House News

Brotherhood. That's what it's all about here at Lany Recordings: we're all brothers of house music. 
That's why we're back with a new V/A compilation called 'brothers'. Four different artists are on the bill for this EP.
First off, we have two brothers (convenient, right) from Italy who sent us a killer demo we simply couldn't refuse: The Lion Brothers. 
Up next is the true veteran: Lemakuhlar, who's finally back with a fresh dose of his awesome music. This one's a real gem, finally available after spending many years as an exclusive in Maxim's sets. 
Audio City Soul is the new alter ego of one of our favourite artists, who's ready to take it to the next level. Last but not least, Maxim Lany seals the deal with a new track called 'Groot Feest', which is Dutch for big party... go figure!

Only one listen to the crystal clear rapture in the sound of Bodhi shows the funk influenced take on dance music this young duo have to offer. Olly Howells and Luke Welsby started producing together 2 years ago but ever since they kept on capturing the right attention. Therefore it is no surprise that Exploited picked them up to release three uplifting, warm and modern dance tracks.

At the time of the revolution in Romania, Borrowed Identitys parents
had to leave the country, because of revolutionary activities and an
"anticommunist lifestyle".
So the 21 years old producer behind the mask, was born as a political
refugee in 1990 in the deep south of Germany.
Growing up with multi ethnic friends and big interest in every music
genre of the world, he built his knowledge about music through hearing
every record he could get in his hands from friends, librarys, record
stores and also the internet. This variety in his musical taste is also
the reason why he is working anonym since years under different aliases
producing a big variety of sound from classical symphonys,ambient,
house, techno to experimental music and everything between.
The project Borrowed Identity was found as a new alias of the Romanian
producer in the summer of 2011, with the idea behind to work on a fusion
of classic electronic music from Detroit & Chicago plus his own
influences to make something contemporary but timeless.
The 21 Years old youngster already released his debut vinyl on
Foul&Sunk in June 2012 with a Mark E Remix on board and future Releases
are already planned on Traveller Records (Finland), Other Heights
(Belgium), Stripped&Chewed (Chicago), Home Taping Is Killing Music (UK),
Legendary Sound Research (Netherlands), Bastard Music (Spain) and some
secret surprises are following.

BI's music already received positive feedback and play by the likes of:
DVS1, Simon Weiss, Roberto Rodriguez, Local Talk, Fulbert, Paskal &
Urban Absolutes, Catz 'N Dogz, The Legendary 1979 Orchestra, Rainer
Trüby, James Teej, DJ Spider, Brendon Moeller, Deymare, Keep it Deep,
Ethyl, Will Saul, Volta Cab, Simon Garcia, XLR8R, Home Taping is Killing
Music, Underground Paris, Skylax, Tiefschwarz, Lovebirds, Jimpster,
Oliver Harfenbauer, Moomin, tINI, Moodymanc, Brawther, Snuff Crew,
Delano Smith, Ian Pooley, Axel Boman, Sven Weisemann, Ashley Beedle,
Jaques Renault.

Last year Stockholm based producer HNNY provided us one of the biggest releases on Local Talk to date.
Now he's back with a follow up, Yearning, a straight up jackin' house track to prove he's not just one trick pony.
Dirtytwo got lot's of music planned for 2013 on Local Talk. First up is a remix of HNNY's 'For The Very First Time'. This particular version started out as a secret weapon which they guys used in the liveset.
Mats & Tooli heard it and decided that their version had to be released. Simply put, the Dirtytwo Midas Touch version is pure gold.

The inimitable Swiss duo L'N'F gear up for action once more here on Leo Leal's Unike Muzik imprint, as they join forces with the label head himself for the quite brilliant sounds of the The Cellar EP. Dark and broody but with a firm dancefloor persuasion, the EP is one that very much plays to the strengths of all involved.
Easing in the EP is the assured strands of the title-number, a nimble and boisterous wedge of peak-time house. Stuffed full of canny vocals and an unrelenting bassline emphasis, it saunters at a furious pace thanks to its heightened snares and undoubted groove. Most thankfully, it's full of suspense and emotion too.
French producer Julian M scrubs up the original thanks to a deft cowbell and even more funky pastures, before Kindimmer's Punchin Around Remix toes the line between techno and house with serious aplomb, re-sulting in the sort of heads-down anthem that's easy to fall for. The final calling card is '''93'', another effort that looks back in its search for kicks. With enticing melodies leading the charge, it signs off on the EP with the sort of expert touch we've come to expect from all involved. It's another quite brilliant Unike release.

Paris Nite tour with MCMXC plus a Leibniz Refix.

Hot on the heels of their second release, label founders Sem Marini and Mike Sharon put aside their "Ultra Knites" moniker and demonstrate their talents as solo artists for label's third release. The "Knite Grooves" series kicks off with Mike's track "People", skillfully crafted with Jazz influenced rhodes and lush pads underpinned by hard hitting kicks and basslines. A2 "Fields of Dreams" is a truly timeless track that really touches you, we can't put it into words here, it's far easier to just hit play on the preview above. Sem Marini steps up for the flipside. The B1 cut "Voltage" is well suited for peak time movement and brings a unique groove with expertly positioned stabs while the drum track is somewhat reminiscent of the the classic Amen break. B2 "Music Takes Me" is a deep rolling groove which rounds up the EP nicely.

For our 12th release, we are very pleased to welcome Moscow based dj and producer OL.

This EP is dedicated to one of the main Moscow' spots since the mid 90s, Victory Park, and to all the people I have met there during those years.

Shenoda follows up his debut EP on ManMakeMusic with another weighty dancefloor workout EP.

DJ Support:

- George Fitzgerald: "Been playing EP out alot recently, Who Ver been getting massive reactions!"
- Jacques Renault: "another fantastic 12 from one of my favorite labels. I'll be playing and charting this for sure!"
- Mark August: "Beautiful"
- Dusky: "Who Ver is wicked. Thanks :) "
- Leon Vynehall: "very good, thanks!"
- Huxley: "been playing who ver a lot of the last few months! great release."
- Eliphino: "Sounds nice! Support from me"
- Matt Wolf Music: "I blooming well love Shenoda. This is another corking release from him and MMM. Will be playing a lot.
- Friend Within: "Thanks you Shenoda for making music. You make it all worthwhile. Bless ya!"
- X-Press 2: "Simple but very effective. Love these tracks. Support. Thank you."
- Tom Demac: "Who Ver is really cool! big up"

Blue Vinyl WE PROUDLY WELCOME NICK ANTHONY SIMONCINO
KEN KOJIMA TO THE RAWAX FAMILY!

Talented Spanish producer Cuartero masterfully combines house and techno to deliver four of his best works to date for the mighty Hot Creations. This heavy 4 tracker has been getting heavy support from Jamie Jomes & Richy Ahmed ever since they signed it.

Making a serious impact, title track 'Dioneli' is a rolling monster with raw, dominant percussions, while 'Liquido' follows suit as a heavy duty weapon. On the flip 'Manipulated' is a melodic masterpiece with a bouncing bassline and sultry vocals. Completing the package 'Smooth Early' rounds off with more sonic bassline action.

Spanish bred Cuartero began producing at the tender age of 15, launching his first release in 2009. Releases soon followed on labels such as, Desolat, VIVa MUSIC and Moon Harbor Recordings

Limited! Full Cover 180 Gr. Vinyl.

As far as defying conventions goes, Frits is on a whole new level of realness. With his new label Bobby Donny, he's putting out leftfield electronic music with a big F.Y. attitude and he's not too shy to tell you why the current state of the house scene is so utterly boring to him. There's even rumours of a new project with some legendary and likeminded producers, so our advice is to keep an eye out for this. His love for creating alter ego's and the time he spends curating his techno outpost 'Will & Ink', alongside his ruthless decision making process in selecting tracks for an EP, makes you wonder how and why he even makes time to release house music. But he does. And we're glad, because with each release, you know you'll be in for a treat. After releasing his album 'Rarely pure, never simple' early 2015 on Wolf Music and releases on the fresh Icelandic label 'Borg' and Darko Esser's 'Wolfskuil Records', he's back on Heist with his follow up to his 2014 'Family Dinner EP'. 'Rising sun, falling coconut' is an exploration into fuzzy synths and drunk organs, all drenched in his signature and ever so dusty grooves.

Right into the thick of the 12x12 series with a double-up of new tracks from Jesse Rose. He thinks it's his best 12x12 yet. We're happy he thinks so.

GCW lovingly presents the debut album of a Mr Paxton Fettel. To cut not a particularly long story short, you're in for a real treat.
Everything stays the same is a beautifully conceived work of house music which delves in depth and diversity, tapping into the old bittersweet emotion. It's a true labour of love presented in Double LP format.Amber light burns opens the mood with subtle and refined melody, a suggestive Detroit dynamic, firing arpeggiated weaving synth work and an enigmatic outlook.
A filtered funk perpetuates on Beyond the sapphire surf, fluctuating hi hats sway in and around a circulating and pulsating low end bump... freaking bass twangs, the full nine yards delivered.When left to his own devices, utilizing real instruments along with a proper kerfuffle for a shuffle he belts out blinders. Cloud feeling really epitomises the Fettel ethic of playfulness. Blissful charm and slickness for her pleasure.
Another hanny fammer paced down slammer, Dots on the skyline displays proper musicianship placing focus on crafted drummer jams and selected keyboard gems.Future adventures provokes seemingly effortless expression from the fender rhodes, A poolside tune for poolside loons.Manifesting the most expressive intuitiveness of an evocative sample gets a lock in here. Lift off thumps and grinds itself along, mad with rich attenuation and weight of skills. Pax meets Takuya, paralleling influence and sustainability a bond brings out a mad collision. Afloat on a sea of nothing is immersed in an innermost display of passion, brilliantly smoothed over in fine fashion.Solitary returns re invites the initial heads down bruiser, going out to the lifetime chooser... Return yourself to the start why don'tcha

Ronald Burrell's reputation as deep house royalty has long been solidified throughout the years having released on many legendary labels since the late 80's including Nervous, Nu-Groove, Strictly Rhythm & many more. Working both solo and alongside his brother Rheji his output has always caught the interest and ears of dance music aficionados world-wide with a heady mixture of Gospel, Soul / R&B, Jazz, & Garage heavily informing his sound.

Surprising as it is, "It's A Boy" was never released, only ever existing as a test pressing! The 4 track EP takes in all the musical influences listed above and flips them into some seriously deep territory. Opener "Journey" is an epic jam punctuated by an 808 cowbell, beautiful pads, strings and Ronald's voice asking us to join him on a journey through our own minds. Second cut "Feelin Jazzy" picks up the pace a little, a stripped back rhythm blessed with some choice, chopped up Jazz samples and vocal stabs keeps things moving in the right direction. Over on side-B we are treated to the deepest groove of "Bedtime Story", which has all the trademarks of a classic Burrell production, soulful vocals, melodies and crisp drum programming. Closing track "The Crib" rounds things with off with a stomping church inspired organ groove, an up-lifting end to the EP.

As mentioned above, this is the very first time this underground House classic has ever been released! This record is a real collectors piece and has commanded collectors prices on-line in the past, a real rarity. It has been re-mastered and re-pressed in conjunction with Ronald Burrell from his original DAT tapes and all original label artwork has been preserved.

DRIVETRAIN (Detroit, USA) - My World'...It's all about orchestral melodies, tribal drumming and an erogenous female temptress. Derrick Thompson architects a moody, late night narcotic.
MOTOMITSU (Paris, FRANCE) - Where You Go'...Toxic bass underlines a barrage of timely stabs and a soulful refrain to deliver an uplifting groove essential.
MELODYMANN (Brussels, BELGIUM) - To Make You Feel What I Feel'...High-powered house intensity. From the quaking bass line and percussive automation to the vocal proposition this is pure dynamic energy.
DAWAN (Tunis, TUNISIA) - Strangers'...A dark and spellbinding debut, rich with dreamy pads, heavy subs, bewitching chants and a dash of acid.
-Deep, Darkened, Rhythmic Seduction is ONYX ADORE-

Perhaps the last repress, be fast to secure your copys!

The Dons Jus-Ed and Mr G together on wax.

Fresh off the release of his monster selling Todd Terje remixes, Justin Van Der Volgen is back on his own My Rules imprint.
Sketch 2 is filled with some koo koo Brooklyn beats made for people to cut angles, jerk joints, and chop shapes.
Simple and direct to turn heads and move feet. One sided, vinyl only.

'Livanskiy's chords are dramatic and wistful both, soaring and sad at once. The arpeggios give the track an anxious feel and her voice lands somewhere between that of early Grimes and Laurel Halo' - Pitchfork

Owen Jay & Melchior Sultana's track Contrasts featuring singer Mykle Anthony which was originally released on BBR07 on Kiss The Sun EP receives the remix treatment from the Spanish Brothers, Dubbyman & Above Smoke. Both tracks have the distinct Deep Explorer Sound of real depth and warm grooves. This is the first vinyl from a forthcoming series of 10".

Here are parts 2 through 5 of the Unity Kolabo compilation set!
That's 4 more vinyl 12" discs + CD for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Chicago legend Houz'Mon curates a selection of new and classic acid slammers. Limited copies.

Established in 2012 RDF Music has already made a name for itself with its first two releases. Now the long-awaited 3rd release is finally here - and it's just the beginning. Ron Deacon, Filburt and Dan Confusion continue to stand for warm club sounds inspired by Soul, Funk and Disco and with strong influences from Chicago and Detroit.The current release comes from Ron Deacon - the EllaRosaEP. With his records on Workshop and Farside Records. Ron Deacon has been well known among insiders for a fair while already. Now the next record on his own label is coming up. A remix by Filburt - c.e.o. of O*RS Records - completes the record.As usual the new RDF record comes to its fans in a special unique Vinyl,
this time in pink.The track - - Rosa' - knocks at first softly, like a visitor knocking the front doors to a club, before moving to the bar. A guitar chord invites the guest to enter the dancefloor until the track carries to its full potential at high volume.
- 2605' takes you into higher spheres, like a bird the track soars up into the clouds. Finally, emotion-lade, you end up back in the here and now.As the third track on the EP - Ella' convinces with a straightforward line right from the start, and ends by leaving the listener with the day-dream calmness of a sunny autumn day.
With his remix of - 2605', Filburt delivers a skillful and as always laid-back reinterpretation with references to the eighties and the intention to continue moving people today.

Stefan Ringer aka REKchampa says he makes music that's danceable, intelligent, and soulful, and we couldn't agree more. This 4 track EP of soulful house from the star of Atlanta's underground scene has everything for the discerning DJ (bangers Bounce #3 and Can't Stop) and the home listener (heady deep cuts Feeling It and The Come Down) alike. The release coincides with 2MR's first in a series of semi-regular parties at Black Flamingo on the 27th, with Ringer, Mike Simonetti and Justin Strauss.

Poker Flat inaugurate their brand new vinyl-only series with a special gem from Kindimmer. Born and bred in Greece but now Berlin-based, Thanasis Voulgaris has built up a steady following and gained significant support from a range of heavyweight DJs. This record puts the seal on his burgeoning reputation for sophisticated and varied house. 'Quite Beachy' teems with subtle textures and dynamic details. A rich, heavy kick and crisp percussion underpin a spooky melodic motif, casting a vibe of eerie suspense and hypnotic intensity. 'Fractions of Essence' veers off into different territory, marrying a rubbery kick to sustained pads and snatches of birdsong. Gliding, smooth and dappled with light and shade, it's the sound of an endless autobahn journey through the heart of a dense forest. 'A Complex Network Of Flaws' and '3 Thoughts' both sit on lo-fi rhythms created from a bricolage of eclectic sounds. The former's abstract arrangement of blue chords evokes Theo Parrish at his most meditative while the latter's funk and sense of swing are sure to prove irresistible on many a peak-time floor

BACK IN!! THEO PARRISH and an all-star cast featuring Warren harris, Marcellus Pittman, Bill Beaver, Jerrald james and Mellissa Botts take you on a deep excursion to the roots of afro-american music with this free-spirited live jam. after setting the mood with live percussion and a thick live bass, a bluesy guitar, cosmic keys with a Sun Ra vibe, wailing soul vocals, Theo's instantly recognizable beat and later a bitter-sweet violin solo all join in and create an unique atmosphere that is totally mesmerizing. the 'Reprise' on the flip continues in a more stripped down, piano led way. two shining example of sheer musical genius!

Repress of the second 3 Chairs EP.

Rick Wilhite, Theo Parrish and Kenny Dixon Jr. back on your system with percussive grooves, slo-mo house, and funky key stabs. Rugged house from Detroit.

Mr Trum* wakes up at his Manhattan residency a bit dizzy from his late night scotch and cigars with some right winged peers. After his classic raisin and bran breakfast, he decides to flirt with the raver community in order to win some votes for the upcoming elections. His decision seems irrevocable now, the first measure he will adopt if he gets elected is to build a wall of sound on the whole Mexican border and start a macro rave under the premise of "We are all immigrants".Inspired by this extraordinary situation, 4 producers (Hack Force One, Pau Roca, Scott Ferguson & the enigmatic 3%) reached a sonic epiphany and the second EP of Black Money Records emerged.

Various Artists / 08 ep from Only 300 Family Recordings outlines a Black Cosmic Forest growing, through organic
vibrations and delightful sounds. Hypnotic. Resilient. Overwhelming. Featuring tracks from Verrina & Ventura,
John Dimas, Giammarco Orsini & S-Audio. VINYL ONLY!

Next up on Belfast based Titanic City is Hermez an artist that first appared on Local Talks' sub label Telefonplan, a release that really turned our heads. At first we commissioned this unknown to remix duties of our first release, and now have handed him the conch for 002. To our delight we present this thundering release with influences from Detroit to Chicago, Belfast to Berlin. This one holds everything from 303s to experimental techno a must hear for where we plan on going and an insight into who came to rule. On remix duty is NICK ANTHONY (Mathematics recordings/Creme,Org/L.I.E.S) with his crunching 909 warehouse remake, which has myriad synth lines layered with real rough edge house beats.
There's a rough and raw DIY feel to this music that makes it jump out of the speakers and arrest your attention, as is always the case with Titanic City. Stand up pay attention.

If John Daly returns to his own One Track Records it means business. His lush techno style (rooted in early 90's Detroit techno) meets balearic vibes resulting in a true deep house excursion that comes in 3 versions! Recommended!

LIMITED VINYL HAND STAMPED RELEASE
Next up on Belfast based Titanic City we return to where it all began with a release from Martin De Brig, we first heard this release at a label party as part of Martin's live show. From then, with the crowd reaction we knew it was or next stop. This track is more rooted in Chicago than Detroit with a Jacken baseline and the highest of synth lines, The Chris Nez remix takes it a totally different direction with more of a Electro feel. on the flip A dog called Cairo has an arpeggiated synth line that builds and builds layered with hats rides claps and snares another floor filler. On remix duties for this one we have Snuff Crew who need no introduction.
There's a rough and raw DIY feel to this music that makes it jump out of the speakers and arrest your attention, as is always the case with Titanic City. Stand up pay attention.

Belfast is slowly becoming a must stop destination for artists from all around the world and needless to say the talent is beginning to flourish. TITANIC CITY aims to harness and nurture what they can from this City's talent of aspiring producers. Martin De Brig an Artist who first popped up with a ground shaking remix of Mark Forshaws 360 vision, followed by additional remix work on French label Got2Go records, Martin makes his production debut with a track firmly influenced by his passion for Detroit and Chicago's House and Techno scenes. It's a deep track with a bassline Mr Fingers would be proud off. layered with strings, soaring pads and an abundance of hats and snares.. everything we love at TC.

Legendary Miami duo Oscar G and Ralph Falcon's Murk label has always been a sign of quality for House heads all over the world.
Their distinctive productions have re-shaped the sound of deep House since the very early 90's and they released some of the most sought after House 12"s throughout this period under numerous psuedonyms.

"Classics Vol.2" is one of these releases, collecting 4 classics from the Murk vaults including the original mix of the deep, dark anthem "Outta Limits" alongside the "Vocal Dub" mix, the storming vocal cut "Release Yourself" and the after hours piano driven groove of "We're Going Deep".

"Classics Vol.2" is an essential snapshot of one of the cult deep House labels, featuring 4 stellar tracks from their envious back catalogue and putting them all in one place on one EP. A must buy for newcomers and hardcore Murk fans alike!

All tracks included have been re-mastered and re-issued in conjunction with Murk Records.

Re issue of Romanthony's 'Da'Change / Hold On' on Black Male from 1994. All 4 tracks re mastered for 2014 from original DAT's and released in original artwork. Re issued in conjunction with the rights holders.

KiNK & Neville Watson return with their fourth release to date. 'A Saturday In September' is their first vocal track, featuring Kim Ann Foxman (of Hercules And Love Affair).
KiNK & Neville Watson keep delivering dance floor candy. Their future-retro Chicago house output made quite an impact on the scene over the past few years. With 'A Saturday In November' they keep their signature retro sound, but shift their tribute focus slightly on late 80's New York and it's 'freestyle' days.