nachdem kris needs mit den beiden -dirty water- compilations die geschichte und einfluesse auf die punk musik aufzeigte, widmet er sich mit dieser neuen reihe der fluechtigen magie new yorks und dokumentiert dabei bedeutende musikalische entwicklungen und wendepunkte. der erste teil ist auf die 40er und 50er jahre fokussiert und enthaelt jazz, blues, latin, rock n roll und doo wop songs von kuenstlern wie miles davis, duke ellington, dizzy gillespie, harry belafonte, john cage, cab calloway, nina simone oder billie holiday. die 2cd enthaelt 32 songs und beinhaltet wie -dirty waters- ein 72 seitigiges booklet.

detroit legend robert hood!! following last years triumphant >omega< album that saw robert hood envisage the 1971 film >the omega man< as a techno science fiction opus he now translates the suspense and tension of charlton hestons last man on earth battle for survival into the frenetic energy of his own new live show. in 2011, omega comes aliv

mark stewart first made his presence felt as the front man for the pop group in the late 1970s. they were pioneers of the post punk dance sound and had success with singles such as >she is beyond good and evil<, and >we are all prostitutes<. when the band split in 1980, mark joined the emerging on u sound crew as a part time member of the new age steppers. he then went on to form his own band with keith leblanc and doug wimbish, the rhythm section of the sugar hill gang, and guitarist skip mcdonald. with adrian sherwood and his production magic at the controls, the maffia unleashed an awesome mix of styles that sounded like bootsy collins jamming over a bootleg jah shaka tape in an urban warzone. this incredible mix of funk, dub and electronic overload pre empted techno and drum & bass by years. mark stewart, often copied, never bettered. the film retraces the singers steps and paths from the early days of the pop group right up to the present. schifer, who followed mark around for a full 3 years, has crafted a detailed, often intimate portrait of the artist, supplemented by interviews with a. o. mark stewart himself, adrian sherwood (on.u sound), daniel miller (mute records), nick cave, mick harvey, doug wimbish, skip mcdonald, keith leblanc, douglas hart (the jesus & mary chain), fritz catlin (23 skidoo), mike watt (minutemen, the stooges), gareth sager (the pop group, rip rig and panic), dan catsis (the pop group), john waddington (the pop group) janine rainforth (maximum joy), massive attack, keith levine (p.i.l.) and many others, plus never seen live recordings and music clips

moguai returns firing on all cylinders, in what is set to be the most ground breaking and innovative release of the year. fresh from a us tour and the release of several high profile singles, moguai & mau5trap are turning the world of the mix compilation on its head Ð and hand the power directly back to you with an innovation thatÕs set to rock the electronic music world to its very core!! disc 1 features the mixed cd, whilst disc 2 features exclusive availability of german house sensation moguaiÕs ableton software files, fresh from his 75 minute live dj mix recently performed at ÔbetaÕ released on mau5trap. the disc includes the full mix, all tracks (exclusive single tracks and special edits performed during his live set) and loops and parts, mastered exactly as used during his performance. these prize assets are available for people to create their own remixes using the elements of moguaiÕs original performance using ableton live, or import the music into the audio software of their choice. for all budding producers, remixers and technology geeks, this debut compilation takes the tools and places them firmly in your hands

filterwolf is an acclaimed producer, dj and live act from munich, whose infectious production talents, electric live shows and groundbreaking debut album on london based process recordings released in 2010 have all led to the creation of his stunning new masterpiece: night patterns . his work was remixed by some of the finest artists around the globe such as portable, tigerskin, niederflur and hrdvsion. the consistency of the quality of his musical output was compared by journalists with no less a figure than carl craig. his productions have constantly earned praise and gained many fans for their driving beats, elegant, warm and cheerful synths and blossoming, journey-like arrangements. filterwolf received strong support from zombie nation, john acquaviva, spektre, ivan smagghe, groove armada, slam, dirt crew and coldcut. he was featured on tsugi compilation volume 18 along with gui boratt o, tiga and juan mclean and on huw stephens best new music evening show on bbc radio 1. across his new album, he explores the exciting, timeless space between house, techno, electro and beyond. throughout, he constantly maintains a melodic and emotive core, creating a mesmerizing body of work structured and presented in a highly creative way. the album was mastered by eelke kleijn, prolific producer (manual music, global underground) and mastering engineer from rotterdam, who among others has mastered the works of dubfire and applescal. deep, swinging, handclapping grooves and furious saxophone lines of the opening track color of spring , with their subtle, uplifting, intelligent beauty, signal that this is a master artist at work. as the mood moves towards the deep, pounding intensity of deep data , it s easy to become lost in the swirling music as filterwolf plays with emotion buttons, exploring the depths and whole spectrum of the dance and electronica, rese arching possibilities, forging ahead into the future.

2 cds from the underground house scene in paris at the turn of the millenium. incl. black strobe, soha, jovonn & dj deep, krikor, phil weeks .. and more

mystery, magic and luck perfectly define this new opus. lucky number ? indeed, 13 can bring luck and happiness! 13 is believed to bring bad luck in the west and good luck in asia. this is why, 13 is written in chinese... out of superstition! the sounds are imbued with this mysterious and magic atmosphere. escape blends with mystery, adding a mystic and thrilling feel and giving intensity throughout the tracks george v records has gone back to basics with this new release that will please all buddha-bar lovers. mystic quest , the first cd, is an invitation to escape and travel with tracks from jojo effect, mystic diversion, ganga or florzinho. secret bliss , the second cd, is more mysterious and up-tempo. it takes us to an electronic music world where trendy bass sounds combine with traditional instruments offering a moving and eloquent symphony. we can mention dr kucho, volkan uca, mhd or parov stelar for instance. a compilation that will live up to the reputation of the buddha-bar music collection.

incl. tracks from j dilla, dj jazzy jeff, larry gold, dj spinna and will.i.am and from legends such as pete rock and marley marl. in addition there were albums leftfield heavyweights king britt and madlib. last but not least the set included a session of unreleased poetry from american literary giants - allen ginsberg, peter orlovsky and greg corso whose well documented movement lent its name to the series.

pingipung presents >the kenya sessions< - an enchanting cooperative mission featuring sven kacirek, our experimental drummer and electronic producer, and musicians from kenya. the kenya sessions is the result of svens extended visit to the country with live and fieldrec sessions which he later processed in his studio in hamburg. sven kacirek plays with local kenyan stars such as 80 year-old female vocalist ogoya nengo, or with joseph oganga, who delivers amazing patterns with his >nyatiti<, a traditional string instrument. its sometimes difficult to tell the parts recorded in kenya from those overdubbed by sven kacirek himself. his own compilation of marimba, bassdrums and brush patterns forms a musical thread that he weaves skillfully into the live sessions. at times joyfully straight (arsenal aluny vilage) at times mellow and melancholy (mariae, paperflowers). sven kacirek and some of the kenyan musicians will bring this fantastic material on international stages in early 2011. the linernotes by goetz steeger illustrate the detailed recording process of this record. >the kenya sessions< is pingipungs second album by sven kacirek who has a background as virtuoso jazz drummer. he studied at drummers collective in new york, played several solo-shows at the world drum festival and has written books on the experimental use of electronics on the drumset. on his solo debut >the palmin sessions< in 2007 he presented his original ambient aesthetics made from silent patterns recorded on paper, wood, or glass surfaces: >svens frantic drumming is really a pure pleasure to listen to ... his instruments join together in a deeply meditative study< (foxy digitalis)

standardised version of the original product >music - the best of the beta band<, released in 2005. contains cd1 - best of the studio recordings, as selected by the band. their finest moments from their four albums in chronological order. excludes disc 2: live at shepherds bush empire. artwork - remains the same as orginal, which was a combination of their four covers. 3 studio albums + 3eps album.

nice price deal !!! incl. tracks by quentin harris, erick morillo, kenny dope, byron stingily ..

your party warm-up on radio nrj every weekend. now mixed by dj joss on a brand new compilation, including tracks from louis botella & dj joss, kylian mash feat. akon, congorock, bob sinclar, alex gaudino, axwell, tim berg, benny benassi, mason...

3cd set of soul,funk,disco,house,techno and drum & bass mixed and selected by 2 pioneers of uk dance music a true masterpiece selection! incl. tracks from chaka khan, the jacksons, willie bobo, orbital, leftfield, lfo, pete heller, doc scott, logistics, calibre, krust, dj zinc, goldie, and many more

just a classic !! trip hop tip

soca entstand anfang der 70er jahre aus der verknuepfung von calypso mit indischen rhythmen und ist eng mit dem jaehrlich im februar stattfindenden karneval auf trinidad & tobago verbunden. >soca gold 2010< praesentiert die stars der szene mit ihren aktuellen 17 hits auf cd, sowie 8 videos, 5 live-auftritte und impressionen vom diesjeahrigen umzug auf dvd.

seit 1993 gibt es keinen sommer ohne reggae gold und die 2010er edition kommt nicht nur aus anlass der fifa-wm im >ladies first football outfit<. hier tummeln sich die weltstars, etablierte kuenstler und die upcoming artists mit ihren aktuellen hits oder hochkaraetigen exklusiv-stuecken, als da waeren shaggy, sean paul, damien jr.gong marley in kombination mit us rap-star nas, major lazer feat. santigold, michael franti & spearhead, mavado, vybz kartel, beres hammond, tarrus riley, etana, romain virgo, ding dong, tessanne chin, serani, wasp, konshens, gyptian - mit einem gro§artigen line-up kann die reggae sommer party beginnen!

the fourteenth release by moll-selekta is an essential compilation of rare, previously on cd/lp unreleased roots-, lovers,- and dj-tracks by one of the most important artists of jamaica. lincoln sugar minott played a major role in the history of jamaican music as a singer, songwriter, producer, label owner and sound system instigator. his debut album live loving can lay claim to being the first dancehall release ever.

man/machine: viennas elektro guzzi challenge the meaning of >live< in electronic music. bored of laptop sets? with a >classic< setup of guitar, bass and drums elektro guzzi quantize themselves to an unheard level of discipline, tightness and danceability. no computers, no pre-recorded loops, no solos. probably the first time techno is really played live. as sequential as they may sound, they couldnt be more analogue. but however traditional they may look as a band, they certainly do not sound like one. the quest for the ultimate live presentation of techno has come to an end. produced by patrick pulsinger (hercules & love affair, m-plant, cheap), the album is a masterstroke resulting in great dancefloor movers, state of the art analogue recordings and a prime showcase of elektro guzzis incredible creative capabilities. played live with no overdubs, this record breaks down the demarcation line separating man and machine. everything in techno has been done? you aint heard nothing yet. !!! elektro guzzi live at s—nar (barcelona), berghain (berlin), fabric (london), trouw (amsterdam), spring festival (graz), flex (vienna), rote sonne (munich), mellow festival (sofia) and maaaany more

the audience is immersed in the kicking, hypnotizing sounds and breaks that explode right into your face! two cds for one single cd price! nice and noble digipack cover! including free bonus mp3s. download link is inside the album!!

guillaume coutu dumont has been unstoppable over the past three years. since releasing his debut album, face a l est, on montreals musique risquee label in 2007, the montreal-born berliner has released a steady stream of eps, remixes and compilation tracks for circus company, musique risquee, oslo, cocoon and many more. hes also kept up a nonstop touring schedule, wowing crowds the world over with a dynamic live show that never sounds the same twice.

arran was doing a photography course when she joined the band, and at her first rehearsal she brought along a notebook. written on it was dark room notes. we had gone through numerous terrible names, and felt this was one we could settle on. we were lucky she wasnt doing a knitting course. >we love you dark matter< was recorded in a live setting as such, keeping over dubs to a minimum.

digging duo kon & amir occupy a select corner of the dj world, with radio, mix-cds, live sets and compilations on their radar. theirs is a slowly-but-steadily growing catlogue crammed with timeless releases: six volumes of their widely celebrated on track mixtape series, a highly regarded compilation

the last few weeks have seen >nerve up< become the focus of widespread critical acclaim, with four star reviews from metro and q and a 9/10 review from nme, who called the record >a unique, brilliant debut<. with the album out this week, its time to judge for yourself.
in addition a number of new uk and european live dates and festival spots have been confirmed, including camden crawl and evolution festival.
praise for >nerve up<:
>a unique, brilliant debut... we should celebrate lonelady as the arrival of a fresh and invigorating voice whose talent transcends time and place and influence< 9/10 - nme
>a debut to be proud of< **** - metro
>striking< - **** q magazine

back in 2000 the herbaliser self-released their highly acclaimed double-vinyl album session 1: taking key tracks from previous albums and re-recording them in their purest form, expanding them, without vocals or lyrics this is an excellent representation of the bands live show at that time.

the definitive dj competition incl. 34 massive trance & techno clubhits live in the mix!

the album features the huge radio smash wandering eye, alongside new versions of live favourites like this room, ernie (also known as willow tree) & the stunningly reworked hope, featuring hollie smith on vocals, as well as 5 brand new tracks, all mystic supernovas of soul goodness.

2 cd special edition.includes 7 bonus live session tracks and 24 page photo booklet!

2cds live mixed by klubbingman! incl. micha moor, rob & chris, jan wayne and many more

featuring the likes of bloc party, roisin murphy, bent, switch, the chemical brothers, alexander robotnick, don diablo, and many more.

bay area true school hip-hop soldiers crown city rockers have linked with brooklyn based gold dust to release theirupcoming album, the day after forever.

the smallville collective has injected a real breath of fresh air into the house music scene. after launching their record shop in hamburg city in 2005 they invited the most sophisticated artists of the european and american underground scene- such as jus- ed, keith worthy, shinedoe, sleeparchive, omar s, baby ford & thomas melchior and many more to play at hamburgs love-spreading allnighters.

dj ferry corsten, international hit maker, and award winning producer at his very best! featuring behind the scene footage during his shows around the world, including an exclusive backstage interview, plus highlights of the live recording from the massive full on ferry 2008 event, picture gallery and much more! most people can only dream of the life of a successful dj/producer. a life of unlimited luxury, where you spin at the biggest and best parties, and get to visit the most exotic, and beautiful places on the planet! its everything any dance music fan could ever wish for! many people dream about a life like this, but only a very few can actually live the dream. ferry corsten is living that dream! he has successfully managed to transform his love for dance music into a dream job of making music and spinning records across the globe! ferry has topped the worldwide dance charts with hits like punk, beautiful, rock your body, rock and made of love, has won numerous dance music awards, and has organised and presented 3 years running, the wildly successful event full on ferry in his home town of rotterdam. the ferry corsten backstage dvd takes a look at the dream life of one of dance musics privileged performers. a journey that takes you around the world for 6 months leading up to the release of ferrys latest twice in a blue moon album. also watch him as he prepares for the full on ferry 2008 event! take part in his unique experience, his expectations, his dreams and even his fears. meet the team behind ferry and his biggest fans that follow him all over the world! ferry corsten, in the spotlight and backstage!!!

after a four-year break from the studio, laÕs finest practioners with their producer miles tackett return back with their actual album >dusk till dawn<. breakestra was formed by tackett in the late 80s and became one of the great live funk bands of their era. with their sound of gritty soul/jazz, party funk & breaks breakestra takes us to a journey into psychedelic soul, and west african farfisa stylings and instrumental cuts!

55 d&b tracks on 2 cds! incl. empire of the sun, evil nine, dj fresh,logistics, danny bryd, london electricity and many more

being taken with the creative spirit of the city and the musicality of the region, ian simmonds has decided on an honorable isubmersioni in a new creative adventure with fresh inspiration. parallel he started the live-jazz-poetry band >wise in time< with the requisite tour, as well as vinyl releases on musikkrause.

back in 2000 the herbaliser released their acclaimed doublevinyl album session 1. almost a decade later, they now want to capture this latest live chapter on record. session 2 spans more than a ten years of herbaliser live favourites, from the underground beats and breaks of their 1997 album blow your headphones to the more lush, soulful grooves of same as it never was. it is another herbaliser classic, the sound of an ever-evolving band at the peak of their powers. forget the old hollywood rule: sometimes a sequel can be just as good as the original.

highly limited premium single + live video!

the new hit-album by kelley clarkson!

fabulous collection of old school hits and rare b-sides!