the furnace series is a two-part compilation of music inspired by a special room in the montreal apartment shared by booma collective from 2012-2014. when venues to throw parties became scarce, booma used this room leading to the fire escape in the back of the apartment known as the furnace as a space for small gatherings among close friends. the furnace series is a collection of memories of those intimate parties and impromptu jam sessions. part one features four tracks by booma collective founders and friends, beginning with psyche, a hypnotic, dub-techno inspired composition with oscillating, piercing sounds, evoking whistling flurries. solparas garden in the furnace echoes the hollowed-out concrete architecture of the furnace itself, filling up then emptying its atmosphere with layered drum machines and ghostly voices. cf01 is the result of feedback experimentation carefully arranged into a slow tribal jam. oren ratowsky. producer of booma collectives first vinyl release, rounds off the b side with gorby, an eleven and a half minute exploration of his mastery of analog synthesizers.

vocalist wayne snow first appeared on max graef s critically acclaimed debut album from last year and later his solo e.p red runner on tartelet records. recently, wayne featured on french producer darius helios ep, which will be out in april on roche music. for this release he s again teamed up with max graef and team tartelet. this second ep rosie delivering a fresh badge of rugged soulfulness over off-kilter chords, body shaking basslines & dusty beats as max does best. combining wayne s falsetto vocals with max s beats and production for a record that heralds the sunshine and a spring of cold beers, rowing boats on the spree and strong sativa.

now a regular member of the figure roster, young portugese talent lewis fautzi resurfaces again, fresh off the back of an inspired full-length debut for soma records. continuing with his own take on the darker, trippier end of the techno spectrum, we re treated to 4 new tracks, beautifully sequenced and alive with energy. from the depths of fautzi s studio, >signal of the light< emerges with its deep resonant acid tones and broken beats. setting the mood, fautzi then unlocks the monster inside with three club-designed cuts that rattle, fizz, gyrate and swell with precision intensity. a name to keep an eye on without a doubt, its no surprise this young man s vision of modern techno is finding its way into dj s sets far and wide.

nice price deal !!! 3rd volume of our series moog your body. and back with the same formula, 4 artists that have passed through the legendary club barcelona. the album kicks off with mind over matter from abandoned footwear, american exillon project that delights us with a theme idm cosmic touches that will make you dance endlessly acid. then tempest 303 one lysergic lash roy of the ravers attacking with all his cacharreria to offer his sound classic acid. on the flip side, we have the theme trapped in a fit of malaria of drvg cvltvre a slow-cooked dark and hypnotic acid pump. and finally, the issue of snuffo its killing me dismisses the disc with a dance track narcotic halfway between the acid house and the new beat.

having produced one third of nas generation-defining illmatic, large professors place on the pantheon of hip-hop heavyweights is already etched in stone. when you add in his groundbreaking debut as a member of main source - or the fact that he has collaborated with luminaries like pete rock, a tribe called called quest, busta rhymes, mobb deep, masta ace, and big daddy kane - it is crystal clear that the mans influence towers high above the history of the hip hop.
with fat beats records� release of re:living, large professor builds on his already impressive discography with an entirely self-produced record that delivers all the crisp drums, razor-sharp scratches, and innovative uprock grooves that define his signature sound. *i m moving forward,* large says, *but i went back to an earlier formula. with this project i feel like it is the closest that i take it back to that main source style.*
featuring roc marciano, inspectah deck, cormega, g-wiz, fortune, and lord jamar, re:living shines a spotlight on new yorks best voices from the golden era to today. but above all, large professor lets his production do the talking - and with a legacy like his, beats speak louder than words.

the third installment of silent movie sounds series features music from four producers each delivering a different cut of deep, hypnotic music. japanese artist mituo shiomi is a regular on simoncino s hotmix records. he kicks off the va with a mesmerizing house track. fresh from his ep on fina records, detroit-based producer appian contributes a thumping track to this 12inch. russian producer alex danilov returns to rhr with a love story to acid. last but not least, the chicagobased coowner of perpetual rhythms, nick marshall aka taelue closes the ep with a deep and emotional track with a solid kick and smooth synth lines.

kito jempere s fata morgana is back on track with second remix ep off his debut album objects. on the a-side you will find proper peak time banger by moscow based simple symmetry duo (famous for their releases on glenview records, low budget family and that s a steal, supported by everyone from lexx and alexis le-tan to mudd and bradley zero) and disco version of typewriter by poland based duo ptaki (famous for their releases on the very polish cut-outs, young adults and they have their debut full-length album forthcoming now on transatlantyk). on the flip you will find an almost techno version of hw whales made by ruf dug (famous for his ruf kutz label and much others releases on labels like unknown to unknown) and gas station remixed by moscow based arsenii (he released on that s a steal, glenview and others)

second apperance from lundin oil on northern electronics with four tracks of vigilant electronics

hot on the heels of his inaugural release in january, braiden introduces slewis, a new producer on his emerging off out label. after years of honing his craft in the studio and playing in experimental bands, london born slewis makes his mark on his debut with two equally bold dancefloor cuts. group v opens with an extended twisting cacophony of synthesizers before breaking down into metallic driving machine funk. on the flip, despot delves deeper down the rabbit hole as ebm influenced sounds and syncopated claps dance around a bed of paranoia, leading to a tense breakdown populated by a flurry of spasmodic drums.

next up on obsession recordings is a new one from label co-founder primitive world (sam willis of walls/ecstatic) following up from his excellent previous release �worship / premonition . fast falling hands , has a relentless, almost abrasive groove, offset with a staggered insolent bassline and jagged percussion which see primitive world further developing his off kilter sensibility and sense of texture. on the flip, �rush� twists proceedings up with its humid atmosphere, heavy breathing, and the unique sense of restraint seen demonstrated in his previous work.
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butoh opens the ep in steely, nervy fashion with skittish synths scurrying over rooted house drums. theres a shiny progressive like vibe to the synths that really suck you in and give off the air of flying through the cosmos whilst a heavenly vocal cry only adds fuel to the fire.

*all hands* heisst das offiziell dritte studioalbum des indie-hiphop-kollektivs doomtree aus minneapolis, das zu den spannendsten acts des independent-hiphop gehört. das doppel-vinyl erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

saber, an off shoot of chicago s seminal trax imprint dig deep into their vaults and find 7 tracks from armando gallop and his chicago bad boys! armando presents this varied ep with tracks from roy davis jnr, corey rodgers, dean anderson (trax) and e. turner (trax, dj international). a wide range of styles from heavy acid house, techno to looped filtered excursions. 7 tracks to choose from.

*stranger than you* is the fourth studio album by acclaimed belgian new wave group the names. recorded in 2014, stranger than you marks a conscious return to the sounds and styles explored on their debut album *swimming* in 1982. the double vinyl edition is housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve and includes a digital download code.

welcome to the dark side. where chaos is the constant, distortion forms the standard and frontiers are built out of opaque shadows. mumbling voices are hunting you through a maze of creepy synthesizer sounds. welcome to antifuse. with their latest release, the berlin-based duo nerkkirn are following their path of experimental techno sounds, this time leading into dark shades of whirring electronic sounds. by creating a gloomy, yet groovy tune, antifuse builds up a perfectly conductive path within the unique sound system of snork enterprises. like a mysterious rollercoaster, four versatile tracks are pulling you into a vague ride through various spheres of electronic sounds. starting off with high speed into the deep and gloomy mines of underground techno, dipode unfolds its dark side in full blast. moving forward, antifuse chases you upside down on a roaring bass line merging into electronichangover. there, in a reduced atmosphere of sound, subtle tunes still forcefully keep pushing you through an odd darkness until everything, then, flows into a slight glow at the end of the tunnel - reversebias.

u-star records has returned! after spearheading a dub-soaked and twisted disco revival in the early nineties, u-star quickly became a cult label, whose catalogue still manages to sound as fresh and dislocated as ever! they are kicking things off again with shrinkwraps incredible versions of the 1997 idjut boys and laj track karmakazi from the outhouse ep. shrinkwrap serve up two recreations that have captured the spirit of the original and taken it far far away

this is the fifth release on the 6-volume surgeon reissues label srx, collecting together an important selection of one-off tracks and highly limited rarities. fivo appeared on a release on round records and pagga featured on the underground uk compilation release by kickin records. the b-side features 2 tracks from the mythical thx1139 which was previously only available on 50 white labels in 1996.

its dub, but reverberating far beyond the genres borders. its what jpattersson describes as progadub.

anakronik is the brainchild of andrey, one half of the audiotheque duo, who ve been involved in the scene for a while now albeit with discreet output. through anakronik their vision and ideas of timeless, spaceless music, that just is, will be revealed, starting off with their own, purpose-named, genesis debut single. the original version will see you through a mellow, heartfelt journey spanning the entire first side of the record. warm and discreet yet mufti-dimensional in it s drive and commitment, it s surely going to be a delight to dance to on any floor. the flip-side sees master of groove and mystery cristi cons doing what he does best, re imagining the original into a rolling sensual experience that will surely excite your senses and dancing feet throughout it s duration.

nologo is back with 2 essential, tried and tested underground club tracks. orlando b serves up side a with dark world, an epic, slow burning, dark-house journey. dark world begins completely stripped back before the main hook, an eerie hypnotic vocal is introduced. funky percussive elements creep in which drive the piece forward and a deep minor pad heightens the tension setting the tone for the rest of the track. the energy builds gradually with the addition of a 303 bass line peaking just before the end, taking the listener on a dark hypnotic trip. on the flip, is none other than house & techno legend mr g who uses the dark world vocal but takes it somewhere new providing his own unique and distinctive flavour. mr gs rum remix is a dark and twisted peak-time banger, the high energy from the off set perfectly complementing the slower vibe of the original. plenty of sub and twisted synth action keeps the momentum high and the dark stab he uses punctuates the vocal nicely giving it a raw edge. dark world is an essential addition to the record bag for darker dancefloors. dj deep: i love this, your remix is super funky and dark at the same time!!! dope! tom (panorama bar): ufff nice and dark.....another mr g gem. to be served with the rum rush...

san francisco/paris-based label spring theory is back with its fourth release. called sweet bitter love, it s a four track ep of manic sample-driven house from keita sano, a japanese producer who s been on a roll lately with releases for like-minded imprints discos capablanca, mister saturday night, and strictly groove recordings. sweet bitter love kicks off with the tripped-out flair of -once i found a diamond.- it s an uplifiting bongo-led cut with dubby melodics that sound like the kind of thing sleeping bag records would have put out in the early 80s. jacques renault provides a leaner peak-time version � complete with hard-hitting snares and growling bass � via his -once i found a diamond (jacques renault trouble funk remix).- things take a turn for the delightfully weird on the ep s namesake -sweet bitter love.- starting like a straightforward house cut, it explodes into a psychedelic collage of spaghetti western guitars, tribal calls, displaced jazz fills, and other forms of cleverly sampled soundtrack exotica. the release wraps up with yet another curveball on -bouzouk.- here sano lays out a subwoofer-knocking ny garage house rhythm that takes a left turn with frenzied bouzouki playing charting arpeggios through a haze of echoing foreign voices. taken as a whole, sweet bitter love is that rare idiosyncratic bomb of an ep that will keep your dancers moving and your trainspotters guessing � in other words, it s spring theory through and through.

title track joyride kicks things off with a straight up 909 beat, complete with scifi sweeps and classic wood block percussion, quickly working its way into an very subtle groove with every element working effectively to keep it fully funk laden. sideways completes the a side of the release and gets going right from the beginning. pumping percussion takes hold and hits the ground running before a perfectly weighted synth hook lashes over the top with henning playing with the synths lfo to creative effect. dust takes things down a notch as swirling pads drape themselves over a serious 909 beat. henning lets this one loop out, letting the subtle variations in the synths do the work as the 909 holds the beat solid and reminiscent of early berlin/detroit dub techno crossovers. mars attacks closes of the ep and does so in particularly fine fashion. a more broken beat affair this time from henning and he really works his machines into a sonic warfare of bass tones and tweaked out synths that sear through the crashing percussion workout.

vinyl only - one press! nick the record teams up with dan tyler (idjut boys) for a fresh edits mission, a record mission! as you d expect from one of the uks most respected record dealers and an idjut sidekick, these are delightfully obscure but utterly deadly cuts lovingly extended and amended for those of discerning ear, and a lightness of foot

shadeleaf continues, with a strident 7 out of 7 on the scoreboard! following a stunning (and sell-out !) ep earlier last year, the north easts answer to michigans finest, steps up again, with probably his strongest work to date. mannmademusic became known very quickly, over the space of a few low key, but expertly realised edits releases for the likes of glenview, lumberjacks in hell & diner city sounds. this ep sees him continue wearing his influences proudly, but re-imagine them in an altogether rawer framework - samples woven together, augmented and redefined, some of it following the classic kdj blueprint but laid out in a style thats all his own. those familiar loops submerged and unfurling, rubbing up against altogether more off-kilter but coherent workouts, sat alongside perfectly measured electronic jams all combining into an ep that stands head and shoulders above the competition. another shadeleaf sureshot!

haunted doorbell are timothy j. fairplay and matilda tristram who released xylophone together last year on astro lab recordings. picking up where xylophone left off unconnected thoughts on jacking is four tracks of naive melodies, rough slamjack drums, and new age atmospheres. starclash kicks off side a, with its dramatic arpeggios and sid chip crashes, techno to soundtrack the saturday night laser show at the planetarium. following is a night of adventure with its eastern scales and washy broken chorus unit hiss. on side b we have beautiful sheffield - an ode to electronic musics (possibly) most important british city and the title track rounds of the ep - house music for listening to while looking out to sea.

2 man synth funk band from leeds influenced by the 80s disco & boogie sounds from nyc. this ep is one for the synth funk freaks, with electro-funk jams, modern synth funk/disco, & sweet electro-bass melodies.

tommy bones returns to strictly rhythm with the * love & war ep*, featuring get down and love & war, two original cuts that highlight once again that tommy is a man with a history that spans the many variants of house music. get down contrasts the classic house sound with contemporary beats, while his get down (remix) adds more horns to give the track an early 90s feel. the retro future vibe continues with �love & war� which rolls on a heavier, darker and techier tip. rounding off proceedings is love & war (war dub) which is exclusively available on vinyl only.

the third installment on the second circle imprint comes from the illustrious serbian artist 33.10.3402 aka nenad markovic. this talented and versatile musician has previously released records on famed underground labels esp institute, kunstkopf and internajonal. for second circle he comes up with four deeply layered and hypnotizing electronic tracks. perfect off the beaten track sounds for adventureous dancefloors and late night excursions.

having made his label debut for blue shadow , as well as delivering its inaugural podcast, since i met you , fellow israeli dj and producer chaim returns to guy gerber s rumors imprint to present his follow-up ep, cant wait to c u . scheduled for release on june 1st, cant wait to c u caps an impressive year for guy s hybrid label-party concept. launched in the spring of 2014, rumors has quickly become renowned for its discerning approach to the electronic music scene that focuses on providing quality house music built around creativity and exploration - which recently saw seth troxler welcomed to the label for evangelion . maintaining rumors taste for deep and almost spiritual techno, chaim s latest ep not only encompasses the label s intriguing release policy but also demonstrates chaim and guy s long-standing production partnership. having produced 8 remixes together, can t wait to c u follows a similar blueprint to the pairs previous outputs and sees its title track fuse together down-tempo beats with a soulful vocal hook. the aptly named b-side, cosmology , proceeds with an atmospheric and near-mesmeric approach thats followed by closing track escape velocity - rounding off as a sonic and inspired set of tracks that lays the foundations for another exciting year for the rumors collective

sheik �n� beik are a nyc based cohort specialising in promotion, production and outletting left­of­centre slices of electronic music. with previous releases from family members derek marin, voiski and peter corvaia their 4th release comes courtesy of danny wolfers (a.k.a legowelt) working alongside rush hour regular xosar under their xamiga alias. with this being xamiga�s 3rd release, the pair draw for their trusted arsenal of analogue gear and offer up the �bohemian grove� ep, a woozy brew of foggy textures, gently frazzled hats and detroit­indebted grooves. the title track kicks things off with glassy pads sat atop a long­tailed thud and a sandy shuffle. a distant bass groove wades in ahead of a passage of intricate, band­passed percussion and a circling synth line before �cumulus versie� sets sheets of ethereal vocals and synth strings gently ducking under a taught analogue pulse. �midwest� then sets hissing kicks and frayed hi­hats alongside a rasping bass tone. pitch­bent synth lines then bubble into focus before �blizzard� sets a dystopian tone from the off. a stout kick drum thunders under minor­key chord shifts and a menacing sequence that works to round off another fine addition to the sheik �n� beik series.

welcome to the 3rd vinyl release of local sound network. label owner, ryuji takeuchi, is on duty to drop this superb ep. ryuji represents 2 off beat techno tracks with spectacular atmosphere, whereas, 2 remixes emphasize straight 4/4 rhythm patterns with even wider feeling.

no label cover - just standard cover. big release again on peter van hoesen s time to express label. a set of 3 releases by sp-x. the moving through mirrors series showcases lean, contemporary techno. part 1 kicks off with e.t.a. and return to function, both prime examples of the stripped-down sweatbox grooves sp-x excels at. for adult dancefloors only

born in oakland, california, but raised in seattle, the dirty nomad emcee jvon, ventures off once more with minneapolis� own, ackryte, for their third adventure.

klamauk are all set to reveal their second release of 2015 with this excellent offering from their very own tilman. this 5 track ep takes in a broad ranging musical spectrum from the warm, emotive house of voyager to the eerie acidic groove of outer space. the ep really shows off the prowess of tilmans productions who has been going from strength to strength of late and is a great addition to the klamauk catalogue.

the tenth release on public possession comes from no other than bell towers. over the last two years he significantly helped to coin the sound of the label and we are very happy that he is continuing to do so

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marseille s finest dj steef steps up to the plate for the next foto 12 inch, supplying 3 hefty house tracks of varying tempo s and moods. main jam shaking kicks off proceedings with a chopped-up break and kicking groove before a piano-laden mid-section sends the temperature rising. next up freeters hits heavy on the pitch-down vibe with some wonky electronics underpinned by a solid 4/4 low end. over on the flip big bossman the revenge hits back with a trademark stripped-out mix of shaking which is heavy on the machine funk. rounding things off mojica tribe is an altogether deeper number with smooth pads and an ethereal atmosphere

quickly becoming one to watch in the techno circles, john shima is making waves with his fresh approach to that classic detroit sound. his contribution for boe is nothing short of a stunning representation of underground electronic music. prototype is a sonic ode to industry: blueprinted in the motor city and forged in sheffield. it s heads down for the dance floor with shimmering metallic overtones and a side order of robot jack. ancient skies points more towards chicago stylings capturing the melancholy party vibe of early cajual records with crystal clear production skills and neat arrangements. transducer is groovy experimental techno that could have easily sat on the much-revered objet d art. it s electronic music that will stand the test of time. rounding off the ep in fine style is true distance. a stunning ambient piece with deep pads and swirling melodies that complement and round of the ep perfectly.

kindisch is absolutely thrilled to introduce the newest family member to the roster, french mastermind yokoo with his sensual and moving ep, atya. the title track brings us warm percussion topped off with long, drawn out pads and elegant notes jumping around the track. the track holds its energy back for the most part, creating a beautiful ambience and amazing warm up or after-hour vibe.

played by martin haberland, james ornate, james what, agnostic rhythm, anna wall, lance desardi, kammerton
following the release of their debut lp, keep up appearances on their new label modelmaker, dan berkson and james what draft in frank & tony, dana ruh, dorisburg and alan doe for remixes. berkson & what have chalked up many releases on poker flat and crosstown rebels over the years whilst most recently turning heads outside of their own modelmaker imprint via singles for dogmatik and seth troxler s play it say it. the duo s lp, released in january, marked a new chapter in their production history and has seen support from josh wink, mr g and skream over the past few months. keep up appearances - remixes opens with anthony collins and francis harris superb frank & tony alias taking on seraphim which results in a tense but understated piece of layered, classic sounding house music while dana ruh, fresh from her excellent debut lp on underground quality last year, drops an eerie recreation of worship that draws on spacey synths and unsettling ambience. dorisburg, known for outstanding material on sweden s aniara amongst others, continues a sterling run of form with a rendition of feel free which employs soaring chords to fashion a luscious and elevating take on the original. rounding off the package is berlin producer alan doe, an artist who debuted on rue de plaisance in 2014. doe s worship remix is squarely dancefloor-aimed with punchy kicks, smokey effects and teasing keys

focusing on deep and raw vibes, strictly wax and classic beats, the - montee louis ep- has been directly imported from bellevue ii, libreville gabon, africa & it has been produced by the great bernard da smoove. mpc-filtered deep house with some darker & menacing rhythms, a1 - hudson budd- kicks off the a1 with a meaty 4/4 kick drum which slowly finds itself surrounded by ghostly pads and even more haunting synths. a2 - thrawbock- mutates into a more light hearted house jam for the heads, with its vocal infectious sample. b1 - strctly move - goes back into familiar, smooth deep house territories but still retains his magic touch, able to transform even the deepest of basslines into something both unusual and musical at the same time. b2 & b3 thrawbock 88 & strctly move 88 are the 90s hip-hop (!!!) versions of the same tracks above : insane !! first time we heard it we thought, hell yeah, the production is just terrific & indeed there s a timeless quality to the intricately programmed drum machine rhythms, the drifting chords, warm

the next chapter in the main the invariants series surfaces. on the a side two slightly more effective cuts with centripetal force. on the flipside it submerse with the first a track from the tape archives and to close the ep off a downtempo acid session.

12 inch coloured vinyl (hot pink) hand stamped & numbered sleeve. more vinyl only business from the bristol based just jack camp, this time from firm fave amir alexander under his richie ratchet moniker. 2 original acid cuts designed for late night sleazing, this is timeless dancefloor music that makes you want to take your shirt off. mastered to tape before being cut to wax for that extra bit of juice, this is a limited pressing with only 303 copies and no repress. don t snooze on it! vinyl only!

illusion limited is the limited press sister label to illusion recordings. the label will shine light on new artists and sounds not currently represented on illusion. the first release kicks off with the highly talented manchester based artist seelie who delivers two slices of subtle, classy deep house. this ep has been a while in the making and shows a real development in seelie s sound from classic house to deep textured and hypnotic house. blm provides a huge remix on the a side stripping things back and letting the analogue bline and minimaistic drums create a heady, yet dancefloor track. dilated pupils provide a unqiue broken beat remix of the hypnotic desire on the b-side to round things off and kick off this label in style.

2014 was a definitely a huge year for dance music, with many up and coming artists being thrown into the lifestyle of hectic partying and relentless touring schedules. this also means that those who exploded onto the scene prior are no longer the new kids on the block. a few years is a long time in the life of a dj, and the first few years are often the maddest. the adana twins are a perfect example of one of these artists, having emerged onto the scene in 2012 with releases such as everyday and strange , from the off it was clear that they had everybody s undivided attention. (pulse radio) with dj names like take it easy and friso, it s probably to be presumed that german duo adana twins don t take themselves too seriously. that tongue in cheek attitude could be heard on their first productions and remixes. it s now almost almost three years later and the twins music vision is constantly developing

for the next release on souvenir, the label dips into the past of almost 30 years ago to retrieve this forgotten souvenir of the times, dusting off and rejuvenating section 25s classic, desert, taken from the album, from the hip on manchesters infamous factory records.

stay underground it pays returns! relatively unknown newcomer modula brings us a slab of ruff n ready analog cuts, with a real standout remix from fuckthegovernment! said remix of controllo by f.t.g is so good that it is the opener of the whole record. it�s a remix built for late night experiences, one for the warehouse, with it�s wailing, ravey vocal samples and subterranean rolling acid bassline. the a side is rounded off by modulas tape mix of controllo. doing what it says on the tin, the graininess and saturation that tape production brings is instantly noticeable. while the tape mix is not as sinister as f.t.gs remix, nor as spatially dense, its greater emphasis on synth work is bound to make it a favourite for many suit fans.the b side takes on more of techno form than the a side. kicking off with intrigo (tape edits), the pad sounds give it an ethereal atmosphere, contrasting the almost militant feel of the percussion and bassline. immerso (instrumental mix) is probably the highest energy pick of the bunch, lots of bleepy synth work and crispy power claps might make this track the djs pick of the record. all in all, a top record from modula! dont sleep on it!

when something new starts it s because there s a need to wander further, to cut deeper. mrt is a result of this. for their first record the newly formed division of lux rec teamed up with benedikt frey. three perfect tracks to start the journey, build foundations and describe the far off obscure fringes of the mrt universe. the introduction of portal, a dreary number, together with telamon, acidic march, and stereobate, relentless physical techno music, portrays the musical range and qualities of benedikt, and sets the path for mrt.

now living in warsaw, donnell knox was well known, along with black nation s jay denham for forging a tough, distinct kalamazoo techno sound in the 90s. his label, sonic mind, put out some very coveted, underground wax that still sounds unique, extra rugged, and fresh. well d-knox is now on a bit of a comeback mission it seems, with some really inspiring new material, and �africa calling�. the first version, created to donnell�s much loved �spirit man� alias, is a soulful trek through layers of pads and emotive synth work. the simple, but uplifting, vocal snippet really gives it an organic and spiritual feel, the tempo is driving and quick, but the overall vibe is laid back and deep. remixes come from the likes of brooklyn based titonton duvante, who maximizes a synth pattern to a form a beautiful, reaching, version, while canada�a rennie foster channels his futago traxx style to present a full on tribal, drum based mix with added vocal pieces. also, detroit transplant, now living in canada as well, j garrett goes in with a very emotional, warm, string laden take. the ep is capped off with another version from donnell that could stand as it�s own track really, a totally different, but equally as strong, version featuring a driving baseline and detroit style string vamps. a really nice release, worthy of your support, from a well loved veteran of the techno underground.

now already almost a year has gone by since �inspiration�, the collaboration between jah wobble and singer pj higgins has come out on sonar kollektiv. with �chaingang (remixes)� we get a further renewal of one of the eight tracks off the album. for instance utrecht, netherlands based multi-instrumentalist and producer pitto gets down to work to morph the song into an eight-minute spheric techno extravaganza. some sort of a teaser for his upcoming album on sonar kollektiv later this year (although it will sound completely different). also releasing an album on sonar kollektiv in 2015 is producer marlow from weimar. his voodoo version of �chaingang� draws nearer to the original and incorporates the jubilee style gospel chanting to a hypnotically impelling rhythm. at the right time at the right place this remix will cause outmost frenzy on the dancefloor.