the second release on fina white is a four tracker from rising barcelona producer and former rbma attendee clip! diverse releases on discomaths, classicworks, sweat taste and jd records, coupled with his signature hardware only live shows have really put clip! on the map locally and throughout europe. key to his sound is a shifting style and impressive knowledge of sound design, displayed on this brotherhood ep though four pure and unadulterated peak time cuts. there s a real menace to the bassline, low end throb and razor hats of the title track, whilst r36 showcases the fusion of sounds clip! can attain in his productions. on the flip side, forward is, surprise, a no messing, relentlessly percussive banger whilst dissonance s technique heads down an equally straight-up, rough n ready path.

a powerfull mix of house & techhous sounds.. a paean to the universe, the ep brings a fresh, new sound while being rooted in the spirituality and intent of the early days of underground housemusic. long basslines and a straight experience with ups and downs, newly interpreted and played with every track, is what makes these two artists so catchy. perfect buildup tunes, deep and jackin housemusic.

- no comprende- is a banging floor filler with wonderful arranged shaking sound elements. label owner gunman gives his remix a dark acid line and also shaking fx sounds for the right grooooove. the #004 side is an older project which did not make it on gu

one one for each customer! wow album on hpty-recordings ltd to 500 copies. the mysterious trevor deep jr is proud to announce the release of a 2x12 inch project on their own hpty label. featuring seven tracks and coming on limited vinyl as well as 50 copies on cassette tape, it is a further testament to his skill of crafting deeply emotive sounds.

introducing dylan stark. 2015s most deserving anti-hero. his quiet rebellion starts here. tropical, celebratory and alive, heartland sounds a like parade and a jungle. it has the cant quite put your finger on it, coming of age pureness of grimes, and the raw emotion of a burial record (but in a joyous way). it is pc music plus animal collective.
the double vinyl lp includes a download code.

friendship reflected through machines. beyond belief ep is composed by lmml owns diogo magalhaes & alexander einetter aka old dog. this piece unites self-recorded sounds, analogue machines & modular recordings into a more experimental take on electronic music. organically grown by time, vision and their friendship. side b, created by cezar lazar (understand) & cristi cons (amphia), presents their own interpretation of ruten moshi. cezar has always been true to himself & a great inspiration to us. creating a new collaboration with cristi cons, part of an avantgarde classical/electronic music generation.

from the deep roots of giant trees with longing vines come the drums that flow through ear, heart, nerves and limbs. in soothing yet roaring bewilderment, like the pororoca of rio negro and rio são francisco that carve their ways through the unchartered brazilian land, ricardo vincenzo creates a soundscape of different beats, sounds and voices from the indigenous world. a rhythmic brew with varying monotony that scratches at the doors of perception and seduces our little luise to tiptoe through her sleep walking journey. que noite maravilhosa. limited release with hand-silkscreened sleeve.

italian born producer distant memories with a four track ep via london based label, wunderkammer recordings. the ep starts with degrado (a1) that belongs to a segment of works named originally �untono� because of the minimum employment of sound elements in the composition. few and simple sonorities to describe the disapproval on the current conditions of things. compulsive (a2) is a track with a more deep feeling that proceeds untill the end around a sharp kick and spectral and obscure sounds. it is crystal clear that this tune represents a compulsive behavior. while mentale (b1) has a good speed with a deep ambience. is a mental but natural progression of sounds that evolves maintaining an incessant and hypnotic journey with a classic refrain that characterized late �90 trance records. a never-ending cycle minimalism aesthetics of the whole ep.

welcome to the dark side. where chaos is the constant, distortion forms the standard and frontiers are built out of opaque shadows. mumbling voices are hunting you through a maze of creepy synthesizer sounds. welcome to antifuse. with their latest release, the berlin-based duo nerkkirn are following their path of experimental techno sounds, this time leading into dark shades of whirring electronic sounds. by creating a gloomy, yet groovy tune, antifuse builds up a perfectly conductive path within the unique sound system of snork enterprises. like a mysterious rollercoaster, four versatile tracks are pulling you into a vague ride through various spheres of electronic sounds. starting off with high speed into the deep and gloomy mines of underground techno, dipode unfolds its dark side in full blast. moving forward, antifuse chases you upside down on a roaring bass line merging into electronichangover. there, in a reduced atmosphere of sound, subtle tunes still forcefully keep pushing you through an odd darkness until everything, then, flows into a slight glow at the end of the tunnel - reversebias.

for our seventh excursion into sound, we bring you 2 weapons from different sides of the globe, but with a common theme.
we welcome to the label two extremely talented sound sculptors from mexico, kaban & di rugerio. both boast a string of innovative sounds released on some top notch labels, but here they have teamed up to bring us something really special. *overflow* is a swirling nemesis of a track, with crashing drums and tribal percussion flowing around huge electrical pulses that inject pure energy into the dancefloor.
boom merchant follows up last years hugely successful *stars/green symphony* with another perfect balance of rhythmic and melodic elements. *surge* is a track that always generates a huge reaction, built around a tight groove with plenty of action in the low end. it is literally smeared with electrical charge and doused in layers of harmonic goodness.
we hope these tracks put a smile on your face.

seb wildblood returns to the skint imprint as a follow up to his 2014, barcelona / blue colour ep. shadowed by his label mate apes, this release sees the two take on either side of the 10 inch with a familiar sound echoed by their church imprint. wildblood ignites the record with the bubbly and soothing concocton of noshi that fows seemingly under the vocals of phantasy afliate kelly lee owens. apes sits close on the fip side with a more club friendly ode to london, mortmer road. an eerie night time synth crawls through the suburban sounds of apes we ve been conditoned with since the up-rise of the church sound.

following his stunning apollo debut album *water* in 2013, anton zap aka anton barbashev, the russian electronic pioneer returns to the label for another foray into his highly distinctive, deep and ever evolving productions. without doubt one of the leaders of the burgeoning generation of muscovite electronic producers, *subculture* sees zap building on water s seismic achievements, expanding on his trademark luscious house sound into verdant new areas. once again, as we ve come to expect from an anton zap record, the production is impeccable, with sounds ranging from the blissed-out hip-hop stomp of *free fall* and crunching beats of *one week*, to the slender, mysterious jazzy breakbeat workout *incident* and dubby space-tech of closer *pauspapier*. a vital release from one of electronic musics most original and singular voices.

honor oak park electronic dispensary inaugral release pays a hefty respect to the classic 90s house and techno sounds that emanated from the motor city. the silky smooth textures of the a side someday serve up a reasurring yet refreshing slice of real music. the flip of the release couples a fine jazzed up boogiefied track called down with me with a raw dancefloor devastating cut called #5. this release comes highly recommended for all lovers of authentic sounds. buy now!

cumpa limited is pleased to share his third reference on vinyl, this is full of feeling and wonderful sounds, produced by the italian fausto messina, 5 track full of melodies, pianos, vocals and a nice groove. we are happy to have the talent of pier bucci (maruca) and adil hiani (cosmo records) thank you for your tremendous support. i love vinyl!

after the success of the first release rooted series is back with new 4 track v/a from really well known and talented artists. deep/minimal/organic/house sounds for different times in every set.

shadeleaf continues, with a strident 7 out of 7 on the scoreboard! following a stunning (and sell-out !) ep earlier last year, the north easts answer to michigans finest, steps up again, with probably his strongest work to date. mannmademusic became known very quickly, over the space of a few low key, but expertly realised edits releases for the likes of glenview, lumberjacks in hell & diner city sounds. this ep sees him continue wearing his influences proudly, but re-imagine them in an altogether rawer framework - samples woven together, augmented and redefined, some of it following the classic kdj blueprint but laid out in a style thats all his own. those familiar loops submerged and unfurling, rubbing up against altogether more off-kilter but coherent workouts, sat alongside perfectly measured electronic jams all combining into an ep that stands head and shoulders above the competition. another shadeleaf sureshot!

originally released on richie hawtins minus label a decade ago, restore stands alone as houles very first long-player and helped to establish his penchant for the quirkier side of techno and his superlative production skills. spread across three 12inches & 11 tracks it encapsulated the dark, minimal, groove-driven sound purveyed by hawtin and the rest of the minus crew, while retaining a strong sense of houles unique character and identity. now its the perfect time to breath new life into an album that has stood the test of time, still utterly infectious and absorbing - a collection of music that captures an era of stripped back, yet captivating sounds. 10 years since its release, the album is getting the remix treatment and marc has called in some of the very best in techno talent to give restore a fresh makeover.

from the suburbs of italy to the swiss ghettos, breakcore, industrial and drum n bass sounds are shooted from the best necrophiliacs heavyweights. djs and producers with machine guns through all over the world ... to kill the shit you listen day after day, to delete the concept you have about music, to create a new era of breaks destruction. prepare your brain to the next level of the techno, hardcore dnb, nekrolog1k is coming, and is coming fast, hard and brutal !

high:controla is a vinyl & digital label which has been founded in 2014. the label sounds fuses elements of underground & techno with more organic styles to bring it special.

2 man synth funk band from leeds influenced by the 80s disco & boogie sounds from nyc. this ep is one for the synth funk freaks, with electro-funk jams, modern synth funk/disco, & sweet electro-bass melodies.

the third installment on the second circle imprint comes from the illustrious serbian artist 33.10.3402 aka nenad markovic. this talented and versatile musician has previously released records on famed underground labels esp institute, kunstkopf and internajonal. for second circle he comes up with four deeply layered and hypnotizing electronic tracks. perfect off the beaten track sounds for adventureous dancefloors and late night excursions.

on the first release for mannella on his own imprint, the ice is broken by generous strings and subdued synths. revisiting �space candyman� with his distinctive stamp, marieu blows up every emotion in a swirl of high spirited techno. the b side displays all the intensity of this release, starting by the pure beat of the original mix. lucretio s remix is a mighty vision of �letters from mars� with a dogged bustle of reverberated drums and filtered chords. consider a tree for a moment: we just see and enjoy its beauty, but it must develop its roots under the ground to bloom all its beauty and grows up strong. in much the same way, jt series sinks his particular sound in a ground covered music grove. so, the fruits of our tree, are a collection of sounds thought out of the box. mannella, that runs this berlin based label, never stop explores the vast world ingrained in his machines. a sensorial techno contaminated by the most varied influences.

laid down with authority by l/f/d/m are four no nonsense cuts blasting fresh air into that perennially en vogue phenomenon known as acid house. after stunning eps for glasgows prestigious optimo trax and clandestine traxx, an equally crushing full-length for kompakts ecstatic imprint, and two brain melting eps for diagonal with factory floors dominic butler as bronze teeth, it is an honor to have his sounds grace cgi with a release that sees him playing right for the heart of the dance floor.

contium is a berlin based techno duo formed by bruno giordana and jonas schenkyr. the record opens with *the p-wave*, a heavy bottom-end, dance floor-oriented track, with echoed sounds and reduced grooves creating real club vibes. feel the great spatial depth given by the air between the beats. the track on the b side is called *aeromagnetic dub*, and this one goes even deeper. the percussion and chords deliver an incredible rhythm that gradually hypnotizes the listener. it features local field recordings and filtered, brushed, acoustic drum-loops.

deetriotss 6th vinyl for unknown deetroit keeps it burning with 6 tracks of varied deep, dub, brazilian, disco and sort of techno. think a mixture of sounds being pushed by the likes of carl craig, ron trent, francois k. there is something for anyone loving the raw sounds of the underground

time for some double dutch action with apollonia�s latest release, which comes courtesy of makcim & levi. the twosome have already been picking up steam in their native holland, playing at many of the country�s best-known clubs over the last few years, establishing themselves as selectors in a class of their own. and their prowess as djs is equal to their talents as producers, with their very first ep appearing on raum musik and finding its way into apollonia�s sets. now they�ve got together once again to produce their second ep just for the apollonia guys�the �more lettuce� ep fits perfectly into the french label�s sound ethic, emitting a dark groovy energy throughout. for starters we have �more lettuce�, a gritty tech-driven monster on a mission. with its gravely percussion and air-raid siren-esque effects this is a surefire dance floor killer� listen out for the switch of pace, class. this is followed by �tegel�, presumably named after the airport in berlin. with this we get a kind of dingy berlin vibe, morose, grey yet ingrained with a bouncing energy that you just can�t help but bop your head to. on the flip side �thaiman� injects a slightly odd feel to the ep with warped, muted sounds meandering around a subtle bassline. finally, makcim & levi close up the ep with �dope erwt� another roller that will enchant the dance floor from the start, building into a bright, airy breakdown before continuing in its somber yet groovy manner.

active for over 25 years, max durante is a legendary figure in the italian techno scene. an early 90s innovator in combining the sounds of techno, acid and industrial with his old school project on the legendary italian label acv/hot trax. his project automatic sound unlimited with darchangelo of rephlex records fame was ahead of the game back then. so like glove fits hand. max fits perfectly on sonic groove with a cutting edge , menacing time bomb of an ep. sharp as a razor, hard as steel this is seriously powerful stuff for those that like there techno uncompromised.

as the sun rises a little higher in the sky, above machine emerge from their winter hibernation with the first fruits of their impeccably assembled new release schedule. jonny nash takes on jose manuel s summer wind and, much like the superb melody as truth releases he s penned, sets out a widescreen canvas of tone and melody, as piano and vocal punctuate the sonic plain. twisted tongue take on maricopa s recently unveilied we could maybe feat. nicola kramer. and the result sounds like loose ends operating as in-house band at a speakeasy orbiting a distant nebula the b side has seconds another day beautifully reconfigured for sunrise moments by slo, while b2 has an original slo moment bombora which, much like it s namesake is a gentle balearic breaker washing over the sonic reef... bona fide bottled sunshine people - above machine are back !

s1 warsaw is back! after last years sampler including crooked disco debut from matat professionals it is time to get back to artists series with warsaw-based producers full lenght ep. dial b for fun time is a perfect soundtrack to memories of 90s teenager spending all day hanging around skate spots, driving car and listening to some noisy mixtapes, watching skateboarding movies and cheesy comedy flicks on vhs tapes or bombing downtown at night. sounds and styles blended in these four tracks vary from early dj shadows sublime beats, soundstreams disco-house pumpin, bjørn torskes nordic moods to mobb deeps lo-fi hardcore hip-hop instrumentals. all served with cheeky sense of humor and dose of irony.

acid, no wave and experimental house producer drvg cvltvre has been busy recently. after releasing with chris moss acid on shipwrec in 2014, vincent koreman then served up a full ep of his own, on dutch label cos_mos and is now back once again with a new four track affair on pinkman that comes two years after he offered up the label�s first ep in 2013. up first, * my houz* is a swampy house track with heavy drums, whirring machines and white noise textures all adding up to an intense affair that sounds like little else. then comes * tyranny of the gods* , a slow tempo but high impact track that builds and builds on a nerve lead synth line as frazzled bass props things up from below. dark and weird, occult and rave, its another unique proposition. on the flip, * sleepdealer* is an unbalanced house track with taught, tight bass and is shot through with laser like synths. serene and spaced out, it makes way for closer * crack spirit guide* which is a noisy, intense and brooding fusion of crisp percussion, big walls of synth and chattering drums that really have you on edge. once agin, then, drvg cvltvre has come up with the idiosyncratic goods.

mystery man l.f.t. delivers the second ep for woodwork. his poignant debut wood002 includes three original tracks and a remix by benedikt frey. a1 is a dreamy rhodes journey roughened up by distorted 808 sounds. a2 is a melodic house track with a bubbly bassline juxtaposed against crunchy drums. on the flipside, b1 will take you into a laid-back acid house trip fueled by tons of escorial. benedikt frey then twists the track into a trippy techno journey on b2.

lab.our 05 showcases tracks by 4 different artists, displaying a diverse spectrum of deep sounds. lab.our music co-owner j-ul�s first ever release, tempest, is a moody, beat driven track with layered synths. maxwell church returns to the label with elastic ban, a rolling rhythmic journey with tense strings. newcomer, and toronto native, gabe rebong drops praise, a dancefloor burner with a barrage of beats and energetic vocal snippits. last but not least, veteran chicago skyway brings us vase mix 3, an atmospheric and melodic jackin� track

runddans ist ein 39-minütiges werk von abstruser schönheit und brillianz, das für die doppel-lp auf 45 rpm in seine bestandteile zerlegt wird.die sensation ist zweifellos die teilnahme des classic-rock-veteranen todd rundgren, singer/songwriter, progrocker und produzent in den glorreichen 1970ern, der sich nie scheute, mit musikern jüngerer generationen zusammenzuarbeiten, sei es tame impala, daft punk, nine inch nails oder sogar tyler, the creator. seine beiden mitstreiter sind der norwegische musiker emil nikolaisen, mitglied der psychrock-band serena-maneesh (4ad), sowie (hans-peter) lindstrom, neben prins thomas und todd terje der profilierteste vertreter des typischen cosmic/space-disco-sounds made in norway.

phase insane is proud to present el carton, the first collaboration between the madrilenians gale talk andunkle fon. this massive work will not leave anybody indifferent, as it is really unusual having music as original as the one they bring us. gale talk and unkle fon bring us two huge dark techno tracks produced over really deep melodic and groovy elements. these songs generate a massive effect in the dance floor as they are based in very hypnotic sounds which make listeners get into the groove from the very first moment. if this looks great, it becomes better when you listen the fantastic remix of el carton produced by the brooklyn based duo loud neighbor.
support early supported by richie hawting, maceo plex, joseph capriaty, paco osuna, anderson noise, cicuendez, franco bianco and many more.

for the a-side, fuse london resident antony difrancesco joins forces with dutch born ferro and opens up with the aggressive and hypnotic -des-, with its tough drums and mesmerising pads. next up is tini and the gang- regular, crocodile soup, who brings his deeper side into action on these shoes are made for walking , a track that is elastic and seductive and expertly arranged. david gtronic s signature drums and trippy pads then mark a stunning opening to the b-side on down the burrow and last but not least, he did closes the vinyl with -algunas palabras , a track with a mixture of minimalistic and natural sounds that make for compelling listening and perfectly showcase the he did sound. this is a classy ep from a label that the world needs to get behind as they continue to grow.

dj support: adrian sherwood, gilles peterson, ross allen, dub vendor, steve barker, keith lawrence, robert elms, david rodigan, rootikal
ramrock records are excited to present, in conjunction with reggae supremo adrian sherwood & on-u sounds, the second release on the label - to be rich is a crime by jeb loy nicols and want more by leeds based performer/producer, l.s.k. both artists cover the same riddim with beautifully crafted lyrics, achingly sweet vocal deliveries and a sublime production from lord sherwood - a stellar combination of talent on one disc!!

loveland are one of the longest running quality event promoters of the netherlands. as music has always been their reason to live it made sense to launch a record label after 20 years in the business. most artists on this release have a special bond with loveland built up over many years of performing at their events and in some cases from the very start of their carreer. the vinyl showcases 7 exclusive tracks on two 12?discs. from the bright and melodic sounds of egbert, vince watson, arjuna schiks and dosem to the repetitive hypnotizing grooves of mathew jonson, anthony rother and aril brikha this release covers a wide scope of quality music.

aaaas debut album *shiva watts* sounds both vivid and complex, capturing the raw energy of the mexican producers praised live performances at mutek, boiler room and elsewhere. it is a direct result of tireless, disciplined experimentation with analogue hardware. the 16 tracks on *shiva watts*, which is available for the first time ever on vinyl through the berlin-based antime label, take their cues from a variety of musical styles, most notably acid, combining elements of hard-hitting techno, textural idm, dry-but-funky electro and trance-inducing house with lush ambient-leaning interludes. *shiva watts* is an album which celebrates stylistic and emotional ambiguity, which provides the perfect soundtrack for a world yet to come - and everything that will follow after that. the vinyl lp includes a download code.

on his second installment for holger, weber further expands the sounds and themes introduced on his debut eins (holger 4, 2014). adequately entitled zwei, it documents webers development and growing confidence as an artist. combining influences from early krautrock and minimal music to contemporary dance sounds, weber shows a refreshing appetite for experimentation and free form song structures. given these parameters anything seems possible: from the post-techno of sklt via the anti-pop of the bug to the spaced out b1 / warten and its ghostly dub companion no4

stay underground it pays returns! relatively unknown newcomer modula brings us a slab of ruff n ready analog cuts, with a real standout remix from fuckthegovernment! said remix of controllo by f.t.g is so good that it is the opener of the whole record. it�s a remix built for late night experiences, one for the warehouse, with it�s wailing, ravey vocal samples and subterranean rolling acid bassline. the a side is rounded off by modulas tape mix of controllo. doing what it says on the tin, the graininess and saturation that tape production brings is instantly noticeable. while the tape mix is not as sinister as f.t.gs remix, nor as spatially dense, its greater emphasis on synth work is bound to make it a favourite for many suit fans.the b side takes on more of techno form than the a side. kicking off with intrigo (tape edits), the pad sounds give it an ethereal atmosphere, contrasting the almost militant feel of the percussion and bassline. immerso (instrumental mix) is probably the highest energy pick of the bunch, lots of bleepy synth work and crispy power claps might make this track the djs pick of the record. all in all, a top record from modula! dont sleep on it!

straight forward and multi-layered, analogue machine funk with a motor city flare out of moscow. -northern route- ep is an intriguing piece of music that sounds futuristic and vintage at the same time. heavyweight 180 gramm vinyl only release

here comes the first ep by grad_u on echocord. after his remix of stl on echocord 063, he is now releasing a full lenght ep. this ep contains 3 powerfull dub-techno tracks perfect for the dancefloor. born and grew up in a countryside near vilnius, lithuania. started djing in early 97, at the age of 13. been focusing on wide spectrum of sounds: house, techno, drumnbass and jungle. in early 2005 the start of grad_u project took place, focusing on deep side of techno. during the years released tracks and remixes various labels and in 2012 launched two own imprints: redscale and greyscale.

vinyl only release!
toxic is the name of the first lamp, in a series of more to come, on the cover made by remy the feyter � glass blower artist. the tracks are composed by dieter vorderhake and are a natural inspiration of 20 years of techno influence. liroconite and cornubite are natural stones with the same colors as the lamp, hence the names of the tracks. tingeling, the name of the third track, is a dutch word which will translate itself more or less into a ding-dong sound. this sound is one of the prominent sounds in the track which announces a change in the track. it is inspired on the sound the metro doors make in amsterdam when they close. the metro is ready to continue its journey� so is the song.

now living in warsaw, donnell knox was well known, along with black nation s jay denham for forging a tough, distinct kalamazoo techno sound in the 90s. his label, sonic mind, put out some very coveted, underground wax that still sounds unique, extra rugged, and fresh. well d-knox is now on a bit of a comeback mission it seems, with some really inspiring new material, and �africa calling�. the first version, created to donnell�s much loved �spirit man� alias, is a soulful trek through layers of pads and emotive synth work. the simple, but uplifting, vocal snippet really gives it an organic and spiritual feel, the tempo is driving and quick, but the overall vibe is laid back and deep. remixes come from the likes of brooklyn based titonton duvante, who maximizes a synth pattern to a form a beautiful, reaching, version, while canada�a rennie foster channels his futago traxx style to present a full on tribal, drum based mix with added vocal pieces. also, detroit transplant, now living in canada as well, j garrett goes in with a very emotional, warm, string laden take. the ep is capped off with another version from donnell that could stand as it�s own track really, a totally different, but equally as strong, version featuring a driving baseline and detroit style string vamps. a really nice release, worthy of your support, from a well loved veteran of the techno underground.

the mysterious duo project overall severity landed on fabrizio lapiana s attic music with an intense three track ep called -helene-, second installment of the new hurricane series. on the first side, in -vario 7288- they make an intricate journey immersed in a dark noir melody with powerful techno rhythms and plenty of alien sounds. -unable to assess- on the b-side turns into a hypnotic-linear sound focused on an obsessive and scientific atmosphere where the loopy drums light the way. an ambient flow closes this work, -emotional harm- is an evocative result of accurate sound design full of bleep, breaks and distorted chords.

the specter ep is another installment of viadrina s broad interest in contemporary club aesthetics. blob is a vibrant house jam, while specter moves towards darker, trancey sounds. different but marked with duo s significant production skills the ep sums up 5 years of their career very, very well. it comes with two interesting remixes, one from kixnare - a real soulful producer and the other from enigmatic and austere venice calypso

after a handful of releases and remixes on respected labels, washington, dc s sol power all-stars proudly introduce their own imprint, sol power sound. the highly curated output will feature organic, infectious, warm-weather grooves influenced by sounds and traditions from across the globe.

after the last lessizmore release found san proper and maayan nidam crossing swords for the simmering, jammed-out tones of it was a night like this, now the label turns to another close ally for a slice of discerning, upfront house music. louis mcguire lives many different lives in music, from drumming with indie pop outfit ballet school to playing bass for lo-fi electronica group the waves & us. now though his own solo productions are being noticed in the house and techno world, with this new ep following on from a well-received debut on supply records. the diversity of mcguire�s musical leanings feeds into his distinctive sound, as his own take on stripped down, sensual house music bristles with unconventional energy to make for an unforgettable experience that steps up to the most creative frontiers of dance music. live drum sounds rattle around the mix free from quantized safety, while the melodic tones come on warm and fuzzy, capturing the hazy romance of a late morning session as much as the early part of the evening. it�s apparent that mcguire�s weapon of choice is the mpc, channeling his love of gritty beats in the grand tradition of point g and j. dilla. you can hear the spirit of the most adventurous micro house pioneers in the quirky funk of light hearted, while Óreitha revels in the transcendental qualities of a sustained groove without even a whisper of monotony. even with these unusual qualities the music is resolutely built for the dancefloor, and that mcguire manages to be so creative and so focused in the same beat is reason enough to keep tabs on this multifarious and unpredictable operator.

ednic is the italian duo of nicola di gabbia and edoardo cortopassi, and by all intents and purposes, they�re an outfit that�s on to a good thing right now. the guys make quality, analog-enriched house and techno, the likes of which comes to the fore here on puas puas, a vinyl only label that�s already featured the likes of the mole, alex piccini and carola pisaturo amongst others. first up on the exceptionally refined strands of the auberste ep sis the sounds of the original, which is a barnstorming cacophony of acid flourishes and tension-filled motifs. a track that�ll keep you on the edge of your seat for some time, it features shades of old-school electro and techno, and is the sort of track that�ll definitely rescue any ailing dancefloor. the aforementioned carola pisaturo then perks up with the first of her two remixes courtesy of her brilliant �church� mix. a bumping and grinding interpretation on the original, it too keeps the suspense high, most notably thanks to a dizzying array of melodies and a series of potent basslines. her �botta� remix is a more stripped back affair, albeit one that still speaks to fans of discerning fare thanks to its relentless attitude. full of shiny percussion and the odd sultry vocal smidgen, it�s further indication of a producer who looks set to enjoy an excellent 2015. this is classy stuff indeed from the puas puas label.