House News

fresh Repress!!!
Huge debut release by new artist Florian Kupfer. On this four song 12 inch we're taken through a wild journey of a man and the story of his machines. TIP!
Very emotional and human feeling, these lovingly saturated tracks move through the worlds of techno and house in subtle, unassuming fashion though totally distinct in their own right as each song possesses its own personality regardless of the man/machine relation. 100 percent club ready, so take heed.

Limited white label release from Apexx Recordings

The new album marks something of a new direction for
Cosmin, however - it's a much more intricate affair that deals
in plenty of fuzzy texture, percussive energy and his
trademark skimming bottom ends, but looks outside the
techno world for its influences. "Gordian is as much a
document of my past year as it is the beginning of a
conversation. The title references an ancient myth, but
describes the very contemporary, impossible task of
discerning between real and replicated, authentic and
contrived. Coping with facts, objects and bodies, the
necessity of 'making it', fear of failure, fear of 'not being
happy' are today's topics, and Gordian is my attempt at an
exploration of those issues."
Starting with the deep, alien laced ambience of 'New
Structures For Living' its clear from the off Cosmin's
production has continued to improve and evolve since
Simulat. Abstract yet heartfelt, it's followed by the more
implosive snare rattles and crossing synth lines of the title
track 'Gordian' that sounds like a factory gone feral.
Opposing light with dark, density with space, tracks like
'Desire is Sovereign' manages to be both propulsive and
cerebral. One thing that ties the album to Cosmin's nuanced
back catalogue is the gauziness of tracks like 'Divided By
Design' where the distant hum of radio frequencies turn your thoughts
to Cold War era transmissions lost in blizzards of
snow.
Though the heads down surges of tracks like 'Semi Present'
sure will work on the floor, there's an underlying narrative that
makes this album as suitable for listening on headphones.
Non-standard melodies, otherworldly blips and a ruined
intergalactic energy seem to course throughout, truly transporting you
to another world entirely.

Super limited pressing of two floor-focused cuts from Jimpster's upcoming and eagerly anticipated album, Porchlight And Rockingchairs due to drop in May.
The A side, Rollergirl feels like the soundtrack to a dystopian sci fi movie, it builds and builds around an incessant 16th note feel with biting drums and glassy chords all bringing a deep and distinctly dark vibe to the track.
Flip over for Hold My Hand which sees Jimpster in a lighter mood going classic late night deep house with a simple stripped back, dubby groove punctuated by spinning vocals and bouncing stabs.

Early support by a variety of DJs: From JOAKIM, to EROL ALKAN, to SKREAM, to DJ SNEAK, to SOULWAX, to JESSE ROSE, to NOIR, to VISIONQUEST, ROBERT OWENS, DIRT CREW and many more.

Vidis hat sich nie als ein Erfinder oder ein Pionier gesehen. Einige sagen, das Rad neu zu erfinden sei keine Option, aber was, wenn man etwas nimmt, das bereits existiert, und fügt es zu einer neuen Richtung, Qualität und Dimension zusammen Also hier ist Vidis heute - ein DJ, Produzent, Promoter, Radiomoderator, Labelgründer, Künstler-Agentur-Manager und vieles mehr. Schlicht und einfach gesagt - ein Musikliebhaber der höchsten Ordnung, eine lokale Institution und ein Verfechter der Szene in seiner Stadt. Der Meister der Neuerfindung. Vidis veröffentlicht mit "Silence Please!", als erster litauischer DJ, ein Mix-Album, auf einem international anerkannten Label, Get Physical Music.

Next up on Local Talk we got a raw peak hour jam from Liverpool producer Dale Howard (Lost My Dog, Large, Morris/Audio, Off Rec).
There is nothing light or fluffy about these tracks, its just dirty straight up house music with a dark 90s basement feel.
For the main track we actually chose the dub version of Throwback over of the original mix. We just thought this version was soooo freakin' raw even though its more stripped than the original version.
You'll see what we mean when you drop it in the club!
The second track In Out goes along the same house theories as Throwback with jackin' beats and deep chords that will do wonders in any authentic house basement.
All in all, a might fine release of classic Local Talk house music. Enjoy :)

Finally out on Dj Kaos imprint Jolly jams 'TIAGO' Soul Jam, Motor Jam + Bonus track Lost and Found Jam An absolute floor slammer and has a crazy techno style! 'Hailing from Lisbon in Portugal where he is a weekly resident at Club Lux, Tiago has a laid back intensity that is reflected in the expansive and inquisitive nature of his sets. Raised on good music in his home, turned on to drumming by his older brother, he came to Dj'ing via live music. He has been at it for close to twenty years, and in the last decade added production work to his resume. Check his production and remix work on labels like DFA, ESP Institute, Golf Channel, Leng, etc. He his involved in a great variety of projects and working distinguish formats such as techno, house, chill out, dub, leftfield rock and disco.'

Following the success of last year's first two editions, Don't Be Afraid return for Record Store Day 2013 with a third and fourth 12' combination of Spargel Trax releases, celebrating the dual themes of great seasonal music and great seasonal Spargel. The contribution of tracks from certain bona fide legends, who appear under the now familiar spargel-related pseudonyms as well as some incredibly talented new comers, meant that it was impossible to pass up the chance of working on a third and fourth volume. Both releases are limited to 280 hand numbered copies, and come on coloured vinyl with a recipe insert.
Spargel is very popular in the Netherlands, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland, and almost exclusively white — else, it is specified by the local language term for green asparagus. Compared to the latter, the locally cultivated so-called white gold or edible ivory, also referred to as the royal vegetable, is less bitter and much more tender.

MRSK coming with yet more styles on SKUDGE.... this time he darkens up the rave and goes into some serious warehouse territory!

Two decades on from the birth of garage in the UK, its resurrection is afoot on the global electronic music horizon. TRAXX 'The House That Garage Built' captures the original sounds of New York and New Jersey house and maps their evolution through to the UK interpretations of today across this carefully crafted compilation.

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12. George Fitzgearlad - Child (NY Stomp Remix)

Teshno - "it's a colourful and cosmic wedge of house that displays moodymanc's usual knack for refreshing sound design"

TRX is an exclusive collection of tracks that spot light the unknown and uprising producers featuring on a brand new compilation titled Traxx. They bring us old school techniques against some clever bass manipulation to give us their interpretations of the original New York and New Jersey sounds.
On the A side we have LA based Rhythm Operator with their track 'Anytime' followed by The Real Connoisseur with the bountiful bass 'Faux De Baux'.
The B side begins with Munich youngsters Rhode & Brown, Schegg and 'Joyride'. While Purple Velvet wrap things up with 'Never Do You Wrong'. A solid EP delivering a new take on classic sounds and a taste of what to expect on the full Traxx album release on the 25th March.

After four impressive releases from the likes of Ossie and Behling & Simpson, 2020 Midnight Visions kicks of its attack on 2013 with a new EP from the UK's Doc Daneeka. Last year saw Doc team up with Benjamin Damage for a well received full length on 50 Weapons, They Live!, which stood apart for its pioneering hybridisation of house, bass and techno. Here, on his own terms, Doc explores a more extroverted, melodically rich variant of bass heavy house across all four tracks.
'Day By Day' slowly percolates on lush pads and skippy percussion until flourishing into a reserved yet euphoric track with the arrival of a gauzy old soul sample. From there warm pulses of sub bass prop the lush and rousing arrangement until the end.
'Just Say The Words' is another cautiously joyous track with nimble neon chords bringing plenty of dynamism to the buried deep cry of 'yes I will'. Rubbery beats sound clean and crisp, lending a most modern and contemporary edge to this new school house template.
B1 sees 'Everyday' teasing out frazzled synth lines above a booming bottom end that bounces in time with another well­placed diva wail. Shades of Julio Bashmore lurk within and the end result is familiar feelings of house joy achieved in fresh and unfamiliar ways. Finally, 'Sunset to Neath' is of a darker, deeper mood, where prowling sub tones lend menace to the chill of icy chords up
top. It closes out an EP that proves Doc Daneeka is continuing to evolve as fast the hybrid scene in which he operates.

2007 kam Kalabrese mit seinem Debutalbum "Rumpelzirkus" um die Ecke und hat einigen Staub aufgewirbelt. Nun sind sechs Jahre vergangen. In der Zwischenzeit rockte der Plattenleger alle erdenklichen Kellerlöcher und sorgte für Schweiß an der Decke, betrieb mit seinen Freunden erfolgreich den Klub Zukunft in Zürichs Rotlichtmilieu und bespielte mit seinem Liveprojekt, dem Rumpelorchester, die Klubs und Bühnen dieser Welt. Jetzt ist endlich sein zweites Album "Independent Dancer" da. Man schließt es in die Arme wie einen alten Freund. Vertraut ist so manches: der Blues und der Funk. All die schönen Tänzer und tragischen Helden der Nacht. Das Album überwindet Grenzen, weltliche Tanzmusik paart sich mit dem Klubsound auf sehr natürliche Art und Weise. "Wanzka" ist ein treibender swingender Afro-Groove mit wunderschönen, lyrischen Bläsersätzen von Michael Flury und Benjamin Danech. "Independent Dancer", das gleichnamige Titelstück, kreist um den Moment, in dem die Tänzerin und die Musik eins werden und den Rest der Welt vergessen. So ist das ganze Album auch eine Liebeserklärung an den Klub. Gegen Ende der Platte wird es nochmals richtig heimelig, wenn Kalabrese in Mundart das Sihltal besingt. "Sihltal" ist eine treibende Disco-Nummer, mit entsprechender Melancholie. Es geht in diesem Lied um mehr als um den Wunsch, Zweisamkeit zu erleben. Es ist die Abkehr von der Dauerberieselung, weg von der computerisierten Flachbildwelt, hin zum Erleben der physischen Kraft der Natur. Mit der Gründung des Labels Rumpelmusig hat der Zürcher Künstler nun eine eigene Plattform für seinen speziellen Sound gefunden. Das neue Sub-Label von Compost Records bildet in Zukunft eine Forschungsstation für außergewöhnliche Tanzmusik, die ihre Protagonisten und Autoren auf der ganzen Welt findet.

Fanzine Records' first recording is called Awaken EP and is by Orlando Voorn, alias Basic
Bastard; four tracks in which a classical sound is mixed with refreshing melodies and
that will be published on vinyl and CD.
Awaken opens the EP with force, personality and a great dose of feeling, in a perfect presentation
that leads into Imagine It, a track in which the artist suprises us again in a
natural track, as powerful as it is hypnotic. The time for instrumentals comes in Higher
Ground, where strings are mixed with voices in a pleasant track. External brings Fanzine
Records' first recording to an end, once again in a fun interplay of sound with rhythmical
nuances that from a distance could recall jazz.

The Second Rivulet Release comes from Stanley Schmidt. Incl Kim Brown (Just Another Beat), Rimini) Remix

From sex fuelled soirees to taste making record label, the Love Fever affair continues to be London's go to establishment for high quality underground sounds. After big releases in 2012 from Bicep and Citizen (both featuring in several end of year charts), the label once again calls on the talent of family member Citizen.
The 3-track 'Trax EP' opens up with 'Everything', an ethereal excursion that shows the development in citizens sound. Deeper and darker with a clear tribute to early 90s rave, it´s main room yet with a melancholic air that creeps up on you.
'Worship & Tribute (Your Love)', a slick garage track and most upfront of the release is a peak time banger. With some old school piano chords and an infectious vocal hook this one is sure to be a power play in London´s underground scene.
Lastly ´Glastique´, continuing on from last years Room Service, builds gradually around layers of expertly arranged synth work and bass guitar riffs until swinging highs and echoed vocals drive the track to an epic and atmospheric climax.
Over the last year Citizen's rise and unique style has been championed by the likes of George Fitzgerald, Heidi, Bicep, Jimmy Edgar, Midland, Kerri Chandler, Huxley, A&A and countless others...
Dreaded up and genuine.

Remastered repress from the first EVER! Harmonie Park release! Qty will be pressed according to demand, preorders much advised!

Off the back of his second club-shaking EP for CVS's DirtyBird imprint, Paris' ghetto mastermind producer is back for his 3rd outing
on his own label ClekClekBoom. After dropping their inaugural release, the stellar 'Champagne/Hugz (ft. Bambounou)', at the end of
2011 it seems fitting that French Fries return to kick-off 2013 with the label's 9th release.
A-side 'Everything' brings together flanged percussion, vast, atmospheric strings and a stumbling Detroit acid bass used in as a
Pulse. The first B-side, 'White Screen' is a Chicago style 909 jam complete with rapid-fire hats and techno stabs driven by piercing
claps laden with old-school 80s-era reverb. The final tune, 'D'Angelo', sees French Fries slow the tempo and bring together rippling
atmospherics, a 'Yo Vogue' style bassline and washed-out synths for this Detroit-inspired, double B-side homage to The Wire's
D'Angelo Barksdale... Let the boy be.
The use of bold, futuristic effects and percussive subtleties combined with an astute aptitude for clarity and fullness of sound makes
for yet another destructive French Fries and ClekClekBoom EP. This shrewd blend of experimentalism and dancefloor bass-weight
means CCB009 is likely to turn up in a wide range of record bags.

Paying homage to the beloved underground, a prime collective of neo-electronic architects spawn a quintessential four track vanguard. 'The Greatest' by Drivetrain (Detroit, USA) begins gritty and minimal, blossoming into an orchestration of vocal samples fused with melodic pads and acid bleeps. CloudMaster Weed (Meaux, FRA) utilizes the vocal stylings of Goddess Stephanie on the raw and sultry 'Sweet & Delicious.' Rennie Foster (Vancouver, CAN) makes a strong return to Soiree with 'Low Boxing" - an amalgamation of silky vocal samples dropping amidst heavy syncopated acid. Lush pads provide the final polishing. J.Garcia's (Detroit, USA) 'Lost' serves a commanding conclusion. The throbbing rhythm drives alluring female vocal samples thru an infectious late night sizzler.

MASK Released in 2012 as the first track to come from the mysterious 'Vaal', 'Mask' has been remixed by two purveyors of forward-thinking electronic music. Sei A and John Tejada twist & cajole the original into new and darker territories, whilst Vaal's own 'Hut Remix' adds another dimension to the EP.
VAAL Heralding from a rock n'roll and jazz background Vaal is not aware of the strict rules that define & guard electronic music. Therefore Vaal is not afraid to break them.
Sourcing tracks and samples became an obsession: from this was born a compulsion to write, experiment & develop original music that could be equally human, equally electronic.
Vaal exists in the dark of the city: the secretive curtained room that you can never quite peer into, the dark pulsating dancefloors of the underground. Vaal has nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears & sweat.
Vaal is electronic, & Vaal is a Baastard.

walk to the moon - the title says it all.
very rare & vinyl only

support from: Dorian Paic, Dan Andrei, Nekes, Marquese and many more
very strong & limited debut of colognes best kept secret.
more than 26 minutes of playtime for your afterhour pleasures.
every item with unique handmade street design
be quick!!!

BALANCE, the PRESCRIPTION sub-label, released its first 12" in 1995 with this project where GLENN UNDERGROUND first introduces his CVO alias. Now this stunning SJU reissue brings both mixes of "PARTY TIME" to the A-side and the flip brings the deep house classics "MIGHTY REAL GROOVE" & "BONUS".

Murat Tepeli and ava. celebrate the long awaited single debut of Murat Tepeli on ava. with 'FEE FI FOE FUNK FOR ME EP'. At the same time it`s the return of a very well-known duo: Murat Tepeli & Prosumer. After Damiano von Erckerts & Tito Wuns very successful ava.LP001 'Mr. Pink, what have you been smokin', this release makes another clear statement, how much freshness and undiscovered space there is in House music. A space, which Murat Tepeli and the remix-artists Damiano von Erckert und Prosumer are surely filling with their exceptional tracks.

From Bristol-based producer Borai, known for his collaborative releases with DJ October on labels such as Apple Pips, Simple Records, BRSTL and Never Learnt. This is his first solo work via Tasteful Nudes - a brand new label from Chicago.

The second EP on the dutch imprint Pinkman comes from Roberto Auser who brings a varied EP with his unique westcoast sound. First off is the outer space dance track 'Never Say Never Again', remixed by Dutch techno pioneer Mark du Mosch on the flip. The final track 'Eclipse' brings us back to his native country Ausland, a tribal battle track for all the weekend warriors out there

Impressive Voyeurhythm debut by Elliott Thomas, straight out of Portland Oregon!! Elliot delivers a journey filled first record. Known for his kick ass live sets in the bay area, camera shy Elliot shows true mastery of his tools well beyond his years. The a side 'Sirius' is a serious instrumental number filled with analogue sweeping synths and percussive Roland drums reminisce of old Recloose and Carl Craig. The b side 'Desert light' has Elliot come to the floor with his own vocals, dubbed out bass and shows he's ready to forge his own style of electronic music. Available in limited run vinyl. TIP!

No words necessary...a bomb!!!

After a little break we are back on track with a definitive collector's Item: A special double A-sided twelve inch with two catalogue numbers, featuring four artists.
The first side starts with - In A Dark Garage', a dancefloor stomper by Okee Ru, followed by an untitled track delivered by Solidsoul (Kevin Kipfer & Dzanin Gabirovic), retouched and tube-amped by the Enterbt Crew.
On the flip side we proudly introduce our new label mate, Donato Capozzi, with his vinyl-debut.
Two special gems, not only for the floor. Watch out for more!

Hard Ton are back. Their 2nd EP on new German House label TOY TONICS.
What to expect As usual they deliver super effective 90ies House. Made with the classic sounds of Juno, 808, 909. And and even more effective remix by DJ SPRINKLES.
This is House. Real House! House that makes the booty shake.

In anticipation of his forth-coming solo album, Aesthetic Audio's Keith Worthy fathoms the worlds between the deep house and techno genres on his newest release 'Lamar'. This double-sided banger methodically blurs raw abstract intensions with melodic chord play and the result is a frenzy of purpose & deep bliss.

Unclear006 sees the return of the label boss Elia Perrone, who composed a latin sounds influenced music, with piano solos, long synths, fully melted in a continuous journey. The record is also composed with remixes from great artists such Dandy Jack, with his unique style that marks a psychedelic sound of minimal rhythms, Dani Casarano with a continuous hypnotic groove, and last but not least, Italoboyz, that perfectly blend sounds giving life to a pure dancefloor killer!

FOLD cut his production teeth as one-half of the
much lauded London deep house outfit Homepark.
His first solo release to date, this EP reflects
FOLD's extensive knowledge of house and feeling
for the dancefloor. A-side Slime perfectly fuses
driving staccato percussion with classic deep house
warmth. Moving Patterns is a more laidback affair
combining soaring vocals with an irresistible
bassline that harks back to the early days of jungle.
The EP is a given a special twist by an
unforgettable technofied remix of Slime from fellow
Londoner Ethyl....