incl hertz remix !! greeces premier techno artist spiros kaloumenos launches his new imprint analog mode! from 2002 since today, spiros put his name on the map of techno artists you should watch out. his music is hosted by some of the biggest techno labels.

one of japans most intriguing graphic artists >baiyon< has also been producing ethereal and engaging tracks since 1998. having journeyed through cut up hip hop house and dub regions under his conceal moniker, d1 invited him to perform two ecstatically received live sets as baiyon at dublins deaf festival in 2005 and in 2007. now for our 41st in the d1 catalogue we are presenting 4 flawless minimal >trecks< of deep space activity. first up is >s soup< a slick fusion of traditional japanese block grooves and drum machine that climbs its way up into a cloud bursting deep dub house melody explosion. side a is completed by a remix of aforementioned track by south african dj/producer >shane berry< of synewave and trapez fame. the mission continues through >the middle< showing a slightly tougher side to this usually light hearted artist. the plate concludes with a stunning bouncy deep jerky house number >can ride, can walk, cant wait< sweet deep melodies dubbed out over club chuggin beats and a red hot squidge bassline

this super-limited reissue of a classic on rays mangled label has been sought after since its initial uk release over ten years ago and goes for top prices on e-bay! two absolutely killer reworks of >lets love dance tonight< & monster funk tune >holy ghost< !!ray mang better known to his buddies as raj gupta has had a hand in some of the uks finest discoid moments ever released ! a plethora of releases on labels like noid, fiasco, u star, nuphonic etc etc have cemented his reputation as an amazing producer in his own right and engineer extraordinaire for the likes of the idjut boys

carl falk is a techno producer and dj from stockholm, sweden. born in 1980, he has been producing electronic music since the mid-90s. the focus towards techno came in 1999 during his year in london among technoheads and clubbers alike. currently, the music carl creates is funky and fast. tough beats are mixed with funky elements and basically any percussion from around the world. the mixture of elements creates firm tracks aimed at the dj and dancefloor.

this amazing tune is a real highlight of tom novy dj sets since weeks already. the new vocal tune makes it more accessible even to rank and file and will be one of the big 2008 summer house tunes

tony lionni is the new signing here at versatile. listening to papaia one cant help to think that 2008 will be the year that progressive house will make its comeback. it has been a long time since we had heard such a simple and effective kick and bass intro. the hi-hat then come in along with a small acid sound. the filter opens before the rhythm accelerates. in the middle of the track, the main melody gets dropped in, arms raise and the listener gets lost in the darkness of the night. on the b side, shuffle explores the deeper roots of lionni. the title is surely a reference to the beat, which is predominant in this track. once again the hi-hats are up infront mixed to percussive sounds, which undulate to the rhythm of the bass, making this track an essential tool, ready-to-use and be mixed into almost anything.

its been smashing clubs worldwide since the summer! nightrhymes deliver this addictive infectious club rocker. the standout vocal just sticks in your head and will have all singing along! it was destroyed venues worldwide from pacha funky room right through to hong kong and australia. dj meme gives an essential uplifting hands in the air club remix. alfred azzetto reworks this into a deep techy. steve of soulbasics fame bumps up the energy into a europhic electro dancefloor stopper! nightrhymes give 2 mixes, the club mix is a deep, dubby, bouncy affair whereas their space remix offer something for all the main room cats! the full package really does offer mixes for all tastes and crowds... support has been from all leading angles of the dj world including: dimitri from paris, franckie knuckles, purple music, le roi, panevino, matt caseli, andy ward, dj rocco, yass, christian hornbostel, audiowhores, graham sahara, central avenue, mr mike to name but a few few....

this is the second special limited vinyl ep featuring the great carnival stuff track >herzklabaster< and their >one nation< remix of gardeweg & lange. nudisco! releasing on labels such as yellow tail, hammarskjoeld and karatemusik the two hamburgians already delivered remix works for acclaimed artists like trentemöller, stephan bodzin, stylophonic and lützenkirchen and are ever since already inherent part of the scene... dj support: axwell, d.ramirez, chaim, james talk, tom pooks, misjah, mateo murphy, johnny fiasco, hernan cattaneo, ascii disco, lars sommerfeld, chris count, fred hush and many more.

the rebirth of finalfrontier has brought some new friends within the production circle. carola pisaturo is a long time friend from naples, she has been djing around since 1997. her sound is warm and funky but still very technoish. >passione extra< is a perfect example of her skills. to celebrate this first collaboration with the neapolitan artist, marco passarani steps in with a re-work of the track under the moniker >bass-a-rani<, adding his characteristic synchopated techno beats to the original version.

incl jeff samuel rmx !! spinned by 2000 and one, chopstick, tom clark, woody, xpansul, karotte, laurent garnier, tom mangan. deeop (grzegorz demianczuk) and ketiov (wojciech taranczuk) aka 3 channels released their very first record on trenton back in june 2005. since then they became quite busy and after touring the world and releasing other kind of music on labels such as crosstown rebel, trapez and with their side house project catz & dogz, mobilee or dirtybirds they are now back on trenton with label boss reynold for a dirty and funky track called >macho lato<!!! polish housy beats and french electro chordy textures makes this track the perfect european cross-over and will fire up every womens panties where ever you are on this crazy planet!!! ist macho time and its lato fever . to complete this almost perfect record, a very very hot remix from our friend and respectable artist jeff samuel!

jona is back with manta: a sick, expertly crafted new e.p. for get physical music. 24-year-old belgian jonathan troupin s true arrival on the house and techno block his debut 12- for get physical, the learnings. since then, he s chalked up another acclaimed e.p. for physical, tizia, not to mention assorted releases for labels like fumakilla and resopal red, and high profile remixes for michal ho, soffy o, daso and labelmates booka shade and m.a.n.d.y. jona doesn t mess about: title track manta immediately establishes itself as a no-holds-barred, peaktime club weapon, with a hard, pure-of-purpose kickdrum taking centre stage while kinetic drum edits and pressurized fx patter in, out and around it. a dizzying synth motif adds to an already mind-bending brew, while each successive build and drop ravishes the listener into submission. this is music to immerse yourself in, for sure, but above all it s music to really, really dance to. at this point you might expect the pace to let up, but b-side amon is a similarly hectic, energetic cut. all rolling bassline, acidic synth cycles, crisp percussion, jump-up vocal samples and surging narcotic effects, amon is a blast of magnificently controlled chaos for the party s more intense moments. the 12- draws to a close with exoplanet dub a no less formidable but certainly more spacious club track. its addictive, zig-zagging melodies reminding us of the more playful side to jona s music. with manta, jona furnishes us with three vehement yet elegant tracks guaranteed to turn a dancefloor near you inside out

fabian gatti celebrate debut maxi with a deep detroit techno-emphasis and has the right melodies on his side. >windexpress developed with his warm chords, the melody transports and banging snares a hypnotic beam power, and since we are sure, every techno floor in a sea of euphoria soulfull transform.

maverick music icon miss kittin is set to release her second album, batbox in february 2008. two years in the making, and almost four years since the highly regarded i com, batbox comprises thirteen original songs, all composed whilst touring extensively throughout the world. the album further highlights kittins position as a powerful personality within the contemporary music industry. a true individual with the substance to support the uncompromising attitude she is recognised for, batbox is bursting with signature style kittin observations on modern life.

two classic chicago house tracks taken from the clone classic cuts album. after more then twenty years since they were born, these two formerly very hard to get masterpieces will still cause major damage on the dancefloor...

eric prydzs pryda label has again delievered some stunning pieces of work this year that have been caned by pretty much everyone. tracks like rymd, armed, ironman, muranyi and maddeferrys have all been licensed to pretty much every compilation out there and have generated quite a stir. this time around europa gets an airing - this is another walloping production that has been doing the rounds with certain djs since the summer. it is a typically enormous club track with its building synth chords and huge breaks and drops. on the flip odyssey is also a killer with its slightly more subtle funky feel. this is another 2 track monster that will not go away!! dj support - pete tong, sasha, jon digweed, sebastian leger, eric prydz

king unique are one of the most influential dance production/dj outfits of the past 10 years, and?now the legends that are matthew roberts & matt thomas are back with a killer new single >yohkoh<. a melodic tech/prog/house (or whatever its called these days) gurn- fest of epic proportions, >yohkoh< is kus first single since their year off from the studio – a year that saw them tour their >electric< mix album across the globe, a journey that found matthew roberts marooned in a mud soaked brazilian rainforest and matt thomas cornered by tasmanian devils on a beach at midnight amongst many other (mis)adventures.

his first self production album see the light in 2000, following by his first ep on zebra 3 in 2001, >kill huggy bear ep<. since this ep patrice has integrated mc one (monacos first electroc & indies radio) as sound engineer & show producer. he also runs his own digital label called >7 addicted records<. on this ep he has been helped by nick holson , a talented south of france dj & sound engineer. a minimal music pioneer on the french riviera. no need to introduce gui borratto, the man of the moment, who has completely refresh the minimal & electro scene.

the eponimous release of detroit wax.coms 1st single is already reason enough to be hyped! that could not be all could it…? of course not! it also smarts so good as it is the first ever proper release of eric d. clark in the states, plus since it was liscensed from firm recordings by eddie fowlkes for his spankin (to coin a term) new label www.detroitwax.com, implies that this song is definitely of the highest in dance music quality!

dream disco is the project of rotterdam based producer dj overdose. only sixteen years old he started his dj career and has been involved in the electronic music scene of the netherlands since the mid 90ies with remarkable releases on labels like viewlexx, bunker or murder capital. as dream disco, his italo disco project, he released his first 12inch in your eyes on das drehmoment records

maria fresca is a project by franco cinelli and dario zenker, which is based on a true live musical experience. since they met the first time and smoked a couple of blunts, theyve thought about working something out together. and here is the result. spaced, dubbed out kickless journeys through their musical universes, like timothy learys housekeeping woman from the french alps on rollerblades. where is the kick? the basedrum? well, if it doesnt show up, dont wait for it because there wont come any. dance music without basedrum seems useless to you? if you think so, just listen to that cut really carefully and you wont even recognize that there isnt one. the rhythm is the main theme here

belgiums ortin cam (tom macoye) teams up with spilo labelowner cave (inge kjeilen). tom macoye has been a solid techno producer since early 2000 and has so far over 50 releases under different alliases, the most known of them being ortin cam, with past releases on session, traum and pocket aswell as a soon upcoming ep on adam beyers drumcode label, this is definitely a name most technofans know well

supported by james holden, kiki, kiko, chloe, glimpse, sian, funk d void, jesse somfay, angel molina the youngsters. after a series of remixes with great acceptance for labels such as glimpse, property of the british man of the moment, for audio invaders, the swiss >boutique label< and factor city, undo presents his first solo 12 since despacio, his album. in >paracaidas<, undo shows that he has learned from legends such as underworld in the precise art of creating outstanding melodies. the track that opens the maxi is a seven minute state of the art piece which will fit all sets at small hours. the darkness that was present in his previous production is still imbued here. an electro-techno tune that refers directly to the past decade

massive cover version of alanis morrisettes uninvited, which has a cult following ever since it featured in the film city of angels. originally started out as a bootleg version, freemasons recorded uninvited with bailey tzuke and the london session orchestra

in minijack recordings second release santiago gonzalez aka spinky, owner of the label with sergio parrado, teams up with the young producer from valladolid, named demetrio canal aka lumeq to offer us locura, an energetic kickin minimal techno track. this release has a very special guest alejandro lopez who, since his successful debut for minimise, is on everybodys lips.

earlier feedback comes from jack de marseille, monika kruse, laurent garnier, angel molina and felipe. tom hades is marco baileys studio partner since years, but of course he also still makes tracks on his own. on his new mbelektronics record he shows us again his very versatile production skills. whereas the a-side is a great electro-tech monster, the b1is a true techno anthem with slight trance influences. hands in the air, thats for sure! the b2 starts of with mnml glitches but evoluates with a monstruously heavy break.

making a triumphant return to dance floors world wide, the incomparable plump djs unleash their first official release since 2005. system addict gets proceedings underway with a rumbling clarion bass call. with its central automatic, system addict mantra, the track switches between serrated bass and a gated synth hook, underpinned by some typically plump driving rhythms. flipside doppler sees the plumps going for some serious heads down action. a screaming crescendo drops into techy vocodered riffing before layered percussion builds and builds to devastating effect. this release has become a classic hands in the air plump djs weapon already taking dance floors by storm.

incl dave spoon & peter gelderbloom remixes! ... and just as we were wondering where the monthly felix cover will be here it is and its probably the best one since age

limited to 500 copies. incl remix by dopplereffekt aka a. heinrich mueller. bochum welt is one of the original gang of rephlex braindancers and has released several works on the label since 1994. this ep serves to promote his forthcoming album on rephlex, entitled >robotic operating buddy<

>read my mind< is the first full-on vocal track to actually be released by metro area (they had amassed a small catalog of unreleased vocal tracks since starting the project). featuring the incredible pipes of philip owusu (of ubiquity records owusu & hannibal), >read my mind< is a dynamic boogie romp full of contrast: sweet yet meloncholy, warm yet raw. it hearkens back to the days where songwriting and arrangement still had a place in dance music and we hope youll love it. and for the beat purists, theres an irresistible >rmm special dub< version - perfect for doubles! flipping to the b-side yields >erodyne<- an incredible space-disco epic that rocks time and space, looking forward with angular arpeggiated riffs and futurist moods while anchored by an undeniably d.i.s.c.o. groove. check out metro area 7 and be transported - hot music, built to last!

produced by janus orghe aka giorgio capelli from milan, lover of the ibiza scene where he live since 2 years and where he got the influences tech house of his productions. this time the remixers are from zakko & james venturi (trapez, multivitamins, safari electronique)...3 tracks of pure new techno on qoki

already support by james holden, ripperton, anthony collins, sian. nhar has been releasing stuff since 2005 on labels like mobilee, plak and modelisme. with dont forget to lick, the frenchman has conjured up a real booty shaker from the depths of his hard drive for meerestief. summery drumming on the other hand by lucy, comes across tender and almost fragile. the artist hails from paris and released his formidable debut glass computer on rippertons perspective label. his contribution for meerestief is a fabulous track with dreamy pads and surreal sound, riding on a clear kick drum. it is a movie sound track and a small symphonie a the same time!

this is the first echospace single since >the coldest season< dropped on modern love. if you liked cv313s >dimensional space<, youll love this 12inch! the perfect sequel! deep-dub transmissions from the darkest recesses of the universe. space-dub supreme

music, i need more music, music and more … with her previous eps >ultra glamour<, >hellraiser< and last but not least her collaboration with anthony rother on the >dont worry<-remix, xenia beliayeva, being in her mid-twenties, has established herself as an important representative for the new label sounds of datapunk. powerful and full of energy, beliayeva flirts with industrial noise but still remains full of emotion. this is also valid of course for her current single >music<, a co-production with the milan dj and producer dj remo, who until now has provided furore above all in his collaboration with singer chelonis r.jones, among other things on giant wheel and dance electric, (>black sabrina<, >empire<). >music< established a significantly pop music related side of beliayeva, certainly her most catchy datapunk release to date. on the flipside christophe dallarca aka kiko, who became a fixed component of the datapunk circle since his >tragolta<-ep, is brilliant with an energy loaded remix

king unique are one of the most influential dance production/dj outfits of the past 10 years, and now the legends that are matthew roberts & matt thomas are back with a killer new single >yohkoh<. a melodic tech/prog/house gurn-fest of epic proportions, >yohkoh< is kus first single since their year off from the studio – a year that saw them tour their >electric< mix album across the globe, a journey that found matthew roberts marooned in a mud soaked brazilian rainforest and matt thomas cornered by tasmanian devils on a beach at midnight amongst many other (mis)adventures

davide squillace finally kick starts his long awaited new minisketch series, the new special edition called minisketch500 with 500 copies ltd edition on 10inch. finnish producer jari marjamaki was born in turku (finland) but since the early 90ties he is living in lisbon, portugal. with his zentex alias he concentrates mainly in expressing his own vision of minimalist techno sound. he has released his music in cologne based labels traum schallplatten, kickboxer (boxer recordings) and portuguese bloop recordings imprint.

layo & bushwackas latest offering >saudade remix< has been getting a huge amount of attention recently following plays in l&bs and many other djs sets. originally appearing on the duos long player >feels closer< the track has been twisted and turned into a pure house gem. trademark drops, kicks, emotive strings and the beautiful vocals of jesse monroe will ensure this is being played for a very long time to come. on the b side >tabloid< receives a full outing following a very limited release back in 2005 to mark the launch of olmeto records. many people missed out back then and since that time the label has been under alot of pressure from fans who want to get their hands on it, and so heres their chance. support comes from pete tong, will saul, ben watt, chris fortier, dave mothersole, jesse rose

already a secret weapon of ricardo villalobos, richie hawtin & paco osuna with the fourth release the still young and succesful label enters the race. this time co-labelowner federico molinari, who already delivered a remix (kreiskollaps) on the first oslo ep, showcases his skills. enerverende is dubby house tool, which slowly develops its effect and finally as a damian schwartz remix takes the hightime direction. the last one is takk brett, which is being carried by cleverly composed vocalbits and percussive elements. it breaks the ground, which oslo is following since the beginning. modern house music.

they love it: laurent garnier, tocadisco, sian, tom wax, felipe, dr. motte, monika kruse, leandro gamez, oliver huntemann… + big in groove mag ! voodooamt aka patrick lindsey is frisbee artist since the very beginning and now, mearly 10 years since his first release on the label (ft 002 – 1/98), delivers 2 highlights why we asked ourself for a while >what is the a-side?<. finally we decided to have the first double a-side on frisbee and german groove magazine is already hyping both tracks in their last issue: >primetime bomb< & >ecstasy<. all that right after his current hit >wanton mood< on funkwelle, which also got rave reviews

basic unit are yair etziony (vermont) & shlomi avni (dj sola) pioneers of the israeli electronic music scene, and production partners since 2005. their debut release for fine art takes no prisoners, 4 tracks of jackin minimal tech. remixes from gary beck & pedro cali bring out the detroit elements from the original track and works them into a late night dancefloor frenzy.

massive cover version of alanis morrisettes uninvited, which has a cult following ever since it featured in the film city of angels. originally started out as a bootleg version, freemasons recorded uninvited with bailey tzuke and the london session orchestra.uninvited has kicked off the uk in fine style being record of the week and a listed on radio 1. the video is up on you tube and causing quite a stir even alanis morrisette loves it and actually linked in from her own website that cant be bad....

once you submit yourself to this, there will be no turning back. submissions originated as an offshoot of planet rhythm and takes things to a slightly deeper level. the label has produced a large number of talented producers and has stayed true to its original sound ever since. dj ogi (beast music, planet rhythm, patterns, compressed) takes on patrick dsp from iran. this promising techno head now resides in toronto and is building his career as a jock / producer with steady pass! his last outing on fine audio expanded his ever growing fan base and the submissions will make some more heads turn for sure!

the brighton based trio fujiya & miyagi are set to release uh, the first new material from the hotly tipped act since this years sleeper hit album transparent things. built on a solid funk backing and provocative, breathy vocals, uh is a song about space and time, the alphabet and girls, that comes across like prince gone kraftwerk. on the b side, one trick pony ups the tempo with a jogging beat and hushed vocals. needless to say, its another fine offering from the band thats currently conquering the world with their danceable, groove oriented pop

played by: miss kittin, laurent garnier, oxia and many others !!! da fresh is arnaud caschera and one of the best known protagonistsof the french techno scene delivering quality music since the early 2000s on many different labels. for the 17th release of huntemanns dance electric imprint, he joins forces with germanys electro goddess of russian decent: xenia beliayeva. slow dance is an epic release with big theatrical gestures and a cold blooded 80ies pop appeal. a song for very special dancefloor moments and long parties with a catchy hookline. – a guaranteed hit. for all those vocal allergists da fresh also included an intense instrumental mix

second limited release on brennan greens chinatown label and its been in demand since a few whites appeared of this a few months back. on one side is a green track (with a little help from daniel wang) with an oriental almost ambient feel, a disco fied tangerine dream in shanghai perhaps? on the flip , studios west side gets given the brennan green update as east side a 10 minute balearic delight with liliting guitar subtly remixed! a great remix package!

incl rmx by alexander maier (buzzin fly) !! welcome to hypercolour 005, where we re proud to present malyasias foremost purveyor of deep electronic house, frankie flowerz. a resident in berlin since 1998, his smart, slick grooves have already created a stir on labels like crosstown rebels, funkhaus, and mood, and with forthcoming releases on tigas mighty turbo planned, his sound looks set to be spread further afield than ever over the coming months.

mad hip hop/downbeat record record featuring sensational (formerly torture who recorded an album, way back when, with the jungle brothers). the dub on the flip has had heads jerking here since the promos came in. truly heavy and one for fans of theo & rednose

third solo ep for vicknoise in factor city. this time, two tracks plus two remixes by undo and mouseup, his teammates. in the a-side we find the track that gives name to the 12 inch, which title (one thousand and one nights) makes us think vicknoise now wears beard and turban, and has converted to islam. this is one of many irrefutable truths that techno has suffered the influence of arabic music since its beginning. in the 80s we had psychic tv or chris&cosey. later on, cylob. and most recently guy gerber and mathew jonson, as number one exponent of modern arabic techno

big with c-rock, ben watt, agoria, tiefschwarz, mike monday, shinedoe, miss jools, 3 channels, fabrice lig,…! estroe and zoëxenia already teamed up for connaisseurs compilation grand cru 2007 with their wonderful track >dont forget<. this time the ladies share a split ep with one original track and one remix of both. estroes >driven< was already a big success on connaisseur supérieur at the beginning of this year and found its way on some important compilations and cd-mixes like ellen alliens fabric mix. beside her production activities, estroe is a remarkable and stylistically confident dj. famous in the netherlands, but also slowly recognized outside her home country. zoëxenia is a singer and songwriter since her teenage years. her impressing presence combined with her soulful voice made her succeed at the finals of diesel u-music benelux as well as at grote prijs van nederland in 2004. but not only singing is her passion. when she was infected by house music she began to develop her own electronic style as a producer, which ended in her first release on artminimal in spring 2007. more releases on remote area will follow soon

cloud 9 dance will relaunch combined forces legendary clubhouse label walnut records with an impressive first release from producers duo h.i.p. since their commercial adventure with dj alpha life goes on, they finally started a new project with a slammin first release that has written anthem all over it. opposites is a fresh mix between clubhouse and electro which doesnt sound like all those other d. ramirez copycats. with a 3/4 beat, its got the same vibe like t.raumschmieres monster truck driver & hypetraxxs the darkside. the galloping beats together withthe deep & dark vocal makes this track an absolute winner.