franco cangelli is back on mowar with deep and spacy techno grooves. >locked on< goes in a stripped down techno alley with basic square grooves layered with a drifting sawtooth bass sound that gradually shows its teeth and gets you down there... estroe turns this groover into a deep workout, soul music for emotional cyborgs, with strings creating a melancholic detroitish feel. >create your own space< is a techno soul track where stabbing chords and lullaby pads make sweet love to square bass melodies and off-beat rhythms. it s a deep groover in the strictest sense. glasgow s solab from seventh sign give the track a more uplifting feel retaining the original s deepness but adding an element of raw dancefloor friendliness. mowar stands for quality deep techno and this third release delivers you just that

hailing from the suburbs of paris, von ds soul soaked sound is an expression ofhis multi cultural roots. bon is a breezy cocktail of soothing pads, crunchy garage rhythms and the angelic tones of french soul sensation zhakee. on the flip so many faces takes proceedings a stage deeper exposing his junglist roots with galloping drums, ethereal strings and a contrasting fuzzy bass. bon is supported by joe nice, beezy and bunzero and so many faces is supported by headhunter.

nice price deal !!! fine art is proud to announce a new player on the team, disk aka daniel tingström, a stockholm producer and nightlife figure. he owns and runs pleasant, a dj bar known for its eclectic musical span, playing the wildest dub and house in sweden. his debut, rumshack, is an oomphy dub cut with big basses and ska-like drunken keyboard rhythms. on remix 40 thieves (rong, permanent vacation, smash hit - important players in the sf nu-disko scene.)

nice price deal !!! rising music presents an awesome ep from italys alex fain. he made a lot of rmx for a lot of artists, and a lot of productions for a lot of labels. aurora borealis is a beautifully melodic piece of electronic music. with its dreamy hook and tight rhythm the track is set to be a club smash. real electro house! crazy dolphin is balls out electro, heavy bass, funky rhythms and mind bending squeaks and bleeps.

this week is a particularly good week for real house, and baker street get in on the act with a splendid set from leon louder. montreal based groovesmiths attention to detail are what separate him from many contemporary dj/ producers, with get lost particularly beautifully crafted. the rest of the ep hits the right note, with a tasty old skool vide, a varied mix & essential purchase.

rudolf has been on fire for the past few months, most notably with a solo album and a collaboration ep with partner in crime cesare vs disorder on pheeks acclaimed archipel label. this time he delivers the goods with delicacy, solid grooves and bouncy club music on his mind. the productions on this 4 tracker (one available only digital) all have a common feature: structured with beautiful, refined sounds. guitar improvisations here and there, soulful vocals in and out and deep basslines. the whole ep is decorated with an ongoing tribal feel, sexy, percussive rhythms and rubbery noises that tease the listener all the way through. this jackin and funky ep splits in the border between techno and house, and will instantly seduce clubbers all around the world.

ian pooley makes his debut appearance on simple to kick start what is shaping up to be a bumper year for the label. german ian pooley hails from mainz but recently found a new home in berlin. ian is well known as a remixer and for his own prolific output bridging the gap between techno and house, creating superb tracks such as the massive >celtic cross< & >chord memory< on the force inc. music works, as well as recording more housier and disco orientated workouts for labels such as john acquavivas definitive recordings, effective records and nrk sound division. ian has also remixed for daft punk, the cardigans, the beloved, green velvet, modjo, nick holder and many more. ian has recorded two albums for v2 records, his debut >meridian< was a classic late 90s pooley album, full of tech-house delights and including the massive >whats your number< as remixed by jazzanova and bob sinclair. followed by huge albums >souveniers< and >since then<, and most recently >in other words< featuring robert owens, tim fuller and perry colo. most recently hes been busy djing across the globe, producing new music for the likes of us and producing for artists such as get physicals dj t. nightscape - a deep, heads down house groove that locks you in with its lovingly crafted percussion and beautifully bouncy bassline, whilst the wistful, melancholic pads are food for the soul. ians experience in production shines throughout the ep, making the tracks as much of a delight on the head phones as they are on a function one soundsystem. difference (jupiter/eight mixes) - intricate percussive rhythms combine with a rubbery bassline and rich poly stabs to set the tone. strings build and release the tension and a delicate piano riff brings the soul. the evolution of the patterns sees a heady crescendo for the floor. for the >eight mix< ian reworks the stabs and bass-line and pushes out a more straight ahead groove

deadmau5 returns once again to his own mau5trap label with two huge tracks catbread & word problems. catbread is a huge mau5 track with trademark drums and a huge, sick bassline that has to be heard loud. great melodies and harmonics make this a definite future mau5 classic. word problems has a real classic chicago vibe will deep acid undertones and bumpy rhythms. this is the darker side of the mau5

ltd warehouse find... amazing 2 ep package by ion ludwig!! cornerstones is an ep that will prove to become another successful tool used by many in the international circuit, full of intricate rhythms with a low-end that can knock your glass off the table... on the ace expect some rolling basses - people will find it very hard not to dance to. prepare for the deeper swamplands on the flip side.

united by a simple question as what is electro?, the two young english producers of joe and will ask? have spent the last two years creating dirty, cutting edge productions and taking over the london club scene. with an eye firmly on the dance floor, but also with effortless musicality not normally associated with techno, theyve won over fans from the band / indie scene, as well as diehard clubbers. they inject tonality and musical flow into everything they touch, all under the banner of techno or electro or whatever you would like to call it, and have been compared to justice, soulwax, dim and popof. after several eps, acclaimed by the likes of brodinski kris menace, vicarious bliss, casper c and autokratz to name a few, here comes their first release on kitsuné. claymore, delivers a tensed and breathtaking swoop with obsessive rhythms, while take me away with its strong rock energy and vocal hook, will set all the dancefloors on fire

back on the heels of his first installment of hot tracks and beats comes vol. 2 from the most over-looked producer in the dance music industry today william >reelsoul< rodriguez. night flight is somewhat futuristic with a funkiness vibe too it as strong kicks and funky synth stabs and techy rhythms give this track a must play for all djs to vibe off of, while >phuture< brings the funk reelsoul is known for with a furious 4/4 stomper that will be sure heavy for all major djs in the dance music industry

with his 4th release on his own imprint, shlomi aber this time takes a slightly housier road, mixing once again different elements from both the techno and house worlds. something that be as one has made one of its strong point when delivering the goods. with namgo on the a and black title on the b expect techno meets house on both fronts, smartly mixed with etchnic flavoured chants, tribal influenced rhythms and the usual shlomi aber productions quality and his imprint

there is no doubt that leipzig is a pulsating place in terms of electronic music. however, the potential of the city seems to be experiencing a new surge - not least due to up-and-coming producers like sven tasnadi and stefan schultz aka juno6. both belong to the generation of musicians who initially released their tracks for free on net-labels but have since have made the leap to vinyl. while sven tasnadi has already released great eps on liebe*detail, smallville records and of course on cargo edition, juno6 just recently made his debut with >salamis< in spring 2008 on broque. now they have joined forces with their first collaboration for cargo edition. both tracks on the ep are characterised by elaborate rhythms, a special deepness and intricately arranged sounds. >aramis< tells apparently different stories which merge seamlessly during its 14 minutes. the track also explores the hypnotic moments on the dancefloor in a very subtle and complex manner - reduced but full of vibrancy at the same time. >genau so< on the b-side takes a similar line, but adds a spark of funk, which combines to form its distinctive rhythm. sven tasnadi & juno6 have created two modern house tracks which are full of character.

tripping & subtle dubbed out, stripped down & heavy minimalistic tech house rhythms tracks

danilo opens the door of his label to a younger producer dejan milicevic, a creator of superbous track >open wide<. a solid phunk with great riff and matched noise rhythms. otherwise danilo is strong with >back to<, a funktech monolith typical of the orion sound. a delight for a dancefloor!! rerelease

for our third release apple pips is proud to present a relative newcomer from san francisco ? jus wan. out of the countless demos and mp3s we get sent, jus wan instantly stood out with his blend of 2 step rhythms, techno soul and deep subs?appleblim cut both tracks and got a great reception to them, so much that he included action potential on his dubstep allstars vol.6 mix cd for scene-leaders tempa? action potential ? deep as you like?relentless rolling riddim, berlin techno style delayed stabs and a solid foundation of bass make this a fresh take on the sound? affletic ? switching the tempo to 140bpm and twisting the same sounds into ever more entrancing shapes t++ shows his love of drumfunk producers such as paradox in a new exciting context

if you secretly believe that all of the best dance music has an undercurrent of melancholy then you are in for a treat. 0.5, the debut ep from the fascination movement, doesn?t skimp on either the dancefloor rhythms or the windswept yes-we-remember-new pop romanticism. the fascination movement is looking forwards, not backwards: just because this is music that adapts the same vocabulary created by bands like new order or early orchestral manoeuvres in the dark doesn?t change the fact that from the first arpeggios of ?just pretend? you feel the shock of the new. of course, you may be too busy humming along to the choruses to notice how slyly the band makes a classic sound fresh again...

new producers on sg from the east coast of italy (ancona). three songs, a long version more progressive house with a psychedelic and obsessive cure of the sound winding. and a b side with an hypnotic taste version with incisive rhythms - sure impact on the floor!

incl markus fix remix !! after 14 years of friendship, arnaud le texier & emmanuel ternois finally got together in the studio. those 2 best friends, hard workers without any pretensions and intensely passionated by music, enhance perfectly each sound combining underground & clubbing. as 2 seekers, they join their influences so as to offer ambitious melodies emphasing efficient rhythms & innovation. arnaud le texier owner of safari electronique & kailash is known for his productions and dj sets. emmanuel ternois has just launched his own label >children of tomorrow< and he is collaborating with artists such as : mathias kaden, terrence dixon, dop, kreon,…!

after 17 years of working together, tejada & leviste are back in the studio again putting their modular synths to good work. m tracks (m as in modular) features 4 analog workouts in varying styles. m track 1 features a melodic deep, yet driving track reminiscent of the duos best known work. m track 2 and 3 showcase a trackier sound focusing on basic elements while m track 4 turns in a much more experimental direction. the approach to this ep was a very fun, hands on process. analog sequencers are used to drive the various modular synths and their components. this process allowed for a more organic feel as the unstable electronics change over time as well as the manual changing of parameters over time. systems used include doepfer and frostwave sequencers, and modular systems consisting of cwejman, doepfer, harvestman and bananalogue modules. analog drum machines aided in the rhythms, however m track 3 was generated from pure modular hardware including the drums.

gotan projects christoph h. müller and peruvian percussionist rodolfo munoz (chinchivi, sandunga) have teamed up to create radiokijada, a unique musical adventure based upon afro peruvian rhythms and culture, a crossover of powerful percussion, strong melodies, deep basslines and contemporary production methods

support by gregor tresher, mathias kaden, reboot, vera, d julz, raresh, federico molinari, dorian paic… moon harbour stays international with their 40th release. this time with the focus on the vibrant french club scene. alexis bernard aka seuil has already been releasing a bunch of groundbreaking eps on labels like minibar, einmaleins or freak n chic since 2006. this year he founded his own label called eklo with such hi-class acts as lauhaus and miss fitz. for his first ep on moon harbour recordings he presents 3 top notch house tracks with profound melodies and cleverly layered rhythms. >double room< consists of subtle sounds and a very likable vocal sample - driving with a high dose of funk! >she percs me< on the flipside is a bit more straight. percussive rhythms and playful licks perfectly display seuils musically advanced ideas. last but not least and a bit more on the relaxed side we have >no time for love<. a shy piano works its way through the track and makes it a perfect tune for some real late night magic.

nice price deal !!! nother pounding hybrid set of low-end killers here from hot-flush, kicking off with the tumbling rhythms and wobbling sublow of ?deep under? - its a track that teeters on the brink of breaks science throughout, keeping itself wrapped up in a relentless bass envelope despite the distractions brought on by constantly evolving skitters - mighty stuff. the rhodes-inflected breaks and bass clash of ?sparkle? offers time for reflection on the flip, borrowing a melodic underlay from some abandoned, dusty jazz-club somewhere strange, tugging you back underground with its careful arrangement if frequencies at the lowest end of the spectrum. righteous

tweaked monosynth lines and rich polyphonic pads are featured on most tracks, and single note patterns of various timbre often reinforce the grooves. the title track on the a-side is as simple as effective and the name relates to some of the percussion parts which reminded them of a rodent digging a hole in the ground. first on the b-side is >if i was a man<, a slow-down groover with a dark and funky atmosphere, inspired by barbara alcindor s abstract spoken words, becomes more and more twisted towards the end of the track. last but not least, >zig zag<, which is named after the wobbly monosynth phrase which is being tweaked throughout the tune. all tracks speak of sweet, riding rhythms and nights full of action. pure quality

dandi e ugo appear on the syndikaat imprint with a very catchy minimal track that contains all the right ingredients for the masses. no dj can live without this melodical track with its driving rhythms and bass. mihalis and liberto dropping a superb remix on the a-side to give it that extra push. and if that wasnt enough fabio giannelli also drops a very nice remix on the flip.. not to be missed.

likely ep is tims first release on tiefschwarzs souvenir label. lead track alike sounds like ivan smagghe jamming with richie hawtin in a warehouse rave in london, skirting a line between futuristic tech house and discerning electro. a live bassline holds down the groove as a trickling bleepy melody develops throughout the track. as more and more layers of elaborate sonic trickery are laid down, a driving snare jacks out the groove further before a series of effects laden breakdowns tighten the tension further and further. cowbells take the second phase of the track ever taughter before the groove emerges into a stabbing hook and pulsating synth noises that drive the dancefloor into blissed out oblivion. subtle vocals tease the ears in the background of the final strung out breakdown, never quite dominating the tune before the jacking bass and kick drop back in. ‘unlike shares a similar vibe for mixing live instruments with plug in madness. live sounding bassline and guitar lines open the track and roll out the groove before the main synth hook takes over. as the track rolls in and out of its breakdowns it lurches between reverb heavy, bleepy chaos and futuristic rhythms. think depeche mode writing an experimental instrumental on the moon in 2012 and youre halfway there. like many french artists these days tim lives and works in london and also collaborates with fellow frenchies ivan smagghe and dante eprom. he first caught the attention of vinyl sleuths with his excellent remix of db (8)s future now in 2004 and now runs his own label marketing music as well as pushing the boundaries of spacey electro flavoured tech house with his own solo material.

a superbly updated release for summer 2008, reginas reload combines party rocking rhythms with infectous dancefloor grooves and reginas sultry spoken vocals. featuring ten strong mixes and two dj tools to choose from, we re certainly spoilt for choice.

jona bechtolt makes his way over to dfa for three tracks, all of which find him tailoring his endearing electronic pop squiggles into a far more serious sounding james murphy-friendly setup, complete with robust live kit sounds, disco drum patterns and tough no-wave basslines. both ‘summer song’ and ‘i’m in love with a ripper’ sound like perfect dfa fodder, with their slouchy rhythms and slick organic styling

played by tiga, dj hell, 2000 and one, judge jules!! mega crunchy and phat mono-clubber ! after realizing they shared the same passion for monotone rhythms and claustrophobic sci-fi sounds, kristian & christian started making music together two years ago. many influences comes from early drum & bass records, acid house and of course from the local swedish techno empire, signed beyer, mull, lekebusch etc. after playing live at several clubs in sweden, the duo have taken their creativity to the next level and are now ready to release their dark driven loops with the ever growing and expanding afu community and on afulab

the clubby summer season of 2008 is just about to explode and the creme of electronic dance music is all but departed to their summer positions. while already packing their suitcases, jesus loved you crew still found time to release yet another in their grand series of records. the occasion was right and so was the choice: what better way to start the rockiest time of the year then to make public this exquisite collection, put together by one of the ibizas finest! guys like wally lopez hardly need to be introduced: playing with the most excellent and producing for the best position, wally lopez is widely considered to be one of spains leading deejays and producers. although he is working in london most of the time, mediterranean temper still runs through his veins always making his music sound positive and cheerful. in wideband wally lopez gives way to his love for bouncy rhythms and dramatic bridges taking us on a journey through his ever-changing soundscape. with a fine touch for the more relaxed ambience of summer partying, he keeps his base line low and gives way for his exciting melodies to develop freely

two slammin instrumentals from mr. ferrer grace this new double a sided ep of tracks from his forthcoming full length. this ep again showcases dennis diversity and distinct ability to go from uplifting spiritual deepness to hot,underground, deep, danceable, head nodding tech. >transitions< has that repititive synthy bassline with latin claps and afro styled percussion and gargled vocal sample. >destination< starts off with slapping rhythms, adds strings and middle eastern flavors then throws in parisian styled accordions. he meticulously assembles all these sounds and creates a smooth seamless boundary defying sound

innovative and fresh microfunk from n.y. !! city life vol.1 represents new york citys urban texture, multi-layered dynamics, and fierce rhythms by four innovative and devoted new york city artists.

hot on the heels of the huge summer track ‘gypsy comes sizes next monster ‘chaa chaa. sebastian ingrosso and laidback luke turn in an awesome techno/tech house track for the biggest rooms. some solid techno rhythms are accompanied by cool synth stabs, a huge breakdown and the clever and sparse ‘chaa chaa vocal. edxs remix is more melodic and stripped down giving you two suberb versions to chose from

here we offer two exclusive remixes preceding the djinji brown album release. sweat shop reworked by label mate and upcoming producer, boddhi satva brings africas tribal beats to the floor. swinging beats, electronic synths and pads saturate and transform into a hypnotic treatment. ancestral black gets blessed by mystery man afefe iku. taking djinjis creation to more dynamic and techno realms. with his signature stabs and heavy rhythms, this one demands you to move.

producer petar dundov runs his own neumatik studio and multimedia company where he works as a sound engineer as well as producing his own take on techno, house and electronica. the new album >escapements< is his most accomplished work to date and features beautifully layered techno, hypnotic rhythms and shimmering melodies that make this a real landmark release for the croatian dj/producer. the lead single >oasis< is complimented by a remix from substance & vainqueur and follow up singles will include mixes from detroit s echospace, dub kult and dfa s gavin russom

the second release on the limited >rare< is produced by eintakt matador chris air. chris air discovered his love to minimal music and he likes to push the audience with minimal rhythms and essential basic grooves combined with warm, harmonic elements. atmospheric and deep stuff for listening and playing at late summer afterhours. limited edition of 300 vinyls!

goodies from debra dolce is a tight collaboration generated at coco machete hq in spanish harlem, nyc and polished up by zero cash of television rocks, cologne. around the corner from coco hq is local hip hop studio ybp. we saw an opportunity to bring some new elements to a production with our man zero cash. the hook to goodies was recorded in new york then sent over to cologne for that magic television rocks touch to be put underneath...the result is debra dolce. the a-side is a pounding, bass driven number with the vocals cut up, stuttered and pitch shifted to maximum effect. hit the flip for the dolce mix and you get a deeper electro disco affair with more vocals, funk guitar rhythms, stabs and laser sounds all the while being driven by zcs up to the edge basslines. weve got the goodies for ya, let the goodies talk to ya.

moving away from the multi artist approach of the previous 7 releases, ir-008 sees jason brunton take a more direct approach to the dancefloor with this straight up techno workout. stabbing chords run amok over a xxl moroder-esque bassline-hints of basic channel, carl craig and the shuffling rhythms all combining to create something both fresh and familiar at the same time. since his initial outings on headpace and iridite many years ago, marco bernardis career has went from strength to strength with a string of releases on glasgows soma records and a fruitfull relationship with the dutch masters clone- here he takes mixed metaphors in a new direction- crazed synthetic vocals combine with ice cold strings and electro beats worthy of any aux 88 or kraftwerk release! rei loci turns in a superb reworking, moving into deeper realms and coming off like early robert hood crashing into maurzios back yard!

once more compound delivers another storming output with some of the creme da la creme of the techno scene to date. division ep has all the elements of funk to hard deep pounding grooves from the likes of glenn wilson, wetworks, dean rodell, monocore, zoid and mucky beats, making this various a must have for any techhead to have in their box. a1: monocore open this ep with lingering whisper a well crafted floor banger that builds over its existence to a total crowd pleaser giving the ep a kick start in the right direction. a2: dean rodell and wetworks prove with their first collaboration that techno can move and groove with a colourful arrangement of sounds without losing the drive that we have come to expect from these 2 producers. b1: glenn wilson leads the b side with risen, again a xxxxl pounder with cheese in true wilson style: a stabby deep number with rhythms and grooves that u expect from the tech master himself! b2: last but not least 1 of the uk biggest up and coming techno artists zoid and mucky beats give their debut on compound with japanese clank a thunder thumper of a track that highlights the strength of sound the island has to offer today. a class floor mangler to finish off an ep that has something for every hard tech division

after his successful first release on wavetec, entitled >deep joy ep<, madrid-based producer tony lionni (also on versatile, mulemusiq) returns with a much-anticipated new ep, >mamadu<. this album brilliantly demonstrates lionni s musical production talent ranging from techno, dub, to progressive, acid and deep tech-house. the title >mamadu< is a sure reference to the warm, melodic techno inspired by afro rhythms that are layered over the abstract electronic tunes and minimalistic soundscapes on this ep. the title track evolves into a fast-paced atmospheric techno journey, while >deep odyssey< merges haunting deep-house rhythms with a dubbier flavor more in the vein of the deep space-sound developed by francois k

the multitalented robbie taylor dropped this migty piece of musical madness presented on the mighty wasted imprint! a tech house journey, weaving its way into your mind and taking control of your limbs, with a melodic techy groove that builds and builds & finally drops to create total dancefloor insanity!the remix package has been crafted to create perfect reworkings of the original to suit every taste. london based alex celler (cocoon, nrk, buzzin fly, baroque) delivers a deep and bumpy mix that brings an impeccably classy vibe in his inimitable style, with a tech house sound full of grooves, tribal rhythms & relentless energy, he has established his sound well into the 2008 electronica. thats why his productions have been supported constantly by big players such as carl cox, ricardo villalobos, luciano, michel de hey, sven vaeth, dennis ferrer, masters at work, danny tenaglia, pvd, chus & ceballos, laurent garnier and many more!! the package is rounded off with the solar sun remix, a driving take on the original with a hook line that will rotate in your head for hours afterwards!certainly one of the biggest wasted releases so far, already heavily supported by loads of heavyweight djs around the globe...

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d1 have come a long way since their first release 14 years ago, morphing from purist techno to sounds that encompass many new and exciting rhythms expanding the scope of the genre. now for the lovers of the original sound that spilled out of detroit and rolled all over the globe we are proud to present the debut e.p. of madrid based annie hall.

from a warehouse loft in underground detroit, david wulle and andy garcia are back with a machine driven 4 track ep. stark analog beats with sneaky synth noises as this crew is all hardware. reverbed energy highlights the first cut as does the resonating rhythms. limited rerelease

peter b returns on planet rhythm! known from hard techno labels like beast musicand cardiac arrest peter showcases his true techno hart on planet rhythm. 4 exploding pieces of future techno sounds! solid beats, crazy soundscapes and catchy rhythms

nice price deal !!! big with mickey moonlight, tensnake, cosmo vitelli, todd terje, joakim and the permanent vacation crew. they ve been called one of dance music s best kept secrets jackpot. in 1983 italian experimental sound artist marco donatello and swedish synth pioneer gleen asp made recordings together. their ambition was to put sound to an art-project but the result was an erotic cocktail of italo-esque melodies, ebm rhythms, and filmic arpeggios. legend has it the music was made as an excuse to press records off a narcotic solution in order to smuggle drugs, and that a mishap during the operation explains why we haven t heard these tracks before. in any case, this is an exclusive document of unknown yet truly unique swedish dance music.

a brave move, some might say, for 2 such high profile djs to be championing a drum n bass track!!! yes you read right.. so here it is, in its original drum n bass format from quivver himself... and with mixes from glenn morrison & bruce aisher, glenns recent work with deadmau5 & bruce making up one half of brancaccio & aisher means these guys know how to work it large! their bolshy beats & rock rhythms have made an ibiza classic we reckon... while shifter & carvel have given the package a classy, no messing, progressive workout for all those thaat just need 4/4! large!!!

lme starts into the new year... here comes the follow up smasher from luke lawson: >all night long<. dont worry... not just another cover version from an eighties hit. this one is a unique track including a guaranteed summer feeling. the upcoming producer from austria could enlist >the house voice< john whitfield for a cooperation. besides hot rhythms, a pumping bass line and brilliant piano sounds, this track particularly impresses with impulsive vocals and a big remix package with mixes from shootingstarz, lectrostar and falko niestolik & j.k david mix

jean paul bondy (noodles/volsoc) wee djs electronic battle of epic proportions!