only vinyl !! ljudverket is an audio imprint from finland. the platform was started as a channel to release sound inspired by and connected to the contemporary art scene. we are not following any specific path nor do we have any boundaries set, yet we aim to release our own vision of sound as contemporary art. driven by lifetimes dedicated to exploring sound, our releases can meet the public in clubs, galleries and living rooms.

the recent advance 1-sided 12 inch featuring the vakula and oe remixes is now sold out and out of print (never to be repressed). now you can get the full release. this 12 inch features 4 different, but excellent mixes of this track from lusty zanzibars first ep for glenview records. the original is a groovy, feel good synth driven instrumental cut. volta cab gives it a rough house edge, vakula goes for an acid house vibe and oe drops a driving, dark house mix. excellent!

manhattan 85 is a funk driven affair of disco-led house. dabbling in a melange of sounds from classical strings to techno bleeps and vocal samples, the build-up to some complex layering is arranged seamlessly into feel-good, tuneful house that will lift any room.

as a man well versed in the moves of the old-school, fabio monesi launches his albion imprint with the immaculately executed styles of 623, full of sexy 90s synth notes and crisp, pumping beats. washerman brings a more rugged style on his remix of the tune, dropping in some cheeky and thoroughly familiar samples, while the melody wobbles around an amorphous scale. the peephouse finds monesi reaching back to the soothing organ tones of the dx7, with a gentle and piano-driven throw down that stills carries plenty of heft for the floor. rio padice steps up for another remix of 623 and spreads a strange and nervous shape-shifter of a late-night jam, scattering the vocals like confetti and nudging the drums out of joint on a whim.

four deadly cuts of timeless, jackin house and deep techno professionalism. och returns to his autoreply home with a new series of split 12s inviting a diverse group of producers to share a slab of wax. for the a side he opens with >deltic< which sets the mood with tough yet soulful chicago vibes. ochs second contribution is >freeze-thaw< showcasing a deep, hypnotic groove alongside powerful sub-bass, lush female vox with dreamy analogue pads that bridge the gap between artistic creativity and memorable club versatility. on the flip side its romanian all-rounder, the model, who has previously graced premium labels such as traum schallplatten and international dj gigolo. here he delivers two ultra-phat workouts in the form of >dungeon man<, an infectious chord driven floor-burner and >stancuto< a stripped back, percussive take on the same theme demonstrating his emerging new warehouse sound with just the slightest salute to echocord or dehnert...

heavyweight producer mri met we:two and this ep reveals the first piece from their # 001 series. a side track sams detonator lives up to its name a 100 percent. be careful, because this track will make the dancefloors detonate. with each subsequent play, you notice more and more melodies, beats, instruments.. fresh and modern techno at its richest. killer percussions come midway and build up the sound explosion. you are left with a sense of sweet anxiety and an adrenaline rush. matador on the flip is a killer, peak-time track and its bassline will be sure to induce some serious convulsions on dance-floor as well as the a1 did. last but not least theres track 3 – jack & lumber whos driven by an unstoppable beat. all in all a release on resopal to play and play and play, ah, yeah ... and play

it is with great pleasure to announce the first jet jam single, which comes in the form of a collaboration between star slinger and sound pellegrino founder teki latex. together they have created a tune you will be iding at the club in no time. featuring tekis screwed-down lyrics over slingers soca-snare-driven house production. the superb renaissance inspired artwork is by michaela selmani. one of the founders of jet jam.

japans rhythm of elements return with another e.p. that display their versatility and belief in the many forms that soulful music can take. >tribe #3< contains the classic rhythm of elements combination of dj uchikawas firing electronic beats alongside virtuoso piano playing by makoto kuriya, plus bass by incognitos francis hylton. the track is a tribute to the late departed detroit electronic music artist aaron carl who sadly passed away last year. continuing the detroit connection, rick wilhite has been working with the likes of theo parrish and moodymann for years, and his remix of >tribe #3< provides an audio beatdown, stripping the whole thing down to its rawest elements, and supplying the hard and the smooth in perfect balance. >blow< is another journey into a percussive horn driven groove for the dancefloor. rhythm of elements provide the remix, layering the musical elements like flavours in a delicious cake. finally, >meditation bath< (loftsoul 2012 mix) takes the pace right down for this beautifully relaxing slow burner. close your eyes and let it flow over you.

london based club night and freshly formed label sub skank kick off with the first of three various artist limited 12 inches, guaranteed to annihilate any bass driven dance floor.

bergerac releases are few and far between. just 3 singles and one album since september 2010, all self penned by label boss red rack em. he has pushed his hybrid sound of woozy deep house and arid bass driven garage techno into the hearts and minds of the scenes elite including four tet, mike huckaby, mcde, magda, move d and axel boman. the 4th release introduces a new artist and sound to bergerac, seetheroad is a mysterious outsider with an impeccable techno pedigree. words are kind of useless when quality of this depth is on offer.
early dj support from kyle hall, ame, axel boman and hunee.

2x12 lp inclusive cd version + 2 bonus tracks.
ulfo is the debut album by map.ache. a selection driven by determined chords carrying tears of optimism. presenting 10 tracks as shelter for hope, decorated with the shadow of a white rose in a mirror of silver.

wars/when i feel is juk juks third 12 release for nommos lead tune wars is pure winter melancholy driven by dark rhythms and brooding basslines, occasionally broken down with celestial synths. slick, enigmatic and moody, a hard one to pin down but easy to get lost in. in contrast when i feel is an irresistible piece of minimal garage house. big kicks and crisp highs are punctuated with reversed strings. all this is scattered with juk juks signature vocal manipulations.

andreas saag returns to local talk with a follow-up to his back to life ep, this time he has invited longtime friend and studio partner cazuma mori, together both of them offers the local talk fans house music with a distinctive production technique. >nostalgia< is a warm stomping basement beats floor-filler, with a fat bassline tempered by rising chord textures, smartly coordinated with the pulses in the track. both saag & cazuma showcases their skills in tackling slower bpms too. the b-side >cant hide it< comes with intricate keyboard work and deep atmosphere that is driven by an appealingly on-point house bassline. the track picks up a new elements at just the right moment to keep you on board the whole 8 minutes. there is no messin around here, just pure deep house from local talk.

londons dogmatik label goes from strength to strength and after the success of the dusky – flojam ep, they deliver yet again with peace divisions mighty blacklight sleeze. opening with the dirty and sexy remix by dyed soundorom this one show to be for the true house playas who want their tracks bassline driven, sexy and full of tension high. on the flip we got man of the moment gerd spicing things up and preparing his acid sleaze mix ready for the sleaziest darkrooms. his tough sleaze mix is going straight for the main floor with a heavy pulsating bass setting the tone with hypnotic vocals on top in a classic and timeless chicago house way. a solid 12 inch release.

tune in: dana ruh brings brouqade back from summer holidays. an ep completely rounded, mesmerizing from first to last. sula wakes with vivid snares. precisely produced, finely tuned arrangements and driven by a straight beat and pulsating bass line, the track develops with its deep clubsound to a veritable groover.cautious in the beginning nebouxii gains its selfesteem, builds up subtly, pushes and drives forward and spreads its hypnotic appeal. the mood is constantly high and takes its time to fully develop. sulidae brings you back from the previous hypnosis and gives you insight in a different world: charming vocals glide on a steady synth line, when all around a poetic magic is revealed and some ingenious elements are pulled out of the hat.

mowar enters autumn with the 2nd instalment of deep floors, once again exploring the deeper grooves of techno. first up is ohios fbk, whose first release already goes back to 1996 on the legendary frictional records. with she brought me there fbk opens the dance with a solid deep dancefloor groover, driven by a hypnotic hook and infectious chords. stripped down and yet full of atmosphere. after that uks tom dicicco and italys roberto bosco team up to deliver all dem, another stripped affair with rolling drums and chord stabs, a solid blend of deep hypnotic layers of groove. on the flipside we find spains aiken with a strong detroit-infused workout, in-your-face kick drums, jacking rhythms and dramatic strings. your turntables will love it. last but not least, a new belgian upcoming producer stevie p delivers a dubbed out functional deep techno track with hip-sensitive chord stabs and a fiercely throbbing rhythm.

on >from the horizon remixed< remixers lv, mwëslee, kelpe and fulgeance each revise their favourite tracks from debruits afro-beat surrealist album >from the horizon<. >from the horizon< splices the musical roots and subsequent evolutionary patterns of benin, ghana, niger, nigeria and beyond. driven by adventure, ideological principle and packed with intrigue, authenticity and tribute the album received critical acclaim from q, resident advisor, dazed & confused, quietus, xlr8r, the wire and beyond. debruits genre swerving combinations of instrumentation and style fuse west african musical expression with those of his own – from tribal beginnings through to 70s highlife and psychedelic afro funk – the album incorporates rather than emulates to create sounds new, unheard and above all fun. never does the albums depth displace its energy, groove or feel – and on >from the horizon remixed< debruit chose artists/remixers that continue to reward the listener with effortless enjoyment on many levels.
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the forthcoming release adds another notch to whats been an impressive and prolific year for funkineven, closely following that all-conquering fatima collaboration phone line and the funkinevil record produced with kyle hall. the two track on it make for a stylistic about-turn from the tv theme funk of the last apron release (and artwork of the year contender) chips & sweets, >dracula< is the kind of stuttering 303 acid jam funkineven is an expert of, reminiscent of the brilliant rolands jam, while cha! is a loose-limbed slice of proto-techno which goes heavy on the unfiltered analogue bass, driven forward with lolloping drum machine beats. released on red coloured vinyl, the look & sound for a perfect horror movie soundtrack !!!

tribute continue to chart the deeper, funkier and more balearic musical territories with their mighty dj friendly reworks. for the latest edition, cut n paste duties are rumoured to be supplied by none other than keep schtum (the man behind the amazing hang together remake) and he serves up a serious slice of dance floor driven funk. single sided vinyl, no digital and with a heavy, heavy cut!

the second single to come from miaoux miaouxs acclaimed >light of the north< album, the limited >autopilot< e.p brings us the original track backed with a heavy-duty line-up remixing select tracks from the album. the original title-track is a glittering synth-fuelled hymn to heartbreak, which incorporates elements of bass and hip-hop, while recalling the stylistic flourishes of boards of canada. reworking >hey sound!<, glasgows very own auntie flo and esa bring their exotic stomp to the table: a percussive journey soaked in dubwise holy water. tom furses remix of >stop the clocks< is almost like a reigned-in, beat driven version of john elliots outer space project, thick cosmic ritual elixir bubbling over the sides. already having made his name on skreams disfigured dubz, echo park takes on >autopilot<, turning the original into a cast-iron lesson in militant rhythm. echo parks real talent however lies with integrating elements of the original seamlessly with his own punishing sound palette.

we wish there were more moments like the ones that madis ones new 12 inch, in the image (blnk-27), brought to mind. >the hotness< is just that, a mechanical, bass driven, hip-hop cut while >the abyss< recalls the days when the amen break and substance reigned over celebrity status. available on 12 inch vinyl, cut at 45 rpm. we recommend trying these out at 33 rpm as well!

pascal pinkert aka dollkraut is a unique specimen in todays world of clean and sterile music production. the dutch producer is best described as an analogue sound wizard with a golden touch for pop moments. his music often sounds like a past that was more beautiful, more broken and more glimmering than it actually was. dollkraut dares to sound like no one else, cinematic and glamorous, rough and haunting. his tracks are driven by a deep love for old lo-fi fuelled recordings,70s space age synths and john barry or ennio morricone fuzziness galore.

following fast on the heels of his huge ep on noisias invisible imprint comes the ukraines newest star nick bees debut on zero ts footprints label. taken from the forthcoming compilation lp footprints vol.1, new born star shows an unseen side to nick bee, with melancholic vocals drifting over an emotive chord structure, driven his trademark snapping snares and heavy bass. on the flip we have his infectious reprint of proktahs wrong way which showcases nicks dancefloor sensiblities to their fullest. a taste of what is to come from nickbee in 2013, currently working on his debut lp for footprints.

sspt005 / inversions is the second outcome by plural on separate skills recordings. the new release by daytons mastermind james johnson is a clear statement to follow up with four powerful dance-floor oriented tracks. again made up of driven metallic chords, dub and detroit techno elements in the vein of the last release, this 300 copies limited 12inch vinyl record is refined to be a killer!
all tracks written and produced by james plural johnson, dayton ohio usa. masterings by christoph grote-beverborg at dubplates & masterings studios berlin.

project e is mark es first collaboration since his good times release on prins thomas internasjonal label some 4 years ago with >dragon<. this time mark teams up with keyboardist nat woodcock. the result of this can be heard on the megacity ep.
a 3 track 12 inch combining the influences from both producers ranging through 80s synth pop, classical avant garde, italo disco & detroit techno. a departure from previous merc releases which have relied on sample heavy driven deep house, project e holds tight to the deep house direction but takes it into strange cosmic territory. the megacity ep is the first in a series of releases due over the coming months.

another deception of abstract passions to the dancefloor, >cant hide< is a radical dancefloor experience of rhythms and messages from the past to the present of todays chaos! driven techno beats guide the listener trough 60ties science fiction filtered funk licks into the climax. on the b side you find a chaos of reanalyzed sounds from our sun system brother jupiter,the roland tr727 is here live jammed and launched inside warm pads and electrified bass-lines.

sunsoaked boogie & grow house chuggers from west coast garden of earthly delights. horoscope finds lil suzy easing off the samples & diving headfirst into synth, bass, harmony & percussion driven compositions. full artwork pic sleeve.

abstract deep pulsating and hypnotizing nordic techno from abdulla rashim. slowly building and well executed tracks that stand out! small edition on his own arr label! we can make some sonic links to groundbreaking labels such as detroits strobe label.dark and acid driven introvert techno tracks. recommended!

studio bounces between deep techno and tech-house, taking us into a world of slight movement, resembling some of the typical detroit sound elements. fanon flowers adds the american touch, adding more power and energy to the modulation pads. >analogic swing< by pelacha is a dryer composition, driven by a constant string, pure dance-floor techno.

carl craig aka paperclip peoples seminal debut single oscillator remixed by sebastien san into a precision-driven electro rampage, balanced out with a bit of string sophistication. fresh and timeless at the same time

hot on the heels of the cd release, body language vol.12 gets the wax treatment, the vinyl edition. the tracks everyone wants to hear and play, and put them in the timeless analogue form!

berlin-driven techno! milton bradley is a well-known institution in berlins techno scene mand highly respected by the prologue community after his excellent remixes for cio d or and his own ep for prologue in 2009. miltons new flagship starts with 3 new tracks and start with an unbelievable and brilliant long deep techno journey, which transports your mind into another dimension. the b side shows miltons other face, 2 excellent raw techno driven tracks combined with his unique technique and old fashioned touch from the 90s.

aux 88 makes there anxiously awaited follow up two there black tokyo project. the first track >magic< is a true melodic synth groove driving 4/4 track that takes you in to there dance driven world of black tokyo featuring the cool soothing vocals of ice truck. >magic< uses those detroit emotional string chords that works the crowd in a frenzy and then drop in those base driven beats that only aux 88 can program.
side two >astral projections< featuring ice truck and erika tele. >astral projections< takes you in to the more ethereal woven techno culture of japan and detroit. the bass line is unmistakable aux 88 while keeping the baseline as the main intro. this track takes you there. with ice trucks mind soothing vocals and tribal type drums pulsating this track is sure to be a favorite on the dance floor. interlude mix b2 featuring erika tele is a more harmonic sedative mix type interlude that great to use for any intro dj set.

on this 12inch we get two very different songs, the lead cut being driven by 727s, jx-3p bass, and some sampled horns which make this a driving and funky excursion bring you back to another time and place. sketch iii clocks in at around 110 bpms and drives on and on and on, plodding through the depths of your mind while conflicting voices (mis)guide you through your trip. strictly for the freakz.tip!

gregory isaacs, reggae superstar, has left an unrivaled legacy. report, taken from our gregory isaacs remix album, is yet another testament to that. curtis lynch boosts this bassline driven track to the max, as gregory enquires of his ladys whereabouts the previous evening. marcus visionary once again takes the reigns for the dnb mix.

bristol born hench newcomer tim roberts aka temo is a rising star in the dubstep scene. his relentless determination to spend every waking hour in the studio is paying dividends. temo is already gaining support from radio 1 and 1 extra along with club support from the scenes leading djs. these tracks have been smashing hench sets everywhere, expect to hear more from this rising star very soon. set them alight ft. buggsy: set them alight finds a perfect balance between killer vocals and big drops. temo has a long standing relationship with dubstep pioneer joker who introduced him to the insanely talented buggsy, which lead to the recording of set them alight. the marriage between buggsys infectious vocals and temos searing bass lines works perfectly, making set them alight a must have for dubstep fans across the globe. tracks ft koast: tracks is a no messing straight to the point club banger. koast from central spillz & hench resident steps up to deliver a slick 8 bar hook to prepare you for this high impact bass line driven monster.

imugem orihasam is one of japans most exciting and driven electronic music composers. with a slew of releases on the likes of ilian tape, sistrum and new kanada, to name but a few, he is clearly a man on a mission. he started out making hip hop beats in 1997 but by 2000 exposure to jeff mills by a close friend ignited a fire that burns deep and blue. upon listening to these four tracks two things becomes clear, imugems unique vision as well as his immaculate sound design and production sensibility. the tracks are deep but propulsive, futuristic yet filled with emotion. dive in.

the florian muller project is back on terpsichore after the well received as usual ep. sample driven, the frenchman explores his musical influences with total freedom. bothe track recorded in one live take, this ep demonstrates once again, florians great musical talent: unusual and wonderful!

vinyl only! white vinyl limited to 100 pieces. crime scene are back on track with a jacked-up version of ralphi rosarios hot mix 5 classic. you used to houze me comes along with some casio rz-1 driven acid & house trax !!! watch out for their highly limited full length cassette album called >crime city< - supported by mr. adalberto from acidicted!!!

vinyl only! crime scene are back on track with a jacked-up version of ralphi rosarios hot mix 5 classic. you used to houze me comes along with some casio rz-1 driven acid & house trax !!! watch out for their highly limited full length cassette album called >crime city< - supported by mr. adalberto from acidicted !!!

limited to 50 numbered audio cassette copies (25 black / 25 white) with large reversible booklet. watch out for the crime city trax 12inch (crime city 002)!!! >crime city< is the place where killers, hookers & ghetto-jackers are loosing their face... crime scene are introducing their hood with 14 casio rz-1 driven lo-fi trax - from electro to ghetto, houze and acid - this >cassette only< full length album contains over 60 minutes of finest street sound madness!

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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.

dark funk for dirty minds! three new and raw box tracks by paul du lac (bio rhythm), who seems to be pushing his minimalistic jackin sound palette even further. we have the fierce and autistic-tantristic dirtyness of tantra master, the dance mania flavoured funk of childs play, and the deep strings of the bassline-driven spaces below, a classic chicago-inspired piece of work that seems to come from deep within.punchy and excellent dj tools.lo-fidelity, hi-energy.

kormacs latest release for scribble records sees him teaming up with old pal mc little tee for the ska driven >superhero< while the guitar and string laden >another screen< is a collaboration with literary great irvine welsh (trainspotting, the acid house, skagboys). >another screen< came about when kormac turned up on welshs edinburgh doorstep with the track written especially for him. rather than take out a restraining order the generous author took him in, fed and watered him and sent him home with the track complete. the result is a double header of contrasting styles that prove kormac is on a creative high.

the ultimate summer ep for open air lovers! pazul comes along with four deep melodic driven tracks, that will make you shiver in the sun

modularz 8.2 by developer & stanislav tolkachev is the second part of the 8 series with a special remix by british producer shifted. 8.2 gives a clear view on the versatility of modularz and dives into a deeper approach of late night hypnotic chord driven techno in its purest form. the modularz 8 series as been well-received by online press and print publications and also hugely supported by the elite techno talents of the world.

opening track >what i do< introduces the ep on a poignant note with its sombre keys and emotive vocal flourishes without forsaking any of the force at its fingertips, driven by the bubbling subs and electric midrange. >fall< then sweeps in on a lush bed of glistening keys, soft vocal flourishes and a skipping drum line before crashing back down to earth with waves of warping bass tones blasting through the low end of the track. counterpointed by the soaring synth notes that flicker above, mydas balances the light and dark elements brilliantly.

limited edition reissue of this super-rare disco 12 inch featuring extended dancefloor-friendly versions of two superb afro and latin-flavoured tracks taken from john ozilas 1979 killer funk album >boogie salsa<. released on french label disques vogue, side a boasts the great brassy salsa-funk of >vamos a bailar< and dance you will to this infectious cha-cha-cha punctuated horn and electric guitar-driven funk classic - no wonder this is a big harvey play! turn over for the highly infectious afro groove of >funky boogie<. previously a fiercely-guarded record collectors secret, this blisteringly hot and energetic disco workout has recently gained a massive new wave of fans after the pilooski edit of it featured in a tv ad.

bacalao & sonnes >dont stop pushin ep< is keeping all its promises with two straight forward club tracks, both filled with soulful vocal lines driven by hard hitting synths. the stunning remix is created by kollektiv ost.