wonderland ghost is, not only due to its title, a gift for all friends of electronic dance music. the three tracks: >for you<, >the ghost<, and >what im standing for feat. toxic pearl< all exude the pleasure of working with the original beats and rhythms that rattle through baders music. these are elegantly arranged sound montages that relentlessly push into the ears of an enraptured dance floor, taking surprising twists and turns on their way to a land of pure musical fun

meine zarten pfoten ( my tender paws ) is the eagerly-awaited album by lady ada that everybody s been longing to get a hold of for so long. her second album after debut blondie truly is a revelation. ada has successfully cast off that four-to-the-floor yoke and has recorded songs that go way beyond all our well-known categories, hovering above everything in a state of serene disengagement. it s certainly ppp in its broadest sense, but ultimately it s a work of music that radiates such an amazing warmth and tranquility that it will even sedate the biggest nervous wreck into a state of subtle receptiveness. this record is your friend. it s a shining light of beauty, glowing from the inside. humans have feelings. and it s only the noblest of feelings that these nine songs arouse. after listening to them you’re left with a slightly sheepish smile on your face. and then you press play again

bullion announces his new single >magic was ruler<, for vinyl only release on 25th may 2011, featuring 3 full length version of track from his non-lp >you drive me to plastic< and one exclusive new composition. the title track is a sample-based tapestry, rich in jangly guitar chops and pert horns, it dances along with the merriment of a tropical beguine. >magic was ruler< is a crate-diggers journey to encompass all manner of musical styles from krautrock, leftfield disco, all the way through to afro inspired 70s electronics, and continuing on from 2009s >young heartache ep< (one handed records). the searching, syncopated track >you drive me to plastic< has all the dynamic of the non-lp with which it shares its name and new track >good news on her< has the pulsating verve of shep pettibone-era ny house, whilst packing bullion s signature hip hop punch. >too right< completes the set, supported by benji b and gilles peterson in the uk.

after the roaring success of nicolas jaars space is only noise album the fine curatorial heads at circus company hq have enlisted 2 of their nearest, dearest and most talent co-conspirators for the first round of remix duties. having built a cult following and peerless reputation for his remixes of everyone from roy ayers to cassius, pépé bradock turns in no less than 3 versions of too many kids finding rain in the dust. the proceedings begin with his blind pig mix, an echoing tunnel of balkan strings and dusty samples connecting the lands of disco and hip hop to blinding effect. the train fantôme poke follows and is certain to find its way into many a discerning dj bag in the weeks and months to come, with its mathew herbert-esque syncopations and grinding industrial scrapes and psychedelic whispers. dave aju takes up the baton on the flip turning the albums title track into the kind of late 80s dance floor work out martin hannet would have been proud of, certain to appeal to fans of recent work by matias aguayo, rebolledo and the comeme camp.

in june 2011 dj phono will release his first album on hamburgs record label diynamic. >welcome to wherever you re not< is a work of heart, of emotions of awakened, flourishing, and unrequited feelings. its something of a kind that could neither be accomplished within a nights work nor even in a cycle of nights, but only in good time.

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jb aka james braun, creates music as if it were sonic sculptures chiselled with kicks, snares, drums and synth-bass, is back with three new dance floor monuments for you to worship. *a. on massacre jb succeeds in creating a horror universe that can make even the most hardened detroit fan become insecure and frightened when standing alone on the berghain dance floor. but fear not, for its only music and if you flip the record, youll become entranced by the melodic *b1 retrace your steps. a musical odyssey back through time that literally retraces jbs own steps and makes you think about who you are and where you came from. *b2 slapper is musical meditation that yields unbridled joy and chilled out bliss…and makes you send eager kisses towards the sky where the benign, chubby gods of music laugh heartily and scratch their white beards and ample bellies while returning your kisses, mwah!, and uttering you ravey, little rascal! we will provide for you as long as you remember to appreciate us. please enjoy the new record from james braun. tartelet records 2011

onwards and upwards for the section8 clan as they get ready to deliver possibly their biggest release to date with a mighty, thunderous dubstep assault from one of bristols brightest up & coming production duos, dodge & fuski. having built up quite a reputation already with some killer releases on labels such as never say die and rat, this one looks set to earn them even more attention, get ready for the sound system bangers! ethereal pads open up aerophobia before an epic, grandiose synth enters the mix to set the scene for whats to come and youd better be ready because its quite simply, sick! watch the dance go crazy as we kick into an absolutley heinous bass riff that grabs by the throat and doesnt let go with a smashing break holding it all together. it only goes on to get even better with a totally funked up 4/4 switch up too! more bassline manipulation ensues and the dubstep break returns to complete whats sure to be a massive club anthem. a lot of fun. onto the flip and the tranced-out intro vibe continues with another awe-inpsiring arrangement of twinkling synths and fx on fuckem all. though the ravers are gonna love it and thats really what this is all about. bangin!

the only true dedicated norwegian house/techno 12 inch imprint sex tags mania presents percussion mix - two rare and unreleased gems produced and remixed by bjørn torske & siob latsyrc. with sides e and f this is the continuation of their previous us-editions on sex tags mania (issues #13 and #16). side-f >mix 2< is the previously unreleased remix of bjoern torskes >kan jeg slippe?< from 2008.

with the strains of the his bbc radio 1 essential mix still ringing in our ears and his brand new intec release >slide< romping up the sales charts, robert babicz prepares to unleash what is only the fourth release on his very own babiczstyle imprint. babiczstyle has been launched by robert as a platform for him to release some of the large archive of work that he has written for his live sets. >i see the label as a platform, where i release only my own music and collaborations. i do this to have a platform with the highest possible audio quality and have a place for me and my friends to release our music.< - robert babicz. the >nektar ep< is a four track collection of exclusively new material.
big with: seth troxler, funk dvoid, marc romboy, mauro picotto, agoria, john selway, groove armada, satoshie tomiie, okain, milton jackson, guy j, ...

in less than two years, sardinias alessio mereu has made quantum leaps in his dj/production career: after releasing an impressive string of eps for respected labels like contexterrior, tuning spork and cmyk, many top-name djs took notice, including dubfire and duke dumont (who picked some of mereus tracks for their respective cocoon and fabric mix cd compilations). in early 2010, he set up amam, which has quickly become one of the most popular techno/house imprints in italy, and as savvy dance music enthusiasts are catching on, throughout europe as a whole. earlier this year, his increasing international presence led to his debut berlin dj appearance at arena club to headline an amam label night…

one sided limited edition (600 copies only)

excellent 2011 edits !! tipp

in all the thea rooms, the meeting centers for alcoholics russians and the blogs of the sapareted nations of the wikirebels were wondering where anton and maxim truly ended up. perhaps non all were aware of wap happened in moscow after the big heat of the summerr 2010. used to the polar cold also the computers ad all the electronic comunications took a moment to reflect, closing, in a natural obligation and right to silent. but this does not apply to scsi-9. the guys have to work with dedication and long care, clear, relaxed. do things well means knowing how to wait, as tasting a fine wine, smooth. in this the cold couple births their new mood in two beautiful tracks and perceives new exchanges of high level with john tejada and pablo bolivar. two thin encouters of arte and culture, where pablo silken and john point- blank reveal a tick record, impeccable. john bounces our breath trough harmonic turns and chorns that transforms the original track in a new roaring engine and well-calibrated, with an unforgettable ending. pablo enters the tunnel of sound to cover/wrap in a soft and comfortable limbo, more visionary than ever. deep that becomes contemporary is ready. only 500 copies distributed on the planet.

released on 180 gram vinyl only on the uruguay based - international feel records - harveys >locussolus< comes with new remixes from andrew weatherall, prins thomas & lindstrøm, an emperor machine plus harveys own dub of >throwdown<. one-time pressing.

about group is a band comprised of members of hot chip, spring heel jack and this heat. >youre no good< is taken from the album >start and complete<. the theo parrish translation showcases a super deep reworking of pure quality from the master. ashley wales is one half of spring heel jack. check! limited edition, vinyl only !

alison moyet started her career in 1982, at the age of 21, when she formed the electropop duo yazoo with former depeche mode member vince clarke. yazoo scored several hits and recorded two albums. however, in 1983 moyet and clarke decided to disband yazoo.in 1984, moyet released her debut solo album alf (titled after her punk-era nickname). the record became a huge hit and spawned three international hit singles: love resurrection , invisible and all cried out .

keith tucker is back for his second release on diametric. as optic nerve. again he delivers an ep full of trademark optic nerve funk and futurism, combining deep techno with haunting vocals and machine rhythms. from the fast paced opener >virtual depth perception< to the deep and otherworldly >retina display scan< this record showcases all the beauty of the optic nerve universe. included are the 3 dimension interludes plus the acappella version of >virtual depth perception<.
300 handnumbered limited vinyl copies only. no digital distribution.

you cannot neglect those vocals, because they will pick you up to an unknown journey. you wont forget this preview of new age melodies and sounds. oceans bottom is dreamy and diverse made by flute-sounds and tricky percussion elements. this song is daring you gently, makes your body swinging and your soul so moony. einmusik is bringing up the old things into the future. just get in touch with his strong, bunched and adust sounds. they will open your mind for an epic album. backside you will find biosphere, a classic and solid house anthem which makes everything so easy. but heads up! – this is not only an accessory part – it is the opener for the summer season.

the newest addition to night slugs vinyl-only nswl series will make a lot of djs happy. on the a side, kingdom edits girl units hyper-dramatic >every time<, stripping out the original vocal chops, and adding in their place the voice of a of a certain unmentionable but iconic r&b star. this is a bootleg thats been a staple of many night slugs sets from the last few months - not to be missed. on the flip, by popular demand ns press up kingdoms >fogs<, a track that never saw vinyl the first time round. a mystical eski melody moves into a moody and stripped down stepper, in turn exploding into unexpected 4x4 as kingdom manipulates yet more r&b vocals like only he knows how. this 12 inch is strictly limited so once its gone, its gone. dont sleep!

the newest installment in night slugs vinyl-only nswl series is dedicated to >liberation front<, a track taken from egyptrixx debut lp >bible eyes<, released on ns earlier this year. without a doubt the albums biggest dancefloor cut, >liberation front is built to work best in huge rooms, stirring thousands of people at a time into a frenzy. on the a side, the original track is taken on by dj mike q, a stalwart of the vogue / ballroom club scene of his native new jersey. mike delivers an incredibly raw and stripped down remix of >liberation front<, re-working egyptrixxs unique sound design into a matrix of hard kicks, runway percussion and the of course the ballroom genres masters at work-sampling dramatic ha snare. an uncompromising rhythm track, this is club music at its most direct. as a bonus, the a side also features an edit of mike qs remix by bok bok, re-arranging the track and adding a tuff acid bassline to bring that soundsytem weight ns is known for. meanwhile keeping djs happy, the b side is dedicated to the original mix of >liberation front< in its full seven-minute glory.

this time mr raoul k not only wants you to dance - he wants you to go crazy on the dancefloor. in his well known way he crafts a relentless groover that sends everyone on the floor into the higher state of concsciousness called trance. he layers track upon track and builds a solid grooving base…. for the balafon. a handmade percussion instrument not unlike a marimba that gives guinean music its characteristic flavor. the vocal loop on top draws you deep into the vortex of nested percussion, african melodies und thick baselines. thistrack will never let you go - like moebius band. its main theme will stay in your head for a very long time. it will shake your hips after you left the dancefloor. and it will escort you on your way home after youve left the club. maybe it even serves as a lullaby after a long night out. already tested by Âme with stunning results.

project tempo are back! the mysterious parisian duo of djs with a passion for 80s funk, boogie and soul produce two more heavily dubbed out reworks for the dance floor and for the after hours.
this is serious slow mo boogie and electrofunk for lovers of that classic 80s soul sound. and with a massive on-line following and support from some of the worlds best disco jockeys, project tempo are definitely ones to watch.
limited edition vinyl pressing for demonstration purposes only.

a year after the initial digital release heres the long awaited nugget for all the vinyl lovers: d-pulse >velocity of love< with the new richer sound and the additional vinyl-only remixes. after a lot has been said about the original track and hot toddys mix (which was recently licensed for the ministry of sounds >late night sessions< compilation) these two new remixes resting on the side b are definitely worth to be mentioned. mario basanov (hailing from lithuania) really surprised us all with his musical thinking and a fresh point of view on the original track and also - by finishing such a quality mix in only 3 (!) days. the second mix that finishes off the ep was done by the new name from izhevsk - andrew starodumov aka eclectic sound (previously featured on our >obscured by the machines< compilation). his mix is a nice background for coastal chilling under the soft evening sunbeams. enjoy

funky town it the aswer from cmc & silenta for all the people out there who only knew their mashup releases. the first single featured by mc penny out of benin (west africa) goes straight to the legs and was made for the dancfloor. with this unique lightnes and funky riffs its somthing for the summer festivals and club nights all over the world.
the killer remixes from nick thayer, slynk & zamali will get you straight to the dance floore. nick did an amazing ghettofunk anthem out of it, with a rolling bass line and catching up the the funky gitare licks. slynk whiped the track up with a brass hook to bring back the late 60s funk feeling combined with his unique disco style. the last remix on this 12 inch is a great afro beat remix by zamali, to bring back the heat in the rhythm of the night.

>red agent< is one of the only fully-solo tracks by disaszt on the album, and shows the austrian is just as comfortable alone in the studio as he is joined by his impressive roster of collaborators. dropping with a warm, rounded bassline and frenetically passed drums, >red agent< relentlessly steps away, and manages to bring a real jump-up flavour without ever resorting to the obvious.<br >/ram trilogy triumvir and all-round d&b legend shimon joins forces with disaszt on the flip, continuing a relationship thats already seen past collaborations and disaszt releasing for the englishmans audio porn imprint. a real highlight of the album, >snakey< makes for a welcome single release, with its eerie soundscapes, snarling bass licks and ultra-fresh sounding production. watch out for the cowbell.

this time around we will be celebrating the third release on arpa records from label owner dj sodeyama entitled >life<. this release sees the ever enterprising dj return to his roots with an uplifting house track with a deep rooted acid bass and a booty shaking groove that can explode on any dance floor. for the remixes arpa records have been lucky enough to invite the talents of the one and only radioslave who has provided the lucky listeners with over 12 minutes of pure unadulterated minimal bash

ovum is excited to bring you the debut ep from nico lahs. many know him from his tracks on 8 bit and for his ovum debut he has delivered two incredible slices of deepness. the clouded visions ep harkens back to the classic early ovum sound but this is clearly a 2011 version of it. the a side >late night< is deep, but yet pumping for any dance floor. the sound is reminsicent of a mid 90s mood ii swing, but with an updated twist. this will move any floor and is shore to be heard all over this summer. >all i desire” has a classic ny feel, with the only thing missing possibly being a husky male vocal. this track can take you back to the shelter. two amazing deep productions from a talent who is clearly on the rise!

kreuzberg is the project of drummer and composer andreas peters and dj jens strüver (borngräber & strüver, j.r. plankton). in their childhood they played in the same football club somewhere in west germany and met again 20 years later in kreuzberg / berlin. they realized that in their lives music always has been playing an important role and as their interests in musical styles where highly compatible they created the project kreuzberg. the tracks are based on drumset, vibraphone (bowed), other acoustic material comes from turntables, the bass is the only synthetic element of the record. the music is influenced by dub, club music, minimal music and conny-plank-krautrock

vinyl only --> i love vinyl --> i love this record. if you like this statement come to the i love vinyl festival 2011

damian lazarus finally imparts his own musical overtones for his mothership crosstown rebels with a special two-part ep >different now< on limited edition 500 only coloured, hand stamped vinyl, featuring remixes from men of the moment art department, enigmatic genius portable aka bodycode and up-and-coming hot new talent dead seal.

deep space orchestra have been carving out a very nice name for themselves over the past year, and alongside the likes of cottam and krl it&#700,,,s safe to say that they are helping to establish an exciting new movement of raw, detroit-inspired house. the diy approach is very much a part of their ethic, as is the underground feel and aesthetic which imbues their own use of weapons label as well as their recent releases on similarly minded vinyl-orientated labels such as foto and kirk degiorgio&#700,,,s legendary art. the release we have here is perhaps their most refined music yet, showing a development in their production level on two tracks which are brimming with a warmth and fatness whilst retaining that critical raw edge which only a handful of the most exacting producers seem capable of. lo pan builds around a fat, bouncing bass line and a brilliantly lilting groove created by straight 808 hats and shuffling shakers. the feel keeps shifting throughout the song, sometimes superswung, sometimes straight and driving, all the while simple detroit strings build and analogue arps are layered up building the tension in the arrangemen

if you will permit me to get a little honors english on yall, classical scholar sir richard livingstone once stated that >our danger is not too few, but too many options ... to be puzzled by innumerable alternatives.< say what? well, take flo ridas predicament on new david guetta single where dem girls at: upon stepping into the club, so many fly females catch his eye simultaneously that he finds himself incapable of deciding where to begin. as hes struggling to resolve this deadlock over the veteran djs stark synths and four-on-the-floor percussion, an especially alluring specimen swoops in to make the decision for him - not only is she gonna kick it with him, but shell bring her equally fly friends along for the ride. playing the woman in question, young money heavy-hitter nicki minaj attacks the beat as only she can, dropping what may well be her most off-the-wall guest 16 since monster. so, readers, this dancefloor-scorcher + remixes on this vinyl will whet your appetite for more body-moving bangers, no doubt about that

his debut four track ep highlights his individual approach to song writing with the gorgeous, deep and moody >i am machinery<, a fitting title for a track where the human voice integrates seamlessly into the analogue electronics of the machines. >pointers’ changes the mood and aims at the dancefloor, with strings and synths fully indebted to detroit techno, but with a constant human touch from his jazzy scat cutting in and out of the heavy groove. >some days< has the biggest sound on the ep with multiple vocal tracks layering over the crisp drums and pulsating synths. hes combined his keen ear for melody and a firm grasp of the dancefloor for this track, making it many djs favourite on the ep due to a club friendly structure, yet striking originality. >set myself on fire< closes the ep at a mellow tempo, and can easily hypnotise the listener with its repetitive vocals, haunting whistles and sleazy beats. this is only for the beginning for debukas, these four tracks are just an introduction to one of the finest talents from the uk electronic underground

aux 88 mad scientist volume 2 marks the dark side of the scientist. fans have been asking for vinyl and aux 88 and puzzlebox records deliver. gosub and mr velcro fastener pump the song >exsterterestrial time travelers<with new surgeon like precision with aux 88s great vocalization over the top to give the electro world more of what only aux 88 can bring on a dance floor.
side b is the first of 2 ongoing collaborations with the dynamik bass system giving aux 88 even more bass. last is one of aux 88 croatian brothers nter from the crobot crew. taking on time portal nter gives his mix a electro funk style mix showing why the crobots have soul.

here comes the first vinyl ep of niko schwinds 2011 album >good morning midnight<. this release does not only feature three of the best tracks of the album, but also an exclusive remix by house wonderboy david august, who does not cease to amaze with his retro-yet-contemporary vision of house music...

nice price deal !!! after the success of render obendiences first release, we continue with the second. all three tracks comes from italy. lula circus, maiki & angelo draetta and picx are the artists who made this moderna ep. again vinyl only release, perfect for the summer time

in the impressive flow of new talent in 2011 on fokuz recordings we already had the pleasure to present the sound of brother, command strange and intelligent manners among others. the next flavour of the funky liquid melting pot called fokuz recordings goes by the name donnie dubson. berlin based irishman donnie o sullivan aka donnie dubson started releasing his funky rollers on have a break and influenza media and already featured on fokuz on the chronicles of the deep lp together with stunna back in 2007. the grapefruit / battlecat release on influenza media in 2009 got him a lot of attention and is still heard in dj sets today. now its 2011 and fokuz presents the beautiful debut album of donnie dubson! his sound can be described as refreshing and original liquid drum n bass with a touch of the well known atmospheric drum n bass vibes from the mid 0s. his basslines are the unique sellingpoint as well as his ability to create an organic feel in the music thats only done by the few who truly understand what liquid drum n bass is all about. pleasuring both critical listeners and the dancefloor audience this album is a perfect overview of the sound fokuz stands for. a great example of how music can be time-less in this decade of fast moving consumer goods.

new small label from rotterdam by a wellknown player in the secene who wants to find its dieptepunt. this debut release comes with a versalife remix (by conforce). just like the recent field releases this wont stay in stock forever! vinyl only. limited 250 copies on clear vinyl, no re-press!

started in 2005 by gorge and nick curly in mannheim, 8bit records is celebrating its 5th birthday with a special compilation including more than 30 artists and only exclusive tracks to be released only within this big package. beside the hyped and sometimes boring minimal trend 8bit was one of the first imprints combining minimal deep elements with danceable house grooves. in a short time lots of turntablists and producers all over the world payed attention to their releases and the >sound of mannheim< was born. a lot of young and fresh artists like johnny d, ray okpara, veitengruber earned international attention and respect same as already respected artists like oxia, audiofly, marcin czubala or the timewriter find a new home for their music....

one night stand is jam factorys third release, a collaboration with new york-based vocalist mattie safer (formally of the rapture) over two 12 inches. this first 12 inch features the original version - a piano-driven chicago style anthem with heavy drums and a touch of acid. mattie delivers a classic house performance in his own instantly recognisable style. on the flip are two different dubs, one an incessant barrage of pianos, the other a thick slice of acid. this release is only available on vinyl.

somewhat of a metaphor for britain, welcome to goon island is born from the great british art school tradition, the core of the band having met at art college in sothend, vivid, interesting, expansive and far-reaching, an aesthetic that seeps into everything they do from their other-worldly videos via intriguing photos to extra curricular activities such as training dogs to dance. yet such apparent frippery shouldn t disguise their uncanny ability to pen rather fine songs, as welcome to goon island attests.

for our 69th release on 100% pure we welcome ramon tapia.
son of a chilean musician, his fathers music was provocative enough to enrage the military government of his home country, resulting in the whole family having to move to europe. now belgium based ramon has been creating a similar stir with his own productions, only this time the labels and remix requests have been running to him. with releases already on 95 imprints including defected, great stuff recordings, hed kandi, noir music … we are delighted to welcome him to 100% pure.

the black tokyo project cd has been very successful for the enigmatic duo from detroit along with their two new japanese members ice truck and erika. remix sessions 1 embodies some of techno music hottest and charismatic artist such as bpitch control ellen allien, planet es keyboard guru niko marks from detroit and canada live impresario arthur oskan. ellen allien remix real to reel gives a tight minimal beat driven retake on an aux 88 funky groove. rounding out side a aux 88 original previously only available on the full length cd. side b shows why niko marks can take the >title track black tokyo< in a more kraftwerken sort of way with heavy beautiful strings and funkified groove. soul of black shows arthur oskan dance production skills as he delivers a bonafide minimal bass driven delight.

there are certain songs that are so very good, the only singular word that accurately describes them is satisfying. >wait & see< is one of those: an aural pleasure that scratches an itch and hits the spot so precisely, it almost feels like self-denial not to listen on repeat. on holy ghost!s latest ep, the absurdly catchy single from their self-titled 2011 debut gets a makeover from three of dance musics titans: cfcf, kris menace and richard x. and while this batch of remixes finds the artists behind each track steering in new directions, each finds a way to capitalize on the irresistible danceability of the original.

the newly crowned dutch emporium of all things disco tinged swiftly presents a second round of vinyl-only gems - commencing with the classic philly disco boogie strains of >just cant get enough< which contains just the right amount of deviations into sonic filtration. complementing this is the instrumental boogie heat of >lets go swingin< which fully demonstrates the majestys pleasure talent for slicing and dicing the groove. turn over for the insistent chugging sounds of >tainted binary< which unfolds brilliantly into a string heavy disco epic. the best is perhaps saved for last as >didnt mean to dub u off< reveals itself as a crystalline filled excursion into 80s proto house excellence.

a very special release here from legendary rave producer eon, aka ian loveday. loveday, who passed away in 2009, was known and loved for his enduring impact on uk dance culture, although sadly this was the one and only release on his zarnak records imprint (although loveday himself released 12 inches on a host of labels including pal sl, vinyl solution and plus 8). upon release the papal magnet 12 inch sold out swiftly and soon became a highly sought after record - this batch was found recently and has been passed onto us with the blessing of lovedays family. on the a side you will find the relentless late night throb of >cable rider< - 90s techno at its finest. flip over for the moody introspection of >passing clouds< and raw, dusty analogue thump of >crosstown< - our pick of the bunch. an excellent release.

shadow ray is best known in house music circles as the co-producer of the oasis 1, 13, 13 1/2 and 14 releases with omar s, although he is also well known to the ryan correctional facility for more nefarious reasons. the detroit-based producer has spent the past four years at ryan earning not only a hard knocked life but a trade in sound engineering. that was until alex smith (aka omar s) made a presentation to the facility s parole board to commission a remix of his recent hit >heres your trance now dance< as part of rays work release program! rumour has it the parole board was inhabited by at least one old school house head, and we re delighted to see alexs idea come to fruition, with shadow ray really nailing it with this remix. staying true to original s shimmering melody, ray opts to bolster the bottom end with a raw bassline that creates a nice, fat rolling groove