raincloud records has announced its debut release, a two-track 12inch from mancunian duo alan johnson. dj support includes: lamont (swamp81), ancestral voices (samurai), akkord (houndstooth), mumdance (xl / tectonic), synkro (r&s / apollo).

what? unit 2, the classic mad mike production for the seminal detroit house label happy records (a subdivision to underground resistance, distributed by submerge) remixed some decades later? blasphemy, you might cry, a sacrilege, others might say, discogs police sirens everywhere. whatever the verdict, approved and sanctioned by the copyright holder himself, here it comes again and again. begotten during a kink live set, successfully identified by the running back ceo, extracted and road tested as a phantasmal endorphin-producing staple in his dj sets, later released as a limited, stamped white label and now properly issued by popular demand. people whose life is not a big room or a rave in a car park, will find a tamer, but nonetheless heartfelt remix by rome’s dynamic duo tiger & woods on the flip. deep doesn’t always rhyme with sleep.

we proudly present our second vinyl only release ! mountains vol. 1 comes from two well known producers from the underground scene : dhaze and duky . dhaze s track is remixed by the berliner artist sierra sam while duky s track is remixed by the luminer duo

tale of tales is a sampler release from the lagaffe tales family pool. in this third vinyl release and our second tale you will find tracks by the local felix leifur, the swedish sune, the german duo coeo and moony me. this tale is a celebration of our ventures as a label and seals the memories we have with each artist

the inaugural release of recently established copenhagen-based label petrola 80, is a fresh 12- ep produced by the danish producer and dj duo lyra. the ep consists of three sample-based tracks, all equally different in sound and dynamics, while still contributing to the same framework. the characterizing energy and playful experiments in sound are sustained throughout the entire record, of which the three tracks vary from gritty, hard-hitting techno to obscure and evolving ambient.

vocoder pop duo of primary school teachers in london making beautiful songs with drum machines, synths, and voices. one of the guys released previously on wt as tagwell woods. works at home or in the club. check!

solune real name etienne dauta hails from france, the son of a record store owner father and artist mother. he moved to berlin 6 years ago and for the last 3 years co-ran the bass cadet record store. solune has just released one ep in his short career on the bass cadet imprint but is also is one half of the arcarsenal duo who also released on the label. the ep kicks off with the mighty the vision , a majestic new york inspired atmospheric stomper combining both spiritual and techy vibes that you can imagine hearing pumping out over the system at the sound factory or shelter.

original cultures returns with a special package made in bologna featuring local globetrotting duo c’mon tigre and printing house squadro alongside famed italian animator gianluigi toccafondo and producers dj khalab and populous. it’s a whole world of fun in one carefully crafted, limited 12” package.
the elephant rmx ep features a brand new c’mon tigre track and two remixes of tracks from the duo’s self-tited debut by dj khalab and populous.

2018 repress! heavy weapon! following sosaks >sketch< on oa001, overlee assembly brings clouds on board for the labels second release. the production duo of liam robertson and calum macleod (aka clouds) lay down two heavy originals that are accompanied by mixes from edit select & sosak.

debut release from a duo of new school producers based in barcelona inspired by their passion for the atmosphere of the dance floor. long pads and driven grooves is what makes these tunes the perfect choice for a well and deep warm up. less talk and more music…

nice price deal !!! ittetsu rec is back with this 4 track ep by a new duo “optique” who are wearing unique glasses

the white house is announcing the ban of i/y008, the first official ban concerning an alternate techno record in the history of the united states. i am honored to see my husband protecting our children and serving my country, and i look forward to banning more music on behalf of the american people over the coming years, the first lady said. from climate change to aliens to personal investments and to music, we are keeping our promises in methodically overturning regulations and sounds adopted by reptilians.” the impeachment of alternate artists is expected to gain massive support from the country scene for up to two years, 542 people would be directly related to the issue. • i/y008 consists of 4 tracks by the i/y duo, and reportedly destroyed the ears and minds of our white house press secretary and president. as a candidate, mr. president said i am going to bring back the music and melodies that have been stripped away from you, the people. this starts now.

kraftek is very proud to present a special edition limited vinyl pressing featuring 2 brand new remixes from label heads pleasurekraft. on the a-side, the track that first put pleasurekraft on the map and now revered as one of the all-time classics of tech house, “tarantula”. after several initial vinyl pressings all of which sold out when it first came out in 2010- this marks the first time the track is available on vinyl again. however, the real jewel in the crown here is the boys new techno take on their original. darker, harder, and meaner, the ‘7 year itch rework’ marks the 7 year anniversary of the track and showcases the musical evolution of the duo as they have gone from strength to strength, having embraced a much tougher techno sound which has brought them the enthusiastic support of icons like carl cox, adam beyer, nicole moudaber, kolsch & more. on the flip side, american techno producer charles duff aka matrixxman has seen a meteoric rise in just a few short years. from the early crosstown rebels days to matthew dear’s spectral to now being a cornerstone of the dekmantel family, here he gets his track -the spell- a steroid injected remix from pleasurekraft. while the beautiful ethereal hook of the original remains intact, the drums and new supporting synth lines make for a behemoth of a canvas for the lead to shine on. we are very proud to present this special limited edition kraftek vinyl series vol 2.

following the release of their previous single guess what (featuring smerz) today copenhagens code walk announce news of their debut ep‘doubler - out on friday 5th may on ex-local. code walk consists of friends søren gregersen and jesper nørbæk. after garnering praise from radio tastemakers such as benji b, phil taggart, nemone, julie adenuga & jamz supernova, code walk are well on their way to establishing themselves as a staple part of the burgeoning electronic scene that is rising in copenhagen. like recent collaborators smerz, the duo create evocative techno infused electronica, that swells with escalating emotion and energy.

tiago s interzona 13 label returns with a sample free excursion into deep space stasera is a solo project from gala drop s drummer, a naturally percussive quest into throbbing bass led, synth punctuated groovers and immersive trance-dancers, reminiscent of the recent output on early sounds etc easily matching the unique sonic palette of this cult imprint perfectly, as a versatile, forward-thinking duo of cosmic jams !

kitjen 006 is the tropical cruise ship experience of the summer brought to you by amsterdam duo beesmunt soundsystem. watch an umbrella appear in your glass as you play these 4 superbly crafted house cuts! start sending automated out of office replies by simply scanning the cover with your mobile device! this record’s official dress code is cannabis farmer at court hearing. dont snooze!

nucleus & paradox have always been a worthy pairing and their next release for metalheadz, which is split into 2 parts, once again proves it. their 2005 single on the label is switched up across both parts, with 12 bits getting a mako remix whilst the duo themselves present a new remix of aragon, bringing a fresh spark to the original. the two remaining tracks split across the ep are originals, with both showcasing exquisite breaks and twisted basslines throughout. artwork from matt twist completes the wrath ep package

nucleus & paradox have always been a worthy pairing and their next release for metalheadz, which is split into 2 parts, once again proves it. their 2005 single on the label is switched up across both parts, with ‘12 bits’ getting a mako remix whilst the duo themselves present a new remix of ‘aragon’, bringing a fresh spark to the original. the two remaining tracks split across the ep are originals, with both showcasing exquisite breaks and twisted basslines throughout. artwork from matt twist completes the ‘wrath ep’ package.

norway’s ploink imprint returns this april with a four-track ep from production duo dortmund titled sauerkraut featuring a remix from christian tilt. hailing from bergen, thomas urv and miss mostly’s ploink events have been championing the norwegian techno scene for over two decades. launched in 2014, the ploink label has hosted a string of versatile twelves from the likes of prins thomas, christian tilt, skatebÂrd and most recently mental overdrive, whoís innovative ëhardwareí album dropped in march. returning to the label since providing a track on ploinkís 20th anniversary release last year, hardware specialist dortmund, real name karl markus zavodny, is also well known for releases on montrealís turbo and leipzigís vocabula recording

such a unique productions by the mysterious duo from italy, who’ve got the cult acquaintance on the last year by the re-edit of moodymann, and also the debut album from optimo trax compiled with middle east oriented-legend muslimgauze. in some extents following up our expectation which we already have gained from their last features, as mashing up ethereal vocalization with primitive unknown phrases and acidy drum strength - b side takes us further more by building up sounds indeed destined to the middle of nowhere - referring jaraï, the vietnamese ethnic minority and mapuche as aborigines in south america as its title. exactly designed for you who have been bored with similar four-on-the floor stuffs in the club.

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we’re glad to introduce you to this new french house label juice & jam with this first release produced by steven wobblejay (ex steppah huntah and half of creative swing alliance duo, with pablo valentino). steven released many records the past few years on labels like quintessentials or city fly rec. he delivers here a 4 raw house tracks ep and pays his tribute to 808 & 909. old school refreshed chicago style in a way. the beat, the bass…

debut ep for loop exposure on zora. both atmosphere and energy are present in these first four tracks from fresh duo loop exposure. cinematic vocals melt with heavy grooves to provide serious dance floor killer suited for any club environment.

welcome lyon s duo c.r.k. with their debut ep on this new project of la chinerie. comic sans records aims to let the artists express their most fucked up creativity side on single 180g 12inch black label. #makecomicsansundergroundagain

ligovksois new ep with remixes by peder mannerfelt, abdulla rashim, polar inertia and hbt. the duo ligovskoi, between bruxelles and paris, has come up with five new pieces, bringing their craft to a whole new level. their condensed and moving soundscapes are now heightened by narrative compositions and constructions. (cross and lethe for instance, will drag you down several routes...) their hybrid sound-design and detuned, infra-thin arpeggios now also integrate free improvisations and breathtaking, melodramatic moments. (take a shot at aures for example) enjoy

out now the first 7inch release 200 copies ltd vinyl only on letters from jerusalem: non lasciarmi andare-ep. it includes: asylum italian duo s original deeply dark track and the remix signed by the uk techno legend regis! the planet doesn t need more successful people. the planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restores, storytellers and lovers of all kinds. supported by: rebekah, dvs1, and, vril, ben sims, silent servant, ancient methods, luciano lamanna, bas mooy, violet poison and more.

persistence is back with the third release, a new split ep with manuel di martino and the italian duo asylum with remixes by johannes volk and jeff rushin. the a side contains the original track of manuel di martino called necessary phase, engaging groove and hypnotic synth are the right adjectives to describe this track. volk,s remix is inspired to the new york techno scene with stomp drum, raw groove and marked synth. side b open with substance by asylum, this track contains dark and closed sounds, a real trip into shadows. jeff rushin revisits this creating a very functional tool, and especially the right mix of dark and dancefloor s sounds.

tuff city kids provide three scintillating remixes of iconic radio slave tracks this may. since launching the project in the late 00s, frankfurts gerd janson and phillip lauer’s tuff city kids moniker has become synonymous with quality that’s seen them cement a reputation as specialist remixers. the duo now reinterprets two radio slave productions released a decade ago. their take on bell clap dance captures the essence of the original by factoring in its various elements, such as its intricate hook and gloomy melody, whilst morphing it into an animated and echoing contemporary cut. radio slaves screaming hands then receives two new versions the dreamscape uk mix is suitably titled thanks to soaring pads, subtle breaks and a mesmerising bassline, whereas the krautdrums mix meanders forward with distorted kicks, stuttering effects and raucous acid

when promoting the release of figure-ground’s ‘ep 5’, released december 2016 it was finally announced that the previously anonymous modular duo were in fact dronelock’s alexander church and boris brenecki from ontal. so now the cat’s out of the bag it seems fitting that figure-ground should have this outing on the dronelock / ontal co-run label, shadow story. add to that a collaboration with one of the uk’s finest electronic artists and figure-ground fan, paul mac and you know you’re set for some beautifully worked productions from this trio of talent. teasing and playing with the hardware throughout the ep, they’ve stayed within the realms of techno to create mind-melting and dance floor devastation across 6 tracks. from ‘virtues values & venom’ itself that opens with gusto, before erratic beat experimentation on ‘eightfold path’, the frenetic ‘digital dialectic’, which also gets a second more staccato outing on version 2, ‘noble habitus’ with its machine-funk to the subterranean ‘nativism’, it’s obviously been an enjoyable ride and that translates to the listener.

incl cd, when promoting the release of figure-ground’s ‘ep 5’, released december 2016 it was finally announced that the previously anonymous modular duo were in fact dronelock’s alexander church and boris brenecki from ontal. so now the cat’s out of the bag it seems fitting that figure-ground should have this outing on the dronelock / ontal co-run label, shadow story. add to that a collaboration with one of the uk’s finest electronic artists and figure-ground fan, paul mac and you know you’re set for some beautifully worked productions from this trio of talent. teasing and playing with the hardware throughout the ep, they’ve stayed within the realms of techno to create mind-melting and dance floor devastation across 6 tracks. from ‘virtues values & venom’ itself that opens with gusto, before erratic beat experimentation on ‘eightfold path’, the frenetic ‘digital dialectic’, which also gets a second more staccato outing on version 2, ‘noble habitus’ with its machine-funk to the subterranean ‘nativism’, it’s obviously been an enjoyable ride and that translates to the listener.

peach discs brings to you 2 solid sample based house tracks from new bristol duo, fred. house tip!

the band scarletts fall is a duo formed in 2014 by ruth childs (british-american performance artist and singer based in geneva) and stephane vecchione (swiss performance artist and musician based in lausanne). they define themselves as dirty-girlie-kitchen-pop mixing catchy melodies and repetitive looping with fragile vocals and provocative texts. out of their playfully ironic and poetic universe you can ear shades of can, broadcast and young marble giants.

* limited edition gatefold 2lp set with printed inner sleeves. * following their surprising debut on cassette tape in past february, magamura put out the vinyl version of supernaturals. comprised of eril fjord and laurine frost, the hungarian duo have carved out their reputation through live performances at renowned festivals and venues like arma in moscow, combining the formar’s indie aestheric and the electronic music prowess the latter has proved on work for the nervmusic imprint. despite their huge influence from the 70-80s experimental music, supernaturals is not so much retrospective as ominously dystopian. it captures and distils their well-known improvisational mutability into a testament to their promising potential, which will stand the test of time. this is kebko music’s first instalment on vinyl. following our tradition of carefully-wrought artwork, the lp comes in a gatefold sleeve designed by damien tran. * kebko music is tokyo-based akiko kiyama’s independent music label focusing on releasing avant-garde music which is not bounded by any specific genres but embraces the whole range of techno, experimental music, field- & live-recordings and classical music. the label owner established her name by richie hawtin featuring her track in his well-known de9 transitions mix in 2005. since then, her music style has gradually changed to explore the edge of electronic music. the core of the label is based on small handcrafted editions of cassette tapes. it aims to give a chance for all of artists and listeners to explore their musical experience and creativity.

mother recordings don t let up on the release schedule pressure as they look to returning label artists mat.joe for a new two tracker. this berlin based duo are one of the most talked about duos on the circuit at the moment with releases on toolroom, hot creations, as well as mother in the last 6 months. they also received a best newcomer nomination in the recent dj awards for ibiza and have also had two number 1 beatport tech house hits in 2016. they are known for really cooking up fresh club sounds each and every time they release, and this new blow your mind ep is no different.

first thrènes records release comes from swiss duo rotkeller, with eomac on remix duty.

rising amsterdam-based star esther duijn leads the charge with a hypnotic, understated slice of dub techno that grooves in all the right places. label boss brothers vibe then steps up with a sharp-edged, percussion led workout that blooms into a fulsome, acidic jam laced with techno futurism and pure machine soul. german production duo youandme are regular collaborators with brothers vibe, and here they join forces for the tough, drum-pounding playing with toys. rodriguez also takes the opportunity to unveil the silent rodgerz alias, championing the toad red vision with a daring, experimental trip through abstractmodular-synthesizer processes that build towards a jacking rhythmic throw-down.

the berlin duo franky greiner and luca torre delivers its synthesis of his captivating and groovy sound, with 2 original pieces -lengarsenal and falco -and one, remixed by their friend ion ludwig: - lengarsenal - ions ionized cannonball remix - .

n.m.o. is the project of north sea drummer / producer morten j. olsen and the mediterranean synthesis-aficinado, rubén patiño. the title of the project, n.m.o., is an ever-changing acronym that incorporates club music, performance, miltary drumming, fitness and absurdity. this ep unfolds the latest, nassau molasses office and also the bands new deviation, deutsch am fuß (daf). the duo combine performative aspects into their percussive patterns and synthetic sounds that explode during their short and intense live shows. n.m.o. recently performed at ctm festival and also created a musical chairs performance with nts. for this new ep the nordic-mediterranean duo, nassau molasses office, set off on an -excursion of possible caribbean youtube islands” for the a side. on the b side, sees the band-in-a-band blend transatlantic rhythmic club interludes with a retroesque west germany flavou

dj nature challenges french techno duo society of silence with a downtempo remix somewhere between house and hip hop. oh and... don t forget electro track b2!

exciting remix project of canadian/french duo hey mother death’s track deranged my love. connecting artists from across genres, each with their own unique take on the original. mr tc, donald dust, sweet dieter and premier track from jacuzzi general

this june session victim return to delusions of grandeur imprint with their third studio album.listen to your heartis the result of a year of cross-continental scripting, started in their hamburg studio and wrapped up stateside in san francisco’s room g studios where the duo had worked on their 2014 lpsee you when you get there. here we present the first of three lp samplers containing four tracks each, cut nice and loud for the vinyl crew. bring it back gets things rolling with session victim’s trademark live drum breaks, looped up pads and hooky vocal samples. only good vibes here, with uplifting keys bringing a warm and soulful edge whilst shimmering juno notes add a floaty element to get lost in. next up we have if we can make it here, the title being something of an in-joke with the boys when they find themselves in the more remote or far-flung corners of the world performing their music to an appreciating crowd. the track is based around a simple yet beautiful 4-bar chord progression repeating throughout and shows svm in a playful and jazzy mood, managing to include soloing flute and marching snare drum rhythms without as much of a flinch!moons and flowers is up next, another sublime slice of hazy house music with a wonderful organic and live sound palette. echoing rhodes licks join dubby synth fx, adding waves of colour whilst the gentle vocal provides the icing on the space-cake. lastly we have the hatch, which winds things down somewhat for a lovely, somewhat stoned interlude track which is over all too soon. an impeccable demonstration of retro-inspired yet forward thinking house,listen to your heartsees session victim at the top of their game.

legendary dj daniele baldelli, who was resident at the infamous cosmic club on lake garda and pioneer of the cosmic sound, joins forces with italian maestro dj rocca and takes file under disco on a journey into outer disco space. famous as an extremely eclectic and open-minded dj, here baldelli transports this approach to the production of funkynoizer . and in the hands of a master producer like rocca the result is a track which fuses dub, afro, disco and electronic elements seamlessly into a tasty alternative discoid brew. remix action comes from brasilian duo selvagem (big fans of baldelli) whose reputation grows and grows with every spin of each record and every release that passes through their talented hands. here they dress the original in leopard skin pants and throw into into an all night, outdoor carnival party where anything goes. next up pete herbert & dicky trisco take the original on a heads down disco trip and work it to the bone. live driving bass, funky clav and a glorious piano line do a wonky waltz with the the afro dub essentials of the original. finally the man himself dj rocca treats us to a very classy disco-boogie version that would have rocked legendary parties back in the halcyon days of nyc disco

_moonraker s second full-length release comes as a split-lp: unvarete i and ii. the duo continue to develop their inimitable approach to extended thematic development, melodic and rhythmic counterpoint, and chromatic harmonies.

norwegian duo ost & kjex make a welcomed return to crosstown rebels with a heady club cover of princes dirty mind, with a stella remix by seven davis jr. on the flip. after label boss damian lazarus asked why they hadnt sent any new music lately, talented pair ost & kjex made it their mission to make a new release for crosstown after 8 years. delivering the goods, dirty mind is a minimalistic bomb with pulsating beats and soaring synths that lead you deep into the night. ost & kjex are responsible for the huge crosstown releases how not to be a biscuit and anthem summertime with jamie jones. the duo has been releasing music for over a decade with two albums under their belt and notable releases on solomun’s diynamic amongst others. best known for his releases on classic and ninja tune, seven davis jr. is s huge prince fan and is a fitting remixer for this cover, he delivers a sleazy take on the original with a killer bassline.

flora cash sind ein us/skandinavisches duo, das sich zur aufgabe gemacht hat, die diversität menschlicher beziehungen musikalisch darzustellen. dabei dringen sie an orten, an denen tränen vergossen, das mobiliar ramponiert und trennungen diskutiert werden. nachdem sie sich online kennengelernt haben und dort auch direkt auf den gemeinsamen nenner „musik“ gekommen sind, erhielt ihr atmospherisch tiefgehender vibe direkt großen zuspruch von z.b. the line of best fit, indie shuffle, noisey us, paste, the music ninja, earmilk, interview magazine, nylon und vielen weiteren.
mit dem release ihres albums „nothing lasts forever (and it’s fine)“ konfrontieren sich flora cash mit ihrem bisher herausfordendsten moment als musiker. sie teilen eine schwere, rohe art der angst mit dem hörer, die erst körper und geist berührt und es im laufe der zeit schafft, sich in fast jeden lebensbereich einzuschleichen.
das duo schafft es, ihre tiefgreifende liebe für akustische klanglandschaften mit einer priese ätherischer produktion zu würzen, die an mt wolf, poliça, vogue dots und kings of convenience erinnert. durch den schmerzvollen dialog zwischen shpresas beobachtungen und coles leiden erschafft das duo ein interessantes, inter-dimensionales und trotzdem mächtiges stück musik.

double ep release: a-side includes their new undress ep (released 28 april), and the b-side includes their previous, self-released, jacket ep (which hasnt be pressed to vinyl yet) 3mm spine, 12inch jacket format includes .wav download card. after self-releasing two eps, new zealand (now melbourne based) duo fortunes. have signed to australian independent label future classic and are set to release their latest undress ep on 28 april 2017. featuring singles 5010s and new track focus, the four-track ep encompasses real talk and melbourne soul. the vinyl includes their new undress ep on the a-side and their previously self-released jacket ep on the b-side.

after only two years since their first release on cyclone, amoss have become one of the most exciting and forward thinking names in drum & bass. a love of music stretching back into both their pasts, the duo have amazed audiences across the globe with the style, panache and variation which has characterised their work. taking a lead from names such as renegade hardware and moving shadow, james and andrew have successfully moulded their influences into a futuristic, genre-defining sound.
now they are ready to step up a notch, delivering a new release for the mighty horizons label. bumbaclart and dilate will go a long way to cementing their reputation for big, bad and heavy d&b, which has seen them being supported by spectrasoul, london elektricity, storm, loxy and more. amoss are known for their involving, evolving blend of beats and bass and their in-depth knowledge of the technical side of production, and the two tracks on show here are markers of their intention, in two markedly different ways.

seance presents its fourth ep of quality underground techno. * original material from dutch duo monoline. *this release features flug as the main remix artist. the argentinean born spain based artist has an impressive body of work featured on labels such as clr & sleaze and delivers a fine rework of the title track ‘speech cobras’.

die zweite single aus dem neuen booka shade-album “galvany street” mit archive-sänger craig walker on vocals ist der disco-inspirierte feel-good-song “numb the pain”, für den das duo gleich zwei neue versionen abliefert: die knackig-kurze single version plus den clubfreundlichen extended mix, der an legendäre 80’er 12” mixes erinnert. wie üblich enthält jede singleauskopplung auch einen exklusiven, neuen bonustrack, hier ist es der instrumentale tech-house-tune “fade away”.

12inch sleeve designed and hand screen printed by alex from cassegrain. arcing seas is back with arcs-03, a unique ep of selected tracks from the first two releases, remixed by the mover, peder mannerfelt and shifted. first up, rave and techno legend the mover presents his first new material since 2009. after using the slogan “see you in 2017&#8243,,,, for years before, this marks the start his return. he turns trappist into a hard hitting electro workout using original parts that explode and punish the senses. peder mannerfelt introduces the b-side with his take on skull gun. broken beats and exciting percus-sion sit atop deep kicks, disorientating quick fire samples and rapid snares, showing how versatile and on-point he is. finally, shifted is called into action with a signature deep-sonic soundscape. rumbling kicks and high frequency textures occupy the sound field, alongside reverberating samples from vultures, making it his own. label info: arcing seas is an anagram of cassegrain. it started out as a secret alias, releasing a couple eps on our circula sound. the secret was less well kept after the duo appeared at berghain under this name.