the nixwax white label series continues our commitment to global warming by releasing limited slices of petrochemicals imprinted with noise. the a-side takes no nonsense and gets straight down to business with a catchy vocal hook and a powerful bassline that demonstrates nisse nilsons ability to fill a dancefloor and keep the punters hungry. on the flip-side, ojsmooth filters the elements of the track to their most arresting while keeping the warmth of the bassline front and centre. classic ojsmooth: all juice, no bits.

legendary techno don, veteran producer and long-time far out contributor kirk degiorgio, released his sambatek album on far out back in september 2013 to a great acclaim. sourced from classic samba drum breaks and organic percussive elements this 12 inch offers three of the finest original tracks from that album.

kink spent years of backwards-engineering the sounds of detroit, chicago and early warp. tweaking whatever software was available, he learned all the sideways possibilities of hacking into the sonics of analog classics with the beauty of digital degradation: alias noise, bit crush, noisy fft grains - his one-of-a-kind results electrified dance floors all over the world ever since. now, all the elements of kinks live sets have been bundled like a laser beam in his debut album

seafloor is the experimental-dance music brainchild of brooklyn-based musician, producer and graphic designer matthew young, heretofore better known for his role as keyboardist/vocalist in the synth-dance outfit body language and one half of vacationer. for the lure ep, his third official release as seafloor, young has sculpted four heavy-hitting tracks that take cues from the classic house model but re-contextualize them within the constantly mutating scene of club music. pronounced melodies, textures and rhythmic elements are woven together seamlessly to create rich, vibrant songs that engage the listener as well as inspire kinetic movement

transition lab recordings is proud to present his second release of the talented member of transition lab family alfredo caforio with an amazing truncate version. in this ep alfredo mixes perfectly the deep atmospheres with straight grooves and decisive percussions that make this record a complete experience and show us the whole interesting musical background of the artist. david flores aka truncate doesnt need presentation. he chooses to retouch the original 1week obviously he never fails, his remix is simply,incisive, a combo of few and clear elements that go straight to kill the dancefloor.)

last magpie makes his electric minds debut with the *influences* ep in april. the eps three original tracks combine the producers knack for punchy uk club tracks with elements of the pioneering electronic music that have informed his music tastes. inspirations from classic hardcore, jungle and garage loom large on ep opener *mirdad*, while *pledge* takes things on an electro tip with nods to the sounds leading mid-2000s exponents. *i love me* juxtaposes light and moody elements for a heavier take on disco and chicago house, while the ep is completed by a sublime trevino remix, as the soulr boss reshapes *pledge* into the kind of tough, hypnotic house he has made his forte.

the legendary tony rohr graces phobiq with his presence and offers two tracks alongside his new partner-in-crime layton giordani. the ep starts out with the sparse arrangement of -careless suggestions-, driven by a locomotive bassline and grinding rhythm section. moody stabs reinforce the bleak vibe, and the vocals coming at us from otherworldly black holes only add to the mood. label boss sasha carassi steps up for the remix in his trademarked stomping style, making use of hypnotic elements and the busy claps from the original. industrial-sounding hi-hat action drives his interpretation all the way home, after an apocalyptic breakdown, of course. on -reggae shiz- things are more stripped-down with bare drums holding everything together, as the rest of the arsenal slowly builds around menacing chords and a rocksteady groove. behind the spotlight, liquid bass comes together with quirky percussion to complete this almost-10-minute-long opus. dema maintains a sublime, shadowy mood in his version but opts for busier hats and heavier usage of chords.

wolf music return with the second release on their new vinyl only offshoot, with two upfront peak time tracks. up first is creative swing alliance, a track that has been fully road tested by the wolf guys in the last few months with devastating effect. with cut up vocal snippets of everyones favourite diva, filtered stabs and a killer bassline, this is primed for the peaktime. on the flip lastest pack member thrilogy starts off on a subtler route after an early breakdown, the main rift takes the track up a gear with elements weaving in and out throughout, the drama constantly builds as you get drawn into the track.

after a brief hiatus church are back with a debut offering of original material from apes. the a side *two thousand six* is a straight up techno work out, having been tried and tested this track is aimed directly at the dance floor. chaos in the cbd are on board for the remix taking us on a journey of warm, deep, subtle analogue house fresh off the back of their stand out track *78 to stanley bay*. the b side *cold love* goes some way to show apes’ versatility as a producer, it’s a nostalgic piece of work, with a pulsating bass-line driving through the track along with intricate percussion and a choice vocal sample to round things off. cold love is equally suited for the club or for home listening. apes right hand man seb wildblood takes the track in a slightly different direction, using elements of the percussion and transforming the vocal sample for a delightful melodic contribution to the ep. early support from paul woolford, breach, ben pearce, dusky, alexander nut & more.

while ipoly music is focussed to enrich the dancefloors with special music contents, our new release line ipoly mate steps out of the club and connects real songs with tech house elements in a novel sense. rookie gabriel vitel starts off and makes his debut with two desired pieces from the all-around impacting alec troniq & gabriel vitel liveact

vin sol & matrixxman return with their second double-header of remixes of one of the most distinctive voices in modern music, revisiting two of the hallowed songstress classics from the 80s. first up is the beautiful *never thought* which has been given the remix treatment many times before due to the accapella being on the original 12 inch. here vs & m add early 90s house flourishes - warm pads, deep chords and the original vocal seeping in and out of the mix, whilst elements slowly start to build up for what is a pretty ecstatic house rework of a classic. simple and effective. fans of innervisions wont be disappointed! on the flip, *love is stronger* is a mellower take on one of her signature hits. sticking to a cool 110 bpm tempo, it has got a bubbly, woozy late sunday afternoon vibe emanating from the first 4 bars. another solid rework from the vin sol & matrixxman camp!

with *closer* masterton debuts on blackfoxmusics 19th release (bfm019). *closer* is a warm track with a deep groove and beautiful melodies. it relates to living in a long distance relationship and overcoming a lack of proximity.
robert babicz (babiczstyle, systematic, bedrock records) created an incredible remix. he used lots of the original melodies, combined them with new elements, added rolling drums and a thick bassline to give the track the extra drive. his remix became a constant part of his live sets and was debuted with great response at grelle forelle (vienna) and ritter butzke (berlin).
channel x (stil vor talent) remixed *closer* into a pretty cool and clubby deep house track. you can feel their berlin origin when listening to the groovy bassline with variations of the melody. finally the breaks capture the mood of the dissonant sounds from the original track.

ed shepherd delivers again a manifold release with a proper acid live jam on the a side and a classic housetrack with disco elements on the flip

quell has had an impressive run these past 6 years, having presented an impressive array of releases on premium labels like ibadan records, tsuba, cadenza, these days and 8bit. 2013 was about to be heavily marked by his debut lp on ibadan and few 12 inches on 2020vision recordings. now, in this early 2014 we are proud to welcome on board this great artist who provided us 3 monster tracks of pure rough house full of dubby elements, extreme grooves and vinyl sampled screams, be ready to smash the dancefloor!

although delivering a mysterious & scantily clad 12 inch is hardly a novel concept these days, we must confess to being more than a little excited when we heard this one! it is undercover time again, and we’re sworn to secrecy, of course… what we do know, however is that this mighty release is an absolute dancefloor sureshot! made up of two long, pitched down and utterly mesmerising workouts kicking off with itaque putant, a mid-tempo, tripped out disco number that marries elements of techno, late 80s balearia and more than a nod towards classic red zone dubs. super low subs and bags of melodic atmosphere conspire to provide a perfect dancing under the stars moment. on the flip timento is a lysergic, tribalistic epic, stitching together a series of ethnic ingredients and overlaying some seriously transcendent modern synth candy. building into the soundtrack for a full blown shamanic vision! a serious platter then, and when the music is this good, who needs more?

support by: pig & dan (cocoon), danny tenaglia, axel bartsch, hermanez, terry francis, andre rozzo (mountain people), luke miskelly (fuse), this is why we dance, enzo siragusa (fuse), marco duranti (uglh), lewis ryder, andrea ferlin (sleep is commercial, contexterrior), magda, orde slam (soma/paragraph), hernan cattaneo, paco osuna, richie hawtin, dubfire.

two years after the release of her groundbreaking lp din, fay re emerges with her new exhilarating new masterwork deathwatch. treading many of the signature avant-pop and rough-and-tumble r&b tropes first heard on din, deathwatch expands the sonic palette pushing elements of drone, no wave/post-punk, and dub higher into the mix.

we are happy to welcome oscar barila as society 3.0 recordings artist - one of the most outstanding producers of the spanish electronic music scene with more than 70 releases on top labels such as trapez, kling klong, material series, suara, plastic city, acker, einmaleins, musik gewinnt freunde, parquet, bondage or king street. introducing his first release *moonlight ep*, a conceptual ep dedicated to the moon, including four tracks in totally different styles, from techy house to deeper elements. superbly worked ep that will surely be a feature in many sets, one to watch!

we’re really excited about this unusual ep from the unusually talented photomachine, his first outing on wicked bass. ‘black motorcycle’ a dark but deep number, measuredly working its way down into to a solid groove before it lifts its eyes skyward for a breakdown made up of delicate synthwork. ‘good news…bad dope’ is a more skittish cut, with its percussive elements laying low in the mix, whilst circling synths provide a menacing mood that juxtaposes itself with a well-placed vocal sample.

fold returns following a pair of impressive 2013 releases for electric minds and george fitzgeralds manmakemusic, with the london producer bringing his house/techno/uk bass hybrid sound to his second electric minds ep, the grasshopper lies heavy. a1, gully rattles along at a brisk 135 bpm, a raw yet versatile dj tool imbued with a sense of impending dance&#64258,,,,,,,oor mischief. the a2 dun kno then drops the pace down while pursuing a subtler, more melodic arc. on the &#64258,,,,,,,ip, b1 roy batty carries with it its namesakes sense of menace as its escalating synth stabs drive the track onwards. ep closer harlyns dub strips things down for the deepest track of the 12 inch, with folds love for dubbier elements of techno brought to the fore.

audio stimulation recordings proudly presents the labels third 12inch release. the austrian technoheads strikes again with their new single. it is already their third on audio stimulation recordings and definitely no end in sight. wall hall is a powerful and stomping floorkiller accompanied by dark analog synth s and cracking percussion. the dub mix is based on an analog baseline and followed by a fresh mellow. audio injection aka truncate shows us his pumping l.a. style combined with juicy elements. straight and hard to the bone is the version from niereich that is definitely forcing you to jump on the dancefloor.

willie burns delivers 4 amazing house jams for unknown to the unknown.

travelling to our extended network at the other side of the globe, we welcome australian producer safire and his very first dispatch recordings ep. emerging as one of the dark horses of the label of late, his debut ep consists of five superb tracks that combine raw elements with sophisticated production, to bring some of his best music to date. leading on from *power of thought*, safires contribution the transit 2 compilation, he heads straight for the jugular with title track *homeland*. deviating into 140 bpm territory on his second solo effort of the ep, *face your fear*, safire proves he can master all tempos. having previously joined forces with other artists for dispatch in the past, safire completes this ep by collaborating with yet more high profile artists. working with dlr on the ruthless *hurdles*, adding infectious vocals in *timeline* with cern, and sending out warning signals with minor rain for *transit*. each track is brought together with meticulously assembled drums, an ultra-high level of technical quality – you can expect to see a lot more from safire in the future.

travelling to our extended network at the other side of the globe, we welcome australian producer safire and his very first dispatch recordings ep. emerging as one of the dark horses of the label of late, his debut ep consists of five superb tracks that combine raw elements with sophisticated production, to bring some of his best music to date. leading on from *power of thought*, safires contribution the transit 2 compilation, he heads straight for the jugular with title track *homeland*. deviating into 140 bpm territory on his second solo effort of the ep, *face your fear*, safire proves he can master all tempos. having previously joined forces with other artists for dispatch in the past, safire completes this ep by collaborating with yet more high profile artists. working with dlr on the ruthless *hurdles*, adding infectious vocals in *timeline* with cern, and sending out warning signals with minor rain for *transit*. each track is brought together with meticulously assembled drums, an ultra-high level of technical quality – you can expect to see a lot more from safire in the future.

bristol music has always stood strongest as an alternative to the lowest common denominator, and so it is with brstl as the label continues to provide a platform to previously undiscovered talent in the underbelly of the citys flourishing house scene. following lauded debuts from shanti celeste and jay l, the sixth installment in the series turns to another unknown in the shape of samuel. as with other releases on brstl, 006 is made up of two distinct halves. on the a-side, >numberuma< delivers machine driven house of a rugged and charming nature. the drums switch up with playful intent but largely centre around a forward-charging 4/4 pulse with a faint hint of tropical flavour rubbed into the groove. meanwhile the limber lead keys speak of sunnier days through a cracked lens while the accompanying chord swells intone an equally uplifting and nostalgic message. while from the outset the track may be wrought from simple ingredients, the dynamic interplay between the different elements belies the producers years. on the flip, >groove therapy< opts for a more esoteric approach made up of long, dreamy lead-ins full of distant pads and delicate percussion and transitions as smooth as silk. indeed this track makes a smart foil to >numberuma<, choosing to snake its way into the subconscious through delicate melodic content and an undulating beat rather than rambunctious rhythm. slow-release filters draw that aforementioned pad in before sending it out to sea once more, and all the while the stripped back drums tick out a hypnotic chant. once again a pair of unique tracks loaded with character prove brstl to be an essential outpost for the most creative 4/4 music emanating from the west country.

detroits aux88 welcomes singer, samara on to the big stage with big sound. all the elements of a anthem ride within the track, as >samara< holds her own ground in this premiere collaboration.

xdb returns on dolly with the ganivon ep, the follow-up of his excellent recago ep from 2011. xdb is once again delivering the goods, with 3 top-notch contemporary techno tracks filled with his trademark hypnotic melodies, lush strings and solid groovin beats. favourite is tonik with its classic detroit-feel and special atmosphere. berlin/berghain based answer code request is doing the remix job for ganivon, resulting in an effective techno bomb which perfectly combines industrial techno elements with the dolly feel. recago might have been hard to surpass, but xdb might just have done it. big!

a spectrum of sounds from us house & garage to soulful grooves side one track one: louie balo - dont shut me out this track original came out in 1994 & to this date is super rare & hard to find, louie did us a special cut just for the plastik vinyl release. keeps the original groove but adds drums, fx & of course that classic horn. track two: mikki funk - lose my mind . mikki tight production shines through with a classic garage sound combined with soulful elements, tight chords and beautiful use of the vocal - one for the heads for years to come. side two track one: tuff jam & mike sharon - thank you house music. masterpiece of us house & uk garage sound. im sure everyone is already familiar with tuff jams work from the 90’s & his work with matt lamont, this time he teams up with mike sharon who adds his usual touch of quality with his production & deep shuffling drums & driving bassline.. this is a must have track two: marc cotterell - jus dance featuring karl the voice. soulful tip on this one from the label owner. tough us drums with soulful grooves and classic chords. matched by the amazing vocals of karl the voice who has worked with derrek carter & playin 4 the city. beautiful production and sound to round of the ep

acclaimed for many of his compositions on labels such as aesthetic audio, art, ornate, alongside his blistering dj performances. aer boss miles drops the labels first and his debut album. deep is a word often used to describe a lot of music currently out there, but not many touch the depths of this superb lp on atmospheric existence. miles touches on many shades of sound with his trademark emotive warmth. melancholy but positive vibrations flow out alongside abstract grooves. hypnotic elements grace the journey, creating an otherworldy sense of space and distant unknown entities. feeling & mood leap out of this lp at every twist and unexpected turn, circumnavigating the deep spectrum. since his early releases, his imprint aer has become a highly respected imprint globally with a dedicated following. this lp was constructed to stand the test of time and stand it does, firmly rooted in the cosmos

khandoits hypnotic 100 bpm stomp does not adhere to genre or fickle trends, it simply bangs. the track begins with a sturdy kick and piano glissandos which recall alice coltranes most transportative work. as the beat picks up, a creeping, filtered arpeggio enters its journey between rhythmic and downright nasty serving as the track s primary drama. its a stunning intro to the new label grimy trax, a musical chameleon that can be dropped at the beginning, middle or end of the night. to complement the epic a-side, grimy returns to the endlessly talented midwest and emerges with lulu, an original track by deejay/edit ace bruce ivery. the track seamlessly combines the chicago acid sound with the clever vocal sampling of early 90s nyc house. the result is pure peak-time heat. towards the end of the track, ivery arranges brief melodic elements into a propulsive disco facsimile. this unexpected turn summarizes the philosophy of the new label and the way this small group of artists selects and makes records. it doesnt matter if its house, disco, or techno, just make it grimy!

this is a vinyl only release! vidabs 2nd ten inch vinyl release comes from milans hiver. hivers musical spectrum contains dark and distant elements, ranging from the darkest rhythms of dub-techno to melodic capturing lines.

jorge c. is not only a great producer (who was also signed by the legendary detroit matrix label), but also label owner of the well known chile based ojo de apolo. jorges music is strongly rooted in detroit deep house, chicago jack sounds and mid-nineties peak time housemusic, but also known to just as easily fuse a wide variety of other styles including dub, experimental electronica, future jazz, nu wave, disco, afro beats & particularly 80ies rare funk. check *love song*, an absolut party firecracker fused with funk elements which really freaked us away. dan piu aka george b. from allstarr motomusic re-worked jorges *jam* song slightly by adding some cool cuts and jazz chords. big shouts to our graphic artist and multi talent popshop, who always delivers 100% quality. pressing on red coloured & marbled vinyl.

we welcome back one of our favorite artists, brendon moeller. this time as beat pharmacy. brenson has been releasing several records for us before, on echocord and echocord colour. on all these tracks, one thing becomes apparent, with a few simple elements and a dub approach to mixing, one can create space, movement and groove without the need to change keys. magic maybe. thank you dub manipulators of the past and present for the music and lessons. brendon has been releasing music in many years on many labels, also running his own famous steadfast label.

lab.our co-head basic soul unit delivers 3 tracks for lab.our 03. nowhere to be found, head long, & spiralling down. nowhere to be found is a deep, slow burning slice of hypnotic techno. on the flip, head long sees bsu pair broken beat with dark techno elements to great dancefloor effect while spiralling down is a percussive, drunken rhythmic journey.

release no.2 on nofitstate sees matthew styles taking over the reigns the signals ep is a varied beast as youd expect from one of the most distinguished and versatile producers of the last couple of years. signals kicks things off, a beautifully effortless flowing groove with on-point percussion and subtle elements that keep things moving perfectly. lucky keeps the vibe nice and deep, a razor sharp snare imbuing the track with a sense of energy whilst codex leans toward melody with it s pitch perfect arpeggiated motif dominating proceedings. gesopik console rounds the ep off nicely with a nod to nu-disco energy.

already known from their last 2 eps on 8bit, andré butano and demian muller team up with miguel lobo. the strong chilenian/ spanish collaboration ends up in a powerful 3 tracker including a nice mixture of impellent percussive as well as deep elements.
played by luciano, monika kruse, nick curly, tripmastaz, rills, gorge, philipp bader, johnny d, toni rios, markus homm, bunte bummler, yousef

kanzler & wischnewski are the dream team from bavaria and berlin. active since 2009 they provide us again with danceable beats accompanied with jazzy elements or sounds from folklore and exotic instruments. same way also in the new release with the strange title appearing floepete

mix of emotional elements tuned up by serious minimal house beats. the two tracks tell you what! and waiting are different, but the style is obvious. it fits in the new upcoming minimal house music scene in leipzig.

compound eye is drew mcdowall (formerly of coil) and tres warren (psychic ills and messages). *journey from anywhere* is their second long-player release following *origin of silence*, an art edition lp on the spring press label. this double lp features 4 sides of improvised electronics that lead the listener into the dark recesses of the duos subterranean explorations. each of these works move at a slow and considered pace, gradually unfolding into a transportive blur of dark psychedelic minimalism. like elements of coil long form works this is a music which has the potential to melt time, open space and create a flowing web of liquid memory. a sublime record for those who like music that encourages travel.

theres no room to argue, joseph capriati has enjoyed his finest year to date and his escalation as one the principle profiles in techno knows no boundaries.

at the center of anything lies its core. whether mechanical, organic, global, or human, the core presents an essence around which objects and systems unfold. this ep is the inaugural seed of the vrv concept. four tracks here display varying degrees of aggressive, essential techno, with stripped-down elements containing measured amounts of grit, power and depth. the eps use of tension and dynamics continues to propel the music forward, building to an epic finale, a great closer.

chez damier signed his debut for balance. gilles smith requested his remix treatment for secretsundaze. he is a busy producer and great dj, a true gifted artist known as jorge caiado. his new and much anticipated 4 track ep is finally here, released by his hometown label, groovement. house is where his heart is but jorge caiado s mind travels far beyond any genre, crossing the full music spectrum. his productions always incorporate different elements and new levels of energy. the new spotless mind ep gr020 follows the path revealed by his *beyond the atlantic* debut on balance, legendary chicago label run by chez damier. music that reflects his creative vision from inside out. originality and a sound signature are in development here. this 4 track collection demonstrates how deep, wide and yet close to the heart his music is, transcending both the context and vertigo of our time.

for every producer the first album is a big thing and filled with lots of emotions and love. finally after two years of work, after their last single sugar - cocina india with a straight pumpin sweet n candy remix, lepetris album >acoustic signs< comes out on wanted beatz with full of natural sounds. inspired by his impressions, lepetri speaks in his tracks from minimal to techno about his experiences and places, such as the album name implies, an acoustic sign in the musical underground culture without losing the sense of club music. so it was important for him to bring his experience and adventures in form musical expression. from rocking beats up to melodious strings, each turntable can be served in the club. a club album which fits to each phase of a party. therefore, the first vinyl goes more towards house and the second vinyl contains more techno elements. check it out and enjoy!

it can be hard to pin down the elements that make up a citys signature sound, but when you hear it, you know it. and winston hazels new track, *break up*, is 100 per cent sheffield, from the boom and buzz of its bassline to the bitter-sweet choral hook that pierces it through the heart. not that this is a surprise.

released on defected, no doubt is exemplary of south africas cueburs ability to construct the organic and cheerful sounds prominent within the flourishing south african house scene. throughout the track is a blend of raw sounding percussion that when combined with marrisa guzmans delicate yet captivating voice results in a warm and leisurely anthem. on remix duties is the prestigious shlomi aber whose rendition still utilises guzmans mesmerising vocals whilst making use of his signature techno elements to create a more innovative twist.

limited to 200 copies. three-track techno/house/bass hybrid ep from bristol via southampton producer state. inaugerating the no logo imprint with a solid ep containing added elements of acid, dub and garage. hot!

analogue synth experimentations from swedish duo lise & kroffe. elements of kraut, ambient and experimental with some classic instrumentation all thrown in to the pot. a beautiful and serene mini lp, magical stuff!

davide carbone is an acid dark industrial techno artist whose latest vinyl ep— put out by freitag s new acid techno focus sublabel on vinyls, freitag dots— is a decadent dish served up with acid dub elements, deep drones, industrial influences and found sounds

this label has principal goal to reach a new experience at techno music and show a new prespective using raw techno elements, heavy basslines and 909 groove.