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Classic italo house EP produced in 1991 by Ivan Iacobucci under the moniker of KGB, now out on vinyl including a new unreleased remix.

"Way back in the 1990s, Mark Hand, Neil Iceton & Jez Nicholl channelled their love of sci-fi-fired Motor City techno into a string of inspired releases under the alias Cubic Space Collective.

After reuniting for a memorable machine jam at Freerotation festival in 2016, Hand & Iceton headed back into the studio for a one-off session and recorded 'Holiday in Beta Centauri', a musical love letter to Mad Mike and the rest of Detroit's most militant futurist techno crew.

Sending us surging skywards via 'Binary System', where lilting lead lines, fizzing electronics and enveloping chords dance atop a snappy, cymbal-heavy drum machine rhythm, before 'Arps in Hyperspace' sees them step things up a notch via layered waves of synths, sparkling melodies and a driving, hyper-speed groove.

The North-East-based twosome then attempt to warm us to the core in the shape of 'Rigil': restless organ stabs, undulating Michigan bass, alien electronics, psychedelic acid lines and Galaxy 2 Galaxy style chords catching the ear. Bringing us gently back down to earth, they complete their deep space mission with 'Beyond The Nebula (Holiday in Beta Centauri)', a bustling electro number full of stabbing analogue bass, star-burst electronics, meditative ambient chords that shimmer full of night-sky melodies.

A fine return to action for this Teesside UR-loving techno twosome... 3,167 miles away in Detroit, their achievement will be noted."

HEDONISM, WHAT ELSE
As the definition goes: Hedonism is a believe that argues that pursuing pleasure and intrinsic goods are the primary goals of human life. Following that rule, with his new release on Snork Enterprises, Mathias Schaffhäuser has created something exceptionally pleasurable – not just only for him, but for every music lover.
Virtuously, he blends electronica sounds, ambient vibes with acid house and jazz elements. The result is as experimental as outstanding. It’s a truly artistic new album with eight tracks, each of which you would not expect but which lives up to its entertaining promise. As hedonism strives to maximize pleasure, the album strives to enrich your musical horizon. At the same time, it contains huge club potential and provides a welcome ear-catcher to every inspiring DJ set. So, we’d say: Snork #101, what else!


MATHIAS SCHAFFHÄUSER
Mathias Schaffhäuser’s around in the techno, house and minimal scene since 1994 when his first House EP was released on Definitive Records. Yeah, it's 25 years ago, but creativity goes on: This year will see his new artist album „Hedonism, What Else?!“ on Snork Enterprises, the second album of his project Fanatico on Brooklyn based Hallucienda Records, new EPs on Fenou and Ware Records and several remixes. In 2018 Mathias celebrated the 20th jubilee of his label WARE with 3 releases bringing reworked and remixed Ware classics and 3 more EPs on Tiefschwarz' Souvenir Music, british label legend Third Ear and Biotop Label.

Other releases of Mathias appeared on Mo's Ferry Productions, Compost, Tic Tac Toe Rec., Force Inc., Multicolor, BluFin Records, Adjunct, WIR Recordings, Blaou Sounds and many others. In 1997 he started WARE which released 97 EPs until now (as of February 2019). 2001 saw his massive club hit "Hey Little Girl", 2002 "Musik ohne Bass" entered the clubs. In April 2005 he released his album "Coincidance", its title track was successfully remixed by Trentemøller. On his album „Unequal Equality“ (2009), Mathias collaborated with Lucy, Alex Smoke, Xhin, And.id, Benjamin Brunn and many others, and he produced remixes for Steve Bug („LoverBoy“), Luomo („Tessio“), Faust,

Schaffhäuser’s motto at the turntables is: Purism sucks! The quality of the music is what’s important, not sheer functionality and trendyness. That is: at times his sets can be rather varied from his very own style, dirty + dark house, and thumping techno. And more and more often Schaffhäuser uses his microphone and croons some evergreens to his records which is a very special live experience.

MTBF alis MIKE WALL and HAWKISON produced this EP before Mike sadly suddenly died.

They both were a big mates. WIR is Mike`s music heritage for you.
Nadja Lind and D. Diggler makes this great EP with a strong remix complete.

Support by : Benno Blome, Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, Noah Pred, Patrick Zigon, Tobsen Graale, Rennie Foster, Caylem Simeon, Joell Mull, Gabriel Le Mar, Frivolous uvm

Another pumping package from Politics Of Dancing, with original tracks from the eponymous label boss and Ray Mono, and a pair of remixes from Cab Drivers and Cuartero respectively to boot. You know what to expect - smooth pads, subtle acid squelch and wriggling, irresistible teccy beats, relentless and super-playable, but with an ear for detail that makes sure they stay fresh right to the runout groove.

First run for this new project from Italy. 3 killer tracks from Rihen duo.

Don't miss it!

Holic Trax offers up its 3rd compilation. Put together by label boss Tomoki Tamura, the selection features a range of artists old and new and will be released on two slabs of vinyl.

Razom back to Vinyl releases , only wax , no repress !

On Sight Series is back with their second VA, including tracks by the Blossy duo Thorgerdur & A:G, IFF (Intergalactic Faerie Funk), and Onoffon. Artwork by Luigi Rodriguez.

Mar Sureste is a compilation album with various artists ( Arturo Hernzama, Michelle, Fede Lijtmaer, Angel) released by Ecofrequence Label.

Ecofrequence was created two years ago in Punta del Este (Uruguay) and was set up by a few friends who share a strong passion with nature, ecology and electronic music. They frequently participate in beach clean ups, which ignited their passion to bring music and ecology together.

ECOFREQUENCE is a NGO Focused on promoting beach clean ups. Every clean up session is accompanied with dj/sets from local artists during the beach sun set. This has involved into an eco/friendly (Record) Label and its profit will be reinvested in continuing their vision, bringing electronic music and environmental activism together.

Mar Sureste means Southeast Swell which comes to the coast of Uruguay Bringing to us great wave conditions and crystalline warm water, which is both good for marine flora and fauna.

The wonderful LINE EP by Viktor Talking Machine sees the light of day with a new remix pack. andhim shoot a magical remix into orbit and convert JOKO into a stunning dreamcatcher. Detailed, fruity and mind-blowing down to the last meta-level. Till von Sein jumps with LINE on a well waxed longboard, experiences bubbly groove tubes and refreshes us with warm Hawaiian vibes, luscious percussion and a unique character from the first to the last beat - sun for the soul.

We are proud to present a hidden gem producer from Los Angeles, California scene. A talent that raises his hand in a forceful way with this release. Orlando Valencia aka Volen who has brought his highly energetic, raw and intergalactic sounds to the label and for the first time releasing his music on wax. Volen explores the intersection between house, breaks, techno and electro with a real futuristic and mature sound, all the tracks are very attached to the ideology of the label, without a doubt a release that will make a lot of noise on our favorite planet called earth.

A LEMON DREAM fuelled night out at the CHICKEN'S HEAD ends, seven friends WELCOME themselves back to the studio, a sense of anticipation fills the AIR, no-one wants to go HOME.. Tracks already danced to by thousands across the globe on this EP – as played by Dixon, Hunee, Axel Boman, DJ Tennis, Butch, Ruf Dug, Mano Le Tough, Jimi Jules the list goes on... Studio Barnhus is proud to present UK producer Wallace & his Lemon Dreams, the result of one of the very best demo emails ever received at label HQ!

Kreisless first release kicks off with four minutely worked tracks by Berlin based artist Goris Lecker. A trip through acid sounds synth melodies, energetic rhythms along with deep enticing atmospheres. Starting with Nonsaude, a prominent breakbeat enriched by a subtly distorted bass and an euphoric stab. Followed by Frust switching to a dark late-night mood where techno sounds hoard the track. On the B side jazzy Rhodes chords show up with Donin where a hypnotic 303 synth loop takes the lead. Ceibo culminates the record with a sound journey of melodies and effects.

Fresh off the back of his most successful year yet, Ben Rau is in the perfect place to usher in the next generation of production talents , and so the vinyl only META is borne.
With prior experience in label management coming via his own INKAL imprint, an outlet for Ben's own productions , and with 4 represses on the first and second release respectively ,Ben is in prime position to lend his hand to a new breed of production and
DJ talent.
Created with the aim of helping push those on the brink of becoming regulars on the leading labels and those most cult-associated as shining stars within the underground.
Rhymos steps up to inaugurate the imprint in a reliably bass and groove heavy style.
A sterling name within minimal house & techno, that has been bubbling on the horizon throughout 2017, with headline appearances including Fabric's main room as part of
WetYourSelf!, Rhymos' 'Seizure' EP sets ablaze with the rolling subline of the title track,
that is accompanied by shimmering hats, that are intertwined with intermittent fx and synth licks throughout. 'Mi Casa Su Casa' provides the perfect B-side, a more rough and ready approach that is mixed with ambient pads and spaced out stabs in the breakdown, which break the track up nicely.
True to form, Ben provides a deeper touch to 'Mi Casa Su Casa', while still maintaining its dancefloor credibility. Glistening highs hypnotic pads and minimal trademark glitch ,
blissful chords and delayed vocals permeate Ben's remix ,
stripping the the track back to just its rumbling low end and drums after the break ensures the track slams and will whip even larger floors into a frenzy.

repressed !

Since Skober's massive success with his remix for Monika Kruse's 'Highway No. 4' at lot has changed for the Ukrainian artist: New releases on Tronic and Phobiq and now finally his debut on Terminal M is in the pipeline. Curious to hear which of the 3 tracks you prefer.

The spirit of free flowing electricity is waving thru the maschines. Modulated and restrained by current randomness, arranged by body and soul.

Sometimes odd and trippy-sometimes magical and mysterious, like the unconventional spiritual future.

Uk`s finest vaccine. Works in any way.

Tonic D Records presents the 1st vinyl release featuring 4 great Artists of the scene. Mr. Deka + SaDin on the A Side and Marina Karamarko + Tony G on the B Side.

There's something special about old friends making music together.
Weleli, originally released by Victor Diawara under his latest project
Afrodelic, carries a deep and very personal story. It speaks of loss,
crucial life decisions and paying tribute to one's roots. But like every
great story, it doesn't stop with simply being told. And this EP offers
four new versions of Weleli, interpreted and narrated by a good friend
of Victor, Ten Walls.

It opens with Remake that maintains the reverie and a certain
melancholic peacefulness of the original. Featuring electric guitar,
bass and synths, along with ngoni, balafon and the Malian children
choir, it stays true to the original Afrodelic style: a mix of African
and electronic music. The following Acoustic Edit is the most serene
take on the song of them all. It's a stripped-down version dedicated to
highlight and give space for the vocals, traditional instruments and
percussive elements.

Remixes are without a doubt pieces of Ten Walls creation. The mood
changes quite a bit to a colder and much more aggressive vibe. The
faster tempo and heavy synths give the African elements almost a tribal color, instantly making the song even more danceable. Remixes is where the song truly shines in new light, making it a true collaboration combining the talent of both musicians.

Instinct remains at the forefront of the UK garage scene as we roll into 2022 thanks to more heat like this from Main Phase. He follows up standout tunes on the likes of Time Is Now, Dansu Discs and Lost City Archives with his most complete statement yet. Opener 'Treat Me Right' is a lively stepper with lush hits and a wobbling bottom end. 'Whale Dub' gets darker and more stripped back but swings just as infectiously, then 'Nuff' layers up brain-melting bass with rude vocals and 'OG' ups the energy with a pumping old school sound and plenty of characterful details. There is more retro garage gold on closer 'Body' to make this a hugely useful EP.

Vordergrundmusik's head honcho re:deep kicks off the Vertigo remix series with his interpretation of Aural Drift. He gives the track a whole new vibe by adding a lively beat and garnishing it with restrained sounds and beautiful harmonies. An oh so cozy affair!

The second installation is of no other than one of Shitkatapult's labelfounders, T.Raumschmiere.
Keeping the vibe of the original whilst spicing it up with effectful and driving elements. An energetic 135 bpm madness to go wild to!

In between the striking synth jabs and arcane vocals of Back to Life, Rittik Wystup spins a net of sharp, crackly drums and fondle, almost trickling piano tones. His elation to combining electronic and acoustic spaces is mirrored throughout the rework, echoing his own unique sound note by note.

Last but not least, we are very delighted to have the german powerduo Extrawelt on the remix duties. The Cluster Buster version takes the original on a dark and imposing journey of huge 808s, raw synths and celestial widescreen pads. Turning it into a sturdy yet cinematic beast of an electro tune. While the Laser Blazer Remix takes things to a whole new level. Ever since Extrawelt started playing this version in their live sets, people have been going absolutely nuts! As the title already suggests, an absolute highlight and surely one for the books!

From his cult project “Chaser” in the 90’s with Lars Sandberg aka Funk D’void or releasing massive hit records under his own name and other aliases, globetrotting the world during years in consequence and securing residencies at places like Sub Club, The Arches, The Tunnel or Space Ibiza back in the days, Nigel Hayes has truly done it all and did it good but he seems to continue to do so, “Tribal Warfare” EP is just the proof of that.
We are really happy to welcome this essential UK producer to the label roster and we hope you enjoy this record as much as we did.

For over 3 decades, Orlando Voorn has been a force in dance music like few others. One of the first Dutch producers to establish a connection between Detroit and Amsterdam (check “Game One” his collaboration with Juan Atkins for Metroplex). He has recorded under a trove of alias that include Fix, Frequency, Format to name a few. He maintains a relentless release schedule, and we are very grateful that he found the time to make his return to Kompakt after his well received 2021 “Internal Destination” EP.

The track “So Deep” lives up to the title. A soulful vocal and sincere house beat simmer through an eerie soundscape loop. “Deeper Shades” keeps the vibe of the A Side and makes for a serene and moody deep house journey of epic proportions. Last but not least, “March Of Freedom” brings out the best of Orlando’s visionary production. Sweeping synths and sounds cascade into a momentous track that fits the peak time or in those eternal late night sets.

It's time to grow up (a bit) for the vehicle fam and step into a new territory with this collaborative artist EP by Salomo and Reece Walker (fka DJ Carmel) who both wrote one single dance track and two were produced side by side in Leipzig.

No 4 ! from Francesco Del Garda's Timeless imprint.

Duboka Records proudly welcomes Lizz to the family this vinyl only release comes with a special remix from Priku.

It's time to get to know Club Magnus, a new label that launches with Moonlight 001, a various artist collection that brings together some fresh contemporary talents across three forward thinking cuts. Jay Tripwire opens up with his scintillating tech house sounds embellished with all the usual acid and afemtparty freakiness. Magnus Asberg then keeps you on your toes with his nimble drum work and the cyborg electro funk of 'Sunset' (vs Sound Of The Suburbs) while Microman closes with the more dark, involving and intense techno convulsions of 'Inga Aviseringar'.

Kicking off the first Partisan release of 2022, Oslo based producer A:G dives deep with his “Human In Progress” EP.

Full of warm infectious energy, acid and rave mood, gripping emotion, amalgamated with some serious synth seduction; A:G's unique production style shines, transcending you to a new state of mind.
We wonder how he managed to craft the perfect balance; animated yet serious, innovative and yet danceable.

Drop the needle on the record and let it blow you away!

“Quivering in Time” is the debut album by DJ and producer Eris Drew on T4T LUV NRG, the label she runs with partner Octo Octa. In 2020, after the release of Trans Love Vibration (NAIVE, 2018) and Transcendental Access Point (Interdimensional Transmissions, 2020), Eris moved from her hometown of Chicago to rural New Hampshire and recorded the nine beautiful songs featured here. Her first album feels something like her DJ sets, with stacked layers of vinyl samples and turntable manipulations serving as a fast-moving foundation for hand-played keyboard riffs, walls of percussion and sampled, scratched and strummed guitar tones. On each song for the album Eris expresses the anxiety and hope of her present. She wrote, recorded, and mixed the album as she stared into the forest through her studio window, collapsing present and past into future, her memories and body literally quivering in time.

The songs are cast with Eris’s experiences and intentions. The plucky progressive Loving Clav is in the form of an evocation (“good times come to me now....”), while the tracks Time to Move Close and Show U Love express Eris’s longing for togetherness. The hardcore Pick ‘Em Up (“...and it might be a different story”) and organ-heavy Ride Free are funky odes to psychedelics, hard dancing and the subjectivity of real lived experience. The twinkling house of Howling Wind and the tempo-shifting bop of Sensation capture the mystery of the forest cabin where Eris spent most of the last 15 months. Two booming hip house dubs round out the album, Baby and Quivering in Time, each an itchy track about hope and personal resilience. As with her prior work, Eris’s approach to music making is unique and genre-dissolving. Ultimately, her special sound is a metaphor for her main message, which is that every person deserves to be themself.

For the fourth vinyl release of the well-established Insane Code Recording label, a multifaceted artist is proposed: Forcytek. His works range from various styles of electronics, from classical House to experimentation with industrial-type sequences and sounds. In this work, however, thanks to the vocal accompaniment of an Underground artist: Sadimah (SADI Oortmood), she expresses herself with a track in the Melodic Techno style. On a day of winter weather, inspired by her machines (including the unmistakable classical percussion of the Roland TR-909) and the singer's dark voice, the December One track is generated. From this track, an EP with 3 remixes and an Acappella is obtained.

The first remix is by the producer and artist of the same ICR who takes us on a sonic journey through the effects and voice of Sadimah with very original percussion and timbres created ad hoc with his special machines.
The second remix is from the explosion of Dancefloor, proposed by a great DJ and producer, legend of southern Italy: Federico Guglielmi who with his global vision of music will make us dance from the beginning to the end of the track.

The third remix is proposed to us by another great artist from North East Italy: mister Mauro Novani who with his superfine style and class takes us on a journey between fresh sounds and perfect joints for an infinite physical and mental dance.
In the middle of the EP, Sadimah's Acappella is inserted, to allow DJs to be able to use it and mix it with imagination in their various personal sets.

In a world characterised by the mundane, novelty is an increasingly hard-pressed experience to find. But somehow, French DJ/producer Karaba seems to know exactly how to balance the precipitous contest between technicality and innovation.

For the 16th release on Haŵs, Karaba writes a love letter to 90s tech house and the underground Parisian scene from his home town in Lille. Sewing together intricate synths, trippy breaks and rumbling tech house loops into an abstract tapestry, the final result is a collection of dancefloor curveballs that somehow, with all the idiosyncrasies, make total sense.

'Belly Pad’ is a sharp opener, with a never-ending spiral of kaleidoscopic grooves and instinctively plaited synths. ‘Transform’ has all the charm of a delightfully subterranean level in an old-school video game, positioning rebellious acid lines into a playful, malevolent swing. On the B-side, ‘Digital Mystery’ slips into woozy breakbeat and dark psychedelia that bubbles up through a deliciously addictive bassline and melodies that coil back into itself. To close, ‘Club Simulator’ marks itself as a thoughtful statement on the paradox of creative flow; it’s self-aware but allows itself to get lost in a sky-high trip of lofty synths and rhythms, before touching back down safely to the ground.

The ride might at times feel like the driver’s lost control – but in reality they know exactly what they’re doing to push the edge of the thrill just at the right moments.

Guesthouse Music is ecstatic to welcome the ultra-talented, chart-topping Joey Youngman back to the realm of classic house music with two officel remixese of Bobby D'Ambrosio's So Thankful, And Elevate Me. These stunning remixs, Youngman's first house productions in more than a decade, demonstrates with absolute clarity Youngman's roots in and love of the house music genre. As an added bonus we've got two more tracks from Peter Brown and label boss DJ Mes.

Parallel Universe is back with another mind bending V/A. The second release will once again take you on a journey which feels like a never ending trance. As we say over at the P.U. headquarters: “Great minds space alike!”