sound carrier volume 8it’s back to the cosmos with the latest instalment in chris carrier’s always-on-point series, sound carrier. the label is a home for the prolific paris artist’s techno stylings, and no.8 in the series focuses on a galactical fight theme – taking us from terra firma up into the skies and beyond. the first track, ‘alien blaster pistol’, couldn’t be more self-explanatory. mysterious keys parade over an ominous bassline while the beats keep things moving neatly. gentle chimes and bleeps are added, initiating a dialogue between the various high frequencies located in the top end. next up is ‘mahem (magneto hydrodynamic explosive munition)’, which steps into familiar sound carrier territory, that is… slightly unhinged. rolling along at a steady pace, the tune is rough, yet light with shimmering effects and charming wobbly chunks of bass. on side b chris gets gnarly on us with ‘earth invasion’. it’s the beginning of the end, so of course the music has to match that frightening prospect. gruff beats and stomping bass collide with cymbals, crunchy snares and mutant acid licks to create a beast. finally, ‘haumea brigade’ takes us into the twilight zone again, whirring fx float above hard-hitting beats and a mean b-line. eerie pads help to maintain a chilling tone throughout. deadly, the soundtrack to the end of days here on earth... prepare to evacuate!

rustling pillows, irate flamingos, drums thumped feverishly in basements. tweaked cassettes, noisy buses, restless hands tapping dashboard rhythms in thick dusk traffic. found sound, musique concre&#768,,te, stuttering drum loops forged in twilight boredom — hyperedited into ruminative dance collages. pillow by mischa lively (ne&#769,,e barton, blake): 4 songs, 25 minutes, a hybrid of exertion and uplift. pillow marks both the nashville native’s debut for racecar and the denouement of an evolution. once rigidly stuck to notions of how rhythm should be utilized — barton is a trained percussionist — the producer eventually realized the potential in limiting himself to a minimalist diet of new and archived drum loops from which to build songs. studying myriad treatment techniques, barton then executed a vision unmoored to binary ideas about “live” versus “electronic,” blurring lines as he composed with an ear for idm, dub, techno, and ambient music. hence pillow: a vast assemblage of rhythm and sound performed to mirror the spirit of dance records. indeed, the 12” is as ripe for warehouse parties as meditative nights alone, headphones affixed, candles lit, marveling at the mysteries humans conjure with physical limbs. “rhythm is instinctual to me,” barton remarks when asked about his preference for recording analogue patterns versus beats sourced from 1s and 0s. “and i dislike sitting nearly as much as working from computers.” movement, then, is a virtue to barton, and in mischa lively he’s found a taut, elegant, propulsive vehicle in which to explore it.

after his turn in conga radio, roberto makes his debut on good timin with four-tracks of classy bangers. leading the charge is the shuffling -junk rudder,- a piece of flanged out club gear that has the grace and grit to take any party to -that next level.- meanwhile, -atomic- is a not-quite peak-hour stomper, while -oceanic- is the sound of goa trance if the drug of choice was high-end coconut water. finally, -twilight- sounds like something bruce hornsby might cook up if he got arrested and could only talk to his lawyer through a broken moog.

based in his hometown of chicago, sought after dj, producer and remixer dj iz has been a staple of the worldwide house music scene for well over two decades spinning regularly at prestigious clubs such as rex in paris, fabric in london and sub club in glasgow to name a few over his illustrious career. dj iz now makes his fatsouls records debut with heavy new remixes of the track mind the gap—originally released on the highly acclaimed and well charted treasures of twilight compilation (fatsouls records) compiled by label founder dj said. the new remixes take us beyond the funky afro electro beats of the original track and bring into the forefront dj izs deep soulful baseline driven house style into the mix. dj iz tweaks, polishes and refines the minimal afro electro effects layered throughout the entire track to keep the vibe in check. mind the gap takes you on a journey from detroit to nigeria channeling the soul of fela.

a collection of works by dennis young from 1984 - 1988.

limited edition lp vinyl + 7 inch, no digital release. an underground classic!
wrwtfww records is ecstatic to bring back the original motion picture soundtrack for john carpenter’s dark star (1974) with added bonuses that are sure to satisfy all cult sci-fi soundtrack completists of the galaxy (and further).
the most comprehensive vinyl edition of the original motion picture soundtrack for john carpenter’s first feature film, dark star (1974). includes the sought-after “when twilight falls on ngc 891&#8243,,,,,,, by martin segundo & the scintilla strings, for the first time ever on a john carpenter-related release.

nihil est means „nothing“ in latin. the title for sawfs new ep on code is law fits perfect for the unsearchable artist sawf with his mysterious essence and sound! since he’s howling with the “wolves” on the so titled sampler, sawf is back with his massive and unmistakable sound. nihil est comes to fill dark places and lost spaces with its ritual rhythm, surrounding twilight vocals and brings tripping parts as well as huge bass storms and killer synthesizer lines! this ep will blow minds – not only on the dancefloor!

the title track has already made rounds on numerous dance floors and proved to be an irresistible organ house monster. panthera krause s tracks wiggle within the zone between epic floor moments and abstract beat structures like in the mighty -z-cuts- or in the flute-induced -howling for july-. finally, the space between us- is an emotional ride through the twilight of eternal loss and extravagant hope. the artwork was created by lisa geue.

we are new york bound for the second release from rex music, as we invite the charismatic boss of soul people music, fred p-aka black jazz consortium to bring us an exquisite ep, which holds true to his persona: elegant, deep and refined. like the chronology of a day, evolving from dawn to dusk, fred p takes us on a journey through three well-crafted tracks to compose an intimate ballad. ‘wave patterns’ sets the tone with a smooth, airy atmosphere – minimalist yet progressive, it will have you enraptured as the subtle pads weave in and out of the background, dancing a pirouette with the low end. the dubby, hypnotic ripple of the bass ushers in a bright glow like sunrise at the beginning of a glorious day...from there, we move on to side b where ‘continuous sensation’ accompanies us until sunset. soothing and playful, with a delightful string riff and mellow, warm bassline, it’s full of the joys of the daytime. finally, fred p closes out the ep with a harder, more angular workout. ‘unbroken circles’ is made for the twilight hours, when the sun has set and we’re wrapped up in a warm, dense evening. simple, mysterious and crisp… a great way to finish up an outstanding ep from our man, fred p

past midnight. empty streets. from an ill lit doorway a sound. a woman. shadow. a scent. drawn into one. smoke and synthesizer music swirls. bionda e lupo. crossing the threshold, tripping into twilight. analogue emotion, styles twirled like garlands. nervous shuffles and the touch of fingertips. weaving, bodies twirl as morning shoulders into night. the realisation. the edge of eyes. curl of lip. the click of heels with creak of floor. feeling flows, ebbs, cascades and floods. lipstick and heavy perfume. two forms swimming in currents, bending to one another in the warm glow of aging speakers. breath and pulse quicken. electricity spiked with passion. the final embrace. whispered promises. a kiss.

velvet records proudly presents « v003 », a four-tracks long overview and celebration of the contemporary electronic music scene. together, the artists featured on the french label s first compilation present an audacious look at the depth and span of the scene while also moving the form forward into bold new shapes. touching on expansive deep techno and minimal house, this compilation is made up off exclusively produced and previously unreleased music from ekomine, yaroslav lenzyak, leopol and damien k. sahri, capturing the essence of the current chapter of these genres, hinting at the shape of those to come. french producer ekomine is the first to hit the road with « ramble », a solid sweet-sour blend of atmospheric sounds leading the listener to find himself gently trapped into an unpredictable deep-space diving journey. this is where ukrainian artist yaroslav lenzyak and acolyte rata come in with « cellar door ». no constellations here, but the substantive claustrophobic tale of a spectral entity slowly catching your doppelgänger in the twilight hours. an angel flies and we re suddenly entering the sensitive world of « joy misery » from parisian early analog machines enthusiast leopol, who invites wandering souls to a dance-oriented and delicate voodoo ritual before passing the torch to berlin-based producer damien k. sahri s « travel marvel » which confers the record a multi-ethnic dimension, kindly whiplashing bodies with a mixture of unavoidable pulsations.

dave allison back on his home label of kinjo with 3 sweet down-tempo jazzy jams to warm up winter and a disco funk number on the flip which gets a remix from the ever so hot junktion! pressed on limited green 12 inch vinyl.

we re very happy to announce the re-lauch of klakson, the legendary electro/techno label run by steffi and dexter! klakson was one of the major west coast labels during the second wave of dutch electro/techno heydays at the beginning of the century, releasing several classics such as dexter s i don t care or fastgraph s systematic . now the time is right and a return in style it is... without mercy dexter drops four of his trademark razor-sharp sci-fi electro p-funk bombs that will make dancefloors explode worldwide... listen and learn ya kiddies!

daniel stefanik is back on the track and it seems even stronger than ever before! after his cocoon album release confidence and the associated remixes (by mr. g, adam port, legowelt and matthias kaden) stefanik presents a true tech-house-monster as a dignified return to the label. with twilight zone stefanik moves away from his detroit influenced background but stays true to his oldskool flavoured vibe.

new va ep on our invisible imprint. early support from the likes of alix perez, rockwell, spor, moody good, ed rush, phace and many others.

no room for air is the sister label to wild oats offering a fresh take on the soulful side of our interests exclusively in 7inch format. in hopes to explore different aspects of music, nrfa was created to showcase our favorite genre-defying artists in tandem with wild oats.

this time around it s a triple dose of the sort of forward-moving and ready-to-go good times accompaniment. first up is ben houghton from melbourne, australia with do you know a house cut with emotional deep vibes and more than enough of the straightforward percussion and bump required to keep things immediate. following it up is natural late nighter happiness, another housey number but with a smokey mood that just seems to dub itself out as the track keeps moving. at the tail end of the release you ll encounter casazza & kozber an italian-polish producer team that will have you slinking around with the certified lazer-lounge mover twilight all squelches and shimmers, it s a journey from the sunken dancefloor to the mirrored bar and back again.

bitter moon has criss-crossed europe to gather a trio of heavy house hitters for lunes de fiel vol. 2. creme organization prodigy innershades gets the show on the road with the synth slamming groove of -moments of euphoria-. new beat memories bounce alongside rumbling rhythms in track guaranteed to ignite speakers. next stop is germany with snuff crew and -your hands-. the jack experts fillet their trademark raw edges for a smooth and soulful piece of late night chitown. smoke curls around chords, claps are softened as samples turn in a twilight haze. the final destination, italy, is bathed in the 303 sunshine of -#acid-. the white rabbit recordings founder uses the building blocks of chicago to produce a fluid floor filler. cymbals, cow-bells, toms and snares are soaked in a devilish brew of acid. bohemian body jerk to a 4/4 beat to bring down the curtain on this latest instalment of lunes de fiel.

another famous producer transferred himself to a dystopian character to define his impression of electronic music. science-fiction sounds meets eclipses and melancholic souls, all under the umbrella of isaac asimovs ideas and visions. 2015 has landed.

dax j delivers the 5th edition of monnom black. 4 raw, peak time techno slammers ready to shake the floor. comes with additional limited bespoke art insert & sticker. highly recommended!

iib s latest release is an ep from the clandestino crew. first track is a slo mo cosmic melodic acid dub. a beautiful early evening trip. this is remixed by the beat broker who adds a few sublime uplifting west coast sprinkles. the first track on the b side is a solid disco tinged house beauty with synth stabs subtle acid undertones claps and a great sample. the final track is beyond the sun. a mellow eastern tinged sundowner featuring another great sample. this ep really captures the original iib sound and philosophy. a real gem.

zen-zin. will nicht der naechstbeste kuenstler sein, der sich auf einen stil festlegen lässt, sondern den moment und das gefühl der beats einfangen. das ergebnis ist ein starkes album mit zeitloser musik. the butterfly effect. deutsche beats. sudanesischer flow. universeller sound.

following on from the first part in april, shipwrec proudly serve up a second instalment of the american psychosis project by pioneering dutch producer drvg cvltvre, who has previously released on the likes of viewlexx, bunker and porn wax, next to his own new york haunted label.

steve lees (the project club) above machine label returns with another superb release from acclaimed italian duo almunia their last single for am was a best-seller, and their celebrated output through paul mudd murphys claremont56 label, including the recent pulsar lp has seen the their blissful & uplifting balearic sound win over many a new follower *find my way* is a gorgeous, acoustic guitar led vocal number, conjuring up twilight beach side boogie, balmy breezes and ice cold drinks. marius circus gets to work on the b side, taking the irresistible melodies to a much later, darker dancefloor. laying a foundation of squelchy moog style bass and a toughened up rhythm track before heavily effected guitars sweep across the mix elevating the whole thing to near transcendental heights! a superb release and addition to the above machine catalogue.

phil weeks teams up with soldiers of twilight vocalist ladybird on his new track natural high, a deep and soulful house track laden with warm chords and weeks trademark mpc beats. the single comes with three alternate versions – the unplugged version removes the beats and bass providing a tool on which ladybirds vocals shine, the baby dub takes things into heads down territory, and the higher mix reintroduced the vocal.

for our 5h release, we decided to bring you guys one of the best producer right now: innershades with his toxic trax! straight from belgium, this young talent has been recently supported, thx to his releases via wicked bass, crème organization & now skylax by some of the best & well known djs around such as julio bashmore, serge clone, nina kraviz (he even wrote a track called *nina at the boiler room*! i guess you understood why), red d (fcl) & ben ufo. some real proper djs & producers who were attracted by his raw & hard hitting house he delivers uson this well named toxic trax ep 6 amazing cuts that are divided in 2 parts: the twilight side & the ghetto side.

heavily inspired by early rave and detroit electro, paul blackford’s first release on breakin’ records was described as a pioneering uk take on the detroit techno bass sound. since then, he’s released tracks on labels such as wide, deadlock records and twilight 76. in 2009 he set up militant science as an output for his own and other artists material, with support from djs such as dave clarke, dj stingray, dj godfather, edmx, keith tenniswood, and many more. blackfords latest release on cpu turns up the bass and tempo, think kraftwerk vs detroit in effect.

superb new four track ep featuring more super cool sun-kissed balearic rarities. a quality selection - dont sleep!

sneaky music is the new imprint from andy bird, the man behind the infamous love fever parties, and producer ranacat. to kick off the new label they have chosen silk 86 to roll out the honours with an ep that showcases silk 86s evolution from the well received clear waters debut on manuccis mistress. the pleasure venture represents a compelling package of crisp production meets gritty warmth with a splash of that 80s sleaze. the pleasure venture ep leads with *felicity*, a production oozing with warmth from the offset. hypnotic vocal cuts pepper throbbing pads and bass stabs giving way to a meandering melody that weaves in and out. on the flip, *the exchange* fuses classic percussion of the windy city and a zig-zagging pad sample hinting at low slung 7am sleaze. *nightdrive* is when the freaks come out, as silk 86 hits eerie vocal snips to a twilight swansong that will disorientate and delight.

from the deepest depth of a dark studio filled with a handful machines full of crooked circuits and malfunctioning oscillators rises a new project - expansion unit. their alchemical blend of sounds explores the twilight zone of classic electro, full of haunting melodies, squelching synths and pumping low-end. three tracks, three different moods. the journey of expansion unit begins here

frigio is very honored to release the biggest and most important spanish electronic project of all times esplendor geometrico. from the early 80s until today, theyve been delivering the most authentic, raw and powerful industrial electronics you can hear francotirador which means sniper is a track recorded back in 1989 and this record includes original plus 3 remixes by sneaker (who previously did a remix for twilight ritual), juanpablo (head of frigio records) and spanish producer vinz vincenzo

second release for the athens based recording label lower parts and debut 12inch for the also athens based producer faint object i. three tracks flirting with the dancefloor sound, filled with space boogie vibes and dub infused house stories of darkened figures hypnotized by his magical, uk-influenced dancehall rhythms. startling by all means .only harmony seeds an extra deep subtle warm techno track , some dub influences but brighter beats too for house appeal. tropical sting an electro influenced track , stiff and sharp drum groove , and sizzling analog synths if six was nine is the closing bang, a darkened techno-dance steroid that never lets go its melodism for the shake of the form. aggressive like a machine gun and unearthly cosmic like it has been conceived in the twilight zone, this is a haunting piece of pure bliss! plus it offers one of the best twists in a track that youll get to hear recently mastered by helmut erler and cuted at dubplates & mastering a limited edition of 200 pieces printed in a unique iridescent sleeve illustration by chris ioannou

fast-rising rebel queen francesca lombardo is back on crosstown with her seductive new single ‘what to do featuring remixes from infinity ink, matrixxman and a luca cazal dub. showcasing francescas undeniable raw talent and pure, fluid vocal flair, what to do is another example of the producers sublime song composition in an electronic framework. the sultry mood evoked by francescas voice wraps around the infectious melody as spooky ethereal tones rise and fall with the subtly driving groove. infinity ink strip down the elements with mechanical precision, injecting some darker bass and a more solid kick. matrixxman revels in the twilight zone and delivers an alternative trippy tapestry of jagged synth stabs and melodic bleeps with only waves of the vocal. luca cazals dub is a perfect late night builder with added sonic textures

as an interlude between harakets forthcoming ep and their last, weve pulled in some favours for an exclusive little remix package featuring moody dancefloor renditions of attgo & taint. this is one for those twilight basement parties

say hello to new va compilation from expanded elusive crew. there is no compromise when it comes to quality of our selections, featuring only the best in current underground movements we present you music that is here to stay.

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when theres twilight in boston, you can take many lonely walks around the city...

sumerian fleet, roger 23, duplex & louis guilliaume bring you pleasure... covering the twilight zone in between ebm, wave/disco noir, house not house and technosoul, all in 21st century fashion.

argots fifth release calls upon elizabeth merrick-jefferson, an enigmatic lady lurking in the shadows of detroit, to reveal her three track debut record. on urban off road, her muscular take on techno dashes across dancefloors bearing a distinct twinge of vulnerability, courtesy of the gorgeous bell melodies nestled between heartburning bass lines, brisk piano chords, and precisely arranged cascades of vintage percussion.

(180gr vinyl edition limited to 500 copies, offset printed, shrink wrapped). with his new lp daydream, egisto has created the perfect soundtrack to a midnight trip through darkened cityscapes.

this record is a soundtrack for excentric nightlife. bringing back to life images of wild parties at artists workspaces in paris in the 1920s, early mornings in belgian nightclubs in the late 1980s and driving classic italian sports cars during long hot summer nights. but this is not just a dream, we are here to live this life! enfant terrible serves you contemporary music to spice up your nighttime activities... limited edition of 350 copies.

fina records return with a stellar six track ep entitled ‘ these things this .... by leeds-based producer tom taylor, backed with mixes from jack dixon and clive herny & rui da silva.

big tracks alert! - the third release from the vinyl only bokhari label with two new artists appearing on a hand screen printed ltd edition 10&#8243,,,,,,,. igor jadranin brings you a heavy dose of percussive, groove-laden house music, packed with tension, swirling sirens, and melodic synth stabs. the ‘for just one thing’ vocal refrain burrows it’s way into your head, before morphing into an inspired neo-soul breakdown. on the flip glitchell moore’s skadarlija is an infectious slice of warm, intergalactic deep house. a lost, echo-laden vocal glides in and out of the track, whilst hypnotic keys and a lingering bassline give proceedings a lush, trippy feel. not a million miles from the nostalgia tinged future boogie of a certain space dimension controller, perfect music for the twilight hours.

vol 6 of 6 vinyl samplers taken from john digweeds >live in london< lp. hand picked by the main man himself.

djulzs bass culture records revisits home soil with its forthcoming work ep, from young parisian techno gem, john jastszebski. bubbling under the radar whilst building support through residencies at paris social club and rex club, jastszebski received affirmation for his early productions from the likes of luciano, richie hawtin and agoria. flash forward to late 2012 and djulz has snapped up the talented producer for a four track ep, backed by a bonus remix from chicago born, detroit raised house don, delano smith. the work ep is all twilight silkiness, the skill behind the alluring, forward thinking construction instantly inviting you on the journey. from soothing piano riffs to tribal drum work and allusions to mother nature, the work of both jastszebski and smith on the remix maintains bass cultures tradition of technical clarity and creativity.

medical records is ecstatic to present the reissue of the essential >novels for the moons< by axxess. originally released in 1983, axxess is the brainchild of french multimedia artist patrick mimran. mr. mimran was co-director of lamborghini motors (along with his brother) at the time and fittingly released the album on the imprint lamborghini records. heavily influenced by german electronic pioneers klaus schulze, tangerine dream, and kraftwerk, mr. mimran commissioned the german engineer andreas bahrdt to build a custom complex synthesizer which eventually materialized into a 16 voice analog synthesizer of genius proportions.
presented on high-quality 180gram yellow vinyl in a limited edition of 1000 hand-numbered copies.

sweet ukg/uk house & idm derived album with subtle pop potential.

walls return in spring 2012 with a headline uk tour and > coracle remixed<, a compendium of select remixes by some of the finest electronic minds working today, including john tejada, holy other, perc and voigt & voigt

the vinyl factory and island records present a deluxe gatefold vinyl edition of paul wellers new album, sonik kicks. pressed on heavyweight 180-gram vinyl, housed in a specially treated sleeve with exclusive insert written by michael horovitz.