as claremont 56 speeds towards its’ ten-year anniversary, label founder paul murphy continues to champion little known producers and previously unheard artists.
over the past 12 months, the label has showcased material from rising talents such as bella figura, simon peter, paraiso and oma & amberflame. now, claremont 56 is adding another new name to the roster: statues.

new years deal - the next chapter in the creme organization ecplise series comes from cosmic garden with three original tracks and one remix from orgue electronique. little is known about cosmic garden other than he is from southern italy and has had two eps out in 2016, one on hotmix and one on cosmic rhythm. he heads out the blocks here with reptilian treant , six minutes of lo-fi deep house that is roomy and atmospheric. lazy synths bring soul and a gentle chatter of claps and hits helps drive it along. rare centaur is also way below the surface but is darker and more celestial, with turbulent bass, frantic claps and angelic chords glowing like a white light at the end of a tunnel. dutch house and electro don orgue electronique then remixes reptilian treant into something that is slick and serene, with metallic lines dancing above rubbery drums as big piano chords boucle up top. it is joyous and colourful and truly majestic before final track apocalyptic moose takes us back down into a mournful house vibe that echoes chicago with its roughhewn analogue textures and lovestruck chords.

new project from massimo vanoni in which his black streak with slow-down & nu-disco-funk features prevails. the tracks have strong groove rhythms, with intense, rather thick and ascent.loops. the contaminations collected by the club consoles seem to merge in the creation of unreleased songs which recall an interesting return to the old beat with dynamic rhythm.

baby whale doses a cross between classic chicago house and e2-e4 with a no-prisoners boogie bassline and piano chords glistering in from rimini. jv’s signature spaced-out production assures a head-turning dancefloor banger for the 4am crew. adam & eve is an intriguing mix of exotica and arthur russell. ‘the sound of matisse,’ says the label.

harvey sutherland’s latest 12” marks the inaugural release for clarity recordings, an imprint established by sutherland for modern australian records. the first new music from the melbourne producer since last year’s cuts for mcde, the double a-side priestess / bravado features his live trio bermuda at full tilt, with an ensemble of hand clapping friends. self-described “lounge room disco burners”, the record summons the groove experiments of patrick adams, bill laswell and arthur russell, while retaining harvey’s soulful tones and club-ready arrangements. priestess evolves slowly, a nine-minute mind dance that ultimately reaches a celestial state. sutherland’s piano lines bounce off drummer graeme pogson’s unwavering four-on-the-floor, while one-man string section tamil rogeon travels skyward. live standout bravado is played with determined precision, locking into a tough backbeat that only breaks once sutherland’s warbling lead solo approaches its resonant peak.

(2lp + download) this duo is cheerfully pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz, armed with only piano and drums. fans of nils frahm, radiohead and keith jarrett should be lining up already!

brianna price aka b.traits, launches her new record label venture, in.toto, with a self-produced two track single, still point/north shore. in.toto, to mean as a whole, altogether, unity, will focus not only on her own productions and releases, but also provide a platform for up and coming artists, and those producers already championed in her dj sets and hugely loved bbc radio 1 show, by way of new material and compilation albums. the label will be backed by bespoke events and club nights, enabling the artists and the sound of in.toto to reach far and wide. on the labels inaugural release, brianna sets the tone perfectly with still point. gnarly, rasping bass punctures the gentle piano riff and ethereal synth pads as this club ready track blossoms into life, the assured and driving drums never letting the energy drop for one second. on the flip side of the limited edition, purple 12inch vinyl release, north shore opens with warm idm pulses and tones, grandiose strings and vocal refrains create a huge sound that takes its unexpected breakbeat twist, reminiscent of british rave heroes orbital, whilst holding its own with its fresh and bright production.

hailing from the small town of stroud, south west england, marcel lune has been quickly building his reputation as one of the hottest new talents in the uk bass music scene. having discovered an 808 in his parents attic at a young age, it quickly became one his favourite toys and set him off on a musical voyage which is beginning to gather momentum. having already released a string of releases including a full album for studio rockers last year, this release with local talk is a new chapter in the ever growing marcel lune saga. this debut for local talk is nothing short of brilliance. an ep that sits somewhere between the early floating points days and local talk s very own crackazat jamming with harvey sutherland. from the opening track sketches marcel brings broken house rhythms, piano chords and dancing acid lines in a glorius way. the clever vocal arrangement on eat good takes no prisoners and on the flip crazy love , another vocal track, marcel slows things down a bit together with vocalist bluesz. the ep ends with soul music, upping the energy level slightly with its snappy, jazz-influenced beats and dancing synth lines. a beautiful and fitting addition to the ever expanding local talk catalogue.

following their album save! aka colder & mutado pintado are back on dlm, with another deadly attack! kamikaze style. we ve been waiting a longtime for an i:cube remix. we ve been fans and friends since his debut and we love that he strayed from his more technoey recent work, as great as it is. this is full on psychedelia, almost rock in its approach. a trip, not a track. russia s great hope (not ivan drago), lipelis, hot on the wheels of his macdonald flack and the ack-ack pack pack remix delivers two radicals/tangents. police & robbers. they fly high, both in their own manner. rainy monday is dubbed out in space with that jungle screw feel. slowed down breaks that are all the rage with the yoof, apparently but lipelis takes it to another level. last floor his version of darkness in the middle is a trickster, you d think almost ambient kraut before you end up on an italo-piano-expansives beach.

fans of tramp records may remember the band the bionic i. their song disco claus was featured on the third volume of santa s funk & soul christmas party. actually, the city news are none else than the bionic i! eric dunbar, member of both outfits, got introduced to the piano at age 5. in 1969 he started playing music with the city news band, a new orleans rhythm & blues band. bustin up is the side unless you like the kung-fu craze inspired chan the man that was around in 1975.

london based balearic-disco feelings expand their horizons with the birth of their new label feelings worldwide. following in the blueprint of their much loved parties, the label will see releases from some of the pioneers of the dance music paired alongside exciting new artists who ring true with the blueprint those pioneers created. for the first release feelings have enlisted iranian born, london-based producer kasra v, delivering an incredible slice of middle-eastern inspired house. on the a side is the early 90s inspired fantasy, a dance floor thumper with a tribal house feel you could imagine rolling out the speakers at a dreamscape party, followed by the dreamy pris providing a contrasting sunrise vibe to the prior track. on the flip is myth a steady piano-led builder inspired and written in the style of southern iranian tribal music, followed by a remix of the same track from legendary nyc producer cozmo d under his dream 2 science alias bringing a straighter dancefloor ready versioin with the heavy deep house flavours his d2s project is lauded for.

ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the shimmy sham sham sessions. when people talk about summertime vibes its most often associated with the obvious: good weather, sweet drinks, waterside locales, and a much-needed departure from the daily grinds of work, school, and off-season doldrums. one thing most tend to overlook however are the smells. it’s the smell of the summer season that really infects the spirit being attacked by the olfactory seducing aromas of suntan lotions, watermelon, ck one summer spray overuse, piña colada mixes, bbq grill emanations, and perhaps most importantly of all, sweat. dripping, oozing, sticky buckets of lovely sweat everywhere. whether that is happening poolside, in the bedroom, or, as the case clearly is with this ridiculous three-tracker of party bombs, on the dance floor. the whole wide world of disc jockeys now have access from everything to dont stop the music a slick power wash of classic french disco, to a rollicking jazz piano-led jam by an operator hereby known as professor twirl-hair. in the heat of the night, let those sweaty numbers melt your worries. no top hat and gator shoes required, just shake that ass!

gloria glorinha – quirky, upbeat mpb-funk with soaring vocals, jb esque stabs, horns and bubbling piano. originally released as part of a 4-track 7” ep on odeon from 1970.

after 15 years of recording music albert van abbe releases his debut album on self-titled label vanabbe. 9 signature deep & dry minimalist techno trips using small prepared piano fragments. you wake up on a gold-embroidered divan in the middle of a desert with nothing but a worn canvas stretched between two lonely palm trees to shield you from the blazing sun.

what’s on help008? mainly music from the arhus-boy dj sports. it’s sort of a debut, but sports has released a bunch of tracks on regelbau and help over the past years, solo + with his groups maizena, sportscentral and lester. this young sensible producer initiates the release with the breaky hidden spheres that has a cool piano. next another leftwing original from sports. this one, with it’s flute, breakbeat, confident synth chords and beautiful minor nature is a favourite of mr. sports parents. this one is our favorite, his parents. if we haven’t lost you so far, the flipside contains a timeman dance version with more danceability, hook and playing time than the original version of the bridge that was released on the tape sportscentral. last but not least you get an alternative version of that get-in-touch-with-your-inner-passion/synthesizer-melody-rythmical-ambient-track mindless turns, that also originally appeared on the aforementioned tape. we hope you ll like our new record, that, if on repeat, might provide you hours and hours of by-yourself enjoyment.

royal athlete records are back with another set of party bombs, lovingly curated to achieve maximum perspiration. heading up side a is dreamers by uk s chaconne. a certified disco-piano-banger, recalling 80s nyc hedonism and emotion. (the real) kent clark, who so far has only one release on bordello s riviera disco series follows up with an electro-boogie dub workout entitled make it right . our man in holland: aux tha masterfader, takes us back to the old-school with the linndrum breakdance beast, let s dance to the beat ... he commands, we obey. closing up is dilemma, who recalls the memory of the early days of belgium s debauched nightlife with searing leads and low-motion grooves in bocca nights .

original remastert und auf 180 gramm vinyl gepresst.

there’s much to be said for chance meetings. vitruvians – in their words, “a meeting of minds, cultures, styles and experiences, powered by music, and designed by faith” – owe their very existence to once such random encounter.
in the summer of 2014, producers frankie valentine and thomas “t-ash” sciurpa bumped into each other in a london shoe shop. over a fine selection of brogues and loafers, the conversation drifted onto music. the duo quickly realized they had much in common, and a plan began to form: they would get together and make music as vitruvians, using the alias as a vehicle for their collaborative work.

the 2 label honchos dj trebluf & dj beusta return here with the 4th release of hard beach entertainment - piano grooves, disco samples and ghetto dr660 & 909 drums to dance all night.

after releasing one of lobster theremin’s biggest eps in the shape of “rules”, we’re please to finally see panthera krause back in the lobster den with a trippy, head-spinning white label of lucid house and acid.
drawing from a spectrum of electronic-island tropes blended with early 90’s rave, krause develops the chunky mpc-led sound of that first ep by adding layers of shimmer synth work, clanging piano samples, intergalactic acid processing and proper brain-churning drones from beyond the purple sea.

following the excellently received dilation lp on film, the duo return to the berlin based imprint for a remix package featuring faltydl, grand optimist, djrum & portable sunsets. erol sarp & lukas vogels ingenious use of the grand piano has won them many plaudits over the years. working solely with the sounds of the grand piano and a set of 20 self-built hammers hitting the piano on different parts - filtered & warped in an extraordinary fashion, the pair craft dense, rousing music - kept fresh & current with nods to idm, ambient & techno. as such, the original recordings are fertile ground for remix opportunities, and the film label call on a whos who of left-field electronica to reimagine the work. nyc native faltydl takes on newtons cradle, flipping the original and turning in a stepping, psychedelic slice of half time proto-footwork while both phillip otterbach, operating under his grand optimist alias, and 2nd drops djrum offer tripping, ambient reinterpretations. 1080p s portable sunsets reimagines key lp cut neon as fuzzy beach house jam, reseting the original & eeking out a wholly different energy with driven drum machine hits & a soothing vox line.

very first production of milan/ny house record label. gangsta rhythms and powerful bassline with our friend hector moralez in his tune -the cheetah club-. softer piano melodies and flangered ambience for the trippy -blueberry hills-. isgud label boss, tato taking the ep to another level with 2 amazing remixes! state of art master by -optimum mastering-. final verdict: it soul good!

surely one of the finest calibre remixes. sublime from start to finish, jaheim’s soulful vocals are weave around calibre’s deft d&b beats. the bass line drop is so sweet and the piano line ties this together beautifully. 14 years old and sounding better than ever, fall in love with both jaheim and calibre all over again.

the 5x grammy winning debut album from alicia keys, originally released in 2001, now back on 180 gram double vinyl.

after “theory of strings (part1)” ennio colaci and fabio della torre present the second part! the first track of a-side is the one who gives the title to the whole project, - theory of strings-, a dubby groover with a funky and psychedelic feel in the vein of a more coloured and dirtier studio 1 or soundhack. the -feeling good vibe- keeps going relaxed and chill with the smart up and down mood of the track -forty degrees- while on b side minimono get drier, minimalistic and more mysterious with the subtle after-hour jam of rewind. this strong effort by fabio and ennio ends trough the cinematic atmosphere and the romantic piano notes of the gentle but raw closing act -still mine-. mind the strings!

under the banner elusive of pbr streetgangs lost property these found items are rumoured to be the work of bonar bradberry from his secret vault of special edits, rare works and oddities. this volume appears to contain versions of : quartz - beyond the clouds sylvester i need you jon carpenter - escape from new york tony sherman - ello vee ee a little bird also told us that broken walls features bass & guitar by fernando and piano and keys by ron basejam limited run, individually hand stamped for your collecting pleasure.

aus music follow up a string of records from fresh signees paul woolford, tom trago and recloose with the return of a long term friend and label favourite marquis hawkes. hot on the heels of his recent lp social housing - the berlin based artist lines up doornroosje, a tight a two-tracker that remains consistent with his output on aus: dancefloor-focused jams suffused with simplicity and soul. discopuss kicks things off with a potent combination of samples and hardware as sassy funk samples are propelled by tough crunching drums. the title track then follows up with piano stabs and busy, percolating synth lines driven at a pacy rate to rapturous effect rounding off another solid addition to aus musics catalogue.

re:works is the result of a groundbreaking project that sees the rich catalogue of decca classics being opened to some of the worlds foremost electronic producers, seeking to further establish the common ground between the historic and modern day aspects of musical composition. ranging from the experimental to the more recognisable 4/4 structures of house and techno, re:works elicits the full range of emotion – from the heartbreaking to the ecstatic. francesco tristano takes on one of the most recogniseable piano riffs of all time with his remix of ‘merry christmas mr. laurence, which, after a brief introduction of that seminal loop, descends into deep, dubby house cut punctuated by shimmering keys. patrice baumels remix is an intense techno workout that is in many ways the antithesis of his definitive roar: a non-stop pummeling via clattering percussion and a heavy, pulsing bassline. completing the package, grammy-nominated studio legend martin buttrich delivers a melancholy, minimalistic techno take on saties gnossienne no.4

konzept des werkes ist es klassische erasure-songs neu als country- oder akustik-versionen einzuspielen, diese lieder damit komplett aus ihrem elektro-pop-korsett zu lösen. damit werden die songs auf ihre essenz reduziert, das songwriting rückt in das zentrum der wahrnehmung. erasure-juwelen wie boy und piano song in versionen mit akustik- oder steel-pedal-gitarre zu hören, ist jedenfalls ein großes vergnügen.

„after impressing with releases like high times and the hustle ep, young berlin talent vincent vedat returns with what might be his best release to date. mixing equal parts sleaze and sensuality, the porn-themed 69 packs in six delicious dalliances into one tidy package. the title track kicks off in heady fashion, heavy on the atmospheric layers, trademark vedat replayed samples and throbbing kick drums. moody porn goes for that heavily swung, wonky / woozy house sound. gmym gets more energetic with infectious percussion, rough tape sounds and soulful vocal cuts. unisex channels classic us garage swing and bump in a wonderfully deep way with gorgeous chords and no need for a bassline. dreamy porn steps things up a notch again with hazy vocal samples, detuned bass warbles and sweet synths. sweet agony pits heavily distorted electric piano chords against a dulcet vocal refrain, a truly beautiful juxtaposition.“

having bared his ego back in may 2015 and then more of his skills on a contribution to the robsoul edits collection earlier this year, long time label buddy joss moog returns with a fresh selection of beats on ’triple loop’. belying its name, we’re treated to four new sure shots from moog who, reknowned in the art of sculpting perfect party jams, has delivered once again. the stripped and simple vocal loop of the title track opens the ep, followed by the warm, buzzing bass and smooth jazzy keys of ‘etincelles’. on the flip the frenchman funks things up and breaks out the snares. disco stabs, vocal drops and rasping hats are all woven together to emphasise the classic groove. these are the breaks… amen. back on the 4x4 to close and josh lets the piano lead the dance on the smooth and soulful finalé of his latest robsoul treat.

belgian duo raw district return to the crosstown rebels label with addicted, teaming up with the formidable aquarius heaven again for the label, this time remixed by the infamous doc martin and keinemusiks rampa. an ex reggae dancehall and hip hop singer aquarius heaven brings the colors of the caribbean to addicted. raw districts flamboyant percussions grinds the beats into a track that stretches the limitations of electronic music. rampas remix illustrates the breadth of his studio skills, as founder of a production company teile, he builds soaring synths and strumming piano to elevate the emotional aspect to addicted equipping it for the early hours of the night. doc martin has earned the respect of many over his extensive career for his timeless style that bridge many genres. his remix is a driving, dub-tastic, tribal take on the original that has been going down a storm!

circus recordings boss yousef teams up with renowned new york producer harry romero on jamie jones hottrax featuring a remix from 8 sided dice founder alan fitzpatrick. liverpools yousef has cemented a solid reputation as a reputable dj-producer whos released on cocoon, desolat, bpitch control and defected, remixed the likes of chaka khan, sven vath, moby, four tet and carl cox, and is also the brain behind distinguished events brand and record label circus. meanwhile, harry romero has been a force within house music for over two decades, with appearances on ovum recordings, subliminal and suara, whilst alan fitzpatrick has done recent remixes for prime numbers, hot flush and hypercolour when not releasing regularly on drumcode, cocoon and duskys 17 steps. arriving on hottrax, the artists join a roster spanning patrick topping, waff, mat.joe and jamie jones himself. a purring bassline drives im behind you forward whilst intricate percussion joins echoing notes to generate a low-slung groove. recent fabric mix series inductee alan fitzpatricks remix then ups the tempo by utilising heady piano melodies and piercing stabs before yousef concludes the package with a crunchy solo outing titled tightrope that boasts energetic drums and stuttering vocal snippets

ethimms second ep when in dark delivers the groups signature tension music with moods oscillating between suicidal heartbreak and conciliatory optimism. in the opening track why (a cover of the rhythm and sound classic), producer elisabeth thimm sets the stage for guest singer veronique to mourn love s loss, while brian gimmel s improvised piano licks hold strong agains the songs relentless bassline. the follow-up track late features lexx s dreamy lyrics gracing a subtle dance foor tune for spaced-out souls. the b side opens with ethimms love for dub. next is a freaked-out meditation on what has been and will be, while the fnal track done slowly creeps towards its peak, refecting on dark days where light may have not been much in sight, but going forward sees optimism, increased resolution, and drive.

infiné präsentiert einen bezaubernden release zwischen moderner klassik und spooky electronica. der mexikanische ambient-pionier fernando corona aka murcof und die mehrfach ausgezeichnete französische pianistin vanessa wagner zelebrieren ihre gemeinsame liebe zum minimalismus. auf dem album statea interpretieren die beiden ausnahmekünstler werke von arvo pärt, philip glass, john cage, ligeti, erik satie und aphex twin und eröffnen so eine neue perspektive auf die werke

lithe clarinet dances around tranquil piano, relaxed guitar decorates velvet synth textures and unhurried percussion makes an occasional appearance, as if to remind us that times still passing. growing beards more like, proper deep one. tip!

he small town boys are back again with an ep full of lovely music straining your feet. synths ran hot, beer cooled down, old school became new school surrounded by tons of deep atmospheres. they put it all together on these four tracks taking you on a journey from the heart of the town around the world. get on your feet!

channeling the energy echoing off dancefloors along his path, reinier zonneveld has been on a steady slope rolling out dance igniting productions while touring an intricate live set. megacity servant, the artist’s third studio effort, stands as a coherent 16-piece techno outfit tinged with experimental tones while playfully deconstructing classic acid and disco fragments. coming from a classical music background, reiniers style of production ranges from cavernous powertracks to more concise trips subdued with melancholic piano-stemmed soundscapes, rounding up to a signature sound that is evident as it is enveloping. techno mainstay vocalist cari golden makes a notable appearance on things we might have said. having previously teamed up with sonorous names like pan pot, fur coat & coyu, goldens stellar vocals and skillful lyrics shine paired with zonneveld’s production prowess. the production-vox chemistry is instant, as the track mesmerizes from the get go. seizing attention for the full length of the track, the entire arrangement seduces the listener, making for a clamorous earworm. eht unveils a heavy-hitting resolution, as the artist layers on hefty polarizing synths. the cut boasts a powerful arrangement that is unsettling and playful at the same time, diving into dark techno realms. megacity servant makes use of the classic roland sh-101s ability to emit a nearly tridimensional sound ray, unfolding newer details with each listen. the relentless melody, padded with grave synth arrays, establishes a melancholic mood, gradually depicting the auditive struggle of its title-named character.

chicago basement trax returns with an homage to the king of the raw himself ron hardy. those that experienced ron hardy first hand will tell you there was a vibe like no other. a minimal space with strobe lights and a bangin system. if you put your hands on an eq or isolator as a dj thank ron as being an innovator of this creative style of frequency manipulation. not only did ron drop the bass, he dropped whole songs to expose the beautiful crispy hi hats, vocals and then romanced you with the piano before slapping your whole body with the beat. this ep does its job to take you there, just close your eyes and blast off!

from a live broadcast recorded at rock in rio 2, maracana stadium, rio de janeiro, brazil, 18th january 1991

desolat label boss loco dice is back with what is sure to be a massive autumn package: he has remixed the seminal dance track ‘go’ by the legendary moby, twice, and has made it all his own in the process. moby needs little introduction: the american dance producer and live performer’s albums are classics of the genre that are celebrated far and wide. they have been used on thousands of adverts, have given rise to hit singles all over the world and have made him one of the most celebrated electronic music stars of our time. his ‘go’ track was what started it all for him back in the 90’s, and was a bona fide club classic of the day. it still resonates today and always gets crowds going. now it has been remixed twice by loco dice, who has added his own stamp to it in distinctive fashion. his first excellent version is eight minutes of chunky and tribal drums, with rubber kicks, clipped horn stabs and big hits all building the pressure. those most famous vocal cries really finish it off in style, and ensure that dance floors will go wild whenever it is dropped, as do wonky synths and big piano chords at the breakdown. the second version is more emotive, with big sweeping strings smeared in the background to help make it all the more dramatic, teary eyed and impactful on the floor. this one is for the peak time in any set and is sure to make the most memorable moment of any night. both remixes here pack a real punch, and whilst remaining true to the original, they both sound just like you would expect from modern dance heavyweight loco dice.

nice price deal !!! this ep starts off with a track by bla bla labelboss daniel sanchez feat. cardace & perazini called snor. this is a peaktime monster track without any compromises! has all the ingredients to blow you away! right from the start you feel this groove we all love so much building up till the kick drops and then its dance till you drop! some nice breaks with lot of atmosphere , superb vocal stab and nice percussion lines all work together to make this track the bomb. this will raise those hands in pure pleasure second track is done by juan sanchez and he did a great job in creating something special for sensation! lovely vocal and killer beats here. and when that piano loop kicks in it really takes it to the next level with a rocking break that will truly get to your inner senses!

maria an organic piano-laden house track with a moody, ominous, misleading filtered start which flourishes into a feel-good house track with compelling whispering vocals and layered chords. got the taste zones in on the relentless groove with breathless vocal stabs and unforgiving deepness which conforms to a simplistic affable approach. rounding up the ep is maria remixed by berlin based producer beaner the la mission label head serves up a trippy off kilter-creation with a clever contrast to the original.

desdemona from herck consists of 3 original tracks, all of which are breathtakingly beautiful musical masterpieces. organic textures, amazing percussion, piano cuts, subtle fx hits and groovy drums. big on any dancefloor.

the neustadtmusik brother-duo dietrich & strolch present their new release nipl & tipl” - a fresh, bold and dreamy package straight for the dance floor. nipl” starts with a thick bassline and mutates into a real peak time gem. its slowly screwing acid elements drive it to the maximum with pure excitement until the last kick. -tipl” builds a mystical, musical landscape, where rolling bass, driving drums and a melancholic piano meet with delicate percussion resulting in a quality afterhour vibed track. dutch artist lilith (art of dark, memoria recordings) unites both tracks elegantly creating a fresh remix -nipltipltriple- and adds the subtle essence of a shot breakbeat making it a killer tune.

the sixth release from hong kong/tokyo label palms & charms sees the return of barnaby bruce, and starts with a tale of daring escape. hearing the approach of a loping synth, the protagonist checks the window: mysterious people are gathering outside his house! as a somewhat gallic groove emerges, he and his girlfriend are in his car and heading south, driven on by the swing of the percussion. will he find his deliverance on the continent? next up, ruf dug steps in with a spacious electronic reggae-esque remix, leading up to a killer piano line which pushes the groove straight onto the autoroute. ces t magnifique. on the b-side, our erstwhile fugitive and partner awake by the side of a country road in southern france. a baguette, a bottle of wine and the sound of chattering insects. oh, for the cicadas! as they head ever further south, they begin to reflect on what other worlds await them at journey s end. on the car radio a band plays a curious but driving blend of disco and percussion, with a distinctly house-influenced melody. cette musique les deplace. was it all just a crazy dream? grab your suitcase, head to the coast and pick up a copy of this limited edition record to find out...

holger bundles have become a late summer tradition and sort of a showcase of where the label has been heading lately: bundle #3 features the three artist eps holger has released in the last 12 months.

played by neuman (maddisco edits), maciek sienkiewicz
after his last year debut on fasrat das komplex is on fire - after eps for young adults and pets recordings here he is again with a brand new 12- showing his versatility and ability to seamlessly blend multiple genres. all tracks on -pudding- show clearly his dub and reggae influences applied to a light as a feather deep house rhythm frame, subtly infused with cosmic stylings and some synthpop nostalgia. at the same time, solid grooves carry das komplex trademark melodic hooks - resulting in proper heads music that would work perfectly on any dancefloor - and any radio alike. -pudding- sounds like a perfect teaser for polish producer s debut artist album - due later this year on fasrat.

daniele baldelli producer now has nothing to envy about daniele baldelli the dj. this is demonstrated by the authoritativeness of the first two 12”s of six in the series -cosmic temple” on the mondo groove label. what first strikes the eye are the covers, with fluorescent colors, which will form a patchwork created by aldo drudi (the designer of valentino rossi), a large mosaic that interprets garish aesthetics/logoa cosmic. but immediately after the music takes the stage: 3 tracks in -chapter 1- and 3 tracks in -chapter 2-, are able to tell the true mood of the imaginary baldelli’s sound and take them to a land of wonders. chapter 1: numbers like thyratron, with ricky burattini (justofunk) on piano, playing a utopian fusion as if peter daou was weaned at cosmic in lazise (italy) instead of the paradise garage in new york, or inner light, francesca amati with the voice, which is pure 2015 electro-pop, and the rhythmic bass on diffrazione.