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No. 8 on TT comes from the talented Athenian musician Lee Burton who joins the label with four classy cuts.

2022 Repress

It's been three years since Swiss producer Michel Cleis conjured a storm with 'La Mezcla", a Cadenza hit cemented into house canon as it was swiftly reissued by Strictly Rhythm, bringing the sabor latino into clubs worldwide. Some more 12s and a number of high-profile remixes (going from tracey thorn to skunk anansie,for labels like rekids , bronswood or Aus) later, he's now teaming up with DJ Koze's crew for his next move: a colorful, crescendoing 12-minute tune that's ready to make a splash in your summer soundtrack. 'Mir a Nero' begins with a steady, upbeat kick underlying a simple piano arpeggio - like if Philip Glass make dance music - but then some accents of vibrant hand percussion loosen up the vibe, soon progressing into rhythmic layers that cause the energy to swell. By the 4-minute mark, a subtle, buzzing synth permeates the background, contrasting the track's overall organic feel, leading into the playful piano chords and colombian vocal hook. Simply put, this is Latin House with that anomalous Pampa Records swagger, drenched with flavor like Sangria-soaked mango. Flip that baby over and you get 'Amaranthus", named after the famed flower that represents immortality. This piece stands as a color-negative of 'Mir a Nero", an unwavering stomp with just shadows of the piano sample heard earlier. Freeze-dried rather than sun-ripened, 'Amaranthus' is a dubby, more technofied counterpart to the A-Side, crafted for deeper and darker moments on the dancefloor.

Redshape's visits to Running Back are a welcome recurrence and a soothing reminder that techno and house can still come in several shapes and sizes. Related and referring to earlier acid studies on Release Me and to a certain extend on Rise, the masked man continues to find new approaches to the 303 canon with Acid Leak.

True to form, the seasoned producer choses groove over governance, lets batteries leak and strikes a chord or two with old lovers and new votaries of the classic club techno titans of the nineties - strings included.

Wing Wing is an exemplary excursion into the special and unmatched Redshape zone that rejoins rock and dental drillers, while Acid Flow counterpoints the titles track's opulence with a dub version - both hit like a streak. The curveball and icing on the cake is Frantic. Hi-tech-jazz in technique and -soul in attitude, it feels like a late contender to the quintessential Deepest Shade of Techno compilations. Four to the floor!

Sider is back on the day by day series with this 4 tracker featuring an upbeat A side mixing breaks & techno and a psychedelic and tribally filled B side!

tunnel’ second release is here!

The Mudd Connection EP comes from the other side of the Atlantic and was produced in Los Angeles by our online friend Ty Serna. Ty got in touch with us after hearing Eltouss playing some of his tracks during his Mudd Show last year. What followed was a long exchange of tracks, feedbacks and friendly conversations… Our friend was so inspired and productive that we would receive new material every single morning. The result of this nice overseas connection is condensed into this EP : three deep and rolling tunes perfectly carved for the club and a more darkish after-party fourth one. Tested and approved, we have played them over and over during the last year, and we are not ready to stop soon…

The final sixer from ‘Watergate 28’ LP mixed by Biesmans inside 3 months, a testament to his talent and
intense focus. Featuring collabs with Mathew Jonson, Mala Ika, TomTheBomb, Johannes Albert, Kid Simius
and another solo cut from the Belgian producer’s 17 original tracks for W28, arguably the label’s most
ambitious to date. And this EP’s a banger.

As we continue the five part journey to say goodbye to the Telomere Plastic series, we as always, are excited to share with you Telomere 020.2.

This second VA, features producers, Anderson, Aspetuck, Bænglund and Watch Patrol.

We begin off the record with ‘Funk Inspector’ from Bænglund. The track name here sums it up pretty well. Full on quirky funk in the airwaves. A delicious cut to keep everyone on there toes!
Next on the A2 we have Aspetuck with his ‘As the Fog Rolls In’, Starting off with a bubbly soundscape the track progresses into a hypnotic acidic journey keeping the mood deep and melancholic. Handle this one with care!

On the B1 we have Anderson who delivers another deep and beautifully crafted soundscape. This is a timeless tune that takes you on a sonic journey from start to finish. This will work wonders on the dance floor and during your introspective moments laying in bed with your headphones bumping.

Lastly, we close out the release with the one and only Watch Patrol who we have all dearly missed. We hope you enjoy this slowed down IDM breakbeat gem!

Very limited black copies as always with a few colored copies available via the Wex bandcamp, be quick!

2023 Repress

Following the release of 2017's 'The Brane' EP, Youandewan returns with 'Ideal Passage'.

Esente Records proudly presents its latest vinyl release signed by BRYZ, a refined journey into electronic minimalism. This four-track collection opens with Slippery, a fluid exploration of rhythm and texture. Self Definition dives deep into self-reflective tones, capturing the essence of personal expression. She’s Infinite Bliss brings an ethereal, almost transcendental quality, while Eternal Sheevy leaves a timeless impression that lingers beyond the final beat. Each track embodies the minimal yet profound sound Esente Records champions—crafted for vinyl and designed to resonate on every level

Shall Not Fade celebrate their 100th release by welcoming one of the leading names in house music Cinthie back, with 4 feel good summer house cuts!

Monstrous repress action from Chicago's Dance Mania - The source of the ghetto house movement, the rawness!
Club Style is the pseudonym used by 2 all-time Chicago legends, a truly all-star line up on this record, that's right, the pairing of Paul Johnson and Robert Armani. Say no more really. 'Crazy Wild' is a 4 tracker of infectious, grooved out, jacking and tough house jams, both producers fingerprints are all over this one. Narcotic, driving drum machines, phased out loops, armour piercing claps and basement trembling basslines are all over this EP, originally released in 1994. This one's a bit of a cult release from DM, collectors and freaks rating it highly. As usual it's a tough one to try and track down, changing hands for some hard earned cash too. This is the first time "Crazy Wild" has ever been reissued in full, just as it was originally released in 1994, complete with original Dance Mania label artwork. 100% legit, reissued in conjunction with Dance Mania records, Chicago IL and Parris Mitchell. Don't sleep.

Phantasy proudly presents a new AA single from Ewan McVicar, ‘Careless Drifter / Basic Foundation’. Undoubtedly one of the most prominent and successful figures in UK dance music in recent years, McVicar’s contribution to Erol Alkan’s long-standing London label is a love letter from his earliest days raving in rural Scotland. Debuted by McVicar at I Love Acid at Corsica Studios, and road tested at his own Handpicked parties, each track is a paean to communal party spirit that has informed his musical philosophy.

Patient but instantly trippy, ‘Careless Drifter’ coaxes dancers into a bottom-heavy bath of bassline and oscillations, revealing an alluring saxophone break that bridges the rawest end of the rave with unexpected opulence.

On the flip side, ‘Basic Foundation’ further strips back this instinct for club composition, dropping the tempo while dazzling with razor-sharp synths. The result is primo acid-house chug, alternating between light and shade, as McVicar’s knack for a melody emerges from his modular experiments.

Tip! New label by Floog himself. Tracks to remember, functional, brute, powerful and danceable. a great mix of electro, techno and house. Amazing artwork.

The third release of the Italoexotica Crew will take you back in time, more precisely to the Era of Disco music and the Italian nightclubbing, where the parties began with the romantic melodies of the pianobar and then ignited the souls, the passions and flowed into eroticism.

No faces, just grooves - Let the beats speak.

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UNKNOWN ARTIST WITH REMIX FROM ITTETSU - VINYL ONLY

Continually is back with another VA, this time with mysterious friends across borders providing an intriguing journey of sound.

The fourth vinyl of Storytellers Records takes shape on the mystical shores of the Black Sea, where George Heerd has laid its foundation.

Oven Sound presents: Under The Grill Vol.1

A new series of releases dedicated to the emerging sounds of our local scene.

For this first volume, Sueezo, TSO, Varis, and N&O deliver what will be the third release on Oven Club's label: a Various Artists record capturing the purest essence of its dance floor. A call for unity among Valencian talent, featuring forward-thinking sounds and a versatile EP that’s bound to become a staple in your bag.

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Mehdi M delivers his unique mix of headstrong house, techno, and post speed garage bass lines all rolled into one funky mission.
Inspired by the early sound of machine-driven production and exploring the wide spectrum of techno, Mehdi M crafts performances that balance energy and rhythm.
Through his label, Sonic Expressions, and a constant search for hidden gems, Mehdi continues to champion authentic, innovative music. Now part of Faith Beat, Ryan Elliott’s label, this new chapter has brought a deeper maturity to his sound. Excited for what lies ahead as both an artist and a listener, his journey remains one of evolution and discovery.

For our 16th records,

From Paris to Balkans Vol.2 is the 2nd chapter of this special serie,
a compilation with 4 tracks from similar styles, deep, dubtechno and minimal.


The opening track Aeki, signed by Sublee, is a combination of techno and deep-minimal where deepness meets energy,


Chorganic by Petit Batou is an assembly of magnificent chords and hypnotic synths which intertwine on a deep groove


Opium's Dust Yard, is a journey into his meticulous and melodic sound from deep-house


Atmo's Shyam, is an hypno travel with dancing drums and fx, which enhance the trippy groove of the work


4 unique tracks to play on any dancefloor


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Good things take time, and this time they bring us a true gift: Brett Johnson, a living house legend. From his base in Austin, he delivers a special mix of two classic tracks and two new ones, all with his unmistakable sound that has moved dance floors worldwide. His timeless beats return in the most beautiful format: vinyl. A unique release to enjoy!

An anthem in making. Ba Dum Tish is proud to present Harry Wills & Mikey Sebastian’s ‘Sweatbox EP’. Heads down, gunfingers up business. Talk on the floor get head-locked. It’s another day and night in the Sweatbox.

Belgian label Music Man Records presents Boccaccio Life 1987-1993, a new compilation offering a fresh perspective on the legacy of the iconic Belgian club Boccaccio - often associated with the short-lived New Beat movement. The 40-track compilation highlights the raw and futuristic early house and techno sounds that were heard in the pioneering club.

Located in rural Destelbergen (Belgium), just a stone's throw from Ghent, Boccaccio has secured its place among legendary venues like Paradise Garage in New York and The Haçienda in Manchester. Its bold fusion of emerging electronic genres such as New Beat, Acid, House, and Techno was way ahead of its time, drawing music lovers and clubbers from across Belgium and beyond. Sundays at Boccaccio were unlike anywhere else-offering sounds you couldn't hear anywhere else.

Boccaccio Life 1987-1993 is carefully curated by resident DJ Olivier Pieters and club regular Stefaan Vandenberghe, standing as the ultimate testament to a club that was more than just a venue. For those who experienced it, it was a community - a way of life. Hence the club's full name: Boccaccio Life.

This compilation stands as a testament to an innovative time in electronic music, capturing the raw, futuristic sounds of early house and techno. It sheds light on another side of Boccaccio, one that goes far beyond the short-lived New Beat scene. A carefully curated selection of 40 tracks, resonating with those who were there by offering familiar classics, while also reaching a new generation-those who never experienced it firsthand.

With tracks from Blake Baxter, Virgo, Frankie Knuckles, Tyree, and A GuyCalled Gerald, the unmistakable influence of black American pioneers is clear-the originators of the first analog house and techno sounds. On the other hand, UK sound innovators such as The Orb and LFO bring both sharp textures and rough breakbeats to the table.

Club staple tracks include dreamy excursions from Roger Sanchez under his Egotrip moniker, the relentless basement house of Circus Bells by Robert Armani on Dance Mania, an uplifting take on a hip-house cut from The D.O.C. (Portrait of A Masterpiece in the CJ Ed-Did-It Mix), a timeless remix of UK Formation's Age of Chance from 1994, and an alternate take on The Tape by Boccaccio club regular and Belgian producer Frank De Wulf, taken from his B-Sides project.

While not always the obvious hits, these tracks have gracefully withstood the test of time, and were exclusive to Sundays at Boccaccio. Now, they are finally available to experience together in one collection,offering a timeless snapshot of a unique era.

Accented Measures return to the scene of the crime with their first release on the label and come up some different interpretations. Featuring four notable contributions from TC80, Pedro Goya, Miles Elllis and Karaba it's a well curated release that offers up a variety of dancefloor sounds for different scenarios.

Adam Collins new solo ep and his latest innovation for the tech house underground label: Rhythm Trax Recordings Vienna. Run by Chris Rhythm and exclusive at 3345 records Vienna (3345ROOM).

Adam Collins is a pioneering artist in the US underground house music and launched his career in Chicago by co-founding the band Omni A.M. and the label Euphoria Records. His sound and vinyl craftsmanship are shaped by experience at Chicago’s gramophone and south London Swag records, both iconic hubs for electronic music.

Adam continues to shape the underground landscape, and deliver a four track ep:

“Acid Truth” is a bubbling acid bass tech house tune. The hypnotic bleeps and shuffles space sounds in “Newar” makes the bass before you know it. “Delegates” is the perfect missing link which followings the sound of the London underground Wiggle scene. If you don’t know “You Think You Know” you will know then what house music is.

Akyki’s debut on Distant Waters is an ode to his singular spacy house vibe infused with a minimal and electro touch. The newcomer in the scene manages to mix some hopeful feelings with an extraterrestrial use of fx and sound design elements.



The Ep is built as a resume of the French guy’s talent where each track has a particular color. The first one is a playful break in the style of a video game. The second one focuses on a bouncing catchy melody which brings a bit of melancholy to the project. The B face leaves more space to some peak time tools with a third track produced around an efficient bassline and wobble elements. The last track is quite different from the rest of the EP. With more saturation and a darker side, it is the perfect rocky tune to finish the journey.



We are glad to receive this brilliant producer on the label !

Alex Pervukhin is next on Mister Banger! Tysk problem means the immense pressure due to different problems. This track was finished under the explosions of the Ukrainian war. Alex Perhkuvin gives us 4 raw tracks filled with mixed feelings.

Our Prozpektiva series continues with the aim of shining a light on new, up & coming artists and for this installment we present the talented Anna Kohlin. An appreciated selector and producer currently bubbling up within Stockholm's underground scene, Anna has played alongside many respected artists and venues in the City and recently branched out in the production world with her debut release on local label Dirty Hands last year.

With us here she drops a 4-tracker full to the brim of spritely, fun-filled dancefloor house jammers. Från oss tummen upp !

After two recent intriguing VA releases (006 & 007) the Picnic crew get back down to original business with an EP from B.AI. Carefully choosing her path since 2021 with previous stellar releases on labels such as Sequalog, Fresh Tunez and Pleasure Club her latest effort encapsulates the signature sounds that have made her a standout performer since.

Fusing elements of house, techno, electro & electronica it's an EP with tracks full of intention and captivating moments further solidifying B.AI's reputation of having a style completely of her own.

With a follow-up to last year's opening release, a re-issue of a Two Step 2 (No Way Out EP), Curb Side go again with exciting newcomer Boink on the buttons. Featuring tracks on a few recent releases by the Ba Dum Tish crew, it's his first full original EP and he delivers four heads down bangers for this record. Heavy beats, samples used in a clever way and most of all, straight up vibes suggest it's a welcome return by the label and a nice introduction to a new artist.

For their 4th release, Gnistan Records enlist young Swedish newcomer Baenglund. After launching his Firma Grande label earlier this year he produces a varied five tracker here in his own imitable style.

As the Picnic name continues to gain popularity with carefully curated events worldwide so does the label. After a string of high quality well received releases yet another one follows in the same vein with boys of the moment – Data Memory Access, Shaque & DJ Tjizza contributing to a memorable EP.