morphology debut on the belgian de:tuned label with the vibrant eight-track electro album fractures. classic black double vinyl edition.

incl. john tejada & dan curtin remixes

der sound von mirror touch lässt sich am besten durch einen moment in der zeit beschreiben, als mitte der 90er trax-platten aus dem mittleren westen der usa die brutalen grooves des techno mit schichten von gefühlvollen harmonien kombinierten, die auf das funk-, soul- und jazz-erbe von detroit zurückgehen. tip!

spaced out and atmospheric detroit house tracks that showcase his skills in the studio and match perfectly with the ethos of the label.

wir feiern den 20. jahrestag der veröffentlichung der spatial relationships ep von dan curtin! diese tracks zeigen definitiv den typischen sound und stil von curtin mit jazzigen und tiefen melodien, komplizierten drum-programmen und seinen ikonischen arrangements. wir haben uns die originalen studioaufnahmen angesehen und remastert, damit sie dieses mal noch besser klingen!

zum 20-jährigen jubiläum gibt s diese ikonische neuauflage von titonton.

by popular demand we are excitedly reissuing the 3rd release from metamorphic, origins ep by planetary, carefully remastered from the original dat recordings! in the interest of preserving the original mood of the release here is the text from the 1993 press release for this record...

90s infected bangin techno - incl. set in stone trilogy remixes

it s been a long time coming but now is the time for metamrophic to present out first various artist compilation. this one features 3 up and coming artists, goiz, jem, and jacksonville, as well as one track from label head dan curtin. of course the first compilation from metamorphic had to be called interstellar groove addictions, the unofficial slogan of the label since the beginning. these tracks are modern trips into the unknown, representing the mood of the label perfectly - fierce individuality, evolution in sound, and deeply felt emotional content.

pure emotion carried by cosmic soul in the guise of underground melodic techno is what justin zerbst offers us with his first release on metamorphic. justin might be considered up and coming despite having released his first record on the highly regarded australian label red ember in the 90s. since then the melbourne based producer has released only a handful but extremely sought after records on eklo, seekers, and red ember. now his music, deeply influenced by detroit and especially midwest techno finds a natural home on metamorphic. four tracks of pure analog machine soul, created in the 90 s but never released until now, capturing the raw energy and excitement of that era. robert feuchtel at fat of excellence production services cologne, bridges the divide between now and then with his unparalleled mastering skills.

after the success of the leitzeiten ep from turbo turbo last year, we release now for the very first time this digital bonus track inner walls in combination with a fresh new remix from dan curtin. dan curtin better known with releases on strictly rhythm, peacefrog, sinewave, sublime, mobilee, paper, epm and his own label metamorphic and of course with his side project purveryors of fine funk (peacefrog records) delivered us a typical dc acid bomb. this mix is a pure bomb on the dance floor. together with the amazing original version is this record a sure player for every house and techno lover. we are proud to release this both great track son one 12inc. this record will be available on vinyl only, not as digital release.

myles serge is a dj, musician and recording artist who has released on a vast swathe of labels that as well as metamorphic, also includes ferox, caduceus, knotweed, ilian tape, sweatshop, night drive music, thema, pushmaster disc and his own imprints (ms), re(form), space, (ms), and dosed recordings. he describes himself as a “reclusive perfectionist”, whose haunting production sound reflects influences from early detroit and chicago electronic music. but myles has a style of his own that blurs the lines between techno and house

embryonic ep by columbus, oh artist titonton is brought back to the forefront exactly 20 years after its original release on metamorphic recordings. 4 tracks of that warm and deep midwest techno like nobody else can do it. titonton s totally unique style has definitely withstood the test of time, and like most music created independently of trends it will always sound fresh. we re living in the times that this music was created for and later on down the road when space djs play these cuts from the orbital terrace, it will be for their times too. out of print since the initial pressing it has now been remastered from the original studio tapes for optimum sound quality.

after jus ed and chris carrier appeared on the first ep, now comes classic aligned producer miss honey dijon, peacefrog regular dan curtain and the one and only detroit talent that is andrés, who serve up one remix each, with an original by dj w!ld also being included.

metamorphic is back to our system with our first release in eons, after a deep space mission, dc returns to metamorphic – work prerssure ep. vinyl only this time!

1 track each from area, hakim murphy, and murdoc, + bonus remix. the 2 on a lean more toward the stoner side, the b is all murdoc focusing more on the beats. the past year has seen area dropping solo records for francois ks wave music, anton zaps ethereal sound, and brendon moellers steadfast recordings. with songs described as >guaranteed to create a special mood in a club< (resident advisor) and >warm, shoegaze-dreamy but floor-ready pop< (little white earbuds), areas heady productions tread the line between functionality and abstraction. hakim is a producer/dj from the chicagoland area whos musical style ranges from house to techno. hakims journey begin as a dancer in chicago as a lot of his musical influences come from larry heard, robert armani, dance mania, relief, and cajual records. as a chicago footwork dancer, hakim gradually became inspired by the music and began playing records in 1996. since then hakim has ventured into production work and eventually founded two records labels in 2008: machining dreams, and synapsis records with avondale music society. hakims discography includes releases on metamorphic, planet detroit, and stolen kisses. murdoc is a dj/producer and current member of the condiment dj-collective, hosting events featuring the likes of acid circus, sammy dee (perlon), and mark henning.

planetary is back with the first release on metamorphic in quite some time! four tracks of spaced out funk that illustrate what planetary is all about, taking things to the next level...

early dan curtin works! twice spaced-out hi-tech jazz, from the early nineties. >matter of sound< was released orignally on a limited 7 inch, and >inner view< is taken from the first planetary ep from 1991, both from dans label metamorphic.

hakim murphy has been on a roll these past couple of years. he is on a roll and on a mission to take the chicago house music he loves into the future in the hakim style, staying true to the jack, groove, and feeling of chicago while at the same time exploring new territory and his own inner space. after his last ep on metamorphic, wiggles, hakim has gone on to produce a string of releases on labels such as his own synapsis records and remixes including a stunning reinterpretation of the classic welcome to chicago by future forward feat. john simmons. now we are again proud to present a flollow up ep from hakim called black robots having sex with a very special remix by metro areas morgan geist! this 4 track ep shows hakim at his best covering the full range of his personality, deep melodies, jacking rhythms, and sexy funky robotics. morgans remix of jupiter poop is stripped down, thick and warm, focusing on the subtle pulsating sub bass of the original with teases of shimmering melody and solid crisp percussion throughout..

played & supported by move d, anja schneider, brendon möller, len faki, craig richards, rolando (jaguar)... including planetary remix (aka dan curtin) beautiful! james kuno (ann aimee - delsin) delivery a new deep space techno sounds

finally we get a re-issue of the first release on the legendary fat cat label. harking back to the days when the record shop ruled supreme south of the border, this release is somewhat different from the following releases on the label. pure techno music, kind of early dan curtin metamorphic meets ken ishii with a heavy nod to kenny larkin. a techno landmark! official press with original artwork and shrink wrapped picture sleeves.

this time metamorphic recordings is in full on boundary pushing mode with a new sound from dan curtin. techno always has been and always will be about taking risks and going where no one has gone before and this ep, facts is right there. modern techno that will work for djs playing the gamut of techno, tech house, house, minimal and more. vocalist jason byers from cleveland based rock band disengage worked side by side with curtin to add a powerful vocal touch to the intense musical journey presented here. to all you djs working hard to keep it real, to move forward, to advance our scene, and to have a voice of your own, this one is made for you!

incl marc schneider remix !! metamorphic is thrilled to present wiggles ep by up and coming chicago producer hakim murphy. hakim first gained recognition as a producer and dj who rocks floors with his previous releases and compilation appearances on labels like subject detroit and tuning spork records. this time hakim gives us his most forward thinking and crowd moving record to date with wiggles ep. hamburg’s man of now, marc schneider who is on a serious roll releasing one hot ep and remix after another, brings a building and breathing, relentlessly driving peak time remix. hakim shows us a world of evolving and blending sound that perfectly melds deepness with driving

repress of this excellent release!! funky groovin discoid chicago with techhouse flava

4 unreleased tracks, recorded in dat in 1998

the stone techno series returns with another exciting compilation. comes on clear 180 gram 4x12 inch vinyl in a collectors box.

elliott ist einer der organisatoren und djs hinter der südlondoner party big dyke energy und gehört zu einer neuen welle, die zeitgenössische queere energie und attitüde in die clubs bringt.

originally released in 1996, the 6-track remnants ep was only the second record produced by morgan geist for his own environ label. now beautifully remastered, this heretofore hard-to-find ep is crammed with geists early influences: from intricately-programmed roland orchestras that echo his early techno releases on metamorphic to jazz- and r&b- listening tracks that would later inform the sound of his debut album.

new label alert! the inaugural release from the new la- based label, lemak records, has arrived. with a focus on new and upcoming talent as well as our favorite veterans, the label slides through hard and fast breaks, slowed down & spaced out minimal, with some electro-inspired heaters in-between. with a new label also comes a new collaboration. featuring music from the ferngully express, the latest project from miami stalwarts kyle parker (sports records) and goiz (red ember/metamorphic recordings), the ferngully express ep includes a selection of tracks that intertwines the two artists in a variety of ways. this first releases hits the spot for a lover of minimal, fast breaks, and some electro inspired bangers. a well-rounded release that offers music for any occasion, we hope you close your eyes and enjoy the the ferngully express ep. always with love, lemak records.

binh’s timepassages releases the album from cologne based duo metamorphic interface

supported by ben klock, luke slater, ben sims, laurent garnier. following dan curtins superb remix of d-knox out there in the summer of 2015, epm music welcomes the return of this metamorphic recordings legend for his own full-length ep.

william thurman aka royer follows up two astounding releases for material image with a deep, curdling ep of wandering house for lobster theremin. picking up where his last excursions left off, collectively finds royer on typically dreamy form, taking micro-thought experiments and carving them into evolving, metamorphic journeys that capture as much the ambience of late night paris as the spirit of us house music. to even the balance, german newcomer trp fires up the cannons for a tough, bouncing remix on the b2. crackling and chugging with dust-coated drums and pads, this is a serious floor-banging rework right here. original artwork comes from royer himself, with full artwork matte sleeve, warm red centre labels and a mind-bending b&w a4 insert.

ontals work excites many conflicting emotions. exuberant, convoluted and theatrical plots define the watchwords attached to the serbian duo. they represent one of the most paradigmatic examples of how industrial/techno can still offer a wide range of pleasant surprises. a visceral understanding of the scenic rhythm space vs. void establishes a metamorphic composition in short of an almost baroque sensitivity. always moving around an unstable fringe of intuition-rules-over-eclecticism, together with an attitude of total irreverence against the old aphorism, but keeping at the same time an incredible discipline of sophistication, produce a situation where anything touched by them have to be immediately placed at the top of the evolution line of the electronic music. “pietà” simply shows this feeling at their best.

long standing sonic groove artist realmz returns with his latest release nocturnal realm. a stunning four track ep of diverse techno sounds.the ep starts off with air supremacy a mechanical broken beat laden industrialized techno track that oozes with machine funk. continuing into the depths of the sonic groove is circulation. a rhythmic 4/4 pulsating workout which commands its way thru the speakers with a swath of fury. swinging the mood over into deeper melancholic grooves are the thought provoking hypnotic melodies of songs metamorphic and architecture of time. two tracks that dig deep far inside your mind. realmz clearly shows creative versatility on this ep. another great releases from this very original sounding artist

the latest instalment in the ever-evolving tale of circus company comes from a partnership that has already borne plenty of tightly honed dancefloor fruit, although never before for our merry band of performers and freaks. marc schneiders service to european house music runs deep. as well as steering the course of the mega-distributor wordandsound, marc has been steadily appearing on releases and remixes for new kanada, metamorphic, einmaliens and many more over the years. however marcs studio collaborations with ralf schmidt are fast becoming his most celebrated output. ralfs aera project is already being loudly championed by the most critical tastemakers in the business, including glowing praise from resident advisor and fact magazine for his unique and impeccably crafted tracks on his own aleph music label. after a string of successful remixes, the pair consummate their shared passion with this strong, focused three-tracker that makes a space for itself in the club-ready end of the circus company record bag. what on the surface may seem like straight-up dj friendly cuts soon reveal their hidden depths. whispers of techno melodies and textures hum away under the surface, while those with keen ears will pick up the sneaky tributes to uk rave culture that aera is known for sprinkling over his tracks. primarily though, these tracks gracefully tread the line between functionality and flair, leaving you with another glorious selection of imaginative house music with that inimitable circus co. stamp on it.

big with laurent garnier, elliot dodge, angel molina, andy vaz, tomaz,… self defence return with more almost perverted deepness on our 3rd release. after lopaaz, don williams and russ gabriel on the first releases, sdf now strikes back with belgiums franco cangellis superb >raw emotions< remix ep. the mixes got re-emotionalized by dan curtin and russ gabriel who both are no strangers the variable world of electronic music – one could call them pioneers and thats clearly demonstrated in the result of these outstanding tracks. deep, groovin, nicely textured detroit funk, a very round affair and dj crate must have being the result. russ gabriel of ferox fame, recorded for most of the major techno forces of the 90s: carl craigs planet-e, peacefrog records, djax-up- beats, gpr, force-inc, soma recordings, new electronica and dave clarkes magnetic north, while dan curtin walked his path in the us with his own label metamorphic recordings, and with his profile on the rise, he eventually caught the attention of peacefrog in the mid nineties…

james kumo grew up in kent but moved to london and later manchester. in february of 2008, his first ep got released on amsterdams ann aimee records, a delsin sublabel. 2009 saw one more release on ann aimee and a record for dan curtins metamorphic label. now curle is proud to announce james kumos next ep, featuring two original tracks and a remix by our compatriot and man of the moment, peter van hoesen.

incl dan curtin remix !! barcelona based label >vinyl did it< honors its name by releasing its first vinyl ep. dr. needles delivers nonstop minimal tech, demolishing and more on the harder side, no bleepy stuff here, perfect for keeping it going late at night. label co-founder, digital ape, remixes ping pong, giving it a much more dubby and atmospheric touch. he highlights the melody to give it amplitude and make of the original a track ideal for early on or for coloring a set with more melody. dan curtin, one of the most respected american techno producers, creator of excellent music for labels such as peacefrog, klang, dust science, tuning spork and his own metamorphic, remixes ping pong on the b side, taking it into another dimension

americhords 2004 enter ep get a double reworking by two of our favourite producers: dan curtin and mark broom. ohios dan curtin metamorphic records delivers two diverse interpretations of >tighter my grip<. his first >track mix< is more in keeping with his recent stripped down productions on tuning spork, with a sharply produced linear reworking which focuses in on the original tracks vocals and shimmering synth riff. his second >string< mix sees him turn in another of his signature techno-funk classics, as only dan curtin knows how. long standing d1 collaborator mark broom, effortless as always, rearranges >phoenix< into two pulsating 4/4 grooves, with the originals haunting string line riding on top throughout both. again, as with recent d1 releases, this is strictly limited vinyl run of 300 copies