psyche are a canadian dark synth pop act centered around singer darrin huss, who has made his homebase in germany. since their debut album >insomnia theatre< in the early 80s, psyche have continued to record, and perform globally nearly 30 years to date. their indie electro-pop hits such as >unveiling the secret<, >prisoner to desire<, >sanctuary<, >gods and monsters<, and >15 minutes< are enjoyed throughout the world. psyches version of >goodbye horses<, originally made famous by q lazzarus (as heard in that pivotal buffalo bill moment in the movie >silence of the lambs<) has maintained and continued their renown as it has been played, and performed throughout europe, and as far away as mexico, south africa, and australia. optimo offers a re-aquaintance with not only the exclusive re-workings of two favorite club songs >goodbye horses< and >prisoner to desire>, but also with two of psyches pioneering instrumental tracks that inspired djs and electronic fans alike.

das erstlingswerk von ben howard, einem der besten acts auf dem haldern pop 2011.

nice price deal !!! kraków loves adana führen ein >interview< mit sich selbst. deniz cicek und robert heitmann hörten in sich hinein. die ergebnisse dieser reflexion wurden zu einer der ambitioniertesten und abstrakt stimmungsvollsten pop-platten der letzten jahre.
inklusive code für freien download des gesamten albums.

first only available via decks.de !!
after their first track wonder on compilation french electronic underground (neopren 2011), theremynt duet is pursuing his pop synth quest with a new ep silenzio, also part of their forthcoming album space control due to come out on record label neopren next spring.

the song was produced by guy-manuel de homem-christo of daft punk and mixed by sebastian. the remix of this song, by a mysterious dustin n’guyen, is an outstanding pop song that everyone can enjoy.

hailing from greeces capital, the duo keep shelly in athens have been the toast of the blog world for a while now, and their first ep for planet mu is in keeping with a consistent level of odd synth-pop that the label has released this year from tropics to vezelay, heterotic to solar bears.

this latest release on well roundeds housing project imprint is somewhat of a departure. we came across this vocal track with a difference and were compelled to share it with your ears. videodrome are a brighton-based production duo who with have created something that seems at once very familiar but also strikingly different. the highly distinctive almost demonic vocal delivery of derek meins is here in all its lascivious glory riding a top a bold as brass synth-pop / retro-house hybrid with pure pop appeal. oh yes. donga & blake take the track into trademark deeper territory on the remix. support from martyn, mary anne hobbs, francesco farfa, dj ma1, benji b, hackman, xxxy & more.

if you are in to dreamy piano sounds and poppy vocal cuts this is one to check out. beautiful drifting melodies combined with 90s pop like vocals and rolling beats. the singers on this release know how to catch your attention. especially the track on the flip >put me down< has potential to become a true radio anthem.

disco connoisseur and edit maestro ray mang is back with a killer release for the disco deviance imprint. lock & pop is a heavy slice of body popping, good times boogie that is guaranteed to get the party started. while on the flipside, viva las vegas is a hands-in-the-air style disco bomb that will drive the dance floor crazy. lovingly edited and re-mastered for 100% disco action. enjoy the music!

from the public dance hall to the disco, from the smooch to the shake, fromthe orchestra to the deejay. daniele baldelli remains one of the first italiandeejays, who started his illustrious career back in the 60s and became one ofitalo discos kings of the dancefloor throughout the 70s and 80s. >cosmic disco? cosmic rock!< celebrates a turntable odyssey from a man who lived andbreathed italian disco, american rnb and synth pop and pioneered the soundwhich, with retro chic hindsight, has influenced everyone from i-f, hell, felix, miss kittin & the hacker, marco passarani, tiga, trevor jackson, lindstrom, bochum welt and dopplereffekt amongst many more djs and producerswho have mined the golden age of synth pop for inspiration. featuring rare andhard to find tracks from fra lippo lippi, positive noise, the romantics, labionda, ray parker jnr., thompson twins, martha and the muffins and richard bone, >cosmic disco? cosmic rock!< takes on a dancefloor mission to the shoresof lake garda where from 1979 – 1984 cosmic was the place to be and danielebaldelli was the disco king at its epicentre.

die neue pop-sensation lana del rey mit ihrem neuen album >born to die< - inklusive der ballade >video games<

limited edition heavyweight 180g 12 inch vinyl.
once again, another heavy release from the french upcoming label clekclekboom recordings. this one is a pop/club influenced 2 tracks produced by ministre x, the franco-brazilian deejay and co-founder of the label. a very sensual femalish ep with two lovely guest singers: sana and romy. the first track >calling me< featuring the fresh and lovely sana is full of delicate and suave soul vibes mixed up with sophisticated club beat. the second track >just to please ya< featuring mademoiselle romy, takes us to a darker side of emotions, with subtle vocals and down tempo instrumental full of slow and heavy sub-bass. this 2 track ep will take you to the sensitive side of this eclectic label. grab it asap!

the legendary act terranova return with an explosive new album, bridging modern pop and classic house like never before !

after some time spent entertaining from distant lands, the circus company brings it all back home with a release purposefully written to pay tribute to the breeding ground for their unique strain of house music, paris. seuil stands proud as one of her most cherished creations, a man ever evolving as an artist from the structure and function of minimalist dancefloor music through to the esoteric expression and ambience of jazz, channelling that same swinging spirit that has characterised much of the work on circus company. the release of his -chamaeleonidae- album proved to the world that there was a strange musical spirit in seuil that manifested itself in live drums and languid keys, character traits you could associate with his fellow parisians dop. the collaborations between them have been many in recent years, and once again they come together to both complement and test each others styles in a surprising vision of what pop music could sound like if crafted with soul and imagination. the beats stay tight and steady throughout the three tracks that make up -fluctuat nec mergitur-, driving a foggy brew of strings, synths and drones into a commanding groove. meanwhile the composition gently rises and falls on waves of melody, as particular harmonies swell in to carry you away to a very blue kind of euphoria. such drama and passion captures the essence of both seuil and his beloved city in one heady brew of dancefloor excellence.

kyoka - first solo female on the raster-noton roster works as a musician / composer in berlin and tokyo. she has been releasing music since 2008 and is known for her chaotic, direct approach and heavy-rough sound resulting in a broken pop-beat with experimental yet danceable rhythms. ish means around, like or about and reflects her way to be clear by being vague - brightness wrapped in a blanket of obscurity and abstractness. the ep was produced by longtime friend frank bretschneider, a remix was delivered by atomtm to tune the first track hadue for the dancefloor. ryuichi sakamoto underlines the exceptional talent of kyoka: >panic! it sounds like a toy box turned up side down. how can she make such pretty & chaotic sounds!? i love it!<

achterbahn d amour is courtesy of edit piafra & iron curtis. rooted in nu&#776,,,,rnberg, city of love. jx2 is another slammer, guided by lush pads and some quirky acidish bassline that cuts from your left brain to your right brain and then straight to the next dancefloor. there is no escape, dont even try! the other side of the platter has more to offer: the middle of is a high standard dj tool with heart. repetitive loops all over and no end in sight. but(t)! exactly the right amount of dirt to keep you movin and shakin that hips. oh, we have to admit, no rnb samples were used at all. sorry guys! if youre into pop music with a certain love for jackin house music, youll probably go for into the wilde. this song was recorded just before a mad club gig in berlin and you know what to expect: pitcheddown and pitched-up vocals, a live bass and drum machine workouts galore. frank says: these guys are hot as hades. early plays by gilbr (chateau flight), axel boman, basic soul unit, hunee, san soda, roberto rodriguez, red rack em, sasse, ethyl, patlac, matthias vogt (motorcitysoul), francis inferno orchestra, snuff crew & foffie.

next up on nang we-re honoured to introduce -2am- the new ep by sheffield scenester producers hiem along with another of the cities finest fellows- phil oakey of the human league. the original track is a synth pop powerhouse about those twilight club nights that you never wanted to end- complete with a epic guitar solo- computer blips and glistening synth rushes. oakey is as accomplished as ever- bringing his signature tones to full effect and it-s nothing short of sensational. to accompany- we-ve enlisted the skills of four producers to give us some cracking remixes. fernando and toomy disco are first up- and they ramp up the tempo and vibe for a loose -n- live rework that-s perfect for the dance floor. hiem themselves give it a go with his -1984 rework- bringing 80-s power drums- van halen solos and some atmospheric subtleties to the table. nang-s italian uber-cool-cat brioski steps up next giving us the italian angle with a brilliant walking bassline and luscious wide mix. the heels of love bring us frivolous percussion and stomping disco beats layered between emosh pads and slick keys. ace. to finish- our good friends free school take things down a notch for a beautiful leftfield excursion that only they could pull off.

despite the doors being closed on dissident in 2009, former boss andy blake has been anything but quiet, with his world unknown imprint bringing the acid and ebm sounds of his night of the same name to the world. now hes started another label, in plain sight, which looks set to bring more esoteric house sounds to our ears, with the first release coming from the hitherto unknown youngtee. the first track, >dr chocolate< fuses the kind of oddball low-slung sounds and spoken-word samples that in flagranti have been masters of for years, with jazzy keys and 808 cowbells which hint at a subtle chicago influence. the classic house influence continues of >perfect model<, which combines misty chords with an 80s pop groove, falsetto vocal sample and synth jam solo which comes across as alternate universe michael jackson track. as youd expect from a label curated by blake, its house music, but not quite as you know it.

jay shepheards retrofit imprint reaches its seventh release with this fine ep of old school sounds with an undeniably modern feel. >hefty done me right< begins proceedings with a house-disco hybrid sporting a particularly meaty analogue bassline, 80s electro vocal samples and shimmering pop synths, while >the electric model< marries a distinctly kraftwerk-esque motorik vibe with balearic disco sweeps and horns. on the flip, >one night in puzon< opens with a tense rising string line, broken with a crystalline piano mosaic and deep squelching bass. finally, tw closes proceedings with his own dub take on >hefty done me right<, amping up the electro feel of the original with an mpc cut-up style reworking filled with heavy vocal samples and rolling piano stabs, transplanting the original from its italian roots to 80s harlem.

after i heard enol s beautiful track white mango on initial cut, i felt the need to reach out. i had a long and friendly conversation with matthieu (enola) about our musical background and agreed on the fact that we both have a weakness for pop music and early detroit techno, and quickly came to the conclusion that something with a little pop would be perfect for the label. enola came to us with >slow motion< featuring the vocals of will caulfield. its something different for enola, and something different for us, deep techno pop, perfect for 5am! enola is the new project of french dj matthieu monnin, who used to be part of the techno outfit noirdegout. matthieu now works on his own, finding his niche in melodious techno, taking inspiration from the sounds of the nineties. he has done work with the likes of rodriguez jr, anoraak, and arno gonzalez, and now he joins correspondant with >slow motion<. on the flip side, nhar, the other half of correspondant turns the darkness into light with for me, his best remix to date. if the original is for 5am, nhars remix is for 5pm, when the sun still shines and its warmth still remains.

space ranger is back on patrol. moving house and a peaktime affair plus a couple of remixes coming from moscow and barcelona. this is a hell of a 12 inch! another set of remixes (the last one) off of their stunning debut album >what about the magnetic fields?<. this time its moscovians lipelis & simple symmetry from the super hip pompeya who team up for an el debarge-style cosmic funk-pop affair, while barcelona resident barbena takes things the deep-house way. you also get the original and house monster >music< in the package. it doesnt get much better than this.

sonic underground compiles remixes by the ccc family of up-and-coming indie artists – four floor-ready, mutant hybrids of rock, pop, disco and deep house. belgian firebrand mugwumps rework of cccs own acid snow transforms the acid/no-wave original into a disco-house monster thats earned accolades from the likes of ewan pearson and magda. ivan smagghe calls the remix a no-nonsense record. while some look for experimental arty-ness, some for the big hit, all of this pretending to be underground, mugwump pull out of their sleeves what is properly hard to achieve, a cool big track.in a similar way, the rest of sonic underground explores new combinations of arty edginess and mass appeal. mack winston & the reflections see their swaggering glam-rock transformed by ccc into a deep back-room sex jam thats getting support from the wolf + lamb crew and is featured on soul claps compilation cd for mixmag in february. the flipside highlights remixes by cccs own night plane: with its atmospheric guitar and emo vocals, his take on presssures sounds like if the cure ever showed up on crosstown rebels, and his re-design of fellow new yorker baby alpaca is a dreamy k-hole lullaby, with blissed-out melodies that make it an after-hours snuggle classic.

er ist der meister der melancholie und einer der größten songwriter, die die pop- und folkgeschichte jemals hervorgebracht hat. jetzt veröffentlicht leonard cohen sein erstes studioalbum seit acht jahren: >old ideas< beinhaltet zehn brandneue songs, die cohen im vergangenen jahr mit den produzenten patrick leonard, anjani thomas, ed sanders und dino soldo aufgenommen hat. die abgrundtiefe stimme des 77-jährigen wird dabei von prominenten background-sängerinnen wie dana glover, sharon robinson, den webb sisters und jennifer warnes unterstützt. das coverdesign und alle zeichnungen im booklet stammen von cohen selbst.
pressung auf hochwertigem 180 gramm vinyl, inklusive cd-version des albums.

zopelar is one of our dearest local prodigies. hailing from a small-town at the heart of brasil and devoting his life to music from an early age, his love for this artform grew stronger as he explored the myriad layers that sedimented into today s pop. further developments led him to a classical training in the craft and the result is a burgeoning trajectory to which this ep is a crucial moment. one marked by the inflection on his approach, until then heavily influenced synth pop and post punk to the epiphany that followed his discovery of electronic dance music. a discovery that is translated to perfection, both conceptually and emotionally, by the title track of this ep, >falling in love<.

another city now is the debut ep from ango aka andrew gordon macpherson, the next fresh voice hailing from montreal, canada on the luckyme label. a frequent collaborator with jacques greene, lunice & nycs azealia banks, now is the time for ango to step out alone. over this 6 track narrative - written on the road whilst touring in january 2011 – one hears late 80s pop, early 90s house and contemporary rnb arise in equal measure. every bit the writer as he is the producer, this record is a lyrically polarised selection of girl songs expressing the giddy way up and the painful way back down. but theres something defiantly warm in angos music that serves as a refreshing antidote to 2011s endlessly morose electronic music. where polysynths and hi hats spring above plates of live processed vocals, chopped samples are harmonised upon, punctuated with thumping drums. another city now is a balanced record: upbeat and deep, vintage and yet totally modern, as heart aching as it is uplifting. our tenth record is something special.

80s / techhouse infizierter electro pop... kommt als schöne weisse 10 inch vinyl. written & produced by peter zohdy & michael juul-thomsen, vocals by geneviève marentette, remixed by vivie-ann bakos & anastascia d elene aka blond:ish

were you able to touch them – to render them tangible and actually trace the rhythms in yachts i walked alone – the lines would form steep hills and sudden cliffs that rise and drop off, again and again, at steep, sharp angles. the wiry funk and itchy bass move like a controlled spasm, convulsive and itchy, until the breakdown, when the nervous tension gets released in a series of cowbell clunks and a guitar solo that leaks out like a slow moving electric current. on this vinyl only collection of remixes, parisian duo get a room!, aka rove dogs and jeff masson, massage out the herk and jerk, making for a more relaxed and aurally warm take. the sound of things is far housier here – and more pop, in the very best way – owing to synths where there previously were none and angles newly bent and refashioned into smooth, circling cycles of disco-infused sound. and theres more from jacques renault, who contributes a remix both with and without vocals. the new york city dance music stalwart takes his time building to a plateau of perfectly paced beats and a wall of recurring dream(y) house rhythms. feels like music that fills the room, takes over your senses, and wraps you in its effervescence. - kali holloway

whomadewho, notoriously named after 1986s album by ac/dc, have always been hard to pin down, with their music sounding as effortless as it is stylistically and sonically adventurous. fusing pop and disco memes with punk paraphernalia, the genre-bending trio made up of jeppe kjellberg, tomas høffding and tomas barfod honed their skills on stage and in the studio, releasing a series of bestselling records topped off by their 2011 mini album >knee deep< on kompakt. now they return with the sublime full length >brighter<, due in early 2012 and shaping up to be one of next years highlights. its first single >inside world< is prime stuff as expected…jeppe kjellbergs characteristic vocal hit the pop-nerve in the verses while tomas høffdings soft falsetto holds the song together. second to none is the exclusive flipside, which features a grandiose acoustic version of >inside world< graced by the warm baritone from john grant, former lead vocalist with indie outfit >the czars< and critically acclaimed solo artist. clearly sharing his pivotal vision of pure craftsmanship and musical ingenuity, whomadewho never settled for streamlined mediocrity, thus churning out another instant classic that will rule our hearts and minds.

limited remastered reissue of the hugely in demand 12 inch release of pedestrians super phat slice of balearic grooviness >commuter fantasy<. massive on the cosmic scene after being championed by djs daniel baldelli and beppe loda, this record is extremely hard to get hold of in the original and commands super-high prices in internet auctions. despite being created by successful uk pop production duo swain and jolley, this only ever came out as a limited 12 inch in canada never getting a us or uk release but its italo-esque slow-building dreamily insistent sound has secured it a dedicated following amongst discerning disco and balearic lovers since.

say hello to rest! ...the new label of herb lf (westpark unit, gush collective, draft recordings, supafeed) and phil decker (sensual touch recordings)! for a start the two labelrunners are entering their brand new stage in person as their project discoshit. after recently having taken part on the rhythm kings compilation by traveller records, next to ooft, nicholas or leonidas, they now present their debut ep strike a pose! heavy bass dub meets deep disco on the starter strike a pose! with its dubby vibe it stands for the spirit of the time. sound of... raises the pressure with a symbiosis of 80s funk and pure housesound. its getting hot,baby! breakers and househeads agree on deep chords and swinging handclaps on the dancefloor. if roy ayers would do slomo house, it might sound like biwak. crackling jazz warms up the cold club or serves up the perfect pick for a sunrise set. filtermadness and sample patchwork, in the end number one sneaks into the prime time with finesse and pop appeal. on top of that strike a pose! is presented in a stylish cover artwork by elinasolomonov(arte tv).

human woman is the new signing on hfn music, made up of two very promising artists from iceland, gisli galdur (aka galdur) of prolifi c icelandic band trabant, and producer jón atli helgason (aka sexy lazer). coming together in the studio the pair have forged a fantastic fusion of modern electronic pop, with their debut single, ‚delusional‘. the ep release, which will be accompanied by a music video, serves as a teaser for the upcoming debut album, which is planned for spring 2012. taking influences right across the board, the duo have cooked up a sensual, catchy indie-dance track that’s pleasingly reminiscent of the 80s, yet carries a great modern sheen thanks to the production skills of human woman. cinematic, feel-good music for travelling, for friends, for living! denmark‘s wonder kid kasper bjørke is fi rst to get his hands on ‚delusional‘, introducing a straighter groove which leans more towards the slow-housedisco fraternity in this slow-cooking remix. berlin‘s vincenzo then takes it even more cosmic with a bass heavy club mix that maintains the slow tempo yet elevates us to a more hypnotic plain. clean, pure elements greet us in this luxury remix from the emotive house master. zev from wolf & lamb then has his say with his ‚brooklyn beatdown mix‘, breaking up the beats and tripping things out with some real old-school new york vibes.

chaims untrüglicher sinn für musikalische gratwanderungen zwischen energiegeladenen house-beats und verführerischen pop-epen hat so großartige werke wie sein aktuelles und hoch gelobtes album alive möglich gemacht. hier folgt nun endlich dessen dritte single-auskoppelung robots on meth. featuring jaw von dop on the microphone und 2 remixes von dem pariser david k.(cocoon, visionquest)!

crossroads in cowtown explores a period in country music history when genres were being bent and boundaries smashed. focusing on western music, either produced in or influenced by californian studios and artists of the fifties, this compilation delves into the classic hillbilly sounds of the period and revels in the oddities created when disparate styles collide in the search for commercial success.
compiled by brighton-based dj shamblin sexton, crossroads in cowtown collects together a swinging selection of western pop tunes that brings on the hillbilly fever!

2011 album exploring classical music fields, combined w/ tms electronic pop approach

the shoes crew pop up for this one-off 12 inch that mixes idm tracks from the 90s with afrobeat tracks to killer effect. two tracks, experimental but still very accessible and danceable. a super combination, much like the original afro perculator was. out just in time for christmas!

a pulsating solo effort from electronic pop crooning man-child and cut copy bassist ben browning is the shiniest, newest addition to the cutters stable of artists.

headmans be loved surfaces from relishs recent label round up compilation 3.the taught 808 foundation of the track is supplemented with heart swelling synth lines that unfold eventually into an upbeat electronic pop song repleat with live bass and swirling strings. vocal duties are supplied by rosie blair, known to some as vocalist for moon unit,and one half of the duo boy of girl with paul mogg (formerly of the psychonauts).the song steps a fine line between electro, synth pop and the electro/ acoustic dualism of wide boy awake.

pocket is the snappy moniker of nyc based richard jankovich. as the principal creative mind behind the based electro-pop band burnside project he is not just well versed in top notch original productions but also is an indemand remixer (beck, radiohead, kristin hersh, of montreal, elk city, joanna newsom and many others). his debut release on tirk is the ever-so-tuneful >here in noiseville<. in this first single richard pairs up with steve kilbey from the australian rock band the church. steve adds his thoughtful and emotively melancholic vocal to the classic, quality synth-pop backing track. first up on the remix duties is sister-label nangs favourite german golden boy, justus köhncke. justus takes things on the dancefloor route, by adding bigger synths and some rushent-esque linn drum. both justus vocal and dub versions are included. next up, italian brioski fixates on the groove by adding his slap bass and driving groove.

cadillac is an australian luxury vehicle marque signed to future classic.if you like guitar solos, slow mo piano jams and the sounds of baleric,disco,pop and rock then we might have just the vehicle for you. on first inspection of their self titled ep youll find their guitar and synth beast dreams featuring guest vocals of wolf & cubs joel byrne, the stadium jammer past midnight, sexy porno interludes, blue skies and make you feel - two great tunes for dancing to and the glorious piano outro high for me. the remixes on this summer champion include dfa and eskimo regular ray mang, prince rama - recently picked by pitchfork and sup magazine as rising stars,marcos cabral of runaway and on the prowl fame (busting out some organ house),germanys daniel bortz whos remixed some of our favourite usher and 112 tracks, miracles club who have been loved by cut copy, with releases on cut copys very own cutters label and american label mexican summer then rounding it all off is luxembourg residents the sun glitters who were just picked as band of the day by the guardian. this bad boy is available on digital but most importantly available on vinyl as a double 12 inch - a future classic first! come and embark on cadillacs journey of an endless summer.

etzt auch als lp: das 2010er album der country-pop-sängerin shelby lynne!

die erfolgreichste dark-pop-band aller zeiten präsentiert mit nachtbringer ein special-album mit gleichnamigem hit-song nun als 180g doppelvinyl im klappcover! mit nachtbringer versüßt uns die charts-erprobte berliner dark-pop-band blutengel die dunkle jahreszeit. das album enthält acht neue oden an die nacht und das anderssein, darunter den hit-lastigen titelsong. die band-typischen, hymnischen club-ohrwürmer treffen auf balladen, die unter die haut gehen, aber auch auf spannungsgeladene aufbrüche in ungewohnte territorien. dazu gibt es drei unveröffentlichte demos und live version der hits black roses und reich mir die hand.

kraut - ja! garage - ja! psych-pop - ja!
das album >phantasmagoric< schreitet musikalisch auf heiligem boden und wird diesen spätsommer auf dem frankfurter indie-label hazelwood vinyl plastics (king khan, daniel johnston, grant hart, uva.) erscheinen. mit wehendem banner greift admiral black nach der stratosphäre und ist bereit, das universum zu bezwingen!

nice price deal !!! exercise one return to their exone label for the end of 2011 with a low slung slice of electronic indie featuring zach van hoozer of the zulu pearls on the title track you ought to know. exercise one and van hoozer first met when the zulu pearls played with them in berlin and impressed with their melancholic pop melodies and minimal arrangements, coupled with zacs distinctive voice and swagger. peter van hoesen delivers a standout remix, working for the first time with a full vocal arrangement. peter is a long-term friend of the duo, first recording on their lan muzic label when he began producing techno again and having released previously on exone this year.

following the critically acclaimed opus that was the wurst music ever album comes the remix package for native undergrounds boogie pop masterpiece, push 4 love. while the album boasted a cover version from none other than midnight magic whose take channeled the spirit of arthur russell, both runaway and in flagrantis reworkings are aimed squarely at the dancefloor.

hailing from greeces capital, the duo keep shelly in athens have been the toast of the blog world for a while now, and their first ep for planet mu is in keeping with a consistent level of odd synth-pop that the label has released this year from tropics to vezelay, heterotic to solar bears.

2011 has seen a string of stellar releases from the dynamic force giving house music a new accessible heartbeat, mario & vidis. now, ahead of their album set for release in january, the >changed sampler< lands featuring a dub version of future classic anthem >changed< and three additional choice cuts. an apt advocate to the new age slow house sound they are making their own, mario & vidis will fully unveil their masterful debut album >changed< this coming winter but here lies a taste of both proceeding discs. a prelude to the wide musical terrain these lithuanian scene pioneers are striding through, the album sampler captures a glimpse of the epic soundscapes, hypnotic pop melodies and ghostly soul that ultimately leads into raw house on disc two.

wave turned out to be the last album the patti smith group would record, as it was also last album smith would record before a nine year hiatus. the godmother of punk decided to focus on her family life and moved to michigan, but not before leaving us with gems like the sexually mysterious >dancing barefoot< (dedicated to her husband to be fred sonic smith) and her amazing, biting version of >so you want to be (a rock n roll star)<. produced by todd rundgren, this is her most pop-oriented album, and many at the time could not appreciate her more accessible sound. nevertheless, wave, her spoken word tribute to pope john paul i (who reigned for only 33 days) is as touching and harrowing now as when it came out in 1979. available on vinyl for the first time since its original release!
pressing on 180 grams audiophile vinyl, includes 4 page insert.

this is mina records 9th release with masaya, label boss, finally in the spotlight on production, arrangement and singing duties. her first ep on her own label: >again / get you< both have a minimalist melancholy feel in the electro pop vein.
>again< is remixed by nhar, (frenchman who has just brought out his own ep on ripertons perspectiv label), giving it an 80s soft synth pop sound.
>get you< is remixed by yapacc, resulting in a deeply rhythmic tech-house stomper.
4 totally different tracks to suit various club contexts.

osman strauss split ep presents two great deep-house tunes by rahmi cihan & dj credes! >abgebrecht< on the info-side by turkish-rooted guy rahmi cihan is an outstanding shaker with a quote of german litterateur berthold brecht flowed by rahmi himself. >honz< on the logo-side by dj credes combines interplanetary groove, with a soulful speech of a beautiful jazz-queen, which create a deepkickin southflavoured late-nite hymn. rahmi cihan is busy in producing and playin music since over a decade now. being beatsport member since day one his contribution to this split ep is the well compromised result of long-year experienced flow including dark-dub vocals, major chords and echoing bells. >abgebrecht< for real can be described as ramis personnel signature tag of authentic dancemusic. dj credes was discovered by bespmusic in 2010 and now it s time to pop his cherry with >honz<. the house-addicted vinyl lover delivers a dark scattered bassline, funky claps and a resonant burning synth line. piano licks, vocal snippets and an acid line driven peak time speech issue proper instructions to the crowd.