Very Limimited (50 copies) Special version in Babyblau and Marbled Vinyl.

Genre: House

Tracklist 12":

A1 Airport Disco (07:41)
A2 Oohhyyee (06:29)
B1 In My System (06:34)
B2 Berlin (Vinyl Only) (06:28)


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Round two for David Jackson! Just born in the heydays of the "Airport Disco" David provides us with the future of Italo Disco and beyond. Mr. Jackson makes music for mirror balls, strobe lights, fog machines and Richard Long sound systems. The title track "Airport Disco" is a heater at first sight. It will make you whistle along or go bang straightaway. "Oohhyyee" is a modern piece of uplifting, breaky & airy UK vibe and hits just the right notes and spots. Some folks claim the only good system is a soundsystem. Well "In My System" appears with powerful synth chords and yes, believe me you want to join this system too. For the advanced customer (vinyl only that is) you will find "Berlin" on B2. A bit of Schlager-Disco with a laissez-faire message. Another top artwork courtesy of Julian Bender. Now get into magic!


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Genre: House

Tracklist 12":

A1 Airport Disco (07:41)
A2 Oohhyyee (06:29)
B1 In My System (06:34)
B2 Berlin (Vinyl Only) (06:28)


Short Info:

Round two for David Jackson! Just born in the heydays of the "Airport Disco" David provides us with the future of Italo Disco and beyond. Mr. Jackson makes music for mirror balls, strobe lights, fog machines and Richard Long sound systems. The title track "Airport Disco" is a heater at first sight. It will make you whistle along or go bang straightaway. "Oohhyyee" is a modern piece of uplifting, breaky & airy UK vibe and hits just the right notes and spots. Some folks claim the only good system is a soundsystem. Well "In My System" appears with powerful synth chords and yes, believe me you want to join this system too. For the advanced customer (vinyl only that is) you will find "Berlin" on B2. A bit of Schlager-Disco with a laissez-faire message. Another top artwork courtesy of Julian Bender. Now get into magic!


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- BBC R1 support (tbc)



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Tracklist 12":

A1 Broken Heart (06:45)
A2 Hjärtesong (07:24)
B1 Eire 2000 (06:12)
B2 Broken Heart (Instrumental) (06:45)


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Through a mutual friend we received a friendly message from the city of Heidelberg: "Hey, our boy made some tunes, maybe you like em." Well, we worship them! 19-year-old David Jackson out of the blank collective makes music that is more than just tasty. If you like your dance uplifting, trancy & dreamy: don't go anywhere else. Broken hearts (with the help of DJ Handelsgold) will be healed and dancefloors lit. A free Swedish language course is included and when it comes to "Eire 2000", Pete Tong even votes for ‚Essential New Tune'. Thanks David, to a bright future!


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- Pete Tong Essential Tune of the Week
- massive UK BBC1 Radio Support (Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Danny Howard)
- Extensive Global Promo by Elevate + Xander Agency
- Sinchicollective Premiere confirmed Dec 11th
- more tbc


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- originally released on FORCE INC in 1999
- 10" limited to 100 copies - remastered

Genre: House

Tracklist 10”:

A1 Augen zu (08:13)
B1 Die Tiefe (07:48)

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Flashback - Frankfurt am Main in the 1990s: Matthias Vogt writes record reviews for Groove magazine, works as a DJ in various clubs and studies jazz piano. His first releases as a producer are already on the street. When one of his favourite labels, for which he had written numerous reviews, Force Inc, opened a house sub-label (Force Inc US), Matthias submitted two of his own tracks to the label. The "DJ Matt" EP entitled "Die Tiefe / Augen zu" is released. The two completely analogue-produced tracks mark the beginning of Matthias' journey into the realms of deep house music.
A few months later, Matthias Vogt's career takes off, with a move within the same Frankfurt corridor, from Force Inc. to INFRACom! and the launch of his projects [re:jazz], Motorcitysoul and Matthias Vogt Trio. Cut. Today: A social media post drew the attention of Berlin DJ, producer and label maker Johannes Albert to the story surrounding the 1999 release. Now, 25 years later, "Augen zu/Die Tiefe" is being completely remastered from the original DAT tape by Gyso Hilger (Nektarium Darmstadt) and reissued - looking and sounding great - as a 10" on Frank Music.




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- Limited to 100 copies
- comes in green jacket

Genre: House

Tracklist 12”:

A1 Waterfloor 4AM (06:01)
B1 Overcome (05:14)
B2 Undermine (06:21)

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LIMITED 100 copies - heavy 180g pressing! Dive deep into the hypnotic cruise of "Sticky Traxx", the inaugural installment in a series of EPs by the skilled artist Jay Albert. The classic 3-tracker comes with "Waterfloor 4AM" on the A side, where Albert weaves a sonic tapestry that's as warm as it is dancefloor friendly. "Overcome" and "Undermine" ond the flip however are tracks that can glue a DJ set together. Imagine just a basic House groove that makes you move. Add a pinch of deepness and even techyness and you get there.
We are speaking about work tools for DJs who know how to get the hands up without a big drop. With beats, chords and basslines that are as sticky as the title suggests, this EP will resonate with enthusiasts seeking a more soulful and groove-filled experience on the floor. Now? Time to close your eyes and give yourself to the power of music.





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Genre: House

Tracklist 12”:

A1 Johannes Albert “Create-A-Dance” (06:01)
A2 Johannes Albert “House Of Triton” (05:42)
A3 Johannes Albert "Spacer By Camac" (04:34)
B1 Johannes Albert "Voices Traces Noises Spaces" (05:14)
B2 Jean Crémant "Hyperspace" (Johannes Albert Re-Space-Mix) (06:21)

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Create-A-Dance: The eternal mantra for each and everyone making dance music. In this case it’s Johannes Albert delivering a fresh House EP on his very own Frank Music imprint. Yes, we are talking piano, phun-ky basslines, synth melodies and vocal statements on top. Another epic break? Included! Being known for constantly trying to find the perfect sweetspot in between House, Disco and Italo, Johannes delivers one of his most catchy EPs to date. As a bonus on the flip you shall find „Voices Traces Noises Spaces“ plus Johannes’ remix for Jean Crémant’s initial super heat „Hyperspace“. As Bryan used to say: „Don’t Stop, Don’t Stop The Dance“.







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Yellow Vinyl / LIMITED TO 100 COPIES

Genre: House

Tracklist 12”:
A1 Biesmans & Johannes Albert “Sunshine Inc.” (06:32)

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LIMITED TO 100 COPIES: After having cake & coffee at least twice a week studio neighbors Joris Biesmans & Johannes Albert teamed up again. Remember "Luft"? This time they got a little inspired by the sun and even more - the legendary sunshine blotters from California. As a result, the duo hammered out a tune that you will dance to all summer and beyond: Sunshine Inc. is fabricated out of concrete chords, the bass was welded, and the lead is still dripping with sweat. Add a little acid here and there and BOOM we're off to space! Before you ask: Tripping is more than okay.








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comes with inlay & MP3 Code

Genre: House

Tracklist 12”:

A1 Lauer & Johannes Albert “Based On Boss” (05:06)
A2 Lauer & Johannes Albert “Four 44” (04:44)
A3 Lauer & Johannes Albert "Posh-O-Rama" (04:19)
B1 Boris Dlugosch x Marc Romboy x C.A.R."Survivor" (06:23)
B2 Boris Dlugosch x Marc Romboy x C.A.R."Survivor" (Johannes Albert Remix) (06:05)

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Sharing a mutual love for Dance Music in all its shapes and forms please welcome Philipp Lauer & Johannes Albert for the first time together. These Bucketheads overcame the franko-hessian border and give us a 3-Tracker on the A side that is "Based On Boss". The title track swims in 909 Drums, vocal samples shine through, and organ chords lead the way. You will be moving your feet with "Four 44", still all about a basement, a red light and lots of feeling. Rounding things up with the loopy powers of "Posh-O-Rama", if you are in need of soft breaks with a lovely twist. Now who's the boss?
Speaking B sides: Hamburg-Moenchengladbach-London? Probably not your everyday route. Three pillars in their own leagues team up for "Survivor": Boris Dlugosch, Marc Romboy and C.A.R. on vocal duties. Created in times of lockdowns and standstills "Survivor" is a midtempo stomper, slightly dark yet extra moving. Clocking in at 110 BPM a percussive beat is haunted by C.A.R.'s voice and a hypnotic robot bassline. Occuring melodies and pads do the rest. Remix time? Oh yes! Spicing and speeding things up a little the Johannes Albert remix arrives with additional chords, gated snare drums and maybe even happiness.






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Genre: Ambient

Tracklist Tape:

A1 Frischling (03:33)
A2 Suhle (03:45)
A3 Gewaff (03:20)
A4 Überläufer (02:48)
B1 Keiler feat. Rudi Albert (03:04)
B2 Leitbache (02:46)
B3 Rauschzeit (03:05)
B4 Kessel (01:53)


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Originally born in days of a global lockdown, Johannes Albert gets ready for a second round of Ambient music. "Spessart II" follows the footprints of its predecessor and keeps things mostly quiet yet very thrilling at the same time. Starting off with "Frischling" the beat maker takes us on a calm synth trip through his home forest Spessart, using wild boar - Wildschwein - vocabulary all the way. Sparks of early Downbeat ("Gewaff"), even Trip Hop ("Überläufer") and instrumental Sade ("Leitbache") occur in the well balanced 8 track album. Johannes' dad Rudi adds to the vibe playing the Jagdhorn on "Keiler". If you like the band "The Art Of Noise" you will most likely love this too.



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Round number four on the Frank Music Rarities series: Music that deserves being cut on a platter. "Come Closer" may sound like a long-lost Chicago House record from the late 80's but it's new. Jakob Mäder rides on a melody you've never heard before, still all about the love. On the flip you shall find two songs out of Iron Curtis' & Johannes Albert's current "Moon III" album. Oui madame, the french touch arrives via "Enjoy" and a little pop music shines through "Something Unique" featuring Indie rockets Zoot Woman on vocal duties.

Tracklist 12”:

A1 Johannes Albert - Come Closer (Your Body Next To Mine) (05:37)
A2 Jakob Mäder - Love Is Love (04:41)
B1 Iron Curtis & Johannes Albert - Enjoy (06:43)
B2 Iron Curtis & Johannes Albert - Something Unique feat. Zoot Woman (05:43)


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Genre: House

Tracklist 12":

A1 Iron Curtis & Johannes Albert "Hurting" (I:Cube Remix) (05:48)
A2 Johannes Albert "Schönrain" (Ibiza Mix) (04:12)
A3 "Hurting" (I:Cube Bonus Beat) (04:02)
B1 Johannes Albert "Kuhruh" (Italo Mix) (06:02)
B2 Sascha Ciminiera "Milla calls" (Johannes Albert Metro Mix) (06:03)


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When talking I:Cube it is hard to avoid superlatives. The french maestro is surely in your favorite producers top 3 producers list. Nicolas Chaix delivers the goods since the mid 90s. From inventing French House (see "Disco Cubizm" with the help of Daft Punk for reference) over the massive 12" dancefloor-madness of "Prophetization" to the perfect warmup track "Falling" he manufactures dance music that is unpretentious, classy and most of all: eternal. In a nutshell: we are true I:Cube disciples. He twists "Hurting" by Iron Curtis & Johannes Albert in a heartfelt way. File under Melancholic House. For the hard working DJ - Bonus Beat included. We carry on with Frank Music chairman Johannes Albert and 3 of his latest dance mixes. Now let the arpeggiator speak and the dancefloor holler.



Vital Sales Points:
- I:Cube!!!!


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- full printed cover
- MP3 DL + Sticker included

Genre: House

Tracklist 12":

A1 Amount - Dphrase (05:37)
A2 Captain of Your Heart – L.ove (03:22)
A3 Levitation Venue – Everything’s Good (04:43)
B1 Johannes Albert - Dynamo (05:46)
B2 Iron Curtis – Münster West (05:39)
B3 Max Lessig – Make Me Cry (06:22)

Short Info:

Steering his dance label, Frank Music, all the way through the last decade, Johannes Albert would like to welcome a bunch of new and old friends for its 10 years anniversary. Berlin’s Amount steers the ship into contemporary disco waters with his „Dphrase". All hands on deck please! The Captain Of Your Heart is more than a good friend. He is the boss from Zürichsee actually. We „L.ove“ his Synth Pop all the way. Darmstadt’s finest Levitation Venue are back with the calm yet groovy „Everything’s Good“. Now we set sail for the flipside. High waves and a storm comes up on the floor when Johannes drops his „Dynamo“. A very 90s informed rave affair! Sir Iron Curtis takes over the realm and shows a little respect for classic Electro. We travel to „Münster West“. The sea calms again with the bittersweet symphony of Max Lessig’s „Make me cry“. We reach safe havens. To the next 10!



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Genre: Disco/House

Tracklist 12":
A1 Cutoff Freak feat. R.P. Downie (03:51)
A2 Identification Unknown feat. Miela (04:56)
A3 Some Kind Of Electric feat. Miela (04:03)
B1 Cutoff Freak – Johannes Albert Acid Dub (05:14)
B2 Some Kind Of Electric – Johannes Albert Kind Of Dub (05:20)


Short Info:
Kayroy is back! The charismatic gentleman from Melbourne gives us three brand new songs. First, we have “Cutoff Freak” with R.P. Downie on vocal duties. Yes, we shed crocodile tears for a thousand years. The David Byrne-esque vocals perfectly add to Kayroy’s mid-tempo aussie p-funk. Last year’s “Identification Unknown” feat. Miela also sees a vinyl feature finally.
Now imagine a late summer night. You ride your local sunset boulevard in your red convertible and turn on the stereo. They play „Some Kind Of Electric“ on the radio. Kayroy & Miela on the microphone make you feel good, they make you laugh, they make you cry. All at the same time. Irresistible grooves, heartwarming melodies and that voice. Now let this summer night last forever.
Label boss Johannes couldn’t resist and bangs the tracks into a more club-styled direction on the B-side. There is an “Acid Dub” and “Kind Of Dub”. Your choice.



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Genre: Ambient

- 180g heavy vinyl pressing
- comes with postcard & MP3 Download
- full cover/sealed

Tracklist 12" LP:

A1 Mariabuchen (03:12)
A1 Beilstein (03:50)
A3 Katharinenbild (02:45)
A4 Sohlhöhe (03:31)
B1 Schönrain (03:18)
B2 Kuhruh (03:05)
B3 Franziskushöhe (02:18)
B4 Sindersbach (03:15)

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The Spessart with its presence of extended woodlands is widely known for its legends, ghost stories and fairytales. Thus, the tale of Snow White may have originated in the Spessart heartlands, with the town of Lohr pushing forward a substantial case for being the home and inspiration for the main characters and elements like the magic mirror. Now let us return to innocence: Spessartraeuber Johannes Albert goes beatless for the first time over this 8 tracker. You may hear the rhythm of nature. Crystal clear bell sounds sit next to warm pads, bird song and even his own voice add to the peaceful piece. Heavenly strings approach guilt free piano sounds while blameless digital choirs whistle along. Music for dreams basically. File under New Age. Are you in?








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Genre: Ambient

Tracklist Tape:

A1 Another Day (05:19)
A2 November Strings (03:47)
A3 Coral Reef (03:13)
A4 Gravity Waves (06:00)
A5 Broken Café Blues (02:36)
B1 On The Balcony (02:04)
B2 Moonlight (03:25)
B3 Sleeping Cat In A Paper Box (02:55)
B4 End Of The Day (04:35)
B5 Social Distance (03:37)


Short Info:

Ambient Music? Oh yes! Number two in the Frank Music tape series comes from the city of Leipzig yet again. Mary Yalex is a mainstay in various genres of dance music. Better go and check her records on KANN & Dial for instance if you haven't already. We are delighted to give you around 39 minutes of textures, sketches, warmth, weirdness and kindness. In other words: welcome to "Sentimental Journey". Mary guides us through a 10 tracks trip over calm pads ("November Strings"), steady bubbles ("Coral Reef"), postponed dreams ("Broken Café Blues"), ascending melodies ("Moonlight") and bitter realities ("Social Distance"). Tape format for the enthusiast, digital formats for all of us. Artwork by beloved illustrator Jana Marei.


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Genre: House

- VINYL ONLY ONE SIDED BANGER!
- comes with mp3 DL code
- riso print sticker on sleeve


Tracklist 12":

A1. LMBYF (06:21)

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Expo 2000? Mousse T? Cyberhouse at Hanomag? The many shades of Hannover. If you haven't heard of Felice, now's the time. The city's most hidden secret guides us towards Fantasy, that is. The Nine-Oh-Nine, the piano, it's all in there. House Music for the Jilted Generation. Made in Linden. For the time being available on beautiful, one-sided vinyl only. Well we through in a little download card just in case. Now close your eyes, move your feet and sing along as if nobody is ever watching.





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2021 PURPLE REPRESS
- Beautiful PURPLE vinyl - Clear Sleeve - new label design

Tracklist 12":

A1. Giovanni Frizzante (06:10)
A2. D-Trainse (No Cure Mixx) (06:50)
B. Giovanni Frizzante (Prins Thomas Diskomiks) (09:37)


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2021 PURPLE REPRESS. A full on 12" Disco EP coming your way via the notorious Frank Music label. Johannes Albert - in Italy they call him Giovanni Alberto - plays the rattle bass and bangs out the sweetest piano solo you will hear all year. Accompanied by a more sample-laden arp-disco tune that won't give you any cure. Added for good measure? Jep, Prins Thomas Diskomiks on the flip in all its glory. Fresh label design by DJ BOOMING B.



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Genre: House

Tracklist 12":

A1 Baila Resista (06:48)
B1 Jupiter Hymn (05:57)
B2 Lonely Ways (06:38)


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Debut time! Leipzig-based DJ & music maker Max Lessig comes through with his very first EP. Max delivers full-on classy dance music filtering the very essence of what makes a crowd move. "Baila Resista" is made for peak time use. The arpeggiator tells us to rock our itchy feet - we will never stop living this way. "Jupiter Hymn" is an elegant piece of modern synth house music. Vocals in the back, pads in the front. "Lonely Ways" goes a little deeper but the message is still and will always be: take me to ecstasy. In his own words: "Dance! Unite! Resist!"


Vital Sales Points:

- Max Lessig Debut EP!
- fresh talent
- H.O.T. shit



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Genre: House

Tracklist 12":

A1 Airport Disco (07:41)
A2 Oohhyyee (06:29)
B1 In My System (06:34)
B2 Berlin (Vinyl Only) (06:28)


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Round two for David Jackson! Just born in the heydays of the "Airport Disco" David provides us with the future of Italo Disco and beyond. Mr. Jackson makes music for mirror balls, strobe lights, fog machines and Richard Long sound systems. The title track "Airport Disco" is a heater at first sight. It will make you whistle along or go bang straightaway. "Oohhyyee" is a modern piece of uplifting, breaky & airy UK vibe and hits just the right notes and spots. Some folks claim the only good system is a soundsystem. Well "In My System" appears with powerful synth chords and yes, believe me you want to join this system too. For the advanced customer (vinyl only that is) you will find "Berlin" on B2. A bit of Schlager-Disco with a laissez-faire message. Another top artwork courtesy of Julian Bender. Now get into magic!


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- BBC R1 support (tbc)



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GENRE/S: House, Dance

[12” vinyl]
A1. Tropicana Thunder
A2. Gester’s Groove
B1. Bakstugan Boogie
B2. Sorrento’s Soul

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Stockholm boys Ari Bald & CJ Scott strike again on Studio Barnhus, following up their much lauded
2023 EP for their hometown label. Once again we're treated to a fabulously fuss-less four-pack of house music
goodness, this time with a special ode to Västertorp, encapsulating the essence and soul of the Stockholm
suburb in this collection heartfelt, club-ready cuts.

Limited edition 12” vinyl of 400 copies

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Rødhåd presents: CRIMSON RUBEUS - the first ever compilation on WSNWG - BACK TO ZERO will be released on April 3rd
Under the leitmotif "WE SEE NEW WORLDS GROWING", the release marks a progression for the imprint to open up for solo releases from new artists and and long term collaboraters.
The compilation features 8 tracks handpicked by Rødhåd, each characterized by a vigorous commitment to the dancefloor while staying true to the label's signature - hard-to-resist sound with a pinch of mystery.
While every contribution has its distinct magnetic pull, marking the way to a nascent world, the crimson red thread running through this compilation is perpetuating, swirling techno with an acute fit for the dancefloor. As with previous releases Rødhåd crafted the artwork for the compilation, this time drenched in crimson hues echoing the energy of the music.

A1 Uväll - Acamar
A2 Arkan - Dissonance
B1 Inox Traxx - Decision
B2 Nastia Reigel - Limit Y
C1 SAMA - Do You Love Me?
C2 UFO95 - Refuge
D1 Ø [Phase] - Exiting The Delusion
D2 Kameliia - Above You And Me


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2x12"


Tracklist:

A1: L’estasi Dell’oro - Get GOO ing
A2: 12 x 12 - Calypso
B1: Tobias. - Public Eye
B2: STL - Dungeon CeLL
C1: N’conduit - Myst
C2: October - Like a God
D1: JXTPS - In Blue
D2: MadderModes - Rhodium (MadderModes Live Rework)


11 Years Voodoo Down Records celebrates a decade-plus milestone of music from the
titular label, which was launched by three friends in Brooklyn in late 2012 and later split
across both sides of the Atlantic.

Their 17th vinyl release is their first double 12”, compiling tracks from a selection of the
artists that helped them hone their sound: STL, who featured on the first release on the
label; October, a recurring favorite who came out of a techno hiatus to cut demos for this
release; Tobias., who first appeared on the label in 2015; JXTPS, the recent roster addition
from Melbourne; MadderModes, the Manchester duo who debuted on the Empirical
Evidence EP; and as always, the label founders themselves: L’estasi Dell’oro, 12 x 12, and
N’conduit.

These tracks run the gamut of sounds that have been a staple of the label over the years:
upbeat drone techno from L’estasi Dell’oro leading off the release with “Get GOO ing”,
dusty dub techno courtesy of STL on “Dungeon CeLL”, head-trip hypnotic techno from
Tobias. on “Public Eye”, downtempo melodic from 12 x 12, punchy peak-time techno from
JXTPS and N’conduit, and a raw acid techno groover from October.

This release celebrates a decade plus of music on the label. It also marks the return of STL, Tobias., and
October to the label with all original material. October coming off a long hiatus, and will follow up with a
mini-album later on the label.
The first 2x12” compilation released on the label, and along with the release we will be adding the label’s
back catalog on major digital streaming platforms.
Touring by 12 x 12 and L’estasi Dell’oro planned in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia during the last
weeks of 2024, and in LA, NYC, Denver following later in the year.

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Deep Techno / Techno / Detroit Techno / Deep House


12", Strictly limited to 250 Copies worldwide (no repress). Grab yours while they last.

Tracklist:
A1. RekaB - Soulful Season 05:58
A2. RekaB – My Future and My Past 06:14

B1. RekaB – Raw Note 05:43
B2. RekaB – Bad Nights Better Nights – 06:43


Yore is on something like a roll at the moment. Think of Kaidi Tatham's "It never Stops EP", or the much acclaimed version of Frankie Knuckles Tears by Chicago's Elbert Philips & Andre Espeut or the recent series of classic Detroit Techno Ep's by our very own P0lyrhythm. A lot is to be expected with having had these under our belts. But as you'd expect, we draw out quick, faster than Lucky Luke's shadow - this time with a deep as its gets Techno EP by ReKaB.

It's easy to forget that, at its core, Techno hopes for a better future. This new four-track EP of connoisseur-grade repetitive beats from ReKaB (AKA James Baker) reminds us of this with a reverent nod to the past and a look forward to a human-centred tomorrow.

Tradition is a big part of the ReKaB sound. Classic timbres run through all the tracks, but what James does so well is how he deploys and contrasts the elements. Piano chords layer late-night soul over syncopated bass. Comforting strings and ethereal pads upgrade your consciousness while your body remains rooted by Techno City square waves. Call and response between acid lines and synth patterns feel like the machines interact, whilst the ever-present 909 thump adds the all-important dance floor framework.

Throughout the whole EP, ReKaB shows deep knowledge and respect for the art form, proving he is no less than a master of the craft.
Strictly limited to 250 Copies worldwide (no repress). Grab yours while they last.



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11:68PM returns to What If It Works with a 4-track EP dubbed wide screen narrow mind.

You were handed a myriad of tools before, but these are designed as perception devices discerning between simulation and reality. Even if you can't tell the difference you might sense it. Confront yourself with what you are handed, a sonic cross section of sun drenched synth contours and sub surface movements. This is a real-time report on inner screen time, carved out of the depths of the human mind.

11:68PM's second runny faced outing on What If It Works is pure technology for a reality that does not yet exist, you must decide for yourself how to proceed.

Written and produced by 11:68PM in Berlin in 2023
Mixed by 11:68PM at Brewery Studios
Mastered by Erik Breuer at Brewery Studios
Lacquer Cut by Andreas [LUPO] Lubich
Artwork by Philipp Pess
© 2024 What If It Works


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Special remarks: 2 VINYL ONLY TRACKS // 180G VINYL // VINYL // PRINTED KRAFTPACK SLEEVE


Tracklist 12":

A1 Jewel
A2 This
B1 Echo Audio (Vinyl Only)
B2 Only (Vinyl Only)


Mihai Popoviciu returns to the label with an incredible new EP. Legendary Romanian producer Mihal Popoviciu broke into the scene way back in 2001, over 20 years later his back catalogue, including releases for Pokerflat, Berg Audio and Hedzup Records, showcases just why he’s considered one of eastern Europe’s most innovative artists. Given his gifted talents in the studio, it wasn’t long before he was travelling across the globe DJing at clubs and festivals as far flung as Thailand, Canada and everywhere inbetween.
















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Single 5

Tracklist
A Dubfire - Descent (Carl Craig Remix)
B Dubfire - Dark Matter (L.B. Dub Corp Remix)

DUBFIRE INVITES CHRIS LIEBING, TRUNCATE, CARL CRAIG, DRUMCELL, NADIA STRUIWIGH & MORE TO HIS REMIX ALBUM
EVOLV is a visionary window into the mind of Dubfire, the journey of the ‘hybrid’ being and its evolution. Last year in October, an 11-track debut album was released on his long-standing SCI+TEC imprint. And now, just over a year later, Grammy award winning producer Dubfire returns to that sonic discourse, drafting in an impressive array of names to re-interpret the material, and accompanied by Dubfire's new audio-visual EVOLV show which picked up where the critically acclaimed electronic performance experience HYBRID had left off.
The eclectic package will include such notables as Glaskin, Arjun Vagale, Nadia Struiwigh, Mathimidori (dub alias of Mathias Kaden), Maral, Decka, DEAS, Carl Craig, Truncate, Drumcell, Chris Liebing, and Luke Slater as L.B. Dub Corp who have all given the original music in their own unique style.
With a career spanning over 3 decades, Dubfire has achieved global success as an artist with relentless drive, talent, and intuition. Pioneering commercial notoriety came initially as one half of the Grammy Award-winning (2001) duo Deep Dish, before embarking on a truly groundbreaking solo career in 2007. A career filled with timeless tracks include his early works, ‘RibCage’ (2007), ‘Emissions' (2007), ‘Roadkill’ (2007) and the highly acclaimed ‘Grindhouse’ (2009) remix from Radio Slave which led to a host of other notable projects over the years.
Collaborative work highlights include projects with Miss Kitten, Luke Slater, Flug, and Oliver Huntemann, as well as co-producing two songs on Underworld’s Barking album. A true artist, he has always been heavily invested in exploring performance technology, unveiled to wide praise with his HYBRID live show. A two-year world tour commenced in 2015 and was followed by his retrospective album, A Decade Of Dubfire (2017), a celebration of his immense output during the first 10 years of solo artist stardom. EVOLV is Dubfire’s debut solo artist album.



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Buckle up for N°05 - a thrilling rollercoaster of groove that will keep you on your toes. With a catalog that reads like a love letter to the golden age of house, HDL N°05 is a homage to the beats that got us grooving. Hard Drive Library remains a pulsating force for those in pursuit of releases that are not only avant-garde but also set the dance floor ablaze.


A1 Extra Wet
B1 Another
B2 Less Euphoric


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Let's get it straight: "This is" is THE album by Ghia. It catches the band at its peak and features 10 songs, including not only their impeccable hit, "What's Your Voodoo?" but a full arsenal of yet unheard, timeless, and soulful music without equal. The songs on the album, which were recorded between 1988 and 1991, could be considered forerunners of the downtempo genre, with one foot in the late 1980s street soul direction but sparkling with touches of synth pop and contemporary jazz-funk. Genre limitations aside, all that Ghia ever wanted to do was create music-good music-and you will hear this in the depth of the compositions.
The album starts with "Keep Your House In Disorder," which has yet again become another classic song from the band's catalog since it was featured as the B-side of the "What's Your Voodoo?" reissue. The song is about a relationship in which the woman has trouble adapting to her boyfriend's turn in life. He tells her to "keep your house in disorder," meaning don't take things too seriously, don't stand still, and you will do better to take the sideroads in life.

"This Is" continues with the downtempo numbers "Crystal Silence" and "Close to You." Both are deep, one-of-a-kind, and previously unissued street soul ballads. On these two tracks, you can still hear the band's roots in jazz-funk. Hence, as a follower of the band's output may have yet recognized, instrumentals of these two tracks can be found on their first LP, "Curaçao Blue." In fact, "Close to You" was one of the band's first compositions. Earlier recordings of the song exist with different singers and different vocals, but it wasn't perfect until Lisa laid down the final version and a choir was added. It's difficult for us to recall any late-80s soul tune as beautiful and intriguing as this one. The final section, which begins with "so much baby we can say," sounds ahead of its time, reminiscent of mid-90s contemporary R&B.

Next up is "Eskimo," an equally brilliant and soulful downtempo composition, but with more focus on synth sounds than the previous tracks. Once more, it showcases the creative lyricism of the song writers, Boberg and Simon, imagining a train ride during a rainy and cold night: "feeling like an Eskimo in an igloo in New York."

Eskimo leads to the aforementioned classic, "What's Your Voodoo?" Originally released in 1991 on the small Mikado label, it was reissued on our label in 2019. We already called this "one of the most wonderful and mystic slow motion synth pop tunes ever recorded"-and we still mean it! Let's face it: this was done before British bands like Massive Attack, Tricky, and Portishead laid the foundation of trip-hop. Dare we call Ghia's music "proto trip-hop"? As a special bonus, the digital version of the LP features a previously unreleased mix of the song, which includes added samples; this should clarify how close Ghia actually was to the sound of the mid-'90s.

"Angel On Your Shoulder" and "L O M E" are two more completely unissued and great tracks from the band's shelved works. Being a bit more uptempo than the rest of the album, they fall between contemporary soul/R&B and synthesized pop music. And of course, another downtempo hit needed to be featured on the album: "You Won't Sleep on My Pillow." It was the original A-side of their single release in 1991, and since then it has been featured on various compilations.

The album concludes with a really strong ballad entitled "I Haven't Got The Power." Here we hear only pianist and keyboardist Lutz Boberg with Lisa Ohm, without further instrumentation. Basically recorded in a live session, this showcases once more the talent and ingenuity within the Ghia project.

Whether you agree or not, "This is" may easily be considered one of the best German late 80s/early 90s soul pop and downtempo albums ever recorded. Cautiously, it may even be submitted as the missing link between mid/late 80s soul by bands such as Sade, and later trip-hop groups like Massive Attack. Let us celebrate Ghia and their music, which had been shelved for more than 30 years but has now finally been released on The Outer Edge.


VITAL SALES POINTS:

- Features 7 previously unissued songs, + three songs that were previously issued
- Fully licenced, recorded ca. 1988 to 1991
- Features underground Downtempo Synth Pop hit single "What's Your Voodoo?"
- Includes vinyl only bonus track "Sometimes"
- Picture sleeve
- Includes 30x30 cm insert
- Mastered by Frederic Stader

Special remarks:

- Thick 350 g Picture sleeve
- Includes double-sided 30x30 cm insert with lyrics and credits
- Previously unissued full length album, recorded 1988 to 1991
- Fully licenced, recorded 1988-1991
- Hype sticker
- Includes the sought after track "What's Your Voodoo?"


Side A
Keep Your House In Disorder
Crystal Silence
Close To You
Eskimo
Sometimes (Vinyl Only)

Side B
What's Your Voodoo?
Angel On Your Shoulder
You Won't Sleep On My Pillow
L O M E (List Of Missing Elements)
I Haven't Got The Power


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Territories: WORLD excluding Scandinavia

Indie Dance, Alternative, New Disco, Independent

TRACKLIST:
A1. Corridor Of Dreams feat. Systur (Sisy Ey) & Oilly Wallace
A2. Ugle (Drømmen Om Møn)
A3. So Much feat. Woolfy
A4. I Was There
A5. Tears We Haven’t Cried feat. Toby Ernest
A6. Save Me feat. Toby Ernest & Oilly Walace
B1. Conversations feat. Systur (Sisy Ey)
B2. Le Trois
B3. Love My Way feat. Jacob Bellens
B4. Club Paradisco
B5. Coming Home feat. Toby Ernest
B6. Reflector (Reprise)

SHORT INFO:
Just when you thought you had Kasper Bjørke figured out he comes back with another great musical surprise. His new album Puzzles, which will be released April 5th on hfn music, follows two recent collaborative EPs on Live at Robert Johnson and Mule Musiq as well as his second Kasper Bjørke Quartet neoclassical/ambient album Mother on Kompakt.
Puzzles is Kasper’s love letter to the sound of early 2000s New York - merged with his Scandinavian sense of producing songs that goes beyond conventional club music; combining disco tinged instrumentations mixed with elements of 80s funk, jazz and contemporary pop songwriting, creating something familiar yet, something very fresh and innovative at the same time.
The album includes collaborations with a wide range of musicians and vocalists. From California based indie-disco troubadour Woolfy (DFA, Rong, Permanent Vacation etc.) to the Icelandic dream-folk trio Systur aka Sísý Ey (who also featured on Kasper’s 2014 single Apart, where the Michael Mayer remix became a timeless club anthem), as well as other longtime collaborators and artist friends: Toby Ernest, Jacob Bellens, WhoMadeWho’s Tomas Høffding on bass, Posh Isolation affiliate Frederik Valentin on guitar and the young, rising jazz star Oilly Wallace on saxophone and flute. Essentially, the majority of Puzzles is played and recorded live, including the drums by Rasmus Littauer (School of X, MØ). Many of the songs emerged from chord progressions written during studio sessions between Kasper and Toby - which Kasper then produced into a colourful and effective album, rooted in an expressive live feeling far from programmed patterns.
Puzzles is a new step for Kasper as a producer and artist, showcasing his ability to move and flow freely between genres and expressions, however still deeply rooted in his love and affection for the classic disco groove - which is only natural after more than two decades as an active DJ.
Another piece has been added to the musical puzzle of Kasper Bjørke

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Tracklist:

1. (A1) Rampa – 2000 (DE-Q20-20-00042)
2. (A2) Emanuel Satie – Departure (DE-Q20-20-00043)
3. (B1) Solomun – We’ll Never Have Today Again (DE-Q20-20-00044)

Release Info:
Cocoon's unique brand of techno has always been at the heart for the operation and now, these brand new and exclusive tracks confirm that once again. Rampa kicks off with the jittery broken beat techno of '2000' and Emanuel Satie keeps the melodic vibes alive with his wistful 'Departure' and then Diynamic label boss Solomun serves up a rare new production 'We Will Never Have Today Again' which is a dramatic and epic groove with majestic synth work lighting up the bold drums.






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LP: Biovinyl, Limited Edition of 500, Heavy 350gsm Sleeve, Sticker

Tracklisting LP
A1. Three Is Company
A2. A Shower At Six
A3. Share
A4. Must Have
A5. Star Thing
B1. Spy On Me
B2. Shower Dance
B3. 11PM
B4. Smells Like Flowers
B5. Showering Sad


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WRWTFWW Records is so happy to announce Shower, the brand-new album by New York born, Los Angeles based ambient / jazz / downtempo musician Danny Scott Lane, following the recently released and very well-received cozy soundscape, Home Decor. The limited edition LP (500 copies worldwide) is available on biovinyl housed in a heavy 350gsm sleeve featuring an illustration by Gabrielle Rul and design by Jazlyn Fung. The album is also available digitally.
Continuing to gently push (caress?) the boundaries of chill out music, smooth jazz, and comfy electronica, Shower draws inspiration from “the feeling of a steamy shower shared with a stranger after a night on the dance floor”, a warm immersive affair for the mind and the body. This latest funky auditory experience once again invites Matt Elliot Gooden’s soothing saxophone, and this time also welcomes the vibrant beats of drummer David Ruiz. Organic, discreet in the most relaxing and elegant ways, and just the right amount of sexy – Lane’s new creation offers the finest in audio cocooning.
As you tilt your head back and close your eyes, let the hot and dripping sounds of Shower transport you to a world of sonic serenity. Feel the rich textures and appeasing harmonies wash over you, enveloping your senses in pure musical bliss.
Shower is the first new release by WRWTFWW Records made with biovinyl, a sustainable alternative to traditional vinyl. Biovinyl replaces petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases, resulting in 100% CO2 savings in bio-based S-PVC production. Furthermore, it is 100% recyclable and reusable, embracing the circular economy ideology.

Points of interests

- For fans of ambient, smooth jazz, minimalism, saxophone, solo showers, duo showers, shower à trois, and the fresh side of the pillow.

- Limited edition biovinyl of Danny Scott Lane’s new album featuring saxophone by Matt Elliot Gooden and drums by David Ruiz.








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