thomas fehlmann is integral to kompakt and the labels history. his solo releases and collaborative work with alex patterson as the orb have been some of the kompakts most revered and cherished tunes. following the success of his 2010 full length gute luft (a collection of re-edited versions from his score to the hit documentary 24hr berlin), we start 2011 off with titan one / dfm. on october 16, 2010 thomas fehlmann performed in montreal, canada at the historic molson coors brewery building together with members of the montreal symphony orchestra (osm). together they sought to recreate a version of gustav mahlers classic symphony no. 1 (titan). kompakt is proud to now offer a new recording inspired by that epic concert of symphonic and electronic with a new recording inspired from that performance – renamed as titan one. the hum of cellos and strings conjoin fehlmanns electronics – held together by the sublime, unobtrusive thump of a bass drum. titan one flows with a beauty and edacity that is rarely heard in both classical and electronic music form. the b-side features a new recording inspired from the second piece of the performance - a new version of thomas fehlmanns du fehlst mir from his 2006 kompakt full length visions of blah. reanimated as dfm, the piece again conjoins the different musical worlds in a way we have never heard to such a high standard. a much more upbeat affair than to titan one (of course) bass and keyboards mingle with the symphony the playfulness of the original song rolls throughout dfm. whether as palais schaumberg, the orb, or 3mb (to name only a few alias). fehlmann may have 3 decades of professional recordings under his belt but he continues to prove to the world as being one of the most fascinating and creatively open musicians in his field. this release clearly proves his story is far from over.

first on decks.de!!! plattenbaus start for 2011. enjoy the minimal-techno album by roberto mozza & erotex. including tino boa remix.

tip! massive techouse rollers! material sister sublabel material limited shows that stripped down techouse rule the floors!

alex cortex and lopazz are bad cop bad cop and they are the perfect artists to open up the new killekill label with this release: widespread, freaky, open minded but whatever style, all tracks are coming with a heavy groove. comes on transparent orange vinyl in a clear sleeve.

scary looking new 12 inch on amsterdams dekmantel imprint. 3 deep and insightful new jj&j tracks with a top notch remix from ra.h (morphine)! including poster in the plastic sleeve, limited to 500 copies.

being one part of the dj team kassette boys, ferri borbás aka superlover is widely known as m_ferri. he was raised in berlin and after the wall came down he got musically influenced enormously by the then arising techno culture of the mid 1990ies. his early productions have always mirrored the influences of the rough, industrial and dark sounding techno sound which was brought to berlin by artist like jeff mills, laurent garnier or joey beltram. simple, radical sounding and functional: tracks like his >tanzgenerator< or >open the watergate< had shaped these asthetics into a trademark sound. his latest superlover project is slightly shifting his musical coordinates : instead of a reduced and purely funtional >m_ferri sound< his new project presents a rather emotional and energetic mix of warm sounding rhodes pianos and string synthesizers. the three tracks of the e.p. combine those sounds earworm-like to catchy melody riffs and being the metamorphosis of a new disco influenced, poppy superlover sound

the voice of gossip! after the success of smd >cruel intentions< decon have signed ms ditto and got smd to produce 4 tracks the outcome is pure electro pop magic.

new discovered techno duo mays & patrique, straight outta kiev/ukraine, perfectly disguise their virginity behind a dirty rollin bass line and industrial effect fireworks. the perfect sound to open a dark winter party season ! well known mihalis safras completes the package with a more uplifting remix

amazing 3 track sampler with very well selected dubstep

we again two flying something objects are located in the orbit, waiting for permission to land on your turntables and in the lay-by of your recordbag. this time with 13 pieces of stl deep shakin house madness, mindscratching lo-fi grooves, cranky energized synth activities, dope loops and sound effects. all pressed on a delicious double vinyl album with a limited printing of 500 covers! the music is all hardware based and sequenced. recorded in live sessions without any computer arrangements. surely the style is not for everyone and compared to others, probably seems a bit unconform, cat-headed or sometimes just different. but it s always true spiritual. an open minded artform with the sense for functionality. every track is talking to you in musical form without any barriers straight down to your feet and feeling. as in all something releases there is much sound personality and imagination inside, giving the listener a ticket to the fascinating world of beat orientated something music. get on board and enjoy the trip.

for detroit techno lovers ... fantasic record incl strong christian smith rmx...616 seconds highlights marcs dancefloor knowledge, and once again sees him harnessing the strength and power of contrasting sounds. the cascading and sweeping synths, sit pretty alongside the underlying, gated growl of the main bass-heavy synth, pierced only by its open hats and snare hits.

after the very powerful vinyl releases on martyns label >the bitch/crop duster< and fresh minute smashing hits >rass out< (featuring also on martyns official fabric mix) and >believe in me<, without also not forgetting the 2 consistent digital albums >tenement yard< and >serial vendetta<, we are really excited to release altered natives music on our main label, for us one of the most promising, open minded and prolific artist of the moment, which will easily conquer you with his innovative crossover style between classic house and uk funky.

hailing from lexington, kentucky, matt mason and rick nielsen, better known as the corduroy mavericks, are quickly smashing the stereotype that the midwest is lacking in prolific house music producers. with their quirky range of jazzy, soulful, techy, deep and funky house, new york, chicago, the west coast and other dance meccas have been put on notice via the sonic enthusiasm of a pair of corduroy-loving trailblazers from the bluegrass state.

stepping out from the lab, laetitia takes on the trip of a lifetime, with all attendant highs and lows, and ending all too soon.

fifth release on the acclaimed imprint from those lovely people over at the acclaimed sleazybeats blog. the dust just doesnt seem to settle at team sleazy who are set to unleash their fifth dish of mid-tempo filth. sbr005 should likely round out what has undoubtedly been more than a successful year for the sleazy beats crew. as hard as it might seem to upstage their recent sampler, this release by berliner daniel solar (of no more hits and dikso fame) is another trio of totally on point sleazy business which showcases daniels stellar skills. things start off with midfidelity funk, a snappy romp through steady synth and disco string territory. this little number delivers a perfectly spell-binding groove with nicely placed rhodes stabs, crisp tambourines and haunting vocal at the breaks. on the flip, twinkle love snaps out a sweet melange of piano, guitar/bass riff and morphing vocals that combine to give a lively mood and open atmospherics. finally, rounding up the ep is la fleur, a wonky yet punchy cut thats ripe with staunch drum sounds and strings amidst loopy vocal snippets for good measure. all three tracks ride a 110ish bpm groove that is likely to ring bells for those who have been following and digging the sleazy sound so far. the last few releases all sold out in a matter of weeks, so dont sleep on this. you know the drill by now: limited release, no repress.

intense, deep,raw and dirty tracks by marco bernardi. his first release on clone records in a while and what a record! two tracks build around unpolished rhythms and open beginning that dont reveal immediately where its going. quiet unpredictable is the a-side that slowly opens up with a sultry string and then completely bursts open with a shiny melody that is in beautiful contrast with the raw percussion. broken silence is another deep track founded on a basic rhythm and metallic detroit bass line. topped with spoken words (by keith tucker from aux88) and bleepy melodies, underlaid with a deeper sexy bassline. a track rooted in the best traditions of techno... weve played this one over and over! machine music by men!

after the huge success of pfirters >the dub track< and the still hot >lucky numbers< ep by kyle geiger & jamie bissmire, its time for the next smashin release on driving forces recordings. nobody less than uks living techno legends ben long & jamie bissmire aka space djz, teamed up again to deliver 4 outstanding and fresh tunes. the imaginary spectrum ep represents the new sound of the space djz and perfectly fits to what driving forces recordings stands for: state of the art techno for the peaktimes!

>amigo< is the sound of friendly nature – deeply rooted in the music of latin america, and at the same incorporating latest recording technologies, this is the music for both extensive club use and advanced home listening. few minutes into its gentle, shimmering aura – and it becomes clear that this is the final and most perfect record of any latino-techno artist. submerged in warm, mid-tempo percussion arrangements, piers tracks leave a lot of room to breathe and let go of ones imagination – forming a soundtrack to virtually any activity an open mind can undertake.

as anyone will know, dub police is one of the dubstep scenes leading labels, having helped launch the careers of artists like caspa and rusko into the dance music stratosphere. the labels ethos has always been about giving the next generation a step up and the next wave of superstar producers has arrived as the dub police war machine continue to roll ever onward towards world domination. trolley snatcha is the latest artist to receive the dub police stamp of approval with his diverse four-tracker the >one trick pony< ep. proving that he is anything but, trolley turns out a selection of tunes that display a mature and open-minded approach to dubstep. from the ear-battering trolley trademarks that litter >pass me by< and >roccos revenge< to the smoothed out bliss of >always on my mind< and the light techno touches of >we go deep<, this ep will grab the attention of anyone with a keen ear for quality music.
dj support: caspa, rusko, skream, the others and benga.

once again another masterpiece from the dynamic reflection squad in your face! this time its from the uk monster voidloss. the title track acteon is already an oldy and paul felt in love with it a long time ago. it was already digital released in 2007, but we asked voidloss if he wanted to see this on pure gold as well... and of course he wanted that! so why dont we put up an whole ep with more dancefloor killers of this man? grovskopa is always capable of delivering good remixes and so he did. this time something a little bit different then what you expect, but with this track he shows us what an open mind he has on techno. rolling crunchy basslines and smooth pads bring this track in a perfect vibe to set the tone for the night. moment of total emptiness is a more deeper and hypnotic tune, but will definitely bang your head on the dancefloor. mr. a. paul is going for the rework and came up with a really great uplifting and oldschool touch. perfect tool to use in your dj sets! all n all a superior release by this uk studio wizard. lets pray for more of this pure quality stuff and keep our eyes on the the future. the scene need more labels like this which reflects the current techno movement and promises loads more of that sweet stuff in days to come.. dynamic reflection will represent only the true spirit of pure techno, they will put only the quality stuff back on the dancefloor!

metalheadz are proud to back subwaves most deadly and innovative tracks to date which will push the russian to the forefront of most talked about artists. watch out for his forthcoming debut album to follow soon on metalheadz. with d+b bigger than ever before on a global scale, there is nowhere more up-and-coming than russia, and subwave is right at the heart of the moscow scene. gleb started to make music with production partner alexander rotov over ten years ago, grabbing early attention from the late john peel with there debut release on tech itch recordings in 2001. more tunes followed with a remix of tiesto (with paul b) getting which gained huge attention stateside, with a 12inch on goldies metalheadz label following gleb going solo. not only a talented producer, gleb is also held in high regard as both a dj and promoter. he successfully marries ice cold minimalism with wide open dancefloor sonics, and with huge support from the likes london elektricity, hype, fabio, and of course goldie, expect more subwave in your system shortly

first sampler, taken from helixirs 3x12 album >undivided< comes with a remix by mille. a tripped-out excursion into wide open soundscapes between dub-techno and dubstep.

not many words are needed to describe the roll fritz kalkbrenner is on right now, his vocal performance and songwriting skills are out in the open.. simply amazing!!! that s why we are very happy to present his debut single facing the sun of his very first artist album here today gone tomorrow , which will come out on october 15th. we are also very happy to have his brother paul kalkbrenner and his long time friend sascha funke on board for remixes!! exspect nothing less than phat dope shit! facing the sun in fritz kalkbrenner s own words: one more time, here is track that a few of you guys might be familar with. facing the sun was released as a non-vocal version on my first suol ep last year named wingman . i just couldn t resist recording some vocals on top. if you liked wingman , you will love facing the sun

alex tb and lukas are the most famous hard techno djs from brasil. technopride, beast, cardiac arrest, around the world, animasola, cannibal and hardwork are just a few of the labels they have been releasing on lately. probably the most sought after and booked djs from brasil now with their split ep on domestic violence. hard!

what a strident effort at night in cologne-hattan. chris baumanns profession is that of a sound-fiddling flame thrower. his tracks in this case as a limited, grey-marbled vinyl are pleasant deep house/house blueprints made for memorable late night club sessions with escapist floor excesses in the open rhythm scope of house, tech house and dub techno.

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

first on decks.de !!!

september signals a welcome return to the scene by two of d&b?s most respected characters, craggz & parallel, and it couldnt have come a moment too soon. since releasing their debut >northern soul< lp on valve back in 2006 the pair have stepped back, regrouped and are now ready to come full force with a brand new super-fresh sound that?s sure to raise heads throughout the scene. drawing on influences from electronic music past and present from early techno sounds, 80s synth-pop through to a myriad of contemporary dance music genres, craggz & parallel have created a truly unique and daring album sure to quench the most discerning and dance floor tastes whilst challenging the more traditional drum and bass album ideals. even reverting back to analogue production techniques to combine with the modern creates an experience unlike any other around today so keep you ears open for the genius new sounds of craggz & parallel.

engine music is delighted to present this next release from german wunder-trio, triad. comprised of henree with releases on soul:r and c.i.a under his belt, bastikal, headhoncho of the much respected phunkfiction label and l flow a classically trained musician and avid analogue synth collector. as triad they belong to the new breed of producers, reexamining the conventions and reinvigorating the experimentation in the dnb genre which has been lacking unitl late. two slices of mature, open minded dnb with spellbound on the a side. a subdued, bass heavy stepper with a naughty bassline switch up. fortune on the flip is a little half tempo number with dubbed out samples and a sultry bassline. or as we like to call it: a slow grinder. fans of the current autonomic sound should not sleep on this! dj support from goldie, teebee, calyx, lenzman and flight amongst others.

jakob korn, break sl, thomas froehlich, cuthead on the first release of this ambitious new label from dresden. with its foundations firmly rooted in house and open to all styles such as techno, disco and dubstep. its a small community of friends and producers, djs that meet each other the old fashioned way, the local record store fat fenders. the first release is a true house-affair. thomas froehlichs >get us< is a mysterious and breathtaking opener with beautifully plucked strings and a summerish feel. jacob korn with the surprise track on this record that combines intricate soundscapes built on an uplifting groove. this guy is on a roll! on the b-side breaks-prankster cuthead unleashes an unusual deep house study entitled >unacceptable moustache styles< before the record concludes gracefully with break sls late night jam >low light<. we ve said it before... the next generation has arrived!

ultraphat open air prime time anthem !! no more words necessary

it was just a matter of time for marco zenkers first vinyl on ilian tape. after 3 digital eps, a handfull of rmxes and one side on the harry klein 001, he strikes back with his probably most impressive cuts to date. marco experienced many mysterious moments on munichÆs dancefloors so far. munichs dancefloors are mysterious for those who know. the time will bring changes. force back lay down and wait. jump on, turn around and move. open up and sing. prepare your body for her and come back. more or less thats marcos intention on his first own 12 inch. its deep and smooth, at the same time energetic like a bavarian thunder.

crocosmia x sees dana ruh engaging with the sound of house. ramaria flava initiates a desperate groovy beat with clear and energetic vocals that open us out into peaktime. the track was made for us to dance! opuntia the bloomy intro of this ep comes with the voice of the artist yorba. calm and serene she tells us about her passion for rythm and sound while cumulatively the floor of funky house beats expands. the continuiation we find on the b-side is deep, dubby and clear. the beat wriggles around the hookline and here we have the track del sur. the sound of an organ goes ahead with different voices.

always looking for the perfect beat! this is the aspiration of every dj. and with wanted beatz the goal gets a whole piece closer to the perfect beat. so minimal lounge gives with glow box the answer to the question was still open. this killer track is just groovin and conjures at the latest with the onset vocal everyone a smile on his face. although no one understands a word. the label-head madison flies with his remix straight towards the floor, shift up a higher gear and turning glow box in a true peak-time bomb. lepetri (ostwind records) rounds off this release wonderfully and kicks off all remaining questions on the dance floor. definitely a must-have for this summer.

kaato musics 23rd release comes by labelhead bjoern wilke, and features two sunny house and techhouse tunes. whilst cumbuco is a pure brasilian flavoured piece of funky house music, mendrum represents the driving percussive techhouse of south american open airs. as a very spezial bonus on top, nobody less than man of the moment m.in from desolat delivers a top notch techy version of mendrum, ready to rip off dance floors around the globe. summer in all its facettes, a piece of tender filet for either clubs and open air floors. enjoy your meal!

the vinyl a side of release no.002 is brought by one of the label owners himself. alex niggemann. jewels is a track that gives you the sensation or maybe a vague feeling that something wild is going to happen. alex niggemann builds up the tention slowly. with a deep beat and some ethnical vocals he combines the secrets of an ancient world with the nowadays club scene. the warm toned percussions groove at a pace that definitely makes you move your feet, then your hips follow until your whole body moves to the rythmn. with lots of athmospheric details alex niggemann has created an audio piece to start perfect open air dj sets with. listening closely to it one can determine bells, street noises, sounds of goats or sheeps and a crowd talking. these elements are floating timelessly and combine into a hypnotic wave of sounds. to create a striking dynamic the producer has used calmness within intense passages. but the slightly more suble moments soon open up and harmonic string chords form into the arrangement which are eclapsing in the vocal hook line, one can barely not memorize. after former releases at labels such as hi-freaks and kindisch the recenty formed soulfooled is proud to present this munich dj and producer team with a staggering new track, findling & lihab created a deephouse mix with ol times combining smooth vocals with raw edgy chords.

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

it has been a long time without one of the really style-defining artists when it comes to electronic music, but waiting has an end! we are proud to present new music from no one less than mr. justin berkovi from the uk. his new release on incase recordings is a perfectly timed fresh breeze of melodic techno, full of atmospheres and sounddesign in a way only justin is able to do. be prepared to hear this record on many festivals and open air events and make yourself ready for more to come from mr. berkovi, this is just the start!

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

massive open air tunes for all fans of villalobos, loco dice & luciano. first release from the italian youngster hooved on kammer musik. he belongs to a new group of young italian producers which are establishing a their own house sound made in italy. lets see what there comes next from hooved.

are you feeling energetic? actually, dont even bother answering. because after hearing robert dietz >soup opera< youll have stamina for days. its a charging, standup bass burner that puts house sounds to techno purposes, its a wolf in sheeps clothing, a rainstorm at the open-air-a monster, simply put, that leaves you drenched and grinning from ear to ear!

remixes by vince watson alexander kowalski / d_func... strike nr. 3 on the alexander kowalski label features remixes of track >loco< written by the berlin bar25 resident dirty doering. vince watson reworked the track to a massive detroitish anthem that brings the melodies of the original to a new level. kowalski himself created a tech-house stomper thats live-set approved and damaged a lot of floors all over europe. the d_func. stripped to the bones-mix takes the track in parts and rearranges it to a raw & dirty techno-mix. all together this a perfect release to be played at all the big festivals and open-air events this summer

support by sis, audiofly, reboot, robert dietz, mendo, ilario alicante, nekes, anthony collins, andre crom & many more! incl. session victim rmx !off spin 3 offers a heavy dose of summerish percussive vibes with 3 contributions of chilean aldo cadiz (cadenza etc.), antonio de angelis (material), off-veteran ben anders and newcomer thyladomid as well as a stunning remix from session victim. the original of >thunder< is a percussive groovetool with irresistible female vocals, perfect to rock your favourite open air floor. session victim deliver a original take on the original, using the vocals and guitar of the original to create an ever-building track for the special moments of the night. >the voice< on b1 comes with one of the most loved vocals of house music on a fresh and deep toolish groove, play this one and be sure to cast a smile on the girls faces on the floor

the ep is supported by laurent garnier, francesco farfa, veeurs, mauro alpha, amdjs, and many more. the pulsar ep has a track for every taste: the original mix produced by steve lorenz (elektrotribe berlin, fassade, open concept, klientele) is a dancefloor number founding his ispiration on the berlin side of techno, with industrial percussions and mechanical rhythms! for starting well we needed a strong remixer and we choosed axel bartsch (kompakt speicher, sportclub) which transphormed completely the track fusing the original sounds with techouse beats and airy melodic synths , this is a remix you need in your bag! completing the package there are two strong remixes from danjel esperanza (meleon, backdoor beauty) and bjoern scheurmann (fassade, paso music). danjels remix is a powerful techno track with a looped groove that will hypnotize the dancefloor for sure, while bjoerns version is a driving and intelligent techno bomb with more plastic sounds ... 4 different mixes for a massive start of keep on limited!!! the original mix produced by steve lorenz (elektrotribe berlin, fassade, open concept, klientele) remixer are: axel bartsch (kompakt speicher, sportclub), danjel esperanza (meleon, backdoor beauty) and bjoern scheurmann (fassade, paso music)

2nd release for retrofit brings 4 deep collaboration-cuts by matthew burton, kate rathod and jay shepheard.

perfect for the not-so-far-away summer sessions, its a lovely closing moment, affirming the message that langenbergæs house is open to everyone.

super fresh coloured hooded sweater for girls (80% cotton, 20% polyester) perfect für die open air parties