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the new tech house slammer on monika kruse'e label "terminal m" !!

Debut of the Barcelona
based producer Carlo Santi with an original track called 'Tambor'
on the A side. On the B side the release includes
a fresh remix from Birdsmakingmachine.

Music means various things to artists, but for Dan Andrei, it's a playground where his off-hand approach and diverse productions are taking control, defining his signature sound.

Introducing his first Amphia release “Loose Dots”, Dan Andrei is once again proving his dynamic, yet discreet technique, one that can constantly bring out refreshing tracks.

“SOS” is a track driven by percussions and retro chords, with a touch of acoustic bass and a dose of shakers throughout the groove. “In the bass” is focused around a heavy bassline, with a twist of irregular notes drifting through, and a modulated voice that comes and goes unexpectedly.

“Still Unclear” and “Thing wa” represent the joyful side of the EP; The first track, introduced by a quick elevation between playful percussions, sequenced chords, and a tight groove, acts like a shapeshifter to a more deep house approach. The second track extends the melody-driven sonic composition, in between the elusive rhythm and the delicate synth line, a provocative swing that marks a vivid ending.

Well you know what they say, home is where the heart is. I must say it feels all nice and warm to be back on the label myself as Desert Sound Colony.
I've put together a few more rippers for you to enjoy. I hope they serve you well in the club and spin a few people from one side of the dance floor to the other. Imagine everyone's brains are attached to yoyos and you have control of them. You could metaphorically be walking the dog with their minds if you play these at the right time. Doesn't that sound appealing...
It is too awkward for me to 'big up' my own productions in the way that a normal press release seems to want, so I will just say that I have been playing these three out for the last six months and the results have been pretty much as described in the paragraph above. They are aimed straight at the dance floor, peak time tackle for when you also want to get everyone feeling pretty weird. Expect swingitty swung rhythms throughout and the feeling of having a rave in a drainpipe.
OK enough of my blather. Go and listen to the damn things yourself and decide if you like them, rather than trying to work it out from reading a bloody press release you weirdos.
All three tracks are produced and sculpted for the club. They want big sound systems and dark rooms.
Close your eyes, hold hands and experience transcendental space flight...

Metal Position is a record label founded by Steve Murphy and DJ Octopus focused on kick drums and bass lines. The first EP comes with four tracks from the deeper side of DJ Octopus.

already support by luciano, gregor tresher, karotte, monika kruse, ...

erman erim meetas wassermann !! huge remake of w.i.r. !!

The next release on Paul Rip's Specimen Records is by God of the Machine, the brainchild of deep house and techno maestro, Derrick Thompson a.k.a. Drivetrain. He has to be one of the most underrated Detroit exports with an unapologetic attitude towards underground dance music.

The EP kicks of with the original, a powerful slice of jackin' tribal techno, its bleeps, tones and chants sitting atop a tight percussive groove that's infectious from the first beat to the last drop. Next up comes Hijacker's electro workout. Its beats are old school yet the attitude is set firmly in the future with its square wave bass line, trippy noises and swooping sciKfi pads. Santonio Echols takes it back to Detroit with a simple yet driving tech house rendition containing sublime melodic chords, eerie pads and a hypnotic pad stab that sends tingles up your spine. Mr.C finishes with one of his typically infectious acid workouts, where he adds a cheeky bassline, haunting pads and cowbell pings to blend and morph into the twisted effects of a psychoactive substance.

Frederic Berger and Patrick Buck first met while producing their respective projects for the label Hi Freaks, and after discovering a strong creative connection between each other they formed KAISERDISCO. big with: Cari Lekebusch, Daniele Papini, Pig & Dan, Stephan Bodzin, Thomas Schumacher, Sian, Adam Beyer, Oliver Klein, Florian Meindl, Oxia, ...

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the first part of the 10 years in love with music samplers !!! contains tracks by Fabio Neural, Olderic and Stimming !!

Having previously released on Perlon, Trapez and Karat whilst also contributing to the legendary Fabric mix cd's, remixing Massive Attack and Matthew Johnson, we are very proud that this prolific producer enters the realm of Quartet Series. Akufen who practically invented micro house with his inimitable stylish productions now gives us a warm, deep and freaky EP. Those who get their ears around this one are in for a treat. This is the fourth and last instalment of the Bodybuilder Quartet, make sure you have your Quartet complete.

Desdemona from Herck consists of 3 original tracks, all of which are breathtakingly beautiful musical masterpieces. Organic textures, amazing percussion, piano cuts, subtle fx hits and groovy drums. Big on any dancefloor

Expand Your Awareness (EYA) Records has built a strong reputation over the past year. The London-based label continues to impress with it's fourth release of four tracks aimed for the dancefloor. With two solid tracks from the EYA boss 'Jos' remeniscent of the 90s techno and house; a minimal funk groover from Evil Knebel, the Manchester party Choke's head-honcho; and a dark and dreamy atmospheric number from USA-based machine-lover Poten- make sure you get it before it goes.

René Audiard delivers two tracks in between worlds for this Ep. Once again,his special approach left us with two out of the ordinary tracks, two long journeys where classical melodies and warm minimalistic beats come together. It's dark, yet beautiful.

Memoria Ltd is a Vinyl Only label from the Dutch imprint Memoria Recordings. Musical art combined with amazing paintings on the covers. Unique & Limited.

David Nicolas, Martinez, DJ Puma and Laurine Frost

Privacy Data Analysis Related To A Human Rights Has Grown Far Away From Expected.
No-one Knows Precisely How Many Eyes There Are Upon Us. Technology And Our Our Increasing Demand For Security Have Put Us All Under Surveillance. How Does It Feel To Be A Witness Of A Scenario We Only Conceived To Be A Part Of Gruesome Movie. Cyberpunk Was Supposed To Be A Warning. Instead, It Became An Ideal. And Now We Are Living In It. Welcome To The Future.

Next release on Mulen made by a big talent from UK Michael James, welcome!

3rd release on BLKMARKET MUSIC comes from T.A.O. which is a collaboration between Taimur, Amo and Ostara. In Chinese philosophy, TAO stands for the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism. Tao represents 'The way', 'The Path' and 'The Flow.' Label run by Taimur. Catalogue number BLKMUSIC_002. Hand Stamped Limited VINYL ONLY 12´´

Related releases its first vinyl, a trip into deep and minimal sound with 4 powerful tracks
by Dhaze, Silat Beksi, Petar Cvetkovic, Jerome C, Enzo Leep and more.
Each track had a unique sound and style, for sure a must have record!

The 5th release from Caph comes from our good friend DCP. We hope you love it as much as we do.

Vinyl Only

The keeping of pets marks humans' attempt at taking possession of a part of reality that is not at his disposal. Dressing a piece of the real that lives according to entirely non-human rules and which only in the saddest case does not resist the discipline of the human symbolic order vehemently and in a sustained matter, is a violent act of protection. Because in the non-place of the real, all that which we are helpless in the face of looms: the non-logical and the nameless, the violence and the noise, yet also the unrestrained and unfiltered desire.The innocuous figure of the pet marks a gateway to an investigation of these eerie milieus, while electronic dance music lends itself to this investigation in an outstanding way. This constellation marks the subject of Column's 'Pets II.'

Column is the name of Cologne based renaissance man Jan Philipp Janzen, who, as chief emissary of Cologne's pop internationalism, has been playing the field in various functions for Von Spar, Cologne Tapes, Urlaub in Polen, Owen Pallett, Scout Niblett or The Field, and who has also, in one way or another, been involved in most relevant records coming out of Cologne for the past number of years. After his excellent solo debut 'Pets I' (Areal, 2016), Janzen presents another extraordinary record in 'Pets II,' perfectly complemented by another ghostly oil work of Burkhard Mönnich on the cover.Sonically, 'Pets II' marks a clear development for Column. In its exploration of the thresholds of the real, it sets two points of focus, corresponding with the split in sides A and B.

Side A, on which Janzen teams up with long-time friend myr. (PNN), explores the uncanny as a fissure of the symbolic order, and the subsequent breaking in of the real. It opens with two peaktime rockets that have their wooden, nether-regional groove narrated by grim, down-pitched vocals. The ethereal remix by Leibniz (hundert) seems to be observing the situation from a hiding place, and is the side's clandestine and no less dark closer.

Side B, for which Janzen invited studiomate Marvin Horsch (Dorfjungs/Beats in Space) along, delivers two swaying synthesizer workouts, the second of which, 'Molly and Swerve,' is directed firmly at the dancefloor again. What is at stake here is the transition between a free, undirected jouissance of the real and a more ordered becoming-lust. Here, as in Map.ache's (Kann/Giegling/Altin Village) remix which closes out 'Pets II,' it becomes clear what connections dance music can foster between a free, impersonal desire and the sphere of interpersonal wanting, but also the losses that are negotiated in it. Above all, however, it becomes evident what a courageous daring project 'Pets II' is in all of its conceptual and aesthetic determination; with Von Spar's standout 'Garzweiler' 12' (Altin Village & Mine, 2017), it documents a New Cologne Realism.

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The timeless classic that is Energy 52's 'Cafe Del Mar', first released in 1993, has been rejuvenated and re-invented with 2 brand new remixes from Germany's leading beat scientist Ricardo Villalobos.

Cadenza head honcho, Luciano, often collaborates with many other artists, his constant touring schedule blessing him the opportunity to write and produce music with a multitude of like minded producers, and on 'Into The Aether", we get the first part of a two part series of tracks composed with various other Cadenza personnel. 'Arizona Green Song' sees Luciano and Marlowe (AKA Digitaline) get together for a vibrant and busy freak out. A plethora of rattling and sharp percussion cuts through a simple melody line and low slung groove. Building over ten tantric minutes, dubby inflections and hidden voices are woven into the detailed arrangement to great effect. A collaboration with Dani Casarano results in 'Bell's & Tonic", a slower paced vibe here, but with plenty of funk, from it's bending bass line and hand claps to the deft organ touches and shuffling shakers. A world within is created here, again distant voices, rattling cow bells and (yes) livestock and other field recordings are layered here to create a unique ambience. Uncompromising and original music then, from Cadenza's boss and friends. Expect a 'Part Two' to be released in the coming months....

Just some weeks after the release of Volume 1, this new Great Stuff series delivers Volume Two. Again no needless bonus tracks or B-sides, only great tunes from great artists.

Earlier this year we were lucky enough to cross paths with the upcoming genius that is Sublee.
As you enter his world, his landscapes effortlessly enhance, twist, turn and modulate. The rhythm teases and pulls you, lets you go and brings you ultimately into something 4D rather than 3.
Perfectly fine-tuned for the smallest and the largest of dance floors, or to accompany your travels as the world drifts by.
With over 48 Minutes of play-time over 4 tracks, we present to you 'Sublee - Their Mind'.

DMT aka Dorian Paic, Markus Fix and Tobi Neumann dig a little deeper on their next offering. 'Ride" does exactly what it says on the tin, taking you on a nine-minute journey that starts with an extended build-up, offering a tantalising glimpse of what's to come. From then on, House chords and dub elements abound, complemented throughout by beguiling melodic lines, hypnotic vocal samples, effects and some smooth filter action. This co-production from three Tech House specialists harmonises perfectly, creating a well-rounded, homogeneous track that leaves you craving for more!

Born in Berlin but 'living the life' in Mannheim, Fabe is the next insider tip on Cocoon worth keeping an eye on. Already shaking up clubs around the world, he's also part of the Cocoon Ibiza line up this year! However he's not only turning heads as a DJ, his productions also work on an extremely high level featuring a unique sound signature. His Cocoon Recordings track "Last Shot For Bob" creaks, growls, clatters, squeaks and knocks in all directions creating an incredibly cool and, above all, groovy sound. It's electronic noise-funk served up in the best techno and house fashion, that drags you onto the dance floor and drenches you in pleasure.

Sunday Mornings 007
Kanja Records is sincerely honored to present its seventh vinyl release, based on a concept called Sunday Mornings. With this series of releases we will focus on that warm up, early morning, after party gems and slowly fading away from peak time music. Our philosophy behind this concept is that the focus goes to the tracks being timeless, and music that you can listen to in every time of day and night. Music that offers a vast variety, but in the end coming together in that sweet and warm morning glory.
24 Shots by Maki Polne was definitely our first pick for the first track on this release. Minimalistic sound with nice warm pads and freakish sound is the style that is perfect for our series.
Cielo by Lights Electronika and Valeria Croft perfectly sits beside our opening track, setting a mysterious vibe with warm long pads and atmospheric sounds.
Silly Lili by Fusal, an opening track on our b side, with nice minimalistic and laid back grooves certainly deserves a spot on our series.
Looking For The Unknown by Bauch and Henrik is the final track on this vinyl release. A really special track with nice piano pads nicely and slowly completes our release.

Tolga Top's subsequential follow up, after releasing a 12" in 2017 on his very own Understate:ment imprint, marks a reinvention of one's signature sound. Lifting off with 'The Turning EP', you can expect chunky, rhythmic & detroit electro influenced Tech House tracks par excellence.

The latest instalment on Christian Burkhardt's retrospective/future-focussed C&B Sessions projects sees him returning to one of the pivotal tracks of his career: 'Doubledub'
Released in 2009 but still slapping with finesse almost ten years later with its low-swung bassline, latent funk and evocative vocal, its elements resonate perfectly with everything going on in house and techno right now. These remixes couldn't have landed at a better time...
Jamie Jones rolls in with a timeless rolling gem that gradually builds into an impeccable late night jack-out laced with surprise acid tendrils. JC Fousdelamer brings the feels with a much slower, cosmic trip that lingers softly with spellbinding dubbed-out magic while Reboot unearths the techno beast that was always lurking beneath Christian's funk. Stripped back machine funk at its finest, Reboot never disappoints.
Naturally Christian has also provided the original source material for those who want to kick it 2000s-style and for those who weren't old enough to catch it the last time around. Join in if you know the chorus, Doobie doobie...

We're glad to present you a new release on Whoyostro by Information Ghetto.
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The second EP of Samuel Rohrer's Range of Regularity album presents two more striking reinterprations. Burnt Friedman's own dramatic interpre-tation of 'Microcosmoism' pairs up his consciousness of deep bass and analog inventiveness with Rohrer's continually transforming sound ob-jects, making for a flowing and wordless narrative that simply dares listen-ers to stop paying attention. Feeling more like a collaboration in 'real time' than a remix proper, Friedman brings his characteristic 'mad scientist' wit to the proceedings and delivers an energetic piece that simply glows in the dark.
The Villalobos' remix of 'Microcosmoism' carries a high energy level while heavily experimenting with feelings of emotional ambiguity. At some points aggressive and at other points merely curious, this mischievous collage of attitudes feels as inspired by the questing jazz of Sun Ra as it is by continental techno. Contemplative keyboard runs, enthusiastic spring-like percussion and malfunctioning machine chatter all coalesce to make this a most fascinating piece of multi-purpose electronic music.
Vilod, the collaborative duo of Villalobos and Max Loderbauer present the 'Uncertain Grace' remix which is no less engaging. A buzzing beehive of activity powered by an organ- like refrain, this is one of those pieces that will induce a fee- ling of perpetual movement into even the most still of physi- cal surroundings. This is especially true when, after four and a half minutes of flotation, a straight-ahead techno rhythm ta- kes over and all the disparate hovering elements fall into place.
Villalobos' compelling take on 'Lenina' pulsates from start to finish with a kind of voluntary anxiety; a commitment to painting every corner of the sonic surface with clearly defined pointillist touches. While this kind of approach would cause less confident producers to collapse at their editing worksta- tion, Villalobos takes to the task with gusto - leaving see- mingly no corner un-animated by sound, he pieces together something surpris-ingly funky and hyper-real from a catalog of distinct percussive hits, time-reversed ephemera, and playful 'kitchen sink' ambience.

LIMITED TO 500 COPIES - NO DIGITAL RELEASE "Art Of Sorrow" has been one of the most raved about tunes over the last couple of months

London based House label Inermu brings the first in their Vinyl Only series in the form of this 4 track VA.

Including tracks from James Dexter alongside Clive Henry, Two Diggers, Tuccillo and Mihai Popoviciu collaborating with David Delgado. Solid house grooves for the Wax collectors.