streaking through the ether at twice the speed of sound, mr 8040 is on a date with destiny. he is heading for mikrosector-50, his home planet, but things are not going as smoothly as planned. en route he finds himself in sticky situations, cosmic encounters that trigger flashbacks to a different time and place. will he ever make it home? and who – or what – is he running from?
this, more or less, is the narrative thrust of jack hamills debut album as space dimension controller. welcome to mickrosektor-50 is a swashbuckling sci-fi odyssey that unfolds like some long-lost star wars episode scripted by philip k dick and scored by tangerine dream. the record is fantasy in its purest form: a futuristic boys own adventure concocted in a belfast bedroom, it is the sum of jacks musical influences distilled into 68 minutes of unalloyed electronic pleasure.

made fresh daily follow up killer 12 inches from geddes and mikki funk with the debut solo ep from rising house producer jackmaster k. though indebted to the current vogue for the sounds of 90s house, jackmaster ks productions are filled with enough unexpected twists and turns to keep the formula fresh, *house aint givin up* switches things up with its nyc electro stabs, saxophone solo and swelling sub-bass, while *get up* takes things into deeper territory with its thick bassline and dubbed out, candy sweet rhodes melodies. on the remix, james johnston flips *get up* inside out, giving it some classic new jersey bump and flex, and busying up the arrangement with added organs, while rosenhafts take on *house aint givin up* is much more expansive, allowing the bassline to breathe in a spacious composition of pitched vocals and drawn out chords.

the second part of the two part series featuring new tracks by developer, ascion and new rising talent elyas. four deep throbbing techno tracks made for loud systems and packed floors. the release has already been getting play by numerous international talents and the response has been huge. dont sleep!

a minimal beat with house appeal meets a gloomy techno background, generates a lot of deepness and is arranged in a steadily rising style, building up and up again. what seems to be a cool tool turns out to be a true peaktime monster, right after a few minutes!

a killer underground house ep from rising star jamie trench. lead track cream with angus jefford is deep & groove heavy house, street lamps has a deeper vibe and ep closer back in the flow walks a dubbier path. another tsuba ltd essential!

tom budden has been heavily involved in the industry for several years now, working with the likes of time has changed and suara and launched his own label, alive in 2008, which has welcomed rising artists in the shape of krl, rebel, bubba & t-bone and chris james onto its roster. here tom joins the gruuv label with more refreshing house cuts, following the footsteps of huxley, luna city express and catz n dogz.

as the london & berlin based somethinksounds imprint approaches a tenth release since its inception in 2010 we have learnt that although you can never be too sure of what they are going to serve up next, you can be sure its going to be of the highest quality. whether it be unearthing exquisitely produced idm by lucky paul, future house sounds from rising stars such as eliphino and ossie (black orange juice) or straight up club bangers by some of the biggest hitters in the game (gadi mizrahi of wolf + lamb), this time they deliver what could be one of the most infectious vocal drops of 2012 on artifacts sensational double a-side the way it do/we trapped.

saveds next release is a single from label debutants the italoboyz who present *hi fi*. built on punchy kicks and a pulsating bass line, the track is peppered with chopper effects, stand out vocals and rising synths that combine to cause maximum dance floor destruction. federico molinari provides an intelligent remix which instantly pulls the listener in with its hurdling bass line and fx. accelerated congas layer the mix and the vocals are processed through big ambient delays to great effect.

parisian techno enfant terrible mondkopf makes a rare excursion away from his fast rising in paradisium imprint to deliver an ep for perc trax, a label that clearly shares mondkopfs love for the experimental, the industrial and the distorted. across these three tracks the french producer applies an overdriven, fuzz-heavy aesthetic to symphonic broken beat techno. think ancient methods or perc at their most uncompromising but then expanded in every direction heavier bass, sharper highs and an orchestral edge that is epic without ever coming across as contrived.

showcasing his wide range of sound design, the mysterious berlin resident, dubit makes his debut on hidden recordings with a forward thinking and boundary pushing inspiring release that ranges from industrial techno to glitch dub. completing the release is a jaw-dropping remix by one of technos fastest rising stars, uk and subfigure label owner, jason fernandes.
support from many including danny tenaglia, paco osuna, speedy j, audio injection, luciano, slam, pig & dan, davide squillace, alex bau, and butch.

for its tenth release, sharivari presents nakama ep, another special project with 4 tracks from the land of the rising sun. ufos acid jazz classic somewhere gets re-edited by the serbian duo j-house, aka jan nemecek and danilo tomic, while sapporo based musician kuniyuki takahashi brings his usual deep and percussive vision of house music. on the flip, rush hour artist haruki matsuo and japanese techno legend ken ishii deliver 2 straight but warm & deep techno cuts. 300 copies pressed on marbled vinyl.

shameless toady are delighted to announce their latest release from london-based rising star pip williams. >analog sequences< is a limited 4 track ep on heavyweight 12 inch vinyl. clearly not one to limit his style to any one genre, toad007 features a wealth of cutting-edge uk bass music spanning electro and dubstep through to subtle and melodic modular ramblings.

beaten space probe is the rising star of the new tokyo disco edit scene. his first record on glenview comes with 4 edits, the first being his take on brooklyn dreams “street man” followed by barbara roy “if you want me” b/w norma jean wright “sorcerer” and larrys fat band “act like you .

mgun is the pseudonym of rising detroit star manuel gonzales. since collaborating with kyle hall as nsnt prjct in 2010, gonzales has developed a uniquely lo-fi sound all of his own, a sound first showcased on his debut solo release which appeared in 2012 on the wild oats imprint. his first release for don’t be afraid will hit stores in october 2012 and is bound to spin heads, demonstrating as it does his particular avant garde take on modern techno, not least the game changing ‘gas chamber’ cut which, at 138 bpm, sounds as at home in bow e3 london as it does in his native detroit.

2013 repress !!darko esser is back on curle with the deep and dubby builder >clean slate<. on remix duties this time are two fast rising techno talents, dvs1 (klockworks, transmat) and lucy (stroboscopic artefacts, curle).

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next up on rising japanese label >fasten musique< we have two dutch natives and members of eshu, ivano tetelepta and roger gerressen who released super slick sounds from fear of flying, sudden drop and wolfskuil, supplying the luscious and sharp modern minimal beats with beautiful floating synth melodies. another fresh dutch native ion ludwig is offering special remix

south african sensation black coffee, aka nkosinathi maphumulo, returns from extensive, highly successful touring around the world and ground-breaking stadium concerts in his homeland, blurring the lines between orchestra, band and dj, to introduce the first stunning single, rock my world, from a brand new triple-disc album due out next week, black coffee: africa rising. released by the ever influential foliage records, rock my world is black coffee at his smoothest yet, gentle ripples of percussion and slowly-building pads sweeping elegantly beneath co-producer soulstars passionate vocals and delicious snatches of sax and horn to create a powerful, soulful paean to game-changing love.

for its thirtieth ep release, culprit eagerly dips into the ever-expanding pool of italian production talent to welcome back lula circus. the release also features remixes from one of londons rising stars alexis raphael and l.a favourite urulu.

full-on four-track techno assault on the carbon audio label, featuring tracks from label co-owners maxx and rene reiter plus no-entrys mark tyler and rising star acid choci.

having surfaced with a few potted releases in the mid-nineties, my love is underground have taken it upon themselves to call upon las teflon dons to reissue three punchy lessons in that currently most mined of house music eras. theres no arguing with the authenticity of a track like planet eater, as the subby bass and pounding drums take the lead with just subtle dabs of noise and samples chilling in the background. sun fist rising has a more rounded atmosphere, leaning on layers of keys and a classic garage shuffle for a sweet and soulful end result, while psycho ray gets on a darker tip with creepy vocal samples and moody organ bass

the newly born grand canal records and his owner max d. blas get back after the summer break with a stunning release signed by max himself and featuring remixes from cocoons heroes dorian paic and markus fix alongside italian rising talent autre. after the success of the first release >sounds of altavoz<, grand canal delivers a second release this time on vinyl format that you will look forward to play.

tomas bjorkman aka deymare slaps us up in the face with some tough drums, melodic keys and a contrasting subtle bubbling bassline on the title track to create a slice of proper house music. remix from deep space orchestra.

andreas saag returns to local talk with a follow-up to his back to life ep, this time he has invited longtime friend and studio partner cazuma mori, together both of them offers the local talk fans house music with a distinctive production technique. >nostalgia< is a warm stomping basement beats floor-filler, with a fat bassline tempered by rising chord textures, smartly coordinated with the pulses in the track. both saag & cazuma showcases their skills in tackling slower bpms too. the b-side >cant hide it< comes with intricate keyboard work and deep atmosphere that is driven by an appealingly on-point house bassline. the track picks up a new elements at just the right moment to keep you on board the whole 8 minutes. there is no messin around here, just pure deep house from local talk.

magic feet are gaining momentum after the superb tommy awards ep, and welcome timothy j fairplay to the fold for their third release. fairplay is a rising star of the uk underground and recently opened proceedings on bird scarer, the new vinyl-only initiative from andrew weatherall, with the sprawling cosmiche flecked brilliance of >the final reel<, and has also contributed to the output of astrolab and world unknown. fairplay has little interest in making functional dance floor records and delivers four cutshere that plough a distinctly epic path through post 100bpm electronic music that is framed by both cinematic and musical references. limited to 300 hundred copies only.

welcome aboard amen brother - a new dublin based label providing an outlet for the expertly curated sound of the underground psychedelic soul, funk & disco they champion at their night of the same name. amen brother launches with a debut release from their own amen brother disco band. abdb lines up a selection of lovingly amended tracks for different moments of the night while remaining true to amen brothers signature psychedelic sound. the a side opens with the peak time rumbling and percussive sounds of >afreeka<, an afro-esque track with hypnotic male vocal chants and rising melodies. side b kicks off with the raw phased guitar sounds of >gonna get some< and quickly moves into its sleezy funk groove and sassy female vocals. >rollin & sinkin<, closes the b side with a catchy folk track whose funky guitar based groove and male vocal finish off the debut release perfectly.

my nu leng join 877 records to present this exciting two track ep released on vinyl and digital. a side, the grid leads the way with an explosive dancefloor anthem that is already receiving serious attention in clubs and on radio. garage organs mix with rolling bass, swirling vocal cuts and boiling percussion all mixed together to form an instantly memorable and timeless floor-filler. hips n thighs (ft. majora) follows where the a side left off, a tough and dark stomper blending classic elements with cutting edge sounds, mysterious vocals and rising melodies.
early dj support from: dj ez, rosca, el-b, addison groove, marcus nasty,hudson mohawke, clek clek boom, goldffinch, tomb crew and many more

amidst an insane touring schedule jozif contributes the next instalment in the crosstown rebels unstoppable release schedule with the 508, a killer ep featuring the sublime vocal work of little bear and rising star uffe on remix duties.

rising electronic producer mario basanov releases his highly sought after debut album with long time label partners needwant records this autumn. available as an limited double vinyl pack with specially created gate fold artwork including exclusive vinyl versions. also included is the full album as bonus cd insert.

>blurry< runs at 133bpm allowing it to sit neatly between dubstep tempo and the increasingly popular 125-130 bpm bass / house scene that has been developing in the uk over the last couple of years. taking things down an ongy-bongy path, this rhythm provides the soundtrack to a hunter chasing his prey through a humid jungle landscape, with fast weaving beats charged heavy by the deadly subs. the heat is on.
>spearhead< sees roska making a rare 140bpm trip, taking this rhythmical excursion neatly into dubstep tempo territory, creating an original cut which sits in its own world of tribal grime. the bassline pounds heavy, eventually rising upward before suddenly plummeting back down to the murky depths from where it came, and back round again. dis-hyeer quality dubstep music produced pon the other side of the looking glass.

vinyl only - like a child is a lead single from upcoming debut album journey by rising lithuanian producer mario basanov. it features vocal and song writing skills of young and unknown american talent athena radford and tells another peculiar modern day story where trans atlantic virtual friendship ends up with a sincere collaborative song of utmost and almost otherworldly beauty. elegantly packed together with remixes from viking disco don prins thomas, top ukrainian producer eugene filatov, and silence music associate few nolder like a child is a little gem to have and to hold.

oil ep is the perfect type of music for making a difference on the dancefloor and now you handle it on the best format ever: vinyl.

after a fresh summer release from fantasna we are proud to present our fourth vinyl. marcman is a rising talent from bacau, rumania. he has an uncanny ability to compose great tracks with very unique ingredients. full of talent and brimming with a love for the old school sound of techno and house classics, he is definitely an artist to keep in your eye and in your sets!

early support from: luciano, chris carrier, martinez, livio & roby, cesar merveille, jorge savoretti, federico molinari, alex picone, nekes, negru, felipe valenzuela, debug, sound wall.it and many more!

following a sequence of brand new joiners to the label in 2012, boe presents one of the uks rising stars on the underground house music scene in meschi. having had previous successes on great labels such as lunar disko and the ever impressive swiss imprint, meschi is also famed for his live analogue jam sets full of action and improvisation...

techno fans in new york and chicago should be pretty aware of jeff derringer by now. since launching oktave in october 2009 with partner kevin gregor, the former indie rocker has turned a passion for deeper electronic music into a respected dj and promoter career. but it is as a producer that jeff has begun to earn rising recognition elsewhere-throughout the us and beyond-with his records infiltrating europe via support from the likes of silent servent, chris leibing and peter van hoesen, along with many others that have graced oktave over the years.

fat and filthy basslines and a nod to old school uk garage is the order of the day at ellum audio for debut single on the label from brighton wonder boy sam watts aka maxxi soundsystem. sstellas way is a glorious slice of big room fun and it comes equipped with a pair of tasty remixes from he-can-do-no-wrong-huxley and the rising shall ocin.

after their much lauded double pack on boe recordings, gaining support right across the board from djs such as ben sims, dj deep and doc martin, to name but a few, nite visions second outing arrives via the meteorically rising chiwax label. with a slew of releases under their belts, craig stainton (mantra, myriadd, acid phreex) and nigel rogers (perseus traxx, orpheus, sir leon greg) have once again combined their knowledge and love for warm synth tones.

>bored of shit< is the first release from new label k!ssa records. it follows dollskabeats debut >zodiac rising / no breaks no sleep< ep, which grabbed the attention of the music press, radio 1 and 6 music back in 2009. an electronic punk sneer and light-hearted grump at the state of modern popular culture, >bored of shit< is perhaps not what people might have expected as a follow up from dollskabeat but either way, it is a sure fire dance-floor filler. the ep also features an exquisite remix from vakula who described the track as impossible not to dance to and guest bass playing from firecrackers fudge fingas. keep your ears peeled for future dollskabeat release >so long for a small storm< - a mould-breaking piece of electronic music that will pick up where she left off. pressed on 180g vinyl and mastered by matt colton at air studios.

morgan zarates second release for hyperdub is a bold and unexpected move for him. he has been known in the past as the producer for leftfield soul group spacek and also currently as one half of the shining, signed to xl records, but with >broken heart collector< he has made some highly contagious dubstep pop, featuring rising singer / songwriter / producer stevie neale on vocals. stevie warns of a guy who is the titular >broken heart collector<. her rnb vocals contrast with a fierce storm of drums and vertiginous synths that attack like waves against rocks. it is a brilliant pop song, with a chorus earworm you might find hard to resist. there is also an instrumental included as well. the third track is >crey bey<, an energetic, grimy 8 bar instrumental. it shifts between dive-bombing synths and a spooked, nervous melody over a rich organ track, with martial kicks and snares guaranteed to get you bouncing.

one of the fastest rising underground stars of our generation, disco-house sensation miguel campbell makes a momentous come back on the hot creations imprint with two original tracks from his highly anticipated album with impressive remixes from shadow child and mam.

following the glowing reviews for the recent remixes of dancing inthe dark, layo and bushwacka! are set to release the next single from their forthcoming album rising & falling. the big dream is set to pick up where the audiofly and guy gerber & dj tennis remixes left off, and also features a fantastic remix from desolat co-founder martin buttrich.

the twenty third release from needwant is a stellar ep by rising star ejeca.the horizon ep explores the realms of modern electronic music, blending and progressing through styles from deep house to 2-step and garage.

modular expansion is a fresh new techno label, based in athens - greece. the labels first release (a limited white colored edition 12 inch) comes from the head of m.e., george apergis. the debut single features the track >quelle<, a detroit-ish techno/club oriented track, with a distinctive chord progression and solid bassline. the release also includes 3 striking remixes from international artists.
the first one comes from the acknowledged german artist johannes volk (exploration), who re-creates a dub version of the original track. the second remix comes from the rising scene of paris and zadig (construct re-form/ sino), who evolves the track into a groovy and deep experience. last but not least, the remix of irish technohead lee holman (kawl) introduces a darker approach, setting a minimal atmosphere with a unique vocal.

med school hits release number 30 and proves it is still young at heart by introducing a fresh new artist to the roster. villem is a rising talent who specialises in bringing funk, soul and feel-good retro vibes to the deeper end of drum & bass. having already racked up releases on samurai, symmetry and ingredients, villem now brings his unique sound to med school.
with support from everyone including ulterior motive, flight, dj die, tc, nu:tone, fracture, foreign concept, total science, a sides, bop and many more, villem is a name you can expect to see a lot more of in the future. his “shimmer” ep is a collection of stylishly crafted tracks that encapsulate the med school ethos of innovative and progressive music, which the label has been championing for the past six years.

layo & bushwacka are set to release the first wave of material from their forthcoming long-player >rising & falling<, with a remix package of the track >dancing in the dark<. contributions come from guy gerber & dj tennis and audiofly, and constitute a package that leaves the listener with a building anticipation for subsequent releases from the album, which will be out this autumn.

detroit powerhouse dj stingray drops his latest ep on ott label of the year ‘unknown to the unknown’. with support in the bag from techno conquerors lory d, antony shake shakir , david vunk & dj glow to rising knights falty dl, egyptrixx & 5kinadnbone5.

quality techno 4-tracker on hypnotic room from the four rising stars of japanese underground club scene.

spains rising young talent carlos sanchez delivers a smashing three track ep for unike muziks third release. relying on its steady streak of top producers, unike has seen the likes of markus homm, alex celler, and chris carrier providing properly executed dancefloor rippers. now, following up his remix on the label of homms what do they want, carlos lures us in with three original tracks that prove again why this young talent has since been so successful. his touch on unikes third release is a perfect bond of an innovative label and an inspiring artist.

michel amato aka the hacker is without a doubt one of the most successful and accomplished french djs and producers. since 1992 he is part of the international techno szene, widely acclaimed as a solo artist as well as persuing thriving projects with miss kittin. he is a rare gem ... an artists who always stayed true to his style and his early musical influences of bands such as cabaret voltaire, throbbing gristle, einstürzende neubauten, depeche mode or joy division. for his new satori ep on correspondant he makes no exception! originally hailing from mexico, daniel proclaimed disco caveman and rising comeme (matias aguayos label), transforms michels white funk into a psychedelic disco track. the remix unmistakably bears his signature: it is a maloso. offsets remix is a crawling monster. he digged deep and the result is a dark and hypnotic remix of white funk.

bristol born hench newcomer tim roberts aka temo is a rising star in the dubstep scene. his relentless determination to spend every waking hour in the studio is paying dividends. temo is already gaining support from radio 1 and 1 extra along with club support from the scenes leading djs. these tracks have been smashing hench sets everywhere, expect to hear more from this rising star very soon. set them alight ft. buggsy: set them alight finds a perfect balance between killer vocals and big drops. temo has a long standing relationship with dubstep pioneer joker who introduced him to the insanely talented buggsy, which lead to the recording of set them alight. the marriage between buggsys infectious vocals and temos searing bass lines works perfectly, making set them alight a must have for dubstep fans across the globe. tracks ft koast: tracks is a no messing straight to the point club banger. koast from central spillz & hench resident steps up to deliver a slick 8 bar hook to prepare you for this high impact bass line driven monster.