carl craig needs no introduction, he has been at the forefront of the international techno scene for over 20 years and has amassed a truly enviable back catalog of releases utilizing various pseudonyms and collaborating with many different artists during his stellar career. one of the detroit natives most enduring and popular guises has been his paperclip people project which has been active since 1991. country boy goes dub was originally released in 1996 on the seminal paperclip people long-player the secret tapes of dr.eich. its blend of samples, metallic drum machines, 808s, guitar loops and serious dubwise tendencies made it stand out instantly. as with a lot of craigs legendary productions it had that otherworldly swing, an incessant groove and a melding of various styles, sounds and influences informing its spirit.

achterbahn d amours machinefunk opus, odd movements gets reworked with 4 sonically diverse remixes. detroit don marcellus pittman kicks things off with a massive, unsettling flip of holy roman empire. the italian producer chevel is up next with a virtuosic take on the lps title track. his cubist, artfully restrained version ends with over a minute of icy techno snap. convextion, as well, chooses to hold back for maximum impact, infusing the moody passagen with subdued electro bounce. finally, sw. imbues the duos konigstr with dubbed-out breakbeat pressure, occasionally allowing the original acid line to seep through a skittering rave rhythm.

after his 2013 ep *blunt run* as mgun, detroit based producer manuel gonzales is back on berceuse heroique with *full frontal*. b-side track *blowout* is a collaboration with ramon ramirez.

compuphonic aka maxim firket is a multifaceted producer and dj from liege, belgium, who was raised on a well-balanced diet of classical music, early electronics and industrial variants from kraftwerk to front 242, and the revolutionary soundwave that swept over from detroit, michigan. hence, maxim did not only grow up to become a skillful violoncellist, but also a producer with a unique approach, blending his various sources of inspiration into one intelligent mix of old-school electro, house and minimal stylings.

slow town records has really picked up the pace this year, delivering essential 12- singles from riccio and qx-i, amongst others. here, they round of 2014 with an ep of positively edible deep house from fouk man hans peeman. in typical peeman fashion, there s plenty of soul to the liquid beats and rich chords of -prologue-, while -monologue- is an attractive saunter through classic detroit deep house with the restless energy of a chicago production. mr k-s remixes the title track, delivering a heavily percussive version that sounds like a plea to head towards the dancefloor, pronto. a touch darker and altogether heavier, it offers an excellent alternative to peeman s eyes-wide-shut original.

growing up in metro-detroit, and having recently played on the made in detroit stage at this years movement festival, you would have a fair idea of what to expect from appian. indeed, the influence of the motor citys signature sound on much of the burgeoning talents output is unmistakable. yet appians forthcoming release *chatter ep* on fina records is a testament to his varied and experimental production style, a distinctive sound borne out of inspirations as varied as funk, experimental electronica, disco, 80s stuff, early house, and aphex twin

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from the moment you hear the first warm pads you know this is going to be an epic journey. not really. here is some more repetitive, machine bass music for djs to play loud & dancers to freak to. featuring vocals from mutado pintado (nyc), paris brightledge (chicago) & dj genesis (detroit)

the fourth release of the white flower belongs to mental resonance, the rising techno star of argentina. he already signed in the past with the dark part of the label. this time he is back with a huge dance floor techno bomb in translation and another track more in his normal detroit flavors style. echoes from other space.to end with it mr. craven signs the remix which tries to go deeper in the deepness and darkness concept of the original. an odyssey of more than 10 minutes that will make move more than one warehouse.

limited copies, vinyl only release, john heckle with pounding detroit infected techno madness

new ex aequo release, this time from irish producer colin mckeown aka the parallel. he delivers 3 pieces of music , mixture of classic techno & detroit vibes.

next up on the clone crown series and hailing from the post-industrial city of nancy, france, is bad boy and multi-instrumentalist funkateer gary gritness aka slikk tim, bringing us the adventures of gary gritness chapter 1. spread over two separate 12inches, gary delivers a cyberfunk joyride with 9 shit hot instrumental electro funk tracks with a cinematical feel, blending nowadays influences from the streets of detroit, oakland and atlanta around his trademark soulful sound.

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hand stamped white label - limited to 200 copies - vinyl only ! john beltran, class of 69, is one who have surfed the musical scene for the last 20 years with unforgettable and unclassifiable tracks. detroit techno, jazz, ambient and electronica have all been part of beltran s career, just like the unchartered territories which are released here with soul research. lunata, with it s 3 tracks, is a record which brings back classic 90s detroit, enriched with soft and enveloping memories. a jump into the future with influences from the past.

second part of the sold out album finding purpose produced by the dublin based artist dave hargadon, also know as the half part of the project slowburn. again house sounds from chicago, detroit and via the hague with strong melodies and heavy drums!

lobster theremin debut yet another young berlin talent in the form of the electro and new wave future-son privacy. drawing on a rich heritage of detroit and dutch staggered soundworks and beat engineering, privacys debut is a spectral reminder of the power of the swung beat with roaring synthesizer mechanics and industrial leanings all present and correct.

be as one is once again showcasing the talents of a young and bright producer with a promising career ahead of him. yotam avni’s unique approach to music didn’t took long to be noticed and brought onboard by the be as one crew. yotam debuts on the israeli label with an ep that reflects how he sees techno: dark, raw, pumping, relentless with ur sleeping on the a side emotional melodic, driving with the detroit inspired better days on the flipside. timeless techno once again on bao.

wunderblock records is proud to present the new 12-inch sublabel wrltd. the limited edition vinyl series will be distributed worldwide by triple vision. the first release on vinyl is deadtroit ep from unstoppable techno machine energun. after their successfull previous digital release on our label now they delivered three incredible dark post-detroit techno stompers with the trippy atmospheric dubbed out remix from wunderblock.

after dancing with hnny under the disco ball and staying up late listening to mella dees warehouse tracks its time to go visit detroit with esa.

originally released as a highly sought after limited white label, leftroom now releases the immutable ‘cultural variance ep from dj bone, comprising two original choice cuts from the detroit producer

dan mela & dodi paleses what ever not reach release number 6 presenting here the super talented marco erroi aka goldfinger (also co-founder of common series). an ep going from the electronic deep influences of the m.t.s to the detroit raw sound of housemate.

three is the number, basement toolz the titel. once again rat life records is taking mickey on a night out to the sewer. here are two tracks made by credit 00 with a borrowed tr 909 drum machine. side a is called korg the groove, as the title already reveals, its inspired by a classic detroit techno cut. can you tell which one it is? on the flip side you will find 909ish, one drum machine and one synthesizer, which is not much but all you need and more, plus there is extra noise on the clap to amplify your face slapping pleasure.

we have the honnor to receive for the first time a producer who really bring his own way of doing techno today and influence many techno artists, dusty kid, with 3 pure techno killers, hot and dark power techno in the same time with a detroit feeling or sound we listen to at berghain.

the third in a row of split releases by the hague based bakk records is answered by mgun (manuel gonzales) and halvtrak. detroit local mgun already proved to be one of the more talented new producers and this time delivers a true trunk full of funk. the laser sword synths whip through the big space of the roomy kicks and the snare hits the nail on the head, a guaranteed floor filler. crossing the atlantic towards finland / helsinki, halvtrak shares a journey into his forming yet already signature sound. a smooth sailing analog track with trippy acid sounds - a perfect fit for both those during peak time as the early morning racers. sleeve and label are screen printed and 50 copies come with additional screen printed artwork by mgun.

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if youre going to launch a label, it pays to hit the ground running with your first release. thats exactly what the people behind falstaff have done with this impressive debut. it features tracks from longtime pals max d and hashman deejay. the formers track, shoegaze, continues the washington d.c producers recent trend of delivering tracks that defy easy categorization. this one is a blend of ghetto-tech, deep house and dreamy chords, with cut-up samples of various descriptions riding an urgent groove. hashman deejays samba is a little more orthodox, sitting somewhere between deep detroit techno and humid samba house. its a thing of rare beauty.

long established detroit talent keith worthy traverses a fine line between deep, bumpy house and raw techno on his debut double album, the price of non-conformance. t.p.o.n.c. is a conceptual project that takes you on a virtual walk through the streets of detroit. from a musical standpoint, the sound and feel of t.p.o.n.c. aligns with worthy’s own dna, a complex blend of house and techno, and all while incorporating a degree of fantasy into every composition. always striving to create his own path, and never allowing everyone else’s “norm” to become his influence, worthy really excels in this long player format. in total, t.p.o.n.c. consists of 14 tracks (including 8 songs and 6 interludes) all crafted to convey a vision of what non-conformance looks and sounds like. t.p.o.n.c. has range, from the boom-bap of the drums to the unorthodox patterns and key structures, this project evokes a sense of individualism that often gets lost in todays modern world of musical proliferation. in true detroit fashion, and in tandem with the spirit of aesthetic audios own mantra, t.p.o.n.c. maintains, the rule is there are no rules.

thats what we call house music! simon ferdinand is back with his 3rd ep for night drive music. deep and moody, raw as f... mixup between new york, detroit and chicago. 180 gramm vinyl. shrinked.

strong detroit influenced techno ep, feat. remixes by steven tang, stojche & vidinovski

with all the negative media surrounding detroit and its inhabitants, this hard hitting ep from urs alone raises some disturbing issues about responsibility, commitment, faith and honesty from the very institutions that teach these same values. this is a sonic question!

the first installment in the vinyl edition of the thema compilation strength in numbers finds the new york label reaching into its deepest corners to deliver four psychoactive cuts for the most discerning of djs and dancers alike to lose themselves in. norm talley has been a mainstay of the detroit electronic music scene since the mid 90s, and the sublime, pad-enriched tones of *space talk* perfectly sum up the mysterious soul he has made his name on. damien k. sahri shares the a side with talley, and despite being a newer talent previously seen on little helpers and adltd, his slender and immersive everything joint stands up to comparison with the caliber on this record. pressing on white colored & black marbled vinyl.

stalwart label tsuba continues its journey into eclectic musical territory with its next full-length project, *buy the ticket, take the ride*, the outstanding debut lp by english dark and dirty disco champion craig bratley. the double vinyl lp comes in a jute tote bag with download code included.
dj support from ewan pearson, erol alkan, justin robertson, damian lazarus, severino (horse meat disco), matt walsh, jacques renault, headman, mugwump, pete herbert, brett johnson, nathan detroit ...

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back to the days of classic chicago sounding tracks delivering the true essence that only an original roland tr808 and sh101 can bring! this record has classic and jack written all over it! soultek (sound shift detroit - part of echospace the combined efforts of deep chord and himself) comes together with chicago based josh werner! werner has co produced with the likes of dj sneak on force inc, adam marshall and traxx of dirty criminals (dj hell s gigolo label). here is a sound ripper for those needing a chicago fix!! limited edition

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deep percussive detroit style house with dreamy piano blue notes on the a-side, while the flip holds a more jacking tune with abstract piano chords

on her 2nd album steffi recalls classic, landmark detroit electro, while creating modern, retro-futuristic sound

legendary finnish electro pioneers mr velcro fastener return after a very long absence with this long-awaited and much-anticipated ep on cyber dance records. full of the same funked-out, quirky and fresh futuristic sounds that brought them instant recognition in the 90s electro underground the tku ep sounds like the innovative duo never went away, effortlessly picking up where they left off. brinkkala opens proceedings with their classic signature brand of detroit-meets-finland robotic funk jamming, while the next track bridge over nothing delivers harder and punchier rhythms deftly topped with layers of spaced-out chords and shimmering noises - and a relentless bassline that builds and progresses the grooves to alien dimensions of sheer electro brilliance. the sonic assault continues on side b with ologrammed , a pulsating monster of a track that pushes the velcro fastener sound into ethereal realms that evoke the likes of technasia or the hacker in their mid-90s heyday. the ep closes with johnny s wood , a funked-up, jazzed-out and upbeat adventure over-brimming with robotic positivity and electronic optimism. copies are limited of this essential purchase for die-hard electro connoisseurs everywhere, so don t be slow as they re sure to go!

born to trinidadian and finnish parents in sweden, jean-louis huhta took an early interest in percussion punk, african, disco, dub, detroit techno and chicago acid were all early sonic influences. couple these genres with an interest in percussion, drums, synthesizers and skateboarding and you are half-way into describing the sound of dungeon acid.

this ep is the second ep of a 2 records series, by steve romani aka db_24 on his own label modular machine records, pressed as limited edition white vinyl, following mmr03 (urban maze ep). the two records follow the 4 urban works eps released on ac records. this one features 3 detroit electro tracks per side, built around the 2 parts *the quest* and *modular machine*. *automatic* is dedicated to old school electro. made with hardware vintage machines for analog sound lovers in the tradition of former detroit electro.

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glorious and epic two tracker vinyl for bosconi records, this time by our favourite detroit techno duo the oliverwho factory. we used to be big fans of their madd chaise works and latest rush hour and planet e were awesome, but that percussive sound was different from what we knew from their past. we wanted them to give another chance to their more jacked out musical side in memory of the two masterpieces (and bosconi soundsytem favourite waxes) those were >the rhythm< and >the rain 5th wave<, and so we proudly got another timeless, soulfull, spacey and futuristic techno anthem called >take me away< darryl with his magic hands has created an ultra effective combination of energetic and groovy pumpin kick with a tight funky bassline substaining an upbuilding layers of dreamy synths and stormy noises while the voice of lashone gives that unique colour and atmosphere to the track that all the oliverwho fans love, dictating their original trademark sound. on the flip, takin inspiration from tama sumo panorama bar mix samplin the ow, we got an upbeat version of their slowmotion gem called >together<, that this time, thanks to altered states re touch of darryl and shone has become a proper and fat techno arena bomb, now just for the pleasure of absolutely everybody. you wont miss it, for sure

from the depths of the detroit underground, black catalogue presents md. this 5 track ep is just a small glimpse into the soul and versatility of this artist. deep, futuristic soul from another dimension. and it is just the beginning. another winner from monty lukes label.

cowboy rhythmbox are nathan gregory wilkins and richard x, latest signings to phantasy. coming together to create their own singular strain of music for dancing, they draw on a collective love of outsider house, bargain bin cut-outs, hard drive debris, rudimentary jack trax, obscure tv themes, euro disco, ebm, detroit techno, the smith & wesson model 3 and horses. we got the box brings to life the playground game of repeat-a-word-until-it-sounds-weird, pushing and pulling a disembodied voice by milliseconds to create a hypnotic mind episode. on the flip rattle takes off where their debut track shake left off, a devastating barrage of industrial drums and frenetic chants. the vinyl ep comes with download code.

rick wade from detroit drops a new ep on modelhart. featuring 2 tracks with deep house. taboo is a uptempo deep jam and kordeography is a slow track with a deep detroit beatdown vibe.

remixes coming from don williams, johannes volk, e.r.p. (aka convextion) and traumprinz.dial records present the second part of efdemins decay versions. with a pure detroit electro version of decay e.r.p. aka convextion starts the second episode of efdemin remixes followed by a rough bouncer by mojuba boss don williams. johannes volks remix of parallaxis lets the efdemin starship discover the sound of foreign planets. back on earth traumprinz deliver a true 90ies style rave hit – goosebumps all around!

portland producer strategy is back with two unique house cuts. his wide range unique music is released from 100% silk, kranky and endless flight. a side, >luna< is very unique sound which is difficult to categorise. but if we say, it is like detroit techno remix of synth pop ... b side, >the saga< is his trade mark dubby house sound but bit more gorgeous and uplifting.

having taken a break from releasing on the basic grooves imprint, shane linehan returns to his native label with a straight up house music two tracker. side a meditate on this takes inspiration from detroit styles. moving chords, slammin claps and a chopped up scat style vocal is what s on offer here. the b side -the unintentional dub is a stripped back eeh, dub true to the original bg style.

after their featuring on kyle halls boat party ep, the bologna based duo nas1 join the bosconi family with a lush six tracks vinyl strongly influenced by contemporary detroit house. a side starts with the chuggin and moody beat of -black coffee-, then continues with the stomping and sexy midtempo of -i don t mind- and ends with the more mysterious, electro boogie raw jam of -dallas vertical roll-. on the flip we find the slapped roadhouse blues of madturkey followed by the twisted gifted & blesseds re-interpretation of -i don t mind-. the ep ends with the melancholic and soulful textures of the shuffle groover -hoarse presence-. tasty!

asoks scenery imprint continues to go from strength to strength, with the boss man following up bantam lions recent recollections ep with a single of his own. hunter is undoubtedly the liverpool-based producer s strongest track yet, with woozy, soft-focus chords and alien electronics riding a dusty, analogue-rich groove. as with much of the labels recent output, there are distinct hints of mood hut, future times and mister saturday night. experienced producer versalife reworks the title track, turning it into a blissful chunk of drexciya-style electro. flip to the b-side for cabal, an ultra-deep and occasionally discordant concoction, and the fuzzy, detroit-influenced bounce of millennium 2.2.

ltd 2014 repress !! jared wilson is keeping the acid alive in detroit. ghettoblaster is jareds second release on his label 7777. this love, is a slower deep track with haunting 303 bassllines and a a voice chanting this love. the title track, ghettoblaster is a jacking stomper for the floor. last two, is a very nice chicago influence acid beat track. our favorite is the intens this love with amazing 303 which sounds like aphex twin doing chicago house.

for legworks first outing, we ve recruited a seminal techno-soul producer from dallas, texas, who prefers to stay in the shadows, remaining nameless(ish). that said, anyone who s serious about detroit techno know s his work on matrix, down low, and most receintly delsin.