more uber-rare soul & funk mined from the deepest, darkest corners of the tk disco vaults all the way down there in miami!

hailing from the rank depths of sf bay area back-alleys and only the grittiest of rundown nightclubs and dive bars, a taste of dj milanesa especials sleazy magic is finally here for the world to behold. fellow yay area freak and veteran fan of all things slightly askew for the dance floor, dave aju, managed to get dj milanesa onboard in the studio for this nasty ass jam of the highest/lowest order. chili dog surely finds its inspiration in the classic dance mania cannon of raw shit-talking party-rocking house trax, but ajus unique knob twists and turns here and there on co-production steers it clear into 2015 - the first wildly oversexed dance move anthem of the year is here, and hopefully only the first of many: if youre hungry double up, everybodys

following the success of the first three releases, polish imprint transatlantyk is back with more playful dance floor jams. this brand new offering showcases the unusual production talent of a well known polish hip-hop beatmaker lukasz maszczynski who until now was best known for serving fat beats for best underground rappers under his kixnare alias, under which he also released 3 solo albums on the polish u know me imprint. his new alter ego - universo - is dedicated to deep and raw house-oriented music, leaving soft, r&b infused electronic jams and raw sample-heavy beats behind. the ep opener amazones fuses rolling bass and synths with heavy drums and mind enhancing soundscapes, creating beautiful late night jam. chrome takes its sounds and inspirations out of chicago house playbook and works them to great effect. yebo is the perfect peak-time banger. its rolling, irresistible groove and chords are reminiscent of motor city drum ensemble s finest moments. fat, fresh and funky! closing the ep is sus , a deep ambient track with liquid-like synths pouring bits of melancholy on top of delicate drums. all four tracks have been road-tested by the transatantyk family and will be the source of endless fun for you and the dancers on the floor. ahoj!

another fine example of funky-soul at its very best. while the a-side is highly regarded within the northern soul scene, the b-side is the tune why funk 45 collectors are after this beauty. bot sides were recorded in the early 1970s and pressed on a small press run on 45rpm single. original copies are nowadays very hard to find and due to the outstanding quality sought after by record collectors worldwide.

** vinyl only ** 180 gr pressing
after norm talleys ep back in 2013, its a pleasure to welcome again another artist from the d, gari romalis. releasing on labels like rawax, bosconi, on the * disorient ep* gari delivers a versatile record from house to techno, exuding a warm and eclectic vibe designed for the dance floor.

cymasonic s offshoot vinyl-only label returns with the enigmatic argentinian artist fede zerdan contributing to cymawax s second outing. originally from tucumán, but currently living in barcelona, zerdan has established himself as a member of the discos paradiso crew. it s always the heads-down types that are the ones to watch out for and zerdan exemplifies letting the music do the talking. so what is he saying with the low boost ep? techno is unrivaled when it s at its most deep and immersive. a must have … this techno artifact was meant for wax.

prodigious underground nyc producer larry josephs sparque project turned in a handful of classic 12inchs for west end records & lets go dancing is probably the most well known of all of them. all the hallmarks of classic west end are here, the futuristic production (1981!) soulful vocals & killer arrangements all combine with francois kevorkian & larry levans legendary mixing desk skills to give us this bonafide garage classic that rocked dance floors from nyc to chicago on its release & still packs a punch today! this record is all about having fun, partying & losing yourself in the music, an essential classic that has stood the test of time for the last 30+ years & is now available again, remastered & repressed for 2015 in conjunction with west end records, nyc.

more ultra rare disco-soul from the sunshine state! phillip wright only dropped 1 45 single under his own name on tk discos tiny dash label in 1976. long sought after & coveted by lovers of rare disco & modern soul *keep her happy* has never been reissued in its original 45 format, until now! often fetching around the $200 mark for a used copy this sublime slice of funk deserves to be heard by a wider audience, sadly phillip never achieved the commercial success of his sister betty but perhaps now this obscure single of his will make people hit the dancefloor in 2015! repressed, remastered & re-released in its original dinner 45 rpm format with all original dash records artwork intact in conjunction with joe stone / tk disco, miami fl.

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

kretsen is a new swedish label dedicated to the underground sounds of the nordic elfs and its city siblings. it might be raw, undefined, distorted, dusted or just plain sweaty house and techno, but it will move you. the first release is from the duo svida that have had a few successful releases out on samuel l sessions imprint klap klap records. now they are back with three different tracks that will cater for an evening of city funadelica.

tuskegee music was launched in may of 2014 by seth troxler and the martinez brothers. as a label of cultural heritage the intention is to package up 90s-minded 12inchs that reach into the heart of paradise garage and shed a light on a fertile period of influence in dance musics history. now - a year on from its inception - seth offers up just back a brooding 2-track ep that demonstrates perfectly his ability to control tension to rapturous effect and finally satisfies the vehement anticipation bubbling between his peers with whats set to be seths biggest and most important record to date.

the title track is a monstrous cut designed to get floors sweaty. with its futuristic synth smears, blasts of white noise and slick rubbery beats it is impossible to ignore. full of atmosphere and some ghoulish voices, it s a fine affair from this italian master. the malandra jr remix is even more tense, with industrial machine sounds zipping and fizzing about in a progressive groove, whilst martin patino deconstructs the whole thing and re-builds it as a jazzy minimal affair with sick chords, smears of colourful light and plenty of charisma. lastly, eddy romero & frink go for a dark, dubby, stripped back number that will please the real heads out there.

lvrvnl003 is the heart of the levitium records vinyl trilogy in 2015. as its predecessors it is full of cultural references. the groovy tech house tracks include two traditional prayers to different gods. sponsored by the ministry of culture of ecuador.

its release time for house is ok! frankfurt based label waited a bit longer than usual for its co-owner marko pelaic aka homeboy to come up with new sounds so it doesnt really surprise theyve decided to let him take over this, one man reign ep, first of that sort for this etiquette. kaprije is not only news for the label but homeboy himself in a way he defined it as writing a new chapter, stepping away from traditional house music, exploring more of the experimental and modern sounds a direction hes interested in continuing.

its not a simple thing to write about your own tunes. your concept is innate, the music itself is in your mind and comes out as a natural flow, talking about it is a different thing. this time i wanted to come up with something different for my new ep on vakant. something unexpected for the ones who know cesare vs disorders sound.

dan farserelli releases the runnings thoughts ep, his first solo outing on the fuse london imprint. running thoughts kicks things off with a sub-aquatic joy ride of deep and twisted beats, shards of static sound puncturing through to lend the track an otherworldly feel. another day toughens things up with a booming kick and more focused dance-floor sensibility whilst the eps vinyl only track lost inside injects a sense of melancholia with its eerie pad imbuing the groove with a trippy edge

anonymous is a regular tune in chris liebings sets across the world since summer 2014. the track has been selected by rebekah on her mind sets compilation on clr. anonymous is a subtle groove driven techno tune designed for the dancefloor. on the flip side of clr087 emerson takes us on a cinematic journey with his very own too many people talking (not enough information). a mesmerizing ambient tune that invites us to get into emersons universe. anonymous ep by emerson is surely one clr release not to be missed. its big! (chris liebings words)

californian modular synthesizer and audio equipment producter tiptop audio is proud to introduce a new project for 2015: tiptop audio records. in the recent years musical productions have seen a remarkable return to the use of hardware through analog synthesizers and digital control interfaces. this trend has proven so strong that it prompted a rebirth of modular synths in a new format (eurorack). tiptop audio has made a name producing sophisticated but easy to use modules, designed to form a complete system that is especially effective for dance-oriented productions and live sets. tiptop audio records selected for its first issue some of the most groundbreaking artists using such systems, to present a range of artists who, through their tracks, explore the landscape of dance music in a very fresh perspective. these are the artists who inspire the tiptop team to make more innovative devices, which in turn make new music (a nice feedback loop).

fantasma, the latest project of south african innovator and creative pioneer spoek mathambo, is a five-man collective which weaves together electronica, hip-hop, traditional zulu maskandi music, shangaan electro, south african house, psych-rock and punk to form a unique, original and fresh hybrid. the godfather of bacardi house, producer dj spoko joins with former machineri guitarist andré geld- enhuys, drummer michael buchanan and maskandi multi-instrumentist bhekisenzo cele to complete the line up. fused by spoek mathambos futurist vision, fantasma pulls inspiration from all corners of south africa: the sounds and spirits of townships and cities as well as the rural countryside. it is diverse not only in its membership but also in its forward-looking music. the 2x12 inch vinyl includes 2 bonus tracks and download code.

the edits that started it all, finally available on lateshift. favourited by the likes of joey negro and fingerman - includes stonking disco tech bonus beats.

ltd warehouse found! systematic recordings celebrates its tenth anniversary and decided to release only special vinyl pressings during this year. the already second part of marc romboys series is therefor also a collectors item and comes along in form of a solid white vinyl. both tracks, the melodic simi and the tracky bylgja have been featured at romboys and bodzins buzz causing be-at-tv show at village underground in london last december!

the new series of 030, come out with its first release seeing as the protagonist the label owner, micol danieli, along with a collaboration with anb, and a contribution by lakker. dark sounds expressing an experimental concept in the first part, while employing soft melodies on the other side, so as to balance against a trip in a kind of labyrinth. creating a symmetry between them.

early support by luke slater, rodhad, dustin zahn, alan fitzpatrick, etapp kyle, gary beck, karotte, cari lekebusch, roman lindau, bas mooy, joel mull, dj deep, pfirter and many more! par grindvik, andre kronert, nx1, a&s, the persuader! after the huge first release on the label by head honcho andre kronert odd even comes up with the next amazing release. this time its vol 1. of a huge compilation series done by friends of the label. its all about diffused light! outstanding coverprint, shrinked and dj friendly 140g pressing. mastering and cut by cgb at dubplates and mastering.

i am very happy and excited to present the new ep by claudia anderson on singular rec., its her second release on the label and its a real pleasure. she cooked a really varied record once again, liquid forms takes place on a1 and its real voodoo here, the effect of this track is very unique, it’s space and deep, surrounded by many little effects that give such a special result, then comes neutral state, a timeless dub & house feeling, very loopy, that reminded me some stl cuts. be one opens the b… i ve been really sensible to its very sexy percussions play and delayed lead, it transports literally during all the length, its very high quality. to end properly this ep, claudia did a superb ambient cut, everybody knows i love ambient and so here i ve been charmed… its a deep, noisy atmospheric track that close the all perfectly, with simple little percussions that come and go, just what it takes… its a confirmation of all the good i thought about claudias talent, a very subtle, deep and charming record, and i hope you will like it as much as i do! marcelus.

after receiving high praise for tracks under his lockertmatik-moniker on marcel dettmanns mdr label, kryptic universe is back on track with his second ep for shtum. and its a return in full glory with kryptic universe doing his future jazz thing like nobody else can do.

parages music presents their 8th release. on the a side there is a track by honesty, german dj-producer, half of slope music, signed on cabinet records and sonar kollektiv. he delivers for parages a big house track, full of warm chords, strong claps and a moving bassline. better drop this one at peak time ! the remix is done by the one and only moonstarr, broken beat pioneer and classy remixer. a man who knows everything about detroit techno, hiphop and bossa. moonstarr chop honestys track into a fast groovy tune, bassline and chords are losing control! on the b side its adjowas tune orient. the man is producing a lot recenlty, signed on freerange, dont be afraid and happy skull. this track is made live with vintage gear and is tape recorded. orient is a boogie electro bomb, super vintage synths, maximum groove bassline, and dusty reverb. a must have.the remixer on this side is basic soul unit, not necessary to introduce this one. top producer, dj and remixer. it is his 2nd appearance on parages. bsu switches adjowa’s track into a dub affair, basement feel, 808, masterclasstune.

with >danke icke ep< by rodden von ast, you get another highlight from the resopal-schallware label. the 12 contains four tracks from the müritz based producer featuring goosebumps-inducing vocals. due to the constant variation of the grooves danke icke ep opens up every time in a new manner. this is thoughtful, contemplative minimalism in its most organically-structured form and displays the colorful musical palette of rodden von ast.

rough and hypnotic techno tracks for the floor. early support comes from len faki, adam beyer, laurent garnier, alan fitzpatrick etc. . berlin based label, crossing, has its sights focussed firmly on the dancefloor. crossing 004 again sees label boss avion step up to the plate to deliver two tantalising techno slices. crossing 004 sees the label welcome its first ever remixer onboard as “era“ is placed confidently in the hands of thomas hessler. the berlin native takes the rough and noisy sounds of “era“ and switches them up to create a warm pulsating rework, powered by his blistering drum work.

one of the godfathers of chicago house jesse saunders originally composed and released this proto house classic in 1984. its initial release was on jesses own seminal jes say records before later being re released on trax in the 90s. all 4 original mixes have been re mastered and are re released in conjunction with the trax rights holders

record store day exclusive 1000 pressing worldwide. 2 x 12 inch yellow vinyl in individually numbered black foil block gatefold sleeve includes full track download as wav & mp3 & bonus dj mix.

after a very techno first release, unanim returns with another approach of the genre. it is herodot who delivers two very different tracks for his duo ep.
silent record rules the first side of this vinyl and its a monster. the rolling bassline and the powerful percussion are backed by tripping background noises. you cand also hear french experimentalist duo radiomentalle and david toops distorted voice. this one is definitely not silent and 100% destined for the dancefloor.
on a more subtle note side b features tul which is not as * loud* and a bit tool-ish. lurking sounds populate the background and the shakers provide a percussive feeling throughout the track. techno hasnt left the building !

bright sounds marks its fourth release by unearthing a hidden late-nineties techno gem: having been a long term fixture of kennedy smith s record bag, the bright sounds label owner leapt at the opportunity to reissue swedish producer henrik johansson s 1997 plug research ep as smyglyssna. carrying all the hallmarks of the dense, cerebral techno that has established the bright sounds catalogue so far, the reappearance of the dold ep on the label makes perfect sense as it continues to cement its place among the most exciting techno labels to emerge in the past 18 months. vinyl only release

its mildly comical, that tim wagner and amy douglas, two former long islanders would choose sunrise hwy (former sunrise highway) as the name for their venture, but one listen to the music, and its clear as to why they chose such a lofty and expansive name. sunrise hwy is atmospheric, sophisticated, broad, and most importantly a return to the song as king.

since then thyladomid has been an inherent part of diynamic, with new release information regular appearances on international label showcases, its own festivals as well as with multiple successful releases on the label and its sub-imprint 2diy4, including highly acclaimed collaborations with adriatique.

one of londons most vital parties, continues its growth as a label with the next vinyl instalment after the highly sought after hot ep series, unearthing new global talent, world series lp01. we see a continued, unique blend of house, ballroom, grime and techno influences that are a staple for all emerging artists on the label. limited edition of 200 numbered copies on transparent vinyl.

lht 009 is here with the second installment of jamie blancos unknown reason as the a side, the original mix which creates a moment of late night drama for dancers, fx mchn makes a welcome return with his trademark dark eerie sound, rolling mutating crispy beats and weird vocal samples, then its a newcomer to lht, old friend of the label dan clark as in his late night audio production guise utilises the vocal skills of a local hackney girl and adds them to a proper shuffling beat and super deep bassline, and finally mainstay facade brings us one of his best pieces of work yet with a stunning slow analogue house workout that goes way deep with added dub delay fx warm chords and arpeggiating bassline

a deep groove that evolves thanks to electronic & indie influences, while keeping techno as its main element.

in the last few years, im a clichés edit service has established itself as constant source of quality edits for djs and music lovers. the concept is very simple. every two weeks or so, the label shares with the world an edit made by artists from its roster or producers it like

our first release for 2015 comes from chicagoan, area. his previous releases on various labels including his own, kimochi, show a producer who spans many genres while maintaining a particular aesthetic. this untethered approach has lead to *one less me* — one of his most moving records to date. area has melded elements from bass music, industrial, electroacoustic, spoken-word and techno into 3 tracks that distill their influences into something greater than the sum of its parts.

the second wrltd vinyl is from the collaboration between wunderblock and michael chernev a.k.a arcuation. the ep starts with the amazing remix from darren roberts a.k.a. deepbass. it presents his unique dark hypnotic sound combined with the effective driven techno groove. samuele costa a.k.a. scam. delivers the second remix, which is also dark and atmospheric with some propulsive jacking dubbed out drums. on the b-side, there are 2 remixes from wunderblock: mikroplexmix, with its mesmerising swirling atmosphere and punching rhythm, and more relaxing, deep and spaced-out remix with co-production of vladimir kochenov a.k.a. acrob, also the member of wunderblock crew.

after their stunning 2014 debut ep i.d., shadow movement, created by music producers raphael bartel and raul monteiro, return to the scene with their second single whales released by the label d.o.c. created by acclaimed producer gui boratto. whales was announced at ade (amsterdam dance event) on 2014 and has been long expected by music lovers. the new ep has two tracks: whales part one and its progression whales part two and is released on vinyl, in a limited edition. it will be the fourth release from the label d.o.c., the ep brings all the darkness and deep harmonies with a melodic touch the duo is known for, its an exciting step for the project and the label alike

ghostminers 2 is the follow up ep to wilsons debut album, ghostminers. its an acid techno four-tracker which continues to dwell on all those who have worked and lived underground.

its been a year since the first release on omena was out. a year of many adventures, sun filled mornings, hazy afternoons and silent nights. to mark the occasion of our one year anniversary we ve invited hnny back for a second release on the label. there s no need to describe what s on this record. we know you re going to like it

delft revisits its very first release for two fresh remixes of delft 00x cuts from label regulars alden tyrell and matrixxman. tyrell sets about making la-4a s invader into an even heavier dancefloor beast, while matrixxman heighten s america kid s sinister side to hypnotic effect. also included are the original mix of invader, which turned the first release into a highly-sought secret weapon for djs including optimo, mike servito, erol alkan and bicep, as well as a synthapella of america kid. ,

we are happy to introduce deeper meaning s 5th project on the typical for our label 12 vinyl record format. this time its a selection of 4 tracks by various artists with whom we had been connected musically for a long time. with some of them we ve been releasing music on our digital label etoka records ever since 2009. both sides representing the very best of our label s sound vision. although the tracks are produced by a number of artists and each one of them is showing his own musical individuality, every composition applies perfectly into one immaculate deep release. compliments to anton lanski, adverb, warmth, federsen, for shaping up this project.

m a n i k returns to ovum with in walks bourbon! a long-standing veteran of josh winks ovum imprint, the in walks bourbon ep marks maniks fifth offering to the label and maintains the high quality weve come to expect from an artist who is comfortably at the top of his game right now. the ep consists of a trio of raw, chunky, house-influenced cuts which show m a n i k diving back in to the underground sounds of his new york roots with a taste of chicago. the a side track wink kd lures the listener in with its catchy groove and hypnotic vocal sample.

after 4 years of working in the studio move d and dj jus-ed pay tribute to the genre acid with there first ever co-produced release. this 2x12 ep contains the long play of the hit single it s a struggle.

another west-end sure-shot! this sublime piece of early electronic boogie has always worn its classic badge with a relaxed sense of pride since its release in 1982, perhaps its the languid synthed out groove supplied by studio maestros nick martinelli & david todd or brenda taylors sublime vocals reminding us all that the game of love is always a 2 way street that are to blame?

brian mcnasby aka heights, and rob paine aka worship, are bringing their track, teach dem dub, back home to worship recordings. the dub version of the track was originally released on the portland based label zamzam sounds on 45 vinyl, and it immediately sold out. teach dem dub will be released both digitally and on vinyl by worship, and packaged with three new interpretations of the single. since its release back in january 2014, the single gained a plethora of notoriety and was reviewed on mixmag.com in the month of march. mixmag scored the track a 9 out of 10 and commended heights + worship on constructing a piece of deepness that hasnt been heard in ages.