one of the most promising artists that has come out of amsterdam over the years, david labeij, has recently had more time to focus on his solo career now that polder, his live act with lauhaus, is an established and high quality techno outfit, with an album on shinedoes intacto imprint and many singles to their and his name. where the infamous polder groove is aimed at blowing up dancefloors, labeijs solo tracks are more on the hypnotic side of techno and house, as each track on this release demonstrates, as well as plenty of bouncing and playful basslines. labeijs sets - live and dj - are notorious for their mesmerizing qualities, and he is rapidly gaining international grounds with his distinct and captivating take on dance music, so we hope you enjoy this release

tiga and zombie nation have joined forces to create the most potent dance record of the year. apocalyptic tension. panic-fueled fundowns. 2012 is approaching. the heat is now – partys over earth!
limited edition triple 10 inch vinyl in full artwork box.

fright returns after a long absence in which we sought refuge in hades during the hail storm of gothic hysteria that passed over earths minions. some may remember us from the breakthrough debut release from gatekeeper or the unholy italo-techno alliance we shared with antoni maiovvi. now finally, we return, this halloween, with our most ominous mission yet. naum gabo aka glasgows jonnie wilkes (1/2 of optimo) and james savage started their illustrious career with a trio of releases as naum for kompakts speicher series then have most recently gone on to release music on dissident, thisisnotanexit, endless flight, world unknown and most recently optimo music. created and recorded between 2010 and 2011 in their hottrax studio, naum gabo have come up with > the crystal line<, > galena< and > dmitris darkness<. specifically delivered in mind for fright, they keep true to the labels mission of releasing music for unseen films with 3 mid-tempo and certainly melancholic gems that also maintain an unmistakable ng groove for the stranger dancefloors we know and love. an absolute highlight, > the crystal line< is dedicated to the late, great kurt hauenstein aka supermax. superbly cut loud at 45rpm, this epic tribute is what vinyl addicts dream of hearing.

having launched blkrtz to wide spread critical acclaim with his album drawn and quartered in june this year, deadbeat now enlist the aid of two fellow berlin residents who need no introduction for remix duties. working with the source material from the first quarter, scuba dons his scb guise and turns in a slow burning sci-fi techno monster sure to appeal to fans of monolake and his own early work. rife with reverb drenched sonar pings and mechanized groans in the periphery, the track lurches toward its epic crescendo like an alien infested star ship nostromo sliding slowly to its demise into the center of a black hole. bringing things back up into the light on the flip, efdemin tranforms the fourth quarter (calas house) into a chugging deep pocket house journey. riding the cusp of a rubbery bassline and molding the chords into a timeless house organ motif, the originals dubwise leanings are heard loud and clear through a cloud of crackling unintelligible vocal samples and thunderous spring reverb crashes worthy of king tubby himself. without a doubt two floor ready reinterpretations and a great sign of things to come from deadbeats new curatorial ventur

studio one women is the latest in the series of studio one compilations released by soul jazz records. ska, rocksteady, funky reggae, roots, dub mixes, disco mixes, they are all here from the queens of the jamaican music scene. studio one women features a wide mix of classics and obscurities from the finest female voices in reggae. until now most of these tracks have only ever been available as extremely hard to find jamaican 7 inch and 12 inch singles and even if you were lucky enough to find them they d cost you a small fortune! marcia griffiths and rita marley (here with her first group the soulettes) are two of jamaicas most famous female singers hugely popular today. both these artists became internationally famous as the i – threes (along with judy mowatt), bob marleys backing singers alongside the wailers. also featured are hortense ellis, sister of alton who cut many smash hit on the island and jennifer lara, a lady who had a long career with studio one, singing on countless sides until she sadly passed away earlier this year. studio one is the greatest label in the history of reggae and is the foundation of all reggae music. it is where virtually every world renowned jamaican superstar started out, bob marley and the wailers included. under the guidance of the legendary clement >coxsone< dodd the musicians at studio one recorded hundreds of instrumental rhythms which still provide the backbone for many of the records made in jamaica today.

after several successful releases on different labels, daniel bortz now returned to the pastamusik home base. the ep features three classic influenced house music burner tracks. from the heart of darkness, straight into the bright light of the global dance floors. a swinging irresistible ear candy that will stimulate your senses

*** vinyl only*** !!!
we have here three exclusive joints of pure fyre from altered natives, the ey4e4eye label boss and producer extraordinaire delivers three tracks on the first instalment of his eye4eye white label series, showcasing up front productions from altered natives and the eye4eye family. with his tenement yard vol 2 album droppin in october, we have here three upfront dubs from altered natives that were recently aired on mary anne hobbs xfm show. native shows hes a man on top of his production game right now with 3 choice cuts, pushing the bass/house/techno music boundaries with love switch off, restaurant killing and wanted you. this is strictly a white label pressing and these tracks will not be available digitally so get it while you can.

simoncino an ultra talented producer from italy with this warrior dance ii will feature on a side his 2 brand new tracks: one cover of marshall jefferson as jungle wonz >time marches on< & >ingas crème<. on b side, we have the very very big honor to get 2 extraordinary remixes from the legendary chez damier, that will remind us whats house music is all about ! a club mix of >ingas creme< & another atmospheric, deep as hell version. useless to say that simoncino is on top right now & is writing some future & clut club classics. just wonderful!

copenhagens northern structures duo return on sonic groove with their second release entitled service & devotion . their debut release hit the scene with a strong bang. earlier this year you could not attend a proper techno event in berlin without someone dropping a track off their debut self similarity ep. djs such as ben klock, marcel dettmann , tommy 47, chris liebing , rolando & milton bradley were all playing it amongst any others. now back with their second release, northern structures follows up perfectly with three more songs of well crafted industrialized dark pumping techno. contemporary techno at its finest!

120 days are a 4 piece from oslo who released an acclaimed self-titled record in 2006. in the time since, the band has been developing and honing a sound, the first taste of which is >osaka<, which will come out on club mod.
a brooding, tribal, baggy acid beast, the >osaka< single, with remixes by sidwho? and diskjokke, is now available in 12 inch format.

toolroom records ibiza 2011 volume 2 arrives packed with an arsenal of anthems and the most dangerous dancefloor weapons that are currently smashing the white isle.
pulling out the stops for our second instalment of ibiza 2011, volume 2s first vinyl sampler is fully loaded with house musics biggest hitters: mark knight, john dahlback, sebastien leger, pete griffiths & matt samuels. capturing the many styles of house music, toolroom records ibiza 2011 vol.2 is the essential guide to whats hot in ibiza right now!

hot off the presses. we just got these in last nite from portland. this is our first real peak at body work, glass candys much anticipated third album. johnny & ida have been destroying clubs with both of these tracks for almost two years now. forever pushing forward into new ground from where b/e/a/t/b/o/x & 2010s feeling without touching left off, they candy coated this slice of analog glamour & sprinkled it with some stardust on top. lazer driven melodies bounce off electro primitive drums that would make moe tucker proud. idas crazy like a monkey & happy like a new year as she sings a call & response to the crowd. >warm in the winter< continues to unfold for seven plus minutes of shimmering percussive synth. the proto boogie b side >beautiful object< is so grimey it makes us think of bbbb s production on the first madonna album. the rhythms keep turning while future & past collide. johnny gives us the usual dosage of heavy bass & crisp handclaps. written & recorded in the icey montreal winter. mixed for all seasons.
entire first pressing on delicious rasperry colored vinyl !

after inigos deeper & slower excursions on his 2 previous eps >the shard< & >the darkest valentine<, he now returns to his dirtier, more energetic tricks. as usual, i have been sitting on these tracks a while and both of them have been thoroughly road tested. >revenge< can rip up any dance floor peak time, while >scatter< explores idm territory, almost in afx fashion.

>joi is smiling / now she s jumping< is the 12-inch-single going hand in hand with >shhh, dandelions at play< - the latest album by boof. the sound of flowers dancing. produced by maurice fulton.

safeword is an exciting new act comprising of 2 dedicated us-based producers, clint stewart and marc smith. their low slung, warm and sexy sound already gave way to one ep on paso music and now we find them really hitting their stride with their debut for dessous. lead track >you can you will< introduces us to safeword s world, a sleazy, percussive and intricate gel of textures, flavours and audio fetishes. punchy, bright production characterises this modern house jam. the eventual arrival of a deep and spritual melody is surprising and instantly turns the snaking drum tool of the introductory minutes into an anthemic, autumnal beauty. leading dessous and poker flat man phonique turns his hand to the title track with a cheeky, energetic remix. aimed at the floor we find a more uptempo groove at the heart of his mesmerising tech-house re-work. the soft bell tones floating throughout >tangent< are perfectly melancholic, while tough driving beats urge us forward, making the perfect partnership bewteen cinematic sound design and bass-heavy floor dynamics.

hot off the heals of their debut >we hunt buffalo now<, the soft rocks gang dishes out >magic milk<, and utterly sleazy weekend dancefloor monster serving as the second single in the series surrounding their imminent debut album, >the curse of soft rocks<. guest vocals are once again provided by san francisco post-punk hero jorge socarras (vocalist of indoor life and songwriter for patrick cowley). remix duties on side-b are provided this time by washington dcs rising stars the beautiful swimmers. their mid-tempo coconut dub takes the percussive nuances that are deep in the original and made them centerpiece, surrounding it all with loose house instrumentation that oddly achieves a tropical vibe.

the third release on the world unknown label is a very meaty affair that coincides with the second birthday of the club night in brixton. on side w timothy j. fairplay fuses ancient egypt with late 80s belgium and drops it slap bang into the near future with the monolithic techno beast that is >cleopatra loves the acid<. its already been played in discos and on the bbc by andrew weatherall, for whom tim handles engineering and co-production duties in his day job, and is set to become a pounding anthem on the more adventurous dancefloors over the coming months. side u is a more throbbing psychedelic affair. kalidasa is the production alter-ego of tim rivers who runs the always excellent theacidhouse.com website. it<s exactly the kind of heavyweight midtempo tune that causes sweaty pandemonium at world unknown. if the word balearic still meant now what it did to from 87-92 then thats precisely what youd call this, most likely with the prefix >heavy<. but it doesnt so you cant, or can you?

crosstown rebels iconic catalogue knows no bounds and without relenting for a moment, the label now bestows the next masterful creation from none other than mathew jonson. >dayz< is a beguiling trip through groovy textured electronic pastures, a simply stunning release, and great addition to mathews armory!

there is a certain dynamic that emerges whenever andre galluzzi and dana ruh pair up to create a record. with last year s >freya / mauersegler< split ep on ostgut ton, the two have already hit up some of the most prestigious labels in the electronic music landscape. tracks that are upbeat, driving, and, most of all, fresh have characterized their co-productions, which now have aras as a home. taking its cues from their label nights at berlin s panorama bar, galluzzi and ruh have solidified aras into an imprint based around expanding upon the creative energy that both share. their first release, >trambolla<, harmonizes each artist s approach into a grooving whirlwind that showcases their ability as producers as well as live musicians.starting off with the title track >trambolla<, the ep begins with tribal beats and infectious arrangements that seamlessly build upon each other along the course of the a-side. grooving from the start, it is the kind of track where the listener or the dj gets into the vibe right away. the percussion of >trambolla< especially stands out amongst the latin-tinged bongos, hi-hats, and hand claps that interchangeably come in and out of the track, a journey of its own at 9 minutes. >thelema<, the b-side, contrasts with the lightness of the a-side and demonstrates galluzzi and ruh s equal comfort in creating darker and heavily pounding tracks. the ten minute track grows out of a simple beat and growls ever louder as it takes in more intensity with its cascade of filters, delays, and booming bass. aside from the hard edge of >thelema<, it also provides a preview into the live set that the two artists are about to debut together.

following the cd release earlier this year, the rio edits series is back, now based in brazil the 9th instalment is a tribute to the late, great ayrton senna. laced with latin flavour this release is rio at its very best!

the black dog are a legendary live act whose ability to destroy venues and wreck soundsystems is undeniable. they blur the boundaries between djing and performance while possessing an excellent sense of where to take the crowd. live, they represent purist techno, which is also utterly crowd pleasing. on record, tbd are famous for delivering subtlety, emotion, and intellectual richness, as well as great tunes, but never in their career have they managed to convey the sheer visceral impact of their performances as on liber dogma. this album contrasts with last years extremely well-received ambient outings on music for real airports and the dadavistic orkestra collaboration with members of the psychick warriors of gaia. while none of the bands artistry and care has been lost, there is now a greater focus on a pure, and utterly exhilarating, vision of how techno can transform the dancefloor into a realm of complete pleasure.

now.. time for some fresh fresh fresh stuff.. on subway 018 we present akkachar, a name that isnt unknown in the music circuit. his label rwina has released some of the finest artists to date. taz buckfaster, eprom, starkey, swindle, doshy are just some of the names that went through his infamous imprint. but this time the don himself steps behind the buttons and shows that releasing music isnt all he is good at. we are proud to bring you akkachars debut, a producer you will hear alot more about in the near future.

nice price deal !!! nice price deal !!! after the success of the first 3000° remix edition now comes a second turn where again 3 artists are trying to put hands on their favorite funkwerkstatt tunes. ferdinand laurin starts up with his mix of standwaage - a dub-tech monster. daniel nitsch aka the giltz turns his mix nordstern into a tech-house killer, ready to burn down dancefloors. last but not least kollektiv ost are there to present their smooth deep-house version of drahtseilakt. all this makes a fantastic remix package on another glorious superfancy release! your label with the eyes

debut release on uto karems imprint agile recordings from the new balkan rising star mladen tomic. a string of high-ranking releases and remixes for technos major players has propelled him on top of stack.
he now delivers the tribe touring ep: vocal effects, groovy basslines and clever breaks makes the perfect job with a solid bass pumping release. uto himself choosed to rework with his unique touch the main track >tribe touring<.

we hope our last gym lesson could enhance your physical and m ental fitness so that you are well prepared for oliver schories >wildfang< -exercices on turnbeutel02. his original workout is by now well known for warming both your body and your soul, so that different trainers adapted it and developed multiple variations. one comes from ackers head mollono.bass, for sure he will help you to get in motion. in addition jaxson & david keno produced a monster remix of ollis track, as well as alex q (kleinstadtfeeling, mgf) did, both sticking to the melodic original but transporting its atmosphere into different directions.

after the highly acclaimed debut album >we cant fly<, aeroplane now presents a mixcd including exclusive tracks by promising artists & friends.
this sampler (the second of two) includes exclusive tracks by poolside, moonlight matters, oliver & martin dubka.

after the highly acclaimed debut album >we cant fly, aeroplane now presents a mixcd including exclusive tracks by promising artists & friends.
this sampler (the first of two) includes a new track by aeroplane! + exclusive tracks by herr styler, riptide & kolombo.

terrence parker presents music works volume # 3 (catalog pmw003)this is a special 3 track ep personally compiled by legendary detroit producer & dj terrence parker. the a-side features a classic tp remix from his former intangible records label entitled >secret fantasy< by james sims. the b-side features a funky house swing track never release on vinyl by hot new producer dj mo reese (a former detroit resident who now lives in the us city of cincinnati). also featured on the b-side is another jazz-house fusion track entitled >love 4 sale< by dj leandre of paris, france (the man who brought you soul juice). all 3 of these tracks have been specially re-edited by terrence parker in august of 2011 for this vinyl release. for fans who like tps classic 1990s sound, these tracks are guaranteed to light up the dance floor!

new release from label head honcho jakes featuring the one and only beezy whos nutty vocal style is adding a psychopathic new angle to alot of dubstep tracks right now. this is signature jakes to the core, coki-esque wobbles, psychedelic melodies and rip-rawing bass, been a wee while since we have been graced with new jakes material so dont sleep on these 12 inch badbwoys!

first of three parts of the first wurst compilation with 10 new exclusive tracks alltogether. part i boasts new york upstarts soho808, lisbon legend tiago, merc alum chicago damn, and new jersey outliers pink stallone. following appearances on soul claps social experiment 002 mix on no. 19 and jamie jones fabric 59 mix, soho808 land on wurst with >reach< feat. safiyah, easily their most accomplished work to date, fusing their now-patented slow house sound with a little of the citys r&b swagger. pink stallone hooks up with strictly rhythm alum joey washington on >help yourself<, a ridiculously nasty slice of future funk. tiago gives >peanuts not working< his i am the automan treatment, channeling the 80s cosmic sound for a driving dancefloor workout. rounding out the ep is chicago damns >romcom<, a smoky, subdued number, hinting at detroits beatdown sound with the mans now signature mpc moves.

john beltran was responsible for some of the greatest ambient techno records of the 1990s, and despite falling into near-obscurity for much of the 00s, his place in the canon has recently been secured thanks to reissues on styrax and millions of moments. here and now, 3 new ambient electronica tracks from john beltran. beautifully produced, generously melodic work of one of technos unsung heroes.
pressed on clear vinyl.

john beltran was responsible for some of the greatest ambient techno records of the 1990s, and despite falling into near-obscurity for much of the 00s, his place in the canon has recently been secured thanks to reissues on styrax and millions of moments. here and now, 3 new ambient electronica tracks from john beltran. beautifully produced, generously melodic work of one of technos unsung heroes.
limited edition of 92 copies on white vinyl.

new release by oliver deutschmann, vidab label boss and vinyl did it extended family member who delivers another top notch strong ep for the label that showcases his wide musical range and solid production skills. supported by anthony collins, arnaud le texier, audiofly, big bully, toby dreher, brothers vibe, dirty doering, mr. statik, larsson, alland byallo, beaner, giuseppe cennamo, and more

no represses!! only available on special limited edition vinyl, individually stamped and marked and only available 500x times worldwide. this will be a strictly physical release by now, no digital release planned so far. boys noize is back with a true ghetto release and the first part of his >boys noize - live sessions<. with two new tracks, alex is taking us through one of the most intense personal side of a creative process by stripping down the tracks to a one-time studiosession - just by playing around on the machines boys noize is getting the best material to start a (dirty) party.. and on it is!

young citizen from schwerin, josh, whom we already know from >ostwind limited< & >amuse gueule<, now presents his first own single on his home lable ostwind. >closing words< is the name of the vinyl and also the opener on the a1 in a fluffy josh-manner with stylish detroit techno. on the a2, josh will show us with >claiming back<, to which sound he has grown up and provides this oldschool track with a certain fresh note. with >steam trap< and >social affairs<, josh reenforces his emotional side on the b-side and knows how to persuade one with this tracks. a maximum sound experience on a minimal level, and a successful and smooth record that will bring every floor to the boil

he & she is a project from alexander pavlenko and nastia. nastia should be known to music lovers and festival visitors. by now the sympathetic young woman from the ukraine is homelike on many stages of the world . her sets in kazantip made her worldwide known. so it is no wonder that she is working for the well-established radio kiss.fm. the actual mgf 18 >videt< convinced through a deep groove and light cords. kollektiv turmstrasse corroborate the titletrack with their own sound. thus they create an own remix where you defiantly recover new aspects.

we are very happy and proud to announce yippiee?s fourth release. your dudes from hannover, filtertypen and benny ferkel just signed five great new tracks for the upcoming indoor season, but for sure they will work also just excellent for the last open air events as well. the yippiee004, as every release by yippiee, again is a hannover based production. yes, even if you didn?t know mario aureo, the only bird that has flown away and now has his nest in berlin is from hannover as well as chris lattner who was born near our wonderful homebase.with the ?all night long ep? mario tried to do a record with different tracks for every part of a long lasting night. the track ?under pressure? is a digital bonus, but the vinyl itself will show you yippiee?s and especially mario?s point of view for the night in a deep and groovy way.
played & supported by dubfire, solomun, butch, martin eyerer, re.you and many more.

its only natural that martyn has risen above the cliches and pitfalls of the vacuous dj world. over his 15 years djing, 6 years producing, and 4 years a&ring his 3024 imprint, the holland-born / washington dc-based artist has forged his own path every step of the way. his multi-leveled career has kept balance with a focus on art, and his every sacrifice is preserved in an endless dedication to music. as a continual record buyer and beat seeker, martyn is a beacon of hope through leagues of passion-less djs and producers, the ghost people: plastic, hollow shells that focus only on the in-the-now grooves or keeping in line with trends.
double 12 inch white vinyl in gatefold cover, including code for free digital download of the full album.

dresdens cult label uncanny valley returns with the charming catalogue number six. following up jacob korns first artist ep for the label its c-beams turn now to continue the series of artist eps. break sls and sandrow ms project can be referred to as a true labels child. musically, both artists got to know each other only when the label was founded. for >strollin< they lend the vocal talents by tina slotta who is associated with uncanny valley as well. the result is an irresistible house-jam. easy vibrant beats are complemented by birds twittering, warm keys and tinas carefree lyrics. jackmates remix toughen things up and transfers the tracks with mighty detroit-chords into a real monster for the dancefloor. the slightly murkier >scrapyard< takes its strength out of the interaction between its vehement beats and the c-beams-typical sound excursions. finally, the instrumental of >strollin< rounds up the ep.

a few days ago james blake premiered a new track, a collaboration with bon iver called >fall creek boys choir<, and now its been announced that the track will be included in an upcoming ep from blake called enough thunder.
we now also know that the ep is due out october 10 on atlas and will feature blakes cover of joni mitchells >a case of you<, as well as four other new tracks from the electronic singer-songwriter wunderkind.

laura nyro (* 18. oktober 1947 als laura nigro in new york city, † 8. april 1997 in danbury, connecticut) war eine us-amerikanische sängerin und songautorin. ihr wird von kollegen und musikkritikern großer einfluss auf die popmusik der späten 1960er und der 1970er jahre zugeschrieben, wobei das breite publikum sie eher als songwriter, die fachwelt sie eher als sängerin und pianistin wahrnahm.

after our trilogy of black-labeled records (bigbait005-007) featuring dark and rather technoid house tracks, i.a. by portable, s-max, elektroherde and peter clamat, we now start our white-labeled, hand printed 12 inch vinyl series with a raw and soulful house record featuring three stripped-down-to-the-bone tracks by lee webster and glenn astro.

out of an 8.8 earthquake, riots and severe illness comes one of the most joyful records of the year. brian gibbs aka echo park has had a colourful life to say the least, living and making music in l.a., tokyo, madrid, mexico city and now santiago, chile where he lives with his young family. previously a producer of dark hip hop and dub, a series of disasters made him confront mortality and decide it was time to make the music that is closest to his heart: luscious, sunshine-infused electro-funk full of laid back attitude and real songs. skream has always been a lover of disco, boogie and electro – as anyone who has heard one of his specialist sets or his slick n sleazy remix of chromeo will know. it took just one hearing of brians first echo park tracks via a mutual friend to snap them up for disfigured dubz. in fact he has chosen echo park for the first full album on the label… but first comes this killer single, a shmoooove bit of vocoder funk that sets the tone for echo parks twin obsessions with technology and romance. bundled with it are a gutbusting ravemonster of a rework by 12th planet & flinch that somehow still keeps the soul of the track intact, and jon convex taking it way underground with a deeper-than-deep analogue techno version. there is something for everyone here and this is just the beginning.

now it is time to congratulate everyone involved and the fans of stil vor talent with a special birthday present: two six-year anniversary eps celebrating present and future of the label. this is the second of 2 eps, featuring five of 10 individual birthday presents released on vinyl.

having once said that daily life as well as adventurous trips across the globe were the source of her inspiration when making music, its obvious which recent event in the world of anja schneider formed the basis of her new ep on mobilee records. whilst she takes a well earned pause and enjoys a very new lease of life, >hello boy!< will hit the stores in october. for this release, she joined lee jones in the studio to make something with a twist. with a strong anja schneider flavour, title track >hello boy!< cleaverly transposes a real sense of excitement and waiting on to the dance floor, with soft mysterious chords and a steady build that works itself into a drop. >rio bravo< offers a relief with more of an airy head-spinning feel and >let me out< … well, its done now ,)

support by: losoul, hunee, aubrey, xdb, basic soul unit, fabrice liq, iron curtis, dan curtin, octave one, keith worthy, baaz, dj 3000 …
with detroits kevin reynolds we are proud to welcome one of detroits best kept secrets as the latest member of the nsyde family. starting as an audio engineer at derrick mays seminal techno label transmat, kevin has spent most of his career helping others to shine. honing his production skills in the transmat studios refining a variety of projects, he has accumulated an impressive body of work in the background over time. with the release of nsyde 002 kevin has now set the focus on his solo career and the years of experience and raw talent have truly left their mark. showcasing his savvy for deep mesmerizing grooves, he brings us two tracks for the mind, the body and the soul, ready to conquer dancefloors worldwide. fusing raw tribal elements with warm strings and chords, kevin creates his own fresh trademark flavor, paying homage to the original techno soul of his hometown along the way. keeping traditions alive by retro-perspective modernism. with a unique sound, lauded by the likes of gilles peterson and osunlade, kevin reynolds is the perfect match for the nsyde musical philosophy.
so listen close and let our secret weapon from detroit blow you away!

4 tracks on picture disc, including remixes from i:gor, waldhaus, ophidian & negative-a.

these words are in the deepest part of douglass greed and the approach to his debut album. he allows his heart to lead, the better to look where it goes. therein hes distributing straight dope, however, in the sense of emotional impact – dance floor dictation it is not. greed crafts music that serves up euphoria for your mind on the terrace, mas- sage table, train or car trip and so on. a timeless effect stretches along the borders... an enduring touch, and to remain in the mind for seasons to come is his concern with this album. this is more weeping or laughing in the mirror rather than admiring the physical. douglas discusses not the luxurious but rather simplicity, in order to serve a sophisticated >author-future-pop< for the club under the bedspread. his fondness for other forms of musical self-realization shimmers on all of his releases up to now. on his own album, he expresses this passion to the fullest. the inclination for sensible beauty in the dark plays as the greed signature, a central role. featuring musician friends such as mooryc (poznan /polen), pascal bideau (a frenchman in london), kemo (a ger- man-hawaiian in new york), ian simmonds (uk) and delhia (jena), greed casts twelve expressive pulse beats of pure greed cosmos.

on their last album franz and jakob aka format b were to be found covered in soot and coal, firing up the engines of the dance locomotive, now they have gone greener and swapped over to wind power and are fishing the >restless< oceans of the world. tirelessly the two sailors work on the deck disregarding the cold and the weather, pulling in the nets filled with floundering hits. this time they have spiced up the bait with the amazing voice of fran on >liquid< who turns into a working class siren and manages to rock the boat properly with track 2. keeping with the maritime theme the boys have used a harmonica on >socks and sandals< and a piano on >piano man<. classic format b can be found on >atomizer< and >oversexed< … kicking man high bass beats to thrill the four quarter beat fans, and >biker meth< is going to keep you dancing till noon (at least). even with the pressures of jet setting, label management, party organisation, building a studio, and the romantic needs of their girlfriends they have still managed to finish their first formatik album to their complete satisfaction and are extremely proud to present the first artist album on formatik records. ahoi and enjoy people!