knox is the band brainchild of brother-sister duo nic and eliza coolidge. hailing from boston and new york, the siblings released their second ep, here, on december 3rd, and it is a big step forward for the band. formed less than two years ago, in march 2011, knox finds themselves working with the likes of john tejada and kuxxan suum on this release, and the outcome is stunning. here is five-song set full of ice and echoes. it runs as close to the third rail of impersonation, but flies away so quickly that knox sounds contextual and perfectly fresh. the influences from james blake is clear: the swooping, bomber bass and half-timey compressed dub beats, here could also easily be an inventive b-side to the latest how to dress well album. but, with the limited scale, interspersed remixes and foundling status in the scene, i would say it is likely a more impressive feat. the ep as a whole is desolate. expansive spaces filled with cold little beats and vocal washes, exploring in the course of five songs an icescape aesthetic with a sense of place usually reserved for full-length albums. the remixes blend so seamlessly that i didnt even realize they were during my first, casual listen.

today we bring you the return of atelewo (osunlade & the pasta boys) with a classic follow up to the already well known label staple new day. this time we move a little further with a more percussive, brass driven soul song about what else but love. infinity proves to continue with solid production and sound of the teams collaborative efforts. sendai is a simple mood based groove honoring and acknowledging the loss in the tsunami of 2011. a simple gesture of remembrance this one adapts a local newscaster explaining the devastation and sorrow. as always we here at yoruba hope that this new release not only starts the new cycle of 2013 off well, but that it brings forth a new direction. enjoy!

oliver hos alias for the less obvious techno stompers has always been full of surprises. although you can take the man out of the rave, but not the rave out of the man, raudives >traffic ep< is a retro futuristic team of hermaphrodites. four tracks that recall metal dance - the genre that never was - as well as disco elements, house hints, a techno taste and wave wonders. a record made for sven vaeth and trevor jackson, with >beams< already on heavy rotation with dixon and ame for a while now.

brand new from mindset records, biome steps up with a surprising release considering his strong affiliation with the dungeon step sound, here we see him unleash 3 techno influenced tracks on indigos manchester based label, a new angle for biome and on the strength of this release i’m sure well see many more productions from him on this tip.

after the well-received treats vol.4, retreat closes its 2012 chapter with a fantastic 4-tracker from house maestro iron curtis! following his accomplished debut album on mirau, glazing is a highly versatile ep which sees the producer breaking new ground while staying true to his inimitable style.

nice price deal !!! early support from florian meindl, pierre deutchmann, sasha sonido, richie hawtin, joy kitikonti, nhb, doctor trash, a++, novamas and many others. criminal r3cords proudly put the feet on decks with a cool red-colored vinyl in line with the well colored >one-side< club tune for mass floors with big air and epic footnotes. the label owner cr3s drop out with sandless an original mix over the styles discovering a new musical essence. >final master< of the track was treated with curtesy and outstanding attention by the major austrian exponent of the club music in germany >florian meindl<.

basswalkers! calling all basswalkers to the isolated system. it is time, time for round two. hope you like yours nice n ravey because aÑas & 785s taking us way way back with this one. please keep your arms and legs inside the time capsule. and strap in, its gonna be a 90s sorta ride. you may remember our last session with henning baer, norman nodge and musk? it turned into a bit of a showdown, with all sorts of basswalks proliferating the floor. well, now its aÑas & 785s turn to take the lead. some of you are new here, so were easing you in gently with break even first. dont be scared, this is a harmless sort of menace—its bark is far worse than its bite. besides, wait til you hear the breakdown. wooh. now youre all warmed up, let it all go with let it go. really, no holds barred please. trust, you will enjoy it all the more. you can collect your things at the end.

eagerly awaited art debut by pittsburgh techno artist shawn rudiman. a key part of pittsburgh funky take on the detroit blueprint, rudiman has been blowing minds with his live shows for years - and now he brings some of that energy and diy approach to sound-making to uks finest dance label art. the original mix is a perfect example of rudimans direct, live mix approach to recording - resulting in an energetic effect perfect for the dancefloors. remixes come courtesy of frank mueller & john selway. both of whom take the original on a melodic journey with twists and turns galore. another special release and well worthy of being arts first limited edition anniversary release to celebrate 20 years of releasing the best in underground dance music.

the hardworksoftdrink guys cedric dekowski and felix reifenberg got together with their old friend marius rademacher, aka macher and created some serious sounds, which really speak for themselves.
these young rookies from mainz offer a peak into their strong three track ep on 87. the experimental bass bomb >sessionyo< speaks to all sound-o-files as well as the very different but clubby >tesai<, which has proven its popularity and effectiveness on many a dancefloor.
the b-side is dedicated to the rolling epic that is >sofaga<, with a combination of crisp, crunchy beats with beautiful, psychedelic harmonies.

audio assault 42 sees the long awaited return of label-owner radial, who after his heavily supported material on labels such as numb, token, mote-evolver, perc trax and dole-gate, delivers the goods once again with an impressive release which has quality written all over it. besides the two original tracks caveman and vandal, which both have the well-known distinctive and subtile radial characteristics, theres also a remix by sawf, known for his excellent work on perc trax and audio assault co-owner bas mooy, who has had a very productive year so far. supported by the advent, ben sims, speedy j, luke slater, dave clarke, mark broom, tommy four seven, perc, gary beck, oliver way, chris finke, black asteroid

first release series by liss c. after the massive support get last year now comes with a vinyl where you will find a pure techno on a side and melodic techno on b side. liss c. not comes alone on his personal series, on the first one comes with the spanish duet attemporal (att series, synewave) who does a remix of lr6 techno killer on the dancefloor. on the melodic side, well find miss sunshine (monocline) who does a remix of aa+ with a powerful bassline, ready to move your body!

in the country mario & vidis come from cover version is a little bit of a curse word and arouses serious suspicions whenever mentioned. even the biggest pop names do half of their gigs and have half of their income just performing well-known songs and impersonating well-known international artists. but when the vocals of bon ivers >re: stacks< recorded by up and coming british singer songwriter james barbarossa mathe were sent their way they didnt have a slightest doubt. not an obvious track selection and a really unique vocal treatment inspired them for a cover version of a different kind. as yet another proof of superior quality the release comes with a remix from Âme. vinyl only and limited to 300 copies this one is a little bit special.

ear spankers are michael kohlbecker and ben dewald. kohlbecker is a well known significant producer in the scene of mainhattan frankfurt since the 90s. ich will is an high recognizable minimal industrial flavoured bassgroove ass-shaker what will set a peak point in many dj sets this winter. in early 2013 is an huge remix package comin from audiophile heroes like swayzak and robert babicz to name a few

after the success of shadows and a string of recognised remixes, the anonymous dj and producer soul button is ready to play again with another tantalising release. this second helping of masterfully produced music comes with the same endearing heart that beats so strong within the work of soul button and with the purest and most surprising vocals that have become synonymous with the work of this talented artist. the ep features 3 alluring tracks each with their own unique and well crafted sound to help captivate feelings of uncertainty as we brace for the winter months to come.

phat disco re-issue, well known tracks released in 1979...

taiki and nulight or to their friends rowan harrington and erka chinbayer have both been djing/producing for many years both in very different circles. taikis career started back in 2008 under his old alias name site 1 who was a house/electro producer. they joined forces and started working together in 2011 which now seems like a lifetime ago considering on what they have achieved in such a short time. when they first started out working together they were making a lot of dubstep, house and electro influenced bass music as we call it now. being heavily into garage, house and electronic dance music there sound heavily progressed across the spectrum of dance music. taiki and nulight released their first ep in february 2012 on subway recordings which gained a lot of support from the likes of mistajam, crookers, herve zinc, redlight, foamo, roska, benga, skream, adam f, hatcha, n type and more. gaining them a lot of frequent airtime on bbc radio 1, 1xtra, kiss 100 and rinse fm. now nearly a year and a half since they have joined forces, they have received massive support from some of the most respected djs out there not to mention air time nearly every week on radio 1 and kiss 100. with their next release on the horizon and due to drop december time 2012 on bengas very well respected label benga beats there is so much more that you will see from these boys and so much new material to hear.

when 2 become 1: >just wanna feel< is gush-worthy, hype-topping, expectation-shattering perfect house pop from blonde disco don, magic touch, and heavenly weirdo wizardress sapphire slows. the single is singular, like early st. germain mornings, breezy, bright, and breathtaking. b side, >when i see you<, is pure piano pleasure, from opposite sides of the pacific, touch and slows have created coastal holiday sand n? sea sweet sensuality. the 12 inch also includes end-of-days echo-ccordian, slippery dark nights risin? rubix remix by outside-the-box beat bester i:cube, as well as a dub-do-over from m. touch himself. a match made for the internet age, a flawless faraway coolaboration with the best of both and mucho more. all design by effortless art hooligan bobby houlihan.

to bring you the 8th release, clekclekboom searched far and wide for the elusive jean nipon. their journey took them to the shadowy depths of mystic swamps from where this modern-day druid had to be carefully coaxed into the studio. but trust-us, it was well worth the effort! on his first release for clekclekboom, the institubes original showcases 3 tracks of hard-hitting, deftly-produced, dance-floor menace.

after a well received debut release, and the unveiling of a sycorax live performance, pneumatic records is proud to announce its second release, the >orfamay quest ep<. featuring two new sycorax tracks, and one track remixed by the prolific steve summers (clone, l.i.e.s).

classic track by dj kaos inspired by manuel gottsching got a well deserved remix treatment by quiet village and elitechnique.

doubleheart is neil landstrumm and optimos jd twitch. after releasing a well received first ep on nonplus in 2011 shipwrec is proud to announce their second output of music and again its an open-minded and next-level approach on electronic dance music, blending styles with precision and fun, whether being it bassmusic, electro, disco, dubstep or whatever. oldschool future bass music for both head and feet! comes in a printed disco sleeve, limited to 300 copies!

2012 was definitely the year of alex q. combining passion for music and incredible talent, he released not only a series of original ep s for labels like ostwind or his own baby kleinstadtfeeling, but also remixes for world famous artists such as kollektiv turmstraße on the well known - musik gewinnt freunde- imprint. to finalize this years success, iww music is dropping alex s masterpiece „guten morgen rosengarten“. perfectly representing his current style this piece of art contains harmony, melodiy and a thriving mixture of organic and synthetic sounds, that just makes you wanna dance! on the b-side labelheads and artists maxage and fabian kranz are embodying the current sound of iww: oldschool beats and raw synths.

standout track taken from don ninos latest album >in the backyard of your mind< (released in may), >beats< is about to take over your turntable for good thanks to three new remixes at the crossroads of the indie-pop and electronic music genres.
the original version of >beats< is a freaky and well-balanced piece of folk music. its lyrics are about body transportation and spiritual dematerialization. but in the hands of chloe, turzi and cubenx the beat boxes substitute the drums, the vocals get distorted, the track deconstructs itself as well as the walls fall between the genres.

its been a good year so far for a1 bassline, with a string of well thought of releases on dirtybird, his own imprint sourceunknwn and the much touted pets recordings, the home of catz and dogz.this new offing on his own label again phobia, a colab with the fast up coming bobby champs (pictures/hypercolour), is sure to have similar success, on the b side kevin mcphee delivers a dark techno remix.

sawlins debut ep on delsin off shoot ann aimee went down so well it only made sense to have him craft another. eviment is that ep, made up of three more deep and subterranean techno cuts that play with plenty of textures.

john heckle (undisputed king of da real scouse house and fast becoming one of the most prolific young techno producers from the uk) deviates ever so slighty from his trademark sound to paddle his little raft down the mersey and run wild with the wolves. the result is epic and mystic (and 100% organic) and opens a doorway into a mythical world of wicker men, hill figures, druids, witch covens and early 90s sunrises off the m25, when ever-e-thing seemed possible. excellent new artwork as well by godspill, who is also into naked chicks that float and stuff. a deadly combination!

lowriders is back after a well deserved summer break and the massiv doshy release. aleph, russian youngster, ivan erofeev, who has travelled form siberia via omsk to st. petersburg delivers a fab ep moving between styles. it is a bit house, some boogie flares, it is crooked as a hoop but for most fresh. aleph released on the great canadian label king deluxe two acclaimed digital eps with a big remix from distal on the last one. limited release of 200 numbered copies.

from the same people that brought you the spn-->rmx series here we have a well known track re shaped for todays dancefloors pressed on limited edition emrald green vinyl with hand stamped logo

already a regular fixture on figure, swedish talent mikael jonasson returns for his third outing on the label with two cutting-edge techno experiments. incredibly crisp and clear, already primed for the worlds finest bigsystems, cravings encapsulates everything that a modern paranoid techno jam should be. surging textures, static-madness and a whole lot of detail wrapped up in a rolling, funky workout. jonasson is well known for his attention to detail and freaky, alien sound effects, and cravings only solidifies his talents there. the fizzing, low slung thump of swings still twists and shimmers in the high frequencies, full of details, but the deeper earthy kick and bass barrage take this one into more serious, heads-down zones. a real slammer for moments when you know youve captured your followers completely

boris bunnik goes under many aliases. numerous smaller projects, some huge faceless projects but mostly known and well respected for his conforce project. as versalife he found his way to the clone familia for his night time activities project, and around this same period we just managed to pull out the best suitable tracks for frustrated funk. versalife is electro-techno in its purest form. deep and intense analog rhythms with crisp percussion patterns slightly touching the more experimental side of things. this ep is a nice balanced mixture of industrial drone material to more classic sounding electro with versalifes own signature strength. highly recommended as always!

new mysterious no name label dropping 4 amazing house tracks, from well known artists showing their skills. the label is focussing on downtempo, warm deep, soulful, and sexy house music, 350 copys worldwide, handstamped and numbered. the heavyweight vinyl is transparent and dark / smokey marbled. make sure you get your hands on this before its gone.

the protagonists of 8. mimique vinyl kanzler & wischnewski from berlin are well known for their releases on ostfunk, karateklub, ton liebt klang and their shows in clubs like the tresor and magdalena club (formerly maria) where they have won the hearts of many listeners.

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van bonn returns after his release maserung on telrae in april 2011. van bonn has been in the studio a lot since then and has worked on a number of tracks that are highlighted here. onwards i is an excursion into sound. it starts with sounds that interact in a subtle way but then as if by magic, suddenly it rises to a much higher energy level, almost pulling you by the hair. chords now kick in with the full force of brutality, like the strikes of london’s big ben and then you’d think the track will just burst. van bonn makes another turn before he lets the drums break loose. it seems as if van bonn is taming the brutality and direction of his electronic machines. abstract now meets the concrete and whoever wins the fight is up to the listener to decide. the first remix comes by raffaele attanasio who has had considerable success with der pianist and i m a jazzman and has collaborated with trapez ltd artist mihalis safras, a. trebor (trapez), as well as claude young, nic fanciulli and has shown his versatility throughout the last 3 years. juan atkins recently featured raffaele attanasio remix of no mans land by a. trebor in his charts.his remix for van bonn keeps up a strong beat programming right from the beginning. a beat monster so to speak is alive from the beginning and kicking. the track is written in a style that shows expansion and contraction and through that shows an organic breathing quality.

par grindviks sinister label raises its dark and mysterious head for the second release, >sinister 02<. joining par on the release are a collection of artists whos individual styles have earned them well-respected plaudits across electronic music. they share common ground, but keep to their own unique form in this release. pars sinister imprint continues where it left off, pulling in four sombre, yet powerful tracks - something for every stage of the club.

cabin fever keep dropping tip bombs and this one landed just in time for the festive season. the bomb is mine is an all out party monster which has already been getting the shutter rise of approval at the panorama bar. for spencer is well, all about a young mans struggle of finding fame and fortune through edm but then ending up lost in the lab! so.two super sized party tracks that will help the struggling greek economy.

limited grey marbled vinyl in silk screened sleeve.
ground control to major brownz: take your protein pills and put your helmet on!
after successful assignments on broken music and subway records the time has come for a new mission. warriorz records will be your commanding station and home base for this one. they will monitor and analyze all your progressions. report to ground control only.
the mission is clear: discover as much uncharted territory with lesser musical taste as possible and acquaint the inhabitants with dubstep music. your weapons of choice: three well preserved dubplates, manufactured in your own special way to ensure the successful outcome of this mission. they must hear and feel what brownz music is all about!
your selected armory: space 21, confessions and the watcher.

after two releases on desolat x, mannheim based producer basti grub steps up with a sublime 4 track ep on desolat. having garnered the support of the likes of sven vaeth, villalobos, luciano and matthew dear, basti grubs productions ooze a life-long affinity with electronic music. following the well received primavera album on his label höhenregler, grubs first ep for desolat exemplifies his homogenous mixture of grooving techno, swing-sounds, ethnological influences and his typical grube-estique drums. and we dare to say that asante sana is the best basti grub ever. enjoy!

two definitive dancefloor powers collide with some dark, space, psych-out grooves. dont worry, there is some melody going on here. a serious electronic feel too. the deep vibe of early acid house minimalism is abundant as well. just listen, and all shall be revealed. as for the artists…? well, old school meets new school.

school is the brand new imprint from industry veterans katie thiebaud, peter livingston and jan francis and its inaugural release comes from dusky with >calling me<. already debuted on duskys recent essential mix as well as on loefahs swamp81 radio show, this inaugural school ep sets the scene for the label perfectly.

due to the wish of the fans we release here a second limited vinyl with microtrauma, collecting some of their finest tracks never released before on vinyl. the 4 track ep starts with >reflection<, a mighty tune. the track is built musically on a sophisticated layering of intricate sounds that are counteracted by slashing snares and stiletto sharp sequences which allows a fine blend of techno with melodic structures. it is for sure by its nature a true voyage, a trip to higher meadows ... or maybe even follows a mission.

this will be a special eclipse release. one of the most valued and respectable dub techno artists atheus decides to stop producing dub techno tracks to explore the most introspective soundscapes of ambient and drone music, and this will be his final step into dub techno music. he needs no introduction, a bunch of stunning tracks speak for himself. his inspired music has been released on labels such as styrax and million of moments , probably one of the best dub techno producers alongside deepchord and fluxion in the basic channel legacy. the record consists in two original tracks and one remix. the title track das ende its a proto-dub painting where rhythm patterns are made by a mixture of pulsating bass frequencies, reverberated hi-hats, delayed stabs and weird effected voices. a well done mix of sounds brings the dub style forward to unconventional and more experimental paths. hypno chamber its a typical atheus dub track with all the elements in the right place. deep fat sub-bass and delayed chords textures worked together properly as always with taste and skills. a special release remixed by the special and talented young producer decoside. he worked the main theme das ende exploring the deepest side of his incredible skill in shaping sounds...

as a man well versed in the moves of the old-school, fabio monesi launches his albion imprint with the immaculately executed styles of 623, full of sexy 90s synth notes and crisp, pumping beats. washerman brings a more rugged style on his remix of the tune, dropping in some cheeky and thoroughly familiar samples, while the melody wobbles around an amorphous scale. the peephouse finds monesi reaching back to the soothing organ tones of the dx7, with a gentle and piano-driven throw down that stills carries plenty of heft for the floor. rio padice steps up for another remix of 623 and spreads a strange and nervous shape-shifter of a late-night jam, scattering the vocals like confetti and nudging the drums out of joint on a whim.

all inn records sends its new secret weapon to the scene in the picture of nilla, to represent both new talents and well-known artists of the family. as a sublabel, nilla opens the third road to serve the wishes of the underground djs, vinyl collectors and the audience with the usual top quality materials.

heavyweight producer mri met we:two and this ep reveals the first piece from their # 001 series. a side track sams detonator lives up to its name a 100 percent. be careful, because this track will make the dancefloors detonate. with each subsequent play, you notice more and more melodies, beats, instruments.. fresh and modern techno at its richest. killer percussions come midway and build up the sound explosion. you are left with a sense of sweet anxiety and an adrenaline rush. matador on the flip is a killer, peak-time track and its bassline will be sure to induce some serious convulsions on dance-floor as well as the a1 did. last but not least theres track 3 – jack & lumber whos driven by an unstoppable beat. all in all a release on resopal to play and play and play, ah, yeah ... and play

ltd black repress!!! early sähkö / seico corp inspired goodness from new project, shadows. avian moves on from the last two highly successful releases by londons mpia3 with a new project from undercover operatives, shadows. taking cues from early sähkö or seico corp records and putting a modern twist on it, shadows first ep for avian features two bruised & scorched original productions as well as a reinterpretation by new yorks mike parker who takes distorted images and reconstructs it in his own typically restrained but super effective style.

with this release the obscure but legendary boerft records from sweden starts releasing some interesting electronic dancemusic again (after some resting years). the new format is minilp, longer playtime than an average 12 but still dj quality! peel md is first out with this acidios travell that will make no resting moments but powerfull cruel groovy acid mood... through their common appreciation for acid-artists such as phuture, bam bam and unit moebius, as well as artists of such diversity as autechre, eurythmics and killing joke, they started to blend these influences with their own respective styles to come up with the concoction that is peel md. this is their debut release on vinyl. limited edition of 250!

after 3 years of releasing successfully as a digital only label, genesa records is starting with a special series of vinyl releases. for the first release we have original works by the label owner himself, scalameriya, and one of genesas main artists, yuji kondo (aka ducerey ada nexino) from japan. on the remix duty, 2 well-known names: the fierce sound of ancient methods & floor shaking grooves from one of spains legendary acts, the incredible duo, exium, are pushing this record into higher standards.

time for the second round in jouems epic episodes project, so what can we expect from this talented musician after convincing with every piece of music ever released by him for just another beat and mojuba … well, nothing but pure musical bliss! jouem takes you on three new journeys into his very own mesmerizing sound universe! as usual all tracks are mastered by our man redshape!