palette recordings celebrates its 13 year anniversary with a release by the duo that started it all for the label. no giant mix compilation or collection of remixes, just another example of what has built the foundation of palette over the last 13 years. john tejada & arian leviste have been collaborating for over 18 years now. with this release the duo in a way come full circle, combining some of their oldest production techniques with newer ones. its been a long road for these 2 seeing styles and trends change, equipment and technology come and go over the years, but what has remained a constant is their vision of electronic music. >messenger< with its subtle intro of modular synths and rhythmic pads breaks out of its sinister drop full force into a multi dimensional crowd pleaser. the stabs continue to build energy while layered drum programming and modulating synth lines escalate the tracks energy. on the flip, >observer< continues with a fierce pace that harkens back to the days of palette 4, combining vintage synth stabs and drum machines recreating that classic vibe which is gaining such momentum again these days. the difference here is these guys were around at the time already releasing music that would garner them such high acclaim over the years.

the artform label began in 1997 formed by jamie anderson as a platform to release his studio productions. artform soon had the attention and support of other music pioneers and released early works by jerome, steve rachmad, dave angel, stanny franssen and jesse rose. the mission for the label was to bridge the divide between genres of electronic music by experimenting with fusing styles and developing new sounds, a legacy which is still apparent today. after a short break artform now returns with a fresh new track by jamie anderson to relaunch the label joined by a huge remix from amsterdam‘s jerome. the pair of have worked together many times with releases on 100% pure and jerome‘s own outland records. this past year has seen jamie‘s productions on labels such as cocoon, rekids, klang elekronik and harthouse, and this release proves to be one of his strongest yet. predator continues in the labels direction of forward thinking tech house with a classic sound of the 909 creating a sinister backdrop of detroit inspired techno.

after three smashing va samplers, dutch based aftertaste recordings launches its first full ep in a series of limited gold vinyl releases. steven fallows aka >casual violence<, also appearing on latest aftertaste 12inch (ctrl del alt ep) has the honor to kick off. with >why so few ep< a dark and sinister story is told, consisting of five individual chapters. for those who thought proper pounding and industrial techno wasnt made anymore, do not fear, britain delivers something massive again..

stroboscopic artefacts is proud to welcome on board singapore-based xhin (meerestief). with his production wizardry he has been crafting ominous cuts of cutting-edge techno.>fixing the error< is an enormous peak-time club killer. xhin knits together the sinister sound of the revolt of the machines. high frequency drum machines and ferrous sub-bass synthesizers are working urgently against the clock. close your eyes, dissolve, step into dystopia. you are transported into a post-human cityscape where strobes reflect off smelting metallic sounds and deafening alarms wail. these warning codes, layer upon layer, fashion a vision of a metropolis gorging itself on sprawling noises. the flip side, >link< has no narrative. instead, this deep, brooding slice of dub-techno is composed of pure atmospheric pressure. the undercarrige slithers and slinks, interrupted by crackles of lightening and prehistoric rumbles. the result is a construction created in a cold palate of pyrite grey: bubbling, spherical and terrifying. this is dark. this is urgent. this is xhin.

the wurst edits gang has inducted yet another ny disco acolyte to the fold, the inimitable irishman in new york, eamon harkin. known for wild dj sets not to mention his innovative bookings at such parties as sunday best and fun, harkins no stranger to dance music. no wonder the mans shared bills with such legends as afrika bambaataa, juan atkins, grandmaster flash, the egyptian lover, and kevin saunderson. on his debut single, the man heads straight into peaktime territory with the sinister sounds of john boy, where synth toms jump out of the shadows only to punctuate an incredibly propulsive groove. innit takes a decidedly different turn down edits lane, rejuvenating an early 90s house gem in magnificently wurst fashion. extremely limited edition with handpainted covers

on august 29, 2009 around 10.000 hardcore heads gathered in and around the turbinenhallen (oberhausen, germany) for the biggest earthquake event ever! now u.h.m. presents the official vinyl sampler release for this major event in the line of the rave itself all styles are represented on this slammin 12 inch, so we re going from mainstream hardcore to raw industrial sounds.all this wicked stuff is brought by the top hardcore artists tieum (aftermatch rec.), kristof & na-goyah (coolman records), triax (the rising star of u.h.m.) and mr. sinster (the other rising star of u.h.m.) all tunes rock like crazy and will cause total mayhem on the local hardcore floors!excellent e.p. which is another u.h.m. must-have for all those hardcore boys & girls out there, time to do some speaker damaging!

hot new remixes by electric indigo, mutron and akiko kiyama. moonraker has become an ep that is among the best house music has brought us last year. (mix mag). the original house mix, which is a deliciously nasty reflection of the outfits sinister electrohouse sound. the rather minimal introduction is soon enough spiced up with a clash of synths that sound industrial and melancholic at the same time, thereby creating a dreamy and utterly brilliant vibe as spacey as spacey can be. it s proggy, it s electro, it s on the edge of deep house too, but above all, it s absolutely amazing. frank muellers america mix takes care of the final remix with a more uptempo and more towards progressive club rocker featuring brilliantly sampled vox, shifting synths and lots of deep sound waves. whereas the previous two tunes engage on a hypnotic trip, this one shoots the listener even further beyond the stars right into the unknown depths of space. the uptempo rhythm is what makes this track an absolute insane piece of progressive/deep house music, and therefore a definite must-have. you simply can not afford to let this ep pass you by. 365 mags absolute number one ep of this autumn, and unlikely to be bettered this year.

played by adam beyer, dave clarke, josh wink, dj hell, dubfire, renato cohen, paer grindvik ...
a true home for playful experimentation and a place for real fun to be had, figure spc proudly raises its hat to the latest dose of musical mindplay on offer. after the sensational trip that was his >vapors< 12 inch on len fakis figure label last year, the inimitable savas pascalidis returns with four unique club burners that are guaranteedhotter than the sun! >positive force< throws us right into the party, introducing the bold, gutsy vibe of the ep with this sinister synthethiser jam. using only a handful of elements to tell the tale, an addictive bassline and a psycho-disco groove throw energy all over the place in this recklessmonster.

ed’s first offering for autoreply references the early building blocks laid down by pioneers such as carl craig or robert hood twisting & turning them with his own crisp production & drum programming with the end result being a unique contemporary take on modern dancefloor techno. both tracks effortlessly build teasing as they progress sometimes climaxing but always leaving you thirsty for more. the ballroom is a deep complex work that starts its journey showing the characteristics of a light stepping waltz - as the track progresses something more sinister starts to emerge & the mood subtlety transfers to a dark prominent space tango. this track will not only make you dance, it will also make you feel nervous & excited! the well tempered clavier – this track has it all: dancefloor bomb - dj tool – 9 ½ minutes of absolute linear pleasure making a statement from the word go with its solid kick and catchy lead synth floating in and out of the mix building to an unmissable break which is guaranteed to get cheers from the dancefloor + beyond. serious techno for serious djs. linienwerk – this is the perfect track to help build a room or wake up an afterparty, beautifully paced with an organic feel not to mention the dark synth stabs that seem to cover the entire stereo field.

chris liberator the acid techno legend and workaholic dj teams up with the amazing sterling moss racetrax records for another collaboration to go with their bored of minimal recent release for stay up forever. this release for chris and aaron liberators cluster label kicks like a mule with three very different styled tracks. first up dirt box is a funky builder that grabs you by the neither regions and doesnt let go. a riotous attack after the breakdown will send all doubters packing. x hale has a classic cluster sound, fat bass drum and sinister riff combine to deliver a quick killing poison. finally jammy dodger is a looping techno workout for the heavy mixing dj.

slaughter mob are back and so are halo beats, slaughters affiliated producer gargamel drops his first release on the label switchboard. two tracks of deep, grimey and ultimately sinister dubstep. support from skream, distance, mary anne hobbs and more...

nothing is real, sinister acidic techno, blue vinyl, 200 copies worldwide

after a longer gap than intended, part two of the cage & aviary remix series lands with a bang. truck are an enigma of a band, only forming when the astral alignments deem it appropriate - the next is due in 2012. cage & aviary take the brilliant vocal into proto/acid house territory with a killer bassline ready to move any dancefloor. crude vocal cut ups add to the 80s remix feel, while guitar licks, god pads, and all manner of prophet warblings come and go in a patchwork of angled sounds. sinister strings cut through at the mid way point before the superb outro vocal takes you home. for the dub, ape into jam & leo zero put their heads together and push the track into more of a dancefloor place, employing arpeggiators to keep the cut and paste elements rolling along. leo is a man of many excellent edits, productions, and remixes - watch out for an exciting new vocal project coming from him soon

here we go with mark-henningÆs 2nd ep on frankie recs, 3 years after his promising first strike on the label. a two tracker ep titled ôvick for president epö - we start off with the a-side ôbiggity giggityö - a track of pure madness! comprising a mix of quirky sounds and distord harmonics synths, this is a great example of markÆs ability to combine both a solid groove and a dark atmosphere at the same time.. this song definitely kills it on the floor! on the flipside ômonsterö is even darker and more mental - combining subtle synths arrangements and bleepy fxs sounds itÆs perfect for late sessionsà two beautifully sinister, outstanding cuts!

punx soundchecks sinister alter ego chanty poe grabs the zeitgeist by the cajones with this rave flavoured collision of electro, hip hop, bassline, and party techno. rising stars missoddkidd and c. monts make a guest appearance. support from mark moore, jagz kooner, tronik youth, infadels, xfm, kiss, (amongst many others), and received a 5 * review in dj magazine

2003 electro release by michael forshaw!

bosconi is back with his third release featuring the naughty quitèfrut guys, label boss fabio della torre and his parisian-berliner mate mattako. the orginal tracks are the spontaneous results of two afterhourmakingmusic studio sessions and what came out are two proper minimal kickass bass throbbers, dry but fat dj-tool house that take inspiration from daniel bell, baby ford, zip and mike ink works. the production is concentrated on the use of analogue instruments that give the tracks a deep and warm feeling with an oldskool vibe. ?absoluca? is a trippy and hypnotic blend of tight and intricate grooves enriched by subliminal cinematic samples, tropical atmospheres and sinister male voices. special guest on bosconi this time are robsoul boss phil weeks and didier allyne under their p&d guise who drop out a very effective dance mania style remix of absoluca, a dancefloor smasher tool that goes straight to the point, strongs 909 kicks and aggressive hi hats those take you back to the chicago warehouse party time, and we think ron hardy wont have disappointed this at all !! last track called at some point? is a deep driving techno track that open your senses, the groove is detroity and the sounds of synths draw into your brain and don?t let go. open your mind to the sounds of nature!!

double a-side classic, mastered with love, pressed on clear vinyl!

watch ya feet is a beast with two heads as not one to do things by halves gavin has presented not one but two mixes, which both reflect the mood and scene of each of his homes. on the berlin mix, gavin captures the innocent late night energy and rawness of a berlin dancefloor. the twisted bassline, eerie tech house groove and warped noises roll along while the chicago-esque horns shriek out over the chaos. the london mix truly conjures up memories of londons finest venues, whether it be fabric or the end through to the afterhours of kubikle and retox. the groove here is a lot crisper than the german offering with the horn hook taking the to a euphoric climax. ewan pearson is one of the most highly acclaimed producers / remixers around, with past work including goldfrapp and the chemical brothers. his remix is one of pure energy as the track is transformed, through flawless production, into a sinister powerhouse of rising electro-techno that would feel at home in the sets of the likes of smagghe, weatherall, richards and mayer to name but a few.

big with: carl cox, ali schwarz, josh wink, sebo k, brothers vibe, catz n dogz, laurent garnier, karotte, falko brocksieper, dave dk, martin landski, tricksi, dario zenker, shuri- kan, marco resmann, ed davenport, agnes, miss jools, kreon, cirillo, anthony collins, dyed soundorom, will saul, funk d void, james flavour, okain, federico molinari, andrew grant, .. the always in form freak n chic continue their early-2009 bombardment with a superb ep from newcomer djebali. dropping just in time for miami, the >lax ep< looks set to be another winner for the paris-based imprint as it oozes quality across all four of its, percussive house tracks. starting with the urgent, chicago vibes of >dont be forced<, the >lax ep< features tracks for every point in a set. while the aforementioned cut is peak-time, the sinister >california<is pure afterhours with its spooky synths and heavy funk bass drops.

mighty robot kicks off 2009 with the first vinyl release from french electro artists katelectro and jauzas the shining. the original version of >plug< is music custom-made for a dark room and a strobe, the spoken vocal adding to the sense of vague unease. newcomer ottomatique takes his >plug< rework in a different direction, retaining the vocal, adding some eighties synths and underpinning it all with a throbbing industrial meets disco bassline. the legendary ultradyne push the discomfort and discord up a notch in their remix, staying fairly true to the original, but drenching it with their unique sinister atmospherics. things take a reflective turn for closing track >art of noise< as ghosts crackle in the circuits and bring the collection to a close.

hairy claw follow up the johnny d, akufen, funk d void, agnes, kiki (and many more!) supported release from dan drastic with this, calculus >loosey goosey<. mid-tempo, groove based house at its best, >loosey goosey< is a lurching, sinister cut of the highest order. the remix comes from none other than reboot. currently riding high with his amazing >letters /be tougher< on cadenza as well as amazing remixes for the likes of lemos and warieka on below and connaisseur respectively, reboot has delivered a peak time remix which combines jacking fm bass, loose percussion and the trademark reboot arrangement to brilliant effect.

the long awaited new solo e.p. by rising star triax, well known for his former releases onthis dutch top hardcore imprint!

a huge tech house output!! the a side proposes >welcome to the moon<, a pure underground anthem with his instantly recognisable and wicked drum programming style. then the track drops a huge and energetic bass line with a screaming 90s rave-influenced synth loop. the dark voice rises among random effects giving that spacey atmosphere when the break push it up to the standout climax. are you house heads ready for this? the b side drives us to another planet >mars<.this progressive-tech track stands into dark-prog line. packed with loud bass this is another big room tune that everybody should play. the bass line rolls on a simple drum pattern giving to the synth the main objective to make you shout. then the whole track is served up by a constant acid line creating a sinister feeling to this club monster

the wurst edits gang has inducted yet another ny disco acolyte to the fold, the inimitable irishman-in-new york, eamon harkin. known for wild dj sets not to mention his innovative bookings at such parties as sunday best and fun, harkins no stranger to dance music. no wonder the mans shared bills with such legends as afrika bambaataa, juan atkins, grandmaster flash, the egyptian lover, and kevin saunderson. on his debut single, the man heads straight into peak-time territory with the sinister sounds of >john boy<, where synth toms jump out of the shadows only to punctuate an incredibly propulsive groove. >innit< takes a decidedly different turn down edits lane, rejuvenating an early 90s house gem in magnificently wurst fashion.

dj support by dj hell, luciano, troy pierce, davide squillace (dc10, ibiza) and many more... name+relucto first gathered praise as remixers for the aforementioned fool with their demented re rub of drama earlier this year. their debut is a four track vinyl and digital release. longblackcurlyteeth’ is a dark and deadly slice of techno which germinates from stripped sleeparchive style minimalism into a gloopy acid evolution that plunges and skews itself into the sinister depths of foreboding, resonant evil. blueballs picks up the tempo and undulates along a jacking groove of raw metallic, mashed up alien calypso funk. title track spawnofspoon is a demonic mongrel of future styles. this scuzzy hip hop homage is riddled with shredded vocals and mutant bass modulations which explode into a post rave, acid armageddon. alex cotex is in devastating form with his hypnotic rework of lbct, the result is a mesmerising, relentless beast that reverberates a pulsing throb underpinned by a fizzing 303 bassline

just one thing to say: all killer and no filler!

mysterious and most of all vinyl only whitelabels seem to be the call of the day. if they are as good as this one here i have no doubt - this trend will stay our fried. open produced bassy and sweat boxing, slamming chicago - detroit- chicago style house with great piano chord and slight pitched atmosphere. somehow between early chez n ron and roy davis , dj pierre, kerri, mood2 swing, nu groove, kot. now ive almost named them all. oops… . sinister but oh so sexy!

the 2nd part with four delicious housetracks ... vom deep funky to tribal and vocal house too...

limited to 500 copies, coloured vinyl !! one of detroits most respected names, mike huckaby serves up a floor burning epic with his s y n t h mix. it opens up with killer shards of metallic chords, coloured in deep analogue emotion until the last second when a kick nearly explodes and drops low end so sinister your heart may skip a beat. this well crafted array of tone could only come from mikes expert use of the legendary waldorf wave synthesizer, with his timeless rendition of juans classic this is destined to be legendary. after the smoke clears were transported into ambient territory with intrusions lengthy 18 minute ambient voyage. the textures fade into pantone colours before opening up into a silvery lo-fi sonic palette, a sort of slow motion metamorphosis you could only compare to the works of thomas köner or wolfgang voigts, gas project. this is love in lo-fi

cosmic robot electro full-length album, limited to 300 numbered copies..

2004 release by legendary us punk rocker bad religion!

lcd soundsystem returns with a song written for the soundtrack to the sony pictures film 21. james murphy’s concept of what a big rock song made for a movie could sound like more than a balls-out big rock song, the track delivers in unexpected ways, from the edgy opening two minutes that alone could serve as the score to a car chase, to the sudden explosion of choirs, blissful harmonies, and larger-than-life chorus. babytalk, who has created quite a buzz with two top-notch releases and is currently the toast of underground dance music and disco heads, remixes the track into something seemingly slower and definitely more sinister

a seriously heavyweight plate from twisted, a member of germanys acclaimed dutty dubz crew. erratic is a grimey monster of a tune, the subtleties of the intro with its pattering bongos and stealthy pads giving no indication of the carnage to come. dropping harder than a ton of bricks, the filthy buzzsaw bass comes swooping in beneath slamming halfstep beats, squirming between the enormous bashy snares and sinister electro riff topline. on the flipside twisted goes a little more leftfield, tapping into the chiptune flavour thats currently permeating the dubstep scene via the likes of rustie and zomby.

the first single from hells upcoming double-disc concept album teufelswerk. .(ink & needle remix) the disaster pulses with balanced minimalism, and that erotically sinister hell signature touch.

apologist hails from the holy land of cosmic disco italy. behind the name apologist (wave music) we find the producers brusca and sam perez. they started to gain recognition with their dark, progressive thriller of a cut called ghouls & ghosts on h plus in 2004, the duo has released productions and remixes together, separately and under different names on quality labels like yoshitoshi, baroque, swift, restart, wave music, but they dont limit themselves to sinister grooves of that nature. while their style is always epic with sweeping synthesizers and digital drama and effects, apologist is showing their sensual, dubbier side with this exlusive release of pycairo records.

andrés first release for simple records >wanna feel< is all about the resonant, hypnotic bassline that steadily opens out to reveal more layers of harmony. little sounds and licks of melody dance around the bass whilst strings and stabs build the hook into one big crescendo. brooks melancholic strings, cleverly cut up the bassline and an eerie soundscape pushes the vibe of the original into a darker more sinister techno place….this is the lights out, heads down, touch me in the dark kind of groove that we love! finally >move< is an absorbing and patient deep house gem. plunging into a backdrop of prodded keys that subtly shift in shape and tone, a central synth melody climbs to euphoric climax before retiring back to waves of throbbing bass and rolling percussive loops

gossip is keeping you warm this winter with this sick ep! including tracks by christian alvarez & andy lee, hott 22 and aaron perez!!

the faints dapose drops zombie aesthetics, the debut album of electronic madness from his metal alter ego vverevvolf grehv. zombie aesthetics is a 21st century synthesis of idm, sinister vocals, and visceral metal guitar. without question, vverevvolf grehv is unlike anything you have ever heard or experienced. vverevvolf grehv is the debut of the twisted metal project of the faints dapose! vverevvolf grehv have played with the likes of yeah yeah yeahs, lightning bolt, cephalic carnage, a life once lost and more. the vinyl is limited to a pressing of 1.000 copies only! for fans of: fantomas, lightning bolt, agoraphobic nosebleed, genghis tron, melt banana, blood brothers, boredoms.

limited 200 copies.. 4 sinister soundtracks of mental degradation, unless you really believe that >paranoia is the highest state of consciousness<

ra-x s new record, only 300 copies, heavy industrial planet rock with sinister vocals. <inistry meets jim >foetus< thirwell!

after one solid track and a remix on the previous sampler release, the relic has returned to do his first solo project on symp.tom 6. five smashing underground tracks with wicked sounds and a massive drive make the relic more than welcome as additional main producer on the symp.tom label

the irrepressible cobblestone jazz present the first single from their debut album >23 seconds<, forthcoming in september on wagon repair. cobblestone jazz produce their tracks live, with a strong emphasis on improvisation, and the trio of programmer tyger dhula, keyboardists danuel tate and mathew jonson, make full use of their formative jazz training to transform the musical outfit into a pragmatic and responsive unit, a living and breathing creation, free of formulaic sequence. >lime in da coco nut< is a potion brimming with transformation. cobblestone approach a simple key melody from every angle imaginable, with the harmonies, disharmonies, bubbling accents and rhythmic permutations exposing the otherworldly potential of the simplest of tunes. a sinister whispered vocal conducts affairs, seemingly flustered at its inability to contain the unruly elements in this wonderful experiment. on >saturday night< a deep synth line and ghostly vocoded moans progress through a jungle of percussion and falling echoed tones, steadily approaching a beat that enlivens like water on a desert journey, or rather, like vodka on a saturday night. the dizzy finale spins around your ears, a bit like the ceiling after a particularly heavy weekend adventure… be sure to be well rested before tackling this sensory safari

spanish producer dancelwerk returns with a second helping on sounderground records with a slamming release called >noises<. already gaining favour from the likes of inxec and sian these tracks do not disappoint! on the a side >strange voices< is a powerful, full on track that still remains gorgeously minimal. complete with heavy basses, lots of synth weirdness and a very deep yet dark >strange vocal< hook thst all adds up to a really sinister peak time track. friendly noises delivers an excellent b side with a really up front techy feel, skippy percussion and driving drums with a very very cool break down, lots of weirdness,nice!

pounding electrobot and sinister industrial techno from holland.

up-and-coming minimal star dinamoe (aka rico puestel) who is about to release several records on big name labels shoes us a variety of his producing talents: from crisp and elegant complexity to harsh and sinister straightness. always pushing as youd expect from schieber..

funky sinister techhouse with a lot of detroit influnces from brooklyns most notorious sonic criminal, the adultnapper !! huge support from alexi delano

old school electro mastermind mandroid with great electro tracks inluenced by the 70s and 80s

vancouver collides with brooklyn. male model machine break out with two acid electro techhouse tracks. sinister 4/4 electro techhouse and grimy acid abound from black vans latest recruits. features remixes in a minimal techno vein by berlins chopstick and the uks cheshire catz