played by: matthias tanzmann, audiofly, ray okpara, julien chaptal, anthony collins, pablo cahn, johnny d, gorge, nick curly,... 8 bit continue their tradition of presenting the next names to break through in the german underground scene, with this new ep from steffen deux. the mannheim based producer delivers new york sun ep , a 4 track ep for the deeper heads featuring standout single new york sun plus so flow , would you dance . following his first release yankee clipper on air london, new york sun reinforces steffen deux as a new name to watch out for.

if there is a driving motive at the heart of gavin russoms latest project, the crystal ark, it is to create music that communicates and compels physicality and movement. a listen to the projects first single, aptly named >the city never sleeps<, reveals a track as tireless as the title suggests, and russom as a visionary who crafts invocations to move. with his second release under the crystal ark moniker, russom is just as focused on eliciting movement, but deftly avoids repeating himself. unlike its hypnotic predecessor, which slow burned and subtly seduced listeners to physically respond, >the tangible presence of the miraculous< is explicit in its urgings û a composition of nakedly energetic and urgent inducements to dance.

siula grande is another needwant dancefloor friendly release with two great remixes from pete herbert and burnski to back two innovative originals. title track >siula grande< grips the floor with a hypnotic house groove and dark rave bassline, capturing the raw energy of early classics as well as the complexity of modern production skills and buoyancy of current house music. piano led melodies lead into enveloping breakdowns and result in a true dancefloor weapon. pete herbert is renowned for knowing what the dancefloor want. on his rework of >siula grande<, he highlights that groove that makes the original such a stand out track, and adds a nineties inspired piano and guitar lick - lifting the track to new heights. >for all time< is a 9-minute workout of deep slo mo funk inspired melody. lazy beats dance on a backdrop of embracing sounds producing an evolving journey into space and time. on the remix burnski, one of a new school of profilic house producers, injects the depth of house music and energy of modern techno, focusing purely on the groove in his >time to go dub<...

the wise-woman clarissa is a figment escaped from the imaginations of andreaferlin and matteo spedicati. from her home at the very edge of the world, clarissa is master and maker of psycedelic rituals, orgiastic ceremonies and liberating chants. according to tradition, the encounter between the hazel duo occurs in the sand amongstthe looping, grooving sounds of a nearby dancefloor where music of such strong forces,sometimes tribal, sometimes psychedelic, compelling mortals into a gruelling dance thatfrees them evermore from sleep. first ep on sleep is commercial for clarissa hazel duo. face also sign the first appereance on sic of our friend ues.

the pairing of andreas baumecker (and sam barker (voltek) seemed almost destined to result in some outstanding music. the fruits of a friendship and production partnership closely founded upon their love for more experimental dance sounds, the candyflip ep introduces the pairs debut output.

supplement facts records continue their rich run of form by handing a label debut to detroit-native lee curtiss. the >and we all fall down< ep has been one of the most hotly anticipated from the israeli label and is set to become the soundtrack to the last echoes of summer. we continue to dance, as the days grow short our nights become longer and lees ep is the perfect accompaniment….>i can hear you arthur<, a tribute to one of lees long-time music heroes, arthur russell, is an emotional escape. with russell being a direct sound-inspiration for the release, we are treated to a longing for a far away love. with waves of sound that build and cascade, accompanied by pillow-talk whisperings, all creating eight minutes of rhythmic, warm grooves. arthur never sounded better. after the body-swaying vibes of the a, side b brings the perspirec-electronic throb and hip-grinding action of labor of love. after yearning for arthur, we are more than appeased with the beautifully sultry and ever so intimate vocals of stephanie selvaggio. with its rhythmic guitar opening belying its true intention, labor of love develops into a sensual dancefloor cut with stephanies vocals floating effortlessly with the acidic beats as she drives us ‚crazy, and we all fall down is a perfect example of an artist at his most vunerable. its brutally honest sound invites the listener in with open arms and wraps itself around them like a warm cashmere blanket. as the brutal realisation that summer is almost over starts to sink in…its worth taking comfort in records like this, that make the transition that much easier.

one year later the label panacustica delivers a slamming second twelve inch rats mother followed by a brilliant prins thomas remix, plus a detroit inspired instrumental by stay gold, argentoÆs alter ego. the record opens with a dreamy version where a plucked string intro and rats voice drive you into a deep, cinematic, adult dance groove. this laid back, psychedelic track flows well beyond your usual dance floor act into eno-esque territories. prins thomass mix is faster, happier and jumpier. its an amazing balearic trip with a live warm feel to it in which a guitar plays along the melody, accentuating the spaced out feel of the track, lifting it into higher states. stay gold gives the listeners a techno version where sparse, mechanical drums and a minimized melody take us to the motor city (citta dei motori) for a night drive in the dark. own it, feel it, play it loud.

repress!! ambivalence is a funny thing. the simultaneous existence of two opposed and conflicting attitudes can cause much confusion and unease. fortunately, it has served to do nothing but help kevin mchugh in his quest to achieve impeccable music productions and attract a global audience eager to hear his unique take on confounding dance floor tracks

this sampler, first of two, holds three tracks from the classic >spelunking< ep, which was originally released on planet e and with which he solidified his name in the scene. track a2, land of the lost dance, is an unreleased track from that era. another fine example which shows that recloose is the don of mixing funk and techno. with this compilation we celebrate reclooses early works from the late 90s, early 00s. this material is often regarded as his best. the compilation includes his best music from that period, both released and unreleased.

already tipped to be one of the biggest club tracks of 2010, from berlin to ibiza to detroit - >exodus earth< continues arts new dance division series in style. hear this one bounce off the walls everywhere this summer & beyond.

big with: raresh, joris voorn, sebo k, monika kruse, sis, dj t, agnès, brothers vibe, butch, gorge, luke slater, danny tenaglia, anthony collins, einelkind, julietta, ekkohaus ,.. after a short break of redefinition puzzle traxx gets back on stage and welcomes a new artist to the family. italians are well-known for being experts in pizza, pasta, amore and - thanx to artist like mirco violi - some impressing dance electronica. after well received releases on labels such as be chosen, all inn limited, bloop, off, hypercolour and adult only, the young rising star is giving his debut on puzzle traxx. -enchanté-, a bassheavy driving house track with weird infatuating vocals, is probably his most outstanding work to date and has already caused waves among chosen tastemakers worldwide. -pamplona- is not less unique, bringing some crazy sax and flutes on the floors. but not enough of the dancefloor madness, as the package gets crowned by a dirty as hell remix from amsterdam s house hero je dàvu aka melon, who received heavy support of the worldwide dj elite lately for his raw meat tracks like -i zebra- on platzhirsch, -music got you movin- or more housy melon reworks for artists like sascha dive or the rebirth label. + excl. bonus download against code hidden on vinyl!

final release !!! rush hour presents a new series of releases entitled -voyage direct-. this series is about all about feel good club music and is curated by tom trago. hence the name voyage direct, which was also the title of his debut double ep. dexter kicks off this series in a classy style with his junofest ep. this is easily his best work since his genre breaking electrofunk hit -i dont care- from 2000. and now its time for -junofest ep-. the title track is a steady, yet smooth club groove with enough wsing to make anyone dance to the music. a true party starter. on the aa side we find -not the only one-, an infectious vocoder vocal track that makes you smile. this is one of those rare tracks that has a poppy, commercial feel without losing its underground raw appeal. it could just be his biggest track since -i dont care-

can we do more? we are very happy to welcome back one of the guys that started it all with us in the late 90s and after some time away working on other forms of music lance desardi is back with us in full force! releasing with seasons recordings in the late 90s working under the artist name lance nuance with projects >leaving the city< & >pieces unfold<. also working along side his long time friend jt donaldson as they worked under undercover agency and released an lp titled >paper love< on the seasons recordings imprint. ld is back and get ready for this single to break dance floors in half!
enjoy the music and remember to play it loud!

following the massive summer release by the revenge, disco deviance returns with number 15 in the series and the debut release from the uk based nocturnal music posse. both edits have been championed by greg wilson in his dj sets over the last year to fantastic response and are seriously fresh, dj-friendly versions that are ready to ignite the dance floor. first up is ælove explosionÆ a cracking version of æsweet thingÆ by convertion. packed full of dance floor joy, it drops like a bomb and is a seriously good slice of ecstatic disco reworked for todayÆs dance floors. while over on the flip, the vincent montana produced goody goody classic æit looks like loveÆ gets cut up, extended and dubbed out to produce a truly stunning new take on this amazing track. both are respectfully edited, lovingly re-mastered and cut loud at 45 rpm for maximum dance floor pleasure and dj delight.

september signals a welcome return to the scene by two of d&b?s most respected characters, craggz & parallel, and it couldnt have come a moment too soon. since releasing their debut >northern soul< lp on valve back in 2006 the pair have stepped back, regrouped and are now ready to come full force with a brand new super-fresh sound that?s sure to raise heads throughout the scene. drawing on influences from electronic music past and present from early techno sounds, 80s synth-pop through to a myriad of contemporary dance music genres, craggz & parallel have created a truly unique and daring album sure to quench the most discerning and dance floor tastes whilst challenging the more traditional drum and bass album ideals. even reverting back to analogue production techniques to combine with the modern creates an experience unlike any other around today so keep you ears open for the genius new sounds of craggz & parallel.

velvet: a great techno classic gets the full c series overhaul. bang up to date and a perfect floor filling package. tribal percussion rattles along with a speaker throbbing bassline which drops seamlessly into that well known synth from the original. the main lead is then tinkered, wrapped around, and flipped to breathe new life and give us a new shade of velvet. intergalactic:doesnt need much of an introduction, the title pretty much gives it away. the beastie boys go techno! another dance floor smash and grab here beastie style. vocals used effectively.. not too much not too little but with the fused with the rest of the track it brings out so much energy, the percussion, the toms in the background, the stabs throughout the track makes everyone in the room jump!

>the voices< is the debut 12 inch from bobby and annie. drawing on their experiences as residents at the mint club, uk, the pair have crafted a versatile ep that sits as comfortably in a peak time set as it does on a hazy 6am dance floor. taken from a collection of vocal out-takes the voices have been cleverly obscured through various production techniques and layered around drums and old school analogue synth lines to unique effect. the results are two haunting, hypnotic, yet upbeat dj tools. the title track, >voices<, uses deftly interwoven vocal samples as the focus and driving hook. shuffled percussion takes a back seat amidst a discordant, attention-grabbing synth interlude that harks back to the playful garage sound of90s chicago house. the outcome is dramatic, intense and functional. on the b-side, >loose ends<, is a more rugged affair that gives the bass and drums centre stage. the vocals are pitched and trippily float in and out of the track whilst the familiar sound of fairlight stabs punctuate the groove. the effect is eerie, yet accessible, and rounds off this stunning ep.

somewhere else a dance slam classic with a deep, funky, squelchy bassline smartly blended under vocal echoes. its a groove to move you (and everyone else at the club)..

a satin latin mix, featuring 11 non-stop minutes of the finest high energy dance music! (same mix on both sides)

to share and to increase the love, to let the soul speak through the music, is a feeling which can hardly be described with words. with ôloving , i want to embrace the whole world, because this journey to the origins of electronic dance music in between modern detroit, high tech soul and house is coming from the very bottom of my heart.ö (johannes heil, 2010)

for remote areas 28th release we welcome back production duo makcim & managemend. moscow born makcim has been djing since 1999 and is known for producing and playing deep, rhythmic, sexy, music. his music partner in crime - managemend (aka roel van otterdijk) is always on the hunt for brilliant loops of chunky, deep, soulful, minimalistic sounds but firmly believes that humans -not computers- give music the magic touch. they are back again with two quality tunes for the dancefloor. fur cage presents the deeper, funkier side of techhouse life with its rich, dark chocolate vocal snippets melted across a belching bass. fraggle stick car û high hats peak on top of warm percussive expressions to create a rolling dance rhythm packed with warped sounds and distorted snippets

soniculture has prepared a hot package for the summer with billy dalessandros new ep that is ready to hit the dancefloors. a true visionary in the art of developing new and sophisticated approaches to dance music, billy shows us once again his talent and plays around with new frequencies and soundscapes that blend neatly to form yet another masterpiece.

rhythm is a dancer by snap - one of the tophits from 1992 is dancing into the year 2010. ministry of sound brings this classic back to the present with new and fresh sounds. the remixes of armand van helden and jens kindervater are a must on all dance floors this year. remember to the nineties with the sound of tomorrow

after appearing on record for the first time as part of cologne tape (magazine 1), barnt now releases his debut on magazine: the ep what is a number, that a man may know it? is a hypnotic and free-floating haze, heavily influenced by the dance floor. few times before has the psychedelic energy of the 1970s been combined with techno house in such an idiosyncratic way.

only for an artist like samuel l session and on labels like be as one, you could put together a remixes pack with some of the most genre defining producers in the dance music of the recent time and beyond. such is indeed for sls album the man with the case remixes pack. on the a side you have label boss shlomi aber, soon to release his 2nd long awaited artist album on ovum, who has reworked big bad drum in a jazzier, dubbier vein. damage is assured on the dancefloors. cadenzas main man reboot takes samuels the soloist and turns it into an hipnotic techno journey, something very different from what frank is known for. stacey pullen needs no introduction, being one of the leaders of the second wave of detroit techno hes a legend in the scene. with him, sls sections get reworked to a new high. to close the package, the soloist get remixed by sls himself, and its turned into a new dancefloor groover, bearing once again the swedish master imprint.

crocosmia x sees dana ruh engaging with the sound of house. ramaria flava initiates a desperate groovy beat with clear and energetic vocals that open us out into peaktime. the track was made for us to dance! opuntia the bloomy intro of this ep comes with the voice of the artist yorba. calm and serene she tells us about her passion for rythm and sound while cumulatively the floor of funky house beats expands. the continuiation we find on the b-side is deep, dubby and clear. the beat wriggles around the hookline and here we have the track del sur. the sound of an organ goes ahead with different voices.

once again loeb hit you up with a truly unique and wonderful slice of dancefloor strangeness all the way from russia.id10ts (can be pronounced idiots) is a new experimental beats project that features andrei from alexandroid whose >short cuts< was one of the many overlooked masterpieces released on the lo recordings label some years ago, along with pavel who is art director of one of the best clubs in moscow and ilya who according to rolling stone (russian edition) is one of the top 5 guitar players in russia. so a whole heap of talent on one black disc.the original gold room track is an extended mystical meditation with a spoken intro courtesy of the legendary sun ra whose wise words lead you into a new musical world where skewed electronics glide over persistent beats and delicate guitars chime along with harmonic male vocals that recall brian eno, talking heads and maybe tarwater.on the flip the inimitable dj koze does his funky thing like only he can, turning the original into an essential piece of leftfield dance music that s perfect for summer.

2003 release by borneo & sporenburg for italic, including remixes by losoul and extra produktionen.

our search for real club music gems has led us to hamburg, where a young man and his nord modular has been attracting our attention for quite a while now: benjamin brunn.
at least since his workshop005 release, he has modulated his way straight in our hearts. unlike other artists, he knows how to let his synthesizers speak and tells us little stories, while always searching for new romanticfrequency ranges. so >my heart< tells us a story, from the in-ear adapter straight into the heart.

new kyle hall on his own label. two crazy jackin detroit house cuts as only kyle can deliver ... limited coloured press

the second release on red sonja is a remix by the american luke hess, with detroit techno beats and dub touches that are characteristic for this artist, this all leads to an atmospherical track that breaks in a hysterical musicality above everything else. vasco ispirian makes a remix with a touch of house, techno and dub, an interpretation rich in sounds that culminate in crescendo. this track has a dynamic pace, without doubt, to dance.

new kyle hall on his own label. two crazy jackin detroit house cuts as only kyle can deliver ... quality black vinyl edition

it only takes one listen to jee days >like a child< – and its whirling, hypnotic rush – to recognize the know-how that has made studio whiz dennis dj mcnany a go-to source in new york citys dance music scene. over the last decade, the sound architect has become a musical jack-of-all-trades: fine tuning releases from outfits such as the rapture and turing machine, working on early output from dfa records, maintaining his own run roc label, remixing artists like panthers, ghostape and digable planets ladybug mecca, and contributing keyboards and percussion on tour with the juan maclean. in light of the already impossibly long list of credits to mcnanys name (including the numerous pseudonyms under which he has released his own music) the jee day debut 12 inch is a bit like a first listen to an artist who audiences, ironically, have already heard many times before.

early 90ies house classic by produced by l.t.j. experience, the man that currently churns out hot records almost every week.
side a) mestizo medley with hear the funky sound: ltj aka luca trevisi, the longstanding producer from irma, is on guitar, program and produce. originally released in 1991 with vocals from james thompson. as this tracks first part is composed by joe bataan, you can expect latino chicano feeling along the breakbeat house beats with summer essence!
side b) dont stop the sax. starts with funky raw bass with guitar and jazzy saxophone, then the braekbeat comes in and great keyboard solo to the saxophone line again… jazzy dance.

kathy diamond is possibly one of dance musics greatest singer, songwriters. on love saves the day she demonstrates why she is considered such a talent. every great original, already release on separate vinyl disc (needw004), should have an equally good remix and with this new package that rule is no exception. mario basanovÆs vocal remake is a perfectly timed disco shaker, that combines funky guitar licks with an eighties inspired synthy bassline all to a summery and uplifting backdrop. kathys vocal is cut up to perfection with eventually mario letting the chorus shine. on the dub he takes things direct to the dancefloor with squelchy bassline and punchy kick drum with a piano break that will have hands pointing upwards. soulclap need little introduction being one of the hottest production / dj at this moment in time. from the wolf & lamb camp, they have impressed with their repertoire of musical abilities.

incl lullaby ! a 1989 masterpiece by the cure, a sentimental, bittersweet and melancholic release. digitally remastered from the original master tapes by robert smith, pressed on heavy 180gr vinyl, including lyric bags.

first on decks.de !! lust und freude musik s fifth release arrives from tufan demir of istanbul, who has been making music in various genres under different monikers for some time now. this ep bears tufan s own name and contains tracks of a more personal nature. despite the overall after-hour feel of the toy harmonics, it also draws heavily from modern house music elements. four-to-the-floor pattern of the tracks do not necessarily mean that they are pure house as they encompass an undeniable ambient vein. most of the percussive elements featured here have been recorded by tufan, extracting sounds diligently from a toy archive that includes pieces ranging from action figures to music boxes. the opening number idiot term tricks you with its mighty kicks and hypnotic percussions only to draw you into a dreamy atmosphere made up of pads and intricate structuring. quiet days in a room starts off with a simple sequence and builds into a melodic orgy of bells and synth sounds. the most minimalist of all, back to fine offers the greatest emotional potential - despite its unmistakable dance footing, the track transcends electronic dance formulas thanks to its ingenious instrumentation.

incl. matthias tanzmann rmx !! maximum impact 12inch on audioflyÆs supernature ! loved by everybody ! audioflys supernature continues its 2010 campaign in style with take control, the brand new single from one of germanys finest ascendant talents in house music, alex niggemann. backed with a remix from the indomitable matthias tanzmann, take controlis niggemanns finest work yet and a testament to the young producers talent for creating fresh, simple, contemporary house music with impeccable dance floor credentials. having forgone much of his life outside of music to hone his craft in the past five years, the berlin-based d³sseldorf-born dj/producer more than deserves his success and its certainly on the way as many of his more established peers line up to tip him as one to watch. buoyant, energetic and bottom heavy take controlbegins with a maurizio-esque, stripped groove which is slowly and steadily built with carefully programmed percussion.

2005 album by the juan maclean. funky electro with lots of soul.

the final part to the limited edition hi five mobilee! vinyl series features tracks from mobilees head lady, anja schneider, and one of the very first artists on the mobilee roster, sebo k. each of the artists careers have grown and flourished with the label, and whilst retaining many elements from their signature styles, these tracks also show how they have developed their sound over the last five years. sebo ks way back comes with a funky house bass line and colorful synths, creating a very full and warm sound, and one that is topped with an element of old school vibes. as with all of his releases, its classically built for the dance floor and one that will be enjoyed by many. meanwhile, anja schneiders >something left<, has a more minimal and isolated feel to it, broken up with the soulful voice of cari golden. completely contrasting to sebo ks a side, it makes this an interestingly varied release!

james duncans le systeme records in pleased to present a new ep by nyc native carlos hernandez. carlos has released on basenotic, rong, and danny wangs balihu label and appeared live with arthurs landing and metro area. 3 tracks of disco influenced sonic gold here. the 9 minute disco epic >bank beat< on side 1 should be rocking dance floors and dj sets for years to come. side 2 brings two other flavors of carlos personal take on disco and soul.

its new, and tropical. 6 electro/dance tracks on this lp/ep from james pants, sounding like a follow-up to his debut album >welcome<. check!

repress of the massive electro house 12inch release by the admirlas feat. seraphina on germanys famous dance label - superstar. including a mega-phat german sung club tune talking about the species men, maenner! this funny funky tune can be heared in the original club mix, a cool electro flavoured patric & timo version plus a punchy finger & kadel club mix! an absolutely essential record

after storming releases on great stuff and bondage music, marc miroir is coming home to his own imprint, paso music. in typical marc miroir style, >sinus< is marked by his idiosyncratic groove and modulated sounds which will have dance floors pulsating on a regular basis. the track features a stunning text and his own vocals to boot. fresh from releasing their latest hit on paso music, sebrok and tassilo ( pan-pot ) then put their touch on the track and served up a rave-esque remix which really hits the spot, and also offer up digital bonus mix with equal amounts of dancefloor power

vinyl only !! no digital release !! support : richie hawtin, dubfire, danny tenaglia, josh wink, timo maas, marco carola, ricardo, zip, margaret dygas, joris voorn, sascha funke, loco dice põr grindvik, francesco assenza, andrew grant, samuel l session, marco nastic, paco osuna, livio & roby, davide squillace... the first release from the new talent hubble on sleep is commercial signs the beginning of the limited series. vinyl only. from the pure love hypno atmosphere of the title track the sound develop into la estrella: a dance floor killer. kirks and ghosts show the berlin based label as one of the more eclectic and productive brand new label of the moment

steve poindexter presents alessandro izzo and his ii fragile ep. this is a refreshing dance 4 track ep full of brilliant deepness that we seem to always hope for these days. includes ii sogno del salotto, ii mistero, ii fragile, & la maturita. let this be a warning-this is gonna be huge!

always looking for the perfect beat! this is the aspiration of every dj. and with wanted beatz the goal gets a whole piece closer to the perfect beat. so minimal lounge gives with glow box the answer to the question was still open. this killer track is just groovin and conjures at the latest with the onset vocal everyone a smile on his face. although no one understands a word. the label-head madison flies with his remix straight towards the floor, shift up a higher gear and turning glow box in a true peak-time bomb. lepetri (ostwind records) rounds off this release wonderfully and kicks off all remaining questions on the dance floor. definitely a must-have for this summer.