House News

Eleve welcomes Leonid into the family with Otherworld EP. The Madrid-based Irish producer has deployed during the last years some of the finest records of the house panorama, for labels such as Sistrum, Dolly or more recently Freebeat. This record fits perfectly in the Red Series started in Eleve 02 by DJ F and Jose Rico, with the focus on the dancefloor. Leonid brings a three-track EP whose amazing sound and percussion, trademark basslines and detroitish leads and pads promise to transport many dancers to other worlds.
A side starts with Xana, an esoteric house excursion with a mechanical edge. Next track is Púca, in the spirit of his deepest previous work with a characteristic syncopated bassline. B side long track is Embarr, an adventurous imagination trip across the sea; classic Leonid elements such relentless percussion and heavy bassline meets acid elements to create a one-way ticket to universal sub-conscience.

REPRESS ALERT: Parisian booking agency Vibes and Pepper enters the world of record label ownership in consummate style, reissuing this timeless EP from Motor City veterans Terrence Parker and Claude Young. The 4 Play EP is rightly revered by those who know, first released in 1993 on Dow Records. The two untitled A-Side tracks ooze sexuality thanks to slinky vocals, classic bass lines, beefy drums and intricately arranged hats. On the flip, B1 is perhaps our favourite of the lot thanks to its killer, barely decipherable vocal refrain, while the final cut is a frenetic looped-up jazz house workout of the highest order. With the agency's roster including a swag of Detroit producers including Scott Grooves, Tyree Cooper, Norm Talley and Rick Wilhite, as well as homegrown heroes Tomska and Underground Paris, we have no doubt there'll plenty more fire coming from V&P HQ in 2012.

Aroy Dee is proud to present the long awaited return of his peer and friend, Melvin Oliphant III, with a stunning solo-project on MOS Deep. Under his The Poetic Painter M pseudonym, the man here serves up 'Marie's Transcendance' backed-up by two reworks from com padre Sean Hernandez aka Chicago Skyway.
Aroy Dee is proud to present the long awaited return of his peer and friend, Melvin Oliphant III, with a stunning solo-project on MOS Deep. Under his The Poetic Painter M pseudonym, the man here serves up 'Marie's Transcendance' backed-up by two reworks from compadre Sean Hernandez aka Chicago Skyway.

Hot on the broken heels of Nothing Left, his smash debut LP for Chicago's CLEAR records, CGI boss and Atlanta's own TWINS graces his own imprint with Never Know Yourself, a three-track EP that treats listeners to a different side of the producer's output.
A-side cut "Tassel (Now You Know)" is pure emotivational dancefloor catharsis: behold a distorted 909 chugging away under a funky FM bassline and thick pads of melancholic ghost organs while a soaring lead and a haunted croaking mantra take it all the way to tear-jerking dance floor rapture.

Flip it over to the B-side and immediately have that sorrow cleansed by the brutal assault of "Suggestion', a heavy and distorted techno bomb that's all shifting rhythmic cycles and out-of-control synth chirps, sounding like something ripped from a Frankie Bones mix circa 1992.

Closing things out is a sleazy slab of subconsciously mid-dreamstate insta-composed Chicago house ripped right out of the back of TWINS' head, and it's appropriately titled "Feeling (From Beyond)." A juicy and rotund bassline of the most evil kind holds steady as matrix-defying bongo-and-kick patterns rise and fall while whispered provocations tie it all together in a banger suited only for the stickiest of dance floors.

The Hot Creations powerforce show no sign of slowing down as they get set to release 'Acid Jump' from New Yorkers Eskuche & Nu Sky. Destroying dancefloors all summer at the hands of Jamie Jones, the title track is a high-energy hitter and the ultimate weapon for peak time with big, powerful builds yet packed with groove, standout vocals and futuristic synths taking you on a journey into space. On the B-side 'The Future' follows suit with an extremely infectious bassline and trippy FX. This is a killer two track release not to be missed!

Eskuche & Nu Sky are djs/producers of the house & techno scene from New York City. Knowing each other from early 2000's and inspired by vibe of New York City they decided to combine their innovative ideas and make collaboration.

They started with a release on New York City's legendary label - Nervous Records. Soon followed the release of "Detroit EP" on TLK Rec. / Talk Musique. This release got huge support in a short period of time. Deep House diva Maya Jane Coles took the "Detroit" in her famous 300 XLR Podcast and then it stayed for a while in her playlist during her residency at Richie Hawtin's "Enter" parties in Ibiza.

Further releases came on labels like OOsh Music, Blend it Records, SunSun records, Gris Musique and Sk Supreme. Their tracks are being supported by such big names in the industry like Marco Carola, Loco Dice, Dubfire, Laurent Garnier, Joseph Capriati, Stacey Pullen, Figueroa, Phillip Ort and many more.

After several go-to 12s on the always reliable Let's Get Lost series, the mysterious Marvin & Guy drop their first On The Prowl release! First up is "Estacy" with driving percussion and a string driven groove that keeps building with subtle drops and hits. Marcos Cabral takes it into deeper territory with his heavy remix, definitely pushing the bottom end for the big room where it should be heard. On the flip we have "Moon Import," a moody rhodes driven vocal track with panning synths to get you in a daze. Then some upbeat disco house with "Shot Me" - a perfect track for your next loft party.

Likely one of the most keenly anticipated reissues of the year so far. An under-the-radar favorite for some time, it's steadily become known outside the realms of dedicated house classicists thanks to a placement on Joy Orbison's 2014 Essential Mix.
Exact reissue of the original with the following exceptions: B1 is an version of 'Fannie Likes 2 Dance' updated by the artist to reference his wife, rather than his ex, with a new vocal; B2 is previously unreleased.
Released in a kraft paper single cutout jacket with a stamped inner sleeve and insert sheet, hand numbered out of 400.

10", 2 Tracks, one pressing.

Phil Hinter Ensemble is a joint project by Phil's main pillars Philogresz and Simon Hinter as they present their longawaited debut solo EP with 4 intimate pieces. Simon Hinter's smart grooves and sample based fill-ins blends with the wombastic bass and shivering synth lines of Philogresz. u will love this!

FINA RECORDS proudly offers up the latest EP from emerging Japanese talent, Takuya Matsumoto.

Takuya Matsumoto is beginning to get the recognition he quite rightly deserves as one of electronic music's most genuinely unique talents. Following the release of 'Ram EP' on R&S and the acclaimed 'EKR's Galactic Dance' on Clone Royal in 2014, he has garnered support from Gilles Peterson, LONE, Move D and Floating Points to name but a few.

'Places of Colour', Takuya's debut release on the ever eclectic FINA Records sees him continues to build on the strength of his already impressive catalogue; a beautiful four track EP that underlines the qualities that distinguish his output.

The lead track 'Souvenir' is exquisite in its warmth and subtlety - a beautifully balanced blend of silky vocals, delicate chords and dusty cymbals that soothe the spirits and showcase his intrinsic flair for evocative melodies and carefully crafted compositions. As do the foregrounded poignant strings and gentle piano loop of 'Coco'; the relaxed rhythms and percussive flourishes taking a back seat as they let them tell their story.

On the flipside, leaving more obvious melodies to one side, 'Flio' and 'Seasons' are best described as an experimental electronic jams; playful concoctions of jazz and funk rhythms, colourful synths and scat vocals fused with subtle Far Eastern inspired sounds that all at once demonstrate the producer's wide-ranging influences, versatility and individuality.

An unquestionably classy release from an exciting new talent who FINA are proud to have on their roster.

Finale Sessions is proud to bring you a fantastic release from Berlin's youANDme Feat New Jerseys Brothers'Vibe and we are excited because of the combination of this release and we start with the "Original "with its classic house appeal and the perfect vocals of Brothers' Vibe it is one for the peak time dance floors and then we have the Brothers'Vibe Remix and it is an amazing piece with its tribal drums and its super deep vibe this one is stellar part of the record

The Rhythm Odyssey (Dean Meredith) is one of the most prolific and versatile producers on the planet with a prodigious career that spans over 20 years. A founding member of Chicken Lips and Bizarre Inc.The Rhythm Odyssey that's all acidic analog rawness and fuzzy vintage synths.

Decius return with another 3 tracks of sleazy, acid, sex music.

Another slamming rarity from the misty, heady days of the earliest 1990's, coming out of Chicago's underground on Steve Poindexter's cult Chicago Bad Boys imprint "Power Move" pulls no punches! If you dig that demented, raw, about to come off the tracks Chicago ghetto style House then Ricky Smith is your man! This is a truly rare EP & now it is back again, with a full re-issue complete with all original Chicago Bad Boys artwork & a full re-master!

Over 5 cuts Smith lays down some seriously twisted rhythms of varying tempos akin to some of the more left-field Gherkin Jerks stuff, or similar to some of Ron Hardy's early productions & of course a project like this that is overseen by the great Steve P will undoubtedly have some of his sonic influence in the mix too! Overall you're being treated to a snapshot of some totally off the grid Chi-town jackers, essential for those of you who like to pull a sharp left hand turn when driving the dance-floor! Only for the fans of the raw!

"Power Move" has been re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released for 2015 with the full permission & participation of Steve Poindexter / Chicago Bad Boys Productions, Chicago IL, USA.

Yell is an innovative label delivering a unique underground music experience.


Musically designed by Zepherin Saint Yell intends to delve into hypnotic grooves mixed with enchanting layers of sound.

Their first release comes from Wales born and bred, House music producer, Justin Stride. Not new to the game, Justin started dj'in at the young age of 16 with massive influences from Frankie Knuckles and Kerri Chandler.

Justin better known today for his work under Soulful alias 'Southern Divide' feat Phil Evans & Deli G who have remixed and produced for the likes of Roland Clark, Linda Clifford, West End and Catch 22 to name a few.

His latest productions under 'Black Sonix' take things in a slightly different direction exploring the deeper side of House music, creating grooves using amazing fresh sounds in an old school style.

shrinkwrapped gatefold 2lp featuring alltime classic house / club tunes

The debut release from Detroit based DJ STEVE MILLER is a funky 3 track house EP. "OUTER ZONE" is a bumpy, feel good track sure to get the crowd moving. "FIRE BOOSTERS" is slightly darker with a distinct Detroit tech- house feel. "LOVE IN THE STARS" has a great female vocal snip. Tasty!

Texas-bred, San Francisco-schooled and Berlin based producer, DJ and vocalist Kevin Knapp makes his first solo appearance on Hot Creations. Already a massive Summer Anthem for the Hot Creations and Paradise Crew.. this is shaping up to be one of the singles of the Summer.

Equally adept in the studio, on the decks and behind the mic, Kevin Knapp has emerged from the bustling Bay Area dance music community to international attention, with support from the likes of Matt Tolfrey, Richy Ahmed, Seth Troxler, Jamie Jones, Eats Everything, Claude VonStroke and Audiojack. It was only a matter of time before Knapp heard the call of the global techno capital, relocating to Berlin in early 2013.

He's also become a fixture on the international circuit, gigging across the globe, from Detroit to New Dehli, San Diego to Seoul, and appearing at industry-leading events like Movement (DEMF), ADE and Off-Sonar Week. His releases and collaborations can be found on the likes of Leftroom, Dirtybird, OFF Recordings, Defected and now Hot Creations.

Now really picking up steam after well received first releases from Strong Souls and Brian Harden, the D3 Elements label offers up its first Various Artist EP calling upon the services of legendary house producers Mike Clark, Zhao-Ski, Terrence Parker, Sean Deason and Brian Harden. What's more, all benefits form this EP will go to a Children's Charity association in Detroit as a mark of respect for the music the city has given us.
Up first is Mike Clark, the founder of Strictly Beatdown and a pioneer of the Beatdown sound who has released on Planet E, Underground Resistance and Nite Grooves. He offers 'Nu Day', which has hiccupping toms scattered over a dumpy kick drum as icy hi hats race across the top of the arrangement. It's musical, percussive deep house at its finest, especially one the downbeat bassline and rippling melodies enter the fray. Next is Rafel Pouncy aka Zhao-Ski, a little known producer tied to Black Operation Records. His slo-mo beat jam 'Ova' is perfectly lazy and hazy, with trilling melodies buried deep below perfectly executed drum funk. One for hot summer days, it is seriously feel-good.
Last on the A-side, Terrence Parker needs little introduction - he is the supremely talented DJ and producer from Detroit who has released a stream of classic EPs and LPs on labels like Planet E, Studio K7! And his own ParkerMuiscWorks. His track is typically soulful and uplifting, with manic drum breaks underpinning euphoric piano chords and mad flute sounds. It's a half time bomb that breaks all the rules.
Taking up the B1 is Brian Harden, the Chicago producer who has released on Moods & Grooves and Nite Life Collective since the nineties. His driving deep house track is coloured with gentle and emotive piano lines, futuristic synth patterns and plenty of string infused soul. Finally, Sean Deason is part of the third wave of techno producers from Detroit who runs his own Matrix Records label. His track is another propulsive offering with rubbery kicks, lively percussion and big synth smears that glow like stars above a spangled, elastic bassline.

(180 gr) Private Agenda return with a sumptuous summer release that can play out just as well on New York's sticky disco dancefloors as it would blaring out amongst the beach bars and palms on the White Island.

Westbrook unleash the first ever Mike Dunn EP from 1987... DANCE YOU MUTHA Co-produced by label owner Bam Bam this is raw Chicago house just the way we like it. Re mastered and re released in conjunction with Westbrook Records / Bam Bam.

WOLF invite two old friends back for the fourth release in their white label series. Ron Basejam steps up first with a beautiful piece of soul sampling, low slung house. All topped off by Crazy P vocalist, Danielle Moore. On the flip the more upbeat peaktime jam from Chicago Damn sounds like a 90's New York house track with rolling beats, vocal samples and disco loops.

Somewhere in the dark and nasty regions, where nobody goes, stands a
HOUSE. Deep within this dank and uninviting place, lurks THE MONSTERS,
in the dark, waiting to come out... TO MAKE YOUR BODY GROOVE!

Next release of this meanwhile well known label from Paris.

Paris Club kings, Concrete, unleash a series of Textures, representing their diverse and hugely popular events in Paris....

AS CHARTED BY PANORAMA BAR / BERGHAIN RESIDENT Nick Höppner

Born and raised in Germany's small town Gera, Dana Ruh soon found her way to the capital city Berlin. Besides her daytime job she got herself into the beat and sound of the vibrating music scene where she started her steadily rising career as a DJ in 2005.
Since then she experimented with electronic, house and techno music to find her own incomparable sound. Not only her DJing got her more and more into bigger venues, also her musical output as a producer let her to regular releases on labels like Einmaleins und Ripperton's Perspectiv. She also contributed remixes to the swiss Label Mina Records, the danish Connect Four and american Clink Records. That led to a wider attention in the european and overseas techno market and strengthened her name as an german artist, which from that point on could not be disregarded.

Above all this she founded in 2007 her own record label Brouqade together with a friend. The two ladies intended to completely devote their long-lived experience within the realms of djing & producing and urban nightlife to the release of electronic music in the soundspectrum of,clear Techno and House. Brouqade Records also featured videos of their artist's tracks which have been well recognized on respective plattforms.
All her forthcomin' EPs were released on that label and new talents such as Danilo Schneider and Benjamin Fehr were featured as well.

Her own musical development ushered her to new collaborations with well-known DJs. In 2010 she produced together with Cocoon's André Galuzzi for Ostgut Ton in Berlin. The EP - Mauersegler' cracked the dancefloors and tracks from that EP have been put on different compilations. Out of this work the both artist created there own record label Aras in early 2011 to build a plattform for their productive liaison and support new talents.

Yet she has not hestitated to explore musical possibilities in her studio with her machines to continue her solo work. While evolving new sounds and tracks Dana Ruh hit some spectacular signings with Ben Watts' Buzzin' FLy and put a track on a Various Artists on Crosstown Rebels. As well there will be her own new releases on Aras and Brouqade. Make sure to expect some musical gemstones in the second half of 2011 to be released....Coz diamonds are that girl's best friends.

Following on from his recent BL16 release, Leeds based, French DJ Brawther is set to celebrate his five-year relationship with the imprint via a very special triple vinyl + CD release titled "Endless". Comprising a selection of highly in-demand tracks and a previously unreleased remix spanning from his early beginnings in 2009 until today, the release provides a fitting retrospective account of key highlights of the frenchman. "Endless" pays homage to the special relationship built over the years between Brawther and Chez Damier, one of House music's most inspiring souls and boss of Balance Recordings . Hand in hand, they have planned and programmed every single record together prior to this finale, with total freedom and trust for which "Endless" is the shining result. This master to disciple story embodies the true meaning behind the title "Endless", that of a life experience that flows ceaselessly from one generation to the next.

Dan Curtin's musical quest began in early 1990s Cleveland and continues today in Berlin, where the pioneering DJ and producer carries on defying conventions and pushing boundaries.
Curtin's discography dates back to 1992, with his first releases for Detroit's 33RPM Records and Belgium's Buzz Records. He soon inked his own production hub, Metamorphic Recordings. Curtin's unwillingness to restrict himself to a singular style has been instrumental to releases like his albums Silicon Dawn, Web Of Life and Art & Science on Peacefrog Records, and work for further influential imprints such as Strictly Rhythm and Sublime.

Now he's elaborating his impressive discography yet again with an uplifting yet pumping EP for Turquoise Blue Recordings. A label that was founded to release house music that's deep, groovy and underground.
Featuring 3 originals and oneAnalogue Cops Remix, it's clear that Dan Curtin and Turquoise Blue Recordings make a good team.

DX Recordings presents 2 straight up house bangers from Scott Fraser in his Freeman guise and the first in a series of releases for 2015... On side A Dariana in its full extended form with bonus beats kicks out driving percussion and a massive piano break pounds the floor as the daylight streams in through the shutters. On side B, for deeper floors an original slice of 2000's house is re-mastered, brought back to life and released for 2015 with bonus beats included.

The Leftroom imprint marks a milestone 50 releases this October, offering up the 'Four Fingers' EP from Matt Tolfrey and jozif under their newly formed Kerb Staller guise.

Close friends Matt Tolfrey and jozif have been planning collaborative material for quite some time, but it was the recent move to a new shared studio space that led to plans becoming reality. Recent months have seen the duo working solidly in the studio on album material for the newly formed Kerb Staller alias (Definition: - Pedestrians who halt pointlessly at traffic-free road crossings, holding up everybody behind them), which the pair will play live across 2015. Here Leftroom marks it's 50th release, though Tolfrey tells us 'this is just another chapter in a long story', there's lots more in the pipeline for the imprint with material from Jay Haze & ESB, Dinamo Azari, DJ Bone, Chez Damier and Cottam lined up.

Kicking things off is the original mix of 'Safety Instructions', seeing the pair employ a classic amen break, a 303 bass hook and chuggy guitar licks as the driving force. While the latter stages see vocal murmurs build tension in the depths of the cut, as the envelope of the acid line is opened up to a squelchy, psychedelic feel in true acid house fashion. Ibadan's Jerome Sydenham steps up to rework 'Safety Instructions' next, providing a typically raw interpretation. Contrasting to the original cut Sydenham brings heavy distorted rhythms to the forefront here, as the nexpansive atmospherics and synth licks are subtly eased into the groove to create a slow-blooming reshape.

Opening the flip side of the release is 'Siren Song', taking things in a more album based, musical direction with a stuttering bass hook, clavia synth licks and original vocal lines helping create a charming and brilliantly unique composition from the duo. Thugfucker steps up to follow with his 'Lio's Wide Shut Rework' of 'Siren Song', the Life & Death artists treat us to their signature melodic and entrancing style, fusing warm analogue pads and wandering arpeggios into a hypnotic workout.

Slouch Music concentrates on dance music delivered below 120 bpm, giving space to the sounds and allowing the music to breath. Created and produced by an unknown london duo, the label encompasses everything from house and techno, to balearic and new wave - just as long as it's slow!

The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra, Far Out's 20th anniversary disco project, released its double LP last year. It features the arrangements of Azymuth's late Maestro José Roberto Bertrami and the legendary Arthur Verocai alongside a host of other Brazilian musical icons. FOMDO10 is the latest in a series of vinyl only releases on Far Out. Previous producers providing their re-works to the series include Theo Parrish, Marcellus Pittman, Mark Pritchard, 4hero, Isoul8, LTJ Xperience and many more.
Striking that perfect balance between mood and groove that seems only possible out of Detroit, House pioneer and Slum Village DJ Andres' signature bounce lays the foundation for chopped-up harp samples beautifully eerie bells and the slick vocals of Mia Mendez. Having spliced all this into one spooky, hypnotic stepper of a track, the ghost of disco is clearly in Andres' machine and it's sure to compel even the most profane dance floors. It's another future classic in the vein of Andres' more ethereal house productions: the kind that saw Andres initially catapulted from Hip Hop hero to a true Deep House innovator.
On the B side, New York house veteran DJ Spinna adds a slightly more broken edge to the disco original, which, along with a beefcake bass-line, Bertrami's expressive Rhodes and Mendez' vocal, creates an emotive boogie bounce that patiently builds in expression and intensity with the help of some shimmering funk synth. No one puts the funk in house music quite like Spinna and this is a prime example. As producers, Andres and Spinna are humbling examples of what it takes to succeed within the framework of multiple fields. It's their dedication to house music, with a deep, intrinsic understanding of its Disco heritage that amounts to such consistently powerful productions.
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