(emcee) m.i. and producer dj cutt return a year after releasing the critically acclaimed “avant garde” with a new album and concept. the duo, who have further developed their creative enterprises to incorporate film production as part of their ever expanding six2six organization, have drawn from their respective italian and russian heritages to adopt the personas of luciano and lansky in the new album “omerta”.

vinyl reissue of os mutantes live album from 1976, their last recording until the 2006 reunion. an excellent progressive rock record with the legendary brazilian bands trademark quality and the line-up oforiginal member sergio dias, paulo de castro, rui motta and luciano alves on top form.presented in facsimile artwork and pressed on 180g vinyl.

nice price deal !!! supported by: davide squillace, dan curtin, tim green, patrick bateman, brian ffar, mr. statik, luciano esse, angel molina, jenn, daniel fx !! the 2nd release from barcelona label >vinyl did it< is by american producer digital ape. after appearing on the first vinyl did it release together with techno master dan curtin, and madrids dr. needles, digital ape brings us his >im allright<. the track has a fun house feel, with a bouncy and dancefloor friendly uplifting groove. also on the a side, a remix by berlin based duo fibre (daniel rajkovic and berkant suer), who take the original into more minimal territory (another version of this remix appeared on the mos clubbers guide to berlin 2008). on the b side, legendary dj and producer quenum gives the original more than just a facelift, re-arranging it, twisting it and turning it into an epic piece that smoothly goes from dark hypnotic techno into dancefloor mayhem

nice price deal !!! big with luciano, mandy, d julz, jospeh capriati, daniel mehlhardt, mihalis safras, davide squillace, xpansul, ferenc, andrew grant, angel molina, dave tarrida, pablo bolivar, chris fortier

adsr spqr debut on scuderia with their first release -this is religion-. formed by italian master of techno luciano lamanna together with the famous tattoo artist luca mamone, adsr spqr will take you back to the 90 s with 3 hard-core anthems that will crush your skull. violent, raw and dirty like the streets of roma, it comes in limited edition 12-, 160gr black vinyl. get ready for stage diving!

nice price deal !!! croon inc. presents his debut release stadtrauschen on resopal. both tracks from the ep are concisely crafted peaktime tracks. full of croon inc s trademark: hypnotic - reduced - deep - modern techno. this definitely is excessive and maximal berlin sound 2010. croon s sheer precision and power will leave dancefloors breathless. with a duration of more than 17 minutes, it is not the longest release ever released by resopal so far, but it is after paul ritch the one with the strongest narrative techno concept beyond the usual tales of the dancefloor. croon inc has worked with labels such as force inc as well as remixing minus and sender duo misc and portugese duo re:axis. this release has been getting amazing feedback from djs including loco dice, laurent garnier, luciano and dj t.

nice price deal !!! played by richie hawtin, luciano, loco dice, karotte, butch, sneak, someone else, martinez, konrad black, turntablerocker, jennifer cardini, dj hell, lauhaus, paco osuna, nic fanciulli, livio & roby, dubfire, danny tenglia, shinedoe, chris liebing, len faki, brother’s vibe, gavin herlihy, toni rios

nice price deal !!! basti grub remix / volkan joins the jungle of suburbia! it strikes you hard and you remember it! the big v for volkan is played by ricardo villalobos, luciano, karotte, vera, kabale und liebe, matthias tanzmann... finest minimal dance music

nice price deal !!! played by luciano , dj gregory , dj deep !!! great funky techhouse incl remix by minimono

nice price deal !!! the rejuvinated playtime presents worthy and yankee zulus >the bs connection<. the san francisco / katabatic / dirtybird star worthy versus irelands yankee zulu, whose recent tracks have had raves from luciano, pig and dan and playtime favourite justin robertson. it s already being played to death by claude von stroke, it s got that wonderfully lazy funk that we like round here, and it s got a killer andre crom remix that makes the groove simultaneously more insistent and weirdly looser

nice price deal !!! big with sven väth, loco dice, luciano, 2000 and one, karotte, matt star, mihalis safras

vinyl only, ahead of their collaborative album later this year, pier bucci and oskar szafraniec present their first sampler titled tipico latino featuring a remix by el_txef_a. emerging in the mid 00 s, chilean producer pier bucci first appeared on cadenza with a release alongside luciano himself before dropping multiple releases on crosstown rebels, including his acclaimed album familia . since then he s appeared on get physical and rawax, not to mention launching maruca music - a platform for his own music featuring heavyweight remixers such as baby ford and thomas melchior. szafraniec has been producing under different monikers since 13 years old, releasing two solo albums, recording alongside a guy called gerald in 2012/2013, and touring as a live performer. as oskar szafraniec his production debut was a collaboration alongside ricardo villalobos two years ago, but since then he s appeared on murge recordings and cyclo, as well as collaborating with pier bucci on rawax, who oskar met whilst touring japan tipico latino features gloomy spanish vocals as intricate elements are brought in and out of the mix across its nearly nine-minute duration. subtle throbs and echoing effects are blended with metallic percussion and deep synths for a wistful and mesmerising aesthetic. forbidden colours founder el_txef_a, whose remix talents have been recruited by permanent vacation, galaktika, akbal and culprit, reimagines the original providing a drawn out intro before exploding into a frenzy of crashing cymbals, animated acid and serene vocal moans.

lee van dowski makes his debut on the mighty crosstown rebels with three delectably dark soundscapes in the tale of ordinary madness ep. the talented producer delivered a stunning ep for crosstown sub-label rebellion back in 2015 and this follow up exceeds all expectations. the title track is based on a text from charles bukowski’s my madness. opening with brooding intensity it evolves with haunting synths and subtle acid laced over a pitched down male vocal. on the flip the great escape and rapidplatz follow suit advancing with dark, hypnotic layers. french born, zurich based lee van dowski has toured the world many times over, as party of luciano’s vagabundos troupe and as an individual artist. his impressive discography covers labels including wagon repair, cocoon, suara, soma, rekids, bpitch control, ilian tape, and mobilee. this year shows no signs of slowing down with a release for nicole moudaber’s mood followed by this heavy-weight release for crosstown rebels.

fresh from his boiler room debut in madrid last month, the swiss dj and producer andrea oliva makes his debut on hot creations with we trust. having built a solid reputation through relentless touring and a string of impressive releases, olivia delivers two original cuts showcasing his skillful production. the driving and incredibly infectious title track we trust uses all of the techniques required for a club classic a looping vocal layered over charged drums, culminating in a fearless breakdown. on the reverse, soho nights delivers a hook so catchy its a certified ibiza classic in the making. olivas journey began at a young age, educating himself in record shops and eventually teaming up with nordstern founder, agi isaku, hosting the successful banditz parties throughout switzerland. a firm favourite in the ibiza scene, olivas remix of luciano’s rise of angels on cadenza catapulted him into the global spotlight and releases on moonharbour, desolat, objektivity and cuttin headz soon followed.

out now the first 7inch release 200 copies ltd vinyl only on letters from jerusalem: non lasciarmi andare-ep. it includes: asylum italian duo s original deeply dark track and the remix signed by the uk techno legend regis! the planet doesn t need more successful people. the planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restores, storytellers and lovers of all kinds. supported by: rebekah, dvs1, and, vril, ben sims, silent servant, ancient methods, luciano lamanna, bas mooy, violet poison and more.

luciano nitri has been locked away working on his debut album for horizons music. the sampler is a glimpse of what is to come, with 3 shining vocal tracks, each have the power to be the lead track in their own right. ‘circles’ is funk infused bassline, coupled with lucy kitchen’s haunting vocal this track is the perfect tease and intro for the album. visonobi takes no prisoners, with his heavyweight vocals laid on a sparse nitri beat. ‘homage’ is the calling card to throw some darkness on this single. the final track shows nitri’s liquid flex, soft vocals the track takes us on a journey, and yes this journey for nitri has just begun. circles the album is out soon!

dj support: richie hawtin (minus) luciano (cadenza) paco osuna (plus 8 / minus) m. fukuda gaga horacio cruz cristian varela (pornographic), spartaque raul mezcolanza (el row / 1605/ neptuuncity / lactik) igor yan oxygen dj boris (transmit / sci+tec / tronic / pacha ny / space miami) sisko electrofanatik (neurotraxx / armada / iamt) alessandro grops filterheadz (1605 / mb elektronics) tkno steve mulder mr. bizz stacey pullen d-deck marcel szi christian cambas (1605 / sabotage / greatstuff) agent orange jay force joseph capriati (drumcode) . italian brothers mr. bizz are making their fire debut on codex with amazing core ep. having solid release profile on the strongest tech labels like transmit, alleanza, bitten, terminal m, funkin deep records they have delivered three brilliant tracks core, red code and hide me. top class production techno masterpieces which ones we are very proud to press on codex wax. the release has been powered by nasty & brutal sound of french rising star wex 10 . quentin was already well known by his tracks and remixes on riot recordings, naked lunch, dsr digital, remain records, respekt recordings and more and we are also very happy to have this tallent on board of our label. so this is another great codex release submitting all colours of techno.

this classic deep house jam was huge in its original form when it landed on som underground back in 2000, and then it went on to receive the remix treatment from artists as widely respected as 2000 & one and christopher groove. aside from the official remixes, the likes of luciano took the accapella for a ride and created infamous bootlegs that took the scene by storm, whether soundtracking an intimate club throwdown or a blissed-out ibiza terrace moment. now, more than fifteen years on from the original release, it s time to revisit a stone cold classic and call in a fresh interpretation. berlin-based tony lionni has already scored countless essential deep house releases for freerange, madhouse, modelisme, mule musiq and versatile amongst many others. his warm, slow-grooving approach suits the mood of pachanga s laconic vocal delivery perfectly, but behind the mellow veneer there s a powerful, soundsystem-ready punch to the track that demonstrates why lionni has risen to be such an in demand producer over the years

resopal is very pleased to introduce tobi weiss. after listening his demo tunes it was a sure shot for us to work with him on vinyl. brace yourself for two minimal and pumpin monster tracks that are 100 percent dancefloor killers. each tune is heavy with choppy drums, mind-numbing reverbs, butt-shaking basslines and snappy percussion. mmmmm...can you taste it?? early plays by villalobos, & luciano, sonya moonear, zip

inwave is pleased to present its 8th vinyl only release, made up of the production by the villalobos-luciano boys felipe valenzuela, felipe venegas, dani casarano and the eclectic inwave homeboy producer niimm. journey through unique brand of melodious and elegant techno, minimal-house sounds delivered in a totaly underground and manner style, open to diverse sounds from around the globe- this wax is full of grooves. from italy to chile, to europe and beyond, this four tracker is going to win the hearts of open-minded djs and dancers alike... warm, trippy percussions and joyful, hypnotic vocal samples sure to bring smiles to every dancefloor.

ep consists of 5 tracks, 150 ltd entitled opposite reaction ep vol 1. the idea that makes up the techno of a european artist, confronted with the roman underground scene. stratosphera records as the possibility to its audience to expand their mind and their origins from the capital towards boundless europe.

mit elf ausgezeichneten coverversionen von bob marley songs. hier finden sich u.a. slave driver (vom album catch a fire) in der version von bob marleys lieblingssänger dennis brown, im still waiting (im original als studio one 7-single) in der definitiven version von delroy wilson, heathen (vom album exodus) in einer superben version von cocoa tea, produziert von bobby dixon, forever loving jah (vom album uprising) in der hitversion von marcia griffiths & tony rebel, produziert von donovan germain,waiting in vain (vom album exodus) in der jamaikanischen version von leroy smart, produziert von joseph hookim für channel one,crazy baldhead (vom album rastaman vibration) in der version von luciano & beenie man mit einem sensationell tiefer gelegten bass von sly & robbie.

12“vinyl with replaceable art cover version. resopal is proud to present it’s 100 vinyl release with cavaan & roar. few labels and producers have had the longevity and success of this heavyweight and this two-track 12 sees both artists demonstrate why the label is highly-regarded in the scene. title-track bitcoin by cocoon recording artist cavaan kicks off the ep in fine style with demanding drums and repetitive chord progressions par excellence which are supplemented by resounding pulses of warm bass. further elements are expertly added into the equation soon enough, such as a warped spoken-word vocal, numerous melodic textures and trippy flourishes which all come together, building and yielding as the track drops back into its rolling, sun-kissed groove. on the flip-side is santeria, by french artist duo roar which is marginally the more restrained of the two tracks on offer, characterized by a succession of subtle, misshapen sounds, twisted effects and an ascending synth which compliments the punchy percussion and melodic stabs. both tracks so subtle and charming. highly recommended stuff! first plays by luciano, ricardo ......

the fourth episode of d.a.n.c.e. (detector for advanced neutron capture experiments), the various artists series of attic music, presents only italian artists. on a side unc shows us his vision of techno with an obsessive sound track. distorted drums and dark pads for the second track by assalti industriali (luciano lamanna and cosimo damiano). on b side pvs writes a real journey with a ten minutes track where 4/4 and broken beat meet pads and melody.

repress 2016 ** wicked new tom ellis on logistic + baby ford remix!! top tune of the month in idj mag & dj mag in uk!! support by : hawtin, sascha dive, luciano,camea, cabanne, dan curtin,losoul

philippe quenum returns to cadenza music with ‘solitaire’, some thirteen years after helping kick start the swiss label with the 2003 release ‘orange mistake’/ funky dandy’. this groundbreaking single, co-produced with luciano, has since become a landmark release, not just for the label, but also as the benchmark for the micro-house and minimal tech-house genre that developed over the decade. with a music career than spans back to the mid-80s (dancing in nyc as part of the breakdance troupe, the magnificent force), quenum found his forte with house music, both as a dj, and as a producer and label owner. setting up the access 58 label in 1998 as a platform for his music and collaborations, quenum has consistently released over the years for labels like crosstown rebels, soma, alphahouse, thema and trapez ltd. ‘solitaire’ finds quenum on fine form, on the lead track, dubby fx and bass shaking shots roll out over an urgent disco beat, muted brass and technoid stabs fire from all directions as the tension building pads flourish. shadowy forces are at play on ‘mystic’, discordant sounds echo and bellow over reverberating percussion and a dense back beat that fire into life with shuffling hi-hats. wrapping up this welcome return to the label is ‘mystery’, whipping snares and industrial clangs rumble over the urgent drums for more hypnotizing dancefloor work from philippe!

past releases - crosstown rebels, one records, leftroom limited and ffrr party affiliations - circoloco, flying circus, luciano & friends into you aka achille soardi, the italian producer and artist, born in the beloved lake garda region, connects with the dancefloor through his undeniable and fresh talents. as a young artist achille grew up on punk rock and hip hop from the us but soon found his love for techno, a genre which he would later dj at parties across france and italy, alongside ltz sound system amongst various other crews

limited edition of 100 numbered copies on double 12 inch vinyl.

nice price deal !!! his >sleepy hollow< on innervisions is regarded as the anthem of 2006, gaining respect from all over the place. this year stefan goldmann is back with his own label macro and the next level of post-minimal modernism: >aurora< and >beluga<. both already are a central part in the sets of richie hawtin, Âme, luciano, damian lazarus, loco dice, steve bug, peter kruder and the lucky few who already have it on cdr. stefan has released through high profile labels like innervisions, perlon, ovum and classic. he recently also became one of europe s most in demand remixers with highly acclaimed reworks for blackjoy, marc romboy, it and … coming up soon: dj gregory. so, macro is destined to be a premier platform for both, stefan s genre-bending outings and the utmost in quality by likeminded artists. what a start

nice price deal !!! shur-i-kans trademark blend of musicality with cutting edge electronic production has been turning heads and gaining fans for a number of years now. fred everythings lazy days recordings were quick to snap up >simply yes< featuring alexander east, and give it a mighty remixe from magik johnson and another from fred himself, along with an additional track from shur-i-kan. full support from luciano, laurent garnier, ian pooley, grant nelson, mark farina, andy inland knights, johnny fiasco, marlon d, nick holder, jay west, nacho marco, giom, pezzner, peter christianson, roberto rodriguez, sarah main, demarkus lewis, luke mckeehan, murray richardson, miles maeda, marko militano, olivier desmet, dj mes and more

vinyl only. a collection of favourites, including limited and some previously unreleased dubs by veteran house producer alexkid. already supported by dyed soundorom, enzo siragusa, josh wink, radio slave, tini, luciano, archie hamilton…

out electronic recordings introduces the second installment of different seasons various artists series after kicking off the first one with tracks from fabrizio lapiana, regen, civilian and limo back in january 2015. out-er sets ‘different seasons vol.2’ as the twenty-first vinyl release on its way – as the first volume, the record embraces melodic techno tracks and introduces new and old faces to the roster. on a side attic music boss fabrizio lapiana appears on out-er again offering ‘square’, then the experienced dj luciano esse offers ‘the call’ following to his very first ‘the green ep’ released on the italian label back in 2012. flipping the record over on b side and lachriz’ comeback on out-er sees the debut of his moniker ‘farron’ with the ethereal cut ‘travelling through your mind’ – while the newest artist on board hydergine provides a dub techno journey opting for a swinging, fresh piece typical of his production imprint.

the third coffee pot release blurs the lines between techno and house. trippy, groovy, intense. hand stamped, vinyl only!support from slam, radio slave, the black dog, dj emerson, jamie anderson, someone else, hermanez, f.e.m., marcos in dub, signal deluxe, benjamin damage, josh wink, musumeci, fluxion, nastia, luciano esse, pezzner, etap kyle, fluxion, luca agnelli, marco bailey, luigi madonna, carlo lio, 2000 and one, van czar, baikal, ron costa, pascal feos, mr. ties, hydergine, f.e.m., jorge savoretti, karim shraoui, signal de luxe and more

a new split ep with 4 great techno tracks on children of tomorrow with the label boss arnaud le texier and new comer eric fetcher that signed lately on the great compilation on polegroup mixed by exium. and a solo ep on the sub label of polegroup calls aine. not to be missed! supported by : marcel dettmann, ben sims, efdemin, dvs1, slam, pfiter, francois x, darko esser, mental resonance, kr!z, rodhad, electric rescue, exium, etapp kyle, submerge, invite, maetrik, thomas hessler, joseph capriati, jonas kopp, jeroen search, marco bailey, philippe petit, miss sunshine, kobosil, joton, synthek, marcel fengler, mental resonance, luciano esse, the plant worker, truncate, dj krenzlin, savas pascalidis, antonio de angelis, paul mac, christian wunsch, shdw, keith carnal, mattias fridell, tim xavier, dr motte, etc

after 2014 s brilliant hoshi lp, hell yeah recordings is delighted to announce a second album from italians tempelhof and acclaimed countryman and composer gigi masin. entitled tsuki and due for release late april, it features nine tracks of exquisitely designed modern ambient with a blissful tinge of the beach, sun and sea. tempelhof is musicians luciano ermondi and paolo mazzacani, a pair who have put out three great albums and many magical eps since 2009. they are expert craftsmen who are skilled musicians with a rare grasp of melody, rhythm and timbre. once again here their work with gigi masin—who was picked as one of the best artists of 2015 by many outlets, and who enjoyed lots of love for his re-issued wind album, amongst others—is soothing, stunning and serene

finally repressed! incl. luna city express rmx!! support by: luciano, ricardo villalobos, loco dice, timo maas, mathias kaden, seuil, martinez, reboot, markus fix, sascha dive, d julz, onur Özer, raresh, petre inspirescu, rhadoo, shinedoe, nima gorji, sebo k, mic fanciulli, mazi, alex attias, afrilounge, karotte, miss jools, meat, federico molinari, marc romboy, rozzo, kabale & liebe, gregor tresher, jimpster, karotte, monika kruse, nick curly, gregor tresher, c-rock, d julz, tobi neumann, ian pooley and many more

past releases - crosstown rebels, one records, leftroom limited and ffrr party affiliations - circoloco, flying circus, luciano & friends francesca lombardo has cultivated a sound of her own, one that represents her multi-disciplinary musical background and transcends the dancefloor with ease. creating emotional narratives via wistful soundscapes, stirring melodies, hypnotic rhythms and her own mesmerising voice distinguishes her from the crowd.

here comes the second remix package from alles andrs on resopal with the feel it rmx ep part 2 which includes two remixes from reboot and president bongo. -reboot- plays with glitches, sparks and tight wooden percussion patterns, switching its identity to take on a sultry persona with a warm and melodic mainline. -icelands icon president bongo warps -feel it- into a dance killer, enhancing the percussive flow of the original and integrating a rapid bass line. early plays by luciano, reboot, carl craig, president bongo amongst others.

25 years ago the pacha ibiza vibe was brought to belgium by patrick soks, who has been hosting the paradise parties at café danvers since then. derrick may, derrick carter, stacey pullen, todd terry, pete tong, dimitri, marcello, doc martin, laurent garnier, sven väth, bob sinclar, luciano... they all played their first belgian dj set at this legendary belgian party. enjoy this anniversary release full of seminal tracks... music is the answer!

cadenza music opens up its 2016 account with the debut single from swiss producers, rare movement feat. disco channel. cutting their teeth on the dj circuit for many years, and playing alongside such esteemed jocks as seth troxler, ricardo villalobos (who mastered the audio on these tracks), jamie jones and luciano (who ultimately signed this single to cadenza), the guys have crafted a pair of tracks that sit right in the dj sets of the aforementioned company. rare 007 combines tension building synths and a wandering bassline, wrapped up tight in solid drum groove, its hypnotizing tones carving out a most useful club tool. on the flip side, rare 011 digs deeper, with cinematic string sweeps over the sparse and bass heavy kick drum. flashes of vocal refrains and micro percussion fly in and out of the arrangement as the melodic elements give this one a real sense of drama as the track blossoms into life. a very accomplished debut from the guys will no doubt provide a real dancefloor moment in the right setting, and no surprise that villalobos gave these tracks the audio master that they deserve.

very limited 2015 repress! supported by: luciano, loco dice, raresh, tania vulcano, nick curly, reboot, sebo k, valentino kanzyani, laurent garnier, matthias tanzmann, ben watt, jimpster, federico molinari, ray okpara, martinez, frank roger, varoslav, okain, kiki, anthony collins.. all inn records look to kick-start 2011 on full throttle, and return to their homeland, for a label debut from, premiesku aka. livio & roby vs george g. the premiesku project was launched with releases for desolat and cecille, and it gives all inn records great pleasure to join those labels, with todays stunning three track ep. a collection that perfectly portrays their music vision. lead track >hooman< matches precise house beats, with a contrasting and cascading waterfall of twinkling keys. >virgula doi< takes us deeper. with its electronic bassline, and smooth stabs, it gives off some real >west coast< swing. rounding out the ep is >patru<. a wonderfully cinematic piece, with lalo schifrin-esque cymbal work, hammond stabs and wandering key melody, it is the pièce de résistance!

ltd 2015 repress !! played by luciano, raresh, d julz and matt !! can we say this is the return of hosue music? remake musique delivery various artists with jazz influence & early house. the first track by cesar is like st germain influence with powerful jazz house like in the middle of 90’s

ltd warehouse found! markus fix definitely belongs to one of the best new artist this year. he impressed people like ricardo villalobos, onur Özer, radioslave, monika kruse, karotte and luciano with his first release on cécille. cannibals is not only a three tracker. its three records in one. every track has such a strong character and an awesome vibe. but make your own decision. hope you enjoy

ltd warehose found !! massive dj feedback from sven väth, ricardo villalobos, dj sneak, nick curly, reboot, tiefschwarz, luciano, raresh, butch, mathias kaden, matthias tanzmann, joris voorn, monika kruse, chris tietjen, karotte, markus fix, gregor tresher, 2000andone, pete tong, gorge, tim green, ilario alicante, ana & julietta, riva starr and many more… we continue with our limited marbled vinyl >the edits & remixes< series. we have the big summer tune >more or less< from matthias meyer with a great pumping christian burkhardt & einzelkind remix. on the other side we chose a trippy hypnotizing sascha dive remix from the house legend dj sneak feat. monoman. great music from great artists.

ad rvina imperii is the first chapter of a series of various artists compilations co-produced by kapvt mvndi (blackwater) with love blast records and stirpe 999 anti label. heavy anologue and modular-based techno with industrial and drone flavors on this impressive debut ep featuring the work of fire at work, somatic responses and luciano lamanna.

andrea martello and giulio spagnuolo are known in their homeland as producers who are passionate about learning the intricate of house and techno sound. their releases are kept, with a minimum of melodic aspects, but sound definitely good and accurate. luminér doesn t deviate from that principles with their three new tracks for artreform. orbita , calendula (the titles refer us to slavic languages) and pressant’ is a meditative dry deep techno which, however, works well on the dancefloors. support from: adriatique, slam, broxgaard, noah pred, 2000 and one, luciano esse, satoshi fumi, alessio mereu, vince watson, simon garcia samuel l session and many more!

the exotic * sombra india* gets to works with slick guitar licks and a driving beat, enhanced with powerful and captivating vocals from eduardo castillo. already a firm favourite of damain lazarus and luciano, this has been getting a huge response on dance floors this summer. on the flip and the cut-up afro-house * sanura* is highly exotic driving monster of a tune, no messing around, straight to the dance floor!
german native sis shot into the limelight in 2008 with releases on cecille and ricardo villalobos label * sei es drum*, which up until that point had only showcased ricardos own productions. no stranger to the crosstown rebels catalogue, he delivered the first ever rebellion release and then later the * round pen ep* on crosstown rebels in the summer of 2012 and the more recent * slider* on rebellion. other productions have appeared on esteemed labels such as cocoon, 8bit, connaisseur, get physical, with a more recent album on cocolino.

released for the first time on vinyl is max richter’s emotive and minimal score to damon lindelof’s tv series about a post-apocalyptic global event where 2% of the world’s population disappears without explanation. richter’s approach explores the feelings of the protagonist’s family, the garveys, through intimate, small scale music. he tackles this psychological landscape by bringing a ritual quality to the score, while themes of departure and loss are represented by a sense of sonic decay, relying on the instrumentation of a few sustained tones on pianos, harps and celesta. max richter is a classically trained composer that defies boundaries. trained at the royal academy of music and finishing his studies under the tutelage of avant-garde composer luciano berio in florence, richter’s career has followed many paths. his musical output ranges from ballets (wayne macgregor’s infra), reinventions of classical works (vivaldi’s four seasons), collaborations with the future sound of london, roni size and vashti bunyan to writing scores for film and tv (waltz with bashir, lost and found, last days on mars) and solo work (memoryhouse, the blue notebooks, 24 postcards in full colour).

lux rec enters its fifth year of existence. a time of adventures in electronic sounds, exploring the margins and the darkest corners. to celebrate all victories and failures cosmo & faber compiled this release, the number 23, collecting material from old acquaintances and musicians that are new to the label.