subtlety is not the first word used in connection with most djs, but there is much more the métier of germany s gregor tresher than simply playing records, as lights from the inside attest: just as a painting or photograph appears to move if one stares at it long enough, with close listening the stratified grooves and melodies assembled on gregor s stunning third full-lenght artist album reveal an organic universe of shifting sound. meticulous attention to the latter element—melody—was of utmost concern to the frankfurt resident. not obvious, eight-bar earworms that would quickly exhaust their welcome, but musical lines that could repeat, develop and intertwine in different patterns. in this regard, lights from the inside harks back to gregor tresher s earlier releases, but as always his sound aesthetic continues to evolve in new directions.

dikso from berlin drop another amazing 4 tracker in their super sound single series! ladies and gentleman - the dikso spring collection … winter is over, no more depressions, no more shitty weather. the new dikso super sound single volume 5 is all about spring fever. love from london, amsterdam and dortmund and even more love from the dikso headquarter in berlin.

as pete isaac from jelly jazz said, makala does tasty club rocking tunes that fuse old school rumba, salsa, reggae, swing and mambo with breakbeats and chugging 4 to tha floor beats. remix action here from our friends and heroes dusty and dubben. both delivering amazing takes on the originals. watch out for makalas new album, coming soon!

for the 4th release of the label black sun empire teams up with their allies from the other side of the world crushington! let the music speak for itself, this is the unmistakable sound of the empire and the raw edge of the crushington, the perfect combination!

following steffis debut long-player >yours & mine<, the story continues with three special remixes, each re-interpreting a key track, courtesy of staffan lindberg, lone and the analogue cops. swedish newcomer staffan lindberg, already promoter and dj on the malmö/stockholm scene, is a recent favourite of steffi for his tracky, fresh house sound. this hypnotic, rave- tinged mix of >yours< weaves an intricate tale for the dancefloor - nothing is rushed as the classic elements have so much room to shine in his fluid arrangement. recent r&s signing lone is becoming well known for his warbling strings, wandering melodies and glissening old school flavours. this remix is no exception and sees him work the chicago-vibed >arms< into a magical cosmic future-acid trip. berlin based duo the analogue cops aka marieu and lucretio have brought the house down many a time with their stomping live shows in the capitals clubs and warehouses. their pumping remix of >you own my mind< is tight, middly and uncompromising - a perfect example of the rough, tripped-out house vibe they live and breathe.

first sampler of gregor treshers new album! lights from the inside harks back to treshers earlier releases, but as always his sound aesthetic continues to evolve in new directions.

benoit & sergio dont make dance tracks—they tell stories. in the washington dc duos music, a sense of place and narrative infuse their rhythms and melodies, transcending having flexed their synth-pop muscles on releases for dfa (the acclaimed boy trouble ep) and visionquest (the lovelorn where the freaks have no name ep), dc duo benoit & sergio return to spectral sound for a victory lap around the dancefloor. and >let me count the ways< is just that, sounding every bit the perfect, hands-in-the-air final anthem of the evening. tireless hi-hats push the beat onward and dreamy synthesized strings saturate the stereo space as sergio intones, >let me count the ways / the ways that ive loved.< as the line repeats, its meaning bends to fit the songs tone of endless, time-suspended romance: its not the loves that matter in the end, but the ways. its not the destination, but the journey. the b-sides >let me count the ways (autumn version)<is a vastly different take on the original?s maximalist swell. stripping the beat back to its bare essentials and building them up again over nearly 12 minutes, the >autumn version< recalls arthur russell?s more minimal moments down to its wobbly bass filigree and mumbled vocal samples. by the end of the track, the claps are falling on the twos and fours like crinkly foliage, synths are sizzling like firewood, and benoit & sergio?s newest banger is revealed in its full glory once again.

here comes the new echocord colour. after some big releases with luke hess, mike dehnert and sebastien san here comes the new one which is a split ep of the copenhagen heroes mikkel metal & resoe. after his latest 12 inch on echocord, mikkel metal again shows us his more techno-side of his universe, with this killer peaktime bomb, and still with his own unique deep sound. after his resent album on echocord, resoe here presents a more dancefloor-orientated track, for the fans of dettmann/klock, shed, sandwell district and pattern repeat.

sonicultures label boss expander kicks it with an ep that will rock the most demanding dance floors. oh yes, the sweet sound of techno fills our ears with joy as we listen to two original tracks and a remix from well-known producer tadeo. >the waggler< is a bass driven ride on a roller coaster of madness. nifty synths and processed sounds are combined and mixed in a progressive manner, leading to a journey where flows of energy go different ways. the moments are there. the music is powerful. as it should be. spains own techno master tadeo from cyclical tracks, delivers another approach to >the waggler<, making it more pumping and enhanced with a touch of retro and a combination of futuristic sounds. a great remix from one of the most talented producers in the current scene. with >the wiggler<, expander rides towards a more hypnotic direction, still fuelled by heavy basslines and analogue sounds. the synth arrangements are totally mental and there is a sweet touch of darkness to the composition that makes everything even more interesting. are you a waggler or a wiggler? the choice is your

in the impressive flow of new talent in 2011 on fokuz recordings we already had the pleasure to present the sound of brother, command strange and intelligent manners among others. the next flavour of the funky liquid melting pot called fokuz recordings goes by the name donnie dubson. berlin based irishman donnie o sullivan aka donnie dubson started releasing his funky rollers on have a break and influenza media and already featured on fokuz on the chronicles of the deep lp together with stunna back in 2007. the grapefruit / battlecat release on influenza media in 2009 got him a lot of attention and is still heard in dj sets today. now its 2011 and fokuz presents the beautiful debut album of donnie dubson! his sound can be described as refreshing and original liquid drum n bass with a touch of the well known atmospheric drum n bass vibes from the mid 0s. his basslines are the unique sellingpoint as well as his ability to create an organic feel in the music thats only done by the few who truly understand what liquid drum n bass is all about. pleasuring both critical listeners and the dancefloor audience this album is a perfect overview of the sound fokuz stands for. a great example of how music can be time-less in this decade of fast moving consumer goods.

the kenneth bager experience strikes again with this catchy, feel good ragtime inspired dance tune that features aloe blacc on vocals. vocal mix from onur engin, a more 4/4 house flavored dub remix from tuccillo and the original accordion and clarinet album version. black vinyl in music for dreams sleeve.

faze action maintain their fine run of form in 2011 with this four tracker from the shack, aka guy williams and dan williams (not related!) both have been active in dance music from the early 90s, with guy holding dj residencies at clubs such as the ministry of sound and turnmills during their pomp while dan williams aka d.r.w carved a career as a singer/songwriter. together as the shack they have absolutely nailed it with >touch it<, a sleazy-does-it italo peak time jam. arpeggiated synth lines, catchy vocal hooks and instant bassline work in jotous unison with some cowbell carnage. the 12 inch comes replete with a dub version and boogie influence faze action remix. rounding off the release is another original cut, namely >dont stop, in which tough drums combine with a late night vocal intoning the track title to bewitching effect. this shack attack has already found its way into the record bags of pete herbert and severino - expect it to be in many more come summer s end.

k bress label presents to you his third project, a 7 vinyl record : when radek azul band from paris meets nantes musician and producer olivier corre. in order to preserve the sound s warmth of this musical journey, the two latin, afro, funk instrumental titles have been recorded live on reel to reel tape rec ...

the second release on johannes volks own label exploration. >energy field< is a powerful peak time bomb, growing with each passing second! the title track >across the emptiness< comes with a wall shaking sub-bass, stormy chords and a retro-futuristic sound design. on the b side we have >isolation<, a dub infected piece of music with complex organic textures. and finally >devoted to microgravity< with its heavy drums, toms and cowbells. vinyl only!

taking influence from reggae, lotek explores the evolution of hip hop by way of the reggae sound system culture. he looks to jamaica for inspiration and takes pride in continuing the tradition of uk artists working with, and interpreting, the sounds of jamaica.

with freemason remixes !! one of the most hotly tipped british female artists to emerge this year.

this is the third single release from hardfloors last album >two guys three boxes<. after successful releases on labels such as abstract forms, diametric, ac records and a highly acclaimed album on zyntax motorcity in 2010, the finnish electro duo morphology delivers a superb deep remix of hardfloors collabo with gerard hanson aka e.r.p. their remix offers refined electro with lots of depth and funk and will please openminded deejays and the crowds on the dancefloors worldwide. matti turunen and michael diekmann combine the futuristic sound of electro with beautiful and haunting melodies to full effect.

tsi returns with more dark, deep hypnotic hard techno goodness this latest installment of tsi. the >grinding machine< does just what the title intends. the same can be said for the adjective use in titling >dark, dirty & broken<. the people are asking who and where the secret initiative are from. tsi answers why does it matter? will knowing make the music sound better? the clues of whom it is be heard through the secret codeslocked in the grooves of the vinyl. listen closely and maybe you can piece it all together. if not listen closely and enjoy the music!

incl 12inch & cd album. snugness and calmness are important ingredients for a fulfilled life- and for entertaining dance music as well, as is proven by the gentlemen schaeufler and zovsky. their debut album could be characterized as a cunning mixture of humorously grinning relaxation and pushing dance floor bounce. this unique sound reflects the stylistic background of the duo: while the one keeps grooving on the laid back and independent vibe of his rural home mecklenburg, the other moved to berlin already some time ago and inhales all the diverse, international influences of the electronic metropolis. the village is rhythmically fuelled by casual and lasciviously house tunes with a warm and friendly character, supported by organic, dubby bass lines. matching this positive and uplifting mood, light melodies, classical styled filter modulations and unobtrusive vocal entries remind the laid-back amusement of a sunlit sunday outing.

cyber dance records are proud to present their first album release >messages from the void vol. 2<. after six years of gaining a worthy reputation for only releasing the finest material from up and coming electronic artists such as andy romano, matzo & pauli, mark du mosch, brassica, ali renault and many more they finally showcase on double-vinyl and cd a compilation that confidently re-defines the sound of the label in more exciting and varied directions at once than ever before. consisting of eleven tracks that range from electro to synth-pop and from italo to disco-funk, the album features contributions from cyber dance regulars like mark du mosch, ali renault and tommy walker 3 alongside tracks from emerging artists like bill ambrose, brassica, meschi and serious lover and also the more mysterious night system and martin aston.

parham & plaza aka the quantum mechanics teamed up almost a decade ago and have since been establishing their brand as two of the top producers in the modern electronic dance music scene by releasing tracks for some of the worlds hottest record labels. with their unique hybrid sound they have both been busy touring the world while several of their productions have hit various acknowledged charts worldwide.

the new record features all new material from the hyperdub founder and his mc collaborator, and will follow up their 2006 album >memories of the future<. in the years since that release, kode9s sound has evolved considerably, mostly shedding the framework of dubstep for ever new mutations of uk bass music, as heard on his dj kicks or the >you dont wash< ep from last year. in addition to the spaceapes post-apocalyptic rhymes, which have also haunted records by martyn and echologist, the album features chinese mc and producer cha cha. on the final track, kode9 is joined in the studio by brainfeeder beatsmith flying lotus.

some djs should be given medals of honour for their impeccable services rendered on the decks and prolific careers. ganez aka the terrible is definitely one of those djs. the box is a super banging techno ep! the melt of the pure boostable hardtechno style and a classic ravy sound ... enjoy!

this album builds more than just one bridge between the best worlds of frivolousness and dependability – horizontally, vertically, all the directions in between, and in time. no matter what the current when you cross, the beginning and the end dissolve into an everlasting flow in true 25 character. the journey is fueled by its own limitlessness, all the while delivering crucial reference points for a purposeful riptide ride.
the experienced hedonist lets herself be driven through her beloved quarter-note spheres, relishing the moments when, in certain beats, twinkling details lead her towards a different route – one familiar but long forgotten. she strings this pearl on her chain of rhythm-driven moods, calling upon it at the right times to amplify her individual push. the allure of the impacts unfolding redeems each secret whispered by the spirit of the sound.

the official collection of all singles of the band that inspired the ramones, recorded for labels such as southern sound, atco and vanguard. this 180 gramms vinyl release includes unseen photos, linernotes and interview with johnny ramone.

smooth and mellow house sounds from well known and highly experienced moscow dj djungl

huge intro musical intro coplete with a perfect singing lady introducing the perfect blend of tearing drum n bass and commercial music. all ingredients are here for a hot summer anthem. the flip:>as featured in the john b podcast< is an origina piece of electro style drum n bass. compuerised vocals and uplifting synths, listen 10 seconds and you know why this is an essential part of john bs performances. both tracks will appeal to a wide audience and are the perfect hits for the radio stations coming summer.

new kanada enters the emerging spring season with two cuts of hope and despair. on the a-side, adam marshall drops >vamp< - a 12-minute modal jazz monster that winds its way from a bass heavy dub to an swirling psychedelic quilt of sound. dripping modular sequences for girls in white. on the flip, nk presents a cut from toronto-based matt maaskant. >outside the cave< was recorded in his fathers grain silo in northern ontario and evokes smokey post-club memories. murrs delicate, gorgeous mix-down freezes the track into an example of fragile beauty - complete with fuzz clicks, choir ensemble and a deep 808 kick. burial meets bon iver. we are really feeling this one. music to fall out of love to. limited to 250 copies - clear red vinyl edition.

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for their new release, >with our heads in the clouds and our hearts in the fields<, these two have somehow gone back in time to capture the sound of glacial moving, dark cough syrup pop music. mr. wiltzie has manipulated his trademark stars of the lid sound of haunting ambience, deconstructing, and funneling it through the beautiful voice, and song compositions of chantal acda. together, sleepingdog have gently abducted these gaseous tones, and choruses of pacific tree frogs into some beautifully crafted melancholic orchestration that reminds us all that we exist in a world of strangers, drifting only two feet apart. >with our heads in the clouds and our hearts in the fields< is sleepingdogs third album after >naked in a clean bed< (zeal - 2006) and the critically acclaimed >polar life< (gizeh/zeal - 2008).
comes on clear / translucent vinyl, including code for free digital download.

ed davenport follows up his >curtain call< ep for nrk music with a new 3 track ep titled >more red lights<.

the flame recordings introduces release number four and are proud to present italian starlet simone gatto with his brand new >eternal jazz ep<.simone is rapidly forging a name for himself as label manager of the flame recordings and for his residencies amongst the most famous clubs in his native italy. the >eternal jazz ep< comprises of three original tracks showcasing his trademark deep techno grooves whilst focusing on innovation and new electronic sound experimentation.

a1: sweet love - diner city style! cool vocal samples, rolling synths and heavy grooving percussions. a trippy, disco house track. a bomb!
b1: una splendida dubbata disorientata - sexy, slow and deep! popping riff stands out amongst the keys and chilled atmospherics. when it kicks into the main section things really pick up. a brilliant track for the end of the night!

veteran hocalist marvin belton (rotating assembly) follows up his recent ferrispark release >love will find a way< with the debut of his production company. featuring r&b & house versions of >image fades away< + 2 more.

two white hot refixes by pearson sound aka ramadanman on the night slugs white label series. this guy is one of the hottest (and more importantly, best) producers around just now.

here at bearfunk hq we firmly believe in perseverance. we keep asking questions until we get the right answer and with 6ft bear by our side the answer is usually yes. we kept asking ilija rudman to get in the studio and write us a killer lp but being the busy bee that he is it was hard for him to take the time out. we kept asking until he eventually caved in and went underground to record his first lp, >the reveal<. ilija is a devoted and passionate man when it comes to music. one of his prerequisites for recording an lp was that the recordings had to be made with the same techniques and equipment that inspired him to make music in the first place. so ilija hooked up with one of his studio mentors and got his dream line-up of synthesizers, roland jupiter 4 & 8, minimoog, roland sh2, juno 60 and his dream drum machines linn and oberheim dmx. these analogue machines fire up to create a warm and authentic vibe across the whole lp. we are reminded here that machines do have soul if used properly. we start proceedings with the wigged out boogie of >inspectors drive< which might be a little nod in the direction of wally badarous classic chief in< have all the ingredients of dj friendly hits. the lp reveals all the influences that ilija has experienced and it shows the talent that runs inside him as he is able to make such an amazingly retro lp sound like something from the future. we are sure in years to come this lp could become as important as the influences that inspired mr. rudman to make it.

after the brilliant album >until then goodbye<, lawrence is back on mule electronic! four brand new songs on this new single, >teenage barb< on a-1 is a hypnotic deep house tune with melancholic piano chords, monotone synth sounds. >organ track< on a-2 is a percussive deep house tune with a modern approach, its for all deep house lovers. >above the sky< is a dance version of the same song which is included to the new edition of mules ambient compilation >enjoy the silence< very nice ambient house sound with illusory melody like steve reich. ambient version of above the sky is taken from upcoming >enjoy the silence vol.2< which will be released on 23 may. great artists from terre thaemlitz, koss, nsi.,donato dozzy, seltene erden (new project by kassem mosse) and more are joined.

the fokuz sublabel fkz:ltd already racking up its 24th release.. this time its future signal & proktah who are ready to deliver some funked up sounds to the label.

the house of the rising sun ep is takeshis 2nd release & showcases more of his classic chicago influenced style while keeping his sound fresh for today. the deep tenmangu starts side a then a lost japan drives into an epic electronic journey. on the flip are the title track and alone.

hug bomb deep house tracks on these lovely 10inch vinyl.

repress in black vinyl... clone west coast series continues with more hot releases! after tyrell and mr pauli its the hasbeens (tyrell & overdose) who deliver the heat!. this is as big as you can get it! we could do a lot of talking about the track and the daily struggle of human beings etc... but just listen. top production leaning on classic italo but in a new modern jacket with sharp production... the clone west coast sound :-) simply irresistible

50 releases in six years! to celebrate this fact we release this special compilation with a great diversity of styles, ranging from disco to deep house and tech house. all tracks made exclusively for this album. this is the vinyl edition with 3 of the best tracks taken from the 15 track album. as we have always been pushing new young talent on dirt crew we also take this compilation to introduce to you some very exciting guys to look out for, first up is plan d aqua from holland with an amazing deep disco monster and second new face is the tortoise from melbourne with his deep disco/ house sound. he recently put out his first record on the fantastic 3rd stike records. we are also very proud to have our favorite producer and friend on the compilation with an exclusive track. mr. iron curtis has released awesome tracks in the last year on various labels and with >brthrs< again proves to be one of gemanys most promising young deep house artists.

snugness and calmness are important ingredients for a fulfilled life- and for entertaining dance music as well, as is proven by the gentlemen schaeufler and zovsky. their debut album could be characterized as a cunning mixture of humorously grinning relaxation and pushing dance floor bounce. this unique sound reflects the stylistic background of the duo: while the one keeps grooving on the laid back and independent vibe of his rural home mecklenburg, the other moved to berlin already some time ago and inhales all the diverse, international influences of the electronic metropolis. the village is rhythmically fuelled by casual and lasciviously house tunes with a warm and friendly character, supported by organic, dubby bass lines. matching this positive and uplifting mood, light melodies, classical styled filter modulations and unobtrusive vocal entries remind the laid-back amusement of a sunlit sunday outing.

macro greets rhythmic expressionism: stefan goldmann’s “the grand hemiola” is the first real innovation in the vinyl format in years! 144 locked grooves build a toolkit that breaks out of the limitation of one 4/4 cycle and brings unique possiblities to create complex polyrhythms just with two decks and a mixer. stefan goldmann’s first ever double vinyl album is a take on the infinite possibilities of rhythmic layering. percussion-heavy, focussed on clashing metres, deeply exploring the sound set – from the orchestral “grand hemiola”, to the triplet-feel of “megi’s waltz”, from the 11/8 pattern of “double hendecagon” to the anti-loops of “away from the flock”: a unique, non-conformist album of haunted acoustics, haptic percussion and deep rhythmic expression. a true, first time invention comes on two sides of the vinyl set: “the grand hemiola” loop toolkit overcomes the time restriction of locked grooves: one record contains loops in 4/4, the other in 3/4 (employing the time differences of the rotation rates 33 and 45 rpm). in the mix, they sum up to an extended cycle of 3x 4/4 or 4x 3/4 and enable building complex “3 over 4” polyrhythms (“hemiolas”). you can mix loop into loop for hours without ever getting trapped. more than an album, this is a note: pitch down side d to approx. -1.5 to match the loops’ bpm rate on sides b & d