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The third edition in the Rendr vinyl catalogue, A collection of pristine elements and soul are the life blood of this record.

Welcoming the super talented, Elrow’s own De La Swing to the imprint along with his eclectic taste for rhythm, which he caress's into each of the originals. Three finely produced tracks with rolling grooves and warm inviting vocals that emit the energy to make you move to the beat under your own free will.

Sidney Charles steps up for remix duties and injects his signature swing to the original. Carrying forward the essence of passion and deepness of 'Astro Girl' but adding even more punch and electricity to make this track perfect for any DJ’s library.

Hot on the heels of “Flesh Is A Prison” - the quirky, electronic wonderland he contributed to Cocoon’s phenomenal S compilation - the multi-talented Neil Landstrumm consolidates his position on the label roster with a debut 3-track EP that channels the uncompromising spirit of seminal UK labels like Network, Warp and Vinyl Solution.

It’s clear from the first few seconds of “Sun Universe” that we‘re being transported back to 90‘s UK rave culture at a point where rave, jungle and house were mutating into speed garage. Ruffness abounds as stuttering snare rolls accompany the rude boy bass, ragga samples and classic ‘hoover’ synth riff, while peripheral sounds circle the groove adding a contemporary twist. Staying true to the times, the arrangement plays it straight, alternating between two distinct structures - one labelled ‘jump up’ and the other ‘spread out’!

These timely juxtapositions of mood alone mean the track will blow up on any dance floor.

“Purple” continues in a similar vein, with a phat, warping bass line underpinning the blunted beats and dusty bleeps. Landstrumm rides the mix in classic old school style, cutting up the linear arrangement with sudden unexpected deviations, alternative rhythms and layered melodies that lend a hidden complexity to the relentless groove.

There’s a different energy at work here, one that flies in the face of certain overcooked, modern production techniques, finding more in common with a raw, vintage Carl Cox three deck mix tape, circa 1989.

To round things off, “Catnatized” drops the tempo for a slab of grimy, acid funk that recalls the early excursions of Sheffield’s electronic pioneers, with a hint of embryonic Amsterdam House thrown in for good measure. Once again the bass line grabs the headlines, rasping and morphing in its own peculiar language while twisted vocals tease the dance floor with the logic of the absurd.

It’s another refreshingly unique statement from Neil Landstrumm, rounding off a ‘must have’ EP that fits perfectly with the Cocoon ethos of championing the presence of the past.

A1. & A2. Cutting edge London based DJ producer "Duel" launches his Ibadan Records debut with super track "Zed". In the studio Duel hooks up with his comrade "Dos" and execute their production skills and in addition Jerome Sydenham enters the Frey to get down on the mix. The result is a healthy dose of avant-garde Deep House on one hand and a virile dose of Tech house on the other. This DJ friendly romper is a sure banker!
B1. Jerome Sydenham enters the deep Techno realm in true Vanguard style unleashing "Dogon". Sparse vocals and tinges of Acid and fat kicks shape this underground piece and put it right in the pocket.
B2. "Mirror Lines" is a beautifully crafted contempo Deep House track effortlessly combining a spirit of happiness with energetic resolve. This New York meets Detroit flavor is the brainchild of Jerome Sydenham and Amsterdam Techno/House superstar Shindoe, who is also making her Ibadan Records debut. Enjoy!

MOi continues to introduce us with house sound. An older style this time.

Spandau 20’s Nikk debuts on Dance Trax with 3 original jackin' club bombs backed with a glitched out remix from techno legend Mark Broom.

Red Vinyl

Monogold EP is raw, polished and bold. The drums hit hard and the chords that shadow them are constantly on the move. It is where techno meets meditation, strangeness and mystery. Equipped with a Efdemin remix to keep the dancefloor going. Vinyl-only!

The always tasteful Half Baked crew looks to one of their own for this fresh slice of delicious minimal. Sam Bangura was a new young resident for the party back in 2018 and since then has really honed his own sound. It's laid bare here across four fine cuts, with opener 'Range Finder' serving up bristling drum machine grooves and cheeky basslines overlaid with cosmic chords. 'Axel's Limp' is a brilliantly vibrant melodic overload with scintillating drums and plenty of neon colours.

'Bugbear' gets more gritty with a standout bassline powering forwards rugged tech house and 'How Are U Feeling?' then gets spaced out and slick.

A stalwart in the true sense of the word (as well as being one of the nicest people you could hope to meet on a night out), Al Bradley has been obsessed with House Music ever since a trip to the now legendary Hacienda night club in Manchester during the summer of 1989. It’s an obsession that’s taken him down a long and winding road leading to 18 years and counting as a label boss, featuring on over 100 releases with either original or remix productions as well as celebrated residencies for powerhouses like Fabric London, Bugged Out Manchester and Pioneer DJ Radio whilst also making sure to still kick it with the cool kids at spots like Stereosleaze also in London and Lip Service and Deadbeat Disco in his new adopted hometown of Leeds.

For his inaugural EP with the northern powerhouse that is Rejekt Music, we present a collection of tracks across Vinyl and Digital releases with a spread of genuinely world class remixes courtesy of names that include the self-proclaimed “product of a mis-spent mancunion youth” Danny “Moodymanc” Ward, the vinyl enthusiast’s favourite Tommy “Vicari Jnr” and the ever evolving genius of long term resident for We Love @ Space Ibiza and Colour Series Label Boss “Jem Haynes”

From here on in we always prefer to let the music do the rest of the talking. Please enjoy irresponsibly!

Perspective 006 comes in the form of a 5-track collaboration EP from two Leeds-based artists; label owner Kepler, and Wickham.

Synthetic Gold returns with four gems from Russian producer Lazzich, notable for his deep and atmospheric minimal techno - a popular artist in Moscow's underground techno scene during the early 2000s and released mainly between 2005 and 2010 by Russian label 'Frament', but also notably by 'Sinergy Networks' and 'Pro-Tez', before the artist's death in 2014. The EP includes one rare collaboration with Maxim Said in the production duo named oh.u.ah. All never before available on vinyl, now presented in natural cardboard sleeves.

Modd finally arrives on the label after swinging by on last year's Summer sampler.

Four beautiful compositions come together in harmony. Beautiful music for sure but it's the lead track that you'll most likely be hearing across numerous continents this summertime.

We'll leave it up to you to explore the EP's nuances and blissful charm. If you're simply looking for a track to play in the clubs then be really lazy and just listen to - Salomeya'.

Perceive is a vinyl only imprint dedicated to minimal house music.
For this fourth chapter, the great Modebakú delivers a strong three tracker.

Each cut of the EP is a deep groover with solid sounds and intense vibe.

The record will be available in limited edition.

The elusive SW. returns to Avenue 66 with okALGORYTHM. His third LP for the label is a semi-opaque wandering through the shadowy byways of memory, driven by tough-yet-supple production and his unmistakable, unerringly original voice. Inspired by all night electronic radio shows of the '90s, okALGORYTHM pulses with rich imagination and a sense of purposeful meandering. Speaking in cryptic fragments, the artist hints at elusive reminiscences "back then on the autobahn, to Berlin, with friends" while also noting that some recollections are "of things that didn't happen that way."

To this end, the album drifts from the knotty synth spirals of opener "WHAtADAY" through the tense, technoid tropics of "stepCLASSixMOtor," the brightly melancholic Larry Heard-isms of "TROPyCALLhytsrIA" to the stately skronk of closer "What endingENDs." The rhythmic undergirding never lets up, suggesting a limitless night drive tinted in deep greens and refracted reds. Each of the album's ten tracks comes alive with warm, analog finesse and a palpable atmosphere, though they play out by turns urgent or unhurried, coaxing or inscrutable. Yet throughout, there's a consistently hypnotic quality which draws the listener deeper into the album's unique balancing act.

If listeners are trained to expect throwback anthems every time the '90s are referenced, here they might find a more apt touchstone in the wilder, left-of-center corners of Chicago's foundational epoch. Throughout the album, the spirit of jacking house is absorbed, metabolized and transmuted. Drawing on lineages of taut, nervy synth-and-drum machine workouts, SW. manipulates his hardware with the delicate, considered touch of a painter. Perhaps the memory that lingers longest from that bygone era is the sense of profound possibility that dawns before forms become rigidly calificed and commodified. Either way, adventurous listeners will find that okALGORYTHM blooms with a uniquely affecting grace and SW.'s inimitably obscure loveliness, infused with a somber glow and marked by shimmering, untraceable contours.

This is the first vinyl release by Borderline Black. A Various Artists with Zuckre & Barbara Alvarez, Robert Monarch and To.mi Hash. Don't miss it.

Vinyl Only - Limited

Moon Harbour marks its historic 20th anniversary with a 10-track compilation of all new music. It features old friends like Marlow and Luna City Express, icons like Steve Bug and Butchand new
signings like Black Circle, so it is a fine representation of the label's famous sound.

Matthias Tanzmann founded Moon Harbour in 2000, and since then it has been at the forefront of the tech house scene. Even in the face of the major shift from vinyl to digital, a distributor going bankrupt
and the coronavirus pandemic, careful A&R and Matthias's own productions have ensured the label has remained utterly relevant. The Leipzig label has released countless EPs, LPs and compilations
and hosted label showcases all over the world. It has nurtured the careers of artists like Sable Sheep and Ekkohaus and has given a vital platform to new stars like Miane, Detlef and many more.

"Evolution is a natural process and important to artists as well as to labels," explains Matthias. "Music is always redefined and subject to trends. New generations of musicians want to create their own
identities through their sound. As a label, we listen to a lot of new music and try to stay open-minded within our own aesthetic range."
After a year of re-releasing classics from the label's back catalogue, the 20 Years of Moon Harbour compilation is all about fresh and exclusive music. It kicks off with Andrea Oliva's 'Return To The
Dancefloor,' a bumping cut driven by naughty bass before raw percussive energy from ANEK and tense cosmic melody Black Circle. Butch layers up tribal grooves and exotic vocals, then Luna City
Express mark the mid-point with the steamy house of 'Mami Wata' featuring Sunru's soulful vocals.

Marlow throws it back with some old school piano energy on 'Corktown,' Matthias nails a perfectly slinky tech house groove on 'Binford' and Ninetoes' 'Polanco Hills' ups the pace and drives forwards.

Closing out is the punchy and stripped back house of Steve Bug's 'Going Up' and Sven Tasnadi's loopy and hypnotic 'Cuckoo.'
This essential collection is further proof that Moon Harbour continues to shape the sound of contemporary European house music. Here's to the next 20 years.

Wild Thing Records presents WLTWAX001 series only vinyl release. This EP is a mixture of colours and particular sounds between the fusion of the minimal and deep creating a sort of exciting transport

Vinyl Only

Turin based, Denaila lands on Dansu Discs for the first time with her ‘Basic Soul’ EP. 4 energy filled tech-house gems, coming to a dance floor near you...

140G

- Limited Edition auf 2023 Stück weltweit, handnummeriert zum 10-jährigen Jubiläum! Die 2LP erscheint im transparenten Vinyl (crystal clear), die Bonus 7inch im schwarzen Vinyl inkl. Gatefold Sleeve!

2013 verblüffte DJ Koze die Menschheit mit seinem zeitlosen Meisterwerk `Amygdala´, einem Album voller psychedelischer Strahlkraft, Tiefe und magischen Klangwelten, in denen es auch nach 10 Jahren Dauerschleife immer noch neue Nuancen zu entdecken gibt. Dieses Jubiläum feiern wir nun mit einer gnadenlos limitierten Coloured Vinyl Edition. Schnell Warenkorb Patsche Patsche machen!

The Iwou Crew present his first release on his own Imprint. This
release is about 4 original tracks fully composed by Iwou.
The influence of the EP is a mix between minimal house &
techno.

Elysee & Sushi have got soulful chords & groovy subs with some
real instrument in them and Sometimes & Bonkers are for thoose
dark Dancefloors, rolling basslines and straght forward drums
programming are driving the tracks. With this 4 analog & Modular
composition Iwou open his way in the music industry.

Good Luck

Madezh is one of the undisclosed heroes for the underground scene in Croatia.

After 20 years behind the decks, he is opening his own label “Travel Light” to showcase his own sound that is constantly evolving.

The first release is coming with four playful tracks, each one has it’s own character and vibe for different situations on the dancefloor.

There is more colorful tracks to come.

Stay tuned!

IB014 // THE FIFTH STIGMA - Deprived of Glory (Incl. remixes by Templer, Rommek, Yuji Kondo, Hyperlacrimae) Cassette/Digital Infidel Bodies is thrilled to announce the new Ep by the Paris based producer THE FIFTH STIGMA. Marking our 14th chapte
r on the label, 'Deprived of Glory' comprises nine energy-filled tracks steeped in medieval oniric nostalgia and techno-industrial influences. "Deprived of Glory' can be interpreted as a romance or an ancient drama telling about wars made to conquer new kingdoms, about sacrifices, pains, betrayals, religion, greed and power. Primordial human emotions and events in ancient history become a source of inspiration to bring to light the power of eternity of the ancient world which laid the foundation for the formation of the present world. The EP features the remixes by Templer, Rommek, Yuji Kondo and Hyperlacrimae; the well-known artists create the right mix of ancestral techno-industrial unmistakably shaped by their uncompromising sound, gliding through genres with ease and combining modern style with ancient austerity. credits Produced by Rodolphe Vidal as The Fifth Stigma Mastered by at Red Dungeon (Naples) Artworks and Paul van Trigt Design and Layout by Erminio Granata

repressed !

Dominik Eulberg, of Traumschallplatten, Cocoon and Kompakt notoriety, presents the next installment of the Hertzblut Recordings EP series in the form of 'Backslash'. The EP opens with 'Opel Tantra', a delectable example of a living, breathing techno orchestra in full effect. B-side 'Noch Ein Bass im Ärmel' sees plucked strings and key stabs pick out an alluring groove, as distant chimes twinkle evoking the enchanted forest ever-present in Eulberg's thoughts.

300 copies...No repress

Our first vinyl release of 2023 sees two classic tracks from Groove Park take centre stage. Hit The Bang and Carrousel first came to the fore in 1995 as separate releases and, after a few solid remixes, our Bonzai Classics imprint resurrected both tracks along with top-notch remixes in 2002. 21 years later we bring to you the original versions of both tracks on glorious 12” vinyl. André Strässer and Sharam Jey aka Sharam Nickjey Khososi make up the dynamic duo that is Groove Park. They were also the brains behind massive projects such as 16C+, Three n One and Johnny Shaker to name just a few. The tracks found a unique place in clubland, having a diverse structure that spanned genres flawlessly. The A side features Hit The Bang with its hybrid progressive/techno flow. The relentless bass groove, distinct voices and stabbing synths gave rise to a powerful, energetic and mesmerizing moment that lives on. On the flip, Carrousel takes up the B1 slot opening with that infectious woodblock sequence alongside pumping kick drums. A groovy bassline joins the party as old skool pianos come through. The track reels us in with many twists and turns, from wide, epic progressive parts to energetic trance, all wrapped up in a warm, nostalgic glow. A proper piece of dance music history and a must for the serious collector.

Ftwr recordings welcomes paris-based producer Guillermo Jamas for his debut album. A mesmerizing journey through minimal, house and techno with 8 originals + three additional tracks to download inside. Comes with the finest artwork by Camila Martinez.

For the first release of the label we would like to welcome MASI. Two brothers from Amsterdam who’s sound could be described as old meets new school electro and minimal.

The A1 of the EP represents that old meets new school electro club focused track while B1 is an atmospheric cosmic inspired minimal track.

B2 is a smart club driver track that gradually adds deep low end bass throughout the track for a unique build up that will be noticed best on a proper soundsystem.

Repress !

LOST CLASSIC! Now available on super limited transparent green vinyl!

Black is back! for the 6th in the Series

DJ Haus Enters The Unknown is a yearly compilation looking back at the last 12 months of UTTU releases - some obvious highlights but emphasis on overlooked b sides too. It's also an opportunity to work with friends outside of the UTTU label by including exclusive collaborations and tracks from the UTTU extended family. Ahead of the full compilation release UTTU present a triple vinyl edition of the exclusive tracks and collaborations featuring: Legowelt, DJ Deeon, DJ Seinfeld, DJ Normal 4, Marquis Hawkes, DJ Boring & many more.

LTD Repress !

The Rota Bene crew is proud to present their second release. For this EP we dug out a selection of rare early Italian extravaganza. In a few more weeks we can spin these sought-after obscurities once again. We gathered four quality cuts, each with a unique vibe made for the dancefloor or your ritual of choice.

incl. Oden & Fatzo Remix

ES-Q Brings us another 4 tracks of other worldly, synthed out, drum machine club cuts with his latest outing on his own label PARALLAX UNKNOWN. Giving us all the bleeps and weighty basslines we come to expect from the label, direct from its Sheffield roots. Fellow sheffield-er and Klasse records regular DJ STEVE is part of the crew with a stomping acid remix!

Ostgut Ton reissues Vier of Zehn with original tracks by Nick Höppner and Virginia as well as Matthew Styles remixing Dinky.
2015 marked Ostgut Ton's ten-year anniversary, celebrated with an extensive 30 track compilation release, titled Ostgut Ton Zehn, spread out over ten 12 vinyl records housed inside a limited box set. This sampler sold out in no time, which is why Ostgut Ton is re-issuing these ten 12"es individually in 2016.
While Gregory Myrgiotis' artwork may look as if it's a rather dark record music-wise, the opposite is true: Zehn Vier comes with three uplifting House tracks. While the CD version of Zehn features the original Dinky production, this 12 comes with Matthew Styles' seven-minute Dub mix, the most notable difference being the lack of vocals as well as Styles' focus on synth pads and piano melodies - Planes' takes a completely new route with this instrumental version. We all have our crosses to bear, and Nick Höppner carries a double pack: His percussion-heavy contribution is in the vein of his critically acclaimed album Folk (Ostgut Ton, 2015). A different tone and mood is being set by Virginia, whose soulful vocals correspond nicely with the Electro-influenced, percussive and dreamy vibe of Never Underestimate' - which also serves as an outlook to her upcoming album, out on Ostgut Ton in Spring 2016.

THE formidable 90s Danish Techno label awakens! Back and not only in business...meaning business. Two great tracks, re-flipped in fine style. Here we go... TIP!
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After 20 years - Multiplex is finally back! The record label originally put out 26 vinyl releases and 6 CD albums between 1995 and - 98. Behind the label reboot is the original founder Steen "Kong" Mogensen and fellow Copenhagen DJ and promoter Daniel Kaarill.
The first of a string of new releases is a reissue with a twist. The two track EP picks up where we left off in 1998, with catalogue number MUPL 026 and a couple of much sort after tracks. Both have been pulled from the original DAT tapes and been given a fresh workout by the artists.

First up we have Mark Broom's iconic 1997 remix of the Morgan Geist track Pushed from the EP of the same name. This is a hypnotic, deep techno track and for many a favorite in those melancholic moments. Muzik magazine praised it as a 97 essential.
On the flip side is Push Me which Cai Bojsen-Møller and Kong sent out as the fourth Multiplex on blue vinyl in 1995. They were originally asked to do a remix of Danish jazz singer Caroline Henderson, but when she didn't like her contribution being cut down to two words, they went ahead and released it under the moniker CH Connection.

Vinyl Only

Detroit's finest Rick Wade lands on FRL Classic Edition. A true House music legend, who don’t needs any introduction, pioneer of a new deep house sounds style in the two last decades.

Here with a massive repress of one of his first ever release!
The mood is deeper an emotive house, with keys aplenty and smooth buvvling grooves! Arguably one of Rick Wade's finest records.