the 1978 record, which goes for up to $800 on the collectors market, comes with a lore all its own. the liner notes explain that at the time of its recording, davis was suffering from personal turmoil and a head full of memories from the vietnam war. the infamous jonestown, guyana mass murder occurred two days before the recording session and weighed heavily on his consciousness. the resulting electronic score would garner attention from legendary motor city dj electrifying mojo. in the early 80s, davis performed as 3070 in cybotron alongside juan atkins, laying the groundwork for detroit techno and electro with cuts like alleys of your mind. despite successful cybotron albums released on fantasy records, davis spent time penniless and abandoned in a v.a. hospital. the new 12inch version of methane sea was cut to lacquer straight from the original master tapes. davis currently lives in ypsilanti, michigan and works with music videos, fractal designs and cgi.

the boys are gliding back onto the scene with scissor and threads first release of 2016, waiting ground. the handsome twosome of frankie skates and tony b. real deliver us four prime cuts aimed squarely at the dance floor. the vinyl-exclusive, ebreo, sees the duo flex their afro-rhythmic muscle, placing silky smooth bass over a bed of soft swirling percussion highlighted by a pitched down steel drum. next, an edit first heard on frank & tonys acclaimed resident advisor podcast comes to light. deftly cutting the hushed ambient tones of donato whartons absentia into perfect portions, frank & tony loop brittle bits over a chunky kick and shuffling hi-hat to hypnotic effect. the ep’s title track evokes the sun-kissed euphoria of early hour raves with its lush atmospherics and playfully subdued piano line buoyed by a thick kick and airy pads. finally pavane takes the previous tracks laid back attitude and flips it, adding a thick in-your-face kick and propulsive pads for a foot-stomping, hands in the affair dj weapon.

as our fifth elixir finally manifests, fjader guides us through the misty ocean of the mind to find bliss of rainbow light.
early support from deepbass, svreca, antonio de angelis, arnaud le texier, stephanie sykes, the noisemaker, vilix, nihad tule, iori, rasmus hedlund, asc, periskop, shaded explorer, antonio vazquez, blndr, jana sleep and luigi tozzi to name a few.

tempo records is proud to release three brand new tracks by soul intent. these tracks highlite the current state of modern jungle (& drum and bass). give me a dub on the full a side is all about heavy amen drums and phat basslines, one for the late night hours (or early mornings).

argentinian producer xhei who already released his music on labels such as micro.fon, clr, afu and many more is back with his first ep on nachtstrom, including an amazing remix by christian wunsch (polegroup, tsunami, soma, modularz, faut section). limited clear transparent 12” vinyl.
huge early support by chris liebing, dvs1, oscar mulero, rodhad, len faki, exium, pfirter, damon wild, bas mooy, dj emerson, raiz, truncate (audio injection), drumcell, nihad tule, gayle san, keith carnal, dubfire, paco osuna, henning baer, kyle geiger, thomas heckmann, mtd, hans bouffmyhre ...

(basic bastard / baruka / designer loops / dope dog) first ep (of four) of the orlando voorn collected double cd what we believe is the best from the dutch producer in his early days. this ep focuses on the housier side of orlando voorn.

nice price deal !!! tom and his computer is the newest alias for copenhagen favourite thomas bertelsen. he started out as a teenager by looping and creating beats on his 4 track tape-recorder. since then the very talented producer and dj has been around the block. he produced two albums (with lulu rouge) and a number of songs, edits and remixes. he has also been djing alongside trentemøller every now and then since the early days and most recently tom and his computer performed live on the opening slot of trentemøller’s latest live tour and lately at sonar copenhagen 2015.

vayvay records, coming out of the southern german city of nürnberg, presents its debut record featuring romanian duo dubsons. weaving together minimalistic house beats and dreamy pads the pair have once again brought a quality and sought after release to the table. this release is strictly vinyl only with no repress! with early support from petre inspirescu arpiar we proudly introduce to you the carpathian routes ep.

early support from raresh, akufen, and jan krueger, next up on sol asylum is non other than julie marghilano with her innerspace ep. taking the listener to another dimension of sound, she brings her range of musical knowledge to create a solid package with a stunning remix from fred p. starting things off on a analog journey with “innerspace” we move through an interstellar universe with detailed grooves full of percussive splatters and echoing synths that moves us into a dream like state of mind. conjuring the jazz planet in berlin with“katzbachjazz”you are immediately transported to a galaxy of sound with galloping percussion and a classic techno layout. using more 909 techno drum elements she creates a whirlwind of sound with a delicate touch. taking things a little bit deeper with “cosmic karma” she presents a heavily detailed drum structure full of violin experimentation that creates a dark atmosphere but still bringing an uplifting and joyous vibe. finishing off the package is something unique from fred p who julie asked to remix for her due to her enormous respect for him. the emotionally charged remix of“cosmic karma” shows a different side of fred p while still keeping his signature sound in tact. the remix takes us through an ever-evolving voyage through time and space.

it’s been a while but hey-ho, coincidence is back on vinyl. the tracks we got from aussie based female dj trinity were simply too analog sounding, so slapping it on wax was the logical thing to do. the vinyl release adds remixes by two of our alltime heroes - steve stoll and daniela la luz. basically: the originals are deep and darkish, the steve stoll rework is a rework in one smooth jam so with plenty of energy while daniela’s version does it really smart and housey. so on with the friggin show!
early support from: amelie lens, charlotte de witte, codeless, didier beydts, electric indigo, eric cloutier, flash brothers (cr2 / armada), goldfox (forty five), jim poe (inthemix), joseph capriati (drumcode), mickael davis aka dolby d (italo business) , paco osuna, paride saraceni, radical g / linear straight, redhead, robert owens, seba lecompte , steve cop, trinity, twist3d (bunker records), ...

oxia returns with a striking 5 track ep including 2 remixes by visionquest’s shaun reeves and 8bits own steffen deux! the bedrock of french quality techno has already created countless classics that proved themselves against the test of time and with unity ep, he’s bound to to it again. the up and down mixes of „unity“ take over with tight drums and rich bass carried by an airy vocal. oxia’s keen ear for detail adds the rest, making them perfect dance weapons for almost any setting. steffen contributes a deeper take on „unity“ working with subtle effects and evolving spheres to create that early morning vibe. „soulsa“ original and remix by shaun are completing the package with laid-back grooves and a fine tool for darker hours. this quality set couldn’t be more versatile, 2016 couldn’t continue any better!

this is the relaunch limited edition album (475 copies only, remastered from the original master tapes) of the male productions label. it contains theaoriginal songs of the true underground sound of rome from the rare and sought after ep released in 1991 on male records plus two unreleased tracks recorded in 1991. in italy during early 90 s after the disco era was time for the new born underground music movement. male productions represents the first italian electronic-house independent label, based in rome and managed by chicco furlotti, former club-dj and organizer of the early italian rave parties. this album features stefano di carlo and other big names from the italian electronic and house music scene like leo young and mauro tannino. we cant call this music as deep-house, ambient or techno because it s the true undergound sound of rome!

the first spinning plates ep back in february was picked up by print media and radio tastemakers from ra and dj mag to b.traits and moxie, whilst djs as diverse as ivan smagghe and francois k slotted it into their dj bags. as such there has been much demand for a second release, and now it arrives in the form of a fascinating split ep from scene veteran andy rantzen and relative newcomer bruno schmidt, who helps a&r for the label. in fact it was bruno who came across andy’s tracks during a late night youtube session. andy, who remixed inxs and severed heads back in the day and is a sydney based producer who has been active for three decades, had upped a load of his old demos to youtube in the faint hope that one day someone might find them. and damn are we happy he did, because they are brilliant affairs that sound like little else. for his part, bruno has been a louche resident and hifi creator alongside andrew james gustav and gwenan and delivers an exceptional stripped down late night trip/early morning trip.

in 2016, tommy vicari jnr continues to be a name on everybodys lips. following his recent releases on drifted and robsoul - as well his much hyped reissue as 76-79 on cabinet - he joins nixwax for this hotly tipped release. early dj support from: emmanuel satie anestie gomez molly varoslav silat beksi lamache nils diezel

available for the first time in its entirety on vinyl is the 1989 debut album by detroit industrial techno band final cut produced by jeff mills and anthony srock.
recorded prior to mills’ departure from the project, “deep into the cut” marks a significant moment in the convergence of the classic industrial aesthetic and the emerging sound of detroit techno. the release serves as a window into this unique moment evoking both the transgressive spirit of european industrial music and the raw militant power of early underground resistance. across the eleven tracks the album affronts a message of sonic urgency and still stands as a landmark statement of the industrial techno sound.
remastered in berlin by rashad becker the release presents the full album as a double vinyl release for the first time. “deep into the cut” is reissued by we can elude control.

debut ep from young north londoner bard. neuro scientist by day, maker of deep, loopy techno by night, occasional creator of centre label images : synesthetic multi tasker.

the btrax records label is back after few years off, and we are sure that new ep will not disappointed you. we are very proud to put out 2 stunning tracks made by one of the label founder : ben men from paris - france.french electronic music scene activist since the early 1990s, ben men is a multifaceted artist, both dj, records dealer, producer and party promoter. since 2001, ben men s btrax parties are hosted at legendary rex club. co-founder of the label -btrax records” with releases of the legendary 7 scan from detroit, vince watson, electric rescue, scan x, julian jeweil, mr c... he was co-founder and manager of record stores statik and basement trax records from 1996 to 2002.just a quick description of the tracks, “the journey” is… as you can imagine, a musical journey track clearly dedicated to the label influences. landscapes of twisting textures, brooding melodics which embarks upon a stunningly trippy journey of it s own.“morning glory” a straight-up slice detroit-infused melodic techno, adds a tough drum line and sweeping touches, as his signature style shines through

micronation is the frank agrarios new label. after some key releases on internasjonal, tom tom disco and maxi discs frank decided to start his own vinyl label. micronation is a declaration of independence, frank makes his own rules, passports and stamps, while music is the currency. 02. percussion, deep bases and franks trademark dubby dealys are all there. bottin provides a killer rmx ready to destroy any dancefloor. early support from soul clap, jimpster, munk, swayzak, mammarella and thomas von party.

kicking cheerfully against the compression and conformity of the modern digital age, antique futurist analogue wizards metamono return with their finest, fittest album to date. comprising jono podmore, aka kumo and sometime collaborator with can members irmin schmidt and jaki liebezeit, paul conboy and fine artist mark hill, the crystal palace based trio enchanted audiences during 2014 with their live soundtracks to secrets of nature, early 20th century short films using new photography techniques to reveal the processes of the natural world including the lives of cuckoos and barn owls. many of the pieces they wrote feature on the new album. it was an ideal fit for the metamono sound - organic, playful, basking in the joys of new mechanical possibilities. recalling the early electronic adventures of raymond scott, brian eno, cabaret voltaire, cluster and acid house but always bearing their unmistakable bespoke signature, metamono are as unmissable live as they are on vinyl. do not miss this!

das ding, one of the legends of rotterdam, has been going since the early 80 s with his label tear apart tapes . he had releases on the finest of imprints such as minimal wave. now midlight will issue a some heat by the artist in subject with pride. these excerpts from das ding s modular techno setup were originally released on cassette by dehef, a most fine small imprint from rotterdam.

re-release for 1 of the original 1980 release on 7 inch from urgent label / materiali sonori. limited to 300 copies - 100 copies for color (black + 2 variations), numbered / shrink-wrapped / poster / siae sticker on, vinyl colors : black / splattered graphite / splattered magenta.
“informations of death” was the astonishing debut single by neon, legendary italian new wave band, formed in florence in 1979 and led by marcello michelotti (the only permanent member). were part of the florence dark wave/electronic scene of the 1980s, together with pankow, diaframma, early litfiba.

curitiba-based aia records returns with it s second release. lucas and marcelo also known as doneck, started to join forces back in early-2013. musically influenced by international recognised artists such as san soda, andre&#769,,s and move d, the duo also found significance in the sounds of aia s own label heads aninha & antonela antonela giampietro. therefore, creating a mixture of three soulful, deep but endlessly sounding tracks seems very convincing and credible to the overall ethos of the imprint. with assaz the duo delivers a deep but soulful house number, whereas ocluso is deep house at it s best, with a light atmospheric vibe and the echoing vocal. last but not least, te&#770,,nue creates this feeling of weightlessness and ease with warm natural added sounds and it s groovy bassline.

ndatl muzik continues with musical stylings of..... javonntte rarely seen but often heard this talented artist has toured with aretha franklin, been featured on tracks with andrés, amp fiddler, blake baxter & has had some very rare and sought after releases on now defunct label noveau riche. now he returns to detroit his track based roots for a dancefloor stompin 12-. we start with keep bouncin which say it all in the title with a very familiar sample, chaka s revenge will have them screaming for more. the b side he gives us my life very reminiscent of early prescription days and rounds it off with heart strokin tune these words that should easily capture the ears of your constituents! so press play and dance to the musical stylings of.......

giant panda guerilla dub squad follows up steady - their billboard reggae chart topping release from 2014 - with an americana/jam/country album. recorded concurrently with steady, again working with producer craig welsch (10 ft. ganja plant), bright days features this unique band further establishing themselves as the only reggae band that can moonlight sounding like american beauty-era grateful dead and early neil young. the record features a harmonica guest spot by g. love on *humboldt county gold*.

smeur continues it’s journey into melodic trippy house. the third release features two artists take on a track from the same starting point. both sides are based on the same set of samples. but while side a reminisces early orbital in its theme side b is a somber excursion into another subterranean world. both tracks will keep the floor interested with it’s different approach to house music.

sensual is proud to release a 4 tracker by slovenian producer vid vai. strong hypnotic release. early support by raresh, max vaahs

amin peck is an electronic studio project, contaminated by the new wave from u.k. like most ’80s electronic bands. amin-peck walked a fine line between disco and minimal wave throughout the course of the early 1980s, oftentimes incorporating shameless pop melodies and avant-garde leanings. amin peck were an italian band leaded by giorgio fioroni (aka george fyron, arrangements, production, vocals) with leonard parker (arrangments, keyboards) and max marne (production). incredible but true, amin peck started as hard rock guitar band in the 70s... and becoming one of the best examples of italo disco. this limited edition it contains full-length versions plus uncut audio material (a2) tracked down during tape restoration. (the first pressing coming from 1982 was pressed only on 7inch in u.k.)

repress. the third instalment on kutmah s experimental izwid imprint, south london dj and producer al dobson jr. creates a 15 track deep, exploration of soulful, tribal drums and abstract musical curation. otherworldly and nuanced beats re-imagine the score of the sampledelic funk tale. one that s non-geographical but rather lost in loops, journeying through the time and space that exists within your headphones. alternating between cosmic vocal rips and a myriad of loose, soul-infused beat tape-style sketches with its digital flourishes, sounds from the village vol. 1 sees the sunrise and sunset over a bohemian musical vista

fresh from their remix of jinx *car full of herbs*, bristol/london bass specialists vinyl junkie & sanxion return to asbo records alongside legendary reggae singer bushman with *talk too much*. things get busy from the start on the original dnb version, a tightly packed and weighty amen break welcomes in bushmans thoughtful melodic vocals with dubwise horns and instrumentation recreating that timeless reggae vibe at 170bpm with snatches of bleeps and pads that hint at vinyl junkie & sanxions oldskool hardcore/jungle history. dj westy on the remix fattens things up bringing the bass to the front for a real sound system smasher. the 140 remix retains the main elements of the original with added dirty bass and half time drops perfect for festival season, guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser for fans of breaks reggae and that early rave sound.

following up on alexkids first release on his own wu-dubsimprint, talented and uprising irish producer maksy is on dutyand delivers two inspired cuts with a timeless touch. perfectdancefloor grooves for the dub techno connoisseurs. early support by bella sarris, enzo siragusa, radio slave,archie hamilton, molly, rainer, randall m…

new yorkers matt morandi (jahiliyya fields) and max ravitz (patricia) take the buyout, cash in their 401ks, and opt for early retirement down to deep florida on their debut lp for l.i.e.s.

second release on ostcode exile records by fran hartnett from dublin. 4 straight techno tracks to drive your mind to another place. early support from surgeon, bens sims, truss and sunil sharpe !

nice price deal !!! frak are björn isgren, johan sturesson and jan svensson, a trio of synthesizer lovers from sweden. the band was formed when svensson and isgren’s older sisters were best friends and they introduced their little brothers to each other. inspired by severed heads, daf, human league, devo, skinny puppy, the boys began collecting analog equipment and started studio styrka. while the band were still in their early teens they released the first frak cassette album in 1987 on their own record label börft.

earwiggle welcomes back the very talented oliver rosemann features superb sleeparchive remix following his early appearance on earwiggle as one half of dualit, oliver rosemann returns with a killer ep all of his own. creepy, niggling hooks weave their way around three surging rosemann originals, with a hefty remix from berlin master sleeparchive at his brutal best...

optimos prolific dj/producer/label boss jd twitch aka keith mcivor has curated a compilation of early 80s synth, industrial and cold wave classics and undiscovered gems in collaboration with the vinyl factory, following the cease & desist diy! (cult classics from the post-punk era 1978-82) compilation on his own optimo music label, and youth stand up!, a collaborative recording project featuring young musicians from glasgow, ghana and belize on his autonomous africa imprint.

mini compilation showcasing various strains of acid and electro. art mechanical s junq, showcases his futuristic acid electro on 303 days on kepla-47c, syncom data further the acid heat with unphazd (strings attached mix). on the flip we have a rare outing from microthol, who lay down mod_electro_mix4, a chiming stripped back cut that reminisces of the early noughties. finally etcher’s departure brings his quirky acid to close off the ep

this debut ep is produced with clear references to j choirboy’s influences, from the majestic cantatas of bach to the broken rhythmic styles of the early uk rave scene, and even features his own father’s organ playing on the first track fantazia.

the organ grinder mints his new record label with a bulked up reissue of a gem from his back catalogue that will make djs - and dancers - very happy. far from throwaway, this is music rooted in the 90s us garage sound of kerri chandler, masters at work and early todd edwards, with the intensity of true deep house and the light rhythmic touch of ukg. obsession originally came out almost 5 years ago, but there s simplicity in its skittering rhythm and a mantra of rising minor-note synth hits that keep it burning into the dancefloor. x rated hits like its inverted counterpart, with a more heavily weighted drum groove and garage stabs that spiral down your spine. physicality finishes the ep with cunningly-sampled soul music, sung notes of passion belted out over a tense background of keys and rhodes chords, weaving an atmosphere that only comes out of expertly woven harmony

zackey force funk was born into this wild world in tucson, az in 1974. in and out of prison since the age of 17, zff began producing on pirated software his brother gave to him once he had given up a life of crime to focus on writing tunes and raising his family. first discovered by kutmah back in the golden era of myspace, zackey’s signature “force funk sound” swiftly grabbed the attention of a number of formidable producers. as these tunes were scattered across various labels, finding their homes on their respective collaborator’s projects, zff continued to hone his style, delving deeper into the psychedelic future funk realm of which he has created for himself. the fruits of his discipline all add up to “electron don” hnr52 a 15-track collection of early productions that serves as the initial transmission of a fantastical mind that has many more stories to tell. “electron don” gathers together various unreleased and classic tracks recorded by zackey force funk circa 2009-2011 in tucson, az. included here are a treasure-trove of classic productions by the electron don himself, as well as tracks by luminaries salva, mike gao, lorn, jellphonic, cupp cave, crimekillz, mark lowe and paolo xz.
pressing on white vinyl.

its a great pleasure to welcome back waze & odyssey to the label, since their first please dont dance ep on dirt crew wich was released in early 2013 and that featured an excellent detroit swindl remix botht duos have had a massive rise and impact on the underground house scene worldwide. waze & odyssey have also had killer releases on their own imprint w&o street tracks and with their latest on the downlow single they stormed the dancefloors and major radio playlists. waze & odyssey is best know for their straight up bangin’ house cutz and with these two tracks you get exactly that! go go go is a filterred house banger that takes us back to the early chicago and french house productions from the mid 90s. on the other side of this fine 10 the deeper and more electrofied we go home delivers some nasty breakdowns and with its manic pitched and ascending lead sound it should shake and stir your brain to get your feet moving for sure. pure dance floor action with these two new waze & odyssey tracks!

new granulart limited release from label boss valentin corujo aka kessell. four tracks of modern techno, as on previous limited serie, pressed on colored solid blue, black & clear mixed vinyl.
early support from oscar mulero, answer code request, reeko, samuli kemppi, pfirter, lewis fautzi, peter van hoesen, rodhad, antigone, birth of frequency, inigo kennedy, zadig, paul mac, brendon moeller, angel molina, raiz, discknocked, blndr, mental resonance, alexander kowalski, quail, jose pouj, ame, etapp kyle, eric cloutier, ben sims, ness, hector oaks, nx1, developer, arnaud le texier, james ruskin, henning baer, kwartz, vince watson, victor martinez, kike pravda, amandra, andrea, marcel heese, p.e.a.r.l., sigha, marcel dettmann, dj pete aka substance, slam, aiken, dj rolando, w.i.r.e., xhei, kr!z

special occasion are david c. gray and enchante. together they make music for the early lonely mornings between the sheets. on the b-side you find the tear drenched versions of maxxxbass of kwc 92.

myles serge is a dj, musician and recording artist who has released on a vast swathe of labels that as well as metamorphic, also includes ferox, caduceus, knotweed, ilian tape, sweatshop, night drive music, thema, pushmaster disc and his own imprints (ms), re(form), space, (ms), and dosed recordings. he describes himself as a “reclusive perfectionist”, whose haunting production sound reflects influences from early detroit and chicago electronic music. but myles has a style of his own that blurs the lines between techno and house

early support from richie hawtin, marco carola, pete tong and anja schneider. sonic highway is the result of a coming together of two of hollands brightest stars.

with a select few pieces of hardware, najera sculpts a deep house landscape all his own, where bass-lines peak and high hats fall in and out of time, stumbling, but always moving forward. from the early evening cocktail to the early morning sunrise.

we are excited to finally announce and share presentiment the second long player from the connection machine. this release is particularly special for us as it will be the first time in over 20 years that jeroen and natasja have put an album out on vinyl. despite having a string of aliased releases in the 90s on the mighty u-trax, a 12inch during the early days of carl craigs planet e, a remarkable album painless on down low music, and most recently a series of in demand eps with lost trax on tabernacle, their output has remained tantalisingly infrequent. with 12 tracks that capture their unique and awe-inspiring sound, presentiment opens you up to a world that only the connection machine have access to

crash course in science are a post punk band that formed in 1979 in philadelphia. the band members, dale feliciello, mallory yago and michael zodorozny, met while attending art school, where they began to experiment with crude electronics and off-beat lyrics. ccis avoided conventional instrumentation by using toy instruments and kitchen appliances to augment the distorted guitar, drums and synthesized beats.

acid house pioneer jaime read is one of the few uk artists who has had the dubious honour of being ripped off by chicago house royalty. never one to let this early setback hold him back, jaime has gone on to an illustrious career, producing great music since the early nineties, and more recently in collaboration with legendary uk deejay felix dickinson under the name l.h.a.s. inc (larry heard appreciation society) this 4 track solo ep sees him mastering a variety of styles. the opener is a dreamy emotional r&b number called is it real what u feel? which features a gorgeous vocal turn from jaime himself. kaanlile floats a sumptuous melodica line over some mellow electro influenced acid. deep cut rolling dreams has slinky piano, soaring house strings, more vocals and strong ecstasy vibes. finally, a night in shirley closes out the ep in a beautiful boogie influenced, relentless but mellow groove

john heckle is back on mathematics with this 4 track ep. bringing back some serious textures and sequence in sonic mentalism. reminiscent of laidback spencer kinsey (gemini) or early derrick carter in his red nail days. dope!