Expert techno producer Alex Cortex returns with a four tracker, which includes some of his best work to date. Alex Cortex is best known for his versatile output, from melodic downbeat electronica for labels like Ann Aimee to kicking techno or Drexciya-style electro.
Lunar Disko Records presents a stunning debut EP by Texas producer, Submersible Machines. Five beautifully crafted electro-techno tracks for lovers of the deep…
During the 1990s, and before the Jamal Moss explosion, HB was creating an arsenal of work that was just waiting for the right time to be heard. Here for the very first time, and rediscovered from the archives of his Galaxy Studios, are 3 tracks from 1997 – a project that was wanted by some of the biggest dance/electronic labels of the time, but was “too ahead of its time”. So now 12 or so years later, they finally come to light and are here for the world to hear!
Great old schoolish tracks that reminds of early Roy Davis basement trax. Probably one of our favorite releases of STL (and he already did several which we loved to death). Ruff house music without any frills!
From the great success of Smallvilles first label compilation “And Suddenly Its Morning” a new deep-house collective evolved: The Smallpeople aka Dionne, Steinhoff & Hammouda, Jaques le Bon and Christopher Rau. Hanging at their record store, djing together and exchanging beats and samples made the lovely Hamburg House gang around Smallville owners Julius Steinhoff and Just von Ahlefeld (aka Dionne) an new source of deepest club culture. Due to their large output Jus Ed from Bridgeport NY signed another 12inch of the Smallpeople for his Underground Quality imprint to come out right after their amazing debut on Laid Recordings.
Hailing from Argentina, Toomy Disco is a newcomer on the dance production scene. Having taste in classic disco and funk, Toomy persued his dreams of producing. With those dreams, we are proud to present you with Toomy Disco’s Debut EP, Back From Cosmos. To introduce the worldwide release, we have packaged the EP together with three orignals, the retro and new wave sound of ODahl’s remix, the funky and upbeat Ricky Inch Remix, plus a deep italo mix from Marcello Giordani.
Heliocentric Music’s second release “Mass Defect E.P.” features a tremendous new track by CRC aka Michael Diekmann from Finland as well as a new dancefloor-oriented production by Myon. It is the second record in a series of releases, which deal with topics of physics and astronomics in terms of track- and/or record titles.
Mike Dehnert delivers with this 12 on his own Fachwerk label. After the stir of his limited MD2 release another piece of black wax with some heavy deep bass driven techno tools. 3 powerfull overwhelming tracks that are still subtile and classy. 3 tracks that slowly push the bounderies of techno rooted in the Berlin traditions mixed with some Detroit flavor. Especially the b track is a true killer with 90’s style open off beat 909 hi-hats and great tension.
Daniel Stefanik’s “In Days Of Old” makes KANN05 kind of a concept EP. His three intoxicating untitled tracks feel like a tribute to his own influences and inspirations. We are very pleased to give him a cherished home for that. Heart-crafted, beloved dance music
Italian discoid act Ajello (Mantra Vibes, Relish, Maxi Discs, Radius, Mad on the Moon, Rebirth) gets in the re-edit game with their very own series ”Ajello do the job”: “Telegatto” is an instrumental edit on Heather Parisi ‘Disco Bambina” track played by the likes of I-F and Loud-E. “Jabarra Island” is a DJ friendly version on the obscure single side 12” from Paul Jabara released in 1978 on Casablanca records. “Android Street” is an extended edit of the Sauveur Mallia “Robot Avenue” track included in his rare library album Automation.
This E.P. is a composition by two artist who release their feelings thru their music. G.Marcell present to you “Breathe,” with Alexander Amir’s “Necessary Sanctuary” on the flip. From high energy crowd pleasers to mellow lounge grooves, this is Chicago heat!
Italo Deviance Blog celebrates its first birthday with three killer edits on 12”. On the A side you’ll find an extended & very powerful “I wanted to tell her” by Ministry edited by Marcello Giordani. The B side contains an obscure track made in Canada but very Italo Disco flavored “Ladies Choice – American man” edited by Ajello and a crazy edit by special guest Beppe Loda of the release ”Captain Future – Freinde Greife An” (the German soundtrack of a cartoon from the early ‘80s).
Analog is in. If ever there was a consensus across lines in dance music it is this new religion of the raw. Every week a new storm of analog based productions is unleashed, records giving loyal salute to the forefathers of house and techno, whether it be the jacking sound of early Chicago, the alien visions of Detroit’s finest moments, the captivating trance of Basic Channel or the innovative deep house explorations of NY and well beyond. This much is certain: our gaze is focused backwards. But does this fascination have the integrity to turn forward again with the revisiting of these anachronistic methods, to employ the time-tested warmth & inherent funk of old-school studio gear and update it’s use to realize the potentials of latter day electronic music?
With W.T. Record’s latest release from totally unknown newcomer Entro Senestre, we find a definite answer in the affirmative. “La Caccia,” the title track from this innovative new E.P., redefines & repositions the relentless repetitive insistence of early house & techno, imparting it with a definitely haunting, post-apocalyptic vision of four-to-the-flour experimental reiteration. Favoring the simplicity of direct expression over intricate over-production, “La Caccia” demolishes its way through 3 decades of dance music & continues trudging forward undeterred, creating a new classic of ancient means without relying on the base “minimalism” of early dance music, refusing to sell itself short with the dogma of “rawness” that has encouraged much inane gimmickry. With the impeccable application of Senestre’s muddy, moody chords, simple-yet-devastatingly-effective percussion, and sheer momentum-building, “La Caccia” (re)convinces us that there are still ancient secrets of yore, beautiful mysteries hidden amongst the dying rubble of the past that can be re-animated, revived & retuned to deliver a stunning blow of exceptional creativity & direct visceral appeal that sets this breathtaking work above the rest.
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