hejira follow up their critically acclaimed 2013 debut album *prayer before birth* with the release of a new ep entitled *namesurname* on eglo records.

it takes time for a series of seperate ideas to evolve into a fully concepteptualized album if it wants to have a place in history for ali and basti schwarz, better known as tiefschwarz. since 1998 the duo, as both djs and producers, have perfected the art of dominating the moments only experienced on a dance floor, deeply immersed in sound. their music is unique as it is creative. the double vinyl lp includes a download code.

luigi giomini and massimiliano miele aka marsupials have come a long way since their debut on seven music in late 2014, delivering a string of original content since via the likes of large music scucci manucci, dabit, and black key records. here, the duo push on by joining the roster of kerri chandlers madhouse records yet another substantial step forward for the rising duo.

sensual welcomes on board markus sommer & phil evans for their debut on a limited 10 inch record. - strange advise- uses a stout breakbeat pattern and a cosmic melody with a deep flavour thanks largely to the bassline while the b side continues with a melodic content.

window window reflecting a nostalgic, classic love for the roland tb-303 and its oozing capabilities, paired with contemporary drums and detailed sound processing, the three talented musicians present their modern view of acid over four unique tracks. featured on the berghain 07 mix by function.

brainchild of two passionate and likeminded artists, a sacred geometry was born as a platform to illustrate techno as a narrative, forgoing the strictly dancefloor nature of the medium. influences from noise, ambient and new wave coupled with their graphic identity play a crucial role in how the music is perceived, as the journey continues with each new cover art.

*repress. nb: comes in house bag now, not picture sleeve like original pressing.
after more than two decades of behind the scenes collaboration juan atkins & moritz von oswald present borderland - their debut collaborative album to be released this summer on tresor records. the album - made up of 8 sequences, which seamlessly blend the styles of both masters - was recorded at the beginning of 2013 over various studio sessions in berlin and will be released as a series of three 12 inches and a cd album

timeless horizons is a compilation of songs originally released on three private press lps: auf der suche (1984), zeitlos (1986) and new horizons (1988). original copies are almost impossible to find these days and change hands for serious sums, so welcome the timeless horizons... dont you agree that music is best when it is not easy to describe it? just like the music of wolfgang barthel, matthias böhm and reinhold bauer. their amalgamation of oriental folk, percussive rock and a good bit of blues will let you drift away, dream, dance... into the storm.

woodsmen & lady log takes a big step with this innovative and qualitative release, letting a few of their favorite artists interpret swedish folk music. it is an amazing blend of deep grooves and mysterious soundscapes. true creativity at its best, dont miss. limited edition of 300 handnumbered copies.

‘psych , the long-awaited freaks album released in 2014 gets a re-release in 2015 with some brand new remixes. freaks, a musical partnership between luke solomon and justin harris that s spanned twenty years and includes the music for freaks label, four albums, and an avalanche of singles on the likes of playhouse and hot creations to crosstown rebels, news and international deejay gigolos. the album was released to rave reviews and featured a much awaited gathering of material from the late 00s onwards, including collaborations with robert owens, stella attar and diz washington. this 12- includes interpretations from dave aju, jamie 3:26 and freaks. for over a decade, san francisco innovator and a vital part of circus company, dave aju has been producing and performing his unique brand of electronic dance music, a consistently fresh and expressive sound. his remix of situations makes no exception, a strong piece of jacking house music with bubbling sub bass, strong raw percussive beats, and an effective use of diz vocals and the flute sound. on the b side misfits is reworked by chicago s master jamie 3:26 who turns the tune into an acid house monster and by freaks themselves who extend their original version for dance floor action. a strong package…and more to come !

enduring and influential detroit techno act octave one are to release their fifth full length album, burn it down, in spring 2015. the 11 track opus is a collection of the unreleased music that has been lighting up their much talked about live shows for the last few years.

having made his label debut for blue shadow , as well as delivering its inaugural podcast, since i met you , fellow israeli dj and producer chaim returns to guy gerber s rumors imprint to present his follow-up ep, cant wait to c u . scheduled for release on june 1st, cant wait to c u caps an impressive year for guy s hybrid label-party concept. launched in the spring of 2014, rumors has quickly become renowned for its discerning approach to the electronic music scene that focuses on providing quality house music built around creativity and exploration - which recently saw seth troxler welcomed to the label for evangelion . maintaining rumors taste for deep and almost spiritual techno, chaim s latest ep not only encompasses the label s intriguing release policy but also demonstrates chaim and guy s long-standing production partnership. having produced 8 remixes together, can t wait to c u follows a similar blueprint to the pairs previous outputs and sees its title track fuse together down-tempo beats with a soulful vocal hook. the aptly named b-side, cosmology , proceeds with an atmospheric and near-mesmeric approach thats followed by closing track escape velocity - rounding off as a sonic and inspired set of tracks that lays the foundations for another exciting year for the rumors collective

sheik ‘n’ beik are a nyc based cohort specialising in promotion, production and outletting left­of­centre slices of electronic music. with previous releases from family members derek marin, voiski and peter corvaia their 4th release comes courtesy of danny wolfers (a.k.a legowelt) working alongside rush hour regular xosar under their xamiga alias. with this being xamiga’s 3rd release, the pair draw for their trusted arsenal of analogue gear and offer up the ‘bohemian grove’ ep, a woozy brew of foggy textures, gently frazzled hats and detroit­indebted grooves. the title track kicks things off with glassy pads sat atop a long­tailed thud and a sandy shuffle. a distant bass groove wades in ahead of a passage of intricate, band­passed percussion and a circling synth line before ‘cumulus versie’ sets sheets of ethereal vocals and synth strings gently ducking under a taught analogue pulse. ‘midwest’ then sets hissing kicks and frayed hi­hats alongside a rasping bass tone. pitch­bent synth lines then bubble into focus before ‘blizzard’ sets a dystopian tone from the off. a stout kick drum thunders under minor­key chord shifts and a menacing sequence that works to round off another fine addition to the sheik ‘n’ beik series.

vinyl sampler 1 of a comprehensive journey in the essence of chicago house music, featuring forgotten gems, future classics, highly sort after originals and obscure edits...
this is how it started focuses heavily on the early days of the chicago sound, especially in the formative years at ron hardy s music box.
following chicago s disco demolition night in 1979 the genre s popularity fell dramatically, hence fewer disco records being released.in this era chicago s djs such as hot mix 5, hardy, knuckles & jesse saunders played a variety of styles mixing in italo, electronic pop music, electro-funk and older disco joints often playing their own edits which focusing on the portions of the songs which always rocked the dancefloor. at the end of 1982, when dj frankie knuckles left the warehouse to open the power plant, ron hardy started to dj at the warehouse s new location until owner robert williams renamed it the music box. in 1984, a local label released a 12-inch single called -on and on- by locals jesse saunders & vince lawrence who had simple made the song in order to replace a record which had been stolen from saunders collection, the -on & on- bootleg disco megamix by mach. hence chicago house music was born and a modern day phenomenon followed.

this time hinode launch their satellite to neptune, the eighth and farthest planet in the solar system, in order to explore its dense atmosphere and raw uninhabited texture. guided by the roland rhythmical sound, the deep acid tracks wander around dark extraterrestrial dimensions and take their listeners to the bottomless depths of techno jams.

slam turn to long time friend and collaborator, len faki, to head up the third part in the series of remixes of their album reverse proceed and he turns in 2 fantastic versions amalgamating two of his top picks from the lp. slam also feature in this package with a stripped back dub version of ghosts of detroit.

no label coverartwork - standard cover. the unstoppable force that has become the will & ink label now offers up its first remix ep. those hand picked to work their own magic on three originals by the the will & ink production duo are fachwerks roman lindau, arts label owner emmanuel and yaleesa hall, the mysterious artist who released her debut ep on this label back in 2014

no label coverartwork - just standardcover. peder mannerfelt is known as the subliminal kid and as part of roll the dice alongside his own releases on digitalis, we can elude control and stockholm ltd. here we find him collaborating with simon haydo (also well established on dem) for their first avian appearance with five intense, unnerving and varied tracks.

time for some double dutch action with apollonia’s latest release, which comes courtesy of makcim & levi. the twosome have already been picking up steam in their native holland, playing at many of the country’s best-known clubs over the last few years, establishing themselves as selectors in a class of their own. and their prowess as djs is equal to their talents as producers, with their very first ep appearing on raum musik and finding its way into apollonia’s sets. now they’ve got together once again to produce their second ep just for the apollonia guys…the ‘more lettuce’ ep fits perfectly into the french label’s sound ethic, emitting a dark groovy energy throughout. for starters we have ‘more lettuce’, a gritty tech-driven monster on a mission. with its gravely percussion and air-raid siren-esque effects this is a surefire dance floor killer… listen out for the switch of pace, class. this is followed by ‘tegel’, presumably named after the airport in berlin. with this we get a kind of dingy berlin vibe, morose, grey yet ingrained with a bouncing energy that you just can’t help but bop your head to. on the flip side ‘thaiman’ injects a slightly odd feel to the ep with warped, muted sounds meandering around a subtle bassline. finally, makcim & levi close up the ep with ‘dope erwt’ another roller that will enchant the dance floor from the start, building into a bright, airy breakdown before continuing in its somber yet groovy manner.

born in oakland, california, but raised in seattle, the dirty nomad emcee jvon, ventures off once more with minneapolis’ own, ackryte, for their third adventure.

shining the spotlight bright on newest signing, brazilian-born urbandawn with his hospital debut single,neon nights. giving a glimpse of the infectious bass lines and euphonic notes that are inevitably on their way from this talented producer.

klamauk are all set to reveal their second release of 2015 with this excellent offering from their very own tilman. this 5 track ep takes in a broad ranging musical spectrum from the warm, emotive house of voyager to the eerie acidic groove of outer space. the ep really shows off the prowess of tilmans productions who has been going from strength to strength of late and is a great addition to the klamauk catalogue.

rotterdam duo 25 places are a talented pair weve been following for some time. no strangers to the label, tayfun and stefan appeared on dirt crew with their roller of a track good time on deep love 3 in 2013, while the latter of the two dropped his solo warehouse ep under his last mood moniker with us back in 2012. on top of everything, the guys launched their own label late night running last year. we are proud to present their latest creation for dirt crew, the love more ep. the love more ep is old school and raw house music, its a complete collection of classic sounding cuts that explore moods for all hours.

as the sun rises a little higher in the sky, above machine emerge from their winter hibernation with the first fruits of their impeccably assembled new release schedule. jonny nash takes on jose manuel s summer wind and, much like the superb melody as truth releases he s penned, sets out a widescreen canvas of tone and melody, as piano and vocal punctuate the sonic plain. twisted tongue take on maricopa s recently unveilied we could maybe feat. nicola kramer. and the result sounds like loose ends operating as in-house band at a speakeasy orbiting a distant nebula the b side has seconds another day beautifully reconfigured for sunrise moments by slo, while b2 has an original slo moment bombora which, much like it s namesake is a gentle balearic breaker washing over the sonic reef... bona fide bottled sunshine people - above machine are back !

the crew are at it again, having caused a mini storm with their debut 12- ep they are back with a rsd limited edition, first up we have this 80 s drenched balearic monster - just how you feel-, fat drums and baseline with plenty of synths, acoustic and electric guitar and haunting vocals. next the crew take us up the nile with this majestic track full of eastern flavour, fused with jazz and a relentless rhythm. finally we have this little gem of a track, fool in line, delightful in every way, with some mean marimba playing and catchy vocals, what a great jam. early dj support from kenneth bager 12 inch purple vinyl with splatters of white & black, in a manilla sleeve

the 5th release on wax for karton label. the amsterdam-based ferro comes with *8 or 9*, fellow dutchman b.m.u. on his first release ever with the hypnotizing *fog* and from germany and for the first time on karton comes daniel madlung with *vawpol*.

self reflektion welcomes the talented den bosch-based producer remco beekwilder to their label, delivering his debut release *basement tools ep* as the fourth addition to their catalog. four solid techno cuts included on his first release on vinyl to date, this producer is one to watch out for this year!

following a three year hiatus from cadenza, the label is delighted to welcome back felipe valenzuela and dani casarano for a third release on the lucianos imprint. both producers are respected individually for their prowess in the studio and as djs, but as a combined force collaborate with magical effect in the studio.

lonely souls together under thunderous grey skies recorded this for you while the snow poured outside. frigid techno, sleep deprived angst and alien timbres from a distant place mark this as a memoir for babicka & mic mills far more than their debut single.

played by martin haberland, james ornate, james what, agnostic rhythm, anna wall, lance desardi, kammerton
following the release of their debut lp, keep up appearances on their new label modelmaker, dan berkson and james what draft in frank & tony, dana ruh, dorisburg and alan doe for remixes. berkson & what have chalked up many releases on poker flat and crosstown rebels over the years whilst most recently turning heads outside of their own modelmaker imprint via singles for dogmatik and seth troxler s play it say it. the duo s lp, released in january, marked a new chapter in their production history and has seen support from josh wink, mr g and skream over the past few months. keep up appearances - remixes opens with anthony collins and francis harris superb frank & tony alias taking on seraphim which results in a tense but understated piece of layered, classic sounding house music while dana ruh, fresh from her excellent debut lp on underground quality last year, drops an eerie recreation of worship that draws on spacey synths and unsettling ambience. dorisburg, known for outstanding material on sweden s aniara amongst others, continues a sterling run of form with a rendition of feel free which employs soaring chords to fashion a luscious and elevating take on the original. rounding off the package is berlin producer alan doe, an artist who debuted on rue de plaisance in 2014. doe s worship remix is squarely dancefloor-aimed with punchy kicks, smokey effects and teasing keys

after two sold out 12 eps on optimo trax, boot & tax head over to mother label for the release of their debut

correspondant are proud to announce the release of their first ever album, the debut from man power.

the second release on ftd is also the second release of lisbon based production trio niagara. although they havent released a record since *ouro oeste* dropped on príncipe back in 2013, their signature sound has travelled through many different guises. ftd002 charts such experimentations during this time, from the fall-over drunk guitars on *falcão*, to the wedding bells and released hounds on *mustor*.

frankey & sandrino, hailing from germany delivered one of the most outstanding 12inches in 2014. their track lost featuring london based singer jinadu was one of the most played tracks during the closing of amsterdams legendary trouw. it was championed by many established djs such as Âme & dixon...
this release is the remix package of their debut on drumpoet including a stunning version of lost by zürich based washerman, a detroit tingled masterpiece which is hard to resist, as well as the futuristic jacking remix for starchild by berlin s musk and the hypnotic african inspired version by hyenah, which was highlighted by dixon during the last couple of months.

estonian duo ajukaja & andrevski make their follow up to last year’s incredible rare birds ep with two more pieces of wonderfully weird house music on jon rusts label, levels. as spun by joy o on his beats in space mix. plus further support from tama sumo & lakuti,jamie xx, call super. skip stones on the lake of life with these oddball cuts!vinyl only. mastered at dubplates & mastering, berlin. each copy also comes hand stamped with an a4 insert.pronounced aa-yu-ka-ya for those in doubt

26 years of gestation, a slow but precise maturation, lead us to the urge, almost the necessity of doing a label, one that will bring further the music and the culture rex club always fought for. and here we go ! after 26 years of existence, of countless beautiful nights given to generations of clubbers, its with the same high standards rex club is now starting a new adventure : rex club music. a new entity is born, a label that reflects the club : eclectic and on the edge, where residents, newcomers and internationally acclaimed artists take turns. an effervescence, just like the club and its bookings, open but also faithful. original tracks, eps, remixes, the platform is open, only one rule : quality and the same intransigence that made rex club what it it is today : a temple for electronic music. we couldnt expect less : * second hand smoke* hits hard and raises the bar high. somewhere between the worlds of bassculture and robsouls, d julz and phil weeks respective labels. they confront their visions and join their talents on this ep thats just like them : energetic, groovy and sexy. fresh and vitamin filled, with its catchy and steady kick...

ant has an ultimatum! we fade out leaving you with the time honored exit-line: *if you want to know the answers please see the independent film swiss banks!* italian american rapper m.i. (constant deviants) plays pisano in the six2six records production based on the best selling novel *the swiss conspiracy*. switzerlands swc has abandoned all conventional movie styles and their music magnificently compliments the mounting dramatic impact of this most unusual story. these brilliant tracks appear as musical interludes and extended versions. recorded / filmed on location in baltimore city, washington dc and throughout europe.

nowadays we live in an era of minimally processed products, an age where electronic music is no longer a meticulous and painstaking craft but instead becomes a dish of fast-food, an easy-to-digest and cheap product. luckily, there are still musicians who refuse to enter this business circle and continue exploring, investigating all angles of this clubbing culture. joton has been following this way since the beginning of his career. he has been learning, experimenting, looking for the roots sound, and shaping its complexity until reaching a techno style full of energy and depth.

vekton 31 is a record for vinyl-lovers of the two talented artists maki polne and lorenzo chiabotti based in berlin. both sides are very different and reflect their individual, detailed production style with lovely dub elements. we look forward to - everlasting treasuries 5 where the two vekton-debutants are also represented.

the krankbrother label comes back out of the blocks this may, hot on the heels of their inaugural release (produced by krankbrother themselves), with a second offering, this time from young welsh producer jody barr. having been producing and demoing material for the last couple of years, barr has been picking up some fans of late, including george fitzgerald and b-traits, and this release on krankbrother marks his debut single, and a bright future.

portion control is a british electronic and industrial band from south london. the trio of john whybrew, ian sharp and dean piavani started out experimenting with electronics in 1980. linking up with in phaze records, they released a number of cassettes and records before signing with illuminated records in 1983. there followed a series of classic 12inch singles: raise the pulse, rough justice and go-talk, which have become underground dancefloor hits. the band classifies their music style as >hard rhythmic electronics< and were a major influence on skinny puppy, front line assembly and depeche mode.

back onboard the crosstown rebels mothership with some serious dancefloor business, venezuelan duo fur coat deliver three of their most accomplished tracks to date with the berlin chronicles ep.

hudd traxx celebrate their 10th anniversary and 50th release in style with a 4 part compilation called now & then.

greetings, earthlings: we come from the land of endless summers and spontaneous jam sessions to deliver get physical number 300. its brought to you by the trio from copenhagen known as whomadewho, a genre-bending group of buddies who are no strangers to critically-acclaimed albums: from their first-ever eponymous album back in 2005, to 2012s chart-topping brighter lp, all the way to last years dreams lp, which was in fact, touted by many as one of the best things to come from the indie-dance sector of music in some time.

2014 was a definitely a huge year for dance music, with many up and coming artists being thrown into the lifestyle of hectic partying and relentless touring schedules. this also means that those who exploded onto the scene prior are no longer the new kids on the block. a few years is a long time in the life of a dj, and the first few years are often the maddest. the adana twins are a perfect example of one of these artists, having emerged onto the scene in 2012 with releases such as everyday and strange , from the off it was clear that they had everybody s undivided attention. (pulse radio) with dj names like take it easy and friso, it s probably to be presumed that german duo adana twins don t take themselves too seriously. that tongue in cheek attitude could be heard on their first productions and remixes. it s now almost almost three years later and the twins music vision is constantly developing

london s dext recordings continue to strengthen their catalogue adding to originals and remixes from dubspeeka & visionz, komon & appleblim and bodyjack with their latest offering from the manchester based oli furness backed up by clone mainstay alden tyrell. this, the third release up on dext carries the same raw brawn as its predecessors and is a rattling meld of jungle, uk techno and house.

following *containing a thousand* and the *mountain divide* ep, their pair of sublime releases for the label, lakker now deliver their debut album *tundra*, perfectly in line with r&s’s techno heritage whilst also taking in influence and inspiration from the varied likes of no u-turn records, the choral music of arvo part, merzbow, early human league, and raw ethnic music.
pressing on white colored & splattered double vinyl, download code included.

loveland are one of the longest running quality event promoters of the netherlands. as music has always been their reason to live it made sense to launch a record label after 20 years in the business. most artists on this release have a special bond with loveland built up over many years of performing at their events and in some cases from the very start of their carreer. the vinyl showcases 7 exclusive tracks on two 12?discs. from the bright and melodic sounds of egbert, vince watson, arjuna schiks and dosem to the repetitive hypnotizing grooves of mathew jonson, anthony rother and aril brikha this release covers a wide scope of quality music.

aaaas debut album *shiva watts* sounds both vivid and complex, capturing the raw energy of the mexican producers praised live performances at mutek, boiler room and elsewhere. it is a direct result of tireless, disciplined experimentation with analogue hardware. the 16 tracks on *shiva watts*, which is available for the first time ever on vinyl through the berlin-based antime label, take their cues from a variety of musical styles, most notably acid, combining elements of hard-hitting techno, textural idm, dry-but-funky electro and trance-inducing house with lush ambient-leaning interludes. *shiva watts* is an album which celebrates stylistic and emotional ambiguity, which provides the perfect soundtrack for a world yet to come - and everything that will follow after that. the vinyl lp includes a download code.