matthew dears audion project stands proudly at the intersection between art and hedonism, realised over a decade long dedication to powerful and relevant dance music. growing out of the vibrant diy detroit underground, audion and his contemporaries were free to feed off the energy reverberating from uk and european dancefloors, but singular in their desire to create their own sound and spirit. an audion release is techno in its purest sense - whether its pushing the bombastic limits, spinning the dancefloor out of control or elegantly toying with just a few sonic elements.

drawing influence from the seminal sounds of chicago, detroit and manchester, ethyene s work demonstrates a maturity which belies his years, a result of his early passion for production and fierce dedication to his art. featuring seriously tight production and easy grooves this ep is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and we are honoured to release it as the very first work in the kyoku collection. presented as a strictly limited edition vinyl with elegant album art and sophisticated design, this release is the perfect addition for any vinyl collection.

ltd 2016 repress - 3 select edits representing detroits hot pot night: a house edit of the undisputed truths *make your own heaven & hell right here on earth*, herb alperts *rise* with a little house treatment, & a baby makin edit of jose james *detroit love letters*.

for the eleventh vinyl release of the label, popcorn records is proud to welcome the detroit house veteran rick wade, after chez damier and aubrey the label seems to have moved into the big leagues with 5 tunes from deep house to down tempo with some rework of the hip hop and house french producer matsa and a remix of the main track your strength by the very gifted parisian new comer flabaire.

brill vinyl compilation with excellent detroit / deep house tracks

detroit wax presents the first ep of a series of three from the godfather of techno soul, eddie fowlkes. this first ep dw/0011, deep and classy, is a perfect introduction to the new direction eddie wants to take. four tracks that will bring you further into the groove, from a sweaty nightclub to a poetic walk in the woods. side a is designed as a wonder that starts with the perfect spell, sidea.(1)no worries, which creates a unique mood you want to listen to more and more. the second track sidea.(2)oriane is hypnosis itself like a long journey where dance lead to transe. side b is about dancing, first with sideb.(1)stella where the sound remind us of the classical french touch sound with the irresistible voice of eddie on top of that. the last track sideb.(2) imva is going through your body instantaneously and makes you want to let yourself carried by the music. a complete ep, which shows the versatility of the detroit artist, and will make you chilling as much as dancing!

three melodic detroit tinged tracks from chicago native zach lubin. also known for his outings on axis sublabel 6277 and kimochi. orlando voorn on remix duty.

coming up next on format is a new ep from the label s head honcho juan sanchez including remixes by jeroen search and andre kronert. the diffy ep marks juan s first format ep released under his own name, and it s definitely one that will turn heads on the floor. the original version of diffy and mirage reflect juan s trademarked minimal but hard-as-nails techno sound: staccato kicks, nervously rattling percussions and looped synth pulses make up the fundaments of both tracks, locking in all ingredients for proper techno clubbing.up first on the remix tip is renowned techno veteran jeroen search, whose remix of diffy is a chunky piece of stripped floor funk with subtle hints of detroit techno. following up is a rerub by andre kronert, who drops a beefy slab of mid-tempo techno that s particularly heavy on the dub side of things. 007 does have a license to kill for a reason, you know...

kevin saunderson s kms imprint is a label that should require no introduction. the motor city label has been a techno mainstay since it s inception in 1987. numerous detroit luminaries have released classic after classic on the labels hallowed grooves over the last 25+ years and its influence is still felt in contemporary dance music today. the idea behind the kms origins series is to shine a light on the lesser known cuts in the kms vaults as well as the classics that have given the label it s legendary status during its lifetime.

computer controlled records is a new vinyl only label from belfast, northern ireland encompassing the raw analogue sounds of chicago & detroit style techno, house and electro keeping a diy ethos with screen printed sleeves. get the first 2 releases from mark forshaw and chris moss acid for a special price!

kicking off this four track ep is one of yuri s most dynamic productions to date. wildly oscillating synths and snapping handclap-led house beats drive east west connection , while what starts out as an acid synth shifts through a cycle of changes before evolving into a detroit-style riff. both nervous arp and morning at home take the same palette of sounds into much deeper territory, touching base with electro funk and straight up jazz-fusion, highlighting yuri s versatile musicality and distinctive production style. modular is an older track of yuris - a non-stop ride through wonky, synthesized fusion with hypnotic keys and rolling drums.

leap is back! #006 of the catalogue offers two deep journeys by label operator a:lex on the a-side: “soul shower” cuts to the chase with dubby toms, shuffling hats, sharp-ass claps and an infectious warm synth progression that manifests that “body thang” referred to sample-wise. “long way to detroit” is a groover of a mpc-styled workout that stitches together various voices that comment on the city of cities all the while shuffling hard snares around a bubbling baseline - laid-back reminiscence guaranteed. the flip side features one hell of a funky jam entitled “places (live take)” ripped straight from a modular acid session conducted by the mysterious outfit richmond wagner. sparkling hats sprinkled over relentlessly warping bleeps and a thumper of a kickdrum will make crowds go off their heads during upcoming festival season as in any place alike.

news of the record first broke back in december, when omar-s, real name alex omar smith, contributed a three-hour mix for ra’s 500th podcast. the lp will be smith’s fifth full-length release, and arrives three years after his most recent album, 2013’s thank you for letting me be myself. like almost all of the detroit artist’s catalogue so far, the best lands on smith’s own fxhe records. it comprises 11 tracks, featuring collaborations with fellow motor city acts such as norm talley, ob ignitt and kyle hall.

based in his hometown of chicago, sought after dj, producer and remixer dj iz has been a staple of the worldwide house music scene for well over two decades spinning regularly at prestigious clubs such as rex in paris, fabric in london and sub club in glasgow to name a few over his illustrious career. dj iz now makes his fatsouls records debut with heavy new remixes of the track mind the gap—originally released on the highly acclaimed and well charted treasures of twilight compilation (fatsouls records) compiled by label founder dj said. the new remixes take us beyond the funky afro electro beats of the original track and bring into the forefront dj izs deep soulful baseline driven house style into the mix. dj iz tweaks, polishes and refines the minimal afro electro effects layered throughout the entire track to keep the vibe in check. mind the gap takes you on a journey from detroit to nigeria channeling the soul of fela.

brill deep groovin / jazzy detroit house mover

gari romalis and lello di franco - dreamin for the uninitiated, our man gary romalis is the unsung master of detroit’s house and techno scene. having djed across the motor city’s top venues for the last three decades, gary is somewhat of a seminal figure for many of detroit’s djs currently at the forefront. following a slew of high quality releases on various labels over the past few years, gary now unleashes that special flavour on us for skylax 142! he is not alone though. with him, he brings all round italian partymaker, and top selector in his own right, lello di franco. let me tell you, this duo’s collaboration is something to behold. throughout all 3 tracks on the record, gary and lello maintain the essence of what the detroit underground is all about, stripped back tracks with soul that never feel like they go ‘big’ for the sake of it. while dreamin (wanda mix) may be packing a big kick and power clap combo, it’s the elegantly filtered, jazzy sample that will leave you wishing that the track lasted forever. the vibe takes a dip right into the deep in detroit underground (beat dat mix). spacious pad synths alongside a mesmeric vocal carry us through. taking a step back up, afrobeat rounds off the ep, made with a solid toolkit of afro-centric samples.

stuntman mike is a guy with special taste for cars, women and especially music. in his car radio groove is allways present. here s a second part of what he prefers to hear when things get interesting. from motor city , a house legend like alton miller, gives us a gem with this detroit house sound. from the city of rising sun miruga makes an elegant, jazzy and groovy awesome track. and from spain two deep house masters. on the one hand jesus gonsev brings a tasty bass and juicy string. on the other hand ernie explores his dark side with this deep and dusk track. four great artists for this new soundtrack. mikes takes it out loud in his car. what are you waiting to do in yours? limited to 300 copies.

the first twelve-inch of the year from e c h o s p a c e features epic reworks of cv313 s now classic, -seconds to forever- released back in 2010. the first track is a killer dubbed out reversion by intrusion, for the dancefloor or the sofa, this is spaced out sonic submersion of the highest order. there s also 2 beautiful remixes from the brilliant rod modell (deepchord), those touched by his recent output on soma will have a lot to love here. gorgeous plumes of sound all lovely mastered and mixed down from 1/4- analog tape, cut and remastered by bazza (abbey road studios) at alchemy, london. sublime and beyond deep, another exquisite excursion transmitting from the other side of the galaxy. pressed onto 160 gram crystal clear wax

otake 007 is the debut from the born new polish project id ensemble. the release is called hollow ep and is authored by filip kaczmarek, self taught musician with technological attention to detail. it is one of few projects which filip runs in parallel although this one is heavily influenced by berlin sound exports. it was created as an expression of the need to break from the pattern, escape from the trademark. there are four tracks on the ep which are inspired by some detroit and berlin sounds, thus still having some special polish touch.

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-

the btrax records label is back after few years off, and we are sure that new ep will not disappointed you. we are very proud to put out 2 stunning tracks made by one of the label founder : ben men from paris - france.french electronic music scene activist since the early 1990s, ben men is a multifaceted artist, both dj, records dealer, producer and party promoter. since 2001, ben men s btrax parties are hosted at legendary rex club. co-founder of the label -btrax records” with releases of the legendary 7 scan from detroit, vince watson, electric rescue, scan x, julian jeweil, mr c... he was co-founder and manager of record stores statik and basement trax records from 1996 to 2002.just a quick description of the tracks, “the journey” is… as you can imagine, a musical journey track clearly dedicated to the label influences. landscapes of twisting textures, brooding melodics which embarks upon a stunningly trippy journey of it s own.“morning glory” a straight-up slice detroit-infused melodic techno, adds a tough drum line and sweeping touches, as his signature style shines through

known for his contributions for lumberjacks in hell, seven limited or black key records, giovanni is a talented musician/dj from south italy, producing music for over a decade now. for his faces records debut, gio is going deep, straight back to his latin/jazz roots with la dame et le conga and what u feel like. while paying tribute to the old ny/garage sound on tell you what i do cherry on the top, detroit legend rick wade offers a new take on the title track, crafting a magnificent deep mix of la dame et le conga recommended to every deep house fans and children of the drum

with a passion for disco, italo, chicago house and detroit techno patrizio cavaliere aka rocco universal has been collecting music for the last two decades and it’s these musical influences that have shaped his raw, tripped out disco/house production sound. ‘tiny islands’, his debut release for leng, is a real melting pot of rich melodies over a thick baseline and is a clear example of rocco’s passion for the dancefloor. with something as multi layered and deep as the original track it needed ray mang to add his trademark sound to the remix. here he goes straight for the jugular drawing out some of the loops and percussion leaving no mistake as to when this should be dropped on the dancefloor.

mono junks dum records has been dictating trends in the world of minimalistic techno since the 1990s, and its 34th release is as special as any. this one comes from label boss kimmo rapatti aka mono junk vs mesak, who is better known as fellow finn, tatu metsätähti, aka one half of mr velcto fastener and someone who has released on dexter & steffis klakson. together the pair serve up three mixes of their jam and an additional track. title track deep in my mind is a paranoid techno cut with freaky vocal riffs repeating the title as gurgling synth lines and sleek drums rumble below. twitchy synths and high pressure perc add to the hypnotic effect, and overall its easy to see this one making for some perfectly weird dance floor moments. the mix by mono junk is completely the opposite: in his hands it is a beat-less, serene and beautifully styled electro cut that takes you deep into brain soothing space. the electro mind version is then a full on electro jam, with plenty of aqueous synths and fluid lines all squiggling along in classic detroit style. final track sysdrum is back to the raw, with angsty drum lines, crisp and slapping snares and oodles of reverb all making for a brain frying trip.

raam is back with a killer ep where he moves deeper into his gritty and heavy soundscape. raam 004 is solid release with influences from both detroit and chicago. alvar is a straight up chord driven banger, with classic 909 drum patterns. on the flip you will find unfold, which is a warm, spaced out chicago track, reminiscent of boo williams. brink has that magic disco flair, woofing basses and sparkling pads create a shimmering atmosphere. this track is perfect to play whenever

repress 2016 - lofile records release number three represents the first solo 12inch of marbod, co-founder of lofile. turdus merula is a true declaration of love to the deep and warm sound of housemusic. the four detroit sound inspired tracks, including a remix of thomas stieler, come up with minimalist, romantic and impulsive grooves and combine rawness and beauty. this ep is an awesome deep dance floor bomb. enjoy.

the sixth release of the catalan label bons records comes signed by another kind of unknown (great) artist. we are talking about embezzlement society, a young producer from belfast influenced by producers like fast eddie, as well as pal joey or theo parrish. in the label of pau roca and gon he presents three cuts that go from the cheekiest hip-house (haters gon hate) to a classic raw-house vibe with a clear detroit flavour (mr. jons & stronger). furthermore, one of his mentor nowadays, the french artist fulbert (local talk, foul & sunk, rawthencity) remixes stronger and turns it into an exquisite techno-reinterpretation. vinyl only - 12” release! the benefits of the release will entirely be destinated to the syria refugees

own existence is a track from i-robots debut album, law of robotics. inspired by asimovs laws the album came out in 2008 and is now providing inspiration for a series of remix releases in the new year.

ob is back with two on-point detroit nailers! mixed by omar s and recorded at fxhe studio

ruhig comes back after one year with particles ep as first installment of a double ep on midgar. the record opens with particles, an atmospheric detroit influenced cut made out of synthlines dropping like voodoo spells, epic pads and fragmented beats. eddying follows up with a more direct approach to the dancefloor, 4/4 stomping beat and thin hi-hats backed by lasers and passionate ambiances. etere on the b-side gives the records an halfway breath, sounds like a late afternoon walk in the fields of a southern countryside village (with constructions going on somewhere nearby), before to start again with the sweet and eerie perle, where droney pinching drums are flooded by a swarm of dreamy fireflies. idiom to close the ep with a fast syncopated cut, showing the approach of ruhig to any form of musical expression and genre, far from traditional ambient or deep techno and going further, to reach out daring and more demanding levels.

the second release in a series of 12” records from scott ferguson. house tracks that were recorded in detroit during the late 90s early/realy 2000. previously unreleaseduntil now.

after a slew of solo releases and a few comps, marshall applewhite has teamed up with fellow detroit native kero to put together a 4 track collaborative effort that explores both the new sludge phenomenon and the more classic detroit techno/electro sound. within 4 songs the two have covered a wide base of musical information. comprised of 2 parts modular gear, 2 parts homemade reaktor patchwork, and 1 part raw machine funk, sewer tracks gives a good representation of each players musical aptitude.

the detroit wizard gari romalis is on fire again, this time with a bit more techno approach then we got normally got used to. -comeback- is a powerful and hypnotic techno/house hybrid which is sure to fill up the dance floor s around the world. word is bond ladies and gentlemen!

by now, we ve come accustomed to tabernacle records exploring the outer reaches of detroit-influenced techno, electro and ambient. even so, their latest outing from regular contributor jeremiah r is something special. beginning with the floatation tank-in-space ambience of chorus, calisto sees the producer laying down a whopping eight cuts that variously touch in drexciyan electro, artificial intelligence-era idm, and hard-to-define hybrids that confirm the intergalactic potential of electronic music. interestingly, the music is roughly equally split between horizontally inclined, beat-less explorations, surging dancefloor workouts, and the kind of mid 90s home listening fodder that sits somewhere in between.

dj soch presents the third volume of -kick tom & hi-hat-. the first track, * fight for love*, is a powerful raw groove in jacking style. when you least expect it, it turns into a dream traveling towards infinity, a poetic voice, the pad and the synth transform the track and take the dancefloor to another dimension, straight from mathematics recordings, giorgio luceri curates his remix, taking the arpeggio and buying a ticket for a techno trip to detroit, made of synths, pads and drums that remind us of carl craig productions. speaking of detroit, here comes * a friend from detroit* - it seems that dj soch know the way to our destination, with a super, detroit techno, stylish funk-bomb! vinyl only limited edition

we re glad to say welcome to renè for our second wax. with his residency@circoloco in ibiza since years, he had the chance to play at some of the best gigs in the world. his track anything has a unique touch, with a lot of warm and deep pads that match perfectly with bassline, doing a beautiful atmosphere. renè on the keys never fails, that s what we say! alessandro di maria aka sossa is another italian resident dj of circoloco in ibiza. he worked with a lot of amazing artists like mass prod, quenum, subb-an and many more, especially with his own label garbant wave. his track toga is what we call a trip, ranging from minimal beats to deep pads and chords. certainly this one makes the right job in the warm up! we re happy to have the young talent giacomo trevi in the b side. with releases on claque, superfiction, etruria and more, his track voyage has a powerful 909 groove, with an old school pads and some detroit influences in the chords.

james -j dilla / jay dee- yancey leaves behind an impression on hip hop that will last the test of time. a bridge between hip hop’s underground and mainstream, dilla’s contributions ranged from single handedly defining detroit hip hop as a founding member of slum village to providing his production talents to common, d’angelo, busta rhymes, erykah badu, a tribe called quest, the pharcyde, the roots, janet jackson and macy gray.

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!

finally available on wax, cv313 s classic -lost sequence- culled from the celebrated japan exclusive -live- double cd album released back in 2009. this was lovingly remastered by bazza @ alchemy mastering in london, paying close attention to every finite detail. this master has never sounded so good. on the b side there s a rare live version performed by intrusion at a loft event put on by the good folks over @ little white earbuds. this rare recording was reduced and stripped down, core traces of the original swim inside oceanic bass, and modulating frequencies creating an atmosphere all of its own. this is one for the heads.

the entity aka alex martin signs this four track ep, the second release of 30drop exopanets series. >unified theory ep< interweaves ways and ages, prisms and shapes to end up in an exquisite multiplicity. the proposal brings the listener to the melodic first generation of detroit techno with both cuts, >cinetica< and >te234<. discourse flows darker and more contemporary in >operator deck< while the machinery drives you to the dancefloor space in >beta test<. the entity takes control and shows his skills with >unified theory ep<.

essential repress action from the monkey bar records, hinode & patrice scotts the hustlers ep from 2013 will get a limited transparent red vinyl repress, dont snooze... the first release of the label will be provided by hinode & patrice scott. mario and matteo are a talented italian duo based in berlin since a year. lovers of everything analog, their productions combine both the old and todays sounds but with the dancefloor as a common denominator. ranging between detroit and chicago, the release remains true to the monkey bars identity whos been highlighted in barcelona by being faithful to these roots. patrice scott doesn t need presentation, the detroit-based producer closes the ep with a beautiful track that reminds of early sistrum. smooth and deep detroit house for the lovers of ps. limited to 250 copies, vinyl only

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 -

descendants of the deep kick off with the hot from chicago to detroit vol 1 series showcasing masterful trax from jordan fields, vincent floyd, leandre & the grand finale detroit dubz featuring mike huckaby by norm talley known for incredible works on third ear, track mode & dockside. limited.

following up the fantastic summer re-release of upsetting keys “empathy” ep, path records follows with its first new catalogue number since 2006. path 008 marks the return of artist fate 258, whose 1999 “why 2k” path 001 ep has been a hotly sought after item on discogs. the three-track ep contains two exciting new mixes of cult classic techno track “the path”. the a-side version “path to hell” is the harder of the pair, a dark edgy journey into the unknown with shuffling 808 rhythms providing much of the melody. “path to heaven” slows the groove down and adds warm juno pads throughout the mix for a very deep detroit flavored techno style. on the final track “heaven or hell” sort of a broken beat downtempo piece, sparse vocals and bladerunner samples mix to complete the dystopian concept. these mixes of “the path” are considered pre-mixes, as they were completed in 1998 before the original release of path 001. fate 258 is a project from brooklyn producer reade truth, known for his work over the last decades on labels such as planet e, sonic groove, n-syde, wurst and strictly rhythm to name a few. limited to 250 worldwide, with the first 100 including full black and white cover art.

ten releases it is now for batti batti records and to mark this milestone we are delighted to present the second in our atmospheres series. featuring once again artists old and new to the label, the ep very much takes its cue from the spirit of the first atmospheres release.

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.

new music from k-hand, the first lady of detroit techno, is always a welcome sight, especially when its on her own highly regarded acacia label - one sided

2015 black repress! since the climate has slightly changed during the last years, its hard to talk about real winter in the northern hemisphere. however the world feels a bit colder these days. to keep your hearts warm, etui records has opened the winter camp again. artists from australia, italy and germany are delivering a musical fireplace of dub and deep techno. can dub techno sounds happy? of course! melbournes silver ash opens the vinyl edition of this years etui winter camp and spreads some dubby chord funk across the dancefloors with his meranti. dresden based dandytracks of vekton tell part 2 of their dubstories about us. on the flip side etui records label head insect o. shows his love for hypnotic driven techno in his kondor and new italian artist drafted proves in his ascending that detroit techno and minimalism have been always a great combination. may the world feels a bit warmer with this.

we are proud to announce the double lp edition of echospaces phase90 project, lovingly remastered by bazza (abbey road studios/thom yorke) @ alchemy mastering, london. features unreleased new material and beautiful silk screened metallic sleeves and art direction from the very talented lindsay todd of firecracker recordings & house of traps. the entire album was bounced down to 1/4- analog tape prior to remastering to preserve the integrity of the masters. this project was deeply inspired by the possessive quality of supernatural textures, field recordings and found sounds conducted at the calvary cemetery. there is something quite haunting in the underlying tone of these recordings, an ominous feeling not for the fainthearted. -illuminati- celebrates the progression of the soul, a concept which stems from metempsychosis. the material on this album can be interpreted as sinistral--dark, heavy due to the hardware and its currencies emitted by its source--the phase 90. an acidic dream of transliminality, this is the first phase90 project to materialize in its essence, until now. limited to 500 numbered copies.