valcrond video invites you into the world of helmers roccale. helmers second release picks up the pummel that began with his first 12inch, and continues the attack with three tracks of thoughtful, pulsing darkness.

absent ep produced by the spanish musician sendo, is the result of his lifelong passion for sci-films and the aim to translate these movies into sound. three tracks engaged into esoteric electronic and ambient-styled music. a very adventurous trip through utterly deep soundscapes and mysteriously rattling compositions with a cinematic approach.

yo! that is the music people listen to nowadays? yes, indeeeeed. get three tracks for just twenty-five bugs. comes in a fucking unexpected edition limited to hell, so you will need to know guys with the right connection to frank musics distribution. cool frank and rude mo from dreamy city champaign / illinois were used to produce local r&b pop music in the late 80s. these three cuts were found on mixtapes from the early 2010s next to new local r&b pop tracks. dont be en vogue, be frank.

maeve is the record label run by three close friends, mano le tough, the drifter and baikal. some years ago, mano and the drifter ran a clubnight in berlin called passion beat. aera was their guest a couple of times. its very fitting that aera now joins us for maeve 06. aera s original you know juno comprises of warm arps and a dark hypnotic bassline over a jacking house beat. on first hearing the track, the drifter was keen to do a remix. his interpretation is a dark take on the original, boosting the bassline, adding a driving beat and pushing the drama to high levels.

head and feet are the three artists ivika, vladimir erdber, vlad macar based in belgrade, multiplying in their first release haf001, making the spectrum of electronic sound that feeds your head and moves your feet.

for those that knoe: a new label from the uk focusing on under the radar tracks recorded by unsung heroes, ripped from dusty dats and lovingly re-mastered and pressed onto vinyl for likeminded people and music collectors alike. after the success of caseys first chapter on for those that knoe, he returns with three more liquid techno tracks, unearthed from his 90s archive.

this ep by manchester native u.d.a. contains three orignials and a massive remix by toby t. you can t get around this as a vinyl lover. supported by: cezar, dewalta, nekes, archie hamilton, david gtronic, itettsu, meat, chris wood, stacey pullen, dubsons, jan golly, chicks luv us, emanuel satie, brett jacobs, atree, tolga top, mike menudo, re.you, derrick drakeford, mioh, dan drastic, marco carola, richie hawtin, steve lawler...

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gieglings generous prince of denmark presents the new ep under his alias traumprinz, who is quite well known these days for his singular and filthy vision of house music. paradise with a lobotomy expands the labels horizon towards to further individual interpretations of house and techno. for that traumpinz brought three more than diverse tracks straight from home, to reveal a bit more of his royal universe to all the techno-paparazzis.

happy skulls first release of 2015 comes from uk based artist creta kano, who first impressed with his 2013 debut on rotterdam’s pinkman records. he showcases his highly melodious and deeply textured sound across three tracks for the bristol imprint. *skyway motel* is an emotive, detroit inspired amalgamation of warm chords and rolling drum machine rhythms. the tracks romantic qualities are emphasised on *skyway 81*, a screwed, pitched-down version that re-casts the original as a serotonin fuelled slow jam. *false water* completes the package. a sprawling trip in to broken techno territory, reminiscent of 90s era rephlex.

nice price deal !!! after three groundbreaking albums as hercules & love affair, andy butler, the driving force behind the retro-futurist disco house kingpins

kalakuta soul records come with a series of releases and new gems that surely will keep this year quite busy. after al kents killer joint that went by the title love & care, its cuttlefish & asparagus who once again deliver a strong three tracker made to work the hell out of every imaginable sound system. mainly known for their unforgettable work on black suns self-titled epic track, atlantis cuttlefish & asparagus deliver an a side that coulnt work any hip harder.

you know that mesmerizing feeling given to you by that very special girl or boy? the one with a sweet and peculiar face covered in freckles, even though the sun has been hiding since forever. one of those happy souls frolicking through life, excited as if every single day was the first. that very person who once turned your winter, into summer. the three swedes david günther and shakarchi & stranéus set the cheerful vibe on this yum002 record stubbornly released in the middle of the winter along with a hnny edit – to give you, that very same feeling.

this debut release takes the form of a various-artists three-tracker. a-side is benedikts kraft sein, a straightforward powerfunk stomper, generous with syncopated clap trickery and pounding kicks. through the industrial-tinted vibe, a game of filtered stabs and delayed resonances draws an enigmatic landscape.

after teaming up with sawlin to deliver a series of spacy texture works, dubbed foreign awake pt.1 & pt.2, subjected returns to electric deluxe this time in searing solo guise. known for his thundering, no-holds-barred basement style, which until foreign awake was kept purely to his cloistered vault series outlet, with dolor we see the industrial edges polished smooth in this rotund and rolling three-track ep.

eyetones second release features three club tracks fully equipped and tailor-made for today s dancefloor by one of the most talented yet elusive producers of the house scene.

after a stunning three part compilation released in the second half of 2014, dutch label field is back with another album project, this time from american producer christopher ernst, aka l estasi dell oro, who also records as penalune and is co-founder of the voodoo down label. before now, ernst has proved himself to be adept at crafting deep and atmospheric, excellently ambient techno on a range of labels. varying his tempos and textures, he does acid, raw stuff, tough beats and more industrial grooves. across this new 8-track album, all this and more is explored in captivating fashion. this is an expressive and expansive modern techno album from l estasi dell oro that is perfectly at home on the always interesting field label.

tight house tracks with spicy basslines reminiscent of old school chicago groovers. the healing company brings s/o/m, a long lost project from southern germanys legend sascha vucko. three strong and timeless tracks out of a obscure and deep southern dungeon.

after his l.i.e.s. debut, dj slugbug offers up a four track ep for the russian torrent bootleg label. while the title track is a massive electro cut sure to scorch floors. the three remaining cuts explore more tense and moody territories that explore more industrial and downtrodden house vibes that wouldn t be out of place at medusa s back in the day

special triple pack for all you highway lovers out there - contains three classic releases:
- hwr 002: seva k - far away (dave dk remix)
- hwr 009: bvoice & khz - hoerle ui (axel bartsch remix)
- hwr 016: sergey sanchez & thierry thomas - keep u happy (ian pooley, tripmastaz remixes)

foremost minimal techno producer barem is next to serve up a compelling three track ep for the ever more essential rhythm cult label and comes hot on the heels of eps from deadbeat and greenville massive amongst others.

staying true to their friends & family ethos, the next colors ep - out on february - comes from a co-founder of the london party imprint, guilhem monin. the musical journey is composed by three tracks.

this february nightdrivers deliver three first-rate cuts on holic trax for the quando party dove vai ? ep. following on from burnski s the hours ep which saw love from names like mr g, catz n dogz, dam swindle and eats everything, holic trax returns this february with nightdrivers quando party dove vai ? . since delivering their debut release on bosconi records back in 2013 the berlin-based duo nightdrivers have been going from strength to strength stacking up further releases on claap, their own nightdrivers label and now holic trax. to get things underway the light pads of resta pure dove sei give the opening track a floaty quality while the weighty percussion and subtle rhythms build proceedings into a steady and infectious groove. nightdrivers appear to go up a gear as the ep progresses with the rippling drums and dynamic arrangements of la ronde suite (but not for me) while fast cars maintains the lively vibe of its predecessor and frenetically bubbles along over busy modulations, wacky intonations and infectious licks to dish up a suitably punchy close to this bouncy ep.

since its conception three years ago, the hamburg based label hafendisko has been patiently building its reputation with a diverse and varied artist roster. alongside releases from emerging talent such as deo & z-man and brynjolfor, it forms parent label hfn musics outlet for club oriented music whether with full releases or remixes for artists such as kasper bjørke and faded ranger and just recently welcomed renowned remixers such as michael mayer, charles webster and luke solomon, to name a few.

kangaroo skull is the solo project of rohan rebeiro - drummer of renowned australian trio my disco. heavily percussive and rhythmically complex, kangaroo skull meticulously pieces together soundscapes within max msp, with an end result that conceals in its raw simplicity the intensity of the process. with multiple tours outside australia already behind him, australian dancefloors have been keenly awaiting a first release. palace of nothing is his much-anticipated debut - four tracks that convey a sophistication far beyond what could be expected from such a new producer.

this is potion number two. wilma is a machine made lady designed to drive people nuts with a juicy body of driving bass and fat synths. wilma has a certain taste for the dusty and the raw and like any other girl she just wanna have fun. behind wilma are jeppe willumsen and dan madsen, expert ticklers of copenhagens bulging underbelly and for the first time working on production together. after murat tepelis *drop it like it s hot ep*, potion is proud to introduce 4 tracks by wilma. *fabio* has be featured in prosumers fabric mix and is now ready to be unleashed to the dancefloors, alongside three strong, brave and moving companions. enjoy.

marc romboy is finally back with a brand new solo twelve inch and this time he releases the traxx elgur and nasa which have already been featured at the legendary boiler room sao paulo show with stephan bodzin at the end of 2014. both traxx do display the classical romboy typical moog synth lines and remarkable arpeggios as we know and appreciate them. this 12inch is part 1 of a three-part-series which will be released during the year. attention: once again collectors item, special coloured vinyl!

a brand new yume record! three pieces of defrosted architecture for the warm up into the peak time right through to the after party from cologne-based, uk-born matt karmil.

nach veröffentlichungen auf third ear, 100% silk, mister saturday night (das wunderbare shower scene war teil der dj kicks von john talabot) präsentiert alex burkat aus brooklyn nun seine erste ep für permanent vacation. abgerundet wird das paket mit einem glänzenden remix vom man of the moment barnt, der ein magisch ruhiges rave-anthem erschaffen hat.

it is time to release a solo joint from the prized camelphat, who joined the jeudi family some time ago. with their primetime bombs animal & love 4 the d.o.g.g, camelphat proved they know how to work the floor and their beautiful interpretation of stevie wonders cherie amour is still keeping us warm on these cold nights. now the two camels are back with a full three track ep for jeudi records showcasing, once again, their extraordinary talent for warm bass lines and big melodies.

2015 repress, support by: brothers vibe, dj koze, eric cloutier, laurent garnier, shinedoe, sevensol, tini and many more ... within a year christopher rau has managed established himself as one of the most promising german deep-house producer with striking releases on labels such as smallville, giegling or his own imprint dérive. as a direct follow up to his album on smallville now comes his debut ep on aim with three well selected tracks that show an intriguing understanding of deepness. >stockings< with its funk riffs and filtered vocals brings is a wonderfully uplifting tune, with an enticing oldskoolish vibe that brings back some precious memories. >anita niesz< (a collaboration with jacques bon) is not only a rare manifestation of musical talent in electronic dance music today, but also a intimate atmospheric tune that will work the finest dance floors and bedrooms

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hat-trick for dense & pika with three killer releases on their home label hotflush, all scored with a display of mercurial melodic flair

based in berlin, slow life is a multidisciplinary collective of spanish and italian creatives led by percussionist sergio moreira. his production first caught the ears of phonica via a trilogy of highly impressive 12 inchs on the group’s slow life label, all of which were instant hits and flew out the shop. for this release, moreira teams up with xinner for three of the ep’s four tracks and the results are a spellbinding journey through deep, hypnotic techno, broken beats and submerged ambience. the artwork is once again by acclaimed visual artist jack featherstone, the designer of a number of sleeves for border community, electric minds, warm and of course, phonica.

with releases and on sci+tec, tronic, trapez, rawthentic etc. frenchman matt sassari already walks on a great path with his style. so amir and butch were even prouder to get the chance to release these three bombs from the man from marseille. stripped down techno at its best.

from the tropics comes whiskey disco, a sneaky re-edit label bent on dredging the decanter for diffident dancefloor genius from latent disco perpetrators. it is loosely connected to sleazy mcqueen and his assorted cohorts.
kloof street diggin sees wd label honcho sleazy mcqueen team up with longtime dj cohort, romano arcaini for three super-sized re- edits of the highest order. each of these three songs are based around samples sourced during smq s recent tour stops in south africa. peace, love + harmony, the perfect track to segue between house and disco! flute and synthesizer call and response building to an unexpected vocal explosion.
on the flip, disco de moda, named after the johannesburg party with a decidedly digital disco bent, arps and chugs to robotic climax. finally, tidings are closed with the organic and synthetic, tied together in private life, a blend of flute and synth undulating to a psychedelic crescendo.

rora is proud to introduce u-­more for its 9th release which – following the labels beliefs – unveils uniqueness of up and coming producers musical skills. electric and eclectic. sounds that go beyond the mumbling loops. machines noises that establish junction with human brain. sour bounces and perturbing scratches, we penetrate within a spooky hunting and leave with an enigmatic quest in mind. disturbing and tensed ear, catching sounds. u-more seizes us in his acetic world, of extremely well orchestrated, nonetheless sharp soundscapes. a three tracks ep that will keep rotating in your most hidden neurons, without even noticing. unlimited thrills guaranteed.

continuing the labels fast-paced release schedule, raiz cooperate with social observer permanent hearbreak on the labels 4th vinyl release. the collaboration delves deep into human emotion over three movements, developing around the concept of personal absence.

eeewalk. the same track will reappear on the first crystal bandito solo ep alongside three new productions, which label boss jimmy edgar has included on his forthcoming mix for the fabriclive compilation series

em vee, the lumberjack of love comes out of retirement and chops up some favorite pieces. from boogie to high tech soul to proper disco. three killer cuts that cut the killer.

when life gets tough, we always turn to music for physical and spiritual relief. we ve found that dancing to music with positive vibes brings us the joy and energy we need to get on with our daily rhythms. the four tracks contained on this disc are made for dancing. they fit perfectly in uplifting sets and are crafted to blend together with a wide range of house flavours. times are ruff understand what the soul needs to let go of the many forms of stress and pressures in life. we hope you enjoy the music as much as we have enjoyed making it and presenting it to you.

this time around, the shimmy sham sham crew offers you a little lesson in history. in 1916, the notorious bandit el guapo and his gang of thugs are errorizing the population of santo poco in mexico. three silent film stars, mistaken for real heroes by the suffering people of the pueblo are called to the rescue and must find a way to live up to their reputation. this is the story of an epic bought between good and evil, a fight to death between three knights of light and the sons of a motherless goat! and off they rode into the sunset in the heat of the night, let those sweaty numbers melt down any worries. no top hat and gator shoes required, just shake that ass!

jesper dahlback aka the persuader and nima khak present >through the cusp< the second release on sand under there newly formed swedish naan boys moniker. the release contains three raw analogue dance floor excursions. from stockholm with love.

steffi releases an ep with three versions of treasure seeking featuring dexter and virginia.

after releasing with chris moss acid on shipwreck in 2014, drvg cvltvre is now back with a full ep of his own on dutch label cos_mos. since 2009, vincent koreman a.k.a. drvg cvltvre has been churning out his own acid, no wave and experimental house on labels like viewlexx and permanent vacation and now kicks off the new year in style with three more inventive offerings. new earth army is a slow, heavyweight and coarse track with rattling chords, angry percussion and elastic drums that manages to be physical and tough yet groovy and playful at the same time. we have become the filth of the universe is a big, fat, heavy wedge of slow motion techno with monstrous drums and wild acid lines all spraying about wildly for the duration. it’s a warehouse sized track that will reduce the ‘floor to a writhing mess and finally possessed is a sci-fi riddled track with lots of spacey synths, filtered analogue lines and paranoid sirens all making for a turbulent brew of dark and otherworldly energy. once again here drvg cvltvre proves he has a raw sound all his own.

magic waves very own casionova delivers three classic analogue synth-jams from the vaults on this raw, hypnotising and energetic ep. side a consists of the epic italo/electro darkness-into-light spacetrip journey into night, while side b gives us night emotion, a deep-hypnosis darkside italo juno 60 jammer and 1983, a pounding builder of a track resplendent with key changes aplenty and a magnificent release of a chorus that rocks the record all the way through to the finish. buy quick as copies are limited!

möd3rn is a global project from 3 wellknown artists who wanted to give a side project from their own solo career. it s a band, producing, playing live but it s also a label created only for the trio productions. each releases will propose 3 tracks from the 3 artists. for that first one the famous trio propose 3 huges bombs mö4, mö5 and mö6, 3 huge techno killer using rough skins with raw edit. speech less and listen to that we can call pure techno. while carefully handling their respective careers, postponing then their obvious collaboration, möd3rn trio s members have capitalized its desire and now deliver its mere substance, in the rightest moment, where, simply, all the distant forces converge. the six daring, expert hands merge now into a unique entity, unanimously moving within the same effort towards techno music. of the distinct identities merely remains the ethereal, synthetic essence devoted to the group, and the common musical passion that leads it. the formula is elaborated freely: each one s adjunctions -subtle keys, nervous chords, underground blows, rhythmical uproars- pour into a thick maelstrom, opaque, condensing detroit s grieving sensibilities as well as last decade s bewildering cacophonies. the potion obtained is irresistible, an ecstatic hybrid, prodigiously actual, that renders all the genre s diversity and dynamism. chance intertwined their paths and now the three companions celebrate both the friendship that resulted and the good fortune that has driven it, by improvising live together as one faceless, solid body agitated by the urge of dance and music, composing the material that shall be processed later on to form their eponym label s releases.

following his appearance (albeit in remixed form) on the debut 12- from keyboard masher s pleasure unit imprint, norwegian eccentric skatebard is given the honour of releasing the label s second ep. apparently all three tracks are vintage cuts from the archive, previously unheard but original recorded straight to tape in his home studio. there s naturally much to enjoy, beginning with the scandolearic-goes-rave synth-house madness of -react 2 rhythm- - all urgent, swirling beats, epic synthesizer melodies and mid- 90s us garage influences. there s more surging, nu-disco goes-house fare to be found on -it goes on & on (the bassline)-, while -pingu- is a joyous chunk of chugging scandolearica blessed with tactile shaker percussion and a jaunty, rock solid synth bassline.

limited copies, analog lovers hinode offer three distinct soundspaces to lose yourself in and never come back. linear equation drifts in the same heady atmosphere as stls lighter flights of fancy, suspended loosely in a pillowy cloud of pads and oscillating bass thats perfect for warming up the senses. the detroit thump of cubic parsec sees that simmering tension break through into outer space, its deadened kicks and rushing snares evoking robert hoods seminal nighttime world vol 1. lastly, hinode slow down and stretch out for the sensational time travel, an ultra-refined and precision-controlled electro killer that will take afterparty dancers on a trip beyond.

ctrls delivers three high grade, heavy hitting sessions of unrelenting techno you wont find anywhere else.

midi deux is proud to introduce you full quantic pass. he’s a young boy from france who sleeps with ableton live since 10 years and he produced three impressive tracks for the first vinyl release of midi deux entertainment. x dolphin antartica invites you in a strange space with stars, asteroïds and perspiration. b1, -toll gate- is a jungle track made by a guy that love anthony rother. the last piece is melancholic & atmospheric with crazy arrangements and acid basslines. that first ep comes from heart.