huge record alert! possibly one of the rarest (and funkiest!) jams on the legendary west end label! “touch your life” is an elusive beast, co-produced and mixed by bert reid (crown heights affair, empress) and steeped in low slung, spaced out electronic funk, this 1982 release is surely one of the most sought after in the labels catalog. a slick quiet storm number featuring the ultra smooth, laid back vocals of the millers backed with some serious synthed-out grooves, a real beauty of a track that will appeal to all disco, soul, electro-funk and boogie heads alike. both the vocal mix and the instrumental are featured here just like the original 12&#8243,,, release. this is the very first time this record has ever been re-issued in over 30 years. don’t miss your chance to scoop up a true rarity, used copies of “touch your life” usually sell for above the £100 mark and don’t turn up very often, if at all! this re-issue has been re-mastered from the original tapes and re-pressed with original label artwork in full collaboration with west end records, new york city.

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

people must jam have an undisputed three for three on the score board, and it comes as no surprise that this serious second innings in the floor jammers va series is heading straight for the outfield too ! it s a truly international affair, as chicago disco don rahaan takes the lead with an irresistible uptempo jazz-funk rewire while uk producer andy ash is next up to the plate, rearranging and amping up a teddy p classic on the b, tokyo s beaten space probe takes on millie jackson s incendiary we got to hit it off (as recently hacked up by tom trago) bsp leaves in the best bits here as the powerhouse groove gets a respectful renovation. finally out in the sticks wrap it all up eighties fashion, as a slamming bassline led drum machine jam powers us to fourth base. strictly limited to 300 copies.

hot creations call upon viva boss steve lawler for their next release, rounding 2014 off with a bang - an amazing year for the leading label. with such a widespread knowledge of music and the industry, here lawler gives us a musical education. house record is a dose of old school 80s house injected with a modern twist with city nights following suit on the b-side. there is no doubt both tracks will dominate the dance floor at peak time, capturing each heart with their infectious bouncing bass-lines, pacey percussions and all round feel good energy. this is proving to be a huge release for hot creations and steve, featuring heavily in jamie, richy, lee and steves sets… this is seriously hot!

what better way to follow up andy meechams (chicken lips / emperor machine) huge gino fontaine originals than a duo of remixes from balearic chieftains pete herbert & stratus as one half of reverso 68 alongside phil mison, and in his own right pete has been behind a ton of mesmerising sunrise and sunset workouts, and he’s more than delivered here - crisp and club ready percussion, those stark punk-funkin’ guitars and his trademark synth work all conspire to cook up a storm on the floor martin jenkins and mat anthonys stratus outfit (remember their superb *spring tide ep* on aficionado last year ?) take a pop at the sublime konkondo on the flip and what a masterpiece it is ! a ten minute, utterly absorbing and expertly evolving piece, which flips the darker elements of the original into a mesmerising, cinematic, early 90s style balearic epic.

johannes heil and markus suckut team up for the new cocoon release and what they came up with is simply amazing! a techno monster! the two high profile producers seem to merge various techno influences out of the last 15 years here but they manage it to do this with their very own hand writing. the opening track intuition appears like robert hood and speedy j helped out triggering the right sounds in the studio.

for its 8th release, house republic is introducing british artist rachel lyn rachel has been active on the scene for some time, releasing music on air london, remixing kris wadsworth. she delivers here two original tracks full of esoteric synths and dub atmospheres on the flip side, marco faraone (moon harbour,desolat) reinterpreted rachel music in his own rough and analogue techno way

visonia returns with the anticipated debut album release entitled, impossible romance. commencing with juana de arco, which edges finely the fragile border between expectant angst and hopeful optimism, this opening piece pretty much sets the tone for the album. undulating between the highs and lows of human emotion which beautifully encompasses visonias own conception of art to hold hands and contribute to humanity to give beauty, wisdom, or to simply open the listeners mind in order to reflect and ask questions of ones own self, ones own existence what we have here is at times a poetic soundscape of emotions, feelings, fears and positive expression. the album, in its double vinyl format includes the previously available collaboration with dopplereffekt, namely die reisen, alongside an equally striking collab with new wave/synth pop artist, mad moizel in the form of beat frequencies and late addition to the album – the sleek, driving vision of between lies and real looks

first release of the new label run by dj soch aka marco socci and it starts with a bang! dj soch is one of the resident djs at the serendipity club, after the positive experience of mind your hate records he feels the need to have a platform for his rougher sound. -coney island- honors the true house sound of chicago, but with that modern twist to move any dancefloor. the analog cops rendition takes all the key elements of the orignal and brings everything to another level creating a new wild pitch sound. -funky dry- is the most functional track here. it s a great funky techno tune perfect for the peak time of the night. black angus records is only vinyl don t miss it!

der new yorker rapper diabolic kehrt nach seinem debütalbum aus dem jahr 2010 auf dem immortal technique label viper records mit features von vinnie paz, sean price, celph titled, apathy, r.a. the rugged man und anderen zurück. dj premier, engineer, junior makhno, snowgoons und andere sorgen für die produktion.

kievs yan cook here steps up from sister label ann aimee to big daddy delsin, as the two imprints have been fused into one going forward, with boris tellegen aka deltas carefully designed graphic covers also moving to the main label. earlier in the year, the techno man released morse with the dutch outfit, and has also impressed on labels like on records, planet rhythm and dynamic reflection with his ravey, heavily textured sounds

lower parts is a greek label involved in music, fashion, art and multimedia projects and it has been since 2013. after starting by showcasing lots of local talent, next up on the label is international talent andreas gehm aka elec pt1, who gets remixed by damcase and anoplois. german andreas is an acid and techno innovator who has released on mathematics and chiwax and here comes correct with two great new cuts.

i.vy presents her third release on ther own label, chinese laundry. after the first two volumes, continuing the saga in vinyl on the label, also time she s proposing a release based on the acid sound, in fact, from here come the names of the three tracks of -vol. 3 -, sonically distinct from forms of sound in both the quality of the tone and in the structure, leading to a complete trip right in the underground scene. the a-side exposes two tracks both dictated by a bassline, a sequence of acid accompanied by a drum-machine percussion, the sounds derive from -machines- that have guided the analogue creative artist, exposing grit, intensity and quality defined the synth that has a continuous evolution throughout its duration, with a sound much richer in harmonics. the other side of the coin is the b-side, a product of the collaboration between i.vy & the 90 s peacefrog producer solid state, a true evolution from the first two tracks, while following the lodging acid, the b-side results more aggressive and determined, demonstrating a mindset based on a building techno, with a strong impact on the dancefloor.

after his highly acclaimed sunset in kreuzberg ep, dib001 shifts gears and goes straight into techno mode: constantine is a steady number, its acid bass line slugging around a dark lfo pulse and punching snares. piano chords slow down the pace here and there, adding a dreamy touch to the mood. on remix duties, idriss drafts in gaetano parisio, the godfather of the italian techno scene: his track has a more percussive feel, with a classy swinging rhythm that takes over the original groove.

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

hello. this is pastamusik speaking. for more then 10 years the munich based label issues with constant inconstancy special musical tales from the underground. and since not all stories told and not all songs played and yet not all cows have returned home, we are ready to add another chapter within this tradition. pastamusik proudly presents with “collage” by macchina nera it’s first long player. the talented munich based dj and producer macchina nera already draw some attention with his first release in 2005 (under a different alias). followed by several releases on different labels around the world he finally found a solid home base with pastamusik, that resulted in a number of successful releases. so it was a logic consequence in taking the next step and to compile the highlights from his last two years productions in his first album. munich meets munich. or even better – munich meets the world. then all of the sudden tracks of macchina nera became regulars in the sets of various djs around the globe. and this is where he starts with his first album and tells with his unique symbiotic style of house, disco, techno and funk little musical tales from the cities and it’s clubs, from all night dance, glimmering dancefloors and dark corners, from big love and big dramas…..even if it only lasts for one night. and as versatile and diversified like these nights are the consistently energetic tracks, full of unexpected turns and small details that make it worth to listen a little closer enough said for now, let the music speak for itself. the album will be available in vinyl, cd and digital release, available at real record stores as well as in the digital world of internet. here comes the soundtrack for spring, summer, autumn an of course for winter. timeless! beautiful!. thank you!.kisses! your pastamusik.

that future starts right here with the release of the check point ep and a title track that thunders straight out of the blocks with its steamroller kick drum and mighty bass synth. wade then strips things back, rolling out pulsing bass and percussive vibes on dark shadows before dropping more imperious drum work as he closes the ep with sunday in the sky.

looking back it has been a killer year for dj haus and his pair of labels, unknown to the unknown and hot haus, and it seems like he wont be easing the gears down from unfcknrelenting now december has arrived. the latest hot haus release (the sixth issued since september!) sees a welcome return for whippersnapper producer palace whose vision 12 inch is the third record issued on the uttu offshoot in a year! if you liked previous palace records, you love the three tracks here which are all raw and effective dj tools sprinkled with immediacy, individuality and nagging basslines - *solstice* in particular is a real burner of a track. dont sleep!

dan mela & dodi paleses what ever not reach release number 6 presenting here the super talented marco erroi aka goldfinger (also co-founder of common series). an ep going from the electronic deep influences of the m.t.s to the detroit raw sound of housemate.

for the third in its fifth anniversary release series, stroboscopic artefacts brings together tracks from xhin, tommy four seven, kangding ray and dsrcd. xhins blade moth, previously released digitally by meerestief, finds today new (and remastered) life on sa. it is deep and propulsive, with scattershot percussion reverberating around finely tuned kicks and sci-fi oscillations. the detailed sound design and experimental quirks are typical of the producer, they made for a stunning debut album on sa in 2011, and here elevate the functional 4x4 skeleton into a fantastically ethereal piece of dance music

the german saying *ist der ruf erst ruiniert, lebt man voellig ungeniert.*, meaning once your reputation is ruined, your life gets easy, sums up a lot about furfriend s artistic doing. *freedom of filth* lives tightly along those lines and throws its full force of lushness at you, growing into an empowering industrial monster that makes you want you to rip all clothes off your body. if jfk did it, so can you. if big room sound is too much for you and you miss the simplicity and pervy voice of dingo tush that made the duo famous, you will wanna follow their instructions for self appreciation and have a listen to *touch myself*, a trainlike fuckfest for the dancefloor. make sure to bring some lube! following is a short live recording from the *fuck olympics* ... we are just going to leave this uncommented here.

the first new 12- single from echospace in 2014, engineered and mixed down from 1/4- analog tape and mastered by the talented fellas at alchemy mastering in london. focusing and enriching every finite detail. this ep features 2 new pieces of sonic meditation residing somewhere between space and time, somewhere in the cosmos. with the title track, -under starlit sky-, vaporous atmospheres emerge from the distance, while ghostly apparitions and analog modulations rise to the surface of a truly hypnotizing rhythm, submerging the mind deep into an analog world. with the -live- version a mixture of themes from -fading lights- and -under starlit sky- find an engaging syncopation, resting somewhere in the ether. those who loved echospace s -the coldest season- on modern love will have plenty to adore here. only 1 per customer

continuing a strong line of afro inspired works, men like pedestrian & jasperdrum drop another scintillating technoid excursion on 2nd drop. deeper, moodier with dynamically carved esoteric angles, *origins* moves forward from the superb kalakuta, the afrobeat meets bass music bomb supported by giles peterson, scuba, midland, mr scruff and many more, from last year, to deliver a heads down destroyer. off kilter, wonky and expertly crafted, pedestrian & jasperdrums *origins* is pure class, led by a host of syncopated percussion, haunting flute lines and distorted vocal samples, this is what fela would have sounded like if he had teamed up with carl craig in 2014! on the flip we welcome alix perez, best known for his dnb production but widely talented as shown by his arp101 outings on the likes of eglo. here, alix takes the tools to kalakuta, transforming the originals afrocentricity into a tense, punchy roller, dominated by a bass line which literally jumps in to your ears. toss in a stabby synth line, rifle shot drums and plenty of bass with space, this a beautifully crafted refix.

die skandinavische elektro band röyksopp veröffentlicht am 14.11.2014 ihr fünftes und letztes album *the inevitable end*. *the inevitable end* ist röyksopps bislang persönlichstes album und bereits die zweite veröffentlichung innerhalb von 6 monaten. im mai erschien bereits das von kritikern gefeierte minialbum *do it again* mit der schwedischen sängerin robyn. auf *the inevitable end* sind als gastkünstler jamie irrepressible, ryan james (man without country), die norwegische sängerin susanne sundfør und die schwedin robyn zu hören. das 180 gramm doppel-vinyl erscheint im klappcover, downloadcode für das gesamte album plus 5 bonus-tracks inklusive.

new ninja tune signing storms in with a host of sounds nailed here. following on from his fused excursions on black acre, this wont disappoint either. pressed on heavy 180g vinyl - strong wristed rewinds only! tip!

180 gr vinyl! international feel label boss mark barrott loves obscure library music. an avid collector, he is forever searching it out in far flung parts of the world. here he presents his newest discovery: len leise

three is the number, basement toolz the titel. once again rat life records is taking mickey on a night out to the sewer. here are two tracks made by credit 00 with a borrowed tr 909 drum machine. side a is called korg the groove, as the title already reveals, its inspired by a classic detroit techno cut. can you tell which one it is? on the flip side you will find 909ish, one drum machine and one synthesizer, which is not much but all you need and more, plus there is extra noise on the clap to amplify your face slapping pleasure.

so happy to finally host our favorite german producers on a solo on materialism. piemont are here for a 2 tracker full of groove!

originally a weekly broadcast radio show on the dutch-based xt3 radio, reclaim your city (ryc) gained its reputation as a highly acclaimed podcast series with its headquarters in berlin. since 2012, eighty-eight podcasts have been published from some of the biggest names in contemporary techno, jeroen search, adriana lopez, fabrizio lapiana, exium and jonas kopp to name a few. with such success through its podcast series, ryc has decided to take matters to the next level and establish a label using its powerful concept as a platform.

for its first release ryc has decided to showcase berlin and paris, two cities historically known for placing great significance and expertise on the genre. berlin, consistently home to a resonating techno culture, competes here with paris who has been on the rise from beneath its bourgeois history. for this special first release zadig and antigone have been chosen to represent parisian techno, as blind observatory and subjected will in full support of berlin.

nachdem die nachfrage an den - bisher nur digital veröffentlichten - shaken-up versions so groß war, erscheinen die acht neu aufgearbeiteten the knife-klassiker nun auch als cd und lp am via rabid records. shaken-up versions präsentiert bekannte the knife songs in einem neuen klanglichen gewand. neben without you my life would be boring wurden u.a. auch pass this on oder silent shout neu bearbeitet. außerdem kündigte das legendäre geschwisterpaar ihre allerletzte tour an! auf dieser tour werden die tänzer nicht mehr nur tänzer sein, sie werden singen und instrumente spielen, die bühne wird drei ebenen haben und shannon funchess (light asylum) wird sie auf der ganzen tour begleiten. in diesem sinne: join us in our dance for some last shaking moves!
1 rotes + 1 blaues 180 gramm vinyl im klappcover, inklusive cd und booklet.

anthony collins and francis harris keep up the creative pace of their frank & tony project following the recent sprinkles collaboration, and once again a fine selection of tracks from their lp are on offer for deeper, more leftfield kinds of house record bags.love brut is an uneasy burner that uses a minimal amount of elements to create intensity, proving that simplicity is very often the key. the dub mix of resistance is exclusive to the vinyl, and it too keeps a stripped attitude in place with its plain and simple drums peppered with poised melodic content. villa seurat has a fuller range of percussion at work but there are no more fireworks to be found here than there are elsewhere on the ep, appealing to a more subtle kind of taste

kool vibes music today reflects the best of the 90s house music sounds that he manages to capture so well. after releasing on my love is underground & traxx underground in 2011 and 2012, the french producer launched his very own label kv records in 2013. here he comes back with a new solo project on his own label : the black & white project (pt.1 & pt.2) both records will be sold separately after an interval of one month. these two eps invite you to a musical journey through 8 tracks which definitely prove mr. vibes unconditional love for house music. every track is a dedication to the essential vibes of the 90s and a joyful reminder of those original days when house music was in the making.

89:ghost s head gonk nail gets a call from positive divide about remixing a track the latter did with legendary house vocalist robert owens. after short negotiations an agreement is made, braised tofu is delivered to a secret address and soon after 2 mixes appear in pd s inbox. included here are both nail s efforts, plus a remix by pd him/themselves. previously available only as a download, 89:ghost now supplies the physical. 300 copies in red vinyl only, no-re-press or digital.

our label residents tigerskin and till von sein are back with their annual attack on your dance floor. as you know from their previous releases we can expect raw and uncompromised house music here.

soulphiction delivers again a stunning new 12inch coming up here on philpot. this one follows up to the brilliant live jamz 1 (php068) deepest house music with all that great soulphiction trademark sonics. enjoy. thanks for purchasing a real copy!
pressing on transparent pink vinyl.

reminiscent of a time where we were releasing 4-tracks sampler every month (remember the secret gems from the vault) it is naturally that we thought about a various artists sampler in order to introduce the new wild bunch. julian m, is french and is taking over right now, releasing here his first track on briquerouge, but the man is no beginner, having released on catwash, homecoming, denote, to name but a few and of course recently on our own rz muzik, his music is deep, acid, techy and ready to please any crowd, ange siddhar is working for laboratory records and works with legendary artists such as ron carroll, paul johnson or chris count and now teams up with illan nicciani on several house project, they have a strong vinyl lovers community following their releases and just joined the label with the show

limited to 320 numbered copies.
if *the wanderer* was the record that brought romanthonys obscure blackmale label to a wider dj audience, *testify* was the release that cemented its reputation as one of the labels to check for in the us import section. here are brandnew remixes: jimmy edgar, in true blackmale style, takes romans original chops it in his sampler and lays the results over a thundering distortion tinged beat. it is proper raw jacking business, perfect for small dark rooms with a few hundred sweaty bodies. waifs & strays deliver a brilliant modern update complete with an air-punching sax solo (something that was definitely one of the nails in the deep house coffin the first time round and the kind of thing that could get you shot if you used in the 00s). illyus & barrientos deliver what is arguably their strongest remix to date dropping snips of the original over a quite brilliant bassline groove. ed one & boddenalso opt for some bassline action but add in classic organ stabs and todd edwards style vocal chops to their big-ass bass wobbler. lastly, we have the previously unreleased cd#9 vocal version which as usual, features one of romans deeper, more organic mixes.

the italian duo -the analogue cops- under their aliases ocp and voiski joins the family of the monkey bar. here with two very special tracks and in the first vinyl of a tribute series called moog series in honor to the legendary club from barcelona.

our mission is to move people and our satisfaction comes from enjoying ourselves through music. without music we would not be here is the mission statement of brand new barcelona-based record label yakazi records. through the label, they intend to draw from the expressive universe that flows through various melodic and rhythmic scenarios, in which good taste prevails over fads and trends.

bryan black is back on clr with a new black asteroid ep, this time in close collaboration with vocalist wesley eisold of the band cold cave on the featured songs entitled black moon and here comes fear.

jana kirschner - a child of the bear and blueberry soaked forests of the geographical centre of europe, the land locked land now known as slovakia, mushrooms, berries, and nuts were her toys, the folk songs of slovaks, roma, and the magyar, her education….. winning spandex clad dance comps at 8 years old down the local dom kulture - culture house - disturbingly garish singing competitions by 12, and early forays into songwriting via misguided western wannabe production…. the surest route to 90s era slovakian stardom. jana has changed course so abruptly so frequently in her now eight album career no one dare guess her next move, yet with muzika she has landed, and announced, here is music, a celebration, no rules, pompous, bombastic, day-glo nonsense, it could only come from central europe.

just over a year ago hot creations sub-label hottrax released the massive puke it up from waff. making their debut on the label, mannheim natives bunte bummler follow up with a monster of a release, the purple talk ep. here they deliver three tech-house bombs directed straight at the peak time dancefloor. solid basslines, vocal snippets, sonic layers followed by hypnotic yet trippy fx, infectious melodies and ounces of energy make this an essential release for any record bag.purple talk is being heavily championed by jamie jones, richy ahmed, lee foss & patrick topping.

following on from her highly acclaimed ett lp on editions mego klara lewis presents 4 new works which further her signature explorations of field recordings, electronics, rhythm, sound and atmosphere. here lewis exemplifies her uncanny ability to harness the world outside in order to reconstruct and re-present this as amorphous musical matter. these 4 new tracks exude a certain ambiguity where standard signposts such as rhythm, ambience, texture, light and dark remain as elusive as they are present. whilst bypassing passive or photographic representation of the source material these works withhold a strong emotional quality resulting in a confident and at times brutal musical manifestation. as suggested by the title, msuic resides in a zone at once familiar and slightly off kilter, a world of lewis devising in which the listener is warmly encouraged to enter and explore. msuic is another superb collection of music as fantastic matter.

strait ii dat aka ronald burrell (of burrell brothers fame) dropped this scorching 4 track ep of garage house pressure way back in 1993 and here in 2014, it sounds as fresh as ever.

ruhig (audiolouis from natch records) debuts on midgar with a deeply atmospheric ep. crumbled beats, gloomy synths and meticulously crafted basslines are the order of the day here, resulting in some incredible introspective techno! the midgar imprint continues to explore the themes found in its first release whilst evolving to embrace a warmer, heated sound.

echno upstarts south london analogue material return with their second release. this time label head ansome takes the reigns over four tracks of blistering industrial techno. redlining kick drums and ferocious percussion are pick of the day here. also includes two fantastic remixes from clouds and joefarr. hand screened sleeves and limited to 250 copies!

• pennyroyal, dont and antsinplot star player arrives with a superb package on his own new label
• the * m* in * mmm*? ? ?
golden boy boner m... picked up by both dont and more to the point, untolds trendy and gnarly pennyroyal imprint, launches his own label with all-around edit oriented cuts from the archives varying from harshness to softness.
bang on the money as always and very limited copies here - you know what to do…

we were long craving a little female touch here at off headquarters and we have luckily found exactly the right dose of girl-powered funk to amaze our fans all over the globe. me & her are two musical soul-sisters bridging different cultures and talents.

2015 repress! nima gorjis new vinyl-only club-tools label launches here. the somewhere in-between ep showcases his trademark hypnotic techy grooves across two club-designed-and-tested sonic chuggers. more will follow on a regular basis both from gorji and other trusted contributors.