following the success of deepchild s haitian rum runner, face to face recordings returns with a strong follow up. tim xaviers newest imprint looks to cross the boundaries between house and techno, this time featuring jamaica suk with her spektrum ep. stepping into harder techno territory the up and coming artist brings a solid 4-track ep with style and flair like none other.

3 analogue synthesizer tracks by mark du mosch. on remix duties, we find french producer voiski, who brings the title track amulet into overtly darker, techno territories. comes with silkscreened sleeve by ruben verkuylen.

ben long from uk techno mainstays, space djz, with a new solo ep entitled *toltec* featuring remixs from the detroit grand pubahs & darko esser (aka tripeo). *toltec* sees ben stepping away from the blistering techno of space djz, to a more minimal approach that is thoughtful and melodic, as it builds from its soaring intro into a raw and grinding groove.

onnsets first release by jamie curnock begins the project with an introduction into the tougher sounds from the label in the form of grown and transportation. truss manages to take this a step further with his punishing remix. as onnset isnt strictly defined by a heavier sound, there is always room for the more experimental, as shown in the opening track extract and the deeper final track scavenger

from the depths of the detroit underground, black catalogue presents md. this 5 track ep is just a small glimpse into the soul and versatility of this artist. deep, futuristic soul from another dimension. and it is just the beginning. another winner from monty lukes label.

the first release of düsseldorf-based baka gaijin is here: 001 - -life s a beach- by j. lewinson. evolved from art exhibitions an artistic event with musical guests like gerd janson, italojohnson, bicep, ata, tom trago, tama sumo, borrowed identity - the label wants to prove that a diversity can be brought into this genre, when being combined in the right way. this is what this release tries to show, too, j. lewinson one of the residents of baka gaijin proves in his debut a fine feeling for a nice combination of genres, sounds and influences.

locked groove marks his return to hotflush with the grandiose, puzzlingly-titled >enigma<. its a colossal record whose bass-centric melody looms large. large enough, even, to inspire what is nowadays a rare scuba remix. a counterpoint to these theatrics comes in the way of wandering in a cage, a broken-beat creeper flaunting the belgians ear for subtlety, and two beatdown versions of the title track that fit neatly into your dj toolbox.

moving away from strictly white label/white sleeve packaging, great circles has widened its philadelphia-based collaborative team, with jacket designs created via video disruption by seppuku overwrite, and screen printing by mark price markpriceisafactory.net. dan trevitt and westov temple mark the transition into the next phase of releases with a split 12 inch.

gunnar haslam returns to lies records for his second album, mirrors and copulation. following a slew of 12 inch releases this year, gunnar delves deep into his darkest palettes for a return to his patient, haunted soundscapes that shrouded his debut lp, mimesiak. the viny lp comes with digital download card included.

memory is the new solo ep from wys! co owner and resident jacob husley.the originals warm atmosphere is broken up by a darker bass stab, a dreamy vocal floats on top of the underlying bouncy sub bass. the track builds and breaks finally dropping into a harder groove with busy 909 claps sprayed on top. glimpses remix strips the track down and adds his own trademark warm dusty kick drums and percussion. the vocal gets pitched down, resulting in one of those special tracks that can be dropped anytime guaranteed and tested to groove and get the dance floor moving.

from the copenhagen underground comes a new raw house label. both known and up and coming talents contribute with anonymous releases on a series of two trackers exclusively on vinyl. for the first release we have a rare filter house workout with a disco sample filtered to perfection to give you that hypnotic feel when everything melts apart and comes together again in that breakdown. for the b-side we have another classic house exercise, one of those chop chop rollers that just keeps the floor going with its eternal bassline and an organ riff sampled and resampled into obscurity.

oliver huntemanns beloved globetrotting mix series play! is set to touch down for its highly-anticipated fifth edition in vienna. having journeyed through four of the worlds best nightclubs on four continents, play! 05 is the most recent glimpse into olivers dj mindset: the tracks hes playing, the stories hes telling, the journey he is undertaking, and the ever important relationship he has with the dancefloor.

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 bugs essential imprint has unearthed new talent, developed rising stars and welcomed veterans into the fold.

cassegrain continue their empowering run of techno electronics with *centres of distraction*, their debut album on prologue. leading us on a 10-track expedition into a wilderness of rugged, challenging sonics, the album marks the production duos development from adventurous new-bloods to fully fledged techno explorers.

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 bugs essential imprint has unearthed new talent, developed rising stars and welcomed veterans into the fold. steve bugs 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, as seen on this second instalment of the anniversary ep series called 4 jacks.

ramona is proud to welcome back one of the most delicate flowers in the business to her flock of loved ones. alan abrahams, also better known under the monikers of bodycode and portable, returns with his new single surrender under the portable alias into ramonas bosom.

asoks scenery imprint continues to go from strength to strength, with the boss man following up bantam lions recent recollections ep with a single of his own. hunter is undoubtedly the liverpool-based producer s strongest track yet, with woozy, soft-focus chords and alien electronics riding a dusty, analogue-rich groove. as with much of the labels recent output, there are distinct hints of mood hut, future times and mister saturday night. experienced producer versalife reworks the title track, turning it into a blissful chunk of drexciya-style electro. flip to the b-side for cabal, an ultra-deep and occasionally discordant concoction, and the fuzzy, detroit-influenced bounce of millennium 2.2.

steve summers makes his debut on the shady russian torrent versions imprint with a massive three tracker. melodic, melancholy, and jackin this dusty platter will get you into the zone and is a welcome return of mr. summers to the floor. heavy, rockin and rugged for all the djs out there

alli borem, the italian tech-house don who leapt into action three years ago with a huge debut on desolat is back in top form with three club weapons for turbo. italian acid-tech-house for dancefloors everywhere!

after a successful debut release with untitled gear, croatian label continues their journey through fields and forests. still exploring the russian federation, only this time they hired udacha s honcho and main protagonist a5. record kicks off with fantasy. a dreamy kalimba piece which eventually evolves into a deep house track and could be described as a soundtrack from your latest dream while raw abstractionism doesnt disappoint its name. on the flip side we are introduced to the afro banger torri wowo which feels almost like driving through safari on a truck. acoustic cut calms things down and brings us to an end with a clear message.

• divided returns to resin after
appearing on the rsn002 compilation • great dj / press support in the link and pasted below
• features double-sided insert
after providing a rugged track for the rsn002 compilation earlier this year, divided returns to the resin label and expands on the delicately textured sounds he has become known for, this time with a full four tracker of diamond edged cuts.
this new release, entitled moment (historical), blends together elements of uk hardcore and breakbeat into the techno continuum to create a fully fledged and diverse ep that showcases divideds own unique interpretation of dance music

• nine inch nails member and hospital productions artist alessandro cortini debuts on avian !
• comes in a die-cut house jacket with title specific inner sleeve
• big support from the usual avian fans...
avian s 16th release is coming from alessandro cortini under the name skarn. best known for his work with trent reznor both in nine inch nails and how to destroy angels, the italian producer just recently made his debut on hospital productions with the hugely acclaimed * sonno* lp. his new project skarn sees cortini take a turn into more technoid driving soundscapes, which makes shifteds avian label the perfect fit for it. the ep features three tube driven noise workouts with a precise minimalism and a hypnotic drum pattern, which leads the way through the release.

borodin has come a long way since his first introduction into electronic music in 2001. thanks to his undeniable skills he has developed a unique style. borodin has been one of the most consistent producers around in recent years. melotherapy is proud to add to the family an astounding style and sound. each and every track will take you into borodins mind and soul. this ep is evidence that borodin has drawn upon all his years of experience to craft an accomplished debut record for melotherapy full of malformed drums, conspicuous hits and amazing breaks.

reissue of a 1986 italo-disco classic.
accept no imitations, this is a genuine reissue from the label who gave us this now-legendary italo maxi-single back in 1986. often discussed in hushed tones among italo and disco enthusiasts mirko galli s most successful release tapped into the british songwriting/pop dynamics with both tracks while retaining full focus on the dancefloor with heavily synthetic grooves that refuse to quit. -when i let you down- is a visage-style love story blessed with intricate melodic layers and big catchy vocals. meanwhile -boogie tonight- is all about the metallic arpeggio, a nagging hook and future-minded arrangement twists that foretold the drama of house music before it even happened. a serious document, this.

from the sun kissed shores of brazil and the wonderful starlit nights of the mareh festival comes a new label, mareh music. mareh festival was started by a small group of friends whos only aim was to escape the big city, take an amazing sound system to a remote and beautiful part of the country, and then party together with friends and great music. it has grown since into a week long annual event featuring international djs playing alongside talented residents, and still has the same commitment to real quality and fun. mareh music is born from the soundtrack to those parties, and is launched to mark the festivals tenth birthday. so you can expect to hear beach bar boogie, disco-tinged dance floor movers and deep electronic groovers.

hopeworks opened just under two years ago, in the heart of sheffields former industrial centre. this empty warehouse has since become the hedonistic epicentre of the citys vibrant all night clubbing scene as chief resident and director of hopeworks, lo shea has built the ethos of the space from the ground up. having hosted an enviable list of international guest artists as well as showcasing the best of tomorrows talent, hopeworks has become an essential melting pot for the cultural and musical future of a city whose electronic heritage has surpassed its industrial one. a platform to release the music inspired by the space and its loyal crowd, not to mention the artists who have contributed to its success, makes perfect sense. who better to take the helm of this debut voyage than lo shea himself… following his successful seaghdha series, liam continues to flesh out a distinctive sound that doesnt easily fit into genre divides, but which is informed and inspired by all those late nights. often functional, always perfectly weighted - his productions have - given the diverse & astonishing energy of the space that feeds them - gained support from djs and dancers the world over… this is 100% mixed in sheffield & believe us, hope, works.

the hot creations powerforce show no sign of slowing down as they get set to release ‘acid jump’ from new yorkers eskuche & nu sky. destroying dancefloors all summer at the hands of jamie jones, the title track is a high-energy hitter and the ultimate weapon for peak time with big, powerful builds yet packed with groove, standout vocals and futuristic synths taking you on a journey into space. on the b-side ‘the future’ follows suit with an extremely infectious bassline and trippy fx. this is a killer two track release not to be missed!

clear smokey marbled vinyl, written, produced, arranged and engineered by joseph longo iii, pal joey music aka earth people. new york finest joseph longo iii (aka pal joey / earth people) presents an excursions into deep & soulful house and electronica.

brownswood recordings and deep medi are proud to announce the release of swindles *walters call ep*.
with the title track *walters call*, swindle dives straight in at the deep end with sirens and footwork inspired drums, gradually building themes of energetic brass brilliance into the mix. seamlessly produced, this sets the ep off to a blazing start, introducing the influences of early 20th century chaotic jazz, which run throughout.

radiophonic folk in continual accelerando for geoffrey jones via the stockton & darlington railway composed by station master donald fraser & performed by members of steeleye span…teased from 75 state-of-the-art electronics & pulsing like a possessed mallard…mm buffer a headphone remmix on the dlr & donald fraser ghosts a version into the sidings…ticket pleads…ibm

fans of the first voyage sampler will be familiar with the sound of harvey sutherland and his ability to make synths sing. for those who arent, youre welcomed with opened arms to experience the joy of harvey sutherland through his new ep brothers. an exploration in all things that make harvey sutherland the wizard he is, brothers blurs the atmospheres surrounding boogie, house, jazz and funk. an outer space voyage for your mind, body and soul. pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl and packed into manila sleeves. early support from session victim, san soda, max graef and glenn astro.

following eomac’s debut album “spectre” on killekill, released earlier this year, here come remixes of the three most outstanding track sof the album. tommy four seven picked the title track spectre, taking away some of the dense texture of the original, speeding it up a bit and adding some straight-forward percussion to turn the original into a big anthem for the mellow moments on the dancefloor. lars stöwe aka anstam is using his anno stamm-alias to rip the distorted bassline of the grimey su riddim out and add some playful bassline variations and some serious 808 business to it to turn it into a peaktime banger with lots of chicago flavour. and do what they do best and turn shell of dark into a half-tempo stomper that after a while breaks up to a devastating weapon of distorted drums and melodies.

music is strongly linked to memory, sometimes just a simple note will trigger a deep feeling of nostalgia or emotion. the new homesick series was created by music enthusiasts living half a world away from their birthplaces. their concept is to play on memory, to re-edit and rework songs from the past into something which is timeless, tracks which feel fresh but remain true to the original.

towards distance - embarking upon a journey into the unknown, where only the journey is the reward – not the destination. a road trip into distance. towards the horizon. getting in motion and never standing still.
180 gram double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

vinyl only - soul of hex is the collaborative project of 4004 and sebastien vorhaus, two producers currently based in tijuana, mexico. together the pair issue its *lip reading ep* on mexico city-based cvmr imprint, offering a single original track alongside remixes from vin sol, ny*ak, and a rework from chicago house veteran larry heard (a.k.a. mr. fingers), which finds the time-tested talent digging a bit deeper into soul of hexs *lip reading*, placing a low-rolling groove beneath the tracks hi-fi percussion clicks and jazzy keyboards.

xosar established herself with an infectious live show, on display at regular appearances throughout the world, and with releases on labels like rush hour, creme organization and l.i.e.s.

emerging nyc label lost soul enterprises present hidden city, their third 12 inch release and first single-artist ep. these four tracks by brooklyn native j slusher, made in collaboration with his fellow artists in the boroughs thriving experimental techno scene, are dark, menacing excursions into after hours territory. his previous work as a noise artist under various monikers (opponents, privilege, unstable systems) informs a uniquely uncompromising take on club music. slusher takes a stripped-down, industrial approach to percussion and populates it with otherworldly vocal snippets and growling synths. the result is hypnotic, evoking the severe moods and disused spaces so vital to the secret nightlife of the city.

bm/cc/cws spectrum debuts the collaborative works of three new york gs: brendon moeller, clay wilson and oliver chapoy aka certain creatures. inspired by each others live performances at an industry of the machines party in may 14, brendon, clay and oliver re-convened for an impromptu recording session a week later. spectrum culls three serpentine heavy-weights from that session. each track warps modular meltdowns into aerobic feats of primed dj mayhem, mixing the visceral with the psychedelic for a twisted take on techno. *spectrum 1* peels queasy melodies off charburned, disintegrating toms that disappear into the howling vortex of *spectrum 2*. the third and final (for now) *spectrum* emission channels the most harrowing moments of the trios live performances - a deliberate, free-form exploration of technos widest fringes and wildest possibilities.

odd even is the new label project from andre kronert. created as a wide open space and blank canvas for friends and peers to release music that andre himself will include is his dj sets. odd even is a playground for both music and art, with each release receiving a full vinyl press and exclusive cover artwork.
001 is from the label boss himself and features the stripped, staccato sounds of the title track and the stealthy purring acid of isolation. the labels first remix selection sees andre look to argentina and two of the countries finest musical exports, jonas kopp and pfirter. both take terminus into tougher territory where kopp twists the piercing note of the original and pfirter assaults us with his blistering drum work.

imagine going to a club with damp leaves underfoot, raindrops falling gently from branches stretching high overhead, and all kinds of animal life creeping and flitting barely seen through the undergrowth. welcome to the soundworld desert sky creates on *rare consistence*, the a-side to this new ep on assemble music: a journey deep into a living, breathing rainforest. come for this endlessly rich and evocative take on minimal house soundscapes, but stay for the moment 7 minutes in when, with a wash of detroit pads, a shaft of brilliant sunlight penetrates the canopy, helping to illuminate the surroundings in all their complexity.

2014 repress! super music for super people. lucky you!the universe must love you dearly because you are about to experience the various artists series from the fantastic ursl records. this record is jam packed with only the best tracks from all-time - past, present and future! original hits from original stars! play this record at any party anytime and you will be the undisputed hero of the night, a true master of ceremony. simply place the needle to the record and watch as the boys and girls instantly transform into crazy party monsters, smiling from ear to ear, exploding with love and and funk on your dance floor. each one of these body-rocking ursl superhits have been played by super famous superstars on dance floors across the galaxy and throughout the entire dimension of time to devastating effect. so grab this red hot compilation of solid-gold chart-topping ursl superhits today. its guaranteed fresh to infinity and beyond, yeah!

fish go deep return with a double header of intense electronic house music. over a muscular rhythm track, turning stones builds layer upon layer of melody before a jagged synth riff knocks the track into another orbit altogether. the dub takes a different path, with a steady rhythmic pulse that allows plenty of space for the music to soar.

heeeeere is eddie ! red motorbike has been a handsome vehicle for eddie’s own, ever-essential output, alongside some specially selected collaborators here, the head honcho rides out again, with another extra fine duo of dubbed out edits. farmer god sees a high plains drifter out of his gourd on powerful peyote, strumming away and riding into the sunset. on the flip the touch is classic eddie business as a beautiful mid-tempo jam is expertly extended, with only the juiciest parts added to the blender a lot to love in a little package! pressed in hamburg. stamped personally by eddie in berlin. 300 copies only.

for this first installment of vibeline music we brought on board an industry veteran and top gun, the one and only john acquaviva along side spanish heavy hitters jordi castillo and paulo tella. to top it off, cassandria daiva brings you into her own musical universe with a bumpy, funky dancefloor pleaser.

supported by: nic fanciulli , mirco violi, mihalis safras, gruber & nuernberg, gavin herlihy, sebastian lutz, richie hawtin, d.diggler,..
one of the hottest greek commendations to the electronic music scene is mark spanoudakis aka kreon. someone may know him because of his releases on cecille, robsoul, below, resopal, be_chosen or freerange. but also with his companion lemos he has some stuff out there like on labels resopal red or be chosen. with his very versatile sound he achieved high rotation and made it into the playlists of international top acts & compilations. for his debut on plastic city he predicts a revolution...

as bass culture proudly reaches its 40th release, it gives us great pleasure to welcome back john jastszebski after he last turned out an ep for us back in 2012. releases for phonogramme and robsoul in the past two years have confirmed that he is a force to be reckoned with in the booming parisian house and techno scene. his approach on the would be back e.p fits in perfectly with the bass culture aesthetic, delivering tracks with a simple immediacy, always loaded with soul in just the right places, but never shirking the all-important groove. > would be back< s sturdy beat leads neatly up to a colourful burst of piano chords and rousing strings that make this into a perfect summer house cut. > fevrier< comes on with an entirely different season in mind, as mysterious and dubby tendrils of synths and samples unfurl around each other with a distinctly wintry mood. > my girl< meanwhile keeps the energy levels up with a stripped back, punchy beat, filling the space in the mix out with rousing pads that soothe and uplift.for a remix of > would be back<, we decided to turn to a long-time legend of the uk house scene, nail. his remix takes a more emotive approach to johns original, dropping in some playful synth lines and dreamy effects with stunning results. reaching across all seasons, situations and times of day and night, the would be back e.p delivers just the kind of versatile house music that sets our souls alight here at bass culture

following and expanding upon the line of thought put forward in her 2013 album syzygy, lucrecia dalt ends in a place familiar, yet noticeably different on her new ep. its two tracks, esotro and veta, continually defy expectation, haunting vocal ballads that trickle into clouds of white noise, but for an acquainted listener that wont surprise.

roberto bosco has selected in recent months kinys music, to better prepare his first 12 inch, consisting of four tracks, named *damaged memory*. the track *unknown* (a1) leads off the dance of the release on last drop records imprint. it is a proper exploration in an unknown sonic territory to most of the people, and also a difficult element to make out for those who are novice to the visionary component in the musical poetic of kiny. the track starts with rounds of recurring sirens, almost deafening, framed by dark and ghostly noises. something not easily identifiable, ambiguous and unknown, as the title itself says, is perceptible in its sound. all this helps to shape a bad presage that fades away into the mystery.

dense & pika return to hotflush with their first original material since last year s smash, colt . meanwhile they issued a chart-topping remix of paul woolford s erotic discourse with a signature bombast that carries over into the present klank ep. six tracks leave plenty of room for variety, however, from the toecap shuffle of the eponymous lead track to bad ink s melodic grand designs, through slacker s binary jack and the pared-down house groove that is slowhand , not to mention the aquatic depths explored by wandering hands , we see dense & pika s muscles at full flex.