as we await the release of the debut lp columbusing from thatmanmonkz we’re pleased to give you a little taster of two of the originals plus a couple of brilliant remixes from man of the moment ge-ology and jimpster. thatmanmonkz has seen a definite rise in interest the last few years following essential releases on his own shadeleaf label as well as remixes and productions for the likes of classic, kolour ltd and kon’s startime.

this is the second record of the modern house quintet, a french band who makes house music. like the former release, this new one features two house/deep house tracks: * marmande* starts with a lush pad and staccato bassline soon joined by percussions and an organ chord. the second part of the track introduces gradually a flute line plus a powerful open hi-hat. * bellevue* opens with a pad and a filtered rhodes synth supported by a low-fi bassline. that structure evolves step by step until the break introduces strong open hit-hats followed by another flute line.

hell yeah, this time in collaboration with dj ralf’s laterra recordings, is a label you can always rely on to come up with some interesting musical projects, and that is exactly the case here: the italian outlet’s next releases are two balearic tinged remixes of a popular italian chant, bella ciao, by brooklyn troupe underground system released on a 12&#8243,,, and a 10&#8243,,, vinyl, remixes come from leo mas & fabrice, and stunning artwork by andrea amducci inspired by guttuso’s funerale di togliatti.

repress 2016 - vinyl only release, eklo 031 comes from label head seuil, bringing some swing-time beats with chocolate gangsta ep. a three-track package, the a side consists of two 909 swingy cuts, paying tribute to the 2000 s micro house sound.on the b side, a long and trippy house flavour for the late nights. tainted with weird vocals to twist your mind.

limited edition of 175 hand-numbered copies.
crisp, organic and feverishly unhinged remnants of the duos dubwise sessions. like the end of a tape echos rotations, itinerant dubs serve up two cuts of full-bodied experimentation, morphing their previous floor-proof grooves towards newer, more visceral soundscapes.

super secret bergen/stavanger/oslo/haugesund/berlin based collab label glueuntz is back with another release, after the very successful q&a 12 two years ago.

limited information on this release, it contains two super edits that have been heavily road tested on a certain soundsytem that is currently doing the rounds. not much information beyond that but the music speaks for itself. slow mo with impact and energy. more soon.

damien lynch is a gentleman youve met in a past life. emerging with this debut, he steps nicely into a home at the esp institute. on side a, we‘re invited to the heights, a transcendent state where the negative space between the notes is equally as important as his lush instrumentation. damiens build-up of warm analogue machines twinkle and stab, leading way to a memorable hook, a squelching chord melody full of live nuance and energy. on side b, safe house plays out a similar theme in terms of arrangement, however, the ethereal space damien creates with the kalimba and driving arpeggios elevates us to an even higher plane, where his lead floats gracefully across the stereo spectrum, blanketing the fast-paced rhythms with a calming sense of purity. were serious when we say that these two songs will guide you toward enlightenment.

mosco fell asleep and awoke days later with red axes. this is their joint offering for the esp institute. dikembe manutu, the fictional character whos name gives title to our thumping a side, establishes a lush theme based on meandering steel drums and reverberating toms while a slew of rich percussion leads us through the jungle on a melodic galloping bassline. once this deep groove gets us rolling, were treated to a variety of twinklling melodies that float high above. on side b, rage in the cage is a true live drum machine jam, full of bleeps, detuned toms, abrasive cymbals, and plenty of left turns. we can only imagine the mood in the studio as these three old friends frantically smacked buttons and tweaked knobs, creating happy accidents and loving every menacing moment of chaos as they stirred this cauldron. these two songs will make you thirst for exotic nectars.

a special 5 year anniversary project by modularz label head developer. the project was recorded in his berlin studio over the final months of 2015 using synthesizers - oberhiem two voice & moog sub 32 along with an analog sequencer, effects and a computer. this is straight up techno.

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.

detroit techno veteran terrence dixon marks another chapter of his long standing career signing for italian imprint out electronic recordings as population one. after releasing three eps on modularz, 30drop and his own outlet reduction in 2015 under the aformentioned moniker, terrence dixon is going to kick off the new year with two techno, retro-feeling original tracks capturing his typical production take.

sublime and slinky four tracker from james dexter on dessous recordings, steve bugs label for the deeper side of house. the young brit shows his mastery of the form with an ep that combines effortlessly club-ready grooves with exceptional sound design and a strong melodic sensibility. dexter clearly know a thing or two about creating dance floor moments, with each track exhibiting a classiness that belies his age. have it like that kicks things off with a chugging, hypnotic feel and crisp drums providing the basis for a cool vocal hook and thick, warm bass. no time gets a shade deeper and no less funky, while get to this points a little further towards the center of the dance floor. closing track 120 goes even further into the late night vibes with a seriously infectious groove.

180 gram vinyl. initial copies in hand-made screen printed sleeves. fresh, genre bending interpretations from barac (romania) and dbridge (uk). these two inspiring producers provide their modern touch to the contemporary dancefloor continuum: dbridge offers an up-to-date hybrid that straddles the line between techno and breakbeat, while baracs extended mix is a deep and hypnotic journey through space. dbridge represents a milestone when it comes to uk dance music. being part of the legendary drum and bass group bad company in the late 90s, running his extensive label exit records, and regularly releasing on boddikas nonplus, metalheadz, as well as r&s, he has gained an enviable reputation as a specialist with a modern take on techno and breakbeat variations.

the two tracks that form mw001 venture through warm, moody and dense atmospheres. irvins slow- burning productions blur the boundaries between dub techno, house and ambient constructions, utilizing their often minimal and rigid characteristics in a way that keeps the pieces focused yet malleable and unassuming.

whiskey disco 44 joins the ranks of two label vets, pontchartrain and the silver rider. both have turned in top-selling recent successes on labels like lovedancing, smokecloud records, street edits and of course their respective appearances on whiskey disco. pontchartrain leads the a-side with heavy vocal, percussion and samples with a healthy side of dub. his quality mixing matched with meticulously programmed sampling are up to his usual high standards of work. mystery man, the silver rider adds some sexual tension to the flip in the form of muzik and never stop. two songs steeped in tender loving care

repress !! following 2013s fantastical heat crime, tim further explores his unique take on house music with two original tracks which make stylistic nods to the past but lead us elatedly to a place of uncommon and personal vision. on the a side we have squiggles, a late night piece of tentacled whimsy. a joyful frolic in a fishy stream under the stars and in the japanese garden of your soul. like u want me 2 is a missive from yearning loins to a beloved recipient, whilst were both on earth in these fleshy suits.

stl has been a firm favourite of phonica records ever since his first releases surfaced in the early 2000s. although he is highly revered within the underground scene, hes always kept a low profile and consistently pursued his own blend of boundary pushing abstract and experimental house & techno. the majority of his music has been released through his own something imprint but his unique productions have also found a home on perlon, smallville and detroits echospace. the two tracks on the amplified bleep package ep marks his first contribution to phonicas white label series and were extremely happy have him on board.

next on raw tools is irish producer and label owner, costelloe, delivering two tracks much in the manner of his previous works, both of them at the fine line between techno and house music.
while the title track, “infiniti” is definitely a dance floor track, with its rave pads and solid bassline, “pheta x” shows a more darker side of costelloe’s music. both of these cuts get special treatment from two of the most prolific and respected producers out there, lerosa and dj overdose, rounding off the ep with two amazing, yet diverse remixes.

ltd warehouse found! after two highly anticipated 10inch single and a remix of ken ishii and romboys single taiyo, lean releases the forerunner track of his upcoming double cd album which has the same name time tourism, out in march 2016. the package comes around with three totally different versions: och s original in a techno influenced classical deep house coat, baby ford in a typical trippy and repetitive tracky way and romboy shows us his groovier shades we know from his remixes for terrence parker on planet e or his remix for gorge on freerange

deep melancholic vibes of two originals on the a side by eric, remixed in two variations on b side by romanian duo - sit

them is proud to present ansome as the man behind the buttons for its third outing. the first ep on the label, this release comprises 6 tracks, with 4 original tunes by ansome demonstrating a broader range of styles from a producer who is enjoying a current meteoric rise, and including two club minded bangers from perc and joefarr. the vinyl edition comes as a double plate with full sleeve artwork!

crossing back on the floor. avion delivers 2 new techno slices packed with mastermind remixes by tripeo and blind observatory. the release starts with the ‘intro‘ which brings up the mood of the record with futuristic signal bleeps and a warm analogue pad surrounded by kicking and stuttering percussions. the original of ‘centum‘ starts slowly to bring up heavy bassline surrounded by bright noises and alternating noise swirl verbed to voices highlighting partial explosions to end with bleep and soft strings. crossing 006 this time welcomes two fantastic artists as remixer and lays down ‘centum‘ to tripeo and blind observatory for their re-­&#8208,,interpretation. tripeo stays on the rough and kicking side of techno and delivers with his interpretation packed with the original strings and an analogue synth noise accompanied by a straight drumwork and cutted hi hats a kicking weapon for the floor. the myterious blind observatory takes the vibe of the original and pumped it with an acid bass to create a parallel universe built by dreamy strings highlighting the rides to lose control in the perfect moment. a real dancefloor killer.

seance returns to follow up its first release with another ep of quality underground techno, this time with two original tracks from the talented: alfred kopke (reaktivate / relapso) accompanied by a real heavyweight remix from germany s subjected (vault series / sleaze)

soul jazz records are releasing count ossie and the mystic revelation’s seminal 1975 album tales of mozambique in an expanded double album format (including download code), fully remastered and with the inclusion of two bonus rare single-only tracks, full sleevenotes, exclusive photographs and interview.

two gold standard musical compositions i wont insult by labelling with a genre. *truth is the key* is one of my favourite tracks period, the arp solo just does it for me in every way. the vocal will be familiar as irene datcher also sang on the james mason lp (who also features on these tracks). *dreamflower* should need no introduction, famously sampled by erykah badus *didnt cha know* and many others. this is a sublime landscape is notable for ryo kawasakis dreamy guitar work, stone cold classic. both sides surprisingly have never graced the 7 inch format until now, absolutely essential 45.

battle of the beats ep, a musical journey near the sea. nick anthony strikes again. as usual, he gives us a full analog work. a vintage sound, designed with a modern mind. after two years of silence, rowtag records the label * born from fire* is back an

we ve got the 200th! seven years ago coyu started suara as a sub-label of his main project. the baby grew up until today, becoming a big community with the best electronic music producers of the moment and thousands of supporters around the world. for this anniversary, the big cat teamed up with sezer uysal for an special and unique tune. cygnus is the right production for melodic, sophisticated sets or deeper moments and works amazingly well as a closing track. lets enjoy this two hundred release from the kitty family!

the invariants are back with a new record in similar fashion. synths to mess with the mind, hypnotising drums to stimulate the body. the a side features a jam in two parts supplemented by two acid filled cuts on the second side

limited to 500 lp+download card. chief and deheb join forces to bring you leaf, a full-length instrumental album showcasing the seamless result of two deft beatmakers merging their individual signatures into a unified craft. both artists each have a long history in beat-making, chief and deheb have worked alongside but never together, and to share a task thats usually tackled by one seemed like a challenge and a new thrill to the two. the use of samples taken from original brazilian music in the two producers collections was the starting point for the creation of leaf

2018 repress! common labour is back with another slamming compilation release. the four tracked 12” includes top notch offerings from an all-finnish producer guard. limited and vinyl only as per usual. a1 mirage man, born roope karhunen, has fingers in many pies. producing, performing and steering two record labels, this man does it all. fusion of noisy and raw rhythm section, sub bass and dub stabs in this track make a mean combo. a2 common labour head honcho potholes is back again with a funky tool. tabarnac is a mixture of live drumming and 303 licks in a skilfully produced manner. dreamy yet refreshing. b1 roberto spins silk with his old school rendition of the future - a fusion of deep house, latin, old school electro. surprisingly functional and unique combination which will challenge the audience to bust a few breakdance moves on the dance floor. b2 another ace from tuomas salmela’s sleeve. the trippy and balearic composition of -feroxified- takes the listener on a soothing journey that guarantees euphoric sensations. sterling track for most occasions.

originally released back in 2001 on chicagos finest nite life collective, the world peace is one of brian harden s personal favourites among his many releases. born in chicagos southside and back by popular demand, harden s back catalogue is full of gems, but it was after a series of coincidences that we decided to reissue two of the tracks on the original the world peace ep, and then add a twist in the shape of an astounding remix by sit, the duo formed by cristi cons and vlad caia.

new minuendo various artists, after years ago deymare & satore are back. finnish artist deymare show with two deep fresh tracks called meditation and rise. satore publish one track called moving soul sounds like raw and american. welcome japanese yusuke yamamoto with a track called my house

release number 4 for pleasure unit, sees the debut release from lunar concept edgar moon and nephew junior. a wonky slice of stringy afro house backed with two remixes, one from label mates les crocodiles taking it on a slow trip up river.

releasing an album is a daunting task, especially in dance music. you got to keep it fresh and exciting from the very beginning until the last track, not sticking to one tempo, make tracks that work both at home and in the club and ultimately tell a story with your music. alexander lay-far knows a thing or two about this, having his debut album so many ways out back in 2013. the thing with lay-far and a big reason why we ve always had a soft spot for him is his way of incorporating a certain magic in the tracks that leaves you on an uplifting and optimistic note. therefore we re really excited to release his second album, how i communicate, on local talk. how i communicate is a two part vinyl release which we hope will come as a fresh breeze in these days where so much dance music simply lacks the actual musical aspect or the organic approach. like most producers and djs that are influenced by soul, disco, jazz and the blacker side of electronic dance music its all about the actual tune . listening (or dancing) through this album we hope you ll find your special tune (or tunes!) that hopefully will bring joy to your ears. to his aid lay-far has invited an impressive cast of collaborators such as ashley beedle & darren morris, restless soul, sean mccabe & mark de clive-lowe to give the tracks that little extra something under the watchful eye of lay-far himself. or as lay-far describes it himself the album is about the music as the universal language, the ultimate means of communication, bringing people of the world together. part 2 will be released in the new year...

sheffields hopeworks has become an essential melting pot for the cultural and musical future of a city whose electronic heritage has surpassed its industrial one. as creative director & resident dj lo shea, returns to the vinyl arm of this warehouse institution with a statement of intent & a lithe follow up to last year s deep draw ep following his successful seaghdha series, lo shea continues to flesh out a distinctive sound which is informed and inspired by all those late nights. expertly programmed modern sonics possessed by the spirit of 90 s rave & the uk s characteristic bass influence. northern lights leads the charge - a mechanised, syncopated stepper that could easily be a lost sunklo release elsewhere soundscape interludes sit alongside atmospheric, precision club jams, with the b side struggling to contain the two stout a side cuts it has to hold in place. a recent resident advisor podcast, winning plaudits across the board as well as away games for phonica & dext are certainly cementing a assured future for lo shea & hopeworks!

as mood ii swing, production duo lem springsteen and john ciafone became one of the most in-demand remixers in the late 90s. the duo s production career began modestly, however. after a failed attempt at r&b, the two turned to house music. early productions such as sylvano s * helpless* and wall of sound s *critical* were a step in the right direction, as were releases such as -i need a bitch- for cutting and -searchin - for groove on, but it was the duo s remixes of ultra naté s * free* for strictly rhythm that struck gold. the song became a huge hit and soon mood ii swing was remixing big-name producers like bt (-remember-) and king britt (* the reason*) as well as the next ultra naté single, * found a cure*, which also became a huge hit record around the world. then, as a testament to the duos success, the new york-based nervous have dug up the remixes mood ii swing did for the label during their seminal mid 90s period re mastered and re released on wax for 2016.

kann knocks out an early-year tracker from cmd q. by means of two strong tracks he holds up a mirror to the label, while pointing out the tireless quest for quite and its clash with the constant unrest.

for lets do it again 2. ricardo villalobos delivers his 2nd remix for the label (2 of 5) which hes worked up, alongside studio partner frank greiner, into a confoundingly brilliant reworking of eighties throwback. taking freaks original and already twisted sounds and vocals and twisting them up even further into another 14 minute (in its edited form) piece of musical genius

cyrk is a live show and studio duo that now starts life as an exciting new label in the hands of two berlin based producers sierra sam and pascal hetzel. they have both been playing all around the planet as a live act and dj pair for some time, and now mark their first collaborations in the studio with an excellent inaugural release on their own new label. bolstering the brilliant ep is a remix from the legendary rolando.

repress 2016 - happy to welcome le loup (hold youth, half baked,concrete music) in the aeternum music family, still young and already many releases on known and respected labels. he delivers here two tracks full of grooves in a housy touch that he knows well. while on the b side we are pround to have a remixer no less than baby ford (perlon, trelik) which delivers a magical remix to close this ep in a perfect way.

ras g is one of the definitive producers of the los angeles beat scene, a co-founder of the poo-bah label, and hip-hop beat-maker who digs probably deeper than any into the worlds of free jazz, jazz fusion and afrofuturism. the prolific producer currently has two albums on brainfeeder, two released by poo-bah, and several on leaving records, including the beat tape series raw fruit. focused and expansive, el-aylien is a cosmic exhibit in ras g’s sonic explorations of collage and rhythm.
the vinyl release includes a download code.

australian producer isaac tichauer drops two infectious house tracks on the ever popular house of disco off shoot label loft records

lovedancing is a hedonistic, unabashed bear hug of sample-leaning, 909-loving house music. space coast, the house-focused pseudonym of sleazy mcqueen, return with a double-pack of remixes from their debut album, crystal lake. in the wake of glenview records double vinyl release, we have on offer two volumes of remixes ranging far and wide in both depth and energy

wph ten-2 follows…wph ten-1! sometimes life can be really simple. so now, the music. vintage dynamodyse (who is also srf inc of course, with some help from his friends) is what you are getting here. but seeing as our deep man from cologne isnt exactly the most famous producer on the block, well just remind you by saying that the music is deep house that has absolutely nothing to do with what all techsters and hipsters have been calling deep house. just listen and play the f..ck out of these two!

dripping out of the pores of tokyo high-rises, aquarium deepspace serves up his debut vinyl release and the second instalment on natural sciences. drawing on a palette of 90 s detroit house music and the electronic tropes of his home town of japan, midnight at the tokyo central is the unspoken soundtrack for the lost souls of the metropolis, recounting the ecstasy of smoke-filled dance-floors, the touch of dry ice melting through a fur coat, and travelling through neon at 6am. narrated by two separate protagonists under one identity, deepspace side explores muscular acid trax, aquatic pads and throbbing deep house jams for the floor, while aquarium on the flip is coated in hazy electronics and dopamine drained murk, drawing on field recordings taken at tokyo s central train station (rainy night in shibuya) through to lush subterranean jams laced in serotonin nostalgia.

we are pleased to share with you our first vinyl only, limited press release on second step records bringing you three top quality tracks, two originals from a very talented producer from germany - chris geschwindner the ep also features a remix from och

the girl and the chameleon will probably fall under the genre tags of acid, electro and techno but it is so much more. witschkowski has been responsible for exemplary electronics throughout his career and this latest is undeniably some of his best. the album sees the exaltics don a dust mask. warehouse parties, strobe lights and fog machines and the 90s underground acid scene are definite influences. but theres more. across thirteen tracks and two slabs of wax the jena artist takes you on a journey into his world. gnarled and clinical grooves, caustic 303 encounters, depraved dancefloor destroyers and soothing machine music. a sonic trek through tough and taut textures with touches of tenderness. an album that shows a depth of ability, an enviable talent and a knowledge of how to break floorboards.

presenting the latest release on nicole moudabers mood records, exploring the many facets and nooks between techno and house. we introduce young spaniard alvaro am to the spotlight with his ‚every time ep, a two tracker laced with clout, energy and spring in plentiful amounts. ‚every time aims it sights on a more house focused sound, skipping, pressurized tics around swinging beats and bass stabs, while wobbling, squelchy bass melts into the tapestry. no glitz, no glamour - just a raw, grooving jack thats tailored perfectly towards the floor.on the ...