omni am brings some no-nonsense tough rhythmic workout business to was / is, leading in with the tool tones of tubes for allah. while it may be heavily focused on the drums, this stormer of a track has the right ingredients to get people freaking, and mark ambrose follows the same path with his almost tribal remix. hit that shit and pyramids both appear in edited form on the b-side, providing a fresh perspective on the sound omni am was exploring back in 2001 when tubes for allah was first released.

originally a heavy metal drummer, bård aasen lødemel aka skatebård, got into techno and rave during the 90s. hailing from a small town called Ørsta on the norwegian west coast, lødemel moved to bergen where he quickly became part of the student town s growing club scene. after handing over a homemade demo to tellé records label boss mikal telle, lødemel got signed to tellé offshoot label tellektro in 2001. his first release under the name of skatebård, a 12- mini album called -skateboarding was a crime (in 1989)- was released in 2002, and skatebård s reputation as an excellent techno/electro producer started to spread beyond norway s borders. since then skatebård has gone on to release on labels such as sex tags mania, radius records, supersoul recordings, keys of life finland, luna flicks, totally as well as his own digitalo enterprises. -skateboarding was a crime (in 1989)- was pressed in a very limited edition and sold out quickly. since then it has been a desired object for record collectors and techno and electro aficionados around the globe. now the time has come to make the mini album available again, something this true masterpiece really deserves.

nigeria’s kingsley bucknor’s ‘just u and me’ lp gets the long-awaited reissue treatment from melbourne’s left ear records. after cutting his teeth playing with fela in the 70’s and releasing two afrobeat lp’s kingsley travelled the globe before finding himself in london, it’s here that he laid down 6 distinctive electro-funk tunes inspired by african rhythms and music he’d heard through his travels in the states and in europe. originally issued on kinglsley’s own kab records in ’85 and according to kingsley the release was well received at the time, but due to constraints of international marketing the record remained mostly unknown outside of his homeland. fast-forward to 2017 and the stage is set for a new global audience to appreciate the distinct sound of kb.

some records are timeless and never age - -happiness is just around the bend- by the main ingredient is one of those records. originally released in 1974, -happiness- was a record before it s time - had it been released a year later it would undoubtedly have been one of the first 12- discs - so as a result, most discerning djs at the time chose to play the album cut. the song is actually a cover of uk prog-jazz band brian auger s oblivion express s version from the year before but main ingredient took the song to a whole new level and, 44 years later, it has become one of the most revered dance tunes of all-time. main ingredient were unlucky with 12- releases, which is why we re delighted to give -evening of love- it s first-ever 12- release! once again this was a 1981 album track which years later it would become a modern soul anthem and rightfully be regarded as one of their best records. fully remastered on limited edition 180 gram heavyweight vinyl.

vinyl only!
echoes_ is welcoming the young and talented akatana for their second release. the berlin-based french artist his taking us on a tripping 14min long journey of extended pad textures and strings with just the right amount of grooving basslines.
on the b-side we hear hubble decomposing and re-arranging the original track in a way only he could do it. changing it into a dramatic adventure through acoustic drums and percussions.

no cover, b-ware! vinyl only!
echoes_ is welcoming the young and talented akatana for their second release. the berlin-based french artist his taking us on a tripping 14min long journey of extended pad textures and strings with just the right amount of grooving basslines.
on the b-side we hear hubble decomposing and re-arranging the original track in a way only he could do it. changing it into a dramatic adventure through acoustic drums and percussions.

wer hart arbeitet, aus dem kann auch was werden. der deutsche sänger und musiker maxim ist das perfekte beispiel dafür. bereits vor 11 jahren präsentierte der damals erst 23-jährige sein selbstbetiteltes debütalbum, auf dem er reggaesongs in deutscher sprache sang. weitere drei alben folgten bis 2016, auf denen er sich immer mehr in richtung pop orientierte. mit seinem letzten album »staub« (2013) schaffte er schließlich den sprung in die charts, und zwar direkt in die top 10. und genau an dieser stelle macht maxim jetzt weiter und präsentiert mit »das bisschen was wir sind« sein mittlerweile fünftes album. dafür ging er mit ein paar echten profis ins studio.
limitierte und nummerierte ausgabe auf transparentem 180 gramm doppel-vinyl, downloadcode inklusive.

90s freak-beat enthusiasts may recognize this record as oringally released on temple records new york in 1995. we are such fans of the label that we ve teamed up with khan (aka bizz od, 4e, gizz tv....) to start a new series of releases pulling from temple s vaults. the first in the series sees khan and brother cem (aka jammin unit and 1/2 of the legendary air liquide) unleashing a torrent of acid-tinged jack in the form of you make me function and fun house . drummy madness for the most unhinged hours of the dance. pressed on clear vinyl and bearing the original temple logo as homage to the label.

raoul k is known for blending the sounds of real westafrican instruments and modern electronic clubsounds into one mesmerizing soundscape. this time, he takes a new approach: the original mix is produced without the use of any electronic instrument. just pure african sounds, chopped and melted together into one groovy slice of contemporary clubmusic. this is the first release in a series celebrating the tenth year of baobab music… which will lead to a new raoul k album. electronics aren’t completely left out. the blending, however, was left to the remixers this time: irfan adds a good measure of energy in his mix, setting up some analog synths with raoul’s beats. watch out for the break… kaito delivers a very dreamy remix which seems to lose its kickdrum but does not lose its groove. dance into the sunrise. choose vinyl, please

kurz bevor sein drittes album comic erscheint, gibt uns moritz friedrich aka siriusmo einen kleinen vorgeschmack auf die quietschbunten welten, die er in den letzten jahren ausgecheckt hat. der single-edit von comic ist eine dieser völlig entspannten dancefloor-nummern, von denen das album einige im gepäck hat. in always du verzahnt sich ein schräger synthie-groove mit klaviereinlagen, und mit where was i legt moritz dann noch eine extra schippe surrealismus oben drauf, auf diesen riesigen haufen spaß.

vona ist ein vollblutmusiker, war nie teil einer casting-show und kann seine songs mühelos auch ohne band oder anlage präsentieren. der sonnenschein aus dem süden deutschlands ist kein typischer popmusiker, keiner der vorgibt etwas zu sein. er macht die musik, die er fühlt. ein singer/songwriter mit einem album, das durch seine klare, leidenschaftliche und energische stimme besticht. dazu schlägt ein durch hip hop sozialisiertes musiker-herz in seiner brust. vona kann r&b, ballade und indie. das ergebnis ist großer pop am puls der zeit.
das doppel-vinyl erscheint im klappcover, album-cd inklusive.

incl regis remix (downwards ...)

limitiertes farbiges heavyweight vinyl in gatefold sleeve mit vierseitigem booklet und mp3-donwloadkarte.
erstes album seit 20 jahren: der sänger der only ones überrascht mit einem neuen album voller pop-preziosen und einer stimme, die lou reed zum verwechseln ähnlich ist.
heutzutage suchen wir nach verlässlichen figuren in der welt. zum glück gibt es peter perrett. auf das britische musik-urgestein war schließlich schon in den späten 70ern verlass. damals bescherte er mit der band the only ones der londoner new wave bewegung den hit “another girl, another planet”, drei alben und ganz viel inspiration. nun meldet sich der heute 65-jährige mit dem neuen solo-album “how the west was won” zurück. wer the only ones kennt, wird wissen, dass perrett schon früh anleihen aus dem us-rock’n’roll mit new wave und britischer schnauze einzigartig vermischen konnte. durchflossen von neuem elan hat er gleich einen hit genau dieser couleur mitgebracht: den albumtiteltrack.

heutzutage suchen wir nach verlässlichen figuren in der welt. zum glück gibt es peter perrett. auf das britische musik-urgestein war schließlich schon in den späten 70ern verlass. damals bescherte er mit der band the only ones der londoner new wave bewegung den hit -another girl, another planet-, drei alben und ganz viel inspiration. letzteres wussten vor allem die kritiker. und trotzdem gelang der band niemals der totale durchbruch. danach blieb es über ein jahrzehnt ruhig um perrett. seinem drogenmissbrauch folgte das abtauchen und dann die mystifizierung seiner person. nach zwei solo-gehversuchen 1996 und 2001 brach er 2015 zu einer kleinen tour auf. dort performte er seit langem auch wieder neue songs. nun meldet sich der heute 65-jährige mit dem neuen solo-album -how the west was won- zurück. wer the only ones kennt, wird wissen, dass perrett schon früh anleihen aus dem us-rock n roll mit new wave und britischer schnauze einzigartig vermischen konnte. durchflossen von neuem elan hat er gleich einen hit genau dieser couleur mitgebracht: den albumtiteltrack. von the replacements bis hin zu violent femmes, peter perretts musik hat den sound vieler darauffolgenden bands mitgeprägt. 2017 feiert er das comeback, das keiner kommen sah.

“sadly, the future is no longer what it was (part three: memories live longer than dreams)” from leyland kirby on double vinyl, limited to 450 copies.

no tech, just wax! was born from the love for the raw essential old school sounds and the new deep electronic shades of gian marco / sucaz / frankie.

reissue - nyc classic

after a 3 year hiatus from his avatism moniker, thomas feriero, one half of cw/a and owner of parachute records, returns with an ep for his home label vakant. a rough yet refined release, unassuming in its effort, thomas channels both his previous solo work and his cw/a project into a tightly wound package with 4 solid cuts. various influences converge yet a straight line is etched for all to follow. these are up-front, hard working tracks. body music with an undercurrent of breakbeat. his first ep on vakant since his album. file under need / want.

chilean tempura records and aires music owner pablo inzunza arrives on jwb with a quality ep following releases on highgrade records, 8 bit, bla bla and little helpers to name but a few.

apollo are proud to present a stunning new project from nyc / berlin based artists soundwalk collective aka the trio of stephan crasneanscki, simone merli and kamran sadeghi. formed in manhattan to produce concept albums, sound installations and live performances, they create immersive audio excursions from field recordings which they gather from all over the globe - previous works have seen them collaborate with berghain, nan goldin, the films of jean-luc godard and patti smith.

slamming 90s inspired house, analog feel

well known archetype with four techno tracks

dj unrefined may be born to be a singer but ended up with a collection of fresh dance-floor tracks telling a story where raw drums marry sharp organs whilst flirting with obsessive voice samples! featuring a guest appearance by gari romalis providing a solid remix with buttery chords and delicious detroit vibes! keep it raw!

remastered reissue of the 1994 soundtrack for the short film “murder was the case”, directed by dr. dre and fab five freddy.

this disco funk banger was discovered reasonably late in the game on the deepfunk scene. vivian lee s big powerful vocal over the pushy backing is what its all about, straight to the point short and sweet dance floor killer. this sounds better than the o.g which was pretty rough.

the 2nd album from amber run as vinyl lp with download code included.

originally released in 1972, “it’s just begun” set the tone for the jimmy castor bunch’s success through an effective and distinctive mix of funk, pop hooks, social commentary, and gonzo comedy. the album also helped the group score a million-selling crossover hit single with “troglodyte”. in the united states the track peaked at #6 in the billboard hot 100. it was a million seller by june 1972 and received a gold disc award from the riaa.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

none of that run-of-the-mill grind, but a heady cocktail, where the best psychedelic elements from 1960’s san francisco meet mississippi blues in a garage, with serious intentions. the phat bass lines and the funky and rich drumming build a house, where fiery and earthy slide will take no prisoners. the cherry on the cake comes by courtesy of honey b’s singing. think of updated memphis minnie and you’re close. she hails from finland.

* came home from work and your house was missing* is the debut ep from label boss aschof mal (aka jay caston) - contributing a range of raw, melodic techno and electro formed out of the palette he developed during his time as a buyer for chicagos gramaphone records.

zk bucket gathers some like minded friends and push forward zaun records as one of the most forward thinking labels i know… outsider basement vibes with a raw attitude.
live recoreded at hardware jams. each copy coming in a unique handmade silkscreen sleeve.

classic hip hop album, re-issue on 180gr

jesus was black goes to chile thanks to the new vinyl release by the hand of producer andre butano & felipe. push cat ep, the artists first release for the label, is a refreshing fusion of the organic beats and the avant-garde music. the title track brings on an underground micro house essence with a thick bass rhythm and crazy voices. the ep features two cold remixes from the spanish talent jairo catelo (darkroom dubs, plastic city) with his bubbling synths and house rhythms making a master deep piece. jorge savoretti (viva music, little helpers) make it with hypnotic broken beats and maintains the deep feel that brought him to jesus was black. closing the ep we can find an awesome original track like -rework- with vinyl popping accents and a couple of vocal hooks, a track to make everyone sweat on the dance floor.

over the course of four albums, manchester based trumpeter, composer, arranger and band-leader matthew halsall has carved out a niche for himself on the uk music scene as one of it s brightest talents. his languid, soulful music has won friends from jamie cullum and gilles peterson to jazz fm and mojo as well as an ever-growing international following. his label gondwana records is home to gogo penguin and his own albums have found halsall exploring the modal jazz of john and alice coltrane, paying tribute to the hard bop of the late ’50s and early ’60s or most recently on fletcher moss park drawing on eastern influences in his most personal statement yet. his latest album when the world was one is something of a companion piece to fletcher moss park (much of the music was written at the same time) but draws more explicitly on halsall’s love of spiritual jazz and eastern music as well as his own studies in meditation and travels in japan. beautifully recorded at hasall’s favourite studio, 80 hertz in manchester, and engineered by brendan williams and george atkins it features the recording debut of halsall’s large ensemble, the gondwana orchestra, which utilises the exotic flavours of harp, koto and bansuri flute and eastern scales to create a global palate for halsall’s life-affirming sounds.

this soundtrack remains so powerful and evocative it could almost stand alone from the classic western it accompanied. just close your eyes and it won’t take long for you to start conjuring up images of grizzled mountain men, intrepid wayfarers, murderous outlaws, boom-town mining camps, lines of covered wagons across the skyline and the great american outdoors that just seems to go on forever.

trip 006 is an album constructed with the songs of a varied collection of artists- fast and furious rhythms at times exceeding 140 bpm, live cuts, tracks with a song structure.

the 3rd release from japanese label bitta owned by japanese charisma, future terror boss dj nobu . the release is by wata igarashi who was recently featured in ra breaking through . a side, haziest just before the down deep minimalistic techno which has acid, industrial and spacey running groove and the ritual , minimalistic rhythm with distinctive breaks, looping acid bass, spacey pads which take you another world. b side, haziest just before the down 2 version remixes by semantica s core artist sverca , deeper electric groove with more experimental approach.

ein album voller möglichkeiten. oder: hier ist nichts, wie es scheint! die vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

as per usual, jwb presents an ep of high quality. this time with the helping hand of t. ruggieri. one can appreciate the grand scale of sounds inside a very deep atmosphere. two great remixes as pablo inzunza (little helpers / highgrade) and gus & bonso (wrong state) tops such a fantastic release.

holic trax was founded in 2012 by berlin based dj/producer tomoki tamura and now serves up its 19th release from brett johnson.

including instrumentation from dave harrington of darkside contributing electric guitar, alluring vocals by lorraine nicholson for on & on and dan whitford of cut copy fame, who helped record the synths.

alles, was sie über ein geglücktes leben in der katastrophe wissen müssen, hören sie hier.
die vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive album-cd.

we are extremely delighted to announce the highly awaited new release of peter makto & gregory s latest ep. an amazing piece of work filled with cool atmospheric sounds that paths the future of deep house tech music. support ep by marco carola, carl cox, maceo plex, todd terry, josh wink ...

south american producer and jesus was black newcomer artist liro throws down a great ep just in time for summer. tech groove, deep and the most important its dark with solid atmosphere guided by simple and effective voices and percussions, dope!
support by maceo plex, sebastien bouchet, john tejada, maris, nima gorji, elio riso, cumhur jay, huhuhu!, de-bug magazine, ibiza sonica.

selected deal - two of the d s finest throw it down with a varied ep ranging from gritty acid to hyped house jams. mad good.

lukas simmer has a solid grounding in the world of composing and producing music. is making his debut here on jesus was black with this strong package, imperfections ep. this album accomplishes dark deep style with a growing atmosphere that evolves into a psychedelic sound. nima gorji round off the package, delivering a wonderfully restrained remix, very deep and laden with low subby bass tones.
support by alejandro vivanco, easy changes, michael melchner, hermanez, maetrik, alexkid, chasing blondes, danny tenaglia, ibiza sonica.

kim ann foxmans c&#8203,,reature was the introduction to her solo career. now getting a rerelease and rework for her unstoppable firehouse imprint, complete with fiery remixes from a/jus/ted, nick simoncino and richy ahme

das dritte album des brightoner duos grasscut (andrew philips und marcus o dair) erscheint auf lo recordings, nennt sich *everyone was a bird* und überzeugt mit einer mischung aus electronica, post-rock und songbasierter live-instrumentierung (strings, piano, gitarre, drums) als die wohl organischte und eindringlichste arbeit des duos bislang. die vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

2000black switches up the funk flow on 2035black with a release from our dear friend dominic stanton aka sonars ghost.

on the leading edge of nycs underground music scene, vito ricci produced only a handful of self-­released cassettes and one lp between 1983-1985 with most of his work being recorded for experimental theatre and performance art pieces. taking their label name from vito riccis only lp, music from memory brings together a compilation of works by one of the unsung heroes of new yorks downtown music scene.