the purist is a new label run by dstm. its a project based on the pure side of techno. the first release comes by ben reymann, a young and talented berlin-based dj and producer.

today piemont bring us their latest work, purist. matching delightfully delicate and intricate sounds and efx, with a bottom -heavy kick drum and grinding bassline, the duo create a unique soundscape that is impossible to box or categorise. all of which, makes their choice remixers even more perfect. andhim, the super-talented duo who bring a sense of fun to their productions and dancefloors, get to grips with purist. a perfect track for a duo that are almost anti-purist. support by joris voorn, riva starr, kaiserdisco, karotte, format b, wally lopez, lauhaus, kiki, dj madskillz, monika kruse, super flu, felix (hot ship), rocky (x-press 2)

ultraphat harder bassheavy schranz tracks...incl ant remix!!

ltd violett coloured vinyl editon german electrofunk purist ceeonic checks in with ground control. originally released on the label of miami bass legend debonaire, the two crisp and powerful productions perfectly catch the vibe of 1980s electro classics by the likes of egyptian lover, pretty tony or world class wreckin cru, taking it into the 21st century.

the third album from iconic duo miss kittin & the hacker. pressed on 180 gram double vinyl, housed in full colour sleeve

purist dub infused techno ep.

we are very excited to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of >hex recordings< so for the occasion, we decided to create the most powerful release so far, a triple-vinyl various artists, which includes the creations of some of the artists that are closest to the movement but never released on the label until now like rebekah, cleric, remco beekwilder, together with new members like benjamin damage, aeit, imperial black unit, end train, rommek, maere, 6siss and of course some of the ambassadors of the label like under black helmet, vii circle and the two hex founders paolo ferrara and lorenzo raganzini. the title of the release is >angels from hell< and it represents the most ambitious release ever created by hex. 3 flaming red colour vinyl.

in their first appearance collabing on the label, jeroen search & gotshell delivering a 5 tracker ep of classic, raw, and purist non-stop 909 madness techno jams on bao76. no extra words needed.

4 techno / house tracks faithful to the late 80 s vibe, sounds ranging from purist detroit to soulful chicago.

raw, subtly drifting, purist breakbeat house cuts

limited to 150 copies on transparent yellow 180 gram vinyl.

purist modular techno explorations from daniel miller & nicolas bougaieff as populist.

from deep house to techno and future jazz

minimalist and purist, that s how we like it

brewers musical output is true to purist sensibilities that favour economy of sonic components and studio prowess over unnecessary fanfare, but all the while forging new ground & refining a genuinely personal aesthetic.

4 tracks of purist jungle techno from a collaboration between ron wells aka jack smooth and daniel silk of worldwide epidemic

on the 25th anniversary of d1 recordings, label boss eamonn doyle revives the independent ethos of the acclaimed dublin techno label, presenting a rare 12inch on lunar disko records. the long game ep’ features four lost tracks uncovered from the depths of the 147 basement in dublin 1. an essential record for seekers of the purist techno funk.

part 1 of 2! while hush is focused primarily on dvs1s love for deep and purist techno, mistress will represent the pioneering home for versatile producers, sounds and vibes which touch all corners of the dancefloor and beyond.

acid fans may well be aware of dj arg (also known as faceless junkies deluxe) and know that the man is a machine, literally churning out hundreds of the nastiest and most purist 303 based techno and house tracks and uploading them with alarming regularity to his soundcloud pages. super rhythm trax is proud to present to you his first vinyl release, it was really hard to decide on just four tracks, but these ones were jumping out for a release. sick and twisted 303 abuse for lovers of the silver box.

parrish smith makes his dekmantel debut on the labels sister-techno imprint, ufo, with a blend of avant garde electronics and industrial. with the sex, suicide & speed metal ep , dutch producer parrish smith works outside of the realm of genres and tempos, creating his own unique template of saturated, electronic post-punk, having won accolades from the likes of nina kraviz, and ron morelli along the way. an analogue purist at heart, parrish smith has already amassed a cult following with regular appearances on red light radio, in which the anarcho-experimentalist broadcasts sessions of heavy industrialism, breakbeats and body music.

sonic groove records presents the advent of a new strain of contemporary techno for 2018 and advancing electronic music culture further into the future with this release. this is a document of the convergence and alliance of two distinct artistic visions, that of veteran and pioneer thomas p heckmann under his drax moniker and current dedicated activist blush response. the results of this cutting edge collaboration are pure dance floor revelations of the infectious and mind expanding kind. four cryptic transmissions initiating a sequence of combined sonic dna output. this is an interpretation of techno rooted in radical experimentation and upgraded to the next level with compelling innovation. side a initiates the drama with mysterious analog machine signals of both purist and experimental dark techno that are composed of elements crafted at the molecular level. side b continues with intensity delivering more of the combined audio expression of the artists. the intense coded communication weaves through in waves of perfectly balanced synthesis that is reinforced with heavy percussion and complex intertwined and engaging rhythms. a new key to other dimensions in sound. essential

rogue filter. been in the scene for nearly 3 decades. allied with plenty of faces, wearer of many hats. purist hardware electro / vinyl only goodness for the b-boys n girls.

albuquerques finest outpost for purist garage house, plastik people, continues to mine the classics on the seventh volume of its collections sub label. first up is the unmistakable class of zed bias with take you there, a track which represents the garage legend getting into a more housed up frame of mind. then it s over to f.a.z.e 1 to keep the pressure up with the heated diva choppage of -wanna touch me before judas play a little something takes things deeper but no less bumping. this is an essential package for anyone craving some under the radar gems from the history of 90s garage house.

over the past six years, dimensions has become a leading name in the underground, with its festival, international series, dj directory and dimensions soundsystem. now, dimensions extends its influence with the start of its label - dimensions recordings. the label launches with a 12-track compilation across three separate discs. ‘an introduction’ makes a huge statement in setting out the label’s intent and breadth. with artists established and new stepping up to present 12 exclusive tracks.
dimensions recordings explores its darker side on an introduction part 3 with intergalactic oddities and twisted techno constructions, the release is definitely ones for the late hours. ‘crosstalk’ from gear heads london modular alliance opens, a squelching, electro, hardware excursion demonstrating a small snippet of what’s to come from the talented trio. next, french artist, upwellings steps up to demonstrate his purist approach as he unites elements of dub and techno to create the beautifully spacey ‘soft shadows’. the third offering comes courtesy of fachwerk label boss and prolific techno artist, mike dehnert, who presents raw but melodic track in ‘tokio,’which maintains his minimal and stripped back aesthetic beautifully. chicago’s steven tang in his obsolete music technology rounds off the release with ‘comb freq,’ a devastatingly powerful mix of acidic, bleeping dance floor energy!

post scriptum is the latest artist to join the sonic groove records roster. previously releasing on functions legendary infrastructure imprint, post scriptum changes gears stylistically in a very big way with his latest release entitled until you drop. leaving his previous looped based purist techno behind, post scriptum takes his sound exploration into the much darker cavernous world of industrial techno.

german electrofunk purist ceeonic checks in with ground control. originally released on the label of miami bass legend debonaire, the two crisp and powerful productions perfectly catch the vibe of 1980s electro classics by the likes of egyptian lover, pretty tony or world class wreckin cru, taking it into the 21st century.

berlin-based mancunian setaoc mass returns to his own sk_eleven imprint with now the fourth outing. confirming the label s emergant position as the home of purist, highly-distilled club weapons, see through marries a muscle-bound groove to arching synth strings and sci-fi encentricities for a hypnotic juxtaposition, followed closely by passive - another roller to completely loose yourself in. flipping over, the producer explores a dystopian wasteland populated by cavernous reverb-drenched claps and a nagging, mutant synth chord, whilst disrepair flaunts coates budding trademark electro strut, with bellowing kicks, crisp snares and futuristic undertones all in check.

the release opens with brian s proper dun one , a track which caused a twitter meltdown on alan s profile when he first started playing it at the tail end of 2016. loaded with sharp and pounding drums, this is an ethereal experience from start to finish and packs a real punch. it s a no holds barred, certified main room anthem. wait a second feat. mc r1bbz has been a staple of adam beyer s sets of late and has been getting a lot of air time on drumcode radio. this rave inspired track takes a raw, stripped back approach and delivers a real killer blow. alan sampled the vocals of mc r1bbz from an ltj bukem tape pack from the early 90s and the record tips its cap to early jungle raves around the m25. the release closes with trance, init? , a homage to alan s days first and foremost as a raver before he became a dj, with his non-purist attitude when it comes to electronic music shining through. the breakdown is sure to be a hands in the air moment at festivals all over the globe this summer.

hell’s first single in well over a year, ‘i want u’ throbs and thrusts with in-the-moment physical tension. unhurried and extensive in its 11+ minute arrangement, it’s every bit as deep and as long as you’d want such a session to be with its rush-riddled breakdown that dips deep under the skin with lavish emotional chord changes and peaked atmospherics. a celebration of gay culture, an homage to purist analog-driven proto techno, a statement for what’s shaping up to be yet another exceptional album from the hugely influential international deejay gigolos founder, ‘i want u’ comes complete with two startling remixes: the legend that is the hacker accentuates the grit and crunchy ebm charm of the original with an all-out exercise in sonic horsepower while hell’s selector kindred spirit and all-round robot-rustling icon martin matiske provides a whirlwind trip back to another foundation era for electronic music with b-boy-busting electro boogie spectacular. trust us, you’re going to want all three. and thankfully you’ll get all three right here. let us know what you think!

purist synth pop and electro from june and lowfish
300 copies only, orange vinyl.

currently being rinsed out by dj storm, digital & flava... this is response s 2nd solo track for horrific recordings, he first featured on horrificoo2 back in 2014 with aiden s tune an amen piece under the guise ego scene . you know response s trademark sound, his contemporary runnings on v - recordings,ingredients,commercial suicide,fresh 86. manchester s most dangerous d&b purist kicks this one off with haunting perilous chords over a crisp two step break, in comes a high pass amen, switching gear with the baddest apache pre- drop breakdown. a haunting voice sample smashes instantly into the nastiest darkside ride of 2016, knocking the dance floor over side ways. rewind !!! everytime !!! reminiscent of j.majiks epic legendary 1994 track ‘your sound’ on metal headz. label artwork features ‘psycho’ 1980s new york subway train graffiti in pure hip hop style by james jessop. also seeing regularly club play by dj storm this autumn 2016, hypnotic chords weave deceivingly through each dimension re-distributing the frequencies. shuffling/marching beats and a mammoth, reece bassline, delivered straight from the deepest vaults. m.o.d is the madchester s two wildest brother s second release on horrific this year, following their huge floor essence 10- on horrific remixes 001, our ten” remix series

after a string of outstanding releases on some of our favourite electro labels, seattle s chris roman aka 214 joins ranks at lunar disko to present the talus loop ep. 214 has developed into a true master of the atmospheric electro sound, and once again showcases this talent on the talus loop ep. a fusion of intricately textured techno and electro, combined with lush ethereal soundscapes transport the listener to a far away and otherworldly dimension. futuristic hi-tech electro and techno from a producer of the purist form.

berlin-based dj and techno producer savas pascalidis has been steadily making his mark in underground electronic music circles since his first releases in the mid-90s. born in south germany and later moved to berlin, the well-traveled dj has been among the restless and classically minded members of the dance music community over the last decades. he developed skills that led him into producing records and made a name for himself with a series of dark, loopy and groove driven dancefloor orientated techno music. pure and simple. his releases earned him a reputation for being something of a dance music purist.

stockholm-based imprint swedish brandy productions serves up a sultry four track v/a 12 inch with deep and soulful gems. first out on the a side you get the track * legs lover*. equipped with yamaha rs-7000, moog rouge and roland juno 106, moscow based house and techno purist and producer harry light gives us an uncompromising old school deep house groover with crisp pounding beats, stuttering chords and distinct catchy hooks. harry light has previous releases on labels such as artreform, pro-tez and beef to name a few. the a side ends off with the post-disco sounding killer track “overland & sea” by london based producer and dj dan westlake aka westlake72. dan’s sound borrows liberally from the history of club and dance music, mixing and matching eras to create his own contemporary sonic palette, sighting the early and mid 80 s new york post-disco producers such as darryl payne and paul simpson in particular as key influences. on the flip side soultechnic aka deejaykul delivers the deep and classy track “addicted”. rául navarette, the man behind both aliases, has been holding it down since the late 80 s, releasing music on labels like atjazz record company, z records, peng, del, basic fingers and xtrasolar records, and remixing great artists like opolopo, the rurals, gregory del piero, kenny bobien, monday michiru, monodeluxe, diviniti and many more.

this album contains four tracks, based on visceral techno oriented dance floor, with knowledge about analog synthesizers, fm synthesis, and 909 processed drums. strained ambiences and uptight drones in the air floating with the true essence followed by the most percussive factors, make this work a purist symbol of techno. a tribute to the evolution dedicated to recreating the universe with his art.

the classy second installment from the killer demarcation series. purist techno and bomb drops from russ gabriel, zadig, lee holman and dyad. flawless!

mbalax derived rhythm textures in visionary, purist version style - killer stuff!

energydream ep is entirely based on vocal house samples, deprived of their frenzy soul and arranged into a new melancholic mood. the frosty vibrations generated from the textures produced and the ambient arrangements bring the listener into a dimensionwhich lives within a purist vision of the dance floor and anastral journey. a typical approach which has been marking dave s productions for a long time.

dax j with a nasty 4-tracker for the clergy imprint, cut at 45rpm for maximum pressure.

sometimes dark, sometimes quietly celebratory, the music on this ep is as straightforward as it is haunting and evocative. the one and only katapult duo is on resopal. this time with retro futuristic modern techno. -medieval weapons- comes with four tracks for different moods. dry and modern purist functional techno.

the fourth studio album „in the beginning“ by the critically acclaimed live band marbert rocel from leipzig. a place far away from everything, yet right around the corner. a vision close enough to touch, yet so far away. surrounded by keys, hatches, pots and small fragmented parts, marbert rocel lie down, discuss and dance through the winter of 2015. in this environment, in their studio in leipzig, the band ties together the songs, which first saw the light of day in a small spot enclosed by woods in the summer of 2014. ?each decision goes through every head, each chord is listened to a hundred times, from font to back and in reverse, each compromise: a triumph for the common cause. not pompoous string arrangements fuel this album with grandeur, but rather the notion of a consensual nod, which has evolved within marbert rocel over the years. ?“in the beginning” is the fourth album by marbert rocel, a living utopia and a tart kiss for every purist genre lover. nothing is hewn raw on here, rather sculptured delicately. percussion is tickling from synth pads like dew, and the songs welcome you like good friends. like tinkerbell, spunks voice guides through this strange familiar world, moving past big feelings and small gestures, to finally lead to where it all started: “in the beginning”.

prince of eclectic boogie kasra v will release his sophomore ep atlantis through vinylonly house imprint lips. tehran-born kasra has already built a solid reputation as a selector across london s underground circuit, with his bi-weekly paradise show on nts radio, plus various residencies and 22tracks playlists. flipping his focus onto production, his newest creations are a fusion of his own killer tastes with experimental techniques, the result being an intelligent melding of purist house, funky balearic rhythms and synth heavy disco, all with a distinct middle-eastern edge

figures creator len faki steps in to the spotlight once again with his brand new >street dub< ep. constantly striving for excellence in sound design and deadly arrangements, fakis wonderfully precise and well honed strand of club techno continues to shine on figures 70th release - a classic example of lens tireless approach to production. packaged together in three different versions, >street dub< stylishly treads the borders between classic dub techno and modern club weaponry. with just a handful of perfectly balanced elements, perching atop a weighty kick and rolling sub bass, both >street dub< and >street dub version< are sure to satisfy purist techno fans and newcomers to the genre alike. as a bonus, an >ambience< mix is included, stripping away all the percussion and letting the beautiful subtleties of fakis production bubble to the surface.

up and coming belgium-born activist philippe petit, operator of the knotweed and decision making theory labels, returns to figure spc with a delightfully versatile four tracker. spanning cold-wavesynth electronics, purist club techno and up-building melodic zones, its perhaps petits strongest effort yet. capturing a neo-classical, archaic mood in >mist<, philippe works stunning cyclic synth themes along with tactile filtering drum patterns. >solaris< and >negative zone< then both work stand-out tracky, trippy elements into two killer club weapons, showing off the frenchmans studio skills. the lighter footprint of >suspended< closes the ep with a joyful, above the clouds journey, lifting up weightlessly into the ether.

the head of grounded theory berlin returns to sonic groove with his strongest outing on the label to date. henning baer brings forth a rough and tough diverse four cut ep of chunky rhythmatic techno. recording the songs during live jams and using a previously decided pool of hardware this ep has a nice old school vibe. the sound production however is very much in the modern day with its well crafted mix downs. this release has strong mass appeal for the purist techno connoisseur.

helsinki - suomis dj candle in the wind with classic driven acid house lp on finnish iron magnesium records. traditional ingredients such as tr-808 and latin cousin 727, monophonic synths, african and 80s guitars are included. note this is not purist tb-303 acid house, but real acid house record with that little finnish twist on melodies. acid is in your head, dont forget that.

gynoid audio maintains it s ltd series with a new split ep containing much character, coarse-grained attitude, thrilling sequences and delightful soul. on one side we have the follow up of the -procurators- by mattias fridell, exquisitely paired with a mechanically grooving remix by tomohiko sagae. turning the plate reveals the minimalistic and focused purist techno cut by future 16, the -filaments pt4-. who else would be better suited to put a soulful and zealous twist on the latter than zadig obviously no one. hopefully you ll enjoy this package of music as much as we did assembling it!

dauwd branching out in a direction that is most certainly to appeal to the purist house heads.

raw and direct techno stuff from fanon flowers: -bleeding heroes- is a continuous journey between his two works, purist and dark from the start. z.i.p.p.o backs with his different sides: -fuggi- is a big room techno bomb, lei- introduces his trippin , minimalist and driving face.