mr. munk is back! having released nothing since 2 years - now he comes back with misterio: an ousider house bomb that sounds like the perfect follow-up to his last albums hit la musica. misterio starts like a normal house tune. based on fat house drums and a catchy bassline. but after the intro it turns into crazy new wave funk. new york early 80ies style. fucked up guitars and a guy shouting in brazilian, spanish and english languages.

versalife returns to the clone west coast series for more under sea level electro-techno.

rummage in some boxes of my favourite record store i found a cover that made me curious. l kubic & tagträumer² - the only thing in this world and on the flipside a remix by alle farben. when placing the needle at the beginning of the vinyl the first sounds were very strange. i thought that must be a record from the 60s lost in the tech-house box but than a straight beat turned everything different. a piano melody slowly sat down firmly in my ear and i was longing to know where the journey takes me. after a while an acidline pushed everything and i was sure at this time this is not a normal 4/4 tech-house record. alle farben remixed the themes very playful and i heard that he gives the elements more pressure for the club. so at the end i bought this one and i cannot imagine taking this unique record ever again out of my record case.

slightly off the normal wph track (is there such a track?) this is pure dancefloor madness for any dj playing house, minimal, techno or any other kind of nonsensical sub-genre name

that is attack, decay, sustain, release. the adsr envelope is just one type of envelope, but it is a popular one that has been used in electronic music for decades. attack is the period of time after the initial release, it is typically the loudest part of the sound decay is the phase while you are going from the attack to the sustain – you are decaying the volume from this sharp initial phase to the normal volume phase sustain is the normal phase of the sound. it is typically less volume than the attack, and go on for an indefinite period of time, or for a specific amount of time release is the draw down from the sustain period to no sound. a fade out.
mini-lp release, cd version included.

nima khak who normally releases deeper techno cuts on labels like h-productions, drumcode, isl comes with a release true to the 1:53.2 philosophy pushing the limits of what should be expected from the artists normal work. unlike his previous productions you will find a more laid back housey sound in this release.
the a-side track searching all around (for you) is an housey love song that is an absolute killer for those early morning hour sets!
the first track on the flip side is bitter sweet a deeper dreamier track that showcases khaks more mellow side.
on a tribe called quest, nima khak goes in to a more experimental territori, exploring a darker side of his sound

scott grooves presents the journey 2012: this is not just a normal reissue as you would expect coming from mr. grooves. the original version has been sonically enhanced and remastered. the b-side now has a kickless mix along with a atmospheric acapella - an updated edition to a now classic detroit anthem

the unstoppable felix bernhardt returns to afulab with his first vocal performance on the track cllub junk ! sung in german with an ironic background and sure to touch the youngsters in the german underground scene. somehow a persiflage to one track that was annoying the clubs in the recent year backed by soo normal , which is pure felix style at his best. the flip-side shows some new approaches into the darker and deeper techno world with try this at night and fuck out. two techno diamonds to bang the floors

excellent bjorn torske disco with remixes from harvey, todd terje and crimea x

limited backstock action !!!

over the last few years we have all seen an emergence of new methods of spreading and accessing music. some might say this is normal market evolution, we say we keep enjoying music as we always have, on vinyl that is!we love vinyl. we love its sound, we love its shape & we love the feel of it in our hands… our goal is to offer a medium, paying particular attention to the recording process, which will not only conserve the cherished ritual of music listening, but will also deliver a properly put-together abundance of well made, richly defined ear snacks, from genres of all sorts both old and new. vinyl kills mp3 is a vision, a message & a statement. our mission is to preserve all that is music on vinyl. ,label headquarters are in berlin, the leading capital for electronic music worldwide. weare currently ,accepting submissions for artists worldwide. distribution is organized together with syncrophone.! ,parisian youngster john jastszebskis new track la toureille is a deep techno wonder reminiscent of the vitriolic sounds of berlin techno. the trenchant beat and the syncopated percussion convey a heavy yet ,addictive atmosphere. sounding timeless already, this pure, icy tune is definitely dance floor-bound. b-side funky dreamer is a violent and sharp composition by french dj john jastszebski. as a young but experimented artist, jastszebski skillfully maintains tension and elation throughout the raw, hypnotic track. it is as straightforward as spontaneous, and leaves the listener wanting nothing but more!

memoryhouse make their sub pop debut with the years, an ep containing their 2010 digital-only, self-released ep fully re-recorded, remixed and re-mastered, plus the new tracks >modern, normal< and >quiet america<.
includes code for free digital download of this release.

2 tracks of previously unreleased holger czukay (can)! - ltd edition of 777 copies, and comes with beautiful sleeve art.
at the age of 43 holger czukay was working on a message for his fans. he kept it unreleased for 30 years. music is a miracle takes you on 18 minute time travel through holger’s own musical universe. he gives the listener the chance to become a part of his world of music giving sound examples of the following tracks: ode to perfume, fragrance, 2 bass shuffle, witches multiplication table which were released on the album >on the way to the peak of normal< in 1981. side b is an unreleased version of ode to perfume that was created in holgers home lab and in the can studio. his friend and producer conny plank helped him with a cheap korg vocoder and they recorded the music on one of the first 16-track recorders of mci.

absolute stonking techno turnaround from hotflushs sigha ! 3 tracks to change the game, serious business ! back to normal releases now for blueprint after the final instalment of regis and ruskins ost-traumatic son project. emerging from the more experimental side of the dubstep scene in late 2008 with a number of releases on the much lauded hotflush recordings imprint, sighas sound has evolved into a deep, dark, introspective take on techno. he has also worked with echocord, metalheadz and immerse among others and runs the >our circula sound< label.

normal service is resumed on nu directions, returning to 170bpm with an offering from some of the drum & bass scenes most forward-thinking producers, triad. triad is the name given to german duo henree and basstikal. both established producers in their own right, their meeting of minds has given their productions new depth and a totally original approach to drum & bass. releases on dsm, critical and horizons, plus their excellent remix of omars >lay it down<, have laid the foundations for what is to be a fruitful 2011 for this collaborative project. >crooked< is a shuffling minimal work-out which uses dense atmospheres and growling bass stabs to create a haunting mood, before breaking into its techno fuelled, energy soaked finale. >the puzzle< again captures triads unique ability to create musical soundscapes. with light snappy beats and deep stirring synths creating a track that sounds as fresh today as it will in 10 years time, future music.

droid hit maker david flores aka audio injection has become one of the west coasts most prolific techno producers in 2010 with releases on timefog, enemy, subsensory, 4track, impact mechanics, droid recordings, and an upcoming remix with production partner drumcell on clr. well known for his collab work with drumcell, audio injection comes into his own on droid 10 with a remix by luis flores.

marbert rocel is a band and you can hear it! their live performances are more than a normal electronic act. on compost where the first marbert rocel album was released, they already revealed their feeling for emotional house ballads and jazzy sounds. on fenou they follow this way in a more experimental kind of art. marbert rocelÆs cosy sound is perfect for sunny hours or those before

you can find normal dust everywhere, unloved and not at the right place. it settles between the breaches of your record collection, lays on top of the mixer and turntable and it drives a clean person nuts.
spielstaub (playdust) is different. it is entertaining, enjoyment and makes the people want to dance because spielstaub is about something else. it is the brand new record label of carsten schorr and zyrus.

finally panic bridge, the label run by ben pest (keyboard player with ninja tune artists pest), releases its second assault on the normal record-buying public. this time around ben and pals (some also from the band pest) bring another 4 tracks that pillage from the dank basements of garage, breaks & techno and empty the resulting goodies onto a carboot table of epic proportions

a warm welcome for gtmuzike! this spanish label has already 3 releases under their belt which were very hard to get on a normal way so they decided to expand.
and thats not strange if you here this fine techno ep by spains most popular techno artists. fer br, toni alvarez, rantan, dj cristiao & pratap are regulars in the techno roster these days!

the d arcangelo brothers somehow forgot about the downtempo side of things for this ep on the warm and freaky 030303 imprint. unlike on their releases for rephlex we hear mid and highspeed chicago influenced stuff thats a big treat for fans of gescom, stinkworx and afx (some stuff brings back memories of his helston flora mix of baby fords normal). mind you, theres still a distinctive d arcangelo sound to all of this jackin. what are all those false and sleepy melodies for? to confuse us? what a mindfuck this psychedelic minialbum is!

stefano miele & maddox aka riva starr present this new track. incredible number of contacts on youtube: original idea, out of normal lines... success

2002 classic by yann fontaine (ovum. low pressings) with a deep, deep rerub from west caost favourite lance desardi (seasons). in a very metro area vibe, lance takes the dubby tech original into a smoked out trip of new wave keys and mininimal drums, that morgan geist would sweat on. the flip heads into rob paine world, with a low rumbling bassline and rasta fills. a litle more reserved than yanns normal tech housers, this is a cool track that could easily be on bluem or environ.

raidens label always comes with something different from the usual d&b formula rubbish. martsmans track is very impressive, with his refreshing future sound. on the other side its business as usual from raiden with help from khanage, its funky, and not as full on as normal, but again right at the cutting edge. martsman got into drum&bass around the end of the 90s. debuting on new york based offshore recordings in 2005, he released on smaller as well as established labels like alphacut records or counter intelligence in the following years. in 2008, tracks on warm communications and hospital records sub label med school attract the attention of a steadily growing audience also from outside the drum&bass scene.

hailing from miami, dynas has been a creative force within the south florida music community. originating from new york city and born of caribbean parents, dynas has a variety of influences in his music. he has been credited as a true master of ceremonies able to rock a crowd of few to many. he has hosted and performed with the likes of a tribe called quest, nas, and wu tang clan. noted for his ability to visually depict urban tales with melodious harmonies. his artistry is head and shoulders above the normal top 40 music landscape. he has collaborated with def jam recording artists slick rick and universal recording artists big gipp of the goodie mob as well as masta ace.
>ain t nobody got a style like he s got, kid is ready< (slick rick)

the debut 12inch from finnish duo hannulelauri! first up is glittering night, conjuring visions of 8 bit videogame soundtracks applied to the dancefloor, or an alternative theme to the movie robocop (which lauri seems to have a strong affinity for), with shimmering electric synth chords washing over a commodore 64 groove before a peter hook soundalike drops a lovely bassline, making new order comparisons inevitable (a good thing!). perfect late night machine funk. next is sally 2000, a more introspective piece with insistent digital strings providing the foundation for a childlike toy chime melody, pulsating bass and more as layer upon layer builds to a fuzzed out, pixelated yet beatless climax. finally, the late night vibe continues as sally 2000 gets a version from finlands techno/house master jori hulkkonen who works the tracks pleading strings into a more dancefloor friendly mix, adding perfectly tuned drums and a nice, fat kick but keeping the synth melodies intact and the tempo slower than your normal electrohouse jam. adventurous djs looking for alternative moods need look no further! another strong flexx release.

the plan for 2009? the 6th album in the crystal distortion series is well under way, due for release in september. in the meantime there will be plenty of dancefloor material via a variety of different labels, live performances up to at least next winter, recording and mixing an album for brusselsÆ favourite alternative orchestra back to normal , remixes for techno punk group pinstickers , and a sonic warfare conference in a secret location with ingmar walker (half of acid techno superduo air liquide ), and dr macabre (remembered for his world dominating lunatic asylum ).
enjoy the music.

more bang for your buck here, with this first double header on the label. offering up something a little diffrent to the normal original and >remix< format, we give you two slammin cuts from two label faves here at method. espen >small talk< is a summery slice of melodic , but still driving, house music.. while alex costa >fortuna< offers a contrasting darker techy take down the melody route!

alec storey has been making quite a name for himself in techno & electro circles since his debut release on kracktronik back in 2006. renowned for his no-holds-barred live shows (which often incorporate stunning demonstrations of his considerable skills as a drummer), he has also been making considerable progress in the studio, with new equipment and new techniques. the troglodyte ep is a distillation of all these things and more, and although calling it refined might be stretching it a bit (its not called the troglodyte ep for nothing), its certainly fair to say that he has honed his sound into a near-perfect combination of brutal beats, bowel-busting bass, and mind-mangling sound design, all presented at slightly-higher-than-normal tempos, guaranteed to get the pulse racing. for remix duties we called in two heavyweight producers! carl finlow (aka silicon scally) has been turning out immaculate electro, house and techno for over 10 years now, with releases & remixes on such respected labels as mute, warp, playhouse, satamile & scsi-av . here he turns troglodyte into an off-kilter, but driving, electro workout full of twists and turns. kracktronik fave volum doesnt disappoint either. he drops the tempo and increases the spook factor by a few notches, and as always his intricate programming reveals layer after layer of nutritious electronic brain-food.

legendz records is the normal follow up of famous legendz parties which started in belgium three years ago . for their first release, they decided to invite two belgian producers from two different musical horizons and see how it goes . kolombo is famous for his electro house style with releases on king kong, turbo, systematic, karate, his own vice versa or loulou records. sierra sam is more into the minimal world with music on trapez ltd., einmaleins, his own toys for boys and soon contexterrior the two friends decided to mix their skills on three tracks: alive is based on a fat synth line and rolling bleepy percussions, articulated around a vocal sample. extra voices takes another vocal sample , but adds it a more acid synth line and some more percussive drum soundsscreaming lord is a more aggressive track with more noises and fast percussion lines..

broken rules is a busy producer. this year he has hit more labels then any other hard industrial techno producer in the usa. appearing on labels such as men in motion, industrial movement, the third movement, monoid, compressed. here on industrial strength he comes with e mixture between brutal hard techno and hardcore

next top club banger by the admirals feat seraphina on vocals. blaue augen is based on the 80s ndw smash hit by ideal.

3 x lp with finest soundscapes, clicks and cuts by reinhard voigt, dettinger, skist, jake mandell, farben, alva noto and many more. for fans of earlier kompakt releases

brand new label from hertz called atom. the first release comes from himself and he show us his more minimal side of techno !! all and all still very dance able and straight forward, yet perhaps a bit more underground than normal..

the standard ante procedure applies here with this number 42 in the series featuring undercover tracks that won t feature on the normal zenit series. this one comes with two electrofied techhnouse to techno tunes

hustler is the bomb.i love that track(tiga) love them both.brilliant!(erol alkan) excellent as usual.darker than normal.both brilliant on the floors(jacknife lee) superb.both the label & smd(freeform 5) the hustler is a huge track of anthem!!

get lost is a deep and tripped out fusion of mighty mastercuts, techno toys and special songs carefully excavated from the electronicunderground. featuring exclusive new rebel releases from mlle caro, naum, ost & kjex and dj koze, get lost offers up new angles and fresh experiences for both the head and the feet. disc 1 is a wonderfully twisted mix for the dancefloor while cd2 spreads its wonky wings even wider…

viewlexx comes with another obscure disco gem from the crates of i-f. nasty disco from the early '80s. 'castro boy' is a really warped take on frank zappa's classic 'valley girl' (on the lp 'ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch'). a seriously hard edged disco/hi-nrg tune with some very x-rated lyrics. so you thought lcd soundsystem is cool and all.. well check out this one... note that this record can be shocking for some people

back in stock.. archaische elektronik von owen ashworth. zum flachen klang uralter, batteriegetriebener casiotone-keyboards singt er von tiefem zweifel durchzogene gesänge der liebe, melancholische popsongs..

decks tipp

top selection, cd mit 19 tracks im umweltfreundlichen ecopack, sleevenotes mit ausführlichen trackinfos.

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cd extrawelt are arne schaffhausen and wayan raabe. both have been around for about 40 years, and making music together for half that time. they enjoy normal things and are ashamed of their carbon footprints due to the large number of flights they take to bring them to their gigs. unknown, is the tenth studio album from the producer team, and the fourth under the name extrawelt. its largely devoted to another side of their creations.

the compilation, which clocks in at just over an hour, ranges from frantic jungle and breakbeat-infused acid to chilled-out trance, making time for forays into bleep, electro and house.

die neue fabric-ausgabe kommt von roman flŸgel, einem seit Ÿber 20 jahren elementaren mitglied der frankfurter elektronic-szene, der unter aliases wie alter ego, acid jesus oder sensorama auf labels wie playhouse, ongaku, klang elektronik, cocoon oder dial (club-)musikgeschichte geschrieben hat. und auch sein fabric-mix ist geprŠgt durch seinen langjŠhrigen, charakteristischen stil: abstrakt, idiosynkratisch und dicht, dabei aber immer warm und einladend.

through the sparkle is a collaboration between french ensemble astr•d and american pianist and composer rachel grimes. rachel grimes is best known for her chamber music project rachelÕs, a hugely influential group formed in 1991 in louisville, kentucky, releasing six studio albums between 1995 and 2005. she has also released a string of contemporary classical works in recent years on labels such as temporary residence. astr•d is a collective of four musicians based in nantes, releasing records on rune grammofon and home normal. after years of mail and email back and forth over the ocean, from nantes to kentucky, astr•d invited rachel to come for a residency to make music together and play shows in france. they gathered for a few days, here and there, in 2012 and 2013 to write songs in cyril and vanina s home studio in the countryside.

amusiana is here to promote quirky, offbeat music through eclectic mixes that will surprise as well as entertain you. its run by steve rowlands whos previous collaborations and releases are as diverse as full moon scientist (a break beat/dub outfit signed to leftfields label hard hands and botchitt & scarper), pusmipulyu (a nu-jazz outfit with michael dog signed to interchill records) and melinda miel and marc almond (experimental torch songs on normal records) to name but a few.

versalife returns to the clone west coast series for more under sea level electro-techno.

mere is a new project that began as a soundtrack and continues as an experimental, dark-ambient jazz group. guitar, drums and bass clarinet provide an intense and improvised journey into the abyss. the trio first came together to work on a soundtrack for a dutch tv documentary called visserman. having known each other for some time this was the first time they had combined together to write music and the name mere comes from the dutch word for more. each member adds a different influence to the sound, the modal finger picked guitar playing of thomas adds a sense of movement while gareth takes both folk and free jazz ideas to play against leos free rock influenced drum work. the tracks were recorded all in single takes with just a quick discussion of outline and tuning as a basic guide. gareth davis records on important, miasmah, sonic pieces, dekorder, home normal etc. collaborating with machinefabriek, steven r. smith, scanner, frances marie uitti, ryan teague, elliott sharp, ian hawgood and the like. leo fabriek releases on digitalis, home normal etc. and is also the drummer with the noise rock band julie mittens.