landing just a week before his new album >fading< – dfrnt is releasing an incredibly special ep – not only is it the first ever echodub vinyl release, but it will be a limited edition hand-numbered 12 inch picture-disk!
the el spirito ep is a three-track vinyl. the a side, el spirito is one of the lead tracks from the fading lp – which is set to be released a week later on 3rd september. the first b-side >work harder< combines dfrnts ear for melody and deep sounds with a techno-based 2-step shuffle. the second b-side >homeward< is a far deeper and more relaxed journey featuring the talented scottish singer joy dunlop.

french dj and producer, sebastien san, whos been releasing house records under one name or another for about a decade, has taken the next big step forward in his lauded career and started his own label. after releasing material through a venerable whos who of labels like planet e, poker flat, rush hour, we play house, and echocord, it only makes sense that sebastien take matters into his own hands and helm an operation independently. the imprint, cheekily called ab initio, will predominantly function as a vehicle for the man to put out his own records.

mark henning is back! back on cityfox! a classic acapella and marks distinctive sound collide, result-ing in a huge tune, sounding old school and fresh at the same time. not just the vocals are telling a story here, the synths and bassline add their part to complete the track. the second original trojan is the secret weapon and club bomb, the dark side of the release, because too much sunshine is never healthy. afrilounge take it a step deeper and its big string melody sounds as clean as and sparkles like the sunrise itself. the 1998 edit incorperates the rhythms and vibes of classic house and techno from the era when it all began. thick, groovy basslines and pulsing pads laid out over infectious percussion make this track an instant classic.

dj kentaro is back!

dinamuzac goes wax! a further step of living up to its own understanding of tradition after a preceding run-up with the opening works x, y and z tapes.futurity notion vol. 1 contains three authentic, habitually over the edge dinamoe tracks plus the unclosing tonal manifesto of dinamuzac - a small and modest, yet fully analogue, handmade, step by step recorded electronic composition. the main productions are analogue-digital hybrids that appear to divine the future from a rediscovered past ...

zooloft is proud to present you our second step-forward to the golden age of tech-noir. zooloft 00j is a collection of remixed tracks taken from our hidden archive. claro intelecto, svreca and brando lupi make this release unique, bringing their own personal touch to rare and obscure recordings. a new collector item for your bliss. limited hand numbered 400 12inch (140g black vinyl). graphic and photographic cover artwork (by lord z) printed on coated matte premium paper 380g with a varnish satin finish.

limited edition custom stickered white labels – 1 year after the release of von ds >daydreaming< album sees the release of the much anticipated remixes and the first producer to step up is frances niveau zero hench, ad noiseam, lutetia who tackles >maximum boost< featuring the vocal talents of foreign beggars – a truly hype remix smashing up the dancefloors right now. on the flip brightons riskotheque ninja tune, disfigured dubz, love sick comes correct with a superb remix of >you re my<, a deep, heavy rework garnering 15k+ streams on soundcloud, this is certainly a track for the heads. as ever, limited vinyl so dont sleep on this one.

hailing from cheshire, submerse is an esteemed producer/dj with a distinct and recognisable sound that traverses beat music, ambient, 2-step and autonomic whilst being punctuated by a myriad of unique and personal influences. the past year has seen him at his most prolific, releasing tracks & remixes with r&s sister label apollo records, med school and many more. submerse was featured by pioneer japan and was also named band of the week in the guardian newspaper (2012).
amidst a plenitude of productions, submerse has also seen support emerge from influential media titans such as dj mag, xlr8r, big up, bbc radio 1 and bbc radio 1xtra.

with material from hyetal, bashmore, headhunter, joker and more in their discography, soul motive have established a reputation for seeking out the various strands of music blossoming both close by their bristol hq and far (cosmin trg has also featured on the label) arriving at their eleventh release soul motive further indulge the sounds of local talent coleco, a producer who contributed to one of the labels early, split releases and is now granted the full grip of a twelve inch. lead track >hypnagogia< takes its cue from the loose percussive style of shackleton, gradually weaving in a thumping half step groove and intoxicating layers of eastern strings - accomplished stuff! on the flip victoria klewin adds her floating, slightly saturated vocal tones to the galloping mysticism of >find me<.

this is the first step to your collage of sound! done by barcelonas florian gasperini and remixed by tobias felbermayr from munich. this realease contains four summer-festival-techhouse-bombshells! you will recieve more than a piece of great music, you will recieve a piece of art! stay tuned, this is just the beginning!

limited edition heavyweight 180g 12 inch vinyl. bambounous mind is an enigma to mankind, the only matter is that everything that comes out of it is banging! this 2 tracks number doesnt break the rule… >night< is a garage flavored bass monster tune with hypnotic rave strings reaching out to your nervous system to push you deep into that one-of-a-kind sharpen beat… while >brawl< drops a grime/house percussive rhythm mayhem on our head, carried away by what they call a sub-bass, sub indeed, not for the laptop heads. bambounou pushed once again the boundaries a step further on this one, cuts so fresh you will need a blanket!

kyle geiger brings you his third installment on his imprint cubera in a quest to bridge some crucial gaps between house and techno constituents. this time, taking it a little deeper with the use of vocal work from vocalist stefanie jansen for the title track scream, weaving her voice in and out of a strong synth and percussion work out. in the second mix of the a-side, truncate lends his tough, stripped style for his remix of >scream<, providing a welcome contrast to the original. on the other side, >underneath< adjusts the eps sweat dial to 11 with its shit-losing, raw synth hook. the fact that this track even has a sweat dial that goes up to 11 should communicate something really special. the final track step brings more of an stabby, yet scaled back afterhours vibe to round things out, while still carrying enough critical mass to make things a little messy.

london-based, belfast-born blogger-production duo matt mcbriar and andy ferguson need little by way of introduction. theyve released one absolutely killer track after another, snaking through everything from deep disco edits to moody two-step to classic new jersey house vibes with incredible ease, on some of the most exciting labels out there: throne of blood, under the shade, domino, love fever and now, aus music

a proven forward thinker, constantly developing and never standing still, the architect of an ever evolving sound by keeping one step ahead of the rest, fergie has never forgotten though that it is still just a rave. a place where people are trying to escape the realities of urban life each and every weekend, and is where he hopes to catch up with you very soon ...

gerd janson (head of running back) and phillip lauer (dj, producer and 50% arto mwambe) step out of remix mode and release their first 12 inch of original tracks as tuff city kids. the ep is released as a hand stamped yellow label in a green generic paper sleeve and is the second release on ostgut tons new sublabel unterton.

r&s are proud to announce the debut single from new signings teengirl fantasy. with the superb >7am< released in 2010, and the un-escapable >cheaters< anthem from that album still lighting up dancefloors, it is now time for tgf to step up with album number two, but before that non album track >motif< is bold statement of intent.
on remix duties steps up actress, who has just released his amazing >rip< album, as soon as you put the needle on the record you know it couldnt be from anyone else. he has supplied a deep and heavy groove that is deceptively simple, yet sucks you in and leaves you wanting more.

anil is a stunning artist and producer from india. his talent has been recognised in multiple global dance music awards, including a nomination for djmags best breakthrough dj of 2008 in their best of british awards, a mixmag future hero spot, and an award for best deep house track (for leftorium with dale anderson). he was also shortlisted for radio 1s in new djs we trust roster, a post narrowly missed out on and currently occupied by the likes of heidi, alex metric and toddla t. with bells he present you an outstanding super catchy tech-house summer tune! the remix is made once again by the label owners them self. they added a little melody to it and taking the summer vide one step higher. supported by luciano, karotte, mark & nic fanciulli, slam, m.a.n.d.y., oxia, christian smith, florian meindl, sasha,, shinedoe, thomilla, danny serrano, sis, carlo lio, riva starr and many more

peepholes are katia barrett (drums, vocals) and nick carlisle (keyboards). the brighton / london duo formed in 2006 after bonding over a chinese violin and the quietest of music.

innovative spanish producer uner is the next to step up on the visionquest imprint with his universe ep. this epic three-tracker showcases his unique sound and musical background on a mesmerizing, trippy ride of modern electronic

submerse is 23 year old rob orme who splits his time between north west england and tokyo. he has already had a guardian new band of the day feature, which claimed him to be making some of the most heartbreakingly beautiful (dance) music anywhere on the planet. this came after just a handful of eps and a free download album that blend his love of j-pop and 2 step. his debut ep for apollo showcases how his productions have moved on in complexity and accomplishment moving between the digital hip hop of 8bit romance and the glitchy electronica of cluster to the recognizable garage mutations of give it up and they always come back.

a freshly minted london label, clueplants mission is to push twisted, imaginative techno with a raw analogue energy and a futuristic approach to sound design.the first release showcases a balance of two distinctly individual and intoxicating tunes which have seen enthusiastic reception on the dancefloor and radio while doing the rounds as dubplates. the a side hosts a powerful chunk of modern techno energetically played live and is the first release from london producer 12&bit, a perverse hardware purist whose vinyl and live sets have thumped out at teknivals aross europe and seen over 2 million downloads of his played-live techno through the open-source audio globular music library. on the b side the perversity is taken a step further by the infamous bulgarian electro deviant, manasyt. following 11 years of quality vinyl output on prolific labels such as kommando 6, touchin bass and bunker, the balaclava-clad nomad manasyt has set up his studio in the techno capitals of the world, berlin, london and detroit, and is now in china pumping out his trademark brutal and forward-thinking industrial techno for clueplant

having kicked off 2012 with stunning eps from tini and himself, dissonant boss marc antona looks to the labels italian arm as leo & omar, aka. re-up, step up with their latest double-header.

ultraltd nice price action >>> here an unexpected bonus 12 inch to the clone 56. with an exciting remix by man of the moment 2562! he delivers a mix full of heavy sub basslines that make the house shiver and completes it with fine detroit melodies. 2562 manages to craftly dart between a concentrated detroit-techno drive and a sensuous dubstep swing which is slightly going towards a 4/4 beat.... but then falls back into that seductive two-step pace. bernardi gives us another take on the original version which is on a melodic, moody and even melancholic tip... so sweet! to top things of mark august delivers his bonus beats extracted from his glossy house-flavoured techno track. as usual with the clone x series: limited supplies!

supported by: loco dice, marco carola, nick curly, mathias kaden, monika kruse, reyou, ray okpara, timidboy, sasch bbc, helmut dubnitzky, veitengruber. as mono recordings is steadily looking for young talented artists they definitely found some for their 8th extraction. presenting chicks luv us two guys from marseille along side their good friends amine edge and medeew who are also based in marseille. chicks luv us put up some pumping techhouse grooves and by all means you will hear a lot more of them in the future.

meander continues the killer project from mike shannon and dewalta with a superb record of pure analog synth-funk. the creative cooperation between these two inventive minds deliver a pretty unusual adventure. wandering via a deep forest of sounds saint jack de smoove guides you powerful and reverberating through the darker territories of time and space. mike, known for his outputs on respected labels like plus 8, force inc., wagon repair and cynosure already worked with dewalta for releases on haunt and their first record for the same project on cynosure. their second offering goes a huge step further into sounddesign and warm black grooves making it a perfect record for the house meander is. saint jack de smoove welcomes you to join him on his incredible voyage into altered states.

uk breakbeat legend clatterbox returns to trust with two killer hard-hitting electro tracks. the remixes are a real treat as well, coming from the elusive creepy autograph – for those who know – with a 6min electro-step-tech monster and pomelo records main man, dan lodig, recording under his lok44 guise.

hailing from south africa, sfr lays down his first imprint for wheel and deal. vha venda: tribal style vocals open to stomping 808 half step roll out building into a broken 4×4 skank. nci nci: carrying the latest wheel and deal 4×4 electro style with gritty lfod bass and skipping drums. dance floor smasher.

label like soma records, universal, get physical and also highgrade, all contribute to the impressive credentials of the spaniard, prompts breathtaking live sets and releases. but prompt, himself the founder of his own label 7noise, is never one to rest on his laurels: instead he continues to push boundaries with his new live project: the prompt live band, a fusion of electronic sound production and jazz. this is not the first such step for the clasically trained musician, with his onuba project he has already mixed the flamenco sound of home country with electronic music. the three tracks to be released on highgrade records, created in collaboration with the chop suey quartet, bring to life what would appear to be almost impossible: a real connection between the highly concentrated nature of electronic rhythms and the loose and improvised sounds of jazz instrumentation. the result is a very special kind of studio jam session: victor tarín on piano, david blanco on bass, daniel del val on the drums - and prompt on a computer! with so much pasion for musical innovation on show, its no wonder that highgrade co-boss todd bodine wanted to get his fingers into the pie and deliver his own remix for the ep

dekmantel proudly presents the return of vedomir to their imprint – with nothing less than a full length album this time!
mister karpenko was responsible for one of the most in demand dekmantel releases to date (picture of you ep), so this artist album is the next inevitable step. the ukraine-based producer shows he is getting more mature with every release, delivering a comprehensive artist album that crosses over genres easily.
ranging from downtempo, almost jazz-like slowburners to haunting chicago house with a true analog feel, and from dark electro stuff, to the beautiful ambient soundscape: this record is a piece of stunning musical versatility.

haze lays down his first release on sin city, this time leaving his funtcase mask in the record bag to reveal his alter ego. maestro: step into the dub war soundclash. this dark aggy half step smasher will conquer any sound system! haze aka funtcase has leaped face first into the darkside, producing nothing more than pure dread. my selecta: round 1 to maestro the conquering lion, round 2 comes harder and faster. the revenge of the sound system. you can almost hear haze & funtcase battling it out in this one. half step movements shuffle into 4×4 kicks. dancefloor killer! both tracks supported by hatcha, n-type, walsh, tubby, funtcase, trolly snatcher, dismantle and benton.

next great step on celeste records. the 2nd vinyl ep by andlee & jason philips! incl. oscar remix!

room 315 step up to the fledgling kinfolk imprint for three tasty psyche-edit numbers, opener >the eon men< sets the standard with its robust bass pulse driving a slow beat forward on a flurry of digitised synth solo and live guitar action, whilst >night on the shore< begins as a sinister number with lurching bass, but soon opens itself up with its solitary guitar line and floating synth pads which recall the end credits to an 80s thriller, all driven along with minimal 808 percussion. on the flip, edit masters soft rocks provide their own version of >the eon men<, taking the grizzled quality of the original and creating their own minimal wave inspired reworking, with a brittle bassline joined by shady echoes of dub music in its cavernous backdrop and savage low end.

ferdinando apicella a.k.a. kernel key was born in naples. in 2011 he started his electronic carreer as producer and has already had releases on popofs form imprint as well as releases on agile the label of uto karem, loose records and mkt the label of markantonio. now he makes is next step with his release on kd music.

matador is a dublin based dj,live performer and producer who has been releasing his own twisted but organic take on techno for the last four years. late last year came the huge kingswing ep on minus and now this spooks ep sees him step-up once again for a 5 track outing which balances his usual melody with a real techno drive. the title track opens proceedings with predatory, roughshod bass tone running underneath blippy melodies, snappy house influenced percussion and a dark male vocal where kenekt is all out sci-fi weirdness.spiralling space ships, undulating basslines and plenty of well-defined percussion all add up to a snaking track that really works its way under your skin.on the flip,b1 bambam is the most heads down and streamlined techno offering of them all before klay is the ep closer which manages to bend and drip little melodic droplets down the face of slinky hi-hats and deep,rolling basslines.

souvenir is proud to present its 44th ep from a duo of frankfurts favourite sons, chris wood and carsten meat schuchmann. both chris and carsten have come up through frankfurts music scene, chris with his long time residency at the infamous monza club and carsten having started the citys premier record shop freebase, still going strong 18years later. trained as a studio engineer, chris cut his chops under the wise wings of pascal feos and joinedforces with meat, who held residencies at cocoon and robert johnson. last year they dropped the mighty triple s on souvenir, which destroyed dance floors as far afield as sao paolo to ibiza.

a vanguard touch for a classic gold work on loose records by the label boss rino cerrone and flavio diaz, with an epic re-editing and two remixes by tom hades and jake childs. first one made a lot of releases for mb elektronics and rhythm converted, jake childs is famous for his success remix of blazes lovelee dae on om records. miseno is a mix of funky and old school techno melodies, with a strong kick and a warm bass line, the hi hat gives a sliding rhythm to the groove. the hypnotic synth is the essence of this track, very tasteful but very techno. extraordinary wiring makes a second step with jake childs, with a carrying tech - house beat and a funky bass line. everything is rhythmic and moved on by a minimal synth which runs on the track shaking the people on the dance floor. a tribal mood on a tech - house beat, the sub bass is pushed on by a powerful kick and the synth bass makes the track very strong. energetic tune and very good stuff for take a dance, just another last cigarette for tom hades too. a magic and innovative rework from loose records, the fusion of different styles enclosed in one release, enjoy

stainage steps into 2012 with a change in tactics and a shift in style. the half step gloom leaves the cocoon to morph into a more mature sound where glittering garage and future house take the spotlight on the dance floor.

versa and rowl are names that have been kicking about for some time now and those who have had there ear to the ground know that these boys are about to blow! all 3 tracks are just stunning. >lunar< is a rhodes journey into 2 step heaven with a serious low end. then >zoidiac< takes it to a 170bpm, but still keeps a soulful vibe that is a delight on the ears. last up, but by no means least is >warewolf< that is currently being championed by mary ann hobbs. other support includes phaeleh, skream, chefal, synkro, indigo and too many more to mention! smokin sessions deliver once again

first only available via decks.de
el nino andres delivers a full length debut for hija de colombia, and the music he provides for this releases is a step further in deepness of tech house. album is a intensive orchestral affair, going for over 70 minutes of drums, big piano hooks, strings and other mostly acoustic and analogue instruments, over a percussion layered beats.
double 12 inch, pressed on white vinyl.

no use is the first collaboration between long time friends and house music veterans steve conry and iain macpherson. and their fine debut >no use< is the first release on what promises to be a quality outlet magic feet. the original mix is a warm, mid-tempo, acid laced house throbber, perfect for those early hours sessions. taking care of the remixes are craig bratley (instruments of rapture, foto recordings) who amps up the atmospherics, makes the whole thing a little chunkier while adding some space to the whole affair. finally ooft! step up with a rolling and mesmerizing electronic house workout high quality and a stunning debut.

last year’s ‘the age of compassion’ by chicago underground house don tevo howard was one of the standout tracks for buzzin’ fly in 2011with widespread dj and media support. it joined his burgeoning body of work on other acclaimed labels such as rush hour and his own beautiful granville. now tevo returns with his follow-up for buzzin’ fly. if ‘the age of compassion’ was a simple and elegant dancefloor bump wrapped in warm analogue melancholia, then the ‘monument ep’ is its nemesis - a stark future-retro reinterpretation of the origins of house music build from the bare components of machines: raw drums, sub bass, sine waves, square waves and oscillators. and yet there is still a burnished beauty to this ep. all three tracks seems to find echoes of each other in their arrangements and brittle harmony. machine music for the modern age edged with passion and feeling, and another fresh step for its producer.

franck roger returns with a sharp three-track release alongside talented countryman terence:terry. the pairs this is now ep blasts us into 2012, a bold and edgy step-change for real tone off the back of vintage, stateside-vibed >after all< (with mandel turner). gritty opening number hustling peoples keeps things on edge, just as they should be. roger and terrys title track accelerates smoothly into funky, retro-tinged house flow, complimented by echoes of female vocal. final offering beaucoup la fête returns to moodier territory, a 4-4 stomp with real chaotic charm and buzzing fx. together, roger and terry have produced something very, very special for real tone. their >this is now ep< is a striking record asking the listener, very simply, to dance hard and dance now… early djs supports and feedbacks by damian lazarus, tania vulcano, lee foss, ralph lawson, heidi, james priestley (secretsundaze), ryan crosson, deetron, clive henry, josh wink, magda, dj t., sasha, efdemin, d julz, jimpster, matthew dear, ellen allien, hernan cattaneo, nick curly, michel cleis, sascha dive, boris werner, le loup...

endlich! nach unfassbar tollen konzerten folgt nun ein erster tonträger des duos viktor marek und ashraf sharif khan. der eine nicht umsonst als der >madlib von der waterkant< gefeiert, der andere aus einer sitar-spieler-dynastie in pakistan durch zufall in hamburg-city gelandet. zusammen produzieren sie einen sitar-getriebenen clubstep, der alle länder, völker, ja beide gehirnhälften ein für alle mal vereinigt! auf dieser maxi befinden sich neben den zwei originalstücken remixe vom legendären britischen dub/ step/ uk garage/ drum & bass-vater benny ill aka horsepower productions und dem hamburger kollektiv small people um die smallville-gang. ein must have

now approaching its fifth year of groundbreaking releases, med school excitedly present 2012s follow-up to the critically acclaimed new blood series. bringing together a collection of artists suited to the med school sound from the as-yet unknown to the underground hero, each track brings another interesting layer to the album.
with no less than eight tracks split across two 12 inch vinyl, this is jam packed with the finest beats and basslines.
a transfusion of med school versatility, with releases reaching outside the limits of d+b and into 2-step and dubstep. blood pressure follows up new blood 011 and takes it to a whole new level!

>blueprint< (movlp 455) from 1973 presents a well-rounded picture of gallaghers eclectic influences. muddy waters, big bill broonzy, roy head are all shown their due. includes the brooding >seventh son of the seventh son<, which locks the band in a swampy groove for over eight mintues!
remastered audio on 180 grams audiophile vinyl.

nice price deal !!! having established himself as one of the most exciting new talents around with a series of genre busting singles akira kiteshi, aka glasgows tommy forrest, steps up to the plate with the release of his debut album, industrial avenue.
blurring the lines between 2-step influenced dubstep, electronica, bass music, whatever you want to call it, industrial avenue is a joyous tour de force that defies categorisation.
cd version of the full album included.

gabriel andruzzi, multi-instrumentalist and core member of dfas beloved the rapture, debuts his solo moniker dj druzz vs. omega mus on his own throne of blood imprint. designed for maximum dancefloor impact, >apeman< reveals new shades of primal funkiness hitherto unexplored by man... the title track thumps along with a swagger in its step, while tambourines, deep toms and simian grunts rattle and shake into rhythmic abandon. meanwhile, audacious, finely-detuned synth acrobatics form the backbone of the track and evoke a sense of careening blindly through the jungle canopy.

striking out in june 2011 with his debut ep >in your gut like a knife< - a neat summary of his electronic excursions at that point - the beautifully artworked 12 inch acted as a portal into a world of daydreams, tumbling into shadows and embracing luminescence simultaneously. breeding surreal headphone-friendly landscapes, he struck a peculiar and delicate balance between otherworldly and familiarity, at times sneaking a sly glance towards the dancefloor but mostly conjuring a sense of longing and rye melancholy. ticking with a distinctive bounce and rhythm, it comes as no surprise that gang colours was raised on the bump and grind of uk garage. taking a step back from chopped n screwed rnb vocals and the swing of ukg, >the keychain collection< explores more sombre recesses within gang colours palette. the scattered technicolor synth melodies that characterised his ep are present, but softer, cosier even, weaving betwixt and between forthright piano chords and wills own vocals. >the keychain collection< eloquently captures gang colours first steps on a long road.