brill four track vinyl sampler with killer prime time techno , made by sasha carassi (drumcode), spektre (weave music), lutzenkirchen (great stuff), phunk investigation...

i fight myself to sleep, my eyelids, heartbeats are lead weights of despair and sor-rows. the years disappeared within loneliness. to manage staying alive i keep my visions to myself. you were once my friend, a sinister. the sinister composition was written by par grindvik during 2009 and 2010. writing sinister was part of a healing process. the original sinister was never meant to be released - and it will probably never be. however, in 2010 par came up with the idea of handing out parts from the original, to a few of his friends, and to release different interpretations derived from these parts. the new interpretations would mark the beginning of a new label project cal¬led sinister. next to par’s own rework of the original, you will find the following interpretations. samuel l session (klap klap, music man, soma, be as one), s100 (stockholm ltd), gary beck (minus, soma, saved), staffan linzatti (stockholm ltd, searchlights), jesper dahlbäck (isl, drumcode, h-prod)

following recent excursions for adam beyers drumcode imprint, joseph capriati delivers some hand picked remixes of tracks taken his 2010 lp save my soul. cari lekebusch and fergie remix the young neapolitan producer who has won a host of influential patrons such as dave clarke, billy nasty, slam, chris liebing and the advent in recent years. cari lekebusch, who needs no introduction, is up first and tackles gmid. the result is a purposeful, hypnotic and mechanical slice of linear techno that uses a fever-dream series of overlapping soundscapes to brilliant effect. british dj/producer and ex-radio 1 host, fergie, adds to proceedings of with his mix of noise to noise - a shuffling immaculately produced slice of contemporary techno with an arrangement aimed squarely at the floor. analytic trail has been instrumental in creating what is now recognized as the neapolitan techno sound. the labels dynamic and inventive approach is the key to their success and the name analytic trail is synonymous with the italian big-room techno sound. launched in 2001 by markantonio the label currently sits proudly at the head of italys vibrant techno scene

returning to the plus 8 fold once more, paco osuna is one of spains finest electronic exports. having made a name for himself with a residency at amnesia over a decade ago, he hass since gone on to play places like watergate, fabric and movement festival, all the while holding down a residency for barcelonas club4 night at city hall. his experience in the studio goes way back, too, with releases on drumcode and minus as well as mindshake - the techno imprint he founded in 2005. the osuna sound has never strayed too far from the pulsing heart of the dancefloor - despite investigating everything from dark and fierce to stripped and raw techno - and thats the case once again on his four ep …

italian techno heavyweights markantonio and rino cerrone finally name their collaborative ventures after ten years of gigs and productions together, and the name is junction hands. revolution is back is the first full release under the junction hands moniker, following a well received outing as part of the recent the napoli connection ep on adam beyers drumcode and it sees the two veterans deliver some of their strongest work yet. the title track is a pacey number with a reverb soaked yet warm atmosphere which underpins an aggressive, simple and incredibly effective bass/drum loop which gains intensity throughout. sharp sounds puncture the groove here there which keeps things interesting but its the discordant stabs in the break which push things into overdrive. the equally hypnotic and driving thing for hands follows but manages to do so with an increased feeling of woozy menace. synths feedback on themselves to shattering crescendos before subsiding into waves of noise while the groove relentlessly works its magic. with junction hands theres yet another must-check name coming out of the neapolitan scene.

sasha carassi is one of the best italian techno djs and producers. since 2002 his immense output gives the worldwide techno scene a lot of exciting material. numerous releases on labels like drumcode, sleaze, respekt recordings, 8 sided dice or driving forces he gained a lot of attention and in the following teamed up with artists like joseph capriati ,adam jay, brian sanhaji,spektre or virgil enzinger. his latest release on harthouse called >white sucker< last year was massive. now we are absolutely positive that sasha carassi, founder of globox and cofounder of phobiq should be part of the harthousefamily. with the a-side track 3 44 sasha takes off with everything important to a good techno track: a nice innocent intro takes place and blows everything off with the entering beats and percussions. the twisted use of science fiction sounds sets interesting highlights what makes the track a real peak time pearl. the first track on the b side continues energy and charakter of >344< but turns the meaning of synthsizer use into a bit more psychological torture porn.

hummingbirds 2nd release will be provided by chilean born artists, andres bucci (and yes, brother to pierre bucci). andres >unity hood ep< provides 3 works from the former visual artist, each track capturing the unique style and flavor that oozes funk and personality. remix privileges go to alexi delano (plus 8, drumcode) who turns up the pace on soul thing and punches a solid techno groove.

the 100th release from synewave records continues after the great success from part 1, the final round gets special treatments by terence fixmer (electric deluxe, international deejay gigolo, jupiter ),dave ellesmere (kanzlermant, 100% pure, intacto), & italy’s ascion (drumcode, 8 sided dice). to properly complete this release, the original classic has been specially remastered and added. already having support and play from adam beyer, the advent, joseph capriotti, richie hawtin, gayle san, chris liebing, adam x, dj submerge, and many others.

droid recordings has always focused on presenting domestic talent. the latest eps contributors are no exception. kyle geiger of drumcode fame teams up with longtime collaborator and friend bobby dowell. they both reside in the technos simmering hotbed, the american midwest. they are among north americas chosen few still representing techno in the place where they were raised and influenced rather then adding themselves to the over-saturated european scene.

rhythm converted is a new label from belgian techno guru, tom hades. having created (with marco bailey) the rhythm convert label in 2004, rhythm converted represents a new chapter in the history of the innovative and forward-thinking approach the label has always pushed. having burst on to the techno scene via his i love techno collaboration with marco bailey, tom hades has been at the centre of the techno scene since 2001. working as a solo artist and with marco bailey, tom has created an impressive catalogue of tracks on labels such as drumcode, mb elektronics, 8 sided dice, naked lunch and hell yeah.

right after the success of his massive crude ep on adam beyer s famous drumcode imprint, patrick comes up with the titletrack dome - and boy what a follow-up it is! over ten minutes patrick keeps the tension high, teases us with the raw force of dome over just a few little kickdrum pauses until the track goes through the roof in on hell of a break! on the flip we have hot mess, another primetime weapon, and this one patrick produced together with per hammar, who made a name for himself with releases on great stuff, starlight and kant over the last year, but it was especially his track el salvador on mija rec. a few months ago that introduced per to a bigger audience, causing quite a stir on dancefloors worldwide!

clink closes out the year with a powerful double pack from tony rohr, titled >oddmatik<. this is his first solo release on clink since 2008, proving that the best come to those who wait. refining what is most popularly known has his >voodoo techno< sound, rohr has accomplished a mature collection of six diverse tracks via his virus b, nord modular, lead 2, an elektron monomachine and machinedrum. each piece has a different charisma, ranging from melancholy house to peak techno, achieving an absorbing variation of ideas that only a few are able to do so fluently. rohr is one of new yorks most prolific and interesting techno artists and has an impressive discography dating back to 1999. he has achieved popular releases on iconic imprints like cocoon, plus 8, drumcode, weave and podium, and works closely on production with american heavy-weights tim xavier, alexi delano and john selway. his charismatic and futuristic production style is ever-present throughout his music, and he maintains an unparalleled and dynamic sound while staying in tune with the ever-evolving techno and house genres. >oddmatik< summarizes tonys eleven-year journey in the studio and on the stage, and is some of his most compelling work to date.

06hr-vinyl has seen strong support globally with many well respected and beloved djs playing the release, which includes the likes of richie hawtin, dubfire, cari lekebusch, anja schneider, todd bodine, 2000 and one, dj hell, and 16 bit lolitas. this year has seen hidden recordings make a dramatic impact in the world of techno with this release featuring remixes from ambivalent (minus), argenis brito (cadenza) and alexi delano (drumcode/adny/clink) and upcoming releases featuring remixes from in-demand artists such as john tejada, rene breitbarth, and dj qu, with many more lined up to close out 2010 and kick off 2011. additional support for our music has come from magda, troy pierce, craig richards, paco osuna, cari lekebusch, speedy j, stephan bodzin and tim xavier. the label has also been featured on carl cox global radio show, showcased on sweatlodge berlin and written up in time out new york, ibiza voice, big shot magazine and techno travelers.

nicolas reinbold and david lamant, have been studying and playing electro music for many years, but in 2009, they decided to link their musical knowledge and background to create a new musical project, called the outsiders. in order to make their project alive, they also created a label called elektro korp records. to date, they have made a vinyl call evaporate e.p. that feature two tracks from them and a remix from perc (c.l.r., drumcode, perc trax) they have pressed those tracks in limited edition (500 marbled vinyls).

more slamming prime time techno madness, drumcode artist!!!

here we go again! with the >lucky numbers ep< we proudly present the next smashing release on driving forces recordings! dfr005 features a massice collaboration between us based kyle geiger (drumcode) & and uk techno legend jamie bissmire (space djz). this fusion brought out two mental and evil techno tunes called >lucky numbers< and >potential. both made to kick asses and early featured at dave clarkes >whitenoise< radioshow.
but theres more to come! attention should be paid to the mind-blowing remixes from the mighty space djz themselves and chicagos rising talent, submerge (mote evolver, fragments)

chris is very happy that his long term friend adam beyer from sweden, who runs the drumcode and truesoul labels (as most of you may know), has contribute to the 10 year anniversary label compilation. chris said >he managed to give me an amazing track that i have already been playing up and down since probably the beginning of last summer<. you have to know that most of these tracks have been collected over a period of at least the last six months. this one from adam is called >antistius< not only is chris out for having international artists on this compilation but also his home base in frankfurt equally has some amazing artists to offer. this track on the b-side is by clr artist and mastering engineer brian sanhaji who has also recently released his album on the label. his contribution to 10 years of clr is pretty phat. this one is called >higgs< and chris had already been playing it, all over the place, with amazing responses.

big with dubfire, bodzin, beyer, joris voorn, anja schneider, magda, joseph capriati, fabrizio maurizi, paco osuna, jesse rose, jonas, someone else and many others! big bang with this great release produced back to back by nihil young (after succesful releases on 1605, rekluse, 3rd wave...) and his newcomer friend ninetto. a cool and funky tech house and a monster techno track for doomed ep, which includes amazing remixes by gary beck (soma, edit select, figure...) and ascion & d. carbone (sci+tec, ad limited, drumcode)!

after his latest releases on drumcode, itamar sagi comes back home with another package of solid techno on shlomi abers be as one imprint. as excpected from itamar, hi soriginal versions a summerish techno groove with funky bassline and quality techno drums for the big rooms. on the remixes, be as one is proud to welcome two of the most rated djs and producers of the recent years. on the b1, the man himself, steve lawler delivers a dancefloor treat, housier rework of the original, a typical lawler tribal anthem. on the b2, to complete the package, there luca bacchetti, whos coming back after his latest great ovum release, with an old school approach to itamars original, 909 hi-hats and rolling drums, cant ask for more… check this out

harthouse begins 2010 with londons techno prodigy steve lawler whose enormously creative output brought him signings at labels r&s, drumcode, ovum, sci+tec, skint and others. as a&r he manages his own label viva music where he releases tracks by artists like john selway, tiefschwarz, bushwacka, reboot or audiofly. his new work almerina comes with remixes by joey beltram and alex flatner on the glorious vinyl. so watch out for these exciting tracks!

bangin uk prime time techno! truesoul starts 2010 with a strong return to form that stands proudly next to recent releases by adam beyer, cari lekebusch and joel mull. debuting on truesoul in 2009 with the emotive sky is falling ep, dustin zahn has received critical acclaim for his work on drumcode, rekids, and his own enemy records. a keen experimenter with sound and style. the restrained tension that runs through this ep is testament to zahns desire to evolve techno beyond the norm.

under the stewardship of alan fitzpatrick (drumcode, figure, bedrock), 8 sided dice is considered one of the most exciting techno labels to emerge in recent times. 9 hours later, amsterdam, gas mask and continue led carl cox, adam beyer, dubfire, john digweed, nic fanciulli and len faki to champion the label, catapulting 8 sided dice on to playlists across the globe. ..

luke slaters mote evolver label is not pulling any punches. having shaken the techno scene to its boots last month with the release of ortin cams no-holes-barred >carnage<, the label moves on to their funky 13th release.
the name cari lekebusch is synonymous with what has made techno the musical powerhouse that it has become. globally recognized as a founding force behind the swedish techno movement alongside the triumvirate of adam beyer, jesper dahlbäck and joel mull, lekebuschs distinctive musical style and creative integrity has graced leading label from drumcode to soma to harthouse and turbo and spawned a career that has maintained over nearly two decades.
spindizzy is a deftly crafted funked-up tech house track. constructed from a palette of harmonically aligned keys, bass and horns, its intensity comes from the measured way in which each element is given the space to breath its own energy into the mix. pacey but musical, subtle yet memorable, this is a standout record.
luke slater adding his bass sodden l.b dub corp twist to the track completes the package. deeply dubbed-out tribal rhythms take the mix on a more left-of centre path that winds through a busy soundscape of atmospheric acoustics that seem to breathe in deeply before being exhaled in a release of firing percussion.

drumcode artists, excellent phunkin sweden techno !!!

support by marco carola, troy pierce, paco osuna, ambivalent ...
alexi delano, with his second solo contribution to clink, the chilean-swedish-american eloquently brings back what keeps us addicted to minimal: simple, groovy percussive concepts layered under eerie, sexy melodies. gracing this ep are two ravishing, high profile remixes from paco osuna minus, plus 8 and pär grindvik drumcode, spectral. enjoy!

drumcode and perc trax regular kyle geiger is the next techno prodigy to be welcomed into the roots family by label boss ortin cam. >no release< is built around a massive breakdown - major dancefloor damage!

ultraphat remixes by adam beyer(mad eye, drumcode) together with jesper dahlbäck & on the flipside a. mochi!

adam beyer returns to mad eye with a storming two tracker. keeping it deep and funky and a little bit druggy, beyer takes us on a swirling journey with eerie synths and dubby bass. this is definitely not a record just for a techno frat - you will definitely see cross over to the tech and deep house boys who yearn for something a little bit tougher in their sets. once again beyer can do no wrong as he cements himself as one of the biggest names in techno today. sickeningly good!

solid percussive techno wax, incl nihad tule rmx (drumcode)

kyle geiger has enjoyed a rapid rise up the techno ranks thanks to two very well received releases on adam beyer s world famous drumcode label and a handful of high-profile remixes including reworks for marco bailey s mb elektronics label, la techno dons droid recordings and of course perc trax, where his recent remix of material object won the support of joey beltram, paco osuna, xpansul, laurent garnier, nihad tule, ivan smagghe, michel de hey and many more.

originally released on analytic trail at the end of 2007, c est la vie (and b-side oasi) marked the debut for joseph capriati. since this time capriati has gone on to become one of the hottest names in techno with releases on the scenes labels including drumcode, clr and sci and tec.
to celebrate the success of this favourite son of naples, analytic trail are releasing a staggering set of remixes of two tracks from joseph s debut release on the label from the best names in techno: umek, ramon tapia, xpansul, ortin cam, hauswerks, gaz james and abnormal boyz
first up to rework oasi is great stuff s ramon tapia. without doubt one of the names of 2009, tapia delivers a typically dramatic mix where sparse trial rhythms meet pulsing, offkilter melodies. hot new production duo hauswerks and gaz james keep up the pace with a more funked up version centered around a wicked rolling groove while homegrown neapolitan talent abnormal boyz offer up a stomping rework that twists things out with deep undulating bass.

originally released on analytic trail at the end of 2007, c est la vie (and b-side oasi) marked the debut for joseph capriati. since this time capriati has gone on to become one of the hottest names in techno with releases on the scenes labels including drumcode, clr and sci and tec.
to celebrate the success of this favourite son of naples, analytic trail are releasing a staggering set of remixes of two tracks from joseph s debut release on the label from the best names in techno: umek, ramon tapia, xpansul, ortin cam, hauswerks, gaz james and abnormal boyz
the mighty umek gets first crack at c est la vie, turning in a typically straight to the point remake, dropping the distinctive percussive hook over a jackhammer groove. ortin cam (drumcode) adopts a more minimal approach with firing snare rolls and a distorted, buzzing cutup loop of the original hook. rounding out the first part of this package is xpansul (ovum, soma) with a dramatic, stringladen take that bounces along on a tough but funky bassline.

remain 006, kudos e.p., is a 2 tracker treat coming from two artists that have become an irresistible duo to any techno dj out there. remain records proudly welcomes the advent, one of the front runners of techno, and his partner in crime, industrialyzer. their collaboration is one of the hottest things around and their work is in constant demand. apart from releasing their tracks in their respective labels, kombination research and codeworks, the advent and industrialyzer have had successful releases in labels, including drumcode, bush records, mb elektronics and many more.
on the main side, focuspocus is a pure anthem that is totally unpredictable! it is guaranteed to be the track of choice for the springsummer season and for a long time from now! a brilliantly solid track with evocative melodies spread throughout, utterly powerful cuts and kicks and absolutely dreamy loops that will get dancefloors on fire!the title track, kudos, on the remain side is equally powerful, yet so different.. a highly rhythmic track that keeps escalating until it reaches the.. boiling point! as you get into it, it becomes cheeky and playful with some ingenious pointcuts that leave you stunned for a single second until the next wave of radio-rich sounds and percussion mixture hits back! nuff said. enjoy!

massive support by extrawelt, ortin cam, tony rohr, the advent, xpansul, xavier morel and many more!
frederik hatsav and jamie kidd joined forces to create the new metalogic sound - edgy, dynamic and highly rhythmic electronic music. their first output on nachtstrom schallplatten has been a true highlight full of fresh and deep techno-tracks, containing 4 bass-driven heavy monster-tunes that rocked the dancefloors around the world.now it s time to present the remix-vinyl of this masterpiece!!!
we are very proud that we could sign 3 of the most famous and established techno-artists worldwide:the first remix is coming from brian sanhaji. brian is releasing since years on chris liebing s label clr, enable and sonata (just to name a few) and is also mastering-engineer of labels such as sven vaeth s legendary cocoon, clr, spinclub, electric deluxe or intergroove. he just released his latest album on clr and since then is touring the world and playing on all major festivals and clubs.the second remix is produced by dietrich schoenemann, who is the man behind new york s legendary hidden agenda and addon records. he released countless ep s together with his long-time friend tony rohr and is known worldwide for his brilliant dj-sets and live-pa s.london based producer perc is completing this outstanding remix-package. he is the owner of the english label perctrax and released various ep s on the most famous and respected labels on the planet, such as adam beyer s drumcode, chris liebing s clr, ovum records or kompakt.

incl. jerome sydenham rmx !! nihad tule has had a busy few months working on new material for adam beyerÆs iconic drumcode imprint. luckily he found sometime to deliver spectrum this masterpiece of dubbed out, deep, melodic techno. its a beautiful driving track with swirling and rising synth-lines that are ideal for the early morning vibe, but still has enough weight, in the massive bassline and drums to keep the dance floor very happy indeed. remix duties come courtesy of jerome sydenham, another producer making some serious waves at the moment and also awaiting an imminent release on drumcode.

compared by adam beyer, truesoul is the ying to the yang of the techno tastemakers better-known drumcode label. equally well respected, equally forward thinking, both labels are at the forefront of modern electronic music. operating on a broad remit and refusing to be restricted by genre boundaries, truesoul offers an oasis for the great and good of techno where they can experiment with elements of other electronic styles. having previously hosted the experimental works of cari lekebusch, joel mull, nihad tule, par grindvik, speedy j and dustin zahn, adam beyer himself takes up the mantel for this latest excursion with two cuts constructed from a broader electronic palette

under his raudive alias, oliver ho has created a trademark blend of future forward house and techno that has been the sound to some of the greatest moments on our favourite dancefloors over the last couple of months. recently labels like cocoon, drumcode and pokerflat were blessed to release superb pieces by raudive and he created enthusiasm all accross the board from ricardo villalobos to sven väth. for his macro debut he moved a step further: the cone ep with its 3 cuts of twisted house brings some serious madness to the club: raudive’s signature beats get a strong jazz infusion with bits of saxophone and an out-of-control piano spinning around the pumping bassline. crazy all the way while delivering a maximum of dancefloor appeal.

simone tavazzi did it again! its still by him the new analytic trail release, the number 23 for the precision of markantonios label. this time the young milanese producer dedicated to a style with dark aftertaste, but rich in intensity and rare sounds. the track poltergeist, which you can hear the exceptional remix by english perc from perc trax, drumcode, kompakt, as it is an entity that will dominate clubs, your car and your minds, we will be catapulted into a long journey! and yet the track way out - there is no way out, you can just dance and make people move all night long.

cameas latest clink release has arrived, featuring an alexi delano rework. this eloquently produced ep resonates between minimal, techno and tech-house, and hits the spot for both peak-time and after-hour moods. camea has been hot on the dj circuit this year, and this release is a great tribute to the growing following for her performances. titled >happy ending<, it hits the spot with heady melodies, dark vocals, a touch of soul and irresistible percussion for the dance floor. alexi delanos remix on the b-side delivers an artistic and trackie techno burner that compliments this ep with a flattering perspective. it is a fantastic addition to his long list of heavily rotated masterpieces, including high profile contributions to labels such as plus 8, items and things, spectral, drumcode and frankie records. this combined release is a hot item for djs and collectors.

hej records welcomes two new artists to the growing techno family, steve parker (autist, attary) and kyle geiger (drumcode, droid recordings).

without a doubt one of the most in-demand production outfits around, christian smith & john selway are coming off a magical twelve months. genre defining releases for drumcode, bedrock, sci+tec and renaissance have put the duo at the top of the sales charts and on countless djs playlists and if this release is anything to go by there is no sign of that trend ending any time soon swingworld finale is exactly what we have come to expect from smith & selway.

sasha carassi joins this time with gianluca luisi, the result is awesome, 2 fantastic funky techno tracks! on the a side the drumcode man dustin zahn, give us the remix of homer track, a really bomb for the dancefloor!!!

compared by adam beyer, truesoul is the ying to the yang of the techno tastemakers better known drumcode label. equally well respected, equally forward thinking, both labels are very much at the forefront of what is going on in electronic music. operating on a broad remit and refusing to be restricted by genre boundaries, truesoul offers an oasis for the great and good of techno where they can experiment with elements of electronica, downtempo, house and minimal. having hosted the work of cari lekebusch, joel mull, nihad tule, par grindvik, speedy j and beyer himself, the mantel is now passed to dustin zahn. best known for his ever reliable enemy records imprint, zahn is one of the most in-demand producer / djs on the techno circuit with his releases for the likes of drumcode, droid and audio assault staple choices for many

the fifth release from berlins kassette records is ready to rock! this vinyl features a nice and groovy techno smasher from lunatik from omaha. lunatik is well known for his releases on leftroom or his own label wreckless recordings. dustin zahn (drumcode/ mindshake/ rekids) delivers a straight and more oldschool mix while skoozbot (plus 8/ mindshake) focuses on a solid deep and minimal groove.

a release from the advent on mbelektronics, that s fucking crazy! the man is nothing less than a living legend, after tons of releases on labels such as kombination research, tresor, gigolo and drumcode just to name a few. >my world< is hands-in-the-air mnml electro-techno, whereas >terra nosa< is an extremely catchy dancefloor groover that will find its way to the crates of everyone who is up to date with techno music. spot on!

a release from the advent on mbelektronics, that s fucking crazy! the man is nothing less than a living legend, after tons of releases on labels such as kombination research, tresor, gigolo and drumcode just to name a few. >my world< is hands-in-the-air mnml electro-techno, whereas >terra nosa< is an extremely catchy dancefloor groover that will find its way to the crates of everyone who is up to date with techno music. spot on!

adam beyers drumcode label has had a hugely productive year with a stream of consistently good material. he has now raided the archives for this new 2 track killer on his truesoul imprint. here we have 2 tracks from adam himself with the a side pattern 5 being a large bass driven bomb with big drums, a catchy vocal refrain and superb complimentary pads

americas next generation of techno producers make their droid debut on this release. dustin zahn who has reincarnated himself from the stone cold sounds of labels such as compound to the powerful yet refined style of his current releases on drumcode and mindshake turns in one hell of a dark builder. analog god starts off with a sharp rimshot / snare combination then adds just the right amount of tresor style synth menace for a viciously addictive groove that doesnt stop kicking.

the first release of lost souls hits hard with big tracks from techno men misc.(klang, mute, kompakt) and featuring dubstep and techno rerubs from none other then headhunter (tempa, ascension) and perc (drumcode, clr, perc trax)