michel amato aka the hacker is without a doubt one of the most successful and accomplished french djs and producers. since 1992 he is part of the international techno szene, widely acclaimed as a solo artist as well as persuing thriving projects with miss kittin. he is a rare gem ... an artists who always stayed true to his style and his early musical influences of bands such as cabaret voltaire, throbbing gristle, einstürzende neubauten, depeche mode or joy division. for his new satori ep on correspondant he makes no exception! originally hailing from mexico, daniel proclaimed disco caveman and rising comeme (matias aguayos label), transforms michels white funk into a psychedelic disco track. the remix unmistakably bears his signature: it is a maloso. offsets remix is a crawling monster. he digged deep and the result is a dark and hypnotic remix of white funk.

this limited to 500 vinyl pressing comes in a singlefold sleeve with heavy vinyl, a printed insert (signed and numbered) and a cd into the bargain to ensure you can importing to your mp3 players etc.

celebrating a landmark tenth release, biscuit factory records brings two absolute stompers. the a side is creature, a laxx and farkas collaboration. on the flip laxx and soap dodgers team up with hi rolla. creature is a 4x4 combo with a smooth hypnotic vocal that drops into a heavy bassed, techy roller. the biscuit factory is set to full speed on this one with industrial synths and weighty stabs crashing over the raw upfront bassline. hi roller is a dance floor club smasher. dark robotic basslines and pure weight make this a perfect flip to creature. the low sub bassline and hard punchy drums combine with light melodies in the breakdown to make a track that turns speakers inside out and shreds clubs to pieces. creature and hi rolla have been a staple in walshs sets over the last few months, destroying raves across europe. huge support also coming from n type on his weekly rinse fm wheel and deal records show, hatcha (kiss fm, sin city recs) and skream and benga (bbc radio 1).

after the club tropicana sounds of bang the bomb its time to roll the sleeves up and get down to the business end of this trip. touching down on planet subturanus in search of the real underground shit light sound dark do not disappoint digging deep into its core and excavating strange alien like sonics which had previously been lying dormant.

with no rest for the wicked boe introduces a second debut for the label in 2012 and a special double feature from a new alias of a very promising ukranian talent. the first transition by g-transition (alias brother g) is a super deep journey through the cosmos, featuring shimmering pianos, rumbling drums and a touch of dark energy thrown in the reactor.

a.paul strikes again with the release of his mighty the sign of times album. dark industrial techno as he is known for.pounding beats,that keep on building to the ultimate dancefloor.this will set your dancefloor on fire within minutes.a must have for all serious techno djs.

black vinyl repress, natch is the union of the body,mind and passion with drum machines and synthesizers. its what is natural,what we do the best. kidnapped in the 90s by the clubs of detroit, taken by the power of the bass, carried over through a sequencer and convinced that berlin is the new dance floor. natch is techno. it moves through the stimuli and does not stop, pushed by the need to discover new forms,to listen to the unheard,browse unlimited electronic influences. not only from dub to dark sound, but reaching an underground that is an expression of the sounds that each of us carry inside. aware of the history behind each clap, which leads to the highest level of sound, of his idea: techno-logic. natch is the way, natch is natural

the regenesis ep is the extraction of m.rahns current digital album >regenesis<. all sounding great deep and sometimes dark, based on detroit elements and enlarged chordpads. the stryx tracks are generally the most dubful tracks in here, perfectly placed for the peaktime afterhours.
welcome to a special definition of dub and techno, or let us say dimbideep music! pressing on transparent dark blue vinyl.
early supporters: xpansul, audio injection, slam, oliver klein, pablo bolivar, sis, stanny franssen, paco osuna, richie hawtin and many more...

man make music’s julian neumann drops his debut for third ear and what a debut it is. four unique cuts of glinting, glistening techno, dark and bright and beautifully balanced. the groove in every track kicks and steps. this ep might be julian neumann’s first for third ear but it’s unlikley to be the last.

following the release of his highly acclaimed debut album, on acid, earlier this year, berlin artist, recondite, steps in to provide two deep and dark remixes of scubas >the hope< for the next hotflush single.

the abstract acid series continues its exploration into the depths of acid with a relentless 303 assault from the yorkshire based machine operator, mantra. four rugged tracks of distorted, crackling beats and low slung bass lines that are just crying out to be ripped through the speakers of a dark, filthy warehouse. as usual, pressed with a fine cover artwork from andrew ingram and limited to 300 copies

excellent 80s / italo infected (balearic) disco ep

the relics alter ego cubic nomad strikes again with an industrial technoid release in his own style as we have become quite familiar with. acid hardcore crossovers, distorted kicks and energetic ryhthms all over the place. dj support: peaky pounder, broken rules, carnage & cluster

chris liberator & sterling moss return to hive for two slices of dark, brooding and heart pounding acid techno

positive merge (aka andrey lanovoy) is talented ukrainian techno producer, inspired by a minimal fine sounds with light effects of minimal techno and crazy dark bass with groovy loops of european techno, founds his style in music.

very limited blue edition! stereo 7 records presents dark snow house from russia.dark november is an exiting debut ep from aerofeel5 – a tandem of 2 russian producers combined an unique vision of contemporary club sound. they arent afraid to mix musical styles, to go beyond borders of common traditions.

this is the debut release of berlin based producer franklin de costa on mule musiq. he has released from some various label like curle or trapez. title track on a side is atmospheric jazzy deep house. if you like the sound of larry heard, you will definitely be into this song. b side is berlin manner dark house tracks. maybe it is for fans of omar s.

for their second release, works the long nights are proud to present an ep from sunil sharpe, one of irelands most celebrated underground djs and producers. since late 2000, sunil has gained a formidable reputation as a dj for his quick fire mixing and fast paced sets and, similarly, as a producer for his distinctive style of club music that fully encapsulates irelands rich heritage and relationship with techno. he is a mainstay of the scene in ireland, responsible for a label/vinyl store (earwiggle), a series of one-off events in dublin (hosting guests like planetary assault systems, cj bolland, perc and adam x) and a show on national radio (rte 2fm s late night sessions) and it is, undoubtedly, a great honour to welcome him to the label. sheworks002 arrives off the back of fantastic recent releases for black sun records, komisch (as tricaustic with jon hussey) and labrynth and features four diverse tracks of dark, raw and uncompromising techno pressed on heavyweight 180g vinyl, mastered at d&m and distributed by rubadub. support from sigha,shifted, truss, rivet, darko esser, ben ufo, inigo kennedy, northern structures, kriz token, perc and more

psychoskunk recordings introduces error etica. error etica is victor martinez..is main musical project which has the essence on the deeper side of life. experimental, deep and dark sounds, departure from the hard rhythmic on behalf of way of understanding techno now a days, a sound carefully crafted and skillfully developed, without losing the essence of the label. complete album on digital format and 4 tracks on vinyl with special rmx from: obtane, paul boex and agony forces.

big with:ernesto ferreyra, the mole, akufen, vincent lemeuix.. inspired by classic disco and electro, dkmd have already produced several dance music tracks, using old and new technology in order to come up with a unique sound which pays homage to their predecessors without sounding pastiche. echoes of giorgio moroder and donna summer can be felt throughout on the other side, while the playful and sensual taxi cab recounts the familiar story of an early morning phone call received by a girl in a cab, on her way home from a pleasurable night out. perhaps it is their experience playing together as improvisers that adds a special touch to their dance music,as they have grown accustomed to perform almost every element in their tracks using hardware intruments and effect boxes.in addition to their disco project,the two have a considerable track record as experimentalists and the dark,cosmic and mysterious androide is a good example of some of their output in the genre.even though dkmd are only at the beginning of their dancefloor adventures,they show no signs of stopping,and when asked what comes next,they will likely answer

yoruba records proudly present the return of afefe iku. returning after a four year hiatus with is his first release since his 2008 debut album and smash hit mirror dance, here we have a four song ep entitled the blues. with his eclectic force and sound, afefe brings us another chapter in his developing story. the blues gives us the dark edge of deeper techno, whereas the arsonist is an in your face mid tempo head banger featuring osunlade on vocals. dakountdown and jungle beats stand alone in style and approach as a throwback to the days when house was simply just house, without the multitude of todays dance genres. yoruba pray that you embrace the next wave of sound from the mind of the man who brought you the classic artifacts of pottery vessels

a made up sound aka 2562 and dexter deliver two remixes for arttu featuring jerry the cat. nuclear funk and get up off it get transformed from raw chicago influenced cuts into darker electro/techno hybrids by these two dutch techno wizzards. both known for their sharp productions that cross over between techno, electro and bass music they have a fresh take on the original versions. by the choice of remixers we didnt expect the standard house remixes, something more challenging would fit the spirit of the originals. this remix 12 inch might be is somewhat of a dark horse in the house orientated clone royal oak catalogue, but expectations are to there be messed up.

following last years triumphant debut on untolds imprint hemlock, brighton based producer guy andrews is back with his first 12 inch for hotflush recordings. a superb followup to his 2011 auditory missive, the wait / hands in mine merges percussive elements with heavy basslines resulting in two dark dancefloor cuts. shuffling and persistent, side a is bass-driven track filled with arpeggiated goodness, while on the flip, andrews shows off his ability to manipulate genres by using a bass kick and frenzied rhythmic percussion to dial up an atmospheric tune. with recent acclaim from xlr8r, resident advisor and truants along with dj and radio support from the likes of benji b, l-vis 1990, brackles, sound pellegrino, shortstuff, benjamin damage and throwing snow, guy andrews is on the rise. lookout for another 12 inch via hotflush this fall.

fresh out of melbournes reputed house scene, the tortoise is one of the hottest talents to emerge from the current wave of house breaking down under. a side the puffing tortoise captures the 21-year-olds precocious talent and aims it squarely at the peak time. working his trademark airy vocals around a familiar disco refrain and bubbling bass, he works the track into a sweaty climax and skilfully keeps it there throughout the midsection. turning in a late night chugger on their remix, berlin based canadians the mole and hreno ride an insistent pulse and insect like percussion. twisting the samples, they guide the track into a dark jungle of chattering sounds to temper the tortoise youthful exuberance. the analogue melancholy of keep on keepin on is all in the sweeping synths and twinkling effects. recoiling the tension, the chicago influenced track seeps through the speakers and will sound as good at home as it will during specially chosen dancefloor moments. rondenion approaches the title track with fearless disregard for the original, combining the swelling tortoise sound with something entirely his own. his addition of a funk fuelled midsection, really breaks the track down and adds another slice of character to an ep already brimming with it.

from north yorkshire, england, more classic 88 uk dark acid house from mantra, a full-length on full white vinyl without labels.

hand stickered white labels feat chicago cassette tape/reel splices! it opens with slamming the box, a hypnotizing, slow burning, excursion to tripped out places reaching over 16 minutes. jack the floor (edit t21) on the flip is a dark synth experiment & whistle on & on gets seductive!

dark and dirty , raw techno / techhouse... incl lorusso & mekas rmxs

mark and stefan have been making noises for a long, long time. born in an storm way, way back, they have forgotten more than most people know about the art of making people move their bodies in strange ways - graduating from the psychonautic academy of vibrational arts with 2 lfos, a couple of vcfs and 3 vcos… when theyre not working in the studio on their new psychedelic project pulp disco & the outcasts, theyre getting up to all sorts of bad behavior in ibiza, france and their home in london and manchester. warehouse parties, dirty dive bars and seedy strip joints have all been seduced by their magic over the years, and this is where the duo feel most at home. the wrong side of the horizon is where they were born…and dark dub-discos are now their only refuge. so when the moon is full, hitch a ride with them into deep space...

dutch millipede nick lapien offers a view of one of his intriguing projects, this time as metropolis. this alter-ego, inspired by the 1927 cultfilm, gives his idea of how the city would look like if it was created out of musical waves. neo-electronic, mechanical, raw and as dark as a film noir. limited copies on the nice other heights label

dutch millipede nick lapien offers a view of one of his intriguing projects, this time as metropolis. this alter-ego, inspired by the 1927 cultfilm, gives his idea of how the city would look like if it was created out of musical waves. neo-electronic, mechanical, raw and as dark as a film noir. limited copies on the nice other heights label

foul & sunk, the swiss-german house-imprint based in freiburg and zurich, rings the bells for round 4 with the eriswil ep by jagged, a spunky release that blushes your cheeks like a strong sip of bernese apple brandy. and bern is the code word that sheds light on the origin of jagged: behind the name hide three veterans of the swiss house music scene - the djs and producers benfay, jay sanders and zukie173, who emerge from the vicinity of the now discontinued freestyle label a few among others, whose founder was zukie173. as jagged, they are releasing house music built upon hard-hitting drums, sinister bass lines and soul-drenched instrumentation for over four years by now. they debuted on quintessentials with hello kool nice in 2008, and didnt lose their gritty energy since then. now, theyre back on foul & sunk with eriswil, a deep rolling, dark monster that also gets a remix-treatment by the abstract eye

brand new project out of italy from obtanes francesco baudazzi ! features printed insert in clear poly bag francesco baudazzi, sometimes known as obtane amongst other secretive pseudonyms, is an electro-acoustic sound artist hailing from the tyrrhenian coast between la spezia and carrara on the west coast of italy and is renowned for producing truly dark atmospheric and droning conceptual music, enlivened with subtle, spacious field recordings and analogue synthesis. running the highly regarded zooloft recordings alongside giorgio gigli for the last five years. francesco has managed to create a highly respected sound dipping heavily into drone and industrial techniques, whilst retaining the truly hypnotic sound of early italian electronic music. making guest appearances away from his zooloft imprint label under his obtane monicker on labels such as synewave, sonic groove and strobescopic artefacts. surface welcome francescos first release under his birth name, for part two of the surface limited series focusing on the diversity that artists have to offer away from the constraints of their expected roles amongst the scene

the first reference of subsequent records ltd on vinyl format, by the owner luis ruiz, promoter of the old school techno sound of the new millennium. the ep contains 4 tracks strictly analog, based on tr-909, thought on the dance-floor. the techno in all the forms, through euphoric style, dark and melodic structures of detroit techno.

the first release for their rogue cat sounds imprint is the >no stress express!<, a beautiful piece of swampy psychedelic disco/rock. the 11min original takes you on a dark ethereal adventure thru spiky guitar riffs, mutant brass stabs, melting warm fender rhodes piano, silky deep synth chords, an array of sexy afro percussion, heavy dub live bass, and a lush but eerie live string section which all comes on like a dinosaur l jam session via a david mancuso loft party! so go on and take a walk on the rogue side of town baby!

steyoyokes second release truly shows the labels love for eloquent and surprising house music. the labels second release by their own dahu comes in strong with an atmospheric ep called >deep in the woods<, two crisply produced tracks likely to arouse the senses. berlin-based dahu describes his music as >atmospheric house with delicate melodies and bass-driven sound< and with this, his first release on steyoyoke, he certainly stays true to his word. craftily blending a shuffling percussion with a resonating lead, dahu creates a hypnotic journey reminiscent of rustling leaves and a walk through a dark wood at night. an exciting and atmospheric ep from dahu provides a solid second release for berlins newest imprint: steyoyoke records.

bristol based mensah anderson delivers something a little different from his current output and dj sets for his first release on deep medi. the gambia was picked up by mala almost two years ago and has yet to leave his record bag. it featured heavily in mala?s xlr8r?s podcast, which was voted best of 2011. ?the gambia? is a slow burning, dark minimal and heavily tribal journey taking in elements of techno, afrobeat with a touch of danchall, this output leans more towards mensah?s alias ?new york transit authority? than previous mensah releases and also shows the diversity of mensah as a producer. ?trailing moons of saturn? on the flip takes on a more laid back and cinematic approach with it?s subtly layered synths, thunderous bass stabs and intergalactic rave vibes and effects.

the debut album from italian producer nick anthony simoncino. produced exclusively on analog hardware and recorded to an old cassette tape. this l.p is simoncinos ode to early chicago dance traxxxs. closing out the l.p is a very special 13min remix from one of house musics legends, mr larry heard. timeless house music presented in its most organic form. equipment used. drum machines: casio rz-1, roland tr707, roland tr727, roland tr606, roland tr808 & roland tr 909 samples, not original machine. synthesizers: roland juno 106, korg dw-6000, roland juno 60, roland d-50, yamaha dx21, roland jx-8p, ensoniq esq-1. tape recorder: fostex x-28h. mixer: proel m16

with his recent,chart-topping releases on 100% pure, tronic and rejected,its safe to say bart is in topshape: on his double-a side for bns, he pushes his signature percussive techno-house sound to a new height!

a new addition to the kill the dj stable is something that, for us, really counts....

psyche are a canadian dark synth pop act centered around singer darrin huss, who has made his homebase in germany. since their debut album >insomnia theatre< in the early 80s, psyche have continued to record, and perform globally nearly 30 years to date. their indie electro-pop hits such as >unveiling the secret<, >prisoner to desire<, >sanctuary<, >gods and monsters<, and >15 minutes< are enjoyed throughout the world. psyches version of >goodbye horses<, originally made famous by q lazzarus (as heard in that pivotal buffalo bill moment in the movie >silence of the lambs<) has maintained and continued their renown as it has been played, and performed throughout europe, and as far away as mexico, south africa, and australia. optimo offers a re-aquaintance with not only the exclusive re-workings of two favorite club songs >goodbye horses< and >prisoner to desire>, but also with two of psyches pioneering instrumental tracks that inspired djs and electronic fans alike.

after ed davenport and oliver deutschmann where hosting polytones 005 release >the kristian slayter ep<, they once again impressively prove that they are among the most exciting producers of our time with their new work >the conspiracy<.there is no holding still with that pumping bass and the ever changing melodys over the powerful background.with dark and fascinating intensity, davenport & deutschmann create a timeless masterpiece. belgian techno-producer peter van hoesen even adds up to the hypnotic mood in his rework. he creates an outstanding floorfiller with excellent dramatics and a brilliant sound. two spectacular tracks from polytone, fresher than ever

dark horizon is the perfect crossover tune with a dark dubstep/grime vibe and raw energy, being battered by n-type, jj, spyro, chef, hatcha, walsh and mistajam.
blotter paper: bouncy club banger with gliding coki-esque bass line. fresh off the factory line battered by n-type, hatcha and the usual dubplate suspects.

limited yellow coloured vinyl!
robosonic return in full effect with the stunning and beautiful >the sweetness<, after a brief hiatus with regards to original releases the berlin duo present this unique track to the masses via jackmode.
j phlip takes the remix duties head on with a great interpretation, the american dj and producer shows her flair for all things bass with a track drenched in low-end loveliness. a tough kick underpins a hypnotic loop that rolls out into a spacious breakdown. the final drop doesnt disappoint, big drums and dark percussion make this new version a surefire dancefloor work out.

a no-nonsense straight for the floor release, the much anticipated after dark ep from mario aureo just dropped! remix action from two of the hottest producers in the game right now, re.you and moodymanc sets this ep up for heavy rotation. first release on colourful for the up’n coming berlin producer sees two beautifully crafted tracks, each with its own intricate personality.>inside the dark< is a beat driven affair with a dirty piano lead, huge drops and a touch of native american spirit to add twist. >but tonight< shares the energy but the groove is more laden for the after hours game (that we all love so much). great disco tom action and a beautifully crafted vox hook is the spinal cord to this one. on remix duties re.you takes >inside the dark< into technoid territory with a sluggish lead, deep dark bass figures and dancing hi-hat patterns. huge one! on the flip moodymanc steps up and treat “but tonight” to a total percussive workout. an irresistible latin infused groover full of sunshine - just in time for miami!

juan atkins returns to r&s on a model 500 solo mission. the last model 500 single enlisted the help of the live line up that includes detroit techno royalty mike banks and ur alumni mark taylor, but this latest release is just juan in the studio and back at his best. >control< is vintage model 500, the classic electro that atkins pretty much invented, with his treated vocals riding over the crisp rhythm programming, dark basslines and detroit synths. >the messenger< on the flip is a moodier affair, with the liquid synths almost running away with themselves over the rough beats. model 500 and r&s has proved to have been a classic combination over the years and this release is one to file next to the classics.