after the echocord jubilee compilation we are now back with a new artist on echocord. we welcome sasu ripatti aka vladislav delay from finland. sasu is known from many projects, like luomo and from the moritz von oswald trio. now that sasu have the quartet where he can fully search for the acoustic music and jazz-influences and beyond, the vladislav delay solo stuff will be again focused on electronic experiments. these 2 tracks give a light on where the project is heading. something old, something new. the remix is from no one else than ricardo villalobos and max loderbauer.

paulo olartes >mil anos< is a very southamerican lovesong, tearing appart all kind of barriers between generes, but still being so in love with electronic dance music and the functionality of it, that you cant just get away from it. the remix of >mil anos< is in charge of goldwill, you see it stays all in the family. a slow melancholic monster which grows and grows to catch you and never let you go. so no more words and enjoy this piece of acetate which has also a very special design for music lovers/ collectors. solo por ti.

a disc sounds contradictory, difficult challenge, but well won by keira. more and more confirmed in future scenarios of electronic music. nebel leben arrives with soft, sensual sounds, representing the best sound minmal berlin. even the remix of andrea andrea mattioli & rocco and taster peter seem to shine its light, finding a perfect environment within this album. there is another fascinating piece style fragments produced in collaboration with anton essential.

in all the thea rooms, the meeting centers for alcoholics russians and the blogs of the sapareted nations of the wikirebels were wondering where anton and maxim truly ended up. perhaps non all were aware of wap happened in moscow after the big heat of the summerr 2010. used to the polar cold also the computers ad all the electronic comunications took a moment to reflect, closing, in a natural obligation and right to silent. but this does not apply to scsi-9. the guys have to work with dedication and long care, clear, relaxed. do things well means knowing how to wait, as tasting a fine wine, smooth. in this the cold couple births their new mood in two beautiful tracks and perceives new exchanges of high level with john tejada and pablo bolivar. two thin encouters of arte and culture, where pablo silken and john point- blank reveal a tick record, impeccable. john bounces our breath trough harmonic turns and chorns that transforms the original track in a new roaring engine and well-calibrated, with an unforgettable ending. pablo enters the tunnel of sound to cover/wrap in a soft and comfortable limbo, more visionary than ever. deep that becomes contemporary is ready. only 500 copies distributed on the planet.

after three groundbreaking albums over the course of a decade, the internationally acclaimed electronica project shpongle has returned from what fans feared was the end of the project when nothing lasts…but nothing is lost, their third album, was released. not prepared to leave us hanging, electronic music pioneers simon posford and raja ram have continued to push the envelope and break boundaries to create yet another sonic masterpiece: the much-awaited fourth shpongle album, ineffable mysteries from shpongleland.

disco nihilist is a rather special project. firmly rooted in the us-american electronic music traditions, mike taylors records on love what you feel or construction paper roam the grey are between chicagos jack urgency, detroits funky machine soul and the raw magic of vintage drum machines. his style is natural, murky, filthy and raw to the core. the six track ep >running (far away)< for running back is an exercise in grinding beats, squelching acid lines, graceful pianos and heartfelt rhythms without any paralyzing retro romance. it is what it is. get a piece of the real bread

lonely c & baby prince is a new partnering fusing one half of soul clap with one half of wolf + lamb in a new strain to their creative collective. made during the same sessions as the addictive dj kicks compilation from wolf + lamb vs soul clap, created during the artists relocation to miami during late 2010, gadi mizrahi (wolf + lamb / double standard) and charles levine (soul clap) produce together for the rst time under the alias lonely c & baby prince. with strains of funk, soul, disco and contemporary electronic music running through its vein, lonely c & baby prince leave you spellbound with this collection of tracks. four warm and enthralling productions make up >not so lonely ep< from this formidable duo

cesar merveille first joined the cadenza team in 2009 with the outstanding ep. descarga, produced alongside fellow artist pablo cahn and garnering high critique from industry and public alike. a well known and much loved figure within candenzas vagabundos ensemble and equally the international club circuit, it is with great pleasure that cadenza welcome cesar for his debut solo release on the label. maayancholy is a beautiful and heart wrenching record, showcasing the delicate and fiercely musical palette of the french producer. introducing with shimmering open cymbals. light and airy they rustle simultaneously and offer diversity via their multiple manipulation. unsettled and sporadic, they splash throughout the remainder of the piece in an ethereal manner, casting light over delicate steinway piano keys and stabbing muted chord sequences. argentinean artist guti composed the aforementioned piano, his jazz and pianist training clearly used to full degree on maayancholy with simplistic singular key arrangements and piercing chord sequences. as the ascending chords rise, they dance magically alongside the pitter patter of percussive drums in a stripped back and raw demeanour. maayancholy effortlessly lays bare the emotive side of merveille through this ambient and surprising track. luciano picks up the remix duty for with a 16 minute interpretation. as condensed cymbals and piano chords are electronically warped, urgency prevails and groove sets in, securing lucianos twisted version as the perfect companion for the simplistic original. pace quickened and intensity sharpened, luciano demonstrates the clear dance floor attributes within . maayancholy in an electronic reinterpretation fit for the floor

originally born in the south of england into a musically gifted family, mark reeve received the major order to be a dj and to play electronic dance music when he moved to the rhein-main area in 1998. mark is now known today as a non stop dj and producer , as an artist he has now had his most important releases on cult label defected with with düsseldorf-based tapesh, solo on traumschallplatten (sep 2011), for monique musique or neurotraxx - marks tracks are always a mixture between dancefloor moovers including groovy rhythms and big baselines. in his cocoon debut, reeve presents himself in all his stylistic bandwidth: >daybreak< combines a highly-functional tribal bass pumping station with such mighty dub chords that make the sun shine even in in the most remote corner of the club, while >morning on mars< gives priority to the hypnotic effect of percussion. mark reeve is definitely a name to remember in 2011!

following ryan davis debut >routes of life< on traum in january 2011, his high acclaimed follow up shows ryan is a real tastemaker but also a real club rocking musician. few artists in the electronic modern dance scene of today make music that seems serious and intense... and still accomplishes to have club people go wild on it. it is a bit of a lost treasure of the golden techno days, ryan always reflects in his music when he creates moments of beauty with an collective fee to them. ryan davis in one of them and his new ep shows that side even more than his debut. a-side track supernova brings images together of psychedelic west coast soundtracks of the 70ies, pop art, shoe gazers and maybe salvatore dalis surrealism.

chad kaska aka daegon strikes again with his deep new ep >subterrene< released on cirque du minimaliste as a 12 inch vinyl. his approach on producing minimal electronic music is a solid work with a telling vibe and an inspiration evoked from the unknown. >subterrene< (a side) and >525< (b side) are an amazing addition to daegons former releases, without any compromises. paranormal noises, haunting atmospheres and pushing basslines will give you the creeps!

if we add a new label to electronic music, is it really needed, wasnt music originally unlabeled? - lads contemporary productions could be called anticipated techno, architect techno, or architechno. these two tracks are simply brilliant and beyond what i have heard to date. the way lad is building space procures the feeling to be part of the music, to be in it, swallowed by it. >isolate< and >bergvall< are just two hypnotizing masterpieces, transporting you into unknown and untamed territories. deep, soulful, cinematographic, intriguing, moving. my drug is music. from 2d to real 3d chills. vanina hänin woods, forests, deep and dark spaces, like if kubrick, kurosawa and marinetti would have gathered together to produce music, simply highly cinematographic and futuristic. lad builds up organic visions, redefying sound in such a personal way. definitively two superb, soulful, finely shaped and constructed electronic pieces which will undoubtedly make you dance the night away. (dan lagardere)

it really is a great pleasure for exclusive to welcome back jef ks wonderful silver network label with their latest single from, valentin feat. the morvans. valentins electronic musical heritage stretches back to the early days of rave. as a wide eyed and open minded 18 year old he became hooked and soon immersed himself in the ever evolving culture. in the early 90s he worked for bpm, the very first underground parisian record store and it was here that he built a vast knowledge of the exciting us labels and producers. by the end of the 90s valentin was a regular on the dj and after-hours circuit, but as the rapidly developing >french touch movement< began to make its mark, it was time to find new inspiration

his debut four track ep highlights his individual approach to song writing with the gorgeous, deep and moody >i am machinery<, a fitting title for a track where the human voice integrates seamlessly into the analogue electronics of the machines. >pointers’ changes the mood and aims at the dancefloor, with strings and synths fully indebted to detroit techno, but with a constant human touch from his jazzy scat cutting in and out of the heavy groove. >some days< has the biggest sound on the ep with multiple vocal tracks layering over the crisp drums and pulsating synths. hes combined his keen ear for melody and a firm grasp of the dancefloor for this track, making it many djs favourite on the ep due to a club friendly structure, yet striking originality. >set myself on fire< closes the ep at a mellow tempo, and can easily hypnotise the listener with its repetitive vocals, haunting whistles and sleazy beats. this is only for the beginning for debukas, these four tracks are just an introduction to one of the finest talents from the uk electronic underground

limited edition of 200 clear marbled records! elusive records is back with two slices of dubby electronic pleasure served by labels head slavaki, supported by deep atmospheric musical mindtrip on the flip side delivered by the master of funk and atmosphere himself, mr. yapacc. with this record we continue to bring joy to all of you, true lovers of subtle groove and electronic music with soul. first limited number of copies come on beautifully designed clear marbled 12 inch. already enjoying great support from friends around the world, this record is simply set to become a timeless classic.

aux 88 mad scientist volume 2 marks the dark side of the scientist. fans have been asking for vinyl and aux 88 and puzzlebox records deliver. gosub and mr velcro fastener pump the song >exsterterestrial time travelers<with new surgeon like precision with aux 88s great vocalization over the top to give the electro world more of what only aux 88 can bring on a dance floor.
side b is the first of 2 ongoing collaborations with the dynamik bass system giving aux 88 even more bass. last is one of aux 88 croatian brothers nter from the crobot crew. taking on time portal nter gives his mix a electro funk style mix showing why the crobots have soul.

the response to sven kacireks album the kenya sessions (pingipung 20) was overwhelming. the cooperation between the drummer-producer from hamburg and musicians from kenya links electroni- ca with african recordings in a unique, exciting fa- shion. it therefore has been and still is being praised in various scenes from techno to jazz to world mu- sic. the cd will receive the award preis der deut- schen schallplattenkritik in may 2011, category: nu and extreme. also friends of the label have been enthusiastic about e quality of this material. pingipung therefore re- leases a 10inch vinyl with reworks of the album in the end of may. lawrence, hamburgs most melancholy house artist, co-owner of the labels dial, smallville and laid dedicates himself to the track kayamba tuc tuc. he reduces the track to its essen- ce, without adding anything new, and edit full of wisdom with heartfelt warmth. taprikk sweezee is the best known moniker of the musician nikolai von sallwitz next to gizmog or fussel . taprikk sweezee builds his soul glitch beats with ease, and he is by the way the most convincing electronic performer we know these days. one single track was not enough for his mix. wed love to see him dance with all the kenyan musicians who play on his two originals of choice, kayamba tuc tuc and mariae. furthermore on this 10inch: a rework of paperflowers by sven kacirek himself, created in cooperation with samy de- luxe producer sebastian winkler. finally, less a bonus but maybe the secret highlight: the ex- clusive sven kacirek track takaye village!

on this release leng state their proper intent. whilst still sharing some middle ground with claremont 56, leng will delve deeper into electronic club territory, leaving the more organic wares for c56.

played by: len faki, hot chip, seth troxler, terence fixmer, zdar, technasia, deetron, dj feadz, joris voorn,... darkroom dubs re-issue two early 90s techno monsters ! we are delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to re-release two of our all time favourite records on darkroom dubs. both really shaped our love and appreciation of electronic music when we first heard them at the arches and the sub club. ..

big with: adam beyer: >..summer anthem!< , joseph capriati, samuel l session, davide squillace, danny howells, sian, karotte, laurent garnier, joel mull, marco bailey, sebrok, gregor tresher, diesel, alan fitzpatrick, ... with barely a breath after dmb004 comes another exclusive release from alexander kowalskis new label damage music berlin. the 1 inch >random pleasure< is the work of swiss electronic music dj, composer and producer david durango. in his numerous releases (pokerflat & mescene records) durango balances between deep and dark grooves to melodious and quirky dub vibes: here he oscillates between both levels. starting with the title track, the structure reveals consciously tight and multi-layered percussive hooks under the blanket of a substantial, dreamy bassline. the addition of a subtle, melancholic vocal sample ensures hypnotic effect. >ambivalus< walks right into a rather old school vibe, gathering strength with ever-increasing, spiraling keyboard stabs reminiscent of earlier rave eloquence that compels certain dancefloor revelry. the flip side sees the title track remixed by kowalski who treats the matter with his vivacious bite, stretching the voice, injecting a warbled fuzz bass and after a sublime break, enlarges the work to infectious dance dimensions. respected frankfurt artist patrick lindsey (terminal m & funkwelle) remixes the track additionally: he dissects the vocals, keeping the bass and keyboards minimally tight and sharply symmetric for a very mesmerizing treatment.

the moment the needle drops on bas mooys >krull<, you know you are up for something special: one of those classic tracks that signpost a style, a timeless number that seizes the flavour of the here and now and elevates it somewhere ethereally higher - in this case booty-swinging, infectiously swinging, grinding, building, unhomogenized techno.
in his remix audio injection minimalizes the assault and its reinvented as a soaring detroit acid grumbler. then gayle san & dj hi-shock propel themselves right into the darker depths of the original version and reboot all the right parts to make it a flanged, spacey, at times relentless sci-fi tech stomper.finally ortin cam reconfigures >krull< as slick, motorized electronic dancefloor mayhem remiscent of some of the sativae outings in the early 90s by neil landstrumm and tobias schmidt.limited first press released on solid white colored vinyl.
already played & supported by luke slater, drumcell, sven wittekind, chris liebing, tommy four seven, dave the drummer, space djz, spiros kaloumenos, sasha carassi, axel karakasis, tom hades, audio injection, go hiyama.

we are proud to present alex d elia & nihil youngs debut album >rave-o-lution< lp. rave-o-lution is an inspiring piece of music, which, breaking the law to label anything electronic, deals with some pure techno, acid, minimal, sample-based tech-house and progressive techno. the lp includes also the guys very first song with talented vocalist gosha (known for his collaborations with axwell, david tort). all of this flowing to their concept of growth and evolution of the so called nu-techno. already supported by karotte, john acquaviva, umek, format:b, pig & dan, alex bau, john selway, spektre, axwell, slam and many more.

inspired of the work by masters at work to carl craig, the approach of space breaks is electronic & modern, being playful & groovy. b1 is vinyl exclusive, heavily embedded in the rhythm & sound style, deep and atmospheric. limited to 200 copies worldwide.

nice price deal !!! with again and again, the second album from the swedish-american outfit thieves like us, the band sculpts their vintage electronic sound into honest, sentimental pop.

after 10 years at the helm of the venerable label scandium records whose techno productions marked the electronic scene, paul nazca is a new challenge: to start from zero and create a label alongside his sidekick studio maxime dangles & florian combe. programme: the music came first, fresh, dynamic, varied. the artistic choices are made on favorites guided by the desire to share our passion. and to open the show, paul is in command of the first output followed by maxime before you discover new talent. so stay tuned! support from laurent garnier, sven vath, stephan bodzin, dave clarke, nhar, michael meyer, dj feadz, ramon tapia, zombie nation, angel molina

nice price deal !!! we are very proud to announce the debut release of a truly outstanding new musical project called >the goon show<. not much is known about this project, as the tracks reached us totally out of the blue, so to speak. the project consists of two experienced electronic wizards situated in berlin and is the first joint effort in the music world. their debut 12 inch features the wonderful and almost impossible to categorize track >angel band<, or as american music journalist philip sherburne put it:> the production on is really spongy and weird and enveloping, and the voice works so well with it, , this is really good, and i dont say that lightly!<. further admirers and supporters are the djs and producers osunlade, efdemin, adultnapper and many others. >angel band< comes in three versions, an acappella, a dub and the blasting original. as a bonus track, which is not just a b-side, but would be an amazing a-side on many other releases comes the beautifully melancholic >the grass<, of which our dear friend aksel schaufler aka superpitcher has said: >i love it and was in tears while listening to -the grass- !< . limited copies, get them while they re out there!

mario basanov is one of the most highly gifted and versatile producers rising up through ranks of electronic music. with a staggering ten years production experience that belies his young age, mario is as comfortable remixing major label acts as he is crafting his beguiling deep disco / house sound. a number of unforgettable tracks have been unleashed over the past couple of years including >caribbean girl<, >do you remember?< and >up<. mario basanov returns on needwant to showcase his vocal talents for the first time with >lonely days<. the studio master from lithuania delivers the ultimate serotonin boosting package, decked out with remixes from drop out orchestra and downtown party network.

effortlessly balancing a will to experiment with an unwavering commitment to the founding spirit of house, hector is one of electronic musics most exciting up-and-comers. mixing up styles and moods, but always focused firmly on the dancefloor?s needs and desires, hector?s dj sets have energy, precision and most of all, soul, and the same can be said for his productions. with an impressive selection of high profile releases to his name, on labels such as 8bit, tsuba and 2020 vision, hector?s new release on mobilee shows he?s still got a lot to give

knight moves - the last single from ivory tower after the locarno film festival prize-winning feature film ivory tower, the soundtrack chosen by apple for their ipad ad, the singles never stop on phantasy records (erol alkan), i am europe on boysnoize records and the inter-planetary hit you can dance with its near 1 million youtube views, here the last single from ivory tower. starring the exclusive chilly gonzales solo piano version as well as the original album version, the tracklist ist completed by 2 remixes: dj koze - the master of the abstract and romantic productions turns knight moves into a sweet hiphop soul version, using feists vocals only. lone - newcomers from london with releases of r&s and boysnoize rec, takes the original idea of the song and gives it a more electronic-house feeling. from his own words his best remix to date

early support by jacques renault, jon sa trinxa, disco bloodbath, dj hendrix, bottin, more to follow... hell yeah recordingss sister disco label danny was a drag king is on a roll! italian dj/producer luminodiscos music stands out from the current stagnant re-edit game, his brilliant production skills are obviously influenced by the best of the past but aimed to original purposes. new single balerama is no exception, its a midtempo balearic journey, dreamy but chunky and funky enough to get your dancefloor locked into it. coffee mugs is an exclusive smokin bonus track on the vinyl edition. luminodisco is definetely here to stay, stay tuned for more. remixes: italian indietronica band tempelhof into a kind of basic channel mood provide a pure class tripped out electronic-house remix. austrian born, london living and universal dreamer giulio dj (is it balearic, elevator people) gets fully balearic adding some pure bliss vocals (courtesy of izzy)... one for sa trinxa beach...if you know what we mean

a journey into electronic, soulful, afro & latino rhythms
there are few labels who will get the opportunity to work extensively with the most dynamic remixers, djs and producers of this decade. bbe seems to keep coming up trumps. grammy award winner louie vega has been on top of the dj game for over 2 decades.

black vinyl , versalifes n.t.a. part 2 is taking us further down deep into the night! this is some of the at widest, cleanest, most absorbing electro, techno tracks we have heard in a while! especially the b-side tracks oozes twilight suave and atmosphere with its precise electro pulse and caressing midnight sounds. versalife is creating a setting with sounds radiating the midnight atmosphere that reflects the twin peak-esque life on a almost deserted windy dutch coastal island where the clouds rush through the dark night time skies projecting all variations of grey and black on the mystifying dunes. futuristic electro techno tracks with emotive synth work created with exploratory imagination.

donato dozzy (prologue/time to express/geophone/mule electronic): full support!

finally dessous key-artist vincenzo is back in the spotlight with his third full length album. some 9 years after ‚welcome to zanarkand, his last long-player, the berlin based producer has been making magic in the studio, crafting what is sure to be his greatest work yet. taken from the cd version of >wherever i lay my head< these 10 tracks form a glorious journey through rich, spiritual and stunningly crafted electronic sounds. vincenzos cristal clear production and years of writing experience have culminated in this heroic new work

after the very well-received work >in g< borngräber & strüver have not been resting on their laurels but made >reise< (journey). they extended the concept of >21th century electro motoric kraut< on the new album >urlaub< and added their preference for disco music. like a friend of the label said: >reise – sounds like a composition for the 20th birthday of carl craigs planet e<. borngräber & strüver have consistently worked on developing their minimalist compositions without taking into consideration conventions. the nearly 17-minute >reise< that starts extremely held back, grows into a groovy trip you can hardly escape. >berlin tribal music< has a radically minimalist approach and a surprising break like a portal to a parallel dimension. the last part of the album >dancing queen< has nothing to do with abba. the piece is a missing link between electronic h-pop and groovy club sounds.

oscars sound does not fit into any common techno category. he uses the complete spectrum of electronic sounds, dares to cross boundaries and combines the old with the new. his discography is extensive and includes well-known productions on platforms such as confused, karateklub, perc trax, lordag, superfancy and more. coming up with his debut on fresh franconian beatwax label along a remix from labelhead homebase & shootingstar 2010 andy kohlmann.

the horses come back to jazzmin with a more disco take on house music. >acid village< is a midtempo burner that combines acid, big arpeggio bassline and moody strings with a vocal that will probably encourage you to hold your hands in the air. b-side is a remix from modern disco/funk band los charlys orchestra, by adding vocals, synths and electronic percussions to the original the horses take it to another level of floor-filling. this ep announces their forthcoming album on jazzmin, release in september!

this release represents the inception of aniligital musics curator series. limited edition vinyl-only releases of exceptional music. chocolate penthouse is a musical collaboration between jean-claude bertrand and julian juju barber. they refer to themselves as self-loathing frenchmen in pursuit of dance and music perfection. the bands >whitney houstons bathroom ep< is a product of their braguette dissertation at juilliard. the san francisco-based duo melds punk rock roots with modern-day dance d ontologie. electronic music that reflects the spirit of live performances, where themes and phrases emerge while transitioning organically, inspired by the moment rather than a pattern. also included on the record is tal m. kleins manchester inspired remix of the bands >quiche aux trois fromages<.

incl 12inch & cd album. snugness and calmness are important ingredients for a fulfilled life- and for entertaining dance music as well, as is proven by the gentlemen schaeufler and zovsky. their debut album could be characterized as a cunning mixture of humorously grinning relaxation and pushing dance floor bounce. this unique sound reflects the stylistic background of the duo: while the one keeps grooving on the laid back and independent vibe of his rural home mecklenburg, the other moved to berlin already some time ago and inhales all the diverse, international influences of the electronic metropolis. the village is rhythmically fuelled by casual and lasciviously house tunes with a warm and friendly character, supported by organic, dubby bass lines. matching this positive and uplifting mood, light melodies, classical styled filter modulations and unobtrusive vocal entries remind the laid-back amusement of a sunlit sunday outing.

desolat is proud to present a release where veterans meet manon aka manon maeder has been part of the swiss techno and house scene since the early nineties. starting with illegal parties in bern, later involvement in legendary early days afterhours at the >oxa” in zurich, followed by first productions in 1996, residency at >hive< club and her involvement with the >vision< festival, manon is today probably more thrilling than ever before. for desolat, she delivers remarkable tracks that sound like a sonic snapshot of a balearic sunset. pat carnal speaks about manon getting lost in brasil 20 years ago and the conversation was recorded at one >formbar< afterhour. guitar virtuoso mats küpfer added his part at studio willeneger in bern. we d like to tell you more about >que cara é essa” but its probably better to listen to the music. first remix comes from another veteran and one of our heroes, stacey pullen, a kosmik messenger and an innovator from the second wave of detroit techno. he takes vocal snippets from the original and wraps them up in his trademark percussive, driving, stripped down sound. second remix comes from desolats own tini representing a new generation of electronic music talents. she turns manons original in a dark claustrophobic shaker that will gently take you by the hand and stay on your side until the next sunrise

sender goes zen. after running the legendary label with the television tower logo for more than 11 years now, benno blome decided to make a fresh start with this new shining star in berlins ever-expanding universe of electronic music labels. senzen provides a breeding ground for the like-minded, talented and creative artists. the label is driven by passion for deep and trippy maneuvers through time & space of electronic dancefloor madness. the first release comes with two tracks by autotunes new project entitled ecoute plus a remix by blome & tigerskin.

cyber dance records are proud to present their first album release >messages from the void vol. 2<. after six years of gaining a worthy reputation for only releasing the finest material from up and coming electronic artists such as andy romano, matzo & pauli, mark du mosch, brassica, ali renault and many more they finally showcase on double-vinyl and cd a compilation that confidently re-defines the sound of the label in more exciting and varied directions at once than ever before. consisting of eleven tracks that range from electro to synth-pop and from italo to disco-funk, the album features contributions from cyber dance regulars like mark du mosch, ali renault and tommy walker 3 alongside tracks from emerging artists like bill ambrose, brassica, meschi and serious lover and also the more mysterious night system and martin aston.

we are happy to welcome a new artist into our family. young jose pouj is one of the new emerging talents from the spanish techno scene. his speciality is hard edged techno, but with a touch of class. a sound carefully crafted and skilfully developed. his blood poisoning ep starts with waken, a scientific techno number with a solid rhythm arrangement, fat basses and sharp synth workout, a funky electronic steamroller designed for body and mind. the b side opens with sepsis, a harder approach to modern techno with a strong drum programming, sweeping drones, an arpeggiated bassline and a bunch of bleeps that appear and disappear throughout the arrangement. an anabolic track that slowly goes to a mental break and turns once more to madness. the release closes with organic return, where the main course is made up of carefully programmed synthetic drums, till an emb-flavoured bassline comes into the track, reminding us of the good old pulsinger style. summing up, this is the work of a great young producer that injects new blood into our label. watch out for forthcoming adventures of this new talent.

parham & plaza aka the quantum mechanics teamed up almost a decade ago and have since been establishing their brand as two of the top producers in the modern electronic dance music scene by releasing tracks for some of the worlds hottest record labels. with their unique hybrid sound they have both been busy touring the world while several of their productions have hit various acknowledged charts worldwide.

rhythm of elements consists of internationally renowned pianist makoto kuriya and japanese club scene pioneer dj uchikawa. together they combine exquisite musicianship with the deepest club beats to create a unique hybrid - musical tracks for electronic dancefloors.
over the years, rhythm of elements has called on some of the biggest talents in dance music to re-interpret their tracks. these will now become available for the first time together on cd later this year, but as a teaser, beyond remixes ep selects four on this heavyweight slab of vinyl.

you could probably live without bad jazz, but you don t want to miss the bad jazz troupe! disregarding any kind of mindless rule – musical or otherwise – this reckless band revamps traditional rhythms and styles with modern production techniques. the bad jazz troupe brings together raw afrobeat, jazz and funk elements with the latest achievements of the electronic revolution in the world of music. the result sounds fresh and original and yet reminds one of those days when jazz was still something unruly, naughty and rebellious. what the bad jazz troupe seeks to accomplish, after all, is nothing but bad jazz in the best sense.

pluseins no. 004 features three tracks of mike wall and tex rec, both individually outstanding artists and together at the same time one of the truly interesting production teams of our time. over the last years, mike wall has become known worldwide as one of the most popular german techno artists. a big remix get mike wall from logotech. his career has been developing at breakneck-speed since his first releases in 2008. heavily supported by many renowned artists in the electronic music business, their individual productions and collaborations have never failed to thrill their audience. their music has been described as deep and hypnotic, energetic and gliding, artistic and experimental. pluseins is very happy to release three absolutely faultless and haunting tracks of this highly promising production team. prepare for cutting edge techno by mike wall and tex rec, somewhere between creative chaos and futuristic genius.

hypnotizing acid-ebm-electro-wave masterpiece from düsseldorf. tolouse low trax is detlef weinrich, one of the members of german band kreidler, dj and co-owner of the düsseldorf based club/bar salon des amateurs. tolouse low trax remixes noblesse obliges already fantastic >the great electrifier< into a mesmerizing and highly original blend of electronic dub and new-wave-like techno. the other three tracks are solely by the hand of tolouse low trax. his unique signature is all over it: teutonic marching beats with layers of spaced-out, dubby electronics. the perfect soundtrack for a german party in an african cocktailbar during a full eclipse in the middle of a coup d etat. fear and loathing in düsseldorf. highly original and an absolute must-have.

poker flat welcomes new artist show-b to the ranks! mathias schober is the talent behind this new and exciting production project - having already released on the respected compost black label - and now announces a whole new batch of funk laden, truly deep electronic jams. >far down< is a swirling and all-encompassing tech-house journey. characterized by pitching synths and focused percussion, the building track really ignites as its slow burning themes come to the fore and a remarkable moment is created. the technical and dubbed-out >time comes< is a superb example of a modern electronic hybrid. crossing heavy dub stabs and delay-washed fx with thick, room filling synths and exceptional detailing, this inventive and textural track is pure home-grown and highly recommended! a dub version is also included which focuses on show-bs stylish drum fills and great feel for tension in the arrangement