everybody loves summer & house music, and of course so do we! these four tracks by our italian and spanish friends have already been hammered on various open air floors by the usual suspects, and especially marco effe s track chesley had people running up into the dj-booth trying to find out what it is. well, today we finally have the answer.
but also romano and luca, who both have made a name for themselves with releases on break new soil as well as various other imprints are showing why they are two of the keyplayers of modern house-music from italy. and last but not least danny serrano & hector coutu deliver a classic groove monster that will bring new boosts of energy to preparties, prime-time sets and after-hour dancefloors as well.

this sampler, first of two, holds three tracks from the classic >spelunking< ep, which was originally released on planet e and with which he solidified his name in the scene. track a2, land of the lost dance, is an unreleased track from that era. another fine example which shows that recloose is the don of mixing funk and techno. with this compilation we celebrate reclooses early works from the late 90s, early 00s. this material is often regarded as his best. the compilation includes his best music from that period, both released and unreleased.

final release !!! rush hour presents a new series of releases entitled -voyage direct-. this series is about all about feel good club music and is curated by tom trago. hence the name voyage direct, which was also the title of his debut double ep. dexter kicks off this series in a classy style with his junofest ep. this is easily his best work since his genre breaking electrofunk hit -i dont care- from 2000. and now its time for -junofest ep-. the title track is a steady, yet smooth club groove with enough wsing to make anyone dance to the music. a true party starter. on the aa side we find -not the only one-, an infectious vocoder vocal track that makes you smile. this is one of those rare tracks that has a poppy, commercial feel without losing its underground raw appeal. it could just be his biggest track since -i dont care-

can we do more? we are very happy to welcome back one of the guys that started it all with us in the late 90s and after some time away working on other forms of music lance desardi is back with us in full force! releasing with seasons recordings in the late 90s working under the artist name lance nuance with projects >leaving the city< & >pieces unfold<. also working along side his long time friend jt donaldson as they worked under undercover agency and released an lp titled >paper love< on the seasons recordings imprint. ld is back and get ready for this single to break dance floors in half!
enjoy the music and remember to play it loud!

as you may already know about it, the artist costello (who is living in bordeaux at the moment) is releasing his first ep on boxon records. costello, 23 years old dj/producer, already appeared in international labels (plasmapool, party like us, big fish recordings, dust traxx chicago) and made remixes of artists such as missil, dilemn, stereoheroes, udachi or gooseflesh. thanks to his insane shows, his youth influenced by a good dose of strength and technique, and his electro 90s sounding break, rock or hip-hop, he managed to make a name.
supported by alex gopher, don rimini, missil, cyberpunkers, beataucue, the bloody beetroots, franki chan, mstrkrft, malente, larry tee, calvertron, polymorphic, tommie sunshine, human life, lazy rich, andre dalcanà, ...

boka records hit release number 30 and they have delved deep into the dubstep archives on this one. innasekts >cluster< has been around on dubplate for well over a year now with the dubstep heads still demading its release, its finally here! this one packs a punch, ultra deep and heavy basslines with innasekts signature technological atmospheres. backed with their remix of sumones (planet mu) track >zombie<, a voyage into deep and atmospheric drumstep. its been a while since innasekts releases on rottun recordings and the rumour is this could be their final release under this name. dj support coming from the likes of scuba, faib, bunzer0, matt-u, moldy & truth.

phonica records limited offshoot returns with a second 12 inch from the man that kickstarted the label iori. the okinawan producer, whose >galaxy / urge< 12 inch won praise from across the board, has been working prolifically and this is only a brief glimpse of things to come. first up is >spatiotemporal< - a ten and a half techno odyssey towards the deeper echelons of the genre. starting off as a simple drum attern, >spatiotemporal< slowly but steadily builds up, with iori bringing layer after layer of synths proper mid-paced cosmic techno!! its definitely one of those tracks that need to be left to do their work preferably on a loud soundsystem! on the flip, weve secured the remix talents of one of the hottest names in techno at the moment. all the way from cold sweden, skudge have made quite a name for themselves in the last year, with solid releases on their own imprint. their remix of >grit< more than exceeded our expectations. its a masterpiece of stripped down techno that brings to the fore all the parts we like from the original, while taking it in a completely different direction. special artwork by pedro carvalho de almeida.

for this 10th wph release we looked towards belgiums finest raoul lambert aka raoul belmans aka one half of swirl people to follow up on his splendid wph blue b-side track 3 seconds released late 2009. raoul quickly sent us cinnamon dreams, the result of a long valencia-session with friend and fellow producer nacho marco, during which they apparently ate the whole spanish supply of belgian speculoospasta, a specialty that cannot be translated in english, but it contains cinnamon, hence the name of the track and the ep

incl luna city express remix! played by luciano, matthias tanzmann, nick curly, mathias kaden, 2000 and one. since releasing on labels like souvenir, desolat, off and international freakshow, he is well known and dj s like ricardo villalobos, richard hawtin, luciano and loco dice to name a few, appreciate his tracks during their sets. we are very thrilled to have markus ferdinand aka m.in releasing on baalsaal records.

amazing music was born from the mind of a young producer and dj northern italy. the owners name is matthew lima,he wants to present all the artists around him..italian and foreign who produce the music he prefers tech_house.inside the label will also be high level international artists. not just young. its an amazing project...

marc feind was born in scotland and raised in germany. he was influenced by punk, kraftwerk and funk. as a dj he played chicago house and played siegessäule at love parade. his cover version of the german punk band extrabreit is a mixture of electro/punk, house and break beat. the ep comes with two mixes and traxx by stereo jack and two anonymous techno big name djs/producers.

the future disease lives up to its name: a maelstrom of driving bass, otherworldly screams, and speaker destroying kick drums inch us ever closer to satronicas prophecies of doom and destruction! with this 4 track ep, satronica cements his position as one of the worlds premier hardcore industrialists. this monster delivers a bone crushing collaboration with hardcore legend unexist along with two tracks of pure unadulterated satronica madness! and if that isnt enough, witness a body hammering remix by industrial technos new dominator - waldhaus! satronicas tracks have recently been featured within the worlds best known hardcore compilations on labels like thunderdome, moh, neophyte records, and traxtorm. he is dj-ing and bringing his massive live show to the worlds premier hardcore festivals like q-base, dominator, and e-mission. the mission is clear: freedom for the masses from the soul killing pollution of commercial music! industrial strength records is proud to present innovator & scholar of chaos - satronica! for your listening displeasure!

it only takes one listen to jee days >like a child< – and its whirling, hypnotic rush – to recognize the know-how that has made studio whiz dennis dj mcnany a go-to source in new york citys dance music scene. over the last decade, the sound architect has become a musical jack-of-all-trades: fine tuning releases from outfits such as the rapture and turing machine, working on early output from dfa records, maintaining his own run roc label, remixing artists like panthers, ghostape and digable planets ladybug mecca, and contributing keyboards and percussion on tour with the juan maclean. in light of the already impossibly long list of credits to mcnanys name (including the numerous pseudonyms under which he has released his own music) the jee day debut 12 inch is a bit like a first listen to an artist who audiences, ironically, have already heard many times before.

the superb kolour present the second of their limited series. 4 killer tracks from alex agore including a remix from the hottest name around - tornado wallace. pressed on transparent red vinyl.

first on decks.de !! lust und freude musik s fifth release arrives from tufan demir of istanbul, who has been making music in various genres under different monikers for some time now. this ep bears tufan s own name and contains tracks of a more personal nature. despite the overall after-hour feel of the toy harmonics, it also draws heavily from modern house music elements. four-to-the-floor pattern of the tracks do not necessarily mean that they are pure house as they encompass an undeniable ambient vein. most of the percussive elements featured here have been recorded by tufan, extracting sounds diligently from a toy archive that includes pieces ranging from action figures to music boxes. the opening number idiot term tricks you with its mighty kicks and hypnotic percussions only to draw you into a dreamy atmosphere made up of pads and intricate structuring. quiet days in a room starts off with a simple sequence and builds into a melodic orgy of bells and synth sounds. the most minimalist of all, back to fine offers the greatest emotional potential - despite its unmistakable dance footing, the track transcends electronic dance formulas thanks to its ingenious instrumentation.

neophyte records proudly presents another smashin releases by one of hollands most popular artists tha playah. this final album sampler bring us 4 more hardcore bombs taken from tha playahs latest album >walking the line<. have it large!

debut half machine single, >sunset blvd<. featuring remixes from fryars, popular computer (kitsune) and triangles (which is shitdisco producer and former clor guitarist luke smiths new remix name).

incredible! exactly one year after the first release plattenbau-music shines with a superb double album. pbm010 adorned with the name >the 10th floor<. artists such as mr. beyer, simon beeston, alec troniq, tino boa, mentalic and pizeta could be obtained for the album.

part 5 of the structure vinyl series

if there is someone who recently has influenced and enriched the deep and tech house scene massively you can only mention one name called >gorge<! his imprint >8 bit<, many coproductions with nick curly, plenty of timeless remixes for steve lawler, chelonis r. jones and solumun, his big club hit >cassiande< on freerange and now his debut album >mood<, all these things have heavily improved why he is one of the most demanded producers in thw world of house music. after all these things, it was gorges great wish to deliver a high quality package of three assorted amazing house pieces for his buddy and friend marc romboy and his systematic imprint. and here they are..

supported by: mathias kaden, marco carola, brothers vibe, nick curly, lauhaus, ray okpara, nekes, anthony collins, julietta, kreon, björn wilke, v.sexion, fimo, ramiro lopez.... the newest family member on diaphan music, named roberto amormino, a very talented artist from mannheim who in his hometown is well known for his special dj sets and for his very fine taste for electronic music. thats what he also shows us on his vinyl debut on the 6th diaphan release: 2 trax lockated between duby techhouse and minimal tool. soulful and pumping! on the flip side roberto gets huge support with a 12 minutes straight and funky rmx for >new day< from his homie johnny d. who by now is a name for nearly everybody in the scene. releases on labels such as oslo, deep vibes, 8bit, safari and his unipue sound made him one of the most popular artists of the last years.

this third volume feats 4 re-edits from palov & mishkin (gamm), cazbee and chopshop label boss dj butcher. bpms and timing info included. from deep, obscure disco funk tracks to lil bow wow you get a little bit of everything on here. excellent production (as always).

super limited stamped pre-release!! rush hour presents a new series of releases entitled -voyage direct-. this series is about all about feel good club music and is curated by tom trago. hence the name voyage direct, which was also the title of his debut double ep. dexter kicks off this series in a classy style with his junofest ep. this is easily his best work since his genre breaking electrofunk hit -i dont care- from 2000. and now its time for -junofest ep-. the title track is a steady, yet smooth club groove with enough wsing to make anyone dance to the music. a true party starter. on the aa side we find -not the only one-, an infectious vocoder vocal track that makes you smile. this is one of those rare tracks that has a poppy, commercial feel without losing its underground raw appeal. it could just be his biggest track since -i dont care-

analytic trail has been instrumental in creating what is now recognized as the neapolitan techno sound. the labels dynamic and inventive approach is the key to their success. marrying raw basic elements with fun-loving party vibes, the name analytic trail is synonymous with the italian big-room techno sound. launched in 2001 by markantonio the label currently sits proudly at the head of italys vibrant techno scene. rapidly approaching a landmark thirtieth single release, june 2010 will see analytic trail release their debut artist album >save my soul< by the super-talented joseph capriati.

the man full of the dirty funk and pure filth is back. gridlok will take you on a musical journey through of techy beats and growling basslines, all the while maintaining a the funk. cyanide recordings has released some of the biggest names in the dance floor / neurofunk scene? names like konflict / kemal & rob data, gridlok, phace, misanthrop, concord dawn, dj optiv, state of mind, apex, the upbeats, dose, teknik and agent alvin to name a few.

the two spaniards darlyn vlys and samuel dan tell their tales of when they met with the japanese >aoyama clan< on the >upon you- sweet & sour 03<. samuel had previously changed his name, he used to be known as samuel knob, resident dj at the >barraca< club in valencia and the >electrosplash< festival.

played & supported by sis, lauhaus, brayn zentz, fergie, emerson, gregor tresher and many more! since the launch of his label amam at the beginning of this year, alessio mereu has provided a streak of quality house releases, always directly involved with the music, either solo or teaming up with friends like, matteo spedicati, signor andreoni and coyu. with amamÆs fifth release, he unveils the new project name dum in collaboration with andrea ferlin.

you know that uneasy feeling you get right before something big happens? no its not a terrorist attack or an earthquake. its your good friends triage and the bassist bringing yet another ground shattering release on your friendly neighborhood hollow point recordings. triage the bassist have been leveling houses for a combined 16 years, so be warned! these tunes are built to completely annihilate dance floors, car systems, laptop speakers, headphones, you name it. we accept no liability for the use or misuse of this product as it is intended for controlled demolitions only. use at your own risk!

dj support so far from raresh, luciano, radio slave, 2000 and one, d julz, sebo k, simon baker, anja schneider, ilario alicante, federico molinari, anthony collins, matt tolfrey, glimpse, konrad black,… the last of our duo series of releases brings together the present and future of air london. nick curly is a name that needs no introduction from us. >yukon< is his first release on air london and, as usual, has been getting heavy dj support from the best names out there. we also present steffen deux with his debut release >yankee clipper<. this track is already licensed to the cocoon party animals compilation, which marks a fantastic start to his production career. in the next months, expect more great music from this new german talent with a further release already planned on 8 bit records..

analytic trail has been instrumental in creating what is now recognized as the neapolitan techno sound. the labels dynamic and inventive approach is the key to their success. marrying raw basic elements with fun-loving party vibes, the name analytic trail is synonymous with the italian big-room techno sound. launched in 2001 by markantonio the label currently sits proudly at the head of italys vibrant techno scene. rapidly approaching a landmark thirtieth single release, june 2010 will see analytic trail release their debut artist album >save my soul< by the super-talented joseph capriati.

uk born, berlin based producer, ed davenport, is the latest artist to debut on nrk music, with an awesome two track release. >curtain call< and >overdub in am< showcase davenports smooth, deep tech-house sounds, heavy on the dub side!
davenport has already enjoyed positive attention on his releases for esteemed labels such as poker flat, liebe*detail, vidab and district of corruption. recent remixes for len faki on cocoon, and guy j on jon digweeds bedrock label, are also helping to bring his name to the forefront of the scene.
his debut nrk release features a remix by nrks nick harris. >curtain call< is a heavyweight, tribal workout, with plenty of rolling percussion amongst its nagging vocal clips and big, twisted pads. >overdub...< is a dub-heavy houser, an extremely well produced, warm and hypnotizing, deep dancefloor track.

third release by robot ranch records and the first complete ep by the eastsaxony based producer mirko b. with the adapted name >shuttle<, wich is taken the listener on a short spacetrip trough four spheric but also dumpish and floating tracks for undefinable escalate moments wherever.

wavetest are a new collective from zurich, 4 young guys in their early 20s which have their roots in disco and house. two of them have already released a single on chicagos mathematics label under their late invitation project name. they are also a great live-act with bass, keys and drum machines and their dj kejeblos is one of the most promising hopes of zurichs new generation. he is a resident at zukunft and was discovered and supporte by our buddie lexx.
we are totally into their groove as we really like their open-minded approach and we honestly believe in them. their tunes impress by a really forward thinking attitude and can be played at any time during the night. this is a perfectsummertime single and we just had so much fun playing the tracks out. because to us this is exactly what we call b-boy house.

luca agnelli is a dj in constant evolution, that has done of variety of styles his trademark, experimenting uncommon paths and inventing innovative languages.
he has done remixes for claude von stroke, flat pack, meg and others, he has realized ep for some of the most representative international labels like mbf, dirty bird, laterra, manocalda, takt, mazoom.
now, a new experience, his own label, etruria beat records, a name that emphasizes his vocation to be connected with his land, a style, and at same time, unmistakably italian, but with a global vision. house, deep and techno that intersect, maintaining in the centre of his creative universe the concept of emotion.
as he says, >i love the music that sounds warmer and deeper, that has a soul.<
first release is all by his own work: >7 o clock< remixed by very prestigious international producers like lee van dowski (cadenza) and dj w!ld (catwash).

big with: lauhaus, boris werner, nick curly, federico molinari, kabale und liebe, nekes, johnny d, sascha dive, 2000&one, markus fix, dj wild, chriss carrier, ray okpara,.. ama recordings is ray okparas label out of mannheim, germany. amaefule, rays middle name in fact, literally means >your name will never get lost< and it symbolizes the strength of identity we create through music. ama is also derived from the latin meaning of love and the philosophy of the label is born out of the affection held for conceiving and sharing quality electronic music. there are no rules about what ama recordings will sound like, but it comes from the heart, so expect true house values to be maintained at all times with a natural tip towards the deep and dubby.

analytic trail has been instrumental in creating what is now recognized as the neapolitan techno sound. the labels dynamic and inventive approach is the key to their success. marrying raw basic elements with fun-loving party vibes, the name analytic trail is synonymous with the italian big-room techno sound. launched in 2001 by markantonio the label currently sits proudly at the head of italys vibrant techno scene. rapidly approaching a landmark thirtieth single release, june 2010 will see analytic trail release their debut artist album, >save my soul< by the super-talented joseph capriati.

after checking the amazing artwork and packaging your find four absolutely steaming tunes from kulture. inspired by the likes of skream, benga, mala and such kulture has worked on producing sounds that encompass all he looks for when personally listening to music. look for him kulture to become house hold name.

just who are the >agents of time< in the title of mathew jonsons debut solo album? is it a reference to futurism, or to the here and now? is it us, are we them?
whatever the case, its a suitably open-ended name for a record that presents a side of mathew jonson you have never heard before.

in the spirit of exploring the influence of this material over the past decade of electronic and indie music production, phthalo has asked several artists who have said they were inspired by dntels >early works for me…< record to re-approach those songs with their own modern and varied takes on the source material. >early works, later versions<, a limited 12 inch record of new, updated remixes and variations on last years >early works for me…< album by several of jimmys current peers and modern contemporaries.

jane ephex has been a core person of the german electronic scene in the last years as a producer, live act and deejane. she is a well established artist and after many gigs at germanys biggest events like nature one, syndicate, ruhr in love, hellraiser and some magnificent nights in important clubs like butan & fusion everybody should know her name. deeply rooted in the scene with her music, she is considered by many as a woman with multiple musical talents, from straight-up jackin hardtechno to advanced industrial, as well as hardcore (with her synonym e-phex). she already had releases on different labels like hells bangers & tonica and collaborations with minupren and this time with stormtrooper. one of the most talked-about tracks over the past months >angel< finally gets a full release, including the stormtrooper remix! stormtrooper is also responsible for 2 other tracks on this ep: >desdemoni< (together with jane ephex), a massive hardtechno influenced industrial track and >dancing with demons<, which is rather hard & industrial with a very cool groove & drive.
yet another slammin release on the ever expanding important ebe company imprint!

300 copies only. one pressing !!mysterious new label with an unknown artist (big name us producer who regularly plays fabric & panorama bar )and 2 cuts of deep & dubby goodnes. check out jus ed dropping it at fabric london recently... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzz8fnibks8

those of you who know rezkar (real name rezenio kariem) know that he brings the heat, all day, every day. and its no different this time – >cosmos< brings you classic deepness from the wunderkind from port elizabeth, south africa – in the form of a three-track vinyl ep.

autoreply returns with yet another trailblazer, here we introduce athens based dj & producer fog. his crisp, tight productions have been finding their way into the boxes of dubfire, richie hawtin, motorcitysoul & markus fix to name but a few. with his dj sets also becoming more in demand we suggest you keep a keen eye on this exciting artist.

levante is the name of a warm wind, blowing between northern africa and spain during the summer months, a warm wind that especially surfers, but also other kinds of deeply relaxed summer people appreciate a lot. as some surfers and other people require some of this feeling already before next summer, schallbox records associated with monoroom has caught some of this wind and transformed it into levante una, which is basses, waves and beats that will blow some tube-heated pre-summer frenzy through the speakers and on the dancefloors. for an even longer surfing experience and a continued boomy feeling in your knackers (hmm sorry ladies?), martin eyerer, mike wall and steve cole have got their speedoes out and dived into 45°(celsius) warm drums and samples, in order to offer to you their personal renderings of levante una. wasn t there a track once, warm surferette??

summer is on the horizon, peeps. its time to pump up those sounds. so open your box as sexonwax returns to the source. staying true to our name, our essence. presenting special vinyl ep for your aural excitement only. first up is the massive toon of four-track goodness, paralexia. feel our groove. really, what could be sexier? despite the name there can be no misapprehension of whats going on here. the patterns of omids paralexia see fractal flurries of melody sprinkled with insane piano tinkles. these ivories are driven upwards by solid synth gold and old skool drum builds. with a whirling breakdown that feels like a waterfall crashing over your head. it all adds up to a proper prolonged derangement of the senses. so much so that the party people of miami went ballistic when it was promod by sos during their set at dj mags pool party. check the link. show us yer shimmy! cos bites without teeth is more of a builder, folks. and if the beats dont grab n shake you in their grimy grip, then the wonky bass will. claps like a funker. phases like a wrong ‘un. builds like a bastardo. its food for thought… a bonus here from sexonwaxs popular april release in the form of lilly and poppy. except this time mr o brings a vinyl dub to the table: a reliable beauty with a dramatic and yet delicate bouquet >du jour<. in fact, its almost as epic as >the epic<! so there you go, guys. paralexia is a real package. boasting more beef than argentina, more heat than technotonics and more eruptions than iceland. all of em sure-fire floor shakers with an ultra-modern/vintage sound, best served with sunshine and a smile. feeeel the difference.

another fine artist from the marguerita recordings stable. this new kid on the block isnt just any ordinary electro artist. a fresh name, bs-1 is already a player in the electronic fields. with dozens of gigs already passed by himself, and also a lot of jams together with cosmic force, makes bs-1 already an established name. therefore, it is now the time for him to shine in his first ever released material. electronic madness and aggression, formed in a distinguished mature piece of art. power electronics. this is not for the weak!

james holden may not be a household name, but to fans of adventurous, progressive electronic sounds, the british techno sorcerer and psychedelic shaman is renowned as a genius. so revered are his talents that he has been tapped to remix some of pop music most eminent stars, including madonna, depeche mode, & britney spears, though as this mix demonstrates, his tastes tend more to the cerebral than those associations suggest. head of the zeitgeist-defining label border community which boasts fellow forward thinkers nathan fake & extrawelt on its roster, holden can count himself amongst that very modern breed of dj with a special knack for layering the most surprising of records with an unparalleled musical ear. his status as a free-spirit unconstrained by genre or scene is now championed by independent stalwart !k7, who have called up holden to deliver the next installment in their definitive mix series dj-kicks. holdens masterfully eclectic mix includes the first solo holden single in four years >triangle folds<, and his exclusive previously unreleased remix of mogwais >the sun smells too loud<.

dj support: mary anne hobbs (radio 1), angel molina (sonar/tresor), nathan jonson (wagon repair), appleblim (skull disco / apple pips), headhunter (tempa.), micky lunch (naked lunch) and major radio plays in uk, usa, canada, czech republic, france, germany, ireland, spain and switzerland... coming from the musical melting pot that is bristol england orphan101s blend of four to the floor dubstep and techno have brought him fast acclaim and attention of genre impresarios like appleblim (apple pips / skull disco), headhunter (tempa), jus wan (apple pips), dj pinch (tectonic) and rsd (punch drunk records) to name but a few.

yes we can, all night long… this strictly limited killer ep is a prime time weapon. analog dark style tech house at its finest. approved by cheering crowds under highway bridges, at frankfurts most popular and barly legal harzwerk tunnelbash. the group celebrates their successfull years as hottest underground event in town by launching a fresh and reckless vinyl label platte . the name indicates the artists love for the black gold.