franse are back! 002 is another single sided club stomper of drum focused techno music. distorted kick drums clash with driving hi hats and percussion elements, only subtly accompanied by distorted layers and noise. hand numbered, vinyl only and limited to 150 copies.

ynk’s 2nd ep for polytone is much more than a continuation of his earlier records on polytone and tenderpark. instead, the young artist wants his new ep to be seen as an autonomous work which draws on a multitude of different materials. this leads to a very fluid texture of samples, synths and drum machines and a very detailed structure at first sight - however, all elements fit into each other very nicely and make way for the bigger picture if you take a step back.

liberation technologies continues the legacy of its parent label mute in working with innovative artists, and encouraging experimental and challenging perspectives. for the label’s 10th release, us born, berlin based physical therapy will see his inaugural release on the label. he takes a different tone to previous releases - with a hard hitting drum kit featuring heavily throughout the 6 tracks, aptly named ’hit the breaks’ explores a range of sounds within and beyond the realms of breakbeat.

after a long time, rhadow and ntfo finally met in the studio again to work on the next edition of sintope s slagare series. but not just another regular session... the romanians went fully analogue for a couple of days without phones and computers - just drum machines and instruments. the result is slagare vol. 5 and comes with two tracks in a very limited vinyl only edition of just 300 copies. so better be quick.

driven by analog machines, and with the italian artist s typically dark and gritty stamp on it, the ep is a masterclass in functional, club-focused minimalism, splatterings of acid run wild atop drum-machine rhythms and coarse, swirling pads. idga s two originals, -no pictures- and -no glitter,- land backed by a remix from lucretio of the analog cops, who twists the deep textures of -no glitter- into a slamming slab of raw analog house.

from sci-fi to lo-fi lod presents a journey inside analog machines and science fiction movies. two producers from different countries had split the release with their sounds and their musical attitudes. lost soundbytes is a brussels based young producer that develops an haptic music, diving sometimes into cryptic and anxious foggy areas through analog materials experimentations, as drum machines & synthetisers like poly 61, acidlab bassline 3, wardolf blofeld. sebastian swarm comes from glasgow his three tracks are full lo-fi acid music, imprinted by a cosmic sight and chicago house quotes. enjoy the trip!

dutch producer frits wentink continues to flourish in the follow up to his debut lp rarely pure never simple that was released on wolf music back in march this year. throughout releases on heist and wolf, frits has consistently drawn for his arsenal of synths, effects and drum machines and through doing so has stitched a sound characterised by raw drums, analogue bass tones and odd, lo-fi samples.

ian blevins is from england but hes quite the dude. this is his first offering for the esp institute. on side a, meet the happy beast named hannibal, a big room tune that ticks every box your heart may desire bone dry drum production, atmospheric arpeggios, soaring strings and pads, a beautifully sweeping bass progression and an overall sense of euphoria goosebumps guaranteed. on side b, welcome aunt poly cools us down a little bit stripping back the instrumentation, minimizing any superfluous effects, and layering a sparse bassline and droning synths over a laidback 808 all to a relaxed tempo. blevins debut proves that from the right point of view, familiar elements and motifs can take on a new life whilst reminding us just how the rave can feel. these two songs will increase your serotonin levels.

following the release of the ‘extraction’ and ‘hydraulic pressure’ 12”s earlier this year, adventice – the incendiary collaboration between dj deep and roman poncet, returns to tresor. while taking the groove up quite a few notches, and as per its two predecessors, ‘exsurgence’ unfolds in three different versions around a common theme.
the ‘main mix’ opens into hammering chords yet taking a delicate turn into an synth-heavy refrain. on the flip, the ‘reduced mix’ follows the same composition while playful and cinematic as the use of hihats add a skip to your step and pick up the pace. the ‘percussive mix’ and its rapid drum patterns, exude a fragrance of vocals triggering endless soundscapes.
with this new three track single, dj deep and roman poncet deliver a fierce package, another warning for what is still to come for the duo.

dany deliver a new ep on his own label, high sense ep with a melodic lead inside and massive drum to burn the dancefloor. also including 2 remixes by marco bailey & sierra sam. play it and have a nice trip!

here comes the heavy remix package to lake peoples much praised debut album purposely uncertain field. with redshape, lawrence and map.ache three remixes were carefully chosen who would be able to bring their own distinctive sound to the table, but also treat the original tracks respectfully. redshape catapults -illuminated- into the orbit of the red planet, where it rotates in a trippy and hypnotic way. lawrence is drifting red but stays closer to the sun. the dial boss keeps things lighter and brings some bells and a steady bass drum to dinner and knows how to mesmerise. leipzig buddy and kann records co-founder map.ache shifts up a gear with his remix for cooping. twisted vocals and a bouncy bassline make his remix a darling on the club floor and rounds things consistently up.

dark. loud. immersive. lÄrm, or >the black box< as hungarian clubbers started to call it is most definitely the hottest spot in budapests electronic music scene right now. the club now turned to local house-techno heads to create its first vinyl release with names such as imre kiss, route 8, andras toth or s.olbricht as a mission statement and the result is just like what they imagined: a compilation of 13 varied tracks from classic drum machinery through acidic house to toned-down thumpers which demonstrates the very attitude of lÄrm.

the sophomore ep by label head n conduit. the name and inspiration for the pumps ep is derived from new yorks infamous strip club, pumps. located on the border of queens and brooklyn on the english kills canal, its one of the last holdouts of seedy and unkempt brooklyn, now that the high rises and artisanal establishments have taken over. the pumps ep consists of three original tracks and a remix that are supposed to capture whats left of this through raw analog sequences and drum programming.

imyrmind debuts on tartelet with a four-tracker ranging from banging mpc techno to contagious latin house and laidback jazzy wonk. after finishing a degree in architecture and relocating to berlin earlier this year, imyrmind stepped up his game with the release of his solo debut on astro & graef s money $ex imprint. this november will see the release of the beatsmiths second solo venture on tartelet records. the opening track tong po is imyrmind s take on techno, inspired by the villain from jean claude van damme s 1989 cult classic kickboxer. a heavy pitched kick drum, fuzzy melodies with generous use of tape delay and a badass bass line dropping around the three-minute mark makes this a peak time candidate. wanja 9000 slows down the pace. dusty jazz samples and wonky beats with sloppy turntable cuts add a nice live feel to the track. on the b-side upturn sets the mood with classic salsa percussion infused with an epic brass and piano hook that could very well stem from the infamous palmieri brothers or one of their contemporaries. embrace your inner latino and follow your hips. the last track of the record number seven completes the circle with venturous drum programming, layered melodies and plenty of early morning ambiance. imyrmind is scheduled for a three week australia, nz and asia tour in november alongside long-time collaborator glenn astro.

celebrating the seventh noon-records release, we are happy and proud to present you an ep with a name that speaks for itself. something strong is one of these high pressure peaktime cuts, that can turn any club or festival stage upside down. the slick combination of raw and dirty drum programming and twisted funky stabs & organ sounds, will take you on a ride. the head infecting vocals and synths during the break make sure, that no one will be left behind when the beat pounds in again and again. tommer is more on the bumpy house side. with it s massive bassline and percussive patterns, you can get any party started. a perfect track to round up an ep - truly dedicated to the dancfloor.

glasgow youngster steven simpson may only have just finished his a-levels, but he is the first new talent to be plucked for this london imprints homage to vintage house, acid and breakbeat. 1Ø pills mate is a home for wary stragglers in the rave. riding 303 bass-lines into the mid-afternoon and steadily sinking into a hammock in a field come the next dusk. heavy come-downs and even heavier drum-jams. this is one for the true believers, the baggy white tee crew and everyone who s ever gotten lost in a dark, sweaty basement.

marvis dee opens the newly varnished in the my dreams imprint with a boogie-led 5-track ep of late-night 80s house and slow groove-soaked beats. drawing from the magical influence of the conga-a-plenty tr-727 drum machine along with stomach rumbling basses and glistening synth romanticism conjured from the same machine. sailing over alpha moon is the first in a 3 ep series exploring these ideas, machines and the nostalgic attachment to things we have once experienced but may not remember. trapped solely in the memories of others, but returning in our dreams.

welcome to the anticipated fourth installment of the the opium audio series. featuring two brand new, deep and trippy tracks by label-owner destrict himself, the fourth opium audio release also comes with lots of heavy additives. >goodbye fellas< represents a miles-deep and atmospheric structure while >becose i do< unfolds into a subversive drum-driven beast. young blood kashawar went on to remix destricts >goodbye fellas< in a deep romantic and uplifting way – not only after-hour-material! further on hardworksoftdrink programming-heros felix reifenberg and thilo dietrich remixed >becose i do< in their well known tradition for talented on-point producing-skills that never lacking craziness. not to stop there, opium audio 004 features two locked groove tracks by well known romanian artist vid and the dutch talent roon. 180g pressing and vinyl only.

sean hernandez, a.k.a. chicago skyway presents * empty patterns* on emphasis recordings. in the past, chicago skyway has recorded for labels such as eargasmic recordings, m>o>s deep, uzuri, altered moods recordings, and machining dreams, to name a few. empty patterns is a collection of tracks named after empty, programmable user patterns founds in most modern sequencers, synthesizers, and drum machines. we can only speculate which instrument was used for these tracks. all tracks are dj tools and is geared towards djs and dance floors. lots of chicago jacking house style drum patterns and bass synth stabs, with added reverb and distortion for grit and color.

citrus recordings present the fugitive ep by zero t and mindmapper & silvahfonk. dancefloor sounds with class made by producers you should keep an eye out for. fresh of his sophomore album on dispatch recordings, zero t continues to impress with impeccable skill and style when it comes to producing drum & bass. *the funnel* is based around deep stabs and raging mid bass sounds over powerfull rolling beats. signature zero t sounds right here. on the flip an exciting duo takes over with a track called *the fugitive*. dutch drum & bass frontrunners mindmapper & silvahfonk manage to deliver a techno infused stepper with plenty of weight to keep the dancefloor going. essential.

leary, presents the second vinyl s release signed with wout records.from south germany, among analog synthesizers and drum machines, leary give life to the concept of: uran lp. a record set very strong and compact, full of fascinating analog sounds, which blend power with depth and intensity. uran, bund and bar are the tracks featured in this latest product, bar is followed to a remix composed by dinkis.

kyle geiger returns on his home label with a set of tracks designed to recapture the basic function of techno. it s music to sweat to at a party. additionally, this package aims to capture a sense of timelessness through melody interwoven with a pumping breed of techno rhythms. the title track, homecoming, starts with a bottom-heavy percussive workout, then presses forward with an array of slowly filtering brighter synth stabs. the breakdown sees an arpeggiated synth slowly overtake the rhythm of the track just long enough to build tension and bring things back to full speed. the verge is a very stripped back, drum track style cruiser, which builds tension with a rising distorted pulse sound filtering in and out. just as it seems that the back half of the track will carry on as planned, a running melody comes in and changes the direction of the entire track. the verge (beat tool) is identical to the original, but build for those a little shy about slightly more upfront melodies.

craig peyton was a mainstay in nyc jazz and dance music beginning in the 70s. from playing on dan hartmans -vertigo/relight my fire- to his work on boogie funk productions with daryl payne, he is one of the unsung heroes of the era where disco transitioned into house music. his drum machine and synth based cover of william devaughans -just be thankful- came out on profile records in 1983, a daring move for a white man trained on the vibes. he gives the jam a haunting and funky rework that has only escalated in popularity over the years. it has been bootlegged extensively while original copies remain quite elusive.

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marquis hawkes returns with a new ep for houndstooth, sweet. pairing up a sugary r&b sample with his signature swinging but slamming beats, opening cut when i get home is a return to the flavour of last year s summer smash cant find a reason, although this time around, it s more tracky and introspective. next up, a different facet of hawkes production talents is reprised with at the witness stand, a trippy take on classic ny freestyle. opening the b-side, title track sweet furthers hawkes trademark rough and ready house sound with distinctive vocal hooks and a hip-twitching rhythm, whilst bringing up the rear, what a relief is a raw but inescapably funky drum workout that would make the likes of traxmen & eric martin proud.

food music welcomes a1 bassline to the label to release his first lp - technicality. the album’s title draws from the club night “technicality”, a monthly drum & bass night at herbal in east london, which is run by chris inperspective and continued the sound of early reinforced and metalheadz records as well as pushing new forward thinking music. the album is centred around growing up as a teenager discovering this jungle/drumfunk sound through his college friend rahim (lab creation), where the likes on fold, ben ufo, breakage would attend the club. in addition to well received records on dirtybird, pets recordings and his collaborative work with leon vynehall as laszlo dancehall, the album is a stamp on a1’s sound and his influences from his teenage years to growing up and discovering house and techno.

subversive delivers a follow-up to last season’s vrv release chainbreaker, this time with two measured explorations of atmosphere and movement. the title track, domestique, builds its drama around delayed synthesis, crafting a wash delayed environment that keeps a strong pace. corosync emerges from a similar approach but intensifies the drum programming and strips away melodic layers. vrv label bosses raíz rework corosync with emphasis on thicker beat construction and synthesized psychedelia. all the tracks play on the best of the detroit-berlin connection and are primed for in-the-mix hypnosis.

transmitting from new york (via toronto), jex aka jex opolis has so far been known as the man behind and in front of the good timin label. infamous for its boogie burner bombs to quote discogs member kutter karlo jex, trades his label for running back and a shifts the gear. up with the tempo and down with the lights, there still is a variety of styles. studio e is named after an after hours spot in edmonton that the record s author partied at in the early 2000s, also sounds like something ivan smagghe would have enjoyed at that point in time. laxmi tool is referencing classic tribal house and a street in pune, where jex wifes grandma bought the drum used in this track. on the flip, harpa brags and boasts with its trampoline bass line, while la casa surfs some timpani waves.

with b&w printed sleeve - housed in cover art from p.a.m.s misha hollenbach. studio styrka springs a leak with three new tracks from villa abo, the mainstay of veteran swedish analogue unit frak. released by australian label noise in my head, sibilant is the product of a mutual appreciation for severed heads and terse tapes, both of which propelled a 13 year old jan svensson to form frak back in 1987. on warming up signal, svensson sounds the nuclear alarm with an unforgiving techno meltdown that leaves no survivors. the flip gives our disintegrated minds some relief with drum-magnet, a paranoid beat track recorded in collaboration with karlskrona punk rocker nebula, and the hypnotic syndrome beautiful.

after debuting on rebirth with their new alias easy to remember (inspired by the famous song from st germain of the same name) niro and elia perrone release now on their own unclear label. the ep contains two originals backed by three remixes.royal rumbles obscure synth melody and obsessive pitch changes pave the way to sinister background noises and beats, whereas jazz cowboys free style drumming, syncopated rhythm and xylophones blur the line between house music and free improvisation. minimonos remix of royal rumble brings the kick drum to the fore and adds a staccato bass line coupled with some stop & gos that spice up the vibe of the track. giulio etiopes rendition of jazz cowboys adds some deep pads, flute sounds and a trumpet sample leading into a dreamy break, with def safaris dark rework turning it instead into a galloping percussive tool.

this 3lp contains a selection of tracks used in the mix. includes tracks by il guardiano del faro, gabor szabo, claude speeed, brian bennett band, young marco, actress, c cat trance, mistral, richard schneider jr., wally badarou, jan akkerman.

limited to 150 copies.
written-by, producer - megna, recorded at space reflection studio, lower austria.
felga ltd is a independent record label based in lower austria/austria.
one take hardware live recording sessions are our passion. we use a variation of digital and analogue synthesizers and drum maschines. stereo is one of the most valuable things a human being can build - besides love.

ltd repress .. you are not supposed to know that, but the rumour mill is blowing in the wind: to know from hearsay famous dj rainer trueby teaming up with danilo from motor city drum ensemble (aka inverse cinematics) to launch the rainer trueby project. these tracks are more an edit thing, not supposed for official release. both edits are already circulating, and a very limited vinyl seems overdue. a tasty taster by those nice guys!

this one goes out to dj peppe....

after recording various psych soul and funk tracks on the whiz record label the real thing carried on after leaving the label to record more studio cuts with musician and producer stu gardner. here they let it rip with an incredible fast version of james browns *give it up, turnit loose* ... and they left in that all important secret ingredient of a lovely long drum break. stu gardner himself took to the microphone on this track, with various background vocals and screams, and did the vocals for the amazing b-side *it s a family thang*!

mount liberation unlimited s debut 12inch on junk yard connections, astro travelling life, has become one of the most in demand deep house releases of 2014. a year on, they finally deliver a follow-up, this time on superconscious records. all three tracks primarily succeed due to their blend of rough analogue elements, crusty drum machine hits, tape hiss, and so on and the kind of dreamy, stargazing chords and melodies that have always been a hall mark of classic deep house. its the detroit techno influenced polyphonic spree, all cymbal-heavy shuffle, stretched-out chords and funky synthesizers - that arguably stands out, though its a tough call given the high quality threshold throughout.

ultra limited, one copy per customer! in an absurd world, full of unwanted auditory sensations, sometimes we have to escape back to the basement - back to the beats. that feeling, that need, paved the way for blint to release his very first solo ep – blint001. the record is a two-tracker: on side a you’ll find „silent movements“, a bassline-driven broken beat with a dark twist in the end. on the flipside there is „road to ioannina“ which is based on an 808 drum pattern, accompanied by a smooth synth-odyssee. the record comes along with a fine art print of the cover, drawn by graffitiartist rookie the weird, handsigned and numbred on 300gr. paper. a special gadget, that is connecting blint s musical output to his roots in graffiti and hip-hop culture. a true underground-package from germanys ruhr-area!

succeeding his profound and forward-thinking album >depth charged< which was revealed last february, terence fixmer returns with >depth charged remixed< featuring ostgut tons answer code request and uk’s underground techno hero steve bicknell. >elevation<, originally the final track of the album, emotional and reflective, is kicked up a notch by acrs patrick gräser by adding ponderous drum patterns making it perfect for the floor. conversely, steve bicknell takes on >unforeseen<. with its fast paced rolling bass it is now put into top gear shivering with feverish reverberations. to compliment each variation, included on the ep are fixmers own live versions that have energetically filled dance floors throughout his tour.

saft10 is a boogie infused record by grodno based producer four walls. seemingly effortless the belorussian newcomer to the saft family knits up an ecstatic wash of synths, pads and modish drum patterns.

youth stand up! is a collaborative recording project between glasgows green door studio, lebeha drumming center in hopkins, belize, and the tafi cultural institute based in tafi atome, ghana. the results of the collaboration are this nine track album released on autonomous africa. all proceeds from the youth stand up! album sales will be split between tuteme band, belize and tafi cultural institute’s fund to build their recording studio and cultural centre. there will be two 12inches released in late 2015 / early 2016 featuring remixes of tracks from the album by jd twitch, midland, auntie flo and hodge. the 12inches will eau also include an additional bonus track recorded at the original sessions.

100% dynamite explores the links between reggae, jazz, funk and soul. the album is jam-packed with reggae tunes that have crossed-over and become cult dancefloor hits in clubland such as >greedy g<, >rocksteady< and >granny scratch scratch<. fourteen tracks of music that show the influence that american jazz, funk and soul music has had on jamaican reggae. the proximity of the west indies to the usa meant that many jamaican musicians would continue to be influenced by american styles of music whilst at the same time continuing to define new styles of their own such as ska, rocksteady and dub.

mastermaster kicks things off and drives a shifting sequence through a lo-fi break, plodding piano notes and a clipped, lively vocal hook before -bruce wayne- melds spring reverb and squelching flangers to treat guitar riffs and more 80s drums. eerily wobbling synths shimmer over head before -hornet green- drives a sprung kick under tense, soundtrack synth tones and a sandy shuffle as a cinematic pursuit is rendered. -valium- then sets sultry vocals floating through more hazy drum breaks and softly shifting chords. rhythmic variation and more vintage effects wade in and round off off a refreshing package of rich and intriguing gems and another fine addition to the charlois series.

blendits audio reflections vol. 1 brings together the labels best tracks released over a period of 2 years. since its inception during the autumn of 2013 blendits audio has been a steady force providing the underground drum & bass scene with deep but musical beats, aimed for the dancefloor. head honcho chris harmonics has proven to posses a keen ear for finding the right tracks by established and upcoming artists that blend the rough with the smooth. the vinyl package includes tracks by hydro, dabs, eastcolors, bredren and philth. the digital version of this release will feature tracks by soligen & type 2, mystic state, mtwn and impish as well. over the first 10 releases blendits have broadcast their sentiments with crisp clarity, we look forward to hearing more.

tattoo and street artist by day, techno producer when dusk hits, the multi talented andreas andreasson aka diagenetic origin returns to sonic groove for his annual installment of heavy, deep and diligent techno. with the *golden age ep*, the berlin-based producer showcases a diverse collection of moody cuts, from the futuristic longings of the rhythmically challenging *telepathic future* to the deep cavernous percussion workout of *the awakening*. drawn out aerial melodies are both supported and shattered by andreas penchant for heavy primal drum programming, serving as a reminder of his formative years spent drumming for punk and hardcore bands in sweden. spanning the depth and breadth of the techno scale, *golden age* commands attention and adds to his consistently qualitative output on sonic groove.

a ship called misterio takes us on a journey to the darker and harder spaces of noon records. where the last releases have been more dreamy and funky, this ep is nothing but techno at its finest. a ship called misterio takes off from the very depths of dissonant frequencies and builds up into a massive rolling drum pattern, distorted hooks and a hi-hat thunderstorm. be warned: this track doesn t show any mercy. a true peak-time record and nothing but dynamite for the dance floor.

a slightly fresher direction with this ep - no, we’re not a couple is a funked up rolling thing with jungle subs, dubby hats and percussion, shifting textures and film score strings. cortisol is a stressful warehouse jam in 7/8, filtered every which way then taken to church. pacy but doesn’t really sound it. white mice is an afterhours, dubbed-out, drum machine samba workout for smoky basements. slow but doesn’t really sound it. hope you enjoy em! respect, mosca.

rubber is new label from the hague with a motley mixture of off-radar electronix for both the experimental clubber and home listener. rubber001 is a bold three-tracker. mannequin records head-honcho alessandro adriani hits the nail on the head with his secret weapons. secondly, reigning from finland, 0.5w (halvtrak and stak etop) pans across the room like running with titanium scissors. the cherry on top is this piece of dutch drum-laden poetry, probably on illegal medication, about a bicycle mechanic from the hague by legends unit moebius, reverend cor gout and salo mentale. all on 180 grams of white vinyl in a white jacket.

once again this is a limited vinyl only release of 200 copies. following the success of earlier releases which found their way into the bags boxes and hearts of diverse movers and shakers laurent garnier, serge clone, steve bicknell, gerd, osunlade, marcel dettmann, mike huckaby, trevino and motor city drum ensemble amongst many others

killer ep in fresh, stripped down, dubbed-out, half-stepping drum & bass mode.