the cryovac machine is repaired and ready for service again. its components are tightened and aligned on course for another round of sonic manipulation. the path is always defined by the times that are endured and the moments of clarity that move production forward. cryovac is a machine that preserves a time and space into physical form. the objective is to move as one and speak in vibration of an existence that continually changes. the people of cryovac are a like-minded band of artists with strong integrity and vision for the soul of techno. their character is imprinted on the sound they make and each viewpoint is a unique direction. corbin davis inhabits a lonesome steady grind that moves without reason or reluctance shaping an environment. keith kemp is a seasoned operator versed in the sultry funk of a sophisticated pimp mind-set. annie hall has traveled the world gathering the correct frequencies to design deep and serious minimalism. a. garcia is dirty and simple, ready to turn the atmosphere to child-like warmth. these artists are the components that form a machine and also a team, focused on producing a brand that stands the test of time.

step into the rabbit hole and we ll take you on a journey from romania to japan, featuring some of the finest producers from both worlds. first track is from the well known duo livio & roby, who also deliverd a stunning remix on our second release. they share the romanian side with cally, who needs little introduction because of his beatiful releases on fear of flying, neostrictly or broquade. on the flip side we have yudai tamura, a very talented japanese newcomer and yoshitaca, already a veteran dj and producer in his home country.

the “meet us at the loft” e.p. is a various artists project marking the third release from new york born and now berlin based label l.a.g. it’s an eclectic record featuring rising producers dj richard, hinode, jon hester as well as label head arthur kimskii’s first solo release. various cuts featuring dub techno tones with house inflections are offered from arthur kimskii and jon hester. left field leaning expressions steeped with soul, dynamic percussive rhythms and driving toms anchors the offering from dj richard. analog warmth in the form of electro from hinode rounds out the release.

belfast meets chicago in the latest offering from extended play.

rock the box is a hand picked selection of grooves to shake a stick at. inkswel and benny badge asked their homies for a taste of the finest. deep soul grooves, lo fi house and 80s funk in its purest form.

sonoras 54th digital release and 6th vinyl release *the remixers* was put together with selecting the best remixes of their past catalogue. each song selected has been chosen for its unique sound and with the best quality of production.

z records are back with vol 7 in the attd series: a1 yes, another killer cut on zr. zo!s gorgeous soul tune featuring eric roberson and phonte gets subtly housed up mix by dave lee. a record you will be hearing all summer at more musically inclined parties across the world. a2 jakattas house classic american dream gets a very cool bassline driven remix from andre crom & chi thanh… b1 new and unreleased…. b2 akabu feat. alex mills *everybody wants something* was an enormous tune for many in 2013 and is still getting played by big name djs in bustling nightclubs around the world. now we give you an off the chain/on point/un-believable remix from rhemi. we are not going to describe the nuances of the remix and highlight why the aforementioned big name djs like dropping the track in their sets at cool clubs/festivals/corporate events but its pretty bloody good…

mindtrip is pleased to introduce part 2 of its new various artists series from the lab to the club. for this ep, 4 artists - both established and emerging - were selected to contribute music which embodies the spirit of the series. this release opens in the strongest possible way, with 2 of technos heaviest hitters, chris liebing and pfirter joining forces to produce the driving, heavy and hypnotic 420

limited edition of 300 numbered copies on colored vinyl: 1st record white with black splatters, 2nd record transparent with black splatters.
ah the humble double pack, isnt there something so very satisfying about this format? sccucci manucci evidently thinks so as the nine bows ep is the labels second release in succession to embrace the double pack. it s another high profile cast that contribute to the eight tracks here, with montel, mikki funk, jackson ryland and aashton all featuring. it is the latter, brighton-based producer who opens proceedings with *i cant shake it*, a summer house anthem in the making that showcases his love of a classic rnb vocal. maverick follows with *wait for u* which is not only his sccucci debut but also the parisian s first production committed to wax - hard to believe! the mood swings through various shades of house from here with *lemme hold u* from montel a mid point highlight thanks to a killer vocal hook.

a1 - rework of a 1979 classic jammer, soulful & melodic. a2 - 80s boogie classic rework, monster bass. b1 - a heavy roy ayers rework. b2 - perfect to smash a dance floor with, of the leroy burgess vein.

the 18th installment from aesthetic audio brings together four deep architects to form a collective that methodically articulates a symphony of sublime textures, lush chords and unique musical visions. keith worthy (detroit - u.s.a.), miruga (japan), jose rico (spain), and michael zucker (orlando – u.s.a.) are the unusual suspects, and they are here to remind us that it is okay being labeled as unorthodox … it is okay to move to your own rhythm … and in fact … it is okay to applaud the unusual.

following on from the massive tlb002 which featured some of the most played tracks of last summer including ossies fela kuti rubdown and ph0tomachines dusty rnb workout of musiqs h.e.r, the love below has returned with yet another slice of limited edition wax, packed with an eclectic array of soulful sex appeal just in time for summer. first up one of the most exciting uk producers, eliphino, turns out a killer rerub of a vintage slice off will.i.am. the results are stunning with a slow burning groove and a killer vocal hook working it to the bone. next up the hottest name in house music - seven davis jr covers a rate prince jam and as you can imagine the outcome is pure purple perfection. rounding off the package in style is a housed up summer edit from rekchampa, which is destined for some heavy rotation on club terraces this summer.

the anniversary vinyl in the anniversary year! the tracks for the vinyl were also not selected by the label, but could be determined in the spring in an online campaign by fans

limited edition to 200 copies only
dark and trippy sounds on a label straight from berlin… in the dark again brings out music between acid, new wave/ minimal wave and psychedelic techno and dub. made for the very special moments on the floor.... support from lauren garnier, steven tang, luke solomon,

the giant monarch ep is a various artists 12 inch from fifth wall records. support from norman nodge, xhin, moerbeck, randomer, fsg, mosca, fred p, and many more.

absolutely trippin techno! the series continues. brilliant berghain infected 4 tracker by patrik skoog, ilario alicante, truncate and espen lauritzen.

for over a decade, defected has been a byword for quality house music in ibiza. the labels annual mix albums – mixed and compiled by the labels founder simon dunmore – are always on-point and epitomise its commitment to championing the very finest house music, with the latest instalment promising to be no exception.

following the release of little big orchestra last year, good ratio music presents its fifth installment named: the time is now. a four tracker ep that collect forces onto the same piece of wax from kresy, tom ellis, baldo feat. lady blacktronika and carlo.

since its very first beginning, the monkey bar has proved to have no boundaries music-wise. this composition of tracks pictures a state of mind, a bridge between the past and the future. a selection made by producers that can speak with the heart, the mind and the soul.

a touch of classical music, left field electronics, ambient love affairs, and discreet dubby house emotions without a kick drum: the third instalment of mule musiqs famed enjoy the silence sampler serial swings gentle, tricky, and multidimensional

back in 2009, exactly five marches ago, culprit began its journey. 5 years of existence is a significant mark for a label and worthy of some introspection. with its new release, the los angeles­based label celebrates one of its most recognisable elements, the standard hotel rooftop, the site of the labels signature parties for the past 6 years: its been more that just a location – the rooftop has become the essential ingredient of culprits philosophy. inspiring a successful three-part compilation series, above the city, which has united some of the best young production talent around, the series has showcased a particular brand of warm summer­time sound, modern yet timeless. each remix is a culprit debut for all of the remixers. yet, each of them is part of the extended group of friends of the label, a like­minded tight­knit collective

patent skillz is a bulgarian music label, established in sofia in 2012, now based in berlin, working in electronic music industry and manifested from the long-term vision of two professional partners - zhivorad milich (dj lion) and denis georgiev who masterminded and founded it.

early support from kr!z. seventh season vinyl compilation with exclusive tracks by rebekah, miss sunshine, tom dazing and redhead.

smashing into 2014 with force, eatbrain presents its debut album - tales of the undead lp

mindtrip is pleased to introduce a new v/a series, featuring four of the most challenging and interesting artists from the global techno scene, each one of them contributing music which will alter mind perceptions, entitled from the lab to the club.

ein blick auf einen teil von bob dylans repertoire, der lange als vergessen und ignoriert galt. ein teil der einkünfte geht an die wohltätigkeitsorganisation pencils of promise.
doppel-vinyl im klappcover

keepin the legacy, it could be our motto here at hizou and it is certainly what we humbly try to achieve with all of our music. which makes it the perfect title for this our fifth release, a various artists affair featuring four producers from two continents with one aim: quality house music inspired by the classic sounds we love from chicago, detroit and new york.

volume 5 in disco boogie classics series 4 killer grooves re worked and suped up into dj friendly mixes.
dj support: the reflex / frank booker / dave jarvis (moton) / yam who? / cc disco & more.

this march will see the release of >fringe in the box no.1<, a project born out of the fringe stage at torino s jazz festival. the first in a series of vinyl releases sees input from hugo, tboy, andrea ferlin and brandumize featured.

the sun ep is a collection of 4 outstanding tracks from artists that know a thing or two about genuine deepness. featuring ernie (minuendo /deep art sounds), natan h (ethereal sound/manmakemusic), brian james (unfocused) and owen jay & melchior sultana (moods & grooves/underground quality), bbr06 portrays the distinct batti batti sound taking the listener on a warm journey of different textures!

special 2014 re:issue
deep disco and boogie vol.1 compiled by zaf, is a must have for disco and boogie collectors around the world, featuring 8 in-demand disco stompers. tip.

from the tropics comes whiskey disco, a sneaky re-edit label bent on dredging the decanter for diffident dancefloor genius from latent disco perpetrators. it is loosely connected to sleazy mcqueen and his assorted cohorts.
whiskey disco #26 dreams of the future. we went searching in outer space and found disco. whiskey disco alum, osmose, is joined by newcomers terrence pearce, mr mython and falcon punch on this 4 song compilation of standup, get down disco and boogie edits.

great new four track ep featuring some super cool disco rarities hailing from the islands of the caribbean. worth the price of this 12 inch alone is the fantastic and über-rare *naussaus discos* by mucho plus, an awesome remake of the beginning of the end classic and a floorfiller so in-demand it features in discogs top ten of most expensive records ever sold. this is followed by a great funky steel drum cover of the roy ayers classic *cant you see me* by trinidadian artist boogsie taken from his hard-to-find 1979 lp. next up is *sweetie* by manhattan charlies roots which is a barbadian disco take on bunny macs afro classic *let me love you* and then rounding things up nicely is the super hot *hands up* by casual t, a soulful disco boogie jam originally out on a mega rare jamaican 7 inch. superb!

following the love & the dance, here is the dream - third part of the various artist series from snuff trax.

the playground label drops its 3rd 12 inch featuring friends that all met while working at the infamous (and now defunct) bar in berlin. 4 eclectic house grooves from kaster cordalis, roger that, walker barnard and beaner. limited to 200 copies.

starting off the new year with one of the most forward-thinking entries in the series to date, defected presents nick curly in the house features two mixes of deep, emotive house and techno and the natural evolution in the thriving relationship between label and artist. the exclusive vinyl sampler features cuts from the likes of johnny d, mood ii swing, guti, mark fanciulli and nick himself.

ben sims theory label opens the box for release #5 of its various artist series.

big with: truncate, brendon moeller, alan oldham (dj t-1000), aaron nesbitt, slam, lets go outside, bryan zentz, cyanwave, john massey, the automatic message, ..

early sounds collective is back with four stripped down house/techno tools. tip!

apartment kickstarts 2014 with a various artists compilation focusing on irish talent from all across the isle. following on from their collaboration as bande apartment in 2013, tr one and new jackson once again appear together on apartment. this time around new jackson remixes tr ones bruising techno beast >viceroy-9c< (the original of which appeared on the last apartment release, a split 12 with phantom planet outlaws), turning it into an emotive, acid-laced breakbeat gem. house duo slowburn, coming off a year that included appearances on lunar disko, appian sounds and grounded in humanity deliver the off-kilter and immersive >riders of the sea<. hints of the work of artists such as drexciya and kassem mosse are combined with their own unique stylings to create an intoxicating, tripped out journey to the deepest recesses of the dancefloor.the cyclist garnered huge praise last year with his >bones in motion< lp on leaving records/stones throw and apartment is excited to deliver his first original material since then. his individual brand of over-driven electronics – >tape throb< – combines distortion with the most delicate of inflections and >crax< surmises this approach perfectly, an uncommonly euphoric slice of wounded electronica. last but by no means least is the superior inferior. after his debut release on belfast’s one electronica label went so far as to be licensed by sven vath to his sound of the 14th season compilation, he returns with the throbbing, rapturous >a bit much confusion<. wave and electro influences carry this bass heavy number towards it’s crescendo of skyscraping synths and skewered monopoly madness.

the very polish cut-outs crew is back with more goodies. after *krystyna* by ptaki, the labels most successful release so far, zambon & kapsa bring you another sampler, filled with great grooves from polands rich musical past. the most recent tvpc offering is curated by two norwegian heroes and one lesser-known, but equally talented pole.

new label set up to mine the oeuvre of the crew behind the thule label. exos, thor, & plastic ride again as this icelandic crew bring back the dubby-techy vibe they began to roll out in the late 90s.

two deep and soulful remixes by dubbyman on hand-stamped 10 inch vinyl.

hip hop did not develop in a vacuum - its roots can be traced back to the earliest afro-american music, and the folks who were influenced by these sounds along the way. this lp compiles some of the great recordings that showcase the spoken word and street culture put forth from the 1920s through the 1960s that would go on to influence the entire rap music genre. the themes will be familiar - religion, politics, black experience, badass gangsta rap, speed, sex, drugs and rock n roll. lets listen to the lessons that the hipsters of the past taught the rappers of today.

all the essential tracks from the cosimo matassa story 4 x cd-box (properbox129) finally on heavyweight 180 gram doublwe vinyl.
virtually every r&b record made in new orleans between the late forties and early seventies was engineered by cosimo matassa, and recorded in one of his four studios. cosimo placed new orleans on the musical map, recording the hits of fats domino, little richard, lloyd price and a host of other stars.

compilation of early blue beat tracks featuring laurel aitken in various guises. 16 track 180 gram vinyl album of early laurel aitken related blue beat releases. featuring the blues beats, the caribs, the boogie cats, ken richards, ruddy & sketto, juke reid.

musical collisions in the atlantic! sofrito kicks off the new island series with a a celebration of the vital dancefloor sounds of cape verde - a mixture of local funana rhythms, batuque percussion and psychedelic disco synths. originally released in the early 80s, dionisio maios anthemic corpim sabe is stretched into a 12 inch mix by the alma negra collective - bringing the thumping bassline to the fore and tweaking the piano-led groove into a slice of cosmic island perfection. on the flip the dynamic hide & smile duo splice an early track from trailblazing group bulimundo into a percussive workout - a sure fire winner that bridges the gap between traditional styles and the sounds of kuduro and coupe decal�e. os kings complete the ep with an ode to struggling youth, anchored by sweet guitars and a slick bassline