alex metric has offered up the catchiest taster from his forthcoming lp to date. head straight is as bombastic a slice of electronic pop as you re likely to hear all year. big, brash synths kick off proceedings before the boy wonder steps up to deliver one of his best vocals to date

a killer slice of hypnotic afro tech for the spring and summer dancefloors

forward strategy group follow up their seriously killer debut 12inch release >transect< with another fresh slab of monolithic, bass heavy techno entitled: >applied generics<. with support from surgeon, ben sims, marcel heese (tresor), samuli kemppi (berghain), grovskopa (token, audio assault) ++ applied generics has already booted a sizeable hole in the ceiling @ clubs worldwide. this new release was featured as part of ben sims and surgeons frequency 7 set on mary anne hobbs radio 1 show and as part of surgeons resident advisor podcast. the first offering is a skanking slice of techno with a shuffled re-sequenced edge delivering a cortex scrambling mess of barbed wire sounds wrapped around a linear, tracky beatstructure. this is a unique cut with a very distinct sound somewhere between berlin minimalism and dark wave uk techno. on the flip deep rumbling textures, ghostly tones and spectral, metalic chords lie in wait on the second offering, which takes on a more berlin influenced deep style pitching it somewhere in between basic channel and sandwell district. big

strongest release yet on polymeric, a label that just goes from strength to strength. techno hero d.a.v.e. the drummer kicks everything off with offline a huge analogue attack in his trademark style that will not disappoint. albert kraner of mental torment and killfactory records delivers my techno thoughts with rock hard beats and dark vocals that indeed rocks. flip for label boss maxx dropping like this a wicked slice of funky techno that still has a warehouse feel to it. rising austrian talent and co owner of carbon audio, polymerics sister label, finishes off the ep perfectly with millennium a grinding slab of tuff techno that will slam the floor!

includes a superb house rmx by 2000 and one, affkt drops his third appearance on barraca music, this time teaming up with alberto sola to produce a >big cake<. a tasteful slice of ska infused house music, full of flavour, with no crumbs in sight. 2000 and one - coming off the back of his huge >heritage< album...dylan hermelijn bakes up a deep flavoured full serving of pure house music,

having been nominated top producer of 2008 by sasha, their sound is a perfect crossover between house and techno... their remixes for fatboy slim , funkagenda ad most recently >gypsy< by steve angello have been a staple of many djs boxes. back with baroque now, and on their 3rd ep for us. kikkass is a slammin techno influenced slice of house music. with just enough melody to tease! the remix comes courtesy of russell g and steve haines, and doesnt dissapoint. a simply must have package

sister label to markantonios analytic trail imprint, mkt is all about providing a channel for different concepts in techno music. looking forward in to the future of electronic music, mkt is a space for new sounds to develop, evolve and emerge.originally created as a home for markantonios experimental works mkt has developed into a chosen destination for fellow forward thinking techno artists. this latest ep sees bosnia mladen tomic (adult records) deliver a 4 track ep.tangas is a powerful, bass driven groove that brings the tension. opening up with a cleverly drawn out build of shuffling hats and jittery stabs the culmination is comes as the pressure drops and is joined by a heavy kick and pulsing bassline.blue avenue sees tomic throw a large slice of funk in to the tech melting pot to produce a firing, discofied stripped back groove. constructed of simple but well defined layers this is an unsung hero of a track that djs will find very useful. bubamera combines harmonic melody with driving tribal rhythms to create a truly distinctive piece. high on energy but subtle in its approach, this is peaktime tech house that skilfully combines musical elements with an intense cadence.black white man continues this unique sonic journey with a combination of industrial beats and funked up rhythms. the most uplifting of the tracks on the ep, this cut packs plenty of bounce and shimmering atmosphere into the mix.

some would say the chicken lips label is long overdue, but lipservice is worth the wait as it promises the very best from augmented cl clan of dean meredith, andy meecham, stevie kotey and johnny spencer - a collective who have remixed just about everyone, spawned a thousand copycats and destroyed a few floors in the process. the inaugural lipservice release sees the chaps unleash zeefungk, one of their most popular and rare guises. the a-side is occupied by >robot eyes< - a splendid slice of electro-disco-funk which is vintage chicken lips. acid bass and loose drums combine with keys which progress wonderfully to create a really special piece of dancefloor tomfoolery. next up is >feast of freeks< (stevie koteys tape edit), a new edit of a track featured on the bands now-classic >extended play< album but never released as a 12inch. the bearfunk main man and all round gent delivers a tweaky, driving uptempo disco monster which climaxes in some trademark kotey madness. >robot lips< closes the packages and displays more of the guys unreal keyboard work as the groove stays steady but the hands go hyper. riddled with vintage synth work, >robot lips< is heads down business and no mistake.

mr negro returns with the sunburst band for a superb e.p of remixes. æour lives are shaped is in the capable hands of mr grant nelson who keeps the original vibe alive adding his own chunky beats and flavour. æfree bass is a wicked slice of space funk. æwe can live forever is beautifully reworked by purple musics very own simon grey who provides 2 mixes the first being skillfully edited by joey himself and the dub taking the deep funky electronic route works so well. dj support seamus haji / danny krivit / dj meme / groove armada to name a few

raw recordings return with another superb slice of house d up r&b this time the boys turn there talents to nyc soulstress amel larrieux. as usual we have 3 versions a main vocal complimenting the original vibe of the song to a tee, on the flip a deeper dub for those late nights / early mornings & a dubstrumental for those who like it that way. another quality release from london s very own dj leo & guy robin. don t sleep or you ll miss out

with the bpm dropped and the delivery of such a deep, emotional slice of downtempo with all the right things in all the right places, you have to doff your hat to dannys production skills. still maintaining a deeper edge but given this package its more dance floor mix is the legend that is matrix! taking time apart from his right hand man futurebound, matrix unleashes a straight to the point, no holds barred awesome slice of futuristic dnb for 2009!

gothenburgs goeran dahlström follows up his rather excellent remix of maelstroms enter the cosmos with his first solo production since 2007s back2back / angel babe the tin man on bear funk. encapsulating a real sense of summer, this sun soaked epic should soundtrack everywhere from california to croatia this year. remix duties fall to the prolific deep space resident brendon moeller who, under his beat pharmacy guise, turns out a more dance floor friendly re rub of the original while full pupps man of the moment blackbelt andersen delivers a fantastic slice of scandobalearic to complete the package. also features on the pizzico records compilation for an old dope, new aesthetics

the enclave of both established artists and fresh undiscovered talent whose shared passion of deep underground detroit influenced house and disco are reflected in the quality output you will come to expect from the label. franc spangler, the revenge, zepp001, john daly, alpha child, 6th borough project, tuccifunk and pezzner are just some of the producers creating their work with tender loving care for delusions. dog01 will be setting the standard with the soul part ii from craig smith & the revenge. these boys are currently riding a wave of successful releases, mainly in the form of their disco and boogie edits under their 6th borough project guise on instruments of rapture. here we see them move into original production territory with a bass heavy slice of brooding and grooving floor friendly house but with their own unique twist. tempos are kept low, drums are kept live sounding and the subtle italo synth lines all ensure this track keeps true to their roots in disco. for their 6th borough project dub they dive head first into a slowly building, drum and percussion heavy workout which has a beautiful tension to it. this is music for small basements with big sound systems. finally we have john dalys beautiful interpretation where he opts for a blissed out, understated and hypnotic sound that wraps you up in layers of warm, echoing synths whilst the groove chugs along masterfully. a true mood setter or after hours classic

dj meme is back solidifying his status as one of the most talented and sought after producers in the game. garnering incredible pre release demand among clubbers, movers, shakers and djs at the forefront of the house music scene, this exciting new interpretation of the rufus & chaka khan classic is a lush slice of summer replete with uplifting vocals, free flowing flutes, soulful strings and sexy latin percussion –, an infectious groove destined to become a fixture on soulful dancefloors worldwide and a classic in its own right.

raw recordings return with another superb slice of housed up r&b with 2 undoubted superstars in the shape of ciara & j.t as usual we have 3 versions a main vocal complimenting the original vibe of the song to a tee, on the flip a deeper dub for those late nights / early mornings & a dubstrumental for those who dont like vocals.another quality release from londons very own dj leo & guy robin. dont sleep or youll miss out!

metronomy are back for 2009 with this perfect slice of pop pleasure taken from their fantastically received second album nights out. a multi layered party playlist that gurgles out anthems without pause - a sleeping giant of a dancefloor creeper that will be everyones favourite in approximately six months time.

the second 12inch sampler from the forthcoming universal vibes compilation. it features a new remix of ok ma by label head paddy freeform under his soulsonix production guise, alongside a brand new and exclusive track from new signing andy ash, aswell as a track from the vaults for an outing on vinyl.beatsmith andy ash delivers a midtempo 4/4 deep track on astro travellin. shimmering 4 to the floor beats rub alongside sublime warm keys with a hint of disco and house. following this is a slice of bumping grinding beats in the shape of the soulsonix remix of ok_mas dancefoor destroying jump up house bomb, boogle. paddy freeform takes a simple loop from the original and adds an energetic synth line alongside to push the track along. finally we re visit one of the early releases and press jafar and bobby strobes keeps coming to vinyl. an incessant vocal chant urges on the groove which builds throughout the track til the 303 bass lifts it up and twists it into oblivion. super limited edition, 300 only!

one of our best selling labels, who have really carved out a niche for sublime, chilled but chunky grooves a side is dropout –seeing coyote stepping onto the dancefloor whilst still keeping all the elements of their sound. electric guitars, arpeggios, and a catchy little melody. tranced out, chugging and laidback in equal measures. the remix of dropout by deadstock 33s-the balearic godfather himself-justin robertson takes the track into chunky electro dub bounce territory. the flip sides >how you doin< is a laid back slice of dubby balearica with a remix from the international peoples gang who offer up a supreb remake, reminiscent of weatheralls early 90s output coyote and is it balearic doing exactly what it says on the label !is it balearic…?-oh yeah

here comes the 14th release from stalwart. if its right sees parisian dj, producer and radio presenter leo cuenca delivering a soulful slice of house music that features the gorgeous lyrics and vocals of up and coming australian diva rachel claudio in one of her best studio performance to date. live organic musical elements add the right ingredients to this warm and relevant song. remixes come from nonetheless than prolific superstar brasilian producer dj meme that gives a more hypnotic version of the tune, while stalwarts very own dj rork comes up with a more driving and clubby affair.

much to our advantage, layo & bushwacka! have been seeking solace deep in their west london studio since the closure of the end. this means only one thingàmasses of quality tracks coming your way from the duo and olmeto records over the coming months! the pairs latest twelve takes in two very different sides of their personality. the a side 21, supplies a deep slice of electronic funk complete with mesmerising pads, rising percussion patterns and the most beautifully addictive synth hook put to wax in ages if it doesnt give you goose pimples you need to get to the doctors! heavy weight sub bass kicks demand this be played as loud as you can possibly get it! go on, turn it up, annoy the neighbours on the b side, l&b take it back, waaaaay back, and toy around with some classic house music, creating a patchwork of off kilter, looped up madness to get the party masses hands high up in the air. overflowing with old school flavour, to make you quickly glance over your shoulder back to the 90s, whilst still sounding supremely relevant on todays dance floors.

already played by: h.o.s.h., dubfire, stephan bodzin, pascal feos, mihalis safras, someone else, steve lawler, helmut dubnitzky, david keno >ill is ill< is the 1st release from marquez ill on berlin s fantastique label, voltage musique. a stunning slice of minimal yet atmospheric tech-house, featuring a deep and sleek dub remix from monoroom, which manages to be both laid back and tightly funky at the same time. the b side also features a masterpiece of straight to the floor action named >komma klar< (berlin slang for get real) - already passing the acid test on the dancefloor of legendary club tresor, ace!

a heavy weight combo takes shape on release number eleven for those cheeky jinks chaps! legendary vocalist robert owens joins up with dan & chris and the result is a real funky house outing with tougher beats and a jagged groove that hits home hard. on the remix tip blackstones mark grant drops a slice of late night soulful action, taking the beats on a slightly lighter affair and complimented with a whole heap of rhodes and musical touches - another stellar package

rasmus fabers outstanding farplane label strikes back with a typical slice of energetic house that only rasmus is capable of delivering. a five star remix package (as is generally the case with farplane!) with richard earnshaw & mark bamfords spiritchaser rework & wamdue projects label debut striking every right chord

baroques new techno label with mixmag future hero jon rundell, dont lose your head is a slammin slice of filthy bassline driven techno, clanky percussion and bolshy rhythms work up a frenzy. for the remix ali wilson pulls it out of the bag with a wicked cross between techno and prog. simply massive on the floor. the retro riffed depature finishes the package with a bang, and sets the standard high for this new imprint. i think jon is a jewel in the crown (carl cox)

wdywsw is a slice of high energy powerpop, with affecting agitprop lyrics asking one of the most relevant questions of our troubled times. parisian genius rob totally flips the script by translating the song into the sad, plaintive language of late night soul searching. and thanks to pacifics elegant pop version, the sun is beaming from sweden. poney poneys first album is being recorded right now, with xavier de rosnay (of the justice fame) still rolling for the band. beware.

hailing from warsaw, poland, artists fusion f and come t give us a prime time slice of electronic deep tech house with forgotten. includes powerfull dark prog techy remix from andrew k!

uk born, japanese based max essa delivers us a tasty morsel and appetizer for his upcoming album on bearfunk. drive time is a slice of trademark slick, slo mo disco. with live drums, rolling bass synths and sundrenched chord changes, the track conjures up visions of sunsets, surfboards, highway 101 and long lazy days. irish based john daly delivers his re rub on the flip, adding in chunky stabs and rolling synth lines... but still managing to retain the slo mo feel.

superb sixth release on open source sees mutate & distort deliver a classic slice of acid on the a. flip for london warehouse live p.a legend t.t on a huge percussive tip & then tokyos dj tearz banging it with a slightly more electro vibe.

autodiscotheque continue their demonstration only series of cut up dancefloor weapons with two top edits from alexandra parade (rumoured to be none other than legendary optimo selector and editor j.d. twitch). first up is barneys bubbles a heavily chicago influenced take on movin by brass construction. on the flip bronski beats classic smalltown boy is chopped and teased into a jackin slice of arpeggiated nrg bliss called ruchill rumpus that delivers maximum impact.

incl lucca doobie (heimatmelodie, acker, off) remix!! soundselective debuts with millys own release >encounters ep< - a space inspired three tracker with luca doobie on remix duties. >encounters< is a groovy minimal slice of electronica with a riff that is an ode to the tracks title and features some superb tension and builds to create maximum dancefloor impact. luca doobie takes the originals dark and atmospheric theme one step further, turning out a driving percussive roller with some dark quirky grooves. >shibuya 109< rounds off the package and is a chugging tech house track built around funky synths, spacey sounds and calibrated electronic percussions. a sparse vocal sample recorded inside the tokyo ginza metro line adds some real feeling to the groove of the track. this is a sterling start to the soundselective records and is not to be missed

this bush/k.r 028 - 12 is yet another slice of true tehcno. the advent & industrialyzer come as one for this serious 12 release. with 3 powerful tracks that take you into another dimension.. with some tributes to detroit, bringing back the 303 & with new direction & flow..

after the success of >disco trix vol. one< hardgroove continues the party vibes with trix vol. two, yet more familiar classics are wacked thru the sampler by mr ben and pumped up for peaktime useage in true hardgroove fashion. this ep features 2 different mixes of >dollar bill y all< as we couldn t decide of the definative version so lazily put both on, >reject 2< which was commissioned as a remix for spain s >dj nuke< but unused and >in the middle< which in our humble opinion is the finest slice of disco fromage sims has created so far

the home of quality deep house. pengs very own maestros of music the rurals deliver a real slice of sumptuous vocal house as only they know how! jay tripwire unleashes a slightly darker, retro-tinged outing using snippets of the vocals alongside stabby synths & rolling beats. the original & candy dealers mix are bursting with uplifting chords,sweet melodies and heart-felt vocals

special reissue of the 1982 sugarscoop records release of plastic bertrands - stop ou encore. this extremely-rare slice of sleazy electronic disco was huge both on the cosmic scene and in chicago where it was championed by the legendary dj ron hardy !!

sweet 16 is a perfectly judged slice of disco punk, producer grahmzilla hooking up a beat which sounds like the clash hanging out at studio 54 while isis tells of the joys and dangers of being sixteen and ruling the dancefloor. its not clear whether the natural stage genius (time out) is encouraging under age sex, cautioning against it or just suggesting engaging in some healthy exhibitionism. whatever the message she makes it sound great. cruise low is as low slung and bass heavy as you d expect from the title, isis whispering about popping the trunk with a mixture of enticement and threat. bonus track whateveruneed is an epic instrumental electro symphony from grahmzillas hard drive. ny mover and shaker eli escobar rounds out the package with a mix of sweet 16 which harks all the way back to planet rock...

claque musique present their fifth release, which is a technoid gem from hugo (already responsible for the brilliant third 12 inch on the label, entitled born to bop) called strobo revenge. another zany electronic bullet that is destined to cause mayhem on dancefloors worldwide! on the a side, jumping beats, vocal mirages and compressed synths create the groove on the original mix of the title track. a fizzing bassline and echoing whistles enter later on and they give the track a slice of claque musique zaniness. a2, prismatic visual, is a powerful floor filler, which is slightly less crazy then its musical partner. hugo uses dependable percussion, watery synth action and inviting vocals to create this musical treat. on the flip side, carola pisaturo brings us a moody version of strobo revenge that squeezes something else out of those whistles. she employs heads down percussion, vocal shards and smooth synths on her version. portable/bodycode heightens the intensity with a jackin rerub that sends the track in another direction completely. marching beats, acidic synths and hollow bass drops work wonders on abrahams revision

coyote return with a 4 track ep featuring the remix power of the mighty windsurf. >single handed< is a melodic uptempo percussion led groove, pianos and lush strings combine to uplifting effect whist still maintaining the balearic/dub vibe. >mongolia< is a more moody affair, a slo-mo voodoo trance stomp that takes you to the darker side of the balearic beat. >lay back< is a caribbean beach boogie featuring all the usual coyote elements, a slice of sunshine for the winter. windsurf step up to remix lay back to create a beautiful slice of pacifica, keeping up the high standard of remixing that is it balearic is becoming known for. the revolution continues… coyote back doing what they do best is it balearic…?-oh yeah

japans masanori morita, noboru abe aka studio apartment with another superb slice of house with the uks very own copyright on the remixes!!

continuing to plough further into the depths of the warm yet quirky vibes napt offer up a perfect slice of authentic breakbeat funk with work this out. with a healthy nod to the classic house sounds of early 90’s new york they serve up a huge melodic riff that mutates in true n-funk style into a supremely satisfying jacking multi layered bass work out.

tone control music continue the release pressure with their latest signing poussez vs. demarkus lewis with a superb new single titled passin thru featuring fantastic remixes from atjazz. teaming up with ace soulful vocalist, hannah khemoh (poettiquette, reel people) and dope keys player andy touch fingers (from jafar and touch of hustle music, artizan and more), passin thru is a killer slice of gorgeously deep dancefloor soul.

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

loved by ame & agoria !! a slice of brilliant deep deeep deeeep house, in true theo parrish style. get ready to be blown away by this amazing piece of music

buzz chart no1 record robyn teams up with swedish producer falk for this sublime slice of house top notch mixes for all tastes from hed kandis moto blanco/wez clarke & legends ashley beedle & the mighty tiger stipes for those deeper moments. limited test press

clear yellow vinyl! >ammo dump< once again from the dread camp serum comes with another dance floor smasher. with a subtle build-up and complementary vocal sample, this track explodes into a mighty bassline. serum manages to work his magic with a simple roller, but trust me, this is to hurt those bassbins. inspired and taken from the dub dread iii compilation of various artists, this is a lovely slice of dread cake for you to taste and savour

osbornes ruling came out on influential us label spectral sound earlier this year, and has been racking up some fantastic support already. an emotive piece of lush deep house, ruling is an unashamed throwback to the early halcyon days of chicago and new york house music. a perfect slice of deepness for the warmer months...shur i kan is becoming ever present on the nrk roster of late, hes one of our favourite brit producer/remixers, and he stays faithfull to the original mix of ruling here but drags it onto the dancefloor somewhat with some stronger beats and heavier bottom end. king britt, meanwhile, opts for a heady, darker pounding drum remix, with spacious chords and freeform jazz flicked riffs. a little scubambient mix is also included here...

the first release on new glasgow label seinan music will be from rising star sei a. this boys stock has been rising fast with releases on french house stables such as missive, silver network and imprime {he may or may not also be responsible for a certain awesome re-edit of an oxford band containing word radio}... fans of his work include miss kitten, laurent garnier, ben watt and a host of many others. meth is another slice of his trademark techy but melodic sound. with haunting vocals and a solid hook, this is due to rock floors from glasgow to guatemala, tech style. on the flip, man of the moment milton jackson takes things a little deeper and darker with a solid mix that will appeal to fans of his work on labels such as freerange, winding road and tsuba. with a musical agenda that sticks to its guns but is not afraid to take a chance is the frame of mind going forward for seinan music. the label has some exiting plans for the future including remixes from another fcomm stalwart, llorca and more releases from sei a.

this first outing for baroque is a dubby drum laiden slice of house music, that builds to a frenzied melody line, that has been sending the floors balistic in ibiza! on the remix jay lumen follows on from his chart topping calypso release, and his panoptic rework, with a suitably addictive tech house monster...a massive release again for baroque.

yore returns with a true dream team split ep, pairing yore label head andy vaz with sistrum manager patrice scott. vaz is up first with a beautiful slice of old-school funk and soul within a deep house formula, >back to square one< that has a whole lot more in common with isaac hayes and james brown than with juan atkins or any other techno icon. accompanied by a wah-wah guitar figure and claps, a bullet-proof bass line leads a nine-minute charge thats quickly bolstered by a slinkily swinging drum groove. creamy synth chords and blazing horns intermittently spill over the pulsating mix and then vanish, leaving space for the rhythm to intensify and the track to grow ever more euphoric (and even, towards its close, a bit acidy). a true mission into both funk and house, which again showcases vazs ultimate diversity as an outstanding producer. scott titled his second sistrum release beyond deep and the title might just as easily apply to the b-side >aztecal< where the detroit producer slathers shimmering stabs and congealing streams over a thudding kick drum and flickering percussive detail. while vazs cut draws inspiration from the timeless traditions of decades past, scotts looks towards the future when its gleaming shuttle lifts off in pursuit of distant galaxies.

after the phenomenal success of their 1st release, division recordings has been established as a label providing new innovative sounds with boundless potential in every genre. now noisia are ready to present the next installment of division: seven stitches is a slice of electric heaven, a veritable fighter pilot performing synth acrobatics & bound to hit your g force! an appropriate follow up to the bending craziness of yellow brick, seven stiches was initially commissioned for wipeout pulse (psp). sony loved it so much they decided to also feature it in the wipeout hd (ps3) game too. a tune diverse enough to satisfy on every level, throw it down amongst friends or up on stage but be sure to make it loud!