what more can be said about the legendary space djz that hasn t already been said. kicking off this inaugural release we have the dynamic duo showing us their diversity with a track that nods back to the roots of techno. tripods offers us a deep groove with peak time rhythms. the funk just doesn t stop with this sure fire anthem track. the concrete djz have been making quite a name for themselves over the past few years. their track rising tension gives us the reason why. a tough no nonsense hard techno track that s the perfect combination of funk and heavy beats. a true floor filler. arkus p aka peter schmidt is known worldwide for his monster tracks and untitled is no exception. it s a fantastic combination of speed, bass, and melody. this track is pure destruction! we are proud to have arkus on board to help round out such a diverse first release.

new workidz, finally! hard hitting, unleashing a fierce spin cycle of tough skipping beats, searing bass and a drawn out drop that will pulverise your dancefloor!

stepping up to quartz rec this time is exciting french talent okain.he delivers a mighty ep, with three kick ass techno cuts for your pleasure! title track blackrock marches straight from the off, with snares and hand claps combining to great effect. okains talent for droppingpercussive efx and sounds in his tracks is once again apparent. creating and expanding an atmosphere throughout with his swirling efx, tom toms and flute... he actually takes you in to the rain forest... to the blackrock!ghost city the name fits the track to perfection. the opening drums evoking pictures of a deserted town. those haunting synth stabs, andatmospherics swirling around you. then the vocals appear out of the darkness, with the spooky, trippy synth. nocturnal, driving music....where is monday takes us on a tough, housier journey. delicate toms open the show, and the pace increases as the robust, funk filled bass linedrops in. layer upon layer is woven by okain. brilliant, and cheeky vocal drops, and efx come at us throughout the track, as it keeps up itsintense pace and groove. awesome stuff.this is heavy. handle with care!!

fresh new label from cyclone belgium , start off with some all round tough edged jacking and pounding techno tracks. both sides have deep and bassy flava with long progressive buildup of miminmal sounds. so if you fancy a bit of dancefloor action, you should probably check this out. supported by jamie dill, peaky pounder and many more ...

a welcome return for the mighty peace division on this remix for dogmatik with there signature rolling deep grooves tough beats and hipnotic bassline this is pure class, backed with the original & dub mixes 1 of dogmatik s finest releases to date. dj support: rocky x press 2 / miss jools / chris carrier / luke solomon / dj mehdi / peter dildo / jay tripwire / agnes / ashley beedle to name but a few

croatias biggest techno export teams up with irelands tough techno peddler in this quick paced, cross style, tough techno release which includes the dancefloor wrecking tracks trapav and swear tin. the latter of which was tracklisted during the headline act in i love techno 06. ogi, who has been at the forefront of croatian techno since the mid 90s has dropped two cracking tracks full of dark energy, driving rhythms and pulsating backbeats while o meara, who is quickly becoming irelands premiere tough techno expert has pushed two dirty tracks full of unexpected breaks and driving rhythms.

asd008 sees the return of alex krueger and a welcome one at that! this oneÆs 5 tracks deep (including a digital exclusive) and includes a pair of fine remixes from londoner-in-berlin, mark henning, ôblasted bitchö is tigerskin at his best. the title cut is a feast of sonic trickery, with sounds playing off each other beautifully to create a wide, dense soundscape which, paired with clipped percussion, clever dancefloor arrangement, evil laugh & crude vocal sample this one delivers tough. henning, a man known for his abilities with sound design himself, takes a darker route with his interpretation which, while still driving, is more of a heads down late night affair û riddled with oddball delays and some unnerving vox efx. ôwhat theö takes a turn to the darkside, moody, sharp, reveb laden and pulsing, the track is real heavy business watch out for that unholy belgian hardcore synth riff a la ômentasmö, thereÆs a real æmomentÆ in there. to round off the original cuts. responseö continues seeing tigerskin provide a straighter groove but one which displays some sterling keyboard work and strong break. finally, henning provides another remix of the title track as the digital only addition all too important these days. futuristic deep, tech-house is about as close as a description anyone needs for this superb final piece of an equally superb package.

perc trax is proud to unveil its first new artist of 2009. andre ruello aka material object is originally from australia and has now settled in europe to push his producing as far as it will go. his sound is a dense, grooving brand of techno a world away from the hollow cookie-cutter mnml currently clogging up most of europe. his tracks evolve and morph as waves of effects and synths wash over the listener, all riding upon tough jerking grooves that nod to classic speedy j, luke slater and adam beyer.

our spanish collegues oel polygon have redefined themselves. leo and omar cobble on together as a re-up in musical togetherness. nonchalantly as usual- the two keep on cooking crispy tech-house to the limits and let the heart of the club-gourmets melt away. between venice and barcelona they have peeled especially pretty models out of their sequencer. “inside us” is telling us a lot about the drive of the record and strives with tough techno-vocals the hit pig across the upon you court. once you’ve wrapped out the a1 bon-bon you’ll find yourself greedily diving into the b-side, which- together with “phonobox” and “dos por dos” skilfully completes the box of candies

gobsmacked boss, diarmaid o meara has been making waves in the techno world for the past two years with his eclectic style and energetic approach to producing and mixing. just go is one of almost two dozen releases by diarmaid in 08 across several labels. the release features the break beat & violin engorged just go softly release from his antisocial behaviour album which has received much attention from techno and breakbeat radio stations across europe, a stripped down but pumping remix from the godfather of techno, robert armani and the original tough pumping techno version just go which contains more ups, downs and grittiness than you can shake a stick at.

second release for the april77 record label... our sound is fast and tough. we dig the clash, buzzcocks, the jam and all that mid 70s early punk stuff. the list could go on and on (lenny pops, singer of the red hearts.). the red hearts are a household name in the los angeles indie rock and punk scene. they are lead by lenny pops, who formed the band in 2004 after having played in the brian jonestown massacre. the guys have shared the stage with cult icons such as silver apples, the avengers, as well as playing with many of todays top bands including black lips and lords of altamont.

after the classically inspired, yet devilishly modern tech-house statements on his last e.p for dessous, comes this too-hot-to-trot release from uk young blood burnski. building on the solid, no-nonsense aesthetics of his previous work he presents his unique vision of today‘s club sound. quite the picture of current hybrid trends, between old vs new, ‚draw your sword‘ infuses classic chicago jackin‘ beats with a soaring, building anthemic hook. the track builds insistently with a tough, pushing house flavour yet reminds us not to get too carried with a tense and teasing breakdown structure. smart stuff that‘ll have you reaching for the rafters, in a moment of freshly spun dance music euphoria. ‚sleep‘, on the flip side maintains burnski‘s clear love of the deep, jacking grooves of our american cousins, painting a vivid and bold picture of modern, teched-up soulful house music. an irresistible nu-jazz-house riff slides between the silkily sharp drum accents, building throughout and once again providing the dancefloor with some serious moments of tension and joyous resolve.

ever since carl falk got involved with electronic music due to the rich techno culture of sweden, he turned out to be an unstoppable pool of creativity. tough beats mixed with funky elements and basically any percussion from around the world, the mixture of elements creates firm tracks aimed at the dj and dance floor! all of this comes together in the banging a-side track called late night. on the flip we find the late night remix by no other than spilo label manager cave! he does his tricks, again, which turns his version into a late night prime time techno killer!

the infamous london based space djz return with another top notch techno release - containing 4 tough and energetic tracks of a similar sound, headed up by the dancefloor wrecking force majeure.

this hot new e.p. for dessous introduces two new artists to its roster, in the form of well known and highly respected producer & dj ripperton, who runs the successful perspectiv label, alongside co-owner and recording artist sam k. this mixed and exciting release is headed off by the deeply spaced and simply hypnotic ‚eze‘, a straight collaboration between ripperton and sam k. its bouncing, deep techno pump underpins the track and keeps the pressure constant, while a wonderful phasing synth motif is explored and unfurled as the journey continues. beautiful atmospheric modern dance music! next sam k takes the reigns alone as he introduces the slower, fantastic world of ‚desperate housetrack‘. the title might be a clue to where the melody takes its inspiration, but this tough little groover has more than one surprise up its sleeve, showing off sam‘s love for slow burning, thoroughly explored arrangements. ‚slipstream‘ is ripperton‘s own unique solo voyage through contemporary acid house. its a stripped, low-riding jam that harks back messages from days of old but still had that fresh 21st century sound going on. a great dj tool and indeed a bold statement about the merits of keeping it deep!

supported by: umek, lars sommerfeld, da fresh, oscar, paul hazendonk, terje bakke, blood & tears, ondrej, electric rescue, allez-allez etc… spada who made his debut on maripoza imprint hits back with a bomb. evinrude is the realy strong follow up after the burning arcobaleni track. jitterbug is tough and gets the dancefloor mood with the deep and loopy melody on the point. davis & mays lilllypop edit of jitterbug takes it back to the melodies and fills the night with colours..

after several months of underground pressure the orbital classic kinetic by golden girls (paul & phil hartnoll along with mike hazell) is finally getting a full release. one of the most ecstatic rave stabs ever is at the heart of this record and has now been reworked for 09 dancefloors by floorplay music - the label run by hot brighton production duo prok & fitch. the story began a year ago with prok & fitchs golden shower remix. instead of going down the bootleg or cover route they paid their dues and licensed the original track for their new label floorplay and set about getting some hot names to remix it. top of the pile is atfc who takes the original and gives it a tough house makeover. this man has been responsible for a few classic records of his own over the years so this combination is unstoppable. with the original orbital mix included this is an all time classic tastefully revisited.

a new label determined to make its mark, epoc follow up with a tasty 3 tracker. hypnotic percussion leads into a hypnotic techy groove as the coccoon soundsmith shows the minimal boys how it should be done. tough, classy groover from a label to watch.

beautiful melodies and tough drums - gavin boyce represents west coast deephouse in full effect. full support from the likes of fish go deep, kaskade, nacho marco, dj rork, ross couch, dj heather, nick holder, murray richardson, kirby, inland knights, giom, kelvin k, darren nugent, atnarko, halo, asad rizvi, jay tripwire, luke mckeehan & many more.

tough bouncing underground house from this glasgow duo on dj mes guesthouse imprint. a must have record

der thal is been playing all over germany and hes been trying to build up his own sound and skills. after making a great remix of reynolds track >craft< on trenton 027 he is now giving us 3 great tracks for a full maxi. mentona ep is a bit of a journey into what trenton use to be about at the very beginning with a techno that is very close to the old school detroit vibe… in der thals music there are a lot of melodic sounds and tough tight beats to keep us on the ground. >mentona< and >maszo< are floating on air with strings and synth lines when >puston< reminds us more of some >tejada< grooves! a great ep anyway from der thal who is definitely on the way to become one of these great young gifted producers that care about music mainly.

ruede hagelsteins the modest theme has proven to be one of souvenirs most provocative releases so far. released in the summer, the tracks dramatic horn hook is so epic it belongs in a science fiction film and as a piece of forward thinking techno, it ranks among one of souvenirs best. now the track is back with a remix from souvenir spearheads tiefschwarz alongside a new track from berlin based ruede. semikolon is another dark and dubby deep tech-housy outing for ruede that begins with a dramatic spoken word by naneci and ominous organ stabs. as the track progresses it takes on a chicago house vibe re-imagined at 10am in the panorama bar. an urgent bell begins to ring through the track raising the tension as the vocal intones a surreal chant before giving way to huge synth stabs that lead the track into a slow motion emotional explosion. just when things can get any more hectic the crescendo sinks to silence compressing the energy before the beats emerge back in their earlier deep house guise. ali and bast schwarz take their turn at remixing the modest theme fresh from their incendiary remix of emad kamandians kamanche for souvenir 012. the signature dramatic horn riff remains albeit injected with new percussion lending the track a tough tech house appeal that places it within the context of 2008s underground house sound. both tracks are another addition to souvenirs impressive collection of music aimed at the head just as much as they are at the heart and feet.

ultraphhat 4 track ep with tough hardtechno

the first in a series on theory that will feature tracks from new, established or promising artists that have been the highlight of ben sims sets for the past year and before, as the label has been on hold, these tough but intelligent dancefloor winners have been only been dropped by the artists themselves and a select few circuit djs, its now time for them to go public. watch out for part 2

dennis ferrers the world as i see it album is still being listened to and its tracks are still being played, hence the remixes are gonna keep on comin… one of the most memorable tunes from the album, run free, is seeing remixes by 2 very distinct and quality remixers oddly found at opposite ends of the earth. uks sean mccabe debuts his talent for king street after having had past remixes and productions released on soulfuric deep, fluential, device, soundmen on wax, tony records and more. his chunky beat-filled interpretation of this single has a tough enough bass drum and nice enough funky key jabs as to keep the great energy flowing but not overpower the song. japanese-nyc transplant producer tomo experience grooves and soothes the eardrum. his easy kicks and lightly bouncing bassline puts a nice spin on this tune, all the while kt brooks (r.i.p.) fervent vocal laying atop the 2 re-product ions. check out these cool remixes for great measure and greater flow.

tough bigroom electrohouse business!!

re-jigging the classic andy weatherall production, smoke belch sabres 2 paradise re-crafts the 1993 anthem into a tough tech house groove more suited for the modern dancefloor. demand for this bootleg has been growing since last december when a handful of copies were passed out to key tastemaker djs

nick fiorucci must rate as one of canadas most important producers of the past 20 years, and remarkably fresh, he delivers the hottest tracks coming from his native land. the a side has shades of dadmau5 along with a tough hatiras remix. fiorucci takes production details himself on the flip and goes on a pumped up jean michael jarre space voyage, slammin.

limited edition - clear vinyl 300 copies - amplified people is a personal story vision of pop with electronic music proposals. not dj nor clubber, frederic verdier didn’t live if the first free parties experiences nor dancefloor revelations, he’s only under vinyls and cds effect. his meeting with krikor and the netlabel valiza tools gives him a chance to appear on the collector cd >musique jetable< and then to release its first ep “tough guys don’t dance” in 2004. one year later he meets up the label od records which produces its second ep >ford capri< in rather minimal-house mood. on this same label, house of dick voodoo, ascii disco, heko, and mondwest, amplified people is now more influenced by club and mental. he releases its third ep >cannon jack<, masterised by laurent ho

jona bechtolt makes his way over to dfa for three tracks, all of which find him tailoring his endearing electronic pop squiggles into a far more serious sounding james murphy-friendly setup, complete with robust live kit sounds, disco drum patterns and tough no-wave basslines. both ‘summer song’ and ‘i’m in love with a ripper’ sound like perfect dfa fodder, with their slouchy rhythms and slick organic styling

stop press- wolfgang gartner has officially stepped up to the big league and this is the record that will put him there. joining the ranks of prydz & deadmau5 his tough electro workouts have been destroying floors, and this one is all about the b-side. if wes craven made electro, this is how it would sound- be afraid children, be very afraid

sounding like dj gregorys marching band heading through the back alleys of brazils favelas, >township funk< is the master work of one south african, mujava - real name elvis maswanganyi, a twenty something hailing from a pretorian township called attredgeville. dj mujavas formula on >township funk< is simple. its tough, dark, african dance music from the industrial city of pretoria. its perhaps the most infectious dance record youll hear this year, echoing the early warp sound of lfo or the forgemasters in an uncanny way, almost 20 years on, across continents. early props have come from erol alkan, hot chips joe goddard, sinden, diplo, modeselektor and trevor jackson

famous for their releases at moon harbour recordings, luna city express presents a really tough techhouse-release. a classic feeling combined with modern sample arts and scruffy piano riffs. the only question is: dancing on clouds? yes, take this

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

rare & classic old school electro !! a.p. was a founding member of nwa and producer of jj fad s classic >supersonic<, this anthology, a collection of a.p. s groundbreaking electro-rap work was recorded between 1984 and 1989, not only compels the listener through sound, but through prose. gatefold vinyl

nice price deal !!! this release is already receiving major support both live and on the air from artists like: dave clarke, crystal method, meat katie, dean decosta (bpm), alex gopher, chris santiago and antoine clamaran!! angel alanis is about to release his long anticipated full length >inside out< and the very first single is a song called majik. the package is kicked off with the two versions by alanis and trash menageries own local hero but also includes 3 more mixes including the old school mix and the incredible remix turned in by the uber hot greenskeepers. the a side which includes the angel alanis & local hero re-dub and angel alanis & local hero bastards remix uses distorted synth action and tough beats leading to a full on electro house explosion and is destined to destroy dance floors world wide no matter which mix you choose. flip it over to the b side and youll come across a beautifully deep house offering from the mighty greenskeepers. they ve created a laid back excursion utilizing their trademark sound and vibe to bring the majik in a completely different way. rounding out the package is the old school mix which just as the name suggests hits you with the old school house vibe while keeping to current production techniques and above all quality. this package has something for every dj and every crowd. you really can t go wrong with this so check it out cause you know you want this!

hot on the heels of the fantastic guy j ‘geko’ bedrock keep up the pressure with a storming release from techno maestro christian smith. this techno tinged 2 tracker, will delight both house and techno heads alike as christian brings his trademark sound of days gone by, back up to date with fantastic results. with its beautiful pads rising over a hypnotic bassline and chunky percussion, ‘flyer talk’ is a driving melodic builder guaranteed to have the floor on fire. on the flipside we have ‘friendly skies’ which takes on a similar vibe with more of a hook. the big funky bassline is going to make it tough to choose between which one to play! – my advice: play them both!

the new deetron single, with part 1 featuring marcel dettmann on remix duties, >lets get over it< is a gloriously soulful techno masterpiece. deetrons early detroit and chicago influences are evident in the music. tough and groovy with some warped synth action, that weaves its way around the lush, warm vocals of justin. not only do you have the great original, but music man have produced an embarrassment of riches for you, with three huge remixes. first up is berghain resident marcel dettmann. known for his outstanding and original productions on osgut ton and his own label mdr. he produces something fresh yet surprisingly old skool in sound. this mix has already been licensed by dettmann for his latest compilation

nyc based techno artist gregory shiff, known for his work on such diverse labels as persona, lofi-stereo, and bedrock, introduces his new label the vacationist with this 3-tracker burner, full of color and shifting energy. the first of four interwoven eps, each revealing a small part of the story that inspired this music. limited rerelease

sexy and tough product, ranges from techhouse to techno... incl dachshund remix!!

freaky tim on the disco tip!!! limited clone release for the italo/disco freaks. beautiful artwork by the man himself.

essential tech-house interpretation of the jazz standard! tip ! at the core of >take five< is a warm, fluttering piano loop that wouldnt sound out of place on a nina simone record. around these rich, faintly jazzy chords, jona builds a thrillingly direct, percussive track which nods to the passion and polish of classic 90s house music. a shuffling snare pattern and a tough, buoyant kickdrum combine with the keys to give the dancefloor a workout it wont forget. this is smart, optimistic stuff from jona, a ready-made soundtrack for hands in the air at late summers parties. >sunset< is a darker but no less seductive affair. its skeleton is a supple, minimalist groove, undercut with a raw, rangy bassline, and topped by tight snares and a steady, sibilant rush of hi-hats.

conan returns with his typically tough but clubby grooves. massive support from the people who matter

der erste teil der >dont share needles< serie bringt uns jahcoozi im aaron hedges mix, nima & beeston sowie mano le tough näher. von housig, zu minimal zu technoid. feine abwechslungsreiche angelegenheit

the e.p showcases some new sides to james sound and has won widespread support and praise. the title track call & response is a shuffly groover which is impeccably produced and arranged. it will be sure to get the floor grooving and has picked up nothing but positive responses from all who have heard it so far. the second track the trinity is james personal favourite of the moment. it goes tough – very tough – and as the slammin groove builds to the point of explosion, it defuses and rebuilds with controlled power. this is an absolute dancefloor bomb...

no matter what, an artistic work most likely results in the amalgamation of a whole bunch of different parameters such as what, where and how a creator may live at a specific period of his/her life... this being for much on the undeniable dimension taken by music on our existences and of course jays one... a man who, in addition to his numerous bookings, does currently like 24/7-ing production wise with this 3 tracker obviously conceived in the very depth of the nite...rubber face sounds as of those unlikely early morning deep bleeping dives into some wakin up city life. whereas deepen your mind seems like a never ending abstract frenetic journey to the heart of synthetized phonk melted with a drop of acid house inherited fx...dancers vibes€,¯bring us into the deep territory with some hammond style keys and tough brooklyn beats.

bombstrikes delivers the goods yet again! with the heavy hitting consistency the label is now renowned for, aussie wonder kid nick thayer makes a welcome return for the 12th release in the series. fresh from a string of hugely successful releases and remixes this aa sided ep showcases nicks dancefloor pedigree to the fullest. first up on the a side is the absolute banger get up. re engineering a well known hip hop riff with tough beats and analogue bass this has been leaving a trail of devastation each time it gets an airing, straight to the point and taking no prisoners, this track is huge! over on the flip thizz shake pushes forward the forward thinking and unique element of nicks sound. an electrofied disco beats work out of the highest order, it builds around the catchiest of hooks to create an ass shaking dancefloor monster.

conan returns with his typically tough but clubby grooves. massive support from the people who matter

adam marshall comes here with a late-night igniter with a tough house groove, and two jamming remixes from todd sines and scott monteith aka deadbeat