our ninth release, hans ep, consisting of four steady beats, will compile our debut collaboration with young, amsterdam-based producer levi verspeek. hatching along for the ride is vadim svoboda, bringing a solid remix to the table. vinyl only, 180 gram.

as a dj/producer/label owner, anthony collins is a man of many talents. since first landing on the decks as a young 17-year-old in france to holding down some of new yorks finest parties and uncovering new talent from different corners of the globe, collins remains a steady fixture in todays evolving electronic scene. an explorer of different soundscapes, collins is widely known for delivering strings of quality releases. this april, hakt recordings proudly presents lie to me, the latest diamond in the rough by collins.

foto recordings goes all symbolic for their tenth release. keeping the numbers in symmetry the 2-track single from label boss ooft! is pressed on to 10- vinyl, and features one pitched-down & one pitched-up jam. lead track here for you summons some 70s soul vocals and layers new beats and synths underneath to create a pitch-down monster suitable for late nights and end-of-set moments. on the flip whistle time has more of a steady summer-house strut with disco samples rubbing up against some understated 303s to provide some terrace action over the warmer months ahead

the heavy thinker ep finds the legend that is dj skull back on sect to regale our ears and limbs with further precious techno and house gems! *bazzar* hits the spot with beautifully harmonious synths and a techno funk guitar lick that will keep you dancing forever. *heavy thinker* is a delirious peak time dance floor killer, working organic drum programming against techno siren and ominous kalimba hook. *power* is all about the old school detroit strings and tones, setting a steady pace to keep the momentum going into the small hours. finally, *rise* has those unmistakable chicago house values emerging once more, as keys and strings lift the spirits to elevate mind and body.

nice price deal !!! free usa is the first full-length album by protect-u, the washington, dc-based duo of aaron leitko and future times records co-founder mike petillo. the record was written, recorded, and mixed throughout 2013 at protect-us home studio and mastered by matt colton at alchemy mastering. the tracks on free usa were jammed into being and then laser-cut into exact shapes. on their two future times eps - double rainbow and world music - leitko and petillo poured layers of ambient drift onto nearly-steady house foundations, creating long and propulsive zone-outs.

ford foster doing what he does.. no messin, straight fire tracks for the floor on new imprint just left white

2014 is the 10th anniversary of the san francisco based producers 40 thieves releasing their first ep and now they come through with their debut album *the sky is yours* for leng records. it will be released on two separate gatefold double lps each containing 10 tracks.

s.m.a.l.l and oleg poliakov are no strangers to the scene! s.m.a.l.l making his mark on labels catwash, esperanza, monique musique and his own imprint politics of dancing, oleg poliakov setting it off on the sthlmaudio, circus company and bass culture imprints, both combined bring forth that special something to their sound. these two dynamic talents unite as one bringing you this explosive track entitled *munkaroo*. munkaroos driving bass and guitar riffs set off with soulful vocal bits, will definitely enlighten the crowd setting them off to a frenzy! brothers vibe remix quirky samples and deep vibe keep the party groovin steady... a massive release from this dynamic duo!

finally, were treated to the epic closer that is camberwell beauty. mid tempo boogie beats with crunchy claps and steady hats lay the bedrock for a loping cs5 bassline whilst lush keys shimmer and swirl like little fluffy clouds in a bright summers sky.

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box aus holz, over the course of a handful of very special releases quietly worked their way into the dancers hearts and the djs charts. a steady supply of loose, hook heavy and beautifully crafted sample jams have really set the label apart weare very happy to see them return, with this, their eighth release. another various artists selection, ranging from typically irresistible sample-house (from wunderkind glenn astro & joschka seibt & dj mettigel) to smoked out, neck snappin mpc workouts, via deftly crafted madlib flavours

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box aus holz and their in-house star max graef have, over the course of six very special releases quietly worked their way into the dancers hearts and the djs charts. a steady supply of loose, hook heavy and beautifully crafted sample jams have really set the label apart we’re very happy to have them join us, with this, their seventh release. another various artists selection, ranging from typically irresistible graef workouts to roughed up sample house, via deftly crafted head-nodders and crisp electro. 100% quality cuts all the way.

underground quality artist and fear of flying owner blm drops *easy knocking* this spring for huxleys saints & sonnets imprint.
blm, or ben micklewright, has been increasingly on the radar of quality house heads in recent years with output for underground quality and secretsundaze nudging his profile slowly but surely. his stewardship of fear of flying alongside jay massive has resulted in the label, in similarly steady fashion, becoming a mustcheck for fans of the deeper end of house techno who are seeking something that sidesteps trends.blm is at his best when turning in moody, hypnotic and robust house cuts imbued with a distinct uk stylings and that is exactly what he does on *easy knocking* while also turning in electroid tones on opening cut, *paris beatdown*. the result is a classic sounding 4-track ep that has picked up support from efdemin, hackman, djulz, citizen and mosca.

for the last release of 2013 be as one has kept a very unique collaboration under wrap between two great friends and producers, shlomi aber and guti. the result of this encounter is blossom, a track where drums and basslines smoothly fuse together creating a funk swing on a tech roll, its deep, chunky and steady.

let the games begin – ready, steady, go! bondage games part 3 contains tracks from markus homm, mario aureo, david keno, el mundo.
exclusiv vinyl only track: el mundo – a space jungle

the shadowy uk techno artist, a sagittariun, releases his debut album this november, to coincide with the sagittarius zodiac period. dream ritual comes off the back of a steady stream of well received eps from the archer on his own elastic dreams label, releases that have captured the imaginations of the electronic community for their depth and diversity, where old techno breaks collide with detroit techno aesthetics, ambient dub sits alongside industrially charged electro, and many more sound palettes inbetween.

hvnxx is one of the most special projects weve taken part in as a label. some months ago the xx and young turks asked our artists to remix tracks from coexist. it was a big honour and also a big responsi- bility, specially considering that the xx is one of our favourite bands. the outcome of such challenge is a four-track ep that showcases the sound of both well-established members of the hivern family, such as marc pinol and new jackson, and upcoming talents such as round and mistakes are ok. all four remixes are pretty different among them, but they all manage to maintain the distinctive spirit of the original songs in their own way. marc pinol takes fiction to the good ol days of chicago house, laying the original vocals on top of analog drum-machines and a rubbery bassline to that suggest an imaginary collaboration between adonis and oliver sim. the elusive mistakes are ok maintains the tropical vibe of reunion but provides a warped atmosphere combining breezy chimes with static haze and a propulsive bass that boosts the song towards the second part of the remix. hiverns latest signee round transforms the fragility of missing into a soothing house cut through uplifting organ chords and vigorous rhythms fulfilling dancefloor demands without loosing its melancholic character. finally, new jackson proves once again his knack with nocturnal ambiences flipping swept away into a sensuous deep-house gem guided by an absorbing piano and a slow but steady groove. the release comes in an embossed sleeve with artwork designed by arnau pi. hvnxx is a co-release with young turks.

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a 4/4 grumble garnished with lashings of spruced creamy loose mousse, will stay (asleep) longs for grazing in yonder meadows. more dancefloor ammo a la gcw. flame serves as a constant shifting platform of rhythmic maneuvers. constrained compression builds into an alliance of syncopated pressure points, sliding along to a gliding and well-constructed industrial & yet haunting melody. lush. again. came as it went is almost retrospect in its deep house communication. collective thoughts solidify an incessant groove, pulsating and driving stylish hands up in the air shit with it’s muscular intro volve fattens out its thuds and relinquishes any timidness bound inside, then steady paces a woeful glow. the pitter patter of tiny cut ups emit misfortune for a heady array of beautiful feelings. the thumping work out of make it strips back to traditional wasserfall form, making fundamental elements count & creating that signature groove off. in tune and on point.

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

female-power! for a long time we have waited for magit cacoon to get this ep together and now that it is finished, we cant wait to smack it into your face! all of the tracks are heart and floor certified, meaning that this release is perfect for any occasion. *deep cancion* is expertly suited for a classic house moment, timeless and beautiful - just like our magit. with *more than time* she is tightening the reins and the old pro ian pooley is holding them steady with his remix. this one will take you deeper. his remix will be published on vinyl as an exclusive edit. just for the friends of the black gold.

purple disco machine - my house.james silk - these sheetssummer is here, and we at off are proud to be once again a steady provider of sunny vibes with this lovely 2-track ep. purple disco machine from dresden, germany step up to the plate with a soul/disco-infused house tune

belfast bass producer unknown who has built up a huge following with a steady stream of tunes on youtube and soundcloud, made his vinyl debut with last years #001-010 series on champion sound recordings, and now he returns to the label with his best and most diverse work yet, the i cry ep. the unknown trademarks – waves of sub-bass, expertly swung percussion and a dark, seductive and tense atmosphere – are all there, and he is pushing into new and fascinating territories too, with some brighter textures, house vibes and his first ever vocal collaboration on the stunning title track, *i cry*.

percep-tion is an electronic music label founded in 2013. homebase will be berlin, germany and amsterdam in holland. the music will vary from house to techno, but always of high quality and with the best producers in the scene.percep-tion is not just a music label i, we are also doing exhibitions and parties throughout europe. the designer of the label is herr von bias one of berlins fastest upcoming street art stars.
the first release is called jamaican summer and is build around a voice sample by one of the founders of rock steady from jamaica. remixes are made by jay tripwire, david alvarado and diego krause.

large music returns to the show with the 4th edition of large wax! four fresh deep house cuts designed to rattle the bins and steady the needle. side a features londons james dexter dropping a nu garage bomb and jakobin & domino from luv shack records with a deep detroit-style workout. side b continues with a slow burner from rising star sek and finishes off with matt prehn from oh so coy recordings and his warm chords and vocal stabs on love u back. hot!

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one year old and four releases deep, retreat present its first 2010 offering with the long awaited second volume of the treats series. featuring 3 exclusive tracks from session victim and quarion, treats vol.2 showcases the producers ability to move beyond the traditional house sound, incorporating more soul and disco influences as well as coming up with a few surprises! session victim start things off with the magical danish daughters, a slow groover that begins in a gentle but assured way, sparking your interest with its infectious guitar and piano loop until the beat kicks in and makes you irrepressibly shake that thang. adding a synth line here or a bell sound there, the duo keep the pace of the track steady until a startling guitar riff breaks it down, giving way to the original loop to return in its full glory, complete with extra organ dashes!

diynamic musics newest release, a full self-titled album by stimming, once again shows why this labels artists are some of the most renowned in the music scene. pacing through the snowy sand white beaches that leave marks behind every step seagulls chirping, and suddenly a steady bass appears as waves crash onto the beach. a dream-like state begins, and as the beat sets in, you are lost in the sounds of stimming. his new album was born in this very state of mind, on the beaches of the baltic sea, during a 5-week retreat from reality in the winter of 2012.

steady rockin bass/electronica tracks with those melancholic rephlex hints.

the first release from under bron recordings highlights a firm and direct feeling, like being seduced and sharing something personal with somebody new, the a side showcasing a mixture of dialogue and trust. keeping a steady house groove and pace, sounds in the grass inspires the dust from the ceiling at your local warehouse to come down to the ground again, while waiting to exhale turns to the conversationalists standing by the bar or on the outskirts of the dance floor. delroy edwards (l.i.e.s.) remix on the b-side expands the wrd horizon and brings in a different blueprint, where swirling sounds combines the track into a beautiful palette of youth and decay

for the labels fourth release the aula magna team welcomes our first international guest, uks rising sound architect tomas rubeck. with inster ep the artist presents carefully crafted dub techno cuts and for remix duty we invited swedens mattias fridell to cast his techno spark to the package. its clear that rubecks sound and groove palette is born from producer whose artistry has taken a major leap forward. richly textured soundscapes define inster 01 and inster 02 on the a side, deep and warm tracks that hypnotize on steady but pushing beats. an inspiring experimental attitude gives shape to the aforementioned and the rest of the record. b sides inster 03 rests on a more broken-beat focus and the digital exclusive inster 04 shifts back to the dancefloor. in between, fridells cleverly designed rework of 03 boosts rubecks sounds into peak-time mayhem. a futuristic odyssey through unexplored acoustic dimensions awaits the listener

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2 classic ciara rnb vocals, refixed by behling & simpson in their trademark chunky slow house style. following their extremely well received edits of faith evans love like this and julio bashmore father father on boogiefuturo, the production duo from bristol - known for their records on futureboogie, 2020 midnight visions, applepips and outernational - finally release their long-awaited refixes of ciaras classic tunes like a surgeon and goodies. strong early support from jackmaster, who used surgeon in his 2012 mastermix, as well as x-press 2, midland, redlight and eliphino, has led to a steady wave of requests for these edits for over a year, resulting in this limited vinyl-only release

for hardway bros first ep for throne of blood, sean looked back to the late 80s belgian new beat scene as well as chicagos storied wax trax imprint for inspiration, turning in two walloping originals that could just as easily soundtrack a gothic club night instead of an acid house rave. on the a-side, a/b musique kicks off the proceedings with a steady lurching rhythm, driving the dancefloor to ecstacy thanks to densely layered synths and the contributions of timothy j. fairplay of the asphodells fame. the flipside features the absolutely devasting rhythms of shorty backed by an utterly epic nine-minute remix by scott fraser which manages to fuse the disparate sounds of new beat and the lush analog house vibes of classic mr. fingers even as it name checks the latters legendary above the clouds lp.

andhim have been on a steady run upwards in the last couple years, and a sprint in the past few months. playing high profile venues and festivals right next to the veterans of the scene, the duo are now keen to make their get physical debut with the wizard of us ep.

the latest offering from san franciscos icee hot label finds the young imprint officially welcoming another artist to its gradually expanding roster. that said, contakt isnt exactly a stranger. the michigan-reared, new york-based producer is one of the founders and resident djs at brooklyns turrbotax® party, which has long been a sort of sister party to icee hot. contakt has previously released music for respected outposts like local action, grizzly, and dutty artz, but nobody else and tessera 04 find him taking an important step forward as an artist, delivering tunes that are richer and more really realized than anything from his past. particularly on nobody else, contakts flair for big-room melody remains intact, but he takes notes from classic kms, filling out the songs cresting synths with a full-bodied bassline, a hooky vocal sample and a sturdy rhythmic underpinning. tessera 04 goes deeper, channeling maurizio while delving headlong into a dense cloud of synths and maintaining a steady sense of forward momentum. on the flipside, icee hot resident ghosts on tape continues his recent hot streak, infusing nobody else with punchy drumwork and a potent rave sensibility. detroit legend robert hood then rounds out the release, transforming tessera 04 into a pulsing and purring slice of heady analog techno.

it has been exciting to watch outboxx take shape over the past two years, chasing their vision for a more meaningful kind of deep house music via jakes intense attention to detail, matts way with the keys and naomis arresting voice. it has been a steady progression, reaching out to select labels but keeping things largely close to home on idle hands, immerse and brstl, while their tracks have developed in ever more confident strides.

the labels inaugural release comes in the form of 3 tracks from point break, the dj collaboration between the new york label head arthur kimskii and cory james. the a side sidewalks is a dance floor workout that has subtle and not so subtle nods to the detroit sound. on the b side you have wendes and late for lunch. on the b side we have wednes, a kick heavy crunchy techno tool followed by late for lunch, a steady building percussive, textural composition.

we are more thrilled to welcome the mighty thievery corporation. taken from their highly acclaimed album radio retaliation which was originally released on their label esl, el pueblo unido gets the remix treatment courtesy of miguel migs who delivers some creatively thoughtful reinterpretations of the song. with plenty of live instrumentation including a healthy dose of layered percussion and a smooth horn riff, warm synth chords and deep bouncing basslines are all showcased here along with cut-up and dubbed out vocal snippets for a balance of depth and dimension. high level production values, steady grooves, complex yet subtle arrangements and well crafted musicianship are all featured here in this lovely package.

200 records launches 200 black, a new vinyl series focusing on organic and analogue techno. its first release comes from haventepe (istanbul). after some brilliant dub-techno releases on various labels, he helps to inaugurate 200 black with distanced . the title track is a dreamy dub-techno opus nearly 10 minutes long. the b-side includes a massive techno monster steady state and the trippy sideway funk .

closing monster !! >aquarela< has a fantastic melody that will remind you of balearic anthems. the track generates strong and powerful atmospheres with a true groove that takes you on a emotional journey. a >flush-draw< for the upcoming sunny season. oscar was right is an insanely infectious track. a steady deep groove and an effective rhythm join everything to make this a dance floor filler. sinnmusik is an anglo-iberian label based in lisbon and london. le début de tout is the first record by the portuguese dj duo bis boys please.

with releases under a range of pseudonyms (orpheus, sir leon greg, nite vision) and support for his previous explorations of depth coming from the likes of john heckle, dj deep, aroy dee, chicago skyway and steffi to name but a few, once again perseus traxx unashamedly shows his nature on this release. thoughts, feelings and emotions are by far the most important influences on music, and capturing moments then translating into a musical form he once again documents the more personal elements of his life, taking you deep. perseus weaves a rich tapestry of emotions and desires using heavily weighted bass tones and skipping percussion that thread together with expansive strings and pads. these are married with more detailed melodies and modulated tones that shimmer in and out of the psyche as he uses analogue boxes and their warmth like a loom. this collection of music ranges from the deep and dreamy, to total transcendence within steady dance floor rhythms clothed in a warm yet spacious fabric of sound. deep house, sometimes with a real sense of urgency that juxtaposes with it is inherent flights of fancy.

manmakemusic kick-off 2013 with their housiest offering to date from two new label artists, natan h & amy jean. natan h made his debut last year with anton zaps ethereal sound and on this occasion collaborates with longtime creative partner for an ep of bumping, unconventional house music. title track, *for her*, is a beast of unrivalled warmth working a deep and steady groove to perfection. on the flip, *i know* is a soulful disco-infused workout while *rush* takes aim squarely at the late night raver with its enveloping pads and low-slung bass line.

for the second release on the transit records kyoto imprint, kyoto underground track-maker & dj ryoma sasaki lays down 2 cuts and then theres still the remix from berlins own tagträumer² that works just as well on all floors. >take me back to myself< is the lead track with the piano riff that makes floors hot. >all begin from here< is the deep house, bass heavy track that explodes with a sophisticated sax line. tagträumer² has remixed this track for transit records kyoto into a steady building, surging tech-house masterpiece that will sound great on club speakers

für fans von gas, loscil, simon scott, the sight below, tim hecker. incl download-card, limitiert auf 600 stck smarmoriertes vinyl.

this fine low-profile label (white labels/stampbizz) is slowly gaining momentum with a steady stream of fine (deep) house releases that are being played out by established names. here we have some fine detroit influenced house tracks. limited pressing.

midnight special is a new label focusing purely on the underground house trax - no hype, just the best raw & real club music for more discerning djs. road tested at panorama bar, we confirm these tracks work.
dj support from ryan elliot, spencer parker, ralph lawson, franck roger, matthew styles, ethyl, ...

sys are three nijmegen based producers with different backgrounds, but with the same great view on music, delivering underground techno/dub with great sounddesign, slow tension building drum-patterns and off-beat rhythms. nocturnal is a deep pulsating rhythm with some nice dubbed out chord elements building slowly until the drumbreak hits and lifts the track to a higher level.monocle is about a steady irresistable groove instead of building to a climax. loose yourself in its simplicity and get sucked in by the slick sounddesign happening in the background.on the flip norman nodge delivers a great acidic remix perfect for warm up sets, peaktime dancefloor action or early morning moments.nice one again on eshu!

tune in: dana ruh brings brouqade back from summer holidays. an ep completely rounded, mesmerizing from first to last. sula wakes with vivid snares. precisely produced, finely tuned arrangements and driven by a straight beat and pulsating bass line, the track develops with its deep clubsound to a veritable groover.cautious in the beginning nebouxii gains its selfesteem, builds up subtly, pushes and drives forward and spreads its hypnotic appeal. the mood is constantly high and takes its time to fully develop. sulidae brings you back from the previous hypnosis and gives you insight in a different world: charming vocals glide on a steady synth line, when all around a poetic magic is revealed and some ingenious elements are pulled out of the hat.

italian producer joe drive serves you his first ep for 4lux. and what an excellent ep this is. deep house tracks with a true analogue feel. rain dance is an exquisite deep house bomb with smart tr707 drum programming, deep driving bassline and disco-ish vibes. title song junopolis is dedicated to the legendary juno synths and shows you capabilities of these machines in clever fashion. alden tyrell brings you the extremely deep remix for tefnut: steady drum programming with spaced out synth filtering and dubby tape delays. this is one for the heads for sure. joe drives original is included too. recomended!

luca c & brigante are beginning to need no introduction as their heady balearic mix of sounds continue to resonate from the beach to the club. together, they have dropped bombs such as >different morals< feat. ali love and the robert owens fronted >tomorrow can wait<. luca c is also one half of infinity ink, whose >infinity< has been one of the summers biggest records, and a new addition to hot natured alongside jamie jones, ali love and lee foss. sebi aka brigante has remixed the new single from ali love, about to drop on no.19. aligning with the ancient mayan prophecy that the end of the world is due december 21st 2012, luca c & brigantes new single >flash of light< featuring dance music icon roisin murphy is a call to love like there is no tomorrow. embedded in heavy reverb and stripped back to slow steady drums, the mood rises as roisins crystalline vocals fall into rhythm and weightlessness builds with the bassline hook, pearly high-pitched strings and a burst of harmonic percussion.