new label focused on electronic music,mainly techno style in its various forms,the first reference in which involved spanish producers like david moleon, iago de la vega, giacomo stallone and jcortes

das indie rock-quartett the plea stammt aus dem kleinen irischen dorf ballyliffin, und nachdem sie im letzten jahr die ep >nothin but trouble< veröffentlichten, erscheint nun ihr debütalbum auf planet function. produziert und abgemischt wurde >the dreamers stadium< von chris potter, der unter anderem auch the verves >urban hymns< oder i am kloot produziert hat. the plea überzeugen mit druckvollen, hymnischen songs voller hingabe und dringlichkeit.

soon-to-be-stadium rock ... it could be played to fireworks on the pyramid stage at glastonbury. (q magazine)

bliq are proud to present bliq05:nicuris paradigms fresh out of union city, ny. the paradigms of which nicuri speaks are darkness, deliverance and determination, modal expressions delivered on three cuts of resonant electronic music. on doldrums nicuri plays with paradox,combining staggered, dreamy synths with unnerving bass rumbles. to reinvigorate the doldrums, or as he puts it replenish the earth, the producer implements a menacing analog rumble in the style of new york greats dj qu and joey anderson. but to ensure that the ground is re-imbued with rational vitality, nicuri adds a layer of baroscopic viscosity: smog surrounds and engulfs, a suppressed vocal intermittently choking. on the flip, parrish adams – aka intrinsic of emphasis records in chicago – gives the earth an even harder, more insistent techno edge. he introduces melodic light flashes at the edges of urban darkness, and rumbles it like a train escaping grand central station. bliq05 is on the run.

jack dixon, a london-based electronic artist draws influences from wolfgang voigt, mutant disco, autechre and tim hecker. quite an array of jumping off points and ones which are clearly evident throughout his intricate productions. his productions sound as much at home on a heaving, sweat-soaked, educated dance floor as they do on headphones in the sleepy urban half-light on the night bus home. from his earliest releases on brownswood, take, and silverback, jack has found love and support from amongst others mary anne hobbs, joy orbison, will saul, sinden and eats everything.

from valencia to detroit, from detroit to new york via bristol and from there to johannesburg – daniel kyo connects the dots on this gorgeous slice of disco-house meets urban beats. all that, on a very limited 12 inch with screen-printed artwork. young valencia based producer daniel kyo delivers his first single on lovemonk.
code for free mp3-download of this ep included.

the pioneer producer of all things electro swing and balkan beats delivers his new song schlawiener: (dunkelbunt) takes the mic himself, rapping about vienna the way he sees it and his life as a traveller & jetlag junkie. this limited edition release (only 300 copies!) comes in white vinyl and includes a bonus cd. schlawiener is a cheeky play on words in german, translating roughly as a smooth operator / dodger living in vienna. someone you almost automatically turn into when moving from a hanseatic city (hamburg in this case) to the foothills of the balkans (and stay there for more than a decade).

urban soundscape painted with old school stabs to give you anintoxicating dance thriller thats like taking the non-stop nyc subway during rush hour!

new yorks premier experimental drum & bass imprint, offshore recordings, teams with londons left of centre 170 bpm music tastemaker, organic, to present the osrorg series. the two combine mutual musical vision with a joint exploration of the subversive sounds. the creative essence of both new york and london are captured in this transatlantic collaboration - showcasing true urban breakbeat culture.

nice price deal !!! heres something for you! pirahnahead revisits and finally releases this lost gem of a track from the detroit legend alton miller. this release entitled something 4 u (from alton millers stories from bohemia lp) is a remix which has been in the vault since 2003. in this package is the original 2003 mix and an updated touch on the cut for 2012. alton millers vocal is full of soul and feeling, and soars in the track as he delivers this powerful message. also featured is the wonderful cecilia c.sharpe (detroit symphony civic orchestra / urban stringz) on cellos, lending an extra warmth to the dancefloor vibe. live instruments, deep beats, hot vocal. not to be missed.

2011 album exploring classical music fields, combined w/ tms electronic pop approach

with his collaborations with ian pooley as mvip, jazz pianist matthias vogt is a comfortable behind a piano, a drum machine or in a club environment. with his partner c-rock, they have been residents at sven vaths cocoon club for many years now. he’s releasing music on some of the best labels around the world including freerange, infracom, urban torque, simple and their own stir 15 label. he’s also collaborated with ingenious musicians like nils petter molvaer, bugge wesseltoft, viktoria tolstoy, jhelisa anderson, alice russel, nathan haines & eric truffaz. he and c-rock also collaborated with house music legend, chez damier, on the project kids in the strets with the classic track keep on running. matthias & fred everything also collaborated on the frederico todos ep on urban torque earlier this year and theres a fred everything remix of matthiass frankfurt sour to come out soon on urban torque.this ep is an ode to the old chicago prescription underground sound of ron trent & chez damier. a time when music spoke by its feeling rather than a formula. let it grow on you and play it loud! we hope you enjoy the music. show us your support with charts and plays!support by osunlade, john tejada, alland byallo, roberto rodriguez, scope, jimpster, llorca, johnny fiasco, giom, grant nelson, nacho marco, shur-i-kan, danny krivit ....

approaching the end of the year, pole presents another spacey and heavy bass 12 inch. two melancholic, quiet tracks full of crackles and endless space, made for this winter. it seems that the warmth of these two tracks is glancing around a corner of a cold urban wall, just to say:s-o-o-n, and it will be summer again.in contrast to the first 12 inch waldgeschichten, with its use of full chords, this new production is marked by its use of spaces, which seems to expand until they collapse and enfold the listener. this is the second 12 inch by pole, one of a new series of releases which will end in a cd release in 2012.

off we go and leave the cannibals all empty. the skies are lowering into the sea. gently pushed by stones we wonder/wander on. somewhere behind a rainbow, apartment houses quietly suspire their berlin. the cheeky spirit is pinching the nose with zest. watch them trip and do the mashed morale. we dance with them, but not for long. spirits are holding the upper hand again. still we miss a beat with a heart still strong. noisy colors all blending in one blue. i sit with you where the citys down low. we know no wrong in the sound of a song. down tumble waters rise behind our backs. the pointy poets heads hat breaks in two unlike the jesters scepter whos mad with magics saving factor. we wander on, stroll to and fro things weigh us out, no con, no pro, unlike the jesters saving factor we stick around too long a-go. down tumble waters rise behind our backs. the meek musicians heads hat breaks in two unlike the jesters scepter whose magics not an urban factor. strike up the band, play on and on for sweet sage music always wins just like the jesters magic scepter beats up and down, forgives all sins. this is when you come stepping in. a row of tender houses smash your knees. the skies are lowering some more. existences twitching here and there. rain reflects berlins icy glow: a frisking spirit on the tip of your nose. we dance with him for quite some time. no stopping a hand that holds up in a work. no missing a beat for a heart goes on. flamboyant whispers strike a chord back home. you come to me, im not alone, in the sound of a song we know no wrong

farside records is proud to present the the debut release of henry l& ingo sänger. after joining forces for their remixes of ron deacon on oliver deutschmanns falkplatz records and paskal& urban absolutes on farside, the two put their focus on their own productions which now finally see the light of day

>dont let go< sees master producer serum join forces with the north once more for a track of such intense and genuine mid 90s jungle flavours that you may struggle to remember the last decade even happened. this nostalgic banger is run through with the straight up ragga core of dee bo generals refined toasting, famed for his genre defining vocals on urban shakedowns legendary 95 track >arsonist<.

visky recordings is a brand new prague / czech republic based label proudly announcing its first 12inch release from the german producer and label affiliate boris hotton. hailing from siegen, the belgian born boris hotton has recently released a great ep arctica on feelharmonic records and his production work featured on labels such as om records, liebe detail or troubled kids.
early support comes from ingo sänger, herb lf, dplay, paskal, urban absolutes, filburt, agent schwiech etc.

remember the days when large records gave us masterpiece. it was good! steaw is now in this house music definition. hipnotic keyboards, old fashion beatzzz, everything you need for real house headz listeners and dancers.
4 beautiful tracks from a incredible dj steaw on the incorructible qalomota records label.

soniculture, the lisbon-based label, proudly presents billy dalessandros 5th album entitled cracktime. this project forges a new generation of production style and sound design for billy as he cocks the shotgun of his latest experiment in electronic debauchery. cracktime sonically defines those innocent and naughty moments that each of us exhibit, in our own way, that helps to fulfill our lives with all those insane memories we carry with us back to the grave. thirteen tracks round out this ring match in a dub-infused, 303- injected, chicago-style bassd-out fight that lasts just about an hour. so sit back (or jack back) to the show, and remember...that if religion is the opium of the masses, music definitely gives us our daily crack.

heavily steeped in classic detroit influences, but fused perfectly with contemporary urban and disco tinges that melt into a single and unique sound...the mysterious klic announces his arrival on the house scene with a highly impressive debut on home taping.
>disco music< borrows from here, there and everywhere as it glides, hisses and nods its way on a heavy groove-based journey through sound. on the flip >bump< grinds, wobbles and teases every ounce of rhythm it can then pumps it out through its deep grooves as it longs to be free.
100% house music with bits. play it all night long!
dj support: leo zero, chris duckenfield, 6th borough project, luke solomon, nicholas, jazzanova, llorca, rob mello, cottam, harri, jimpster, kiko navarro, stu patterson, andy ash, red rack em, social disco club, deep space orchestra

due june 20th. two tracks of urban psychedelia from the heart of l.a.
beaches of the black sea is an ambitious chugger filled with flamenco guitars and synths. the b-side stealing the fire from heaven is a more experimental cut with neo-industrial rhythms and a rolling bassline. the past two releases have seen support from davude mancuso, francois k, and andrew weatherall to name just a few.

1st sampler from >souls back again< compilation

sampler #4 from the global communication >back in the box< compilation album, the techno and ambient retrospective selected by tom middleton and mark pritchard, back together again after a 15 year hiatus. this album has racked up an incredible amount of support and 5 star reviews across the board, and claiming compilation of the month honours in dj magazine and idj magazine.

duke & sill are new producers that we will sure hear more of, this offering >rue saint bernard< takes you back in time and brings you to the future, this electro tech soul is a classic in the making, smooth deep and with lots of soul. common people produced by one of our up and coming producers volta cab, the title may take you by surprise >queen of elephants< we wanted to release the original before the remixes so that we hope you would love the song as we do, deep, memorable and great keyboard melodies, the vibe is a feel good one. b/w mark & paul are no strangers to dance music the production team of mark thomas bell & paul birchall has produced for us neuvo ritmo a classic piano groove over a low key aggressive beat, a sure peek time track for those who dare. urban crews >go< was originally presented by chez damier >the gathering< some years back we have decided to add this with the unplugged project to complete this classic theme, inspiring to say the least.

grammy-nominated dance music beatsmith wolfgang gartner (born joey youngman), supported by felix cartal and harvard bass, is in the midst of a six-week, 33-date tour of north america - a six-dudes-on-a-bus excursion thats taking them to places both urban and remote. meanwhile his second single -forever- off his upcoming album has already hit the masses, and has generated quite a buzz. its a fiery electro tune with an unmistakable wolfgang gartner sound that features will.i.am singing, >baby, lets party all night long/ lets make it last forever.< the black eyed peas also threw in a set of bars. in fact, wg and will.i.am have been sitting on the track for some time now - it was recorded a year and a half ago. gartner said the duos pairing was organic, and its now time for it to be unleashed to the clubs! enjoy the remixes + original on this vinyl compilation

alienated intergalactic electro, reminiscent to urban tribe/dj stingray - tip!

ministry of sound/level recordings proudly present >badman riddim (jump)< – a monster reworking of dutch dj/producervato gonzalezs 2010 hit instrumental, with vocals from uk urban heavy weights – foreign beggars. massive remixes include, a huge d&b remix from shogun audio label boss dj friction, club mix, and a heavy bass driven re-rub from acclaimed underground duo trufix & thunderskank.

open the curtain for the next trick from the highgrade disharmonic orchestra: for the last year the team have been busy refuting the notion that the dj is a one-man-band in the booth… tom clark, todd bodine, philip bader, dale and daniel dreier are an act that combines all their many and varied qualities into one pot, stirring vigorously and serving up a hearty dish that goes straight to the hips! they have proven many times with their live performance that the musical ingredients are just right – and have also put the evidence on the record with an original ep. now comes the follow up. the first track way too far, is a live recording which evokes an atmosphere of urban beats and pulsating flashes just behind the eyes and a dancing crowd who appear to sink deep into the dance floor. then theres a complete chance of scene for the second track the other night, that appears to hijack the veranda of a villa in the american south. crisp rhythms are backed by muffled thumping beats, a trumpet laments, a sexy sleep-talking emerges in gentle piano sounds. this is southern passion under the disco ball, cleverly approximated by the highgrade disharmonic orchestra

the newest tigersushi 12 inch is also the newest addition to the labels infamous roster, yes wizard. like many of the labels new artists yes wizard has an ambiguous almost mythical place, not just on the roster, but also the world at large. during a recent r&r mission in the south east coast town of ubatuba, brazil, joakim found himself privy to a local urban legend, of a jungle man, a music composer going by the name of yes wizard.

m.a.n.d.y. and matthew dear lit up new york city in 2010, with their buddies club night, and - as m.a.n.d.e.a.r. - with their own urban dancefloor myth, the unreleased track >buddies<. the cut fused deep hypnotism with dancefloor abandon, swirling sheen hints of disco and an infectious sing-along hook. by keeping it close to their chests for months on end, m.a.n.d.e.a.r. drove anticipation into fever pitch, and >buddies< finally burst out of the gate in october as the opener of thomas schumachers 8 years get physical music compilation. now, >buddies< is fully realized with reworks from some of the best in the business - m.a.n.d.y., radio slave, smash tv and siopis. philipp jung and patrick bodmer make >buddies< over into a sleek late night beast with their m.a.n.d.y. remix

this release is strongly recommended. the first record of the enlightened wax series is a fine blend of incandescent house and techno tracks, flaring through the darkness of the night. all the tracks are written, mixed, and produced without the use of any software. light 1 (6.14) is like a ray coming from a distant star: it is slow building up on a wide bass body rising from atmospherical pads. a deep house jam with a touch of hi-tech jazz . light 2 (4.51) scatters raw beats in the urban skyline. an old school piano sample in addition to a aggressive bass line are the foundation of the track. its a breath-taking piece at the furthest boundaries between techno and house. on side b, the delightful journey continues with light 3 (5.34) an hymn to the glorious past of dance music. solid beats, ground shaking low frequencies, joyful voices, soulful piano chords call up the assembly for a return of the shining days. light 4 (6.06) fuses garage sounds and techno attitude. its massive dubby base breaks through sonic barriers. a dancefloor striker

breakin bread continue to support the specialist soul and funk scene with a release from edenheight. they are not a new band, these guys have been gigging hard all over bristol and the south west, but it is their debut vinyl release. its not just another new funk offering, the band have a tightness from all the gigs and 2 superb female vocalists that make these tracks stand out from the pack.
edenheight are a deep-groovin and original outfit with a soulful urban sound. forged in bristol, their list of influences favour more percussive styles including afro, funk, hip hop + dub, and as such dance-ability is a precedent. this standard owes as much to an evolution in the citys underground live scene as to their appreciation of high energy musicianship and production.

moodymann s 2011 official remixers provide a massive package of 4 urban raw sketches. extreme bass marked grooves ranging from chicago addiction to post-uk-garage, cruising on sweet house territories and touching the ground on minimal techno future landmarks.

although the damage music berlin label is still in its youth, the creative input is not holding its breath too long: after the success of the damage release dirty doering >loco remixes<, this issue presents a new 12ep that puts even more excellent and fresh urban breath into modern club music. first up is >whats the point?<, a collaboration with label chief alexander kowalski together with jake the rapper. by teaming up with jake the urban electronic guerilla, a cunning and highly-effective headbanging is produced, harvesting a moody and darkly infectious spoken text. >it all boils down< ... what unfolds here is an intense yet uncluttered soundtrack surrounding a mystifying message of sexually metapysical proportions crafted and totally engaging.
big with: nick warren, mihalis safras, pig & dan, peter horrevorts, chrisitan smith, joris voorn, cristian varela,..

with ifumes first ever release >polaroid love< ep still fresh on our decks and receiving many props from around the globe, master-hs exotic komplex de deep imprint, for their next release, turn to a far more established artist in the form of label regular, francois dubois. whilst his techno alias funk d void has taken the lions share of the plaudits for many years, lars sandbergs other alter ego has, in recent times, shone just as brightly. whilst the tough beats of fdv are firmly routed in his scottish homeland, its no doubt the warmer climate of his spanish residence that enthuses and drives the deeper and smoother sounds of francois dubois. releases and remixes from the francophile have graced such labels as urban torque, plastic city, freerange and buzzin fly.
early dj supports and feedbacks by laurent garnier, djul’,z, ben westbeech, motorcitysoul, feygin, brother’,s vibe, sasse, andy cato…, ...

the sixth release of >lets get lost< which is started by mule musiq and force of natures kza. this is kzas third relase on lets get lost. a side is a garage classic >holding back< by paradise girls which arthur storey jr& paul simpson produced together. this song have been played by larry levan on the last day of paradise garage. kza edited to mixable and longer version. b side, >need u tonight< is a killer 80s boogie classic by canadian producer jerry cucuzzella. original is 3min short track(&expensive!),this is dj friendly long edit. >estrella< is 80s brazilian boogie song which is produced by leon ware. this song is very good fusion of brazilian music and urban disco sounds. kza is working for long awaited new album of force of nature. we will see very soon!

the wax-war goes on! uplifting vocal-house with a healthy dose of funk, soul, jazz & latin from the ever reliable soulfuric camp. the perfect spring-soundtrack!

back by popular demand. keith alexander shelby aka k-alexi, the true chicago house legend gets a quality reissue of the mega classics risque 3 & club mcm under the supervision of dj deep. all the magic is there, a highly fashionable item signed bu the inventor of urban music.

spins by: reboot, deetron, ramon tapia, phonique, wally lopez, h.o.s.h., uner, brothers vibe, motorcity soul, 2000 and one, gorge and okain ... to ease us in, warm our cockles and banish those winter blues, systematic goes house, and welcome cologne based duo patrick keuthen and robert glaser, aka dualton. whilst their music passion is rooted in hip-hop, rap and r&b, the duo have discovered and developed a love for soulful, groovy house rhythms. utilizing the urban influence in their productions..

rack n ruins new >territory ep< featuring slarta john & mc navigator is now out on black butter records. the ep combines everything that rack n ruin stands for, a cross genre mash-up of jungle, electro, dubstep and more which we love at urban nerds! with outstanding feedback from the likes of breakage, a-track, sub focus, n- type and many more, he is going from strength to strength!

limited to 500 copies worldwide.bristol based skinnz unleashes his debut solo release after more than 5 years in the game! his productions date back to an appearance on a destructive recordings compilation back in 2005 alongside the likes of skream, toastyboy, distance and vexd. more recently his collabs with i.d have seen releases on labels such as pinchs earwax and double science. >keep it gutta< features soaring synthetic soul chords, like jokers >purple wow< sound with aggro elements sublimated into a crisp urban elegance. >euphorbia< strays into martyn/joy orbison territory, its fizzing drone chords and soul vocal samples compressed around a bassier but grime-inclined beat to breathless effect! currently receiving heavy radio1 / 1xtra support from mistajam and ras kwame, along with mary anne hobbs, pinch, mensah, i.d, baobinga, akira kiteshi, jayglo & more!

throughout a recording career spanning almost two decades, dj stingray aka. sherard ingram a.k.a. urban tribe has consistently avoided the mainstream to create a musical world of his own. responsible for the early techno classic >covert action< on retroactive (reissued on planet e), ingram was joined by carl craig, anthony shakir and kenny dixon jr. (moodymann) for urban tribe s debut album >the collapse of modern culture< on mo wax and their latest project >program 1-12< released on kenny dixon jrs label mahogani music and the recent >loyal opposition< releases on planet e. touring as drexciya s official assault dj, stingray collaborated with james stinson for the >other people place ft. mystic tribe a.i.< project on clone in 2002. his two recent albums (>authorized clinical trials< and >acceptable side effects<) and singles for rephlex have remained true to their drexciyan descent, not through imitation but through remorseless innovation in electro aesthetics.

deep / vocal house classic

sexy grooves labelboss cristiao teams up with adult labelboss prude polly! that can mean only one thing: sexy techno for adults only! hot grooves for all the djs out there, big big summervibes on a1 with the raul mezcolanza remixing it for the extra bassline flavour.. b1 brings a special collab with ivan devero!! check check

fagget gairys hail from denmark, a female dj/production duo whose unique take on urban and electronic music comes from their work as artists, their experiences as fashion models and their inspired lives in india training as body coaches.
dj hell first came across >feed the horse< whilst preparing his musical mix for michalsky 2010 spring summer show. needless to say it was love at first sight, immediately making arrangements to remix and license the song to international dj gigolo records.

supported by: billy johnston, brian cody, carsten schorr, chris fortier, christian varela, da lukas, demi, denny seeber, dj chus, dj dansz, dyno /mantra, ericke, erwin kelemen , funkatron, gennaro mastrantonio, greg churchill, harry, harry avers, hernan rodriguez, james talk, jan urban, jaxson, jens lissat, jerome dasilva, john acquaviva, john askew, john selway

the restoration crew strikes back with >amber e.p.< , a celebration of the necessary power to feed the machines and to keep them working. live recorded on tape, its pure raw analogue sound, its true dedication to urban dance music. the long track on side a, >andy< is produced by the third side, the infamous berlin based team formed by panorama bar resident steffi (ostgut ton/klakson), marieu and lucretio. an evocative female voice,a powerful rumbling bass, fat beats, hypnotic strings, a relentless pace, an acid taste: simply, a burning spear for the dancefloor. on side b, >thinking right< by lucretio pick up the baton left by infiniti with his later works. full sub-bass deep techno with soul. ground breaking rhythms, filtered vocals and harmonies, a smooth build up on a minimalisitc structure. clear eyes on the future of techno. marieus >the guardian< is an amazing fusion of jazz and deep house with motown influences. the blend of vanguardist chords and exquisite tight drums lead to a joyful experience, the surprising ad-libs spreaded along the track keeps the involvement high during 7 minutes

the heat of summer into an urban canyons night of fresh air. in berlin. or manchester. maybe in budapest even. it is warm, but not that close and hot anymore. a soft wind blows through the leaves and ripples the surface of the small puddles the rain left on the streets. with relaxed enthusiasm a man walks up to his house where he will decant a well-tempered sangiovese while waiting for the woman with whom he will chat till dawn.
with three reworkings of one of their tracks from the full-length album >13<, the trio from manchester conjures such an atmosphere on their vinyl release on binemusic, inviting you to (day-)dream or relaxedly bob across the dancefloor. and maybe even bear the waiting time while stuck in traffic.

first on decks.de !!! madrid based jesus gonsev from the troubled kid camp appeared somewhere around 2008 on our radar but has been djing in spain and outside and being also part of the renowned deephouselovers collective for the past 10 years. after his debut (>manhattan wax<, together with dj ino) on progcity last year, he is now back with a super versatile four tracker all produced by himself. we are sure you will recognize the typical gonsev-touch on all these tracks, something you won t hear anywhere else. it may be the use of the strings or the warmth of the pad sounds, it sure makes you feel good to listen and dance to it. additionally >peanut butter pie< vocals performed by vincent inc. supported by ray okpara (oslo,cecille), llorca, brother s vibe,....

oh sheesh - it doesnt take genius to work out who was leading the tribe on this one! the flip contains a rick wilhite remix of the 90s classic urban tribe production, d2000 (originally a one sided 12inch on mowax). big record. rick wilhite and his vibes new&rare music record store have been a main source in detroit for over 17 years. his store is the place to go for many detroiters looking for new soulful, electronic music. and as a dj and promoter rick has been holding it down for years. next to that he mostly known for his affiliation with three chairs (together with kenny dixon jr & theo parrish) and for his solo recordings, under his the godson pseudo. now its time for rick to get his peers and friends in the mix for his first compilation, aptly titled vibes new&rare music. the compilation is spread out over four 12 inches, which will be followed by a compilation cd with exclusive tracks and features only the best of chicago and detroit electronic music. all tracks are new and exclusive