operator, aka rich jones, returns for the third outing on his label, gnosis records, continuing the theme of elemental, hypnotic techno. the four tracks here range from the rolling, grungy, percussive heaviness of going there, to the melodic escapism of revolt on titan.title track dark circle, is a textured, hypnotic peak time groove, while grid 9 s quirky and tripped out synth textures provide the psychedelic flavours.

delicate machine grooves from aniara affiliate henrik bergqvist. boss004 comes with two original compositions and a tribute cover track. a1 caballo blanco is a spirited machine cut with classic mpc bounce and a brash melodic line, sure to make confounding impact on dancefloors. following on, the beautiful skyrunner provides soothing morning glow with abiding soundscapes and dainty yet driven percussion. as a bonus comes losing control (lost in translation mix). a faithfully reproduced homage to daniel bells classic, reforming the composition with a swedish vocal loop and further development to the paradigmatic groove.

the very first release is by montreal based artist, stefny winter who emerges here with a wonderfully crafted tuned project. slightly stripped down but at the same time, providing a low end, fizzle bass, winter pushes hypnotic rhythms with a not so subtle smirk. a wink to audion, or a perlonesque aesthetic, this ep ensues a groovy moment as well as heartily groove.

incl. mihai popoviciu remix ! llongtime globetrotter and dessous affliate phonique joins forces with acumen for the latest slice of deep, emotional house music on the irrepressible label. acumen, the multi-talented frenchman who also runs the renowned the time has chan- ged imprint, brings his trademark fair for melo- dic inventiveness to phonique s dance-foor edge - and the results are exceptional. the moment features boot slap on vocal duties, and dives deep into the underground party vibe - a sick groove that grows into a fully euphoric late night foor destroyer.

vinyl only - soul of hex is the collaborative project of 4004 and sebastien vorhaus, two producers currently based in tijuana, mexico. together the pair issue its *lip reading ep* on mexico city-based cvmr imprint, offering a single original track alongside remixes from vin sol, ny*ak, and a rework from chicago house veteran larry heard (a.k.a. mr. fingers), which finds the time-tested talent digging a bit deeper into soul of hexs *lip reading*, placing a low-rolling groove beneath the tracks hi-fi percussion clicks and jazzy keyboards.

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.
rabo & snob eschew the worn rhythms of disco injecting a heretofore unheard blend of middle-eastern rhythm mixed with western influence. equal parts studio musician and disco academia, this tel aviv duo know their history and can see the future. here we come is an appropriate maxim on their maiden vinyl release. these two weave a groove combining original and sampled elements to create a three track ep, each cut as strong as the next.

always at the top of their game, hot creations this time call upon torontos nathan barato for the next release on the label. the unique and fresh sounding *everytime i see you* is a real groover with a low slung bassline creating deep swing and flow with the vocals from room 303 taking it to the next level. brazilian volkoder is first to remix, picking up the pace for the dance floor he adds a new killer bassline, stripping down the vocal but holding onto the groove. last up drumcode favourite nicole moudaber brings her techno touch to the release with her remix making this a wholly satisfying package indeed.

bmb spacekid, aka dmitry semenov, hails from the coldest depths of st. petersburg, his music however is the polar opposite. laced with p funk and rare groove influences, the cuba ep is a harmonious combination of astral landscapes. having toured with hud mo and wu tang, collaborated with us rapper goldlink and won supporters including skream, this russian prodigy delivers an ep that s mature beyond his years.

mathematical rotes. a continuum none wishes to give up. deep bars, groove pads,diverse elements entering and modifying structures, feelings, situations. as if it could go on forever. the path is always the same: gently bumping.

karton returns with their fourth various artists vinyl release! 180 gram vinyl only with stunning artwork and tracks by fernando costantini & alexandar kyosev, karton co-owner pelle, guy from downstairs and vincenzo perez! four groove infected tracks perfect for either opening, peak time, or closing sets.

plr006 - posh brings us a 2 track ep of stripped back minimal groove with strong break beat influence. this ep finishes off our series of 300 only vinyl before we increase to a still limited 400 copies. vinyl only | limited 300 copies | never repressed

groove covermount track! pan is excited to announce the release of objekts debut album, flatland. written between 2012 and 2014, flatland follows up a succession of dynamic single releases from his base in berlin, including the recent split 12inch with dopplereffekt on leisure system, cactus b/w porcupine on hessle audio and three 12inch singles on his eponymous white label series

the bird and white noise invites to join the travels, and in its long arches and bridges it can easily be listened to as a whole. while the opener or eskimono feature the rather lyrical side of the duo, tracks like land ab neu or chitin set more punchy priorities to a heavy bass and 808 drums. chitin is a late climax of the al- bum, building up for minutes to a massive groove in an insect-like, abstract sound world, leaving just enough space for romantic cello lines to break through in the middle. the record has been released exclusively in japan for the duos tour in april 2014 via pingipungs partner label nightcruising in kyoto. pingipung now releases the lp version and the cd worldwide.

these days house music is often about a 4/4 beat and a catchy groove. the idea is to do something simple to which you can get your groove and, and not so much about listening. the borders of electronic dance music makes room for the hypnotic beats, the driving grooves, but not always the melodic universes. leman & dieckmann have been making music for several years, both together and apart, but almost all of their music was driven mainly by the beat. but both having an urge to discover the dynamics of melodic synths and melodic percussion they decided to make an album. they agreed that the album had to tell a story, and like so many times before in music the topic became love. the story they try to tell through the music on the album *takes two* is the story of a breakup, the denial of the need of love, and the discover of the fact that often in life it takes two, to be happy.

as bass culture proudly reaches its 40th release, it gives us great pleasure to welcome back john jastszebski after he last turned out an ep for us back in 2012. releases for phonogramme and robsoul in the past two years have confirmed that he is a force to be reckoned with in the booming parisian house and techno scene. his approach on the would be back e.p fits in perfectly with the bass culture aesthetic, delivering tracks with a simple immediacy, always loaded with soul in just the right places, but never shirking the all-important groove. > would be back< s sturdy beat leads neatly up to a colourful burst of piano chords and rousing strings that make this into a perfect summer house cut. > fevrier< comes on with an entirely different season in mind, as mysterious and dubby tendrils of synths and samples unfurl around each other with a distinctly wintry mood. > my girl< meanwhile keeps the energy levels up with a stripped back, punchy beat, filling the space in the mix out with rousing pads that soothe and uplift.for a remix of > would be back<, we decided to turn to a long-time legend of the uk house scene, nail. his remix takes a more emotive approach to johns original, dropping in some playful synth lines and dreamy effects with stunning results. reaching across all seasons, situations and times of day and night, the would be back e.p delivers just the kind of versatile house music that sets our souls alight here at bass culture

for the next release, eklo 029 follows suit with another split ep with one artist taking each side of the vinyl. this time the label welcomes to the family rené audiard, known for his amazing works on imprint blank state and his great lp project * pechorin* released back in 2012. he brings us * glow*, a weird micro-house shuffling bomb for the a side, full of crazy ambiences demonstrating his vision of the berlin party ! on the b side, label head seuil keeps it bizarre with * model funk*. twisting the groove, he brings breakbeats and that detroit electro feeling on this microfunk number.

dense & pika return to hotflush with their first original material since last year s smash, colt . meanwhile they issued a chart-topping remix of paul woolford s erotic discourse with a signature bombast that carries over into the present klank ep. six tracks leave plenty of room for variety, however, from the toecap shuffle of the eponymous lead track to bad ink s melodic grand designs, through slacker s binary jack and the pared-down house groove that is slowhand , not to mention the aquatic depths explored by wandering hands , we see dense & pika s muscles at full flex.

nofitstate return with four tracks from hot talent a1 bassline whose reputation has been building of late from a succession of releases for the likes of dirtybird, get physical and gruuv amongst others. here hidden agenda finds the young producer in true devastating form. skippy percussion, a nod to the uks garage scene, vibes the track along nicely whilst the bass does the damage. burnt out piano island delves deeper, acting as a neat counterpoint to the more main room agenda. here the style is much more nuanced with a more hypnotic leaning. outsider picks up the pace against, albeit in a subtle, uplifting vibe with warped pianos and razor sharp percussion. t moe p rounds things off nicely with a moody bassline driven groove.

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.

outboxx return to brstl two years on from their first release on the label, tougher and more dance floor focused. although primarily known for deeper house sounds for labels such as futureboogie, they have never been afraid to experiment as exemplified on their debut lp for idle hands. here they turn their attention to deep techno, with two stripped back cuts that retain the warmth of their other productions. sequential circles drills down on a singular, angular riff whilst neatly deployed percusiion hits at just the right moments. moon loop whirls round on a deep spacey groove in keeping with its title. another strong release from the bristol focused brstl label.

these days house music is often about a 4/4 beat and a catchy groove. the idea is to do something simple to which you can get your groove and, and not so much about listening. the borders of electronic dance music makes room for the hypnotic beats and the driving grooves

ein jahr ist vergangen, seit dj koze sein weltweit mit awards und preisen ausgezeichnetes meisterwerk amygdala veröffentlichte: bestes album in der groove, de:bug, bei byte fm und zündfunk, best album 2 bei resident advisor, dazu gab es den hans musikpreis, den vut indie-award best album und schließlich den echo kritikerpreis. nun erscheint mit reincarnations pt 2, nach reincarnations - the remix chapter 2001-2009 und music is okay (2000), die dritte große werkschau des remix-virtuosen dj koze

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new dutch signing ivano tetelepta touches down on fear of flyings first release on their main label in 2011 with > smokin g<, a 10 minute excursion into the trippier side of house music backed with a remix of pure raw analogue power from those berlin based italians, the analogue cops. ivanos second original production > flowers< rounds thing off, gentle shards of melody underpinning a deliciously tight deep house groove

deep minimalistic 3track ep - 2014 repress

minuendo presents -between earth and space- mnd28#331 new various artists, 12- limited edition, hand numbered, vinyl only & no repress. contains tracks by joey kay, artist from chicago for second time he returns after previous work at -keep the face- now he presents two tracks -i wonder- beautiful vocal deep house soulful and -in a trance- techno tool for the dance floor. spanish producer jesus gonsev owner of troubled kids presents -seppuku- a deep house groove made in spain. finally debuting on minuendo representing swiss artists, allstar motomusic feat nicole b artist from deepart sounds presents -little trinidadian girl- 100% chicago house sounds, real flute and vocal, a perfect track to play or listen.

plastic love welcomes fellow angeleno michael walsh on board for the 2nd release on their budding label. walsh s debut ep showcases the producer s breadth and depth of all things rave with two distinct tracks aimed squarely at the dancefloor. before when it was new s unmistakeable melody act as a call to the dancefloor while a rumbling bassline underneath keeps you locked into a groove. strobe lights arpeggiated bassline and snappy disco drums showcase how versatile walsh can be. remixes come courtesy of label co-boss maheras as well as caravan boss and aus music stalwart dj october

new edits label bringing you 2 cracking disco edits, first up we have a funky cosmic groover with some wicked wah wah guitar, strings, effects, cool synths and tight drums, all bound to get them moving on the dance floor. the b side groove is so infectious with some sweet harmonica solos, tight bass and soaring strings that lifts this track and the crowd to cloud 9

im gatefold . das meisterwerk smokers delight aus dem jahr 1995 mit seiner innovativen fusion aus jazz, dub, soul und hip hop definierte als post-club-comedown-trip das genre des instrumental-hip hop/downbeat/trip-hop.

this is one of the seminal soundtracks that will set you on an italian groove odyssey! the film is the most depraved of all of the volumes of the emanuelle series. maestro fidenco relies heavily on layered strings, horns, flutes, violins and an array of exotic instruments and aims for eclecticism in playing with versions of the main theme.
remastered 2014 edition, originally released in 1976.

super rhythm trax follows up mike ashs immense return to acid ep with another smasher. with a slew of releases due to drop on some very respected labels in the coming months, djs dj, jerome hill steps up and serves up 3 tracks of pure groove acid music. owner over at dont recordings and fat hop, jerome zones in on that ultra-vibe and takes you back whilst keeping you up to date in a style all of his own. never one to release music for the sake of it, paper bag acid is finally seeing a vinyl release after being tried and tested extensively on the airwaves of londons finest rinse and kool fm and in the clubs and festivals over the summer. this ones a killer!

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.

the original, with a well-constructed bassline incorporates a warm up melody that begins to set the tone for the night ahead. each layer is distinct as the track begins to build itself right to its crescendo when each of those individual layers collectively come together. you can distinctly hear the 80 s like synths that are cleverly inserted into the track which are highlighted by the female vocal samples. the grittier elements add a touch of darkness and instantly transport you to a warehouse club with an intimate atmosphere. the remix, done by the widely loved tech-house duo pleasurekraft jack up the tempo a notch, and add a bouncy groove to the track. where the original brought out a darker side, the remix is more upbeat and settles in well for a peak hour set. bringing that crisp bassline to the fore, and tuning out the melodies to make them a tad subtler it showcases a more tech-house version of the original. there s an added element a slightly more haunted vibe which is coupled together with those gritty and harder elements. all i can conclude is what a tech-house bomb this is from the highly talented pleasurekraft. they always manage to bring something new and unique to every single track they ve ever remixed which truly shows their remarkability as consistently good producers.

the return on bosconi of the wonderkids from firenze sud, herva and dukwa (aka marco d aquino) as life s track, consists in a explosive blend of pure freestyle ghetto goodness!! four burning tracks dense of special effects, sound manipulations through tape distortions and pyrotechnic structures: a side starts with the funky builder it fell down, a full on, rough and raw ultra filtered disco house dancefloor anthem in the vein of a more warped and f**ked up bangalter or shake shakir, while on the second cut there s the aggressive and drunk ghetto blaster of come on, on b side instead you ll find the breathtaking groove from the driving acid techno bossa of -rescue me- and the electro breaks from lost cassettes of the melancholic and dreamy closing ep lullaby -sometimes theycome back-..

ovums 20th birthday celebrations continue with josh winks talking to you! with such an impeccable track record for his original productions, any news of an impending josh wink release is usually met with a familiar mix of excitement and trepidation

dense & pikas offshoot label kneaded pains returns with another techno focused 4 tracker from the mysterious moss a1 brings the heat with a spacious warehouse jam, kicking off with a warm pad before unloading with the tracks monstrous bass hook. a2 dives into lo:fi realms with a moody yet effective groove complete with male spoken vocal. b1 keeps things main room albeit in a more clean and serene way with razor sharp kicks and percussion providing a nice counterpoint to the rougher edge of the a side before b2s deliciously deep jam rounds off the ep.

liddell townsells debut 12inch on trax (co-produced with adonis) is a non-stop call to arms to the dancefloor set to a hype chicago backing track that presses all the right buttons! originally released in 1987, this is the first time it has been re-mastered and re-issued and it still sounds as heavy as it did back then, a sure fire dancefloor killer in true chicago fashion, party people jack your body is an essential weapon in any djs bag. let the rhythm move your feet

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

danse club label bosses scott & austen smart aka brodanse unleash their second release on the label, the the ride featuring vocals from cari golden. the release kicks off with the original version of nobody walks, a tough and grooving slice of vocal house that employs a simple bass and piano chord groove to provide the soundbed for cari goldens distinctive vocals.

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

alison marks returns fresh from her recent collaborative releases as wallflower with leah floyeurs and lumina, her more machine based project, with helen copnall. here she delivers a subtle yet enlivening piece in the form of mama,a slow, enchanting groove which works surprisingly well pitched up utilising piano, strings and a vocal motif reminding us why it is that we spend so many hours on the dance floor/behind the mixing desk/in the record shop.

fernandos debut for leng was the universally well received mid-tempo monster *blue impala*. now he is back with yet another hypnotic bass heavy workout. *giant desert* takes the same low slung approach with some heavy guitar work from fiorucci. this is really is chugging music at its best, with flashes of vocal, analog synths and a dirty rock guitar combining to keep that head nodding. the extended dub allows fiorucci more space to hit the groove and the guitar work becomes epic.

side a: palace of change. written in 2011 this one is from the vaults, it came at a time when i wanted change in my music to break away from being diamond eye and move to a more upbeat and uplifting sound, while retaining my signature spiritual and thoughtful approach to music. side b: auf deutsch. an out there rhythm structure that encompasses the half time approach to techno, a contrast to the a side, this has a more lean back and shoulder movement groove, suitable for either side, but can t have light without shadow.

hex is proud to present juliett & hilary warner as they join forces on the first release of our limited series. blonde - a dark minimalistic techno groove accompanied by 3 techno remixes from knobs, sync therapy, and the collaboration, dolgener & memnok. join us in the dark.

(incl black asteroid rmx) tons of groove and darkness, make this release another one trademark record for 2014 which will lead the crowds to a dancing delirium.

a harmless deed release number 8 brings the third installement from epiphany, a record we are really excited about. from the ever evolving and soul infused acid of -let the boy be- where everything sits over a deep and rhythmic chord progression, to the noisy deepness and jam feel of -player-, or the weirdly addictive groove of -on the run- where snares and pads find their way over a jazzy melody, -last gasp- proves itself to be epiphany s strongest release to date, a record that radiates energy and futurism.

liverpool-based producer bantam lions has long been part of the scenery records family, helping label boss asok launch the imprint with 2012s one to one ep. here he returns with his third 12 inch for the label. lead cut *recollections* is particularly good, delivering a deep and attractive fusion of fuzzy analogue warm, dreamy melodies and intoxicating chords. he ups the tempo further on *many years later*. which layers dubbed-out chords and swirling textures over an energy-packed techno groove. the accompanying remixes are pretty tasty, too, with the cyclist particularly impressing with his detroit techno-goes-lo-fi interpretation of *recollections*. that said, the dreamy, new age-influenced downtempo take from mood hut regular cloudface is pretty darn good, too.