after acclaimed debut ep by raw ambassador, milan-based un.t.o. records presents marcello napoletano’s destroyed ass ep: a limited edition, four tracker combo of different tunes.
the a side delivers a techno track and a funkier one, both of which will take you on a boat trip into an infected swamp lost somewhere in southern italy. at the same time on the b side marcello’s voodoo ritual will take possession of your body with two full-house tracks. café nanà is a crazed drive of broken percussions “and vibrant field-recordings of cups and glasses banging together in a smoke-filled, sun-drenched, cafe” while waiting for my bass is a warehouse melter reminiscent of gene hunt’s rawest works.

after a two year hiatus graded is back with label founder midland at the controls and its been worth the wait. graded003 picks up where midlands 2013 drumtrak left off, left of centre club music for warehouses and basements alike. the a-side blush first aired during a particularly warm boiler room recording in milan last summer. it turned heads on the night and has garnered endless id requests on the recording ever since. stuttering rolling percussion and a synth line as bold as it is unusual make this one a very strong club tool. on the b-side outpost and holdup take a deeper turn, rich in suspense and expertly programmed drums, theyre unmistakably midland productions drawn from the more obscure corners of his sound pallet.

after two recent productions on den haags notorious bunker and on tar hallow, klankman is back with a new dose of pure techno hypnosis. illumination through feedback distortion ep is a three-track release of irresistible rhythms, vibrant analogue workouts, displaying the intuitive diy compositional approach of talented dutch artist maarten epskamp, under his klankman pseudonym. illumination through feedback distortion ep will be available on vinyl on march 14, 2016. edition of 300 copies, distributed worldwide by rubadub. details sound is a milan based record label run and founded by giuseppe magistro (a hand) and matteo fabbri.

two generations of italian music history come together on this split 7inch. milan meets rome, fred ventura meets alessandro adriani. for this occasion adriani and ventura covered the 82 evergreen changing by bill bruce. the perfect combination to pay homage to this monumental piece of music. on the flip side fred s early 80s new wave band state of art got the remix treatment by alessandro s moniker newclear waves. another unique match of these two key figures preserving the 80s underground sound of italy.

in-house powermix and subtle bass.. upfront sounds coming out of new york, chicago, rome & milan

5 tracks from king street sounds vast catalogue from bonafide house legends: blaze! following on the series from mood ii swing, kerri chandler, mateo & matos we now turn to new jersey s deep house pioneers blaze aka josh milan and kevin hedge.

oh my goodness ! oslo s rune lindbaek finally unleashes his latest stash of secret weapons - featuring the incredible higher (as featured on harvey s boiler room milan show - back to back no less !) uber rare disco / rock extensions flipped with beautifully realised edits taking in afro- balearia, an early 80 s dub freakout & a sunrise classic. limited run - buy now or cry later .

lillo carillo is a young italian dj and producer with several years of background behind. born and raised near the city of naples, he settled in milan from several years where he immediately fit in the circuit of the main local clubs, getting noticed for energy and creativity behind the dj booth. simultaneously lillo offers his musical skills by working with several italian fashion brands for which he is a sound designe. in 2014 he released his first remix for an ep vinyl with editors kutz vol.4, collaborating with manufacturers which are already known in the world of the nu-disco, as sleazy mcqueen and 78edits, therefor experiencing a strong success that makes him known even outside italian territory. after a winter spent in the recording studio, he is finally ready for his new ep on the newly released palm hands recording, where you can see all the talent and eclecticism of a young italian producer, a master in juggling house sounds, rnb, disco and funk.

nearly 1, 5 years after his last bouq release brooklyn s finest techno export and inmotion records boss kareem cali is back on amir s label. together with the duo proudly people from milan/italy he created 3 stripped down techno tools just perfect for the club floors.

ekster is thrilled to present it’s first compilation album pressed on a double black 12inch 180 grams vinyl. featuring polysick, hiele, hantrax a.o. shut your eyes for a moment and listen to the music of exo. the day is fully awake and yet it seems the whole world is sleepy. it is this feeling of sultry drowsiness tinged with passion that is evocative of all that is exo. this record, effortlessly, will accompany you on an imagined journey through a schizophrenic land- and soundscape, where reality surpasses every exotic fiction.

new dj rocca & fred ventura collaboration, including dj rocca + n.o.i.a. + italocconnection mixes ... hot!
here we go again! we are happy to announce a brand new release by disco modernism records, milan. -looking for love- is the work of long time collaborators dj rocca and fred ventura featuring a fresh sounding original version, a pumping remix by italo legends n.o.i.a. and a classic italo rework from in-house team italoconnection. the bonus track appearing on b2 is an old collaboration between dimitri from paris & dj rocca feat. fred ventura previously available only digitally on gomma records. the release is strictly limited to 300 12” vinyls, 150 green colored copies plus 150 classic black vinyls.

new dj rocca & fred ventura collaboration, including dj rocca + n.o.i.a. + italocconnection mixes ... hot!
here we go again! we are happy to announce a brand new release by disco modernism records, milan. -looking for love- is the work of long time collaborators dj rocca and fred ventura featuring a fresh sounding original version, a pumping remix by italo legends n.o.i.a. and a classic italo rework from in-house team italoconnection. the bonus track appearing on b2 is an old collaboration between dimitri from paris & dj rocca feat. fred ventura previously available only digitally on gomma records. the release is strictly limited to 300 12” vinyls, 150 green colored copies plus 150 classic black vinyls.

a new musical adventure is coming up from ruff stuff. the producing duo from milan, launch a new series of 12” white labels dedicated to the exploration of the different souls of their musical path. the first release includes four tracks with different identities and a common trait: warm atmospheres and thick grooves.

ti-rex is an electronic music label founded in milan, italy. the city is becoming more and more a cross of influences, thanks to the expansion in the art and entertainment panorama. ti-rex gets its inspiration from the incredible underground music taste of ricardo villalobos, perlon and the romanian scene. the first release wants be a presentation of the project with the objective to propose quality music in this context it draws inspiration from the traditional brasilian manha de carnaval chant from the orfeu negro soundtrack of legendary gilberto gill, performed by elizeth cardoso in 1959. a second release will follow soon. enjoy.

black 12 inch + mix cd by anal virginity (dude club resident // milan)

uabos, aka matteo pepe, is a young and rising start from the fashion capital of europe. this milan musician melts the mediterranean with 707 attitude, connecting his homeland with the iconic floor grooves of chicago. warbling acid warmth gives way to spiralling female samples as dusk sets in. the track is pure golden sunshine. tweaked bars are woven through clean drums to form an energy-filled track of explosive properties. polished rhythm patterns scaffold the ep. from this solid base flow clever melodies and dancefloor subtlety. 303s trickle against thick and rich chords for the textured tones of abc dream . uabos grabs his audience, holding them with hypnotic harmonies and an entrancing elegance. but with that is an intoxicating funk, one epitomized in the drill . toms and pads introduce. snares snap as a deep and dense build is constructed, layers bubbling arpeggios support cascading chords for a chitown streaked disco romp. the finale, squash , is living musical liquid. a syrup of synthesized squawk squirms under soaring notes and crisp beats for a jackin infusion.

get wet is a new label formed by a group of friends based between milan and berlin and dedicated to release 12inch mixes intended for club playing. we are interested in pushing new languages of expression, reminiscent of the best traits from old-school influences and on the lookout for a contemporary meaning of the dancefloor, exploring further motives in club music.

planet rhythm follows up on its centennial release with the 101st effort on the long running imprint. for this 12inch the label has acquired quite a prruk all star line up. with milan-based emmanuel kicking off the a-side with an analog stomper, this is already a release to add to your collection. dutch techno stalwarts abstract division add an acid chugger to the a side. the b side excists out of a piece of drum machine terror by vsk and a fruitful collaboration between serbia based scalemeriya and re:axis.

we are honoured to present the milan-based duo carol consisting of damian and fedex. fedex has been collecting records and dj-ing since the age of 15 when the italian club and rave scene was about to explode. after many years of dj-ing and producing music in italy and germany he found his home in milan by joining the cockette party crew where he expressed his musical versatility and love for dancefloor shaking. damian started out in londons late 90s electroclash scene with the cult electro band damian and the puzzy france and later on approached techno and house as a promoter and dj.

the title track offers up a delicious concoction of rhodes keys and smoky jazz inflections before a brittle synth and snatch of soulful vocal usher in an entrancing chicago groove. utterly moreish, it s a tune to stick on repeat. philpot label founder jackmate s devilishly playful version does exactly what a remix should do: give the original tune s elements a fresh twist while respecting its distinctive spirit. a pounding kick, astonishing in its rippling intensity, underpins off-kilter and pitched-up samples that somehow hold together for an exhilarating ride. -fish paul- marries spacey eno-esque drones to a pounding beat and crackling interference. testament to gaiaschi s years of directing and promoting parties and his dj residencies at milan s dude and tunnel clubs, it s a tune that embodies a fine-tuned understanding of the dancefloor. -the point- rounds things off with bright keys and crisp claps, to build a dreamy, skilfully layered groove.

following the debut 12-inch wild rites for details sound imprint, talented artist matteo viani returns under his black seed guise with a condensed noise-filled techno formula, revealing a spectrum of dark energy experiments. unlike his previous ep, which seemed crafted to provoke a natural rhythmic response to its analogue captivating intensity, logical consequence features four cuts of rough, banging slow-techno, spilling all its flammable content in multiple directions. details sound is a berlin/milan based record label run and founded by giuseppe magistro (a hand) and matteo fabbri

hello. this is pastamusik speaking. for more then 10 years the munich based label issues with constant inconstancy special musical tales from the underground. and since not all stories told and not all songs played and yet not all cows have returned home, we are ready to add another chapter within this tradition. pastamusik proudly presents with “collage” by macchina nera it’s first long player. the talented munich based dj and producer macchina nera already draw some attention with his first release in 2005 (under a different alias). followed by several releases on different labels around the world he finally found a solid home base with pastamusik, that resulted in a number of successful releases. so it was a logic consequence in taking the next step and to compile the highlights from his last two years productions in his first album. munich meets munich. or even better – munich meets the world. then all of the sudden tracks of macchina nera became regulars in the sets of various djs around the globe. and this is where he starts with his first album and tells with his unique symbiotic style of house, disco, techno and funk little musical tales from the cities and it’s clubs, from all night dance, glimmering dancefloors and dark corners, from big love and big dramas…..even if it only lasts for one night. and as versatile and diversified like these nights are the consistently energetic tracks, full of unexpected turns and small details that make it worth to listen a little closer enough said for now, let the music speak for itself. the album will be available in vinyl, cd and digital release, available at real record stores as well as in the digital world of internet. here comes the soundtrack for spring, summer, autumn an of course for winter. timeless! beautiful!. thank you!.kisses! your pastamusik.

milan duo flashmob need no introduction to the house music world. having lead the charge for the last few years with their seminal works on defected and get physical the story continues to build with a new chapter in the evolving narrative of high tech house music.

rick wilhite delivers this super strong collection of tracks made by producers coming from either new york, chicago or detroit. this is part 1 of 2... tip!

right in time for the winter music conference the deep house dons from milan, harley & muscle, drop this house love anthem, with legendary house vocalist kenny bobien. stunning remixes come from mr. v of sole channel fame, charles dockings and fellow italians dolls combers!

for over 12 months thomas feriero aka avatism, our friend and label partner, has been staying at home and working on his album. he moved to berlin to work on it and now sadly (for us) yet (gladly) for him he is moving back to milan. poof! just like that. so what did this year entail exactly? well for some of us not much. we got to see him in his studio comfy pants a couple of times (he wears slippers) we heard his studio woes, ate pasta with him, drank beers and of course got to hear his album at every juncture. while this self-imposed exile may have been a little worrisome the result is fortunately spectacular. adamant is a glimpse into how a city shapes a life and how intrinsically life then shapes music.

its not everyday that an ep comes your way after extensive roadtesting by none other than a love from outerspace aka andrew weatherall and sean johnston). but an intro email and a gentle nudge from johnston is indeed how milan-based brioskis new ep wound up on throne of blood.

the next two optimo trax releases are from milan. this first one is four hot tracks from two self-effacing milanese maestros. *acido* is already shaping up to be a club classic and never fails to cause a commotion, it has been thoroughly road tested throughout summer 2013. the other tracks cover all idiosyncratic bases from high grade sleaze funk to spaghetti western-infused, low-slung house.

if chicago and detroit are the cities in which house and techno were born and raised, it was in italy circa 1990 that this delirious party music experienced a piano-driven coming of age. so far, so spangled. but while that may be the official story, there are other italian narratives too. take francois le roy and nanni for instance - two djs and producers from southern italy for whom, in the early nineties, the likes of aphex twin, autechre and air liquide were important, alongside the machine funk of detroit and the immersive soundtracks of the ambient generation. both artists are steeped in underground club music, and their new release on shabby doll records is a fine example of tough, tech-edged house. the *crossing roads* ep features four tracks that showcase their melodic yet relentless groove, they may be based in milan, but on this record, the influence of detroit, chicago and new york runs deep.

who of you still knows it? the legendary track adventures of dama by the cybordelics? for the fans of that classics and inquisitive people, who have not been part of the scene back in 1998, there is now good news. on harthouse mannheim a new edition of the track will be released now. this project was founded back then with the three producers daniel varga, milan zemanec and mike s. the latter is distinguished in this new version again and also responsible for the fresh sound.

cavaan is the alter ego of a rather well known berlin producer and his fellow from milan. the duo debuts with their very much loved project. they feature a studio-recorded wonderful vocal on this hypnotically modern percussive house affair titled black snow. the original track grooves on some free swinging retro percussions and beats from the 80s machinery and a softly moving house-beat making this a very subtle killer for any dancefloor. while the vocals carry the track as light as a feather it is after the breakdown that things get really musical - you will hear yourself while listening the melodies and sequences. for the remixes turdjr has aligned a high-quality and diverse array of a current top producer. one of heidelbergs coolest kids on the block, lopazz knows that every track gets better with a lot of handmade music-and he sure is right in his interpretation of black snow. last not least i is under on the flip which is one of these tracks that sucks the listener in so deep that there is simply no escape: repetitive yet constantly changing and constantly grooving while remaining very pure! this release is filled with tracks that will long echo on the dancefloor!

george k, dj and producer, born in 1981, based in milan. his first steps in music date back a long time, when he began taking an interest in mixing and scratching techniques. his roots are hip hop and reggae, but in a short time thanks to breakbeat (rockit - herbie hancock) he abandoned that sound for experimentations in electronic music: techno was love at first listen, detroit and acid above all. with the passing of time he has begun to dedicate himself as much as possible to productions using synth and drum machine. now he has begun his new venture as owner/manager of his label fu.me where he will focus his work on promoting new and old sounds - without forgetting his roots - offering bad and dirty sounds .

poll021 is the third vinyl project on the label from the big brother production trio and is one not to miss. somewhat based on the underground sound of milan, leo mas and friends have crafted a strong tech house project aimed at the dance floor with vocal snippets and processed vocal fx which generate a solid and deep groove. with house music in mind and a funked up baseline the project evolves into a tech driven journey into the unique sound from this three producers. on the flip side the boys have twisted up a remix version taking a deep edge of the actual original. a pure and deep baseline flows with minimal and solid drum programming.

leftymood records is an italian label based in milan, born from the minds of danny deep, chris carini and alberto ampezzi, three artists with very similar musical background but with different artistic evolution. and these three artists make also the debut of leftymood records. dannys track is a trip through different electronic genres that range from indie and deep with creative acid synth sounds. perfect for a more sophisticated audience. ampezzis unconditional is made up of percussions, drifty ipnotic beat and marvelously deep groove that push an unconventional raw energy. suitable for underground situations. chris carini presents his track introducing techno groove with house elements like classic piano and voices that will burn the dancefloor in every moments in a dj set... first pressing ltd to 200 copies

yotam avni teamed up with a true house legend straight outta brooklyn: jovonn. jovonn delivers the tight vocals to this piece of real house dancefloor heaven. besides their own shelter and baby powder mixes, the vinyl comes with strong remixes by soulstars own deep house dons from milan harley&muscle and david oniani from russia. nuff said!

house is at home with bobby browser, who may be “still browsing” after 2012’s “just browsing” ep, but these four tracks feel like he’s finally splurged on the pleasure-purchase. never afraid to fuse sad soul ii soulisms with flute-floozy milan model-walk wonders, or blue lipstick, platform dance with classic groove-back ogle-voguing, bobby browser remains a san fran late-night-on-haight-night latin legend. browser’s known for djing gel-gems like “bad bad boys” and other, mostly forgotten, romantic thrift store singles and as producer he’s got the same no-boundaries deep-‘preciation for all that can be stirred in his stoopid stew. howard jones meets earth, wind, and fire meets n’dea davenport meets sade meets frankie knuckles but not at all straightforward, and nothing short of silky slip-peeling. always lovely and light, sleek and chic, bobby browser’s bought a spot on your yacht. it’s going to be a smooth cruise.

new album by legendary dj little louie vega!

popcorn records is proud to present the collaboration between mirco violi and hooved, for his seventh release. these two talented italians artists from milan offers us a rich la sorbonne ep with atmospheric beats as well as deep sounds and mysterious vocals. with the main track la sorbonne, the italian duo drops an original deep house theme. synth tones and groovy aerial sounds will transport you into an intersiderealspace

when it comes to and strikes you, it works. this is the only thing that rules only300 familys sound, an edm label born in milan in the end of 2011. tech house with no strings attached is the reference point to start from and experiment with, together with the diverse influences of a genre in progress. our musical research - coming from only300 (milan) staff vision - goes beyond ideological bounds between means of production: no matter if its digital or analogue, the point is the emotion behind the sound, even if it comes to your legs, heart or brain. o300f sees flying high records - not just dance floor/club/listening oriented - and it thinks that labels are just gilded cages.

bottin with his 3rd installment on the artifacts series! artifacts 1 and 2 did did becoe small cult releases that sold out everywhere. no3 is another massive disco release based on early italo disco tracks that have been produced for packed dance floors in rimini, venice and milan. bottin managed to deliver tracks that stay true to their roots and have the energy of modern club tracks. even for non italo disco fetishists these tracks are delivering the fun! limited supplies on transparent blue vinyl!

we met fred ventura in 2006 over emails sent to italians do it better headquarters. he was one of the first people from europe to start writing the label prior to after darks release. it took us a few months to realize that this was fred ventura, the cult italo legend from milan. like a true gentleman, he had never bothered to mention it. since the early 1980s fred ventura has released numerous singles in europe & toured the world extensively as a solo artist. last year, johnny was in bologna on tour with desire & fred came out to the show to drink champagne & bring us some copies of the reissued tapes of fred’s early post punk group state of art. the lightbulb lit up & we asked him if he had any home recordings of his solo work. months later, he sent us 83 tracks of cassette recordings between 1982 & 1987. they had been sitting upstairs in a dusty box at his parents house in italy for the last 25 years. these tracks have only been heard by a handful of his closest friends. we were completely floored & honored! finding a beautiful treasure completely untouched & preserved is so rare. the songs are raw & honest written by a romantic with a love for an anthemic chorus & a drum machine running through his veins. think early minimal depeche mode with an italian heart. ornew order covering madonna produced moroder. yes, its that good. here we have the first official italians do it better release of these songs on a 4 song 12inch ep. this vinyl only release is a teaser for the >dont give up< 18 track lp out in a couple of months. so in the meantime, slip on those gucci loafers, rev up the alfa romeo and head down to the discotheque because life is too short

decks tipp track 4 ... this coloured edition with spezial coverartwork is a ltd repress... the ep proposes an interesting track-list from deep ambient to rolling housy dark groove with the single don t change (original mix) ..where the fresh vocal line leads to a magic journey on the 44 beat bringing the vibe from the underground club-movement in istanbul (tk) one of the most intersting cities in europe at the moment. this time remixed by hugo (mobilee, trapez, 2020 vision) and mussen,emerging label manager and producer from milan supported by: deepchild, hugo, dapayk, someone else, minicoolboyz, mussen...

a journey into electronic, soulful, afro & latino rhythms
there are few labels who will get the opportunity to work extensively with the most dynamic remixers, djs and producers of this decade. bbe seems to keep coming up trumps. grammy award winner louie vega has been on top of the dj game for over 2 decades.

an elegant jazz and some charming turns of battery inspire kigo singing his thoughts during an afternoon in milan after a saturday night. elegant tone and bass blend completely with the typical hi-hat groove and jazzy housy old school. the original version will give an idea of how beautiful mixing deep house and jazzy grooves is… to create an elegant atmosphere suitable for underground dancefloor (chic and stylish at the same time).

milan based heels of love is made up of luca saponaro (from krautrock-disco hybrids the love supreme) and michele tessadri (aka fratelli riviera). the pair of them create incredible 80s-tinged, earthy, synthesized music with healthy dose of real instruments. after some nifty releases on mad on the moon and under the shade labels we are pleased to welcome them to the nang family. with an lp poised to drop later in the year, the welcome first dose is the train >chain gang<.
the track features the dulcet (and ever growing in confidence) vocals of tokyo based max essa. the original is a pacey combination of maxs devoesque song, driving drums and the wide-as analog bass synth from the italian duo. are we men? we certainly are.

electric fling vol. 3 features a new artist on codek records >brioski< with >svperfine<, both from milan italy. show biz is the result of their collaboration, heavily influenced by italo disco, it is definitely designed for the dance floor.

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originally from milan now based in london avatism has been gaing high praise for his previous releases

played by ellen allien, koljah, bryan zentz! amam records is pleased to announce its seventh release, a joint effort between avatism of london and the selph of milan – including a remix by veteran producer dan curtin – for a well rounded tech-house vinyl ep