nice collabos with argenis brito and pier bucci on the a-side and getting spiritual with damien vandesande (former dop member) on b2. pepe got those teasing latino vocals ... otra could deliver the soundtrack for a shaman session ... made for parties that last a lil longer. hope: classic floating electro. finally, sidharta: pentatonic electronic, ethio-bass-style. enjoy!

nico stojans last release on upon you was a collaboration with the cheapers. before that, he had his debut on uy together with pele. now, the former hip- hop producer, took the streets of spain all by himself and brought back an endotherm tech-house breeze to blow-dry our backstock catalogue and in wich we can preserve our summer memories in- for the cold days ahead. not only wants the namegiving a1 of the uy054 to dancingly dig itself into the sand-beach… eaven the b1 ttitle quiet now is wearing bikini-fashion. for those who like to withdrawel in the winter into steaming halls will be gratified by the remix from hektor. the born mexican which found his way through london into berlin is turning the focal point from quit now into the direction main stage and lets the base drop. for the digital delights in life: nicos track dusty fingers is ready to be downloaded- also a consequent techno-remix from meyerdierks.

they came from the deepest woods of the former udssr!ostblockschlampen, >the bitches from the eastern block< is markus lange and his cohort vanilla, two electro terrorists that have been rocking the boat and kicking in doors across  the nation.>bitches from ostblock< features a whos who of upstart producers including modek, stereofunk..bass bass bass...but you say who??? wir sind die bitches!

müller records, the berlin-based label, has a long and proud tradition of high-quality releases. it also has a strong track record in sniffing out up-and-coming talent - acts like berliner falk romstedt, alias hawkinson. his eps and remixes - check his former eps and remixes on muller records- hadalreadyshownthathewasequallyathome creating techno with a driving groove as he was knocking out strong and detailed synth melodies. now his first lp is being released on müller records. klaf , put succinctly, is an album that picks up the style of hawkinson s previous singles and runs with it. (or: that expands on the style of hawkinson s previous singles.) it s a story written by the dance floor, for the dance floor. hawkinson is processing the experiences and emotions he s had over the past few years both as consumer and dj and really shows us where his roots lie - in techno! the influence of detroit is all over this record and can be heard straight away, with strings, melodies and soulful surfaces drawing you in immediately.

*** limited vinyl copies*** comprised of former members of hercules and love affair, new york citys jessica 6 has been commanding dance floors for years, globetrotting from london to miami, san francisco to santiago, bergen to belgrade, seducing the dancing, sweaty masses with an electrifying blend of disco, soul and r&b.
see the light opens with a classic-in-waiting, the behemoth of a single, >white horse<, that forces you to move like a witch doctor would. >champagne bubbles< is the kind of gritty r&b that isnt afraid to be as angry as it is melancholic, its piano flourishes punctuated with a heavy kick and snare. >prisoner of love<, which bridges electro and freestyle, featuring a soaring vocal melody that finds nomi and guest vocalist antony weaving their voices around each other to a stunning effect.

former member of french duo lownza, lowris develops here his solo project futher. while his first record along with chris carrier received the highest praises, his presence on piemonts remix album, next to jay haze or uner, shows that lowris is gently tracing his own path in the electronic field. the >carambar de toi< ep gathers a collection of generous and warm deep house sonorities. spectral sound new recruit pawas is on remix duties for the title track of this third popcorn release. on his version, pawas blends pads, drums and guitars with a round driving bass. freshly signed on poker flat, is frenchman andrade who offers here a gliding reword of >jackin oz<. the original version is a subtle track structured by a frank bass and a distant sonar.

how the other half lives is a new label run by london-based portuguese dj and producer zntn. the label launches with on rushmore by the deadstock 33s and stopmakingme. the deadstock 33s - uk club legend justin robertson of lionrock and revtone fame, former hacienda resident and prolific producer over the years - combines forces with stopmakingme - the fabric/kill em all resident and bugged out! regular with recent productions on bang gang, codek and moshi moshi - for on rushmore and as you are. this marks their third collaboratory release, after an ep on tigersushi and single on gomma.

nice price deal !!! three international artists offer brand new visions of guillaminos left in the wild, originally part of the whip gymnastix ep. montreals jacques greene from the luckyme crew has just re-drawn radioheads lotus flower. now he turns guillaminos left in the wild into a refined, sideral analogue sounding slow acid jam. icans esteban adame, linked to underground resistance, galaxy 2 galaxy, and to carl craigs planet e label, translates left in the wild into avid tech-house. certification mark: detroit to los angeles. and finally, from guadalajara, mexico, pepepe is the leader of los amparito and former classmate of guillamino at red bull music academy.

recorded over the past three years, across the creative trinity of berlin, brooklyn and the sleepy hollow town of hamilton, near niagara falls in ontario, canada, new looks self-titled debut album is a feverishly anticipated affair. the canadian future pop duo and real life couple, sarah ruba and adam pavao have an undeniable creative synergy, combining the stunning, synth-playing chanteuse and former model, 25-year-old ruba (previously shot by the likes of cult fashion provocateur bruce weber) and multi-instrumentalist, 31-year-old producer pavao. there is a confidence and wit to their songwriting, coupled with cosmic tweaks and soft synths underpinning their future pop aesthetic. its controlled yet wistful pop perfectionism.
including code for free download of this album.

after gunnar stillers latest release- the upon you 050- had been served together with marcus meinhardt, wich grew on quite a few dancefloors to a club hit, everyone is of course curious to know what he will put on the dancing feet next. the a1 title >way to wollongong< has been inspired by his australia-tour last year and is tying smoothly on to the agility of his former releases. >antipodians< on side b1 is therefore taking more time for the housework and is sprouting his introspectively chords through the bush of the outback. the remixes are coming from our upon you shooting star marcus gehring who adopted to wollongong and timid boy who is doing the digital exclusive remix.

terrence parker presents music works volume # 3 (catalog pmw003)this is a special 3 track ep personally compiled by legendary detroit producer & dj terrence parker. the a-side features a classic tp remix from his former intangible records label entitled >secret fantasy< by james sims. the b-side features a funky house swing track never release on vinyl by hot new producer dj mo reese (a former detroit resident who now lives in the us city of cincinnati). also featured on the b-side is another jazz-house fusion track entitled >love 4 sale< by dj leandre of paris, france (the man who brought you soul juice). all 3 of these tracks have been specially re-edited by terrence parker in august of 2011 for this vinyl release. for fans who like tps classic 1990s sound, these tracks are guaranteed to light up the dance floor!

ten months after vidabs last output, we are back with the debut solo release of our good friend tomas svensson. some may know him as a half of berlin duo subbroomassociation, or as the former live drummer of >schulz & söhne<. tomas started his interest in techno/house during his studies of jazz drums and piano at the udk in berlin, and ended up building his own studio to realize his vision of sound using mostly analog equipment. the swedish native delivers here two tracks that fit perfect the mood of his home country with its huge forests, clear lakes, and wide landscapes. swedish techno with with a detroit soul. enjoy!

>candy red / hungry horse< is dro careys debut release for hum + buzz. this exciting newcomer from sydney has already made quite an impression, he was named as one of the top ten producers to watch in 2011 by fact magazine and has already collaborated with the former roll deep member trim. dro careys extraordinary music assimilates everything from classic techno and house to rnb, rap, juke and grime, to produce a peculiar skewed aesthetic. on side a, >candy red< places hypnotic other worldly vocals with interlocking melodies, stuttering percussion and subtle bass drops. on the other side, >hungry horse< begins by deploying a haunted female vocal, before morphing into snatches of different fragmented samples and frantic kicks and snares, for an intense narcotic affair.

presenting the >cant buy love ep<, wolf + lamb records invite you to enter the visceral world of aquarius heaven. a rhapsody of sonic flow both rough and smooth with heavy doses of sleaze and deviant, lust-filled rap, the aquarius heaven experience is nothing short of electrifying. when brian brewster met dop in paris, 2005, the former reggae, dancehall and hip- hop singer was to undergo an electronic rebirth. during the hours of studio lock-up that followed, tapping into a wealth of musical influences, the arresting sound of aquarius heaven was born. after the outstanding debut >7 days ep< on circus company caught the attention of gadi mizrahi of wolf + lamb whilst in berlin (where brewster is now based), it wasnt long before the label made aquarius part of the crew and the >cant buy love ep< was brought to light. a heady mix of sexually charged house funk, a-side >cant buy love< bumps and grinds down a bassline made of rubber with the heavy depth of brewsters vocals in the driving seat. playful and bold with singer dani sicilianos yearning interruptions, the mood is a twisted fusion of love and filth. already a staple in the sets of soul clap and wolf + lamb, >cant buy love< has all the markings of a cult record in the sex music hall of fame

golden earring have been together since 1961 and the current line-up includes two founding members george kooymans (vocals and guitar) and rinus gerritsen (bass, keyboard) along with barry hay (vocals, guitar, flute and saxophone) a member since 1968 and cesar zuiderwijk (drums) a member since 1970.
they have had over 40 hits and 30 albums, many achieving either gold or platinum status in their home country, the netherlands. they are best known for their 1973 hit single >radar love< and their 1982 single >twilight zone<.
the album >contraband< was originally released in 1976. its the first album that features the former cuby and the blizzards blues guitarist eelco gelling which makes it a very guitar orientated album.

tommy walker 3 has been hiding for a while now, after releasing a slew of material in 2008 (including a release on the sadly defunct dissident). now hes back with >dance music clubbing<, and with a name like this youd probably expect this ep to either be a bit off the wall, or unintentionally awful. we are glad to say it fits into the former category, offering an ep of colourful elastic space disco mixed with a more classic vibe. opener >disconnected< sets the tone with its 80s, verging on hair metal guitar riffs. >mwj1< impresses with its almost seinfeld-esque slap bass, and synth piano stabs while >errational< is characterised by its wonky synth melody and spaced-out laser gurgles. finally >v brains< melds driving live bass with huge slabs of cosmic squelch. if you like your disco fierce, this will definitely be worth a look

crimecity disco is back! this time with a fantastic debut ep signed nils w, former jazz drummer located in the northern highlands of sweden. comes with a fresh artwork thats originally made by simon persson. the a side, nickel n dime, is a percussive track with jazzy elements that fits its purpose both on the dancefloor and for relaxed home listening. on the flipside it gets spaced out with bladerunner soul, a slow, hypnotic stomper that works great on the dancefloor. crimecity disco is a diy house-label based in berlin, with the heart in malmö, sweden. vinyl only

dust science is proud to present the second release from dadavistic orchestra, a collaboration between the black dog and 3 former members of fellow electronic pioneers the psychick warriors of gaia. dadavistic orchestras first release, >dokument .01<, showcased the two groups love for dadaism and all that it inspired. dokument .02 continues with this theme. where the first release was a double a-side of ambient electronic drone, dokument .02 is a six track album of beatless but very high impact electronics. each track weighs in at around 11 minutes of evolving, warm, and affecting analogue deepness. endlessly fascinating and continuously stimulating, these pieces are long, and yet highly economical.

eli escobar makes his wurst debut with former hercules & love affair diva nomi ruiz in tow... early dj support comes from the revenge, king britt, unabombers, slow hands (wolf+lamb), sinden, rob mello, mustang, and sasse

vinyl only!! styrax records presents the last part from the serie >in loving memory<. the release come with an artwork of james marsh, former best known for collaborating with the seminal 80s band talk talk, producing all their iconic album covers. the folder is used for the acceptance of all >in loving memory< parts 1-4. as bonus the special 1 (2x12inch vinyl) with rare and classic tracks from ron trent, larry heard, herbert, isolée, reggie dokes and dj qu

alison moyet started her career in 1982, at the age of 21, when she formed the electropop duo yazoo with former depeche mode member vince clarke. yazoo scored several hits and recorded two albums. however, in 1983 moyet and clarke decided to disband yazoo.in 1984, moyet released her debut solo album alf (titled after her punk-era nickname). the record became a huge hit and spawned three international hit singles: love resurrection , invisible and all cried out .

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

lory ds idiosyncratic take on techno is an all-analogue assault on the senses, a soundtrack to the end of the world punctured by shards of acid and twisted metal soundscapes. a john carpenter for the rave generation, so to speak. the enigmatic lory is something of a legend in his native city of rome, where the former dmc champion was responsible for introducing his compatriots the sounds of techno, acid and hardcore with 5.000 strong raves featuring ritchie hawtin, underground resistance, joey beltram and lfo. his label sounds never seen was the soundtrack to these raves – an industrial yet sometimes beautiful vision of techno where drexciya, frankie bones and spk jammed in the roman sewers.

clandestine techno/house imprint, meanwhile records reveals a one-off opus from two highly respected techno producers, niels luinenberg (delta funktionen) and samuel van dijk (mohlao). the deeply mystical >inward content< session represents the leuwarden sound of their native north holland (also former home to another master of hypnotic repetition ((of the graphic type)), m.c. escher) with an elegant, classically informed and deeply refined brand of 4/4 also identified on celebrated 12inches for ann aimee and delsin. the albums six tracks use an economical production palette, but we wouldnt call them minimal. the emphasis is on subtly monotone melodic shades, from the rippling black masses of bass which power each track, to the bluest hued pads and unfathomably expansive atmospheres which lend them their spectral grace. listening to this album is almost a mystical experience, like hearing the results of a seance conducted in low-lit surroundings calling upon the spirits of basic channel, convextion and the black dog circa 1995. >inward content< took over two years to assemble and techno connoisseurs can clearly discern why. recommended!

oddstream, a multi-day festival of radical communication and multimedia will take place between the 1st and 5th of june 2011 in and around the vasim, a former industrial factory in nijmegen. the festival consists among others of exhibitions, multimedia installations, debates, lectures, art performances, music and film. there will be three clubnights and some of the perfoming artists are featured on this double lp, including digital audiofiles. coloured marbled vinyl. artists: applescal, grimm limbo, coco bryce & jon lemmon, stagga, kubus, t.raumschmiere, alec empire, rude 66 & sensory overload. shipwrec records is on a roll!

wild rumpus is bitches brew head honcho colleen cosmo murphy (cosmodelica / classic album sundays) and former captain beefheart axeman and jeff buckley collaborator gary lucas. with wild rumpus they bring together seemingly contradictory sounds such as disco, rock, surf music, blues, dub and country while enlisting some extraordinary talent along the way. his latest effort is the most indulgent wild rumpus song yet and is somewhat of a cross between ashra temple and giorgio moroder clocking in at an epic 12 minutes. the remix is courtesy of mudd and has balearic classic written all over it. the single also includes an instrumental version of >tikkety-boo< which is a preview to the vocal version with lambchops kurt wagner which will be featured on the album.

in a time where we have seen a full through back to the sound of the 90s where almost every new record sounds exactly like it was made back in the day. its so refreshing to have producers like martin tc around. hailing from montevideo uruguay, former member of the now defunct monoblock project martin tc proves again that its all about the cutting edge of modern funkyness. delivering a ultra funky, jazz injected techno bomb of an ep. we are proud to present martin tcs first solo project and most definitely not his last. in situ on side a is an exploration in chicago style jack combined with a keen sense latin groove and definitely is the money ticket, a sure shot bomb, a burner, a floor filler, a wmd, explosive, techno poetry in motion… if i do say so… side b continues with the funkyness of bukle but takes in further into a more challenging up tempo realm that can go either way in a house or techno set. al fin y al cabo and vice versa are an excellent reminder that techno jazz is still here and that the swing will never die.

blackest ever black returns for 2011 with a new ep of crushing, sensuous darkwave pop from tropic of cancer follow up to the two much-loved 10inchs on downwards, >the dull age< and >be brave< tropic of cancer is the la-based duo of camella lobo and juan mendez. mendez is best known as silent servant, venerable techno producer, former cytrax boss and core member of the sandwell district collective. with lobo he makes raw, visceral music in the loose tradition of minimal synth, post-punk, industrial and goth, produced with authority and a supremely evolved grasp of spatial arrangement.

when two highly experienced producers and djs like guido schneider and jens bond join forces you can guarantee that fans of electronic dance music will go weak at the knees. no wonder also, that their previous collaborations have always been extremely well recieved. indeed, their dubut release >oh my buffer< from 2004 can still be found residing in many record boxes around the world. after their recent exclusive release >getting sleepy< on highgrade, the berlin label now eagerly awaits the next edition from the super duo. the two tracks >bob & curly< and >out of sight< clearly showcase the rhythmic abilities of former drummer jens bond with crisp beats that get straight to the point. coupled with the ability of guido schneider to create subtle arrangements with original compositions and a sophisticated sound palette, the result is a densely atmospheric work. the tracks travel a path through warm rhythms and psychedelic vocals to the heart of the musical jungle.

the latest bomb from the trunkfunk records arsenal, march of no coincidence, comes courtesy of swedish artist collective uniforms for the dedicated. their multi-faceted multi-media output is a playground of fashion design, film, art and music, with the aim of fostering interplay through shared collections. >march of no coincidence< is no exception, providing the inspiration for their brand new single, their latest fashion collection, and the cutting-edge video that unites the two. jonas rathsman of stuffa and nils krogh of genius of time are at the production controls of >march of no coincidence<, in collaboration with maria nordström, former lead singer of the zeigeist…

the italian disco producer has previously appearing playing bass alongside the heels of love (tirk) but turns out a spectacular solo summer burner with sparkling vocals from miss bee. ray mang (dfa, noid) turns up the heat a notch delivering a slow pop groover that shuffles and slips through a well crafted boogie beat underpinned with a grinding baseline. already receiving early support from bill brewster and many of the usual disco mafia. lithuanian super produce mario basanov (future classics, under the shade) further enhances the summer vibe with a glistening and warm house rework. perfect for poolside antics. the original retains the growling bass line which seems to constantly build and build. miss bee (former outings alongside toby tobias) laces delicate vocal which juxtapose the track perfectly. last but my no means least is a dance floor bomb, courtesy of bonar bradberry (needwant, under the shade) who remixes the original panzerotti track into an epic that will shift even the most stubborn of head nodders

hummingbirds 2nd release will be provided by chilean born artists, andres bucci (and yes, brother to pierre bucci). andres >unity hood ep< provides 3 works from the former visual artist, each track capturing the unique style and flavor that oozes funk and personality. remix privileges go to alexi delano (plus 8, drumcode) who turns up the pace on soul thing and punches a solid techno groove.

12repress of former 10. no recut - 1996 rhythm & sound production

boys and diamonds is unmistakably a pop album but also one that comfortably fits in with kompakts long-standing lineage of genre-refracting releases. you will be hard up find another record that cohesively brings to mind siouxsie rubbing elbows with shabba ranks, giorgio moroder sipping daiquiris in bali, desmond dekker envisioned through skittering footwork, tom tom club sitting in with congotronics, even early madonna produced by chris and cosey. unlikely as all of that sounds, rainbow arabia makes it sound easy. mostly recorded at their home studio in echo park, muppet palace, boys and diamonds was written and produced by the couple with help from their friends in los angeles and beyond. drummer/producer extraordinaire butchy fuego (pit er pat, boredoms, mia) contributes arrangements and beats in places, and icy demons dylan ryan plays on the percussion-heavy island shuffle nothin gonna be undone . the album was mixed at the wonderful hobby shop studios in la by mudrock, who also adds some final production touches on the record. the 11 new songs on the album, were also made possible by the encouragement of peers/heroes in la like former ghosts, fool s gold, secret circuit, abe vigoda, and part time punks dj crew. outside of their hometown, they also found support and inspiration from kindred spirits like pictureplane, spoek mathambo, as well as their new home, the ever-illustrious kompakt

former paper recordings 041 re-mastered from 1999!

miguel is a new man on the block from czech republic, playing techno along with progressive and anything with a groove. here he presents a great idea along with sky flowers, 2 very sexy slower techno tracks that ooze quality. to accompany this great idea of tracks yin yang asked 2 of its more established remixers - mikatech (dj mika) from the former yugoslavia, well known for his hard groove tracks, mika is now making a huge name for himself with a slower but very sexy techno sound. vincent mallvile the parisian that does not hold no punches. french techno, yes please! vinny boy has also done the deeds with his remix. again another excellent package of techno from yin yang. will fit in any techno djs collection. be it from warm up to end of set (if you play the slower sound of tech). played by cristian varela, pedro delgardo, paco osuna, anderson noise, jermome baker, trevor rockliffe, lars klein, wyrus, scott project, dj felipe, mark sherry, ruslan mays, vortechtral, reaky, dastin, roman zawodny + lots more!

dokument .01 features two tracks of beatless inner city industrial ambient. >strung valve checkout< is a gorgeous 11 minute sequence of piano-fuelled drones. >dada fish sticks< is equally affecting, a lulling industrial classical mesh of sound with hints of melody. what makes this release particularly special is the combination of talents behind the music. dadavistic orchestra is a collaboration between the black dog and 3 former members of the psychick warriors of gaia. both are recognised innovators in electronic music who have been hugely influential and popular throughout their careers. the two groups have been close for many years, and their musical collaboration has evolved over the last year, with dokument 1 being just the first work to be released.

recorded in los angeles from the end of 2009 and into 2010, >everything in between< is the new album from no age, the duo of dean spunt and randy randall. they emerged from former band wives in 2005, to become no age, worldwide glowing talismans for the diy art-punk scene in la, now famously known as having its epicenter at the smell, a clubhouse where art-life/music-life welded and inspired a creative movement and attitude which has fertilized a purple patch of likeminded punkers and artists around the globe.
deluxe lp package with 48-page 12 inch booklet and download coupon for mp3s of the entire album.

nile delta is dancefloor wizard joel dickson, former member of riot in belgium and current member of cutters dynamic-duo, voltage. having spent the past year neck-deep in other peoples music – it was only a matter of time before this, nile deltas debut ep emerged, shimmering, from the water. channel sounds like a late 70s house party. except the house is actually a warehouse and the late 70s are actually the early 90s. an almost paradoxical blend of filtered piano stabs, party whistles, endless delays, a squelching acid lead, horns, bendy-breakdowns, you name it. channel sounds like moodymann at his rawkus best. no party will be complete without this house gem. all this on the flip, sees cut copy bassist ben browning provide an otherworldly vocal hook over nile deltas inescapable rhythm. and the crawling baseline will have your hips doing obscene things. guaranteed. remixes include longtime favourites chicken lips, who take their invincible track record on an italian holiday – and tornado wallace who takes us deep, deep into the night.

12 inch repress of former 10 inch. no recut - 1996 rhythm & sound production

first on decks.de !! >when you dont have a single home, the no man s land of being in transit can be strangely comforting.< heimwehg is a mixture of the german word heimweh (aching for home) and heimweg (the way home). these two words represent the sound of hannes smiths first own release. hannes, born in the former german communist area in 1986, lived in reykjavik for the past two years and wrote this ep about the way back home to germany.

supported by: moodymann, benji b (radio 1), danny krivit, dj sneak, daz-i-kue, unabombers, crazy p, makossa (g-stone), simon harrison (basic soul radio), chris coco, jose padilla!!! finally, leeds born dj/ producer dan ward aka negghead presents the long awaited 2nd single from his blissfully souled out debut album >scrambled negg<. >shifting sands<, vocalized by former nightmares on wax chanteuse chyna b., is surely the key track on >scrambled negg<, oozing sheer class & bringing you xtra smooth r&b vibes of a special kind, nicely layed out over a wicked (and at the same time ultra slick) beat that many other producers of decent >now music< on a club tip would definitely kill for. and as if that wasnt nice enough, wax on records proudly presents their very own >flying dutchmen<: ridiculously talented the planty herbs from tilburg/the netherlands, on the remix!! special backstock !!!

the long term, super-productive story of class-act producers phonique and tigerskin continues with the next installment on ladies & gentlemen. over 4 tracks (and one more digital bonus) the pair explore their passionate, freaky and funky sides in this, perhaps the most functional release on the label yet! phonique throws us two hot ones with sandman and longdrink. the former skips through tripping, tooly and percussive territories while the latter goes all out with addictive rolling bass and hedonistic synth passages. marrying an old-school flavour with high-end, modern moments, phoniques side of this unmissable 12inch is just as strong as his legendary dj sets! tigerskin then takes centre stage with loop back in time and tonys riff. >in time< grows from a rolling drum array into a surging disco fueled killer, that whisks us away to a brighter age with its soaring strings!

steve laviers motivators collective return with their second release on the excellent here and now recordings! following on from the success of the first 12 (which included jobu being licensed to the legendary jazz bizniz compilation series and a remix by reverso 68) these new tracks continue in the vein of raw, live, polyrhythmic grooves. on the a-side, boosters on is a driving energy-packed track with the former manu dibango rhythm section of noel ekwabi and conti bilong being impressively complemented by yam whos des morgan on congas and bongos. keys are provided by afrika mhkinse (who played with the late great miriam makeba) and faze actions multi-talented rob lee. trombone is laid down by tony trombony hayden who has played with numerous acts including quantic soul orchestra. last but by no means least, vocals come courtesy of hannah khemoh who has most recently been touring as backing vocalist for the incomparable grace jones! on the flip, r2 is a laid-back improvised afro-jazz session, with the musicians laying down some serious feel-good sounds. all this produced by rob lee in the faze action studio.

nice price deal !!! antennae international present >all the engines< from chicago producers josh werner (former partner of dj sneak on strictly rhythm, force inc. & relief records) & steve hitchell (of echospace) with their long running collaborative project. a modern look at the jak track aesthetic, the original mix melds boomin 808 and crispy hats with a slippery, funked up bassline while the flip tamps down the bpms to a swingin 116 and amps the analog machine funk in the sleazy turbine mixx. the release rounds out with the atmospheric soundscape of >retrofit< drenched in reverb and subterranean bottom.

with >pergamon / 1979< blackisbeautiful is releasing their second single on 200 records. pergamon is a wonderful dreamy epic work with strings and a gorgeous piano. colognes new talent henson has done a great remixes of this track. 1979 is a funkier track, which reminds us on former metro area tracks. >vesica piscis< and >epiphanie< show two facets of the colourful blackisbeautiful sound spectrum.

this summer, marc antona introduces a brand new label: dissonant. marc turns his efforts to a new platform for solo productions and collaborations. having honed his talents on records for mobilee, highgrade, micro-fibres (his former label) and more, marc uses this first release as an occasion to show what hes got: tight, percussive, spirit-full music that dives deep, without ever losing technos innovative lines and motorik intensity.>rootz< sets the tone with an agile, high-stepping groove full of bells and smooth but very effective drums, the sparkling high end contrasts with an almost overwhelming sub-bass throb.

debut half machine single, >sunset blvd<. featuring remixes from fryars, popular computer (kitsune) and triangles (which is shitdisco producer and former clor guitarist luke smiths new remix name).

the vinyl a side of release no.002 is brought by one of the label owners himself. alex niggemann. jewels is a track that gives you the sensation or maybe a vague feeling that something wild is going to happen. alex niggemann builds up the tention slowly. with a deep beat and some ethnical vocals he combines the secrets of an ancient world with the nowadays club scene. the warm toned percussions groove at a pace that definitely makes you move your feet, then your hips follow until your whole body moves to the rythmn. with lots of athmospheric details alex niggemann has created an audio piece to start perfect open air dj sets with. listening closely to it one can determine bells, street noises, sounds of goats or sheeps and a crowd talking. these elements are floating timelessly and combine into a hypnotic wave of sounds. to create a striking dynamic the producer has used calmness within intense passages. but the slightly more suble moments soon open up and harmonic string chords form into the arrangement which are eclapsing in the vocal hook line, one can barely not memorize. after former releases at labels such as hi-freaks and kindisch the recenty formed soulfooled is proud to present this munich dj and producer team with a staggering new track, findling & lihab created a deephouse mix with ol times combining smooth vocals with raw edgy chords.