7 years on, fred p drops installment 2 of the incredible adventures of captain p, subtitled escapism, a constant stream of consciousness that takes you on a journey into a dimension of sound. eu pressing.

hear, hear! get ready for some cyberfunkadelic minimal with a blend of house.

tenax recording is proud to present the second installment of the anniversary ep series signed by two of the most representative artists of the underground scene both coming from italy: nightdrivers and bassa clan. the first duo (mass prod and rufus) under the nightdrivers moniker deliver two outstanding tracks in order to survive that will drive the floor crazy thanks to its hypnotic and percussive groove & strong and deep vocal. the second track scudiscio beat is a loopy groove with a whistling synth line that evolves from the beginning to the end. the second artists to feature are bassa clan (dino angioletti and fabrizio maurizi) they have released on their own imprint bassa clan, howl, rebirth amoungst others & will appear on tenax with time in a bottle and endless three. time in a bottle is a perfect mix between house and techno while endless three is a magical trip with an infinite change of rhythm based on a chopped up synth line from the beginning to the end. a record ready to be dropped at the peak of any set.dj support: nastia, honey dijon, marco faraone, joris voorn and nic fanciulli�

foreboding title, foreboding sounds. berlins redoubtable oliver deutschmann joins the hotflush roster with in the moment of death we have no regret. 3 club ready weapons, one blissed-out ambient cut. do we really need to describe them in flowery prose? no. just listen and play. loud.

dutch producer nathan surreal debuts on biologic records with ?star dust? featuring remixes from adesse versions and neville watson. exploring abstract, ?surreal? and melodic electronic sounds, the dutchman is a perfect addition to the biologic roster. appearing on a host of underground labels since 2014, nathan is set to make a breakthrough with ?star dust� balancing on the edge of reality and pushing further into the abstract and surreal worlds ?star dust? unfolds through waving synths and dubby bass lines ??? is a darker track, the bassline punchier and driving acid-tinged synths create a dance-floor ready record. next up ?human music? has a more minimal introduction, building in intensity as the synths come through until finally the melody drops, maintaining the dreamy top line that nathan is so adept at maintaining. neville watson provides the first remix on the ep, he adds reverb to the vocal, amplifying its effect on the track. star dust is intensified, perfect for late night, or early morning, dance floors. addesse version?s remix of ?star dust? is a twisted acid remake, a left-field and off kilter beat is slowed down to a psychedelic swirl, pulsating throughout the track.

in 1978, famed latin jazz percussionist willie bobo released a promo-only 12� single featuring a �special disco version� of �always there�, a cut from his most recent album hell of an act to follow. pressed in extremely limited quantities and never available commercially, this 12� quickly became a highly sought-after rarity for djs and collectors. now, this lost treasure is back in print while supplies last, complete with an exclusive a new multitrack edit of �always there� from dj / crate-digger extraordinaire kon (bbe / soul clap) on the b-side. released in partnership with the bobo family, this official pressing revisits a dancefloor-ready masterpiece.

simbad is by no means a newcomer, and has built his rep-utation with over a decades worth of releases. besides his close affiliation with brownswood recordings / worldwide fm, he�s had production credits on releases by mala, daymé arocena and robert owens, and remixed the likes of black jazz consortium, quantic and roy ayers to name but a few. for this release, simbad once again proves his bold and versatile productions skills. continuing where his previous solo releases left off, he returns to his roots to further his journey exploring house music in all its richness and diversity under his new moniker smbd. with references of classic techno, house, and broken beat, the end result is fresh and inspiring. �message 045� is just that, a comment on today�s world tinted with the sound of an uncertain, technological future and held together with innocent melodies, bubbling synths, rolling basslines and driving percussion. shimmering pads and punching drums carry both �ping pong love� and �backstreet�, ready for the dance floor. title track �message 045� takes a beatless, contemplative approach, dreamy, euphoric instrumenta-tion aided with dialogue that captures the essence of the release. newcomer world air offers his charmingly unconventional approach to �ping pong love�, a mesmerizing and inventive piece that takes the listener on a trip to a brave new sonic world. watch this space for world air�s debut release soon..

this music sounds mysterious and moody. well constructed works of smudgy acid and intermittent distortion make these tracks equally as ready for a dance floor as they are a spliff. we defaced the labels to further cloak the craftsman.

52 minutes music! on stiff little spinners vol. 8 this is proven once again with seven exclusive tracks by thomas atzmann, rampue, kalipo, krink, paradise hippies, gimmix and monopohl. the eighth edition of the stiff little spinners compilation is ready for the next demolition party with a mix of modern deep house, slow jams & dreamy techno future classics

here we are again. highlights, the second release from panea is ready. first stop, an amazing journey over the frequencies by the hand of primary perception. second stop, a deep beauty from aleexe and pepe. on the other side, the master s. moreira delights us with one of his gems, no more words need to be said. last but not least, the much talented guys from formas with a very personal groove.

berlin collective away ready the 4th release in their catalogue. with 001 on the label being a va, 002 being an ep from joe claussell & mr.ties as away soundsystem and 003 being a second va - they now present a split 2-tracker from label mainstay move d and his pairing with jonah sharp under their collaborative guise of reagenz. whilst keeping an anchor at berlin�s about blank, away have hosted parties at numerous other venues across the city as well as barcelona and throughout have maintained a welcoming and free spirited attitude. harnessing this attitude and channeling the collectives detroit influences, away have developed their imprint which has so far taken shape over a set of 3 analogue-heavy vas. next in line follows suit in melding tough drums with motor city pads. natural in their progression, both tracks spark ardour as they steadily develop adding another fine addition to a blooming catalogue.

after an italian-artists-only policy in 2016, un.t.o. goes international with its 6th release presenting the amsterdam-based producer jack roland. this one cuts a line between rough and ready electro and cutting edge techno.

this classic deep house jam was huge in its original form when it landed on som underground back in 2000, and then it went on to receive the remix treatment from artists as widely respected as 2000 & one and christopher groove. aside from the official remixes, the likes of luciano took the accapella for a ride and created infamous bootlegs that took the scene by storm, whether soundtracking an intimate club throwdown or a blissed-out ibiza terrace moment. now, more than fifteen years on from the original release, it s time to revisit a stone cold classic and call in a fresh interpretation. berlin-based tony lionni has already scored countless essential deep house releases for freerange, madhouse, modelisme, mule musiq and versatile amongst many others. his warm, slow-grooving approach suits the mood of pachanga s laconic vocal delivery perfectly, but behind the mellow veneer there s a powerful, soundsystem-ready punch to the track that demonstrates why lionni has risen to be such an in demand producer over the years

oshana delivers the second release of yoyaku�s sub label yoy, serving up a trio of club-ready cuts.

sheffields thatmanmonkz is quite the sonic force to be reckoned with. with an impressive discography across the board, dropping his most recent album columbusing on delusions of grandeur in 2016 and running his own successful imprint shadeleaf, were very happy to welcome him to dirt crew and present his latest ep shade throw. kicking things off rough and ready in true detroit �hight tech jazz style,manna for poppa is a saxed up dance floor bomb ready for the taking. intrinsic divine, a sonically soaring breakbeat outing lightens the mood a little, think classic trip hop meets modern deep house. the cinematic string arrangement is accompanied by freestyle piano and licks of ad-libbed sax over a steady kitspace jam 2017 sees thatmanmonkz team up with new york citys clyde phalanx to create a pure psyched up space house outing. we can picture this one over a sun-drenched balearic scenery or deep in a dark and smokey basement somewhere. jazzy freestyle drums underpin a live guitar improvisation that gets truly nasty on this interplanetary journey. slow and sexy is the tempo for the closing track. evolver is a soulful disco burner reminiscent of idjut boys, grooving along with smooth rnb vocals and salacious keys while intoxicating strings lift the energy to pure cosmic goodness.

much may have changed over a two-decade period, but drumcodes commitment to releasing the scenes most cutting-edge and refined techno remains resolute. the label pushes forwards again in 2017 bringing fail-safe, club-ready music to the techno community. in the past 3 years, julian jeweil has released on highly regarded labels such as drumcode, minus and mobilee. one of the most consistent performers in the beatport techno chart, this prolific producer is as comfortable in the studio as he is in the booth, with his 2016 show s spanning five continents including an appearance at space for carl cox s final chapter, as well as london s egg and la s exchange. 2017s first drumcode release comes in the form of chart topping regular julian jeweil, who ll be putting out his first solo effort on the label. jeweils rolling ep showcases his skill as a producer and kicks off with the emphatic title track rolling . the perfect soundtrack for the early hours in the club, this sweaty affair proves just why hes at the top of the game right now. venice and blue illustrate his signature sound to a tee, with the eps final track traffic an acid-tinged behemoth, guaranteed to light up any set

ahead of the release of a full length album by the same title, honey soundsystem records presents 3 breakout tracks on 12- vinyl from octo octa s -where are we going?-. side a features the -new school- breaks pumper -move on (let go) (de-stress mix) and the peak-time synth heavy tear jerker -on your lips.- on the flip we share the 9 and a half minute aquatic house opus -where are we going? pt. 2- �do you feel better?� � is the line maya bouldry-morrison aka octo octa repeats like a mantra on the final track of �where are we going?� her newest and second studio lp. �it was the question every single person asked me after coming out as transgender,� she told us �overall i do, but no, i don�t feel better at every moment, which is why the track slips out with a dour bass drone in addition to a beautiful pad. these days, both emotions are ever-present for me.� it is precisely this candor and intensity that immediately drew us in when maya sent over the lp to consider for the honey soundsystem label. as djs we are always looking for music that can speak in our sets, not just the highest caliber productions, but songs that represent the changing landscape of the queer dance-floor. �where are we going?� reads like a diary. with track titles like �no more pain (promises to a younger self)� and �move on (let go) (de-stress mix)� you can�t avoid the autobiographical messages of these songs, but maya leaves no booty un-shaken - this is still 9 four-to-the-floor house and techno beauties to rock your body. her willingness to even model for the cover art of this lp, proved this is a side to octo octa we ve never seen or heard before, an artist ready to let her fans experience an intimacy as deep as the synths and lead lines she has gained notoriety for. applying her years of international dj�ing, this album flows with intention and has effortlessly found its way back into our headphones and home stereo systems repeatedly - pro-tip: you can even have sex to it. needless to say this is the first time in a decade honey soundsystem has thrown itself at a contemporary lp and we know once you hear it, you will know where we are goin

be ready for the first release of the brand new parisian label disques flegon. this various, from house to breakbeat, present its new producers: greta, dj stalingrad and malohne. raw and cold and full of wanted or unwanted mistakes : are the characterizing elements of this new release, coming straight from the right bank of paris.

limited edition hand stamped 12 vinyl - some say techno s 4/4 owes its powerful majesty to our human heartbeat and its constant, uninterrupted pulse. - some say the most magnificent and memorable dark skies on earth can be seen in sweden, known as the northern lights: they may vary its shape, colour and intensity through time, but its presence in our imaginary stays untouched and seems always ready to captivate us again.as true techno lovers, our vinyl only constellation welcomes swedish legendary artist samuel l. session: in rc we ve always referred to samuel s figure as the aurora borealis of techno: timeless, always evolving and majestic. in the dark plays 3 engaging, pushing and beat leading tracks: our most reliable 4/4 beat reference for those who enjoy getting lost dancing in the dark but don t want to lose the north.

this rare piece of ex-yu socialist electronica was considered lost. composed by famed croatian artist tomislav simovic for the 1981 sci-fi extravaganza visitors from the galaxy which included men with breasts, beautiful alien heroine and jan svankmajer monster on killing spree, it is now found and published by fox & his friends label team. this gatefold limited lp release on 180g vinyl includes soundtrack cut from the original master tapes restored by paul alexander from cedar audio ltd., extensive liner notes in english by zeljko luketic and irena paulus, new artwork insert spread with film set photographs and colour poster starring alien heroine andra. fox & his friends is run by leri ahel (worldwide syndicated mutant disco radio show) and zeljko luketic (electronic jugoton, ex yu electronica iii, borderline music). we release music without genre boundaries, discover rare, obscure and forgotten stuff, the sounds that have timeless value, both contemporary and vintage

ready for some disco?! here are two psychedelic, hypnotic and downright sleazy jams from dan ghenacia and the martinez brothers. designed to enter your mind, travel down your spine and get you movin� oh so fine, these fresh cuts from the boys have been road tested all summer long and have been approved with a 100% success rate. the result of two jam sessions in a new york studio, this is an instant classic two-track slice of vinyl�disco jam 1� will have your backside bouncing like a basketball going beserk, a killer groove and ultra crisp beats settings things off nicely. �disco jam 2� is a more �heads down� and moody, but also works off a seriously addictive rhythm. two expertly produced dance floor cuts from a team of professionals, tried and tested around the globe throughout the summer season and now ready for you on a fresh slab of black gold. catch them if you can!

co-founder of the galactic shelf records and resident dj for modu:lar - nerram is a liverpool-based artist that�s been making music and djing for over six years. having spent this time carefully refining his productions and growing a unique record collection, he�s built up an edgy style based around original, rare house music and punchy minimal. nerram is an exciting uk artist embarking on the next stage of his career.
nerram launches the galactic shelf with a debut 3-track ep including a remix by voigtmann. combining driving, futuristic sounds with deep grooves and breaks - this trio of cosmic cuts come dancefloor-ready and represent the artist�s diverse sound encapsulated. enigmatic and micron on the a side are an odyssey through big basslines and twisting synths, followed up by the experimental, spacey round and round on b1. completing the release is an altogether different interpretation of the first b side track by voigtmann - a grooving, stripped-back outro by this excellent producer.

yoruba records is proud to welcome back toto chiavetta for the release of his debut album, impermanence, split on vinyl format over two 12inches. hailing from catania, sicily, toto is known for his deep, techy, and often moody dancefloor-ready jams. this album wastes no time getting down to business, with impermanence (part 1) opening with tenor: a chunky, deep tech tune lead by a beautiful tenor sax ensuring this one will make waves in the coming months. highlighting his flexibility in the studio, totos revolution has come is a soulful and funky house jam featuring smooth, groovy basslines and slick guitar riffs, sure to set the mood. we couldnt be more proud to offer this debut album, one that highlights totos growth as an artist while maintaining a strict focus on the dancefloor. djs and listeners alike will find these tunes well suited for the late night hours, listen and enjoy!

yoruba records is proud to welcome back toto chiavetta for the release of his debut album, impermanence, split on vinyl format over two 12inches. hailing from catania, sicily, toto is known for his deep, techy, and often moody dancefloor-ready jams. on impermanence (part 2), dont give hope away revisits toto�s focus on the peak hour dancefloor, a warm and thick bass ushers in a smooth and spacey vocal that is definitely one to get people moving. the title track of this release, impermanence, keeps things chugging along with a classic deep house sound. the bassline commands you to move you your body as tshaka campbells spoken word vocal will have you lost in the moment. we couldnt be more proud to offer this debut album, one that highlights totos growth as an artist while maintaining a strict focus on the dancefloor. djs and listeners alike will find these tunes well suited for the late night hours, listen and enjoy!

einzelkind, randy fox, robin scholz and philipp boss join efforts to bring you hoer001. the joint effort ep, first instalment on the new frankfurt-based imprint einfach hören, contains four hardware-driven house-jams, all ready for excessive club-use. honoring the godfathers of housemusic, the producers invite you on a journey into ecstatic rhythms, funky basslines, lush pads and wicked vocals garnished with the imperfection, roughness and the evolving character of a neverending jamsession in their shared studio.

nice price deal !!! hess is more album cut would would you like to disco gets the full 12inch remix treatment. alongside the original is kenneth bagers original vocal remix and a dub version, both of which beef up the original for a more intense and dancefloor ready electro interpretation.

trained in the art of deejay toasting by the legendary dennis alcapone, lester bulllock initially called himself alcapone junior, until maverick record producer lee scratch perry renamed him dillinger in the early 1970s, following his success on a west kingston sound system called smith the weapon, based in the ghetto of payne avenue. perry cut dillingers first dozen tracks, and there was early work for other producers such as prince tony, augustus pablo, enos mcleod and phil pratt, then, dillingers debut album, ready natty dreadie, was a local hit for studio one, but the cb200 set for island catapulted him to international prominence. yet, the dillinger material with the roughest edge was always produced by bunny striker lee, as this lp, answer my question, so amply demonstrates. first issued in the netherlands on the scramble label in 1977, it shows dillinger on fearsome form, his relaxed rhyming toasts tackling sound system matters, the rastafari lifestyle, action movie subplots, the highs and lows of romantic relationships, the need to help the less fortunate, and other burning issues of the day with biting wit and verbal dexterity, all delivered over tough aggrovators rhythms�including an unusual cut of the three piece suit rhythm. go deh! reissued on lp and cd, on cd for the first time ever!

locklead is one of utrechts best kept secrets with his signature mpc beats and a deep stompin flavor. he s been catching serious attention lately with his releases on slapfunk, hot haus, unknown to the unknown and soulfood. the a side madniz combines this years utrecht sound with locklead s signature raw warmth. dancing sub-bass and radiating percussion! roa tek is a bomb, ready to explode under your command. combining shuffling grooves, alien noises and an earthquake sub. handle with care.

klamauk is back and ready to drop their first release of 2017 with this excellent cut from moony me. the austrian artist has already turned heads with a string of quality records dropping since 2012 and this current release is up to his usual high standards channelling deep, sample driven house vibes. the ep opens with �city of storms�, a knowing nod to soulful chicago and a lovely iron curtis rework that seriously does the business. over on the flip we have �puzzle shuffle� which packs lots of energy with the main hook, and will surely be a hit on the dancefloor. for �glass jungle chant� moony me uses a lighter touch with intricate live percussion, lovely chords and a squelchy sub bass.

finally, the saviour remixes form popkissed debut album is ready for release and on a lovely 4 track vinyl. two deep proghouse remixes from terje saether, techhouse from ruben naess aka end & below and a chicago inspired deephouse remix from robert solh

nice price deal !!! honest peak time techno bangers. suburban avenue welcomes two other great artists in its team. sav007 is a splitted ep between the german-based djs and producers, johannes volk and savas pascalidis. volk delivers two works: a1, >dont be afraid, theres no hope< is a an elegant and minimalistic techno tune, that seems to reveal his dystopian vision of the future, a2, >wrong prophecy< is a proper detroit banger track. pascalidis gives his contribution to this release with other two amazing cuts: b1, >night force< is a perfect track, ready for the big floor: noisy, boomy with a straight groove. b2, >strobe< is a classy and effective techno tool, lost in space.

in the outskirts of zagreb they already know what�s up, but now that young szch has stepped up to deliver the virgin infinite pleasure release, the whole world is about to get down to his vibe. combining the smoothness of some of the most epic boogie tracks the 80�s had to offer with the gritty punch of his machines, he conjured up four high energy dancefloor napalm club tracks ready to rock all dancefloors in the universe.

first second label s third record untitled ep comes from dj ok + dj bwin, which is two projects by leibniz alongside felix paul (making dj ok) and golem club�s alex hoppe (making dj bwin). the record consists of 4 old school, beat heavy and break infused house cuts ready for the club.

banlieue records starts the year 2017 with the release of blasphema eternal, the imprints sixth record, which will in fact be the only va release of the year as the label will focus on artist eps. it features five very different cuts that somehow fit perfectly together under banlieues common thread: a timeless feel, tracks that are full of detail but often understated, a breath of fresh air ready to lift up bodies and minds on the dance floor and anywhere else. first comes a club-ready dubbed out track by duo nummer, then a rather ambient tune reminiscent of idms finest moments by michigans own dmarc cantu. on the flipside, a machine funk track of an electro persuasion by label boss benoit b, followed by uptempo dance floor abstraction by mir and some lo-fi jackbeat deepness courtesy of wulffius featuring lyrics in french by jack tezam. limited to 300 vinyl copies.

5 years ago it all started with our very first release the raw joints 1. we wanted to build a platform for our artists to publish their music as they see it. now 13 releases further we re ready to introduce our biggest project ever since: raw joints 5!! to celebrate our 5th anniversary we decided to do something special and we had so many tracks that we decided to do a triple lp with 14 tracks on it. a lot of new/old artists have contributed to this heavy weight dance floor bomb with various styles and energy. to top it off we asked our good friends from studio airport to complete this thing with a proper raw joint sleeve. the mask is the face of slapfunk and inside this gatefold sleeve you will find us all dancing to that one thing which unites us all: music! shout out to our dear friend vincent de boer for drawing the magic. with all the celebrations comes a europe tour as well so hold tight!

picking up where they left off three years ago, modern heads, the much-respected collaboration between gianluca meloni and dino sabatini, are back with a dynamic and intriguing four track ep. the duo go straight in here with the club-ready athena. throughout this track, tight percussive elements wind in and around one another, creating an ever-changing rhythm that you can only just hold onto. under this, tense synths pulse away, producing an opaque and insular atmosphere. next up, eumaeus lightens the mood somewhat, providing clarity with a distinct opening drum pattern. this mood doesnt last long though, as indiscernible, haunting vocals begin to echo in the distance, gradually moving closer and further in the mix as sharp pads swoosh either side. side b of the record opens with the deepest and longest track of the ep, eurycleia. simple yet unrelenting drums frame this hypnotic sci-fi episode, through which otherworldly screeches and rumbles reverberate over the twinkling sounds of machines. eurycleias atmosphere continues straight into the final track, laertes theme. this beatless piece takes eurycleias exploratory mood and extrapolates it over five and a half minutes, resulting in what feels like the perfect soundtrack to a glacial expedition in alien territory. as an ep this is a complete and coherent package, a perfect extension to modern heads previous work. the sound palette is familiar, yet refined, developed upon and taken further. the old beggar is undeniably worth the wait for anyone with a taste for the extraterrestrial.

supported by flemming dalum, tim sweeney, joakim, chimère fm, france culture, françoise pigeot. monster fritalo tune featuring john cravache on vocals and piano, produced by partner in crime i:cube. same version as on the - cites nomades lp, but now ready to be played out loud in the discothèques and fun fairs.

over the years, lo recordings has taken pride in exploring a wide and broad range of sounds, genres and styles. to mark 20 years of lo recordings, we are taking a fresh and bold approach with our output to further explore the accelerating and refined developments in electronic music today. this is the first of our new phase of releases, a collaborative project between the two titans mr. g and k15. �a learning curve� is exactly as the title suggests, an educational experience to un- derstand each other musically and technically, and to explore new territories and schools of thought. as avid users and fans of the mpc, as well as being extremely busy, both mr. g and k15 were given the same samples dug out of the lo recordings archives to each create a track which would remotely display their techniques and methods. this was quick- ly adopted to be the theme in a series of three releases to come out throughout the year from the pair. the results come in the form of mr. g�s mesmerising �navigate� and k15�s introspective �the guilt within�, two very individual tracks in their own rights. �navigate� is instantly recognisable as the work of its creator, armed and ready to bring the dance floor to hypnotic heights. with its rough and gritty sound, driving kick & synth stabs, and hauntingly majestic keys, we are thrown into peak of the night. on the flip, �the guilt within� takes a turn to more ominous terri- tories, crafting an atmosphere on the other end of the spectrum to �navigate�. a beautiful and delicate journey carried along by light skipping percussion, immersive sweeping pads and a puls- ing sub which all come together to take the listener deep inside themselves.

jacktone records is pleased to announce our latest release: a vinyl ep titled channel from rising house producer, loren steele the ep from san francisco-based steele is comprised of four original tracks designed for the dancefloor, plus a sprawling psychedelic remix from mathematics/100% silk veteran, roche. not only are the tracks varied and ready for skilled djs to drop at that perfect spot of the night, but, they�re also earworms - hooking you with their infectious grooves and melodies. the clean production and energetic structure of the originals, featuring perfectly-placed pads, stabs and filters washing over propulsive basslines and percussion locks in a warm yet hands-in-the-air vibe. the roche remix of swimma draws out the groove and adds some of that san francisco psychedelic fog. the tracks were recorded live in single takes with little post production processing, giving them a kinetic feel that can�t be reproduced. channel was produced with creative feedback from both cherushii and nackt, whom were lost in the oakland fire. the ep is released in their memory. loren steele is a san francisco-based producer and multi-instrumentalist. as a bassist, dj and a solo live pa artist, he has performed at bay area institutions, haceteria, ok hole, psychic friends, run the length of your wildness, space gallery, public works, and underground sf. he has releases on wolf and lamb music, run the length of your wildness, bob recordings

tell ya mom �n� em! quickie mart, tony skratchere and dj yamin are back for another installment in the nola bounce breaks series. volume 2 gives you even more new orleans style break beats and samples for you to get busy with! also includes skipless vocal phrases from bounce artists like katey red, hasizzle and keno. make sure you grab doubles and get ready to let the good times roll�

right after a short break on loco records, the polish duo of producers karol xvii & mb valence return to present a series of eps entitled sessions. there are currently two episodes ready to come out: day session, and night session with a consequent vinyl release called session.

as we get ready to seclude ourselves for another long winter, area provides the soundtrack. this ep is some of the most beautiful shit we ve heard in a long time. from late night meditative dancefloor bliss, to midtempo 4 to the floor sonic experimentation. so without getting too wordy, we ll leave these flowers right here, please don t let them dry.

armed with his unique delivery, gruff voice, and sharp wit, u.g. is well-equipped to do just as he wishes when he hits the booth. whether on his own or earning critical acclaim as one-half of the cella dwellas, the brooklyn rapper has been a giant amongst the nyc rap underground since 94. and on portals, his long anticipated solo debut, u.g. proves that his formula for crafting excellence has no expiration date.
pressing on transparent, purple splattered vinyl.

duke hugh launches la freund recording s soundwaves into the air by serving up five steady 4/4 tracks with references to the eglo crew and henry wu ready to hit the club.

mint condition a brand new record label focussed on excavating the outer fringes of classic house and techno. unreleased mixes, classics and overlooked gems mined from the last 20+ of contemporary dance music are the order of the day. from chicago, detroit and new york to london and beyond, mint condition have got their expert digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been on your wants list for years! dig in. guy plez pleasant dropped this monstrous slab of proto-tribal techno on his own plezure label way back in 88. the rest, as they say, is history. a stone cold nyc club bomb was dropped. literally. the fact that this record is still played, still talked about, still sought after really says something about it s heady mix of heads down dark corner tribalism, it s screeching, soaring synth lines and it s sheer balls out attitude. this one goes off. a cursory glance shows that plez only did a handful of records, with cant stop definitely being the biggest and most well known and loved (honorary tip of the cap to thing for you here too). the acid rainforest mix featured on this 12inch is a dangerous weapon in any dj s bag, submerging the dance-floor into an otherworldly jungle planet. heavy, heavy stuff. heres the chance to bag yourself a classic slice of nyc dance history, sounding as heavyweight as ever, ready to do damage. fully remastered specially for mint condition, i can t stop is back, as notorious as ever. legitimately re-released with the full involvement of guy plez pleasant for 2017 and remastered from the original dat s specially for mint condition by london s very own curvepusher. 100% legit, licensed and released. dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your new favourite reissue label - mint condition!

entering our 10 year, huntleys + palmers introduces new label, belters! we kick things off with help from old friends as we welcome back edinburgh-based duo, hi & saberhägen who are on a return to form following their earlier outing on h+p. since then, they ve been doing the damage on anthony naples proibito label, permanent vacation and yume. earning support by the likes of bufo, joy o and four tet along the way. they kick things up a notch with this release demonstrating their full range - ambient, melodic techno and beach party ready house.

são paulo born producer l_cio, is already an established name in the brazilian underground electronic scene. having previously released on d.o.c. and kompakt records, he delivers a 3 track ep full of energy and dance floor ready cuts.
the a side kicks off with �lua�, where unresting hi hats harmonically blend with a powerful kick and lush pads. a2 is the vocal vox version of �lua� featuring the amazing laura diaz, co-founder of the mamba negra collective in são paulo, brazil. on the flip side we find the track �percussive city�, a throbbing percussive number that is primed and ready to set dance floors on fire.

more brazilian inspired beats for those who love to dance barefoot! canadian record digging machine eddie c digs deep and offers up a tribute to his times spent in bahia. salve a bahia perfectly melts the vibes and sounds of the island with the music it inspires. on the flip, london production whizz ray mang gets all frisky and hits that peak time disco funk button with his cc amor. get ready to dance! more quality stuff from the brazilian 10 inch vinyl specialists. vamos!

incl. hans bouffmyhre remix
this label is founded by hungarian producer depthon (a contraction of the words -depth- and -on-) with a nonsensical approach to music. as said in the label s statement, the music released hereon, is also a reflection of the mindset of this techno artist. he came a long way, crawling through different genres but ending up in his favorite and most versatile style. and in january, his very first physical release of music will happen on his own imprint. an ep on black gold loaded with 4 weapons that are ready to add up to every quality techno mix and also will destroy the dance floor. 3 of depthon s own works and in addition a remix by glaswegian techno prodigy and sleaze records labelhead hans bouffmhyre. -last train- is the first pulsating and powerful track that works as the opening window of this ep, followed by the remix by bouffmyhre, which could could be described as an immaculate upgrade to the original. on the flipside, it s -faded- that is exemplary to the saying -less is more-: dark and simple pads on a compelling background that surely will keep one s attention throughout the course. last but not least is -timelapse- that contrary to the other tracks uses high pitched synths as a lead, in combination with hissing hi-hats and a constantly changing scenery.