House News

Monkey Safari’s Hommage label has been churning out some of the best, cutting-edge dance floor cuts for the past half
decade focusing on a wide array of stylings from both the label heads themselves to many of today’s hottest artists
spanning the spectrum from Techno to House. So, when Hommage turned to the Frankfurt based and fabled artist Reboot
for their latest release after his highly acclaimed remix of Monkey Safari’s ‘Helios' in earlier this year, it was no surprise.

The extremely versatile producer not only delivered a stunning EP but something the label has yet to deliver
sonically. Spanning seven extremely versatile tracks Reboot serves up what could be his most advantageous release yet
by combining a plethora of sounds traversing the musical gamut with a main focus set firmly in the realm of Dub Techno.

Opening the EP with the low slung and extremely atmospheric cut ‘Vulvation’ Reboot channels the essence of Detroit and
artists like Deepchord with reverb heavy yet incredibly engaging aural artifacts before upping the tempo on ‘River’ where
an infectious groove is paramount leaving the hazy harmonies to carry us off into the proverbial ether. ‘Fairytales’ pursues
and with this tune, Reboot dives deep into the sounds of early Dub leaving the Techno aesthetic to the way side as the
spirit of Lee Scratch Perry and King Tubby come full frontal as early Dub Reggae leanings take the lead where Echo Space
delays, washed out vocals and shimmering guitar licks create an undeniably beautiful journey. Ramping up the pace once
again, ‘Kookaburra Baby’ relies on more classic 4/4 techniques as the kick and percussion set the foundation for sonic
glimmers and lush melodies that feel as psychedelic as they do euphoric resulting in a ride on a bed of clouds through
lavishly pink sunsets to the far reaches of the cosmic expanse. Diving back into the Dub Reggae spectrum, ‘Downtown’
fuses the classic stylings of early Dub with modern Techno stylings birthing a gorgeous and contagious tune that could be put on an infinite loop. Nearing the end of the EP ‘Valley’ drives the tempo up again as crisp hi hats and foggy sonics coalesce into a dreamy yet energetic trek through ethereal spaces before the last track on the EP ‘Sience’ drops
the speed once again, focusing on far reaching atmospherics and classic Dub sounds resulting in a gorgeous finale to an already stunning and extremely graceful short player that will remain as fresh and exciting centuries from now, as it does
today.

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Compiled by Youandewan, Small Hours is a VA-only label devoted to the music of friends and like-minded producers in Berlin & beyond.
001 offers an impressive debut from Alejandra Valmorisco, AKA Sugar Free, along with classy cuts from Junes, Gene On Earth & Huerta.

For Our Eighth Release, Point Of View Shares Its Latest Chapter With Two Original Cuts Of Pure Magic By Mysterious Producer, Viceversa.
Opener 'sevensevenone' Is A Truly Distinctive Viceversa Trademark And Gets Continually Evolving Over Its 9 Minutes Ride. It's That Kind Of Ethereal And Dreamy Dimension, With A Light And Fluffy Synth Line That Comes Into The Track
As A Ray Of Sunlight During The Rainy Days.
Up Next 'sevenseventwo' Goes Into The Shadow, Discovering A Brand New Exciting Face Of This Producer. Scattered Drums, Solid 4/4 Low-end Structure And Electrical Scratchy Bleeps Dominate The First Part, Until Subtile Pads Make Their Appearance To Close In Style The Track.

Oliver Doerell is putting out an album that sounds like a late electronica manifesto. As CUMMI FLU, Doerell mainly does sound design. There is not a sound on Z that has been included by chance. A puzzle whose pieces do not always fit seamlessly together. Some go over the edges a little bit, giving an overall impression of unevenness. And this blurring or ambiguity is what makes Doerell's music so special.

The 4th vinyl to be pressed on Vandalism Black Series is delivered by label head, Dubphone and it features One original track and three remixes dropped by Onno plus two breakthrough Artists from Romania, Rares Romanov and Rhem. VBS004 has big support from tINI, Bill Patrick, Gel Abril, Igor Vicente.

Rotterdam’s own Jamie Lie A Kwie returns to VL Recordings for his first solo EP on the label, delivering four dancefloor ready weapons that have garnered support from the Romanian shores of Sunwaves to Club Space in Miami.

A1 sees ‘Kiwi’ lead with a pumping 4/4 kick, laden over bubbling synths, modulating subs and crunchy arpeggiators that automate playfully, as soft atmospherics whisper in the background. EP title track ‘Jungl.’ traverses through a near 11 minute journey, starting with discordant, jazz-infused hits and chugging rhythms, which patiently build towards a wistful breakdown, one primed for the after hours.

On the flip ‘Re-dub Overdub’ offers submerged dub chords that interplay with panning bongo patterns and a steady mid-bass refrain, supplemented by tripped out atmospheres, fading in and out of focus. Concluding the package is ‘In Arts’, a heads down, meditative number, propelled by clinical drum processing and an evolving, earworm hook, one that would feel comfortable on the floors of festivals and intimate clubs alike.

Nordische Minimal Electronica, gefühlvoll instrumentiert. Inkl. Tale Of Us Remix. Nach ihrer "Looped EP", die zum Record Store Day im April 2015 veröffentlicht wurde, bringen sich Kiasmos kurz vor Jahresende noch einmal mit drei neuen Titeln und einem Remix von Tale Of Us in Erinnerung. Kiasmos besteht aus dem isländischen Komponisten Ólafur Arnalds, der für seine Mischung aus minimalistischen Klavier- und Streicher-Kompositionen und elektronischen Sounds bekannt ist, und dem Färöer Janus Rasmussen, zugleich Kopf des Elektro-Pop-Projekts Bloodgroup. Die EP wird vom vierminütigen Track "Drawn" eröffnet, einem perkussiven Titel mit seichten Klavier-Motiven.

"Gaunt" begeistert mit Ambient-Synthies, einem Drum Loop und langsam sich bewegenden Akkorden. Der Titelsong "Swept", den das Duo bereits bei Konzerten als Überraschungsgeschenk in Form von Download-Karten an Fans verteilte, stellt eine clubtaugliche Beat-Struktur in den Vordergrund - einhergehend mit der von Kiasmos bekannten gefühlvollen Instrumentierung. Abgeschlossen wird die EP durch einen Remix des in Berlin ansässigen Duos Tale Of Us.

Dieses stattet den Downbeat-Charakter des Titelsongs mit einer sehr dunklen Ästhetik aus. Pulsierende Hi-Hats und ein treibender Bass-Loop geben dem Track mehr Tempo, während er sich zu einem epischen Ende auftürmt.

So Inagawa remixes popular songs "Stars Down" of the Japanese instrumental rock band MOUSE ON THE
KEYS. A deep and beautiful track of So Inagawa's hit "Logo Queen" style.

Oi Mates! With the official release of our SNC002 record back in march 2020, a weird time for our society and especially for our subculture started – the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown for all night clubs and festivals caused a big break and calming of our scene. We still used the time productively to introduce you to an incredibly talented new producer and to launch our 003 record. Give a warm round of applause and be prepared for SALOMO, straight outta Ostdeutschland. The Leipzig based producer and DJ, already got some stunning releases on R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings and is now serving the first solo release on SNC Recs. The space journey on our imprint continues and starts with two melodic and atmospheric heaters. Ignition serves as a breaky warm-up tune, where as A2 is definitely made for a housey peak time moment – a track which puts a smile on every ravers face. On the B-side, the energy continues – Vault, an uptempo banger with 143 BPM perfectly connects the peak time vibe and will energize every crowd for sure. The last track, B2, Forma, completes the Zero Gravity EP – another genius production of Salomo with emotional arps and synth-lines which sends every listener to his personal journey. Enjoy listening to our third EP and hopefully see you asap back on the dance floor.

Plastic Ivy, who has made a name for herself in the underground spheres of analog synth experimentation, has released her first full length for Kraftjerkz, entitled “Spots of Time.” The album is as much a lyrical treasure as it is an analog synth dream, brought to life through abundant melodies and arpeggiations, alluring vocals, and a somber emotional tone that courses through the veins of the album.

Plastic Ivy’s influences are wide ranging; sonically, the nod to cold wave, the new romantics, and early indie is clear. Lyrically, the album draws influence from William Wordsworth to historian Timothy Snyder to jazz composer Billy Strayhorn. “Spots of Time” should be listened to with an ear held close to the lyrics, which are earnest yet detached, cooly crooned, and above all else—poetic. Standout tracks like “Images,” and “New Eyes” are entirely dance-worthy. Plastic Ivy casts a range of emotions in these new pieces: from vulnerable, lonely, and contemplative to nostalgic, romantic and transcendent. Overall, “Spots of Time” is an exquisite example of experimental synth pop.

Plastic Ivy, who has made a name for herself in the underground spheres of analog synth experimentation, has released her first full length for Kraftjerkz, entitled “Spots of Time.” The album is as much a lyrical treasure as it is an analog synth dream, brought to life through abundant melodies and arpeggiations, alluring vocals, and a somber emotional tone that courses through the veins of the album.

Plastic Ivy’s influences are wide ranging; sonically, the nod to cold wave, the new romantics, and early indie is clear. Lyrically, the album draws influence from William Wordsworth to historian Timothy Snyder to jazz composer Billy Strayhorn. “Spots of Time” should be listened to with an ear held close to the lyrics, which are earnest yet detached, cooly crooned, and above all else—poetic. Standout tracks like “Images,” and “New Eyes” are entirely dance-worthy. Plastic Ivy casts a range of emotions in these new pieces: from vulnerable, lonely, and contemplative to nostalgic, romantic and transcendent. Overall, “Spots of Time” is an exquisite example of experimental synth pop.

Ubek returns. The mysterious Polish duo digs out a new collection of degraded echoes, salvaged from authority. Galvanised as if lost to the shock of formal experiments.

Ubek II revises the present and takes us back to other versions of actuality.

Label head Moopie and digger extraordinaire Bayu shine light on a set of gems excavated from a curious period of IDM-electronica. The sentimental sequel to their stunning I Won't Have To Think About You compilation, the ten tracks float in melancholic space yet sound beautifully human. Neo Ouija alumni Bauri and Plod meet deFocus' own Lackluster, while Abfahrt Hinwil, the legendary duo of Toytronic boss Chris Cunningham and Martin Haidinger exchange a letter of melody with Multiplex. Includes a previously minidisc-only (!) track by Proem and a superb cut by Merck Records' own MD, aka Jaakko Manninen. Full-colour, reverse-card sleeve with printed insert.

Lyon based YA.R crew is proud to present their first release coming with 4 tracks from local artists that will let you feel the energetic atmosphere of their local parties.

This EP starts with Sweely's groovy signature, perfectly fitted for every dancefloor: no need to present him again, always 100% banger! Next, Aladdin! comes with fresh minimal techy beats and aerial syncopated chords.

On the other side, Funktroid brings his wavy electronic atmosphere which makes you feel as you were a drunk robot. Finally, the trip ends with Garouda who has been inspired by 90's tech house: punchy vibes and mysterious sounds that everyone can agree on.

Mint Tea proudly presents Dansolos Jungle. A deliciously velvet blend of tracks sourced from the UK and Georgia, nurtured and crafted by producers WD41, Toke and El Choop.

As we head into Dansolso's Jungle we first encounter a slurry of dub-techno, infused with WD41's love for tape these giant sounds represent his debut on the label. Next we encounter Toke, based in Tbilisi he has mastered the subtitles of the dance floor developing his own unique flavour of a classic style, for MT004 he supplies perfect twilight accompaniments. El Choop based in the UK has been honing his craft relentlessly since his introduction to the scene, Skeleton Crew reflecting this with its polished hard hitting style sure to satisfy many a dance floor.

Special: features download code to the full album

The Beartone label continues to make moves with a six superb release from the boss himself Bearface (A.K.A. Panasa from Afrobeat duo Bana Kuba). Renowned for his slick final house on a range of top labels, here he offers four more such cuts that will melt the mind.Opener Outers is a slippery and sleek number with icy hi hats and rugged basslines. It’s heady tackle that really gets under your skin.Veda ups the pace with more super well programmed drums and deft little hi hats and drum fills as well as some warped vocals that bring a brilliantly freaky feeling.Milenial then gets down and dirty, with kinetic kick drums and rasping synths, popping cow bells and a relentless sense of groove.Closing things out is Cause, a deep, bubbly number with underlapping bass, gloopy synths and a dry, catchy groove that gets you locked.All in all this is another first class EP.

Support from: Vlad Caia (SIT), Mahony, David Gtronic and Moskalus.

The Second Release of Deep In You Music comes from St. Petersburg Artist Matpri which is one of the Main Residents of the Stackenschneider Club. The EP is based on 2 Original Tracks and 2 great remixes by Michael James from UK and the Label Boss Zohki !

The Romanian Vizard Mihai Popoviciu is back with his second solo release on Still Hot. Once again he has invited us into his world of deep and groovy sound design skills and delivered another great EP.
Disfunction is a cool, minimalistic deep house tune, whose rhythmic percussion groove will hardly let one leg stand still.
Martin Eyerer’s brought Disfunction in a more technoid context, but his version never loses sight of the groovyness as well.
The second original of the EP, Travelling Without Moving, is carried by a deep pad, which is constantly wafting in the background, giving the track a cozy warm mood. Friends of the black gold can already look forward to the trippy track Moon Tune, which will only be released on vinyl for the time being.

Yeah Boys n Girls STURO is back with our favourite swedish guy Nils Diezel. Delivering three Tracks with a bit of pure geilness. Waldi International - we love you!

’La Macarena’ is one of the brightest lights in Barcelona’s glimmering nightlife, and a landmark of the Spanish techno scene. 17 years in daily business brought thousands of electronic artists behind the decks and countless dancers and electronic music lovers on the floor of the legendary micro club. The new music label ’Macarena Musica’ features musical contributions by ’Macerena’ resident artists and special guests - all of them share a big love for ’La Macarena’ and Barcelona. The passionate crafted releases come as limited vinyl-editions and extended digital packages, complete with expressive black-and-white artworks, capturing the atmosphere of the club and the streets of Barna.

For the debut release, ’Macarena’ longterm-resident Patrick Zigon teamed up with his friend Paulo Olarte for ’Belleza Tropical’ - a declaration of love to the club and the heart warming vibe of Barcelona, which is strongly coloured by the latin way of life. It’s not surprising at all that this beautiful inspiration led Patrick Zigon to a tropical excursion into the deep cosmos of latin-infused Techno and House music. As in many previous collaborations, Paulo Olarte refines the productions of the Berlin-based producer with his naughty vocals, resulting in a poetic and love-driven statement for the latin familia. ’Belleza Tropical’ is the first glimpse into Zigon’s third studio album ’Between The Lines’, coming up in summer on his ’Traumraum’ imprint. Beside the Original and Instrumental versions, the single features remixes by the Spanish master of hypnotic techno, señor Eduardo De La Calle, Paulo Olarte and Blanali (digital only). Desde Barcelona con amor!

We welcome Peter F. Spiess to the family with 4 unreleased tracks from his 90s archive!

Two raw extended trips from the mind of STL in a rare foray beyond his self-run Something imprint. Stephan Laubner applies his usual auteur principles to these groove experiments, whose sounds circle round each other cagily, rough meeting smooth, organic meeting synthetic, all combining in a propulsive form that's classic STL. Shifty hats on 'Crank Notion' provide an insistent shuffle through which nauseous pads plot a dissonant course. 'Neat Buzzl' is a grimier excursion in the undergrowth, little creatures scurrying left and right while the kick maintains its forward stomp. Join STL and Assemble Music in these off-map excursions and see where you emerge.

Returning to Cadenza following last year's self titled EP, Digitaline focus their eclectic influences toward two seamlessly executed minimal techno tracks. In fact, the term 'executed' is apt considering member Laurent Bovey's history as a drummer for a Swiss grindcore outfit.

With his first release as "Das Kinn" (the chin), MMODEMM-member Toben Piel is quoting Hubert Fichte and olympic sports (remember Rolande Garros?) with falcoesque voices on top of electronic compositions.
Think Darkpop, think Ambientpunk, imagine a drummer of a hardcoreband programming New Age patterns on his MPC.
We are excited to release four heavy, minimal synth tracks via our Tape EP series. Welcome MDM#5.

In the cracks that sprawl between electronic and analog music, visual art, and craft creation, Yamila dances on the edge of sound and conceptual heights. The Spanish composer, cellist, singer and producer is based between Belgium, Holland and Spain. In recent years Yamila has created music for contemporary dance productions in places such as The Gothenburg Opera, Netherlands Dans Theater, and Dance Forum Taipei, among others. Her projects have been presented at festivals such as Sonic Acts Festival (Amsterdam), Arts Electronica (Linz), Seoul International Computer Music Festival, STRP Festival (Eindhoven), and Today's Art festival (The Hague) to name a few.

With 'Iras Fajro' (Forbidden Colours), her debut album, Yamila, summons in 11 songs with the strength of electronic sounds in front of a fragile voice that at times unfolds in small coral clusters. The brilliant electronic arpeggios and rhythms dissolve in the velvety voices of the cello, which are sometimes intertwined with the creations of two collaborators, the British producer and composer Clark (Warp) and the multifaceted ex- flamenco Nin~o de Elche (Sony).

My love wears forbidden colours My life believes My love wears forbidden colours My life believes in you once again

YARN Records is a new label from Jena with focus on new dubby-minimal-ambient sounds from all over the world - united under the warmth of a special feeling. The first EP A Feeling That We Share opens the YARN-cosmos with three trippy tracks from Laurel, Sugubo and Incolor. This droney piece comes handstamped in a recycled paperbag with sticker and 30 minutes of joy. It is limited to 300 copies.

The Hivern split series was born as a platform for club-ready tracks that don't require a broader sonic context to express themselves. It's also as a way of generating an unplanned dialogue between artists in the label's orbit, connecting the dots amid them in spontaneous and almost unconscious ways. The third installment of the series brings together Beesmunt Soundsystem and Cooper Saver. Their two tracks share a similar approach, deconstructing ethereal sounds over dark rhythmic foundations to reach the same kind of narcotic transcendence. The visual concept of the series has been developed by London-based design studio DR.ME. Vinyl-only.

Eho Kates is a new project by techno luminaries Todd Gys and Brendon Moeller. For trainspotters already familiar with their revered back catalogs, this outing is sure to offer some unexpected twists. The record is a grainy, caustic blend of atmospheric intensity, rhythmic dexterity, and occasional moments of sublime grace. Completely fresh, outsider sounds made with a beginner's mind and unbridled enthusiasm for sonic exploration.

A mystery label from East Asia. Vinyl only - Super limited.

It is sampled from the songs of famous Japanese singers.......

The dynamic trio of Yør Kultura returns from the Netherland wilderness with their new 4 track ep “Ours Is Yours" on Permanent vacation. After last year's magical hit "Shimming" that you could hear in every corner of the world and was found in dj bags across genres, they continue discovering new paths while perfecting their shamanic, percussive and hypnotic sound. It takes you to the nearest rainforest of your mind with no wishes left unfulfilled.

Italian electro-acoustic composers Giuseppe Ielasi and Nicola Ratti reconvene their unique Bellows collaborative project for a new album on Shelter Press.

Continuously drawing an hypnotic maze with albums on Boomkat Editions, Entr'acte, and Ielasi's cult Senufo label, Bellows offers their rst album on Shelter Press with Strand.

Clocking right under 40 minutes, Strand is direct and desorienting. With eight tactile but distant untitled tracks, the album convokes a complex sound palette between acousmatic sound and fractal beats.

Recorded in Milano at their very own Standard recording studio, Strand marks a shift in Bellows previous recording process, bringing more music gear on the table: tapes, modular synthesizers, effects and samples. Captured live over the course of a four days improvised session, the album oats between ghostly melodies, musique concre`te, and analog electronics.

Echoing with the artwork by Amsterdam- based artist Louis Reith, whose collages made of found black and white images are disrupted by bold geometric constructions, the album is disorienting and fascinating, seating right in between the challenging world of electro-acoustic and a more welcoming beat-oriented territory.

Strand is a fascinating body of work, growing over time and revealing more of its complexity at every listen.

Mastered by Giuseppe Ielasi and cut at D+M, with artwork by Louis Reith.

Debugger is a new project from Richard Knight examining the hazy area between late night headphones and early morning dancefloors. Based somewhere in the middle of natural beauty and urban decay in the North of the UK, Debugger creates a hybrid sound of artificial soul with a skewed groove. Making inorganic sound sources seem natural and organic sound sources seem synthetic; the outcome is a concoction that is both deep and laced with absurdity.

Knight has been active with unusual sounds in and around Manchester for several years and can usually be found thrashing hard drives until they produce music. His techno influenced releases under his own name and pseudonyms have received support and airplay from John Tejada and Daniel Steinberg among others.

Construction E - carefully selected tracks from Ki.Mi. to our new vinyl release.

Mastering by Kashatskikh Studio, Saint-Petersburg (RU)
Design & Illustration by Kirill Kashatskikh

Repress!!

Sushitech's sub label Pariter has already released timeless records from the likes of Delano Smith, Steve O'Sullivan, Baby Ford and Norm Talley to name a few and this new release of the Romanian group Lisiere Collectif is no exception!

Unknown Credentials is a project of 5 tracks released on 2 single records. A sides on both parts are absolutely massive, acid lines and hypnotic chords peak time tracks that will shake any proper sound system with some serious bass extension! B sides are deeper and have more modern, fresh electroish vibe that we love!

Fans of Ricardo Villalobos & Craig Richards b2b sets are going to find it gold! Don't sleep!!

Collecting orders for repress

Romanian producer Mihai Pol presents his 'Edge of Echoes LP' for Lokomotiv's third release, with LKMV003 featuring 5 tracks on a double-disc 180 grams vinyl record.

'Emde' sets the scene with a low slung, fast paced bassline, complemented by circulating, dreamy elements which imagine an inescapable dancefloor primed groove for the A-side.

On the B-side, the title track 'Edge of Echoes' introduces some of Mihai's more nostalgic, signature space age textures. Futuristic, otherworldly elements and glitchy qualities fill the canvas to create an adaptable staple track for any dancefloor.

For the C- side, Mihai revisits a creepy, enigmatic elegance, with Busy Guys' fluctuating bassline and striking percussion cataloguing it as a must have afterhours track.

'Andana' ensures that the D-side isn't forgotten, with a memorable melody sampling a pastiche of overpowering, eerie pads that sing out over the dancefloor.

"Lowish' is the light at the end of the tunnel, rounding off the release with an injection of fun, fast paced circular movements, creating a double-time groove that won't be forgotten.

The release has received early support from Raresh, Petre Insperescu, Priku and many more, circulating prominent dancefloors and continuing the wave of hype in Romania and around the world.

Truly Madly’s new label starts with a boing, bringing together four hedonistic dancefloor tracks from new and more established heads, designed for uplifting shakedowns. Release your release.

Holodeck Records, Ein Elektronisches Indielabel Aus Austin, Texas, Das Ausschliesslich Auf Vinyl, Tape Und Digital Veröffentlicht, Legt Das Zweite Album Des Kanadischen Electro-pop-trios Automelodi Um Den Produzenten Xavier Paradis Aus Montreal Wieder Auf. "surlendemains Acides" Ist Ein Electro-pop-kultalbum Mit Französisch-englischen Vocals, Das Erstmals 2013 Auf Hidden Treasure Music Erschien. Die Montrealer Underground-electro-szene Brachte U.a. Pioniere Wie Marie Davidson Und Tim Hecker Hervor.