italoconnection. italo legend federico di bonaventura aka fred ventura with sound specialist paolo gozzetti. after years of collaborations, remixes and productions comes the first real album from this duo. following voyage, this hit squad are linking up with a spread of extraordinary talent for an album that explores a cityscape of variety. from the avenues of synth pop and plazas of space disco, the boulevards of italo to new wave skyscrapers: metropoli. the beautiful tones of francesca gastaldi feature prominently on this brand new album, tones which marry perfectly with addictive synthlines. of course, mr ventura is at the lp s core, an artist who continues to define italo disco with his unmistakable presence, style and voice. lyrical partnerships are pivotal across the eleven tracks. old friends and new have come together, meeting against a backdrop of radiant keys, clean-shaven beats and deep pads. alessandra contini of il genio, martin blix of italove and italo godfather francesco rago (of lectric workers, decadance, expansives, and wanexa fame) all lend their unique attitudes, experiences and voices for some incredibly special music. italoconnection s most daring and dynamic release to date, metropoli is the summary of all fred ventura and paolo gozzetti experiences. it is their electronic music manifesto, a manifesto with an european vision, a sound journey with an unknown destination. an album that will open vistas and visions of italo past, present and future, music of vintage class with a modern and cosmopolitan allure: metropoli.

a warm electropical release, showing the introspective electro side of erta ale’s productions.

ophidian with 3 productions under his meander moniker, with remix support coming from dj hidden. the vinyl release includes a download code.

new exceptional footwork productions from traxman on the 2nd tekvision installment. the vinyl release includes a download code.

clouds present maxiboy, an outlet for the scottish duo to release solely their own productions. the label will be a vessel for experimentation within the realms of highly functional techno, aimed directly towards the club.

industrial techno & noise affine leftfield electronics with acid elements

legendary djs hans nieswandt and eric d. clark team up and boldly declare: let there be protest disco. and here it is: work work work and no more hatin & trashin, with original versions by the two whirlpool productions heads, plus hot remixes by marcel vogel and phonk d. four tracks of positive power for the people!

multi-faceted musician and co-founder of the hungry music label, worakls, has unveiled the full tracklist for his stunning production orchestra, an ambitious project filled with 10 brand-new productions, including recent single cloches. more than a first album, more than a show, orchestra is the culmination of an inimitable artist whose inspirations touch all generations of music lover

manchesters yadava steps up to the plate for the next installment of the high praise edits series. a member of the cities infamous party collective so flute collective, yadava has steadily been making a name for himself as a incredible selector with productions to match (including recent release on the likes of church and banoffee pies records). he also holds down the expansions show on nts radio alongside co-host contours. with his incredible knack for weaving spiritual, soulful and uplifting energies throughout his music, it s no wonder we had to get him on board for high praise edits vol iv.

los angeles native based out of paris, onyvaa is one of europe’s newest techno imports. dj, producer and owner of her parisian based underground label passeport records. passeport is an outlet for her to release original productions with full creative musical freedom, gathering inspiration from around the globe. onyvaa’s sound consists of strong driving techno with dub influences along with an abundance of analog touches.

introducing this first look at the vision, a bristol boston collab with a locker of funk ready to go. dusted up from endless years digging this pair of record enthusiast’s productions are full of the flavours of original disco and soul. this debut outing sees the pair dive deep into their record collections and add their unique stamp on personal house & r’n’b classics.

from a fascinating yet relatively undiscovered era of experimental music in peru s capital city lima, this never before released split single features two of the foremost musical minds of modern day tropical, electronic and ambient roots music. one song each was plucked from the archives of mutual friends los palteados (tomas tello) & la sonora roza (efraín rozas / la mecanica popular), offering a rare glimpse into the musicians respective productions and group projects at the onset of the 21st century. the pair of selected recordings each have their own hypnotic sensibility, yet both remain blissfully approachable experimentations in the beloved styles of cumbia & descarga.

limited 2019 repress - today we are pleased to deliver a new jensen interceptor’s ep recorded together with his friend assembler code.
jensen interceptor has provided his versatile brand of techno to clubs and warehouses around the world. with his selection ranging from detroit electro & miami bass to rolling italo, thunderous 90’s breaks and driving ebm, jensen’s audiences are promised a sonic journey like no other. going further than simply an entertainer, his remixes and productions have been released on some of the most influential labels in electronic music like boys noize records, cultivated electronics, bromance and central processing unit. these releases have been supported and played out by djs such as dave clarke, helena hauff, dubfire, maceo plex, trevor jackson and radio slave. bringing a unique and powerful performance to every dance floor - jensen interceptor: engage clutch, shift into top gear.
the signature sound of assembler code has started gain momentum over the last few years. gritty, rhythmic, raw and pulsing, yet always executed with style. having offered up remixes on raar, mille feuilles, and controlled violence as well as original works on mmodemm, and boysnoize records, assembler seems to just be getting started.

blue veil, aka danny clancy, serves up four mesmerising productions for his dichotomy label’s fifth release.

while the 3 tracks are stylistically different from each other, they are clearly connected by an underlying theme that showcases some different shades of this very talented artist. three punchy electro-house productions, 100% dance floor oriented, characterized by strong bass line, ethereal pads and sudden acid improvisations that create a continuous atmosphere of surprise.

repress! uk garage may have originated in the united kingdom but its influence continues to extend throughout the underground music scene as new generations discover the work of the genres pioneers and their rule-book tearing approach to productions which established entirely new rhythms and grooves outside the standard 4x4 house music template. obstacle records is a new label that provides a home for established international artists adopting new aliases in order to release productions drawing on speed garage, 2-step and broken beats collective heritage.

our 8th va compilation, spinning a web around fresh and old bloods alike. a1 introduces arp220, with the tripping meur maei. disembodied vocals bouncing over acid drips, scorching. a2 sees obergman stop the clock with trademark tight productions on the tuff n sucking chronostasis. on the flip, the long-elusive collaboration between xy0815 and int main rigid body sees a proper release after an ultra limited run at last year’s rye wax’s run out. the jaffa kid re-emerges after his beauté du négatif ep with intergalactic war trials, weaving thick but never cloying synth work over a stepping wicked rhythm, making it all happen & dripping for the floor’. finally, newcomer oskar telemann sees off the ep with a crafty marriage of idm and synthwave on anruf aus dem westen. chilling. 5 cuts, 5 styles, everything you need to slick the floors with out of date smoke fluid.

2019 see s the pair land on strctr, a label with a reputation for delivering that sweet house music and das carma are in good company here with previous artists such as manooz, harrison bdp & liam geddes on the label. even the title of the ep shows the fondness between label & producers : str -> mrs (airport codes stands for stuttgart, germany from where the producers come from and marseille, france where the label is based). delivering a 4 track ep of original productions das carma show that sometimes a &#64258,,,ashy remixer is simply not needed. liftoff cloud 9 opens the ep with a warm &#64258,,,oating dreamlike track, ebbing and weaving beautifully throughout the course of the track. larry & frankie and subnautica keep the subtle refrains of the opener but bring the funk slightly more with bump-in garage drums turning these tracks into feel good lo-&#64257,,, burners. closing out the ep is dub101, here the guys waste no time in making the tracks intentions felt, skippy house drums and a big old slice of call & response from some heavy hitting dub chords - peak time tackle.

radio slaves r-time returns with three unreleased fabrice lig productions from the vaults spanning over two decades

buffered multiple is the techno a/v project of vienna electro poster boys microthol. buffered multiple return to pomelo after their debut on our 20 yrs compilation and subsequent eps on other imprints. buffer 05 starts off with prime time in super-saturated dub techno mode, its sublimely textured chords ambling hypnotically over a tense and pounding beat. shitty track changes gears into jack mode, with a bleepy morphing swing hook that drives up the intensity over a percussive beat and takes all the right cues from chicagos second wave productions. junolized delves deep into the abyss again, its expansive echoes weaving intricate layers of dub over a foundation of bottomless bass.

arkada records is excited to announce our second release – the split ep feauturing autosim and serge geyzel ( hostage). hailing from the uk, rob smith aka autosim (cultek/scand) has been active since the early 2000 s together with phil bolland (sync 24) as part of the well known electro duo cultek. he has previously released under the alias innume on the mighty cultivated electronics label. second part of the ep presents the music of berlin based exciting upcoming talent in the world of electronic music – serge geyzel (mindwaves-music/berlin) who combines his affinity to early 2000 s electronica with the aesthetics of electro and dark ambient colours in his music productions. together this makes a very strong electro ep which moves the dancefloor and mind simultaneously!

dub at its best! 180g and vinyl only. ranges presents a collaborative release between two artists hailing from the forests of middle finland. jukka hänninen (aka tm shuffle and dj shuffle) is known for his deep and moody dub house/techno productions and for his label vuo records. jussi-pekka parikka (aka monoder) is recognized for his signature dubbed-out releases from the early 2000s on labels like statik entertainment and pakkas-levyt. together, they deliver two original tracks and two mutual reworks. ranging between warm deep/dub house to raw dub techno, the tracks represent an inspired journey infused with melancholic and reminiscent sounds.

repress incoming april 2019!
melbourne talent lou karsh steps up for xk011 and delivers an astonishing ep of emotive acid and techno. with only a handful of releases on his own imprint, lou karsh records, and under his evil reptilian alter ego (which shall not be exposed here), the maturity of these productions belies a relatively new hand… watch out!

after metropolitan jazz affair, the dynamics and mr president, master of musical ubiquity bruno ?patchworks? hovart proudly presents uptown funk empire, a burning tribute to one of his all time greatest loves: funk. bruno ?patchworks? hovart, as a self-taught musician and typical teenager, started playling guitar, bass and keyboards at age 15, covering james brown, jimi hendrix and cream in his bedroom and, later in college bands. his first releases are in the mid 90s, with deep house and disco live bands and various electronic projects. he quickly develops and shows very special skills for vintage disco/funk productions with a contemporary flavor. this gifted boy?s been working with artists such as amp fiddler, archie shepp, mr day, paul randolph... and for many recording labels such as i still music (usa), favorite recordings (france), infracom (germany), further out (uk)... uptown funk empire is an exciting and ambitious project, worthy of its name. while the first album is simply called ?the empire strikes back?, it?s no joke... forget the whole revival thing, this sounds like an actual rebirth of the real funky stuff. it?s like being back to the better days of funk without a travel machine... the vibe is vintage but the sound is fresh...that?s not funky music, that?s funky music !
this album is huge and it covers all the golden age groove styles : boogaloo, soul, disco, boogie, funk... but the music flows in the hands of a gifted modern producer. bruno ? patchworks? hovart plays bass, keyboards, computers... handling with love all composition, programming, arrangements, vocals... with brilliant vocal featurings by silky juan rozoff, brit-soul legend noel mc koy at his best, high-voltage divas ange & janice... and the funkysoul brother bruno ?patchworks? hovart himself on the mic... it?s pure funkiness ! beware, ?the empire strikes back? and is kicking... so get up & dance !

international deejay gigolo records welcomes sousk with his new ep live from golgatha the uk based musician presents three totally different and outstanding tracks on the release. the range of the music is floating through different time zones of the electronic music evolution. a warm and eclectic feeling combines the different productions to one coherent picture

introducing t-flex london based artist and visual designer. discovered when datassette dropped one of his wips at the null+void recordings launch party, there was an instant hook on his playful and intelligent sound. we’re super honoured to be able to give his productions their first official home and cut to vinyl. its a bold and exciting debut - showing of a flair for pairing deep sub-bass with quirky off kilter rhythms and grooves. this from someone whos embedded himself in londons musical world - avidly following whats going on and interpreting it with a fresh new take.

compilation of the nicest tracks by max, incl the original and 1992 version of tou t jou pa min and the beautiful tune on jou matin. for these tracks he got support by many top musicians involved in the zouk scene at the time, which resulted in super solid productions.

very rare and awaited solo material from the label maestro lazare hoche, reaching almost a decade of high-hitting productions, lazare hoche unveils the mighty time guard on his own lhr imprint. this release sees lazare at his best and proves once again why he is still riding high at the top.

incl sven weisemann remix , productions feat. nebraska and iron curtis

limited remastered official reissue of a boogie masterclass from 1983, mixed by the legendary morales and muzibai (m & m productions), this grabs you from the off with its super-funky bassline, tight double handclaps and compulsive cowbells before andrea stone’s dreamy falsetto vocals jab funk shaped holes all over the heady groove. flip over for the mind-blowingly tasty full dub mix including full intros and reprise (for some reasons unavailable on the original and promo releases), a big favourite of many in-the-know disco djs and hugely in-demand since being one of the standouts on dimitri from paris nightdubbin compilation.

jaye p. morgan’s 1976 ultra rare private press featuring the cream of the la jazz and funk scene - and one of david foster’s first productions - is reissued as deluxe lp edition, featuring a 4-page insert with session photos and full line-up plus download code

apollonia music unveils its latest release, which comes straight out of dan ghenacia s lab. the fresh new ep is amusingly titled the egg after his son, who was born just a few months ago, and sees dan bringing together three productions with different styles and flavours, each with an egg-related track name. it s been a while since monsieur ghenacia appeared on apollonia s label, but this ep is definitely worth the wait... on side a it s o&#776,,,, la coque (boiled egg), aptly-titled with its aquatic low end percolating and bubbling away. quirky effects keep things interesting throughout, adding depth and movement... then we get a killer riff which lifts the vibes higher. once that disappears a mysterious set of chimes arises from the deep adding a mystical feel to the track before it continues on with its bubbly groove. flip the record over and side b kicks off with mykonos huevos , which boasts hard-hitting percussion and a sublime b-line designed to get those hips moving with a sensual rhythm. the insistent, dramatic atmosphere is relentless and this is one of those cuts that will captivate the dance floor when it s dropped. lastly, we have sunny side up which rounds off the ep nicely, bringing that sunday after hours vibe you ll find at dan s party godeep. this one has a heady vibe with a hypnotic main riff and secondary piano riff that complements it perfectly. the beats are crisp, the low end warm and soothing which, combined with progressively trippy atmospherics, envelopes you and transports you to a better place, way beyond the stars. ... and there it is, a thoroughly eggscelent ep from dan ghenacia, courtesy of apollonia music

diskotopia is extremely proud to kick-start 2019 with girar, a four-track ep of new kaleidoscopic productions from lisbon-born, london-based producer silvestre. silvestre is no stranger to diskotopia, this being his third release with the label, debuting with the gritty noise-and-thump frank pike ep in 2014, and following that up with the more buoyant, latinate floresta ep in 2016. in addition to producing, silvestre also co-runs the padre himalya imprint, putting out 2018 s critically acclaimed focus ep from tombak virtuoso mohammad reza mortazavi, renato s 2016 alo alo, plus his own sport theories and all the things 12-s. with the girar ep, silvestre presents four idiosyncratic cuts: the bubbling psychotropic mutant rhumba of ir a sagres, woozy spliff-house deptford bus, rc surfer, a time-stretched reggaeton soundclash and the pseudo-jubilant breakbeat-house everybody is happy, testimony of a truly unique and exciting artist in the modern current of electronic music.

“the final sickness”, originally released in 1993, is another the mover masterpiece and its ten tracks transmit a crunchy thick and cold tone. edging to a rather industrial side of the techno spectrum, the pcp-spirit is carried throughout the release. every piece plunges to the bottom of darkest depths without remorse, leaving no space for the mild-mannered music lover. an eerie blend of hefty, yet intellectual 909 beats and chewy analog synths unite this collection of gems. haunting sequences, spooky effects and tough drums create an extraordinary venture for your deepest senses! if you’ve been into productions by the mover and planet core productions, you may just experience the pinnacle of his intensity with the final sickness. it can’t get more pcp than that!

limited ddition of 750 individually numbered copies on orange 180 gram vinyl.
red red wine is a compilation album compiled by the jamaican producer brother dan, better known by his stage name dandy. the album consists of some of his most popular productions like tony tribe’s “red red wine” and israelites “games people play”. the reggae version of the neil diamond title song became a hit in the uk in the summer of 69. with his own showcase label downtown dandy entered the music world, including his popular release “reggae in your jeggae”.

2019 repress - sintope bosses ntfo return to bondage music this may to deliver a combination of digital and vinyl only productions in the form of their esperantza ep. following an impressive break through year in 2009, romanian duo dani and robert aka ntfo have since gone on to carve out an impressive resume within the world of house, with a series of releases on 20/20 vision, objektivity, diynamic and jargon making up a notable back catalogue. owners of their own sintope imprint, releasing material from themselves alongside the likes of revered parisian djebali and fellow romanian rhadow, the duo have garnered stand out support from ryan crosson, cinthie, vinyl speed adjust and arapu to name just a few, and having recently featured on the labels bondage games compilation in january, here we see the duo deliver a fresh four track ep that s set to become a favourite of many in the months ahead. title cut esperantza sees the duo go to work, fusing rolling, crisp percussion with rich sub-bass, before uppercut interjects, unveiling a production packed full of swing, reinforced by robust drum licks, skipping hats and sweeping synths. on the flip, the first vinyl only cut lux reveals a smooth, stripped back effort, with lush, deep pads floating effortlessly over hazy background textures, whilst the electro influenced avoid closing things out in fine fashion, as trickling lead lines flow amongst and intricate organic percussion patterns across seven minutes

vinyl only, 180g, hand drawn, hand stamped (with his own number). michel degen presents the new vinyl only label: >sanguina records.< the cover is hand drawn and every vinyl are hand stamped with his own number, so every record is unique, additional the vinyls are 180g. of course, a vision like this must be matched with music of equal calibre. for the swiss imprints debut, we have organize an impressive v/a featuring the productions of kepler., and.re, michel degen, mikhu, and drea. the v/a beginn with the side a1, the hypnotic >quiet storm< by and.re and michel degen. its a thought-provoking track with gorgeous melodies and slow, swingy romanian vibes. key-led tensions ebb and flow in this multi-layered cut, as each element effortlessly drives the track forward. with a kick that comes and goes, it becomes impossible not to get swept up in the tracks mind-melting loops. on the a2 is mikhus >sorry<, a groovier affair, with a teasing, wistful vocal. the tracks emotive effect is reminiscent of when patagonia’s >chi ci pensa< tugged at our heartstrings, but with a more melancholic flavour, fitting for the winter months. flip it over to the b2, where kepler. indulges his signature punchy flavour in >elp<. zappy hats and full bodied kicks intoxicate in this techier number. rounding off the four-tracker, is drea with >timestein<: a clubby body-mover, with a deep bass and hallucinogenic vocal. all four tracks move beyond the functional, offering listeners an intense journey that is perfect for dancefloor debauchery.

triple vinyl in triple gatefold sleeve.

ever-impressing uk talent james dexter makes a return to bondage-music this december as he drops his latest three track ep lets go back. 2018 has been a substantial year for london based dj and producer james dexter, with appearances at the likes of fabric (london), claire (amsterdam) and sash (sydney) and releases on little helpers, gruuv, deeperfect and his own inermu imprint in the past 12 months alone. with the new year in sight, here we find three new fresh productions in the form of his lets go back ep, marking a return to bondage music in the process following his recent remix of frinks sofisticate on the imprint. title cut lets go back opens proceedings as dexter reveals an up-front, bumping cut armed with crunchy drum licks, infectious vocal samples and rich, airy chords, before simple things utlises further rich and soulful vocals alongside crisp skipping hats and resonant kicks to guide the production through seven minutes of groove driven house music. last up, dexters roll through pairs refined, stripped back organic percussion arrangements with wandering synth lines and vocal coos to wrap up the ep in fine fashion.

dark division back on hidden tapes with a double vinyl release, featuring 6 original productions plus remixes from prg/m and matter.

following releases by label boss paul ritch and portuguese producer cardao, quartz rec welcomes a new addition to its roster, dj sodeyama, with >i wanna dance< ep. dj, producer, label owner & founder of arpa records, yoshifumi sodeyama started djing in the early 90s in his native tokyo. his well crafted productions have been released on japanese and international labels, including a recent appearance on nina kravitzs trip compilation >i have a question<. on this ep, from the building tension of the opening track, to the beautiful acid sounds of the last, dj sodeyama manages to create great atmospheres using repetitive patterns with drifting sounds that will surely make the dancers mind wander.

when i found myself on the main dance floor of about blank during berlins most beloved party, buttons, i was immersed by the sounds of shingo suwa. he has honed his skills as a resident dj and producer for many years. in this record, you will hear how his experiences have heavily influenced his productions. we are excited to release shingos debut album and the first album released by acid camp records. the album includes a bonus remix from mixmaster eric cloutier. catch shingo and i reunited for our tour of japan this august.

brand new lobster undr sublanabel for nostalgic, moody, deep & dark club traxx. first three from hidden spheres, andrew red hand + asok. from heady early 90’s manchester rave to dungeons & dragons electro and deep percussion heavy twisters. heavy productions & weighty goods.

another huge release from one of dance musics most exciting acts, tunnelvisions, who yet again highlight their forward thinking and organic productions as some of the best in the industry. on their second full-length album for atomnation, ‘the celestial ritual, the dutch duo deliver 11 unique club tracks that are bundled on a beautiful 4-vinyl box-set designed by visual artist merijn hos.

the next release on our label is coming from berlin based nick beringer and we are very happy to welcome him on board. we have been following his work for quite a while now, so we were more than happy to receive this demo from him. the three tracks that we have chosen are a bit different from his usual productions and are working well in different situations or hours of a set.

lauer always rhymes with power. proven by countless remixes, productions and projects like arto mwambe, black spuma, talamanca system or tuff city kids and his own-brand. there arent many dance floors left that havent been blessed by all this glory. now, the aptly titled third album of frankfurts prime export regarding all things melodic, teenaged and synthesized, intensifies, condenses and hones the sound, he has been developing for years: a topical take on classic dance and 80ies pop figures, disco music in a closet (lauer is still in denial), singing arpeggios, android choirs, beautiful bass lines and sometimes the apparitional architecture of house music.

the dark lord himself has been creating a big stir in both the hardcore and drum & bass scene these last few years. his productions have completely destroyed dance floors all across the globe and to add to that this beast man has undisputedly won the loudness war.

alex metric & ten vens transmission 1 is their first release on diynamic, although their productions are not unheard of in the labels orbit as solomun has been supporting them heavily in his sets throughout recent months. opening track the q, much like the closing track plates, are reminiscent of old uk garage raves with a hint of acid. minuscule shifts in the pitch give that certain cassette-nostalgia, transporting the listener back to the early 90s. the centre piece titled nebula is a driving melodic deep house tune with a hefty break that brings things to a halt right at its centre, only to return with the catchy riff that is its main feature.

4 tracks house ep... with catchy one only banger tune !!!! juice & jam 2nd release produced by steven wobblejay (quintessentials - city fly rec. – creative swing alliance). ‘one only’ and it’s catchy loop is a real floor burner ! ‘too high’ is more funk orientated and two last tracks sounds like twisted acid house jam which get influences from early chicago productions. limited to 150 white stamped copies only !