finnish disco and electronic music from private pressings and unreleased tapes, 1979 - 1991. double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

22 tracks from the rise and heyday of synthesizers in finnish pop music on black double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

kim rapatti a.k.a mono junk presents the second volume of finnish electro all-star on his dum records imprint – active since 1992. the new release is the latest chapter of mono junk collaborating with friends, recently with mesak and freestyle man. the a-side of finnish electro all-star (dum-040) features collaborations with top finnish electro duo morphology, who recently released an outstanding album on firescope label. electro por favor is a pulsating driving electro track with a killer bassline and vocals by rapatti – electro at its best. raw, apocalyptic, solitary remix by mono junk follows the original. the b-side features collaborations between mono junk and a very special guest: goner a.k.a. martin maischen, who is known from many hot releases as the other half of german electro act sandbenders. they were at most active around the millennium and made releases for force inc. music works and science city. the two included tracks are deep electroid techno excursions made last year in berlin – very cool stuff.

mono junk’s cult label dum records is back with a new five track various artists ep that again packs a vital punch. he appears himself along with some fellow legends of the scene. first up, morpholgy is a consistent performer who has continued to serve up quality electro since 2009 and here serves up a hot new piece. ‘vector plant’ is busy and industrial, slick and metallic as it unfolds and burrows deep into your veins. then comes the a2, irwin berg featuring freestyle man (aka finnish moodmusic boss sasse aka klas lindblad) with a track made in 1995 and never released before. this pair worked together and made a cult electro record for sähkö recordigs in 1998 and this one is just as impactful. it is frosty and frazzled, slow motion but high impact and full of distorted lines and heavy drums. next is mr velcro fastener who were the first kings of electro to come out of finland and between 1999 and 2006 were famous all over the world. their brand new cut ‘almost there’ is a deep one that is riddled with bleeping melodies and has smeared chords bringing a sci-fi feel. then it is mono junk’s turn to dive into the vaults with an unreleased track from 2005. ‘feeling or destroy’ is a physical number with crashing hits and snaking, gurgling bass that is dark and dystopian. last of all comes irwin berg with mono junk as new york city survivors. says the dum boss, “our unreleased track here was made after the new york city survivors – static light cd 2002” and it is a turbo charged track with screwed up grinding bass, icy hi hat rhythms and menace in its grooves.

mono junk delivers four pieces of pure finnish melancholia for rat life s 7th release. this guy is a true european techno originator and like no one he reflects the darkness of the long, cold and lonely winters of suomi in his music. while listening to these tracks you will find yourself wondering: are these voices coming from the speakers or are you listening to your own morbid thoughts? perfect soundtrack for your winter depression. can t understand what you say!

first release from this exciting new spanish label focused on future synth beats with enough funk to appease george clinton. this is the first release too for the spanish beatmaker hybakusha, a pioneer of the skweee sound in spain. gameboy lover is a noisy 8 bit robotic skweee track which mixes chip tune drums and cutting edge filtered synths in a crazy groove. on the other side there is a mesak remix of the same track. for those of you who have been napping for the last few years, mesak is one half of the electro outfit mr velcro fastener, he has released solo material on dexters klakson label and is one of the most prominent heads on the skweee scene. his remix treatment takes the track into more spacey and deep territory, giving this record the official and personal stamp of the finnish skweee.

its time to release the first frozen north various artists single feat the very best of finnish newcomers varying from deep house to techno via minimal the quality of music is amazing

3 tracks with pumpin floor orientated minimalistic techhouse tracks !!

finnish producer j.lyden - 4.44 quality techno with dark and hypnotic sound. incl. 3 takeover remixes with judas, robert s and labels headman a.williams. must play!

us based finnish pianist anni kiviniemi debuts her trio featuring bassist eero tikkanen and drummer hans hulbaekmo (from gard nilssen’s supersonic orchestra and moskus).

debut 12inch from denzel on finnish imprint emotsiya (run by katarina andonov)

third album from finnish indie pop duo maustetytöt.

we proudly welcome dj sofa to the bukva sound camp. as 005 the finnish wonder gal drops us an amazing ep.

double vinyl reissue of the 2009 album from finnish metal gods amorphis.

the debut release on the finnish occult themed insignia summon titans sees label manager new gods take an introductionary journey to the abyss. the intensely built ep travels through various styles of techno with influences from electro, ebm, 90’s trance and breakbeat.

premium sludge from this fantastic finnish trio. heartily recommended!

after previously releasing 2 eps on metalheadz platinum, fanu s first foray onto the metalheadz main label is finally here. once again the finnish stalwart masterfully combines experimental breaks and punishing bass with impressive precision, with large doses of his characteristically crunchy sound throughout. this is a 5 track release packed with imagination and one that will no doubt demand several listens. infader also returns after previously appearing on the legacy ep , a fellow finn who like fanu has been pushing the sound for the last 2 decades and more.

the third album from finnish composer and keyboardist kebu on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

signature dark remixes double lp (eight track included) 2x12inch, black 140g, 33 rpm, normal picture cover with 5 mm spin, black inner sleeve and wraped on plastic. >signature dark remixes<, is a collection of remixed versions from the tracks of signature darks first two albums, >foghornia< by tapani rinne and >dark days< by aleksi myllykoski. vinyl version contain eight works from top notch finnish techno producers. dub techno aesthetics is represented in remixes by roberto rodriguez or roope k, while its techno counterpart is found in remixes by samuli kemppi or tuomas narvio.

the tracks were composed during the winter months in helsinki, finland in 2019-2021. railo (finnish for >a crack in the ice< or >crevasse<) can be seen as on ode to winter, the richness of the seasons and different weather conditions which have been an inspiration to karjalainens work. the arc of the album follows seasons from autumn to spring, starting from cold autumn winds (viima) and ending to the melting of the ice (sula). different winter phenomena are explored on the way, including >routa< (finnish for >ground frost<), >kuura< (rime) and >kelirikko< (a term known especially in the archipelago meaning a time at the end of winter when the frozen sea does not support transportation anymore but boat traffic is neither possible). yet, the album is being suffused with a sadness stemming from the threatening permanent changes in the diversity and balance of nature trough the climate change caused by us. hannu karjalainen is an internationally acclaimed electronic musician, video artist and photographer based in helsinki, finland. his albums have been released on international record labels since 2007, lately on the renowned german label karaoke kalk. domestically karjalainen is known as the recipient of young artist of the year (in 2009), one of finlands biggest art awards. his video art works and photographs have been exhibited in new york, berlin, zürich, paris and helsinki, among other places.

kama collective is a multi-national band, led by finnish singer and trumpeter kirsi-marja ‘kiki’ harju. the vinyl lp is housed in a gatefold sleeve.

finnish soul singer bobby oroza is back with two tunes on 7 inch vinyl.

2021 reissue of the sought-after 2009 album. strut’s inspiration information series moves on from the critically acclaimed mulatu astatke / the heliocentrics collaboration with the fourth album in the series, a mouthwatering head to head between finnish maverick jimi tenor and afrobeat drumming legend, tony allen.

cinematic soundscapes from finnish duo lunar horns.

live recordings from finnish noise duo pan sonic.

the debut album from finnish-danish jazz group jaf trio.

the debut album from finnish singer / songwriter alma miettinen.

30th release for super rhythm trax : acid killers from finnish producer type 303

the 2nd album from finnish composer and musician kebu.

underground-electro from finnish producer detalji.

dj pierres legendary jack trax records returns with a delicious set of raw acid tracks from finnish producer type-303

disco-formatted and world-fusioned four tracker with hints of finnish-prog-rock, jazz and new age by helsinkis jesse. last track being the burner on this ep, keke rullaa, a blissfull balearic pearl with mediterranean guitar, soft glow and afro-beating rhythms embedded in a dynamic 9 minute narration.

detached from the past ep by samuli kemppi is the debut release of finnish label power of voltages. all tracks on the first release are recorded and arranged live in studio sessions. the label focuses on techno and experimental electronic music

techno release from the finnish capital, living legend bangs it out!

the blues roots grow surprisingly deep in the finnish music scene. from this fertile ground rises singer emilia sisco, who debuts on timmion with her phenomenal single -don t believe you like that-. with her strong background in fusing blues, r&b and jazz, emilia apparently slips also nicely into the dark soulful grooves of cold diamond & mink. in -don t believe you like that- emilia sets herself into the role of a mistreated lover, who still tries to see a speck of hope in the doomed relationship. by dubbing herself, and accompanying the lyric with graceful harmonies, she succeeds in building a powerful beat ballad, that should appeal to the darker end of the dance floor. there s a special lane in history for soul music this understated. it s cool and intimate at the same time, like there s something dangerous lurking under the surface. so roll up something nice, if that s your thing, and hop along for the ride.

on board music comes back with an original ep from finnish artist mesak. articulated over ambient sounds, idm ballads, futuristic techno textures and unrefined electro beats this new release unrolls a pure masterclass of electronic music. also known for his 90 s electro classics within duo mr. velcro fastener, the veteran producer teams up here with fellow finnish artists mono junk, claws costeau and horns specialist antti hevosmaa to display his impeccable expertise in crafting rhythm and sound. the release also comes with a splendid full cover artwork from berlin based painter natacha mankowski.

after a strong debut these boring middle-aged, middle-class family men continue their adventures in the world of acid this time with a strong two track release on finnish proform series. a-side “tÖks” takes us to the exciting world of serious low ends, electro beats and 303 lines you haven’t heard before. if you want to burn down the floor or house, this is your choice! on the flipside “tolkun acid” continues the strong finnish storytelling culture mixing mysterious finnish lyrics with some deep grinding acid lines. the ultimate choice if you want to confuse and make everybody dance at the same time. limited and numbered edition of 200, after that it’s gone, no represses, no digital, so you know what to do!

mantra makes an entry to finnish proform series with his raw and uncompromised four track acid ep called “the abyss”. after releases on bunker records, polybius trax, solar one music and abstract acid under the mantra alias craig stainton delivers four tracks of jackin pure acid techno madness in the veins of true underground. starting with “next culture” is a good introduction to pumping beats and a moaning 303 while “beat methods” takes a rougher and tougher angle to acid. just imagine yourself in a warehouse party in the morning jammin to some acid. on the b-side “the abyss” leads us to the deep end of the 303 or even to the bottom of the acid sea. “singularity” ends this package with great 303 lines definitely burning up the house! a limited and numbered edition of 200, after that it’s gone, no represses, no digital, so you know what to do!

helsinki’s we jazz records launches a new series of live recordings, the -we jazz live plates-, offering a closer look into the label’s live activities. the first installment of the series is a recording from berlin captured in october 2017. the six-tracker features black motor, bowman trio and jaska lukkarinen trio offering two potent slices of raw live jazz each. all of the compositions herein are previously unreleased or new arrangements.
the album -berlin 27.10.17- was recorded at club monarch located in berlin’s kottbusser tor during the second annual scope festival (a collaborative effort of berlin’s xjazz and we jazz). the dense atmosphere of the packed club is present in the recordings which showcase three major acts from the vibrant finnish scene. musically, the album ranges from the undeniable swing of jaska lukkarinen trio’s -roger- and bowman trio’s -the hillary step- to the scorching updated version of black motor’s -branches-, subtitled here as -berliner musik-.
the -we jazz live plates- series offers an easy access into the label’s live productions via simple yet elegant lp packaging in plain cardboard sleeve with a postcard featuring the full download added inside.

detroits own reggie dokes lands on shift imprint for the third cut of the label with my soul reaches up ep, a beautifully crafted record with a remix from the finnish house head, arttu!

versus volume four welcomes three new pairs of talented producers to the lossless camp. finnish duo trisector & infader bring some tough and dirty stepping vibes with “who are you”. austrian pairing faible & konfusion deliver the ultra funky roller “innocent”. brothers slider and expose drop a half time monster in the form of “soundsistem” and soul intent teams up with nottingham best vocalist e with the cinematic “snow”.

finnish dj and producer otto yliperttula, aka yotto, is a dance music star in the making. championed by some of the genre’s most respected trailblazers and building an army of adoring fans, yotto is primed to join the big leagues with the release of his highly anticipated debut album ‘hyperfall’. yotto’s unique sound blends dark, brooding atmospheres with light, uplifting melodies – deftly hitting the sweet spot between melancholy and euphoria. otto draws inspiration from his childhood favourites the chemical brothers and röyksopp, along with more contemporary influences ranging from eric prydz and m83 to jon hopkins and xxx. having debuted on anjunadeep in early 2015 he quickly caught the ear of bbc radio 1’s pete tong and annie mac, picking up no fewer than 5 ‘essential new tunes’ and 3 ‘hottest records in the world’, along with dj support from the likes of solomun, jamie jones, patrice baumel, adriatique and joris voorn, who signed yotto to his renowned green label. the 13-track debut lp hyperfall is the culmination of three years in the ascendency, and sees yotto continue to carve his own exciting path.

superb compilation of modern ambient/minimal electronics featuring exclusive tracks from a wealth of current talent inc. h. takahashi, david edren (aka dsr lines), miaux (ultra eczema), kuupuu (em records) nuslux (keijut) & olli aarni. finnish label collab between lal lal & ikuisuus. tip! . neptunalia, a festival of neptune, celebrated at rome, of which very little is known. the day on which it was held, was probably the 23rd of july. the festival was celebrated with games. respecting the ceremonies of this festival nothing is known, except that the people used to build huts of branches and foliage, in which they probably feasted, drank, and amused themselves.

89:ghost are thrilled to bring you an ep from talented finnish producer vesa-matti, with an ep that could be a dub techno soundtrack to a finnish sealife documentory, here s some direct info: tracks were written & produced by vesa-matti kivioja in vaasa, finland, between 2011-2017 in three different locations, highsquare sound, studio k & seafront mixingroom: we seriously dig this dude, try check out his other, more ambient work too if you can. peace. nx

third roots united ep called “kisko kisko” comes from one of the finest electro producers from finland, mesak (tatu metsatahti), who is also known from his legendary projects like mr velcro fastener and harmonia skweee label.
this 4-tracker features another finnish underground hero mono junk (vocals on b2 track) and includes a real ghetto-remix by grand master dj overdose straight outta the hague.
all of these tracks were produced in 2018 especially for roots united in a true hardware style.

carefully saturated floor stompers by finnish groove expert.

the in-demand finnish duo morphology joins firescope records for their 10-track ‘traveller’ lp — a vision of travel to destination unknown.