House News

The genre re-defining chameleons of Hard Ton are back on Schrödinger’s Box with their own brand of style splitting acid house disco. Bigger is Better, a double EP album, has all the depravity and drama you would expect from these disruptors. “Waking Up The House” melts claps, cowbells and vocals over a molten melody. Bold stabbing keys are central to “The Right Thing”, lyrics spiralling skyward as a bitter acid line pulls the track down into the sweaty pit of the club. That TB303 goes into overdrive for the wonderfully demonic hedonism of “Bypass My Love.” Two-stepping jack is given a voice thanks to the breathy words of Josh Caffe as fanfare rains. The understated “Let Yourself Go” is a distant cousin of the bawdy and brutish “I Know A Bitch”, the heavy bass and cutting samples of the finale recalling the basement bruisers of Chicago.

Jackson Ryland comes in focused and ecstatic with his first vinyl release under his technoid alias JR2K. Jackson is based in Washington DC as one-half of both Superabundance and Rush Plus. He’s recently released on Peach Discs and Pleasant Life, showcasing his knack for presenting energy as a delicacy. JR2K “Walking Backward” is another illustrious highlight in the savvy DC producer’s already-accomplished underground career. Played on Hör Radio by Kush Jones and supported by Peach, Ciel, Clarisa Kimskii, Ryan Elliott, CMD, Davis Galvin, livwutang, Furtive, Golden Medusa, Lychee, Miley Serious, and Jialing!

The A side opens up whooshy and hard with “ExoGeni Approach”. This illustrates perfectly what I love about Jackson’s style(s)...it sounds like the sickest mid-90s techno track, full of energy and movement while taking in the atmosphere with repose. After the rollercoaster intro, the acidic up-ticks, lush synth layering, and perfectly crunchy closed-hats sink your ass straight through the dance-floor to tumbling free-for-all in the green-screen collage of your daydreams. Wake up…A2 “Call Back” splashes you with a glass of refreshing water…you still got hours at the party, and you’re coming up on some healthE shit…time to get back to that business of dancing your soles and soul away to this driving monorail of euphoric acidic techno. Choo choo choose your own dance destiny, baby!

Off The Grid christens its record label with a first release composed by very close people to the heart of its functioning. On the A1 we find a melancholic optimist house cut, made in collaboration by Ancut, head-mastering engineer from Analogcut, and Onirik, OTG’s head honcho. A2 features Onirik’s solo offering, a trippy dreamy off kilter cut, ideal for warm-up or early hours. The B-side belongs to Views, already responsible for a couple of releases on Garage Hermétique, one of the founding labels of Off The Grid, who wraps up two tracks full of atmospherical punchiness, clubby IDM, with his signature acid basslines and storytelling.

Since its inception in 2019, Beartrax’s Melodize imprint has consistently pushed deep, musical house and techno with contributions from John Tejada, Fort Romeau, Carl Finlow, and many more standing alongside Beartrax’s original productions throughout the label’s back catalogue.

Leading the sixth release, ‘Phantom Night’ sees haunted atmospherics nestled amongst ethereal synth licks, before a cinematic violin takes centre stage. Johannes Albert’s remix peppers elements of the original with slick acid lines and punchy drums, re-imagining the dramatic violin for a fresh and highly entertaining take.

On the flip, the uplifting ‘Valor’ runs through a series of modulating basslines, glistening pads, and sizzling drums, topped off with a majestic cello performance throughout.

Rounding out the release, Lauer adds rubbery low end, floating keys, and hands-in-the air piano stabs to ‘Valor’ for a high-energy end to another stellar EP from Melodize.

Fio Fa is back with another release exploring his finely tuned approach to effortlessly rolling, yet playful pumpers that have become characteristic of his sound. This time on his new imprint Sunset Drifters, the label launches with 4 devious dancefloor cuts that solidify his sonic relationship with the sounds of early dance music. Straightforward yet effective, the EP merges his many inspirations - the dynamic drums & flecks of acid in proto-house, the rolling basslines of progressive, and the mini melodies and synth stabs of EBM and early rave.

We start our journey on a ride through the Turquoise Kingdom - a track that pumps & pouts. The bassline skips playfully between a short acid line, while sassy whistles light the way. We are guided to a moment with familiar samples from a classic, given a tasteful touch. This sample is carefully placed for a hit of nostalgia as we switch gears - going full speed towards Dash the bouncer. A held note keeps the anticipation high while building the drums to a frenzy. A task in tension building, the mood is sneaky & scheming. The tension continues to tower over us before we encounter the final boss. The b (boss) side begins with Enter The Turtle; strutting in at sultry o-clock, it is a provocative yet punchy prance in prog paradise. The release culminates with title track Sunset Drifters - a euphoric release, channelling the continuity of the modern progressive pulse. A stunning choice for sunrise or sunset, the captivating & catchy melody resolves into elation, bringing us a feeling that one would associate with their best moments

Sismo 01, first realese of the label by OMAR

Defex feat. Blondwearingblack – I WIN
ZOO Project Ibiza resident Defex and the Voice of Pikes Ibiza „Samantha aka Blondewearingblack“ are joining forces for a wonderful journey into oldschool elektro with just a few raw elements and the very unique voice from Blondewearingblack.
Reboot – Ma Bingo Frankfurt hero “Reboot“ is well known for his unique percussion sound. With his Song „Ma Bingo“ he created a special uptempo disco monster with peaktime feeling.

Deeper Purpose – We Move

The new UK Chart topper Deeper Purpose is well known for his unique Tech House sound and he often uses his own voice for his songs. Here with “We Move“ he produced a super dancefloor song. Very proud to have him on Board for Muna Musik.
LondonGround – Hot Funk
The funkiest song on our new Various Artist is from Argentinian resident LondonGround. His deep driving beats and special vocal cutz in "Hot Funk" are perfect for us.

We are glad to welcome in our vinyl catalogue this solid piece of electronic music. The Maple Mania EP will land in the best records store around the globe, bringing some heat to every dj who wants to burn the dance floors.

Maple Juice has delivered the best versions of the styles he’s used to play in dj sets and live sets: Techno & Acid, Electro & Footwork, Proto-House & Slow Disco are what you will find in this banging four tracker 12”.

• Acerate: A pure electronic structure takes a techno way to fire up the dancefloor. Hard kicks and prominent snares push the rhythm while a destroying bass line sustains the acid synths riot. Play loud

• Evriba: Straight from his crazy dj sets, a footwork affair. 145 bpm, broken solid steps and ghetto percussive sounds, cavernous basses, neurotic cut-and.paste pf vocal samples. Futuristic.

• Maple Mania: Early Chicago House, 90’s flavors. Inside the 4/4 realm with fat kicks, classic cheesy piano strings, relentless hi-hats, a disco heritage warped synth lines and funk samples. A tribute.

• Antinolo Melody: An instrumental mid-tempo metropolitan catwalk. Hip Hop drums samples dialogue with a steady beat over a groovy bass and ethereal synths melodies. Get lost in a movie.

Maple Mania EP is landing on the 19th of november! Proudly produced on Taste Rec.
Don’t Sleep on it!!

With "ERROR101" System Error introduces not just itself as a new label but gives us a hint of whats to come next as the V/A will be followed up by 4 individual releases by the artists featured on this record. "ERROR101" presents 4 well crafted dance-floor tunes that will expose any nearby glitch in the matrix.

The Melting Point EP is back on Dame-Music! Following the well-acclaimed Volume 1 last December, which included tracks from KiNK, Thomas P. Heckmann and Bloody Mary, Dame- Music is proud to present Volume 2 of this acid project, this time with label boss Bloody Mary inviting three guests to share the record with her.

The photo used in the artwork for this release was taken in Sydney's King Cross district in early 2018, and features street art by Owmag. Thanks to this amazing artist for allowing us to use his work.

The Melting Point EP Vol. 2 marks the fusion of four renowned producers including Hardfloor, Josh Wink and Alien Rain and Mary herself.

This release is sure to be heard on dancefloors this summer! 4 tracks made by and for acid lovers.

The Melting Point series strikes again on Dame-Music as Bloody Mary invites Skudge for a label debut under his Splice alias, whilst also welcoming back imprint favourite Thomas P. Heckmann.

Launched in late 2017, The Melting Point concept sees label founder Bloody Mary invite a selection of her favourite and most respected producers to offer up an exclusive cut that represents their own take on the acid sound. Following Volumes 1 and 2, which featured cuts from heavy hitters such as KiNK, Josh Wink, Hardfloor, Alien Rain and more, Dame-Music now presents Volume 3 of the V/A acid series as she welcomes two new guests to share the record with her this October to mark the imprints’ 40th release – three tracks made for and by acid lovers.

Up first, Bloody Mary contributes ‘Acetic’, a warping acid heavy production fusing hefty kicks and crunchy hats that has been doing damage across dancefloors worldwide for a number of months, before unveiling Skudge aka Splice’s label debut ‘Tactile’, an up-front peak-time offering that channels frenzied percussion and soaring leads throughout. Rounding out the package, Thomas P. Heckmann returns to Dame-Music for the second time after featuring on The Melting Point Vol. 1, with ‘The Space Between’ revealing a hypnotic, chuggy mind-melter that looks set to become a must have production for the dancefloor.

Herr Krank is a french producer emerging in the house music game,
he presents his 2nd EP called « So What? ». 4 tracks designed for the dancefloor with mainly jazz influences. On this EP features « Acid Jazz » a track that marked the year 2018 and propulsed him in the world of the electronic music.

lake people is back after excellent album phase transition. four different style of first class house tunes.

Spray test on the first project, a splash of fun in a house key with Jacopo Latini, Rizzi & Lapucci, Roberto Manolio and Moff!

We Are Proud To Announce A New Artist From Italy. Simone Have Released One Single On Superconscious Records Which Is Running By Fantastic Man. Our Friend Marco From Milano Has Sent This Demo And We Are Facinated. All Tracks Are First Class Tropival, Obscure Deep House! ENJOY!

Up next on the label we have some reimaginations of Francesca’s ‘The Inside Out’ mini-LP from last year. Featuring some extra terrestrial funk from Martyné, a deep space acid journey courtesy of Z@P, a breakbeat bassline pumper by Pleasure Club’s very own Bobby. & Mariiin, and last but not least a slick minimal excursion from Harry McCanna aka Henry Hyde.

The first compilation from the new How High label, featuring some of Tokyo's finest artists! Tokyo-based DJ/producer Ryokei's How High party label has released its first compilation single! The artists on this compilation are Takashi Himeoka, a core member of the Phreak label who releases on Cabaret Recordings and Binarysound, Tokyo based DJ/producer Hisashi, Chatty Chatty Mutants, Riku Sugimoto, who also releases on the H24 label, and label stalwart Ryokei. With a background in tech house, electro and minimal, all of these tracks have the funkiness and precision of dancefloor savvy, but are also
very DJ-friendly. This is the first release from a label that's been around for a long time!

Revered bossman Nonentity takes the Source Material back to its roots with this firing new EP on hand-stamped and numbered 10". 'Denzel' is the visceral opener and one that sounds as if its synths have been fired by the hadron collider they are so fierce and fast. The drums too are hefty and the squelchy bass rounds out this instant electro classic. 'Equilibrium' on the flip takes a deeper tact, with moody chords hinting at unease as the slapping drum funk powers onwards. It's a two-tracker that is well worth adding to your aural assault arsenal.

Swallow this: Part 4 of the Running Back various artists series here and as always, there is no long reading needed: 5 tracks by 5 different producers with different backgrounds and experiences. All somehow fit together and paint a bigger picture between remodeled deep house techniques and floor mechanics.
Yungruzt feat Eluize opens the dance with the emo-house poem Starlight. The young man managed to deliver a transcendental masterpiece that is best used for coming up - or down, if you will. A Human Connection is being made next by Baldo. Imagined and made for high times, the Barcelona mainstay applies a tried and tested formula isn’t failing here either: 303 morse codes, break beats and an on going automated voice message do the trick. The man like 9th House goes back to the deep with the yearning and beautifully composed piece Ara, while Tiger & Woods co-author Delphi trades the boogie and disco tropes for heartfelt piano house. Last but not least, new talent Signal Mute pushes it over the finishing line with another tearjerker. Shared joy is double joy!

After a sick intergalactical party on The Archivarius dancefloor, Antam records is back with an afterparty friendly 5 trackers.

The Italian duo delivers a deep journey through sunrise infused groovy techno cuts. Antam creatures are set to relax in Saturn with these full emotion tracks. Perfectly balanced to get in shape during the morning good vibes before going back to the exploration of space.

The 7th EP from Uruguayan Phonotheque Recordings by Z@P.

Serious heater alert here ! Gideön, the man behind Glasto’s hottest party spot Block 9 finally launches his own imprint : Homo Centric records !

We are incredibly excited to introduce this brand new label, and the brainchild of a staple in the UK’s underground House scene. As an introduction, we very strongly recommend to have a read through the label’s manifesto here to get a glimpse of what’s to come.

A deep and groovy opening track celebrating a true Queer Detroit legend ? Followed by an infectious and sleazy acid work-out ? Yep, and that’s just the A side for you. There’s of course more on the flip, and more again in the pipeline for Homo Centric in the next months.

Utter presents The Jaffa Kid’s ‘Acid Raver’ on 2xLP housed in a smiley sleeve with bonus perforated acid tab sheet.

While The Jaffa Kid - real name Daniel Pringle - has been releasing music since the mid 2000’s, he has recently become a man possessed, relentlessly and unceremoniously uploading over 50 albums to Bandcamp since 2019. Prolific is an understatement.

‘Acid Raver’ was recorded in 2019 during what Pringle describes as a ‘two week acid bender’ and is part of an ongoing series of 303-based experiments. With BPMs varying from the 120s up to the 150s, the tracks collected here touch on a variety of acidic styles from the stripped-back and hypnotic to full-blooded jacking fist-pumpers, then on up to all-out squelching pandemonium. Aciiieeed!

Mastered and cut by Helmut Erler at D&M, Berlin in 2020.

Limited to 303 hand-numbered copies :)

In the very depth of Rummelsburg the one has arisen. And his name was Franzis Skanner. Him and his accomplices are meant to change the world. Forever.

June 17th marks the launch of AVENUE 66, a new imprint from the ACID TEST camp. A dark acid laced house cut with vocals by EBONY UGO backed with a remix by Ukrainian producer VAKULA, who provides a dreamy lush remix and "AUSET", a monster head trip made for dancefloors and headphones alike. Dope!

Anyone familiar with the work of HDSN has seen him making big waves leading the line so brilliantly for his own imprint NUTHIN BUT A SOUL THING over the course of it´s twelve physical releases. If you heard his most recent EP ‘Break Ups 2 Make Ups”’ or the outstanding debut release "We Must Protect This House” on his new sub-label which received overwhelming response from the likes of Pete Tong to Shadow Child, Cinthie and many more of the scene´s true heroes you will know he is an artist unconfined to the restraints of the norm and he displays this once again on his new record “For My People”. NBASTWAX013 marks a return to HDSN´s roots with a new approach towards modern house music and owes a debt to the classic sound from New York, Chicago and Detroit. The title track “For My People" opens the release, encapsulating the spirit of classic deep house with an impressive attention to detail and insistent movement. Its a future deep house anthem featuring a deeply effective piano hook over a powerful House backdrop with a a rib shaking sub bass, utilizing soaring 303’s and soulful sprinkling vocals - stripped back House at it´s finest. Next up is “Werk Ya Body” which applies reverb soaked piano chords, sweeping synth shots and effortlessly shuffling drum programming that maintains captivation for the listener throughout. On the flip is “Life Is Good” that creates a beautifully flowing dynamism combining a positive piano hook with pounding drums & unfaded strings to maximum effect setting the mood for an uplifting house thomper. Closing the release with “Take Care” which is a smooth, dubbed out affair that demonstrates plenty of restraint yet really locks you into it´s hypnotic groove with the distant pulsating synth line which forges the way before an energetic piano and powerful vocals reset the system. Another absolute belter ready to tear down any dance floor. All four tracks are impeccably produced and perfect for the upcoming season. A dance floor essential, unraveling and built to work the late night hours and beyond in every other occasion. Grab your copy #datsoulthang

Colin Chiddle’s Art of Dark releases its 11th EP. Italian producer Matthias returns to give his 2nd to the label.

Something very special here with Slow Motion’s 48th release.

Recorded while experimenting with gear at CIMM studios (Venice Biennale’s centre for computer music which Bottin co-designed in 2019), EYE-BM is a joint release between two of our heaviest hitters: hairy Fabrizio Mammarella and baldie Bottin. EYE-BM is three tracks of sinister music, sweaty electro with tinges of cyberpunky EBM and New Beat. The icing on the cake is the euphoric remix from Italian synth wave pioneer Alexander Robotnick.

The acidic and jacking flavour might as well be the sound of your mind and body losing it on the dancefloor or missing your stop on the ass-bahn. Turn the dial up to 11. Or 12.

Just in time as the world starts to slowly reopen, Italian trio Omar Akhrif, Donald and Mago present XIII 004 with a fresh mixture of minimal, house and breaks. Working in teams under two different alias: Dormald & Ormag, they deliver 4 superb dancefloor ready tracks. Mastered by Marco Pellegrino at Analogcut. Artwork by Alexandria Ciancuilli.

Bang! Superfiction Recordings is back with label bosses Italoboyz and Blind Minded joining forces once again, + 2 sublime remixes by superhot Mexican new kid Sakro, and legendary house music French Maestro DJ W!ld.

This record, once again, offers a wide spectrum of Superfiction's music taste, encapsulating minimal house - tech sound - deep grooves, all blended in a fresh and modern way.

Vinyl only

Presenting a special limited edition reissue of a stone cold classic from the R&S vaults, 1993 style, remastered and repressed on special transparent wax.

Capricorn aka Dutch producer and DJ Hans Weekhout originally released the '20Hz' 3 track EP on R&S sub-label Global Cuts to much acclaim.

A record that was literally everywhere in '93 and still rocks any club today, '20Hz' is undoubtedly an all-time anthem with it's combination of rolling, thunderous drums, glacial marimba-like melodies and a tense trance inducing atmosphere that literally lifts the dancefloor to another place. 'Didn't I' is also a proper old-school peak-time stormer, it's uptempo, dripping in positive vibes with sampled soulful vocals and chopped up drum breaks all encapsulated within a real rave sensibility. Closing out the EP we are treated to 'For The Soul, Body & Mind' which is a much darker, deeper and menacing vibe than the previous cuts. More in line with the earliest fringes of jungle, hardcore and bleep tehcno the track takes us on a journey into the heart of the night with it's bass heavy and intricate sound programming and breakbeats, proving that Hans Weekhout was an extremely versatile and open minded producer. Overall, a truly classic and essential EP from the heyday of European house and techno that still packs a punch today!

This special 2021 edition is reissued by R&S Records from original master sources, remastered by Curve Pusher.

Vidre comes back with a fresh Various Artists, tracks by Elvio Iannitti, Adam Collins and Estmode.150 copies only, no repress!

Zeal....Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal. In our case devotion to deep, dubby, warm mirco grooves.

The label's first release comes from 'Monsieur Georget' which is an alternative alias for well-known French producer Chris Carrier, who many will recognise from his own label Adult Only Records, along with releases on other labels including Robsoul, One Records, OFF Recordings and Silver Network.

The release also features a remix from stellar German artist DeWalta, who along with a number of seminal releases on Meander, is a regular collaborator with Mike Shannon and boasts releases on other labels including Vakant, Haunt and Visionquest.

Track one titled Le Village Flottant' is the first of the three originals on the release. Setting the tone of what's to come, it has stripped back drums with delicate sprinkles of delay that are brought to life with a wonky lead synth and poignant piano stabs. The track fuses intricacy with dancefloor focused energy.

Second track called Mecrant Des Oceans' has gliding synths that line the back of the mix whilst the morphing tones and subtle squelch of an acid line provides the momentum. Murky and mysterious, there's a metallic ring to the percussion and it's a fine example of how less can often be so much more.

Third on the release is the DeWalta remix of Le Village Flottant' and keeping the originals ride, he adds his own dub Techno influence. With new synth parts he cuts the already stripped drums to a bare minimum, which gives his added synths plenty of room to breathe and creates a captivating ambience.

Finishing the EP is the third original track titled Picnic Dans Le Metro' and like the rest of this release, it twists and turns with rippling textures and deep atmospherics. Each drum hit is crafted with expert precision and every textured synth sound merges to create the perfect groove and mood.

For the third release, Mung Records presents 12’’ Vinyl EP by acclaimed Ukrainian producer Yevhenii Kurylo aka Kurilo. His music passion goes back to playing percussion and drum instruments at the age of 12 and swiftly grew up into a desire to do DJing and create electronic music. Now, he produces electronic dance music, makes live performances, works on new vinyl releases and manages the Trance Pandemic label.

The label imprint of the beloved Berlin based club Paloma delivers its eighth release, and it was created by none other than a vogueing encyclopedia of musical and club culture knowledge (plus a cherished Paloma resident DJ). The disco professor: Daniel Wang.
It is his first original production under his own name in many years, and you can easily tell that this is not a tool to join in with dancefloor conformity (after all, his first album was called Idealism for a reason). Daniel Wang had already evolved from innocently enthusiastic sampling to synth wizardry during the heyday of his legendary Balihu label, and while studying the masters, he became one himself.
DSDN is an ode to nocturnal Berlin and its party community, a city that never left the centre of international attention for its vital and influential scene. Daniel Wang is a part of it since twenty years, and he was influenced by what he experienced as much as he left his mark on many nights, both as a DJ, and as a producer.
Of course, this release follows the traditional structure of a Disco EP by using a main tune DSDN with complementing dubs and instrumentals. Four to be exact, because four is the magic number with this format. DSDN reflects the internationality of the clubs across town in English and German words and pays homage to all the districts, and it effortlessly manages to unite sounds of both 80s NYC and Italo disco, 90s NYC and Italo house, synthpop and rap before it became too successful, balearic vibes before they became a mere excuse, and then it just majestically unfolds into both a charming summer hit and a complex opus magnum, but all an aural sunbeam that blows a kiss to those who emerge from recent sensations in clubs, bars, parks, and streets. Alone or together, happy or sad, resolute or irresolute, tired or energized, or all at once.

RAWAX proudly welcomes Gal Perez & Hadas Cohen aka RRZ & Dasco to the Family!
The very talented duo from Tel Aviv delivers on the "Memories EP" some serious House tracks which convinced us from the first moment.
On top they present here Chicago Master and CHIWAX artist, Mr. Boo Williams with his interpretation of the track "Brighter".
Strong debut release - more to come!

We are very happy to share with you our first vinyl release: Noche EP (FYC005) by Santiago Uribe. A four track EP inspired by the electronic sound of the Montevideo night. We hope you enjoy it.

Benny Rodrigues is arguably one of the biggest DJs on the dutch scene, performing at some of the worlds biggest events from Awakenings & Mysterland to underground spots such as Berghain & Dekmantel. As the phrase goes Get yourself a man that can do both'. Cocaine Speaking is a dutch acid anthem in two parts, complete with a Alden Tyrell remix!

We like the idea that if someone were new to us and they played this record it would convey everything that we are about.

To convey the almost 20-year career of the band is to take a deep dive into all forms of electronic music - from pop to house to disco to acid - along with nods to 1970s Germany, psychedelia, funk and art pop. And that's exactly what this record does, while also capturing the duality of a band who can craft meticulously constructed studio music as seamlessly as they can lock into unpredictable yet infectious grooves on stage.

3 tracks for the club. F***in’ jack it!!