one of the best mid-tempo disco raritys (and we mean rare) to come out the deepfunk scene. when keb darge first played party & get on down in the early 2000s in soho it put a few noses out of joint as it was such a departure from the deepfunk driving take no prisoner sound. true to kebs scottish stubbornness and like any real dj he stuck to his guns and created a dance floor favourite. athens of the north bring bab to 12inch for the first time, not only that but its a nice wee extended cut transferred direct from the master tapes. no brainier if you got class.

groovepressure is excited to be re-releasing two tracks from the first ever groovepressure release. resonators is groovepressure honcho robin ball and long time school friend salman montiero. made in 1999 in a very small studio in robin s house, robin remembers -getting them pressed and taking them to the shops i loved in london to see if they would sell them and getting a really good reaction from the shop staff. not that it was going to be a big commercial success or anything like that, more because the tracks had a unique sound and i think still do today. the underground scene then was a lot more freestyle but even in that atmosphere it was an unusual release. since then it s been one of the most sort after releases from the groovepressure back catalogue. it s an exciting time to be re-releasing this with the re-emergence of the label. booma and shuzzbuzz have been re-mastered and remixed by robin ball.

next stop in our journey on transparent is asc, is quite impossible to describe his immense skills, to really know more you have to search for it. after 16 years of music this artist comes to our label to guide us on another level of sonic spectrum. “internal software” is one of the most charming sound design on a 4/4 scale we have ever experienced ever on the label. take your time and immerse yourself into his world. all on transparent green 12”.

leave all the preconceptions behind and engage with the sound for a moment. two spaced out sides which drag into a unreal act of travelling, through the dense basslines and visionary synths. going through both sides will take you to a well aranged after party mode, still going forward in a very solid and well expressed rhythm. this release easily flows into the entourage and becomes something memorable.

unicazürn build their long, ceaselessly evolving musical compositions through a process of improvisation followed by careful editing and processing. their music, drawn from subconscious associations while recording, is frequently aquatic or oceanic in overall mood and texture. knight has spent most of his life living on the banks of the thames while thrower resides on the east sussex coast, and their musical flights of imagination tend toward rolling river dynamics and the open seas of synthesised sound.

uk production duo alfie granger-howell and nick harriman aka dusky drop 4 of the finest remixes from their outer album campaign of last year on heavyweight white label vinyl. t. williams cult grime alias dread d alias and livity sound mainstay kowton lend their hand to 2 heavyweight remixes for the wiley collaboration sort it out sharon whilst the talents of bwana and techno don shed take to the buttons on ingrid is a hybri a legendary figure for his formative work on jon e cashs black ops label around 2002 - 2006, dread d has been bubbling back into focus over recent years through a string of strong releases on local action. on his remix, the versatile veteran gives wileys freestyle a bashy, classic london grime refix.

after getting off to a strong start, resolute s disdat sublabel noticeably raises the bar with a heavy hitting cast for its second edition. thomas melchior takes a break from his usual haunts to drop a track brimming with micro house flair, as hillbilly high throws down an infectious run of goofy samples over a solid beat. vincent lemieux meanwhile takes a smoother route with the warm chord-laden atmosphere of in momos jeep, working crafty percussion impeccably in the deep surroundings. rising talent barac meanwhile gets fresh with the cheeky synth lines on his own offering, making this an ep of fresh variations on the minimal house sound.

alexander palmestal was fifty procent of the electro duo pistol disco - a band that during the 00’s bustled around in the music scene of gothenburg and became known for having a certain sound and for their unpredictable and often magical live shows. the later incarnation of the band took a step away from the german 70’s influences to move towards a more club friendly universe. in 2015 the band released the 7inch goo/pool on hoga nord rekords which was their last release and now palmestal, under the name mythologen, make a release on hoga nord rekords.

bitten is amsterdam s hot techno imprint with 2000 and one and sandy huner at the forefront. for this release we welcome back raul mezcolanza and khat. this time the duo deliver two warm and groovy techno tracks inspired by the sound of detroit, synths, vocals and a dancefloor driven grooves are the key ingredients for this release.

digital traffik is back with its third release of 2016. this last vinyl of this year is completing the serie dedicated of the -10 years label birthday - celebration. also on this ep four new artists are on board : marco effe, alexandar ivkovic, neverdogs and clive. weird tales is the marco effe track, an incredible artist of digital traffik family and founder of his own -impress- party on watergate berlin. kick and bass lines are big, the melodies are infectious and techno just keeps on giving... simply amazing! alexandar ivkovic presents nbdg : in this track merge is signature techno-detroit sound into something that still contains stacks of class and character. neverdogs directly from music on world tour returns in digital traffik family after two years. throughout their track -state of blind- there is a sense of tension that is created through the eerie pads and synths combining to create different rhythms to keep the listener on their toes. -mambo cafè- is the last track of this vinyl and is composed by the a&r of digital traffik : clive. this song is an amazing train without stop... fat bass, groovy percussions and an incredible pause perfect for every kind of dance floor!!! of course : not to be misse

a tribute to long forgotten beauties. these edits were made to bring a smile on your face, to take things not too seriously and to celebrate life.

repress 2017 ! uk-born producer luke standing aka blue hour has made a considerable impact since his emergence in 2013. a move from bristol to berlin precipitated a run of stellar self-released eps that immediately won him an ardent following among techno s most revered djs for a sound that offered a fresh take on classic techno and electronica, while always maintaining a supreme dancefloor functionality. among those fans was function, who included an exclusive track from standing in his berghain 07 mix and part i of its accompanying 12-inches. now standing s self-titled outlet launches a new remix series, calling on some of those aforementioned fans to offer their own takes on a trio of the standout tracks from his label s first five releases. ostgut resident answer code request applies the driving hybrid techno-bass approach that has made him one of berghain s brightest stars to blue hour 002 title cut axis motive, paris-based tresor resident marcelus offers an ethereal take that focuses on blue hour 003 s reference 97 s more hypnotic elements, and ostgut ton s steffi is perfectly matched to the third ep s moments, employing her signature sound that similarly offers a timeless anthemic quality to the original...

the esteemed will & ink imprint hits the mini milestone of a tenth release by inviting old and new associates to remix some of the label s still essential back catalogue. the results are as weird and wonderful as you would expect of a label that has always gone its own way. mosca flips second lucas into something intense and brutal, with lashings of frazzled industrial synth sounds whipping about above pinging and high impact drums. italian chevel then transforms third lucas into five minutes of otherworldly machine made oddness. livity sound star asusu comes with a typically hi fidelity re-work of second carol. dubby and loopy, metallic and clean, it is a pristine track to get dance floors locked to a groove. and first carol reworked by its original producers yaleesa hall and malin, minimal dub with freaky sound design and the result is an earworm of a tune that burrows deep into your brain.

air cushion finishsdistinctive sound palette reconciles pop music with experimental electronics, think alan bishop meets white noise (with a touch of super collider?) air cushion finish formed in berlin in 2007 and comprises of composer jayrope and natural vocal synthesizer lippstueck, who have graced berlin’s underground scene together since the 1990 s. lippstueck sings, wordless and backwards in time while his partner jayrope tends diy, electronic, string or percussion instruments small enough to fit into a small suitcase. changing setup and subsequently music is programmatic to the band, resulting into an unforeseeable slow motion cacophony of whispers, bleeps, rhythms and harmonies. theres a notion of dada, but you never know. the 8th album of acf marks their current state of poetical accident, swaying, swinging and bouncing, boldly careful, like a transparent tattoo on your forehead.

michigan artist john beltran s 13th studio album and 3rd on delsin is his most complete and personal work yet. written largely on modular synthesizers for the first time, it melts 90s intelligent techno with post rock and ambient with leftfield downtempo. the seventeen tracks draw on his expert knack for sound design, for melody and atmosphere and make for yet another hugely absorbing affair.

pure, beyond reproach is the new studio album from vibrational club artist egyptrixx. new sensations + new energy, jeep music for a saturn moon. an exercise in physical sound and granular symbolism, this record suggests a parallel between the total impact of human tendency towards absolute loyalty and an imagined, sub-threshold percussion of collisions among all the oceanic micro-plastics.
the aesthetic is pacific litter clank, chill torrents and artificial triumphalism...actual glow. repetition apes tidal energy, a reminder of the revolutionary capability of sound. splashing, pounding, dripping, phasing. glinted piles of shatter swept back and forth - crystal ammunition // liquid contemplation. anodyne ammo mimics the erasure of ethics via dispersion, backlit by the low key petroleum tangle of bffs/oblivion.
2x12 inch silver vinyl lp featuring original artwork by anf and design by olenka szymonski

nachpressung im regulären cover ohne booklet & mit downloadcode.
flofilz hat sich in den letzten zwei jahren in die erste liga der europäischen beat-produzenten gespielt. mit seinem entspannt jazzigen sound kriegt er sie alle: seine 46.000 (!) soundcloud-fans genauso wie die beatgeeks in berlin, die rapkids beim splash und den boiler room in london. mit “cenário” setzt flofilz nun seine musikalische städtereise fort, die 2014 mit “metronom” in paris begann. für sein neues album ist er in begleitung von fotograf robert winter nach lissabon gereist. die eindrücke dieser reise hat flofilz in 16 neue tracks umgesetzt, bei zwei songs wird er dabei von der jazz-sängerin oliva wendlandt (relaén) begleitet.

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substrato records features techno veteran edit select on its most recent release, points of contact. the ep is in line with substrato’s signature sound – stripped down hypnotic percussion with deep ties to techno’s past. at the ep’s outset, edit select layers straightforward loops into complex textures, weaving careening synth lines through skittering hi hats and driving kicks. faction 1.1 brings the composition to a subdued close with warm, thrumming percussion that evokes a propulsive ethereality. at its fourth release, substrato has firmly established itself as a techno label adept at driving techno with psychedelic, shamanistic impulses.

santonio echols releases his first vinyl ep on chapter two recordings santonio echols is part of the first wave of producers out of detroit. his sound is a combination of techno to deep house, and fans have been patiently awaiting this projects release. he has teamed up with legendary orlando voorn and moire patterns to create vol. 1 on chapter two recordings. for the vinyl release side a will have the first track back 2 basics featuring mike anderson. it is a special remix by clemens neufeld produced by santonio echols. the second track will be walk away solely produced and mixed by santonio echols. side b will feature two tracks get up produced by orlando voorn, and jun produced by moire patterns. this vinyl ep will be available this month.

on the this latest release from power vacuum, a motley selection of inmates gather once more to deliver a new seminar on the mechanics of meltdown. beyond the zone of fruitless intensity lies ever more exhaustive trailer park visionaries blasting out wreck beats, a sound futuristic yet primitive like a turbo charged shire horse. peering through the heavily worked over fug, we sift through the transphonic ashes of technos blast furnace to retrieve these molten ingots and sling them into a disenfranchised cassette player

special backstock action , after eps on m>o>s recordings and his own well formed scenery label, liverpool producer stu robinson aka asok now steps up with a solo release on m>o>s deep. with an analogue sound full of nostalgia, emotion and subtle shades chicago, he perfect fits on this most considered underground label.

since their inception in 2013, east london duo payfone have been breathing warm-blooded soul into their unique machine-fuelled groove. drawing the dots between the white isle and nu yorica - by way of london s narcotic nightlife - the pair conjure a rhythmic throb and soulful devotion all of their own. together, phil passera and chieka ononye buzz along the fault lines of classic r&b, cosmic disco and acid house, injecting their sound with 21st century syncopation. adhering to a strict no samples rule, their manifesto demands that everything be 100 percent original. it s a formula that s worked well so far: the pair have been widely tipped across the blogosphere and are currently linked to celebrated us imprint golf channel recordings. following three sold-out releases for the label, they return with another pair of discreet bangers, justified and we are chains. the tracks turn up the heat on their previous releases, again offering the vocals of performance powerhouse louis howard jones whose lyrics spark with a political punch.

12 with hq printed sleeve side a / wÈi? side b / teknow bolis pupul returns to deewee with an out and out club moment. the a side brings together kosmiche, melody and disco. the b side is teknow by name and techno by nature. this one will sound massive loud. produced by stephen and david dewaele at deewee, gent. sleeve design by ill studio, paris.

the wait is over! sound programming wizard and groove master, jeff samuel comes storming in with three new jams. the return was signaled by his recent appearance on our refraction vol. 2 record. nevermore is dubby, melodic and pulls at the heart strings. perfect sunrise soundtrack. both tunes on the b side feature that quirky funk that sets jeff apart from the pack. welcome back sir! our dancefloors missed you

last riot is a project born in berlin with the intention to promote and share different facets of electronic music. ox explores a wide range of intricate rhythmic structures trough his careful sound design, he creates immersive landscapes that open onto distorted drums while glitchy sounds mark time. “000” contains four tracks and becomes a triumph of elegance spread through analog harmonic distortions.
limited edition of 200 numbered copies on 180g vinyl.

marc antona has been always in the pursuit of new expressions within music as he has continually demonstrated with his work. following the jazz-infused adventures of the rattle snaps ep, he finally returns to his own turf to lay down another crucial exploration of beat science. hanging gardens is a masterclass in immersive programming, fusing the natural feel of live drums with crisp electronic tones that hover in a spacious mix. its the perfect angle at which to appreciate the subtlety of sound design that goes into every inch of marc antonas productions, teasing elements in and out of the mix so gracefully, its hard to tell where the joints are. the haunting touches of chords and lingering pad are deployed with poise, the intricate percussion progressively rising and falling throughout to create a truly immersive sonic journey. where the a side deals with angular rhythms and a shape-shifting atmosphere, unrestricted takes the sound palette of organic and electronic elements and feeds them into a rolling, technominded focus. the tribal thrum of the beat fills out an in-the room-ambience while the psychoactive synth flurries speak out the pulse of the machines. its a combination that makes unrestricted as intimate as it is exotic. in combining these disparate feelings within his tracks, antona once again brings a human feel to the technology, pushing the music into exciting new realms in the process.

axpin debuts with its ep „gilgamesh“, including three deep house tracks and a first floor remix of mastermind christian burkhardt (cocoon, oslo, cbsessions). it smoothly combines multifarious arrangements and arousing melodies with a forward pushing club sound. suitable for the dance floor as well as the afterparty at home, this ep transports the listener to a faraway world of subtle grooves, pushing drums and mesmerizing sound design. „gilgamesh“ is a track based on the story about the journey of an ancient emperor, searching for enlightenment in the highlands of mesopotamia. so it comes as no surprise that a driving beat breaks through the laid back percussions and hypnotizing atmospheres. wandering through this track side by side with mysterious pads and exotic sounds, a lost but defying melody accompanies the listener on his steps. „catiba“ is a track with a multilayered arrangement, that doesn’t necessarily reveal its complexity on the first look. different rhythmic moods provide the structure for two melodic lines, competing at first but working perfectly together after a thrilling break, melting your soul. they’re supported by a pervading deep bass groove that will make your body vibrate.&#8232,,christian burkhardt summarizes both tracks’ features and unifies them in an impulsive club remix that floats every second and climaxes in a thrilling break. dry but playful, perfectly fitting for the dance floor without losing the warmth and lightness of the original. „kryon“ is the ep’s third and most expressive track. starting with lost parts of a melody, rather an echo in the vast distance, the track continuously increases its tension, extending the rhythms until the arrangement blasts out a stunning break that, contrary to all expectations, is a calm and compassionate moment with a transient theme. the clear production provides a place in the mix to each sound, a deep moog bass rumbles in the basement while the stimulating percussion coats

the dj and producer from cantabria comes back into the picture with this ‘seconds of light’, which is released on his own seven villas music. boli&#769,,var goes deeper and deeper into velvet soul deep-house, with a dreamy touch which is especially present in the track which names the ep. therefore, it counts on a soft groove and an inherent club vibe which makes it perfect for summer sophisticated sets, or even for listening on one’s ‘me’ time. simo&#769,,n garci&#769,,a’s remix of ‘seconds of light’ darkens up the original, giving it an extra push of strong kick in order to take it to the late hours and the vibrating underground dancefloor. ‘all clear’ is under el txef_a’s approach, a modular, cosmic and disco kraut-rock space trip, with an acid reminiscence. illustrated escapisim whch does not forget about the dancefloor. ‘leaves without shadows’ was a track which was originally included in bolivar’s last compilation ‘the obscure figure’, also released in seven villas. pablo enjoys this time the collaboration of upercent from valencia, and also includes a remix by berlin’s duo youandme. deep but rhythmic, almost martial tech-house, which is as well danceable and in constant emotional progression. through his new ‘seconds of light ep’, pablo boli&#769,,var makes us involved in his sound imaginary, which is always wide, varied and gets given qualities which are linked to his music bet: quiality, good taste and international scope.

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ladies and gentlemen, let us present switzerland s heavy weight champ replika! a great four tracker with pounding, raw and uncut beats from the very start to the very end. having released on labels like seven music, deso, vibes ltd, frole, godzilla kebab and ubertramp, replika has indisputably been pushing his crisp, raw, stripped, unique sound and style of deep house music.

ecuador s rising son, nicola cruz, returns to multi culti with cantos de vision, a truly visionary ep backed by remixes from jaja, argentinian uji, and multi culti s own thomas von party. one of the core artists in multi culti s diverse catalog of globally-inspired dance music, nicola cruz is deservedly becoming the poster-boy for a new wave of producers that fuse indigenous sounds with internationally professional production, creating something entirely new, sonically. it s a genre that multi culti ambassadors dreems & thomas von party refer to as folklorica, a psychedelic replanting of folkloric roots, and nowhere is it more skilfully executed than on nicola s tracks. following up on his debut lp for latin america s indie powerhouse, zzk records, the return to multi culti sees cruz sharpen his focus toward igniting the downtempo dance-floors that have slowly been gaining ground in clubs and festivals recently. this new club sound is at the fore on lead track tzantza, already an integral part of nicola s live shows and dj sets at festivals like sonar and mutek.

often called one of chicago s talented hidden gems, singer/songwriter/dj/producer tai davis means house in almost every sense. he s dropped vocals for and worked with established producers such as paul johnson, stacy kidd, and also galactik knights, dj sound, nate caswell and dj yakka. preferring to use vintage analog gear, his classic house sound consistently packs dance floors worldwide!

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canadian paolo rocco kickstarts the new year with his &#8203,,,judgement ep on hot creations. the first release of 2017 is an international affair, with manchester born trevino and one of the most spoken names of last year, greece native detlef on remix duties. initially making a name for himself through his djing skills back home in montreal, paolo s productions entered the market in 2012 with instant international support. his releases on real tone, one records, saved and others were all met with high acclaims as were the compilations he mixed for defected and get physical. the creation of, ‘judgement’ and ‘that’s it’ prove paolo truly understands what works on the dance floor. 2016 saw detlef reach new heights whilst also debuting on hot creations with his ‘kinky tail’ ep. he returns to the label with a devastating edit of ‘judgement’ and his rolling signature sound. trevino aka marcus intalex &#8203,,,ramps up the ep with his remix, centred around shimmering high hats and a freaky groove. a champion of how a dj can achieve success in two different genres, trevino has released on several of the most praised drum & bass and techno labels for a number of years.

after 5 years of throwing parties in leeds, london and across europe, flux inaugurates their record label with a stunning 4-tracker from enigmatic newcomer shedbug. accompanying 3 original tracks are german heavyweights tuff city kids (gerd janson and lauer) on the remix. pressed onto 180g high quality black vinyl (no digital release), this limited run is presented in beautiful cover and label artwork from laura zhang. opening track aftermath is a lo-fi techno ballad that pairs distorted kicks and brittle hats with gliding pads and sparkling synth details. siren, a gawping broken-beat roller, counter-balances by drawing heavily upon pioneering sounds of late-2000s uk bass/dubstep. on the flip tck s retro take on aftermath is an uplifting gust of 90s-inspired euphoria. with tough beats, a touch of acid, and rave-tinged string lines, the remix caters for all peak-time occasions. recovery closes with a tender 7-minute sojourn through hazy dream-states, subtly melancholic, but ultimately a cathartic experience. poignant, effective, and well polished, afterglow delivers a diverse but focused sound. highly emotive beats for the more sensitive dance-floor

jun kimata is a sound designer based in tokyo specializing in acid techno music.his debut album silo released in 2012 by denryoku label is a mystic journey through this style and we are pleased to announce his shape of my voice ep - a continued exploration of his signature sound, full of pleasant psychedelic surprises around every corner. on remix duties and hot off his recent forbidden colours release, we recruited andres aguirre who provides a trippy techno joint to spice things up. my love wears forbidden colours my life believes my love wears forbidden colours my life believes in you once again

julian stetter might be best known as one half of the electronic pop duo vimes, but he is no stranger to the cologne club scene. his debut ep insides stems from a long history of djing and organising underground parties across the city. a resident dj and collaborator at colognes famed jackwho club, it was these surroundings that drove stetter to dive deep into producing. his first solo project is now set to be released on the label pnn. it features three tracks plus a remix by beyou. stetters sound is polished and the precise production of each three tracks make this ep feel far from debut. emily, the main track of the single, draws you in on shimmering waves that rise and break into a deeper and spacier sound. warm beats are interjected with random snippets of whale song. listening to emily feels like receiving a welcome hug at an after party.

utopus is ion d s project that deals with tehno heresies, not-minimal and fragmented melancholy. ion d is the ubiquitous main character of future nuggets standing as a producer behind many entities like steaua de mare, raze de soare, australopitecus oltensis, co-producing delusion men and appearing under different cameos in both volumes sound of the unheard from romania. on p-balans imprint utopus will endevour with club-oriented laboratory work, keeping intact the delics of each genre compressed in the amalgan. set yourselves up for some balanced grooves augmented by unfinished melodies, abstract dramaturgy and very serious tehnodelic motors.

after a very successful label launch last year with in aeternam vale - “self destruct” ep, linda records returns with another straight talking, analog fuelled 10”. this time welcoming aboard berlin based russian artist alexey volkov. his three track ep “cold blooded genius” comes finely presented on transparent red ten inch vinyl (limited pressing). whilst staying true to its current white label feel, this time linda s trademark eyes, also a fitting red. on the a side at 45rpm the title track “cold blooded genius” and on the b side two tracks will spin at 33rpm, “unfriendly nation” & “curtains of flesh”. we hate to categorise and attempt to summarise what these pieces of music craft sound like into words, we’ll leave you to indulge for a short time to the machine noise of the highly regarded talent that is alexey volkov.

continuing in the same fashion the tupiar records wax collection we welcome florian meffert on our fourth vinyl masterpiece - decent ep. a driven individual in his passion for experimental music, with roots in frankfurt(de), that matchless sound and impeccable techniques as a producer are serving as an example for precise and inspirational music.

its been some 7 years since reggie dokes was last seen & heard on a wph release, so safe to say this one is long overdue. our detroit hero took a bit of a hiatus from music production in recent years, but he is back and has been cooking up some serious heat. on wph 004 one of the tracks received a slight edit treatment by fcl and so red d decided it would be a nice twist to do the same on this one. but seeing as san soda was globe-trotting again red d handled the edit duties solo. which is all academics really, because in the end its about reggies unique detroit sound. transpose & jazz is my mistress will appeal to any adventurous dance music dj because they cannot be categorized or compared to anything. they are reggie dokes tracks and reggie dokes tracks are what they are: reggie dokes tracks

another stone cold ny club jam from the archives of the legendary sam records label. feel alright does exactly as the title suggests! pure early 80s electronic disco joy for packed, sweaty dance-floors. not much is known about komiko, an undercover studio outfit that featured guest vocals from carol williams, tracey weber & vicky d and was produced by the criminally underrated darryl payne (who manned the boards for sinnamon, sharon redd, carol williams, nv & many more) but it s okay, as this - their sole release, more than makes up for it! a true boogie classic indeed feel alright was a huge club record that got spin from the garage to the streets of london. if you re into that sparse, electronic and funky early 80 s boogie / electro disco sound then you wont be disappointed with this one. a guaranteed floor-filler of the highest calibre! reissued in conjunction with sam records, new york city. fully remastered with all original 1981 label artwork intact. file under - essential disco

brooklyn nyc - 1990. former berklee college of music student ed -the red- goltsman has already been locked away in the studio for the previous 5 years producing and playing on numerous underground soul and hip hop records. his deep love of music and his involvement with these projects eventually led to him setting up his own venture. inspired by encounters with nycs dance music underground these sounds and experiences helped shaped his idea and sound into what would become one of the most popular, cult dance music labels that emerged from the city during those fertile years - bottom line records.

detroit techno pioneer kevin saunderson has revived his underground house moniker e-dancer with into the future, a rolling futuristic nod to the sound of detroit techno. swirling retro-future synths, echoed out claps and solid bass line that just screams detroit. the tracks gritty yet groovy sentiment is a perfect continuation of the very first e-dancer album heavenly, released in 1998

here it is, the 12th disc on hotline recordings, ringing off two wicked & wild dancefloor abstractions from none other than gantz.
tut-tut situation has been doing the rounds on dubplate for some time now, with the bandulu massive, commodo, etch and the likes giving this one big support from day one – we’ve seen dancefloors bruk out like a bunch of confused nutters to this one… it’s a certified soundsystem banger for wrong’uns.
on the flip, gantz comes with a new direction of style, dipping into the acid-drenched rave sound of the 90’s with his own set of information. rugged, distorted rhythms grind up against an infectious melody and love’d up vocals, once again, this is proper party gear for all twisted minds (and legs even).

the latest offering from us-based imprint secret studio records will arrive courtesy of circling vultures, a project fronted by chicago natives justin long (hugo ball), and ken zawacki (dar embarks). circling vultures’ sound is rooted in the hedonistic midwestern rave scene of the ’90s, formed over a long history traversing the hedonistic spaces of that time—it’s a hardware-driven sound with a diy punk ethos.

an italian-spanish connection is always a good thing. the sort of sensual and mediterranean emotions that carlo and black loops can deliver, is a skill that has been taken far on this new ep. the dichotomy can prove difficult to square sometimes, particularly when the guys have different paths in their sound. but the mix is rich here. the intermission ep is a packed full of soul samples, warm pads, and great solid beats wrapped up as a soulful declaration. their massive love for music really shines through in this ep.

astonishing results from deeper diving into unknown ebm-techno waters.