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The Skokie Intruder EP is the first ever release by the French / American producer Royer. His productions reflect astounding sampling skills and a penchant for Detroit style grit and groove. Skokie Intruder was mastered and cut by Helmut Erler at Dubplates and Mastering and will be a hand stamped red label in edition of 300. Featured on the release is a remix by Brian Leeds (Huerco S., Royal Crown of Sweden) under a new alias: Independence Ave. Orchestra.

The first sampler EP from GLENN UNDERGROUND's forthcoming album "BLACK RESURRECTION". The album is coming on CD and digital only but there will be several 12" vinyl EPs featuring tracks. "SESSIONS OF THE SOUL" b/w "MY LITTLE EBONIE" and "PLAY PLAY PLAY".

Some quality tracks again on this second HPTY release by Trevor Deep (their third release so far). And they dont dissapoint... deep retro house vibes with warm pads, smooth grooves and nice vocal samples. all copies are hand numbered. as long the stock lasts!

Russian house queen Nina Kraviz executed a mass seduction with her deep and sexy, spaced out debut LP on Rekids earlier this year. Now the label drops the single 'Aus' featuring a trio of stirring remixes by legends DJ Qu, The Rhythm Odyssey and of course, Matthew Edwards aka Radio Slave.

One of the deeper tracks on the album, 'Aus Feat King Aus On The Mic' is full of bubbling Rhodes, jazzy tones and organ melody interlaced with ice cool funk, while the incredible vocal, reminiscent of Foremost Poets, unfolds on the top line, penetrating the smokey atmosphere. The three remixers on board each deliver a more dancefloor ready interpretation with Rhythm Odyssey bringing more hiss and bass along with trademark wiggly acid permutations. Label boss Matt Edwards injects a sharp kick and transforms 'Aus' into a chugging drum tech roller while DJ Qu supplies a moody, fluid mix with trippy FX and deeply constructed layers.

The name on everyone's lips in 2012, Nina Kraviz is a star that can more than back up the hype - her unique expression, intricate production style and crate-digging skills earning her major attention from clubbers and industry insiders alike. Having wowed with EPs on home label Rekids, Underground Quality, Naif and BPitch Control previously, the eponymously titled album (on Rekids) cemented Nina's status as a true original andsaw Nina gracing the cover of leading music magazines and receiving near flawless reviews. Recently delivering a special BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix featuring many unreleased tracks and rarities, Nina has the dance music world at her feet.

After the huge success of 'Say No More' featuring Azari & III's Cedric at the beginning of the year, Birmingham bred Subb-an is back on board Crosstown Rebels to deliver yet another incredible release. 'Vapour Trails' is a solid, driving club track with that distinct Subb-an sound featuring highly captivating vocals from Amsterdam's The Million Plan. Also directed straight at the dancefloor with a deep hypnotic breakdown, the 'Terrace Dub' perfectly fits into the series of 'Terrace' remixes the talented producer has released lately. Specifically requested as remixer by Subb-an, legend Matthew Herbert delivers a completely new musical adaptation with fantastic use of the vocal that plays out as the track constantly evolves. On the b-side 'Oasis' leads with swinging grooves, progressing into prominent hats, a unique stabbing bassline and a trippy vocal from Whitney Fierce formerly of Hercules & Love Affair.

Now living in Berlin, Subb-an is a DJ, producer and one of the most exciting new British live acts of recent years due to his dedication and hard work. His prodigious studio talents have seen him release on Spectral, Crosstown Rebels, Visionquest and Cocoon. He also has another release forthcoming on his own One Records, now in its fifth year, which he co-runs with Adam Shelton. Last year he joined the Crosstown Rebels crew on the 10 Years world tour playing multiple dates. This summer has seen him take his new live show on the road appearing at the likes of Fabric, Warehouse Project in Manchester, Panorama Bar and Glastonbury where he closed the Genisys stage.

Willem de Bruin is one half of the The Million Plan whose vocals feature on the release. They are a duo from Amsterdam who are working on their first EP in electronic music. Musical genius Matthew Herbert ignores all boundaries. Playing the likes of British Sound Library for his Boiler Room show, he also recently took up residence with his band in a special studio in the carpentry of the deutsche opera Berlin to compose, record and mix an album from scratch in a week. A classically trained vocalist and DJ in her own right, Whitney Fierce is a tour DJ for New Order alongside DJing for the likes Dior in Paris, Nylon in New York and the Mayor in LA.

Who is Chocki Hookon

You probably know him/her/them, but don't preoccupy yourself with trying to figure out the mystery. Where's the fun in that!

These tracks were made to make you dance and that's all you really need to know. Two originals, two remixes by LPH co­head, Jacques Renault.

Limited­edition/vinyl­only release

IR103 "The Jazzy Grooves EP", was the 3rd release in I Records history. Having already struck a nerve in house music with two vinyl compilations called "The Avenue Project", the label enlisted the talents of the now legendary duo "Jazz N Groove" to provide it's first all original artist EP. Delivering the firepower, the release featured 5 tracks and included the long awaited "Open Up". First released in the mid 90's,it was featured as an exclusive vinyl with full color labeling. This release has become one of the hardest I Records back catalog to find.

Part Four in the series sees Mosaic return to its signature sound of the late 90's : deep techno-tinged house.

First up is UK house legend Nail , who was in hiding in London and Suffolk for a while , but is now back in his bunker in Nottingham making music once again.

His offering, "Pharoah," was created on Boxing Day 2013 especially for Mosaic and contains all the hallmarks of classic Nail productions of the 90's whilst maintaining a foot firmly in the present. If you like your house deep and sample heavy this cut is definitely worth checking out...

On the flip we have two tracks from newcomer Annie Errez. Annie is a resident DJ at the Mint Club in Leeds and has been developing her production skills over the last few years with appearances on Holic Trax , Saints & Sonnets as well as a very fine release on Strobewax which she co-runs with fellow Mint Club resident Bobby O'Donnell.

If deep techno- house is your cup of tea then put the kettle on and listen to the sublime "Bell Curve" and the dubbed out bass monster that is 'Auguste." We are sure that you will agree that there is no doubt that she will be a producer to keep an eye on in the future ...

Mr Saag is back for his third release on Local Talk, 'In The Box' and this time he went all in.

This 12 provides a meaty affair with firm drums, well-treated vocal snippets, organ hooks and the works. p> The opening track 'In The Box' uses strong synth stabs to full effect and the marriage of percussive and crunchy rhythms in this track is Saag at his best.
It's so good we decided to include a drum track of it too !

'Suddenly I Woke Up' is basement house with organ hook, afro percussive rhythms and a bassline from the deep depths of Detroit.

As a digital bonus Andreas offers a heads down, 3am monster of a Dub of 'Suddenly I Woke Up'.

Its time for Local Talk to go local again with another Swedish producer, Eric Ericsson. With numerous releases out in labels like Planet E, Fragile and Freerange he's one of those producers with one foot in the techno scene and another in the more soulful house scene. Basically, he’s not a one trick pony!
For his release on Local Talk we would say he lands somewhere between classic Chi-Town house and thumping NYC house groove but without sounding too retro or washed out. Its simply real house music ! We begin with Love It, a real bumpy house track with analogue basslines and swinging fender grooves that will work both stateside and in the european house clubs.
The second track The Chi is as the title suggest a homage to Chicago with a slight old school Boo Williams fee. - dope!
But thats not all, to give the release a broader twist we got man of the moment Oskar Offerman (Berlin) to remix Love It for us.
Oskar goes more deep with his trademark sound and gives us a dark mix that will sound amazing in your favourite Berlin club of choice.

The Housemaster Boys 1987 seminal classic House nation gets remastered for 2014 sounding better than ever for the people that know. Flip over for a fantastic remix from man of the moment Doorly that unleashes a mix that pays tribute to the original while at the same time bring this classic cut right to date...

Having marked himself out as a producer to keep an eye on with his previous releases on Tusk Wax, Hot Waves & Glasgow Underground we're proud to welcome Lee Webster to the Local Talk family.
Lee keeps it pretty much straight forward on All Night Vibes EP and delivers a neat package of four to the flour house tracks, bouncy with strong vocal hooks and memorable melodies all the way.
Punch A Crocodile's wonky bassline, the airy chords in Get Lost, the vocal samples in Wax Your Body and lean rhythm in All Night Vibes are all fine indicators of where Lee's real talent lies and makes him a great fit for Local Talk.
Sometimes simplicity is the key to make your tracks memorable and this young cat knows how to work it like that.

repress soon! The Classic Music Company by Luke Solomon & Derrick Carter continue to play the game under their own conditions. As a label it never died it just retreated for a while in order to come back stronger. All hail the king because the king is back. Long live Classic!

LTX is back with an explosive third release !
Following releases for Sneaker Social Club and Telefonplan, the up-and-coming producer Zoe Zoe hits new syncopated heights with 'Bust The Wifes', a a pulverising slab of shuffling rhythms and vocal cuts. B Side activity comes from Chesus & Timmy P as the energy ramps back up with 'Vitamin C' from these two longtime Local Talk members.
Together they've made a a truly brilliant dance track that packs a serious punch and will wriggle those speaker screws loose.

A COMMEMORATIVE RELEASE SELECTED BY FRANKIE HIMSELF. ALL PROFITS DONATED DIRECTLY TO THE FRANKIE KNUCKLES FUND / ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION

This is a great mixture of Frankie's work. It shows his spirit and love of artists. His artistry will always be at the forefront of dance music and so will his energy'. Sir Elton John

Defected are honoured to announce the release of House Masters Frankie Knuckles, a charity release in collaboration with Def Mix Management and the estate of Frankie Knuckles.

House Masters Frankie Knuckles is a project that began in February 2014, with Frankie hand-selecting the productions and remixes he wanted to include on a retrospective release of his illustrious career. On the sad news of his passing on 31 March 2014, the project was duly paused. Now, with the creation of The Frankie Knuckles Fund established in partnership with the Elton John Aids Foundation, the release will finally see the light of day, with all profits being donated to the charity.

Frankie Knuckles left behind perhaps the greatest house music legacy that ever was or ever will be, having made dance music at a spiritual level for nearly four decades.

He established both his name and his legacy with the sound he created. Labelled 'house' after the Chicago club, The Warehouse, where he played during the late '70s and early '80s, it was a sound that has been copied and adapted - but crucially never bettered - by literally thousands of DJs and producers since.

The tracklist for House Masters Frankie Knuckles includes many of the most influential and highly-regarded records from the Grammy-winning producer, including 'Tears', 'Your Love', 'The Whistle Song' and 'Baby Wants To Ride' alongside seminal remixes for Alison Limerick, Inner City, Chaka Khan, Hercules & Love Affair, First Choice and Pet Shop Boys.

The release will be accompanied by a limited edition commemorative t-shirt, available exclusively from the Defected online store, with all profits being donated to the Frankie Knuckles Fund.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation is honoured to be administering a new Fund in memory of Frankie Knuckles. This fund will support the Foundation's work with young men of colour around the World, particularly gay men, who are often subject to severe discrimination and abuse and who struggle to get compassionate information and treatment about HIV and AIDS.'Anne Aslett, Elton John AIDS Foundation

The passing of Frankie Knuckles may have left a gaping hole in many of our lives, but the music lives on.
Defected presents House Masters Frankie Knuckles is out 26 April 2015 (2CD and digital) on Defected Records. 100% of the profits will be donated to the Frankie Knuckles Fund.

Pascal Blanché, Wojtek Kutschke and vocalist Lukas Polocze - better known as Chasing Kurt -originally released this track on their album of the same name. Now 'From The Inside' has been given the remix treatment by some of world's most respected house producers.

First up is legendary German artist Henrik Schwarz, who has a knack for making every one of his productions as exciting as the next. His rendition of 'From The Inside' is no anomaly as he demonstrates his sublime approach to music making by using analogue bass stabs and violin bowing before floating atmospheric synths emerge to take centre stage. Konstantin Sibold's mix is a completely different beast altogether, using denser kick drums and haunting claps as the bed for reverberating vocals and a bouncy hook.

Tasteful Nudes brings Frankfurt-based producer Janis into the fold for release number seven, You Can't See Me. A founder of the House Is OK label and contributor to Mirau and Smile For A While, Janis brings ravishing melodies and impeccable sound design to this three track EP. Playful but pounding, the title cut -- featuring vocals by Eva Kruijssen -- teases listeners into a game of dancefloor hide-and-seek. Meanwhile, "Tender Love" wraps dancers in fuzzy synth lines and hazy vocals by Denise Frickenschmidt, as a deep, creeping bass line warms their feet. The rustic majesty of "Es Nestchle", strung with samples recorded in the family cottage, sets hearts aflutter with soaring strings and swelling melodies. The record artwork features an original photograph by Chicago artist Olivia Coran.

Needwant welcome Berlin duo Kim Brown into the fold with the stellar 'Batteries Not Included' EP comprised of three shimmering, deep cuts to sink into. Lead track 'Other People's Space' features warm strings, mellow keys, and plenty of atmosphere while the softly melodic bassline, raw percussion and shakers provide the groove.

Next up 'Snow Measurement' combines an infectious wiggly bassline and ethereal minor keys while nu­disco esque closing track 'Bladenhorst' is immersed in aquatic keys, soft rolling drums and more luscious strings. In short, this EP is your answer to summer sonic daydreaming...

Kim Brown is Ji­Hun Kim & Julian Braun, local heroes on the Berlin club scene and rising producers with previous releases on Just Another Beat, Retreat, Rivulet, Rimini, Freerange, Fauxpas Musik, Film and Permanent Vacation.

Their debut album 'Somewhere Else It's Going To Be Good' was released in 2013 on Just Another Beat to wide critical acclaim with Groove Magazine declaring it 'one of the best house albums made in the last decade'

CD VERSION. Leave it up to Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann, to give us the last jab of 20


























27. Heaven

finally repressed!
Surprise release by a mysterious UK producer. Sweet and dripping wet Chicago House beats that are as timeless as they are fitting with current trends

2 sleazy, obscure, top shelf Chicago basement tracks of the highest order here, dug straight from the Trax archives of 1988 & refreshed for 2015!

"Fantasy" is a creeping, sinister, rough hewn spoken word banger that has all the things we love about these tunes, dark synths, frenetic drum programming & those lyrics! Classic material indeed from short lived production outfit Pleasure Zone.

Flip it over for the B-side "I Can't Understand" & an instantly familiar vibe jumps out at you, the raw claps, basic melodies & the story of a lover left high & dry recounted over tough jacking rhythms. Essential!

Re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released with the full co-operation & participation of all rights holders.

New Severn Beach on the Amsterdam Audio Culture imprint.

Let's Play House begins 2013 much as it did the label itself, with a record by co-owner, Brooklyn-based DJ/producer Jacques Renault. Unlike LPH001, though, which featured a Runaway original, LPH013 was crafted by Jacques on his own. And this is not a track to skip over or sleep on—it's the man's first in three years!
Back To You' begins unassumingly, with an off-kilter beat, some submerged, wobbly effects, and a brassy horn loop. Gradually, over the course of six and a half minutes, though, it builds to a satisfying climax that will undeniably move bodies on any dance floor and stay stuck in your head for days to come, thanks, in part, to the main melody being augmented by a hummed hook and a couple of congas. As always, Renault is a master of swagger-filled percussion that's just a little off—a signature (and utterly addictive) characteristic of the weathered producer's.
The flip features a very special remix—the very first by Beats In Space darlings, Paradis. The Parisian duo turns the original on its head, stretching it into a nine-minute-long house ballad of sorts, fully equipped with soaring vocals, a soothing, fluid, and thick bass line, and a few extra bells and whistles, like a maraca and triangle. Paradis sands down the rough edges of the A1 and crafts a cavernous, mesmerizing counterpart that brings the party to a dignified, contemplative, and peaceful close.

Chicago-rooted, disco influenced tracks from John Camp's excellent solo debut, out on the HAKT label, are reinvented by some of dance music's industry captains. Once again, the HAKT label offers a collection of songs that pulse through the night and bring life to the dance floor.

First, NYC nightlife luminaries Jacques Renault and HAKT label head Justin Miller ease into Camp's 'All You Gotta Do,' building from basics and then creating a sonically rich and texturally lush reworking. The grit of Camp's composition is buffed away here, leaving behind a dreamier, glossier and more silken soundscape - one that cushions your ascent into the night, with radiant synths lighting the way.

Next up, German DJ/Running Back label co-founder Gerd Janson and multimedia artist LOPAZZ pair up to take on Camp's 'Credit Default Swap.' The remixed track lightens the mood - but not the feverish danceability - of Camp's work with a playful repeating key line and the infusion of outstretched cosmic synths. On the snare drum remix that closes out the trio of songs, the two strip away the musical layers of Camp's original and build a song that takes the track to its beat-driven essence.

FWe are delighted to announce our next release from Blind Jacks Journey and Crow Castle Cuts daddy, LUV JAM.

The welsh born 58% Rabbit / 16.1% Hedgehog / 4% Squirrel / 3.7% Fox / 3.4% Badger / 1.6% Rat / 1% Deer / 1% Stoat, Weasel, Polecat, Mink has produced 2 original tracks for only our second vinyl release.

BLYP EP will add to Luv Jams already extensive catalogue with previous releases on We Play House Recordings, Throne of Blood, Tsuba Records, Phonica White and Lany Recordings and collaborations with Dynamodyse, Matomic and Gnork.

Luv Jam called upon the Blind Jacks Journey and Bokhari Records regular, GNORK to remix 'Anti Tracksuit Party' and VERNON from Glasgow imprint Dixon Avenue Basement Jams to mix 'Over Draught Facility'

A solid 4 track EP of which we are extremely proud of.

FINA Records presents 'Tyranny of Fun', the debut EP from Slow Learner. The coining of the new alias 'Slow Learner', marks a new chapter and musical direction for an already established artist who is by no means new to the game. Preferring to start afresh and steer clear from associations, the somewhat reclusive figure from the South Coast is now focused instead on allowing his new output to speak solely for itself. And his debut release under his new pseudonym achieves just that. 'Tyranny of Fun' is an accomplished sonic offering that reveals a versatile sound characterized by original combinations of samples, depth and range. The EPs opener, 'The Skin Horse' is surely one for the after afters - a dark and off kilter growler of a track whose prevailing bassline and waltz time beat provide a brooding backdrop and relentless rolling nod to its intricate fusion of dissident chords, dusty synths and jazz stabs. On the flip side, an unpredictable 'Cupboard Love' starts muted and deep but soon surprises, opening out into a warm and progressive feel-good groove. Mixing things up again, Slow Learner impulsively cuts up the flow 4 minutes in with a funk-filled refrain, leaving the track dancing in and around dirtier disco territories. Last up, a made for vinyl 'Honey' goes deeper still; a delectably crafted down tempo offering whose syrupy vocals stir and evocative cross-rhythm synths, coupled with the vintage analogue percussion, ooze an unmistakable old 90's deep house sound.

A nice selection of previously unreleased tracks from the studio of Scott Grooves, including "Movin' On" - the first vocal track Scott has released in the past 10 years!

Having featured international house heavyweights Kez YM and Andres on their previous release it's no surprise that the 'Late Night Blue Sound' EP was a monumental success with demand outweighing supply and a repress sought. However, as at the forefront of the house revival City Fly continue their quest in discovering and nurturing hidden house talent...
So for their seventh release City Fly are proud to present Bartellow aka Benedikt Brachtel. Hailing from Munich, Benedikt was educated in classical composition and has worked as a film soundtrack producer. Having found a kindred spirit in the form of fellow Munich-based producer Amos, the duo formed successful avant-garde electronic pop act 'Columbus' awash with analog synth stylings, infectious pop melodies and neo-futurism.
However, it's under his 'Bartellow' alias which has seen him gain further recognition as a visionary virtuoso. Initially appearing on Michel Baumann's (Soulphiction) revered Philpot label with partner in crime Roman Rauch, he has since gained the attention of influential tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson and Rainer Truby with his 'The Bartellow Thrill' EP. Last year proved just as productive too with a release on City Fly favourite Red Rack 'Em's 'Smuggler's Inn' imprint, a remix for Philly marvel King Britt and two releases on his own conceptual 'SVS Records' featuring the cream of Munich's mercurial production wunderkids .
Always on the lookout to showcase those left in the shadows, it looks like City Fly have unearthed another raw diamond in the form of Bartellow...

HUMMING BIRDS

Kicking off the EP is the title track 'Hummingbirds'. Starting off with stuttering hi-hats skipping over a kick-drum a la Theo, it's not long before synths and a bouncy, syncopated bassline drop in to add more depth. A dusty de rigeur male soul vox singing 'hummingbirds' then glides in, hovering over the bass and juxtaposing against the building complex instrumentation effortlessly. Add to this an arresting, ethereal breakdown with a dream-like yearning female larynx and you have all the ingredients for an inimitable style and distinctive flavour that's synonymous with Bartellow's productions - definitely one to take the dancefloor in a different direction...

HUMMING BIRDS (UGLY DRUMS ACID DUB)

Having been on their radar for some time, City Fly have finally snared producer du jour Ugly Drums to contribute to the label with a remix. The cologne native's inimitable production style has seen him appear on a diverse array of prestigious house labels such as Rush Hour, Freerange, Kolour, Black Key, and Fifty Fathoms Deep - not to mention his debut 'Saturn Memories' LP on the discernible Quintessentials imprint - and with an upcoming guest spot at City Fly's renowned club night, it was only a matter of time and natural progression that he would feature on their next release. On to the remix and as the title implies, Ugly Drums adds some Chi-town flavour in giving some acid-induced indigestion complete with 303 squelches, handclaps and cowbell that wouldn't sound outta place on an old, battered Trax record. Add some eerie synths and warbling vocal and you've got a typically idiosyncratic take on house that only Ugly Drums can concoct - from Cologne via Chicago...

RAW MATERIA

Commencing with a heavy, thumping bass and jittery hi-hats, as the title 'Raw Materia' suggests one begins to feel that the track is of a more basic, rawer ilk. However it's not long before warm, swirling synths interject adding a dose of more depth and dimension - intertwining effortlessly against the raw elements. Relentlessly building, the track culminates into an arresting crescendo with the synths going into overdrive and infiltrating the uncompromising bass. Like on this occasion sometimes less is more - time to get back to the raw...

RAW MATERIAL (FRED P RESHAPE)

Not content with just one remix, City Fly have enlisted the transatlantic touch of deep house deity Fred P to add further gravitas to the EP. Though a veteran of the scene, it wasn't until he started releasing tracks on his Soul People imprint under his 'Black Jazz Consortium' alias that heads took notice with his deep and transcendent productions. Along with fellow New York Natives such as Levon Vincent, DJ Qu, Joey Anderson and Anthony Parasole, he was a major player in helping revitalise the NY house scene and has since released on esteemed labels such as Undergound Quality, Strength Music, Esperanza, Mule Electronic, Finale Sessions and The Corner - also remixing the likes of peers such as Nina Kraviz, DJ Qu, Basic Soul Unit and Lady Blaktronica. With this particular reshape it's another soul-charged ethereal excursion full of depth and emotion - one to submerge the dancers into a dream state...

After the great release from label owner "Samann", Traxx Underground is proud to serve you a name that all of you will know for sure "NY's Finest" a guy from New York who did many releases in the 90's with different alias (Victor Simonelli, Cloud 9, Groove Committee ect) one track among the strongest "Do You Feel Me". Back now after 20 years with these three sensational tracks!

4lux is proud to bring you the highly anticipated Spanner In The Works track, a crazy house bomb with hints of UK dub-step. The release contains 2 strong forward-thinking remixes by Gerd & Alden Tyrell and Nicholas.

Very limited ! Only 250 pressed ! A1 - Kicking off with a tight percussive groove we have "Good Things" by Chezz. Rotterdam's rising star brings it on with this mid-tempo dancefloor killa. A worthy A-side that perfectly bridges the gap
between Disco, Boogie and Deep House.
B1 - On the flip we get a little laid back. First up - "Here With Me" by Newman. And this Bristol-based
new comer does us proud; taking some classic acoustic Soul, and giving it the dusty House treatment. The result is just "lush" (as we say in the west country ;) B2 - Finally we have "Low Key Disco" from Childs & Moore; This established producer-pianist duo bring us something a bit special. Wait for the bass... Let it soak in... then feel the keys just float on over

The second offer on Public Possession is by artist Matthew Brown. We know little about this guy - he lives in Tasmania in an area known as The Great Western Tiers and is held in high regard for his live sets on the mainland. Getting the final tapes of him was quite difficult but well worth the effort. He has been an integral part of the electronic underground scene in Australia for years and the demand for a physical release was high. Finally the wait is over, Public Possession is very happy to present you the first ever 12 by Matthew Brown, who delivers three tracks, two of them probably best described as analogue electronic funk for dancefloors at peaktime. The EP is completed by the track 'Borobo' with it's incredible slowmotion groove and balearic touch. All in all we are very happy to share this music with you, as it was a about time that the music by the man Matthew Brown gets it's shine on a vinyl release. Expect more to come in the future, this is just the beginning...

This double vinyl compilation is 100% dance floor approved by comemian DJs. Its tracks have been making the body mechanics work from Santiago de Chile to Cologne, from Tbilisi to Medellin, from Bucharest to Buenos Aires, from Cholula to Hollywood and back! The music was crafted by DJs from the "Inner Circle", meaning the likes of Christian S, Ana Helder, Alejandro Paz, Carisma and Djs Pareja, but also by some lovely guests we are welcoming here, for the first time:
Voxels from Lisboa, Portugal, Zombies In Miami from Aguascalientes, México, Auntie Flo from Glasgow, UK, Rous from Mendoza, Argentina, Vaskular from Santiago de Chile and Bryan Kessler from Cologne.
We start off with Auntie Flo from the label Huntleys + Palmers: Jas, a pounding slow jam featuring a rave signal that will make your speakers crackle and burn and your arms go up while your body goes down, down, down, to the rhythm... This one's followed by cologne based Bryan Kessler collaborating with Christian S (the man with the masterplan) They deliver Nebel Dance, an underground club track with shoulder shaking toms and foot stomping bass drum and bass, for those who love the silly grooves of nowadays Cologne! Switching to the next side, please welcome, again, Ana Helder, known to all hardcore comemists due to "El Groove de tu Corazón", "Beating PC" and more, this time with Gasoline a crazy teknotika uptempo gem feat. Ana singing: "I wanna smell - Gasoline! I wanna swallow - Gasoline!" On that same side of wax we got Vaskular from Santiago de Chile, with Black Jesus. Vaskular is a musician and DJ, belonging to that Santiago Underground crew of Discos Pegaos, vocals by Valesuchi.
Side C features a very special collaboration of Djs Pareja and Alejandro Paz, recorded at The District Union, Cómeme's own studio in Berlin. Alejandro's dark latin house inertia meets Pareja's psychedelic dance floor terror to shape this darkroom anthem, in which Mariano from Djs Pareja gets very explicit....
Another psychedelia momentum follows with Zombies in Miami, that gorgeous couple from Aguascalientes that travel the world on their Zombie mission, check out also their soon to be released cover version of Matias Aguayo's 'Las Cruces". Next track is a Remix done by Carisma from Buenos Aires (Cómeme 025) for Rous a young boy from Lujan, A Bailar, another of our pen drive's favorites who finally is making it into vinyl. Oh that electronic body bassline you'd like to wake up every morning with (in your parallel dark life) made it impossible to us not to appear here, and various are the moments and places where this bassline has made the cats give their bodies up to the music...
The two last tracks of Gasoline where provided by Voxels and Djs Pareja! K-Hauz by Voxels reminds us of our roots that shaped the house of Cómeme, that southern hemisphere grooves and that cutting rhythms that will make people dance in more surroundings than just the club...And we close the whole package with Si Señor, by Djs Pareja, which gives us a glance onto what the future brings...

Following his warmly received contribution to the original 'Sounds Of The SpiritWrestlers' EP, the artist formerley known as Peej (with several releases on the legendary DiY Discs label) serves up a full length EP, First Principles - both a nod to house music fundamentals and a statement of intent

Now A lot has changed for Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets in the past two years since they first send me a demo with their music. When we met in Amsterdam in 2011, they had just started their Detroit Swindle project and were making music just out of fun. They did not yet think of taking it to a more professional level. After some time, Elef got them to send me a few of their first tracks, which resulted in the 'Nothing Else Matters' EP together with the now 'classic' Detroit Swindle track 'Jick Rames' on it. 'Jick Rames' is truly a breakthrough track for the guys: it was something completely different at the time with its ultra slow tempo combined with Detroit/ Chicago-esque feel and hip hop attitude. Along with their well received release on Huxley's 'Saints & Sonnets', this marked the jump start of their musical career and it were these releases that marked the way the guys would take, combining the early 90's garage styles with deeper Detroit and Chicago house influences. Their music sounded so fresh and new that you could immediately pick out a Detroit Swindle track when you heard it in the clubs. It was something about their way of building breaks and especially the rhythms that had a typical 'Detroit Swindle' style with lots of shuffle and off-grid action going on. Their tremendous rise in the house scene already got them to be noted as newcomers in the 'Making a splash in 2013' section in DJ Mag and from there it just went off. They have been laying it down across the UK, Ireland and European mainland every weekend for the past 2 years, gaining much respect with both their DJ and Live sets.

Jamie Jones is back with a killer release for Crosstown Rebels. New single 'Moan & Groan' is a vintage Jones production full of bounce, quirks and sex appeal. It's joined by two remixes of 'Tonight In Tokyo' from Jamie's album of secret weapons 'Tracks From The Crypt', released last summer. Both showcasing their own sharp, signature styles, Ben Westbeech's darker alias Breach drops the deep bass while French house icons Cassius introduce epic chords and sky­scraping synth lines.

Jamie Jones is renowned for his innovative music; his cross genre band, Hot Natured; and his pioneering label, Hot Creations ­ now with the off­shoot Hot Trax. Author of two solo albums for Crosstown Rebels, Jamie has also delivered a number of scene-­defining anthems including 'Summertime', his remix of Green Velvet's 'Flash' and Azari & III's 'Hungry For The Power'. Plus Stunning reworks of The XX include 'Crystalised' and latest hit 'Sunset'.

With a Hot Natured album due this year on Hot Creations / FFrr / Warners, Jamie is illuminating the niche world of underground house music, most recently proven with the band's sold out debut live shows at Brixton Academy. Easily one of the most hard working DJs on the planet, Jamie's endless touring schedule includes nearly every major city and festival in the world including such spectacles as Glastonbury, Tomorrow Land, and Burning Man, as well as highly esteemed clubs like Warung, Fabric, and Womb. In addition, he holds his own Ibiza party, Paradise every summer at DC­10.

Fourth and final chapter in WPH's tribute to Belgian new beat. This time four Belgians and one German deliver their take on new beat...

The label say: 'Fourth and final chapter in our tribute to Belgian new beat. This time 4 Belgians and one German who is more Belgian than most of us bring us their rendition of new beat...

This last episode in the 'Our Beat Is Still New' series brings us the WPH heavyweights FCL & Locked Groove, both giving very different renditions of their new beat vision. FCL goes all oldskool with menacing mindless new beat vocals, Locked Groove takes it slow and deep. Lauer being a big new beat fan is all over his track, and Innershades takes his classic raw Chicago approach and turns it into a track that would have been a staple during Belgium's new beat heyday.