loose records is proud to introduce retrospective - a celebration of our first thirty releases by europes top, underground techno artists. coming from a broad berth of influence, retrospective represents the past, present, and future of european techno. our artists take electronic music to a new level with orchestral experimentation and their fusion of cross-genre.

truesoul records are proud to announce the release of *let your soul outside*, the debut album from reset robot in april 2014. behind the reset robot project is dave robertson, a producer who has released standout singles on labels like dogmatik, intacto and adam beyers truesoul imprint over the past 5 years. now he steps up with his debut album, the stunning *let your soul outside*.

after releases on lux rec, minimalrome, giallo disco and sangoplasmo plus a string of live shows in madrid, paris, rome and switzerland, alessandro parisi has collaborated with adamennon to present il plenilunio del fuoco. four tracks of mesmerising, cinemascopic, medieval-tinged music. each track is a journey into the glorious past where warriors fought side by side with an unflinching loyalty.

repress 2023 , mexico: a hugely satisfying follow-up to past exploits and another step into the future of anthemic pop music.

loose records is proud to introduce retrospective - a celebration of our first thirty releases by europe s top, underground techno artists. coming from a broad berth of influence, retrospective represents the past, present, and future of european techno. our djs take electronic music to a new level with orchestral experimentation and their fusion of cross-genre. retrospective vol. 1 features tracks by junction hands (the collaboration of rino cerrone and markantonio), nhb, minicoolboyz and tom hades.

straight from the berlin pioneer of house alex agore, comes his new track the prayer remixed by the uncle of house james johnston. we have already been introduced to alexs eclectic group of productions, his many signings with past or respected house labels like: wilson records, 4lux, defected, washermans deepdownslam and kolour recordings. alex and james also own together no matter what records a vinyl label full of quality and soul. these two together create a vision of sound for the future and soul thats a blast from the past, together they bring you the crème de la crème of house music. welcome to the sound of axe on wax.

isnisnt offers its second release of forward leaning electronics with a diverse group of modern techno from label head jesse siminski. acting under his heartthrob guise, jesse initiates the release with someone called again a tough, but funky, bass driven tune that marries detailed production with his signature ominous melodies to great effect.

following the great success of dam swindles boxed out album we present you the second single take out. their collaboration with mayer hawthorne on 64 ways already gained massive support from djs and radio stations around the globe in the past weeks and were proud to present you this remix pack with none other than kerri chandler, kraak & smaak and dam swindles remix of dam swindle.

-divers- having already passed the club test with flying colours it is now ready to see the light of day on vinyl. the track cruises effortlessly through the darkness of the night, past whispered messages bringing with ease, the light back on to the dance

dewalta & shannon have teamed up and delivered some mind-bending releases in the past on cynosure, haunt and meander. for fans of villalobos & co

phiorios animals release has been a labour of love. after co-running metroline limited for the past 6 years and after a series of digital releases and remixes for both metroline and retrometro (as well as letroom limited and mbf amongst others), phiorios vinyl debut on ml finally sees the light of day. the choice of remixers has also been laborious but over at metroline hq we are really happy that in the end we managed to secure two stunning reworks by the likes of the more and more in demand french producer doubtingthomas (with releases on labels such as hummingbird, organic and of course, metroline limited) and the super-hot up and coming russian producers adjustment bureau

for the second instalment from quantum entanglement we delve into the misty past, a time when moving parts ruled the dance, when the power of the night rested on a needle and a bassline, and before cdjs calculated the bpm for you…you had to touch things, buy things, and the bassline ruled over all. acid thunder, a classic by fast eddie, was the first dance record i ever bought. it was important. the guy who sold it to me, at the time a spotty school kid in his school uniform, was called john stapleton, and the shop was sidetrax in bristol.

after forming a successful dj and production duo, live set, club nights, and solo gigs, it is only natural what comes next. in march of 2014, i m in love becomes a record label and hits the shelves with their first release – a vinyl only debut from the hands of joschka tschirley. *alpha centauri* and *proxima centauri* are brilliant examples of tschirleys journey through techno since forming raucherecke in 2007. both tracks exude his warm style with emotional pads, balearic infused percussion, and just enough melody to lose yourself in. tschirley captures familiar moments from the duos past productions while layering his new ideas taken from countless live sets, dj sets, and only the best memories from the i m in love club nights.

dustin zahn makes his album debut in march 2014 with the release of monoliths on adam beyers drumcode label. gestating over a period of a four years during break from releasing original solo material, monoliths sees the minneapolis native capturing the full breadth of his production style in the long-player format for the first time. having become a mainstay of the drumcode line-ups for their berghain residency and beyond, the challenge was set for the berlin-based zahn to build upon the reputation he has established in the past decade-and-a-half since he first arrived on the scene, during which time he has also given a platform to artists such as dvs1, minilogue, psyk and truncate via his enemy records imprint.

played by: bas mooy, chad osborn, dolgener, drumcomplex, elektor, empty_room, flex, forest people, gery otis, joseph capriati, krenzlin, mtd, niereich, octave, primal beat, rvde, ryuji takeuchi, slam, space djz, stevie wilson, submerge, the welderz, unam zetineb, uun...
morgan tomas is a dj/producer from france, who also runs the label reloading records along with a weekly podcast. in the past years, he has had several releases out on labels such as sleaze, nachtstrom schallplatten, prosthetic pressings and silent steps. he has been supported by great artists who often play his tracks. his music is a deep rooted techno, dark and energetic. with this album, he tried to reflect on several types of techno, using different environments, with a wide range of musical styles.

dustin zahn makes his album debut in march 2014 with the release of monoliths on adam beyers drumcode label. gestating over a period of a four years during break from releasing original solo material, monoliths sees the minneapolis native capturing the full breadth of his production style in the long-player format for the first time. having become a mainstay of the drumcode line-ups for their berghain residency and beyond, the challenge was set for the berlin-based zahn to build upon the reputation he has established in the past decade-and-a-half since he first arrived on the scene, during which time he has also given a platform to artists such as dvs1, minilogue, psyk and truncate via his enemy records imprint

home invasion is the new label from real tone man franck roger, a man whose career has scaled the full depths of house music over the past decade or so. evidently seeking a new challenge, the parisian s new imprint promises to adhere to a vehemently underground way of working, with every ep upfront released on vinyl-only terms and produced exclusively on analogue equipment

since its very first beginning, the monkey bar has proved to have no boundaries music-wise. this composition of tracks pictures a state of mind, a bridge between the past and the future. a selection made by producers that can speak with the heart, the mind and the soul.

back in 2009, exactly five marches ago, culprit began its journey. 5 years of existence is a significant mark for a label and worthy of some introspection. with its new release, the los angeles­based label celebrates one of its most recognisable elements, the standard hotel rooftop, the site of the labels signature parties for the past 6 years: its been more that just a location – the rooftop has become the essential ingredient of culprits philosophy. inspiring a successful three-part compilation series, above the city, which has united some of the best young production talent around, the series has showcased a particular brand of warm summer­time sound, modern yet timeless. each remix is a culprit debut for all of the remixers. yet, each of them is part of the extended group of friends of the label, a like­minded tight­knit collective

2020vision celebrates its 20th anniversary in style this year. as ever, the uk label will do things differently – no dwelling on times past and no back catalogue rehash. instead, 2020vision will release content, a compilation mixed by ralph lawson featuring 20 exclusive new original tracks and remixes from a dizzying array of arch collaborators. this album will be augmented by a series of parties across the planet

time for another dirty south rider, going deep south back to the a. its been two years since his landmark debut on peoples potential unlimited, now b is back with his latest long play entitled -ii-. eight previously unreleased selections from hotlanta producer wes gray, recorded over the past couple of years at his home studio. moon b s signature slank rhythms and cutting basslines you ve grown accustomed to are all here.

the highly anticipated sequel to the underground smash is here. matrixmann delivers a post-apocalyptic jacking anthem. one foot in the future, one in the past soo wavey does it again. 180g vinyl. only 303 available.

answer code request brings the berlin and berghain vibes while aaron fit siegels epic mix represents detroit to the fullest, and is sure to appeal to the heads that love his work on fxhe. acr remix already extensively roadtested by the man himself and marcel dettman. fit remix a staple end of night record in spencer parkers sets of past few months.

music is strongly linked to memory, sometimes just a simple note will trigger a deep feeling of nostalgia or emotion. the new homesick series was created by music enthusiasts who are living half a world away from their birthplaces. their concept is a play on memory, to re-edit and rework songs from the past into something which is timeless, tracks which feel fresh but retain their memories. for the first release, the homesick team have curated three pieces by drop out orchestra, late nite tuff guy, zimmer, and amadei. doo have carefully reworked -no scrubs- into a warm, bass driven, disco jam suited for the dancefloor, alntg has provided a solid groove theory lesson as only he can, and the ep is rounded-off with a special (double) bonus track for all the people who love 80s-era french pop music, reworked by zimmer and the asia-based newcomer amadei.

more exquisite heat from one of the most consistent producers out there. mihai popoviciu has been racking up an enviable discography in the past few years, as releases on highgrade, hudd trax, bondage music and popcorn records testify.

emotional especial gathers pace with an eighth release from richard sen, a man whose cultured touch has had a hand in various strands of the uk underground for the past two decades. graffiti artist, graphic designer, music curator, dj and producer are all vocations richard sen has done at one point or another. here he goes solo with the ghost train ep, a dark and brooding release of old school meets new school house jack that takes its cues from 80s new york, italian house and the nascent uk acid house that sen himself documented with aplomb on a 2012 compilation for strut. naggingly familiar samples and a low slung box jam groove drive the spectral title cut forward, whilst sens mastery of delay is shown with aplomb on the dub version that closes out the record. nestled in between is the highlight however in *meteor shower* where discoid basslines merge with psychedelically charged keys and hollowed out steppers percussion.

in the past year or so, lph has increasingly been turning its focus to sweden, grabbing records by hnny, m.d.c., and name in lights, and remixes from kornel kovacs and shakarchi & straneus. the labels next release, an ep by gothenburg-based newcomer, andre&#769,,,,, laos, indicates owners nik mercer and jacques renault have no intention of disassociating themselves from the nation!

sea levels is the brand new ep from andy donnelly aka kloke. a recent graduate of red bull music academy new york and british ex-pat marooned in melbourne for the past decade, donnelly distills the urban groove and bucolic mood of his heritage through the vibrancy of his new environs into a wholly unique soundscape.

paul roses scuba project has seen him make some of the most pertinent and exciting music of the past few years, and through his legendary hotflush imprint he continues to push innovative, exploratory new club music in every way he sees fit. this is a collection of tracks exploring his rich and diverse back catalogue, scuba enjoyed a remarkable 2013. now back with phenix 1, his first new material since 2012s acclaimed hardbody single, expect him to enjoy an equally successful year this time around.

kiwanuka, a 25 year-old uk native of ugandan heritage, was raised in north london where he split his time between session work and local gigs. along the way, having found footing as a solo artist, he was signed to communion records, then polydor, and has since performed throughout europe and north america too touring in direct support of adele. he made his way through nashville this past summer with just enough pause and aplomb to commit these morsels to tape. the a-side *you ve got nothing to lose* is an original composition, featuring the buzzards dominic davis on upright bass and cory younts on piano, joined also by fellow balladeer lillie mae rische on fiddle. their contributions transform his work into a stone-cold groove with almost orchestral underpinnings, making it a fitting extension of their previous blue series. the single also features a chilling rendition of townes van zandts infamous *waitin round to die* on the b-side, the perfect compliment to the timbre and mood of the a-side.

our first release of 2014 is here. this time we have egal 3 (vid), one of the most prolific producers to come out of romania these past few years, rises up to his reputation with a well balanced three tracker on our label, suited for all tastes and types. vinyl only..

wertheimer is here, is now. music steeped in music – drawing from any and all corners of electronic and electro-acoustic sound past and present, distilled into a new and striking formula. is irreverent to any genre, but undeniably banging and beautiful. is for pummeling systems in weed-clouded clubs, and for lonely train platform cigarettes. is for sneaking into abandoned buildings at dawn and for speeding irresponsibly through the streets on your vehicle of choice. freedom music. fighting music. psychedelic music.
limited edition run of 500 solid grey vinyl.

following forthright dispatches on power vacuum and overlee assembly, j. tijn returns to pennyroyal to deliver another ep of weighty oh my god dat bass son can you feel it so hard so haad i think i just came up i never felt so lucid before it is as if i am being creeper massaged by the wet knuckles of every touch point of rave past present and future went out to buy a dyson came back with a hoover double drop youth led techno revival we ensure true rave survival.

horacio cruz has been producing many tracks and remixes for naked lunch in the past years, always with great techno material, mostly hardgroove. this time though, he shows some of his new influences, and his sound has definitely changed

quell has had an impressive run these past 6 years, having presented an impressive array of releases on premium labels like ibadan records, tsuba, cadenza, these days and 8bit. 2013 was about to be heavily marked by his debut lp on ibadan and few 12 inches on 2020vision recordings. now, in this early 2014 we are proud to welcome on board this great artist who provided us 3 monster tracks of pure rough house full of dubby elements, extreme grooves and vinyl sampled screams, be ready to smash the dancefloor!

while some of you might think of planet rhythm as one of those old labels from back in the day, it may not necessarily be the correct judgement. not only is it a product of its past achievements, but it is also pushing things forward in the present time, with woo york being one of a few new artists emerging from the imprints recent catalogue. that said, 2014 starts with ukrainian duo taking over planet rhythm headquarters as the labels proprietors and getting in charge of all of its future development. first out of press is the duos own ep highlighting their shift towards brand new, hardware-driven studio setup. from abstract tb-303-ish structures of acid rain, through the building peaks of analogue swamp, a perfect example of stripping functional techno, to come closers uplifting trance-y melodies and the closing sequence of strobe 1, this record is shaping up to be woo yorks strongest release to date.

in the not so distant past, a certain chicago house sound found its way to clubs worldwide. a jacking house sound made up of anything producers could get there hands on. if you had a cool alarm sound, you could throw it under a 909 and watch dancers freak out. dj rafaels new ep for on the prowl is a nod to that era. while hes not using an alarm as his tool, youll notice the in your face style in which its based upon. some of you might know rafael from his earlier miracles club releases for cutters and mexican summer. this time around rafael fauria joins friend brian foote for some on the edge jack tracks which are both packed with acid and foot stomping percussion.

vinyl only - limited edition 180 gram pressing! >reforming digital waves by simple & elegant music patterns< - a straightforward mission statement for a new imprint, and one whose understated, direct manner shows the music-centered focus of wavereform as we reveal our first release. the >new sky< ep is the production debut of a mysterious new russian talent known as ivanov, and about whom little is known past his reclusive buddhist existence and his background in guitar, which is clearly evident on the title track. underlain by rising and falling atmospheric washes and understated percussion, >new sky< is propelled by a funky, jazzy and clearly organic keyboard solo that closely approximates his familiar stringed instrument in texture, tone, and musical development. next up is minimal legend soulphiction, who masterfully beefs up the original with a fat, growling bassline and more aggressive, hard hitting drums and claps that take the dreamy mood of ivanovs track and transform it into something more cosmic and psychedelic while retaining its musicality. on the flip, a new tune entitled >deep< gets revisited by lucidflow label heads klartraum, who have recently shifted their digital imprint to vinyl. here they bring things towards the dubbier end of the spectrum with a slow-building track that goes from hazy beginnings to an ominous, dramatic breakdown and then into a harder grooving second half. taken together, these three tracks are an auspicious beginning for a new name and label, and in fulfilling the stated goals offer great promise of things to come.

the new metronomy album, love letters, has a title that speaks volumes about sensations and modes of communication, about things that have always been there, and will always be here. its no coincidence either. this is a record that wants to be timeless. in its execution, love letters tries to do fresh things in an old-fashioned way. it takes richer methods of recording and injects them with the shock of the new of tight electronics, and experiments in sound. it does so not to be retro, but to embrace the quality standards of the past. it also aims to be up there with the greats, reaching for those old stars.

kel, aka elias landberg of skudge, with 3 analogue techno cuts for the 6th release on 7777. sci-fi acid from the future or the past?

all songs have been remastered for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley. each lp includes a 12-page booklet with excerpts from darrin huss diary, unpublished photos of psyche with dwayne, and an essay by darrin reflecting on psyche s past and the goettel legacy as well as lyrics. this collection is a glimpse at the early canadian industrial scene and the roots of skinny puppy. go take a walk in the past with an ear for the future you just might learn something.

uruguayan guillermo miranda is no stranger to cynosure recordings having released a number of eps in the past as of the defunct super duo monoblock. following a path to the dancefloor similar to his past collab releases with martin teysera guillermo steps it up and delivers a bomb combination of chunky house groove and futurist techno sound design with the dragones y otro cosas ep

following his well received fabric mix comp in december 2013, ben sims returns to his own theory imprint with yet another ring release in the form of *reflection*, which features two original new tracks, a remix from rod and a vinyl exclusive. the eponymous opener is a strident, 909 + 707 driven affair that fuses overlapping, stereoscopic tones to a gently distorted and brutalist groove that sits somewhere between dance mania and detroit. *break glass* is the second original on offer and has been a heavily requested track for the past few months. the perfect partner to *reflection*, *break glass* is similarly overdriven but heavy on the sort of mechanical funk that sims does so well. rods version of *reflection* is a linear assault which ebbs and ows with purpose throughout a linear and intense arrangement while sims remix of *break glass* zeros in on bone rattling percussive aesthetics and vox samples, in much demand after featuring on his fabric mix cd.

tip! past, present and future! mr templar?? svek? the persuader?? jesper dahlback?? we think this record dont need a lot of words. just be fast to get your hands on this amazing series! shrinked.

nu, j.o.k.e, raz ohara, chris schwarzwaelder, iannis ritter who, for the 1rst time, recorded as a band called feathered sun. all these artists have known each other for years and have been recording on the road or during retreats in peru. they all may sound familiar as most of them have been touring the world for the past 2 years accumulating hits, especially nu who got recognition after the who loves the sun song with j.o.k.es haunting voice.

home invasion is the new label from real tone man franck roger, a man whose career has scaled the full depths of house music over the past decade or so. evidently seeking a new challenge, the parisian s new imprint promises to adhere to a vehemently underground way of working, with every ep upfront released on vinyl-only terms and produced exclusively on analogue equipment. ogers re-tracing of his roots pays dividends too, and whats most striking about the labels debut outing, the simply-titled home invasion 02 ep, is how very different it sounds to vintage real tone planes. gone are the whimsical, celestial deep house hues so favoured by the latter, and in there place is a series of cuts that expertly toe the line between house and techno without resorting to generic soundscapes

luca lozano, owner of klasse recordings presents this majestic 4-track ep on optimo trax. inspired by the past but sounding the antithesis of retro. in his own words.... the optimo trax ep was born out of a time when i was listening to a lot of old bleep house and rave, early 90s uk stuff. growing up in sheffield i was lucky enough to spend some time in warp records when it was still a record store and being around this music and the people that made it must have somehow embedded itself into my psyche. listening to pirate radio stations like fantasy fm as a teenager helped shape my musical interests as they are today and i guess this ep is somehow a reflection of that education, i wanted to make a collection of music that sounded like it was related to a certain place and time and in effect confirm my own identity within its context.

boston label get on down can always be counted on to produce high quality reissues of hip-hop gems, and of course this album is no exception. lord willin was the acclaimed breakthrough release by virginia duo clipse, featuring rappers pusha t and no malice, backed by the eccentric production of the neptunes. both mcs had past connections to the underground drug world, which influenced the gritty, hard-hitting street rap within. the album also featured guest spots from jadakiss, styles p, nore, fabolous, faith evans, and early-in-their career appearances from sean paul, kelis, and lil wayne. get on down now presents the album, fully re-mastered and re-constructed on double vinyl, after long being out of print in the format.

last years precursors ep from eduardo de la calle provided quite a curveball release for cadenza records, the spanish dj and producer who has recorded exclusively for his analogue solutions label in the past, turned out a warm and minimal release for lucianos imprint, with all the flair and trademarks of eduardos studio prowess. really though, eduardos approach to electronic music perfectly encapsulates the sound ethics of cadenza emotive, driving, long passages of deep rhythm, often focusing on the bare essentials of a track and enunciating these for an aural joyride