though the origin of trance music lies back in the late eighties, there are still tons of trance fans out there whoÕve been enchanted by the early days of the genre. they are the same people whod lose themselves completely in their all-time favorite trance tune and would give anything to hear an all-classics live set. today, their hearts may have skipped a beat or two as armin van buuren released the twelfth installment of his Ôa state of trance classicsÕ series. stacked full of seminal records from the likes of above & beyond, armin van buuren, atb, chicane, cosmic gate, gareth emery, markus schulz, paul van dyk, signum, super8 & tab and more, Ôa state of trance classics, vol 12Õ turns any moment into a trip down memory lane. featuring a grand total of 36 classics in their extended, unmixed forms as well as an opening track that pays tribute to the pioneering efforts of the late robert miles, it stirs the embers of the near-ancient crowd favorites and allows them to entrance the world in the same manner they did years back. for anyone who looks back on the early years of trance with a smile brighter than the sun, a state of trance classics, vol.12 is a must-have.

cd only, no digital! 2015 live recording from supersense festival melbourne, previously unreleased, featuring a supergroup around manuel gšttsching, ariel pink, oren ambarchi, shags chamberlain playing material from the classic ash ra tempel releases schwingungen and seven up! total time: 53:17

double cd feat. tracks anc exclusive edits from the jammers, skyy, love committee, charo, double exposure and loleatta holloway. mastermixed by dimitri from paris

armin van buuren kehrt fŸr seine ibiza-ausgabe 2017 zum bewŠhrten on the beach und in the club konzept zurŸck und prŠsentiert zwei exzellente sets mit ganzen 20(!) exclusives. somit besteht exakt die hŠlfte der gesamten mix-doppel-cd aus exklusiven, nur dort erhŠltlichen tracks!

welcome to the ever so eighth sun-drenched installment of all that is great and summery in the nu disco universe. back at the helm after a few summers off is slovenian superhero and all-around nang buddy sare havlicek at the controls. sare has deftly compiled and mixed a cadre of fine delights for those summer grooving nights (and days).

2017 re:issue

following on from the 2015 return to the frey real ibiza returns to the white isle for the 2016 edition of the benchmark balearic compilation -real ibiza volume 9-. first launched in 2000 real ibiza was one of the first wave of ibiza / balearic inspired compilations. a cornerstone of the genre alongside the caf̩ del mar series. real ibiza gets inside the balearic bloodstream by mixing in downtempo sensibilities, mellow house, cool jazz and plentiful doses of evening sun-washed grooves. for episode 9 bahamian dj loudery returns to sample the delight and mood of balearic music worldwide. as is the formula for real ibiza the zeitgeist is all ibiza whereas the particpants int the music hail from locations all over the word. first up we head to prague to sample the 30 piece string section of the prague philharmonic orchestra with czech producer sonority setting a mellow introducing tone with the cinematic -virtus-. its then a trip to the other side of the world for australian producer gary b to set things on a dreamy plateau with his bass guitar driven -better life-. next it is some unabashed sunshine groove with the lazy trumpet, sunshine piano and -boys of summer- guitar with -isla paradisco- from steven solveig.

diese zusammenstellung ist gewisserma?en der soundtrack zur ausstellung -soul of a nation: art in the the age of black power-, die 2017 sowohl in der londoner tate gallery als auch im new yorker brooklyn museum gezeigt wird. dabei geht die kompilation den einfl?ssen nach, welche die b?rgerrechtsbewegung und der schwarze nationalismus im gefolge von martin luther king, malcolm x und der black panther party gegen ende der sechzigerjahre auf radikale afroamerikanische musikentw?rfe in den usa hatten. zu den von soul jazz pr¤sentierten k?nstlern gehüren ikonen wie gil scott-heron, roy ayers, don cherry, oneness of juju, sarah webster fabio, horace tapscott und phil ranelin. deren werke illustrieren, wie politische themen zur entwicklung einer -conscious black music- f?hrte, in der verschiedene popul¤re afrozentrische stile dieser umbruchszeit kulminierten - die radikale spiritualit¤t john coltranes, der radikale avantgardismus eines sun ra, james-brown-funk, der soul aretha franklins und urbane proto-rap-poesie der metropolen. wie f?r soul jazz typisch kommt das ganze opulent ausgestattet mit umfassenden begleittexten und exklusiven fotografien.

incl tracks von sub focus, dimension, the prototypes, noisia, friction technimatic, break, the upbeats, digital, a.m.c., alix perez, black sun empire, enei, dawn wall, prolix, s.p.y., total science, goldie, ulterioir motive, u.v.a.

wiederveršffentlichung des 1979 albums -dennis von dennis brown, zum ersten mal auf cd und mit 2 bonus-tracks. alle tracks wurden von winston niney holness produziert und von errol thompson bei randys und joe gibbs recording studios jamaica aufgenommen. au§er let love in & black magic woman produziert von phil pratt. personnel: bass: george fully fullwood guitars: tony chinn, bingy bunny, earl chinna smith drums: leroy walls, max edwards percussion: bungo herman

warren hampshire from the bees teams up with pianist greg foat
- recorded with full orchestra all anolog to tape
- mixed down on fully analog desk from tape direct to the old sun studios 1/4 valve tape machine.
- hand made paste back sleeve with 60s style gloss finish.
- mastered from tape direct to lathe at timmion cutting studios finland.
- sleeve notes by bob lind

fernab aller ibiza-klischees prŠsentiert produzent und labelbetreiber lorenzo al dino eine ausgefallene lounge- und deep house-compilation fŸr einen der schšnsten strŠnde der welt, dem illetas strand auf formentera. tiburon beach club, formentera vol.3 vereint 26 ausgesuchte tracks vom allerfeinsten, darunter mehrere exclusives!

a leading figure of the contemporary electronic world, jamie odell aka jimpster sets his sights firmly back on the album format with this beautifully crafted long-player, silent stars. a self-confessed creature of the night, the freerange records and delusions of grandeur boss taps into his nocturnal and escapist impulses to deliver a superbly executed modern-day fusion album. his seventh studio album and first since 2013Õs highly-acclaimed porchlight and rocking chairs, this is an album dedicated to the nocturnal hours. silent stars is a richly textured ride through the tapestry of house, from jazz-infused opener ÔmigrationsÕ through to the dense, orchestral euphoria of Ôtau tonaÕ and the minimal, percussive bounce of title track Ôsilent starsÕ. the listener edges a touch closer to the dancefloor on tracks like ÔyansaÕ and Ôpower of the doofÕ - yet the grooves stay subtle with intricate percussion, dense sound design and a mischievous streak being palpable throughout. a range of guests are welcomed by jimpster across silent stars. hotly-tipped londoner florence rawlings adds her vocals on ÔcraveÕ and ÔeverytimeÕ. past collaborator and member of kirk degiorgioÕs the beauty room, jinadu weaves emotional soul on album centerpiece Ôthe sun comes upÕ. khalil anthony lends his vocals on Ôwhere you areÕ and leading session drummer andy gangadeen (massive attack, chase & status, the bays) lays down his immense beats on Ôtau tonaÕ. jimpster is a true veteran of the global house scene, a custodian of the authentic deep house sound and a producer who has quietly created some of the most reflective and sophisticated electronic music

dj koze introduces sophia kennedy - stunning debut album by 26 years old wonderwoman sophia kennedy!
elegant, melancholic, sometimes menacing, with smoldering piano melodies, desolately whistling organs, and a jaunty jaw s harp loop, kissed by the golden californian sun, or shrouded in gloomy, dreary fog: sophia kennedy is currently the most versatile composer in german pop music Ð not to mention the greatest singer. her debut album -sophia kennedy- reveals her as a dramatic romanti-cist and distanced diseuse, as a deft lyricist and master of melody. in her eleven songs, she travels from doo-wop to dubstep, from classic crooning to breathless r n b, from frank sinatra to beyoncŽ. her talent for songwriting is deeply rooted in history, yet it seeks nothing but the present: both historically versed and timelessly beautiful at the same time. all tracks have been produced by sophia kennedy and mense reents (who is known as being a member of die všgel, egoexpress, die goldenen zitronen).

in our fast moving times five years of sharing a musical path is a remarkable way and a good moment to celebrate. mollono.bass & ava asante celebrate with their first joint album: birds flying high. by combining the catchiness of their solid grooves with a touching violin and a breathtaking voice they create a magical journey a journey that takes you along endless roads from lively african villages to mystic asian dreams. while part one of their vinyl double brought pleasure to the festival world in summer 16 already, the silence of winter gave more of their precious time in the studio to melt all their musical feelings into the second vinyl - and spring finally combines new mixes of all tracks on the album cd. lay back and relax or move your feet in passion.

pŸnktlich zum start der science-fiction-serie westworld, hierzulande auf sky atlantic verfŸgbar, erscheint auch der soundtrack des filmkomponisten ramin djawadi, bekannt fŸr seine arbeiten fŸr game of thrones, iron man und person of interest. die doppel-cd ist eine 34-titel-kollektion inklusive instrumentaler neuarrangements bekannter welthits wie back to black (amy whitehouse), black hole sun (soundgarden), paint it black (the rolling stones), a forest (the cure) und no surprises (radiohead).

rhodes island. bathed in sun, the aegeans sun, a spring of life and inspiration. surrounded by its waters. a wall and a path at the same moment. where the west meets the east. where worlds become one and civilizations blend. an island that acts like a witch, that captures your soul forever, that makes you always look for it, crave for it, always want to go back. beauty, history, culture. rhodes journey to the light. a compilation inspired by rhodes island and its nomination for european culture capital city 2021

the 2cd set does a good job in providing an overview of his musical journey to date, serving up both original productions early defected highlight this feeling, the massive thrill me and notable e samb, for starters and key remixes (check his revisions of thick dick, djd presents hydraulic dogs and atfc).

2017 re-issuejohn talabot reiht sich in den erlesenen kreis der dj kicks compilations ein. sein dj kicks mix wird im oktober auf !k7 veroeffentlicht. oriol riverola aka john talabot gehoert aktuell zu den gefeiertsten djs und produzenten

drittes studioalbum des us-amerikanischen djs und produzenten george acosta aus miami, der 2007 vom dj times magazine zu americas best dj gewŠhlt wurde. mit 16(!) neuen tracks an der schnittstelle zwischen progressive house und edm, darunter vocalfeatures von ben hague, quilla, miss palmer, rob noble, maverick judson

simon green, alias bonobo, kehrt mit seinem sechsten album zurŸck, dem meisterlichen, gebieterischen migration ein werk mit dem er sich ein fŸr alle mal an der spitze der elektronischen musik verortet. in abwechselnden zŸgen opulent, manisch, wunderschšn, melancholisch, freudig, voller emotion und technischer fertigkeit, ist dies womšglich sein bislang ehrgeizigster versuch, die grundlegende beschaffenheit menschlicher existenz und deren ausgedehnte dynamik zu erfassen. neben zeitgenossen wie four tet, jon hopkins oder caribou, zŠhlen wiz khalifa, skrillex, disclosure oder warpaint zu bonobos prominentesten fans. sein 2013er album the north borders erreichte im uk die top 30 und katapultierte sich auf platz 1 der elektronischen charts, sowohl in den usa als auch im uk. im zuge dessen spielte sein 12-kšpfiges kollektiv weltweit Ÿber 175 konzerte, darunter zwei ausverkaufte shows im sydney opera house, ein ganztŠgiges festival im londoner roundhouse, eine ausverkaufte show im londoner alexandra palace sowie einige renommierte festival-slots. inzwischen verfŸgt bonobo rund um den globus Ÿber eine umfangreiche, loyale und engagierte fanbase. mehr als eine halbe million verkaufte alben und Ÿber 150 millionen spotify-streams gehen auf sein konto und verdeutlichen den erfolg, den sich dieser ruhige, bescheidene mann erarbeitet hat. dank -migration- wird seine wunderschšn raffinierte und gefŸhlsgeladene musik in kŸrze ein noch grš§eres publikum erreichen. das zutiefst persšnliche kann schlie§lich ebenso gut allgemein gŸltig sein

written and recorded by cindytalk between 2013-2015 at roi vert, okamoto, japan and thirteenth floor, london, uk film clips on sea of lost hopes, lost unfound and filthy sun: ghost dance (uk 1983), directed by ken mcmullen design/images: david coppenhall in praise of the invisible college

a year after their impressive last album burn it down, detroit techno legends octave one are back with a nine track double ep that again shows they are masters of big hypnotic grooves. entitled love by machine, the albums name is a nod to the fact that the burden brothers are such revered masters of their hardware. both in the studio, where they cook up atmospheric house and techno with soaring synths and vocals and also in the live arena, where they are celebrated as one of the most accomplished and forward thinking performers in the game today. that is all the more impressive when you bear in mind they have been active since the 80s, most often releasing on their own 430 west label, which is where they appear again here.

following on from last years come and join us lp, bcee has hand picked some of his favourite artists and asked them choose a track from his back catalogue to bring their own personal touch to. a varied and textured body of work, the remixes contained within the Ôthanks for joining usÕ lp are awash with signature musical clarity and production prowess scattered throughout.
the 6 track picture vinyl includes a cd with 14 tracks.
support from london elektricity, technimatic, tc, high contrast, s.p.y, etherwood, spectrasoul and a whole load more.

hardcore top 100 2016 - die top 100 besten hardcore tracks 2016! incl. negative a, the empire, alien-t, javi boss, wavolizer, jebroer

auf ulrich schnauss 5tem studio-album -no further ahead than today- regieren einmal mehr die elektronisch eingespielten ambient-pop-hymnen, die lŠngst zu seinem markenzeichen geworden sind. diese sollten fans von kŸnstlern wie jon hopkins und brian eno interessieren. schnauss selbst ist umtriebig - seit 2014 ist er keyboarder bei tangerine dream, produziert unter eigenem namen remixes fŸr pop-kŸnstler wie depeche mode, pet shop boys, todd terje und bryan ferry und hat gerade fŸr die decca-compilation re:works bachs -prelude in c- neu in szene gesetzt. -no further ahead than today- ist klar mehr pop als ambient. starke melodien stehen im vordergrund, die stŸcke sind mit rhythmen unterlegt, zuweilen gar mit gesang begleitet, eine hymnische note ist immer prŠsent. spŠtestens seit seinen beiden solo-alben, die bei dem deutschen label city center offices erschienen, gilt schnauss als ein elektroniker, der manche tugenden des britischen indie-shoegaze-sounds auf seine klangvorstellungen ŸbertrŠgt.

les graciŽs is a collaboration in the truest sense between paris-based sound artist ga‘l segalen and deepblak co-founder afrikan sciences. segalenÕs experiments in electroacoustic sound met the wider world this year via a debut lp for erratum, an arresting work that showcases her ability to merge hypnotic murk ala angus maclise with the hard concrŽte of parmegiani & reibel. segalenÕs ihearu imprint / organisation is a platform for her various doings, including psychogeographical audio works and multi-media collaborations, as well as servicing as a reference point for other contemporary female artists working across various mediums. eric douglas porter aka african sciences has been deconstructing and re-building forms of contemporary black music since the mid-2000Õs, through releases on deepblak (the label he co-runs with aybee) and pan. his musical universe is one of warping cadences and celestial melody, referencing the bold work of percussionists like milford graves & art jenkins, the dissonant chords of motor city techno and stripped back essence of early chicago house matched with broken hard bop sentiments: all tied together with an aesthetic that sits somewhere between sun raÕs omniverse, jean giraud mÏbius and dogon cosmology. together as le graciŽs, segalen and porter make a wholly unclassifiable strain of music that, while containing recognisable elements of each individual s work, also creates a third entity in the process, which can be heard to stunning effect on their forthcoming debut lp Ôlow dosesÕ for firecracker recordings.

!! ltd nice price action / ltd re-issue !! nicolas jaar has graduatedÐ space is only noise is a tour de force with few modern equals, and a great sign of things to come from one of electronic musics most exciting producers.

essential double-cd compilation collecting all 12 releases on a made up sounds self-titled label (2009-2016) on the cd/album format for the first time. completely remastered and featuring 3 new, previously unreleased tracks, ahead of the labels imminent final release ams009. comes in a deluxe gatefold sleeve w/ silver print on matte black cardboard and includes an 18 foldout poster featuring the full vinyl series distinct label artwork by lamanchanegra.

liquicity records returns with second instalment of the alchemy series. the album showcases the immense talent of the labelÕs roster and its ability to develop that euphoric drum and bass sound.

pathos essential dreams is just the beginning of a unique and beautiful musical trip in the heart of the aegean sea. during the summer of 2016 the decks of pathos lounge bar will host some of the worldÕs leading djs alongside its resident for this year, straight from buddha bar dubai, glass coffee. surrender to the pleasures of nature, embrace the sea, the sun, the wind and relax with a soothing drink against the backdrop of the aegean. in other words welcome to pathos

nice balearic and house tunes!

original recordings remastered! 2cd - 40 tracks!

shir khans exploited recordings has always stood out as a label with serious ambitions. from the consistent quality of its prolific output to its early championing of many a dance music star to its diverse array of sounds, it has felt like a highly accomplished offering even since its earliest days. now one of house musics biggest labels, it has come a long way since its humble beginnings in berlin. dancing & romancing gives a snapshot of the imprints last five years, charting its story from contender to heavyweight in stunning fashion.

all this is for a jump cocoon recordings presents: p! who would have thought of this at the beginning of this compilation series? itÕs letter p everybody, which means this is one of the longest running techno compilation series around! loaded with power and purity the latest edition of our series offers you a great selection of freaking crazy and kicking techno tunes.

der umtriebige frankfurter dj, produzent und running back-labelbetreiber gerd janson hat sich zu einem der profiliertesten connaisseure und trendsetter der elektronischen musik mit weltweiter ausstrahlung entwickelt, was nun in einer eigenen fabric-cd-ausgabe gipfelt. auf dieser bietet janson ein stilsicheres, fabelhaft fliessendes mixset aus cosmic-disco und acid-house, das sommerliche sonnenauf- und untergŠnge perfekt in szene setzt.

auf drei cds songs von marvin gaye, stevie wonder, aretha franklin, smokey robinson, james brown, michael jackson, gladys knight & the pips, otis redding, al green, barry white, ben e king, nina simone, the supremes, billy paul, booker t & the mgs, eddie floyd, spinners, marlena shaw, sam & dave, carla thomas

sommerausgabe der a state of trance-reihe aus dem angesagten ushuaia club auf ibiza, armins aktueller dj-residenz, der bei den international dance awards in miami zum besten club der welt 2015 gekŸrt wurde! armin liefert wieder bis ins kleinste detail prŠzise qualitŠtsarbeit in form von zwei neuen burnersets mit den derzeit hei§esten floorfillern plus exklusiven tracks von andrew rayel, arty, ben nicky, cosmic gate, ilan bluestone, jason ross, khomha, omnia, orjan nilsen, marlo, simon patterson, super8 & tab sowie bislang noch nie gehšrte remixe eigener armin van buuren originale.

jamal moss aka hieroglyphic being veršffentlicht sein lang erwartetes soloalbum the disco s of imhotep- auf technicolour/ninja tune! jamal moss hat sich einen einwandfreien ruf als produzent sowie als live-performer von hypnotisierendem, experimentellem elektro und free jazz aufgebaut, der in seiner heimat chicago und seinen beziehungen zur schšpferischen underground club-szene wurzelt. inspiriert durch ron trent, dj rush und ron hardy, wurde jamal moss von den visionŠren und produzenten steve poindexter und adonis ausgebildet. diese brachten ihm die drum machines nŠher, die das rŸckgrat der bewegung waren und ihn zu seinen frŸhen streifzŸgen durch die musikproduktion ermutigten. seitdem veršffentlicht er flei§ig Ÿber sein eigenes label mathematics recordings sowie labels wie rvng intl. und soul jazz / sotu. seine stellung, als unverwechselbare, kreative kraft, verfestigte moss auch durch seine zusammenarbeit mit marshall allen von sun ra arkestra und noleian reusse (als africans with mainframes). unverwechselbar ist auch seine art, musik zu machen: er vereint seine antike herkunft und musikalische dna mit einer leidenschaft zum experimentieren, erschaffen und setzt musik als heilmittel ein.

erstklassige mix-cd des britischen djs darius syrossian, resident im space ibiza, gewinner des dj mag -best of british award-, mit releases auf labels wie area remote, off recordings, viva music und hot creations. mit 3 cdj-mixdecks, 2 technics-plattenspielern und einem mixer schŸttelt syrossian zwei grandiose sets aus dem €rmel, einmal live im club aufgenommen, einmal im studio gemixt. beide mit top-tracklistings feat. tim deluxe, laurent garnier, francesco tristano, dj t., deetron, larry heard, jimpster, burnski, ian pooley, u.v.a.

das house subgenre tropical house ist derzeit sehr beliebt. auf zwei cds gibt es tracks und remixes von tieks, kygo, jonas blue, felix jaehn, lost frequencies, mr probz, robin schulz, klingande, bakermat, wanklemut, seinabo sey

celebrating grupo x s acclaimed output from the last 15 years, the album brings together a mix of hip-swaying, foot stomping, sun-kissed latin and soul, with soaring vocals, driving percussion, heavy horns, tight arrangements and virtuoso performances all round. remastered dance floor fillers, such as brand new love, x-perience and reach, combine with chilled, head-nodding grooves, including jonny s bugalu, get through to you and won t you stay. also included are two brand new tracks featuring lisa millett - the latin r&b stomper share it out plus the soulful, salsa-tinged waiting. additional lead vocals are provided by the outstanding talents of jazz singer julie dexter and venezuelan salsa star carlos pe–a. released just in time for the summer months, this is destined to be the soundtrack to a thousand bbqs and garden parties.

fred v & grafix bring a breath of fresh air with their long-awaited second album oxygen. the 15-track venture strips away any uniformity, opening up into dreamy, synthesized waves of drum & bass, elements of elegant electro-pop, down-tempo beats, unsuspecting instrumentation and everything in between

floorplan is already well known as robert hoods house outlet, which this year evolves into a family affair with co-production alongside his daughter, lyric.

dani sicilianoÕs latest album is self-titled for a reason, it represents a personal statement crafted by daniÕs own hand - feeding off her accomplished past in experimental pop and electronica and reaching to new tones and timbres in a celebration of musical liberation. culminating eight years of songwriting, production research and sonic exploration, circus company is proud to present dani sicilianoÕs third solo album

glass coffee is back with his third compilation for klik records eclettica 2. a man of great taste, a crowd pleaser behind the decks, a true music lover, glass coffee handpicks 14 tracks of contemporary electronica creating a unique soundtrack for these times when the sun meets the see and the hearts and minds feel like floating. tracks by nosaj thing, kasper bjorke, cayetano, haraket, chris coco, pedestrian and many more will accompany us all through a magnificent summer.

ursprŸnglich aus experimenten mit dreidimensionalen aufnahmetechniken entstanden, und als zwei einzelne, jedoch miteinander verbundene teile konstruiert, ist the ship gleicherma§en eine musikalische neuheit, wie ein traditionelles album. eno bringt auf diesem album wunderschšne songs mit minimalistischer atmosphŠre, physischer elektronik mit einer allwissenden erzŠhlung und technischer innovation zu einer einzigen, cineastischen suite zusammen. das resultat ist das beste musikalische werk von eno, ein album ohne vergleich in seinem bisherigen musikalischen katalog.

much-celebrated kompakt staple the field returns to the spotlight with new album the follower, his fifth full-length offering after from here we go sublime (kompakt rsd 02 cd 57), yesterday and today (kompakt 193 cd 72), looping state of mind (kompakt 241 cd 94) and cupids head (kompakt 290 cd 110). swedish soundsmith axel willner is well-known for his mastery when it comes to the allusive layering of loops, but it was with his last album cupids head that a newly-found, somewhat pressing snappishness started to replace the soft-hued sonics of his ambient-infused techno, imbued with a darker mood and stronger footing than before. a carefully gauged balance of stoic motorik and gloomy drones was key here - just as it is for the follower which goes even further in blurring the lines between concrete experimentation, body music and precisely laid-out arrangement, leading to one of the most rhythmically and texturally engaging listening experiences in willners catalogue.