repress - after their very large re-make of dinosaurs *kiss me again* on volume 2, pablo and shoey go straight for the jugular again here, extending an old housed up bootleg version of eddie kendricks *keep on truckin* into 8 minutes of dancefloor devastation. pre-discogs, pre mp3s of everything ever recorded on the net, this little gem was one of the most potent secret weapons for the unabombers in the heyday of electric chair. some old fashioned, dusty crates digging by pablo turned it up - now the world gets to have a listen!
also included in the package is detroit legend terrence parker and his deep, shimmering 1996 house classic *your love*, an after hours staple for the dts boys since year dot. drenched in a hypnotic organ loop and a beautiful, tender vocal, it is house music with a warm heart and a sharp kick, perfect for a lets all have a hug moment at 5am !

a collection of relaxed classical and neoclassical pieces on 180 gram double vinyl.

the original video game soundtrack from “blood & truth” on limited translucent double vinyl, 1x clear & 1x pink coloured.

next techno banger aus spandau!

freestyle jazz meets electronic club sounds - up-and-coming london trio still moving present their debut ep.

2 jim sharp edits back to back on a 45.

the second limited vinyl edition on scena_731 label, is a sharp weapon like the blade knifee, recorded by the talented yari greco with a sound that screams like the 90s and with heavy industrial themes. on b side, amazing are the featuring with the incredible dutch duo, noneoftheabove with riding rides of drummer and to the end, the techno lord by mr. endlec its pure industrial adrenaline.

soso tharpa is one of dcs best young producers and the a side here, decode has been the secret weapon in a ton of dj mixes over the last year. a true wtf acid beast, decode bangs traditionally and levels the place. b side sea mojo takes the sharp drums and filtered moves somewhere jumpy and playstation-tech d, with a nice bubble. powerpack. tip!

• raime strain at the harness in four cuttingly sharp mutations of afrobeats, footwork, and jungle • the 2nd release on the london duo’s rr label following 2018’s maiden ep • riyl leonce, kode 9, demdike stare, lee gamble • 500 copies

the new rocksteady sensation from geneva! cosmic shuffling brings back the jamaican 60s golden sound with his vintage ska and rocksteady. recorded with just a few ribbon microphones and mixed in the purest tradition by spanish wizard roberto s‡nchez on analogue tapes, cosmic goes wild is simply irresistible. between sweet romance and serious life reasoning, between heavy bass and sweet horns, sharp guitars and rough drums, cosmic shuffling gives a modern approach of an old time music, with a stunning vintage sound ! pressed on 12inch maxi vinyl, this record was built especially for sound system purpose. only 300 copies!

4 slabs of direct and sharp cutting techno from lenson & thanos hana for tar hallow.

decks tipp !!!

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.

fourth in a five part series, documenting the birth and evolution of soul music. comes on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

melodious jazz

cologne based producers and dj s stikdorn and mk braun team up for the second installment of their henk label. they created 4 tracks full of analogue hardware vibes ready for the dancefloor. the a1 (platform) is a breakbeat tribute with a haunting melody and some twisted turns. a2 (reval) is a straight looping techno stomper that could go on forever. b1 (atm) takes the floor apart with sharp and crispy noise and acid sounds on a heavy bass drum. b2 (loose it) slows things down bpm-wise but is surely also one to open or close a night in style.

two brilliant, previously unissued modern soul discoveries from the archive of u.t.b. mastermind andre gibson. “my lucky stars” rides the 120 bpm crest, with sharp horns, handclaps, triangle, and a wild guitar solo filling out the four and a half minute ride. “dreamality” cops a steve miller vibe and goes on a spaced-out future funk adventure.

aphtc return to arcane patterns with a two-track single for their second release on the imprint, following the success of last years when grounds shift. rewind the subject is a stripped-back, anxious roller sitting at 130bpm, with modulated subs and panicked percussion. flip the record for becoming none, which filters distorted think-breaks among a frenzy of razor-sharp stabs that scythe through the tweeters. dance like smoking weed on mars, not like a tree in the wind on earth follow the hihats, not the dreams that chase you fast-forward yourself, rewind the subject

tva is the latest album from malmö-based artist singular. electronica with acoustic piano as a starting point, we find ourselves in a borderland of contrasts acoustic & electronic simple & complex rhythm & melody. the sound world has influences from both electronica, pop, jazz and art music. the goal is to achieve harmony between the shine and the sharp the light and the heavy. simple and effective melodies are placed in complex, often slightly skewed and chafing, sound environments. the end result is a singular vision in the form of an imaginative and multi-faceted sound experience.

soul jazz records presents fashion records: style & fashion - a-class top notch hifi sounds in fine style. heavyweight triple vinyl plus download code.

infuence and impression of thick mist and salty air. hamburg‘s bl brixton presents three tracks that unfold to unforeseen depth and structure. »closed eyes tourist« is uniform and contrast alike with soft drums on concrete walls and comforting keys between sharp hats. a recollection of steady grooves and hypnotizing patterns like ancient impacts on modern reflections.

the second unum records release is produced by fragmentor. the italian, japan-based producer and resident at mind off party (tokyo) delivers two proper techno tracks: “pound” and “fire the fire”. “pound” is a great psychedelic techno flashlight. “fire the fire” is a solid dance floor techno track based on a hypnotic, sharp and cutting-edge melody

very limited repress! continuing the unconventional romanian minimal trips that flow from guy from downstairs mind, the bouncy beats from gfd002 illustrate the well-crafted, intriguing rhythms that are set to grip the dancefloors. heavy, lush basslines coliding with sharp percussions and freaky vocals are the ingredients that make the signature sound of a brand new and captivating gfd tale. after the first release from the vinyl-only gfd series, played by artists such as daniel bell, tofu prod (a.k.a. melchior+tanaka), livio&roby or audiofly, the time has come to unveil the second chapter of an ongoing story. early support from the likes of tini, bill patrick and nu zau.

once again trtlnck bring their functional copenhagen sound with a fifth v/a release consisting of two tracks by resonant pole on the a-side, delivering his fast-paced and raw scandinavian style with “this part of town” and “first high”. modah takes over the b-side opening with “forgot my screw, diver needed”, a razor sharp dj-tool, and riesenfeld closing this v/a installment with a melancholic and beautiful track called “for the future”.

2lp+cd edition in gatefold sleeve with printed inner-sleeves. cd included.

zodiac wax is unlike other record labels. its founder, zodiac childs, initially conceived of it as a fictional alternative to dance music’s terminal timeline, an environment to nurture music which stands for escapism, music which atomises a story and gives that universe life. after an intimate creative gestation, childs introduces us to his band of digital misfits, whose myriad approaches to dance music are smelted together to form the catalogue of razor-sharp cuts that is faction.

we welcome elliot litrowski as newest member of the moustache records family. his debut called schmock machine ep will be released as moustache records 037. the ep title track song schmockmachine is an uptempo tr707 beat, a really strong arpeggio, deep smooth strings with top break. a2 arpeggiophobia moog synths, deep basslines and deeper strings topped with hipster plastic drums. b1 he somtimes goes out at night is a powerfull track with pumping tr-707 beat, obvious italo strings, some acid, a mega party break and an alden tyrell kinda bassline already played by label owner david vunk himself a numberous parties. b2 patrique,s world a more slower beaytifull track with cowbells, sharp snaredrums and a very niche bassline, some flanger hi-hats and there you go. again a top quality release for the dancefloor.. be prepared for the killer ep. do not play this under 16 years old. gone is gone. this is a top hit!

berlin collective mechatronica continues their limited, vinyl-only white series dedicated to sounds across synth, new wave, ebm, italo and electro, with a split ep by danish producer nixxon and italian dance wave wizard franz scala.
nixxon’s gloomy, cosmic electro slow-roller opens mechatronica white 2, followed by the heavier sounds of west, driven by razor-sharp synth stabs, voodoo percussion and a colossal bassline to boot.
on the flip, franz scala meshes italo, acid and spacey synth grooves into two effective anthems for the floor, destined to move bodies and transport minds. no repress!

serbia s disco fruit crew continue to bring the heat with their razor sharp edits and productions mining the golden era of funk-fuelled part music. on this occasion dr packer and loshmi have joined forces for two certified bangers that rank highly on the boogie scale. -in case of emergency- is a tidy reworking of gayle adams -emergency- that keeps the groove heavy but stretches the jam out for extended dancefloor pleasure. on the flip, it s british funk outfit delegation that get the disco fruit treatment, winding up with the stretched out delights of -house in downtown,- guaranteed to get any soiree worth its salt shaking down to the ground.

french producer lb aka labat returns with a new lp named “fake memories” on his own label alélah records. he surprises us with some more hip-hop and r’n’b music, liberating his love for jazz rythms and harmonics. known for his talent at playing with samples, this new lp expresses his actual potential, offering a large use of instrumental stuff : violin and piano chords, guitar riffs… together with delicate voices that balance with the old school drums and procure gentleness to the sharp hats. the b3 eponymous track even discloses the man’s voice, with lyrics sang by himself

positive centre marks the 5th release on his in silent series label with 4 tracks of weighted mechanical workouts that feature his honed atmospheric style with brooding scenery and sharp percussive accents. isolated loop takes a crunched and spat out growl of an acid synth and blends it with ever developing drum machine patterns as a weaponised techno tool. tension arm builds on this with sharp percussion piercing over a hard edged bassline and atmospheric scenery. idle roller is a deep, sub-aquatic rhythm journeying to parts unknown with subtle switch in rhythm keeping the momentum going through this textured sound world. sum tolerance fractures open with stretched sounds of otherworldly instruments, sludge laden beats and humming bass pressure.

ein schlussakt voller dissonanzen, spannungen und unklarheiten mit süchtig machendem potenzial. das 180 gramm doppel-vinyl enthält auch den bonus-track “the secrets of solo piano iii”.

for our number 013 we have label boss and founder on command. kessell delivers four slices of precise, expertly crafted modern techno. the minimum for the maximum motto works perfectly to describe this ep, nothing is left over, all the components are carefully chosen to convey sensations and say something. linear synth sequences constantly evolving, profound kicks and sharp hi frequencies, continuous arrangements and solid components, no drones, no breakdowns, no big reverbs. functional tools for the real players out there.

the year is 2018, and human concrete block has finally emerged from the ever-growing london underground scene. helmed by dj and lobster distribution operative nettles, hcb is an international syndicate dedicated to saving the future of dance music as we know it. for its first offering, hcb delivers a packet of absolutely blissed-out serotonin kissed sunrise rave material from california’s caffeine worldwide aka dylan chase. the “trinity ep” follows after caffeine’s sharp debut on french press lounge last year and hot on the heels of his “universal theme ep” for third try records, bringing more of his signature take on euphoric hardcore, cheeky idm and ambient downtempo meditations.

time to express sp-x joins rekids special projects with four punishing techno cuts this september. little is known about mysterious producer sp-x. after a string of quality releases on komisch, time to express, and projekts, the brussels-based artist has garnered a strong following for his rolling techno sound. the enigmatic producer now joins matt edwards rekids special projects roster, following on from releases by dj spider, jon hester, dj deep, fbkand dustin zahn among others. an amalgamation of metallic hits, powerful drums and plucky arpeggios commence the package in dystopian lotus before the fast paced breaths of separation offers a rumbling low-end, frenzied atmospherics and cosmic chords. the orbiter delivers distorted top lines and a thundering kick on the flip, backed by mysterious sirens and resonant synth blips until the package rounds off with desire of invisibility, a high-octane finish with sharp, organic percussion and a vacillating sub alongside stereo delayed stabs.

fabian kempes productions under the name of korridor have consistently presented a foreboding and striking assembly. previous appearances on northern electronics have taken in stuttering percussive works as well as tense minimalist designs. his debut album end of cycle applies a breadth of expression to a wide palette of mesmerizing and intense fit-outs that corrode and fortify in equal measure. end of cycle is born of a deeply personal set of experiences to have marked kempes life. shortcomings and tribulations that have prompted spirals back to starting places and beginnings have informed the mood and missive that his debut album seeks to portray. taking in themes that stretch from despondency to paranoid elation, kempe has developed an architecture that lets austerity scream. stark and synthetic ambient plains lead us out of conditions for communal experience, yet its these passages that enable the sharp and brooding dancefloor works to deliver the barbed disturbances that they transport.

after relocating from california at 7 years old, nasser grew up in a musical environment in new jersey. surrounded by gifted artists from an early age, nasser was fed a diet of authentic 70 s soul, 80 s pop and 90 s hip hop and r&b, which all influenced the spirit of his music and his trademark big production. at only 24 years old nasser displays real musical maturity and a subterranean fearlessness in his productions. mentored by house music master dennis ferrer, nasser has released three ep s and on the indispensible objektivity label, as well as remixing dennis iconic son of raw in 2017. his gramercy ep on suara revealed nasser s more techier side, exposing his wider abilities. his most recent release on objektivity, the just like that ep , dropped in summer 2017, in tune with his first ibiza season. (as a part of dennis ferrer s misfits society crew, a residency he continues in 2018…) here nasser debuts on circus recordings with his first full, self penned, and part sung, vocal single, combined with a intergalactic techno b side that is absolutely not to be skipped over. say something was instantly snapped up by yousef after an early demo was sent to the label owner earlier this year. big, nasty & pin sharp drums carry the original vocal throughout the track, as a playful narrative parties & dances throughout. vocal hook after vocal hook interchange as the slamming 909 drums persist. as yousef said, there is simply nothing else quite like it right now, and as pete tong said it s the best vocal record he has heard in many years, confirmed an essential new tune on the spot… this years bigger than prince..?

craig christon and bonar bradberry team up as before christ for this essential slice of brooding party fuel, leading in with the trippy, otherworldly tones of barry s k. from the grinding pulse of the analogue bassline to the mystical keys, it s the consummate astral traveler for djs exploring the outer realms of the dancefloor. mushroom project gently rub more spaced out elements into the original, injecting a little light and letting the hits linger for longer in the ample space of their killer version. tuesday club finds before christ turning to a more sharp-edged rhythmic palette without losing the hypnotic qualities of their sound, before mushroom project return to lay down a rubbery 303 bassline that fits right in amongst the raw drum hits and dense fx processing.

solar phenomena continues a high quality and high rate of releases after eps from the likes of stl and fluxion with a new one from mystica tribe - the musical alias of tokyo-based producer, taka noda. here he draws on everything from dub, soul, bass music, rhythm and blues and will always freak you out with his unusual sounds.
this excellently absorbing ep starts with “love is all right”, a fusion of asian percussion and reggae drums that is high tempo and funky. the bright steelpan sounds offset the razor sharp percussion and make for a sunny dub that will get any crowd going. the same fusion vibes continues but in more blissed out and slow motion fashion on “lawn track”, the beautiful cosmic psyche-out that is “ash” and supple space journey that is “voyage” with its intoxicating melodies and loose, tumbling percussion. this is unusual but essential music from an exclusive talent.

autre fell asleep in a gondola and awoke in the krankenhaus. this is his first offering for the esp institute. side as everybody in the past is sharp techno aimed for the alleys of your mind gritty, driving, and melodic combinations of blown-out drums and classic electro riffs that relentlessly sprint for a good 4 minutes before a squelching arpeggio and angelic solo kick in tugging the heartstrings and lighting a beacon for those noble morning dancers lost at the front left speaker, channeling from the deep. on side b, frigo completely dismantles any expectations you might have after listening to its predecessor. an undoubtedly seductive samba rhythm comprised of distant snares, rim shots and cowbells holds together an aggressively active bassline, a steel drum harmony and synth solo that crawl all over like a funky worm. this track is truly something special, a gift for the prodigious selector when dropped in the deserved context, it has the potential to unlock unprecedented levels of euphoria. these two songs are as fluid as a paintbrush yet precise as a scalpel.

the third ep on the label is by newcomer vegetable disco, who delivered five searing hot cuts that will probably melt your turntable. expect spicy and sharp percussion grooves, and the grooviest leads. bring it to the club and turn it up!

from the heart of macedonia comes herzel with his first ep for uncanny valley. the four tracks point him out as an expert for creating tracks on the blurred line between rave and darkness. if you are listening on a proper sound system, it is almost impossible not to be moved by the mighty drones of forms that almost feel like tectonic shifts. glide runs in similar veines and brings power to the dance floor with rolling bass synths and sublime pads. a little more straightforward is glowworms with sharp drums and an acidic synth theme only to finally merge into an elegiac climax. finally, two hits hard with slapping synths and a dubby bass line, a gripping yet somehow nasty track.

when i first stumbled across mix tapes out of hamburgs seminal front club (with klaus stockhausen and boris dlugosch at the helm) during the glorious and carefree early days of the popularized internet, there were certain tracks on them that struck a chord. in fact there was one specifically, i couldnt stop listening to. the mixture of an infectious bass line, a super sharp snare, music and harmony vocal snippets, happy claps and synths lines that evoked pictures of a convertible going down a coastline, and - to top it all off - a tribal chant, was irresistible. after some intensive track-id-hunting pre-shazam, i found out that the heaven-sent hymn was music by an act called syncbeat. originally released in 1984 during the craze that was called uk electro via street sounds resp. streetwave and later licensed to german omnivore zyx records. a joint venture between the electro-funk mastermind,dj pioneer and edit maestro greg wilson as well as manchester musicians martin jackson & andy connell, it is exactly that type of dance track that eludes any classification - as you can see from my description above. or to cite greg wilson himself from one of his essays on the subject of uk electro: the track that received the best response was music by syncbeat, which was full of good vibes and could have easily been re-vamped down the line as a house track.

he sings! he dances! the fabulous new album! says the original sticker on dmx krews nu romantix lp and nothing changed 20 years later for ed upton aka ed dmx. permanent vacation marks the anniversary of this influential album with a special re-release. the album is available for the first time on a loud and sharp 45rpm double 12inch (including the instrumental of come to me as bonus track). carefully remastered by lopazz for maximum pleasure. the music is now as relevant as it was 20 years ago, when the king of electro power ballades sings about the essential things in life and takes you to the place called love, that is more needed than ever before.

delicate wash presents its second fine selection of gentle cuts. this time it will take you on a 80 s electronic funk adventure filled with analog drum machines and sharp synth leads. all four tracks are fresh, perky, futuristic, and thrilling. add this jewel to your collection.

the buzz around the first wilson phoenix release was huge - good luck finding a copy of that one! the mysterious techno entity returns for round two and delivers the goods once more with some razor sharp club cuts that smartly straddle vibes without losing their way. -expansion- is a fist-pumping, 90s-indebted techno workout with an urgent stomp at its heart - the pointed motor city stabs and raw 909 drums are a gift for anyone wanting to whip the crowd up. -space being- is a wilder affair with bright and bold synth leads splattered over a sizzling electro beat. -field control- mans the b side with a robotic throwdown that should tickle electro, wave, new beat and house heads as much as techno fiends.

2018 repress , with the debut release selling out in a matter of days and a repress already flying off the shelves, rhythm section international present their second offering in the form of a remix ep, with reworks of al dobson jr. by polish rising stars ptaki and manchester mainstay ruf dug. eschewing the typical notions of a remix package, rhythm section international offers up 2 new tracks that didn’t appear on rye lane volume one, accompanied by 2 strikingly imaginative remixes. on the a side the polish duo of jaromir kami&#324,ski & bartosz kruczynski take al dobson jr’s tribal tom-tom rhythm and extend it into a sprawling disco epic, adding catchy keys and sensuous vocals that aim to tease the most reluctant of movers onto the dance-floor. ruf dug’s rework, named “ ruffy’s 3am canavan’s special” takes inspiration from one of many hazy late night sessions at the infamous peckham pool hall that is home to rhythm section. ruf dug, a rhythm section favourite and huge admirer of dobson’s beats, takes the gentle guitar strokes of the original and morphs them into metallic stabs, layered over an aggressive squelchy bass sound and sharp phasing hi-hats. this mantra is built upon in an effortless style typical of the mancunian producer and is as catchy as it is hypnotic.

limited and numbered reissue on virgin 180 gram double vinyl. housed in a gatefold sleeve with cd-copy included.

the two stars, both superb singers who moved on to become award-winning actors, first worked together on a telethon in 1952, while dino was still half of the martin and lewis comedy duo. their friendship developed in the late 50s despite their widely differing personalities - dino developing an ever-increasingly laid-back approach, while sinatra proved to be sharp and frequently tempestuous. the two also bonded over their italian heritage. enjoy this lp including “ghost riders in the sky”, “south of the border” and many more!