2015 repress, back by public demand !!
we call it techno! amazing, hard groovin and raw driving - detroit - techno tracks by manuel anós. huge support by ben klock, marcel dettmann, rolando, adam x, len faki, terence fixmer, dvs1, norman nodge, shifted and more. shrink warped.

this is the ninetieth release on the ongoing resopal series. furthermore it is cavaan s first release on the label with arguably their most accomplished tracks to date. on the a side the guys spread their alternative vision of house music all over and roll out the tightly arranged amphid lampshade, characterized by impulsive beats, rhythmic synths and musical knowlodege. on the flipside, track metamorphosis builds upon several layered synths, resulting in a floor effective dense catacomb of sound. both tracks pay great attention to detail, are hard to pigeonhole and reach from modern house to far-out beat driven techno.

• much needed 2nd repress of this great title from the unpronounceable swedes
• black vinyl repress feat. a5 insert in paper sleeve
after gaining lots of traction recently with a slew of hard-edged acid releases, avian tread an ever-so-slightly deeper path with a brilliant techno ep from mystery swedish artist shxcxchcxsh. after first class productions for semantica and their own hem imprint, the swedish duo have now turned out 4 cuts of raw, uncompromising techno for avian

the first full length album on junk yard connections, an album created by your planet is next. in a limbo of being narrative and abstract this naiv music turns up side down of different values in the music biz. screenprinted cover by artist himself, all copies numbered. your planet is next is also the other half of laguna ladies.

san francisco-based dj/producer nick monaco has long been part of the soul clap family, releasing his first 12- on the label back in 2012. mating call, a double 12- set running at album length, is easily his most expansive release yet. it s typically eccentric, delivering a range of songs - featuring his own distinctive vocals - that blend numerous styles whilst retaining a loose, funky and altogether rather kaleidoscopic feel. it s rooted in balearic pop, but also touches on dub, deep house, boogie, dub disco and a strangely deep and contemporary take on the triple-beat rhythms of glam rock. it s hard to accurately describe, but is really rather good, certainly, it s one of soul clap s strongest releases of recent times.

official re-edtion by phil week & didier allyne with sunkiss aka david alvarado. released on groove on in 1996 & hard to find this days. apogee/eclipse are deepest dub techno. will appeal too all basic channel/deepchord fans

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raresh : _lovely re-release,been loving these tracks since a long time.merci beaucoup

third instalment in the stargazer series of unearthed classics from italys 80s afro funky scene. neatly packaged on two loud-pressed vinyl 12 inchess, this compilation includes a raft of in-demand and hard-to-find cuts which found cult status in legendary clubs such as cosmic and typhoon. great package of essential afro funky classics!

while their sporadic appearance remains a frustration, it s hard to find fault with boe recordings halal prepared series of eps. this third installment of the series, which lands 12 months after it s predecessor, contains another quarter of high quality deep house jams. the real highlights - to our ears, at least - are the two tracks that doff a cap to classic detroit techno, whilst keeping their feet firmly rooted in deep house. both -star struck- by chicago deep and havantepe s -plane waves- capture the retro-futurist spirit and stargazing electronics associated with the motor city perfectly. elsewhere, keep an eye out for taelue s -desolate dreams-, which offers a bittersweet trip into ultra-deep house territory.

assiduous presents their first vinyl release which is full of deep richness and undiluted soul. side a contains heavy bass, synth stabs and a driving four to the floor beat that keeps the groove while a female vocal emerges later adding a bit of mysticism to the vibe on, meat and potatoes. side b brings to mind the sound of hard work in motion which is what the outfit, assiduous is noted for. an aggressive deep house attribute that is also laced with a soulful female vocal that seems to stir up a spiritual overtone into the mix on, no mo

svengalisghost makes his eagerly anticipated return to wax after spending the better part of last year, crushing gigs throughout europe with his high impact live set. on this slab we get four tracks of industrial strength machine electronics put through the filter of the chicago native.... equal parts ebm and dare we say half time techno. this ep drives and hits hard as only the energy king knows how.

ltd repress 2015 !!
before dj gregory was point g. point g is an alias used by the french produced to explore a gritty, raw sound steeped in abstract vibes but with a very basic approach, which makes it all the more captivating making a strong impact on the underground scene in the 90s, point g gained much respect amongst his peers with timeless releases like the raw ep, on the raw again ep…. originals vinyl copies of many of point gs early tracks are notoriously hard to find, giving this comeback even more kudos.

smalltown supersound veröffentlicht den heiligen gral der norwegischen danceszene: die ersten beiden alben des kultproduzenten bjørn torske, *nedi myra* (1998, ferox) und *trøbbel* (2001, tellé), die einen massgeblichen einfluss auf die nu-house/disco-bewegung des landes hatten und namhafte produzenten wie prins thomas, lindstrom, andre bratten und todd terje erst ermöglichten. beide alben wurden im berliner dubplates & mastering studio remastered und vervollständigen nun den björn torske katalog bei sts.

acid5 delivers another four unknown artist tracks, the cuts on this wax are full of squelchy acid patterns, hard kicks, and funky rhythm sections.

(cd version included) an inestimably valuable and definitive collection of 1988 belgium club classics anthems produced by rembert de smet including hard-to-find, unreleased and rare materials.

radio bands radio rap the one and only single by a group of djs from the radio fantasy pirate station has long been an in-demand gem with italo-disco diggers and balearic heads alike. with original copies both hard to find and expensive (currently hovering around the l60 mark online), it s great to see archeo recordings giving the 1984 cut a much-needed reissue on heavyweight vinyl. the quirky vocal version a loose and funky disco-rap record with additional boogie synths and all italian vocals is accompanied by the superb instrumental version, which perfectly showcases danilo ciarchi s superb production.

danish nord records are ready with their eighth record. this time nord007 is made by central. the ep contains four hard-hitting techno tracks straight outta aarhus, denmark.

off the back of the success of audens first hotflush ep, the enigmatic alias returns to scubas label with another hard hitting four-tracker, wall to wall. lock in throws you in headfirst - fast-paced drum loops layered with slices of jarring techno and a driving bassline that would be welcomed on the darkest dancefloors. utopian, initially a more languid cut, juxtaposes an almost cerebral landscape with hard hitting percussion, only allowing the listener a short breather before hurtling back in with perisheds swirling synths and trippy electronic jabs. ending on xirox, auden crafts a slightly more down-tempo cut, boasting a catchy groove that only gets better with each listen. whoever auden may or may not be, one thing is for certain – hes carving his place deep in technos panorama.

jonas kopp pumps the drums hard on opener shibu. it is pure peak-time material, fit with siren like synths, heavy kicks and hi-hats to get the shoulders moving. kopps tracks are always masterfully tailored for the dancefloor, and this is no exception the six-and-a-half-minute ride is richly detailed with ups, downs and subtle changes. dadub take the record deeper with force continuum abuse.

special double pack for all you fortezza lovers out there - contains two classic releases:
- fortezza 001: nightdrivers, speakdeep, jwl, giovanni ferretti - hard dreamers ep
- fortezza 002: ef, manuel di martino, federico grazzini, alex dinou - hydra

having previously kept their re-edit series in-house, leeds-based crate-diggers joe s bakery have invited moton (aka london veterans diesel and dave jarvis) to deliver the latest release. those who ve followed the moton records inc series (active since the 90s) will know what to expect: expert re-rubs of obscure material that get the right balance between dancefloor chops and home listening selections. look out for the odd shuffle and electric piano solos of -moody blues-, the percussive early 80s, synth-heavy live disco brilliance of -zoo- (yes, it s definitely balearic) and the hazy, midtempo disco-funk of -bumps-. it s getting progressively hard to find worthwhile re-edit 12- singles, but this one s a genuine killer

mortem returns! one of demands keyartists graces us with two brand new cuts midnight analogs and y.o.u. for our 24th release. the young polish drum & bass producer has been busy in the last 1.5 years finishing various production projects and latetly got back into the studio to finish off this stellar single. after the success of his last single bring it down / malfunction in summer 2013, mortem once again proofs that hes a master of basslines. while midnight analogs is a hard hitting dancefloor track with trademark subtile soul vocals, y.o.u. is more of a deeper afair. a track that builds up slowly to turn into a minimal bass roller. naughty!

legendary release from rago & farina finally remastered and repressed on fred venturas own imprint - first copies on green translucent vinyl! a fantastic italo-disco bomb with all the ingredients and hallmarks of a true dance floor gem of its era (male vocal, female sensual vocal in foreign language, driving bassline, space aged synth and hard energy).

proximas debut album, alpha, released through tempa, follows on from a string of blistering singles for the label, which found the dutch producer carving out a stark and synthetic vision of 140bpm club music. across its eleven tracks, alpha sharpens his already distinctive aesthetic while significantly broadening in scope. it is a manifesto of sorts, centred firmly around his characteristic, titanium-hard dubstep mutations, yet comfortable taking spaced out voyages through melody-soaked electronics, freaked-out sci-fi funk and vocal-led songs.

marco shuttle releasing his first solo album visione on his eerie label. having since released on clone, the bunker and time to express, this year has seen shuttle hard at work at his first entry into the lp format

de:tuned was founded in 2009 by ruben boons and bert hermans. the pair first organised a series of old school techno parties in antwerp (belgium) before launching the record label in 2012. to celebrate 5 years de:tuned they now turn out a very special 5lp album featuring 21 tracks from some of the most respected names in the game. the album has its roots firmly in early/mid 90s techno and electronica, a style which de:tuned has always presented, and spans some 20 years of electronic music.

more essential burrell related goodness from the vaults of nu-groove. this time the brothers collaborate with basil thomas aka the wonderfully named basil hardhaus on “make me dance-, another stomping ny garage house smasher from 1991. it’s all here, vocal mixes, dubs, shout outs to all the radio and club dj’s of the day, the record store and promotions people and most importantly - the regulars and dancers of nyc’s legendary shelter club where the brothers were regular fixtures! on the flipside there’s more garage pressure in the shape of the grooving “for the underground” and 2 separate mixes of the much sampled (but never bettered!) “black man-. all the tracks included here have that deep, late night, classic sound that is instantly recognizable as the burrell brothers, sultry vocals, warm pads & heavy, swinging, raw drum beats! “make me dance” has always been one of the tougher 12&#8243,,,,,,,s to track down from the enviable nu-groove catalog. now it’s here, back again, re-mastered, re-pressed and re-issued in conjunction with the burrell brothers and nu-groove records. complete with original label artwork. one for the real house heads!

chris “bam bam” westbrook is one of the unsung heroes of chicago house. his westbrook label was responsible for releasing a slew of quality records from artists like armando & mike dunn as well as his own productions. one record that mysteriously never officially came out on the label was “hot spot” from 1987, never making it past white label stage. here, for the very first time, “hot spot” finally gets a full release boasting all 4 alternate mixes of the track by the man himself. suggestive lyrics, chattering drum machine rhythms and uplifting pianos in the classic raw chicago style are what makes “hot spot” a special re-issue. harking back to a headier time, the record still slams hard today and shows contemporary producers how house music should really be done. a long lost, un-released nugget from the old school, re-mastered from the original dat and officially released for the first time with original westbrook label artwork in conjunction with bam bam / westbrook records, chicago usa.

out now we resets new 12 inches, their third ep on wonder wet records. techno flow along with deep atmospheres are melted together with jazzy elements. hard not to follow them blindly into this intriguing musical experience.

muddy waters ep, the second release from trust, comes from the duo us. trust, cocoon artist julien brachts own label, engraves 3 tracks on wax that present noise as original as can be. the title track by the duo us, namely louis mcguire and markus nikolaus a.k.a. cunt cunt chanel, is a straight-up soulful blend thick with the commanding charm of markus velveteen vocal underpinned by mcguires pulsating beat-as hypnotic as it is powerful. juliens space is heaven rmx captures the hard, dry sound of a live-jam between the pair, whilst his heady trust mix promptly quashes any doubts left hanging. trust us.

• irelands chief ambassador for the nastier side of techno hits hard with a new four tracker on this prestigous label • very limited white vinyl
sunil sharpe is ireland s chief ambassador for the nastier side of techno, sonically on a sharp upward (downward?) trajectory since the actual 90s and frequently mentioned in the same sentences, promotional material, and internet blog postings as words like surgeon, truss, karenn plus other assorted terms that mean a great deal to those in the know.
dj support from: ben sims, blawan, truss, norman nodge, and, lakker, rebekah, clouds, randomer, bas mooy, j. tijn, svreca, manni dee, mr jones, marcel heese, ontal, minimum syndicat, dave tarrida, lag, tomohiko sagae, bleaching agent, martyn hare, anfs, mike darkfloor

the third release from wavefreform again comes to us from the east, and this time around it marks a reformation of sound for both the label and the artist. half of the long-running georgian duo greenbeam & leon, boyd schidt is a producer with over a decade of work already under his belt whose first releases emerged in 2007. as a solo artist, his career dates to 2010 with digital releases on georgia’s front rec, fvf records, and emote music, and a track on the new vinyl compilation from studio r°. with the hard, broken kick pattern, elevated tempo, and nods to electro, the a-side ‘phantom’, a collaboration with subex, is a change of pace for the artist and the hardest thing yet to emerge from wavereform. dubwise use of effects shows the same hands still at work, but the sound elements, granulated blasts of static and drop-based structure of the track hold strong parallels to the rejuvenated techno sound currently emerging from the uk. the b-side, ‘structure’, recalls the previous work of the artist: subtle, building dub techno rich in detail and with the dancefloor firmly in mind. there is clear experience at work here with his deliberate deployment and manipulation of elements as the track struts along while enveloping the listener in its smaller details. as it pauses and takes an extended breakdown, the details rush forwards, but it finds renewed force to power itself to the close. coming in this case from an established producer with a long history, this kind of control is not surprising, but it is more indication of the riches of the east that have yet to be discovered by audiences worldwide.

f = ma is an hard techno ep, dynamic and pressing both for side a and side b. a two-track ep that was inspired by the physics formula s second law of motion which states that the acceleration of a body is directly proportional and in the same direction of the force acting on it, while it is inversely proportional to its mass . the track on side a, entitled -massa- is a techno track, properly basic, structured on a massive scale, and that is why it was chosen as the track for side a minded for a dance floor set. a piece that starts with decision, full of body and massive , and that is why was named massa. the track on the b side, -accelerazione- is more quite, but another dance track for this great disc. a bit more slender and smooth, with broad- acceleration in a dance floor moment certainly forwarded more than the cervical part of a set, to be spent at the end to throw the disc to the latest beats.

legendary house producers, soichi terada & shinichiro yokota are back to kickstart the first release on london based label, hhatri. after almost 20 years, since their work on soichi terada s far east recording label, their music has become some of the most highly sought after, forward-thinking masterpieces in house music. featuring three of the finest, hard hitting house tracks from the far east, fully remastered and packaged with a monstrous remix by none other than, fabio monesi, expect it to smash the dance floor apart.

nice price deal !!! antinote are very pleased to announce a new release by their good friend from bordeaux, a chap known as panoptique whose first 12- is a heavy -mixed live to tape- bomb of hard rocking techno covering the whole of side one, dj perfection for those hazy dawn warehouse moments. side two sharply delivers an introspective ambient journey, with two compositions that balance intensity and beauty as with a memorable cocktail on a special morning. his second record is already in the works, so keep your eyes and ears open for more from panoptique, a welcomed new member of the antinote team

dj shufflemaster drop chapter two of ant-nuclear ep series from his label called -shiki kyokai-. housedust sound system aka dj shufflemaster s original track was released from sendai-based hardcore label -new smell- in 2004.the track involve deep,minimal soulful atomosphere and massive groove. chester beatty known as filterd hard disco techno from tresor, acv,who made superb driving techno remix that floor burner. souichiro masutomi released stuff from swiss morris audio who is keeping more insane housey groove.and new ltalent called takuma ohmori made smooth deep tech.these 4 outstanding japanese producers will make progress.

uncanny valley and permanent vacation are joining forces for an uncanny vacation! there has always been a lively exchange between dresden and munich and both labels are known for releasing a wide variety of music so it was only natural to team up for a joint release. the record starts off with permanent vacation-regular and uk-veteran dmx krew and his “astro logical” which is as sharp and crisp as electro can go. the bass line strikes hard but he also squeezes some great melancholic synth lines out of his machines. after that, uncanny valley’s sandrow m finally gives access to the much in demand live version of “prayervan”, a tune that everybody has been singing along during his live sets. on the flipside, jacob korn (who already released on both labels) hands in “eieiei” which rises on a percussion-heavy drum basement to a discoid house stomper thanks to an irresistible sample straight from an obscure flea market find. last but not least, drvg cvltvre from the netherlands delivers a tropical house jam. “see you again” is riding on a funky disco bass line and creates a warm and cosy atmosphere with a whole bag of sound ideas. alexander dorn aka credit 00 adds his graphical talents to the record’s sleeve with a brilliant tribute to 1990s adventure video games.

handpicked by carl craig for his first release on the label, veteran producer fabrice lig delivers an inspiring album of hi-tek funk, soul, house and breakbeat with his galactic soul odyssey album on planet e.

new release on dfc: the 1992 original orgasmico techno cult track by ramirez has been now re-released with a killer hard mix by neckbender, a powerful tech house remix by stanny abram and a brilliant edm version by paul carpenter. a vinyl that you cannot miss

with all the negative media surrounding detroit and its inhabitants, this hard hitting ep from urs alone raises some disturbing issues about responsibility, commitment, faith and honesty from the very institutions that teach these same values. this is a sonic question!

hes ridden us raw with his naked piano, made our booties clap so hard weve needed medical care, shown us his titsss and hes even taken us to the mo wherever that is. now belgian wunderkind kill frenzy is about to flip the biggest switch of his career and whisk us away on his most exciting, most extensive dirtybird adventure yet: his long-awaited debut album taylr swft.

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hard motor city techno from label owner tim steward takes you on a tripped out journey through a world of synthesizers and appregiation. a fusion of classic detroit and eastern europe.

after its initial string of records, spring theory is back with its third release of the year: the record is let me love & steal, the latest ep from avalon emerson. in the past few months, emerson has moved from san francisco to berlin and has taken in her new environment s vibrant club culture, and it shows. but this four-tracker is a far cry from the dark industrial cliches that typify foreign expectations of the german capital. instead, her cuts here carry an undertone of playful sampling that balance out the sheer power and energetic intensity of her rhythmic drive — aka its a full eps worth of hard-hitting house music with even more of her idiosyncratic flair.

on her 2nd album steffi recalls classic, landmark detroit electro, while creating modern, retro-futuristic sound

legendary finnish electro pioneers mr velcro fastener return after a very long absence with this long-awaited and much-anticipated ep on cyber dance records. full of the same funked-out, quirky and fresh futuristic sounds that brought them instant recognition in the 90s electro underground the tku ep sounds like the innovative duo never went away, effortlessly picking up where they left off. brinkkala opens proceedings with their classic signature brand of detroit-meets-finland robotic funk jamming, while the next track bridge over nothing delivers harder and punchier rhythms deftly topped with layers of spaced-out chords and shimmering noises - and a relentless bassline that builds and progresses the grooves to alien dimensions of sheer electro brilliance. the sonic assault continues on side b with ologrammed , a pulsating monster of a track that pushes the velcro fastener sound into ethereal realms that evoke the likes of technasia or the hacker in their mid-90s heyday. the ep closes with johnny s wood , a funked-up, jazzed-out and upbeat adventure over-brimming with robotic positivity and electronic optimism. copies are limited of this essential purchase for die-hard electro connoisseurs everywhere, so don t be slow as they re sure to go!

the brand new solo album from legendary producer diamond d (d.i.t.c.) with guest appearances from pete rock, fat joe, talib kweli, pharoahe monch, black rob, rapsody, hi-tek, kurupt, elzhi, skyzoo, tha alkaholiks, camp lo, smif-n-wessun, scram jones, a.g., nottz, and more.

alan fitzpatrick is back with a three-track ep that encapsulates what alan s drumcode sound is all about. hard-hitting drums that fire down onto the dance floor like cannon balls. check! intense key patterns that are as twisted as they are uplifting. check! beautiful melodies that seamlessly interlock with each element. check! big-sounding, infectious grooves and killer hooks generously sprinkled with the infamous fitzpatrick magic over the top. check! in short, this ep is everything we have come to expect from alan over his long history with drumcode (this is his 10th ep as a solo artist!), but still his sound remains fresh and super-charged for 2014.

cowboy rhythmbox are nathan gregory wilkins and richard x, latest signings to phantasy. coming together to create their own singular strain of music for dancing, they draw on a collective love of outsider house, bargain bin cut-outs, hard drive debris, rudimentary jack trax, obscure tv themes, euro disco, ebm, detroit techno, the smith & wesson model 3 and horses. we got the box brings to life the playground game of repeat-a-word-until-it-sounds-weird, pushing and pulling a disembodied voice by milliseconds to create a hypnotic mind episode. on the flip rattle takes off where their debut track shake left off, a devastating barrage of industrial drums and frenetic chants. the vinyl ep comes with download code.

another vinyl installment from rotterdam based citrus recordings. hard hitting drum & bass just as you like it. heading up the 12inch we find ukrainian drum & bass prodigy nick bee delivering massively on iridium.the waspy bass sounds and bouncy drums make this a real floor filler and an excellent addition to your neuro sets. we continue with coincidence by an up and coming duo from lincoln, uk! soligen & type 2 have recently been conquering the scene doing split releases with the likes of state of mind and bcee. if you havet heard of them, perhaps its time you did. naughty full on techno flavored beats for the get down crew, best not to sleep on it!

top notch ep on naked lunchs sub label onh.cet, featuring invisible structures from space djz, also remixed by a.paul & d.noyse, both tracks peak time techno rockers. on the b-side, a.paul and duart deliver kontakt a solid hardgroove tune, and also a.pauls remix of loudon kleers immersion, a hard dark track with ruthless rhythm and hypnotic atmosphere.