minneapolis exchange is excited to bring the next exchange, a long awaited release for us. as promised, the exchange is the goal so for this exchange we bring you music from our crew in the us. side a is exclusively brought to you by two amazing minneapolis artists that are literally head first in the minneapolis house music and techno scene. these guys are out there on the front lines every weekend and many week nights, they don t sleep! welcome two tracks from jeff swiff and christian james. next up is side b, this is the exchange part ya ll! from chicago we have dan ryan and from los angeles we have ricky tinez. these two bring in a seriously raw and darker vibe to the release, let the tracks speak for themselves and enjoy!

underground tip serious trouble presents the next instalment by nasty king kurl with three ghetto-trap-house driven pounders! get nasty with the king for some serious trouble on the dance-floor!

arvid whetman has plenty going for him at the moment. as sexazoid he s dropping all kinds of off-kilter machine beats on excellent labels like born free, while as your planet is next he builds on appearances on junk yard connections, waving hands, opal tapes, studio barnhus and klasse to deliver this chirpy four-tracker to acid waxa. from the twee vocals to the playful synths and straight up drums, this is club music crafted for an immediate hit. whetman makes this approach work magnificently though, liberally applying his musical personality to lo-fi deep house and roughshod acid, with heartbreaker being a firm favourite thanks to its fulsome 303 bassline and hooky vocal mantras.

native stockholmer and acid-fiend your planet is next turns in a playful and charming ep for klasse wrecks. a close friend of the label and also recent grafiti tapes alumni, ypin provides 4 trax of wildly different flavours ranging from the messy 303 wiggle homage on thunderdome to the epic rave hardware jam of rave2dagrave . something for all the freaks contained within!!

a new single by pama international and it s again available only on a super limited edition 45 vinyl only. on the a side a superb version of man next door. the song has been originally recorded by john holt with his group the paragons in 1968 on duke reids duke label and since then it has been covered by numerous other reggae artists including dennis brown, ub40 and horace andy, becoming a massive hit thanks to andy s more recent version with trip-hop superstars massive attack in their album mezzazine. on the flip side you ll find the rock steady scorcher austerity skank that has already gained support on the airwaves by reagge ambassadords david rodigan and don letts. in their first 10 years pama int l recorded 9 albums, 3 bbcradio 1 maida vale sessions, won the rebel playlist on bbc6, and became the first new act to sign to trojan records in 30 years. their collective nature saw them work with members of the specials, madness, steel pulse, style council, galliano, kasabian, mad professor, toots & the maytals, jimmy cliff to name a few.

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paolo iocca’s back on his own imprint with 3 house tracks slowly derailing into hazy uncanny techno territories. includes trance-inducing ebm remix by florian kupfer.

for the past four decades, a growing cult of soul music collectors have sought two obscure lps and a handful of extremely rare 45s released on the vanity record label lad productions, inc. between the late seventies and the mid eighties by the mysterious south side chicago singer/song writer larry dixon. larry s raw songs capture the transition from r&b to boogie-down as disco was rapidly becoming extinct. they also perfectly illustrate larry’s ability to overcome his environment and discrimination, transcended by his determination to write and produce music. with the support of his faithful musicians, larry s success was only hindered by lack of airplay and promotion, but his talent shines through. this is the story of larry dixon, his label lad productions, inc., and his friends and family throughout four decades of music in chicagos toughest neighborhoods. jerome derradji is the boogie funk division of still music to release this fantastic archive what many consider to be the holy grail of chicago funk, boogie and soul.

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the footloose lp by expanding universe is a young musicians attempt to drag himself out of one of life’s little dark holes. 24 year old dutch producer kevin huizing turned to music as a way of providing a much needed sense of positivity in the world. the result is an accomplished mixture of modern electronica, classical and world rhythms all composed by someone firmly outside of their comfort zone. the overwhelming theme that holds these contrasting influences together is emotion and a desire to make things better. natural and heart- felt. poignant and inspirational. it’s a masterclass in transforming a negative situation into one that’s magical and full of hope. melodies that will stay with you for ever and compositions that truly over ow with feeling and vibrancy. the eight tracks combine to form a wonderful journey of intergalactic escapism worthy of any movie soundtrack. taking science fiction as inspiration if each song where its own unique character they would undoubtedly fuse together transforming into one giant laser beam wielding robot destroying negativity and saving life’s across the galaxy. each track is great but together as part of the album they are unstoppable.

few can fail to have noticed the re-emergence of italian deep house in recent times. tracks paying tribute to the dreamy, loved-up and new age-influenced style pioneered by italian producers in the late 80s and early 90s are ten-a-penny these days, though few are quite as breezy and evocative as this ep from minimono. the fact that it s appearing on re-born rome label vibraphone - dormant since 1993, but brought back to life late last year - is rather fitting. the duo s dreamy, melodious and tactile style - see the fluttering synthesized flute lines and tactile grooves of -sailing-, the horizontal house bliss of -suspend-, and the ron trent style slickness of -next step- - is perfectly in keeping with the label s wavy, sun-kissed ethos.

on scissor and threads fourth release of 2016, newcomer villete takes a turn in the spotlight on their deep house stunner, girl next door.

our planet… is next!? yes, this is in fact the case, at least according to one stockholmdwelling, 30-something (wishes-he-was-a) failed pop star, real name arvid wretman. just how he fell from his position as poster boy of kärrtorp’s ever-vibrant noise scene to the pill-popping, cher-covering discotheque pleaser standing before us today, we could not tell you. what we do know is that studio barnhus stands ready to ride that cash train all the way ’til the bitter end! so yeah, wanna pop some pills? or do you wanna chill? varför alltid dansa och spela det ena? …and do you, or not, believe in life after love? these and many other questions are posed, but never answered, on this ypin ep, the starting point of what we hope will be a particularly lucrative bizniz venture between those two powerhouses of scandi-tronica, your planet is next and studio barnhus. ps. your planet is next’s live show will bring added marketing value and guaranteed customer satisfaction to your dance party.

for moon harbour s next top tech house trick they invite studio and dance floor wizard marco faraone to serve up two great originals and then have santé and mathias kaden remix them to perfection.

you re next: growling reece and jumping drums. ulterior motive show no sign of let up after the debut album the fourth wall. menacing and dancefloor tested *you re next* was made specially for the floor.
music city: super funk. blaxploitation. ulterior motive resurrect a style not heard for a while with this one. sounding live and full of energy music city is the slick older cousin of 2014 album cut sideways and will no doubt be just as popular.

now into its second year, shipwrecs sub label deep sound channel turns to newcomer von grall and berlin based do not resist the beat label boss milton bradley for a new four track ep. von grall goes first following on from a couple of releases in 2014 on annulled and planet rhythm records as well as on a va 12inch with bas mooy and developer.

the first full length album on junk yard connections, an album created by your planet is next. in a limbo of being narrative and abstract this naiv music turns up side down of different values in the music biz. screenprinted cover by artist himself, all copies numbered. your planet is next is also the other half of laguna ladies.

legotek s first lp is brought to you by tel aviv based dot. imagine one of those special sets. the kind of musical story that sticks in your mind for ages, you always remember and in times can scoop endless seeming power from. well this 8-tracker from dot just about fulfils this kind of stimulus. each track can be seen either as one special individual or the whole package as one big flowing journey. mixed together this could easily turn out as a live set. now then, about the unique music and its seductive vibe. staying true to the underground heart of legotek dot has managed what many aim for in effort. a vibrant, lively and deep sound constantly accompanied by strong kicks and pumping melodies. the analogue core of the story has been given the breath of life to become a classic piece of deep house history.

our last ep of the year is a special one as it marks one year of releasing records for keep it zen so we called on ian blevins along with remixes from amsterdams frits wentink and berlins nick beringer to end our year on a high. ian blevins is an influential name in the underground house scene and was mentioned by resident advisor as one of ibizas most talented residents. years of passionately listening to and searching for music, both new and old, has seen ians style mature which has helped shape his own productions and his mysterious duo al gobi.

courtesy of balance presents to you nws, the new project from copenhagen-based wonder kid and priest dj samuel andre madsen. straight up underground deep house, no frills and ready to move dancefloors of all kinds. *next to real* is a little bumpin banger, the more club oriented one, the safe shot in other words... pressed on 45 rpm to give so your message is heard loud and clear! the b-side shines as well with two deeper cuts that should easily stand out in the sea of averageness, at least we believe so. drop the needle and make you own decision about it.

supported by rolando, perc, surgeon, answer code request! ritzi lee is a well-known name in the international techno scene gaining support from major players like ben sims and dave clarke amongst others. detect signal has a pounding grove and incescant feedback tone. early plays are driving clubs into a frenzy with its unrelenting searing tome. a ep to smash clubs with!

our finnish friend with musical adopted home chicago arttu aka lump bangs the box in best warehouse style third time on philpot: raw, minimal and timeless!

david bowie s 2013 album on 180 gram double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve

the long and awaited winter warz release by detest is now finally ready to hit the world! next attack e.p. by detest is one of the most anticipated releases of 2013. daily requests since last year december makes this a wanted artifact for everybody who got love for the underground hardcore drum & bass scene.

two great friends, and exciting young talents, reunite for their second outing on real tone. the transatlantic partnership between leeds-born burnski and new yorks m a n i k has already produced one special creation – the dancefloor smash *you know what its like*. full of funk and relentless energy, the track was a great fusion of the contemporary styles of two well-respected producers.

what better way to welcome the new year than with a bang? thats precisely why we once again got the extraordinary edu imbernon on board to follow up on last years outstanding >mystery inside<

vienna based producer duo ogris debris hit the streets with brandnew tracks from their laboratory. after a busy year so far - delivering remixes for brownswood recordings zara mcfarlane, uk disco maestro joey negro and rocking many live shows all over europe - these cats are handing over a bunch of freshness.

begin clocks a fourth release with another vinyl only limited edition. the next image ep is a dreamy, warm and breezy affair made with the optimism of spring and beyond in mind. the title track has live instrumentation and a recurring guitar motif based around a midtempo groove wrapped in a bed of strings. on the flip the tempo slows for the blissed, brasilian morning sound of day happens. the guitars and feedback lay the foundations for vocals and hypnotic synth/xylophone elements. in early 2012 the previous release sold out. the three track lay ep got support from aficanados moonboots and jason boardman. balearicmike features it on his stunning mix for japanese peeps higherfrequency and james murphy of lcd soundsystem has recently opened his boiler room mix with elate,which is also getting spins and support from zurichs tastemaker lexx . the vibe is growing for begins releases so grab em while you can.

sophisticated bass re-rubs on two classic tracks by mieux, club material par excellence. 200 hand-stamped whitelabels only, no digital. act fast.

the last yam who? release on demo disc sold out in record time, now we have them back for the 15th in the demo disc series. two superb edits of soul drenched boogie/ funk tracks.

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franksen appeared twice on amused with collabo productions. now is his time to go solo. the host of germanys eldest radio dj show, todays you fm clubnight, delivers three versatile tracks. deep, based in groove, accompanied by a stomping remix from mastermind m.in (desolat, yellow tail, systematic...).

limited reissue of this huge funky / disco classic

support from super flu, nick curly, marco carola, gel abril, paco osuna, martin eyerer, hermanez, piemont

limited blue transparent collectors edition! the mighty desonanz strike back and deliver 3 brilliant techno bombs at its very best and darkest. nachtstrom techno deluxe!

nach ihrer first release auf impulsa records nun der zweite streich?feinstertechhouse soundund, welcher die floors wieder zum kochen bringen wird! lets rock:

next up on tom tragos voyage direct series is maxi mill, a young producer from amsterdam. maxi mill came up under the wings of tom trago, co-producing some of tragos tracks, like >steppin out< or >200 b.c<! >to the next< / >sun rays< is his debut release and showcases his love for raw, dirty and syncopated house music. a hot debut from a producer we will surely hear more of soon. he makes up for another voyage direct banger. the voyage continues

jus ed did it again, fantastic deep floating and groovin deep house with detroit flavours, 7 tracks on two proper vinyls

precise, organic, lush, zooming and funky beyond reason, its the fireside burner that will take you into spring. harvey is back with the third and final installment of his locussolus adventure before his album release in spring 2011.

robsouls boss himself back with his personal influence. jackin & classic chicago house are there.

2001 classic!!

dicker minimale schieber incl ralph sliwinski & ndkj rmxs

pat nice and andrew emil aka uptown tones take us on a deep and housy trip to chicago.

phoniques unique vision of house music is continued with the next exciting release on his ladies & gentlemen imprint. serving as a teaser and a taster for the forthcoming >time for house< album, this ep holds three new and exclusive cuts. the album will feature these three lovely numbers, plus more hot new material from phonique, tigerskin, rubini and more. as the name suggests, >time for house< is an open-armed welcome into the blissful, warm and groovy, timeless house sound of l & g! dessous and poker flat key artist vincenzo has his say on the a side, with a long extended cut that gently builds lashings of tension and early morning drama with its deep stabbing push and open, floating breaks. as if we were soaring on the airy breeze of a warm summers evening, or raising our hands at an essential openair in berlin, >return of sha< captures that super elated feeling perfectly. vincenzo refines his sound once again, and marks a beautiful moment for the dancefloor, but also for more relaxed situations. fellow berliner tigerskin aka dub taylor aka alex kr³ger continues the summery, frozen-moment vibes with >too hot<. simple and classic synth hooks combine and layer to describe a chilled house jam that oozes positivity and good times. well known for his many aliases and wide variety of production styles, this track will not disappoint the deephouse heads out there, but will also please fans of his impeccable sound design and tasteful melodic abilities. belgiums kolombo aka olvier gregoire sends off the b side in style with his captivating classic deep dancefloor house exploration named >next dream<. wonderful, organic house sentiments meet characteristic percussion in this wonderfully sequenced conclusion to the ep. gregoire is by no means a newcomer, with countless releases and remixes under his belt, and the warmer-weather vibes of >next dream< works wonders as always!

herzblut returns with more super efficient dancefloor techno! full power play by: dubfire, stephan bodzin, popof, oxia, gregor tresher, karotte, style of eye and more

new bananza with cpen & jt donaldson! enjoy! support by scope, shurikan, moodymanc, jay west, at jazz, troydon, tedd pattersson, grant nelson, robert owens...

nice price deal !!! monster double a side hardstyler!!