persnickety sounds is here to funk-ti-fy your world!
in this era of nü-disco, space disco, cosmic disco, disco house and shit, there must be a beacon of quality to light the way and lead the faithful back to a place where good grooves matter and realness is holding court.
let the labels fall and just get it movin!

label co-owner de walta returns back to meander after his latest releases on vakant and cynosure - and his musicality here is stronger than ever. these three personal tracks, were carefully mastered and cut by stefan betke aka pole at scape mastering.

limited edition of 150 units, handsigned by the designer

fright returns after a long absence in which we sought refuge in hades during the hail storm of gothic hysteria that passed over earths minions. some may remember us from the breakthrough debut release from gatekeeper or the unholy italo-techno alliance we shared with antoni maiovvi. now finally, we return, this halloween, with our most ominous mission yet. naum gabo aka glasgows jonnie wilkes (1/2 of optimo) and james savage started their illustrious career with a trio of releases as naum for kompakts speicher series then have most recently gone on to release music on dissident, thisisnotanexit, endless flight, world unknown and most recently optimo music. created and recorded between 2010 and 2011 in their hottrax studio, naum gabo have come up with > the crystal line<, > galena< and > dmitris darkness<. specifically delivered in mind for fright, they keep true to the labels mission of releasing music for unseen films with 3 mid-tempo and certainly melancholic gems that also maintain an unmistakable ng groove for the stranger dancefloors we know and love. an absolute highlight, > the crystal line< is dedicated to the late, great kurt hauenstein aka supermax. superbly cut loud at 45rpm, this epic tribute is what vinyl addicts dream of hearing.

hot off the presses. we just got these in last nite from portland. this is our first real peak at body work, glass candys much anticipated third album. johnny & ida have been destroying clubs with both of these tracks for almost two years now. forever pushing forward into new ground from where b/e/a/t/b/o/x & 2010s feeling without touching left off, they candy coated this slice of analog glamour & sprinkled it with some stardust on top. lazer driven melodies bounce off electro primitive drums that would make moe tucker proud. idas crazy like a monkey & happy like a new year as she sings a call & response to the crowd. >warm in the winter< continues to unfold for seven plus minutes of shimmering percussive synth. the proto boogie b side >beautiful object< is so grimey it makes us think of bbbb s production on the first madonna album. the rhythms keep turning while future & past collide. johnny gives us the usual dosage of heavy bass & crisp handclaps. written & recorded in the icey montreal winter. mixed for all seasons.
entire first pressing on delicious rasperry colored vinyl !

this voyage starts … in deep euphoria! consistent with the previous aesthetic audio releases, yasuo satos (japan) formula for the number 13 release from aesthetic audio is an wonderful rollercoaster of deepness, raw substance and timeless music that clearly will keep heads nodding … can you see the light?

the first official release by the berlin duo, samanta fox aka daniel frank gizzie iii and jean-daniel tömör. they hold a residency in berlins famed salon - zur wilden renate where they do their bi-weekly whiskey tango foxtrott night. prior to being involved in samanta fox, jean-daniel was known as lazymouth with his partner thomas tietz. what a woman needs is the foxy duos first step into the production world together and encompasses what the boys to convey in their eclectic, yet forward thinking dj sets. a tr-808 tom driven bass-line and ghostly strings move the track along while a 909 high hat/kick drum combo keep the rhythm flowing.the b-side is a remix by the swift. the swift is also one of renates residents and his bi-monthly voyage voyage night brings a premium list of emerging artists to the berlin club scene. witness his swiftness take the foxs a-side to another level of house. a floor burner for sure.

the success of >twist< released with yuksek aka peter in peter and the magician, which was heard in the playlists of some of the best djs around the world, has contributed to increase the magician reputation among djs and electro lovers…
the only thing we could hear from him until then were his magic tapes, available on soundcloud with no tracklisting so as to keep the mystery around them… there again, the concept has created so much excitement among music aficionados that the magician has already released thirteen of them!
>i dont know what to do< is a pure dance jewel enlightened by jeppes voice! as for the club mix and the remixes by fabian and plastic plates, they are definitely more electronic and punchy and will be all perfect for the club times!

coming off the heels of the kitano ep, we decided to keep things right in the bustling metropolis of deepness known as melbourne, australia for our next undertones release. after successful outings on both 3rd strike and dirt crew, it just made perfect sense for us to join musical forces with the tortoise. tortoise laces us with two vocally charged joints that set the tone just right. we couldn t think of a better way to put our spin on this release than to feature the extremely talented duo known as genius of time on not one but two remixes .. one for each track! it s definitely a first for us and we couldn t be anymore pleased with how everything shook out.

screwloose is all about gripping basslines that tear dance floors apart. this release features a wonderfully original d&b track by loko along with a beast of remix by koan sound. what makes this a great release is the fact that the two tracks are a real contrast, both at very different tempos and styles. both tracks are pushing d&b/dubstep/bass music forward.

the new age sound of frankfurt! hot on the heels of massimiliano pagliaras praised album debut focus for infinity youll find a neat 12inch of top-quality remix action. first up, frankfurts version of a young peter daou aka phillip lauer (arto mwambe, brontosaurus) and running backs gerd janson (who spend a big deal of his youth trying to perfect a weak bobby konders mimicry) team up as tuff city kids. offering two takes, pagliaras >a wrong chance< gets split into a sweet layer cake of bass, synths, strings and for those who are faint at heart, an additional riddim version provides hidden acid fantasies. upside down, oliver hafenbauer and christian beisswenger (arto mwambe fame again) keep on exploring their sharp electro funk under their b.h.v.f moniker. with a playtime that exceeds nine minutes, you get right twists and wicked turns and most of all sounds unheard. modern music with an old-fashioned style of lovin.

kowtons eps are the best possible fit for the devils workshop – they are not only deep, dark and warm, but also seductive and, at a pinch, sexy – just like the dark prince, or so i ve been told. perhaps i ve come under satans sway, but for me, both eps released so far on idle hands sound like someone whos been at it for much, much longer: this is a music knowledge which is anything but basic.

the sun is shining, the drinks are flowing and the music is bumping. summer is well and truly here and what better way to top off the best season of the year than with a 4 track summer sampler from the blockhead camp. as we have come to expect from team blockhead, they have provided us with another solid release with 4 tracks of pure bumpy tech house that would appeal across a far and wide ranging dancefloor. deep basslines, high top shuffles and infectious melody hooklines will keep the feet stomping and heads nodding. give it a spin and see the floor bounce!

the main stem debut with >contortion danse< their first single for lipservice. it oozes new-wave swag, with james flanagans vocals setting the scene. clash-esque guitar chops and cowbell pings are the order-of-the-day with a hefty bass line and drum workout that keep the groove bumping.
now the remixes, first up the rhythm odyssey warehouse dub takes the track down a dirty groove dubbing things up and adding some 808 rhythms and tribal bass coming on like a undiscovered nu groove release! the band drop their own remix keeping it smooth and hypnotic with echoes of the beloved. last but definitley not least birmmingams slo-mo house / beatdown king mark-e provides us with a epic mix of >yes sacrifice<, mark-e takes us on a spine tingling electronica journey.. oh yes!
look out for the main stems long player >electric church< coming soon.

keep up! records unveils brand new signing bestboygrip complete with his debut ep fonck. those with their ears to the ground will be aware that the germany-based bestboy is well-known within the drum n bass world under a different moniker. but this is the bestboy cutting loose for a minute and kicking out some modern disco jams with one foot in the past and the other in the future. this is the sound of an 80s boogie, synthesizer, library music and b-movie obsessive. fonck is the slow-paced opener with heavy-hitting synth drums but reflective keyboard narrative. one of keep up! recordsfavourite producers architeq provides a dubby, spacey remix sounding like something luke vibert might have included on his nuggets library compilations. on the flipside the pace quickens with the flexible bassline but tight groove of copyright. the ep closes with the house-tinged cross my mind, which builds on the strong melody-lead theme of the other tracks even further with the aid of catchy synth lead and vocal hooks. the fonck ep sits comfortably next to artists such as faze action, lcd soundsystem and ilija rudman. just the way keep up! likes its modern disco. bestboygrip is aiming to expand his sound even further, this time onto the stage with a full live band. keep an eye out for roland and his crack team of musicians visiting your town.

eric duncan (of rub n tug fame) drops release number four in his keep it cheap series - this time inviting the ever on-point justin vandervolgen (tbd) to take care of b side duties head and shoulders above the glut of edits out there, these dig much deeper & are purpose built for sweaty club use, and not to tantalize bedroom bloggers. as with the cult combi series, we expect these to sell out in a matter of days - 300 copies only.

there is no time to recover from the neophyte 050 - live and loud release. kasparov already knocks on your door with his forthcoming ep >keep going<. make sure you are ready for another bomb release on the neophyte series!
>keep going< may sounds familiar to you, and that is correct! known, thanks to the phat kicks and ripping sounds, this one will give you goose bumps! thanks to the catchy vocals and melody, >trapped in this world< is a real wreck-the-dance-floor track. a track with an epic break and massive vocals what will lead into an huge outburst when the melody kicks in.
the neo051 - kasparov - keep going is a 100% musthave for your vinyl collection!

so here we go again, dj mehdi and riton are carte blanche. cant stop, wont stop. the new ep is called white man on the moon, and includes smashing jack on the moon, and next single with you, featuring alexis taylor from hot chip on vocal duties. the new mixtape is called house party 2: the pyjama jam. and last but not least, the new tour is called carte blanche revue, its worldwide, its djing and tr-909ing, its rollerskate dancing, its popping, and its locking (for real)

disco nihilist is a rather special project. firmly rooted in the us-american electronic music traditions, mike taylors records on love what you feel or construction paper roam the grey are between chicagos jack urgency, detroits funky machine soul and the raw magic of vintage drum machines. his style is natural, murky, filthy and raw to the core. the six track ep >running (far away)< for running back is an exercise in grinding beats, squelching acid lines, graceful pianos and heartfelt rhythms without any paralyzing retro romance. it is what it is. get a piece of the real bread

walter merlin jones is a perfectionist. a presence in the house scene since the late 80s, the dj and producer has, over the years, created thousands of undoubtedly wonderful, but unfinished, songs – a staggering collection of musical bits that have fallen victim to his tendency to be his own worst critic. yet, that same perfectionism has yielded some of the most engaging dance music of the last decade, however scant – songs that are aural proof of his preference for quality over quantity. joness first dfa release, 2009s >ill keep on loving you/living without your love<, confirmed his commitment to this idea with subtle grace and slow, seductive rhythms. now, with graceful exit – which pairs joness talents with singer ellipsis, boston producer chas bronz and saxophonist jesse allen — the new orleans-raised artist continues to showcase his discerning ear, proffering music with a modern, evolved take on discos very best virtues.

label boss christian smith returns to his tronic imprint with >keep on<.

here at bearfunk hq we firmly believe in perseverance. we keep asking questions until we get the right answer and with 6ft bear by our side the answer is usually yes. we kept asking ilija rudman to get in the studio and write us a killer lp but being the busy bee that he is it was hard for him to take the time out. we kept asking until he eventually caved in and went underground to record his first lp, >the reveal<. ilija is a devoted and passionate man when it comes to music. one of his prerequisites for recording an lp was that the recordings had to be made with the same techniques and equipment that inspired him to make music in the first place. so ilija hooked up with one of his studio mentors and got his dream line-up of synthesizers, roland jupiter 4 & 8, minimoog, roland sh2, juno 60 and his dream drum machines linn and oberheim dmx. these analogue machines fire up to create a warm and authentic vibe across the whole lp. we are reminded here that machines do have soul if used properly. we start proceedings with the wigged out boogie of >inspectors drive< which might be a little nod in the direction of wally badarous classic chief in< have all the ingredients of dj friendly hits. the lp reveals all the influences that ilija has experienced and it shows the talent that runs inside him as he is able to make such an amazingly retro lp sound like something from the future. we are sure in years to come this lp could become as important as the influences that inspired mr. rudman to make it.

swedens techno legend with his next techno release, hypnotic & groovin

super limited edition re-press on heavyweight vinyl

eric duncan (of rub n tug fame) drops number three in his keep it cheap series - this time inviting underground uk disco hero foolish felix dickinson to take care of b side duties. head and shoulders above the glut of edits out there, these dig much deeper & are purpose built for sweaty club use, and not to tantalize bedroom bloggers.
as with the cult combi series, we expect these to sell out in a matter of days - 300 copies only.

killer remix package !!! the enigmatic duo behind much of droid behaviours activity, vangelis and vidal vargas make their debut on droid recordings as raíz. raíz marks a new sound and message for the label, bringing a deeper sound to the power and grit. the raíz project first appeared on historia y violencia with the dark dub track nueva, which made waves for the label last spring. this time round the duo delves into an exploration of atmosphere, psychedelia, and themes of emotional disorder with the keep secrets ep. on remix duties are like minded music veterans james ruskin of blueprint uk and jerome sydenham vs function of ibadan / sandwell fame..

m a n i k returns to ovum after his incredibly successful park to the slope ep. he comes to us this whit his follow up keep that fresh ep. the title of the ep says it all as m a n i k is constantly evolving his sound and keeping the music fresh. the title track >keep that fresh< has a funky 303 bass line with intricate grooves and a hook made up of some chords. this is something that will clearly get the floor rolling. next up is ditmars blvd with its heavy drums and catchy synth line, is a stone cold groove track. on the b side we start with >hold on<. this track is inspired by the sounds of early west coast g funk hip hop with its lead synth and funked up analog bass line. the final cut on this diverse ep is >shes slow motion<, with its r&b vocal floating over the incredible deep instrumental. this is something you could hear in the early mornings at a brooklyn warehouse party. all in all a great diverse follow up from m a n i k that should be in the sets of a wide range of djs

after the first praterei release that received great feedback allover and is now sold out almost everywhere, here’s the follow up. again two strong bottomheavy house cuts are featured. the artists wish to stay anonymous, so the names here are synonyms. all we can say that michael ferragosto is a producer that has also released for the chicago based mathematics label and 7 citizens is a promising up and coming producer from austria. 500 copies pressed only from this one!

limited to 500 copies worldwide.bristol based skinnz unleashes his debut solo release after more than 5 years in the game! his productions date back to an appearance on a destructive recordings compilation back in 2005 alongside the likes of skream, toastyboy, distance and vexd. more recently his collabs with i.d have seen releases on labels such as pinchs earwax and double science. >keep it gutta< features soaring synthetic soul chords, like jokers >purple wow< sound with aggro elements sublimated into a crisp urban elegance. >euphorbia< strays into martyn/joy orbison territory, its fizzing drone chords and soul vocal samples compressed around a bassier but grime-inclined beat to breathless effect! currently receiving heavy radio1 / 1xtra support from mistajam and ras kwame, along with mary anne hobbs, pinch, mensah, i.d, baobinga, akira kiteshi, jayglo & more!

the next release on important hardcore will be the second single of dutch artist the beat controller. this 3-track ep is named by the title track >droppin heat<, as massive mainstyle bomb!
the b-side includes the track >fiction failure<, a cooperation with masters of hardcore artist re-style, well known at the moment for his syndicate anthem. last but not least we have >keep on rocking<, a surprisingly hard and driving track. definitely not the usual main-style as we would expect from this geezer!

eclectic avenue records keep up their high standard of artists and bring in rob mello to remix one of the most talked about producers of the moment - the dead rose music company.
limited pressing of 300 copies - so better be quick!

following the successful peven everett album release remixed by new york house legend, timmy regisford and studio partner adam rios this summer, tribe keep the continuity coming and are proud to present the first single from timmy regisfords brand new album >at the club<, featuring brooklyn vocalist lynn lockamy, which is due for release on tribe records at the beginning of next year.

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funk me recordings again. for this new release label owner fer br bring more funk/disco material by infamous swedish producer carl falk , the fresh new talent thermo ,the spanish funk master aitor ronda and of course fer br . keep it real and be funky my friend.

**includes coupon for free mp3 download of entire album**
anoraak is getting ready to drop the physical copy of his album >wherever the sun sets<. in this album anoraak includes his last single >try me< and a great track featuring sally shapiro which is sheer perfection. the whole album is chilled with disco/electronic sounds, enough variations to keep the whole album interesting, and sensuality.

goodvibe records project is an effort to expand the boundaries of hugo, and his favourite producers music, beyond standard nightclub beats. after the bright side, its time to reveal hugos dark side for the second release of his new imprint goodvibe records. hugo takes the listener down the darker alleys of his production and demonstrates to himself that 4/4 beats are made of many different feelings. we are all strongly attracted by the dark side of life, of humor, of music. it doesn’t make us bad persons, but in fact make us as comfortable with ourself as we could possibly be. it lightens the seriousness of subjects dubbed taboo. lets go on the dark side!

slamming four track ep , this is the 2nd part of two parts, taken from the huge tensnake in the house cd , on defected !! special decks tip !!

handnumbered, limited to 1000 copies vinyl factory edition, pressed on 200-gram vinyl records with the emi 1400 machine, uk release. double 12 inch plus bonus 7 inch in gatefold cover, including 12 inch artprint.

four more explosive disco funk action gems to fill your dancefloor from a collaboration between texas finest exponents of funk and in flagranti with volume 4 of the series. >the insatiable tiger woods ep< as a nod to the sex addicted us golfer who allegedly likes a spot of disco dancing at the weekends. a brag mount is an infectious disco gem of such magnitude that girls will rush onto the dance floor with wild abandon. mishaps with chocolate is a cheeky and hooky bullet and theres no let up on the flipside as this value for money 4 tracker aims to prove with brass n bass led disco boogie. another essential vinyl item for your record box and another summer scorcher from the killer funk label stable !

its not often we end up releasing four singles from an album, but with the tuneful love supreme standout track >waiting for the love< we seem to have achieved it. penned with uk based benjamin james smith, (who also delivers the snappy vocal) the track screamed single right from the start. heading up the remix package are two stomping mixes from synth-wizards, chicken lips. dean and andy keep the catchy vocal but overdrive things in the synth department. their vast armoury of sounds and accomplished arrangement makes this mix one to be really proud of.

september signals a welcome return to the scene by two of d&b?s most respected characters, craggz & parallel, and it couldnt have come a moment too soon. since releasing their debut >northern soul< lp on valve back in 2006 the pair have stepped back, regrouped and are now ready to come full force with a brand new super-fresh sound that?s sure to raise heads throughout the scene. drawing on influences from electronic music past and present from early techno sounds, 80s synth-pop through to a myriad of contemporary dance music genres, craggz & parallel have created a truly unique and daring album sure to quench the most discerning and dance floor tastes whilst challenging the more traditional drum and bass album ideals. even reverting back to analogue production techniques to combine with the modern creates an experience unlike any other around today so keep you ears open for the genius new sounds of craggz & parallel.

roy ayers (born september 10, 1940) is an american funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. ayers began his career as a jazz player, releasing several albums with atlantic records before his tenure at polydor records, during which he progressed a new r&b style, slowly molding the new disco genre.

running and releasing on the labels equalized, wax and subsolo, shed managed to become one of the most influential artists in todays techno, house and dubstep genres.
the vinyl version of his new album >the traveller< will be packaged in a luxurious gatefold cover.

after his >true emotions ep< and the marco bailey >muzik<-remix, mb elektronics invited davy dee back to hit us with another slamming release.
starting off with the perfect combination between house and techno: >the yellow screen< twists and turns. make sure to listen all 6 minutes of it because the end is not as you would expect. a splendid remix from kaiserdisco brings a more minimal feel to the track but keep enough of the splendid original version to remain groovy.
the flipside track >sweet violence< has many great sounds, striking bass-lines and gives you that vintage warehouse-techno feeling.
what better way to start your summer!

eric duncan (of rub n tug fame) drops a last minute hot one on us! as with the cult combi series, we expect these to sell out in a matter of days. japanese imports!

after the massive success of the djoon experience old landmark part. 1, here comes three incredible remixes by the french top producers rocco, manoo and franck roger. just when you thought there couldn t be any better versions than the original versions, comes two remixes that are just gonna kill you... a massive deep re-interpretation from rocco, drive with a splendid piano session, that could have come from the best of def mix - from those glory days. and then, be ready to dance on it over and over with a dancefloor stomper from mr. manoo, that will keep your feet on the floor for 10 minutes and never leaves you... rough beatz, strong organ hook, and gospel vocal on fire - franck roger just did it again! pray the lord again! supported by black coffee, louie vega, marlon d, deli g, jammie thinnes, ralf gum, yass, brothera€,™,s vibes, patrick wilsona