rsd (raw sounds district) is a brand new record label founded by slo cee in paris which aims to collaborate with unknown producers around the world.
rsd001 features four new producers - ockham from lausanne, switzerland pete martell from leeds, england social service from los angeles, usa sofia from paris, france all of which have clearly marked their own vivid imprints on the sound.

peter kremeier, aka losoul, has always been an artist weve greatly admired here at hypercolour, so its a real thrill to have him on the label at long last. a huge catalogue of eclectic, distinctive and funky music for labels like playhouse, moodmusic and freak n chic, losoul turns in two exceptional tracks on the slowly turning release here.

nice price deal !!! ltd repress! for the 8th instalment of their record label, half baked invite long time friend and detroit legend mike huckaby to join the record label family. he comes with something very special in two rolling deep house tracks presented on a 12-inch picture disc. both tracks have mike’s signature touch, jazzy, smooth keys and rolling bass in a way that only huckaby knows how, he really has delivered once again! mike’s knowledge of his machines and software shows here as he comes with something super classy for daytime or night.

dirt crews 100th release falls on this years deep love compilation. set to drop across a double vinyl , with 11 all exclusive original tracks from new and old favourites including dam swindle, nachtbraker, the revenge and felix leifur. take a sonic trip across deep and straight up house, infused with jazz, disco and funk. this diverse and plentiful outing includes work outs for your dance floor alongside intergalactic analogue synth laden voyages, originating from artists we have uncovered from japan to iceland and many places in between. a truly great way to celebrate our 100th release.

the unstoppable tag team gerd janson and phillip lauer aka tuff city kids have another surprise up their sleeves with their first full on vocal track labyrinth, which is also a precursor of the soon to be released first tck album. who else but norwegian wonder woman annie could be better suited for the job on the microphone? the result is a timeless disco mutant for all centuries. and who else but new york don morgan geist could do the remix job? he delivers a notorious disco dub version that lets all of you disco vampires burst into flames. if this wasn’t enough tuff city kids give themselves a taste of their own sweet medicine and lift labyrinth onto the thougher club floors. for all creative djs, there is also a heavy percussion workout by mysterious dj oyster. here we go again!

it is very difficult to present david duriez without writing an encyclopedic tome as its influence on the house music in france was decisive. since its inception in 1992, david released over a hundred records under his name, tens under various pseudonyms, mainly on vinyls on the most renowned labels like 2020vision, ovum, systematic, pokerflat, f communication, under the counter, stickman, crosstown rebels, the end, etc .. (the list is long, see discogs.com to be convinced) and as many remixes for some of the greatest artists (think moby, dj sneak, gemini, dj hell, llorca, telex, random factor, johnny fiasco, paul johnson, jori hulkkonen, ralph lawson, random factor, kenny hawkes or mr.c). founder of the label brique rouge and a whole galaxy of other labels, he participated in the creation of internationally recognized labels such as robsoul with phil weeks, freak n chic with dan ghenacia (from apollonia) or rz muzik. at a time when david had federated online the cream of the house producers via a forum (far and long before social networks), ivan smagghe had nicknamed him -the producer of the producers.- , a true house music activist, but most of all david duriez is a devastating dancefloor dj, he did several tours around the world and played in some of the biggest clubs in the world between 1995 and 2010. truly one of the most important players in the french electro scene, david is back on tracks after a few years hyatus. but don t call it a comeback because he has never really gone awol, he has been watching the scene and now he s back in the studio. you can expect a (very) long serie of releases for 2016, you have been warned!

spanish duo reykjavik 606 have another story to tell – this time one they’re sharing on the brand new music terrae label. in a three-headed, musical tale, their ‘stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it’ ep brings out all of their talent. blending cinematic house, mesmerizing melodies and groovy downtempo bits with their taste of eclectic, reykjavik 606 show exactly why one of their previous albums was nominated for ‘album of the year’ by dj mag and clubbingspain. on music terrae, their talent is showcased with the sounds of ‘nowhere in particular’, ‘no name for a place’ and ‘lonely boy’, three unparalleled productions to spark your senses and capture the imagination. these guys are right at home on music terrae.

desolat label boss loco dice is back with what is sure to be a massive autumn package: he has remixed the seminal dance track ‘go’ by the legendary moby, twice, and has made it all his own in the process. moby needs little introduction: the american dance producer and live performer’s albums are classics of the genre that are celebrated far and wide. they have been used on thousands of adverts, have given rise to hit singles all over the world and have made him one of the most celebrated electronic music stars of our time. his ‘go’ track was what started it all for him back in the 90’s, and was a bona fide club classic of the day. it still resonates today and always gets crowds going. now it has been remixed twice by loco dice, who has added his own stamp to it in distinctive fashion. his first excellent version is eight minutes of chunky and tribal drums, with rubber kicks, clipped horn stabs and big hits all building the pressure. those most famous vocal cries really finish it off in style, and ensure that dance floors will go wild whenever it is dropped, as do wonky synths and big piano chords at the breakdown. the second version is more emotive, with big sweeping strings smeared in the background to help make it all the more dramatic, teary eyed and impactful on the floor. this one is for the peak time in any set and is sure to make the most memorable moment of any night. both remixes here pack a real punch, and whilst remaining true to the original, they both sound just like you would expect from modern dance heavyweight loco dice.

finish techno pioneer and dum records boss kimmo rapatti aka mono junk and melody boy 2000 is back with another fine ep of some of his greatest tracks. all three have been released before now, but never all together on the same ep. a1 sound stealer was released in 2007 under the melody boy 200 alias and since then has been hugely sought after, often fetching high prices on discogs. it is a high impact techno track with racing drums and chattery percussion that will take any floor by storm. a2 all alone, again as melody boy 2000, has only been released on cd before now, as part of a label compilation back in 2002. this one is deep and rubbery, spaced out and elastic and is full of moodiness and melody. both b-side tracks were written as mono junk and both were written in 1992. first up, apache acid came on vinyl own music man and is a face melting, hundred miler per hour banger with manic 303s buried within. finally, ‘beyond the darkness’ was a key early techno track to come from finland and has previously been released on dum010. says the artist of the track, “an ensoniq asr-10 arrived on the market and studio engineer perttu bought it right away, but i never liked to use sounds that someone else had made. we sampled the track’s bassline, strings and others from my jx-3p separately and mixed it all together.” the result is an atmospheric track with swirling pads, icy synths and form drums that will make people march, no doubt.

few would challenge the claim that the 1960s and 70s have been the most fertile two decades in the history of popular music ever - a period which, regardless of genre, laid the foundations for everything that has followed. what is more, this period was so fertile that the speed with which tastes changed left a colossal amount of incredible music to gather dust - perhaps most famously a profusion of funk, soul and jazz. it was a musical legacy that lay mouldering until the rise of sampling in late 80s hip-hop precipitated a mad scramble for lost crates and suddenly, the music that became known as rare groove - for obvious reasons (it was rare and very groovy) - experienced a phoenix-like rebirth. a quarter of a century on and a million funk, soul, jazz-funk and rare groove compilations, re-presses and re-releases later, you d think that cupboard was bare and yet, even now, there are gems to be found. pt is re-releasing the rarest of cuts that often were originally only limited runs or private pressings and new compilation down & wired is just such a collection. always soulful, this features everything from mod groovers and northern stompers, to funky bumps and latin heaters. yet while the quality of all cuts is immediately apparent, only one of the eleven has ever been previously been compiled because when pt do rare, they dont mess around. in fact, if these tracks were steaks they d still be walking around eating grass.

the second ep by purveyors of the future funk sound, a band called flash. executive produced by ron trent. recommended! created by the inspired young jared hines and produced by master minds ron trent and jonesy, this self titled follow up to mother confessor features four etherial, lush tracks that have a live feel and are equally heavenly. inspired by the jazz funk elements of uk outfit atmosfear and the alternative disco sounds of dinosaur l, presented here, a band called flash embrace the energy of live dance music. reminiscent of the early 80s boogie sound, a band called flash will surely capture the attention of the more eclectic, global dance floor.

massive 11-piece latin american afrobeat combo nelda piña y la boa have been exploring the vast rhythms of west african music and its many branches within their home base country of colombia for the last 3 years. influenced by the contrasting sounds and traditions of colombia s disparate atlantic & pacific coast cultures, they bring a unique twist to the familiar afrobeat lineup that is accentuated by their cantadora nelda piña, a singer from the bolivar region who was born in the 1940s. once again, colombia and its deep reservoir of modern and traditional musicians prove the awesome alchemy of melding the sounds and aesthetics of old and young generations.

three relases in and we still have no information about the people behind this label. whoever it is seems very keen to keep it a secret. 10inch vinyl. one press only

the cyovac machine is held together by a team of like minded artists that work to move production forward. cryovac functions to preserve the soundcraft of thees artists into the vinyl format. cryovac vinyl is pressed by a.garcia at archer record press in detroit. the cryovac operates to push music that represents the soul of its maker. sierra sam and pascal hetzel bring the smooth techno feel of berlin and an analog savvy to fist side of cryovac #14. they combine for two minimal machine soul bangers that zone your mind and move your body. spam burrito is the creation of a.garcia and kieth kemp. this combination rocks out choice wavs that have been tweeked to perfection under the rising and falling of effects. dave powers choses the low key emotional path of ever an evolving synth moving an intelligent knock. the 14th edition of cryovac is a must hear.

few records have gained such a legendary status as chiapet s tick tock. the 12- single, released in 1997, brings back memories for any house or techno dj of the era. now it is making its return as a yoshi classic, with fresh remixes from loco & jam, robosonic, and perc. loco & jam s mix is a nothing short of a powerhouse. about as driving as techno gets and armed to the teeth with noise, it has become a staple in sharam s recent sets.

blondies second album! a mix of catchy new wave pop with the occasional semi punk snippet thrown in for good measure.originally released in 1977! special picture vinyl release!!! 2016 re-issue

finally, a grip of edits from the lph extended family that have been circulating for years get to see the light of day! vinyl day! the light of vinyl day! jacques did one, laurence guy did one, jesse rudoy did one, elvin tibideaux did one, and private panther did one. seriously, thats all you need to know, so stop asking questions and just disc

fuckthegovernment.ltd, a.k.a. f.t.g (alfredo trastulli) and music box head honcho, marco riff, return to the skylax fold in 2016 with a cache of house nuggets for our listening pleasure. their last venture on skylax saw f.t.g collaborate with a bunch of his friends, resulting in some of the best tracks we’d heard all year, including the unforgettable fuckthegovernment theme. their tracks have been celebrated and hailed by some of the best djs in the game, names such as derrick may, ricardo villalobos, raresh, and dj harvey. the bar set by the first record remains sky high, and somehow, these two manage to raise the bar even higher. it may be the biggest cliche going when talking about an album, but the duo certainly do take us on a journey, through the past and present of house music. it’s a record not too dissimilar in tone to paranoid london’s from a few years back, but f.t.g and marco strip things back even further than those guys did, in our opinion, the sound is more raw with less frills, and no track names to predispose feelings in the listener either. this eight track project is cohesive and elaborate, with movements through sounds both acid and jazzy, minimal and maximal. it explores sounds that came to prominence in famous house locales such as detroit and chicago over in the u.s., but the underground european influence is definitely present, from paris to berlin, and of course f.t.g and marco’s home of italy. with this album, these guys add to the underground sound that has cultivated in the city of perugia for years now, a place that has seen the likes of simoncino and nicholas hone their craft.don’t miss out on a piece of skylax history

introducing the debut release on the brand new glitterbox recordings label a label celebrating the incredible disco, nu disco, soul and classic house records that have made glitterbox parties the most popular and joyous additions to the clubbing scene over the last few years. sharing the glitterbox nights philosophy for supporting artists who really know how to produce uplifting music that stays in your mind for days, glitterboxs first release is the much-anticipated dr packer remixes of sure things the infectious nu disco classic holding you tight. both sure thing and dr packer embody the glitterbox ethos, making feel-good, joyful music that lights up the dancefloor. on the a side is the dr packer remix and instrumental while on the aa side is sure things original extended dj mix, alongside dr packers radio edit and accapella, completing an essential landmark record to kick off your glitterbox collection.

generator by rodion incorporates hippie dance grooves, middle eastern vibes, simon & garfunkel-esque vocals, lisergic synth licks, and future kraut atmospheres. tracks like bococa hills and phobos berl have a rolling cosmic groove, whilst allee der kosmonauten and run-out head for the dance floor. colazione and riposa! have a more icy ambient feel, whilst alta marea and gamma make good use of rodion’s supreme collection of analogue hardware, producing a pair of synth drive grooves.

get on down is a heavyweight slice of storming jamaican disco-reggae heat from the legendary studios of miami s tk disco empire. king sporty s version may not have been as well known as connie cases electro laden later 1982 version (also produced by sporty) but the perfect marriage of disco stylings and sports jamaican roots meant the original 1979 version was a cult classic in underground deep disco circles. over 35 years since get on down was released the keepers of the tk disco vaults have given permission for some of their classics and lesser known gems to be respectfully tweaked by contemporary producers and dj s who fully understand the lineage of the label and the music contained within. stepping up and get his hands dirty is none other than london dwelling, wolf music man medlar. a regular face behind the turntables all over the world medlar has lovingly freaked king sportys anthem for the modern dance-floor, extending the right parts in just the oh so right way, dubbing out parts that needed just a smidgen of echo here and there and generally making the track irresistible to dj s with its lovely long beat led intro. these are extremely tasteful edits, done with respect and reverence over 2 parts old school style. look out for those low flying dubbed out vox and lazer beams too, powerful stuff! this is only one of many underground disco classics that the mighty miami based tk disco label brought to the world, reimagined for 2016s dance-floor, officially sanctioned in conjunction with henry stone music / tk disco. file under - classic / essential!

the grasso is greener in bologna: home to two of the most well-connected collectors in italy. suppliers to the likes of kenny dope, phil asher and dimitri, gino and federico have carved their crate craft to insane levels over the last 30+ years. as shown on this detailed, widescreen boogie, funk and disco collection for bbc.

one per customer ... the wonderful black ops sub label from the sleazybeats people wraps up, which has been a monumentally successful series by anyone s standards, with an ep from the notorious sample bandits, the popular peoples front over a decade after launching a distinctive series whose ambitions amounted to no less than condensing thirty years of black club music into a beautifully packaged, portable collage of sonic sample goodness, the sb crew tracked them down & appealed to their anarchic, nihilistic nature by offering them the final release on the label. the ppf project itself came to a close at release no. 10, so the synchronicity was strong for no other reason than a desire to celebrate dancefloor abandon and strive to soundtrack the purest forms of hedonism, ambiguous sexuality and a transcendent celebration of outsider culture, not to mention a green light to shamelessly exploit, steal and otherwise pilfer their source material, they said yes. after trying, with no small amount of success to transcend the basic edit through the ppf series, the band have again worked their collage approach into three truly magical cuts as always, this is a limited, vinyl only release. it will not be repressed and will not be released digitally. not now, not ever

making his hot creations debut is belfast s very own phil kieran with make a change and heavyweights nathan barato and matrixxman on remixes. acting as a teaser this release is the precursor to kieran s soon coming album blinded by the sun on jamie jones and lee foss s almighty label in october. make a change sees synths and drum machines being brought together by a simple vocal that acts a mantra, i wanted to send out a positive message onto the dance floor that could empower people. inspired by events and people in the world over history that have made a difference by standing up for what they believe in. phil kieran

nu-disco hero 80s child has come a long way since masterworks vol 1, the inaugural release on his masterworks label a year and a half ago.now we have the follow-up and the first of two parts it reveals how the labels sound has grown featuring tracks by marsupials, soultronic & kiu d, platzdasch & mystep.early support from: joutro mundo, osmose, vinyladdicted, 80s child

touring italy this spring we met a mob of cool dudes. and so here you have the fully analog tracks from their studios. fa piacere!

limited information on this release, it contains two super edits that have been heavily road tested on a certain soundsytem that is currently doing the rounds. not much information beyond that but the music speaks for itself. slow mo with energy. more soon.

repress, this year we have reached our long term goal as a label which was to expand our releases into the wax department. we feel like we ve done a good job bringing upcoming and original local talent to the surface so far and it is only fitting that our first vinyl release is done by the icelandic duo david & hjalti. the duo has been busy with the production since their arrival from manchester and have played a number of great live sets underlining their skills as producers. we feel that this release is the high standard we set ourselves before going vinyl and that this is just a small first step in a fruitful beginning for the producers david & hjalti.

for our first adventure in vinyl , we have invited a very special and talented, music producer, cesar martinez. a very dark and minimal release, with jazz and blues elements, combined in to a very unique kind of techno. in this print, cesar presents four creations plus one bonus track, that will definitely, take you into a high experience.

deepa & biris black crow records further expands its horizons with its seventh release, welcoming another new artist to the family following appearances by 2030, aril brihka, hakimonu, luke hess, rod, inland and markus suckut. the analog roland orchestras label debut follows the widely acclaimed 2030 ep and shares with it a widening of the labels sonic scope to once again showcase deepa & biris desire to reach beyond techno and explore ambient and cinematic musical textures. michal matlaks analog roland orchestra finds the poland born & berlin based producer in the conductor role among an array of classic electronic hardware, taking on the role of shaping & directing a free flowing sound that moves across genres, whether in a studio or live setting. his previous releases for labels including ornaments, rotary cocktail recordings and pastamusik have seen the project indulge in an array of sounds across the techno spectrum. aftermath ii is no different, moving from the classic roots techno sounds of plant and father detroit, through the dub excursion of urei dub, to the cinematic, boards of canada & tangerine dream-recalling pair her and aftermath. for those with a taste for electronic musics widescreen possibilities, taros arrival on the tel aviv imprint will be a long term favourite.

avesom (name inspired by the dog of justin bennett, the sound technician that mixed the album) are creations produced during long reharsals sessions that have taken place mostly during sunsets and late nights. there torakiki inmersed themselves in a trip where the music achievable with their own finger was tested, rejecting in advance any programming. the overall sound of the album follow the path of the previous ep, halfway between the new wave and ambient. the band aims references from aphex twin, liars, jamie xx and on the other side, classical sounds from the italian song. in the album participate the voice of ilaria ippolito (# #pap ) and of gulia olivari (o.a.u.). the video of luxard was shot by giovanni aloi in a park in hong kong.
torakiki filled the pieces of avesom with a strong dynamic identity, combining the creative impulses of the three minds and their respective backgrounds. this is a process that questions the logic through a frenetic impulse that provokes constant changes, even though the final result are attainable and catchy songs.

after a fabulous summer and a mind-blasting krake festival, killekill takes its next step and kicks off another new label called vanta series, which is destined for small series of 12-es with out-standing dancefloor tracks. the name derives from vantablack, a colour from nano technology, which is the blackest black and actually invisible. vanta therewith stands for the total emptiness and is the perfect name for a label which does not have a defined identity itself but is a platform for different series, which will all have a concept and aesthetic in itself. the first series is called -the end is near-. it consists of 4 releases and comes with an artwork by french artist elzo durt. every release will contain a small poster, all four posters put together become elzo durt s piece -les anges de l apocalypse-. first record is by dez williams, who also released on shipwrec and bass agenda recently. a-side acidbanger is a serious banger and has future acid classic written all over it. the b-side comes with two acid variations - one more stingy, one emotional and psychedelic - which show the potential of this outstanding producer. open your ears and put the needle on - here is some acid!

catalogue number pp018 has been work in progress for quite a while now. wind-s originally appeared in a slightly different version as part of the soundtrack to one of rohtheaters plays. the track features all the typical obalski elements we have grown so fond of in the past. dreamy pads and odd melodies create the sort of ambient that carries you away somewhere else (bravo!). we decided that it would be interesting to hear other artists take their turn on the material. the japanese duo mascaras (chida & 5ive) transformed wind-s in an atmospheric drum workout. fantastically incorporating the breezy synth elements of the original into their flow of percussion. press play lift off. the b-side gives space to nick höppners epic techno groove. ecstasy evolving progress.

creative partnership audiofly are the next to release on crosstown rebels with the show stopping in the (last) moment featuring the angelic voice of georgia lewis. the release comes complete with a steadfast remix from germanys robag wruhme. in the (last) moment sets the foundation with broken chuggy beats as intricate layers and grumbling pads unfold beneath the beautiful sounds of georgias voice. audiofly explain that,sometimes its nice to not have to write the usual peak time bomb, with this one we followed our hearts and the vibe of young vocalist georgia lewis and what emerged was a sunrise moment. with 13 years behind them anthony middleton and luca saporito aka audiofly have established a creative empire, which includes two record labels and their flying circus global party brand, which celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year with a world tour. working harder than ever, a second artist album is in the works following on from 2011 long-player follow my liebe. industry veteran robag wruhme has more recently had releases on the likes of kompakt and pampa records. here he makes an imprint on crosstown rebels with this epic remix that fuses elated synths and industrial elements over solid rolling percussion.

-when two of the most exciting young labels today join forces to breath new life into a classic king britt production there’s not much that could go wrong. oba funke’s -uzoamaka- might have 14 years on its back but it blends in perfectly with nowadays red

we have the pleasure to announce you the first vinyl release from stamp records paris, we have selected some fresh and talented artists from different countries but with the same passion, 4 tracks are delivered and served hot. quality certification! written and produced by amin ravelle, silat beksi, radu mirica, ivel tax, octave and estit (aka petit batou). vinyl only!

at 12:22 hrs on july 19th 2016, the manned spacecraft 10.000 suns sent a distress signal from the inner edge of earth s atmosphere. communication with the shuttle was lost shortly afterwards. fragments of the ship have been recovered on the west coast of scotland, but pilot bryan kessler of cologne is currently missing in action. black box recordings have been retrieved and will be archived to regulation standard vinyl and digital audio encapsulations.

the newly formed clock poets imprint takes its first steps, and it is rare to see such sure footed steps from the very first record. first up is a solid but playful ep from døob &, armie, accompanied by stand out remixes from guido schneider &, system of survival which round out the package into a must have.

rome native marco piovesan is a dj’s producer. his driving style, pristine sound quality and nuanced tones makes his techno of the variety that draws bodies to the dance floor, and keeps them there. 2013 was his breakout year which saw releases land on gynoid audio, m_rec ltd.. that same year piovesan launched his own enterprise, h.omevvork recordings, as a haven for richly emotive techno music imbued in ‘90s spirit. to date it’s three ep’s have been remixed by luminaries such as giorgio gigli, daub and m_rec ltd’s sadly departed chief max_m. piovesan joined the key roster soon after as part of a split ep with another (then) up-and-comer, hector oaks. his two works, “black paranoid 7” and “black paranoid 10”, were clean, steely dj fodder underscored with a dark energy that made both of them potent club weapons. now piovesan returns with four cuts of surging, remorseless marching material design to tear up strobe-lit basements and big room halls alike. for djs who take no prisoners, who enjoy calling on the old techno ghosts too.

matrixxman and echologist team up for prruk’s 2x12 ep “black & white”. as the title suggests, this comes in a black + white package showcasing sturdy techno rhythms that have happened when these two stalwarts got into the studio together. acidic tones, thumping bass drums and adventurous fx sweeps. from rhythm driven techno cuts to the more oddball bits, “the black & white ep” proves to be a versatile yet energetic package.

material and materialism go the long way with the x series. a series with vinyl only special releases! these track have been tested in ibiza floors so grab your limited copy - tip

played by : subb-an, monsieur cedric (serie limitee), adam shelton, mr ks, alex arnout, julien sandre, titonton duvante (residual)
following their recent release on the one records va, core family members yamen & eda are the next offering on the label with the ‘temporis ep’. the sophisticated ep offers four dance floor tracks journeying through mesmerising grooves, intricate percussions and quirky sound effects. “we are very happy to return on one records, it’s really like a family. adam and ash believe in our music and we really feel being part of a crew. that’s why it’s always special to release on one.” - yamen & eda having first become part of the label back in 2012 as part of a va, french duo yamen & eda have since been an integral part of one records with their ep ‘planet brooklyn’ and a remix of acid mondays plus a debut gig at fabric as part of a one records showcase. over the past few years the pair have been hard at work in the studio refining their style and becoming more confident in their production and dj gigs. their release last year on early dub and this latest offering on one demonstrates this clearly, which has gained them support from the likes of appolonia and raresh amongst many

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two of australia’s most promising prospects have collaborated on a stand alone release. modern day renaissance beat maker ta-ku and brisbane-based vocalist wafia will release the (m)edian - ep worldwide on future classic. having previously work together on wafia’s own standout single ‘heartburn’, the plan for a collaborative release was hatched when ta-ku produced a cover of estelle’s ‘american boy’, aptly titled ‘american girl’ with wafia on featuring vocals, for a sold out moma ps1 live show in october 2015. the result is a 5 track release that unites the strengths of each artist - a unique, creative and classy exploration of admiration, paternity, compromise and egalitarianism.

brasilian crate diggers and party starters selvagem deliver two savage reworks on disco deviance for their debut release on the imprint. already highly respected djs in their homeland with legendary parties in sao paulo and rio, this dj and production duo are now really starting to make waves and have an impact around the world with tours and releases on quality labels such as beats in space, barefoot beats and disco halal. for this release on dd they unleash a dance floor beast on the a side, while demonstrating their musical range with a hands in the air balearic disco vibe on the flip. enjoy the music!

a negative hallucination is an idea that was first put forward by sigmund freud in 1890. he used the term to describe how a hypnotised person could be led to be unable to see a person or thing that was right in front of them once out of the hypnotised state, creating a gap in their reality. sadly, this gap in reality seems endemic in the minds of many in the world, whether from lack of access to facts or from wilful ignorance. the result is the same regardless: a world where many oppressed peoples reality is edited out of the conversation. noleian reusse (half of africans with mainframes) and thomas cox (one third of pittsburgh track authority) got together in the studio in pittsburgh during a week of extreme social unrest in the usa in late 2015, resulting in these recordings. the tracks are crafted with a stripped back electronic funk and a stark, relentless feel that reflects the energy in the air at the time. as long time fans of politically and socially charged music like public enemy, underground resistance, nwa, dopplereffekt, and gil scott-heron, noleian and thomas have taken these influences and mixed them with their own styles to come up with a modern dancefloor version of those ideals. lead track solidarity fills the whole a side with its optimism. soulful melodies and strings conquer the driving rhythms, bringing a sense that through sticking together, a better future is possible. the b side s perspective is darker. police state is a crazy raved out banger that combines gritty acid and harsh tones that channel the day-to-day existence for far too many urban people. the third and final cut, surveillance, is a paranoid, spacey techno track that would be ideal as a soundtrack for closed-circuit television video reels. this snapshot of urban life is tied together through artwork by andrew burger, whose mix of throwback style and current ideas nails the dystopian existence that is now reality as predicted so long ago by orwell, huxley, lucas, and many more.

ibifornia, the new album of cassius, will be released the 26th august. once again, the french duet composed of zdar & boombass has managed to gather the creme de la creme on its project. ibi for ibiza and fornia for california, or the perfect cocktail between the fervor of the spanish islands dancefloors and the incredible freshness of the californian mentality. pharell williams is present on the album, as well as a totally transformed cat power. the great mike d (beastie boys), and the over-playful guitarist matthieu chedid, are also some of the prestigious names we can mention. the singles ibifornia, go up, action and “the missing are already available as well as the ep of remixes action, that have given us many good reasons to wait for the upcoming opus. once youll have had the time to adopt those songs as your new summer anthems, cassius will give you a taste of what your indian summer can sound like

2016 re-issue , 180gr , superior audio quality
their second album a broken frame was released in 1982 and shows a growing band in its early stages, a group that is searching for direction and focus

london’s alex warren, aka kiwi presents “throwdown”, a cover version of carmen’s cult and in demand 1986 electro funk hit. it comes in two versions, a 4/4 club mix and at the suggestion of jd twitch, an updated take on a latin freestyle mix. both versions feature full vocals from ciara haidar and have “summer hit” written all over them.

release & versand am 29.08.2016 dl/ms/ is the new project of dan lodig and martin sovinz, who have joined forces for a three-track debut of jacking analogue techno that brings both artists fortes to the table. dan lodig contributes the rhythmics and staggering arpeggios. martin sovinz complements this with the eerie keys and masterful effect use that show off his impressive skills of putting his analogue gear park to work. far from being a one-off project, /dl/ms/ have been working on their music over the past months, and further releases on pomelo, trust, and more are on the horizon.