House News

Brace yourself! Mandar is back on LHR and this time with two brand new full sided cuts soaked in epicness !! You'll see that these records will have an unforgettable impact.

Snuff Crew are on board for the new What Ever Not 12 featuring also a stunning remix by Morning Factory. Cool jack has been here!

Eclectic Avenue welcomes the inimitable Lil' Mark, one of the true stalwarts of the UK house scene & regular contributor to some of the finest imprints worldwide.
Here Mark expertly shows his unique knack for genre-straddling.
Kicking off with "Pulling Strings" more familiar Lil' Mark territory, with his trademark tight-as-hell percussion & firing bass sat below a freaked-out twisting riff.
Seriously, this bad-boy takes no prisoners....other than the ones on the dancefloor....
On the flipside we're treated to "Memoirs", a beautifully sumptous lo-slung roller, utilising a vox refrain over the top of a glorious rolling bass groove; like being comforted by a welcoming acid-bass-hug, this is truly something special. Nestled inbetween Mark's original cuts is E.A.R. main-man J.Cub, who offers up an alternate interpretation of "Memoirs"l. Taking the vox refrain & weaving it throughout the track like an instrument, J.Cub nudges the tempo up slightly & adds a solid percussive backdrop & a reworked bass groove, creating a cut which is deep enough to warm the crowd but packs a solid punch at the same time

Glasgow based MermaidS have been quietly making waves since 2011 with an infectious blend of choppy edit-style punchers and slow morphing body music.
The duo have already had releases on their own eponymous imprint as well as Nonlocal out of Canada, but made their biggest splash on Ali Ooft's recent FOTO Recordings' sampler EP Four's A Crowd.
Their contribution 'Run With The Night' easily stole the show on the release and made its way into many well respected record bags including Roberto Rodriguez, Ben La Desh, Andy Ash, Martin Hayes of Rose Records and the always on point Sleazy Beats gents.

The tides are steadily turning in their favour and have carried them to Young Adults for their finest material yet.

The Handsome Stranger EP kicks off with 'Cherry Cola', a looped-up thumper that builds on perfectly paced vocal refrains until it crescendos and blasts an unforgettable horn all the way home.

'Signal' revs up gradually and gains momentum with ease, displaying MermaidS' keen ability to chug with the best of em.

Flip over to the B and 'Chateau Mermont' thrusts full bore into choppy waters, cranking up the heavy heat for heady floor moments. 'Everything But You' rounds out the wax with knuckles to concrete abound - pounding beats and a submerged bouncy bassline.

West End Communications launch their imprint with a super-limited 100 run of Obstrct's Vault EP! Big room stab-heavy techno collides with raw house and the heavier side of the London techno-bass crossover .. A killer debut!

Classic track by Dj Kaos inspired by Manuel Gottsching got a well deserved remix treatment by Quiet Village and Elitechnique! Epic QV remix of 24 minutes thats paying tribute to the early electronix pioneers such as Manuel Gottsching or Brian Eno. A deep trip! Elitechnique turns the original in a sublime piece of trippy disco maddness. Well executed remix with loads of additional instruments crafted with care. Elitechnique is adding so much to the seductive grooves and sounds of the original in their tight arrangement which is slowly building taking the floor to higher levels. If you buy 1 disco record this year, this should be it!!

We're very honoured to welcome the Cologne-based producers HADE + Gutta to the Local Talk family.

Their debut release marks a further development of the Local Talk sound, balancing between house & bass.

The EP kicks off with 'Nothing Wrong', a track built around a bouncy bass riff that lingers and weaves around a clever vocal splicing.

'In Me' continues where 'Nothing Wrong' left off but adds more depth and ingenious stabs, it's a 100% bouncing track for sure.
Ending the EP is HADE's solo number 'Baphome'. A bass fuelled floor packer with nicely interwoven synths and a hypnotic house groove that remains present throughout the track.

in conclusion - A garage-esqe belter with the right amount of wobbly bass to satisfy all your DJ & dance floor needs. .

Ultra Knites continue their fine form and unleash the second installmant of the Knite Grooves series. This time round, Sem Marini is handed the A side while Mike Sharon welcomes vocalist Karina Junker for B side duties. There's no need for us to describe the tracks in words, that's what the player above is for. Into the fourth release on the label and many have begun to describe this label's output as 'perfect', Knite Grooves Vol. 2 is certainly no exception.

It's been Local Talk bosses Mad Mats & Tooli's secret weapon during their DJ sets over the past months and have destroyed clubs from London to Berlin.
With a super catchy chord theme, bumpy 4/4 beats and a slight UK feel this is as bad as it gets. It's just one of those tunes you immediately recognise and can relate with.
Together with a deep journey house remix from AD Bourke and a fierce UK inspired bass/house mix from Colognes HADE we dare to say that this is one the finest releases on Local Talk so far.

 Original Bristol cat Crackazat (now residing in Uppsala, Sweden) got a sound that fuses jazz theories, electronic 4/4s with a deep UK underground mentality. Think Underground Resistance meets Floating Points and your almost there.
Somewhere Else is the second single from Crackazat on Local Talk and in early 2015 he will drop his debut album Crescendo on Local Talk. .

Typically bold and 'playable' gear from this Anne Arbor based machine head. Heavy on the jak, this one. TIP!
"Incredibly this is already D'Marc Cantu's third EP of the year following efforts on new label One Electronica and Ansatz.

Of course, he has released on MOS many times before, including 2012's full length A New World. This new EP, Long Weekend, features three new tracks of fully formed house and techno with more than a touch of acid along the way.

The title track opens the EP with a lively house jam that has proud kick drums, plenty of muffled and deeply buried chords and a busy bassline that darts about like a kangaroo on hot rocks. It's propulsive and emotive as it surges along, taking you with it every step of the way. Next up, '1Lb Of Flesh' is a much more jagged and serrated track, mainly because of the manic acid squiggle that runs right through the heart of the slapping snares and icy cold hi hats. Full throttle and as ever delightfully frayed and analogue sounding, it's a real face melter. Last but by no means least, 'Acid Test' is the quickest of the lot, coming over like a slick, powerful fusion of electro and techno that whips and snaps as Dance Mania style snares flap about above a grilling bassline and acid wiggles in and out. It's a busy, fulsome track but never feels cluttered and rounds out another exceptional EP from both MOS and main man D'Marc Cantu."

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YouaND:THEMACHINES is the solo project of Martin who is a part of youANDme. "BEHIND" is his longplayer debut on ORNAMENTS and is a mirror of all his influences from dub techno, ambient, downbeat, Detroit techno and house music. Never before has Martin incorporated his music so much in analog hardware, field recordings and hidden messages. He has invited orchestral musicians to collaborate on the project and one of his main ideas was to use no samples and generate every sound with a range of classic analog instruments using modern techniques of the year 2013 without loosing the old spirit. Guests vocal collaborations from around the world include Robert Owens, Brothers' Vibe, Delhia de France, Keter Darker and Bajka.Each of them adding their unique character to the album indulging the listener into new mystical directions.

Well respected French DJ and producer DJ Deep joins the L.I.E.S. roster with a new three track ep paying homage to the days of old when house and techno were a fresh and exciting music revolution. This ep perfectly balances the sounds and energy of the past and renewed vibrance and resurgance of what's happening now in Paris.
words from the artist:
Back in 1994, I hosted a radio show on FG98.2FM on rue Rebeval in Paris. For us these were the formative days of the radio, our sounds were not accepted by a mainstream audience and this small and rough station (which is now a well established station) gave us a great opportunity and outlet to play the music we loved over the airwaves with no limitations. For us this was a huge deal, to be able to give a voice to the music we loved and present it to a wider audience with an undying passion and enthusiasm that young djs usually have.

Recently I had posted an archive mix from one of the old shows on the internet and Ron had commented on it. Inspired by these sounds and energy from this time period, I went into the studio and composed a group of tracks with this feeling in mind. Thus this project, which I named Rebeval, as that was the street where the radio's first location existed is now born.

HEADPHONIQ continues to provide service by dropping "DANCIN" by RON TRENT. JORDAN FIELDS comes with a seriously hot 1990's groove with "I FEEL LOVED". Then JORDAN re-edits a lost MORGAN ALEXANDER track and to finish up, LEANDRE offers the deep unreleased mix "LIGNE DE MIRE". HOUSE

The Lack Records team member Pablo Mateo prophesizes unborn futures and fates.

Following the debut 12' from young blood Happa, fledging London label Church break into the year with their second official release from up and comer Rumah. Following his debut collaborative 12' on Nineteen89, the double A-side release exhibits a maturing of the producers sound and cements his allegiance to affront, dance floor ready Techno. Both tracks centre around infectious spoken word samples, mercilessly spliced for the benefit of Hughes' exceptionally powerful use of rhythm. 'Stutter' combines bouncy kicks with glitchy percussion, whilst 'Murmur' melds heavyweight grooves with mesmerising, dark acid bass lines and cutting snares.

Church founders Apes & Seb Wildblood's spin on 'Stutter' slows down the tempo into Deep House/Techno territory, with simmering reverbed stabs and atmospheric vocals, this re-imagined cut is tailor made to be used as a solid club tool. James Fox on the other hand provides a slinky interpretation of 'Murmur', Stretching out the samples taken from Rumah's originals and manipulating the evocative, soulful vocals he is best known for.

The release marks an integral step into the early foundations of the promising label, Rumah is showing himself as a definite one to watch. Early support for the release comes from; Bicep, Dark Sky, Ben Pearce, South London Ordnance and Paleman.

Discover steep, rugged canyons, painted rock minarets, desert vistas framed by blooming wildflowers, soaring raptors and singing canyon wrens on the wildest remaining rivers. Join this amazing journey composed of quiet floating as well as exciting whitewater rapids.

Special Re-Issue of VOULEZVOUS V1 features LEANDRE's "MUSIQUE TOUCHE" & RARE DISCO's "UNRELEASED" edited by JORDAN FIELDS. B-side has 3 mysterious disco dubs influenced by LARRY LEVAN, edited TONY BOZAK DJ! Both sides originally came separately as one-sided promos! 2 hits on one hot package!

Another french producer on Local Talk

Yes, you're damn right.

Let's welcome Max Fader aka S3A (Sampling Is An Art) to the family. We've been keeping an eye on this talented producer who's been making waves with his massive releases on Phonogram, Hold Youth and 4Lux.

Sleepless 909 and Intensity are great examples of S3A's tightly spliced works of wonder.
Disco and Funk fueled loops paired together with slammin' hi-hats and organ stabs.

Does it kick Hell yes!
This 10' will keep any party moving.

Official re-issue of 3 classic tracks by New York house legend Boyd H. Jarvis.
Highly sought after, proto-house workout 'Stomp' finally see's an official release. A dance music standard we have come to know well from the Prelude release of the same theme under the 'Visual' moniker 'The Music Got Me' alongside two deep, grinding, instrumental workouts also in very high demand, 'In The Jungle' and 'Piano Track (Ray Piano)'

Transferred and mastered from original tapes that have sat in Boyd's basement for almost 30 years.

Note: These tracks have a raw quality as they were recorded straight to tape in Timmy Regisford's bedroom, never making their way to the studio!

Fifteen years on Ibiza, fifty years alive: in 2015 Sven Väth celebrates two major birthdays. With more than

Limited Clear Vinyl Pressing!
The second vinyl release to be taken from Thema's Strength In Numbers compilation finds the Brooklyn label drawing on four master craftsmen of subliminal house music with equal amounts of soul and surprise in their arsenal.

Stealthy operator Earl Stine delivers 'Get The Curb', which balances the perfect amount of percussive energy and dreamlike synths, impeccably demonstrating the considerable body of work he has turned out under a more familiar name for Smallville Records, Mule Musiq and Pampa in the past. Kosme operates in equally ethereal ways, although 'Red Beard' comes on soft and sinister with its light drum tones and brooding synth work, following on from his first release with us, April Moon (THEMA038) on his own Cosmic AD.

Madcap French house maverick Ark has been in the game for a long time, pasting every possible kind of style to his hard grooving canvas in a fine tradition of collage for Perlon, Circus Company and many more. 'Themark' shows just how wide he can reach for sound sources without losing focus on the essence of his unique floor-friendly style. Having contributed to Thema over the past few years, Martin Bellomo's 'Howl' comes on strong with its powerful vocal hits and a woozy line in synths, with a little finishing touch from Caramelo regular Konstantin Sibold to feed the track with enough energy to captivate a hungry dancefloor.

Supported by :
Matthias Tanzmann, Rai Okpara, Danny Tenaglia, Cristian Varela, The Junkies, Stacey Pullen, Gel Abril, Marko Nastic, Prudo, Sam Paganini, Aldo Cadiz, Hermanez, Alex Piccini, Horatio, David Herrero, Nathan Barato, Agent!, Enzo Siragusa, Chris Lake, Nick Curly, DJ Sossa, Sasha Sonido, Sebastian Lutz, Mirco Violi and more...

Digital Traffik welcomes Tania Vulcano , Kevin Yost, Jose de Divina, Acid Monkeys, Audiohell on a cool picture-
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For 25 years, Space Ibiza has been the world's most respected nightclub. Consistently hosting the most popular nights on the island, the Platja d'en Bossa club has featured every single great artist in the world of electronic music. In the year of its 25th anniversary, Space Ibiza has been chosen as the global number one at the three most important dance music galas; the IDMA, the DJ Mag and the Vicious Magazine awards.



In order to celebrate this 25th Anniversary, Space Ibiza and Cr2 have produced this compilation featuring three DJs which have become synonymous with Space.



For many fans and connoisseurs, Carl Cox is Space Ibiza. His legendary nights at the club have always featured some of the most forward-thinking Techno on the island. A staple of the club scene for over two decades, Carl Cox provides a mix combining some of the hottest names in the underground scene with the very best of his Intec label artists.

Kevin Saunderson needs no introduction. Along with Juan Atkins and Derrick May, he can rightfully claim to be the originator of the Techno sound. Hailing from Detroit, Kevin is the man behind the classic Inner City tracks 'Big Fun' and 'Good Life'. Besides, he runs the successful KMS label. His mix features classic tunes by artists of the likes of X-Press 2 and Paperclip People - as well as unreleased gems from the KMS family.



As head of Cr2 Records, MYNC has been responsible for discovering some of the biggest names in Dance music. Eric Prydz, Fedde Le Grand and Chuckie are some of the artists that have had Cr2 as their home over the last decade. A respected producer and remixer, MYNC has remixed the work of artists such as Azari & III, Nervo and Nile Rodgers. A versatile DJ, MYNC has given us a mix of cutting-edge sounds that are currently being heard all over Ibiza with a few trademark curveballs thrown in.

Johannes Albert, the man behind 'Frank Music' and active dj producer, always moves the crowed with his raw deep beats. After a long time of back and forth with JackOff boss Elie Eidelman, the moment finally came together to create the Suburban Dreams EP. Johannes produced two timeless trax and new secret duo BERG joined with a new interoperation mix.

Having emerged in the late 80s, making his indelible mark as a DJ with four residencies in London every weekend most notably at the legendary End nightclub that became his spiritual home for 14 years, Matthew was catapulted into the International circuit. Making music was always in Matthew's blood however and the artist has a phenomenal six artist albums under his belt (a seventh on the way this year) as well as over 120 remixes, and 160 tracks. Moniker Just Be is making its mark on 2012 with releases signed, sealed and delivered on Get Physical, Maison D'etre, Plus 8, and Intec Digital and with gigs at some of the best clubs and festivals on the circuit.

Matt Tolfrey drops the second single from his 'Word Of Mouth' EP this ... via his Leftroom imprint, opting for the infectious groove of 'Encarta' and pulling in Marco Bernardi and DJ Sprinkles on remix duties.
Matt Tolfrey's, Leftroom, imprint has gone from strength to strength over the past seven years, and his debut full length 'Word Of Mouth' earned critical acclaim amongst peers and press alike. Here Leftroom offers up another stellar addition to the catalogue, further showcasing Tolfrey's undeniably on point A&R skills by pulling in sought after artists DJ Sprinkles and Marco Bernardi to present yet another refreshing release from the label.
The original version of 'Encarta' kicks things off here, its cosseting Rhodes melodies, whispering vocal licks, gritty shuffling snares and sheer elegance draw you in, and further display Tolfrey's experience in the industry with its classic meets contemporary vibe. Clone, Planet E and Futureboogie artist Marco Bernardi steps up first to rework 'Encarta', putting a slightly more driving spin on the original number with insistent arp lines, crunchy distorted drums and raw saw wave bass tones thrown into the mix. Bernardi displays his more than capable production skills through evolving melodies and subtle nuances, resulting in an up-tempo, tasteful interpretation.

Last up to close the release is the forever on-point DJ Sprinkles, stamping his signature emotive, ethereal touches on the original. Sprinkles, as he often does, goes to full lengths with an eleven minute mix, meandering through an amalgamation of synth and drum variations with a genuine song structure, as expected it's an intelligent, forward thinking rework.

2nd in the lost tapes series from a true boss in German Electronics....TIP!
* Written & Produced by David Moufang
at KM20, Heidelberg

This Irish producer lands in the SPM universe with a versatile movement from the norm. experimental yet functional, deep yet accessible. Essential cosmic sonics for the discerning listener.

Four track split ep from Chicago producer Dj Skull and Victor Santa. 'Different Connections' contains a hybrid sound of Chicago rooted house and Detroit techno.

Finally a repress from the 1992 classic Rainforest EP on Serious Grooves. It features 3 classic and highly sought after detroit tracks. Produced by Claude Young & Santonio Echols, limited copies. Pre-orders essential.

Middlesborough duo Perfume Advert (Aaron Turner & Tom Brown) follow up their long sold out debut release on 1080p with their first 12' drop 'Kappa Downs' for Where To Now Records.

Side A leads with the 7 minute drugged out deep techno stepper 'Fata', where precise woodblock drums meld themselves around a stark basin of heavy dub and experimental pulsations that are primed for both the dancefloor and in ear exploration. 'Fata' perfectly showcases the duos ability to create something that is both completely 'heads down' and minimal, yet managing to completely burst with light, soul, and bounce - a feeling that continues to flow throughout the whole EP.

'The Fens' follows with a thunk-and-junk percussion, combined with a deep rolling melody, evoking skewed fantasy imagery and absolute pastoral ambience, and 'Creep Pop' closes the collection with the thickest rhythm section, where deep-fried pads, skillfully chopped vocal samples and deep dub textures perfectly melt into each other.

'Kappa Downs' captures the rich, clubbed-up face of Perfume Advert in full flow. The release retains the DIY ethos and one-take production approach of 'Tulpa' but refines the sound palette to suit club-play and party atmospheres. There's a clear step up in this work from the 1080p release - where 'Tulpa' found the duo experimenting with rhythm and texture to a degree that created an almost collage like effect of direction, 'Kappa downs' on the other hand completely breathes the confidence that the strongest moments of 'Tulpa' showcased - the lo-fi grain of their previous work has been dropped and in it's place strides a new glossed out groove that demands attention.

'Kappa Downs' showcases a more functional and direct approach to Perfume Advert's unique take on textural house. The Korg ESX-1 is still the clunky, beating heart of each track, slamming through with throbbing kick drums and fizzing hi-hats swung to the hilt. Brown's ultra-mutated synth work conjures rich, fizzing textures and heavy pulse rhythms throughout the EP. The Korg EA-1, several DIY noisemakers and some other quirky sound generators all find their way into the pieces and Ableton Live is once again utilised as the main production canvas and performance enhancer.

This fall, Trevino makes a rare appearance off the golf course with a four-track EP on his brand-new label, Birdie. Up to this point, the Manchester-based producer's work has been scattered across imprints manned by industry heavyweights like Ben Klock's 'Klockworks' and Martyn's '3024', but now he's made a home for his own relentless output. It was a natural step for a stalwart who never stops creating, and manning his own platform has allowed him to explore the depths of his sound with no holds barred. The EP opens with "To The Core", a driving house track with melancholic synths and metallic percussion. "Warmer" is more of a sunrise jam, it inspires a sense of wonder with gliding synths, yo-yoing melodies, and cute bleep-bloops. The b-side features the more ominous track "Playtime", which develops a menacing edge with a gritty bassline, and "Mesmerize," another psychedelic cut with wavering synths and glittering instrumentation.

Quintessential blend of Detroit house tracks.

Last Supplement - The debut album from Nathaniel X & the culmination in the "Supplement" series kicks off with Part 1 of what will be a 3 part series that will span the mind, body, and sounds of New York's very own Nathaniel X.