the sophomore album from marlon craft, featuring production from 6ix, plain pat, !llmind, dan edinberg, xm?ne, arbus beats, sly5thave, featuring guest performances from katori walker, malz monday, oswin benjamin, chris rivers, bobby feeno, and radamiz

repress , strong contender for dance record of the year- red rack’em’s incredibly wonderful and fantastically wonky, disco banger, was rereleased on classic this year. after a few months of slowly embedding itself in people subconscious, it returns with new mixes. first up in the marvellously talented kink - strahil is no stranger to classic, having made a stamp on the label many years ago with his remix 3rd face. he s gone from strength to strength with his productions which have been accompanied by his glorious live performances. kink goes in, heads down with some proper techno wonk. this is indeed a beast. on the flip luke solomon joins forces with bristol’s very own eats everything and lord leopard, creating a bristol “circle of three.” the luke eats leopard edit adds a slight bit of conformity to the drums and the arrangement, without taking out too much of the wonk but taking it ever so slightly into “house “ territory. overall this is a monstrously wonky package - and just in time for xmas too.

steeped in house history it was only a matter of time until the next next generation of chicago house artist came to the forefront of the genre. luckily were friends with them. classic music company presents chicago nouveaux brings together the new-breed collective of exceptionally talented chicago-based artists on a single release. shaun j wright & alinka contribute wangs on broadway and ‘matters of the heart, the latter coming with a remix courtesy of smart bar’s own the black madonna while chrissy drops join me with miles bonny on vocals, complete with a re-edit for the one & only rahaan. this is about as chi as it gets.

the sophomore album from takeleave as limited edition of 300 copies on gold coloured vinyl with download code included (printed on label).

limited pressing of 300 copies on red vinyl with download code included (printed on label).

the 2009 cyne album available on vinyl for the first time! limited deluxe edition - remastered audio on red coloured double vinyl, housed in gatefold sleeve with download code included.

tokyo-based uk native submerse is back on project: mooncircle with his 3rd longplayer. the vinyl release includes a download code.

inner sea ist eine reise nach innen, zu unbewussten träumen und erinnerungen des künstlers und pendelt musikalisch zwischen ambient, broken beats, downtempo, elektronisch und lo-fi. inner sea erscheint auf limitiertem, doppeltem blauem vinyl (inklusive download-code).

limited grey double vinyl release with download code included.

das debütalbum des londoner künstlers mitch von arx erscheint auf dem berliner project mooncircle und bietet durch four-to-floor beats getriebene soundcollagen die von trips in die schweizer bergweld inspiriert sind und unter einfluss der rauen londoner umgebung im stadtteil hackney fertiggestellt wurden. mitch von arx benutzt diverse -found sounds-, die er über jahre gesammelt hat, sowie eine menge gesampleter gitarrensounds und verschiedene texturen mit einem hang zur unvollkommenheiten im klang, zu verstimmten synths, verzerrungen und störungen. er liebt polytrhythmen und melodische kontrapunkte, wechselt von house zu disco und einer eher melodischen seite des techno. das artwork stammt von jimmy turrell, einem grafiker und videoregisseur mit einer liebe zur handgemachten collages, zeichnungen, siebdruck und malerei, die er mit digitalen techniken verbindet.
das limitierte grüne doppelviynl erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

groenis -nihx- entstand am fuße des mount victoria. nihx wollten sich kompositorisch und klanglich herausfordern und untersuchten die merkmale von konfliktpunkten zwischen gegnerischen kräften. wie in der vergangenheit und wie bei vielen elektronischen projekten ist die musik sozusagen -in der box- geschrieben worden. um dieser technik entgegenzuwirken, schrieben die drei mitglieder von groeni (al, mike und james) jeweils zahlreiche kompositionsskizzen, bevor sie in den digitalen bereich gelangten. mit ähnlicher inspiration wollte die band einzigartige und personalisierte sounds außerhalb des computers erstellen. die überwiegende mehrheit der drumsounds wurde aus samples von mikes immer umfangreicher werdender synth-sammlung gemacht. zahlreiche sounds sind manipulierte rückkopplungen von unter anderem gitarren oder vocals. die gesamte platte wurde in drei heimstudios in wellington, nz, geschrieben und aufgenommen und hat fast zwei jahre bis zur fertigstellung gebraucht. die limitierte vinyl auflage enthält einen mp3-download-coupon.

sold out - a part of me ist das debütalbum von ivan arlaud unter seinem alias 1954. der junge musiker stammt aus lyon, frankreich und bietet eine immersive reise zwischen nostalgischen und synthetischen klängen, melancholie und hoffnung, Ängsten und selbstvertrauen. er schaffte es, all die hellen, warmen, kalten und dunklen momente seiner ruhelosen phantasie in rhythmen zu beschreiben, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. wie der titel sagt, ist es seine persönliche offenlegung. ltd to 300

mit nomc15 erscheint nun eine art deluxe album des letzten studioalbums music complete von new order als live-version. zum vÖ des albums spielte die band aus manchester zwei shows in der brixton academy london. eine wahrlich großartige live-aufnahme eines der beiden ausverkauften konzerte erscheint nun als doppel-cd und 3fach lp auf mute!

time being, originally released in 2003, was the first full-length cyne lp, following a series of 12inch singles for beta bodega s imprint botanica del jibaro. this project mooncircle reissue marks the first time that this long out-of-print album has been released on vinyl. this deluxe edition includes a remaster of the original time being album, previously released singles, instrumentals, and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (plain english and the word), both recorded during the time being sessions.

late night music from the back seat. ‘are you anywhere‘, sophomore album from tokyo based uk native submerse blends early 90’s slow-jams and instrumental hip hop wrapped in smooth dx7 keys hybridized with his own unique sound. ‘are you anywhere’ is the second full length release from submerse on project: mooncircle with features from fellow tokyo based beat maker fitz ambro$e.
‘are you anywhere‘ comes out worldwide on limited green colored vinyl including download code.

chances are if you have a body, a pair of ears and access to some kind of listening device, you’ve at least tapped a foot to ‘shine’ from soul clap and nona hendryx. pure authenticity and vocal integrity is provided in bucket loads by nona (ex-labelle member and purveyor of funk for more than 40 years), while the production maintains soul clap’s sublime freshness. increasing your marimba intake by 200% with two additional versions, hot toddy gives exotic plushness with a diversified rhythm section and melodic bottom lines that lightly entwine, shimmering in the light of nonas voice. scott grooves brings the funk, with an upfront bassline and extra jb-style horns on his horns dub, while the deepah dub takes a housier approach while still keeping the horn stabs. scott finishes off with an echopella of nonas vocals recorded from the international space station. this remix package is everything you would want, and then some.

a bastion of magnetic style and mixing board finesse, honey dijon continues to exceed her bounds, pushing through from the underground of new york to become a cultural, global star. her classic follow-up to houze with seven david jnr, the provocative personal slave is unapologetic, hedonist and achingly cool. honey has teamed up with charles duff aka charles mccloud, who lends his seductively sulky tones for the vocal on the record. murky and mechanical, cowbell dinks and a percussive breakdown lift the mood, keeping the tracks feet firmly in the house bracket. consistently, honey’s productions piece together her familiar chicago jack with a contemporary new york edge. this track goes further in exploring that hybrid style, delivered with honeys signature lushness. a strong force in the us techno scene under his matrixxman moniker, charles duff appears again for remix duties on the dungeon dub, which as the name suggests is profoundly dark and moody, resonating highly with his regular slots at berghain. the drum machine mix hones in on the percussive work, playing with a visceral, hypnotic vibe that is so potent its almost dangerous. if this release is any indication of honeys intentions for this year, 2017 will see honey continue her ascension as a music icon.

awake is a soundtrack for roaming around vast city landscapes between late night and early morning. a lone wolf observes the scenery and watches over people, their heads low, on the path home to sleep. inspired by 1980s movies, drone and video game soundtracks, rob orme aka submerse returns with an update to his signature sound.

Über den zeitraum von fünf jahren hat rob orme fünf verschiedene eps und ein album auf dem berliner project: mooncircle veröffentlicht. durch die nach wie vor hohe nachfrage und die tatsache, dass alle titel ausverkauft sind, veröffentlicht das label nun eine werkschau des künstlers mit seinen besten und beliebtesten tracks sowie vier neuen und bisher noch unveröffentlichten songs. das album erscheint als farbiges doppel-vinyl mit downloadcode.

barnaby carter ist ein musiker, pianist und maler aus bristol, der mit while it still blooms nach drei eps sein debütalbum für das berliner project mooncircle veröffentlicht. barnabys sound verzichtet weitestgehend auf aggressive beats und frequenzen und vermischt organische instrumentierung mit ätherischen, elektronischen soundlandschaften. die limitierte vinyledition erscheint in farbigem vinyl mit mp3-download coupon. stimmen: what an incredible musician! love that! sam bonham (bbc introducing, uk) very calming sounds but also very open sounding and very live at the same time and just another great track from the excellent label project mooncircle. nick luscombe (bbc radio 3, uk) barnaby carter set about nailing down his own, totally distinct, universe. robin murray (clash, uk)

zweites album des aus london stammenden künstlers samuel evans aka rain dog auf dem berliner project mooncircle label. die limitierte vinyl edition erscheint als farbige doppel-lp mit mp3-download coupon.

derzeit existiert ein hype um den in manchester geborenen und in london ansässigen dj/produzenten sam shepherd. als dj legt er besten house, techno, soul und disco auf, als produzent elektronischer musik mit klassischer ausbildung beherrscht er die wunderbare kunst, eine äusserst organische fusion aus jazz, klassik, electronica, soul und brasilianischer musik zu kreieren, die er mit einem 11- bis 16-köpfigen ensemble auch so beeindruckend live vorführt, dass einem der atem stockt. zu seinen fans zählen four tet, theo parrish und kode 9. nach seinen aussagen kulminiert in seinem debütalbum *elaenia* alles, was er bislang musikalisch geleistet hat. jedes dj-set, das er spielte, jedes talent, das er produzierte, und jede komposition, die er bislang schrie, sind vorboten dieses werkes.

an all-round classic family collaboration here. honey dijon and seven davis jr. working together and delivering outstanding results, backed up by new member to the crew eli escobar and long-time associate deetron. houze!

heralding from brighton, married (production) couple sam and tracy presented classic with some music classic was very familiar with. not only is sam a member of the legendary gramme, but has also featured on a number of past luke solomon originals for classic…so are already part of the extended family. classic immediately warmed to the music and the music already felt at home. looking for the right remixer begun - classic played the tracks to long-time member of crazy p - a certain mr basejam and immediately leapt to them and remixed not one – but both of the records on the ep as he loved them both so much. the result is a meeting of minds sounds and words.

sometimes you wait and things fall into place, this is an a&r man s dream. you can spend hours banging your head, waiting for lightening to strike, trying to find the perfect pairing, it s there floating around in your head but the answer is not clear. the record needs a remix, but who would be perfect?

straight out of sheffield! classic bring you one from the new school….scott monkz. currently bubbling around with a fantastic vinyl following scott is set for higher ground.a master of the swingy beat and blaxploitation sample - thatmanmonkz takes a little detroit, a little chicago and a whole lot of sheffield to add his spin on an old school sound. drafting in the vocal talents of pete simpson, this ep moves things around wonderfully. luke solomon has supported monkz heavily on his business as usual radio show over the last 2 years….and now its time to welcome him officially into the classic family.

long arm follows up *the branches* from 2012! every new experience lets him grow as a person and also expands his knowledge of the world that surrounds him. his young mind is sometimes blurrying the lines between imagination and reality, dreaming and being awake, reality and fantasy. making sense of this world in its very own unique way, his world is filled with fantastic and surreal magical creatures and quirky characters.

honey dijon has been part of the classic dna since day dot. a long-time friend to both derrick carter and luke solomon, honey has produced, remixed, dj’d and partied for and with classic for many years. although previously compiling a compilation for classic she has surprisingly never had her own release on the label. 2015 see’s honey releasing two separate eps on classic with both ‘’thundah’ and ‘burn’ being inspired by the classic 90’s nyc house music sound and produced in homage to honey’s friend frankie knuckles. the ep’s come backed with remixes from hnny, luke solomon, terrence parker and mark brydon all adding their own distinct flavour to honey’s concoctions. this exclusive double header vinyl ep release gives just a taste of what to expect

phoenix knight was born in may 1992 at the infamous castlemorton free festival slap bang in the middle of digs & wooshs now legendary set on the diy soundsystem.

classic is incredibly pleased to announce that a certain man of the moment has joined the classic family. *one* was brought to the attention of classic when it featured on vinyl only release late last year. ears pricked up and more information was sought. who was this man from nowhere - producing music that was modern yet soulful, funky - and best of all coupled with his own vocal talents. luke solomon then championed not only *one*, but the general excitement surrounding something that ticked all of his boxes. reminiscent of the old classic sound that reminded him of iz and diz, losoul and the like… seven was approached and not only offered classic *one* to re-release, but two brand new cuts featured exclusively here. an ep aptly entitled *friends* is the freshest thing that has been around for some time - and classic are proud to welcome seven into their ever expanding family.

a re-issue from the classic stable. this time a little something from early 90s chicago - written by mystic bill and carl giamerese the record was a staple part of luke solomon and kenny hawkes dj sets throughout the girls fm and bar rumba / space years.

this four track remix sampler follows up the debut release from chicagos very own shaun j. wright & alinka, sent directly to derrick carter with classic specifically in mind and immediately snapped up.

the latest musical addition to the classic family is mr. dan beaumont. integral in the birth of disco bloodbath, paris acid ball, macho city and setting up the london basement rave institutions dance tunnel and dalston superstore, dan wowed lukes heart a year ago after sending him this throwback, move forward disco, hi - energy, house stomper.

as a long time label ally, it seems ridiculous that matthew styles hasnt previously had a release out on classic. previously releasing on like minded imprints such as running back, ostgut ton, bpitch and turning mix albums for crosstown rebels. classic are proud to initiate matthew back into the family with this new three track ep.

championed by a certain mr d. carter for an age and a staple of derricks sets, both in its original form and as the accapella layered atop of a variety of oddities.

a double ep release from the classic music company, mixing together friends old and new from the label. recent signings to classic, no dial tone deliver their second original production to the imprint - standing still – a deep slow burning almost bjork-esq vocal record kicks off the a side. long time label cohort from the early bar rumba days, mathew herbert twists and turns the record into something completely herbert and ultimately classic in its make up. on the flip…long-time greenskeepers man james curd returns to classic with nothing short of a bump! gentle help is typical curd funk and now with added black madonna flavours. road tested relentlessly at the smart bar, the chicago native channels the essence of old dance mania records and funnels it into something typically a little left of centre. each track is uniquely different and recognisably classic.

two original classic members return too classic with an adventure into the world of disco deviance. tim kvasnosky (co-writer with tim shumaker from home and garden fame) and jt donaldson (undercover agency) joining forces here, utilising their wealth of musical knowledge and inspiration to make something that melds the likes of wally badarou, the system and maurice fulton.

it was his signature and his sound, and if there is one record that both derrick and myself couldn t be more honoured to re-release as a testament to his legacy, a record that defined kenny as a dj, and a record that keeps that light shining, then it s this one. viva the dark lord.

faces number three will invite the two young producers sekouia and rain dog to share sides on this disc and expose their musical crafts. coming from denmark and the uk, respectively, they are with certainty looking forward to long-lasting succesful careers. what they share is a an intrinsic feel for tiny musical details which give their music an intimate feel to keep the listener mesmerized for ages. on this record they experiment with different sounds and tempos to create a dynamic collection of unique compositions that congregate an ep of colourful, low slung and ambient tunes or simply chocolatefudgebrownieplasticmusic.
limited 12 inch vinyl for serious collectors, djs and record addicts only! comes with code for free mp3 download of this release plus 2 bonus tracks.

its the idea of doing an analogue only version of peoples interpretations of songs that they chose off of the album. so i approached four of my favourite producers of the moment that i felt fitted with the whole project. luke solomon

wonder & amazement is a record ive had in various forms and incarnations from ex chicken lips members steve kotey & andy meecham for about a year now – a song that immediately grabbed me from the very first moment i heard it. reminiscent of days gone by mixed with a touch of the new - a song that contains a mixture of both the old classic and the new classic. ive been championing it for a while now either in sets or charts, even including it on a recent compilation i did. a record that we are proud to be able to use as a soundtrack to this new era of classic.

a compilation of four unreleased gems that have been gathered together by luke and derrick.