killer minimal funky techno

andrea fiorito returns with a 4 tracks of solid old school chicago flavoured house. of course andrea always keeping on track with his signature off kilter arrangements leading his listeners down a different path of groove discovery with every play.

ddms is the combination of 4 prolific producers: deadbeat, dewalta, mike shannon & the mole. previously this combination has appeared on haunt records releasing a two part series in 2013 to critical acclaim. part two of tin tin’s rocket features mixes from the mole and deadbeat.

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cynosure presents the fifth installment in the focal point compilation series. this time with a focus on various studio collaborations with mike shannon, featuring recorded sessions from mathew jonson to ricardo villalobos. a diverse selection of works ranging from a smooth 100 bpm house with the mole & hreno to a rolling deep techno at 127bpm with matt & mark thibideau. mike pulls a few gems out of the recording vault to share on a stunning triple vinyl gatefold package.

ddms is the combination of 4 prolific producers : deadbeat, dewalta, mike shannon & the mole previously this combination has appeared on haunt records releasing a two part series in 2013 to critical acclaim.

the abstrat matters duo is back after releasing the hottest title on the cynosure label in 2014! with regular play from legends like derrick may to danny tenaglia. that being said the follow up is sure to land in the similar crates and rock dancefloors from ibiza to detroit. this ep delivers a combination of raw and rock solid techno grooves that boarder on the familiar or dare i say old school but maintain the futurist sensibility that make a proper techno twevle inch.

amsterdams house music master of insanity steps up to the mic to deliver some lust inspired poetry. old school chords and a groove worthy of a nyc shelter ep crafted with san by two cynosure regulars… mike shannon and andrea fiorito. an instant party classic.

2nd part. after a year spent perfecting the sound and style of his latest project, andrea fiorito makes his highly-anticipated return to cynosure recordings with voodoo grooves, the first of a two part ep that fuses funk, dub, and minimal with elements of analog house music straight from the new york city underground. inspired by a recent pilgrimage to south america, voodoo grooves borrows the sounds of the amazon, the flavour of cuban santeria, and the spirit of the rainforest in its warm, grounded basslines and hypnotic loops.

after a year spent perfecting the sound and style of his latest project, andrea fiorito makes his highly-anticipated return to cynosure recordings with voodoo grooves, the first of a two part ep that fuses funk, dub, and minimal with elements of analog house music straight from the new york city underground. inspired by a recent pilgrimage to south america, voodoo grooves borrows the sounds of the amazon, the flavour of cuban santeria, and the spirit of the rainforest in its warm, grounded basslines and hypnotic loops.

mike shannons returns to cynosure with a combination of pure techno that transends the genres cliches.

this is a brand new collaboration between two neighbors from puglia, italy. after years of not seeing each other they reunited and came together in the studio to deliver the neighbors ep. both are prolific italian dj/producers having released on several international house and techno labels worldwide

dewalta & shannon have teamed up and delivered some mind-bending releases in the past on cynosure, haunt and meander. for fans of villalobos & co

uruguayan guillermo miranda is no stranger to cynosure recordings having released a number of eps in the past as of the defunct super duo monoblock. following a path to the dancefloor similar to his past collab releases with martin teysera guillermo steps it up and delivers a bomb combination of chunky house groove and futurist techno sound design with the dragones y otro cosas ep

mike shannon throws another volley of no way back and only forward techno. gravitron is the monster a side named after a cheap amusement park ride that spins its passengers inside a wheel faster and faster until its passengers are all floating off the ground.

mike shannon has revived cynosure recordings after a two year hibernation, and its revenge has come with a focus on mikes solo productions and collaborations. reset, bleep puts the labels catalogue back at 000 and begins to count backwards to where its roots began

so summer is here and the time has come for two of the finest swiss djs to come together to present their debut 12 inch entitled >kassandra ep<. both wandler and mastra have released a number of solo eps on a number of swiss labels including the infamous motoguzzi records. zurich based wandler and bern based mastra are both constantly playing in the swiss circuit holding down residencies in zurich at zukunft, the hive and cabaret. having said that these two are no strangers to the formula that most djs seek when hunting for the bombs necessary to make a set magic. wielding a smooth sense of linearity and accessibility these two have truly crafted three cuts essential for the late night session.

toronto based noah pred brings back the funk with his clever brand of booty shakin swung out techno house. noahs style has gone through many stages of evolution of the years having recorded for a ton of different labels over the years from consigned, intrinsic, morris audio to his own imprint called thoughtless. this collection of tracks is by far is grooviest work to date definitely fitting bulls eye into the sound palette of cynosure recordings. lesser lights, remember the embers and all day long were all meant to fit together all having the same elements of what makes a great tech house ep. funky swinging drums, hip flexin bass and a blinding lead hook. noah achieves this with cunning style and brings the minimal funk back where it belongs …

in a time where we have seen a full through back to the sound of the 90s where almost every new record sounds exactly like it was made back in the day. its so refreshing to have producers like martin tc around. hailing from montevideo uruguay, former member of the now defunct monoblock project martin tc proves again that its all about the cutting edge of modern funkyness. delivering a ultra funky, jazz injected techno bomb of an ep. we are proud to present martin tcs first solo project and most definitely not his last. in situ on side a is an exploration in chicago style jack combined with a keen sense latin groove and definitely is the money ticket, a sure shot bomb, a burner, a floor filler, a wmd, explosive, techno poetry in motion… if i do say so… side b continues with the funkyness of bukle but takes in further into a more challenging up tempo realm that can go either way in a house or techno set. al fin y al cabo and vice versa are an excellent reminder that techno jazz is still here and that the swing will never die.

cynosure starts off 2011 with a killer collaboration project of label head mike shannon and one of berlins hottest young producers david dewalta. dewalta has been recording for years for the likes of vakant and meander records. no stranger to working with mike having already collaborated on the surrender ep on haunt music. the first effort together proved that the two producers make an excellent combination.

just when you thought the heat of the summer had disappeared brett johnson and mike shannon team up to light the fire again with the bbq project. delivering some grooves inspired by the warmth of the summer the two legends come together to reflect in the studio and bring you the >my way home ep<.

no stranger to straight up, tracky techno - the cuts on adam marshall’s third cynosure release are pure evidence of his familiarity with the genre. >searching< on side a is the slick, dj-friendly, jacker - reminiscent of detroits early sound. a relentless, but never tiring, deep analog bass sequence backed with marshalls signature grooves are the recipe here. killer just about sums it up. on the flip, >jamming the unit< is another tracky workout designed for the long-mix, followed by the kick-less basic channel-influenced builder, entitled >champion<. a perfect weapon in any techno set. yes, another timeless, ace of an ep - packed with mix appeal from adam marshall… order now!

after listening youll have a cear peak into the warped mind of andrea fiorito, a producer that again delivers an original combination of style that breaks the genre norms.

brett johnson returns with four quality southern fried cuts on the first installment of >things that go bump in the night<. keeping true to form bj comes out swinging on the a side with two mixes of >southern dandy<. a funky, tech injected bouncer that pops in all the right spots. and if those pops are too much for you then you have an ace of a dub mix to keep the things smooth. >sensual summations< is deep house burner designed to warm up the floor. again bjs calculated funky drums and hip flexin basslines spliced with a choral style synth stab and rise. quality house music from one of the genres true masters.

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the duo from uruguay monoblock are back with another deadly combination of tracks. finally the time has come to release (on vinyl only) the bootleg entitled >in-tensiones<. a complex remix using several horn parts and held together by a labyrinth of percussion. the result is a monster of a groove backed by samples from one of jazzs all time greats.
next up is >soul whispers<. looking for a dark groove that fuses fine minor chords and sultry whisper like vocals then look no further. monoblock again create a shaker of a groove that keeps things flexing all whilst keeping the floor pondering and guessing at whats to come. a super funky combo that monoblock have built their reputation on!

over the years naples, italy has always been a hot spot for incredible dancefloor techno house. recently the re-formation of the cities freshest production duo (massi dl and dario di pace) was brought to the attention of cynosure recordings. of course we jumped on this release immediately and are very proud to present “horacio is back” “durango” is a sure fire, tried, tested and true bomb. a stunning combination of jackin new york basement style house with the finest side of “basic channel” berlin style techno.

sometimes a track is so hot it just has to come back around again. about ten years ago brett johnson and dave barker (stucco homes) wrote some unbelievably catching house tunes, one of them being temptation and lies. so it just seemed right to give this track yet another life. deadbeat and mike shannon dive deep into a stripped down techno groover, removing the constant use of the vocals and creating a rolling techno dub version. some seriously deep bass in the production that works the subs in all the right places. ernesto ferreyra and guillaume coutu dumont aka chic miniature give you a playful melodic version on the flip. full use of the original chord progressions, combined with the guys signature marimba/latin percussion leaving you with a lush, warm summer hit. then brett dives into the track again giving you the oohs and ahhs mix. a ten minutes work out with bjs patented groove focused on the vocal harmonies in the original. the result is a warped, spaced out, long player that is sure to twist a few heads. mental just about sums it up. of course we had to include the original masterpiece for those who didnt find it the first time round. a favorite of everyone involved on the remix project i think youll agree that the temptation and lies cynosure mixes do the original some justice.

10 years ago toronto’s matt thibideau (aka altitude/coordinates) contributed one of the finest tracks in cynosure history. today matt returns with three brand new cuts and a re-mastered version of the cyn001 classic track entitled “archenar”. asphalt starts things off with a cutting edge syncopated groove that precisely reflects the cynosure sound over the years. a minimal, swingin, synth stab work out giving you the right amount of funk. archenar smooths things out with some lush pads and a dreamy reverb on the drums creating a subtle washed effect, perfect for the early morning blur. but let’s not forget to mention the killer ms-20 sub bass line.. ahhh so deep. icebox comes next with some icy precision fm syncopation in the mix. accompanied by matt’s signature classic synth percussion grooves. full of melody and warmth this track would melt most refrigerators down. last but not least the outside b track entitled 30 story drop. following suite with matt’s previous releases on blue records under the alias altitude 30 story drop dives deep into basic channel influenced dub and drops some serious bass. matt thibideau’s return to the label has been long anticipated and proves that cynosure’s mandate of releasing timeless uncompromising music is still very much alive 10 years on

cynosure flag ship artist and label navigator mike shannon reaches into his archives and selects the much-anticipated “the box ep.” “the box is open” was always a highlight of many of mr.shannon’s dj sessions and live acts. this cut delivers nostalgic, old school of detroit, soulful, techno jack. a ton to digest there but there really is no other way to sum it up. adam marshall graces the ep with a stormer of a remix. taking things a step further, adam really explores a different use of the chords given to you in the original. a smooth kicking set of drums and ever elevating sequences of synth keep you on your toes never really knowing exactly when things will drop. definitely a production trait that adam is best known for and it never fails on the floor. howie mangel

ricardo villalobos playlist!! the endless white of the far north. the opening melodies of adam marshalls >north at night< can be heard faintly over the whistling wind. a small black dot appears at the centre of the distant horizon. at first it appears to be still, but gradually we recognize movement. over the next few minutes the shape begins to grow until it has defined the image of a man walking towards us. as he approaches, the music grows clearer. like the warmth of the first sunlight >rose mountain< radiates its glow through the use of a flurry of rhodes electric piano chords. adams signature percussion permeates the dub and binds its elements into an infectious groove. >mfb flex< is the counter balance to the organic flow of the other cuts and molts the warmth into a techno roller designed for the long player mix. marshall said… >ive long been intrigued by that incredible tapestry of tundra and taiga which constitutes the arctic and sub arctic of our country. ive read about it, written about it and even pulled up my parka once and gone there, yet, like all but a very few canadians, ive had no real experience of the north. ive remained, of necessity, an outsider. and the north has remained for me a convenient place to dream about, spin tall tales about, and in the end, avoid<

dj support by adultnapper & matthias kaden !! cynosure is proud to present the debut ep of one of italys finest house and techno djs, andrea fiorito. hailing from the southern city of bari, andrea brings new warmth to the otherwise ice cold italian house sound and delivers a timeless deep house original. things commence on >moderato mistico< with a subtle tribute to a close a friend that has some serious issues with partying called >boti world<. a stripped down minimal house groove with several different monster bass hooks. a killer bumping, grinding, walking bassline that heats the floor with every change up. but as we all know this is not enough to really push things to the limit, so andrea answers the call and brings the furry with givan on the sax. imagine that moment where things in your night boil over the edge and you begin to loose control. thats when givans post punk style sax attack begins to push things past the threshold of insanity. next we have the lovely >betty loop< feat the sensual voice amelia saul. a layer of percussion a la spring reverb set the pace leading into some piano chords and a giant bass hook that make up the foundation of the groove, laying the sonic rose pedals down for amelias presence to be heard. with a voice sweeter than honey and some twisted lyrics, she creates a sexy yet warped feeling in this track. and of course if the vocals were too much, you can play the dub version >betty goes to gio< and mix your heart out. with >moderato mystico< andrea fiorito lights the deep minmal house flame for cynosure closing the summer releases in style by producing heat that only a southern italian can. howie mangel

excellent hypnotic / groove tech tracks

excellent deep minimal tech 4 track. big with adam marshall, jamie jones, jimpster, onur ozer, sebo k, tobi neumann, philip sherburne

deadbeat aka scott monteith, who on this his latest outing for cynosure, offers up 3 stormers that once again prove he has more than a few tricks up his sleeve.

finest deep driven minimal techhouse mover by londons mark henning. further support comes from arnaud le texier, barem, ben parris, tassilo (pan pot), tom clark

supported by italoboyz (mothership), robin porter (immigrant), tom clark (highgrade), woody (fumakilla) and many more.. martin tc and guikle are about to join the cynosure family and raise the bar for the label once more. sugar morph is magical blend of stripped down south american grooves combined with a slick synth bass hook and layers upon layers of deep effects and modulated percussion. already catching the attention of a few dj greats this track is sure to weave into many crates this summer. on the flip side monoblock keep the flow with lalala. an excellent number designed for a sweet dip in the mix followed by the ultra funky tweaked house groove untone. super shuffled layers of quirky percussion lay the carpet for a power house rhodes/bass drop. with an ultra funky walking bassline taking control of the groove and driving things to a boiling point

supported by brett johnson, woody, dj t, chris duckenfield and laurent garnier !! >the last shooter< uses mind bending funk to tell the story of three people ending an epic day/night in a blaze of jagermeister glory. the most descriptive element of this tracky adventure would be the misguided, off kilter synth twists that give the listener the illusion of drunkenness and vertigo. backed with a spine of latin percussion and tweaked low rez hi hats this a side packs a punch that can be only compared to >the last shooter< of the night.funk flows on when you flip it to side b. fongtom rides along with a thick walking bass line that weaves grinds with some of ferreyras signature percussion. a playful melody serves as the memory game hook that wont fade away even after a post joint meltdown or a night of mtv top 40 abuse

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the a-side, >slap back< is a peak time, funk packed rave destroyer with all the right moves. shuffled grooves, doubled kick drums, slick edits and a monster hook equals a prime time bomb. tried tested and true, this cut is sure to raise the roof. >fridge funk< takes things slightly deeper on the b-side but follows suit to >slap back<. in its ability to peak and burn a dancefloor. layers of swinging percussion build up to a deep melody that breathes and filters up to the essence of funk, purely expressed in the monster bassline. to cut it short, this selection is simply massive and is sure to be part of your soundtrack to many a summer night sessions . dj support by tom clark, jeff milligan, laurent garnier

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the third and final part of the tactile series >tactile green< features mike shannons deeper, slighty melancholic deep techno house tracks

dj support : jennifer cardini, shinedoe, tobi neumann!! 8bit rojo on side a is a hard dirty groover. starting off as a straight up jacker that over a three minute progression turns into a heavy peak time cut. with a low rez processing throughout the percussion and overdriven subs the name of the game of this track is dirtyness. bouncing underneath the dirt is a slick gliding bass line that slides down from 100hz to 40hz. sure to work the dancefloor from peak time to down time. the b side red tide is a deep headstrong slow builder that elevates like an induced acid frenzy. massive funky techno

so cynosures 2007 releases start off with a three part series from cynosures flagship artist mike shannon entitled tactile. tactile blue is the first part in the series that features some mikes kicking deep minimal techno that made his reputation what it is

the long awaited return of deadbeat on cynosure has finally come.. this time deadbeat appears alongside guest remixer, producer, programmer and techno legend monolake. >random brown< is a rarity of an ep due to monolakes sparse appearances as a remixer.. both artists alao take a much different approach to these remixes than would be considered their signature styles