this collection of demos and live recordings from amsterdam/dutch post-punk bands capture the early 80s sound and offer a unique insight into the spontaneous, diy music style of the time. wide representation of styles on here - from driving guitar punk to weird minimal synth, deluxe 180 grams vinyl edition w/ two page insert with info & pics of the bands.big tip for the nl punk collectors and beyond!

as the world collapses, dragging its unwilling inhabitants into insanity, a few things, fortunately, remain true. the man who s contributed to the development of the jak sound on behalf of the nation community from lake michigan to the dutch west coast, where he became well known for several eps released on creme organization records, is back. after two full-length albums, dozens of eps and action in the 2am/fm project, dmc has gained well-earned respect as an underground artist. we are very pleased to bring this little return to the jak beat style.

for their debut album ,the french-danish-dutch trio are among house s best-loved producers :mandar comprises 12 tracks and arrives as a five-disc vinyl package.

the clarity ep signifies the return of dutch techno heavyweight jeroen search to dynamic reflection. the result is a powerful four track ep, that clearly demonstrates jeroen’s unique and personal approach to contemporary techno, skilfully build grooves fused together with funky stabs, form a unique, recognisable and inimitable “search-blend”. proving once more jeroen search is an undisputed master of true machine funk.

das ding, the dutch wave savant, arrives on pinkman with four works of full bodied synth sorrow. freezing rain pelts rusting machinery, a barren land of decay stretches out onto dancefloors. rasping rhythms and lumbering bass buttress bitter chords and grinding notes that compel bodies to move. and within the dereliction, behind the dilapidation and rot, burns a purity of expression that is emblematic of danny bosten s consistent quality.

ltd 10inch vinyl. dutch producer tmsv makes his return to cosmic bridge after selling out his debut ep, over out. jazz error b/w calavera is a focused effort with a double dose of 160bpm sound system riddims pressed to 10”. calavera cuts a direct line between bass fetichism and rhythmic tension as a heavyweight modulated bassline rubs against cut-up breaks and punchy drums. a sprinkling of vocal samples and hardcore leads add to the mood without distracting from the specific purpose of moving the crowd. on the flip jazz error takes a more traditional approach for a no-less effective result: the tracks rolling drum and bass groove provides a backbone for percussion, dub flourishes, flute melodies and aggressive synth lines to play against each other in turn, providing a contrast of emotions thats all wrong yet so right. tmsvs latest excursion for cosmic bridge affirms his talent as a producer capable of marrying club music and sound system sensibilities effortlessly.

after an amazing 2016 year remixing legend mobys porcelain for drumcode, releasing on labels like soma, drumcode (with his phoenix as well), kaputt ltd, planet rhythm, tip top, label owner luca agnelli is back on his own etruria beat. this new release contains 2 original cuts and 2 remixes by amazing artists abstract division and yotam avni. original tracks metamorphosis and chaos are very powerful techno tunes, filled with hypnotic looped chords, melodic synth stabs on solid beats and drops. dynamic reflections owner abstract division revisited metamorphosis in a very mental trippy way, adding a dutch raw and dark touch to the title. after a few releases on innervisions, stroboscopic artefact, yotam avni transformed metamorphosis into a pumping groovy track that can destroy any dancefloor. play it loud!

dutch live-act and dj duo artefakt release their atmospheric debut album on renowned techno imprint delsin. known separately as robin koek and nick lapien, the pair first appeared on field records before follow up releases on prologue, delsin and konstrukt. kinship portrays a compelling narrative in a body of work that will undoubtedly keep listeners engaged from start to finish.

following his recent releases on delsin and deep sound channel the prolific dutch artist conforce is back on his own transcendent imprint with some filmic and atmospheric tripping techno action. hypothetical future point sends you further into the more ominous and industrial spaces of his alias. spiritual techno with with a wink to the past. boris crafts music with attention to detail and blends influences from his silent harbour and hexagon monikers that seems inevitable.

(incl. joris voorn remix) its a brave artist who takes on the task of remixing what many would regard as a true classic record. especially when said track holds its own personal memories, having played its part in shaping their own musical path. green boss joris voorn has taken the plunge, by lending his skills to reworking ‘mengs theme, a true dutch techno classic from secret cinemas former alter ego, point blank.

great 1988 summer of love old school acid house release, recorded with analog machines tr909, tr808, tr707, tb303, sh101, juno106, dr.boss220, korg ms2000. pressed in random acid colours, including full color info/cover sheet. recorded by joppy mister & hennie v. from well known dutch vinyl acid label and former record shop boss. marvellous oldschool acid house tracks in limited edition hq vinyl pressing. bass ik records vs. dance drugstore records – vinyl only!

klyne first caught everybodys attention with their critically acclaimed debut paralyzed ep for aesop, as well as their maiden remix, a rework of disclosures omen feat. sam smith. water flow is their follow up to the acclaimed dont stop, their because music debut released earlier this year, its stunning video was directed by acclaimed choreographer and film maker holly blakey (florence and the machine, jungle, coldplay, young fathers) and is nominated for a uk music video award. the duo supported years & years and label mate christine and the queens on tour this year, and performed their first uk headline show for the sold out dummy presents because music event at the ace hotel, london in the summer. more shows will be announced shortly. vital sales points: mellow electronic pop thats like a long-lost cousin of jai paul- the fader infectious and effortless groove-laden soulful masterstrokes - vice / noisey minimalist vibes, captivating vocals impeccable melodies - pigeons & planes gorgeous electro-pop - spin more fire from the young dutch duo… the boys are off to a strong start - i-d

exotic tracks from the fruit loving dutch producer.

technorama passes the torch to finnish producer samuli kemppi who’s built a solid back catalogue over the last 15 years and in that time has also become a pioneer of electronic music in helsinki. his radio show deep space helsinki (alongside juho) developed into one of the cities most popular club nights and also into his shared record label dsh. his debut on technorama records brings us 3 slices of dark & groovy techno, including remix from dutch maestro tripeo aka darko esser. enjoy!

slick 3 tracker from bas bron under his popular fatima yamaha alias. the synths sing on this one! another beautifully produced 12inch from the dutch veteran. tip!

gatupreto release their sophomore distino di nos vida on tink! music! the duo from lisbon s hinterland return with a second round of their impeccable, futuristic theory on modern club music after the acclaimed modo di trabadja ep, released in 2015. the tropical taste of cabo verde, the cool of that lisbon dance floor fusionism, the appeal of classic vibes. tracks too dark and twisted to be called afro, too sexy and melodic to be called techno, too smart and freaky to be called house and too cool and mature to be called kuduro, it is simply gatupreto. on the a side i became me, deep afro dub with a killer sub bass and endless echoes, starring portuguese soul and hip hop legend nbc as guest vocalist and a remix by afro dutch master and fellow tink! artist philou louzolo who turns i became me into an irresistible deep house with african undertones. on the flip side, the dark dramatic stomping tracks afrowerk and gatu di noti, the first an eerie, irresistible peak time banger, and the later a stormer with sounds from natural africa, harpy acid lines and an off kilter beat.

the first instalment on dutch label talaman. newcomer and label owner sota shows his class by delivering a varied ep containing everything from sturdy house groovers to layered atmospheres. substance , access and quadrant cover the more dance-floor focused part of the ep, but make sure to listen to closer as well, the space-minded track built around dreamy melodies and low-slung percussion.

geruis uit somberdorp (rustlings from somberville) is a concert for harmonium, mixtur trautonium & synthesizer, originally commissioned for the dutch classical concertzender broadcast coorporation in early 2016. zandvoort & uilenbal are danny wolfers and jimi hellinga. includes multifunctional refrigerator dome sticker -magnet- with the cover art. comes on lightblue cassettape in library grey jewel case with foldout booklet with info.

second release from this dutch 12” imprint. 180 gram and vinyl only as usual!

young dutch producer releases his debut ep with 4 productions featuring the vocals of ebu gaye mada and ljubiša arsenovi&#263,,,, (paya).. big tip!

with our own record label, ran from the legendary mary go wild basement in amsterdam, we will focus on connecting like-minded artists. expect quality techno and acid productions only. dutch national heroes will be teaming up with international pioneers to create instant classics that will stand out. welcome to mary go wild! (rod remix) after tearing apart the mary go wild basement last year, gregor tresher returned to amsterdam for the worldwide release of his new quiet distortion album on vinyl. he left us with a track that needs to be heard. we got him in touch with another basement legend, benny rodrigues, who obviously didn’t hesitate to join in and make the remix under his rod malmok techno alter ego.

first out in our 30yrs anniversary -year- is a collaboration between eargoggle & villa abo. that means electro meets slammin techno & house as well as a little cutie in the end. about 300x pressed....

eshu records hits release number ten with a new ep from the in-house production collective made up of jocelyn abell, ivano tetelepta and daniel lekatompessy. fraktur features six tracks of stripped back house and techno that are all atmospheric and heady. opener winter track is a smooth and rolling dub techno number that is grainy and economical yet hugely absorbing thanks to its circling synth details and woody drums. creating moods is even more expansive and spacious, with gently swirling pads enveloping a soft, broken rubber kick drum. the title track is another expertly distilled, dry and heady groove with its frayed edges and warm analogue feel, then hello really flips the script with over driven jeff mills kicks and intergalactic synths bring a spooky sci-fi feel to proceedings. yorubaland is then a cosmic ambient interlude with fax tones bleeping and blipping as lazy pads smear out in the background and last of all core comes on strong with more quick and slick intergalactic techno carrying you off to some distant planet. this is another faultless ep from this fine dutch collective. pressed on 180 grams vinyl.

nights get ever colder. the label owned by paris stalwart d’julz welcomes back an old friend in anonym, the man responsible for bcr006 and bcr021 returns for a four-track outing which includes a remix from orlando voorn. sultry atmospherics and masterful production are evident throughout this crisp new addition to the bass culture catalogue, another instant classic from the detroit badboy anonym.the first of the four tracks on this ep goes by the name of ‘castaway’, and its effortless groove will have you drifting away to a desert island the second you hear it. as a slightly obscured vocal repeats ‘castaway’ over and over, you’re lulled into a dreamlike state. simple and highly effective, its progression is subtle and invigorating. right after that we have dutch supremo orlando voorn taking charge of the remix and pushing the track deeper into celestial territory with flashes of synth that transport you out into the cosmos. the atmosphere of the original is expertly retained, with a steady pace and cool, mellow vibes throughout. flip the record over and there are two more killer cuts. first we have ‘doin it to ya body’, which keeps things minimal and straight to the point. bright disco strings lie at the heart of this track, slowly weaving their way in and out of the background while the drums and rugged b-line keep your feet moving and head bopping. lastly, ‘wara coco’ offers more hypnotic vibes drawing you with its dainty melody, dancing around the top end, while a mean bassline throbs away, deep down in the low end. it’s an strong combination and finishes off the ep in style.

cubicolor present their debut album ‘brainsugar’ as a double vinyl edition.
having launched in 2014 with two members, dutch producers ariaan olieroock and peter kriek, cubicolor now welcome british vocalist and former duologue front-man tim digby-bell into the band as their third member, following much loved collaborations on ‘falling’ and ‘mirror play’ over the past 12 months. in his time with duologue, tim produced, co-wrote and sang on two records acclaimed by the likes of the guardian, nme, diy mag and the line of best fit.

nice price deal !!! jerome on cool transparent vinyl. big with laurent garnier, luke solomon, nuno de santos...
being one of the legends of dutch techno and this being his 60th release, jerome shows his deeper side on this two-track ep.

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the footloose lp by expanding universe is a young musicians attempt to drag himself out of one of life’s little dark holes. 24 year old dutch producer kevin huizing turned to music as a way of providing a much needed sense of positivity in the world. the result is an accomplished mixture of modern electronica, classical and world rhythms all composed by someone firmly outside of their comfort zone. the overwhelming theme that holds these contrasting influences together is emotion and a desire to make things better. natural and heart- felt. poignant and inspirational. it’s a masterclass in transforming a negative situation into one that’s magical and full of hope. melodies that will stay with you for ever and compositions that truly over ow with feeling and vibrancy. the eight tracks combine to form a wonderful journey of intergalactic escapism worthy of any movie soundtrack. taking science fiction as inspiration if each song where its own unique character they would undoubtedly fuse together transforming into one giant laser beam wielding robot destroying negativity and saving life’s across the galaxy. each track is great but together as part of the album they are unstoppable.

salamanca returns with their fifth release, proud to present two pioneers from the infamous dutch westland italo scene: peet need and savino. the duo came up with an excellent remix of marcia di kioto, next to their original song called hypnotized. on the flipside you ll find haunting synths by seer on voltaic break-beats delivered by afrobot. last but not least we have included an new wave edit from the mysterious simulanten.

the seminal dutch industrial out arrive on 12- again after that serious contort yourself set. big tip! the label say -started in 1984 as an industrial/electronic one-man project, lately expanding as a 7 persons multimedia collective, the band mainteined always during their career a pure industrial approach, through the use of analog synthesizers, microphones, effects and distorted acoustic sounds. for this single we have selected 4 killer tracks for you: liberation and stalin from their 1985 cassette fanaticism & hysteria, this last one also presented in a seven sisters of putin remix form, plus on the b-side the killer slow industrial-techno message from the cassette matrix machinations (1996). if you want to approach the true 80s industrial mentality then you are in the right place. tip!

prolific dutch artist conforce is back on his most regular label, delsin, with a fresh new four track ep. it is the second part to his north to south series that started on the label earlier in the year. typically deep offerings that marry driving drums with wide open spaces full of smooth and serene atmospherics. where bubbling underwater baselines and coarse claps making the more techno leaning grooves. overall it s another majestic and elegant ep from one of the finest in the game.

world of rubber 3 is compiled to make you cry, love, stomp and vomit. rebellious heavyhitter and lovely melodic excursion provided by japanese wave-duo group a, acid smash and catchy synthpopper by interstellar funk, basement 808 tech-no-shit by dj overdose and dutch pop not pop by leuk & ko. brought to you from den haag on a white immaculate platter with fresh inlay design.

the first release on neon finger found dutch veteran dj overdose turning out a surprising blend of boogie on the techno hop lp, but for the second installment on the spanish label the remit proves to be wide as inkswel and lesser known the jungle sessions join forces for secret river. this meeting of minds, recorded on a raft of vintage electro-funk equipment, culminates in a perfect slab of sweet, low slung grooves for every boogie enthusiast to engage with. there are instrumental delights aplenty, but also some welcome vocal cuts such as the essential -sucka free- featuring john robinson on the mic.

bnjmn s exceptional back catalogue, straddling gorgeous synth-laden house, experimental techno and textural ambient diversions, spans 2 lps on key dutch labels rush hour, and numerous eps for delsin, alongside 12 s on his own brack imprint. the prolific british producer now follows up his recent ‘droid single on delsin, which featured remixes from close colleagues cassegrain and ed davenport s inland alter-ego.

the return of the hagues black magician! it has been 13 years since the parallax corporation / conservatives projects together with i-f and now intergalactic gary is back. i-g hooked up with a new musical partner, the lovely and talented pasiphae from greece and together they deliver four very well-crafted tracks of contemporary machine-driven techno romance, with the ecstatic title track made of glass being the floor burner that will unite dancefloors worldwide. with the made of glass ep bio rhythm proudly presents the absolute creme de la creme of the current dutch west coast noir scene.

(incl ricardo villalobos remix) subsequent to shlomos stomper vanished breath ep, the limited series of its parent dutch wolfskuil imprint delivers a good showcase of dj reds refined, personal touch on one side, then altered in its basics within ricardo villalobos unique sensitiveness on the other

over the last few years, dutch electronic misfit vc-118a has delivered a number of killer eps and 12inch singles, each packed with sharp-edged electro, spacey techno, and industrial-strength analogue house. shift regsiter is his second full-length excursion his debut, international airlines, appeared on lunar disko back in 2012 and offers an expansive and hugely atmospheric journey through his trademark sound. naturally, there s much to admire across the 14 tracks, from the woozy, spaced-out electro-dub of input mode and the sparkling idm of serial data transmission, to the ultra-deep throb of radiation curve, and the hard-wired dancefloor bounce of the drexciya-like apex

the 12” dance series is dedicated to showcasing the finest rare original 12” remixes and extended versions of crowd-pleasing, floor-filling classics. from the disco, soul, rare groove and funk mixes of the 70’s, to the groove, hip hop/electro & techno/house of the 80’s and the acid jazz, indie, r&b, rap & club/house of the 90’s, 12” dance will deliver a lovingly curated selection of both the commercial big hitters and the underground cult club classics! this 2lp collection presents the finest in soul, funk, disco and jazz-funk mixes of the era, from feel-good old school classics to dance-floor anthems to underground club classics featuring artists such as gwen mccrae, rufus & chaka khan, jocelyn brown, sister sledge and many more.
the 180g double vinyl comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

new years deal - the next chapter in the creme organization ecplise series comes from cosmic garden with three original tracks and one remix from orgue electronique. little is known about cosmic garden other than he is from southern italy and has had two eps out in 2016, one on hotmix and one on cosmic rhythm. he heads out the blocks here with reptilian treant , six minutes of lo-fi deep house that is roomy and atmospheric. lazy synths bring soul and a gentle chatter of claps and hits helps drive it along. rare centaur is also way below the surface but is darker and more celestial, with turbulent bass, frantic claps and angelic chords glowing like a white light at the end of a tunnel. dutch house and electro don orgue electronique then remixes reptilian treant into something that is slick and serene, with metallic lines dancing above rubbery drums as big piano chords boucle up top. it is joyous and colourful and truly majestic before final track apocalyptic moose takes us back down into a mournful house vibe that echoes chicago with its roughhewn analogue textures and lovestruck chords.

much may have changed over a two-decade period, but drumcode s commitment to releasing the scene s most cutting-edge and refined techno remains resolute. with releases last year from heavy hitters such as adam beyer, alan fitzpatrick, luigi madonna, jel ford, dubspeeka and mark reeve, the label continues on in 2016 in much the same way, bringing fail-safe, club-ready music to the techno community.

2016 remastered re-release of this essential dutch westcoast electro-techno classic, aka interr-fered communications hm1202.

coming straight off the back of a melodic and exhilarating release from induction, fledgling dutch imprint and management house ravage are proud to announce the first ep release in their new black series. focusing on the darker and unchartered spaces of techno music, the black series kicks off firstwith fellow dutchman and upfront upstart s.a.f with the hunter ep.

going back to classics could fall so easily, luckily for skudge presents, the persistent and class-act of mark broom leaves the mediocre in its rubble. eric cloutier: broom is a legend. i can t even count how many of his records i own. both of these are pure fire loving it! the kicking a-side, moments1, with the high paced energy and flirtations with the dutch classic style of techno-house crossover brings a smile upon djs and dancers alike - without going too much into nostalgia, this track is sure to find its way through the peak times. moments2 on the flip submerges deeper into this records vibe, with a progression that throbs more than kicks, with a saw tooth lead that keeps the moody atmosphere intact. a sure-shot 2 tracker is what we need and what we get

betonkust and palmbomen ii are back with their second collaborative effort. this time on the dutch pinkman label. six brand new tracks that seem a lot darker than their previous work. somewhere between belgian new beat from 1988 and the west coast sound of holland. a lo-fi nightmare that turns out to be reality. pounding drums, paranoid acid patterns and angsty out of control synth choirs.

after a fine first ep on the label in 2105, dutch duo artefakt are back on delsin with the mental universe. this four track ep again finds robin koek and nick lapien showcasing their knack for spellbinding grooves of voodoo techno, absorbing ambient and frictionless drum programming after other outings on the likes of prologue and field records.

or its 33th release,etruria beat welcomes diego amura.the italian prodigy already released on french nowhere label (synchrophone paris), planet rhythm to only name a few.here are 4 pure techno cuts:2 originals,peruana with its characteristic distorted bass and unmissable 909,lost which is a classic techno tool with an hypnotic synth. on the remix duties,lost got a reinterpretation from dutch twr72 with an intense and strong groove,while label boss luca agnellis rework of peruna brings the music to another side of the dancefloor with an explosive restart

dutch producer casper von banniseht sidles over to bristol stable boogie cafe to present a three-track 12- of impeccable dusty house grooves imbued with that detroit-esque feeling that oozes out of a moodymann or theo parrish record. -bossa- revels in choppy broken beats and plenty of choice samples in a most loose and soulful of concoctions, while -lazy- cools down to a simmer with subtle disco licks making the most immersive of deep house jams. -lone- meanwhile plies a more chipper trade with its hooky chord stabs, but still the vibe remains smooth and laid back, just how the boogie cafe crew seem to like it.

alessandro diga, a young talented dutch artist, delivers 3 solid techno tracks for the fifth release on the bergwacht record label. “phaedra” starts with a great bassline and goes into a warm melodic techno track with a lot of emotions, dreamy synths and it goes along with a clear hihat. the track is able to be dreamy and not cheesy at the same time. “sonora” is grounded on a rolling bassline and clear hi-hats as well, it goes over in nice effects with outstanding breaks, but it finds back to the starting rhythms. “dahlia” the hidden b-2 track transmits a deep journey with melancholic feelings.

limited to 300 copies / only on orange vinyl / hand stickered & numbered

for the next instalment of our series, we are proud to present the first re-works we have in plan for the acclaimed glacial album, hotel costes, and our first curator is dutch maestro, ion ludwig. 3 ultra sleek re-works, deeply mystified and haunting, perfectly exemplifying ion s magic touch.