after his cosmic gate e.p. (knotweed 004), gonzalo comes back with four new tracks. here he develops further his very unique style of techno, blending deep, dubby and spacey chords together with a fierce sub-bass heavy dark background pounding beat for maximum efficiency.

with the bouq family getting bigger and bigger its now the time to start the new sublabel called bouq.sub. the first release is by larisse van doorn from berlin with 4 amazing clubtracks full of energy and charme

the ep kicks off with night escape has a melodic synth line coupled with the funky bass line to give the track a groove that will be an essential in everyones crate. the breakdown leads the listener into a different direction before coming back around and dropping into a funky groove. the second track press start which uses a sub bass line that will tear through dance floors. rhythmic percussion accompanies the bassline before powerful stabs are introduced to the mix to give the track a unique character

hailing from the bairros of lisbon, the portugese duo sabre take the helm of tasteful nudes second single. the young pair follow up an ep for w.t. records by expressing adoration for german proto-techno on a majestic scale across a sub-tropical backdrop. bali comes on like a strong cup of psychedelic tea, leaping from a tapestry of gamelan plucks to gigantic, growling bass lines and prismatic synth arpeggios. ging channels manuel goettschings hypnotic synth lines with the dance floor in mind, rubbing shoulders with a gregarious 303 bass line.

produced by jay ahern, jonah sharp & chris mcnaughton - minimalist, sub heavy techno

first up sees the new methodology track in full on dance floor assault mode - serious break-fuelled techno with rolling drums, off beat funk elements and big stabbing chords moving in and out of fx laden atmospheres at a fairly furious pace. the b side introduces yet another incredibly talented producer from the iridite stable - mike singleton is a regular dj at glasgow s internationally famous monox club as well as being one of the chief tech-heads and all round music know-it-alls at rubadub records. his track here will appeal to anyone who likes to be genuinely shaken up by a track - it s got the lot - cutting edge production techniques, heartfelt melody, intricate and complicated programming, bassline turning and twisting almost inside out, fantastic fx, but most of all >the funk<! methodology round things up with another mutant house/techno hybrid track - all shuffly percussion, filtered samples and a mournful, string laden climax, layered with weird bleep-ing riffs and super-sub bass

marco baileys latest attack boasts an impressive array of reworks, apart from his almost-jacking original. the mighty carlo lio goes first with commanding chords playing the lead role, while his sub bass bubbles in the background. mangled samples are interspersed with style and metallic clangs and spacious effects complete the affair.

the heart melting, floor obliterating grooving beast when the mud falls is held with high regard in the gc stables. solidly built on a foundation of fat tuned kicks, curly sub and an uncompromising tour de force piano spiral. effervescently ethereal, bringing on vague recollections of 80s high-end synth led kosmische production

after 17 years at the top of its game chronic is undergoing an evolution. from its beginnings as an undercover outlet for some of the scenes biggest names chronic has always kept its feet firmly on the dancefloor. with d&b now commercially accepted the world over, 2013 sees one of the scenes original no frills labels reborn, with a new look and a renewed passion to cater strictly for the underground on which this scene is built.
a new roster of fresh talent joining forces with established artists to produce what can only be described as raw, uncompromising drum & bass. switching between straight up rollers, deeper darker beats and dancefloor smashers. 4 huge tracks taken from the 20 track chronic rollers album this double pack gives a snapshot of the chronic sound, and you need that sub turned up loud to feel these – these tracks are not for daytime radio!
club support: bailey, bryan gee, crissy criss, dj hype, sub focus, dj marky, dj krust, dj craze and more!

part 2 concludes killawatts largest body of music to date, the opposing rhetoric ep, a 6 track opus of truly progressive uk underground sound that melds his influences from dubstep and techno with expansive, high-tension sound design. the eps second triplet of beats feature his most overtly techno-focussed sounds yet, expanding his horizons and dropping the pace down to 125bpm, and delivers punishing dancefloor rigidity and bass-immersed sonic force. on black air, killawatt threads tightly coiled syncopations above a grinding 4×4 structure, and delivers a near-cacophonic but ultimately heavy full-sensory overload. the flipside is divided between the churning swell of dark industrial aesthetics on art of discourse, and the moody permutations of reactive technique, where rippling melodic shimmers provide accentuation to its pounding sub-density.

(leftover / resoe / stefan gubatz / ryo murakakami) expect the usual deepness that will make the sub speakers bleed...

hot on the heels of dj deeps inaugural kern mix for tresor comes *kern vol.2*, selected and mixed by gigolos boss dj hell. the second 12 inch – the rarities – is a precious collection of forgotten early 90s grooves. on the a-side, none other than mr. daniel bell contributes to this special kern vol.2 with a track that has never seen the light of day since its year of production, 1992 – the chicago style version of his legendary blip title. a collectors piece. the b-side starts with nyc 90s lenny dee and ralphie dees (aka major problems) overdose, a 1990 relentless number originally released on nu groove. back to 92 with sub-cultures - dreams released on hayden browns own imprint strobe. all mixes on the original and rare 12 inch are simply excellent, and dj hell chooses here the forgotten tribal life mix.

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

just as summer arrives, sylphes bosses holdie gawn & micawber are delivering their third ep hypofermsenso. on the a side hypoferm has holdie gawns trademark sound, with analogue bouncy warm snares and hi-hats, accompanied by synthesized modulations and raw filtering action, forming a chuggy, sleek rhythm with deep reaching basslines and a lot of movement. on the flip, micawbers -senso- offers a tribute to experimental composer john cage by incorporating parts of his vocal works into creating a landscape of mysticism, riding along sub-bass tones and syncopated drums, an afterhours number with a psychedelic twist

two giants in dance music, totally enormous extinct dinosaurs (aka teed) & eats everything, join forces for a beast of a release on crosstown rebels. the exclusive track on the forthcoming get lost vi mixed by teed, lion, the lion is a ferocious dance-floor destroyer with a crackling, tough exterior pierced by rave fx and suspended by deeper elements creeping into the mix. remixes come courtesy of dutch producer and 4lux boss, gerd, who turns in a more swinging and suitably bass heavy sub-tech mix with added synth-line as well as a deep dub version.

for our 9th release, we give you the opportunity to grab 4 fantastic trax done by one of the best deep house producers in france right now: concept e25. they are a french producers duo (frederic boeuf & lionel cadix). their passion for electronic music was ignited in the early 90s when they discovered labels such as f communications and fnac. the pair both had strong musical backgrounds but only joined forces in 2009. since then they have continually been developing their sound and exploring new and diverse ways of making music together - with a burning proclivity for making good ol fashioned grooves - but not without a chic, modern twist - as noticed by pulse radio.net. coming after back to the source ep on seven music, garage sessions l is their 7th ep and is released by wax classics - a sub-label of the famous skylax records. garage sessions i continues their journey into the 90s underground house world, with 4 tracks featuring funky basslines, classic.

ldnwht. london white. new london based vinyl only, sub label project. tracks are being supported and played by the likes of sigha, shifted and anthony parasole. they have also featured on samuli kemppis deep space helsinki show as well as the highly acclaimed droid podcast series ...

denmarks musical flagship noir music relaunches its sub label klimaks. after ilario liburni there comes mister party non stop pirupa (defected,intacto, d-floor) with a pushing fourtracker.

repress on black vinyl.
denmarks musical flagship noir music relaunches its sub-label klimaks. ilario liburni from belgium kicks off the first releases with a very driving ep. the label releases the vinyl long before digital release so keep the catalogue numbers in your mind!

osiris music uk continue to stake their claim as one of the most prolific labels of the year, with a rapid-fire release schedule boasting consistently excellent music from kryptic minds and their meticulously curated roster of talent. next to step up to the plate is sleeper, and he delivers two imperious examples of dark and twisted sub-frequency architecture, showcasing both his production prowess and his ever-fertile pool of creativity.

a surreal spark of darkness slowly awakens a monstrous tune that becomes more radical by the second. with soundscapes taking serious shapes, the emotion actually comes from deep within: pointing out to infinity. desolate is a hazardous mixture of sick, twisted growls taking extremely unique forms, sub-driven resonating basslines and spacious soundscapes, which bound you to darkness instantly. as the intriguing second part of desolate flows through the mind and soul, no listener is left unharmed as it sweeps you away from reality. with further developed harsh, sharp percussive elements and frightening samples to accentuate this cold production, desolation will become a step closer each and every time you lose control.

believe delivers a consummate body of work with which nicoles considerable abilities in the studio are clear for all to hear. a wide-range of sounds that is sure to appeal to the idiosyncratic tastes of the various sub-sections of electronic music community. furthermore, it lives up to the high-standards of previous drumcode long-players and is an engrossing and impressive debut and one that offers a smooth segue into the next chapter of an already exciting career. sampler 3 kicks off with liberum spirita with its mazy ethereal breakdown on the flipside is the rhythmically entrancing yet uplifting fly with you.

rising bristol production team forget me not deliver 3 tracks that ride a wave of bristol-bass, steeped in a classic house sound road tested thoroughly at recent alfresco parties. the lead track *only you* draws you in with modulating pads and haunting vocals underpinned by heavy sub bass. the mix of organic and urban sounds creates an atmosphere perfect for alfrescos first release. on the flip they take the bumping classic house-meets-bass formula and apply it to *club shaker*. this time with classic chords and chopped vocals, they make dance floor magic on this head summer tinged club banger. alfresco disco co-founder luke turner aka lukas remixes *only you* making the track a more sprawling, acid tinged journey, a bit darker than the original. the vinyl of the release is truly one for the collectors.

believe delivers a consummate body of work with which nicoles considerable abilities in the studio are clear for all to hear. a wide-range of sounds that is sure to appeal to the idiosyncratic tastes of the various sub-sections of electronic music community. furthermore, it lives up to the high-standards of previous drumcode long-players and is an engrossing and impressive debut and one that offers a smooth segue into the next chapter of an already exciting career

this is a whole new level of weird - intones a disembodied voice on proximas thermal vision the lead track of his new 12 inch for tempa. it is a perfect summary of its disorienting appeal: winding upwards through a tense opening, it abruptly explodes into a turbulent salvo of percussion. its monstrous chunks of sound chop violently back and forth from speaker to speaker, assaulting dancers from all sides and broadsiding the senses, while sub-bass blasts upward from beneath. it is both alien and astonishingly intense, poised to detonate on dancefloors without ever resorting to stereotypical club banger tricks. it is easy to hear why proximas tracks have become regulars in dubstep scene figurehead youngstas record bag.

reissue of very rare and sought after 1979 opus by italys i signori della galassia.

amoss bring a fresh take on nitris survivors, delving into new depths to deliver an injection of sinister overtones and sound manipulation that the duo have become known for. snappy drums, live hi-hats and a bassline of boulder-like proportions.
laser gun: another fresh original cut from the brazilian, nitri delivering a ridiculously deep, sub laden track. with an almost liquid like atmosphere this track shifts and surprises with its simple yet effective combination of bass and percussion.

the mysterious detroitrocketscience project is back for a third vinyl-only excursion into deep space, with two more cosmic journeys. the sub-space signals and minimalism and heartbeat intro of zeta-reticuli 4 give way to deep, introspective strings as we journey through the interstellar gate to our titular destination, a class-m world in the zeta-reticuli system. cosmic. meanwhile on the b-side, the melancholy-yet-minimal xetra takes the listener ever deeper into unexplored, zero-gravity soundtrack realms while still retaining its requisite, earth-based, (neo-) detroit-style machine soul.

limited pressing on white vinyl.
denmarks musical flagship noir music relaunches its sub-label klimaks. ilario liburni from belgium kicks off the first releases with a very driving ep. the label releases the vinyl long before digital release so keep the catalogue numbers in your mind!

vinyl only! ny based undulate recordings is ready to get serious, and as such launch a new vinyl only sub label that will focus on great house music. for its first release, label bosses billy disciple & al alvarez bring you a new up and coming talent in the form of james ellis aka jpe complete with two remixes from house hero gerd, including one under his classic house moniker ny stomp. on the evidence of their first offering, undulates new vinyl only sub label will fast become house heads favourites.

drauf & dran – bekannt von kallias records. hier treffen verschiedene musikrichtungen aufeinander. dies wird auch auf seinem neuem album *colors* deutlich, welches auf style rockets, einem sub-label von kiddazfm, erscheint.

new perc trax sub-label hits hard with a re-release of matt whiteheads classic acid cut. limited 1st pressing comes on clear vinyl in a clear poly bag and full size insert

following his debut album from last year, el nino andres releases a new ep titled mona. this 12 inch red colored vinyl is home to 4 new tracks that follow el ninos flirting with all sub-genres and sounds of house music. new ep also introduces sleep night, a producer from ukraine whose bass driven lp is scheduled for release on hija de colombia in 2013.

dfrnt aka alex cowles, has put out a string of critically acclaimed releases via his own echodub, and londons, on the edge imprint, since his arrival on the scene in 2008, had his track headspace remixed by scuba which featured on the producers sub:stance mix cd for ostgut ton, and maintained a consistently forward-thinking approach to electronic music throughout this. here he joins 2020 vision offshoot fina records, alongside the likes of move d, leif and roberto rodriguez.

as a prelude to the upcoming release of legendary technoist kirk degiorgios sambatek project, far our has brought together a globe trotting cabal of techno auteurs to remix selected tracks from the album delivering a straight up club kut 12 inch of pure sonic devilment. from detroit don rick wilhite, fresh face barcelonan duo nx-1 and londons mercurial post sub innovator spatial, these remixes take the sambatek template and filter it through the producers distorted visions of what carnival at berghain sounds like.

the next vinyl-only release on candela rising is a 3 track ep from irish duo dara smith & ian mcdonnell, a.k.a lakker. all topped off with a remix of the title track by us born and birmingham based dj skirt. after a string of extremely successful releases on blueprint, killekill and an early 2013 release in the shape of a remix for stroboscopic artefacts, lakker are back and showing more range than ever before. coal bath is a real frankensteins monster of a track, a techno/garage hybrid with haunting vocals hiding through the middle and broken beats that hit hard. skirts remix takes coal bath and lays down some heavy demented bass, chops up the middle and grooves things up. all of which leaves a remix ready for the bunker or warehouse. on the flip, rsspstp is a heavy hitter. distorted bangs set the pace for this one, which evolves into a prime example of the attention to detail lakker are so famed for. machine music at its best. the final track on the ep, brood, is dark and dense, full of cold atmosphere, sub-low beats and distant, distorted drones. techno for the darkest floors ...

a fistful of wax is an extension for some very special projects of our beloved deep house skylax records sub – label wax classic. for this 2nd release, we give you the opportunity to grab 4 fantastic trax done by some of the best deep house producers at the moment

limited 200 black vinyl pressing in custom brown record jacket with black inner sleeve.
the deeply layered rhythms and atmospheric elements that refracted shows across the four tracks on along a ghostly trail make a perfect match for silent season, as the berlin based newcomer joining some illustrious company in the shape of stl, djorvin clain and edanticonf in contributing to the canadian labels rise. clouds of sub bass meld rhythmically with the stripped back percussive lilts of enlightenment as they traverse a scenic back drop of textural atmospherics, whilst the title track is similar in tone if imbued with a spectral feeling that justifies the name. contrasting this, both oo-koo-he and hyperdimension are gloopy bassline lead arrangements that slowly swell around the senses.

nearly 10 years on from it’s last release, phantom audio relaunches on march 11th 2013¬†and what better way to start than to go back to the very beginning! ¬†originally released on dec 6th 1999, phantom force went on to become one of the legendary dnb anthems, still being heard in sets today. fracture tears it apart and takes it right into 2013 with a mammoth half-stepping groove, led by those familiar pounding stabs, nervous strings and teasing break edits. digital & spirit go to work on backlash themselves, harking back to an era where the beats where dirty and the mood was heavy for a trademark slice of sub-heavy organised breakbeat chaos.

nearly 10 years on from it’s last release, phantom audio relaunches on march 11th 2013¬†and what better way to start than to go back to the very beginning! ¬†originally released on dec 6th 1999, phantom force went on to become one of the legendary dnb anthems, still being heard in sets today. fracture tears it apart and takes it right into 2013 with a mammoth half-stepping groove, led by those familiar pounding stabs, nervous strings and teasing break edits. digital & spirit go to work on backlash themselves, harking back to an era where the beats where dirty and the mood was heavy for a trademark slice of sub-heavy organised breakbeat chaos

with this fizzmint 12 inch vinyl-only release under his borealis pseudonym, jesse somfay (traum, archipel, ...) releases something completely different, yet so complementary, compared to his 2012 debut release on origami. on this track, with a total duration of 13 minutes, borealis pushes the envelope in his experiments of deeper techno infused with darker multi-layered ambient reaching the sweet spot to the perfect soundtrack of a pumping and flowing heart-themed release on dandelion lotus sub-series anatomy. on the flip side of this first anatomy series release is a remix by lakker (hailed & played by blawan, aphex twin, autechre,...). limited vinyl-only edition, with artwork by alex konahin. we dont really need to say more, dont we?

the latest emission from firecracker sub galaxy unthank! three tracks of wigged-out soul from the mysterious booshank.strictly limited vinyl,500 copies with no re-press silkscreened two colour artwork by house of traps clear 10inch vinyl with custom 78rpm style metallic labels

balance, the prescription sub-label, released its first 12&#8243,, in 1995 with this project where glenn underground first introduces his cvo alias. now this stunning sju reissue brings both mixes of “party time” to the a-side and the flip brings the deep house classics “mighty real groove” & “bonus .

prolific dutch producer roel funcken has established himself an agile, meticulous sonic craftsman whose output has consistently been as accessible as it has innovative. most recently, he opened for flying lotus and tipper during his last us tour. as half of the group funckarma, he has recorded for esteemed labels including skam, ad noiseam, arcola (warp), isophlux, marguerita, and others. for mercury retrograde, his first release on schematic, funken taps into textures reminiscent of the mid 90s drum n base sub genre tech step, the lush downtempo of bristol, and hans zimmer’s soundtrack work. this latest release adds to the ever evolving, rich, and inspired catalog of funcken.

vanguard sound proudly presents their new sub label anunnaki cartel! this debut release features four strong analogue chicago acid-house & house tracks by chris mitchell, amir alexander, joey anderson and chris and amir. limited copies and no repress

anyone familiar with techno will have almost certainly know who the advent is. the advent first started out as a duo (cisco ferreira & colin mcbean) having a solid history creating & producing music with & for some of the giants of techno including derrick may, jay denham & kevin saunderson & releasing tracks previously on prestigious labels such as ffrr amongst others, cisco ferreira continues to produce some of the best techno ever known & this ep is no exception. mixworks are proud to announce the release of d sector by the advent.

myles serge is a dj, musician and recording artist who has released on a vast swathe of labels including 6one6 | defrec, eshu records, knotweed records, dirty planet, sub sequent records, miga, wallshaker music, 3rd wave music and night drive music, and personally owns imprints re(form), space and dosed recordings. including remixes by myk derill and aubrey.

island rescue marks the first release from san franciscos dan judd under his sorcerer alias in three years. with this release on new diskotopia sub-label a kind of presence, sorcerer fuses his trademark californian balearic sound with influences gleaned from 70s afro-funk tapes for three new original tracks, backed up by myakkah and greeen linez remixes. strong support has been coming in for the release from the wire (who have played tracks from the release on their rewired radio show), spin magazine (who featured an exclusive stream of the release with a feature), jon tye, gold panda, magic touch, the beat broker, ben cook (fucked up, yacht club) and many more.

vinyl version of the dva damas album on downwards sub-label dn. comes with free cd.