incl. a collab with mark reeve on a2

what s two metres tall, plays music on four channels, lives behind the iron curtain, has 1605 reasons to run an awesome label and flies over a 100 times per year? ladies & gentlemen meet umek. the 1605 boss returns on wax with four trademark techno jams which have been lightening up festivals & dancefloors worldwide over the last six months & will continue from now until the closing parties in ibiza at the end of the summer.

when umek introduced his moniker zeta reticula at the beginning of the century, he got the following review: “zeta reticula sounds something like a cross between basic channel style minimalism & anthony rothers electro formulas” here the main man does it once again, unleashing four pulsating electro workouts, with more than a little nod to aux 88.

when umek introduced his moniker zeta reticula at the beginning of the century, he got the following review: *sounds something like a cross between basic channel style minimalism, anthony rother electro bliss and ummmm.... umek and his crazy synthetic chords and razor sharp production.* his sound has changed since, but it seems like he is not immune to some nostalgia. electro nostalgia to be exact.

its really hard to say whether umek is going back in time with his alba patera alter ego or is he exercising his futuristic self. its also hard to say if the four tracks in his newest ep collinearity will make you scream, frown or maybe even climax (multiple times). in any case, handle with care to avoid injuries

following on from the last zeta reticula release (umeks alter ego) the mighty 1605 music therapy are back with 5 floor shaking electro techno & break beat inspired cuts, a main stay in the big man s set s for the last few months....

umeks infamous label 1605 returns on wax with a bang with two firing break beat / electro techno inspired cuts, a main stay in the big mans sets for the last few months.

incl. umek & eric sneo

you know you are ready for something special when lord umek comes up with a one-tracker, and even the title on this one lets you know you are in for a manic ride. sly bass sets the tone, under the tightly-wound rhythm section and flashy stabs make way for a cheeky vocal that takes the lead role. the busy drum edits keep the adrenaline levels high at all times and yet another page is written in production history, with umeks trademarked sound.

our leader unveils yet another facet of his production arsenal, this time turning a housey cheek, courtesy of sa ensual, yet chopped-to-bits vocal. the jacking rhythm section skips along in pure style, keeping the tight bassline in check while frantic edits help i need you to fully unfold. stefano noferini nods to the old school in this double outing, and furios blasts out with a nostalgic bassline and intense beeping action over a crackling rhythm section. the title track goes for more heady territory with a hypnotizing vocal seeping in and out of the cracks, while the trademarked noferini groove keeps the bubbling subs in check. the undisputed groove don, dj pp, graces 1605 with revolver amo & navas beef things up even more with their crunchy rhythm section, and opt for a dubbier vibe with their trademarked stomping groove and spacious, low-end percussive magic. dj fronter leads us into another bouncy ride with the percussion-led cntrl and next taking the lead and rolling out into action

label boss umek & friends with another killer on 1605 music therapy.

1605 bring the anthem of anthems to the spotlight once again and hit everyone where it hurts, with five completely different renditions. mixes from umek / d.ramirez / uto karem & filterheadz 2012.

slammin v/a ep

1605 head honcho umek teams up with olivier giacomotto and mike vale. remix coming from sasha carassi.

umek teams up with uto karem for the burning hot >crossing the lines<, backed up with a huge remix by ramon tapia. flip over for more first class musical therapy by marco bailey and ant brooks.

umek teams up with christian cambas for the latest music therapy release and pleasurekraft joins the party with a huge remix.

umek with frieds on this 4 track vinyl

1605 frontman umek teams up with dj tonio for the massive beograd ep, with olivier giacomotto on remix duty.

phat 4 track vinyl compilation with fantastic trackspleasurekraft, umek, hertz & subway baby

stunning 4 track vinyl sampler! 4x prime time

another stunning 4 track ep , techno and techhouse with full of party pleasure

next floorburning 4 track ep on umeks own label...

1605 music therapy with an ep featuring some very big names: kiko / phunk investigation / lutzenkirchen / ndkj.

massive ep from umek & friends for his 1605 music therapy.

another killer ep from 1605 with some seriously big names.

massive four track sampler

next slamming split ep on 1605 music therapy

the mighty umek rounds off 2010 in style with the >freaks on the floor< ep, featuring collaborations with phntm and beltek.

massive prime time floor remixes from umek feat christian smith

four track ep with prime time uk techno

not content to simply sit back and watch his 1605 baby grow from strength to strength, label head umek makes it a strong point to make regular contributions to our output and so he has obliged with the imaginatively titled >omgwtf< track. a superb new composition from mr 1605 himself, >omgwtf< is everything one can expect from umeks sonic arsenal. funky, pounding, innovative, fresh and a surefire dancefloor mover. if the title is anything to go by, we d say you have been warned!

hot on the heels of our frantic summer release schedule and by way of (prematurely) welcoming the fall/winter season, we have prepared a little collection of our own. featuring established culprits from the label roster as well as exciting new additions and alliances we proudly present another defining moment in our auditory evolution: >wake me up at 16:05< is a snapshot, a landmark and a sure sign of bigger, harder, faster (maybe not that much) things to come from us. enjoy!

hot on the heels of our frantic summer release schedule and by way of (prematurely) welcoming the fall/winter season, we have prepared a little collection of our own. featuring established culprits from the label roster as well as exciting new additions and alliances we proudly present another defining moment in our auditory evolution: >wake me up at 16:05< is a snapshot, a landmark and a sure sign of bigger, harder, faster (maybe not that much) things to come from us. enjoy!

remixes by joey beltram, spektre, christian smith, tomy declerque!!!

a very tasty ep from 1605 featuring phunk investigation / steve parker / ephrun & anthony pappa

incl remixes by kaiserdisco, koen groeneveld, the advent & industrialyzer

finest forward techno incl sebastian leger (mistakes) remix

luetzenkirchen is a musician who needs little to no introduction. whether it be through his blistering studio productions or his inimitable, high energy dj sets his is a name that has become synonymous with quality and consistency. it is these attributes that he now brings to 1605, with his debut release, the >somebody & the music ep<.
striking a perfect balance with the 1605 ethos and his own, modern and fresh approach to techno infused house, these two sterling productions are both surefire dancefloor burners that are bound to appeal to a wide variety of jocks and audiences across the board!
another modern classic and standout release from your dedicated, loyal and always dependable techno provider!

another killer ep from the slovenian godfather!