als 2011 ostgut ton die >fuenf< compilation veroeffentlichte, um das fünfjaehrige bestehen des labels festzuhalten, fanden 23 kuenstler auf sieben vinyls, in einer aufwendig gestalteten box, ihren platz. alle ostgut ton kuenstler konnten mit hilfe der im berghain aufgenommen sounds und ihrer passenden handschrift in der produktion die Ästhetik des clubs wiedergeben. feat. barker & baumecker, fiedel, tobias., rolando, din, crushed soul, virginia, function

one is formerly the front man of a notorious glaswegian punk band, the other a meticulously precise studio guru with creative flair way beyond the majority. as solo artists they are a formidable force, as a collective they are quite simply one of the most exciting new acts in the uk right now. refusing to rush, they spend countless hours trying ideas, searching for samples, tuning percussion and tweaking sounds. for every mia dora track that sees the light of day, there are 100 that dont. this isnt throwaway club music for the internet generation, it is soulful, thoughtful and emotive music by two producers fuelled by an intrinsic need to give life to the sounds in their heads.

the track 303/303/303/606/606 is heavy, slow grooving techno that brings the listener back to the dark emptiness of the plastikman consumed era. on the b-side the tm404 project is allowed elevated to new levels. with a yamaha sy-1 and a yamaha tg33 entering the machine park, tm404 for the first time, breaks his roland oath and opens up the project to a future of new po ssibilit ies. during the development of the svans ep this track actually went under the working title the summer hit. take a listen to the fine bassline, airy production and the selected ambient works-inspired harmonies and sounds and you will know why. welcome to over 12 minutes of pure old school bliss.

clear soul forces is next to carry the burning flame for the city of detroit. discovered, championed, and mentored by royce da 5’9”, the four-man group rhymes like genetically enhanced street poets from the 70s who are here to remind us what album rap sounds like. the vision of e-fav, l.a.z., noveliss, and producer/emcee ilajide combines golden era, 21st century, backpack and sub-woofer hip-hop but never sounds dated, derivative, or awkwardly avant garde.
pressing on golden coloured double vinyl, download code included.

liverpool based andy ash hits the saft imprint with two excellent analog house jams. the overall sound andy comes up with, hints to the early machine driven house sounds from the late 80s on the a1 in love whilst transitioning into the more jammy house sound andy has been purveying on his string of latest releases on his a2 jam called black stem.on the b side saft regular kastil provides andy ashs >in love< with a heavy machine rework. kastil proves he has been crafting and perfecting his production skills with some new hardware gear. this remix hold the intense feel of a 4am sweaty club session. all and all saft proudly present the 5th installment in their series of pure and all round house releases.

french kitchen is a label of electronic music and intelligent sounds recipes based in paris. it was born in 2012 by the chiefs hands of the music duo sucre sale and their cocobeach partys friends. how to cook - a fashionable sweet and salty techno recipe: take a good soft kick and simmer in a light reverb effect. melt a good motivating base and add it to the mixture. add the nappees, a few vocals freshly recorded and two returns. cover in breadcrumbs and let it cook as long as a rakia. taste!
after a great compilation (fk0001), this first ep is prepared us by chiefs like nicone & philip bader, marcelo cura, andri and homes duo sucre sale!
already positive feedbacks from marco carola, tini, m.a.n.d.y, adriatique, uglh, f.e.x, ...

major people is a new label from santiago salazar. the debut track *new beginnings* is more of a theme song for salazar as he introduces the major people label. modulating synthes can be heard throughout the track and the catchy bassline will warm any dance floor.
*technik* is a slice of sleek, contemplative techno that is far out on a late-night tip, leaving only a bouncing bassline and skipping tech-house beat to hold down the groove amongst the tune’s more ethereal sounds. on the remix, chicagos defend:r (ricardo mirandas alter-ego) takes apart the original to form a hybrid electro style remix laced with sub bass grooves and just the right amount of synths to take it to the next level.
this is the beginning of much more to come from major people.

once upon a time ... in the midst of masked identities, artist pseudonyms and the like, midnight shift introduces a creature not even of human form. tapirus conjures music reflecting the duality of his soul. on one hand, rough and acidic to tell of the terrain of his past. and on the other, pure ethereal sounds borne of another place. this ep, showcasing 3 songs of the tapirus alongside a remix by label artist basic soul unit, is just the introduction to his tale.

the star eyed condition is chameleonic effort in the impossible to pin down trajectory of loden s career. the belgian-based producer and musician has already proven his facility for glassy disco and droning ambient on his 2005 debut valeen hope, and glitchy hip-hop via his work with sole and thirsty fish.
on his new album, koks goes even further beyond his already drawn boundaries. there is a touch of robo-electro to tracks like *optimist never cries* and *sanesserarian* (a play on the phrase *ça ne sert a rien* or *it is useless*). he brings the ghostly sounds of german electronic pop into the dirtiest of hip-hop beats. and on his collaboration with rhymer doseone, *future confetti*, he gets lost in a psychedelic wilderness worthy of dj danger mouse.

nyc-based japanese dub trio joins with hot japanese trumpet player takuya kuroda (jose james band, akoya afrobeat) for a house-tempo jam. out-of-this-world remixes by area & intrusion, for some boundary-pushing sounds.

high sheens third release of the year comes from sheffield based newcomer pegasus, who has recorded some classic garage sounds while retaining a unique style for 2013. the package comes complete with a stripped back warehouse techno remix from innershades and a deep house reworking from high sheen family lovers rights.

stuck in the 9-5 grind, stifled by the impersonality of constant social media and mobile interaction, contemporary urban life can be suffocating. for a certain breed, release cannot be found in the vast, unpopulated great outdoors. urban animals congregate in heaving warehouses, seeking solace in the liberating beats of the kick drum. they are bound not by association, but through a shared experience of primal relief felt in those shadowy, dance floor corners swelling with the sounds of low end frequencies and brazenly sculpted grooves. this is the urban animals jungle.

more techno-house hybrids from the australian based crew, sticking with the family oriented approach. baby, don t you sounds like something we ve grown to expect of freddie norwood, approachable and female friendly, with a hefty injection of muscle in the bottom end. lies rides out a peculiar and twisted groove up the climax, what happens after that is up to you. mic mills hits strong with the disco-not-disco moretti. mbm round things out with the bong song, suitable for dance floors and communions alike

gianclaudio hashem moniri & giuseppe carlini formed the group plaster in rome italy in 2008 and has released eps, albums & been on compilations with their sharp edged sounds, deep beats with some funky syncopations since 2010 on labels such as kvitnu, crazy language, stroboscopic artefacts & touchin bass

killekill 014 is being delivered by alex cortex. on the a-side hyperfocus combines a heavily distorted kickdrum with uplifting trance chords and a breakbeat feeling as if this was the most normal thing in the world. the result is an outstanding anthem that can be used on all floors, whether they are techno, house or breakbeat.by force of attrition is a typical alex cortex-track, driving and static at the same time, slowly moving, hypnotic and deep. the b-side features a remix of hyperfocus by skudge. the swedish duo recently released an ep of alex cortex on their label skudge presents and in return remix this track here for killekill. they extract the breakbeat sounds of the original and use them for a warm minimalistic house tool driven by a smacky wooden snare.

the untitled ep for homepark continues the london-based duos steady run of one ep per year since 2010. its the first time homepark have appeared on courtesy of balance recordings, sub-label to chez damiers balance imprint. first up is the deep, skipping and resonator fuelled ratios, matched in fathoms by standing, a dubby and rhode-driven joyride. fly away sees mr. fingers bassline inspirations take full effect next to lounge time piano playing, while m&js dub again traverses from deep house territory into a sphere of dubbier sven weisemann sounds

the label bond is the brainchild of swedish techno dj and producer petter b. the concept of the label is music by djs for djs. the label focuses on releasing tracks that enable the dj, rather than the producer, to be creative. it is based on that special bond which is created every time a dj combines tracks, loops and sounds live into something new and unique.

industrialized techno innovators, perc and adam x join forces with a new collaborative artist project entitled ax&p. their first release entitled >ampere & ohm< is a fierce three track ep of gritty dark sound textures and rhythms creating the perfect fusion of their individual trademark sounds.

here is another early rasta praise to jah rastafari loaded with drums! another exclusive joint with tip top remastering from earth sound! scarce tommy mccook instrumental backed by the supersonics delivering a vocal version featuring african style incantations and produced in 1970 by in-house treasure isle recording studios sound engineer byron smith for his barons label. afro-sounds at treasure isle!

despite having a weird and unpronounceable name, 2methylbulbe1ol, once again is about spread some slammin dubstep over your kitchen floor. this young artist from france appeared already on the ruff label. he has always provided some harsh and extremely well produce sounds. watch out for more crazyness to come from this lad...

firing out of his northampton studio, tom dicicco brings the heat with part.2 of under the aquadrome. his sound is bang on point for the current techno climate, the perfect balance of deep and industrial sounds... mesmerising & searching deep techno - mechanical yet delicately put together – the first track physical states its claim for the dancefloor and the heads alike. the ep then continues to take the listener into other sound zones and will continue to find favour in the longstanding traditional clubs alongside the new basement party scen

nice price deal !!! kumquat went deep into the suburbs of buenos aires and hunted oswld. on a period of intense creativity and under a new moniker. 04lm project was launched. with eponymous name the 12 ep release explores a deeper side of techno, harmonious and combined with melodic synth patches. oswld put his imprint of the remix, rhythmic with detroit techno influences, whose past releases at non series got strong support by representative of the genre such as ben klock, dustin zahn, chris liebing, truncate, jonas kopp, and more. member of the dub techno community, the new york based south african brendon moeller aka echologist put his signature on two driving remixes with organic sounds and experimental approach.

grindhouse audio returns for their 3rd installment in their hard hitting string of releases. this time around they have the labels head honcho nc-17 and mr explicit on duties. sublime dnb grooves with soaring basses for the appreciators of the harder dnb sounds.

neuigkeiten von rené pawlowitz, egal ob als head high, wax, eqd, wk7, the traveller oder shed, sind immer großartig. vorliegender 2-tracker ist sein erster neuer release seit seinem,im wahrsten sinne des wortes, killeralbum. the killer auf 50 weapons im sommer 2012. die maxi vereint die beiden hauptelemente des shed-sounds: trockener, puristisch funktionaler techno auf der a-seite und uk rave-euphoria auf der b-seite.

once in a while a high quality unknown artist project emerges from out of no where. the superjams 12 inch contains some refreshing sounds which balance on the thin line between modern day techno and house music. hybrid sounds that could be played by any purveyor of quality deephouse or any peaktime techno dj. highly original sounds without any further info available.

the vinyl includes 3 original tracks characterized by raw techno sounds and solid atmospheres. on the a side sonic mood produced alongside his friend piegaja, is a massive peak time tune with an unexpected twist within the break to create a unique experience

the last 12 inch in the invisible sunrise remix series and to say they have saved the best until last would be unfair on all the other amazing remixes but this really is a doozy. quiet village do what they do best - an exceedingly epic 13 minute tropical jungle chugger that transcends time and space to take you on a trip you are never going to forget. without a doubt one of the best things we have heard from qv in quite some time. on the flip the advisory circle provide what is perhaps the most beautiful remix - melodic, inventive and deeply lush. an anthemic come down for those moments when you need a big audio hug. simply gorgeous. lastly seahawks leave us with an unreleased mix of crystal beach which sounds like george benson tripping his nuts off on a beach in hawaii at 5am….languid jazz guitar, slo mo beats, the sound of the waves and some deep electronics ... what more could you want? seahawks at their finest and one more reason this is an essential purchase. swim on forever.

dj support so far: tensnake, deetron, huxley, joris voorn, ben westbeech, george fitzgerald...
having produced some stellar jams for labels like somethink sounds, and giles petersons brownswood, eliphino aka tom wrankmore, debuts for hypercolour this autumn, opening up the labels new term with this solid two track release. i dont care opens the account, all chopped up rnb vox and rolling beats, wrapped up in a super smooth melody. already road tested by the hypercolour firm over the last few months, this deep garage vibe hits the sweet spot for sure. on the flip, understand further plunders eliphinos love of rugged garage beats and an ear for a catchy hook. a feverish interplay of vocal chops, keys and organ stabs keeps up the ante, with some decidedly trancey synth parts ramping up the 90s house influences here, and once again a cut that most definitely brings the heat to the dancefloor.

dj w!lds history in music dates back to the tail end of the 80s where his young and fascinated mind embraced the explosion of graffiti culture, disco, funk and hip-hop in his hometown of dijon. later as the infectious sounds of detroit techno and chicago house filtered through to europe, and laurent garnier exposed them to paris, w lds interest was peaked and a move to the capital was made. hes now at the forefront of electronic music culture, djing at some of the worlds leading nightclubs and boasting releases on off, robsoul and adult only, as well as running his own catwash and the w label imprints.

in the first of an irregular series of split 12 inches, aficionado open up a side each to some big mediterranean sounds. on the a is *pinzells* by joan bibiloni. a spanish guitar maestro based in the balearics, bibilonis early lps are now sought after by collectors from leeds to tokyo. *pinzells* (lifted from his amazing balears cd) is a majestic, chilled-out guitar piece. never released on vinyl until now, beaches & sunsets were invented for this beauty.

5th arctic monkey album vinyl lp in gatefold sleeve, mp3 downloadcode included.

new debut on be as one, from a well respected and talented artist, who conquered critics and fans both for the quality of his tight productions and the lush sounds of his dj sets, italian born alex picone. it takes time ep is made up of 3 very unique, carefully crafted works, each one with its own strong character. another time opens the ep with a 909 classic sound and a hypnotic melody that gently set the mood for the following it takes two, which lift up the tone and get the groove rolling.the darker one of the trio, fake room closes the ep injecting uplifting techno energy for the finale. epic ep from a man and his machines.

jon mcmillion steps aboard the zoombezoom ship as it sets sail into a sea of dreams of future past. he gently weaves the sounds of jazz piano and disco organ loops with darkly glittering garlands of drum computer sequences and moody bass lines he journeys far to shine light onto deep emotions and inner beauty.

re-tide is back on taste of honey! this time with a very black funky bomb with a great groove and dark vocals. pablo valentino (faces records - mcde recordings - creative swing alliance) makes a powerful remix with some old school sounds taken from chicagos vibes. attention! limited copies

summer parties are now open for business and we ve smashed together a collection of sounds guaranteed to melt even the coldest ice cream. heavy basslines mixed with dubstep grooves topped up with a touch of pure old skool rave

back in april, phantasy unveiled future four, the exciting new alter ego of andy meecham: the brains and brawn, behind the emperor machine, bizarre inc and chicken lips. the debut ep release was titled this is the sound of future four, a trio of tracks that paid homage to the raw, unfiltered and brazen warehouse sounds of the early 90s, brilliantly harnessing the hedonistic spirit of electronic music of the early 1990s

napolicenco artist tuccillo return to the electronic sheepfold in order to pronounce with authority in house music area. take the classic house of chicago, turn into contemporary, provide it of balearic freshness and make it a powerfull club sound. all this is the greatest passion of the italian music producer tuccillo who feel like at home in ibiza between sheperds. the first surprise is resolution which begin 4x4 beat. suddenly it turn in unusual percussion which provide playfull spirit to the track. the tracks deep house progress, with some ad-hoc vocals and submerged melodies wich rise the track in a common and delicious place. the track sounds like broke by these brittle rhythm, constant and rebel which provide it an special and different sound.

ltd yellow vinyl 2013 repress !!!
the title track tin of worms showcases crisp, tight linear drum programming a ribcage shaking sub base & supernatural sounding synth sounds which build & drop in a question & answer format over its 8 minute cycle displaying the original principles of minimal techno alongside forward thinking sound design.
for the flip side we proudly introduce westway which is original baby ford material written on the eve of the millennium, recorded on fordÆs now defunkt hardware set up and mastered from dat. this track conjours images of smoky late night jazz clubs with its smooth intermittent piano chords & strings that seem to float in an out of the mix like the warm breeze on a long summers evening set starter, nightclub techno lesson, afterparty showpiece the choice is yours!

the first collaboration from seasoned chicago electronic artists k-rad (chris grabowski) and opcode66 (todd mariana), kno-001 is a deep and techy ride through space and sound. *from dark to light* offers a tasteful, musical journey geared toward experienced listeners and late night party people. reminiscent of watching the night sky transform into sunrise, *from dark to light* captures and explores this glorious experience. with simple, driving bass, an edgy monosynth riff and well-crafted sounds, strings help carry the piece through its musical transition as it builds and ends with great energy. *dream about* subtly addresses concepts of isolation and futility as realities. listeners may contemplate the relationship between reality and dreams (and the necessary functions of each) while immersed in slowly-evolving melodies. with many incidental sounds worked into the fabric of the piece, simple and satisfying percussion, and lush effects trails, *dream about* playfully and defiantly transfigures reality into something dream-like.

incl. mp3 download code. exclusive selection of old chicago warehouse classics that are currently out of print. incl: aquarius warehouse anthem, jam to it again, originally out on city limits in 1990, still sounds like a jolt of adrenaline to the system.

following on from big releases by the likes of cherie lee, the storming danse club records are back with another big house classic that comes complete with on point remixes from dutch tech house hero lauhaus, label bosses brodanse plus bass culture alumni john jastszebski whos version will be vinyl only. kalishas original is a classic house beat released on n sync inc back in 1992, but it still sounds hugely on point. with garage inflected beats, grainy, catchy percussion and pristine chord stabs it is an ebullient jam that brims with personality. the recognisable vocal samples help take it to the next level and mean it cannot fail to fill dancefloors everywhere. updating the track for modern listeners are the three remixes.

two years have passed since his release at sandwell district and after his remix contribution to sawf’s sand ep, belgian producer, yves de mey, returns to modal analysis with a two-track ep. the first track allures the listener to an abstract heavy sound, whereas, the second track follows a more distinct rhythmic structure. both tracks create an atmospheric environment with the use of modular sounds. the ep wraps up with a shifted club remix of the first track.

the ambassador of the bat, yes it is true, and the ambassador of german melodic techno music dominik eulberg is releasing, 8 months after *ein stuckchen urstoff*, a new ep on traum. fans of his music can anticipate another masterpiece of melodic music, which is based on him fiddling with sounds, acoustics… keeping up of what we refer to as the eulbergsche language. this time it seems to be even more exhilarated and driven by passion. does this make sense when you speak about someone who is considered to have great compositional skill? yes we think the liveliness shows up in greater chunks, and the crispiness of the ideas rise to a point which is exceptional and... for those who seek techno realism… it can be found here as well.

after his eternamente ep on mathematics, giorgio luceri returns with an amazing debut full length album. combining classical keys with the old and new sounds of electronic music, he creates an atmosphere perfect for dark club floors, open air festivals, and afterhours. 10 tracks total. comes as black vinyl double 12 inch in a mathematics die cut sleeve.

tropical island ep which is the first part in a series of records featuring the original sounds of feed label heads filip johnsson, emir krkic, erik wikstroem and david irigoyen.

plan b recordings’ lola aka dakini9 returns with another 10 inch in her series of favorite formats. fans of her work will enjoy these two deep tracks with an outer-planetary vibe. *kuiper belt* pumps along with synths and sounds appearing at random like asteroids in space while *plutonian moon* plumbs the depths of inner and outer space with deep basslines, samples, and chords.

robert dietz returns to running back with old fashioned frankfurt sounds techno soul leanings, rhein-neckar ambient, bold melody moves and todd terry rave house reminiscences. 4 tracks 4 hits 4 you 4 ever.

wet play dive into the record world with where good friends meet #1, a show case of artists and sounds from the infamous manchester soiree.

skylax records, the company focused on realeasing original obscure dance classic and everything that sounds fine to their ears! for this 34th release, we give you the opportunity to grab 6 fantastic trax done by nick beringer. straight from germany, this talented producer delivered some of the best deep house music around. entitled *the second floor ep* (after the 1st floor ep out on wax classic 4), it starts with *afterhour cut 1* which is one of those eminently soulful house tracks with a sparse approach to production, all the elements sounding so crisp and distinct in the mix but judged perfectly.