80s japanese ambient

vinylliebhaber und hosen-fans aufgepasst: 2016 gibt es das legendäre »opium fürs volk« endlich wieder auf platte, und zwar als doppel-lp im gatefoldcover.

das album erscheint als schwarze deluxe-doppel-vinyl, im gatefold-sleeve, mit 20-seitigem booklet (inkl. linernotes und infos zur produktion) + download code.

austro pop goes xmas !

a japan-new york sonic summit where ancient meets maximum dub.

als die ndw noch dada war - bester deutscher synth-pop der frühen 80er jahre zurück auf vinyl.

unreleased live recordings and tracks from the archives of german jazz guitarist volker kriegel on 180 gram double vinyl.

italian club staple and producer kaiser turns to moc for his debris ep, showcasing three agile techno slices and a remix from exploration records chief johannes volk. “parachute” opens up the release in a spellbinding, energy-heavy manner, with its whirlwind groove and lead taking no prisoners. next up is “debris”, showing off an equally energetic prowess channeling zig zagging synths and a more melodic, yet still heavy strung bassline. “esplosione di colori”, translated as ‘color explosion’ aptly translates into sound what is usually only possible for a paint canvas. a lighthearted, arpegio-ridden track in original, johannes volk works his magic, turning it into a versatile piece of raw, dubby techno.

true mind blowing techno. amazing ep by johannes volk on the hamburg bases label and event serie. vinyl buyer get digital bonus tunes. vinyl comes with fullcover

“sawtooth novel” is a killer track, a special weapon intended for the dancefloor. the rest of the ep turns around powerful techno to more deeper and mysterious atmospheres. after his brilliant works on token and cocoon records, johannes volk continues to impress us!
some johannes’ words about his work for artcub records: “the title track “sawtooth novel” is my little hommage to the old sägezahn sound. there was a sägezahn renaissance in the rhein main area end of the 90’s, which was a huge influence for me when i went to clubs during this time. “counterbalance” has a rather subtle approach, the track lives from its effects and filtering. for the others tracks i want to express the more darker and dramatic side of techno, which is also well-equipped for the more excessive dancefloor hours.”

after his successful remix of orions gravity johannes volk returns to polytone with his debut ep. two excellent techno tracks are in place and a spaced out ambient piece called it could happen describes the mysterious view from a spacecraft cockpit into the wideness of the universe. on the a-side volk blows the whistle of the ep s title -asteroid riding- with funky chords accompanied by a wide deep bassline, short samples, classic percussions and a cropped stomping kick-drum, that let you ride through the orbit. on the b-side -earthbound- pounds with a broad hollow kick, arpeggiated synths, alerting sounds and a harmonically settled type of string-line that eases the elements diversity like the blue planets gravity. within the tracks that have been built to transport the feel of time and space, johannes volk again pushes himself on the cutting edge of electronic music.

johannes volk is a discrete man, a talented producer who does not expose himself excessively, supporting a personal approach far from the common formats. for a long time we wished to invite him on the label : it s done !! he offers to us three tracks with retrofuturistic sonorities, forming the three parts of a puzzle. birth of frequency delivers to us the fourth part with a minimalist and remix, full of mystery

it is time to turn on the strobe lights and the fog machines! exploration and johannes volk return with *the awakened guardians*. the title track on the a side sends you on a 7 minutes long journey, filled with a merciless bass, heavy dubs and a sinister atmosphere. the b side starts with *arcane*, beginning with a simple groove and evolving into a complex synth monster. last but not least we have *indestructible*, the track builds on subtle hi-hats, snare staccatos and a massive bass.
pressing on black vinyl.

it is time to turn on the strobe lights and the fog machines! exploration and johannes volk return with *the awakened guardians*. the title track on the a side sends you on a 7 minutes long journey, filled with a merciless bass, heavy dubs and a sinister atmosphere. the b side starts with *arcane*, beginning with a simple groove and evolving into a complex synth monster. last but not least we have *indestructible*, the track builds on subtle hi-hats, snare staccatos and a massive bass.
pressing on translucent dark green, smokey marbled vinyl.

tief present a very special split ep from marco bernadi and johannes volke. synth-led dancefloor bombs from the london clubnight-turned-label continuing an immense start to the label!

keeping up a high rate of release but just as high level of quality, the cinematic label turns to german dj, producer and exploration label boss johannes volk for its next ep, with a typically idiosyncratic remix from greek dub techno man xdb. volk has been producing conceptual techno since 2006, debuting with a fine ep on the revered axis label run by techno royalty jeff mills. since then he has continued to evolve on labels like steffis dolly as well as his own vinyl only imprint, and does so once again on this release.

vinyl only! forgotten planets is an adventurous voyage with heavy bass and storytelling synths, combined with hammering rimshots, snares and drums. after that we are surrounded by fog, experimental soundscapes generates a uncanny atmosphere.
on the b side we have escape mode, a massive stomper with an industrial feeling and droning alarm signals. and last but not least ancient spaceships, a little time journey into the sound of the 90ies, no barriers between detroit techno, rave, breakbeat or whatever music was called in the past or will be called in the future. 365 copies black vinyl and 165 copies red marbled vinyl. no repress!

vinyl only! forgotten planets is an adventurous voyage with heavy bass and storytelling synths, combined with hammering rimshots, snares and drums. after that we are surrounded by fog, experimental soundscapes generates a uncanny atmosphere.
on the b side we have escape mode, a massive stomper with an industrial feeling and droning alarm signals. and last but not least ancient spaceships, a little time journey into the sound of the 90ies, no barriers between detroit techno, rave, breakbeat or whatever music was called in the past or will be called in the future. 365 copies black vinyl and 165 copies red marbled vinyl. no repress!

his release on jeff mills axis sublabel 6277 was the first in a series of amazing records, which made johannes volk become a very well known and highly acclaimed producer, liveact and dj. his initial appearance on heliocentric music features a stunning dancefloor bomb, which will spark large-scale-fires in clubs around the world.
the second track on this record comes from label-owner myon, who again delivers an epic journey through the periodic table of techno. for those, who listen closer!

marbled vinyl

embark on a sonic journey with das neue elektronische volkslied, an albumby tobias. born out of a relentless pursuit of cutting-edge, non-retrospective techno tracks.

dies sind zwei kunstvolle und unwiderstehliche minimal cuts.

deluxe hardback cd book pack (with 44 pages of extensive sleeve notes and imagery about the production)

deutsch pop

ton steine scherben feiern ihren 50. geburtstag mit einer auswahl von 8 songs auf 180 gramm vinyl.

johannes volk did it again.. tip! sleeve image by arno beck

als die ndw noch dada war - bester deutscher synth-pop der frŸhen 80er jahre.

incl remix by label heads rebar

limited repress! subradeon return to their self-titled imprint with three uplifting cuts entitled >sounds of our mothers mothers< including a remix from exploration boss johannes volk. 180g vinyl.

exploration is back!

johannes volk presents on cocoon recordings the tonal reference to the origins of techno with his new ep >nevergreen<

classic lp - ltd reissue

next cocoon floor bomb! cocoon recordings is back with a bang after the winter break, cranking up the pressure once again. what s more, we re seriously pleased that we ve managed to land johannes volk for the new season. johannes has been making us smile with his productions for more than 12 years and considering his 2006 debut appeared on jeff mills axis label, it s easy to guess which direction his cocoon release is going. there are no dreamy minimal sounds or deep house trips this time round, instead you ll find headstrong techno pumping out of the speakers. tears & walls drives forward relentlessly with its meaty kick and metallic open hi-hats setting the pace. energetic and demanding throughout, johannes volk certainly takes no prisoners! -a little story about time and space- follows in its footsteps although the mood here is notably more detroit, taking us back to productions on cult labels like red planet, metroplex or the axis records sound. volk layers the track with more prominent harmonies and hypnotic arpeggios, giving it a subtle yet highly effective trance touch. the warm analog strings in the middle section underline this emotional impact and make a little story about time and space a guaranteed sunrise song for the upcoming spring and summer season, heartwarming and dance floor friendly in equal measures!

melbournes short black label has been relatively sporadic with its releases up until now, having started back in 2013 with matt kennedys together at 2am ep and dropping the third release on the label back in 2016, rustal s privilege. hopefully this excellent new transmission from newcomer tristan kino will be the start of more productivity from the crew. the ep starts off in fine style with the nervy, reduced acid twitch of yggdrassil, while at the other end of the record niddhog presents a tougher, darker throwdown crafted for seedy techno dancefloors. johannes volk has been snapped up for remix duties, and does a sterling service with the metallic clang of his version of niddhog.

vinyl only !! point of view strikes back with another beautiful two-tracker ep. welcome on board, volkan akin. haydi gidelim!

from his very first release, johannes volks strict yet creative adherence to the detroit tradition has garnered him a position among the greats. renowned these days as a producer with a seemingly-unending ability to produce classic-leaning futuristic techno, volk has built a serious discography over the past 11 years. for his first token offering, volk goes above and beyond with the 4-track ep designing evolution

the berlin based russian artist alexey volkov appears on sacred court with a mesmerising 4- track ep after his previous releases on planet rouge and jealous god. broken beats, voices and strong rhythms stand out on this wax.

nice price deal !!! honest peak time techno bangers. suburban avenue welcomes two other great artists in its team. sav007 is a splitted ep between the german-based djs and producers, johannes volk and savas pascalidis. volk delivers two works: a1, >dont be afraid, theres no hope< is a an elegant and minimalistic techno tune, that seems to reveal his dystopian vision of the future, a2, >wrong prophecy< is a proper detroit banger track. pascalidis gives his contribution to this release with other two amazing cuts: b1, >night force< is a perfect track, ready for the big floor: noisy, boomy with a straight groove. b2, >strobe< is a classy and effective techno tool, lost in space.

after a very successful label launch last year with in aeternam vale - “self destruct” ep, linda records returns with another straight talking, analog fuelled 10”. this time welcoming aboard berlin based russian artist alexey volkov. his three track ep “cold blooded genius” comes finely presented on transparent red ten inch vinyl (limited pressing). whilst staying true to its current white label feel, this time linda s trademark eyes, also a fitting red. on the a side at 45rpm the title track “cold blooded genius” and on the b side two tracks will spin at 33rpm, “unfriendly nation” & “curtains of flesh”. we hate to categorise and attempt to summarise what these pieces of music craft sound like into words, we’ll leave you to indulge for a short time to the machine noise of the highly regarded talent that is alexey volkov.

after 5 years of exploration, it’s time for the first album on the label. johannes volk proudly presents mutual codes, a conceptual album which contains 12 tracks between detroit infected techno and experimental classical compositions. colourful synth adventures which take you on a journey to far away galaxies and beyond.

after the first successful vinyl release, subosc ltd is glad to announce its second release. lachriz aka farron is the artist in charge, offering three original cuts + a johannes volk remix. the ep will be available as a vinyl only release, on a strictly limited pressing.
already support from jeroen search, zadig, arnaud le texier, stefan vincent, kwartz, raiz, kessel, mental resonance, inter gritty, logotech, mattias fridell, roberto clementi, invite, george apergis, ben buitendijk, future 16 ...

tief return with johannes volks long awaited follow up to glare, emerald tunnel. two original techno tracks aimed straight at the floor plus a deep, atmospheric remix from ostgut tons efdemin.

exploration is back with 3 techno bangers!
* planetary mosaic* comes with slow building synths and a majestic piano, constructed around a heavy stomping bassdrum.
* simplexity* is a stripped down track with spaced out bleeps and a subtle snare staccato attack.
* light module* projects a dystopian environment with jacking synth structures, robot voices and a dramatic atmosphere.

volfs second ep for dolly and its on! two fierce but club friendly rolling techno tracks featuring an epic luke hess remix. with their warm and euphoric chords hydro funk and shadow section will take you right back to the golden days of techno, reminding a bit of aril brikha and the likes. detroit s luke hess on remix duties takes hydro funk into even deeper territories. an hypnotic and melancholic, yet very driving detroit techno tool. pure bliss on dolly number 23.

black 12 inch + mix cd by anal virginity (dude club resident // milan)

polytone recordings is back with a three-track ep featuring two originals from orion and a raw remix from johannes volk.

hailing from nottingham, cappo needs no introduction as a stalwart of the hip hop scene worldwide. he has worked with the p brothers and many others and has a loyal following. he teams up with the young talented producer sam zircon for this excursion through dusty crates facilitated by an mpc3000, s950 and a couple of tape machines.