this is an album by vocalist mayumi sonoda—a jazz vocalist who looked up to chris connor and made her debut at a us army camp at the age of 16—that was recorded with the help of kichiro sugino’s trio.

in celebration of their five-year anniversary, sol asylum is proud to present its fifteenth release on the label. this time around freerotation co-founder and modular synthesis master, steevio delivers a fresh cut of his distinctive modular sound. finishing off the package is a stellar artwork from his partner suzybee that is not only beautifully intricate but delivers an important message. “zephyr” presents steevio’s signature on the fly improvisational approach to creating music in real time with his complex modular set-up. each track presents a different mood of his infectious analogue shuffle, sophisticated melodic lines and ever evolving sequences that will transport the listener directly into the future.

introducing t-flex london based artist and visual designer. discovered when datassette dropped one of his wips at the null+void recordings launch party, there was an instant hook on his playful and intelligent sound. we’re super honoured to be able to give his productions their first official home and cut to vinyl. its a bold and exciting debut - showing of a flair for pairing deep sub-bass with quirky off kilter rhythms and grooves. this from someone whos embedded himself in londons musical world - avidly following whats going on and interpreting it with a fresh new take.

it must affect the brain in some way, unless its just the music that does it? all them lights flashing don’t do you any good either...

the hedgehog affair (ron wells & spencer thomas) present the third part of the legendary series of 90 s hardcore jungle techno, remastered and issued on sound entity records. cut & repressed in the uk as part of an ongoing project by the music preservation society to preserve old school classics and keep them available for future generations.

nach seiner digitalen debuet-ep bites & pieces folgt f. of audiotreats mit seinem debütalbum. nach 25 jahren als dj und producer für acts wie dendemann, joy denalane, slum village, oddisee, kev brown und der zusammenarbeit mit shuko für die -cookies & cream-serie auf jakarta und shukos for the love of it, ist er bereit für seine eigene instrumental lp auf shukos label. 90er jahre-flair mit dilla-swing und soul- & jazz-samples zeichnen seinen produktionsstil aus.

1998 classic feat method man, inspectah deck, kurupt, lord tariq, c.l. smooth, big punisher, heavy d, beenie man and many others!! slamming essential release

jazz-o-tech is proud to announce the second chapter of its limited edition vinyl release white gardenia: a format that combines deep tech electronic grooves with the mystic, intense and intricate atmospheres of jazz music.

2019 repress !! as one of the uks most hyped and anticipated new producers with his recent release love me like this already being one of the best tracks of 2009, 23 year old sam shepherd aka floating points has been busy in the studio crafting a warm and soulful blend of house and boogie. consisting of three new tracks the vacuum ep is a club friendly slice of upbeat summer madness. its title track vacuum boogie is already in heavy rotation on the playlists of benji b, mary anne hobbes and gillies peterson.

with this previously unreleased 1963 score for jindlich polaks ikarie xb-1, finders keepers present its third dedicated soundtrack by zdenek liska.

lisbon continues to thrive musically and violet is one of the city’s most active artists. paraíso is her natural habitat - she contributed to the first-ever record on the label and has remained in its inner circle.

love bite compiles the efforts of a cadre of talented djs-cum-producers from across the globe for a selection of 4 songs each tailored for before, during and after peak time at your pool party or discotheque.

when your needle hits the groove on this classic 1972 slab of surf-funk you will have a oh yeah! moment. sampled by one of the uks biggest djs and producers and propelled into the charts this one will have you rockafella skanking around your frontroom in no time. an essential 45 to have in your stash, an instant party starter for sure. reissued here in its original form on the music merchant label and backed with its original 72 b-side you ve got the love to make me over - a lovely piece of danceable and breezy soul of the northern persuasion. all in all, a dope little reissue for all you 45 fiends out there, remastered from the original sources and fully legit. essential business.

four starry-eyed deep house tracks

naeth makes his debut on new irish label move slow records following an ep release on memphis label future everything in 2017. the dublin-based producer wears his 90s and early 2000s influences on his sleeve and has delivered something truly special with this two-track house ep that journeys into breaks. produced in the middle of a rare irish heatwave, the title track poolhall lovers brims with the optimism of school day summers, while the b-side its my job veers into the more sombre side of this promising young producers talents. the release is accompanied by artwork and a series of animations by mason london (former boiler room art director).

this release takes you on a airy ride and will have you floating on bass. the sexy minimalistic vocals and jazzy elements add an organic sauce to the tracks that tastes very good. futuristic disco at its best.

without fullcover, an essential 2 x 12- overview of some of the legendary frankie knuckles trax classics.
what else needs to be said? one of the godfathers of our scene, a true classic himself, frankie behind the wheels or behind the boards was simply top shelf all the way down the line. a real original whose influence and touch can still be felt today.

limited pressing - only 500 copies. miles away records / acid jazz is proud to present its first record the 1975 classic patience by rokk. heavily influenced by gil scott-heron’s the bottle it is a cult dance floor anthem.

the crew at its best: raw, pure house rhythm jams recorded live to tape while touring out there in 2018

limited remastered official reissue of a boogie masterclass from 1983, mixed by the legendary morales and muzibai (m & m productions), this grabs you from the off with its super-funky bassline, tight double handclaps and compulsive cowbells before andrea stone’s dreamy falsetto vocals jab funk shaped holes all over the heady groove. flip over for the mind-blowingly tasty full dub mix including full intros and reprise (for some reasons unavailable on the original and promo releases), a big favourite of many in-the-know disco djs and hugely in-demand since being one of the standouts on dimitri from paris nightdubbin compilation.

the supermen lovers is the moniker of disco don guillaume atlan who mixes up hisformally trained musical skills with real club clout. he is an experienced artist with a weighty catalogue of eps and albums (the fourth is due this year). clock sucker ep is inspired by “wet electro funk” from the eighties. this is expressive and emotive disco funk at its very best

strooms valentine special for 2019. lovely electro / wave from venice, italy (1981-1984)

limited edition. no repress

with mel15 - melodies international is honoured to bring forward its latest disco 12inch reissue single and another youre a melody peak time classic: shahid wheeler - just one dance before you go

5 lp - remastered and issued on sound entity records. cut & repressed in the uk

following on from the last dext limited release by otik & dead mans chest we’re kicking off 2019 in fine style with another limited 10” vinyl cut with the same ethos as the previous release’s , 1 rave banger with a killer remix on the flipside. this time we have invited glasgow s party starter and long-time label supporter nightwave to join the crew and it seems like she has been here all along. psychic tonic is exactly what we are all about rolling breakbeats and thunderous kick drums and is the perfect addition to the dext ltd series. and if that s not enough, another of our favourites jerome hill (super rhythm trax) comes along for the ride, and flips it totally on its head on the remix

the release starts off with wolfhart, a stripped back groove and exquisitely delayed elements will sure get things going.
next up is ording, named after a city in northeast germany, its dubbed infused chords will take you on an expansive mind trip.
on b side, tschi comes in with some playful hi hats and other wordly sounds that will satisfy the most discerning palates. to round of the ep we get a rework from the master steve o sullivan, which needless to say, needs no introduction.

the swiss kumquat label counts on its discography with most referential artists from argentina. this time is an honor to edit a mystical collective. pioneers of techno sounds in buenos aires, a group of resident djs and producers that in year ‘94 performed with analogic equipment and started first raves and afterhours throughout the country. so it was born urban groove aggrupation during the rave explosion of the 90’s.

jacks house makes its first move of 2019 with a third volume of various artist shenanigans pivoting around the crisp minimal house formula that has kept the label on track and in record bags thus far. rich nxt is feeling tracky and subtly spaced out on the heads down dubble, while politics of dancing comes correct with an insistent roller that finds its groove and stays there. julenns good company is a crafty, shuffling workout laden with deep chord pulses, and legit trips djedai- takes things in a freakier turn that should resonate perfectly with the after hours crowd.

apollonia music unveils its latest release, which comes straight out of dan ghenacia s lab. the fresh new ep is amusingly titled the egg after his son, who was born just a few months ago, and sees dan bringing together three productions with different styles and flavours, each with an egg-related track name. it s been a while since monsieur ghenacia appeared on apollonia s label, but this ep is definitely worth the wait... on side a it s o&#776,,,, la coque (boiled egg), aptly-titled with its aquatic low end percolating and bubbling away. quirky effects keep things interesting throughout, adding depth and movement... then we get a killer riff which lifts the vibes higher. once that disappears a mysterious set of chimes arises from the deep adding a mystical feel to the track before it continues on with its bubbly groove. flip the record over and side b kicks off with mykonos huevos , which boasts hard-hitting percussion and a sublime b-line designed to get those hips moving with a sensual rhythm. the insistent, dramatic atmosphere is relentless and this is one of those cuts that will captivate the dance floor when it s dropped. lastly, we have sunny side up which rounds off the ep nicely, bringing that sunday after hours vibe you ll find at dan s party godeep. this one has a heady vibe with a hypnotic main riff and secondary piano riff that complements it perfectly. the beats are crisp, the low end warm and soothing which, combined with progressively trippy atmospherics, envelopes you and transports you to a better place, way beyond the stars. ... and there it is, a thoroughly eggscelent ep from dan ghenacia, courtesy of apollonia music

the hoodna orchestra is a 12 member orchestra who studies and investigates the african origins of western popular music. the orchestra was formed in 2012, in the south side of tel aviv, by a group of musicians, and it functions as a collective and a record label. hoodna s musical director is the guitarist and composer ilan smilan. the cultural and musical environment that surrounds the group has a great effect on its creative process. exposure to ethiopian , eritrean and arabic musical traditions, coupled with an ongoing study and exploration of different jazz styles, creates a unique blend which has made the hoodna orchestra one of the most appreciated and sought-after live shows in israel.

wonder why is the highlight from llorca s greatly overlooked the garden album on membran records. with its curtis mayfield inspired vocals, live strings and 70 s guitars, it has all the ingredients of a classic song. who better to ask as a remixer than hot toddy from crazy p. he raised the tempo and energy and really made it his own. on the b-side, 2 edits of the original track from fred everything, using only the original stems, working the effects and sonics as well as extending the track both in original and instrumental forms.

quartz rec kicks off the new year with >a man lost in time< by fragmentor. the italian, japan-based producer is a resident at mind off, tokyo, and recently started his own imprint follow the flow with a jonas kopp ep for which he delivered a stunning remix. here, he delivers two thumping acid tracks: >a man lost in time< comes first, bleeps and hisses unraveling on a booming kick, followed by >blowtorch< with its escalating frenzied acid lines on the b side. >synthetic rain< the ambient cut closing this ep illustrates even more that fragmentor is a master in creating slowly building atmospheres full of twists and eerie sounds and a producer to watch for. >a man lost in time< will be released on grey vinyl limited to 200 copies on january 21st 2019.

its tempting to think that the opening of schloss02, which features the sound of track racing behind a cavernous broken kick, has some connection with the fact that dj/producer karima f runs schloss out of a disused porsche repair shop with contemporary artist ida ekblad. but then you might start to wonder about other details, like whether her production is influenced by a teenage effort to fit in with the cool kids by playing the violin (it isnt). the three songs on the debut 12- of oslo mainstay karima f take off in their own direction, tripping through bleeps and metallic riffs on the way to something more ethereal.

celebrating 25 years of skunk anansie with this limited orange triple lp plus bonus 7 inch (one-sided), booklet, 2 posters and photo print in a collectors box.

celebrating 25 years of skunk anansie with this triple vinyl release.

more from the big shot archives.

mac-talla nan creag is channeling ancient rites, the mysteries of the scottish landscape and its elements through technologies both old and new for your listening pleasure.

schwarzes vinyl (180g) / cover auf dickem karton / download-code (mp3, 320kbit/s), incl. 4c einleger / lyricsheet / label-sticker)

original blues masterpieces, hand picked and curated in collaboration with the rolling stones. the double vinyl is housed in a gatefold sleeve.

brussels, monday 1 am. capital of a united europe, its inhabitants separated by cultural spheres along lingual lines. yet, in the back of a dimly lit pub they encounter one another surrounded by nocturnal buzz and the smell of skimpy beer. the night is a place where poets, authors and musicians dwell, in an attempt to leave everyday reality behind in favor of a universal nowhere in particular.

matéria exótica, exotic matter in english, in physics, is described as special because it can bend spacetime in a way that time slows down. this is the energy the label wants people to have with its music. for the first record, el_txef_a delivers a 2 track side full of emotion and -martian- sounds as he often calls it. a basque producer who stands for a specific and complex sound signature, in his discography we find releases on labels like “permanent vacation”, “mule electronic” or “hypercolour”,he has as well released two long play albums “slow dancing in a burning room ( 2012 )” and “we walked home together ( 2014 )” aitor etxebarria is the man behind this mystic artist from bilbao “el_txef_a” american born, berlin based snad, who has labels like smallville or minibar in his repertoire was the chosen one to remix the main track, blue boat, and give it a dancefloor touch-

ode is back with two minimal weapons, loyal to its dna. vinyl only!

repress! for its eighth release, berg audio is proud to present >directions<, a various artists featuring pioneers as well as some of the most talented producers from the new generation. the incredible eight tracks compilation is accompanied by juli jahs stunning reinterpretation of polands >hotel forum< located in krakow. 2x12”- 180g, gatefold - a must-have item for any vinyl collectors!

melting grooves by berlin based huerta

“the final sickness”, originally released in 1993, is another the mover masterpiece and its ten tracks transmit a crunchy thick and cold tone. edging to a rather industrial side of the techno spectrum, the pcp-spirit is carried throughout the release. every piece plunges to the bottom of darkest depths without remorse, leaving no space for the mild-mannered music lover. an eerie blend of hefty, yet intellectual 909 beats and chewy analog synths unite this collection of gems. haunting sequences, spooky effects and tough drums create an extraordinary venture for your deepest senses! if you’ve been into productions by the mover and planet core productions, you may just experience the pinnacle of his intensity with the final sickness. it can’t get more pcp than that!

remastered reissue

limited repress! coming in hot after the second release, maher daniels the other side is set to release its 3rd cut. yet another 2 originals with one featuring chicago artist and spy bar front man dino gardiakos. one drop and fallen through are both super powerful and hypnotic dance floor tunes which are sure to turn heads all over the world. in fine form as always, maher has reached out to some of the finest talent for remix duties, one drop and fallen through come fitted perfectly with renditions from romanian heavy weights priku and sepp. both remixes really take the originals to new forms and shapes making this package a complete selectors choice for forward thinking music. amazing artwork and 180g vinyl.

ukraine’s minimal hypnotist silat beksi now prepares to make his signature mark on his label modeight with the aptly titled “on my own” ep. this is his first solo contribution to the label, having initially christened its opening with the heady, breakbeat infused stylings of the “inception” ep. the result of a collaborative effort alongside heidelberg producer durrrred. modeight’s discography already boasts a roster of producers who are pushing boundaries in the minimal field, with romania’s rqz and dragutesku, germany’s durrrred and “methylat” duo virkut & amin ravelle’s combined output constituting a powerful sonic statement for modeight. silat himself continues to delve deep into his extensive musical influences, showing no signs of slowing his creative output as the talent prepares to release more music on welsh imprint curtea veche and milan label hashplant. this ep sees silat in his element as he laces nuanced rhythms on top of funky bassline riffs and hazy electronic artefacts, cementing himself once again as a unique and characteristically engaging artist.