special summer deal! perfect, from detroit schooled funky to minimalist jacking techno set

you no fit touch am has been universally received with open arms. a perfect document of the lessons dele learned in fela kutis ranks during the 70s and 80s, but brought firmly up-to-date and with contemporary social comment as vital to the afrobeat genre as any rhythm or instrument. to take that forward thinking even further wah wah 45s commissioned four huge remixes from some of the uks most interesting new production names.
radio support from lauren laverne, guy garvey and huey morgan on bbc radio 6 music, patrick forge, kev beadle, bob jones and many more worldwide.

rnt co-head jkriv does it up royal here with a bit of old and a bit of new. on the a side the queen on her throne is one of j’s seminal reworks in all of its 8 min glory, and although names have been changed to protect the innocent, a bomb by any other name is still a bomb! on the flip, a lesser known west african 70’s jam is worked up into a raucous jazzy afro-house stomper in king mashie. plus there’s a the stripped down beats-n-synth-apella of queen’s beats, perfect for mixing with the og or played on its own!

up next on non series with a four-track brute is the successful german producer savas pascalidis. all in all a perfect fit for non series, exuding the minimalistic energy of the label.

following the extraordinary success of the releases signed by lory d and john beltran, soul research is publishing an ep by the creative minds of ednic, who is from livorno, italy and an historical name in the international realm of electronic music, g-man. pets (try this with mantra) is, in its original version, full of pathos. the tibetan mantra enters and expands through base lines and obsessive rhythm. the g-man version, on the other hand, is the perfect for dance floor devastation, like all the techno which has come from gez varley.

chris carrier’s brings us the latest installment from his ever-trusty adult only label, with a firecracker from julian alexander, a rudeboy from holland, utrecht to be precise. julian’s close ties with slapfunk records, the label that released carrier’s most recent artist album, make him the perfect candidate to captain this new release, which is full of murky grooves and simmering energy. across three tracks julian brings encapsulates that adult only flavour, kicking off with ‘butress roots’ a bass-heavy roller with an eerie overtone and a minimal make-up – watch out for the extended breakdown, it will send shivers down your spine. up after that we have ‘xy’ a more up-tempo, bouncing, dance floor destroyer. major vibes on this one. on the flip ‘point of view’ brings the energy down again, with a steady flow, and a slow-building pads together with an indecipherable female vocal clip that adds to the captivating atmosphere. carrier steps in to remix ‘point of view, closing out the ep with a punchy demonstration of his production prowess. raw.

ra+re records is glad to present stereomoon ep, its third vinyl only release from moldavian artist hellen mills, including a remix of oshana. the combination of the 4 tracks on stereomoon shapes the perfect club ep with 3 varied tracks mixing deep & minimal house. finally, oshana brings her distinctive sound signature with an atmospheric and loop driven version of the original lavanda. the ra+re team clara, jessie and claire.

powerfull techno tracks, full of deepness, heavy staps and dubby elements, perfect for the dancefloor.

"asymmetrical code is the evolution of what is known as techno today. the code or song takes you on a journey to the future of the past where you can find an alternate -you- through contemporary realities and soundwaves. starting in 2013 as an underground label with no public releases, the main goal of fragmento & tracy (owners) was to find and collect the perfect sound, ambients and grooves to carry you to the meaning of asymmetrical musical code. on this journey is the listener also accompanied by visual stimulants created by the label to influence or facilitate the mind to wander and build a new creativity within you. for the launch of asymmetrical code, three underlying themes were created; acr-001 by fragmento & tracy, acr-002 by bat, and acr-003 by fragmento. these are the first steps to your journey."

tvir is a vinyl only label based in ukraine. translated from ukrainian tvir means composition. our third ep comes from amin ravelle. on a-side we have two original works, truly deep atmospheric sounds with aquatic minimal house rhythms, perfect for afterhours. b-side includes remixes from ztrl, a hypnotic version with some groovie pad lines perfectly combined with elements of the original track. mariin s versions showcases a strong beat with powerful bass lines, a real dancefloors killer. the artwork for the ep is inspired by ukrainian folklore influences.

manchester based producer sameed delivers us a very nice ep for the skylax n°141. after his first weapon -spend ep- on the swedish label local talk, he confirms here his taste for house music with -ma thang-. this new release is perfect to bring a dark and sensual amosphere to a warm up set.

on his first release for droid recordings, master sound technician brian sanhaji drops two hard, gritty tracks. a1, * macronomena* , is an unmissable, surprising thrill. a filthy, grainy bass synth gets mangled by filters and lfo, pushed out of time, and forced back into a perfect, funky lock with the pummeling beat. nearly five minutes in, the machine breaks down and falls apart, only to slam back into groove with new, jack-oriented elements. b2, * synphone*, plays things straighter, manipulating the optimal gears and levers of the techno toolkit for an undeniable dance floor mover.

with 8 sell out releases under the contrast wax belt so far, the boutique label invites, ben boe -boe recordings/for those that knoe- label head to the family & he joins the likes of blm, ethyl & flori, gauss & laak, with a killer 3 track ep, hand-stamped & hand numbered in true contrast wax style. the lead of the 3 cuts, steel city fly by is built around a lo slung bassline & subtle atmospheric pads that swell & drift in and out throughout, the b-side: what starts off with soft subtle pads & skipping hats soon rises into a bubbling acid line to compliment the latter in hope for enceladus that leave s the final cut of the ep byzantine times a laidback, groover, layered with delayed snares & synth lines make this emotive piece the perfect end to a solid 3 tracker.

with one of the biggest artist lineups to have ever graced one ep, critical music presents phace, and his friends. the perfect outro for the labels most successful year yet. the double 12 inch includes a download code for all tracks as 320k mp3s.

toronto hustles kick their ep off with the classic house sound of in your mind . mr fingers style bassline over chunky chords and a well chosen rasta vocal sample builds an infectious house groove. just enough is perfect terrace material and will keep those early morning deep house heads happy. the raw cut brings a tougher groove to the ep, reminiscent of that roper mid 90 s us house sound from chicago.

once again the dutchman from the north boris bunnik (who actually resides in rotterdam now, but that aside) is showcasing his magic fingers, this time on shipwrec s deep techno offshoot deep sound channel. hinterland is a topnotch ice-cold but heartwarming submarine electro/techno album with distant hints of idm, in other words the perfect soundtrack for the long midwinter nights to come.

dka starts the fire with his endless no hope. a track that has exactly the right amount of everything. jens bond whispers the lovingly crafted insae, it could mean madness but why does it sound so good rafaele castiglione & praah musique are 10.000 km afar from each other and teamed up to create the mind boggling ayahuasca ceed. debuts here and brings us the perfect soundtrack to get lost in. endnight is light and darkness at the same time, a stroboscope of emotions.

we are happy to announce the third ep on echocord by one of our favorite producers, stephan laubner aka stl. stephan is mostly known from his own very famous label something. he has also been releasing on labels like perlon, sushitech, styrax, echospace and smallville. this new ep message of sound- is the first part of 2, contains 2 original stl tracks and 2 loops. inside out is a beautifull almost ambient like dubby tune, and heavy snow is powerfull dubby house track, perfect for the dancefloor.

canadian lunatic taylor hoodlum stevenson makes his giallo debut with these freaked out dancefloor bombs. think foetus during his ebm phase raising a lovechild with italo weirdo mike mareen with babysitting duties by fad gadget, you’re getting close. three vocal tracks (one vinyl exclusive) and two future horror disco instrumentals on the b-side, perfect nightdrive city slime time bangers for rome 2025. art by eric lee.

celebrating the seventh noon-records release, we are happy and proud to present you an ep with a name that speaks for itself. something strong is one of these high pressure peaktime cuts, that can turn any club or festival stage upside down. the slick combination of raw and dirty drum programming and twisted funky stabs & organ sounds, will take you on a ride. the head infecting vocals and synths during the break make sure, that no one will be left behind when the beat pounds in again and again. tommer is more on the bumpy house side. with it s massive bassline and percussive patterns, you can get any party started. a perfect track to round up an ep - truly dedicated to the dancfloor.

with label boss digweed a huge fan, bedrock is yet another perfect fit for the german and he opens his account with the mighty, melodic and kraken esque goliath and the razor-sharp lightning bolt that is stormblade .

margaretha ep from artist vincenzo pizzi is a four tracks.ep. an emotional and intense techno deep sound experience . margaretha track, narrows a journey into our deeper side. distortions, the time, the interlocking of different sounds fully express the flow of emotions and absences that surround us. holy mother , reflects the helplessness of men in the face of natural disasters. the breathtaking scenery and at the same time disturbing, spreads in humans fear and pleasure. metafisica , built an idea of constant movement and never stand still. the mind and the heart are in constant need of each others to fully enjoy life and go further without fear. xxiii piece close the ep with the intent to comunicate how life is about the perfect combination of body and soul.

finale sessions is excited about this release from knoxville, tennessee artist alex falk. he has been on our radar for some time now so we are pleased to share this with you! the a1 track -an ever- is one of our favorite tracks on the ep, with dreamy pads and monstrous stabs making for a fantastic floor-stomper. rounding out the a side is rrecs, a deep techno cut with clattering chords and moving drums and claps. b1 track what is free is another solid peak time killer with thick stabs and cut-up vocals making for a perfect finale sessions release. finally, br56 brings up the tempo while chilling out the vibe with dubbed-out chords, nasty filter work and a sound floating somewhere between techno and house.

nice price deal !!! its a fact, argentina has been providing us hi-intensity doubtless quality techno during the last years. this record is a perfect sample of what is coming on. jonas kopp invites the new young values of the local scene to show the sound of buenos aires. classical percussions and synthesizers which evolve to paroxysm, surround sequences and metallic texture determine the character of this four track vvaa.

pole jam vinyl proudly present their 5th release called the soul shadow ep darko kustura makes a welcome return and brings us the stunning soul divide , a seriously funky, discofied number, topped off with delicious piano breaks to open proceedings in perfect fashion. joining darko are new signings cucumbers. the russian duo make their debut with never knew which wastes no time in whisking us off on a super smooth, open-top ride along blissful house boulevard. all-star cassara kicks off the second side in his true fashion - a funky looped bass line coupled with a hypnotic deeper feel. uk based musician slync is a new find. he unveils his latest track toasted , which rounds off the ep beautifully with 6 minutes of shimmering, glossy nu disco.

perfect detroit/west london informed house swingers.

groove line records are proud to add to their 2015 releases of half-speed mastered re-issue singles with both the extended special disco version and instrumental version of earth wind & fire s 1976 funk bomb getaway gracing each side of a 180g 12” virgin vinyl disc. looking to gain on his groups critical and commercial success from the early 1970s ew&f s main man maurice white brought in the legendary charles stepney, who had tutored him at chicago s chess records in the 1960s, as the co-producer and arranger on their incredible 1976 album spirit, which opened up with the formidable funk track getaway. co-written by guitarist, vocalist and songwriter bernard “beloyd” taylor (s.o.u.l.) and songwriter peter corbelenky around the theme of escapism and self-fulfilment, the primal urgency of getaway was the ideal composition for white to record with ew&f. white felt the song s energy and positive, uplifting lyrics matched the attitude and ethos of his group perfectly. as a result ew&f created a funk gem both musically and lyrically perfect for the dance floor.

dissonant is proud to welcome daniel stefanik who had delivered a string of modern, refined production with essential albums and singles, throughout his career. on this release, aftermath ep, he offers up two tracks that strike a perfect note between cerebral intrigue and instinctive deep house groove, channeled into an unforgettable and timeless quality. it might drizzle until september, is a truly heartfelt piece throughout its keynotes and dubby gestures. the combination of subtle rhythmic elements and strong, ever-developing melodies is the perfect example of the passion and power that can be worked into house and techno. a stronger beat punches through on jolly green giant but the soothing, sensual synth lines remain giving space for dubby effects and delicate details to feed into the mix.

nice price deal !!! the brstl label reaches its tenth release with a return to where it started with a 12 inch from october & borai. the label was set up by rhythmic theory, chris farrell and shanti celeste in 2011 from the idle hands record shop as a means to showcase the finest house and techno being produced in their city, bristol. octobers * head 4 phuture* is a nod to the acid pioneers without resorting to revivalism. instead a heady groove is teased out over several minutes, perfect dj gear. october & borai * too high the future* is a heady stoned house groove, from bristols highest producers – with some weighty sub to propel things along.

iarltd001 is the first vinyl release of illegal alien records. this release is a collaboration between dj emerson & angel costa and includes massive remixes from bas mooy, paul birken and ricardo garduno & submerge, this is definitely a very solid vinyl, a perfect start for illegal alien records.

farbwechsel is proud to present james booth s vinyl debut, a six-tracker of driving house and techno pieces. tell me lies follows a superb full-length album released on the excellent 100% silk in 2013 and continues on the path to establish james booth s own sound. his voice is characterized by an unbelievable precision and sensuality that defines his finely sculpted songs down to the last filter opening. it is this razor sharp focus that fills the eps minimalist approach with tremendous weight and power. at the same time, this purity also renders the songs to become multifunctional entities capable of lighting up dancefloors while also perfect for the headphone listener.

second vinyl only release by kzntp music. perfect house track by datamode remixed by javier carballo, john dimas and moralez.

we are pleased to present with * black hole* by meta.83 the work of a consequent defender of the art of analogue production. the soon available track * black hole* by the liebe*detail co-founder jinxed us from the very first moment and it was clear to us, that we d like to add a number of top-class remixes beside the original. for this we were able to win no one else then the tobias and borrowed identity (after his recent release on pastamusik * crack in the box ep*). the powerful acid bassline in the original version as well as in the gravity version creates from the very first moment a hypnotic undertow which seems to keep increasing throughout the track. its masterfully celebrated how to generate effective hits by carefully chosen elements and canny used effects. tobias also devote the focus in his interpretation on the acid aspect – but with more dynamics and with a higher beat frequency which will make every techno-djs heart beat faster. when carefully set tones are fading in and out this version gets a brilliant final touch. the remix of borrowed identity sounds in its structure more dirty and rough and though at the same time very fragile. a wonderful gem in pure culture drifting towards a black hole ..... perfect.

*better days* is tink! records return to amazing form, a collection of three perfect mixes that stand on their own, against a timeless original of 1990 that is sure to please the widest possible audience. get it while supplies last, this will fly off shelves.

athens reminds us of berlin right after the wall. gritty, chaotic, dirty, and partying like there’s no future. dream weapons is a reflection of these confused greek days. with limited means and a diy attitude he builds harsh, lysergic, electronic dreams on the ruins of a once splendid empire. mrt is the perfect place to do so. we believe in total failure.

emotive and raw: this is how house music should be. after some amazing releases on labels such as freerange and hivern discs, kresy comes back to bons records with two tracks: -ridmix (feat. the blacksun)-, a 90 s-feeling house track that will kill the dancefloors of the nightclubs this summer and -bubblegum diskzhouse-, a perfect disco-sample bomb. on the other side, guim (one half of we like turtles) presents -walking in the rain-, a kerri chandler influenced track and -love & fascination-, which combines a romantic vibe with a punchy bass line. you better dance!

original rio beach boy marcos valle returns with a brazilian masterpiece. evoking his carioca sound - where expansive orchestral sweep meets beautiful melody and complex harmony - valle mixes perfect romantic bossa-pop with cinematic brass and strings. this new recording explores a six decade career that has swung between pop, bossa nova, delicate psychedelia, jazz, and funk. responsible for bossa classic >summer samba (so nice)< valle has collaborated with leon ware, sarah vaughan, & chicago, seen his track >ele e ela< sampled by jay z for blueprint 3, and his songs recorded by the likes of frank sinatra and bebel gilberto.

the first lady of watergate, la fleur, is back again with a massive three track ep titled make a move and, in true la fleur fashion, it bridges classic aesthetics with future concepts. by employing what is a uniquely la fleur palette of sound, she has created three distinctly individual cuts resulting in the perfect recipe for brilliant and undeniably body shaking dance floor burners. kicking things off is the title track make a move and it hits hard.

succeeding his profound and forward-thinking album >depth charged< which was revealed last february, terence fixmer returns with >depth charged remixed< featuring ostgut tons answer code request and uk’s underground techno hero steve bicknell. >elevation<, originally the final track of the album, emotional and reflective, is kicked up a notch by acrs patrick gräser by adding ponderous drum patterns making it perfect for the floor. conversely, steve bicknell takes on >unforeseen<. with its fast paced rolling bass it is now put into top gear shivering with feverish reverberations. to compliment each variation, included on the ep are fixmers own live versions that have energetically filled dance floors throughout his tour.

welcoming the fourth vinyl only instalment from farfromnormal features an excellent 3 track ep from the up and coming julian. after a long process julian has come up with 3 great original tracks which farfromnormal where happily to take on board and put together julian s very first vinyl release. this record grabs your attention from the start with track 1 resorave. resorave is a very psychedelic track with dark drums and beautiful slow atmospheres and a tripping vocal. track 2 grunge is much more on the groovy side to with fantastic production and pads that take you on a great journey. track 3 chorale is the title track and the one track to leave you on a high, with the heavy kicks and bass lines mixing between a tripping vocal and beautifully placed instruments, this is perfect for the peak hours.

the mysterious troy returns on dr with his second ep ever released. it seems like the perfect time for troys northbound ep, 4 very distinctive, cold, yet beautifully designed pieces, which perfectly underline the atmosphere this time of year.
on the a side, detail and evolution are the foundation of the lengthy *bh3*, which also futures a hard hitting remix by takaaki itoh from japan.
the b side features two more melodic cuts. *archer* stresses the journey into the cold, with its synth work nearing dissonance, while remaining in complex and admirable harmony. the title track *northbound* is a more straight forward loop, which builds up to something rather chilly and unheard before.

finale sessions is proud to bring you a fantastic release from berlin s youandme feat new jerseys brothers vibe and we are excited because of the combination of this release and we start with the original with its classic house appeal and the perfect vocals of brothers vibe it is one for the peak time dance floors and then we have the brothers vibe remix and it is an amazing piece with its tribal drums and its super deep vibe this one is stellar part of the record

we had no choice but to bring back our friend kiko navarro after the success of the new life ep released on local talk earlier this year. isao is kiko at his finest, a beautiful and hypnotic house track that has the perfect blend of afro and latin elements with a bouncy electronic edge. theres also a mighty fine remix coming from jose marquez. jose develops the vocal elements and brings in a whole orchestra of drums taking the track in a sweatier direction. kiko also delivers a koki dub where he continues on the same vibe and adds strings complimented by shakers and percussions throughout the track.

drumma records presents its second collaboration with romanian duo vinyl speed adjust (vsa). the ep titled the awakening shows us vsas intelligent approach to music, an ideal fit at drumma records where creatively effervescent music is embraced with open arms. the record has 4 tracks. the eponymous the awakening is a special trip between break rhythms, modern jazz and a dreamy perpetual arpeggio. it creates a great mood for artists who want to present something special during their set. a2 is the grind, a very strong and acid track with a powerful evolving bassline that creates perfect suspense. inspired by the 90s, its raw and its analogue, definitely a hot track. monoxide comes with a linear rhythmic pattern and a very deep sub-bass sound fused with trippy synth soundscapes, ideal to put in a mental note during a session. the release is topped off with an amazing remix by the great valentino kanzyani. hes brought his own approach to the grind. the remix is a track with very strong groove and an intelligent evolution that creates small sonic worlds at every turn. valentino knows how to masterfully work a constant crescendo where tension and rest is perfectly resolved and we can feel his approach to techno at its best.

for the its 11th release, mindtrip brings together 4 of the most challenging and interesting artists of the current techno scene, presenting two original tracks and two remixes. this record opens with ovadoca from the highly productive dutchman tripeo, also known as darko esser. ovadoca is a dark, meandering and trippy track which incorporates rich analogue sounds with a deep, rolling groove, perfect for parties which continue for days not hours. the second track introduces finnish dj and producer juho kusti to the mindtrip imprint with his brilliant interpretation of ovadoca.

the perfect soundtrack for a day in a nuclear restricted area on a beautiful atoll somewhere in the south pacific.

a perfect fusion between deep, soul and jazz elements for the first release of >fides<, the newcomer label growth from the fantasy of his founder z.i.p.p.o. 180g vinyl in anti static sleeve.

the mighty machinegewehr returns with the unforgiven, a four track 12 inch on electronic emergencies. rotterdam s booming disco noir producer is famous for his clean but haunting electronic beats with synth-laden dreamy harmonies. on the unforgiven, this results in two kicking club tracks with clear electro pop pep, an introspective and mesmerizing masterpiece and a perfect bittersweet pop song featuring the breezy and hazy vocals of frosty euro vixen gees voorhees.

keeping the concept of a tight knit family of artists, up next on sol asylum is the follow up ep for the dilated pupils titled introducing remi. this collective of likeminded artists from the netherlands return to the label with a solid four-track ep that shows their range and diversity as producers. moving full speed ahead we start off with “remi at 21.16” a track that instantly hypnotizes you on the dance floor with its echoing harmonic synths and a complex metallic snare pattern. the track is a slow burner that explodes when the dirty analog kick, swinging bassline, and filtered percussion melt into an atomic fusion. next we take it to the next level with “do” its underwater bubbling percussion, bleeping stabs and eerie synth take us to the far off corners of space with just enough acid to keep our heads down and grooving to the strobe light in a dark room. as we move into fall with “october times” a tightly woven groove and galloping kicks push us into more experimental territory with soaring vintage synths that create tension and finesse at the same time. finally we finishing things off with the esoteric vibes of “suque” this deep and dirty track channels the positive force from another realm, which is the perfect match for the inspiriting concept of sol asylum.