ruff daft returns, and after a various artist ep for number 7, number 8 on the label goes back to the founder, with three new tracks from cottam washed out kicks things off, at the cross roads between mood hut & basic channel where dub techno sensibilities meet dreamy chords for a delectable deep house track. horns harks back to cottam s earliest releases, with an afro-ish horn loop teased out over four minutes until the full loop and bass kick in to devastating effect. a ruff draft sees cottam look back towards his techno roots, with a killer kick drum and raw acid lending an abrasive edge to a well rounded ep of varied styles.

loco dices desolat kicks off 2016 with a brilliant new ep from romanian trio premiesku aka long term friends livio, roby and george g. they have close associations with the label and have done for years, and after their great debut album indirect in 2012, are now a very real force in the dance world.

italian melody makers modular project reveal their debut ep, a nature-dubbed and organic five track effort merging tech house and electronica. the endeavor kicks off with the nostalgy laden yet upbeat leaf, whose steady bassline gives leeway to a dreamy developing, synth lined harmony. aptly entitled into the woods, the second track goes into deep territory via distorted synths, a wave-reminiscent element that remains its central focus til the very last sequence. the woodlandish journey fully unfolds at the third track, a contrastingly darker ...

new label nonstop kicks off with *sunday morning* by italian producer pirupa. pressed in 3 versions on limited vinyl.

actress is next up for a remix treatment in the next installment of the dj-kicks 12 inch series.

bt09 - invisible darning brings together 4 unique acts, covering a wide spectrum of techno and electro. crystal maze s crossroad blues kicks off the ep with slow mo tripped out techno. dez williams hand on mouth follows up with spaced out, stargazing electro. on the flip we have switzerland’s echo 106 - 100m splutter bringing stuttering arpeggiated synths for an epic showdown. closing the ep albert van abbe resurrects his dormant the pulse projects for the brutalist crunching grounds. very limited copies. vinyl comes hand stamped complete with individual screen printed artwork unique to each copy.

straight out of the ukraine comes io (mulen) aka aleksandr voznichenko, a man whose back catalogue includes releases on labels such as rejected, eklectisch and area remote to name but a few. now he links up with one of paris’ premier labels, run by one of paris’ premier crews – apollonia. with one solid track and a classy remix from danish young gun malin génie, this is another surefire winner from apollonia. ‘to the unknown’ kicks things off with a steady build up. shrouded in a hazy mist it draws you to its understated groove, io turns in a very considered production that evolves at a slow yet utterly gripping pace. the energy levels rise like the tide of the ocean, engulfing you before you know it. io’s dexterity and cunning ability to keep the listener engaged manifests itself here, bomb! on the flip side, malin genie steps in to give ‘to the unknown’ a new lick of paint and what we get is a jazzy, minimal rework with a jaunty skip in its step and a wicked bassline.

simple enough to come true (lag005) is the debut solo e.p. from l.a.g. label boss arthur kimskii. the ep contains 3 cuts. simple enough is the emotional big room cut with trippy vocals and rolling bass and big kicks. she survived playfully uses noise elements and reverb. the producers ny/nj influences really shine through in this deep house/techno cut.

slow beauty presents the second ep by martin schulte. *quiet street* is your soundtrack for early morning after party and lonely city night. deep bass, warm kicks, metallic chords and subtle nuances. this is a must have for all fans of echo and slow techno.

limited and remastered reissue of two long player, dub influenced monsters by c-rock under his dubstar alias. kicks, hats, bass and delay-lay-lay-lay-lay. no more words needed.

300 copies - screen-printed sleeve
s winter kicks in, it s good to remember there are parts of the world where its still sunny and hot. cosmic pint glass hit us with a stunning v/a 4 tracker to wrap up a year which has seen the label go from strength to strength ! the new found pan solo kicks off the hot tropics ep, taking us deep into a marimba & pan pipe heavy jungle paradise for a tree-top party that s hard to resist.

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!k7 reintroduce their dj-kicks 12 inch series and with it, the old tradition of releasing original material exclusively premiered through their globally lauded mix series alongside a selection of remixes hand picked by the compiling artist.

can t joke with dexy is the opener here and is a bumpy, edgy house cut with tense and nervy keys jangling above a roughshod drum line. it grows ever more dark and comic and things roll on before faith is a more breezy, airy house groove. the drums here dance a nimble dance, thin synths and emotive chords all come in rich layers and a lo-fi percussive line proves how frey can conjure up idiosyncratic sounds with ease. like its title suggest, ghosts is a hauntingly atmospheric track with icy hi hats, pixel thing and hugely melancholic chords and harmonic bells all adding a sense of calm and serenity to turbulent drums deep down below. lastly, scale is a sub 100bpm crawler with fat elastic synths strung up between lazy kicks. two filtered spoken word lines add plenty of weirdness to this soupy bit of cosmic seduction and round out an ep that is stuffed with fresh ideas and great sonic invention.

deconstructed ebm from the nous affiliate spoiled drama kicks off the new science fiction compilation - 10 tracks of crazed machine grooves further diversifying the science fiction’s exploration into synthetics. the opener driven simply by an obnoxiously saturated digital drum machine and a mechanical body music bass loop simultaneously hints to late 80s darkside chicago roots with hard flanged hi-hats and a detuned string machin

einzelkind returns to infuse, this time teaming up with simon birkenfeld for their new project hot city orchestra. the observatory ep kicks off with futuro, a deliciously tripped out slice of house whilst flipsides title track the observatory ploughs a deeper furrow with warm pads imbuing the track with a subtle uplifting flavour

trp005, i have a question , explores subtler and slower tempo variants on trips sonic signature than the tougher-sounding 004. in addition to another modular cut from nina kraviz, lets do it, and tracks by bjarki and population one (terrence dixon), trp004s k-hand (kelli hand), roma zuckerman and vladimir dubyshkin all return, while fred p and dommune s dj sodeyama both make their label debuts. kravizs edit of fred ps higher mentalism gets its official release following its appearance on her dj-kicks mix in early 2015. another highly anticipated stellar package to round off a seminal first year for nina kraviz trip label.

the second offering from freerotation brings the vinyl debut of irish born, london resident monoak. monoak’s distinctive style of gritty, melodic techno displays an artist engrossed in his work, wanting to take us on a unique journey into uncharted territory. melody and percussion interchange amongst a framework of deep, broken, pounding kicks, and sizzling highs. the resolute ep is brimming with tunes which stay firmly in your head, and exude a timeless quality, a rare thing these days from a new producer taking his first steps.

new years deal - following hot on the heels of tobys brilliant long player rising son we bring you a couple of our favorite tracks remixed by two of our favorite producers, namely i:cube and session victim. the versatile veteran nicolas chaix kicks things off in his own unique style on his interpretation of love affair with widescreen pads and subterranean clanks and growls setting things up for a heady house journey. session victim do their thing on slo flava, jacking up the tempo and turning in a bouncing live jam with a soulful edge. completing this ep we also have the two original versions of love affair and slo flava in all their glory.

with grace cores luminously warm debut ep, krsna, the artist has offer up a hi-energy provocative style blended with possessed chanting, modern pop, post-rave and hypnotic trance. these elements have come together to occupy a remarkably weird place all its own. taking cues and hint from pop-inspired releases, krsna slowly progresses from atmospheric and dreamy uplifting melodies to increased tempos with powerful, lilting synths and addictive, pounding and relentless drum kicks. it showcases a deconstructed panoramic set of tracks that shimmer with confidence and wonder created by the unique inner logic of grace cores sound world. finally entering brainspaces this fall, the result is a records that sounds both focused and coherent, flowing with a conceptual ease that leaves the listener completely fulfilled and open-jawed.

freaky and seductive club studies from nyc producer via app, following up last years *dangerous game* cassette release here on 1080p with a five track 12 inch. disparately-sourced vocal samples, twinkling synths, and creeping basslines dialogue and tangle on the the table of apps demonic feast. club kicks and twisted-up models of more recognizable dance formats hold together disjointed parts on the brink of collapse and knock them into hard grooves. 7 headed rides low and rude, ripping down the backroads at 125mph, only ever stopping for brief reprieve before thrashing right back into infectious, blissful mania.

sing like a bird (reprise) is a fresh version of the track originally released last year on peter van hoesen s time to express label, to which shuttle fans will have become familiar with in recent sets. it maintains the original s hazy reverbed flavour, but in the form of a more groove-oriented and psychedelic edit that sidelines much of the original s vocal track in favour of a snake enchanter-like synewave melody, for a less lyrical but equally musical new take. the b-side back here is an older track that shuttle has been holding back for a while, waiting for the right moment to reveal this atmospheric, melancholic and melodic track, in which intricately delayed layers of piano keys progressively unfold through a rich percussive background made of 808 rims, deep bass kicks, heavy toms and jazzy hats and rides.

the next release on paul rip s specimen records is by god of the machine, the brainchild of deep house and techno maestro, derrick thompson a.k.a. drivetrain. the ep kicks of with the original, a powerful slice of jackin tribal techno, its bleeps, tones and chants sitting atop a tight percussive groove that s infectious from the first beat to the last drop. next up comes hijacker s electro workout. its beats are old school yet the attitude is set firmly in the future with its square wave bass line, trippy noises and swooping scikfi pads. santonio echols takes it back to detroit with a simple yet driving tech house rendition containing sublime melodic chords, eerie pads and a hypnotic pad stab that sends tingles up your spine. mr.c finishes with one of his typically infectious acid workouts, where he adds a cheeky bassline, haunting pads and cowbell pings to blend and morph into the twisted effects of a psychoactive substance.

phonica white returns with two extended cuts from their mainstay artist iori. monsoon & rainfall mark ioris 5th contribution to the label and it may be his best yet. monsoon on the a-side is a deeply hypnotizing piece of dub techno thats destined to cause dance floor destruction. steady kicks & toms open the track up before a relentless downpour of intricate percussion and low-end stabs lock you in for the track’s 10 minute duration definitely one for the long nights in dark rooms. the b-side is a calming contrast to the a side storm. deep and meditative, rainfall comprises sparse modulating synth keys coupled with a bouncy rhythm section and airy spaced-out sound effects that create a dreamy atmosphere. this is iori on top form.

schuko ep is the second release from the lyon (france) based label aiia recordings, which without surprise is still speaking about techno. the release is signed by the german duo schutzkontakt, with one member from dualit, who uses violent and reverbering kicks on konter and latenz, completed by a deep and sweet melody on frage, whether by different layers of indus samples. the most relevant feeling by listening this four-track ep is that it brings you between hard and soft moments, but still in a mighty state of mind, thanks to the intensity put by schutzkontakt in schuko ep. even if everything slacken when zyllinder comes with its more groovy and acid rhythms after the two precedent techno-indus tracks.

after 3 years of hosting and co-hosting several successful events the guys at vbx decided to expand their musical horizon in the form of a vinyl only label. none other then vbx mainstay ferro is responsible for the kickoff ep. >time will tell< perfectly showcases the various facets of ferro s musical persona. the a-side track >time< is the most introspective and hypnotic on this ep. the background atmospherics swell and fall, while the rhythm steadily chugs forward, slowly making you lose your sense of time. the growling sounds and heavy kicks that form the backbone of >mushin< make this track the most straightforward club banger of the bunch, while still maintaining an edge through the intricate sampling of armand van helden s >the funk phenomenon<. ferro rounds up the ep with >opening the seven<, nagging vocal snips serve as a melodic hook while distorted rhythmical elements give the track its typical ferro sense of swing.

pole jam vinyl proudly present their 5th release called the soul shadow ep darko kustura makes a welcome return and brings us the stunning soul divide , a seriously funky, discofied number, topped off with delicious piano breaks to open proceedings in perfect fashion. joining darko are new signings cucumbers. the russian duo make their debut with never knew which wastes no time in whisking us off on a super smooth, open-top ride along blissful house boulevard. all-star cassara kicks off the second side in his true fashion - a funky looped bass line coupled with a hypnotic deeper feel. uk based musician slync is a new find. he unveils his latest track toasted , which rounds off the ep beautifully with 6 minutes of shimmering, glossy nu disco.

-i think of you- kicks things off with a taught 4//4 pulse sitting under cheeky vocal samples and a climbing bass pattern. expert arrangement sends guitar licks rolling in and out of focus before -still feel good- sets a disco-indebted chug walking throug

anouka started a year ago with her first sets on soundcloud and the response was incredible, building her fan base consistently. her debut ep traveller is released on soso, the label that she runs together with zusammenklang and oliver schories. the ep reflects what anouka always tries to express in her sets: showing that melancholy and happiness are very close together and they can work harmoniously. she recorded the vocals for both tracks by herself, which was challenging yet very rewarding. frequent traveller kicks things off nicely with its melancholic moodiness shining through as we meander effortlessly through berlin inspired melodies, while the sultry vocal sits wonderfully on top adding an extra layer of depth. christopher schwarzwalder is on remix duties, and from the off creates tension as this atmospheric rework subtly growls as it grooves. its sparseness is the key here, as this restrained gem works its magic. liberty is next as it tinkles away, creating a warm glow, and its caressed with its spoken french vocal, creating an air of sophistication. and rounding things off nicely is the midas 104 remix. this mystical touch up takes the energy levels up a notch, but increases the melancholy further and adding an air of just the right amount of wonkiness and quirkiness.

proper house with rare grooves and moody strings. sweet kicks to shake you up. charming and resistless. sounds like from another age. vinyl only!

its a moment of first s for the fresh faced berliner sebo k. as he prepares the launch his very own fledging record label scenario music, he also becomes the newsest member of phil weeks robsoul family as we bring you his much anticipated -catalyst ep-.dedicated to the deeper spectrum of sound, sebo k is much reverred for his work behind the decks that sees him transition effortlessly from soulful freshness to stripped-back grooves and a variety that we ve transfer across to his own productions.with change comes a new vigour, and the catalyst ep kicks off a productive new period for sebo k. three strong house cuts that will become the musical mortar for many as they build their own, on the dancefloor.

inspiriert vom new wave und punk der späten siebziger jahre gründen die aus toronto stammende, charismatische sängerin emily haines und der new yorker gitarrist jimmy shaw in brooklyn die band metric. die kombination aus punk, new wave, treibenden dancerhythmen, indiepop und einer spur electronic, verfehlt ihre wirkung nicht. in ihr neues album haben metric referenzen an musiker und acts gepackt, die sie inspiriert haben: depeche mode, new order, the cure, underworld oder kraftwerk. sängerin emily haines erklärt, dass es darum ging *die romantik einer anderen zeit zu finden, ohne in nostalgie zu verfallen*. dieses konzept findet sich auch auf dem albumcover wieder, auf dem das hotel chisca in memphis zu sehen ist (dort gab elvis presley sein erstes radio-interview). das neue album erscheint über das bandeigene label mmi via kobalt label services. doppel-vinyl im klappcover, downloadcode inklusive.

diynamic are delighted to present a brand new ep from long standing family member and key label player h.o.s.h.. after a great summer playing diynamic events in ibiza as well as many other gigs around europe, he is now back to prove his production chops are some of the finest in the game. this new cilantrophy ep, which comes a year after his well received forever young series of eps and is his first outing in 2015, kicks off with „cilantro“. this one is a deep and bubbly tech house number with scurrying drums and hi-hats as well as surging synths, wavy chords and plenty of twinkling melody that really shines bright.

polar is a similarly physical track with massive, monstrous kicks, reverberating synth lines and a barreling sense of groove that washes over you like a braking wave. finally, warrior charge is another physical and functional cut with robust drums, oversized hi hats and woodpecker like hook that demands you stomp and head bang from start to finish.

welcoming the fourth vinyl only instalment from farfromnormal features an excellent 3 track ep from the up and coming julian. after a long process julian has come up with 3 great original tracks which farfromnormal where happily to take on board and put together julian s very first vinyl release. this record grabs your attention from the start with track 1 resorave. resorave is a very psychedelic track with dark drums and beautiful slow atmospheres and a tripping vocal. track 2 grunge is much more on the groovy side to with fantastic production and pads that take you on a great journey. track 3 chorale is the title track and the one track to leave you on a high, with the heavy kicks and bass lines mixing between a tripping vocal and beautifully placed instruments, this is perfect for the peak hours.

with releases on hommage and monaberry he is one to watch this year in house and underground electronical music scene 2015.blowish gets things started with a chunky kick lead beat, sizzling hats and a repetive piano chord that instantly provide a high rush of energy. the track works around a deadly combination of tension and suspense! after the long break as the groove kicks back, a bouncy and melodic baseline push your hip to the dancefloor. ...

friends and fans of tramp records in general, and of the feeling nice series specifically, will be feeling even nicer this time around with the release of this deep and soulful new collection: feeling nice volume 3. these recordings have been painstakingly sought-out and unearthed from as far away as hawaii, canada, and jamaica (in addition to the usual texas, ohio, and georgia). this music has been carefully transferred (in some cases form the sole known copy) and remastered to the highest standards of audio quality. the double vinyl lp comes in gatefold sleeve with bonus 7 inch and download code.

totally storming remixes from martyn hares recent album, swollen sounds
lots of hype around the joefarr remix - a constant feature in the sets of some of the biggest names
tons of great dj feedback

various artists pt.2 follows on from 2014’s storming rsn002 printed insert included great dj support – see below… “various artists pt.2” follows on from 2014’s rsn002, lead by a storming track from bleaching agent and introduced the like of divided and manse. part 2 follows brings the same energy with four sterling tracks. ‘serial experiment 1’ by unklone kicks things off in full force with a pulsating lead that ebbs and flows, glittered with enchanting cries. ‘silence coloured in’ delves into a deeper side of myler s sound, melding mystical synths over a clattering beat. ‘pass’ sees pris return with a driving track molded for the dance floor that builds and releases tension throughout. ‘untitled 1’ shows chicago flotation device at their very best, taking the listener on a journey through an analogue wasteland.

mastermaster kicks things off and drives a shifting sequence through a lo-fi break, plodding piano notes and a clipped, lively vocal hook before -bruce wayne- melds spring reverb and squelching flangers to treat guitar riffs and more 80s drums. eerily wobbling synths shimmer over head before -hornet green- drives a sprung kick under tense, soundtrack synth tones and a sandy shuffle as a cinematic pursuit is rendered. -valium- then sets sultry vocals floating through more hazy drum breaks and softly shifting chords. rhythmic variation and more vintage effects wade in and round off off a refreshing package of rich and intriguing gems and another fine addition to the charlois series.

keeping the concept of a tight knit family of artists, up next on sol asylum is the follow up ep for the dilated pupils titled introducing remi. this collective of likeminded artists from the netherlands return to the label with a solid four-track ep that shows their range and diversity as producers. moving full speed ahead we start off with “remi at 21.16” a track that instantly hypnotizes you on the dance floor with its echoing harmonic synths and a complex metallic snare pattern. the track is a slow burner that explodes when the dirty analog kick, swinging bassline, and filtered percussion melt into an atomic fusion. next we take it to the next level with “do” its underwater bubbling percussion, bleeping stabs and eerie synth take us to the far off corners of space with just enough acid to keep our heads down and grooving to the strobe light in a dark room. as we move into fall with “october times” a tightly woven groove and galloping kicks push us into more experimental territory with soaring vintage synths that create tension and finesse at the same time. finally we finishing things off with the esoteric vibes of “suque” this deep and dirty track channels the positive force from another realm, which is the perfect match for the inspiriting concept of sol asylum.

west end kicks off its new series of disco boogie essentials. 4 dancefloor killers from boogies golden age. volume 1 sees debbie trustys searchin for some lovin, bombers lets dance, ednah holts serious, sirius space party and the twisted dub mix of stone s girl i like the way you move.

randomer returns to l.i.e.s. with his second release for the label, a 5 track maxi-12inch jam packed with mixing tools to rip the floor. granted these arent your everyday mixers, randomer went in and dug up some percussive nastiness and got all dynamic with it, dropping in and dropping out, heavy kicks and bells, these tracks will work the crowd and are suitable for all nite clubs around the globe. club tested and approved, a classic in the making.

dualshock present their first 12- ep, jungle on resopal. -jungle- features three fresh berlin house sounds and one digital bonus. -wild jungle- kicks off the vinyl and initially drops the energy before exploding with mediterranean life and dubby melodies included for good measure. -marshmellow- then pushes us back into the club as a techy rhythm and repeated vocal hook draw us to the floor while -trust- twist offers itself in the form of a synth loop that lends an exotic edge. spicy and addictive.

stepping up for the second ep on brame & hamos own imprint splendor & squalour is top boy hamo with his debut solo ep -the cotton club. with his partner brame he has already released staggering eps on dirt crew recordings and dam swindles own heist recordings. a fierce rise in the deep house community for sure! we already had a small taste of hamo s solo productions on the clockwerk ep that was released beginning of this year as the first ep on splendor & squalour. now we are giving you a full 5 tracker with a remix from box aus holz/ torben boy kickflip mike. the ep kicks off with title track - cotton club - a jazzy deep house jam, keeping the hip hop vibe present. up next is -wonce- which is a little bit more on the melodic side. we would also like to welcome more of our sligo family to the label with this side up, the hip hop trio is featured as third on the a side with the straight hip hop track in control. on to the b side we have the brilliant kickflip mike adding a much clubbier vibe to -wonce- a real early mornings bomb. to close the ep hamo has given us black lodge, a dusty house groover with delightful hi-hats and very clever sampling going on as in all his works, solo or with his homey brame.

jose rico launches the le disque record stores project: ambiwa records, a label dedicated to abstract house music. * declaration of intent ep* is a collection of songs with a history, 4 pieces of his life talking about hypocrisy referred to poverty, the trivialisation of music as money source, the days in the studio with ron trent, and the night music-workers. beyond any related stories, here you can find all the jose ricos music standards: impossible mpc percussion patterns, black keys, vocal textures, distorted kicks and tons of suspence and tension. this just means… music for the most demanding dancefloors and open minds. as it could not be otherwise, masterd by jose rico.

„obsidian“ lässt raum für melodie zwischen den kicks und snares und öffnet sich dem hörer in einem traumähnlichen gefilde. damage verzichtet dabei eher auf rohe beats, tracks wie „cosmonaut“, „parallax view“ und „transmission“ liefern aber mit sicherer schlagkraft einen adrenalinschub. es sind jedoch die sphärischen titel wie „pulse width“ und „poly“, das acid-angehauchte „tetrapod“ und das großartige „shimmer“, mit denen sich der künstler tiefer in das unbekannte wagt. man fühlt sich an die genialität von afx, skam und autechre erinnert. „obsidian“ zeichnet sich durch ein zusammenspiel von wärme, herz, seele und viel viel schweiß aus und zeichnet somit ein perfektes bild und ein grandioses finale für das label. benjamin damage selbst beschreibt das album als: -collection of fragmented memories from all the music i’ve ever liked, distorted and restructured into a full length techno record. a purely personal project and an end of an era with 50weapons.” man vergisst schnell, dass benjamin damage erst seit 2010 platten veröffentlicht. nur zwei jahre, nachdem sein erster track released wurde, erschien sein hochgelobtes debüt-album „they!live“ zusammen mit doc daneeka. damages erste solo-album folgte im folgenden jahr und zeigte eine entwicklung hin zum von plaid und jeff mills geprägten sonic sci-fi. kritiker lobten die wärme und rückkehr des souls in die von kälte geprägte welt des berlin-techno.

bakk presents a new 12inch by legowelt from the darkness of the scheveningse pier. hypnotic swirling synths, moisty hi-hats and dirty kicks welcome you to the laundromat of your mind. an ep with both dark peak time techno and beautifully orchestrated symphonies. a four tracker bound to get your stuff clean or to leave the club filthy at the end of the night. comes in a screen printed inner sleeve mixed with stardust collected by the bakk astronaut agency.

after a 2 year break, carbon audio records kicks back with rene reiters *quantum rush ep* pressed in limited coloured vinyl! the original track is a dark belting acidtechno track and comes with 3 banging remixes from chris liberator & sterling moss, darc marc and jack wax.

the ethos of m.i.l has always been to play the role of adventurer, to push forward the sounds that veer away from the main label music is love and m2222 pushes the envelope to the furthest boundary so far. kastil steps up for the 5th release on the vinyl only label with a divine techno ep. etrek kicks off the proceedings with a kick drum solid enough to shake the bones of anyone in 100 meters of it. with its eerie analogue blips and noises the atmosphere this track emits is so intriguing you yearn for all its beautifully produced twists and turns. the main riff played against the surging drum section will make this track a timeless tool for techno & house djs alike.