new york house legend david morales arrives on radio slave’s rekids for a vinyl only release. homage to his formative years at the influential club of the same name, morales’ red zone project is the moniker which the def mix veteran produced many of his seminal remixes under, from the thompson twins to shawn christopher, clive griffin to overweight pooch and propaganda to the pet shop boys. rekindling the pseudonym for a vinyl only appearance on matt edwards’ renowned imprint, the release initiates with a robust dancefloor workout titled ‘don’t go’ that’s laced with heady melodies and energetic hats. meanwhile, ‘tribal funk’ is a more rhythmic cut featuring thudding drums, deep chords and compelling vocal samples.

following the great ep from doomwork, italy strike back with the duo reform! two guys who joined their mind together to create music, testing new electronic paths, playing with external machines to creates their own sounds, after only one release and one track on a compilation you can see that the duo have a lot to say into techno. reform bring here with “chaotic dimension“ a very complete release who take from techno madness with chaotic dimension to deep techno for extremis passing by a super funky vibe for dancewear with this vocal who drives you, to end with treasure who deliver a mind blowing experience.

with their next carefully curated release, the opilec music label begins to shine a light on the roots of italo with the reissue of an ultra rare and obscure synth italo disco track by a. avenue from 1984.

the official re-issue of the dub classic -space invaders- available as extended 2lp vinyl-set with 20 tracks and poster. the original album from 1981 has been state-of-the-art remastered and is twinned with a second disc of the original vocal versions. all recordings recorded at channel one with the roots radics and mixed by scientist at king tubby’s with producer linval thomspon.

the official re-issue of the dub classic “wins the world cup” available as extended 2lp vinyl-set with 20 tracks and poster. the original album from 1982 has been state-of-the-art remastered and is twinned with a second disc of the original vocal versions. all music recorded at channel one with the roots radics and mixed by scientist at king tubby’s with producer henry “junjo” lawes.

kauf is a l.a.-based singer and composer of exquisite synth-heavy vocal backed scores. fort romeau is a house music producer from uk. one is remixing the other. the result couldnt be better: music for ballroom dancing and putting your greasy leather jacket over your tuxedo and wearing biker boots to a cocktail dress. comes with extended vocal and instrumental mix.

hand stamped vinyl only release with promo feedback form included... the a side, body action has been causing quite a stir since it was included in medlar s excellent solid steel mix last year. with it s recognisable vocal hook and piano line, it stood out amongst the high calibre of records included. on the flip aya chan is a brand new cut but channels medlar s love for classic 80 s labels such as west end & prelude.

justin robertson’s deadstock 33s released an acclaimed album in 2015, ‘everything is turbulence’, picking up plaudits from leading press, djs and music fans alike. now the label behind the lp, skint records, offers up the first batch of fascinating remixes from a broad array of dance music talents. running back boss gerd jansen, techno titan oliver deutschmann and argentinian house heroes (& vocal collaborators) dj pareja take on ‘metal taste’ and ‘bajo la luna’ with stunning results.

previously one half of the advent, colin mcbean aka mr. g is legendary in the underground scene. having been in the game for more than 25 years, mr. g has gained a cult following through his passionate dedication to making music and his powerful live energy. hes a dj that takes his craft very seriously and feels every beat even more so than his adoring crowds. precious cargo is a perfect example of mr. gs elated, pounding, deep house style a club track refined from years of playing live and responding to his crowds. the ‘vocal mix’ features punchy, spirited vocals to complete that traditional mr g style which manages to combine a soulful feel with a gritty, deep bassline. with sassy vocals from blondewearingblack and mr gs signature uncompromisingly pumping beat,precious cargo is backed with exlcusive vinyl only dubs and a remix from kzr.

we finished 2015 with a six-track jumbo ep from borrowed identity and thought we d repeat the same trick for 2016, though this time with originals from okayama-based producer keita sano. eye begins with keep an eye out, pt.2, a propulsive song that sounds like a lost contender for the knight rider theme. own signal keeps things dark, but with a spartan bleakness. the side finishes with smoker, another manic cut that ll give you chills. the flip finds keita exploring brighter sounds without losing that industrial, jagged edge. trmk is essentially a beat track that ll ignite any dance floor and fix is a herky-jerky ditty that ll get you stomping around the club like a possessed reveler. the 12inches cherry on top is think twice, a funky ass-shaker that centers around a crackly sample of crowd noise, a chopped-up disco vocal, and bouncy bass. a fiery finale for this hedonistic party.

daniela caldellas is a producer and dj from brazil. having released music in many styles and guises over the years, burn the past, her debut offering as terr, sees her return to her electro and techno roots. this three track ep on hotflush recordings showcases caldellas extensive capabilities as a producer, with a variation of styles present throughout. from the vocal refrains of burn the past via metropoliss electro flirtation to the stadium-sized may day, caldellas flexes a sure-footed range that hints at whats to come.

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.

4th album from andy stott, a follow-­up to 2014s faith in strangers, once again featuring vocal contributions from alison skidmore, fourth world pop variants joining the dots between haruomi hosono & ryuichi sakamoto, newworldaquarium, ruff sqwad and theo parrish. mastered by matt colton at alchemy

this promising israeli talent delivers two slow burning tracks oozing with eastern influence and informed by the modern sounds of dance. part of the 84% creativity crew, naduve presents his second release with cocktail d amore in the form of a two track ep which revels in it s dark and seductive energy. -no good news- builds over it s 7-minute run layering mystic vocal synths and coupling them with splashing hats and tight shakers to give just enough beat driven energy to keep a crowd to attention. the flying guitars and staccato synths of a trip in tel aviv slither over half beat percussive structures to give this track a sinister feel ideal for late, late, late nights. wunderkind man power drops a tab on a trip, giving it a fresh take perfect for psychedelically inclined moments.

halogens latest release brings two seasoned craftsmen, ilk & etch together for a collaborative effort on my soul. the two combine their production skills for a soulful stepper with intricate drum patterns layered with classic breakbeats, soul samples, and heavy sub bass - taking the listener back to the classic 90 s jungle era with modern day influences.
the b-side features remix duties from danny scrilla. danny is a well seasoned producer with releases on such labels as cosmic bridge, civil music, rudimentary records, and most recent zam zam sounds. danny brings his integrity to my soul with a heavy 808 halftime intro, seductive piano work, and detailed horn stabs, leading the listener into a melodic dance floor jungle shuffle with a delicate vocal sample weaving in and out of the track sending chills down your spine.

record store day special edition vinyl repress with new cover art, includes two exclusive tracks.

with the telepathy ep, new talent dalvik debuts on vinyl with four high-quality, classic underground house tracks. -real- starts off as a deep, prescription underground inspired track, yet with plenty of fresh new ideas and a voice sampling to be recognized. -after glow- is a slower hypnotic synth journey perfect for the early morning dj set or to chill to the day after. the b-side starts off with a peak hour house slammer, serving as a nice complement to the deeper a side. the final track is a more leftfield, experimental journey, with vocal snippets and trippy synths. the under the radar label romb records delivers another dj favorite!

italy s fastest rising name in house and techno returns to the respected drumcode imprint with this blistering new 4- track ep, climax. featuring a distinctive vocal sample crescending over a typically thumping bassline, opening lead track climax grows gradually with the introduction of a single synth note and skipping hi-hats.

it s time for the big cat and his party groovers! in this fifth volume coyu shows us one of his multiple faces as a producer. the ep contains sex is drama, powerful house music with heavy beats and an outstanding vocal leading the track, and who s wearing the trousers, a track with touches of uk garage, acid house and a big 90s feeling. this kind of appearances of the label boss on suara are not very usual so enjoy this couple of bombs, you won t regret! big support from: mark knight, paco osuna, nicole moudaber, carlo lio, prok & fitch, huxley, tube & berger and many more!

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the enigmatic hyenah steps into the spotlight once again for its third freerange release, following hot on the heels of their objektivity debut which is still causing major waves worldwide. with a distinctive sound which melds afro-influenced rhythms with european deep and minimal house sensibilities, hyenah has won many fans from across the dance spectrum and can be tracked down to a certain well known club in berlin which hosts its regular party known as rise. the idea unleashes a powerful blast of percussion-heavy beats which form the perfect foundation for sas lazarusman to lay down his distinctive spoken-word vocal. the track builds steadily, the intensity increasing throughout as extra stabs and layers of strings soar above the pulsing synths and throbbing sub bass.

first release in minuendo by marc cotterell owner and producer of plastik people recordings with vocalist doreen younglove. contains remix by chris gray (deep4life).

vox populi come through with their third release. this time mrs jones delivers four minimal inspired cuts chocked full of grindy deep synth work, vocal manipulations and popping percussion.

basement galaxy is a technological concept that will surge from mind expansive soundtracks to no holds barred dj lineups bursting with technotensity. with ardent focus on the underground to the masters of the overground, without constraint, deserving voices shall be heard. the first installation of the basement galaxy soundtrack series features house/techno pro baller, jerome sydenham. here, sydenham give us a glimpse into his techno remix savoir faire. this 8-track techno boner features tracks from craig, planetary assault systems, truncate, radio slave, raiz, kyle geiger and bobby dowell, tom laws and xhin. the remixes of raiz - keep secrets and planetary assault systems - gt were collaborations with the legendary function (sandwell district)

loose joints pop your funk: the complete singles collection will be released on vinyl via west end records for record store day. the tracks arthur russell created for loose joints are among his most enduring, dance floor-ready productions. the group has been the subject of various rounds of reissues courtesy of west end, but this coming april version is for the completists, taking its basis from a 2013 japan-only cd set. included across six sides are six versions of is it all over my face, among them larry levan s original female vocal version and two 2001 remixes from masters at work. the record store day release also includes various takes of the group s other singles, pop your funk and tell you today.

following on from their hard hitting previous release quarantine , east london s phil passera & chieka ononye deliver their 4th release as payfone on new york s golf channel recordings. a side catholic central emerges from a dark street corner to bloom into a moody synth and bass heavy rhythm, before colliding with a disco riff that could have easily been borrowed from the master tapes of late 1970 s atlanta outfit brick. featuring the vocal style of argentinian pia gonzalez antar, who in confession recalls the dark dynamic of a relationship with a previous lover many years her senior. the room shaking b side comes courtesy of d marc cantu s haze mix that delivers a pounding late night electronic soul voyage. cantu has been releasing genre defying records since the late 2000 s, and performs as one third of jakbeat super group x2 alongside traxx & jtc.  golf channel every time !

limitierte nachpressung der ersten rone ep aus 2008 auf blau-transparentem vinyl. der französische produzent begeisterte die internationale szene mit seiner mixtur aus minimal, shoegaze-psychedelia und detroit und landete in den playlisten von ellen allien bis laurent garnier.

the motech label has been building a high reputation of late but it’s actually been three years since co-owner, detroit’s dj 3000 (franki juncaj) released a 12 inch of his own. putting that to rights, he delivers take me away, due for release in april and featuring a deadly remix by truncate. the original version of take me away is a deep and hypnotic builder with a relentless groove that stands astride detroit techno and tough house, a style that dj 3000 has championed over the years. truncate is the alias of audio injection (la’s david flores). his remix ups the tempo and adds an infectious vocal cut-up, turning take me away into a raw, hard-hitting cut. the truncate remix has already been picked up by eats everything for his new fabric mix, out soon, as well as receiving early support from dave clarke on his white noise radio show and ben sims on the october edition of run it red.

ostgut ton reissues acht of zehn with original tracks by din (aka efdemin and marcel fengler), fiedel and tobias. 2015 marked ostgut tons ten-year anniversary, celebrated with an extensive 30 track compilation release, titled ostgut ton | zehn, spread out over ten 12inch vinyl records housed inside a limited box set. this sampler sold out in no time, which is why ostgut ton is re-issuing these ten 12inches individually in 2016. bubbling synths, a stoic bassdrum, some live hi-hat percussion and synth pads full of bliss – what started as marcel fengler’s and efdemins inaugural collaboration as din for 2013s masse ballet sees its continuation in form of mono on a1. on a2 fiedel contrasts the opening tracks cool sounds with an upbeat contribution: probe-806 gently brushes funk, electro, acid and even boogie territory atop the general muscular rhythm. analogue synth aficionados are being served by tobias.: like a drug is a minimalist techno track with maximalist dancefloor effect through its use of haunting, distanced vocal fragments, discomforting alarm tones and crackling background textures. as with every good drug, you dont necessarily want more of it, but rather a longer duration of effect (in this tracks case: 8:36 minutes).

beyond the wizards sleeve, the sonic brotherhood of erol alkan and richard norris, present a brand new single, diagram girl released april 8th 2016 on phantasy. taken from a forthcoming album, diagram girl glides into view on the wings of hannah peel s reflective, androgynous vocal, glacial synthesis and a haze of woozy electronic beats, as if its willing spring into existence.

seems like somethings going on across the pond at the moment with seemingly blossoming, or at least rejuvenated scenes in the united states and canada. our last handful of releases on freerange have included artists from montreal, tujuana, pittsburgh and chicago and were about to add los angeles to the list with this new one from justin jay and ulf bonde. the young producers have been steadily building steam with a number of fine releases the last couple of years and we welcome them to freerange for their debut ep entitled indecision. the title track sets the mood with a low-slung, super-deep house groove complete with an intimate vocal and a charming simplicity which contributes to the powerful end result. elements come into focus then disappear in a fog of reverb whilst playful guitar picks add a live jammed feel to the loping groove giving things a bob moses/francis harris kind of vibe

when kellerkind published his first tracks on sirion records in 2008, nobody ever considered the success story of marco biagini s alter ego. eight years later he looks back on numerous releases, among others on stil vor talent, flash, katermukke or hive audio. his record debut on sirion in 2012 another breakthrough, with special mention required for the title song “disco on the dancefloor”. it’s with this song that kellerkind has definitely won the hearts of his audience and thus left a lasting aftertaste which continues until today. his fourth ep on sirion with the promising title “way out” builds up on the 2010 published “altro mondo ep”. three reduced techhouse tracks promising pure dancefloor feeling with finely assorted forward directional sound elements and smooth deepness. the slightly hypnotic vocal smasher in christian nielsen remix carries nicely with the three tracks in every way and completes the catalog number 42 elegantly.

gari romalis and lello di franco - dreamin for the uninitiated, our man gary romalis is the unsung master of detroit’s house and techno scene. having djed across the motor city’s top venues for the last three decades, gary is somewhat of a seminal figure for many of detroit’s djs currently at the forefront. following a slew of high quality releases on various labels over the past few years, gary now unleashes that special flavour on us for skylax 142! he is not alone though. with him, he brings all round italian partymaker, and top selector in his own right, lello di franco. let me tell you, this duo’s collaboration is something to behold. throughout all 3 tracks on the record, gary and lello maintain the essence of what the detroit underground is all about, stripped back tracks with soul that never feel like they go ‘big’ for the sake of it. while dreamin (wanda mix) may be packing a big kick and power clap combo, it’s the elegantly filtered, jazzy sample that will leave you wishing that the track lasted forever. the vibe takes a dip right into the deep in detroit underground (beat dat mix). spacious pad synths alongside a mesmeric vocal carry us through. taking a step back up, afrobeat rounds off the ep, made with a solid toolkit of afro-centric samples.

** repress 2016 ** hnny strikes again with his second 12 inch on local talk this year. the lead track tears puts hnny back in peaktime territory and as with previous tracks yearning and for the very first tim, hnny shows you do not need many ingredients to serve classic house flavours, just the right amount of grit and a irresistible vocal. first out on the b-side is gymnastics, a blistering disco number or as tooli described it >a 100% string-stomper<. ending this 12 inch is no tears, a dub version with all the key details from tears but also goes deeper and with more added efx. an absolute guarantee to jack your body. local talk is talking to you

** repress 2016 **
hnny is back on local talk, and this time hes giving us noth-ing! after smash hits for the very first time, yearning and tears weve reached the fourth release on local talk and it s just as magnificent as his previous tracks. this single-sided and limited 12 is packed with all the trademarks of a great hnny track, its easy to see anyone would fall for this release - its got all the things weve come to love and enjoy from his effortless productions, clean melodies, vocal lines and harmonies that fit exceptionally well & distill the very essence of what house is about.

with summer just round the corner, hell yeah come up with some essential—and fully, officially licensed—new cuts from balearic gabba sound system edit master enzo elia. he touches up some historic italo house with his usual masterful touch and will have you yearning for boat party season before the tracks have even finished playing. if you loved the italian s take on soft house company what you need, you should go crazy for this new offering. up first is italo-piano-house classic morenas s hazme sonar, which is eight minutes of diva vocal athletics, big synths and pumping retro drums that will make you punch the air. fun and fulsome, it is a sure fire classic house winner this summer. jazzy doll s ladybird is next and in enzo s hands becomes a rubbery, ducking and diving house cut with big hand claps, bubbling bass and loose limbed percussion that is ripe for raves on the sea.

finale sessions is excited to have another parisian on our superb roster and janeret is not one to sleep on that s for sure. so we are getting right to the music with the first track midnight soul one of my favorites for sure with its beautiful keys and its rich pads and it s enormous bass this track is a latenight beater for sure. track two-contrast-is more on the techier side of things with more pads and a think basline no question a floor pumper it also has really nice drums to flavor that nice vocal. track three subdub this track is more for the dub techno crowd for sure with its super deep chords and its deep sub ambiance sound track four ehtereal electro madness is i am going to say

paride saraceni s debut truesoul release, burning, brings us three uplifting and vocal-heavy tech house tracks. a steady groove throughout, saraceni s choice of instrumentation and flowing percussion create a melodic yet techy release with all three tracks laced with a solid kick drum, tinkering high hats and sporadic vocals. burning is the perfect offering for the new year and proves there are big things on the horizon for saraceni

sebastian fiegen rolls out his debut solo release for cadenza records this spring, with a trio of excellent house cuts on the theofidelity ep. the german producer has been crafting quality productions for some time now under aliases and collaborations, and its on lucianos label where he makes his mark as a solo artist. dopeman opens the ep with a rolling chi-town house style groove, a simple yet effective filtered vocal loop and sustained strings harvest the feel good vibes over its solid beats. fiegen keeps up the pace with anando, more drum led house grooves with a high production value, the vocal refrain cutting in and out of the mix whilst the simplistic bassline and woody percussion maintains the bouncing vibes. closing the ep is th01, again coming correct with the feel good factor with its use of the looped sample and lazy, hypnotizing drums. a cracking debut production from fiegen, and a well rounded release for cadenza.

herck is back on fa>le records with this sublime ep. fathoms steals the show, rolling percussive groove, crazy vocal and a a break that will make the hairs on your neck stand on end. on the flip are criteria and uniform. another 2 great cuts. the young romanian is on fire. expect to see a lot of him in 2016.

repress 2016, support from ben sims, james ruskin, edit select, truncate, exos, dustin zahn, alan fitzpatrick, skream..
uk techno veteran broom is one of the most consistent producers in the game and on neon, he delivers four killer dance floor tracks. inspired in equal parts by the swirling, dub techno of chain reaction and the insistent, loopy techno of mid to late-90s jeff mills, the release starts with the steel-plate percussion and churning chord builds of -m19-. broom keeps his focus on that approach for -energy-, where doubled-up claps and clanging chords create an eerie but urgent sensibility, while the title track is a slightly less visceral affair thanks to the inclusion of a sleepy vocal sample amid the churning keys. finally, -involver- sees broom focus his energies elsewhere, its acidic, grimy groove coming across like steve bicknell in a bad mood.

dj support : shonky, steve lawler, politics of dancing, danny serrano, darius syrossian, julien sandre, timmy p
imperative is a groovy house track with delayed vocal stabs & a sampled female vocal running though with added with 808 clicks, chords & a snapping snare. the system2 remix of imperative is just as cool with a rolling breaky drum loop giving it a 90s house feel, again the vocal leads the track with the groovy bass & chords built around it. first up on the b side once again is a cool groove with sampled vocals & electronic bleeps echoing through the mix. last but not least the juliche hernandez remix of once again has a more 90s feel to it. fast paced with great percussive hits & a chunky bassline to lead, all in all great release aimed firmly at the dancefloor.

the last untitled future times white label release arrived in 2012, a record that we now know, thanks to the eagle-eyed searchers of discogs, featured a hunee edit of re-mida by don carlos. we dont know what kind of material features on this new untitled release from the label, but the bumping hip house rhythm and vocal combo and lush 80s analogue bassline suggests some kind of vintage material has gone under the knife to create this track. regardless, this one-sided 12inch is another essential cut from the dc-based operation.

controlling body is the new album by peder mannerfelt featuring vocal contributions from glasser. amazing gatefold artwork and 180g vinyl.

next in line to work with underground imprint getme! is uk artist nicky otter, with gme012: i can t really explain (it), a two track release out on 14th march across vinyl and digital platforms. across the ep, nicky ventures between parameters of ambient electronica and big, bad club tracks. nickys outsider sound find its perfect home on london s getme! label, both artist and label undefinable by genre, shape or sound. a-side i can t really explain (it) is a straight call for the dance floor for those after sounds on a more house and garage tip. originally trained as a drummer, nickys percussive talent shines across this bassy number, complete with creeping melody and layered vocal samples for a track nodding to club edits from a nostalgic time gone by. moving into murkier territories, b-side sketch original slow is journey through the darker strains of electronica, hazy techno feels and euphoric ambient vibes. dreamy melodies and carefully mapped out drum patterns meet here, giving sketch original slow an other-worldly feel.

kris- & konflikthantering ii/iii (kln008) features 4 tracks including songs from haralds live repertoire as well as a remix of his studio barnhus debut sabor latino now interpreted by the queen of pampa, areal and kompakt, ada. kris- & konflikthantering is swedish for crises and conflict management, as well as a course at university guiding you how to manage scenarios involving crises and strategies in handling conflicts.

limited edition 12 inch hybrid disk (one sided picture disk)
the third edition of figure’s recently launched run of limited edition hybrid discs sees the label head helping a 90’ies classic to new glory. when originally released in 1995, ian pooley’s celtic cross destroyed clubs everywhere with its iconic vocal sample and hypnotic bass bleeps. len faki’s remix treatment is a sublte one, which manages to leave most of the original’s elements in tact while still expanding upon its fiercely banging character

iron me chops the electronics in a minimal manner with his grÜn ep. atmospheric, dark and driving, an abstract version of early techno and future minimal. two tracks of advanced minimalism in which innovatively processed vocal snippets become the missing link between sharp percussion and lingering atmospherics. techno and minimal combined perfectly. early plays by troy pierce, magda amongst others.

as a teaser for the upcoming release of super double-12- from stillmusic, ahead of jerome deradji s comp of early house tracks. you get the super rare frankie knuckles remixes of unfinished business - out of my hands, along with the killer original disco release by chicago disco band omni. be silly not to...