loopy, straight to the point techno. split image, debut for the first release of new dimensions - a label who s style is akin to the likes of foundation sound works, among others! tip!

anubis ep wants to bring back metaphorically that solid foundation of reality through music and feeling. the first track, anubis, like the egyptian god, provides a safe passage to another world through its dub chords, dark techno berlinish synths and hidden messages in the voices scatters on the whole track. the remix, made by canadian based artist hooll, has a more minimal and deep dub approach completing perfectly the other side of the journey. finally the last track, thoth, represents a mediating energy between dark and light with raw low ends and groovy percussions creating a wormhole like journey for the listener.

first up we have the talented: kryss hypnowave (att series / planet rhythm / par recordings) including a sublime remix from one of the uk s finest artists edit select endosphora: complexity and power in a frantic, polyrhythmic acid bass line, insistent tribal percussion and a thin layer of atmospheric menace with a foundation of wide earth-shaking beats. eksosporium: epic in every sense, a floating, evolving synth leads the way through an immersive higher dimension, where time is measured in a steady, powerful rhythm, yet never passes. endosphora (edit select remix): a balanced composite of power and restraint, threat and beauty, this rework weaves a hypnotised path through layers of dense atmosphere via the bubbling, deadly bass line.

money $ex continue to mine a rich seam of new wave sample house talent from germany s creative heart beating things down on this outing is alex seidel rubbing shoulders with luminaries like max graef & glenn astro seems to have brought out the best in this new producer as he skilfully lays out a familiar collection of roughed up sample jams and synth interludes, as always, hip hop provides a sturdy foundation for this house, but make no mistake, we re living very much in the future.

following last years meditative mirage ep and the stunning * beat 13* on lovers rock no. 6, earthen sea returns to lr with his debut lp ink. his heaviest and most ambitious work to date, ink is a work of hypnotic, monastic beauty. over the last ten years, earthen sea, aka jacob long, has been developing a sound world all his own, built on a foundation of vaporous grey-black drones and pulsing kick drums. an impressionistic dream-scape of american life, ink journeys between the eerily vacant “entrance” to the feverish “stateless” and the shimmering perfection of “all men know the truth.” swaths of violent, glacial noise collide with lost voices transmitted through the ether, framed between moments of transcendent clarity. following an extended three song suite, closing track * blues in black ink* rides a gently falling piano melody into a finale that is as infused with political rage as it is with private melancholy. with ink, earthen sea arrives fully formed, an artist in utter command of his craft.

the mysterious troy returns on dr with his second ep ever released. it seems like the perfect time for troys northbound ep, 4 very distinctive, cold, yet beautifully designed pieces, which perfectly underline the atmosphere this time of year.
on the a side, detail and evolution are the foundation of the lengthy *bh3*, which also futures a hard hitting remix by takaaki itoh from japan.
the b side features two more melodic cuts. *archer* stresses the journey into the cold, with its synth work nearing dissonance, while remaining in complex and admirable harmony. the title track *northbound* is a more straight forward loop, which builds up to something rather chilly and unheard before.

* kowton makes an emphatic return to livity sound this autumn with his first solo 12” for the label since 2012. * a foundation block of the label, kowton has also released on hessle audio, all caps and idle hands and most recently scored a hit with his ubiquitous -glock & roll- on young turks offshoot whities. his music s been remixed by karenn, kassem mosse and surgeon and in turn he s remixed work by paul woolford, tessela and untold. * now a regular some of the finest clubs around, kowton has played across europe both live with livity sound (alongside peverelist and asusu) and as a solo dj. in the past 12 months he s toured japan, america, australia and is set for repeat visits this autumn. * this new livity sound 12- see s kowton in a typically reductive mode: on repeat layers pulsing subs with weighty percussion and enveloping synths, holding patterns flips things into a streamlined modulating techno workout of abrasive drums and rotating rim shots.

alden tyrell lays the foundation for john marks vocals. heavy analogue house jams like only he does. dpx dusts off the old korg m1 for a piano heavy remix on the b-side.

the first self titled album from emptyset is reissued. released in 2009 the material formed the initial departure within emptysets ongoing exploration of time, structure and analogue technology. the album highlights the projects development and the foundation of their studio based production process, forming the first part of a tryptic spanning across demiurge, released in 2010 with subtext and the 2013 raster-noton album recur. the eponymous debut creates the first point within this narrative, initiating a dialogue between full frequency audio, noise and the emergent properties of sound, and the starting point for their contained sonic approach.

alles andrs sound and ideas speak loudly and quiet on this wonderful release, sharing another part of his journey and adding another essential piece to his discography and the resopal archive. now he connects melancholy with the necessary push to the dance floor. alles andrs continues to lay the foundation for his experimental combination of deep house and techno with a collection of two mind-bending pieces. -feel it- on the a side is a deep and warm melancholy track which will give you the chills while -tenebrae- fits into every modern dj set. designed as couloured and very limited splatter vinyl.

all proceeds to the steve reid foundation, comes in hand made letter press sleeve designed and printed by marta dos santos.

speed painters are a unique collective of musicians who improvise simmering, slow-burning house music, built from a foundation of techno, disco and experimental/found sound.

tangible assets returns with its fourth release in the series by label owner stojche. an outlet that’s given the berlin based producer the freedom to explore and distill his trademark dubbed out detroit fueled productions. asset 04 follows on from three previous releases and opens its account with ‘payback’. a dubbed out affair that’s firmly grounded in a powerful groove. stojche sets about reinforcing his strengths in composing a surgically laden foundation with precision placement of 909 toms, panned snares and staggered kick drums that proceed into razor sharp hats, blooming into subtle delayed pads which are further lifted by emotive and colourful chords. payback’s true charm lies in its ability to capture an honesty and sincerity that’s as captivating as it is transcendent.“tunnel’ continues where ‘payback’ left off and leads in with a booming cavernous kick drum, diving directly deep into a wonderland of mysticism, an effortless trademark that’s clearly evident within all of stojche’s productions. rich swirling pads rise and sit happily beside cleverly programmed melodic keys that tease in out of the mix, directly complementing the main elements of its structure. if anything, ‘sinister alley’ should be further proof of the macedonian born producer’s maturity in exploring the outer worldly and broken beat time signatures. his approach in creating both depth and enchantment is both pragmatic and effective. beautifully deep, undulating and atmospheric. ‘sinister alley’ opens with an airy signal that captivates upon overture. combining quintessential snares, a series of rapid fire hats that are anchored by an analog baseline, he sets about creating hypnotism with layers of atmospheric suspense, while fluttering waves of electronic circuitry waver in the distance. a multitude of pads and textures combine to create an ethereal feel and harmonic cloud to float within. tangible assets 004 is far more than just another chapter in stojche’s musical journey and much more than just another release on his label. it’s further evidence and development in a sound that truly captures the essence of the man behind these tracks. an ethos he’s been exploring for quite some time, catalyzing imagination and furtherance that’s beyond tangible.

mkfn return to touchin bass after last years *substrate ep* with their latest offering, *this divide ep*. through a sustained and methodical exploration of studio techniques, the trio of babar raza (us), ovais hassan (uk) and fahad ahmad (canada) continue to refine and evolve their signature sound. manipulated sounds accent the meticulous rhythms to form the foundation upon which this release is defined. over the course of these four tracks, mkfn create a sense of place inviting listeners to traverse landscapes that exist independent of any singular perception or experience.

psyks newest release for the mote-evolver label (following last years time foundation album and the eps aracade and distane) is solid and elemental techno as ever: it fits neatly into the labels stylistic template of mesmerizing precision

denver producer & deep club resident makes his vinyl debut with 2 banging yet deep house-leaning techno tracks + remix from lone dancer. the elastic groove is a foundation for dreamy synth pads, with the remix taking it further into techno territory.

nice price deal !!! lightfield marks the first release of the berlin based label soundscape records and debut ep in the long career of cem orlow whos own mindfulness and altruistic beliefs serve as the foundation and ethos of soundscape records. the ep features an instrumental version as well as a dancefloor-friendly remix from fred p who takes the track into after-hour territory with atmospheric chords and a beautifully crafted aesthetic.

four sides launches with a debut ep from uk based producer kapoor. sounds that acknowledge the past and present , this is a four track ep which has a mixture of creative styles and is here to deliver a foundation for the label to built upon.

following releases by ramzi (etwal timoun) and aquarian foundation (planet of discipline), montréal/los angeles label total stasis announces the first lp by swiss producer anom vitruv, entitled anomie. subtitled five studies about death, anomieis an intricate tapestry of field recordings, incidental sounds, and blackened, looming ambience that fluctuates between detachment and foreboding. at one point a clattering house piece rises from the mix, punctuating the records sensual, vaguely funereal exhaustion. cover art comes from brazilian artist marcellvs l., whose minimalistic studies on stasis, time, and mirage complement anomies intro/outrospective sense of limbo. mastered by brandon hocura (invisible city editions) at polyphasic studios in toronto.

rawax proudly welcomes the godfather of ghetto houz muzik rickey houz mon white to the rawax family! houz mon cousin is the famous lil louis & cei bei what words can describe the one and only houz mon? pioneer? party rocker? ghetto houz icon? lets start at the beginning houz mon grew up on the west side of chicago where he was exposed at an early age to chicago, new york & detroit dance music. befor houzmon, or rickkiqhouz was born i went by the name slick master rick in 1987 sign my first record deal with dj international records. the name of my trax brothers and sisters house on 13th street! aka halloween house this trax lunched the foundation and planted the seed of ghetto houz.

herman primes debut 12inch, maajo is a beautiful ode to spring and new birth. maajo pays homage to nigerian music, with its borrowed vocals from juju styles king sunny ade. the track has a house foundation, which shows in its fat kick drums and sub bass groove, while the hypnotic rhodes melody harkens to early minimal electronic pioneers such as manuel göttsching.

with their second catalogue number, the magic movement conjures with another outstanding debut ep: khronos by oceanvs orientalis. this one-man-orchestra from istanbul takes you on a mystical journey down the silkroad, where slow timeless jams meet hypnotic club killers. on percussive foundation, oceanvs orientalis mixes traditional eastern instruments and chants with house and techno, never leaving the dancefloor out of sight. by melting oriental history into modern beats, he creates a whole new sonic universe: contemporary eurasian dance music.

mr mckay is back on drumcode with an ep that is very close to home, titled *glasgow safari*. harvey has blended his synonymous synth stabs and vocal hooks together and has created another outstanding ep. the drums are fat and chunky as always and allow harveys ideas to flow effortlessly over a solid foundation. the smooth use of dynamic throughout harveys tracks also create impressive drops to add to another exceptional ep from harvey.

as per its penchant for cyberdelic enigmas, jimmy edgars ultramajic outpost is building a core of secretive producers. after closing out 2014 with a record from unknown newcomer crystal bandito, the label will return in 2015 with an offering from semi-anonymous beatmaker aden. the tracks on tanz, which is the german word for dance, are hewn from bouncing drums, vocal yelps, glittering keys, and a few functional white noise-infused breakdowns that pack a solid dose of energy and spirit. tanz 1 lieb is a gentle intermission from the eps intense vitality, with warm and soft pads that lay the foundation for blunted percussion. from rigid pumpers to soothing textures, the tanz ep contains a range of moods to fuel human bodies on the virtual dance floors

new year, new release and a new local talk member to introduce to you all - lets all welcome merrick. this young wiz kid steps up to the plate with a three track sweaty and headstrong release for our local talk off shoot ltx. developed deep inside his sound lab somewhere in europe, using dark grooves and dusty chords as the foundation - this release leaves you in no doubt where his current position is - in the club. from the opening track do that with its chunky grooves and warm basslines via the scene, a basement deep house track that ll satisfy all the moodymann fans out there. the last track, devils dance, keeps us hypnotically locked from start to finish with its rich and warm chords, have a listen - youll understand why.

alex font repeats in oblack- only like the best and he does it showing the most acidic and clubby version of that the real house that permeates their sound from start to finish. this acid flow is the fifteenth reference of the pastorial label commanded by snna and nacho arauz- from ibiza the valencian alex font presents us with an original passage of festive house, trotter and no-friend of the depressions where the legendary sound of the roland tb-303 is the pacesetter, disguises the soul and adds foundation to the track. and, since it breaks the acidic sound through antonomasia, this acid flow, shows his playful and fun side. this is a bright and optimistic theme, designed and checked to make us dance with a smile on our face, no doubt. a bare-chested tribute to those early 90s when electronics was all about joy and effervescence.

music that keeps your body busy on the dance floor while it takes your mind to exotic places far away: timboletti creates a tense atmosphere between the stripped-down power of a kickdrum and the intricate network of sounds and melodies. during the titles murrakus and wüstenlauf your inner cinema will show mysterious scenes from an oriental bazaar, at the same time your body will have to deal with a pleasant feeling of restlessness. the frequency spectrum of makrovic is invaded by tripped-out samples, reminiscent of radio transmissions from some odd parallel dimension, resulting in a groove that is deep yet uplifting. barfussbravo sounds just as alien and is just as compelling, as delirious melodies and delay cascades unfold upon tight, driving rhythm sections. mollono.bass delivers a remix that is probably even deeper, a stardust phantasy flying high upon the solid foundation of a standing bass line. in contrast, carlos shifts down a gear and reflects on the multi-dimensional anatomy of barfussbravo during a smooth downbeat version.

tonic003 shows label founder krystal klear joining forces with a fresh off the boat vocalist in the form of flex washington. a two track 12 alongside a crafty accapella for the djs showcases a another step in a darker club foundation for the label head merging elements of new jacking r n b on top of rigorous drum patterns all tied together by the romanticism in flex s vocal tone.

the melodic, dubbed out techno sounds are in its hayday in japan, and hypnotic room is the embodiment of this trend, bringing you, once again, warm spacious sounds by some of japans most talented artists.

after one year from the foundation of arts, label boss emmanuel focused on giving space for all the other sonic artists that he found on his road. he is back to give directives for the label, and give more sonic spectrum for the people. mentality is the result of a long process, it focus on mechanical quality and precision, scenario is a picture of something you do not know, but would like to see.

publicist is longtime producer/performer/musician sebastian thomson. his tracks approach house music from a darker angle, adding processed vocals and noise to a raw foundation that also takes cues from new beat, acid house, and detroit techno. when performing live publicist sequences the synths and not the drums, preferring to play an electronically treated drum kit in the middle of the dance floor. this adds an element of sweat, excitement and virtuosity not found in most electronic producer s live performances. sebastian thomson is also known as a founding member of post rock pioneers trans am and as the drummer of heavy metal innovators baroness. living in brooklyn by way of buenos aires, washington dc and london, publicist has spent the last four years touring europe extensively.

with his new album “ghosts from the past”, mr. fürstenberg doesnt say goodbye to an old chapter, but he is rather building a bridge to a new one. familiar elements are the mortar to a complete musical piece, with an extended foundation, new accents, and a fresh face. gftp is a musical retrospective of a new way of life – with a child – that was born in november 2010. the conception and creation of this album began to take form in parallel to that of his unborn son, as an almost aural twin. markos wife helped with the album artwork while also carrying a little marko inside her. so again the past was knocking on the door. good morning!
pressing on translucent, smokey marbled vinyl.

z records are back with vol 7 in the attd series: a1 yes, another killer cut on zr. zo!s gorgeous soul tune featuring eric roberson and phonte gets subtly housed up mix by dave lee. a record you will be hearing all summer at more musically inclined parties across the world. a2 jakattas house classic american dream gets a very cool bassline driven remix from andre crom & chi thanh… b1 new and unreleased…. b2 akabu feat. alex mills *everybody wants something* was an enormous tune for many in 2013 and is still getting played by big name djs in bustling nightclubs around the world. now we give you an off the chain/on point/un-believable remix from rhemi. we are not going to describe the nuances of the remix and highlight why the aforementioned big name djs like dropping the track in their sets at cool clubs/festivals/corporate events but its pretty bloody good…

after some harder releases on trapez within the last months, alex under focus on his trademark crossover techno, not easy to label into an any specific genre but a sound full of personality. a1. bailar pegados is the kind of track that herbie hancock would have carried in his vinyl case to every club. a2 brings the listener into a robot party at the blue oyster, the club that gives name to track on b side la ostra azul an arpeggiated retro futuristic bomba. 100percent profits of the sales are donated by the cmykmusik foundation to organizations related with children and music.

7 years after the last zhark vinyl release, heavyweight techno nihilist & labelhead kareem opens up another chapter of advanced technoid noizcore with his 11th full length ep on zhark. after a few years of silence kareem had just reemerged with releases on foundation sonore (fs 01), porto ronco on death of rave or mesmer on zhark digital but is now threatening to inspire more uncompromising percussive hostility. let this just be the beginning: whereas side a emphasis on a very distinguished dance floor groove concept of machine funk embedded in metal layers side b leaves room for a less formatted approach building up tension which is leading to a free firezone of depravity. while methodic differentiations can be discovered on each side, the listener is continously confrontated with haunting sonic extremism.
pressing on dark red coloured and black marbled vinyl.

defeating apathy by creating his own world, abdulla rashims music thinks before it speaks. untangeled energy and drive breathes life into the rigid rhythmic structures, where the wild, almost primal, core illuminates the heartfelt and soulful layers within in his music. this musical contradiction between thought and letting go, acts as the base foundation in abdulla rashims music.

no frills (dub) plays off a rugged, strippedback rhythm, built around a classic 4/4 foundation, while popping percussion, warbling dub-tinged bass and infectious vocal murmurs meander around the drums

if you re going to launch a label, it s always wise to start with a bang. that s exactly what newcomers audio visual have done here, recruiting detroit veteran terrence dixon and chez damier cohort michael zucker (boss of finale recordings, no less) for a four-track trip into deep techno and intergalactic house. dixon goes deep into the groove on the hissing, intoxicating deep techno roller -mta-, before delivering a touch more melody on the retro-futurist gem -over the top-. zucker, on the other hand, opts for a jaydee-does-deep house feel to -foundation (part 1)-, before setting off towards the heavens with the deliciously deep, smooth reflections

from the tropics comes whiskey disco, a sneaky re-edit label bent on dredging the decanter for diffident dancefloor genius from latent disco perpetrators. it is loosely connected to sleazy mcqueen and his assorted cohorts.
whiskey disco #27, ladykillers ep by yse saint laurant. yse drops a sprinkling of femme fatale themed edits for this, his third full ep, on whiskey disco. whatever your saturday night plans, this ep will have something suited. the low slung, synth-riddled sunset woman, the groove driven and emotive crying woman both sit snug on the a side, leaving the b side for even more left-of-center grooves of ghetto woman and psychodelic woman. this ep further cements the foundation of yse as an amazing editor, producer and … ladykiller.

touchin bass takes a different turn this time by introducing you to newcomers mkfn, a live production project formed in 2012 by babar raza (us), ovais hassan (uk) and fahad ahmad (canada). over the course of the year they have designed a system that allows them to create music across borders that has been defined as experimental, dark and gritty. the collective integrates each members extensive musical background gained from working across multiple genres. this unique combination invites distinctive sounds into the studio forming the foundation for mkfns characteristic sound.

steve lees (the project club) above machine label returns with another superb release from acclaimed italian duo almunia their last single for am was a best-seller, and their celebrated output through paul mudd murphys claremont56 label, including the recent pulsar lp has seen the their blissful & uplifting balearic sound win over many a new follower *find my way* is a gorgeous, acoustic guitar led vocal number, conjuring up twilight beach side boogie, balmy breezes and ice cold drinks. marius circus gets to work on the b side, taking the irresistible melodies to a much later, darker dancefloor. laying a foundation of squelchy moog style bass and a toughened up rhythm track before heavily effected guitars sweep across the mix elevating the whole thing to near transcendental heights! a superb release and addition to the above machine catalogue.

ponsactrilau, the new label of rico puestel is setting in, coming strong and distinct! after highly acclaimed releases on pimprinella or san franciscos very own mothership, rico puestel strengthens his musical vision of deep and storytelling electronic compositions, wandering through the realms of house - represented by the two originals roja drifts by (a relentlessly inspiring and vast scenery, based on one mighty orchestral foundation) and south serpentines (a cheerful and synth-frisky journey). accompanied by timo jahns, living out his very own and unique way of a strong rhythmical presence combined with gently floating atmospheres in his interpretation of roja drifts by. sheer bliss!

yoruba records is honored to bring to you the incomparable lady alma. coming from the roots of that philly soul sound, quickly became synonymous with house music. her powerful voice and empowering lyrics lifts generations to fully understand self worth and self love. osunlade is a force within the foundation of house music. born at the intersection of funk, jazz, blues and rock n roll, he injected new sounds into house with his pristine production and respect for the harmonizing roots of all music. these two dynamic souls join forces in an explosiven song, its house music

i love detroit, amr002, exclusive edition vinyl format.basic mind 12 inch, full of variety from the purest underground sound, the purest sound of techno.

and anotha one from vancouvers mood hut collective! aquarian foundation member hashman deejay, delivers two monster tracks to future times.

with david mayers share of keinemusiks current workparty edition still providing solid fuel for heated clubfloors, he already shovelstwo fresh loads into the furnace. km021 has just surfaced in a moment when electrified techno-music seems to drown in an ocean of preset-dullness. well, mayer has come to provide a rescue tool with his sunhole on side a. youll recognize this somewhat trademark-becoming percussive fetish of mayer as this tracks modus operandi. yet, it has rarely been as detailed and surgically implemented as in this banger. whats that – a second hand ticking? and over there – is it a woodpecker in the field? sunhole supplies all the answers in a thumping, yet no friskiness avoiding manner. youll get a stoically rolling beat, asphalting the floor, to build a cannonproof foundation for thisarrangements main attraction – a filtered and delay-heavy synth-affair.flip around and find a competitive jamboree of subtle background-brainwaves other would straightaway use as lead-ideas for their tracks. well, this matchingly titled lead comes in with a hard hitting kick and gets into the groove via filter-rides to peak into clanking noisy industrial-thunder that immediately will electrify every steel-toe in hearing range. generally - only roughness in this cut, crispy bounce and ghostly whispers all over. most definitely for the win, this double broadside.

a blistering collection of ska tunes from clement sir coxsone dodds legendary studio one records, jamaicas foundation label of reggae music. featuring classic cuts from the originators of ska - the skatalites, the wailers, lee perry - alongside a heavy dose of superb rarities from the might vaults of 13 brentford road - pure ska fever!

repress in pink vinyl ... supported by: ricardo villalobos, dj hell, karotte, gabriel ananda, tocadisco, john acquaviva, oliver huntemann, umek, joel mull, pig & dan, italoboyz, dirt crew, disco boys, moguai, delon & dalcan and many many more. it doesnt happen every day, that a record is released, which can be found in the cases of the italo- and the dicso boys, of tocadisco and the dirt crew, of markus lange and pig & dan, but then again, butch does not release on a.f.u. limited every day. butchs follow-up to his smash-remix for silent breeds >sync in< on a.f.u. brought him on the radar of monika kruse, karotte and blackstrobe and has proven the foundation of this hype surrounding him through the quality of his >butch ep<. 3 tracks, >mushroom man<, >tickles< and >botanik< have found fans from all continents and genres, which is the result of clever and new arrangements, high sound quality and funny and innovative ideas. butch is coming! watch out

pick a piper was conceived in 2008 along with band mates angus fraser and dan roberts, and following two eps, the band is set to release their debut self-titled debut album. the album is made up of eight very different songs, all with one thing in common: each is built upon the foundation of its own ingenious rhythm structure, with musical layers meticulously applied, up until the vocals, which are added right at the very end, if at all. song writing done back-to-front, which is also fitting in this case because: brad weber? isnt that...? yes indeed! brad is also the drummer for caribou.
the vinyl lp comes with free download code.