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Originally released in 2013 - 'Missing You' now comes with remixes for 2014 from Eric Kupper and Nineteen96. This record has never previously released on vinyl and also includes vinyl-only accapella on the package.
Extra Dry originally approached Frankie Knuckles and Eric Kupper to produce a Director's Cut remix on this record early in 2014. In his own words Eric explains how this mix came about...
I have been regularly playing the original version of this amazingly beautiful record since I first received it last year and I was originally scheduled to do this mix with my musical partner-in-crime, Frankie Knuckles. After his untimely passing, I still really wanted to remix this record - in the Director's Cut style we carefully honed over the years - with his guidance from above. I am very driven to keep our musical vision alive and evolving. "And I'm Still Missing Him"...forever. I love you Frankie. - ERIC KUPPER (JUNE 2014)
DJ Support:

Frankie Knuckles (inc. Traxsource + Beatport chart support), Quentin Harris, Sandy Rivera (Defected Radio Guest Mix support), DJ Cameo (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Doorly, Tom De Neef, The Shapeshifters, Grant Nelson, Nihal (BBC Radio 1), Tommie Sunshine, Eddie Thoneick, Roger Sanchez, Danny Krivit, Tony Humphries (inc. Traxsource chart support), Marcus Nasty (Rinse FM), Lovebirds, Andy Daniell (Bargrooves), Peo De Pitte, Stretch Silvester (Stretch & Vern), Boris Dlugosch, Mousse T, Andi Durrant, Nick Hussey, Sarah Main (Pacha), Michael Gray, Full Intention, Pookie, Jason Chance, Carl Hanaghan (Hed Kandi), James Herkes (Fire 107.6), Richard Earnshaw, Pete Griffiths (Toolroom), Jason Kramer (KCRW Los Angeles), Steve Mac, Tony English (Gaydio), Andy Smith, Lenny Fontana, Steven Cooper (98FM Dublin), Jason Phats, Roy Davis Jr, Quinten909, Dublin Aunts, Treasure Fingers, Stonebridge, J Paul Getto, Danism, Sebastian Gnewkow, David Dunne (Triple Dee), Copyright (Defected), Moonbootica, Redanka, Ben Santiago (Hed Kandi), Andy Mac (Cream), Reel People, ATFC, Part Time Heros, Booker T, Nikhil Chinapa (MTV India), DJ Nawed (Radio 1 India), Ally Byers (Data Transmission), Paolo Mojo, Moullinex, Hybrid Theory, DJ Mannix, Yass, Garnica, DJ Spoony (Ministry of Sound Radio), DJ Neev (Hed Kandi), Paul Miller Soul Show (BBC Radio Solent)

'Anders Trentemøller transcends genres ... with a cinematic scope', the NME once summarized and he is known for the 'captivating complexity' of his songs and 'melancholic contradictions' in both songwriting and sounddesign. It's been a long and exciting way from his debut long player 'The Last Resort' (2006), through projects like 'The Trentemøller Chronicles' or 'Remixed/Reworked' to his second album 'Into The Great Wide Yonder' (2010).
The musical evolution of the Danish musical mastermind never was a linear 'logical progression' as it is rather characterised by twists and turns and lately maybe most importantly influenced by the development into a fully fledged live band, that meanwhile toured the globe a couple of times with huge success.
With the arrival of Trentemøller's third longplayer 'Lost', which is due for release in September 2013 on Trentemøller's label In My Room, it seems as if everything he's done in the past was destined for leading to the new album. The new album breathes all aspects of the electronic years as well as the guitar driven second album - in a fresh, light-footed way with a wealth of fantastic songs, incredibly well produced.
Now we are happy and proud to present the first single taken off the new album. 'Never Stop Running' is an empathetic, personal, evolving song, that perfectly melts with the expressive vocals of The Drums singer Jonny Pierce with that beautiful melancholia that warms your heart.

The vibe of the song is captured in the video by director and cinematographer Frederik Jacobi. Both the song and the video comprehend the question 'Who Am I'. While Trentemøller's song carefully carves out different shades and moods centered around the main motif, Jacobi took his camera to Los Angeles and used it to 'listen' to people and to create a visual space for the song, while the cover image appears courtesy of Asger Carlsen.
'Never Stop Running' will be performed live for the first time on 29th May at the O2 Arena in London when Trentemøller will be supporting the Depeche Mode concert.

First solo ep for long time Red Axes collaborator Abrao. Brazilian born Abraham Levin, moved fro Sao Paolo to Tel Aviv in the late 90s, after a wild career as leader of the 80s alternative/rock n roll band "Kafka". He met Red Axes while they were still a punk band, and actually produced their 1st and last album. The tables turn, and now Red Axes are producing for him. Laying his vocals on some of RA most know tracks such as : Waiting for a surprise, Camino de Dreyfus, Sabor, Balma and many more. It is time for the world to know the genesis called Abrao. Give him a warm welcome, as he really deserves it.

Originally released on the mighty Y Records in 1982, this single by Disconnection was a mutant disco cover version of a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1949 musical, South Pacific which was made into a blockbuster film in 1958.

An odd choice of a song to cover Well, something was in the air back in '82 as at almost exactly the same time the Disconnection record was released Captain Sensible covered Happy Talk' from South Pacific and had a UK number 1 with it. I'd like to think he got the idea after hearing Bali Ha'i' but that would be pure speculation. What I do know is that even though the Disconnection record made barely a ripple at the time it is by far the superior record. Vocals are by Angela Jaeger

Long sought after and going for stupid money on Discogs, as a long time Y Records freak I am very honoured to have been given permission to make this curiously great record available again and to give it a home in the Optimo Music Disco Plates series. Dick O'Dell's Y Records released so many great records - The Slits, The Pop Group, PIgbag, Sun Ra, Pulsallama, Shriekback, Maximum Joy, The Tesco Bombers and Mouth amongst others - and this one is up there with the best of them.

It is released in the original configuration, Radio Mix, US Discomix and UK Discomix versions alongside the faux exotica delight that is the Angela Jaeger penned Aaaah'. It comes in a shrink-wrapped black disco bag with a 12' x 12' insert featuring the original front sleeve artwork.

Brooding, delicate earworms, pulsating electronic beats and a coolly honed falsetto: these are the building blocks of Gundelach's debut EP. Ever since the DJ- turned artist left the booth for the studio his life has become very different. He has gone from recording in his bedroom to playing for crowds of 1500+ in the span of a year. His singles have topped Hype Machine, garnered massive radio play in Norway and seen him hailed as one of Norway's rising stars by the likes of Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music. A collection of songs he wrote and demoed with his friend and band mate PålUlvikRokseth were sent to producer Joel Ford, which formed the basis of his self-titled debut EP. The day Kai flew to New York to produce and record the EP with Joel he learned of the tragic passing of a close friend, leading to the songs being tinged with melancholy, introspection and beauty.

The EP is a six song window into Gundelach, a producer influenced by the likes of Aphex Twin and Boards of Canada but also a songwriter taken by the lyrics of Elliot Smith. It is a promising beginning for an artist at the early stages of what is poised to be a long and illustrious career. Co-produced by Kai and Joel Ford (Oneohtrix Point Never, Cyril Hahn, Com Truise) and engineered/mixed by Al Carlson (Tim Hecker, Ariel Pink) it is an organically composed electronic pop record that feels both vintage and contemporary. Gundelach may easily draw comparisons to many modern artists but his sound and his vision are wholly his own.

Ron Carroll & (Byron Stingily) - two legends from the early house era. Their voices have been aninstantly recognizable signature on countless records from that time. These two heroes are back nowwith Paskal & Urban Absolutes.

Special re - release for the historical DEEJAY PARADE bOX SET : DJ ALBERTINO, presents the history of dance music and a beautiful boxed set of 5 CDs. 75 selected successes and not mixed together all the strongest dance hits of all time at a special price.

In its sounding Moan aims for lightness and sound transparency, ease of reference,showing remarkable ability of working in different stylistic situations. His tracks have incomparable clear feeling of life reality, simple and tough at the same time, when they balance on the verge of a pop sound and underground garage. MOAN tracks reflect UK style in music, inspired by such direction of electronic culture as UK bass, Garage and simple, minimalistic, but at the same time deep and penetrating fashion is an image of Alexandra Wang and Maison Martin Margela's fashion show. Debut single "Another You" includes remixes from one of the most ambitious house projects of CIS countries - Cream Soda.

Official re issue of the classic 'Its You' by ESP. Recently covered by FCL on Defected, this is the original raw version in all its glory with original artwork and all original mixes and accapellas.

Once again, The French duet composed of Zdar & Boombass has managed to gather the crème de la crème on its project. Ibi' for Ibiza and fornia' for California, or the perfect cocktail between the fervor of the Spanish Island's dancefloors and the incredible freshness of the Californian mentality. Pharell Williams is present on the album, as well as a totally transformed Cat Power. The great Mike D (Beastie Boys), and the over-playful guitarist Matthieu Chedid, are also some of the prestigious names we can mention. The singles Ibifornia", Go Up", Action' and The Missing' are already available as well as the EP of remixes Action", that have given us many good reasons to wait for the upcoming opus. Once you'll have had the time to adopt those songs as your new summer anthems, Cassius will give you a taste of what your Indian summer can sound like - so rendez-vous the 26th August!

NEW AKABU REMIX PACKAGE MIXES FROM DEETRON /
LOVEBIRDS & JOEY NEGRO!

Following an outing to Tokyo, our favourite old school pioneer jumps over the channel to knock out four edits to make the floors shake. This EP really cracks up the party vibe a notch, with edits of PRINCE (I Wanna Be Your Lover), THE VELVELETTES (He Was Really Saying Something) ARETHA FRANKLIN (Say A Little Prayer), and THEM (Gloria)
Cor Blimey!

'Close your eyes, remember the body you've just seen, then undress it.' Dance Mania present the official 12' re-release of one of the all-time great Chicago house anthems, '7 Ways' by Hercules a.k.a. Marshall Jefferson featuring original mixes and brand new versions by ghetto house don, Jammin' Gerald.

One of the first tracks to kick-start the Dance Mania label in 1986, '7 Ways' is a sizzling, hedonistic dancefloor classic featuring Jefferson's ominous vocals directing the dancefloor to get intimate and jack in seven different ways over hard and minimal beats and bass. The track set the blueprint for the Dance Mania sound at the time, a raw alternative to other label contemporaries like Trax and DJ International: 'The early sound was a bit edgier and more underground,' remembers Dance Mania's Ray Barney. 'It was the music I was being given by the producers and it was made primarily for the dancefloor so we didn't really get much radio airplay at the time.'

The track also helped to launch Marshall Jefferson's career, appearing hot on the heels of his huge hit 'The House Music Anthem (Move Your Body)' from the same year, 1986. Two years earlier, starting from scratch, Jefferson had blagged a credit line and bought up equipment including a Yamaha QS-1 sequencer and a TB-303 bass synth: 'I played all the instruments on all my records but I wasn't really a musician, I would just play stuff at 40bpm, would stack notes and learned how to do the timing so it would sound natural when I'd speed it up from 40bpm to 120bpm.'

This exclusive new edition of '7 Ways' is remastered for 12' and features Marshall Jefferson's main vocal mix and Li'L Louis' club remix featured on the original Dance Mania 12'. Harder new mixes come courtesy of another Dance Mania legend from the '90s ghetto era, Jammin' Gerald.

Limited editon for this 12 that compiles different hidden gems from Aybee in his different projects like Orion 70 or working with the vocalist Omega or Dozie. Technosoul in the best way.

incl. BORROWED IDENTITY RMX

Portable is Alan Abrahams, a South African born artist and producer who is also a celebrated live act. Emerging more than fifteen years ago with a sound that marries real electronic soul with deep moods and abstract grooves, he is someone who has released his minimal wares on cult labels like Perlon and Live At Robert Johnson, as well as his own Süd Electronic. Always experimenting with rhythm and imbuing his music with a wide world of influences, this latest work that proves that once more. Portable's music reached a new level of exposure when the 2014 track Surrender' received a Best New Track' designation from Pitchfork, and appeared in re-edited form on DJ Koze's critically acclaimed DJ-Kicks mix (named the #1 mix of 2015 by Resident Advisor). Portable signed to !K7, and is to release his sixth full length artist album through the label in August 2016. The 11 track affair is his most personal yet, and as such is a self-titled work that features plenty of his own vocal work, as well as some choice collaborations. The first 12 single sees Deetron and Bodycode deliver remixes alongside exclusive track 'Balanese Nights' that doesn't feature on the full length album.

Westbalkonia sind Marc DePulse und Boe van Berg. Kein eigentlich, kein hätte, wäre oder könnte - das Heute ist 'Schöner als Gestern'. Westbalkonia's neue gleichnamige EP besteht aus vier deepen House-Tracks, die durch die schöne Stimme von Bandmitglied Alex, Flächen und Beats von Marc und handeingespielter Gitarre von Adrian für ein frisches Hörerlebnis sorgen. Kein Eigentlich, sondern ein Unbedingt, wenn ihr auf sommerfrischen House für die Stunden nach und vor der Peaktime steht.

Borrowed Identity - the man who makes music non stop - when not travelling the world! Borrowed Identity - the man who lives in the geman black forest - maybe that's why his music sounds so black! Borrowed Identity - the man who already released two superb EPs on Quintessentials and won't stop! Borrowed Identity - the man who enjoys nature as much as playing techno, house or disco! Borrowed Identity - the man who we love!

Likewise our debut edition, the second vinyl contains one original and the attached remix. But wether you re in love with the summer vibes or not, in connection with music there has always been a special kind of tune you would want to hear, when the sun shines bright and you stay outs- ide the whole night. When Kalyma played us the SL002, we felt like - Sacrosanct might be the tune who does the job for this purpose. Teaming up with his roommate, the very talented singer KAIND, Kalyma produced a catchy vocal tune with a lot of hands up potential.
Also for this edition we re very happy to welcome our Remixers Leman & Dieckmann, two uprising artists from Copenhagen, Denmark.

The Original tune starts with a solid dry groove. Kalyma adds several little details to the beat me- anwhile atmospheric synths are fading in and claps are creating a strong backbeat. After a couple more bars the main synthline is slowly introduced and tension rises up until KAIND s vocals kick in. At that very moment the magic of Sacrosanct is in full effect. Subsequently the vocals lead to ano- ther drop, which helps to label Sacrosanct as an overall - Hands Up Tune .
Leman & Dieckmann approached the remix with a rough straight forward beat. The percussive tune gains a lot of energy as if they thought of: - Give energy to the people and they bring it back . Well, we ve seen it happen on the dance floor. With the use of the main synthline and the vocals it definitely adheres to the Original, but powerful drops ensure that this one is going to be straight up peak time material.

*** LTD 500pieces *** incl printed cover

Andre Crom & Chi Thanh got more than excited when they got the opportunity to remix Lana Del Rey - the same goes for OFF Recordings when we got the permission to release this official remix.Crom & Thanh transformed the sultry title song of Lana's current album into an epic and timeless piece of house music, combining her melancholic vocals with a rich piano, synth & guitar instrumentation, a tight groove and an infectiously hypnotic arpeggio sequence.

Brazilian label Grooveland Music get ready to celebrate their ten year anniversary with the very first vinil of the series "10 Years of Groove".
Included are a total of four tracks from an illustrious lists of artists such as Jay Tripwire featuring B0ddhi Satva, Brazilian Soul Crew featuring Jessi Colasante, Matthew Bandy featuring Johnathan Houston, Deepn SoulBR feat Robert Carvalho. Not to forget to mention the respectives remixes of Delano Smith, Dj Spinna, Guy Robin and DeepCitySoul.

Urban Habitat Recordings is the brand new label of acclaimed Jungle and breaks producer, Missing, set up as a platform to showcase innovative new sounds that transcend all aspects of the dance music spectrum. 'Off My Mind EP' oozes cool and comes loaded with 4 diverse forward thinking cuts for the floor, each with it's own very unique flavour. The EP title track features the much in demand UK vocal talents ofJamie George, who delivers an intense spoken word over a captivating Deep House piano lead groove, immersed in a bubble bath of melancholy. 'Time 4 House' is a dynamic four-to-the-floor bass driven power jam, armed with moody bass licks, punchy 90's style beats, teased with cut up vocal samples and tension filled breaks. Flipping the script, 'Bun & Cheese' is 5 glorious minutes of experimental Dub and Jungle influenced House with it's rolling bass, airy synth washed and sublime beat science. Finishing off the package with bang, 'Karma' features the unmistakeable sound of Heidi Vogel, who delivers a Soulful power-vox over a huge slab of Electro-tinged heaven!

"The 'Off My Mind EP' on Urban Habitat Recordings showcases a diverse range of 4/4 flavours which reflects where I am at as an artist. The unifier for me is a that each track is built, mix and mastered to stand the test of time. I want people to pick up my releases not knowing exactly what style it will be, but confident it will always be of consistently high quality" - Missing

London producer Sam Gordon burst onto the 90's Jungle scene as part of the seminalKemet Crew and Tearin Vinyl stables. He's best known for his remix of Human Being's 'The Box Reopens', which he made when just 18 years old. During the 2000's his production shifted into Breaks as one half of C83 (Class of 83) with releases such as 'Back in the Day', 'Neptune' and 'Twisted Logic' as classic productions of the era. He has recently returned as a solo producer, focussing on various flavours of House music with his Two Decades EP (Five Fold Records) receiving strong support from the likes of Sinden & Dj Zinc. Fresh for 2016 with the launch of his Urban Habitat Recordings, Missing's new collection of productions are already finding support from such luminaries including Carl Craig, Kissy Sell Out, M.A.N.D.Y. Jaguar Skills, James Zabeila, Lupe Fuentes, Daniel Bortz and many more!

Jamie George is a key figure of the UK bass and house scene as an in-demand vocalist, producer and DJ. His soulful voice and highly original delivery has brought a special ingredient to many productions from Roska, Cause & Affect, Pete Graham, Groovyman and his own original works. Acclaimed songstress Heidi Vogel is the lead singer of the world renowned Cinematic Orchestra. Her distinctive Jazzy tones contributed largely to the West London Broken Beat scene and also she's also made various collaborations with Dance music producers Danism, Liquid People and Funk Butcher, among others.

A singer and songwriter now based in London, Astral T may be best known in recent years for her vocal work on house labels like Hudd Traxx and Smoke City Music. Next up is her own imprint. According to the artist herself, "There have been many suitors along the way and I'm still looking for the one and while I'm still looking there will be many more affairs to come." To that end, the first Astral Love Affair single, "Divided Attention," will be a collaboration with fellow UK artist Moodymanc, backed by a remix from Berlin producer Alex Agore.

Pünktlich zum Sommer zeigt die Compilation - Vocal House Hits' was im
Bereich kommerziellen House mit Vocal-Parts angesagt ist.
Das bedeutet 44 Tracks auf 2 CDs mit dem Who-Is-Who der internationalen
House Szene...
House: The Vocal Session 2015... das sind 44 Tracks, die - Gute Laune'
garantieren. Diese Musik bringt die Sonne in dein Herz!

As 2016 rolls into summer, across 14 destinations worldwide Nikki Beach stands true to represent not only the most luxurious and trendsetting beach side locations, but also their essential annual compilation series. Bringing together two mixes of the finest contemporary and classic House music producers from across the globe such as Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw, Stoto and Claes Rosen, Nikki Beach - The Sound of Summer presents yet another luxurious collection of perfectly selected sun-kissed sounds to soundtrack your summer and beyond.

PRESS/ONLINE: Full press campaign by CR2 PR including Nikki Beach global brand/singles label/events news alongside album reviews and competitions in specialist music/lifestyle and national/regional press:

Online Promotion: Full coverage via CR2 and Nikki Beach including e-flyer and newsletter / database marketing. Further promotion via CR2 webpages, newsletter and e-flyer database list, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Soundcloud and Instagram communities of both CR2 and Nikki Beach and major UK and international clubbing lifestyle websites and blog sites including Ibiza Voice, Music Matters, Data Transmission and iHouseU.

These days house music is often about a 4/4 beat and a catchy groove. The idea is to do something simple to which you can get your groove and, and not so much about listening. The borders of electronic dance music makes room for the hypnotic beats, the driving grooves, but not always the melodic universes. Leman & Dieckmann have been making music for several years, both together and apart, but almost all of their music was driven mainly by the beat. But both having an urge to discover the dynamics of melodic synths and melodic percussion they decided to make an album. They agreed that the album had to tell a story, and like so many times before in music the topic became love. The story they try to tell through the music on the album 'Takes Two' is the story of a breakup, the denial of the need of love, and the discover of the fact that often in life it takes two, to be happy. The album features the Swedish/Danish jazz singer TYRA on the groovy house track 'Movement' and the percussion based Balearic inspired track 'The Meeting'. Also the title track 'Takes Two' is featured by the Danish singer Ms. O, who, on top of beautiful Rhodes chords and minimal drums, manages to tell the story of sincerely need and unrequited love. 'The Stranger', a track about the autodidactic act of a one night stand as a part of moving on, is featured by the very talented Danish singer Julie Christiansen. The album, which consist of 10 original tracks, ranges from the deepest atmospheric Deep House to groovy Tech House to old-school trancy house. 'Takes Two' definitely differs from the masses, and bring a breath of fresh air to the circulating sound of 2014 .

Official dj feedbacks :

RAMPA - dope productions! sounding is verry good....but for mytaste to jazzy funky pianoish ...i like kinda all beats...drums groove etc...

HOLLIS P MONROE I'm jamming to the new album by @Leman & Dieckmann and there's some true beauty and deep grooves throughout. Can't wait to drop some of these for a dance floor...I definitely think they can fill the gap that was once filled by Dubtribe Sound System... gotta catch this live show at some point...

PATRICK BATEMAN - HIGH quality house music album... Great work Thomas and Rasmus!!

GEL ABRIL - some great track heretnx!

ANDRE BULJAT - "Beyond Control" and "Escapade"is the one! Thanks!

NICOLAS MASSEYEFF - Nice Flow allover those tracks !!!

DENIS HORVAT - These guys are showing a great diversity on this album! Well produced! Full support

PATRICK ZIGON - nice album!

DAN NOEL - AMAZING release! So big up to my bros from the north! Max support!!!

ALEX GROUND - very nice music here, superb release i ll try out for sure! thanks baile musik!

DIMITRI MONEV - AMazing !! every track has own beauty , great job and full support D.

KAMBO RIO - Well. Amazing LP, speechless. Thank you very much guys

JULES DE PEARL - Nice Release !!!Thanks !!!!

MIROSLAV PETKOVIC - Fantastic album, I'm fascinated. Really love the sound of Leman & Dieckmann. Great job again. :)

Candi Staton has legacy beyond compare. Responsible for some of the most memorable and best loved soul records of all time, Staton has a voice that is currently captivating a new generation of music lovers just as it did when she first burst onto the music scene as a soul siren in the '70s. Staton's latest single is 'Hallelujah Anyway'; a timeless, feel-good soul record typical of Staton's overwhelmingly positive musical message, now released with a subtly infectious remix from Larse. Here he goes deep with a club-ready cut that demonstrates the versatility of Staton's vocal, sitting proudly over a beautifully melancholic piece of production....and is already becoming one of the vocal records of the summer 2012 season.

One of Kindisch's first releases of the year has come to us via the duo known as Bedouin. After their 'Mirage EP' that dropped last summer causing some serious waves in electronic music ... Tamer Malki, along with partner Rami Abousabe have served up their new EP called 'Whispering Words of Wisdom', as their first joint venture for Kindisch. Slow-moving and ethereal, ‚Whispering Words of Wisdom EP' features four tracks that take us from ‚Walk Away' warped, grungy strings to ‚Now Or Never' phantasmagoric bells and ghostly duet vocals through to ‚Metaphor' aquatic atmospheres, only to finish on ‚Turn The Tides, a track previously featured on Get Physical Music Presents: Hausmusik Vol. 1 last year and a perfect closing to this spaced-out, almost narcotic journey of sounds. Available on digital as well as vinyl release, Bedouin have made sure to produce an EP made for leaving that needle running.

Klyne reveal their new single Closer, a perfectly crafted and executed slice of electronic-pop. The partnership of producer Ferdous Dehzad and singer Nick Klein prove yet again why they're one of the most exciting acts to emerge this year. An infectious edge to the track's staccato synth lines are topped off with singer Nick Klein's measured soulful mastery.

The band expand on the Closer:

"Closer is about someone going to the extreme in order to reach their lifelong desire, and at the same time coping with the fear that their fate might already be decided. One of life's greater beauties is when a person breaks free of these psychological limitations. At first it looks like naive stubbornness, and the feelings of doubt never entirely go away. But then all of a sudden you're halfway there, and that's when you realize it is possible to actually achieve things that are beyond your 'fate". That's the simple story we wanted to convey with this song - that and a ridiculous topline."Earlier in the year Klyne introduced themselves right out the blocks with a confident and fully formed sound. Their debut single Paralyzed delivered a masterstroke between effortless and hook-laden production courtesy of Ferdous and a vocal pitched with such soulful warmth that it's bearer, Nick Klein came across with an undeniable quality that along with new single Closer, sets the duo apart as a hugely exciting prospect for 2016.

Stereofysh's simmering spoken-word production 'There Yet' is transformed into a classic Robag Wruhme delicacy. It starts sweetly with DIY percussive elements and a moving violin phrase, but make no mistake: this one is perfect for the dancefloor. Minimalist sound design and a heavy kick drum establish that fact, forming the foundation as the remix evolves from tracky and angular to warm and deep. It is yet another Robag masterpiece of fragility and functionality. Perennial indie rock favourites Tocotronic's masterful dream-pop number 'Warte Auf Mich Auf Dem Grund Des Swimmingpools' takes flight and soars via Die Vögel's reinterpretation. It is thick with atmosphere and drama from start to finish, as Rick McPhail's vocal's oppose the Hamburg duo's glitchy sonics and sleek production style. This is sophisticated slow burn deep tech-house, designed for dark and smoky late-night moments.

These days house music is often about a 4/4 beat and a catchy groove. The idea is to do something simple to which you can get your groove and, and not so much about listening. The borders of electronic dance music makes room for the hypnotic beats, the driving grooves, but not always the melodic universes. Leman & Dieckmann have been making music for several years, both together and apart, but almost all of their music was driven mainly by the beat. But both having an urge to discover the dynamics of melodic synths and melodic percussion they decided to make an album. They agreed that the album had to tell a story, and like so many times before in music the topic became love. The story they try to tell through the music on the album 'Takes Two' is the story of a breakup, the denial of the need of love, and the discover of the fact that often in life it takes two, to be happy. The album features the Swedish/Danish jazz singer TYRA on the groovy house track 'Movement' and the percussion based Balearic inspired track 'The Meeting'. Also the title track 'Takes Two' is featured by the Danish singer Ms. O, who, on top of beautiful Rhodes chords and minimal drums, manages to tell the story of sincerely need and unrequited love. 'The Stranger', a track about the autodidactic act of a one night stand as a part of moving on, is featured by the very talented Danish singer Julie Christiansen. The album, which consist of 10 original tracks, ranges from the deepest atmospheric Deep House to groovy Tech House to old-school trancy house. 'Takes Two' definitely differs from the masses, and bring a breath of fresh air to the circulating sound of 2014 .

Official dj feedbacks :

RAMPA - dope productions! sounding is verry good....but for mytaste to jazzy funky pianoish ...i like kinda all beats...drums groove etc...

HOLLIS P MONROE I'm jamming to the new album by @Leman & Dieckmann and there's some true beauty and deep grooves throughout. Can't wait to drop some of these for a dance floor...I definitely think they can fill the gap that was once filled by Dubtribe Sound System... gotta catch this live show at some point...

PATRICK BATEMAN - HIGH quality house music album... Great work Thomas and Rasmus!!

GEL ABRIL - some great track heretnx!

ANDRE BULJAT - "Beyond Control" and "Escapade"is the one! Thanks!

NICOLAS MASSEYEFF - Nice Flow allover those tracks !!!

DENIS HORVAT - These guys are showing a great diversity on this album! Well produced! Full support

PATRICK ZIGON - nice album!

DAN NOEL - AMAZING release! So big up to my bros from the north! Max support!!!

ALEX GROUND - very nice music here, superb release i ll try out for sure! thanks baile musik!

DIMITRI MONEV - AMazing !! every track has own beauty , great job and full support D.

KAMBO RIO - Well. Amazing LP, speechless. Thank you very much guys

JULES DE PEARL - Nice Release !!!Thanks !!!!

MIROSLAV PETKOVIC - Fantastic album, I'm fascinated. Really love the sound of Leman & Dieckmann. Great job again. :)

- If you loose it' is the theme of the frst releases by the new
berlin based house Label - Thank You Jack'.

Denis Yashin, an Austrian producer and songwriter accepted
this issue and produced three deep down vocal tracks.
- If you Loose it', - Nothing in this World' and - Reality' by

Denis Yashin were even sung and recorded instrumental by
himself and they convince on one hand by his unique voice,
but also recognizable basslines and synth sounds.

Even Nikola Gala, who already exhibited his talent on labels
like Rekids, Clap Your Hands or Plastic City leaves his mark in a
remix and confdents with an unmistakable sound of rib-ratt-
ling bass and Detroit-like synths, which will bring the dacefoor
to the quake.

The second remix comes as digital bonus by
Art is a Consequence, a trio of DJ's from Lille in France,
who have already convinced Diynamic with their sound.
JACK SAYS
THANK YOU!

Leipzig's own Sino Sun with his debut-release on Klang Gymnastik. Klang Gymnastik 026 will be out in august with a great melodic Original Mix and remixes by Sofa Tunes (Audio Safari, Plastic City), Stefan Jurrack (Celeste Records, Wanda Recordings) and newcomer Joerg Goldmann!

A dream team if ever there was one, 'Kid Fonque' and rising star 'DJ Whisky' have crafted a seductive, richly-textured composition which songbird 'Zaki Ibrahim' has taken to sublime heights. 'Be' is a afro-tinged, drum-driven deep house number that is guaranteed to inspire some arm-raising, hip swaying dancefloor action. Showcasing the enthralling vocals that only she is capable of - Zaki's intimate conversation draws you into a hypnotic realm of rhythm before expanding into a breathtaking ballad.

'2sides' is a magical blend of everything that Kid Fonque is loved for: broken beats, house, jazziness and a hint of hip hop. An elegant piano loop dances on a warm bass drum - then a bass melody creeps in. Now we're on the dancefloor. Clever, intricate percussive elements evoke the hum of a smoky Jazz club - hands clap and hi-hats snap. Just when you think this groove has reached its final destination - The Layders' king of keys - 'V The Vowel' lays down an infectious melody and the script is flipped. The cherry on top

'Theo Parrish' talking you through his DJ philosophy. It's fresh and full of surprises - your new favourite tune has arrived. The first of the 'Be' remixes is provided by deep house stalwart, 'Atjazz' and South African production prodigy 'Jullian Gomes' - a pair who frequently team up for in-studio experimentation and artistry. Cloaked in a steady groove, their remix bubbles with warmth and charm. Driving drums are layered with sun-baked chords before Zaki's celestial vocals cast their spell. Infectiously spirited and intense, this mix will find itself at home on deeper dancefloors. London's 'Jonny Miller' has cooked up a bassy masterpiece that defies categorisation. Bold, brutal and mesmerizing - this heavyrolling excursion into deeper frequencies flaunts his production prowess and gives a nod to his broken beat and bass roots at the same time. Wobble and wallop in equal measure - a house/bass hybrid that demands a rewind.