re-release: released in 1993, the technology ep appeared on the start of a re-establishment of electro music and a beginning for the direct beat label. that would be a constant reminder of where to see aux88 material come to light. -technology- carried the aux88 brand onto radio, mainstream club and dance parties...become a sought after 12- by a band that proclaimed its sound as electro/techno . the techno bass mix is the original track, (now for the first time available) rhythm mix is a different animal on its own... within the track you can hear the growth of what would become the sound of emerging aliases in years to come and the use of distinct voices/vocals. with both versions from the original studio recordings in 1993, listeners will be treated to a major bonus point in the birth of the aux quadrant of projects to come. designed for a well-deserved space on the global dance floor.

aux88 bass magnetic re-issue 1993-2018. back by popular demand, the same unique spirits that brought forth the sound of detroit streets and turned it into the futuristic soundscape known as techno-bass , the original members have collaborated to re-issue their catalog 25+ years later. starting with their 1st double pack lp, bass magnetic (considered to be a mesh of influences between miami bass and detroit techno), aux88 established themselves in an effort to stay true to their roots in the streets and the clubs creating their own genre into a global dance culture. after the release and production of their own documentary ( aux88-portrait of an electronic band ), the group celebrates its now classic recordings. harkening back to its first days on cassette tape to revive a future generation of vinyl aficionados. aux88 s bass magnetic = classic detroit electro.

two soul classics from sir joe quarterman back on 7 inch vinyl.

detroit, 1993. the burden brothers, known for their octave one project and 430west record label, start a new sub label called direct beat. it was created to release the techno electro sounds of inner city detroit. in 1995 the label was in full effect and released music produced by friends such as tommy hamilton, keith tucker, mad mike banks, will web and them self.
now 15 years later we know that direct beat was one of the big influences on how electro and techno is today. together with underground resistance, axis, m-plant in detroit and some like minded people in europe and artists such as drexciya, aphex twin, autechre and dopplereffekt it changed the way people looked at techno... it broke away from the dominant 4/4 kick and brought back the funk and emotion that disappeared once house and techno became popular and mainstream music in the early 90s.
we are happy to bring back direct beat records by making some of its classics available for a new generation. this is a part of techno music history we may not forget about! especially in these days that people consume more and more of the format tracks. this shows that emotion, passion and energy creates much more then just a dj tool... it creates tracks that become part of peoples life! and not for just one or two months in your i-pod... but for the rest of your life in your record collection! timeless classic collection... must have!

well, well, well… d.classics returns again to spread the funky good news… whatever you want to call funky: sometime pure funk, sometime heavy soul, sometime discofied, sometime electro-ish, even sometime 80s… but sure its funky ! so here we are, on a journey proposed by non-else than parisian sensation dj almost. after years (and we mean yearsss) of heavy activism behind the wheels of steel, almost agreed to share with the world some of his own heaviest re-edits. a side, get straight to the core of two of his 80s fave, stripping them down to the clubiest, most mixable parts. boy! how deep are those bass & beats? perfect peak hour, decerning crowd s dancefloors! b side lurks more into the p-funk direction, with a huge classic winner, full of moog-ish bassline, female choir background voices, and deep dark male gimmicks. well, 3 more classics brought back to you by the dclassics posse

new full length from seminal industrial band meat beat manifesto (aka mbm). led by sound sculptor and producer extraordinaire jack dangers, mbm is continually evolving. its tenth album pushes musical boundaries further than it has before, creating a masterpiece of electronica and dubstep. meat beat manifestos constantly evolving musical invention has generated a long string of influential futuristic classics, including such tracks as god o.d., psyche out, helter skelter, radio babylon, edge of no control and its the music. the single, prime audio soup (from the album actual sounds and voices) was featured in the sci fi fantasy blockbuster the matrix and on its platinum selling soundtrack.

phillys double exposure have undoubtedly earned the title of disco legends, their music has long been part of the heartbeat with numerous classics under their belts. their mighty release ten per cent was the first commercially issued 12 single and subsequently ushered in the notion of the format as a go to in the clubs and among djs. originally thought of as a fad in a world where the 45 was king, this 12 release unknowingly changed the direction of dance music and music promotions practically overnight. disco history indeed.

roberto rodriguez is a helsinki-based dj, producer, radio host and music director. having started making music at the age of 12 in 1987 and starting to dj a few years later, roberto can be called a true veteran. he has released over 50 original releases and 60 remixes including - now-classics like *ride with me*, *besomebody* and *oxymoron*. his vast catalog includes releases on labels such as compost, freerange, delusions of grandeur, room with a view, fina and eskimo. just to name a few.

2012 sees detroit label, kms records, celebrating its 25th anniversary.

fame and zouk imprint owner mischa daniels has chosen his direction. the only way is up! with the success of his another place still fresh in memory, hes now hitting back hard with all that mattered. the original vocal sample comes from a memorable classics: de nuit- all that mattered, which had its first released in 2001. more than 8 years later, with the steady beat, the shivering vocals and a hypnotizing synth on top, this mischa daniels remake is about to break down the house and tear down the clubs. all that mattered wont easily be forgotten. dj support: steve angello & ingrosso: on it! supporting this new track of mischa! tom novy: looks really good to me! john dahlback: support!