caribbean rhythms

life notes returns with its 3rd transmission and proudly presents the mentality ep. after starting the label under his motion process moniker, life recorder is welcoming on board 2 of his favorite producers with the birmingham uk based producer, jayson wynters who already left a strong impression with releases on mr g s phoenix g, or don t be afraid and one of the best current chicago s deep sound purveyors and perpetual rhythms co-founder, taelue. guided by a natural artistic and human being connection, the 3 producers and dj s are sharing the wax here to present their vision of deep, meditative house/techno speaking to the mind and the dancefloor

small great things is a new label from luca olivotto of endless music and its first release sees the berlin-based artist deliver an ep of modern takes on classic deep house sounds. the small great things ep kicks off with an eponymous cut with steadily unfurling pads leading to a breakdown of light, uplifting melodies while rooted to the floor with a jacking rhythm track and bottom end. sometime ibadan and b-pitch producer dos serves up a remix of -small great things- under his given name, francesco mami, where the italian producer turns in a warm but propellant version with loose, rattling rhythms and saturated stabs creating a nifty, rounded piece. on the b-side olivotto opens with -swipe out-, a gloriously detailed track that balances slick synths and gritty bass perfectly, allowing a beautiful vocal to shine through. we are treated to a stirring song on closing track -dont blame me-, where soaring detroit influenced synth pads and staccato melodies combine to create the perfect foil to the vocals. named to celebrate the little things in life, small great things is a label to firmly keep an eye on.

six new tracks from j albert (exotic dance, trilogy tapes, hypercolour) on hank jacksons anno imprint essential if you re into huerco s and those swung t++ / various artist type rhythms.

-vade mecum returns with yet another amazing release, bringing forward four fresh tracks signed by icelandic artists ohm & octal industries. titled “see you at dawn ep”, the 12” is designed with deep and spacious dub techno rhythms, perfect for introspect

repress 2020 - derek carr is a name known by few and far between, with only a handful of vinyl releases in the early 2000s, he built a worthy but unfortunately not widely-spread reputation for putting together stunning deep techno. originally pressed in finite numbers, the records have recently found themselves in demand on discogs, and rightly so, derek s music is in a class of its own. having been a big fan since his releases on then local (to label owner ben) leeds label geek records, for those that knoe has dug deep into the archives to put together a sizeable selection of derek s back catalogue, with some unreleased gems dotted amongst the classic must-haves, spread across three eps part three in derek s starts with cuba, probably the most sought after track in his back catalogue. it s stunning simplicity and charming summer vibe puts it amongst derek s greatest works and understandably so. red then slots into the a2 position which was originally released under the radar on a headspace compilation. as warm as cuba but with an added touch of melancholy. truly outstanding deep house. iceberg takes things back more into techno territory with a funked up bass line, stepping rhythms, detroit strings and those trademark twinkly leads. finally penthouse apartment 3am a lush electro breakbeat track from the very hard to find trident release, rounds off the ep with aplomb

after >just as i am< (movlp378) music on vinyl is proud to present the next gem of bill withers >still bill<. it is rich, subtly layered music, but its best attribute is that it comes on easy, never sounding labored or overworked. in fact, it takes several spins of the album to realize just how versatile withers is on >still bill<, to hear how he makes intricate, funky rhythms sound as effortless and simple as the albums best-known song, the gospel-tinged inspirational anthem >lean on me<.
comes on 180 grams audiophile vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

techno at its best! this first release sets the record straight by bringing 4 uncompromising tracks combining percussive rhythms with deep and spiritual synth lines that would be right at home in dark and moody clubs as well as in your late-night home listening session.

hypnotic techno by architectural aka juan rico

the fifth weaponry release is the debut from a global collective of composers called torana. the unit initially assumed the name for their role on the paroxysm collaboration, but have since continued to craft the hypnotic cerebral rhythms being presented on the acrid ep.

hypnotizing rhythms from derrick & tonika on the 2nd shimabala release.

hypermodern electronic music taking in breakbeats, autotune, dancehall rhythms and ambient sketches

following up after the recent circadian rhythms release is sebastian s under his caustic 14 alias with a yummy yummy double 12- six tracker full of speedy bleep science breakbeat and colorful jungle techno compositions that could only be made in bruxhell (aka brussels). the selection is a patchwork of various unreleased works from around 1993 to 1996. a silent witness of these rave-days said the following about the production process of the tracks on this new basic moves release: -we were eager to share our individual sound universes with each other and see where it would take us. these compositions emerged during many sleepless nights spent watching videos of science fiction series such as babylon 5 or star trek, scrutinising each episode while composing.-

very limited repress. ada kaleh sets off this year with >nedeslu&#537,it in amurg<. the ep features three pieces designed in ada kalehs distinctive and at times peculiar style, opening with luring and intricate layers of sounds added to exotic rhythms on the whirling dervishes inspired >nedeslu&#537,it in amurg<, and continuing with the folding and unfolding haze of >morgana avidoma<, a metaphorical journey through the vast cosmic desert. 180g vinyl only.

thinktank return to stepback records with another colony of underground styles. hive mind mentality further expands on the diverse, unique in your face club tracks that thinktank have made a signature of their sound. first up on the a side is them. budding entomologists vinnie and the leph aka thinktank have unearthed what some might say as sci-fi classic techno of the atomic age. underpinned by a sheffield style bass crawl coupled with bleeps that will crush any dancefloor. this is the electronic sound of nature running amok. burrowing further on the b side stw serves you techno in it’s most creative form – synth led with a sick groove and huge drum rhythms. last but not least – waaaassps dg is a classic thinktank track with a sting in it’s tail. snapping, clapping, alive and kicking. you will be buzzing when the break-beat drops.

spanish dj and producer, migue boy is back with his highly anticipated third ep on brook gee records, >as we are<. two groovy tech house tracks, >as we are< and >hey there< start the ep off, showcasing migue boys skill as a producer with driving rhythms, unique melodies and strong bass lines to suck listeners in. after come the lush remixes from spanish djs, >emeos< and >johnny diaz<, offering a new take on >as we are< with elegant keys, pacey toms, snares, and other highly impactful percussive elements. be on the lookout for more top quality house music from the three spanish artists via brook gee records.

hot out of colombia comes this 4 track ep from lips & rhythm records. the bogota based duo of bruno anthony & polinne moth mix house music, jazz and r&b. the melodic and sultry -espiritu- gets remixed on the flip by birds of rhythm and -cleototo- gets an acidic remix from brooklyn s chuwee.

when commissioning remixes, the best labels think outside the box. that s exactly what firecracker s lindsay todd did when seeking out producers to rework tracks from linkwood s excellent expressions album. on this second 12- in an ongoing series, that faith has paid dividends. whereas the original version of ignorance is bliss was a warm, woozy, sun-kissed deep house affair, healing force project has reinvented it as a stargazing chunk of 21st century space jazz, complete with twinkling chords, low-slung double bass and reverb-laden drum solos. the musephased interpretation of love lost by kimochi label head area sticks closer to the ultra-deep, melancholic vibe of linkwood s original, but adds a frisson of excitement via bubbling, detroit-influenced electronics and hypnotic rhythms.
• healing force project & area remixes
• strictly limited vinyl
• silkscreened artwork by house of traps & al white
• custom, unique obi-strip artwork

marvellous synth rhythms are the key-player on zeit008, roman debnar’s dark matter ep

180 g virgin vinyl pressing, limited gatefold edition, the wonderful rhythms of lation and jazz in the hands of ray barretto, herbie hancock, sergio mandes, tito uente, mongo santamaria, bebo valdes.. and many more

before there was klf, there was the jams (justified ancients of mu mu) . limited vinyl pressing of jamms first album, > 1987 what the f*ck is going on<, a brilliant sonic collage of cut and paste sampling, beatbox rhythms, and kingboy d s scottish raps. includes the hit single -all you need is love- that started it all along with “hey hey we are not the monkees” which features verses later used in the single “justified and ancient” by the klf.

amazing 6 tracker! label head andre kronert with a mesmerizing balance between two worlds. on the one side, there is the raw energy and explosive power of his ecstatic, repetitive rhythms. on the other side characterized by subtle build-ups, filigree sound textures and the warmth of analogue synthesis.

dengue dengue dengue keep on exploring the sounds and rhythms of peru on their new album. the double vinyl is housed in a beautifully designed gatefold sleeve.

stomping 4-track techno explorer by label head andre kronert. razor-sharp chords, stomping dub grooves, fluttered echoes and broken rhythms blended with a lot of energy. the odd even boss honcho is back with a clear message which aims precisely on the middle of the dance floor. outstanding coverprint.

philou louzoulo presenting a 5 tracker ep, blending techno and adding african rhythms with this first release on his own imprint!

tracks from foukodian rhythms, iakovos, dimdj and drum machine on the 2nd anopolis vinyl.

hot & spicy rhythms from chief udoh essiet, blending afrobeat and highlife.

greg foat and james thorpe with a collection of futuristic analogue cosmic synth library cues.

r&b rhythms

in 1986, uruguayan vocalist and musician mariana ingold took the advice of a storied uruguayan composer and musicologist and recorded her first album (todo depende) for the now legendary label ayuí/tacuabé. in the early ’80s, the introduction of the synthesizer fostered an experimental new approach to traditional candombe rhythms. ingold’s influence on the scene looms large. pairing elegant vocals and majestic harmonies with complex arrangements, she pushed the montevideo-specific sound — loosely termed candombe fusion — in new directions and thrived working collaboratively with artists including eduardo mateo, jaime roos, and hugo fattoruso. with the assistance of chris j. morris, left ear records has extracted a collection of tracks that encapsulate this period between 1986-1991, lifting from her albums todo depende, cambio de clima, and haace calor. full liner notes translated in english and spanish with archival photos included.

beautiful electronic dance music jazz’d up with classy rhythms & classical overtones

limited summer deal / pack

after releases on distant hawaii, lobster theremin, concrete music, automatic writing france, chineurs de house.... now on negentropy

american funk and soul meet complex brazilian rhythms and melody on this 1971 album by toni tornado. official polysom reissue on 180 gram vinyl.

in collaboration with present books we are happy to present you ‚kätze‘ - a story accompanied by a soundtrack, both written by yannick labbe, krätze is about all the dirt that is to be found beneath the polished surface of our little lives. the book, which was designed by our boy wonder florian seidel, evolves around a modern man living in circles. he is seemingly unable to confront his faults, so he distracts himself with superficial friendships, looking good on the outside and a lot of medication.&#8232,,,,,,, on the soundtrack yannick boils down some dark italo, some playful weird house, some dirty drums and basslines as well as relentless rhythms to a highly potent 5- tracker. there are some 6am basement rollers on this as well as tracks that can be played to accompany a sunrise at an open air beach stage. yet they all have that certain two-sidedness in common, reflecting the idea of the book in a subtle way. krä,tze is nasty. krätze is dirty. krätze is not easily explained. but a little krätze lives inside all of us.

alex the fairy returns to finders fee with rusty blade tears, the second record of three. the first track, a 4/4 kick blindly barging through an arcade is followed by a bathtub riding down the motorway in a dali-esque landscape. on the b-side, an angry cordless phone precedes some rusty ice cubes in arctic water. finder’s fee is a label for found sounds, found melodies and found rhythms.

after kicking things off in 2017, loop lf returns to well street bringing his unique sound design, broken rhythms and deep subs. martsman kindly pops back from the future to provide a beautifully technical dnb remix.

eclectic rhythms and ambient numbers by producer and dj lee kellys

enter a world of post-idm, ambient and reggaeton, with a progression of deep synths, reverb, and percussion whose rhythms are born from the southern hemisphere. this is the world of dj python, a.k.a. new york based producer brian pineyro

even though we re not paladins of pure concepts, the sound we re currently looking to release usually has a raw, kinda primitive and rough around the edges nature. we re definitely not looking for the generic -soul sample meets a 4x4 beat- kind of edit. for this release we challenge 4 of our favorite porto producers to give their unique twist to different samples and sounds of records we love. ranging from upbeat disco rhythms to organic drums and hypnotic g funk melodies this release has it all. we truly believe this is a honest representation of part of the porto music movement that makes us proud.

here is volume 2 featuring tried and tested club hits from new zealand s vanessa worm, scotland s brain dancing, portugal s internal n.y. rhythms and mexico s theus mago.

moonshoe records has bowled over first listeners by presenting this new side of their sphere - air space arks debut, all rivers lead charts the course of divergent streams of contemporary ambient music, downtempo rhythms, and electroacoustic experimentation, arriving at a calming confluence of these sources. across the 6 songs on these two sides, they evoke a calming and contemplative headspace

this album brings to light the strength and endurance of us as humans. a personal journey and documentation of most of the obstacles we have faced as we have moved from 2 different worlds and how we have overcome these struggles through the freedomof art and music through a firm connection with our roots and culture. it s music from our soul telling stories how we were told growing up and merging grooves and african rhythms to exhibit the spirit of africa in relation to where we are in the diasport k.o.g

al dente diving swag rhythms

man band returns with its second release of 2019. newcomer tibia makes his first contribution to the label with polypola, an outstanding 5 track ep of otherworldly broken techno, rolling downtempo rhythms and electronica hits for spiritual awakening.

timeless african rhythms and the heartfelt influences of new york city.

the title of this new album by vanessa wagner refers to john cage’s imaginary landscape (1939), one of the first works to use electronic devices.

its no secret that in recent years brazil has become a breeding ground of sorts for dirtybird talent, and two artists at the top, bruno furlan & dj glen, come together for the massive another planet ep. truly sounding like they were made in a studio from a different world, both the title tracks and the flip side, ducking, will stop your feet in your tracks when you hear it, and then get them going full speed when it comes back end. colossal basslines, mammoth breakdowns and a bunch of extra terrestrial sounds and rhythms make this one of our most unique releases of the year, and will surely be on of the biggest.

a multi-hued maze of twisted rhythms and refracted textures from sage caswell.