the protagonist of this extended longplayer is the remarkable falke. he is the unseen hermit of the clan and arrested the labels attention due the things he does best: sitting at home collecting cheap ancient technology and creating his own artistic universe, influenced by his distinct sense for the simplistic beauty in everyday life. after two records and several compilation contributions, the label collected ten tracks to introduce his own extensive world properly. post-socialistic aesthetic detects 90s electronica to merge into a careless version of house.

strong four track acid vinyl by legend affie yussuf!making his first appearance on ferox records back in 1993 affie yusuf has been producing techno, acid, and house music for over two decades, gracing heavyweight labels such as force inc. music works, superstition records, 909 perversions and chemical. affie is regarded as one of the most influential uk acid pioneers throughout the 1990 s, releasing under his own name, and as part of house of 909 and traffik with trevor loveys. in the 2000 s affie & trevor launched their label tragic magic, and founded the machines dont care collective, alongside sinden, toddla t, fake blood, detboi and drop the lime affie is also produces with collaborator mr. c of the shamen, and is resident dj at londons long running i love acid clubnight. born in southampton on the south coast of england in the early 1970s, affie yusuf has established himself as one of the most important and influential pioneers of uk acid, techno and house, with a career that spans three decades

incoming! adult only 46 is here and it’s another biggie. chris carrier’s trusty label always delivers the funk and this release is no exception. featuring rhythm&soul plus russian newcomers belogurov and orbit and the bossman carrier himself, it’s comprised four tracks, all with their own unique groove and atmosphere – perfect for anyone who loves deep rhythmic house music with hypnotic sensibilities. rhythm&soul takes one side of the record, the first of his tracks ‘take off’ comes in with sturdy beats pushes things along at a steady pace. his use of ‘live’ sounding percussion is evident throughout, working perfectly alongside a captivating double bass keeping things moving. if you manage to stay still while this is playing then there’s something wrong with you, utterly irresistible. the second track from the madrid-based producer is another upbeat joint. the deep bassline bounces up and down while razor sharp hats slice and dice their way through the lower end. as with most of rhythm&soul’s work, there are lots of nuances and details peppering the track, keeping it interesting from start to finish. on the flip side we have the russian boys belogurov and orbit, who deliver eight minutes of pleasure with ‘jysk’. smooth cosmic grooves rise up off this steaming hot, sensual cut. a naughty allure emanates from this track as it moves forward, subtle pads swirling in the background to suck you in and keep you locked to the groove. and to round things off, chris carrier delivers a typically eccentric roll out. subtle beats are placed over an analogue low end together with a selection of strange sounds direct from carrier’s well-equipped lab. variations in the rhythm and texture keep this one interesting all the way until the end.and there it is, another hot one from the adult only camp… strictly for over 18s!

informed by years spent building electronics and collecting records in chicago and honing crowd control skills in the foggy clubs of london, c powers output approaches multiple rhythmic configurations via the intent of generating human response expressed in dance. c powers is currently residing back in his home state of georgia and is holding resident dj posts at atlanta s hunger club night and his own cape fear in savannah ga. c is also the resident dj for savannah s own house of gunt performance group who through cross sensory stimulation experiences involving gender blasting action and choreography. chris s recent output includes 12 s on proper trax, cgi, niche-n-bump, as well as producing tracks for 18+ (houndstooth/fabric). all right is a sample-based late night banger with remixes from house music heavyweights parris mitchell (dance mania), kai alce (ndatl), and john barerra & will martin (dolly, argot). get on up! super limited us imports

returning to hypercolour with a second volume of his sugar cane chronicles, gary gritness lays down more devastating funk and classy riffing over his trusty roland 606. after the first volume, released last april, sold out its vinyl run, gritness delivers more explorations and adventures into his unique and soulful world. having elusively built his reputation as an outstanding session player, live producer and fantastically dressed funkateer, gritness has delivered a handful of releases on labels like clone crown ltd, nyami nyami and his own diy and cassette-only slikk tapes. steady choosin gets downright fusion-jazz and gritness fires out seductive melodies and latin piano playing of the highest order whilst countin up with starr delves into a darker well of synth mania, with a sexual groove reminiscing of rick james, all the while retaining garys signature licks and riffs. runner joes revenge on the flip ramps up the hysteria for a gritty and colossal production that typifies his love of cyberpunk soundtracks and the drama and narrative to be found in this style. the sugar cane chronicles vol. 2 closes with the low-slung pool shark loot wrapping up on a mysterious and captivating tone, its wandering bassline and melodic touches carrying all the signature gritness sounds, with the p-funk sleaziness on top.

the maverick maestro from the bay dave aju is back with his circus family here with an incredible new release. based on stripped-down hardware sessions rocking just a roland tr-909 and sh-101, aju once again proves that no sound set need be limited in itself and along with the addition of one microphone for his inimitable soulful voice, creates one of his strongest and most imaginative releases to date, the 10101 ep. a multiple homage to the 101 freeway that spans his native golden state and the numeric classic analog boxes used vs digital binary to process them, the four rich tracks offer the best of both worlds and cover all the bases of mr ajus musical multiverse. low dive starts things on a deep heads-down dance floor tip where rising synth lines soar over a blast of shuffling drums and percussion for a rocksolid djs delight. always never comes next with pure aju magic, equal parts song and track, an ear worm of a chorus, and full of sunny west coast electro influences all the way through. on the flip sides may very well be one of ajus most intense transmissions ever, with a sublime and seemingly endless build-up of dark pads, driving, shifting rhythms, and voodoo vocals that will detonate many a peak-hour sound system guaranteed. aju then tastefully finishes with the cool psychedelic mid-tempo bump of tell her why which harks back to his hip-hop roots and wraps up the vibe and elements of the whole ep perfectly. welcome back with a bang brother aju!

after the success of the first vinyl sampler, neo violence return with another slab of flaming hot underground club tracks. jupiter jax (100% silk, opal tapes, deeptrax), low tape (echovolt), rowvn and one of the undergrounds hottest producers right now, baltra (step, hokkaido dance club and craigie knows) all deliver in a big way right here.

third try records have pulled out all the stops for their second release, the debut ep from parisian producer, s. channel. a collection of six tracks, each with their own personality and all featuring lush and emotional pads, floaty vibes, broken patterns, hard hitting percussion and s. channel’s trademark attention to detail.

modular ball is an experienced duo from japan. sound engineer isao kumano teamed with musician kenichi takagi for their first release on rowtag records. they usually work together with alex from tokyo under the name tokyo black star. they share a same passion for analog old synths but kenichi added his touch on the project using his own modular systems.

despite a discography that stretches right back to the late noughties, little is known about turkish producer ali kuru. perhaps he’s publicity shy, or simply wants to let his music do the talking, either way, the music he makes is magical, and undoubtedly worthy of wider acclaim.

mary janes theory is the first vinyl-release on austrian producer demujas own label muja. featuring four cuts that reflect the many shades of house music right now. side a sees a more funkier edge to the sound whilst keeping a certain raw flavour whilst the b side goes deeper. comes hand stamped with love.

dez williams, umwelt, fleck e.s.c, dmitry distant and igors vorobjovs line up for mtron002 with a set of diverse electro and acid cuts, shifting forward in similar, energetic manner of mechatronica’s debut 12”.
umwelt and dez williams, following recent releases on boidae and vanta series, make up the a side with two booming productions, only way i know, an ever-intensifying 100 bpm eyes-down roller and mankind origin, a heavy, melodic trip in signature umwelt form.
on the flip, dmitry distant and igors vorobjovs team up on the stinging, rapid electro cut cold scape, and fleck e.s.c rounds off mtron002 with dimmer set up, another bubbly electro track from the tokyo-based producer’s vault of dramatic, buzzed-out alien sounds.

the year 2016 cemented dext s position in the boxes of discernible djs around the globe, by putting out a string of material from the likes of hodge, bodyjack, mella dee, endian, lo shea and callahan. we kick off 2017 with a bang with a killer 12inch from the fast rising otik. hailing from bristol by way of london, he has steadily been building an artillery of heavy club hitters on labels including 17 steps, push & run, infinite machine, and durkle disco, plus remixes for the likes of dusky, rosie lowe and pixelord, it s clear to see his ascension is moving at a strong pace and we are proud to be able to drop this for you we won t say much about this ep other than it fuses everything we love here at dext: hard hitting funky drum programming, super heavy sub basses and shades of rave, house and techno. backed with two remixes one from talented newcomer erosion flow who has released on martyn s 3024 label in 2016 and another mix from uk artists who are synonymous with writing club bangers mak & pasteman.

after getting off to a strong start, resolute s disdat sublabel noticeably raises the bar with a heavy hitting cast for its second edition. thomas melchior takes a break from his usual haunts to drop a track brimming with micro house flair, as hillbilly high throws down an infectious run of goofy samples over a solid beat. vincent lemieux meanwhile takes a smoother route with the warm chord-laden atmosphere of in momos jeep, working crafty percussion impeccably in the deep surroundings. rising talent barac meanwhile gets fresh with the cheeky synth lines on his own offering, making this an ep of fresh variations on the minimal house sound.

left corner is an output platform created by piegaja, to deliver his own sounds and textures. the left corner is something that you missed. the left corner could be a shadow, a cloud, a fog. piegaja tries to tells his message trough techno mixed together with idm using space resonance and time dilatation.

we present the decay debut of tijn including a killer remix from pezzner. label boss of in haus wax & self titled tijn label, both vinyl only outlets, & digital label deep edition recordings, uk-born tijn has been making house records since 2007 as martijn but more recently as tijn taking a more direct analog approach in the studio. recently he has dropped a string of releases on labels such as overall music ltd isgud records & worx topping vinyl buzz charts on decks.de and making top ten in juno vinyl sales. 2014 saw tijn start his own eponymous label, with the first vinyl-only 12- release featuring french master djebali, being played by the francophone-trio apollonia also gaining support along the from tuccillo, ryan elliot and dj w!ld. an ccomplished producer as well as dj, tijn has played alongside renowned selectors like steffi, jordan peak, sossa and dyed soundorom, playing his own particular take on house and techno.

digital traffik is back with its third release of 2016. this last vinyl of this year is completing the serie dedicated of the -10 years label birthday - celebration. also on this ep four new artists are on board : marco effe, alexandar ivkovic, neverdogs and clive. weird tales is the marco effe track, an incredible artist of digital traffik family and founder of his own -impress- party on watergate berlin. kick and bass lines are big, the melodies are infectious and techno just keeps on giving... simply amazing! alexandar ivkovic presents nbdg : in this track merge is signature techno-detroit sound into something that still contains stacks of class and character. neverdogs directly from music on world tour returns in digital traffik family after two years. throughout their track -state of blind- there is a sense of tension that is created through the eerie pads and synths combining to create different rhythms to keep the listener on their toes. -mambo cafè- is the last track of this vinyl and is composed by the a&r of digital traffik : clive. this song is an amazing train without stop... fat bass, groovy percussions and an incredible pause perfect for every kind of dance floor!!! of course : not to be misse

modern boogie bangers! computa games drops its second vinyl release on new orleans own superjock records. “computer rock (og mix)” is that feel good funk with heavy bass, smooth synths and vocoder vocals to top it off. the flipside, “computer rock (west coast mix)” gets a g-funk treatment giving it that boom bap that you can rock to! definitely a staple for the crates.

a forthcoming masterpiece of a new artist! - with traces of burning spear and culture in his voice, spiritual s original songs share with buzz artists like chronixx, protoje and alborosie the aims and destiny of reggaes new roots re-generation. production credits are a seal of quality, as there is the main producer clifton -specialist- dillon (producer for alborosie, shabba ranks in the 90ies, world hit by omi and many more) alongside bobby -digital- dixon, who also mixed a good part of the album. the main recording took place at digital b, plus some at anchor, tuff gong and oufah recording studios, with a big credit list of finest musicians, both veteran or new generation of the jamaican scene appearing and with the final mastering touch by kevin metcalfe. additonally iba mahr and droop lion (from the new gladiators) appear as guests for fine combination tunes. -awakening- is an album which might stand alongside classic reggae 70s albums like natty dread (bob marley & the wailers), marcus garvey (burning spear), two sevens clash (culture) and the right time (mighty diamonds) and is available with a new artist introduction price level!

repress 2017 ! uk-born producer luke standing aka blue hour has made a considerable impact since his emergence in 2013. a move from bristol to berlin precipitated a run of stellar self-released eps that immediately won him an ardent following among techno s most revered djs for a sound that offered a fresh take on classic techno and electronica, while always maintaining a supreme dancefloor functionality. among those fans was function, who included an exclusive track from standing in his berghain 07 mix and part i of its accompanying 12-inches. now standing s self-titled outlet launches a new remix series, calling on some of those aforementioned fans to offer their own takes on a trio of the standout tracks from his label s first five releases. ostgut resident answer code request applies the driving hybrid techno-bass approach that has made him one of berghain s brightest stars to blue hour 002 title cut axis motive, paris-based tresor resident marcelus offers an ethereal take that focuses on blue hour 003 s reference 97 s more hypnotic elements, and ostgut ton s steffi is perfectly matched to the third ep s moments, employing her signature sound that similarly offers a timeless anthemic quality to the original...

the esteemed will & ink imprint hits the mini milestone of a tenth release by inviting old and new associates to remix some of the label s still essential back catalogue. the results are as weird and wonderful as you would expect of a label that has always gone its own way. mosca flips second lucas into something intense and brutal, with lashings of frazzled industrial synth sounds whipping about above pinging and high impact drums. italian chevel then transforms third lucas into five minutes of otherworldly machine made oddness. livity sound star asusu comes with a typically hi fidelity re-work of second carol. dubby and loopy, metallic and clean, it is a pristine track to get dance floors locked to a groove. and first carol reworked by its original producers yaleesa hall and malin, minimal dub with freaky sound design and the result is an earworm of a tune that burrows deep into your brain.

armed with his unique delivery, gruff voice, and sharp wit, u.g. is well-equipped to do just as he wishes when he hits the booth. whether on his own or earning critical acclaim as one-half of the cella dwellas, the brooklyn rapper has been a giant amongst the nyc rap underground since 94. and on portals, his long anticipated solo debut, u.g. proves that his formula for crafting excellence has no expiration date.
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returning to his machines for the second ep on his own imprint godot lab. records, arminj decided to go on a journey, to take what’s coming from abroad. the foreign inspiration ep is built as following: the face a for africa and the face b for brazil which might give an idea in term of the record’s artistic direction and sonorities. for a launch forecasted in winter, this could be considered as a sunny break during a rainy and cold afternoon of january. groovin latin bass and tribal percussions will give you the want to head directly to the closest shiny place and to enjoy your time there while we keep mr godot risin’.

mint condition a brand new record label focussed on excavating the outer fringes of classic house and techno. unreleased mixes, classics and overlooked gems mined from the last 20+ of contemporary dance music are the order of the day. from chicago, detroit and new york to london and beyond, mint condition have got their expert digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been on your wants list for years! dig in. guy plez pleasant dropped this monstrous slab of proto-tribal techno on his own plezure label way back in 88. the rest, as they say, is history. a stone cold nyc club bomb was dropped. literally. the fact that this record is still played, still talked about, still sought after really says something about it s heady mix of heads down dark corner tribalism, it s screeching, soaring synth lines and it s sheer balls out attitude. this one goes off. a cursory glance shows that plez only did a handful of records, with cant stop definitely being the biggest and most well known and loved (honorary tip of the cap to thing for you here too). the acid rainforest mix featured on this 12inch is a dangerous weapon in any dj s bag, submerging the dance-floor into an otherworldly jungle planet. heavy, heavy stuff. heres the chance to bag yourself a classic slice of nyc dance history, sounding as heavyweight as ever, ready to do damage. fully remastered specially for mint condition, i can t stop is back, as notorious as ever. legitimately re-released with the full involvement of guy plez pleasant for 2017 and remastered from the original dat s specially for mint condition by london s very own curvepusher. 100% legit, licensed and released. dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your new favourite reissue label - mint condition!

special backstock action , after eps on m>o>s recordings and his own well formed scenery label, liverpool producer stu robinson aka asok now steps up with a solo release on m>o>s deep. with an analogue sound full of nostalgia, emotion and subtle shades chicago, he perfect fits on this most considered underground label.

since their inception in 2013, east london duo payfone have been breathing warm-blooded soul into their unique machine-fuelled groove. drawing the dots between the white isle and nu yorica - by way of london s narcotic nightlife - the pair conjure a rhythmic throb and soulful devotion all of their own. together, phil passera and chieka ononye buzz along the fault lines of classic r&b, cosmic disco and acid house, injecting their sound with 21st century syncopation. adhering to a strict no samples rule, their manifesto demands that everything be 100 percent original. it s a formula that s worked well so far: the pair have been widely tipped across the blogosphere and are currently linked to celebrated us imprint golf channel recordings. following three sold-out releases for the label, they return with another pair of discreet bangers, justified and we are chains. the tracks turn up the heat on their previous releases, again offering the vocals of performance powerhouse louis howard jones whose lyrics spark with a political punch.

12” single from the forthcoming debut album of scandinavian producer s.a.m. aka. samuel andré madsen on his own imprint delaphine. featuring two full sided tracks from the album. the a-side ‘out of touch’ appears here in a special 12” version unique for the single - strongly reshaped and uplifting! b-side ‘pour aisha’ is a long fat emotive afterhour weapon!

big support by of barac, priku, s.a.m., dorian paic, terence terry and many more. new by the label honcho himself. caceress is delivering another ep on the label to close an amazing year. we all have been slowly getting the message and this time teaming up with colombian painter santiago ayerbe, they are bringing something in honor of the peace of colombia... raving and having joy is also a way to peace. vinyl only with amazing cover artwork.

s-audio is the result of a long standing collaboration between the two dj s and producers from barcelona sbri and audio-in. they currently share most of their time by co-working in their studio, moved by the common passion for house, acid techno, electro, breaks and experimental. now delivering their first release on their own label s-audio recordings.

failsafe is a new label created by, and primarily for the release of, material by juxta position, whos output was previously featured on rhythm nation, and on dvs1s mistress recordings imprint. juxta position first came to the attention of the electronic music world in 2013, with the release of juxta position vol 1 on mistress. this debut release contained the widely popular track mercy, which was featured on midlands ra mix, licensed to deetrons fabric 76 dj mix release, and found its way into the crates of many different djs across the spectrum of house and techno. inaugurating the first failsafe release, juxta position delivers two slices of upfront hypnotic techno, custom made for cutting edge djs to provide maximum dancefloor damage.

with over 25 years in the game, andré galluzzi can respectfully be awarded the veteran badge of honour. a mark of experience and longevity for an artist who has, as they say, been there and done it all. today howeversees the german take on a new adventure, with his debut release for josh winks ovum recordings. as a dj, andré has held residencies at three of germany and the worlds most influential clubs - tresor, ostgutand berghain. been the driving force behind his own we play vinyl party. managed his own taksi (along side paul brtschitsch) and aras record labels and featured his own music on such highly acclaimed imprints as cocoon, cadenza, ostgut ton and highgrade. back in 2001, having released his seminal mix compilation, ‘im garten’, andré embarked on a new series of events that regularly saw him play intoxicating sets of up to 10-hours. the parties went by the name of submerge and those infamous dj sets have inspired his beautiful brace for ovum today. the metronomic kick drum of the title track introduces us to its immersive groove, whilst bubbling and elasticated fx vie for our attention, adding a sublime swing to submerge. on the flip, bold, by name and nature, ups the swing ante with its fierce acidic melody, shimmering hats and rasping snare. support from: josh wink, pan pot, joris voorn, dj hell, huxley, doc martin, till von sein, anja schneider, &me, catz n dogz and more!

marc antona has been always in the pursuit of new expressions within music as he has continually demonstrated with his work. following the jazz-infused adventures of the rattle snaps ep, he finally returns to his own turf to lay down another crucial exploration of beat science. hanging gardens is a masterclass in immersive programming, fusing the natural feel of live drums with crisp electronic tones that hover in a spacious mix. its the perfect angle at which to appreciate the subtlety of sound design that goes into every inch of marc antonas productions, teasing elements in and out of the mix so gracefully, its hard to tell where the joints are. the haunting touches of chords and lingering pad are deployed with poise, the intricate percussion progressively rising and falling throughout to create a truly immersive sonic journey. where the a side deals with angular rhythms and a shape-shifting atmosphere, unrestricted takes the sound palette of organic and electronic elements and feeds them into a rolling, technominded focus. the tribal thrum of the beat fills out an in-the room-ambience while the psychoactive synth flurries speak out the pulse of the machines. its a combination that makes unrestricted as intimate as it is exotic. in combining these disparate feelings within his tracks, antona once again brings a human feel to the technology, pushing the music into exciting new realms in the process.

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counterweight is well known for their party series in munich defined by their strong bookings. now the guys decided to go a step further and start with their own vinyl label. their first release shows already what they stand for and what you can expect in the future cwts releases. this release is also the debut ep of the spanish dj and producer gonzo mdf, who shows his ambition and love for rough sounds. high bpm, industrial, violent synthesizers and really heavy kick-drums are what you’ll find in this sacrificio ep. get your copy before it’s sold out, 180 gr limited press!!

the dj and producer from cantabria comes back into the picture with this ‘seconds of light’, which is released on his own seven villas music. boli&#769,,var goes deeper and deeper into velvet soul deep-house, with a dreamy touch which is especially present in the track which names the ep. therefore, it counts on a soft groove and an inherent club vibe which makes it perfect for summer sophisticated sets, or even for listening on one’s ‘me’ time. simo&#769,,n garci&#769,,a’s remix of ‘seconds of light’ darkens up the original, giving it an extra push of strong kick in order to take it to the late hours and the vibrating underground dancefloor. ‘all clear’ is under el txef_a’s approach, a modular, cosmic and disco kraut-rock space trip, with an acid reminiscence. illustrated escapisim whch does not forget about the dancefloor. ‘leaves without shadows’ was a track which was originally included in bolivar’s last compilation ‘the obscure figure’, also released in seven villas. pablo enjoys this time the collaboration of upercent from valencia, and also includes a remix by berlin’s duo youandme. deep but rhythmic, almost martial tech-house, which is as well danceable and in constant emotional progression. through his new ‘seconds of light ep’, pablo boli&#769,,var makes us involved in his sound imaginary, which is always wide, varied and gets given qualities which are linked to his music bet: quiality, good taste and international scope.

house in motion kick things off with a v/a that navigates its way through house and downtempo grooves. a. m. limonata, roy blues and label head oliver francis all offer up eclectic and progressive tracks that feature driving basslines, soaring synths and infectious percussion.

alex falk first showed up on our radar back in 2013 when his terse ep dropped on tennessee-based label proper trax. that record – specifically -ptr-, which we pitched way down and turned way up – was a regular fixture on our platters, so we were stoked when the man in knoxville got in touch with these groove-heavy, stripped-back floor fillers that now make up the anjuna ep.

this is a label that i have been meaning to start for years. however, with a possible twist of fate, it is the right time and the perfect body of music to be able to commit to vinyl. these are records that i am honoured to own and play out. a new label from bristol based artist, thrilogy (also known as lee pattison who previously recorded as deepgroove (rekids, cocoon, klang elektronik, junior boys own). expect -organic dusty sampling deep house and techno from bristol artists and friends further afield- and hand-drawn artwork by local artist anna higgie. thrilogy has previously recorded on wolf music, futureboogie and om records and look forward to an ep on omena with an exciting man power remix. also, ishmael finishes the year on a high, his debut album sometime in space (on church records) showcased the multi-instrumentalist s jazzy house cuts alongside peak time techno and chilling ambient pieces. since then ishmael has been touring his live show, as well as releasing some of the most inventive house music to come out of the uk.

ecuador s rising son, nicola cruz, returns to multi culti with cantos de vision, a truly visionary ep backed by remixes from jaja, argentinian uji, and multi culti s own thomas von party. one of the core artists in multi culti s diverse catalog of globally-inspired dance music, nicola cruz is deservedly becoming the poster-boy for a new wave of producers that fuse indigenous sounds with internationally professional production, creating something entirely new, sonically. it s a genre that multi culti ambassadors dreems & thomas von party refer to as folklorica, a psychedelic replanting of folkloric roots, and nowhere is it more skilfully executed than on nicola s tracks. following up on his debut lp for latin america s indie powerhouse, zzk records, the return to multi culti sees cruz sharpen his focus toward igniting the downtempo dance-floors that have slowly been gaining ground in clubs and festivals recently. this new club sound is at the fore on lead track tzantza, already an integral part of nicola s live shows and dj sets at festivals like sonar and mutek.

safer at night returns late january 2017 with the vinyl only release of the deep end , featuring two original curses cuts and remixes from ian blevins and holy ghost! safer at night founder curses launched the label back in 2014 and it has since gone to play host to material from eli esobar, walker & royce, jagerverb and of course the label founder himself. here we see curses re-release his composition the deep end marking the ten-year anniversary of its former releases on institutes in 2007, while enlisting ian blevins and holy ghost! on remix duties and stirring in a new original of his own as well. the original mix of the deep end takes the lead and offers a chance to revisit the decade old curses cut fuelled by wandering bass and lead guitar licks, dropped-tempo crunchy rhythms and murky piano chords all instilled with a gritty new york electro feel. holy ghost! then rework the original with the funk-laden feel via bright chord sequences, elongated delay swells and an amalgamation of 80 s synth leads, hooky bass lines and sporadic vocal lines. on the flip ian blevins offers up his interpretation of in shadows employing stuttering vocal hits, choppy arpeggios and droning bass leads to create an emotive and hypnotic number before curses original mix of in shadows closes on a cinematic vibe with an 80 s sci-fi soundtrack feel to perfectly conclude this vinyl only 10 year celebration.

friend and supporter of the bass cadet team, jenifa mayanja steps up for the new chapter of the orbits series. she offers three very personal tracks, carefully crafted, evolving in their own space-time, showcasing a crossbound vision of deepness and soulfulness. partner in life, dj jus-ed is also here on the remix duty. this release definitely wraps up a family affair about good vibes !

the second album by underwater chess is a statement against western world uniformity. a meltdown of rock relics, electro acoustic dialogues and punk dust. from epic and orchestral grandiose chunks of instrumental themes into spiritual vocal outbursts, micro rhythms and edgy overtones underwater chess reach into the inner spheres of psyche urging for the awakening of human existence. a psychoactive substance that should be taken at ones own responsibility.

power station continue to present their penchant for dark dance club sounds as the third edition of the kris baha-led imprint looks to another melbourne local by way of lochlan denholm aka disrute. after surfacing on the labels sampler debut just last year, reflexivity sees lochlan a chance to explore his style of twisted, pulsing homage to new wave and motorik throb. anvil landing wastes no time laying down intentions. sparse friendly drums are met with a modulating bass line and lazy arpeggio, an incessant sonar pulses and drum rolls intensify. snorkel continues the mid-tempo intensity, distressed kick counterpoint with aggressive stabs that rise and swirl before reaching a powerful climax, a track reminiscent of the 2000 s turbo-charged italo disco edits. on the flip we see japanese supergroup mascaras, made up of chida and 5ive (cos/mes) tackle unreleased kabutops. vocal fans of disrute s kabu track from the label sampler, here mascaras provide a fast paced acid-heavy reinterpretation, intense yet restrained with erratic drum trickery taking disrute to techno territory. finally, disrute reflects with title track reflexivity. digital arpeggios and a brooding one note bass work around curt cress style harmonic drums, a low slung piece for the early evening. hand drawn picture sleeve and label, a complete package that signals exciting times for power station ahead.

sdx is the producer alias of our resident dj beni, who delivered finest detroit techno for our catalogue number 008. catalogue number 009 comes with special remixes by legend rolando, known from labels like ostgut ton, underground resistance or deslin & max durante, known from sonig groove & diffuse reality. the original track the day she asks for forgiveness is a slowly building percussive 808 banger, built around a short vocal sample. rolando comes with a special minimalistic dj tool track. we are sure this remix will find place in lots of dj sets. max durante comes with a straight forward techno remix in his best own style. the third and last track of the record is a special bonus breakbeat track made by sdx himself. clitchy sounds and a special mood will bring you directly into another dimension. be prepared

if you‘re familiar with cvbox‘ music you know that he isn’t the guy for your average techno track. formalistic song structures aren’t his thing. when you’ll start to listen to a new cvbox track you’ll don’t know how it will end. his music derives from his deep love for analogue gear and a pretty unique way to deal with it.
on his first album “so ist es im nadelwald” cvbox rides between the corner points of techno, electro and ambient. the music is infused by an omnipresent darkness that isn’t just there as an end in itself but will definitely give the thrills to listener and dancers.

brooklyn nyc - 1990. former berklee college of music student ed -the red- goltsman has already been locked away in the studio for the previous 5 years producing and playing on numerous underground soul and hip hop records. his deep love of music and his involvement with these projects eventually led to him setting up his own venture. inspired by encounters with nycs dance music underground these sounds and experiences helped shaped his idea and sound into what would become one of the most popular, cult dance music labels that emerged from the city during those fertile years - bottom line records.

half-speed remastered reissue of peter gabriels 2002 album up. pressing on 180 gram vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve, download code included.

this is electronic programme music, bookended in distinctive tadeo style with a modal string section that places the record firmly in the avant-garde, the pit guides us through the moods and associations of a classic science fiction narrative.

uk artist kris davis’ “bleak” ep is out on christian löffler’s dance label, young alaska. löffler aims to make music that “combines melancholy with euphoria”, and it seems evident this vision is reflected in his own imprint with davis’ forthcoming release.

entering our 10 year, huntleys + palmers introduces new label, belters! we kick things off with help from old friends as we welcome back edinburgh-based duo, hi & saberhägen who are on a return to form following their earlier outing on h+p. since then, they ve been doing the damage on anthony naples proibito label, permanent vacation and yume. earning support by the likes of bufo, joy o and four tet along the way. they kick things up a notch with this release demonstrating their full range - ambient, melodic techno and beach party ready house.