the tender techno originators howling landed with their newest single phases backed by some very good, and carefully chosen remixes by toto chiavetta and alex.do.

28 classic love songs on pink vinyl in gafold sleeve. comes with an exclusive download code and a cd of the entire album.

tokyo sapphire slows makes her debut for the always impeccable nous imprint and their new series mundus, with four exquisitely delicate, abstract studies in synthetic science. opener the role of purity is a mesmirising 11 plus minutes that drifts around in its own somnolent, stuporific terrain, gently fusing ambient devices into a seamless soundtrack. the b side sees a brace of slightly bolshier offerings in the form of speculation and mallets & marbles in which sapphire slows allows her machines to feel more mutinous, all the while savouring the sophistication of their euphony. the ep comes to a close with silent escape translucently stalking the eerie cosmos of electronica, outwardly tender, inwardly ferocious.

brian abelson aka see other is one of the brightest talents in this field to emerge from new york in some time. he’s been honing and refining his style of brooding, purring, oscillating house rollers for some time. the final brew is humble mixture of low-slung smallville-esque house warmth, fred p level deepness and playful, tinkering wooden melodies that recall some of the finest work from the drumpoet community collective.
across this debut ep is a masterful grasp of the deep house template, with an array of hook-based elements that turn respectable raw bangers into transcendental experiences both at home and in the dance.
waitin is the modern classic, fallin is the party hammer, pushin is the soul & the feeling & the vibe, peter’s lament is the loving tender cuddle in a west coast hammock, change is the moody, sleep-deprived closer.

weil das leben mehr zu bieten hat: glamour-pop mit markanten gaststars.
pressung auf pinkfarbenem vinyl, downloadcode inklusive.

following up his tender, soul-searching, journeyman 12” on lobster sub-label mörk last year. the northern hemisphere’s drum fanatical enigma roza roza returns with another round of heavily swung, choppy drum jams, all shrouded in a smooth aura of glistening hi ends, smooth carpeted pads and rankling, chiming basses.
“-”was by far one of the most off-kilter eps we’ve released so far, and sadok sudei picks up where the frenetic drum skits left off, reaching further afield for inspiration and providing a refreshing angle on core elements and ideas distilled from detroit techno, arp-led ambient and uk dub and bass influences.

ltd to 500 copies with artwork
while unveiling the * mutant tournament* quartet last year, label boss nachtbraker was quietly hunting for new music behind the scenes. being the fine huntsman he is, he came out of the woods with sonic bits and bobs so delectable he had no choice but to spread them out over two brand new quartets. thats right, eight records in total, to be released over the course of the next 18 months. were delighted to introduce you to scott franka, whos at the helm of the first missive. this creative head from amsterdam has been making music since the tender age of 11, but it wasnt until he adopted his scott franka moniker that he really found his groove.

we discovered florian muller 3 years ago and fell directly in love with his funky and soulful house music. it took time to make it happen, here it is, his ep on concrete music 3pm is finally here!

* this is a single cut release from akiko kiyama s fourth album, ophielia. these new works stem from two years of exploration outside of her established dance floor inclinations, boiling down her sound to its essential organic grooves, intricate harmonies and eerie atmospheres. from her peculiar sense of harmony and rhythm, and a meticulous minimalist approach to composition, rich lyrical lines emerges to form a unique musical universe that few has had the chance to hear yet.

collaboration between henry wu (rhythm section international, 22a, eglo) and londener jamal banton on the new sound of speed 12 - exclusive outside japan

after 5 years of throwing parties in leeds, london and across europe, flux inaugurates their record label with a stunning 4-tracker from enigmatic newcomer shedbug. accompanying 3 original tracks are german heavyweights tuff city kids (gerd janson and lauer) on the remix. pressed onto 180g high quality black vinyl (no digital release), this limited run is presented in beautiful cover and label artwork from laura zhang. opening track aftermath is a lo-fi techno ballad that pairs distorted kicks and brittle hats with gliding pads and sparkling synth details. siren, a gawping broken-beat roller, counter-balances by drawing heavily upon pioneering sounds of late-2000s uk bass/dubstep. on the flip tck s retro take on aftermath is an uplifting gust of 90s-inspired euphoria. with tough beats, a touch of acid, and rave-tinged string lines, the remix caters for all peak-time occasions. recovery closes with a tender 7-minute sojourn through hazy dream-states, subtly melancholic, but ultimately a cathartic experience. poignant, effective, and well polished, afterglow delivers a diverse but focused sound. highly emotive beats for the more sensitive dance-floor

eye can see the darkness (in the end of the tunnel) is a shot of light in the dark cavern of a broken heart. blinded by the lights rips apart the heart-string orchestra rather than just pulling on the strings. a love ballad lost in the haze of the mid-summer, faded to blue and repackaged as a gentle and tender winter anthem. sharing the a-side with the lucid dreaming of jeremiah r on the drum-heavy remix.
on the flip, i am not him is a filter-squelching, bass-slapping meander into green haze territory, that finally erupts into a swagger of familiar detroit-channeled drums and steady faded pads. outernet grumbles up the black-hole cosmic radiation with an industrial-tinged number that plunges the depths of deep-space. proper growling and clanging synths to add the right amount of raw, just at the end.

produced out of excellent techhouse, spoiled with tender sweet ingredients and completed with just the right amount of dark influence – on “canned jam” jason ryse actually brought as 3 new compositions.

atmospheric and ambient dub master yagya serves up stars and dust, his seventh full length album and second on delsin. it finds the icelandic artist perfectly pair melody and minimalism to create ten more tender tracks that will sooth both body and mind with a range of very real emotions. electronic but organic, it is another complete work that encourages you to lay back and get lost in sumptuous sound.

the double portrait ep is tobs and lems story of rituals of descent. don t look in the mirrors left and right of you. still, you need yourself. flip the coin from time to time, be tender and never stop. somebody deserves it.

having thus far released eps for aficionado and music for dreams, a vision of panorama return to their regular haunt mellophonia to expand on the promise of their shorter works to go deep into a balearic dream on aquafusion. it s a perfect meditation on serene funk from start to finish, spanning eight tracks of tender musicianship that sit very easy on the ears. the likes of surf blue almost do away with drums entirely in a quest for calm, while barbados and others offer up a more sprightly vision of 80s-flavoured groove, but throughout the mysterious hands behind the record maintain a smooth and steady mood that binds the album together.

in search of the perfect piece of veal to create yet another variation of the schnitzel, we ve sent out a team to new york and followed up on a lead regarding taking us all the way to the vibe alleys of kingston, jamaica. the results are just as confusing as they are satisfying, since it turns out that heat, tranquillity as well as endless traffic jams are all factors accountable for a nice and tender slice of deliciousness. the island s variation of up tempo deep tissue massages, as opposed to the confusingly more laidback style of the new york method both make for a great preparation, and are now served on both sides of this schnitzel before you. as always vinyl only and limited to a number that will most likely serve most of you, but probably not all of you.

dancing has been an intrinsic element of cultural development in every society on earth, and has existed in multitudinous forms since time immemorial. for many, it is a pure expression of joy, a release of inhibition and a communal act of passion and celebration.

dennis ayler was first introduced to us via 22a earlier this year. he now returns on his own imprint dennis ayler music. his debut ep no comment gives the listener a chance to step into dennis aylers world, where drum machines play cards with electric guitars and lead synths do private strips for kicks.

popping up for the first time on figure spc y, it was the remarkable synth-work of ubx127 that instantly struck a chord with the labels demand for substantial techno. now the stockholm artist proves himself loyal and hits back twofold with a pair of eps that further highlight his mastery of both vivid modulation and effective sequencing. leading into this batch of new tunes are the crafty and beautifully fleshed-out synth-arpeggios of opener han, which ubx127 complements gracefully by adding tender touches of melody. a2 cut create and destroy displays a new side to the producer that verges on the manic, building upon a swirling theme that soon flies into a lunatic frenzy. soothing then are the spacious sounds of barabrus, a crisp piece of floating breakbeats and shoving sub-bass. living up to its name, swells starts as a bold synth-led groove and slowly grows into a romping beast that rebels against glistening sonic whiplashes. even in its own right constant permutation part 1 stands as a cohesive and compelling record that will add to any collection. but with its equally strong successor already waiting in the wings, it is ubx127 himself who will make a lasting impression.

nice price deal !!! the voice of an angel and the face of a star. at the tender age of 21, holly james already has her foot firmly in the door of the music industry. holly began to set the foundations of an enviable career at a very early age. she s already had 2 top 40 hits, as part of girl group tymes 4, performed across the

the 1962 collaboration of frank sinatra and count basie back on 180 gram vinyl. housed in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

a career-spanning retrospective, featuring 28 elvis presley classics. remastered from the original sources and delivered on double 12 inch vinyl.

this is an album of deeply emotional music. it s not all heartfelt niceties and eye-welling moods though. rhythmic theory did after all come to light (or should that be dark) in the gloomy alleyways of uk soundsystem music begat from dubstep and all that other stuff. -creeper- is on hand to affirm that this is a record still steeped in true, stern moodiness, where a stalking sub line, some metallic percussion and an icy drone can still strike fear more than a thousand angry wobble basslines. it s worth noting how much attention has been given to shorter vignettes. as well as the aforementioned, cryptically titled -interlude-, -work of fiction- and -end (of forever)- both give insights into the places rhythmic theory cares to roam beyond the structure of a long form track. these are places where melancholic or downright ambiguous dispositions interplay with each other, from the synthetic to the earthly, the malevolent to the tender. in the end, even at its most monochromatic, nothing is black and white on rhythmic theory s debut album, and that s just fine with us.

hotflush recordings is delighted to announce the arrival of a second full length from sepalcure, the american duo made up of travis machinedrum stewart and praveen braille sharma. arriving four and a half years since their acclaimed debut, 11 track album folding time is a singular and tender statement that lands in may 2016.

in this offering by the berlin-based and made in the middle east label disco halal, we urge you to meet nadav spiegel, better known as autarkic. autarkic is a self-sufficient artist and live virtuoso, he is the first member of the disco halal family which will be releasing his music in spring 2016. “can you pass the knife?” is about the struggle being stucked in a gap between longing to his homeland and what it could have been like and a heavy criticism on what it actually became. it will be a mini-lp containing 6 mesmerizing songs, “asi keta g”, “solo gun”, “watch out”, “the misorientation of autarkic”, “ufo (space version)” and “tender lies”. that might sound like only a combination of random words now, but after being heard, these songs will help you to enter the embodiment of autarkic​ and allow you to save a piece of his soul on your shelf. shimmering melodies, gibberish language, haunting vocals, extended beat programming and one-take recordings, should mark the beginning of a new disco halal phase. after releasing mainly edits from around the transcultural hemmesphere, the transition to original exquisite music seems to be a necessity.

it s argentinian time for melisma - on the a-side federico molinari teams up tender vocals and piano with a nice acid touch in a slightly hypnotic way - -joan s field- has a classic chicago sound setup blended with the an hypnotic and repetitive element that makes some dances longer ones.

nice price deal !!! a mind forever voyaging, due out spring 2016. featuring ten tracks of macho yet melodic, tender yet tense analogue house and techno, it is a continuation of the fine work the scenery records boss has done for labels like m>o>s and mistress in the last few years. something of a late starter, robinson has fomented his own mystical, nostalgic, inventive analogue sound that makes you jack, as well as conjuring real emotions with his great knack for melody. this album was recorded live then edited down.

limited rsd release on translucent, red coloured 180 gram vinyl in gatefold sleeve. includes comprehensive sleeve notes explaining back stories to each track, as well as a special two verse poem penned by clarke himself.

it’s now! eternally! easy, tender, loving sound. the guide is you. the glide is life. be yourself, live fully - that’s what the vibrations are encouraging, echoing, waving, glowing, singing, rippling, radiating. matthewdavid’s mindflight is heart music. it’s a record of beauty that has evolved from explorations into his deepest emotions, visions and imagination.
the double 12 inch release comes in a gatefold sleeve and includes a download code.

rare perlen aus der goldenen Ära der hawaiianischen popmusik: kompiliert von roger bong. das 180 gramm doppel-vinyl erscheint im klappcover inklusive album-cd.

whiskey disco 44 joins the ranks of two label vets, pontchartrain and the silver rider. both have turned in top-selling recent successes on labels like lovedancing, smokecloud records, street edits and of course their respective appearances on whiskey disco. pontchartrain leads the a-side with heavy vocal, percussion and samples with a healthy side of dub. his quality mixing matched with meticulously programmed sampling are up to his usual high standards of work. mystery man, the silver rider adds some sexual tension to the flip in the form of muzik and never stop. two songs steeped in tender loving care

due to it s 10th anniversary, kittball records presents a limited white vinyl seriesthroughout the year 2015, as a special edition in four parts reflecting its most successful tracks within the past quarters. having the inside tips from may and june on the spotlight, the second edition includes three further originals by juliet sikora and paji on the a-side, with one of the newer tracks by in.deed and amazing kant remix for notize feat. fura on the b-side.

delving further into what makes this reverent vancouver trio tick, 1800hs reveal a deeper, smoother side to their production that still packs a punch, whilst exploring more tender themes. twitching, rhythmic acid lines flicker over water-tight drums on *dreamer*, crystal synths rise out of the raw depths on *heldled*, and *drained* ends the proceedings on a melancholic yet emotionally ambiguous note, floating through seas of illuminating pads and steadily drifting towards the horizon.

after making a great impression with its first ep, giant records serves up a second hot helping of house music from boss man grant dell, complete with fresh remixes by scottish techno stalwarts silicone soul. dell, also known as chicago transit authority, has been doing his do for 25 years now. as a dj he is at home in clubs in ibiza and barcelona as well as around the rest of europe, and is someone who always prefers to push his own brand of widely infused and influenced music than his own profile. once again here he comes up trumps with the emotive, glowing house cut ‘in your mind’. with a neat bassline and mid tempo house drums, subtle but effective synth smears add warmth and colour to the groove, whilst soul fuelled vocals add a real sense of personality. this is sure to get people grooving at any hour and comes with grant’s own space echo remix. as the title suggests it’s a more dubby and reverb rich affair with cosmic signifiers and sci-fi vibes pervading from start to finish. silicone soul need little introduction having been at the heart of real deep house and techno for decades on the soma label. their first remix is a darkroom dub - named after their own label - and is a seductively slo-mo and lazily unfolding house cut with languid synths that really suck you in. their lush hypnohouse mix is then a twinkling, late night bit of melodically rich deep house with starry skies twinkling above sombre chords. this is a patiently served but hugely alluring ep that is stuffed with plenty of tender feeling. one again then, both grant and giant have come up with the goods.

embezzlement society takes us back to the early days of 80s hip-hop with his ‘rough quarters ep. on his record the man from belfast heavily relies on funk-based drum loops as were popular in the glorious days of old school hip-hop. the results are two super casual tracks with a cool hip-house attitude just perfect for hip-house lover drei farben house who took the chance to contribute a remix in his slick and smooth style, merging the raw drums with some tender rhodes. tenderpark regular roman rauch finishes off the ep and slows down the tempo in his remix concentrating on the originals of the samples and displaying his mastery with the mpc once more. as always all tracks have been mastered and cut by helmut erler at dubplates & mastering.

ihre wurzeln liegen klar im soul und gospel, aber die große aufmerksamkeit bekam candi staton erst, als sie sich mitte der 70er dem disco öffnete. mit *nightlites* gibt es nun eines ihrer besten alben als wiederveröffentlichung. ihr insgesamt zehntes album erschien erstmals 1981 auf sugarhill records und wurde von dave crawford, mit dem staton schon ihren 70er-hit *young hearts run free* aufnahm, produziert. auf dem zuvor lange vergriffenen *nightlites* finden sich neben einer ballade (*hurry sundown*) und einer wunderschönen uptempo-nummer (*count on me*) vor allem songs für den dancefloor. mit *suspicious minds* gibt es zudem ein dance-cover eines altbekannten elvis-klassikers. der vinyl-lp liegt die cd-version des albums bei.

swedish underground powerhouses mr tophat & art alfie return to bass culture with their second ep for the label after the phenomenal success of their first outing, which picked up strong support from across the scene, particularly from ricardo villalobos. this time around, they drop two hefty slabs of disco-tinged house imbued with their own distinct flavour throughout. ‘dub the rub’ pumps along with an infectious groove, tough percussion powers along with a rolling bassline. watch out for the vocal-led breakdown midway through, killer! on the flip, ‘fnatt’ works around a more traditional melodic house motif, tender and bright with a lush b-line and captivating vocals made to move your body and soul.

booty angel- feat. kid enigma ist die erste single aus till von seins zweitem solo-album -precious-. eine von ultimativer floor-enthemmung bis hin zu leichter schamesröte jede gefühlsregung triggernde nummer, die den vielleicht wichtigsten topos der r n b-geschichte aufgreift: das weibliche gesäß. johnjon kürzt aus dem original den funk heraus und nähert sich dafür aus der unterkühlten tech house-richtung. der discoide bounce und die bassline der tender games-adaption sind dem sexappeal des originals da sehr dicht auf den fersen. vervollständigt wird das remix-bundle durch eine jimpster-bearbeitung, die mit stehenden noten, percussion-geraschel und getunten vocals sämtliche deepness-potentiale des tracks herauskitzelt.

tasteful nudes brings frankfurt-based producer janis into the fold for release number seven, you cant see me. a founder of the house is ok label and contributor to mirau and smile for a while, janis brings ravishing melodies and impeccable sound design to this three track ep. playful but pounding, the title cut featuring vocals by eva kruijssen teases listeners into a game of dancefloor hide-and-seek. meanwhile, tender love wraps dancers in fuzzy synth lines and hazy vocals by denise frickenschmidt, as a deep, creeping bass line warms their feet. the rustic majesty of es nestchle, strung with samples recorded in the family cottage, sets hearts aflutter with soaring strings and swelling melodies. the record artwork features an original photograph by chicago artist olivia coran

odd008 comes courtesy of london bright new upstart, henry wu. wus funked up, woozy productions immediately grabbed our attention last year and were delighted to welcome him to odd socks. motions of wu vol. 1 showcases 4 tracks of ultra smooth, part tender, part dancefloor business. enjoy!

johanna knutsson and hans berg s second output from their ufo station recordings is a piece of inspiriting space techno. music that reduces the force of gravity and makes your feet feel light and springy. music that makes you lift your head and gaze dreamily out the panorama windows as glittering melodies trickle down your spine, making you shudder with pleasure. a record overflowing with profound yet tender caresses of sound from the alien duo that will light up dance floors all across the galaxy.

hvob: trialog hvob present their second album as an interdisciplinary work of art: ten physical processes are reflected in interactive installations, visuals and sounds. with their successful debut album (hvob, 2013) and five eps, hvob have crafted a unique panoply of sound: intelligent and driving, challenging and melodic. trialog, the second album by the producer duo anna müller and paul wallner

ruede hagelstein and watergate go hand in hand. not only is ruede one of the longest running residents at the club, but hes also the man behind some of the labels most acclaimed music and the curator responsible for lucky number 13 in the illustrious watergate mix series. with this, it seemed obvious to put ruede up to his next task: an album. it is with great anticipation and excitement that we bring you the first lp for both ruede and watergate records, apophenia. the double 12 inch includes a digital downloadcode.

as an la native based in paris, louisahhh!!! has a music style tha’s core is fuelled by hard and deep production paired alongside a tough and tender touch. lousiahhh!!!s distinctive sound has been perfected over the years establishing herself as a unique artist, renowned for her juxtaposition of darkness against light. the new friction collaboration features dark and sensual productions overlaid with louisahhh!!!s smoky and enigmatic voice resulting in a selection of tracks which together are made to both enchant and transport you into louisahhh!!! and maelstroms twisted world. louisahhh! collaborated with banks by performing support slot shows across her headline tour dates throughout france late last year

new tracks by roman flügel, lauer, massimiliano pagliara, portable, benedikt frey, orson wells....since ramona presented all her disciples work throughout the first lifesaver compilation in 2013, its now time for another episode of togetherness. summoning all of her artists around frankfurt and those who live around the world, ramona is now ready to present the lifesaver compilation 2.

the second mörk release finally gets out of the blocks, helmed by italian analogue explorer raw m.t. with some seriously heavy cuts under his belt, we coaxed him out of hiding for a varied 12- of low-slung house, dreamy beachside dreams and hammering arpeggiated techno, cut deep and heavy over two sides of wax. la duna is a deep 4am roller. murky and shrouded in analogue warmth, it steadily aches and strains through passages of pad filled delirium whilst the percussive echoes of lost nights swirl and clatter. untitled is a beachside dreamy acid number. steady slow grooves undulate under tender vocals with slowly yearning pads and deep acid bringing the light out of the darkness. flipping over to the b-side, strike ups the ante with some seriously driving war-game techno, drenching in arpeggiated madness and washed over with frenetic acid lines.

tenderlonious 22a label has put out the likes of al dobson jr, mo kolours, reginald omas mamode iv, jeen bassa and henry wu. after a split ep with al dobson jr, this is his first full ep for his label. over four tracks, spanning house, hip-hop and jazz. tender plays flute, piano, sax, percussion, hardware and synths, all recorded in one-take live sessions. support comes from gilles peterson, osunlade, paul white and more

ausgabe #9 der * about berlin* reihe mit 31 tracks auf 4x12 inch vinyl. limitiert auf 1000 stück, inklusive downloadcode.