asoks scenery imprint continues to go from strength to strength, with the boss man following up bantam lions recent recollections ep with a single of his own. hunter is undoubtedly the liverpool-based producer s strongest track yet, with woozy, soft-focus chords and alien electronics riding a dusty, analogue-rich groove. as with much of the labels recent output, there are distinct hints of mood hut, future times and mister saturday night. experienced producer versalife reworks the title track, turning it into a blissful chunk of drexciya-style electro. flip to the b-side for cabal, an ultra-deep and occasionally discordant concoction, and the fuzzy, detroit-influenced bounce of millennium 2.2.

there is definitely something mysterious about hiss:1292, and unlike a number of other techno projects, it is not the identity of the two producers at stake here

steve summers makes his debut on the shady russian torrent versions imprint with a massive three tracker. melodic, melancholy, and jackin this dusty platter will get you into the zone and is a welcome return of mr. summers to the floor. heavy, rockin and rugged for all the djs out there

special double pack for all you slow pitch lovers out there - including 2 classic releases:
- slp001: various - genau ep
slp002: various - waiting for a new day / the power of dreams

operator, aka rich jones, returns for the third outing on his label, gnosis records, continuing the theme of elemental, hypnotic techno. the four tracks here range from the rolling, grungy, percussive heaviness of going there, to the melodic escapism of revolt on titan.title track dark circle, is a textured, hypnotic peak time groove, while grid 9 s quirky and tripped out synth textures provide the psychedelic flavours.

out-there, subtle grooving, leftfield techno-ambient excursions.

the maaskant polychoral style was a type of music of the late modern electronics and early indie eras which involved spatially separate voices singing in alternation. it represented a major stylistic shift from the prevailing polyphonic writing of the early electronic generation, and was one of the major stylistic developments of the 90s which led directly to the formation of what we now know as the pure modern style. a commonly encountered term for the separated analog choirs is cori analogici spezzati — literally, phased choirs. the a-side, featuring eyo olokun, signifies unfathomable deep grooves. that is, the instinct that there is something worth knowing, perhaps more than can ever be learned, especially this bassline that most people spend a lifetime pondering.

returning to his original home for this ep, it represents yet another left turn on the ukkonen musical path. the man himself says: *once again i want to change direction a little, whilst still keeping all the things i love in there - the polyrhythms, phasing loops, ambiguous timings and so on* however this set sees the tempo looser than before. we are not sure if post-techno actually ever happened, but maybe post-discotronica is, er, in the post. anyway, we liked the tracks so much that we once again went the extra mile with the physical product - a clear and white marbled thing of beauty, cut to 10 inch size in a 12 inch pressing.

the world just got a little bit warmer again with this upcoming debut album of dmarc cantu. after several releases on creme jak, m>o>s>, nation as well as collaborations as 2amfm and saturn v there finally is a full length showcase of this chicago natives extraordinary talents.

leao is the house alterego of deep/tech producer robot needs oil and hes now in our metropolitans crew! he presents a very uk style track with a famous vocal sample and we think that it will move many heads! in a2 there is a great rmx from italian duo mattei & omich: this sound is taken from their.

special triple pack for all you miniload lovers out there - contains 3 classic releases
mini 027: benno blome & adrian martin - echoes from home (kellerkind, nico stojan mixes)
mini 028: dj le roi - who loves you (daniel maher & adrian martin mixes)
mini 029: m.in / safado - love goes crash ep (beatamines, dj le roi mixes)

special triple pack for all you suruba lovers out there - contains three classic releases
suruba02: tigerskin - sequenced frame ep
suruba05: ludovic vendi - trhe legend ep
suruba07: e-contact - imagine her stoned (olene kadar remix)

there are things in life which are suitable and things in life which aren t suitable. the things which are suitable should be ignored and left for those who enjoyed being tucked into bed and being walked across the street with their hands being held. the things which aren t suitable are what you will probably have some fun with despite the bumps and bruises suffered as a result. the suitable nature of the unsuitability of the following cheek full of tongue provided by scott robinson, ben pest, nox, and norman mueller will hopefully not cause any permanent damage along the way.

drums are rollin , chords evolve and the bass just sits there, right where it belongs - gorge is back! the label-head returns to 8bit with three new tracks to give your sets that extra spice of deep. although sharing the same vibe and quality, each production stands out on it’s own through individual elements and dynamic arrangements. azuka ep is a timeless clubbanger and perfect fit for any tech-djs collection, enjoy. supporter: anja schneider, sidney charles, mihai popoviciu, oliver koletzki, noir, daniel stefanik, felix da housecat, dubfire, reboot, sasha, jimpster, leon, richie hawtin, hot since 82, joseph capriati, matthias tanzmann, nick curly

limited 300 copies / full picture sleeve /! we all know fred ventura, and it’,s nice to see that he is coming back again with a new track, co-written and co-produced with phil r., who along with having been a respected deep house and electronic music producer for years, is now wellknown for owning the only italian factory of vinyl records: phonopress. the track is a classic italo disco anthem, and there is an alternative, more “,italo-funky-disco”, version in the b-side. the sound and the track’,s structure overall are the typical ones from the mid 80’,s. this record is a must-have for all italo-disco lovers, oldtimers, fred ventura’,s fans and collectors. the finishing is high-end, with a cover coated with opaque uv, black innersleeves, and shrinkwrapping. the limited, multicolored splatter 180g edition manufactured with manual presses comes with a special sticker in the upper-left corner

there are lots of producers out there who try really hard to do something else. then, there are these chosen few artists that effortlessly are something else in their own right. durian brothers and their magical array of modified turntables, sequencers and machines belong in this selected circle. so this mini album is a quite special and unconventional release, but that doesnt mean its not dance music - quite the opposite!

special triple pack for all you superfancy lovers out there - contains three classic releases:
- sfr013: stereofunk - hip hip hurra part 2
- sfr022: dole & kom - just a beat ep
- sfr024: funkwerkstatt - funkenflug ep

supported by: nic fanciulli , mirco violi, mihalis safras, gruber & nuernberg, gavin herlihy, sebastian lutz, richie hawtin, d.diggler,..
one of the hottest greek commendations to the electronic music scene is mark spanoudakis aka kreon. someone may know him because of his releases on cecille, robsoul, below, resopal, be_chosen or freerange. but also with his companion lemos he has some stuff out there like on labels resopal red or be chosen. with his very versatile sound he achieved high rotation and made it into the playlists of international top acts & compilations. for his debut on plastic city he predicts a revolution...

birgan is an recording artist from rome /italy. there is not much known about him. his original >essia< is an analog production with bits of symphonic sounding sounds interaction with the much louder spheric bubbles of sound. the remix comes from the echologist aka brendon moeller known fro his releases worldwide. he leaves his traces of acid in a remix that builds up the tension while he plays. using repetition and constant changes on another level he manages to keep the remix soulful.

radioactive man: -dub has always been a major influence in my music, mainly roots a la king tubby, marley, lee scratch, king jammy etc. i used to religiously tune into the manasseh show on kiss fm on saturday nights after coldcut, that introduced me to the massive amount of roots reggae and dub that was made in the 70s. i always loved the fact there was two versions, a vocal and a dub, which was always played in that order... the original remix music i guess...

in the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown. and, in between, there are doors.
having honed a clear and uncompromising sound, which has been flexed across all manner of tempos, and return to electric deluxe with their first full body of work: a sonic contemplation of the cosmos, woven with all their industrial tropes in tact.

there is a new force in dance music. faceless, origin unknown, yet undoubtedly producing an indelible sonic footprint, utilising the heavy gravity of earth and its acoustics, vibrations and human voice, the outfit dubbed life beyond earth have entered our atmosphere.

200 copies only! joss and d.lamar have long been more than capable production brothers, often hooking up with one another to concoct delectable house-inspired gems. for their latest workout on joss artreform label, the ukrainian duo lock horns once more for an ep that is positively draped in shimmering overtones – and another one that suggests there is plenty of talent to be found when you go out east.
support from sasha, betoko, animal trainer, butane, camea, chris fortier, digitaria, him_self_her, horatio, joyce muniz, leon, luna city express, marc poppcke, mihai popoviciu and others.

there are few names in dance music today which need less of an introduction than masters at work. the ground-breaking project of louie vega and kenny dope, masters at work forged a reputation for genre eschewing dj sets and flawless house production throughout their extraordinary careers, while their influence and reach changed house forever.

get a first glimpse into the musical mind of henry gilles. on their 7th offering public possession proudly presents to you another munich local: this is the first part of collected works henry has gathered over the past three years, with the second soon to come. we are very happy to share these tracks with you as we think henry is one of the most interesting young producers out there. whilst this release is musically leaning towards house and disco you can expect a wide range of different styles in the near future, ranging from hip hop to downbeat and further.

limited 2018 repress
stop…press…an extraordinary radio slave donation for running back! the man like matt edwards took care of a matter near to his and our heart: an ep dedicated to the crafty dj duke, his infamous power music label empire and those massive sounds dat ruled di sound factory nation. one side holds a modern track in an old fashioned style of lovin (quote freely adapted from courtney melody): think rs >tantakatan< straightened out. >thats all the record do? yeah, bitch, thats all the record do.< special thanks go to omar-s for clarifying these matters once and for all. already huge with big room boys Âme, natty dread josh wink and a few others. surprise, surprise! flip for a portrait of a young and restless todd terry circa 92 slipping on his bathroom rug while listening to some x-102. dirt mcgirt! those 3 people out there who still buy audio plastic might be delighted to find out that they get a special bunch of bonus tracks: super heavy efx sirens, street noise and soothing rain sounds. can you dig it?

indeed, everything is permissible if god does not exist, and man is consequently abandoned, for he cannot find anything to rely on - neither within nor without. first, he finds there are no excuses. for if it is true that existence precedes essence, we can never explain our actions by reference to a given and immutable human nature. in other words, there is no determinism - man is free, man is freedom. if, however, god does not exist, we will encounter no values or orders that can legitimize our conduct. thus, we have neither behind us, nor before us, in the luminous realm of values, any means of justification or excuse. we are left alone and without excuse. that is what i mean when i say that man is condemned to be free: condemned, because he did not create himself, yet nonetheless free, because once cast in to the world, he is responsible for everything he does.

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still riding high on the support for his recent circus collab with ki creighton, new uk talent kydus immediately returns to the label with a brace of new tracks that have already become proven weapons in the sets of label yousef and the mighty carl cox. his latest double-header sees him turn out more fierce grooves and raw funk with a large helping of sun-fuelled piano for good measure. free spirit is captivating from the first drum to the last. a rolling groove, almost house, almost techno. a poignant story told that surrounds the listener with uncompromising positive energy, a huge summer moment if there ever was one. yousef has been nurturing the demo for almost six months, building it from a secret weapon to circus anthem.

the original, with a well-constructed bassline incorporates a warm up melody that begins to set the tone for the night ahead. each layer is distinct as the track begins to build itself right to its crescendo when each of those individual layers collectively come together. you can distinctly hear the 80 s like synths that are cleverly inserted into the track which are highlighted by the female vocal samples. the grittier elements add a touch of darkness and instantly transport you to a warehouse club with an intimate atmosphere. the remix, done by the widely loved tech-house duo pleasurekraft jack up the tempo a notch, and add a bouncy groove to the track. where the original brought out a darker side, the remix is more upbeat and settles in well for a peak hour set. bringing that crisp bassline to the fore, and tuning out the melodies to make them a tad subtler it showcases a more tech-house version of the original. there s an added element a slightly more haunted vibe which is coupled together with those gritty and harder elements. all i can conclude is what a tech-house bomb this is from the highly talented pleasurekraft. they always manage to bring something new and unique to every single track they ve ever remixed which truly shows their remarkability as consistently good producers.

the return on bosconi of the wonderkids from firenze sud, herva and dukwa (aka marco d aquino) as life s track, consists in a explosive blend of pure freestyle ghetto goodness!! four burning tracks dense of special effects, sound manipulations through tape distortions and pyrotechnic structures: a side starts with the funky builder it fell down, a full on, rough and raw ultra filtered disco house dancefloor anthem in the vein of a more warped and f**ked up bangalter or shake shakir, while on the second cut there s the aggressive and drunk ghetto blaster of come on, on b side instead you ll find the breathtaking groove from the driving acid techno bossa of -rescue me- and the electro breaks from lost cassettes of the melancholic and dreamy closing ep lullaby -sometimes theycome back-..

unstoppable! the militia is back. the lyon-based crew should have chosen james bond for this seventh reference, but they asked asbrey, mark asbrey. after the relentless -utricule e.p.- from last year, london artist fundamental interaction delivers his second release for the label. night-birds must be careful : this is a ************* coup d état, aimed straight at the dancefloor. there s a fresh emergent scene in the uk, no doubt!

following on from their last 2 eps on rinse as well as there unique take on route 94s - my love, maison sky are welcomed into the materials fold with their latest record, 69.

der sechste teil der fantastic voyage-serie soul city, die sich mit der musik in verschiedenen schlüsselstädten beschäftigt, als r&b zu soul wurde, befasst sich mit new orleans. die sammlung von 60 songs auf 2 cds und 28 songs auf 2lps wurde von der soul-autorität clive richardson zusammengestellt und annotiert.

the red laser records ep series continues to explore the realms of italo, acid house, new romantic and disco flavours. nick smith brings the early 90s house heat with in motion. this is a four four dancer that is built solid. minimal chunky house grooves for disco journeys. hot sporran is a producer that has been around a long time and may be better known as phoreski and richard gateaux. as hot sporran he gets to express deeper and darker realms. xplorer journeys to detroit techno with strong flavours of new romanticism making a unique and wonderful disco sound. leonxleon does what it say on the tin. if there is another track out there called acid disco i bet you 100 quid this smashes it up and stuffs it in a bin. this is an all out hands in the air, euphoric disco bomb. theme from ferranti is a fantastically moody slice of sensual italo in true starion style. finishing off another epic red laser ep series perfectly.

gih is back with a sophisticated dub-tech v/a ep. contributing artists are well known activists of the dub techno scene: g.r.i.t., david hausdorf, dubatech/fatih tuter and gblanco, who all delivered their part to the next stop in the label s underlying journey: while humanity is enjoying the benefits of exploiting its clone-counterpart, there is a rising conscience amongst clones against this slavery-like abuse. first acts of open resistance are showing that things will change soon....a -warning- sign for the future.

walking through the sky, five years ago christian naujoks, peter m. kersten and richard von der schulenburg started a series of spontaneous recording sessions without any intention or idea. the only thing what held the group together were the immediate results hitting the three musicians straight inside their hearts. jazz as a metaphor of instrumental conversation, improvisation in the most dillettant way, science as a matter of exploring the opposite sound of what instruments were built to, these might be parts of a concept where there was none.

kingpin of the dog in the night label, robert crash is back with his third ep for the label this year. more smoking hot beat tracks and club ammo for the workin disk jocks out there. uniquely deranged yet rooted in the classics, you wont wanna miss this.

180 gramm , vinyl only - 200 copies
unclear records 10th release stands out as a landmark point for the italian label: a tribute to the underground club klang, it showcases some of the most acclaimed djs who have graced the decks there, who came up with an exclusive track each for the compilation.

morphine continue to take us there, this time iranian producer, sote, with a full album. studies in techno patterns and aesthetics from a maximalist musical perspective without employing orthodox beats.

it s only so long before liam geddes becomes a name you ll start hearing on the worldwide underground stage. having already churned out a number of uncompromisingly deep house tracks over the past couple of years, he comes armed with another exceptional ep on mil - the third release on the new music is love sister label - that further demonstrates his genuine dynamism as a producer. the with closed eyes ep should win this very talented producer the recognition his fresh beat work deserves into the wild gets proceedings underway, a ripping bassline paves out over rattling percussion shakes while oscillating dream like jingles play out during the course of the track. chopped vocal samples are introduced and tease against the shuffling drums which elevates the track with real drive and groove. close ya eyes for the journey packs the same layer of heat with its similarly groove-heavy bassline - a staple of geddes well-crafted sound. firmly footed, intermittent chimes seep into the track and are complemented by siren-like chords which grow truer in presence, until a hypnotic vocal snippet fulfils the deep terrains of the track. a saint is a tumultuous techno-fused roller with it s rip-roaring bassline and percussive loops which rhythmically swing out over shuddering pads, sustained chords and a cut up female vocal, brining a twist of colour to the arrangements of the track. there s a keen sense of tension and release, elevating this above your average and confirms geddes does depth and darkness with real conviction. broke will surely prove a high point for any decent dj set, and sounds like a cut you d expect from someone like delano smith. strings faintly play out over looped key chimes and a funk-like riff, while ticking hi-hats and a careful use of vocal sample gives the track extra heat, each element powered by the rumbling bassline.

since signing to hospital records in october 2012, metrik finally arrives with his long-awaited debut album *universal language*, and believe us, it does not disappoint. having already built a reputation as one of the hottest stars in d+b, he delivers an eclectic blend of anthemic and euphoric tracks to showcase his musically expansive sound.

ayarcana returns to the scene with this release on ier records called warewolfes & warehouses illusion seekers is a burst of techno solid breeze played with a broken pattern, from the beginning to the end, there are some synth on continuous loop that just creating an illusion and a kind of hypnosis. the city of singing flames the drone track of the ep, its a trip to hell.

nick curly and gorge are welcoming tania vulcano, jose de divinia & audiohell to their debut on 8bit with a massive 4 track ep! the indisputable first lady of circo loco, tania vulcano was there when it all began on those monday mornings back in 1999 and continues to be a beacon for quality underground dance music until today. for her upcoming release she joined forces with jose de divina and audiohell to create yet another timeless piece.

side a: palace of change. written in 2011 this one is from the vaults, it came at a time when i wanted change in my music to break away from being diamond eye and move to a more upbeat and uplifting sound, while retaining my signature spiritual and thoughtful approach to music. side b: auf deutsch. an out there rhythm structure that encompasses the half time approach to techno, a contrast to the a side, this has a more lean back and shoulder movement groove, suitable for either side, but can t have light without shadow.

we are thrilled to release the debut ep by the mysterious and mystifying glasgow-based dub-pop duo laps (ladies as pimps). lady two collars (golden teacher) and sue zuki (organs of love) wowed us with their exciting mix of vocals, acid, dub and hip hop. using out-there dub recording techniques and instrumentation fused with a tasty pop sensibility, they make an original and experimental blend of underground dance memes. there is an incredible breadth of sounds over the seven-track record, making it an excellent choice for any dancefloor. the ep also features guest collaborations with some of glasgow s best musicians, including golden teacher, sinead young, duncan young, and an excellent remix by green door studio.

special double pack for all you kumquat lovers out there contains these eps:
- ku m005: gary dickenson - hands up
- kum 023: wandler - get together

very limited 2014 repress. incl s100, pfirter & grindvik, skudge, the rumours aka s. linzatti & p.grindvik, oliver kapp and tom diciccio !! to clarify the meaning of sthlm ltd 022. on sthlm ltd 022 i would like to shed light upon a few artists who, in recent times, inspired me, in one way or another. older ones and new ones. we embark with s100, a cluster of machines and people from stockholm, who share the love of playing live. in addition to the stockholm ensemble we have juan pablo pfirter, a man who brings mad joy to any dancefloor but also constantly seizes the attention of the blog generation. there is also skudge, the swedish duo who with their simple patterns and oldschool vibes made people worship true techno again. as well as staffan linzatti, who is the best studio mate in the world, and oliver kapp, the founder of the labels indulge and raygun. oliver s music has always been a huge source of inspiration for me, so i was proud to invite him to do a remix for stockholm ltd. last but not least tom dicicco, a bass and dub loving youngster from the midlands currently based in manchester, who after a few releases on various labels co founded the great label inner surface. pär grindvik, 2011

in the late 60s early 70s many american soldiers where stationed all over germany. among those where musicians who played in several army bands like the east of underground who recorded a now sought after album after they had won the special services entertainment showband contest held in frankfurt in 1971. nobody knows which other bands participated in this contest, maybe also the soul explosion which were stationed in augsburg, upper bavaria. around the same time, a man named charles held opened a club in augsburg town called tarantel. furthermore he was running a record label of the same name on which he released a handful of 7inch singles from different, local bands, mainly not funky at all though. the soul explosions release remains the only one in the field of american soul & funk music. the band recorded a fantabulous double sider, one deep funk side with a soulful ballad on the flip which makes both hardcore funk and soul collectors happy. unfortunately there is no more information available about the band, only that they even performed live at the tarantel club.