two and a half minutes of drums rolling under a whirlwind of cranky guitars and vocals arguing from the bottom of a 1990’s boom box, that’s 51 black super. 11 tracks and 30 minutes to cross the usa, from california with pavement and weezer to ohio with guided by voices and the raspberries. 51 black super isnt a band to get lost on its way, or in futilities. written, composed, recorded in an emergency, with short and intense sessions, the debut album by 51 black super is made in the image of its creators: spontaneous and eager to get things out there. sounds like the strokes with less cocaine and more facial hair, said a californian rock critic after listening the two first few tracks.

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artists such as daniel mehlhat, ben hoffmann, blondes gift and canson have released on the 555 series, now berlin-based producer marks his debut with two exclusive tracks >silicon mountain / mirrows<. todd bodine is know for his rich en details techno / house releases on labels like highgrade, morris audio, tresor, immigrant or treibstoff. his first release on claude von strokes mothership label will be out this summer

catch n release – about the record with >catch n release<, the first solo vinyl from the big bait labelhead since his >peter clamat ep< back in 2011, the shuffle-don delivers a highly elaborated house music ep – extremely warm, soulful, sparkling with energy and fully loaded with refreshing grooves.

volt 002 various ideas features vakula, siamak amidi, animous, miruga and nasrawi. the compilation comes as a double-sided release, and can be found wax-cut only! this compilation is the second release for vinyl-exclusive label volt music. the tracks were hand picked for their subtle strokes of emotion, and smooth movements. although the music varies in genre, from deep house, dub techno, trip hop and atmospheric acid, the compilation comes together much like an artwork of different colors with one underlining theme.

pow! belgian duo goldffinch are back on saigon recordings, bringing things back to where they should be: the dancefloor. the duo of yoann and gilles, from brussells, belgium, launched themselves swiftly to the forefront of their chosen electronic music style with a series of unmissable dancefloor weapons on labels like jackmasters numbers, claude von strokes dirty bird, saigon, airflex labs and audio culture. four new tracks on an ep entitled the volume, guess what the first track is called ... (yes, we dont do cleverly named eps). the lead track is smashing up airwaves/dancefloors around the world to the extent that we do sincerely hope that no injuries may have occurred due to any aggro-dance moves (we are not liable). support thus far has come from the likes of paleman, loefah, mary anne hobbs, and benji b, amongst others. goldffinch/saigon fully endorse the use of peacock related imagery.

state is the debut from ore, this is techno deftly delivered. four original tracks showcasing an artist ready to make their mark plus remixes from darling farah and jon convex. a debut that stands out - state showcases an artist ready to make their mark. prime-time berghain techno functions are triangulated with detroit in 1987, birmingham in 1997 and london right now. the result is sumptuously textured asymmetric dance music. richly harmonic, expressionist techno that takes in pneumatic hi-tech funk, warehouse-maddening propulsive hydraulic and rarefied low frequency dub chords. complete with laboratory-precise edits, cold, crystalline sampling and skeletal machine effects ore recalls richie hawtins plastikman all the while keeping a rooted afro-rhythmic swing reminiscent of theo parrish with shuffling hi-hats, deep bass and strokes of barely-tamed percussion.

the a-side tears it up with hartwood, rodriguez jr.s biggest hit to date. with a series of alternating and repetitive keyboard strokes and soulful lyrics bouncing on a thick velvet cushion of rich background base, this number is guaranteed to appeal to the industrys most respected players. already landing on the hard drives of pete tong, laurent garnier and simian mobile disco hartwood has gained a bit of airtime as loyal listeners burn for the final release date.

pianobatacazoo provides us his most powerful set up ever: vibrations and deephouse oriented strokes charged with baroque sensuality, decorating and presenting himself extra sensitive through solid percussion lines that come from uk-funky, counteracting with elegant shines of real instruments. mngc, a more minimal cut built from an explicit mutant bass line that works as the spine that receives new tools through the playing of the tune: dry falterings, bipolar personality that makes his own the mysticism of the original dubstep or the synth motifs connected with the intensity of the deep techno.

a1 bassline, comes with a new release on his own imprint source unknwn, slur b/w slingback. his latest release >why do you< out on claude von strokes dirtybird, following the huge success of the buoyancy/falsehood ep on the same label, both releases were met with glowing reviews. his musical aspirations originate from genres such as garage, and drum and bass.

will azada is back for his third appearance on proper trax, and his first solo 12 inch, with the appropriately titled strictly heat. drawing from the success of the labels split personalities ii, his collaboration with piltdown sound on the wet feet ep on woods n bass, and >easy does it< on the newly-minted mystical disco imprint, will azada continues to draw attention to his diverse style with three floor-torching cuts on proper-003. from the driven, hands-in-the-air piano house of >pump that shit<, to the queasy chords of the unconventional, yet highly mixable >drunk sequence<, to the relentless, searing arps of >for the floor<, strictly heat is likely to induce near-strokes on dancefloors globally. other info: marbled color vinyl, red jacket, black sleeve, 200 copies available.

second installment for par wax. this time the series continues with label manager george paar delivering two original tracks destined for the underground techno arena. molecula 5312 is a track in itself the source for this record. the number sequence used in the title of this track represent s the combination a cyclist uses to obtain a hard cadence. thus this track delivers a cadence that is continuous and solid just like two pistons delivering force evenly. damien schneider s remix is a track that has an intricate groove that will make an instant bond with the listener and destroy any intelligent dance floor to pieces. espectroscopia the second original track in this record flirts with the astros, the unknown space that is above us. lastly m_patcher s edit is a unique piece of music directed to the experimental minimal and somewhat the unexpected. truly a track that flirts with strokes of sonic waves. the rest is for you to listen and judge with your own ears. preview. including remix by damien scheneider + edit by m_patcher.

limited 1st run on clear wax ! comes with colour a6 postcard ! following the success of their recent titles from rrose, sandwell now invite yves de mey aka eavesdropper and half of sendai (with peter van hoesen) to the party with a truck full of his analogue gear and a superb collection of finished tracks to boot. shades of frank bretschneider and alva noto collide providing a coherent insight into the mind of an artist clearly going somewhere..

with their sixth release klangfarbe schallplatten from cologne presents the first full time ep of the french artists jules & moss, after they contributed two tracks to the split ep >them van / sick up< (kla03) with holger brauns & tim wagner, released end of the last year on klangfarbe schallplatten. jules & moss are worldwide known for their dj sets, they are also performing drum & live acts - at the zoo project (ibiza) or the full moon parties (thailand). there will be more releases soon on claude von strokes label dirty bird (usa) and the german label >session de luxe<. the ep contains three new tracks and one remix. kapoun is a cool & sophisticated accordion track in a typical french tradition, but with a modern groove

for the penultimate part of reklusives vol.1 we continue our theme of mixing established artists with fresh blood and for this part loco & jam, alex d elia & nihil young and simon stokes all return to rekluse after successful solo releases with the label in 2009.
reklusives vol.1 is fergie and henry vons new compilation series launched to celebrate rekluses first birthday. so far they have been joined by james dutton, psycatron, electric rescue and clement meyer and we are only half way through...

this is textured tasteful music thats designed to stimulate the mind and soothe the soul, incorporating broad strokes of jazzy keys, warm electronics, retro funk, deep house and more into an intoxicating swirl of sounds.

2009 has seen a slew of new detroit producers in what is turning out to be a stunning year of activity for the citys dance music. as the area experiences another test of its collective mettle, these musicians have emerged with some fresh insights. its detroits new wave, and its happening at a time when everyone wants to know whats really going on in the 313. as always planet e is on this wave with monty luke. following up releases on claude von strokes mothership music label, luke transplanted from california to detroit, shunning grace for grit and delivers his first offering for planet e, >art, love & war.< the labels first release since the 69 box set, >art, love & war< matches deep, stark piano stabs with sharp expansive drum hits, its upfront, its beat-driven, its for the dancefloor. the fantastic carl craig remix on the flip throws jagged edges of the original around in unexpected ways, its the first c2 remix on planet e since his epic remake of martin buttrichs >stoned autopilot<

played and supported by loco dice, livio & roby, nima gorji, …
new ianus71 introducing new maverick jazzsters autre. >unheard melody<, their 1st ep, is a compelling debut. a viral swinging mix of influences coming straight out of their studio jams, this opus marks again the steady search of ianvs71 for modern and unconventional grooves. from the contagious deepness of the title track, through the latin strokes of >canoa quebrada<, the hypnotic building groove of >masquerade< to the funky subtleties of >mismo< this is infectious material for feet and minds!

holds herself like a woman/burst its banks is taken from kill it kids forthcoming album the single was produced by ryan hadlock (gossip, strokes, blonde redhead). available on limited edition 7inch vinyl (500 copies).

for the joy of those who know (and even more so for those who dont...), here come some classics with the capital c. treated, reworked and re edited by the unusual suspects, these gems shine for quality originality, and most of all, variety. from the late 60s (b2) to the 21st century (b3 came out only a few years ago), this 12inch encompasses some immortal tracks that bring joy to whomever the listener. different folks, different strokes, yet a1 had to be one of the most air played tune of the 80s, given the popularity it still enjoys. a2 is one of the finest moments in a legendary funkateers career: top class arrangements and groove. b1 sounds like the perfect summer outdoor party tune...boogie oogie oogie! no... not that one thats been rinsed for decades, this ones less predictable. b2 shows theres room for bop modal deepness in this killer 12inch, going back as far as the late 60s... on blue note of course. closing the series b3, a real surprise duet of the new millennium from an album that even topped the charts in 2004... smashing! dj or not, this 12inch is real hot! bring out those summer bbq grills, for we got the soundtrack.

la danse de l hibouthe fourth release with bucketround follows the path left by his past references, not disregarding the exploration of new horizons. oval future face (bucketround recs) grants us his peculiar way of understanding electronic music. avoiding the hype or settled guidelines la danse de l hibou brings us right in the middle of the night where nocturnal birds of prey hunt. we are in front of his deepest work so far, full of details and rhythmical shifts shrouded in minimal sound with its own soul... as if it was meant to be just for this work, it is apt for lounge listening, dancefloors or even forests. the re mixes collection does not fall short on quality: pablo bolivar (regular) as usual everything he touches turns into gold and this time pablo does not disappoint. nimble groove full of hectic changes and sudden pauses enriches this melodic remake. a real dancefloor hit. angel galan (add sensor) theres no rule for crafting remixes and angel is the clearest example. an amazing explosion of multicolor strokes transformed into tangled logic sound.

part 1 of the new double-release from tiefschwarz aims at the heart of house music: soul. “on&on” is a first-class arranged club track. starting off with a wonderful mellow theme, that is adumbrated by the bass line in an one-and-a-half minute long exposition. the track ups the tempo with an additional hi-hat resolving into a shuffle beat. in double time, we move on towards the first break. here an edgy, minor key-chord sequence is introduced, making it obvious for everyone, that this track is gonna take off. eventually the keys function as a counterpoint to the classic bass line. a four-to-the-floor “on&on” vocal sample takes over after the break, adding another percussive aspect. as the track goes on a mulitiplicity of side elements sets in - no room for tediousness! in the end the “on&on” vocals resolve into “it’s so simple… . who knows, but this could be a broad hint to all the tech-house academics out there. no matter what, this grande finale raises a smile from every last sweaty soul on the dancefloor. with “best inn” on the b-side tiefschwarz create a dance classic, dressed in 2009 fashion. reminiscent of long gone nu-groove times, a traditional house beat - including a tiny off-beat tinker bell - blasts out of the speakers. a slured synth-organ provides the track with that certain edgyness. here, the brothers keep it laid-back yet exciting at the same time. this piece goes on and on and on - and you yourself run alongside, not wanting to pause. but watch out! at the latest in the second break, tiefschwarz put nostalgia to the test via some shockingly muffled metal drums. one of these moments, where you wish yourself back into the middle of an eight-hour deep-house set in 1992. the train departs. one thrillingly beautiful landscape after another runs by, until the warm sun strokes of the south suddenly rouse you out of slumber. arrived

todd bodine demonstrates with this ep once again extraordenary taste and skills. after a very successfull excursion on claude van strokes mothership label and his activities as a heavily booked live-act and dj he presents on >unexpected life-form< two brilliant tracks, that seem to burst with their energy. todd bodine apparently has gained a lot of experience how to bunch the impact on both the dancefloor and the musical side and how to turn the result into a wall of sound. and hes doing it by following his own unique style. on the a-side >calypso< captivates you right after a few seconds with its pulsating sequences and a subtle growing energy-level from break to break. developing a drive which wont miss its impact on any floor. >snakeskin< on the flip is homogeneously build around shimmering melody-sequences which create the energy of this track, while the bassline below pulsates warm and deep. sounds like: detroit without kitsch. or like a cross between matthew johnson, robert hood and fabrice lig. to put it in other words: a typical todd bodine release in the best sense. allready a true highlight in the highgradecatalogue in 20

ffms premium label for deep & minimal sounds qualitative high above standard dance stuff is back from the summer break. traditionally lnz mastermind pascal feos himself lights the lnz release oven and adds his label cataloque with two endurance track runners. it may surprise, how airly the runner with starting number 1 floats through the colourful wood of golden october, cheered on by moogy mild hookline that strokes the drum body. from time to time the race track passes some clearings, the chilling atmosphere of pascal feos side-project aural float waves at the horizon. but then he trots on and on embraced by the feeling of runners high. with the racing number 2 the >generator child< starts athletic but thoughtful on his tom tom-dymanic soles, more and more leading into an 808-hypnotic run on black asphalt. a >generator child< speech sample trails off in the dusk and an lfo-spiralled veil of mist twirls over the head of the scared kid.

boom bip and gruff rhys present neon neon neon neons debut album stainless style is a highly imaginative slice of conceptual power pop inspired by the incredible life of playboy automobile impresario, john delorean. on stainless style super furry animals front man and solo star gruff rhys and la based producer boom bip unite pop, electro, rock, crunk, hip hop and italo disco, whilst exploring a range of subjects and events relevant to deloreans life. album guests include spank rock, yo majesty, har mar superstar, fab from the strokes, magic numbers, fat lip and more.

>life is the only drug i wont ever give up<. this is probably the most life-affirming claim ever forwarded by ware- labelboss matthias schaffhäuser and its made to fit the party. and as hes being the guest on a very special label hes going all the way. totally in accordance with the wir-label-philosophy, the title track shows off lots of modern producing skills, never sticking to just one rigid idea but coming along with a whole bunch of attitudes. pop-induced vocals are artfully woven into minimal beats, housy strokes meet sound concrète, and the whole combines to one neverending track, leaving the elitist style ghetto behind and delivering itself to the pulsating life outside, leading to a truly beautiful work clearly thats one hell of a challenge for every remixer, but lovable atom smahing mathias kaden is the right man at the right place, as he knows how to deal with emotional content under the influence of the contemporary raw. his eleven-minute-opus tightens, focalizes, piles and moves around the original material, but without betraying its spirit. this remix seems larger than life but still maddingly gripping and you get the overwhelming impression that here every angle leads to another, every bit communicating. its a nation under the groove, all in one track, and its here to be heard

played by todd terje, tim sweeny, mungolian jet set, bill brewster, dj cosmo and more. on this release they don’t seem to hide their combined love for soundtrack and trip hop at all! the heavy sonic landscape that is painted then suddenly gets some strokes of warm synthetic keys while a mid tempo 4/4 bass drum hypnotically keeps you going towards the end. finally you kindly get administered a dose of druggy guitar for maximum distortion effect.on the flip norwegian top-flight psychonauts mungolian jet set show their genius by telling a totally different story. for their dark & gloomy medievel knievel version the main theme from bs&f gets many variations and transpositions.this is a genuine and highly intelligent epic dance floor masterpiece not for the faint-hearted!

9th edition of the la musique fait la force sampler series. includes feists my moon my man, james talks the remote and claude van strokes the whistler

cool double a side booty. feat dole & koms flight 815 on the a side. flip for a deep grooving, tribalistic techy edged house mix of claude van strokes whos afraid of detroit

his debut album urban plastic has been hotly anticipated but its not long now because its due for release in october. what you have in your hands is the first single plastic fantastic, which features the vocal talents of ashley slater. this tune is built solely to rock the party from back to front and getting the dancefloor freakin out! anyone who has not checked out madox g toolz ep series then let the g dub be a lesson to you. proper off the hook thundering breaks hitting hard were it hurts. riva starr is a new project from madox, which has forthcoming releases on claude von strokes dirtybird and jesse roses frontroom labels. as you would expect its a bumping ride into electronic weirdness and you cant help but love it. jamie fanatic also ramps up the party vibe on his boompty remix. all in all you got yourself an excellent package of jackin mixes here.

we are very happy to welcome on this 6th release one of the hottest girls of the moment soz adams. after winning the remix contest for claude von strokes worldwide hit >deepthroat< on dirtybird rec. she has decided to release her debut ep with us here at esperanza, showcasing her forward thinking, forever dark way of doing things. on a1 we have eyes forlon. this track is characterized by an amazing groove that will leave u hypnotized from start to finish, thanks to its solid arrangment which makes for a dark and introspective track. moving to a2, eyes forlon has been remixed by minus hottest property jpls, who delivers an incredible remix, re-editing all the rhythmical parts while keeping the all the sounds that charactirezed the original track. the 2nd remix on b1 comes c of inxec from contexterrior. he gives a funkier and more intense interpretation of the track, cooking up a real dancefloor bomb. finally for the b2 we have >behind the checkout<. a broody evil track but at the same time groovy, a special crossover that will excite the weirder and more eclectic djs around. an amazing debout for the stylish hottie soz. with this record we are sure that she will capture the hearts of you all and cause serious damage on the dancefloor.

cool slamming chicago styled funked up house ... incl dj sneak remix

two and a half minutes of drums rolling under a whirlwind of cranky guitars and vocals arguing from the bottom of a 1990s boom box, thats 51 black super. 11 tracks and 30 minutes to cross the usa, from california with pavement and weezer to ohio with guided by voices and the raspberriesÉ 51 black super isnÕt a band to get lost on its way, or in futilities. written, composed, recorded in an emergency, with short and intense sessions, the debut album by 51 black super is made in the image of its creators: spontaneous and eager to get things out there. sounds like the strokes with less cocaine and more facial hair, said a californian rock critic after listening the two first few tracks