deo & z-man, the blood-brothers from hamburg, pulled off one of the most creative feats of last year with their debut album, no bullshit , with zero bs but plenty of inspiration, the pair melted together a range of influences with a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek humour for their underground opus. the remix lp to follow this ep solidifies their commitment to the eclectic, drafting in friends and family like lee burton, erobique and tigerskin to rework the magic.

the next bleep release comes in the form of spaces debut ep, one. showcasing a wide range of styles and production talent, the ep opens with the frantic rush of beats and hushed voices of *apologies* before a reese-like bassline slices through the mix, coming across like a darkside snd remix. next up is *outside in* bridging the gap between edmx style electro-funk & gescom-style glitch. on the flip we are presented with *lever*, a broken techno track of the highest calibre, chopped snares and a off-kilter acid line whipped together to devastating effect while the ep’s coda, *in wait* combines a kaleidoscope of beats transported through an ambient techno mainframe before fading into oblivion. sounding like no other, this new artist makes his mark with clean rhythmic programming set against dirty compressed textures. the first in a series of releases, expect to hear a lot more from spaces. the vinyl edition is limited to 300 copies worldwide.

modelmaker is a new london label from the collective minds of dan berkson and james what. the esteemed house duo has long been garnishing a range of international imprints with their inventive analogue house and techno sounds, but now they are focussing on their own outlet. initially launching with a couple of self penned eps, release number three will be the pair s long-time-in-the-making debut album, and after that a considered selection of other talents will join the ranks as the label pushes on. always primarily focussed on machine made, texturally rich house and techno, each release will come with unique artwork based on works from what s great grandfather, conrad felixmuller, who was a well known german expressionist.

marking the start of an exciting new collaborative project, wolf + lamb proudly share the debut release of the waves & us. formed out of a creative meeting of minds between maayan nidam, markus nikolaus and louis mcguire, theirs is a sound that strengthens the storied approach of a live band with the experimental thrust of analogue electronics. pop and rock fundamentals lend an earthly hook to the tracks, but these are anything but straight-forward songs. maayan has already forged a formidable career in electronic music, both under her own name and as part of mara trax, scoring releases on such celebrated labels as perlon. markus performs his own solo project cunt cunt chanel, while louis is part of ballet school, a band releasing on noted indie label bella union. the whirlwind of creativity that has whipped up around the trio has yielded an album which will follow this single, made up of one-take recordings that capture the energy and adventure that powers the waves & us. maayan s electronics provide the atmospheric backdrop to the songs, running modular synthesisers and drum machines through detailed chains of processing and effects with an emphasis on a warm, charmingly rough finish. markus guitar undergoes a similar fuzzy treatment while his voice calls out introspective, abstract lyrics to set the mind racing. louis bass underpins the music with a dubby sensibility, bringing a necessary balance to the frequency range. making the most of their in-the-room recording approach, the singles will feature alternative takes of the songs that will appear on the album, providing a little insight into the flutters and fluctuations that shape the development of this project. with their eyes fixed on live performances and an arresting sound already formed, this is a vital time for all three artists and the people that listen to them.

steve frisco, of serie limitee fame, brings us the latest bundle of hot tracks to hit wax classic in 2014. as the title suggests, steve takes us on a journey through low fidelity sounds and production techniques. think dark, moody, yet crunchy basement house tracks with inspiration taken from all over the u.s and the rest of the house world. it’s a generous offering as well. six whole dusty tunes for those diggers who are looking for something with a bit more range than another record of generic piano laden, house-by-numbers pieces that still seem to be flooding the record store shelves in 2014. the moods do vary from track to track, but they remain very reflective and almost melancholic at points. the title track, ‘adventure in lo-fi’, is the deepest of the lot with filtered chords, echoing claps and a sporadic kick pattern that often clears way for the track’s bass hits. now, compare that to ‘da brooklyn beat’. whilst the former had a distinct sunrise/sunset kind of feel to it, the latter is definitely more of a club affair. skippy snare hits and a strong organ lead the track on, and at the risk of utilizing very overused buzzwords such as ‘raw’ and ‘ruff’, this track, and the rest of the a-side for that matter, certainly captures that essence. stalwart wax classic fans will no doubt be picking this one up to add to their collection. however, i strongly recommend this ep as a jumping in point to the label for any newcomers out there

this unique and confident young voice is in full effect on his debut self-titled release for astro nautico. restlessly playful, photay’s unique range of compositional skills is immediately apparent, with tempos and moods spontaneously emerging and evolving organically. fusing catchy melodies with unusual textures, this is invigorating music that speaks an ancient language. it is vibrant, dynamic and beautifully unexpected. it will move you.

after ten years of waiting the moment has finally arrived. rdrs reise nach leipzig, one of thee 10/40 alltime classics, will be released on vinyl. next to the original you can expect three new versions by bestien, detest and stephan strube, in a stilisitc range from hardtechno to frenchcore!

david k is the parisian-turned-berliner producer who has been a prominent artist within the underground house scene since the late 90s, having first joined forces with dan ghenacia of apollonia when releasing his bestseller * boul de nerf* on freak n chic. a fruitful career in production led to music on labels like cocoon, visionquest, supplement facts and bpitch control, while his new album * out of range * is just about to drop. ten years in the making and signed to tiefschwarzs souvenir, david proves his music is still as relevant today as ever. as one of the main artists on freak n chic, david k seemed a natural fit for apollonia to approach...* david is an old friend and talented produced who we have known from the beginning back in paris. of course we wanted to see what he could do for the new label, as you know by now we apollonia are always referring back to our roots. a 2-track package, * middle-aged romance* is characterised by its bell melody and hard-hitting bassline, an electric story moving between ethereal wonder and an intense workout. * drop the beat* perfectly demonstrates the classic chicago house style david k and apollonia first enjoyed together all those years ago, but adding a very modern, textured touch. coming 2014, apollonia invite premiesku to the label – the combination of livio & roby and their pal george g – and also the newest addition to the lola ed roster.

a kaleidoscope of rainbow textures and rhythms disperse into the exotic soundscape of *tropical*. electronics, real folk instruments and noise-making objects feature here generously on this six-track concept album, blending together a sonic palette influenced by a rich variety of music, people and places. the material was initially written over the course of a few months during what seneviratne called *a beautiful burst of inspiration*. working with veteran producer asier leatxe ibanez d opakoa (electric lady studios, nyc), seneviratne then set about disassembling all the songs and re-working them meticulously, enriching the sounds by adding a huge range of live instrumentation, before processing the audio through vintage analogue studio gear. the vinyl lp comes with download code.

the debut release on exploris has finally arrived from label head ejeca. having initially built a name with more vocal lead releases, 2014 has seen ejeca move into slightly tougher territory and exp001 drops 3 techno cuts that range from the off kilter to the more industrial in style.

hardworksoftdrink is an analog creative collective founded by twelve friends faithfully representing the offenbach and frankfurt am main area. they work on a range of cross-discipline projects including music production. the 4th vinyl output of hardworksoftdrink named “volcano classic” is focussed on felix reifenberg, one of the team’s producers. “novacasa” written and produced by felix reifenberg. “2014_patch” written and produced by felix reifenberg & cédric dekowski. “alome” written and produced by felix reifenberg & thilo dietrich.. “lando” written and produced by felix reifenberg, cédric dekowski & sven hergenhahn. mastered by helmut erler @ dubplates & mastering, berlin for hardworksoftdrink 2014. artwork by karl becker & timothy schaumburg.

spectral empire prove once again that they are some of the deepest producers working today. the uk duo - george thompson (aka black merlin) and kyle martin (half of land of light) - make their nuearth kitchen debut with two tracks of stunning depth and range.

berlin based cohorts ekkohaus and rufus (also part of tru west and nightdrivers) consummate their friendship with this four-track mission statement that deals in gutsy house music with a range of moods to suit every corner of the night. studer is a cheeky cut with jazzy key flurries and a fulsome bassline squelch, while pagan takes a tougher route into heavy delay feedback and pure rhythmic intensity. the end of an ear is a playful beast that takes off-key melodies and oddball noises and works them into a moody, heavy grooving context, while peace & reflection pushes the swing past the brink for a leftfield house jam that sounds liable to fall apart at any minute, in a good way of course.
pressing on translucent, blue colored vinyl.

the mondo productions start with four releases dedicated to seascapes, scenarios range from sea fauna to poaching, from natural parks to sea dunes. good listening! btw: powered by running back

a fresh voice in uk techno arrives on hotflush with a four-track debut that brandishes range and dynamics. unsullied atmospherics, large-scale techno, acid, dub and two-step comprise the story arc here disparate elements woven through by the coherence of a singular vision. this is auden.

after a great response from ejecas frequency ep previously released on sashas imprint last night on earth in january 2013, the label continues to support his sound by releasing a new 4 track ep called contemplation that will be available on the 28th july consisting of a wide range of electronics from ejecas many musical influences. never one to stick with a particular sound for too long, ejeca has constantly explored numerous styles, reflecting his own eclectic taste in music and shows that he has no strict music policy. just good quality and interesting electronic music, which is exactly what contemplation and last night on earth are all about.

the debut 12inch ep from paris based producer paume. transalpine is the third in the melodic house-bag range (featuring a unique lp sleeve with hexagonal holes) following on from howes and georges vert. the vinyl release includes a download code.

traumer aka romain reynaud has been plugging away of late with a string of fresh material surfacing in 2014, much of which has seen the blossoming producer pick up support from the likes of mr.g, franck roger, and doc martin to name but a few. here we see romain join the roster of loco dices desolat imprint. across the double pack we see traumer skilfully explore a range of styles, opening cut hoodlum eases us in nicely with a bass-driven, funk-infused groove fuelled by jazzy melodies and gritty drum sounds.

an ep almost 5 years in the making, these tracks from ron basejam (of crazy p) were some of the early inspiration for the launch of razor-n-tape and are finally getting their due on a slab of 180-gram wax! boogie flavors all around on these 3 rare digs, sporting a nice range of playable tempos, and all touched with rbs signature classy production approach. been heard in rons and rnt dj sets for years, and now they are all yours! pressed on 180g vinyl with hand stamped label.

bryan jones & hugh cleal unleash their new label with a peak time deep track, a bit funk remix with a huge bassline & new elements that take the track to a new level, + 2 super dirty ghetto tech inspired tracks that stretch their range. pic sleeve.

clipping. makes party music for the club you wish you hadnt gone to, the car you dont remember getting in, and the streets you dont feel safe on, are phantom broadcasts bleeding into power 106 as you drive out of range, are twenty different rappers looking into one broken mirror, talking to themselves all at once, are classic west coast rap music out of the tradition where sounding different wasnt cause for fear.
the double lp includes 100 locked grooves on side 4 (vinyl exclusive).

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

being around since may 2009, the greek imprint, blind stitch , now finds itself releasing a triple lp by label- head bengoa. a long story of sound and rhythmic communication can be found on this album, entitled -what you give-. this record features deep grooves, spiced with uplifting melodic crescendos and occasional collaborations, leaving a release full of impressions. laid back, groovy and mesmerizing sounds, take you through the narrative of this lp. with smoothly arranged soundscapes and old school synth vibes the record motivates listeners to move and get lost in the sounds. a productive output from bengoa, with focus on molding his own personal sound, and that of the alexandroupoli- based label. 3x12- of delicious deep house grooves, spiked with occasional vocal work, and reverberating glass like rhythmic percussions.

the explosive initiation of one electronicas -1210- series comes from ann harbours d marc cantu. the series will consist of one twelve inch and one ten inch vinyl. no mp3 s as per with one electronica and its main aims are to give the artist freedom to do what ever he or she wishes! the extensive palate of sounds available on this pack range from slower ambience influenced grooves, outright -jak-, industrial grit pursuing to intense, pace-ridden, electronic mayhem, as heard in microdots

deep space orchestras use of weapons label has always been a reliable source of analogue-heavy left of centre deep house, with each split ep, featuring tracks from a variety of like-minded producers, featuring a range of must-have nuggets. this expansive sixth release, with eight tracks spread across two slabs of wax, is no different. dso s beautiful and surprisingly fragile -mendoza- leads the way, with 7 citizens calming, alien house groover -fatum- close behind. arguably best of all, though, is other worlds -coldname eld-, a sparse and bassy concoction blessed with some brilliant, head high style pianos. it is, though, all good, with further impressive contributions from the detroit-included haku.

the first supply showcase: four label-newcomers range with veteran authority from deep house to driving techno. the opener is a grooving house burner: an infectious loop and low-slung drums build triumphantly. anders hellberg drops in some acid, with a strident 909 beat stalking an open, melodic soundscape. kicking off the flip, label co-owner jb teams up with bostonian paul morse in an icy, tantalizing variation of elastic, swinging deep-house, before stojches outward opens up an ending, its pounding beat laced with bitter-sweet detroit strings.

the manchester-based label, music is love, has made some serious headway in their debut year with a flurry of impressive releases from a pool of highly talented up-and-coming artists. moving into 2014 and the mil crew continue to unearth fresh talent with the creation a new sister label, a label devised on bringing together a broad range of musical aspects and inspired by a desire to nurture a sound with more sonic craft. for their inaugural first release they welcome colman buckley for his first full ep. with 4 tracks of uniquely differing styles, the ep is branded by percussive rhythms and slick grooves, with acid-fused textures and deep house melodies piecing together a strong collection of tracks.
pressing on translucent, black splattered vinyl.

mgun returns to dba for a tough and arresting third release, which yet again showcases the range of this young producers undisputed talents.

immer noch hungrig auf mehr brontosaurus? jetzt gibt es den 2014 nachschlag und das letzte kapitel der großen brontosaurus saga! zwei brandneue tracks von arto mwambe und exile missile, die ihr versprechen von staubiger, melodie-befeuerter, euphorischer house musik halten, erwarten euch. und als bonus bekommt ihr die hymne the mothership von der band extra produktionen, der anfang der nullerjahre nur schwer zu entkommen war. aber warum haette man das auch gewollt? man kann es sich einfach immer und immer wieder anhoeren.

autoreply music marks the coming of the summer season with a very tidy little 10inch from och. this man recently recorded for baby fords pal sl imprint, gaining support from a diverse range of djing luminaries including zip, sammy dee and efdemin. now the mysterious producer steps up with a big room floor rocker that has been described as ian pooleys >chord memory< meets christian vogel. thunderous drums, hypnotizing chords and a cheeky sample that the old house heads will be sure to recognise make this one for the peak time. claro intelectos warehouse sessions on modern love is regarded by many as one of the most definitive collections of contemporary techno to hit the shelves in recent years. fresh back from remixing depeche mode he takes time out of his busy schedule for remix duties. taking his cues from the warehouse classics that accompanied him through years in manchesters revered clubs like the hacienda, home and paradise factory, he serves up a powerful, stripped down reworking of the original track that is equally suited to sweaty dance floors. fasten your seatbelts.

unknown moscow based producer on booklyns wt records. theres a wonderful range of musical emotions on display here. from the high highs of release to the tears on the dancefloor enducing happiness side effects. comparisons galore but its high grade. tip!

skylax records, the company focused on realeasing original obscure dance classic and everythings that sounds fine to their ears. for this new release serie, we decided to bring you guys a regular member of the crew & one fo the most talented producer : carlos nilmmns. indeed, the man is back on skylax! the scottish producers skills again ranging from soundtrack to dirty machine funk. songs such as brooklyn walk and moments of happiness demonstrate time and time again why many critics are calling him the next lalo schifrin. hardrock striker skylax mainman & optimo once said about his music should be signed to a hollywood movie studio!raw tape cutsand i thought i had youtake things onto the dance floor. the listener is greeted by a healthy range of classic machine workouts and nilmmns signature old school techniques. gwens songcaptures moments of paris and the good times. soul patroltrack contains elegant synth work and beautiful live keys which kind of reminds one of drexciya or music from the other peoples place. 106 shows hardware programming at its finest with lush sounds creating warm fuzzy moments perfect for the warm weather. a timeless record packed with imagination, talent and skill. a record that we believe will still hold relevance in 30 or 40 years time, c l a s s i c ! a must to have in every djs collection. essential item no digital .

gerome sportelli presents sporty limited, a new record label managed by himself as a limited vinyl series. after big success with his krax records in 2004, veteran gerome sportelli is back with a new label project. the genre of the label swings between dance floor oriented house and techno, with a touch of acid and of course some dusty old school flavours. gerome’s already active in the music industry since the early 90’s as a producer, dj, label manager, party promoter and graphic designer. his music ‘smells’ old school, just like the early age of acid house, but infused with today’s intelligent constructions and an engaged vision on music. gerome’s music is made from bronze age analogue synths, love, passion and modern digital mixing techniques.for this first sporty limited release, gerome comes out with three stylish tracks. the first track, a side “drive”, is a fat house stomper with strong stabs and female voice hits. the break is intense and works effectively on packed dance floors. b1 is called “free range” and feels like summer. it’s full of classic house sounds, filtered strings and hypnotic loops. this is a chicago­styled, disco sampled, deep and classy house track we love and cherish. the b2 track, “don’t go”, is composed with a classic house bass, shuffled 909 drums and dark space strings. you’ll immediately recognize the deep and melodic detroit house sound.

commodity place project is back with two masterful compositions wrapped in a special colorful ep. the duo composed by roman musicians massimiliano loretucci (computer and synths) and riccardo frosoni (guitar and percussions) has set two amazing tracks letting the mind and body to travel far away till the most unreachable and undefined horizons of psychedelic music. on side a, >multifrequency behaviour of high energy cosmic sources< develops an intense journey into a nebulous space dimension where a wide range of fluffy cosmic echoes are stratified and stretched to the infinity, while human perception is totally kidnapped by ancestral voice effects. straight to the unknown ambient paradise. the endless 12 minutes of >ahura mazda< fill entirely the b side. a melodic start up loop on a mild 4/4 downtempo pace prepares the well coming of an outstanding solo guitar excursion with some psy-synths on background for a piece of music that we can literally define as an extraordinary psychedelic / krautrock symphony. so, now you are in. but remember: over the mystic mountains another earth could be found.

following suit where his 2xlp left off gunnar haslam presents a new ep for l.i.e.s. once again we see haslam find a nice balance between combining samples and hardware in his productions creating moving and atmospheric tracks, which range from slow stripped down soundtrack style cuts to more developed far out techno. mastered and cut by matt colton at alchemy.

sao paulo born ney faustini is an activist in the brazilian underground music scene. after releases on foul & sunk and appian sounds, he showcases a broad range of angles from which to approach deeper house music with hot as ice ep, on foxtrax.

with david mayers share of keinemusiks current workparty edition still providing solid fuel for heated clubfloors, he already shovelstwo fresh loads into the furnace. km021 has just surfaced in a moment when electrified techno-music seems to drown in an ocean of preset-dullness. well, mayer has come to provide a rescue tool with his sunhole on side a. youll recognize this somewhat trademark-becoming percussive fetish of mayer as this tracks modus operandi. yet, it has rarely been as detailed and surgically implemented as in this banger. whats that – a second hand ticking? and over there – is it a woodpecker in the field? sunhole supplies all the answers in a thumping, yet no friskiness avoiding manner. youll get a stoically rolling beat, asphalting the floor, to build a cannonproof foundation for thisarrangements main attraction – a filtered and delay-heavy synth-affair.flip around and find a competitive jamboree of subtle background-brainwaves other would straightaway use as lead-ideas for their tracks. well, this matchingly titled lead comes in with a hard hitting kick and gets into the groove via filter-rides to peak into clanking noisy industrial-thunder that immediately will electrify every steel-toe in hearing range. generally - only roughness in this cut, crispy bounce and ghostly whispers all over. most definitely for the win, this double broadside.

after exploring over 6 hours worth of unreleased original material from the relentlessly prolific and ever expanding production catalog of will azada, cgi is extremely proud to present these 3 stand-out cuts that represent a depth of production skill and aesthetic range unparalleled in today’s over-saturated dance music landscape. confronting the clichés head-on, azada breathes new life into tried-and-true templates of jacking, industrial funk and synth-y groovers with his remarkable ear for arrangement and sense of movement, masterfully exploiting the infinitely renewable resource of subtle variations that he continuously unfolds throughout the tracks’ durations. the material runs the gamut from the stark, throbbing, industrial workout “the whip” to the melody-driven, synth-fueled ecstasy of “michalski’s theme” and the chord-driven, vocal-chopped house of “cliché.” the fact that an ep this unique and diverse can also feel so unified is a testament to the vision on display here.

the spanish duo exium and french artist elyas present a special split ep presenting a funk fused space journey and go deeper into the sound of functional grey area techno. sonically the release pushes the listener into what currently identifies the label’s sound introducing various works that are made for a wide range of facilities and situations and continue to shed light on what is ahead

one of londons most vital parties, (praised by fact, dummy, dazed & timeout who named them as one of the highlights of 2012 and ones to watch in 2013 and beyond): after a sellout first release rushmore returns to bring you the second instalment of the highly sought after hot ep series. the house of trax policy has big american focus with previous guests including dj sliink, tyree cooper, venus x, zebra katz, kingdom, fatherhood, traxman and vjuan allure. but they dont forget the uk either with appearances from bok bok, l-vis 1990, jam city & slackk. 2013 has seen very special appearances from grime godfather slimzee, dj assault, dj earl and return visits from venus x and mikeq also. with their second year drawing to a close, a capsule clothing range debut, the soundtrack to their very own club catwalk show is hot 002.

the voyager camp proudly presents their second release, this time packaged as a two part series with both editions crafted by the ever capable troy gunner. undoubtedly one of the most talented producers rising through the ranks, the two part ep is a testament to his versatility while showcasing a diverse range of influences. both tracks feature regular and well-known collaborators, rowl and synkro, and the record conveys an even deeper side to all parties involved, signifying a move away from the traditional arrangements seen today in favour of originality.

halal prepared: respectfully selected cuts, uncontaminated by mass production.
back with a bang, the halal prepared series from boe brings three exciting artists whom cover a wide range of the house music spectrum yet the release as a whole manages to focus on the essence of true deep house music.

the 21st release on serialism records comes from the founder of the label himself, cesare marchese aka cesare vs disorder. wide close up is a 4 tracker ep of trippy spaced out – crossover-tech-funk, driven by a vibrant range of clubby grooves. it includes a collaboration with cadenza co-founder quenum as a prelude of the forthcoming album on serialism in november and a mystical remix by perlons favourite maayan nidam

funky towns wide musical range means their ft005 work is perfect for both chilling at home and the next party in any worlwide place (club or open air). funky town music is proof of their finely tuned senses, it mirrors both the global audience it addresses and their very personal view of the world. delivering an intense and fantastically broad musical picture, where ep meets surround sound for body & soul!

the light fantastic is a dancefloor orientated club album with a range of influences like – deep house, vintage synthesizers, classic boogie, disco, chicago jack, acid house, and even a dash of full-throttle rave revivalism.

with fans like amon tobin, skrillex and noisia (whove signed them to their division recordings label), youd expect neosignal to offer something different - and the german duo (aka drum & bass heroes phace & misanthrop) certainly dont disappoint. their debut album raum und zeit including the single planet online is out now! their influences range from can to kraftwerk and joy division to led zeppelin, and, while their music has elements of early krautrock, industrial and 80s ebm (electronic body music), its powered by 21st century, bass-driven production.

prior to the release of deepchords 3rd full length on soma, we are pleased to deliver yet another exclusive, limited edition picture disc in the form of 3 track ambient piece, de wallen. this specially crafted ep is strictly limited to one vinyl only run and features photography by rod modell himself.

following on from his dynamic debut lp on tectonic last year, civilization, and an excellent contribution to this years tectonic plates volume 4 in the form of *kerplunk*, distal returns with a solid 4 track ep that spans the full wide range of his production ability.