bastian heerhorst, also known as fukkk offf brought the heat at the end of 2007 with electro hip hop stormer >im a freak< which gained huge support from djs and clubs across all genres and time zones. he is back for summer 08 with a three track monster called >rave is king<. if you wanted more after >im a freak<, then youve got it. the a-side kicks off with the single for which the e.p. is named and it starts out with a computer voice chanting >neon lights, party people, revolution, rave is king< backed by a maximized electro basslines straight out of 2008. the flashback comes in after about four minutes taking you back to 1988 with piano stabs from when rave was only a young prince. next up is >rock paper scissors< which is quite simply a monster builder that only gives you rare glimpses of a release. on the b-side things take a decidedly darker turn with >black phantom< another beast with menacing organ grinds and horror movie vocal snips. dark, pounding and relentless, >rave is king< brings you the full view of the royal court of fukkk offf

the a is from rico & starts with an atmospheric pad and a loop of a vocal snippets, which builds & builds until it drops into techy, dancefloor fueled mayhem! the aa side comes courtesy of nightwalker himself & features the classic nightwalker production, huge ultra catchy bass lines, rollin beats & snares that take your face off.

having had great sucess on labels such as microfon, grandpetrol and style rockets daniel steinberg is now one of the main representatives on front room and with this release delivers another innovative new twist on house. with the summer sounds of his last front room release, cobra limbos, still resinating around clubs, festivals and house lovers daniel delivers two more huge tracks. >uptown< has the beats, bleeps and bass that daniel has become renowned for and with its cut-up vocals is catching peoples heads just like he did with his hugh smash >pay for me<. on the flip >revival< is a more hypnotically deep groover that builds continuously yet remains innovative and intriguing from begining to end. daniel steinbergs releases are being played by the likes of ricardo vilalobos, luciano, claude vonstroke and richie hawtin to name a few and his talents continue to blossom with every stroke. many of daniel steinberg productions are main stays in the sets of label boss jesse rose whos global popularity is a product of his individual style and fresh take on music. this release is another illistration of jesses a&r skills in full action. artists such as jesse rose, solid groove (aka switch), trevor loveys, deadset and style of eye are just some of the artists that have released on front room recordings in the past

mri first came to prominence in 2000 with the release of the ground breaking rhythmogenesis on forcetracks and his acclaimed mille plateaux productions. due to the massive reaction drawn from the contribution on the latest 12, take kare not acid, mri returns back to the resopal imprint with two new tracks to redesign the past and further the future. title track bateau is a banging builder that is reminiscent of the current house flavored tracks but resonates the touch of classiness and depth of mid 90s reduced techno arrangements. decayed bassdrum, pad, chords and a break - distinctly marked with modern hyper percussive tendencies, based in between house and techno soundscapes this a-side is a pure bomb. the flipside ivre by all means reaching the dancefloors of today. cascading rhythms build subtly behind the fuelled drive of bass, and druggy vocals fully defined by mris signature formula. all in all, bateau ivre tunes up in fresh formula towards techy driven reduced microhouse, bring through a soothing and completely refreshing 12that will be sure to please old and new fans alike. ltd. stock

cro magnon the 3 piece band project based on japanese legendary live hip hop act loop junktion are back after their first album received heavy rotation from tastemakers like gilles peterson, benji b etc. you can experience their full musical spectrum with this teaser ep to the forthcoming second album. riding the storm is filled with rock disco groove. hard guitar and strong beat will rock the dance floor. la fusion is mixture of 80s fusion & electro disco. take me higher reminds us early chicagos jack groove. would be much for in flagrantis sounds. eclipse is the mid groove with beautiful balearic moods!!

the legendary johnny dangerous, of beat that bitch fame, returns to nite grooves with another spoken stomper. clear my mind is a dark infectious hook riddled tech track whose remix by japans dazzle drums turns it into a dancefloor frenzy. russian federations techno minimalist & hip hop producers tripmastaz take this tune all the way down to infernal depths creating an almost nightmarish sensation. this aint for the faint of heart but made rather for the dungeon of your dreams

trg is an artist to get truly excited about. already boasting releases on bristols hessle label and hyping dubstep fans the world over, with his unique take on the sound, trg is set to blow. everything we stand for blurs the lines between uk garage & breaks making a truly massive club anthem whilst oi! killa! on the flip has won the heart of mary ann hobbs on bbc radio 1 who has been playing this song every week on her show. for those of you who missed the first release, cool & deadly is the hot new label from fabric resident dj tayo and skool of thought, label manager of against the grain records.

played by: italoboyz, audiofly, audio werner, chris titjen, anthony collins, kreon & lemos, chris carrier, alexander flitsch, mathias kaden... here is the second release of the masomenos live mix project, snaky ep this time, three tracks by masomenos, that all evokes space & time travel… asided >aftermamas< is a housy & paddy track. as in a space odyssey, the tracks starts with a rhythmical countdown, as if the rocket was about to leave, and then gets you into a trip through the glittering stars…enjoy the trip! on b-side >space flamenco< is a percusiv track that will swing every track it is played with. a great combination with >aftermamas<. for example. >travel master< is a deep & smooth invitation to >take a ride<. perfect to warm up a crowd with a pumping & happy groove

proggy edged 2 tracker by swedish duo zoo brasil!!

another full blown rave up from the label that proves that wonky can be not only fun, but also successful! last releases have all sold like hot cakes, and if you check out the tracks on here its easy to see why. quality genre-smashing bombs through and through, all that is required here is a bit of imagination. if youve got 7 zillion tracks to choose from on your laptop, why play all the same ones as everyone else? club killers everyone, from mustard gunn vs onkens humanoid esque take no prisoners to the onkens rave break attack of possession of ganja, and from the stomping hoover frenzy of lukes angers clodhopper to jerome hills hardcore sample a thon tickle the bee (a tribute).open your mind and get sick!!!

double breakspoll winner the rogue element who has already brought us classics such as rogue rock, dead drummers and breathe takes another step or three forward in his musical journey with panic attacks and sidewinder. both tracks are brimming with innovation and inspiration which take mr rogue beyond the confines of the breaks scene into some wholly original electronic music territory.

nice price deal !!! incl remote remix !! according to mto, the trigger was pulled when he discovered the wu tang clan on mtv at the age of 11 and decided he wanted to make music. since then he has produced beats for underground french hip hop acts and produced his own fusion of abstract hip hop he calls >chip music<. paris remote are first up on remix duties with a heavy, dark, druggy mix made for the minimal guys to step it up a notch or the maximal gang to take it deeper. remote also have a new album dropping on ivan smagghe & chloe s label, kill the dj. the mix on the flip comes from montreal s own hatchmatik of the peer pressure crew. hatchmatik and peer pressure came to prominence putting on events that brought people together from all scenes to shake it to hip-hop, electro and baltimore sounds. his unofficial remixes of mia, chromeo, yo majesty and thunderheist have lit the world of the music blogs on fire with big support from discobelle, palms out sounds and more. consider it brought!

klakson is dropping a hot release just before the summer really kicks in... number one gives us two warm driving house/techno tracks with an amazing vibe. sounds like daftpunk doing techno together with carl craig. on the a side we find this amazing deep house track called all the same. phat beats to move you ass but again with a beautufull melancholic topping. the aa side comes with this crazy jam called wonka. it takes you to the top with this incredible build up, ready to explode! at this moment we have no further info on the identity of dxr, or do we? take wild wild guess and listen to the production skills. two great tracks to bring the party to another level

the deathset go international jetset on your ass with a spanking new ep that balances niceness and nastiness like only they know how. fresh from bringing joy, madness and foolishness to europes gig venues, the deathset burst out with around the world, the next stop on their worldwide escapade. featuring two tracks not heard on the upcoming full length (paranoia and boys than girls), plus killer remixes from etan and bonde do role, this is an absolute must for anyone who understands the value of going fucking nuts. around the world is a dance floor anthem to take on the planet to. bostonian scene shaker etan takes impossible and turns it into the most glorious, life affirming, hands in the air high. paranoia is like being stuck on a whirligig eating candyfloss powdered with speed. boys than girls is the sound of the wildest gig you ve never been to. bonde do role round things out by turning the death set into the baile beasties. a good look.

>where< marks tejada’s eleventh full-length release. in it he ventures away from many of his own trademarks and journeys into an intimate vibe of warm pulses and bright energies. the tracks take expectations and enlighten them with a collection of grooves and tweaks that are spacious and rhythmic while being devoid of predictability. further support comes from reynold, sebo k, adultnapper, giles smith

the misterious nutmeg joins neroli for the fourth time and once again is a winner! raw soulful and sophisticated at the same time, this is sexy football at its best! vocal contributions from face and rasiyah make the usual nutmeg moog skills even more precious! artwork courtesy of hal udell of clear records fame...

second compilation named after the legendary german 80s fanzine elaste which was co edited by composts michael reinboth. part 2 is all obscure 80s disco. compiled by tom wieland (7 samurai, panoptikum).

a fascinating delve into the bizarre and brilliant world of jeremiah yisrael and the disco funk treasures of tap records. i ll let it rot before i let them take my shit. – jeremiah yisrael forty seven tapes, reams of sheet music, copyright forms, membership applications for the brotherhood of wisdom, two flaking acetates, three moldy 12inch singles, and a script for the still unfilmed motion picture angel dust. we stuffed it all into four supermarket fruit boxes, jammed them in the back of a rented chrysler town & country, and tore ass out of nathaniel jeremiah ben yisraels driveway, making a getaway that simultaneously spit us right back at the most bizarre recorded mystery we d ev

together for one cause: spreading love of house music in yours ears. the patsada soldiers take by storm the floor by salvo of love and irresistible groove. no surrenders! face a1 monoman - motion: chunky beats lasciviously carried by an obsessing melody. face a2 dav - monterey jack: this montréal native smash monterey with his jacking sax. face b soul circus - you re my friend: these belgian guys knows the formula: vocal + beats + emotion = dancefloor killer

cluster, the original london techno label from the liberator dj s and the stay up forever label collective is back with a release from the fat collective s own a.p. (stay up forever / audioworx). this four track e.p. is tough quality techno with sharp and heavy beats and sonic twosted riffs. a bonus schranz track, stiff niples, makes this a complete release out to take control of the dancefloor!

the phantom image‘ is a teasing, acid-tweaked club tool, stripped and refined. it burns slowly from both ends and builds in classic style, amounting to an insatiable hypnotic moment, instinctively connecting the mind and body with only one vital message: to move. flip over and you‘ll find two more seriously deviated cuts, in the form of steve bug‘s edit of >the fruit fly<, and vincenzo‘s orginal mix. both mixes raise the intensity from the late night tripping atmospheres of >phantom< and take us straight into the peak time poker flat style. phasing synth stabs and a floorshaking bassline take the track sky high, with vincenzo‘s trademark impeccable production at the centre of it all, ensuring every moment comes through loud and clear. bug‘s edit raises the drama a notch, peaking with a different flavour, whilst the original is a true gem and a classic example of the non-stop power of vincenzo‘s creative output!

hairy claw kicks off 2008 with new artists, a more consistent release schedule, a new a&r (alongside label man stevie kotey) in our man dean muhsin and some serious releases. first up comes from dan drastic. dan is a german producer and dj with impeccable taste. previous output for highgrade has been superb and he has some amazing stuff due to drop on moon harbour (where he takes care of promotions in fine style) so hairy claw have handpicked him for the first release of 2008. deep, groovy and with just the right amount of drive, >xibeca< is a mordern house cut of the highest order. supernature and tsuba artists bearweasel take the techier elements of dan’s original and twist them into a flowing tech-house cut too - so there’s something for the heavier crowds too. there are big things afoot with hairy claw, we’ll keep you posted

more dark and moody madness from matt b. bushwacka’s stunning production mastery really shines through here as two versions, each with a slightly different twist take effect. the a side, >every dog has its day< shuns the current trends and stands alone like a lonely child at playtime. heavy hammer blow bass and resonating glitches that will stand the test of time. the drum mix takes you on a different tour of the dancefloor and drops you right in front of the dj booth.

its ireland hottest techno label again and the goodies they ve got prime to spurt out of the old sac are pretty tumultuous. take this outing from heretics of disko, which is label boss desy palmers floating project which here sees him working with robbie dunne aka spectrum is green on a track which first appeared as part of the hold it down magazine compilation a couple of years ago. the two new mixes come courtesy of finlands lackluster bouncing around like richochet rabbit in a disused robot dump and japans yukio taking more of an electro route with percolating percussion to arrive at some engaging oddball alien funk. a diff kind of brotha is concrete soul collectives kenny black remixed by japans katsuhiko putting the female voice through a blender studded with clicks and efx plus leeds nasty bobby, who stretches the vocals savagely over chattering groove reminiscent of psychotic robo chipmunks confronted with david camerons knackers. maximum quality again.

the original mix starts a complex roller, with a discreet but powerful bass line under some seriously hectic beats. the breakdown sees this track take a more musical tone and shows great depth, this one focuses on progressing themes throughout, and will appeal to those who like things a little left of centre

norwegian songwriter, guitarist and vocalist ane brun is a rising star. with two norwegian grammys for best female artist and song of the year in 2005, her most recent and third studio album >changing of the seasons< entering the norwegian charts at 1 and the swedish charts at 2 the future looks very bright for her. now brun has connected with dennis ferrers - objektivity. ferrer has gathered an international cast of some of todays leading house and techno producers to take the works of brun one step further. the aptly named >ane brun objektified< full length will be released later this summer here is the first single, a taster of what is to come - bruns >headphone silence< remixed by henrik schwarz. schwarz composed his remix initially as a live lap top piece, mixing it down under the watchful eyes of close colleagues ame. on the flip you find a dixon edit

seasons limited follow up the massive cant help by kemal with majico by anto vitale, a laidback track featuring mesmerizing vocals and wicked chants alongside lush keys and synths over a deeply stormin percussion enriched backing groove. doruk ozlen is firing up the vibe on his take, with a mesmerizing deep groove leading the way for the vocals and captivating synths and chords. boddhi satva goes deep and hypnotizing, with a distinct afro tribal touch to be found on this main version, while the dub is a more stripped down affair featuring acidic synths.

classical 80 s disco stuff with don blackman, harvey mason, the isley brothers and evelyn champagne king

old schoolish banging techno tracks on this young german label focussing on no-nonsense timeless techno tracks. tis ep has some strong robert hood influenced tracks produced by this tresor resident dj from berlin... so no surprise to hear some influences of the good basic channel people mixed with sounds from the motorcity

after more than a decade of international club and huge chart hits such as your body, superstar, pumpin, i rock, now or never, take it, my house and his fantastic dj gigs all over the world tom novy is ready to deliver another very big one: runaway comes with jerry ropero and albin myers mixes and is featuring the top uk vocalist abigail bailey has the potential to become the house anthem 2008.

after releases from heavy hitters such as two armadillos, solomun and andomat3000 the mantle now falls to new boy class71 with his double a-side >seaphone/diamond door<. well, it would do if he was really the new boy, but he s not. in fact, this new artist is an alias of italian producer santos, who has pretty much done it all in house, techno and every other genre we could lazily list. rounding things off with a respectful nod to classic techno via moody stabs, lazy melodies and an airtight arrangement in the form of >diamond door<, it seems like class71 is a bit of a name to watch. don t take our word for it though, ame, sasse, djinxx and agnes are already backing this winner.

the first track on the single, heart of dem, is an ode to the youth and the struggle they face growing up today amongst the chaos on our streets. chemos production and the brothers melodic chorus make it an upbeat track despite the serious nature of the lyrics. bollox sees brotherman oozing bravado over a bouncy reggae groove with a deep dub bassline courtesy of hot new producer tea jay. the tracks are taken from brothermans first full length project, which will take the form of a double ep, the dark and the light.

mn2s prepare for another wmc anthem by presenting this collaboration with danism and true soul diva kathy brown. light up my life has classic written it all over, making full use of kathys soaring vocals this powerful performance is sure to make more than waves at this years wmc. kathy brown, one of house musics true divas, has worked with the cream of the house music crop. arguably her biggest hit in recent times was the international smash, strings of life (stronger on my own), produced by award winning production duo soul central. her powerful performance in light up my life ensures that the track will be hammered in the miami sun this year. whilst the original mix features those unmistakable danism beats and kathy browns beautiful voice the audiowhores dub presents pounding drums and is a much darker, main room mix. in contrast to this dj la roi delivers a much more garage inspired, sweeter take on the soulful classic. following up the success of commended releases such as truth is, mesmerise and most recently feelin you danism drop yet another scorcher on mn2s.

the superb disco deviance crew look forward to the summer sizzle with two wonderful edits by nu-disco don pete herbert (reverso 68/lsb). having forged a rock solid musical reputation with his and phil misons reverso 68 project, pete has also built a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the dj booth. known for his love of the balearic disco sound, ph is part of the new breed of djs who are continuing the dj edit tradition by creating their own versions of classic and lost tracks for their dj sets. first up on this release is the amazing >dont let go< by tony orlando of dawn and tie a yellow ribbon round the ol oak tree fame. this track was tonys take on the disco sound and with its lush strings and mellow instrumentation it is a highly infectious, yet lesser known piece of disco history. a staple of ph dj sets this track is a definite killer summer groove. on the flip, the synth led italo disco sounds of ivans >fotonovela< are given the ph make over and turned into yet another balearic disco bomb. enjoy, play it loud and keep good music alive ! dj play: laurent garnier, greg wilson, ashley beedle, popular peoples front, jd twitch (optimo), faze action, the unabombers, jg wilkes (optimo), bill brewster, tim sweeney (bis), jim stanton (horse meat disco), harri (subculture),stu patterson

ivan spell s last release for baroque limited was one of the labels strongest releases of 2007, picking up support from tech, prog & electro djs alike.. here he throws down this deep throbby original. on the flip we are treated to a sparkling take on the track from jay lumen.. clean punchy grooves and hooky woven melodies make this a perfect spring groove

playlist: luciano, ricardo, dan curtin, loco dice, raresh.... big, bigger - freiraum....thats the sound of the moment! after big success of freiraum 01 and the current 002- monster, >die vögel gehn zu fuss<, from paddo and his friends, we proudly present the upcoming 3rd genious release. paddo delivers here something very big. you like cadenza ? - youll love >yuhricame<...! take your time - this jounrey is looong! on the b-side we have sis (cecille records, 8 bit). hes release >la garúa< on cecille records brought him into the cases and focus of all big djs worldwide! 2 fantastic track from sis for freiraum003 - thanks!

big with sebo k, laurent garnier, trickski, joris voorn, deetron, kiki, davide squillace, luca bacchetti and many many more.. incl. remixes by russ gabriel (ferox rec.) and agnes ( sthlmaudio). huge dj reactions! new sidelabel of meerestief. moonpool pays tribute to the house sound of the second half of this decade, but still leaves enough space for interpretation and endeavours to close the huge gap between minimalistic techno approach and club electronica designs.

after the huge success of h track1, containing one of the edits of the year - punkin machines i need you tonight, h track return with number 2! vol. 2 sees pure energys love game put through the mixer, tidying up the original and giving that classic bassline more oomph. on the flipside theres an extended re edit of geraldine hunts seminal worldwide hit cant fake the feeling and finally a nod back across the atlantic with a superb take on fun boy threes our lips are sealed

storming electro influeneced primetime 4 tracker

the 3rd release by scott grooves on his natural midi label, this is scotts first ever ep and color vinyl release. all 4 tracks possess a different mood and distinct raw edge, which plays well on this well balanced ep.track 1 dark blu speaks for itself, simply stated and deeply enriched. the relentless melody never lets go of the groove and the groove never lets go the melody. everything in this track harmonizes together perfectly.track 2 dna definitely disturbs the peace with vintage analog synth sounds. the old school sounding vocal sample echoes thruout the track that >detroit needs analog records< take a listen and decide if that echoes true!track 3 >it doesnt all have to be techy< as the title suggest there is know >techyness< here, its all about a deeply stormin groove that is enriched with warm melodic keys and a lovely guitar, yes i said guitar that altogether creates a feelin thats organic but not boring. track 4 decimalquivers in and out with a fm gritty synth stab, complete with minimal drums or as scott calls them >drims< which is the term scott uses for minimal drums. also present is a deep pad sound that brews slowly like an eruption. co-produced by panther, a name you will hear more about in the future

after releases on hotflush & scuba nyabingi aka mc vicious from slaughter mob hits us with his long awaited 12inch on halo beats. a cocktail of dub and 4x4 drums gives this track a take on dubstep that isnt done enough. this dubstep pioneer demonstrates the bumpy side of this music

panorama bar hit!!! played out by the likes of richie hawtin, dubfire, magda, holgi star, dave shokh, gus gus, mark broom. the labelhead of rotary cocktail recordings >two_em< starts at dekadent with an berlin influenced track called >manjala<. remix support he received from a well-known old friend someone else, and the ascending producers of spektre, on the flipside. both remixes have completely different characters. the foundsound boss presents a crazy afterhour track for the wild panoramabar sessions and in contrast of it, the 2 guys from uk take the best parts and built up a strange technomonster.

excellent deep melodic detroitish techhouse two tracker by daniel bortz. for the moments you take off to be all alone by yourself just for five minutes.. deeply breathing, sinking. indication and seduction...

the 7th release from tricksta recordings features up and coming breakbeat and electronic producer, rektchordz serving up his unique blend of dancefloor wizardry. with the original mix leaning towards a more conventional 4 to the floor, electro house influenced banger, on the flip side m.i. loki serve up a portion of skanking dub and breaks with a truly offbeat take on the original.

d passion had some guests over at his studio, and heres the result! the collabs, a special release featuring 4 collaborations of d passion with artists from all around the scene. the first one might be a combination of 2 of the youngest, yet most thriving forces in the harder dance, take the risk is d passion and italian mad dog kicking it with bassdrums, tight melody and sharp vocals. together with promo, d passion sat down and created the last track of the night, a track with a large intensity grade shows their view on how the last 5 minutes of an event could and should sound like. the b-side might be a familiar one to many. last year, d passion and unexist provoked each other to non stop hardcore antics, and the two tracks which resulted from this session might be some of the hardest out there! bring the noise and what the hell are the best examples of how intense the combination of the unexist style and d passions production skills can be.

>beaten< is the first track to be released from random factor’s new album and comes with excellent art of tones remixes.carl a finlow again shows his history and pedigree as well as his refusal to jump on bandwagons and trends by producing timeless electronic music inspired more by kraftwerk, yello, stockhausen, tomita, prince, sakamoto, brian eno and the white noise than by what’s playing this summer at dc10. ralph lawson used >beaten< as the last track on his recent 2020vision compilation. this jerky sporadic groove gives a nod to the forefathers while holding down a beat anyone would be proud of. the single comes complete with remixes from art of tones, fresh after last year’s huge >praise<. this mystery outfit has now signed to 2020vision and this is the first of many bombs from them. art of tones take the track directly to the dancefloor and produce two versions that would slay berlin’s panorama bar at 9 on a sunday morning.

brilliant 4xlp! a masterpiece!! loco dices much-anticipated debut lp has been created to take the listener on a journey: an album to be treasured as a fine-textured catalogue of the senses. loco dice, who spends much of his time shuttling between the worlds main electronic music ports as an in-demand dj, packed up his studio and relocated to new york city. there, the renowned düsseldorf dj, producer and desolat label head fomented a raw and simmering soundtrack: a nuance-packed collection of sonic interpretations of scenes, characters and moods from the most diverse and mythologised city in the world. the album specifically pays homage to their...

detroit underground returns for their much anticipated ninth edition of their now legendary compilation series. featuring some of the label s biggest artists, namely funkstorung, richard devine and jimmy edgar, the ninth edition sees the label return to its more experimental roots after a successful, albeit brief foray into a more hip-hop and club-oriented music in the series seventh and eighth editions. while number nine, still puts you on the dance-floor, the release s forays into idm, acid and experimental sounds recall earlier du records and further detroit underground s reputation as a label that is not afraid to take chances

welcome to the deepest nightmare of pulshar, welcome to nospheratus territory. an unforgettable trip into the darkest side of the bands soul, inspired by the cult movie nospheratu, this is one of the greatest dub and melancholic tracks of the year. a trippy bass and envolving melodies for an instant bloody dub joy. rod modell and steven hitchell take the controls on the b side and produce one of their best reworks yet under their echospace alias. they have reduced the original track to a deep and emotional piece. a majestic cavalcade into dub techno, a composition full of rich textures which remind of a cloudy day in detroit city, accompanied by a subtle conga that kicks off from the middle of nowhere and turns out really smooth, deep & dark. a little different than the material from their album on modern love, more reduced into the deepchord sound, a little more scaled back