stevie kotey & max essa first salon de l herbe ep was released via electric minds in may 2008 providing a twisted journey of dub, disco and electronica and given the thumbs up world-wide by todays elite producers & djs . the standard continues with the 2nd ep, which sticks to the same theme in providing three deep and underground cuts. the live drums, guitars and slick arrangement provide a musical journey that sounds immense when piped through any decent club system. >1986< will provide a great vibe for any club while >1978 it felt great< & >guitars< balearic feel will be perfect for this summer. all in all three amazing tracks

john talabot is a youngster from barcelona with a rather special way of approaching music. borrowing his schools name for his alias and the most diverse samples for his music, he produces expansive and iconoclastic housey tracks. his influences range from flamenco to northern soul, from african music to traditional asian songs and he s inspiration sources go from the profound and sensual house of moodyman and labels such as sound signature or kdj to disco music, chicago house, pop or techno, whatever he likes. sounds like a bass kick and a sampler, he says us in his myspace, no less. this young producer and tireless musical tracker has the ability not just to find the appropriate samples but also to conjugate them wisely. in a great exercise of sonic inventiveness, guitars, strings and keyboards are combined in his tracks with rhythms and vocals with african reminiscences, to give us his own vision of house music, original and personal, but yet very effective. cliche allergic, songs like naomi, korlee or afrika sound cosmic and tremendously emotional without losing sight of the dance floor (thats what we call fat beats). his tracks are organic, human, full of life, the kind of music that keeps not only your foot moving but also your heart tingling.

the second instalment of the aprÚs vinyl series sees australian producer touch sensitive (also a member of van she) kicking things off with >body stop<, an italo disco stomper thats been at home in the fc catalogue for quite some time. recently unearthed by london based producer toby tobias in a chart of >hidden gems< it seemed only natural to ask toby to remix body stop and the result sees toby putting more space in the track, pushing it further onto the dancefloor and keeping it playful all at once. on the flip we take the uk connection a little further with leeds based producer bonar bradberry floating into cosmic territory with >fought & won< whilst toby tobias turns in some glorious tour-bus-disco on >azul blue<, guitars and acid lines sitting comfortably side by side for the ride.

tokyo based synth outfit trans of life shows some true talent on this double sided single. their productions combine some amazing sounds as wholesome 4/4 house, deep electronic overtones, chill jazz, and latin melodies. foi voce (tol vocal) has lovely portuguese verses & melodies sung by yukiko koga. this is a full on vocal mix chill enough for the lounge and fancy enough for a 5 star dining hall. their dubs go a bit deeper and darker and are a lot more dance floor effective. the vocals turn to echoes and quasi chanting and a myriad of sounds flow in and out of this tune. the masterful original delight earth, a body & soul party favorite, show just how talented these guys are. full of trumpet solos and latin conga rhythms with plucked stringed guitars make for a sensational ride. back to the club on their dub... great package!!

one of our best selling labels, who have really carved out a niche for sublime, chilled but chunky grooves a side is dropout –seeing coyote stepping onto the dancefloor whilst still keeping all the elements of their sound. electric guitars, arpeggios, and a catchy little melody. tranced out, chugging and laidback in equal measures. the remix of dropout by deadstock 33s-the balearic godfather himself-justin robertson takes the track into chunky electro dub bounce territory. the flip sides >how you doin< is a laid back slice of dubby balearica with a remix from the international peoples gang who offer up a supreb remake, reminiscent of weatheralls early 90s output coyote and is it balearic doing exactly what it says on the label !is it balearic…?-oh yeah

donnacha costello returns with another release for his new label and platform, look long. the tragedy of the commons sees him continuing his mission to create work of lasting quality and beauty. gatsby has that most rare and ephemeral quality, that certain something not easily defined. work which is at once both raw and full of subtlety. something which is at once both instantly familiar and yet inescapably new. fathoms deep pulls the listener in with each rotation until we are so thoroughly hypnotised we cannot but surrender to its insistent, organic pulse. baritoneÆs melancholy lo-fi guitars and roland 606 drums wrap around us like a warm blanket on a cold night. a private oasis, a moment of comfort in a lonely city before the body gives in to sleep. this is no throwaway music. this is music to keep, to live with, to grow with. this is music in which comfort can be sought and solace found

produced and performed by dimitri from paris for la french house of entertainment vocals by sophie delila for freaks n see. guitars and additional keyboards by nicolas bouvard mixed by julien jabre.

after being charted throughout the past few months with his label s previous release >slower lov<, cesare vs disorder continues to deliver the goods on his >mean< imprint with a divine release from long-term friend and musician ollie silva aka canary fontaine. here we are again with some obscure yet funky, driving and danceable material, the recognisable trademark sound that mean has been carving for the past two years. there s a certain latin vibe throughout the whole ep that shows ollie s chilean background, especially when he adds his live musical skills with congas, toms, guitars, basses, voices, anything he can get his hands on! the productions on this release are delicate and refined, with >clothes horses< being a deep rhythmic and harmonious jazz adventure, while >arizona creeping< and >cindy says so (feat. eddie smith aka zippy)< result in some very solid minimalist bouncy techno, two powerful alternatives that simply roll many danceable and percussive elements into one package, perfect for dark rooms during journey times. cesare vs disorders noctambular version of >cindy says so< will be on the vinyl release to add some spice to the dancefloor in his usual psichadelic rockin way.

olmeto’s first release of 2009 takes the flamenco bull by the horns and drops a track of such spanish influence, you’ll think you’re at las ventas! señor bushwackas ‘dromederie’ neatly entangles beautifully mournful spanish guitars, passionate feet stomping flamenco dancers with modern glitches to create a seriously ferocious tune with an underlying feeling of treachery. the percussive elements embroiled in the final three minutes (specially edited as a dj tool for the creative amongst you) are so unique, the reaction evoked on any primed and ready dancefloor has to be seen to be believed…it’s a tune you’re not going to forget in a hurry! side two, ‘the blues’ takes an altogether slower, more winding approach but is sure to draw you in from the off. whilst we are reminded ‘this is the blues’, rising melodies and catchy loops reminiscent of grooving disco transport you to a sleazy den of dance iniquity. marking the twentieth release on layo & bushwacka’s olmeto imprint, ‘dromederie’ & ‘the blues’ are a stunning representation of the forward thinking dance music this label has to offer. not to be ignored.

first making waves after being played by sasha & digweed at wmc 2008, lalalalalala became something of an unsung classic with a simple yet unforgettable vocal. here, james harcourt produces a no nonsense dancefloor killer of a remix. starting deep, the track builds with an irresistible groove. the breakdown strips down to a pad, brings the guitars and synths from the original mix and builds to a massive crescendo and drop. on the flip, neoteric follows up his brilliant imprecation single on twisted frequency with a more intricate, musical take on the track. full of energy and emotion, this is progressive house at its finest.

here comes part 2 of the tuxedo band from livio & roby. grand final evolved from a co-operation with george g. these guys really know how to work the crowd. truly a sure shot. in amonte is a deep and monotone track with a funky bassline and constantly changing percussive elements as well as bells and guitars which define the melodic theme. if the first part was right up your alley the second part will leave you flabbergasted. a simply huge release

the first release on this new label is from gatto fritto who has released records on dissident and electric minds and recently remixed subway on souljazz. the a side hex is a nine minute, mid tempo, atmospheric, bearded disco trip taking in falsetto vocals, straight to video synths, acoustic guitars and the budget, analog death rattle of a vintage siel cruise. the bmside beachy head is a teutontastic tribute to the uks favourite suicide spot. a 3/4 krauty synth builder that spills into layered waves of guitars and unforgiving rocks of heavy analog bass...think klaus schulze and steve reich rolling off a cliff in 1983 datsun cherry.

transmissions florales is massis first vinyl release. the density of the 808 drums reminds us this is synthetic from the start. but as the the swirling, phasing 7th chords and the crystal-like lead tones build up and blend with the laid-back wah-wah guitars, this simple song take us to some sensual, forgotten place with swaying limbs and flashing lights. with a few changes in structure and the timbre of the bass, the acid mix proposes an alternate scenario - gliding to the edge of madness with a wink at raving in the late 80s. are we in the disco? or at the seashore? keep on moving, keep on flying. bionic gulls call to each other over the oceans arpeggios. >alpha base< uses a similar synth palette, but with quite different results. rather than waves, this piece seems to evoke dramatic weather over a jagged terrain. the funky, syncopated bass and percussion remind us of some ancient tribal ceremony on parched soil. odd sound effects imitate the heat and sudden shots of lightning, while the ascending pentatonic breaks suggest a primitive electronic geisha, draped in mylar foil, deflecting the suns rays as she dances for the gods. she performs an intricate sequence of steps, each with its own placement and hidden meaning… having spent the past 2 years entertaining crowds at underground clubs in berlin and around the eu, massi is already somewhat known to those who enjoy dancing to whatever is eclectic, energetic, and atmospheric. now, perhaps more people will hear his special groove. we hope you share our joy, our obsession… and the particular oscillations from this very personal >transmission florale<

electrofied vocals and distorted guitars put the heat on any floor - including dolce vita remix by dirty talk, which pushes the track towards disco.

the long awaited trentemøller debut album - maybe one of the most anticipated independent albums of the year. trentemøller is one of the hottest artists on the electronic circuit - the man of the moment! a beautifully crafted, astonishing masterpiece, that will leave you breathless. the tracks form a story, almost like the soundtrack of a movie. it manages to capture a whole range of emotions in subtle melodic miniatures, dreamy ambiences, dusty beats, deep dub-tracks and driving groove-excursions. an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours and moods, -the last resort- without a doubt contains trentemøllers best work to date. although its an electronic album, it also incorporates live-drums, guitars, bass and other acoustic instruments like celesta, glockenspiel, melodica and even dj scratching to create a more organic feel

see you around is the second vinyl release by margaret dygas and first on non standard productions. this 12 is a warm combination of healthy and mellow yet solid beats combined with rough shredded guitars. you’ll be hearing round edges as much as square bubbled sounds and psychedelic synths traveling through out both tracks. tobias freund was responsible for the production and the additional analog mixdown treatments. all in all a record that follows the idea of non standard productions.

killer remixes by lemos and kreon !! big with karotte, solomun, laurent garnier, mike shannon

2x12inch vinyl edition includes an exclusive version of 99 cents featuring gonzales. originally released in 2003...

u.f.x. is formed by a group of creative guys from neaples, that gives us this magnific soulful track. classic, but with a powerful rhythm. live bassline and guitars very skilfully made. the great voice of rose marriot perfectly accompany all the melodies of this huge track!

locked in a studio filled to the roof with analog synths and a broken guitar, unit 4s ralf beck and sebastian of of art rock duo noblesse oblige have come up with one hell of a beast straight out of the cosmic underworld. a soundscape in which apache indians are chased by helicopter propellers, tribal bongo rhythms and hypnotic electronic arpeggios melange with surf guitars to create a delirious disco nightmare in slow motion. already a much requested favourite at hyped disco nirvana salon des amateurs in duesseldorf and featured in the upcoming new york k48 mix artzine.

nice price deal !!! already releaesd on labels like juicy music, eyezcream, phonetic, oxyd and many more. this tune called claustrophobia and is a electro guitar driven house bomb with slammin basslines, rocking guitars incl. a huge remix pack by swedens one and only dumb dan, germanys erick decks and of course slammin muzik boss sl curtiz.

da hool returns on the scene!! hold on is a massive club track with cool female vocals and rocking guitars!!!

steve kotey needs little introduction, head honcho of bear entertainment, an accomplished producer and a member of chicken lips. kotey is joined on this record by max essa. having previously released on paper recordings back in 2001 max also played guitar with the infamous, long distance runners. steve & max have delivered 3 beautiful records in the shape of the salon de l herbe series. this ep offers up everything good that is disco from the up tempo 1974 a side to the spaced out vibes of 1988. if that wasnt enough this 12inch release is finished off with a 3 rd track 1981 on the cosmic/balearic tip. the years may become confusing but with live drums, guitars and slick arrangement words cant do these productions justice. more to come from these two with a follow up in the salon de l herbe series dueto be released in june/july 08, exciting stuff!

pogo features digitalisms trademark synth saturated production & live drums, but they ve introduced some new order esque guitars & jens moelle from the band singing vocals. these remixes of pogo comes courtesy of css. digitalism make electronic music that everyone can rock to - they are part of a new breed of producers leading the renaissance in electronic music reinvigorating and uniting the indie and dance scenes. after their sell out dates last year, hamburgs hard working digital duo continue to troop the globe with even bigger tours at even bigger venues before hitting the festival circuit.

somebody somewhere is the new single from indie heroes cazals. with its strutting guitars and angular attitude its a massive hit in the making and a bonafied summer anthem. this 7inch will also feature the chiming guitars of new track success.

nice price deal !!! la terrazza is a nice piece of latin inspired house music with cool flamenco guitars. flip for la musica a phatt electrohouse rocker!!

infectious vocal house anthem with a nice piano hook, rocking guitars and nice drums & percussions!!

the original is a funky house affair with catchy vocals, funky guitars and cool horns. includes mixes by alex neuret & shorty, palma and lance & cristensen

electro remixes for this danish indielectrock band. dune have been around since 2001 and they have played more than two hundred shows to date in denmark and abroad. the young band stands for synthie influenced high energy rock with crisp guitars and fantastic hooks. their much praised debut album >we are in there, you are out here< was released in october 2007

in the year of punk 1977, the jams exploded onto the music scene with this seminal debut album. the raw, unfettered aggression of the bands approach was well in keeping with the spirit of the times, but the heart of their songs and sound lay in the mod movement of the mid 60s. singer/guitarist paul weller comes off like a cross between joe strummer and the young pete townshend, bashing unreservedly through slow down, one of the r&b tunes that inspired the original mods. weller extols the virtues of frenzied dancing and nonconformist youth culture over the raging three chord attack of bassist bruce foxton and drummer rick buckler. the pure punk insouciance of his words and delivery is a perfect match for the raging but hooky arrangements, which basically consisted of the band walking into the studio and blazing through their live set. rickenbacker guitars never sounded so thick, and skinny ties never seemed less geeky.

the 2nd release from this fresh eskimo prodigy, right from the beautiful area of tuscany. choosing vintage analog synthesizers next to real instruments such as guitars and an electric bass, simone manages to perfectly sculpt his deep and original sound, mixing funk, italian disco, house and synth pop.

soak the kinks in cheap booze, reignite the stooges strut...gritty yet hazy rock music. swampy guitars, twitchy rhythms, and power pop vocal harmonies!

funky guitars, a cool vocal loop and a bassline to die for. funky peaktime material here!!! dont miss this

the london duo made up of dan gerber and saul good debuted with the single dirty bumf&#146,in 2005, through rip records. now on thunder finger records, kerowack has released their initial multi-track work, appropriately titled the first ep.

blood red shoes are from brighton. they are two people: laura mary and steven. they play guitars and drums and they sing. the pair have found time to record an album that embraces their plaudits and emerges resplendent in all its glory. the first instalment arrives in the form of you bring me down, a jerky, vibrant track where laura marys short, sharp guitar bursts and stevens energetic pounding unite perfectly. its about being fed up with your life and the need to get out of a depressing situation and do it before its too late. limited 7 one comes backed by exclusive b side cant find the door.

swiss producer steven stone presents the wonderful music sounds so good with you featuring american singer david b. whitley who provides a passionate vocal on top of a smooth funktified groove enriched with warm melodies created by great keys and lovely guitars. domenico navarro provides a mellow latinesque interpretation with an acoustic feel, while anto vitale gives it a deep underground rub on a laidback edge. french newcomers floy & felly provide a beautiful chill out version as well as a classic piano and strings flavored house version.

a joint effort between prins thomas and word and sound- the idea behind the label is to put out good music and not limiting ourselves to stick with a specific genre, instead opting to stay fresh and individual with each release going in every direction we feel. we re gonna be highlighting new talent, re-releasing some lesser known nuggets and certainly give you some dancefloor killers along the way to. from japanese techno to california kraut : ) just the way we like it... second release up is a taste of what s to come later in 2008 when we drop windsurfs debut album. these 4 tracks where initially planned for release on sentrall but where for some strange reason scrapped and made available as mp3 only. too sad as this is some of the finest heady downbeat electronic music to appear in the current baleric,cosmic blah blah blah call it what you want scene. windsurf consists of 1 part sorcerer and 1 part hatchback, both has records out on tirk and thisisnotanexit respectively and they ve also managed to deliever killer reworks of lcd soundsystem and shawn lee s ping pong orchestra(to be unleashed early 2008). crafting their own musical universeout of layers and layers of guitars and synths, never going for the obvious... well, im not gonna spend more time trying to convince you, check it out at wordandsound.de(paste in appropriate link here f.ex....)

includes a peaktime bigroom edit by dagaard & morane. flip for the wonderful classic mix with its great strings and funky guitars

the original track is a deep grooving houser with soulful vocals and some funky guitars. on the a side distant soundz and lee neilson transform the track into a slamming electro flavoured peaktime bomb.

anhangueras gangsta melody is a funky house affair with funky guitars, great horns and some hip hop vox snips. the a 2 track by easily influenced is a jazzy, techy edged house roller with some crazy vocal snips. flip for basic skillz back 2 reality - a cut up techhouse monster with cool drums and a lot of well placed samples. another winner from the robsoul camp

jaymz nylon once more comes up with the goods on nylon recordingss sublabel, this time with a vocal contribution from the delightful kyra sexton. the original version, which features wave like synths, touching guitars and smooth vocals while lars behrenroth ( liebe detail ) opts for a hypnotic dub take.

the very first release from another fresh eskimo find, right from the beautiful area of tuscany. choosing vintage analog synthesizers next to real instruments such as guitars and an electric bass, simone manages to perfectly sculpt his deep and original sound, mixing funk, italian disco, house and synth pop. supported by lindstrom, tiga, munk (gomma), serge (clone), optimo boys

deep grooving house funker with a cool flamenco guitar hook backed with a great bassline, lush keys and some funky guitars. flip for the atmospheric sambox deep mix and the stripped down techy edged pedros groove rmx

excellent funky breaks track with with funky guitars and keys, a huuge bassline and clever used vocal snips. flip for the slamming grand def audio remix with its huge horn section. this will take all the dancefloors by storm

electro based funked up killer breaks track by darft phunk & andy mcallister. flip for a really funked up grand def audio remix with its funky guitars and great horn section

hybrid s mike truman and angus robinson love these tunes! flack.su and >g< from chi recordings joined forces for this top-notch prog. breaks tune assembling a chicanesque touch of balearic guitars and palm trees. it is like chicane finally discovered breaks! kashiwa daisuke from japan transforms the originals balearic guitars into an otherworldly piano

kerri chandler is one of the fathers of nycs house community and has been releasing no frills club fodder since his 91 debut, super lover/get it off. this double header from kerri chandler marks the third release for this illustrious label, continuing the success of the previous releases. all i have is this feeling is classy old school deep house with that distinctive deep rumblin grooves and melodic keys kerri chandler is beloved and renowned for. je taime is a deep house cut on a more laidback and mellow tip, featuring lovely guitars alongside sexy vocals.

the worlds the loop (extended edit) is hiding on this rare as you like italian promo 12 inch. an absolute stinker is this euphoric piece of instrumental cosmica. massive drums, crunchy guitars and soaring synths combine to make a huge sounding fanfare of a tune. nash the slashs wolf on the b side comes from a classic cosmic obscurity of an lp produced by steve hillage and this is our favourite track from the album. no drums, no synths, just a heavy wall of warm violins and wordless vocals. an amazing piece of music from way left of centre. essential for all fans of the true cosmic sound

known for his latin sounds, this time gregor teams up with some of his friends to come up with a a brilliant brazilian flavoured new latinhouse ep. a1 mexer is a typical salto blend of latin house beats, electro/tech synths and a fresh bailafunk vocal by sao paulo pretty thais. a2 quero conhecer shows gregors passion for traditional brazilian music and jazz. on this track he teamed up with friend and fellow g rex producer tzvetin todorov who also played all the guitars. vocals by the beautiful samba dancer sarah luz do sol, sax as usual by saxlive. b1 perto de mim. think ibiza, think bahia. this is worldwide brasil soulful house to the max. b2 latin village theme. gregor and dutch latin house pioneer d rashid (raw) got in he studio to make a special tune for holland’s finest latin house event: latin village. the result is a 4 to the floor funky house groove with a driving bass line.