attention - triple album for the price of a double! mothership tranmsission 019 – >voodeux - the paranormal<
two years ago, on the east coast of america, a couple of highly technical production wizards joined forces and created their own genre of strange and creepy techno under the moniker, voodeux. one from boston and the other from philadelphia, tanner ross and james watts first released >the curse< ep on mothership in 2008 with great success. with dj support rolling in from everywhere claude vonstroke soon commissioned them to record a full-length album of this new moody sound. voodeuxs debut album, >the paranormal< is a concentrated vision of myth and mysterious beats, exploring the eerie after-life side of techno like no other artists have done to date. it is a vision of ghosts and goblins hiding in the closet ready to scare the daylights out of you. using dark funk, ghoulish atmospheres and futuristic production, voodeux is staking their claim as the next generation of american techno and >the paranormal< is a techno masterwork for the modern underworld.

this record is a well thought selection, all tracks are different and individual. its the second release on the berlin based label nights in gale, run by patrick graeser and mike vamp. squalid is made for the big rooms. the big bass, the big bang, the big machine. a saw soothy bass is driving the thing forward. claps. hands. delay. squalid remix by tom dicicco - we are in a dark, intense space, filled with something creepy and sonic. this is very detailed and serious soundscaping music for some mind-searching moments on the floor. the 20 year old tom dicicco from northamptonshire dissects the track like a professional killer. squalid remix by david harrow - now take it away, bring in the step, into the basement. the dub veteran harrow brings all his sound experience into his mix and treats his synths like huskies. others would have made three mixes out of the ideas in this track. nights in gale is meant to support serious music. vinyl only, best quality. artists from berlin, england and the us and more to come. available on 300 limited vinyl copies.

so inagawa first release compiled >deep house part 1- mixed by harley & muscle< compilation. japanese underground label >relaxine< will proudly announce deep tech house track >ride ep< that is second release coming from murakami(poker flat/dessous/morris audio)! ryos career started as dj, on the base of influence by the oldschool hiphop, house, techno, and rock. as soon as he was inspired by alternative sounds like analog synthesizer and old rhythm machines, he began to devote to produce electronic music. his sound contains experimental minimal and cutting edge house music. crosstown labelowner damian lazarus has picked him up and supported to releae ‘the lizard’ as the name of p.a.n on revelone which is sublabel of crosstown in 2006. ‘groove master’ daniel bell has played ‘the lizard’ in his mix cd and it has brought him deserved recognition as bona-fide new talent. steve bug, who runs poker flat and house line labe dessous, dropped ryo’s “my soul rise monument” to best album best kept secrets ” on dessous in 2007. he has became the first artist to be played 2 tracks on the fabric mix cd series steve bug mixes fabric 37 and it was great achievement for him. he has been releasing rise on dessous, down the sky on poker flat and lovin ep on morris audio since then.

banging 2009 mixes!!

reincarnation s newest release is the joint work of berlin based jazzanova?s roskow aka sygaire and offtrack radio s dirk rumpff. they team up with singer randolph matthews to deliver a proper club song. deep and uplifting at the same time, you can use both the vocal and dub version for different feel and moods. start now your inner navigation! this ep apltly entitled mfor01 is the first collaboration from indemand uk producers david wolstencroft and nick moore try to find who they are.... from the distorted congas of the deep lark?s head, through the bouncy bowline to the harsh tech sound of thief and taut-line hitch, this ep is pure club material! play it loud!

after successfully bringing back the boogie with the launch of their own imprint, boogie corporation are now back again to prove that they really are slaves to the boogie with this their second release on bc. inspired by strange android dreams and angelic visions of russian air hostesses on electronically powered scooters, aeroflot is equal part space and equal part boogie. meanwhile on the flip, git down is a slab of raw basement boogie, an experiment in time travel and is well heavy on the funk. last up, but by no means a slacker, is dirty rips which pays homage to the machine funk of the early electro sound while giving it a serious contemporary tweak. this track was previously re edited by dj legend greg wilson and released as hardcore boogie on redux, but this is the first time the original version has been released on vinyl. are you a slave to the boogie?

this release is a very special one for us… indeed, roskow kretschmann has been for years one of the music makers that surprised us constantly and teased our appetite, displaying his rich musical background inside of projects like jazzanova, kosma or sygaire. the tracks selected by dairmount (after hours hanging out in roskows sound lab over the years) are genuinely outstanding in his entire discography. they sound like no others and reveal rare aspects of his >musical persona<. this is why they are representing perfectly our quest for >hybrid club music< crossing the lines of the original spirit of house & techno. the ep opens with the futuristic techno soul of the time is now. perfectly named, the tune fuses with class, dusty jazz samples, obscure soul vocals, juicy claps and overwhelming detroit techno keys. the result is a timeless club monster for the deepest moments. the second track that blasted us is mono:poly rightly shaped for audacious djs that enjoy to play >special< things. the track is supported by a solid programming as fellow beatmakers like mark pritchard, recloose or kenny dope originated in the 90s, mixed with biting analogue pressure, crazy batucada elements & a magic breakdown for all the lucky ones that will play it in the sunrise this summer. and last but not least, one of the label mavericks, marlow created a hell of a remix by delivering a 10 minutes techno epic that would make our detroit godfather c2 blush of satisfaction. thanks to all of them for the fantastic music

apendics.shuffle’s elegance & malice ep has been reworked by two great talent’s the master of minimalism thomas melchior & ransom note’s adultnapper, both artists have expressed there interpretations to the highest order. adultnapper has taken a darker path, raw & steady drums keep you grounded whilst disassembled voices and eary strings make you realize things are going to get weird. there is a constant hook in the background that sounds like the noise of a sleeping monster but as it gets louder you know it’s about to wake and it does, throwing you backwards in a totally different direction. melchior’s remix takes you on a different journey one that you never want to end. lush melodic sound’s and stunning percussion with deep soulful vocals keep growing and growing drawing you ever nearer all the time never letting you go.

stephan laubner s stl project returns on his something imprint with another great, deep and soulful vinyl release where he illuminates even more corners of his universe. retro stylish melodies between raw and rough house beats with the unstoppable affectation for long evolving grooves. these tracks easily break through the sound barrier and moving supersonically on dancefloors and places beyond. a voyage, which has it s roots in the dark. at a place where spirit comes from. music out of the inner galaxy where emotions and thoughts get born, all captured and channeled through oldschool equipment direct to your speakers. these sounds are part of something. something you can not see, but somehow, you know it s definitely there. get inside, and enjoy the unseen voyage.

massive support by extrawelt, ortin cam, tony rohr, the advent, xpansul, xavier morel and many more!
frederik hatsav and jamie kidd joined forces to create the new metalogic sound - edgy, dynamic and highly rhythmic electronic music. their first output on nachtstrom schallplatten has been a true highlight full of fresh and deep techno-tracks, containing 4 bass-driven heavy monster-tunes that rocked the dancefloors around the world.now it s time to present the remix-vinyl of this masterpiece!!!
we are very proud that we could sign 3 of the most famous and established techno-artists worldwide:the first remix is coming from brian sanhaji. brian is releasing since years on chris liebing s label clr, enable and sonata (just to name a few) and is also mastering-engineer of labels such as sven vaeth s legendary cocoon, clr, spinclub, electric deluxe or intergroove. he just released his latest album on clr and since then is touring the world and playing on all major festivals and clubs.the second remix is produced by dietrich schoenemann, who is the man behind new york s legendary hidden agenda and addon records. he released countless ep s together with his long-time friend tony rohr and is known worldwide for his brilliant dj-sets and live-pa s.london based producer perc is completing this outstanding remix-package. he is the owner of the english label perctrax and released various ep s on the most famous and respected labels on the planet, such as adam beyer s drumcode, chris liebing s clr, ovum records or kompakt.

in el nino, reduced hats, droning groove, elegant synths, and the hypnotic voices of der himmer über berlin are leonels key elements to a serious and straight masterpiece that perfectly translates his personal vision into sound. lluvia de estrellas takes us on a voyage through cosmic woodlands, clutching on the multitude of shuffled synth-lianas and leafing through its fantastic and grand breaks. lucas mari devellops a two-folds remix with a first part dedicated to a more ambient interpretation, while the second explores fresh and groundbreaking rhythmic patterns adopting some 2 step connotation. follow the shaman!!

building on the momentum of last years hard loving, william takes it to the next level, spearheading his own unique sound. big with mathias kaden, 2000andone , raresh , kabale und liebe , brothers vibe, lauhaus, karotte, d julz and many more

chris liberator the acid techno legend and workaholic dj teams up with the amazing sterling moss racetrax records for another collaboration to go with their bored of minimal recent release for stay up forever. this release for chris and aaron liberators cluster label kicks like a mule with three very different styled tracks. first up dirt box is a funky builder that grabs you by the neither regions and doesnt let go. a riotous attack after the breakdown will send all doubters packing. x hale has a classic cluster sound, fat bass drum and sinister riff combine to deliver a quick killing poison. finally jammy dodger is a looping techno workout for the heavy mixing dj.

first installment of extended versions from the dance classics album. on the a-side is the percussion driven woman , a favorite at ron’s popular event africa hi fi. intoxicate is on the flip, signature 909 drums over a heavy bass and organ sound for those red zone & sound factory fans.

usgs melodic and driving arrangements are highlighted on these two sound system bangers. title cut is a forceful house track, destined for the big room, and the flipside its magic is a hypnotic and warm cut that will induce a trance with layered synth lines. big with ron trent in japan.

the mysterious yet prolific berliner, lars wickinger, returns to living with this fantastic new ep. three solid yet mesmerising and catchy dancefloor tracks. since his last visit to the label lars has been refining his sound even further. releasing on more trendy labels than you can shake a stick at and even investing in real life hardware! oh yes hardware! remember that? the awkwardly titled alicia @ the wonderland is a tight, rolling, pleasing tease of a song that finally delivers in superb style - one you have to play all the way to the end! when that vocal drops, oh my, dancefloor craziness for sure. greenland is a tight bouncy number with an infectious groove and well placed vocal snatches and more than forgivable sax samples. the swing side of the moon somewhat lives up to its name with it s swinging dark vibe - perfect b2 material. classy stuff all the way through.

zwischen arcade fire und beirut: grosse gefuehle und grossartiger folkrock im dezember 2006 gruendeten jamie, rory, dave, andy, arne, ian und gill im schottischen edinburgh eine band - broken records. ihr sound verbindet traditionellen europaeischen folk mit modernem alternative rock made in scotland. bereits die erste 7-inch-single if the news makes you sad don?t watch it erschien auf dem coolen londoner label young turks und wurde von den ueblichen verdaechtigen gefeiert - von radio 1 bis nme. letzterer erklaerte broken records zu one of the countrys most exciting new bands. das albumdebut auf 4ad entstand im monnow valley studio in wales, wurde von ian caple produziert und vereint grosse gefuehle mit grossartigem folkrock zwischen arcade fire und beirut.

infine celebrates with its xviith black chrome release the advent of the town and its >new innerstate strategies<, packages douglas best deep, house and techno beats and features the voice of 2009 springs awakening! the >tofu on ice edit<, a-side of the 12 inch, synthesizes german deep-house sound at its best. led by percussive beats, the voice of delhia reaches the heights of the stomping pleasures without losing the refinement of the original version. on the b-side, >sapphire< is a track which fully deserves its name. as hard on the dancefloors as the peak time should sound like. as blue as an unleashed sea, where dizzying waves break into bubbling beats, spreading the most compelling techno foam.

weare proud to welcome marc antona as the newest member on the highgrade artist roster. unless youve spent the last few years living under a rock you will most likely already know his name! the french producer has recently put out releases on several hot labels like freak n chic, micro-fibres, sender and mobilee . the opening track, >red faces< instantly proves why marcs sound fits perfectly into the highgrade musical universe: highly energetic and hypnotic, it develops slowly but relentlessly into an irresistible groove. the first track on the flipside >wheel of chance< skillfully picks up this train of thought, throwing some more percussion into the mix, which next to some bleeping synth lines will guarantee effortless intoxication on the dancefloor. hustle< on the b2 grooves on relentlessly as well - with some slick seeded reverse claps and detroit inspired synth stabs. our hats are definitely off to this release, and we look forward to many more from mr. antona!

lifeworld presents the intergalactic techfunk from the minds of glasgows solab. known for their killer releases on 7th sign and various other labels, you know you re in for something good! distant galaxy is a deep and mesmerizing track. killer beats accompanied by a great grooving bassline provide for a tight back bone. topped by erie synth strings and spaced out effects, this track is a real burner. on the flip we have the killer track new life. this track is simply gorgeous. just check the exquisite multi layered sounds and killer percussion. sleazy and slow paced grooves. this is sssoooo good! last but not least solab take things into much housier territory. wide awake is a static paced dancefloor nugget with a deep bassline and atmospheric soundscapes. the filtered synth sound running through out the whole track gives this track a true house feeling. this just cant go wrong!

on the flip you have marcus visionarys remix, this canadian producer has made his mark on the international dnb scene by consistently producing fantastic jungle infused tracks on labels like digital sound boy and play:music. in their version of my address, old skool loops are recreated and remastered to create a spine shaking and driving riddim thats underpinned with a whirring bassline.

nice price deal !!! first to step up to the challenge is boxcutter. belfasts barry lynn has an impressive discography including four albums on planet mu as well as releases on his own kinnego records and the hotflush label. remixed during the period of writing that led to his new release arecibo message, it has the same lush sound as that album.

nice price deal !!! meltdown is of such quality and possesses a sound so completely timeless, that its no surprise it was originally snapped up by goldie for metalheadzs drum & bass headhunterz long player in 2006. now, what has become the insiders signature track gets a natura second home and deserved vinyl release on intrigue.

for sistrums 10th release, patrice scott steps up to offer another collection of timeless sounds for sophisticated dancefloors worldwide. the excursions ep sees the further extension of the sistrum sound, as patrice continues to represent the modern soul of detroit with raw grooves, understated textures and sublime melodies

in terms of taste, amenity and flair they are not to be passed up.a little bit of minimal and deep house is based on traditional techno-house, detroit, with a bass line plunging even deeper with its dense and thermal sound.

the 4th reference of the swiss/argentinean label dilek records intends to express the love for the music with this deep and intense release. we are offering you a masterpiece made by mike wall. he managed to make a perfect connection between minimal techno, groovy beats and this incredible voice that drives you far away, to start your own journey and experience this excellent sound structure from the beginning till the end. he is a great rising artist, and also the label manager of orphik recordings. a name to remember and follow. the remixers are none of the less then our guide, alexi delano, miro pajic and the duo franco bianco & nacho benedetti.

after releasing his first lp on ai records in 2008 we proudly welcome datassette on echoecho. let s just say that this is the outcome of an interference of majestic strings, amazing basslines and deeply compounded beats. besides rocking the dancefloor mr davies definitely knows how to draw attention with his craft.these thrilling compositions reach from the hymnic ôthe aviatrixö to the laidback and atmospheric ômicroö and back to the superior and bassheavy ôhumansö before ending with the melancholic piece of ôweather conditionsö. datassette conveys a large variety of influences which create his absolutely outstanding deep sound. in other words he manages to merge the atmosphere of then and the vision of now to transfer the sound onto his own bright level.

a great vocal tune with all the ingredients of a fresh and modern house slammer - perfect for the summer! next to the original versions, we have two fantastic remixes by juan kidd & felix baumgaertner in their typical pumping trademark sound. for all the tech-house heads, a stomping remix by norman zube is included, reducing the track to a hypnotic groove monster!

new artists on bombay, chicagos j & j soultempo come with a strong gospel influenced late night slammer for the dance floor. featuring vocals from the renowned terry moore combined with the soulful chicago acid house production of j & j soultempo, this release has a real early nineties murk style deep house sound with modern production. jason ferguson jaycee and jere mcalllister are emerging from a strong community of the new generation of producers and musicians based in chicago that will be turning heads in this genre. some kinda good agrees with the new york vibey heads as well as the chicago and detroit kids with powerful vocals and lyrics jelled with an infectious dirty groove and smooth pads, pure classic house.

moments in rhythm is a series of cinematic snapshots taken from daily life expressed in a rhythmic fashion … this is the 1st of worthys moments in rhythm series to be released on aesthetic audio…. stay tuned

max the voice is the undisputed leader among the italian mcs ...here comes right on time with his new single ready to rumble the summer dancefloors all over europe...vox, sax and tribal sound make of this release a very hot one...on top we also find a remix by m.p. sound project aka massimo padovani dj...hot tune!

incl. rmxs by hugo & dragosh !! over the past few years the pair have been building a reputation on the leeds club circuit for their dj skills. their first forays in the studio saw them produce the single tongue , which once picked up on by lawler, went on to be a regular in his sets and a catalyst in his decision to get the guys aboard the good ship viva. their take on the jack ep, cemented that decision and the label head now gives them the chance to truly present themselves to the world with this debut release. opening track osasuna see s the duo create a wonderful percussive track. built around a deep sax melody that will have the floor grooving. superb drum programming, with lashings of bongo work, make this a perfect opener to the e.p. and one that will easily make its mark in the current, refreshing, house sound... who better to remix osasuna than lawler s most recently unearthed diamond, romanian dragosh. ..

“it’s nearly spring, so the sun god re-emerges after a 3 year hibernation. this series is based on rawer electronic vibrations combining artnoise / jack rhythms / sufi sounds for the fearless music explorer. when the series is complete the music will be followed up by an indie doc /visual art film on dvd dec 2009 with the music feeding this new age cinematic medium. jack fm is the exploration of a sound not yet understood or known to the masses outside the jack community. non-believers mis-interpet what they hear so jack fm is about the re-education of the mis-representation of the sound. jack is not just a feeling, it’s a knowing, a clear and certain mental apprehension of a true aboriginal sound. archived & preserved for future generations by the sun god”

with the practice and feedback from an extensive set of gigs under his belt, a new live band to back him, and a close-knit crew of collaborators to work with, moschella has a deepened trust in his own musical ability. as a result boomshadow reflects the continued refinement of nino moschella?s sound. his songs are more personal, and his production definitely has more boom.

the fourth and final sampler for the way of the samurai represents the full stylistic diversity of the label samurai music. hobzee & zyon base were asked to design a tune specifically for this project and when 1000 paper cranes arrived in the inbox it was obvious they had a very firm grasp on the sound the label was looking for. fluid, gliding vibes and a subtle sexy vocal ease the tune into its rhythm. the breaks and bass provide a step reminiscent of photek to the eastern sonics that unwind themselves around the rhythm.

the best comes last, that is also our opinion and we are proud to present 2 amazing tracks before we take a little summer break. again with a new artist on our ostwind sailer. the young bulgarian ataneus gives his debut on the a side. with >20 years of democracy< he shows us a lyrical, energetic and detroit flavoured track which builds on and on and will definitely rock the floors. an excellent debut how we think and we look forward to his forthcoming tracks. on the flip cosmic cowboys give their vinyl debut on ostwind, too. here on fofftein they come with the anthem >deep is a message<. shallow depth, fluffy, with massive compression of course, and as the name implies rounded down with deepness, this track is a really nice mover for the open air season. we appreciate these artists for this great release and we think to them when we enjoy this sound over the big pas at the open airs

the chicks have been busy in the last 2 years, filming video, making art installations, girl monster extravaganzas, reading books, exhibiting all over the planet, making patchwork fashion collections (for insight, crystal ball and yoox.com), building high heeled shoe guitars, high tech super suits that trigger sound and video and other objekt instruments ... and they even found the time to make this new record!

this is the first ep from claude vonstrokes new album due out october, 2009. it represents the deeper, moodier shades of the full-length project. the lead track, >aundy< is featured prominently as the closing music for claudes epic fabric 46 mix to be released on the same day as this vinyl. it is also a homage to the 90s drum bass sound of people like ltj bukem and good lookin records. on the flip, >storm on lake saint claire< is a vibing summer track that builds and sways with cascading melodies raining down on your ears. it is a perfect building block for bridging the gap between moody house and big room thunder.

first single from the forthcoming izmo album æearly night. izmo is a young frenchman born in 1984 in paris. he was discovered by harley&muscle a few years back when he tried to get in touch with them.. he started making music at the age of 15 years old , strongly influenced by the ambient and electronica music coming from uk and germany. as years passed by, his frequent holidays in englands midlands led him to discover various club scenes with the 4 to the floor spirit.. from hard stuff to funky and mellow music , izmo was soon found searching for a sound that was calling him... years passed by and izmo is now deep into house music where he finally found his roots in the 90s house music vibe from new jersey , chicago , detroit , england and france. may it be true garage or deep house, the groove, spirit and energy of this period has touched him deep inside and he is now a fierce defender of what he calls true school house music as opposed to old school or new school: i hate when people say that this sounds old school and that style sounds old or whatever...for me, a vibe is timeless ... izmo is also a deep techno head and all sorts of raw dance music.. watch out for his deep jacker and brawther aliases in the future... in summer 2007, izmo releases his first e.p. as a 12 inch on french label 9ts records, and gets a very good response, support and plays by legendary tony humphries... disguised as a tribute to smack productions , his where is eddie e.p. touched people from all different scenes, from deep house to uk garageà in 2008 , he will release his first full length album on little angel records, 14 tracks of strictly deep house music of different moods and atmospheres. izmo is thirsty and he will keep on trying to better his music for the pleasure of the real house heads. keep it underground ! support from laurent garnier, gorge, scope, osunlade, rocco, jay tripwire, dj rork, marlon d, dj dealer & more

after the marvelous debut concorde club recordings presents this great 2nd release of microtune & takter with remixes by steven beyer (lordag) and channel x (stil vor talent). this is the next step forward, to present the labels own special kind of sound. the tracks varies between deep technoid sounds to nearly minimal house styles and pushes really forward again.

played by josh wink, loco dice, oxia, ramon tapia, hakan libdo, patrick lindsey, jeff samuel, someone else, gel abril, mike wall and many more.
this record is made for just one purpose: to form a perfect couple with balmy summer nights! and that is no surprise when you look for the masterminds behind the sound. on the production side are brauns & wagner, bringing in their musical skills, already loved for solo and duo releases on labels like parquet, liebe*detail, tanzbar, circle and more. on the label side it is night drive music, well established with a back catalogue that reveals their focus on quality in both aspects of our culture - dance and music.

insanely limited colour promos of the andres remix of feeding and 3 mixes of power thru that were previously unavailable. ndatl only pressed up 175 of these and weve only got a very small amount of them. so if you love the soul ful andres deep house sound you better snap one up now or forever be disappointed.

together through life is bob dylans upcoming 33rd studio album (around his 60th album if you count official live albums and compilations). dylan produced the record under the pseudonym of jack frost, which he used for his previous two studio albums, love and theft and modern times. dylan revealed that the new record was heavily influenced by the sound of chess records and sun records. in an interview on his website bobdylan.com, the 67 year old singer compares the sounds of together through life, to the 1950s sounds of blues singers willie dixon and howlin wolf. dylan has a tough record to follow after his 2006 release modern times won two grammys and became his first number one record in the u.s. since 1976.

brakes is comprised of members of british sea power, electric soft parade, restlesslist, pipettes and tenderfoot. the band have toured with belle and sebastian, the killers, buck 65, and editors, as well as headlining many tours of their own. touchdown was recorded at the legendary glasgow studio chem 19 by the delgados paul savage (mogwai, arab strap, malcolm middleton) and mastered by the similarly legendary alan douches at west west side, ny. two singles are being released to coincide with the album ? colin murray has fervently supported the first, hey hey, on his radio show, and the songs iseetigers produced video featured as a drowned in sound exclusive before its universal release.

‘aus music ... all night long’ as a title is not just a play on the timeless house music all night long phrase, it also expresses the musical diversity of the label. from the live dub of sideshow through to the layered, undulating techno of sian via the heartwarming, richly textured grooves of lee jones our aim has always been that you can play aus music from dusk till dawn ... all night long.

part of our philosophy was always to be open for talent and modern styles of music. introducing the next generation of deep lovers and producers, yellow tail welcomes the 19 year old remerc to it s artist rooster with his first release. what a blast for his debut ep: subtle & warm sounds paired with beautiful vocalslices that blend in perfectly to his grooving drums. we ve been testing these on the floors for a while, and yet the result are outstanding! nudisco added a remix to this package, giving it a bit more drive. but wether you like pure deep sound or driving techhouse, this ep delivers it all! thumbs up for the young generation!

all things hip shaking, and all things electronically funked up to the max is where the ethique is at yÆall! french dj/producer john thomas is joined by his soulful brazilian wife, barbara thomas, to deliver a collection of 11 tracks of crafted dancefloor electronic funk entitled æthe unlimited experienceÆ, a new album project that pushes house music to new boundaries and beyond. with the hip-shakinÆ sentiment deeply ingrained in john and barbaraÆs trademark sound, the project re-injects the ever so important funky groove back to the electronic sound. quality electronic funk for those bassbins!

forward strategy group follow up their seriously killer debut 12inch release >transect< with another fresh slab of monolithic, bass heavy techno entitled: >applied generics<. with support from surgeon, ben sims, marcel heese (tresor), samuli kemppi (berghain), grovskopa (token, audio assault) ++ applied generics has already booted a sizeable hole in the ceiling @ clubs worldwide. this new release was featured as part of ben sims and surgeons frequency 7 set on mary anne hobbs radio 1 show and as part of surgeons resident advisor podcast. the first offering is a skanking slice of techno with a shuffled re-sequenced edge delivering a cortex scrambling mess of barbed wire sounds wrapped around a linear, tracky beatstructure. this is a unique cut with a very distinct sound somewhere between berlin minimalism and dark wave uk techno. on the flip deep rumbling textures, ghostly tones and spectral, metalic chords lie in wait on the second offering, which takes on a more berlin influenced deep style pitching it somewhere in between basic channel and sandwell district. big

max cooper s >symphonica< ep is based on the combination of the natural imperfection that yields the audible richness of real sound sources such as that of an orchestral symphony, and the mathematical precision such as that used in the synthesis of electronic music for recordings. his 3 tracks plus remixes by perc and marco dassi follow this concept with the melodic and baroque a side >symphonica<.