colors, the east-london party collective has been on a roll as of late, with a spate of successful events that have taken them across europe to berlin, istanbul and barcelona to name a few countries. as the name suggests, each event draws inspiration from the colour spectrum, with guests encouraged to dress up in a different chosen shade each night to get down to a soundtrack influenced by deep house, funk, disco and techno.

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debut album from manchesters latest production prodigy trusme. this 8 track set features tracks from the hard to find love4music black label 12inches that shot trusme to notoriety in early 2007, garnering massive support from the likes of gilles peterson, karizma, carl craig, benji b, mad mats, jazzanova and many many more… five previously unreleased gems sit alongside firm favourites such as w.a.r., at the disco and a new version of the house behemoth nards, entitled narda. five new tracks cover many styles from soulful disco to afro beat to twisted funk.

mallorcas dakpa has been on a roll since amam released his debut ep last fall. he has contributed to several compilations, including amams own hand out series, kina music s fade to k pt. 3 and wizz vinyl s sonar sampler 2014, plus eps for labels like district raw and serial number 849. but amam gets the honor of issuing his first own vinyl release, the distres ep. the opening title track is an exercise in jacking minimalism, vibrant tech house with just the essentials, but more than enough to get the floor moving. then, ademus gets into a slightly more colorful groove, with tropical percussive interplay and some whooping voice for a humanistic accent (is that brigitte bardot?). on the flip, virgo gives a modern update to the frenzy of acid house. the title alone brings virgo four to mind. on that note, this one is an effective tool for warping minds and evoking spastic dance moves. finally, the dependable gaetano vinci a.k.a. hooved reinterprets ademus with a heavy dose of melodic funk and symphonic washes, making the track into an entirely new creation.

the highly promising loopy opens its account with a double dose of disorientating, hypnotic botheration from nz-er oliver peryman, ex of labels like samurai horo, tri angle and exit. both cuts are curtly compelling: ss is darting and hyper, knecht more haunted, percussive. on the flip, kassem mosse contributes some elastic, bubbling funk, with characteristic panache, and oren ambarchi settles in for twelve minutes of the frighteners. an excellent ep. watch out for loopy.

for more than ten years soul jazz records have been exploring and documenting the sound of new orleans funk. now we turn their attention to the flipside of this musical coin - new orleans soul. these two musical forms share a lineage that begins with the citys enormous rhythm and blues explosion in the post-war 1940s and 1950s. new orleans soul incorporated the soulful vocals of the gospel church, the driving beat of rhythm and blues, as well as traces of the second-line parade bands and the latinized rhythms of the city. this album tells the story of new orleans soul and comes complete with extensive sleevenotes, exclusive photography, supreme sound quality and comes as super-heavy, super-loud limited-edition double vinyl album + download code.

fantastic limited reissue of one of the holy grails of the balearic scene. recorded in 1981 by guy cuevas, a cuban-born dj living in paris, every track is a killer. side a features the full seven minute 12inch version of ebony games an epic latin-tinged disco-funk floor-filler and for most the stand-out track, but side b’s mesmerising dubbed-out everywhere is my home and the sweet slo-mo groover inside my mind are also brilliant. excellent stuff!

zum 25-jaehrigen nightmares on wax jubilaeum veroeffentlicht warp alle lps noch einmal neu als edles doppelvinyl im gatefold mit bedruckten innentaschen und neuem sticker. das debütalbum a word of science aus 1991 ist ein klassiker des rave-sounds mit den dancefloorhymnen aftermath, a case of funk, biofeedback und dextrous. die im original als einfachformat erschienene lp wurde jetzt als doppelvinyl geschnitten und enthält zusätzlich die drei cd-only-bonus tracks b.w.t.m., sal batardes und e.a.s.e., die hiermit zum ersten mal auf vinyl erscheinen.

mark henning returns to soma with yet more jacked up machine funk in titan. mark has firmly established him self within the soma mainstays and continues to further his sound on the label. this latest ep sees him take to the street with two energetic drum workouts laden with his unique flavour.

solo works from the front man of legendary soul/funk outfit slave. includes rare and unreleased funky jams from the emotionally funky man who changed the sound of the genre forever.

a very warm welcome back to the marvellous creative use imprint. life in the balearic fast lane, may well be moving at a distinctly slower rate than fans of this cult label may like, but we like to think each carefully considered and crafted release is worth the wait ! kelvin andrews world famous stable for his own and likeminded producers (like mark e & mark seven to name but two) secret dj weapons is back to the fray with another 3 track salute to exceptional dancefloor moments a diverse trio of 45s provide the inspiration for their tenth excursion, as a lovingly amended funk beauty sits alongside indian infused mexican rock & jazz-fusion gems, which are all subjected to the highest quality creative use treatment!

secrets (1976) is a jazz-funk fusion album by acclaimed keyboard player herbie hancock. following up on his previous album man-child, the album again features paul jackson on bass, and reedist bennie maupin continued to provide most of the solos alongside hancock. pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

still riding high on the support for his recent circus collab with ki creighton, new uk talent kydus immediately returns to the label with a brace of new tracks that have already become proven weapons in the sets of label yousef and the mighty carl cox. his latest double-header sees him turn out more fierce grooves and raw funk with a large helping of sun-fuelled piano for good measure. free spirit is captivating from the first drum to the last. a rolling groove, almost house, almost techno. a poignant story told that surrounds the listener with uncompromising positive energy, a huge summer moment if there ever was one. yousef has been nurturing the demo for almost six months, building it from a secret weapon to circus anthem.

coming from the darkest depths of the south american jungle but raised in the city of utrecht in holland, julian alexander is a name that might not have fallen on many ears as yet but we guarantee you ll be hearing a lot of this 18 yr old powerhouse in the future. with a background in jazz and a trained multi instrumentalist, exploring hip hop and underground house and uk garage, julian soon started to craft a unique style and put his own slap and funk into the mix. focusing on a deep powerful sound with plenty of pound he quickly caught our attention as his meaty, stripped down minimalism explores an even darker chamber of the dungeon . julian s hustlin ep delivers the kind of tracks that keep the floor moving, essential tools that can be the perfect transition or the spark that lights the fuse on on the dance floor. can you believe he made the track undrg at the ripe old age of 16 years old. it really blows our minds to think he made it 2 years ago and it still sounds fresh and futuristic. as with all our releases these jams are tried and tested and proved to be very useful for building the tension and getting those fist pumping. their solid, track, bass heavy vibe will have no problem bothering even the biggest bass bins

total is babas debut album under his own name and his finest work to date. from the opening machine funk arpeggio of missing to the sanguine melancholia of closing hiphop beat discovery – new dawn, babas masterpiece rides through psychedelic screw-pop, minimalistic emo-acid and opiate-drenched coming-of-age ambient. as lucid and strong as it is obscure and beautiful, this is an album us folks at studio barnhus are immensely proud of presenting it to the world

great 80s electro - funk - disco feeling !

rare australian funk/jazz/blues lp from 1977. limited edition of 500 copies.

one to watch ibellini makes an imprint with his brilliant debut wide soul ep on crosstown rebels off-shoot rebellion. title track wide soul is intensely mystifying with a deep bass, warbling synths and warmth flowing through the atmospherics. following suit i dream of funk unfolds on a more uplifting tip with powerful melodies, solid groove and layered synths. on the b-side desolat favourite guti remixes wide soul taking it deeper and more rolling for the early hours of the morning. rounding off the ep milk & honey is exactly the type of track youd love to hear at bpm festival or burning man, luscious and hypnotic with plenty of grit and groove.

well, kat records reach the ripe ol age of 21 with an exactly what it says on the tin release being the giant cuts ep which pays testament to the versatility that s seen the kat label take on board varying styles & ge-nres since its conception back in 2007. this 4 tracker of gargantuan proportions from edit hot shot deadly sins sees both classic and underground cuts getting the royal edit treatment and then some this time, mainly focusing on disco, soul & funk.

rnt and lovebirds, together at last, with a 12 inch ep that oozes summer from every groove! on the a side, the familiar erotic boogie grooves of funk so pretty tickle you in the purple place. on the flip, free sculpts an overlooked 80s jazz pop tune into a shimmering shuffling world beat masterpiece, and then we get down n dirty once again with donwanchooback. cop it and rock it. as ever its pressed on 180 g vinyl and hand stamped label

it s only so long before liam geddes becomes a name you ll start hearing on the worldwide underground stage. having already churned out a number of uncompromisingly deep house tracks over the past couple of years, he comes armed with another exceptional ep on mil - the third release on the new music is love sister label - that further demonstrates his genuine dynamism as a producer. the with closed eyes ep should win this very talented producer the recognition his fresh beat work deserves into the wild gets proceedings underway, a ripping bassline paves out over rattling percussion shakes while oscillating dream like jingles play out during the course of the track. chopped vocal samples are introduced and tease against the shuffling drums which elevates the track with real drive and groove. close ya eyes for the journey packs the same layer of heat with its similarly groove-heavy bassline - a staple of geddes well-crafted sound. firmly footed, intermittent chimes seep into the track and are complemented by siren-like chords which grow truer in presence, until a hypnotic vocal snippet fulfils the deep terrains of the track. a saint is a tumultuous techno-fused roller with it s rip-roaring bassline and percussive loops which rhythmically swing out over shuddering pads, sustained chords and a cut up female vocal, brining a twist of colour to the arrangements of the track. there s a keen sense of tension and release, elevating this above your average and confirms geddes does depth and darkness with real conviction. broke will surely prove a high point for any decent dj set, and sounds like a cut you d expect from someone like delano smith. strings faintly play out over looped key chimes and a funk-like riff, while ticking hi-hats and a careful use of vocal sample gives the track extra heat, each element powered by the rumbling bassline.

with previous release on phil, midnight shift, amajin records and luv unlimited, germany s simon hinter makes his tenth circle debut with nomina ep. ranging from the blissful, innervisions-esque house soundscapes of lead track regenmacher , through the breezy, jazz-led groove of adhs to the laidback funk of the cop , nomina ep is a meticulously crafted ep from a producer at the top of his game. following previous releases from m.ono, vin sol and greenville massive, nomina ep is another assured and diverse release for the london-based tenth circle

exzellente house-ep von marquis hawkes auf houndstooth! jazz-deepness, disco flavours, cyberpop und future-funk klingen wie prince meets neneh cherry, in geiselhaft genommen von gene hunts unbarmherzigen 909 selektionen.

in the late 60s early 70s many american soldiers where stationed all over germany. among those where musicians who played in several army bands like the east of underground who recorded a now sought after album after they had won the special services entertainment showband contest held in frankfurt in 1971. nobody knows which other bands participated in this contest, maybe also the soul explosion which were stationed in augsburg, upper bavaria. around the same time, a man named charles held opened a club in augsburg town called tarantel. furthermore he was running a record label of the same name on which he released a handful of 7inch singles from different, local bands, mainly not funky at all though. the soul explosions release remains the only one in the field of american soul & funk music. the band recorded a fantabulous double sider, one deep funk side with a soulful ballad on the flip which makes both hardcore funk and soul collectors happy. unfortunately there is no more information available about the band, only that they even performed live at the tarantel club.

from underground to overground - the story of wau! mr modo. collectors edition, 180 gram double vinyl plus download code for the full album.

gl are melbournes cosmic-funk revivalists and the soundtrack to eternal leisure. cruising on glowing synths, gritty drum-machines, and stratospheric vocals, gls music is a cosmic dream-sequence not unlike a lost reel from the mid-80s.

scubas phenix triptych reveals its final panel. a bite-size story in and of itself, and a fitting end-part to the greater sum, 3 feels like the latest acme of a diverse career. this is traditional beginning-middle-end story-telling: silence s call-and-response foretells of a blue funk ahead - funk in the figurative - as nineteen eighty transposes old chicago into an ad rem context. the disquiet continues on the other side, with plateaus exacting techno pulse underscoring astral synth work. tempo and temperature are pushed to an extent worthy of the resolution fade provides with its informal pace, acoustic disposition and celestial chimes

sookie featuring jeanine otis. heavyweight afro funk/disco from 1976. jo bisso production, at least 4 killer play out tracks (rhythm on rhythm, it s you, choco date and midnight). excellent production, funky funky drums and tight horns. limited to 500 numbered copies.

black rox is back with 2 more sneaky soft rocks specials that have somehow been liberated from locked cd wallets and released into the wild for general consumption. the a side sabu dance combines horns, flutes & percussion on this killer slice of midtempo funk from africa via berlin. this has been thoroughly road tested by soft rocks at their kinfolk night & never fails to get a great response from the dancefloor. side b. don t worry it s not the tantric one s ode to voyeurism but a rare as hens teeth slice of uk. reggae at is s finest. adjustments have been made sensitively and sounds have been chosen to carefully match those from the appropriate era. a perfect track for blissful summer evenings (yeah whatever!).

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although known for its more deep and dubbed out vibes mosaic lovers will be aware that there has always been a home for more straight-up techno on the label. we are happy to announce that this september a limited edition series of 12 inches focussing exclusively on main room techno joints will be launched: mosaic red label.
volume 1 of the series sees legendary uk hardgroove techno don, ben sims, return to the mosaic camp after almost 13 years with two tasty slices of quality machine driven funk that are guaranteed to get yer feet and hips moving.
this release will be pressed on limited edition 180g white vinyl in a special collectors edition sleeve

the next bleep release comes in the form of spaces debut ep, one. showcasing a wide range of styles and production talent, the ep opens with the frantic rush of beats and hushed voices of *apologies* before a reese-like bassline slices through the mix, coming across like a darkside snd remix. next up is *outside in* bridging the gap between edmx style electro-funk & gescom-style glitch. on the flip we are presented with *lever*, a broken techno track of the highest calibre, chopped snares and a off-kilter acid line whipped together to devastating effect while the ep’s coda, *in wait* combines a kaleidoscope of beats transported through an ambient techno mainframe before fading into oblivion. sounding like no other, this new artist makes his mark with clean rhythmic programming set against dirty compressed textures. the first in a series of releases, expect to hear a lot more from spaces. the vinyl edition is limited to 300 copies worldwide.

the second chapter for bizarro group zanzibar chanel, the yin-yang collaboration of agitated force zac segbedzi aka imhotep and cooled out louis cl. raw nrg captured on the fly in melbourne, the sequence of these diy productions reflect their dynamic equilibrium. on the a-side, drunk at the jazz club lays down some lo-tech disco with submerged symphonic keys and the squelching demented valentine one question. flip the record donald duck invades the elevating chicago melodies of flying high - mustnt evolves pure evil extraterrestrial funk (shout outs to dungeon master possee).

since the release of his previous album paradise for all, the profile of guts has grown a lot to become one of the main french producer and a recognized name on the european scene. his hit brand new revolution was played by many radios worldwide and even synchronized in grand theft auto v. his compilation series beach diggin is now a reference for summer and quality music.

southern moon is the first pre single of the upcoming munk album and comes with remixes by hnny (local talk) and darius syrossian (hot creations).. with its crisp house beat, funk baseline and beautiful singing of lizzie paige this track is a shiny little summersong that makes you think of the great production of trevor horn or masters at work with a new edge.

groove line records kick off our autumn series of properly licensed rare disco / funk reissues with mothers finest *dis go dis way, dis go dat way / baby love*.

our fetishes human halo strikes back with his 3rd ep on our imprint, showing his unique sound crossing techno, house, funk and dance. the pack includes 2 originals with a strong base, melodies and funk attitude. remixes are in charge of outstanding artists david keno (get physical / suara / noir) and michal ho (get physical / tuning spork).

the cryovac machine is repaired and ready for service again. its components are tightened and aligned on course for another round of sonic manipulation. the path is always defined by the times that are endured and the moments of clarity that move production forward. cryovac is a machine that preserves a time and space into physical form. the objective is to move as one and speak in vibration of an existence that continually changes. the people of cryovac are a like-minded band of artists with strong integrity and vision for the soul of techno. their character is imprinted on the sound they make and each viewpoint is a unique direction. corbin davis inhabits a lonesome steady grind that moves without reason or reluctance shaping an environment. keith kemp is a seasoned operator versed in the sultry funk of a sophisticated pimp mind-set. annie hall has traveled the world gathering the correct frequencies to design deep and serious minimalism. a. garcia is dirty and simple, ready to turn the atmosphere to child-like warmth. these artists are the components that form a machine and also a team, focused on producing a brand that stands the test of time.

third in the fire department series, this 12 inch vinyl compilation pulls together an awesome selection of smoking old skool disco funk - guaranteed party-starters every one. red hot - dont miss!

debut release for this mysterious edits team, double trunk edits, the home of all things funk, whether its cosmic, afro or p or even a little bit disco, the emphasis is firmly on the funk side of things.

a modern boogie 7 inch on unirhythm!? yep, you heard right! marcellus pittman graces the a-side of the disc on *1044 coplin* - a nice slice of mid west funk sure to appeal to all the boogie heads worldwide. on the flip we have the unirhythm debut from detroits own john cannon. john c is a veteran producer and mc, most recently featured on the j dilla album *rebirth of detroit*. no suprise there - we definitely hear some dilla on *j.c.s groove*. essential!

london/venezuela production duo juan laya & jorge montiel aka los charlys orchestra take influences from salsoul, fania, donna summer, cerrone, herbie hancock and even jamiroquay and blend them with their very unique style of production in order to deliver their latest anthem of neo latin disco. after a few months of experimentation across different sounds los charlys are back into their main arena with an outstanding new single entitle everlasting love. los charlys orchestra were first known by their initial disco/funk period and more recently by their infectious latin/funk sound, which has been buzzing all around the place for the past couple of years. this new single expresses a cross road in between the two periods of lco bringing up a new perspective for the future of this outfit.

if you re going to beat em down, you need the right tools. on the label s second release, grimy trax has given you a couple hammers. the a-side, dejay cease s the fixer is straight chicago. we re talking banging 909 funk that might be found buried on a particularly unhinged ron hardy mix. a simple bass line and two notes of acid are all it takes to make the floor go wild. this is functional heat with enough atmosphere to engage the mind, body and soul. on the b-side, rising chicago son boogienite proves he s earned the hype. boy, ok is an instant classic thanks to some recognizable disco strings and a funky escalator of a bassline. the producer uses a trippy, rubberband synth which eventually turns into rhythmic, teasing vocal. the mixdown is ridiculous, especially as the lengthy track passes the halfway mark. boogie brings the bassline in and out in between beautiful ambient rhodes and a call and response male and female vocal. those strings hit again and you feel no pain.

candela rising welcomes manni dee to the fold with 2 original tracks covering broken beats, nostalgic rave elements, industrial menace and heavy bass rhythms, all topped off with 2 remixes. ancient methods remixes ‘a lovers rhetoric’ with his now famous ‘pitch black techno war funk’ attitude. ‘voluptuous surrender’ is reworked by new yorker and l.i.e.s affiliate, shawn o’sullivan. early support from surgeon, perc, and, truss, svreca, tom diccico and more.

detroit & berlin collide when covio & argenis brito cook up a sultry funk bomb. summery synths pulsate over crunchy claps, signaling the mothership has landed. olin strips down turkey to the bare essentials, creating a new alloy.

ceol is the moniker adopted by glasgow’s dom cappello and lee duncan. dom’s productions as hutton drive have appeared on cult labels like soma and the frustrated funk sub-label, frantic flowers, whilst as half of harri & domenic he continues to hold down the residency at glasgows legendary sub club. fellow glaswegian lee duncan records as leeon and debuted in 2012 on the cult seventh sign label. lee will also return under his solo alias later this year.

whiskey disco #29 another love ep is made for sunsets, sunrises and sublime moments in between. lace up your skates with eddie cs cut chop roll skate. ed shows his true tricks with breaks and boogie driven funk at an easy tempo. newcomer, scott m, dices and sheds vernon burchs party anthem, get up - a total party packed in and no added cheese. b/w vinyladdicted + smq worked together on-the-line to coax another love into a housed-up and broken down disco classic for solid dance fever. tomorrow, i know, i ll be over you… and just like that, pontchartrain gives us a lesson in love, it doesnt always last and we are gonna get over you.
until next time, disco lovers...

here s something to stir the loins of any discerning disco dj: a studio hook-up between veteran producer felix dickinson (fresh from his much-loved outing on futureboogie recordings), horse meat disco and one-time dfa man (and renowned multi-instrumentalist) marcus marr. there s an additional contributor, too: a mystery (presumably big-name) vocalist whose talk-box heavy delivery sits somewhere between prince, george clinton and pharrell. the track itself is something of a summer anthem in the making - an immaculately produced p-funk jam with the additional benefit of a shuffling, house-friendly groove. no details on how many copies have been pressed, either way, you d be well advised to snap up a copy while you still can.

zweites outing des helden des melodischen techno, vince watson, auf poker flat nach der planet funk ep. 3 tracks.

rock the box is a hand picked selection of grooves to shake a stick at. inkswel and benny badge asked their homies for a taste of the finest. deep soul grooves, lo fi house and 80s funk in its purest form.

very welcome reissue of the 12 inch vinyl version of the superb *onda* from brazilian soul legend cassiano. one of the founding fathers of the scene, a contemporary of and collaborator with people such as tim maia, hyldon, etc., cassiano only released a handful of lps and singles but the quality made up for the quantity and this 1977 polydor 12- features two of his best moments. side as *onda* is a lilting sun-drenched slice of pure soul heaven with a grooving b-line and sweet vocals that at nearly 8 minutes is still not enough - a truly captivating mellow masterpiece that you want to last forever... the flip side is no less accomplished - an upfront bass-heavy funk jam guaranteed to whip the dancefloor into a frenzy. essential!