the brand new solo album from legendary producer diamond d (d.i.t.c.) with guest appearances from pete rock, fat joe, talib kweli, pharoahe monch, black rob, rapsody, hi-tek, kurupt, elzhi, skyzoo, tha alkaholiks, camp lo, smif-n-wessun, scram jones, a.g., nottz, and more.
london-based artist jonny cade has already enjoyed solid recognition for his releases on the likes of 2020 vision and morris audio. this time round, he raises his game once again for music is loves 10th release, dishing up a serious dose of house goodness aimed squarely at the dance floor.
TAKE ME AWAY TOGETHER (ALTERED STATES RMX) (BLACK VINYL)
12 Inch 20.11.14
standard black vinyl - repress 2014
glorious and epic two tracker vinyl for bosconi records, this time by our favourite detroit techno duo the oliverwho factory. we used to be big fans of their madd chaise works and latest rush hour and planet e were awesome, but that percussive sound was different from what we knew from their past. we wanted them to give another chance to their more jacked out musical side in memory of the two masterpieces (and bosconi soundsytem favourite waxes) those were >the rhythm< and >the rain 5th wave<, and so we proudly got another timeless, soulfull, spacey and futuristic techno anthem called >take me away< darryl with his magic hands has created an ultra effective combination of energetic and groovy pumpin kick with a tight funky bassline substaining an upbuilding layers of dreamy synths and stormy noises while the voice of lashone gives that unique colour and atmosphere to the track that all the oliverwho fans love, dictating their original trademark sound. on the flip, takin inspiration from tama sumo panorama bar mix samplin the ow, we got an upbeat version of their slowmotion gem called >together<, that this time, thanks to altered states re touch of darryl and shone has become a proper and fat techno arena bomb, now just for the pleasure of absolutely everybody. you wont miss it, for sure
cowboy rhythmbox are nathan gregory wilkins and richard x, latest signings to phantasy. coming together to create their own singular strain of music for dancing, they draw on a collective love of outsider house, bargain bin cut-outs, hard drive debris, rudimentary jack trax, obscure tv themes, euro disco, ebm, detroit techno, the smith & wesson model 3 and horses. we got the box brings to life the playground game of repeat-a-word-until-it-sounds-weird, pushing and pulling a disembodied voice by milliseconds to create a hypnotic mind episode. on the flip rattle takes off where their debut track shake left off, a devastating barrage of industrial drums and frenetic chants. the vinyl ep comes with download code.
ali loves last seven releases, whether with hot natured, infinity ink or as solo artist, were all radio one essential new tunes. third solo album p.u.m.p was produced and co-written alongside steve dub (chemical brothers / primal scream) and mark ralph (hot natured / hot chip) and gained accolades across the board from tastemakers and media alike, a tour de force of sumptuous summer sounds and willfully weird and rarely less than entertaining . ali will be taking the album live on tour in the not too distant future.
after his amazing collab with stee downes, nicholas is back for another fine deep house tune. this time usa singer shaun j. wright delivers some soul-drenched vocals. love someone is simply breathtaking. chceck out the slightly rougher underground mentality dub! on the flip the italian producer serves you with an atmospheric and melodious techno track called message and a discofied bomb called j.u.n.e.
kool vibe s music today reflects the best of the 90s house music sounds that he manages to capture so well. after releasing on my love is underground & traxx underground in 2011 and 2012, the french producer launched his very own label kv records in 2013. here he comes back with a new solo project on his own label : the black & white project (pt.1 & pt.2) both records will be sold separately. these two eps invite you to a musical journey through 8 tracks which definitely prove mr. vibe s unconditional love for house music. every track is a dedication to the essential vibes of the 90s and a joyful reminder of those original days when house music was in the making.
little boxes recordings brings the second maxi single on 12 inch vinyl with a mixture of starbuds electronic elements and cotton candys handmade guitar strings. on the a side they create their imagination of modern dance music. the b side brings a fine techno based track with lot of syntheziser parts by starbud. the second song on the b side gives a warmer feeling with a guitar based piece of their minds.
some low down, dirty cosmic boogie-funk here from 1977 on salsoul records. destroyers were a one off project from nyc whose back catalog includes only these 2 super rare and sublime examples of down-tempo space disco. both cuts are the perfect late night soundtrack to getting down in the darkest corners of the club, perfectly produced, super funky and with solid relentless grooves that go on and on.
anstascia d elene and vivie-ann bakos aka blond:ish are members of the notorious kompakt and get physical families along with a slew of other labels, they have carved out a niche thanks to their dark, sensual club music, sultry dj sets and outrageous, fun-loving attitude. a slew of original productions, remixes (the last one for the electronic music legends depeche mode) and gigs all over the world helped reinforce their undying love for music and demonstrated that, where words fail,blond:ish s music speaks.
greco-romance. it has often been said that the early underground parties thrown by the greco-roman artist collective, party and record label were romantic affairs. maybe it was the punch, maybe it was the music, but love was certainly in the air. and so the third solo ep from hot chips joe goddard picks up where last summers ep *taking over*s love affair with club basements left off.
mit museum of love reiht das geschmackssichere label dfa einen weiteren release in den reigen für 2014 ein. am 10.10. erscheint das gleichnamige debütalbum des duos, bestehend aus pat mahoney, seines zeichens gründungsmitglied von lcd soundsystem und dennis mcnanny aka jee day. zusammen bilden sie museum of love, eine direkte anspielung auf daniel johnstons song, verrät mahoney: *i had always loved the song, and had been thinking of what such an edifice would contain when we were trying to name the project*, und mcnanny weiter *pat is a sculptor, i am a painter, we make music and museums are sacred spaces and love is an elusive thing.* die produktion, instrumentierung und das songwriting lag im aufgabenbereich von mcnanny, während sich mahoney um den gesang und um die drums kümmerte. ein detailreiches disco-house album, das sich perfekt in das sound-regal von dfa einreiht. die vinyl-lp erscheint im klappcover, download-code inklusive.
limited copies on blue transparent vinyl in picture cover!
an original house of music recordings of 1983 originally announced as hm1004 now released on archivio fonografico! timeless record released in 1983 anticipatng the sound of the next decades and still sounding extemely actual! a italo mega-classic, another heartbreaking tune with lush strings and unforgettable melody.
its all about the dub mix on this next instalment from lips, unusual for this nascent black label from an un-named though not too hard to guess infamous band of london party promoters. this one is a semi official release on top trumps smashing 180g vinyl.
larry levans name is synonymous with contemporary dance music culture, his contributions are widely noted in many books and documentaries and in the memories of the lucky people who got to experience his phenomenal dj sets at the now legendary paradise garage in nyc throughout the late 70s until the late 80 s. his name is still mentioned with reverence today and he is listed as an influence by countless djs and artists across the world.
I WANNA FEEL YOUR LOVE / SINCE I FOUND YOU (LOVE IS BETTER THAN EVER)
12 Inch 04.11.14
groove line records autumn series of properly licensed rare disco / funk reissues continues with two superb slices of dance floor soul from the little known candy bowman >i wanna feel your love and since i found you (love is better than ever).<
love & other are proud to present their first ever vinyl sampler, created in a limited 300 press run and featuring a hand stamped, individually numbered insert from l&o hq.
julio bashmores first new music of 2014 a brand new track called simple love (featuring j danna). simple love is the first taste of music from bashmores forthcoming debut album, which will be released in february 2015 on his own broadwalk records label.
the second release of hamburg-based house and techno label audiolove recordings. a limited vinyl release (300 copies only). alrlv 002 is deeply house based ep and features three club cuts of pure, padded brilliance. sunrise is a nice bassline addicted deep house track, as it blissfully sways between softly thumping bass and smooth vocal snippets. next track 13 october is a peak time house track with powerful synths and chords playing around the strong groovin kick and hi-hats. finally, monkey troopers a track of extra rhythmic minimal techno which builds beautifully with lots of angular delicate melodies that form rather tenderly.
3 new tracks from love od label boss per martinsen aka mental overdrive. lovely nordic house music with the pure emotive detroit techno rooted opener chapp and the exceptionally beautiful 3rd track in love we fall. tip!
love club was an obscure one off project fronted by jay -mixin- dixon, a dj with a long history at nycs kiss fm where he played deep house and garage on the stations legendary master-mix show in the early 90s. the record also features a mystery, uncredited female vocalist assisted by some top shelf studio personnel manning the boards.
debut release on studio barnhus from our man in wroclaw: pawel klimczak, a.k.a. naphta. this thomas mann-readin, sun ra-diggin young pole made palm trees love and spring ball so we could all keep the magic summer of 2014 blazin just a little bit longer. dzieki, pawel! simon haydo, our man on alpha centauri, delivers a deadly remix of spring ball, reworking the nice & bouncy original into a warehouse-maddening techno missile with that extra haydo twist.
BOXED OUT - THE REMIXES (JIMPSTER, MRSK, CUTHEAD, KAYTRONIKS)
12 Inch 27.10.14
after the very successful 64 ways ep that we released earlier this summer we are ready for more dam swindle boxed out goodness. the boys have selected some of their fave producers to lay their hands on four originals from the album. pressing on 180 gram vinyl.
our man kardinal from france does it again and supplies us with no less than three new fat techno tracks for the peak time freak out! with his own style he has without a doubt a fine hand for great and exciting techno tunes! we love and release on vinyl!
teddy douglas, dj spen and maurice fulton don their those guys alias and invite jean-luc ponty to jump head first into their sampler down in baltimore to show some love, love, love and the result is this amazing 12 inch originally released on basement boys records in 1996. a truly deep beauty of a track that utilises pontys violin from 1983s *computer incantations for world peace* to the absolute maximum in over ten minutes of building bliss, *love love love* is an under the radar classic, a true gem and a real treat for all djs to play. the alternate mixes and bonus beats are also great, dj spens balto doo doo mix for example, keeping it thoroughly b-more with the old school breakbeats and snatches of the original sample jumping through the mix from time to time make this an essential weapon in any record bag! this 12 inch has been re-mastered and re-pressed in conjunction with the basement boys.
*in a dream* is the third album from the juan maclean. if anything, this new lp is further evidence of the *undeniable creative chemistry between house music wizard juan maclean and vocalist / former lcd soundsystem member nancy whang* (pitchfork). the album takes its musical cues from moroders munich to the funky nassau sounds of compass point and to anytime in downtown nyc. co-produced by nick millhiser (holy ghost!). the vinyl lp includes a download code.
attention: whole pressing has crackling noise in track d1 (the sun will never set on our love).
plastic love welcomes fellow angeleno michael walsh on board for the 2nd release on their budding label. walsh s debut ep showcases the producer s breadth and depth of all things rave with two distinct tracks aimed squarely at the dancefloor. before when it was new s unmistakeable melody act as a call to the dancefloor while a rumbling bassline underneath keeps you locked into a groove. strobe lights arpeggiated bassline and snappy disco drums showcase how versatile walsh can be. remixes come courtesy of label co-boss maheras as well as caravan boss and aus music stalwart dj october
NEW ORLEANS SOUL: THE ORIGINAL SOUND OF NEW ORLEANS SOUL 1966-76 (2X12 LP + MP3)
2x12 Inch LP 17.10.14
for more than ten years soul jazz records have been exploring and documenting the sound of new orleans funk. now we turn their attention to the flipside of this musical coin - new orleans soul. these two musical forms share a lineage that begins with the citys enormous rhythm and blues explosion in the post-war 1940s and 1950s. new orleans soul incorporated the soulful vocals of the gospel church, the driving beat of rhythm and blues, as well as traces of the second-line parade bands and the latinized rhythms of the city. this album tells the story of new orleans soul and comes complete with extensive sleevenotes, exclusive photography, supreme sound quality and comes as super-heavy, super-loud limited-edition double vinyl album + download code.
syl johnsons karriere nahm etliche wendungen. zunächst verstand sich sylvester thompson als blues-sänger und tourte mit legenden wie howlin wolf durch die staaten. erst später - durch die entdeckung von hi-records - nahm er sich der soul musik und des pseudonyms syl johnson an, mit dem er weltberühmt werden sollte
next up on i m in love is the launch of their new serie iil limited with the intention to provide a platform dedicated to release music with a greater focus on analogue, raw-sounding house & techno apart of the labels main work with a limitation to 50 vinyls only. the two track ep comes from buenos aires based artist matheu 646 who is an essential part of the argentian techno/house scene for more than ten years now. besides constantly playing various clubs around south america, be it solo or as one part of the dj duo proyecto house, he is the co-founder of buenos aires sound culture, a music collective organising one of the cities best underground parties! the a-side comes with a heavy kick, a changing 303 bassline and hypnotic chords which gives us a good example of matheu 646s approach to the deeper side of techno. *grey winds* is an old-school sounding jam with deep chords and melancholic strings, finished by energetic, classic claps!
love sexy records bossman dj raw sugar dishes up another fine selection of his own gear for the label s second release. this one kicks off with the vibrantly smooth and smoothly vibrant eins zwei disco, a bouncy portion of future movement built upon a rubbery, logical bassline.
after the last collaboration which saw them go out successfully on desolat, the label loco dice, finally and after so much hard work they have completed their first album on beatwax records and have entitled it *a young long trip*. aldo cadiz & ricky erre love have now been collaborating for two years sharing their ideas, dreams and experiences. they are trying to get something positive across through a unique audio experience that evolves over time. although their stories are different, they are interwoven in an artistic partnership, made homogeneous and uniform through the use of hypnotic grooves that are deep and overwhelming, and always enriched by delicate and loving melodies that have made this project become a reality. we are expecting an album that is intimate, engaging and full of surprises. from chile to italy a long young trip continues!
after the last collaboration which saw them go out successfully on desolat, the label loco dice, finally and after so much hard work they have completed their first album on beatwax records and have entitled it *a young long trip*. aldo cadiz & ricky erre love have now been collaborating for two years sharing their ideas, dreams and experiences. they are trying to get something positive across through a unique audio experience that evolves over time. although their stories are different, they are interwoven in an artistic partnership, made homogeneous and uniform through the use of hypnotic grooves that are deep and overwhelming, and always enriched by delicate and loving melodies that have made this project become a reality. we are expecting an album that is intimate, engaging and full of surprises. from chile to italy a long young trip continues!
with very little music made available to the public lido established a cult following amongst the high profile djs that have been lucky enough to seure his unreleased remixes to play in their live set. these unreleased remixes - with their signature intro four notes acting as a craftsmen stamp (the same notes illustrated on the cover) - have led to numerous bootleg live recordings of the remixes giving an almost folklore-eque mythical quality to them
ltd repress, whoever knows of toi toi musik will know they have become synonymous with underground quality and for keeping things close and personal for their events and agency. well, with their new label its no different they stay very true to their identity (a good mix of english and german) and their quality. the 1st ep is produced by the legendary mr g. inspired after playing live at one of their events he wrote the track toi toi, which was later released on djulzs bassculture label. as a consequence, his relationship with the couple is so personal he nurtured them to open their own label and offered them 3 tracks for tt01 called much love ep. the 4th track is a remix by hello? repeat co-owner daze maxim, who has been a guest resident for the party for nearly its entire existence.
disco demolition did everything for us. it created the invisible wind and we never had enough of it. here is the second installment of rock sucks! the best lost disco & boogie label you can ever dream about.
half speed mastered 180 gram vinyl + free album download code.
caribou aka dan snaith aka daphni forms a mixture of digital pop production, hip hop inspired beats, muted house basslines and a love of shuffling garage.
combo release by lunar lodge & mai mai mai. three unreleased tracks born from the collaboration between the two sides of the roman obscure underground scene. industrial beats, dark techno, drones and samples from the traditional percussions of sila mountains: armed with analogue equipent (909, 707, ms20, opera 6, pro-one...) they will bring you down exploring your dark feelings thru the deepest side of the beat.
an amazing, rare beauty of a track from deep within the trax vaults, eric bells your love originally came out in 1987 and features a stellar instrumental version courtesy of the legendary frankie knuckles. since its original release it has been a heavily sought after piece of wax often changing hands on-line for hundreds of pounds and it remains one of the most cult chicago house records and rightfully so re-mastered and re-pressed here for the first time, your love is an unmissable re-issue complete with original trax label artwork, utterly essential.
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