front left represents a very special corner in a very special spot on this planet. every week the front left people gather together to celebrate techno music. techno is what brings us together and what makes us family to one another. we rejoice listening to it, produce it, talk about it, share it and mainly dance to it. it is incredible how one physical spot creates so such magic and human connection. this label brings the productions of the front left people to the world. in the first release, you will find elad magdasi, a heavy dancer and an emotional producer. his productions are wide-ranged and loaded with a true rave spirit, combining an acid-line treatment and his melodic point of view. in the last two years elad s productions turned to the techno side, and now he feels it s time to finally let his music out. gathering knowledge and figuring out his style brought him to this point. his love for raving is what keeps his mojo going and brings the inspiration to his life. joining the first release is matrixxman (charlie duff), the talented producer who s been shaking dance floor with his hit -protocol- for already 2 years and now releasing his debut album on ghostly. not surprisingly, the connection between elad and matrixxman was also formed on the front left. the first release combines a slick collection of sounds.

the boldly titled new release on nous klaer might not sound like what you expect. trance unlimited is a four-track-run full of kicks and curiosities, crafted by dj/musician/label owner benedikt frey. though this versatile producer is new to the label, he sounds perfectly at ease, providing us with a warm and balanced 12 inch for dancefloor fun and bumpy road trips. after releases on hivern discs, live at robert johnson and his own love pain sunshine & rain, benedikt frey explores new rhythmic ranges and phasing patterns on this ep. whilst all tracks are dancefloor-ready, it s the a2 that s the raving giant: trance unlimited.

twenty-eight homespun stunners from the alamo city s scrappiest souleros. the royal jesters were the kings of san antonio s cross-cultural teen scene in the 1960s, soundtracking lovelorn slow dances with their heart-sick harmonies. for the first time, english oldies gathers the best early doo-wop, r&b, and blazing latin rock and soul from these tex-mex masterminds - a simmering melting pot of diverse regional flavors, best served hot.

so, the third of the new transmissions trilogy is here, and what a monster release it is! new transmissions pt. 3 contains tracks from belgium techno legend redhead, french producers sirius brown and killians, and is rounded off with a track from primates very own chief ape john warwick.

releasing not very often, understand has always kept things in the dark about what is going to happen next. the wait is over and the fifth instalment of the series is named ebandogue and features 3 tracks from dubtil, one of today s best producers in the bucharest underground. ruling side a is opus ebant, an epic masterpiece, driven by a groovy bassline and subtle male choirs. this heavenly atmosphere goes from trippy to driving back and forth making it perfect for a peaktime moment that won’t be forgotten. may also be used in some worship places. debandada and epilogue share side b and besides the producer himself that is almost everything they share. debandada is kind of dark and experimental but full of energy in the same time with weird whispers and evolving hats keeping everything on the move. epilogue has a more positive approach, the general uplifing feeling is spiked ocasionally with a techno resonator and some background synths, and just like that, the random delayed male vocals make it so more interesting.

ive been over and over track running orders, while taking into account the limitations of vinyl. it needs to be a loud cut as anything increasing the chances of this music being played in clubs is a priority. the major development is, i d really like the a side at 45rpm, as before. as well as the extra volume, granular psychosis is an exciting prospect to be able to play at both speeds as its so fast. with this track list below, we re exceeding the time slightly for what i ve been advised is the best 45rpm quality. however, as zattrday has such a limited frequency range, that can be cut to take a very small part of the vinyl. i will talk to, about all this, and ultimately go with his advice of the best way to do this on the day. but i can say it will almost definitely happen like one of the two options below

well respected french dj and producer dj deep joins the l.i.e.s. roster with a new three track ep paying homage to the days of old when house and techno were a fresh and exciting music revolution. this ep perfectly balances the sounds and energy of the past and renewed vibrance and resurgance of what s happening now in paris. repress

surprise reissue of this near mythical 12inch! it seems nearly everybody missed it the first time round. dekmantel & magnetron team up and do the right thing and polish up the old girl to 2015 standards. expect to hear this absolutely everywhere this summer!

debut single for this hi-tech low-life straight from the slums of hong kong. the music of scott young is much like the city itself, intense and claustrophobic on one hand, dreamy and cinematic on the other. these tracks were made in what he calls the spaceshuttle energized by late night noodles under the shimmering neon signs.

head-honcho adam beyer delivers the next drumcode release following a monumental year from the techno heavyweight. two singles on the drumcode a-sides compilations, a multitude of releases on different labels, a 7 hour live broadcast from awakenings festival, 10 shows in ibiza for carl cox, cocoon and enter as well as an incredibly busy show circuit across the world. coming up there are a multitude of drumcode parties around the world including festival stages at major festivals and other high profile events. adam beyer is back on drumcode with an impressive array of tracks that will get the senses tingling and shows us what drumcode is all about. these 4 tracks are deep and almost melancholic in their approach to techno, using effects to really help enforce an ambience only beyer can achieve within his productions. the under lying throbbing of the drums drives this ep into the forefront of the heads down drumcode sound and have been heard in many of beyer s phenomenal sets throughout the year.

outta sight startet die neue serie *rarer stamps*, inspiriert durch die legendäre *rare stamps* serie auf dem stax-sublabel volt records ende der sechziger. *rarer stamps vol.1* widmet sich den detroiter soulgrössen barrett strong und gino parks mit einigen ihrer besten aufnahmen - echte raritäten!

french kitchen a&r is proud and excited to announce its next release, a various artists ep of the label aimed to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its famous cocobeach party, outdoor crazy events on sundays during summer season in paris since 2010. this time a little bit more house music oriented, the compilation is a fine selection of 8 tracks of friends and actors of cocobeach party since already a long time such as christian burkhardt, sable sheep, chris lattner, … and residents like sucré salé, jay call. a little foretaste of what your sunday afternoon could be at this little french kitchen garden of eden. discover the preview of this compilation and let yourself go with the delights of summer electronic music recipes!

a brand new series expanding its evergrowing family and showcasing music from friends for friends in a very promising sampler. tracks vol. 1 is the start of what it will sure come to be an outstanding collection of fresh club tracks full of deepness, funk and flavour.

dfalt’s latest release brings the music back to where jason was all those years ago, twisting knobs on his beat up old roland 303. this time he steps to the plate with a host of tools including ableton, mpc1000, technics 1200s, various korg koass pads, casio sk-1, amongst many other gadgets and toys. an appreciation fort he old school masters and the mid-90s experimental and electronic beat scene, mixed with jason’s ever evolving production techniques, are what brought dfalt and his latest record to life.
the vinyl lp includes a code for free download of the full album.

third va10y vinyl release with 4 new jams.

macro has released albums by two of technos greatest live acts, kink and elektro guzzi. it would have been a shame if the two didnt exchange their special skills on each others killer material. and thats just what they did: kink remixed atlas into a tranced-out, peaktime world-domination slammer of pure euphoria. elektro guzzi let the snares smack and the pads build up on vodolaz into nirvana. dream team double pack: nothing better to let the sun shine through the summer of 2015. even at night.

another classic, out of print large release sees an exclusive repress in 2015. originally released in 1994, this is the 8th vinyl outing from the early catalog of one of house music s most celebrated labels. fans of early large and black ice know what to expect- tough, minimal chicago house grooves laced with tinges of jazz and soul. a terrific addition for collectors and fans of lables such as dance mania, gherkin, emotive and more.

it is no easy task to blend the cerebral with the soulful - the two tend to stand at opposing corners in the deep house world and producers are often forced to choose one or the other - to mix both is a lofty aim. maddermodes may not have set out with this merger in mind when launching the project - mental space - but the end result is striking in its effortless fusion. released under the artists own label, shift coordinate points, the ep consists of two tracks: mental space and human science. the titles, of course, lead one to assume there will be a strong degree of technicality and complexity behind the songs and indeed there is, what is surprising is the level of personality and moodiness that also exists.

over 10.000 years ago, after the last ice age, humans began to explore and settle the place now known as scotland. evidence of our ancestors can be found in the various rock carvings, standing stones, tombs and dwellings still scattered throughout the lands today. modern archaeological techniques can offer ever more detailed suggestions as to what these monuments might have meant, but it is still largely left to our imaginations to discern just what these spaces were used for.

elusive records keeps growing, thanks to our beloved artists, supporters, and the universe. putting quality first and bringing you the finest of the world’s underground, since 2008. information ghetto (3rd wave, get physical, multi vitamins, pro-tez,) makes his second appearance on elusive, once again proudly exhibiting his rich, distinctive, layered sound, with what is probably the most melodic track on this record. joining him, are two no less exciting finds. andrey burtaev (aka electrosoul system, kos.mos.music, highway records) is shining light at his space-dub project with mega secret weapon dub over moscow, and berliner sebastian albrecht (park recordings) is taking it towards his highly-infectious, precision hi-tech sound. watch out for these guys eps in the nearest future!

modini is back! they come correct with their follow up to their dabj debut turk from last year, this one is an even deeper bass laden, warehouse affair that won t hang around long either. so do not sleep! strictly limited with another cool inlay designed by dan axon. see if you can guess what this one represents.

red laser returns with four tracks from ste spandex. if you ve heard any ste spandex productions you ll know what to expect ! this ep is a fascinating collision of diverse dance music aesthetics & bristles with energy and passion. as usual all the tracks are live takes with various hardware working overtime from ste s orchestration. side 1 features two tracks with long time collaborator sarah bates. soaking wet is a peak time workout with tightly sprung drums, whirling effects & sarah s vocals weaved enticingly throughout the track. next is breakin my heart, an addictive bubbler melding house and boogie feelings with the vocals more centre stage. side 2 kicks off with gotta move, an 80 sesque grinder. pumped bass rubs up against squelched keys and peaky synth riffs, while nice weather closes things down, a short and sweet movement of shuffling drums and swerving synth action.

first pressing in red black splatter! for the true and experienced lovers of authentic techno sound architecture, this record does not need much presentation. cari lekebusch has since the beginning of the 1990s been releasing a steady stream of vinyl records as well as all types of digital formats. since 1986 the personal label project of cari has been going through many phases of change. one of them being the ending of the hyb catalog numbered vinyl releases, and the beginning of the hp and hpx catalogs. to mark a reset and a >return to base<, cari is morphing the grid once again and will now continue the hyb catalog that shifted into the hp and hpx catalogs around 1997. the retro sounding audio-pictures of >return to base 1 & 2< are intentionally created with the various h-productions releases in mind, that came out around 1993-1997. both tracks are created with a cool, stripped down approach and recorded live with only what 2 hands can muster at once. live and direct from the hybrid productions headquarters! and not a cheeseburger break in sight! - with warm regards from stockholm

polish resident lutto lento follows up his debut 12inch for charles drakefords ftd label with this 6 track ep whips for where to now? records. luttos sound places him as quite a unique figure in modern electronic music, showing a fearless work ethic in shrouding his productions in saturated tape loops, and achieving what is certainly a low-fi quality to his sound, lutto manages to never let this lo-fi edge take centre stage, instead this expertly crafted process of tape cutting and looping provides the backdrop to luttos exuberantly crafted yet absolutely dance floor orientated drum work.

new kids on the family! from malta arrives two masters of deep house. owen jay & melchior sultana. pure groove and elegance is what overflows in all of their tracks. last year they release a lot of top tracks on labels like minuendo recordings, moods & grooves and also work on their own acclaimed label batti batti. with this level of production, could not miss a top remixer. and for this occasion troubled kids has an eminence of deep house. kai alce owner of ndatl muzik. giving the final touch to this ep with a smooth remix perfectly combined with the sensual voice of reine kabban. it will be a must in your suitcase

unknot is the duo consisting of producer/dj sciahri and composer/audiohead emanuele porcinai. unknot01 is the first release on the duos self-titled label. the music is derived from recordings of jam sessions taken on a semi-modular set-up and later contextualized, through arrangement, within a dancefloor-oriented framework.
the core of unknots sound is strictly bound both to sciahris solid techno background and to the mutable character of emanuele’s electroacoustic productions. the dialogue between such distant practices and approaches, brought to an extremely restrained setup, is what defines unknots musical identity.
unknot01 is a stark, angular swarm of sounds, shaped within very structured yet experimental arrangements. each track delivers propulsive, cryptic and poignant melodies disguised in the harsh and outright aggressive rhythmical patterns.

david pher.. material.. proper fonky tunes!what morewe invite one of the most talented producer of the techouse scene out there

by pushing the analysis between what is within us and the after outside we find the last edges of realism.

summer 2015, illustrious festivals everywhere, gigantomania and superlatives without frontiers. who is looking for the small, fine and familiar alternative to the existing festival formats will find what they are looking for at the *day at the sea*. once a year the picturesque backdrop at the beach on the island of rügen get filled with life. at our festival in prora a lot of hand-picked live-artists and djs create a musical universe from reggae over downtempo up to house and techno. with the first *day at the sea* ep our acts bondi, verschnibbt & zugenäht, masterton with his remix for moby and tagträumer² bring a bit of that special beach feeling onto the black gold. exclusive songs let you imagine the scent of salty air and make the anticipation of a refreshing jump in the baltic sea come alive.

hnny, finally back on studio barnhus after debuting with that legendary mariah edit way back in da ‘11. oh, how weve missed him and oh, what a triumphant return to the motherland this impeccable 12 is three pieces of naturally flowing happy-sad house music glazed with that sweet, golden, sticky stuff. artwork by malin gabriella nordin. beauty is everywhere, wed say its most easily found on this record though.

after carlos nilmmns enthralled us with his expressive true chemistry ep, circus company is delighted to welcome a new character into the fold in the form of fast-rising german artist borrowed identity. based in the southern town of freiburg im breisgau, in just a few years he has already released scores of singles for labels as respected as quintessentials, fina, home taping is killing music and mistress. the borrowed identity sound is direct and uncomplicated, using classic house and techno styles and applying them to dynamic arrangements that showcase a confident set of studio skills and a deep understanding of what excites the expectant dancer.

what are we - we who feed on great mysteries - without the dead?

freaktown is back with another funky disco banger !

versatile house, from phunky , chicago , disco to deep house... brilliant four track vinyl

waypoints builds on those early successes, with that delicateness of touch plain to hear. a renewed warmth enters. tracks wash with a lush and textured sound. sheer class spills from speakers. porthole illustrates from the needle-drop what you are in for. a tapestry of tones reveals incredibly emotive electronics. tracks are sculpted with an awe-inspiring precision, from the wind-swept wonder of murmur to 303 echoed dreamscape of the searching. and it is a dreaminess that embodies this ep.

a: christopher rau_people see: dérive is de retour! and time always waits for this man: christopher rau, dérive’s infamous impresario who offers you a delightful floating track on the a-side, its tricky and nonetheless very danceable rythmn should encounter you on the dancefloors in a spring-like mood. b: christopher rau_sekt é ron: on the back-side christopher shows his other musical side: dark, tripping, meditating. but what does the title mean? probably he doesn’t know either. however, its cryptic style fits the inscrutable shape of the track. well, you’ll hear from us at the latest next year again – approximately! – according to the gentle beat of dérive …

brandneue auflage auf 180g heavyweight vinyl! der legendäre albumklassiker der funk-sängerin marva whitney aus 1969, produziert von james brown - eines der am meisten gesampleten und gebootlegten funk-alben aller zeiten. die soul brother version wurde sorgfältig remastered und um vier bonustracks erweitert und erscheint hier nochmals und erstmals über soul brother auf schwarzem 180g vinyl in neuer limitierter auflage.

berlin head mike davis drops four tracks of uncompromising techno taking inspiration from the raw side of house music and 90 s 303 acid culture, what makes this collection stand out is its freeness. it could be argued that the structure and arrangements fall more in line with jazz than traditional techno. mike manages to avoid the constraints of techno production and delivers natural yet unpredictable arrangements. themes and moods change throughout taking you on a journey through berlin via detroit.

repress 2015 - following an impressive string of productions on labels like leftroom, murmur, and vitalik, london based, new zealand bred hugo barritt is set to present arguably his most accomplished work to date in the form of the penumbra ep this october. the release will be the second for young uk label construct, which has already worked with the likes of swayzak and the mole, and garnered the support of craig richards, heidi, tensnake, and midland. taking a step back from things over the last 12 months hugo was able to focus genuinely on what he loves: making dance music. and his patience and unadulterated passion shows. >penumbra< is impressive and understated. with a solid a side comprised of barritts driving yet subtle house cuts, and classic remixes from tuff city kids (aka lauer & running back label boss and panorama bars secret weapon, gerd janson) on the flip, the penumbra ep will looks set to be a mainstay of dj sets for many months to come.

fresh from the success of *say you wont ever*, wallflower return with their second single *manifest*, an ode to honouring what naturally unfolds through surrendering to the process, not to be confused with having manifest intent of a desired outcome consistently held in the minds eye.

waehlscheibe is back: the swiss label keeps on doing what it does best and releases another truly deep and dubby house record. this time its japanese artist takuya morita known for his releases on morris / audio and adjunct who pleases with soft pads and chords, rich delays and ultra low basses. all four tracks on this record are strictly instrumental and oscillate nicely between deep house and techno. moreover, they cover a wide range of moods suitable for playing at various times of the night. the >placid sunset ep< comes with a special 2nd version of the title track which has been reconstructed and stripped down by s&ro and alessandro crimi from waehlscheibe. as always all tracks have been mastered by above smoke at the hole of dub studio.

our ninth record delivers a wonderful sampling of what we call bay area to berlin. that is, these are all tracks made by friends and family who ve moved from california s bay area to berlin.

notorious hns-x strikes back with two bangers. if you like good, plain club food without added fancy go for it. if you like it basic, juicy and straight to ze point go for it. you like basslines with a ravey touch? go for it. you know what: go for it anyways. unlimited vinyl only. whats your name darlin?

• billy nasty’s electrix recordings returns with a new ep by fleck e.s.c.
• very limited vinyl pressing features solid remixes from carl finlow and pip williams
franck collin, aka fleck e.s.c, is an electro artist originally from france but currently living in tokyo. franck’s earlier experience playing bass and drums in bands and his love of horror, science fiction and b-movies, naturally drove him to the electro scene. with additional influences rooted in new wave, contemporary, techno and ambient, fleck e.s.c tries to avoid the clichés of electro, leaning more toward the spooky side of horror and sci-fi and the cheap retro sounds in tribute of the movies he loves. never too serious or pretentious and always striving for fresh sounds, fleck e.s.c’s music aims to distract the body and the brain.
his ‘nice guy ep’ comprises two killer new tracks that emphasize this sound, the dappled ‘what r we waiting 4’ and the ominous tones of ‘nice guy’. remixes of the latter come from london modular’s pip williams with a sweeping rendition, alongside the mighty carl finlow who also adds his magic touch...

released by pizzico for the first time in 2009 with the moniker -erre-, marco antonio spaventi was one of the most pleasant surprises about what an excellent techno producer can do with his beloved background: italo disco. influenced by soundtrack masters as vangelis, john carpenter and most of all italian maestro s like nico fidenco, pino donaggio, francesco de masi, and appearing in the sky like a laser beam in a post-atomic bronx filmed by enzo g. castellari, the positive first album of ma spaventi called -viaggi- is landing. a real journey into obscure worlds, dirty streets, atomic sunsets, broken hearts and analog feelings, a blessing for your most romantic and cinematic essence. could this folding full length fit the modern dance floors? maybe it could be better for the outcast clubs of a near future: synths atmosphere are sweet and pressing at the same time, the melodies and beats fit together in a succession of deep emotions, the -tape- sounds old school and totally irresistible. pizzico is proud to present ma spaventi s viaggi: nine exclusive tracks for a brand new album, invoking and evoking dusty italo vibes, analog synths and written soundtracks for unwritten movies.

every week end im going to concrete to listen the artists who are playing there. i m talking about music with them , and do the same with people sharing the dancefloor with me. i collect all these inputs and ideas, all this energy, to define what concrete music dna is. because of this variety of people, tastes, and point of views, the label can t be reduced to one and only genre. to make the music more easy to apprehend, we are splitting the label in 3 parts, 3 differents moods, or more precisely, 3 times of the day... concrete music 7am contains the kind of music you could easily listen in our club at dawn, when the light is blue and the sun starts to filter through the mi-closed shutters. minimalistic, freaky or mellow, but always deep. concrete 3pm is definetly turned to house music. 3pm is the time when smiles are on every face, when the same vibe, the same energy, is going through every stomach in the room, and the crowd becomes one same entity. concrete music 4am aims for the more techno and black side of the music we love. at 4am, fists are pumping the air, or heads are down and eyes closed. it s not about how hard or fast the kickdrum beats, but how thick the atmosphere is.

a powerfull mix of house & techhous sounds.. a paean to the universe, the ep brings a fresh, new sound while being rooted in the spirituality and intent of the early days of underground housemusic. long basslines and a straight experience with ups and downs, newly interpreted and played with every track, is what makes these two artists so catchy. perfect buildup tunes, deep and jackin housemusic.

there is almost a year that ortella released his first ep on rutilance recordings. the previous release -ruti005- was adored by the label s followers. that s why the french label now offers a logical continuation of the series -mad in lyon-. same atomic recipe. enjoy!

june 2015 sees the release of tubs n tongue-fu (son07lp) debut album by london three piece official burnt toast. adrian lawrence (mc / drums) patrick luke (production / bass) & abrar hafiz (bass) bring out their music on limited edition vinyl. delivering a lethal stream of conscious poetry over homegrown beats and boasting two live bass players, uk based, canadian mc - obt effortlessly meld elements of lo-fi hip hop, post punk and jazz. the album has many highlights and stand out tracks hitting a range of subjects and moods including the political *whats in a word* and *money as debt* (a damning depiction of our debt based economy) as well as the poetic and personal such as *425* and *titles on g street* (composed solely from old blue note titles).