a triumphant song full of strings & things. eamon & justin liked it so much that they decided to do a dreamier take on the original. alex added ‘ammadomyownthing,’ a slamming, way-off-kilter monster of a track to complete the package.

boomchik is back with a 2nd release. si murray, one half of deep space orchestra, strikes out on his own with his other worlds project. solid basses and rattling percussion fuel an e.p. that gurgles with bright detroitesque finesse and variety that shifts between large almost basic channel feelings, to glitteringly precise house music. a five track release, full of floating pads and spacious reverbs take you directly to other worlds as lush strings and tight percussion patterns do exactly what they intend and trip you back to memories of warehouse days. murrays extremely tight production and musicality give this an edge that though reminiscent of the tones and feel of days gone by, has its feet firmly planted in the here and now.

local talk is proud to present a release featuring clemens kahlcke aka clé, also known as 1/2 of märtini brös. a true veteran in the electronic dance music scene with several releases on established labels, including poker flat, dessous and liebe*detail. the title track the jam is a classic deep house track, cleverly layered with elements that builds the track gradually, giving it real drive and purpose. dirtytwo is on a roll and after remixing hnny last month the dynamic duo continues to make house magic, their take on the original is another winner. the sharp beats, shuffly hihats, short staccato strings rips the track to dramatic effect and a guaranteed weapon in any djs set. local talk is talking to you!

on the fourth unterton release the black dog present a new sound somewhere between house and techno that the black dog call darkhaus. the original version of * council flat emptiness* is an infectious, futuristic, disco-tinged version of a progressive dancefloor workout bathed in strings, mellow melancholia and heavy bass. this is preceeded by a straight to the point stripped down version that multiplies the hypnotic elements of the original. on the b-side a 9-minute-30-something remix from luke slaters l.b.dub corp project drives the original into classic slater territory where techno and groove marry and electrify each other.

drums, please! a funky fresh editainment 12 inch from tiger & woods latest siblings boe & zak. *loop for love* is an epic henry-street-disco-house track with soaring strings and an instantly captivating vibe. this will haunt you for months. *kiss my cologne* is a dubbed out drum workout that is laden with fx and is a useful tool. on the flip *unstoppable* is a disco rap cut up with an additional bonus trip. you have been warned!

the 7th release on aniara marks the debut of henrik bergqvist from stockholm, sweden. two tracks of no frills, hands-on house, made with unbridled love for music, machines and the simple joy of dancing your ass off. a-side *go for what hurts* is all about the strings and the slamming beat, propelling you into the early morning vibe, while the b-side *spin* has what can only be called a truly irresistible groove. it is the type of track that takes the party from a simmer to a rapid boil!

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.

ur dj, ican co-founder goes deep after releasing a slew of tracks on historia y violencia, seventh sign, & rush hour in recent years. lush moods with lots of strings & pads on this 3 tracker.

the secret of luck lays not in property, but in giving. therefore klangkuenstler and shemian are releasing their first ep on kallias which is at the same time the first in 2013. the >gluecks ep< spreads this feeling through a successful conception of ist four tracks. the jointly produced >spiel mir das lied vom glueck< initiates this in a wonderful way. through playful chimes and mellow organ sounds paired with melancholic strings it let sunny feelings come up even in cold winter days. the remix of geschwister schuhmann is an outstanding and yet completely different interpretation, with its dreamy vocals, nestled in a warm and spherical soundshell created by the interplay of gentle organ sounds with synths, strings and mallet percussions. with >einhornallee< the b-side starts with a driving pumping groove and a hard syntheziser line dissolved by gentle chimes. >welttraum< fascinates because of an dramatic arrangement supported by extremely tense strings and fullfills it with a catchy xylophon melody.

excellent split vinyl, great variety from deep house to disco, chicago house flavoured. we love this... repress 2015

limited 12 inch including > breathe< , basic soul units first track with a vocalist along with a remix from label owner jerome derradji (with gerald mitchel - ur - on strings) and a long version of the techno stormer > clouds< .

every once in a while a record or in this case an ep comes along and its so bursting with feel good vibes that even the most cynical dance music listener cant resist. at the mere age of 19, francisco davalos is about to grab the attention of many. simply put, the young mexican has a superb ear for the language of music. after a recent 12 on nurvous (nervous records new sublabel), on the prowl finds itself lucky to land these four tropical themed disco tinged club bombs. with hints of what made tensnakess coma cat so successful the bronx skillfully puts together his tropical ep packed with plenty of playful pianos, strings, congas, marimbas... theres no holding back.

willie burns and aroy dee on remix duty ... golden combo! sequencias is slowly building their profile with their outsider house,acid and chicago rooted tracks. hailing from new york, just as likeminded labels wt records and l.i.e.s., sequencias is delivering the goods! another place, another time is an epic track and willie burns stepped over his shadow. trippy and full of tension, slow building without taking the paved path. killer track! we could say the same on the aroy dee remix, however he is going more in the chicago direction and with adding dramatic strings. truly epic!

genius of time are back after a great year with houston, we have a problem on royal oak, gliese 581g on aniara, several excellent remixes and extensive touring with their unique, all-hardware live set that spans 30 years of music technology in one show. this release features two of the highlights from their current set: a-side tuffa trummor med synt is a new jersey house bomb for the year 2012, whereas tuffa trummor med röst on the flip follows up last years science fiction with an off the hook beat, expertly processed vocals and a strings breakdown reminiscent of that mid-90s inner city vibe. artwork by jeffrey meyers.. essential!

the a side arbitrary stakes out its intentions early with a solid groove and dubbed out stabs. a little vocal in the main breakdown increases the tension before it all kicks back in with a reassuring thud. on the flip galaxy high is equally deep but opts for some juno chords and soaring strings to bring it life. finally on lgb some 80s soul samples are worked in to a slightly tougher electronic jam.

manhattan 85 is a funk driven affair of disco-led house. dabbling in a melange of sounds from classical strings to techno bleeps and vocal samples, the build-up to some complex layering is arranged seamlessly into feel-good, tuneful house that will lift any room.

the four track ep is indebted to the classic sounds of chicago house.

big 4 tracker with a long long playtime more than 30 minutes ... great to listen great to play ... first time only on vinyl available... a classic 4 tracker ep on thomas melchior s own imprint. stripped down, intense and intimate fairytale tracks packed with subtle female vocals leave you w/ ur mouth wide open...a1 -the call-: that s one of the best ways to start ur day listening to this plain uplifting house vibes and grooves.. wrapped in silk.. a2 -everything ok-: those vocals and synth start to weave around you..stripped dub beats..then b1 -the bow- lifts you up again with subtle synths and strings..nice snare programming..b2 -soon- is the grande finale..half ambient with an oh so powerful reprise..siren like vocals.. irresistable.

two artists, two brothers, its guido and danilo schneider who insist on presenting their musical creativity on enough! music. intense energy and passion melt on the ep of >family affairs< and pump up the listener to joyous moods.

continuing their quest to unearth deep house gems new and old, vibes & pepper introduce the world to manuel keyz with a killer four-track workout that makes all the classic moves. the strings and keys come in seductive, nocturnal arrangements, while the snippets of vocal come from true soul divas, all atop of bumping garage house funk. the tune that stands out to our ears is >orange love<, replete with sexy saxophone fit for lil louis and dreamy key flourishes that give a considered and wistful tone to the track, but really there is plenty to work with on all four corners of this ep.

known for his releases on hamilton dance and on the prowl party breaks, marcos cabral comes from brooklyn, new york, and needs no introduction for the house music lovers... after been fascinated with his work, we decided to approach marcos to try to join him on our new project, a harmless deed, because we thought it was exactly the type of artist and music we were looking for and when we recieved the demo we were not let down at all. land of tar ep is a mixture of oldschool sounds with a modern and personal point of view. on the a side we can find > pitch lake<, our favourite track on the package. already tested and probed to be working perfectly on the dancefloor, it yet has a deep, weird and beautiful touch. b side is more classic chicago influenced, on the old mr fingers type, 707, synthy melodies, pads and strings...

the organ grinder made a lot of noise with his sought-after obsession track late last year. his unique and raw blend of deep house and uncompromising beats perfectly fits 4lux catalogue so, here the grinder serves you with 4 mighty dancefloor bombs. smiley face is a tough ravey club track with catchy vocals and blunt stabs. project features a collab with jessy allen resulting in a mesmerizing tune. universe is another pumping track reminiscent of early belgium rave music but then in a true organ grinder club-vibe. heaven is a smooth nugget with delicate strings, simple organ notes and atmospherical vocals.

wars/when i feel is juk juks third 12 release for nommos lead tune wars is pure winter melancholy driven by dark rhythms and brooding basslines, occasionally broken down with celestial synths. slick, enigmatic and moody, a hard one to pin down but easy to get lost in. in contrast when i feel is an irresistible piece of minimal garage house. big kicks and crisp highs are punctuated with reversed strings. all this is scattered with juk juks signature vocal manipulations.

>impolite to refuse< by claude young remade and remixed by santiago salazar and esteban adame as ican. originally released in 1996, >impolite to refuse< immediately inspired the future members of ican. it had that detroit techno soul with latinized bass and percussion, even before knights of the jaguar, claude youngs masterpiece had won us over. also included on this release are two new versions of >impolite to refuse<. esteban adame and santiago salazar did their homework to recreate the strings, bass and then added their own inspired twists for the ican remake. esteban adame slows it down to 118 bpm for a latin funk jam on his deep mix.

sare havlicek is back on nang following the release of his second full-length album <escape machine< back in june. this time it is a lean selection of variations and edits of the his track >diamondback<, a 2-part nu-disco opus laden with real strings and serious groove. parts 1 & 2 were included on >escape machine<, this ep sets out to expand on these ideas and unravel the mystery of parts 3, 4 & 5.

soul 223, a seasoned producer with releases on delsin and souljazz under his belt as well as having a significant pedigree releasing as stasis on peacefrog in the ninetees. eastern promise is a fine balanced ep covering deep sample based jams, spacey disco grooves and sunshine laden strings

detropolis (original mix) is optic nerves take on detroitís infrastructure rebuilding. detropolis opens with the unmistakable optic nerve strings giving you a sense of riding on a futuristic people mover in the night time summer air. the dark and twisted growly baselines makes you long for partying in the new downtown detroit.

mowar enters autumn with the 2nd instalment of deep floors, once again exploring the deeper grooves of techno. first up is ohios fbk, whose first release already goes back to 1996 on the legendary frictional records. with she brought me there fbk opens the dance with a solid deep dancefloor groover, driven by a hypnotic hook and infectious chords. stripped down and yet full of atmosphere. after that uks tom dicicco and italys roberto bosco team up to deliver all dem, another stripped affair with rolling drums and chord stabs, a solid blend of deep hypnotic layers of groove. on the flipside we find spains aiken with a strong detroit-infused workout, in-your-face kick drums, jacking rhythms and dramatic strings. your turntables will love it. last but not least, a new belgian upcoming producer stevie p delivers a dubbed out functional deep techno track with hip-sensitive chord stabs and a fiercely throbbing rhythm.

it has been four long years since glissando released the critically acclaimed >with our arms wide open we march towards the burning sea< and the duo finally return this november with a new record >the world without us<. the new material bares glissandos trademark of ethereal voices and tip-toing piano melodies but the overall sound is richer and more expansive. epic swells of strings and guitars sore above the drones and field recordings to create an intense yet fragile noise. this lp is a highly limited deluxe package of just 300 copies, including code for free mp3 download of the full album.

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.

superb deep house massives out of berlin from joe le bon hailing from finland. continental atmospherics with subtle chicago crunch sounds! >life is a bird< is a lush and beautiful deep house track, while >spring 64< with its repetitious percussion and a touch of dramatic strings develops into a 10 minutes long epic. as a bonus there is >drumbum< - a dub-vapored composition which recently appeared on pro-tezs >knights of the sad pattern< compilation and was previously unreleased on vinyl. limited to 300!

nice price deal !!! borngräber & strüvers latest album represents a unique selection of chamber music compositions created in the period of 2000 through 2012. this denotes a new facet in the musical cosmos of the berliner duo, combining influences in the range of minimal music, classic and baroque, as well as the art of improvisation and pop culture. clouds can be considered as an album for fans of richard skelton, the caretaker and christian naujoks, but its distinctive work manages to reach a far wider audience. the album begins with the piece wellen (waves) for soprano and strings. the music is arranged and composed in a sort of wavy-shape, as the title suggests. it is a piece in the purest form of minimalism: without an end, without a beginning. the following track mobile pays homage to richard strauss don quixote, as musical parts and constantly changing atmospheres reconcile to create a sense of movement and mobility. last but not least, secret bells represents an instant composition as charles mingus would say, combining piano works and field recordings. clouds 1-3 were written for a virtual chamber orchestra and join together to give the album its leading name. these >clouds< differentiate themselves trough stylistic influences, ranging from classical to the latest in music.
includes code for free mp3 download of this release.

lakosa & io are third to grace the madtech roster with their dancefloor banger home early, which features remixes by west norwood cassette library and the 17 year old exceptionally talented experimental grime producer pedro 123. home early is a punchy house track weighted by bass and marching with the suave speed of 4/4 house. its sultry vocals and samples tease the determined beat that drops in and out developing a bold breakdown. the track sits nicely between house and uk bass, giving it the flexibility to sit within an array of styles in future sets and mixes. west norwood cassette librarys remix gives the original a disco tinge with the use of strings and vintage sounding samples. the vocal is scrunched and ricochets neatly off the carefully placed beats and samples. the pedro 123 remix gives the original a smack of grime and a refreshing sound. pedro stretches the vocal into a smooth echo that drifts over the top of his clipped punching bass line. a grime-tinged wobble and a bassy beat resonates beneath pedros impeccable percussive production.

2 slamming tracks by label heads silent servant and santiago salazar with that classic historia y violencia formula! side a >mi alma< is a throbbing beast of a track with silent servants signature feedback sound underlying it all. while the drums pulsate along the track, the main synth modulates throughout working the dance floor to a techno frenzy. side b >corazon< is the perfect contrast! taking notes from the 313, salazar builds this track with vibes and strings to a uplifting detroit vibe that is his signature sound.

frank music proudly presents: the future sound of limburg! our homies monosoul & johannes not only like peter hoff produced house sound back from 2001 but also good food, turkish beer and a good laugh. on mondays they use to sit together and cook or make music result is tasty house music as we like it.whatever is pushing prime time house.chords,higher strings and those beats. we shouldnt forget about the nice acid line in the end. mornin moanin is more on a mellow tip, pads and a nice bass out of the beloved juno machine. for warmup or late nite use they offer jomo mf which consists of some riot-as-well-as-rainy beatdown sweatness house.

cazumas yume is a delicately balanced trip, from a broke, raw groove towards the light. striving upwards all the way, higher through beautifully orchestrated pads, strings and chants. if you flip the record, you will find envie by mr raoul k. if you know raouls sound, you would probably find this one to be on the clubbier tip. bulding from a groove of raouls patented percussive arrangement comes an electronic sandstorm, from tiny stabs through a full on and freaked out break where the mighty beat is totally lost. and then back at it! this is really one of those tracks that you cant help yourself from playing whenever control is lost on the dancefloor, a gateway to the crowds inner animal.

nathan fake schlug mitte der nullerjahre mit seinen releases auf james holdens label border community ein wie eine bombe. sein clubhit the sky is pink im james holden remix definierte das neue genre neo-trance. der tune wurde von den groove-lesern zum zweitbesten remix des jahres 2004 gewaehlt, das darauffolgende debuetalbum drowning in a sea of love war für das mixmag das zweitbeste album des jahres 2006. fuer steam days zog sich nathan fake aufs land in norfolk zurück und kreierte mit seinen vintage-bandmaschinen nagelneues material, das wieder sanfte,melodische genuesse mit starken dancefloor-attacken vereint, und die technische professionalitaet des produzenten erneut unter beweis stellt.

samuel l session is known for his percussive and driving sound, something he has honed over the last 16 years. the >you are< ep holds onto those values and gives a gentle nod to his detroit luminaries as he combines his trademark gated snare rolls and percussion with soaring strings and a gallant bassline. samuel l session s return to klap klap is a poignant one, a weighted ep that oozes soul, character and groove.

martin brodins third single from the forthcoming album which is due for this summer. second one for you who forgot was strings attack, with remixes from headman and ilya santana.

hannover based imprint yippiee return with the outstanding come with me ep this august by manuel moreno, backed with remixes from label owners filtertypen and normen hood. this release follows the success of yippiees treibgut sonder kompilation which featured cuts from deepnhouse heavy hitters chris lattner, moritz piske, patlac and gorge to name a few. now the german imprint deliver this four track single from swiss producer manuel moreno whos releases on 8bit and dj sets at space and privilege (ibiza) have earned him a highly praised status in the underground. title track, come with me, opens the release, encompassing a boomy kick drum, tight drum programming and ethereal atmospherics to create a deep and dark distinctive quality. the inclusion of a gritty sub bassline further fuels its murky progressive vibe, while the introduction of a soulful vocal hook and bright string melodies adds a lighter touch to the composition.label owners filtertypen opt for a less is more approach to their remix of come with me. stripping back the atmospherics to a more dismantled state, the duo-apply punchy drums and a warbling sub-bass,resulting in a smooth rolling groove that runs steadily for its duration. the cut comes into fruition threeminutes in when the pair bring in an amalgamation of deep strings, synth shots and delayed fx, finely placedto create an expansive dynamism. hello bernhard employs deep worldly percussion as its driving force, while guitar licks and warm chordscreate undeniably beautiful imagery. moreno demonstrates his ability to manipulate melodies with precisionhere, introducing several elements to play off one another in a call and response fashion. last up on the wax release is im sorry, a solid slice of house built around rolling toms, sawtooth bass notes and trippy vocal murmurs. manuel utilizes heavy delays and big room reverbs to create cavernous effects in the breaks that adds an incredible weight when the preceding groove is brought back in. to close the release normen hood offers up a remix of hello bernhard as a digital bonus. applying deep house tactics, hood plays on warm piano stabs and brass hooks that deviate around the tight-knit drums for several minutes creating an epic rework.

mario basanov, the lithuanian super producer is coming back for more and for showing the other side of his multifaceted musical persona. best known for catchy hooks, pop melodies and vocal productions, mario delivers here two slow burners in form of closer and something about. darker and deeper than one might expect mario basanov is at his best here. on remix duties are two fellows from the other side of mario’s studio wall - a dynamic duo of saulty and bradka better known as downtown party network. the combo pitched up the tempo, beefed up the groove, and even added some euphoric stabs and strings for enhanced dance floor usability of the title track. best kept secret - hidden sounds of vilnius house scene uncovered & presented by vidis. vital sales points: - a follow up to massive we are child of love single on needwant - releases on silence music, future classic, needwant - remixes for metronomy, crazy p, robert owens

jay bliss is our first ever romanian signing. there has been a influx of superb romanian producers over the last years including a:rpia:r and the trend continues with bliss and his hermanndstadt collective. developing a style sitting somewhere between house and techno, with strong detroit roots he has released for the likes of immigrant, hudd trax and diynamic. pluto has been a staple of ralph lawsons sets for a while now, its a smooth and crisp tech house roller that recalls classic 2020 releases gone by, especially those of carl finlows. on the flip weve turned to skudge to give us their own take on pluto. weve been fans of skudge since they dropped their first single, and have had us transfixed with their excursions into pure analogue, loopy, dub techno ever since. their version of pluto is a different beast to the original, all stuttering percussion and menacing strings, a perfect counterbalance to the original version

after the debut release of the excellent track hizou on the claremont 56 label last year comes another outing from the enigmatic newcastle outfit four hands. working with original material from the manchester-based experimental producer caro snatch, four hands creates a subtle and beautiful, cinematic piece of work that tugs at the heart strings like some long-forgotten adriatic getaway. taking the four hands mix as a source the cryptic and hugely influential group zoviet france, offer a very rare appearance on vinyl with two mixes that bring the listener right back to the sublime and epic landscape of north northumberland. a limited press on clear vinyl this 12 provides a deep and moving listening experience

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<.

dark funk for dirty minds! three new and raw box tracks by paul du lac (bio rhythm), who seems to be pushing his minimalistic jackin sound palette even further. we have the fierce and autistic-tantristic dirtyness of tantra master, the dance mania flavoured funk of childs play, and the deep strings of the bassline-driven spaces below, a classic chicago-inspired piece of work that seems to come from deep within.punchy and excellent dj tools.lo-fidelity, hi-energy.

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!

spring 2012, in his dark analog moustache records homestudio downtown rotterdam city david vunk made his bowie ep. this energizing ep contains 3 various styled tracks for the dancefloor. on the this side the track forever always a stunning filter house tune with a vocal that goes on and on, a fat party break and rolling low kickdrums topped with some crazy hihat programming. deep deep deep! 45 rpm rolling. on the that side two tracks. a notorious full power hi energy nu-disco/electro track filled with evil strings, catchy melody, tr-808 drums and arp odyssey baseline madness called disco sysex. the b2 track called vroezenpark sounds like it comes straight from hell, a dusty techno track with berlin infleunces, tr-909 drums and a roland jupiter 8 synth. insane and paranoia style. this very limited pressing comes with luxury gatefold fullcolour sleeve, poster and hand numbered, limited copies.

when it comes to and strikes you, it works. this is the only thing that rules only300 familys sound, an edm label born in milan in the end of 2011. tech house with no strings attached is the reference point to start from and experiment with, together with the diverse influences of a genre in progress. our musical research - coming from only300 (milan) staff vision - goes beyond ideological bounds between means of production: no matter if its digital or analogue, the point is the emotion behind the sound, even if it comes to your legs, heart or brain. o300f sees flying high records - not just dance floor/club/listening oriented - and it thinks that labels are just gilded cages.

nicholas bussmann has shed his skin once again, now transforming into nicholas desamory to release >like you< - a house album of such warmth and rough elegance, it will leave the scene all excited.
comes as double 12 inch vinyl in gatefold cover, including code for free mp3 download of the full album.