pt.6 of the warehouse traxx series brings 4 mega bombs and a revamped logo. heavy bass-lines, deep slamming beats, wicked stabs and pumped-up grooves. everything you need to destroy any rave floor, with a perfect balance between classic underground and contemporary swag. bridging the gap between house and techno, this record will save lives and club-nights.

ralf schmidt has always been a nomadic soul. a spirit that reflects into his expansive take on house music. yet, his first installment for hivern might be his most diverse work to date. four tracks with traces of techno, house, electro and even trance that showcase aeras vivid vision and pristine production skills.

come with us to a place of solitude where silent winds and barren landscapes have captured the hearts of many admirers but reject their controlling touch. a rejection of life, of death, and everything in between. this place is everything, it is the soul, but yet it is the nothing. a piece of that place has been brought to you once again. to some it will be an adventure but to others it will remind them of the journey taken so long ago to a place where rules did exist, no labels would fit, and no love could be found. frozen and empty but still the soul thrives. we call this place antarctica. where the soul thrives, and only the nothing lives here.

soul, disco/funk, italo disco reworks. early support from solomun (2diy)

g.markus (soul clap records / exploited / roots for bloom / sneaky music / monologues records / sinnmusik) turns out two raw sounding disco shuffling edits on brand new imprint g-edits.

alma negra is a swizz collective that consists of four musically driven friends, the figuiera brothers dersu & diego who s roots are established firmly in their cape verdian heritage, dario with his half and half portuguese/italian mix and finally mario with spanish roots. they are all passionate diggers who love playing music from all over the world, something that s evident in their productions as well. encompassing jazz, african and latin sounds to soul, funk, disco, house and even techno. as far as inspiration goes they mention donald byrd ,fela kuti and theo parrish. their creative output has let them to release on such fine labels as sofrito, highlife and most recently basic fingers. fans of alma negra include gilles peterson, ben ufo, axel boman, dam swindle, africaine 808 and tim sweeney. digger s workout part 2 continues where part 1 left us, proving once again alma negra are on a roll. included is a killer remix from osunlade and his yoruba soul mix of safari is deepness on a new level.

for the past four decades, a growing cult of soul music collectors have sought two obscure lps and a handful of extremely rare 45s released on the vanity record label lad productions, inc. between the late seventies and the mid eighties by the mysterious south side chicago singer/song writer larry dixon. larry s raw songs capture the transition from r&b to boogie-down as disco was rapidly becoming extinct. they also perfectly illustrate larrys ability to overcome his environment and discrimination, transcended by his determination to write and produce music. with the support of his faithful musicians, larry s success was only hindered by lack of airplay and promotion, but his talent shines through. this is the story of larry dixon, his label lad productions, inc., and his friends and family throughout four decades of music in chicagos toughest neighborhoods. jerome derradji is proud to reactivate past due records the boogie funk division of still music to release this fantastic archive what many consider to be the holy grail of chicago funk, boogie and soul.

couple affair 03 - a new era in steyoyoke s history. this year couple affair is back on the shelves split in two parts filled by heavy hitters. a journey to connect one other, each track features two steyoyoke artists, and their unique approaches to creation together.to have a single producer work on a track can result in a creative masterpiece. two members give one another the opportunity to learn, grow, and re-shape the future of their sound vision. constantly evolving arrangements, sound creation, editing and mastering, steyoyoke makes a point of pushing boundaries with their latest edition of couple affair. artists featured as couples on this collection are soul button, dahu, nick devon, mpathy, clawz sg, and blancah. pulling in members from all ends of the world, this collection will remain as a ode to progress and evolution of music.

sydney edit maestro the owl is back with yet another 4 track slab of pure goodness. opening with his dance floor grenade street playa that merges chicago s disco classic into the more recent bucketheads version that ruled dancefloors in the 90s . the second track is another merger-style edit. working his magic on the temptations classic footsteps in the dark . with nods to the ice cube classic good day that also sampled the original, it will have hip hop and soul lovers both melting to the sounds! track 3 is more than just another edit. sampling boz scaggs and 90 s house vocal. add some fine percussion and you a soulful masterpiece of music. rounding off the ep with a track sampled heavily by dr dre. the owl has taken a couple of loops from a p-funk bomb and made a full length downtempo funk groover. perfect.

monologue plays out like a novel, where the abernathy’s expand the perception of family over ab’s expansion of the stripped down soul/r&b music we’re used to hearing. whether he’s playing piano, wurlitzer, synths, guitar, programming drums, live drums, or arranging strings and horn lines, ab’s mastery of musicianship is on full display through monologue’s array of colorful, complex compositions, coupled with his rich, layered vocals.

couple affair 03 - a new era in steyoyoke s history.

limited edition of 1000 copies on translucent, multi-color splattered vinyl.
experienced crate diggers are no doubt familiar with new birth, the 17-piece funk ensemble sampled on classic hip-hop records by wu-tang clan, de la soul, junior m.a.f.i.a., black sheep, lil wayne, ice cube, and many more. the genesis of new birth can be traced back to the nite-liters, a louisville-based instrumental outfit. founded in 1963 by motown songwriter/producer harvey fuqua and saxophonist tony churchill, the nite-liters released a handful of albums in the early 70s, scoring a few minor hits and perfecting the sound that would power new birth to further success as the decade progressed. while much of the the nite liters’ early material has been overlooked, their self-titled debut album is worth revisiting. originally released on rca records in 1970, the nite liters is a raw, soulful masterpiece that has been sampled by kmd, ghostface killah and others.

with their dj guy release creeping onto all the right radars, organic analogue continue their mission to represent the most vital movements within the world of fuzzy machine funk. this time they ve turned their attention to mnlth, also known as rephlex recording artist dave monolith (also responsible for the excellent photodementia series). laser 80 is packed full of soul stirring electro styles, from the haunting lilt of -q express- to the upbeat piano rave splashes on -ziberterai-. this is truly advanced stuff for anyone who loves a bit of braindance.

limited edition 7 inch.
the pre smiths mythical lost tapes have been found, restored, remixed and released for the first time in 35 years. featuring johnny marr, andy rourke, craig gannon and original drummer simon wolstencroft, the original pre morrissey line up recording has been augmented with the incredible vocal talent of soul and house legend angie brown.

device control is jake reifs new solo production outlet which draws equally from the pools of early wax trax and medusas with the hybrid pit jack of early farris or rush. machine made yet with a soul, all four cuts are for the true hyper jackers on the floor, tested and recomended. born in new york and spending his formative years in the mid-west, jake reif has served time amongst some of the best, producing alongside both mystic bill as well as reade truth releasing well recieved 12s on rong music and a break out remix on snuff trax in recent years. back in the day you could catch jake clocking hours working at sonic groove records among a motley crew of heavy hitters whilst honing his talents.

the return of our adventurous pirates who go diggin for some more buried treasure. vol 3 sees 2 funk / soul classics get the cutlass treatment. limited edition so dont sleep (with the fishes). 7 inch punched centre hole

the way that star creature is unearthing the japanese disco heat, some may wonder if they are connected? doubt it but one thing for sure, tropical echoes has blown up in the up-n-coming disco town of boston & theyre feeling the influence of beantown favs like saucy lady, kon & soul clap.

claudio casalini s best record label does a fine job of reissuing funk, disco and other curios from the mists of time, and so it goes with this wonderful slice of loose and live soul jazz. grupo almendra hailed from venezuela, and they released their sole album almendra in 1978 in a whirlwind of latin american musicality and it had been consigned to relative obscurity. whichever digger was lucky enough to discover this gem must have been very pleased indeed, for the quality of the music and the production is nothing short of remarkable, while the remastering has respectfully revived the sweet, soulful sound of grupo almendra.

the rolling stones release ‘blue & lonesome’, their first studio album in over a decade. ‘blue & lonesome’ takes the band back to their roots and the passion for blues music which has always been at the heart and soul of the rolling stones.
double heavyweight vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with album download card.

mamie s records is a record-label curated by la mamie s that represents electronic music artists since 2016. based in paris and founded in 2007, the mamie s crew is collecting vinyls since their young age. they met some musicians along the way and they would like to share with you their crushes. the first one is kodäma... kodäma is a music duo formed in 2014 by kiala ogawa (singer and composer originally from japan and congo) and by t-time (bassist and composer). the word --kodama--, meaning --echo-- in japanese, also refers to spirits conveyed by trees and forests. according to the legends, these spirits are responsible for the the phenomenon in which the mountains echo. kodäma’s universe is very linked to kiala’s cultural sphere with, as a major source of inspiration, her childhood’s memories from the japanese countryside. kodäma is a subtle combination of electronic and acoustic sounds with kiala’s captivating voice, blending english and japanese. from this mixture of sounds emerges a spiritual, experimental music marked by their own neo soul groove

introducing ideaz, two skilled beat-makers discovered by cold busted, hailing from within the funky heart of russia. marat and nicolay make their ideaz debut with motion capture, a fantastic 15-track album that showcases the laid-back, blunted flavor of the duos rhythmic constructions. jazzy samples, vinyl pops, and crafty scratches abound as the album speaks the universal language of the instrumental hip-hop head-nod. “every day” hypnotizes with its funky handclap stomp, quick guitar riffs, and fleeting splashes of vocal. a gentle approach is revealed on “blossom fell”, featuring a dreamy female vocal hook, slowly tremolo’ed electric piano chords, and an overall air of wistfulness. “lines” brings ideaz into futuristic funk territory as its loping cut-up beat, abstract synth melodies, and ascending bass line imagine a robot dance-off on a year 2054 episode of soul train. those are just a few of the highlights to be found on motion capture.

vinyl only. no digital promotion. mr ks & friends is back with a taymor zadeh ep. already massively played by dyed soundorom, djebali and friends. 2 original tracks + 1 remix from leftroom boss matt tolfrey + a great dj tool!

steve spacek returns to eglo records after making his label debut with the summer smash follow me. the lewisham born singer/producer continues to innovate, utilizing the latest technologly (he made these two tracks on an ipad) to push his unique london style from his new home in sydney nsw. if u wan 2 find me is a celestial slice of vocal footwork/soul, with spacek offering his own zero gravity take on the chicago sound. bside time is running out completely switches up the tempo, this stripped back techno bubbler feels like the soundtrack to a late night cruise around the red planet. signature spacek swing and acid bounce througout. steve spacek remains one of the most unique and versatile artists from the uk, born out of londons soundsystem culture his fearless and forwarding thinking approach to music and technology has made him impossible to pigeon hole. consistently on the cutting edge of new evolutions in sound and style.

12inch with printed sleeve, collaboration with photographer carolina pimenta: limited edition photo prints available (tba). moody collective is proud to present the first release on their new imprint moody records. clemens k. is taking us on a journey from brazil-infused downtempo over heavy jungle rhythms to psychdelic disco and soul. dorado (downpitch) created a remarkable reinterpretation of the intro track estate that is opening up the clouds to 80s space. photographer carolina pimenta has created limited edition art prints for the ep, that will be available at the release party in lisbon as well as in selected partner stores

luv jam presents dream house tropicana volumes. trop003… tropical nippers from israel, italy, hungary and of course knaresborough’s dream house hq. featuring rnr, deep88, gnork and l*j on extra nippiness duties.

re-edits of two paradise garage classics since sampled as house anthems in the 90 s by powerhouse and spiller, these edits exploit the energy of the loops whilst retaining the grooves of the originals. support from the likes of natasha kitty kat probert (ghetto disco - suncebeat), phil asher (restless soul), seamus haji (big love), terry farley (faith/junior boys own)

spring theory alumni sage caswell returns to the san francisco-based label to deliver his debut album hoop earring. it s an enigmatic record that comes from the producer s own movement through personal transformation. it follows 2015’s sleep quarters , caswell s introspective label debut, and offers 10 tracks spread out across two 12-s. hoop earring is heavily informed by surrealist visions and archetypal images from caswell’s past that have crystallized within the context of this longplay album. hoop earring successfully paints images with broad brushstrokes and allegorical song titles that allows one to fill in fine details of a landscape built within the framework ten songs. “ray of light 95’” alludes to a moment in time that smartly places you alongside an adolescent caswell while songs like “here we guard upon the soul” land locks squarely in the middle with a poignant, nail-on-the-head statement. -zora scales (step 1)- provides a focal reference to the fantasy world that this album might be the soundtrack to.

die amerikanische gospel/soul-formation the pilgrim jubilee singers aka the pilgrim jubilees unterzeichneten 1962 bei abc / peacock records einen vertrag und veröffentlichten in der folge viele singles und mehrere alben. nun erscheint crying wont help von 1975 erstmalig auf cd. die ist kein gospel-album für deine großmutter, sondern ein muss für alle funk- und soul-fans da draußen!

renowned house veterans d’julz and jordan fields drop two tracks each for a split release on radio slave’s rekids this december. one of the key components in parisian electronic music, the a side sees a display of groove led cuts signature to d’julz as ‘shy town’ combines sultry bass tones with mesmerizing atmospherics and tranquil piano chords, making way for the crunchy drums and trippy synths of ‘in your soul’. meanwhile, from across the pond in chicago, jordan fields’ raw productions begin with syncopated percussion and fuzzy notes until ‘mformation’ concludes the package with thudding kicks and ethereal melodies. both artists have been commanding forces in electronic music for 25 years each making this split release very special indeed.

ltd warehouse find... here we present a limited edition 7 inch inch release of butterfly, featuring a brand new soul remake from osunlade himself and on the flip >ur< both of which highlighting the level of talent osunlade posses and his incredible ability to switch his production talents between genres.

i walked by night is a new label created with the ethos that comes from the foundations of any good resident dj, that of good selection. label boss krysko, who has held residencies for over 16 years, brings his experience to his new label. the debut release comes from tristan grace, a uk based artist (aliases - oe & prime time crew). raised propping up record store counters on the south coast since his early teens, now lives pretty isolated from current club culture. nothing beats being in the storm of a dance floor, but being able to step away from the pull and draws of the scene allows him to diarise his occupational exposure through trax. inspiration from the motor city and acid sound lies at the heart of what he does. influenced by rolling green hills, and surrounded by the analog soul of his machines - he has an addiction to vintage machines of asian origin, valves, and its fair to say, he lives his life in 16 step sequence. the furse ep moves across the width of his sound, and this being his debut release on i walked by night, there will be many more to come.

burnski and jon woodall s constant sound label continues to reach skywards following the formers essential dna album, welcoming the ever-reliable laura jones and stephen brown into the mix with a collaborative effort that matches club precision with machine soul in equal measure. -crystalline- works around detroit motifs to great effect, while -concave- ramps up the swing factor for a spacey number that gets fancy with the fx. -pv- too does a fine job of making the synths ping around the mix with a jammed-out feel, while endian delivers a remix of -nothing lost- that leans on berlin techno dynamics while injecting some colour into the situation.

exo2 is a delicious selection of exotics that will grow on you the more you water them and give them the fresh grounding of your soul. may we kindly invite all listeners to adjust their velocity and let the music take over for there is a tantalizing glimpse of another world to be explored in each rhythmic harmony.

die zweite reise in die station road nach wigan bringt uns 16 weitere northern soul-perlen aus den playlisten der beiden djs russ winstanley und richard searling, als der legendäre wigan casino-club in den 1970’ern seine hochphase erlebte.

selten kann man beim erscheinen eines albums behaupten, dass der musikgeschichte ein fast komplett neues kapitel hinzugefügt wird. und doch so geschehen bei -music with a message: celestial explorations into german church rock-, welche hochoffiziell und zum ersten mal dokumentiert, wie im zuge der christenbewegungen der späten 60er und frühen 70er jahre rock, soul und funk auch in christlicher musik in deutschland einzug fanden.
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deeplabs is a detroit based record label run by luke hess focusing on detroit influenced techno for the dance-floor and in return building a strong community of likeminded artists. the third installment of the warehouse sessions series highlights four artists: deepa & biri, jeff hess, hiver, and mor elian. each track gives the listener and dj a deeper understanding of the soul, character, and quality of each of these artists. enjoy the music and play it loud. with love from detroit.

the kurl project started in the summer of 2014 where the primary concept was to sonically encompass the various influences of a twenty-year musical journey. the essence of kurls sound is mainly deep dub with hints of house groove that create a very unique sound environment connecting the listener to his lifestyle and movement. at the root of “sacred fire” is a very special love story. kurl started an emotional partnership, a genuine brotherhood with mj white, one of the pioneers of the soulful house music sound of the new york ’90s. marshall james white appeared on many hits in the nyc club scene including scandalous still irresistible just to name one. he tragically passed away in november 2015. mj white gives soul to sacred fire by writing the lyrics and interpreting it with so much passion that kurl was able to transform this track into an eternal love song. for kurl, mj white will remain the angel with a heavenly voice, and above all, a memory that will mark his internal and musical journey for the rest of his days in the words of mj white music has a huge heart that beats inside all of us.

every so often a piece of music is created that not only speaks to your soul with its lyrics but also moves your body with its rhythm.... louie vega starring anane vega heaven knows with remixes by josh milan and louie is exactly that piece of music. vega continues to apply the cardinal elements necessary for truly timeless music that offers something for everyone rightfully earning him the title as one of the kings of house music.

the change ep is the latest solo release from lavvy levan, four tracks that seamlessly appeal to the head, heart and soul - and not forgetting the feet. the change ep see s lavvy continuing to stretch out, explore, search and cement his place in the house music family. the title track offers a frenzied filter-led groove, taking disco influenced house to a new level - a sure-fire feel-good dance floor monster. hurt takes a more laid back direction, laced with infectious vocals, scattered breakbeats and a summer-laden vibe that will please a happy soulful crowd. mess moves toward the avant-garde, with soaring sci-fi pads and a masterful sub-bass. striking and slightly heavier than lavvy s usual style. one not to be taken lightly. ... and finally peace is a rich, deep and rather emotive track with heart-wrenching chords and a driving bassline - this is lavvy delivering some his most personal and expansive work yet.

this 3x12- set is the first eod vinyl release since 2013 s volume 1&2 eps. a compilation drawing from the eods series that was released digitally between 2015-16, these tracks were all recorded straight to cassette, aiming to capture the soul of the moment. highly recommended to everyone, everywhere.

ikebe shakedowns debut release is as heavy as an angry herd of elephants! recorded at dunham studios in brooklyn with the help of members of the budos band, these tracks are rough and tough to be sure and offer a variety of different sounds from the band. ikebe seamlessly blends the raw emotion and passion of 70s african funk with the danceable horns and rhythms of american soul music! bio: ikebe shakedown is brooklyn-based, eight-piece instrumental juggernaut that incorporates the sounds of 60s and 70s african funk and american soul music for a totally fresh sound. featuring dynamic horns backed by a hard-hitting rhythm section, ikebe shakedown (pronounced ee-kay-bay) will get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor! with obvious influences from legendary groups such as the j.b.s and the meters, ikebe shakedown is also looking to make their own mark on the brooklyn scene in the vein of more contemporary groups like the budos band, antibalas, and the menahan street band.

device control is jake reifs new solo production outlet which draws equally from the pools of early wax trax and medusa s with the hybrid pit jack of early farris or rush. machine made yet with a soul, all four cuts are for the true hyper jackers on the floor, tested and recomended. born in new york and spending his formative years in the mid-west, jake reif has served time amongst some of the best, producing alongside both mystic bill as well as reade truth releasing well recieved 12s on rong music and a break out remix on snuff trax in recent years. back in the day you could catch jake clocking hours working at sonic groove records among a motley crew of heavy hitters whilst honing his talent

illicit disco soul exclusive to vinyl and previously unreleased

vinyl only. terrence parker and detroit. the legend and the iconic city. side by side they are history. “deep detroit heat re-edits” vol. 1 and 2 document part of the strong 90’s legacy, offering new versions and unreleased material with edgy contemporary production. vol 2 follows the heat from previous release. from house to disco, from past to future this is a piece of musical history written by the hand of terrence parker, producer and dj extraordinaire. essential piece of vinyl.

more rare music for your mind and your soul, this ep includes a must have deeprespecktrak from dj aakmael, while the b sides is showing lars behrenroth with his infection track and mark nicholas o with his very rare and sought after vinyl cut deep groove which originally came out on his own label - ringrose recordings from 1999

cottam s ruff draft label makes a logical move and turns to a long-serving champion of gritty, soul-powered house jams from the tough side. dj nature may have made his name many moons ago, but he proves to be as relevant as ever on this killer two-track release. -alfred- is a tightly wound box jam that manages to maintain tension throughout without needing to pander to the release part of the process, sounding all the more exciting for it. -blood on your hands- meanwhile finds nature heading into the scuffed, soul-sampling territory he s most at home in, and the ensuing rumble of off-key funk is impossible to refute.

eight track album taking in spiritual jazz, brazilian fusion, disco and soul composed - performed and recorded by marc friedli aka skymark. limited vinyl edition.

born in memphis, tennessee, carla thomas is an american singer, who is often referred to as the queen of memphis soul. the debut album “gee whiz” went to the top of the national popularity charts and brought carla many bids for tv, radio and personal appearances, including the dick clark -american bandstand- show. next to “ghee whiz, look at his eyes”, this lp also includes “a love of my own”, “it ain’t me” and “for you”. pressing on audiophile 180 gram vinyl.

hot off collaborations with nottz (titans in the flesh ep) and madlib (bad neighbor lp), socal ambassador blu has teamed up with the paris-based production team union analogtronics (oj & gold) to unleash a new full length album: cheetah in the city. featuring dam-funk, phat kat, frank n dank, and more, the album signifies a stylistic sea change for blu, best known for his dusty, soul sampling collaborations with exile (below the heavens) and his own introspective opuses (her favorite colour, good to be home, york!). rippling with 808s and cinematic strings, cheetah in the city is an organic evolution from the synth-soaked, futuristic sound of analogtronics, union’s 2012 fat beats records debut album featuring talib kweli, mf doom, elzhi, guilty simpson, and more.