following last month’s uncompromising ‘yearn’ ep from j.tijn, pennyroyal continues to invest in techno’s kicks of tomorrow by welcoming myler into our family circle. with releases on fifth wall and apothecary compositions already under his belt, myler powers forward with three hits of medicinal grade club fuel. the saturated drum bump of lead track ‘gorilla biscuits’ dunks hard with its rolling groove and percussive hook, playing out with the bounce of 90’s strictly rhythm counterpointed by fierce snarls and switch up’s that evoke 90s’ reinforced. the shortbread edit is for the happy faced warehouse crew, pushing the same driving groove through some toughening acid treatments. ‘carol vorderman’ is the most abrasive of the pack spitting out stressed kicks and crumbling stabs for the won’t leave the venue crew.

so far in its fledgling career, the ultra knites label has been populated by collaborations of the same name from the two founders sem marini and mike sharon. this third release sees the pair showcase their talents as solo artists with the first in a series of knite grooves releases, with sharon calling shotgun and manning proceedings on the a side. with a lilting female vocal hook, soft pads and jazzy rhodes touches, -people- is a classicist take on ny house that features some weighty kick drums, whilst -field of dreams- opts for a approach that s more indebted to the likes of mr fingers. marini delivers a peak time bumper in the shape of -voltage- which contrasts nicely with the deep rolling business of final track -music takes me-.

the heavy thinker ep finds the legend that is dj skull back on sect to regale our ears and limbs with further precious techno and house gems! *bazzar* hits the spot with beautifully harmonious synths and a techno funk guitar lick that will keep you dancing forever. *heavy thinker* is a delirious peak time dance floor killer, working organic drum programming against techno siren and ominous kalimba hook. *power* is all about the old school detroit strings and tones, setting a steady pace to keep the momentum going into the small hours. finally, *rise* has those unmistakable chicago house values emerging once more, as keys and strings lift the spirits to elevate mind and body.

welcoming trikk to truesoul, he brings the quality we have come to expect from both label and artist. kicking off with houx 93 uses a dubbed out, sleazy bass line and a killer vocal hook to full effect in this tough, house killer. harvey mckays remix makes use of the vocal and adds some naughty percussion to create an uncompromising groove.

after a hiatus from the releasing scene, highlive is back with a dark and clubby new three track emission, you ep. the compelling title track, a lightly tribalsitic and clear structured sound conception, calls you to the dance floor. a fantastic call out hook when it clocks midnight.

the nixwax white label series continues our commitment to global warming by releasing limited slices of petrochemicals imprinted with noise. the a-side takes no nonsense and gets straight down to business with a catchy vocal hook and a powerful bassline that demonstrates nisse nilsons ability to fill a dancefloor and keep the punters hungry. on the flip-side, ojsmooth filters the elements of the track to their most arresting while keeping the warmth of the bassline front and centre. classic ojsmooth: all juice, no bits.

one limited vinyl press, 180g heavyweight vinyl...
box aus holz, over the course of a handful of very special releases quietly worked their way into the dancers hearts and the djs charts. a steady supply of loose, hook heavy and beautifully crafted sample jams have really set the label apart weare very happy to see them return, with this, their eighth release. another various artists selection, ranging from typically irresistible sample-house (from wunderkind glenn astro & joschka seibt & dj mettigel) to smoked out, neck snappin mpc workouts, via deftly crafted madlib flavours

2014 repress
box aus holz and their in-house star max graef have, over the course of six very special releases quietly worked their way into the dancers hearts and the djs charts. a steady supply of loose, hook heavy and beautifully crafted sample jams have really set the label apart we’re very happy to have them join us, with this, their seventh release. another various artists selection, ranging from typically irresistible graef workouts to roughed up sample house, via deftly crafted head-nodders and crisp electro. 100% quality cuts all the way.

amsterdam native mr mendel is one those cats you will find digging in the deepest vinyl crates but also one to hook up seriously tight edits. on his debut for basic fingers he has played around with gil scott-herons live version of *the bottle* as well as felas *roforofo fight*. with some smart tweaks and additional production mr mendel delivered a fantastic ep of soulful black dance music. just put it on and dance away :)

this is the year of peder mannerfelts rebirth. after seven years he has laid the subliminal kid to rest. with this new 12 inch, the chains have been locked in and the road map has been obliterated. ep1 is focused like a laser etching out intricate patterns in massive, humming machines. mannerfelts ideas have been reduced to a razors edge and he balances these freeform compositions like a master.
this ep could be seen as a prelude to peder mannerfelts debut album under his own name that will be released by digitalis industries in february and at the same time is the first part in a ongoing series of self released records by mannerfelt.

the name sabota comes from the infamous area in nelson bc, where kids congregate late at night to smoke weed, hook up and watch the sun come up. both max ulis and robbie slade (of humans) both have (if somewhat indirect) roots in the area, making it a fitting concept for their collaboration. with the release of next time on discobelle, sabota immediately caught the attention of journalists and fans alike, and before any kind of formal release they have played sxsw, sled island in calgary, vancouver international jazz festival with nosaj thing, and symbiosis gathering. the two full-time music collaborators have been making ethereal goodness.

pascal blanché, wojtek kutschke and vocalist lukas polocze – better known as chasing kurt –originally released this track on their album of the same name. now * from the inside* has been given the remix treatment by some of worlds most respected house producers. first up is legendary german artist henrik schwarz, who has a knack for making every one of his productions as exciting as the next. his rendition of * from the inside* is no anomaly as he demonstrates his sublime approach to music making by using analogue bass stabs and violin bowing before floating atmospheric synths emerge to take centre stage. konstantin sibolds mix is a completely different beast altogether, using denser kick drums and haunting claps as the bed for reverberating vocals and a bouncy hook

soweso starts 2014 of with tom ruijgs dirtywrinklejerker ep.toms debut on soweso is a timeless ep that rides the fine line between techno and house in a unique way and showcases his talent for making tracks that stand out in every set. the title track also comes with an amazing techno infused remix by label friend daniel stefanik, he takes the hook from the original and brings it to new heights. the ep will be vinyl exclusive for the first month!

russian producer neotnas deliveres >slow & steady<, his first ep on soundtravels (st006). we have already introduced him on our first various artist ep >point of view part 1< (st005). typical for his sound is that warm, organic feel all over his house and dubtechno productions. very often accompanied by female vocals and its almost like you hear somebody play a live instrument if you listen carefully. the ep kicks off with the massive floorfiller >trunk party<. an energetic, solid built up track with that bassline killer hook. >user mood< has that typical basic channel touch. dubby techno guided by a floating bassline and little pleasant delays. we are slowly moving forward with evolving sticky, dubby beats in the title track >slow & steady<. this one will warm up every dancefloor, but is also very welcome in the afterhours. the last addition to this ep is >hold<, a warm deephouse track with moody, hopeful and sensitive sounds which reflect beautiful emotions. timeless material again which covers you up like a warm blanket. enjoy!

shaded music is a fresh techno label, which has emerged from vilnius underground scene and is allied with heavyweight promoters techstylism.
an award-winning lithuanian dj, pagalve shows up for the first vinyl record of shaded music. with more than 15 years behind as a dj, pagalve started to produce his own music back in 2002. his release *frozen tears* has got best traditions of groovy and dancefloor friendly techno tracks, highly influenced by evolution of modern dub techno sound. after admiring the original track of the record - *frozen tears, vidab and falkplatz label boss oliver deutschmann joined the forces with two fantastic remixes. raw basslines, firing percussion and the madness of dubby chords - that s a trademark of this record. it will hook you on right away!

it can be hard to pin down the elements that make up a citys signature sound, but when you hear it, you know it. and winston hazels new track, *break up*, is 100 per cent sheffield, from the boom and buzz of its bassline to the bitter-sweet choral hook that pierces it through the heart. not that this is a surprise.

maya jane coles, londons queen of the underground, turns in two stellar versions that take the vocal hook and attitude of the original and rework them into hypnotic deep house anthems.

absent from the shelves of record shops for some four years, the detroit wax label operated by eddie fowlkes resurfaced in style with last years unsung hero ep. thats what makes a track represents the seventh detroit wax transmission from fowlkes and sees the producer offer up a double does of his own distinct technosoul sound. lead track *thats what i think about* starts with a deep beat and then expands neatly, adding further rhythmic detail and a killer vocal hook: this is what makes a song cool, special. complementing this, *computer* has fowlkes on hypnotic form, mixing deep beats with cosmic sounds which are again elelvated by his usage of vocals...

a white label release limited to 300 units worldwide, pictures music and ghostly international present three remixes of dauwds *heat division*. featuring re-interpretations from dfas tim goldsworthy, ostguts nick höppner and dauwd himself, this release sheds new light on dauwds sophomore ep. goldsworthys experience producing the likes of unkle and the rapture is put to work on his remix of *heat divsion* adding a mercurial vocal hook and a unique ending to the track, while höppners work roots *and* firmly in the ubiquitous sound of berlin. dauwd rounds off the line-up with a different take on *silverse*, offering a version aimed squarely at the dancefloor.

pipped is a brand new label from appleblim set up to explore new avenues and directions & get some exciting sounds out there quicker. coming on special one-sided handstamped vinyl, we are very proud to present the first release, a stonking rework of komon & appleblims *silencio* by none other than prins thomas. ever since hearing his amazing work with lindstrom and the killer remixes of hatchback, studio, lcd soundsytem & toby tobias, to name but a a few, it has been a dream to hook something up with him – so here it is, get your heads down and boogie….

nice price deal !!! after ugur projects great success on subotnik, the ostwind guys presents another 2 track 10inch weapon from this sympatic turk based in istanbul. diren & gezi are two tracks made for the dj and the crowd. diren comes with his deep moving bass and nice minimalistic clicking heads which reminds us on the up to date mini tech sound. the hook of gezi speeks for itself, combined with a forward going groove, this track was made to rock! a great new spezi, without many rethoric, just to the point.

es beginnt mit alone at home, dessen versunkener downtempo-vibe beinahe noch eindeutiger von seinen entstehungsbedingungen erzaehlt als sein titel. hier schon gleich das schwere mollpiano als untrügliches markenzeichen. es folgen unter anderem spend the night mit einem vocal-loop als augenblicklich greifende endlos-hook und dem im laufe des albums immer mal wieder in erscheinung tretenden, bassig intonierenden bortz am mikrofon

four classics and two original remixes present on this archiv #08 re-issue have been carefully selected by savvas ysatis and tresor, to be re-mastered and cut in a new con&#64257,,,,,,guration for your listening pleasure and playing comfort

french producer kool vibes returns with a third offering on his own self titled label, continuing to mine that sound classically rooted in the early 90s east coast swing of new york and new jersey. vibes abound on > u got me< with the titular vocal hook leading a orchestra of bouncing percussive rhythms, spritely neon dipped keys and an infectious bassline thump, whilst > house music< shows kool vibe dipping into the sounds of vintage murk productions with equal aplomb

west midlands pair ultra knites touch down with the debut release on their own eponymously titled label. got to release has already been described as a future classic with its distinctive warm pads, vintage bassline and vocal hook while ny sleazd is the choice track for peak time dancefloor destruction. the b side takes things deeper underground providing variety with two more chord driven cuts, flanged synth stabs and harmonised basslines. all delivered on heavyweight 180g vinyl

dj support so far: tensnake, deetron, huxley, joris voorn, ben westbeech, george fitzgerald...
having produced some stellar jams for labels like somethink sounds, and giles petersons brownswood, eliphino aka tom wrankmore, debuts for hypercolour this autumn, opening up the labels new term with this solid two track release. i dont care opens the account, all chopped up rnb vox and rolling beats, wrapped up in a super smooth melody. already road tested by the hypercolour firm over the last few months, this deep garage vibe hits the sweet spot for sure. on the flip, understand further plunders eliphinos love of rugged garage beats and an ear for a catchy hook. a feverish interplay of vocal chops, keys and organ stabs keeps up the ante, with some decidedly trancey synth parts ramping up the 90s house influences here, and once again a cut that most definitely brings the heat to the dancefloor.

after 2 well received 12 inches they are back! jdeep is on the a-side with only you (dc finesse mix), a 100bpm slow mo deep house groover and miny not small, a mellow instrumental head nodder. dcastillo rocks the b-side with the hypnotic clockwise revolution that teases and twists before the soulful hook kicks in and the soulful short eyes which is pure cracking drums and a soulful bounce from a trusted source slo mo roller boogie!

the summer might be almost over, but groovetraxxs is just getting started with an impressive vinyl debut. label boss le babar teams up with fellow belgian pat lezizmo for a delightful piece of underground house music that sets the groove and gets you going on the dance floor. deep basslines, fresh drums and a simple melody are some of the ingredients to *another love*, but it is that oh so special vocal hook that really sets the mood. on the flip, two remixes complete the already-impressive 12 inch. golf clap give the track a more laidback-vibe with their trademark classy smoothness, while scott diaz turns it into a never ending pumping beast, perfect for those peak time moments. this is a release you cant afford to miss!

supported by: ryan elliott, ben klock, dvs1, dustin zahn, andrew grant...
edec presents its 10th release - the heat - with three dance floor burning cuts from jon hester. lights down: tough tom-driven rhythms and a resounding vocal hook set off a soaring synth crescendo. heater: big rig classic techno vibe with a huge synth line, ricochet drums, and a break that brings the heat. tension wire: enveloping kicks, booming percussion, and sparking claps are met with a surge of energy for electric rooms.

deadmau5 usa journey, from electro house to electronic dance music, for fans only

gilesku records is back with two eccentric minimalistic techno tracks delivered by onur ozer. obviously heavily influenced by peak hours in the club, these tracks will serve their purpose right, providing a perfect hook to drive people further in a higher state of consciousness. by paying close attention to detail, he manages to provide music where he bravely paints fat techno sounds with minimalistic elements, layering them by unconventional noises in the background. a peak time material!

vinyl-only release of unreleased 6 track ep. the first track called tornaado also is a solid boogie track with strong hook. limited edition of 500 copies worldwide. check!

a peter pipes and dj parrot hook up with a trevino collabo. sheffield via manchester on this tale of northern exposure.

from the soul-stirring opening strains of ex friendlys sublime start to the people are looking at you imprint, it is clear that the emerging nottingham-based producer has a gift for music that travels further than mere surface physical response. in a scene littered with disposable vocal turns, the simple poetry of rich medinas narrative that runs through journeyman resonates perfectly with the yearning strings and low-slung, bass-rich groove that come to define this exquisite approach to deep house. jonno & tommo hone in on the more rhythmical elements with their own dub of journeyman as a clearer club-ready intent meets with the psychedelic potency of the aqueous sound effects and that ubiquitous string hook. whether reaching for a more meaningful dimension to add to a set, or to simply drift away on the cradling nature of the music and its message, it is clear from the outset that this is music built to last.

coming correct from deep within the london scene, jonno & tommo consummate their production partnership with a return to ornate to delve further into the hypnotic, soulful end of the house spectrum. close the door stretches across the a-side of their new release, the tough demeanour of the drum-heavy intro giving way to a serene pad arrangement, setting the tone for a starlit workout bolstered by an infectious hook of dusty vocal and subtle sonic decoration that accentuates the groove. small stone represents a more reflective mood on the flip, steadily feeding in reams of rhythm and melody before fully blossoming into an equally seductive, bumping jam laced with a perfectly pitched acid line that nestles into the cosy confines of the track.secret weapon of the capitals underground house fraternity, miles sagnia steps up with a simmering remix of small stone that keeps the tension high and the textures roaming through a decidedly futuristic soundscape, while still retaining the ethereal tone of the original.

dark maneuvres is a track which lives up to its name, the original expressing pumping, dark and crunchy sounds interspersed with string arrangements and overdubs which move the track in various different directions. the 1996 original is a great example of some production techniques of the time and is of interest in identifying the direction of the techno sound in that era, as well as being eminently listenable. slam were very much involved in the progression of techno at the same time as envoy was creating tracks such as dark manoeuvres and as such they have a real handle on how things have evolved, enabling them to bring a classic release such as this bang up to date. the distinctive hook, attention-grabbing melody and strings which are distinctive elements of the original are all incorporated in a full and fresh dynamic which sees some of these elements regrouped in individual sections such as the strings or moulded with deeper, darker resonance into a new expression.

canadian producer kevin mcphee made his idle hands debut back in 2011 with sleep and house 44 over a year on, he returns to the label with two floor friendly, house leaning cuts. a-side unwind takes the bumping bottom end and swung drums of early sneak and pairs it with punchy horn stabs and an infectious vocal hook. b-side, a jam, is slightly more subdued but equally as jacking with mcphees trademark loose percussion providing the foundation for lush uk house pads and a heavyweight bassline.

turbo launches warehouse series with londons randomer. turbo a&rs called in their heaviest up-and-coming producer in londons j. tijn for a remix. this is futuristic techno at its ruffest and tuffest, uniting kingdoms and birthing dynasties.

discovery recordings is proud to release coule ba by analog players society, a collective melting pot of musicians lead by amon. couleba draws from west african influences and features the incredible missia saran diabate of guinea on lead vocals. we came across couleba while finishing the catalano ep at the hook studio last summer. amon was doing his final mix-down of the track and we fell in love with the song immediately. shortly after we lined up the release, the studio and surrounding areas endured hurricane sandy. with the red hook initiative, amon and his family began helping out wherever they could. when power finally returned and the debris was cleared, it seemed only appropriate that the record should benefit the organization that did so much for red hook during that time.

limited edition double 12 inch picture vinyl in transparent, red coloured plastic sleeve.

kicking things off for 2013 on in my house is none other than the big boss man himself, samir maslo. with an early fluttering of love in the air, his amorously titled all my love ep is sure to get pulses racing on the dancefloor.
all my love kicks things off with an insanely catchy lv sample laying down the hook - fun, flirty & a sure fire face on the dancefloor, dont forget to pack this for the valentine ball - you will need it. startin up moves in a different direction with a sublime slice of deepness, bubbling away with a warm baseline and cheeky vocal hook.

the man behind lick my deck – shaun soomro steps up for lmd012. journey to delirium rolls with an intense and infectious hook, floating synths mesmerize while galloping drums keep the pace exploring the conscious state of delirium.
on the flip theo parrishs right hand man – detroit luminary marcellus pittman takes things down a different route by providing a mind blowing remix. lush analog synths, dirty/raw bass lines and playful keys carries the passenger to a dream like state where the fxhe and 3 chairs man takes you beyond the beyond!
this is a vinyl only release.

limited edition of 275 numbered copies.
when gilles peterson reacts to a house record, you know it is a very special house record. deep and soulfull, love it - was what the 6 music dj thought of these two. if that wasnt enough, trickski described best things in life are free as one hell of a bomb. add in support from jimmy edgar, mark e, severino and dusky and this is looking like one of glasgow undergrounds most successful records to date. love games is the a bit of a wolf in sheeps clothing. what starts off as hooky percussive groove slowly morphs into a full vocal classic with swirling chords and a killer synth hook. severino dropped it at fabric recently and took the roof off the place. best things in life are free is a darker affair – all wandering acid lines and moody, emotional strings - but as trickski proved when they played it at watergate, just as effective.

after storming the charts in 2012 with mysterious 7 inch championed by todd terje & many others, zambon & kapsa - the guys from the very polish cut outs are back with more goods! following the successful debut, they bring us a delicious 12 inch release with 4 amazing edits based on obscure polish records from the 80s. a side is curated by ptaki, a mysterious duo hailing from warsaw. ptaki (which means birds in polish) fly high and want to keep their true identity under the radar. nevertheless, they serve two amazing cuts here, both based on obscure polish jazzfunk. krystyna is the choice cut, with its infectious vocal hook and irresistible groove. marek is a piece of wonderful balearic slow house with rich rhythm and crazy synth action in the middle. b side comes from maciek sienkiewicz, one of the finest purveyors of balearic grooves in poland. two tracks served here wouldnt sound out of place in alfredos set. song for mohindar is the lead track, with its ethereal new-age atmospherics and exotic instrumentation. syntetyczna kobieta lux is an electronic burner that you may (or may not) know from last years tvpc beats in space show.

wbeezas first release since 2012s peckham fly/billy green is ded single. if you believe is a simple stone cold knockout hook over deliciously arranged elements. wacky racers is a peak time banger - maybe his hardest track so far. wise root is a slow burner, only revealing its full force after nearly 5 minutes of keeping the dance floor locked in. mo bella is a rolling, swinging live jam of irrepressible groove. four unmistakable wbeeza joints.

baby ford signature sound for ugold series a: snakes and ladders: ..hypnotising extra-dry-style with a little floating reprise. getting better and better every time listening to it..again and again.... those vocals.. this hook.. and lots of space between. b. side: curfew spheric soundtrack for your own, personal... enlightenment.

mystical! next space with dark driven minimal and dubbish techno sounscapes.

samoyed kicks off vases 2013 with two undeniably brave tracks and a change in direction for the hyped producer. breaking into new territory for the u.k artist he kicks off with sloe eyes, an percussive builder of a track with rave stabs and a brilliant catchy vocal hook. utilizing his brilliant use of the ethereal he keeps the club edge on this track emotional and heartfelt. the b-side guts starts with a hypnotizing vocal loop that slowly transcends into almost autechre territory but with an ear for african house on the drums. dj support comes from hudson mohawke, pearson sound, krystal klear and benji b. samoyed starts 2013 with a bang

adam beyers original track starts with a heavy bass line that is a sure-fire, grooved out killer. the infectious vocal hook and melody line supplies the extra force to make this track one of the strongest releases on truesoul to this date. nic fanciullis take on take me away uses a rhythmic melodic synth-line before bringing in the vocal to maximum effect. alans darker approach gives this release an extra dimension, using deep-pounding toms to create a cool, stripped back vibe with warm stabs and hats to match.