in the long line of belgian talent finding a home on wph (think san soda, lemakuhlar, metrobox, locked groove, …) we are pretty sure that kiani & his legion (aka thomas neyens) will claim his rightful place within a couple releases. because just like the other family members kiani has his very own distinct sound. totally kiani and also totally wph. kiani & his legion should have already caught your attention with his free *records & culture* vinyl in wphs v.i.p. series and he was also responsible for *legions of the east* on the recent wph summer special 2013. being a vinyl lover himself it seemed fitting that we release his full e.p. debut on vinyl only (grey coloured & marbled), containing four tracks that will show you the full spectrum of his house music universe. the key words in that universe are melody, breakdowns, surprise and emotion. it is pointless to describe the tracks one by one, simply listen, enjoy and most of all…dance!

so it seems that 2013 was the year skudge team decided to camp by the pressing plant! the skudge imprint is indeed growing along its artists as were now ready to embrace longer formats, a testimony to the future and most than anything a continuous effort to grasp the presents relevancy.

final part in the charles cohen trilogy on morphine records. featuring various works made for dance & theatre productions between 1976 & 1988. eleven tracks in total - lovingly spread over double lp and featuring some of the most beautiful material of the series. another essential purchase. tip!

the journey continues. clone records continue with the re-issue series of the early catalogue of one of the most groundbreaking and influential techno acts ever. raw, uncompromising music made with soul and creativity that has always been the trademark of drexciya. this is the 4th release in the series and contains arguably some of their rarest and most astonishing tracks such as black sea, mantaray, hydro cubes and depressurization.

fresh from his brilliant release on aus music *walk the walk*, komon returns to apple pips once again to indulge his love of garage & house with a pair of utterly future-minded steppers that meld the funloving qualities of his productions with the most addictive kind of swing.

skylax records, the company focused on realeasing original obscure dance classic and everythings that sounds fine to their ears !for this new release, we decided to create another sub – label as this seems to us so special ! skylax records extra series #1 will present the wonderful work from house maestro jason grove with some of the most timeless artists from both chicago & detroit. indeed, we get the chance to get on vocals & productions the great merwyn sanders (formerly known as virgo 4) & legendary undeground resistance member niko marks. we felt that those tracks had something we could qualify as timeless, it is simply the best music we have heard in ages. the master is back. vinyl only

meta014 is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated metalheadz releases in the labes entire history! this milestone outing sees a long overdue debut release for one of the drum and bass scenes greatest talents dom & roland. his constant output of critically acclaimed work, over nearly twenty years, has contained some of the biggest tracks this genre has ever spawned. we proudly present two brand new outstanding examples of his production genius for your listening pleasure.

incl. robert hood remix! dirtro ii is definitely one of the standout cuts of the album and shows phase in his darkest and deepest mood. on the b-side he is joined by one of his biggest inspirations & one of technos most legendary innovators.dj support is obviously seriously heavy with ben klock, surgeon, cosmin trg, josh wink, len faki, oscar mulero, chris liebing, shifted, dvs1, marcel fengler, dj deep, peter van hoesen, truncate, ben sims, steve rachmad and marcel dettmann amongst others.

the first vinyl record from betagamma bears the name of the most extraordinary and fascinating reptile. it is no coincidence. the imprint is given by both betagammas main occupation and his love of minimalism and techno. either way, the track references science. a slightly oddish, popping groove as if someone opened up a terrarium cage. the record features interesting and crazy remixes, clearly everyone has their own geckos in the attic.

django django are pleased to announce that they will be headlining the legendary nme awards tour in february 2013. they will be supported by three more of the most exciting live acts around - miles kane, palma violets and openers - peace. django were also recently announced as the headline act on the laneways stage at next years field day - taking place on may 25 in london. in addition to this brilliant live news the band are treating fans to the release of a remix album of their mercury-nominated self-titled debut lp. the double lp comes in gatefold sleeve, including cd-copy of the album.

a diamond in the rough. echologist aka brendon moeller is undoubtedly one of the most hardest working techno artists around the globe and has left a prolific trademark in the electronic music world. his 10th album, storming heaven, floods us with deep emotions and a unique sound experience. prologue is always looking for new directions of electronic music and we feel strongly that this album fulfills the labels pursuit in a extremely exciting way. it will be treasured for years to come.

giovanni damico (white rabbit recordings/ragrange records - salerno) is maybe the most productive producer we ve ever come across. and were not just talking quantity, were talking quality! for geography records sixth release weve had so much fantastic material to choose from so we decided to put out two eps by giovanni. the first one is called >cuttin, samplin, housin part one<.ranging from the kind of beautiful house music geography has been known for since the release of julius steinhoffs epic out in the woods ep back in 2011 on the a-side to the more fun loving style of the b-side, reminding us of our two latest top 40 hit-records by real cool and shakarchi & straneus.

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

about 18 months ago, lets play house released its most significant ep to date: fantastic mans *its essential*. since then, the australian producer -whose real name is mic newman - has gone on to release a handful of other records, tour the world, and even remix a song for lphs co-owner/-founder, jacques renault. a followup to the 12 inch that started it all was always in order and it is with great pleasure that we finally present it to you now!

now hitting release number six, fly by night music serves up something slightly different from riccio (bosconi // super value), complete with a remix from craig smith (6th borough project), for its latest offering. this is an equally classy release but more of an obvious disco tip. coming in a press of 200 limited blue vinyl and a letter press sleeve, this is another boutique package from fbnm. the man behind the jungle way ep is italian riccardo zanaroli aka riccio, who most recently appeared on the widely lauded bosconi compilation bosconi stallions. a dj, collector, producer and record seller, riccio is a staple on the italian scene and brings plenty of louche disco funk to this release.

rough house and detroit techno killer tracks on this new vinyl from vibe me!!! the new member of the family adrian rodd (catwash/movements) signs the single since 1990, a powerfull old house bomb where the groove and the dirty vocal line push loud till the end! simply amazing. big sound from the new techno talent jonas kopp on the first remix of the release. no words needs. he rules. the second remix on b1 was touched from one of the most interesting artist coming out now. whim-ee from france. we are just proud to release her sound. listen to believe. the last remix its from mussen, label manager of vibe me. that close the release with an hard-techno kick and dark bassline. just for clubbers.

first vinyl pressing limited to 500 copies on white vinyl, including download coupon.
ricardo tobar is releasing his long awaited debut album treillis on established french label desire (ike yard, monoton, live skull, keluar, deathday, egyptology, etc). inspired by mysticism & noise, ricardo uses old drum machines, analog equipment and also samples he has been storing since some years to create dirty sounding drums, modulated synth sounds and keeping far away from the more expected and polished sounds most artists are using.

in the midst of the increasingly popular house music hurricane comes a fresh two track ep from one of the movements most promising talents, richy ahmed. taking cues from hip-hop, techno, funk and disco, the drums ep arrives on the 2nd of december via hot creations.

the new single portends the mood of the ensuing album, a further foray into harris signature blend of house, modern classical, shoe-gaze and noise which is the artists most ambitious and accomplished work to date. as the sole dance floor moment on the lp, *you can always leave* picks up where harris cult hit *lostfound* left off, with vocals once again from danish vocalist gry bagien and the heartbreakingly august trumpet of no regular plays greg paulus. the remarkable terre thaemlitz delivers an epic 12 minute remix on the flip under his dj sprinkles guise which is sure to make this 12inch a sought after piece for house music s analog enthusiasts.

touching upon dance musiculatory milestones like detroit techno and electro, nsyde007 sees tyon, a well-known but besides this moniker for now anonymous traveller, summoning up atmospheres totally his own. this is space music. but not in the ra sense. take the a-side flaw 11, for instance. this is space music in the way it catapults you out, like the most terrible mistake made by man-machine, into the farthest reaches of an ever faster expanding universe, dark energy tearing at your nipples until they rip off, resemblances of melody orchestrating the drama/bliss of event horizon passage. its dark yet beautiful, like the smile on a dying persons face, and a heavily psychedelic trip at that – but fear not! you won’t be subjected to any despicable noodleage here, just to weird, intensely warped sounds you want to dance your ass off to. make it fat on the other side is the sci-fi equivalent to hänsel und gretel: a perpetuating feeding of the child-to-be-eaten. the finest in andromeda’s hyper-fattening molecular cuisine gets crammed into the gagging brat as doom is looming over its forehead. and with every spoon thats being recklessly punched into the poor little demon’s face it is getting closer to its, as well as the dancers ultimate goal: total nirvana. pressed on black vinyl.

lph whites latest is another made­for­the­club sureshot winner from label co­founder and ­owner jacques renault himself. if youve caught one of his sets around the world sometime this year, youve most likely heard the house banger? and consequently gone nuts. its impossible to resist the temptations of the bombastic drums, fat bass, chopped up vocals, and dubby synth hooks included within. a shining example of renault doing what he does best.

neville watson ends 2013, the year in which he released his debut album for creme organization, with a club-focussed 12 inch and the second in the dba special editions series. since remixing dba003, and thereby providing one of the most requested tracks in the labels history, it has only been a matter of time before the legendary uk producer joined the dba camp for a full 12 inch release. in keeping with the remit of the special editions sub-label, all three tracks are aimed squarely at the dancefloor, but relative to previous neville watson releases they tread a significantly more techno line, from the fused circuitry of crossing the is to the deeper strains of hot & heavy, and the twisted bassline assault of wired.

for their sixth release, lets play house has headed down under to scoop up australias fantastic man, a second identity of dj/producer mic newman, with which the melbourne-based artist explores-and exposes-another side of his musical and stylistic skills. and the four original songs on the its essential ep most definitely mark a bit of a departure from newman’s trademark sounds: he has exchanged the thumping, peak-hour, hands-in-the-air chaos and messiness of hits like 2009s *sizzled sally* for a more refined and subtle breed of deep house.

transit records kyoto drops its 3rd vinyl only title very soon in october - stefan goldmann – empty suit. this is a unique track that none other than stefan goldmann could make. this will be one of the most important 12 inch releases of 2013. dont miss!

simian mobile disco are back with the second in a series of collaborations, following on from sacrifice, their joint effort with bicep. this time theyve joined forces with cosmin trg fresh from his highly acclaimed album gordian on 50 weapons. the fruits of this hard graft in the electronic kitchen of smds studio (to push the food metaphor to its limits) kick off with surstro¨mming. this northern swedish delicacy of tinned, fermented sour herring has the dubious claim to fame of being the most putrid smelling food substance in the world. the burbling, queasy synth tones reflect the effects of this scent on all but the true connoisseurs

one of the rarest and most sought after nigerian records is now finally reissued in beutifully remastered sound and with its original artwork.the amrtin brothers were the backing band on the pax nicholas & the netty family album and not only recorded as the tabansi studio band but also as saxon lee & the shadows international. this record presents them at their artistic peak. a solid listen throughout, this is not just another african reissue but an incredibly deep and mature album that stands its ground amongst the best funk and soul jazz albums world wide.

limited highly collectable 12inch vinyl only release! zaf co owned & managed one of londons most popular record stores reckless records, soho from 1988 till 2006. djs from all over the world playing all types of music have at one point traded records or bought records from zaf. he is known to be one of the most knowledgeable record dealers in the uk

as the principal collaborator alongside jason swinscoe in the cinematic orchestra, phil france is responsible for some of the most heartrendingly beautiful music created in recent times. co-writing, arranging and producing on the cinematic orchestra albums including everyday, man with the movie camera, ma fleur and also the triple award winning soundtrack for the crimson wing nature documentary, frances skills have always extended beyond his bass-lines

this autumn the most prolific label in the game, greco-roman, keeps on giving as they announce an ep from rising manchester dj/producer tcts aka sam o neill. the respected london collective will release *these heights* including remixes by dam swindle and greco-roman soundsystem.

in their most furious release to date, blank code presents the strumpet ep. kicking off with the distorted dirty stomp of the original mix, drumcell and material object let loose this dark gem that thunders forth the forgotten language of noise. crowned with explosive hi hats, strumpet seems to tear through any speaker it touches.

a demo tape, sent to capitol records by the trash company in the early 90s, garnered this curt response from then president of the r&b division, joy bailey: some music was never meant to be heard. thug records returns with one of the most intriguing releases to grace the catalogue so far. not restricted by any one scene, max monroe of the trash company produces a hypnotic medley of original hard edge rhythm & blues, soul dance and classic psychedelic punk wave textures. armed with a condition known as synesthesia meaning he perceives sounds, words and letters in terms of color and a 4 track cassette recorder, the trash company has spent the last 30 years as a bedroom recording genius.

the voyager camp proudly presents their second release, this time packaged as a two part series with both editions crafted by the ever capable troy gunner. undoubtedly one of the most talented producers rising through the ranks, the two part ep is a testament to his versatility while showcasing a diverse range of influences. both tracks feature regular and well-known collaborators, rowl and synkro, and the record conveys an even deeper side to all parties involved, signifying a move away from the traditional arrangements seen today in favour of originality.

this new piece of hypnotic room wax doesnt claim detroits situated in the land of the rising sun, but it most definitely comes close! paranoia106, takashi watanabe, yuuki hori and seri can surely be labeled as the rising stars of the japan techno scene, and the bills presented right with this ep

legendary studio 1 re-release! >a series of very special minimal funky music based on very small and sneaky samples, danceable music but very much influenced by architecture and by the idea of taking minimal by the word and leaving out as much elements as possible to bring the maximum within the minimum.< – wolfgang voigt on the studio 1 series. with this re-release of two tracks from wolfgang voigts seminal studio 1 series, lisbons assemble music turns the spotlight back on to what amounts to the basic grammar of most contemporary underground house and techno. along with basic channel and the concept series, studio 1 has long been acknowledged as one of the forerunners of minimalist techno, though voigt is at pains to point out the >differences between their handwriting. rightly so, since neither mark & moritz nor hawtin prioritised the funk and fizz that jumps out of these two tracks >gelb< the determined younger brother to the more conventionally dubby (but no less groovy) >lila<. any producer who has spent long hours making minute adjustments to the interplay between the simplest of elements – kick, bass, snare, hats – should know they have been walking in voigts ever-so-well-placed footsteps. this re-release from assemble music serves as a reminder of where the music has come from

royal dusts self titled debut album has already become an underground favorite and immediately following the release were the rumored whispers of a remix ep coming this fall. well the time has come to put some truth to the matter and proudly announce the royal dust remixes ep featuring mixes from two of the industries most acclaimed artists: ricardo villalobos and the brandt, bauer, frick ensembles paul frick.

there is music that is made from the outside looking in. the textures are vibrant and the beats bang, but there is a hollow radiance at the core. it is pantomime. then there is los angeles alfred darlington aka daedelus, who has released a dozen albums in a dozen years straddling countless sub-genres. they are united by his insistence on letting his emotions guide the blueprint. if you have listened to his music, you understand. there is a balance between the direct and the obtuse that cant be articulated in words. this is part of the subtext for drown out, daedelus most elegiac album. his debut for anticon is a heart-on-sleeve meditation devoted to loss, coded language, and the maddening failures of communication. and yet you can still bob your head to it.
the vinyl lp comes with code for download of the full album.

neil landstrumm returns to dont with a collection of some of his finest and most groundbreaking tracks from the tresor era of the mid to late 90s… also included is an alternative version of tension in new york, made at the same time but never released. what with the current resurgence in real techno, the time is right to show the kids of today, what was going on in the 90s and how it still freaks the frame and gets the dancefloor moving all these years later!

every moment in life has its own and special soundtrack. eclectic and in its usual frieda attitude the >moments like this ep< captures these snap-shots, transforming them perfectly into sound. the three original tracks, composed by ordinary subject, sweeten the party horizon with the right groove. >moments like this< develops an unbelievable drive and with the piano play from sacha ketterlin reaches an incredible deepness. one gets totally into the unrestrained celebration mood with >a jimmy<, which rocks with guitar riffs from 50-51. on the other hand, the >cansons charmed mix< on the >moments like this< invites you to dream. while most dreams take place in black and white, canson in his typical style, draws in the richest of colors, sending our souls into a foreign world. before he smoothly sets us back into our world, he manages to make us glide on a slow trip in which the pictures start to reveal that our aspirations seem almost tangible. last but not least, the >a jimi< is remixed by the label chiefs don ramon and san marco. their >spaghetti house mix< transforms the irrepressible rocker into a bluesy ride into the sunrise.

hvnxx is one of the most special projects weve taken part in as a label. some months ago the xx and young turks asked our artists to remix tracks from coexist. it was a big honour and also a big responsi- bility, specially considering that the xx is one of our favourite bands. the outcome of such challenge is a four-track ep that showcases the sound of both well-established members of the hivern family, such as marc pinol and new jackson, and upcoming talents such as round and mistakes are ok. all four remixes are pretty different among them, but they all manage to maintain the distinctive spirit of the original songs in their own way. marc pinol takes fiction to the good ol days of chicago house, laying the original vocals on top of analog drum-machines and a rubbery bassline to that suggest an imaginary collaboration between adonis and oliver sim. the elusive mistakes are ok maintains the tropical vibe of reunion but provides a warped atmosphere combining breezy chimes with static haze and a propulsive bass that boosts the song towards the second part of the remix. hiverns latest signee round transforms the fragility of missing into a soothing house cut through uplifting organ chords and vigorous rhythms fulfilling dancefloor demands without loosing its melancholic character. finally, new jackson proves once again his knack with nocturnal ambiences flipping swept away into a sensuous deep-house gem guided by an absorbing piano and a slow but steady groove. the release comes in an embossed sleeve with artwork designed by arnau pi. hvnxx is a co-release with young turks.

emmas third strike comes from stuff, one of frances most exciting new talents. to have fun and pretender are only two examples of his producer skills but they already give you an impression of his work!

b-stock! cover with seam split and bent corner. longstanding zoo artist lee pennington presents his first solo ep on the label. comes with romping, stomping berghain esque remix by spencer parker. already the most forward thinking music project ever to hit the island of ibiza, channel zoo was initially an event offering a variety of cutting edge new sounds, provided by the unrivaled underground house and techno record labels of the future. with rapid development from ibiza into hosting channel zoo events at the most prominent clubs in europe featuring only the best artists it was only a matter of time before a serious imprint was established. channel zoo recordings will showcase and push future artists that are keeping music real and fresh without any hype or marketing gimmicks. expect to see and hear a gathering of devoted producers and artists as channel zoo recordings is predicted to make a real impact in electronic music ...keep locked on!

harvey mckay has been making waves in the techno world with releases on drumcode, cocoon, 8 sided dice, soma and more. he has gained support across the globe as one of the hottest techno producers around which has seen him get lots of support from adam beyer on all of the most recent drumcode radio live podcasts. as a dj, harvey has play some of the biggest clubs around the world and has an exceptional skill to read the crowd.

after several years in the wilderness- perpetual speculation to his identity and numerous botched attempts at naming the man (or woman) behind the bear- finally a physical yolo bear release is available - 4 surefire club tracks that are as at home in jersey hood spots as they are in scottish basement clubs or luxurious european rooftop parties. opener bad bxtches starts things off at a dynamic pace- before that good good smooths things out like a hyperactive love ballad. show and tell features enhanced slick talk from nycs chippy nonstop before we are finally serenaded by the romantic intentions of freeki ho. add to this the yolo bear mantra dj tool and we have a complete package that provides us with a great introduction to the most smart/casual bear in the mens department.

idriss d and fabrizio maurizi welcome back to their label francesco bergomi (a.k.a. f.bergomi) and rush. as eclectic as ever, the iconic memento records takes its music catalog one step further with this split ep, featuring 4 off-the-wall tracks that stand out as some of the most uncompromising ever released on its roster.

soul jazz records returns with their most successful series to date, new orleans funk. this new instalment subtitled two-way-pocky-way, gumbo ya ya and the mardi gras mambo features more classic new orleans funk in all its forms.

cgi is proud to present the long overdue vinyl debut of cc, one of the most talented djs and producers currently working outside of the limelight. this release follows up *up wind*, his outstanding 2012 digital ep for jass, and precedes his forthcoming debut 12 inch ep for proper trax.

wph 019 brings us art of tones with lauer remixes. art of tones is of course the much-praised aka of llorca, has long since moved on from his f-communications days and is without a doubt one of the finest and most accomplished house music producers of our time. but we digress, because isnt this all about the music?

following the labels crucial dispatch from dusky earlier this summer, naked naked invite one of the most exciting names to have emerged in house music in recent times, mak & pasteman. the london duo have had an exceptional year, with their stripped-back, sub-soaked, genre-smelting bass fusion appearing in all the right places and playlists.

after ryan davis album particles of bliss in june 2012 on traum it was clear to everyone that he was one oft he most versatile artists on the label. there was no electronic playground he did not enter. his phanstastic and illusionary music makes him such a special artist for traum.