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.

gerry read launches his new campaign to look at preventing violence against ears in all of its forms. in partnership with the accidental jnr corporation, gerry hopes that this campaign will not just raise awareness but will actively work to prevent these alarming new practices. we urge you to take notice and to assist us by making sure that your peers, foes and family alike listen closely to this important movement.

following a split tape with ondness on discrepant s imprint sucata tapes , serpente returns to tormenta electrica after its debut with rituais 101 . a circular suite in four interchangeable parts, a noiva projects itself as a gateway into off kilter hypnosis summoned from ecstatic polyrhythms, jungle debris, dub tactics and the occasional 4/4 thump via free jazz streams of consciousness. a drawn out percussion workout around the communal fire. come along. we re here.

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.