since its inception in 2001, each entry in the pop ambient series has included its year of conception in its title, an irony in the fact that many consider the music being timeless in more than one way: a feel-good classic to some, a rigorous experiment to others, pop ambient always has located itself between the poles of habitual listening and sonic curiosity, with the space in-between beats being a way more interesting material than the beat itself. as in the years before, pop ambient 2013 collects an illustrious cast of producers uniting genre pioneers alongside old friends and some surprising new arrivals.
the 12 inch vinyl comes with a cd-copy of the full album.

preceding the release of bad cop bad cops debut album >wings of techno<, 4 tracks of the long player get the remix treatment by a unique quartet of techno artists: tobias, group niob, brendon moeller and pomelos upcoming star kemetrix. >wings of techno< is a psychedelic tour-de force through various styles of electronic sounds. deep and unique, jacking at times while laid back and cosmic at others. all four remixers on duty here manage to keep the psychedelic and surreal feel of the originals intact while adding a great dose of dancefloor friendliness to the tracks. ostguts tobias. reworks hilton hihat into a deep and dreamy acid techno tune. he is followed by motor city talent kemetrix, who steps up the pace and edginess with a twisted, stomping electro-techno hybrid remake of beauty. group niob, the viennese duo formed by cheap records legend gerhard potuznik and martin dibek, contrast the goth-pop vocals of the original bodyless material with deep dubbed- out techno beats. and lastly, the unmistakeable brendon moeller turns cheeky into an undulating, deep bass driven dub techno stomper

after 21 releases and covering most areas of house its time to introduce anaxander and present a new sound to the ever growing local talk catalogue. the a side antionette is a perfect electronic influenced body-locking flavored track, an organ alongside a bouncing bass and a rhythmic feel is sometimes all you need to get moving ! its the b-side that really take things to the next level. anaxander both puts his own clever stamp on these two tracks and delivers acid in the old, vintage sense that owes more to the raw and unpolished club tracks played by ron hardy at music box than to the old school house vibes you have expected from local talk. both cat feeding and i want you now are two tracks of a new era of local talk. innovating, futuristic and original produced electronic analogue funk for 2012

remastered repress from the first ever! harmonie park release! ltd copies, please be fast...

every once in a while a record or in this case an ep comes along and its so bursting with feel good vibes that even the most cynical dance music listener cant resist. at the mere age of 19, francisco davalos is about to grab the attention of many. simply put, the young mexican has a superb ear for the language of music. after a recent 12 on nurvous (nervous records new sublabel), on the prowl finds itself lucky to land these four tropical themed disco tinged club bombs. with hints of what made tensnakess coma cat so successful the bronx skillfully puts together his tropical ep packed with plenty of playful pianos, strings, congas, marimbas... theres no holding back.

the recent advance 1-sided 12 inch featuring the vakula and oe remixes is now sold out and out of print (never to be repressed). now you can get the full release. this 12 inch features 4 different, but excellent mixes of this track from lusty zanzibars first ep for glenview records. the original is a groovy, feel good synth driven instrumental cut. volta cab gives it a rough house edge, vakula goes for an acid house vibe and oe drops a driving, dark house mix. excellent!

now keep your eyes and ears peeled for an original hreno! his music is best described when not described. although it has been likened to an unmanned, deep space, probe droid. or an unrelenting pony ride at a petting zoo. experiencing this music is like standing on a rivers edge, or on a vast precipice. either for the bathtub or a spring mounted dance-floor. hreno has opened his vaults. dive into a sonic experience, travel from country to country, forget boarders, feel your heart warm up, suddenly you are completely new. then portage to reach the other side and let yourself get lost ...
pressing on blue, marbled vinyl.

bernard badie who is the creator the undisputed chicago house classic time reveals to many also know as i can feel it (original released 1994 on night club records and re-released as mojuba 010) returns to mojuba after his most recent cooperation with the incomparable dajae on bones!

limited grey marbled vinyl in silk screened sleeve.
ground control to major brownz: take your protein pills and put your helmet on!
after successful assignments on broken music and subway records the time has come for a new mission. warriorz records will be your commanding station and home base for this one. they will monitor and analyze all your progressions. report to ground control only.
the mission is clear: discover as much uncharted territory with lesser musical taste as possible and acquaint the inhabitants with dubstep music. your weapons of choice: three well preserved dubplates, manufactured in your own special way to ensure the successful outcome of this mission. they must hear and feel what brownz music is all about!
your selected armory: space 21, confessions and the watcher.

manhattan 85 is a funk driven affair of disco-led house. dabbling in a melange of sounds from classical strings to techno bleeps and vocal samples, the build-up to some complex layering is arranged seamlessly into feel-good, tuneful house that will lift any room.

custom 12 inch vinyl with hand-stamped labels, limited first pressing.
la producer gb and a race of angels, two mysterious figures in the west coast music scene, join forces as they bring to us their self-titled project, the steoples.
this 4-track ep is a beautiful hybrid of electronic and soul brilliantly put together in a most unique way. lush analog synths and syncopated rhythms animate this offering throughout, while the vocals embody an infectious feel that will have you singing all day.
each jacket has been individually and uniquely hand-sprayed by dame (msk). as every jacket is different, yours will not be exactly like the ones pictured. instead, yours will be totally one of a kind.

a culmination of over 35 years combined experience, classic house grooves: dope jams utilizes the classic deep house sound of americas cultural epicenter & infuses it with an uncompromising artistic militancy that screams through the mix full-forced party-rocking fervor. featuring seminal work from kerri chandler, mood ii swing & chris brann, as well as highlights from the likes of dj pierre, johnny dangerous and many more, dope jams? ode to king street sets aside the delicate programming niceties of restraint & conservative listening in favor of all out party warfare, setting the correct context for the labels brilliant output & using the music to its maximum effect. classic house grooves: dope jams is the definitive collection of king street sounds monumental contributionsa testament to what nyc once was, and what it can be once more.

the creative combo doppelgaenger, pitchbar records latest offspring, are hitting the club scene with their vinyl debut >lumberjack<.
in the track >flavoured funk<, doppelgaenger live out their hard-edged, pushing, deep side. the slightly trancy elements are joined by a hard kick drum and somewhat deep vocals contributing to the tracks dark and driving atmosphere. this track represents a homage to the thick tree trunk that drives itself firmly into the earth, covered by a resilient bark and crowned by its old cracking branches.
the second track, >i feel good now<, mirrors the trees lush foliage. somewhat lighter around the treetop, there is nonetheless a solid body below, which can be played into wide space. >i feel good now< gives us the lightness to leap from branch to branch and up into the crown that protrudes into a dark night time sky.

ultraphat 3 thrack percussive techno killer with analog feel

excellent three track vinyl, from detroit electro to ibm like droned techno... b2 = excellent ambient feel

the ep opens with >black jack<, a percussive, grooveled workout built around next up is >as much as this<, applying similar drum programming tactics with a raw shuffled groove but this time opting for an esoteric vocal line and smooth house pads to fuel a deeper melodic movement. highly respected bass culture, off and robsoul artist chris carrier turns in a remix of >as much as this< to follow, stamping his signature french soulladen house sound on the original cut. the track captures a 90s feel through its crunchy 909 drums, loopy piano hook and acid squeaks and bleeps.
supported by: lauhaus, boris werner, nick curly, federico molinari, kabale und liebe, nekes, johnny d, sascha dive, 2000&one, markus fix, dj wild, chriss carrier, ilario alicante, martinez, loco dice, mathias mayer, brothers vibe, karotte, tanzmann, matthias kaden, raresh, robert dietz, reboot, anthony collins, vera, ray okpara, …

debut from roche on the mathematics label leads off with sans quimico, an amazing tune with elements of deep house and detroit techno. lftl eternal starts the flip with an obscure bangin track with crisp hats and a bubbling bassline. the title cut ends the ep with a chilled out deep 5am feel.

freak on opens the release, and with a nod to funk and soul incorporated through wah-wah guitar licks, bright piano chords and a modulating electro bass.
bitter sweat is up next, employing a grittier more modern mold with a hooky electronic bass, an amalgamation of vocal chops, and disco house chords driving the track.
kyodais remix of freak on follows and the berlin based spanish duo deliver yet another enthralling piece of music, its not often heard in this day and age but kyodai have managed to give a nod to the 40s musical era with style and precision, here in modern-day house music.
electronic music veteran john tejada closes the release with a stellar rework of >bitter sweat< gleaming with analogue sparkles with a dubbed out house feel with background delays and reverb tails building a deep-set atmosphere.

ingredients records are pleased to finally get the chance to release music by this drum & bass legend. known for his classics alongside st files and as a solo artist, featuring on metalheadz, 31 & his very own soul:r imprint, to finally have his name in the recipe catalogue is something we will hold dear. onto the music itself and its a side >cabal< is a deep techno influenced roller, with crazy sub-lo bass and slick percussion work. meanwhile >mud<, with its excellent arrangement, early 90s feel and distinct intalex vibe is a straight up slice of drum & bass as it is meant to sound. pressed to a limited amount of 400 full release promo copies, be sure to grab it while it is hot.
dj support comes from marcus intalex, dbridge, bailey, loxy, skeptical, dub phizix, flight, friction

unlucky for some but not it seems you or us, dot013 comes comprised of a hat trick of deep and sultry, some would say rnb flavoured slow jams, made for those sexier evenings when you feel the urge to want to nod your head, wine your body and give those hips something of a work out as opposed to just pointing haphazardly to the sky whilst hopping between legs and occasionally pulling your best ooooh listen to that bass line face. though those evenings clearly have their place as well.

as emotional rescue continues to deliver the goods for those who love discofied rarities from the 70s and 80s, here comes this ep from kevin harrison, originally released in 1982 and worth a pretty penny second hand. it is a wistful, proggy kind of groove that finds harrisons voice lost in an alien phaser while the live band feel gels with synthesiser parts for a fluid kind of cosmic goodness. there is simply no arguing with the plush melodic wonderment of >views of the rhine<, while >fly< is the jam the party djs will reach for, not least for its slinky bassline. amazing.

faces number three will invite the two young producers sekouia and rain dog to share sides on this disc and expose their musical crafts. coming from denmark and the uk, respectively, they are with certainty looking forward to long-lasting succesful careers. what they share is a an intrinsic feel for tiny musical details which give their music an intimate feel to keep the listener mesmerized for ages. on this record they experiment with different sounds and tempos to create a dynamic collection of unique compositions that congregate an ep of colourful, low slung and ambient tunes or simply chocolatefudgebrownieplasticmusic.
limited 12 inch vinyl for serious collectors, djs and record addicts only! comes with code for free mp3 download of this release plus 2 bonus tracks.

nice price deal !!! next amazing snuff trax. mixup between finest chicago and detroit back in the day sound. trax with the taste of good old times. the past is now, the present is now, the future is now!

having hibernated over the past few months, truesoul is back with a run of releases to close out 2012. the italian duo of frankyeffe and enrico sangiuliano kick things off, combining to deliver two smooth cuts that straddle the divide between house and tech house. >consciousness< works up an atmospheric mood with spacey effects and the spoken vocal sample woven into a rolling, percussive groove. >neaps< retains the percussive feel to create a bumping rhythm of drops and builds that provide the space for the distinctive vocals to do their damage.

following the dream 2 science release on the rush hour reissue series earlier this year, another nyc garage classic by ben cenac, also known for his newcleus outfit, gets a much deserved reissue. tip! unlike dream 2 science, which remained an obscure record at the time, sha lor became an international club hit and a summer of love staple song. the timeless feel of this innocent, heartfelt vocal song sounds as fresh as it did back then and is sure to fill peoples hearts with joy again. this reissue features the caught up version, which was the most popular mix from the origin

interstellar ep by label boss deepbass showcases more of informas modern sci-fi sound. two original tracks of hypnotic, atmospheric techno which capture the feeling of travelling through the depths of space. on the first remix we have psyk (non series, mote-evolver) who takes the track to the next level with an intense feel of uplifting tension. our second remix is by nax_acid (aconitio records) who provides a much deeper beautiful remix which takes you even further into the interstellar.

italian producer joe drive serves you his first ep for 4lux. and what an excellent ep this is. deep house tracks with a true analogue feel. rain dance is an exquisite deep house bomb with smart tr707 drum programming, deep driving bassline and disco-ish vibes. title song junopolis is dedicated to the legendary juno synths and shows you capabilities of these machines in clever fashion. alden tyrell brings you the extremely deep remix for tefnut: steady drum programming with spaced out synth filtering and dubby tape delays. this is one for the heads for sure. joe drives original is included too. recomended!

needwant are very happy to welcome kim ann foxman back for her second outing on the label after her great remix of max essas how do you feel last year. the vinyl release features two interesting original tracks from kim ann along with remixes from steffi and populette.

deep and dubby with a splash of funkiness, james does what he does best - quality house with a capital q! feel the heat on this 10 inch floor burner!

8bit welcomes markus homm! already known from his releases on brise, higrade and bondage music, markus homm is known for his deep groovy housesound. finally he comes out with this wondeful 4 tracker showing once again how to move the crowd.
support by: magda, loco dice, barem, steve lawler, karotte, 2000 and one,pete tong, nekes, gregor tresher, gorge, nick curly, dub foundation, steffen deux, affkt ...

after the huge success of the jeudi records friends ep with montes *true* the 5th release of jeudi records is welcoming yet another young gun from hamburg house city. sidney charles is deep into the drivin, energetic jackin house style. his two originals come with strong vocals, dominant basses and a dash of old school flavour. this diversified release is supported by two stylish remixes from re.you and label crew member doctor dru. re.you captures the berlin deep technoish vibe with a heavy tombass and a rare hypnotic groove. doctor drus remix is showing the melancholic and soulful feel of the vocals. perfect for the late summer nights.

yousefs second complete artist album >a product of your environment< sets out to paint a technicolour picture of a dj long player, achieving the goal and in the process easily becoming yousefs finest work to date. it moves away from the usual process of a beat led project that has become so familiar among djs, the album is designed to be listened to from start to finish, a complete work.
this is the first of 2 vinyl eps handpicking tracks off the album on limited pressings.

manuel mind & valentino tomasis dadaesque electro underground hit strange sounds, released on a touch of class, lately has been remixed by numerous gifted techno and house producers. strange sounds remixes vol. 2 includes the straight-forward peaktime feel of mas ricardos remix

keeping with tradition, the second italojohnson release of 2012 once again presents itself in the likeliness of a 12inch wax with three tracks. the one-track mind repeats the same funk-nationalistic character of italojohnson and once more shows its simplicity. this tune comes to its rite where it is loud and dirty but even headz sitting at home will be able to feel the sun rise. boom shakalaka. the double-track side has some surprises in store for its listeners. for those in the know, the first track is also known as >bootytrack<. this track always pushes the low end to the limit and under the right circumstances guarantees some hip swing. number two may sound familiar, but even if you dont know its rootz, youll still be down with each other

adepth audios 8th release is a collaboration between detroits sean deason and dutchman rob belleville. needing little introduction, sean is the owner of respected detroit label matrix records, and the mastermind behind much acclaimed electronic music. robs reputation for relaxing and understated techno is growing with each of his releases. the track >halogen< is a stomper reminiscent of seans classic matrix releases. robs remix has a more electronic feel with wonderful breaks. where you belong is hypnotic music that evolves and lingers. seans interpretation of this track is a mover with all the detroit goodness youd expect. a future classic.

here we find a couple of heavyweights facing off with one of the centre pieces of orgue electroniques acclaimed >strange paradise< album. on the one hand we have kink & neville watson (an unlikely pair blabla but you know all that) with a swooning but rather pressing epic that unexpectedly turns into a harmonious vortex. and once you have crossed its event horizon it proceeds to quite exquisitely tear you to shreads. marvel as you turn into jelly and watch your legs grow longer and longer in what not only seems like an eternity, but actually is cause umm technically, like, there aint no time in a black hole dude! code! speaking of which, if you ever do make it to the other side, you will find up n cummer willie burns (who is known to many as the brooklyn budgie smuggler) oldschool jacking the faders with two of the sikkest organic beat tracks north of the corpse of ron (who is in a dead heat with jimi, jim and james in the race for most desecrated musician in like 4evah). anyhow, these jamz come courtesy of the sp12. feel it feel it feel it feel it... boom knock out!

copy paste soul is a london based producer who makes warped yet warm deep house, which soothes the soul without missing a beat. over the last year this highly skilled artist has been making tunes to satisfy those wanting fresh sounds with a brittle edge and echoes of classic 90s dance music. the crossover appeal of tunes such as >want it< is obvious for all to hear and latest track >makes you feel good< does exactly what the title states.
with huge tunes like >84 vintage< and >so good< already under his belt, copy paste soul has an ever expanding army of fans in the dj community. annie mac called his productions gorgeous, while the legendary laurent garnier has been hammering these tunes in his set. tensnake and pearson sound are also big supporters and this moreish music has been played by skream & benga on their radio1 show and by brackles on rinse fm. this is only the beginning for copy paste soul, a producer who makes sounds of the future now…

midnight love club the second strike! it is a pleasure to release the rhythm odyssey (dance music legend dean meredith) with more of his acidic analog rawness and fuzzy vintage synths. feel the warehouse vibe and check the deep techy remix of hotshot ethyl (secretsundaze, quintessentials). mlc loves you!
dean meredith is a veteran of dance music. he was not only one of the founders of chicken lips and thus a cosmic-disco godfather, but he was also one-half of bizarre inc., responsible for many rave anthems and more. as the rhyhtm odyssey in 2012, he is back on the hottest labels like rekids and golf channel. a real pro!

from raw chicago acid jack to strictly rhythmic disco smack - mr. adalberto is unmasking his schizophrenic house addiction by providing 2 different moods. pressing on grey marbled vinyl with handmade silkscreen artwork by the labelhead himself.

catching the last rays of summer! here comes a sun drenched piece of music from tobias linden & riccardo rizza, just in time for closing parties all over. the boys hung out in tobias stockholm studio after a gig together and in a couple of days the song came about. writing was like one fluid motion they say, listen and we think you will feel the energy flow effortlessly quality sunshine music!

with its title track heralded as ‘essential new tune by jamie jones & seth troxler on bbcs radio 1, shall ocins tribute to summertime ep on leftroom is tipped to be a crucial asset in record crates this autumn.

sunsoaked boogie & grow house chuggers from west coast garden of earthly delights. horoscope finds lil suzy easing off the samples & diving headfirst into synth, bass, harmony & percussion driven compositions. full artwork pic sleeve.

calis pacific horizons return with their most club friendly 12 inch to date. club meds is a funky slice of balearic punk inspired by their years in san fran dancing to early breakbeats. fata morgana is an industrial dance inspired cut with a solid club feel. stunning.

this second release of the grey series is dedicated to the above mentioned star alpha centauri. ness uses all his skills and experience to create a soundtrack to describe the atmosphere of three important stages. drones and metallic sounds that move through space and a mystical universe. three tracks where you can feel the depth and experience the fear of the unknown. techno of a high quality that fully reflects the school of music where ness comes from.feelings that come from far away!

blank code presents bcr002 - beta ep from the plant worker (also known as a. trebor), released on 12 inch vinyl with custom made silk screened jackets and available with an additional track found exclusively on the digital release. beta 01 represents merciless techno, with a pounding kick and unexpected drops that leave the listener gasping for breath. the luis flores remix introduces a subtle swing, making it more danceable than the original while still retaining the ominous tones imbued in the track by the plant worker. beta 02 stumbles in with anxious acid synths and urgent hi-hat patterns, slowly building to a massive climax. mysterious chimes wandering around the sonic space give a haunting feel to beta 03, the eery conclusion of the vinyl version of the release. the eps digital exclusive, beta 04, returns the listener to the original themes of beta 01 – open, reverberating bass accented by the sounds of echoing metallic decay.

continuing the success of ben sims and kirk degiorgios joint project machine - a clubnight which focuses on new, unreleased, & upfront music its primary home in london, but with editions all across europe each year - ben & kirk set out their stall with the debut release of their new imprint of the same name.kirks machine theme slips into deep & melodic grounds,while bens metalworks brings a harder, dead-of-night techno feel. sims also lends his remixing skills and provides a tougher examination of machine theme

phat groovin funky / soulful chicago infected house licks.... repress black vinyl

sccucci manucci once again proves its dancefloor chops with its fifth release, the cinquemila lire ep, which sees the london based imprint curl its moustache in the direction of deep house. manchester based duo toyboy & robin open proceedings with >no more sunshine<, an insouciant mix of soulful vocals, shuffling garage percussion and burning deep house organ stabs. it is a heady, intoxicating mix, and it is one that is matched on the a-side by sahin meyers effort, the husband and wife duo turn in the gorgeous >spread love<, a cut that wrings every last drop of emotion out of a classic, drummy arrangement. flip over for >saif< by illyus, a twinkling late night excursion into melodic, star gazing house, and >feel love< by firas, one half of the waze & odyssey, who rounds off another killer sccucci 12-inch with raw-thentic smacky beats and an addictive loopy vocal and bassline.