petros (aka echonomist) understood that apparel music is always looking for the jazzy. we perceive this term as a really special thing, strictly human, true. and then if the real instruments come in, like voices or saxophones, the plate is ready. >thats it< starts far away, with a solo that blends and presents the entire ep something more than one minute. everything flows, stops, gets consumed, digs. >midnight talk< brings us in the most hyper deep, unusual like the style of the artist is. an overview of evolutions that lead us to the awareness that petros is in our day, between things that go fast and others that slow down to be observed. the law of nature brings us to ali kuru remix (we move a little bit to the right from greece to turkey). habits, perceptions and tastes change. ali takes us on a mental journey, long, meditated, tidy. a motif that turns over and over, while things change all around, everything evolves, disclosing new sonar places. there is not much to say. >midnight talk< is a complete ep, wanted, constructed with care and a lot of work.

rik woldrings disco pussy has been circulating for a while, but is now available on vinyl, exclusively released on klopfgeist. this long sought-after track gained early support from a wide range of djs like ricardo villalobos, karotte, sander kleinenberg, lauhaus, nuno dos santos and even found its way to lucianos essential mix from wonderland at eden (ibiza). with not only a rework by klopfgeists amazing malbetrieb and the rising stars from specker who deliver a killer remix that will leave no dancefloor unharmed, but also the absolute knockout remix by shaun reeves & tale of us, give disco pussy all the ingredients to become a future classic - a unique blend of todays most relevant sounds by todays most promising artists - and a must-have for this years festivals. support: nuno dos santos, lauhaus, ricardo villalobos, luciano, specker, karotte, evans & waterfall, sander kleinenberg, andreas bergmann, hesz, neo young, malbetrieb, rik woldring, camiel daamen, der koch, robert mertin, mate, gdb, sigward, freak strano, immer, ferdj, francesco pico, enthousiaste gasten

oi! recordings, is the new label that grew out of the oi! parties in amsterdam. oi! recordings is bringing the sound and vibe that you know from their parties, good & high quality party tunes. allot of the forthcoming releases will be coming from dutch, but also from uk artists that need to be heard! names like: dion47, mucky muxx, akkachar & taz buckfaster, maikon, soul sinners, gomes, fs green allready released on the oi! recordings digital label. dj gomes managed to get two amazing tracks from benga and kutz that screamed to be on vinyl! transformers from benga is on his youtube and soundcloud for a while as well as a regular climax in the mans dj sets. transformers is that tune all the fans are waiting for! as described by benga himself: sounds horrible when i play it out! hit! you think thats it? flip it over for kutz! shake it. monsterous tunage once again. wobbles all over the place,big big big!

you like oldskool? we surely do. anil aras, stooge wilson, samuel deep and firdjel medar are four dj/producers from the netherlands with a strong passion for oldskool - garage - influenced house music. they present three toolish cuts guaranteed to make you dance and describe their style as slapfunk wich also is the name of their soon-to-be-launched own label. for now they present us three great tracks for off: >street movement< and >original slapfunk< are intense bassheavy groovetools, while >set the record straight< adds some true new york vibe on top of a straight up 909-groove. olene kadar, one of the rising stars on the dutch scene thanks to his recent bombs like >baby keep it up< delivers a great remix for samuels >street movement<, all focused on that massive garage-sub.

after a successful first year for berlins soulfooled label starts 2011 by presenting the most successful tracks of 2010 remixed on sfld004. we are proud to share remix works from roberto rodriguez, salvatore freda and fritz zander with you. on the a-side salvatore freda delivers an heavy - oldskooled based - peaktime stomper remixed from david durangos >walk in your skin<, while roberto rodriguez creates a musical masterpiece using terje bakkes groove of >tango orange< and composing a musical 303 journey at its best. last but not least fritz zander shows that alex niggemanns tribal original (jewels) can be remixed in a total moody way and presents a perfect opener for sunny open-airs.
supported by: jimpster, m.a.n.d.y, anja schneider, ben watt, luna city express, catz n dogz, jozif, marc romboy, nic fanciulli, nick curly, phonique, till von sein, martin eyerer, gel abril, anthony collins, sis, gorge,..

this release represents the inception of aniligital musics curator series. limited edition vinyl-only releases of exceptional music. chocolate penthouse is a musical collaboration between jean-claude bertrand and julian juju barber. they refer to themselves as self-loathing frenchmen in pursuit of dance and music perfection. the bands >whitney houstons bathroom ep< is a product of their braguette dissertation at juilliard. the san francisco-based duo melds punk rock roots with modern-day dance d ontologie. electronic music that reflects the spirit of live performances, where themes and phrases emerge while transitioning organically, inspired by the moment rather than a pattern. also included on the record is tal m. kleins manchester inspired remix of the bands >quiche aux trois fromages<.

2017 repress, the r&b ep is a selection of ground breaking, genre blurring bootlegs / edits. these tracks continue our mission to change the way we dance, from the minimal 2-step to a much freakier marcy grind. all three cuts have been a major part of our dj sets over the past few tours and everything is dance-floor approved (in some cases even with sing-a-long). it is with great pleasure that we can share this with you for this limited edition pressing! extravaganza - a guaranteed >ladies-report-to-the-dancefloor-for-booty-shake< anthem, this tune tells the story of the romance/heartbreak from a one night stand. sex in the kitchen – over by the stove, put you on the counter by the buttered rolls… its rare to get into such fine details about the culinary arts while raving, and now this bass heavy edit done changed the game. dreams of tomorrow – take one colombian jam session, add a sprinkle of lee curtiss drums and a whole lot of lonnie liston smith and what do you get? mo money

in fact, >in a hole<, the a-side of their latest 12 inch, is even more dream-steeped than its predecessors. relying on vintage (and in some cases, home made) gear, simon and tsai have constructed a song that is syrupy in pace. darkened tones mingle with floating percussion and vocals processed to nearly melancholic depths. >cant feel my knees< picks up the tempo, and feels slightly sunnier in comparison (>perhaps a result of practicing for the first time in a place with windows<, according to simon), with rippling keys that give way to an open, spacious sigh and an almost playful interlude of warmth and bass punctuations. the two have said theyre interested in the meeting point of house and noise, and thats particularly apparent on the two remixes that appear here. >in a hole dub< is slower, more bare-boned and ghostlier than the track from which its derived, while >cant feel my knees dub< is filled with white noise emissions and hissing electro shocks.

wild rumpus is bitches brew head honcho colleen cosmo murphy (cosmodelica / classic album sundays) and former captain beefheart axeman and jeff buckley collaborator gary lucas. with wild rumpus they bring together seemingly contradictory sounds such as disco, rock, surf music, blues, dub and country while enlisting some extraordinary talent along the way. his latest effort is the most indulgent wild rumpus song yet and is somewhat of a cross between ashra temple and giorgio moroder clocking in at an epic 12 minutes. the remix is courtesy of mudd and has balearic classic written all over it. the single also includes an instrumental version of >tikkety-boo< which is a preview to the vocal version with lambchops kurt wagner which will be featured on the album.

when we heard pompeya for the first time and were told they were from moscow, we were like: - what!? are you kidding? this is probably the first russian band singing in english with such a classy brit touch and male vocal being very strong and sophisticated at the same time. they jestingly describe their style as >melodramatic popular song< and >cheenese< is indeed a very dramatic piece with simple yet powerful composition and lyrics that really make big sense. the original is very well supported by a bunch of remixes each of which is unique on its own. an-2 & samos come with a warm, relaxed and funky instrumental version which is followed by a blockbuster mix from moscow disquo maestro leonid lipelis (an entirely perfect dance version of the original that could ever exist) and finally, for those few sirs and mesdames who are not yet aesthetically satisfied and who still find themselves seated while others jump and shout, here come d-pulse with their paranoid mix that gathers the thunderclouds to the full darkness and - at the end - lets the revival sunbeams break through.

incl 12inch & cd album. snugness and calmness are important ingredients for a fulfilled life- and for entertaining dance music as well, as is proven by the gentlemen schaeufler and zovsky. their debut album could be characterized as a cunning mixture of humorously grinning relaxation and pushing dance floor bounce. this unique sound reflects the stylistic background of the duo: while the one keeps grooving on the laid back and independent vibe of his rural home mecklenburg, the other moved to berlin already some time ago and inhales all the diverse, international influences of the electronic metropolis. the village is rhythmically fuelled by casual and lasciviously house tunes with a warm and friendly character, supported by organic, dubby bass lines. matching this positive and uplifting mood, light melodies, classical styled filter modulations and unobtrusive vocal entries remind the laid-back amusement of a sunlit sunday outing.

frijsfo beats are proud to announce the latest single from uk bass badman, sully, entitled >toffee apple<. picking up where his 2010 keysound single >in some pattern< left off, it sees the versatile pirate vibes-imbibed producer take purple synths and twist them into dizzying contortions. a rude drop roots the track firmly in uk soundsystem culture while a tough steppers beat drives it forward. sully is one of the most treasured yet under-celebrated producers in the uk today. finding a space between 2steps swing, dubsteps edge and breaksteps drums, his versatile productions perfected styles and vibes four or five years before the future garage movement had begun to investigate them. as the rest of the bass family are now embracing house, 2step, uk funky, purple synths and juke, sully looks to have a big 2011 ahead of him. >toffee apple< is the perfect sweetener. limited edition single-sided 10 inch release with etching on flip.

berliner martin dawson and polish duo catz n dogz join forces to bring us this fierce three track ep entitled no nights. the first track on this release is no nights. brimming with warm pads and an accusing, dark lo-fi synth line this version has a deep vibe to it and the ability to really get under ones skin. following this the berlin-polish team hit us with no nights (beatz mix) a catchy tech-house number with a lo-fi synth line sporadically accompanied by a melodically decending dubby synth. combined with the crisp vocal line this makes for a very promising track. no days, the last track on this release gets straight to business with distorted vocals and a menacing bassline that intertwine throughout the track. varying rhythmical flourishes keep it interesting, while tripped out synthesized sounds guarantee to get any dancefloor grooving. we couldnt be more pleased with the results of this tenacious trio and we look to the future in hope that they are already planning further collaborations.

a surprisingly deep start into the year from flicker main act strich acht! while dorsia is a functional work of monstrous dynamic power. point barrow develops a more sensitive but wide-ranging density.
supported and played by: andreas henneberg, ramon tapia, joy kitikonti, tolis q, dj linus, haito, todd burns, dj misc, nic fanciulli, brothers vibe, ondrej, homebase, fine cut bodies (biscuit reality) and many more ...

lonesome hero is the vinyl-only project spawned from a love of technos vinyl purism by a collective of artists growing tired of technos current cult of celebrity. first in the lh catalog comes a split ep featuring techno stalwart john tejada, and scene newcomer david joseph. though never released, dan bell grabbed tejadas track as part of his tresor mix cd back in 2000, while josephs first contribution to modern house music injects some timeless quality back into dj culture. we hope you enjoy!

this t-shirt is our first collaboration with musical duo mock & toof and it is super limited edition! this collab is ltd to 40 pieces, so get it while you can. mock & toofs pony guy(so named because of his hair) is the creation of designer sam piyasena (aka billiejean). pony guy features on a super soft white 100% organic cotton t-shirt, which is fair wear certified and sweat shop free.

this t-shirt is our first collaboration with musical duo mock & toof and it is super limited edition! this collab is ltd to 40 pieces, so get it while you can. mock & toof s pony guy (so named because of his hair) is the creation of designer sam piyasena (aka billiejean). these pony guys feature on a super soft grey melange 100% organic cotton t-shirt, which is fair wear certified and sweat shop free.

supported by: pol_on, deetron, moodymanc, maya jane coles, kris wadsworth, ethyl, el txef a, james teej, and some other nice lads. londoner huxley has been one of the names to watch over the past year after the success of his and ethyls releases on tsuba and cecille. these were closely followed by releases on kolour and fear of flying and remixes for the likes of sasse, lee burridge and andre crom. huxley returns here with some proper house music. the lead track, devoted, effortlessly blends the old and new, while the two b side tracks show that huxley is anything but a one trick pony. perception of truth shows his techier side, whilst linked out shows his affinity to raw, analogue house music

the lp includes extended versions of the tracks while the cd includes the original. comes with mp3 download code.

parham & plaza aka the quantum mechanics teamed up almost a decade ago and have since been establishing their brand as two of the top producers in the modern electronic dance music scene by releasing tracks for some of the worlds hottest record labels. with their unique hybrid sound they have both been busy touring the world while several of their productions have hit various acknowledged charts worldwide.

this album builds more than just one bridge between the best worlds of frivolousness and dependability – horizontally, vertically, all the directions in between, and in time. no matter what the current when you cross, the beginning and the end dissolve into an everlasting flow in true 25 character. the journey is fueled by its own limitlessness, all the while delivering crucial reference points for a purposeful riptide ride.
the experienced hedonist lets herself be driven through her beloved quarter-note spheres, relishing the moments when, in certain beats, twinkling details lead her towards a different route – one familiar but long forgotten. she strings this pearl on her chain of rhythm-driven moods, calling upon it at the right times to amplify her individual push. the allure of the impacts unfolding redeems each secret whispered by the spirit of the sound.

this t-shirt is our first collaboration with musical duo mock & toof and it is super limited edition! this collab is ltd to 40 pieces, so get it while you can. mock & toofs pony guy(so named because of his hair) is the creation of designer sam piyasena (aka billiejean). pony guy features on a super soft white 100% organic cotton t-shirt, which is fair wear certified and sweat shop free.

this t-shirt is our first collaboration with musical duo mock & toof and it is super limited edition! this collab is ltd to 40 pieces, so get it while you can. mock & toofs pony guy(so named because of his hair) is the creation of designer sam piyasena (aka billiejean). pony guy features on a super soft white 100% organic cotton t-shirt, which is fair wear certified and sweat shop free.

this t-shirt is our first collaboration with musical duo mock & toof and it is super limited edition! this collab is ltd to 40 pieces, so get it while you can. mock & toof s pony guy (so named because of his hair) is the creation of designer sam piyasena (aka billiejean). these pony guys feature on a super soft grey melange 100% organic cotton t-shirt, which is fair wear certified and sweat shop free.

the 12-inch sampler for >panorama bar 03< could have hardly been better. hitherto unreleased, the tree tracks on ostgut ton 47 tick all the boxes that make prosumer such a unique dj: house in its various identities. soundstore starts the triptych with >take u<. greatness and frantic fever visions go hand in hand while hitting the core of chicagos second wave: dance mania, cajual, and relief with siren-like hooks in a feverish delirium. irresistible. prosumers panorama bar fellow steffi slows down the pace. >sadness< that surprisingly did not make it on her album debut is not only the opener of the actual panorama bar mix, but also a tribute to that kind of deep house that doesnt take its prefix lightly. in the end, berlins hunee teaches you a freestyle lesson. in a similar way to the young pal joey, he feeds his sampler a well-known dish, but throws in peculiarity, rascality and deviation to get new results. after all the time, this music is still not getting a bit long in the tooth. lets take a love break.

remastered reissue of the original 1982 mirage records release of the wonderful extended disco mix of carly simons gem >why<. a must-have balearic disco classic produced by the legendary bernard edwards and nile rodgers of chic and played everywhere from the early ibiza parties to the paradise garage, this release features both the fantastic vocal and sought-after instrumental versions. the original 12 inch changes hands for big bucks so grab a copy while you can. quality stuff!

damian and clement of dop fame return to circus company with a new project of dubbed out late night madness featuring vocalist brian brewster. far more sinister then dops recent output, 7 days features 4 tracks which explore am acidic realm of dark ruminations and swamp dredged rhythms. >introduction< aquarius starts things off with a basic channel-esque wash of chords, noise and spoken word sure to appeal to fans of berlins longstanding dub techno tradition. >so low< comes off like a chopped and screwed take on italo heard only through the mixers effect sends, where modulating analog sequences and a thundering motorik back beat desperately swim to the surface of a blackened ocean gasping for air. >before u go< lightens the proceedings ever so slightly, upping the tempo and allowing the undulating synths lines to sparkle in the periphery, while the incessant vocal encourages all self-respecting punters to stay on the floor until the last track has passed ! its final groove. finally >universe< comes off like a lost out take from kool keiths dr octagon project with its classic jacking electro beat and sultry effected vocals.

mutiny makes its debut on ovum recordings with two dance floor monsters. longtime friends, this collaboration seemed destined to eventually happen. they have been quiet for a while but the boys are back with a fresh sound! on the a side we have the title track >swimming with sharks<, an eerie and mysterious rolling tech house monster. this track is made for a big system and will drive the floor nuts. on the b side we have >you didnt want to<, which is another peak time monster. with its underlying vocal, this track builds with swinging drums and great use of effects. two incredible peak time tracks that should be in your sets through the summer

another super funky bunch of groovin disco goodies from the par-tay camp. first up is got the hots for u, a wonderful edit of a lost double exposure track, removing some dubious vocal sections and stretching out the groove and turning it into a funky floor-filling monster. the flip side sees two more spot-on extended edits, firstly high on da boogie, a smokin funky groove with awesome vocals and the dirtiest of b-lines while æfunk it up sees 70s glam rockers the sweet stretched out for maximum dancefloor appeal. great stuff!

maxmillion dunbar returns to future times with his first release there since it began with his >outrageous soulz< 45. >max trax for world peace< takes the house sound maxmillion hinted at on his 2010 >cool water< lp (for uks ramp recordings) into sublime territory. tip! in the hyper-percussive, shape-shifting opener >polo,< max mixes italian house, angelic choirs and a bouncing bassline, while >ballroom< sees a synthetic waltz become ambient disco as 707 claps echo from the corners. >piano & dream world< engulfs the entire b-side with a blissful, heart-wrenching workout indebted to those head-down, eyes closed house tunes of the past, adding what sounds like a smudged digital orchestra to a roller of a track that marches on (>and on<) forever

feelharmonic proudly presents duijn & douglas with >klap voor je backingvocals< featuring the vocal talents of berenice. amsterdam-based production partnership of esther duijn and steady douglas deliver a deep and hypnotic debut for the label inspired by daniel bell and in particular his track >feel it<, while moscows disco upstart anton zap is on top of his game right now and takes the track into old-school house territory on the remix.

these are only a few of many excellent appraisals for kasper bjørkes second album >standing on top of utopia< which was released in april last year and followed by strong singles and remixes from the album, most recently >heaven< with mixes by nicolas jaar, muzzle flash and prins thomas. with the >symptoms< ep we are happy to present an ep full of brandnew material. while we wait for kaspers next solo album, currently in production and set for a 2012 release, here is a treat of new and unreleased material for you! other than the rather vocal driven singles >young again<, >alcatraz< or >heaven< these four new instrumentals contain both slow disco vibes and rave style anthems. >symptoms< is a constantly moving, synth driven bastard, that provides a crunchy baseline and a wonderfully strange theme that is hard to get your head around. if this track was a movie, it would be x-rated and only shown after midnight - exactly around the time where you would drop this on the dancefloor and look forward to what happens. - initial pressing in coloured yellow vinyl!

for his second transmission as part of the mindshake family, carlo lio drops a propulsive, meticulous building stomper of a tune. lio creates an impressively spacious and dark sound sphere which envelopes and lures the listener in as the beat subtly builds tension and release. complementing the core elements of the track, crisp drum fills and bell chimes pierce through the mix while a hypnotic repeating synth line wont let you wake up. ghostly vocals channeling the sounds of long past soul singers, add an unexpected but welcome house element. specifically geared for that time of the night when you want to add a wtf moment.

tony ollivierra begins 2011 by getting down with the machine sound. bordering on acid-funk, this ep really gets it shakin. the title track jericho, reeks of the latter days of disco with a deep bass line that fades in and takes control of the party. a warm synth chord then kicks in along with some strings which build up to a peak time climax. nag champa captures a deep and surreal groove with a sweet aromatic feel that definitely is burning. the dark bass line entangles the listener in a sensual moment while a resonant synth riff tops it off. on the flip, midi aura begins with an uncompromising synth bass line that does not quit. the sequence bubbles onward and a thick chord sweeps through the arrangement opening up into a placid apex of harmony. the aura of this midi is feel good all the way. lastly jack box, another acid track that works the cutoff and resonance into a climax of delightful poly rhythm and melody. jericho will be a very limited vinyl press and will be the final project on the ibex music label. keep your ears open for his next label venture which will be introduced this summer.

danish duo laid back made a most surprising comeback to the clubs in 2010 with >cocaine cool<. not that they had ever been really forgotten: their electro pop classic >white horse< remained a sure shot in clubs for the thirty years after its release 30 years back and a constant inspiration to boatload of diverse artists from techno to hip-hop. >cocaine cool< was recorded at the same session but the ironic vocals ridiculing label executives blowing up their frail ego with the chemical substance were deemed to risquee at that time, so the recording collected dust in some box until last year. bostons >soul clap< another duo hailed as one of the hotest things in clubland known for their eclectic funk-rooted taste. they opt for a cool sparser arrangement leaving out the “white horse -like chords. a loose, dry electro funk beat, hpynotic one-note synth, few dub effects and additional vocoder vocals do the trick bravorously. besides an instrumental version theres also a harder jacking dub take sounding like early chicago house edits. and while the boys are add it they also re-edited another huge one from laid back: >baker man< that managed the unlikely balancing act of not only hitting it bigtime in the charts but also in the emerging balearic scene. this 12 inch is cool in every which way!

the first immerse release of 2011 sees the label taking on a fresh approach while retaining the same atmospherics that have made it an essential fixture in the bristol music canon. outboxx are made up of jacob martin and matt lambert, and their sound is rooted in groovy, analogue house music. with an emphasis on jamming, theres a loose, live feel to these tracks that has an instant appeal but drags you deeper with each listen. >kate libby< kicks off on a swung beat and warm pads, before dropping down to p-funk bass and sparse synth flourishes. >berties groove< places jazzy rhodes playing at the front of the mix with a classic drum machine workout ticking away in the background. this is soulful, authentic house music with not a clinical midi pattern in earshot. despite coming from a different angle, the outboxx tracks slip neatly into the immerse legacy thus far, pointing the way for a year filled with more of the spacious, haunting club music the label has become renowned for.

time 2 express is on a roll! sqeezing out harsh yet hypnotic techno of the highest order. the 4th instalment in the 61 center returning series is an all belgo-italian affair. as on vol. 3 the a side is taken up by peter van hoesen and donato dozzy. with >dock< they present a dense, psychedelic track: bubbling percussion works its way through swirls of oscillating soundscapes. >dock< envelops the listener in a thick, gentle blanket, slowly increasing the pressure as the track unfolds over 9 minutes. on the b-side stroboscopic artefacts main brain lucy reports for remix duty. >defense against the self> was originally released on peter van hoesens >entropic city< album. lucy provides the track with a solid dose of steroids, injecting cavernous kicks and bleeps. his version widens the impact of the original, while adding his very own personal take on techno. viva italia...

as the world ushered in 2011, motech records celebrated 10 years on the world electronic music scene. like any organization that stands the test of time, motech has watched trends come and go, all the while maintaining its quality output of material from artists around the globe. motech records has moved forward by returning to the sound of its inception, unabashed detroit techno.

surprising release by gerd on the basement series with an old classic themed techno track he found on a dusty dat tape while archiving some old recordings. somehow a traditional techno track with metalic basslines, stellar string sounds and retro futuristic vocals with a classic theme... time & space. the original slower paced version did get an reshape/makeover that gives it a 2011 update that will be a standard record in the box for many! remixers on duty are rotterdams duplex duo who are back in business and deliver two remixes. timeless tracks that will stand out between all dj tools!

toyfriend music brings you the real gem! bac 1-11 from j-t kyrke (naked lunch, impact mechanics) is an epic dancefloor bomb as you can expect from toyfriend. the remixes are strong as much as the original mix is. while bas mooy (audio assault, planet rhythm) leads the tune in more purist techno direction, mattias fridell (tonal path) rebuilds the track into dirty underground dub stuff. support comes from tom hades, eric sneo, d.a.v.e. the drummer, audio injection, hertz, gayle san, john karagiannis, dj hi-shock, lars klein.

this killer ep from samuel dan starts as it means to go on with the massive sample loops, and has been custom-made to keep those hands in the air. an infectious, bouncing bassline ebbs and flows through the track, while the tight percussion will keep those feet pounding the floor. octad and phiorio take the controls for the third track. their remix of wake up call is stripped down and funked up. like a prime larry levan cut, funk, disco and house collide but without the mix ever becoming cluttered. the elements are used sparingly and to devastating effect. last but not lease we get samuels original mix in which the brass instruments take centre stage, with trumpets heralding deep bass grooves. they are going to be rocking this one down in the treme. bring on the summer! to finish off this ep in style, heres the floor-filling back home. its immense builds and eminently catchy hooks are guaranteed to spread smiles across the dancefloor like a disease.

the three tracks for this release go through a wide range of our sound. >cyclone< by samuel dan and feygin is a throwback to the way dirtybird records sounded back in 2006, raw and fun with big drums. but >cyclone< sounds amazing compared to the sound quality of some of those old records we all love, a definite update to the old db vibe. b-jus >babbel net< is his follow-up appearance to last years bomb track >my sneakers< that all of us played 1000 times. this is more in the smooth 808 style of dirtybird while still giving you some punch and melody. this record works really well for me and this groove crossover into a house set no problem. last but not least is maelstroms >you play<. this is a real monster, not so much for the house heads but instead for those of you who like to cross genres and explore the bass regions during your sets. definitely not your friendly deep house record this one is a real db banger in the tradition of big dirty bass we love here in san francisco.

horse meat disco member luke howard debuts the miss cheesecake nom de plume for a shiny vinyl release on the venerable london institution otherwise known as faze action records. electronic bass and piano action abounds on >get off the floor< which features some delightfully lo-fi robotic vocals and a relentlessly driving groove, while >you must create<, which features lukes own vocals, is dripping in neon-tinged 80s dancefloor sweat. sharing the flipside is a typically lush proto house remix of >you must create< from label chiefs faze action which really could be the theme tune to a 1983 moustache-riddled cop action flick set in san francisco, alongside an instrumental version of the original cut<

strong follow-up single by swedish newcomer sivesgaard (his debut in co-operation with noir on parquet rec. was back in 2009), incl. massive remix package! while ricardo tobar (traum / border community) turns the original in a huge rave-monster, oliver schories again shows his unmatchable feeling for melodic & groovy tech-house. grab it!

the winter saga continues… this being the second release on art of vengeance, aril takes yet another turn in style, or rather back to the sound of the winter ep that was released on kompakt in 2007. the title track is is a journy in melodies built in layers, trying to fit as much melodies in one track without going over the line. maybe it is over the line? tundra is a bit more on the rough side but with arps and chords coming in and out while glacär/for minou strips things down a bit to a more bassier and warmer sound with string/chords, less melodies and more groove

still above the clouds, team skylevel picks up a fellow pilot and drops a package that is all about the raw essence. a1 is a thrilling jazz funk onslaught that hits you hard right from the beginning. an energetic uptempo groove meets the most wicked guitar patterns, teasing with beautiful melody fragments while clearly focusing on its irresistable rhythm section. no jazz on b1, but an uncompromising barebone funk stomper of the highest order that locks you in a cell made of drums and bass holding the promise that you wont find >disco< within a five mile radius. b2 obviously has to reduce the heat and takes you on a ride through the swampy mississippi delta of the early seventies, telling you a truly mystic sunflower county story you might not have heard by now

number three in the dc reworks series drops with another three top class retakes on the music of the disco legend.
first up is the sleazy boogie-funk of >do you want the real thing< which is given the shakedown by underground hipsters richard sen & cazbee. over on the flip, portuguese man-of-the-moment social disco club deals out some heavily, uplifting discotheque vibes on >dancing with strangers<, while one of the leading players in the ny new school, jacques renault, works >i dont want to lose you< into a dance floor bomb. a superb addition to an already celebrated series of updated classics!

the third release from tbd, pet project of nycs acclaimed duo comprised of justin vandervolgen (golf channel) and nyc disco don lee douglas features 2 new massive tracks which will undoubtedly do the talking. the ep fronts a noticeably more restrained and mature sound, while still maintaining the originality and power of the previous classic releases.

gobble gobble is a majestic and pulsating force drawing as much from the visceral and poetic indie rock of pixies as the electronic production of dan deacon or crystal castles, while remaining entirely unclassifiable. these canadians have created a grass-roots movement with their mobile rave infinitour 2010 which lasted from june to november and saw them playing suburban gardens, private homes, small indie venues, as well as pop montreal and cmj. hundreds of blog posts by the likes of stereogum and nme, a series of amazing singles, an appearance on debontons 2nd compilation, and a nomination by pitchfork as best new hope of 2011 have secured their position as poster children for the brave new pop scene. with boring horror they give their listeners not just the single by the same name, but also a b-side (eat sun, son) and two other original bonus tracks (seizure to the metronome, as well as two remixes commissioned by debonton to spice up the package. generous, emotional, exciting, and completely avant-garde, gobble gobble is a hurricane of freshness for the audience and the listener. limited edition of 500 units worldwide.