dirt crews 100th release falls on this years deep love compilation. set to drop across a double vinyl , with 11 all exclusive original tracks from new and old favourites including dam swindle, nachtbraker, the revenge and felix leifur. take a sonic trip across deep and straight up house, infused with jazz, disco and funk. this diverse and plentiful outing includes work outs for your dance floor alongside intergalactic analogue synth laden voyages, originating from artists we have uncovered from japan to iceland and many places in between. a truly great way to celebrate our 100th release.

few would challenge the claim that the 1960s and 70s have been the most fertile two decades in the history of popular music ever - a period which, regardless of genre, laid the foundations for everything that has followed. what is more, this period was so fertile that the speed with which tastes changed left a colossal amount of incredible music to gather dust - perhaps most famously a profusion of funk, soul and jazz. it was a musical legacy that lay mouldering until the rise of sampling in late 80s hip-hop precipitated a mad scramble for lost crates and suddenly, the music that became known as rare groove - for obvious reasons (it was rare and very groovy) - experienced a phoenix-like rebirth. a quarter of a century on and a million funk, soul, jazz-funk and rare groove compilations, re-presses and re-releases later, you d think that cupboard was bare and yet, even now, there are gems to be found. pt is re-releasing the rarest of cuts that often were originally only limited runs or private pressings and new compilation down & wired is just such a collection. always soulful, this features everything from mod groovers and northern stompers, to funky bumps and latin heaters. yet while the quality of all cuts is immediately apparent, only one of the eleven has ever been previously been compiled because when pt do rare, they dont mess around. in fact, if these tracks were steaks they d still be walking around eating grass.

the t-rex is loose! roars can be heard from the house of uktura. ukt apa and ascon bates are collaborating and present ukt003. three tracks, all of them functioning techno, take you on a trip into the past. the elder” rousingly leads you through the prehistoric landscape and makes you curious for more. ton” advances progressively, like escaping the t-rex which gives up the chase in the last second. isn’t that just pure thrill! fog and mist” is reminiscent of a prehistoric dawn, smooth sound with rough touches. there are many ways to interpret it, but one thing is clear. all of it is techno!

classic hip hop album, re-issue on 180gr

2016 repress
for this inaugural release the french label bfdm introduces two young promising producers aka the pilotwings. agorespace is an excursion, a trip where dark and killer drums meet with some soft melodies and primitive percussion. trance beats is a wonky house track made up of hip-hop/jungle breaks and synthetic animal sounds, a powerful combination of tribal rhythm and creepy synths. on the same side comes cavernes magiques, a modern electronic tune where raw 707 jams gives way to trippy dance pads, 90s influences. on the other side a strong techno track contrasted with bright synths called cours-la-ville, a dark and long exploration.

a timely reissue of one of blueprint s greatest releases
full colour label sleeve to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this classic techno label !
continuing blueprint’s 20th anniversary, which has already seen the release of the ‘structures and solutions’ compilation featuring 17 exclusive tracks from an excess of talent including regis, planetary assault systems, truss, tessela, lakker, steve bicknell, randomer and more, brand new eps by surgeon, oliver ho and o/v/r, plus the re-release of oliver ho’s 1999 ep ‘awakening the sentient’, blueprint take another trip back in time to 2002’s ‘conspiracy ep’ by label boss, james ruskin. this new release not only features the 3 original tracks re-mastered, but also includes the remake of ‘take control’ by surgeon taken from bpltd001, the first release on blueprint’s limited sub-label…

avesom (name inspired by the dog of justin bennett, the sound technician that mixed the album) are creations produced during long reharsals sessions that have taken place mostly during sunsets and late nights. there torakiki inmersed themselves in a trip where the music achievable with their own finger was tested, rejecting in advance any programming. the overall sound of the album follow the path of the previous ep, halfway between the new wave and ambient. the band aims references from aphex twin, liars, jamie xx and on the other side, classical sounds from the italian song. in the album participate the voice of ilaria ippolito (# #pap ) and of gulia olivari (o.a.u.). the video of luxard was shot by giovanni aloi in a park in hong kong.
torakiki filled the pieces of avesom with a strong dynamic identity, combining the creative impulses of the three minds and their respective backgrounds. this is a process that questions the logic through a frenetic impulse that provokes constant changes, even though the final result are attainable and catchy songs.

dj shadow, widely acknowledged as a crucial figure in the development of experimental, instrumental hip-hop, will return with the mountain will fall worldwide on june 24 via mass appeal records, his first full length release since 2011. the 12-track album finds dj shadow exploring new realms in addition to the deep samples and kinetic soundscapes that helped to launch his career 20 years ago. on the mountain will fall hes shifted further toward original composition, a vast experimentation of beats and textures, synthesizers and live instruments including horns and woodwinds. the album features run the jewels, nils frahm, matthew halsall, ernie fresh and more.
the double vinyl release comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

for the ninth installment kashawar lands on o300f with a three-track ep delivering an hypnotic trip on a liquid beat carpet in his unique style. vinyl only!for the ninth installment kashawar lands on o300f with a three-track ep delivering an hypnotic trip on a liquid beat carpet in his unique style. vinyl only!

5 track acid house ep good for nightclubs. vocal and dub/instrumental mixes along with an acapella. out on chicagos house nation trax

a compelling musical trip of drifting repetition in rhythm and melody. the album was recorded entirely in his studio in the wedding district of berlin, on the shore of the panke river, his new favourite part of a city.

berlin-based obstacle records returns for its second release with another ep that draws on uk garage heritage while offering its own fresh take via a trio of newer names to watch out for.the ep’s original track comes from lesus - a hitherto unknown name that splices its stripped down ghost-esque rhythmic backbone with an uneasy chiming melody. the a2’s remix from obi - another name to keep track of - retains the pace & 2step stylings of the original while combining it with a chicago house sensibility.on the b side we find two alternate versions from the mysterious prince of ethiopia. the 808 version mutates the track into a old school hip hop instrumental, with the aforementioned 808 sounds to the fore, replete with vocal sampels, record scratches and ray guns. the mt40 version takes those elements, loses the snarling bassline, and pins it all to a broken beat rhythm, once again underlining obstacle’s reverence for uk dance music culture & its desire to push it into surprising new territory.

in the follow up to their recent 10 year celebrations - aus music present another landmark signing for the label as they triumphantly welcome long term friend paul woolford into the fold. few artists can boast of a catalogue as consistent and as evolutionary as woolford and his latest offering for aus - as ever - lands right on the mark in delivering a beguiling trip split over two sides of vinyl. ‘heaven & earth’ is a rich and elongated house record that contrasts bright orchestral melodies with thick, tearing bass tones. together - these two primary elements create a fervent sense of tension that no doubt will soundtrack countless memorable dance floor moments over the festival period.

in a world without hope, a world with no appetite for sonic adventures, there s only one man who can save us all. he is... the sample jesus! from behind the enchanted pyramids of egypt comes a man that has nothing to prove but a lot to give. taught by a legendary pharaoh, he has lived the life of an eremite for decades. exhausted after years of asceticism there was only one goal on his mind: to blow all the misery out of our heads. on the constant search for the perfect sample he listened to the finest mongolian folk to experimental tuvan throat singings. it was only recently that he was returning from his self-imposed exile to come up with a record that hits deep in everybody s soul. hallelujah, house-heads and hip-hop-kids, be prepared. listen to the word of the sample jesus!

nice price deal !!! eclier (siberia) proudly represents the new cold wave from the east: electro break, robotic vocals and spacey pop synths: all together this siberian chemistry is a hot hymn to the dancefloor. after the release in july of >the hole< ep (ref. mako004), supported by mr oizo, das glow, mixhell, zombie nation, autodidakt, etc., eclier is coming back in october for his new « the future is now » ep. with new bombs for the dancefloor, on the productive label boxon records. if ecliers first album took you on an amazing trip, this new project with more rhythm will take you directly to exploding parties. girls, the word is dancing. after a few remixes for some artists of the label boxon records and an ep on proxys label, we were right to expect a true hurricane. no options left, its gonna come. with intros very much turned to an atmosphere close to b.o. s.f. and a new wave touch, nikita, who comes from the great siberian cold, adds an electro touch to choruses that just make the ice melt. a perfect example to be found on >rockfall<, heritage of digitalism. the saturated melodies are bloody efficient and the beats powerful. away from a lament or a lullaby, eclier earned his stripes, and took vitamins. we definitely find this craving energy on >spider< that ends this three-track record. eclier has everything of big man now: tom deluxxs enthusiasm and the combined new wave touch of the cut copy. he gets closer to proxys ingenuousness. >the future is now< (text by céline fula, october 2010 – traduced by cécile guidon)

folamour is the co-founder of moonrise hill material, lready released on fauxpas musik, d.ko records, luv dancin records. have been pushing sunny, soulful and housy wax and cds for few years now, all around france and else. equally influenced by french 90’s house, soul, gospel and hip-hop, folamours first release on noire & blanche sits in this great line of records you like to play at home or in the club.

the lionoil pride return from a heady trip to the most liminal reaches of human comprehension and have brought back something special from their travels. they welcome peckhams finest, fyi chris - the janus of jam, the hydra of hip and the two newest members of the east coast caledonian cosmic cohort! with them they bring the lionoil ep - a dirge of disco dragon chasers and hermetic house hangovers. no dipping the toes gently into this one, dive deep and fully submerge...

played by gilles peterson on bbc
* i just do what comes , i don’t limit myself when i’m in front of the mpc, just put the power on and fiddle shit with it.*
the words of lyon based artist and new robsoul jazz signing lb aka labat, a producer on the rise and a young man who’s already caught the ear of mcde. with a devotion to jazz and hip-hop it s no surprise that both genres heavily influence his own work, but house music? well, that’s more a means to an end. “first and foremost i love to dj. i’ve discovered how much i love that feeling of sharing my music and whats the point of a live show if it doesn’t make your hips shake? thats why i produce house music.”2014 was the breakthrough year, when his track ‘more kindyness’ was included on the ‘le sampler des copains’ vinyl release on face records. since then his soulful, groove-heavy productions have impressed and lead to the current 2016 pinnacle of ‘disques solaires’, his debut album release on groovedge records. a new chapter now opens with his debut robsoul release. an impressive five track selection that sashays through styles and sound to present a perfect picture of lb aka labat. house, soul and hip-hop feed our soundtrack, powered by a sublime sample selection. swing ghetto vol.1 … enjoy!

1 lp gatefold, 180g vinyl, beautiful art by anders rokkum. second album from these hidden hands (tommy four seven & alain paul a.k.a shards)

past releases - crosstown rebels, one records, leftroom limited and ffrr party affiliations - circoloco, flying circus, luciano & friends into you aka achille soardi, the italian producer and artist, born in the beloved lake garda region, connects with the dancefloor through his undeniable and fresh talents. as a young artist achille grew up on punk rock and hip hop from the us but soon found his love for techno, a genre which he would later dj at parties across france and italy, alongside ltz sound system amongst various other crews

downfall theory embarks on a new chapter as it hosts a full release from a producer other than its owner, sanys. myztical isn’t exactly a newcomer though, and the ukrainian producer has already two releases to his credit on nicz records. given the title of his debut on downfall theory, it is no surprise to learn that myztical is using it as a means to question reality. inspired by the science fiction writer philip k dick and decades of electronic music, he certainly succeeds on venturing into uncharted territories on the title track. muffled, repetitive vocal samples, an atonal rhythm and relentless, slightly distorted kicks show that quite often, simplicity is the most potent ingredient. on “faith of our fathers”, myztical disappears farther down the wormhole. splintered rhythms, deranged howls and a deranged filter push his vision for broken beat techno into the abyss. “substance d” sees the ukrainian hotshot return to a more linear approach, pounding kicks underpin ghostly shrieks before a breakdown sees the track descend into grimy, woody mcbride-style acid. the accompanying vocal sample, the embodiment of a bad trip, only serves to accentuate the track’s darkly hallucinogenic qualities. finally, there’s “shifted realities” - it revisits the jagged filters of “faith of our fathers”, but does so against the backdrop of a pounding industrial kick and a grungy, low-slung rhythm.

nice price deal !!! exploring the deepest reaches of techno, trance, electro and dubstep, pattern j launches his juggernaut kickdrum fuelled trip into the unknown blasting through previously untouched sound scapes, resulting in a corrosive mix of acidic breaks, sky scorching synths and chemically braided basslines. double 12 inch vinyl album.

pussy mothers is the behaviour of a cross-continental two piece from scotland and down under: formed by waving not drowning. chasing percussions, vocal athletics and hand claps concocted into a platter of disco junk funk and early hip hop rhythms, the number 1 ep took shape in glasgow s tenement flats and came to life through a spaced-out echo party held at green door studios.

nice price deal !!! >dead lazers< is the second single to be taken from kap bambinos forthcoming third album >blacklist<. it is another slice of deranged noise pop from the bordeaux duo caroline martial and orion bouvier - all maddening melodies and propulsive head-nod rhythms. the release sees the original album version of the track complimented with a phenomenal remix package including french hip hop crew and former dmc technics world team champions birdy nam nam and kaps very own orion toying with his own production mastery to deliver a digital orchestra version of >dead lazers< under the name >warsaw orchestra<. there is also a brilliant bouncy trip remix by candie hank aka the genius german artist formerly puppetmastaz patric catani, and lastly up and coming producer/ remixer maton are all on hand to provide a succulent re-working of the single.

nice price deal !!! sean paul and the pussy cat dolls on a house trip!!

nice price deal !!! supported by yuksek, boombass, designer drugs, stereoheroes, sinden, jess & crabe, sayem, guido, minitel rose, candy clash, malente, la violette... born in 2006, man&man started organizing parties in paris paris and triptyque, inviting various artists such as yuksek, naïve new beaters, klub des loosers or plasticines. little by little, alexandre, nelson and luc became djs, and played in many clubs in france, while becoming resident djs in the defunct but still beloved flèche d or. they re going to release their first ep les grandes vacances. they self describe their influences as coming from heavy metal to hip hop, from italo disco to early 80s punk rock, which boils down to an innovative organic kind of pop, with a slight touch of feminity siobahn wilson (mymajorcompany) added backing vocals on les grandes vacances. theyre now playing as djs, but have developped a brand new live show, with real instruments, microphones, and animals, caught in the jungle with bare hands. nelson, alexandre and luc are also still assisting guido in panic rooms programmation, with their comme a la maison parties, and gave their name to a cocktail there!

nice price deal !!! old schoolish electro hip hop/crossover tracks!!

nice price deal !!! nice price deal !!! killer french hip hop, with the usual edbanger twist that makes it a potential worldwide hit

to say curren$y and alchemist stay in the lab would be an understatement. with spitta already dropping six projects this year, and alchemist steadily lacing the best on the mic with his trademark production, they stand alone as two of the most consistent in hip hop. following their highly acclaimed 2011 project covert coup, the two return to team up once again for their latest collaboration, the carrollton heist. boasting a complete 12 tracks, curren$y effortlessly floats over alchemist’s plush production to take you on a lavish lyrical journey, featuring guest appearances from action bronson, lil wayne, and styles p.

nice price deal !!! coller moderner hip hop

nice price deal !!! double vinyl with 6 mixes for >i ll always be around< by c + c music factory, released in 1995. first 4 mixes stay in hiphop / r&b territory, while the last 2 aim at the house floors.

next up on exit strategy is our italian friends collective human machine who delivered three mesmerizing tracks, each one a standalone deep and hypnotic trip. all together, the upcoming -the mule ep- is another proper club-shaped must-have record.... played by sven väth

supernova takes the pace right on light up : tweaked pads and a tripping bass with an irresistible, effortless pause and re-start. tingog by basti grub shuffling a tribal vibe enhanced with fine atmospherics and piano melodies. bimas presents breakstone : an high quality deep-tech track influenced by ambient-house with ambiguous rhythmical and sweet voices. flair by malatoid offers listeners an hypnotic trip between an actual tech-house and 90s house sonorities.

nice price deal !!! magic pop hotel invites you on a luminous voyage through the vegetal dreamscape of >flowers<, the first single from the album. floating somewhere between pop and trip-hop, magic pop hotel reaches through mysterious atmospheres and creeping climates, spinning with freedom. on this record, the poetic universe of magic pop hotel is explored by the artists the micronauts, junesex, and betsyapolis. each remix takes hold of the nebulous center of the song and extends it in a different direction. with the micronauts remix, christophe monier pours his neo-80s space disco honey all over the dance floor. an intoxicating sound serum that will have bees swarming to the club for eternal youth. the junesex remix draws on the trip hop inspiration of magic pop hotel to grow heavy dub blossoms through the cracks in the concrete. the vibrations dig deep into the most fertile emotions. the betsyapolis remix plucks a sweet, ripe fruit and spins it fresh and juicy, playing with the airy pop goodness of >flowers<

eliptic is nothing but... passion. the first release of bucharest s based label, comes with two great pieces. on a side, julian s track is pure madness, with a groovy bass-line, subtle percussion and crazy effects, just perfect for a good dance. on side b, fengda s track is a trip from the beginning to the end, with a mysterious atmosphere, growing an intense journey for a taste of freedom. two different musical perspectives that completes each other in a 12 vinyl, that you can t miss.

nice price deal !!! electro techno new label from france... in the vibe of boyznoise: the midnighter comes here with his anthem and some electro techno hip hop weird banger!

nice price deal !!! the famous french band wat is back on absolut freak records with a 7 tracks ep! from rock (but myself / we are enfant terrible remix) to hip-hop (international autoradio feat. cs rucker) or trashy electro (autoradio / aylak remix), heres another successful demonstration of their skills! the amazing artwork is still made by the zonders.

nice price deal !!! for this new absolut freak release, the great revelation racontage meets the californian hip-hop band the 87 stick up kids for a fantastic crossover. the french duo brings its awesome technical skills with a massive break/electro sound on the west coast flow of the kids.
supported by lady b, disco trash music, da traxer, tom deluxx, boxon records …

nice price deal !!! erste von 3 eps auf coloriertem vinyl der kalifornischen formation elan, die modeselektor für ihre >modeselektion vol.1< entdeckten. jede ep beinhaltet 4 tracks plus 2 remixversionen und ist limitiert auf 555 stück. hip hop-electronica deluxe mit mixes von byetone (raster-norton) im minimal-techno-style und lazer sword (innovative/stones throw) mit einem uptempo-mix zwischen uk funky, hiphop & house.

joy orbison and herron. three deadly rounds of tense, urgent, atmospheric, body-rocking techno — and something more like hip-hop. tersely sexual, detailed but scuffed, fierce. that’s young herron on the front, with his mum.

first part of cygnus remixes is here. that big track produced by coyu and sezer uysal will have a second life with big revisits.
the first remix is signed by one of the biggest legends of the electronic scene: the mighty john digweed, together with his studio partner nick muir, did a proggy-tech trip with tons of epic vibes.
gabriel ananda has turned the original into a more electronic, sophisticated and special track.
last but not least, coyu did a dub edit from his original cut, focusing the leadership of the track in the bassline instead of the melodies. great names for an amazing package!

lneg006 is a tape, featuring rawmance’s dj set recorded at villa arconati (milano) during terraforma festival, 13th june, 2015. 45 minutes per side, part 1 and part 2. chill to hallucinogenic ambient electronics, have a nice trip.

absolutely classic, banging ghetto houz heat from the legendary dance mania camp outta chicago. dj slugo and dj clent supply us with a handful of chopped up r&b and hip hop sampling footwork/house bangers. already highly sought after due to a certain la dj dropping the pac sampling -hail mary- on his boiler room set, this ep can change hands for up to £100 used! reissued and remastered here for the first time you can now get your hands on this heavyweight 6 tracker for the price of a normal 12- single - sho nuff! if you know about this style of music then you know what to expect! raw, super charged house and footwork stylings for the heads! reissued in conjunction with dance mania, chicago il. 100% legit!

the third release from new imprint dama dama, is another offering from label co-founder pedestrian, following the label’s well-received debut ep - ‘circadian rhythms’ . ‘pick your shots clean’ is a track inspired by this spring’s european dama dama label launch tour, which saw founding members pedestrian & maribou state take to the road, curating bespoke parties with back to back all night dj sets. as ever, the music itself is hard to categorise, but we would say that it sits somewhere between a rugged 90’s chemical brothers track and a 70’s arabian psych-rock record. the flipside - ‘airs & graces’ - serves as a counter-balance (a kind of yang to the ying of the a-side), that picks up where circadian rhythms left off, taking the listener off on a melodic 5-minute trip. currently gearing up to release a new signing in the dama dama camp, the team also have their sights set on the curation of festival stages, more intriguing night endeavors and a new mixtape series, all set for delivery over the coming months. pedestrian now with his sights firmly set on writing his debut lp, will be found at a number of festivals over the summer.

oona dahl joined us at all day i dream last year both as a dj and recording artists. her first release high eyes was featured on our summer sampler and floated onto the dance floor and into the consciousness of dj s around the world. oona studied sound design in the usa before moving to berlin over the summer of 2015 to continue honing and crafting her sound. her first full ep for adid features deep dreamscapes and innovative arrangements underpinned by solid grooves that capture emotive, twisted melodic expressions. she and her music are a trip to the depths.

featuring frank and dank, phat kat and kareem --- the first on the beat generation release schedule is jay dee who inspired the above panegyric. he is one of the more prominent members of the beat generation. detroit’s don of the beats is widely regarded as one of the most important men in hip -hop alongside pete rock and dj premier. jay dee has prepared for us a feast of beats and pieces. his credentials read like a who s who of hip hop and r&b. jay dee’s slum village project has the dubious honour of being the most bootlegged in history. the recent album, fantastic vol. 2 has received superlative reviews. jay dee produced common’s like water for chocolate (lp) - a landmark album featuring d’angelo, dj premier, rahzel, george clinton and bobby caldwell. the ummah, jay dee along with q - tip and ali shaheed, produced tribe called quest’s last two albums beats, rhymes and life and the love movement. jay dee is the executive producer on the new erykah badu lp. he has recently produced tracks for the new de la soul lp, guru’s jazzmatazz 3, busta rhymes and the forthcoming jay z lp. jay dee was also the driving force behind the pharcyde and virtually the whole q-tip lp. welcome to detroit will feature a blend of jay dee’s unique hip hop and r&b productions, as well as left field twisted instrumentals and jam sessions. a perfect fusion for this phenomenon who is a dj, musician, jazz enthusiast and the hardest working hip - hop producer in the world today.

sheffield s finest, tommy vicari jnr joins the cult. presenting us 3 choice cuts each with their own distinct flavour. forty days provides the groove. three too many is the stomper. night of a thousand saturations’ a rhythmic trip. 22 minutes of musical wizardry!

a slice of international oddball rap from la baleine 3000, a group composed of belgian producer lawrence le doux, french dj afrojaws, and japanese mc illreme. the ep features seven cuts of soft, dreamy beats, vinyl fuzz, and delicate verses that speak to hip-hop’s universal appeal and ability to transcend boundaries. as illreme puts it on the nap , “the story is always over on the way. when does this story end?”
sleeve created on an analog typewriter in the vlek workshop by dimitri runkkari. hand-carved vinyl art by jeff ablezot.

peter michael hamel emerged from the 70s krautrock scene dreaming of “the blue flower growing between the milestones on the road to a future world-music”. a truly visionary artist who worked and studied with john cage, morton feldman and terry riley, his 1980 colours of time lp - an epic, sprawling, 22-minute saga - was hailed by the guardian’s rob fitzpatrick as “an absolute masterpiece of skull-bursting, synth-led ambient minimalism”. thirty six years on, astral industries reinterpret hamel s original vision with remixes from two contemporary heavyweights - wolfgang voigt and rod modell (aka deepchord). each expansive interpretation invites you to step outside of reality and into an alternative imagination of hamel s future world, spiralling into the colours and slowly out of time itself. original artwork by theo ellsworth and a massive thanks to peter michael hamel & eckart rahn.