lost sounds are the archives of a forgotten history. the raucously raw, vodoun-inspired rhythms of cotonou have confirmed benin as a mecca of 70s afro sounds and revived the story of its people, but the unopened vaults housing the countrys catacombs of musical riches are endless. with this as our compass, analog africa charters its fifth expedition to benin, traveling far north to delve deeper into the obscured repertoires and tales of the bariba and dendi people.

from one possible interpretation to the next: a view from a car. click. nighttime, being on the move. click. before or after the accident? click. – mix mup offers us a plot on the way from a to b, which could be a piece of a secret, perhaps even a great story. in order to decide on this, we must lose ourselves first. lose ourselves in disorder and early sorrow.

as the story goes ame & dixon heard osunlade play envision out in america, were completely bowled over by it, rushed the dj booth and immediately asked to remix and release it. they did and it turned out to be quite possibly the biggest record of 2011. to coincide with the release of the osunlade in the house compilation defected have re-released the record with brand new remixes ensuring that this summer will be once again dominated by the vocal sounds of envision. argys vocal and dub take things into classic mid 90s new york-esque territory, garage sounding bass line, looped vocal intro… if you didnt know any better youd be forgiven for thinking that was from the hand of a certain mark kinchen

our second vinyl release 2012 introduces a new series, the bias jams, on ilian tape. we start off with a compilation of 4 tracks from japan, serbia, argentina and italy. after some internal investigations we found out that imugem orihasam is not only a japanese shaolin, but also a yoga guru. his bias cut sounds like an instruction for a deep meditation in a forest. we chose a forest, because forests need to be saved. too many black puffs of vapour are killing them at the moment. our late riser regen probably didnt had that a mind, but we declare him to be an environmental activist from now on. now how should we include paper tape in this story … had a look online and found the term perforated paper tape. pretty interesting stuff, it was one of the first methods for data storage. ok are you guys joking? orbital? there is no way to write a good story with those track names. >an atomic orbital is a mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a pair of electrons in an atom<. yeah right! well in fact its enough to know that the bias jams series will feature some heavy bomboclaat bias cuts from various artists! cheers

the next chapter in truesouls evolving story comes from marc antona. with discography highlights that include releases for mobilee, highgrade, micro-fibers and, most recently, his own dissonant label, antona is an already familiar name to followers of quality techhouse and the deeper, groovier side of techno. impressive career credentials that have been galvanized by marcs appearances for cadenza as part of their vagabundos tours. with such experience behind the ibiza-based producer, it comes as no surprise that this ep brings the kind of sunshine sensuality to truesoul that has come to characterize the soundtrack of dance musics mecca with the sultry percussion and understated funk of >gloves off< or the perpetual bass groove and twitching rhythm of >darwins corner stone<.

whats this tune? is a question djs are asked frequently, though very rarely by each other. >amame< has been floating around a very select dj circle on limited vinyl pressing for some four months, and the question has evolved to >how can i get hold of this tune?<. amame is a murk production from oscar g and ralph falcon under the guise of intruder. any murk production is a rare thing, and a record of this quality and breadth of appeal is perhaps even rarer. effortlessly straddling the often tricky to navigate border between house and techno, it features one of the most hypnotically memorable vocals of the year courtesy of jei. already being championed by the likes of kerri chandler, dennis ferrer, seth troxler and even ricardo villalobos has ensured that all those loitering around the booths of dc10s closing party and fabrics birthday were enquiring of its story. now the story can begin to be told… for part two radio slave gets both sides of the record to render his unmistakable style and production qualities to the original parts. these versions are super heavy and intoxicating even by his standards. hand stamped white label pressing

uruguay 2012. a fish takes a trip and experience a thrilling, unforgettable journey. lamau tells this incredible story and the remixes of aybee and fallhead helps to get a view from different directions.

already being championed by the likes of kerri chandler, dennis ferrer, seth troxler and even ricardo villalobos has ensured that all those loitering around the booths of dc10s closing party and fabrics birthday were enquiring of its story. now the story can begin to be told

12 inch album sampler from taken from hervas debut album meanwhile in madland will leave you literarily astonished!! a1 tech house bomb be like me, comes exclusively on vinyl as well as the deep & hypnotic dj nature remix!! meanwhile in madland is a work of rhythmic seduction and deep breath, with a relatively restricted, yet very distinctive canvas of sounds, digging into different genres, providing a refined and enchanting result. on this sampler youll also find triangle, an electorid trancey uk funky track prooving our youngster is reactive and prepared to the most recent floor developments. soul crash, is a spiritual electro-funk track with the right dose of angelic singing and charming keys, bringing back your memory to aphex twins selected ambient works volume i. the sampler story ends up with the sensual male-female singing interaction of breathe!

the continued rise of alan fitzpatrick is the biggest story in uk techno right now. having enjoyed a rapid ascent since his emergence as the new kid on the techno block in the latter half of 2009, fitzpatrick now enjoys a status as a highly respected and in-demand producer. by releasing his debut album for adam beyers globally renowned drumcode label, alan became the first act to record an album on drumcode since 2005.

with their 22nd release, culprit unleash their most narratively and sonically rich ep, courtesy ofone of the genres unique young voices, jozif. his lady b ep is a work of intricate conception that goes well beyond typical dance music themes, instead serving up a personally vivid and cohesive story. with these five immaculate tracks, culprit appears closest to fulfilling their mission statement of delivering music cinematic in its scope, true to their los angeles roots.

the continued rise of alan fitzpatrick is the biggest story in uk techno right now. having enjoyed a rapid ascent since his emergence as the new kid on the techno block in the latter half of 2009, fitzpatrick now enjoys a status as a highly respected and in-demand producer...

acquiring success in the spring of 2009 with the release one of the years biggest dancefloor tracks, the last twelve months has seen an amazing run of productions from alex celler, his is a story of talent married to dedication and resulting in increasing success.

düsseldorf born niggemann has enjoyed a constant climbing success in recent years thanks to his precise tech house productions on 8bit,tsuba and supernature.now based in berlin,he arrives on poker flat with this,the first single to be lifted from his imminently arriving album debut. we dont want to tell you too much about the album right now, but if these two tracks are anything to go by,be sure youre in for a treat!dont wait (extended mix) layers niggemans trademark tight, percussive beats as it builds towards a surprising vocal arrival and a killer,positively hung bassline.equally perfect for late night sessions as it will be for the coming spring summer season,basking in the sun,its a versatile and uplifting cut in the true poker flat tradition. on the b side a dubbed out synth voyage unfolds with curious.working snappy drums and airy,wistful fx,niggemann skillfully tells his moody story with passionate charm.swirling synth pads lift before a mid-point break gradually introduces a second theme,cementing the young producers able hand at writing melodies and creating strong,rushing feelings.

fire are to reissue pulps 1987 album >freaks< part of the fire embers reissue series with a special 2 disc release, with the second bonus disc packed with singles and b-sides from the freaks era.

>vintage violence< is john cales first post-velvet underground album and was originally released in 1970. cales signature sound with the velvets was purposefully rough and aurally challenging, but >vintage violence< is a startlingly user-friendly piece of mature, intelligent pop with a smooth, satin finish.
the welsh rocker shows a pop craftsman at work on ten tracks that reference everything from country rock to beach boys harmonies to the band-style americana and beyond.
180 grams audiophile vinyl pressing.

early support by frivolous, dj sneak, adam port, mihai popoviciu & matt star. the first arms & legs release in 2012 comes from daniel steinberg. take some house and a pinch of minimal, add a dash of electronica & put some disco to the top. shake well… enjoy!

sometimes it is difficult to tell the journey of an artist such as flash grab road. initially, it is the story of a struggling taxi driver from marseille who made electronic music in his spare time. one day, tired with life he decided to throw away everything and live for his new passion, texas holden poker.

diynamic virtuoso stimming returns with a classic three-tracker, showcasing his skill and everlasting talent to surprise. again and again he reveals that his name stands for quality and permanent transubstantiation. the opener, windowshopping, is a catchy, floating and harmonic groover introducing the springtime, slightly transporting its warm breeze directly onto your skin. epic moog-stabs,string-hits, shuffled shakers and electric vocals are telling the story about of a stranger whos walking around a city-center during nighttime. on b1 stimming comes along with an old and firm friend. south african lazarusman, wellknown from stimmings funk with me or chang , again demonstrates his unique talent to deal with words, explaining that its not stimming but every listener himself which makes the song come alive. november morning is the slowest track stimming ever released so far. its name is program. weird violin-sounds, organic percussions and everlasting groove create a grey and moody vibe absorbing the listener.

jean wells story is not an extraordinary one in the world of soul, although her voice certainly was. her biggest hit >have a little mercy< from 1967 was a glorious slice of deep soul, a plea to a lover, whom she is addicted to, but who doesn t seem to notice. her gospel-trained voice perfectly encapsulating those feelings, whilst a stark arrangement dominated by an ethereal organ and dramatic horn stabs heightens the unbearable effect this man is having on jeans life. yet at the time this record only reached number 25 in the r&b charts, just another bit of genius amongst many, thrown out by the black american music industry at one of its most creative and profligate periods.
jean left us with a fantastic recorded legacy, of which her recordings for clyde otis, which are gathered here, are the choicest cuts.

dancefloor killer -take a trip-, led by hector moralez vocals, is the story of a mad after hour where dj w!ld got two years ago in ibiza. a funky house track with old school beat and a mesmerising fat bass. remixer-s monikers do not necessarily need some more explainations, just feel the quality and consider their legacy. long-playing a-side -radio slave-s gotta get up remix- is the reflection of matthew edwards- love of re-edits and remixes, with his particular taste for jackin- sound beloved of house aficionados and fractured funk, oddball beats and mechanical soul. incendiary tune. veteran on the remix world, with highly expected remixes that drive dance floors across the globe to ecstatic conditions by means of his intense beats and rhythms, dj sneak delivers a furious banging house remix on b-side, with melodic rhythms that will suit dancers- soul. duo having instant chemistry as friends and in the studio, fries & bridges a.k.a phil weeks & hector moralez set the bar high with their consistent quality of house music. their -ghetto mix & dub- are sick, tight and tasty, and will for sure ingnite dancefloors worldwide.

zooloft records is approaching to the era of future tech-noir and this release is the result of an internal process of thoughts and ideas behind them. it tells the story of a sad wanderer who is trying to find the path to personal truth. outside, a desolate scenario of modern architectures of cold glass, standing to the edge of horizon. a wonderland of mirrors and empty landscapes: the triumph of solitude. the a side starts with a complex and claustrophobic dark-techno driver which sets a point of no-return. an obsessive pattern of sub-frequencies collides with breaths from the beyond. sound paranoia. the highest frequencies create phrenetic and compulsive rhythms to make the dynamics imploding. the heroes of modern-age industrial techno, orphx, make the path to truth harder. they trace an obscure reinterpretation of the a side with a percussive alarm that marks the time, while dense and anxious atmospheres are followed by syncopated beats and distorted high-frequencies. the breaths from the beyond are now closer than ever. the ep gets closed by an evocative, thoughtful and beatless composition. the perfect soundtrack for those who are wandering and wondering

mannequin is sincerly proud to announce the second volume of the much acclaimed italian new wave italian compilation. danza meccanica is the latest, unmissable chapter in the story of italian post punk - the less traditionally rock branch. it outlines the approach taken by ten more or less unknown groups who all deserve rediscovery and to be remembered alongside luckier outfits. ten tracks that spell out the manifesto of a scene fascinated by electronic innovation, a scene that used the sounds coming out of english labels like factory, 4ad and mute as a reference point. the grey atmospheres and raincoats of a still-divided berlin, and those of manchester, which along with sheffield produced sounds destined to inspire future generations of musicians and producers. limited edition of 500 copies, 2 inserts

following his successful >tears in vain 12inch< on perspectiv, promising new producer simon garcia continues his quest for the holy-grail of modern house and techno as we set forth into >cavern<. and indeed >cavern< is a breathtaking ride - a warm pulsating synth pattern is coaxed along by a dusty, filtered kick before we are greeted with rushing bright percussion and a thunderous lead kick. wild fx open up the floor with the first ecstatic break and from there on the track runs with a mind of its own, exploding with rapturous drama and tasteful restraint. bringing us back down to earth at least for a moment. ‚bass ii bass‘ treads more swinging, groovy territories in a classic ny styled house track, updated for 2012. freaky, pitching vocals swirl around a tight bass-led rhythm section, telling a futuristic story of hopeless hedonism. the emotive-piano house vibes of ‚options‘ will likely raise a few tingling hairs for those well acquainted with steve bug‘s recent dj sets. the perfect blinded-by-the-morning-sun moment, mr. garcia really shows of his classy production skills with this slinky, moody slice of classic house.

after his debut album connecting the dots at the end of 2010 and several remixes in 2011, h.o.s.h. finally returns to diynamic music with some fresh productions and a statement: life is music is life. thats the name of his upcoming, long awaited ep, showing new sides of his verified and openminded taste in music. h.o.s.h. presents us three astonishing original takes on vocal music, all featuring the soulfull singer malonda. the opener what do you want me to say? is an immediate hymn consisting of an emotive vocal supported by sexy percussions, an impulsive cowbell and a deep, pumping bass. totally focussing on getting people to move. this one will stick right into your head. on the a2 h.o.s.h. again introduces a straight groove but this time he combines it with repetitive vocals, hypnotic synth-sounds building up tension and even some slight strings. hidden pleasures is an instant viber. the finisher high! is slow and a true groover with a gripping bassline, drifting melodies and a vocal singing a short story about those special moments on the floor that we all know. in the end h.o.s.h. has managed to re-introduce himself without even focussing on this.

fresh from a full tour of the uk, django django are pleased to announce the release of new single ‘default’ through because music. the band have been busy doing great things in the east london bedroom slept in by their drummer, producer and de facto leader david maclean. amongst those great things is stand-out album track ‘default’ and of course their self-titled debut lp which will grace us with its presence on january 30th. vincent neff (singer and guitarist), jimmy dixon (bassist), and synth operator tommy grace make up the quartet, who met at art school in edinburgh. django django’s story looks set to be a long and compelling one going by early response to their debut record. by banging together their thirst for adventure and their exacting high standards, they’ve produced an album that seems to have everything, but on which everything never seems too much.

raw handmade branded artwork... never seen before on the vinyl cover ... next longplayer on knowone - again strictly limited copies ... 3x12inch with finest pure detroit techno-house by a well known but unknown artist, each track got one side to tell his own story. special handmade artwork ... be fast! only 1 copy per customer!! / nur 1 vinyl pro kunde möglich !!!

nice price deal !!! ahoy ostseeeule dennis reich. the days are getting shorter. he was now the summer of 2011. what remains is the hope of a golden autumn. the dennis has brought him to us, the golden autumn in all its facets. it has caught the fever, the baltic sea fever. since he gets the freedom for creativity and outs of everyday life. now, yes now that the days are getting shorter again, we have had the time to finally rest the soul. the titles tell of the longing for the sea. time on the waves billow, now the sea is very gentle. we are again at one with nature and music.dennis has taken up all his feelings and emotions in these two titles, and takes us on a journey, a journey to the sea. he is not alone. on his journey he meets sven tasnadi, what else one finds on poker flat and cocoon and the emotional feelings picks up and tells ist own story. but what is that, yes there are more shadows seen. the kollektiv ost and even have what to tell...

soundway set sail for colombia once again, delving deeper into the south american countrys rich musical past. 55 tracks spread over two triple vinyl releases. the original sound of cumbia is soundway’s definitive guide to the origins of colombian cumbia and porro and the result of five years pain staking re-search by will quantic holland. 1500 copies limited worldwide.tip!triplepack 1 tells the story of some the earliest colombian cumbia recorded, a genre that captured a nation, spreading from its birthplace on the caribbean coast in land to central colombia and the capital bogata

following vincenzos astonishing recent album, >wherever i lay my head<, which really elevated the producers status into the stratosphere, we continue the story with three new remixes, from cult legend tom middleton, smooth-talking newcomers genius of time, and talented uk-based mic newman. tom middleton, who needs no introduction as the legendary producer behind such classic projects as the jedi knights, global communication and cosmos, hands in a modern deep techno remix that shimmers with melody and dubbed out echoes of the original version of >sometimes saturday<. leaning towards epic, with moody old-school synth builds set against contemporary punching bass tones, it certainly doesnt disappoint. swedens maverick slow-housers genius of time rework vincenzos >106 downtown< which is also a work of genius in its own right. the boys add sensitive, detailed down-tempo beats with some wonderful warm swirling vibes mic newman transforms >hello!< into a crafty fresh tech-house groover with his dub remix. floating, ethereal synths mix with bubbling acid and liquid beats in this seriously smooth and complex mix.

müller records, the berlin-based label, has a long and proud tradition of high-quality releases. it also has a strong track record in sniffing out up-and-coming talent - acts like berliner falk romstedt, alias hawkinson. his eps and remixes - check his former eps and remixes on muller records- hadalreadyshownthathewasequallyathome creating techno with a driving groove as he was knocking out strong and detailed synth melodies. now his first lp is being released on müller records. klaf , put succinctly, is an album that picks up the style of hawkinson s previous singles and runs with it. (or: that expands on the style of hawkinson s previous singles.) it s a story written by the dance floor, for the dance floor. hawkinson is processing the experiences and emotions he s had over the past few years both as consumer and dj and really shows us where his roots lie - in techno! the influence of detroit is all over this record and can be heard straight away, with strings, melodies and soulful surfaces drawing you in immediately.

one of camel s bandmembers suggested doing an entire album based on a book. a number of books were eligible but the emotional appeal to the snow goose by paul gallico was so strong they started writing and recording a concept album that would portray their vision of the story. the result, the instrumental the snow goose, turned out to be their breakthrough.
pressing on 180 grams audiophile vinyl, including full colour insert.

nanotek joins the subdiv fam with a track that has all the twists and turns of a lynch film laced with the tempermental edge of mark chopper read on a comedown. venus is truly subviolenz.on the flip and only because there always has to be two sides of a story and the story being machinecode and nanotek is devestating. aptly named nanomachine this reduced tempo beast really grinds your soul out of ya bones back in to the mechanical furnace. supported by every rotten filthy floor destroying subhead known to man and machine. the future is violenz!

reissue of the 2007 album from the national on translucent yellow coloured vinyl.

the singular threads of the musical fabric that is barrio weedwagon are too numerous and long to trace the beginnings. however, the story does indeed have a start. the spark first took flame on a dance floor deep in the heliopolis favela of são paulo, brazil. after this initial shared out of body experience about 2012, barrio weedwagon can best summed up in these words: emerging from a black hole in the center of the milky way galaxy, the beings who would claim the name barrio weedwagon were awakened. the steady stream of organized radio frequencies from earth became a soothing and yet tantalizing lullaby for our heroes.

vespas, pillen, rock n roll. neben „west side story“ und „grease“ hat kein musikalisches drama die jugendkultur mehr geprägt als „quadrophenia“ – die rockoper der britrocker the who aus dem jahre 1973.

part 1 is a oldschool jackin house track with some minimal touch. a peculiar bassline, some good hi-hats and hypnotic vocals. danceflloor bomb! part 2 is a deeper mix of part 1, based on the same bassline. it has a slower groove and a softer kick. amazing second chapter for the supercharged story. nuit blanche is a down tempo track full of surprises. totally killer!

***vinyl only***. following last years debut tsuba limited release its a pleasure to welcome back our favourite italian rio padice with > the return of the luchador<. the luchador story continues with 4 more tracks of timeless, raw and melodic house music all made with machines.

slamming four track vinyl compilation with strong floorfriendly house

i m elephant! yuri alexeev, our new face from ukraine talking about a new minimal story about an elephant with chainsaw. and here vi tva musicgroup presents the 8th strike of enter music. includes remixes by our enter guy fallhead (10 inch, diametral, thokadee) and biohazart (ukraine).

new album by dj mehdi. born, raised and based in paris, dj mehdi has been producing major french hip-hop artists since 1995 while making great noise (and platinum albums) with his bands ideal j and 113, remixing various electronic acts and composing soundtracks for many french and international films. signed to pedro winters ed banger records, he has released his first full-length lp in 2002 (>the story of espion< virgin), and is about to drop lucky boy around april 2006. new single i am somebody features vocals from canadas finest chromeo and remixes by kenny dope from the mighty masters at work. resident dj at paris legendary pulp club and on radio fg, he now tours all around with busy p and justice.

for this first release, we give you the opportunity to grab 4 fantastic trax done by legendary detroit producer : jason grove. born in detroit, he started his career in the late 80s, dj-ing in underground parties when the techno house movement was just at the beginning. he was invited few times on detroit local stations such as wdrq & wjlb to play. some said he was at that time very close to the >wizard<, helping producing their first tracks with anthony srock as final cut. he had many opportunities during the 90s to release some of his work on various prestigious labels, however, as the guy is really hardcore & straight edge, he prefered to continue producing only with analog gears (dont ever speak to him about a computer or hell get mad !) & record his work on cassette only, selling it to indie stores & giving it to friends for some special events (birthday, graduation ect ... !). we heard this story long times ago & it was only when we were in l.a. last year at pooh-bah record shop that we finally managed to get our hands on one of those tapes (one from june 1991 & the other one done in october 1992) with some of the best & incredible music we ve heard in years, it sounded like kerri chandler before kerri chandler did even start to release any tracks ! those first tapes are finally available after a hiatus of more than 15 years on vynil only (!)

its a love story: stil vor talent have long been mad about niconé and sascha braemer so that the recent past has seen some very memorable releases by the two producers. now its about time they join forces to release a whole album together, of which the first set of two vinyl packages is taken. known for their often very musical techno and house productions, >romantic thrills part 1< encapsulates this style while adding an extra element of sex and pop appeal, without straying too far from the dancefloor. >pianotic<, >runaway< and >caje< are three prime examples of how to incorporate piano, trumpet or guitar melodies organically into electronic music without sounding artificial

neon dreams is the debut album from london-based producer and night slugs co-founder james connolly, aka l-vis 1990. across 15-tracks and 55-minutes, james distils a lifetimes worth of musical influences and experiences while conveying the story of the last 12 months in his life through vocalists samantha lim and javeon mccarthy. 2010s *forever you* single, which featured mccarthy, was a key jumping off point in establishing the overall vibe of neon dreams. the track features here as a slimmed down, 3.5 minute version. this length represents approximately the average track-duration across the entire lp, and is indicative of james long-held desire to proffer an album in very much the traditional sense of the term. further vocal turns come from co-founder of the sound pellegrino imprint and french hip-hop outfit ttc, teki latex.

synkro-a man of taste. synkros signature of this ep, slinkier double garage motions, in a deep house vein with pitching r&b voices. warm, housey keys and whipcracking rhythm syncopations with a lovely sense of restraint. a cracking good story. does this suit your taste?
transparent yellow vinyl edition.

synkro-a man of taste. synkros signature of this ep, slinkier double garage motions, in a deep house vein with pitching r&b voices. warm, housey keys and whipcracking rhythm syncopations with a lovely sense of restraint. a cracking good story. does this suit your taste?
transparent green vinyl edition.

includes cd of the album arabxilla!
the debut album from the venezuelan aerea negrot is one of those records which speak with such intensity that her deepest emotions are instantly laid bare to the listener. this heartfelt account in music and words relays her unique outlook and life story to the world without a hint of inhibition.

as music lovers we draw the greatest inspiration and pleasure when hearing compositions that tell a good story. bon voyage is one such example. rising from the ashes of the highly sought after les aeroplanes whose >impersonal naviguant ep< for mathematics was a sure-fire hit.
this vibrant parisian outfit has delved deep into a rich sonic landscape and evolved a musical score which is incomparable to most of todays computer generated music. bon voyage cross genres as musicians, they carve out the sweetest melodies and allow the nectar to flow with an assortment of italian strings, american filters and japanese oscillators.

marc releases now the fourth and final vinyl extract, >rules of madness - part 4<, a perfect place for two uncommon creative tracks that reveal the very wide range dissonant can bring to your ears