originally from hannover, mat.joe are up next on hot trax with a release that is straight up raw techno at its best. german production duo delivers two killer new tracks for a great hottrax double-header. nonstop nonsense is a massive barnstormer of a track, thats been massive for jamie jones its a bit of a beast! dat cream is a refreshing bass driven rib rattler of a track grabbing you by the scruff of the neck and shaking you senseless. joining forces to create a formidable duo are best friends matze and johannes. after bonding over a mutual love for hip-hop, breakdance and skateboarding they soon started to produce music together. having previously released on defected, snatch! gruuv and off recordings among others this release is their debut on the grittier hot trax imprint.

-light up- gives the name to this ep, the track builds around a funky bassline but gets deep and intense with dominating synth work leading to huge breakdowns while always keeping the swing. -street knowledge- jacks things up a bit more with a more agress

mat.joe sure had an impressive breakthrough ride last year including worldwide recognition, endless touring schedule and an impressive catalogue of tracks and remixes including acclaimed eps in off which quickly scouted them as core artists.

robosonic has been a pivotal part of off recordings roster, their releases being highly expected every time and usually meaning instant dancefloor melting magic. with a hip hop and techno background and adding many frequent flyer miles with worldwide gig schedule, the pair shows no sign of stopping. this time is no exception, cord and sacha get back in their creative roll of sample wizardry to provide two mouth watering jams. they once again prove their love for organic sounds and reivindicate the use of the turntable as an instrument, adding that old-school vibe to their trademark beats. macho madness is quite a trip, sweet rhodes over a bouncy bassline, great sample work adding guitars and an insane speech. as always, breakdowns are intense and its impossible not to dance to the groove!for the second track, robosonic joins another off family team, mat.joe and together they go deep into their hip hop influences again working the samples as only they could, a little disco flavor, a driving bass...all the ingredients are there for another instant classic and a respectful shout out to detroit producer legend j dilla, who left the game too early. r.i.p!

one of the most participative members of the off family, german production duo mat.joe, gets back on the release pipeline with a new exciting ep, this time collaborating with talented vocalist/producer/dj kevin knapp, already an important part of berlins underground dance scene.

time for another successful introduction to the off roster. meet the spirit of chi thanh, a berlin based multi talented beat wizard who brings us an outstanding debut ep. lets play starts out with infectious acoustic guitars that get in groove with a driving yet deep beat and bass combo.

incl remixes by nicone & hotbox

for the 15th anniversary of this timeless classic, !k7 records are re-issuing tosca’s seminal album “no hassle” in an audiophile 3lp format.

splitt ep from mother rec. with 4 techhouse tracks

joe morgans stop them is killer late 70s militant roots, self-produced and originally released on his own jomor music house label (under the name billy joe morgan) in nyc. awesome vocal, majestic horns, heavy rhythm, a shining example of the brilliance of late 70s roots reggae and how perfectly suited the style was for the extended mix 12inch single discomix format. we ve added something special for this reissue (now on joe s main imprint fish tea). not only do we have the original 12inch replicated in full, but also an awesome and previously unreleased late 80s digital recut of the tune entitled warrior. unfortunately a dub version for this cut was never mixed, but we are grateful to have uncovered another gem from mr. morgan, one of the crucially under recorded and underrated artists of his time.

mother recordings don t let up on the release schedule pressure as they look to returning label artists mat.joe for a new two tracker. this berlin based duo are one of the most talked about duos on the circuit at the moment with releases on toolroom, hot creations, as well as mother in the last 6 months. they also received a best newcomer nomination in the recent dj awards for ibiza and have also had two number 1 beatport tech house hits in 2016. they are known for really cooking up fresh club sounds each and every time they release, and this new blow your mind ep is no different.

berlin duo mat.joe pair really know how to cook up a storm and once again theyprove that in style with a pair of firing new tracks for their home label mother recordings. it comes after releases on labels like hot trax and gruuv recordings and again brims with fresh grooves that will be a fine addition to any set. strawz opens the account in loose limbed house fashion. silky drums bobble up anddown and retro stabs and chattering claps add bite to the beats. a heavily treatedvocal pings about and clever effects help build tension before the whole thing dropsinto a fat house kicker. on the flip, synthphony pops off like corn, with cyclical drums and moreretro stabs urging you to dance. a tinny vocal is stitched into the arrangement andkeeps you on edge as loopy bass cuts in and out. firing and well produced, this ismore dance floor dynamite for all.

splitt ep from mat.joe & david keno

we are happy to announce mother040, swipe the card ep by our dear friends mat.joe. the hot duo from berlin delivers again an incredible 2 tracker hit ep.swipe the card (original mix)swipe the card is just a party stomper. straight up bouncy, rumbling bassline, haunting, funky pads and a great use of vocal cuts in the breakdown. come on ya, just clap your hands and beat it!make a living (original mix)make a living features mat.joe s signature sounds, tight drums, clever sampling and heavy bassline! it s all about the vocal hook and the magical house ...

ltd 2021 repress - the fifth edition of defecteds vinyl series

supported by anja schneider, laurent garnier, mat.joe

incl. mat.joes and tensnake remix

ltd yellow coloured repress / max 1 per customer

dj support: danny howard, annie mac, mistajam, the black madonna, jacky, groove armada, high contrast, weiss, joris voorn, danny rampling, riva starr, auntie flo, mambo brothers, detlef, mat.joe, mendo, illyus & barrientos, claptone, flashmob, montel, judge jules, raffa fl, mousse t, gw harrison, mark knight

supported by danny howard, annie mac, pete tong, mistajam, gorgon city, huxley, calvin harris, hannah wants, prok & fitch, illyus & barrientos, the magician, dario d’attis, riva starr, gw harrison, claptone, mendo, tim baresko, martin ikin, mat.joe, erick morillo, pax

support from tom trago, amtrac, doppel, commandeur, casino gold, marco carola c/o, claude vonstroke c/o, playmode / charlie chuxx, dro carey, the journey, lonely boy, dave / camelphat, luca bacchetti, james pepper au, pbr streetgang, gab rhome, detlef, prequel, david hohme, jacques greene, joris voorn, mark knight c/o, huxley, cc: disco!, gene farris, richie hawtin c/o, riva starr c/o, oscar de lima, kristina sky, monty mcgaw, erick morillo c/o, doc martin, the magician, skream, lane 8, roger sanchez, friend within, blake jarrell, mano le tough, michael / chordashian, mat.joe, cody currie, blond:ish, tom / groove armada, severino / horse meat disco, bixel boys, steve lawler c/o, cut snake, pat lok, disclosure

dj support: paco osuna, riva starr, mat.joe

dj support so far: jamie jones, acid pauli, riva starr, roach motel (terry farley), steve lawler, mat. joe, dj t., ame

supported by dario d attis,tube & berger, steve lawler, groove armada, sonny fodera, mat.joe, richy ahmed, low steppa, kraak & smaak, the golden boy

continuously reimagining his sound and style, the grammy-winning artist sharam digs deep into his bag of production tricks for his new project collecti, drawing heavily from the darker influences of techno. the new material that he has been field testing with incredible response. dj support: eats everything dusky hector romero montel mat.joe noir

dj support: mat.joe - dopeee!!! kiko navarro - really like all tracks from rick and the k.e.e.n.e edit too! robosonic - yo. hood edit...originals cool & classy. gracias hermanos. nhan solo. oooh yes, put on your dancing shoes baby, its discolicious. thabo getsome - sick release. will play all.

this june will see bondage music release part two of it’s ‘home (remixes)’ package, welcoming an array of artists to remix mihai popoviciu’s recent long player on the label. following on from part 1 of the package which has already garnered support from the likes of huxley, neverdogs, emanuel satie and mat.joe to name but a few, bondage music returns with the second offering in this four part series. tuccillo takes the lead with his interpretation of ‘focus’, and as always from the ibiza-based unblock music founder we’re treated to intricately programmed, smooth and hypnotic material laid out over seven and a half minutes with a deftly unfolding dynamic feel. el mundo’s take on ‘triumph’ follows, dropping the tempo and instilling a latin edge to things via organic percussion, emotive strings and mystical vocals. frankfurt’s sascha dive then offers up his ‘atmospheric dub’ of ‘music 999’ to open the flip side, as the name would suggest shining light on billowing dub stabs, ethereal atmospheres and robust rhythms before kevin yost closes the package with his percussive driven ‘hynposia’ remix. the mihai popoviciu ‘home (remixes) part 2’ is out on bondage-music 9th june 2017

toolroom is delighted to welcome one of the most exciting new prospects on the uk underground house scene to our flagship label. max chapman burst onto the scene less than three years ago with a string of quality releases on highly respected imprints such as elrow, snatch, viva and lost. with a huge overall beatport #1 under his belt last year in body jack , 2017 is shaping up to be his biggest, most successful year to date - and this ep is seriously large. he locks horns with up and coming maestro george smeddles here for a 2 tracker that ticks all the boxes for a solid underground cut. the lead track, zulu , is a peak-time tech houser with ridiculous grooves, plenty of energy and that tribal vocal hook on the drop that everyone will be singing back to you upon it s release. the b-side charger slows things down a little and adds some sexy, bumpy grooves to proceedings making this a perfect, and flawlessly produced ep. support from riva starr, gorgon city, technasia, groove armada, denney, nathan barato, joe t vannelli, harry romero, doorly, solardo, latmun, uto karem, chus & ceballos, ruben mandolini, waifs & strays, kydus, s-man, tuff london, mat.joe, tcts, miguel bastida, filterheadz, david penn, adrian hour, goncalo, ben remember, secondcity, rich wakley, oscar l, paco osuna, ferreck dawn, martin ikin, vanilla ace, enzo siffredi

motion (newcastle) co-founder and resident richie steedman makes his debut on jamie jones’ hottrax imprint with three groove-centered productions this november. a key component in the north of england’s electronic music scene, steedman has had a deep-rooted passion for house and techno since becoming au fait with a pair of turntables at merely 12 years old. since then the british dj launched newcastle’s motion event series back in 2010, where he’s a resident alongside fellow hottrax producer patrick topping. he now joins a roster spanning the likes of yousef, harry romero, waff, mat.joe and more. echoing chopped vocals, crunchy percussion and a meandering bassline form the basis of ‘stitcher’ before undulating drums join a medley of squelches, pops and whirrs in ‘chance it’. concluding the package, ‘slip’ incorporates infectious open hi-hats and a stuttering vox for a moody and mesmerising finale.

2016 repress ...finally a reissue of the legendary 1st firecracker ep on 10 format. nearly 3 years since its first exclusive appearance in londons vinyl junkies, this elusive record (only 500 were pressed) has picked up a huge cult following including derrick may, moodymann, theo parrish, dj spinna, danny krivit, osunlade, mike clark, mike grant, carl craig, ron trent, stacey pullen, jazzysport djs, joe claussell, jazzanova, shelter djs and many more. a true collectors piece! the record holds 3 killer detroit influenced soul grooves...

san francisco-based butane makes his debut on jamie jones hottrax with three hypnotizing productions this october. founder of alphahouse and little helpers, andrew rasse aka butane has been building a solid reputation as a respectable dj, producer and label owner for over a decade now. when not releasing his low-slung dancefloor focused cuts on his own imprints the multifaceted american has made appearances on sci+tec, crosstown rebels and moan. he now appears on hottrax joining a roster spanning waff, patrick topping, mat.joe, bunte bummler, raumakustik, dms12 and jamie himself. a gentle thud initiates addicted, making way for a throbbing synth that warps and distorts throughout the mix whilst a fuzzy bassline operates beneath it. lock and key focuses on intricate percussion whilst dusky atmospherics and a medley of nuances are introduced throughout before shark attack concludes the package with a rumbling low-end and compelling groove.

circus recordings boss yousef teams up with renowned new york producer harry romero on jamie jones hottrax featuring a remix from 8 sided dice founder alan fitzpatrick. liverpools yousef has cemented a solid reputation as a reputable dj-producer whos released on cocoon, desolat, bpitch control and defected, remixed the likes of chaka khan, sven vath, moby, four tet and carl cox, and is also the brain behind distinguished events brand and record label circus. meanwhile, harry romero has been a force within house music for over two decades, with appearances on ovum recordings, subliminal and suara, whilst alan fitzpatrick has done recent remixes for prime numbers, hot flush and hypercolour when not releasing regularly on drumcode, cocoon and duskys 17 steps. arriving on hottrax, the artists join a roster spanning patrick topping, waff, mat.joe and jamie jones himself. a purring bassline drives im behind you forward whilst intricate percussion joins echoing notes to generate a low-slung groove. recent fabric mix series inductee alan fitzpatricks remix then ups the tempo by utilising heady piano melodies and piercing stabs before yousef concludes the package with a crunchy solo outing titled tightrope that boasts energetic drums and stuttering vocal snippets

4 track compilation

benjamin quin and markus schwarzbrauer aka bara bröst prove how beautiful, erotic and clubby they can be. mat.joe , pammin and our karera act elanetique refine this beauty with their remixes. and because erotic is the shit furthermore we give you the release as vinyl.

ejecta ist das neu projekt von leanne macomber (aka neon indian) und joel ford, der mit daniel lopatin (oneothrix point never) das duo games bildete. die 10 ejecta songs verbinden elektronischen dream-pop frueher 4ad-releases von cocteau twins oder this mortal coil mit der disco-coolness eines kavinsky oder der chromatics. limitiertes lp-format.

gold rcrds main man rainer weichhold is highly satisfied for having discovered martin waslewski, a hot new talent from halle. this gold records release is his first ever solo single...

supported by: manik, tenskake, dj t, larse, jimpster, dyed soundorom, betoko, huxley, kyodai, kellerkind, dirt crew, joyce muniz, sebo k, adriatique, uner, daniel dexter, jay west, andre crom, show-b, james silk, stee downes, kruse and nuernberg

born in mexico and currently based in barcelona, miguel puente made himself a name with releases on hot waves and art departments no. 19 music.for his off-debut he presents 2 diverse originals:small proposition is all about its catchy and bold vocal sample and a massive bassline

mensa edition comes up with their first release. jacking techhouse incl. mat.joe and axel bartsch remixes.

3 cd compilation, separated in ibiza beach terrace mix, st. tropez warm up mix and miami sundowner mix

katermukke 100 compilation - 2 cds incl. tracks by marcus kavka, nico stojan, britta arnold, teenage mutants, david keno and more

labelchef simon dunmore und defecteds first lady sam divine liefern auf 3 cds ihre prognose der definitiven clubhits der diesjŠhrigen ibiza-saison ab. weit źber 60 fantastische disco/house-tracks werden in- und źbereinander gemixt, sŠmtliche subgenres wie soulful, tech oder deep-house integriert. mit dabei sind defected-top-artists wie purple disco machine, todd edwards, ferreck dawn, mat.joe & kid enigma und julien jabre, kźnstler wie alex preston und kormak des sam divine-labels dvine, sowie protagonisten wie mark broom (rekids), kelly g. (t s creates) und folamour (fhuo). die compilation zu den 12 defected-partynŠchten der sommersaison 2019 auf ibiza mit prominenten djs aus aller welt!

three years after the much-loved second volume, wankelmut is back with the third edition of his wankelmoods compilation series. it is a fine window into his unique musical mind which packs lots of moods and grooves into its standout 24 tracks.

kontor sunset chill 2018 - winter edition. 3cds of the finest deep house & chill tracks! incl. bicep, mat + joe, yotto, koelsch, kidnap kid, ry x, lovebirds, kiasmos, blank & jones, lexer, jan blomqvist, achterbahn, lost frequencies, edx, nora en pure, atb

over 50 of this years biggest tracks spread across three cds that showcases the very best in house, tech house and clubtunes. incl djs and producers like basement jaxx, paul woolford, adrian hour, solardo, detlef, nicole moudaber, mark knight, umek, nathan barato, metodi hristov, walker & royce, bimas, mat.joe, dennis cruz, josh butler, waifs & strays, dj haus, ejeca and raumakustik

house music has enjoyed an incredible year, and 2017 looks set to continue to provide yet more outstanding additions to the genre. defected presents most rated 2017 celebrates the wealth and variety of house created, played and enjoyed on dancefloors worldwide, showcasing the records doing the business in clubs right now, previewing the hits of the year ahead, and reflecting on the big tracks from the past twelve months that are destined to become tomorrowÕs classics.

the third instalment of the stil vor talent berlin compilation series brings forth a new gang of carefully selected artists, gathered under the umbrella of another underground berlin hotspot. kottbusser tor is undoubtedly the beating heart of kreuzberg, unashamedly pulsating 24/7 with the good, the bad and the ugly. theres no place quite like it, thanks to its raw charme. as always, music is the common denominator and oliver koletzki delivers the perfect soundtrack with this new release, while chrisse kunst renders the visual.