the droids beamed down to planet earth in the year 1978. yves hayat aka droids, was a young label manager at the seminal french disco label barclay in the seventies. >star peace<, originally released in 1979 is his concept to the classic sci fi movie >star wars< out that year. featuring the french space synth classic >(do you have) the force<, in both parts, this lp goes from strength to strength with spaced out lullabys >inner space< & >tchough fou<, before kicking back into the groove with >be happy< an assault to the senses with its manic synth lines running riot over heavy funk overtones. the flip kicks off with >shanti dance< parts 1 & 2, sleezy robot-funk work outs that are inter-joined to make a 6 minute continually evolving piece of music. the closing eight-and-a-half- minute >renaissance de l amour< is a tour de force of cinematic synthscapes, bleeps, bloops and world rhythms, before dropping in the drums 6 minutes in to ignite any dancefloor. this is light years ahead of its time.

you can find normal dust everywhere, unloved and not at the right place. it settles between the breaches of your record collection, lays on top of the mixer and turntable and it drives a clean person nuts.
spielstaub (playdust) is different. it is entertaining, enjoyment and makes the people want to dance because spielstaub is about something else. it is the brand new record label of carsten schorr and zyrus.

tres gueros are three white brooklynites led by the amorphous producer sleazy mcqueen. this collaboration as a whole has been a few years in the making with two vocalists, two guitar players and if that wasnt enough, he brought in beef wellington for some additional synthesizing work.
this is a feel good indie-dance track that you will keep any crowd dancing. we have got some great remixers on board from nu-disco gurus anthony mansfield who runs hector works with partner and crime nick chacona. neighbour and his signature disco-house sound, along with newcomer dave allison who runs kinjo music. for good measure sleazy mcqueen has added a big room dub!

dj duke, unsung hero of deep house ingenuity, receives a deserved and absolutely essential reissue from nycs slow to speak imprint. one of the lost masters of the abundant deep house community of the early 1990s, duke epitomized the queen-infused, deeply fierce insular dialogue of new yorks most outcaste underground. part of his ode to deep house staples of yesteryear lost, >heard< live up to their namesake, instrumental electronic masterpieces that disregard the concerns of conventional standardization while retaining the indisputable efficacy of nys exploratory antiestablishment. emotive, depthtful and totally accessible, >core 1995< is the first re-visitation of forward-looking genius that will continue to epitomize slow to speaks retroactive genius, speaking more to the potential inventiveness of dance music than its former vivacity. highly recommended.

proceeding the compilation comes a serie of hard to find club classics carefully selected by dave lambert, dimitri vegas & like mike and daniel bovie & roy rox.

part 6 of the >unreleased project< by todd terry, released by tnt in 1994.

originally recorded and produced in london by liam watson (white stripes, holly golightly, james hunter) at his analog mecca toe rag studios now treated and mistreated for a driving psychedelic dance floor stomper without comparison.

now that he has warmed up the dance floor with style, its time for his eagerly awaited debut on mobilee records, >princess guacomole<, which comes packed with energy ready to get the summer parties rocking. title track >princess guacomole< features a melodic and jazzy hook set over a driving and bouncy percussive bass. meanwhile b side >la guapa< will pick you up with by its hypnotic rift which builds up into a frenzy. its an amazing debut for rodriguez jr on mobilee …. enjoy!

the release, has two original songs and two additional remixes. plastidecor is orientated to the dance floor. tech house of quality with a groove ascending that make enjoy in the dance floor! the remix of hermanez is totally oriented to the dance floor,, has a strong bass and a base with lots of rhythm. the remix by mihai popoviciu has the same formula, rythm ascending, with a very strong bass for the dance floor. fraggle rythm, has a base deep house very percussive, melodies accompanied by a elegant bass. dance hall of the ewok, is a tech house very personal, with percussive sounds, voices, and bass groove, accompained by a deep synth

first single taken from the forthcoming technasia album, >central<, with a two-tracker in the purest technasia style. on the a, >esperance< is a funky number in constant motion, with huge chord progression, while on the b, the gritty street-level techno of >innocuous clouds< doesnt forget that dance music rightfully belongs on the dancefloor. all in all an ep sure to become a cherished tool for djs across the house and techno spectrum.

maybe >grandfathers clock< is the most house influenced release from the german duo piemont so far. going more deep dirty and housy this time... they turn towards a more relaxed and slack approach. chopping up bits of vocals and sounds, tight and funky, this is what piemont is all about. >running mirror< refers to giorgio moroder respectively hi energy influences and is a hypnotic cool groove monster that will convert spaces into soulful places. frederic and christian have released a good dozen of records now and have been very successful. with >peak time tracks< such as >carbonat< being played by the whole lot of ibiza djs and big names around the world. >running mirror< definitely manifests a turning point in their musical spectrum... to deeper grounds of electronic dance and will get other djs involved in their manifold world of music.

2009 was quite a frenetic year for john talabot.from scratch he became oneof the biggest hopes for electronic music scene in spain.all thanks to hiseffusive house tracks in which moodymann, j dilla, chicago house, discomusic and northern soul intertwine to produce organic and humane songs, fullof life, and that make your hands and heart dance.

akin to deconstruction itself, >the gift< symbolised the credible mid 90s dance hit. surrounded by a fog of cheap commercial fodder, way out wests roberta flack-sampling crossover anthem shone like a beacon, reaching the top 15 of the uk singles chart in 1996.
kicking off the new package is way out wests own 2010 remix. toughening up the original break based drums and adding a few new synth lines is all wow needed to do to breath a second life in their ubiquitous track.
gui borattos remix takes the track into deep tech house territory. gui flips the track to a straight 4/4 beat, adding some organic percussion, side chained chords and his trademark warm distorted synths to create a truly euphoric groove.

after a couple of remixes made for the labels around 2002 losoul finally delivers his first single ep and we are very proud about it! those tracks feel like losoul really made one special for logistic! a sweet record greatly representing the music we have always loved to release. in between house and techno (losoul style… groove but freak!) this 2 tracks ep has a strong and particular energy perfectly designed for dance floors. a precise production work on both >dogma< and >calma< give cool sensation on large sound system. enjoy!

vol.2 with remixes from robag wruhme, reboot, martinez !! hailing from berlin norman weber and marco resmann released an album in autumn 2009 that can be easily called a success. this is why there were no problems at all to find an illustrious circle of remixers. jena-based robag wruhme already contributed one remix to matthias tanzmanns >bulldozer< in 2006. the old partnership was now revived and robag wruhme was asked for a reinterpretation of another moon harbour track. his version of >mr. jack< captivates you with its mix of funk and darkness and has an overwhelming effect on the dance floor

the phenomenal handclap band out of nyc dropped a brilliant debut album last year and first single >15 to 20< was a stand out track. hector works label founder anthony mansfield got the opportunity to remix the track and was so into the tune that he rinsed two versions. while these versions got widespread exposure and distribution from both friendly fire and gomma, anthonys remixes were until now digital only. we want our records! the disco mix is a slower funk version using the catchy vocals over a helping of sweet disco dubûthe punk funk mix uses all the elements of the track and points it for a dance floor!

deeplabs is a new record label out of detroit created and managed by detroit producer and dj luke hess. after several highly successful releases on labels such as fxhe, echocord, beretta grey, & kontra-musik and celebrated remixes on ornaments, pong musiq, and modelisme, luke has decided to take his style of deep detroit techno and root it firmly in the city that inspires his sound. deeplabs is a label created for the deeper, soulful, and experimental side of electronic music, with a clear vision of the dj and the dance-floor.

this debut lp by innergaze is chock full of rugged hand played analog synths lines, primitive drum machines, haunting vocals, and psychic jewelry. call it synthwave, call it punk, call it metaphysical body music or at this juncture whatever one sees fit, but this duos music goes beyond naming names for the sake of it. from the freaky, unrelenting opener >no shame< to the chris & cosey-esque >la la la<, this record creates many aural worlds to inhabit and explore. the title track >we are strange loops< bubbles at a slow, hazy drug induced bpm, while >illusions<, with its distorted almost guitar-like synth lines and stripped down 808 programming, brings things right back to the dance floor. the ideas and feelings executed here are a direct outpouring of what happens when the machines are turned on, played and recorded.

taken from the 1975 album >dance your troubles away< by archie bell & the drells.

fourth hideout release from the man himself, luca bacchetti. following his recent release on ovum and the successful remix on be as one, luca is back once more with an ep and two tracks ready to be the centre of attention on this summers dance floors. luca has got us used to surprises, and his vision of music without rules where everything goes - the only common denominators are his trademark sound, his touch, and his feel. nothing to take for granted here as he describes two emotional states at opposite ends of the spectrum: the sunny brightness of endless summer and the dark introspective world of what your soul sings ... endless summer is also his first solo effort on hideout, after the west side story ep collaboration with his label co-owner davide squillace

after a couple of succesful releases on her label vinyl did it and the limited series they are changing it, dia comes out with the next single on this limited one sided series (300), twelveinchesoflove. moody pads and a walking bassline simmer under sharp hi hats and playful cymbals as serene chords steep the vibe in the ambiance of a hot smoke filled room. all of this is brought to a boil as urgent vocals and whoops get slapped around by chicago uprock hand claps. jazz grooves drift back in on top, rounding out this versatile house stormer aimed squarely at those who dont need to be told twice that its time to dance

datenzauber is electronic dance music following the traces of krautrock-electronica. datenzauber is a crossing of 1/8-bass rock beat and shuffle romanticism with a minimalist disco feeling. datenzauber takes kraftwerks and klaus schulzes analogue soundscapes over the digital highway back on to the dancefloor again. datenzauber commutes in an electric car between cologne and dusseldorf. datenzauber has fun with the necessary seriousness. datenzauber is free of sampling residues, yet nevertheless its historicising, because datenzauber is non-retro, electronic music feeling from the 1970s for 2010. happy new year.

the mysterious twosome known as silver columns have already built up a cult fanbase with their first two limited edition, white label singles, >browbeaten< and >yes, and dance<, but with >cavalier<, their first >proper< release on the perennially tastemaking label moshi moshi, they are finally ready to go overground and take their rightful place in the pantheon of offbeat electro pop greats.

label boss fluen delivers the latest ep from barcelona label vinyl did it, and takes off with the title track, guayaga. warped marbles burble along shiny dance floors giving way to flashbulb lights as classic house percussion washes the room. soon we are sweating to a workout of layered synths and vocal hooks as the energy builds. a clean cut house vibe sure to sit well in a properly constructed set. the edit by youandme gets dirtier with some pop-locking stuttered uprock snare hits, head bobbing bass, and dramatic fuzzed chord stabs. vocals get snipped up diced with in background chatter as percolating random percussion and dubbed out drums fan the flames of this eyes-closed groove. ripped reversals give way to a main line that will have the drink stirrers throwing their hands up, with a final warm wash of smiling chords perfect for bringing a set to a close, or taking it to the next level! on the b side, give me mores spastic clatter forms the backbeat for this classy house slab, with sleek dubbed out organ chords descending into the depths only to resurface under a vocal call to action. a short break and an oldschool snare lets the house heads know its about to get serious. the hook of yeah! drops over a bouncing bassline, soliciting whistles and whoops from the crowd, with hi-hats and added organinc percussion fills jacking up the oldschool vibes

querbeet durch die dance-szene: das englische erfolgsduo meldet sich zurück.

ltd 2010 repress !!! marco carolas string of recent releases on plus8 and his own 2m imprint are now effortlessly hurtling forward under the weight of their own momentum and the bloody cash ep shows no sign of relenting. in fact if its possible, this collection of four new combustible tunes adds another dimension to his already substantial repertoire. on the title track bloody cash, carola immediately shows his intent, letting fly with a spiraling tribal groove full of bright, crisp percussive elements that stretch skywards towards the sun. the tough, earthy beats keep everything rooted to the ground as he taps into some age-old hedonistic urge, creating a universal groove that rolls out across the oceans before breaking on the shores of each continent with an all encompassing call to dance. the main body of the track incorporates a straight synth stab doused in reverb that sets the scene for the finely crafted main keyboard riff, which is an accomplishment in itself. alternating between two complimentary parts, it elevates the backing track to another level. perfectly balanced and enhanced for maximum danceability, its without doubt one of carolas finest works to date

der ausnahmeproduzent flying lotus legt nach seinem vielbeachteten debutalbum los angeles den nachfolger vor! auf cosmogramma weitet er das spektrum der integrierten stile in richtung space-jazz aus und lädt ein zu einem kosmischen trip voller unendlicher liebe und begeisterung für musik in all ihren variationen. mit musikern wie rave coltrane, einem weiteren sprössling der coltrane-famile, dem bass-virtuosen thundercat und den gastvokalisten thom yorke (radiohead) und laura darlington (siehe debut) gelingt ihm der aufstieg zu schwindelerregenden neuen kreativen höhen. mit cosmogramma belegt flying lotus eindrucksvoll, weshalb ihn die matriarchin der globalen bass music, mary-anne hobbs, als den >hendrix seiner generation< bezeichnet.

after the big success of pascal feos longplayer terrabong, levelnonzero is coming up with the first part, of a three part serie. on this collection will be tracks of artists and friends which already have released on levelnonzero, as a track of a newcomers they signed for this project. the first strike will be headed by mihai popoviciu, one of the current top djs from rumania. the labelmanger himselfe chris wood is coming up with a new track, that is produced together with his friend domenico d agnelli from munich. frank leicher, part of the levelnonzero family brings in his typical minimal house sound and luca bear, a new talent from italy closes this release with a strong floorfiller.

fear of flying regular leif provides the 4th release for fofs revitalised limited label. a supa slick slice of modern vocal house, priority sees leif up his game with supremely tight production, a killa funked up b-line and sensual vocal from new recruit donna lea. for remix duties we opted for the up & coming talents of young un ethyl along with production partner flori. they come up with an altogether different take, coaxing elements of the vocal into a bigger sounding deep house experience. finally we thought we opt for a little bit of a curve ball in the shape of daze maxim. upon hearing dazes installment in the excellent story series we knew he was someone we needed to get on board - here daze strolls into tough tech house territory with a groove slightly reminiscent of rick wade at his most dance floor

italojohnson greets the dance floor with his first vinyl release embodying three functional tracks appropriate for any party mood.
the a-sides systematic drumming maliciously rumbles through the prime time floor as the mellow waves begin to take form and surge into a hysterical tsunami of beats. an emotional sunrise paves the tracks finale.
a similar functional sound continues on b1 and soon after, exposes itself as a percussive chicago house track as the 707, 727 and abyssal bassline protest against loungy house.
the dubbier interpretation of the italojohnson concept can be found in the final track on b2. the 808-thunderstorms and melancholic pads have lived through more than one summer, yet have only triumphed through charm and optimism.

having discretely passed from international chart topping success with the ubiquitous >put your hands up for detroit< back in 2006, to establishing position as one of the industrys premier djs, fedde le grand continues to purvey his talent to worldwide dance floors bringing his unique blend of fine house music in all its glorious forms.
split between his title name fedde le grand & alias f.l.g fedde has constructed 2 discs of the worlds finest house music for the next installment on the toolroom knights series.
highlighting some of the best cuts from the album across two vinyl samplers are artists such as funkerman, f.l.g, saeed younan, nicky romero, chipi, noir, westboy & more....

the mole cooks up two slow burners for the warm northern nights. >nervous disid< emerges from somewhere between bobby konders and that old dance mania b-side you always want to play - but never have the nerve. thick fuzzy kicks, and jacked up toms - result in a heavy techno disco jam for the mixers and lovers.
>secret mummy< is a slo-mo romp into colins secret cookie factory, flavors are tough, fierce, and popping. 9 minutes of organico-inspired house music mixed with forgotten disco horns and old rusted cowbells.

having discretely passed from international chart topping success with the ubiquitous >put your hands up for detroit< back in 2006, to establishing position as one of the industrys premier djs, fedde le grand continues to purvey his talent to worldwide dance floors bringing his unique blend of fine house music in all its glorious forms.
split between his title name fedde le grand & alias f.l.g fedde has constructed 2 discs of the worlds finest house music for the next installment on the toolroom knights series.
highlighting some of the best cuts from the album across two vinyl samplers are artists such as funkerman, f.l.g, saeed younan, nicky romero, chipi, noir, westboy & more....

space ranger comes from the stars. the trio based in stuttgart have a wide experience and an unlimited love for music. in their previous disguises they have done remixes for the likes of kool & the gang, sugababes and kurtis blow, but now they are absolutely focused on this new project. space is the place. he three members their dj careers in late 80s / early 90s and they are strongly influenced by the deep club sound of those days. combining sophisticated production skills, a huge range of analogue equipment and a long-term experience of what works on dance floors around the world they know how to move the crowds. by accessing to samples taken from a huge collection of old-school dance, disco and soul records they are creating the distinctive and sophisticated house and disco sound of today

italys marco donnarumma indicated some of the potential of his kuoyah project with last aprils digital release for frijsfo, earning enthusiastic tips from the likes of boomkat. nonetheless, theres no doubt that his debut on wax ups the game ? even in the face of a mix from sully ? by applying a focus capable of working magic in 2010s open-ended dubstep dance. its an overused comparison that probably deserves to be buried, but angel dub does reek of horsepower productions, or more precisely the ducking 2-step and basic channel steals of benny ills classic tempa ep with hatcha.

a dark bassline and classic synth stabs keep things moving along, with the occasional surprise of some classic 909 claps and shakers within. this tracks are crafted specifically for that moment during the party when the crowds minds and ears have combined with the djs master plan, and everyone is locked firmly in place ready for the ride. its a powerful heads down dance floor bomb that simply works.

and.id is an artist whose musical talents are impressively far-reaching, as his recent installment of the back to back series with jazz interpretations of mobilee classics powerfully brought to everyones attention. after a long spell in the studio with his b.a.n.d and a variety of instruments, and.id has gone solo for his next project, i will be there, and hes taking us back to the dance floor where he is equally at home, as his other releases on mobilee such as first talk have shown. title track i will be there lands heavily with a punching kick drum and there is little release before the bass and groove come in, meanwhile b1:five brings back and.ids signature jazzy sounds with some melodic pianochords. b2:erotica brings all of the elements together with a strong melodic bass line and punch kick, making it the stand out track of the release. tthere is something for everybody in this package and it will definitely get you moving….enjoy!

>afro rock vol. 1< is one of the most important compilations of heavy original 70s afro funk and soul to be released in recent years. originally surfacing on duncan brookers indie kona label in early 2001, the album single-handedly kick-started the thirst among jazz, funk and soul fans and diggers to rediscover lost music from africa made during the 60s and 70s from a time when many countries were gaining independence and celebrating a pan-african identity within their music. the album was one of the first to reach a far different audience to the traditional ?world music? market and spawned many further projects and labels in its wake. a year later, the >nigeria 70< compilation surfaced on strut and labels like soundway and analog africa would continue to unearth amazing lost gems from the motherland.

great stuff, kling klong, mutekki, blufin, my best friend…oliver klein had them all. now he teams up with kolombo (turbo, blufin, giant wheel) to bring a real smasher down to the floors. techhouse at its best ... completed by 3 nice remixes. stand up and dance!

supported by: joakim (tigersushi), shawn mac, xaver von tryer (supersoul rec.), cosmo vitelli, walter jones (dfa), in flagranti, lsb dance disorder, discodromo, space ranger, makossa & megablast, dj morpheus, drrtyhaze, riotus rockers, bottin,.. 2000 lightyears from home is a slow track, but the boys conjure up thick beats reminiscent of early electro and an acid bassline that flows down smoothly. the remix is by altair nouveau, who we recently heard with a great work on dfa/solardisco. he delivers a moroder influenced more dancefloor oriented version. on the b side, come back, a direct track with a sure effect on the dancefloor, house beat and super groovy bassline

nice price deal !!! once again we are searching the globe for music that makes you move, music that you dance too! we welcome the newest members of the family straight out of the french underground movement! dagui rodann & timoth ee milton are no strangers to the dance culture in eille , france.

its back, its great, its acid, its deep, its house, its time! after a little break the label its is back with a fine release of deep acid house by the dj artist rvds. 3 tracks (two with british vocals) full of soul, acid and love, inspired by the detroit classics like mr.fingers, omar s, etc.. all house heads are in for a treat. listen, dance or take it as a dj tool? - the tracks goes into one another - in this time you can dance, talk to people, go to the toilet, take what you need and go back to the turntables!

the advent & industrialyzer bring you another dance floor monster. doing what they do best.. serious intense techno with slower bpms that keeps the true soul of techno alive..

since introducing themselves under cover of darkness with the auspicious release of the epic hellish hi-nrg >optimus maximus< ep by chicagos most menacing of macabre merchants, gatekeeper, the shadowy figuresresponsible for the demon disco label fright have been busy toiling away with their equally shadowy associates and are now ready to unleash upon the world another wave of crimson covered dance decadence with the release of antoni maiovvis >zulawski<.

following a string of contributions for kompakts pop ambient series jens-uwe beyer aka popnoname joins the kompakt pop stable with a truly remarkable tune that is destined to bring him to a broader audience - hello gorgeous finds itself somewhere between the classic sound of kompakt and the pet shop boys. hello gorgeous sounds likes it was produced in lavish place where rave and indie meet on the dance floor. and all throughout, the song is harmoniously carried together by beyers powerful vocals. popnoname provides a upbeat le klub remix tightening the techno up a notch or 5. the big news is that terranova step in for remix duties - legends in their own right fetisch and me have been an institution in the music scene since the 80s so we are excited to have their exceptional contribution - they turn hello gorgeous into a cracking jack house number.

secouer is a record label with an international distributor, and born like the home of the orchestral with old groove and house secouer records born in 2009 behind the research work of the most diverse currents of music. the need to explore this genre arises from the idea to give a dress at the electronic scene. jazz becomes the means for a reconfirmation of the world of house most virtuous, not forgetting to accommodate the new sounds of the international scene. so the founders decide to explore this genre that combines dance with a fine ear for good sound not generalizable. only the bpm jazz or funky or orchestral can make the difference, which can give to house a dynamic and more human

skryptöm records the french techno label who proposed releases from popof, laurent garnier, scan x, julian jeweil, electric rescue and remixes from umek, danton eeprom, mark broom, maxime dangles, come back with a new comer commuter with 3 techno killers. commuter is a new comer from the french scene, he have few releases on space factory and elektrofon. this new promising talent from france produce only strong dance floor tracks, an improbable mixture offer a fresh techno who will touch everybody because its a rave spirit record, but firstly eclectic and unifier.

everyone being into house music should know paolo mojo by now.not only has he released and had success with some of the worlds biggest dance labels but he is also the man behind oosh records.
on this lovely piece of music mr. mojo gets deep down and funky to bring a more laidback vibe than he usually offers. the vocal hookline delievered by the lovely ryan starr will stick on your mind after only 1 listen and the tight beats and deep chords will make you wanna play it during your warm up session or just before heading into the more big room sounding stuff.

with a confident beat >flagship< of the result travels through a sea of sound, transmitting coded signals and leaving behind it a trail of deep deep bass in the open waters of contemporary dance. hot on its heels is marko fu&#776,rstenbergs remix – a straight to the point melodic and groovy house re-rub! melodic and extremely impelling!