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.

parrish smith s debut of dystopic forbidding sets the tone of this label s impressive first release with a superb stark, acid ridden slab of body music. helena hauff adds to the proceedings with her remix of pankows >das vodkalied< taking no prisoners and using heavy percussion in contrast to a wonderfully tense set of arpeggiations, which all descend into skull crushing pressure. carrying over to the flip side are pankow, pioneers of the italian industrial/ebm scene, with two tracks from their legendary first tape -throw out rite- from 1983. with das vodkalied disembodied vocals are cut up and come from every direction driven by a raw, off-kilter energy and pounding beat. i m food for you cranks up the drive and anxiety to create a killer track based around stark arpeggiation. last of all, perseus traxx provides an acidic stripped down venting of frustrations which he spits out with vehemence.

-sunkissed- is a unique track, with an exceptional use of jazzy chords and electric piano stabs working their way into a groovy bassline progression and topped with cool vocal snippets and a killer breakdown. a feel-good harmony experience for sure. -whos

red rack em is a name well known to wolf fans as he launched the first wolf white release with his deep house classic in love again. he is a master at reworking dusty grooves into peaking house bangers. that is the best way to describe this ep too. do or die is a straight up peak of the night disco jam. big sample, big bass, big track. ooh ooh ooh leans on the soulful side of his sample selections and its wonky but funky composition never fails to turn heads. the final track live at music hall is straight up deep. so, something for everyone, no messing.

kosme has dived into the depths of his soul and returned with three striking tracks, which float tightly between vitality and robust despondency.archipel emotions is deep, sincere and exceptionally personal. it leaves the listener asking questions about themselves, is there a more exotic country available other than the chaotic landscapes of our own, secret gardens? all three tracks manage to take you on a journey where the landscape under your feet is confined to the illusory, to a dimension of paradise and peace. the reshape by fred p, itself offers an ecstatic, spiritual experience. glimpses of magic have been seen before on his earlier releases but archipel emotions firmly places kosme as the pilot of this cosmic adventure. strap in people, and prepare… text written by maxime gueugneau

nick curly s first truesoul release is outstanding. this collection of three track s encapsulates both nick curly s and truesoul s ethos and moulds them into a driving house machine. first off, crossroads uses a delicate melody that is under-lined with lashings of driving drums. trust shuffles along with it s rolling percussion and bass line whilst indigo child is just as funky and will get any dance floor fired up.

beautiful advanced electronix tracks in the new testtoon release! oubyss sqm part ii is 1 half of the sqm album release split into two parts. part 1 saw the light in june 2014, and was equally stunning. stylistically on the same plan, sqm part ii again delves into abstracted melodic and harmonic grandiosity, counterpointed with integrated blurbs of noise and static.

the third in a row of split releases by the hague based bakk records is answered by mgun (manuel gonzales) and halvtrak. detroit local mgun already proved to be one of the more talented new producers and this time delivers a true trunk full of funk. the laser sword synths whip through the big space of the roomy kicks and the snare hits the nail on the head, a guaranteed floor filler. crossing the atlantic towards finland / helsinki, halvtrak shares a journey into his forming yet already signature sound. a smooth sailing analog track with trippy acid sounds - a perfect fit for both those during peak time as the early morning racers. sleeve and label are screen printed and 50 copies come with additional screen printed artwork by mgun.

for amselcom, london-based jaya shakira reworked the track in her fairy-like style, adding a piano that shows off the composition talent of loversrock. for the remix of her rework decalculator brought iannis ritter s smoky voice into the project. the artists achieve a calm, but poppy convergence, which fully does justice to the original monster/by loversrock. the b-side is a trip into oldschool sample based techno funk, containing the tracks freak and shade. freak plants a funny but dangerous musical description of a techno enthusiast into your ears. the samples used in shade sound like they could ve been recorded at the zoo and present a variety of mystic sounds.

the no stress express rolls back into town with their second offering for rogue cat sounds, where they pick you up and transport you to the sunnier climes and headier days of 1980s caribbean. steel drums, loose-limbed percussion, lazy synth stabs and carefree basslines, all infused with a whiff of woodbines, jerk chicken and dark rum. as the sun sets, the party picks up momentum. barefoot beach dancing.

mental torments records has been found by dutch labelowner & artist mike drama, who is a well known character nowadays in the (hard)techno scene! bringing you the best (hard) techno that will put holes in your speaker similar to the impact of a 500 ton meteorite! and guarantee dancefloors shaking beats like earthquakes that mother nature even cant handle!so, for all those who cannot sleep at night.., who can only survive by injecting dangerous drums into their system on a weekly basis - mental torments will be your saviour!

on jupiter masterdrive the london synth and drum duo further hone their blend of jazz, prog and electronica within the confines of brevity demanded by the 7 format. recorded direct-to-tape over a few heady sessions, these tracks bear the palpably unfolding, organic beauty of improvisation and live recording while conveying ever deeper levels to the pairs musical and artistic vision. the band recorded these pieces in constant experimentation with their tape machine, trying different approaches and techniques for each track this is a small glimpse into the process and a tantalising sample from an expansive body of recordings.

in addition to the book project >beyond plastic<, this vinyl only compilation features four exclusive and previously unreleased tracks by sebastian dubiel (ortloff records), sandrow m (uncanny valley), max k. (brothers in love) and andre kronert (decks records).

beyond plastic is a mixtape in book format about artists and vinyl labels that press music on >black gold<. it does not only trace the various processes entailed in the making of a record – from sound-production to the pressing plant and beyond – but also seeks to depict the blood, sweat and tears that goes into it.

the book includes interviews and articles of 60hertz, smallville, liebe*detail, pingipung, acker records, decks.de, de:bug, giegling, brothers in love, dubplates & mastering, aim vinyl, fauxpas musik, oye records, ortloff, kann, rand muzik, uncanny valley, freude am tanzen and workshop.

long established detroit talent keith worthy traverses a fine line between deep, bumpy house and raw techno on his debut double album, the price of non-conformance. t.p.o.n.c. is a conceptual project that takes you on a virtual walk through the streets of detroit. from a musical standpoint, the sound and feel of t.p.o.n.c. aligns with worthy’s own dna, a complex blend of house and techno, and all while incorporating a degree of fantasy into every composition. always striving to create his own path, and never allowing everyone else’s “norm” to become his influence, worthy really excels in this long player format. in total, t.p.o.n.c. consists of 14 tracks (including 8 songs and 6 interludes) all crafted to convey a vision of what non-conformance looks and sounds like. t.p.o.n.c. has range, from the boom-bap of the drums to the unorthodox patterns and key structures, this project evokes a sense of individualism that often gets lost in todays modern world of musical proliferation. in true detroit fashion, and in tandem with the spirit of aesthetic audios own mantra, t.p.o.n.c. maintains, the rule is there are no rules.

beyond plastic bundle
1 x beyond plastic book
1 x beyond plastic vinyl only compilation
1 x beyond plastic cotton bag (only available in this bundle)

book info:
beyond plastic is a mixtape in book format about artists and vinyl labels that press music on »black gold«. it does not only trace the various processes entailed in the making of a record – from sound-production to the pressing plant and beyond – but also seeks to depict the blood, sweat and tears that goes into it.

the book includes interviews and articles of 60hertz, smallville, liebedetail, pingipung, acker records, decks.de, de:bug, giegling, brothers in love, dubplates & mastering, aim vinyl, fauxpas musik, oye records, ortloff, kann, rand muzik, uncanny valley, freude am tanzen and workshop.

– edited and designed by alex ketzer (www.alexketzer.com)
– 288 pages, format a5 (210 x 148 mm)
– 19 extensive interviews
– 250+ pictures (coloured & b/w)
– 300+ cross references, accessible via short urls
– including audio-cd with tracks by the interviewee
– printed by gallery print
– isbn 978-3-00-043687-1

vinyl info:
in addition to the book project >beyond plastic<, this vinyl only compilation features four exclusive and previously unreleased tracks by sebastian dubiel (ortloff records), sandrow m (uncanny valley), max k. (brothers in love) and andre kronert (decks records).

– vinyl only
– limited edition of 180 black 12-inch vinyls
– including risograph-printed inlay with liner notes by sascha uhlig (groove)
– mastered by manes at salz (salz-mastering.com)
– pressed by r.a.n.d. muzik (www.randmuzik.de)

after the huge success of *say no more* featuring azari & iiis cedric at the beginning of the year, birmingham bred subb-an is back on board crosstown rebels to deliver yet another incredible release. *vapour trails* is a solid, driving club track with that distinct subb-an sound featuring highly captivating vocals from amsterdams the million plan. also directed straight at the dancefloor with a deep hypnotic breakdown, the *terrace dub* perfectly fits into the series of terrace remixes the talented producer has released lately. specifically requested as remixer by subb-an, legend matthew herbert delivers a completely new musical adaptation with fantastic use of the vocal that plays out as the track constantly evolves. on the b-side *oasis* leads with swinging grooves, progressing into prominent hats, a unique stabbing bassline and a trippy vocal from whitney fierce formerly of hercules & love affair.

wow - black dynamites second strike for tenderpark ventures even more into hip-hop territory than his successful first ep back in 2012. ivano tetelepta, the man behind black dynamite has created three casual and well-hung tracks which form a fascinating hybrid between leftfield house and instrumental hip-hop.

listen to this if you like: anything that weve put out last year, wrapped together in a lovely double pack of a 12inch and 10inch. the roundup part 1 is the first part of an annual recurring event: the big heist family remix ep, where all artist names get put in a big bowl, and by luck of the draw, find themselves remixing (and remixed by) another heist artist. weve got max graef remixing dam swindle and turning the break up into a full on graef-affair.

on the 4th single from his highly acclaimed 4th lp after forever, kasper bjørke puts his disco noir anthem apart into the safe hands of two luminary remixing talents.

poker flat recordings has been dealing out underground house music with a unique twist since 1999, from the defining debut loverboy through the bugnology series, acclaimed albums and worldwide club hits, steve bug’s essential imprint has unearthed new talent, developed rising stars and welcomed veterans into the fold. steve bug’s reputation as an exceptionally gifted dj, producer and music connoisseur is about to carry the beloved imprint to its 15th anniversary, which will be celebrated with its finest collection of raw talent yet, starting with this first instalment of the anniversary series called four jacks.

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.

the swedish trance duo son kite is back, releasing their first album in ten years. and they are on a mission. *dancing is a very important ritual. our main mission as artists is to make people get into this trance state*, they say. since the release of their third album *colours* in 2004, marcus henriksson and sebastian mullaert have been focusing on their other project minilogue, touring the world and gaining increasing popularity in the house and techno scene. with *prisma*, released on november 17th and consisting of seven tracks made between 2007 and 2014, the duo leaps back to the endless energy and enthusiasm they felt when they first started making music together in 1996. and back to what it is all essentially about, according to the two musicians: getting into the all-important dance ritual and reaching the trance state.

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alex & digby return for faarat003! two killer tracks of subtle minimal synthesis. *nothing with you* is a slice of micro gold - considered sound design and woozing synths are backed by a scattered broken beat. the b side *tokyo* takes us into noir-ish house territory, speckled with acidic warbles and tight rhythmic technique.

low-down and dirty jazz goes right back to the early 1900s in storyville, after the bands had played their hot tunes in the evening for dancing couples, the musicians would head off to the after-hours joints and play a less energetic but more bluesy kind of music, enabling them and their late-night audiences to get through to the early hours of the morning without suffering total exhaustion. and nobody in new orleans laid into the blues so low down and dirty as buddy bolden, whose funky butt became a staple in the repertoire of the citys early jazz bands.
jacksonville, florida, 1960. charles hungry williams mentors young clayton fillyau after he had just joined the james brown band: *i dont care where you put it on those drums, remember where 1 is and you ll never lose the time. listen to hungry on huey smiths *talk to me baby* and then listen to how clayton turns it into a relentless breakbeat on james browns *i ve got money*. earl kings *trick bag*, prefiguring the meters, is as good an example of early new orleans funk as can be found.

fresh from his outing on inkswel s hot shot sounds label, ex uk now melbourne based artist paradise box brings four freeform nu groove style excursions to echovolt, flipping the quintessential house acapella on reel nitty gritty into a burrell brothers style banger. the other tracks touch on virgo four, mr fingers and classic wbmx style hardware soul, making a virtue of idiosyncrasy and showcasing the fallibilities of the human touch. the whole ep harks back to an era where having limited means meant that loose and expressive soulful endeavor was pursued over high production values and rigid conformism.

• horror boogie with a belter from mr. sanger
• watch out for back catalogue re-releases early 2015
horror boogie 08 has landed and it expects you to bounce. sounding like someones invited vibert to spin at a ghetto block party, the transistor booty ep finds lukes anger showcasing his ability to inject concentrated funk into the most energetic of club tracks.

the colour chart of questo! music thrives into blue with no. 4 of this unmistakable vinyl series. this elementary impulse is an audible impact in the shape of three outstanding tracks by the close environment of the questo family.

the first installment in the vinyl edition of the thema compilation strength in numbers finds the new york label reaching into its deepest corners to deliver four psychoactive cuts for the most discerning of djs and dancers alike to lose themselves in. norm talley has been a mainstay of the detroit electronic music scene since the mid 90s, and the sublime, pad-enriched tones of *space talk* perfectly sum up the mysterious soul he has made his name on. damien k. sahri shares the a side with talley, and despite being a newer talent previously seen on little helpers and adltd, his slender and immersive everything joint stands up to comparison with the caliber on this record. pressing on white colored & black marbled vinyl.

• an organic, cold pressed and nutritionally balanced new 4 track ep from dont !
dont returns with a brand new various artists ep and the first in a new series that takes over where the * rumpus room* records left off.. * square meal* is designed to present to you a nutritionally balanced techno record, food for thought as well as for feet.. containing absolutely no artificial constituents but plenty of roughage and active ingredients !
the a side contains 2 heavy bangers, and the b side, 2 slices of amazingly quirky and rocking wonky style techno. man of the moment joe farr steps up and serves us a heavy one, dense, big boned techno music that manages to morph into gabba and back out again. this one is causing a stir whenever its played and fits perfectly with the dont ethos of extreme idea implementation! next up cursor miner returns to the label with a demented banger that has been road tested extensively during his live sets and comes with a health warning.. flip the record over for 2 slices of beautifully freeform wonky techno, the first coming from newcomer - sane and the second from dont veteran * edit*

gavin russom returns to ecstatic recordings sister label entropy trax for the fledgling labels second release. building on the brooding atmosphere of the purge / enthroned with a pair of throbbing, synth-powered & acid-infused cuts, the telemetry/the benificent, the merciful 12inch draws together sonic touchstones found in russoms many projects, black metoric star, the crystal ark, and his work with delia gonzalez, melding them into two singular productions that pump and drive like the sequenced machines that power them.

the vinyl arm of the lessizmore family makes a welcome return with this very special release that draws on close friends of the label for an adventure deep into the heady fringes of the house and techno world. our invited guest san proper is a powerhouse of the amsterdam music scene, operating in his own idiosyncratic sound world while maintaining connections with such esteemed operations as rush hour and perlon.

until recently, the legendary ricardo villalobos was the only one to remix acclaimed norwegian folk singer mari kvien brunvoll. ricardo s -celestial remix- of the track -everywhere you go-, has been widely played in the underground music scene this year. the italian dj,producer marco faraone, who s music has also made it into labels like desolat, all inn and moon harbour, loved mari s voice, and decided with his friend piegaja, to remix a different song called > something inside<, just for fun, himself and in his own dj sets. but when mari heard it, she decided to officially release it !!! check this masterpiece rework! limited one-sided vinyl 12 140gr gatefold! vinyl only

the efforts of label chief max_mand attic musics own fabrizio lapiana as so far proven to be a potent combination. sharing wax space for the last two releases on m_rec ldts discreet new 10 inch vinyl series, the pair have so far turned in a stirring duplet of some of the finest, fully-formed pieces of modern techno music. now, for the third installment, max_m steps aside to let a brand new outfit take the helm. the mysterious and so far unreleased overall severitynestles comfortably into the a-side with another swollen, undulating melodic arrangement, true to form of what we have seen from the series so far. then on the b-side, fabrizio lapiana offers more of his dark and groovy techno, toned in what has become a signature splash of vintage british-redolent electronica.

stalwart label tsuba continues its journey into eclectic musical territory with its next full-length project, *buy the ticket, take the ride*, the outstanding debut lp by english dark and dirty disco champion craig bratley. the double vinyl lp comes in a jute tote bag with download code included.
dj support from ewan pearson, erol alkan, justin robertson, damian lazarus, severino (horse meat disco), matt walsh, jacques renault, headman, mugwump, pete herbert, brett johnson, nathan detroit ...

der englische produzent lädt zu einer unglaublichen klangreise. die doppel-lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

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sound exists to be stolen, cut up, re-arranged, and turned on its head. good sound, once produced, should be preserved for proper arrangement. docile #21 is a collection of elements that have been captured from unique sources and fused into fluid creations. environment and progress of time are catalysts for a creation to form a process. dociles nameless and faceless process works to liberate a new sound and describe its’ own natural pattern. docile connects to the random to pull out patterns, those patterns can be honed down to construct a logical but abstract funk. mistakes are made and processed and reworked into a melody. nonsensical, indiscriminant, drunkin funk turns to soulful harmony with presence and conviction. immature tantrums and rambunchous crunching mask a bi-polar need for smooth rides with snacks and naps.

the uks steve lawler is undoubtedly a name heavily stitched into the fabric of global club culture. a child of the acid house generation, steve has always been embedded in a scene of his own making and as an artist, has consistently defied trends and genre with an unwavering passion for the whole electronic spectrum. his next release for seth troxlers imprint play it say

neana makes his night slugs debut with two huge bootlegs. both sides showcase the young producers unique style, melding grime, ballroom beats and the ns club constructions manifesto into a new club sound of all his own.

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!!! pumping electro house mixes making its way into your direction in a very legrande - ish way! w&p by an unlisted producer who wishes to remain anonymous but is certainly a full time hero amoung the electro house shopping community

ibadan records releases new deep house/techno album s.a.t. from jerome sydenham, aybee and ron trent. a simple dinner in berlin transforms into a studio session, which in turn evolves into a track, which sets the spark for what has now materialized as one of the most highly anticipated albums of late.

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the next burning slab of wax from alphahouse sees a new name added to the techno world, as a well-established artist releases here in his own private way. savvy ears out there might recognize the sound of bipolar from the sun drenched early morning sets of a few big name djs, so you can be sure this is one for the summer. for the b-side, butane takes the original and twists it into a moody, drummy afterhours trip, complete with a k-bending late climactic rush.

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three remixes of nerk & dirk leyers feat. khans >fear my fire<. firm - mastermind thomas schaeben turns it into a straight and funky tech-house tune, eric d clark transfers it into his very own disco - universe whereas the cheap ladies drag the beats out of mark boombastiks mouth and make it an a-capella.

the 6th release on bond celebrates its makers return to the wheel. it consists of three tracks made by petter b and is part of a series called roots. the a-side, roots pt i, is as ballistic track that got a simple yet addictive stab as a hook. it sound could best be described as that t-shirt you went clubbing in for 24h and that you should wash thoroughly before ever wearing again. that dirty. on the flip side you got drummer iii which, like its predecessors, is a simple yet effective tool track. last but not least you got shut your eyes. follow the titles advice and leap of into infinity and beyond with this 303/707 minimalistic soundscape voyage. a perfect end to a great night.

nice price deal !!! flight to the moon is the result of a year-long journey by dutch producers dimi angelis and jeroen search. it is both their first album as a&s and their first full-length record together. like the explorers whose journey is musically documented by flight to the moon, angélis and search set out to discover where this record would lead them. throughout the course of twenty tracks flight to the moon tells the story of a group of spacetravelers. it chronicles their ascent into the vast unknown and their uncovering of things as of yet unrevealed. what will they find? and what will their findings tell them? the tracks on the album – which they will release on their own a&s imprint – are diverse yet homogenous. they meander, transferring a sense of dangerous and potentially deadly encounter at one moment and then capturing a feeling of exciting amazement at another. most crucially, flight to the moon is more than just a collection of techno tracks. in fact, to think of it in cut-out genres is to limit the scope of the album’s musical offerings. search and angélis aimed to shape a record that would defy their own notion of techno. that journey can now be heard by all.

if there is one thing jonas kopp has proven over the last decade is that he can turn his hand to just about anything. since debuting on pfirters revered mindtrip music back in 2006, the buenos aires native has managed to rack up a rich and compelling discography, coursing with ease through electronic musics various forms. it is high time then, that jonas kopp should present his ?rst full-length effort. *beyond the hypnosis* weaves kopps discursive repertoire into a single and concise narrative, covering both familiar ground and exploring new and spellbinding territories, along with just a hint of cosmic neo-retroism that makes this a welcomed edition to the tresor catalogue.

we here at watergate are extremely excited to bring you our next 12inch release from a close friend of the club and producer extraordinaire, alex niggemann. for this ep alex joined forces with the acclaimed voice from whomadewho, bon homme, to create an incredibly warm and beautiful journey. sorrow is a masterfully crafted array of sound and emotion. while a big rolling kick and crisp hand claps drive the groove, a capricious arpeggio, warm piano chords and the smooth serenade of bon hommes vocals create an undeniably passionate excursion into the deeper moments one can experience on the dance floor.

austere make a welcome with a various artists four tracker. featuring four varied cuts ranging from techno tinged house to bass heavy beatdown! life recorder kicks things off in his own unique style which never disappoints. next up is arnheim, a newcomer with a very mature sounding jazzy house number. gradul lashton takes things back into house territory with an infectious 303 laden groove. finally, fat dog comes and drops the tempo and the bottom end with a sublime track to finish.

ninth release on the by now firmly established box aus holz label! man of the hour glenn astro links up with familiar production partner imyrmind for another effortlessly assembled and irresistable extended player. drum swing set to stun, and all manner of soulful fruit thrown into the blender for a seriously juiced package! as deft sample house jams sit perfectly alongside absorbing, synth heavy head-nodders. 100% quality cuts all the way.

typically eccentric, melodious, atmospheric and bristling with interesting ideas, cosmic vibrations delves deeper into ruschas archives and comes up with gold. highlights are naturally plentiful, but keep an eye out for the psychedelic ambience of electric brain, the analogue electronic explorations of nova laser, and shockers, an acid-flecked chunk of chiming balearic deep house with exotic, arabic touches