thermo acoustics is the area of sound that seeks to reconcile the laws of sinuous audio strands with the existence of black hole event horizons. much as the study of the statistical mechanics of body radiation led to the experience of quantum sub dynamics, the effort to understand the statistical mechanics of bass has had a deep impact upon the understanding of holographic principle, leading to the formulation of these tracks.
pressing on transparent, red coloured & smokey marbled vinyl.

second in a series of three releases featuring remixes from the acclaimed trus me album treat me right . this time luke hess, truss & truncate bring their inimitable style to the fore. the deeplab detroit master turns out in much the same vein as his releases on fxhe & planet e working i want you into a subtler, more spacious groove. truss toughens up defunct , simplifying the track & giving it more friction for the dance floor. its slow gets treated twice to truncate s vision. mix 1 is all minimal pumping dance mania type moves whilst mix 2 is more textured with percolated bass & frayed keys.

dear reader, since ramona recently expanded her library of guilty pleasures with san laurentinos forbidden fruit back in 2012 the hungarian fantasy dreamboy hasnt been hiding in the shadows, he created one of his own. apart from the temples of techno, pulsating flesh and 48 hours of party, san laurentino found a beautiful muse and brought ramona four tracks full of luscious bass-caramel, beach-warm synths and chords and melodies sweet as no honey could possibly taste.

limited eition of 500 handnumbered copies.

the ep finds jeremy mining the depths of bass music, synth pop, ambient hip-hop, and everything in between.

live techno-tanzband trio elektro guzzi are set to release their new studio album observatory via berlin based record label macro. from their 2010 s/t debut album and 2011 follow up parquet (hypnotic, near kosmische reverberations - clash) elektro guzzi have taken their man machine live show of bass, guitar, drums around the world, from landmark clubs like fabric and berghain to major festivals roskilde, sonar and mutek.

seths impact on the dancefloor is truly symphonic by combining elaborate compositions with banging drums.

premium pack incl cd with 3 bonus tracks! seths impact on the dancefloor is truly symphonic by combining elaborate compositions with banging drums. incl remixes by dole & kom and mollono.bass

nelistening back, ‘interlude’ will feel like the perfect opening to ‘skylax’. a jazzy encore crawls in, morphing into a skippy hip-hop instrumental with jason’s signature flourishes all over it. aptly named as it is, this is the breathing space between whatever came before in your day, and the eleven deep house gems that are to follow. speaking of, ‘the love’ will have you gripped from the first bar. it glides the listener in, then subtly drops that signature, tightly-tuned bassline of jason’s and continues onto soulful vocals from there. ‘old dayz’ touches on a bit of a nostalgic note. the spoken vox cuts harken back to 90s hip-hop joints, playing over a looped latin sample-led beat. from there, ‘rawkicks 2’ shows jason’s rough and ready sampling style in action. a seemingly simple track, but one which has that special something which guarantees to keep people on the floor moving for its duration. ‘cut b’ contrasts this nicely, being a much cleaner production with tight drum programming and synth work. that said, it still has the classic jg atmosphere we love. closing out the first half of the album, ‘definition’ slows the pace ever so slightly, with its eternal pad structure that builds up the track’s momentum into something very mellow and deep.bringing in the second half of ‘skylax’, ‘john blue’ takes things back a notch further. a deeper tune, yet one that shows off an uncharacteristically punchy bass hit from jason. ‘last night’ is a track more reminiscent of jason’s first lost cuts ep on wax classic, sounding as if it had been freshly taken off an old tape with its sample-led beat and background hiss. the last four tracks of the album see a return to the ‘mastercuts’ and ‘lovedits’ series which fans will recognize from the ‘lost cuts’ records, with ‘lovedits 7’ and ‘mastercut 5’ respectively. the former is a laid back female vocal edit with the entire suite of signature jg touches while the latter is a garage house hit more crafted for the club. ‘bb’ brings the album to a close, twisting a disco/funksample over a pallet of drums and effects for the near six-minute duration of the track.all in all, this is the perfect follow up to jason’s debut album ‘313.4.ever’, with tracks for both the club and home listening. if you happened to miss the first album back in 2012, don’t forget that now you have the chance to grab it in a special double pack with ‘skylax’ on cd!so, needless to say, this timeless record is a must purchase for all collectors and djs out there

ponty mython is russia based producer, who have already few strong releases in stores (no more hits records, arma records, capital bass records). on fire ep is his raw history, based on classic analog sound and vintage drum machines

benjamin damage meldet sich mit drei amtlichen clubbangern zurück! speziell das mit seiner neuen analogen tb303 erzeugte, ravige *acid bath*, als hommage an den bleepsound der goldenenen Ära der 90er jahre, ist ein fest für alle techno-liebhaber. damit bewegt sich benjamin weiterhin geradewegs in technogefilde, während seine uk bass-vergangenheit nur noch ansatzweise durchschimmert.

brooks comes true to form with layer after layer of percussive orchestration, celestial synths, & bass from outer space. kevin reynolds strips down & pumps up the groove for maximum peak time impact.
limited edition of 375 hand-numbered copies.

special backstock release, pumpin big room

sonodab is a new project that consists of a series of exclusive limited vinyl issues and sounds themselves, with the highest quality, both in audio processing and the manufacturing process of vinyl, all 100% analog. the first release includes four tracks, textures, sounds and rhythms where deep bass and creating a timeless constant groove predominate. an indispensable ep for any moment, can not miss in your bag.

welcoming trikk to truesoul, he brings the quality we have come to expect from both label and artist. kicking off with houx 93 uses a dubbed out, sleazy bass line and a killer vocal hook to full effect in this tough, house killer. harvey mckays remix makes use of the vocal and adds some naughty percussion to create an uncompromising groove.

welcoming trikk to truesoul, he brings the quality we have come to expect from both label and artist. his ep starts with deeper point, a track that encompasses heavy techno sounds to create a monster of a track. straight circles (beat mix) repeats and detunes a vocal to engrain it into the memory before prominent highs keep this track moving. the final track bliss drive is different to the rest of the ep and has more of a garage feel to it the funky drums, earth shattering bass line and digital bleeps will knock you sideways!

russian producer sanys has impressed with a series of raw techno records on his downfall theory label - and his latest release further showcases his talents. dominance starts with atmospheric synth washes before a granular bass and relentless percussion propel it forward. like previous sanys releases however, this is not straightforward linear techno and a rumbling vocal and insistent drums will keep the listener engaged. my concern sees sanys opt for a different approach, with a pulsing bass and a crystalline synth line going up and down the scales, intertwined with a vocal snippet, while told you so features another stylistic shift. on this occasion, it s back to the darker sound that was audible on some of the earlier downfall theory releases. tight, snappy drums and robust, insistent claps provide the basis for a droning, murky bassline that cuts through the arrangement like a lighthouse rays in the dark of night. finally, irish producer eomac, one half of lakker, delivers a version of dominance that centres on lithe broken beats, ghostly melodies and insidious tonal shifts. as its title suggests, dominance shows sanys has become a master of the techno form.

*friendly bacteria* ist das erste reguläre studioalbum von mr. scruff seit dem 2008 erschienenen *ninja tuna*. mitte mai wird das album via ninja tune erscheinen und am 31.05. im londoner roundhouse mit freunden und gästen inmitten eines besonderen abends präsentiert. gestärkt und erfrischt durch seine lange studiopause, zeigt *friendly bacteria* den weltweit hochgeschätzten platten-afficinado, dj und produzenten in einer eher reflektierenden stimmung. sein album beschreibt er kurz und bündig als *tough, sparser, less samples, more bass. more vocals and collaborations and shorter tunes*. *render me*, der erste vorbote aus dem album, ist exemplarisch für die atmosphäre auf *friendly bacteria*. ein schleichender und gefühlvoller groove unterlegt die stimme von denis jones. scruff traf jones vor etwa fünf jahren, während dieser amp fiddler in liverpool supportete. nach diversen treffen und einigen jam-sessions wurde beschlossen, dass der singer/songwriter und multi-instrumentalist denis jones einen erheblichen beitrag am album leisten wird. desweiteren kann das album mit hochkarätigen gästen aufwarten, darunter house-legende robert owens und vanessa freeman!
das doppel-vinyl erscheint im klappcover inklusive download-code.

vinyl only! limited promo 200 copies worldwide! ko tunes ready to release his first limited edition vinyl with no label. the vinyl counts two tracks. a-side: harm suffered. extraordinary bass line, very sharp sounds, dirty speaker, coherent and gloomy vocal b-side: et a bientot. rough speaker, sustained bass line catacherized by filter games and vocal allusions.

dachshund was born and raised in geneva, switzerland. he got his first introduction to music in the 90 s, playing guitar in reggae bands. that was the beginning of his long lasting love story with dub music. he produced his own dub music in the following years, at the same time learning about every piece of studio equipment. with his roots in dub music, dachshund first experimented with electronic music in 1997, producing his own jungle and drum n bass tracks. his music turned more into house and techhouse and was released on several imprints while playing live sets all over the world. we give him a warm welcome to the 8bit family!

hailing from bari, nico lahs has become a beloved member of the stock5 family. on the latest instalment of the label that guy blesses us with his runway ep. but don’t mix up the title with some anorexic chicks that stumble along the catwalk heidi klum sent ‘em on. if there is one direction, it would lead straight into a planetary orbit. the opener “shreder” sets the pace and mood, a decent composition of pulsating synths, a vibrating bass line and a whispering voice, telling us to fasten our seatbelt because our next stop is going to be “orion”. actually this is in one of the biggest astral objects having been discovered yet. nico takes us there on his spaced out trip, while we are watching stars being born and dying in super novas. on the flip we’re finally approaching “runway” the title track. dive into a world that is undiscovered, promising and overwhelming. all in all this ep is way more than “mystic”, which is the last track. we left our planet as humans and we landed as androids in stock5 galaxy, which is ever expanding, crossing boundaries and creating new life on the universal dance floor.

brand new ep on noisias invisible recordings. their record label for new experimental bass music. tunes by nickbee, abstract elements, fre4knc and survey.

detroit-based musician/dj launches cuts against the current zeitgeist of sample dependent music. warm analog drums, thick melodic bass lines, interwoven synth patterns and intricate piano solos create a rich atmosphere for this old school detroit and chic.

der erfrischende psychedelic-pop des gleichnamigen django django debütalbums wurde 2012 direkt für den mercury prize nominiert und in den weltweiten jahresbestenlisten abgefeiert (musikexpress #1, nme top 10, us-rolling stone top 30). nun stellt die band ihre persönliche afterhours-session zusammen, in der sie zeitlose perlen aus den plattensammlungen ihrer eltern (roy davis jr, nilsson, james last) mit hip hop und modernen bass-sounds von heute (ramadanman, tnght aka hudson mohawke & lunice, outkast) mischen, ohne dabei ihre einflüsse von sonnengetränktem sixties-pop (beach boys, seals & crofts) zu vergessen. als exklusives bonbon steuern django django zudem eine eigene coverversion des *porpoise song* von the monkees bei. und wie üblich beendet eine exklusive gutenacht-geschichte jedes set, diesmal erzählt von topdarsteller benedict cumberbatch, bekannt aus filmhighlights wie *12 years a slave*, *star trek* oder *the hobbit*

part 3 of 5 in the classic series features material previously released (andres and john tejada & arian leviste) on the m&g compilation >beneath the surface< but never pressed on vinyl. also featured are planned but unreleased nuggets from brad peterson & ewan jansen.

acid house ep with versions of acid acid anthems and a sweet melancholic number too.

kreidler begehen 2014 ihren 20. geburtstag - gerade der pubertät entwachsen, aber immer noch juvenil, draufgängerisch, ungestüm. die sechs stücke des in tiflis, georgien, aufgenommen albums sind für so manche Überraschung gut: plötzlich übernehmen bass und schlagzeug das ruder oder ein chor ertönt. ja, ein chor. kreidler haben mit georgischen sägern zusammengearbeitet: entrückt schwebend in dem versponnenen popstück -ceramic- oder bestimmend einen neuen raum im raum öffnend, wie in -nino-. letzteres eröffnet das album, ein stück, wie gemacht für die cabriosaison, mit schritttempo durch die verkehrsberuhigte zone und alles rauskitzeln, was die boxen hergeben. eine frauenstimme übernimmt zu -alphabet-, die laune steigt, es rockt, wie eben nur kreidler rocken, dann ein kurzes innehalten mit -destino-, ein melancholisches sehnen, das in abstrakten no-wave-funk führt, und dann -modul-, ein ähnliches brett wie -nino-, nur gnadenloser. bei -abc- geht es um ein ausloten von freiheiten in zuvor gesteckten grenzen - typisch kreidler. die lp erscheint inklusive einer cd.

really cool pack from pushing red, feat. superb uk bass / techno tracks from until silence & stickman

an leidenschaft und ideen mangelte es ihm ohnehin noch nie, denn schon immer war douglas greed ein getriebener, der es nicht lang auf nur einem fleck der musikalischen landkarte aushielt. mit seiner speziellen sozialisation zwischen hiphop jams, drum n bass-partys, den dunklen weggabelungen des pop a la joy division, depeche mode oder radiohead hat er als produzent und live-act in den vergangenen jahren immer auch ein stueck weit außerhalb des klassischen techno- und house rahmens gedacht. die ergebnisse dieser stets auch die stunden abseits des floors mit einbeziehenden denkprozesse zeigten sich bislang etwa auf seinem debütalbum krl (freude am tanzen)sowie singles für labels wie infine, acker oder gigolo

no frills (dub) plays off a rugged, strippedback rhythm, built around a classic 4/4 foundation, while popping percussion, warbling dub-tinged bass and infectious vocal murmurs meander around the drums

more upfront bass excursions from this cool helsinki label... by bristols praised kowton, the shocking young finnish talent that is las, as well as illustrious and productive label heads desto & twwth.

ellum audio are back for another killer release with a double sided, two track bomb which sees shall ocin take the a-side and fiberroot take the b-side. shall ocins lurking wolves hits with a thundering bass and driving force with trippy melodies and sonic fx zooming through the atmospherics with powerful impact, while fiberroots space localizer rumbles and grumbles in the lower end, building into emotive warm keys before kicking straight back into the deep groove.

over the course of four eps for numbers and creation of his own label ‘total fantasy’, deadboy has charted his own path far beyond the deep black space of mediocrity with previous records ‘if u want me’, ‘here’ & ‘blaquewerk’. on ‘return’ deadboy journeys further into uncharted territories, taking his music to the darkest recesses of disco and extraterrestrial synth-werk. the opening track ‘return’ finds the london-based producer taking cues from the likes of tangerine dream and klaus schulze with a gentle ambient opener that unwraps to reveal a beautiful and moving track. ‘des niles’ is a shimmering disco track built around an 80s boogie bassline, plus those killer deadboy vocal chop-ups that take us even deeper into the producers nighttime world. samples are worked to within an inch of their life on the floor-ready ‘yhvh’, whilst punchy bass and synth stabs take care of the rest. things then move swiftly on to ‘life code’, with the deadboy once again notching the tempo down and letting the track’s wistful oriental melodies ride out into the dark.

marco latrach from chile, prepared a fantastic ep with four solid originals. in them we will find several mixtures of deep house, house and tech. vision is driven by a very powerful string bass that makes the base for the rest of the elements and helps create an incredible vibe

the legendary tony rohr graces phobiq with his presence and offers two tracks alongside his new partner-in-crime layton giordani. the ep starts out with the sparse arrangement of -careless suggestions-, driven by a locomotive bassline and grinding rhythm section. moody stabs reinforce the bleak vibe, and the vocals coming at us from otherworldly black holes only add to the mood. label boss sasha carassi steps up for the remix in his trademarked stomping style, making use of hypnotic elements and the busy claps from the original. industrial-sounding hi-hat action drives his interpretation all the way home, after an apocalyptic breakdown, of course. on -reggae shiz- things are more stripped-down with bare drums holding everything together, as the rest of the arsenal slowly builds around menacing chords and a rocksteady groove. behind the spotlight, liquid bass comes together with quirky percussion to complete this almost-10-minute-long opus. dema maintains a sublime, shadowy mood in his version but opts for busier hats and heavier usage of chords.

following on from the release of innershades no stopping ep on creme organization last summer, the dutch label revisits the a side cut nina with two remixers in tow. those remixers are bristols bass pioneer kowton and the inimitable production duo of tuff city kids. unterton and delsin duo gerd janson & phillip lauer aka tuff city kids turn in a bulky, piano laced and acid riddled remix of nina that is a pure party starter. idle hands and hessle audio man kowton reworks nina into something run through with plenty of sirens, raw, crunchy drum loops and rolling percussive lines. its stormy and tumultuous and is full of frosty textures. these are two abrasive tracks designed for maximum impact on the dancefloor.

after a brief hiatus church are back with a debut offering of original material from apes. the a side *two thousand six* is a straight up techno work out, having been tried and tested this track is aimed directly at the dance floor. chaos in the cbd are on board for the remix taking us on a journey of warm, deep, subtle analogue house fresh off the back of their stand out track *78 to stanley bay*. the b side *cold love* goes some way to show apes’ versatility as a producer, it’s a nostalgic piece of work, with a pulsating bass-line driving through the track along with intricate percussion and a choice vocal sample to round things off. cold love is equally suited for the club or for home listening. apes right hand man seb wildblood takes the track in a slightly different direction, using elements of the percussion and transforming the vocal sample for a delightful melodic contribution to the ep. early support from paul woolford, breach, ben pearce, dusky, alexander nut & more.

with credits between them ranging from hypercolour, future boogie, fear of flying, southern fried, save you and wolf, dj/producers james welsh and ste roberts team up under their r&w pseudonym for this, the 7th release on initials with its clear mandate from the word go back in 2012 to release only the most underground house and techno, initials (helmed by ste himself, hypercolours alex jones and 1trax label boss dave elkabas) delivers the goods yet again with the socks & scandals ep. at just 2 tracks, there is no need to say more, with opener meat an understated mechanical exploration into the art of evolving and hypnotic beat-crafting, while bucket sheep employs rhythmic detail in a broader soundscape to great effect, offsetting the incessant marching bass expertly.

music is strongly linked to memory, sometimes just a simple note will trigger a deep feeling of nostalgia or emotion. the new homesick series was created by music enthusiasts who are living half a world away from their birthplaces. their concept is a play on memory, to re-edit and rework songs from the past into something which is timeless, tracks which feel fresh but retain their memories. for the first release, the homesick team have curated three pieces by drop out orchestra, late nite tuff guy, zimmer, and amadei. doo have carefully reworked -no scrubs- into a warm, bass driven, disco jam suited for the dancefloor, alntg has provided a solid groove theory lesson as only he can, and the ep is rounded-off with a special (double) bonus track for all the people who love 80s-era french pop music, reworked by zimmer and the asia-based newcomer amadei.

*** vinyl only ***
for fasten musiques first release of 2014, its bass-heavy track by fresh japanese producer ittetsu is based in london,uk including floor killer remix by archie hamilton & dan farserelli. cristi cons who is well-known as sit(sideways invisibility theory) and also released on eklo and lots of remixes for all inn, bodyparts etc pp

strictly ltd to 100 copies! introducing charmin records. a new vinyl only label out of east germany started by long time dj and producer florist. the vision of the label is to release quality, underground house and techno by friends and fellow music evangelists on vinyl. the first release teams up producers tilman and florist for their first collaboration together and the result is a well rounded collections of quality house music focussed on the dancefloor. the ep kicks off with >sunday roll< which is a deep, laid back excursion into >proper< house music. the track is underpinned by solid percussion with easy rhodes and piano chords weaving in and out of distant vocal samples. the emphasis here is on warmth and soul. >blind< is a more heads down affair, with energetic drum patterns and a lovely, well rounded bass that bumps its way through the track. >i cant stop< takes us into more stripped down territory, with a rough edge to it. finally >deep reflection< pairs up dreamy, reverb washed chords with a heavy, unrelenting rhythm section. with this ep charmin records look to lay out their stall and show the public what is to come from this exciting new label.

terence fixmer delivers the next offering on his planete rouge label with this triple tracker, -empire e.p- -empire- sees terence fixmer in full on techno mode, opening with the formidable bass tones of the title track, pounding straight into action. -descente- picks up the pace next, driving you on with its percussive layering. finally, the shimmering - origins- closes the ep with equal scorching intensity.-

three timeless tracks with bass to massage your ears and melodies to warm your heart.

usb stick - kein vinyl !! (usb stick - no vinyl)
2014 is the year of degree records first anniversary celebration. after three highly successful eps, which all hit the top 10, the label owners veitengruber and 212fahrenheit give their love back to the audience with the most sustainable and utterly stylish gimmick - a wooden 8 gb space to race usb flash drive with 16 exclusive tracks by the best national and international deep house and techhouse artists. it will be delivered in a precious box together with a necklace.

ltd 2014 repress !!
debut release from an edinburgh based producer on his own self funded and manufactured label. is001 is already on heavy rotation from the likes of linkwood, fudge fingas, deep space orchestra and jus ed whos been playing it on his underground quality radio show. the a side nocturnal wave draws on different forms of dance music and attempting to fuse them into one unique sound. roots in the sky is a piece of bass heavy house music in an omar s meets mr fingers vibe. hot!

kopf artefakt presents a new 12inch single, driving rhythms, bouncy bass line and bright synthesizer fanfares are the ingredients of this release.

nice price deal !!! quenum is an extraordinary individual. a professional breakdancer that was raised in africa, he found love in london in the 80s through mastering the art of djing to early electronic music and broke into the spotlight as acess58 in the 90s before forming the cadenza label with luciano in 2003.
his debut album *face to face* is deliriously deep and melancholic, rhythmically complex and gives a fragile new voice to techno. across the eleven original tracks, phillippe quenum exudes a graceful temperance creating tracks that flutter and take flight (indulge in synth voices of *children of the sun*) as well as rattle the bass bins (sample the raw energy of *basic solution* and delicate power of *ritual*). both sparse and insightful (*my people*) as well as intricate and anthemic (*never loose my soul*), quenums delivery is always quirky and slightly surprising and *face to face* is a curious analysis into this honest musical soul.

paul kalkbrenner veröffentlichte 2012 mit das gezabel eine erste sehr erfolgreiche single aus dem album guten tag. fuer das im sommer 2014 anstehende remix album haben sich nun die wahlberliner pan-pot, die paul kalkbrenner im jahre 2013 auf tournee begleitet haben, daran gemacht das gute stueck im remixgewandt zu veredeln. das ergebnis ist klassischer pan-pot style wie man ihn liebt, das heißt eleganter high-end produzierter, direkter techno ohne schnoerkel und beschoenigungen. die einpraegsame melodiefuehrung des originals wird geschickt zitiert und scheint aus dem heftigen bass- und beat-konstrukt des remixes immer wieder hervor.

corbu are an electronic, indie-rock band from brooklyn, new york spearheaded by producer and multi-instrumentalist jonathan graves. corbu are jonathan, todd hoellerman (drums, keys), amanda scott (synths, percussion), julian ferraldo (guitar, keys) and brian murphy (bass, keys). named after french architect le corbusier, the band has a strong creative aesthetic. graves writes the music from visual ideas, which he translates into sound. corbu songs are often heard partially or entirely in dreams, and are influenced by films, physical spaces and a childhood love of nature and science fiction. and it works. corbus music is beautifully crafted, taking the listener on a journey from day to night, through exhilarating sunsoaked sonic landscapes to land softly on the surface of the moon. jonathan began singing and playing different instruments at age nine, and eventually fell in love with samplers and their ability to bend conventional sounds into something abstract and new.
pressing on light blue / grey vinyl.