limited edition of 300 copies on 180 gram vinyl.
a 4/4 grumble garnished with lashings of spruced creamy loose mousse, will stay (asleep) longs for grazing in yonder meadows. more dancefloor ammo a la gcw. flame serves as a constant shifting platform of rhythmic maneuvers. constrained compression builds into an alliance of syncopated pressure points, sliding along to a gliding and well-constructed industrial & yet haunting melody. lush. again. came as it went is almost retrospect in its deep house communication. collective thoughts solidify an incessant groove, pulsating and driving stylish hands up in the air shit with it’s muscular intro volve fattens out its thuds and relinquishes any timidness bound inside, then steady paces a woeful glow. the pitter patter of tiny cut ups emit misfortune for a heady array of beautiful feelings. the thumping work out of make it strips back to traditional wasserfall form, making fundamental elements count & creating that signature groove off. in tune and on point.

the first release of 3rd starts with ad.lib and his driving and stripped down track yamato - a reduced arrangement of repeating patterns and evolving layers of sounds.

ahead of the release of his debut full length, brazilian producer, club owner, businessman and dj renato ratier releases a first single from it featuring pillow talk and complete with a dubshape remix. as well as being a driving force at both warung and d edge in brazil, ratier has recently shown himself to be an adept producer with a great couple of tracks that were stylistically diverse. here the two originals continue in that good form

a few words by steffen bennemann: when i heard margot for the first time, i instantly fell in love with their synth-driven free- form kraut-techno. strong melodies, insanely well-shaped beats, sometimes driving, sometimes bravely bending the rules. after great releases on james holdens border community, ivan smagghes kill the dj and their own label we were more than happy to welcome them in our holger family. here they can show their more experimental side, far beyond common floor/listening conventions and full of synapse-tickling synth magic. plus a secret pop hit (trentaseitrenta), perfect for closing any exceptional club night.

the remix package kicks off with a reworking from alexi delano who has recorded for poker flat, harthouse. items and things, plus 8 amongst others who takes the title track secret moon in a deep and spacious house direction with their superb mix that works from the off. l.a. artist david alvarado steps up next on kazantrip and drops a driving slice of brooding techno that is perfect warehouse material. last, and no means least, is the rather legendary d. digglers live dub interpretation. the urgent low end tribal nature provides a solid backdrop for the fluid elements of the original to drift over. this wax edition release is a rich & complex package of mixes with real depth and is another stellar single from the ever­impressive klartraum and certainly worth to be pressed on lucid vinyl.

rise of the sun on asbo records is another huge release from the stables young gun dj westy, incorporating everything we love about jungle music from the delayed vocal echoing through out to the tight drums & hard driving bass it does it all, add to that the great melody that pushes the whole track along & we have got one of our favourite tracks from the young producer this year……side 2 gives us natty dread & again the names in the title, westy doesnt fail to deliver here either, a great track with big vibez through out! receiving support from ray keith & dj chef.

support by juan atkins, brothers vibe, valnetino kanzyani, ray okpara, guy j, andre galuzzi, phil kieran, chris lattner, rampa, nekes, federico molinari, fimo, patrick bateman, mathias schaffhaeuser and many more! enough! music is back with its newest ep package made from three berlin based artists who bring their own unique sound and styles, a stong statement that these three rising talents are certainly ones to watch closely over this coming year. first we must speak about the two originals provided by george p., aptly named <start> and <stop>, each track carries the signature drive and syncopation typical in any george p. track. <start> is a hypnotic and smooth tech driver, pushing forward with intense percussion rhythms, haunting synth lines and intense pads in support, this has all the hallmarks of any classic detroit cut only with more panache. <stop> continues in the same vain with a raw and jacking tech mix, the intensity growing as the track evolves, a driving stab and tom bass establish a funkiness that becomes infectious and certainly a big dance floor number. the first remix comes from label boss danilo schneider who is <pause remix> of start brings on a solid deep groove perfect for the early hours, yet doesn t loose any of the intensity of the original, this is danilo at his very best and most definitely one killer deep ass shaker here!last but not least is the second remix is by edgar jack who is version of <stop> (aptly named <you know i don t want to>) manages to capture all the rawness and colour of the original as a funky, jacking mix with deep dubby basses and a nasty swing groove that will knock your hip out…yes, you ve been warned.enough! music delivers once again with a very strong and promising ep that will certainly please the dance floor and rumble those speakers from side to side, these three gents from berlin have delivered four powerful and unique cuts that you know you can just simply sink your teeth into.

the title track for schallbox015 is delivered by none other than label boss steve cole himself. with a driving groove, playfully set chords and vocals by her majestys sound (aka alexander friedrich), the original version asks every dancer for the *last dance*. or then, is this just the beginning the cast of remixers, consisting of rené bourgeois & dan caster, as well as the glitz, lines up in perfect sequence and will again set every dance floor on fire!

killekill 014 is being delivered by alex cortex. on the a-side hyperfocus combines a heavily distorted kickdrum with uplifting trance chords and a breakbeat feeling as if this was the most normal thing in the world. the result is an outstanding anthem that can be used on all floors, whether they are techno, house or breakbeat.by force of attrition is a typical alex cortex-track, driving and static at the same time, slowly moving, hypnotic and deep. the b-side features a remix of hyperfocus by skudge. the swedish duo recently released an ep of alex cortex on their label skudge presents and in return remix this track here for killekill. they extract the breakbeat sounds of the original and use them for a warm minimalistic house tool driven by a smacky wooden snare.

sims & degiorgio follow up the success of machine 01 with another showcase of blistering modern techno and uplifting electronic bliss. strike aims straight for peak-time with a driving, trademark sims rhythm that only he knows how to pull off. degiorgios remix keeps it tough but adds some subtle elements in keeping with his soulful approach to music-making. degiorgios own *guardian angel* is another in his series of uniquely harmonic techno tracks that has no equivalent in dance music. another major statement from the number one techno event around. machine.

supported by rolando, perc, surgeon, answer code request! ritzi lee is a well-known name in the international techno scene gaining support from major players like ben sims and dave clarke amongst others. detect signal has a pounding grove and incescant feedback tone. early plays are driving clubs into a frenzy with its unrelenting searing tome. a ep to smash clubs with!

thrilling deepness from iori .. iori comes back with his second vinyl release and has fulfilled the mission with a masterpiece of pure techno. 6 deep, energetic, driving tracks and a typically hypnotic baselines based on iori s unique style. full support!

back in april last year hans bouffmyhre joined the edlx family with hypnosis, a driving three-track ep and tool package that saw the sleaze man get deep and loopy. now the young glaswegian is back with more heavy hitting slabs of his no nonsense type of techno.

is it balearic drop a 10 inch slice of acid house perfection from one of the true masters of the genre in foolish felix dickinson! *ousana* grows slowly over a driving house beat as warm synth pads and synth leads take the track along nicely with a subtle acid line until the bassline drops. a vocal refrain joins the groove seductively cooing *i want to take you home* over the acid layers that develop in deeply hypnotic fashion. straight into the basement. on the flip coyote take the tempo down, bring out the percussion and create a balearic acid stomper. bleeps dubbed out vocals all swirl around the percussive rhythms then the acid line drops subtle and reminiscent of a certain acid house classic. early doors or at the beach bar for this mix.

evensloped is back again on 9volt. paul.groove and lars gustavs new 12 inch is an per(c)fect mix of raw techno, driving grooves and a bit dirtiness. rumbling basses, mind blowing breaks and the exceptional sound design will keep you at the floor. prime time techno at its best.

killekill 014 is being delivered by alex cortex. on the a-side hyperfocus combines a heavily distorted kickdrum with uplifting trance chords and a breakbeat feeling as if this was the most normal thing in the world. the result is an outstanding anthem that can be used on all floors, whether they are techno, house or breakbeat.by force of attrition is a typical alex cortex-track, driving and static at the same time, slowly moving, hypnotic and deep. the b-side features a remix of hyperfocus by skudge. the swedish duo recently released an ep of alex cortex on their label skudge presents and in return remix this track here for killekill. they extract the breakbeat sounds of the original and use them for a warm minimalistic house tool driven by a smacky wooden snare.

real house master phil weeks makes his debut on guy gerbers supplement facts imprint with a trio of dancefloor bombs packed with his signature bump, funk and bass. title track sharks looking for fishes is a fuzzy, warm affair with warping pads and shimmering cow-bells building with dusty samples combined with a jacking bassline. on the b-side bees assault is pure heads down techy business, unhinged and driving its the peak time banger of the release and an assault on the senses. lastly, hold onto the memories brings back the french deep touch with another solid jacking groove and faded vox.

nice price deal !!! kumquat went deep into the suburbs of buenos aires and hunted oswld. on a period of intense creativity and under a new moniker. 04lm project was launched. with eponymous name the 12 ep release explores a deeper side of techno, harmonious and combined with melodic synth patches. oswld put his imprint of the remix, rhythmic with detroit techno influences, whose past releases at non series got strong support by representative of the genre such as ben klock, dustin zahn, chris liebing, truncate, jonas kopp, and more. member of the dub techno community, the new york based south african brendon moeller aka echologist put his signature on two driving remixes with organic sounds and experimental approach.

fast-rising rebel queen francesca lombardo is back on crosstown with her seductive new single ‘what to do featuring remixes from infinity ink, matrixxman and a luca cazal dub. showcasing francescas undeniable raw talent and pure, fluid vocal flair, what to do is another example of the producers sublime song composition in an electronic framework. the sultry mood evoked by francescas voice wraps around the infectious melody as spooky ethereal tones rise and fall with the subtly driving groove. infinity ink strip down the elements with mechanical precision, injecting some darker bass and a more solid kick. matrixxman revels in the twilight zone and delivers an alternative trippy tapestry of jagged synth stabs and melodic bleeps with only waves of the vocal. luca cazals dub is a perfect late night builder with added sonic textures

the new perlentaucher ep from the german duo klangtherapeuten on lochmann records is a must-have on the upcoming open-airm and festival season. the original mix is a deep, technoid and emotional track with an soulful piano melody, chasing vocals and a driving beat.

etherwerks second release is an ep titled triplane by hannu ikola. the release includes three unique tracks with a diverse approach to modern techno. starting off the release, a blend between experimental styles and big room techno, *black ingrained dust* draws from driving rhythmic elements and swelling textures. *escape pod* is a cut with classic drum machine aesthetics, echoing the golden age of techno. the closing track *pylon* is a dubby techno heater with growling synth basses and ghostly detuned chords, presenting a strong analogue flavour.

jose cabrera and fred p split the first installment of the perception series. the determinism ep sees jc and fp giving their slant on principles of quantum level events through sound. raw and driving, this ep is a more than an adequate dj tool, it is a formula for the transportation of the subconscious. determinism is a metaphysical philosophical position stating that for everything that happens there are conditions such that, given those conditions, nothing else could happen. “there are many determinisms, depending upon what pre-conditions are considered to be determinative of an event.” deterministic theories throughout the history of philosophy have sprung from diverse motives and considerations, some of which overlap. some forms of determinism can be tested empirically with ideas stemming from physics and the philosophy of physics. the opposite of determinism is some kind of indeterminism (otherwise called nondeterminism).

the first collaboration from seasoned chicago electronic artists k-rad (chris grabowski) and opcode66 (todd mariana), kno-001 is a deep and techy ride through space and sound. *from dark to light* offers a tasteful, musical journey geared toward experienced listeners and late night party people. reminiscent of watching the night sky transform into sunrise, *from dark to light* captures and explores this glorious experience. with simple, driving bass, an edgy monosynth riff and well-crafted sounds, strings help carry the piece through its musical transition as it builds and ends with great energy. *dream about* subtly addresses concepts of isolation and futility as realities. listeners may contemplate the relationship between reality and dreams (and the necessary functions of each) while immersed in slowly-evolving melodies. with many incidental sounds worked into the fabric of the piece, simple and satisfying percussion, and lush effects trails, *dream about* playfully and defiantly transfigures reality into something dream-like.

future ghetto output by mr. corcos quite french filtered bangalter inflected house inspired, but remoderned into a fresh & organic production: buzzing synths, rotative pannings, high pressurizedpumping sound, with a pretty unique esthetic and powerful result.on the a side you have the vocal ironic version of *reliable & immature*, and the instrumental extremized immatool version for quicker djs. on the b side two special revisitations neverless than detroits last man standing & soundvisionary gari romalis. totally in the spirit of the original both garis versions are fresh & bouncy, raw and driving. be childish on this one!

for secretsundazes 11th release we welcome swedish rising techno producer bleak to the family. bleak is a master of his craft and all 3 tracks stand out for their high end production, driving sound, yet retaining plenty of soul and atmosphere.

few nolder is now ready to release a new 12inch on silences sub label best kept secret to further his recherche and moody point of artistic view that someone once pinned down as female techno. never failing to surprise, always full of unprecedented material that takes the listener to a mellow yet driving soundscape.

every label has a >release of doom<, a 12 inch that was an incredible pain in the ass to put together and where everything imaginable went wrong. well this new trevino record was it! i wont go into details but this ep is too good to let bad karma prevail. >gone< has been a staple in my sets ever since i first heard it and >regnie< is possibly one of the best nighttime highway driving tracks (try it!). trevino, is he the best golfer in techno, or the most innovative techno producer on the golf circuit? fact is, im so happy this record finally sees the light of day and would be even happier if youd be into it too...

goldffinchs well received model ep from 2012 gets a rework for 2013. on the a side dutch house and techno legend, dexter, turns let me see into a driving, analog beast. while on the flip fresh faced finnish duo femme en fourrure take on the original title track, model, and inject it with their signature gritty and sleazy sound. the remix 12 inch comes as a yellow coloured limited edition, hand-stamped vinyl only release.

ambivalent & michael l penman debut on ovum with *shimmer*. having found a very fruitful collaborative friendship, michael l penman and ambivalent (aka kevin mchugh) have begun exploring the intersection of their approaches to music-making. they originally connected when kevin discovered michaels music in 2010. after playing many of his productions in his dj sets and including them in a mix-cd (_ground) release for minus, kevin made contact and the pair began exchanging files and swapping ideas. this led to time in the studio together and yet more file exchanges. quickly a natural creative balance emerged as they found that their production techniques were complementary as is their shared love of groove, bass and musicality. for their ovum debut the duo have delivered a trio of tracks that have those three elements at their core. title track shimmer brings together raw jackin funk with a warm driving bassline and scything techy stabs whilst chevalier matches its fun bouncy groove with an infectious and spritely melody. final track memogram comes heavy with the oldskool, delivering a bed of beats and samples beneath the very heaviest of acid-kicks. not for the feint of heart!

fresh from an inclusion on spargel tax vol 2, mysterious producer lily drops his first full 12 inch, on idle hands this summer. a-side *trumpets at dawn* is a latin techno roller, complete with steel drum melody, tough percussion and driving synths. b-side *machine dreams* takes the tempo down a notch. with growling bass and dubbed out hits developing into a grinding rhythm.

the release kicks off with title track find my way which features exciting young vocalist, ria morans heartfelt tones. cade opts for swinging 909 drums and a hooky bass-lick as the driving force, while morans voice sporadically eases in and out of the groove and understated chord stabs and tension building strings fuel the musicality, resulting in a classy, deep-house workout. up next is dr. fox, embracing a similar deep, contemporary house aesthetic, with saw-wave bass hits, cosseting pads and hooky vocal snippets acting as the fundamental elements of the cut, cade then plays on subtle variations in the groove throughout its near seven minute duration, to maintain an evolving dynamism and enticement. entering the latter half of the single we have ghostryder up first, cade opts for a more upfront approach this time, bringing busy drum programming to the forefront, alongside sweeping synth tones, a tom-driven bass line and dubbed out vocal licks.

great double a-sided reissue from tiny brooklyn label starburst. features the superb and impossible-to-find *three way situation* by nadie la fonde, a cool and dreamy trinidadian disco cut which hit big in chicago as well as in new yorks cooler clubs back in 79. backed with the equally in-demand tropical monster *soca fusion* by bobby raveen. jam-packed with horns, seriously funky bass and driving percussion, this is pure dancefloor dynamite. dont miss!

felix lenferink follows up last years bouree ep with the next part of the series, bouree scene two for fourth wave.
calling in vocalist loes, felix moves from jazzy broken garage on third bouree through to driving atmospheric techno on fourth bouree. third bouree then gets remixed by felixs house alter ego frits wentink and mystery man gerry read, who delivers a loopy aural approximation of what a mental breakdown.

with the track *time machine*, dj and producer michael nielebock provided us with a fantastic debut on our deep circus label. his first success came for the berlin resident with the track pure visionson the treibstoff label, which entered the charts and the record cases of many international djs. his productions all are characterized by a driving groove, mixed with spherical elements, strings and synth-sounds. with *time machine* he also managed to bring this mixture to perfection in cooperation with his studio buddy leevey, thus creating a track which will make the day and caress the ears of many outdoor dancers this summer.
the second track on the ep is a wonderful remix by burak sar aka sis, who recently released his second album *confidance* on his label cocolino. the sis remix stays close to the original track, but reduces the spherical sounds and puts a greater focus on the basses, resulting in a great piece with a lot of deepness. nice!

swedish mastermind joel alter with a superb mixup between techno and house. incl trippy and driving samuel l session remix. klap klap!!

otp lands a nice package starring a handful of talent. headlining the bunch is the mysterious room 303 with you dont know me, a solid tail of bittersweet melodies and heartfelt vocals that wouldnt be out of place during strip club after-hours. a2 sees canadian sean roman (whos known for his releases on hot creations, under the shade, strictly rhythm and many more) deliver a joint effort with buddy dick diamonds. together they off us dawn crondlemyers, a bassline driven house track with sprinkled vocals, and a funky synth part snaking around with extreme portamento. the entire b-side dedicates itself to germanys tuff city kids, the alter ego of running backs gerd janson and phillip laur. they nail two solid mixes of room 303s you dont know me, coming up with a change of pace and pushing things into piano and acid house territory...driving and pulsing

cocoon recordings welcomes pele & shawnecy for his cocoon 12 inch debut. without any doubt the rosenheim resident is one of the fastest rising names in germany. the bavarian tech-house-hero has built up an impressive reputation over the last two years. his driving and testosterone loaded productions and remixes can be found in many top notch dj-sets and charts. pele is a master of kicking tech-house and his style of incorporating chords and vocals create real peaktime highlights. there is no escape when the sound of pele kicks in on your pa system!

in 2011 jaki whitren & john cartwrights original international times lp saw a release on emotional rescue after originally hitting the shelves in 1982. the pair are now part of a remix ep by misericord and one-time internasjonal producer al usher, who supplies two remixes and a dub, while a spacey aphophenia dub to the track times has added for extra measure. ushers first rework of stay cool sounds like a 2013 meeting between a purple-clad prince and a young diana ross, while the dub version sees princes funk make way for giorgio moroder sound design. on the flip is a acoustic-leaning and inspirational this time, which could easily soundtrack a mesmeric highway-driving scene from thelma & louise.

millions of moments uk with its 3rd release on translucent vinyl. driving sweet atmospheric ukg/dub techno hybrids by kingthing.

the case (nabis) ep is the debut effort from brooklyn-based hound scales, releasing on his own fifth wall imprint, which he runs with fellow brooklynite divvorce. the two originals and two remixes are driving but subtle and textured techno. remixes come courtesey of icee hot co-founder ghosts on tape and swiss producer isolated lines. support from george fitzgerald, locked groove, sei a, goldffinch, tiga, sinden, xhin, troy pierce, moerbeck, totally enormous extinct dinosaurs, breach, randomer, hackman, and more. the title track case (nabis) was featured in george fitzgeralds essential mix for bbc radio 1. coverage by xlr8r, resident advisor, mixmag, earmilk, hyponik, and more.

a huge departure from his known works, marcos cabral appears on l.i.e.s. with his most dynamic and experimental work to date, the false memories 2xlp. compiled from various cassette tape recordings spanning the years of 1998-2000, here we have the early experiments from an accomplished producer, which showcase the unharnessed energy of youth when it crashes head on with the technology of the day. the songs created by cabral reflect his attempts of the music of the time falling somewhere in between techno, dub techno, idm, and even noise. an engaging and timeless listen the whole way through.

amazing new doublepack release by morphine man rabih beaini aka morphosis - tip!!disconcerting, questing brilliance from rabih beaini: two sick, nervy techno killers (including an ethio homage), stalking the corrosive perimeters of noise, and deep, long excerpts from his engrossing soundtrack to dreyer s vampyr, with contributions from the upperground crew, and sun ra in its marrow, alternately driving and motorik, off-the-wall, lost in space.

mora music debut the first release for their new vinyl series with a beautifully balanced four track ep that breaths fantastic deepness and effortless originality. label newcomer bobby o donnell is the driving force with two finely engineered cuts for the a-side.

after several go-to 12s on the always reliable lets get lost series, the mysterious marvin & guy drop their first on the prowl release! first up is estacy with driving percussion and a string driven groove that keeps building with subtle drops and hits. marcos cabral takes it into deeper territory with his heavy remix, definitely pushing the bottom end for the big room where it should be heard. on the flip we have moon import, a moody rhodes driven vocal track with panning synths to get you in a daze. then some upbeat disco house with shot me - a perfect track for your next loft party.

echocord colour025 is produced by a good friend and a new artist on echocord colour, lasse buhl from copenhagen. after some years in the techno scene as one half of the group northern structures, who releases on adama x label sonic groove, lasse buhl releases his debut ep r38 on echocord colour, inspired by roughness and simplicity. the remix comes from no other than milton bradley from berlin. the r38 track ia a driving, stomping, dry killer techno track, while em.a ai is a more experimantal breaky track, with dubby elements. the remix is a pure 4/4 techno track, a typical milton bradley peaktime production.
pressing on pink coloured & marbled vinyl.

all the beloved bordello a parigi ingredients: sexy female vocals, italian lyrics and tight ass italo synths: a sultry aphrodisiac! perfect while stretching your legs intoxicated by the smell of sun cream at the adriatic sea, driving through the abruzzo mountains on a hot summer evening or flirting in the burning sun with tanned beauties at your backyard private swimming pool south of tuscany. this summer hit comes with a beautiful picture cover by la photographer eric i. gonzalez: limited supplies!

repress on black vinyl.
denmarks musical flagship noir music relaunches its sub-label klimaks. ilario liburni from belgium kicks off the first releases with a very driving ep. the label releases the vinyl long before digital release so keep the catalogue numbers in your mind!

gynoid audio continue their reprise series with this second installment of crunchy, dance-floor friendly techno cuts, aimed at driving all the funktion-one systems out there to the max. supported by adam beyer, exium, damon wild, dvs1, jonas kopp, inigo kennedy, xhin, peter van hoesen

in this spring delude records presents the 2nd vinyl release with the master of dark driving techo sounds - patrick arbez.the release contains two remixes by felix bernhardt & tom almex. this is the best for good techno music in 2013.