its safe to say that without vito & druzzi, we wouldn’t be here today. indeed, along with the other members of the rapture (ever heard of them?) and james friedman, they founded throne of blood. our histories go hand in hand. after releasing classic albums on labels like sub pop, dfa, vertigo, and motown- and spending more than a decade touring the world with lcd soundystem, soulwax, the cure, interpol, and franz ferdinand to name a few- vito & druzzi have spent the last few years shifting their focus towards djing and production, building a studio in brooklyn and churning out the jams. its been a labor a love and were very happy to present you with the first fruits of their collaboration

the debut album by synthek & audiolouis can be seen like a precious gathering of different approaches to techno, made in order to create a meaningful and elaborate piece of work. the opening tracks miasma and intro:spection are just a glimpse into the atmospheres which costantly surround the whole album. strong rhythmics and overwhelming soundscapes never abandon the ears, modulating intensity and brightness along the journey through a sea full of dark acid waves. unwise is a bold sequence of powerful tracks devotedly written for the dancefloor, but still keeps a certain emotional aspect made of few melodic detroit-rooted cuts, standing as a tribute to the authors primary inspirations.

lee burton – busy days for fools lake people remixes when one of the most brilliant remixers gets his hands on four tracks from a unique and highly reviewed album, the result is lee burtons busy days for fools, lake people remixes and in one word: amazing. deepness in all its forms, hypnotic vocals, a surprise in every second, the lake people way. breath already been charted by a great number of legends out there. cant miss with something like this

we like funky grooves

a little over a year ago nunorthern soul brought you bj smith s gorgeous cover versions of two hip hop classics. last time out he tackled mos def, which gilles peterson proclaimed as -the sound of sunsets for years to come- and the pharcyde, this time he is bringing his unique touch to the recently-reunited outkast. andre 3000 and big boi are hitting the festival circuit during the summer, this celebration of their greatest work should tide you over until they get back into the studio. and would they approve of these two radical re-interpretations of their music? we like to think so, see what you think.

seven years after his last lp on alpha house, argentinas franco cinelli has finished his next full length, all frequencies, due for release on esperanza in may 2014. over the course of the last 15 years, cinelli has released countless eps on labels like bass culture, airdrop and ilian tape and has proven himself to be a master of the groove, be it a house, techno or disco infected one. this new album encapsulates all that and channels his decades of musical experience into one album that has the dance floor as a common denominator.

only the second release by neinzer and it sounds like hes been doing this for years. mature melodic modern house tracks on the deep moves label. advanced tracks with a lovely laidback vibe.

chaval records reaches its tenth reference. a milestone for a modest record label as madrilians. but victor always leads in terms of vitality and optimism. like this special release coming out of the factory chaval records that for this special edition has two international incentives such as mark flash and eddie >flashin< fowlkes.two flashes of arrivals optimism detroit punished

rude 66 does not need an introduction... this dutch acid and electro veteran has been around for a long time. being part of the old school acid scene from the hague with releases on legendary label acid planet and he is one of the originals (again) when it comes to the new wave of electro in the late 1990s. two vocals tracks on the a-side with beta evers and sololust appearing as partners in crime, and on the b-side two instrumental almost trance like tracks. this is were electro, acid and a touch of old school gothic come together!

like a bolt from the blue comes this track by daughters & sons. an afternoon of fun in the studio with stefano giordani and his nylon guitar has needed, to give life to this little masterpiece, perhaps a secret weapon for the summer of 2014. a solar track, enjoyable and danceable, which is already a modern classic.

when leeds duo galaxians formed in 2012, their mission was clear, to bring back beat, and at a breakneck pace, including releases on rotating souls (atlanta) and leedss own stargaze, plus stages shared with the likes of tom tom club, golden teacher, zombie zombie, and ultramagnetic mcs, galaxians are here to bring back visceral funk. with their latest release on brooklyns dither down records, galaxians have found the perfect home for a duo inspired by nyc boogie labels like west end and sam. giving them the perfect opportunity to showcase the sounds that have made them such a hit with festival crowds. it is their inherent love of nycs hard attack, that makes the bounce of ducket$z through the slippery glide of skydive all the more visceral and exciting. say hello to your new favorite gang of two, galaxians.

three formidable names from the electronic deep/techno scene combine on this sumptuous new ep for the burgeoning jesus was black imprint. in various combinations, maris, egal 3 and philipp ort have previously collaborated on labels like kdmusic, cadenza, wrongstate, affin, flappers, baccara, edec.. their first joint effort in some time yields some superb results.

in times where a rave feels pretty much like a funfair, the chairoplane is still the nicest ride. thinking of kettenkarussell some might remember one of those gathered moments in a low summer night under the clear sky when things made sense for a while. but those memories fade away quite fast or seem really strange a few years later on youtube. so what is it that is left behind? after 10 years of collaboration the couple decided to do an album that might challenge the comfort zone of those who try to keep up that easy living. its a record full of holes. and still this is what keeps them together. in pain we trust... and yes i believe you and me will make love forever...

4 medium tunes for a very solid 1995 feeling, sounds like played live, or mixed live at least... no homeboy stuff.

after years as a vocalist and keyboarder in james murphys superband lcd soundsystem, finally nancy whang steps out with her own solo project: 4 cover versions of big songs from the 70ies, each of which is to be produced by a big name of todays electronic scene.

after the release of his long awaited album, *sonic crusader*, mr flash is delivering a first ep around the track *midnight blue* in featuring with surahn from dfa records. the face a contains the original track and its instrumental version, as well as an unreleased track, *moonchild*, with groove, funk and a very dancefloor character that reminds us we are well in the ed bangers universe. on the face b features the remixes of *midnight blue* with an excellent techno/house version by jon convex and two other versions between electro-house and electronica by the italians margot. just like the album, the cover artwork is one of the 6 silkscreen printings from the double six collection by the artist yvaral (jean-pierre vasarely). download code included.

as part of bini & martini, paolo was without doubt one of the most prolific house producers at the turn of the century, touring the globe and lending their remix talents to major dance labels like defected,strictly rhythm, am:pm, emi, universal, sony and many of the worlds biggest pop acts such jamiroquai, kylie minogue, terence trent d arby, murk,armand van helden and many many more. in 2009 paolo teamed up with paul c and the pair have worked tirelessly in the studio and their music has been supported by many of the industrys biggest names.

this holographic release was inspired by black hole thermodynamics. in the case of omni, the insight was that the sound content of all fallen objects might be contained in surface fluctuations of the event horizon. siren to siren is microscopically random, like a hot gas. a known configuration of classic tape sounds has zero entropy: there is nothing random about binary configurations. if one throws a hot gas with entropy into the g count, the entropy would disappear - producing aggressive bandwidths, and ragga baselines.

brooklyn-based producer & 1/2 of the mister saturday night duo offers a saber-toothed, bass-heavy take on techno with an unexpected tender side. flip for a trance-like stomper sporting stirring strings.

the 3 originals explore some warm synthesizer soundscapes on this one. patrick krieger shows his affinity to intense atmospheric pads and notes while s-tek and ad.lib deliver some weird bell-like hooklines.

the second cyanide pill comes by the skilled hands of robort needs oil. this experienced polish chemist is well known for his previous works on labels like acker, artreform or jett. this time he offers us two different tracks for two different moods

this is matthias vogts third installment on polytone recordings! with maintain he proves distinct feeling for musicality once more: as vogt is an accomplished jazz pianist, he is able to move easily between uplifting drive and harmonic substructures. the flip side deals with the welcoming of two illustrious remix artists to polytones roster: bleak and vince watson. bleak is renowned for having his musical output released on labels like delsin and deeply rooted house.

italian dj & producer who relocated in dublin in the 90s before coming to prominence with a series of productions for great labels like uzuri, ostgut ton, million of moments to name a few. now for the thirteenth release of hotmix, realizes a special ep with four techno/hypnotic tracks highest level.

finest deep jazzy house tunes, ltd to 300 copies worldwide, no repress

repress 2014 - next up in the 10 inch series on mos_deep another heavy 2-tracker of d marc cantu, which will be followed by a (mini)-album later this year. the opening track is a fierce chicago-styled banger kicking off with an extremely solid and frantic bassline while d marcs low-pitched voice asks us >how are we doing?<. the track slowly evolves into a deep and atmospheric masterpiece with spatial strings slowly expanding throughout the track.
>how are we doing?< is counter-balanced by the fragility and subtlety on the flipside. >a second earth< is a laid-back and emotional retro-futuristic techno track overflowing with sadness and melancholy, echoing the sounds of the artificial-intelligence era. like a lost vessel drifting through space this track captivates and terrifies at the same time. a beauty and a beast!

classic is incredibly pleased to announce that a certain man of the moment has joined the classic family. *one* was brought to the attention of classic when it featured on vinyl only release late last year. ears pricked up and more information was sought. who was this man from nowhere - producing music that was modern yet soulful, funky - and best of all coupled with his own vocal talents. luke solomon then championed not only *one*, but the general excitement surrounding something that ticked all of his boxes. reminiscent of the old classic sound that reminded him of iz and diz, losoul and the like… seven was approached and not only offered classic *one* to re-release, but two brand new cuts featured exclusively here. an ep aptly entitled *friends* is the freshest thing that has been around for some time - and classic are proud to welcome seven into their ever expanding family.

it seems like no part of the world has evaded discos ubiquitous inuence, including the caribbean. the caribbean in the late 70s and early 80s was a hotbed of musical activity and this compilation focuses on the best disco-inuenced tracks from trinidad and tobago, jamaica, and the bahamas. all of the tracks here were ocially licensed and reissued for the first time ever. highlights of the 13 tracks included on this compilation are: the under-the-radar cosmic disco tune -got to have you- by joanne wilson, a rare p&p records-inuenced track -dance with me- by odessey one, the icy cool synth-trenched -living on a string- by wild fire, the incredible dance oor-friendly -instant funk- by merchant, and the disco reggae cover of -rapper s delight- by prince blackman. this compilation was compiled and researched by deano sounds and includes edits by al kent, the whiskey barons, and waxist selecta.

sol asylum is back with their third release, this time around a various artist ep featuring tracks from friends and family members dana ruh, miss jools, and patrice meiner. this solid collection delivers a heavily swung slice of style and class without ever losing its straightforward dance floor attitude. the ep gets a proper start with dana ruhs >overcome<.a modern take on forward thinking house music with a cleverly swinging groove, pulsating filtered synths and provocatively soul stirring voices. all the rhythmical elements mold and evolve the track into a vibrant and energetic gem. next stop on our journey brings us to patrice meiners >uva< a broken beat dedication to his mother with fiery snares, atmospherically floating ghost like synths, intricately pitched hi-hat patterns and a tightly woven groove that is the signature sound weve all come to know and love from him. last but certainly not least is our trusted resident of sol asylum miss jools with >calamity cloud<. mysterious voices speak to us with an infinite realm of hovering synths, a playful but complex groove, driving hats, then a finely crafted layout brings us to alternate states between light and darkness creating a perfect balance that reminds us of a cloudy berlin day.

were proud to introduce you to the first release for the new phase of the classic italian records label, home in the eighties to lot of seminal stuff by cult bands like gaznevada, stupid set, n.o.i.a. kirlian camera and confusional quartet. who best than two italian dj legends like leo mas and fabrice for this joint venture that goes back to the times of italo-disco and high-energy? leo and fabrice are devastating the mix with generation 83 bellissimo, a club track that keeps alive the old-skool spirit while speaking the language of contemporary dance music. this is hot and lot more is coming, stay in touch

breakbeat paradise recordings is proud to present tom showtime with his brand new 4-track vinyl release, the butter zone ep. as it has done so many times before bbp is bringing ghetto funk and funky breaks back to its roots by putting the funk in focus and letting the rest speak for itself. never before has it been done as well as this with tom showtime getting on board and tailor-making this 4-track ep of banging feel good jams around our genres beloved 105 bpm, aka the butter zone.
tom showtime is no newbie to the field having dropped laid-back funk bombs on lables like groove penguin, booty fruit, riddim fruit, tru-funk as well as an artist ep on the ghetto funk label. this time he really means business as he takes us on a deep dive into his crates of samples and treats us with some flawless ghetto boogie jams. the ep even comes with a scratchapella cut - so djs dont forget to pick up your doubles...

new pure traxx by stefan rein. analog sounding, detroit like, raw techno cuts. incl remixes by blind observatory and avion.

we are particularly proud to bring you this 2xlp based on unreleased tapes recorded in 1975, way before mariannis first lp back in 1980! after 2 years remodelling the archives at jeangérards studio, they now deliver a brand new 75 minutes album, obviously not abided by any hype. not only does the music remind such bands like popol vuh or any grm act (where marianni taught himself), but also 90s artists like massive attack, boards of canada or even moby. although each track fills one side of the vinyl like in the 70s, you can listen to the detailed samples. check for instance a3 b5 c2 d1 and d2.

the last few years has seen a series of well received releases from rhythmic theory, the anonymous techno producer lurking in the shadows of the bristol music scene. *endless forms* is their second release for idle hands and follows on from where the previous ep *legacy of the lost* left off. the title track delves deeper into the sonic realms of classic jungle and comes up for air sounding like dub techno. a weighty bass line propels things along, whilst a sci-fi voice intones the title. this one is a sound system rocker. *tales of dystopia* brings to mind early nineties uk techno with its haunting synths, swung beats and deadly bass line. rhythmic theory is killing it at the moment, expect more to come.

superb 12” reissue featuring three of trinidadian soul legend billy ocean’s greatest dancefloor tracks from the early 80s. side a features the six and half minute special disco version of ‘stay the night’ - a bass-heavy grooving funk monster with punchy horns and billy’s smooth vocals over the top. flip over for big frankie knuckles play ‘nights (feel like getting down)’, a pedigree jazz-funk cut often considered one of his finest. and last but not least is the long 12” version of the massive disco classic and studio 54 staple ‘are you ready’. with every track a guaranteed floorfiller, don’t miss this chance to own them all on one loud-pressed 12”.

merachka is a new artist from detroit who produces detroit techno, minimal techno, and tech house. merachkas original version of >undergroov< is a throwback to the classic sound of detroit techno. >a minimal break down< and >zniper< are banging minimal techno tracks. terrence parkers remix of >undergroov< is a tech house monster! support from djs like dvs1, terrence parker.

dj raw sugar is a native of berlin, but has done a 6 year stint in new zealand and now resides in perth. his productions are deep and raw house beats mixed with jazz, boogie, disco, funk and soul. over the years he has put out music via other peoples labels like gazeebo international, midnight riot and ism, but is now taking matters into his own hands via love sexy records - a label he has just started. the debut release kicks off with a piece from the man himself! it s a sweet and sultry slice of disco. inkswel, also australian based, takes up remix duty taking the track in a more club-ready direction. slow goodness all over!

through the years, dragosh has established a solid following for his quality releases like his recent appearance on the fabric mix series compilation mixed by no less than arpiars rhadoo. teoria is a finely crafted ep of four tracks where intricate rhythms coalesces with synth pads and textures to create mystic atmospheres. the last touch is given by another talented romanian artist like priku, who reconstructed didiracrac giving it his typical sound signature.

volume 7 der about: berlin serie auf limitiertem 4-fach 140 gramm vinyl, inklusive download-gutschein.

outstrip is one of the most successful producers and djs of ukraine, with more than 7 years of dj experience. since 2010, outstrip is creating their own tracks, for labels like inmotion, plastic city, pauls boutique, sintope, highway, pura, jeahmon!, witty tunes.the had considerable success in various charts around the globe. they were featured in playlists of the most influential djs of the world, such as gel abril, gregor tresher, loco dice, marco carola, victor calderone, alex tepper, &me, alex dolby, carlo lio, dj madskillz, michel de hey, santos, yaya, hermanez, paco osuna, butch, and.id, audiojack, laurent garnier. outstrip debut on artreform label with release my time includes two original tracks and great remix from gwen maze

in the ever-expanding universe of deep house, julius steinhoff is far from being a stranger. half of the dynamic duo smallpeople, founder and one of the steersmen behind hamburgs smallville empire (record store/ label/ party curator around the globe) as well as a producer and dj in his own right, steinhoff is closely associated with a group of like-minded people that unite fresh ideas and individualism with a certain consciousness of tradition.

vinyl only, 180 grm , 12 inch in plastic sleeve. dj support: slackk, murlo, dj q, oil gang, inkke, mixpak...
* keep calling*, this eps title track, is one of the key anthems at leading grime clubnight boxed (finn contributed to their boxed vol. 1 compilation), and comes backed with the high octane * dangerous* and the gorgeous * only boy*. like blackjack, low deep and iron soul before him, finn is combining r n b and grime without ever resorting to cliché, and the results are killer.

play it down is proud to present the very first original works from brillstein in the form of a six-track mini-album: back to bed. after his successful collaborations with jesse rose on two tracks from the whole twelve inches album, brillstein presented us with a slew of original works, remixes and club edits.

after the highly anticipated release of his third studio album decay, efdemin presents the first part of a remix series featuring his favourite producers. bristols underground hero asusu inflates the reduced album opener some kind of up and down yes with deepest bass and beautiful scapes to the max in a true photek-style. last years control by staffan linzatti was one of the favourite constants to be played in every efdemin or lawrence set. luckily his version of solaris is another epic hymn here with futuristic enhancements of the third kind.the most extraordinary piece on decay versions part 1 is the borderland states rework of parallaxis. efdemins studio-mate john gürtler recorded that beauty with adding acoustic instruments only and sounds like a meeting of moondog with wim mertens.

spains a harmless deed label is proud to announce the release of its first artist album. it comes from family member flavio tortora, aka spanish dj and producer dj f, who up to now has also produced a sleek brand of airy dub techno and house on labels like freebeat, frigio and semantica.

kosme compares his art to sailing, wandering from one island to the next in an incessant and utopian pursuit of sonic truth. like all explorers with merit, his voyage is driven by more than mere travel, it is driven by the simple pleasure of discovery. the encounters along the way have shaped and will continue to him and his art. it has become imperative to keep a log of these changes. cosmic ad is the logbook, an honest self portrayal of his musical evolution, without fabrication or pretense. too often electronic music is subjected to the damaging opinions of others and categorized in a movement or a trend, choking the freshness out of the sound. cosmic ad provides the platform for him to present his music to the public the way he wants to, when he wants to, his artistic adventure is out there for all who want to witness. a concise account of his creative energy, a unique platform for a unique artist who searches nothing except discovering new landscapes and inspiration.

kidnap kid returns with a new single *stronger* which sees the award winning young london via sheffield, producer, real name matt relton, apply his singular touch to a six-and-half-minute dark and emotionally charged house epic. highlighted by expressive piano chords and a haunting vocal refrain. *stronger* displays the deft musical instincts and production flourishes that have singled him out as one of the uks hottest up and comers.

konstruktion is the new label of kristian heikkila with focus on deep house and tools. with previous techno releases on labels like afu lab, snork enterprises, epm music and gynoid audio, kristian breaks new ground and delivers konstruktions first release with a nice mix of deep and dubby house.

last year city fly unearthed a raw diamond in the form of russias alexander lay-far aka lay-far with his perfect world track being the choice cut on city flys visions volume 2 ep - its dream-like harmony, yearning female tones and warm bass culminating in a transcendent production.

fresh from impressing with the pulsating techno of boris werner and the fuzzy live house jams of san proper, tom tragos voyage direct label turns to a man who needs little introduction: dutch legend and man of many pseudonyms danny wolfers.
best known under his legowelt alias, wolfers has spent the last two decades flitting between strobe light acid house, 808 electro, fluorescent techno and shimmering space disco. throughout, he has kept his productions pleasingly analogue-heavy, making great use of classic drum machines and vintage synthesizers. while his music may be steeped in the past, wolfers productions always sound like the future.