benedikt frey s arresting out of here was the second entry of our blanc series. originally a vinyl-only limited release, now the track gets a fresh new treatment in the hands of two mainstays of european techno: roman flugel and simon haydo. flugel s cosmic disco drama rework lives up to its name, maintaining the noir disco spirit of the original track but infusing it with tension-building sequences and strings that give it an extra mischievous twist. our favorite frankfurter also straightens the rhythmic skeleton and adds shuffling shakers to make it a relentless dancefloor weapon. haydo s remix delves into a more dismal terrain, transforming the vocals into haunted echoes, adding esoteric synths and topping it all with razor-sharp percussion in what sounds like a storm of ice asteroids falling into a lake of steel. the 12inch comes in a beautiful sleeve featuring an exclusive illustration by barcelona-based artist pau lopez and design by arnau pi.

played by monsieur cedric (serie limitee), jkriv (razor-n-tape)...
given that cocktail d amore s first entry into the re-edit arena, cockring d amore, landed almost a year ago, this follow-up is long overdue. whereas that ep featured a trio of reworks from the extended family, both tracks on this solid 7- (snigger) come from berlin-based dj/producer trent. he begins with the cheery european disco of -the acrobat-, where prominent horn lines rise and fall over slick funk guitars and shimmering strings. flip for the cosmic disco-meets-cosmic rock masculinity of -the fool-, a killer fusion of elastic slap bass, eyes closed guitar solos and occasional blasts of glam rock vocals. whip off your t-shirt and get to it (dancing, that is).

pure worries from leipzig — three club burners steeped in detroit traditions, distilling the explorations in collective, nervy hypnosis of km live sets. as the music slowly unfurls, there he is at every turn, subtly tweaking its parameters, redistributing its weight, pricking its grooves into a state of utterly infectious perpetual movement. the two visions of chilazon track opposite pathways: the first is twelve minutes of gorgeous, dubwise, aquatic techno, spattered with kicks and razor-sharp hi-hats, and smeared with ghostly echoes, then a terse mesh of broken drums, escalating to a quiet yet feverishly intense peak. lanthanum is calligraphic swordplay, its toms and bass stabs warily circling one another in a graceful steppers’ dance, spaced-out and fathoms-deep

though theyre both originally from kansas, chrissy & hawley met in chicago, and began working together on songs that unite their very different individual styles: emotional dance music with catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics in the tradition of yazoo, pet shop boys, arthur russell, kid creole & the coconuts, larry levan, and patrick cowley. their debut album comes hot on the heels of an ep on smartbar’s own northside ‘82 imprint, which has won over tastemakers like the black madonna, jackie house & jason kendig (honey soundsystem), prince rama, and avalon emerson. “some of the most earnest and charming pop music i’ve heard in years” - avalon emerson “iÕve been obsessing over ‘photoboothÕ” - jason kendig nite owl co-founder chrissy is a genre-bending dj / producer, known for releases on labels like classic, freerange, razor-n-tape, planet mu, and hypercolour, his influential “my year of mixtapes” blog, and his dj residency at the legendary chicago nightclub smartbar. hawley shoffner is a chicago-based singer-songwriter with a distinctive, immediately recognizable voice in the tradition of karen o, kathleen hanna, or siouxsie sioux. 2lp includes special insert and digital download code

underground slick yet daring chicago veteran emcee gilead7 of the windy city super collective tomorrow kings has completed yet another audio diamond to accompany the already existing brilliance of his nationally and internationally distributed collection of uniquely-created albums. known and respected by his scattered international cult following for not only his record collaborations and stage sharing with everyone from vast aire and a.g. but also his sonically experimental and lyrically razor-edged abrasive -art rap- for over 12 years, gilead has etched an indelible place for himself in indie hip-hop, combining aggressive universe creation and quirky nerdom in ways that only he could pull off

keith tenniswood returns in 2016 with dub vault vol. 2, the second emission of dubwise productions under his radioactive man moniker, originally recorded a decade ago while based in scrutton street studios. a long time fan of roots, reggae and dub here he fully indulges in the genre whose keystone bass weighted sounds have informed the electro-focused designs he is predominantly known for. explosion begins the ep recorded utilising new toy at the time, a korg esx1 sampler and sequencer, resulting in simple but crashing dancehall beats with a diliinja style bassline that is pure roughage. second track razor sees tenniswood also take up the guitar as well as beat programming in this track named after the * stepping razor* peter tosh and a nod to his music hero adrian sherwood and on u sound vibes. blazer rounds off the ep, a collab with long term dub head and band member with keith from bargecharge (check fuel records early releases late 90s) james foster. tape echo and distorted bass make up the thick sound of this trac

wade from hello records called mr. pc “detroit’s hardest working dj” about a year back, and the fruits of his labor shine through on this curious beatdown and jazz funk re-edit record. in his own words, “the scene doesn’t need another hand-stamped and numbered vinyl-only disco edit label, so i went ahead and took the proverbial razor and tape to some jazz-fusion-disco-not-disco tracks that influenced me coming up as a bass player, now fully capable for dj dance floor elevation.”
limited to 450 hand-stamped and numbered copies.

the french electronic music scene is having quite a renaissance of late and toulouse based zendid s debut ep for infuse, the understellite ep is indicative of the renaissance currently afoot.. kicking things off, second way is a razor sharp blend of groove led house music with a main room sensibility whilst title track understellite is quirkier in its approach, its anarchic b-line snaking throughout the track to lend a tripped out edge. disco dance rounds things off with a heady slice of bottom heavy phunk.

son of sound aka henry maldonado has been producing influential house music dating back right back to 1991. he has released on strictly rhythm as house 2 house, maxi records as deja vu and maw records as rhythm section. son of sound has recently appeared on tirk and local talk before dropping the bomb that is jewel eye nights on jus ed s underground quality. he also has releases scheduled for later in the year on razor n tape and city fly. currently working on a collaboration ep with recloose for his own district 30 label. henry is also host of the highly regarded hit it and quit it radio show on the lot and east village radio with recloose and private panther.

following up on his critically acclaimed this day ep, pomrad (be) debuts his full length with on and on records (fra) & jakarta records (ger) worldwide this summer. pomrad a.k.a. adriaan van de velde has lots of funk in his colorful trickster bag. just check out the title track knights of his album: its beats chug like the wheels of a locomotive and electrifying synth solos guarantee the best brain freeze you’ve ever felt. he could be your favorites producer, favorite producer with lefto & mr. carmack among his fans. his debut album knights, a collection of razor sharp keyboard licks, phat electro grooves and thick funk, following up on his ep release, which received radio support from mistajam (bbc radio1), alex nut (rinse fm) & lefto (studio brussels).

apotek records takes a conversant and pliable approach to this dialectic ep. jerome sydenham opens the technological fray with the title track dialectic. deep swinging rhythms coupled with a deeply rooted dub vocal truly define its essential neoteric sensibilities. jerome sydenham s remix of macroisms drone is a prime example of take no prisoners berghain techno pure rumpus. the b-side introduces the sophomore single from hot new berlin talent non reversible. the track kuro is absolutely unapologetic in its discharge of nebulous dark thunder techno. powerful! on the last cut, jerome sydenham gets back behind the splicing desk, breaks out the razor blades and deftly edits the echoplex classic pitch break. the results is transcendent hypnotic techno bliss.

we reckon it s time for a full junktion ep on outplay! you can say wide awake is an appropriate title after a wonderful 2015 with a string of ep s on sleazy beats, razor-n-tape and rose records. this four tracker explores the sound he s been developing over the years and even touches a newer side. the ep opens with the title track wide awake and embodies the signature junktion sound with a summery balearic touch. what we are is a faster synth laden affair coupled with his usual sample action. sunny side up is what the title says it is, a sunny disco track driven by a groovy bassline and a funky rhythm guitar. the ep closes down with don t mess up for a more contemplative jazzy track with some smooth sampling and afro touches.

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martin enke aka lake people returns to permanent vacation with his first original material since his debut album “purposely uncertain field“. the three tracks on the “every place you go“ ep stay true to the unmistakable signature sound of lake people from the first beat to the last breath. it is also testament to how far martin has built and refined his own sound universe. cinematic soundscapes and hypnotic ambience meet razor sharp beats that will keep you on the right track. your soundtrack for a romantic road trip through post-apocalyptic wasteland and abandoned cities.

sol power sound is proud to present their first release of 2016, a 3-song ep by recent finnish expatriate, tom of brooklyn. after a massive release on razor-n-tape in 2015 (and slight change of moniker), the ever-mysterious tom delivers a 3-song ep of breezy disco grooves inspired by his recent cruise of the islands.

there is significantly more than a scintilla of exuberance on cosmin trg’s first 2016 venture on his own fizic imprint. number four in the series further explores the dense textures present on last year siiiep, but largely dispenses with the ennui in favour of a different discourse. oblic offers a brisk groove that ebbs and flows among graphite-thin layers of percussion and sonic debris. the recurring dust sample amplifies the vigorous rhythmic attributes of the track, rendering it withprime dance floor capabilities. serpenti takes distant sparkles of mutant chimes, wraps them around the relentless pulse of thudding kick drum and soaks everything in static. granules and grit are extracted from circuitry with a focus on razor sharp sound system efficiency. produced by cosmin trg, transformed by matt colton at alchemy mastering, with original artwork from cosmin himself.

bodyjack returns to his bodytrax label with another 3 outstanding bodytrax. is he always like this? is an infectious groove-based techno workout which has been tried and tested by a select few djs over the last few months. kamala’s revenge is a hypnotic tribal roller with darkside vocals, off-kilter rhythms and & tripped out fx. one for the heads down crew. last but not least, the uptempo house jacker disrespect combines a killer bassline and bodyjack’s now signature razor sharp beats ’n’ stabs to round off the ep. oh, and there are 4 locked grooves on the 12- release for the heads. don’t sleep on this one!

italian rudeboy ivan iacobucci brings his brand of lowdown funk-influenced tech house to apollonia with this sterling three-tracker. over two decades of hard work and dedication to his craft has culminated in ivan’s untainted reputation and widespread respect within the underground from true heads like zip and, of course, the apollonia boys. his love of jazz in evident throughout this ep which is full of subtlety and depth, pulsating b-lines and smooth chords are interlaced with razor-sharp percussion and delicate keys. the first track ‘old in on’ has a laid back, though driving, groove, pushing forward with a hefty bassline that is perfectly counterbalanced by the light twinkling keys and barely-there pads. ‘scris frumos’ encapsulates more of an ominous, tribal feeling with intricate effects trickling through every pore of its deep, dark exterior. its atmospherics keep you intrigued, voices echo in the background and a few moments of softened chimes really intensify the already mysterious vibe. ‘mini ass’ channels more of that electro-funk that forms the foundation of ivan’s love for music, haywire radio pulses prance around stuttered beats, giving it a slightly cosmic feel, while pipes add a more organic nuance to the track. absolutely masterful work from ivan, and another inspired addition to the apollonia catalogue.

lady blacktronika shows two totally different sides to her character with her return to bass culture via a potent ep full of deliciously dark, bass-heavy productions placed side by side with more soulful explorations of the house sound. following the ‘all in vain’ ep, which landed earlier this year, lady blacktronika comes correct once again with a collection of four of the finest quality cuts. our introduction to the ep is a thorough dip in the deep end of tech house, with the marauding ‘it rains’. full of darkness, the venomous track stomps along with a powerful, darkside bassline and razor-sharp percussion. high-pitched keys add to the malevolent flavour of this raw cut. after that, we get a more measured, yet mysterious and unsettling slice of minimal funk. ‘no good’ is a hypnotic trip inside lady blacktronika’s murky world with snarling synth lines, clever percussion, eerie fx and a naughty little b-line. on the flip we have retro-inspired ‘call my name’, with a very old school feel as the 808 gets a proper workout in tandem with a familiar female spoken-word vocal layered over the top. this is bound to send the dance floor into uproar with its killer vocal sample. finally ‘set out your luv’ gives the ep a heady ending, light airy pads are placed alongside a grooving bassline, soulful vocals, diamond-cut beats and squelchy effects to create a lush, dreamy soundscape which will get those hips moving….

garrett david and adam rowe return to stripped & chewed with an accomplished new ep, “now that we are here, where are we?”. also known as the bell boys, the pair were last seen on a funky electro 7” for star creature following 2013’s “hotel garma ep” for discovery recordings. this new five track record finds the chicago-based duo making major strides forward in their already rather mature sound, fusing razor-sharp rhythms with plush melodies informed by deep knowledge of house music history – no surprise from two buyers for chicago institution gramaphone records.

he/at returns to his own label with four uncompromising workouts. rough beats, razor sharp synth work and booming bass merge to form this ep. taking cues from the harder fringes of chicago house and straight up detroit techno, this ep is as eclectic as it is tough.

south london ordnance returns to aery metals with a quartet of rolling club cuts. the british artist ties up italo and industrial references with trademark steely percussion and warping atmospherics. exercises in razor edged tool techno trade blows with more submerged, rhythmic recordings and finnish outsiders femme en fourrure return to the label for a new collaboration.

time to welcome chrissy, a chicagoan dj, producer, edit-maker, blogger, sometime dance music historian and documenter and general hard-working mother f..ker (according to stool pigeon). the smart bar resident has had a string of top drawer releases on house labels such as classic, tugboat edits, razor n tape and hypercolour, not to mention his own brilliant nite owl diner label which he runs with alex burkat. chuck in releases for planet mu and running the juke/footwork label loose squares and you start to get the picture. this guy is a genre-bender extraordinaire and clearly a tireless and highly creative individual so were very proud to have him join us hear for his freerange debut

philadelphia s michael the lion has been making waves recently with his original productions and edits for soul clap records and razor-n-tape. michael s most known edits ep brings the philly flavour with big strings, hot percussion and uplifting vibes. he adapts the trademark sound he d developed for over a decade under the pseudonyms dj apt one and rcmp - live instruments sit seamlessly with sampled grooves to create organic, classic textures. the lion sound is always funky, always strong and always ready for the floor. a1. the hangover - a reslung take on one of the great dancefloor classics. a long-time staple of michael s tour sets. a2. know this - rock solid philly funk grooves complete with live bass and organ right in the pocket. b1. fly robert - strings and percussion rule the day on this uplifting take on a most known cut. b2. bo knows - bo knows afro-latin percussion, bo knows horns. bo knows feel-good vibes! michael s recent releases have had dj support from bicep, faze action, mark farina, the reflex, kraak & smaak, greg wilson, jacques renault, cosmo baker, mousse t, ron basejam, yam who?, razor-n-tape, nicholas, dj bruce, soul clap, sleazy mcqueen, hot toddy, pete herbert, dj rocca, inkswel, recloose and more.

when umek introduced his moniker zeta reticula at the beginning of the century, he got the following review: *sounds something like a cross between basic channel style minimalism, anthony rother electro bliss and ummmm.... umek and his crazy synthetic chords and razor sharp production.* his sound has changed since, but it seems like he is not immune to some nostalgia. electro nostalgia to be exact.

label founder mire composes the debut release on nuthe recordings. hailing from east london he sets the tone for the label with his own vision of techno and experimental music. the first track on the ep is distorted silhouettes a dark pulsating, bass heavy techno cut. sitting on the flipside is entropy this is more melodic, with a twisted analogue synth lead throughout and a pumping 4x4 kick. the final track is a haunting droney soundscape which which cuts like a razor at points and tails off as an outro into whats coming next on the imprint.

northside ‘82 is proud to welcome smart bar resident savile to the label for our second release. entitled suffer play, this three track ep imagines an alternate reality where minimal house takes an extended detour through chicago, strapping on the city’s famous jacking percussion for a more robust but equally razor sharp sound. “spaced” opens the record with a jolt of jacking house, pairing a limber bass line with tense percussion and pinpoint vocal samples. “1pm morning” is inviting and warm, a richly crafted environment lit by by resonating bass, wallpapered with sharpened guitar strums, and decorated with jangling percussion and clavinet accents. closer, “recipes from nowhere”, is the dreamiest of them all, letting melodies bubble around the track’s bass line backbone and swaddling listeners in melancholic pads. altogether an exceptional record from one of the city’s brightest young.

the two track evolutions ep sees enzo siragusa and alexkid each give us their own personal take on the infamous kilimanjaro sound. label head enzo once again fuses his junglist past with sleek tech beats on the a side in the form of desire skippy percussion imbuing the track with a real sense of funk before a monster 90s style b-line cuts through the mix to really nail the floor.
alexkid steps up with his trademark dubby style on the flipside with wear your cape, razor sharp percussion and a cavernous bass taking the track to deliciously lofty heights. both tracks are logical progressions from the notorious kilimanjaro sound they pioneered.

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

we re very happy to announce the re-lauch of klakson, the legendary electro/techno label run by steffi and dexter! klakson was one of the major west coast labels during the second wave of dutch electro/techno heydays at the beginning of the century, releasing several classics such as dexter s i don t care or fastgraph s systematic . now the time is right and a return in style it is... without mercy dexter drops four of his trademark razor-sharp sci-fi electro p-funk bombs that will make dancefloors explode worldwide... listen and learn ya kiddies!

three tracker of primers. top tune mixmag germany. on my own - a heaving banger with filled with gloomy stabs and strobe-filled crescendos, slapped with heavyweight claps in all the right places. cut and thrust - frenetic synths spin in a shower of sparks around razor sharp hi-hat barrages. duck and cover! relax - a deeper, organic feeling permeates this lights-out groove filled with wooden hits, simmering shakers, and warm synth washes.

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

nach dem weltweiten erfolg des albums *blackbird* aus dem jahr 2013 (platz 65 in deutschland) meldet sich das neuseeländische septett mit *bays* zurück. die neun stücke entstanden im bandeigenen studio in kilbirnie, wellington, dem ehemaligen presswerk des labels hmv. ist letzteres vielleicht ein grund für den genrereichtum des albums? es beginnt mit dem lodernden funk von *wairunga blues*, entwickelt sich dann zu einem hybrid aus reggae, jazz, soul, blues und techno-rhythmen. für fans von bonobo, thievery corporation, quantic, d’angelo, easystar allstars, rudimental, bilal, sbtrkt. das 180-gramm-doppelvinyl enthält eine download-karte.

amsterdam native mr mendel continues to churn out top notch edits at a steady pace in between crate digging and gigs around the world. this second 12 inch for basic fingers is a welcome follow up to his previous release which featured fela & gil. on release no.28 he s dug even deeper than last time and found not one, two or three but four absolute killer songs to take his razor sharp blade to. no messing around, mr mendel aims straight for the top with these joyful disco cuts.

stunning double a side 2 tracker from luca lozano giving a respectful and wistful nod to the uk born sound of early bleeps and bass. the music is bleak and beautiful with massive basslines and razor sharp percussion. expertly crafted and dangerous on the dancefloors!

this collection will appeal to fans of the synth/vocoder work and unmistakable razor sharp production of gina x performance as well as fans of left-field synth heavy prog and disco (a more rock based moroder if you will). specially remastered for this vinyl reissue. presented on high-quality 180gram colored vinyl.

vinyl only! there are 4 original tracks, 2 from each producer, split by side. another tasty, collaborative release brimming with deep, low slung and mid tempo goodness. dj support from jimpster, session victim, thatmanmonkz, the revenge, cottam, ben la desh, sleazy beats, razor n tape, mermaids, anna wall and many more. limited to 300 copies

key dj support: james ruskin, benjamin damage, perc, tlr, orde meikle/slam, iron curtis, marco zenker, dario zenker, lo shea, rsd, the organ grinder, john heckle, space dimension controller, benji b, randomer, dj deep, dexter, laurent garnier, altered natives, norman nodge, trickski, boys noize, vincent neumann milos has been causing quite a stir of late with his limited handstamped msr & milos recordings projects, gaining support from key players including ben sims, gez varley (lfo), and colin dale. now we look forward to receptive visions, a label focused on no bullsh*t, real dancefloor techno. kicking off with the euphoric yet raw -reconery flight-, razor sharp hats, and massive drops pave the way for gauranteed dancefloor response! flip for -away days-, heads straight down, with a distinct gnarled, ragged intensity and thick pulsating grooves! one to watch!

shadeleaf drop their eighth release in what is now established as essential catalogue ! joseph caserta (now known simply as caserta) is a multifaceted dj & producer based out of boston, massachusetts, who has worked with razor n tape, soul clap records, midnight riot, bbe, and kon s star time imprint. ricky is a little slice of traditional est coast, soundsystem house - a simplistic but textured workout aimed squarely at the floor, with it s lascivious narration and repetitive hook the jeep mix harks back to those 90 s b2 beats mixes on the big apple s prodigious hip hop output... digging royalty and a bona-fide master of the art of the re-edit kon handles the first of the b side re-rubs stripping things back a little and letting the bump and hustle ride to an altogether more hypnotising and atmospheric destination finally label boss that man monkz adds more than a little sheffield grit to proceedings, amping the rhythm section and laying out a deadly bass line... another shadeleaf sureshot !

ltd 2015 repress !! release no.9 for fofs deeper house offshoot with >black dynamite< bustin out a 4 tracker of fine house music. >busted loop< is a stripped down, low slung infectious grind, >mothers love< a slo-mo burner with sampled vocal snatches of a classic soul singer. on the flip, >wayback< is the more traditionally obvious deep house cut, a sense of melancholy intwined in the razor sharp beats and >block a< rounds things off with a phunked up groove

modernista records reaches it’s fifth release and it’s over to paul bennett again with a pair of impressively varied productions. * on before off* is stripped to the bare bones techno with ever contorting razor-sharp arpeggios. as a counter balance, * although sometimes appear* is deep, emotive, melodic house with sound system-shaking bottom end.

tangible assets returns with its fourth release in the series by label owner stojche. an outlet that’s given the berlin based producer the freedom to explore and distill his trademark dubbed out detroit fueled productions. asset 04 follows on from three previous releases and opens its account with ‘payback’. a dubbed out affair that’s firmly grounded in a powerful groove. stojche sets about reinforcing his strengths in composing a surgically laden foundation with precision placement of 909 toms, panned snares and staggered kick drums that proceed into razor sharp hats, blooming into subtle delayed pads which are further lifted by emotive and colourful chords. payback’s true charm lies in its ability to capture an honesty and sincerity that’s as captivating as it is transcendent.“tunnel’ continues where ‘payback’ left off and leads in with a booming cavernous kick drum, diving directly deep into a wonderland of mysticism, an effortless trademark that’s clearly evident within all of stojche’s productions. rich swirling pads rise and sit happily beside cleverly programmed melodic keys that tease in out of the mix, directly complementing the main elements of its structure. if anything, ‘sinister alley’ should be further proof of the macedonian born producer’s maturity in exploring the outer worldly and broken beat time signatures. his approach in creating both depth and enchantment is both pragmatic and effective. beautifully deep, undulating and atmospheric. ‘sinister alley’ opens with an airy signal that captivates upon overture. combining quintessential snares, a series of rapid fire hats that are anchored by an analog baseline, he sets about creating hypnotism with layers of atmospheric suspense, while fluttering waves of electronic circuitry waver in the distance. a multitude of pads and textures combine to create an ethereal feel and harmonic cloud to float within. tangible assets 004 is far more than just another chapter in stojche’s musical journey and much more than just another release on his label. it’s further evidence and development in a sound that truly captures the essence of the man behind these tracks. an ethos he’s been exploring for quite some time, catalyzing imagination and furtherance that’s beyond tangible.

* couleba* gets reworked by heidelbergs groove ambassador, move d, and razor-n-tape boss, jkriv. the respective versions blend the analog players society s west african instrumentations and soaring vocal talents of missia saran diabate into a chugging atmospheric dub and a throwback boogie jam flush with jkrivs guitar chops.

revisiting the artists that started it all, the odd boys return to sol asylum for another full length ep on the label. bringing their known flavor of funk and all things odd, we are happy to present the seventh release on sol asylum filled with >cosmic energy<. vortex shows the boys fine tuned producing skills and showcases their well-developed expertise with analog production techniques to create futuristic sounds. the elegant track takes us to a far off place with traveling basslines and glimmering synths with just enough dirt recorded from their analog tape to get that distinctive odd sound. taking us back to ancient egypt with pyramid we are taken into a thought forming incubator of divine cosmic landscapes with swinging razor blade hats, pulsating synth lines, rolling techno grooves and their signature tweaked percussion. finishing off this planetary trip through the odd galaxy with sphere, we are orbited into an emotional realm with alluring pads that are accompanied by arpeggiated synth lines that levitate you to a state of bliss.

having produced one third of nas generation-defining illmatic, large professors place on the pantheon of hip-hop heavyweights is already etched in stone. when you add in his groundbreaking debut as a member of main source - or the fact that he has collaborated with luminaries like pete rock, a tribe called called quest, busta rhymes, mobb deep, masta ace, and big daddy kane - it is crystal clear that the mans influence towers high above the history of the hip hop.
with fat beats records’ release of re:living, large professor builds on his already impressive discography with an entirely self-produced record that delivers all the crisp drums, razor-sharp scratches, and innovative uprock grooves that define his signature sound. *i m moving forward,* large says, *but i went back to an earlier formula. with this project i feel like it is the closest that i take it back to that main source style.*
featuring roc marciano, inspectah deck, cormega, g-wiz, fortune, and lord jamar, re:living shines a spotlight on new yorks best voices from the golden era to today. but above all, large professor lets his production do the talking - and with a legacy like his, beats speak louder than words.

the second release on fina white is a four tracker from rising barcelona producer and former rbma attendee clip! diverse releases on discomaths, classicworks, sweat taste and jd records, coupled with his signature hardware only live shows have really put clip! on the map locally and throughout europe. key to his sound is a shifting style and impressive knowledge of sound design, displayed on this brotherhood ep though four pure and unadulterated peak time cuts. there s a real menace to the bassline, low end throb and razor hats of the title track, whilst r36 showcases the fusion of sounds clip! can attain in his productions. on the flip side, forward is, surprise, a no messing, relentlessly percussive banger whilst dissonance s technique heads down an equally straight-up, rough n ready path.

the galleria is a new project from morgan geist (storm queen, metro area) that ripples with echoes of the indigenous music of long-gone new jersey malls and nyc radio stations: bombastic freestyle, club dubs, razor-edits and bubblegum-pop r&b.

some facts about duncan gray... he is a multi-instrumentalist tune smith... he has a label called tici taci... he was, along with our kid, one half of the criminally under-rated machine funk duo the sons of slough who produced an album of elastic electro (milk, milk, lemonade) and invented electro-bingo (two fat ladies... aux 88). he has recorded a cover version of robert calverts (ex-hawkwind) *lord of the hornets*... he has played space guitar on a number of my remixes (we like to call his sound pink wray). he has given me 4 tracks of low-slung sleazey loveliness to release on bird scarer...
andrew weatherall : march 2015

active for over 25 years, max durante is a legendary figure in the italian techno scene. an early 90s innovator in combining the sounds of techno, acid and industrial with his old school project on the legendary italian label acv/hot trax. his project automatic sound unlimited with darchangelo of rephlex records fame was ahead of the game back then. so like glove fits hand. max fits perfectly on sonic groove with a cutting edge , menacing time bomb of an ep. sharp as a razor, hard as steel this is seriously powerful stuff for those that like there techno uncompromised.