gavin herlihy has long been one of dance musics most respected journalists and djs, and with two acclaimed releases on mood music last year and more recently a brace of top-drawer remixes for unkle and alexkid, hes fast becoming one of its hottest producers. freshly relocated to berlin, his debut 12inch for kindisch, >opium haze<, confirms his status as a skilled and innovative player on the house and techno scene. >opium haze< is as heady and intoxicating as its title implies, an effortlessly psychedelic piece of music thats nonetheless firmly rooted on the dancefloor. it begins with a clicky, funked-up conga tattoo cloaked in disorienting effects which partly obscure the jazzy melody rising up from the mixs depths. out of that sticky, dubby fug emerges an insistent, upward-tripping piano line and synthesized string stabs - together forming the kind of rave-ready hook that will cause immediate damage in the club. herlihy is superbly heavy on the edit, using an eastern woodwind sample, disembodied voices and various percussive elements to deliver build after build, drop after explosive drop. >opium haze< is a hugely satisfying piece of music, and a club anthem-in-waiting. >professional exit< is a more stripped-down but no less accomplished affair, driven by a warm, rippling bassline and phased electronics. before the percussion intesifies and interlocks, offsetting a sparse one-note synth line which hangs in the air, thickening it with understated drama. at once seductive and unsettling, experimental and club-oriented, >professional exit< is indeed a professional end to a highly professional 12inch

support comes from will saul, solomun, markus echnoson, leigh morgan, karotte, jimpster and mike gillespie !! after the big success of our last releases by alex santons, motorcitysoul and jimpster stir15 continues its journey into the deeper spheres of german housemusic. caller & ridge (aka dadableep) are following our ways and supporting us from the very beginning. the two released great music on labels like rz, traum, lofi stereo (just to name a few) so far. their latest work is an unbelievable statement of what german deephousemusic sounds like in the years 2007/2008. classic elements of the 4/4 universe, warm stabs and chords combined with deep hypnotic basslines to please the crowd and the djs at the same time.

this selection is based on over two decades of deep dj experiences. the impact of seeing jazz dancer, michael knot of idj, dancing to acid trax by phuture, in the back room of a pub in teddington, produced one of those seminal moments that, gilles maintains, radically changed his view of acid house. it is important to say that this is certainly not a club album as some of the predecessors in this series have been.

played by karotte , reynold... style of eye has delivered one of the most creative dirtybird releases to date. this is a totally fresh sound coming straight out of stockholm, sweden. >the big kazoo< is an epic tech-funk masterpiece that achieves ultimate ass shaking glory while also innovating at the same time. yes, in the past dirtybird has brought you animals, fart noises, bass blips, and strange breakdowns and now a kazoo??? well, all we have to say is that the big kazoo goes a step beyond any gimmicks and brings you the real shit. the beat is solid driving funk just how we like it and the track is destined to be a dirtybird classic. the b-side >hide< aint no slouch either. it mixes in really well with anything you got with congos or any kind of latin shuffle. but hide also has a really hot techno element that makes it very versatile. the beat is rock solid with a strong syncopated pattern and cool synth dropouts that will even bring the socialites and wallflowers to life. check it

mothership transmission #4… todd bodine has been one of our favourite producers for a long time so we are very excited to be able to bring to you this ep on mothership. todd always brings a swinging groove that works for both minimal and house djs and this release definitely delivers the doughnuts. side a, >secret edge< will turn any stale room fresh and get everyones toes tapping and asses wiggling. its got elements of detroit, chicago, and berlin all wound up into a really nice party starter. you can never underestimate a fun grooving track thats easy to mix and fun to dance to. side b, >back to back< is a submariners dream with bubbling water sounds floating and popping over a low funk groove. this is the track for when you want to take it down a notch without losing any dance-floor magic. its a real dreamy affair with a fat bottom end. thanks todd!

vol. 2 on the moustache italo edits series, containing some of the most rare and obscure italo releases ever produced, and this one will shake the galaxy. only 500 copies available

limited to 200 copies !! another killer from monsieur renault. more awesome midtempo italo business. super spacey, super stompy and very strong. with plenty more like this in the pipeline, it looks like mr. renault will be keeping them coming for a while to come yet.

from the deep forrest in the north comes another kebacid attack in the form of >falafalacid<! this follow up to 2004 global super smash mega hit >acid invader< leaves nobody untouched! another fantastic kebacid producition of saatana perkele and helvetes jÄvla skit! already in the recordboxes of dj sven, dj orontes, dj folkets, dj gullmars, göran fröström (skf), lotta lärkstedt (salesmanager) and many more!!! be aware of the kebacid! you never know when its lethal acid salsa will strike again!

played by funk d void, johh aquaviva, monika kruse and benny rodrigues amongst others. ec076 consists of two different tracks that are both peak time bombs that will set the floor on fire! the a-side holds >positive<, a track with an astonishing flow, solid drum patterns and a lovely synth lead. this track also made it to michel de heys latest mix cd called >recorded in amsterdam<. the b-side holds >changes< and this techhouse monster is also a sure dance floor rocker!

new york art and performance project fischerspooner team up with french hipster label kitsune to release one of the most anticipated singles of 2008. the first of a 2-part release will feature fischerspooners >the best revenge<, a brand new track to be featured on kitsune maison 5, along with remixes by alex gopher and autokratz. fischerspooners fine ability to cross and blend genres of art and music makes their partnership with the multi-faceted fox of kitsuné an obvious and powerful one. the result is something exciting, a beautiful synthesis of two pioneering artforces together prevailing forward, drawing out a musical landscape for 2008

pablo bolivar is a well known and respected producer with an extensive discography that includes productions and remixes for labels like regular, galaktika, blurred vision, bay street, justified cause. >into the televerse< is a 10 minute deep tech-house joy, full of melodic elements and a moody groove, the catchy bass-line will keep everyones minds busy while some subtle elements join the ride. >in my hand< is a 3 minute beautiful soundscape that will find its place close to brian enos ambient explorations and the static caravan idm. modern loves enfant terrible andy stott gives his very personal touch to >into the televerse<

valentino kanzyani is one of slovenias biggest musical exports and marko nastic is one of the most respected djs of serbia. this time they join forces to bring us this two tracks of pure techno house in its pure state. both tracks will take you to another dimension with its driven basses and elocuent strings

first single release for dj maxime on fusion with a remix of mister colin dale. onion ring is a punchy, tech-housy and electro track delivered with two very different remixes that will suit to different people in different situations

neww tracks from mountain peoples rozzo supported by matthias tanzmann, shinedoe, 2000 and one, tobi neumann and karotte. rozzo has descended from the hills to drop two underproduced djtools that have been successfully tested on various dancefloors. nothing that will push boundaries of electronic music, however, lots of fun & function

incl massi dl rmx !! deep spheric and acidic powerful techmover by frankie, leftroom, s.electronique artist. the time has come for the young bloods to take over, and here we have 2 really talented young artists from the mediterraneans new bread delivering some brilliant peak time techno. yin elek aka cristobal jurado is one of valencias most active creators. his music has evolved through dark electro to techno, minimal, dub, house... no prejudices, just interesting music. currently holding a residency at overflows metro dance club playing with many national and international artists in clubs and parties all over spain. massi dl aka massimo di lena is already well know thanks to his releases on multivitamins, frankie recs. leftroom and safari electronique. the artists from naples, only 19 years old, has proven himself to be one of those music writers that are always able to create dance floor killers, with a jackin elegant sound that improves everyday and god knows where it will take him

great label start with pig and dan remix!! safras & grijsen new label will surely make an impact on the dancefloor

a massive electro house bomb with proper beats and a powerful bassline. driven by the voice of the chicago based blak beatnik. the original will be available as a instrumental version, too. the package incl. a huge selection of different styles from proggy electro to deep and minimal. a range of artists from peter haze (chicago), sokolovsky (ukraine), and sl curtiz mixed it up

its time to introduce a new talent on the block c-system. operating from the sunny spain and one of his very first official releases was immediately charted by none other than dave clarke! alongside his contribution to the rotterdam based patterns, c-system also signed some impressive new from from his hand to adult (run by paul hazendonk). stephane signore supports this propelling dancefloor monster with a remix that will rock the crowd big-time!

tomash gee (methadon, tool terror, fak, vendetta, cannibal society) is the man to call for a proper boom-basstic workout. the man has not let us down before and will surely not disappoint you now.

mr bazz (bangin ) dee (wired/artificial beatz/pointed) has done the next stroke on synopsis. three tracks, full of energy and slamming beats. this artist will be soon in the hall of fame of hardtechno!

this time again offering some delightful grooves that will be appreciated both by the dance floor crowd and home listeners. nicely starting off the ep is berlin based greek producer ekkohaus - on his second tune for the label with a very detroit-influenced track, massive elements of groove and funk, exploding half-way through and teasing the listener as the snare/clap comes in on the half beat. this tune will be largely enjoyed by both techno and house fanatics. next one on the list is italian marco shuttle, offering a slightly different approach with his deep, long & repetitive journey of soft synth chords and elegant elements that remind of cadenza releases, providing a perfect tune for the after-hours or stylish warm up. on the flip we find ourselves with a huge tune from queen atom, perfect for the peak time hours in those big packed club rooms: a combination of detroit-esque funk, with trippy back melodies and percussive 909 toms waving through the atmosphere, resulting in a dark yet groovy slow-tempo techno piece. strikingly finishing off the ep is argentinean artist rudolf, already known for his previous releases on sthlm, who delivers an enormous experimental track with intensely layered vocal melodies: eerie, ghostly and combined with many industrial aspects, the result is an immense bubbly, watery track that will indisputably drive clubbers insane throughout the globe.

dj harvey children >foolish felix< and most well known keyboard player in uk disco scene >pete z< aka das etwas returned to mule. last 12inch >international news< was a big favorite of ivan smagghe and name a few. the title track >escape from the scapegoat< is dirty new wave disco track and its a one of the most danceable track of them. if you love smith n huck, prins thomas etc.. ,you will love this track. >chicago halal< is a wild progressive rock sound and you will listen fantastic pete zs keyboard melody at >lick the nose<

the original mix of tape replay is nearly nine minutes long and can only be described as a journey. its the perfect transition track, able to turn minimal sets into future disco, a house set into electro-funk, a techno set into a live jam-a-thon or a rigid set of any kind (like too many these days) into something with emotional depth. for remix duties we have enlisted our favorite producers will saul & tam cooper from simple records. much like their tech-house revision of phoniques bang, recently released on dessous, here on fresh meat they have put together a subtle yet bassy response to the wow & flutter original. the track builds and builds and at about three fourths through it explodes with lush keys, rich pads and a breakdown thats executed perfectly. these gents are on point and we are more than excited to have them along for the trip.

support comes from chloe, simon baker, rob mello, nuno dos santos. two face was featured on the recent moodmusic 10 years mix-cd by sasse, with a softbottom bass but hardhitting percussion and synthwork, this has been a secret weapon for many. lars sandberg aka funk d void loved the original so much that he promised to deliver a remix - and he did. slamming claps combined with a early strictly rhythm stabs and immense breakdowns drives this to the top. watt zone is a totla diffent beast, based on a more house feel, combining dreamy synth yet driving beats , this will be a hot one for the more discerning floors

very strong release by martin landsky. -killer with a monster beat!- (record of the month in de:bug), -a corker from martin. really intense. manages to capture a futuristic feeling whilst still using classic sounds and percussion. superb! (will saul)-. already suported by argy, clé, dave dk, emerson, karotte, m.a.n.d.y., huntemann, phonique, agoria, chloé, d julz, fex, laurent garnier, sian, jeff bennett, jamie jones, mike monday, st. sebastian, will saul and many more. martin landsky is back with another strong release: >man high<. honni soit qui mal y pense, >man high< doesnt intent to glamourise drug abuse. its a tribute to captain joe kittinger and the man high project, a pre space-age military project that took men in balloons to the upper layers of the earths atmosphere. not only took the balloon joe kittinger to a record high, he also performed a sky dive from 75.000 ft. imagine how yo feel, falling free from the stratosphere, close to unconciousness, rotating like mad with 22 g … martins track >man high< captures a bit of that vibe with its live played wildpitch- like oscilating synth modulations. all three tracks on the ep are breathing martin landskys special analogue sound treatments and a rocking old school vibe. b1 builds a bit more subtle while b2 is an offbeat driven dancefloor smasher. brilliant release

mobilee records kicks off 2008 with marcin czubala, their secret weapon from poland. czubala is back once again for his 3rd release on mobilee. his latest release creates a full package of minimal pleasure. marcin czubala will also be in attendance for the mobilee back to back tour across europe from feb-april. dont miss his excellent live performances

exercise one remix the first release from grecoroman - london darling david e sugar. the circumstances are certainly mysterious, but anyone who heard exercise one live these past months will know this mix takes the roof off. exercise one hop in to inject some kreuzberg attitude with a pumping bassline, but nod to london with their thunderous, hands in the air, finale. a personal favourite of the exies - oi oi london this is kreuzberg

map dances very own miles numan comes up with a hot summer track, which already got a lot of feedbacks by various a list djs. besides the funky original mix the groove junkies from the usa turned it into a sexy afrohouse bomb. for late hours miles numan comes up with a dub version with beats and a bassline that will drive your crowd crazy. try this!!

ibadan records releases yet another double-pack of killer remixes. this time of >f12< and >elevation<. jerome sydenham and tiger stripes started their collective creative journey with the now classic >stockholm go bang!< they followed up with two installations. >f12< and >elevation<, on the successful ibadan 10inch beats series which leads us to this searing new double-pack. featuring delectable remixes from radio slave, argy, ink & needle, and hideo kobayashi. f12 in true argy style he delivers two exemplary and innovative remixes giving us fresh insight into his state of mind for the next musical season. hideo serves up a punchy jacked tech mix with progressive overtones. a winner for those so inclined. elevation radio slave yet again shows his musical prowess with two remixes from both ends of the tech spectrum that will more than satisfy his ever expanding fan base. ink & needle waste no time proving why everyone will be paying them serious attention in the new year. what else is there to say – tech-house at its freshest!

igor tchkotoua and dan duncan are true workaholics. not only are the two mallorquinos forming one of the most exciting techno duos of our time and play in the most famous clubs worldwide, they always make it to pop up in the studio to work on their releases on sonic society, wig records or like in the case of >deliverance<, the new 12inch on cocoon. >deliverance< starts quite cautious but the track becomes more and more complex – pig & dan give the dj a tool that fits the minimal raver like a custom-made suit. the b side is again one of those tracks that put a smile on your face. in >sly detector<, atmospheric techno sound unites with energetic celebration pleasure, just as we know it from tracks like >after ibiza< or >on to the beat<. the rolling hookline which has the necessary splash of acid is, together with the floating trance layer, adrenalising to such extent that nothing else remains to be done but to raise your hands in the air. the track was already a hit with many djs in 2007, and will be one – chosen in the right moment – on many dancefloors in 2008, too

slowhouse recordings present here their 2nd offering. again digging deep in house music, the 3 tracks here are all done with love, groove and soul. what more will you ever need ?

repress !!this time the mojuba sublabel brings us the second part of the detroit-series by the label owner don williams himself. this one-sided record features two fine examples of music inspired by the city of d. the first one is a pumping peak time cut to hit the dancefloors and might become an essential tool for the ambitious dj. the second track convinces in its very own character, providing a feeling that many will recognize from the early years of techno, when this music was connected to the listener more in a deep and emotional way than we know it from today!

lets have a minibar refill and listen to this milkshake ep2 compilation! the best occasion to present new groove makers and keep track of the minibarians latest sweet refreshments. agnès, ultrakurt, ditch as unyielding minibar bedrocks, offer new deep and shaky cuts. inviting john thomas & barbara goes for an exceptional funky time that will surely sparkle this new year! digging up the woods on zip and dan bells lands, they met amazing inhabitants. you will love spasm and lincs fine and striking funksters. its all about house, minimal twists and tricks minibarians love

marbert rocel are composts latest signing. hailing from thuringia, germany, the are combining deep minimal house, electronica and jazz and with a great sense for pop music. you got to be patient when crossing marbert rocels path late at night or listening to one of their tracks because you will start thumping with your eyelashes until you see your whole body turning into a non stop wet wet wriggling - waterfall esque armpits inclusive!

the ever-blasting techno imprint which is run by martyn hare releases a 4 track banger that will make you weep with joy! martyn selects the work of two newcomers from portugal. and these boys get the remix treatment by probably the biggest techno team from brazil, the mighty pet duo of kne deep fame! jep, now we are talking... bone crushing beats and full on floor action. mr hare also pitches in a solid mix.

nice price deal !!! next big buzz from the destined camp. you gotta believe is an electro based house track with a catchy vocal hook. will be huge with the usual suspects

with that old speed garage alarm and strings that will make you think of the rough early days of drum n bass, this smashing remix surely makes for a massive dancefloor hit! cut up, re paste and break it down! new york based japanese producer yellowtail, formally known as hiro awanohara, hits us up with his debut release on the raw fusion label. and what a debut its got all those little finesses we like, raw, dirty, cut and paste beats with deep and sawed up bass lines. but not only that, we also get a fresh rhyme (caribbean style!) by uk based mc juakali to make us get jump up on it! and folks, this is just the flipside?on the a side of the vinyl release we get to go back in time, michael j fox style! its like something taken out of an old dark and dirty garage club in london back in the mid 90?s when yellowtail remixes his own original grunt with this ripgroove like 4/4 production.

kitsune season compilation returns, the fifth of its kind and still homemade and gold wrapped. on board this time there are young girls, sea dogs, californian twins, young wolves and loonies. a wonderful mess, a spontaneous shamble that screams out loud. all of this because of gold rush fever.

the great choice of solid remixes by heikki l, pacific & vandyck and d soulz makes this track sure to be very popular with the masses!! a positive vibe and lots of energy will make this release go right off in the clubs across the globe!

davide squillace releases the third of the limited 500 copy series on 10inch disks. vinyl clubs dj sossa teams up with vocalist nicole for a smooth and sensual clubby ride. the subtle beats and exotic voice of nicole will have you sliding up and down the nearest speaker system in no time - yeah baby, do it to me! newcomer addictosound unleashes a strong session of groovy, and slightly darker minimalistic techno combined with fresh house elements. excellent this one! expect plays from wink to marco carola and markantonio to michel de hey!

twisted techy edged electro breaks. will appeal electrohouse jocks as well.

rob reng returns with this filthy very catchy and techy edged two tracker. this will cause serious damage to all the breaks floors around

get down features the vocal talents of mc zub is set to become the next party anthem. its got all the right ingredients, infectious groove, big bassline, catchy vocals and melody, that will have you singing this in your head for days. the hip house version is a real jackin track with plenty of extra mad synth action to keep it twisted. the minimow mix is a stripped back groover with an intense brooding vibe for the darker moments.

both tracks written and produced by chris liebing at studio one. (a1) supported by ali (deepdish)!! the a-side >bangpop< is at first obviously driven by a central bassdrum. little by little, it steps into the background and makes room for the fine and striking, hypnotic sequences. that sounds good already, but gets polished by a snaredrum that simply makes you happy. a little hit? we wouldn t be surprised. on the b-side we are facing >puckelbop<, a 12 minutes long monster. a good example for how efficiently a bassdrum and a sequence can clear an aisle into a forest. no tree will remain standing – theyll move! clr20

probably the most popular hard techno imprint around and the brainchild of jackmaster marco remus! the precious pressing were sold out in no time and the crowd is still craving for more jacked-up beats. quick & smart is known for his furious productions on labels like horspielmusik, frighten and inflicted and was responsible for one of the sought after reworks of remus technogladiator! here is some more blasting action the true fan will surely recognize from one of marco remus recent performances. mayhem guaranteed!

incl. huge matt star rmx ! already in the boxes of ricardo villalobos, laurent garnier, raresh, kiki, clive henry, audiofly, rob mello, perc, matt tolfrey, dominik eulberg & will saul !!!

the raw power of this fifth instalment is nothing but delicious! samuel is back with another techhouse record that will for sure be a real wallshaker. just listen to the energy and madness elbee bad provided with his vocals. its insane people! in a good way of course, if there ever was another way. enough said

its magic chicago house !! on the a side you will find a massive acid funk monster a l a wink s higher states of c... flipside with is pure disco infected chicago dynamite vs french house a la the glourious daft punk - sound from da late 90s!!! by the way , love it or hate... i love it

the support on maskios music is getting bigger day by day, timo maas, eric morillo, carl cox, ivan smagghe, claudio coccoluto, hernan cattaneo, satoshi tomiie and this space is too small to name all. human jungle has been the italian club-scene tribal tune of summer 2007 and a bona-fide sure set opener for many djs. in true hell yeah style, here are new versions of this highly recognizable club anthem, santos himself gives us a new edit based on his tribal trademark sound, the result is a big room monster. hell yeah’s recent fave boris brejcha deliver a minimal groovy but atmospheric version which will appeal all the minimalists out there.