another much welcomed reissue of the late 70s funk laden, disco two tracker from splendor. the a side take me to your disco is emblematic of disco records from that golden era where big bands and big budgets were rife. yet theres an interplanetary twist to this one, with the mysterious, eerie, spacecraft sounding intro paving the way for a tale of extraterrestrials wanting to get down at one of planet earths discos. you can tell this came from an era were disco really was taking over flip it over and you ve got the mighty special lady. with philip bailey, of earth, wind and fire fame, on production his style comes through strong in the vocal arrangement with the level of feeling and power he squeezes out of each voice. a chance to add these two anthems to the collection!

splendor & squalour number 3 sees brame & hamo return to their rising imprint. since the boys ep lamajs secrets on dirt crew we have seen them do a string of remixes for labels such as kolor ltd, heist & their very successful remix for harry wolfman and loz goddards uncle buck on dirt crew. all these releases have kept a steady momentum going for the sligo boys in the house scene. for this ep we have a full 3 tracker consisting of all original cuts. the ep kicks off with kebab dreams which takes us on a trip to the moon with greasy drums and saucy groove. up next is the mpc workout cert city paying homage to their hometown of sligo. closing the ep we have retch wretchedness which takes a darker turn showing us the spookier side of brame & hamo while still keeping the jazzy touch. a peak time track for sure.

stepping up for the second ep on brame & hamos own imprint splendor & squalour is top boy hamo with his debut solo ep -the cotton club. with his partner brame he has already released staggering eps on dirt crew recordings and dam swindles own heist recordings. a fierce rise in the deep house community for sure! we already had a small taste of hamo s solo productions on the clockwerk ep that was released beginning of this year as the first ep on splendor & squalour. now we are giving you a full 5 tracker with a remix from box aus holz/ torben boy kickflip mike. the ep kicks off with title track - cotton club - a jazzy deep house jam, keeping the hip hop vibe present. up next is -wonce- which is a little bit more on the melodic side. we would also like to welcome more of our sligo family to the label with this side up, the hip hop trio is featured as third on the a side with the straight hip hop track in control. on to the b side we have the brilliant kickflip mike adding a much clubbier vibe to -wonce- a real early mornings bomb. to close the ep hamo has given us black lodge, a dusty house groover with delightful hi-hats and very clever sampling going on as in all his works, solo or with his homey brame.

the sleepy seaside town of sligo, based on ireland s atlantic coast, seems an unlikely location to base a deep house label. more remarkably, this debut 12- from sligo-based splendor & squalor comes from two residents of the town: longtime dj buddies and hip-hop/deep house fusionists brame and hamo. it s a strong first outing, with each of the three original cuts coming doused in smooth soul and hip-hop influences. that s means beats that swing, sensual strings, chunky bass and the kind of pads that seem to wrap themselves around your body. the duo s collaborative clockwork arguably the pick of the bunch - is also remixed by session victim (think ultra-deep goodness), while hamo s sample-heavy soul offers the perfect balance between smiling deep house and classic hip-ho

scandanavian pair holmar filipsson and klas-henrik lindblad aka sasse are busy people. what with running their collective labels moodmusic, crack & speed, thugfucker recordings, and a gallon of original releases they have somehow managed to find time to hook up to produce a cracker of an album. the pair share a love for disco and deep house music and this is very apparent in the music they come together to create. this ep features three choice cuts from their upcoming album æa splendor in the grassÆ.

freaky electro madness from sweden

a collection of rare & wil chilean rock n roll from the 60s.

tim gane from stereolab plus jeremy novak from dymaxion. 10 instrumental tracks - two previously released as a limited edition mail order only 7” via duophonic super 45s.

the visionary first 3 albums plus a previously unreleased one from pauline anna strom as 4lp box.

reissue of the 1982 debut album by pauline anna strom.

uk house ep with balearic vibe from london s mysterious catt records, originally released in 1989, brought back to dance floors in full remastered splendor.

repress! milestone from martinou on nous’klaer audio with a 3lp longplayer!

nach nunmehr sechs jahren feiert das label im juni diesen jahres mit der veröffentlichung der hexagonal club vol. 3 lp seinen sechsten geburtstag.

limited clear double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

reissue - ltd coloured vinyl - 1 per customer

fourth unitas multiplex release comes from linn elisabet, with a remix from amotik.

great deep house by parviz

2020 re-release

second part in the anthology resource series from dean hurley on black vinyl.

second part in the anthology resource series from dean hurley as limited edition of 1000 copies on gold coloured vinyl.

monster experimental ep! tip!

debut from stranded, incl rsd remix

30drop debuts on token with from beyond the unknown a six-track journey that evokes an excommunicative sense of splendor from the outer reaches of worlds beyond.

cleveland is forever in search of the brown note. this is his second offering for the esp institute. side a’s tusk is a beautiful paradox—rhythm programs that churn like the inner workings of a grandfather clock, unmistakably mechanical, yet fashioned through muted analogue instrumentation that paints a deceptively organic picture. the crystallized jangle of fm synth voices toy with the softened drum patterns and vibrant animal-like chord gestures over nearly seven minutes of splendor. on side b, aku digs further into mysticism, manifesting digital jungle themes, cleverly abstracted through erratic bleeps, distant tribal drums, atonal flutters and synthetic bird calls. the cinematic quality of clevelands production shines through both tracks, but its aku that sweeps us from reality to embark on a moonlit expedition in search long lost treasures, proving cleveland a virtuoso skilled in building complex narratives with sound. these two songs will modulate your frequencies.

brian kage returns on michigander with the, best kept secret ep. kage once again provides three deeply emotional dance tracks filled with his signature warmth that immediately draw connections between personal memories and michigan’s natural splendor. best kept secret starts the record off with tones of hypnotic bells that cascade down from within minor chords that hypnotize the listener until they are met with swelling strings to tie the infectious grooves to intelligent vintage percussion. lush vocals continue building into an atmosphere of nostalgia and eventually gives way to that moment of intimacy that can only be felt outdoors while exploring with a person they love. lost on old free-soil road features a detuned analog synth-line that winds up and down over a bed of spooky night-time forest field-recordings which are encompassed by a jackin’ 909 beat . suddenly, juno stabs straight from the 80’s pierce through sending the syncopated grooves back the direction they came from taking dancers along for the joyful ride. cruise control on us-31 rounds out the record with an infectious blend of pitched wooden toms, warm mid-range bass, deep 303 lines, and a smoky pad straight from a vintage rhodes. all these elements help keep the composition positive & relaxing, while expertly conjuring the feeling of sun on your face. this tune is the perfect tool for any dj interested in luring day-partiers to a space where they can’t resist bobbing their heads and enjoying their summer outside. related items

vinyl only - limited 400 copies pressing one of the most representative records of the golden age of ambient house music ! a timeless masterpiece produced by ricky persi and mixed by dj fabrice and paul martini in 1991 ... audio trip remains one of the most played tracks in those years and returns now to its splendor on flash forward records ! big big tune !!!

vinyl only - limited 100 numbered copies pressing on marbled vinyl
one of the most representative records of the golden age of ambient house music ! a timeless masterpiece produced by ricky persi and mixed by dj fabrice and paul martini in 1991 ... audio trip remains one of the most played tracks in those years and returns now to its splendor on flash forward records ! big big tune !!!

2016 repress, without artwork cover
the town of sligo might not mean a whole lot to you, but after this release, youll know that it has brought forth 2 of the funkiest irish guys youve ever seen. their release on heist comes after their chart topping release on their own label splendor & squalor, its is filled with jazzy chords, lovely loose percussion and well found soul samples. parish rumors will fill your peak time needs, ghetto and hotshot have a nice low-slung vibe and come with enough low end and swing to get even the stiffest of hips swinging.

we first introduced these strapping young house aficionados from sligo, ireland, with their debut ep as a pair, street urchin, a little over a year ago. since then the guys have been busy with a massive release on dam swindle’s label heist, not to mention their unbridled musical passion lead them to launch their own label splendor & squalor beginning of this year, kicking things off with a sell out vinyl only pressing of another four track ep of their own imaginings featuring a hot remix from session victim. were pleased to share with you their latest creation, the stunning lamajs secret ep

the deep envisioned season is upon us with the new release from luceri, expressing some true emotion and crafting a body of work that stands on its own merit of creative intrigue and splendor of mid 90’s chicago lofting scene & gallery scene.

geschickt verpackte mehrdeutigkeiten, die sich auf tracks wie dem nach vorne walzenden opener *game*, dem poprockig-treibenden sex-song *perfect match* oder dem manisch-funkigen *big hole* wieder finden.

the mosso imprint presents the newest addition to its catalogue. the fifth episode of the series features two newly picked, slow-­&#8208,,,,,,burning numbers. reporting alejandro mossos further travels on the fine lines drawn between awakened reverie and inspirited groove, this new record could also be considered as an adroit demonstration on how to preserve delicacy in splendor. as >islote< was slowly taking its final shape in the few weeks preceding the records mastering, alejandro mosso decided to pull. >arrecife< out from his unfinished archives. it is a beautifully stern and steely work, presenting the slow development of the main lead, giving it space to gradually appear from the fine selection of uncanny percussions and steadily met by its accentuated twin. a damper invitation to look within. on the flip, >islote< begins with a selection of colourful drums, not unfamiliar to mossos usual escapades. however, spreading itself like a most complex delicacy, the apparent sweetness of this distinctive title soon gives way to a rugged melody. conveying a sharp yet cloudy feeling, this b-­&#8208,,,,,,side is located somewhere in the middle of a soft longing and bluesy bliss. mosso places the listener into the near isolation of an island, that is still anchored to its continent. needless to say, his magic is once again well at work.the mosso imprint presents the newest addition to its catalogue. the fifth episode of the series features two newly picked, slow-­&#8208,,,,,,burning numbers. reporting alejandro mossos further travels on the fine lines drawn between awakened reverie and inspirited groove, this new record could also be considered as an adroit demonstration on how to preserve delicacy in splendor. as >islote< was slowly taking its final shape in the few weeks preceding the records mastering, alejandro mosso decided to pull. >arrecife< out from his unfinished archives. it is a beautifully stern and steely work, presenting the slow development of the main lead, giving it space to gradually appear from the fine selection of uncanny percussions and steadily met by its accentuated twin. a damper invitation to look within. on the flip, >islote< begins with a selection of colourful drums, not unfamiliar to mossos usual escapades. however, spreading itself like a most complex delicacy, the apparent sweetness of this distinctive title soon gives way to a rugged melody. conveying a sharp yet cloudy feeling, this b-­&#8208,,,,,,side is located somewhere in the middle of a soft longing and bluesy bliss. mosso places the listener into the near isolation of an island, that is still anchored to its continent. needless to say, his magic is once again well at work.

unreleased egyptian jazz: 2x45s set in a unique hand-printed fold-open pyramid! four sides of previously-unreleased ethnic mythic mystic jazz from the legendary egyptian drummer! before the re-release of his album with the cairo jazz band recently, the name salah ragab was best known to jazz fans and record collectors by way of another lp that was recorded with sun ra in the early 70s. his album >prism music unit< with the cairo jazz band was released in egypt with another by the cairo free jazz ensemble, but perhaps only salah himself knew of the other songs he had recorded at the time, but didnt make it onto these lps. the tapes lurking for decades in an old trunk, its taken until now for them to see the light of day, and we present them here as four amazing pieces of egyptian jazz on 2 seven inch singles. entombed within a hand-printed, hand-made pyramid shaped box, this is the first time in 40 years that these recordings will have come to light. ladies and gentlemen, behold the splendor that is salah ragab and the cairo jazz band!

laurine frosts long overdue second ep for thema is upon us in all its dark, oblique splendor. 2009s thematique showed the mysterious hungarian producers deft sound design and uncanny programming married with a wide breadth of musical tastes and unpredictable choices of composition. it seems that these attribute have only sharpened and are now driving a much more groove-focused approach. so enjoy this, yet another left turn from thema. we are proud to bring you the best from those artists working beyond the well-worn paths of electronic dance music and we are glad laurine could come back to guide us just a little farther off that path.
pressing on transparent vinyl.

the man whos seen it all, thats terranovas fetisch, but he had it coming. as punks earliest and certainly youngest adopter, he strolled through late 1970s berlin, then moved to new york researching the first symptoms of hip hop, only to find himself being a many clubs resident dj in london at the end of the eighties. enters terranova, shrouded in mystery from the very beginning, fetisch‘s go-to project, that he originally conceived in 1996 to explore new club territory, and that has since built its very own cult following. kompakt truly feels honored to be the new home to an artist with such a rich background in club culture, especially as terranovas latest incarnation includes berlins house staple and boywonder &me as well as guest singer khan in his preferred role as the longest running hype in the history of underground awesomeness. consequently, it is with great poise that the trio‘s latest 12inch >so strong< commands its army of listeners to the floor, not unlike terranovas first outing on kompakt, the confidently named i want to go out. both the title track and epic flipside boogie for the dollar make up for a double headliner that takes you on a beguiling trip to the dark side of the club. no only do terranovas sequencing and beat programming deliver in spades, the package also sports some of the best vocals khan has churned out to date, featuring his trademark fusion of cool indifference and pure sleaze: >i give myself up to your splendor... so strong.<

a frog on the beach jumping between the electric strength of detroit sounds and the splendor of cinematic atmospheres, a frog on the beach is 100% pure techno refinement and thus as irresistible on dancefloors as for homelistening. marco passarani invites the listeners to a long and delightful odyssey, gradually traveling from electro sounds harshness to classy house enjoyments.

acos coolkas return on theomatic just in time for summer. >stellar way< is a sublime journey through warm atmospheric strata followed by refreshing funk-powered waves of >meridian< which receives an extra rub of aural refinement from amberflame aka an-2. everything gets topped off with a celestial downbeat splendor of >lazy moon< - a perfect soundtrack for star gazing sometime in mid-august

the new album from human bell