tommy mccook to be leader of the skatalites in the early 1960s, he went on to become the chief exponent of rock steady as leader of the supersonics house band at treasure isle. mccook remained a key session player throughout the reggae era, and during the roots reggae heyday of the mid-1970s, his expressive melodies found particularly strong outlet, especially on the music he created for grassroots producer bunny ‘striker’ lee as a member of the aggrovators, the studio outfit lee hand-picked from the cream of jamaica’s musical crop. when enhanced by the adventurous mixing experiments of king tubby, the engineer that turned dub into an art form, instrumental aggrovators music became positively ethereal, yielding an exceptional listening experience. on king tubby meets the aggrovators at dub station, tommy mccook blows mean sax and flute over dubs of outstanding tracks by johnny clarke, cornell campbell, linval thompson, delroy wilson, and others greats. first issued on third world in 1976, this vinyl reissue comes complete with four thematic bonus tracks, and the whole disc makes for essential listening. reissued on lp and cd with bonus tracks!

respected producer and dj red rack em is due to release his new album self portrait this february via his own label bergerac. formed over the course of four years during a transitional period after moving to berlin, self portrait, as the title suggests, is a true reflection of danny berman and his influences.

david lynch twin peaks kinofilm von 1992 erhielt 3 internationale auszeichnungen (alle für den kult-soundtrack von angelo badalamenti) und 5 weitere nominierungen. nach dem serien soundtrack und vor der neuen serienfortsetzung in 2017 erscheint auch dieser nun im neuen deluxe-format. das 180g doppel-vinyl erscheint in remastered qualität in kirschroter farbe und befindet sich in einem gatefold-sleeve, das wiederum von einem schwarz lackierten, formschön ausgestanzten aussenschuber umgeben und mit einem obi strip komplettiert wird. das neue artwork wurde sowohl von regisseur david lynch, als auch vom komponisten angelo badalamenti freigegeben. die neuen sleevenotes stammen von filmkritiker mark kermode.

first second label s third record untitled ep comes from dj ok + dj bwin, which is two projects by leibniz alongside felix paul (making dj ok) and golem club’s alex hoppe (making dj bwin). the record consists of 4 old school, beat heavy and break infused house cuts ready for the club.

mentha records calls on the services of hakim murphy to rock a record titled ambidextrous to amphibious. the four track 12 inch illustrates murphys ability to create different styles, tempos, and textures. the a side begins with sickness, which displays a sparkling synth line that grooves from beginning to end. a2 is a beatdown tune called spaceness is filled to the brim with texture and harmonic goodness. an acid house banger called merge starts the flip side that features a bubble acid line and moving percussion. panty hose silences ends the record with its jazzy influenced tones and flowing arp lines. a release that is good for home, club, and warehouse use.

evod music presents a new v/a (trasposizioni) mini compilation with aleja sanchez, oisel, syntaxism and yuuki sakai.katharsisis very elegant, with delicate ambients and fine grooves. press text- long: evod music presents a new v/a (trasposizioni) mini compilation with aleja sanchez, oisel, syntaxism and yuuki sakai.katharsisis very elegant, with delicate ambients and fine grooves, rifrazione is a solid track, it contains a filtered off-beat sound, accompanied by a fast-moving synth and dynamic drums orizzonte interno is a strong tune, with hard groove, beautiful processed hats and an excellent sequence tima toa has a continuous, never-ending sounds development, introducing new elements and variations in all its sections.

a year after his last outing on the label, metamethod is back with a second ep for nightime drama. the man born simon haynes is a veteran of the scene who has worked under many different aliases and is now back at the techno frontline, creating the same sort of powerful grooves that made him so essential back in the 90s. ‘exoshift’ opens things up with a lurching, low sung beat that rocks back and forth as frazzled synths and rusty frequencies skate about up top. it’s body music that really makes a mark while ‘autofac’ then slips into more of a forward moving groove with prickly percussion and woodpecker hits all driving along a bleak techno landscape. last of all, ‘superlifter’ marries bulky, broken sounding drums with celestial pads that glow white amongst the murk and greyness of the rest for he track. it is atmospheric, grainy techno for serious heads only.

picking up where they left off three years ago, modern heads, the much-respected collaboration between gianluca meloni and dino sabatini, are back with a dynamic and intriguing four track ep. the duo go straight in here with the club-ready athena. throughout this track, tight percussive elements wind in and around one another, creating an ever-changing rhythm that you can only just hold onto. under this, tense synths pulse away, producing an opaque and insular atmosphere. next up, eumaeus lightens the mood somewhat, providing clarity with a distinct opening drum pattern. this mood doesnt last long though, as indiscernible, haunting vocals begin to echo in the distance, gradually moving closer and further in the mix as sharp pads swoosh either side. side b of the record opens with the deepest and longest track of the ep, eurycleia. simple yet unrelenting drums frame this hypnotic sci-fi episode, through which otherworldly screeches and rumbles reverberate over the twinkling sounds of machines. eurycleias atmosphere continues straight into the final track, laertes theme. this beatless piece takes eurycleias exploratory mood and extrapolates it over five and a half minutes, resulting in what feels like the perfect soundtrack to a glacial expedition in alien territory. as an ep this is a complete and coherent package, a perfect extension to modern heads previous work. the sound palette is familiar, yet refined, developed upon and taken further. the old beggar is undeniably worth the wait for anyone with a taste for the extraterrestrial.

hot on the heels of system of survivals latest album and exclusively on vinyl comes the d-votion ep to get physical music. the influential house duo present cuts from the album, d-votion and no time to waste,d-votion is laid out first a deep and groovy dancefloor track with low end grit and a funky swing it its step. a collaboration with salvatore stallone the track is very moving and nearly impossible to resist. no time to waste plays a hypnotically rhythmic synth over a steamy stage of sweaty percussion. next we turn to the brand new vinyl-exclusive acid house number phantom power for a heavy dose of midnight action. with a very technoid feel, the acids presence suspensefully builds a tension throughout while the bassline chugs the track further. next surfbit joins to present searching for a wave, another track featured on the album. this one shines more sun with warm synths, soft vocals and gentle melodies. the collaboration ends the ep on a warm note, a special sound for a special dancefloor moment.

incoming! adult only 46 is here and it’s another biggie. chris carrier’s trusty label always delivers the funk and this release is no exception. featuring rhythm&soul plus russian newcomers belogurov and orbit and the bossman carrier himself, it’s comprised four tracks, all with their own unique groove and atmosphere – perfect for anyone who loves deep rhythmic house music with hypnotic sensibilities. rhythm&soul takes one side of the record, the first of his tracks ‘take off’ comes in with sturdy beats pushes things along at a steady pace. his use of ‘live’ sounding percussion is evident throughout, working perfectly alongside a captivating double bass keeping things moving. if you manage to stay still while this is playing then there’s something wrong with you, utterly irresistible. the second track from the madrid-based producer is another upbeat joint. the deep bassline bounces up and down while razor sharp hats slice and dice their way through the lower end. as with most of rhythm&soul’s work, there are lots of nuances and details peppering the track, keeping it interesting from start to finish. on the flip side we have the russian boys belogurov and orbit, who deliver eight minutes of pleasure with ‘jysk’. smooth cosmic grooves rise up off this steaming hot, sensual cut. a naughty allure emanates from this track as it moves forward, subtle pads swirling in the background to suck you in and keep you locked to the groove. and to round things off, chris carrier delivers a typically eccentric roll out. subtle beats are placed over an analogue low end together with a selection of strange sounds direct from carrier’s well-equipped lab. variations in the rhythm and texture keep this one interesting all the way until the end.and there it is, another hot one from the adult only camp… strictly for over 18s!

new kid felix leifur made quiet a stir with his debut release on dirt crew last year. the icelandic juggernaut comes from the striving reykjavik music scene and is working closely with the lagaffe tales guys on building a new northern house empire. since his debut hes been working hard on creating a more varied vision of his unique lo slung hip hop approach to house music. with this ep he offers six new outings that have one thing in common, very warm and moody sounds ranging from disco through jazz and hip hop. were certain that he will continue to further cement his name in the coming years and were looking forward to working with him on plenty of exciting projects. opening with eyelids, felix delivers a rough, deep and dark house cut with broken beats, warped piano loops and twisted sampling throughout. classy has a smoky jazz feeling, kept tight with clever beat programming while evolving around a catchy sax motif. our personal fav is the title track, in general, a stunning broken beat house jam, smooth and loose, with swirling keys and a funk flavoured bass. the b-side begins with midwinter, a dance floor gem on a straight up junket. its deep, forward moving and bass driven, much like his track feels like that featured on our deep love compilation in 2016. yet another highlight for us is apollo, theres not many records out there that sound quite like this, thoroughly warped and contorted, depraved strings and a hypnotising rhodes arc and strain until the bass drops and it all falls in place psychedelic beauty! he closes with mine, a dope lo fi hip hop beat that casually wraps our ears, an ice cold soul infused piece.

vilnius based producer, alex pletnev, unleashes four supremely rich cuts for meda fury’s latest release. moving through world music, african flavours and oriental vibes. this one’s vinyl only.

secretsundazes 021 comes in the shape of a 2 tracker from endian. for those that don t know endian is the house/techno alias of george levings most famously known as commix (metalheadz). endian was of course responsible for the huge finish me on secretsundaze in 2015 which was included on mixes by the likes of joy orbison, tessela and scuba. as endian he has released first rate tracks on the likes of non plus, electric minds and trevino s birdie imprint. global ep his 2nd ep for the label see s endian back in fine form. xs-10 is a futuristic, hypnotising burner that in the hands of the right dj is sure to be a deadly weapon. on the flip title track global is a warmer, deeper free flowing track with musical flourishes that will keep the party moving.

the year 2016 cemented dext s position in the boxes of discernible djs around the globe, by putting out a string of material from the likes of hodge, bodyjack, mella dee, endian, lo shea and callahan. we kick off 2017 with a bang with a killer 12inch from the fast rising otik. hailing from bristol by way of london, he has steadily been building an artillery of heavy club hitters on labels including 17 steps, push & run, infinite machine, and durkle disco, plus remixes for the likes of dusky, rosie lowe and pixelord, it s clear to see his ascension is moving at a strong pace and we are proud to be able to drop this for you we won t say much about this ep other than it fuses everything we love here at dext: hard hitting funky drum programming, super heavy sub basses and shades of rave, house and techno. backed with two remixes one from talented newcomer erosion flow who has released on martyn s 3024 label in 2016 and another mix from uk artists who are synonymous with writing club bangers mak & pasteman.

the latest in cold busted’s 7” series – featuring previously digital-only cuts now enshrined on wax – comes from accomplished polish beat-maker emapea. known for his contributions to the iwymi and bust free compilations as well as his widely lauded album seeds, roots & fruits, emapea has been recently selected for inclusion in mark farina’s next mushroom jazz installment. so the time is ripe to get funky and fresh with this prime beat-maker’s new 7” single. this one goes out to the b-boys, as “b-boy stance” grooves with its ‘70s-style car chase guitar, feet-shuffling rhythms, horn splashes, and energetic vocal drops. every b-boy needs a solid b-side, and here you’ll find “b-boy theme”. this one transports the floor to a raucous block party complete with breakneck scratches and energetic drum loops, alongside ‘70s funk flourishes that’ll get any private dick – who’s a sex machine to all the chicks – quickly moving his hips.

starting 2017 off with a bang!! a steamy new chapter in the dc/bc love affair. very psyched to welcome vancouver s flørist to the world building familia. beautiful 12- naturally combining peaceful italo house elements, sexy uk garage vibes & dubby techno visions... true deepness! very stylish biz! hitting you hard and deep!!!

brazillian-born daniela caldellas returns to hotflush recordings with misantropicalia, a three track ep, with each one showing different facets of her influences, further enriching her identity as terr. picking up where last aprils burn the past ep left off, terr continues to develop what is becoming her retro-futurist signature. the unmistakable footprint of electro, as well as a palpable nostalgia for the early 80s, is present throughout. the title track perhaps even betrays a whiff of italo or hi-nrg with its moroder-esque bass and silky guitar licks, before moving into pure body-popping, linoleum dancefloor territory on the b-side. outrun is an invitation to do the robot worm best heard on a portable ghetto blaster, while dont look around rounds off the 12inch in galvanizing style with hints of electroclash in fractured, fleeting vocals and beats of the fat variety. misantropicalia shows terr with her influences on her sleeve, and her gaze fixed firmly forwards

vanta series is the new series for killekill’s dancefloor music. the releases come in series, every series comes with a theme and one artwork which is being split in several parts to go with each release. the first series is called “the end is near” and features four records. it comes with an artwork by french visual artist elzo durt. vanta 003 comes from eomac under his alias eeoo. eeoo is a side project for what is, in eomac’s mind, straight up, techno-rave-house-jungle- disco influenced, dancefloor material. it draws influence from classic styles of dance music. less dense, less conceptual than the eomac-music. less focussed on texture and atmosphere, a more direct approach for sweaty ravers and moving bodies.

cheeky bed bugs - marilips: knowing the quality of ruff and raw housey sounds that both fabio monesi and dj octopus are prone to in their tracks, cheeky bed bugs is a collaboration that we have craved for and it comes in a gritty and dancefloor oriented form. starting off as a warm and funky piece, marilips soon goes into a puncher with a moving bassline and a reverbed claps while the main sequence taints it with an ominous feel. the whole track is enveloped in an almost burned texture giving it pretty live sound that will heat your feet in the club. nothing short of a cheeky feel!

junction records is back with junction002, packed with four to the floor techno tracks blending tech-house and house influences together. the a side starts with uk producer kiyo s desdemona , a powerful and hypnotic tune featuring kiyo s signature pounding kicks, huge moving pads, and detailed effects from the strung-out reverbs. metro follows with heavy tech-house flavour and subtle, atmospheric influences. filtered chords and spacious drones fill the breakdowns and pave the way for the infectious percussive melody.

nights get ever colder. the label owned by paris stalwart d’julz welcomes back an old friend in anonym, the man responsible for bcr006 and bcr021 returns for a four-track outing which includes a remix from orlando voorn. sultry atmospherics and masterful production are evident throughout this crisp new addition to the bass culture catalogue, another instant classic from the detroit badboy anonym.the first of the four tracks on this ep goes by the name of ‘castaway’, and its effortless groove will have you drifting away to a desert island the second you hear it. as a slightly obscured vocal repeats ‘castaway’ over and over, you’re lulled into a dreamlike state. simple and highly effective, its progression is subtle and invigorating. right after that we have dutch supremo orlando voorn taking charge of the remix and pushing the track deeper into celestial territory with flashes of synth that transport you out into the cosmos. the atmosphere of the original is expertly retained, with a steady pace and cool, mellow vibes throughout. flip the record over and there are two more killer cuts. first we have ‘doin it to ya body’, which keeps things minimal and straight to the point. bright disco strings lie at the heart of this track, slowly weaving their way in and out of the background while the drums and rugged b-line keep your feet moving and head bopping. lastly, ‘wara coco’ offers more hypnotic vibes drawing you with its dainty melody, dancing around the top end, while a mean bassline throbs away, deep down in the low end. it’s an strong combination and finishes off the ep in style.

the debut release for the label is inspired from lingering between different realities. the original cut of bardo starts the release perfectly with a groovy bass and delayed atmospheric sounds, on point for self inner exploration. ed herbst &#769,s version brings some of his innate talent as a beatmaker. forward moving bass, crisp percussions and expansive sounds, make it perfect for the the late hours. on the flip side, han delivers a tool with layered percussions that are accompanied by futuristic sounds creating a solid groove that will keep you locked in. nick beringer delivers a superb remix of tamed, raw elements and tripped out sounds all along the track make this a dance floor bomb.

following a soulful ep that enjoyed recognition from many big names in the industry, algorhythmic is moving forward to its second release which already hits the dancefloor with groovy, yet powerful tracks. the va brings together artists from all around the world who don t cease to amaze with their fresh beats and out of this world sounds. already having the support of raresh, petre inspirescu and barac, just to name a few, the record promises to deliever an exquisite groove, so get ready to lose yourself to it!

fonits b 85, part of the legendary serie usignolo, which bears the signatures of the mysterious coscia (perhaps a moniker of accordionist gianni?) and formini, is another cult library music release: an orchestral pop record whose tracks are curiously recommended to accompany viewings of vast parks, footage of agriculture, ads, moving crowds and congested traffic jams, american working-class districts with hilarious titles such as dayda, schizzo, palmas, murlak (which casts an incredible fuzz guitar), bronx and ciresa facaud. in two words: a must!

marcel vogels intimate friends label turns to an unknown entity for their next release, giving dear earth no less than a full album to run with as a first outing. that s a strong statement of conviction, and the label are right to be so bold as dear earth shows off the kind of inventive, sample-rich approach that makes your ears prick up in an instant. supposedly hailing from london, this mysterious figure has been trawling through all kinds of ephemera and stewing it into a soulful, meandering body of work that touches on house, downtempo broken beat and more besides

editions mego is proud to publish the third release by sendai. comprised of peter van hoesen and yves de mey, ground and figure presents the duo reside in a more economic framework which allows the sound and rhythm they produce more room to shift, swirl and swim the circumference of the audio spectrum. moving away from the twitchiness and anxiety of the earlier output ground and figure is a vast spacious journey from a duo in full control of their chosen path.
throughout ground and figure abstraction and rhythm weave amongst each other in such a sly manner that the resulting tension in the conflicting elements presents the listener with a hypothetical high-tech elastic percussive grid. a thudding, pulsating, shapeshifting ambient beast is summoned by these two creators working as one.
this is machine music. this is hypnotic disorientation. this is an immense ambitious and refined world of sound and rhythm. this is the work of two producers who continuously try to top up their skills.
the double vinyl lp includes a download code.

nostalgic, soulful and, of course, boogie-woogie. thats how belgian dj producer boogie belgique (aka oswald cromheecke) describes the enticing combination of styles and sources from different decades that make up his music. taking vintage inspirations, most notably from swing and jazz eras, and merging them with contemporary beats and textures is the young producers forte. this is pleasingly evident on volta, the latest boogie belgique album for the cold busted label. jungle law gives a glimpse into boogie belgiques sonic palette. tough hip hop beats and funky live guitar follow an intro of jungle ambience as a trumpet presents the melody. soon some swingy big band jazz enters the song in an almost ghostly manner, while the insistent beat keeps the dance floor moving. album opener go slow shows a different side to the coin giving the listener an uptempo broken beat rhythm, some bouncy bass guitar, snippets of string loops, and a lovely, forlorn vocal line that echoes the past. its a beautiful concoction, and boogie belgique delivers on many aspects of this style throughout his eleven track album. volta is a satisfying trip in an aural time machine.

repress 2016 , firecracker recordings drop the long awaited ep4! as usual, the packaging is of highest quality - a must for the collectors of the series. linkwood & house of traps take the a side with barely eagle. its a huge, slow moving disco hybrid thats already been played to death by trevor jackson, trusme and the unabombers! linkwood drops a killer edit on the b side and fudge fingas explore unknown space territory with his ra inspired situation diminished. three killer tracks on ltd 10inch vinyl press! do not sleep on this!

moving across the dynamics of feelings and rythms of matter, oltrarno recordings presents “observing organic structures”, a mini lp produced from the duo raccoglimento parziale. the breath of analog machines tarnishes the infinite mirrors of possibilities. our duo wants us to absorb their work not only with the ears, but through all our pores. attention becomes our antenna. to refine this package, long time friend of the duo spacetravel, who just released his debut double-ep on perlon, elaborates his personal view with a full galloping remix.
raccoglimento parziale is a project by stefano meucci and andrea giachetti
written and recorded in pausenraum, berlin, 2015.
mastered by stephan betke at scape, berlin.
artwork by juana anzellini, von der serie “anonyme”, 2015.

bedrock 18 compiled by john digweed consists of 2 discs showcasing 21 exclusive tracks from some of bedrock s favourite artists and some exciting new names on the label s roster, d-nox and frank beckers unfurl their distinctive sound steeped in detailed rhythms and mesmerizing harmonies, whilst marc romboy unleashes his deeply twisted remix of emerson, digweed & muirs huge fanfare. the firing percussive funk of cj jeff, guy js mind-bending 2026. all stick to the script that electronic music should have no boundaries and creativity and feelings are the only things that matter.

!! 70% deal !!
releasing albums on perlon, ~scape, background and his own label süd electronic, portable has appeared on a string of highly credible imprints, with singles also landing on karat records, musik krause and yore records. spending his early years in cape town, portable moved to london, followed by lisbon, before finally settling in berlin. whilst in lisbon he also created his bodycode alias, and soon after dropped an album on ghostly internationals sister-label spectral sound. kick-starting his release on rhythm cult, * reeva numbers* is a dusky production complete with ethereal organ chords, offbeat stabs and subtle melodies. next, * only human* draws from the sound of the producers bodycode moniker, implementing more dancefloor-focused aesthetics with the help of shuffling rhythms, deep vocal moans and heady keys. concluding the release, * moving, trains and you* is the most minimal number of the package with rolling percussion, soaring pads and a heightening suspense.

!! 70% xmas deal !!duskys 17 steps present floor to floor. featuring tracks from velvit, trevino, lo shea, hugo massein and alan fitzpatrick, floor to floor compiles 12 tracks that approach the modern house and techno aesthetic with a uk edge. joining the dots between electronica-leaning sounds, melodic house and warm-up grooves to moody techno, looping tech house tools and broken beats, floor to floor represents a snapshot of current uk house and techno sound worlds all heavily road tested in dusky s dj sets. carefully compiled over a 12 month period, each track combines artistic individuality with dancefloor utility. on the second sampler, uk techno powerhouse alan fitzpatrick delivers a nostalgic nosebleed rave banger in a modern style on where haus?, xl signing hugo massein deals in rolling tech nastiness on restart the sun, lo sheas shuffling, sci-fi beats elevate thousand foot waves while moniker take things deeper on moving.

kidnap kid kickstarts his new label with an anthemic and emotive production that is arguably his best to date.&#8203,,birds that fly &#8203,,is an indelible cut thats timeless in nature. its accelerated by an equally moving and slick production, moments feat leo stannard&#8203,,, a captivating classic in original form as well as the paired instrumental mix. after releasing on a number of great labels over the past few years, i m excited to have one to call my own. birds that fly was born of the need for a home that felt in harmony with my musical aesthetic. im looking forward to releasing the music i love over th&#8203,,e years to come. kidnap kid kidnap kids versatility is what shines here. treading a winding path, he originally made his home on the black butter label, but has since spread his wings to encompass a more underground aesthetic. this journey has led to the conception of &#8203,,birds that fly a home for his own and other likeminded producers and a platform that will no doubt be a compellingforceinthecomingmonths.th&#8203,,e&#8203,, vocalson moments belongtosingerandsongwriter&#8203,,leostannard&#8203,,,&#8203,,who at only 20 years old is also part of the black butter family, and was recently supported by bbc introducing.

nice price deal !!! second release on wax for led records, and now is the time for gas vs linuz first ep with a project started as a collaboration between two italian artists: enrico gasperini and lino pugliese. day zero goes darker and deeper: an underneath bass always moving under hypnotic rhythms is shaked by spacey syhnth sounds for an overall >epic< feeling..a track for both evening and morning sessions .. >zuloop< is an un-conventional electronic house track: broken beat loops, live orienteddrums and cutted voice elements are fused with a sunny piano-synth foran out-of-scheme sound.. miguel sar, better knowns as tadeo, is one of the most important artists of the spanish electronic scene and delivers a true bomb with his remix for led002: 808 rhythms and groovin bass mixed with a sensual vocal line turns >day zero< and >zuloop< into a more club-oriented track for a great journey into electronic sound!!

limited repress due to high demand on requests. eating records was born in the brussels underground scene, inspired by the idea of synthesizing two different horizons to get a beautiful concept. in the beginning it was simply the need to go back to roots and try to connect with the present and future, but eventually it ended up with a modern groovy label. the first release of the label was not that easy to find. the eclectic worlds of the two members did not really help them. but that was until they found jr from dallas - a talented dj producer from lille, owner of gourmand music recording - maybe food is the key... who knows ? jr has always been a forward-moving artist, but his music cannot - and should not - be mapped linearly. after releasing on labels as farris wheel recordings and greenhouse recordings, he had nowhere to go but backward for his new ep on eating records to its 90 old school beats and hypnotizing basses. phonical deep is gorgeous and evocative all the same. technival is stylish enough, and it is as restlessly creative as you would expect. it is followed by the hypnotic and beautiful remix of jay bliss of phonical deep - the eps final track. the fact is, jay bliss has managed to create something so refreshingly unique that trying to categorize and label his remix is rather dubious. he transformed the original melodic part to a blissful pad embellished with a repetitive rhythm spiced with tiny subtle details. it is easier to see this remix as the backbone of electronic music - simple and repetitive but never boring.

rawax proudly welcomes alexander dorn aka credit 00 to the rawax family!
back in the days at the west-saxon highlands there was a missile, which marked the starting point. when credit 00 saw the legendary rocket rise on tetris’ final screen, it was the first time he became aware of electronic music at all. since then it actually hasn’t changed that much. he keeps pushing that buttons that belong to the impressive pool of music machines towered up next to his bed. after moving to dresden in 2000 to study fine arts, his passion for synthesizers and drum machines got nurtured through visits of dresden’s club-canalisation. he quickly made himself a name as a dj, who is just doing his own thing and got popular for that reason. as a part of the idealfun-crew he started hosting parties always in the twilight zone between legal and illegal. this led to “robo dance”, dresden’s only and (also for some other reasons) best electro club night featuring guests like dmx krew, luke eargoogle or imatran voima. the track credit made with randy barracuda of imatran voima has probably been created some time after the show. apparently, randy was not in good shape anymore and so “lebensraum” unmistakably bears credit’s hallmarks. for his own music he’s inspired by cannibal movies, number theory and birds. still, his music is not easy to pigeonhole. after all, he loves synth wave, electro, afro, kraut, kosmische, disco, italo, miami bass and other proto stuff – a lot of machine music.

pierre codarin returns to his eponymous imprint with four rhythmic productions dropping on wax in december. with previous releases commanding respect from the likes of mr. g, radio slave, raresh, laurent garnier, jackmaster, italojohnson, apollonia and more.
ebbing pads initiate the package in think before teasing in intricate percussion and moody bass throbs. metallic synths, mesmerising atmospherics and an ominous hook then make up front to back before moving on to the soaring chords and trippy nuances of everything you do. tying things together, universal man layers a medley of undulating components as ethereal effects operate throughout.

2016 re:issue presssed on 180gr , incl mp3 download card
- dub mixes by mad professor

blaring and unnerving, yyyy s intention of mortal gets revisited with a remix package featuring lucy, varg, ascion and yyyy themselves, resulting in a barrage of arpeggiated behaviour and regimented soundscapes. a force pushing forward creativity with on-point refinement, lucy immediately veers in with his visceral power of sound. an avalanche of intricate and experimental arrangement soon meets a series of astute percussion and typical foreboding energy, retaining a certain texture-over-beat throughout. yyyy s depth of music imagination & influence is heard in this highly charged, awestricken ensemble for their rework of intention of mortal . unfolding a mixture of fear and complication, this track keeps you thinking as well as moving. an almost endless supply of plucked synth rhythm keeps the chaos taut and throughout. ascion s remix of stone relief of gods faces credits the release with clean kicks, industrial clanks and atmospheric keys. this no-nonsense approach to production is not to be underestimated, a dream-state sequence of induced electronic abstraction. the first and most immediate observation of b2 is vargs take on reach for forgiveness - a menacing, pin-sharp account of the visceral power of techno, dialling in to both tense and euphoric. the ambiguity of each track lends itself to its success, meticulous in detail and curated with passion. a release that divulges the mysterious sonic world and deviates from the expected.

after providing us with the boogie drenched tempo dreams vol. 2 compilation, la-based modern funk maestro b. bravo is back with a new 7inch that s sure to become a staple for the crates. with that feel good bassline and soulful hook, up-tempo a-side single i m for reals infectious keys will get the dancefloor moving, while b-side track stay the nights gets a very rare dubbed out remix from hawaii s mr. carmack taking things to that tropical island vibe. let the funk take you. b. bravos debut album will be out on bastard jazz in early 2017.

the fourth laq is proudly made by attic’s owner fabrizio lapiana. his melodic techno taste is employed into each track moving from hypnotic hard strings of the “cold in summer” to the sour and acidic groove of “acid smiles” (both on the first side). in the b-side fabrizio goes into more hypnotic and obsessive sound. a sort of progressive-techno vibes served to people who never-stop dancing.

be y&#333,kai’ is the collaborative project from techno duo minilogue’s sebastian mullaert , fellow swedish composer douglas holmquist and celebrated illustrator/animator kristofer ström . uniting music with art and the moving pic ture, ‘facefist’ leads a multimedia experience through a trio of mesmerising audio/visual trips - two films (‘facefist’ and ‘facemissed’) featuring japanese anime-inspired shape-shifting creatures and a third more abstract, alternate vision/soundscape( ‘facekissed’).standalone track ‘facetwist’ is a more propulsive version of leadtrack ‘facefist’.this debut release will be landing as a rare treat from hypercolour offshoot space hardware with a limited run of vinyl. art flourishes when the freedom, flow and creativity intersect. often a direct response to resistance, art transcends borders and the physical to allow transmission of the soul, emotion and consciousness.

the second outing from btg follows, in tradition, their 2 originals and 2 remixes format. this time round toyc creates a slower paced dance floor obliterator titled ‘kicks’ sounding like a wonky laser gun trapped inside a broken 808 landing somewhere between broken techno and bass. on the remix project mooncircle and 20/20 ldn affiliated deft deconstructs and reconstructs toyc’s track into a maximalist beast fusing the current sounds of 160 bpm 170 bpm and half­time dnb with the technical precision of amon tobin. up next the booty­shaking stormer they call itoa, known for releases on bad taste and being featured in storming 160­/170bpm sets by djs and tastemakers such as om unit and sam binga. ‘snake pass’ is a classic itoa track, playful bouncing subs and flickering percussion and shards of vocal, landing somewhere between footwork and booty bass. btg co­founder etch sets the pace with his remix of snake pass, coming through with a schizophrenic beats influenced sub heavy stepper that slowly evolves into a breakbeat onslaught.
dj support: nightwave, sully, addison groove, deadboy, horse meat disco, mj cole, barely legal, shadow child, amy becker, pathaan/bbc worldwide, boy 8-bit, blackdown/rinse fm, 2 bad mice, synkro/akkord, randomer, my nu leng, craig richards, foul play/moving shadow, dj zinc, dj orgasmic/origami sound... + many more

supported by oscar mulero, jonas kopp, the advent, zadig, blawan, pfirter. the fifth release on dimi angelis angls label is here, featuring four original tracks. opener eye of the storm v1 is all about its hook. powerful yet playful, its loopy nature masks raw, driving techno hiding underneath. a foundation that is also very much present in electric tree. the second banger on this side of the ep almost sounds like analog equipment in conversation with itself. trippy, moving and constantly changing. on the flipside, speed boarding is growling lead synth propels the track forward, opening up and showing a glimpse of its contained grit every now and then. closing down the four-tracker, eye of the storm v2 trades some of the raw feel of its a-side counterpart for a more introvert, subtle vibe, making it.

fine announce their second release from tilman with warm, subtle and swinging house for your pleasure.

after a well-received debut record on fellow leipzig imprint kann (route, 2015), tent tracks marks polo s second artist ep and his rst one for holger. here he further expands the hypnotic qualities of his productions and yet always remains in the blurry zone between techno and house. based on rather loopy grooves, his sound is moving as well as meditative it s extremely physical and remarkably spiritual at the same time. music to dance and lose your mind to. in all that its essentially polo one of leipzig s most established djs for almost two decades, rock solid and ever reliable.

opilec music is proud to bring you the first ever remix album of san francisco s cult synthesizer-punk legends, the units! one of america s first synthesizer bands and pioneers of a genre now known as synthpunk, the units were notable for their use of synthesizers in place of guitars, and multimedia performances featuring multiple projections of satirical, instructional films critical of conformity and consumerism... predating mtv and 25 years before the birth of youtube! this is a definitive collection of over 24 of the band s original songs written between 1977 and 1984 and remixed for the dance floor in 2010 by a renowned and international cast of over 40 djs, producers and bands active in the contemporary club scene. this project celebrates the futuristic units along with the innovative djs that first played them.

synkronized is the fourth studio album released by funk/acid jazz band jamiroquai, fronted by vocalist and key-member jay kay. originally released in 1999, synkronized is the band’s follow-up to the successful album travelling without moving movlp1731. the album includes the singles -canned heat- (#1 on the us dance charts), -supersonic- (#1 on the us dance charts and #22 on the uk singles chart), -king for a day-, -black capricorn day- and -deeper underground-.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl. the gatefold sleeve includes front and back uv spot on jamiroquai/buffalo man logo.