worst friends is ryan cavanagh and john paul jones (no, not that one) from brooklyn. they are also known amongst the beards as tom croose and slow hands. we actually suspect they are pretty good friends � making this sweet sweet music together and all � oh, and they just had a cool record out on oz-label future classic. the music sounds very unlike any short persons playing sports of any kind though slow and low is definitely the tempo. there is the beautiful balearic original, eric duncan gives us a psychedelic ride on the disco carousel and prins thomas channels the song through recently aqquired skills as a choirboy and 4 finger keyboards chords�. oh my�.

vibrations 003 comes from asian project. aka bobby coulman from soft rocks flying solo and working with julian bendall from bah samba et al. >kadjhani express< is a mid-tempo excursion of chugging drums, dubby elements and beautiful sitar. music to get lost in! >distant love< is classic deep house done the way it should be � this cut blew our minds when we first heard it! remix duties fall to washington dcs protect-u and they take the track on an analogue headtrip from chicago to japan� unique and wonderful.

this debut release introduces everything deeper meaning stands for. full of trademark deep sounds from two of etokas finest artists, verano and paskal, who ramp up the atmosphere and slow down the tempo with two of the most unique tracks we have heard from either producer. both tracks explore that most difficult, beautiful and painful of emotions, love. add to this subject matter the warmth and feeling which can only be found on 12 inch slices of black wax, and you have something rather special indeed ...

the mighty antidandruff returns after few years of sleep. this time its a bit more conceptual ep than usually. ep starts with a moody sandwell mix of >kulenty< (released on pvc8) produced probably by regis in the berlins sandwell district busy studios. the other 3 tracks are by rumenige & loktibrada resp. loktibrada alone, with each track the tempo is rising up a bit and its all club techno, of course.

hot 3 tracker from stopmakingme on bang gang, backed up with remixes by in flagranti and remute.

disconnected sounds launches with a one off pressing of 300 hand stamped and individually numbered white labels. dscntd 001 is a four track ep featuring a varied and stunning array of cuts from newcomers, deft, hugh pascall, chocky & adam curtain. the record begins with croydon boy defts luscious down tempo joint >paradise<. classically trained jazz musician hugh pascalls follows on with >joy padding< which is a slice of breathtaking syncopated electronica. the b side takes us in a housey direction, kicking off with chockys >scat<, a deep, groove laden, head nodder. while >calcut<, a percussive, twisted 4/4 sub-bass work out by nottinghams adam curtain finishes the whole thing off.

accompanying the debut lp remix ep number 2 straddling the realms of dubstep, house and disco from an ever emerging pool of old and new guard. remixes on the dub orientated ep with mark e, session victim and riley reinhold. duffsteps debut album >getting to sirius< is a heady potion laced with influences of dub and down tempo beats, winding through layers of melody and synths whilst vocals soften the blow providing a nice, warm and fuzzy edge to the thick slabs of sonic concrete. though you wont have to wait before a nice big bass-line knocks you down on your arse again

two previously unreleased jimpster remixes of seal available on this limited white label. the a side side is a raw, detroit tinged mid-tempo jam with seals amazing vocals making this one a solid party starter. flip over for weight of my mistakes which sees jimpster flip things into an epic modern soulful house track laden with real strings, warm rolling bass and tight afro drums. these are his first remixes outside of his freerange label since his mighty remix for josh wink last year.

brainiac kicks off with a dark and foreboding intro, then crashes into a powerful, rough and ready roller. menacing punchy beats, obscene chest thumping basslines and plenty of clever edits, guarantees this tune to maintain high energy levels in any club. this track can only described as absolutely devastating! the reverse side opens with a tense synthline that drops into fully charged neurofunk. although this track is more down tempo track, its sub warbling basslines, complimented by rattling percussion and steppy breaks, means legacy is sure to get the dancefloor swaggering.

number 5 in the best selling killer funk disco usa series with the cheekily titled >these boots were made for dancin< ep. the kfd all stars drop another funk & breaks driven unreleased discofired edit on the a side whilst on b side slap bass boogie is the order of the day from a mysterious stateside artist and a rare but so, so essential nigerian mid tempo hypnotic masterpiece.

limited to 400 copies!! second release on the hot new rebellion label. after siss monstrous >gallian< release solomun delivers another knock out blow in the sonics with a heavy weight slab of electric moon groove. pan-rattling percussion and a bass funkier than a trunk of funk underpins the stupendously catchy and incessant vocal licks, and then theres the guitar.. oh my god, does it get any better than this? on the flip parisian funkateer d julz hikes the tempo and kicks the groove headway into the bass bins as its heads down for some serious dancefloor action. a great second package on this rebellious new label! please note this is a limited release, so get these hot puppies whilst you can, because when they are gone, they are gone

so what is the sound of progressive disco? well it captures the insane rhythm and the unforgiving driving beat that is instantly found in the funk of the early seventies but real disco music also had a formula that would guarantee the hottest djs success if played at the right time. that formula was a blend of up-tempo rhythm sections laden with south american percussion mixed with soulful vocals and orchestral strings - a symphony of sex, lust and love. we change the formula and focus on the rock, electronic and dub elements - slower, sleazy and fun.

nice price deal !!! morgan zarate is best known for pushing r&b and hip hop into new spaces, taking influences from the us and uk and creating raw, emotional and psychedelic beats. on this first ep for hyperdub, his production steps up in tempo, and the influence on his music of grime and dubstep shines through.

keyboard masher came to our attention with their incredible debut km editions 1 ep early last year, selling out immediately through the handful of uk outlets lucky enough to get a few. as a fairly under the radar operation from london town, enthusiasts and champions of the good stuff, km have kindly allowed us to help them move the sensibly titled and equally brilliant km editions 2 ! picking up plaudits from titans of balearia like phil mison, moonboots etc, km editions 2 is a heady mix of early 80s, synth drenched boogie (amor & satisfaction), arabic influenced folk-funk (discotheque arabe) and a beautiful alan parsons style mid-tempo jam in the shape of >tartari< really very special indeed...

first on decks.de!! lesson in physics, wie der ausdruck schon sagt, hat der produzent und labelinhaber seine lektion gelöst. zurück mit energie in bestform kommt baby chris mit lesson in physics, wie gewohnt mit düsteren und tiefen klang.

future disco releases the fourth edition of the sort after series and to coincide with the full album release is this limited four track vinyl sampler featuring some of the highlights from the collection >neon nights<. first up is an exclusive track from the revenge. originally created a dj tool for graeme clark aka the revenges dj sets >just be good to mario< is a cleverly produced mash up of the revenges own >just be good to me< featuring the vocals of crazy ps danielle moore, and mario basanovs track >do you remember<. the result is a slow grooving dance floor jam that takes the best bits from two producers at the top of their game. also on the a side, the c90s �shine a light is given the remix treatment by australia outfit flight facilities. the result is a slow tempo song, perfect to start or end the night. on the b side, hannulerauris instrumental >zombie tropicana< gives a firm nod to the 80s with a slow stomping electronic disco work out. finally london duo, tape to tapes >pure & easy< completes the pack. a hand raising house track with soaring breakdown, which demonstrate the breath of the sounds on a future disco collection. all tracks have never appeared on vinyl before and are exclusive to this sampler

twisted tongue follow up their acclaimed debut album with the first single from their follow-up lp, >a return to space<. eschewing the p-funk stylings of their self-titled debut, twisted tongue (dave jay & mark dalton) provide an essential revival of the mid-tempo soul stepper, featuring guest vocalist johanna lee sweetly leading a tough, incessant groove that recalls the classic likes of nick martinelli and the mizell brothers. twisting the track even further are the remixes provided by dj ray mang (dfa, mangled), one of the founders of londons nu-disco scene, who has long taken inspiration from new yorks golden era of the loft and paradise garage. twisted tongue writer/producer dave jay joined forces with ray for his >mang vs. mondo< ep on mangled earlier this year, and here mang returns the favour by dubbing out and extending >a return to space< to mind-bending effect. on the flipside is the cinematic, downtempo remix by blue states, which subtly subverts the original, transforming the track into a late night indie excursion. andy dragazis (blue states) has now been delivering his unique brand of melancholy, guitar-led head music for over decade, via labels such as xl recordings, and this mix of >a return to space< ranks up there with his most memorable work

lithuania based new producers debut release on endless flight. they have released from future classic, under the shade, mantis and own imprint silence music. their debut track >test< was licensed for the gilles petersons mix cd and supported from ewan pearson. this time they teamed up with nu-disco diva >kathy diamond<. original version on a side is dark, dubby down tempo vocal stuff and soft rocks remix is slo-mo ambient house. the dub version on the b side is a club friendly edit.

the energetic >coconut coast< is an awesome example of whats coming from oriol, and he has bought some remixers along for the party too. faltydl brings the tempo down and gives the track a strange off key shuffling rub thats reminiscent of theo parrish at his oddest. mike paradinas in his jake slazenger guize, does a mix of >memories< thats almost funky house, mixed with big rubbery jazz chords and classy diva vocal samples. shortstuff takes >memories< and draws it into strange new shapes over stiff beats.

we dont need to tell you that rolando is a figure synonymous with the roots of techno. regularly djing in berghain, his unique brand of techno and heavy electronic funk has continued to evolve naturally into the sound youll here today. on rolandos first 12inch for ostgut, we find two diverse tracks each shedding light on the different poles of his current sonic focus. ben klock featured both >de cago< and >junie< on his >berghain 04< mix, and now we can enjoy the full tracks in their own right. the proud heritage of >de cago< is clear from the outset, yet rolando works crisp modern drums and edgy acidic synths into the mix, resulting in a potent concoction of jacking, edgy technofunk. unapologetically raw and gritty - and all the better for it - is >junie<. introducing a different production methodology, this multi-layered half-tempo exploration into eerie harmonics and slow building passages is the latest incarnation of rolandos emotional and instinctive melody writing

canadas eddie c (jisco music, endless flight, sleazy beats, karat) with 4 new tracks for the sound of speed label! the 12inch starts with the disco track >migration< that has a solid mid tempo groove going with a break from a soul record. >keepin on< is on a mellow soul tip and reminds of dillas >donuts<. >give it to me< has an upbeat, guitar led groove with stompin drums and seductive soulful vox. >days like these< has organic chilled-out sounds going

oh cristo! label comes back with memoryman/ltj, heavy one.
memoryman - aint no big edit: great percussive elements bring this track to life! short stabs of echoey synth carefully placed throughout add to the atmosphere, the track builds and builds. there is a strong house/techno feel but the slow tempo ensures it grooves, a big track! and lovely vocals with the deep bass work really well!
side b: ltj - all night: hypnotic loop carries the track, slow bass grooves and the vocal is perfect! a dancefloor gem! would be a great secret for any djs bag!

from the guys behind goodgroove & streetwise music comes a new blog, website and vinyl only label that will be focusing on the new recently emerging ghetto funk sound thats taking the mid-tempo breaks scene by storm. the first release comes from featurecast who is one of the biggest names in the biz and contains four absolute bangers that will no doubt destroy dancefloors wherever they are dropped. all tracks are remakes of classic anthems and have given the ghetto funk treatment with massive beats and huge wobbly basslines that will send both the kids and the more mature ravers into hedonistic oblivion. a very impressive debut from the label and a perfect snapshot of what this scene is all about.

footandmouths forth release sees the return of the prodigal sons s.a.s. after the success of fam001 they are back with another hot slice of vintage house pie! the a side is a great little vintage house rework, complete with great keyboard stabs, driving bass and ace vocal, tweaked for perfect peak time performance. a2 is a superb mid-tempo electro dub of the vocal�blinding! the flip features dreaming and were hit boogie territory with some aplomb! a serious 80s groove underpins soulful vocal and electro beats. the dub then hikes the tempo and jacks the groove into ny dub underground! great package from the s.a.s mystery men!

repress in black vinyl !!! r&s records return with another exciting young talent. space dimension controller has already caused a fuss on the underground with his >love quadrant< (kinnego) and >journey to the unknown sphere< (royal oak) releases. the temporary thrillz ep contains intergalactic slow jams, deep club excursions and mid tempo space funk, all with the sdc trademark depth, soul and finesse. this is another release that will cement sdc as one of the best and most talked about young producers of the year.

once again phunkfiction brings on a hot new talent: notion is known for combining deep and dark moods with a wide range of musical elements and influences. >because< is a sick half tempo track using an ultra catchy pitched down vocal sample and an outstanding sound design - one for the fans of instra:mental and d-bridge. >iota< is a very stripped down dancefloor tool still spreading a big amount of funk - head nodding guaranteed. both tracks are getting support by many big djs on the scene.

fifth release on the acclaimed imprint from those lovely people over at the acclaimed sleazybeats blog. the dust just doesnt seem to settle at team sleazy who are set to unleash their fifth dish of mid-tempo filth. sbr005 should likely round out what has undoubtedly been more than a successful year for the sleazy beats crew. as hard as it might seem to upstage their recent sampler, this release by berliner daniel solar (of no more hits and dikso fame) is another trio of totally on point sleazy business which showcases daniels stellar skills. things start off with midfidelity funk, a snappy romp through steady synth and disco string territory. this little number delivers a perfectly spell-binding groove with nicely placed rhodes stabs, crisp tambourines and haunting vocal at the breaks. on the flip, twinkle love snaps out a sweet melange of piano, guitar/bass riff and morphing vocals that combine to give a lively mood and open atmospherics. finally, rounding up the ep is la fleur, a wonky yet punchy cut thats ripe with staunch drum sounds and strings amidst loopy vocal snippets for good measure. all three tracks ride a 110ish bpm groove that is likely to ring bells for those who have been following and digging the sleazy sound so far. the last few releases all sold out in a matter of weeks, so dont sleep on this. you know the drill by now: limited release, no repress.

repress - folk-jazz composer/arranger arthur verocai was born in rio de janeiro. he has created challenging arrangements and compositions for brazilian artists jorge ben, ivan lins, leny andrade and gal costa. in 1972 verocai recorded a self-titled solo lp. it is a stunningly innovative effort. it puts verocai into a rarified field with the heavy string oriented music of charles stepney, david axelrod and frank zappa. released in a period marked by the brazilian military government, the album fared poorly. following its re-issue in 2003 the album has become a highly influential oft sampled classic (see ludacris, mf doom and little brother). the performance of this seminal 1972 record in its entirety brought the capacity luckmann crowd to a stand still. according to verocai, >he had never played the record, alive or dead!< the music has been mixed by verocai himself in rio. history turned on its head and musical justice served.

two more missives from the leng stable, a stable basking in late afternoon sunshine the whole year round. here we have two remixes of cantoma tracks. on side a is ray mangs remix of under the stars a subtle disco groove, with a sweet rolling bass and a languid horn line that gently eases into the back of your mind, luring you into a hypnotic swirl. over on side-b lexx steps up to deliver an equally stunning take on gambara immdediately setting out a more electronic lilt, the track steadily builds into a mid tempo throb as the vocals wash over proceedings, while flute and acoustic guitar make way for each other in the melody stakes. timeless sounds on both sides evoking the summer just passed

on the back of shakes retrospective frictionalism 1994-2009 compilation, we have asked some producers from the new generation who were influenced by shakes music one way or another to remix his music. since shakes catalogue is such a diverse one, we looked different directions for remixers. the first 12 embodies the whole new beat scene (dubstep, future house, wonky, what do we call it these days). faltydl is on fire lately so we asked him to remix assimilated. the result is an up tempo stepper that both offers a look into the past as well as into the future. banging business. next up is space dimension controller. this uk young buck has been surprising many with his first few releases and remixes over the last year. he transforms the down tempo detroit state of mind into a mid tempo techno-soul affair that will have you grooving all the way through. second part will feature the new techno generation with mixes from mrsk and skudge

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die mächtigen deep house-sounds von paskal aus berlin waren bereits auf labels wie wildtrackin oder room with a view zu hören. gemeinsam mit urban absolutes aus essen, der gerade auf phoniques label ladies & gentlemen für furore gesorgt hat, heuert er nun bei farside an. das original von >need love< ist ein heruntergebremstes percussion-monster, während der henry l-remix das tempo anzieht und mit einer reese-bassline den boden erzittern lässt. außerdem dabei ist ein funkiger disco-dub von ingo sänger und henry l.

>amigo< is the sound of friendly nature � deeply rooted in the music of latin america, and at the same incorporating latest recording technologies, this is the music for both extensive club use and advanced home listening. few minutes into its gentle, shimmering aura � and it becomes clear that this is the final and most perfect record of any latino-techno artist. submerged in warm, mid-tempo percussion arrangements, piers tracks leave a lot of room to breathe and let go of ones imagination � forming a soundtrack to virtually any activity an open mind can undertake.

here we have yet another vinyl release to supplement the highly anticipated cos/mes album. while the first three singles boasted massive a-sides backed with incredible remixes, this release contains two exquisite album cuts deserving their own slab of vinyl. natural lifespan (acid orchestra mix) is a slice of pure bliss, a mid-tempo jam to which you can hug your friends as the sun rises. on the flip, i-bizan (build the progressive band) rides a stomping and tainted rhythm into a dark den of iniquity. pass the lotion

named after the bird that graces the cover of watergates latest mix cd the, >peacock ep< contains all the exclusive tracks from the mix compiled and blended together by club resident lee jones. the a-side is handled by matthias meyer and lee, who team up for a peak-time killer laden with warm chords. this one has already proved itself on watergates main floor by getting butts shaking on multiple occasions. >kreuzberg 61<, musically is clearly inspired by lees experiences in watergate and his home for the last 8 years in berlins kreuzberg district. the reduced tempo and warm melancholic strings are an audible representation of looking through watergates glass walls out upon the river during the wee hours of a saturday morning. wrapping up the ep, is the after-hour anthem collaboration between lee and daniel dreier, >lullaby<. the perfect track to hum on your sunday morning stumble home.

awanto 3 drops fire on voyage direct! awanto 3 is picking up where kid sublime and meikbar left off a few years ago and delivers two mid tempo house gems. both tracks are >10 minute long, hypnotic, yet joyful builders. more genius from the mind of steven de peven (rednose distrikt) . tom trago, one of the most prominent producers on rush hour records, who has produced several releases for this label since 2006, curates this series. in 2009 he presented his first voyage direct output and in 2010 he started selecting tracks for >voyage direct<, which presents a collection of his favorite producers & tracks. the saga of >voyage direct< continues

r&s records return with another exciting young talent. space dimension controller has already caused a fuss on the underground with his >love quadrant< (kinnego) and >journey to the unknown sphere< (royal oak) releases. the temporary thrillz ep contains intergalactic slow jams, deep club excursions and mid tempo space funk, all with the sdc trademark depth, soul and finesse. this is another release that will cement sdc as one of the best and most talked about young producers of the year.

ajello is the duo of luca >dj rocca< roccatagliati and fabrizio taver tavernelli. rocca is a dj, producer, musician. taver is musician, singer, producer. together the pair create a diverse sound inspired by >electro, new-wave, italo-disco, disco, neurofunk and eurodance.< supported by the likes of laurent garnier, erol alkan, nick fanciulli� a1: >jr. pump<: up-tempo driving beat entwined with melodic synth, congo percussion and a tremendous bass line. a dance-floor killer. b1: >cyborg chief<: futuristic sounding bass with a lovely groove, constantly moving and carried by spacey synths laid over a tight percussive beat. b2: >disco django<: disco strings with heavy tribal style drums, cowbell and deep vocal sample grooving with an offbeat hi-hat

there was no doubt that label boss fred everything wanted to get his hands on the remix, taking a similar approach to his recent juno-chart-topping disco remixes of hot toddys down to love for oms sub-label smoke & mirrors. fred ups the tempo a little but instead of going the 4/4 route,he uses a laidback,almost freestyle beat over a crisp production. this is house-not-house at its best!also included is the bonus track from blacklodge called >broken promises< which shapes up as another late night monster.early support from danny krivit, mark farina, tortured soul, nacho marco, franck roger, lovebirds..

more sophisticated disco influenced gems from this great fledgling label... the elevator people are back, introducing ep 003 by giulio dj! giulio dj, also called julian horn by his mum, started his tuneful career djing in vienna about 8 years ago, bringing his love for authentic disco, balearic beats and cosmic leftfield sounds to local music circles. julians productions reflect the warmth of 70s n 80s disco with a wide range of influences from chicago to contemporary house music. his first release on elevator people is a dirty mid-tempo floor filler called cocos nuts that will work well on the more sophisticated dance floors and will go just as well with your hamburgers during those summer bbqs portuguese don >social disco club< takes it up a notch and delivers a sweet house remix with a little acid on the side

carte blanche (mehdi and riton) crank out a top-shelf banger, already getting big plays by tiga and brodinski. aeroplane slows down the tempo and glides the waterbed out onto the dancefloor. h.i.t.

anmade 009 is about to hit ya ll, expect one of the best manmade releases so far! 5 banging tracks with different styles and tempo, but they all have some things in common: they are big, fat, funky and a guarantee to move the party peoples butts.

two tracks taken from the turn the page lp. a side >release< - calming things down a little, >release< continues the tempo with a bouncing bass and booming sub to match as delicate synth stabs and vocal washes trickle over the top to make for a great cut as the lp journey picks up pace. aa side >the sleeper< is anything but with its rollin? bassline and stepping drums that smash any club when dropped. a sure-footed crowd pleaser that shows the guys getting seriously engrossed in some vintage d&b vibes.

raised in the parisian suburb with a background of multiple genres throughout her life : from rock and new-wave to electronic music such as synth-pop, minimal techno, jungle, house, disco and 90s hip hop, malilones productions have helped express her influences and incorporate her emotion into the dubstep tempo we all love. malilone production has seen support from producers like matt-u, von d and bunzero as well as featuring in numerous dj gigs from paris to berlin.

until now duffstep has hidden in the seedy undergrowth of london always in disguise, clandestine and covert, ever plotting his imminent escape. this bid for freedom then, is called >getting to sirius<. sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, in ancient greek times sirius was said to mark the beginning of summer, where women became aroused and men became weak. duffsteps debut album >getting to sirius< is a blend of dub influenced, down tempo beats winding through layers of melody, synths and vocals softening the blow and giving a nice, warm and fuzzy edge to the thick slabs of sonic concrete. though you dont have to wait long before a nice big bass-line knocks you down on your arse again.

ikonika & optimum are proud to introduce their highly anticipated new venture: hum + buzz records. this double a side debut release is right at the centre of the current uk crossover, post-genre sound. first up, >aqueous cream< explores a different sound to the one ikonika delivered on her recent hyperdub debut album. a dancefloor ready track with smooth sub bass, staccato piano chords, trademark emotive synth-leads, underpinned by tough kicks, sizzling hi-hats and ricochet snares. on side aa, >ampersand< marks ikonika & optimums first official collaboration. layers of synth melodies float above a steady four/four pulse and unpredictable claps. an angular, broken, melodic march at a house tempo.

ltd 2010 repress !!! the second new jisco after a two year hiatus is the split between the revenge and 6th burough project. on the a-side >cadillac< is a stellar re-edit of hot chocolates >heaven is in the back seat of my cadillac< done in the usual jisco-slo-mo style. on the flip 6th burough project push things up a notch tempo-wise with a super-funky workout that just keeps building ending up in theo/moodymann territory. excellent stuff

engine music is delighted to present this next release from german wunder-trio, triad. comprised of henree with releases on soul:r and c.i.a under his belt, bastikal, headhoncho of the much respected phunkfiction label and l flow a classically trained musician and avid analogue synth collector. as triad they belong to the new breed of producers, reexamining the conventions and reinvigorating the experimentation in the dnb genre which has been lacking unitl late. two slices of mature, open minded dnb with spellbound on the a side. a subdued, bass heavy stepper with a naughty bassline switch up. fortune on the flip is a little half tempo number with dubbed out samples and a sultry bassline. or as we like to call it: a slow grinder. fans of the current autonomic sound should not sleep on this! dj support from goldie, teebee, calyx, lenzman and flight amongst others.

following on from his string of successful 12 inches on styrax, l2s and mj coles prolific label over the past year, roof light drops a four track ep of dancefloor killers for highpoint lowlife.
already getting heavy rotation from the likes of hot city and mj cole, these four tracks span the spectrum of current uk club memes, from the 2step rhythms of title track >what makes you so special<, the slo-mo house of >face up to your sensibilities<, through to the todd edwards influenced of >prayin to t.e.<, and the moodier down-tempo sound of the closing >cakes, biscuits, and hows yer father<.