reissue of the 1982 debut album from producer, songwriter and saxophonist james dallas. limited edition of 500 copies on 180 gram vinyl.

reissue

lp + insert. dreamband formed by vitja pauwels including marc ribot (elvis costello, tom waits), frederic leroux (poor isa), casper van de velde (bombataz, schntzl) and laurens dierickx (absynthe minded)

trancy feelin techno tracks

reissue

dreamy , melodic & melancholic

limited edition of 200 on blue trasparent vinyl

another classic reissue by back to life !!! orlando voorn aka format

umwelt allies with midnight shift for the release of the mini-lp superior life forms, featuring six devastating tracks on the vinyl release. limited edition marbled vinyl with full printed pencil-drawn artwork on thick cover. artwork by aeropalmics

lowercase life returns with more melancholia out of machines made in the past. detroit and 90s uk vibes brought to present time in three originals and a killer electro remix by orson wells (777 recordings). limited vinyl with hand made iris printed silkscreen covers.

three different sides of hodge. an epic grime meets techno banger that can destroy any sound system, a deep sci-fi techno roller and a melancholic house tune. something for everyone.

dmx krew debuts on abstract forms, showing us just what can be done with a collection of vintage synths, impeccable programming skills and a heavy dose of talent. >micro life< is a jam packed ep of eight tracks which venture on the quirky side of the electro genre. this modernist take on a classic style delivers a wonderful sense of melody, refreshing arrangements and innate funk. a master of his craft. limited to 300 copies.

with former descent, bas welling (neurobit) is taking his music into a new direction. more than the breakcore, noise and digital hardcore he got know for the last couple of years, you can expect some dancefloor friendly electro experiences, weird dubstep like broken beats, phat acidic basslines and some beautiful ambient to end with. this ep is not for the faint-hearted and shows, once again, that anything could happen on the shipwrec label. highly limited to 200 copies!

debut single from piero russo as e.s.o.m. (electronic sound of milano). 3 track 12&#8243,, of space aged techno & ambiance, rooted in the detroit/ chicago style of dance music. lush, melodic, ambient, soothing pads warms the soul.

todd bodine demonstrates with this ep once again extraordenary taste and skills. after a very successfull excursion on claude van strokes mothership label and his activities as a heavily booked live-act and dj he presents on >unexpected life-form< two brilliant tracks, that seem to burst with their energy. todd bodine apparently has gained a lot of experience how to bunch the impact on both the dancefloor and the musical side and how to turn the result into a wall of sound. and hes doing it by following his own unique style. on the a-side >calypso< captivates you right after a few seconds with its pulsating sequences and a subtle growing energy-level from break to break. developing a drive which wont miss its impact on any floor. >snakeskin< on the flip is homogeneously build around shimmering melody-sequences which create the energy of this track, while the bassline below pulsates warm and deep. sounds like: detroit without kitsch. or like a cross between matthew johnson, robert hood and fabrice lig. to put it in other words: a typical todd bodine release in the best sense. allready a true highlight in the highgradecatalogue in 20

kali malone’s anticipated new album “all life long” is a collection of music for pipe organ, choir, and brass quintet composed by kali malone, 2020 - 2023.

detroit duo rickers and ted krisko aka ataxia present their debut longplayer >out of step<

vinyl only

remastered reissue of the 1982 album from french post-industrial / electronic band die form.

2lp + casebound book!
eine kombination aus esoterischen elektronischen experimenten mit einem unterschwelligen thema von erotik, tod und anderen tabuthemen, die sowohl in der musik als auch in den kunstwerken zum ausdruck kommen.

ursprünglich 1993 auf cd von hyperium records veröffentlicht und nun erstmals auf vinyl erhältlich.

strictly limited-edition 2x12inch vinyl in full colour sleeve. includes card to download full album in wav format

romana records is a new vinyl only label from magnus asberg former artist c-soul. life is deep house meets minimal tech a side is silverlining remix form rvs music & silverlining dubs and on the b side we got magnus asbergs original magnus asberg & c-soul has released on many labels such plastic city,ornate music,viva recording,oh so coy & on the house records his own imprint.

this tidy collection of deep house remixes brings together a whole host of heavyweight names with some sunkissed vibes to get the outdoor party season started early. cesaria evora s -nho- gets the treatment from none other than the mighty kerri chandler, who gives the latin vibes a subtle bump and some sumptuous strings. dj spen and karizma take things more straight up as they tackle loverush s -dancin-, rolling out a silky smooth deep house version. vincent inc s -walking on the disco street- appears in its original, heavy-funking form, and then joey negro s mix of -bring it back to love- pushes into the upper reaches of peppy disco house with pattering bongos and gorgeous rhodes keys aplenty underneath the life affirming vocal

touch from a distance is the new label of former ostgut ton manager nick ho¨ppner – desert sound colony is one of the breakthrough artists 2018 from the uk not only offering both live and dj sets, but also running his own label holding hands – touch from a distance will predominantly feature fresh talent from around the globe reflecting nick ho¨ppner s eclectic taste

incl dl code, dam swindle present ‘high life, their second studio album due on the 28th may on the duos own heist recordings. the heart of the album was recorded over a three week period at their amsterdam studio in march 2017, and the release will coincide with the fifth anniversary of the label. since forming in 2011, the dutch duo have carved a unique place for themselves in the scene. their sound - which merges references from multiple decades into one smooth aesthetic - quickly rose to popularity for its careful blend of soul and rhythm, taking cues from their passion for obscure records, with influences ranging from house and funk to afrobeat and soul. dynamic live shows and dj sets afford them a packed touring schedule across the globe, whilst their label heist recordings is credited with consistently breaking new artists. the album explores the intersection of live and electronic music, with much of the improvised material left largely untouched to maintain its organic sensibilities. dam swindle describe the album as an electronic album with a live approach, combining our love for house, ambient and jazzy harmonics, making it a record interesting for the club, as well as a pleasant album to put on at home.

vega records puts together a vinyl package with one of the hottest records in the catalog. now a classic in the uk into my life is getting a whole new treatment and will be released as a double pack vinyl. a brand new version unreleased, the original studio recording of the song before it was remixed in the house format is already being played by gilles peterson on worldwidefm.net then there are the main version, instrumental, and two original dubs, which are all remastered by vegas mastering engineer walter coelho.

german producer markus suckut returns with a mesmerising techno release entitled ‘new life ep’, a precursor to his forthcoming album on rekids. first appearing on rekids in 2015, markus suckut has since become a vital member of the rekids family when not running his own labels sckt and pattern research. pounding drums and atmospheric effects initiate ‘new life’ before a groove laden bassline and scintillating synths ebbs into the mix. ‘mistakes are for everyone’ then generates an oscillating aesthetic whilst syncopated kicks join echoing nuances, leading into the rattling sounds of ‘shimmer’ with its ghostly chords and tantalising melodies. with suckut having released two albums already the du&#776,sseldorf artist is no stranger to the long player format making his forthcoming album on rekids all the more exciting.

new zealand s most prolific j-tek enthusiast dan silk aka worldwide epidemic returns to the myor camp, this time for a solo release on the diamond life sublabel. on “aroha” he finds himself exploring territory slightly removed from his usual 4x4 jungle techno habitat. extended pads, techy synth stabs, sugar coated diva vocals and spot of amen choppage courtesy of label boss coco bryce make for a top notch 7 minute atmospheric d&b junglist excursion. “enterprise” offers everything one might have come to expect from mr. silk: his signature offbeat break programming layered with a 4x4 kick drum, instantly recognizable synth melodies and a healthy dose of pads. hardcore in its most gentle form.

rat life records presents serial error a project by credit 00, jacob korn & sneaker. this outfit was brought to life in 2013 when red d called for some new beat style tracks for his -our beat is still new- compilation. flying a bit too low under the radar ever since rat life decided to reissue drum abuse on a super sound maxi single. the track was made in jacob korn s headquarter studio / synthesizer museum. the task distribution was hit quickly: jacob squeezing the acid out of his huge formant modular system, credit 00 beating the drums on the boss dr 660 and sneaker throwing his unique vocals on top!

elegant divide are peter oldroyd and samantha gare, based in london uk. formed in 2014 elegant divide combines the talents of classically trained vocalist samantha gare and electronic pop music pioneer peter oldroyd. peter is a well-known mix engineer and record producer, and best known for his 1980 s experimental synth pop band camera obscura. samantha, trained at the italia conti academy of theatre arts, has experienced chart success before and lends her distinctive voice to the project. elegant divide expresses the dichotomy of dark and light in electronic music with songs that explore lyrically the emotions of urban living. with the use of vintage synthesisers (moog prodidy / source, novation bass station, nord lead 2, paia fatman, polyfusion modular, yamaha dx7) and drum machines (roland tr-909 / tr-808 / tr-707 / tr-505, yamaha rx17) their sound is rich and analogue, and samantha s cool vocal delivery creates a mood that is simultaneously accessible pop and dark and haunting.

cover with a slightly kink in the corner - the/das ist ein aus der formation bodi bill hervorgegangenes musikprojekt von fabian fenk (gesang) und philipp koller (elektronik, mix), das 2012 in berlin gegr³ndet wurde. der bandname soll eine neutrale bedeutung haben und in keine bestimmte richtung verweisen. ihren sound nennen die beiden techno tenderness, was in etwa chilliger afterhour-musik bzw. new romantic house entspricht. diesen fanden die geneigten h÷rer auf bislang ³ber einer handvoll ver÷ffentlichungen, darunter der lp -freezer- von 2014. dessen innig ersehnter nachfolger erscheint auf dem italienischen, von dj tennis gef³hrten label life and death. wõhrend bei fr³heren releases eher der homelistening-aspekt betont wurde, gibt das produzenten-duo auf -exit strategies- verstõrkt clubfreundliche seiten von sich preis. daf³r vermengen die zwei ziemlich geschickt, geschmackssicher und facettenreich urspr³nglichen techno berliner prõgung und organische soundschleifen miteinander und w³rzen das ganze mit verspielten kinematografischen details. ein aufwõndiges verfahren, dessen umsetzung von losen skizzen ³ber die ersten arrangements und immer wieder neuen ?berarbeitungen bis zum finalen mix im studio rund drei jahre dauerte.

in what might be something of an unexpected reissue move, early rave belter -sweetness & light- from australian duo itch-e & scratch-e gets a fresh airing for the 21st century no less than 25 years after it first landed in a hailstorm of bright melodic lines and raucous tempo. in its original form -sweetness & light- is everything you could possibly want from an early trance stormer, all plush layers of harmony reaching an emotional crescendo over an irrepressibly bouncy beat. the -for life- remix meanwhile flips the script with a blissed out, chord-heavy version that slows the pace right down, possibly for the original fans of the tune who need things a little slower now.

techno, disco, italo, electronics, house, library, cosmic and ambient frequencies - these are the bedrocks of the midnight drive ethos and sound. a label shining a light on overlooked or unheralded creations and respectfully reissuing them for the contemporary audience. a label that respects and understands the connection between these disparate and sometimes forgotten forms of musical expression and celebrates them. drive001 sees us step back to 1998 and into the hands of the duo of damon wild and mederic nebinger, recording together as blue maxx they quietly unleashed some of the finest futuristic widescreen techno and electro to emanate from nyc in the late 1990 s. utilising a small sub-label of wild s seminal techno imprint synewave called deja vous the pair embarked on a slew of ep s released over the space of a couple of years with private life being one of the last. across 3 tracks private life opens up a new sound world, from the driving, tool-like qualities of the a-side cut - all swinging drum programming, synth stabs and deranged metallic percussions to the deeper, more clandestine leanings of the b-side tracks, mining a more musical and electro infused vein, the whole ep stands out as something truly original. a hallmark of the blue maxx sound. this is the first time private life has been reissued, almost 20 years has passed and somehow wild and nebinger s style remains utterly fresh and contemporary. a truly rare and essential piece of hi-tech techno expression that could easily have been released this week. such is the quality on display within these grooves. remastered by curvepusher. artwork and design by atelier superplus.

described as the start of something special by simon shreeve / mønic and full of depth and texture by kamikaze space programme, other forms debut ep unmarked paths lands on the artists unknown movements label on 12th may. the ep’s five tracks all began life as jams on analogue hardware, and there’s a fat, noisy, intentionally-imperfect feel to each. amidst the floor-conscious urgency of the two sides opening pieces, the other three explore slower, darker territory and all are glued together by a foreboding atmosphere rich in sepulchral reverb and analogue hiss. killawatt calls it wonderfully fluid techno.

the electronic based pop group, shari vari, founded by helena ratka and sophia kennedy, is about to release its first ep, life should be a holiday, of 5 pieces produced and recorded by the duo under broke and alcoholic circumstances. each piece deals with the traditional forms of song writing by ignoring them – the rules and structures. combining psychedelic lyrics and chords with dark electronic sounds, the beats are weird and stubborn: a teenage crush on a white cat while drowning in a pool. you’ll never want to go to work again: too many psychos in one streetcar are just too hard to handle on an empty stomach. look forward to plunge into the world of shari vari, so hit the booze and run! (to the concert)

life garden was formed in phoenix, arizona during the fall of 1989 by george dillon, su ling and w. david oliphant. the group was the reinvention of post-industrial band maybe mental (1982-1987) and delved into an ineffable territory, where language failed, their music found root. yogi says tip! life garden s sound focused on creating a space that would transcend people to a world of beauty, intensity and mystery. each release was loosely guided by one member, caught between the tapestry of silence and beauty (1991) was focused towards the poetry and vocals of george dillon who sadly passed away after the completion of the album.

last release of the year for the berlin based collective slow life. a great pack of dancefloor killers by the british duo 100 hz, and the usual suspect saverio celestri. the veteran couple formed by lee renacre and james chapman showcase their classic sound with two unreleased tracks from the vaults, and the talented italian dj/producer adds two of his latest productions, where displays his matured understanding of playful but emotional techno.

nice price deal !!! the slam dunk ep series finds nyc producer sporting life evolving his creative range after acclaimed work with ratking and wiki.inspired by takehiko inoues popular manga series, the slam dunk eps are three volumes that will encompass collaborations, instrumentals and remixes. this doublepack vinyl edition includes the nine original tracks from the three eps and an additional three tracks exclusive to this format including ‘no stress featuring novelist.the vinyl is housed in a picture sleeve with spot uv gloss print and full printed inner sleeves. following on from his r&s debut 55 5s, a 10 track mind-bending beat tape that bristled with promise and originality, sporting life aka eric adiele returns to the label for a trio of eps titled slam dunk. comprised of ear-popping instrumentals and guest vocalists and even a range of apparel, slam dunk sees adiele drawing on his love for takehiko inoues massively popular manga series of the same name, and the stupendous grace, power and agility of the storied basketball greats. the aforementioned guests are drawn from sports friends and contemporaries including ratkings wiki, devonte hynes, evy jane and novelist

based out of san francisco, extra classic is a unique live band formed with a keen appreciation of vintage reggae & vintage sounds. the aesthetic, and certainly the skilled method of their production, is an ode to the art of that classic style as referenced to the term coined by the cool ruler himself. recording in their own studio, nopal recording, the band employs a taster’s choice of analog equipment and is devotedly tracked, spliced and mixed in-house direct to tape. however, as the group’s name itself implies, there is a dose of something extra and new in this swirling mixture of space echo, heavy phase, and emotive, psychedelic california-soul.
built upon the rock of an early-era dancehall swing, their first single in conjunction with brooklyn-based imprint names you can trust entitled in this life, is a perfect slice of lover’s rock gone sideways, a decidedly left-coast piece of roots and bliss driven by adrianne delanda’s lovely lead vocals and the steady, dusty echoes of the locked in players. presented in the traditional format with a version as per nyct fashion, the dub mix incorporates a soothing dose of synare beams and underwater instrumental dreams.

new life tones is the second 12inch of 2016 for call super and heralds another subtle shift in his work. puppet scenes chisels a twitchy, snake-like path between dub and house whilst rejecting the standard templates for the usual melding of those two forms. new life repercussions is a transmission from the undergrowth. a sleek roller that surrenders to something broken and melancholic it represents another achievement in call super s increasingly idiosyncratic melodic portfolio. 12inch cut and mastered by matt colton at alchemy

b12, one of the uks first wave of pure techno acts, are back again to take you above and beyond with their trademark deep space techno and electro soundscapes. after appearing on the *5 years de:tuned* album with the track *let me free*, b12 return to de:tuned with more transient music for the mind.

reissue des debütalbums (1981) der legendären psychedelic-dub-formation african head charge um den jamaikanischen produzenten & percussionisten bonjo iyaginhi noah, dessen damals undefinierbarer sound maßgeblichen einfluss auf experimentelle bass-labels wie hyperdub oder tectonic hatte. mit dem clubfavoriten *stebenis theme* und dem track *far away chant* aus david lynchs *wild at heart* soundtrack. re-cut by dubplates & mastering, berlin, for maximum bass pressure! lp auf schwarzem vinyl mit downloadcard und bedruckten innentaschen mit sleevenotes von steve barker (on the wire).

rfsplit is a new series, a collaboration between crf and a guest label with two different artists. for the first release, we choose clft, the french label based in lyon.on the a side we ask birth of frequency to do two tracks, the scar and the fink, two hypnotic and abstract tunes, with a dry and claustrophobic atmosphere.clft choose 2030 on the b side with life’s lake and fallen-in, very detroit influenced with light pads and melodies.

the new slow life has landed and the berlin collective is setting the bar high with this one! four expertly produced, inventive & atmospheric cuts - two originals, two remixes - that will take you to the cosmos & back before you even realise you ve been taken on a trip. s. moreira and refracted are on absolutely deadly form here! mastered at alchemy and pressed on 180g vinyl.

secret life music has teamed up with dj/producer simon mills for their next release on both vinyl and digital formats (slm010). best known for his work with wonky chill out act bent, these days simon produces solo material under the name napoleon. last year he fine-tuned the synth heavy napoleon sound by setting himself the goal of self-releasing an e.p. every month.
dj support: pete gooding (cafe mambo), phil dockerty (secret life), jose padilla (cafe del mar), richard norris, balearic gabba soundsystem, robot 84, napoleon, t-polar, chris coco, phil mison,michael mayer (kompakt), eli (soul clap), rob da bank, henry saiz, king unique, sahar z, nick warren, lonya koval (cat & dog, tel aviv), luke & justin (unabombers), severino panzetta ...

with its first release of the new year, life and death is proud to introduce the newest members of its formidable and tight knit family, woo york. hailing from the ukraine, this hard working duo has been successfully making the transition from local heroes to major international players through their crafting of strong, emotive techno accompanied by a live show notable for its improvisational streak, allowing the guys to stay true to the spirit of the songs while still adapting them to whatever setting they find themselves presented with.

slow life are back with a mighty third installment, featuring label producer s. moreira on devastating form, channeling seriously deep grooves laced with astral detroit electro, sultry house music and staggered techno. pressed on 180g vinyl, mastered at prairie cat.

after 20 years of experience, gary martin couldnt resist a 12 inch that is also the 50th release for teknotika: a label from detroit that didnt exactly stick with the game when it switched to the mp3 format. *basking in blackness* is a composition of textured broken beat then classic four on the floor old school soul. *synthotika* is what would happen if a synthasizer could take over an orchestra. a track inspired by detroit peers no doubt. *every bit as beautiful* goes sensative deep house piano, a lil latin percussion and soaring eno-esque synths to top it off. the title is a bit sarcastic, let us face it, there is no life after techno!
pressing on grey marbled vinyl.