on his first release for droid recordings, master sound technician brian sanhaji drops two hard, gritty tracks. a1, * macronomena* , is an unmissable, surprising thrill. a filthy, grainy bass synth gets mangled by filters and lfo, pushed out of time, and forced back into a perfect, funky lock with the pummeling beat. nearly five minutes in, the machine breaks down and falls apart, only to slam back into groove with new, jack-oriented elements. b2, * synphone*, plays things straighter, manipulating the optimal gears and levers of the techno toolkit for an undeniable dance floor mover.

following up the fantastic summer re-release of upsetting keys “empathy” ep, path records follows with its first new catalogue number since 2006. path 008 marks the return of artist fate 258, whose 1999 “why 2k” path 001 ep has been a hotly sought after item on discogs. the three-track ep contains two exciting new mixes of cult classic techno track “the path”. the a-side version “path to hell” is the harder of the pair, a dark edgy journey into the unknown with shuffling 808 rhythms providing much of the melody. “path to heaven” slows the groove down and adds warm juno pads throughout the mix for a very deep detroit flavored techno style. on the final track “heaven or hell” sort of a broken beat downtempo piece, sparse vocals and bladerunner samples mix to complete the dystopian concept. these mixes of “the path” are considered pre-mixes, as they were completed in 1998 before the original release of path 001. fate 258 is a project from brooklyn producer reade truth, known for his work over the last decades on labels such as planet e, sonic groove, n-syde, wurst and strictly rhythm to name a few. limited to 250 worldwide, with the first 100 including full black and white cover art.

solimano returns to his unlock recordings imprint with two mellow house cuts, featuring a pair of imaginative reinterpretations from fellow argentinean’s barem and deep mariano. originally established to promote latin american productions in 2004, unlock recordings has since hosted the likes of jorge savoretti and guti. its founder, gonzalo solimano, has proven himself time again as a label owner, dj and producer, working as a ‘mr. x’ at red bull academy for almost ten years when not performing at the likes of creamfields buenos aires, south american music conference and space world tour. ‘learjet’ is a low-slung groover complete with organic samples, bass guitar licks and a hypnotically looped vocal sample. up first on remix duties, minus regular barem subdues the raw textures of the original to generate an understated rendition, whereas get slow founder deep mariano takes it down a percussive route where an infectious rhythm is accompanied by dub inspired synths. finally, ‘calling again’ is a sensual deep house cut featuring the vocals of sophie taylor, known for her collaboration with mathias kaden, among many others.

infamous for his part in glasgow’s dj duo optimo and the production partnership naum gabo (speicher / kompakt extra), j.g. wilkes is an esteemed music producer with a catalogue that has been building since the turn of the century. the ‘jaxon’ ep is j.g. wilkes’ first widely available solo 12” release containing four exquisite cuts exploring the ethereal boundaries of electronica. taken from a limited edition mini album box set entitled ‘german pizza party’ (vf111), j.g. wilkes’ ‘jaxon’ is the only track from that collection aimed anywhere near a dancefloor, in which rich and potent rhythms collide with foreboding frequencies. cologne’s barnt isn’t afraid to let the elegance of space and chaos into his heartfelt rework, solidly cementing the koln-glasgow freundschaft. the ep features two further productions from wilkes, the melancholic, beatless and occasionally ruthless ‘bathing beauty’ in its original form and ‘useful tool’, given a turbulent rework by naum gabo.

mediterran ls written and produced by melchior sultana from malta. he is 1 half of batti batti record label based in malta. melchior and owen jay released there first record on u.q. 2010 uq-036 memories ep now melchior has released a mediterranean master piece! this 10 track double 12 can be played at any time of the day or night! have a listen!

ltd nice price ...a self-confessed fascination with 80s music and film scores from the same era..george thompson has an ability to approach music with a strong visual aesthetic which is a common theme in his work, first apparent in his role as part of the duo spectral empire, alongside kyle martin.

new imprint banlieue launches with their first release. benoit b provides four tracks of astral, vintage tinged house. machine beats clatter against moaning synths and shuffling, ghostly fx whilst solid grooves punctuate the settling dust. eyes down club fodder!

first ep from kw s new label named another one. supported by dicky trisco, max essa, kza, beaten space probe and more djs who love dance music.

first in a series of edits from a well known brighton based record label. their resident producers and label mates breath new life into unknown rarities. vinyl only, as somethings in life, be it food, sex or music are better when they remain physical.

ynk’s 2nd ep for polytone is much more than a continuation of his earlier records on polytone and tenderpark. instead, the young artist wants his new ep to be seen as an autonomous work which draws on a multitude of different materials. this leads to a very fluid texture of samples, synths and drum machines and a very detailed structure at first sight - however, all elements fit into each other very nicely and make way for the bigger picture if you take a step back.

edizioni mondo presents serie due! while the first chapter with four releases dedicated to seascapes ended with the compilation collezione, we are now delving into a new part of edizioni mondo’s world that presents new views and also artists. niagara, the first release, anticipates the l.u.c.a. album and contains 3 different versions of the same track: one from rotla, one from polysick and a l.u.c.a.s own quirky version that is surprisingly dancefloor-friendly. the name mondo has its roots in “mondo movies” is inspired by libarary music and has the goal to produce music that is descriptive of concepts, images and environments. good listening!

dhaze featured on metroline limited 76 (with sabe) as well as on amam, little helpers, body parts & more - remix from spanish producer medu (dissonant, wavetech ltd) short info: for release number 80 we welcome back italian producer dhaze. hailing from rome, dhaze started his self-thought experimentation with electronic music in 1996 when he bought his first sampler.

sold out! what happens when scales and patterns of contradicting emotional imprints combine? when light and darkness, bitter and sweet, frost and blaze collide? those are the questions that johannes heil chooses to address on his upcoming album, opening up a vast grey-scaled area for the listener to traverse with techno as a blindfold. <black light> sees the german techno mainstay return to the album format for an intimate ten track odyssey of close-curtained introspection. heil chooses the words of fellow futurist nikola tesla to set the stage of the black light story: >black is the true face of light, only we do not see this<. track names are dropped in favor of a chronology of scenes, better adapted to the seemingly polar opposition of the forces that the figure and cocoon regular conjures throughout the album. everything that we perceive is processed and set into relation with past memories, digested emotions and iron-branded impressions. battling the current, johannes heil chooses to challenge certitudes by forcing us out of our comfort zones into the absence of light. if the pictures painted on >black light< are dark, they are also far from monochromatic. the machine-driven sonic prism acts both as the heavy cloud and the burst of light that shoots through to guide us. its the aggressor and the victim, the clenched teeth and the jubilant, the paranoia and the sanity of the mind. its pure heads-down driving techno with volumes of grandiose. provoking our senses, extending his art onto our personal canvases, the exile boss gives the listener the freedom to interpret the emotional context of each piece, to write the scripts of the individual scenes. the impression that >black light< leaves upon first listen testifies that 20 years down the road, johannes heil shows no sign of slowing down.

super mama djombo orchestra, guinee-bissau, west africa. all songs recorded in lisbon, 1980 - re-mastered from the original reels. six archive recordings are now available on vinyl for the first time.. super mama djombo is one of west africas greatest roots orchestras and especially for the people of guiné-bissau. the band marked a new national identity and reinvented portuguese creole as a language of national unity.

ibiza based francisco allendes makes a welcome return to desolat for his next release, a fine ep that marks something of a new direction for the man across its four great tracks. first up, 2agility queen is a raw bit of jacking house with clipped vocals offered up by dance manias dj dmc, bulky drums and classic cow bell tinkles all making for a sweaty and heavy house kicker.

ten releases it is now for batti batti records and to mark this milestone we are delighted to present the second in our atmospheres series. featuring once again artists old and new to the label, the ep very much takes its cue from the spirit of the first atmospheres release.

talman records is the new brainchild from french producer and dj samuel thalmann aka okain. the label aims to focus exclusively on the music from the label boss, digging deeper into his musical roots to create a modern sound. after spending the last eight years releasing on some of the most sought after labels like bpitch control, tsuba and truesoul to name a few, it s time for the parisian artist to setup his own imprint and to continue to showcase his personal interpretation of house music. here is the first release containing three new tracks.

based in peckham, tokyo wax is a unified collection of creatives sharing an appreciation for a broad range of electronic music. having refined their tastes and gathered experience through promotion and radio shows their focus has since shifted to releasing records and in doing so, providing a platform for auspicious piers to bloom. in the wake of the success of that inaugural record from label owners presence and persona they ready their carefully crafted return with the second installment coming courtesy of 20 year-old mastermind circula backed up by endeguena mulu of ethiopian records on his first ever remix.

marcel vogel has decided to celebrate the first five years of his edit-heavy lumberjacks in hell imprint in the only way he knows how: by putting together a sumptuous double pack stuffed with fresh new material. in keeping with the way the label has developed in recent times, the eight tracks blend the boundaries between original productions, illicit remixes and straight re edits. there s a celebratory, life affirming feel throughout, from the rubbery bass, d-train synths and rolling house grooves of giovanni damicos the break down, to the bluesy deep house brilliance of borrowed identitys queens bridge. highlights are plentiful elsewhere, too, from the hustlin electrofunk meets disco of vogel s own come on, to the killer synth solos and fuzzy bits of tim jules thrilling slap beat.

first antrakt shoot by amazing kjofol with two great remixes by voigmann & zots. vinyl only. limited 500 copies, no repress

the next release on paul rip s specimen records is by god of the machine, the brainchild of deep house and techno maestro, derrick thompson a.k.a. drivetrain. the ep kicks of with the original, a powerful slice of jackin tribal techno, its bleeps, tones and chants sitting atop a tight percussive groove that s infectious from the first beat to the last drop. next up comes hijacker s electro workout. its beats are old school yet the attitude is set firmly in the future with its square wave bass line, trippy noises and swooping scikfi pads. santonio echols takes it back to detroit with a simple yet driving tech house rendition containing sublime melodic chords, eerie pads and a hypnotic pad stab that sends tingles up your spine. mr.c finishes with one of his typically infectious acid workouts, where he adds a cheeky bassline, haunting pads and cowbell pings to blend and morph into the twisted effects of a psychoactive substance.

although only a few months have passed since constant sound was first minted, the label run by burnski and jon woodall is now ready to unleash its fourth ep. entitled raw moments, it features a hot original by paolo rocco and is backed with accomplished remixes from the legendary nail as well as boss man burnski.

for the fifth installment in the common thread series we are launching our series of various artists eps called *knives replace air*. for the first effort in this series we have the likes of chinaski, mangulicafm, 33.10.3402 and gitchell moore cooking up stuff. expect an odd mixture of genres all sharing a common thread in terms of feel. maybe not the most dancefloor friendly record but definitely some kind of miniature soundtrack in its own right.

two and a half minutes of drums rolling under a whirlwind of cranky guitars and vocals arguing from the bottom of a 1990’s boom box, that’s 51 black super. 11 tracks and 30 minutes to cross the usa, from california with pavement and weezer to ohio with guided by voices and the raspberries. 51 black super isnt a band to get lost on its way, or in futilities. written, composed, recorded in an emergency, with short and intense sessions, the debut album by 51 black super is made in the image of its creators: spontaneous and eager to get things out there. sounds like the strokes with less cocaine and more facial hair, said a californian rock critic after listening the two first few tracks.

current wire magazine front cover artist hieroglyphic being’s debut album for soul jazz - the acid documents - is an album made up of tracks first released last year only ever available in a bespoke edition of 100 copies (yes 100) – in the form of a homemade cd-r – made exclusively for the sounds of the universe record store. this album is now released officially as a one-off edition of 1000 copies on transparent red double vinyl (download code included), fully remastered with artwork by japanese artist 2yang. pressing on translucent neon ornage double vinyl with download code included.

uk techno stalwart ben sims adopts his ron bacardi alias for an outing on bass culture records, bringing with him three varying slices of 4x4-based music. d’julz has a deep penchant for bass and funk, and this is evident throughout the ep. we get off to a rugged start with ‘rock your body’, a deliciously dark slice of grumbling techno. intertwined with the morose bassline is a mysterious, tribal-esque female vocal, warped and twisted to add a primal feel to the track. on the flip, bacardi puts his a different hat on giving us ‘first effort’ a vivacious funk-laced hybrid, which teases you spitting out intermittent trumpets and other such live instruments. finally, ‘the money/dub’ goes straight into disco territory with that oh-so-familiar entrancing rhythm that will keep you fixed to its beat from start to finish. that filtered wah-wah guitar is impossible to resist, especially when combined with such crisp percussion. sheer quality from monsieur bacardi…

field records continues to focus on its first run of solo artists eps with four tracks from uk pair szare. before now this frozen border and horizontal ground duo has excelled in crafting cavernous bass chambers and off beat rhythms with ease - just as they do here. riding up and down, skipping left and right and swelling with a sense of post apocalyptic optimism as it goes. this ep is full of fresh ideas, fulsome production and a dark energy that makes it fit perfectly on the most recent end of the hardcore continuum.

great techno release with inigo kennedy rmx & headless horseman the past years have seen yacoub chakarji and irakli kiziria exploring vast range of different directions spanning from deeper tracks to more utilitarian music, but always with originality. this time the berlin duo return on the label fracture with a playfully mental cut that gets remix treatment from two of the most interesting techno artists in recent times. termination hits a striking balance between functionality and an almost deviant quality. in the hands of inigo kennedy it becomes splendid atmospheric techno, while headless horseman makes it more explosive and sinister for his first time on remix duty. music for the more daring selectors out there

kindred phenomena marks mattheis debut album. after two cosmic eps on nous klaer and a mini-album on tape for ecstatic recordings, he now returns to nous klaer for his first full story. an album shaped for every occasion: driving from the city to the island, dancing in the living room, or raving at sunset. on kindred phenomena mattheis picks up where he left off: swell serves as another episode of the prisms, the modular synth excursion of bit fragments pushes his arpeggiator solos a step further, and album standout ben_m provides his most beautiful dance of melodies yet. the album consists of eight tracks and comes as a double 12 inch for deejay convenience, and for the ultimate experience: go see mattheis perform his album live on the road.

croatian ice queen and style icon popsimonova hits hard and relentlessly with brokedown palace, her first solo album and her first release on electronic emergencies. its sound is deep and dark, ebm with a touch of synth wave. the 11 tracks on brokedown palace will lead you through popsimonova s state of mind: fighting, dancing, loving, destroying and rebuilding a strong self. this album is not for the faint at heart!

demarcation is a devastating new concept conceived by irish producer lee holman. for the first output he enlists stunning tracks from techno s finest, samuli kemppi, submerge and binny, alongside holman himself. a dynamic killer that won t leave your bag. strictly limited vinyl only release, no repress. don t sleep.

after a long wait, this is the first episode of the mysterious third wave trax series, this is the repress pressed on black vinyl... 1 per customer

ian blevins is from england but hes quite the dude. this is his first offering for the esp institute. on side a, meet the happy beast named hannibal, a big room tune that ticks every box your heart may desire bone dry drum production, atmospheric arpeggios, soaring strings and pads, a beautifully sweeping bass progression and an overall sense of euphoria goosebumps guaranteed. on side b, welcome aunt poly cools us down a little bit stripping back the instrumentation, minimizing any superfluous effects, and layering a sparse bassline and droning synths over a laidback 808 all to a relaxed tempo. blevins debut proves that from the right point of view, familiar elements and motifs can take on a new life whilst reminding us just how the rave can feel. these two songs will increase your serotonin levels.

new music from k-hand, the first lady of detroit techno, is always a welcome sight, especially when its on her own highly regarded acacia label - one sided

clarion call is kennedys first release since 2014s critically acclaimed vaudeville album, returning to the ep format with poise

after contributing a remix for our label in 2011 daniel stefanik now returns to raum with his first solo single under his new moniker dlsk.
the a side * sense of doubt* is a bit more stripped down and melodic, as the b side and also the title track of this release * subterraneans* is more of a jazzy house groove, that simply doesn’t stop rolling and keeps the tension with subtle variations and other nice little gimmicks. as always we truly hope that you enjoy these tracks as much as we do and we are happy to have daniel back on board as for sure he can be called one of germanys top notch producers.

bruno pronsato’s debut album as archangel, the bedroom slant, released in 2014, saw the producer update the style he has developed over the last decade on labels such as hello?repeat, perlon, dfa and thesongsays, and in the process, manifesting his love of pop, rock and post-punk in his music for the first time. on this ep, selected tracks from the debut album are reworked by dean blunt, peter gordon & oliver coates. the vinyl release includes a downloadcode.

back from a whirlwind tour this summer that included glastonbury, melt & wilderness festivals plus a much-lauded residency at heart in ibiza, performing damian lazarus & the ancient moons eccentric and immersive debut album for the first time, the band unveil their third single, we will return. co-written by ali love, who also features on vocals, we will return is remixed by loves own infinity ink project, serge devant and joeski and veers the moons back to the dancefloor.

akkord return with their first original music since june 2014s hth020 ep. obelisk is a study in rhythm and frequencies, suspended in space. on the minimalistic monolith, a single element is moulded into a 3-dimensional sound sculpture, an aural illusion of a lead weight that floats away into the ether. in contrast, megalith has a pulsing gravity, drawing in laser-guided blasts of bass, broadsides of pitched-down jungle, and echoes of distant birdsong and telecommunications as it journeys through the static of space. presented on heavyweight 10inch vinyl. cut & mastered by matt colton at alchemy.

first part (of 2) of kenneth bagers 3rd sunset sessions compilation.

repress !! everything started back in early 2014 when i came across the first tracks of junktion on outplay, remembers dairmount with a smile on the face. heavy on the bacon & coconuts are already supported & played by dam swindle, session victim, medlar, axel boman, jimpster, wolf music, lay far, kito jempere, art of tones, crazy p, late nite tuff guy, henry wu, max graef, roberto rodriguez & more

the dutch francesco robustelli is back on bla bla music with his first vinyl release, we welcome him to the world of wax! enjoy the power of his work ep

and the true secret of their value is the sobriety, the austerity, of the living space they inhabit. it means that they do not simply occupy, visibly, the space they belong in, but have the scope to perform a variety of unforeseen functions which enables them constantly to surprise us anew. this is what makes them precious and elevates them above the level of a common object.« walter benjamin, spain 1932 grischa lichtenbergers new release »spielraum« is the first of three vinyl eps to thematically accompany the 2-part album »la demeure, il y a péril en la demeure«. on »spielraum«, lichtenberger presents the elements introduced on the preceding album in a different context, but without defining them too precisely and breaking them down to only one dimension.

aus music round out 2015 by welcoming shenoda, long term label friend and one time remixer, for his first full length ep. originally hailing from cambridge, shenoda has been on aus radar for some time.

first outing for newly minted glasgow-based label work for love. the inaugural strike comes from none other than timothy j fairplay, the synthesizer warlock known for his involvement in the axis, a loose unit comprising of mutual interests revolving around the studio complex timothy shares with andrew weatherall and his own partner in crimes of the future scott fraser.

12 inch with transparent sleeve, 180g vinyl. first 12inch from the press group from co founder rupert marnie shortinfo: hamburg based label the press group spreads 300 copies of fine, raw and modern house cuts. masala ep is not only the labels first release, but also the debut of press groups co founder rupert marnie. the record brings three tracks for the dancefloor. starting with some dubbed out 115bpm, followed by more peak time friendly material to a melodious track for after hours.

we are happy to announce the third ep on echocord by one of our favorite producers, stephan laubner aka stl. stephan is mostly known from his own very famous label something. he has also been releasing on labels like perlon, sushitech, styrax, echospace and smallville. this new ep message of sound- is the first part of 2, contains 2 original stl tracks and 2 loops. inside out is a beautifull almost ambient like dubby tune, and heavy snow is powerfull dubby house track, perfect for the dancefloor.

dark. loud. immersive. lÄrm, or >the black box< as hungarian clubbers started to call it is most definitely the hottest spot in budapests electronic music scene right now. the club now turned to local house-techno heads to create its first vinyl release with names such as imre kiss, route 8, andras toth or s.olbricht as a mission statement and the result is just like what they imagined: a compilation of 13 varied tracks from classic drum machinery through acidic house to toned-down thumpers which demonstrates the very attitude of lÄrm.

first release comes from giavanni scala. it is a 250 copies limited record with 4 tracks and 2 bonus cuts - worth to check!