sakadat return with their seventh vinyl release by the german artist u-more. vinyl only like always.

berlin-based distale is a very versatile dj and producer. he released already on labels like clap your hands, rrygular and wall music. his debut ep on paso music is a musical journey from melodic techno to prime time sound, ending up in minimal dub music. you can be sure that these tracks will tear up the dance floors all over.

envisaging a trustworthy approach to sound, french dj and producer voiski has steadily built a name for himself in contemporary left-field dance music. he took a singular path in techno, oscillating between experimental projects and signature sound dance floor material. the parisian brings his versatile skills together on the third installment of dekmantels ufo series, serving up five completely different yet coherent sounding tracks.

ltd pressing !! a warm and organic deephouse masterpiece by the bearded don. sello delivers 4 classic and distinctive deep cuts for the latest tiefrequent 12. a1-every creature has its place gently rises to a warm and organic deephouse track full of soul and passion. it mainly consists of a loop, containing a smooth chord-sample and a massive bassline, combined with a constantly playing organic bass guitar slap. the well thought-out arrangement, the discreet use of some voice cuts, the permanent variation of percussions makes every creature an easy flowing piece of music. a2-beachcruiser (w&p by sello) the rough beginning composed of a stomping bassline, a concise hi-hat and a cracking clap, transforms to a hopeful song at the time, the main piano chord soul sample flows in, and is packed to the rafters with breezy positivity. b1-the hook-up (w&p by sello) a perfect symbiosis of a rough and slightly distorted drum/bassline ensemble and harmonic elements. the stomping fundament in the lower frequencies and the emerging pads in combination with gently altering noise and percussion parts make the hook-up a spheric, impulsive and versatile deephouse beauty. b2-rhythm poser (w&p by sello) rhythm poser a gloriously deep and athmospheric jam, that flows perfectly. the well-chosen minimalistic use of versatile elements are generating pure deepness and emotionality. with the a side marking an organic and sample-based take, while the b emphasises a more electronic feel, the diversity and quality at work ensures this will be another celebrated tfq release !

andre lodemann is a highly regarded producer from berlin whose debut release dropped in 2004 on mike grant s legendary moods & grooves label. last year saw andre lodemann release his innervisions debut leaving the comfort zone ep. he has remixed for labels such as innervisions, buzzin fly, poker flat and rebirth. squares is a brand new side-project from fish go deep, focusing on completely hardware-based productions and slightly more experimental, left field deep house. tony lionni continues to impress following his osgut ton smash found a place (which continues to drive dance floors into a frenzy worldwide) with releases on versatile, mule, wave and madhouse.

after a five year absence the illusive cottam label returns. since the original series paul has travelled the world djing, released on labels such as aus & versatile and started his own imprint ruff draft for his own original productions and tracks from other producers. currently taking a break from djing & concentrating on production it felt like the right time to reactivate the label that started it all with some new under-the-counter specials. first up we have ‘mixing tool’, a heavy beat and percussion setting the dark & foreboding tone, the unease increasing like something is creeping up behind you until the distant war cries reveal themselves - a deep track that is much more than the title suggests. next up, the long awaited vinyl release for the cottam re-wiring of a classic film title track, mixing the best elements of the originals synth score with a club ready beat and acid that adds to the original - this is one of the finest carpenter reworks you ll hear.

planet rhythm is steadily outing material these days. the next in the string of releases is a va by planet rhythm usual suspects robert s, deepbass & repart, jamie haus and dubiosity. 4 versatile techno cuts that each showcase a different sound within the techno spectrum.

vinyl only ep! john dimas is back on taverna tracks for the 6th release of the label, dropping a versatile package of four sophisticated cuts: run time!

hailing from Århus, denmark second largest city, zaks feels closely connected to the rock, punk and experimental scene blooming in his hometown. the same diy esthetics can be found throughout his own, idiosyncratic take on electronic music that, apart from being highly distinctive, is best to be described as incredibly versatile. central s sterling dekmantel records debut is spread out into a montage over four sides of vinyl - dkmntl034 & dkmntl035. on the first part of the mini-series, zaks deviates between the deepest, vocal tinged house of keep love on me , via breezy breakbeats ( this is hand ), to the lush ambient-jam longest way between two point .

hailing from Århus, denmark second largest city, zaks feels closely connected to the rock, punk and experimental scene blooming in his hometown. the same diy esthetics can be found throughout his own, idiosyncratic take on electronic music that, apart from being highly distinctive, is best to be described as incredibly versatile. central s sterling dekmantel records debut is spread out into a montage over four sides of vinyl - dkmntl034 & dkmntl035. on the second ep, the innocuous playfulness of tubelife , the soulful and brooding detour king’ and the jazzy undertones of politcal dance are colorfully-plumed dance tracks drawing on jazz-soul and deep house knitted together with impressive precession.

the protagonists of the hot city orchestra a.k.a. einzelkind & simon birkenfeld don’t need much of an introduction. since 1998, the duo has been well known for widely acclaimed productions such as the observatory for infuse lately. the nine combines skillful composition with intricate vocals. a true headscrew so versatile that it can be integrated into the set at any part. minimalistic trippy techno, right to the point. aras labelhead andré galluzzi seamlessly continues as uncompromising as in his prior release mario on cocoon recordings. with the signature dna of the niine, andré’s remix enthrals with its compressed structure and crisp acid bassline. scattered modular sounds ensure a thrilling

introducing rydim to the platte family with two intelligently crafted and versatile cuts. including remixes by cristopher rau and kareem.

taking the release-portfolio into account, rampa built over the last years on keinemusik, him adding a new ep to the label s catalogue is worth every credit of trust. and this very “trust” ep is living up to that not only by its name. it certainly offers value for money, considering km-releases have mostly been two-trackers. there are four cuts on this one, each one following a different approach, making it also a hella versatile record.

two of figures core artists combine their production forces on this release, presenting a fully fledged ep of their joint studio efforts. spanish azid-wizard regal teams up with len faki himself for some tracks that are as lively and versatile as they are effective and cut for the club.

the jena based label solid rotation started with an versatile various artist ep. the following first whole artist extended player of mbeck is a hypnotic, minimalistic journey. the cover side is reserved for an 11 minutes, dizzy appregiator crocodile ride. on the flip side, you can expect two ravin afterhour sidekicks, which are a hot standby.

inmotion music ltd sparks its first release by none other than marco faraone. fresh off his unflinching release schedule in 2015, with poignant releases on drumcode, moon harbor beasone and on edge society, marco’s second release of the year sees him affirming his position as a full-spectrum techno mainstay. with two stunning remixes by argentinas jonas kopp, replace ep showcases a versatile playlist grounded in timeless, raw techno.

played by disco halal, red axes, rss disco, benjamin fröhlich, naduve
for its 4th release, malka tuti is welcoming j.a.k.a.m. to its ever-expanding family. born in tokyo japan, j.a.k.a.m. has been been one of the leading figures developing the music scene in japan from the early 90s as a dj, producer and a band member. his wide variety of musical influences ranges from house, hip hop, drum&bass, techno, reggae, jazz, rock and world music. with combining these different styles of inspirations and tradition, he creates the most unique time and space on the dance floor, a kind of fusion of early tribal house (recording live instruments in the studio), world music with a pinch of shamanic spiritual vibes. on his ep for malka tuti he delivers 2 original epic tunes, followed by a smokey dub version by versatile records boss gilb r and a total dance-floor smashing remix by aussie prodigy - dreems.

jäfar make a rapid return to the label and are back to grace the a side of fragil 019, while one half of the duo (elliot sindall) also pairs up with constantin nakov as seura on the flip. black mamba recalls certain aspects of jäfar s previous work on the label: the broken drum line, the subtle vocal samples and the global hypnotic aspect of the music. yet it is also radically different from marzsia. black mamba is a subtle but direct club track, aiming to get the dancers down through its heavy groove. the kick drum and low toms are strongly suggesting leg movement, joining forces with the snares and hats which call upon some serious head nodding.on the b side, white chapel is another broken beat club piece, but this time feels crafted for the afterhours. the groove is lighter and the heady feel is strong, closing the dancer s eyes and inviting them to drift through the music. once again, fragil comes up with original, well produced and highly danceable content, highlighting unsung talents for every versatile dj out there.

a1 nubian mindz - deep in raves: well known for his versatile and rich production, colin delivers once more. with a quite suitable name - deep in raves is just that. a deep plunge into dark and rave-like atmosphere. after a short intro layered with an ominous voice, massive bassline takes over and drives the track through the darkest curves. enriched with short percussions and a synth stab this is quite a stomper best experienced on a good club soundsystem, preferably in the dark. a2 volster - nebula: almost obsessed with audio purity, volster manages to combine new and modern sounds with old-school genre roots. nebula is all about complexity. although it is based on an electro foundations, it s so much more. space filled with an oscillatory synth motion perplexed with smooth pads that gives the impression of an interstellar properties. no detail is left unengaged, from the 808 that keeps everything in motion to the subtle amount of panning. this is a beautifully crafted story by a producer who is slowly but steadily growing into one of the best croatian artists. b1 lucretio - dracula: the most famed beard of cadoneghe/italy has pulled another magic gem from his music source. widely known for his relentless tendency to push the analogue spectrum to it s extreme, lucretio surprises once more with his ability to blend simple pieces into an effective sub storm with almost comic like features. dracula is not your conventional tune and it s pretty obvious why as soon as you put the needle on. broke down rhythm is heavily fueled by polished but enormous sub background with sparse and ¥in your face¥ shots. seemingly random notes take a gloomy and powerful form during the break and soon the lurky atmosphere comes into picture. this is truly brilliance in it s full simplicity. if only bram stoker could hear this, he would probably be both stunned and amused! b2 james booth - jxst do it: one of our goals on vakum is to be on a lookout for a new and promising talents. berlin based james booth surely fits the bill. jxst do it is a seriously crafted track with rich rhythmic section wrapped in a steady build up. after the initial break-beat intro sliced in short chunks, subtle 303 bassline takes over and the rhythmic game begins. booth delivers a perfectly timed cuts accompanied by a diverse palette of percussions. this is a perfect piece for those build up moments in the club..

4 tracks from zavor shows at his most versatile yet and clearly displays the producers talent for constructing both strong atmosphere as well as sheer dance-floor effectiveness. enjoy!

conceived to offer dance-floor friendly techno music, created to conceptually unite rhythm and mathematical theories, rhythmath is back with his third release taking inspiration from the well-known mathematical fibonacci sequence. rhythmath #003 is set represents the audible base of the aforementioned sequence through three swinging, functional but versatile techno tracks appearing onto the usual mathematically-related artwork.

appeared for the first time in occasion of different seasons various artists ep, civilian returns on the italian imprint out-er making his debut ep with a narrative yet versatile, dancefloor-friendly record, national schematics.

bruce returns to hessle audio with a 3 track ep, following his debut on the label in 2014. the a side is given over to the shape-shifting dancefloor mechanics of steals, with the eyes-down relevant again and petal pluck completing the release on the b side. each tune demonstrates bruce s unique approach to sound design, and confirms his status as one of the most versatile and exciting young producers in the uk

brasilian producer lypovsky debuts with his double tracker on resopal very proper. his nightmare in kongostr. vinyl features two remarkable tracks that capture his many versatile talents from driving house tools to reduced on the point techno. both tracks are full with brooding vibrant pads and spikey synths linger over spacious drum patterns, while live drum fills, and claps bouncing off the bass pulses as wandering keys usher in. played by villalobos.

off kilter, sideways and savage, weekend circuit continues, stanislav tolkachev returns and yyyy enter for this versatile, two sided release.

following the success of left-handed, daniel steinberg’s third full length album, the german producer and label owner has invited a stellar cast of electronic music visionaries to reimagine the lp’s nine original cuts. the much anticipated release, scheduled for march 18 on steinberg’s own arms & legs imprint will feature a wealth of talent including paul johnson, nick holder, 808 state & crazy p. making a mockery of the concept of ‘highlights’, this is a remix album of brimming with exceptional studio craft that glides across a slew of dance floor genres. from the the jacking techno madness of paul johnson’s ‘bones’ to the rock solid funk of crazy ps peace to the silky soulfulness of nick holders no one can change me and the raw avant-electronica of 808 states crucial, its safe to say that there is no filler on this impressively versatile collection. on bringing together some of the most respected names in electronic music steinberg states: its a huge honour, each of the 9 artists have been a big influence on my work over the years. i couldnt be happier with the result.

oxia returns with a striking 5 track ep including 2 remixes by visionquest’s shaun reeves and 8bits own steffen deux! the bedrock of french quality techno has already created countless classics that proved themselves against the test of time and with unity ep, he’s bound to to it again. the up and down mixes of „unity“ take over with tight drums and rich bass carried by an airy vocal. oxia’s keen ear for detail adds the rest, making them perfect dance weapons for almost any setting. steffen contributes a deeper take on „unity“ working with subtle effects and evolving spheres to create that early morning vibe. „soulsa“ original and remix by shaun are completing the package with laid-back grooves and a fine tool for darker hours. this quality set couldn’t be more versatile, 2016 couldn’t continue any better!

mindblown music music presents its vinyl only spin off, mindblown wax. kicking off first with a versatile four track sampler that you must have in your record bag. including tracks from proudly people, joor then, cesar martinez, dky & p.e.t

2015 saw producer extraordinaire obas nenor unleashing some of his strongest work to date. with acclaimed releases on moodymann’s mahogani music and on strictly rhythm, obas continues his organic mixture of live instrumentation laced with samples. tonight marks the first release on his own imprint, nenorion music, a chunk of versatile, layered dancefloor goodness that sets the bar high for future releases and stretches the limits of the ep format.
already support from mr.g, gerd, jimpster, jason hodges, tensnake, sleazy mcqueen, jacques renault, luke solomon, deep space orchestra, soul clap, duncan gray, horse meat disco, 6th borough project, nachtbraker…

vinyl only, 180g ! for its third release forbidden behaviours is hosting enzo pietropaolo with his all over again ep which represents the return of the berlin based dj to music production after a decade long hiatus. the vinyl only release features three versatile minimal tracks with a funky touch and a heavy use of sampling, reconnecting the artist to his hip-hop skillset and previous works. the ep also includes a jazzy remix of the title track all over again by label onwer gabriele carasco.

vertv, one of the most anticipated underground label, introduce their first release with the gifted and versatile house artist : mad rey. combining raw and warm house grooves, hip hop sampling skills, jamaican poetry and acid nervousness in a 4 tracks ep, this record is dedicated to experimental dance music with a deeply personal and sensitive sound. thought for longevity the ambitions of this new label is summarized on this epic record manifesto.

lisbons event promotor frenzy, kicks off 2016 with its first release, and its a massive one. portuguese house don pedro goya (classic music company, bloop, overall, music for freaks) delivers a functional deep dancefloor-ish theme - flux. rolling bassline, heavy mental atmosphere and four on the floor drums, turn this record into a very versatile and reliable one. on the b-side, the remix. archie hamilton simply did what he does best. vinyl only

washerman strikes back with 4 versatile tracks and is showing us another side of his brilliant work. after probably almost a hundred of releases and remixes under monikers like sequel or azuni, he gained himself a big reputation as washerman. he founded his own label deep down slam and released also for different labels such as kerri chandler s madhouse to name only one

figure 73 introduces a new face to the family - manchester-bread and now berlin-based setaoc mass. after recently launching his own imprint sk_eleven and putting out several releases that already tread in figures lineage of modern, high-precision techno, the label is thrilled to get this promising new artist on board. the five-tracker shows setaoc mass at his most versatile yet and clearly displays the producers talent for constructing both strong atmosphere as well as sheer dance-floor effectiveness.

for their second vinyl release, the guys from initial berlin get none other than detroit techno legend claude young to open their new va compilation with a beautiful ambient mix of *no longer us*. knotweed records owner philippe petit follows with *versatile* a 707-heavy jam à la john heckle whilst on the b side, youngsters kalli, lado and viels give their personal views on the berlin techno scene with three relentless and punishing stompers! limited to 500 copies / silk-screened sleeve by artist franck itow.

new years deal - following hot on the heels of tobys brilliant long player rising son we bring you a couple of our favorite tracks remixed by two of our favorite producers, namely i:cube and session victim. the versatile veteran nicolas chaix kicks things off in his own unique style on his interpretation of love affair with widescreen pads and subterranean clanks and growls setting things up for a heady house journey. session victim do their thing on slo flava, jacking up the tempo and turning in a bouncing live jam with a soulful edge. completing this ep we also have the two original versions of love affair and slo flava in all their glory.

stuart li, better known as basic soul unit, has been dropping quality records via a litany of highly respected imprints like ostgut ton, creme organization, mule electronic and versatile over the past decade. hypnotic and deep, but always funky, li now brings his rugged house to the dekmantel imprint for the very first time, serving up this finely crafted follow-up to his 2012 debut album.

same procedure, different music! again the imprint’s limited serie steps up with a one-sided vinyl. limitation to 50 transparent vinyls only! this time the music is contributed by no other than snuffo, one half of the infamous snuff crew. well known through releases on labels like bpitch control, rush hour or their very own imprint snuff trax the boys are no stranger to the scene. „one of those nights“ is a good example for snuffo’s versatile musical approach as he delivers a pretty technoid piece of music. the track is all about the hypnotic vocal-sample that makes you wanna go mad. paired with a heavy-ass baseline this track is exactly what you need to have one of those nights.

the rhythm odyssey (dean meredith) is one of the most prolific and versatile producers on the planet with a prodigious career that spans over 20 years. a founding member of chicken lips and bizarre inc. the rhythm odyssey that s all acidic analog rawness and fuzzy vintage synths.

berlin based label mos ferry prod. is celebrating the release of the 4th studio album by their very own dapayk solo. titled #nofilter. since 1996 producer niklas worgt is regarded as one of the most creative and versatile protagonists of europes club scene. several projects for his label mos ferry prod., like the i love vinyl- festival or the work on new dapayk & padberg releases have kept him busy during the last 5 years. but finally he came around to spend some solo time in the studio

haiku and simone gatto teams up for their first featuring release ever, getting the inspiration from a memorable weekend in berlin. raw waxes seventh release starts offa limited series of five porn-­not-­porn artworks marked by benedikt rugar, berlin-­&#8208, based illustrator known in the business for collaborating with german institutions like berghain, groove.de and cocktail d amore. sonntagnacht features three versatile, heartfelt tracks joining each one’s skills into a singular product. the release is out on vinyl only and contains a 30x30 cm hand-­&#8208,numbered additional postcard.

transit welcomes the mysterious fx mchn to the fold, who brings with him the previously released trippy, lo-fi warehouse monster - dünn -, alongside the spaced-out funk of - piter de vries -. on the flip-side, a stunning acidic remix from one of house music s most talented and versatile producers, roman flügel, completes the package. don t miss out on a chance to grab this classic from fx mchn on vinyl if you missed it first time around. special thanks to london housing trust. dedicated to the spaces between. limited to 300 copies and housed in a matte printed sleeve. original artwork by alex sullivan.

punctual is a stripped back, bleepy warehouse machine that hits hard but is versatile and funky. remix duties are taken care of by alex under from spain. after patrick s 12 on alex s cmyk musik it was time to invite alex into his community and alex delivered big time. alex refines the main ideas in the track, boiling it down to a solid groove and adding a killer bass riff that sounds like it was meant to be there all along.

up and coming belgium-born activist philippe petit, operator of the knotweed and decision making theory labels, returns to figure spc with a delightfully versatile four tracker. spanning cold-wavesynth electronics, purist club techno and up-building melodic zones, its perhaps petits strongest effort yet. capturing a neo-classical, archaic mood in >mist<, philippe works stunning cyclic synth themes along with tactile filtering drum patterns. >solaris< and >negative zone< then both work stand-out tracky, trippy elements into two killer club weapons, showing off the frenchmans studio skills. the lighter footprint of >suspended< closes the ep with a joyful, above the clouds journey, lifting up weightlessly into the ether.

simon baker launches his own bkr projekt with a bang, showcasing his versatile style with three stripped back & rolling techno tracks! hand-stamped & limited to 200 copies.

2015 repress !! the prolific lay-far has had a string of stunning 12 inches over the past few years and nothing seems to be stopping him either. aroop roys eclectic work as a producer has been supported worldwide by numerous tastemakers including gilles peterson, kyoto jazz massive, patrick forge and laurent garnier. we got in touch with aroop after hearing his brilliant contributions on g.a.m.m. (brazil breakdown part 1 & 2) and on his basic fingers debut he continues his trait of delivering top quality reworks. three versatile tracks that pack a mean punch. rare groove, steel band disco and a slice of funk - it is all in here. come get it while its hot!

the boldly titled new release on nous klaer might not sound like what you expect. trance unlimited is a four-track-run full of kicks and curiosities, crafted by dj/musician/label owner benedikt frey. though this versatile producer is new to the label, he sounds perfectly at ease, providing us with a warm and balanced 12 inch for dancefloor fun and bumpy road trips. after releases on hivern discs, live at robert johnson and his own love pain sunshine & rain, benedikt frey explores new rhythmic ranges and phasing patterns on this ep. whilst all tracks are dancefloor-ready, it s the a2 that s the raving giant: trance unlimited.

(includes downloadcard) hunee presents his debut album hunch music, a striking assembly of the artists versatile inspirations and productional talent.it is a rich musical journey that latches onto you and doesnt let go easily. hun choi, better known as hunee, is a korean berliner who moved to amsterdam over a year ago. in berlin he used to work in a record store where he could extend his unquenchable enthusiasm for music. the connection with rush hour was a natural continuation of his musical path

long-time techno protagonist and figure mainstay johannes heil returns with a new 4-track package under his cryptik pseudonym. continuing the focus on a more leftfield, experimental sound, cryptik emerses the listener into a soundtrack world of rich sound, depth of field and versatile, changeable moods. by no means a simple club record, all four tracks offer subtle and rich musical content, each telling a story with beautiful melancholic melodies and rushes of endorphins. from elongated 10 minute journeys into the more reflective zones of heils techno world, snaking and building, showing off all the skills he collected over his 20 years-plus career at the top of his artform, crypik is a dance on the senses. from the cinematic elegance of >the gate<, or the bleep-laden epic of >radiance<, to the post-house piano led drama of >messenger< or the heavyweight synth swarms of >belief<, the ep is full of passion and life, capturing truly magic moments.