old school wkkc hot mixer comes correct with some classic chicago vocal house. ron trent does the honors on the hi fi mix with lush synths, analogue drums, & plenty of trailing echoes.

roxy brings the bomb! incl carl cox remix. aggressive basses & synths !it s a 11/10 record!!!

atmospheric electrofunker with massive synths and a cool funky guitar hook.

the first double vinyl on ex-fusion by dj ogi & max.dose !! it comes with phat stompin & drivin hard techno tracks styled up with some melodic, bleebing & freakin synths and round off with dark vocal snippets

foog is the project of japanese dj/producer yukihiro fukutomi, a well-known pioneer of the japanese house/dance scene. >the evolver< is a wonderful deep space housetrack with overlapped synths that builds and builds…!.

played by: martinez, 2000 and one,tadeo, stare5, jeff samuel, karotte, matt star, x-pansul. cray1labworks have arrived to their tenth release. to celebrate, they have chosen none other than the copenhagen based theodor zox. thick, liquid bases spread over theodor zoxs >whats in a number<. the blips and crackles playfully dance around the base line while the main melody slowly comes into shape, creating a delicious danceable song strolling between minimal and sweet old school techno touches, following the path that cray1labworks have always laid. the volatile sound of >whats in a number< is overshadowed by the strong, mysterious, seductive synths of the minimal tech >feed me lies<. a song thatll make the ladies sway their hips on the dancefloor

versatile are delighted with this new addition to their catalogue. a release made in belgium by detroit techno prodigy: fabrice lig. as you will notice on this new ep, the first white guys to have signed a record on kevin saundersons legendary label kms, remains faithful to the sound of motor city. a light and esoteric melody sets the tone of >x-slaves who changed the world<. the tight clap and kick drum leave room for the modulating bass. a voice similar to martin luther kings, repeats names of cities in which slavery prevailed, whilst pads stimulate the mental trip. the x slave is taken by the dancefloor, changing the world as he dances to the beat. “funk la termite” is elastic funk. binary rhythms, off-beat chords which keep the groove balanced whilst the hi-hats, like little insects, dig away at the beat, building it and deconstructing it as the sounds evolve. >the round of funky bugs< continues in the vein of creepy crawlies. here, the synths are more upfront, their acidic layering create a mixture of harmonic loops which will set all hells lose. the melodies and use of pads stay anchored in the detroit tradition, but this production fits just as well with all the current electro releases worthy of any good dancefloor

similar to naughty filthy mouthed teenagers – >homecoming< off the new single, is full of foul innuendoes and lyrics that would make serge gainsbourg blush. with its nonchalant and biting humour, >homecoming< is a 21st century >summer loving< set to a sleazy lo fi french pop backround , a wash with guitar hooks and soaring electro synth riffs. now released on kitsuné , the label that helped launch the careers of klaxons and crystal castles, the teenagers homecoming is set to be huge in clubs too. thanks to the monster it became under guns n bombs remix work : already a club hit from both sides of the atlantic. the parisian vibe is added by the young producers gentlemen drivers and nyc is bringing its filthy prog house vibe through passions synths

spacetalk recordings present their second release, a powerful 3 track ep from veteran producer matthew puffett aka future beat alliance. future beat alliances music is warm and melodic with roots firmly implanted in detroit techno soul. his debut release for spacetalk contains some of his finest work to date, with retro synths and hints of vangelis style soundscapes weaving through the multiple musical layers and dusty vocal samples. breathe in your fear is a cool acidic detroit techno groove that has met with broad appeal amongst the select djs that have had the privilege to hear this deep gem. reverse the negative conjures up late nights at the loft with its haunting violin melody and seductive female sci fi dialogue. the ep is rounded off by the majestic contact yourself which draws from balearic, cosmic and electronica to create a melodic slo mo groove for those after hours sessions

>chariots<, the simple debut of james priestley and dan berkson, is a luscious house treat. driving percussion and throbbing keys move towards a crescendo through airy synths while the classic piano melody comes in to send the dancefloor to a blissful climax. soul and melody with a tight little groove, everything we at simple love! acclaimed frankfurt duo motorcitysoul, who made their aus debut earlier this summer, turn their hand to the remix. rotating clicks and punches move towards an ever intensifying push, while melodic whispers gather around the central chord progression, combining to create a deep and dreamy finale.

lifting by name and very much by nature, this is high energy, bouncy house music that elates you for the duration. the rough, thudding base drums that are a feature of the track are smoothed over by elegant strings and soft keys. shena plays the euphoric songstress to perfection, while the brass and bassline led crescendo will leave even the most cynical of clubbers looking for a space on the dancefloor. marc grant calms things down a little for his remix, utilising casio esque keys, imaginative synths and poppin basslines, while letting shenas vocal speak for itself.

alessandro crimi comes here with an incredible dub techno monster. one of these timeless tracks that youll find yourself spinning in 30 years. huge drums, classic dance appealing analogue sounds along with the rattling bulldozerfeeling bassline. get your backpack and prepare for a deep journey! chaton on the other side is drying things out, keeping all the elements and thus delighting us with a stunning beat as well as hes ever mid 90s techno synths stabs that just drives anyone shaking. a deep reinterpretation aimed for the capital t for techno enthusiasts out there

incl remixes by matt tolfrey(crosstown rebels/perc trax and craig sylvester aka inxec(contexterrior). >tewa< is a delicate cool house track complete with soft melodic tones and a swingin groove. resonant thips hollow the beats and bass rolls steady. remix kicks up the pulse with a looping bass groove. competing synths climb between each side joining rubberizing effects and white noise envelopes. co-producing by alexi delano

nice price deal !!! raisani records very hot from the summer drops a hot four track sampler with peak time tunes to tunes on the deeper side of house. aston martinez whose 2004 track seduction on mighty defected label made some big noise and even bigger with his follow up twisted on roger sanchezs stealth label and now he is back with his latest single on raisani with my lost soul, a deeply thumping track topped with wicked synths and spaced out keys. dubais own raisani & guidera, who remixed roland clarks deep in house is here with their first single french orgasm, a heavily pumping track with catchy synths that will take the bigger rooms by storm. shake the black star by grantorino is a funky groovin house track enriched with cool rap vocals, definitely for the hip house heads. lastly, dj pap presents its the music that features a sensual vocal by cei bei over a melancholic synth and guitar, deep yet mellow groove that is enriched with warm melodic keys. great ep, something for everybody here.

the worlds the loop (extended edit) is hiding on this rare as you like italian promo 12 inch. an absolute stinker is this euphoric piece of instrumental cosmica. massive drums, crunchy guitars and soaring synths combine to make a huge sounding fanfare of a tune. nash the slashs wolf on the b side comes from a classic cosmic obscurity of an lp produced by steve hillage and this is our favourite track from the album. no drums, no synths, just a heavy wall of warm violins and wordless vocals. an amazing piece of music from way left of centre. essential for all fans of the true cosmic sound

einmaleins 24 adds a new artist on the roaster! remute (denis karimani) enters the series of releases along with young talented ion ludwig (alphahouse / underline) remix that has been doing a great work lately.the original track is characterised by crunchy sounds and deep bassline, turning and twisting all the time keeping the groove all 7min long.the remix work maintens the original sounds but goes into more dark paths,with liquid underground synths and peaking up in groove drive. both sides killers

latenight neo disco with a thumpin bassline, nice rhodes chords and a cool jazz funk feel to it. dubed out remix by brennan green

deep driving progressive summer tune with emotional synths & female vocals

solo project from future force member tj gorton. catchy,infectious,electro disco flavored synth dance, pulsating bass , hand claps and a whirling build of climaxing synths to finish. b-side sports even more of a retro disco flavor

bugz in the attic member seiji with the first of 2 vinyl parts of his dj tools selection on sonar kollektiv.with a hint of grime, broken beat, hip hop, 80s funk, but also easy listening, its most clear that fast paced, tight breaks dominate plus typical bugz ingredients such as square wave synths and the infamously fat bass lines. these sounds would suit dj sets from broken beat through to drum & bass and on to electro

bugz in the attic member seiji with the second of 2 vinyl parts of his dj tools selection on sonar kollektiv.with a hint of grime, broken beat, hip hop, 80s funk, but also easy listening, its most clear that fast paced, tight breaks dominate plus typical bugz ingredients such as square wave synths and the infamously fat bass lines. these sounds would suit dj sets from broken beat through to drum & bass and on to electro

on the genre smashing what she wants, metrics productions have become more assured, as have the range of influences he brings into his music. inspired by everything from jacques le cont and daft punk to his obsession with bad 80s records and krautrock rhythms, metric chops up the beats n vocals here like if he were prince signed to ed banger. slamming tracks like oh percolate with ironic electro pop synths and brash hip hop attitude, while breakin hearts seduces with chunky guitar glitch given the trademark metric acid wash. the e.p.s cheeky power culminates in the title track, what she wants, a squelching dancefloor stormer whose chunky hooks bring rude rock intensity to electronic club thump

enter the hej, the first release and the launch of a unique new label via punisher and the overfiend, to produce a constant flow of fresh ideas and explore musical boundaries. this release plunges head first into the ever changing realm of techno and makes its mark. punisher delivers the first track that begins with a hypnotic melody that consumes you until the chunky bassline hits hard and you are hurled into the infectious rhythm. cyborg k presents a perfect fusion of the sickest shuffled techno and dirty electro. funky bass and smooth rotating synth stab loops that float around your eardrums while the beats work you. the breakdown hits with dirty electro bass and effected sample snippets, amazing overall production. punisher remixes cyborgs itikiti with segments from the staggered synths over chugging, thick percussion and bass that twist around the electrial hiss. versatile release from two techno veterans. enter the hej and hear what its all about

lovely slice of deep vocal heaven here starting with an afro brazilian flavored guitar intro and gentle beat with a subtle kick that slides into some extra warm synths and the baduesque vocal by zansika that sets the tone, polish all the way. incredible break about two thirds the way through that gets quiet and takes a moment for just the beat, echoing vocal and dizzying synths that should mesmerise the floor. b side dub strips the track down to its essence exposing all its elements to let us see what makes it work so well

with their new album on its way, slyde offer up a hell of a taster on this release. highrise is an atmospheric and twisted outing for the duo, with a heavy dose of bleeps and squelches creating a certain festival charm. on the flipside get this good sees a moody bassline provide the backdrop for infectious synths and sassy vocals on. yet another finger lickin bullet

rmxs by eric sneo & space djz , abstract recs speed up their release-pipelines and the result is >getting time< by robert natus, a monster tune featuring fat synths, snapping basslines and everything a bangin record needs. an exclusive remix package has been also included, more precisely mixes by the london based space djz and palazzo hero eric sneo. while erics mix is a more techno oriented interpretation, jamie bissmire and ben long strike back with a jackin chicago influenced version. damn nice package. but wait, there is another track on top by mr. robert natus called >eye of the hurricane<, and be sure it sounds like the name suggests

possibly nightshifts strongest ep to date. a slammin release from style of eye with remixes by hipp e & troydon. the original is a bass heavy electro groove with tweaked out synths and a male reggae vocal. already getting big dancefloor response from a lot of the key players. troydon trips things out even more on his mix, shuffling beats with his new minimal sound, along the lines of his phono shuffle release. hipp e is on fire again! one his strongest remixes to date. a deep chugger with a big vocal breakdown

after 3 years of his success on electrix records - max is back to collaborate with keith tucker… this time on a groovy but hard track >electrotech<. you can feel detroit 4/4 floor beats with cold robot synths and the hot voice of the aux 88 front man

the release of memor007 marks the return from hiatus of memory boy records and also the final chapter in the history of mark verbos >big brother< after last years minimal techno mixes on csm and the original release in the late 90s. semblance factor(john selway) provides a dark fusion of jacking old school house rhythms, modern electro and twisted effects that accentuate the paranoid lyrical content. franz & shape give us an energetic dj tool which showcases their club-friendly electro-house/ebm/italo stylistic combination. finally from mark himself, an excellent classic acid house version in the same manner as his current and seriously effective live performances using the original roland analog synths and drum machines of the era.

this is the first ep on flash recordings that doesnt feature label owners florian meindl and oliver koletzki. but they have made sure to look for a quality replacement. no one else than cologne-based artist daso - renowned for his previous releases on labels like mbf, session deluxe, ghostly and connaisseur - teams up with his buddy pawas to create their first release >night express< on flash. pawas has just had his first record out on adam krolls and markus müllers imprint squonk records and has been a dj for 9 years, moving from india to cologne one year ago. on the a-side daso & pawas foreshadow the summer with the track >tgv<: a beautifully deep melody that swings along a powerful loop. >ice< - the name of germanys high-speed train is clearly more electro-driven. a slightly broken beat with a thumping organic bassline pumps above an ever-changing soundscape that culminates in some euphoric high-pitched synths. never too much, this is a perfect example for elegant understatement. also on the flip side is the track >bummelzug<, which translates as >very slow train< in german. this is a dub-techno masterpiece. deep dubs and arpeggios flow over the simple beats with a great clappy snare drum. dreamy, hypnotic, melodic! flash recordings has just become fit for the summer

the third dessous by st. sebastian comes along with a nice mymy remix. he turns the original into an irresistibly funky tech-house tune. starting from a reduced rhythm pattern their mix obtains your confidence by fraud with secure house-stabs before more and more weird sounds are added to take you on a trip.a fantastic and innovative mix by berlin based upstarts and playhouse recordings artists lee jones, carsten klemann and nicolas höppner aka mymy. >snow white< rounds up this great 12 with more breezly beats and these distinctive way-out synths

known for his latin sounds, this time gregor teams up with some of his friends to come up with a a brilliant brazilian flavoured new latinhouse ep. a1 mexer is a typical salto blend of latin house beats, electro/tech synths and a fresh bailafunk vocal by sao paulo pretty thais. a2 quero conhecer shows gregors passion for traditional brazilian music and jazz. on this track he teamed up with friend and fellow g rex producer tzvetin todorov who also played all the guitars. vocals by the beautiful samba dancer sarah luz do sol, sax as usual by saxlive. b1 perto de mim. think ibiza, think bahia. this is worldwide brasil soulful house to the max. b2 latin village theme. gregor and dutch latin house pioneer d rashid (raw) got in he studio to make a special tune for holland’s finest latin house event: latin village. the result is a 4 to the floor funky house groove with a driving bass line.

big one for all the italo and cosmic disco heads!! >satellites are spinning< is an amazing disco oddysey which kicks off with a patrick cowley like electric bassline and the builds slowly. more and more synths are laid down to ensure for a mighty climax half way true when the lead melody kicks in. on the b-side we have this amazing vocal booguie tune called >u cant help but dance.< this can be compared with a moodymann meets theo parrish meets dexter wansel kinda song. whatever this may be, rest assured this nugget moves booty when dropped in the club. this awesome package ends with an electronic p-funk track called >zweap.< the mighty linndrum computer reminds of earlier prince productions and the crazy synths sound like amp fiddler playing on another dirty and energetic george clinton meets parliament gig

pikaya take to the a-side with a flourish of robes and flashing beams of light. >jedi< is not the track youre looking for… wait, no—it absolutely is the track youre looking for, all mind tricks aside. kicking off with a sparse drum pattern, it quickly shifts from a measured andante to an easy jog, as resonant synths and sweeping filters whip up desert winds and high drama. high, lonesome counterpoints and a moody chord progression carry the faintest whiff of ennio morricones outlaw music, and playful trills—you could almost swear they were birdcalls—suggest a secret oasis hidden just behind the next hill.if you find >jedi< cinematic, then >fango< will really blow your wide-screen mind. starting with a rhythmic underpinning thats everything youve come to expect from a cadenza track - tight, ultra-kinetic, just a little bit jittery - pikaya build up layer upon layer of hazy pads and cool arpeggios that shimmer like the aurora borealis. bullfrog-throated horns occasionally burst in with a fat, amicable fanfare, announcing the arrival of the peak hour. great, unison handclaps play off against heel-kicking syncopations: madness ensues. and then everything slowly, imperceptibly smears together and loses focus, and the tune fades flickeringly away. talk about a double feature! now playing on a turntable near you

exciting news from the re-activated hairy claw label that has been lying dormant for a while. as you know, bears shouldnt be taken for granted when sleeping and this one has awaken to devastating effect. laj & quakerman have been dormant (remember what we said about sleeping bears?!) since 2002 and many fans of their tracks on fiasco and the idjut boys u-star will be very excited to hear of thismonster on hairy claw. two tracks entitled >vinyl frontier< and >lust in space< are sure to get plays from the widest spectrum of djs while keeping their old fanbase intact. live drum rhythms, bleeps, moody synths and latino marracas…i can see this freakin out alot of bunnies! its a space party for future bears on a mission to jack. raj gupta (for it is he) has released under several guises for labels as respected as nuphonic, session, noid, r&s, strutt, mr bongo…the list goes on… we will tell you more nearer release date but for now… grrrr!!!!! roooaaarrgghhh!!

for its fourth release, obsolete records welcomes the talented french producer herve ak, after released on kompakt and soon on octopus herve brings his own dancefloor approach with two great pieces, squalstuff a long evolutive track full of emotions and grooves, warm bass, nice and langourous synths, rollin hihats all the ingredients of the aks deepfunk, then some lovin another track perfect to spice up your dj set with the percussive sounds and the mental kickin drums. on the bside lust addict gives his own interpretation of squalstuff definitely a housy track, perfect for peaktime and summer set, while marcus vector cuts the original squalstuff sounds to reorganise patterns

the new project of japanese dj/producer yukihiro fukutomi. he is well known as a pioneer of the japanese house/dance music scene. his career started as the dj of legendary club gold in the late 80s, and started productions from 1990. his works are known worldwide, releasing on king street, irma and jcr. foog is a project inspired by his musical roots old school chicago,detroit techno,spiritual jazz,progressive rock…he makes fourth dimension sounds with digital synths and real vintage keyboards. 4040s rhythms and textures are inspired by spiritual jazz, this would be great stuff for fans of henrik schwarz,carl craig,and the deep space sound

wheres my dongle is a masterpiece of depth and tones. electronic rhythms keep the backbone of this track strong while the synths and pad cascade over top. minimal yet maximum impact, this track is a smooth drive along beachy coastlines, and a super-tool for moving waistlines. palms studio mastery brings every element perfectly in balance with the arrangement working well on both dancefloors and living rooms alike. its no wonder loco dice used this as the opening track on their newest >time warp< mix compilation....disc 1, track 1

pinknoize are a fresh production duo from west london with this release seeing them lay down some dancefloor friendly grooves which get locked into a soulful cycle of talking synths and playful percussion. like morgan geist topped up with a big dose of glitch juice and a bit of skandi- disco flavour thrown in, radical specs will suit funk lovers with its drunken grooves and space-laden atmospheres. high grade big-wig tom clark leaves all the big noises at home and turns up with an introspective almost sarcastically playful minimal work-out on his rmx while hot talent lee mortimer turns in an altogether more cranking and snarling electro tinged house mix, stretching the squelches and bleeps of the original over a dance floor friendly banger.

bomb alert! peaktime pressure all the way! house music is dead is another unbelievable track the beats are tough but groovy, and dark electronic synths rise through the mix before the haunting main hook rears its head. think trentemoller meets fedde le grand.this track is buzzing everywhere & has just been picked up by a leading uk label for a forthcoming release!

unique version of detroit minimal !! old sensibilities are used to guide basic progression along a path of tweaks and burps. ticks, clicks and melody are used to hold together the shifting center of a busy bop. soulfully simple synths combine with warm bass lines, and churn their way toward a shared end

the two amsterdam based djs and producers onno & rocco mundo present their newest release on the lmr imprint.insanity defense:as the track leads in with some raw bass lines the summerish synths take the overhand and gets your head at a big partyon the beach.with influences from old school trance and progressive this track is just 100% nostalgic and can expect many support from a very wide range of djs.classified insanity:then its time for some more house action on the b side.this track begins with a smooth build up, followed by some grindin basslines.and just like in isanity defense theres also a summerish break here.

the next high quality release on tirk this time by chaz jankel too woo lady kong on the a side is a cool reggae flavoured funker with this could you be loved like guitar hook supported by cool piano and synth chords, 3000000 synths on the flip is a spacey disco journey a la lindstrom and the likes a must have

on the a side the bee low remix is a masterpieceof a remix that aims at moving people with hypnotic, repetitive grooves and fierce build ups. flip over for the original timothy l version and chev chelios an intensive track you wont forget as it haunts you with its whirring synths, a driving synthetic beat and an almost melancholic feel

deep italo with narration, dark feeling synths and a techy edge. unique b side dub, synth drenched, italo/techno with building atmospherics and stripped down simplicity, opting to lose the vocal. dj friendly accappella also included on b side big big tip

with his new 10inch single, >deserter<, and the forthcoming asa breed lp, dear works again under his birthname to combine his atmospheric production with distinctive vocals to craft a sophisticated take on avant-pop. >deserter< is a moody, robust and elegant marriage of beats and melody, including his best lyricism to date. its dawn music, submerged in a warm gauze of synths and anchored by a relentless backbeat. the exclusive >you know what i would do< hits the dance vibe that dear is known for with a prince-esque minimalism and funk, while the flip side hosts four tet s dreamy reinterpretation of >deserter< , owing as much to classic detroit techno as it does to balearic island classics

beautiful replica reissue of cat stevens 1977 instrumental classic, played by everyone from afrika bambaataa to tony humphries. super rare us promo is the best earliest electronic records ever made, feat electronic drum programming, moog synths and classic dog barks, plus chick corea on keyboards. futuristic disco gem

after a simply sublime 3 years with the success of his labels pryda, pryda friends and mouseville and the phenomenal recent success of prydz vs floyd - proper education which was a smash hit worldwide, eric prydz firmly establishes his position as the market leader with this new double a side release on pryda. eric has been busy in the studio recently making a wealth of exciting new material. as with all the pryda releases there is a firm emphasis on making devastating dancefloor tracks with key hooklines and melodies. the a side rymd has been the biggest track in recent eric prydz, john digweed and nic fanciulli sets for some time now starting with its cool drum intro and building effortlessly with cool synths, clever edits and crashes until the intense siren twists up in the break and hits back hard and simply blows the dancefloor to pieces! on the flip side armed is a more laidback classy affair that jon digweed has been opening all of his recent dj sets with. it starts with a nice swirling intro and then the filtered drums and chords arrive and it drops into a fat bassline driven groove. the strings later on add a sublime atmospheric to this already crisp track. this is yet another perfectly balanced release from without a doubt the most consistent dance producer around right now. expect universal dj support! a must purchase

maral salmassi comes up with a purely instrumental record which has been co-produced by the cologne based producer fabian stall. two funky tracks which basslines, old school samples and knarzing rocker synths are taken to pieces, re-arranged again and served with banging beats and monster breaks