apple pips is proud to present another original new talent from the bristol bass underground - orphan101. having cut his teeth on bristol pirate radio with headhunter aka addison groove, orphan101 surfaced earlier this year with some promising releases on saigon and his own decarhythm label, one of several new labels in bristol (along with if symptoms persist, idle hands, & subdepth) to be pushing a varied and seemingly boundary less take on bass music.

low volume, the alias of a well known producer who wishes to remain anonymous for the time being, produces 3 tracks aimed squarely at those afterhours sessions. the ep kicks off with the appropriately titled afterhour , a slowly evolving hypnotic groove with tripped out noises a plenty to give a serious feeling of heady depth.

fresh from the incredible success of his chicago days / detroit nights< album on josh winks ovum recordings, the be as one label boss continues to bring the heat, with a brand new double-header for objektivity.
a side >majestic<, with its stripped structure and layered vocal, has already become a staple in the sets of a few close friends. its hypnotic and relentless, jackin groove is sure to make it an instant favourite. flipside >glooming< is from classic chicago stock. filtered to perfection and already picking up support from dj sneak, it delivers a welcome blast of windy-city-inspired house.
shlomi aber on objektivity, a perfect match!

vincenzo certainly needs no introduction as one of the dessous and poker flat camps central artists. now he is gearing up to release his next full-length album in 2011, the first single to be featured is the breathtaking >the clearing<. beautifully warm and overflowing with atmosphere, this anthemic modern ode to introspective moments on the dancefloor swirls and builds with incredible depth and clarity. like opening the door to a secret garden full of wonders, this powerful moment of positivity sends unifying waves through clubland. the equally special dub version works the groove further with a straighter edge and an even later night theme emerges through the blissed out wash of chords and subtle harmonies. veteran producer ian pooley is enjoying a comeback of late with his classic soulful house sound once again brought back to the floors. his stunning remix pays tribute to all the power and emotion of the original, while cutting up some old-school flavours and laying down that classic pooley key-led funk.

jenifa mayanja, respected new york dj, producer and owner of bu-mako recordings, steps into the altered moods collective for an exciting two cut vinyl release, >desire more<. the first side slides into a subtle groove with voices and synthy keys over a beat itching to get you on to the dance floor. then a variety of warm melodies join in, bubbling and be-bopping onto the main cut, a collusion of claps, beats and riffs. jenifa comes back and leads us to a saucy clarinet that could be rehearsing in the next room, unaware of our presence. yet it echoes the feel of the piece, dancing away from and back to the rhythm.

groove charts pos 15. falko brocksieper is back on his recently relaunched sub static label with a 3-tracker called >beau rivage<. yet again all pieces on this ep are showing falkos love for slowly building, trippy techno arrangements, aiming at various states of the dancefloor. a catchy bassline paired with edgy electronic percussions and subtle harmonic overtones make the two latenight tracks >beau rivage< and >glow in the dark< a joy to play to a tenderized crowd. with the same signature organic feel falko weaves all the elements together on deeper track >mental hangover<, featuring vocals by benjamin fehr). this ep represents falkos tie to timeless electronic music, and his concern to keep classic themes alive & interesting.

willkommen fapples auf satr. passend zur kalten jahreszeit, legt das junge berliner label ordentlich kohlen ins feuer. die beiden kasachen stephan sax knyazev and alexander dizzik kovalenko debütieren mit ihrer ersten ep my pink phone auf simple as that records. hier legen die beiden mit ihren zwei energiegeladenen tech-house tracks my pink phone und tasty funkets ordentlich was in die waagschale. beide tracks bestechen durch einen treibenden groove gepaart mit den saxophon sounds ergibt das eine unwiderstehliche mischung. abgerundet wird das ganze mit 2 knackigen remixen, da geben sich der mecklenburger jung sandro schaeufler (satr, acker rec.) und der jenaer jamy wing ( sonido , einmaleins) , die ehre. supportet by the glitz, adam port, rampa, re:you, david keno, andreas henneberg, marc depulse

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is it balearic follow up the monumental >panorama suite< from max essa with an allstar remixed package from portugals acclaimed s.d.c peaceful warrior is a laid back house groove in the style of don carlos >mediterranea/alone< this has winter sunshine dripping all over mellow flutes and synths and a jazzy funky guitar lick before dropping a little acid - beautifully constructed nu-med house. on the remix basles up and coming nu-disco upstarts pharoah black magic transform this into a eurodisco style dancefloor bomb along the lines of aeroplane and tensnake. soft rocks ft lovefingers jesus convention remix create of krautesque acid balearic chugger of immense proportions -very special. finally las finest alchemists pacific horizons weave their magic and produce an epic version with new bass and piano whilst accentuating the acid line. atmosphere galore and an all round top package!!

canadas eddie c (jisco music, endless flight, sleazy beats, karat) with 4 new tracks for the sound of speed label! the 12inch starts with the disco track >migration< that has a solid mid tempo groove going with a break from a soul record. >keepin on< is on a mellow soul tip and reminds of dillas >donuts<. >give it to me< has an upbeat, guitar led groove with stompin drums and seductive soulful vox. >days like these< has organic chilled-out sounds going

!!vinyl only , ltd repress!!! yo hermeneutics! acid pauli (console, notwist, electronist) knows where the shoe pinches: we all need more soul. marvin is like these rare double groove vinyls, where two songs running parallel, (you may think oops the needle is hopping) well, in the middle of the tune the striation crosses, and then it ooze out soul and the sun rise

nice price deal !!! second in the all-analogue cave paintings series where raw machine funk workouts are very much the order of the day. >2x< takes up where 1y left off and adds a sinister backwards-sweeping synth line to turn heads to jelly while the limbs carry on jacking to the syncopated percussion and insistent one-note bassline. >2y< is all but completely enveloped by a warm, deep, resonating bassline which is so wall-to-wall that it leaves plenty of room for the intricate, interlocking percussion to create a body-hypnotic groove. cave paintings - letting the machines decide.

from their critically acclaimed third studio album more! booka shades final release of 2010 is >regenerate<. coming with a remix package from the veritable whos who on the hot remixer tip right now : popof, & pan-pot . >regenerate< original remix is booka shades own new take on their >more!< album version, weaving a haunting femme vocal through bouncing synths and an epic breakdown. french producer popof, with previous releases on turbo and form music, pushes the groove through finely crafted highs and lows while mobilees pan-pot take it to the dark side

m a n i k returns to ovum after his incredibly successful park to the slope ep. he comes to us this whit his follow up keep that fresh ep. the title of the ep says it all as m a n i k is constantly evolving his sound and keeping the music fresh. the title track >keep that fresh< has a funky 303 bass line with intricate grooves and a hook made up of some chords. this is something that will clearly get the floor rolling. next up is ditmars blvd with its heavy drums and catchy synth line, is a stone cold groove track. on the b side we start with >hold on<. this track is inspired by the sounds of early west coast g funk hip hop with its lead synth and funked up analog bass line. the final cut on this diverse ep is >shes slow motion<, with its r&b vocal floating over the incredible deep instrumental. this is something you could hear in the early mornings at a brooklyn warehouse party. all in all a great diverse follow up from m a n i k that should be in the sets of a wide range of djs

well rounded are extremely excited to announce the imminent unleashing of the 2nd instalment in our r&b refix special series. ladies and gents - cash antics vol 2. this time round we bring you 4 separate artists take on remaking r&b in their own inimitable ways. first up deadboys >fireworks< edit has elicited a massive response already on forums and blogs, its simple house framework lending extra soul, gravity and impact to the beautiful vocals and piano. incredibly effective and affecting stuff. on track 2 gongon & bad autopsy (ptn / ramp) showcase their stripped back luminous garage informed sound on >mag (remix)<. the contrast between the bare bones beat, warm sub tones, hovering chords and earnest vocal make this a highly addictive tune. watch for future releases from these guys. flip the plate for skinnz and his steamy half-step selection >turn u on<. already a regular feature in deadboy dj sets, this wastes no time in seducing the listener with a breathless panting vocal riding a bumping beat, bouncing bass and sweaty synth work. this tune is hot and heavy! finally gatto viola & doc daneekas >backstabbin angie< wraps things up with nakedly emotional vocals riding a uk funky updated take on a classic 70s philly soul groove. a natural closer for a fantastically varied ep united with a common purpose - to drop honey-dipped r&b voices and vibes into the epicentre of new uk bass music fusions.

including pier bucci remix! our seventh vinyl release features the long awaited debut ep of berlin based project house in a livingroom. clicking beats, lots of groove and mesmerizing vocals are the key ingredients for >jacked beat<, a reduced, funk loaded, jackin house track. house in a livingroom is formed by producer leo cubanero who has already delivered stunning releases on labels like textone and festplatten and vocalist rebecca metternich who adds her clear emotional voice to the ensemble. the flipside features a remix by chilean producer pier bucci who reduces the vocals and enhances the mix with fat analog drums as well as the track >push me< which actually would have been worth a release of its own.

huge three track ep with excellent deep funky house / disco cuts

after his great release on royal oak recently marco bernardi is back on creme with a beautiful grand sweeping house track. >klinsfrar melode< rolls like a wave over the sandy beaches of your mind... or something like that. on the flip dj sprinkles beats the hell out of it with an epic 12 minute old school flavored warrior groove.

the groove packages downloaded from the internet, are currently killing the true underground music. for this reason steve doesnt use preset sounds in the tracks. the artist is creator, not a copier....

incl remixes by jimmy edgar & click click !! big with: mathias schaffhäuser, niko schwind, dirty doering, shir khan, m_ferri, noreuil, dj glen, sven jozwiak, sebastian wilck, microbodies, renato patriarca, jitzu, roberto perotti, berlin mite institut and many more…. this vinyl features a groovy 80s/ disco smasher from kassettes new discovery glocal from sao paulo (brazil). lennox and dani focus on a hooky bassline, with a whiff of acid and super catchy vocals. as a bonus detroits wunderkind jimmy edgar (warp/ items & things) and berlins click click (kassette) add two remixes to this mindblowing release. jimmy edgar delivers a really hypnotic deep house mix with a whiff of 90s flavour while label head click | click focuses on a funky minimal/ disco groove.

retrofit reaches release no. 4 with a solo endeavour from boss jay shepheard that truly encapsulates the labels mantra of referencing vintage house, disco and techno but laying it in a sheen of contemporary sonic dynamism. this is more than evident on the expertly paced >all over my nord< which is driven by a richly elastic analogue bassline riding the slick syncopation. a surfeit of melodic stabs imbues the track with real energy whilst the gradual rise to dominance of a pad wash drenched in detroit atmospherics adds the requisite emotion! this is complemented by the much more immediate >string theory< which opens the b side with a master class in future retro jacking house business whilst >kuderskis groove< bridges the gap between filtered disco aesthetics and deep house bpms with nonchalant ease. prime dj business once again from the retrofit camp.

on this 12 inch you will find 4 tracks: >friction< and its unstopable groove and dark atmosphere, >perception< is an incredible journey that will leave you breathless, while >phenomena< is a little deeper, and >utopia< is pure magic! the tracks are already getting support from carl craig, laurent garnier, ben klock and marcel dettmann, enjoy! marcelus is the future!

1 track continues with delivering some serious house music! after three releases we know their goal... epic house tracks rooted in the best tradition of chicago and early nineties productions. 1 track in three versions, main, mix and reprise. this 4th release in the series might very well be the biggest so far with a upbeat track that is build on a romantic classic groove and with a precise arrangement. slowly building and creating tension is what john daly can do like no other. this is a precision bomb with a devastating effect when an expert pilot drops it at the right moment

das niederländische duo tj kong & nuno dos santos setzt seine suche nach dem perfekten house-groove fort. diese ep auf compost black label enthält remixe zweier tracks ihres im sommer erschienenen albums >after dark, my sweet<. kirk degiorgio verwandelt >where were you< (vocals: robert owens) in einen warmen deep techno track. außerdem enthalten ist ein unwerfend guter mix des amsterdamer newcomers melo

och pops up on baby fords pal sl imprint after a solid debut on autoreplys offshoot stuga musik. although the producer behind the och pseudonym remains mysterious for now, his early productions have garnered support from such esteemed figures as ame, norman nodge, gerd janson, dj sneak and anthony shake shakir, and this latest 12 inch is, in our humble opinions, ochs best yet. the standout track here hogs the entirety of the a side, with >bombay bedbath< characterised by some beefy drums and a drowning, late night soul vocal which complements the rolling groove. flip over for two wonderful b side obscurites, namely the rich ambient textures of >interlude intuitive< and twinkling piano lines and moody atmospherics of >out of key in<.

the hideout deconstruction revisited series is going into phase two, here we go: after the french connection (d julz and paul ritch ) , this new release sees a more international bundle of top class producers : to start , we have dusseldorfs master producer martin buttrich (desolat , planet e , ...) put his magic hands on davide squillace & luca bacchetti s around the bay ( ho001). the track starts with an >acoustic style< beat and, a strong sine sub bass line, evolving to a jacking groove with rising vocal sample , intelligent synth lines , and arabic flute break. on b2 , carola pisaturo ( titbit , claque) delivers a more minimal rework , using bouncy sub bass , vocal snipets , 909 snare and clap ... giving davide squillace and luca bacchettis around the bay a rebirth. on the flip side, mathias kadens ( vakant , cocoon ) relecture starts with a strong shuffled tribal beat , 909 toms , synth lines ... mathias interprets the original elements of around the bay in a very personal way , dropping snipets into reverbs and delays in order to create a deep rising atmosphere untill the track peaks.

deep in the night, 2000 and one and sandy huner met up in their amsterdam studio to record >baile bass groove<, reflecting their early hour mood, this tune is the perfect tool for the afterparty.
on the flipside we welcome robert babicz, a name which doesnt need introduction! the title >take it deep< says it all, deep chords and floating strings are the ingredients which penetrate and power this groove.
last but not least, diego moura & diogo accioly better know as talking props both resident at d-edge in sao paulo, bring you >walking on white sands<, funky stabs and catchy vocal snippets make this track rock the dancefloors.

comedy of menace part 2 is the second vinyl single from the critically acclaimed artist album >comedy of menace< by terence fixmer. hypnotizing and mental in many ways, >comedy of menace part 2< reflects the character of his full length, and shows once more the versatility in terence fixmers productions. reworks by artists such as niederflur and brendon moeller pay tribute in an equally varied way. the vinyl includes the dubby and light original of >phantoms<, and the sensitive rework by niederflur on the a side, who transform the original into a more driven and dancefloor appealing techno track, without loosing the originals tender essence. the b side presents the hypnotic original >breathless< and brendon moellers remix of >things are over<. applying his very own dub techno fingerprint and creating a timeless soulful groove monster, its shifting the your reality from head to toe.

a spiral of evolving and heady, sample-laden tracks unfurl on paco osunas latest ep, a richly produced melding of continent-spanning talent, with paco partnering up in the studio with real-life amigos daniel sanchez, alex under, joseph capriati and alexi delano. the amigos ep presents driven, moving grooves with satiating build ups, over densely-layered samples and drums. osunas seasoned skill-sets in the dj booth and as a producer come together knowingly in this release. osuna and his dutch/spanish counterpart daniel sanchez combine melodic and percussive samples in kawuriel, whilst with madrids alex under as his cohort, osuna transfixes with waaaa - featuring a distinctive pitch shifting sound throughout its phasing. your understanding of its unusual name will become abundantly clear upon the first listen. also notable is wope, which contains woodblock-esque percussion samples that compliment the rolling bass, co-produced with italian musician joseph capriati. the eps finale, waxfix, is a combination of the talents of osuna and swedens alexi delano, resulting in another cleverly-derived arrangement of steady bass drums and strong high hats. its a well-locked and smoothly syncopated, loop-based groove

soys debut release comes in the form of >red<, a no nonsense straight up house track with stabby chords and relentless groove evident on the s2k rendition. on remix duty cinematic pulls in the now berlin based parisian alexkid whos career spans over a decade in techno and electronics, originally cutting his teeth alongside laurent garnier at f-comm. alex pulls out all the stabs on his remix with a stomping kick that further extentuiates that groove and forms that hybrid of house and techno with soul. completing the ep >computer moods< already burning floors is the hidden gem on this package seeing some great reactions from watergate, berlin to secretsundaze, london. a dirty bass heavy drum track that tears through any funktion one sound system!! one not to sleep on!

christoph abele aka catekk is very young but an adept. for years not only resident-dj of the legendary club flex in vienna but also live-act, sound engineer and together with christopher groove a promising producer-duo. even though catekk and groove have only been working together since 2010, they already produced for scene-headliners such as felix da housecat or marco bailey. however, catekk not only produces thrilling pieces for the just named heroes - his own releases can be found in countless vinyl bags and dj-charts. now the label houztekk records is releasing a long hidden jewel from catekks live-repertoire.

the ep reminds us why we love techno so much, fans of mills, hood, dehnert and dettmann will adore. a perfect cross over between detroit and berlin signature sound.!! the title track hits us with a heavy metallic stab which quickly lock us into the groove as the underlying bass tones start to twist and turn our bodies without self control into a must have dancefloor friendsy an essential chord-driven deep techno cut, keeping it minimal yet packed full of funk.

a1: >rejoice< - very strong usa vibes with this one, old school brooklyn boogie feel! the riff is infectious, brought right up to date with the addition of a heavy kick. vocal adds to the feel good nature of this track! killer!
b1: >cant fake da flip< - disco with a large house element. dancefloor killer, oozes of 80s flavour! incredible bassline and heavy old school disco groove.
b2: >get over the edit< - intro builds to a little string break, then the track hits! aggressive, heavy beat! cant help but move to this one. big, big track! another one for the dancefloor.

a1: >welcome to my world< (jfk rework) - dark, deep disco! has a real strong groove when it kicks in. very dancefloor orientated, suitable for the peak hours! vocals are icing on the cake, a great track! b1: >backed up< (jfk rework) - heavy beat, head nodding time! has a psychedelic feel, deep! horns add a bit on the top of the immense depth. killer track! b2: >blind man< - stuttering, strut of a song. cool idea, centred on the bass. a must listen

support from miguel migs, king britt, tedd patterson, master h, jammie thinnes, master kev, deep josh, russell pollitt, dalminjo, roussia, michael fossati, dj jorj... its almost winter time but stalwart has decided to refuse to let go on this depressing vibe !! with its 18th release, stalwart hopes to bring some sun in your heads and ears with this track from portuguese dj and producer deep djoe, sung by superstar portuguese soul singer veronica larrenne. >sing 4 u everyday< is a melodic funky soulful song full of live instruments giving it a warm, qualitative, singalong appeal. the groove will take you straight to the dancefloor, and the vibe to a warmer place near a beach or a swimming pool !! receiving heavy feedback, the original tune has been given the remix treatment from our heavyweight friend aaron ross who delivers a mood ii swing-like vocal dub version. dj rork added a different, more complex groove to the original track with his rework, while up-and-coming french talent thomas toccafondi had delivered a minimal, groovy and hypnotic dub, giving this package a wide appeal

cabin fever pulls in the production skills of alexkid (f com, cadenza) for this killer limited vinyl only release. >i want it all< is already turning into a bit of an anthem for radio slave with its relentless kick and vocal. whereas >lovemusic< is all about the groove. this time pressed on clear/transparent vinyl

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jeremy duffy (duffstep) brings us back to the deep, the spacey, the atmospheric, the groove. imagine blockheads, fly los, fingathings, mount kimbies and von ds sound, slightly reduce the beat to the soulful side, add synths and mid/heavy weighted bass and your almost there. as well as releasing music on his own label, join the dots, duffstep sent a copy of his demos to electric minds and after hearing >close< we immediately got in touch to sign the single. the track is one of the most powerful productions were heard this year and proved its worth when we heard it played as part of duffsteps av show on cargos huge system. big beats with a huge bass line, close is a powerful track that crosses the border of house and dubstep. to compliment the track we commissioned hreno & the mole to provide their take with a stripped back house version. in addition yam who also steps up for remix duties providing a killer boogie track. touching dub step , house and boogie the 12inch provides 3 sounds from the different corners of todays dance music scene.

the young hamburg based label rennbahn records comes along with his third release. the protagonist oliver ton (int. deejay gigolo) creates 2 pumpin techno tracks with freaky vocals and a nice groove. the ep also contains a melodic, but powerful rené bourgeois and a groovy ronald christoph remix.

piemonts newest release on mbf is in tune with their new more house flavoured trax and twists it slightly.smoking cave conveys new jack feeling with cool vocals meeting each other... clashing nicely and creating a super funky rhythm, incorporated in their own piemont groove. the track is as multicoloured and multidimensional as it possible can be, genre bending, cool, combining so many elements of different genres... it explodes on the dance floor. house djs as well as minimal djs will like these house chords and ascending strings, in the best wild pitch manner.

with their sixth release klangfarbe schallplatten from cologne presents the first full time ep of the french artists jules & moss, after they contributed two tracks to the split ep >them van / sick up< (kla03) with holger brauns & tim wagner, released end of the last year on klangfarbe schallplatten. jules & moss are worldwide known for their dj sets, they are also performing drum & live acts - at the zoo project (ibiza) or the full moon parties (thailand). there will be more releases soon on claude von strokes label dirty bird (usa) and the german label >session de luxe<. the ep contains three new tracks and one remix. kapoun is a cool & sophisticated accordion track in a typical french tradition, but with a modern groove

as someone that wears many hats, including dj, labelowner, producer and radio presenter, anja schneider has certainly been juggling them all very successfully this year. currently on a busy touring schedule in south america celebrating five years of mobilee records, before leaving for the road she also put aside some time to get back in the studio and produce a brand new ep, mobilee072 pushin. whilst she worked on her most recent productions such as ithought and something left with kiki, and also shinkansen with lee van dowski, this time she partnered once again with paul brtschitsch, with whom she co-produced her debut lp beyond the valley in 2008. famed for playing dj-sets that always come with a powerful bass and sexy groove, pushin is the perfect production equivalent of anja schneiders club performance. the title track comes with a soulful vocal, whilst a2 >strong way< is intended as a female interpretation of the same track. meanwhile, b1 >i dont feel anything< takes you on an eery ride with whispered utterances. enjoy!

third vinyl release for the 250 rec, this is a young label which in recent months has an excellent reputation in the international scene, played and supported by many important djs and producers. >clownerie< is a complete ep.. three tech house tracks with different characteristics. the title track is the typical summer hit to play when the sun is rising on the dancefloor. >dem rober< and >padrino del tabaco> are the tracks that will blow up the dancefloor ! 250 rec.. groove and bass line.. try it!

some of the most massive and influential bobby konders nu groove productions on one 12 inch.

ltj – go man go - classic ltj! killer track, based around a synth loop, vocal and a real strong groove. a firm disco tune that will be loved on the dance floor!
alien trick – black mystic prayer (jfk rework) - jfk is bang on form with this rework! a deep and hypnotic track that has a real dark feel and a beat that rocks. the bass line carries the song throughout, another hit for the club!

first part of nwis ep, celebrating the amsterdam dance event.

footandmouths forth release sees the return of the prodigal sons s.a.s. after the success of fam001 they are back with another hot slice of vintage house pie! the a side is a great little vintage house rework, complete with great keyboard stabs, driving bass and ace vocal, tweaked for perfect peak time performance. a2 is a superb mid-tempo electro dub of the vocal…blinding! the flip features dreaming and were hit boogie territory with some aplomb! a serious 80s groove underpins soulful vocal and electro beats. the dub then hikes the tempo and jacks the groove into ny dub underground! great package from the s.a.s mystery men!

part 2 of the nwi ep, celebrating the amsterdam dance event.

up and coming portuguese dj kaspar with a sweaty dubby house track and gerd in the remix! coming on clone club series which previously had the classic release by mina jackson and mike dunn. the original version takes a more dubby laidback approach with deep bass lines and a nice loose groove. gerds old school mix continues the early 90s house tradition of reshaping, covering, re-playing classic basslines or hooklines to spread the good vibes. sharp and tight remix that delivers big time. club house music in its best tradition!
comes on clear / dark blue marbled vinyl.