giggle riddim stands out in the bassline scene as one of the biggest tunes of the year. piddy py is a master of the signature northern style with his ghoulish bell tower leads and extra terrestrial bass. combined with giggles wind up kicks that bully dancefloors into submission and the terrifying baby cackles that give the riddim its name, piddys arsenal is unstoppable. utter havoc ensues with every drop. the title tyrack has already played by the likes of toddla t, sinden, herve, hudson mohawke, rustie, drop the lime, plus bassline heavyweights dj q, rossi b & luca and too many more to mention...

claque musique present their fifth release, which is a technoid gem from hugo (already responsible for the brilliant third 12 inch on the label, entitled born to bop) called strobo revenge. another zany electronic bullet that is destined to cause mayhem on dancefloors worldwide! on the a side, jumping beats, vocal mirages and compressed synths create the groove on the original mix of the title track. a fizzing bassline and echoing whistles enter later on and they give the track a slice of claque musique zaniness. a2, prismatic visual, is a powerful floor filler, which is slightly less crazy then its musical partner. hugo uses dependable percussion, watery synth action and inviting vocals to create this musical treat. on the flip side, carola pisaturo brings us a moody version of strobo revenge that squeezes something else out of those whistles. she employs heads down percussion, vocal shards and smooth synths on her version. portable/bodycode heightens the intensity with a jackin rerub that sends the track in another direction completely. marching beats, acidic synths and hollow bass drops work wonders on abrahams revision

the pump ep is a typically genre-bending mixture of pumping, groovy house tracks, exploring the many sides of this highly regardedproducers fruitful repertoire. lead track the pump is a vivacious number that takes a clean, modern house aesthetic as a base and later infuses it with a dirtier, earlier morning vibe, with phoniques playful use of the resplendent chord stabs. its a slow burner indeed, and yet another example of his effortless arrangement talents. fancying a spot of fresh air and a trip into the audio countryside, bike ride is an even more playful journey into the kooky electronic world of phoniques studio outings. solid drums and warm sub bass provide the energy for all manner of pops and tweaks to unfold. its another deeper track but be warned it still has the power to lift a crowd up onto its tip-toes. going down more of a techno route, tooltime completes the package and breaks out the big guns for some serious heads down dancefloor ignition. urgent and tight late night action, not for the faint of heart, the tracks title is too modest - it should really read ‚ peak time

this is a second single cut from the first album of dj sprinkles (aka terre thaemlitz) >midtown 120 blues<. terre thaemlitz make more classic house sound under this name. the title song of this single >brendas $20 dilemma< is a his fagjazz style ambient house track, it reminds the sound of larry heard or farben. ballr (madonna-free zone) of a2 is also same style. lets see terres thought about this song. b1 is kuniyuki remix of title song. beautiful psychedelic deep house. i really love the dj sprinkles album. its pure beauty! a very unique masterpiece which let me thinks of the wonderful music of larry heard, brian eno and william shattler for me its a timeless masterpiece!! dj koze

this is a second single cut from the first album of dj sprinkles (aka terre thaemlitz) >midtown 120 blues<. terre thaemlitz make more classic house sound under this name. the title song of this single >brendas $20 dilemma< is a his fagjazz style ambient house track, it reminds the sound of larry heard or farben. ballr (madonna-free zone) of a2 is also same style. lets see terres thought about this song. b1 is kuniyuki remix of title song. beautiful psychedelic deep house. i really love the dj sprinkles album. its pure beauty! a very unique masterpiece which let me thinks of the wonderful music of larry heard, brian eno and william shattler for me its a timeless masterpiece!! dj koze

dark and demanding high class housemusic in raoul ks signature style. despite the somewhat strange title (jenseits meaning >afterlive< - originating from a play of words in the baobab music office), the record delivers in real life! rich instrumentation, including traditional african instruments as well as long build-ups and a dramatic breakdown. and a shimmering atmosphere to get you in the right mood. all you can ask for in a contemporary housemusic release. especially enriched with the special mr. raoul k twist, just the way youd expect it

kenneth james gibson is a man of many different personas. the list of his releases over the past years is way too much for this infosheet, so lets skip this part for now. under the moniker of apendics.shuffle hes visiting mos ferry prod. for the third time. >you got my harmony< is not only a title for this e.p. you can take this phrase literally. his sound fits the label like few others. along with his two extremely grooving tracks >finding harmony< and >you got my< the package also contains two remixes by tim xavier and olene kadar. they definitely share our faible for >frickelsound<. tim turnes the original track in a dry, more driven techno version. olene - with young ambition and restlessness - starts quiet relaxed, but carries his arrangement of the given samples to the extreme, again

groovebox ep is filled with some class a material for the raunchy dancefloor. first up there is into the club. this track is typical for channel x: it will blow off the roof in the club! as the title of the track already suggests, this is another one of channel xs lengthy journeys into nightlife extravaganzas. a wonderful fidgety bassline and a loop filled with loads of soulful vocal samples from strong male leads to sensitive female souls, this tune is both deep, touchful and destroying. the chainsaw effect session in the middle paves the way for more stomping tech-house business. no time to recover from this, because on the flip its straight onto the floor with wake up: a loop thats made of trillions of little cut-up effects, vocal bits and some straight four to the floor business. after a playful beginning the tune moves into an hypnotic piece of trippy techno only to be converted into a restless party anthem for the Überpeak-time. sick! perhaps there is some time to chill with the last of the three tracks that is against the wall. here it becomes clear what channel x are best at: to create dark, hard and moving electronic music with that special ingredient that is soul. this track is a perfect example: some frightening effects, lots of reverb on the creepy samples, but such a wonderfully harmonic sample that seems to shed light at the end of the never-ending afterhour. if there is a message to this music, it would be: you need to look hard, but there is always love. once again label boss oliver koletzki has picked up these two very talented producers very early upon their career and it has paid off: in one release being better than the one before

amazing deep house record! supported by: rozzo, raresh, sebo k, akufen, laurent garnier, clive henry, federico molinari, brothers vibe, jimpster, motorcitysoul, d julz, manuel tur, solomun, nick curly, rob mello, chris carrier, chateau flight, livio & roby, afrilounge, shur-i-kan, jori hulkkonen, patrice baumel, sasse, david k, locodice, dan ghenacia, ripperton, clive henry, mathias kaden, 3 channels, johnny d ... here is the next installment in the hypercolour catalogue, it comes from detroit cat >kris wadsworth<, following on from his morris audio release. we are proud to present >deport this< - the title was a reference to an unfortunate event where kris was deported from the uk prior to performing at our party at the end!! here we have 3 tracks of raw detroit nu-house, put derrick carter, sneak and theo parrish in a washing machine and this is the sort of noise your machine would make!

adam beyer continues his strive onwards and upwards with this new 2 track killer from fellow swede - hardcell. both tracks are devastating with the a side - only being a bass heavy driving bomb that peaks and builds effortlessly. on the flip we have neo acid whcih as the title suggests has a rather menacing dirty acidic lead pattern underpinned by slamming drums. another winner from one of the scenes best labels.!

played by oliver huntemann, dubfire, the glitz, loco dice, stephan bodzin,timo maas, popof, butch, gregor tresher ... andré winter needs no introduction. hes been around for ages, pushing forward dance music in amyn different ways & styles. most recently he co-produced the insane dubfire & huntemann collabos >diablo< on cocoon and ideal audio. and now hes back with a super strong solo release. the a-side >trauma< comes with a slight afterhour- feeling. with its drifting beat construction it makes sure your psychiatrist still has some work left to do. on the bside the name of the game is >karma< . as the title implies its a really deep and conscious tune with stripped down rhythm, >hands in the air<-chords and exciting soundeffects. great work! this guy simply know hoe to cane euphoria

played by loco dice, tom clark... a booty call. the title says it all, a call for all booties - big or small - to migrate to the dance floor. an orgy of percussion and low end rumble lift you from your head bobbing slump up against the wall and firmly plants you right in the sweet spot of the dance floor, where the rising energy hits a climax. there is a pause and then the most noticeable sound of the track hits: the booty call. one artist credited with invigorating the kindisch label, is the young frankfurt based producer daniel mehlhart, whose first (and hopefully not last) release, origami was a highlight of last summer. in his booty call remix, one can immediately hear his style thrust into the main groove of the track, injecting it with a heavier feel and bringing forth a whole slew of new effects and sounds including a hypnotizing african vocal. this marks a small milestone as the 20th release of the label.

remain 04 sees the return of the top belgian producer team, marco bailey and tom hades. the title track meteorite on the main side is certainly a sumptuous gem, accompanied by an impressive remix by deg and ployd on the remain side

big follow up to last years club hit >come back<. the outstanding remix by baggi begovic already gets support from roger sanchez who played the tune in his famous release yourself radio show! true to the motto never change a winning team marco petralia teams up once again with singer jimmie wilson to deliver another soulful house extravaganza for the dancefloors. dutch production wizard baggi begovic – who scored big time last year with the funkerman collaboration >good god< – lets the track live up to its title

not a lot is known about who is behind the amplified orchestra moniker, although there is a chicago address stamped on the vinyl. cosmic slope is a spacey number, with bubbly basslines and a full retro synth workout to challenge the likes of moroder and co. it has a great cosmic vibe to it, with some lovely sounding synth solos and a bubbling bassline. the title track, on the flip, fun thing is a sick acid work out with a mean and aggressive 303 bassline, housey stabs, cool strings, superb sy

so this is what hardcore sounds like: fierce as a sharp knife and melodic like a returning nightmare. the wishmaster makes his first appearance on the third movement with back forever. three outstanding tracks to do the job at hand, an italian hardcore experience to follow! included are get out of my way, no skinny bitches and the title track back forever. all produced to deliver maximum hysteria in the crowds. a down right audio attack by italian hardcore master the wishmaster, it doesnt get any better than this!!

waowww ! tunes alerts on this 12inch sampler featuring the versatile all star with only new and exclusive tracks from i:cube, joakim, chateau flight and dj ringardos taken from the compilation >versatile 2008< !!! first, i:cube goes italo disco with >supernovac< ! a title that sounds like i:cubes reply to smith n hacks masterful « space warrior ». on a2, joakim is back with a disco/rock monsters : >love & romance & a special person<! its first new track since his last album ! arpeggios and robotic words of love. the compelling sensation of listening to american fm in the mid-80s on a beat-up radio. novel and full of charm. b side bring us back chateau flight with >la roquette<, a minimal/acid stuff ! this throbbing and druggy techno cut shows us how this french duo can explore all the dance music sides ! and last but not least, this 12 inch delivers us a mysterious and mighty newcomer, dj ringardos, with >was better in 88< ! who thinks hes fingers, inc.? piano cocktail and little flutes tell the story of the hidden treasures of deep house from the late 80s...

darkos productions have attracted the attention of djs from all over the world. his remix of the title track of nina mirandas (smoke city) album shrift in 2005 was one example, earning him critical acclaim when the remix reached the top 10 in the us download charts. more recently mr rakas has joined darko and his strange worlds collective. together they have embarked on a musical mission, blending deep minimal house and techno with eastern european romani gypsy jazz. simplicity is the operative word best to describe this release. the over sexed sax solo of sexaphone (a one take wonder performed by ben hadwen) takes house music to a new level, whilst danote on the other hand reflects on the hypnotic repetition of the hook, building a solid groove around a repeating synth line, appearing here in two versions, the stripped back extended mix and the more immediate club edit. another great release from the up, coming and one to watch label universal vibes.

tweaked monosynth lines and rich polyphonic pads are featured on most tracks, and single note patterns of various timbre often reinforce the grooves. the title track on the a-side is as simple as effective and the name relates to some of the percussion parts which reminded them of a rodent digging a hole in the ground. first on the b-side is >if i was a man<, a slow-down groover with a dark and funky atmosphere, inspired by barbara alcindor s abstract spoken words, becomes more and more twisted towards the end of the track. last but not least, >zig zag<, which is named after the wobbly monosynth phrase which is being tweaked throughout the tune. all tracks speak of sweet, riding rhythms and nights full of action. pure quality

dj support by dj hell, luciano, troy pierce, davide squillace (dc10, ibiza) and many more... name+relucto first gathered praise as remixers for the aforementioned fool with their demented re rub of drama earlier this year. their debut is a four track vinyl and digital release. longblackcurlyteeth’ is a dark and deadly slice of techno which germinates from stripped sleeparchive style minimalism into a gloopy acid evolution that plunges and skews itself into the sinister depths of foreboding, resonant evil. blueballs picks up the tempo and undulates along a jacking groove of raw metallic, mashed up alien calypso funk. title track spawnofspoon is a demonic mongrel of future styles. this scuzzy hip hop homage is riddled with shredded vocals and mutant bass modulations which explode into a post rave, acid armageddon. alex cotex is in devastating form with his hypnotic rework of lbct, the result is a mesmerising, relentless beast that reverberates a pulsing throb underpinned by a fizzing 303 bassline

special extra 12 inch to that big album!! felix kröcher & eric sneo - two names that stand worldwide for >techno< - have got together for a very special collaboration, >connected< is not only the title of their joint album but also the name of a project that includes their international tour.

reinventing the word dj, insideamind is the leading force in turntable music performance. knowing no limits, innovators steptone & professor fingers raise the bar high with their natural showmanship. spellbinding soundtracks, head snapping breaks, tears, laughter, and magic make up their acrobatic, high energy onstage flow. blowing away audiences not just with clever samples, but an onslaught of layered beats, big bass, and sudden switches to live improvised remixes that pull crowds deep into their world. the tiniest spy is insideamind?s first vinyl single, the title track features the exquisite vocals of laura barrett from paper bag records, over the furious drum beats, scratches and soundscapes created by steptone and professor fingers. a matter of time takes you a head nodding hip hop feel, featuring a daunting techno style remix by murr (from lal) and old school hip hop remix by toronto?s circle research crew (a recent signing to melting pot music).

vinyl only release !! no digitally download !! played by 2000 and one, efdemin, jamie jones, loco dice, laurent garnier.-... following bruno pronsatos latest fantastic album >why cant we be like us<, we are more than happy to get with >nobody calls< another timeless pearl on hello?repeat. on the title track bruno worked this time with his very good friend caro (aka randy jones), and together they delivered a truely magical vocal track. on the flip side youll find a fairly dirty track called >where’d you learn to kiss that way<. again bruno manages to create a record with his very unique atmosphere. deep. reduced. glorious. pronsato

the title says what we are talkin about : samba sounds + house style. on b side an electro tribal version + samba house remix by alex guesta.

born in iran and brought up in denmark, nima has settled in ibiza since 2005. as an omnipresent part of the danish dj-scene and with several releases on out of orbit and his own welt recordings, nima is no newcomer to the game. the title track, ‘jungle boogie kicks it off with a hypnotic mix of rhythm, bass and lots of vocal work. ‘summer love on the flip side is just that a true anthem for the perfect late-summer party, be it evening or early morning

hot on the heels of her last feel good smash these times, comes kimaras latest jammer far away, with two very distinctive remixes, the first by distant musics jon cutler. one might think we picked jon because of his coincidental label/song title relation, but one would be wrong! we picked jon because his superb production skills. the man behind the worldwide triumph its yours, as well as many others, brings a good bit o bounce to the dance floor on this remix. his lush piano chords, funky percussion, and synth zaps are a perfect bed for kimaras strong vibrant vocals to lay upon. he also turns in a truly slick dub for those looking for a bit less vox. for those looking for more tech, one of our favorite new dance producers out of japan, hideo kobayshi, slings us with a tougher, warpier punch (and dub) that ll get hearts and feet movin in synch.

supported by: polder, m.a.n.d.y., lee burridge, laurent garnier, audiofly, mark henning, geddes, jeff samuel & ewan pearson, margaret dygas,..! tip fear of flying celebrate their 10th release with the mystically charged >mazo< ep from pawas being supported by lee burridge, laurent garnier, audiofly, ewan pearson, peace dvision. >mazo< ep is spontaneous, groovy and exotic. a package that dips in toes in diversity, flirting with an assortment of influences and marking the ability of pawas as an artist. the title track >mazo< has already been luring the attention of the big names, rattling out a kaleidoscope of drums. >disorder< is soothing and graceful, painting a landscape of dreamy sound.

support comes from steve bug, shinedoe, karotte, james flavour, gruber & nuernberg, paulo olarte !! highgrade goes east! with homm & popoviciu the berlin-gang grows in the eastern direction - to be specific: romania. their musical..output..of both wasn..t hard to spot, because markus homm and mihai popoviciu made a name for themselves for quite a while. no wonder that their output spreads across several..high-class..labels like dj hell..s international deejay gigolos, pascal feos.. non zero records, as well as the british immigrant and the spanish sub conce label. after their first strike - highgrade digital number 009, this is their first vinyl ep on highgrade. without any doubts they take the chance to demonstrate their most.. appreciated.. skills: on the the titletrack >urban ballroom< they send a massive..house-groove..to a trip, alongside with a swinging bassline, decent melodylines and some springy percussions, combining perfectly funkyness and deepness. >contact< and >wipp< on the flipside are convincing in the same versed way. the former slightly more dubby, the latter comes up with a little more speed. all in all forming an ep cast from the same mould, while the title >urban ballroom< says it all. homm & popoviciu are delivering a new housy shade for the labelsound, which suites highgrade perfectly

his this years 2nd album >heavy day< still heavily resonates in peoples ears, now that falko brocksieper already delivers an appropriate follow-up. on >fresh 727< brocksieper finds back to raw, sketchy arrangements, evolving their full energy just from deep, rolling basic grooves, as opposed to the close examination of each tiny sound and every dramaturgic peculiarity in the recent longplayers production. on the title track >fresh 727< noisy, maurizio-esque house chords encounter futuristic vocal messages, while edgy, classic drumbox-riffs rip up the dense atmosphere of the track again and again. a deep, marching groove and the freeminded combination of elements signalize special club moments from the very start. on the backside >request< turns out to be an equally organic, sizzling counterpart, which can promote its sustainable cheerfulness alone by its ongoing bouncy bassline, in a way that all accessory parts get dispensable - to the benefit of a well-balanced blend of rattling percussion, carved vocals and quirky atmo...s

played by : karotte (cocoon / great stuff), sebo k (mobilee), tobi neumann (cocoon)... jackmates strikes again on phil e with this 3 track 12inch called >malawi dub< and delivers the perfect follow-up for >mont blanc< (phile2007). the main title >malawi dub< is full of rollin drum and percussion sounds merging to a intense piece of (oldschool)-techno… both titles on the flip >in flux< and >s…..out< are deeper in a way, with charming harmonies and tricky grooves…this is a preview for jackmates upcoming album in 2009. thanks for purchasing a real copy!

this project is a showcase of ians most recent club tracks and all appear in there original mixes. crank this, is a seriously heavy club tune. budapest, has a middle eastern vibes (hence the title) and has wobbly, wonky bass as well as a distinct break beat kick drum pattern. finally the much talked about everything & nothing, the title track of this ep sees ian going down a melodic & uplifting pryda influenced route.

frantically fanatical ultradyne sounds with haunting lyrics on the title track... lardossen search squad is a track created in memory of the lost drexciyan... industrial dramatic detroit electro techno for those who know...!!

a deep mixture of raw funk, oldschool house, bass, more bass and some kind of a dubstep vibe... the title track pressin on goes straight on dirty bassline moves crossed by dedicated trumpet sounds while the second cluster funk got tricky clap programming and lives up to ones name. on the flip humongous and driftwood are not less funkier but both are with some kind of detroit house appeal and impressive minimal ruffness...

played by dj koze , mathias kaden, laurent garnier... philpot records proudly welcomes reggie dokes on board. the owner of awesome psychostasia recordings in detroit and well known producer for the detroit beatdown posse as well as theo parrishs sound signature drops with the >rain redemptive love< ep his first release on our label. >love< got this amazing typical reggie-groove: rollin percussions meet melodic sequences, forward-pushing beats go hand in hand with charming piano chords and lovely strings parts…very psychedelic! the second title >rain on me< is a deep mover par excellence, an arrangement between very dry and percussive beats and twisted arpeggio…. italo without the cheese! finally >black children of the ghetto< (taken from the album >my electronic mind< as a vinyl exclusive) rounds up this 12inch, slowing down the tempo and totally trippin out on its repetition. thanks for purchasing a real copy!

ndatl muzik continues with its second release power thru pt 3 from label honcho kai alce with haunting vocals from azulu phantom. this actually has been floating around the waters of atlantis after missing the cut on kai alces debut the kaizer e.p. on tracknmode in 2002. after the original has been played by some the worlds elite larry heard, theo parrish, moodymann, funmi ononaiye, carl craig & karl injex . it now resurfaces with a new redefined energy from frances mush, who approaches power thru pt 3 with a new refreshing classic minimal feel that brings new life to kais already timeless chords & production. mush teams up with saxophonist daniel brothier to give you a dub very reminiscent of the conversation. the 12 is rounded off with more 2 come which its deepness embodies its title

this three track ep starts with the title track >walking alone<. showcasing mike’s attention to the deepest details, this track begins with warm, fuzzy chord sequences onto which a multi-layered framework of tones and textures are laid. crisp beats mesh with hypnotic bass pulsations, inviting the listener to lose himself in the sound. proper deepness here - for those who seek the essential elements and nothing more, rhythm, melody, bass line, emotion.. expertly produced, >passing tunnels< goes further below the surface as icy chords meet electrified analog stabs, enveloped in cavernous reverbs and shimmering delays. this is a dark, simmering groove for those who know the rare and precious value of a deep, unpretentious tune that can move you from the inside out. take time and listen - there’s no denying the vibrations here. and finally, rounding off the ep is label boss patrice scott’s rework of >walking alone<. properly titled the >atmospheric remix<, p. scott takes the track to another level. while keeping the basic elements of the original, p. scott adds spacey, vibrant melodies to extenuate his version taking you on a journey to a distant planet while on the dance floor.

once again, tuningspork records ventures away from its trademark funky house in exchange for something a little more unexpected. last summer, the label issued >free your mind< (tsextra), a baleraric groove crafted by jay haze and ricardo villalobos. now comes another non-sequitur: >comptine d un autre été: l après-midi< (tsultra), mr. tiersens piano composition reconstructed for the dancefloor by jay. french composer yann tiersen has a minimalist approach that many electronic producers could learn from. his piece (the title of which roughly means >nursery rhyme of another summer: the afternoon<) provides the basis for this melancholy track. djs addicted to hyperbolic effects plugins might hesitate to play this - but those who appreciate subtlety will be rewarded here. tiersens original composition is tastefully manipulated into a track that makes sense in a club context, yet sets itself apart from the usual techno/house fare, providing a rare introspective moment on the dancefloor. and it might be worth mentioning: if you play this track and the floor doesnt fill up with ladies, then it probably means youre djing at a gay club. (not that theres anything wrong with that!)

inferno is the title of the new album of miss djax. the album contains only new tracks and also a remix of hells bells by pet duo, queensteppin with dj rush and the floorfiller still dominating together ith human resource

after his title >beats in the mist<, on the first part of the double publishing religio.audio005, there is now the full variety by mr. ferlin hearable on the religio.audio009! according to the motto of the record, >monday morning sights< presents three easy techno-like and charming original tracks plus one precise muscle relaxing remix by hammerschmidt & lentz. of course, in spite of the name of the title, this record works even at other days/nights of the week. with a light taste of mediterranean and a special musical liveliness the sardinian, living in berlin, opens the indoor club season. this is for everybody, who likes to get dumplings with vanilla sauce on monday morning!

a deep mixture of raw funk, oldschool house, bass, more bass and some kind of a dubstep vibe... the title track pressin on goes straight on dirty bassline moves crossed by dedicated trumpet sounds while the second cluster funk got tricky clap programming and lives up to ones name. on the flip humongous and driftwood are not less funkier but both are with some kind of detroit house appeal and impressive minimal ruffness...

these hand-picked tracks are now available on a dj-friendly 2-sided-4-tracks-vinyl-ep and let me tell you, they are well worth the extra investment. the first of the bunch starts off with big man lexys fancy girl, an ever-growing minimal techy peak-time-pusher with a hushed vocal-sample, some anaologue signal sounds and a futuristic and pumping beat. add a great distorted melody to this on the breakdown and the dancefloor will thank you for putting this on: they will go mental! after this introduction, its the newcomers mickey monzza & joseph discos turn with their equally stimulating track lonely. this is a great modern piece of pumping dub techno with a straight-forward attitude. the hi-hats on this tune are mesmerezing, the clappy snares and sirens perfectly placed and the subtle dubby and groovy melody an ideal antithesis to this hectically moving tune. simply nice! but hold on, there is more to come. on the flip there is hamburgs house impressario h.o.s.h. with his track ben johnson and whether this title is a reference to the legendary sportsman or not, its a pretty record-worthy track: wonderful little stabs and vocal sounds and a bassline so warm and groovy it makes your heart melt. then when the breakdown hits you with its long and winding signal sound, the dancefloor will already be bathing in a floor filled with sweet happiness. this is truely delicious! the two newcomers and residents at hive club in zurich animaltrainer have the honour to finish off this ep with their oily tech-house-anthem talkshow, a superb main-floor-peak-time-melody-affair.

ray valioso (aka swiss producer agnès) returns to real soon with the 4-track particles e.p. on the title track particles, ray uses a moog-like synth part and a treated rhodes piano to weave a hypnotic melody that drifts in and out of focus over a clatter of loose, live percussion and distorted voices. on tocar te, basic house maniobras and groove memories, ray is in less experimental territory and turns in three quality pieces of warm, percussive, luxurious deep house. this is ray valiosos second full release, following up on his well-received einladung e.p. (real soon, 2006) - featuring the excellent >get the strings?< - and his recent appearance on the deep vibes recordings compilation >in the streets<.

the 11th release on pilot6 recordings comes from an amazing teamup by techno legend umek whom teamed up with the talented beltek. army of two is the title of the release that won t get out of your head this summer, and a garantued bomb on the dancefloors! on the remix we have man of the moment, jay lumen, whom is ruling the progressive house charts right now with tracks like ultra and atlas.

for this seventh release samuel let someone else bring the music, and it s actually the first time since he started klap klap for a bit more then two years ago. claudio mate has really delivered something special here, and you can hear in the title what he s going for. it s classic detroit techno made for 2008. warm and rich melodies combined with funky and driving percussion. it comes in three versions that are connected but still has their own stories. should appeal to all those who appreciates things that is made with lust and passion

without a doubt, chicago native huge hephner has garnered quite the reputation as an international playboy - pimpin and whorin his way into the electronic music worlds stream of consciousness. however, behind the tough guy persona is a highly underrated producer with an unbridled passion for music and love of the analog gear he uses to produce such increasingly in-demand sounds. it is this perversion that lends meaning to the title of his debut album, nymphotech, released on none other than the label that helped launch his career, siteholder records. unflinching in its house vibe, yet relentless in its dance floor attack, nymphotech is a highly impressive debut album by a producer who continues to up his game with each successive release. hephner kicks off part one of a two-part vinyl album sampler with the chugging acid burner sharing the same title as the album. nothing less than 4 a.m. packed club material, to play nympotech at any other time would be a failure to recognize this bombs full potential. jack n coke is undoubtedly huges nod to his hometowns house legacy, showcasing a flirtatious bass line that screams funk in all caps. wheres the acid? fans of hephner might ask. leave that up to freaky $ean da don, featuring the vocal debut of huges body guard and reputed hitman who bears the same name as the tracks title. if nymphotech is any indication of whats to come from mr. hephner, we can only hope huge will manage to stay out of jail long enough to produce a follow-up

the title track finally is a solid piece of driving music with layer upon layer of hypnotic acidic filtered lines washing in and out throughout its course sitting over a deep groove

after his successful first release on wavetec, entitled >deep joy ep<, madrid-based producer tony lionni (also on versatile, mulemusiq) returns with a much-anticipated new ep, >mamadu<. this album brilliantly demonstrates lionni s musical production talent ranging from techno, dub, to progressive, acid and deep tech-house. the title >mamadu< is a sure reference to the warm, melodic techno inspired by afro rhythms that are layered over the abstract electronic tunes and minimalistic soundscapes on this ep. the title track evolves into a fast-paced atmospheric techno journey, while >deep odyssey< merges haunting deep-house rhythms with a dubbier flavor more in the vein of the deep space-sound developed by francois k

just right in time to celebrate the 30th release! the main title >akiele< is a awesome deep and hypnotic piece of house with that special manmadescience signature… >they like to watch< and >meandyou< are short edits (sorry, diggers: there will be no longer versions) and the soulphiction dub in the end rounds off the record: a massive dub track made to rise on the floor

emmanuel’s talent is steadily getting a well deserved recognition. after having his first release ever being played by practically everyone, emmanuel is back again to deliver another anthem that could only be described as unique and keeps the be as one quality standard high as expected. the ep title track indian wallpaper will gently take the floor back to india and its mystical atmospheres with a smart use of an enchanting melody and a phat groove. this tune sounds like a magical wake-up call for the soul. simply put it’s special. with the flipside tune lipflap emmanuel is back to his own very effective trademark techno grooves. phat basses with a tech funk edge and a simple and yet inteligent groove makes it the perfect follow up to parade.