in 1997 the vienna, austria based live act syncmode was founded and formed by bernd rausch & sascha sadat guscheh. their first 2 eps were self released between 2001–2003 and continue to play an important role in their reclusive production ethic. they continue collaborations with a close knit operation between 24seven and breakin stevens, which has directly triggered them to surpass the common duo and develop into a collective of changing members, which include the latest fixed members christof winkler and sonny blake. this ep is stripped down to a mix of live synthesis and heady synth-sync and machine drum trickery as it touches on past and future electronic music production techniques and solidifies these four tracks on a solid 12&#8243, vinyl. very rare and limited! due-out-in-summer-2015!

next up on the influential visionquest label is a revered bucharest duo vinyl speed adjust aka claudiu-eduard balan and andrei predoi. this cult pair serve up three essential new cuts that fit in perfectly with the labels spiritualand heady, stripped back techno sounds, and they follow on nicely from great recent eps by visionquest founders ryan crosson shaun reeves and deadbeat. claudiu-eduard and andrei are leading techno makers in their native romania and have made a name for themselves with their experimental, heavily percussive and intoxicatingly intricate soundscapes on labels like pressure traxx, gilesku records, colours in music and many more. here they do so once more, and in the process blow all competition out of the water

180 gr , vinyl only , remixes from odd & radiq
tvir is a vinyl only label based in ukraine. translated from ukrainian tvir means composition. our second release comes from two moscow based musicians. victor lihonosov (rabotnic) is the owner of antrakt label, resident of rodnya club and kirill silantyev (sil) is more known for his work in the duo easy changes. this first collaboration of these talented artists brings us the real minimal techno music vibe. the two originals tracks showcase a clear yet peculiar sound. first remix on a side from odd boys danny and damian has a deep and strong melody coupled with some smooth bass lines. radiq aka yoshihiro hanno showcases his talent in the second remix on b side featuring some traditional japan minimal sounding. those who appreciate true quality techno won t be disappointed. the artwork for the ep is inspired by ukrainian folklore influences.

daniel.t. has been subtly making waves over the past few years as one half of the la duo cosmic kids with releases on labels including throne of blood, let s play house and dfa. a record collector and selector at heart, 2015 has seen him flesh out his solo productions with world-leaning contributions to chit chat s brazilian tinged 12 and american standard s african summer stunner. young adults brings daniel into the fold for his debut tetrachromat mini-lp spanning a sprawling spectrum of sounds, but unified by a signature west-coast sheen. opener mission hill morning stretches its arms in the early am mist, tetrachromat jogs steadily toward the horizon and planetesimal accelerates the mph in the drop top down pch. on the flip, laced takes a smoke break down a dusty dirt road, akoussah sprinkles some sultry spice and the sun & the sky sits back while the sea sips up the last remaining daylight.

back in 2011, chicago s beau wanzer reshaped the angry body-music of the now-defunct houston duo //tense// with an 8 minute claustrophobic tr-909 workout. the track never saw the light of day on vinyl... until now. imagine wax-trax era sounds fused with wanzer s notorious grit. guaranteed to pummel.

a-based electronic duo oofj are elated to announce the release of their sophomore album acute feast. the brainchild of real-life couple jenno bjørnkjær and katherine mills-rymer, the la-based electronic duo oofj met in new york city while bjørnkjær was working on music for lars von triers melancholia.

what s even better than a first compilation ep? a second one! disco halal is back with vol. 2 featuring this time amazing works by disco halal s own moscoman, the infamous tel aviv duo red axes, yet another masters of the israeli disco scene, rabo & snob and the maybe unknown but nothing else but genius reworker from sofia, kmtr. yalla!

repress 2015 ... phil souths now universally celebrated label has continued to evolve and push the boundaries with a claasic and collectable series of cult releases now in their late teens, the label shows no sign of slowing down, or toeing the line! stepping up to the plate once again, the unstoppable vandervolgen generator, with the latest in his try to find me series another duo of obscurities, reworked and rendered in glorious 21st century technicolour the a side houses a fierce, camp and snare pounding mid-party banger, while the flip carries the balearic gem >needs ending< which has been the subject of much interest after a few choice airings from phil another amazing 12!

surface is proud to present this vinyl release. label boss halo teams up with chile s, francisco allendes best know for his contributions on heavy hitting label like desolat and cadenza. as a huge bonus we ve got the very hot italian duo, proudly people on for a remix.

premiered as essential new tune by danny howard on pete tong s bbc radio 1 show, dusky s skin deep is the latest track to be premiered from the duo s four-track ordinary world ep .

ready to lose control? paul c. & paolo martini are back on 8bit and better then ever! after their huge success with bermuda last year, nick curly & gorge are happy to have the outstanding duo back in their catalogue. control tower ep hooks you from bar 1 and once more proves, pauls & paolos years of experience and feeling for the right groove. to top off this quality release, joyce muniz turned in a tight and dirty remix with a little saw bass to make them shake it. dont miss out on this quality ep!

we certainly have a soft spot and a proven track record here at all ears for these kind of magical, mysterious morsels. elaborate hoax is a new side dish from two of the uks best sonic chefs, which manages to upstage most main courses! a duo of the tastiest forgotten ingredients re-invented for modern palates...

kolour ltd #20 comes courtesy of closed paradise. having released on sleazy beats offshoot fools & fables and releases lined up on whiskey disco, vinyl addicted, and of course ours - there s plenty to be excited about in paradise. as an added bonus we ve invited in a duo that we ve been real big fans of as of late for some remix action. fresh off the heels of their blinding ep on dam swindles heist recordings - we are proud to welcome brame & hamo to the family! pressed on black wax.

beautiful cosmic and ambient excursions from the stockholm-based duo lisa & kroffe on this *norrfjället* lp. the album was recorded in may 2014 in the small village of norrfjället and takes you on a voyage through minimal and dreamy landscapes. limited to 300 copies.

dan beaumont makes his debut on nfs with a solid double helping of deliciously deep beats, * bath house* already making a splash as it prime position on matt tolfreys newly released fabric 81 mix cd. hot swedish duo mr tophat and art alfie also provide a remix in their inimitable style.

beautifully crafted deep house album by the austrian producer duo bitz & redstar, including the summer hits >flamingo< and >look at me<. an album perfectly suited for open airs, all kinds of beach settings, after hours and any of that lovely sunshine madness. first music is a sub label of leap records.

the fourth release on the martinez brothers’ cuttin’ headz imprint, the bros from the bronx come up with some old school flavored house vibes with their remix of the basement jaxx feat. sneak “sneakin’ toronto”. they snagged the remix package from the veteran electronic music duo as a lead in to the basement jaxx full length album “juno” expected to be released later in the fall on atlantic jaxx / pias. the vocal version features a flurry of different spoken word phrases chopped up and filtered. the dub is for the vocal-phobic members of the public - a bubbly slice of jackin’ house that will brighten the dance floor.

messrs david van der leeuw and luigi vittorio jansen have been making waves with their beesmunt soundsystem project, a lauded club night and dj outfit thats grown into a behemoth, breaking out of the amsterdam dance music scene in which they made their name. now the duo are returning to pets recordings with their new raindance ep.

2015 repress, dj and production duo adrian schweizer and adrian shala aka adriatique hail from switzerland and this summer have served up some huge hits. now they are back with more on home label diynamic in the form of their rollox ep.

klangscheiben records is proud to present its frst vinyl release of a brand new series, a various artists compilation entitled „the fable“. while some tales start with “once upon a time“, this one begins with the candid rhythms and guileless synergy of german duo metaboman and large m’s “taverne master”. canadian minimal masterminds akufen and pheek each provide their own input: the former’s weaving synth-driven jazzy storylines, the latter’s a trip through fragmented instrumentals and a min-tech narrative. klangscheiben label boss demas shows his fangs with a brooding slow burner permeated by skin-crawling microsounds, a flow picked up by montreal producer magnanime’s “psychomagic master”. ark’s parable is awash with echoing vocal snippets and an addictive piano riff, melting into the strange sound of tom ellis, whose “shotgun” is at once stripped back and full of life. tomas jirku wraps up the release with “one monkey”, a glitchy, eccentric minimal piece that is as unpredictable as you’d expect from the vancouver producer. the moral of the story? listen and fnd out.

ltd 2015 repress
the final single from peace division duo justin drake & clive henry as they go their seperate ways after almost 15 years together!! big with loco dice, sascha dive, nick curly, 2000 and one, rozzo, timo maas, anja schneider and amongst others

limited edition of 200 copies on black vinyl.
in this most recent phase, the intercontinental duo progress into new territory on four tracks that dwell in minimalism. atmospheric white noise and resonant synthesizer sequences combine together with spatial awareness and repetitions that build structures progressively. primal, slow and pulsing sounds give way to dynamic peaks. these tracks were recorded in the same session as the recent “el temps no passa” release on the philadelphia imprint white denim making it a perfect follow-up.

hotmix return with the famous * underground dance* various artists. two tracks come from the italian duo nas1, already known for have released a track on the label of kyle hall, deep melancholy and dirty drum for an amazing atmosphere. another italian is in this ep, alessio carminati with * tokyo night*, for its first release, this great track that recalls to the early kms records. and lastly the great talent orson wells with a super deep melody-rich, evocative deep house style.

hello sailor is a party and record label based in brooklyn, ny founded by brazilian-born, new york based renata do valle. since 2012, the label has been staging events with an array of local and international artists. following the killer first release ( muko wapi ), featuring the joakim rework was never going to be easy, but luckily sao paolo dj duo selvagem step up ! acclaimed releases on the beats in space x label and universal cave have established them as a force to be reckoned with in the esoteric edits game. le freak is a cumbia style rendition of the chic classic, driven by insane synths and sampled drum loops, punctuated with low-pitched vocals in portuguese. tamanqueiro could be one of the greatest hits by jorge ben, if it wasn t written by elizio de buzios. that s his only release ever and now is a holy grail of brazilian funk, fetching small fortunes when found. here it appears in an extended and dj-friendly version.

ben smith return with a raft of solo material after his debut release on nunorthern soul back in 2012. the movedrill projects saw ben weave between rock and folk roots and this latest projects sees ben push the folk sound he has become known and respected for. renown as a multi instrumentalist, b.j. smith is perhaps best known for his wonderful dedications to the greats release which have seen him cover mos def, the pharcyde and outkast in his own unique style, ben is also half of balearic super duo, smith & mudd and one third of white elephant with jim and chris from crazy p.

blind box series is a vinyl-only record label, focusing on deep, raw underground club music. label owners julien sandre and italian duo konstress team up to form blind box as a label, a brand and a means to spread the sound they have in common. first printing comes from the label heads, releasing two solid old school flavoured club cuts. english house master nail (robsoul, one records, bass culture) on remix duties, offering a double version remix of just me. keep an eye on a label with no hidden ambitions, where music and quality are the only priorities.

as earlier compilations of danza meccanica have taught us, italy gave birth to a disproportionate number of synth-pop, new wave and electronic acts in the 80s. mannequin goes deeper into the italian new wave archelogical research with a killer 10 tracks selection of carmody. picking their name from a science fiction novel titled dimension of miracles by robert sheckley, carmody were coming from torino, as their pairs monuments and chromagain. started as a duo (alberto ramella and andrea lesmo) and later a trio with max casacci joining in as a guitar player, carmody recorded from 1981 to 1985 and issued three incredibly rare demo tapes. sleep on mirrors compiles the best tracks from those tapes, bringing you one of the most peculiar 80s minimal synth music coming out of italy

after numerous remixes, collabs and b2b sets, producers hey joe and josia loos are finally putting their collaborative efforts on wax. english for world of shards, scherbenwelt starts with resonating ambient tones leading into vast depths of an illusionary ambience, abruptly and unexpectedly obliterated by a rapid and thumping beat- it s a tough and unforgiving world the duo reveals through this track. pulling the curtains even further back, lohnarbeit, which translates to wage labour, reveals hard truths and makes no compromises. as the deep and unsettling voice declares, social existence comes at a price: labour. work, and you ll exist. tough words, appropriately reinterpreted through hard sounds. momentous techno, literally driven by the crack of a whip. ryan davis gracefully smoothes scherbenwelt s sharp edges, re-concealing these hard truths behind curtains of smooth melody, thus letting us float back into a daze of daydreams, and illusion.

instynkt - highly anticipated record released by highly unanticipated duo of two labels bocian (whose repertoire stretches from freeform noise to improvised jazz) and recognition (known for state-of-the-art modern techno sound).

untitled 100’s label series kicks off with the release of two of its co-founders. in an experimental session of three conceptually unique tracks the austrian duo foehn & jerome definitely prove their hands on analog gear. the outcome is a peerless sound that hits right at the label’s notion. expect more!

sleeper cell is the new collaboration between earthen sea and lovers rock label head ital. recorded over three days and nights in a dark ny winter, * quality of life* reflects a declining america in a winter of its own. corroded dub atmospheres, haunting melodies, subdued flashes of tenderness and occasional searing noise swim together like murky oil in a puddle of grimy water on the side of the road. opening with the entrancing * initiate* , * sleeper cell* welcome the listener into their world, where menacing whispers dance and echo around synth swells and a poignant lead melody. from there, the duo journey through a crumbling and eerily spacious sound world.

das düsseldorfer duo bar, bestehend aus stabil elite musiker lucas croon und christina irrgang, debütiert mit einer musikalischen klasse zwischen new-wave, balearic, shoegaze, dream-pop und noir-songwriting. dieser 2-tracker beinhaltet einen unglaublich deepen signature-remix von unserem mann shahrokh dini, welcher bereits seit einiger zeit für furore in den clubs sorgt. michael marshelli überzeugt mit einem kosmisch-fetten (nu-)disco remix, der den gediegenen vocals des originals die richtige würze verleiht.

ltd 2015 repress !! fear of flyings next instalment sees the label launch a vinyl only 4 tracker with revered artist schatrax providing the previously unreleased lead track >get it right<. a booming sub bass, a few cut up disco samples and 5 1/2 minutes later you have another fine addition to mr josh brents exceedingly impressive cv. romanian duo egal 3 round off the a side with more than a nod and a wink in the direction of baby ford / thomas melchior in the minimal trippy beats of in their track >siclam<. label coowner blm gets all dubby on his tribute to daughter / dog love on the flip with northern wonder nyra getting all introspective on the deep and slightly darkly edged >casturize<.

:-crimini- is a new independent label born from the experience of some members of the mighty kitchentstudio3, based in bologna italy. the first release contains on the first side three track by nas1 duo. the young duo work at the kitchenstudio3 since 2011, where they produced a lot of good stuff, including a track featuring kyle hall (released by wild oats music), their debut ep on bosconi records, two tracks released by nick anthony simoncino s hotmix records, and many other cool works. on the other side there is a power track, spinning at 45 tmp, produced by the mysterious grienkho, appeared on pushmaster records and austerity, and kosmik, legendary record collector from south of italy.

norwegian duo trulz & robin throw down the gauntlet with the third vinyl-only statement from the cymawax label, delivering an acidic take on their patented ‘hot and crunchy techno with soul.’ the prolific pair from oslo have been a force in their country’s electronic music scene for over two decades, with massive singles for full pupp, eskimo recordings, and the cymasonic and cymawax labels to show for it. now, the agent acid ep finds trulz & robin infiltrating the secret lair of a 303 conspiracy and decoding a quartet of sonic documents full of heavy synthesized funk. the ep’s title track is a slinky introduction, featuring battling analog squelches and drum machine patterns while a disembodied vocal plays on top. “i disappear”, adding collaborator brokkoli on the voice, is a more in-your-face effort as its pulsating sequences give way to floor-thrilling breakdowns. the low end might of “magnetisk smultring” showcases trulz & robin’s experimental side, complete with a disconcerting middle passage that soon reveals gentle synth melodies over a hypnotic rhythm section. then “my body”, the release’s closing track, introduces mysterious feelings … percussive clicks and tones build steadily as dub effects, sharp washes, and ominous whispers take hold. the agent acid ep is another triumph for trulz & robin … a masterclass of covert nightclub maneuvers.

swedish producers mr. tophat & art alfie partner up to drop an intergalactic 2step rendition of luca cazals maya for a fidgety number that incorporates spacey synths and otherworldly chords. meanwhile on the flip spanish duo acid mondays deliver an infectious groove courtesy of convoluted percussion, mesmerizing synth licks and a purring bassline. tying things together brigante provides a rendition focused on undulating rhythms whilst vocal murmurs resound throughout the mix.

the new bulgarian label caph comes up with their first release with 3 original classic tracks from the talented french duo zendid and a rework by the odd boys. definitely a record with a personality. limited 300 copies / no repress.

snaga the angry hungry acid monster wants to hurt you bad. he/she/it is joined by tezina, a highly useful techno tool that puts a beat to the voices in your head. on the flip, super production duo johanna knutsson and hans berg tame the beast and send him/her/it on a solo mission to a galaxy far, far away

munich’s zenker brothers arrive on index marcel fengler for the first time with pollioni, a four-track ep that captures the unique style that has brought the duo acclaim over a string of releases for tresor and their own ilian tape label since they combined their considerable production talents as a dual force in dextrous, charismatic techno.

belgian duo raw district pair up with the formidable aquarius heaven for a sophisticated and seductive ep for crosstown rebels. her mind also comes with a brilliant martin buttrich remix.

ein lebenszeichen von the knife! das schwedische geschwister-duo vereint bisher unveröffentlichte remixes auf dieser limitierten 12inch.

mit seinem 2014 veröffentlichten album *outta here* hat das wiener duo tosca bewiesen, dass man auch nach einer zwei jahrzehnte andauernden karriere zu positionswechseln in der lage ist. das magazin clash sprach gar von der beeindruckendsten und grundlegendsten musik ihrer karriere. richard dorfmeister und rupert hubert hatten sich nach sieben alben, auf denen sie die welt des downtempo und der chill-out-musik zu definieren halfen, entschlossen, den dancefloor für sich zu entdecken. wobei sie nicht umhin kommen, einige traditionen zu bewahren: auf *shopsca*, einer überarbeiteten version von *outta here*, betrachten sie jeden albumtrack aus einer radikal neuen perspektive, von hartem drei-uhr-morgens-techno und electronica bis zu spacigem dub und darüber hinaus. für fans von laidback, rainer trüby, kraak + smaak, kalabrese, lord echo, stee downes, silvercity, ltj experience, rodney hunter, smith + mudd, blundetto, nightmares on wax, the avener. das doppelvinyl erscheint mit cd.

a fifth edition of the mosaic split series arrives, pairing up productions from anne errez and clandestine, the production duo consisting of uk house/techno mainstays, neville watson and justin peace division drake. errez, of course, featured on the previous edition of this series and it s clear the leeds-based artist has made an impression on steve o sullivan with her tough stabs and dub flecked groove of * discovery inn* a perfect fit for mosaic. complementing this, the clandestine project looks to be a most promising endeavour for watson and drake on the basis of their two searing contributions with the urgent machine funk flex of * slave to the system* a proper highlight.

another duo from the berlin underground emerge on sov, the jaydes, includes a fly san proper re-working (previously released in extremely limited qtys on a single sided white label).

transition lab recordings is proud to present our next vinyl. the release 005 will continue the limited series called lab series. it iss time for the volume 2 which includes four tracks, two produced by optimist, side a (alias by the duo of hiver), and other two on the b-side from mirror 1.

the third release on the society of silence label offers 2 new tracks from the french duo, and remixes from london based ivvvo and italian duo die roh (aka sagats and dj octopus) rounding up a perfectly crafted analog techno and raw house ep. the opening track « 8th » with abrasive percussion, fueled by atmospheric synths, followed by «first section » a crawling beat, tape sounds seeping in, surrounded with twisted synths.b side remixes by ivvvo submerges us in deep exploration, with throbbing minor melodic keys and whispers, the remix of die roh a stirring groove with analogue warmth.

for the third whole truth ep, the nameless producer is joined by la vocal duo lucid paradise, comprised of ishtar and e. da boss (the latter is best known as the deep-voiced half of stones throws myron & e). on *party down* extends the direction of the tom noble mix of myron & e s *do it disco*, bringing beautiful modern soul vocal stylings to a limber groove that could have graced west end records in 81. the pair also duet on *who s taking all the love?*, while the whole truth flexes his dub muscles and drops some deeply burnt chords. this ep follows releases on the whole truths self-titled label in collaboration with uk dub legend erroll bellot and anglo-mauritian producer, singer and vocalist mo kolours, which found favour with the likes of optimos jd twitch and mary-anne hobbs (bbc 6 music).

ukrainian duo woo york mark their 5th release on soma records with the pulsing blade runner, backed by an incredible zadig remix. the boys have made a welcome home on soma records as the continue to push their raw analogue sound upon the world.

1st pressing on white vinyl! melodic, floating and based on traditions but without sounding like something you already heard too often, that s about how we would describe the italian duo s second curle ep.