the long awaited first release from melbourne diva house/ bizarro group zanzibar chanel. if ru paul and william onyeabor had a love child states the back cover, a hint of the quirky funky productions that have come to define the sound of zanzibar chanel. or perhaps an inside joke from a group who have, until now, remained largely unknown to those outside of melbournes underground scene.

hypnotic reduced detroitish jackin’ 4-tracker from an inspiring artist that has also released on assemble music and platzhirsch. top notch stuff, lize again is prooving they defo know how to carefully select the soulfoul sounds. lize records is a berlin based underground label and artist collective that stands for a close-knit group of friends who started a label out of their idealistic love of music.

taste of honey is proud to present the true sound of the early 80 : change was an italian-american post-disco group formed in bologna, italy in 1979 by businessman and executive producer jacques fred petrus (1949-1986), mauro malavasi and davide romani.

vinyl only. sol asylum s follow up to the wildly successful >long time coming< ep is finally here. this time around from dilated pupils, a collective group of likeminded friends from the netherlands whom together have a distinct flavor in production consisting of analogue machines, tape noises and raw one-take jam sessions. in this release they have created a distinct mesmerizing atmosphere with an infinite labyrinth of intricate raw analogue grooves and evolving dream like synths. a haunting yet luminous collection of tracks tightly binds together the three-track entry with a remix delivered from birdmakingmachine.

back in 2009, exactly five marches ago, culprit began its journey. 5 years of existence is a significant mark for a label and worthy of some introspection. with its new release, the los angeles­based label celebrates one of its most recognisable elements, the standard hotel rooftop, the site of the labels signature parties for the past 6 years: its been more that just a location – the rooftop has become the essential ingredient of culprits philosophy. inspiring a successful three-part compilation series, above the city, which has united some of the best young production talent around, the series has showcased a particular brand of warm summer­time sound, modern yet timeless. each remix is a culprit debut for all of the remixers. yet, each of them is part of the extended group of friends of the label, a like­minded tight­knit collective

balearica brings the quality yet again with another stunning selection of unearthed eclectic gems. first up is one of the the all-time balearic/cosmic classics, the highly sought-after *i love you dancer* from french disco group voyage, a wonderfully funky floor-filling paean to fancy dancers and sweet romancers - total killer! followed by the dreamy instrumental version of italian crooner vasco rossis *una splendida giornata*, a beautiful sweeping slo-mo chugger. another instrumental opens the b-side, this time fonda raes in-demand dub of *heobah* with its relentless tripped-out synth groove. and lastly we have michael cretus little-known cosmic delight *flying to heaven*, a glorious slice of laid-back pop paradise hidden away on the b-side of a super-rare 1978 italian 12 inch. essential collection for lovers of the balearic sound.

super rare california sunshine soul, limite to 1000 numbered copies! this lp is the perfect combination of crossover and modern soul filled with strong black male group harmonies and funky instrumentation, a recording to savor the palette of soul and funk collectors across the board. this release isnt just about the vocalists but also the variety of talented musicians and unique instrumentation involved in creating this timeless testament to west coast african-american consciousness of the late 70s and early 80s.

as one half of seminal hip hop duo organized konfusion, prince po helped elevate lyricism and shape the art form for years to come. after joining forces with danger mouse for his classic solo debut, po is now back with animal serum, entirely produced by west coast beatsmith oh no. oh no has made a name for himself in recent years with a series of acclaimed solo albums, group work as one half of gangrene (alongside alchemist), plus production work on everything from the latest mos def album to grand theft auto v. with two innovative artists joining forces for the first time, animal serum is a dark, psychedelic experience that even includes a long-awaited reunion organized konfusion reunion on the pharoahe monch-assisted smash

dibek, phlox head honcho and one half of group niob, delivers ambient, kraut and detroit flavours on this lovely little 7inch in cooperation with smal records. fans of kassem mosse should check this out.

we welcome mister adrian back to pole group after his release on warm up not so long ago. 1975 is his new sonic adventure: three versions of the track plus a remix by reeko four cuts on the digital version and three on the black plastic slices.

second release on midlight, by the notorious frak, is in sight. one mighty tune on each side, both nearly 10 minutes. this mysterious group from sweden has a history rooted in the late 80s releasing cassettes, later many tripped out releases and lauded livesets. this fresh 12inch gives proof, once more, of their intriguingly stripped sound. first limited pressing comes with a limited inlay. get ready for a fix!

stompin at the savoy – live (1983) was a major commercial success for rufus and chaka khan, reaching #4 on billboards r&b albums charts. this double-record set features three sides of live material recorded over multiple dates at the savoy theatre in new york. the band stunned packed audiences with an energetic set of old favorites and new material, such as *tell me something good*, *you got the love*, *sweet thing*, *at midnight (my love will lift you up)*, and *do you love what you feel* as well as *what cha gonna do for me* from khans 1981 solo album of the same name. the d-side includes four new studio recordings of which two were released as singles, *aint nobody* and *one million kisses*. *aint nobody* became rufus final #1 r&b hit and won them a grammy award for best r&b performance by a duo or group with vocal in 1984. the song was featured in the movie breakin and its soundtrack.
pressing on audiophile 180 gram vinyl, housed in gatefold sleeve.

jimi tenor and nicole willis sublime herakles label returns with haunted by hallucinations, the new bandproject from petri tokkannenm mastermind of the fabolous finish soul investigators group. guitarist petri toikkanen, who graces the liner notes of nearly all the soul investigators (home cooking, keep reachin up) releases, as one of the formidable composers of the musical group, makes the debut on this self titled new bands album.

ronde is a french label proposing to gather a group of artists for the production of vinyl records around the concept of infinitely revolving loops... this vinyl incl tracks from: vadim svoboda, sharp, edith progue, dscrd, cédric pigot and jow

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paskal & urban absolutes are celebrating the release of their debut album lux (released in november 2013) with a big bash, encompassing a special remix package and with an illustrious group of liked minded peers. same as with their own work credo of cross-city collaborating (paskal aka alex lives in berlin, urban absolutes aka adrian lives in essen) the twosome assembled half of germany for the first, now available 12inch of the lux remixes.

khandoits hypnotic 100 bpm stomp does not adhere to genre or fickle trends, it simply bangs. the track begins with a sturdy kick and piano glissandos which recall alice coltranes most transportative work. as the beat picks up, a creeping, filtered arpeggio enters its journey between rhythmic and downright nasty serving as the track s primary drama. its a stunning intro to the new label grimy trax, a musical chameleon that can be dropped at the beginning, middle or end of the night. to complement the epic a-side, grimy returns to the endlessly talented midwest and emerges with lulu, an original track by deejay/edit ace bruce ivery. the track seamlessly combines the chicago acid sound with the clever vocal sampling of early 90s nyc house. the result is pure peak-time heat. towards the end of the track, ivery arranges brief melodic elements into a propulsive disco facsimile. this unexpected turn summarizes the philosophy of the new label and the way this small group of artists selects and makes records. it doesnt matter if its house, disco, or techno, just make it grimy!

this limited edition 7 vinyl from mcm, released in conjunction with headcount records is a little slice of history. the former lyricist and front-man of the pioneering uk hip hop crew, caveman delivers two solid joints. caveman was the first uk hip hop group to get signed to a major label and signed to profile records in 1990. the crew quickly established themselves as one of the uks most popular and versatile acts. over 20 years after the first caveman album, mcm is back. the a side cut, r.e.a.l (rhymes equal actual life) is featuring fellow high wycombe emcee c-lone and is produced by rinse dog with the cuts by mr brown. the b-side cut is through and through mcm.

activists on the paris minimal scene since their beginnings in 2006, the group antislash produce sharp, destructive, dancefloor house music. on the decks, they rhythmically exude their passion for electronic music and clubbing. they already played in most of the prestigious parisian clubs and over europe like rex club, nouveau casino, panorama bar, bar 25, club der visionaere or overground festival.

groovement has been developing its artistic connection with japan in recent years, so sais integration as a member of the labels on-going group of producers feels nothing short than natural. this first record showcases his meticulous approach to electronic music creation, with 4 original tracks that constitute a strong demonstration of his potential. flying with you” is a collection of tracks with a house matrix feel, sometimes revealing a dramatic pulse other times hypnotic forward thinking moves, but always with a subtle melodic texture that makes it work for the mind, body and soul. in fact, sais music is both luminous and dense, inviting us to embark on a trip but giving us the freedom to dream about our own destination. its a beautiful sense of interaction between the creator and his audience.

supported by: blawan, surgeon, dave clarke, james ruskin, tommy four seven, speedy j, chris liebing, joseph capriati, gary beck, perc, and, marcel dettmann, truncate, lucy, pfirter, rebekah, truss, forward strategy group, chris finke, giorgio gigli, the public stand, radial, darko esser, clouds, paul birken, cassegrain, kriz, developer, mr. jones, lag, sunil sharpe, charlton, svreca, boddika, paul mac, henning baer, nx1, joachim spieth, exium, markus suckut, the black dog, xhin, samuli kemppi, hans bouffmyhre, christian wunsch, inigo kennedy, adam x.

e-issue zweier verlorengeglaubter lps dieser formidablen live-band der funk-, soul- und disco-ära der späten 70er. ltd auf 500 lps, gatefold, sleeve notes , studiosession pictures, incl cd & dl-link

vent is a newly formed berlin based vinyl only label, built upon the love of raw and unpretentious techno. with a widespread group of artists under its wings, vent is taking the same thoughts from different people in different parts of the world and thus gathering the cognates of a contemporary techno vision...

deathday (formerly deathday party) is a los angeles based experimental post-punk band, formed in santa ana, california in 2008 by brothers alex guillén and giovanni guillén. previous incarnations of the group can be traced back to santa ana s koo s scene of the late 1990 s. while the title-track is an unreleased one, instead dropped into obscurity was already included in the downwards compilation click heels alongside with tropic of cancer, silent servant, the kvb. on the b side mannequin asked to the synth-master legowelt to remix after dark

compilation of early blue beat tracks featuring laurel aitken in various guises. 16 track 180 gram vinyl album of early laurel aitken related blue beat releases. featuring the blues beats, the caribs, the boogie cats, ken richards, ruddy & sketto, juke reid.

musical collisions in the atlantic! sofrito kicks off the new island series with a a celebration of the vital dancefloor sounds of cape verde - a mixture of local funana rhythms, batuque percussion and psychedelic disco synths. originally released in the early 80s, dionisio maios anthemic corpim sabe is stretched into a 12 inch mix by the alma negra collective - bringing the thumping bassline to the fore and tweaking the piano-led groove into a slice of cosmic island perfection. on the flip the dynamic hide & smile duo splice an early track from trailblazing group bulimundo into a percussive workout - a sure fire winner that bridges the gap between traditional styles and the sounds of kuduro and coupe decaĺe. os kings complete the ep with an ode to struggling youth, anchored by sweet guitars and a slick bassline

part of a constellation of little known, largely spanish techno artists who have defined semantica as a must-watch techno label since at least 2009 but really for its entire history, aikens work is also a stunning summation of the qualities that make this small group of leading-edge talents essential encapsulations of the genres musical progression up until this time. deeply rooted in the innovations of detroit, berlin and new york, his music also takes in flourishes of sound design and broken-beat experimentalism rooted in the rich past of uk dance music

i will never forget the many dancefloor dates my friends and i had with harry romero back in the late 90s and early naughties. nobody turned out beats like *choo choo*. cro-magnon, erectus, tania, night at the black, suck my clock, beats vol. 1 & 2, mas pito (as mongobonix), the list goes on and on… each and every one a seminal house smash, played by all and still sounding as fresh today as they did on their first spin. 2013 is the beginning of a new chapter for harry, parting ways with his long time label group subliminal, after completing a ten year deal, he is now free to release with other labels, and importantly, return directly to the beats. already forging ahead with new releases on ovum (under his vaggio alias) and sneaks i m a house gangster among others, here he makes his debut on circus recordings.

next sinnmusik. 4 deep blunts between new york and chicago house. forward thinking label, publishing group and talent scouts >sinnmusik< present another promising producer in kassel based georgi barrel. with his roots set in hip-hop production, georgis debut ep >ghetto dinner< is a pack of roughly forged house grooves peppered with dusty percussion and soulful vocals.

crimes of the future is a new label from timothy j fairplay & scott fraser, and follows on from their night of the same name at the berkeley suite, glasgow and in plastic people, london. timothy and scott both work out of andrew weatheralls basement bunker studio on scrutton street and are part of a group of djs becoming known as the scrutton street axis. timothy is also one half of the asphodells with andrew weatherall who released their first album *ruled by passion, destroyed by lust* this year on rotters golf club.

der produzent willie mitchell brachte die talentierte rhythm group hervor-hi rhythm, welche aus den hodges bruedern und howard grimes bestand. im jahre 1976 nahmen sie die lp on the loose auf und waren als band bis in die 90er hinein zusammen erfolgreich unterwegs. das quartett gilt auch heute noch als eine der besten und bedeutendsten bands im bereich soul-musik. und neben ihnen waren weitere großartige künstler wie ann peebles, otis clay oder auch syl johnson auf dem brillanten label hi-records vertreten. der gesamte umfangreiche backkatalog des legendären us-soul-labels hi records wird nun via fat possum re-released. sämtliche alben werden mit der original-tracklist veröffentlicht. die vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive download-code.

yukazu, a band formed by lenuschka krueger and mike hermann, look to combine the charm of french chanson with gypsy balkan groove. the band was completed with the addition of rafaele castiglione who united the group like a kindred musical spirit. he reworked each track affectionately, telling his side of the story so you can look at it from a different angle.

following the very recent success of the fokuz group ep on penny royal, label boss paul mac teams up once again with kryptic minds to provide some more bass heavy club techno. fellow osiris artist killawatt providing a heavy alternative mix also. early dj support on this one from dave clarke, ben sims , james ruskin & oscar mulero.

cumpa limited is a vinyl and digital chilean label company. it is born in 2013 under the motivation of a group of friends and lovers of electronic dance music for dance floor. our label constantly looks for an harmonic fusion of organic melodies and synthetic textures through voices and folk roots sounds, managing to deliver a spatial personality to our rhythms.
this label has a strong tendency for the rescue of our electronic sound culture, which has enabled us to enter in the sets of recognized djs and be identified worldwide as the chilestyle sound. cumpa limited requires to all producers to have a special personality in order to become a real cumpa (friend).

the first release on the new bodytonic label is the debut ep by white collar boy. white collar boy are a two piece electronic-garage group from dublin. mark cummins (the ginger one) and gavin white (the-not-so-ginger one) met in barcelona where their shared passion for electronic composition (and knitting) inevitably led the pair to merge their creative endeavors. *suuu / tide* comes fresh with remixes from twisted pepper resident frank b (he of chain of fools fame) and simon bird.

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

clear soul forces is next to carry the burning flame for the city of detroit. discovered, championed, and mentored by royce da 5’9”, the four-man group rhymes like genetically enhanced street poets from the 70s who are here to remind us what album rap sounds like. the vision of e-fav, l.a.z., noveliss, and producer/emcee ilajide combines golden era, 21st century, backpack and sub-woofer hip-hop but never sounds dated, derivative, or awkwardly avant garde.
pressing on golden coloured double vinyl, download code included.

gianclaudio hashem moniri & giuseppe carlini formed the group plaster in rome italy in 2008 and has released eps, albums & been on compilations with their sharp edged sounds, deep beats with some funky syncopations since 2010 on labels such as kvitnu, crazy language, stroboscopic artefacts & touchin bass

while this album could have gone down a rather obvious route, with the remixers of the asphodells album *ruled by passion…*, andrew weatherall looked a little closer to home.
mainly revolving around the axis - the group of locally-based producers who can be spotted in and out of weatheralls shoreditch studio bunker - reworkings from the likes of phil kieran, scott fraser, hardway bros, justin robertson and ivan smagghe soon came to light.
this idea lead to a broad range of styles with something for everyone. we have stopped arguing in the office about which is the best track. they all are.

high up in an isolated valley in the himalayas a group of anglican nuns reside in a former house of women . the palace of mopu, near darjling, is the setting for emotional tensions, sexual repression and psychological drama. a themed 6 track limited edition vinyl only mini lp from a clandestine and sometime rephlex uk producer/artist.

the kontra-musik white label series has turned five. we celebrate with the group who started it all. frak returns to kontra-musik with four more tracks of acidic craziness.

it has always been one of my dreams reunite the old group of friends i met in the basement of rome and with whom i have begun the journey towards this adventure. today i am very happy to present this work made in collaboration with one of my closest friends and with whom i shared for long time studios, music, ideas, techniques and the mutual love for a good italian cuisine. i sincerely believe that donato dozzy does not need any introduction.

earthlings choice of name is as self-confident as their performance. the japanese trio defines itself as a worldly representative, capable of creative exploration without limits. the group calls their first album dance to express the fullest flowers of rhytmic movement, attending to both physical and spiritual needs.

what do you get when you cross the legendary group harmony of the impressions, with the savvy production stylings of daptones very own master of ceremonies and guitar dynamo, binky griptite? easy, you get one of the finest collaborations that has ever been realized onto 7 inches of high quality vinyl. ladies and gentlemen we present to the greater daptone universe, the first single by the impressions in over 30 years. featuring original members, fred cash, sam gooden, as well as reggie torrian, who has been singing with the group since the early 70s - this single is the sweet soulful beauty you would expect from the impressions. no cheesy synthetic instruments or tryin-to-stay-contemporary beats here. this is real soul music played by a real band and how sweet it is!

part 3 of the emotional relish series sees robi insinnas work remixed by a quartet of british producers. death in vegas overseer richard fearless tackles >be loved< starting with an ethereal loop that builds on top of itself before the beat kicks in and the remix heads for the dark (leather) dancefloor. mr andy blake channels the collective spirits of the slits, the pop group and killing joke on his space echo laden remix of >adolescent sex< whilst weatherall acolyte scott fraser returns to the relish cause with a typically chugging rendition of >turning< that has found favour from croatia boat parties to the catwalks of paris s/s 2013 no less (check youtube for evidence). cosey club founder richard d clouston slows down the tempo for a brooding, mind bending take on >blue girls<.

full flavor music comes roaring itself into the hot summer of 2013 with barton springs sampler by new group devils paintbrush.

hey shorty girl you looking so fine, can you tell me what you do… she said daddy can i dance for you, daddy come and watch me juke.
courtesy of slug one entertainment, chi town house hero dj slugo drops an e.p of new and unreleased ghetto work outs on thug records. live and direct from the south side of chicago, work tha hoe, all purpose pussy & booty clap are signature dj slugo jack tracks. watch me juke, the lead track on this record is a footwork anthem and features vocal arrangements by edgar big gemini porter from the group men at large and kendall moore a/k/a k scrilla. artwork inspiration from the originator dj screw rip, labels designed by daniel crocetti. if you aint got no footwork just sit back and feel the beat. too hot to handle.

one of the most unexpected collaborations of recent memory, defected presents loco dice in the house is the most explosive dance music compilation of the year. here four tracks from the release are exclusively presented in this limited edition vinyl sampler. loco dice in the house exemplifies the open-minded attitude to electronic music embraced by both label and artist, and delivers a truly unique and timeless listening experience

trotz zahlreicher nebenprojekte wie alexis taylors about group, joe goddards the 2 bears und einem vollgepackten tour-kalender, lassen uns hot chip nach ihrem erfolgs-album in our heads vom sommer 2012 auch in diesem jahr nicht im stich: die neue single dark and stormy erscheint am via domino! der typisch leichtfüßige hot chip-sound trifft auf eingängig groovende bass-lines und den soulig-melancholischen gesang alexis taylors. dabei herausgekommen ist ein elektrisierender dance-pop-song, der spätestens mit dem aah-ooh der bridge ganz fest im ohr hängen bleibt.