big with: richie hawtin, dubfire, dj hell, mandy, dj t, james what, ralph lawson... well what can we say, two tracks that could not be more different from well know mainz/ germany based artist butch aka bülent gürler. the a side >destruction< is a track that so perfectly fits into the scene of german minimal house, we think it will be eaten up immediately by the dj scene. the flipside track >muskatnuss< is more challenging and made for the advanced djs. this track is weird, funky, housey and more on the side of the new school of house we get nowadays from cecille and similar labels. the track makes use of samples from butchs most sought after sample libaries that include fantastic cartoon sounds he has cut up and arranged rhythmically. a stunning performance!

powerful single for the return of the duo stylus robb & mattias, follow up to sensation shot. massive groove, and great minimal elektro version by andrea roma!!

minimal electronic style for alex d elia & nihil young remix... spectacular electro cyber version by cyberpunkers!

abusing our soft side for dub edgar 9000 gave us these compelling tracks.>play me minus three (patience vs. epiphany mix)< û what starts like a nicely arranged minimal tune bubbles and billows after a short pause up to a big ride on the acid-dub-ghost-train. at the latest when the decently deployed and gated french horn pad sets in on the second half you are completely lost. not for quick peep û but beware: danger of addiction of endless playing is definitely given.meanwhile the title >hook & bait< of the b-side rather reads like the basic principle of fishing. it really sounds like the classic principle of ambient à well almost, since in this case this ambient track is drifting along itself, underlined with a straight driving and floating rhythm fed by an earthly bassline.petri heil! (as we say in krauts-country)

4 minimal electro tunes taken from the massive cd compilation house family vol.5!!

berlin/lausanne based avant-garde label minimood unleashes more advanced dancefloor devastation, this time featuring tokyo resident sackrai and legendary kompakt cologne techno knight heib. on a1 etecite remix heib gets serious and unveils the truth and love of techno at the same time by working a pulsating monolithic bass tugs at a pounding kick in his unique breathtaking manner! while sackrai himself dives into a rich tapestry of electronic jewel encrusted forward thinking minimal with twaye on b1. finally, sackrai provides a fine piece of beautiful understated minimal, where shuffling metallic tones recycled from a dubious eastern block factory find a home in the hypnotic space that floats between minimal and techno!supported by laurent garnier, martin eyerer, seth troxler, florian meindl, kabale und liebe, alland byallo, franco bianco and many more…

limited vinyl edition of the black dog s new album on soma quality recordings. each of the 500 copies is hand numbered and screen printed by the artists. 3 x 180g heavyweight vinyl. the black dog are without a doubt one of the hardest working acts in electronic music. no sooner have they released one of 2008s best albums in >radio scarecrow< and the massive 12 inch >detroit vs. sheffield< which featured two remixes from detroit minimal grandmaster robert hood, they now prepare for their next album release. >further vexations< is a real successor to >radio scarecrow<. the thinking behind the predecessor is still very evident with even more bite, but theres something about the new album that lends itself to the dark club atmosphere. perhaps the recent bout of constant gigging has had its effect on the act because this one is going to be tearing up floors around the world on its release. >further vexations< might have taken half the time to create but still manages to maintain the same degree of meticulous detail and attention as its predecessor, and is a complete package of tracks demanding to be listened to from start to finish. >further vexations< looks to rouse the sort of political attitudes that have been sorely missing from electronic music since raves backlash against the criminal justice act in the 90s.

detroit chords and big analogue synths make this a peak time techno floor filler, with massive dj support from the likes of laurent garnier. this is leeds based duncan hatterman aka hairy hat man s debut single and what a debut it is! the original track >miyagis magic< (named after mr miyagi from the karate kid films) is a flat 4/4 journey into the land of big moog synth riffs that light up this tune. j alexanders remix strips some of the moog layers away and turns in a more minimal builder added a shuffling beat and hypnotic bass-line. a future detroit techno classic comes our way on the a side with the berlin duo that is tagträumer together with the co-production help of ronald christoph, big analogue synths take on the original tune while the pace is somewhat quicker than the other two mixes, turning miyagis magic into a peak-time techno floor filler!

it may have been fate that erphun s very first gig was on halloween, because his music is brooding, pounding, moody and transformative, as if from another realm entirely. his ability to build a mood is mesmerizing and transports the listener to that alternate spiritual level that his moniker infers. having spun around california with residencies for naked, flirt and hotel california and playing at 1015 folsom (san francisco), sevilla (las vegas), broadway (san diego), voodoo lounge (las vegas), risqu (las vegas, new year s eve 2004), and the shelbourne hotel (miami, winter music conference), erphun began to make his mark. erphun s music has been spun in clubs all over the world and is succinctly summed up by steve lawler as a deep, dark and underground unique sound that trademarks his pieces. with early releases on ingrooves, and ascension records followed by releases on viva music oliver klein s mutekki and audio therapy, his name is now instantly recognizable among the tech-house, minimal, techno world of spinning producers who globe trot his compositions to be dropped on every conceivable audience. the reaction of the listener to his slow, driving builds that weave between the almost symphonic-like movements of each of his pieces is always jaw dropping and is usually followed by an exclamatory siiiiiick! . erphun is also a highly sought after re-mixer for artists who want to hear the 4am version of their pieces. the only way to really experience this immense talent is to see him in action. a night of erphun s making heightens the listener s musical aesthetic and aurally illustrates his personal musical vision

busy french scene-climber julian jeweil presents a brand new electrifying offering for his debut on len fakis figure imprint. a resident of marseille, and a well known name amongst the french post-minimal-techno key players, jeweil is beginning to earn a name for himself far beyond the reaches of his home land. this insistent, rolling club destroyer is full of high quality attention to detail, thrilling fills, wild-pitch fx and an urgency that literally demands you to move. >my cat< is sure to be a winner amongst djs who have the confidence to really bear their claws...! instantly recognisable thanks to its immense pitching, hissing moments of climax and release, this cat is wild!..

ein originelles drumming macht aus dem tollen track >plomosis< etwas ganz besonderes. wie catz n dogz im spielwarenladen ! der daniel stefanik remix geht es eher klassisch minimal an - allerdings auf hohem niveau

strong pumpin 4 track ep with massive minimal techno

phat prime time minimal techno ep

big with luciano, tim xaviar, audiofly, nico purman,someone else, mark henning, men in trees and many more ! einmaleins welcomes >cacabel gentz< a new project by appendics shuffle (los angeles) and dilo (buenos aires). this ep contains 3 absolutely cool tracks for all the house and techno friends. on the b side, afrilounge (pokerflat,connaisseur) comes with a ultra deep minimal house monster. a track that keeps on building and evolving through out all its extend. this ep is a secret weapon

brust oder keule, herr oberförster: bei tisch sind die vorlieben ebenso verschieden wie auf der tanzfläche. und so servieren uns die herren dreher & smart auf der neusten 3000° scheibe zwei erstklassige filetstücke zeitgenössischer elektronischer tanzmusik, die gleichzeitig ein erster vorgeschmack auf ihr anstehendes live album wandertag sind. der titeltrack nimmt die ursprüngliche idee von minimal auf und kommt so sehr schlank daher: mit nur recht wenigen sounds baut er beachtlichen druck auf. funkwerkstatt interpretieren das original auf der b-seite ebenfalls sehr reduziert, durch den einsatz von gezielten klicker sounds und dezent platzierten stimmeinlagen schaffen sie eine entspannte und doch anregende atmosphäre. daneben liefert man eine weitere abwechslung: auf einem unglaublich drückenden bassbett zielt ein ausladendes arrangement von verschachtelten percussions, trippigen soundeffekten und fluffigen melodien auf den dem feiernden menschen innewohnenden tanztrieb

working with production duo soundsilo, clara moto has released 2 highly acclaimed eps on french label >infine<, and more recently remixed petters >robotfood< on manual. today she delivers her debut ep for masayas mina records. 3 tracks that show moto<s diverse range of sounds. the deep, atmospheric, driving electronic sounds of lead track >persephony< is backed by the throbbing, grooving bass of the excellent >montana wildhack<, and the deeper, melodic, french flavored >become<. providing the remix on the package is cologne born, berlin resident rene breitbarth. known for his ability of crossing genres, rene has produced in a variety of styles from minimal, techno, deep, tech and house. his releases and remixes and two full length albums have featured on labels including pokerflat, treibstoff, spectral and dessous. today rene has his deep and lush hat on. taking >persephony<, stripping it down and reconstructing it with a tender touch. he creates a wonderful soundtrack for hazy summer nights. beautiful! support by anthony collins, laurent garnier, hernan cattaneo, alex flitsch, shur-i-kan, funk d void, tiefschwarz

support by: charles siegling (technasia), laurent garnier, paco osna, adam beyer, angel molina, mr statik, nihad thule, daniel mehlhart... young gun linus quick teams up with renato cohen from brasil for his premiere on incase recordings, which means you can expect two superb techtunes to shake the floor. hile linus stays in the more minimal techno context, renato adds a almost techhousy facette to the original with his remix

mistakes music has been going from strength to strength over the last few years with sebastian leger establishing the brand as a market leader. here this new 3 tracker again moves the label forward with the a side - seaweed being a superb funky basslined killer that twists and turns all the way through whilst the synths gather in intensity. on the flip side - sunset - has a lighter feel with detroit influenced pads and synths and hooky melodies. to finish off we have snapshot with its twisted, funky minimal groove. top draw

with pig & dan s ace remix of denis a s excellent raver currently doing the rounds, tsunami complete with a top notch techno remix by wally lopez. denis a s original mix takes a progressive-tech direction, and he also skilfully gets deeper and more minimal with his dub. meanwhile, wally builds a devastating techno remix that is simply stunning. we recommend you check all the mixes now! denis a s debut release on dar - mirage with it s stunning style of eye remix is out now, along with get it (dar002) featuring a top notch remix by solaris heights

1998 tresor compilation, featuring the sound of legendary headquarter-parties. already a classic!

this is the 1st ep of rheintime records, the new label of the cologne based techno club no. 1 called elektrokueche. the release comes along with 4 peaktime floor filling tracks of minicoolboyz, demir & seymen, chisee and dompe. on side a there are 2 straight techno tracks with dark synth elements. side b is keeping a massive bassline groove combined with deep and techy chords and moves between techhouse and minimal tech. nice white vinyl!

fenou #8 - dapayk & padberg on fenou - yes! following up their brilliant >black beauty album< on fenous parent label mos ferry in 2007 and the two album remix records last year this is something new, and different. ok, the duo already had a fenou-like moment with the remix of island (feat. caro) by noze. but this a-side >sugar< shows exactly what the genre description cute minimal electronica actually means. its somewhere between clubby, but distinctive electronica beats, a vocal taht reveals a definite pop-appeal and some lounge-like tunes. the b-side >soir< by dredl kibosh is quite different from that. its a deep and relaxing track developing very slowly to leave a feeling of zero gravity in the end. thereby its not as complex as ezekiel honigs seaside pastures pt.1 on fenou06, but continues the laid-back side of fenou in a perfect way. consequently, the fenou no.8 is presented as a limited edition of 10 records

new was exclusive. rhythm tracks is the new flagship label from vienna record store 33-45 known for their previous loriz sound label. digital sound is great non nonsene cristal clear sexy whoopin minimal rhythm tracks and wicked retro forward minimal techfunk on the dark side.

ultraphat groovin hypnotic minimal tribal techno !!! limited white coloured vinyl!!!

after 9 successful years and 36 releases on their label >festplatten<, the teichmann brothers are already unleashing their third release, transistor vamp, on their new artist label teichtracks. true to the motto of the tt-series this offspring of analogue machinery is also designated for the dancefloor. the title track is a 12 minute trip, an unstoppable modulating organism from the deepest depths that subtly and powerfully creeps forth. you smell the greasy oil of detroit, you inhale the dusty air of berlin and when you open your eyes, the next day has already begunà here, the past is just as present as the present. deja-vu? or did transistor vamp already infect you during one of the brothers many live sets? those who turn the record over will find, alongside a condensed 7 minute edit of the title track, another independent micro organism. micro is a game of rhythm and bass, reduced to the very essence of groove. a poker face of a track whose accumulative tension spans 6 minutes. like a balloon filled to bursting it knows how to stretch its limits and, without badding an eyelid, it waits for the explosion. minimal? of course! but here you can still hear the groan of the mixer and effects!

jetzt hats mal wieder ein wenig gedauert dafür freuen wir uns umso mehr endlich den erstling des analog roland orchestra auf pastamusik präsentieren zu dürfen. und los geht es gleich mit >jacks highway< einem bewusst gezügelten , hoch energetischen und dabei in sich ruhenden minimal house-track - eben einem klassischen opener. die vokalbegleitung vermittelt ein gefühl von bewegung, der Überwindung von grenzen egal ob im club oder auf dem weg, wo immer der auch hinführt. give the zombies what they want da stellt man sich unwillkürlich die frage: >was wollen die eigentlich wirklich< (vom verzehr ihrer lebenden artgenossen mal abgesehen)? wie wärs zur abwechslung mal mit ein bisschen unterhaltung und wir liefern dazu gleich mal den soundtrack. geradlinig und mit ein paar schöne acid-schleifen verziert kann man bei der nummer bestimmt alles mögliche sitzen bleiben gehört ganz sicher nicht dazu.>diverse< name = programm, roland nicht name des künstlers. dem exemplarischen abarbeiten an seinem 303/606/909 (und wie sie alle heißen) analog-elektro-tierchen habe wir sehr gerne noch ein kleines plätzchen auf der b-seite eingerichtet. was sonst bei einer so schönen nummer...

melodic techhouse to minimal techno

when robots start to feel and dubby disco music is taking place, when h. r. giger meets g. moroder, it s time to present heib s attempt of >i feel love< to you. dry and smooth, passionate, warm and deep. >sound conspiracy< on the b-side starts as a simple acid track, but grows and rises to become everything else than minimal. bleeps, pads and effects pass the ether to hit your body system. forcing. 2 pieces of music without half-life. make your choice !

supported by: varoslav, johnny d., yakine, ray okpara, nekes, ekkohaus, federico molinari,.. fimo is mainly known as a modelling material, that you can get in different colours, to built some toy figures with. in this case the three guys from mannheim brought the project fimo alive to built >djs favourite toy<, house music! three tracks from straight minimal and tricky percussive tools to chordy deep grooves. we are sure it will makes you move.

next minimal madness from mr. fachmann!! already played by: marco carola, sis, reboot, nick curley, super flu , richie hawtin, sebastien leger, oliver huntemann, karotte, italoboys, the glitz, anja schneider,

for this 4th release, we bring you the best of the best & obviously the rarest 12 inches around! a side comes up with the great zig zag from dj chaka bud originally released in 1993 and for the first time available the legendary unreleased extended sax mix (more than 10min of pure house meets jazz madness), this track was done way before st germain & all the jazzy house thang, with today minimal producers like sis or others trying to get the win formula for an ibiza anthem by just sampling a sax, this is defintely the only one you really need to have. if you need a record to bang a party, this is the right one. a cornerstone for todays timeless djs, such as luciano or villalobos. on b1 & b2, we have the all time classic from phuture we are phuture & slam!, all about drums, acid & insane vocals from 1988!

brilliant minimal techno / tech-house with renard & seidensticker remix. riding on the wave of their success they according the new flicker releases with even more drive and aggression. its more for the floor rather than just the living room

although jaxson and keno both have successful solo projects and have previously worked together before, this collaboration is bound to be their most notable release yet. a fusion of house, funk, latin and techno, all meet at the crossroads of their studios for a 4 track ep of sundry beats and fresh flavors. clearly the a-side, >tout le temps< is comprised of a clever hook and a hazy latino vocal sample, which carries the initial groove right into an originally played synth section. a good example of a refreshing approach to adding effects and using sounds. >tarantella< as the title might suggest, one might expect a track that would scare the living day lights out of you, but it has more of a >creeping up from behind you< sort of vibe. a subtlety creeping groove subliminally enters your unconscious mind carrying a secret message. what is that message you ask? dance! the congas on, >red baron< sound so live you can almost here the players licking their fingers. congas might be the groove in the heart of this tune, but the melody of the slick synth stabs and rising strings are what ultimately breath energy and spunk into this roller. >karate kid< initially has a minimal feel, but once the hacked up guitar and vocals come in, you can put those dirty thoughts to rest. abundant with an overwhelming amount of unique and interesting sounds, secure this tunes ability to prick up the ears of finicky djs and clubbers alike. it is rare to find such a wide variation of sound design on your run of the mill ep, but kindisch has proved they are not an ordinary label. they are consistently releasing quality tunes and always providing pleasant surprises. some might say it is a clichÚ, but this ep really does have a bit of something that will drive one club or another nuts

new acid 80 release, with usual minimal elektro sound, contains remixes by francesco zappala, francesco rossi, alex delia & nihil young.

second release from gurtz on liga elektronika. great funky minimal tech

first release for this new italian label, who claim to bring techno back to its top level. we re inclined to agree with those sentiments, as are the others who have received promos of the release. the a side consists of two deep and dark techno tracks, that should also find favour with more minimal djs. they are apparently by a popular northern european artist, going under the guise of ????. the label has kept such a secret that we dont even know who it is. on the b side, we have a soz adams (esperanza, archipel, gumption) remix of label head obtane and fris, which is a retro chicago style excursion, and german duo sebastian herre and obscure close the ep with a more detroit techno inspired track.

fetter minimaler floorgroover, virtue ist eine straighte mischung aus französischen minimal beats und verspielten 90er synthies, doch keine angst, aufregende nummer allemal, die synthies bringen auch wirklich spass auf den floor zurück, superstrope rmx setzt dem ganzen noch eins drauf und grooved schon für leute ab 18, sehr italy in 4:15 min, kompliment! vice ist etwas ruhiger, mehr geeignet für die morgenstunden bzw. lange autofahrten, blood & tears rmx ist dagegen sehr, sehr percussion lastig, so stelle ich mir blinde kuh mit prodigy vor, aber prime time.

amir ardon, an israeli artist and the father of the elegant universe project is a multi talented creator, producing refreshing tracks that reflect an interesting variety of musical genres from down tempo minimal to electro house and fat progressive beats. with releases on baroque, mashtronic, flow vinyl, sprout and vapour recently.. his addictive deep beats have been cooking up a storm.. here his latest offering is a gorgeous bit of techno influenced prog , with a glitchy tech remix from shifter and carvell

minus has released a first rate selection of home grown artist albums over the past 18 months, with heartthrob, false and gaiser all creating long players of real substance and this trend is set to continue in 2009 with arguably the label’s most significant release of recent times. louderbach’s long awaited second album autumn represents another jump in the evolutionary cycle of minimal techno, having developed from the largely instrumental project that gave us enemy love into a fully-fledged song based outfit. as a result, autumn has a much deeper feel than its predecessor and indeed breaks new ground, with the dark metaphors of gibby miller’s often chilling vocal performances fitting hand-in-glove with the ominous landscapes and broken architecture that troy pierce constructs so effectively. drawing on shared influences such as bauhaus, coil and joy division, the duo have conceived an album of emotional depth and exquisite detail, appropriating the best elements of these early-eighties pioneers and reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens to achieve a perfect balance of style and content. it’s the result of an unspoken understanding that spans thousands of miles from their respective homes in l.a. and berlin and this distant intimacy is a naturally occurring theme throughout the album, manifesting itself as dark, twilight tales of melancholy romance, burning obsession and the slow, disintegration of desire

he making of this record inadvertently began in cuba in january 2008. powershovelaudio was recording in la havana some of the best contemporary cuban singers and musicians. the resulting recordings were of an inspiring beauty. the situation was that powershovelaudio had this outstanding collection of voices, woods and brass, all infused by the tropical warmth. it was first-class material that should be put in the best hands possible, then maayan came to mind. ônight longö is a synthetic work. maayan has inexplicably, quickly and with incredible precision captured the essence and the expressivity of the cuban musicians and taken it to a hitherto unknown place. maayan is of course well-known for her diligent talent in inserting voices of quality in her mixes, but in this occasion the result is more than surprising. instead of concentrating in her signature minimal beats, maayan has experimented with different cadences, depths and moods, leaving behind her swirl a disconcerting record of inspired beauty. this art in this record is graced with photography by one of the best and most influential photographers in the world: moriyama daido. maayan asked moriyama san for permission to use the cover image, a request which moriyama san, after listening to the record, gladly accepted

the international freakshow theatre is opening its doors for 2009s spring season. coming along with the sunny weather we bring you another minimal house weapon that is deep, dark and dangerous! the 3 producers who are responsible for chainletters ep belong to the next generation of the clubmusic business. these young guns are mirco violi, fabio gianelli & sercan. during the last year they already were able to proof that the sound they are creating is definitely more than capable of competing within the international clubmusic scene. with releases on imprints like underground limited, off or welt sounds they gained tons of positive feedback. the well balanced and textured grooves these guys deliver are all carefully crafted while the subliminal vocal samples and stunnin effects keep the perception fully occupied as well as offering various mixing opportunities in the process. on the flipside of international freakshow no.12 youll find another phat, tribalsih minimal housetune done by them called mugatu says as well as some more hypnotic house remix of get around by berlin based till von sein who also created some really successful tracks in the past on labels like dirt crew records, morris audio or trenton, that gained full support of various top names

this is a 12inch for the deep heads! smote and gabanna out of slovakia delivers a rolling number with a epic feel to it! smote might be a new name on the scene but he is certanily set to make an impact. with signings to labels like vibez, good looking and now his debut on midnight sun, he is definitley one to keep your eyes and ears peeled on. on slowly down he teams up with long time key player of the slovakian drum&bass scene to create a tune that fits midnight sun recordings perfectly. smooth synths alongside a vocal hook accompanied with crisp beats makes this one a winner! dj support include ltj bukem, nookie, subject 13, physics and laos. on the flipside label boss physics, known for his varied styles and vibes, teams up with london based k.e.z.a for a funky techy roller called insomnia. minimal vibes lead you into a big drop with a heavy sub bass and dark sounds. this tune has been on rotation for awhile on dubplate making it a favorite among men with taste including tc&stress level, s.p.y , soul intent and randall.

third wave on wahrhaft !! be ready ! excellent floorshakin minimal techhouse

the next remix project on the list for fergies excentric music imprint are two new interpretations of his fat track - question mark. on the a side yousef gives us a funky driving, classy rework with an awesome groove, tight percussion and big room feel. on the flipside there is a very clever interpretation from dan doran and antonio menez with its shuffled minimal groove and catchy synth hooks. another great package.

1x bouncy powerfull minimal techhouse (jor-el) und 1x knallfetter pumpender deephouse der alten schule... pures dj material

clinks next installation brings a new artist to its catalogue, featuring the work of new yorks acclaimed brooklynite, adultnapper. these tunes are loaded with buoyant percussion and peak-time concepts via synthesizer sampling and manipulation, hence the title, >borrowed keys<. adultnapper is most recently noted for his highly publicized mix compilation and release on steve bugs label, audiomatique, and in addition to clink he has work coming up on pokerflat and crosstown rebels. he is also the owner of the ransom note imprint, and through many years of dedication to the nyc tech-house/minimal scene, he has become a new york underground icon. he first captured our eyes nearly 7 years ago for his insanely popular sunday boat parties in manhattan, titled matter:/form, which later became a tech-house imprint featuring many of the uk icons such as terry francis and eddie richards

lim clear sexy red vinyl! after ues three massive bombs played by the likes of richie hawtin, loco dice, luciano and mathias kaden. 24 has the percussion line hooks which wander off in a full melodic bliss of over 10 minutes and a serious dose of forward thinking club music and a must for spring 2009. for his second release on resopal, the busy italian has come up with what we believe is a perfect mix between his dancefloor side and his newer material with a more techno-ish touch. 24 is a hard-hitting piece of percussive techno, while somebody send me love is a deeper, slightly hypnotic minimal affair still with the serious injection of funk that underlines the a-side. the remix is done by cecille recording artist ilario allicante who delivers pure summer joy

wicked new label on the minimal tip from mark astbury delivering two great cuts that will definitely put him on the map

already played by: h.o.s.h., dubfire, stephan bodzin, pascal feos, mihalis safras, someone else, steve lawler, helmut dubnitzky, david keno >ill is ill< is the 1st release from marquez ill on berlin s fantastique label, voltage musique. a stunning slice of minimal yet atmospheric tech-house, featuring a deep and sleek dub remix from monoroom, which manages to be both laid back and tightly funky at the same time. the b side also features a masterpiece of straight to the floor action named >komma klar< (berlin slang for get real) - already passing the acid test on the dancefloor of legendary club tresor, ace!