long awaited 2016 repress! a collection of four deep, warm and fuzzy house tracks by outplay co-owners daniel leseman and junktion. while both daniel leseman and junktion are showcasing their individual talent on the release, their new collaborative project fouk sees the light of day for the first time! influenced by the soulful house sounds of old chicago and detroit, this vinyl debut from outplay shows you what they re all about.

vancouver producer sophie sweetland (aka d. tiffany) switches into new guise dj zozi for a faded, sample-based take on smoked out drum & bass. the * mellow vibe* 12 inch is four jumped up but dazed slants on soulful rollers.

hailing from Århus, denmark second largest city, zaks feels closely connected to the rock, punk and experimental scene blooming in his hometown. the same diy esthetics can be found throughout his own, idiosyncratic take on electronic music that, apart from being highly distinctive, is best to be described as incredibly versatile. central s sterling dekmantel records debut is spread out into a montage over four sides of vinyl - dkmntl034 & dkmntl035. on the second ep, the innocuous playfulness of tubelife , the soulful and brooding detour king’ and the jazzy undertones of politcal dance are colorfully-plumed dance tracks drawing on jazz-soul and deep house knitted together with impressive precession.

isaiah tapes delivers a sunny work by various artists on its 8th release. same time first labels proper vinyl release starts with soulful instrumental composition of karl lumont fluting and whistling all the way long. signers of 100% silk and fasan records continue melodic trip crossing the deep river and playing warm synth arpeggios and chords. great release to remember the summer and kind vibe.

more of love, the second release from the uk s danced til midnight is a low slung, sensually charged slice of soulful groove guaranteed to get the floor bumping and grinding whatever the hour. featuring new tracks from the revenge and faze action, fresh for 2016. all tracks feature honeyed, velvet vocals and soulful inflections. remixes come in the shape of a supercharged disco bomb from the disco stalwarts faze action on the track more of love, while the revenge edit of no way back owns the deeper shades of balearic beach house. this is one release that transports you effortlessly to the poolside, the musical embodiment of the longest, hottest and most mischievous summer.

paris-based beat x changers brings up to you a new record with a collaborative project in the shape of classic cuts.our new release introduces two new french artists brought together on a split ep: tell from paris and name from the sunny avignon city, both of them backed- up by exclusive remixes from three of our historical beat x producers: neue grafik and pulkone (aka x_1 & monomite). on the a-side, discover tell - a 20-year old jazz drummer - who releases two soulful and melodic tracks. you’ll recognize the heat of the mpc grain, obsessing samples and uplifting breaks. on the b-side, southern producer name offers a disco-like and funky house music via two dancing tracks with a clear reference to the clubbing universe of new york and chicago. this activist dj and experimented producer – he is an ableton teacher on the side – gained recognition in the south of france music scene in the last decade and reached the ears of producer kink.grand Écart (i.e. wide gap or split) recalls the time it took to release this ep. it’s also a geographical gap, a gap between the ideas of the five artists brought together on this release, a gap between our expectations and the reality of some passed – or cancelled – venues in paris. we have always believed in this project and in our flexibility!

tommy garofalo aka turbojazz returns to local talk after remixing corrado bucci back in 2015. a producer with great versatility that started djing and producing music during the 90 s, heavily inspiried by hip hop. something that would bring him to explore the whole black music culture, from dance floor jazz to rare funk and disco, passing through all things soulful and deep. take all of the above & stir it in a musical pot and you get the unbreakable ep , the debut 12- on local talk from turbojazz. the ep kicks of with please u which features david blank on vocals. a retro-futuristic track with warm chords draping themselves over snappy snares & melodies. on the flip, unicorn rising bounces along with the sort of finesse you d expect from a producer like recloose, it s flavoured with quirky breaks and warm fuzz bass & analogue-sounding keys. last but not least we ve got evm128 on remix duties, a feel-good slice of broken beat anyone ? it s a blinder ladies and gentlemen.

tominori hosoya is the project of japanese track-maker tomi chair and for the past years he s been on a steadfast journey in the land of soulful house. his most recent offering on mixxrecords entitled life goes on ep includes four tracks, three originals and one brothers vibe remix. starting off with over the sadness, the first piece is a laid back groove with a solid bass backbone animated by classic house hi-hats. strategy meeting gets peppered with wobbly synths, giving the cut a seemly acid vibe against a steady percussive background. with 32-33 (one decision), tominori delves into his tribal side, keeping the focus on exotic drum patterns. the dreamy synth melody provides a contrasting yet fitting backline. for his remix of strategy meeting, brothers vibe goes full force and turns the track into a peak time floor killer, with a hypnotic percussive line, a solid project for certain!

killer ep of techno-infused electronic excursions from the on-point dark arts imprint. across its 6 tracks we find dark dancefloor gear in the form of drama and far corner, with abstract science touching upon the classic uk-techno blueprint to create something deep, incredibly soulful and a little bit special. the deadly beneath is a moody, spacious broken-beat groove, and the ep is bookended by something more and orbit:28, two cinematic cuts of atmospheric electronica. technofuturism for the heads recommended.

emilie nanas wunderbares albumdebüt -the meeting legacy- wird flankiert von einem fesselnden remix-package mit remixen von manoo, beanfield & thomas herb und floyd lavine. manoo schiebt emilie nanas 80ies - janet jackson & prince - inspirierte music in richtung dancefloor und legt mit seinem bouncenden soulful groove das fundament für ein lebhaftes intermezzo aus melodien, das von emilies charismatischen vocals noch getoppt wird. der nanadub kommt etwas mächtiger und repetitiver, behält aber eine subtile verspieltheit bei. beanfield & thomas herb verwandeln das nana-eske bass-monster -tolstoy changes- in ein fettes und zugleich hypnotisierend-treibendes house-epos. floyd lavines technoide version des -black panther party--inspirierten titeltracks -the meeting legacy- ist reduziert-funktional und projiziert den kontext von sowohl revolution als auch party-hedonismus gekonnt und ehrlich auf den basement floor.

bass culture reach that magnificent milestone of 50 releases with an extra special ep from someone who has become part of labels inner circle, the infallible mr g. set up in 2009 by paris stalwart djulz, bass culture records has maintained a consistently high level of music, crossing from techno into house and back again, always with a focus on quality over quantity. mr g delivers two special gems from his arsenal of weaponary to mark the 50th bsss culture release. the first, * transient* sees mr g in contemplative mood, taking a studied approach with this deep, soulful cut. softened pads are drizzled over a punchy low end, with tough, crisp beats supporting a stirring vocal which urges everybody to get up on their feet. the nineties organ lick gives it an almost sorrowful feel, and those pads continue to takes us up to the skies. a beauty. on the flip, * crumple zone* goes straight for the jugular with a driving b-line, alarming stabs and finger-clicking percussion to get that head nodding. combined with garbled, hypnotic vocal clips, its a mesmerising, eyes down cut for the late night heads. towards the latter part of the track, a naughty riff comes in and adds another layer of sleaze to proceedings. and there you have it, mr g proves yet again why he is such a all-round don and bass culture celebrates 50 releases with panache.

pushing through the 100th release barrier, quantize recordings drop a limited edition 7” exclusively for record store day!
john morales and dj spen (spencer morales) present an instant classic of synergized soul destined for heavy dance floor rotation, the instantly recognisable randy roberts (aka fruity from jasper street company) provides a soulful and energetic song about finding his true love and never letting her go!
on the flip is the one and only alicia myers right here, right now (hallelujah anyway), which will make you raise your hands in praise and worship. alicia’s legendary, timeless voice is beautifully captivating with this performance and we know you will not be disappointed.

uk residents lee dearn & chris james crowther comprise the deep house duo better known as purple velvet. in addition to running their own label, secret reels, the boys have also had releases on labels such as local talk, dirt crew, & large music. their brand of spaciously deep, soulful deep house is a perfect fit for us here at kolour ltd so the combination of forces was inevitable. for extra measure - we ve assigned remix duties to our dear friend thatmanmonkz. fresh off his smashing lp for delusions of grandeur, our boy scott delivers the goods in prime fashion once again to help us round out our 25th release on kolour ltd.

tiger stripes latest truesoul release comes in the shape of body shake ep. the tropically tinged, sometimes heavy, futuristic 3 track ep really showcases stripes eclectic approach to dance music. the dominant kick drums and soulful vocals make this energy driven ep the perfect tech house dance-bomb. the uplifting crescendos and funk laden percussion bring together body shake, all night and ego express to make an essential 3 tracker.

as tanzverbort laws in some parts of the world still deprive people s basic need to dance, croatia s legalize lambada movement brings you it s very own second cry for freedom. side a features two slices from camp cosmic ambassador albion leading the way with an italo disco obscurity known to cause hip replacement called yetti, followed by a travel ticket to hazy cosmicville named into infinity. on the flip austria s main digger mikeburns saves two soulful african jewels from extinction enyin aiming at the dancefloor and this ground telling us a story.

teddy douglas of the basement boys is long time creator and innovator of soulful house music since 1986 ­ based out of baltimore, maryland by the early 90 s teddy and team had created hits for many american dance appealing artists including michael jackson, paula abdul, crystal waters and their breakout uk hit for ultra nate. subsequently in 1994 the basement boys record label was launched. the basement boys have continued to dominate their sound, and teddy has now decided to branch out into more artist oriented projects ­ got all his friends together and created a musical masterpiece. retro soul features lead vocalist marcell russell the baltimore soul singer has been compared to such greats as luther vandross, donny hathaway but his own original distinct style shines through now teamed with super producer teddy douglas known as the voice of baltimore, marcell has 4 previous albums and in 2007 and his band the truth first teamed with teddy douglas to produce the debut cd hopes up too high now back together again this brand new collaboration delivers a wonderful uplifting journey inspired by the kenny gamble leon huff years of philadelphia international records aptly titled retro soul

based in his hometown of chicago, sought after dj, producer and remixer dj iz has been a staple of the worldwide house music scene for well over two decades spinning regularly at prestigious clubs such as rex in paris, fabric in london and sub club in glasgow to name a few over his illustrious career. dj iz now makes his fatsouls records debut with heavy new remixes of the track mind the gap—originally released on the highly acclaimed and well charted treasures of twilight compilation (fatsouls records) compiled by label founder dj said. the new remixes take us beyond the funky afro electro beats of the original track and bring into the forefront dj izs deep soulful baseline driven house style into the mix. dj iz tweaks, polishes and refines the minimal afro electro effects layered throughout the entire track to keep the vibe in check. mind the gap takes you on a journey from detroit to nigeria channeling the soul of fela.

dave ajus, the freee lover ep has landed as the 1st new artist release on the newly re-launched mff and setting the benchmark for the label. with a huge worldwide fan base and instinctual passion for delivering fresh sounding quality material, the name dave aju has become synonymous with originality and diversity. the freee lover ep offers 3 original tracks from aju and an amazing remix from germanys soulphiction. find a lover & givin it dub are 2 signature aju cuts, deep and soulful tech house featuring original vocals and just the right amount of jack. freeeze takes route firmly in the leftfield. a discordant downtempo number, with muted jazzy chords and twisted grooves, a sure fire track for sunrise dance floors. to top off the package, soulphiction inject some peak time energy back into freeeze, offering a beautifully produced, perc lead tech roller.

tresvibes soundsystem, the trio of satoshi otsuki, dj pi-ge, and kikiorix, is based in tokyo and their label, vis rev set is about to kick into gear. their first release will be pressed on wax introducing the unreleased tracks from their mix cd -playground-. a-side includes a track with its original groove made of complex yet excellent minimal sound by hello?repeat soundsystem, a unit of daze maxim and jan krueger. b-side offers a minimal house track with jazzy and soulful live sound by dewalta from meander and also dj pi-ge s deep tool-track full of analogue sounds. the contents of this ep are all prominent modern minimal house tracks. you should drop them in your house set but they can really be played during any kinds of sets! they come only on vinyl!

previously one half of the advent, colin mcbean aka mr. g is legendary in the underground scene. having been in the game for more than 25 years, mr. g has gained a cult following through his passionate dedication to making music and his powerful live energy. hes a dj that takes his craft very seriously and feels every beat even more so than his adoring crowds. precious cargo is a perfect example of mr. gs elated, pounding, deep house style a club track refined from years of playing live and responding to his crowds. the ‘vocal mix’ features punchy, spirited vocals to complete that traditional mr g style which manages to combine a soulful feel with a gritty, deep bassline. with sassy vocals from blondewearingblack and mr gs signature uncompromisingly pumping beat,precious cargo is backed with exlcusive vinyl only dubs and a remix from kzr.

liquid phonk present another truly sophisticated soulful house groover, a fine, timeless release for delicate dancers and music lovers including lush remixes by henry l & ingo sänger and john gazoo.

stefan ringer aka rekchampa says he makes music that’s danceable, intelligent, and soulful, and we couldn’t agree more. this 4 track ep of soulful house from the star of atlanta’s underground scene has everything for the discerning dj (bangers bounce #3 and can’t stop) and the home listener (heady deep cuts feeling it and the come down) alike. the release coincides with 2mr’s first in a series of semi-regular parties at black flamingo on the 27th, with ringer, mike simonetti and justin strauss.

halogens latest release brings two seasoned craftsmen, ilk & etch together for a collaborative effort on my soul. the two combine their production skills for a soulful stepper with intricate drum patterns layered with classic breakbeats, soul samples, and heavy sub bass - taking the listener back to the classic 90 s jungle era with modern day influences.
the b-side features remix duties from danny scrilla. danny is a well seasoned producer with releases on such labels as cosmic bridge, civil music, rudimentary records, and most recent zam zam sounds. danny brings his integrity to my soul with a heavy 808 halftime intro, seductive piano work, and detailed horn stabs, leading the listener into a melodic dance floor jungle shuffle with a delicate vocal sample weaving in and out of the track sending chills down your spine.

repress . this second release for acronym on the swedish imprint dimensional exploration contains three powerful, almost otherworldly techno cuts that take you on a journey through dark volcanic synth sequences to dreamy pads and soulful synth riffs that has you floating above the clouds. this very limited release is highly recommended if you are in to deep techno.
all tracks written and produced by acronym. mastered by neel at enisslab, rome

our parisian edit friend reverend p hits us with a 4 track ep loaded with some serious boogie and disco heat. concentrating on the sounds of gladys knight (a side) and george duke (b side), reverend p decided to edit em not once but twice...ouble action = double fun :) the a-side tracks are two uptempo numbers with gladys while the flip comes with one mid tempo boogie tune and a high energy disco cut from mr duke. solid gamm material for anyone down with the more soulful sounds of disco!

what do you do when you are part-time bored, when you are part-time broke and – even better – when you claim to make and live dance music (of course, also part-time)? well you are obviously running a record label. this is what johannes albert does since 5 fun years and 20 releases. releasing his own music on vinyl but also his mates stuff. frank will celebrate this anniversary among life & happiness early 2016 with two 12 inches and a lousy tour. fred p lifting us up right from the start with his “energy cloud”. soulful drum workouts make peace with heavenly layers. far out bliss. next in line is good friend iron curtis who is calling for sweet operators. flip side offers our session victim boys first time on the label. lets have some moody juice wit hauke & matthias once and for all! hidden beauty is the kind of track you wouldnt expect from tim toh of philpot fame. well its a beauty and now not so hidden anymore. lets just be frank shall we?

ark & pit spector continue their inspired journey with an extended ep full of groovy jams and absorbing rhythms for hold youth. the frenchmen have formed a potent alliance with a series of expertly-crafted, high-quality releases dropping over the last couple of years. on this new ep they go deeper into their sound explorations with five original works and a remix from their parisian buddy and hold youth member, le loup. first up, we go into bumping jazzy territory with ‘chauffage central’, a mesmerising cut with swirling pads, soulful vocal clips and a jaunty b-line. straight up after that, hold youth rudeboy le loup gives ‘chauffage central’ a funky little rework, throwing live sounding percussion, nubian vocal clips, trumpet parps and a pumping bassline into the mix which gives a totally different identity. the final track on side a, is a cheeky teaser called ‘petite ondée’. rolling out for just under two minutes the track has a muffled, jazz-esque feel to it with a warm rolling bassline and bright, sparkling piano keys. on the flip we kick off with ‘air conditionelle’, a lush, retro feeling with those oh-so-familiar heavy-hitting eighties snare licks. the bassline takes you to a new york city street and the whole atmosphere is that of an old school nyc neighbourhood, while a spoken-word sample adds a human touch just before the track comes to an end. ‘sub tropical’ goes a little leftfield with an unusual combination of sounds in tandem with a pulsating low end, occasional sax licks and punchy percussion to give it plenty of energy. ‘averse et contre tous’ closes out the ep with a slothish ride into the sunset – ark and pit spector show their experimental side presenting an odd union between blues samples, gruff electronic sounds and piano keys. another triumphant effort from ark and pit spector, in fact, some of the finest work to date. make sure you check it out!

manmade science turns back on philpot records and delivers two awesome pieces of house with that special mms-signature. to come close to the manmade science universe one has to understand that next to long termed friendship the love for drums, record collections and soulful music is their connection. thanks for your support over these years and for purchasing a real copy!

next up on hungarian hot wax we have jakobin & peletronic bringing the austrian heat! 3 tracks of sublime quality featuring 909 driven beats merged with acidic bass lines, deep warm pads & stabs topped with soulful vocal licks. brining extra fire is oli furness with his natty weave remix of ‘don’t stop’. super spicy ep!

moods & grooves welcomes athens based rising star phaze dee to its roster of well respected and established artists. approaching a decade of work phaze had appeared on several popular labels as a producer and in demand remixer. the game of life ep is a mixture of raw, deep, and soulful tracks featuring phaze dee’s signature warm synth chords and deep hypnotic grooves. the diversity of this ep will allow it to stay in the bags of djs for years.

drivetrain (detroit, usa) – “my world”…it’s all about orchestral melodies, tribal drumming and an erogenous female temptress. derrick thompson architects a moody, late night narcotic. motomitsu (paris, france) – “where you go”…toxic bass underlines a barrage of timely stabs and a soulful refrain to deliver an uplifting groove essential. melodymann (brussels, belgium) – “to make you feel what i feel”…high-powered house intensity. from the quaking bass line and percussive automation to the vocal proposition this is pure dynamic energy. dawan (tunis, tunisia) – “strangers”…a dark and spellbinding debut, rich with dreamy pads, heavy subs, bewitching chants and a dash of acid. -deep, darkened, rhythmic seduction is onyx adore-

long an unsung hero of the underground, langenberg (a.k.a max heesen) has a string of quality releases to his name, both on his own solo as a part of his ribn moniker with manuel tur. this outing on dessous recordings provides yet another string to his bow shadows is a supremely soulful outing featuring the vocal talents of blakkat. liquid deep and balanced perfectly between euphoric and melancholic, shadow sees mark bell (blakkat) deliver an emotional invocation over a beautifully crafted track, with echoes of the master larry heard clearly present. also included on the vinyl release are two extraordinary remixes, uk legend atjazz providing a sumptuously realized fusion of melody and driving, dance floor urgency. brooklyns house veterans frank & tony (scissor & thread) drop a huge remix of their own to complete the package - serving up their distinctive and timeless nyc deep and raw vibes to complement langenbergs original fully.

very nice patrick adams & billy nichols produced boogie tune. original copies are very rare! huge record!
while being a rare patrick adams and billy nichols production, mary clark’s “take me i’m yours” has in recent years become one of the most celebrated disco tracks by contemporary deejays. this borderline gospel-disco gem has all the elements of a timeless disco cut, a driving bass line, powefully arranged strings and horns, but most importantly, a very soulful performance by mary clark. like many of peter brown’s “affliate” labels, little is known about them or the artists recorded. originaly released in 1980 on ‘la shawn’, it is rumored to have been no more than 200 records originally pressed, making this one of the most sought 12 inches among collectors.

ltd to 300 copies
das komplex emerged from thin air last year with a series of tasteful 12 s that piqued ears from producer peers and vinyl seekers alike. near me , the latest offering from the polish impresario s coastal collection of body movers and mind melters, is a warmly welcomed fit for young adults 10th release. openwork socks kicks off the festivities with a sultry slab of machine music for soft humans. while tortuous thoughts dusts off the flutes, strings and soulful vocal samples for an all out disco-boogie jam that will fill floors with ease. the title track, near me, tips its cap to kraut and liquid liquid backbone elements as it chugs its way into a squelching 12-minute opus. finally pralina pounces on its way out with dubbed-out funk licks and slick phase shifts.

padez is a producer from a town near mannheim which meant growing up fully submersed into the vibrant electronic music movement of mannheim and frankfurt area, but his influences grow roots deeper into the golden age of hip-hop, as well as jazz, soul, funk etc… he started producing in 2009, sharing music just in between a circle of friends, and it was not until 2013 that he had his first digital release out on basti grub’s hoehenregler records. in the meantime he took the chance to dive deeper into the sound with his friends sedee. releases on valioso recordings and medeia records among others can be expected as a result of this collaboration. the love reloaded ep on kanzyanis jesus loved you label is his first vinyl release and a homage to the music he is essentially influenced by. the ep features 3 intrinsically groovy tracks, permeated with heavy baselines and driven by upbeat, slightly broken rhythm patterns, oozing a sublime soulful vibe at the same time. truly a dance-floor delight!

vol. 8 from the mysterious danish underground label vibes ltd. well known artists serving 4 deep cuts for your pleasure. the label is focussing on downtempo, warm deep, soulful, and sexy house music. the first 300 copies are heavyweight coloured vinyl, handstamped and numbered.

after the debut release on do not sleep become a sure fire club hit, the ibiza party turned much loved house and tech label now has another weapon up its sleeve. the next release is from perel, is titled charles manson and features another standout remix from resident darius syrossian. perel is a berlin based dj, producer and vocalist who is quickly rising through the ranks. she has released both originals and remixes on o*rs before now, and has a robust house and techno infused sound that simply makes you want to dance. as a dj she is a regular at cool spots like farbfernseher and impresses here with what she serves up for do not sleep. the original is a chunky, no-nonsense house track with bouncy bass, subtle vocals and the sort of futuristic and soulful pads that help make it really stand out. it s a slick, well produced sound that is sure to make it into many top record bags in the coming weeks and months. the remix from darius is a subtle one that layers in some trance inducing vocals and extra breakdowns so as to really highlight the powerful effect of the drums each and every time they drop.

(180g yellow colored vinyl, cd included) following smile with etienne de crecy, alex gopher is back with a new four-track ep on his own go4 imprint. french soulful house music!

needing very little introduction here is soulful scotsman al kent, who delivers the dirty goods for his first outing on rnt. good inside and 4006 are a pair of dusty reworks, as gritty and groovy as you like. but the prize of this ep might just be come back home, the crown jewel of his decade-earlier secret sounds collection, finally getting a proper vinyl for the first time ever!

curitiba-based aia records returns with it s second release. lucas and marcelo also known as doneck, started to join forces back in early-2013. musically influenced by international recognised artists such as san soda, andre&#769,,s and move d, the duo also found significance in the sounds of aia s own label heads aninha & antonela antonela giampietro. therefore, creating a mixture of three soulful, deep but endlessly sounding tracks seems very convincing and credible to the overall ethos of the imprint. with assaz the duo delivers a deep but soulful house number, whereas ocluso is deep house at it s best, with a light atmospheric vibe and the echoing vocal. last but not least, te&#770,,nue creates this feeling of weightlessness and ease with warm natural added sounds and it s groovy bassline.

second release for patrick gibin aka twice and his ‘collective blends’ project which includes musicians from his home town verona - italy : for this release the collective invited special guest clara hill on vocals. the raw hypnotic moog bassline together with the brazilian influenced hi-hats and rhythms of the title track “time goes by” build a solid atmospheric groove elevated by clara hills’ vocals, that give the track that unique soulful swing. on the flip, volcov’s spaced out dub version of “time goes by” is as deep as it gets and the third track, phanareega, keeps the energy high with its combination of live acoustic/electronic drums, sharp bassline and anthem strings.

astute wax enthusiast brothers vibe brings forth the third installment of his mixx split series, meant to cast light on what the multi-label boss is notorious for: soulful house music! also signing the opening track 0.95lonliness , the american prodigy takes us on a deep incursion, skillfully layering classic house beats over uplifting sounds into a heart racing groove. newcomer eddie merced follows up with a deep and dreamy offering, infusing trancy vibes into a futuristic bassline for a full 6:29 minutes of midtown cruisin . delving further into the deep ambient realm, japanese producer tominori hosoya doles out some tribal sounds for his spatial track -paradise-. closing tune -deep space- gives away just a bit of the surprise in its title, as george p injects his signature tech house oomph in a contrasting murky bassline.

repress. the third instalment on kutmah s experimental izwid imprint, south london dj and producer al dobson jr. creates a 15 track deep, exploration of soulful, tribal drums and abstract musical curation. otherworldly and nuanced beats re-imagine the score of the sampledelic funk tale. one that s non-geographical but rather lost in loops, journeying through the time and space that exists within your headphones. alternating between cosmic vocal rips and a myriad of loose, soul-infused beat tape-style sketches with its digital flourishes, sounds from the village vol. 1 sees the sunrise and sunset over a bohemian musical vista

following our very well received friends series we are happy to introduce our new collection series selected cuts. focussing on new talents also as on excellent producers you might not having on the radar yet. and we were digging deep to bring you new perpectives of deep house and deep techno. soulful as you are used to hear from jeudi rec. a start over. a new series which starts as promising as it could ever start.

houston born, la based producer, singer, and songwriter seven davis jr. brings his unique blend of smooth vocals, rough beats, and funky attitude to jay simons must have records for his debut solo ep. featuring the instant summer anthem one, sdjr gives you 5 cuts of modern,lo-fi, soulful dance music for the fellas, the ladies, the jeeps and the clubs.

legowelt returns to unknown to the unknown for another bunch of wonderful excursions through obsolete musical technology under the banner sampling winter. leading with the title track, this finds danny wolfers on a soulful and deep house vibe with a wandering and mesmerising melody, warm pads and super shuffling garage style rhythm. on the flip is “beach oceano” which is equally rich in soulfulness but more on the deeper techno vibe, with its sharp and hypnotising arpeggio backed by galactic melodies and glistening pads. all accentuated by analogue tape hiss in the background. this is raw!

lady blacktronika shows two totally different sides to her character with her return to bass culture via a potent ep full of deliciously dark, bass-heavy productions placed side by side with more soulful explorations of the house sound. following the ‘all in vain’ ep, which landed earlier this year, lady blacktronika comes correct once again with a collection of four of the finest quality cuts. our introduction to the ep is a thorough dip in the deep end of tech house, with the marauding ‘it rains’. full of darkness, the venomous track stomps along with a powerful, darkside bassline and razor-sharp percussion. high-pitched keys add to the malevolent flavour of this raw cut. after that, we get a more measured, yet mysterious and unsettling slice of minimal funk. ‘no good’ is a hypnotic trip inside lady blacktronika’s murky world with snarling synth lines, clever percussion, eerie fx and a naughty little b-line. on the flip we have retro-inspired ‘call my name’, with a very old school feel as the 808 gets a proper workout in tandem with a familiar female spoken-word vocal layered over the top. this is bound to send the dance floor into uproar with its killer vocal sample. finally ‘set out your luv’ gives the ep a heady ending, light airy pads are placed alongside a grooving bassline, soulful vocals, diamond-cut beats and squelchy effects to create a lush, dreamy soundscape which will get those hips moving….

in the follow up to huxleys widow ep aus present their second offering of 2016 and in doing so welcome back two label favourites: timothy blake and marquis hawkes as hawkes & blake both artists made outstanding debuts for aus last year, with hawkes having more than a hand in blakes stormy search ep before delivering his own disco inflected hit chances. now we see a continuation of the studio chemistry as both parties join forces and present love precipitation: a pair of no frills bombs built strictly for the dancefloor. playful piano lines and jubilant synths are propelled by expertly crafted 909 drums throughout, recalling in equal measure the classic garage sound of detroit and the soulful grooves that emanated from new jersey in the 90s. with hawkes & blake aus continue to maintain the high quality in 2016 and offer us an insight into an exciting new production pairing.

vinyl only, a soulful & rough house-killer-4-track-ep by les finest lootbeg including an -as deep as possible- slowed down version by jan ketel. thanx for that!