number 1 in a series of 3 eps unraveling unreleased classic house tracks by stefan goldmann. victoriaville continues its research into stefan goldmanns sweet back catalogue with the world premiere of a triple vinyl series of never before released house material. revisiting the years 2000 - 2005, emptying the vaults highlights the era of stefan goldmanns uk years. often his actual releases with classic, ovum and front room reflected just a part of the possible. now victoriaville proudly steps in to let the whole thing shine. restored from the original master tapes and cut by d&ms rashad, heres some startling evidence of how deep the roots of house actually were in berlin years before the still ongoing hype set in. >cirque mecanique< is a throbbing groove work out with a dark edge, while >warm rush< brings sweet & pure deepness. >true dub< is an unreleased alternative version to 2002s >true< single - no vocals, just bass. enjoy and look out for parts 2 & 3!

the second release on johannes volks own label exploration. >energy field< is a powerful peak time bomb, growing with each passing second! the title track >across the emptiness< comes with a wall shaking sub-bass, stormy chords and a retro-futuristic sound design. on the b side we have >isolation<, a dub infected piece of music with complex organic textures. and finally >devoted to microgravity< with its heavy drums, toms and cowbells. vinyl only!

jeroen verheij has been churning out dance floor smashing tracks for almost as long as many of todays clubbers can remember under his aliases secret cinema, grooveyard and meng syndicate to name a few. tracks like timeless altitude, mary go wild (ec records) and kurzweil (cocoon) invoke warm memories in many of us. in december of 2009 verheij set up his own label gem records and started to release the unique sound he is famous for as a dj. now, just over a year later, gem releases its first full album - and this ep is the first preview from it!

throne of blood present ford inc, mission 1 ... a-side >satire< recalls the deepest moments of classic transmat artists like mayday, pairing uplifting pianos with emotive synths and a propulsive vision of techno-futurism. on the flip, >delirium< lives up to its name, pairing a dissociative bassline with jazzy vamps and organic drums. eschewing the obvious big room crowdpleasing maneuvers in favor of emotional and melodic complexity, the latest on throne of blood marks the arrival of something special in dance music. keep an ear to the ground for more from ford inc later this year.

seuil makes a storming entrance into the offbeat world of supplement facts with his >ultravision< ep. his immaculate track record for house music that pierces the soul with its energy and drama remaining firmly in tact with yet another dream collaboration with dop vocalist jaw. parisian seuil has fast become a pillar of the deep house and techno community. the innate organic quality that courses through his productions is allied with an ever-evolving style, always rich in substance, drive and atmosphere. >ultravision< is no exception. the mesmeric progression of liquefied bleeps, deep chords, and truncated rhythms is heightened by the poignant, husky drawl of jaw that bleeds through this enveloping track. the >dub mix< allows the bubbling percussive energy to shine through in a dubbed out, darkly populated soundscape. on the flip >in the moon< is a moody tech masterpiece of floating grooves and creepy fx. breathy vocal snippets intercept with notions of mortality as seuil traverses rusty sonic terrains and upholds his ability to feed both the soul and the feet. even when stripped back to its barest bones >in the moon< captivates with a driving energy punctuated by crisply formulated drums and a sparse bass line bounce...

without a doubt it is one of the strongest pieces so far to come out of the mind of matt star. morphology, the title track is a trip that is leading us directly into the center of the dancefloor. it is characterized by its enormous dynamic, a deep & dirty roughness that comes up alongside an unstoppable kind of a mesmerizing groove - this one, for sure, is going to be loved by all fans of the usual suspects that are playing in the global champions league of modern high quality techno music. mttstr on the flip side seem to be building up a bit more subtle. both of them show matts talent for patiently modulating sounds creating almost extraterrestrial fluid grooves. both sides of the record are bringing an overall energy containing several well placed breakdowns and carefully crafted moments of high tension before matt is letting things kick back into full force again.

**hand-stamped white label, limited edition of 400** four effluvial techno and industrial bass weight remakes of tracks from cloaks debut lp by ancient methods, justin broadrick, oyaarss, and legion of two. >versus grain< was one of the darkest transmissions we caught in 2009, whose rotten and rusted fruits provide brilliantly raw material for the remixes. its worth the cost of entry alone for ancient methods nine-minute viking ruffige remix of >r.f.i.d, the kind of northern european tribal funk workout that makes folk dance like they mean it. on a more crushed and crushing tip, legion of two dole out scorn-strength percussion and muscle tearing bass torsion on a remake of >against<, while oyaarss dismantle >sixmenace two< and rebuild it as frankensteinian dancefloor monster. to polish off the foolhardy few still standing, justin broadrick (jesu, godflesh) detonates >rust on metal< with bombastic halfstep force, giving a bitter taste of what to expect from his 3by3 album, due out next year. heavyweight.

les freres smith - the smiths brothers - is a paris based 14 piece collective specialized in afrobeat and ethio flavoured grooves. these music smugglers are touring the french and european scenes for more than 10 years, always with the same blasting energy. well known for its explosive live interventions, the band is now releasing its first real album after various collaborations with artists such as tony allen, the souljazz orchestra, kutiman, franck biyong, or kokolo, among others. be a smith, be a smuggler, enjoy it now!

arma17 is the leading russian underground venue, the only russian club properly represented on the international scene. since it was launched in april 2008, located in a 150+ years old building, packed with funktion one sound - arma17 became permanent home for all major international labels and artists: ricardo villalobos, loco dice, luciano, sven vath, magda, james holden, rhadoo, pedro, raresh, dj hell, ivan smagghe, seth troxler, marco carola, cassy, mathias tanzmann and hundreds more. as a new stage of its development arma17 is a launching a record label with a goal to provide to the best russian producers (which started to rise in a recent years) unique opportunity to enter international market and to introduce new cool russian sound to international audience. we will also public unique productions which were done by the international artists, which are most closely connected to arma17 club. first release contains 7 new tracks from such international artists as: bruno pronsato, dop, piticu (romania) and following producers from russia: anton zap, easy changes, andrey zots, vakula.

two cover versions taken from the essential album gitano real. >i believe in miracles< is an overwhelming take on the jackson sisters classic in a rumba funk fashion. party stomper! and on the other side, a longer trip departing from mcfadden and whiteheads seminal >aint non stoping us now< and touching the revered latin disco version of charanga 76, only to end up as a fabulous clap-driven rumba stormer. two very necessary sun-soaked tunes for any self-respecting dj on neat transparent yellow vinyl. and yes, its a limited edition!

detroit based coyote cuts kick off with this funky 4-tracker of fresh jazz-flavoured house cuts. its time to get down!

rik woldrings disco pussy has been circulating for a while, but is now available on vinyl, exclusively released on klopfgeist. this long sought-after track gained early support from a wide range of djs like ricardo villalobos, karotte, sander kleinenberg, lauhaus, nuno dos santos and even found its way to lucianos essential mix from wonderland at eden (ibiza). with not only a rework by klopfgeists amazing malbetrieb and the rising stars from specker who deliver a killer remix that will leave no dancefloor unharmed, but also the absolute knockout remix by shaun reeves & tale of us, give disco pussy all the ingredients to become a future classic - a unique blend of todays most relevant sounds by todays most promising artists - and a must-have for this years festivals. support: nuno dos santos, lauhaus, ricardo villalobos, luciano, specker, karotte, evans & waterfall, sander kleinenberg, andreas bergmann, hesz, neo young, malbetrieb, rik woldring, camiel daamen, der koch, robert mertin, mate, gdb, sigward, freak strano, immer, ferdj, francesco pico, enthousiaste gasten

in 2006, melon started his ratio?music with the first part of >four seasons< and now almost 5 years later its time to complete the series with the second and last part.

matt star continues his succesful series with 4 brandnew acid bombs.
a1 is a overwork from the 1st release of the series.
on a2 matt takes us on a deep melodic acid trip.
b1 is a pure acid bomb at its best manner.
b2 a more experimental and hypnotic tool for special locations.
play it in the right time and people will go crazy!
limited to 300 copies.

already huge support by jimpster, scope, f.e.x., anthony collins, h.o.s.h., brothers vibe, m.in, secret cinema, shur-i-kan, pawas, mihai popoviciu, someone else, audiojack, guy j and many many more!! monster-spring-summer tunes!! incl. pol_on, slg and mikita & juerga remixes!one of us said, in the dziurka when it comes to naming our famous love-house track! we are two stupid gods, ormuzd and arhyman, both of us represents the light and dark sides of worlds nature, its all kinda complicated as we are actually always wasted and too lazy to know which one of us is which. but being honest... who knows what two old, weird and stoned gods would think of to name their music creation...

big with: nick curly, lee curtiss, solomun, d julz, squillace, anja schneider, a.collins, simon baker, ralph lawson, slam, catz n dogz... dynamic duo session victim bring their understated house funk to air london in >right from wrong<, an infectiously groovy track, effective in its simplicity and endowed with extra brawn in the remix courtesy of greek producer lemos. eschewing the boundaries that the world of house music often presents, hauke freer and matthias reiling aka session victim readily infuse their productions with elements of disco, soul, funk and even hip hop to ensure that they keep party lovers bouncing to their own brand of beat freakery.

after a successful first year for berlins soulfooled label starts 2011 by presenting the most successful tracks of 2010 remixed on sfld004. we are proud to share remix works from roberto rodriguez, salvatore freda and fritz zander with you. on the a-side salvatore freda delivers an heavy - oldskooled based - peaktime stomper remixed from david durangos >walk in your skin<, while roberto rodriguez creates a musical masterpiece using terje bakkes groove of >tango orange< and composing a musical 303 journey at its best. last but not least fritz zander shows that alex niggemanns tribal original (jewels) can be remixed in a total moody way and presents a perfect opener for sunny open-airs.
supported by: jimpster, m.a.n.d.y, anja schneider, ben watt, luna city express, catz n dogz, jozif, marc romboy, nic fanciulli, nick curly, phonique, till von sein, martin eyerer, gel abril, anthony collins, sis, gorge,..

once again another masterpiece from the dynamic reflection squad! this time its from the young guns dynamo with amazing remixes from the heavyweights peter van hoesen and samuli kemppi. dynamo is a collaboration between paul boex and marco rane.all n all a superior release by these young guns and remix heavyweights. lets pray for more of this pure quality stuff and keep our eyes on the the future. the scene need more labels like this which reflects the current techno movement and promises loads more of that sweet stuff in days to come. dynamic reflection will represent only the true spirit of pure techno, they will put only the quality stuff back on the dancefloor!

2017 repress, the r&b ep is a selection of ground breaking, genre blurring bootlegs / edits. these tracks continue our mission to change the way we dance, from the minimal 2-step to a much freakier marcy grind. all three cuts have been a major part of our dj sets over the past few tours and everything is dance-floor approved (in some cases even with sing-a-long). it is with great pleasure that we can share this with you for this limited edition pressing! extravaganza - a guaranteed >ladies-report-to-the-dancefloor-for-booty-shake< anthem, this tune tells the story of the romance/heartbreak from a one night stand. sex in the kitchen – over by the stove, put you on the counter by the buttered rolls… its rare to get into such fine details about the culinary arts while raving, and now this bass heavy edit done changed the game. dreams of tomorrow – take one colombian jam session, add a sprinkle of lee curtiss drums and a whole lot of lonnie liston smith and what do you get? mo money

a brand new hotly anticipated ep from us based producer milyoo entitled >kazaduon< ep. since his fantastic debut on subeenas opit label things have been relatively quiet on the release front for milyoo but he is back with his finest output to date and its available to purchase right now.
limited edition vinyl pressing – with support from the likes of laurent garnier, angel molina, karl moestl, bunzer0, rob booth, the black dog, james mountain and more …

recorded over just a few days at christmas, andy lewis releases a new mini album >41< on double 7 inch vinyl. currently putting the finishing touches to his third album proper, out on acid jazz in summer 2011, lewis had a creative spree over the holiday period and created >41< - featuring brand new tracks that wont be on the album proper - a brilliant piece of work in its own right. its so good we couldnt wait for it to see the light of day... and more to the point let you guys hear it!

fresh off of his stunning debut on prologue, mike parker returns with 4 tracks of acidic mind melting techno on geophone. strictly vinyl and uncompromisingly purist in its execution, gph16 delivers raw power and elegance.

james burnski burnham is one of the uks most prolific and talented house producers. having already contributed a run of beautifully created records to the dessous and poker flat catalogue, its time for his next elegantly crafted ep - >sometimes takes longer< on dessous.

in fact, >in a hole<, the a-side of their latest 12 inch, is even more dream-steeped than its predecessors. relying on vintage (and in some cases, home made) gear, simon and tsai have constructed a song that is syrupy in pace. darkened tones mingle with floating percussion and vocals processed to nearly melancholic depths. >cant feel my knees< picks up the tempo, and feels slightly sunnier in comparison (>perhaps a result of practicing for the first time in a place with windows<, according to simon), with rippling keys that give way to an open, spacious sigh and an almost playful interlude of warmth and bass punctuations. the two have said theyre interested in the meeting point of house and noise, and thats particularly apparent on the two remixes that appear here. >in a hole dub< is slower, more bare-boned and ghostlier than the track from which its derived, while >cant feel my knees dub< is filled with white noise emissions and hissing electro shocks.

when we heard pompeya for the first time and were told they were from moscow, we were like: - what!? are you kidding? this is probably the first russian band singing in english with such a classy brit touch and male vocal being very strong and sophisticated at the same time. they jestingly describe their style as >melodramatic popular song< and >cheenese< is indeed a very dramatic piece with simple yet powerful composition and lyrics that really make big sense. the original is very well supported by a bunch of remixes each of which is unique on its own. an-2 & samos come with a warm, relaxed and funky instrumental version which is followed by a blockbuster mix from moscow disquo maestro leonid lipelis (an entirely perfect dance version of the original that could ever exist) and finally, for those few sirs and mesdames who are not yet aesthetically satisfied and who still find themselves seated while others jump and shout, here come d-pulse with their paranoid mix that gathers the thunderclouds to the full darkness and - at the end - lets the revival sunbeams break through.

this is a new label for us and we are excited about this one. mr joseph has produced one of the slickest pieces of music we ve hear this year. its totally in keeping with what this labels about and thats putting out quality. london based mr joseph is certainly one to watch.

peter presto is not only the founder of pingipung, he is also the chap who did the first release on the label in 2002. since then all of his dub sounds have been available on 7inches, cause its simply the best format for these little gems. for summer of seven he has reworked a theme from a classic computergame adventure in his very own vivid, happy-go-lucky dub style. peter loves the melodies!

soothsayer returns with its twentieth vinyl plate and proudly presents the addition of ss015 and artist thought to the roster. hailing from sofia, bulgaria ivan sotirov (thought) has quickly built a reputation for employing the hardest beats to be had in eastern europe. having played therapy sessions and released a 12 inch on the famed uk label, obscene, thought rise to prominence continues with his soothsayer debut – a slab of heavy tribal breaks and halfstep riddims dubbed up plenty of dark bass.

city limits vol 1.6-1.8 completes a hat trick of releases from silkie on deep medi musik and last before his highly anticipated and long overdue new album city limits vol. 2. this heavyweight four track ep sees silkie deliver a diverse helping of his unique style. >its late< with its catchy vocal hook, driving drums and surging synth owes as much to silkies early garage influences as it does to the sound of detroit techno, >float< and >murky< are all about the weighty dub influenced bass lines and keys alongside the super deep melodies and groove, finally the bumpin >techfunk< with its piercing synth, frenetic drums and g-funk style bass rounds off the ep perfectly keeping you wanting more and hungry for the next installment. radio support: benji b (radio 1), dva scratcha (rinse), gilles peterson (radio 1), mistajam (1xtra & radio 1), sinden (kiss fm), j 5ive (antisocial) (rinse). dj support: mala (dmz), skream, benga, toddla t, joe nice (dub war).

grime has been clawing its way back to the centre of underground uk music in a big way recently, riding a new wave of credibility in futurist iterations from terror danjah, hyperdub, and butterz. but with the rising profile of figures like slackk and the eski-aping sound of becoming real and sometimes jam city, theres been a pseudo-lionization and a growing mythology surrounding classic grime. honestly, its been a long time coming, the music is legendary for a reason. terror danjahs new(ish) hardrive label takes a bold step in 2011 with a sharp look back-ward, and in typically cyclical fashion it feels perfectly now. dating all the way back to 2004, p jams >anger management< is a minimal monster of a tune, slamming with the same slurred and blurred percussive elements of wileys essential >ice rink<.

desolat is proud to present a release where veterans meet manon aka manon maeder has been part of the swiss techno and house scene since the early nineties. starting with illegal parties in bern, later involvement in legendary early days afterhours at the >oxa” in zurich, followed by first productions in 1996, residency at >hive< club and her involvement with the >vision< festival, manon is today probably more thrilling than ever before. for desolat, she delivers remarkable tracks that sound like a sonic snapshot of a balearic sunset. pat carnal speaks about manon getting lost in brasil 20 years ago and the conversation was recorded at one >formbar< afterhour. guitar virtuoso mats küpfer added his part at studio willeneger in bern. we d like to tell you more about >que cara é essa” but its probably better to listen to the music. first remix comes from another veteran and one of our heroes, stacey pullen, a kosmik messenger and an innovator from the second wave of detroit techno. he takes vocal snippets from the original and wraps them up in his trademark percussive, driving, stripped down sound. second remix comes from desolats own tini representing a new generation of electronic music talents. she turns manons original in a dark claustrophobic shaker that will gently take you by the hand and stay on your side until the next sunrise

already known as one of the most influential artists in the dub techno scene, with releases on labels like styrax, echocord and quietus, quantec delivers analog responses first release, that will be an authentic masterpiece for the well estabilished collectors as well as for any farsighted music lover! his already demonstrated versatility in the fields of dub techno and dub ambient, extends this time with a personal intepretation of higher level dancefloor music, as you will notice on this 3 tracks ep. the resulting record is a real must, but its only available on limited press!

the ever on point citrus recordings is stepping up for its 5th artist lp already.. after having released the debut albums of mindscape & jade wich all went on for critically acclaim its time for citrus to get ready its 3rd artist album. this time its up to fourward to show what their made off. the second sampler is unleashed now so make sure youre ready! on the first sampler fourward was introduced by the incredible mindscape remix, this time we have a solo 12inch by the guys. the a-side starts with a masterpiece of epic proportions. a beautiful intro the way it should be. this track is a perfectly balanced track in between the uncompromising noisia-like bass terror and easy listening vibes. the downbeat breakdown in the centre of the tune and the drop after that fit extremely well. well produced music for the critical listeners and party people! and thats just the beginning. flip it over for another wicked track! the bassfueled intro hits hard, feel the vocals from far away. close your eyes and move your feet on this brilliant piece of adventure for your ears. just listen and let the music speak for itself.

big with: koze, adam port, alejandro mosso, mandy, anthony collins, sebo k, troy pierce, arnaud le texier, rozzo, axel bartsch, benno blohme, cesare vs disorder, dubfire, gel abril, james teej, jimpster, julietta, kabale & liebe, mark henning, meat, .. for this 3rd release, raoul records brings us some very personal stuff from no other than the label s founder himself: gregorythme. two long tunes in which he shows us that there are no limits as to how far he can go with hypnotic synthesizers and reduced rhythms. the a-side brainstorming features very rich house tunes with a mental twist. it s a track with a big, edgy potential on the dance floor. one part old school, one part avant-garde - this recipe is sure to create confusion on the dance floor and make a little storm in house music lovers brains. the b-side is almost a love song! a hypnotic and melodic tune. gregorythmes juno does its best to give you the shivers. the track is called some more and that is precisely what you will be asking for after you have heard the song... who said 10 minutes were long enough?

new tradition is the debut album of alexis tyrel also known as gideon. his album is full of big and small anthem tracks which are highly melodic and full of original sounds and yet great for a broad variety of dancefloors. every track has been produced as if it was a single in its genre, so do not expect any lose ends. with this 40th release on the lessismore label alexis tyrel gives another interpretation of what less is more is, as the label has displayed in its releases so far. new tradition can therefore be seen as the starting point of a new direction already announced by lessismore. this album is a melodic roller coaster taking you all over the place with deep and housy grooves, tribally beats, chordish minimalistic detroit, funky techno, deep progressive and lovely melodies. the arrangements are classic and give a timeless feel to this unique debut album. the album will be released on cd and vinyl. the release will contain remixes by gui boratto, heiko laux, estroe, gideon, ferreck dawn and mbc. early plays by: luciano, steve bug, laurent garnier, heiko laux, estroe, mark henning, luigi madonna..

expect me tells the story of the tough life as an outsider, how lonely he felt as a kid, how he grew up and managed his life against all odds and developed his uniqueness. the tracks mirrors the up and down feelings of despair on the one hand and confidence & trust on the other hand. driving deep into the subconscious, the music of klartraum (soma records, lucidflow) envelopes and surrounds its listeners creating a world in which just like a dream, things are never as they seem. nadja lind and helmut ebritsch (hatikvah) as a studio double duo and burgeoning live act they are bringing an entirely unique edge to their performance and output by taking their flowing techno to a deeper, spiritual level. monty luke from planet e create an atmospheric and emotional remix, oriented on deep happenings and narrowed grooves. detroit influenced and very unique…. a resonant story full of sentiments. einklang freier frequenzens remix comes around with massive chords and deep sub frequency, introducing analogue filtersystems and synthesizers. hear and feel the life of the machinery. listen and feel good!

amazing records is proud to present its first vinyl release: a great four tracker from label heads, minicoolboyz. lost in lodz opens the ep. a minimal / housey track with a catchy, hypnotic groove and charmingly deep vocals. this is my acid house has an exciting blend of classic house rhythms and acid basslines. a modern and personal reinterpretation of acid techno, with some powerful and exciting breaks. excuse me, has been designed specifically to entice wildness on the floor, with its filtered, deep groove: perfect for the peak time! feel my drums is the perfect mix of techno fx, house drum patterns and rhythms. this tune is 100% minicoolboyz style: deep, catchy and fat! a superb ep to launch the first in a series of vinyl releases from the label. supported by: anton pieete, paco osuna, someone else, stacey pullen, karotte, popof, markantonio, monika kruse, nic fanciulli, anthony collins, michel de hey, richie hawtin, umek, mauro picotto, and many many many more!

9am records may only be on their third release, but already the label of gaffy and paris collective, fine squad have caused more than a ripple of excitement with their brand of organic and unique funk flavour. with huge support having already been lavished upon their brace of releases, including loco dice closing his summer sets with gaffys >on the rhodes again<, its time for the 9am to deliver their latest offering and yet another stunning double header.

cronlog, new label by rocco caine starts straight away with two very special tracks somehow dark and deep but definitely groovy and, of course, in the best deep- and dubtechno style and thats not all, another extremely interesting track to come is a dub rework from sawf (perc trax). almost a dj tool for its functionality and remarkable elements, this track shouldnt be missing in any techno set!

this album builds more than just one bridge between the best worlds of frivolousness and dependability – horizontally, vertically, all the directions in between, and in time. no matter what the current when you cross, the beginning and the end dissolve into an everlasting flow in true 25 character. the journey is fueled by its own limitlessness, all the while delivering crucial reference points for a purposeful riptide ride.
the experienced hedonist lets herself be driven through her beloved quarter-note spheres, relishing the moments when, in certain beats, twinkling details lead her towards a different route – one familiar but long forgotten. she strings this pearl on her chain of rhythm-driven moods, calling upon it at the right times to amplify her individual push. the allure of the impacts unfolding redeems each secret whispered by the spirit of the sound.

the third release on the rebellion label comes courtesy of russ yallop, delivery a spine-tingling, hypnotic disco-tech monster making great creative use of some great evocative vocals. big favourite at get lost this year in miami, its become a bit of a torch song this season amongst certain echelons of the disco-tech fraternity. the flip features a stupendous remix by fur coat aka delete (sergio muñoz) and israel sunshine, adding a big slice of dirty house pie with some great mesmerizing, hypnotic keys they produce a monster of a remix! russ has had recent releases on crosstown rebels, loosing suki & mothership, and has forthcoming releases on hot creations and crosstown. fur coat are set to release their debut single on crosstown this summer..

the official collection of all singles of the band that inspired the ramones, recorded for labels such as southern sound, atco and vanguard. this 180 gramms vinyl release includes unseen photos, linernotes and interview with johnny ramone.

2x12 inch & 11 track cd album shrink-wrap bundle. >nil by ear< is sate of minds third studio album, the first two being take control (uprising) & faster than light (som). this album represents the peak so far of the lads technical skills, its carefully produced from start to finish. tracks are frequently tied together, and a lot of thought has gone into the flow of the album. this is one that can be listened too from beginning to end, as opposed to a collection of singles.

normal service is resumed on nu directions, returning to 170bpm with an offering from some of the drum & bass scenes most forward-thinking producers, triad. triad is the name given to german duo henree and basstikal. both established producers in their own right, their meeting of minds has given their productions new depth and a totally original approach to drum & bass. releases on dsm, critical and horizons, plus their excellent remix of omars >lay it down<, have laid the foundations for what is to be a fruitful 2011 for this collaborative project. >crooked< is a shuffling minimal work-out which uses dense atmospheres and growling bass stabs to create a haunting mood, before breaking into its techno fuelled, energy soaked finale. >the puzzle< again captures triads unique ability to create musical soundscapes. with light snappy beats and deep stirring synths creating a track that sounds as fresh today as it will in 10 years time, future music.

expect the unexpected they say and it should come as a surprise to many as we warmly welcome to the kompakt family one of americas most celebrated producers in dance music, john tejada! you are hard pressed not to have heard his music. whether on his own palette recordings, poker flat or plug research plus a fabric mix cd under his belt, its thanks to a steady stream of massive releases (think >mono on mono< and >sweat on the walls<) ...

support by nick curly, karotte, joris voorn, matthias tanzmann, davide squillace, shlomi aber, martin eyerer, solomun, okain, hot chip, brothers vibe, hernan cattaneo, david labeij, anthony collins, franck roger, jairo catelo, feygin, edgar de ramon, mendo, pawas, affkt, uner, andrew grant, wally lopez, nick daring, adam port, solo, alex neri and more... markus homm burst onto the scene back in 2009 with his tracks featuring on debut releases for ostwind and diynamic music. the romanian born german swiftly built on the success of those early releases as he teamed up with highgrade records to release a number of tracks throughout 2010/11. his mixture of deep, soulful, techy and minimal sounds has seen markus and his productions prosper and today we bring you his debut release for kiara records. the summit ep is a collection of three exclusive new cuts lead by the wonderfully deep and hypnotic title track. its the title track that receives the remix treatment too, as kiara welcome ray okpara to the label. with two remixes and one original release to his name so far in 2011, we find ray in excitingly fresh form as he harnesses the deepness of the original and adds a rough and gritty edge with the inclusion of an abrasive groove-locked synth line.

the 12-inch sampler for >panorama bar 03< could have hardly been better. hitherto unreleased, the tree tracks on ostgut ton 47 tick all the boxes that make prosumer such a unique dj: house in its various identities. soundstore starts the triptych with >take u<. greatness and frantic fever visions go hand in hand while hitting the core of chicagos second wave: dance mania, cajual, and relief with siren-like hooks in a feverish delirium. irresistible. prosumers panorama bar fellow steffi slows down the pace. >sadness< that surprisingly did not make it on her album debut is not only the opener of the actual panorama bar mix, but also a tribute to that kind of deep house that doesnt take its prefix lightly. in the end, berlins hunee teaches you a freestyle lesson. in a similar way to the young pal joey, he feeds his sampler a well-known dish, but throws in peculiarity, rascality and deviation to get new results. after all the time, this music is still not getting a bit long in the tooth. lets take a love break.

skinnerboxes first bpitch 12 inch >anapol< is the culmination of about seven years of performing experience. iftah gabbai and olaf hilgenfeld casually juggle colourful house, jazz and funk elements like its their second nature. and the metamorphosis from anarchistic improv chaos to form and structure in no way impinges on the level of energy in their music - in fact, just the opposite is the case, as the newly discovered sense of auditory space in the tracks allows them to significantly concentrate each tracks power.

the new leena is by toronto-based sean miller - an artist who has previously released on some of the leading dance music labels of today: steve lawlers viva music, satoshi tommies saw recordings, audioflys supernature, nic fanciullis saved records, 2000andones area remote and various collaborations with renowned artists. miller has built a strong and vibrant dj/producer career over the past ten years, which his new ep >c mon thats it< on leena stands testament to with its well honed production style and creative flare.