usually, the purpose of a piece like this is to tell other writers, music mag editors, distribution people and record shop clerks why they should like a certain release and buy, hype, review it. often these encomiums are not really honest and sometimes you even feel like attending an attempt to sell a flat tire. as for i:cubes new longplayer m megamix things are – of course! – very different. being its fifth solo album, an introduction of a man like nicolas chaix or even his biography (another popular brick of sales sheets) seems rather unsuitable. if you dont know what you should know, just use your internet search engine with any of these terms: chateau flight, versatile records, french touch, disco cubizm or parisian prodigy.

the production outfit of daniel varga, michael kuebler and sascha hedgehog, earned their dance music stripes around the turn of the millennium with a series of strong releases, most notably on frankfurt-based techno institution playhouse. describing their musical aesthetic as cabaret-independent-house, the act forged a distinct sound that combines icy minimal structures with catchy euro-girl vocals, anglo-french funk antics and a dash of dancefloor melancholy. this summer, rework return to the fray with a two-sided affair for paris-based meant records that shows they have not lost the electric energy that characterised their earlier work.

following on from torquato and boghosians acclaimed debut on yoruba is this, a selection of remixes diverse and interesting enough to do justice to the original lp, which received praise for the rich tapestry of musical sources it drew influence from. first up, afefe iku delivers a much deeper, weightier version of paradice laden with heavy synth stabs and woody percussive elements. aybee takes when u touch me - probably the standout club track on the original lp – into much deeper realms, stripping back the original groove . its remarkably simple but flawlessly executed, the chord motif working effortlessly alongside the crisp hats. atone tackles zulu girl and in the process unravels a much more mechanical track, a massive mid-tempo thud dominating over delayed cymbal crashes and ghostly vocals. overall - a darker vibe and a truly timeless collection of remixes.

berlin-driven techno! milton bradley is a well-known institution in berlins techno scene mand highly respected by the prologue community after his excellent remixes for cio d or and his own ep for prologue in 2009. miltons new flagship starts with 3 new tracks and start with an unbelievable and brilliant long deep techno journey, which transports your mind into another dimension. the b side shows miltons other face, 2 excellent raw techno driven tracks combined with his unique technique and old fashioned touch from the 90s.

what a package we have here! after success of welcome to my house (qmt044), lemy leopard come back on qalomota with another funky ep. four brilliants groovy tracks in pure moodymann style. reserve your copies now!

the remix combines grimey synths with a jungle bassline, never losing touch to the atmosphere and the awesome vocals of the original. amazing epic vibes!

nice price deal !!! nice price deal !!! slams rtm project starts with a bang! the pimp convention is packed with the swinging percussion that slam do so well. winding around this rhythm is a hypnotic hook and swaggering vocal sample that adds a delicate touch of uneasy tension, while chest thumping sub bass underpins all. slam are back in the house. the sides collide slows the tempo and darkens the groove. an underlying disco influence can be heard in the track, but is brought back down to the undergrowth by a super heavy bassline and creepy, pitched vocal.

the bolognese disco don riccio returns on bosconi extra virgin with strong houseyoriented 4 tracker vinyl with a stunning dj sneak remix! still embedded in obscure disco and soul sampling, riccio is always keeping his distinguable touch dense of inspiration and love for the original american deep house rooted sound. about the beautiness of the tracks we can say that come back is a loopy and techy disco banger in the vein of ugly edits and soundstream, while son of love and undercover are two swinging and sweet deep house moments like we never heard rom riccio before. the release includes a pumping filtered reinterpretation of come back by the almighty dj sneak!

finally we are proudly presenting our new cécille numbers artwork with a massive 5 track ep from butch. the ep starts with the track revolution a great club tune with a great uplifter melody. on aa the track panorama has a perfect summer open air groove. the excessive b side starts with diss you which is an guarantee for a great crowd reaction. with quite storm on bb you getting a kickless epic track with acid touch. all together butch did it again like every year on cécille with a massive super strong release...and this is not the end, the story continues

spains rising young talent carlos sanchez delivers a smashing three track ep for unike muziks third release. relying on its steady streak of top producers, unike has seen the likes of markus homm, alex celler, and chris carrier providing properly executed dancefloor rippers. now, following up his remix on the label of homms what do they want, carlos lures us in with three original tracks that prove again why this young talent has since been so successful. his touch on unikes third release is a perfect bond of an innovative label and an inspiring artist.

chris clarks neue 6-track-ep >fantasm planes< enthält 3 brandneue tracks plus 3 reworks aus seinem anfang des jahres erschienenen, bislang erfolgreichsten album >iradelphic<, und zeigt den produzenten und wahlberliner mit psychedelischen synth-improvisationen, fesselnden beats und modern-melodischen sequenzen von seiner härteren, dancefloor-orientierten seite.

coloured double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

over the past few years we have seen a surge of artists, music and labels coming out of romania and, whilst not seen as a traditional hotbed of house music, this new wave of movers and shakers are working together to create their own lasting musical legacy. the latest in the busy line of producers is 22 year old bacau born, marcman. behind the decks at 14 and studying his art from 18 the young man with a love for angry kicks and heavy baselines has already graced the likes of quanticman, plant 74 and esperanza with his music. now hes set to join the bass culture family as he presents his debut release for the label the in trecere ep. >i was actually sent some marcman tracks about a year ago by franco cinelli< says bass culture label chief djulz. i instantly loved his beats and groove and i played them immediately on the circoloco terrace. i got in touch and asked him to work on an ep for bass culture. i specifically wanted it for this summer because his beats are exactly what i love to play in ibiza. marcmans 4 track >in trecere< ep sees him sandwiching the deep dubby sounds of rutina and the percussive guitar licked dansand, with the chicagoesque numbers levier and in trecere.

the molisans brothers invite you to feel this new vibe, with their first vinyl release on the own label embi music that promises to take you on a deep journey of house and minimal grooves. they blend a variety of genres in their music with such perfection and detail. to top it off, myke anthony adds a special touch with his soulful vocals. special thanks to cocoons hero markus fix and italys london fm for their remix selection. the transformation aineli ep gets the respect it deserves.

zafsmusic.com continues to bring you the rarest disco & boogie bangers with his new compilation titled >private wax vol 1.< 15 scintillating excursions into the deep disco & boogie world of privately pressed & produced gems. zaf zafsmusic is a disco weasel of the highest order!

vinyl only! after cult heroes bicep delivered the inescapable sell-out stripper earlier this year, the second love fever release comes from burning london talent, citizen and features a deeper touch collaboration from detroits wayward freakster, jimmy edgar.

since their breakthrough debut ep on culprit a mere 3 months ago, climbers ascent has been the definition of meteoric. the young mexican duos success is no mere lucky break or flash in the pan story, though – jay blakk and kiko deal have done it the right way, their tremendous artistic growth spurt coming as the inevitable result of ceaseless studio work coupled with the boys staunch adherence to their musical roots sprinkled with more than a touch of inspiration. 2 come back is the climbers most accomplished song to date, that rare breakthrough moment when a production teams developing signature elements come together in an exciting way, making for something special.

zooloft is proud to present you our second step-forward to the golden age of tech-noir. zooloft 00j is a collection of remixed tracks taken from our hidden archive. claro intelecto, svreca and brando lupi make this release unique, bringing their own personal touch to rare and obscure recordings. a new collector item for your bliss. limited hand numbered 400 12inch (140g black vinyl). graphic and photographic cover artwork (by lord z) printed on coated matte premium paper 380g with a varnish satin finish.

hannover based imprint yippiee return with the outstanding come with me ep this august by manuel moreno, backed with remixes from label owners filtertypen and normen hood. this release follows the success of yippiees treibgut sonder kompilation which featured cuts from deepnhouse heavy hitters chris lattner, moritz piske, patlac and gorge to name a few. now the german imprint deliver this four track single from swiss producer manuel moreno whos releases on 8bit and dj sets at space and privilege (ibiza) have earned him a highly praised status in the underground. title track, come with me, opens the release, encompassing a boomy kick drum, tight drum programming and ethereal atmospherics to create a deep and dark distinctive quality. the inclusion of a gritty sub bassline further fuels its murky progressive vibe, while the introduction of a soulful vocal hook and bright string melodies adds a lighter touch to the composition.label owners filtertypen opt for a less is more approach to their remix of come with me. stripping back the atmospherics to a more dismantled state, the duo-apply punchy drums and a warbling sub-bass,resulting in a smooth rolling groove that runs steadily for its duration. the cut comes into fruition threeminutes in when the pair bring in an amalgamation of deep strings, synth shots and delayed fx, finely placedto create an expansive dynamism. hello bernhard employs deep worldly percussion as its driving force, while guitar licks and warm chordscreate undeniably beautiful imagery. moreno demonstrates his ability to manipulate melodies with precisionhere, introducing several elements to play off one another in a call and response fashion. last up on the wax release is im sorry, a solid slice of house built around rolling toms, sawtooth bass notes and trippy vocal murmurs. manuel utilizes heavy delays and big room reverbs to create cavernous effects in the breaks that adds an incredible weight when the preceding groove is brought back in. to close the release normen hood offers up a remix of hello bernhard as a digital bonus. applying deep house tactics, hood plays on warm piano stabs and brass hooks that deviate around the tight-knit drums for several minutes creating an epic rework.

with no rest for the wicked boe introduces a second debut for the label in 2012 and a special double feature from a new alias of a very promising ukranian talent. the first transition by g-transition (alias brother g) is a super deep journey through the cosmos, featuring shimmering pianos, rumbling drums and a touch of dark energy thrown in the reactor.

limited nice price sales pack (2x 12 inch vinyls), five finest techhouse groover made by matt tolfrey...(together with lazaro casanova and chris sylvester)

finally making an appearance on the imprint helmed by maceo plex is alter ego maetrik with the > unleash the beast ep<. a subtle shift in style for ellum audio, the undisputed modern master of seductive, brooding basslines and compulsive killer tunes imparts his tougher credentials without forgoing the sensual touch

adriatique is back with their second release on diynamic. again the two talented producers from switzerland created a really impressive ep that seems to fit just perfect for the upcoming summer! the opening track,deeper love, really sets the direction of the whole ep and will make you fall in love with it! a really nice and warm synthesizer combined with that catchy deeper love vocal and a funky picked guitar makes this tune unique. the second track by your side first of all persuades with that coltish sequenzer baseline. after the first break the tune unfolds its whole power. its again the nice combination of a deep, down pitched vocal, funky bended chords and a great synthie line that works just excellent together. a great one for the dancefloor! with motions, the third and title track of the new ep, adriatique deliver another harmonic tune that goes under the skin. its the slowest track on the ep. massive bass tones, groovy shuffled hihats and a deep, repetetive vocal loop result in a wonderful, warm track. the fourth and last track body moving brings the ep to an good end. with a nice vocoder voice the tune gets a touch of the 80s sound. and again a bouncy baseline delivers this special groove and guarantees to shake the floor.

new single by james t. cotton (nation / creme / spectral) for the mrx - patiendum est series! a great techno hit with a touch of robert hood / jeff mills...

mimique presents their no. 7. the new vinyl contains 2 exotic tracks produced by sebastian phillip and moritz ochsenbauer, both part of the well known rabauken-crew. patrick kunkel (cocoon, weplayminimal) and david jach (keno records, mangue) gave their own touch into the remixes and not just that makes this release a dancefloorfiller.

persnickety sounds is here to funk-ti-fy your world! in this era of nü-disco, space disco, cosmic disco, disco house and shit, there must be a beacon of quality to light the way and lead the faithful back to a place where good grooves matter and realness is holding court. let the labels fall and just get it movin.

ladies and gentleman: der dritte raum is back - and this time, its not only with new sounds in well known krüger style, but also with a new label platform: der dritte raum records! fresh and dreamy, thats the sound of the first release, with four tracks full of groove, warmth and the distinctive der dritte raum-funk on board. on all tracks of this release andreas krüger proves he has a firm hold on his analogue machinery - as always - but also shows his connection to contemporary machine music as well as krautrock and psychedelic sounds. inspired by his band project von trips, numerous analogue recordings entered the new material. wre ready to take on summer with this first release on our new label: warm layers and playful details skillfully surround the swinging grooves - you can almost feel the soft breeze of a beautiful summer night touch your skin. just wonderful.

for this second release the new parisian label street knowledge choose to produce two young native italians djs. peter jd and francys met in a small city in the south of italy, both evolving on the music scene since they are 14. peter is bringing the detroit house music touch whereas francys the 80s 90s music sound. from this collaboration is born the connection ep. where two different worlds find each other in a common space, connection ep brings different ideas of sound at the same time, by one side following a dry techno line with pumping drums and solid grooves, by the other side warmer and deeper, crossing hypnotic detroit flavored synths, chicago house, organic elements and chromatic female vocals. to make this release totally international jenifa mayanja from connecticut and the greek quell are delivering two remixes that should make a bomb effect on all the dance floors.

dutch master orlando voorn with a two-track release containing some of his pioneering material as format. rightly recognised as one of a handful of artists who built the early, crucial bridges between europe and detroit in the late-eighties and early nineties via collaborations with juan atkins and output for kms, voorn’s legacy is unquestionable. winning hollands dmc championships in 1986 and 1987 was the real career catalyst and there seems to be no let up in quality since then, either as a dj or a multifaceted, multi-genre producer. these two tracks are produced in 1993 and still didnt loose their magic!damn right and jam session have that the raw charm, edge and vibe sounds so current. energetic, melodic and broken, both tracks touch on a myriad of styles but what shines through is how modern electronic styles can be traced back to this sort of fantastic, unique output. format remastered could be sitting snuggly alongside modern house, techno, uk garage, uk funky and many more contemporary styles. this is a rare chance to grab beautifully treated versions of classic voorn material.

welcome to abbot records. we are very pleased to release our first ep >groove inside< by adelaide based australian duo jaxs and soda. this ep contains a mix of both funky/club style house and >indian funk< a bit more on the tech side of things with a deep touch. we hope you enjoy.

part 7 of the series presents mexican psychedelic music. comes as 12 inch lp in gatefold cover.

next up on the docket - we slow things down ... just a touch .. and welcome in a cast of new players along with a familiar face for the next installment on the kolour mother-ship.

highlive are introducing themselves with an interesting mixture of musical visions thru their first ep accurately titled >a thing called fusion<. its title track is an elegant melting of bass lines, easy highs and simple melody conduction. yet you never get annoyed nor are you expecting jim morrison to open a door, but it happens. there is a psychedelic touch when you least expect it.
enjoy a musical high in your life, enjoy highlive – a thing called fusion ep!

daniel avery releases his >need electric ep< june 25th on phantasy sound. the london based dj has spent the last few years impressing his peers, collaborating with justin robertson, being singled-out as the one to watch by andrew weatherall (who also lent his midas remix touch to daniels last release) and has now signed up to erol alkan’s phantasy label. daniels releases have already appeared on tigersushi, throne of blood and relish and he is a sought after remixer having leant his distinctive style to tracks for metronomy, django django, the 2 bears, mickey moonlight, jokers of the scene, amongst others. this new ep is a definitive statement of intent for avery as a producer in his own right. the vinyl resurects lock grooves for the more adventurous dj, and features unique artwork from the up and coming kate copeland.

der engländer jay shepheard hat 2007 seine allerersten platten bei compost black label veröffentlicht. nun erscheint die bereits sechste ep, die er für das münchner label produziert hat. daneben hat er in den vergangenen jahre etliche tracks und remixe bei ausgewählten adressen wie buzzin fly, rebirth, freerange oder diynamic veröffentlicht und sein eigenes label retrofit gegründet. sein neuester 4-tracker punktet mit drei großartigen electro house-tracks.peak-time-drama mit einem verführerischen disco-touch.

galaktika and apersonal chef maurice aymard delivers 2 original productions with singer yetta in his distinct slow disco meets tech style we know from his productions and remixes for the likes of gorge and compuphonic. deep vocals from yetta are layered on top of a solid groover with suprising guitar parts giving an almost balearic feel, though firmly keeping the groove tightly locked. remixes comes courtesy of fellow south american and exploited records shooting star joyce muniz as well as the dynamic uk duo craig torrance & finn casey. while joyce muniz delivers a version for the deeper floors with her ilegard remix, her dejando remix is perfect tracky peak hour fun. the torrance & casey remix concentrates on a modern touch, giving the original a slightly more electronic feel.

big with m.a.n.d.y.,tiefschwarz , pan-pot, butch,rodriguez jr, sasse, kiki, deepchild, marco resmann, catz n dogz, coyu, martin eyerer, chloe , cormac & benoit c.. kai & holger return from their stateside adventures with matthew pervert on get physical. ‘matthew pervert’ is a slow buidling groove attack. saucy percussion sets the mood for a deep pumping bass under chords. a sassy vocal adds to the analogue ambience, worked in a coat of reverb and doused with delay. a sexy sound for steamy nights on the neverending dancefloor sessions smash tv are known for. the second track, ‘please’, starts immediately with a deep horn falling under kicks. a touch of techno emerges from the darkness and drives us insane. followed by deep vocal lines and foggy chords to melt us at the core. this is your evening high, the point when you float away and the music takes you to a place beyond the dancefloor. looking forward to hearing this in the next set from the boys.

berlin based serialism records returns with yet another 12inch addition to their collection. this time onirik (a.k.a federico benedetti), the label manager, steps forward with what will be his debut ep, after a fleeting appearance on last years london cuts vol. ii compilation. broken ep fully embodies the dreamy and trippy atmosphere of oniiks musical sphere, based around hypnotic raw grooves with a touch of old school. the 12inch features a collaboration with label boss cesare vs disorder and a remix from hold youth wonderboy le loup.

the mysterious artist abdulla found his home base on prologue and we are very happy about this. abdullas hypnotic touch fits exactly into the philosophy we live and love. his debut vinyl release weldiya reflects the compelling sound therapy for electronic music enthusiast prescribed by prologue. starting smooth to adjust, abdulla enters the realm of acid driven entrancing beats and closes with overwhelming sound carpets

bjoern stolpmanns new release >slow job< is a melodic and impulsive tech house track with a touch of real cool oldskool sounds in it. the vocals let you know that there was some real great techno music in the 90ies. the remix comes from the new york based south african brendon moeller and is a signature of his typical quality dub techno sound. with his hypnotizing & energetic dubby techno sound, he delivers another inspired groove with great quality.

prplxs entitled fabric of space explores the deeper side of the breakbeat spectre. clever drum programming as well as going in a bass shakin direction, it reminds us of early bluenote & speed days but definitely with a modern touch. these tracks are another testament to prplxs love for the breakbeat. also included here is the roadtested taiga track which starts of deep and hypnotic but surprises you with the harsh amen drop, raw synth and dark male reggae vocal, do we hear a r.e.w.i.n.d.? the album will be released in two parts, the first one is a 250 handnumbered edition on 180 gram crystal clear vinyl (with special 75mm labelcopies and innersleeves) including free mp3 download codes and wrapped in a sealbag. all tracks have been mastered by stuart hawkes from metropolis london. support comes from all the usual suspects. on a first come, first served basis only

die venezolanische künstlerin aérea negrot ist ein performance-phänomen, was sie als mitglied von hercules & love affair und auch als solo-künstlerin eindrucksvoll unter beweis stellen konnte. nun veröffentlicht sie mit macuto zwei neue stücke(macuto,planta baja), sowie remixes von so verschiedenen künstlern wie wareika (hamburg/berlin) und dem bpc-zugang system of survival (aus italien).

samurai horo is pleased to welcome another of our favorite musical sound-scapers to the label as we continue our quest to go deeper. sam kdc has proved himself constantly as a unique individual with the power to craft elegant and emotive layers of sound that take you away to special, often contemplative states. his tunes for horo are multi dimensional and combine subtlety and grace in a blissful package. >between dreams< is the soundtrack to exactly that, transporting you slowly from one to the next, while >downpour< adds a touch of shade to the dream. aural drifting, velvet like states, your forgotten dreams now have a soundtrack…

yet another special moment on the tribute series, supplied this time by new yorks dr dunks. a personal favourite of dj harvey, this deep boogie cut with its dreamy, soul style vocal is a diamond of a track which will touch the soul of any dancer. cut loud on single-sided heavy vinyl, you can enjoy it on the beach, in the basement, or on any kind of dance floor

funkalicious james is one half of disco-house super-duo childhood 87, along with his old pal le loup. their >caught up< edit on airdrops aux-rec imprint back in january 2010 got some mouths talking and feet sliding. funkalicious james is now back with his debut solo ep and airdrop is really glad to bring it to you on vinyl today. the parisian born producer prepared two explosive cuts for his a-side, starting things mellow with >call on groove< and speeding it up a notch on >broken hips<. on the flip, douze -- another young parisian producer who appeared on the last hold youth record by seuil and le loup -- brings back a certain touch of french filtering, in the classiest manner. finally, it didnt take us much time to figure out who would be the most appropriate airdrop trooper to round this record off… john spring signs the deal, with a feverish version

mathias kaden, adam port and la force add their own unique touch of genius to this remix package

second solo ep on falkplatz from ed davenport after his groundbreaking verdantin ep from 2010. inland on the a-side is a 10 minute manifest and shows eds talent in creating rough, banging technotracks with a melancholic touch in it. this touch you also can find in >5 rivers< on the b-side. warm chords and shuffling hihats all the way through. pure sweetness. also for this release we found a remixer who delivers the special touch to this ep. force/emerge mutates the original iinto a deep grooving track with roots in bristol dubstep and uk funky and adds even some kind of pop appeal to it. welcome to inland