dfa recordss juan maclean blast the original into outer space. get ready for a space disco odysey as shuffling drums and strutting synths take you to venus, 80s new york style! the main elements of the original remain, shaping the track into a proper dfa-style dancefloor bomb! anu pillai is back after a long time with a hot freeform five reform mix, stripping the vocal down for a killer dirty electronic dancefloor dub ! pete tong essential selection bbc radio 1 (freeform five remix)

this is techno in the spirit of the original detroit and european pioneers: machine funk that looks as much to parliament and james brown for inspiration as to richie hawtin, and which treats each track as a fresh experiment in dancefloor dynamics, not as reworking of an existing formula.

quadrants citrus saga continues with another high quality release packaged in yet another mesk sleeve thats just to heavy to be true. the 12 kicks off with built for war... and this title isnt lying one bit, filthy reeces rampage over this stomping beat, the quality just ooses off it. quadrant delivers! the flip holds mascara, this one has neuro written all over it. hear the quality, the funk, the power this dancefloor killer is one for the people who cant get enough of, optiv, noisia, fierce, break, silent witness and all of the other neuroheads...

already played by: h.o.s.h., dubfire, stephan bodzin, pascal feos, mihalis safras, someone else, steve lawler, helmut dubnitzky, david keno >ill is ill< is the 1st release from marquez ill on berlin s fantastique label, voltage musique. a stunning slice of minimal yet atmospheric tech-house, featuring a deep and sleek dub remix from monoroom, which manages to be both laid back and tightly funky at the same time. the b side also features a masterpiece of straight to the floor action named >komma klar< (berlin slang for get real) - already passing the acid test on the dancefloor of legendary club tresor, ace!

la danse de l hibouthe fourth release with bucketround follows the path left by his past references, not disregarding the exploration of new horizons. oval future face (bucketround recs) grants us his peculiar way of understanding electronic music. avoiding the hype or settled guidelines la danse de l hibou brings us right in the middle of the night where nocturnal birds of prey hunt. we are in front of his deepest work so far, full of details and rhythmical shifts shrouded in minimal sound with its own soul... as if it was meant to be just for this work, it is apt for lounge listening, dancefloors or even forests. the re mixes collection does not fall short on quality: pablo bolivar (regular) as usual everything he touches turns into gold and this time pablo does not disappoint. nimble groove full of hectic changes and sudden pauses enriches this melodic remake. a real dancefloor hit. angel galan (add sensor) theres no rule for crafting remixes and angel is the clearest example. an amazing explosion of multicolor strokes transformed into tangled logic sound.

croatias biggest techno export teams up with irelands tough techno peddler in this quick paced, cross style, tough techno release which includes the dancefloor wrecking tracks trapav and swear tin. the latter of which was tracklisted during the headline act in i love techno 06. ogi, who has been at the forefront of croatian techno since the mid 90s has dropped two cracking tracks full of dark energy, driving rhythms and pulsating backbeats while o meara, who is quickly becoming irelands premiere tough techno expert has pushed two dirty tracks full of unexpected breaks and driving rhythms.

love sex american express vocalist is back! house bomb with chic bass inspiration!

kicking off with head honcho mark browns mync project and the dancefloor devastating switch remix, next up we have the much sought after tocadisco mix of the egg. the b side kicks off with the incredible dj marky & a sides remix of legend carl cox who teams up with yousef on æi want you forever taking it to a whole new set of buyers. rounding things off we have the newest of the tracks an amazing pairing of sneak & herve which has to be 1 of the tracks of the year so far. all in all a dynamite package not to be missed

asd008 sees the return of alex krueger and a welcome one at that! this oneÆs 5 tracks deep (including a digital exclusive) and includes a pair of fine remixes from londoner-in-berlin, mark henning, ôblasted bitchö is tigerskin at his best. the title cut is a feast of sonic trickery, with sounds playing off each other beautifully to create a wide, dense soundscape which, paired with clipped percussion, clever dancefloor arrangement, evil laugh & crude vocal sample this one delivers tough. henning, a man known for his abilities with sound design himself, takes a darker route with his interpretation which, while still driving, is more of a heads down late night affair û riddled with oddball delays and some unnerving vox efx. ôwhat theö takes a turn to the darkside, moody, sharp, reveb laden and pulsing, the track is real heavy business watch out for that unholy belgian hardcore synth riff a la ômentasmö, thereÆs a real æmomentÆ in there. to round off the original cuts. responseö continues seeing tigerskin provide a straighter groove but one which displays some sterling keyboard work and strong break. finally, henning provides another remix of the title track as the digital only addition all too important these days. futuristic deep, tech-house is about as close as a description anyone needs for this superb final piece of an equally superb package.

yin yangs offshoot world series is very succesful so far repressenting all parts of the world. portugal rocked the dancefloors and just has been repressed due to high demands. dj mika is also a big boy in the scene and repressents bosnia. his style is known from labels like innervate, planet rhythm, and many many more. funky techno with an enormous drive bringing energy to the dancefloor. big!

peppelino is here with his first hit release on patterns! with his fusing elements of funky techno and electro, peppelino has seen excellent reviews and response, with many tracks charting high in download sales, appearing on dj charts worldwide, played on radio stations and web casts. he has worked to spread his sound to other parts of the world, and with an increasing amount of tracks and remixes being signed, and a very busy 2009 ahead. funky beats and catchy samples do the trick! lets go crazy on the dancefloor!!

first 12 single from gerald peklars debut album depanic, which was released on tanzbar digital in november 2008! after all these great feedbacks from djs all over the world, we release this fantastic and really hypnotic track called the only truth. next to the original version, we have a great deep / tech-house remix from holger brauns & nils nuernberg, well known from their releases on 8bit, liebe detail, diebaudio, force sense, gumption, lorna,...and last but not least, the third track on this ep is depanic, just the same as the albumtitle! a strange minimal track with some big synths. a simple, but dynamically dancefloor track

groovewatchers are back with an incredibly catchy tune: sexy girl. dirty dutch house master chuckie delivers a massive remix to complete the package. this is an absolute dancefloor destroyer...

deadmau5 is one of the leading names in electronic music in 2009 and this is another ep showing why. brazil (second edit) was written whilst deadmau5 was on tour in brazil and is full of lush synth chords and provides a real ands-in-the-air moment on the dancefloor! cat on a leash is straight-up, dancefloor slamming electro. written alongside jelo, cat on a leash is full of big electro synths!

moeller s third, already highly anticipated ep for third ear, following the jazz space ep (3eep-068) and the one man s junk ep (3eep-088).once again we have selected 4 cuts of varying mood and intensity to create an ep offering many possibilities for the dj and a rewarding home listening experience. a1 - traffic (new wipers mix) is a driving wide-screen track which will turn the dancefloor into a heaving mass of frequencies and beats. this is close to a peak-time track. this is a high intensity track that holds the vibe in a state of impending release underpinned with a deep, open groove. 126bpm. a2 - slight transition takes the vibe very deep and keeps it there. a simple (genuinely less is more) drum pattern of a lightly hit snare drum, hi-hat and occasionally shaken guiro over a hypnotic bass pattern, hold the track in place for nearly seven minutes. a masterful control of tension offering the dj a number of options for where to take the dancefloor from this moment s respite. 119bpm.

basement freaks name is synonymous with good funky breaks and this new >gypsy breaks< single is no exception. the uniqueness of the track is in its creative use of gypsy scales to create a straight up funk groove thats fun to hear both on and off the dancefloor. the sort of record thats always useful to have within arms reach regardless of time and location. to make this interesting, we signed on the devious production team of goodgroove label-mates breakbeat junkie and djp who reached to piaui, brazil with their party break scratch-tastic sampledelic rub. next up, aniligital boss tal m. klein comes through with a hammondheavy groove on his remix. a fun, funky treatment with a deep upright bassline. our next remixer, umbo has been blowing up lately. with a recent msigning to goodgroove records, the man has proven his worth behind the production console and has given us an irresistible funk break remix that is loaded with ammo and ready to blow up any dancefloor. last but not least, spark arrester from blacksburg, virginia the purveyors of the boogieburg dance party that has the whole world talking come through with a huge floor filling remix. get this record in your bag!

after being charted throughout the past few months with his label s previous release >slower lov<, cesare vs disorder continues to deliver the goods on his >mean< imprint with a divine release from long-term friend and musician ollie silva aka canary fontaine. here we are again with some obscure yet funky, driving and danceable material, the recognisable trademark sound that mean has been carving for the past two years. there s a certain latin vibe throughout the whole ep that shows ollie s chilean background, especially when he adds his live musical skills with congas, toms, guitars, basses, voices, anything he can get his hands on! the productions on this release are delicate and refined, with >clothes horses< being a deep rhythmic and harmonious jazz adventure, while >arizona creeping< and >cindy says so (feat. eddie smith aka zippy)< result in some very solid minimalist bouncy techno, two powerful alternatives that simply roll many danceable and percussive elements into one package, perfect for dark rooms during journey times. cesare vs disorders noctambular version of >cindy says so< will be on the vinyl release to add some spice to the dancefloor in his usual psichadelic rockin way.

having quickly established himself as a bright new talent, with releases on respected platforms like drumpoet community, resopal and sthlmaudio, langenberg is the latest promising producer to grace the dessous label catalogue. a long flowing, proud and distinctly current sounding moment in house, >alternate rhythm< stakes its foundations in filtered, warping vocal loops, deeply rooted percussion and dubbed out effects. an urgently rousing synthline lifts the tension higher as langenberg breaks it down in classic style, resulting in a fulfilling and tempting treat for the dancefloor. berlin residing sensation sven weisemann first introduced his talents to the world through his work on the styrax leaves and mojuba imprints. now the young nu-wave-deep-house producer adds his own special touch with his ?allop rhythm remix? stripping down the original? sound palette into a delicious trip into precision dub deepness. taking inspiration from the legacy of both the us and german deep house fraternities, weisemann makes his intentions clear with this beautifully crafted, collectors?cut remix. tracklisting: a alternate rhythm b alternate rhythm (weisemann? gallop remix)

played by luciano, lauhaus, kabale & liebe and many more. its about time! with >channel by channel< markus homm presents his first solo ep on highgrade. until now, this cosmopolitan citizen of the world, who shares his time between hong-kong, moscow, london and nuremberg – has been part of the successful collaboration: homm & popoviciu. one vinyl ep and three digital releases have already made a strong impression with the highgrade faithful. with this ep and its four groovey house tracks, markus homm signals the springtime. the title track >channel by channel< already foreshadows where this journey will end: fleet footed rhythms meet sweet chords and result in a sunny house groover that immediately kills the winter blues >torn< on the flipside is also built around an irresistible melody, while >xpander< (b2) gets things moving a little faster towards the end. proving again, how skillfully markus homm can create a deep groove from his handpicked melodic elements. it doesnt need much imagination to understand that these three classy tracks will bring their euphoric impact to every dancefloor they touch. thanks for letting the springtime roll, mr. homm!

from the hot bed of music over in san francisco rong music are highly regarded as the best in all things deep house & discotastic - with an incredbily strong catalogue already in their arsenal, their debut release back in the uk boasts an essential rework from the one and only greg wilson! its sublime space disco for todays dancefloor, and the perfect way to announce their new home this side of the atlantic

hot natured represents a sunny and modern take on classic and future classic music. subtly changing, and adding a new edge to some of the many different genres that have influenced the east london wideboy and los angeles newcomer who are behind the label. along the way hot natured will serve up disco through techno re-edits, pop remixes even slices of hip hop injected with the kind of dancefloor knowledge only a seasoned dj can tap into. whether its the reimagining of seminal artists like radiohead to kanye west, or chic to notorious b.i.g, the main goal is to do this with a certain level of sophistication and class, that is often lacking in the >unofficial remix< world.these artists and their work have represented unique points of inspiration for hot natured and its aesthetic. some might argue, >why mess with perfection?< well that attitude isnt much fun, is it? so please sit back, or rather get up and enjoy the first serving of hot natured, two naughty groove riddled versions of possibly two of the best pop records of 2008, chopped spliced and funked up by a well known london techno youngster.

after the first release on the brand new label battle kingz three months ago now we present the second release by eric sneo and of course chris hope with two following peaktime tracks. side a starts again by chris hope and side b was produced by eric sneo. chris track collects all energy to a complete new sound experience. the groovy sound will invite you to a new dimension of sound coulture. just follow the music, and shake ya ass! the b-side produced by eric sneo also got a very unique melody like side a. the funky and groovy style with spezial sound elements will discover the dancefloor within seconds and make ya movin

the ever popular redux label return with a wonderful ep of dancefloor ready cuts by nu-disco dons nick chacona & anthony mansfield having forged a keen army of converts to their hector works label with tracks like the superb >oh snap<, not to mention numerous excellent remixes, the boys have wasted no time in concocting another duo of heavyweight cuts for a variety of floors. redux expand and reinforce their reputation as an under the counter source of secret weapons of the highest order

after a string of fantastic releases on the much missed label scheinselbstaendig and force tracks, hamburg s best hidden talent drei farben house debuts on brut! on the a side, on my side (daso remix) comes in the form of an energetic remix by the excellent daso. following from his successful release on connaisseur, daso adventures himself again on techno terrains turning the lighthearted original into a moody dancefloor track. on the b side, drei farben house does what he knows best: to provide us with a delicate balance of minimal house and pop sensibilities. the original of on my side comes in a more uplifting way bringing us the brighter moments of the windy autumn days and nightly affairs finishes the whole in a more dramatic manner, full of emotional strings and deep chords. drama queens now is your turn to dance! de:bug loves it

its been a long time that safari didnt make a various artists and its back in the force with this magnificent ep. dop(circus company) delivers a pure detroit dancefloor track, followed by aldo cadiz with a clever deep house and tribal touch on the beat. on the other side dirk lamprecht made a powerful dancefloor track! pure bomb arnaud le texier & emmanuel ternois close this ep with a deep house track old school and groovy. dont miss it!

kardinal has become a rising figure of french techno music thanks to a handful of impressive maxi. his rave inspired style, offering a wide range mixture of electro, techno and breakbeat sounds, has been working club goers up into a frenzy! and now he is back with a new single, future dancefloor killer: ‘,fire from the spark ep’,

after releases on established labels like smallville, liebe*detail, cargo edition, freude am tanzen and more, daniel stefanik, sven tasnadi und stefan schultz (juno6) decided to provide their own basis in their hometown leipzig. oh!yeah! is supposed to be a platform for own productions that wont go with conventional and profit-oriented concepts. oh!yeah! wants to be different! somewhere between couch and dancefloor, if you like even a bit gaga. it shall reflect the freaky and humorous side of the three guys. one at a time, the releases of daniel, sven and stefan will appear in turns. we save our breath and cheesy speeches the music speaks for itself. have fun with oh!yeah!001,

couterfeit and negative a unleash 4 demons straight outta hell onto your dancefloor!

poker flat owner and visionary dj & producer steve bug recently celebrated the 10th anniversary and 100th release for the label. continuing this buzz, and as always, confirming his rightful place at the top, steve is now gearing up to release his fourth full artist album. the >two of a kind< ep is a teaser of things to come as the long player drops in a few months time, and what a teaser it is…! once again joining forces with long-time compadre clé, of märtini brös fame, the pair whip up a deep storm, resulting in the solemn midnight swagger of month of sip. cool, metallic pads and trademark tight drums lay the groundwork for a momentous twisted synth line to wrap its way around the senses. full of tension, drama and stone-cold style, its a track that will define the nights - or indeed the mornings - dancefloor adventures. working solo on the b-side, and in-all-outclassic bug mode, steve builds perhaps his most drifting, euphoric vision of modern house music to date. beautiful, phasing synth stabs open this epic-vibed slow burner whose refined elements stay pure and true throughout. if youre searching for dynamic, addictive underground house music, full of history and yet remarkably modern, look no further

fort knox fives critically acclaimed album radio free dc has been voted one of this years most exciting, most eclectic funk albums by usa today. wanting to move things in new directions, the fort knox five have enlisted several of their favorite djs and producers to add their take to radio free dc. to get the party started, the fort knox five enlisted world renowned uk party rocker, a skillz, from britains premier breaks label, fingerlickin records. a skillz delivers his trademark fusion of funk and hip hop with a heavy dose of electro breaks for his remix of insight. top australian breaks producer, nick thayer keeps the party going with his twisted mix of funk 4 peace, complete with monster breaks and dirty basslines that are guaranteed to amp up any dancefloor.

fort knox fives critically acclaimed album radio free dc has been voted one of this years most exciting, most eclectic funk albums by usa today. wanting to move things in new directions, the fort knox five have enlisted several of their favorite djs and producers to add their take to radio free dc. the second single in fort knox fives radio free dc remixed series will devastate any dancefloor. malentes champion sound mix of the wonder strikes again is a no holds barred, electro ragga breaks monster. featuring rapid fire vocals by the unstoppable sleepy wonder, this tune means serious bizness. taking things to a deeper level, sub swara transforms killa soundboy into an apocalyptic dubstep destroyer. thunderous bass and dark indian rhythms furiously propel sleepy wonder and zeebos ragga vocals into a murderous future rocker. we ve also included an instrumental mix as an added bonus.

superb dancefloor remixes from farben (jan jelinek), krikor, anthony shake shakir, mapstation ... played by chloe, jennifer cardini, ame... special re-release !!

from somewhere to nowhere, the first versatile release of t-bet records, exudes hypnotic beats. it will certainly keep your ears stuck to its deep atmospheres and its solid driving groove. xpansul, one of the most productive techno fella on the globe, blends detroit-like techno with an explosion of synthesizers, elegantly arranged. great love of details and a distinctive style will attract you to this dancefloor phenomenon. alessio mereu with >attimo vincente< builds up the b-side with a searing essence of percussions: its beats swing on techno waves and it will totally blow you! - played and supported by len faki renato figlio / jussi-pekka / anderson noise / danilo vigorito / dustin zahn

mladen tomic is the next big artist from bosnia. with very well received releases on various labels like adult he is building a massive profile for himself. top techno tracks in the new style perfect for the dancefloor!!!

dj kero (windsor, detroit), and k-hand (detroit/atlanta), teams together launching it s first detroit independent label called kerohand, this 1st ep >dat roit ep< #001 includes 4 tracks of non-stop pure detroit electro beats and soul all on one, a piece for everyone s techno dream, completely dj friendly, dancefloor mover, and a venue rocker. great for radio, video, ipod, movie soundtracking. or just crusing around your city. stay tuned...

our 18th release comes from russian progressive tech producer j-soul. >get ahead< is progressive house at it s finest - taking some older flavours but with modern, fresh, cool ideas - and a melody and vibe will lift any dancefloor. the remix comes from pig & dan who deliver a headmelting big room techno mix with a pulsating bassline. enjoy! marcus james (renaissance) - >pig & dan - as ever - deliver a stunning mix. straight in the crate.<dave seaman (audiotherapy/renaissance) - >pig & dans mix sounds great< (charted #15 jan 2009)fergie (excentric, bbc radio 1) - >hey love this pig & dan remix. these guys are taking...<

dj dealer & grant nelson = dancefloor mayhem!

we present to you four new tracks from tiger stripes, two of which can be found on the upcoming full-length album, safari. each track sounds like it comes from four different corners of house music, but all strike in unison to create a patchwork sound that could only be tiger stripes. his tracks are so universally rhythmic it can work on almost any dancefloor. each song embarks the listener in a voyage, telling a tale with its varied subliminal messages, with severe synth sounds and incredibly effective drum loops, clearly shining through on this masterpiece collection of danceable works....special rerelease

no let up from those disco deviants ! for number seven in the series the imprint is proud to release the first set of edits by the rather excellent situation. they first came to light after passing a cd to greg wilson after a gig. he was blown away by the quality of their edits and they instantly started to feature prominently in his sets to much acclaim. then greg included one of their cuts pushin on on his recent resident advisor mix and their talents were a secret no more as the interest flooded in. that track pushin on features on this release. instantly bringing to mind classics like remember me, unfinished sympathy and back to life, it really is a wonderful piece of music which moves both the body and the soul. on the flip, they rework jazzy dees wicked electrofunk track get on up into a dj-friendly dancefloor bomb. its an amazing debut and theres much more to come on their own imprint which is launching this year. enjoy the music

upyours comes crashing back to the drum and bass scene like bad smell you cant wash away. after 5 years wandering around the wilderness gary banton is back too, with more dancefloor fodder for dubplate hungry djs. his years of absence definitely havent mellowed this almost reclusive producer and single mum syndrome sees him back on blistering form, sticking two fingers up at all his critics who said he wouldnt return.

big with pig & dan, lucas stern, joseph capriati, matt star, guy gerber, etc.. red is the colors of the hair..red is the artwork... red is the fresh flash!! 3 tracks for the new unpolite records from female side of the label. one of the most famous italian woman dj make 3 real intelligent bombs. >stop< is dark its minimal, >fresh< its absolutely the hit for the dancefloor... >one way< its the welcome to the dj reds world. a serious and cool release...

simon sellout brings you a warm intelligent ep, floating somewhere between house and techno. this is the first release on mbcs new dandylion imprint on which you will find warm danceable tech house dancefloor killers. the title track atereaece is sure to rock every dancefloor, and is suited with an excellent remix from grayareas alexis tyrel. yellow fields a strong gipsy tune great a must have for this summer. dandyion was started by mbc. you might know this guy as one of the founding fathers of lessismorecordings. the astereaece e.p. is the first release on this new label. simon sellout. remixes by mbc and alexis tyrel. heiko laux: asteraece - gonna play for sure - full support

fresh from a recent round of absolute killer 12s & a bestselling mix cd on their revitalized noid label, the idjuts are further cementing their purple patch in production with the launch of a no doubt sporadic, though eminently collectible and club friendly imprint. droid exists as an outlet for the boys more electronic releases, something for a little later in the evening (or morning !), a selection of tracks which apply the duos patented dub ethic to the late night world of hypnotic dancefloor secret weapons. this huge second release sees the idjuts deliver a duo of heavy, dubbed out acid trax….a 21st century nod to the early & seminal chicago acid tracks which rattled the foundations of ron hardys musicbox club and changed electronic music forever.

...drugs in the club the new hymn on the dancefloor! burner!

ltd backstock !!! label chief and king of nyc late night mythology, francois k returns with a bit of his patented deep space madness. starting with a tempo reminiscent of a 45 played at 33 1/3, a delicate plucked bell-synth bathed in a medium hall reverb leaves ethereal impressions and late night energy. as the melody drops a minor third, another enchanting counter melody joins the mix and adds a rather divine legato styling. after the lead fades out, a percussive interlude full of syncopated noise hits develops: leaving room for a break that reintroduces the main vibe and instills a sense of resolution. the flip carries a remix from quiet village, who has been starting deep space nights with positively solid performances. taking a more club-hyped approach, this rework pounds forward with a massive rumbling kick drum and an underlying noise wash. the main lead gets some serious filter and delay treatment making for a more progressive drive and a versatile dancefloor hook. tweaking things a bit at the break, the melody morphs into a sort of latin-minded groove with portamento glides, edited accents and sharper hits. still keeping the passion and charm alive, the new demise accents francoiss tasteful tune while boasting contemporary excitement

fortek superstars caie! & lagora join forces on this slammin techno release called dirty wings. caie!s white wings is a rough and nasty percussive dancefloor banger with influences of the 90s tribal scene combined with the wicked tricks of todays techno music. lagora comes with a storming take on black wings. deep basses and fat synth work provide for the perfect party at midnight! last but not least we bring you dirty wings in an amazing remix. byron bogues, head honcho of choke music and eruptive, manoeuvres things into deeper territory. his take on dirty wings is like taking an analogue bubblebath: warm and sexy!

not just building up noise, but pressure on the dancefloor - that s what these tracks are made for!

upper-league nyc based producer duo animaltek bring us another dancefloor filler, straight, percussive, with ping and bang and boom! and as a special goody, a full techno remix by mister humantronic, fat and hard and dancy. supported by laurent garnier, xpansul, patrick lindsey, the youngsters, milly de mori, m.i.d.i, mihalis safras,...

the second release from merkur aka japasese embassy is coming. we can expect an exciting and unexpected 3 tracker which does not fit in any conventional category. gonno, tokyo based producer and dj, has graped everyones attetion with his outstanding “i don’t need competition (inkl. donnacho costello mix)” on beyond records in late winter 2008. for merkur he has designed the acid-revival track “desolation 303?,,. this track is build on a tricky chicago styled rhythm and an acid sequence which first comes slowly, later on developing an beautiful drive suitable on every dancefloor. berlin based japanese artist / label owner shingo suwa painted the tune “silver blue” with a lot of love for chords and melodic spins. maybe you can call it housemusic knocked down to a minimal attitude. “two of us” plays with warm synths on a solid base, slightly referring to the detroit deep house culture and impressing with an advanced but nevertheless solid groove