red ember records is still legendary in certain circles despite shutting up shop 15 years ago. after some time out of the public eye, though, ewan jansen himself is still very much in business, and here he is with four brand new cuts on his debut for chez damier’s inner balance label. after the appropriately pastoral intro to ‘harvest’ we dive headlong into a flurry of vibrant, detroit-influenced programming of the kind kept alive all these years by rei loci and kirk degiorgio. ‘sines of life’ takes a well-earned breather on the flip, its laid-back setting and all-enveloping bass a massage for the weary body and soul. finally the mood turns playful on ‘square dance’, the chopped, breaksy and off-key groove completely at home alongside uk technicians norken, herbert and ben nevile. it’s rare for people to stay on their game for this long but, as this ep aptly demonstrates, ewan jansen is no ordinary musician.

conceived to offer dance-floor friendly techno music, created to conceptually unite rhythm and mathematical theories, rhythmath is back with his third release taking inspiration from the well-known mathematical fibonacci sequence. rhythmath #003 is set represents the audible base of the aforementioned sequence through three swinging, functional but versatile techno tracks appearing onto the usual mathematically-related artwork.

driving force in the south american underground music scene and argentina’s most respected producer, franco cinelli introduces a new record series – psyfunk. his expansive discography and a long series of wildly successful forays into the north have established him as an internationally-renowned master of the dance floor. psyfunk provides minutely crafted and slowlyevolving extended dj tools

mappamondo (audizione). here is the second pp offering in 2016. coming to you via under the influence. ecco, listen! hysteric has selected and reinterpreted four fine pieces of music. for you to use / try. audio recordings strange and foreign. pleasure for the discjockey. disc for the pleasurejockey. buono semper. semper buono. also included: calcio electro far east danse edition lunapark. arrivederci.

seb zito is an essential piece of the fuse jigsaw and his flat 1 ep sees the london based producer continue his ascent with his most dance floor focused tracks yet, harnessing the spirit of london s halcyon tech-house days. the vinyl only burnaby kicks things off a blissed out wiggler of a groove, the tracks b-line undulating throughout the track to give a real sense of character whilst holywell slams hard with its thudding kick and rampant percussion

for the 9th release on concealed we offer you the debut ep from ddalmh, a mysterious copenhagen based artist. daniel lyons (as his real name is) may be known to people on the scene as the owner of the well respected lomidhigh imprints, but his music production have been kept in secret until recently. daniel’s sound is a very deep, unpretentious and dubbed out kind of house music. on the flip side we invited thomas melchior to make a remix, he turns “sun” into a timeless tripped out deep house tune that will hypnotise any dance floor in the early morning hours.

april will see alex danilov, notable dj and producer from yekaterinburg, release his music on arma. published along with reshape by fred p., three original tracks constitute the noises ep — the second release of the label in 2016. being welcomed to diverse clubs throughout russia and europe, alex danilov has all the experience needed to know how dance music works. his own productions are about finding the way to sustain deep mystic atmosphere within signature low-pass rhythm picture. side b, containing both original and remix of unknown numbers, shows how this approach varies from classy style of fred p. aka black jazz consortium. noises ep is the 12th release by arma. the cover features artwork by p.kuznetsov.

subsidiary label of a same-titled record shop based in moscow. created to reflect owners vision of quality dance music.

while we love to dance at correspondant, we have also been known to think from time to time to, so it s exciting for us to have been given the opportunity to combine the two things when presented with some new music from two of our favourite producers, marvin and guy. as such, correspondant 42 represents a more conceptual approach for the italian duo, informed by long countryside drives, the names of classic cars as learned from an illustrated childrens book, a yearning to move away from the pack of identikit dance music and a need to connect with their music in a physical way, as provided by the recorded hand clapping refrain running throughout the tracks.

blkmarket membership records is back with their 2nd release featuring a stellar ep from electronic music veteran todd sines. three cuts of modular goodness that each bring a different flavor to the dance floor

quartz rec is pleased to welcome the duo doomwork based in rome and well known for them amazing groove, there music is emotive and immersive with melodies and riff locked into rolling rhythms and subtle atmospherics.and its with no surprise that they are coming with an outstanding ep on quartz rec, first track « nihil sine sole » super trippy track with some great congas slowly and this beautiful pad building a great atmosphere. second track « memento » getting more into deep techno with class, tracks talk for itself. we have also two remixes, first one is from ambivalent who deliver a big stomper techno mix ready to smash the dance floor, second is from ness who bring a driving techno track melt with the pad from the original who will make lose yourself.

lee is a fan of deserts. (no, not desserts… deserts) and with lost desert creates two atmospheric musical visions for the dance floor. out there under a mystical night sky * stand up right* is the soundtrack. recently featured on lee radio one essential mix and this years robot heart set from burning mans saturday morning sunrise both two tracks take you right back there.

this is idle033: the sound of an accomplished dancefloor producer stretching out. these aren t straight dance tracks, neither is this a ponderous ambient lp. this is vivid, vital electronic music for modern times. tracks to cut through the monotony of depressingly average house and techno releases. the music shimmers with warmth and humanity, a testament to karmil s personality as well as his skill as a producer. one can sense in the tracks that this a musician who has travelled and absorbed much along the way: long drawn out winter nights in sweden with the studio barnhus crew. years spent in cologne with its distinguished electronic sound, a city which has given so much to the world with kompakt and more. last but not least you can sense karmil s upbringing here in the uk, the roughness and rudeness all added to the mix. idle hands has never been a label to follow trends or to take the easy path. it has strived to keep people guessingand to remain in awe and wonder at new music being produced. inmatt karmil it has found a producer whoembodies this notion.

liberation technologies continue to work with innovative artists and encourage experimental and challenging perspectives in modern electronic music, welcoming newcomer hex with their latest release. hex is comprised of london based artists charlie noon & tom field. drawing influence from and exploring the outer realms of techno, experimental, rave and grime they breathe new energy into the dance floor. their spacious sound design fuses unfamiliar sound elements and building waves of melody with blistering percussion and kinetic soundscape.

visuals will debut on thesongsays with his beautifully well-rounded novella of an ep, the state of things. the label has long focused on the romantic and conceptual currents of dance music and visuals joins the tight-knit roster with three stunning songs that perfectly fit the thesongsays ethos while bringing together the diverse elements of his musical background.

born to italian/moroccan parents, laila sakini was raised in the forest areas of outer melbourne, australia, later moving to the inner-city, and then to london. after years of involvement in dance music culture and djing, she turns inward, exploring club sounds via personal melodic-based electronic music. she also speaks fluent chinese. written between melbourne and london, polished at deewee, belgium. sleeve design by ill studio.

the boys are gliding back onto the scene with scissor and threads first release of 2016, waiting ground. the handsome twosome of frankie skates and tony b. real deliver us four prime cuts aimed squarely at the dance floor. the vinyl-exclusive, ebreo, sees the duo flex their afro-rhythmic muscle, placing silky smooth bass over a bed of soft swirling percussion highlighted by a pitched down steel drum. next, an edit first heard on frank & tonys acclaimed resident advisor podcast comes to light. deftly cutting the hushed ambient tones of donato whartons absentia into perfect portions, frank & tony loop brittle bits over a chunky kick and shuffling hi-hat to hypnotic effect. the ep’s title track evokes the sun-kissed euphoria of early hour raves with its lush atmospherics and playfully subdued piano line buoyed by a thick kick and airy pads. finally pavane takes the previous tracks laid back attitude and flips it, adding a thick in-your-face kick and propulsive pads for a foot-stomping, hands in the affair dj weapon.

beautiful sonic sorcery from cristi cons and dewalta. elegant, warm, subtle but energetic music, creating a momentum of infinity. our favorit romanian artist known for his productions, his quality amphia label, a:rpia:r as well as his sit project with vlad caia teams up with dewalta from berlin who continues to refine his output on meander. these two kindred spirits met at dewaltas studio to create a spaced-out musical treatment, captivating body and mind. lisa milloy, joined the creative process, adding beautifully flowing words, recorded in one take as stream of conciousness. breath in and dance to their melodies with a clever groove that just flows onwards. with the record basorelief, released in 2014 meander already introduced the greatly talented cristi cons to its circle. now these two artists, bringing bucharest and berlin further together, deliver a hightly anticipated follow-up with this record filled with rhythmic material for the space between. 180gram vinyl, available in two editions: either as full cover-artwork or as limited edition with hand-made screen-printed cover-art.

there is significantly more than a scintilla of exuberance on cosmin trg’s first 2016 venture on his own fizic imprint. number four in the series further explores the dense textures present on last year siiiep, but largely dispenses with the ennui in favour of a different discourse. oblic offers a brisk groove that ebbs and flows among graphite-thin layers of percussion and sonic debris. the recurring dust sample amplifies the vigorous rhythmic attributes of the track, rendering it withprime dance floor capabilities. serpenti takes distant sparkles of mutant chimes, wraps them around the relentless pulse of thudding kick drum and soaks everything in static. granules and grit are extracted from circuitry with a focus on razor sharp sound system efficiency. produced by cosmin trg, transformed by matt colton at alchemy mastering, with original artwork from cosmin himself.

jelly, made by remy de feyter - glass blower artist, is the second lamp that features on the cover of this ep series. just as the former ep, the tracks listen to names of natural stones with colors similar to the colors of jelly. the tracks this time, again created by dieter vorderhake, are more techno oriented, raw edges in the sounds and a rhythmatic drive create a mysteries dark atmosphere. this ep is definitely made for the dance floor!

south london analogue material is back with the long awaited release from keepsakes. whadyyatalkinbout is a ruthless opener, its aggressive, distorted techno with all the keepsakes trademarks. the remix by bas mooy is a dance floor tool and has been doing the damage over the last few months. on the flip gorbs house is rough down tempo stomper with a naughty acid section and forward strategy group finish off with the b side remix giving the ep nice balance.

gravity graffiti is reborn from the unknown space with this explosive split ep. two jazz-influenced gems by marcello napoletano and richeart through the roots of rhythm! on the a side the third chapter of ra toths saga, after mathematics and berceuse heroique, with a diabolic trance dance. flip side for a killing-edge banger by the emerging producer richeart, a new definition of acid jazz. let the spirit move you! supported by jamal moss, funkineven, soichi terada, raybone jones, john swing and robert crash.

sidney charles is back on truesoul with 3 outstanding club tracks. perfectly crafted to keep the dance floor moving, each track gleams with energy. incorporating tough rolling drums as the back bone to each track, the melodic black sun, the vocal hooks of i need you and the eerie synth of just don t stop pull together to make an essential 3 tracker.

completing a quick fire trio of new eps, constant sound hits release number six with a pair of new tracks from vrsion that come with a dance floor friendly remix from persuader.

alpha 606 on it with a visionary remix from anthony “shake” shakir. a secret dance floor anthem that works in almost any context from bmg and a beautiful spaced out take on “electronic flotation device” by erika. this was the last record mastered by mark richardson at prairie cat mastering. all tunes from the lost alpha 606 lp “afto-cuban electronics”. miami post bass from a cuban perspective. what is it to be an exile of the country you love? the largely cuban city hialeah, part of the sprawling miami metropolis, is home to not only alpha 606’s exiled family, but also to miami bass.

solarism is the result of a common fascination for landscapes and a passion for contemplation. after two decades of an unbreakable friendship, we have finaly imaginated this protean entity to express what contemplation has offered us and how it connects us to the world, describing those experiences through music compositions, dj performances and welcoming other artists to release their art.after our first release with arno e. mathieu -existance project-, we are really proud to welcome one of our musical friend on solarism, the non-stop track maker from home invasion label, franck roger !on a1 franck brings a real fusion of cosmics and classic deep house vibes, remembering his first love with electronic music but definitely oriented to his nowaday modern vision of sounds. the melodic groove of the calimbas percussions drives you till the heart of the track and his swinging drum, to never let you go and brings you up in a neverending hypnotic mind dance. on b1, arno e. mathieu version push the hypnotic vibe of -tiger in the hood- using the original arpegiator theme, and brings the track to a deep techno level for a textured and anthemic experience. ponctuated by a strings hit appearence and supported by a non stop heavy bass-line, the track progression brings us till a melodic synth conclusion true to arno fusionned style... welcome back in solarism

a new release written and produced by cncpt an italian born, berlin based producer who has previously recorded on brenda records germany. cncpt delivers a straight up percussion and synth fused techno ep welding together live drum programming, complex synth sequences and cutting edge rhythms that are made for the warehouse or dance club. tip!

the second chapter of the startup label series starts with the dreamy * oaas*. its gravitating ambient body music picks up right where startup label 1 left off. the sparkling dust of quarry_s has settled, and mutates into a liquid morphing bass drizzle. moving on to ‘found_weaver’ the hazy synths find a more rhythmical form accompanied by a staccato groove. when the record is flipped a new world gets exposed on the track * wolf*. a more consistent and articulate track with a killer groove. startup label 2 explores the musical map of clubland travelling further than the dance floor, not afraid of venturing behind the * here be dragons* signpost.

another example of marshall jefferson s unassailable genius in the late 80 s, as he moved effortlessly from raw jackin gear through to redemptive vocals. nowhere near as famous as its predecessor -7 ways- on dance mania but arguably better. re mastered for 2016 and re issued in conjunction with trax.

following the success of left-handed, daniel steinberg’s third full length album, the german producer and label owner has invited a stellar cast of electronic music visionaries to reimagine the lp’s nine original cuts. the much anticipated release, scheduled for march 18 on steinberg’s own arms & legs imprint will feature a wealth of talent including paul johnson, nick holder, 808 state & crazy p. making a mockery of the concept of ‘highlights’, this is a remix album of brimming with exceptional studio craft that glides across a slew of dance floor genres. from the the jacking techno madness of paul johnson’s ‘bones’ to the rock solid funk of crazy ps peace to the silky soulfulness of nick holders no one can change me and the raw avant-electronica of 808 states crucial, its safe to say that there is no filler on this impressively versatile collection. on bringing together some of the most respected names in electronic music steinberg states: its a huge honour, each of the 9 artists have been a big influence on my work over the years. i couldnt be happier with the result.

long an unsung hero of the underground, langenberg (a.k.a max heesen) has a string of quality releases to his name, both on his own solo as a part of his ribn moniker with manuel tur. this outing on dessous recordings provides yet another string to his bow shadows is a supremely soulful outing featuring the vocal talents of blakkat. liquid deep and balanced perfectly between euphoric and melancholic, shadow sees mark bell (blakkat) deliver an emotional invocation over a beautifully crafted track, with echoes of the master larry heard clearly present. also included on the vinyl release are two extraordinary remixes, uk legend atjazz providing a sumptuously realized fusion of melody and driving, dance floor urgency. brooklyns house veterans frank & tony (scissor & thread) drop a huge remix of their own to complete the package - serving up their distinctive and timeless nyc deep and raw vibes to complement langenbergs original fully.

eclectic dance music activist simone gatto is set to release his debut album ‚detachment’ on new york based outlet sheik ’n’ beik. the album represents the path of life, the flow of time and the emotions occurring in human beings from their birth to death in an audio & visual experience.

oxia returns with a striking 5 track ep including 2 remixes by visionquest’s shaun reeves and 8bits own steffen deux! the bedrock of french quality techno has already created countless classics that proved themselves against the test of time and with unity ep, he’s bound to to it again. the up and down mixes of „unity“ take over with tight drums and rich bass carried by an airy vocal. oxia’s keen ear for detail adds the rest, making them perfect dance weapons for almost any setting. steffen contributes a deeper take on „unity“ working with subtle effects and evolving spheres to create that early morning vibe. „soulsa“ original and remix by shaun are completing the package with laid-back grooves and a fine tool for darker hours. this quality set couldn’t be more versatile, 2016 couldn’t continue any better!

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fresh, genre bending interpretations from barac (romania) and dbridge (uk). these two inspiring producers provide their modern touch to the contemporary dancefloor continuum: dbridge offers an up-to-date hybrid that straddles the line between techno and breakbeat, while baracs extended mix is a deep and hypnotic journey through space. dbridge represents a milestone when it comes to uk dance music. being part of the legendary drum and bass group bad company in the late 90s, running his extensive label exit records, and regularly releasing on boddikas nonplus, metalheadz, as well as r&s, he has gained an enviable reputation as a specialist with a modern take on techno and breakbeat variations.

up next on editorial 16 - is a sampler featuring some editorial crew regulars delivering four quality dance floor jams.

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inwave is proud to announce its 6th release with a new amazing solo ep by the newcomer electronic art man vendi. 3 excellent and sexy tracks with strong personality! serious sounds and techno minimal grooves right for the dance-floor and perfect for the finest underground listeners. hypnotic and superb stuff that reveal inwave a perfect place to be.

jumpmono records is the brand new label from uk techno brothers, anti-slam & w.e.a.p.o.n. after the growing success of their digital only label, jumpstereo records, it was only a matter of time before the brothers went back to their roots and created a label not only for the digital world but also heavily focused on vinyl.
for the first release we happily welcome one of the finest producers of the past few years, raul mezcolanza, with his incredible track called diagram.
on remix duties we have super duo, spektre, who bring a superb, harder techno edge to the release. etai tarazi takes care of the second remix with a more stripped back and melodic approach that works perfectly across dance floors and label bosses, anti-slam & w.e.a.p.o.n. finish off the release with their usual energetic, groove driven style.

not all dance-floors are created equal. some of them challenge the status-quo and require a certain kind of music. introducing the model s brand new warehouse traxx pt.5 record - high-precision slamming beats. crossing genres, with a great chance to become a modern classic.

eclectic san francisco duo have transmitted series of moody electronic compositions that draw from cerebral post-punk gigs & sweaty dance floors. barcelona based lokier adds commanding bass & spotlight on vocal, steady forward motion is hypnotic in effect.

lay-far returns with the second part of his album * how i communicate*.
part 1 had an impressive cast of collaborators and showcased his love for the whole spectrum of dance music and why change a winning concept ? part 2 is crammed full of musically expansive, organic dancefloor treats, songs that really hit the spot.
or as lay-far describes it himself * the album is about music as the universal language, the ultimate means of communication, bringing people of the world together.*

large music begins another chapter in it s celebrated history with the flagship release of a new vinyl series entitled wax weapons. we have seen many re-issues of classic releases over the last 12 months from the large camp–but this time owner and founder jeff craven focuses on the new artists and fresh sounds that continue to elevate the labels stellar reputation. four tracks to choose from here that all possess a unique chicago flavor and are aimed squarely at the dance floor.

a well deserved second outing on poker flats vinyl only series for thanasis voulgaris a.ka. kindimmer. born in greece but now residing in berlin, kindimmers playful and punchy productions see him treading the line between raw house and quality techno, seemingly deeply tuned into the endless energy of the dance floor.

seegweed is back with three diabolical edits in three various directions but all with one thing in common...they all got soul! this time around you ll get an peak time aretha franklin rework, a latin-soul escapade with bill withers and a jazzy house jam from nancy wilson. gamm does what gamm does best make you dance !

padez is a producer from a town near mannheim which meant growing up fully submersed into the vibrant electronic music movement of mannheim and frankfurt area, but his influences grow roots deeper into the golden age of hip-hop, as well as jazz, soul, funk etc… he started producing in 2009, sharing music just in between a circle of friends, and it was not until 2013 that he had his first digital release out on basti grub’s hoehenregler records. in the meantime he took the chance to dive deeper into the sound with his friends sedee. releases on valioso recordings and medeia records among others can be expected as a result of this collaboration. the love reloaded ep on kanzyanis jesus loved you label is his first vinyl release and a homage to the music he is essentially influenced by. the ep features 3 intrinsically groovy tracks, permeated with heavy baselines and driven by upbeat, slightly broken rhythm patterns, oozing a sublime soulful vibe at the same time. truly a dance-floor delight!

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tina m. howell is the truth. in 20 years she has wore many hats. poet, monologist, vocalist, songwriter, she has played with some of the best known and unknown talent in the city of chicago todd e. swope is a producer, arranger and composer from chicago, illinois. todd is a multi instrumentalist that has a variety of eclectic music influences ranging from jazz, blues,reggae,hip-hop,rock,funk, folk and dance music. major influences include john coltrane, jimi hendrix, bob marley, muddy waters, curtis mayfield, prince & bob dylan. the chicago native embraces the diverse music and culture of chicago. this love of music and culture helps define the sound that is chi-town gumbo. in underground disco circles, us crate digger rahaan young is considered something of an unsung hero. a formidable dj and talented producer, the windy city veteran has forged a reputation as one of chicago s finest underground exports.

israeli-born berlin based producer and dj omer debuts his first release on cocktail d amore with two offerings of celestial house. the title cut blends the sounds of the east with an immediately seductive atmosphere of bright melodies leaving the listener plenty of room to be transfixed through it s entirety. -dust- dives deeper to reveal a more melancholic mood built on a symphony of lush pads and swirling metallic percussion. on remix duties are the wonderfully quirky estonian duo ajukaja & andrevski who deliver an oddball re-imagining which sends the original into outer space as it gently builds to sparkling fervor only heard on the outskirts of galaxies. rounding out the release is man power with an acid tinged burner which explodes into en excitement of live percussion and pads leaving any dance floor in complete ecstasy.

austrian shooting star project niereich was founded in 2010. as dj/live act, producer and label co-owner of audio stimulation recordings he serves as a true multi-purpose weapon. while playing at the biggest in- and outdoor events and his releases being supported by the biggest dj s across the globe, he undoubtedly set his mark on the international dance scene. niereich is known to be rocking as there s no tomorrow. this urban format ep is packed with techno bliss and consists of 3 strong, dark and deep tracks.

after the debut release on do not sleep become a sure fire club hit, the ibiza party turned much loved house and tech label now has another weapon up its sleeve. the next release is from perel, is titled charles manson and features another standout remix from resident darius syrossian. perel is a berlin based dj, producer and vocalist who is quickly rising through the ranks. she has released both originals and remixes on o*rs before now, and has a robust house and techno infused sound that simply makes you want to dance. as a dj she is a regular at cool spots like farbfernseher and impresses here with what she serves up for do not sleep. the original is a chunky, no-nonsense house track with bouncy bass, subtle vocals and the sort of futuristic and soulful pads that help make it really stand out. it s a slick, well produced sound that is sure to make it into many top record bags in the coming weeks and months. the remix from darius is a subtle one that layers in some trance inducing vocals and extra breakdowns so as to really highlight the powerful effect of the drums each and every time they drop.