mit dem album aoxomoxoa sind viele premieren der band verbunden. es war das erste album, das sie ausschließlich in tonstudios in nähe ihrer heimatstadt san francisco aufnahm, im pacific recording studio bei san mateo und im pacific high recording studio direkt in san francisco. es ist das erste album, bei dem tom constanten als festes bandmitglied mitspielte. robert hunter arbeitete nur als offizieller songwriter für die band und mit garcia bis zu dessen tod zusammen. zum ersten mal wurde ein schwerpunkt bei akustischen songs wie mountains of the moon und duprees diamond blues gelegt. somit musste lesh zum ersten mal einen akustischen bass spielen, was er mit dem spielen einer violine verglich, da dieser keine bünde für die finger hat.

>love has made me stronger< ist eine fantastische neuendeckung eines albums aus dem jahr 1976! die sängerin und harfenistin carol kleyn spielte in den 70er jahren mit größen wie john lennon, robert plant, phil spector graham nash, anne murray oder gregg allman. ihr album ist eine tolle evokation von west coast folk-rock sounds der 70er jahre, carols stimme erinnert an joni mitchell und essra mohawk.

following their brilliant 2011 turbo debut lp, the former architects continue to bring high-minded concepts to low-ended club tracks with their latest release, call2call.

forth in the hot waves compilation series kicks off the new year in style with this eight track vinyl double pack with some hot, hot licks! the hot creations offshoot has gone from strength to strength and this hot waves volume does little to disappoint.

format b are back in single business! after their successful high-sea album, the two allow themself a short holiday in the romantic sample land, boiling a hissing, primeval soup called drawn to a ravers potion with which obelix would have smashed up the romans for the next 2000 years to come. as solid as the a1 bomb, the b-side continues. spinning formatesque towards sonic speed, the title rise lives up to its honour while dusk finally underlines the obvious request of this 10th formatik chief-release fatness galore!

high quality slipmat (one pieces)

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for its 3 years of amazing records part.1 vinyl release, the minicoolboyz label gathers a top quality, high-flying group of world famous producers.

another intelligence is a label with new tools for creative djs and techno artists. right now we have here four tracks of complete trip along the visions by visitors of another worlds with a different intelligence. good for the high class dancefloors and the best thinking minds. dynamics, solids and differents.the techno of the future is in our living present.just, obtain your own conclusions. tadeo is one of the best spanish artist, he is in continuous change, researching new kinds of expression of music and other forms of plastics art.

vinyl only! three protagonists of the best italian dark techno scene: fabrizo lapiana (labels owner) made the original track. dark atmospheres, devastating rhythm combined with anxious sounds, very high quality of functional techno. giorgio gigli (electric deluxe, zooloft, m_rec ltd) creates a hypnotic version and incisive as only he can do. ness (dynamic reflection, m_rec ltd, informa records ) has in his remixes, his best quality: visionary atmospheres, spatial and mental.a vinyl that will surely become a masterpiece!

neroli is kicking again with a new hot release. future vision & prescription artist trinidadian deep with high quality deep house

limited to 200 copies! vinyl only! not so secret diary founded by laurine frost in 2012. the label is based on works of high qualified international underground musicians and it works like a personal diary. all of these releases will try to express the special relationship, to describe the personal connection and the common influences between the labels owner and the artist in a kind of historical way.

ear spankers are michael kohlbecker and ben dewald. kohlbecker is a well known significant producer in the scene of mainhattan frankfurt since the 90s. ich will is an high recognizable minimal industrial flavoured bassgroove ass-shaker what will set a peak point in many dj sets this winter. in early 2013 is an huge remix package comin from audiophile heroes like swayzak and robert babicz to name a few

the first new studio recording by zz top in nine years, produced by rick rubin and billy f. gibbons. double 12 inch in gatefold sleeve, 45rpm pressing on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl, mp3 download code included.

label boss idriss d makes his comeback on memento with sunset in kreuzberg, a vicious and sexy track that captures the magic and the passion of his dj sets and the energy he shares with his faithful crowds all over the world. after releasing cross my mind to enthusiastic reviews - it was charted

nice price deal !!! as roche, bay area balearic boy ben winans designs long nostalgic nights with no sign of morning. on >a night at the haç<, his keys converse the epic dialogue of classic house thematics: high notes begging romantic love, low notes daring physical freedom. acid alien gears turn >insider outsider< into pivotless progression, straight ahead until the record breaks. side b sees >cg vision< through a fish-eye lens, all underwater bubbles n submarine wubbles as the synthy sea swells. finally, it is hi-hats off to the fx channel in >psycho zombie dreams<, a tunnel trauma of modulated raunch—seductive, intoxicating and mind-munching. haç is boss, now do the work.

double 12 inch, one black & one white vinyl + download card.
>stereotype< the second single from bristol industrial dub pioneer mark stewarts recent album the politics of envy gets reworked by a host of guest producers. hyper dub duo hype williams unravel stereotype into a fiercely breath taking dub-spectacle, unfolding three-quarters of the way through into a sky-bound grand finale. fred venturas italoconnection remix radiates with a cosmic-coated, sugary burst of popular 80s synth and as expected plenty of italo spark & flair. daniel b of front 242 pulls the originals fuse, and rewires it into what you would kinda imagine a 31st century electronica frankenstein would sound like. renowned techno figure perc gets angst and intense with a heavy, mechanical but beautifully crafted remix destined for the most no-nonsense of floors. chicago native chrissy murderbot channels the same high impact baltimore sound that you will find in machinedrum and schlachthofbronx productions, carrying us out guns blazing with ballistic footwork drum beat firing. finally, mark stewarts dub version of the song and a taster from his upcoming >exorcism of envy< lp to be released later in the autumn.

the bible machen typisch britische popmusik, die es spielend mit angesagten acts wie coldplay oder travis aufnehmen kann. ende der achtziger waren the bible so was wie the next big thing und verschwanden dann merkwürdigerweise völlig in der versenkung.
neu gemastert und auf 180 gramm doppel-vinyl gepresst, inklusive 5 bonus-tracks.

already a regular fixture on figure, swedish talent mikael jonasson returns for his third outing on the label with two cutting-edge techno experiments. incredibly crisp and clear, already primed for the worlds finest bigsystems, cravings encapsulates everything that a modern paranoid techno jam should be. surging textures, static-madness and a whole lot of detail wrapped up in a rolling, funky workout. jonasson is well known for his attention to detail and freaky, alien sound effects, and cravings only solidifies his talents there. the fizzing, low slung thump of swings still twists and shimmers in the high frequencies, full of details, but the deeper earthy kick and bass barrage take this one into more serious, heads-down zones. a real slammer for moments when you know youve captured your followers completely

loud sound on this plate ! audioflow, from paris, brings a very dancefloor electro techno sound. full of details and speces frequencies... exploring new way to create the groove and bringing some more crazyness on the dancefloor after each cut. a must have.

ftw recordingz proudly presents the first solo release of elia vens!
with making his solo debut on ftw recordingz, elia vens only reveals a small fragment of his musical diversity. on side a, he really pulls out all stops with the track >jamon<. the distinctive baseline and the pumping kicks on this track will definitely light the fire for an inferno on the dance floor. high spirits guaranteed!
in contrast, the flying flute edit doesnt come like a bull at a gate and initially appears slightly atmospheric and subtle. the deep toms and analogous drums still care for a drifty groove and colour the track in a fragile paint of house. emotions culminate in the hypnotic flute playing right in the middle of the track which hijacks you to a journey of elia vens. enjoy your flight!

the a side arbitrary stakes out its intentions early with a solid groove and dubbed out stabs. a little vocal in the main breakdown increases the tension before it all kicks back in with a reassuring thud. on the flip galaxy high is equally deep but opts for some juno chords and soaring strings to bring it life. finally on lgb some 80s soul samples are worked in to a slightly tougher electronic jam.

uffe delivers a 5 track ep including two remixes that set the standard for a promising career. his debut ep on pets recordings 2012 created quite a bit of hype and the track when the sun rose appeared in various high profile dj charts...

repitch returns with a strong 3-tracker ep from the high-acclaimed british duo and, enhanced by a remix that comes from semantica s boss svreca. the release starts with a catchy techno track that got its strength in an endearing melody and a reassuring breath-alike sound that bring us positive vibes. in the a2, svreca puts the a1 track into a black tunnel. claustrophobic atmospheres, blind and disorienting sounds with a circular attitude that you ll not see the end. on the flip, the b1 would be the pick for those who want to destroy a dancefloor. straight and distorted beats are followed by sinister whistles, pressing and complex hi-hats layers culminating in a punishing melody.

originally released in 1980 on ks 1004, now back on high quality 180g vinyl.

what more appropriate artist could possibly be featured on the inaugural release from hakt recordings the new label from dance music fixture justin miller, formerly of dfa records than dj and producer walter jones? over the course of a career that began in the late 80s, joness impeccable sense of sound has led him to produce some of dance musics high water marks of the last decade while his unflagging standards of quality control have made his own catalog a restrained display of taste and tale

fantastic reissue of two highly sought-after disco gems from canadian indie label attic. first up is sparkles awesome and very rare piece of jazzy disco-funk >disco madness< from 1979. a soaring high-voltage killer of a tune, it sports a pacy bassline supported by high-quality breaks and über-funky guitar riffs. flip over for the great que tal america!< from two man sound who despite hailing from belgium managed to create this monster latino classic. seamlessly fusing samba, jazz, bossanova and disco, this record was a huge underground anthem in new york back in the 70s. with its immensely funky salsa grooves and fabulous rhythm combo, you can understand why this track has been sampled to death. unmissable disco at its finest - sheer class!

definition of d is a little tribute to detroit, the city that influenced and later embraced my music in the mid/late 90s. this ep is an attemt to make music that is closer to the sound that i started out making but still different from the old detroit releases. high tech soul and is hopefully the key here. available on vinyl

kuhns sophomore effort for civil music, kings ep is a collection of four diverse uptempo club tracks with an eclectic sampling palette and footwork-inspired rhythmic complexities.
includes full high quality download of all tracks with additional remixes.

includes full high quality download of all tracks with additional remixes.

high quality reissue of alice coopers 1971 classic >killer<. cut from the original analog master tapes, packaging replicated to the finest detail, pressed with more care than ever on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl.

israel vines + silent servant = high quality techno

limited collectors edition. half speed remastered for optimum audiophile reproduction, pressed on virgin 180 gram heavyweight vinyl. includes a 12 page booklet and high quality 30cm art print.

pressing on high quality 180 gram vinyl, cd-copy of the full album included.

illuminating late night in pure electronic genius is this brilliant portfolio of ocean deep productions. leading off, drivetrains (detroit, usa) >together< rocks the floor from the first dropped beat. but the real surprise is the evolving melodies submerged in infectious groove. rubba js (brussels, bel) soiree debut >reflection< details a meticulous syncopation dancing through relentless rhythm. absent for over a decade, country gents (london, uk) return to soiree with >need me<. club-tested, the booming bass and powerful vocal provide a wicked sonic high. professor inc (paris, fra) brings another earth quaking, body-shaker. >luvin< fuses clever chord progressions, subsonic riffs and the tweaked-out vocals of kris magnetik. aqua marine – redefining the fathomless depth of the underground.

presenting roberto ausers new independent label, future exotica is a very original and excellent sounding take on the westcoast cocadisco sound. a real roberto auser signature sound in a high quality. with previous releases on viewlexx, bearfunk and others, this one appears limited to 300 and comes in a carefully designed, beautifully silkscreened and hand numbered artwork by the man himself. in all, a product of pure passion! (first 50 get free poster!) check out the sickest blend of dark tribal exotica and monkey voodoo around...

one of figures most prolific artists, a.mochi offers up his first ever ep for figure spc, with 2 especially subterranean and highly charged tracks. mochi, who last year released his outstanding >primordial soup< lp on figure, continues to tread the line between functional club techno, and post-apocalyptic mechanical soundtracks. the well-defined a side burner, >riff< charges along with textured, woody percussion at its heart, and mochis trademark white noise ensemble pushing the high frequencies. a reduced, classically minimalist work, the track relies on just a handful of elements to induce a real fever on the dancefloor. following closely in its footsteps is >sunset<, a deeper cut with hi-tech atmospheres and intricate percussion at its core. metallic synths surge under mochis wall of bass, and the straight-ahead ebb of the sharp hats and claps edge this monster into even darker zones.

despite the advent and cari lekebusch being two of the most enduring names in techno, the release of sonic intervention is the most high profile product to date of a working relationship that has that has spanned almost the entire history of techno. something of a landmark for all concerned, not only is it the first full-length album from the advent since 2005 s t.r.i.n.i.t.y long player for berlin s tresor records but for h-productions and its founder, the project is the highlight thus far of the labels resurgent release schedule. as lekebusch commented, to have known and respected cisco and his music or so long it was of course a great moment to get to release this album. the blend of old and new styles with high caliber the advent production has created a strong album with depth and variety that i think new and old fans alike will really enjoy .

londons dogmatik label goes from strength to strength and after the success of the dusky – flojam ep, they deliver yet again with peace divisions mighty blacklight sleeze. opening with the dirty and sexy remix by dyed soundorom this one show to be for the true house playas who want their tracks bassline driven, sexy and full of tension high. on the flip we got man of the moment gerd spicing things up and preparing his acid sleaze mix ready for the sleaziest darkrooms. his tough sleaze mix is going straight for the main floor with a heavy pulsating bass setting the tone with hypnotic vocals on top in a classic and timeless chicago house way. a solid 12 inch release.

tune in: dana ruh brings brouqade back from summer holidays. an ep completely rounded, mesmerizing from first to last. sula wakes with vivid snares. precisely produced, finely tuned arrangements and driven by a straight beat and pulsating bass line, the track develops with its deep clubsound to a veritable groover.cautious in the beginning nebouxii gains its selfesteem, builds up subtly, pushes and drives forward and spreads its hypnotic appeal. the mood is constantly high and takes its time to fully develop. sulidae brings you back from the previous hypnosis and gives you insight in a different world: charming vocals glide on a steady synth line, when all around a poetic magic is revealed and some ingenious elements are pulled out of the hat.

(gatekeep rmx) the artist responsible for several great eps on hot flush, applepips, deca rythm & if symptoms persist is an obvious fit for inhale with his genre spanning style and high production value!

niko was born and raised in seattle, washington. half japanese, spanish, norwiegen, german and philipino, her parent’s record collection was as rich as their heritage and from a very young age she was obsessed with music, spending hours at the piano every day, singing in a gospel choir and staging musical theatre perfomances in her backyard. by the age of 16 she was singing at prestigious jazz festivals across america with her prize-winning high school band.

mike parker is back with 3 massive abstract acidic tracks on geophone. the a side opens up with mikes autumn remix of >give yourself up 2 techno< by apple juice featuring sean place. the buzzing high-pass filter pattern will shred speakers and precisely cut through any mix. the b side features two more originals by the label boss that explore oscillating low end frequencies and atonality as only mike can. pure techno, analogue style and created 100% live.

rising electronic producer mario basanov releases his highly sought after debut album with long time label partners needwant records this autumn. available as an limited double vinyl pack with specially created gate fold artwork including exclusive vinyl versions. also included is the full album as bonus cd insert.

this is n eight track release series built of four remixes and its previously released originals now in form of a re-issue to complete the series. successful tracks like lufts >in high spirits< or even more secret gems like livu grozas no love are brought back on stage by being amazingly remixed by other raoul artists or friends of the label. the first edition features remixes and originals from: luft, crowdpleaser, liviu groza, digitaline, emilie nana and dollar mambo. the vinyl edition includes only the new remixes.

strut proudly presents the first definitive retrospective of one of the most influential labels and producers of chicago house music, cajmere and the seminal cajual records imprint, celebrating a huge 20 years of hard jacking classics and seminal us garage.

fire at work are the most popular in many productions idm and have assets (including collaborations with venetian snare, d arcangelo and somatic responses).detest, although very young, has a high musical maturity, and has already printed on many top labels hardcore-techno underground (deathchant, rebelscum, face off, strike, etc

captain filippo naughty moscatello cruising again. close to his recent success with verde, the ambassador of italian house delivers a high-grade next release on save the black beauty in collaboration with moodmusic records. >blu< is the second part of a life cycle trilogy. no other than steve bug and daniel dexter give their signature on this with a massive combo remix. quality house, limited to 299 copies, 180 gr heavy vinyl execution, transparent blue. infinity. max 1 copy per customer / max 1 platte pro kunde

well known for his minimalistic choice of ingredients christoper rau somehow frees himself of any straight format. songs full of sweetness, a glimpse of soul here, a detroit electro influence there, broken beats, breaks that are no breaks, sexyness and funk and fun.