black repress !! vinyl only release
starting in 1990 recording for sheffield label ozone records under the name of panic with a release called voices of energy, which was then licensed to buzz in belgium, buzz 001, buzz then went on to release classics by carl craig and derrick may. he set up his own label in the same year solid groove records. the label had 30 vinyl releases over thirteen years and tracks were licensed by derrick may, terry francis, pete tong, adam x, and carl cox.as well as this he ran another four other label s, textures, dark, dot, and cheap knob gags.

best known as a jazz drummer and hip-hop producer, karriem riggins returns with headnod suite. the album is the follow up to 2012’s critically acclaimed debut alone together. with 29 instrumental hip-hop tracks, headnod suite places riggins’ beatmaking chops front and center. it’s a testament to why riggins is the producer of choice for artists like kanye west, common, erykah badu, and the roots.
the double vinyl release includes a download code.

following two staggering contributions from the analogue roland orchestra and 2030 that illustrated to boundless sonic possibilities for the label, deep’a & biri return to their tel aviv-based black crow label with a pair of powerful, emotive techno cuts in the style for which the duo long since become admired. for a long time one of those admirers has been detroit techno founding father derrick may, who has been on a mission to push the new 12inches a-side, basic cycle, into instant classic territory through his unwavering commitment to making the track a highlight of his sets. may has been far from alone, with the track being one that d&b have been asked about, if not outright begged for, over the past year or so. it finally becomes available to techno fans worldwide in january 2017, backed by the pummelling rhythms of overdrum, which itself has the potential to turn heads and drop jaws all by itself.

rhythm plate released one of the best releases on hudd traxx in 2007, half of rp returns under the guise of goshawk for hudd 055. matt brings astral t back with him for the a1 track and my heart certainly gives inside me a run for it s money. warm chords, lush vocals and slick beats are all laid down to perfection to kick off the ep in fine style.a2 follows the deep tones set on a1 with the wonderful high in the evergreens. the b side kicks off in a more upbeat style with yes in this way which would fit nicely in a derrick carter peak time set. goshawk finishes off with a cheeky garage number that is reminiscent of grant nelson s early work on nice n ripe which can only be a good thing.

nice price deal !!! with releases on 7th sign, persistencebit and self defence to his credit, belgian dj/producer franco cangelli returns to his own mowar label for this killer four-track ep. inspired by classic techno and contemporary machinations in equal measure, cangellis palette is varied but sophisticated. >pressure< kick starts the ep in dubby mode, but the fat beats and spooky riffs are soon joined by a warm, sublime chord sequence. >frantic<, as the title suggests, picks up the pace, with a slamming, slightly off-rhythm underpinning wired analogue bleeps. thanks to cangellis smooth production touch, it manages to sound both timeless and modern. on the other hand, >fringe< and >deviate< make no secret about their influences. the latter deploys raw, crunchy beats and a shuffling groove as the basis for a sensuous chord sequence, while >fringe< is even more reverent. gently filtered bleeps and tones cascade over tight claps and an insistent, jerky rhythm that recalls stasis and derrick may. dont miss out on this future-retro gem

official reissue of the 1992 mystic record classic! after -stolen moments- by onirico, flash forward delivers another gem produced by emanuele luzzi , under the oneiric name. the four-track 12- that made the history of techno-house scene worldwide. -a tone colour of onirico-, including -emphasis- and -blue envelope- was picked up also by luke vibert, derrick may and steve rachmad! really big tune! ltd repress

2016 repress ...finally a reissue of the legendary 1st firecracker ep on 10 format. nearly 3 years since its first exclusive appearance in londons vinyl junkies, this elusive record (only 500 were pressed) has picked up a huge cult following including derrick may, moodymann, theo parrish, dj spinna, danny krivit, osunlade, mike clark, mike grant, carl craig, ron trent, stacey pullen, jazzysport djs, joe claussell, jazzanova, shelter djs and many more. a true collectors piece! the record holds 3 killer detroit influenced soul grooves...

this hook burns in your head, classic organ anthem im repress !!!
from the vaults! 1992 kms records pressure straight from detroit, still capable of causing much damage on dance-floors in 2016! this 4 track monster pulls together a pretty heavy cast of detroit techno and deep house royalty in the shape of chez damier, mk and derrick may all contributing various mixes and versions across the ep. if deep, driving, soul drenched house is your bag you will be in heaven with -can you feel it-, a truly classic slice of sophisticated dance music indeed. all of the mixes are killers, but it s the -mk dub- mix, also known as the -new york dub- that really steals the show, here mk and may combine to craft a classy, slamming, emotive string driven jam that pushes all the right buttons. as usual, essential retrospective action here from one of the most legendary dance labels out of detroit. all tracks remastered and fully licensed with the sole permission of mr. kevin saunderson. 100% legit and not ready to quit!

laurent garnier support !! announcing the first release by shift imprint, “hynek’s scale”! what magic results if we merge the spirits of detroit, chicago, amsterdam and lisbon, all in the same record? hynek’s scale is a smoking’ audiopath collaboration with ex parliament/funkadelic member jerrald james aka jerry the cat, who, besides being an amazing percussionist and great vocalist, is also a serious old school dj and producer with collabs with names like derrick may, theo parrish and moodymann.

drivetrain (detroit, usa) – “twisted samba”…derrick thompson blends a 3 dimensional latin inspired cocktail of african percussion with a collaboration of velvety vocals. dj sinjin (toledo, usa) – “a midnight summers drive”…driven by an infectious bass groove, the elegant chord progression develops an animated late night stimulant. marc cotterell (bude, uk) – “love is the message (feat. claudia)”…the gravitational pull of bass repetition plus steamy sax and irresistible spoken persuasion equals pure dance intensity. droyd paxtone (bari, italy) – “mephala”…submerged and techy, a debut filling the atmosphere with moody pads and incessant bass rhythm, rooted in intelligence. cherrylux: sweet and juicy, deep and deluxe

das legendäre reggae-label trojan records veröffentlich mit dieser vinyl-only compilation eine best of kopplung mit 12 der besten jamaikanischen rocksteady tunes aus den jahren 1966-1968.
mit dabei alltime klassiker wie »007 (shanty town)« (desmond dekker), »train to skaville« (the ethiopians), sowie die originalversion von »the tide is high« (the paragons).

special repress on transmat! out of nowhere...this greg gow final release drops! in electronic dance music there are a few artists with a special talent to produce tracks that in the right hands, will rock any dance floor in the globe. with his second release on derrick mays legendary transmat records, greg gow confirms he is one of them

adesse versions coming on toy tonics! after some heavy releases on numbers, local talk, make love in public spaces and his own white-label imprint, kevin gorman brings us four new raw, heavydriving, superfunky cut-and-paste- house tracks. killers! adesse versions started as a re-edit project while kevin lived in vietnam. it grew quickly, getting him big fame for being the guy playing just dubplates with unknown crazy music only he had. (check his boiler room). gilles peterson, derrick may and larry heard are fans. adesse versions is all about paying tribute to his musical idols and creating timeless music. through rough sampling and raw emotion and as a dj and collector. he is an artist that has toured the world many times over. exclusive edits are a staple, alongside a wide selection of music that comes from a deep knowledge and love of what he does. to hear this in action, check out the monthly adesse versions show on rinse fm.

for the second release on alex bradley’s utopia records we see the return of london based producer dominic jacobson aka ‘modaji’. dominic’s initial modaji and harvey lindo releases garnered acclaim from luminaries such as francois kevorkian, derrick may and gilles peterson and after 10 years away from releasing to concentrate on composing music for film and television, jacobson returns to the studio to delve further into his deep house and ambient soundscapes. the first of two ep’s, belle epoque touches on a more cinematic approach to production and showcases a warmer, more expanded sound. the aim is to create music that is as listenable during the dusky twilight hours as it is at sunrise. the rest we leave to your imagination and trust you will enjoy our offering. limited pressing!

fuckthegovernment.ltd, a.k.a. f.t.g (alfredo trastulli) and music box head honcho, marco riff, return to the skylax fold in 2016 with a cache of house nuggets for our listening pleasure. their last venture on skylax saw f.t.g collaborate with a bunch of his friends, resulting in some of the best tracks we’d heard all year, including the unforgettable fuckthegovernment theme. their tracks have been celebrated and hailed by some of the best djs in the game, names such as derrick may, ricardo villalobos, raresh, and dj harvey. the bar set by the first record remains sky high, and somehow, these two manage to raise the bar even higher. it may be the biggest cliche going when talking about an album, but the duo certainly do take us on a journey, through the past and present of house music. it’s a record not too dissimilar in tone to paranoid london’s from a few years back, but f.t.g and marco strip things back even further than those guys did, in our opinion, the sound is more raw with less frills, and no track names to predispose feelings in the listener either. this eight track project is cohesive and elaborate, with movements through sounds both acid and jazzy, minimal and maximal. it explores sounds that came to prominence in famous house locales such as detroit and chicago over in the u.s., but the underground european influence is definitely present, from paris to berlin, and of course f.t.g and marco’s home of italy. with this album, these guys add to the underground sound that has cultivated in the city of perugia for years now, a place that has seen the likes of simoncino and nicholas hone their craft.don’t miss out on a piece of skylax history

born and raised on the southside of chicago and known as king les, lester represents chitown with a passion for music producing tracks for over 25 years with records pressed, and crowds rocked from the usa to the united kingdom. from relief records to ukr, he is currently producing and dropping lps in 2016 and beyond. lesters been on labels spanning the globe from relief records, ukr, mad house records, state of mind records, synewave, missile, minimalistix, music man, dust trax, ihr, modular records, brooklyn music, audio textures, home recordings, we call it hard records, dark house music, morpheus, impact mechanics, kick & clap records, chiwax and many more. his greatest influences have been farley jack master funk, larry heard, mike dunn, joey beltram, adam beyer, robert armani, jamie principle, derrick may, green velvet, drew sky, paul johnson, cari lekebusch, steve stoll, mike dearborn and speedy j. lester fitzpatrick’s sound can be described as a combination of techno and house with distinct elements of jacking, sci-fi, disco, acid infused grooves that keep the dancefloor locked in and bangin.

the table has been set and guests have arrived: it’s time for fresh meat’s when bad people cook good food vol. 4. this limited edition vinyl sampler features three tracks from the full length digital album. the record leads with derrick carter, dubbing out alexander east’s “jest 4 me” into a signature boompty romp. on a2, audio soul project takes a swing at remixing chris udoh’s “ready for you-, shuffling and strengthening the groove that supports the invigorated vocal. the entire b-side belongs to david duriez who marries acid motifs to the tidy, bustling frame of san france disco’s “bringing back sweat to the dancefloor” for even sweatier times. this three track ep is mastered by lawrie at curve pusher, london - who’s been busy lately putting his magic touch on music for artists like damian lazarus, jamie jones, and wolf + lamb. each copy of the vinyl sampler for when bad people cook good food vol. 4 comes with a download code for the full 16 track digital album. this latest fresh meat is a veritable feast of sleek and buoyant house music that can enjoyed over several sittings or in one cohesive (and delightfully gluttonous) meal.

following their last 12 inch with remixes from joe claussell and mr. ties (played and supported by dixon, hunee, Âme), the berlin-based party series away and its associated vinyl label returns with their next catalogue number. away003, a four-track compilation ep, features contributions from its very own residents move d and away soundsystem, the collaboration between discrete circuit and christian vance. the ep is completed by two new faces: auditory response whos releasing one of his very first tracks as well as the greek dj and producer gummihz who was named * the andre 3000 of techno* (derrick may) are both debuting on away.

mainline - legendary disco track reworked like never before. pipeline - a hot flip on this bruce johnston classic! the beat patterns alone will drive disco freaks to the edge. cratebug is a chicago dj, producer & remixer. his remixes and edits are hot gold and have found their way into the mixes and live sets of countless djs all over the world. most notable and well-known among fans & supporters of cratebug s work include: derrick carter, frankie knuckles (rip), louie vega, kenny dope gonzalez, dimitri from paris, boris dlugosch, francois kevorkian, danny krivit, moodymann (kenny dixon jr.), theo parrish, master kev, moon boots, jackmaster (jack revill), the martinez brothers, doc martin, mark farina, kon, dam swindle, radio slave, luke solomon, jimpster, alton miller, juan mcclean, james murphy, alton miller, horse meat disco, gene farris, jack the box (tyree cooper & bobby starr), the black madonna, jojo flores, marques wyatt, terry hunter, ricardo villalobos, kiko navarro, ted patterson and many more!… released on limited blue vinyl

launched in 1996, ploink has been a core brand in norwegian techno for two decades now, booking the likes of jeff mills, juan atkins, derrick may, carl cox, radio slave and richie hawtin, as well as launching a record label that champions scandinavian artists. with the likes of prins thomas, mental overdrive, nordenstam, mind over midi and label founder thomas urv appearing thus far, 96-16#3 is the third and final instalment in the 20-year celebratory releases.

having been on something of a hiatus following the birth of his kids, milton jackson is back and in best form ever on songs without words. his most recent releases have been on uk label tsuba and is responsible for remixes for recloose on planet e, al kent, and m a n i k. kito jempere debuted on freerange in 2013 but quickly got soon after got snapped up for ep s on dirt crew, let s play house and most recently room with a view. he also owns and manegs the fata morgana label from his base in saint petersburg. pittsburgh track authority are the genre bending trio releasing some of the finest house and techno from the east coast of the us on their own label in the machine age as well as esteemed imprints such as azuri, argot and finale sessions. kuniyuki is something of a japanese enigma, staying resolutely below the radar despite being heralded by many (including derrick may) as a major inspiration. the multi-instrumentalist has collaborated with henrik schwarz, vakula, dj nature and jimpster and has released on mule and sound of speed and remixed dj sprinkles, joe clausell and ananda project.

mainline - legendary disco track reworked like never before. pipeline - a hot flip on this bruce johnston classic! the beat patterns alone will drive disco freaks to the edge. cratebug is a chicago dj, producer & remixer. his remixes and edits are hot gold and have found their way into the mixes and live sets of countless djs all over the world. most notable and well-known among fans & supporters of cratebug s work include: derrick carter, frankie knuckles (rip), louie vega, kenny dope gonzalez, dimitri from paris, boris dlugosch, francois kevorkian, danny krivit, moodymann (kenny dixon jr.), theo parrish, master kev, moon boots, jackmaster (jack revill), the martinez brothers, doc martin, mark farina, kon, dam swindle, radio slave, luke solomon, jimpster, alton miller, juan mcclean, james murphy, alton miller, horse meat disco, gene farris, jack the box (tyree cooper & bobby starr), the black madonna, jojo flores, marques wyatt, terry hunter, ricardo villalobos, kiko navarro, ted patterson and many more!…

official reissue of the 1991 u.m.m. underground music movement classic! produced by emanuele luzzi , onirico is one of the records never repressed and sought after. supported by dj of the caliber of derrick may, luke vibert, speedy j., steve rachmad, jd twitch, tom middleton, marco trani... don’t miss it, limited 300 copies black vinyl! big re-release!

limited edition 2016 reissue with bonus tracks of this rare chicago anthem.

already one of the secret weapons in the bags of djs like solomun, dixon, derrick may, josh wink and osunlade,pentimento by yotam avni gets an official release on rebirth this summer.

powerdance is a collective formed by luke solomon and nick maurer formed as a reaction to bland soul less dance music that seems to infiltrating nightclubs the world over. luke and nicks comradely stems back many many years to their association with the classic music company a label formed by derrick carter and luke. nick maurer was one half of the then prolific greens keepers. this ep for optimo trax features the wigged epically funkoid gem mysterious space plane who doesn t like songs about space? on the other side is the modern hyper jacking more fire. alongside these are a reprise of mysterious space plane and a bonus beats of more fire for those djs who like to, are able to get creative with their mixing

cyclo is relaunching with an absolute classic track from its extensive back catalogue. produced by derrick carter & chris nazuka the chicago house classic rednail kidz -do my thing- was an underground smash when it was first released at the end of the 90 s. clubs nights such as space at bar rhumba rocked hard to the incessant groove of this track. we have included a remastered original with 3 remixes: the nacho marco remix takes -do my thing- into big room territory. nacho works closely with roland and on this remix you can witness big 303 lines and huge bass that will rock most discerning floors. hallo halo (jon dasilva & jonas nilsson) remix the track superbly and add their trademark warm tech sound. mystic bill creates a stunning, deep, chicago inspired, sonic journey of a remix where less is, most certainly, more. we hope you will enjoy these tracks as much as we are!

detroit pressed, official re-master another juan atkins classic from the incredible metroplex catalogue. the chase presents frenetic synth stabs and an electro back beat, further defining the new musical form, detroit techno. reworkings by derrick may add to the dance floor appeal of this classic. as fresh today as its original 1989 release.

25 years ago the pacha ibiza vibe was brought to belgium by patrick soks, who has been hosting the paradise parties at café danvers since then. derrick may, derrick carter, stacey pullen, todd terry, pete tong, dimitri, marcello, doc martin, laurent garnier, sven väth, bob sinclar, luciano... they all played their first belgian dj set at this legendary belgian party. enjoy this anniversary release full of seminal tracks... music is the answer!

one of a set of new 12 inches from derrick mays prestigious imprint - this one featuring a stomping and heavy techno track, based on hypnotic rhythms and somber patterns and that is guaranteed to move everyone on the dancefloor. featuring classic looking cover illustration from the myth that is abdul qadim haqq.

more classic burrell bros aka octave one productions. originally released on derrick may s transmat during its golden era in 1990, this ep now sees a timely re issue on octave one s own 430 west recordings. containing sultry vocals from lisa newbury and a remix from the one and only juan atkins.

drivetrain (detroit, usa) – “my world”…it’s all about orchestral melodies, tribal drumming and an erogenous female temptress. derrick thompson architects a moody, late night narcotic. motomitsu (paris, france) – “where you go”…toxic bass underlines a barrage of timely stabs and a soulful refrain to deliver an uplifting groove essential. melodymann (brussels, belgium) – “to make you feel what i feel”…high-powered house intensity. from the quaking bass line and percussive automation to the vocal proposition this is pure dynamic energy. dawan (tunis, tunisia) – “strangers”…a dark and spellbinding debut, rich with dreamy pads, heavy subs, bewitching chants and a dash of acid. -deep, darkened, rhythmic seduction is onyx adore-

(first pressing on marbled orange 10 vinyl) new material by microworld from transmat, styrax leaves & millions of moments fame. everybody knows microworld from his legendary ep on derrick may s transmat label in 1999. his output has been rather limited since then, with only a handful of releases on labels like styrax leaves and millions of moments. he sent us a demo because he liked our recent releases and we were thrilled to say the least. the best detroit techno to come out of australia, and thats a fact! first pressing on marbled orange 10inch vinyl.

the third edible release comes from a producer weve admired for many, many years. a consistent and truly dependable master of the jackin groove since the late 1990s, brett johnson has flexed his musical muscle for some of our favourite labels. singles for derrick carters classic, dj sneaks magnetic, freerange and visionquest have been record box staples for eats everything over the years, so its a big fat hello and welcome to brett on the snack attack ep.

local talk release number 66 moves in deeper territories with a duo that needs no further introduction, greg dowling, shane johnson aka fish go deep. these two fine gents have been releasing music for more than two decades. both greg & shane played an integral part in the emergence of house music in cork city between the years of 1988 and 2001 as their well renowned sweat night at sir henrys helped to attract a host of talent, such as kerri chandler, laurent garnier, dj deep, glenn underground, derrick may just to name a few. it s a big, big honour to have them on aboard for this debut on local talk. first track, off script, takes us straight back to the days of prescription. the driving kick and bassline, warm pads and a hypnotic melody line that crescendos throughout the track keeping you hooked from start to finish. on the flip, northern reach, follows on the same theme. it hits deep, the strings adds that extra bit of drama and again showing the duo s skill in creating perfect atmospheric and timeless deep house. you wouldn t be surprised to hear dixon drop this in a dj set.

karim sahraoui has been producing gems for many years under various names such as djinxx, soul monkey and electronique resistance. after a break 2014 saw his return to the business under his real name and producing music that is closer to him than ever. releases included the future classic eternal life ep pt 1 on derrick mays transmat and appearances on labels such as cocoon. the a-side features the epic 10-minute original version of horns of glory on which karim takes his time to unfold the story of the track: a journey filled with beautiful melodies and rhythms that paint a lush landscape of sound. side b features the earth from above which again has a fairy-tale feeling to it. the b2 is vince watsons pumping and powerful remix of horns of glory which gives the track an energetic hypnotic quality and rounds off the package well.

the abstrat matters duo is back after releasing the hottest title on the cynosure label in 2014! with regular play from legends like derrick may to danny tenaglia. that being said the follow up is sure to land in the similar crates and rock dancefloors from ibiza to detroit. this ep delivers a combination of raw and rock solid techno grooves that boarder on the familiar or dare i say old school but maintain the futurist sensibility that make a proper techno twevle inch.

john heckle is back on mathematics with this 4 track ep. bringing back some serious textures and sequence in sonic mentalism. reminiscent of laidback spencer kinsey (gemini) or early derrick carter in his red nail days. dope!

derrick mays transmat is back with the symbolic catalog number ms200 and the promising french producer karim sahraoui (aka djinxx). a new chapter will now be devoted to multiplying emerging artists productions – not only musically, but also with a classic artwork that recalls transmats debuts and captivate us with modern interpretations of transmats distinctive sounds. 2016 repress

derrick carters seminal sound patrol album originally released in 1994, * sweetened - no lemon*, will see a re-release in january 2016. the alias provided a place for carter to explore deeper and sometimes more atmospheric styles. the sound patrol record originally came out via chicagos organico label, while derrick carters own arts & labour is handling the reissue. the triple vinyl re issue adds four new unreleased tracks. the whole album has been re mastered for 2016. this follows a limited edition sampler 12 inch released in 2015 which contained another 2 unreleased tracks.

japans leading techno artist yonenaga has been so much influenced by detroit techno. he launched his own record label select kashiwa records. derrick may already played his new promo which consists of 3 tracks. a1. room of glass and b1. fairies in the forest are highly recommended. his gorgeous but a bit rueful sound must sticks into your heart!

trax delve deep into their dusty vaults and unearth more rarities. this time we have an extended edit of armando s downfall by the one and only derrick carter. on the flip we have 2 mixes of armandos ecstasy a track that only appeared as a bonus track on the 1999s repress of his seminal the new world order lp. released in conjunction with trax 2015.

here we have volume 2 of the from chicago to detroit series. this 5 tracker contains unreleased 90s grooves by larry heard & gari romalis who opened for derrick may at the legendary music institute! the b side features chi-towns very own gene hunt & african with mainframes. limited copies!

drivetrain (detroit, usa) – “stranger it feels”…derrick thompson freezes time with a multi-functional floor-banger/dj tool, fully stocked with sonic illusion and legitamcy. the tribal vocal intro paves the way for combustible percussions and a toxic bass line. jace syntax (glasgow, scotland) – “basicz”…pounding rhythms join a subsonic groove cutting through a deeper, melodic soundscape. add finely tuned vocal samples and harmonic ambience for a pure subterranean, late night audio rendezvous. cloudmaster weed (meaux, france) – “consciousness”…an aggressive onslaught of smoke-stacked electronic musicality. the anesthetic bass escorts a mind-expanding squad of voices, pads and effects to a point of delinquency. detune (ghent, belgium) – “dualty”…an electrifying, multifaceted production, that effortlessly seizes it’s own identity. dynamic chords resonating through the magnetic, percussive palpitation, produce a sophisticated unyielding debut. - the absolute sound of true intelligence…is clockwerk -

the next release on paul rip s specimen records is by god of the machine, the brainchild of deep house and techno maestro, derrick thompson a.k.a. drivetrain. the ep kicks of with the original, a powerful slice of jackin tribal techno, its bleeps, tones and chants sitting atop a tight percussive groove that s infectious from the first beat to the last drop. next up comes hijacker s electro workout. its beats are old school yet the attitude is set firmly in the future with its square wave bass line, trippy noises and swooping scikfi pads. santonio echols takes it back to detroit with a simple yet driving tech house rendition containing sublime melodic chords, eerie pads and a hypnotic pad stab that sends tingles up your spine. mr.c finishes with one of his typically infectious acid workouts, where he adds a cheeky bassline, haunting pads and cowbell pings to blend and morph into the twisted effects of a psychoactive substance.

adesse versions started out as a re-edit series, with humble ambitions of releasing a couple of white labels, nothing more, nothing less. it kept growing with both original productions and remixes appearing. it didn t take long until tracks such as pressured, modal and justified appeared on charts and the records found their way to such esteemed people as derrick may, larry heard, gilles peterson and of course mad mats & tooli. since then it s been an ongoing theme with kevin gormans music, yes that s his real name. always well received and played by many.

after retiring from the jamaican police force arthur duke reid established his treasure isle liquor store and sound system in pink lane kingston and was crowned the undisputed king of sound and blues in 1956, 57 and in 58. the duke then moved into record production and after relocating the store to 33 bond street, he then built a recording studio on top of his new premises in 1966. according to the musicians and singers the wooden construction of the treasure isle recording studio gave the music a distinctive warmth and richness and with resident engineer byron baron/smithy smith at the controls, the sound of a bond street recording was immediately recognisable.
but the studio one sound is different to the treasure isle sound! the people have to know. - bunny striker lee
a glittering selection of strikers treasure isle recordings are featured on this compilation. so please sit back and enjoy the set!

special vinyl alert! 2 amazingly warm and mysterious deep analog detroit & chicago tracks. both produced in the late 80 s and recently discovered from unknown artist s, for fans of derrick may, larry heard etc.. limited hand stamped copies.

featured: four bona fide artists, accomplished and historically rooted deeply in the underground. drivetrain (detroit, usa) – take your time…a grove which the dance floor simply cannot deny. derrick thompson unleashes a bewitching bass line atop a relentlessly galvanizing drum track. flavorful female vocal samples raise the energy to maximum capacity. black jack (aberdeen, scotland) – “the earth grid”…moving just a little deeper, the melody of rich chords and pads guide the constant pulsating bass with effeminate whispers chanting through the occasional twisting synth refrain. fbk (columbus, usa) – “his brief moment of clarity”…boosting the tempo just a tad, a herculean debut production which intelligently punches and stabs dynamic waves of rhythmic sound patterns of perpetual electronic motion. rob belleville (soest, netherlands) – brightened horizon…a first offering on soiree records, spontaneously spotlighting late night ambiance. percussions swing to the bounce of the bass riff as the keyboards chime the infectious theme. -rooted and grounded deep-