with the netherlands such a power-house of modern electronic music and with a strong close knit community of artists and labels, it comes as somewhat of a surprise that hiphousemarks a rejected debut for kabale undo liebe and lauhaus.

number 3! dimitri from paris & dj rocca are back for good. their third release on gomma gonna be released in march. and again: funky disco infected modern house tracks. lets see where we get with this one here. check >pretty baby< feat. hard ton.

eduardo de la calle releases three new records, two on analog solutions, and one on sub label suprawax. musically, the tracks tie in with where he left of, featuring held back percussion, hypnotic and prolonged use of slowly modulated patterns. several tracks even do away completely with hi-hats. once in a while the almost trademark tweak of the delay tears the tracks open that are otherwise reduced to the essence of a deep groove. these records mark a new high point in de la calles musical output: they meld an awareness of techno history - and, let us be candid, sometimes samples out of it - with a tripped-out understanding for the passing time on the dance floor. the result is a form of distinctly contemporary dance music. all the same, de la call’s music eludes present day trends of going overtly retro and being contently at rest in nothing but epigonism. nor are they the maximised-to-death tracks spun of the present day techno functionalist goading crowds by the means of formalistic upbuilds over and over. his sound carves out a niche quite its own: its the ultimate modern day dj tool. all records have been pressed in a run of 320 copies and come in inside-out natural cardboard sleeves. no represses are planned at present.

eduardo de la calle releases three new records, two on analog solutions, and one on sub label suprawax. musically, the tracks tie in with where he left of, featuring held back percussion, hypnotic and prolonged use of slowly modulated patterns. several tracks even do away completely with hi-hats. once in a while the almost trademark tweak of the delay tears the tracks open that are otherwise reduced to the essence of a deep groove. these records mark a new high point in de la calles musical output: they meld an awareness of techno history - and, let us be candid, sometimes samples out of it - with a tripped-out understanding for the passing time on the dance floor. the result is a form of distinctly contemporary dance music. all the same, de la calles music eludes present day trends of going overtly retro and being contently at rest in nothing but epigonism. nor are they the maximised-to-death tracks spun of the present day techno functionalist goading crowds by the means of formalistic upbuilds over and over. his sound carves out a niche quite its own: its the ultimate modern day dj tool. all records have been pressed in a run of 320 copies and come in inside-out natural cardboard sleeves. no represses are planned at present.

bill youngman has become one of the most important parts of the killekill family. his new record displays his wide range of interests: from dark techno in shadent he crosses over to drone monster alert in wespe to his very own style of melodic electro in centrumcircuit. about bill youngman: scandinavia, tresor, null etc., bill has from day one been producing a lot of excellent other stuff. for exam- ple, he released one album of the finest electronica on depth charge’s dc recordings under the alias audible, several great eps of electro on serotonin and recently remixed jamie lidell in a rather techy dubstep style for warp. bill doesnt follow trends and dislikes being categorized into one stale genre and so perfectly fits into the killekill master plan. expect several eps from him on killekill in the future. bill will furthermore attempt to push the threshold of modern electronic music production.

soundway are set to release the debut album from batida, the brainchild of angolan / portuguese dj mpula aka pedro coquenão. a distinctly modern and vibrant project with its feet firmly rooted in the past, batida combine samples from old 1970s angolan tracks with modern electronic dance music.

m_rec ltd is proud to welcome on board cassegarin, greek-british producer tsiridis and berlin/vienna based composer and producer evirgen. in this new vinyl m_rec ltd, they show two original tracks and a remix by ed davenport. the a side opens with a painter of modern life, a track where they paint their perfect rhythm of modern life. a sequence of hypnotic techno where the rhythms are never heavy, clean sound. a brilliant and apparent melody seems to revolve around. a touch of class that only few can maintain.complete the a side, a remix of an artist who has a lot of quality: ed davenport (figure spc, liebe detail, nrk music, etc.) he drags the original track into a vortex of syncopated rhythms and deep atmospheres, the groove that comes out is amazing. on the b side cassegrain show one track. palette is very techno, the rhythm is direct and straight without stopping. light and soft sounds rise up slowly. everything is transformed into a pleasant trip, exciting and alive.

another entry into the lonesome hero roster, ed shepherd.having hoarded an arsenal of hardware goodies,shepherd employs his passion for all things analog into a beast of a 3-track ep.remedy grabs 90s acid house by the shirt collar and shoves it into the modern vinyl scene with a heady lfo drone that just wont quit.changing direction,britta epitomizes the fleshed-out inner romanticism shepherd continually uncovers throughout his ever-evolving studio process.and then beaker,an homage to technos sequenced-and-squelchy dan bell era. another quality release on this nice little underground label.

disco deviance is coming straight outta chicago for their latest release as legendary dj and edit supremo rahaan wields the blade on two lost disco classics. proceedings kick off with the looped up chicago-style boogie of >make me whole<, a groove that is 100% guaranteed to work the dance floor. while over on the flip, rahaan digs even deeper into the crates and comes up with >shut up & rock me< an absolute dance floor bomb of a cut! lovingly edited and re-mastered for modern floors.

a new bootleg series focused on disco classics for modern dancefloors. one-sided, 180gr, limited copies

the debut release on poem by neotnas, is set to showcase both the labels outlook and pedigree. the outlook of quality, from the music, to the pressing and artwork, and the pedigree, which is proven in the history of tobias duffner, who ran fauxpas musik, and his choice of upcoming artists already slated to release on poem. neotnas hails from the city of chelyabinsk in russia, and delivers a mature yet fresh ep of deep, well versed grooves. to grant it a genre would narrow the appeal of these tracks, but rest assured those from house or techno backgrounds will both find common ground. these tracks stand out for their almost unearthly feel, and its easy to hear that neotnas are close to the ural mountains, in tracks like kai, or that day, which serve both the head and the feet. the future for poem lies in cultivating new artists as talented as neotnas, to go alongside proven ones, as a list of remix names show how poem will progress: convextion/e.r.p., anton zap, modern stalking and mlz to name a few already at work.

ltd picture disc edition ! a side is a groovy techhouse monster, flipside a modern dupstep hyprid sound...

like hardly any other ambassador of modern rhein main house music, christian burkhardt has experienced a true rocket-like takeoff in the last year. burkhardts cocoon debut ep stopover goa has, after one year, still a place of honour in many djs record cases. also his legendary live set in the pouring rain at last years green & blue may belong to the lasting memories of a life dedicated to electronic music. the heidelberg-born producer has already worked for la peña, raum…musik and oslo, and his collaborations with einzelkind and sascha dive became a talking point, too. with his second ep for cocoon, he again sets new standards. theres nobody around who is able to alienate vocals from the collective memory of afro-american culture into a hallucinogenic cocktail without harmful side effects in such a way than burkhardt is. nevertheless, and despite the massive, forward-pushing bass drum and hand claps, he never loses the focus of his soul. so - open your mind, we wish you lots of fun with heart and mind and the considerably acid-like waffles, while the tropical-hypnotic seagull atmosphere of twentysecondcenturydrama already whets the appetite for the upcoming club summer season of 2012.

b. riddim is luis manuel fidalgo fernandes sequeira, a 24 yr old portuguese living in london. the sounds on this ep encompass dubstep, dub reggae, grime, rave and electronica. b.riddim shows a deft touch on all cuts. his appreciation of and understanding of dub and its modern idioms sounds totally convincing over the whole ep.

last year’s ‘the age of compassion’ by chicago underground house don tevo howard was one of the standout tracks for buzzin’ fly in 2011with widespread dj and media support. it joined his burgeoning body of work on other acclaimed labels such as rush hour and his own beautiful granville. now tevo returns with his follow-up for buzzin’ fly. if ‘the age of compassion’ was a simple and elegant dancefloor bump wrapped in warm analogue melancholia, then the ‘monument ep’ is its nemesis - a stark future-retro reinterpretation of the origins of house music build from the bare components of machines: raw drums, sub bass, sine waves, square waves and oscillators. and yet there is still a burnished beauty to this ep. all three tracks seems to find echoes of each other in their arrangements and brittle harmony. machine music for the modern age edged with passion and feeling, and another fresh step for its producer.

the recent private releases did make a lot of italo and synth disco fanatics lovers happy. here is another one! a compilation of scarce and sought after tracks which previously have only been released on 7inch somewhere in the late 70s and early 80s.a cosmic journey into early techno and modern club music prototypes.the coverartwork makes this release especially interesting for collectors due to the fact it is an artprint of a high valuable artwork called space lucy by pop and space art legend charles wilp (the last reprint costed 3000 euro). this release was supported by the german aerospace agency dlr, no joke!recommended with a smile!

vinyl only release, limited to 200 copies!! as the twelfth release of all inn we represents a lawbreaker of modern techno music. coldfish also known as laurine frost, is a hungarian producer who always delivers unique and detailed music structures. now, after he spent two years with studioworks the time has come to return. his sound today is much more independent, futuristic and galactic than ever. >revelations< is an expedition into the dark space guided gently by percussive polyrhythmia, warm basslines and wide atmospheres. crossways of dub, techno and modern electronics in impressive conceptions.

4 track e.p. from the dutch producer jameszoo. a perfect blend between spiritual sounds and modern experimental beatmaking!

prinzhorn dance schools sophomore album, clay class, releases a quiet energy amongst a dark landscape, inarguably in tune with the downtrodden economic situations that have permeated modern life in the bands native britain, and conversely, along our shores. tobin prinz and suzi horn form a compelling duo whose shout-and-answer approach, paired with edgy and steady bass/drum patterns, achieves perfection in songs such as >seed, crop, harvest< and >your fire has gone out<. the album is constructed on the emblem of empty space, as songs such as >i want you< bridge the gap between musical minimalism and cold intimacy. the oscillation between starkness and warmth pays homage to the bands debut 2007 release, while also creating a modern, if not postmodern, musical snapshot of life across the pond, as well as in our own backyards.
includes full cd-version of this album.

lisa shaw has been a proven staple in the deep house world. she helped define an era with her releases on naked music, and continues to create timeless gems. both albums >cherry< & >free< take it back to the basics, while >sweet and simply< taking it beyond. lisa looks forward to the future of her music career and strives for a constant push to explore modern sounds but most important is keeping the essence behind the music no matter how it changes.

copenhagens favourite wonderchild kasper bjørke is back with his second artist album on hfn music, entitled fool. set for release on april fools day 2012 (april 1st), the album is a playful mixture of abundant, pop-infused bittersweet love songs on the hunger side, and more spaced-out pschedelic disco voyages on the foolish side. amongst the plethora of quality on offer on the lp, we find lose yourself to jenny, one of a handful of songs yet again featuring the wonderful talents of jacob bellens, of murder and i got you on tape fame. the original version is bound to roam the airwaves with its super catch melody line,and bellens mature and intruiging lyrics. 80s newbeat and nu-wave meets modern studio charms in this catchy synth-pop ballad for 2012.

slow motion family proudly presents the rimshooters (massimiliano pagliara & rotciv). name comes from a special obsession for rim shot drum sounds, typically found on famous and legendary roland drum computers such as tr-808, 909, 707, which both of them had already used in their individual productions. the final result is a mixture of classic and vintage sounding tracks yet modern, through the use of old synthesizers and drum machines as well as software artifacts and techniques.

nice price deal !!! following the success of their debut >worldwide takeover< ep and >send me< single on jus like music in 2011, paper tiger join forces with mind on fire records for their first full vinyl release. the illuminated ep features three superb paper tiger productions – delight dub, illuminated and modern dynamics, and is topped off with remixes by wisent from lucky me, who returned the favour with a paper tiger remix on his forthcoming ep, and upcoming uk producer blacksmif who was recently soundclouds artist of the day, and has his debut solo ep >and the sun rose out< dropping in march on synchronicity records. with a limited run of only 300 copies, featuring full artwork by onefiveeight artist james hayes, the record drops on 27th february, before the band take to the road in preparation for a summer of festivals.

poker flat return with their ninth label compilation featuring no less than 10 new exclusive tracks, uniting some of the brightest talents from their label roster, and also inviting some new names to join their mischievous posse. well take you on a whistlestop tour deep into the wild west of modern house and techno, with producers like adultnapper, james what, alland byallo, roland appel, steve bug & clé, nick harris, sebastien san, ribn, ian pooley, alex niggemann, alex flattner & lopazz and many more besides! released on double cd (and double vinyl) with over 20 tracks to choose from, 10 exclusive new productions, and a mix from the poker flat sherrif himself steve bug, there‘s more than enough quality to choose from. 8 new, exclusive and unreleased!

the legendary freakazoids return to the 808 to bring back their own slice of electro funk. the freakazoids is the brainchild of lee coombs, nick slater and lanx (later two both of shades of rhythm fame) who came together through their love of old skool electro funk and hip hop and released a string of underground records in the late nineties. after a ten year break and working on other projects the boys have decided to collaborate again and bring back the funk.
>freakazoid experiments< is a brand new track that delivers the old skool electro boogie with a modern twist.
>what is a dj 2012< is a new remake if one of their biggest tracks also aimed squarely at the dancefloor.
oh yeah, dont forget your kangol bucket...

5th part of the staub series from the always grandiose giegling camp. zum goldenen schwarm delivers 3 cuts of modern yet timeless techno.

zooloft records is approaching to the era of future tech-noir and this release is the result of an internal process of thoughts and ideas behind them. it tells the story of a sad wanderer who is trying to find the path to personal truth. outside, a desolate scenario of modern architectures of cold glass, standing to the edge of horizon. a wonderland of mirrors and empty landscapes: the triumph of solitude. the a side starts with a complex and claustrophobic dark-techno driver which sets a point of no-return. an obsessive pattern of sub-frequencies collides with breaths from the beyond. sound paranoia. the highest frequencies create phrenetic and compulsive rhythms to make the dynamics imploding. the heroes of modern-age industrial techno, orphx, make the path to truth harder. they trace an obscure reinterpretation of the a side with a percussive alarm that marks the time, while dense and anxious atmospheres are followed by syncopated beats and distorted high-frequencies. the breaths from the beyond are now closer than ever. the ep gets closed by an evocative, thoughtful and beatless composition. the perfect soundtrack for those who are wandering and wondering

big with erol alkan, gerd janson, brontosaurus, axel boman... jaakko eino kalevi following up his well recieved album >modern life< with the >chamber of love ep<. its a bit unusual i have to admit, but i can ensure you, you will enjoy it. the b-side features remixes by sling & samo and >shes the line mix< will do some serious damage on the dancefloor

from the start of this debut release from amsterdam-based lapien, one conceives that the young producer is conscientious. >anvers<, the french name for belgian port antwerp, starts in unassuming manner, synths swimming, bass pondering, a gentle cymbal tapping. its the sound of thoughtful admiration, as if lapien is standing in front of the citys towering gothic cathedral, motionless in the midst of a now modern metropolis. but then, as loops spring uncomfortably back and an insistent beat thunders into the fray, one realizes that this is no time for admiring architecture: this is a night drive through the city – coarse orange streetlamps, chrome blue reflections, droplet-stained window panes. it is, also, at an unusually and unsettlingly fast pace, dragging its deeper house timbres and textures upwards. conforces mix is anything but restful: alarms in the distance fall around offbeat rhythms of increasingly diverse dynamics, bringing rain down on the city at night. to end, fred ps composition is heavy & uncompromising, yet it quivers with synths washed in beautiful, calming ambience

the first world unknown 12 inch of 2012 is a double header of throbbing midtempo techno and as with all world unknown releases from now on both tracks have been mastered for vinyl from ½ inch tape for maximum sonic excellence. on side w semtek from dont be afraid joins forces with his afterparty alter-ego chardonnay and a certain rather well known og hipster poet on >tacos for dinner<, an extremely modern and massively psychedelic trip into the outer mind. this clicking, bleeping, fizzing and throbbing ten minute excursion has been road tested from acetate by andy blake for many months and always sends the club somewhere very special and ever so slightly scary. on side u scott fraser delivers >remains the same<. its a notch or two less pacey than side w but no less powerful or psychedelic. its earthy vibe and pounding, throbbing tones have been part of andrew weatheralls sets for some time now and its not hard to see why. when the full percussion finally comes crunching in like a breakbeat on top of the ever-present heavyweight bassline its disco pandemonium time. in short, possibly the best 12 inch so far from wu.

needwant get set to welcome you to the world of parisian super duo, the mekanism, with a debut ep that will make you fall in love with their spin on disco infused house music. effortlessly smooth and divinely deep, they capture an advanced and modern sound that will blow you away. the ep features three original tracks plus a remix from needwant favourite, mario basanov who continues to gain notoriety as both an individual artists and within his mario & vidis project.

making their debuts on crosstown rebels one of the undergrounds favourite twosomes gavin herlihy and laura jones unite on >witching hour / inner place< - a double a-side that sees their smooth and intricate styles collide in an immaculate execution of modern house music

following his successful >tears in vain 12inch< on perspectiv, promising new producer simon garcia continues his quest for the holy-grail of modern house and techno as we set forth into >cavern<. and indeed >cavern< is a breathtaking ride - a warm pulsating synth pattern is coaxed along by a dusty, filtered kick before we are greeted with rushing bright percussion and a thunderous lead kick. wild fx open up the floor with the first ecstatic break and from there on the track runs with a mind of its own, exploding with rapturous drama and tasteful restraint. bringing us back down to earth at least for a moment. ‚bass ii bass‘ treads more swinging, groovy territories in a classic ny styled house track, updated for 2012. freaky, pitching vocals swirl around a tight bass-led rhythm section, telling a futuristic story of hopeless hedonism. the emotive-piano house vibes of ‚options‘ will likely raise a few tingling hairs for those well acquainted with steve bug‘s recent dj sets. the perfect blinded-by-the-morning-sun moment, mr. garcia really shows of his classy production skills with this slinky, moody slice of classic house.

the legendary act terranova return with an explosive new album, bridging modern pop and classic house like never before !

brand new huxley on the currently on fire hypercolour label, it is modern uk house with a bass heavy twist to it, very much in the same vain as recent scuba productions. on the flip is a remix from the talented eats everything. a fine follow up to the recent kevin mcphee release on this label.

supported by: luciano, soul clap, m.a.n.d.y., tiefschwarz, reboot, richie hawtin, robert owens, catz n dogz, audiofly, droog, the revenge, andre lodemann, jozif, butch, gorge, julietta, ray okpara. already known for his hit watamu beach on loco dices desolat imprint, sebbo certainly isnt unknown in electronic music scene anymore. this time he appears with his partner in crime mario da ragnio to release a fabulous deep groover entitled fourteen years. these guys definitely know how to combine modern elements of electronic music with a typical driving tech-house rhythm resulting in a magical tune made for all set-times. when talking about berlins electronic music scene,its very difficult not to mention smash tv aka holger zilske & kai preussner. known for their special kind of production, with releases on get physical or playhouse (holger zilske), they are now creating their very own interpre-tation of a deep house tune: chrystal moth. grooving, simple and effective. also on the flip-side, completing this deep soulfooled ep, label-partners superlounge bring another high class modern house tune, featuring jonny cruz, one again showing his skills on the microphone. the whisperer mirrors the typical deep superlounge style, modern vocals which will make you laugh and possible think about what jonny may or may not get up to in private. listen and enjoy!

sharivari records is back with its first various artists ep.
from berlin producers cab drivers, aka daniel paul & dj zky (who have been active since the 90s on highgrade, plus 8 and on their own imprint cabinet records), greek artist alexman, to atlanta based dj kai alcé (under is alias kzrc) and chris simmonds with his 90s classic track >lonely disco dancer< (originally released on cross section records), the >soulmates ep< melts the modern and the oldskool sides of house music.
already supported & played by rolando, baaz, franklin da costa, hardrock striker, elliot dodge ...

emerging elements is adepths new ep of diverse, quality electronic music produced by talented dutch artists. its adepth audios seventh release and showcases the work of four of these artists and producers. mila by dan9er is reminiscent of classic chicago house, with its striking, angular bassline. the track is an homage to mila. dan grains in a beautiful world is a track from another dimension—expansive and melodic, incorporating sounds which suggest detroit-inspired music from mid-90s amsterdam. the luxuriant sound of true indentity is relaxing techno for the after hours, again proving rob belleville is one of the most detroit-inspired talents of the netherlands. détaché is a young producer determined to record fresh sounds influenced by detroit, deep house and modern techno. shapes & shadows is his most recent work, and features great bass variations and warm, relaxing synthesiser chords.

jay shepheards retrofit imprint reaches its seventh release with this fine ep of old school sounds with an undeniably modern feel. >hefty done me right< begins proceedings with a house-disco hybrid sporting a particularly meaty analogue bassline, 80s electro vocal samples and shimmering pop synths, while >the electric model< marries a distinctly kraftwerk-esque motorik vibe with balearic disco sweeps and horns. on the flip, >one night in puzon< opens with a tense rising string line, broken with a crystalline piano mosaic and deep squelching bass. finally, tw closes proceedings with his own dub take on >hefty done me right<, amping up the electro feel of the original with an mpc cut-up style reworking filled with heavy vocal samples and rolling piano stabs, transplanting the original from its italian roots to 80s harlem.

welcome on the other side! llfo is back on track with the next strike and the very first release for 2012. this time with michael melchner and jorge savoretti. michael melchner comes along with a genuine declaration of love to deep house music. sumu mainly build of trippy ambient sounds and sizzling hats, combined with a chunky but smooth kick, generates a warm and cozy feeling, which you will love for sure. jorges contribution sul meno has a different approach. it begins already on the dancefloor and you can hear the goal right from the start. this is modern electronic dance music

two huge reworks of pierre lx tracks, made by mlz (demdike stare, modern love) and big strick (fxhe). delivered on grey marbled 12 inch vinyl.
supported by francois k, deetron, laurent garnier, vince watson, mondkopf, gilb r, rone …

whereas frozen flower marked his most delicate and emotive release to date, the latest ep from sei a snaps things back onto a futuristic grid of bass-driven club madness. break the pattern is a techno zap-fest featuring a killer hook, precision, laser-cut drums and a rough, rolling groove.
flux blends retro video game sounds with vocal samples, laid out against a psychedelic cha-cha rhythm. this one received early support from martyn who - fresh off his lp release - weighs in with one of his strongest and most playable remixes in recent memory, driving the 8-bit riff into a frenzy, backed by iron-clad beats bouncing atop a megaton sub.. guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this one!
with this release, sei a continues his evolution into one of the most promising talents on the uk scene, reinterpreting the best elements of modern dance music to create a unique and versatile voice.

another city now is the debut ep from ango aka andrew gordon macpherson, the next fresh voice hailing from montreal, canada on the luckyme label. a frequent collaborator with jacques greene, lunice & nycs azealia banks, now is the time for ango to step out alone. over this 6 track narrative - written on the road whilst touring in january 2011 – one hears late 80s pop, early 90s house and contemporary rnb arise in equal measure. every bit the writer as he is the producer, this record is a lyrically polarised selection of girl songs expressing the giddy way up and the painful way back down. but theres something defiantly warm in angos music that serves as a refreshing antidote to 2011s endlessly morose electronic music. where polysynths and hi hats spring above plates of live processed vocals, chopped samples are harmonised upon, punctuated with thumping drums. another city now is a balanced record: upbeat and deep, vintage and yet totally modern, as heart aching as it is uplifting. our tenth record is something special.

gorje hewek & izhevski present modern house par excellence on pro-tez records. >aureol< evolves around gorgeous, arpeggiated padded piano keys and perpetual house percussion layered with elegantly uplifting stings and moody vocal snippets. >inspire< is more bass driven, with daintier, mesmerizing keys and slow-burning atmospheres. not to be missed.

n3gus has been smashing it lately and as usual spearhead dont miss a trick by snapping up this 12 for their limited label. this release has a different vibe to it mixing the sounds of old with a modern twist. we likey!

mowar has reached its 10th release! this release heads into a darker direction with four solid and mental techno movers. searle is a new name to join the mowar ranks, but his sounds are pure, raw with a pinch of dark ambience. the record opens with the title track mind transfer, which brings a raw oldskool 808 feel layered with hypnotic basic channel-like chords and a subtle but most effective acid line. modern love s claro intellecto on remix duty turns the track into a slow moving warehouse monster, throbbing its way to a drugged chicago-esque jacking feel yet retaining the original darkness of mind transfer. on the flipside succubus lives up to its ominous title. this track is a dark hypnotic affair with fierce kickdrums piercing through an obscure sound palette of eerie pads and deep basses. razor sharp modulated noise then invades the whole thing turning the track into a punishing dark workout. finally unauthorized brings a more edgy and experimental sound to the whole, starting of with a dubby bassline and graveyard shift pads, but once the piercing hi-hats kick in, the track shifts to straightforward almost cristian vogel-like mental techno. by the way… searle is a new moniker of mowar frontman franco cangelli.

first only available via decks.de!!!
this time only 200 copies in translucent vinyl are presented, sealed together with poster cards and personal handwritten signature by nikosf. himself. >seasons & circles< is our 3rd vinyl project, but it is also a debut release for nikos fragomanolakis (nikosf.) on deeper meaning. despite all the problems greece is facing lately, this talented music expressionist from crete definitely proves that true artists inspiration can not be affected by the modern crisis and that the electronic music scene is greece is getting even stronger no matter what. nikos is introducing his deep music vision with an elegant touch and limitless landscapes of imagination, starting from the first seconds of the track.

after 7 years of staying out of the limelight, mille & mr.hirsch (playhouse, newpolish, r.a.n.d. musik and much more!) are back with new material. the new imprint owes its name to a group of berlin artists called apollo krieg who produce fashion, artworks and whacky installation art. with berlin as their base, mille & mr.hirsch hang around & see much of their work influenced by the work of this group and decided to name it after this group of artists – true to the motto: nowadays the guys from apollo krieg also produce music. side a: (apollo/alpha) golden age is the classical, heart-warming, romantic and seemingly never-ending deephouse epic which finds its place somewhere between detroit house, balearic, jazz and funk. it is always a tad larger than life and opulent in harmony and melody but, with due to its well-defined instrumentalization, it seems somehow traditional. this track has a 9-minute arc of suspence and is devoid of any drum-machine orgies and razzle-dazzle a unique piece of shit!side k: (krieg/kokain) kinky love is a bit more modern, with more track, less melody and less music. the mix of strong samples (e.s.p./kinky go) with slightly dark and deep functional track make this 8-minute track a potential floorfiller! best regards apollo krieg berlin

for a while it was the perfect label… no,were not (yet) talking about gomma from munich,also an excellent address. this is about the legendary company casablanca records&filmworks from hollywood who during the second half of the 70s literally skyrocketed and played an essential part in shaping modern disco music. besides scoring some mega successes with their famous leading acts donna summer, kiss und village people, casablanca revolutionized the development of electronic dance music like no other label.