limited 2017 repress !! first release from upcoming parisian label unlearn: chris mitchell (vanguard sound! - plan b recordings) was given total freedom for this ep. he delivers 3 massive tunes between house and techno while xdb takes care of remix duty. the ep was mastered at mb mastering. vinyl only.

phat delano smith rmx

deep techno stuff ion limited blue vinyl!

xdb aka kosta athanassiadis

excellent 4 track sampler

90s house work

new french artist on syncrophone recordings for special limited release/ stamped. inc. xdb wicked analog remix

played by rick hopkins, owen jay (batti batti / gaus )

three heavy reworks by xdb, views and nummer.

lithuania s greyscale returns this december with ohrwert’s “fidelis / blavus”, backed with remixes from xdb and grad_u.
greyscale was launched in 2012 by lithuanian producer and dj grad_u, and photographer rima prusakova, set up as a platform for material from grad_u and close friends whilst prusakova’s black and white analogue photography provides the visual identity of the label.
the original mix of “blavus” opens the ep, perfectly setting the tone with murky, ethereal atmospherics, billowing dub echoes, modulating percussion and thunderous drums before dubtechno stalwart xdb strips things back a little with soft touches of the originals airy drones tucked away in the depths whilst choppy stabs and dynamically unfolding analogue rhythms wander throughout.
the second original from ohrwert opens the flip-side, upping the energy levels slightly with hooky stab-sequences, filtered delays and hypnotic melodies running alongside a sturdy percussive foundation. lastly to round out the release grad_u reworks “blavus” into a more groove-driven workout, employing shuffled hats, looped dub chords and bumpy sub-bass hits throughout.
mastered at the legendary dubplates & mastering in berlin.

mr. statik returns to amam with * a boy named crow*, a deeply personal release that draws its inspirations from murakamis beloved * kafka on the shore* novel. with it the greek producer further explores his favorite topics of sub consciousness & subliminal sensitivities in the form of 3 tracks that, although still aim at the dance floor, bear a strong sense of unconventionality via surreal sampling exercises, a healthy dose of surrealism and of course humor. complimenting the release xdb appears in precise remix duties, applying his particular skill set to transform clandestine into a late a.m. euphoric roller. mr. statiks * a boy named crow* ep is out on amam records on a vinyl only format .

nice price deal !!! across the four tracks the studio r approach is further refined, balancing the desire for solid rhythmic constructions with a more introspective, soul-stirring musical message that makes for the most timeless, meaningful electronic music. after the bold statement of the triple-vinyl studio r 003 release that saw fred p, mike parker, dj spider and more alongside newer artists, the label returns with a single that continues the mission of the berlin-based broadcast and record label project. dealing in the most adventurous and heartfelt corners of contemporary house and techno, studio r 004 once again pairs established artists with unsung talent.

we are very pleased to welcome the extremely talented xdb to the ferox family with these three tracks of hypnotic grooves and textures. 180g vinyl only

2015 pressing , clear vinyl
one of the best house tracks from aaron carl. new emotional deephouse remixes, part 2 by xdb of late night deep house music classic! produced by aaron carl in 1996 for mike banks (underground resistance) detroit house label soul city. you cannot miss this release. will work on every dancefloor!

hlanganani music is a new label with its roots in south africa and london, focused on bringing international attention to south african artists. hlanganani music, which translates from zulu as come/get together has its first release from zulu artist butiza. entitled baphuma ezulwini (they came from heaven) the track features vocals from butiza in the style of maskanda (or maskandi-a kind of zulu folk and scathamiya as well as remixes from european mainstays, xdb and christian prommer. the project itself best illuminated by hlanganani label heads and south african expats shy & linda aka sahin meyer with the label the goal is to really help all the artists involved and open new doors on both ends. support by: mr g, jimpster, mano le tough, steve o sullivan, dam swindle, auntie flo, ooft, severino, cottam, lo shea, a sagittariun, drums of death, trickski & more.

drawing from an acute sense of what could perhaps be described as deep minimalism-turned-into-a-quasi-equatorial-feast, full of holes gradually unfolds and weaves its fabrics in ways that are evocative of the disparate sensations and heady feelings one might run into in a proto-ritualistic setting, whilst xdbs recontextualisation routes a more linear but no less absorbing excursion.

ten years of deep explorer. the celebration started with the capsule remixes 10inch that was released 2 months ago, now is closed with this far & beyond, a double pack vinyl where the brothers and heads of the label (dubbyman & above smoke) make their own selection of exclusive material into groove and dark deepest house tunes from artists worldwide.

this release is perfect for the dancefloor, a good mix of the modern house sound of today and dub techno

the excellent cinematic label charges into 2014 with a meaty new various artistep that features tracks by label head soy mustafa, acid man jared wilson, dub specialist xdb and relative newcomer city 2 city. this stunning ep is an essential offering for fans of genuinely raw and emotive house music that showcases four very real talents at their absolute best.

xdb returns on dolly with the ganivon ep, the follow-up of his excellent recago ep from 2011. xdb is once again delivering the goods, with 3 top-notch contemporary techno tracks filled with his trademark hypnotic melodies, lush strings and solid groovin beats. favourite is tonik with its classic detroit-feel and special atmosphere. berlin/berghain based answer code request is doing the remix job for ganivon, resulting in an effective techno bomb which perfectly combines industrial techno elements with the dolly feel. recago might have been hard to surpass, but xdb might just have done it. big!

- smashin fred p & xdb remixes!!
- a two tracker featuring remixes from pn17. fred p approaches the anthemic techno cut redbrook by truss with hypnotic effect like only the soul people music label boss can...

luke hess shows his detroit roots with his dub tech pasted synths & flowing pads. chicago mastermind steven tang puts it together with beautiful drum programming & freeform synths. xdb takes a turn to the deeper side of things with bass line & prototype drums.

sistrum proudly welcomes the return of mr. kosta athanassiadis, aka xdb, back to the fold with the deep, hypnotic electronics of the frocks ep. this three track ep features patrice scott on remix duties. this is another quality installment in the revered sistrum catalog...

brilliant remixes from rndm, aera, xdb... ltd coloured vinyl

turn on the strobe lights and the fog machine. shtum returns with its second record, this time by dresdens very own kryptic universe. his ep comes with five cuts full of dark and gritty future jazz. his techno funk is playful as it is evocative. just listen to the bass line in *a light in the box* and the appropriately titled *critters funk*. not to mention the crazy piano in the title song and the rather hard-hitting *dark sky*. on top we got the mighty xdb on remix duties and his take on *signals*. again, the illustration on the b-side label is by aram haydeyan.

its time for the second release on diamonds and pearls in 2012. two of the most singular and distinct forces in house and techno today team up for a special sonic treat. we are talking about the two alechmists xdb and kassem mosse. so get yourself ready for two extended journeys into techno, house and beyond. xdbs >ekatem< is a driving, rough and ready house track with a beautifully bubbling square bassline and dirty synth work. on the flip xdb is joined by kassem mosse for an exploration into the outer reaches of house music. omrish is a gritty-yet-atmospheric jam, full of shimmering chords and floating synth melodies which are puntuated by double kicks and crisp cymbals. mesmerizing stuff.

this time its xdb delivering the goodies for dolly, as always pushing the boundaries between house and deep techno. with this 4 excellent cuts xdb is taking the label in even deeper territories. even though they are very well playable and will easily rock the floor, taking it up to somewhere between jupiter & mars, xdbs tracks are more than just proper dj-tools. so well-crafted, deep, harsh and hypnotising, but always firmly keeping floor contact with minimal yet funky drum programming, exactly as this kind of music should be. to top things of, brooks mosher on remix duties delivers a detroit inspired remix of sunda. big!

we are happy to announce xdb on echocord dj/producer xdb aka kosta athanassiadis has been djing since the early nineties but its in the last few years that his abilities as a producer have come to fore both through his recordings for labels such as detroits sistrum and francois ks wave music, remixes for norm talley, conforce and patrice scott to name a few, along with the releases on his own metrolux label which he founded in 2006. lately, kosta athanassiadis is garnering the overdue attention of popular writers and fellow musicians. throughout his growing popularity, xdb has kept his identity nearly silent, allowing his music to be unpolluted by preconceived notions that comes with branding ones image. less is more, he suggests, applying the advice to inspiring and established artists. in the end, it was this tactic – of letting the music speak for itself – that cultivated the respect and trust of his fans. recent 2011 releases are his bakfom ep on harbour city sorrow and now followed by the apari ep on echocord. two powerfull dubby tracks by xdb + a fantastic remix by sven weisemann

after receiving such a warm reception from those around the world who appreciate timeless electronic sounds, it was only fitting that patrice scotts >analog dreams< would eventually rise again, refreshed, in the form of a remix project. knowing the mixes had to be special while maintaining the authenticity of the original, patrice tapped two of the worlds finest electronic craftsmen for the honor, both hailing from germany - xdb and johannes volk. these talented artists bring forth just enough vibe from the original mix and offer their own unique interpretations, which are sure to delight those with a tasteful ear.

harbour city sorrow will showcase different sides of techno. after exploring the electro side of things we now go more towards the deeper housey side of techno. xdb (kosta athanassiadis, metrolux, sistrum) is walking on the border of various styles, creating his own unique blend of techno and house.. youll find 3 tracks of his hybrid style on here. deep sound layers and almost jackin rhythms. well crafted raw analog tracks that will appeal to the club jocks as well as the more adventurous deejay and home listener. music that is not fitting to just one main category.. just how we like it.

to delight those who are true believers of the sistrum sound, patrice scott presents the aphotic segments part one, showcasing the talents of patrice scott, xdb, leonid and anton zap. making yet another statement on quality, timeless electronic music.

conforce makes his debut on clone with some of his darkest work to date... two raw intens tracks (spoiled and vulcan) that are heroin for techno lovers! >spoiled< also comes in 2 remix versions by xdb.

named after my daughter whos voice is on both tracks. orignal produced by ebb & flow (joe babylon and warren cowley), remixed by orlando voorn.
>detroit beatdown tribute< (produced by joe babylon) is dedicated to the ones that inspired me to start working on tracks again after 12 years off. thanks mike, delano and norm! remix by xdb of metrolux music (germany) who has also remixed norm talleys >cosmic waves<.

already support by ben klock, echospace, efdemin, michel de hey, xpansul, djul z, peter kruder, gabriel ananda, osunlade, james holden, franck roger, ralph lawson, joel mull, trevor jackson, terry francis, billy nasty…

the term >ballad< is written similarly in many languages of the western hemisphere. it is a antique word. you can find its etymological origin in the latin verb >ballare< - which means >to dance< - and the greek verb >ballein< - wich means >to move<. a ballad is always a story told through music. in recent times the term >ballad< is often associated with greasy / absurd pop music. what a shame! ballad inc. releases tracks that earn the label >ballad<. on our first release >exile< you can listen to the epic story >high hopes of salvation< by quietpoint and to two short stories by xdb. >anilem< and >jupit< got everything a ballad needs. of course you can dance to it. of course you can move your body. but this should not be the main issue! there is so much more in modern instrumental music. who needs words to tell a story?

a two track 12 inch of electrifying, catchy and simply deep underground music. side a, espac ( the shorter name variation of espace), is a funky, moody and cosmic sound sculpture that fits well into the minimal tech category. this track contains a bass-laden brass morphing sound which converts to a more trumpet horn like sound. the loudness and resonance of this lead sound will definitely grab the attention of the audience. strings from outer space, claps with a live funky feeling, shuffled hats and a radioactive background noise >wicked!!! side b, f.e.b., contains more morphing and electrifying hi pass resonance chord sounds. these sounds are combined with a warm stringful waving wall sound, a heartbeat like pulsating bass line and a simple offbeat playing open hi-hats. this track is relaxing but exciting at the same time which is sure to pack the dance floor!!

excellent hypnotic deep dubby tech tracks a la echospace, maurizio or basic channel ! incl live version

robotron follows up his first ep on future offline together with his buddy autre. both released previously on labels like the l.a. based esp institute or xdb s metrolux.

another strong release curated by label boss ohm aka bjarnar jonsson.

reissue - white vinyl

incl. xdb remix

early support by: antal, xdb, laurent garnier, steffi (ostgut), electric indigo, dan curtin

pressed on clear vinyl, supported by raresh! tip!

a futuristic acid ep with 9os uk breakbeat and deep space electro references. enter the wormh0le. played by jane fitz and xdb.

second remix ep on 777, ranging from relaxed housey breaks to full-on jungle.

incl. b1: dj hell & italo brutalo! tip!

following the massive buzz a round the labels last release (voted the record of 2017 by some 400+ international djs and tastemakers on bill brewster s dj history podcast/poll (2017 furtive 50), hobbes music kicks off 2018 with a heavy slice of warehouse techno backed with deeper electro flavours, a second double-a-side 12inch outing by the anonymous dali. you may remember dali (nb all caps in the spelling) released a debut 12inch around this time last year. support came from ben ufo, laurent garnier, domenic cappello (sub club), john heckle, chris duckenfield, the revenge, tom findlay (groove armada), sean johnston and xdb (among others) and a repress happened swiftly, with laurent garnier and avalon emersonalso supporting most recently (on wwfm and at berghain, respectively). dali has a passion for analogue synths, abstract, hypnotic dance music and all things psychedelic. don t bother looking her up on the net, social media etc. dali is eschewing all that, to let the music do the talking for now

after two impressive remix eps taken from ellen allien s seventh studio album, nost , bpitch control unveil round three with another heavyweight lineup of contributors stepping up to the plate to deliver their own interpretations of the queen bee s original works. this time around we re honoured to have alan oldham, eomac, amotik and xdb volunteering their services to bring a whole new dimension to the music from nost . each of the four artists has earned a sterling reputation, with a style all of their ow

ltd 2017 repress !! <br >stunning detroit monster incl delano smith & xdb rmx