four veteran detroit creators, individually accomplished and respected. each, a producer / performer / dj with a long history of deep, inspired, electronic and accoustic music, so innovative, to spawn a genre all its own. soiree records proudly showcases these melodious, technological, architecs on the first installment of detroit: deepconstructed. drivetrain leads off with driven. multifunctional and intelligent this one was constructed from the floor up, genuine and raw. throbbing rhythm and harmonious pads generate the perfect ambience for the signature vocal proclamation. next up, dorian gigís, the james herbert theory is a courageously deep, tech flow. gigs solid detroit influence clearly takes centerstage. thick, fat chords atop a flanged hi-hat move the air while the syncopated riffs fill the groove. dwayne jensen returns from a long departure with i see the sun light. reflecting jensens untold late night, underground experiences.this crafted pulsating, solid house swing inserts a hypnotic vocal chant for total authenticity. new to soiree records, but a known novice and powerhouse to the cause, malik alston’s offering is dance jazz. showing off some extraordinary piano chops, backed-up by a mental sax riff, alstonís unyeilding bassline and acid blips will not disappoint the dance floor. detroit: deepconstucted is music undefined from a place where music does not compromise.

big with: reboot, luciano, nick curly, sis, robert dietz, dj t, raresh, luna city express, martin eyerer, julian chaptal, lauhaus, kabale & liebe, phil weeks, audiofly, agnes, steve lawler, brothers vibe, inland knights, ekkohaus, gorge, markus fix, shinedoe, meat, andrew grant, nekes, anthony collins, ...

just in time for the beginning of a vivacious summer, foliage records are ecstatic to present the long awaited full package of the already globally revered and anticipated summer breeze. the remixes from raw artistic soul encapsulated the euphoria of summer within south africa. undeniably bold yet gently assertive, summer breeze was a phenomenon, an unquestionable statement of the nations love for pure and deep house, a statement which foliage records joyfully respond to with the full release of summer breeze.

big with: reboot, luciano, nick curly, sis, robert dietz, dj t, raresh, luna city express, martin eyerer, julian chaptal, lauhaus, kabale & liebe, phil weeks, audiofly, agnes, steve lawler, brothers vibe, inland knights, ekkohaus, gorge, markus fix, shinedoe, meat, andrew grant, nekes, anthony collins,

including tracks by andre crom & martin dawson, varoslav & werner niedermeier, einzelkind, chris carrier!
big with: reboot, luciano, nick curly, sis, robert dietz, dj t, raresh, luna city express, martin eyerer, julian chaptal, lauhaus, kabale & liebe, phil weeks, audiofly, agnes, steve lawler, brothers vibe, inland knights, ekkohaus, gorge, markus fix, shinedoe, meat, andrew grant, nekes, anthony collins ...

shadow ray is best known in house music circles as the co-producer of the oasis 1, 13, 13 1/2 and 14 releases with omar s, although he is also well known to the ryan correctional facility for more nefarious reasons. the detroit-based producer has spent the past four years at ryan earning not only a hard knocked life but a trade in sound engineering. that was until alex smith (aka omar s) made a presentation to the facility s parole board to commission a remix of his recent hit >heres your trance now dance< as part of rays work release program! rumour has it the parole board was inhabited by at least one old school house head, and we re delighted to see alexs idea come to fruition, with shadow ray really nailing it with this remix. staying true to original s shimmering melody, ray opts to bolster the bottom end with a raw bassline that creates a nice, fat rolling groove

moodymann s 2011 official remixers provide a massive package of 4 urban raw sketches. extreme bass marked grooves ranging from chicago addiction to post-uk-garage, cruising on sweet house territories and touching the ground on minimal techno future landmarks.

serbian producer milenko subotic behind the machine for the 5th release of french imprint sharivari records. after sharing ep,s with technasia, orlando voorn or atjazz, subotic presents a powerfull 4 tracks record, showcasing his love for the analogic sounds and his usual straight and raw beats. expect some killer piano samples, deep chords and raw & hypnotic acid sounds. 300 copies pressed on grey marbled vinyl.

charted & supported by matthias tanzmann, martinez, ray okpara, wollion, reboot, raresh, mathias kaden, gel abril, davide squillace, lauhaus, martinez brothers and many more!

with ifumes first ever release >polaroid love< ep still fresh on our decks and receiving many props from around the globe, master-hs exotic komplex de deep imprint, for their next release, turn to a far more established artist in the form of label regular, francois dubois. whilst his techno alias funk d void has taken the lions share of the plaudits for many years, lars sandbergs other alter ego has, in recent times, shone just as brightly. whilst the tough beats of fdv are firmly routed in his scottish homeland, its no doubt the warmer climate of his spanish residence that enthuses and drives the deeper and smoother sounds of francois dubois. releases and remixes from the francophile have graced such labels as urban torque, plastic city, freerange and buzzin fly.
early dj supports and feedbacks by laurent garnier, djul’,z, ben westbeech, motorcitysoul, feygin, brother’,s vibe, sasse, andy cato…, ...

2nd part of the fdf raw series – bleak & stripped down.

part 4 from the >deep, real and raw< series! again a well mixed selection of beats and basslines featuring mister >underground disco< toby tobias, famous for his releases on rekids and his debut compilation >underground disco< on ministry of sound, japanese sound freak no milk (yore, rhapsody), the ever present italian house maestro marcello napoletano (theres no stopping him) and ricardo miranda from chicago, who has made a big impression recently with superb tunes on labels like neroli, hour house is your rush (rush hour) and his own imprint noble square. get this part 4 now!

incl remixes by vince watson (planet e, delsin) and hobo (minus)

the eighth edition of cocoon recordings 10inch series leads us to berlin, where martin müller and daniel stroeter are working under the alias youandme as djs, label managers and producers for labels such as rotary cocktail, 2020vision and compost for more than 15 years now. >raw” is the ultimate soundtrack for the very special acoustic comprehension both musicians have in setting an absolute imperative on the dancefloor by constantly rising noise levels, but without ever neglecting the funk. living in berlin for only a short time, 23-year-old ilario alicante from tuscany / italy has made his appearance by releasing records for cécille, break new soil or sci+tec over the last three years, especially >vacaciones en chile< was an essential part of the club summer 2008. >balance< purifies modern house music down to its essences, using a 2-minute break with a central organ theme to keep your synapses tightly clenched before a massive bass kick unlocks the tension. just a perfect acoustic devotement to the balance of the raw.

mini album from original raw chicago house to atmospheric chilled

after the excellent received >deep, raw and real< part 1 and 2 (with the likes of motor city drum ensemble, stl and anton zap) its now time for more - part 3 and 4 are coming! we invited again some hot producers for some deep, raw and real tunes and the result is a fine mixture of contemporary global house music. part 3 features lukatron, the new project by the classic man luke solomon (as already heard on his full ep, quintessentials 17) and japanese wizard radiq, whos in peoples mind since his philpot release. the flipside offers the mighty cottam, famous for his self titled >cottam< releases plus up and coming deymare from finland. watch out for him and his releases on quintessentials, kindasoul and others.

supported by reboot, secret cnema, julian chaptal, shlomi aber, nick warren! nick daring, take note of the name, because the young italian is set for great things. after early releases on rawthentic and greelpound, its time for us to introduce him to a wider audience, with his debut release for kiara. as with many of todays young producers, nicks youth has been filled with music. the vast variety of which has helped in his own eclectic style, both behind the decks and in his own productions. teaming up with kiara was an obvious, evolutionary step, and today he presents his decomposition of the past ep. his three original tracks le mabadi, paint of desh and wyeth, all perfectly showcase nicks ability to create simple, hypnotic rhythms, wrapped in layers of raw funk. kiara favourite leix steps up to remix wyeth. harnessing the impetuous groove of the original, leix injects his own percussive nous and creates a beautifully warm rework. another producer whos never short of a healthy dose of hip swinging serum is dutchman, david lebeij. he gets to grips with paint on desh and presents a classic bass-driven house remix

in just three years, berlin based artist dehnert has gone from unknown talent to underground hero with his very own >raw techno< sound making waves on labels like his own imprint fachwerk and now delsin, where he finds himself at home amongst the future music of talented cohorts redshape, a made up sound, delta funktionen and more. this ep is an introduction to his upcoming album framework - an uncompromising album made up of pure techno tracks of the sort youd expect to hear on the dancefloors of places like berghain or tresor. they go from pulsing and classic sounding to skipping and glitchy, through greyed-out and sandy via swinging and syncopated but always with a sense of restraint and control whether they are abstract, apocalyptic, atmospheric or whatever else. although his tracks are undeniably functional, at the same time, they are neither nondescript nor forgettable: somehow, through masterful sound designs and an accomplished knack for blending real tension and atmosphere with his obvious basic channel and berghain influences, mike dehnert manages to lock you into whatever mood takes his fancy with apparent ease.

release number 4 on the scruffy militant wing of the beloved popular peoples front label !! this time around we have a raw, stripped down & acid fueled workout from manchesters miguel manzano. its shot through with the original spirit of late 80s warehouse jams, but rendered in glorious 21st century sonics. on the flip the popular peoples front head back into the dimly lit, sweaty melting pot of chicagos house music past and conjur up a future-retro throwdown of epic proportions

bangin uk acid techno.

paul bowens north of england based imprint, luna records, follows up material from justin drake, matthias tanzmann, so inagawa and chris lattner with >supersoul ep< from santorini.
santorini, real name andrea santoro, has delivered material to the likes of upon you, district raw and little helpers in recent years and has won over many djs and floors with his intricately rhythmic house grooves. after remixing paul bowen for lr005, the 26 year old italian was invited to contribute his own single and the >supersoul ep<, comprising two original cuts and a lazy dub from bearweasel, is the result.

ultraphat raw and dirty detroit / chicago / acidhouse cuts

suckafish p. jones, the self-proclaimed ringmaster of voodoo electronics, returns to evil up your soundsystem with his second ep for disboot records, >mr midnight<. released on 12 inch vinyl for disboot records, suckafish summons up four tracks of jagged robot funk from the depths of the swamp. perverting the tropes and conventions of uk garage, grime and hip hop, ?mr midnight? combines pulsing low end rhythms with possessive melodies to create a soundtrack to that full moon night that never ends. sleazy, emotional, violent and ecstatic at the same time, suckafishs latest offering maintains his reputation for productions that ignite the dance with raw, infectious energy and humour.

ultraphat raw and dirty detroit / chicago / acidhouse cuts

after penning several of the classic cuts on manchesters cult pleasure label, martin played an instrumental role in the rise and rise of the citys famous fat city record store and stable of labels. later work as part of j walk led to yet more acclaimed releases, including 2002s superb a night on the rocks lp, beating zero 7 to the buzzer with their expertly executed lounge-funk. here martin returns to those raw fat city roots however, concocting a fierce bass led freak-out which sounds like a super charged lost classic from the golden age of funk ! manchesters fastest rising aussie star rüfdug gets to grips with the flipside, offering up a perfectly executed modern house jam, which lifts the dancefloor elements to a different level with a great deal more dirt and drive ! a killer release were sure youll agree

solid as it should be, a chuggy serious drive is shown, combined with well constructed raw hats loops. a very smooth disco influence is noticed on the vocal cuts and a funky >lead padding< in the background. the hotcomer leland mcwilliams is showing his interpretation of the track in a funky and tribal way. percussions and a shakers, combined with a funky baseline and a short house lead.

excellent two track deep house vinyl... raw, analogue sounding as well

as usual, hello?repeat co-founder daze maxim returns with 3 outstanding tracks which are made for a better tomorrow!

this new record, drawing clouds, focuses on the raw techno aspect of andres production. never forgetting the more dubby textures and winding electrics so dear to the argentine master of wizardry, he creates yet another enthralling landscape right at the first seconds of the title track. as the maelstrom wraps around your mind, the unbeatable rhythms and fast-pace of the flip space mountain wallop your body for a tremendous trek. following the extremely favorable outcome of greeners first 12 inch, leonel castillos >el nino<, andres zacco pictures here the kind of journey we could only wish no end for.

mark du mosch delivers a classic ep with four very different, but ultimately essential tracks. titletrack >bareknuckle< has _anthem_ written all over it. warm, but pumping techno with a hint of disco and a hook that is simply killing. with the raw, dark technoelectro sound of >monolulu< and >mice vs cat< mark du mosch dives into dusty, pounding cellar soundsystems. >machine lives< takes it in true sd style to an unexpected experimental level with not to miss.

10 raw breakbeat cuts by an unknown artist, released in 1998 by baltimore breakbeats.

hailing from leipzig in germany is an artist whos music has been pricking up many ears across the global underground over the last few years. its hard to put a finger on what it is about kassem mosses productions that make repeated listening a must, but the intricacy, fresh arrangements and musical depth definitely play a part in attracting labels such as the highly respected techno imprint workshop, the legendary soma records and now nonplus are honoured to present his latest 12 inch. a) kassem mosse – >we speak to those< first up on the a-side we have >we speak to those< a 4/4 track of the highest quality that keeps you guessing from start to finish. the rugged and raw kick and bassline immediately set the foundations for the incoming awkward chord stabs whilst reversed beats lazily slur in and out over the main groove giving the track the unnerving feeling that its almost changing tempo. random sound effects and a non conforming arrangement make this track about as predictable as the english summer. one listen to this and youll immediately understand why this artist is getting love from some of the scenes biggest players at the moment. aa) kassem mosse – >hi res< phased drum machine breakbeat patterns and stutered percussion redolent of the early detroit techno uprising give this track an outstanding quality of being able to conjure up the same feelings of hope and optimism for electronic music that the aforementioned era managed to. thought provoking chord progressions take your mind on an excursion to the future and leave you gagging for an extended trip. think skyways, flying cars and towering metal buildings footed with dark abysmal underworlds and youll get the drift. they don t come much deeper than this one

raw analogue techno

born bjorg has been working the crowds of switzerland and beyond for around 3 years now. holding a residency at genevas famous le zoo (usine) since early 2008, the young and talented duo have already shared the bill with artists such as lee curtiss, seth troxler, christian burkhardt and crowdpleaser (among others) in notorious clubs in switzerland (weetamix, la ruche) and abroad (social club, batofar, paris).

following on from his sold out debut release on rebel intelligence, matt whitehead delivers two more electro funk jams for fans of the old school breakdance style! the a side >raw deal< is a synth funk orientated workout complete with guitar licks and bass solos, throwing down a homage to the sound of yesterday. the flip side >the tip off< follows suit with another track of old school goodness encompassing all the necessary elements to move the dancefloor.

dj itchy & guy mcaffer giving it to you r.a.w. style. time to stay up forever once again!

!! vinyl only !! färden is a new stockholm based label from one of the guys behind the office - stockholms number one underground party! färden is focused on the raw and rough sounds of techno and the first release is from >maskin ljud< - an alias of an established stockholm producer. färden 001 is all raw and minimal analogue action! think early daniel bell. vinyl only!!

early support from: luciano, dubfire,mendo, marcin czubala, anthonycollins, laurent garnier, boris werner,livio & roby, matthias vogt, matt john,alex celler and many more!now is the time for fabio giannellis district raw to release the ep number five. to make the honour are the three mannheim based guys fimo. they started sharing projects, library and of course their passion. together, they are focused to combine their different musical influences and selfcollected sounds to put them into new eletronical robes. everything is allowed, as long as it grooves! -back to the people ep- features three stunning original productions. each one with style, beauty and maturity. first on remix duty is the cecille artist negru. toughening proceedings, negru creates a driving rework of >groove on<. a fantastic mix. to close the package we are treated to a remix of >hold back that feeling< from the italian guy matt brown. fresh from the success of his quite brilliant eps on below and einmaleins.

the locke saints band was a high school band from watts califorinia led by reggie andrews. also known as the msingi workshop, the locke saints band created deep jazz/funk and modern soul. similar to kashmere stage band, there is an energy and mood to the music that is raw yet focused. everlasting love blends soul and funk nicely with an incredible vocal performance, originally recorded by rufus and chaka khan. this 7 inch is limited to 300 copies only!

an eternal raw groove, dirty keys, deep & dub chords…extended house for club abuse ! part 4.

for this special project we asked our producers to create their own track with lyrics and samples of mc raw. now you can fully experience the diversity and creativity of the megarave label. this is part 2 of the megarave 100.

repress, including download coupon!
lover. fighter. prophet. freak magnet. time-traveler. musician, photographer and designer jimmy edgar is a wayward prodigy streaking across the cosmic dance-floor. in 2001 at the tender of 18, his hyper-sexed microchip stylings caught the ear of warp, where he cranked out his brand of amped-up laptop funk for the next eight years, culminating in the full-length classic >color strip< (2006). now 26, edgar is shaking things up at !k7. on new turf, edgars sonic prowess takes on a leaner, more radio-ready shine and what edgar does essentially and very well is make your body move.

they advised us not to sing reads the cheeky title of excentric chilean beatmakers los updates new ep . 4 tracks full of wicked grooves, raw and sweet at the same time and that particular discard of old rules that has become the trademark of producers coming from the land at the end of the world. of course released by nice cat! records

new play records signing carlos barbosa & artistic raw with mixes from hatiras & jerome robbins.

with juno records hitting its tenth release we revisit yet another classic from the archives of electronic music royalty. producer, label boss, dj & remixer extraordinaire, charles webster will need no introduction to house music lovers, and its his 1998 collaboration with renowned uk vocalist shara nelson which gets a 2010 touch up. orignally out on the seminal label pagan, >sense of danger< was a true deep house anthem back then and stuttgarts most famous son, motor city drum ensemble steps up with two contrasting but equally excellent remixes. the >other thing dub< revisits the raw cuts sound that mcde is famous for - nelsons vocal expertly chopped up over organic piano grooves and a chugging beat. the second vocal mix stays truer to the tough beats and metallic synths of websters original, a real chicago feel provided by the ebullient hats and dubby bass line.

z is hitting you with 3 tracks from the debut album by akabu, dave lees pseudonym for his more electronic housey material. the debut akabu album >the phuture aint what it used to be< is due this year and is filled with deep, musical, properly underground grooves but which still posses enough energy to keep the dancefloor busy. boom clap bachelors - a collective of producers, live musicians and djs out of copenhagen / denmark. the collective was founded in 2005 it provided the outlet for future collaboration. the music spans from electronica, disco non disco to leftfield, new wave, soul and indie influcences. remix comes from the mighty motor city drum ensemble

this is the second release from marc carbone & david gneo, together as metacid on braincrashed records, again with 2 strong acid techno tracks on the info side and the logo side is made by the master stanny franssen aka g-force himself! dont miss this piece of raw and hard acid techno using the real tb303 & tr 909.

south london boy jitterbug drops his 2nd ep on uzuri after his well received debut >raw winter< early 2009. he pretty much continues where he left off. raw, deep cuts, strictly for the heads with even more attention to the detail. taking in disco, via chicago, detroit and london! a self assured 2nd ep and strictly unmissable!