House News

Honored to present on this record another artist of Italian origin, this is Orazio Fantini with 4 sensational deep house tracks!

Really great deep house release from Belarusian Four Walls, including superb Glenn Underground Mix.

Four more Trax classic's from the vault get re-mastered on to virgin vinyl for new & old school collectors alike.....

Reissue of 2008's highly sought after Vancouver with a new special remix by Head High aka Shed.

Lee Gamble's UIQ label enters orbit with N1L's hazardous maiden voyage of strobing electronics and agitated techno-house. Born Martins Rokis, N1L arrives at his first vinyl release via ten years of outlier electronic pursuits including a split cassette with N.M.O.'s Rubén Patiño beside numerous live actions, usually in the context of conceptual art installations, generative systems, and multichannel A/V performance.With 'Wrong Headspace' however, he has coined the N1L moniker to open a less oblique, more direct connection with the 'floor, representing a headspace where he can pursue experimental club music and physical sensation thru the prisms of sound design and soundsystem pressure in a manner that clearly dovetails with Gamble's own aesthetic perceptions.A-side: 'Iguana Love Bite' twysts 140bpm grime-techno with chromatic chords in splintering yet deliquescent dance formations, somehow keeping a robust keel amidst the machine-gunning chaos, whereas 'Lonely Is The New Black' sounds like '95 jungle extruded thru a mental wormhole.B-side: 'Stuck In A Cube' tacks toward alien tribal house with lush effect, cycling thru multiple time signature changes and ambient dimensions to a heady techno rush, where 'Wrong Headspace' comes down with the crankiest, de-glazed electronics forged into what sounds like a L.I.E.S. record from the year 2020. It's a superb start for the label with some surprises in store.

Boston based production duo and room-mates John Barera & Will Martin continue their journey into sculptural, storytelling House music, with their debut album on Dolly - ' Graceless'. The pair's work has found a wider audience since the success of 'Reality', which found its way into the hands of Berlin's Steffi, and acted as a central gear and in her 2013 Panorama 05 Mix. John Barera has been a firm disciple of the House and Techno world for the past 10 years, and after launching Supply Records in 2011 has brought an elegant, resoundingly universal mixture of underground club tracks to the fore. A fresh and fruitful partnership with close friend Will Martin grew out of the pair's rapidly growing studio, and the latest results can be found here over the 8 cool, classy and refined contemporary House tracks.

Guy Gerber welcomes the wonderfully talented Sonodab to his Supplement Facts imprint with his 'Nowhere EP' - four original tracks, taking you on a journey through deep, dubby house and techno.
First up 'Acid Rhythm' is carried by a strong groove, flowing along on a deep hypnotic wave with warbling synths subtly rising and falling back into the deep dubby atmosphere. Holding onto the fluid movement and fuzzy warmth, 'Ars Geotia' takes a techno turn with warm stabbing keys and prominent hi hats that carry the track through a solid, groovy pace until the end.Next up 'Freak' is tighter, driving and techy with an array of intricate percussions and a precisely formulated loop, boasting plenty of swing and groove while later, warm pads envelop the rippling synth structures. Rounding off the EP and creating a cohesive whole, 'Bon Voyage' delivers a smooth dose of techno, beautifully textured with eerie haunts followed by dark waves and minimal clicks and bleeps.
Originally born in Barcelona, Chus Duran aka Sonodab fell in love with the old vinyl surrounding him in childhood and founding an eclectic taste. Starting out around 1994 as a resident DJ in his hometow, by 2004 after honing skills in production Chus signed with Funkdango Music to release his first record and later joined Decoder Muzique. A highly talented producer to emerge on the electronic scene, Sonodab has already edited and remixed for some of the biggest names in the business. It's certain we will be hearing more of his name after this stellar EP on Supplement Facts

Guy Gerber's Supplement Facts imprint signals the end of 2012 with a Various Artist sampler entitled 'Things Have Changed EP'. Featuring a few household names alongside some future stars; Alexkid, Borrowed Identity & Mechanical Soul Brother, Gab Rhome and Andrew Grant & Lomez, all appear on this release filled with quality and diversity.
After critically acclaimed works on Rekids, Freerange & Desolat, Alexkid opens things up with a monstrous kick drum on 'Euclidean'. Layers of lush arpeggiated synths unfold around shuffling percussion culminating in a hypnotic climax that peaks with the release of a throbbing bassline.
Borrowed Identity & Mechanical Soul Brother get the party started on 'With You'' serving up a hazy sub bassline and skipping highs giving this one plenty of old school flavour. Spacey pads swirl and cascade in and around the mix paving the way for a breakdown of epic proportions to provide serious hands in the air moment.
On the flip Gab Rhome kicks things off with a samba inspired bassline before a cleverly arranged call and response snare and clave pattern are introduced to create the groove. Expert melodic layering is complimented by several carefully selected vocal snippets showcasing this producer's strong understanding of sonic textures.
Fresh off the back of a massive release on EDEC Music Outlet, Circoloco resident Andrew Grant & Lomez are left with closing duties and they do not disappoint. A big kick drum coupled with a funky offbeat bassline set the tone whilst airy pads pulsate in and out of the mix. Shimmering samples and brassy synth riffs build the tension until a groove laden high end is finally released much to the listeners delight.

'Fields Of Light' is an ambitious compilation release containing 6 tracks by BNJMN, Aroy Dee, Lerosa, Metropolis, Perseus Traxx and Tr One, that focuses on other qualities than the usual style-similarities. Here, the focus has been put on some other aspect; their soulful and melancholic nature. On each side 15 minutes of dreamily emotive and sometimes alienating works from these 6 producers have been pressed. Some of them appeared earlier on Photic Fields, others are new here. Among these works you'll find a deep and multilayered sonic excursion (by BNJMN), a dark, futuristic and movie-inspired piece (by Metropolis) and an emotion-drenched late 80's inspired house music-cut (by Perseus Traxx). Each of these tracks may have their moment to be played, some might work on dancefloors while other are 'just' for the home-listener. But a true sentimentalist should find these moments.

Copies found of this repress of 1986 Chicago 12 - delightful stringwork on top of a bassline and choise drumprogramming, it can be so simple.. Chicago House history, very very nice!

Influenced by the music of Basic Channel and Detroit Techno's generation of Italian-influence Electronic musicians , Roberto Bosco has been able to successfully launch his career in only five years. With releases on many
international labels, such as Night Vision, Be As One Imprint, Applied Rhythmic Technology (ART) and the Wave
Music, a platform created and managed by house music pioneer Francois K. Now, Boscocomes to Balance with an
exclusive project, "Introspective", engaging with more tech-house inspired sounds than any of his previous releases. The first song from this project is "When the Rain Comes Down", a collaboration with Jenifa Mayanja that
offers a smooth deep tech production with spoken vocals and a hook of eternal qualities. Also included in this project is a remix by up and coming young Italian producer Peter JD, who brings more of a club-ready vocal to the table.
Side B is deeper, mind-tingling techno, consisting of two tracks called Untitled. These offering are only available
on this vinyl release and will not be included on the album, nor will these tracks be available digitally. The first is
an appropriately introspective affair, offering hypnotic tribal drums that burn slowly amongst haunting synths
chords. A real slow burner, it undulates slowly and subtley whilst unfurling delicate and complex percussion. Never quite committing itself to the club, Untitled (1) finds its only forceful moments in robotic string stabs that recall
Drexciya's early work, alongside an overarching aesthetic of being in the water. Untitled (2) is appropriately analogue in its sound for this vinyl only release, shrouded in tape hiss and driven by cascading percussion. Dull and
sharp drums bounce off each other against an orchestral melody that brings to mind the work of Kyle Hall. But
Boscohas an exceptional ability to handle simple elements lovingly, and pushes the tone of Untitled (2) towards
the euphoria of 5am sunrises over stark industrial settings. Simply put, there is much to be indulged in here, with a
rhythmic complexity well suited to repeat listenin

We are very proud to present our next release in the series "Various People". The first tracks comes from the very respected and highly in demand US artist "Reelsoul", Reelsoul delivers a classic underground vibe, raw beats and harsh organ stabs, one for the heads! Next up, True to our Plastik People tradition another track from the vaults! this time we see C & M Productions track "Possible", this track originally came out on the Lesson One EP back in 1997 ,which to this day is extremely rare and hard to find. Last up, Label boss Marc Cotterell delivers a new track under his "Cotterell" moniker, Striped down beats from that 95 era, Organ stabs, Old school vocals and a baseline that will destroy any dance floor. very much reminiscence of early KOT who he loves and respects very highly

Part 3 of 5 in the classic series features material previously released (Andres and John Tejada & Arian Leviste) on the M&G CD compilation 'Beneath the Surface' but never pressed on vinyl. Also featured are planned but unreleased nuggets from Brad Peterson & Ewan Jansen.

TWO MPC TWO THOUSAND WORKS FROM TWENTY SEMI-OPAQUE PURPLE FLOPPY DISKS.

BRUNETTE EDITIONS IS A PUBLISHING OUTLET CREATED BY JOHN ROBERTS AS AN ABSTRACT PLATFORM FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS, PRINTED MATTER, AND EPHEMERA. THE LABEL SHOWCASES INTERDISCIPLINARY WORK UNBOUND BY GENRE AND MEDIUM CREATED UNDER THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT INFLUENCE OF MUSIC.

After appearances on Werkstoff and Kammer Musik Neal White is back home on Eintakt Records with a quite playful while straight ahead thinking 12 inch. We start off deep underwater with the title track, a melancholic dubtechno drifter with a touch of pop called Goldfish. Enjoyable pianos, a rainy atmosphere, some classic chords and that tasty voice by Klavinora make that track a proper name giver. After that wet A-side we come up afloat facing the Livefish Remix from Rhauder (famous artist on the great label Ornaments) on the other vinyl side, a reduced (even a bit) stoic floor operator, driving us through the confusions of the autumn sea. Coming ashore and meeting Queen Ema is peaceable after all that. Conciliating with the world and weather while getting surrounded by warm pads, curly effects and again the piano hints played by Klavinora

As a follow up to Tyson Ballard's Feel Like I Feel EP Voyeurhythm proudly present remixes from two modern day legends John Daly and Legowelt. John starting things off with a well rounded dancefloor tool the VR team have been rinsing this mix over the summer to great effect and Daly makes most use of the rhodes building up to all the fist pumping action you would expect from such a stellar producer. Legowelt's take on the record heads towards drowned out tape machines, lead lines from the self confessed synth head, simple but complex at the same time are all what we expect from this legend, honoured to put them out on the medium they deserve - strictly limited small batch run. Recommended

Dutch power house mavericks Wouter S & Locklead drop MUCH SOUGHT after Utrecht banger STUTTER back with Rippin the V's heavy support from Bicep on Rinse,, THIS ONE WILL FIRE YO AZZ UP!

Trikk follows up last year's debut release on
ManMakeMusic with a second offering of
shimmering bass heavy house music aimed
squarely at the dance floor. The EP itself has
already been getting some heavy rotation from
ManMake label boss George FitzGerald, appearing
on his recent Boiler Room and Radio One Essential
mixes. On Basement Traxx we see the darker side
of Trikk's musical personality as he gives us a
stuttering techno drum workout with demented pads
and ominous stabs. Rounded is trademark Trikk
featuring rolling subbass alongside drifting chords
and swinging drums. Lando (formerly Lando Kal)
completes the EP with a guttural techno rework of
the Aside rounding off a stellar dancefloor centric
release from the ManMakeMusic camp....

The track 'Wander Of Base' will be exclusive to the vinyl release of Soweso 20.
We kick off 2015 with Efde's debut EP for Soweso! After delivering a killer remix for Samuel Dan's 'Shake It' release back in 2011, it's time for Efde to take the spotlight. Efde has been captivating us with his compelling dj sets and exquisite selection at places like Trouw and our Soweso label nights. With his 'Move On EP' this all comes together in a a unique blend of jacking house fuelled with warm pads and techno rhythms. Four tracks that are drenched in Detroit nostalgia, but with a very contemporary vibe and an irresistible groove. The title track has been remixed by the amazing Trus'me. The Prime Numbers head honcho has been making waves in the international techno scene over the last decade with hits like 'Somebody' and his recent album 'Treat Me Right". The remix he did for Efde is no exception; the 'Thrust Mix' is a dark and eerie banger that will leave its marks on the dance floors. Don't sleep on this one!

Dixon Avenue Basement Jams returns with a late-summer BOMB tried & tested in the field with exemplary results. If you've managed to catch the DABJ DJ duo at one of their many outings in Continental Europe, as well as Jackmaster, Optimo and many others this summer, then this will surely be a welcome ID for the many of you who thought: "what the fuck is this!". "Sulta Selects Vol. 1" is the opening gambit of Denis Sulta, pseudonym of a long-time collaborator here at Rubadub, working fearlessly in his studio under the cover of darkness up until now. Sulta's three-track offering serves up masterful edits tied together with his impeccable production work. On the A is "A.A.S (Night & Day Mix)", the track on everyone's lips and undoubtedly set to be one of the tunes of this year. And we don't band that kind of praise around lightly: this is genuinely HUGE. "A.A.L.A.S" kicks the B side off with a majestic filtered and chopped soul cut, and "Saturday Night" finally finishes off the parade with a blazing disco edit hand-built for post-Witching Hour workouts. This whole affair is pure club damage, destined to rock faders from the fjords to the floorboards.

Once again, this release is shipping with a limited print of Dan Axons art. This print is titled "Reggie" after the dog in the DABJ logo.

First release of Cologne newcomers Aroma Pitch with decent Tech-House for the dancefloor.

After the 'We Make Music' vinyl trilogy release in 2013 House Is OK men are back and ready to kick it. They took their time polishing this new black piece of gem you'll be holding in your hands and after a period of careful track selecting, dedicated A&R work and multiple mastering sessions they proudly present the first, full EP on the label! Janis got the honors of being the first of the bunch to claim it! Named after his moms' favorite singer Janis, a full time musician, is either working on jingles for MTV European Music Awards, or making music for high-budget commercials and German art films, or spending his time constructing highly infectious House grooves. (Busy bee this one.) His latest EP for Tensnake's Mirau got strong reactions from the international House community including legends such as Mousse T, who couldn't resists its magical moods and atmosphere. On the 'Parental Advisory House' EP Janis got to demonstrate his vide range of talents. Driven by heavy bass line and filled with a funky chord sequence lead track will easily be implemented in your brain with the freaky vocal singing about a girl that just can't stop dancing. Kids will need Parental Advisory before listening to this, as they'll probably be infected with the same catchy virus called movement, spreading from this tune. It's infectious we tell you! Adults are in danger of being contaminated as well. And let it be known that you've been warned! With 'Fitzefu Pumpkin' Janis breaks the groove in a massive 2-step pumper. Good vibes come up instantly from tracks first few bars as it keeps putting that beautiful, subtle smile on your face until it gets to its last beat. Flip takes off with 'Ensoniq Youth". Tracks name shows appreciation for one of House is OK camps favorite gear manufactures,

DJ SUPPORT

Early support from Laura Jones, M.in, Plasmik, Xpress 2, Huxley, Jordan Peak, Bass Culture, The Timewriter, Agnes, Seelie, Moodtrap, Claire Ripley, Raymundo Rodriguez and more....

Compound Trax Vol. 1 MD is the first from our "Trax" releases and its a split EP between Ernie (Minuendo Recordings, Deep Explorer) and Jorge Caiado (Balance, Groovement).

Next up on the Wicked Bass label is newly emergent Detroit talent Manuel Gonzales, aka MGUN. This is a three track EP from the man who has previously appeared on labels such as The Trilogy Tapes and Wild Oats that is aptly titled and that showcases his raw style perfectly. Opener 'Mono Port' is a sludgy, dirty track with scuzzy ambiance, grainy white noise and plenty of grit obscuring buried deep kick drums and raw synth patterns. Second track 'Frosted Lakes' is a just as knackered sounding bit of whacked out techno. Broken kick drums trudge below spiralling synths, static interference and the general imperfect buzz and hum of analogue gear and it builds into a loopy banger that will blow minds as well as speakers. Last is 'Chip Implemented', another dystopian bit of depraved sounding techno with groaning synths, hurried drums and plenty of stormy winds blowing across its face. This is hugely textured, darkly cerebral music that manages to be minimal in design yet maximal in impact from start to finish.

National Geordie treasure Richy Ahmed is undoubtedly an original brother and integral cog in the Hot Creations machine and since his emergence alongside the crew and subsequent blowing up of the scene, Richy has become one of the most sought after and hard-working DJs on the circuit. Now honing his production skills to a fine point, it's no surprise he's been showcasing on the label, with last years 'The Drums' smashing through on all fronts. Richy is now bestowed with the honour of helming the pinnacle 50th release for the ever-ubiquitous label. Lead track 'Sneaky Acid' is a bona-fide bomb for the dancefloor in full rave mode, carrying all the classic markings of a funked up acid trip. On the flip, 'The Bells' part 1 & 2 - already championed by Skream on BBC Radio 1 - is a bass driven banger centred on the hypnotic percussive groove.

Richy has always played an integral part in the label, ranging from A&R to residencies at the global Hot Natured and Paradise events. Having since made an impact at some of the world's best clubs and festivals including, Sonar, Tomorrowland, Glastonbury, Bestival, Panorama bar and London institution fabric, Richy has continually proved himself as an unequivocal party starter.

Armed with an individual sound that fuses the energy of house and disco with infectious funk-inspired grooves and a touch of dark, Richy's distinct style has always been championed by heavyweights in the game such as Jamie Jones, Damian Lazarus, Clive Henry and Seth Troxler. 2013's 'The Drums' was Pete Tong's Essential New Tune and gained widespread support among all the Radio 1 tastemakers including Annie Mac, Danny Howard, and Rob Da Bank. As well as a host of massive remixes for the likes of Katy B on Columbia, Phil Kieran on Hot Flush, Michael Janson on Resonance Records, Richy also had a major coup curating the Rinse: 23 compilation to wide critical acclaim, cementing Richy's status in the nu school elite.

Deepness Alert!! Horse 004 by Thorsteinssøn' Amsterdam based producer & live act Thorsteinssøn has joined the horse on horse stable and delivered 4 cosmic house jams. Tip!!

Rogue Society began life as a label in Autumn 2013 with a release from label boss and Bass Culture / One Records / Robsoul artist Jordan Peak featuring remixes from Mike Huckaby and Nikola Gala.
Started by Peak and long-term friend Peter Glasspool, the label is set to feature tracks and releases from the likes of Jay Tripwire, Sam Russo, Dan Curtin And Esteban Adame In it's first year.
Next up on Rogue Society and our first release for 2014 is Argentinian producer Jorge Savoretti (Esperanza, Love Letters From Oslo, Savor) with remixes from the talented John Daly (secretsundaze, Drumpoet Community) and legendary Dan Curtin (Mobilee, Peacefrog) who has provided us a vinyl only remix..

Having closed out 2013 in some style thanks to the inimitable sounds of Hector Couto, Darius Syrossian and Ben Mono, Swiss label Definition: Music picks up where they left off this time around thanks to British duo Origins Sound, who mark their return to the label thanks to the Detroit Cuts EP.
And as you'd imagine from the title, it's abundantly obvious where the influences for this one stem from. Make no mistake, however; this is no flippant, throwaway revival fare, but is instead a series of tracks that celebrate and pay homage to the Motor City's rich musical heritage. The title track illustrates a case in point, with its well-heeled bass timbres and its spiky yet infectious synths leading us down a stuff and stifling path that's laden with sonic nuances and undoubted flair from the first beat to the last.
Middling effort ''Black'' then introduces us to the duo's more introspective side, with its shining, subtle melodies injecting the EP with an almost tangible human warmth. Stuffed full with unsuspecting twists and turns, it showcases the pair's undoubted eclecticism with some panache.
The final twist in the tale is ''Amery'', a track that makes smart use of some lovely samples and a bassline that flirts with peak-time pastures. Trippy but void of novelty and still discerning, it's another track that leads us down a path that's full of hidden crevices and various other nooks and crannies that are worth getting lost in. An extremely auspicious start to the year for both Origins Sound and the Definition crew.

Greek producer laces up 4 tracks that combine textures, pads, rhythms, & arrangements that to feel deep within your belly button. The term House has undergone many changes, but always music that resonates with a listener's soul.

Deetron presents the third instalment from his Character label, melding the aesthetics of rave, the drive of techno and the swing of house.

The Believer is a direct homage to the classic sound of Detroit and Chicago, a testament to when these world beating genres fuse and collide in a tuff jam, full of swing, clout and hard groove. The track takes a skippy approach to the dance-floor, using a fluctuating melodic noise between staunch and punchy beats and double hand claps percussion on the break before hollowed out, bass timbres pulse as the track forms in different poly-rhythmic directions.

Following a lush dub version of The Believer, Deetron teams up with friend and some-time production partner Sebastian Kramer on closing number Dexterity - a trait that's actually become synonymous with Samuel's work over the years. Pitching up the tempo and pushing the beats with more vigour, he steps back from the bounce and major tonal chord hooks of the title track for a Berghain suited minimal romp, while unnerving basslines and synth arpeggios lay subdued behind frantic and hypnotic fare.

Dakini9, co-boss of Plan B Recordings and Sound Warrior Recordings, launches her first solo vinyl 12' EP on Jersey City's Green Village label. In keeping with her previous releases, Dakini9's work is always emotional and cinematic, and here we find her stretching out into tougher beats and speedier tempos. Made for the dance floor, this EP includes a DJ Spider remix on the B side.

Berlin's new hottest residents Eric Volta & Sebastian Voigt team up once again, this time bringing their infectiously deep and dark edge onto the Visionquest imprint. With intoxicating dreamy synths, title track 'Words And Chance' opens up into real groover with the seductively haunting lyrics from rising artist Forrest adding a new dimension. On the flip one quarter of the Visionquest power force Lee Curtiss takes the reins to deliver a chugging dancefloor ready remix with effective play on the vocal. Eric Volta then goes solo with 'One Last More' riding out through rolling percussion with beautiful textures.

Having both spent time in London Eric Volta & Sebastian Voigt have a shared connection to the infamous Lo*kee Sunday parties, with Sebastian being a co-founder and Eric a resident from 2011. The pair also released the hugely successful '42 Weeks' on My Favourite Robot.

Really making his way, Eric made his debut on Claude Von Stroke's Dirtybird Records and has since released and remixed on labels such as My Favorite Robot, Ellum Audio, Nurvous Records and Exploited Records. DJing from the age of 15, Sebastian is now a regular at the likes of fabric, Space in Ibiza and many clubs in his hometown Berlin, such as Tresor, Katerholzig and Weekend Club.Up and coming Forrest, co-founder of Amadeus Records, is one to keep an eye on. Having recently had his first vinyl release on Play It Down, he also has an album on the way on Louie Fresco's Mexa Records.

First class DJ, producer and live artist, Lee Curtiss has been busy playing all over the world both solo and alongside his Visionquest boys. Catch them this year on their Visionquest Thirteen tour playing 13 special dates at 13 amazing venues. It's definitely a show not to miss!

* After the huge 'Lucky Star Ship' 12' from Moon Man; Anotherday return with their third release.
* A track that will forever go down in Chicago House history - 'Fear Tha World' by unsung Chicago hero Houz Mon is credited as being the first ever Ghetto House track. Originally released in 1993 on Beat Boys, and despite an awful pressing quality, the original release the has been selling on discogs between £50 and £90 due to it's painfully limited pressing.
* Ripped from the original DAT, we would like to present 'Fear' for the first time on vinyl in 21 years - and the first time ever on beautiful virgin vinyl!
* Please get your orders in soon - Anotherday's 'Lucky Star Ship' release sold out in minutes!