in the month june of 2011, karton saw its gaily arise and nestled itself in the prism of deep electronic music people nowadays know as deep house, tech house and other minimalistic still unknown sub-genres. determined to do it right instead of wrong, the label has pursued their hunch in the on going quest of being a cool, fresh new imprint. this quest has made a path for karton, which has made them hatch music for certain styles of nightlife.

first vinyl re-issue on cyclo records since 1999 take your time ep confirms gemini s status as one one of chicago’s most remarkable and prolific house producer of the 90s. gemini’s music wavers between minimal techno and old school chicago house but always with a deep feel to it. retro funk-tech grooves (karma, return of the jack) or obsessive, beats and bass driven vocals (take your time, where u belong), you have the essence of gemini s work in these 4 gems.

the first installment of cacao, cwhirring loops. don t mess gets a treatment from italo-german pair black loops. amping up the groove and adding distorted eerie vocals, the remix keeps the initial disco appeal with an added dose of deep tech grit, destined for late night dancentral american rooted label with a knack for refreshing house & techno flavours, showcases five tracks that ooze exotic dopeness. the duo k.e.e.n.e. strut their noted production skills, kicking off with the disco house hybrid don t mess. with a permeating vocal hook and scintillating synths, a relentless groove shapes the deeply immersive arrangement. who stole the soul offers up an exhilarating tech house exploration, pairing spacious percussion with undulating synths. resulting in a playful and versatile melody with a wandering vocal, the cut comes as is as well as purely instrumental. and.id jumps on the remix, increasing the deepness factor and instilling an almost underwater-like ambiance through whizzing synths and e floor antics.

cocoon recordings is back with another limited 10inch edition! scotsman vince watson and frankfurt cocoon family member frank lorber are in charge for our latest baby and with no exageration we feel this is going to be one of this years highlights! although hailing from erskine in scotland and meanwhile residing in amsterdam speaker freaker by vince watson appears like a detroit house gem in perfection! this is planet e, this is electronic art, this is a deeper than deep tech-house-lovers delight! if you missed the high times of detroit techno maester vince watson beams you straight back to it - however not without adding up to date soundscapes and frequencies. you might guessed it already and we have to admit: we really fell in love with this one… big time!

tough techno versions, derived from stefan goldmanns synth-heavy a1 film soundtrack. five cuts remixed into the mighty 4/4 grid (mostly). free wheeling hardware synthesis and heavy-handed beats line up for concrete-blasting impact on constructor and a-drive. the b2s spikes is a more loose affair around a scintillating analogue synth riff. contrastingly, inward slope features a warped beat layout and wavetable splashes, sounding like a weeping robot fighting with a cat. roadside lot is a soothing ambient fm tech tool. thats it. on to the next fifty.

british deep house veteran sir lord commix is the latest producer to hand over dats of forgotten late 90s studio sessions to the team behind for those that knoe. predictably, they ve chosen four great cuts to release. first up you ll find the elastic synths, alien melodies and fizzing motor city percussion of early tech-house style shuffler -pieces of dream-, before the p-funk-influenced uk-us garage fusion of -leroy garage- takes us in an altogether breezier direction. flip for the jovonn style synthesizer melodies and groovy garage rhythms of -new jersey-, and the electro-inspired intelligent techno dreaminess of -destiny-.

on this first captivate vinyl release by inertie you’ll cross the way of two different kind of minimal house. the rhythmical one on the a side, with two bomb tracks from anam nesis & max cohle, surfing between the romanian wave and the strong tech from dance floor. on the b side, let yourself go to a nice, celestial trip, with two tracks from dragutesku and sÿn & vlaskiu. those two other tracks will be perfect to suit all kind of good vibes after parties.

yoruba records is proud to present this new album by label veterans nomumbah. hailing from sao paulo, this three piece consists of andré torquato, ale reis and rafael moraes. with this release, nomumbah show a great deal of maturity, a mark often only surpassed with the release of a sophomore album. the track ‘words’ will strike a familiar chord with listeners, its clever use of maya angelou’s reading of her timeless ‘still i rise’ fits perfectly over the top of a deep bass and bongo driven groove. ‘meinhaus’ is another beautifully crafted track, one that seemingly pays tribute to chicago’s earliest fathers of deep house while still keeping a certain swing that will set it apart on dance floors today. ‘precious’, a definite future favourite, features a cutting lead synth that adds warmth to the track and is accompanied by crystal clear hi-hat bursts and a simple, yet captivating, vocal. this album’s title track, ‘amanha’, edges on tech house with stripped down percussion, a simple rolling bass line and a pulsing lead synth, perfect for setting a more chilled-out vibe. a deep and at times techy release, djs will find all 10 tracks well suited for the late night into early morning hours. featuring rhythmic, chunky bass lines, ambient keys and radiant backing vocals this soon-to-be yoruba classic is a must have for your kit bag in 2016

taken from maps of hyperspace’s “superspace” album. “the golden energy” gets revamped for the dance floor courtesy aural imbalance. sanderson dear strips down the instrumentation for a minimal house vibe in his version, and adriano mirabile digs into mikael’s debut ep for his lush tech-house rework of “dream seeker”.

a1.&a2. cutting edge london based dj producer duel launches his ibadan records debut with super track zed. in the studio duel hooks up with his comrade dos and execute their production skills and in addition jerome sydenham enters the frey to get down on the mix. the result is a healthy dose of avant-garde deep house on one hand and a virile dose of tech house on the other. this dj friendly romper is a sure banker!b1. jerome sydenham enters the deep techno realm in true vanguard style unleashing dogon. sparse vocals and tinges of acid and fat kicks shape this underground piece and put it right in the pocket. b2. mirror lines is a beautifully crafted contempo deep house track effortlessly combining a spirit of happiness with energetic resolve. this new york meets detroit flavor is the brainchild of jerome sydenham and amsterdam techno/house superstar shindoe, who is also making her ibadan records debut.

having presented focused artist releases since the beginning, dissonant is proud to present its first ‘various artists ep. supporting new talent alongside well-established figures, this collection of tracks throws some exciting new names into the label. marc antona makes a welcome return with the thrilling spirit track, lord of combines. his refined drum science is carefully arranged with immersive organic textures creating a rising energy while maintaining the voluptuous appeal of the rhythm. jayro shows up a fearless imagination and serious studio maturity, psicodelica lives up to its name with all kinds of head-spinning sound effects whirling around a playful, snaking drumbeat. david gtronic makes his debut in dissonant with ‘rana where his sonic identity, builtup with organic textures and melodies, stands out in a perfect combination of subtle dub elements alongside strong rhythmic flow. counrad come across with the hypnotic rhythm of ‘the human centipede where the club oriented groove stretches out with restraint and increasing tension, blossoming outbreak energy engaged this alluring tech house trip. all four tracks have their own distinct qualities, but combined on one release, they reflect the vibe of the label perfectly.

spain s slow town rarely fails to deliver the goods. split, so called because it contains tracks from numerous artists, more than lives up to the label s rising reputation. it probably helps that the a-side comes from former bent man and longtime east midlands deep house stalwart nail. his -shake back- explores similar sonic territory to pepe bradock s -deep burnt-, whilst retaining the chunky, bass-heavy bottom-end recognizable from his releases for classic, shabby doll and robsoul recordings. on the flip, there s an equally assured cut from london stalwarts jonno & tommo. -wolf spirit- is an altogether more tech-tinged affair, built around a restless electronic bassline, hypnotic percussion and woozy, late night chords.

marshall applewhite x the friend - the original purveyors of sludg come together for a collaborative excursion into a sound & aesthetic birthed out of detroit’s underground. dripping in sex, bordering on a perverse combo of ghetto tech, industrial, & acid.

after releases on nowar, terpsichoré and cinematic, french artist the florian muller project gives parisian label escapade their second release. the four tracks span across a wide range of electronic sounds, showcasing the artists rich influences. friday afternoon opens the record with a solid house groove featuring a beautiful rhodes solo. hommage galactique pays a tribute to detroits hi-tech jazz sound pioneered by underground resistances galaxy 2 galaxy. on the b side, the forian muller project leaves out his jazz influences. the hypnotic sounds of frederique conjure up a mysterious, almost jungle-like, ambiance and low tech soul ends the record on a deep and atmospheric techno vibe.

after a run of releases including music from rex club residents d julz and phil weeks, and a beautiful atlantic breakaway with fred p, rex club music brings in the boss of poker flat recordings, the maestro himself, steve bug. a gentleman and a scholar who has been a key figure of the techno scene since its very early days, steve bug is also the mastermind behind a prolific and in demand label. he is a man who is always on point, looking to the future, maintaining the present and drawing on the past to operate in that magical intersection between the different eras of time.indulge in this short course of rexology for proof of his mastery, which is expertly applied with this polished new ep.first up we have ‘what’s happened’, a track that occupies the space between tech house, acid and dub. get ready for some hard stepping on the dance floor when this track is unleashed. then rod goes in hard with two remixes of ‘what’s happened’, upping the ante, increasing the tempo and urgency to create an air of emergency. with ‘remix one’ rod has us on high alert, while ‘remix two’ focuses a little more on the groove and catchy analogue flashes. on the flip we have a night of ‘berlinian rexing’, with its time-lapse atmosphere allowing us to teleport between berlin and paris in a cacophony of whirring synths and uplifting stabs. the track plays on timelessness, creating classic tropes and creating the kind of atmosphere that underpins all of the most unforgettable nights.

inspired by many of the industry’s pioneers, such as, ricardo villalobos, masomenos, marc antona, rhadoo, seuil, cabanne, petre inspirescu and danny tenaglia, to name but a few, counrad has been strongly influenced by deep and meaningful techno, since he began his plight in the industry. music has always been at the forefront, for this italian dj/producer , and the inwave and counrad series labels boss relishes the challenge of crafting techno that reveals itself gradually to the more discerning listener, fusing a multitude of grooves from contrasting musical styles, with a combination of sexy rhythms, subtle textures and emotive melodies. in this first release for metroline limited, counrad showcases the full spectrum of his versatile production skills. the title track underwater is a full on 15 minutes epic chunky minimal monster that just keeps on building. this amazing piece of work takes the listener on a journey that starts with hypnotic minimalism and finishes with some intricate trippy techno. on the flipside you can find the dark and percussive peak time tech-house grooves of particle collsisions and some uber-cool modern machine funk minimalism in the shape of the closing track synapse.

2016 repress , having provided a remix for the label back in 2010 ethyl & flori now release their first full ep for the label, the last ninja kicks things off with an unmistakable old school tech-house feel which to us at fof recalled the classic architecture dj mix by terry francis with its punchy kick, sharp percussion and imbued uplifting warmth. fornjot by flori on the flip is a different proposition, although still deeply entrenched in a throwback to yesterdays production stylings, this is a much more techno orientated groove with the tracks repeated metallic bass riff anchoring the track in a gloriously hypnotic yet fresh way.

5 years knuggles recordings! *rising 2016* is deep and dubby balearic tech house. netto houz sampled their classic ladomat 2000 track *rising* to produce two versions of a floating and swirling monster, a late transatlantic descendant of electronic krautrock as well as tracky chicago house. the latter becomes evident when dj kriton reworks the drum parts in his jackin * rising beats*. get two copies of this 10th release on knuggles recordings and mix them from breaking dawn to bright morning sunlight!

after his feature on oxias unity ep earlier this year, mannheims own steffen deux is finally back on 8bit with a brand new double tracker, exclusively remixed by tech house don curatero. fountain of youth ep is made for the club and will make all speakers pump: the original mix hooks with a subby rolling bass and fat drums, tightly arranged & perfectly coordinated. peachick is a laidback groove, striving from disorted fx and fading spheres - this tool is ready to fit the set almost anytime. curateros more forward fountain remix rounds the package to a timeless ep for djs and dancers alike.

limited box set 3 x vinyl - 2 x dvd - 2 x cd - floppy disk (!!) - usb - biography - photos - postcards - stickers special remarks: never before seen for an electronic artist. complete discography of the past 25 years on usb, 3 x vinyl with all new remixes, cd greatest hits, cd live sets, dvd documentary, dvd animation film, bio, floppy disk w. samples from first track 1991 and much more ! tracklist: complete discography + new rmxs & unreleased material shortinfo: secret cinema has been making music for 25 years!

it’s in the depths of the oceans that pierrox finds his inspiration for this ambient music. he uses natural sounds (like whale songs for example) to take us on an abyssal trip between purity and aggression. two talented producers, nutia (german) and shcaa (english) take us back to the surface with their minimal tech-house remix.

an imprint of käse kool. “same shit, new name” kk’s latest comes from berlin-based producer nick beringer. transit ep produces a steady flow of funky, groovy tech house that will get anyone moving until the early morning, while lopaski’s finishing remix of “brija” caps off the ep with a a fresh interpretation of nick s soon-to-be classic.

australian label nightime drama, run by peter fincher (aka vibrio) and shaun franklin (aka trebek) now serves up its second standout release of 2016. this four track affair comes hot on the heels of the last by yoshihiro arikawa, and is a second release on the label by aussie live act, dj and producer trinity, with steven tang and italian based andee on the remix. trinity has also released on ooc, coincidence and android muziq and regularly performs all round europe. his sound deep and cosmic, heady and hypnotic, as the fresh tracks here prove. cascade drive is seven minutes of direct and elastic house with spacey pads and driving drums carrying you through the cosmos. from the earthmothern label and one half of rk s, andee strips it back to a slick rubber kick drum then layers in a forceful acid line and icy hi hats to really get you under its spell. the longform groove is physical and cerebral in equal measure. the next original is expansion, and again finds trinity serving up a hi tech and soul infused deep techno sound that is lithe and liquid, smeared with great pads and truly timeless. emphasis boss steven tang is the perfect man to remix given his style, and his version flips the cut into a more heavyweight and banging techno effort, but one that is just as littered with sci fi sounds, spaceship trails and intergalactic energies.

we are very pleased to announce the 2nd release of auntie flo on mule musiq. reverence is african taste very deep tech house.if you like culoe de song or mr raoul k, you will love this song. drum meditation is more dj tool edit and synthapella is nice sound effect tool.

made of concrete release number 11 sees a joint effort from danny kotz and avi caspi in the form of an incursion into the deep end of spacious techno. reject unfolds steadily, as spatial loops intertwine with piercing zippy synths. the laid back melodic outline is aptly layered with sombre french vocals by laurie eve jasmine de larohe which giving the track a mysterious yet groovy appeal. starting off with a subdued bassline, canopy follows a slowly ascending groove, as progressive synths and wavy hooks further the track into deep tech territory. for the b side, myles sergé swiftly jumps in on the reject remix, stripping down its embellishing elements and shifting focus towards the bassline. what ensues is a compact backdrop where the bass and percussion take the lead, resulting in an intensely danceable reinterpretation of the original. stepping away from the murky ambiance present in previous tracks, karat boosts a slightly more vivacious range of harmonics. energetic synths set a peppy, 70sreminiscing mood, while the melody keeps the cut anchored into present day electronica.

rolling out the circuits between hot sizzeling hi-tech funk, slamming dub-tech/half-step and subdued four/four techno/acid, label head claus bachor keeps you guessing with the original demo track and four huge remixes by terrence dixon, elec pt.1, lockertmatik / kryptic universe of scratched surfaces, deep determination, kicks, clangs, cuts, medieval water torture and exquisite elocution. there s a calming force tapping out from cologne s psycho thrill bnkr underground techno faucet, and -deep down inside- is a crowning example. the first vinyls of this final fished copy series (ltd. 300) went into hand-out during the past -movement- dayz in detroit via detroit threads and submerge (local3000 ur). there will be no repress!

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!

minim records gathers a quartet of bumpin sleek sounds from around the globe for the anticipated 002 va. “stardub” finds romanian producer mano andrei layering ethereal, muted pads over some raw percussives, tight driving kick and body moving bassline, while montreal gearhead pheek’s “glad i say” mates tech house bounce and sine-wave wubs to a creaky, industrial sonic palette. uk trackslinger tijn pictures the “cosmos” bursting with angular breakbeats and 4/4 subs, as the talented ukranian producer/dj and tvir label boss komponente tweaks percussive tones, punches the kick, and adds a coating of sonic grit on the brain-bending “amigdala”.

transit records kyoto’s 5th vinyl release!! the label is based in the ancient japanese capital “kyoto” (not tokyo).
a-side tracks are composed by bee lincoln in berlin, aa-side by ryoma sasaki in kyoto. so, the sounds of berlin and kyoto are mixed in this vinyl. this work “transition ep /tr-004” includes 3 cool deep tech house tracks & 1 nice deep house track. these tracks will fit many kinds of floors and people dance to the music (ongaku &#38899,,&#27005,,)!!
supported by: doc martin (sublevel), someone else (little helpers), ondrej (kumquat), lex (athens), flokati (flauschig records / verlauf dich nicht), frau hofmann (tanz.t.raum music), zuckermann (lebensfreude) daniel m. (separate skills / frantic fork)

fideles is the joint moniker of italian duo daniele aprile and mario roberti, who have carved out a niche for their distinctive brand of deep, techy house on noted labels such as defected, be as one, and marco resmann’s upon you, among others. here on their first outing for poker flat recordings, the duo cook up four courses of lean, focussed tech-house for steve bug’s seminal imprint. ‘detuned’ starts the journey - an edgy, tense groove exhibiting the boy’s masterful sound design and use of space to create a thick, intoxicated atmosphere. ‘i’m rude’ is more direct - a thumping bass drum introduces a low slung bass groove, slowly evolving and mutating into a true party-starter. ‘worthy’ uses similar building blocks but delivers a different vibe altogether, revelling in a minimalist production aesthetic and cheeky bass riff. ‘ran baran’, the title track, is another lesson in great production - each element perfectly balanced to create an atmosphere of controlled mayhem - which is exactly the response this entire ep aims to instigate on dancefloors.

boris brejcha, inventor and pioneer of the genre high-tech minimal, again combines minimal, techno and electro in his latest work called >der alchemyst<. the frankenthal based dj and producer is one of the most creative minds in germany.

mathias kaden’s project mathimidori is back to mule musiq since our first release in 2013. this time he teamed up with japanese female singer shoco (she is actually girlfriend of our friend “dj pige”). it’s a great mixture of atmospheric tech house and cool japanese poetry reading.

boiler ep sees the boy from düsseldorf deliver four thumping minimal-tech-tracks, with powerful basslines, catchy sounds and a superstylin groove, supereffective for the dancefloor. four different tracks, four times 110% marc faenger quality. focussing on nowhere else but the dancefloor and designed for no one else but the skilled selector, all tracks act as timeless calls to action for all groove aficionados… and suggest yet another exciting release for cellaa music enjoy!!!!

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nice price deal !!! goto80 from sweden is one of the heroes of the chiptunes scene. he makes his music only with old soundchips, above all the sid chip from the c64. the two songs he delivers here prove once more that he is a brilliant composer with this very peculiar sound. nerd tech info: >sombanova< uses a 16 millisecond loop for all the instruments except the drums. the vocals of >mamasita< have been improvised by acid terrorist.

nice price deal !!! the french label keezako records presents its sixth vinyl release >vice & versa ep<, produced by andrewvelt, the labels father.
>yeppa – moonset version< embarks us in a tubular and massive rhythmical race. reversed voices, odd sounds and thick keys all give colours to this tech-house track designed for demanding and energised dancefloors.
>zigomar< is fun and cheerful. a ride between a brass section and some messed-up hi-freqs, for a chicken housey result.

played by adam shelton, rikki humphrey, pascalhetzel
repress alert: groovepressure is back by popular demand after a 13 year hiatus and kicking things off with re-releases and new productions from the original groovepressure artists. taking influence from original uk techouse and techbreaks, detroit techno, chicago house, electro, deep house and 90 s electronica, groovepressure is about keeping these influences fresh whilst looking towards the future. releases will include new music plus re-masters and remixes of sought-after groove pressure classics. groovepressure came from the underground and had support from legends like laurent garnier and andrew weatherall with recent support from the newer school including onur ozer and raresh. a² (aka andy panayi and alec stone) are london bred artists who originally appeared on groovepressure in 2001. their tracks will form the first comeback release on groovepressure. -no mistake- and -rebirth- are both re-mastered groovepressure classics in their own unique tech-breaks style whilst -a² groove- and -real thing- are new releases taken from the vaults and keeping the same vibe.

2016 repress incoming!
jay lumen needs no introduction as he has been important to the tech and techno scene for years now. after several releases on labels like drumcode, octopus, relief, suara, off etc. we are happy to have him back on noir music with this fantastic tech stomper our freedom that has a little bit of everything. the remixes comes from la fleur and traumer. both are among our favorite producers at the moment and we are happy to write that both did an excellent remix job making sure we got fantastic alternative versions here.

after a very promissory year as a digital label, is time to present the first vinyl release of kootz music. this is a very representative selecction of the sound of the label, between minimal and deep tech but always aimed to be extremely danceable. a limited release with no repress, so you don t miss this one!

acidworx kicks off their artist series with this lovely 3-tracker produced by harold de kinderen, and stefan robbers. the dutch duo known to the world as acid junkies really need no introduction. they have been amongst top producers of acid since 1992 when they first launched the acid classic track -sector 9- on the djax-up-beats label, followed by their successful album -paranoid experience- two years later. their newest release -time kills- on acidworx ranges from old skool acid bleeps to high tech electro with a scent of industrial and ebm-body music. a super funky acid remix of the track -drifters- by seri from japan is also included. limited edition first press on transparent 12-.

he -shaker plates label is returning with the 6th release of their sub label rüttelplatten”. the spanish producers eddy romero & inaki cerqueira are trying to catch people on the dancefloor as well as the regular listeners of modern electronic dance music. with -primera- and -bass- the young label is moving ahead with two deep tech house smashers for all sound systems. label owner gunman did the remix for -primera- and sascha wallus from hannover contributed his interpretation for -bass-. but these guys are just a part of the rüttelplatten” family, with some other members already awaiting their turn to shine.

nice price deal !!! a proper tech-house release by in demand german dj/producer duo lissat & voltaxx. nikki beach diaries is a perfect summer house anthem with an oldschool flavour. flip over for proper house action by carl tricks and marc benjamin.

nice price deal !!! modern club oriented techno / tech-house incl codec & sven zalac remix and a 2008 remake of the classic tune >fuck<

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point of view welcomes a long time friend to the family, federico molinari delivering 2 wonderful cuts ready to be dropped this summer. on the a side we got a crazy, trippy melody perfect for the next after party you will never forget. the b side sees a funky-tech tune in pure molinari style.

nice price deal !!! careless is back! after releasing incredible music by mr.g, boris (co production by daniel wang!) and gui.tar, its now time to welcome a new face to the roster: monk ponk. after releasing a well receipted 12inch on phoenix musique last year and teaming up with the kittball posse, the brazilian poster boy is now ready to release his next sure shot ep on careless. bass line-heavy tech house grooves with keen drums and killer arrangements, will turn dance floors into war fields – a good thing when it comes to dance 12inches. but monk ponks music has more than that: a very cool and airy vibe, maybe deriving from his brazilian roots? so dont sleep on this one! careless goes from strength to strength!

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