cool disco 3 tracker from top shelf done by phoreski (bare fist, fat fuk). the slow barelow has a sorta sleazy italo disco feel while on the flip elotric is a more uptempo frantic disco cut and monk fonk is a slow and steady bass heavy acid tinged groover. must have for idjut boys fans

coming off a variety of 12 releases in the past few years on handheld, forcetracks & defchild, igor vlasov presents his latest offerings aimed at the dancefloor with nods to the lounge or casa. keeping true his house roots and while channeling his alter-ego as s.p.c., igor demonstrates a remarkable proficiency in a variety of deep, evocative and yet grooving sounds. the outer tracks, >fellow’s traveller< and >phoenix< are keen on ampliflying the dancefloor energy, while the deep, highly-structured textural excursions in >nalim< and >horizon-c< are suggestive of the penetrating works of markus guentner

a mountain of one’s mysterious rework of 70s rock track >bastard< - highly limited edition one sided etched vinyl. get this while you can.

original version in a typical district one fashion, tight, clean and funky..while the flip is a reshape of one of twos tag team from the swiss alpes aka mountain peoples peter dildo (andre rozzo) ..played by richie hawtin..

timmy regisford (downtown, restricted) with his groovin >bubble track<, comes in a melodic shelter version on the aside while the flip is packed with more coolness.. keys by quentin harris

toronto’s trinidadian deep gives us this hot, new 3-tracker for ron trent’s future visions imprint. >yoruba path< is a typically deep and lush house excursion on the a while the b-side sees mr. trent himself on remix duties for the trinidadian deep original >what is it<

yoshi goes back to spain to hook up with d-formation, one of the hottest producers of the year, whose recent records have become a staple of many big djs sets this summer. >what u want< is an unforgettably hooky cut by dformation & david ferrero that incorporates the best of the minimal techno movement with groovy tech house elements for an extraordinary experience. ismael rivass remix is a high voltage peak time mix while mindskap takes things deep and techy. right out of the gate, supported mark knight, hernan cattaneo, nic fanciulli, behrouz, cedric gervais, dubfire, sharam, tommy boy, eddie thoneick and dj vibe. this one is so good, it might just stick around for miami.

ltd backstock.. deep breakin spacer on the aside while the flip contains a great darker proggy techhouse tune

the chaps at off-key hq have been busy digging out the old dat tapes from their attic and sorting out the wheat from the chaff. for this release they go way back to bring you four more tracks courtesy of kimble, a collaboration between matt o brien and matt gates (aka minor planets). kicking things off is the beatless sketch of >lycius<, spiky alien synths flicker and pierce through detached ethereal pads moving in the surrounding weightless space. next up is the ep s lynchpin track, >state of shock<. proper techno is the order of the day here, this is an authentic old school minimal track first recorded in 1996 but left gathering dust ever since. immerse yourself in the subtle dub inflected melodies swirling in your womb bubble while the slamming rhythm track provides the heartbeat. over on the flip we chill things out with the haunting strings and aquatic bassline of >amb<, providing a delicate counterpoint to the upfront style of the a side. the ep is completed with a stunning remix of >state of shock< by minor planets, who layer on a towering bassline and transform the original into a laid back dub workout.

a brave move, some might say, for 2 such high profile djs to be championing a drum n bass track!!! yes you read right.. so here it is, in its original drum n bass format from quivver himself... and with mixes from glenn morrison & bruce aisher, glenns recent work with deadmau5 & bruce making up one half of brancaccio & aisher means these guys know how to work it large! their bolshy beats & rock rhythms have made an ibiza classic we reckon... while shifter & carvel have given the package a classy, no messing, progressive workout for all those thaat just need 4/4! large!!!

yore returns with a true dream team split ep, pairing yore label head andy vaz with sistrum manager patrice scott. vaz is up first with a beautiful slice of old-school funk and soul within a deep house formula, >back to square one< that has a whole lot more in common with isaac hayes and james brown than with juan atkins or any other techno icon. accompanied by a wah-wah guitar figure and claps, a bullet-proof bass line leads a nine-minute charge thats quickly bolstered by a slinkily swinging drum groove. creamy synth chords and blazing horns intermittently spill over the pulsating mix and then vanish, leaving space for the rhythm to intensify and the track to grow ever more euphoric (and even, towards its close, a bit acidy). a true mission into both funk and house, which again showcases vazs ultimate diversity as an outstanding producer. scott titled his second sistrum release beyond deep and the title might just as easily apply to the b-side >aztecal< where the detroit producer slathers shimmering stabs and congealing streams over a thudding kick drum and flickering percussive detail. while vazs cut draws inspiration from the timeless traditions of decades past, scotts looks towards the future when its gleaming shuttle lifts off in pursuit of distant galaxies.

bobby & klein are back with their second ep, >jackzilla<,!!! they return to guesthouse for this second ofering, which shows the evolution of the french duo, heading this time for more synthetic sounds, while retaining their inner jack! the first track of the ep, >naughty<, will have you sing >do you feel naughty< for a long time with its infectious vocal hook and its peak time breakdown. the second track, >i want sax< is based on a rhodes loop and rolling bassline and features the talent of mr fm umlaut on synthesizers. last but not least, the title track, >jackzilla<, closes the ep with its peak time party horns sample and enormous bassline, ready to explode your bass cabinets all over the world. another guesthouse jacker!

played by : 2000 and one (intacto),mike shannon (cynosure, wagon repair), sebo k (mobilee), karotte (cocoon, geat stuff), jamie jones (crosstown rebels), jesse rose (front room), jimpster (freerange)... autotunes balou balou is a deep mental track with funky groove and dark sounds scapes. there is a hypnotic theme with freakier synths to blow up your mind, perfectly suitable for the open air season. noirs >super skunk – livio & roby remix< we welcome a new member in the fumakilla family: livio & roby from the hot east connection romania. the two smart guys remixed the noir track super skunk, which is actually voted for the best remix in romania. this track is a funky summer groovemonster with soul and deepness while some highly seductive bass slaps with juicy vocal snips create this very spezial gypsy feeling

samuel l session goes the tribal-techno way while the trancesetters take the track down the progressive road.

upcoming austrian dj and producer marco polo teams up with double x aka alexander kowalski and stassy plus labelhead sven dedek for the 30th birthday of the label. while marco plays around with chords and sample fragments on his original of studiogirl, the double x guys add a techhousy flavour to the release while sven dedek bring it to the deepness of chordish techno

a standout track for us is >fantasy<, which was never released on 12inch but despite this has been a djs favourite for over 30 years. the lush layering of instruments and percussion create a track that sounds as fresh today as it would have in 1975. after citing this as one of their favorite records of all time, faze action took this track and have given us some excellent edits which add extra dancefloor elements while keeping the integrity of the original

three years after his debut album basement soul kid returns in september 2008 with his darkest release to date. expect hip hop, sublime style, with guest appearances by camp lo, frank n dank, illa j, defari among others. until then, lets warm things up with this twelve! on the title track kid finds himself in his own world on a beat which was started out life as remix for the brazilian/dutch super group zuco 103. as a result - kid rhymes on the beat himself leaving you exposed to his world. the soulful pityful times appears as an (short) skit on the album while the extended cut is only available on the b side of this twelve inch. besides kid sublime this track features amsterdams finest vocal weapon, ninthe on the hook. kid sublime toured with zuco 103 and guru as a dj, and co founded the rednose distrikt collective, which he left to focus on his debut album basement soul. after that he put out records with frank n dank, les deal, wouda and did remixes for the likes of harry swinger, rob scott, recloose, j davey...

nicola conte remixes thunderballs “elevated state” in his signature jazz style. while on the flip, ursula 1000 drops an electro breaks remix of “get up with the get down” + an instrumental version.

on the 5th release on his label, fanu has first brought forth an electro infused romp from cycom. petrol has those 808 claps & a rumbling bassline to it, but his electro heaven is of the darker nature, booming like a drug pulsating through your veins, cooling your tension while giving you some heavy visuals. on the flipside, bad matter & martsman lock horns & show you that, you can keep the same intensity in your tracks while still experimenting with different drum kits.

plays by loco dice, thomas schumacher, nick curly, federico molinari, agnes, alex attias, 3 channels, trickski, kiki and solomun... magazino may look like a new name but hes been around for a while, releasing records, under his real name del costa and with partner pedro goya, on well known house labels like classic, music for freaks or brique rouge. with magazino, del costa wants to follow those successes but now on his own. if >shadows<, the a-sider, is his manifesto, then hes on his way

this summer mos ferry prod. comes up with a new two-track 12inch by dapayk solo, announcing the release of his second album >devils house< in late september. the title track on side a is already giving directions for this journey – provided that theres a proper bass response – >frickelsound< with affection to the little details, in particular with regards to the bass frequencies. but knowing dapayk thats hardly surprising, by now ... on the b side he presents >a saw attacks< - a track like a recapitulation of certain minimal elements that are around for quite a while now. but only the beginning is a typical sportive staccato theme. after a while a full-stereo sawtooth sound and a demoniac vocal sample take the lead, pushed by a strong punchy kick drum and accompanied by a sounddesign of clicks and sweeps

after the extremely successful filmmusik ep on rompecabeza, holgi star is back with >not for me<. the ep consists of two tracks with technoid crossover potential! on >not for me< bits of african vocals meet functional techno and seamlessly weave together into a quite sexy and rather danceable number. all the while >dont feel it< coolly, calmly, and with just enough repetition, establishes its class and style without unneeded flourishes. both tracks were extensively tested by the rompe crew at sonar 2008 in barcelona, and reactions spoke of the potential both of the artist and the ep itself!!!

komplement recordings is now ready for the second release with 3 great melodic tracks full of harmony! on the a side, ludwig buez deep into the emotional aspect of minimal music, closing your eyes while listening to >losing tears< will let you trip for more than 8 minutes. the b side lovefool is a wonderful after-party track, great for ibizas beaches!! spicy percussions & nord lead chords brings warmth and smiles to the dancefloor. oscar (confused/karate) joined the komplements team with a killer remix where he changed the whole thing to give his personal touch on the record

played by: ricardo villalobos, matt john, tiefschwarz, ewan pearson, holger zilske, ripperton, someone else, tim green, tim xavier, philip sherburne, technasia, alland byallo with >flowers< dana ruh follows her storyboard lascivious in collaboration with nvelope. the reduced groove pushes elegantly, compressed sounds let the track grow while using mesmerising vocals. this track goes on a journeymelancholic and mysterious. focused on this mood, here is it! brilliant, functional, club- oriented! laurine frost, a hungary producer that already produced for the label >perspective<, answers with clear structure. a great rhythm contains the main theme serve with percussion gloomy and extensive soundscape. he developed a version that works excellent and sounds unique!

nice price deal !!! with paradise, amnesia resident brian cross drops his second offering on the in charge label. while is last offering was a big instrumental floor burner, paradise is a big vocal anthem, which is best described as the typical brian cross sounds with some david guetta flavour.

played by karotte, l.garnier, steve bug, sebo k, mike shannon, layo, d julz !!! we are pretty sure that maetrik sent us his latest ep from a grow room orbiting the earth. his space chronic ep combines the innovation of techno with a sense of fun missing from your average four on the floor banger. its a little shocking, but the results have been exactly what wed expect from the dallas native - mass freaking on the dancefloor. the albums lead single, sex with bass, explores the type of low frequencies that usually occur when suspension bridges tear apart. all the while a subsonic voice repeats its desire to have sex… with bass! stab jockey throws a techno curveball at the start, utilizing rhythmic synths over a simple beat. dont trust it! midway through, the line clears out for full-frequency busting bass drops. on the flip, crawl machine immediately builds a head-nodding groove that wastes no time firing off its boosters – half the track is a sneaky buildup. by the time the kick slams back in, youre already back in orbit. cuban born maetriks techno pedigree is bulletproof.

medias have stated recently that the number of millionaires is still rising every year... funny or scandalous? while others are sitting greedily on their fortune, one of them, kind of musically obsessed to say the least, keep to share his assets with the lucky few that will hold a part of his twelve inches serie in their hand. still getting another round of applause for the third offering that impressed quality djs from all circles (from milez benjiman to marc mac, passing by prins thomas to chateau flight), the selfmade millionaire is gaining more supporters release after release. this time, he is tributing the greatest boxer of all time and his legendary shuffle techniques in a funky boogie way with nearly 8 minutes of irresistible feelgood grooviness. many things have been said about this highly influential character, but few know that his boxing moves would have originated some freestylin’ breakdance figures. one more reason why the milionaire wanted to encourage you to do the ali...wait to flip the record to get another punch! even gave you diamonds is a restless groove that could transform an egyptian mummy into a marathon party goer with its numerous hooks, clavinet stabs and powerful catchy vocals. the tune seems to be about a guy whos really tired of his posh lady who cannot get enough of all her fancy gimmicks. would our milionaire gone autobiographical on this one? who knows...

trouble in paradise is a pure testament to the roots of r&b flavored vocal house. in the danism vox the sweet simplicity of the standard boom & clap intro is well paced and leads into the funky bassline, while the enchanting chords set the stage for the outstanding vocal performance of sean williams. his r&b flavored, distinctive phrasing is mildly reminiscent of john legend, however, seans earthy quality shines through. the passionate & insistent lyrical melody never fails, climaxing into panoramic bridges while the memorable bah de dahsintermittently dot the production. its texture is a reminder of sophisticated nyc funk a la early 80s prelude/west end/sam records with a modern house feel. djs, if you want the ladies on the floor, trouble in paradise (danism vox) is the one to drop!

would you have remembered? with the debut album of the 32-year-old warszawian, téchnè, cocoon recordings has released the first artist album ever on the label six years ago, at that from an artist who was not well-known to a large extent back then. this has changed fundamentally: with his releases on his own label recognition as well as on trapez or klang elektronik, sienkiewicz belongs to those ambassadors of modern individual electronic dance music who set benchmarks. this is also his demand with the two tracks on “my little place”, meanwhile his fourth release for cocoon recordings. while the over-heated my little place re-interprets the credo of dub with polyrhythmic elements, delays and echo in an somehow unfamiliar way, “com-bat” carries on sienkiewicz tradition of putting hypnotic sound evocations close to the ten-minute mark. with intensive melancholy, the percussive bass rotor of com-bat creates a bewitched hymn for sunrises somewhere in between the urban desperation of detroit, the atmosphere of after hours and balearic bliss

hello repeat welcomes the new year with a long awaited 12 inch by cabanne. it’s a while ago since he released the last release on his own imprint minibar music in 2006, so we’re more than happy to present his follow up on hello repeat. with >keep going< and >trés chold<, the french confirmed jazzmann delivers two funky, bleepy, tracks and goes a little deeper again. further support comes from adultnapper, dj misk and raresh

we are very proud to present the debut of 21 year old tim toh, a fresh producer with such a huge talent and character in his tracks, we guess, we didn t hear for the last decade in house music! that s a big goal to claim, but it s also the reason, we signed him for a three-part series called >join the resistance< and this is part 1. the a-side is like an intro to the whole series, starting with some charming detroitish-sequences and a smooth piano, while the beat shapes itself naturally out of the track with raw percussions and a thumpin kick... from then on it twists and turns into sweet eternity…timeless! the b-side is beatdown rhythmic wizzadry and a tool par excellance, polyrhythmic percussions and a beat that will shake every floor you dare to play it

moxie is on an intergalactic roll here. three times space(ious) disco daftness! tip! willie went wild while on mars, editing some dirty disco basslines to planetary alignment. meanwhile over on jupiter things were taken beyond when toying around with classy material… check those strings…meltdown! and finally landing on the moon, where another nugget was edited to disco heaven. universal stuff

a third ep on trenton from theodor zox and his copenhagen grooves! >moodswinger< is a bit of a more house-y record but still with theodors recognizable touch, short sounds and shuffled beats. still theodor explores new corners of funkiness while making sure he gives you that bounce. its summer after all. on the >moodswinger< remix, reynolds re-interprets the track with different keys. as its his forte, reynold drops some cinematic shit in the middle before bringing back the funk hard. all that and he still manages to keep the track tight and solid. the 2 tracks on the inside are a bit more experimental and make that record a perfect tool for early, peak time and after hours sets. thanks for supporting us and keep it real

nice price deal !!! playmakers go prog and bigroom while leisure groove chose the deeper way...

to celebrate the release of the motion picture robocop in russian theaters this spring (russian version robotkop!), turbo presents the latest masterpiece by everyones favorite muscovite prodigy proxy: 40 seconds / dance in dark. dance in dark, long supported by the usual suspects (ebnt2mdjtc) samples quirky icelandic singer djork to devastating effect, while 40 seconds tears a page from global headlines with its scathing indictment of police brutality and government corruption. 2008 will also see the release of proxys debut album, so everyone get on board now before we stop taking passengers on the trans-cyberian express.

hailing from toronto and now residing in berlin by way of brussels. aschka is a rising star on the european music circuit. she makes her us premiere on defchild with two deep and melodic excursions. on remix detail, chicagos kate simko (kupei musika, spectral, peacefrog) delivers an exquisitely evocative downtempo remix of rain, while new yorks stefny (addon, hector works) serves up a mammoth mix thats a playful and jacking reinterpretation of sensoreality.

apologist hails from the holy land of cosmic disco italy. behind the name apologist (wave music) we find the producers brusca and sam perez. they started to gain recognition with their dark, progressive thriller of a cut called ghouls & ghosts on h plus in 2004, the duo has released productions and remixes together, separately and under different names on quality labels like yoshitoshi, baroque, swift, restart, wave music, but they dont limit themselves to sinister grooves of that nature. while their style is always epic with sweeping synthesizers and digital drama and effects, apologist is showing their sensual, dubbier side with this exlusive release of pycairo records.

its rare these days that a song can rock the dance floor while maintaining quality and integrity but also leave you inspired by the message in the music. house nation is a prime example of this combination. double impulse delivers a groovy chicago beat with a gritty electroish bassline filtering in and out while layered sweeping synth pads glide on top. house nation strips it down and moves into slightly more techy territory with a bouncing bassline and dubbed out cut up vocal snippets.

this track continues with their trademark combination of deep club grooves and great live musicianship as guitarist hideki ikeuchi glides over dj uchikawas driving beats while makoto kuriya adds his inimitable keyboard. in addition to the smooth main mix, rhythm of elements also provide a classic electronic dub for the deeper dance floors, getting techie while firmly rooted in the disco soul heritage. as if that wasnt enough, this 12inch is completed with an incredible cover version of grover washington jrs mr. magic with roe updating this classic to a midtempo soulful jazz burner. dj uchikawa has been a pioneer in japanese dance culture for decades, and is known for representing quality dance music from the classic boogie era to present day deep house scene. he owns the loft club in nagoya, japan. internationally renowned makato kuriya has played with some of the finest jazz musicians of the last century including nathan davis, chuck mangione, billy cobham, donald byrd to name a few. he has recorded numerous albums and performed worldwide. they decided to unite jazz with the electro dance music, and soon after rhythm of elements were created...

>where< marks tejada’s eleventh full-length release. in it he ventures away from many of his own trademarks and journeys into an intimate vibe of warm pulses and bright energies. the tracks take expectations and enlighten them with a collection of grooves and tweaks that are spacious and rhythmic while being devoid of predictability. further support comes from reynold, sebo k, adultnapper, giles smith

yet another cheeky edit from san frans golden goose label. this time its imaginations burnin up that gets the new edit, giving it a new dubby exterior, while the flipside finds the units gem, high pressure days, given the same dubby treatment.

support comes from hosh, karotte, dave dk, tom clark, jamie jones, sasse and many more.. it’s been a while since james flavour released his last full artist single ! after numerous releases for labels like highgrade, brique rouge and other remix dutys on his own labels plus the work on dirt crew’s last album the bavarian native, residing in berlin for 14 years now, really took his time to bring you these three full on club tracks. taking a different approach to his sound we know from his last two singles on dirt crew recordings, the idea was to create a more reduced minimal groove with dubby influences as they can only be delivered from berlin city.

mysterious new label concentrating on the finest intergalactic techfunk. johannes volk is a pretty new name to many.. however his first record “the mysteries of tharsis montes” was released on jeff mill’s axis a while ago… now he steps into public again with this lifeworld record. volk enters the delicate world of futuristic techno and combines it with earthly acoustic elements. johannes is producing music in the best tradition of jeff mills and robert hood, but he managed to put his own fingerprint on it. a dazzling deep & funking techno release for peak time play.

seasons limited follow up the massive cant help by kemal with majico by anto vitale, a laidback track featuring mesmerizing vocals and wicked chants alongside lush keys and synths over a deeply stormin percussion enriched backing groove. doruk ozlen is firing up the vibe on his take, with a mesmerizing deep groove leading the way for the vocals and captivating synths and chords. boddhi satva goes deep and hypnotizing, with a distinct afro tribal touch to be found on this main version, while the dub is a more stripped down affair featuring acidic synths.

phunklarique s edit is groove based, same as his amazing piemont works. strong bass and again with his incredible sense for shuffles and drumming in general while pierce concentrates on minimal house grooves reminding us of sebo k. or buttrich productions with 11 minutes playtime and an intense 3 minutes hammond break

funky latin house don flores delivers 2 slammin but summers house remixes while the electro house trio of superstar and kontor fame show us what they can do. welcome back positiva

not another promo text!?!? we find that all of the music produced by harry axt speaks volumes, therefore we simply (and happily!) offer you these two new tracks. it s worth mentioning that this is the last ep from harry axt before his album release in october on rompecabeza music. the whole summer he will indulge in a production break, so that he may doze in the sun, test every type of beer possible, demolish enormous amounts of grilled meat and danish ice cream, and then completely concentrate this replenished creativity on his debut album. then, while the sun fades away for another season, he will let the sunshine back into our ears…

spanish heroes sonde & shaver are the guys for the first release on incase with music that focuses on club-compatibility in the first row. last call shakes through the record and the demanding clubhours while trouble is my business is something for the more moody times

early support finds favour with laurent garnier, claude von stroke, ralph lawson, mark knight and deep dish&#146,s sharam. it&#146,s been a while since we last heard from mike monday &#150, almost two years, to be exact when he delivered smorgasbord, which won numerous accolades and superlatives in the dance press. lauded as album of the month in i-dj, while dj mag called it a lp we just can&#146,t put down, others jump on board and claim it as a future classic. now signed to san francisco&#146,s om records label, the man who never fails to impress, educate and entertain is back. >the 11 11<&#146,(no, we&#146,re not sure what it means, either) is backed with the equally oddball titled &#145,>hello nest<. regardless, it&#146,s another terrific house offering that pairs dubbed-out beats with techno-tinged melodies to create a modern day jackin&#146,sound. the addition of a driving synth-line only helps this swing, shake&#145,n&#146,rattle in all the right places over a dirty-as-hell bassline. anything but what we&#146,ve come to usually expect from the label, the sund is an equally refreshing break from convention for om, and is taken from the upcoming album, songs without words&#146,by monday