crossing returns with cracking and dreamy techno from pfirter, avion, doka and stefan rein. the label from avion strikes with its 7th installment releasing a package of 4 new techno slices from different producers showing what crossing stands for. the release starts with ‘sut‘ a track from the argentinian producer pfirter which creates an outer atmosphere with its pad, surrounding percussions and space running frequencies carried by this straight deep bass drum. a beauty. avion doesn’t take any captives and kicks the floor with a never ending trip of industrial percussions, noises, a heavy drum and a groove that will grab and never leave you. an explosive killer. for doka time is running in a different way. his ‘mural‘ comes with a melancholic bassline and rhythmic drum work to bring this imaginery painting from the wall into notes. surreal but true techno. stefan rein is closing the release with a bang. the ‘amorphous material‘ will never get tired and brings with metallic snares, hats and rides a kick’in weapon which includes a synth pad that will give you a smile in every moment you hear it. a clear definition of techno and its madness.

unlucky 013? ha! this one’s a pearler. multi talented producer red rack’em climbs up the fertile n s y d e spirit tree for this glowing summer release in the form of the ‘nothing without you’ ep. a mutation from the same skunky-soul strain of n s y d e 005 by skymark / lady blacktronika. the title cut is a result of a red rack’em tour through the south pacific, connecting with inkswell and fam. what was meant to be a rack’em / inkswell track instead ended up with australian vocalist, now berlin diamond in the rough: misumami liberally sprinkling her magic throughout. with a proposed subject matter based around missing loved ones while apart, misumami weaves an enchanting story of longing, and matters of the heart, through signature sleek, clever, floor ready rack’em production. flip for ‘love beat’ and here we get red rack’em- the funky technician fanboy, dusty fingered native tongue devotee, and closet jazz dancer. the loose, bumping drum programming and sculpted, cubist jazz sampling (inna heavy mandalorian funk fashion) weld this nocturnal seduction dance together. this is a late night groover, an eyes closed on the dance floor vibration. both sides are modern, vital, considered house music, where the problems of the world dissolve in a heads down- vibes up situation. mastered by pole at scapemastering so you know it’s gonna bang...

politics of dancing records first various artists sampler brings together five great producers who always delivers quality house music. lopaskis common grounds is a very classy floor filler, heavy on rhythm and atmospheres with the perfect breakdown. rhythm&soul s late night city is a deep spacy house track with a powerful bassline and heady vocals.reda dare s woman in gold is a great deep house groover with a chunky bassline and sweet tasting stabs. and carlos sanchez & alex kaddours caramba is a late night break beat stomper with a groovy acid bassline and soft atmospheres that will blow dancers mind.

exceptional, cinematic, sub heavy ambient drone / ambient techno ep - highly recommended!

„after impressing with releases like high times and the hustle ep, young berlin talent vincent vedat returns with what might be his best release to date. mixing equal parts sleaze and sensuality, the porn-themed 69 packs in six delicious dalliances into one tidy package. the title track kicks off in heady fashion, heavy on the atmospheric layers, trademark vedat replayed samples and throbbing kick drums. moody porn goes for that heavily swung, wonky / woozy house sound. gmym gets more energetic with infectious percussion, rough tape sounds and soulful vocal cuts. unisex channels classic us garage swing and bump in a wonderfully deep way with gorgeous chords and no need for a bassline. dreamy porn steps things up a notch again with hazy vocal samples, detuned bass warbles and sweet synths. sweet agony pits heavily distorted electric piano chords against a dulcet vocal refrain, a truly beautiful juxtaposition.“

keita sano is back in the house. this time our man in japan comes through with two sample-heavy stompers, fully primed for peak-time at the disco. pow! pow!

italian producer dj octopus steps up for the sixth release on vinyl only imprint shall not fade, with his mechanical, percussion heavy ‘the internet’ ep. marco zanin aka dj octopus first came onto the scene in 2013 with a string of releases on respected imprints such as&#894,, hot haus, chiwax, hardmoon & love notes. since then his sound has evolved and progressed massively, now resulting in a distinctive brand of warm soulful, analogue heavy house music. the four track ep, features club friendly cuts best suited for a dark dancefloor.

adesse versions coming on toy tonics! after some heavy releases on numbers, local talk, make love in public spaces and his own white-label imprint, kevin gorman brings us four new raw, heavydriving, superfunky cut-and-paste- house tracks. killers! adesse versions started as a re-edit project while kevin lived in vietnam. it grew quickly, getting him big fame for being the guy playing just dubplates with unknown crazy music only he had. (check his boiler room). gilles peterson, derrick may and larry heard are fans. adesse versions is all about paying tribute to his musical idols and creating timeless music. through rough sampling and raw emotion and as a dj and collector. he is an artist that has toured the world many times over. exclusive edits are a staple, alongside a wide selection of music that comes from a deep knowledge and love of what he does. to hear this in action, check out the monthly adesse versions show on rinse fm.

believing that anything other than the music doing the talking is detracting from its purity, the elusive awol’s ideology shines through with the delivery of these heavy hitting techno bombs.

reflections is the spectral sound debut of nautiluss, the primary project from torontos graham bertie. his career began, as many do, with practicing mixing records in his bedroom before cutting his teeth in warehouse raves in montreal. after many collaborations and heavy touring early in his career, bertie has chosen to stay in more than go out, leading to a new direction in his music. dont let this lead you to believe hes a slouch in the live department.

relaxer returns with the second installment on their eponymous label. heavy, virulent and filled with longing, relaxer draws us further into the artist’s fascinating & unique world. side a’s “hissing flora” unspools organically over ten minutes, its melodic tendrils wrapping around a corroded vocal atop a heaving low end. on side b, “weekend” drifts through a beatless mist, with flickers of venomous voices and crumpling synths that shine through drawn shades. “climate of fear” snaps the listener out their uneasy rest with stomping percussion, overflowing arpeggiations and keening harmonies.

for their 2nd release, the parisian label have decided to play -rawze- & clubby. then they called around7 for that. the french producer has digged his best rythm voices, bumpin bass lines, heavy beats & some crazy samples to give us his version of funk. and for sure, funk is in da house & that s pure joy to play this record live, for make the dancefloor wet!! anyway, rawze ep is guaranteed fun, approved by ondulé recordings & served only on limited wax… once again all the ingredients for an unlimited pleasure!!!

french artist kool vibe is back on his own paris-based label kv records with a new 4 track ep. true to the mission assigned to the label, this release brings us back to the early 90s through basics sounds and elements which have defined deep house since then : fat syncopated rhythms, heavy and groovy basslines, warm chopped vocals. there is something raw and genuine about this record. basics and back to the reala definitely emphasize the minimal and raw side of deep house. tribute is humbly dedicated to the legendary todd terry, whose ultimate knowledge of the art of sampling contributed to shape house music in the early days. at last, sleazy joint (touch it, suck it) closes the record with a nasty and sexy touch. anyway, the whole ep is meant for the dancefloor and the simple pleasure of partying.

brotherhood sound system records is back with its third 12inch offering and the first in a series of compilations entitled percussive parameters delivering percussion heavy sonics focused directly at the dance floor. the lead track of the ep, callahans kudzu, opens with a chopped, atmospheric vocal layered intelligently over rolling percussion and a hypnotic flute. a pounding 808 kick drum is teased underneath until the track switches into a relentless, chugging club tool. this ones destined to tear up dance floors for a long time

tale of 2 cities (or t.o.2.c for short) is the culmination of what was just a whim of an idea from label owners mike & justin. it s the first of its kind for us & anyone who knows anything about kolour ltd should know that we shall leave no stone un-turned on a release of this magnitude. this 14 track, 3x12 vinyl compilation is a smooth journey throughout the realms of deep house, mid-tempo grooves, funk/soul, with an edit (or two) for good measure. disc 1 features the incomparable talents of jimpster (under his franc spangler alias), admin, ugly drums & lady blacktronika, henry wu, and the hue ft. kissy asplund. disc 2 features the fouk boys, frank booker, vincenzo de bull & halve soul, & inkswel. disc 3 features the talents of eddie c, napoleon, sleazy mcqueen & vinyladdicted, patchworks, and leblanc. 3 x lp in a trifold sleeve & poster.

producer nick hollyster teamed up with robin orlando. several tracks have been worked out and we are proud to present the first two here on resopal. >music box< is a stellar piece of neo acid-techno, catching the relaxed atmosphere of the guys with its lush synth work and a bass-heavy rhythm-chicago tracking. >scenario< is a percussive jam with melodic counterparts while jackin’.

vinyl only - 12inch with deluxe clear pvc vinyl sleeve in neon print short info: bottom heavy techno cuts from bristol.

first appearing on watergate with a phenomenal remix of ruede hagelsteins soul dynamic last year, we are more than overzealous to announce fur coats reappearance with their debut ep interstellar. known for their deep and hypnotic yet fiercely engaging sound of dramatic melodies and formidable low end, the duo paint a vivid display of emotional dance floor scenarios in two exquisitely crafted tracks.interstellar takes off with heavy, pulsating drums and long blasts of sub bass as an enchanting exhibit of melodic wash over open spaces. the flip side sees the two join forces with the sultry voice of delhia de france on ‘desire of mine creating a deeply emotional tune that pulses with climactic fever. returning the favor for last years remix, ruede expertly twists the original desire of mine with his unique brushstroke of sweltering organic percussion and infectious atmospheres ideal for a multitude of events.

channeling the energy echoing off dancefloors along his path, reinier zonneveld has been on a steady slope rolling out dance igniting productions while touring an intricate live set. megacity servant, the artist’s third studio effort, stands as a coherent 16-piece techno outfit tinged with experimental tones while playfully deconstructing classic acid and disco fragments. coming from a classical music background, reiniers style of production ranges from cavernous powertracks to more concise trips subdued with melancholic piano-stemmed soundscapes, rounding up to a signature sound that is evident as it is enveloping. techno mainstay vocalist cari golden makes a notable appearance on things we might have said. having previously teamed up with sonorous names like pan pot, fur coat & coyu, goldens stellar vocals and skillful lyrics shine paired with zonneveld’s production prowess. the production-vox chemistry is instant, as the track mesmerizes from the get go. seizing attention for the full length of the track, the entire arrangement seduces the listener, making for a clamorous earworm. eht unveils a heavy-hitting resolution, as the artist layers on hefty polarizing synths. the cut boasts a powerful arrangement that is unsettling and playful at the same time, diving into dark techno realms. megacity servant makes use of the classic roland sh-101s ability to emit a nearly tridimensional sound ray, unfolding newer details with each listen. the relentless melody, padded with grave synth arrays, establishes a melancholic mood, gradually depicting the auditive struggle of its title-named character.

the greek label analogue returns, this time with the french producer octave aka vlaysin. heavy, raw and acidic techno. the perfect weapon in your vinyl bag.

recovering from the gray decay of the winter here in berlin, we are more than ready to push forward farther into the future. in order to do so the powers at chronicle have aligned a new musical offering to test the palate of those who know, and those who care. we are pleased to present six tracks from the prolific arnaud le texier, who has made waves for years with his children of tomorrow imprint and renowned taste. from cosmic interludes to heavy hitting transcendence, arnaud manages to showcase all sides of his production skills as they translate into a compelling and emotive narrative. among them stands a tribute to one who was lost along the way that we simply do not want to forget. only rarely in this life do we stand witness to gures that make a true impression, an imprint that continues to leave a mark long after the original has passed. max_m was one of these gures, and it is through his music and immensely dignified curatorial prowess that his legacy will live on. arnaud’s poignant tribute stands as a personal note amongst an ep full of forceful techno suitable for deep space exploration

is it heavy industrial machinery or the loud noise of a tropical jungle? do we hear a swarm of exotic insects over our heads or the sound of permanent construction overshadowed by sky-scraping cranes? this is los muchachos, the latest release of sano, from medellin, colombia. a strangely swinging 12inch with 2 heavy stomping downtempo tracks for those who know and those who want to learn - plus a mesmerizing interview – remix produced by toulouse, salon des amateurs resident and member of kreidler. los muchachos is a house music short story – both tropical and industrial – about adolescence in medellin, about kids selling their cd-rs at undocumented raves, about drawing flyers and stealing 16.09.2016 kisses, testing substances and kicking stones, about bedroom production, about dance and more dreams and adventures of los muchachos - the kids

paradise garage anthem “let’s do it” by convertion with remixes by krystal klear to be released on original sam records label. 12” vinyl released on september 9, 2016 let’s do it by convertion was originally released in 1981 on sam records, and featured production by greg carmichael and vocals by leroy burgess. upon release this song immediately went into heavy rotation for larry levan at the paradise garage and for frankie crocker, then the number one rated disco jockey on new york city’s number 1 ranked radio station wbls. over the years it has become a staple of classic disco playlists worldwide. now remixed as a peak hour tune for today’s dancefloor, this 12” release includes two mixes produced by dec lennon p/k/a/ krystal klear. a dublin native and red bull music academy alumni, klear has made a steady rise to become one of the freshest new faces in music that both has the chops to destroy underground dance floors with his deep crate of records or spin out polished productions in the studio with legends like nile rodgers. klear’s musical accolades can be conveyed through his singles “tried for your love” that was championed by bbc r1 dj benji b for 13 weeks in a row, and “addiction” which has helped solidify main stage at top tier events such as sonar, fabric, space ibiza, and the famed panorama bar.

ben sun returns to delusions for his 4th release on the label including three more tracks which show the australian via london on his best form yet. full moon kicks off the tides ep at full throttle with a muscular conga-led disco house roller. slurping 909 hats and the most twisted of synth solos courtesy of regular collaborator fantastic man (and his beloved juno 60) provide the icing on this simple bass-cake which never fails to energize the dancefloor in the most special of ways. star ritual drops next, going heavy on the percussion once again for a minimal stripped back drum tool which packs a mighty punch. dubbed out vocal hits punctuate the beautifully loose groove with subtle hints of afrobeat implied by the bassline making for a warm summer track dripping with tropical vibes. finally we have glass waves bringing the ep to a glorious close, all chiming synths, bouncing moog bass and waves of chords layering on top of a heavy drum track. ben repping an early 90’s blissed out nu groove mood on this one and managing to sound as fresh as ever in the process

• debut album from los angeles-based producer greg saldate • download code included • limited to 300 units worldwide

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!

bt12 welcomes itpdwip to brokntoys. founder of remote influence, a collective and record label pushing 70 s to 00s electronic music. taking an already taken decision takes on what post love would sound like with a doleful, melancholy interpretation of electro. dolphin s cry accommodates skipping, intricate minimal grooves. closing the ep haguenesse wind brings bass heavy, mechanical electro.

repress !! for the sixth release on tardis records, label owners eli verveine and oscar schubaq proudly present two tracks from the personal archives of peter kremeier a.k.a. losoul, a man who has been rocking dancefloors and enchanting listeners with his uniquely abstract and tripped-out take on minimal house for two decades and counting. on the a-side, * soda island* hangs cut-up vocal stabs over the last word in bone-dry, bass-heavy grooves. * sparkling please* on the flip starts out cheerfully but then subtly mutates into spooked insectoid psychedelia anchored by crisp percussion and bass. drop either of these cuts at the right moment and watch the dancers lose their minds! mastered and cut by stefan betke at scape mastering.

from the leath-meister: the limited especial specials continues with 4 remixes of jaakko eino kalevi s dreamzone ep. featuring a heavy weight line up of tom noble, heatsick, peaking lights and vezurro, this is an all-bases-covered masterclass is taking jaakko s pop leanings and giving them some boogie, dub and italo sparkle. hot on the heels of the steaua de mare remixes comes 4 retakes of jaakko eino kalevi s idiosyncratic pop stylings. licensed from weird world records, this sees the multi-instrumentalists original dreamzone ep handed over for readjustment. the up, up boogie vibes of tom nobles calling card create his best remix to take. no fun maybe jaakko s ladies love hymn, but with tom s distinctive never ending bass and hats loops moving hips, a keys solo and vocal interplay ensure sublime perfection. next steven warwick s superb heatsick project implants his twisted casio-rawness in to jaakkos world, marrying memories ghostly vocals into a mix of afro-clipped beats and lo-fi melody that just fits. so happy to finally welcome in friends, family and inspiration, peaking lights in to the family. aaron and indra s uplifting dub love comes alive in this remix, with live bass grooves, vibing keys and jaakko s unique vocal riding-a-riddim all night long. to close up and coming vezurro return to no fun, providing an italo love ode that can only move hearts into a true rimini 84 summer affair. cant you see that i m dancing?

the third cachai ltd comes from the russian heavy weight tripmastaz who almost single-handedly has been making russia decidedly more funky over the last 10 years.

drumcode continues on releasing the most cutting edge and refined techno that the label is so well known for. with releases last year from heavy hitters such as adam beyer, alan fitzpatrick, luigi madonna, jel ford, dubspeeka and mark reeve, drumcode will continue on in 2016 much in the same way - bringing club ready music to the techno community.

jasss debuts on mannequin records for the death of the machines series with a killer 3 track mix of ebm/industrial & wave on this heavy 12inch. perfect for the most abrasive dancefloors. mastered by rude 66. highly recommended!

fortuna co-founder kalbata takes the controls for this new, middle eastern techno banger! al-shark is a banging arab farfisa excursion played frantically on an analog techno rhythm section. it s the first release from the fortuna camp which is not a reissue, but worry not, this could easily be an ancient lebanese proto-house experiment unearthed from a dusty reel.for the b-side kalbata takes things even further with a tribal relick of the original, placing us in a voodoo ceremony where ghosts of sinners come to dance. already on heavy rotation by gilles peterson and acid arab, this anthemic 12- is not to be missed! limited vinyl!

new portland based label, dark leader, emerges with it’s premier release featuring two gritty masterpieces to lose your mind to on the dance floor. “reasons for war,” a heavy techno track by drvg cvltvre, transports you to the iconic volleyball scene from, “top gun,” if it were being played by a group of ruthless terminators. emile strunz’s track, “bubastis,” named after the ancient city of the cat goddess bast, will lure you into a sweaty, egyptian-tinged hypnosis. limited release worldwide, dark leader 001 is housed in full color jackets featuring artwork by koen delaere, designed by eric adrian lee and mastered by timothy stollenwerk.

the irish artist diarmaid o meara, fresh on the release of his ‘in your head’ album, joins the teja collective with an eclectic and pulsating ep ‘take over’. with four tracks of driving techno taking form in the melodic intelligence of ‘dreams’ to the full bass heavy dancefloor shuddering noise of industry, this ep covers some of the best o meara has to offer, on a beautiful marbled green 12.

there is a new label on the horizon and it s first release is all about warm heavy detroit influenced deep techno. another earth combines 2 acts together in a split ep series which compliment each other s sound. the a-side hosts the renowned u.s. based producer, myles serge (ms - re(form)) who, for these 2 tracks, let his machines run crazy beat patterns in a old school detroit techno vibe. the b-side features dutch based duo duijn and douglas (esther duijn and steady douglas). their stripped warm heavy padded deep techno influenced tracks are perfect for creating some heat on the dance floor and the b2, stray, is driven by berenice van leer s lush intense voice.

for it’s 6th release modelmaker welcomes maddermodes who deliver an ep with 4 quality raw and deep techno cuts. this is the first original material from another artist on the label after a series of berkson & what releases and high profile remixers guests such as dana ruh, cesar merveille and franck roger. maddermodes a.k.a. nic ford and andy harper forged their musical relationship in the post-industrial, sound-heavy world of manchester, uk, where their shared vision for their sound is leading them deeper into atmospheric and melodious techno.

katastrofa ep is an ex-yu edits release which transforms forgotten gems from the former yugoslavia. russian valique and serbian veteran selector funky junkie are behind this project. opener katastrofa offers a delicious blend of heavy, synth-laden 80s boogie, punchy afrobeat horns and bold, chant a-long vocals, while the slower, more chugging frka is an adriatic delight all lazy, sun-kissed synths, sugary sweet vocals and sloppy kisses. as for closer yugoslavia, it sounds like a disco-house anthem in waiting, as the duo adds bumpin beats to a rising, horn-heavy chunk of starlight disco

toy tonics going afro house. the mushroom house compilation series part brings 4 unreleased tracks. including two of the most relevant names of the growing scene: auntie flo from uk and mysterious producer hyenah. hyenah is a favourite of the scenes main man black coffee and djs like dixon and the innervisions circle are heavy fans. also on this ep a new track by toy tonics very own zhut & kapote. kids from berlin with a good buzz right now. inside their track afro rico an senegalese child choir meets some zappaesque marimbas going crazy… and as a bonus track you find munks nigerian jam: a nigerian funk band rolling over an heavy disco beat. very deep, but very effective.

release & versand am 29.08.2016 atrophic society regulars echologist and vohkinne are joined by new friends dj spider and material object for the label s first various artists release. kicking things off with his regular sleek touch, echologist delivers our favourite track of his to date in the aptly titled splatter ballistics cop, with trademark large low end and analog squelches aplenty. dj spider follows with a clanking, reverberating behemoth full of dark drones and unsettling background noise entitled necro nebula. material object injects his track wipe out with supercharged urgency, envoking the kind of late night, dark, floor burner we re particularly fond of. finally, vohkinne wraps the ep up with null, heavy and hammering in all the right ways.

driving percussions driven, sub heavy droning, irresistible techno ep

kevin saunderson, a driving force behind detroits rich musical heritage and lauded innovator of techno, returns to his own kms records to deliver another unstoppable club weapon under his e-dancer moniker - one nation. one nation begins its 6 minute journey with signature saunderson percussion and a pounding 4/4 flow that oozes peak-time energy. an eerie and funk tinged synth fills the space with an intoxicating refrain to keep feet stomping, which later trades centre-stage for a heavy and evolving bass line as the track continues on its path of ebbs and flows. this heater aptly demonstrates why kevin saunderson it still one of the hottest names in dance music. as suited for sweaty basements as it is festival main stages, one nation will surely feature in the bags of techno heavyweights for months to come.

what s in the du name? 030303 records asked three of their favourite prod ucers with matching names to du an ep together: ann harbour s d marc cantu and mark du mosh & paul du lac, both from the dutch harbour city rotterdam. the result is dynamite! a1-mine motion- is a monsterous jacker in the rawest form how only mr cantu can du! on the b side mark du mosh takes off with a flight to -bermuda- with a hot & steamy roaring electronic beast sitting on the wing of the plane and causing some heavy turbulence. fortunatly du mosh keeps us flying high with some deep emotional synths. last but not least paul du lac delivers a dark psychedelic techtool called -beta rhythm-. a track that creeps under your skin as a virus, causing some serious haziness from noding your head. be aware that this record will appear on vinyl only!

when pig&dan decided to join forces, they began a truly prolific production schedule establishing their reputation as producers of pulsating electronic music that straddled dark house and high-energy techno, whilst creating their signature style of twisted and experimental breakdowns. since those early days, they have created a repertoire that not many can match and have constantly been releasing their music on the most respected labels and playing at the best events worldwide. pig & dan make their entrance to drumcode with a full force, four track ep. the mexico ep encapsulates pig & dan s well known signature sound with each of the four tracks bringing their own identity to the release. the tracks, laced with driving kick drums, modulated samples and thumping bass lines, come together to create a heavy yet dynamic ep that prove pig&dan are masters of their craft.

nice price deal !!! inclusion records nr.004 comes up with a merciless, uplifting dance floor rocker named vocone by mr. l.exx aurel (u60311 club resident and circle music artist). with its deep baseline, tropical wafting voices and the well thought out arrangement, has this track definitely the power to let the crowd go crazy!
but there is more to it than that: to top it all off, the deep and impulsive remix on b1 delivers no one less than weavemusic artist and the label head of mainrecords / mainakustik himself: matt star.the heavy-handed and euphoric reinterpretation of martin woerner on b2 completes this damn hot trio and turns the whole thing into an essential piece of music that in no way should be missing in your case!

nice price deal !!! what can we say, the master hellfish is back in action. this 2 tracker on born ultraviolent has it all. heavy kickdrums under insane rhythms/ breakbeats, dark melodies all combined with the perfect hellfish flavour. not to be missed, a hit for the dancefloor as well.

this is the first release for brooklyn ny based 369 records. for the first time also the music of bne and diet rx is being shared with the world. bne is a two man group also based out of brooklyn, their deep house vibes are an easy pleaser. diet rx is as you guessed a nyc resident, and supplies the b-side with a funky gear heavy throwback to a ravey, trancey, crunchy time where image was not as important as the experience.

played by gilles peterson on bbc
* i just do what comes , i don’t limit myself when i’m in front of the mpc, just put the power on and fiddle shit with it.*
the words of lyon based artist and new robsoul jazz signing lb aka labat, a producer on the rise and a young man who’s already caught the ear of mcde. with a devotion to jazz and hip-hop it s no surprise that both genres heavily influence his own work, but house music? well, that’s more a means to an end. “first and foremost i love to dj. i’ve discovered how much i love that feeling of sharing my music and whats the point of a live show if it doesn’t make your hips shake? thats why i produce house music.”2014 was the breakthrough year, when his track ‘more kindyness’ was included on the ‘le sampler des copains’ vinyl release on face records. since then his soulful, groove-heavy productions have impressed and lead to the current 2016 pinnacle of ‘disques solaires’, his debut album release on groovedge records. a new chapter now opens with his debut robsoul release. an impressive five track selection that sashays through styles and sound to present a perfect picture of lb aka labat. house, soul and hip-hop feed our soundtrack, powered by a sublime sample selection. swing ghetto vol.1 … enjoy!

beautiful gatefold sleeve with high quality paper and pantone coloured print, printed thick inner sleeves, 2x heavy vinyl the long awaited return of tripswitch (written & produced by: nick brennan) sees this veteran of the chillout scene evolve into a producer of the finest deeply melodic, progressive house music. feeling in need of a fresh challenge and creative new direction after 10 years of establishing himself as one of the worlds premium chillout producers, nick brennan has been focused on exploring and developing a more dancefloor-orientated ethos whilst adding to his ever-growing catalogue of tracks and remixes over the past 4 years. this new album project for 2016 is the culmination of his experiments in steadily upping the tempo of his renowned live performances vagabond is an elegant and refined collection of truly progressive house music, impeccably produced and full of the musicality and emotion that has cemented tripswitchs reputation and high regard within the chillout scene throughout 15 years of releases.