Acidliner – Funkhouse [GANGSIGNS002]

The second release on Gangsigns comes in the shape of Acidliner’s ‘Funkhouse’. Funkhouse quite simply rolls. A pure acid house burner. It’s not house, it’s not techno, it’s not bass – it’s a roller. It combines all these styles with ease. No glitz or glamour – just pure electronic funk. Simply devastating. White Science on the flip dips the 303 into a more aquatic electro affair. Hats sizzle, claps jump in and out while the acid line weaves it’s way round some serious 808 action. It’s a mover for sure and a perfect partner to the all out groove of the a side.

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Acidliner – Funkhouse [GANGSIGNS002]

Stallion – Stallion 001 [STALLION001]

New misterious label from Berlin called Stallion. The first EP contains 4 tracks on the vinyl with an additional 2 locked grooves. Comprising of tough basslines, furious percussion, piercing stabs, industrial overtones and drifting melodies. Raw, stripped down techno tracks distrilled to their simplest and most effective form.

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Stallion – Stallion 001 [STALLION001]

Alex Cortex – RAW [KILLEKILL009]

KILLEKILL 009 comes from Alex Cortex with some vintage material recorded in the years 1996-2000, raw and substantial. With Future Acid the A-Side features a bomb acid track recorded live at the legendary HD800 club in Mannheim, which displays the raw power of Alex’ live sets. The B-Side features R-BYTE, a minimalistic Chicago-style stomper and MEM, a hood-like abstract and minimalistic techno piece.

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Alex Cortex – RAW [KILLEKILL009]

Perseus Traxx / Aroy Dee – Hope EP [PF001]

First appearance of this small-scale vinyl imprint from the east of Holland with a split-release by the well-respected Aroy Dee and Perseus Traxx. Both of them are known for their deep analogue house music productions with raw and sharp edges, but most recognizable in their work is the presence of true emotions. This will also be the distinctive element for the labels future output: emotive electronic music with the soul deep within. Honest and unpolished music that is inspired by everyday life, whether it comes from pain or joy. Perseus Traxx kicks off with an immersive, slow building and uplifting track, followed by a moody but hypnotic and slightly acid inspired piece. Aroy Dee takes care of the flip-side, with a dreamy and atmospheric track, and one raw, surprising and energetic cut.

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Perseus Traxx / Aroy Dee – Hope EP [PF001]

Cheap & Deep – Rides Again [MC001]

This inaugural release on Modular Cowboy features brand new material from Cheap & Deep (a.k.a. Jay Ahern) alongside two remixes of “Words, Breaths and Pauses,” a track originally released as a limited edition 12” via Berlin’s Hard Wax shop. The remixes come courtesy of Norman Nodge as well as duo Jonsson/Alter. The release also marks Cheap and Deep’s return to the scene, with the new track “Beautiful,” a modern take on the Chicago acid house tradition, featuring vocals by Crissy Liu with additional production by Morgan Packard.

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Cheap & Deep – Rides Again [MC001]

Confidential – Lysergian [SONICULTURECONFIDENTAL001]

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Soniculture begins a new series of underground releases with tracks from famous artists that are on a secret mission. Physical format will be on vinyl with black sleeves and no information whatsoever about the artists. The first release features three tracks, all with different styles, created by one of the most known artists of the current techno scene.

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Confidential – Lysergian [SONICULTURECONFIDENTAL001]

Jared Wilson – Unknown Desires [DABJ1201]

Straight outta Glasgow comes a fresh new label with a mindset aimed squarely at the dance floor! The first release comes from Detroits Acid House maestro Jared Wilson. Three trax of raw analogue emotion, kicking off with the A-side track ”Why Trust”, an epic and futuristic acid builder, cut loud for maximum effect, it gets more insane as the track progresses.

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Jared Wilson – Unknown Desires [DABJ1201]

Tin Man – Neo Neo Acid [ATLP02]

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Tin Man presents an ambitious but club ready album of 303 centric dance tracks. 8 cuts that ably followup his breakout single ”Nonneo” from 2011 which launched the popular ”Acid Test” series on Absurd Recordings.

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Tin Man – Neo Neo Acid [ATLP02]

Mantra – Out of the Aether [AACID005]

The Abstract Acid series continues its exploration into the depths of acid with a relentless 303 assault from UK-based machine operator, Mantra – four rugged tracks of distorted, crackling beats and low slung bass lines that are just crying out to be ripped through the speakers of a dark, filthy warehouse.

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Mantra – Out of the Aether [AACID005]

Phantom Planet Outlaws – Muscle Patrol [TABR012]

With Phantom Planet in disarray, three unlikely heroes form an alliance to overthrow the oppressive Muscle Patrol. Meet mythical rebellion leader ‘The Forsh’, fearsome former Patrol agent ‘Bin Man’, and mysterious smuggler ‘The Red Defender’. These are the Phantom Planet Outlaws!

‘In Memory of Nick Hardie’

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Phantom Planet Outlaws – Muscle Patrol [TABR012]