2012 sees detroit label, kms records, celebrating its 25th anniversary. founded in 1987, by kevin maurice saunderson, his first release was triangle of love produced by, kreem, (just one of his many guises), little did saunderson know, at that time, that two and a half decades later, he would still be releasing music on his kms label.

jay bliss is our first ever romanian signing. there has been a influx of superb romanian producers over the last years including a:rpia:r and the trend continues with bliss and his hermanndstadt collective. developing a style sitting somewhere between house and techno, with strong detroit roots he has released for the likes of immigrant, hudd trax and diynamic. pluto has been a staple of ralph lawsons sets for a while now, its a smooth and crisp tech house roller that recalls classic 2020 releases gone by, especially those of carl finlows. on the flip weve turned to skudge to give us their own take on pluto. weve been fans of skudge since they dropped their first single, and have had us transfixed with their excursions into pure analogue, loopy, dub techno ever since. their version of pluto is a different beast to the original, all stuttering percussion and menacing strings, a perfect counterbalance to the original version

wilde calm is proud to present string figures, the latest project from pocketknife working under his new moniker boonlorm. a six track album featuring piano not piano house music created solely with a prepared piano and raw drum programming that pays homage to chicago, detroit, and the 20th century avant-garde.

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...

with the first single release of beijing rock, paul brcic (paul brtschitsch) brings a driving yet emotional production into the world of electronic sounds. an unmistakable, pulsating beat reminiscent of detroit-techno, smooth percussion, and a catchy bass line make up the songs foundation, immediately casting a bewitching spell and leaving no room for detours. carefully arranged samples from the 40s mould the centrepiece of the club bangers and move in perfect harmony with the full synth and fx sounds. without a doubt, paul brcic sets off a multifaceted sound explosion with a first look at the album beijing rock, scheduled for release in autumn 2012, always keeping one eye on production-technical details and the other on organic sound. beijing rock immediately invades the senses from the first measure, taking you along a journey outside of the clubs of this world and catapulting you just as quickly back to the sweat-inducing, wild nights. absolutely magnificent - paul brcic in his purest form. the b-side acid & camambert clatters as if on rails through the fields of sound and sets off one adrenaline rush after another with its clear basslines and consistently rising networks of beats. exquisite superstructures and effect dramaturgy breathe life into acid & camambert with an unbelievable energy and nearly acidic characteristics.

morgan geists project storm queen marks a return to his roots with an analog approach towards modern house music with a disco pedigree. >lets make mistakes< once again features the vocal talents of damon c. scott. storm queens debut of 2010, >look right through<, became an underground hit and was reissued as a remix package by defected records. 2011s >it goes on< nearly outstripped storm queens debut in popularity and was featured in countless radio and club dj sets and charts. >lets make mistakes< extends the storm queen continuum at 117 bpm, slowing down and emptying out to form a sinewy, building sound sculpture with a pop song nestled at its core. storm queen physical releases will be limited-edition 12 inches only. storm queen is made for djs, but doesnt sacrifice atmosphere and songwriting. storm queen owes a debt to classic house music from new york, chicago and detroit, as well as disco and boogie. s t o r m q u e e n i s a l e a p o f f a i t h .

2012 sees detroit label, kms records, celebrating its 25th anniversary. vinyl part 3 of 6

2012 sees detroit label, kms records, celebrating its 25th anniversary. vinyl part 2 of 6.

2012 sees detroit label, kms records, celebrating its 25th anniversary. 1st vinyl of six.

an electric boogie track & a detroit house mix by juju & jordash on the flip made this 12 inch something special

for this second release the new parisian label street knowledge choose to produce two young native italians djs. peter jd and francys met in a small city in the south of italy, both evolving on the music scene since they are 14. peter is bringing the detroit house music touch whereas francys the 80s 90s music sound. from this collaboration is born the connection ep. where two different worlds find each other in a common space, connection ep brings different ideas of sound at the same time, by one side following a dry techno line with pumping drums and solid grooves, by the other side warmer and deeper, crossing hypnotic detroit flavored synths, chicago house, organic elements and chromatic female vocals. to make this release totally international jenifa mayanja from connecticut and the greek quell are delivering two remixes that should make a bomb effect on all the dance floors.

vinyl only
ripperton with a big track on his own new tmq (tamed musiq) label. show me is a deep emotive bassline driven track slowly building up. some touches of early detroit combined with great production skills. comes with a powerfull remix by ghostek! bonus b2 track is slightly more melodic and detroit-ish and actually equaly good as the a1 track.

dutch master orlando voorn with a two-track release containing some of his pioneering material as format. rightly recognised as one of a handful of artists who built the early, crucial bridges between europe and detroit in the late-eighties and early nineties via collaborations with juan atkins and output for kms, voorn’s legacy is unquestionable. winning hollands dmc championships in 1986 and 1987 was the real career catalyst and there seems to be no let up in quality since then, either as a dj or a multifaceted, multi-genre producer. these two tracks are produced in 1993 and still didnt loose their magic!damn right and jam session have that the raw charm, edge and vibe sounds so current. energetic, melodic and broken, both tracks touch on a myriad of styles but what shines through is how modern electronic styles can be traced back to this sort of fantastic, unique output. format remastered could be sitting snuggly alongside modern house, techno, uk garage, uk funky and many more contemporary styles. this is a rare chance to grab beautifully treated versions of classic voorn material.

great album featuring some hot electronix! hailing from spain this is the first release on this d.i.y. label! intense uncompromising tracks of which the a side is rooted in classic detroit techno and electro. the b-side takes the listeners into orbit with some amazing spaced outed tracks. a pleasure to welcome this new label that delivers a first run of only 200 numbered copies on heavyweight vinyl! lets hope they will manage to do a repress at some point because this is too goo do share with only 200 people!

referencing his formative years spent listening to prince and the egyptian lover and filtered via the deeper side of detroit - the result is irrepressible machine funk.

hands up is the production team formed by the analogue cops (restoration/appointment) and alex picone (cadenza). their analogue joint venture has groundbreaking results. machine powered house music heavily influenced by the berliner dub techno and by the funkiest 2step, with a debt to detroit. this first release features 2 dancefloor killers recorded on tape and saturated with bass.

hotmix 005 presents the big italian dj and producer marcello napoletano! this fantastic ep containsfive tracks influenced by chicago house classic,cinematic soundscapes, and detroit tech sound! another great ep by marcello napoletano.

2012 repress !! smooth and deep detroit house by patrice scoot atmospheric tracks with a lot of string and synth riffs amust have record for those who are into omar s and some of the scott grooves

straight up raw and heavy techno tracks from jena city. detroit minimal techno early days vibes on this hand stamped white label bizz. no further artist info, but these tracks deliver a proper work out for the dancefloor!

nice price deal !!! sinistarrs take on the sounds of his native detroit has landed him releases on goldies seminal metalheadz imprint and won the hearts of discerning drum & bass heads and general beat-lovers alike, combining the sonic qualities and raw aesthetics of detroit techno and electro with jungles schizo rhythms.
hit and hope present sinistarrs first non-dnb excursion in the form of the >cetra ep<. despite jumping tempos and styles, all 3 originals manage to remain coherent with sinistarrs catalog. the emotive synth chords, beefed up roland trs and human production ethic of 90s detroit are squeezed into the format of various current underground sounds in something altogether very unique.
at 135bpm, the title track cetra is drawn out progressive structure nods more to a classic rephlex cut than the majority of current club, or bass music with despite sharing a tempo and similar rhythms.
early dj suport from om unit, goldie, gerry read and dark sky

years after delivering a remix for booka shade in 2006, shinedoe makes her solo debut on get physical this winter, bringing with her a wonderfully fresh sound in the form of her transcendental ep. she takes us to the tops of mountains and then drags the deepenst waters. light is a deep mix of techno cascades and funk groove. we build up momentum with piano and driving percussion toward a climactic break, then pull you further into the vibe. transcendental brings a treat of dazed synth and organic percussion. a trip into the music brings us to the dark rooms of late night. we are entranced with thick bass and hypnotic repetition throughout the course of the dancefloor friendly track. next we are immediatly entrapped by the muffle of cosmic, under a thick sheet of foggy ambience. vocal cuts stab the air, setting the pace for a sudden bass groove. the track is deep, solid and very detroit.

hypnotic stripped sci-fi techno tracks proving there is unknown life to be seen through the looking glass. sci-fi techno tracks that tell a story. the ?through the looking glass? inspiration for the artist is the concept of the examination of the relationship between the observer and the tools used for the observation. the result is probably some of the sickest techno tracks we ve heard in a while! going somewhere between sahko and good old minimal detroit techno from mills and hood.

including remix by brian miller aka detroit people mover.
supported by: darko esser, lee holman, dvs1, jeroen search, jonas kopp, dimi angelis, paul boex, markus suckut, sebastian bayne, echoplex, go hiyama, miss sunshine, samuli kemppi, philippe petit ...

fantastic release by cn, also known as eod (check out his release on 03030 records!). retro futuristic electro tracks in the spirit of the detroit originals by this talented producer named stian gjevik from norway.

after ushering in a raft of releases from top talent over the last year that turned quite a few heads, we over here at thema thought it was time to assert our own opinions a bit more forcefully. we certainly appreciate all the support we garnered from the detroit drops courtesy of norm and terrence, and sliding over to the smallville end of the spectrum with rau and suburb certainly didnt lose the thread either. sometimes its easy to build a vibe on the backs of others rather than on simple merit though… with that in mind we have taken our own path since then, and the recent successes from beaner and laurine frost stand alone as the accolades keep rolling in. continuing on our outbound trajectory, we present the solo vinyl debut of gathaspar, the mysterious polish producer who has been making noise mostly in berlin and to the east.

summer edit featuring a special track for free parties, plus includes an uncommon track with overdrive percusions. brandcash has a real addiction for sophisticated synths, timetothink (purpose mix) seeks to go as far as it can bewith such sounds in a techno way, pushing the limit ... just before the core music.
whereas the planck constant mix is kicking a hypnotically lead-sound, turning detroit influenced at some moments. jayg05 ends with a very loud side b, focusing on 2 basic elements: kick and percussion. drummer 404 on side b features a real massive kick and saturating percussion. a sound you havent heard in a long time.

steve summers bangs out four new tracks on his analogous desires ep. summers takes his usual palette of analog machines and creates a new feel for the four tracks on this record. large juno basslines, dreamy string leads, and big roomy 707 hits analogous desires combines classic elements of chicago, detroit, and new york house sounds with some dreamy soundscapes.

der soul-jazz-sänger gregory porter aus detroit mit einer 12 inch auskopplung aus seinem für den grammy nominierten debutalbum water aus 2010. mit ausnahme einer limitierten mini-edition zum rsd 2012 erscheinen original und remix beide erstmals flächendeckend auf vinyl.

this is the 5th release in the now popular vinyl series personally compiled by detroit producer & dj terrence parker. this project features two very talented women from different parts of the world who have the love for soul music in common. the a side features the song finally with lyrics written, vocals arranged and performed by reno ka. reno ka is a soul singer originally from vienna/austria but now living in hamburg/germany. the b side features the song where do you want me with lyrics written, vocals arranged and performed by kelly gunn. kelly is a soul singer from detroit who currently tours as a background singer for the r&b artist kem. both tracks were produced & mixed by terrence parker to make another funky soulful classic tp release!

arcarsenal blablablabla... good music blablablablabla... detroit, chicago, berlin blablablablabla...

und wieder steht ein kleiner geburtstag im hause ostwind an. das dreissigste release namens >doertig< steht ganz im zeichen des detroit techno. auf der a seite gehen jules und jazper mit >zuversicht< geradewegs in richtung dancefloor. ein rollender groove und eine markant klassische hookline machen diesen track zu einem techno monster. auf der b seite begrüßen wir mit zoltan solomon einen neuen künstler aus budapest. seine >gesichtslose frau< ist ein analog produzierter dub techno track wie er im buche steht. wir danken zoltan für dieses geschenk.

frecher tcehhouse mit detroit note und john tejada remix

brilliant melodic brooks mosher tracks.... detroit flavoured, tipp

some proper quality house music on the 3rd and final part in the golden age trilogy by giles and martin aka the two armadillos. think larry heard, norm talley, delano smith and the likes! the a side once again is club track with a modulating, moody heavy, heavy bassline and lots of atmosphere. definitely one for big rooms but for deeper 5am moments with its strings and fluttering hypnotic keys. this has been going down a treat in both giles and martins dj sets for some time. >detroit dancer< has a jazzy scat drum programming, keys, plenty of atmosphere and sparkling synth solos. last up the downtempo musical and downright lazy vibes of >majestic< with its stand up bass, strings and keys play out and signal the final track of the trilogy of releases.

played by sven väth im boiler room! vinyl only! vinyl runs from the inner side to the outer side like the old nsc cuts from back in the days. pure detroit house and techno. this track was made possible by my good friends blake baxter >the prince of techno<, greg stafford from b.a.m and the soulful gospel singer quwona >dee dee< toney who truly loves the lord. santonio is very well known from his releases on kms or network. together with reese (kevin saunderson) he wrote techno history and delivered some of the most important techno tracks which tag the revolution of techno music. santonio licensed tracks to tresor records in berlin, react records, infonet, express, network, bpm recording, and random recordings in belgium.

detroits monty luke delivers full flavor musics seventeenth release, the bomb on bomb ep. other than being carl craigs right-hand man at planet e communications, monty luke has been building quite the reputation lately with solid releases on labels like planet e, mothership, and his own black catalogue imprint. the bomb on bomb ep consists of three originals that cross the boundaries from acid house to funky techno to four-on-the-floor downtempo. >in love with a dancer< is the eps total driver, with meaty synth stabs, teasing builds, and cleverly processed vocal treatments that scatter though the mix. >bomb on bomb< is a sly combination of classic-sounding acid house keys, pulsating rhythms, and a soulful vocal going on about a sexy lady. >13th city stranger< is a sleek, downtempo house track and one of the first things monty recorded after moving to detroit from san francisco. solid stuff all around from monty luke and full flavor music.

blank code records launches with its first release circle 1 by label artist mutate. circle 1 is the first in a series of releases by mutate and features remixes by drumcell, audio injection, and bas mooy. detroit has always had a definitive voice in the future sound of techno, and this debut release from blank code is a prime example of both the latest from detroit, and its international allegiances exemplified by three brilliant remixes from some of technos most accomplished modern artists.

following up after the mental drop by detroits master of repetition, population one, we have a new signing hailing from the land of the rising sun, helping us to set the standards for this new imprint— uncompromised techno funk! japanese producer imugem orihasam has spent the past 3 years slowly evolving. his early work on ilian tape and esperanza sounds like that of an already seasoned craftsman digesting detroit bit by bit, with a focus on lush textures and swooning eerie melodies. this past year has seen a spike in activity for imugem, with releases on patrice scotts sistrum recordings, berlins nsyde, and adam marshalls new kanada—all showcasing a more focused and exuberant approach that has sharpened his reflective compositions. with gem, imugem steps away from the supple melodies and tranquil atmospheres for a trip deep into the power plant.

the roots of proper detroit techno are wrapped all around this new m_rec ltd. release.madrid-based producer aikan drops three new tracks on this 12inch

killer techno!! gag reflex is one of those tracks that tears down the walls youll find yourself fist pumping to this one day at some obscure techno party! influences of early 90 s detroit techno all the way up to darkest & sweatiest corner in the berghain. gag reflex is a distorted throbbing stab heavy work out. the bottom end rolls along while the crashing hi hats juxtapose to create a sense of havoc. essential techno tool! on the flip angry dragon focuses its energy on the synth work. the overlaying 909 claps adds more aural pleasure rounding off the package in proper form. issued in limited hand stamped form - vinyl only!

limited 300 press / transparent blue 12 / hand stamped. this elegant house track has already been played by raresh and ricardo villalobos since last summer and is still being played by the pair so far this year. south american rhythms are melded to a stripped back detroit aesthetic to appeal to fans of either, or both

tireless producer, tronic boss and top international dj christian smith here steps up for his first release on plus 8. over the years christian has offered up a high volume and high quantity of techno inclined singles for myriad labels (bedrock, systematic, 100percent pure, soma), so it only makes sense he now finds himself on one of the scenes most reliable outposts for such material. the two track ep kicks off with house is house which is, as the name suggests, a little house-ier than the flip, but still deals in plenty of heavy bass weight and slick repetition. the devil is in the detail filtered, dark voices, rattling cowbells, washes of white noise synths and long, thin, forward looking pads - all of which are married to a mid-tempo groove. the more forceful indulge me then follows. taught kick drums start immediately as claps and subtle synth stabs swell in volume until they eventually fill out the whole airwaves. squirming behind are thin and icy steel lines until the first drop when the deliciously bouncy groove sets in proper. far from aping the usual detroit and chicago tropes, christian smith has once again crafted two classy dance floor joints that are not only exquisitely produced, but that bare all the usual hallmarks of christian smith, one of the most consistent producers in the game.

next neurotron. pure, deep detroit underground dub house/techno. strong limited! hand numbered, shrink wrapped. mastered by christoph grote @ dubplates & mastering, berlin. rare! only 1 copy per customer!! / nur 1 vinyl pro kunde möglich!!

ultraphat groovin tech house monster , incl norm talley remix.... more detroit rooted

this first release from the new stockholm based label romb is a versatile ep, stretching from classic detroit, eurotronic over to italo-house and ending up in the land of tr-707 sh-101 chicago. if you are old enough, you’ll hear these guys are all about analogue equipment.

this first release from the new stockholm based label romb is a versatile ep, stretching from classic detroit, eurotronic over to italo-house and ending up in the land of tr-707 sh-101 chicago. if you are old enough, you’ll hear these guys are all about analogue equipment.
pressing on golden coloured vinyl.

finest driven detroit minimal techno incl jewel kid remix!

marco bernardi is back on clone royal oak with a beautiful three track ep! tracks that are a nice blend of his roots in glasgow and detroit techno stirred into a nice personal outing that show his talents. the ep features slowly building tracks that keep the tension high with bernardis trademark melodies layered over basic house rhythms with a raw edge. the beauty and magic of electronic dance music captured by marco bernardi!

freaky bitches is the latest 12inch from glasgow underground. available in a limited edition, 200 only, numbered & hand-stamped & spray-painted release.