this is a great start from a cool new brand by fergie !! he is a producer and dj who has delivered some high quality content on his own excentric music label over the last couple of years. that brand is purely to showcase fergie s own productions and now he has decided to start a new sub label to showcase the music of others musically aligned to himself. this first release is a large killer called 2nd to none from the mighty umek with its killer hooks and major league production. on the flip there are 2 superb remixes from tony de clerque and f sonik.

incl marcel dettman remix !! the defining feature of bass music in 2008 has been the expansion of the dubstep sound across disparate genres. scubas debut long player, a mutual antipathy exemplified this phenomenon, mixing dubsteps bass rumble with the eccentricities of dub techno and electronica into a sprawling cinematic landscape.

time to celebrate! systematic becomes 50! no, not 50 years but after four years we proudly announce that we have reached single release number 50! so a great honour to have two italian fellows on board which have influenced electronic club music a lot in 2008: hugo and daniele papini! hugo has caused a massive stir with >the siren< and >the sloop< on tuning spork and daniele papini has hit a biggie with >church of nonsense<, one of the coolest techno outputs in 2008 to date! their ep >nice to meet you< contains three tracks you shouldnt miss: check them all, there is no filler! for sure! attention!!!

adam beyers drumcode label has had a hugely productive year with a stream of consistently good material. he has now raided the archives for this new 2 track killer on his truesoul imprint. here we have 2 tracks from adam himself with the a side pattern 5 being a large bass driven bomb with big drums, a catchy vocal refrain and superb complimentary pads

incl rmxs by jay haze & ernesto ferreyra !! lomidhigh unlmtd is a platform for non earthly music and frequencies from distant galaxies, that has echoed down onto us here at planet earth. the label aims to release music that knows no boundaries. to create a home for a label that doesnt contain itself to one genre or time. music that experiments and pushes its own limits into new and undiscovered musical territories. taking influences from the past, and presenting them in a new form. lomidhigh unlmtd has its sights set on the endless limits of the universe, in which it can roam freely and not be contained by gravity or any other earthly presence. the main concept behind the label is to not pigeonhole itself. expect the unexpected. its aim is to give record stores a rough time deciding which genre to put the releases under. at a time where the world is in dire shape, we feel its time to get away from the world and float into outer space. once named the final frontier, the universe knows no limits. the perfect place to surf through the milky ways to distant galaxies, to hear moments of the past echoing into the future. lomidhigh unlmtd is stoked to present its first release. monotaxs debut, the argentinean band formed by dilo (aka elephant pixel), imi and zooey.

the fabric mix cd done by the glimmers featured a version of this adonis cover done by this portugese art band (big in the 80s). this 12inch has a brand new 12 min long remix done by adonis himself b/w a steve poindexter remix of >querelle< and a circle jerk dub of adoniss classic no way back.

nice price deal !!! shake & pops 3rd outing comes from those lovely north londoners candy apple. they ve accumulated releases on morehouse records, susu recordings, endulge records, ny soul and many more. featured vocals on this track we have the deep and sultry vocals of anjou, who has appeared on several candy apple releases. with a support cast including inland kinghts, rhythm plate and sumsuch, its another classic shake & pop release.

the return of the wolf, gartner steps things up with a peak time party anthem which will do his growing reputation no harm whatsoever. right from the get go, we have been warning that the mysterious wolfgang gartner was the name to watch and with each release, he has been proving us right

not a lot is known about who is behind the amplified orchestra moniker, although there is a chicago address stamped on the vinyl. cosmic slope is a spacey number, with bubbly basslines and a full retro synth workout to challenge the likes of moroder and co. it has a great cosmic vibe to it, with some lovely sounding synth solos and a bubbling bassline. the title track, on the flip, fun thing is a sick acid work out with a mean and aggressive 303 bassline, housey stabs, cool strings, superb sy

ltd backstock! played by villalobos & co...the telegraph reference compilation comes back now to taste the argentina madness! this country has a very newfound electronic history. we selected 8 amazing artists coming from mendoza, rosario, cordoba and buenos aires for 9 tracks with a minimal sensibility and, furthermore, with a non-stop energy! a groovy, warm and strange sound as we love at telegraph.

david garcet, based in brussels, belgium has already releases on karton, pink slow motel, dirty dancing, biologique,... especially his track >emo< on karton003 was a really big hit around the globe and get support from a lot of jocks! now, its time for davids debut on kostbar musik. with his 2 tracks >hex< and >on dit que<, he continue this warm and melodic tech-house sound. both tracks are so emotional but also funky at once

david garcet, based in brussels, belgium has already releases on karton, pink slow motel, dirty dancing, biologique,... especially his track >emo< on karton003 was a really big hit around the globe and get support from a lot of jocks! now, its time for davids debut on kostbar musik. with his 2 tracks >hex< and >on dit que<, he continue this warm and melodic tech-house sound. both tracks are so emotional but also funky at once

jazzy eyewear, aka so sounds dj mood, teams up with icon and the swirl peepz for an absolutely essential doublepack of funky house grooves! five tracks in all, this release has plenty of hot flavors to please jocks of all styles. its the a-side swirl peepz cut that will get the most action, a stripped-down bass-heavy dubby banger that does the sexually-charged tense vocal some justice - peak-hour gear for heather, carter, farina and the like. meanwhile luke sardello adds some acid magic, jazzy eyewear mixes 303 and tribal beats on his original, and the swirlies throw in a nice dub as well. big release that will please everybody, great work icon!

two fiery cuts taken from the forthcoming r-tem album >touch<. this russian producer has really made an impact over the last 18 months & these two tracks show the best of his deep tech house touch !

dennis ferrers the world as i see it album is still being listened to and its tracks are still being played, hence the remixes are gonna keep on comin… one of the most memorable tunes from the album, run free, is seeing remixes by 2 very distinct and quality remixers oddly found at opposite ends of the earth. uks sean mccabe debuts his talent for king street after having had past remixes and productions released on soulfuric deep, fluential, device, soundmen on wax, tony records and more. his chunky beat-filled interpretation of this single has a tough enough bass drum and nice enough funky key jabs as to keep the great energy flowing but not overpower the song. japanese-nyc transplant producer tomo experience grooves and soothes the eardrum. his easy kicks and lightly bouncing bassline puts a nice spin on this tune, all the while kt brooks (r.i.p.) fervent vocal laying atop the 2 re-product ions. check out these cool remixes for great measure and greater flow.

big with: andrea bertolli, elio riso, john acquaviva, deep dish, tom stephan, .. xavi beat returns! one of the biggest deejays & producers from fresco records presents his new production after a long time playing in clubs only. xavi beat is evolving to minimal sounds, without losing the fresco sound which characterized him. cyclic is the 19th release and has two tracks full of power that will delight the most demanding clubbers. inside the first track we can see original version. a sound that sorround you from the first minute. endless and constant rises, the presence of powerful bass joins with electronic sounds to form sequences that will drag you to an endless number of sensations. the second track is a remix created by dformation one of the most recognized deejay & producer in the international music scene. that remix is more progressive house than the other track with minimal touches full of strength and style. choose the track you want, but without doubt this single will not fail to surprise at any deejay set.

an exciting new imprint from this former warp artist who has decided to operate under the unknown >raz< pseudonym to let the music do the talking, and this is without doubt a future classic ! state of the art modern techno folks, sounding as if it was forged in detroit and finished in berlin two beautiful tracks to kick-start this most promising of electronic music labels with a real seasoned pro at the helm audiophile mastering and limited edition vinyl only runs

special limited pic disc, no repress !!! time to celebrate! systematic becomes 50! no, not 50 years but after four years we proudly announce that we have reached single release number 50! so a great honour to have two italian fellows on board which have influenced electronic club music a lot in 2008, hugo and daniele papini! hugo has caused a massive stir with >the siren< and >the sloop< on tuning spork and daniele papini has hit a biggie with >church of nonsense<, one of the coolest techno outputs in 2008 to date! their ep >nice to meet you< contains three tracks you shouldnt miss: check them all, there is no filler! for sure! attention!!! be quick and grab one of the 500 limited picture discs!

support by gregor tresher, mathias kaden, reboot, vera, d julz, raresh, federico molinari, dorian paic… moon harbour stays international with their 40th release. this time with the focus on the vibrant french club scene. alexis bernard aka seuil has already been releasing a bunch of groundbreaking eps on labels like minibar, einmaleins or freak n chic since 2006. this year he founded his own label called eklo with such hi-class acts as lauhaus and miss fitz. for his first ep on moon harbour recordings he presents 3 top notch house tracks with profound melodies and cleverly layered rhythms. >double room< consists of subtle sounds and a very likable vocal sample - driving with a high dose of funk! >she percs me< on the flipside is a bit more straight. percussive rhythms and playful licks perfectly display seuils musically advanced ideas. last but not least and a bit more on the relaxed side we have >no time for love<. a shy piano works its way through the track and makes it a perfect tune for some real late night magic.

gerard hanson hails from the unlikely environments of dallas, texas usa. his music has influences from derrick may, stefan robbers, red planet and carl craig.. he released his first 12inch in 1995 on matrix / detroit. after that he released on labels like tektite recordings, down low, ai records, frustrated funk, frantic flowers and aw recordings. he is very careful about sharing his music with the rest of the world. in the last decade he only used the aliases convextion and e.r.p. (event related potential). e.r.p is an electro-edged moniker....

this time metamorphic recordings is in full on boundary pushing mode with a new sound from dan curtin. techno always has been and always will be about taking risks and going where no one has gone before and this ep, facts is right there. modern techno that will work for djs playing the gamut of techno, tech house, house, minimal and more. vocalist jason byers from cleveland based rock band disengage worked side by side with curtin to add a powerful vocal touch to the intense musical journey presented here. to all you djs working hard to keep it real, to move forward, to advance our scene, and to have a voice of your own, this one is made for you!

two key players of the scene join forces on figures sixteenth release. no one else than adam beyer and luke slater contribute tracks to this very special ep. mod by luke slaters planetary assault systems project takes off with a fast, breathless groove. its force drags the dancers along, and the mesmerizing bleeps put everybody in a deep trance. within seconds, the solid ground of the dancefloor is nothing but a remote memory. mod has a very special aura, it is hard to grasp its exceptional energy. it appears to be pretty elementary, and yet it is an verwhelming techno anthem which will accompany you for quite some time. adam beyers simulated usage surprises the crowd with its elegance and subtlety. forming an irresistible funk, the fabric of the track interweaves various tiny elements. this savageness obviously manifests in his musical approach which can be characterized by his open-mindedness in regard to diverse influences, currents and styles. simulated usage is strong and joyful, it is techno in its best sense. once again, adam beyer und luke slater manage to coin the face of contemporary club music.

this release does not need any intro else than big room stripped techno!!! played by: richie hawtin, sven vath, dubfire, adam beyer, 2000 and one, karotte, bart skils….studio wizzard anton pieete, secret behind barts skils district one, hits a solo release on shinedoe’s intacto imprint.anton pieete has had massive preview succeses with tunes like handsome, the shining and time for grace. played by all the big dj names in the scene such as sven vath, richie hawtin, dubfire, adam beyer, karotte, 2000 and one, loco dice

todd bodine demonstrates with this ep once again extraordenary taste and skills. after a very successfull excursion on claude van strokes mothership label and his activities as a heavily booked live-act and dj he presents on >unexpected life-form< two brilliant tracks, that seem to burst with their energy. todd bodine apparently has gained a lot of experience how to bunch the impact on both the dancefloor and the musical side and how to turn the result into a wall of sound. and hes doing it by following his own unique style. on the a-side >calypso< captivates you right after a few seconds with its pulsating sequences and a subtle growing energy-level from break to break. developing a drive which wont miss its impact on any floor. >snakeskin< on the flip is homogeneously build around shimmering melody-sequences which create the energy of this track, while the bassline below pulsates warm and deep. sounds like: detroit without kitsch. or like a cross between matthew johnson, robert hood and fabrice lig. to put it in other words: a typical todd bodine release in the best sense. allready a true highlight in the highgradecatalogue in 20

on her first release for dirtybird, chicago native j.phlip has created a track that is both intricate and massive. a wall of devastating bass anchors rumble rumble’s assault, bolstered by an effervescent rhythmic net of popcorn snaps, soda cans popping open, and seductive whispers and giggles at the very edge of audibility.

made to play brings the noise with the sounds of wearhouse music and head honcho lee mortimer. lee mortimers exciting, sleazy, demented take on house has been kicking the sh*t out of dance floors and festivals the world over. this e.p is not for the faint hearted but is for those who like to rock a big crowd in a ballistic way. when jimi hendrix played not just one but both sides of it at woodstock in the 70s the place went off its tits and when he reverted back to playing the guitar it just couldnt compare and he never quite got over that. lee mortimer is currently reveling in mass support from the likes of switch, claude vonstroke, diplo and kriss akabusi who apparently likes to play these tracks as a post love ritual, naked and chanting awooga! round the camp fire he has in his bedroom. if you want to embellish the feeling of either hendrix or akabusi in the primes of their existences then get stuck into this release and youll feel like a combination of the two peaking on acid.

after several remixes and longtime waiting our artist h.o.s.h. releases his next own ep. and he is back with a real banger! >the valve< sounds connected to steppenwolf, but feels more like a coninue: more modern, more pushing and more groove. like hell! a balkan- flute plays sometimes, but very harmonic to the track. heebie-jeebie! >super sick bowl< is a fantastic groove, too, but a bit more housy like classic recordings. awesome, never boring housebeat spiced with two cool and sick breaks. this loop could run forever. single words work perfect with the beat and provide a stimulating sexappeal. under a fig tree starts more technoid with the sound, but has still a groovy house for 3 minutes til the break - and out of this break a new sound is evolving. on the one this track continues with a warm bass hook, leaving the technoid sounds behind. what a twist! just beautyfull! thanx hosh

steffen baumann & stefan hollaender got the inspiration for that track from the shant of an unknown shaman. the hypnotic vocals and the massiv bassline make the track to an bomb somewhere between deep-house & tech-house. the >taste t meets wishes & dreams remix< on has much more progressiv-house elements. the bassline of the original tracks is picked up by a warm but also pumping synth line. the track is released on a 10 inch record.

chicago legend dj pierre, he gave an appreciative world acid house & phuture in the 80s, wild pitch in the 90s and his latest creation, afro acid plastik is ready to launch for 2008. kicking of with a simple, hypnotic houser from the uks timo garcia, with the man himself handling business on the b side. back to where it all began and dj pierre shows that jack has still got his groove!

counting names such as todd terje and lcd soundsystem s james murphy as fans, he has recently stepped up a gear with his own original productions for solardisco & prins thomas, this is his first eskimo release!!get blown off your socks!

de hey s brand of techno always has funk and this enables his music to be played by a wide range of dj s. >finally man< and >we re fucking hi< are two massive groovy dancefloor burners, get em while they re hot!

after the success of the last cirez d release on jel fords jericho label we now have a perfect follow up from another top swedish producer - joel mull. joel has been firmly established on the scene for over 10 years now but lately has been doing some amazing projects for labels such as audiomatique, saved and cocoon. here he delivers the perfect jericho two tracker with the a side - viewpoint having a supremely funky bassline, lush chords and catchy hooks .

darkos productions have attracted the attention of djs from all over the world. his remix of the title track of nina mirandas (smoke city) album shrift in 2005 was one example, earning him critical acclaim when the remix reached the top 10 in the us download charts. more recently mr rakas has joined darko and his strange worlds collective. together they have embarked on a musical mission, blending deep minimal house and techno with eastern european romani gypsy jazz. simplicity is the operative word best to describe this release. the over sexed sax solo of sexaphone (a one take wonder performed by ben hadwen) takes house music to a new level, whilst danote on the other hand reflects on the hypnotic repetition of the hook, building a solid groove around a repeating synth line, appearing here in two versions, the stripped back extended mix and the more immediate club edit. another great release from the up, coming and one to watch label universal vibes.

adam beyers drumcode label has its ten year anniversary this year and there will be many releases as well as a massive compilation album project later in the year featuring brand new tracks from many of the label s key artists. one of the newest additions is the producer of this new release - tor lowkrantz or mighty thor as he is known. this 4 tracker again demonstrates the open musical policy of the label. the last hardcell release was a fine piece of work demonstrting influences from both hard and minimal techno sensibilities. this release focuses more on the harder end of the scale but still remains fresh with its almost old jeff mills and rob hood influences. all 4 tracks have a fat groove and are saturated with funk yet still pack serious punch in any set. another winner from drumcode

a truly stunning two tracker of tracks that could make you dance as well as cry. this should quite easily crossover to all genres and has mass appeal

short records is back with a new release right after the summer season. eclec sonde & cat shaver undersign a real minimal techno track. the release is produced by the owners of subconce records label which is also about to celebrate its fifth anniversary. refinado has the unmissable subconce style, groovy and techno. top quality minimal techno. the remix on b side is by renowned spanish producer leandro gamez, who adds even more pressure to a real groovy track. short records is very proud of this new signing to the label.

the a side by hardcell and grindvik again has faultless production with its razor sharp drum intro before the pulsing lead sounds drop and the fat percussion edits envelope the track to create a truly intense feel. on the flip adam beyer delivers a truly awesome interpretation cleverly using the main parts but adding rich layers of atmospherics to create a very rich sounding deeper feel. this is a very, very serious release

gaetano parisio returns to supreme form here for his very own conform label with this monster 2 tracker. gaetano has always managed to be diverse in his style with his southsoul and conform labels and here he manages to create a powerful dance floor killer that will surely appeal. the a side is driven by a monster growling analogue bassline groove and razor sharp production punctuated by cool edits and a superb break which simply builds the intensity whilst the flip is a menacing minimal stripped down groove that simply builds and builds. superb

in our opinion alex bau is one of the best harder techno producers out there. his material over the last 5 years has been both energetic and groundbreaking. his material for zenit has been particulrly good and this is new release is is no exception. both tracks are different but equally effective. the a side is a driving hard edged techno cut with its pounding kick drum and sharp percssion. the track is punctauted with catchy synth riffs and stabs to great effect. the flip side is truly monstrous with its dark dirty warehouse feel and fat sub bass and string edits. great, great record

a brand new ep from the count & sinden, which showcases their love of all sorts of club music, from garage to r n b, from hip hop to grime. lead track hardcore girls is the sound of the much hyped baltimore breaks scene, evolved, displaced and mutated as only the count & sinden know how. fronted by the hottest thing out of b more since the wire, 17 year old wild child of the mike, rye rye. she has been touring the states with mia and, now signed to interscope, she is set to do big things. her unique and energetic vocal is treated to one of the duo’s best bumpy bass grooves and the combined effect is nothing short of devastating. another new school talent picked up on by the count & sinden is ny. bubbling on the uk underground, she fronts the hardcore, jungle inflected soul that is fool in love. this is pop music for the now and tomorrow, a classic love song set to a raucous jungle inspired backing track which has become a live favourite over the summer.finally we have jme, a legend in the grime scene, known for his tight flows, guest appearances and his boy better know franchise. industry gives an overview of the pit falls of getting involved in the trickiest of games... the music business. and who would want to get involved in that shit!?!

well, the summer festival season is near its end, time to bring you some of the raw stompers that youve been dancing to this season! greg notill and i will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger: if there ever was a famous movie quote to capture the pure essence of the friendly frenchmans track it would be this line from pulp fiction. fierce beats, frantic percussion and even some acid influences. this one has it all! motormorfoses eto and gab, the devistating duo from brazil are now operating from spain and though the name may have changed, the output remains the same. pure relentless beats and power! after opening their track with an electro type bassline and some nice broken beats, pure havoc kicks in soon as the beat drops. hardtrax half of the hardtrax vs. jackhamma liveact and the german bridge between hardtechno and hardcore techno. the dark force recordings co owner comes up with an intriguing brew of raw beats, precise positioned percussion and an 80s type of choir sound that will simply blast you away!dj ogi the torch holder of the croatian techno scene recently spawned us with numerous strong releases on labels such as submissions and cannibal society. we are pleased to say he maintains this line and even raises the bar a little by incorporating some oldschool elements. bet you cant control your feet when you hear this track

atlas is sams debut release for the label having predominantly released his music via a series of ep releases on the very credible urban torque label as well as for variance, mono and his own label, i-fi music, sams music has found favour with the likes atlas is his first release laurent garnier, omid 16b, nick warren, dave seaman, danny howells and of course, nic fanciulli.

the original mix by duomek takes the form of their musical ideals: house, deep house and minimal. no doubt it aims to the most select dance floors. jon gurd is the one chosen to make the first remix, that for sure will make a lot of harm in the floors. talking about jon gurd is to talk about one of britain?s top class artist of the last years that djs all around the world, produces exquisite music, hold the label killawatt and runs his own program in ministry of sound radio. his productions are habitual in sets of artists like hernan cattaneo, james zabiela o carl cox. tech house of its best of purest kind. finally we find the vision of mintone through inigo ourezabals eye, the 50 percent of monomachine. this dj and producer from zaragoza has been recognized in this last two years as one of the best artist in the spanish music scene. paradigma, wit, leftroom o immigrant are some of the labels that have released his work. this time he bets for a very effective techno that will catch the ear of the lovers of this style.

re-jigging the classic andy weatherall production, smoke belch sabres 2 paradise re-crafts the 1993 anthem into a tough tech house groove more suited for the modern dancefloor. demand for this bootleg has been growing since last december when a handful of copies were passed out to key tastemaker djs

after «i wont let you go» super talent anthony romeno strikes again with his follow up >my home< this time featuring male vocalist jaze knight. a beautiful song that brings all the ladies to heaven !!!! >my home< has an original and unique sound... already a classic!!! a must for all the peeps who like the sunrise and sunset on the beach

lowkey and kardinal have become a rising figure of french techno music thanks to a handful of impressive maxi. their rave inspired style, offering a wide range mixture of electro, techno and breakbeat sounds, has been working club goers up into a frenzy! and now they are back with their new single, future dancefloor killer, ghost rider

big one! spins from mandy, sebo k, dyed soundorom, glimpse, rob mello, jennifer cardini, adam beyer, anja schneider, h.o.s.h, ripperton, konrad black, martin landsky, afrilounge, dorian paic, matt tolfrey, kiki, mathias tanzmann, jimpster, nick curly, david k, eric borgo, okain,… ‘junkyard funk’ was one of the seminal house albums to come out of the uk in 2000. masters of the deep groove clive henry, also resident at dc10, and justin drake are one of the most respected duo’s in house music with over 10 years experience in the business. whilst many contemporaries have fallen by the wayside peace division have remained at the forefront of underground house. following 2007’s seminal ‘soft heavy’ ep for crosstown rebels, 2008 has seen them release a second coast 2 coast compilation for nrk and the critically acclaimed ‘the lab’ ep on tsuba. part 1 of ‘junkyard funk reconstructions’ sees jamie jones and rozzo update the classics. jamie jones has always been heavily inspired and influenced by peace division so when the opportunity arose to remix the seminal ‘bu4t’ he was more than a little excited. the result is his biggest remix to date.

outstanding funky house with scrowd-madding progressive remix by hans centen & uli poeppelbaum, who has co-produced the breathtaking niels vangoghs delerium >silnce< 2008 mix. featuring 4 splendid remixes plus accapella! this package suits everyone! played by: fedde le grand

it is a task that detroit native aaron-carl has done consistently since 1996. as one of detroits most in-demand producers, his signature sound crosses genres -- from soulful, gospel-infused house, to the dirtiest ghettotech anthems. aaron-carl is hailed as a powerhouse in detroits electronic music scene. with a discography to die for, he has remixed some of the motor citys biggest names – underground resistance, scan 7, aux 88 & kelli hand, as well as international artists like chicago house legend dajae, icelandic techno stars gus gus, and african jazz great manu dibango, to name a few. as a vocalist, aaron-carl showcases a broad range. from the haunting chill of >crucified< and >sky< to the seductive whispers of >down< and >21 positions<, to soul-stirring shouts of >alright< and >my house< ac prides himself in not just making records, but classics. his >let me tell you something about house music< acapella (appropriately titled >the word<) is one of todays most sampled house vocals, while >down< is still a staple in the clubs – for more than a decade after its release.