third shot on connwax! following up our first two widely acclaimed eps produced by eduardo de la calle and refracted, three unique and versatile techno tracks are emerging from the abyss. banging raw rhythms, sharp chords along with stripped down and spaced out soundscapes recomposed to an out of the ordinary highlight of the berlin based producer monomood who recently did a great release on uncanny valleys sublabel shtum. limited to 250 copies.

cryptik = techno diversity! continuing a prolific run this year on figure, veteran german producer johannes heil launches a new alter-ego with >cryptik<. combining his trademark darker techno explorations, with more positive, uplifting melodies, cryptik offers a yet-unseen take on heils sound, always versatile, always breaking the mold.

fierce berlin techno tracks from mike dehnert. strong and versatile release with mikes special sound signature!

supported by: nic fanciulli , mirco violi, mihalis safras, gruber & nuernberg, gavin herlihy, sebastian lutz, richie hawtin, d.diggler,..
one of the hottest greek commendations to the electronic music scene is mark spanoudakis aka kreon. someone may know him because of his releases on cecille, robsoul, below, resopal, be_chosen or freerange. but also with his companion lemos he has some stuff out there like on labels resopal red or be chosen. with his very versatile sound he achieved high rotation and made it into the playlists of international top acts & compilations. for his debut on plastic city he predicts a revolution...

as bass culture proudly reaches its 40th release, it gives us great pleasure to welcome back john jastszebski after he last turned out an ep for us back in 2012. releases for phonogramme and robsoul in the past two years have confirmed that he is a force to be reckoned with in the booming parisian house and techno scene. his approach on the would be back e.p fits in perfectly with the bass culture aesthetic, delivering tracks with a simple immediacy, always loaded with soul in just the right places, but never shirking the all-important groove. > would be back< s sturdy beat leads neatly up to a colourful burst of piano chords and rousing strings that make this into a perfect summer house cut. > fevrier< comes on with an entirely different season in mind, as mysterious and dubby tendrils of synths and samples unfurl around each other with a distinctly wintry mood. > my girl< meanwhile keeps the energy levels up with a stripped back, punchy beat, filling the space in the mix out with rousing pads that soothe and uplift.for a remix of > would be back<, we decided to turn to a long-time legend of the uk house scene, nail. his remix takes a more emotive approach to johns original, dropping in some playful synth lines and dreamy effects with stunning results. reaching across all seasons, situations and times of day and night, the would be back e.p delivers just the kind of versatile house music that sets our souls alight here at bass culture

continuing to operate on the very outer fringes of the techno and electronica genre, a sagittariun returns this autumn with a new release on elastic dreams. following on from 2013s acclaimed dream ritual album and the 2014 single the jupiter chronicles ep, the one born under the ninth sign offers up more cosmic techno and astral excursions on the wish you were there ep. from the searing techno of loopholes to the heavy break and subaquatic melodies of the lathe of heaven to the wide-eyed and emotive closer of blakes vision, another trio of versatile tracks from the archer here.

plastic love welcomes fellow angeleno michael walsh on board for the 2nd release on their budding label. walsh s debut ep showcases the producer s breadth and depth of all things rave with two distinct tracks aimed squarely at the dancefloor. before when it was new s unmistakeable melody act as a call to the dancefloor while a rumbling bassline underneath keeps you locked into a groove. strobe lights arpeggiated bassline and snappy disco drums showcase how versatile walsh can be. remixes come courtesy of label co-boss maheras as well as caravan boss and aus music stalwart dj october

butch returns to desolat this october for a long time now, butch has been regarded as one of the most versatile producers in electronic music and his releases across a range of different labels including sei es drum, cocoon, rekids and visionquest reflect this.

ooc records is a new sub label and the latest member of the subwax bcn family. first release sees a various artists ep feat. 3 strong, versatile & raw dub techno and detroit sounds. vinyl only, don t snooze..

with focus battling between murderous bass and bewildering soundscapes throughout the ep, the choice of three energies and tones makes kalawila s debut a surely applicable dance floor tool for techno and house devotees alike. stockholm/berlin-based kalawila debuts on his own imprint, mountain explosion device, with an ep made for warehouses. slagsmal utbröt pa mount everest ep’ is an ensemble of three dark house tracks on the verge of techno, each sonically similar and yet delicately versatile in function. slagsmål utbröt på mount everest is a forward-leaning and fast paced roller with long build-up. meanwhile khajuraho is steadily reclined on cooler percussion and kindred warehouse bass-sounds. pluto far sparken then shifts focus slightly to the peripheries in a deeper passage of harmonics and reverberations.

that man, craig mcnamara aka last magpie, is proving a popular choice round here at hypercolour/losing suki hq. with various eps and remixes for both our labels, it s also rubbed off on some of our artists too, with the likes of maya jane coles being a big supporter (getting a last magpie re-rub of her everything track on her new label i/am/me). his always on point blend of genres, from bumpin garage kissed house to hardcore bass monsters mark him out as a very versatile producer, and on the she won t let ep, the magpie once again spreads his wings over four cuts.

the next outing on mora music comes from leeds based tms, delivering two well-rounded & versatile tracks. *fuck you, pay me* is the peak timer with firing, pounding kick drums and off-key stabs in the background. it builds to a crescendo of intense feedback, before suddenly dropping with the bass line you have been waiting for. *slomotion* on the b-side is the slow burner of the ep confirmed by the beautiful hook that comes in halfway through the track. rounding off the release comes a remix of slomotion from mora music favourite bobby o donnell. this hypnotic trippy little number raises the bar, taking the track to an intense dance floor high.

in 2012 society of silence released their first ep on their own imprint and, by being supported by such artists as shake shakir, efdemin, signifying monkey ep has been a great sucess, nick hoeppner has played their track b workin on his fabric podcast.2013 began with matin noir on fragil musique. once again they are exploring the expanse of techno music and the single is backed by a stunning remix from ukrainian producer vakula. and in june 2013, it s on dj gilb r label versatile that society of silence fourth ep unijambist has been released, followed by to the maggot ep in january 2014.now it s time for the parisian duo to reveal sos02, their new maxi, back on their own imprint. chroma is a jacking techno track with deep dub synth s chords. the release also comes with a tunnel track, for dark clubs and tascam dub, which is a low-fi tape stretched track. the ep is already supported by nick hoppner and anton zap

mile high records comes up with a first various artists release including janeret, fabe, supertape and bastien carrara. specially designed for sweaty dancefloors, this versatile 4 track compilation treats differents apects of house music. from deep and spacy cuts to smashing 90s groove.

jorge velez returns to l.i.e.s. with his first effort since 2012s hassan lp. through this six track lp we see the ultra versatile velez weave seamlessly through numerous strains of electronics. very decent stuff - sure to fly out and unlikely to come back any time soon. tip!

introducing co-ops volume 1!counter004 brings together three new artists to the label, berliners roman lindau, cassegrain and savas pascalidis, alongside counterchange family member nubian mindz for this 4 track various artists 12inch.the result offers four distinct, expertly crafted techno jams in the classic tradition. real dj tools to come back to, that mature with repeat listening. versatile moments to work into non-linear sets, from four artists who each propose unique blueprints for club music today. counterchange, 2014

limited edition red vinyl pressing.
excellent 2x12 with outstanding versatile stuff, just music - too hard to categorise.

back on crosstown rebels after the barnstorming *heartbreaker* ep at the end of last year, bloc party frontman kele okereke once again shows he is a dancer at heart and a truly versatile beat maker.

fold returns following a pair of impressive 2013 releases for electric minds and george fitzgeralds manmakemusic, with the london producer bringing his house/techno/uk bass hybrid sound to his second electric minds ep, the grasshopper lies heavy. a1, gully rattles along at a brisk 135 bpm, a raw yet versatile dj tool imbued with a sense of impending dance&#64258,,,,,,,oor mischief. the a2 dun kno then drops the pace down while pursuing a subtler, more melodic arc. on the &#64258,,,,,,,ip, b1 roy batty carries with it its namesakes sense of menace as its escalating synth stabs drive the track onwards. ep closer harlyns dub strips things down for the deepest track of the 12 inch, with folds love for dubbier elements of techno brought to the fore.

considered a master in his trade, long-time techno history-maker johannes heil returns for his second release in as many months, following up his extended dub sessions on figure spc with a versatile mixture of ambient and floor-heating vibes on transitions

this limited edition 7 vinyl from mcm, released in conjunction with headcount records is a little slice of history. the former lyricist and front-man of the pioneering uk hip hop crew, caveman delivers two solid joints. caveman was the first uk hip hop group to get signed to a major label and signed to profile records in 1990. the crew quickly established themselves as one of the uks most popular and versatile acts. over 20 years after the first caveman album, mcm is back. the a side cut, r.e.a.l (rhymes equal actual life) is featuring fellow high wycombe emcee c-lone and is produced by rinse dog with the cuts by mr brown. the b-side cut is through and through mcm.

following on from his contribution to the various artists multi-dimensional world ep (asg/de002) stanny franssen returns to the de:tuned stable for a solo release with 4 tracks of floor friendly yet versatile techno

fort romeau continues to roll out thoughtfully detailed productions for ghostly in 2013. in march, the london-based producer released the chicago house influenced *sw9* single on ghostlys sub-label spectral sound, and showed his versatile house rhythms in july with its follow-up, the jetee / desire single. 2014 will see his debut album for ghostly — it is his second full-length record, with his debut album kingdoms being released last year on la outsider dance institution 100% silk. in the meantime, he continues to forge masterful house on this four-track ep, entitled stay / true.

release no.2 on nofitstate sees matthew styles taking over the reigns the signals ep is a varied beast as youd expect from one of the most distinguished and versatile producers of the last couple of years. signals kicks things off, a beautifully effortless flowing groove with on-point percussion and subtle elements that keep things moving perfectly. lucky keeps the vibe nice and deep, a razor sharp snare imbuing the track with a sense of energy whilst codex leans toward melody with it s pitch perfect arpeggiated motif dominating proceedings. gesopik console rounds the ep off nicely with a nod to nu-disco energy.

mark du mosch is a rotterdam based producer and dj who has earned the highest amount of respect in the dutch alternative music scene in the past couple of years. the reason is simple: he dares to go beyond the obvious, his raw yet emotional signature sound being distinctive, versatile and stunningly creative. expect perfectly executed analogue bliss from a craftsman who is slowly yet steadily making his way into the records bags of global house and techno connoisseurs.

limited to 250 handnumbered copies.
we proudly present 4 artists: nightdrivers (mass_prod + rufus) versatile artists who have made an analog live-take, influenced from deep house of early nineties. a sharp track that does not fail to surprise. speakdeep and jwl perform the second and third track of the ep, they developed a crescendo of sounds that takes you to an underground club. giovanni ferretti, former member of the sycamore age and multi-instrumentalist closes the album with an emotional and introspective track.

first appearance of this small-scale vinyl imprint from the east of holland with a split-release by the well-respected aroy dee (m>o>s, delsin, rush hour, dolly) and perseus traxx (bunker, m>o>s). both of them are known for their deep analogue house music productions with raw and sharp edges, but most recognizable in their work is the presence of true emotions. this will also be the distinctive element for the labels future output: emotive electronic music with the soul deep within. honest and unpolished music that is inspired by everyday life, whether it comes from pain or joy. perseus traxx kicks off with an immersive, slow building and uplifting track, followed by a moody but hypnotic and slightly acid inspired piece. aroy dee takes care of the flip-side, with a dreamy and atmospheric track, and one raw, surprising and energetic cut. a versatile selection of tracks

the first release of melbournes newest imprint, butter sessions, sees label founders, sleep d dish up a 3 track vinyl only ep. three very versatile tracks claimed to be made deep in streets of melbournes south east vary from obscure sampled house jams to stripped back jacking techno, with a rough diy edge running throughout.

after ryan davis album particles of bliss in june 2012 on traum it was clear to everyone that he was one oft he most versatile artists on the label. there was no electronic playground he did not enter. his phanstastic and illusionary music makes him such a special artist for traum.

nestled between the house & techno divide, this duo makes tracks purpose built for inner city warehouse parties with crusty open hats, thick verbs, & dissident synth stabs. carter bros transform into a versatile, bag staple.

comes on nice chunky 180grams vinyl! september, back to school again. in one side one of our favourite house artists from paris: le loup. cant stop is a funky and solid uptempo banger and cherish pauses the bpms blowing our mind out to another world showing how versatile can le loup be doing house music. on the other side one of our favourite newcomer from holland: junktion. smooth talking and lazy grind tracks are simply straight forward house music, hedonist and actual, but with some classic tricks that reminds us, in some way, to old legends.

nicone, the versatile musician and likeable style-icon: unshaven and latently bleary-eyed, of course, but elegant and - thankfully - modest at the same time. over the past years, alexander gerlach has become synonymous with a certain playful touch and light hearted attitude that flows through his music and goes hand in hand with a laidback natural tenor.

having already released music on respected labels such as dolly, philpot, mathematics, mule electronic, versatile, ostgut ton, new kanada, creme organization, nonplus+, and still music, – basic soul unit delivers 3 tracks on the inaugural release of lab.our music, the label he has started with long time friend and dj partner jason ulrich. lab.our 01 sets the tone for the new label nicely with three slices of deep & raw techno. frack marries a frantic and bottom heavy beat to a delicate melody while innershell & earwerm are both raw, jacking dancefloor workouts

early support from joris voorn!more support from karotte, reboot, mark romboy, gregor tresher.once again we witness pieetes well respected contempo techno style with the versatile 2 track ep loner.

excellent 2x 12 vinyl with outstanding versatile stuff, just music - too hard to categorise

valerio dittrich aka motsa grew up in the scottish highlands surrounded by various styles of british electronic music. this period of his life, and a lust for soulful music from any country or continent, has clearly left marks in his production style today. through the years he has collaborated and experimented in various genres to keep his output versatile. his current sound is somewhere between glitchy yet dance floor oriented beats and bass driven electronica.
includes remixes by roman rauch and lupo and a code for free download of this release.

dave aju continues his aural alchemy, reconciling genres and eras in distinct, versatile elixirs of house.

autophobia ft. luna is the lead cut from louie frscos forthcoming debut album due early next year. it comes backed with a stunning remix from label bosses art department, their first mix in some time for the imprint and a real gem from the ever on-point production duo. also offered up is an equally interesting effort from eric volta and that is sure to take the versatile young producer to the next level.

with past releases on renegade hardware/dsci4/dispatch/chronic/ and now 117, verb has been pushing his versatile sound for over 20 years and now his time is near ... with a expert knowledge in sound production his debut release on 117 is holding no bars. verb caters for the true rolling sound of dnb and demonstrates that with the dark and twisted sounds of bad boy sound then takes it up a notch with the fierce and deadly gully.
white vinyl 10 inch in clear plastic sleeve.

erster vorgeschmack auf das neue album des französischen produzenten danton eeprom, der bereits mit arbeiten auf versatile, rekids und hypercolour sowie mit remixes für royksopp, radio slave und andrew weatherall glaenzte. occidental damage ist ein energetischer hybrid aus detroit techno, chicago-house und leftfield-pop, mit remixes von andreas tome (fondation), lee burton (klik) und cardopusher (hyperdub/tigerbeat6).

an entirely new label with fresh artists from any direction. both tracks compiled on this release are deep and spheric in their mood, similar in style, but rather different and special in their shapes of individuality. the a-side delivers a slightly straight and powerful track from alma. carried by soft moog-basses and playful spheric breaks in addition to an authentic summer groove it is definitely suitable to create open-air feeling - a glistening interpretation of a green morning. gebby dibson contributed an emotional and slow house production to the b-side of this release. in so doing, they patterned pretty versatile varieties of electronic styles. in this case its hard to classify, but joyful to listen to… just beautiful.

three track ep with heavy influences from detroit. produced entirely with analog gear, this mature piece of music shows the true talent of this versatile producer.

flesh melting and versatile 4 tracker by samuel kerridge for downwards records. pressing on translucent vinyl.

now for the second central part we were able to win even more well-known and influential artists of the bernese music scene. on one hand, the world-famous and bustling starfighterz aka deetron as well as the versatile creative collective filewile, and on the other, morgan le fay aka benfay amongst many other things a member of the round table knights. in addition, mike machine (sinneswandel) and adriano mirabile (sinneswandel) join in to both present exciting pieces for diving into

with ynks 10inch single polytone adds another musical facet to the labels eclectic approach. having shown his musical open-mindedness with releases on tenderpark and maria colors, ynk further underlines his reputation as a highly versatile electronic producer with the joint: over a tricky midtempo funk beat ynk assembles various 70s soul samples, thus creating a warm athmosphere which is modern and aware of tradition at the same time. on the flip side lauer takes the original and turns it into a straight and sunny house track full of classic vibes with feelings of euphoria and memories from back in the day rushing through our bodies

venezuelan-born miguel toro is an impulse generator: a versatile drummer and percussionist. rhythm is his motor, but rhythm here does not just denote a motion within a certain beat. rather it means a fundamental, ever changing pulse, vibration, resonance. inspired by aesthetic forms as intense and diverse as the jungle of sounds ascending from his royal dust, miguel toro succeeds in giving them an extraordinary voice.

next up on crosstown rebels clandestine off-shoot label rebellion is the dexterous and versatile producer behind latest alias, siopis. adorning the master plan ep with a far murkier quality than previous works as silversurfer, the siopis sound is destined for the darker recesses of the club.

for release number six we have invited gothenburgs very own jackmaster sankt goeran. a devoted record collector and dj extraordinaire. the a side, local legend, is a 10 minute long acid train with a jackin beat. the b side, wallenberg6, is a melodic, sun drenched jam with a tasteful disco vibe. a versatile ep thats pressed on a white marbled vinyl. artwork made by kid kroft.

the first edition of the new album soundsculptures vol. 1 containing 9 previously unreleased songs has been completed. in a 3x12 fully jacketed album format, split into 3 individual pieces of vinyl, hence the three matrix numbers. super versatile new album from deep vocal tracks with live instrumentation to the rougher cut-up stuff of his early carrer. incredible! repress