femen is the second ep from hound scales on fifth wall, the brooklyn imprint he runs with divvorce. a dedication to the powerful women that have sculpted his life, the release sees the artist setting out to create the story of their impact on him by distilling these and other major influences into a techno format. the result is two originals blending amen-style jungle rhythms with collapsed industrial squeals, each with its own sense of beauty clawing upwards towards the surface.on the remix front, japanese producer and 10 label head honcho yuji kondo delivers an incredibly complex, layered interpretation of *a clique of tough women*, while mira and opal tapes affiliate bleaching agent pits the elegiac chords of the original *throated* against a repeated, mangled vocal motif, imbuing the remix with nostalgia while remaining an effective dancefloor instrument.
support includes marcel dettmann, norman nodge, sunil sharpe,tommy four seven, perc, and, forward strategy group, sigha, darko esser, mosca, shadow dancer, and sinden.

glasgows tribal pulse imprint pushes forward this september with its second release, cosmos, by deepfunk & acidulant, backed with a boom merchant remix.

poker flat recordings has long held a talismanic role within the house and techno underground - responsible for countless classic moments and pursuing a vision that propels the scene ever forward. here, dutch dj and producer wouter de moor continues this rich tradition, dropping an essential release for steve bugs ever-important imprint. the lectures ep features the words and wisdom of the ultimate djs dj and king of the underground - theo parrish.

comes on nice chunky 180grams vinyl! september, back to school again. in one side one of our favourite house artists from paris: le loup. cant stop is a funky and solid uptempo banger and cherish pauses the bpms blowing our mind out to another world showing how versatile can le loup be doing house music. on the other side one of our favourite newcomer from holland: junktion. smooth talking and lazy grind tracks are simply straight forward house music, hedonist and actual, but with some classic tricks that reminds us, in some way, to old legends.

follow up zu mieuxs neufant ep (released im juni 2013) mit neuinterpretationen von we sink (athen), sekuoia (kopenhagen), kelpe (london) und hade (köln). mit extrem clubtauglichen, von uk-garage und bass beeinflussten uptempo-remixen von we sink (symbols / upmyalley) und hade (mpm) auf der einen seite und rockenden mid/downtempo remixen von kelpe (drut / svetlana industries) und sekuoia (upmyalley / pmc) auf der anderen, macht das kölner label wieder einmal deutlich, warum das attribut *forward-thinking* immer wieder fällt, sobald von upmyalley gesprochen wird. weit vorne. wer disclosure, shlohmo oder ähnliches mag, sollte hier reinhören!

since 1999 teebees subtitles music label has been an outlet for his own creative endeavours and helped spark the careers of many forward thinking producers including noisia, spor, phace, break and ulterior motive to name a few. with his labels first ever artist compilation *sine language* delivers 26 exclusive tracks from some of d&b most talented and diverse producers.

ahead of the bluredism full length lp, *beautiful ugly collection*, set to drop via teng in october, blured delivers the *life & bad girls* single this september, comprising two original house cuts. cardiff based producer, bradley albertides, releases music under the titles blured and bluredism, delivering forward-thinking house and techno, full of grit and delicate intricacies.

after a long break and quite a few releases on other labels including parquet rec, natura viva and diametral oliver finally relaunches his label maschine with two new tracks in transit and planck density while in transit is a straight-forward big-room piece of techno planck density is pumping dark and mysterious. this ep is completed by a remix from dutch michiel van eekhout aka microvibez.

in september 2010, blame one hit j57 up via twitter when he heard that the legendary nyc record store and hip-hop cultural icon fat beats was closing its doors, knowing that is where j57 worked, to tell him he was sorry to hear the sad news. they immediately clicked and linked up for a project. fast-forward to 2013 and they give you the *walk in the sun* lp.
pressing on orange-red coloured & marbled vinyl, includes code for mp3 download of the full album.

the mysterious local artist debuts with four tracks of raw forward thinking house and techno on proibito - the new york based label run by anthony naples (mr saturday night, rubadub, trilogy tapes)

ltd yellow vinyl 2013 repress !!!
the title track tin of worms showcases crisp, tight linear drum programming a ribcage shaking sub base & supernatural sounding synth sounds which build & drop in a question & answer format over its 8 minute cycle displaying the original principles of minimal techno alongside forward thinking sound design.
for the flip side we proudly introduce westway which is original baby ford material written on the eve of the millennium, recorded on fordÆs now defunkt hardware set up and mastered from dat. this track conjours images of smoky late night jazz clubs with its smooth intermittent piano chords & strings that seem to float in an out of the mix like the warm breeze on a long summers evening set starter, nightclub techno lesson, afterparty showpiece the choice is yours!

different sides of the sun will be released on 2nd september 2013 on hot creations / ffrr / warners. recorded between london and los angeles and featuring guest vocals from kenny glasgow (art department), anabel englund, roisin murphy and s.y.f (cedric from azari & iiis starving yet full artist name), plus keyboards from mk on detroit, different sides of the sun is set to cement the groups reputation as one of the most exciting and ambitious in electronic music

mike shannon has revived cynosure recordings after a two year hibernation, and its revenge has come with a focus on mikes solo productions and collaborations. reset, bleep puts the labels catalogue back at 000 and begins to count backwards to where its roots began

r&s is delighted to welcome alex smoke into the fold with his transfixing new single *dust*. one of the most accomplished and forward thinking artists in electronic music, alex smoke can always be replied upon to push the boundaries, and *dust* is no exception, combining his exquisite synth chords with cavernous dubbed out drum programming and his heartfelt, mesmeric vocals.

eshu records returns with another various artists ep. 4 tracks by aepiel, hakimonu, albert van abbe & counterpart, ranging from ambient to more straight forward techno. limited to 450 copies, all handnumbered.

slams new three track single flawlessly encaptures the modern drumcode sound. movement trundles forward with snare rolls and funky percussion. the synth line keeps the funky groove rolling along until the snare roll break where it then crescendos effortlessly back into the track. the realms synth line weaves in and out of the beat, filtering up and down to create intensity before unleashing itself into aural pleasure. irrational numbers takes an unusual rhythmic synth pattern and creates a groove that will make the dance floor shuffle. layered with pads, the track uses depth to create a distinctive character

cam consequences new label, etcht records is sure to be a continuation of whats already begun for this exciting producer. theres an intellectual curiosity that questions and opposes what we should expect in these anticipated debut tracks. its that sense of the unknown that makes this an exciting, inquisitorial listen. mclaren presents questions. theres a sense of reaching in the juxtaposition or conflict between melodic gentleness and the force of the unknown that first butts heads in, lyon, where we are shaken awake and innocently marched forward, only to be left dangling at the edge. it is that sudden cessation, the technique of knowing when to stop that leaves you with an inexplicable yearning for more...

ikonika is one of the outstanding producers of her generation. her 2008 debut >please< (hyperdub), announced a forward thinking, highly melodic, twisted take on uk underground dance music. after further singles for planet mu and hyperdub, she went on to release one of the best albums of 2010 ‘contact, love, want, have’, receiving glowing reviews from the guardian, bbc, nme, fact, resident advisor, pitchfork among many more. her remix projects have included interpol, caribou, cubic zirconia and dj mujava.

welcome to neo baile, a new take on the traditional sounds and aesthetics of brazils baile funk (or funk carioca) that challenges the established order to create something new, exciting and forward thinking. mr bongo is extremely proud to present the sound of neo baile compilation lp, taking tracks from the album (mrbcd114). featuring 6 unreleased and exclusive tracks from worldwide producers that re-interpret the love-it-or-hate-it brazilian baile funk sound. the compilation has been put together by two of the movements most knowledgeable players: sao paulo-based funk na caixa aka renato martins and london-based sean casey aka bumps, founder of club popozuda.

special nice price action - 3rd release of copenhagen based aeaoeaa is a split ep composed and produced by artists philip nicolai flindt and emil alenius boserup. tenant delivers a sample based dusty house track. with a strong vintage-sound and an on-going chord-theme, tenant has strong references to classical techno/house and at the same time modern discofied beats. lager enters a darker universe with a straight forward beat and a noizy detuned chordtheme. straigh arrangement with an exploding bass figure. lager earns it dues in the deep frequencies

darlyns second appearance on mos ferry meanders between techno, house and a little bit of funk. the morning after is a minimalistic techno weapon, straight forward with no frills. with stag party the frenchman switches to a bouncing house groove, that feels powerful and self-confident.and finally, my command creates a warm and deep mood, just perfect for the morning hours and you never go wrong with a funky guitar lick.

glasgow based imprint tribal pulse launches this july with temujin by boom merchant, backed with a remix from pole folder. boom merchant was born in ireland, raised in spain and now resides in glasgow, the hometown of tribal pulse. merchant grew up on a diet of detroit techno, house and generally futuristic forward thinking sounds, which is evidently apparent in his own productions. tribal pulse therefore is a fitting home for this new release, as the label sets out to deliver deep, pulsating electronic rhythms designed for the dance floor.

1st pressing of 500 copies in limited embossed sleeve & 180g vinyl! bubbling with melodic intention julians foundation of deep bass drives us all forward in repetitions that hold fast in our minds & memories.

the british columbia based label silent season properly issue pacifica, the fourth studio lp from compatriot jordan sauer ka segue - an album that seems destined to become this year s voices from the lake. released originally in a highly limited cdr pressing earlier this year, pacifica now arrives in a deluxe 2lp format that really does the vivid cover art justice! adopting a pace that is immediately soothing, pacificas nine tracks are made all the more welcoming by the rich sense of melody that floats throughout, ensuring that the album has a sense of consistency that rewards the senses many times over.

cover: hiss : 1292 - aetherius society epit was all unplanned : the duo even got its name after this first record got its mastering. hiss : 1292?s aetherius society ep is a powerful and passionate statement. the creative frenzy of two talented producers - one from switzerland 12?, the other one from the parisian suburbs 92? - stuck together in a studio in geneva, just a couple meters away from the roaring noise of a construction site. they ve been putting computers out of the picture, jamming on their machines, synths and effects, and thus creating both forward-thinking and retrofuturistic pieces of techno, with that special instant classic feel.

in 2011, we begin to think about doing a record label. we had been following somaticae for some time and at this moment he was playing some art & punk gigs with a furious live of electronic improv, on the edge between hypnosis and noise. two of these sessions became our second release, *dressed like a bubblegum*, raising the interest of people like surgeon, perc, and peter van hoesen , his remix for mondkopfs *ease your pain* receiving praise from ancient methods as well as labels downwards and avian. but somaticae had already moved forward, and in a matter of a few weeks, he was sending us what quickly and easily took shape as *catharsis*, a ten track piece which is to be the first album release on in paradisum.

vinyl only! three strong and solid techno cuts delivered here. simon haydo is pushing things forward whilst keeping the old-school aesthetics in mind.

beach mode (keep it simple) is the perfect snapshot of ikonikas new album aerotropolis. it is also her first vocal track, graced with the voice of *one to watch*, jessy lanza. beach mode combines sunny salsa-like chords and claves, inspired by latin freestyle dance music from the 80s, with jessys vocals cutting in over some soaring rough synths. it is a refreshingly straight forward and sensual piece of pop dance. side b starts with a dub mix for all the vocal haters, while the percapella version breaks it down into a syncopated drum track and a slightly dubbed take on the vocals, giving it a tracky and colder toughness reminiscent of early chicago house music. get into beach mode.

hodge is a man of truly well rounded talents - creating infectious melody laden deep house with outboxx, across to his own weighty bruk-techno movers for the likes of deadplate records, to his recent truly forward-thinking collaboration with the ever inspirational pev.

early support from jeff mills! we have been looking forward to this release for a while now and we are happy to share this amazing ep with you. swedish futurist staffan linzatti has joined ranks with balans and how!

the corner was listening to the streets and answered by finally releasing this monster by fred p. splitting particles is a forward thinking futuristic techno stormer with unrelentless tension as we move through textures of techno this ep further moves to the deepest darkest movements in music to inspired improv-jazz keys ... the corner sees this as a very inspiring record and is proud to be releasing it... note must play loud!

2013 sees the release of norwegian disco viking rune linbaeks latest long player, on his drum island label. its his first album since the 2000 release (sondag) on paper recordings repap offshoot. last years single wonder feat kurt maloo on the label was a day one sell out here at all ears and marked a significant maturing of runes trademark sound. the influence of norway on the worlds forward thinking disco scene & beyond is more than evident, with countrymen like todd terje, prins thomas and hans peter lindstrom all leading the charge for years now. the creative cauldron of the infamous club in a public toilet skansen has much to answer for! krasava is a very much vocal led project, with a cast of featured vocalists which includes norwegian popstar anneli drecker alongside recent collaborator Øyvind blikstad. the album is steeped in norwegian folklore, visually and musically and the gentle lilt of the norse/balearic sound, sits comfortably alongside more cosmic flavours, rock and beautifully crafted pop.

180gram vinyl-only, limited to 225 copies! grounded in humanity are back with havantepes take on the next chapter in the story. human cloning is finally achieved with the first perfect model - the prototype. >+ -< takes us on an energetic technoid ride in the evolution of this clone. >memory implant< and >gender determination< are obvious steps towards the shaping of this model, moving forward on a scientific and philosophic way accompanied by a dubby atmosphere. the future is looking bright.....for now.

stellar om sources new album, joy one mile, marks a certain and spirited departure into worlds unknown. a faithful leap into the infinite beat, joy one mile is the most forward-reaching effort by stellar om source yet.
double 12 inch vinyl plus mp3 download code for the full album and a bonus remix by kassem mosse.

cadenza is always committed to bringing new artists and more abstract dance sounds to the forefront, and eduardo de la calles cadenza debut is a terrific example of the forward thinking, musical vision of the label.

andres zaccos very own greener imprint is back with a brand new 12 inch release. as you can already tell from the labels frequency in output (the last 12 inch, andres zacco & franco cinellis the secret mission ep came out in may 2011), greener places its primary focus on quality, not quantity. for this fourth outing, greener is glad to welcome j.c. – a young, up-andcoming producer from madrid, who presents here his personal take on techno. both titles on the m-theory ep put forward a fine mixture of unyielding, grounding rhythmic structures and mesmerizing synths, building into grand momentums.

a heavy lead rhythm provides the foundation from which spiralling elements project. they coruscate, pulse with light and collapse inwards, until just the echoes of dub2 are left. rising from these depths, the sharpness of distribution theorys crisp hi-hats and snapping claps provide forward momentum to a series of stabs. the house element.
beginning as a mystery but ending as a certainty, the ethereal theme that opens untitled document gives way as it increases velocity, shaking and rattling under the strain. the apex. hands reach, seeking, the elusive moment has already passed, all left is pure. bliss. circumflex kicks hard, a final statement of intent. powerful. corrosive. this is late night techno, played over a system on which the squelching acid-lines converge within the mind. the body jacks.

zeitgeber is a german word that, loosely translated, means synchronizer. its also the new project of electric deluxe head speedy j and stroboscopic artefacts boss lucy. both artists make some of the most forward-thinking techno around, but zeitgeber sees them pushing together even further into uncharted territories.

repress 2013 !!the second release from geography records is the debut solo ep by the very talented julius steinhoff of smallville records. steinhoff sets a beautiful atmospheric mood throughout the eps three tracks. starting of with the warm and vibrant >mischief of one and another<, then the straight forward yet subtle >out in he woods< and ending it with the mesmerizing >zealand<. >out in the woods ep< is a future classic whitin modern deep electronic music.
julius previous outings consist mainly of collaborations and split eps on such great labels as underground quality, laid and of course his own imprint smallville. on geo 002 julius gets the entire record for himself and the result is a magic 12 inch which we are happy and proud to share with all of you.

transparent turquoise vinyl. dev pandya drops his 149th career vinyl in the shape of the b-boy hip hop influenced drum machine. sharp breakbeats step forward, sideways and roll with female rap vocals that get the feet shuffling to drum machineÆs unique groove. rumbling subs and cuts of distorted bass hold everything bolt tight with intricate effects, stabs and vocal riffs. random twists and turns lead the mix into a vocal breakdown where the drums u-turn into a funk assault of drum and bass. the flipside core jungle highlights paradoxs early hardcore roots with vinyl-rip samples, crunchy funk breaks and raggamuffin fx delays that take you back to the birth of pandyas jungle influences. core jungle was written specifically for vinyl mastering and will not be available digitally. exclusively for the analogue crew!
support: marcus intalex, friction, dj marky, loxy, london elektricity, presha, naibu, bailey, flight, asides, amit.

kates groove and rhythm heavy sound shines throughout the release - from the chords of closer feat. jem cooke to the bass pump of out of order. were super happy to have her on board, and looking forward to hearing more from her in the near future!

the serbian techno mastermind scalameriya strikes back with 3 out of this world originals. the package is leveled up with a mind blowing remix by the legendary reeko. supported and played by: chris liebing, oscar mulero, tommy four seven, speedy j, exium, pfirter, sasha carassi, dasha rush, samuli kemppi, christian wunsch, dj emerson, drumcell, forward strategy group, kr z, norman nodge and many, many others.

this is raw, fear-inducing uk warehouse at its finest, and a big step forward for the developing new jack techno genre

forward motion, benediction and now reverse skydiving: the third in a trio of huge tracks that have seen hot natured become one of the most exciting and ambitious groups in electronic music

for the labels fourth release the aula magna team welcomes our first international guest, uks rising sound architect tomas rubeck. with inster ep the artist presents carefully crafted dub techno cuts and for remix duty we invited swedens mattias fridell to cast his techno spark to the package. its clear that rubecks sound and groove palette is born from producer whose artistry has taken a major leap forward. richly textured soundscapes define inster 01 and inster 02 on the a side, deep and warm tracks that hypnotize on steady but pushing beats. an inspiring experimental attitude gives shape to the aforementioned and the rest of the record. b sides inster 03 rests on a more broken-beat focus and the digital exclusive inster 04 shifts back to the dancefloor. in between, fridells cleverly designed rework of 03 boosts rubecks sounds into peak-time mayhem. a futuristic odyssey through unexplored acoustic dimensions awaits the listener

kerri chandlers madtech imprint pushes forward this may with a three track single from hotly tipped london duo no artificial colours, entitled * crying wolf*

terrific release by modular synths man hash! 4 x 100% pure analog bombs amazingly produced moving forward from finest minimal techno a la robert hood to more modern cynematic and experimental rotative productions.
two of the tracks are revisited by label boss corcos, on his techno vest and ennio colaci, both the men behind minimono project. hask aka daniele de rossi has already released on cult electronic music labels like irma and minus habens records ... he is an experienced producer and this is his techno output.

asc returns to samurai red seal in his first release for the label since 2012s out of sync & lost sync series. debuted on mary anne hobbs xfm show, polemic is yet another genre bending, tempo shuffle that brings a powerful acid line to the table. a favourite with the likes of dbridge, om unit, and sam kdc as well as label head presha, this is a tune that truly goes back to go forward. oracle slides back into a more traditional, but not any less unique asc groove, combining a heavy dubbed out bass line with other world ambience and percussive perfection. 909 rhythm track comes as a vinyl only exclusive, in the techno tradition it does what it name says it does, a dj tool for the adventurous maestro. limited blue coloured / white marbled 12 inch vinyl.

with a background as a promoter, dj, and producer going back to 1995, sammy goossens is a veteran par excellence in todays techno scene. starting off with production work on respected techno imprints like rotation, re-load, tresor, and r&s, he has spent time co-producing for legends like the suburban knight and managing jay haze’s contexterrior and tuning spork labels. alongside friend marcus vector, they started the toys for boys imprint in 2004 and put out a prolific string of releases from top minimal house names like quenum and jona while pushing forward their own careers as producers. now based in berlin and as active as ever, sierra sam honors caduceus records for our fourth release, featuring remixes from jacob korn, oliver deutschmann, and label head lad.