the 7-track compilation -partie de plaisir- concentrates a range of musical influences that will take you from new york garage house to groovy nu-disco and french house. more than a label, pétrole gathers an association of multi-skilled and enthusiastic photographers, graphic and visual artists.

after his successful releases on d.ko, bfdm & wolf music. la bat sign the first release of his new label -le petit zoo records- run together with pablo valentino. -no money no honey- is a 4 tracks ep coming straight out of lb s mpc. a powerful combination of drums, samples and arrangements from outta space. track a1 -something- has been played and supported by motor city drum ensemble.

olli, one of the most popular underground funk artist, is back with 2 brand new single in featuring with ivan makvel. for first time in a 7inch 45 rpm for both artists the song blow your mind was already played and promoted in a paris radio fm during the happy milf show, voyage funktastique radio in montreal and is also playing during the most important street dance events worldwide like juste debout, kod, bts etc.the 7inch is a powerfull modern funk trip, with voices & talkbox lyrics on the a side, and a groovy strong p-funk instrumental on the b side. limited edition!

the world of b. is like a giant disco ball, where she likes to dance all around and meet some friends to share some music: roger thornhill gave classic disco perfection, hysteric sent a letter from the far east, or maybe from italy, turbo boom-boom chewed a funky bubblegum song to make a housy rolling track and baerlz reworked a boogie track, just what it needed to have the righteous construction for the dancefloor.

early support by axel boman, jacques renault, kasper bjorke, massimiliano pagliara. marius circus is back on his in the garden imprint mid-june with had no clue, accompanied by remixes from matt karmil and anton klint.

a perfect summer record, white magic was the lauded cd-only debut album by sorcerer (californian dan judd, one half of windsurf with hatchback). just in time for spring/summer, be with records present the first ever vinyl issue. lovingly remastered by the esteemed simon francis, cut reassuringly loud on to heavyweight double vinyl and presented in a deluxe gatefold jacket with freshly commissioned artwork throughout from original designer rich robinson, this limited edition of 500 copies is sure to fly.

baiano & os novos caetanos was a band formed by prolific and multi-talented brazilian comedians chico anysio and arnaud rodrigues. satirising brazils tropicalia movement in the 1970s, the duo took a friendly crack at the likes of caetano veloso and psychedelic rockers novos baianos, with their righteous tropicalista alter-egos ‘baiano and ‘paulinho boca de profeta poetically denouncing the dictatorship while simultaneously mocking those who took themselves too seriously. jazz funk legends azymuth play backing band with keyboard maestro jose roberto bertrami also responsible for the arrangements on the album. azymuths free and funky psych sounds combine with accordion, harmonica, brass and plenty of rural brazilian rhythms, for a hugely varied album drawing on mpb, funk and soulful samba rock. the album also features orlandivo who co-wrote many of the songs, and renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer durval ferreira.

warm return once again… one of the most consistent and influential agencies to have operated in the 2000s, the collective continue to develop their original agency, events and record label, and things are heating up very nicely. following soul-arresting releases from elliot lion and face + heel comes this four-track odyssey from belfast’s lunar orbit rendezvous aka lor. ready for take-off?

the folks at passport to paradise deliver more exotic sounds from the farthest reaches of earth and beyond, for your aural pleasure. your concierge today is cosmic disco maverick loud e, taking us from 123 to 456 to 789 in a masterclass of disco edit wizardry. step inside the elevator. the doors close. loud e welcomes you with 123 , flicking gears and switches while offering you a space mojito. it s a smooth ascension, suddenly, the elevator wobbles and the lights blink to the beat of 124bpm. still with us? we land on 456, and the doors creak open to reveal the orange surface of mars. space dust floats around a disco ball, strobe lights penetrate the atmosphere. by 789, you re seeing stars - literally. loud e takes us from nought to sixty in the blink of an eye, or perhaps the stamp of a passport. three cosmic cuts for the more enlightened of dancefloors. join the passport to paradise ride, but be careful - you might never come.

belgiums favourite underground house dj red d celebrates the 10 year anniversary of his we play house recordings label with 6 vinyl samplers containing new tracks and some very wanted gems from the catalogue. artists featured are san soda, fabrice lig, fcl (featuring lady linn), kiani & his legion, krewcial, reggie dokes, raoul lambert & nacho marco, art of tones and many more. voices near the hypocentre

berlin-based american producer p.leone returns to spencer parker s work them records with arguably his biggest offering to date, featuring two standout cuts entitled the el dorado ep . upon being discovered by spencer parker, p.leone dropped his first two releases on work them records in 2016. since then he has continued to rise, launching e-missions alongside caiazzo last year before kickstarting 2018 with a four-track techno release on rekids. he now returns to parker s renowned imprint with arguably his biggest offering to date. with its looping vocals and robust drums, el dorado (bump yo ass off mix) is a monster of a track designed to throw dancefloors into absolute revelry. on the flip, dancing to get you back features crystalline synths, purring bass and a medley of breakbeat percussion. dj support: ben sims i like them amen cut, thx! laurent garnier - good house/brea

ahead of a full-length album coming on glitterbox recordings, the king of disco re-edits dr packer presents the second instalment of this 12inch series. different strokes part 2 features four dr packer versions of soulful house favourites, giving a flavour of whats to come from the lp. kicking off with a bonafide classic, dr packers take on soulsearchers cant get enough! maintains all its most iconic elements, the euphoric vocals and timeless groove given a fresh-sounding elasticity. next up is dr packers remix of the shapeshifters evergreen lolas theme recut appearing for the first time on vinyl. an exclusive to this vinyl release, a remix of johnny corporates sunday shoutin picks up the pace with a funking bassline to suit any dynamic disco set. rounding off this foursome of impeccable remixes is cleptomaniacs featuring bryan chambers all i do, a vocal house classic from the early noughties, reinterpreted masterfully for todays glitterbox dancefloor which was originally featured on the labels a disco hï compilation. dr packer has done it again, breathing new life into your most beloved dance records so you can fall in love with them all over again.

ditongo is telling tales through samples and loops in these two tracks. divided into two chapters each (spot the ghost-marker on the vinyl), he digs deep into samba for the first time with “berimbau”, giving the leading role to a hypnotic organ, while the second track “you know nothing” goes back to funk, dominated by a fat bassline.

for his second release, house running proposes a new various artists ep with hyas, chinau & d-nite on the bill. hyas opens this ep with two tracks that blended 909 hats and disco loops that will remind you the 90s house music spirit. chinau brings the sun with his smooth and funky track and d-nite closes this ep with a percussive and acid track to bring us in the deepness.

hotmix records from nick anthony simoncino with hm021, produced by final chapter - mastermind, sean dixon!

man powers me me me label proudly presents a very special new compilation, we we we, which will see all profits donated to the vital help refugees charity. the release boasts 25 new and exclusive tracks from a wide range of artists both new and established including pional, juan maclean, shit robot, medlar, asok, ian blevins and more. as well as the full album, two limited, vinyl-only samplers will also be released, with each featuring one exclusive track that is not available anywhere digitally.

from deep inside of berlins 24/7 darkrooms, here comes dj citys debut maxi single. two house trax made out of body fluids, pain and laughter after, to accompanize the teenage sex drive that want never ever fade away.

now, these tracks do one thing: they are meant for the club and in the club they should stay. a somewhat sweaty enviroment, like 150 people and a good analog soundsystem... something along those lines. the aim is at a real track-y, immediate vibe – without diving too deep to the autistic side of disco edits. just trying to master the ancient art of elevating a piece of music by cutting and pasting.

after their strong debut on giallo disco in 2014, the duo from paris is back with a full length album on bordello a parigi. open the gate of hell!

two dark, adventurous and intense mid tempo mind benders by the mysterious producer k100 signal. 300 copies then gone. tip! the signal was lost along ago. a slowtard rhythm surfaced. as you get deeper into alignment you discover the deconstructed beats from another decay. k100 signal is an elusive project produced in the pitch black code of indulgence.

kojak giant sounds return to the fold for 2018!! you know the drill

the mythical liquid pegasus returns - this time on clandestine boogie, firmly setting out his stall as one of the best around when it comes to modern synth boogie. ‘makin it hot opens up proceedings, synth stabs and squelchy basslines a plenty, married with layers of intricate melodies and a vocoder transported straight from the 80 s. matt hughes takes on remix duties converting that squelchy bass synth into a more straight up funk bass guitar, adding shuffling high hats and weaving in a little jazz flute for added effect. on the flip side it s prime low rider cruising courtesy of sparkle combining a full-bodied bass, cosmic pads and woozy synth flurries to create a soundtrack perfect for late night coasting. to close out the e.p. dave allison adds his own sparkle to the track, upping the tempo, adding a range of hazy arps and sweeping synthesis alongside a perfectly executed bass breakdown, taking sparkle from midnight cruiser to boogie bomb.

gifted culture collective kicks off with zinnigheddas jam berlin, first 12” of a series of three releases recorded exclusively during improvised jam sessions. gifted culture wants artists to breath and to represent in music the contemporaneity that surrounds us. gifted culture catches that very moment on tape. this is an itinerant music project, to highlight the context as influence on the artistic process. during the first session two thou, autre, xinner and demo gather together during a sunday night in kreuzberg with an electric bass and a bunch of synthesizers. there they start to tell us how they feel the “now”.

pets backwards to get step. spell step forwards and you get pets going back to basics. step is the new vinyl-only label from the founders of pets catz n dogz with a focus on the rawest forms and root functions of dance music. step searches for the fundamentals with under-the-radar house and techno thats not afraid to be rough around the edges. its all about the music.

the mighty zaf & phil asher present the second release on 80s, which is their new edit label specialising in disco & boogie, and strictly vinyl only. their debut 3 track sold out very fast indeed and this second release on 12- vinyl only brings once again a mixture of boogie, disco & disco funk, something for everyone.

london based artist, shamos, takes sze on a trip through mutations of rugged and tripped out analog house, techno and left field cuts.

new jamal (hieroglyphic being) moss presents allonymous & the hamitic building society. a release on another level with serious musicians as tony allen & many others featured on this jazz fusion record with a special remix by obsolete music technology. futuristic vibrations with special musi

after putting out kito jempere s well received sea monsters album last year, hell yeah now serve up another selection of remixes of it. accomplished musician jimi tenor, plus miskotom and max essa all contribute before a 7inch, also taken from the album, lands later in summer. first up is jimi tenor, the legndary finnish musician who has released on warp, collaborated with tony allen and has his own band as well as occasionally playing sax with kito jempere band at live gigs. he flips puzzled into five minutes of stripped back and moody electronics with plenty of his own flute playing in the track. busted drum sounds, spooky sci-fi synths and scattered hits make it woozy and late night and utterly absorbing. miskotom—a newly emerging pair made up of mik and his wife andra, both based in vilnius, lithuania with credits on pleasure unit and balearic —then reimagine ampa as a beatdown but of deep house with trudging drums staying low and shimmering synths drift out in all directions. crunchy hits bring a subtle sense of funk and reverb drenched vocals bring a heavenly feel to the soul drenched grooves and summery keys. then comes max essa, the japan based brit who is a regular on this label as well as the likes of is it balearic?. his first remix is a huge one that is sure to soundtrack many a boat party this summer. it s a gorgeous rework of ampa that puts achingly blissful vocals front and centre as low slung bass and slowly turning drums sink you into a pan-pipe laced reverie. secondly, essa offers a dub reprise that removes the vocals and places all the focus on his churning drums and new age grooves. this is another perfect package of masterfully electronic horizontal sounds.

2022 repress - discover le deltaplane, fifth album by andre solomko, and third produced on favorite recordings, pursuing a collaboration that started more than 5 years ago. born in ukraine in 1965 and now based in finland, andre solomko is primarily a rich and engaging personality, but above all, a brilliant saxophonist, composer and engineer, whose contagious passion cannot leave anyone indifferent. between 2012 and 2014, he and favorite recordings released 2 albums, où es-tu maintenant ? and le polaroid, hailed by many tastemakers and meeting notable success in japan. following le premier disco sans toi, an acclaimed single unveiling two new compositions with disco flavors, andre solomko and favorite recordings also proudly present le deltaplane. fully composed and arranged by andre solomko, the 6 tracks of the album are deeply infused with his longtime passion for jazz-funk and movie-soundtracks, this time also injecting more influences from westcoast and modern-soul music. andre solomko, an artist who spreads love like in the good old days!

the sixth release from the london-based sugarhouse imprint sees tekboys (label heads maurice jnr, jamie paul and seb miguel) bring forth a 4-tracker built for the floor. it’s already seen support from the likes of alex nut, bradley zero and bicep, amongst others, and looks primed to set alight basements and beach stages alike this summer. originating in 2015 with the much loved ‘magic mountain ep’ this low key, diy label has quietly been releasing hit after hit. alongside their much-coveted white label imprint ‘bouncin’, the guys from sugarhouse have picked up an impressive fanbase including bradley zero, alex nut, four tet, patrice scott, prosumer, kai alce and hunee to name just a few.

the original 12inch version of this badboy will set you back near on £150, so it s a much welcomed official, remastered reissue. a favourite from the likes of sadar bahar and mr scruff you ll be hearing this one a lot come summertime.

ltd 100 copies, yan tregger can be considered as one of those composers and instrumentalists who have successfully explored various musical styles during their career, a true experimentalist with a motley repertoire, including pop, soul, jazz, rock, and even disco, he remains a must-have for connoisseurs. from the 1960s to the present day, whether as a composer, arranger or conductor, he is the author of more than 25 albums intended for the library music. the majority of his timeless works, coveted by -diggers- around the world nowadays, set his uncommon productions well apart. with their singular arrangements and rhythms which have the particularity of -sticking- to each musical era, his music continues to delight dj s and other beatmakers. this reissue of catchy, allows the listener to rediscover musical moments from an era full of inventiveness. a spirit of creativity very hard to match again today...

vinyl only release. stamped and numbered. limited to 100 copies.

wewillalwaysbealovesong is proud to welcome lance d (legwork) for his magnificent debut ep on the label. no remixes only originals , proper deep house only. dj support: dj yellow, folamour john beltran, chaos in the cbd, kosme, ponty mython munk

since the early aughts, alan abrahams aka portable has been producing records for labels like perlon, live at robert johnson, k7, and süd electronic. with his new band project “ranger”, the releases as bodycode and portable and his very own label khoikhoi to be launched this summer, the south africa born alan abrahams is an artist in-between genres. “a life without notifications” is now here, marking his first release for dial records.

speed boat is back! after an extended fishing trip in mid 2017. speedy b pulls into shore with a new ep - a fwd dive, you can expect bass lines, bongos and barking!

second release on nos classics is by vktr. limited edition vinyl of 300 copies and comes with fast and original artwork by vktr. printed at soybot vienna.

out 2 is a project from jeremy campbell and r. zanzibar, who have previously worked together on albums for l.i.e.s. and lectric sands under different aliases. they sound right at home on emotional response, channeling the influence of 1980s new york dancefloor hybridization into six original tracks and their counterpart dub versions. its an impeccable tribute to the forefathers of new / no / minimal wave with the right kind of funk rubbed in the groove and ample space in the mix for all the live dubbing the style demands. moving is a surefire death disco party starter, dancing hovers in a beyond the grave island boogie reverie and some airs red there heads out into exotically enhanced territory without losing that nyc grit. it s a marvelous record, with the dub versions adding new dimensions to the music rather than simply repeating the same tricks sans vocals.

it’s the return of the sexual vigilante sex judas and his trusted sidekick ricky. this time in full album mode. norwegian producer tore gjedrem of ost & kjex fame, channels his love of comix, bohemia and fascination with human vice, the unspoken, the red light districts, the alleys of the mind into his alter ego.

esteban adame cut his teeth djing at the ditch parties and house parties of east la in the 90s. he then moved to detroit to apprentice with mad mike banks, performing as part of los hermanos and galaxy to galaxy. more than twenty years on, he still lives and breathes music. this is his debut record for mister saturday night records, raw and joyful.

dj koyote and too smooth christ team up to release on some party tunes, a 3-track ep of collaborative and spontaneous jams. willing to produce coupe-decale-inspired tracks with old analogue gear, they crafted at the end an hybrid sound mixture, somewhere between south african house, grime and uk funky. on error : does not computer, a tr606 meets swirling arpeggios spiced with crystal riffs. a sneaky bass line provides an even more swaying groove to the track. on strike (on-a-string mix), a straight-out-of-pretoria riff meets a strong and conquering string stab on top of a really dry and thumping beat. modern action is the most introspective track of the ep, with an m1 pattern flipped upside-down and hazy cymbals rythms.

foxy red recordings is proud to announce their first vinyl release consisting of four deep & funky house tunes by titlez! if you re up for the warmth, depth, and feel of the classic house sounds of chicago – look no further! titlez s new ep delivers the goods while going for a diverse, organic, and eclectic production approach. you can expect punchy drums combined with live(ly) percussion samples, jazzy piano chords, and spacey pads, among other studio trickery.

a year after the heartbreaking loss of brother scott hardkiss, gavin and robbie hardkiss release 1991 which was described by magnetic magazine as a throwback to that heady time as well as a timely loop into the future. reunited in the bay area in 2010, gavin and robbie produced an album that stands tall in the often repetitive world of electronic dance music. named for the year the hardkiss collective was formed, 1991 references the sounds and sentiments of their early rave days while exploring new funk and pseudo pop directions.

belgiums favourite underground house dj red d celebrates the 10 year anniversary of his we play house recordings label with 6 vinyl samplers containing new tracks and some very wanted gems from the catalogue. artists featured are san soda, fabrice lig, fcl (featuring lady linn), kiani & his legion, krewcial, reggie dokes, raoul lambert & nacho marco, art of tones and many more. voices near the hypocentre

austrian imprint luv shack records is opening up yet another chapter in 2018 by welcoming irish house and techno aficionado and misfit resident andrew johnston aka moodtrax and his own-brand of super warm and brooding sound to their stable. the perfect illusion ep opens up with never can get away, a steamy & dreamy cut that sucks you right in to its lair of thick pads and trancy sequences, which are contrasted by a carefully programmed synth bassline and a stomping house beat. the title track immediately evokes early chicago warehouse jam feelings, with bass sequence, detuned chords and classic drum patterns all oozing of old analogue roland machines. the meticulously arranged percussions section and a set of eerie strings and pads make this one definitely stand out from the crowd. running number starts as a no-nonsense house track, carried by a beefy unisono bassline and a 16th note heavy drum pattern, yet it transcends into 80s territory with the help of a deeply emotional chord progression that might just make you forget you re in a club. berlin duo longhair give running number the luvremix treatment, really digging deep into that chord progression and building a melody and synth-bell infused italo-house track around it that should make this years festival crowd weep and rejoice alike.

emotional rescue begins the first in a series of reissues looking at the music of guitarist carl weingarten and his multiphase records label, starting at his highly sought after collaborate album with walter whitney, dreaming in colors. with an early interest in photography and super 8 film leading to a degree in cinema production, weingarten s other, self-taught, love was the slide guitar. taking its blues roots and merging them with his visual arts background created a unique painting in sound style of playing.

good emotional sounds from japan.

grego after all’s underthesea is back with an ep by the polish artist eltron, who has been a big supporter of the label’s vision since the beginning, headlining its inaugural party and contributing to its podcast series. ‘le volte’ is his first release for the label, including three original cuts and a remix by the canadian producer basic soul unit. eltron is probably best known for his quirky, playful, driving house sound with roots in disco, as illustrated in his productions here. the narrative of ‘le volte’ starts with ‘la prima’, full of anticipation and discovery as we set out to explore a new oceanic territory. once the clock strikes two, we find ourselves in a sub-aquatic discotheque with ‘un’altra’, dancing to the rhythm of classic chords revisited with a contemporary touch. meanwhile, ‘l’ultima’ represents a voyeuristic peek into the world of seductive mermen. finally, when basic soul unit gets his hands on ‘la prima’, he transforms the track with complex drum patterns and whirlwind pads with a sense of empowerment to conquer the mood of any dancefloor.

monstrous mid-tempo disco groovings on this one, giving the avergae white band a run for their money. doc severinsen, the renowned jazz hornsman dropping some tight ass funk on this rare as hens teeth epic white label promo. this is a fully legit reissue borne out of an above board / sony music collaboration, repressed from the official sources. the original 1976 promo 12- had the same track on both sides as promos often did back then so we ve decided to include a special version on the flip, a lovingly tweaked re-edit from the cult leader himself dj harvey. harvs edit has been around for a minute, but this version backing the og 76 disco mix makes this 12inch a bonafide must grab for all disco enthusiasts! do not snooze. this one s a winner!

diving bell recording co. is excited to announce “silent science”, the debut solo release from b•r•a•u•n. ben braun has spent the last decade as one half of the synth-pop duo mackintosh braun, releasing three albums with the band. with “silent science”, b•r•a•u•n continues down the path he paved with mackintosh braun and brings his music even further from the eighties influences that first sparked his inspiration. the concept began for braun as an awareness of the personal freedoms that he had sacrificed to live in the comforts of new technology. a longing for a more simple life pushes and pulls this album from past to present. from undeniable dance hooks, to sleepwalking chill-out, we meander our way from disco naps to lucid slumbers.

rocco universal, based in tokyo, arrives on when i met you records third release with a slick disco work out. fresh from his release on leng, rocco brings in the boogie. previous releases on on when i met you from label owner ten ven have generated multiple radio 1 plays across the dance specialist shows as well as a global club support.

the 2nd release on steady work by dear friends features conti with his exceptional consignment to all lovers of left field approaches to house and bass loaded music. contis ma lumps ep allows you to get a feeling for the crocking of the toxic but cheering industrial spheres of the city of mannheim. this ep is an emulsion out of distorted beats, field recordings, sampled baselines and vocal snippets, processed through a mpc, tracks in a rough tape compression mix style. funky-but-not-funky-kraut-hop-house at it s best. slope down from your faith by those lumps.

the finnish dumpster raider is back with three loud, old school jams.

first release for the italian label alley version is a split built up of rugged jackin patterns and brutalist house jams, all recorded on tape by mituo shiomi and drum machine.
limited to 200 copies.

japanese deep-house producer yasuo sato reappear on mad recordings with a remastered version of his reticence ep. a new master cut by mathieu berthet adding power and space and giving to the tracks the sound they deserve. a spacial deep-house full of emotion in the genuine japanese tradition. first japanese release on mad recordings and probably not the last!

forriner are lee forster (last waltz) and oli warriner (traela) having both previously released material under their respective projects on labels such as… esp institute, mule musiq, hhatri and world unknown to name a few. the duo released their first offering on futureboogie recordings to great success, picking up airplay on bbc radio 1. with material on man powers mememe and a forthcoming release on father & son records and tapes, poland. this is the first release on their brand new imprint, forriner music the release features two forriner originals whilst collecting remixes from underground heavyweights, persus traxx and frank butters.

shot of t is back with the second release. sj tequilla s second record on his own imprint. he keeps on exploring the deep and mellow side of house music. this time with a sound aiming more towards techno, but still with the deep and melancolly feeling that we know from the japanese producer from previous releases. on the b side the tempo and vibe will be taken up a notch with two recreations of sj tequilla s tracks by dj fett burger and dj dog. dj fett burger recreates the sound into a deep norway-detroit techno track with some tripping jazz hands synthesiser features and and atmospheric touch. dj dog on the cut with a real crazy party acid track, with some underground synth impro from the burger dog!

after the soft landing of banoffee pies records latest sub label venture otaku, the imprint continues following the theme of subtle compositions with the second edition, this time from swedish born vilhelm with mermaid porn. a five tracker starting with an aquatic feeling on the title track mermaid porn with bubbling effects rolling into the a2. entitled kirchner with more with positive and patient melodies. standing to attention in the spaceships cafeteria, the a side comes to a close with always in costume. the b side opens with saturday bossa - drums inspired by the brazilian music wave of bossa jazz with a slight twist. the b2. track, skopje blends off beat percussions with a cutting snare and a more electronic 4/4 direction. the general expression being, music for home. with love from banoffee pies. x

after a short break in the african wilderness, black rox return for part 4 of this acclaimed series. date with the rain sees soft rocks turn in an 11 minute one for the lion king manipulation of a joyous and uplifting jam that fuses traditional rhythms (think a humm-ba-ba) and vocals that are underpinned with a strong 4/4 kick.on the flip side,roots unit perform some major surgery with a pump up the jam reconstruction on le beat is technotronic. crazy percussive jungle rhythms and wonky vocal hooks rule the roost until it merges into a future techno-techno amazonian world.

our southeast asiatic connection comes through with some serious contraband ! while the info may be light on detail, the music is heavy on vibe..

manooz returns on housewax with another great release. the ep #2 contains also fanstastic remixes by agnès and paul deepnlow moore

underground disco classics played at the loft (nyc)

uppermost will be releasing his upcoming album on march 23, 2018 with a completely new perspective that should change the course of his career, expanding to a brand new pop oriented approach but keeping his french signature at the core of the project. his previous hit tracks flashback and beautiful light have already generated more than 27 million combined streams across platforms, while mercedes-benz selected uppermost single disco kids to be featured in their formula one advertising campaign and starz/encore chose another of his instrumentals for their 2018 tv spot only few weeks ago. uppermost is being closely followed by international media leading to great articles from influent press channels such as djmag, vice, complex, paper magazine, and famous radios such as bbc 1 and virgin. in addition to releasing music via his own independent label uppwind records, uppermost has released music through powerful labels such as sony and ministry of sound and done official remixes for dada life, lemaitre and crystal fighters. he has also already shared french festival solidayss stage with madeon, yelle, fakear and die antwoord

meo, pseudonym of daniele mei, is a cosmic dj from rimini, italy. fine corsa was his first record, released in 1985. in those days meo was active in what was later considered to be the most famous afro dance club in italy: melody mecca. this release is an intensely creative hybrid of many styles and many colors. even up until the present day this record continues to be very important in some preeminent european clubs

arabic house for bar mitsvah, weddings, aid al kabir & other memorable moments in life !

new to the stay underground it pays gang, the 11h release on the label comes from one of the most elegant japanese producer we ve heard in ages: motomitsu! we get the chance to get 5 cuts on one ep which is almost a mini album introducing you guys to his astonishing sound. born in 1977 hamamatsu, japan motomitsu is a japanese artist, dj, children s book author, musician, poet, event organizer living in paris. he crosses freely the border of music and arts, literature. he is publishing his children s books and releasing his music. he plays dj as a member of dj team-cracki- in paris, also play the keyboards and accordion for some bands. his art work is influenced by music and poem. he has released tracks on various labels such as cracki, soirée records (detroit) & cherry juice. all in all, another wonderful release that feels straight at home in the stay underground it pays catalogue. skylax always.

the happiness is back! after his debut in future times, repetentes 2008 checks the third 40% foda/maneirissimo 12 release as -os maneiros-, an ep showcasing the sound that only the fail experiences of gabriel guerra s school years could bring. with his trademark sound of sped-up boogie and happy-as-hamtaro fusion, repetentes 2008 packs it up four crazy tracks that are perfect for bringing up your mood. -lucas freire birthday- it s that crazy instant hit accompanied by a chit-chat between two friends (lufreire and timidozinho) who doesn t seem to get along but love each other. supervagabundo is flute-filled fusionness with conventions and solos that could make even casiopea get jealous. in the b-side, -nova berserker- gives you the chill in a ymo-esque fashion by showing how things works when it get s the glassy and digital synth fever and -fofo shuffle- closes with the cute triplet groove and a beautiful and bubbly melody. are you suffering from po-faced music in the dance floor? no problem, repetentes 2008 s -os maneiros- is the cure, the sugar that you gives you the rush without losing the joy! get it now!

adesso, the new sublabel of disco segreta, is proud to open his catalogue debuting with the first gino pavan album in 40 years! -absolute- is a full-on contemporary electronic -concept album-, entirely written, composed and played by gino. eight tracks, where gino explores the multiple dimensions of the concept of the absolute, experimenting on guitars, synthesizers, electric sitar and percussions, on a 30 minutes journey into darker territories. with every sound originally crafted by gino in his studio, and a compilation of videos created as a visual companion for each track, -absolute- sheds a light upon the music he always wanted to release, revealing his erudite background as a musician/composer.

kingswood drive and accidental return were an early teaser of this new set. displaying their signature analogue sounds and arpeggios, alongside broken beats and soul, you wouldn t be alone in hearing the influences of dam funk, herbie hancock or bugz in the attic coming through on these two. elsewhere more jittery, playful rhythms underpin croydon rooftop café culture. as well as in the calming and ethereal prints on the heath, a subtle tribute to mutual hero prince, who passed away on the unusually prolific day this and two other, currently unreleased, tracks were written and recorded. throughout the ep the duo nod at their london home from the -heath- to kingswood drive and more obviously croydon itself. the sound of south london is threaded throughout this record with pride. even down to the mechanical sunset sound of ep finale thorns, capturing some of the essence of the studio view over london from their high point on the hill in thornton heath. the first ep from albert s favourites co-founders and synth-production duo modified man focused on throwing out heavy editing, recording music with as few processes as possible and grabbing performances as single takes. blending warped cassette recordings that touched upon early jazz-funk/brit-funk influences with the energy of broken beat and experimental electronica, won them support from patrick forge, osunlade, thris tian, yam who? and titeknots to name a few. since that release they premiered new track thorns live on boiler room, going on to deliver a full, three-hour live performance and dj set for the infamous global community. they also provided remixes for dele sosimi, amp fiddler, makadem & behr and hector plimmer, meanwhile, busily preparing a series of four, six-track vinyl eps which will be released over the next 18 months.

40 year anniversary release of cheryl lynns much in demand and rare 12inch mix of you saved my day backed with all-time feel-good anthem got to be real.

two jean carn seminal hits combined for rsd. was that all it was is a big hitting disco exploration with hints of jeans gospel choir background coming to the fore. the flip houses the classic dont let it go to your head covered on many an occasion since it s release back in 78.

broken district is a new label launched by the creative minds of jus jam, momla and antwan. the project is born with the idea of exploring alternative music styles that blend the influences of the label s creators, including jazz, house-music, hip-hop, funk, soul, and experimental music. in order to give a global overview of the label s territory, broken district is kicked-off with a series of va eps. momla inaugurates the label s first release with an instrumental funk ballad. he is using soul samples, synths and an electronic piano to create a smooth vibe, led by a catchy bassline. up next, hip-hop producers yepes & plae casi are stepping out of their favourite field to incorporate house-music rhythmic elements over an old-school r&b flavour. berlin-based producer marian tone is closing the first side with a laidback, jazzy hip-hop instrumental. the other side opens with the copenhagen-based talent jeppe wolmer. -normal position- is a modern take on disco & boogie, with a rhythmic bassline and reverbing rhodes, ending with acid infused synths. concluding this first release, label s co-founder jus jam gives us another glimpse of his musical talent through a dreamy journey that blends house-music, hip-hop and jazz together. welcome to the broken district.

45th year anniversary release coinciding with lamont doziers 2018 summer tour. one for the lovers and the ones that got away a real gem for any soul disciples out there. large / dinked centre hole pressed on blue vinyl.

main ingredients fantastic take on the average white band s original funky classic. for the first time ever on 7inch too. backed with a main ingredient track that s shot-up in popularity over the last few years, so welcome to the long 7inch version of instant love previously only available on the u.s. promo 7inch which will set you back circa £80 large 7 inch vinyl with a large dinked centre hole

needs (not-for-profit) is a nonprofit record label & collective lovingly curated by bobby pleasure. we believe in people. the concept of the label is to use music as a medium to spread love, unity and the idea of giving back. promoting harmony and togetherness rather than isolation and estrangement, each release and accompanying event will act as a support stream to various issues within society such as mental health, homelessness and equality. for the third release we have tracks from lord of the isles, mehmet aslan, petwo evans, bartellow & nick gynn. five artists from different countries of the world who all have the needs factor, and have very kindly donated their music to the dancefloor. all profits from this release will be donated to help refugees charity. everybody has needs

danyb (of best-selling busted edits fame) returns with the next intergalactic instalment of jupiter dance... spring-boarding from the jupiter dance radio show, which takes a regular tour through the lesser known avenues of synth pop, space disco & italo here we have another three worked up renditions of awesome international obscurities yugoslavian synth pop a la league unlimited orchestra from the early 80 s shares a side with some wigged out italian synth-pop prog-rock. while the a reworks and overdubs a japanese locomotive synth shinkansen for strobe-lit commutes...

warm dj tool house journey / analog feel

an exclusive sju gorilla oven studio find from gu aka glenn underground & swaylo. swaylos silky soulful vocals and meaningful spoken word sonically intertwine with gus spacey music and powerful beats. this future classic has been in the works for over 13 years. purchase on sight!

bosconi records has long been renowned as arguably italy s foremost exporter of house and techno music. 10 years in, they celebrate one decade in the game courtesy of bosconi stallions volume 2features some of the label s most prominent names.

cool ranchs 4th hand-stamped limited 12inch from chrissy features more jackin disco house. lets go dancing is a catchy filtered affair, with a driving bass-heavy remix from shaun j. wright & alinka. i can feel it is a low end disco stomper. edit master peter croce brings a deeper late night mix!

this is music that comes from playing records. dj fiskars have done it for 15 years, subconsciously gathering an assortment of ideas, vibes and moments on the job. it’s only now as he’s starting his career as a recording artist those ideas start to materialize in an accessible form on wax. it’s fair to suggest that the record has a day side and a night side. “filippa” is a somewhat balearic piece: on the shelf it lands somewhere between your omar s records and a mario kart disc. on the flip, “key largo’s” mellow yet banging house grooves drop especially well at the after hours party. the release also marks the dawn of fiskars’ new vinyl-first imprint leave the man in peace with his kit – be on the lookout for more releases in 2018.

we are very proud to welcome on skylax the great dj soch featuring amazing detroit keyboardist & lyricist javonntte, let s go straight to the point : this is a hit. skylax 4 ever.

third ep from the man sentiments releasing four 90s inspired tracks, somewhere between detroit house & early idm. breakbeat & tribal rhythms guaranteed.

superb double album , ranges from deep house, broken beats to jungle

elevate melodies are back with four toe-tapping, finger-snapping, dancefloor slaying heaters, all on wax. side 1 takes off with the griffes’ remix of jay airness’ “she staying”, all sumptuous keys, sun dappled strings and peak-time beats propelling the track ever forward. venice beach then takes on sly moore’s seismic “muoosic”, dropping the tempo and creating a super low-slung slab of electro funk, one for the 100bpm crew. on the b side, lord funk takes on “black les grues de nantes” from victorius, turning it into a jazzy workout with slap-bass, chopped up vocals and dusty vinyl crackles giving it a classy 90s feel. and rounding out the selection is new york dj and producer p-sol who applies his midtempo skills to “law and theory” from label boss jay airness, creating an atmospheric groove with some real funk and jazz flourishes. limited to 500 copies.

emotional rescue and jamwax ends their capo disco series by returning to glen adams and his cover of bob marley’s classic. the early 70s lee perry produced original raw sound is taken to the disco reggae dancefloors of the early 80s with a bottom heavy jam, while his capo crew works a killer dub flipside.

deepartsounds may be a sublabel of moto music, but it s achieved so much on its own terms over the past decade. now joe lewis is joining the esteemed ranks of the label with even more experience behind him he was recording for the likes of relief records and peacefrog way back when. its no secret when you listen to his jams on back 2 live, where rugged and raw synth lines sit atop tough machine beats. love mystery is plenty tender where it counts, but 9 lives and confused house head towards a rougher end goal for the nastier kind of party.

roots underground records presents the 4th ace release signed by marcello napoletano who’s back in the guise of anthony parasaula. the gifted mind of the italian producer has been digging through visceral, rough, genuine or physically concrete meanderings of the underground electronic culture while sublimating the sound by his peculiar treatments to drive it to a certain diverse sophistication.

baptiste letertre is ringard and comes from rennes, britanny s biggest city with a strong electronic music culture. ringard has a label called dance around 88 because he was born in 1988. ringard released 8 vinyl records. -lacrima rossa- is his first 12- outside his own label so it s a great pleasure for us to have him on board. ringard music is deep but raw, woolly, melancholic yet emotional. think soulful techno, steamroom slo-mo, warehouse heat and euphoric minimal. morphine electronics at its best with amazing strings and killer frequencies like lobster theremin meeting boards of canada in a fantasy balearic island. in french, ringard means tacky or outdated. it has never sound so cool being ringard!

early 2018 brings the second release of one of the labels co-founders. the record is considered to be a sample of a future longplayer. between slow house and future jazz, the two tracks contain a blend of stimulating rhythm and meditative vibes, conjoining dancefloor and living room atmospheres.

previous alphonse releases on klasse wrecks, black orpheus and emotional especial. longing for summer, better weather is the most soulful cut yet to be heard in the ever-expanding catalogue of alphonses mpc jams. spacey and dusty deepness, with a heart yearning gospel vocal delivery from rev be, which alphonse tweaks and manipulates across three unique versions.