at some point in 2013, friendly fires, andrew weatherall and timothy j fairplay (aka the asphodells), convened in an east london pub to discuss collaborating on new music together. the plan was to produce music that came from a place outside of their respective usual musical styles - a loose, open-ended process embarked upon for the pure joy of experimentation and collaboration rather than a specific end goal. the collaboration came on the back of two hugely successful friendly fires albums - 2008s debut friendly fires and 2011s follow up pala - and an acclaimed debut album from the asphodells in 2013s ruled by passion destroyed by lust, the latest in a long line of classic releases from andrew weatherall’s own rotters golf club label. the result is *before your eyes* and *velo* - two brand new tracks that take close to ten minutes each to reveal their full hypnotic glory. the tracks will be released as a aa-sided single on translucent, orange colored 12 inch vinyl and will be the inaugural release on friendly fires own telophase label.

2 x raw, ecstatic face-melting guitar solos recorded in one take in the ambarchi stacte tradition.this time around ambarchi is backed up by a badass rhythm section from texas, and together they ride the endless riff into the goddam sunset.

following on from his 2012 autoreply debut the model steps up again with a precise, deadly-effective two tracker. as a producer he can never be pigeon-holed serving up his mysterious blends of deep, robotic, space- funk across labels like traum schallplatten, crosstown rebels and his own clone powered adult central imprint. night times the right time finds the romanian in fine-form laying down punchy drums with pulsating-bass, persistent chords and analog synth tension. flip the disc for wolf and you get a darker, dub-driven take over the same infectious, floor-shaking beats. long tracks, mastered to perfection and playable to the max - check it.

vin sol & matrixxman return with their second double-header of remixes of one of the most distinctive voices in modern music, revisiting two of the hallowed songstress classics from the 80s. first up is the beautiful *never thought* which has been given the remix treatment many times before due to the accapella being on the original 12 inch. here vs & m add early 90s house flourishes - warm pads, deep chords and the original vocal seeping in and out of the mix, whilst elements slowly start to build up for what is a pretty ecstatic house rework of a classic. simple and effective. fans of innervisions wont be disappointed! on the flip, *love is stronger* is a mellower take on one of her signature hits. sticking to a cool 110 bpm tempo, it has got a bubbly, woozy late sunday afternoon vibe emanating from the first 4 bars. another solid rework from the vin sol & matrixxman camp!

early in 2013, los angeles-based live act pharaohs dropped their debut on esp institute, island time, along with tornado wallaces esp debut thinking allowed the idea being a simultaneous release followed by the artists remixing each other. well, here we have the 4th corner of the puzzle, a perfect set of jams for the tail end of summer. on side a, pharaohs themselves revisit ahumbo, inviting the neighborhood boys over for fatty then proceeding to bang the drum, while the flip side gives us the tornado wallace take on if it ever feels right, a beast of a track that nibbles but never really bites, a classy tension-builder, perfect for transitioning into.

neon neon, die für den mercury und welsh music prize nominiert sind, veröffentlichen diese düstere und nachdenkliche ep, die ihr von der kritik gefeiertes album begleitet. die ep dokumentiert die letzten harten jahre giangiacomo feltrinellis lebens. faszinierende instrumentalpassagen und chorale vocals machen diese ep rund und vollkommen.
pressung auf orange-transparentem vinyl, download-code liegt bei.

a new pattern by the analog roland orchestra. this one is dedicated to chicago! 707 as the master triggering the 101 and juno 6 with some alpha juno 1 chords… thats it. no midi, no editing, no software just the pure pleasure of a one-take-analog-jam

hand stamped sleeve!3rd outing for this new project from a well established uk artist! a darker take on the new uk techno/bass sound.

sunkissed italohouse, hippierock and melancholic slowcore, hamburg based flamingo dj-outfit rss disco are inviting you to their musical journey very 2. this time they take you to dance into the endless summer on an exotic planet floating in deep space. vinyl comes in beautiful turquoise silk screen sleeve.

this time around is the long awaited follow-up to the succesful probe album by roswell return. the original is a mesmerizing piece of minimal electronic music, heavily inspired by composer steve reich. more than 10 minutes of pure synth bliss. on the b-side syncom data take it into deep techno territory with a shuffling and ridiculously low-end remix thats both warm and unsettling at the same time. deep basslines keep pushing everything forward, while the constantly rising church-like organ brings a nervous mayhem quality to it.

the winter is almost gone and luettje luises mama comes out of hibernation. with a new playground at home, it will take a talented hand to prepare for the upcoming spring. along comes nutia, sowing his seeds of *raounuor*.

after the success of erol alkans debut illumination ep, phantasy is proud to present the second remix 12inch. bang gets another outing with emperor machines stunning 8 minute extended remix, bringing the crystalline synth to the forefront, and rush hours house maestro tom trago completes the 12inch with a rolling intergalactic take on a hold on love, titled his tokyo mix.

maddisco is back again with yet another 4 edits all on one 12inch, first up we have a serious piece of dance music designed for maximum effect on the dance floor, infectious bass line, heavy hammond organ, tight drums, add some brass stabs bit of guitar with just a sprinkling of vocals and weve got one hell of a party vibe goin on.

fulfilling its aim to be a platform for upcoming talents, rora is proud to present takashi himeoka for its seventh establishment. signing his first release, takashi himeoka is a dj/producer based in tokyo as well as the first japanese producer to join our label. both tracks will take you through his singular universe, combining meticulously assembled rhythms and sophisticated atmospheres!

shadow movement is a project which started in 2012. after working as solo artists, both rafael and raul decided to share their ideas in a new experience. from house to techno, at this new stage they seek to take their music, loaded with melody and breakthrough content, to the next level.

in time, plusculaar has become an indispensable asset to our label so it is only fair that we kick off this esemtrax limited vinyl series with his *rumänische* ep. after the massive success *stai jos* on enough! music, it is our turn to take advantage of his talent so we asked for some top quality tracks. the result is mind blowing! it contains his finest work yet, a blend of techno and minimal, the very well known romanian sound.
played by: richie hawtin, someone else, amine edge, transmit promo radar, luca doobie, mariano mateljan, guido durante, herck ceryx, ovidiu adrian, indy lopez, edgar de ramon, javi alvado & thc, pantany, claude solis, alessan main, elchinsoul, michel de hey, marco carola, dirty culture ...

deep groovin hypnotic collaboration henry saiz & pional

vinyl only - limited edition 180 gram pressing! >reforming digital waves by simple & elegant music patterns< - a straightforward mission statement for a new imprint, and one whose understated, direct manner shows the music-centered focus of wavereform as we reveal our first release. the >new sky< ep is the production debut of a mysterious new russian talent known as ivanov, and about whom little is known past his reclusive buddhist existence and his background in guitar, which is clearly evident on the title track. underlain by rising and falling atmospheric washes and understated percussion, >new sky< is propelled by a funky, jazzy and clearly organic keyboard solo that closely approximates his familiar stringed instrument in texture, tone, and musical development. next up is minimal legend soulphiction, who masterfully beefs up the original with a fat, growling bassline and more aggressive, hard hitting drums and claps that take the dreamy mood of ivanovs track and transform it into something more cosmic and psychedelic while retaining its musicality. on the flip, a new tune entitled >deep< gets revisited by lucidflow label heads klartraum, who have recently shifted their digital imprint to vinyl. here they bring things towards the dubbier end of the spectrum with a slow-building track that goes from hazy beginnings to an ominous, dramatic breakdown and then into a harder grooving second half. taken together, these three tracks are an auspicious beginning for a new name and label, and in fulfilling the stated goals offer great promise of things to come.

this is second instalment of the hot natured remix project. part two features nic fancuill’s tech-driven barnstormer of a remix of benediction! hot on its heels is luca c & brigantes dirty disco-tinged cosmic-house beast of a remix of alternate state. on the b side citizen goes to work transforming *take you there* into brooding deep maelstrom of a mix, dark and sinister. finally tom shorterz tweaks out the original of reverse skydiving into techy dark groove affair that completes this great remix package.

oh yes, this a heavyweight bad boy on gamm from french beatmaker/producer izem. after his extensive travels around the globe the sound on the ep is influenced by africa, cuba as well as the middle east.
itt is an electronic take on a classic fela joint, celia (cruz) goes along a similar route but on the latin tip. both are pretty nasty and a near perfect marriage between futuristic productions and raw retro samples. finishing off the ep we get served a slice of arabic boogie using hipnotics hard to find boogie gem *are you lonely* and some fierce middle eastern vocals.

after 20 years of experience, gary martin couldnt resist a 12 inch that is also the 50th release for teknotika: a label from detroit that didnt exactly stick with the game when it switched to the mp3 format. *basking in blackness* is a composition of textured broken beat then classic four on the floor old school soul. *synthotika* is what would happen if a synthasizer could take over an orchestra. a track inspired by detroit peers no doubt. *every bit as beautiful* goes sensative deep house piano, a lil latin percussion and soaring eno-esque synths to top it off. the title is a bit sarcastic, let us face it, there is no life after techno!
pressing on grey marbled vinyl.

deep down slams first 2014 release is a collaboration between london based producer mikki funk who already made a name to himself releasing on labels like say ahh & milf and should be already known to many of you and berlin based producer peer du who makes his debut.

all songs have been remastered for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley. each lp includes a 12-page booklet with excerpts from darrin huss diary, unpublished photos of psyche with dwayne, and an essay by darrin reflecting on psyche s past and the goettel legacy as well as lyrics. this collection is a glimpse at the early canadian industrial scene and the roots of skinny puppy. go take a walk in the past with an ear for the future you just might learn something.

deluxe edition of maya jane coles album *comfort* on double 12 inch vinyl with 5 additional tracks. download code included.

the mighty above machine label launch their edits offshoot! mondo disco & u-ka take a side each, and deliver a duo of absolutely devastating disco delights. do it is an insanely catchy and sonically powerful rub-down of the highest order, already causing a ruckus on the worlds best floors on the flip newcomers u-ka wig out completely on an incredible & irresistible synth and bass groove, which is a primo shape thrower if we ever heard one! the above machine stamp of quality all over this one - limited 10 inch release.

bambounou erscheint im neuen glamour: mit neuen remixes von french fries (aka wahlpariser valentino canzani mora aus südamerika) und niemand geringerem als dem pionier des französischen techno, monsieur laurent garnier, der bambounou als seinen nachfolger bezeichnet.

limited to 200 copies!
william durant iii is the studio project of lucretio, steve murphy and the legendary dj octopus. together with caio (muscle records) they have released the infamous underground ep *the dove ultimatum* on vae victis records with the pseudonym of durant. they produce their music in the brenta studios only with machines and recording on tape just the first take. together with caio, madì grey and chevel they have founded the independent record label muscle records to promote and spread the sound of brenta, the river which run through the little towns from where they come from, in the venetic swamp.

fort romeaus debut for ramona and her live at robert johnson audio enterprise couldnt be any better. a london resident and leading member of the current ghostly international family, fort romeaus take on neo dance, post-disco and proto-house is as unmistakable as it is dreamlike. ramona is in love.

blunted astronaut is proud to represent the uk once again with none other than the grand imperial cappo, aka iron condor, aka gusto grizwold. hailing from nottingham, cappo is a writer, performer and producer with experience spanning two decades. this, our 20th release, sees the iron condor take flight over some left-field beats by north london recluse and audiophile, dj drinks.
limited to 300 copies with superb packaging courtesy of illustrator snooze and design maverick mr. krum.

the infamous wmc comps from material are back on vinyl. only few copies for the eclectic release.includes the best seller for miami lovers

gravitas, talib kwelis sixth solo album, began to take shape in may, during the weeks following the release of kwelis fifth solo album, prisoner of conscious. loaded with guests, prisoner of conscious was well received and reviewed, and gained talib many new fans to add to his already large following. however, kweli soon found himself wanting to record more personal material and really document his journey thru music. when singer ryan leslie, who created the platform that kweli is using to sell gravitas, approached him with the idea of selling direct to fan, songs that were just rough ideas began to fully form in kwelis head.

the second release of crs ltd. is signed by vsk and enhanced by an edit of vilix. the two original tracks take place in the same room and they develop in two different way the same industrial machines elegant chant, some of those from afar, some of those closer.

denis clifford, jus-ed, jenifa mayanja & andrew duke take 4 tracks from the *miracles of matter* album & work them up into a warm classic sound. pressing on red coloured & marbled vinyl.

amrs 27th release features a barnstormer of a track by the legendary john heckle (of mathematics recordings, tabernacle records, and m>o>s recordings) that is sure to light up clubs everywhere. its big,fat, analog bassline combined with take-charge leads and rising melodies is a floor-filler

heavily influenced by moodymann and andres, new home taping artist simba produces music that is full of soulful echoes, while still dripping in raw house music vibes. quality house music for the believers out there. nothing is too straight in the simba sound as fx drift around and subtle production touches come at you from all angles. vinyl hiss is as important as the kick drum and the overall atmosphere has that classic house music quality that can transport you instantly to another place. the black madonna was the one who drew attention to the rising talents of this young producer. so fittingly she delivers her own lost in chicago take on the original, which delights in the tracks edginess and the wonderful release of the main hooks

the moment has come for the latest stl platter provocative titled time is just an illusion to take place on your turntable in order to spin for pleasure and delight. surfacing from the local diy remote headquarter, something is calling like minded listeners and friends of analog deep house jams to take a trip out with three time evaporating tracks and two continuous etched loops.

mosaic split series kickstarts 2014 with three solid tracks of silky deepness that build upon the mosaic sound of old whilst remaining firmly in the present.

2013 saw silicone soul celebrating the 10th anniversary of their darkroom dubs imprint. launched in glasgow back in 2003, the drd stamp has become a mark of quality and seen many established names exploring deeper realms whilst also unearthing fresh and exciting global talent.

limited repress edition!
debut release by new artist florian kupfer. on this four song 12 inch we re taken through a wild journey of a man and the story of his machines. tip!very emotional and human feeling, these lovingly saturated tracks move through the worlds of techno and house in subtle, unassuming fashion though totally distinct in their own right as each song possesses its own personality regardless of the man/machine relation. 100 percent club ready, so take heed.

the central executives what can we say ? not much as it turns out - the generally very forthcoming golf channel crew are remaining tight-lipped about the architects of this, frankly mind-blowing debut long-player from this new nyc collective. a walk in the dark is exactly that, a situationist song-sheet & sonic chaperone to guide us through the back street escapism these troubled times demand. from gently over-driven punk funkin mascara stained hymns, to house that has been thoroughly smudged to the edges of its live music incorporating limits. sitting very comfortably, in a moment of stewed elevation alongside sound signature style machine jams, bare bones vocal led improvisations, discordant arthur russell moments & the distorted reflections of roots house that run to the very core of the big apple. a drop-jaw debut then, that wears its influences proudly, but takes them somewhere entirely new.

great new four track ep featuring some super cool disco rarities hailing from the islands of the caribbean. worth the price of this 12 inch alone is the fantastic and über-rare *naussaus discos* by mucho plus, an awesome remake of the beginning of the end classic and a floorfiller so in-demand it features in discogs top ten of most expensive records ever sold. this is followed by a great funky steel drum cover of the roy ayers classic *cant you see me* by trinidadian artist boogsie taken from his hard-to-find 1979 lp. next up is *sweetie* by manhattan charlies roots which is a barbadian disco take on bunny macs afro classic *let me love you* and then rounding things up nicely is the super hot *hands up* by casual t, a soulful disco boogie jam originally out on a mega rare jamaican 7 inch. superb!

heavily inspired by early rave and detroit electro, paul blackford’s first release on breakin’ records was described as a pioneering uk take on the detroit techno bass sound. since then, he’s released tracks on labels such as wide, deadlock records and twilight 76. in 2009 he set up militant science as an output for his own and other artists material, with support from djs such as dave clarke, dj stingray, dj godfather, edmx, keith tenniswood, and many more. blackfords latest release on cpu turns up the bass and tempo, think kraftwerk vs detroit in effect.

robert hood rmx!on the a-side rodhad delivers an epic 10 minute interpretation of the first single perplexed, while robert hood delivers a second, more minimalistic take on dirtro ii for the flip. early support from ben klock, josh wink, blawan, marcel fengler, shifted, adam beyer, oscar mulero & more

fast hätte es an dieser stelle keinen neuen release von ki records zu verkünden gegeben, denn die beiden jungs hinter colo, nick smith und ben corr, haben mal eben so in der hochphase der albumproduktion ihren laptop verschusselt. backups? fehlanzeige! da war der debütlangspieler schon fast fertig: zehn tracks mit 150 bis 200 audiospuren – viele stunden feinsten bastelns und schraubens, einfach weg. zum glück ist nicht die ganze welt schlecht und so manch ein finder ehrlich und das gerät gelangte unbeschädigt in die hände der besitzer zurück und das erstlingsalbum *ur* doch noch in die pressung und in den katalog von ki. der name des albums ist ein wortspiel und verweist nicht etwa auf undergroud resistance, sondern auf das englisch wort colo-ur.

if you ever have been seeking of tracks with a heart for pop music, the groove of house music and the humour of two guys who dont take anything serious but dance music you dont have to search any further - bottich (german for tub) is what you are looking for. a justin timberlake duo for the big-hearted, a groove machine for the lame and a couple of future hits for the karaoke machine

already declared by backdrop as one of the best drum & bass releases you are likely to hear in 2014, ivy labs missing persons ep is nothing short of sublime, a collection of work from sabre, stray and halogenix that will simply take your breath away. featuring their mainstay vocal collaborator frank carter iii on the title track, ivy lab carry us from sumptuous, warm liquid through to acid tinged tech with emperors input and finish with some west coast, lo-riding electro crunk. essential is an understatement..

new avotre take it to the next level incl. with dale howard and dj w!ld on remix duties the bunny is back with a fresh take on >chalk<. avotre008 is a remix ep set to take you on journey into deepness and breathe new life into a classic record.

dutch contingent dilated pupils provide the beats for the next double pack on fofs vinyl only offshoot label.

enough! music welcomes in the new year with a new release by label founder and artist, danilo schneider. two convincing originals with the typical schneider groove that is immersed with moody energies, governed by a slight detroit touch. the pace of each track is pulsating, pushing hard and aiming directly to the dance floor.on the remix side, enough! has sought the work of romanian ada kaleh, who s mix is on par with an intense, hypnotic groove that wont let you go. here are presented three weapons for the night and certainly a talking point for all underground lovers of this style of tech funk. enough! music hopes you will enjoy this trip!