venezuelan wonder producers fur coat step up for a triumphant return to their spiritual home of crosstown rebels armed with a solid stack of weapons to vamp up the dancefloor. showcasing the duos most thoughtful and restrained material to date, the u turn ep is a deep and moody tour de force, technically on point and awash with hypnotic bleeps, dramatic tension and shards of vintage techno.

berlin based cohorts ekkohaus and rufus (also part of tru west and nightdrivers) consummate their friendship with this four-track mission statement that deals in gutsy house music with a range of moods to suit every corner of the night. studer is a cheeky cut with jazzy key flurries and a fulsome bassline squelch, while pagan takes a tougher route into heavy delay feedback and pure rhythmic intensity. the end of an ear is a playful beast that takes off-key melodies and oddball noises and works them into a moody, heavy grooving context, while peace & reflection pushes the swing past the brink for a leftfield house jam that sounds liable to fall apart at any minute, in a good way of course.
pressing on translucent, blue colored vinyl.

nathan fake and wesley matsell are both producers best known for their releases on border community - nathan fake has been putting out psychedelic permutations on dance music since 2003 for the label, while matsell recently released the blissful total order of being ep for them earlier in 2014. cambria instruments is a new label venture from the pair, and for the first release they have teamed up for a split 12- of kaleidoscopic electronic sounds. nathan fake s contribution black drift starts things off, an initially inauspicious tripping beat gathering momentum and morphing into a far-out piece of fuzzy house underpinned by sunken low-end rumbles. it s the kind of brilliantly wide-eyed track we have come to expect from the producer. over on the flip, wesley matsell s bismuth is a more shadowy, moody affair, a tight techno rhythm holding things together while synths spin wildly. a highly expressive, lysergic trip and one of his finest productions to date. all in all, you couldn t hope for a stronger start from a new label.

working together on-and-off at their respective bases in london and edinburgh, leonidas & hobbes have honed a mutual love of soul, acid, house, techno, psychedelic and dub sounds for mo machines. their collaborative debut ep, machines, tapes & electronic setups (hm002), won fans across the board last year.

in this 4 track ep ben la desh digs even deeper in his universe of moody house.

slope s musical ingredients - dub, disco, house, electronica in a mix of soul - all are deeply rooted on their previous releases for sonar kollektiv / jazzanova and remixes for fat freddys drop, atjazz, 1luv / yoruba rec and 4hero. the producer duo from berlin share a number of classics tunes and are known for moody breaks and solid grooves, sincerely from the heart bringing movement to the floor. for their 4th album soultree slope have been jamming and recording with singer knixx to creating songs over the last 3 years, keeping it simple to be able to play as a trio on stage. what s left is the essence of tracks turned out to songs and songs turned out to jams . songs you can dance to, lyrically inspired by the streets of berlin, reflecting personal moments of a city, with it s very own pace and melting-pot characteristics - colorful and in constant motion. the ignition to the collaboration happened during a live performance by knixx on a birthdayparty for dj-mate m.path.iq. both of the slope guys, daniel paul & honesty where blown away by his interpretation of killer . a bit later together at the studio they formed a soulful and productive unit. right time, right place. capitol a - a soulmate of slope and responsible for various slope hits in the past joined again for writing and recording brown sugar - a song you would not want to miss on an slope album !

soo wavey is back with a new 12 inch from vin sol. the raw side features the floor burning jam cookies along with spoiled exile with an appearance from matrixxman adding his patented techno feel. pyramids on the deep side has a classic moody chicago vibe & meltdown is a dreamy cut. fyi: swr006, 007 and 008 are all now out of print (these releases really are limited�) so dont miss this one!

the much loved and mysterious r-zone series rolls on here with another new ep, this time made up of three more moody and atmospheric cuts

leao is the house alter ego of respected tech producer robotneedsoil. here he supplies two killer house tracks that are given the remix treatment by two of the industries current favourites, kindimmer & jacob b. the ep lifts off with the original mix of drop that and wastes no time getting down to business. tough beats and throbbing bass meets cool stabs and vocal stabs urging you to -take your body back-. the jacob b remix of the same track is ruthless. taking no prisoners with a sub heavy mix that never veers from dance floor destruction. the b-side kicks off with leao s second original offering. this is house with heavy footwear. something more stomps, elbows and swings it s way through an intricately placed web of percussion. kindimmer s alien remix subtly uses elements of the original while at the same time segueing into new territory. its deep and eerie, soulful and moody. all the things that have made the berlin based greek one of the most sought after remixers in europe

nous #4 is here and is possibly the most resoundingly mercurial release to come out of the fledging stable thus far, featuring 5 moody, tracky cuts by berlins enigmatic spoiled drama. the show stealer comes courtesy of nys patricia who takes the lead tracks disembodied vocal sample and proceeds to intertwine it around an at once sinister yet beatific piece of atmospheric po-mo techno.

ahead of the release of their third studio album �you play� - out on visionquest in may - rework drop the rise and fall ep featuring two compelling tracks from the album plus a brand new track on the b-side. rise and fall is a full blown dancefloor workout of driving intensity, hypnotic drum patterns and rhythmic vox while ask you demonstrates the bands propensity for a chugging colourful, cosmic groove and a dash of signature anglo-french modern sass. im waiting provides a glimpse into the talented trios deeper style with a moody soundbed of dubby textures and kicking grooves

last magpie makes his electric minds debut with the *influences* ep in april. the eps three original tracks combine the producers knack for punchy uk club tracks with elements of the pioneering electronic music that have informed his music tastes. inspirations from classic hardcore, jungle and garage loom large on ep opener *mirdad*, while *pledge* takes things on an electro tip with nods to the sounds leading mid-2000s exponents. *i love me* juxtaposes light and moody elements for a heavier take on disco and chicago house, while the ep is completed by a sublime trevino remix, as the soulr boss reshapes *pledge* into the kind of tough, hypnotic house he has made his forte.

the legendary tony rohr graces phobiq with his presence and offers two tracks alongside his new partner-in-crime layton giordani. the ep starts out with the sparse arrangement of -careless suggestions-, driven by a locomotive bassline and grinding rhythm section. moody stabs reinforce the bleak vibe, and the vocals coming at us from otherworldly black holes only add to the mood. label boss sasha carassi steps up for the remix in his trademarked stomping style, making use of hypnotic elements and the busy claps from the original. industrial-sounding hi-hat action drives his interpretation all the way home, after an apocalyptic breakdown, of course. on -reggae shiz- things are more stripped-down with bare drums holding everything together, as the rest of the arsenal slowly builds around menacing chords and a rocksteady groove. behind the spotlight, liquid bass comes together with quirky percussion to complete this almost-10-minute-long opus. dema maintains a sublime, shadowy mood in his version but opts for busier hats and heavier usage of chords.

sama recordings presents 4 different visions of todays underground dance music and revives certain emotions with a distinct nod towards all things atmospheric and non linear. laminats >lade< is a more darker and melodic piece in the tradition of raw chicago house music. >sulphur dreams< is an uprising ambient dj tool, while >she can see you< is a moody electronica piece with drifting voice samples. >the withdrawal< by maria colors label boss ynk is an ever-changing analog techno monster with a special feeling for sonorical details and rapidly changing drum patterns. grounded and spiraled out, the journey continues.

rumpelmusig, das neue label von rumpelmeister kalabrese, geht in die nächste runde und macht da weiter, wo es mit dem kalabrese longplayer independent dancer aufgehört hat. hello asshole kommt mit knusprig-swingendem groove daher, der fast schon ein breakbeat ist und es rauscht vorzüglich im sounddesign. das kafi-lied auf der b-seite ist eine liebeserklärung an das kaffeetrinken, sich zeit nehmen am morgen und mit einer moody stimmung in den tag starten. sarah palin, die sängerin des rumpelorchesters, verleiht dem song mit ihrer stimme die kraft, um über allem zu strahlen und um sich gleich am morgen leidenschaftlich in den tag zu stürzen und zu verlieben. dance pop vom allerfeinsten!

just two wonderful vinyl only remixes! dreamy & moody, for those moments like rising or setting sun, perfect for the coming open air season.. no digital sales, promotion or sharing! 180gr vinyl, antistatic innersleeve, shrinked

in certain times special things reoccur. raydilla returns to his warm pulp home with a balanced 4-track ep. the title track the feeling is that signature raydilla sound that combines nice thick drums with a grooving bassline and some moody chords nicely sitting on top. the vocal sample comes in sporadically to finish it off.
this is a vinyl only release.

when berlin meets bucharest, you get the real magic in electronic music.trin limited brings in front, with the first release, a harmonious and energetic blend of techno and house with a specific romanian air, that surrounds this electronic music time scene. our very first trin ltd release features two romanian up and coming producers, vinyl speed adjust - having already established themselves with vinyl releases on diferrent labels. with one original track: *not so sure* a hypnotic tech-house groove and a moody yet stunning remix done by none other than vera heindel (mara trax). on the flipside we have two trin regulars - diferit, stepping to the plate with *grey venues*, a dreamy, breaky affair and lumieux with his *luftrack*, a dramatic microhouse piece in which you will have the oportunity to stimulate your senses. vinyl only!

from hippie dance to optimo. the twins are back with three moody dance tracks.

solar one music is back with their the crystal issue series. after mantras debut now nigel rogers better known as perseus traxx presents his authentic chicago house on this series. moody synths, rattling drum machines and bubbling acid at its best. two tracks for the dancefloor and for your mind. limited edition on transparent green, smokey marbled, single-sided vinyl. no digital release!

enough! music welcomes in the new year with a new release by label founder and artist, danilo schneider. two convincing originals with the typical schneider groove that is immersed with moody energies, governed by a slight detroit touch. the pace of each track is pulsating, pushing hard and aiming directly to the dance floor.on the remix side, enough! has sought the work of romanian ada kaleh, who s mix is on par with an intense, hypnotic groove that wont let you go. here are presented three weapons for the night and certainly a talking point for all underground lovers of this style of tech funk. enough! music hopes you will enjoy this trip!

2014 repress! stockholm limited with a huge compilation. raw, moody and analog techno. special tracks for very special moments. the list of artists speaks for itself. shrink wrap!

the stl project elevates you again on another lovely 12inch called magic23. with 4 tracks and 2 bonus loops, it is the continuation of the vinyl series in deep practiced something style and artful moody created beats and sound made by stephan laubner.

underground quality artist and fear of flying owner blm drops *easy knocking* this spring for huxleys saints & sonnets imprint.
blm, or ben micklewright, has been increasingly on the radar of quality house heads in recent years with output for underground quality and secretsundaze nudging his profile slowly but surely. his stewardship of fear of flying alongside jay massive has resulted in the label, in similarly steady fashion, becoming a mustcheck for fans of the deeper end of house techno who are seeking something that sidesteps trends.blm is at his best when turning in moody, hypnotic and robust house cuts imbued with a distinct uk stylings and that is exactly what he does on *easy knocking* while also turning in electroid tones on opening cut, *paris beatdown*. the result is a classic sounding 4-track ep that has picked up support from efdemin, hackman, djulz, citizen and mosca.

following up their releases on composite records and indigo raw, parham shafti & dominic plaza, aka the quantum mechanics, are back with their second installment on the relaunched unfokused music. here the duos mission to explain the unexplainable continues with two new outstanding cuts, release room and mind tricks. on the remix side, the mighty sasse and his partner in late night crime, the notorious james flavour (also known as one half of dirt crew) join in to show us their tricks. with their combined experience the two elegantly take on where the original leaves you and aim straight for a heart trick that resembles us of moody dancefloor moments from early 90s, modified to take place in a near future.

russian producer neotnas deliveres >slow & steady<, his first ep on soundtravels (st006). we have already introduced him on our first various artist ep >point of view part 1< (st005). typical for his sound is that warm, organic feel all over his house and dubtechno productions. very often accompanied by female vocals and its almost like you hear somebody play a live instrument if you listen carefully. the ep kicks off with the massive floorfiller >trunk party<. an energetic, solid built up track with that bassline killer hook. >user mood< has that typical basic channel touch. dubby techno guided by a floating bassline and little pleasant delays. we are slowly moving forward with evolving sticky, dubby beats in the title track >slow & steady<. this one will warm up every dancefloor, but is also very welcome in the afterhours. the last addition to this ep is >hold<, a warm deephouse track with moody, hopeful and sensitive sounds which reflect beautiful emotions. timeless material again which covers you up like a warm blanket. enjoy!

hotflushs first release of 2014 introduces a handful of new faces to label. the single, a moody house slow-burner titled ride with you, comes from uk duo the white lamp, a collaboration between stalwart london producer darren emerson and vocalist peter josef.

jyc with a archives release from ben morris. three moody cuts created for over one decade ago! lovely artwork by leo lyxxx and as always in a limited edition of 300 copies

among many other things saralunden proves to be a dismal disco star! on this ep she sounds like a stripped down and darker counterpart of sally shapiro, presenting moody and sexy music which is in some ways similar to the italo influenced stuff chromatics is doing and with the same twisted erotic vibe of pulp. this is dirty disco and we like to dance to it.

new kanada welcomes londons bob bhamra into the chamber, with this two-track breaker from his west norwood cassette library (wncl) guise. >say what?< is a broken sub workout, with a strong nod to the hardcore continuum. distant alarms, aggressive drums, and deep bass drops make this a floor-killer for all sound camps. >flashlight< is an aqueous solution of damp funk that will resonate the head and drop the lights. gaseous and moody. on the flip is a slow burner remix of >flashlight< by adam marshall - sitting somewhere between tired breaks and acid reggae. 11 minutes of moog.

creaked records is proud to present pole ep - the ambitious, moody, low end laden debut of swiss native gaspard de la montagne. from the beginning to the end its clear that this three track ep was tastefully put together by a passionate bass music lover to touch others of a similar inclination

my favorite robot serves up another unique and uncompromising release from pink skull, this time in the form of an exclusive vinyl release, months ahead of its digital companion. energetic analogue forms that are simultaneously playful and moody define the sound of their latest full length huitlacoche.

mike okay is back on the dancefloor after a big roadtrip during the worlds largest kindergarten. his new release, called fogel, comes along in three different versions. the original, an edit from himself and a remix from the old but newborn fly motherfucker. you can take the mike versions as sure shot for good vibriations on every floor.... continoues groove and some sweet kids behind the mic are the main cheese, whats fully filled up with fat bass. when you start or end the night try to handle the fly motherfucker remix. the slower walking groove is straight right for this. mixed up with the emo synthi its just a wonderfull dreaming interpretation and perfect to fall into a moody winterdancefloordepression. so the next what! what! episode from its founder mike okay is on the run.....lets fetz!

first appearance of this small-scale vinyl imprint from the east of holland with a split-release by the well-respected aroy dee (m>o>s, delsin, rush hour, dolly) and perseus traxx (bunker, m>o>s). both of them are known for their deep analogue house music productions with raw and sharp edges, but most recognizable in their work is the presence of true emotions. this will also be the distinctive element for the labels future output: emotive electronic music with the soul deep within. honest and unpolished music that is inspired by everyday life, whether it comes from pain or joy. perseus traxx kicks off with an immersive, slow building and uplifting track, followed by a moody but hypnotic and slightly acid inspired piece. aroy dee takes care of the flip-side, with a dreamy and atmospheric track, and one raw, surprising and energetic cut. a versatile selection of tracks

hot on the heels of bmm 002 comes the latest instalment of the birdsmakingmachine series � bmm 003 � a package combining their signature sine-bass laden grooves, steel drums and oblique melodies. >antonios swing<, as the title indicates, literally swings listeners into its rhythm with dark vocal snippets layered onto soft stabs and eerie melodies. >woodpeckers<, on the a2, takes a more linear approach, an effective dj-friendly tool that will please dancefloors in the late hours of the night/early hours of the morning. on the flip, in >silk road< we find a captivating, yet mysteriously funky minimal house affair that builds and builds until finally erupting following the break. the ep is rounded-off with >dead lines<, a broken themed galloping of bass kicks fused into moody melodies and reverberated far cries, resembling a genuine excavation into the depths of house music � another example that the birds are always trying to redefine the genres boundaries.

ekster records from belgium delivering some beautiful moody electronix once again! limited to 200 crystal clear crystal clear copies in a beautiful silkscreened pvc cover. including digital download code!

raw and moody house music. house music far away from clean, proggy or bling bling grooves. that�s what we all have in mind if we speak about simon ferdinand. after a little break simon is back on night drive music with another stunning ep. 180 gramm vinyl. shrinked.

next sinnmusik. 4 deep blunts between new york and chicago house. forward thinking label, publishing group and talent scouts >sinnmusik< present another promising producer in kassel based georgi barrel. with his roots set in hip-hop production, georgis debut ep >ghetto dinner< is a pack of roughly forged house grooves peppered with dusty percussion and soulful vocals.

master of after-dark electronic symphonies, martin buttrich is set to drop a pair of heavyweight tracks on guy gerbers supplement facts imprint this winter. a-side earth of foxes is a moody masterpiece with a complex tapestry of wonky chimes, ethereal voices and a galloping groove. b-side monkey troopers is another techy monster with brooding bassline and classic buttrich drums. with that innate quality of buttrich�s productions the earth of foxes ep is both hypnotic and loopy whilst encased within intricate textures and rhythms.

our favourite swedish house duo is back�more dirty than ever! the follow-up to the previous eps moody & trapped is nothing short of brilliant. waisted with its plucked strings is classic deep house held together by a bumpy groove, soulful vocals & slick keyboard but still maintaining the formula that defines dirtytwo and their finest work to date. talking 2 u is where dirtytwo gets deep down and gritty. chunky house chords, a meaty bassline, cut-up voice samples in full basement effect. flip over for the hard on edit of talking 2 u which goes one step further adding some acid lines and a raw basement feeling. a dub for those who seek a more raw and heavier tool. local talk is talking to you!

fresh off his appearance on earthtones 4, this is octobers debut solo ep. expect a dark sensual foray into the cosmos, some abstract yet moody beats, a galactic house journey, & maybe a portal to another dimension.

4 raw, moody deep house cuts from vancouvers resident soul slinger. heavily influenced by classic hip hop production styles, he reworks soulful vocal samples with gritty drum grooves for a modern twist on classic urban sounds. limited to 300 numbered copies.

in the spring of 2012 yot teamed up with scottish born vocalist soom t (renegade masters). the product of this recording session? the first track on yot 4, the moody epic funk shuffle beat banger *the cure*. rising synths, tough beats and heaps of squelch all pushed up against soom ts unmistakable flow. a sure shot was born.
as well as vocal and instrumental versions of *the cure*, yot 4 features the grinding slow tempo burner *day won* and hypnotic ballad *g.i.m.p*. to record the ep the core four piece signed up a fifth member, multi-instrumentalist markus pyorala. it follows up last years *bitch bender*, which mixmag made album of the month, and drops on harmonia and losonofono.

pareto park presents the first collaboration between george lanham and david meiser with the pair serving up a blend of abrasive modern techno and classic influences. the opener distress sets the tone and grabs the listener from the start with its moody vocals punctuating a sinister beat. lanham s cabot cove syndrome hits hard with a growling synth lead, pushed forward by a building siren. whilst rising entropy and co operation 1 both reveal the duo s mills influences, yet aimed at modern club play. a strong ep with the vinyl release featuring 4 additional locked grooves.

modern primitivism, the fifteenth release on get the curse music comes from the label head clement meyer. a 3-track 12 inch that showcases a new, albeit logical, direction for the producer, now blending electronic body music, industrial, downbeat and 70s electronics in its own raw, moody & distinctive style. as a counterpart to the left-field vibe on the ep, lumigraphs remix (opal tapes, mister saturday night) is a techno bomb ready to serve the dancefloor.

with his debut album prepped for november release, a sagittariun drops a taster of things to come, in the form of the >across the celestial sphere ep<. >clusters< rolls out another dusty breakbeat in perhaps his most dancefloor-centric offering yet. >fire sign< is a warm and jazzy slice of techno, whilst >the dna of life< is a moody, industrial electro join

guerrilla soul is amir alexanders deeper alter ego. his first official release under that moniker is a tribute to elizabeth short, the black dahlia. she was a victim of los angeless most notorious unsolved murder back in the late 40s. deep, dark, moody, and emotive vibrations evoke a feeling of wistful melancholy. amir comes with 2 different perspectives of the same theme one on each side of the record. rhythmically moving with lush pads and a minimalistic, yet succinct bass line. deep and super deep are the flavours du jour

seb zito steps up to the plate for the next release on fuse london with his never ep. title track never delves deep with a moody atmospheric groove whilst sub dubs 111 toughens things up with a stripped back flavour. on the flipside, remixes of never see enzo siragusa and rich nxt inject a d&b style b-line whilst ben rau brings a melodic vision to his version.

vitalik recordings welcomes sam russo to the ranks with the rather fantastic vanishing test ep. sams production skills defy his years, his style defined and his sound signature. his trained ears have been sought after by the likes of craig richards, matt tolfrey and huxley in recent studio collaborations. his music is non-categorical genre speaking however his influences permeate his music, dub and bass play key roles, darkness and light coexist in a dynamic juxtaposition, bright expansive pads soar over rumbling kicks and moody bass lines.