many international top-notch djs are already playing and supporting this tune like laurent garnier, gusgus, raudive aka oliver ho, len faki, john starlight, hernan cattaneo, james talk, perc, glimpse, ed davenport, chris fortier, p.toile, savas pascalidis, tony senghore, oliver deutschmann, mario piu or mtv-man markus kavka. after many years and releases on some of the most important labels of the electronic music-scene like for example liebe+detail, areal or trapez and countless remixes for artists like dominik eulberg, move d or solomun, hamburg/belgrade-based artist denis karimani aka remute is coming up with his own, self-titled label, which will be the future homebase just for his most uncompromising, rocking and surprising tracks. the 1st release called zuendli is an unmistakable groove-monster and is already driving people wild since weeks and months as a part of remute s highly acclaimed livesets all over the world with grinding and rotating sequences, unconventional sounds and a killer break / strictly limited, one-sided clear 12 inch

the label boss returns to his own yore imprint with another stunning solo release. these are different times indeed for andy vaz if the eps three mighty jams are indicative of where his musics heading. the a-sides over here (a glance over prime time mix) roars from the very first moment vaz unleashes its steaming, latin-tinged groove. a far cry from the techno the yore label head once issued, the tune finds vaz exploring straight up dancefloor territory with a dizzying house pulse that straight up rocks. melodies and voices rise to the surface of the dionysian broil and then just as quickly recede, leaving room for a driving bass line to gain the spotlight. the flips hurry hurry (before its too late mix) is classic deep house just as one expects on yore. a jazz-inflected strut with tilman ehrhorns sax playing, wailing over waves of rollicking piano playing and spirited vocal chants. the energy level doesnt flag for the discs final track, bygone times (nostalgia mix), which stokes a fiery house swing with its locomotive pulse, futuristic synth patterning, and high-velocity bass lines. vazs music has never sounded more impassioned and energized than it does in these three tracks and consequently, just as one might predict, different times feels like its over far too soon

played by: stephan bodzin, danny tenaglia, john selway, dubfire, hernan cattaneo... beef records is proud to present it s first collaboration with one of electronic music s brightest new stars. ramon tapia is an artist who is on the rise at the moment with releases on such respected labels as great stuff, craft and yellow tail. he has produced two amazing tracks for the masquarade ep. part 1 being a techno bomb that will energize any dance floor with a fresh rework by beef s own project shades of gray. part 2 is a more emotional techno affair with a rework by the well-respected russian outfit moonbeam. this release is beefs first foray into the more driving techno sound. so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

first pressing in ltd blue vinyl!!!electro/techhouse killer*hot track acclaimed during the wmc 2008.played by finger & kadel +++++ after the big success of >foot cop/bit chess< and >let it all out< the freakquencers (ministry of sound artist) are back. trouble & pain contains great female vocals, mesmerizing baselines, driving pounding beats and a massive al-faris rmx.thats an intoxicating combination which is a necessary for any prime time set to boost the eager crowds. the freakquencers are established artists among the electronic scene, completing successful hacienda remixes on m.o.s.!!with >let it all out< they charted in several european dance charts.#43 deutsche dj playlist / german dj playlist,#56 ddc/deutsche dance charts,#30 deutsche dj charts ddjc / german dj charts ddjc,#31 odc, the offical dance charts,#18 fresh 40 nl/holland,#7 music2mix,bullets dance fifty top 50...they just licensed the track to ministry of sound! youll love the track

continuing the spectacle that is the poker flat tournament series, we present two more surefire lessons in dancefloor mechanics. after his last storming >zeitgeist e.p< for poker flat, londons very own dark knight raudive aka oliver ho has crafted a powerfully hypnotic club tool that truly exists within its own world of unique and unmistakable sound. carefully executed beats roll forward as an astounding landscape of colourful vocal suggestions and emotions swirl and evolve. its a heady, uncompromising track that certainly stands out as its own, but could complement many different dj situations, from driving peak time sets, to free-flowing after-hours sessions… heading up the opposition for looks set to be a fine tournament indeed, minimise head-honcho and continual key-player donnacha costello brings things down and dirty with his unforgiving and foreboding >i must be going<. a catchy proto-acidic bass line snakes a winding path through a dense atmosphere of late-night paranoia. perfectly crafted beats push the energy along with a casual swagger, whilst the pleasingly tripped out vocal undertones leave the imagination to run wild

played by karotte (great stuff / cocoon rec)!! pacey lynn woke up. in the distance one can hear the first bars of her song and she has to hurry- to be on the dance floor on time. the beat is driving her. her heart is beating in the four-fours and bevore the magic melody is triggered she raises her arms and kisses the dj. and he takes her in his >big balloon< that, without any ballast elegantly dances through the sky exciting the left behind earthlings. such as the >phantom< does- dressed in a thick bass coat in paceys world does his nuisance. a true story, musically told by marcus meinhardts stories. can be cached on the upon you 016

dj bone is on a roll. three more driving detroit cuts from the master

played by: oliver huntemann, butch, popof, kiko, ricardo villalobos, tobi neumann, adam beyer, ivan smagghe, stephan bodzin... ji-fi is a new artist from belgium who was actually suggested to afu by none other than popof, who himself recently had a very rocketing career ! ji-fi has had a few releases and remixes on smaller labels already and serves just right with his first one for afulimited ! its truly influenced by popof, but ji-fi already takes it some steps further and rocks off with katapult ! it has all the bleeps, the driving bassline, the freaky sounds and the lovely break that will let everyone go mad in the clubs ! madness guarantied ! taste my visit and gougou complete the ep and it will surely be hard not to play all of them ! born in 1982, this belgian new producer has everything to foreseen him a good future. intrigued by music since his early age, playing piano with his grand father, everyone knew that music was a part of him. dj since 1997, he has visited lot of places of his country. from minimal to techno, his dj sets are always restless with a big groove. heís a great fan of funky bass and delayed melody coming from nowhere with space and warm sounds to complete and personalize his tracks. summer break is over and here we go with new energy

with frankly amazing singles on his own glimpse recordings and matt tolfreys leftroom earlier this year, 2007 is shaping up to be one hell of a year fro christopher spero aka house/techno prodigy glimpse. here, he delivers his debut for the uk-based bastion of quality that is four:twenty with a superb collaboration with critically acclaimed taka boom (sister of chaka khan) in the form of we existed. another great uk talent, tom demac is first to remix we existed and does so in fine style. its plain to see why so many labels of note are requesting releases from tom on first listen to his skilful, deep and dubby excursion into detroit inspired house. jay shepheard, not to be outdone, turns in two remixes for the package. his alternative remix is up first and is a driving affair with a percussive punch and nagging fm chords providing the perfect base for takas vocals and some well placed keys. the main rmx from compost man shepheard carries on the mantle of quality with a decidedly more electronic and epic feel: a shrinking violet this is not

claremont 56 sublabel with another collection of stunning disco tracks. track one is a peak into the album by jaz that will be released later this year and is a driving disco number for peak times. on the flip manchester s cosmic janes edits are not the obvious choice of tracks...but therefore much more interesthing then many of the edits combg out these days. diving into the 80s obscure pop releases we have some excellent tracks that will get the party started!!

driving beats, sweeping melodies and lush soundscapes, proper euphoric house music. perfect for the summer months. on the flipside we have enlisted the help of rhythm code, hot of the heels of their release for chris lake on his rising music imprint...the guys are on a bit of a roll. they take the track down a darker techno route...deep deep deeeeep...and a perfect contrast to the original.

for this seventh release samuel let someone else bring the music, and it s actually the first time since he started klap klap for a bit more then two years ago. claudio mate has really delivered something special here, and you can hear in the title what he s going for. it s classic detroit techno made for 2008. warm and rich melodies combined with funky and driving percussion. it comes in three versions that are connected but still has their own stories. should appeal to all those who appreciates things that is made with lust and passion

over the past few years john tejada has been splitting his time working with long time collaborator arian leviste and more recent collaborator justin maxwell. why not combine all 3? palette all-stars is just that. a collaboration between the 3 main palette artists, each (tejada, leviste and maxwell) playing a particular role in each song. from the ep opener, >after school special< you get a sense of the trio each working on a particular element. tejada’s driving drums, maxwell’s modular synth work, and leviste’s bassline elements sculpt a driving track with a classic feel. >the pilot< features leviste’s smooth melodic synth work while maxwell processes through the modular and tejada privides the dubby beats. the ep finisher >downtown hotel< features a mad maxwell modular freakout and driving 808 s

dark driving old school electro madness

the title track finally is a solid piece of driving music with layer upon layer of hypnotic acidic filtered lines washing in and out throughout its course sitting over a deep groove

the vinyl opens with athina a track that has the special ,made by axel karakasis, mark all over itself. athina busts a powerful uptempo groove and a really nice melody making the track perfect for those summer outdoor festivals!! the track has already gained massive support by carl cox. the second track is, how do i know, by sun40. the track builds up towards an energetic vibe, including some great rhythmic percussions, a driving melody and a bassline that just scream for you to get out on the dancefloor. on the other side you will fine vaporise a track by vortechtral a vivid uptempo track, with twitchy hi hats, energetic drums and filtered vocals. last but not least is flashback a track by dj mary that catch the attention with its energetic beats and a simple but cool bass melody. all sounds collide, creating a magical explosion of colours, sounds, intensity, extacy and emotions. a very very impressive record. an absolute must have for this summer!

hot on the heels of the fantastic guy j ‘geko’ bedrock keep up the pressure with a storming release from techno maestro christian smith. this techno tinged 2 tracker, will delight both house and techno heads alike as christian brings his trademark sound of days gone by, back up to date with fantastic results. with its beautiful pads rising over a hypnotic bassline and chunky percussion, ‘flyer talk’ is a driving melodic builder guaranteed to have the floor on fire. on the flipside we have ‘friendly skies’ which takes on a similar vibe with more of a hook. the big funky bassline is going to make it tough to choose between which one to play! – my advice: play them both!

k-hand brings you her new electronica label from detroit, by popular demand. a sub of acacia (dance/house music label). gorsch was derived by hands family history name from germany, from over 100 years ago. today, gorsch brings you slamming driving,dancefloor electronic, electro music to date. keepin it hot, pumping, and consistent with regular new releases! look out for the next release of hands >wanderer< a new unreleased track remix edit by ritzi lee (from netherlands). more hot music from where it all started, whether you want to call it techno, electro, electronica, this label continue its unique

all god s children is pure deephouse with driving percussion, a classic house groove, lush keyboard work and a bassline that brings you through the night. the bside sports two versions of the track anything is possible. the maison vumbi edit by xaver hinself is very faithful to the original version, which is a disco tainted take on early chicago house, and simply streamlines the track for ideal dancefloor compatibility. the filiberto marmelade remix on the other hand turns the track into a psychedelic piano-house jam with a highly addictive additional hook, a real summer tune..

excellent tribal infected driving techno incl mateo murphy (turbo) remix

the multitalented robbie taylor dropped this migty piece of musical madness presented on the mighty wasted imprint! a tech house journey, weaving its way into your mind and taking control of your limbs, with a melodic techy groove that builds and builds & finally drops to create total dancefloor insanity!the remix package has been crafted to create perfect reworkings of the original to suit every taste. london based alex celler (cocoon, nrk, buzzin fly, baroque) delivers a deep and bumpy mix that brings an impeccably classy vibe in his inimitable style, with a tech house sound full of grooves, tribal rhythms & relentless energy, he has established his sound well into the 2008 electronica. thats why his productions have been supported constantly by big players such as carl cox, ricardo villalobos, luciano, michel de hey, sven vaeth, dennis ferrer, masters at work, danny tenaglia, pvd, chus & ceballos, laurent garnier and many more!! the package is rounded off with the solar sun remix, a driving take on the original with a hook line that will rotate in your head for hours afterwards!certainly one of the biggest wasted releases so far, already heavily supported by loads of heavyweight djs around the globe...

byron bogues is coming with a huge release on skript music. his dark, minimalistic techhouse track >bass 2 bass< is straight for the dancefloor. the record comes along with two different remixes by two_em(rotary cocktail/ dekadent/ snork) and bernd krull aka andomat 3000(cadenza/ platzhirsch). two_ems version is a good driving tool with a lot of percussions. bernd krulls interpretation is more housy and fits perfect into the summertime. support from acts like tomcraft, superflu, dave shokh, martin donath, nudisco, avex axiom

tim davison delivers his new side project quartech, and the monstrous >cats cradle< in all its main room glory. with its lush strings, driving bassline and trademark percussion, this is a gem to rock the dancefloor. featuring two remixes from infusions jamie stevens, who has been making waves of late with his superb remixes. jamie opts for a driving techno orientated reinterpretation, wih his nine live mix utilising the full strings in the original and his tech dub taking things dirty, deep and slamming

sebastien leger continues his rampant return to form which has seen his superbly received cover of nights of the jaguar become one of the biggest tracks of the year and then to progress to the terra 2008 release to this new 2 track monster on his own mistakes music imprint. the a side is a mammoth club banger with builds and synths that just twist you inside out in a monstrous way with their incessant rhythm. the flip side is a perfect compliment being a super funky affair with nice swinging percussion and subtle synths with groovy driving sub bassline. another march upwards for sebastien. expect massive dj support

in love with mathias kaden, giles smith, philip sherburne!! gel abril delivers the goods once again on be as one with two singles that offer a slightly different twist on gel’s output. sitting on the a side >spells of yoruba< is that kind of tune that once dropped on the floor it will make the people groove like mad. in its simplicity this tune will have dancefloor rockin to the chunky groove and the mesmerizing vocal snippet. ask the handfull of lucky ones who are already dropping it wordwide. on the b side, >marir< has a good mix of tribal groove and uptempo rhythm that gives the tracks it driving force and energy and guaratee another sure hit on the floor

same script as with previous control voltage releases, 2 x 303, 1 x 808, 1 x 909, 2 x blokes on dial and desk duty and this time guest starring a linn lm2 for that fearsome descending snare sound. this one is a big analogue party tune that just keeps on going and is sure to put a wonky grin on a bunch of sweaty faces on a dancefloor near you this summer. also, contrary to a number of reports from a few internet record dealers who seem hell-bent on driving up the price of the first 2 control voltage 12s, they are not quite sold out a source, we havent got many left but there are a few remaining for anyone that needs them

big with: dubfire, chris lake, john digweed, nic fianculli,.. 8 sided dice recordings is the record label of uk producer and dj alan fitzpatrick. hailing from the techhouse heartland that is southampton, alan stands shoulder to shoulder with fellow local boys james zabiela, dave robertson, james talk and tom budden as one of the producers at the vanguard of uk underground house and techno. locked and loaded for launch with two primetime dance floor bombs strapped to its under carriage, 8 sided dice will make a real impact with fans of deep, driving, melodic techno

driving rhythm, proggy influenced environment with amazing soundspheres as well as that extra bit of a hypnotic & shuffling groove which keeps you thrilled from start to the end. florian meindls remix adds in as the perfect roundup with deep chord sounds and an intense deephouse atmosphere! plays: bodzin, nic fanciulli, gold ryan, sebastian leger, oliver koletzki...

nightmusic kicks off with steve murano, dj and producer in very high demand.route 66 is an electro-house remake with a deep groove that keeps the crowd driving. the rolling beats and the massive synths keep the audience mesmerized on the dance floor, resulting in a cool rocking playback. in addition, the dirty vocals sung by tobias fiedler will screw into every head. also included in this package is a straight le club mix with pumping beats and a catchy hook.

the boys from beard science are back with effect and once again they do not disappoint with a great selection of the finest re edits around! a1 is a cosmic slo motion disco vibe, very 80s with a great clavinet and drugged out synth sweeps – pass the ketamine love. a2 also on a slo motion balearic/baldelli tip. nice live bass and tribal drums. it sounds a bit like the theme tune to the kio ora advert – very catchy and extremely thirst quenching! b1 is a driving uptempo bassline driven disco track with phasing drums and italian vocal - very catchy again. b2 digital percussion, rocking 80s snares and a weaving and working bassline with an old...

alec storey has been making quite a name for himself in techno & electro circles since his debut release on kracktronik back in 2006. renowned for his no-holds-barred live shows (which often incorporate stunning demonstrations of his considerable skills as a drummer), he has also been making considerable progress in the studio, with new equipment and new techniques. the troglodyte ep is a distillation of all these things and more, and although calling it refined might be stretching it a bit (its not called the troglodyte ep for nothing), its certainly fair to say that he has honed his sound into a near-perfect combination of brutal beats, bowel-busting bass, and mind-mangling sound design, all presented at slightly-higher-than-normal tempos, guaranteed to get the pulse racing. for remix duties we called in two heavyweight producers! carl finlow (aka silicon scally) has been turning out immaculate electro, house and techno for over 10 years now, with releases & remixes on such respected labels as mute, warp, playhouse, satamile & scsi-av . here he turns troglodyte into an off-kilter, but driving, electro workout full of twists and turns. kracktronik fave volum doesnt disappoint either. he drops the tempo and increases the spook factor by a few notches, and as always his intricate programming reveals layer after layer of nutritious electronic brain-food.

after his airwalk/overrun 12-inch, henrik b obviously felt like dropping something more noisy and pounding. his remix of >let it drop< by dj delicious is just that. with the usual thick and somewhat trancey synth sounds always coming from the leading producers in sweden recently, it fits perfectly in any kind of driving electro set. includes john dahlback s huggotron remix

played by technasia and in the charts of dave clarke !! corazon was released on muller records 2060. loved by many djs as state of the art detroit techno. here we go with new remixes from detroit master claude young, the well known alex bau widely respected for his driving techno style and at last but not least the head of parsec records mister robotnik himself. 3 mixes, all different, all funky.

played by : ricardo villalobos, raresh, cle, 2000 and one, italoboyz, daniel stefanik, c-rock, agnes, efdemin, mathias kaden, cassy.... + sascha dive remix!!! nektarios danias alias nekes, co-founder and co-carrier of oslo records, presents his first ep: cristal. the main track is a top class club tool. with little, but tangible elements nekes creates an extatic ambience with high explosion risk. the same can be said about the sascha dive remix, that once again reflects the huge talent of this young german house producer. modernity combined with a classic touch and a big portion of deepness. waitin carries on with this energy and takes it to the morning hours. a driving track, full of soul.

the sneaky p-series are one of the hottest labels around on this moment and this one is another killer. specially named for the summer to come, which off course when you play this on the festivals it will be hot! gunjack delivers the goods with his carnaval like sampling work and the driving beats. carl falk editing gunjacks work-out to complete the session! big

autokratz follow the success of dancefloor smash >pardon garcon< with >stay the same<, a driving and uplifting summer electro anthem. the b side is taken up by the industrial stomper &#128,>keep on walking<&#153,, a relentless machine which combines grinding synths and searing melodies

klakson is dropping a hot release just before the summer really kicks in... number one gives us two warm driving house/techno tracks with an amazing vibe. sounds like daftpunk doing techno together with carl craig. on the a side we find this amazing deep house track called all the same. phat beats to move you ass but again with a beautufull melancholic topping. the aa side comes with this crazy jam called wonka. it takes you to the top with this incredible build up, ready to explode! at this moment we have no further info on the identity of dxr, or do we? take wild wild guess and listen to the production skills. two great tracks to bring the party to another level

split ep of dark metallic hard-fun from the human shield mixing funnel. manasyt leaves his manners at home and takes the a side by force with two solid cuts of pure industrial horror: wrist sewing leaves little to the imagination whilst his bloc 08 set opener vibro speeds up the synth suspense until your loins are sore and your mind is truly spent. overworked and underpaid north wales bedroom musician cestrian (bunker/monox) softens the blow just a bit on the reverse with his hearse giving you the perfect funeral, driving off into the near distance with dead waves and metallic shards of fluctuating hiss. the stately anti funk of rizzla teeth brings us to a conclusion with gun metal grey sneers of contempt and harrowing neg vibe downer skree. suit up and dig in!

with this deft , elegant weave of selected vocal cuts and deep yet undeniably driving melody ricky l creates a unique form of pure, stylish house that takes a recognisable pop aesthetic and remodels it for the soulful, sophisticated dancefloor

new label founded by frankfurt based dj & producer robin jacobs. finest deep hypnotizing synth flavoured berlin anthem from nico grubert, well known from his releases on labels like definition, tonsportgruppe or whirlpoolsex. incl more driving mihalis safras(trapez) remix. support by mark broom, holgi star, two_em, dj emerson, micha klang, liberto

in good old manner of chicago-house-music glare tyree cooper and eric d. clark on site a with discreed harmonies to there familiar seemed voices. the unstoppable forward driving beat with the care sedate bassline underlined the feeling but also the simultaneous unchangeable purpose of the track - to put the listener in motion. the stuff will be advanced by the also announced mix from the label boss himself - stefan braatz - on site b. full cords and a chiselled beat added by a extra acid-line in well known braatz-style.

this track continues with their trademark combination of deep club grooves and great live musicianship as guitarist hideki ikeuchi glides over dj uchikawas driving beats while makoto kuriya adds his inimitable keyboard. in addition to the smooth main mix, rhythm of elements also provide a classic electronic dub for the deeper dance floors, getting techie while firmly rooted in the disco soul heritage. as if that wasnt enough, this 12inch is completed with an incredible cover version of grover washington jrs mr. magic with roe updating this classic to a midtempo soulful jazz burner. dj uchikawa has been a pioneer in japanese dance culture for decades, and is known for representing quality dance music from the classic boogie era to present day deep house scene. he owns the loft club in nagoya, japan. internationally renowned makato kuriya has played with some of the finest jazz musicians of the last century including nathan davis, chuck mangione, billy cobham, donald byrd to name a few. he has recorded numerous albums and performed worldwide. they decided to unite jazz with the electro dance music, and soon after rhythm of elements were created...

as one of the leading voices in japans techno and house scene, this dj, producer and live performer knows what dark textures, dirty bass lines and driving beats are all about. this ep arrives as a bit of a powerful undercover tool style installation, full of simple percussive allotments, syncopated synth bass stabs and plenty of swing. hane starts out as a pretty straightforward loop minded drum workout, but before you know it a delicately plucked synth jam ignites the mix.

dj support – eric prydz, john digweed, sebastian ingrosso, steve angello, axwell, nic fancuilli... following the monster success of the teaser remixes comes this next cirez d bomb on the enormous mouseville imprint. eric can be described a a true scene pioneer as here again he mutates his style to create a truly fresh dancefloor sound with these 2 new killer tracks. both of these tracks have to heard on a club system to be believed. stockholm marathon wallops along with its bass heavy groove and chord use similar to that in teaser before dropping immensely mid way. the journey is simply epic and has been one of the biggest tracks in erics sets for some time with its vocal refrain and enormous driving snares and gut wrenching sub bass

nice price deal !!! shadowfax is hot! with the superfat release from jelle kuipers which is getting huge response and a lot of airplay by big names and the also wicked mark broom remix on the flip. the next one is by bells and macoye. macoye is the alter ego of ortin cam who is is doing some heavy tunes lately like the dancefloor killing remix of dhs classic the house of god on missile. this a1 track is in the same style as that remix, a hard bass line driving track with a lot of things going on in there to make sure the crowd will recognise and appreciate this tune!! on the flip a steady building track that can be used as the sneaky weapon in any dj set!

huge support by laurent garnier, martin eyerer, fergie, monoroom, jeff bennett, da funk, john digweed and more. tom pooks is well known for releases on labels like ovum, kling klong, kompakt, kill brique, great stuff. he comes up with a smashing floorfiller. its sharetime - time to share the feeling, the music, the beat, the words, the summer, the smile….. neurotron made a huge melodic and deep remix for the hot summertime and andre kronert presents a minimal headbanging dub-version with driving beats and freaky crazy elements

with his second release on baobab music, producer mr raoul k heads into new territories. like he did on his first release >le cercle peul<, he combines traditional african instruments and the african approach to rhythm with european production techniques and soundscapes. this time he examines the depths of sound of dubtechno. this effort results in an epic musical journey, an almost soundtrackesque piece of music that accompanies the travelling mind as easily as the dancing body. mr raoul k manages to stay focused troughout this long trip through the land of haunting grooves and irie sounds with ease. driving, yet calm at the very same moment. and full of surprises, too. the flipside delivers – besides a condensed edit of >himalaya< - a grooving piece of afrofunk-goes-house, perfectly fitting in the sunnier time of the year. fellow ivorian doungous delivers the infectious vocals to round up this track

german deep house maestro ralf gum continues his superb output with another single taken from his celebrated long-player >uniting music if no harm>’,is featuring rachel claudio on vocals and proves ralf’,s talent to deliver songs with the right combination of elements to make a serious impact on the advanced dance-floors. the pumping beats and multi-layered percussion in the ‘,original mix’, are surrounded by an effective baseline and kicking poly-synth stabs to build the driving musical bed for rachel’,s passionate vocal.

early support finds favour with laurent garnier, claude von stroke, ralph lawson, mark knight and deep dish&#146,s sharam. it&#146,s been a while since we last heard from mike monday &#150, almost two years, to be exact when he delivered smorgasbord, which won numerous accolades and superlatives in the dance press. lauded as album of the month in i-dj, while dj mag called it a lp we just can&#146,t put down, others jump on board and claim it as a future classic. now signed to san francisco&#146,s om records label, the man who never fails to impress, educate and entertain is back. >the 11 11<&#146,(no, we&#146,re not sure what it means, either) is backed with the equally oddball titled &#145,>hello nest<. regardless, it&#146,s another terrific house offering that pairs dubbed-out beats with techno-tinged melodies to create a modern day jackin&#146,sound. the addition of a driving synth-line only helps this swing, shake&#145,n&#146,rattle in all the right places over a dirty-as-hell bassline. anything but what we&#146,ve come to usually expect from the label, the sund is an equally refreshing break from convention for om, and is taken from the upcoming album, songs without words&#146,by monday