if you secretly believe that all of the best dance music has an undercurrent of melancholy then you are in for a treat. 0.5, the debut ep from the fascination movement, doesn?t skimp on either the dancefloor rhythms or the windswept yes-we-remember-new pop romanticism. the fascination movement is looking forwards, not backwards: just because this is music that adapts the same vocabulary created by bands like new order or early orchestral manoeuvres in the dark doesn?t change the fact that from the first arpeggios of ?just pretend? you feel the shock of the new. of course, you may be too busy humming along to the choruses to notice how slyly the band makes a classic sound fresh again...

new producers on sg from the east coast of italy (ancona). three songs, a long version more progressive house with a psychedelic and obsessive cure of the sound winding. and a b side with an hypnotic taste version with incisive rhythms - sure impact on the floor!

the first twelve from johannes volk gained support keith worthy, mike huckaby, mills, etc. on this second release johannes drops a mighty techno stomper called internal structure reminiscent of some classic robert hood productions from way back. inspired by a severe an damaging tornado storm in volk?s hometown, this incredibly good, yet frantic piece of dance music is build from layer upon layer: static beats, grooving bassline, sweeping synths and a warm rhodes-esque sound make this a apocalyptic but colourful banger. on the flip we have gerd bringing home the potatoes for sure. his take on volk?s internal structure is a mighty acid stomper reminiscent of those warehouse parties, yet it is done in a very contemporary way. check!

nice price deal !!! new and fresh mixes paired with the sound of the moment, get the party started

permanent vacation present you the first 12inch release from their shiny new joint venture with the great swedish label service (who brought you studio, whitest boy alive, jens lekman, kool dj dust). together they bring us the embassy, a duo from gothenburg that makes the most beautiful songs. their sound is warm and light, but underneath the surface theres always some kind of tension, they sound like an ecstasy fuelled, jewel stealing balearic indie band on a permanent vacation at the riviera. or as they say themselves: underclass disco. the original of lurking (with a distances) sounds like a forgotten manchester rave anthem, while wunderkind tensnake made a little jam session with boney m in his parents basement to provide a heavy remix sporting a great sax and a killer panpipe!

kitsune release the first single by la roux, who has just signed to polydor for the uk. with influences ranging from prince to blondie to tears to fears la roux is electro pop for the 21st century. elly jackson, the voice of la roux has a distinctive sound but sounds mature beyond her years. quicksand is pure 80s electro gold that has both dancefloor and radio crossover potential. the 12inch comes backed with mixes from autokratz, beni and chateau marmont.

incl markus fix remix !! after 14 years of friendship, arnaud le texier & emmanuel ternois finally got together in the studio. those 2 best friends, hard workers without any pretensions and intensely passionated by music, enhance perfectly each sound combining underground & clubbing. as 2 seekers, they join their influences so as to offer ambitious melodies emphasing efficient rhythms & innovation. arnaud le texier owner of safari electronique & kailash is known for his productions and dj sets. emmanuel ternois has just launched his own label >children of tomorrow< and he is collaborating with artists such as : mathias kaden, terrence dixon, dop, kreon,…!

with the first circle music compilation >the world of circle< the label presented itself as a community of artists, as a family, that proclaimed continuous movement, pure power and brilliant soundscapes in various styles which have these three attributes in common. with the new circle compilation >the mechanic side of nature<, now released as compilation ep series, the dualism of nature and life is represented in the mechanic character of electronic music art. by that it is possible to give the issue of circle music the face of its music: reflecting life consequently with electronic music and digital sound poems in all its facets.…

barraca >the legendary club< now comes to full light with its 1st release. this benchmark record has been the top underground hit of the summer with support all across the board. futuristic sound fused with tech-house grooves and melodies show barraca music true style!

shokh is back with dipolter ! a-side is vinyl only ! >deep, down, below – but tekno, tekno, tekno.< this is mr. shokhs first release on his own label. he delivers two detroit and house influenced technotunes that fully exhaust the lower frequencies. so be sure you play that on a good sound system! sometimes you just gotta let your soul glow. yo.

supported by: tom stephan, jerome sydenham, noir, atle, djuma soundsystem, patrick bateman.. we wanted to try something new. to let an outside artist provide the main track. the choice was pretty easy – it could only be danish sensation jack rock. he has been killing the big stages all over northern europe with his technically demanding live-sets. a university background in sound theory and interactive sound design means that his productions of post-minimal techno are brimming with interlacing tones and harmonic elements.

to mark the third release from cosmo & gary lucas hugely acclaimed wild rumpus project, they ve bagged a collaboration with vocal entertainer extraordinaire beardyman – the result being the tripped out hoe down that is rock the joint. wild rumpus have been at the forefront of the cosmic tip since the reggae dub bliss out musical blaze up released in 2007 and the ensuing surf anthem purple somersault which sent psychedelic taste buds sizzling alongside other acts such as beyond the wizards sleeve, time & space machine, voice of the seven woods – and of course goldfrapp. this new single rock the joint takes the sound to another dimension. once again - originality at its most outstanding. featured artist beardyman is becoming more popular than kate moss phone number, from headlining stages at glastonbury, lovebox, rise, bestival and bloom rock the joint features a remix by reverso 68 and has already been given props by long term fans radio ones rob da bank and lemon jellys fred deaken.

a joint effort between prins thomas and word and sound- the idea behind the label is to put out good music and not limiting ourselves to stick with a specific genre, instead opting to stay fresh and individual with each release going in every direction we feel. were gonna be highlighting new talent, re-releasing some lesser known nuggets and certainlly give you some dancefloor killers along the way to. from japanese techno to california kraut. just the way we like it...for int005 we bring you a slow house chugger in the form of break the barriers, done by malaysian born and berlin based frankie flowerz. i have to say, its not by choice i decided to put this track out but a calling... upon hearing this track in frankies myspace player i knew i had to put this out over 12 inches in full scope... i spent some time trying to come up with the perfect match for remix duties and i think weve succeeded with the choice of man of the moment(and soon to be legendary)john daly of galway who turns in a slightly faster, darker and a bit dubbier affair.

played by loco dice, tom clark... a booty call. the title says it all, a call for all booties - big or small - to migrate to the dance floor. an orgy of percussion and low end rumble lift you from your head bobbing slump up against the wall and firmly plants you right in the sweet spot of the dance floor, where the rising energy hits a climax. there is a pause and then the most noticeable sound of the track hits: the booty call. one artist credited with invigorating the kindisch label, is the young frankfurt based producer daniel mehlhart, whose first (and hopefully not last) release, origami was a highlight of last summer. in his booty call remix, one can immediately hear his style thrust into the main groove of the track, injecting it with a heavier feel and bringing forth a whole slew of new effects and sounds including a hypnotizing african vocal. this marks a small milestone as the 20th release of the label.

after 17 years of working together, tejada & leviste are back in the studio again putting their modular synths to good work. m tracks (m as in modular) features 4 analog workouts in varying styles. m track 1 features a melodic deep, yet driving track reminiscent of the duos best known work. m track 2 and 3 showcase a trackier sound focusing on basic elements while m track 4 turns in a much more experimental direction. the approach to this ep was a very fun, hands on process. analog sequencers are used to drive the various modular synths and their components. this process allowed for a more organic feel as the unstable electronics change over time as well as the manual changing of parameters over time. systems used include doepfer and frostwave sequencers, and modular systems consisting of cwejman, doepfer, harvestman and bananalogue modules. analog drum machines aided in the rhythms, however m track 3 was generated from pure modular hardware including the drums.

james harcourt has mad a real dent in the tech house sound this year... support from techno, progressive & house djs alike. he continues his relationship with baroque here, giving us a tight electronic jackin beat. on the flip we have a remix from that man quivver. hot of the heels of his artist album he takes the track down a darker deeper route.

ltd backstock.. detroit dub sound constributions of kit clyton, lusine icl, llips, sony-mao and scenic

based on a >good life< sound by inner city this one is made to push everybody to the floor. ltd repress

this volume showcases a highlight form the underground alias of heller & farley, roach motel. the night was originally a hit amongst the heads from london to new york through the late 90s. here romanian new kids on the block livio & roby (who have had recent success on steve lawlers harlem nights label) follow in the footsteps of minimal superstars pedro, raresh and rhadoo in taking the relentless romanian house sound to the mainstream.

for all fans of ricardo villalobos, luciano and onur Özer. really big tune!!! played by: guido schneider, markus kavka, marco resmann, daniel dreier, jens bond, voltique, tom clark and axel bartsch. really big tune!!! berlins newcomer oddvar with his first release on kammer musik. hypnotic, percussive minimalhouse sound at his best!!!

purple music sub label indeependent proudly present another forthcoming talent made in switzerland! the conzepticons is produced by little victor who started his first experience and is performing as dj since the age of 13. in fact he is resident since 5 years at the legendary purple music nights in zurich showing his talent at every party. after many musical directions changes in the last years he is still keeping and believing in the spirit of the real house sound. little victor is ready with his debut single on indeependent! this is a fantastic instrumental journey including 3 mixes, keep an eye on him more news are on the way enjoy!

incl marcel dettman remix !! the defining feature of bass music in 2008 has been the expansion of the dubstep sound across disparate genres. scubas debut long player, a mutual antipathy exemplified this phenomenon, mixing dubsteps bass rumble with the eccentricities of dub techno and electronica into a sprawling cinematic landscape.

hot n here gives you the scent of humid prime time, sweat - darkness cut up buy flashing lights. uplifting deepens first glance of upcomming peaks is the leading role of this decent track, driven by its restless baseline. you need a little bit of a break? or another sound that keeps you up and running without being to aggressive? well heres the secret, you are >not alone< finally it may be time to relax to phase out. >timetable< can give you what you demand in such case. we want to lour you to spend whats left of your energy and reward you with this musical cotton bed.

played by matthias tanzmann, loco dice, ricardo villalobos, matt john, matthias tanzmann,. the iranian nima gorji presents a deep and driving nine minute house track, called >i got something<. with its special dynamics, intelligent arrangement and its special atmosphere its a hypnotizing dj tool. on the flip side einzelkind aka miguel ayala and arno völker are deconstructing the atmosphere of their track >el piannuccho< and create a sound pattern, that with every running minute creates more tension by slowly building up until the peak. modern house, as we like it

deep and fresh innovative minimal house/ techno 3 tracker. from the first beat on the bass drives through the stamping groove, tears away vocal snatches and sound fragments like acoustical driftwood and heads straight for the peak. the flip side comes along a bit calmer without being less powerful and surprises with a deep vocal theme. the package is rounded by laufmasche s forensic remix which again reflects his unique style.

transmissions florales is massis first vinyl release. the density of the 808 drums reminds us this is synthetic from the start. but as the the swirling, phasing 7th chords and the crystal-like lead tones build up and blend with the laid-back wah-wah guitars, this simple song take us to some sensual, forgotten place with swaying limbs and flashing lights. with a few changes in structure and the timbre of the bass, the acid mix proposes an alternate scenario - gliding to the edge of madness with a wink at raving in the late 80s. are we in the disco? or at the seashore? keep on moving, keep on flying. bionic gulls call to each other over the oceans arpeggios. >alpha base< uses a similar synth palette, but with quite different results. rather than waves, this piece seems to evoke dramatic weather over a jagged terrain. the funky, syncopated bass and percussion remind us of some ancient tribal ceremony on parched soil. odd sound effects imitate the heat and sudden shots of lightning, while the ascending pentatonic breaks suggest a primitive electronic geisha, draped in mylar foil, deflecting the suns rays as she dances for the gods. she performs an intricate sequence of steps, each with its own placement and hidden meaning… having spent the past 2 years entertaining crowds at underground clubs in berlin and around the eu, massi is already somewhat known to those who enjoy dancing to whatever is eclectic, energetic, and atmospheric. now, perhaps more people will hear his special groove. we hope you share our joy, our obsession… and the particular oscillations from this very personal >transmission florale<

freaky electro 4 tracker...

the debut >metalinvader< ep brings together contributions from big techno players grovskopa, troika, luka baumann & radial. four intense interpretations of the aftertaste sound, all of which will slam in the right club

ltd backstock! played by villalobos & co...the telegraph reference compilation comes back now to taste the argentina madness! this country has a very newfound electronic history. we selected 8 amazing artists coming from mendoza, rosario, cordoba and buenos aires for 9 tracks with a minimal sensibility and, furthermore, with a non-stop energy! a groovy, warm and strange sound as we love at telegraph.

incl laidback luke rmx!! roger sanchez is back with a great new sound, 80s elektro groove with incredible terri b hip-hop vocals

david garcet, based in brussels, belgium has already releases on karton, pink slow motel, dirty dancing, biologique,... especially his track >emo< on karton003 was a really big hit around the globe and get support from a lot of jocks! now, its time for davids debut on kostbar musik. with his 2 tracks >hex< and >on dit que<, he continue this warm and melodic tech-house sound. both tracks are so emotional but also funky at once

david garcet, based in brussels, belgium has already releases on karton, pink slow motel, dirty dancing, biologique,... especially his track >emo< on karton003 was a really big hit around the globe and get support from a lot of jocks! now, its time for davids debut on kostbar musik. with his 2 tracks >hex< and >on dit que<, he continue this warm and melodic tech-house sound. both tracks are so emotional but also funky at once

the mighty dfa return with ths new release that feels like bjork fronting the slits in no-wave heaven. a limited release in japan, the dfa licensed it and have turned it even more sideways than the original, replaying the drums and guitar and boy does this sound like bjork !!

big with: andrea bertolli, elio riso, john acquaviva, deep dish, tom stephan, .. xavi beat returns! one of the biggest deejays & producers from fresco records presents his new production after a long time playing in clubs only. xavi beat is evolving to minimal sounds, without losing the fresco sound which characterized him. cyclic is the 19th release and has two tracks full of power that will delight the most demanding clubbers. inside the first track we can see original version. a sound that sorround you from the first minute. endless and constant rises, the presence of powerful bass joins with electronic sounds to form sequences that will drag you to an endless number of sensations. the second track is a remix created by dformation one of the most recognized deejay & producer in the international music scene. that remix is more progressive house than the other track with minimal touches full of strength and style. choose the track you want, but without doubt this single will not fail to surprise at any deejay set.

nice price deal !!! new release from vinyljam is a authentic 70es jazz-rock sound. like always it is an aaa record, fully analogue recorded and mastered at the best authentic equipment. strong nostalgic feeling, as always romantic and unexpected mixture of styles - two tracks, two stories. prerelease for an upcoming albume kino . something unordinary!

now its massis time to put some funk on the wax, the fresh sound of the neapolitan artist gets more groovy and housey in the three tracks included in this new release which already got big support and great feedback from the likes of marco carola, troy pierce, adam beyer, nic fanciulli, alexi delano, karotte, brothers vibe, monika kruse, davide squillace, to name a few

meridian is a perfect example of dj 3000s evolution as a producer. the mark of a good producer is to never stop growing, once you do, you are condemned to making the same record over and over again and hoping no one notices. this record is the perfect marriage between the percussive staples of the motech sound, and a new lighter exploration of sound elements by dj 3000. >meridian< dares you to sit still while listening to it, or to stand on the wall if you are near a dance floor. its ability to make you dance as well as captivating your ear if you are sitting and listening illustrates the dynamic flexibility of the motech sound.

this time metamorphic recordings is in full on boundary pushing mode with a new sound from dan curtin. techno always has been and always will be about taking risks and going where no one has gone before and this ep, facts is right there. modern techno that will work for djs playing the gamut of techno, tech house, house, minimal and more. vocalist jason byers from cleveland based rock band disengage worked side by side with curtin to add a powerful vocal touch to the intense musical journey presented here. to all you djs working hard to keep it real, to move forward, to advance our scene, and to have a voice of your own, this one is made for you!

classic alert! highly sought after 12inch reissue. everyone knows this for track b3 - why d you fall although all tracks are killer on this limited 12 inch of remixes from lil louis. this record got lost at the time due to format overload on the main release. reissue comes in high quality mastered sound / original label / polylined bags / shrink wrapped !!

great industrial hardcore/breakcore sampler, 6 brutal tunes for the lovers of this sound, powerful release!

on this 5-track flight through the sound-universe of stinkworx we pass techno, electro and house with the detroitish twist.

cool beat & sound toos for producers & djs !!

todd bodine demonstrates with this ep once again extraordenary taste and skills. after a very successfull excursion on claude van strokes mothership label and his activities as a heavily booked live-act and dj he presents on >unexpected life-form< two brilliant tracks, that seem to burst with their energy. todd bodine apparently has gained a lot of experience how to bunch the impact on both the dancefloor and the musical side and how to turn the result into a wall of sound. and hes doing it by following his own unique style. on the a-side >calypso< captivates you right after a few seconds with its pulsating sequences and a subtle growing energy-level from break to break. developing a drive which wont miss its impact on any floor. >snakeskin< on the flip is homogeneously build around shimmering melody-sequences which create the energy of this track, while the bassline below pulsates warm and deep. sounds like: detroit without kitsch. or like a cross between matthew johnson, robert hood and fabrice lig. to put it in other words: a typical todd bodine release in the best sense. allready a true highlight in the highgradecatalogue in 20

after several remixes and longtime waiting our artist h.o.s.h. releases his next own ep. and he is back with a real banger! >the valve< sounds connected to steppenwolf, but feels more like a coninue: more modern, more pushing and more groove. like hell! a balkan- flute plays sometimes, but very harmonic to the track. heebie-jeebie! >super sick bowl< is a fantastic groove, too, but a bit more housy like classic recordings. awesome, never boring housebeat spiced with two cool and sick breaks. this loop could run forever. single words work perfect with the beat and provide a stimulating sexappeal. under a fig tree starts more technoid with the sound, but has still a groovy house for 3 minutes til the break - and out of this break a new sound is evolving. on the one this track continues with a warm bass hook, leaving the technoid sounds behind. what a twist! just beautyfull! thanx hosh

a tribut to the detroit and the chicago sound with an italian touch, together with the excellent remix from cabanne this record is a sure shot !!

amazing deep house remix ep with fantastic mixes by james priestley & dan berkson, wahoo (dj dixon), charles webster, and uprising shahrokh sound of k ...

very cool deep minimal tech. mikael stavostrand is one of those extremely talentd swedish guys that bring the deeper sound of minimal techno. with releases on labels like globox, adjunct, sushitech, we are and audiobahn he just showed what he is capable off. a very cool deep minimal release that will hold its power on the dancefloor. crazy cool stuff for all the fans of the titbit sound

first release on dynamic tension from 1997, made by surgeon with his typical distorted tooltechno-sound.

4 tracks that fit perfectly in the keno records context. all dancefloor oriented but way more recognizable than the usual club tools. jaxson is back with a collaboration with his friend sven brede who is known from his productions on highgrade records. torunga is one hypnotic, detroidish track that will be working during prime time and afterhours. the young andre traenkner from dresden presents a very special house-tango. with his warm and groovy sound he fits perfectly in the keno records context. hello from erich lesovsky is a positive and energetic house track with an incredible synthline. marcus sur shows his love for classic house music and minimal techno in the track white elephant and we love him for that. tracklist: a1: jaxson & brede - torunga (8:15), a2: andre traenkner - progress (8:12), b1: erich lesovsky - hello (7:31), b2: marcus sur - white elephant (6:08)