featuring members of the sugarman 3, charles bradley & the extraordinaires, & the roots

house music at its best

for its second release houseum records link up with ricky razu, whose renowned talents have quickly garnered him a great deal of attention within the global house scene. the belgian reveals “cycles”, a debut solo ep built to warm the body as the winter season approaches thanks to the four tracks pulsing with luminous and captivating beats.

wolfskuil for its next instalment welcomes ambivalent and physical therapys new collaborative project pta. ambivalent (kevin mchugh) has been a force for good techno for over a decade and his extensive discography includes appearances on cocoon, hotflush, kompakt and ovum. physical therapy (daniel fisher) is allergy season label head and resident at nycs nowadays. he has released on labels including delft, liberation technologies and unknown to the unknown.

eternity and a day. in the early nineties automation were the masters of uk rave. 27 years later its about time to refresh one of their finest moments. extended original version comes with three stunning remixes.

vinyl only, 180g, hand drawn, hand stamped (with his own number). michel degen presents the new vinyl only label: >sanguina records.< the cover is hand drawn and every vinyl are hand stamped with his own number, so every record is unique, additional the vinyls are 180g. of course, a vision like this must be matched with music of equal calibre. for the swiss imprints debut, we have organize an impressive v/a featuring the productions of kepler., and.re, michel degen, mikhu, and drea. the v/a beginn with the side a1, the hypnotic >quiet storm< by and.re and michel degen. its a thought-provoking track with gorgeous melodies and slow, swingy romanian vibes. key-led tensions ebb and flow in this multi-layered cut, as each element effortlessly drives the track forward. with a kick that comes and goes, it becomes impossible not to get swept up in the tracks mind-melting loops. on the a2 is mikhus >sorry<, a groovier affair, with a teasing, wistful vocal. the tracks emotive effect is reminiscent of when patagonia’s >chi ci pensa< tugged at our heartstrings, but with a more melancholic flavour, fitting for the winter months. flip it over to the b2, where kepler. indulges his signature punchy flavour in >elp<. zappy hats and full bodied kicks intoxicate in this techier number. rounding off the four-tracker, is drea with >timestein<: a clubby body-mover, with a deep bass and hallucinogenic vocal. all four tracks move beyond the functional, offering listeners an intense journey that is perfect for dancefloor debauchery.

yeah its a floorshakin where you at

lisbon based light channel recordings presents its second number, the debut ep for dj synthesizer.

amazing minimalism grooves! kayf is very pleased to publish its first ever vinyl release. this very special 3 track ep is produced by the labels founder artur nikolaev. the a-side track, sex under the sun, takes us on a sensual sojourn building from basic, elementary acid stabs and fractured beats that gradually fire up into a punchy, funked-up dance floor stomper. break showcases nikolaevs infectious production style, with complex broken beat patterns licking and stabbing through an uplifting, tropical baseline. completing the b-side coupling, sex under the moon is forged from similar production style as with the first two tracks, but is more intimate and increases both in intensity and tension, prolonging a climactic build-up which really hits the spot.

authors of the 4th release of the mosaique label are the project savage ground, known for its works on lux rec, pinkman broken dreams and enfant terrible. the project hides two people, daniele cosmo (owner of lux rec) and cco (who s already participated in the first v/a universe). in not is a mixture of synth wave, analog distortion, experimental dance electronic music and vocals. the ep contains 4 tracks that divided the two sides of the plate into two different moods. this is a vinyl release without digital sales and repress. limited edition, vinyl only, a&b sides 33rpm.

its been five beautiful melodic years since the creation of french label hungry music, by worakls, nto, and joachim pastor. in order to celebrate this anniversary, the three artists prepared the very anticipated, first ever vinyl release of the french imprint. the three label creators will present one vinyl each, offering a selection of six of their best hungry music releases since the beginning.it s been five beautiful melodic years since the creation of french label hungry music, by worakls, n to, and joachim pastor. in order to celebrate this anniversary, the three artists prepared the very anticipated, first ever vinyl release of the french imprint. the three label creators will present one vinyl each, offering a selection of six of their best hungry music releases since the beginning. all three artists are touring extensively throughout 2018 in celebration of the label’s five year anniversary.

dutchman william caycedo graces adult only with his presence, as the label hits its 49th release. one of the newest members of the slapfunk family from the netherlands, william is young, hungry and talented - bringing that fresh energy to adult only with aplomb.

seoul’s creative collective byul.org is back with its 3rd international album. double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with download code included.

very limited repress. making a return to the scene after an extended hiatus is vuo records, who mark their reemergence with a no nonsense four tracker from newcomer shuffless.
the a1 launches with * gotta go*, a deep-rooted house track carried along by a dreamy synth and some proper retro feels. phonogenic jumps onboard with a deep and driving remix of * gotta go* on the a2. a real lights down moment.
* yössä* kicks off the b side, a mood focused jam that twists and turns between house and techno. the ep closes with another remix of * gotta go*, this time from tm shuffle. its a subtle but hypnotic tribal affair.

tech house flow with female vokals

percebes is releasing its third record since its inception in february, well before its first birthday. bent on showcasing portugal’s most talented “under the radar” producers and musicians, the new record is authored by one of the countries most well kept secrets: early jacker. early jacker is famed music producer hugo vinagre, a master of disguise, who is also known as miguel torga or turista. vinagre has a detailed yet minimalistic approach to production as early jacker he explores pure underground house music, inspired by a dubby take on the new york house school.

ltd repress! classic dance mania sound right here! jammin gerald nailing that original 1994 chi-town ghetto style, if you know then you know! unapologetic, raw, jackin booty trax for the clubs. its all here. from the breakbeat driven, b-more club influencing get the ho 94 to the insanely stripped back and crazy sensuous black woman riffing black women (club) this ep has it. an essential addition to any collection if you like your club music direct and to the point, dance mania is a label that should need no introduction by now, but if you re new to the game this is a good place to dive in! 100% legitimately remastered from dat, including a new bonus track believe, and reissued with the permission and assistance of dance mania records and mr. parris mitchell, chicago usa.

for this third release, blue night jungle inaugurates its sublabel bnj spirit promoting oriental musics and vibes. turkish-singing live band ayma, future arabic bass producer matrub, the nugget digger unouzbeck and local resident amar du désert introducre on this various the variety of their both occidental and oriental influences

with a live act running three-year strong and two bold digital compilations, vernacular is proud to present its first vinyl release.

2018 reissue

hand marked limited edition of 300 copies on multi-colour marbled vinyl. every vinyl comes in its own unique colour, touching on a spectrum of either red, yellow, blue or green. handmade and silk-screened cover.

its been five beautiful melodic years since the creation of french label hungry music, by worakls, nto, and joachim pastor. in order to celebrate this anniversary, the three artists created a special birthday deluxe box including some of the labels best music. this box will include the first ever vinyl & cd releases, special hm5 t-shirts, a hungry music bag, and stickers, as well as a chance to receive one of three vip golden tickets. those tickets will give three winners the chance to be invited to a concert of their choice with backstage access, hotel & dinner reservations, as well as a personal meeting with the artists.

deluxe 2lp gatefold / 2lp vinyl edition. legendary dj and grammy award-winning producer releases the long-awaited final installment of his magnificent series, celebrates first studio album as an independent artist. dj jazzy jeff releases m3, the finale of his magnificent series. more than a decade after the earlier installments (the magnificent, 2002 and the return of the magnificent, 2007), m3 is jeffs first studio album to be released as an independent artist.

lessi s. is back on the label. this time showcasing a bumpy and bouncy a1 with a question / answer pattern between lush pads and synth shots. this track titled >clipper< shares its vinyl a-side with a roger gerressen remix, an artist part of the yoyaku camp and known for his stand out bodies of deepness featured on industry-leading imprints like sushitech. the b-side features lessi s dubby, tracky, and rolly >island in the wilderness< as well as the deep minimal esq, but still house inspired >sensitivity< to close off this release with a timeless variety for any underground record bag.

following releases by label boss paul ritch and portuguese producer cardao, quartz rec welcomes a new addition to its roster, dj sodeyama, with >i wanna dance< ep. dj, producer, label owner & founder of arpa records, yoshifumi sodeyama started djing in the early 90s in his native tokyo. his well crafted productions have been released on japanese and international labels, including a recent appearance on nina kravitzs trip compilation >i have a question<. on this ep, from the building tension of the opening track, to the beautiful acid sounds of the last, dj sodeyama manages to create great atmospheres using repetitive patterns with drifting sounds that will surely make the dancers mind wander.

this is the 6th release on riot radio records, an independent techno label based in scotland. for more than 15 years the cannibal cooking club has been bangin’ out the shizzle with its rough and varied cuisine. not only cooking for the german locals but for their larger international clientele with a unique selected palate of ingredients. these two chefs satisfy even the most demanding of guests with their special technoid recipes. the menu for this release includes two original tracks by these crackerjack cuisiniers and two exceptional remixes by their chef de parties, subhead and dj ze migl. this is the 1st of many release to stem from our 5th release ‘stay tuned sampler – vol. i’ whereby each artist on that compilation will be getting their own individual release. ccc poured us the most devine ‘romulan ale’ on that one for starters ……….. this is the main course. so get your forks n’ spoons n’ dancin’ boots at the ready for this sumptuous bangin’ repast.

* following a string of releases on his own manband label, toma kami lands on livity sound with a fresh two track 12” contrasting the zippy percussive groove of sharp tool with the gurgling vibrations of land of the insane . * established in 2011, livity sound is a frontrunning label in uk electronic music. since its inception, peverelist s imprint has dedicated itself to releasing innovative music, eschewing existing forms and forging its own stylistic path

lp,180 g, 2018 reissue - remastered from original tapes, carefully reproduced original art veteran library musician alan parker recorded with session vocalist madeline bell for his themes international music label and the result was 1976s the voice of soul. the sensational uptempo dancer thats what friends are for is probably the most well known track on the record, and is a big hit on the rare groove scene, but it is by no means an anomaly. the voice of soul is essentially a perfect, sophisticated soul album with heaps of swagger and sass from beginning to end. its once generic-sounding title is now deservedly definitive.

daniel brandt, co-founder of acclaimed german ensemble brandt brauer frick, is set to release his second solo album for london imprint erased tapes on october 12th. titled channels, the new record follows the release of the london and berlin based producer’s solo debut eternal something from 2017. the seven-track lp is brandt’s biggest statement yet, with the album’s thrilling avant-garde framework interweaving chord-driven techno, orchestral flourishes, rich electronic textures and hints of dark cinematic pop. following on from eternal something, which captured a contemplative kind of isolationism, with channels brandt set out to create an album that captures the essence of minimalism whilst lending it to a more playful context. after performing and recording steve reich’s six pianos in a group of six, brandt began regularly composing long meditations on the piano, something that permeates the sound of the new record. its frenetic energy and shape-shifting identity was also born out of touring with his new band eternal something — comprised of brandt on piano, drums and synthesisers, pascal bideau on guitar and bass, plus florian juncker on trombone — and a desire to translate both the sound and spiritual unity of their live shows in which musicians locked together to create an intriguing meld of expansive works.
limited pressing on clear vinyl with download code included.

daniel brandt, co-founder of acclaimed german ensemble brandt brauer frick, is set to release his second solo album for london imprint erased tapes on october 12th. titled channels, the new record follows the release of the london and berlin based producer’s solo debut eternal something from 2017. the seven-track lp is brandt’s biggest statement yet, with the album’s thrilling avant-garde framework interweaving chord-driven techno, orchestral flourishes, rich electronic textures and hints of dark cinematic pop. following on from eternal something, which captured a contemplative kind of isolationism, with channels brandt set out to create an album that captures the essence of minimalism whilst lending it to a more playful context. after performing and recording steve reich’s six pianos in a group of six, brandt began regularly composing long meditations on the piano, something that permeates the sound of the new record. its frenetic energy and shape-shifting identity was also born out of touring with his new band eternal something — comprised of brandt on piano, drums and synthesisers, pascal bideau on guitar and bass, plus florian juncker on trombone — and a desire to translate both the sound and spiritual unity of their live shows in which musicians locked together to create an intriguing meld of expansive works.
standard pressing on black vinyl with download code included.

anders trentemollers career is a travel-heavy one, with his touring schedule taking him pretty much all over the world. but its his home port thats inspired his latest project, the sprawling, stunning compilation mix harbour boat trips vol. 02: copenhagen. clocking in at just over an hour long, the compilation sees trentemoller curate and craft sixteen songs into a heavy, hazy mix that ranges from shoegaze to electronica, featuring both familiar and celebrated artists like a place to bury strangers (with a new trentemoller remix) and slowdive to more obscure finds, as well as trentemollers own tracks and remixes, most notably a brand new trentemoller cover of neil youngs classic transformer man.the mix sees him pick up a thread he left off earlier in his career. in 2009 he put together harbour boat trips 01: copenhagen, a compilation mix comprised of his favourite music, both danish and international, from across four decades, loosely inspired by the motion and movement of copenhagens busy harbour. closing in on a decade later, were getting the second edition, with harbour boat trips - 02 arriving this november.

its time to deliver the second ep from adana twins latest mix compilation and with this one we set the focus to the more organic and off kilter leanings from lehar, sbth, acid pauli, musumeci and stereocalypse. kicking things off is italys lehar with his super slick ‘blue wolf where robust percussions culminate in a potent groove laying the foundation for lush sonic melodies that transport you into uniquely sublime spaces. sbth follows with the exceptionally unique ‘4w1r6 where they forgo the standard four-to-the-floor approach and employ a distinguished and uncommonly unique 3/4 time signature to full effect creating a swelling and brooding number assuring a definite, clear memory long after it ends. flipping to the b-side we see the renowned acid pauli in top form as he relies heavily on thick organic percussion and plush musicality with his ‘greetings from orgonon before switching gears as musumeci delivers a stunner with ‘invaders where past meets present as disco, techno and house all meet in one harmonious culmination. to round out the ep, stereocalypses ‘jubeelee! is an expertly crafted venture into the modern techniques of infectious afro-house concluding an extremely well rounded ep showcasing the diversity of adana twins selection and diversity.

first solo ep from dj psychiatre on whyte numbers

straight from northern spain, must be on wax presents its debut release with four cuts full of housey, raw vibes. mbow mainly wants to bring a release oportunity to upcoming producers, this time by the hands of (ricky razu, collins/casau, vhs & cangas soulmates) in a dreamy 12” va ready for the dance floor.

and so especial comes to its 30th release. as with the ees010 and ees020 the 12inch is given over as a sampler ep of alternate versions, dubs and unreleased cuts that deserve their time in the spotlight. again featuring a labels whos who, with fairplay, paton and baha appearing, but also new crews in vogue with roy of the ravers back, joined by the esteemed freeform five plus a debut from bal5000.

with brighton being the spiritual birthplace of the london based anti skate label, it only felt right for them to finally have a proper release from a local talent. tech support’s output has seen releases on the likes of homage & astropical tapes, as well as a busy year of djing up and down the country. “excursion” is the dreamy playful opener that everyone needs to be prescribed in the morning, and not surprisingly, jesse bru has done an amazing job at turning it over its head quite intricately with a bit of detroit flavourings to go with it. the b-side is nothing short of special with the exciting piano keys and vocals on “praise” making it a boat party must-have. last but not least, the namesake “friends” is the butterfly-inducing club closer that’s been shown love by the likes of dan shake, lovebirds and laurence guy.

up next on phonica white is brooklyn based artist justin cudmore. he is a well-known dj thanks to his memorable sessions at the bunker among other new york and many of the best clubs worldwide as well as teaming up with mike servito and gunnar haslam as hot mix dj collective. as well as djing, justin has always been a fan and creator of dance music, he started being part of chicago’s underground scene, deepening his appreciation for the classic house and acid that you can still feel in these new tracks. this new release follows in the wake of ‘forget it’, his last celebrated ep released by the bunker though in our minds his sound has progressed yet again, sounding fuller, faster and rounder. ‘twisted love’ gets straight to the point, with firm and strong percussion joined to a fickle acid bass line. in addition to this, justin weaves in some house-flavoured vocals to keep you hooked until the end of the track. a certified floor-filler of a track. on the flip is ‘about to burst’, a track that starts with a powerful kick drum and grows with new emerging elements, punchy hi-hats coming and going in key moments and a simple keyboard arpeggio that added to an acid bass line catches you instantly. justin’s new ep is unapologetically aimed at the dancefloor. its primary influence may be detroit-flavoured techno yet you’ll also find chicago house and acid elements floating over its powerful backbone, all combining in devastating way, primed for club use. artwork as always is supplied by the talented pedro carvalho de almeida.

patch free, a new zealand born producer, takes the mysterious imprint hubplate out on its maiden voyage. free skirts the ins and outs of house and techno to drive the tone for animalistic dance-floor adventure.

nekhsa is a mysterious producer with a long running history of minimal and electro greatness running through his veins. a firm believer in the analog and a fluid method of production by jamming with a host of machines. second release with spinning plates following sp003 which feat. 2 remixes from dj spider. said to produce for a host of great labels under a host of alias its rare not to hear a track from this artist on a night out in the london scene. charm snake is a new comer who focuses on the trip. his first release with spinning plates is challenging at 12min plus but once locked in you wish lasted a week.

the beating heart of our annual summer gathering, subsonic music festival, is the paradiso stage from which this ep takes its inspiration. with a soundtrack from some of our favourite underground international & local artists, this ep represents just a slice of that unique place. on the a-side is the always incredible and globally respected alexkid & the man of the moment who is making huge waves after an amazing year of releases, stephan bazbaz. on the b-side we go deeper with some of australia’s finest boy wonder retza and the sophisticated minimal grooves of katie drover.

the latest release on arma comes from dutch legend and devoutly deviant underground operator ruud lekx, aka rude 66. with a legacy that reaches back to the early 90s and the rough and ready dutch electro sound of bunker records and the hague, hes maintained a distinctly non-conformist approach that touches on acid, italo, techno and more besides, all finished with the punky attitude that sets him and peers like unit moebius and i-f apart. the tracks gathered together on the witch trials ep come from throughout lekxs career. as the artist himself says, tracks from wildly different eras and sessions suddenly can combine to form one coherent ep. its almost like the a-side tracks were waiting for 20 years to be combined with the b-side tracks. the overriding theme that binds together these timeless machine excursions is that of medieval witch trials a global phenomenon that peaked in the 15-1600s. considering the suspicion, propaganda and mass moral panic involved in this strange curio of distant history, lekx points to the parallels with the current age, of political polarization and fake news accusations flying all over. the ep title is also a tribute to two records close to his heart: the falls live at the witch trials, and the one-off witch trials project by members of the dead kennedys, adrian borland and christian lunch. werewolves & poisoners and the crusade against idolatry are both archive tracks from the 1994-5 period when lekx made his first albums for bunker records.

three years incubation, visionquest compadre antonio thagma returns to follow up his evergreen ‘leather soul’ ep. taking off where his molten constructions left us in 2015, it’s another kinetic experience where the groove is full, and only, focus… and the one and only ricardo villalobos is on hand for a genuinely beautiful remix. ‘sferikum’ instantly locks you in: upbeat with a subtle strut and a maze of psychedelic textures, this one is all about the rolling subs that underpin every element, bringing everything together with fluid motion. it’s backed by the broken electroid charm of ‘everything i wanted’. spacious, pensive and laced with an array of dizzying details from sly acid sinews to crafty drum variations by way of a sudden heart-stopping breakdown. truly, this lives up to its name. complementing these two exceptional originals, and celebrating antonio’s return to visionquest at the highest level possible, villalobos has been recruited for remix duties. a key staple of his sets this summer, it’s a singular 13 minute trip rich in subversion, twists, glitches and surprises. but, as always, the groove is the full, and only, focus. welcome back antonio…

ltd copies as summer deal ! soundscape versions presents the second installment on its sub-label mystic versions with seven unknown cuts by different artists from across the globe - produced and performed by using analog hardware gear. from ambient soundscapes to experimental bass music and driven techno excursions.

after a little hiatus hamids h+ ( hpls ) returns with the addition of dcha-dcha to its roster. the latter debuts on the label with opus incertum, a ten trackers album split across two parts, each packing a compelling assortment of sonic swindles and trickeries. opus incertum showcases a subtle mixture of slow and fast, with each track having its own colors and twists but yet achieving to remain part of a cohesive assemblage delicately crafted for your listening pleasure. artwork from: kieran behan

after a little hiatus hamids h+ ( hpls ) returns with the addition of dcha-dcha to its roster. the latter debuts on the label with opus incertum, a ten trackers album split across two parts, each packing a compelling assortment of sonic swindles and trickeries. opus incertum showcases a subtle mixture of slow and fast, with each track having its own colors and twists but yet achieving to remain part of a cohesive assemblage delicately crafted for your listening pleasure. artwork from: kieran behan

monnom black marks its 17th release with its first various artist compilation presented on triple vinyl. keeping with the label’s modus operandi, the compilation is packed with iconic, raw and uncompromising techno, featuring 13 artists new and old to the imprint! essential selection!

zodiac wax is unlike other record labels. its founder, zodiac childs, initially conceived of it as a fictional alternative to dance music’s terminal timeline, an environment to nurture music which stands for escapism, music which atomises a story and gives that universe life. after an intimate creative gestation, childs introduces us to his band of digital misfits, whose myriad approaches to dance music are smelted together to form the catalogue of razor-sharp cuts that is faction.

in the seventh ep to come out on his own imprint, labelhead dimi angelis serves up four tracks, each distinctively angls: bare and unassuming music. opening track “live chat events” leaves little space for actual conversation and immediately hits home with some thorough techno that reminisces of a bygone rave era which refuses to be forgotten. follow-up “index” continues that feel but switches things up by delving off the deep, ever so slightly distorted synth end. on the flipside angelis allows subtle percussion movements to do the talking in “lotus”. proper and powerful on its own, equally useful as a tool. “cosmodrome” closes down #007 and is the most introvert of the four with a unique, submerged sounding pattern that gradually builds and falls. an ep that will fit and improve any collection.

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