 and performed a series of gigs at home in stockholm.

delusion men were here before time started to flow and it seems they will stretch out their existence way beyond doomsday which probably explains their archaic impulses reverberating in a foggy, lost future. what they deliver are pieces of straightforward punk plunged into disco depths, kraut derailment and swirling drum machine melancholia. if you are looking for retro-future dystopias with no space for healthy minded horizons, this is the thing for you. delusion men walked together since the inception of future nuggets, although for them the time will never come, we snatched their debut ep. it feels as if through them the old ones are channeling the last messages of hopelessness for dance floors and dining rooms.

file under disco are back with yet more 100% original disco music for the 21st century. for this episode, london based dj & production outfit oh yeah dare to dazzle with this their debut release. blending live instrumentation, strong vocals and quality production oh yeah clearly know what they are doing when it comes to studio time. the result is a truly authentic sound that blends disco, acid jazz and funk seamlessly, but with a modern production twist. crazy ps very own hot toddy is on remix duties and delivers his usual top class results. a vocal and a dub take both give the track a more chunky and club-ready interpretation that will work those dance floors to the bone.

london is without question one of the most important cities in the world when it comes to dance music. from breakbeat, drum & bass, techno, house to uk garage its influence in the industry is huge. project london raw series is here to celebrate the sound of london’s underground scene.

for the fourth installment in into the lights journey into greek electronic music, we find ourselves transferred to pireus, home place of ambient music composer dimitris petsetakis. with the exception of only one track, endless lp is a collection of previously unreleased material that has remained in petsetakis basement studio for almost 30 years now.

techno exists in a distorted field. what is wrong elsewhere is right here. what shouldnt work works. awake at night and asleep by day. rough is beautiful, slick is rotten. with macro, things are always a bit more wrong than usual. and thats how they also end up being a bit more beautiful than usual. stefan goldmanns fossil water: fender bass tones weave a pad, from the thumping bottom up to the silky top, congregating into intense moments of dance floor bliss. the b-side throws us in at the deep end, with the tense yet laid back workout of nephelin, tipping over into the sheer techno claustrophobia of de-gauss. dark and warm like a stockholm syndrome: feeling cozy while the horror comes upon you.

two paris legends reunite for the latest outing on the always fresh adult only label. owner chris carrier links up with his old pal dan ghenacia for this three-track ep, which includes a remix from german talent, diego krause. chris and dan last got together for adult only back in 2007, with their ‘tumble blur’ ep and they recently hit the studio together again to roll out two super dope slices of heads-down dance floor funk. as you might expect from two highly experienced veterans, the tracks on offer are both crisp, epitomising that classic house flow with a sprinkling of contemporary flavour. the 2nd degree bounces, whirrs and chirps all over the place while the 4x4 beat keeps the energy levels high. just a sin is a more serious cut, with a solemn presence and stuttered beats together with a hushed vocals giving it a mysterious feel. unison wax bossman diego krause powers up just a sin with his remix, putting a firm emphasis on the bassline, which is strong, murky and unrelenting. a deep, dark slice of groovy house for the after-hours crew

its that time again at ccb headquarter for reaping the harvest of another good year for the label. the paris club music, volume 3 is here and the journey is better than ever. once again the full crew worked hard to deliver this time a more contemplative yet still percussive set of tracks exploring the dance music of tomorrow. first in the field bambounou and french fries teams up for mizu ni idou suru an intimate slow mo thing playing with intricate rhythm textures and dusty key stabs fading away in the back.

trouble in paradise records presents four raw minimal dance tracks from h. bergqvist. from the deep of stockholm northwest suburb johannesfred trouble 002 explores some of bergqvist s rawest material to date, stumbling between ramshackle party vibrations, below-sea-level emissions and intergalactic noise, this release is a dedication to his hometown. stockholm.

francisco returns to slow motion for the second in our of retro-dance-floor series, linea beat volume 2. drum beats are rolling and lazers are scanning for a double a-side of vintage yet futuristic discoid funk. relentless hand claps, ghostly italo voices and killer bass lines that comes on like the b-52 s of your alternative-universe wet dream. this is the sound of a sweaty cellar at 2am on a monday morning with a uniquely italian twist.

the mexican multi-genre record label cvmr returns in its wax infused form with its sophomore vinyl-only release following the sold out, larry heard remixed, tijuana-made phenomena *lip reading* by soul of hex with a newcomer artist. fedde, hailing from the strictly-vinyl/house-head-friendly dance floors of mexico city and currently living in berlin, presents his debut record on the label, with his extended play format entitled *supermoon ep* accompanied by a remixe of the konotopian genius of ukraines hardware experimentalist vakula.

nice price deal !!! cymawax explores the far reaches of our sonic galaxy with its next 12 inch only release, an exciting seven song set from evocative uruguayan-norwegian vocalist camilla luna. camilla is known as one half of luna & bazis on wahwah45s, with producer friend bhlb, and as vocalist for trulz & robins releases on eskimo and dance disorder’s ”metallic italic“ (bpitch control). her years of improvising vocals with musicians and djs at renowned oslo clubs like blaa, jeager, and the villa have given camilla a knack for accompanying electronic rhythms with haunting, tuneful melodies. for the open up ep, camilla joins producer bhlb for soulful and raw vocals recorded in one take over futuristic, bass-heavy, and delightfully offbeat tracks. the styles and tempos vary wildly, but the sound throughout is unified in a deceptively organic ex machina woman-meets-machine vibe. in the title cut, the almost tribal percussion summons exotic, benevolent spirits when combined with camilla’s temptatious crooning. the twisted r&b of ”wut r u gwonna do“ could almost be a secret collaboration with the likes of flying lotus. and ”f.o.c.- transmits a slightly intimidating techno stomp that would make all heads on the dance floor turn towards the dj and immediately take notice. these are just a few of the otherworldly audio nuggets found within the open up ep … there are more treasures to unveil. excavate soulfully.

nice price deal !!! republik music start their new label with 200 limited edition first vinyl pressings. the first release comes from ireland s own wayne duggan, with his excellent “experiment ep”, including a beautiful remix from matthias meyer & patlac. this republik music recordings debut ticks all the right boxes when it comes to filling a dance floor.

seminal chicago acid house compilation fully remastered and spread over 2 x 12- for the first time. dj pierre... maurice joshua... lidell townsell... jack frost... mr. lee classics all here... re issued in conjunction with trax 2015.

jel ford returns to drumcode after his highly anticipated remix of alan fitzpatrick s for an endless night. ford laces his three electrifying, new original tracks with a high energy that are guaranteed to get any dance floor rocking. heavily featuring on adam beyer s drumcode radio both red mist and overcast have gained heavy support from dj s and fans alike. ode to basement is an end of night smasher that will make everyone melt into the ground as it is caressed out of the sound system

norways finest purveyors of off-kilter, crystalline pop, soft as snow aka oda egjar starheim and oystein monsen, are back with a brand new release for houndstooth. the 4-track chrysali’ ep is the duos second original release for the label, following their 2014 debut with the glass body ep and glass body remixed, a striking collection of reworked versions by lucy, gabe gurnsey of factory floor, maria minerva and brian degraw of gang gang dance.

allnite music is back with vinyl only gems. we are glad to provide you diversity from early hour deep/dubby moods to dance floor heaters. texture & groove 4those who know.

altered moods recordings releases its next vinyl ep octaves of energy. this threetracker by crawley, uk-based artist mick welch is a smooth, sultry adventure into the core ethos of amr music. mick is no stranger to the deep house sound. starting in 2002, he has built a strong following of fans in the uk, first with his elektrosouls mix site and shortly after that with his label of the same name. the -octaves of energy- release represents his latest foray into the deepness. -conscious field- kicks things off with a tambourine- and high-hat infused beat with rich, dark leads burbling up throughout, interrupted now and then by a wistful bridge with an echoing voice telling you not to be afraid. -mind force- is another laid back jam, with a bright, crisp cowbell intertwine with an accouterment of lush pads and silky leads. the final track on the flip side, octave 50, is the deepest cut of the three and also the easiest to work the dance floor with. with its sinewy, filtered pad and bubbly bass line combined with warm, warbling leads, it fits both in the studio and at the club.

hot shot sounds expand their remit with the launch of peddlin trax, a new houseorientated series to keep you riding all day and into the night. first up is the legend of amsterdam s house and hip-hop scene, the master kid sublime, anyone that follows his work on the dopeness galore label will agree this is a fine choice. real hipsters don t dance tees off in a kenny dope does b-boy house kind of vibe, whilst -that ringtone shit- is on more of a dog in the night tip. down below, both get high and one for ibiza are pure house bliss, the sort of cuts you love to slip in the mix, whilst kid sublime heads off into buttery beatdown boogie territory on closing track s.e.x.x.x. met jouwww. a strong start to the series.

well cut records return with another deluxe vinyl release with dubble d presenting under his irrepressable moodymanc monniker. side a opens with comfort me, a deep and gritty sounding soulful jam, followed by a retouch of war and peace, a deep and dirty disco dance floor monster which has done serious damage in the past. luke solomun opens side b with his love and death re-make, toughening up the drums and adding some analogue twists to take the energy levels up to the point of frenzy! the record closes with hashtag, a no nonsense, tough chicago inspired groove which plays backdrop to a conversation between snoop dog and g unit about the music game today which we thought said a lot about the state of play in house music today! a beatapella is an addition to the digital version of the release for those djs who want to get more creative with the message!

after releasing countless collectable and in-demand 7in singles and making a name for themselves in the contemporary raw funk and soul scene, the soul surfers drop their debut album soul rock, a magnum opus of raw, gritty soul and greasy funk featuring eminent guests from the aforementioned scene that birthed their sound. soul crooners myron & e break out of their smooth vocal personas and deliver a decidedly more stripped down and visceral performance in the lead-off single you can run (but you cant hide) from my love that also promises to be a dance floor filler. co-collaborators jj whitefield from the poets of rhythm and malcom catto of the heliocentrics add their signature touch on two of the albums heavier cuts raw and stop fooling around. label-mate, multi-instrumentalist and studio genius shawn lee lends his vocal, guitar and mixing board talents to time is a gun while noted producer didier from the soul investigators gets in on the mix, vibes, and percussion on the heavy slow-burner astra. smoove & turrell round out the album with the blue-eyed soul stomper straight up

bahdeni nami besticht mit einer vielzahl an kollaborationen mit produzenten aus dem elektronischen bereich, die einmalige interpretationen des bereits etablierten sounds von omar souleyman liefern: four tet ist erneut mit an bord, gilles peterson ist mit dabei, modeselektor steuern 2 dance-tracks bei und legowelt liefert einen remix des titeltracks. das neue album wurde in instanbul aufgenommen, omars wohnsitz, und der sänger wurde dabei standesgemäß von traditionellen musikern begleitet. unermüdlich bringt omar souleyman seine wilden dance parties in alle ecken der welt vom sxsw, über konzerte im rahmen der verleihung des friedensnobelpreises, hin zu rock-clubs auf der ganzen welt.

part 2 of editors kutz 005 pressed on purple vinyl feat cuts from jkriv / noodleman / riccio & emvee who round things off nicely. with edits and reworks on little known or impossible to find originals, and some beloved classics, this release covers various disco styles, keeping the right balance between the uptempo and low tempo vibes. limited repress act fast

the first vinyl edition of the label moonrise hill material presents the differents artists work which will composed the label. funk to ambient, with proper jazzmen groove, where the house music predominate and appears like gold in every tracks with something which united them. the vinyl starts with « fucked up jazzmen », powerful track with jazz and hip hop influences from folamour, french producer which the last release on fauxpas musik is a love declaration to the sampling and to the 20s grooves until today. next listen with « jack my sista » from kaffe crème, french producer who takes the auditor in a perpetual modulation of the pads and bass under a syncopated rhythmic, between a real game and the tr-808. there is passion and percussions talent that comes to his classic formation in acadamy. the other side begins with « manhattune » from ethyène, soul anthem from 70s mixed to a proper chicago deep house rhythmic. after a empty period, the french producer annonces his next releases for the coming months, where samples and groove found a paramount place. the release ends on « cosmic spirals » from the lyonese okwa, who reveals his love to the electronic sounds for a half path ballade between dark walks and dance floors. after a great ep « preacher », in which he develops a returns to the 90s house music. focused on poetic house music, from the one that you can t stop dancing on to the one that you want to keep for yourself, the label defends the preciousness of every musical journey and the sensibility through beautiful stories.

180 gram. vinyl only. gatefold cover. inside-out cut. finally the 3rd pr arrived. happy to introduce you my friend io and his first ep on my label which fits so good to be released in summer time.

1 - kinda >hip<-house style,
2 - groovy dance floor stuff,
3 - my favorite minimal broken beat,
4 - easy going >hop<-house recording.

enjoy your summer as we do!
-nastia-

la.-based producer/composer/dj matt lange delivers a darkly melodic breed of electronic music rooted in raw energy and emotion. hand-selected by deadmau5 as one of the latest signings to his label mau5trap, the lifelong musician now makes his full-length debut with the groove-heavy, intricately textured ephemera. as his first album release for mau5trap, ephemeras title reflects the restless innovation inherent in lange s musicianship. the albums really a snapshot of where i am right now as an artist, lange explains. it s this turning point where i have one foot in the world of dance music, and the other foot in a whole different direction.

778 frequency, is a vinyl imprint label formed this year. the main goal of the label is to present quality music in the well respected genres of house through to techno. despite the flexibility in its sound, 778 will always be a podium oriented label with its key mission underlying its core value of presenting quality over quantity music in true 778 frequency style. we present you the debut release called infinite or finite ep with 4 dance floor killers by vidinovski including a remix from ilian tape artist regen!

afrikan sciences deconstructs mahbunzi nahgo pihndi goes to the market using his characteristic broken breakbeat approach to create a piece of daft and extremely mode rn elect ronic funk. finally, thomas bullock modi-cuddles haya into an prolonged ambient reverie to bridge and layer between dance floor pulsations.

>cissi moon changed my life! it was in a now refurbished part of stockholm in a futuristic cafe/club called holger that i had my first encounter with loudly played club music. the night was called db and we lined up with our fake ids every saturday to hear cissi moon spin drum & bass records and let the bass engulf our beings.< >at the time the art of making electronic music was totally alien to me, i could not for the life of me work out how to ever make music that carried the same emotional and physical impact as i felt on that dance floor. i have spent the last 17 years or so trying to get back to that state of being at one and completely lost with the music.< this record concludes a trilogy of eps by peder mannerfelt on his eponymously named label. what comes next is everything and beyond.

basement dance mania styled chicago house

format lp vinyl - limited edition + poster following the much-acclaimed bcompilation, french dj duo jess & crabbe return to curate a second collection under the bazzerk banner, exploring a criminally unknown dance scene. changa tuki classics takes us on an exhilarating trip to a venezuelan underground electronic scene. defining changa tuki as a genre is tricky, the respective meanings of the words themselves is a mystery yet to be elucidated. changa emerged in the late 80’s as a the word to describe all strands of hard-hitting electronic music, to this day it remains the one popular term applied to all forms of house or techno.

with each successive volume of throne of bloods moon rock compilations, the new york label attains a deeper appreciation of electronic musics most chakra-massaging tendencies, participating in a communal dialogue devoted to a new dynamic beyond the confines of the dance floor.

since 2010, jackie house aka jacob sperber has been driving the a&r side of the san francisco dance-music troupe running the hnytrx label and producing remixes with other members under the honey name. putting label duties on hold in 2013 sperber cocooned into his music studio, entering as a brave brunette and exiting as an ambitious blonde. * stydive * is jackie s debut to wax and has as much house-party in it as it does warehouse 4am. with a vocal sample nod to punk s past, * stydive* pogo dances to dusty and stuttering live/analog drum rhythms and skips along a rude and infectious bass-line. bound to find lovers of all persuasions for its dub-esque qualities, instantly recognizable hook, and open relationship with house music, this tune begged to have it s own side. that said, there is always room for some matrixxman who takes stydive to a strobe lit south of market darkroom in his remix on the b. spurting erotic lazers around a cavernous kick, this tune finishes off even the most experienced edger.

alles andrs sound and ideas speak loudly and quiet on this wonderful release, sharing another part of his journey and adding another essential piece to his discography and the resopal archive. now he connects melancholy with the necessary push to the dance floor. alles andrs continues to lay the foundation for his experimental combination of deep house and techno with a collection of two mind-bending pieces. -feel it- on the a side is a deep and warm melancholy track which will give you the chills while -tenebrae- fits into every modern dj set. designed as couloured and very limited splatter vinyl.

drew sky and lester fitzpatrick, two techno soldiers from chicago with multiple releases on the legendary dance mania and relief records, respectively team up for their magik killer ep on dizzy tunes. dare to differ, the heat will push you back. remixes by roman zawodny and dj krime!

new imprints for music lovers. deep grooves for minimal dance floors. vinyl only, 180gr.

deadbeat presents the second vinyl only release leading up to his forth coming album, walls and dimensions. while the first installment featured a lucious extended ambient drone piece over 2 sides, part 2 features extended dubs of 2 of the albums dance floor cuts filled to the brim with the space age dub effects, mournful melodies and rumbling bass lines deadbeat fans have come to expect.

constantly turning around itself, the winding melody of vertere turns outward and inward at the same time, bringing the listener on a journey outward while mirroring a simultaneous labyrinthine journey inward. like the word itself, vertere, with its roots in the latin word verto (which itself takes its roots in the earlier sanskrit word, vartayati) it signifies the very nature of change itself. it means both to turn and reflect inward and yet also move forward — a call to action for setting in motion new things. a paradox at first glance but also perhaps a surprisingly accurate description of the destructive and reconstructive nature of creation. an apt metaphor for this bright new collaboration between established life and death artists mind against and the new artist project of federico maccherone, aka somne. on remix duties, when you have an artist of the caliber of tobias freund, you don t need to ask for anything more and with his outstanding remix of vertere he very clearly shows why. this long time mainstay of the electronic music scene has managed to stay not just relevant but on the cutting edge longer than most with respected releases on some of the most seminal imprints to be putting out music in the world of underground dance music. with vertere he takes what s already top quality material and somehow manages to turn it inward and in his own unique way elevate it to another level entirely. with a relentless beat and a sonic force that is hard to describe with mere words the tobias. remix of vertere comes out of the gate like a runaway machine rapturously drunk on its own self awareness. it marches ever forward, full of fervor, and will surely be driving dance floors both large and small to the euphoric edge of the ecstatic state.

it is the fourth release from the berlin based imprint wet cellar, simply titled wet 004/v.a.. it is a example of what the label is about, simply producing a techno sound and frame of mind in regards to underground electronic dance music. the release brings two artists already known in previous releases marco effe and salvo castelli for a-side, while the b-side features a new artist, the young talent that is, mattia trani label boss of pushmaster discs.

charolastras are a group of experimental electronic musicians with a keen interest in ancient rituals involving dance. in many cultures from the past, music and dance were closely tied with shamanism, spirituality and even combat. these traditions continue today in some parts of the world where music isnt solely for entertainment, as is often the case in our modern western society. the group s goal is to spread a message of peace and unity with their music. this intention is evident in the blissful ethereal textures used in their mellifluous productions. but their sound can also have a harder edge that evokes conflict, not calm. this is all by design because, as charolastras like to point out, sometimes you have to fight for peace .

founded way back in 91, z records have since amassed a lauded and plentiful collection of singles, albums and compilations. run by dave lee aka joey negro, the label has enjoyed success through his unique ability to foster the principles of underground dance music whilst also remaining mindful of commercial appeal. through various compilations, mr lee has consistently delved deep into the heart of a specific genre or era and selecting a lesser-known series of tracks that give a real insight into the spirit and energy that made that point in time special. whether it’s been gogo, brit funk, boogie, italo house or straight up disco, he has mined deep into his extensive bank of influences and also enlisted the help of some of his most clued-up comrades in offering some unforgettable collections of classics. next up - he pulls together a collection of his favourite moments across a definitive decade for house and garage: the 90’s.

founded way back in 91, z records have since amassed a lauded and plentiful collection of singles, albums and compilations. run by dave lee aka joey negro, the label has enjoyed success through his unique ability to foster the principles of underground dance music whilst also remaining mindful of commercial appeal. through various compilations, mr lee has consistently delved deep into the heart of a specific genre or era and selecting a lesser-known series of tracks that give a real insight into the spirit and energy that made that point in time special. whether it’s been gogo, brit funk, boogie, italo house or straight up disco, he has mined deep into his extensive bank of influences and also enlisted the help of some of his most clued-up comrades in offering some unforgettable collections of classics. next up - he pulls together a collection of his favourite moments across a definitive decade for house and garage: the 90’s.

a renowned producer from the barcelona scene, pedro vian has taken a significant step forward in his career with the creation of modern obscure music. from this platform he is able to shape his vision of today’s electronica, releasing material from likeminded artists while creating his own sound, combining silky dance rhythms with an experimental approach and dark atmospheres. so far vian has collaborated with artists like alex trochut, ital, hieroglyphic being, sunny graves and federico sancho, among others. pedro vian is the new alter ego for pettre, who has already released tracks on hivern and for several years was one half of the duo aster, the exciting project whose house music still echoes in the eardrums of its fans. this time pedro vian presents black toms ep, a new release accompanied with inga copeland and pye corner audio reinterpretations. the publication of this record will be in mid june. cover photographs by adria cañameras

set to smash the summer and beyond, mele debuts his single, ambience on redlights highly acclaimed label, lobster boy records. soaring with a soulful vocal and an indelible drum groove, that takes us on a journey through house and carnival heritage, splicing in his trademark sound. with a residency on the diplo and friends, radio 1 show and support for the track from gorgon city, disclosure, tiga, jackmaster, skream, redlight and annie mac, mele has created a soon-to-be sought after dance formula, and exercised the production of a track that cannot fail to make people move

the exotic * sombra india* gets to works with slick guitar licks and a driving beat, enhanced with powerful and captivating vocals from eduardo castillo. already a firm favourite of damain lazarus and luciano, this has been getting a huge response on dance floors this summer. on the flip and the cut-up afro-house * sanura* is highly exotic driving monster of a tune, no messing around, straight to the dance floor!
german native sis shot into the limelight in 2008 with releases on cecille and ricardo villalobos label * sei es drum*, which up until that point had only showcased ricardos own productions. no stranger to the crosstown rebels catalogue, he delivered the first ever rebellion release and then later the * round pen ep* on crosstown rebels in the summer of 2012 and the more recent * slider* on rebellion. other productions have appeared on esteemed labels such as cocoon, 8bit, connaisseur, get physical, with a more recent album on cocolino.

bones return with the second release in their new series from a mysterious underground house & techno heavy weight dj & producer..... 3 new top notch house cut ups aimed directly at the dance floor & beyond! vinyl only!!!

this is the second release of the obscure cuts series, curated by italian disco pioneer beppe loda. this ep sets us off on a magic carpet ride of middle-eastern-influenced italian obscure disco gems from the 70s. beppe loda is a great ambassador for the oscillator parties from which the label originates. tip! andrew mason (waxpoetics): beppe loda speaks, we listen

part 1 of editors kutz 005 pressed on hot pink vinyl feat cuts from luvless / trujillo / jean claude gavri & label boss vinyladdicted who teams up with sleazy mcqueen to round things off nicely. with edits and reworks on little known or impossible to find originals, and some beloved classics, this release covers various disco styles, keeping the right balance between the uptempo and lowtempo vibes. limited repress act fast.

for it’s 16th (!!!) release, dixon avenue basement jams continues to bolster it’s local infantry with fresh, new blood, this time with the addition of a young but well-seasoned individual hailing from the hinterland of greater glasgow and going by the name of big miz. if you happen to live within an 8 mile radius of a blue lagoon, the chances are you will have already been acquainted with the bold miz, most likely through the longstanding and legendary clubnight/crew he’s a resident & founding member of: offbeat. the length & breadth of offbeat’s tastes also reflects his flexibility as a producer. tracks presented here, such as “good thing” strike a fine balance between good ol’ motor city funk and chi-town oddities such as vincent floyd’s more obscure cuts on d.m, while the velocity increasing “solange” comes like the result of a three-day theo studio session fuelled by bad speed. his talent for catering to the dance has clearly paid dividends when it comes to his productions, with the nuance and instinctive touch he presents us with on his debut dabj 12” clearly marking him from the start line as an already formidable & stand-out force in the heady and increasingly cramped world of house & techno.