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Lance Desardi - The Strobe
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Lance Desardi - The Strobe (A Capella)
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Lance Desardi - CJ Bass Dub
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Lance Desardi - Spirit Level
Live Trax Vol. 1 is the first in a series of new releases that come from live hardware sets
recorded straight to 1/4” tape.
It’s rough & ready deep house that’s been road-tested on cultivated dance floors, including
Heidigluhen, Block 9, Sunset Sound System and Love International.
Two years ago, a good friend - who knows stuff - suggested I should do a live show. Thinking it an
interesting concept, I started building the idea of a full set with new and old music, and set up my
hardware in a way that would allow me to make it work.
Distilled down to the essentials, my live touring rig consists of four main pieces of gear -
Sequentix Cirklon, Roland MC-707 & TR-8S, and a 1010 Music Blackbox.
This process led to making music in a new way that harks back to the 90’s when I started - all
hardware, minimal gear and recording versions straight down to the Studer A80 Tape machine.
These tracks are the beginnings of the fruits of this process.
If you don’t know me: as well as doing my own music, I work in various capacities as producer,
mix engineer and arranger for Honey Dijon, Luke Solomon, Gideon, Horse Meat Disco
Defected Records and lots more.
I’ve performed at as some the best clubs and festivals including Genosys & NYC Downlow at
Block 9, Heidegluen, Adonis in London and Panorama Bar.
My style of house and techno has always been tipped towards the underground, with raw, deep &
driving sounds all key to the mix.
A1. The Strobe
A2. The Strobe (A Capella)
B1. CJ Bass Dub
B2. Spirit Level
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recorded straight to 1/4” tape.
It’s rough & ready deep house that’s been road-tested on cultivated dance floors, including
Heidigluhen, Block 9, Sunset Sound System and Love International.
Two years ago, a good friend - who knows stuff - suggested I should do a live show. Thinking it an
interesting concept, I started building the idea of a full set with new and old music, and set up my
hardware in a way that would allow me to make it work.
Distilled down to the essentials, my live touring rig consists of four main pieces of gear -
Sequentix Cirklon, Roland MC-707 & TR-8S, and a 1010 Music Blackbox.
This process led to making music in a new way that harks back to the 90’s when I started - all
hardware, minimal gear and recording versions straight down to the Studer A80 Tape machine.
These tracks are the beginnings of the fruits of this process.
If you don’t know me: as well as doing my own music, I work in various capacities as producer,
mix engineer and arranger for Honey Dijon, Luke Solomon, Gideon, Horse Meat Disco
Defected Records and lots more.
I’ve performed at as some the best clubs and festivals including Genosys & NYC Downlow at
Block 9, Heidegluen, Adonis in London and Panorama Bar.
My style of house and techno has always been tipped towards the underground, with raw, deep &
driving sounds all key to the mix.
A1. The Strobe
A2. The Strobe (A Capella)
B1. CJ Bass Dub
B2. Spirit Level
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More records from Lance Desardi
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Lance Desardi - Jazz Salad
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Lance Desardi - Boing
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Lance Desardi - Boing Boom Shox
Limited Orange Vinyl EP
Dallas Native Lance Desardi arrived in Los Angeles alongside his roommate JT Donaldson sometime around 1999. At that time I was the head buyer & managing L.A’s largest independent dance music shop in the heart of Hollywood “Beatnonstop” on Melrose Avenue. We had just put out a double pack vinyl on Beatnonstop and a single on PCH feat. Myself & Cpen on both.
Lance & J.T were introduced to me by Chris Penny aka CPen who was also a Dallas transplant to L.A and as chance would have it they were both looking for jobs. The two had been sojourning in Chicago for about two years under the tutelage of Spencer Kincy aka Gemini and the House Mayor of Chicago Derrick Carter.
I hired them both and we soon became fast friends. I would lend them pieces of gear and keyboards etc to work on projects and suddenly we had this little community of producers and artist’s working on beats, bringing them into the shop for “show & tell.”
This created a healthy atmosphere of us all pushing each other to make songs for the labels. This is one of the reasons Seductive, Pacific Coast House & Pacific Traxx etc were started to house the different projects and alias’s of us at that time.
One day Lance showed up to work at the shop beaming from ear to ear a some pep in his step. Him and another co-worker Jaime G had gone into the studio that week and banged out “Jazz Salad.”
As soon as Lance slipped in the DAT tape and the track came thundering through the speakers with Jaime’s deep Latin intro I knew it was going to be a big tune in the underground. Such a groove and so infectious it is undeniable even today 20 odd years
later.
So nice to see it back out on wax and not at the hefty discogs price tag of over a hundred quid! The flip side “Boing” is a deep late night groover that fits nicely into a Mark Farina style set with bonus beats to boot. Not to be missed. Classic.
Words above from Sam Robson of Pacific Coast House.
A1 - Lance Desardi - Jazz Salad
B1 - Lance Desardi - Boing
B2 - Lance Desardi - Boing Boom Shox
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Dallas Native Lance Desardi arrived in Los Angeles alongside his roommate JT Donaldson sometime around 1999. At that time I was the head buyer & managing L.A’s largest independent dance music shop in the heart of Hollywood “Beatnonstop” on Melrose Avenue. We had just put out a double pack vinyl on Beatnonstop and a single on PCH feat. Myself & Cpen on both.
Lance & J.T were introduced to me by Chris Penny aka CPen who was also a Dallas transplant to L.A and as chance would have it they were both looking for jobs. The two had been sojourning in Chicago for about two years under the tutelage of Spencer Kincy aka Gemini and the House Mayor of Chicago Derrick Carter.
I hired them both and we soon became fast friends. I would lend them pieces of gear and keyboards etc to work on projects and suddenly we had this little community of producers and artist’s working on beats, bringing them into the shop for “show & tell.”
This created a healthy atmosphere of us all pushing each other to make songs for the labels. This is one of the reasons Seductive, Pacific Coast House & Pacific Traxx etc were started to house the different projects and alias’s of us at that time.
One day Lance showed up to work at the shop beaming from ear to ear a some pep in his step. Him and another co-worker Jaime G had gone into the studio that week and banged out “Jazz Salad.”
As soon as Lance slipped in the DAT tape and the track came thundering through the speakers with Jaime’s deep Latin intro I knew it was going to be a big tune in the underground. Such a groove and so infectious it is undeniable even today 20 odd years
later.
So nice to see it back out on wax and not at the hefty discogs price tag of over a hundred quid! The flip side “Boing” is a deep late night groover that fits nicely into a Mark Farina style set with bonus beats to boot. Not to be missed. Classic.
Words above from Sam Robson of Pacific Coast House.
A1 - Lance Desardi - Jazz Salad
B1 - Lance Desardi - Boing
B2 - Lance Desardi - Boing Boom Shox
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Lance DeSardi - Jazz Salad
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Lance DeSardi - Boing
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Lance DeSardi - Boing Boom Shox
The second reissue from Sam Robson’s, Pacific Coast House Recordings. This time round it’s Lance DeSardi with the Jazz Salad EP. A Deep House classic from the West Coast going for upwards of £100 on Discogs.
A1 – Lance DeSardi - Jazz Salad
B1 – Lance Desardi - Boing
B2 – Lance DeSardi - Boing Boom Shox
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A1 – Lance DeSardi - Jazz Salad
B1 – Lance Desardi - Boing
B2 – Lance DeSardi - Boing Boom Shox
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Lance Desardi - The Power Of Suggestion (Original)
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Lance Desardi - The Power Of Suggestion (2025 Live Version)
Repress!
Texas-born, London-based Lance DeSardi has remastered his classic 2013 cut 'The Power Of Suggestion' which was notably included on Carl Craig's masterful three-CD mix for Ministry of Sound. It's an organic sound with deft synth motifs and rolling drums topped with airy vocals and wispy melodies. The flip side offers a 2025 live version that is more driving and club-ready but still with the same majestic art of melody and outdoor serenity. It's one of those warm, fuzzy and soulful sounds that brings great joy and the spoken word vocal sample adds extra emotional depth.
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Texas-born, London-based Lance DeSardi has remastered his classic 2013 cut 'The Power Of Suggestion' which was notably included on Carl Craig's masterful three-CD mix for Ministry of Sound. It's an organic sound with deft synth motifs and rolling drums topped with airy vocals and wispy melodies. The flip side offers a 2025 live version that is more driving and club-ready but still with the same majestic art of melody and outdoor serenity. It's one of those warm, fuzzy and soulful sounds that brings great joy and the spoken word vocal sample adds extra emotional depth.
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Guess whose back on SKYLAX ? Lance Desardi ! West coast legend that started in 1998 & signed on cult labels such as Chez Music, Pacific Coast House, Siesta, Lowdown, Beat non stop, Greenskeepers alongside crazy other artists such as JT Donaldson, Doc Martin, Iz & Diz, Joeski, DJ Buck, Blakkat, Rasoul, DJ Spun, HippE & Halo and so on ! Now based in London & heading Legwork, he's back with an amazing deep – house breakbeat 12 inch that sounds so original in comparison with what we are hearing today. This ep delivers an amazing quality close to perfection for us on all levels. All in all, another killer release that feels straight at home in the Skylax records impressive catalogue
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Hudd Traxx call on London based US Producer Lance De Sardi for their last EP before they hit 50 Releases and celebrate their 10th Anniversary. De Sardi it seems is more than up for the task, and it's no surprise having had previous releases dating back to the 90's on classic labels like Seasons & Om, as well as his more recent Legwork Records, which he co-owns. Pariah kicks the EP off in fine style with a Deep House Monster of a track, smooth beats, an infectious vocal and lush pads ensure that this will be a big one for the heads. Although the EP only has 3 tracks there's plenty of variety. Flip for the B Side and find a tough Acidy number in Youth, and a groovy track in Race the Clock which is made for the dance floor. 2015 is already proving to be a big year for Hudd Traxx following releases from Iron Curtis & Nachtbraker, and Lance De Sardi keeps the flag flying high with this solid EP.
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Lance DeSardi, - In The Midst (Bass Dub)
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Lance DeSardi, - In The Midst
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Lance DeSardi, - Expressions
Back with a Bang, our old friend Lance DeSardi goes back to his early Deep House roots to bring us Expressions EP. The Bang The Box label boss (with partner Brett Johnson) is known for his classic deep house sound, deeply rooted in proper American House. Releases on Seasons, Classic & Om to name but a few. He's also collaborated with JT Donaldson (as Undercover Agency) & Fred Everything to name but a few. A short escapade in his Live experience under the Land Shark disguise and Mr DeSardi is back,ready to show us how it's done with an EP that borrows from the past, present and future. Lazy Days is proud to welcome Lance to our growing family. We hope you enjoy the music. Thanks for the continuous support!
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Bang The Box’s first release on vinyl is a subterranean three tracker from label resident Lance DeSardi. All three tracks have deep roots running throughout, but each digs down to take you to a different patch of the undergrowth.
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Lance is back at it again. Deep NAKED MUSIC vibe'n house with sub-aquatic atmosphere and heavenly grooves. Diving low end that pushes subtle melody and fill the bottomless void that Lance is infamous for creating. Heavy UK vibe on the production that touches upon 16b, ODORI, and CHARLES WEBSTER. Siesta leading the pack once again.
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More records from Legwork
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Brother Nebula - Brother Says Relax
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Brother Nebula - Turn Off
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Brother Nebula - The Light
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Brother Nebula - The Burden Of Proof
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Brother Nebula - S.I.S. Feat. Solar (Bro Nebs In Dub)
Legwork is back with a new single from our favourite cosmic crusader, Brother Nebula.
The A-side consists of a tape-crushed lysergic stormer, on which the Brother helps us to be mindful, and a couple of useful DJ tools from the same session. The B-side starts with a broken affair with pensive chords floating around bleeps and sounds of the universe, and finishes with a dubbed-out version of the previously-released and extremely well-received S.I.S. featuring San Francisco stalwart Solar.
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The A-side consists of a tape-crushed lysergic stormer, on which the Brother helps us to be mindful, and a couple of useful DJ tools from the same session. The B-side starts with a broken affair with pensive chords floating around bleeps and sounds of the universe, and finishes with a dubbed-out version of the previously-released and extremely well-received S.I.S. featuring San Francisco stalwart Solar.
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Legwork 5 comes from Berlin-based bad boy Kenneth Scott. Tonight is a slow building affair with a heavy bass line that weaves it's way into your consciousness before opening up for all-out psychological warfare. On the flip the Legwork guys speed up the tempo and add steady drum work to give the main loop it's just deserts.
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The 3rd outing from Legwork comes from one of our label heads in Lance DeSardi and singer/song writter Jesse Rennix. This one's been a long time in the making, but the final product is well worth the blood, sweat and tears. With a heavy nod to Prescription Records and the 1st & 2nd wave Detriot pioneers, emotion is the order of the day. Not much else to say, other than see for yourself... The heavens await.
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brett johnson - "The Mission" (Lance DeSardi remix)
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brett johnson - "The Mission" (Convextion remix)
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brett johnson - "The Mission"
Legwork's 2nd single comes from another one of our Texas compatriates, the indelible Brett Johnson, fresh off some amazing work on Classic, Get Physical, Rawax and other killer imprints. The Mission harks back to some of our favourite dub-techno moments, but keeps it's own flare with Brett's signature robo-rhythms and chopped and screwed vocal cuts. On the remix tip, it's label head Lance DeSardi & Convextion bringing their own flavour to the table respectively, with Lance stepping to the chord memory, deep bass, and over sampled drums, and Convextion going all the way out into hyper space with his usual sub-aquatic space funk.
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For Legwork's first outing, we've recruited a seminal techno-soul producer from Dallas, Texas, who prefers to stay in the shadows, remaining nameless(ish). That said, anyone who's serious about Detroit techno know's his work on Matrix, Down Low, and most receintly Delsin. On Remix duty are fellow Dallas alumnus Lance DeSardi, head honcho at Legwork, and DJ Cle, the hardest massaging man in house music. A1. Down Off Cooper If this bassline doesn't hook you, check your pulse. Add some twisting and sliding pads to relentless machine-funked rhythms, and Robert's your mother's brother. A2: Where's Cityboy? The perfect complimentary tune to Down Off Cooper, this one's slightly deeper, while still keeping the drum patterns moving and bass rumbling enough for the most discerning of dance floors. B1: Down Off Cooper (Lance De Sardi & Cle Remix) Lance & Cle take Down Off Cooper to a more House-oriented dimension, never losing the techno soul of the original. The extra vocal snippet reminescent of classic M.A.W. dubs or Global Communication shoots this one into space.
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Repress of Black Loop’ seminal, Something Special EP on Freerange Records circa 2019. Now including previously digital-only & much sought after track, ‘The Melody’.
Track list:
A1 - FRESH
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Limited 12" Hand Stamped Ultra-Clear Vinyl
Dutch producers Fouk make their debut on Freerange Records with a brilliant 4 tracker entitled
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dynamism. Known for their impeccable craftsmanship and warm, funk-infused house productions,
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rolling bassline and MAW-esque shuffling snares. Fouk channel a rawer edge here, delivering a
tune that’s equal parts powerful and soulful – a perfect peak-time weapon.
On the flip, Neon Drift (Club Mix) takes things into more electronic territory, weaving synth-heavy
arpeggiating textures and Detroit chord stabs into a hypnotic, forward-looking journey. Despite its
exploratory sonic tendencies, the track keeps its eyes firmly on the dancefloor with Fouk’s
trademark groove holding it all together.
Closing out the release is Neon Drift (First Light Mix), a deeper, more introspective reimagining
of the Club Mix. With warm pads, subtle percussion, and a hazy afterhours feel, it provides a
perfect comedown moment – the sunrise companion to the night’s earlier fire.
With this release, Fouk prove why they’re among the most exciting duos in the scene right now,
blending classic house tropes with their own unique flair to deliver an EP that feels timeless yet
fresh
A1 - Get It Done
A2 - Floating
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B2 - Neon Drift (First Light Mix)
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Dutch producers Fouk make their debut on Freerange Records with a brilliant 4 tracker entitled
the Get It Done EP, showcasing their signature blend of groove, melody, and dancefloor
dynamism. Known for their impeccable craftsmanship and warm, funk-infused house productions,
Fouk have built a loyal following through releases on labels like Heist, Razor-N-Tape, and their
own Outplay imprint. Now, the duo step onto one of the most respected platforms in house
music with four expertly sculpted cuts that balance classic influences with modern flair.
The EP opens with the title track Get It Done, a muscular slice of euphoric Piano House that’s as
uplifting as it is infectious. Built around some familiar piano stabs and a driving groove, it sets the
tone with pure feel-good energy destined to light up basement dancefloors and festivals alike.
Next up is Floating, a high-energy club track propelled by serotonin-boosting Philly strings, simple
rolling bassline and MAW-esque shuffling snares. Fouk channel a rawer edge here, delivering a
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arpeggiating textures and Detroit chord stabs into a hypnotic, forward-looking journey. Despite its
exploratory sonic tendencies, the track keeps its eyes firmly on the dancefloor with Fouk’s
trademark groove holding it all together.
Closing out the release is Neon Drift (First Light Mix), a deeper, more introspective reimagining
of the Club Mix. With warm pads, subtle percussion, and a hazy afterhours feel, it provides a
perfect comedown moment – the sunrise companion to the night’s earlier fire.
With this release, Fouk prove why they’re among the most exciting duos in the scene right now,
blending classic house tropes with their own unique flair to deliver an EP that feels timeless yet
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Did you know the German word for poison is gift? Four cuts, deep ones. Sick remix on A1. You're welcome.
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2 This Is Important
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1 Purple People
2 Why? (feat. Joyce Muniz)
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NEOCLASH is DJ Hell's new work.
The Electroclash of the early 2000s is reconstructed here, its characteristic codes extracted and reshaped into a modern, reflective form.
NEOCLASH is a cultural experiment - music as a medium of reflection, a structure for space and time, and a vehicle for exploring the tensions between technology, the body, and perception.
Electroclash now - or a manifesto for the aesthetic relevance of electronic club music, combining strong old-school references with a new understanding.
DJ Hell, a.k.a. Helmut Josef Geier, delivers a contemporary reinterpretation of the Electroclash genre.
International Deejay Gigolo Records was the pulse of the movement 25 years ago - and Hell, its very namesake. Godfather of Electroclash reloaded.
25 years and many milestones later, DJ Hell returns to his roots with NEOCLASH, proving that Electroclash in 2025 can sound not nostalgic, but forward-thinking and visionary.
NEOCLASH builds a bridge between past and present within electronic dance culture and club music.
Italo Disco, New Wave, Indie Dance, Disco, Pop, Chicago House, Acid, Detroit Techno, and Avantgarde Music merge here into a bold new interpretation.
Info (DE):
NEOCLASH ist DJ Hells neues Werk.
Der Electroclash der frühen 2000er Jahre wird hier rekonstruiert, seine charakteristischen Codes extrahiert und in eine moderne, reflektierte Form überführt.
NEOCLASH ist ein kulturelles Experiment - Musik als Medium der Reflexion, als Strukturierung von Raum und Zeit und als Vehikel zur Erkundung der Spannungen zwischen Technologie, Körper und Wahrnehmung.
Electroclash now - oder ein Manifest für die ästhetische Relevanz elektronischer Clubmusik, mit starken Oldschool-Referenzen im neuen Verständnis.
DJ Hell alias Helmut Josef Geier präsentiert hier eine zeitgenössische Neuinterpretation des Genres Electroclash.
International Deejay Gigolo Records war vor 25 Jahren Taktgeber - und Hell der Namensgeber einer Bewegung. Godfather of Electroclash reloaded.
25 Jahre nach vielen Meilensteinen kehrt DJ Hell mit NEOCLASH zu seinen Wurzeln zurück - und zeigt, dass Electroclash 2025 nicht nostalgisch, sondern neuartig und visionär klingen kann.
NEOCLASH ist eine Brücke zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart in der elektronischen Tanzkultur und Clubmusik.
Italo Disco, New Wave, Indie Dance, Disco, Pop, Chicago House, Acid, Detroit Techno und Avantgarde-Musik werden hier zu einer neuen Interpretation verschmolzen.
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Tracklist:
SIDE A
1 Bang the Box
2 Is There No Way Back?
SIDE B
1 Planet Earth
2 W.T.F.
SIDE C
1 Medusa (feat. Donner Summer)
2 This Is Important
SIDE D
1 Purple People
2 Why? (feat. Joyce Muniz)
Info (EN):
NEOCLASH is DJ Hell's new work.
The Electroclash of the early 2000s is reconstructed here, its characteristic codes extracted and reshaped into a modern, reflective form.
NEOCLASH is a cultural experiment - music as a medium of reflection, a structure for space and time, and a vehicle for exploring the tensions between technology, the body, and perception.
Electroclash now - or a manifesto for the aesthetic relevance of electronic club music, combining strong old-school references with a new understanding.
DJ Hell, a.k.a. Helmut Josef Geier, delivers a contemporary reinterpretation of the Electroclash genre.
International Deejay Gigolo Records was the pulse of the movement 25 years ago - and Hell, its very namesake. Godfather of Electroclash reloaded.
25 years and many milestones later, DJ Hell returns to his roots with NEOCLASH, proving that Electroclash in 2025 can sound not nostalgic, but forward-thinking and visionary.
NEOCLASH builds a bridge between past and present within electronic dance culture and club music.
Italo Disco, New Wave, Indie Dance, Disco, Pop, Chicago House, Acid, Detroit Techno, and Avantgarde Music merge here into a bold new interpretation.
Info (DE):
NEOCLASH ist DJ Hells neues Werk.
Der Electroclash der frühen 2000er Jahre wird hier rekonstruiert, seine charakteristischen Codes extrahiert und in eine moderne, reflektierte Form überführt.
NEOCLASH ist ein kulturelles Experiment - Musik als Medium der Reflexion, als Strukturierung von Raum und Zeit und als Vehikel zur Erkundung der Spannungen zwischen Technologie, Körper und Wahrnehmung.
Electroclash now - oder ein Manifest für die ästhetische Relevanz elektronischer Clubmusik, mit starken Oldschool-Referenzen im neuen Verständnis.
DJ Hell alias Helmut Josef Geier präsentiert hier eine zeitgenössische Neuinterpretation des Genres Electroclash.
International Deejay Gigolo Records war vor 25 Jahren Taktgeber - und Hell der Namensgeber einer Bewegung. Godfather of Electroclash reloaded.
25 Jahre nach vielen Meilensteinen kehrt DJ Hell mit NEOCLASH zu seinen Wurzeln zurück - und zeigt, dass Electroclash 2025 nicht nostalgisch, sondern neuartig und visionär klingen kann.
NEOCLASH ist eine Brücke zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart in der elektronischen Tanzkultur und Clubmusik.
Italo Disco, New Wave, Indie Dance, Disco, Pop, Chicago House, Acid, Detroit Techno und Avantgarde-Musik werden hier zu einer neuen Interpretation verschmolzen.
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Label:Turbo Recordings
Cat-No:Turbo254
Release-Date:30.01.2026
Genre:House / Techno
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Turbo Recordings
Cat-No:Turbo254
Release-Date:30.01.2026
Genre:House / Techno
Configuration:12" Excl
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Raxon - Basick Beat
2
Raxon - Flow Motion
3
Raxon - Who Knows?
4
Raxon - It’s Called The Power
Tracklist:
A1 / Basick Beat
A2 / Flow Motion
B1 / Who Knows?
B2 / It’s Called The Power
Short Info
Raxon makes slammers. Always has and always will. Simple as that.
He’s your favorite producer]s favorite producer.
We're thrilled to have him landing on Turbo, with a loooong-overdue debut EP.
4(Tracks)20(Minutes).
All 4 for the floor.
The Egyptian electro kingpin.
The perfect start to 2026.
Key Selling Points
- Techno/Electro legend Raxon drops his first EP on Tiga’s Turbo Recordings
- The Egyptian is your favorite producers favorite producer.
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A1 / Basick Beat
A2 / Flow Motion
B1 / Who Knows?
B2 / It’s Called The Power
Short Info
Raxon makes slammers. Always has and always will. Simple as that.
He’s your favorite producer]s favorite producer.
We're thrilled to have him landing on Turbo, with a loooong-overdue debut EP.
4(Tracks)20(Minutes).
All 4 for the floor.
The Egyptian electro kingpin.
The perfect start to 2026.
Key Selling Points
- Techno/Electro legend Raxon drops his first EP on Tiga’s Turbo Recordings
- The Egyptian is your favorite producers favorite producer.
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Label:Smallville Records
Cat-No:smallville72
Release-Date:30.01.2026
Genre:Deephouse
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Smallville Records
Cat-No:smallville72
Release-Date:30.01.2026
Genre:Deephouse
Configuration:12" Excl
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Snad - Dispo
2
Snad - From Without
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Snad - Italosnadi
Artwork and Typography by Stefan Marx
Don't sleep on this one - Snad returns to Smallville with a bang – after „getting mezmerized“ on his own Spandrel imprint, Shyam is back with three exceptional deep rollers, that will keep the floors moving worldwide.
Comes with a full Cover Artwork by Stefan Marx.
Tracklist:
A1 Dispo
B1 From Without
B2 Italosnadi
All tracks written & produced by Shyam Anand
Vinyl cut by Helmut Erler at Lathesville
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Don't sleep on this one - Snad returns to Smallville with a bang – after „getting mezmerized“ on his own Spandrel imprint, Shyam is back with three exceptional deep rollers, that will keep the floors moving worldwide.
Comes with a full Cover Artwork by Stefan Marx.
Tracklist:
A1 Dispo
B1 From Without
B2 Italosnadi
All tracks written & produced by Shyam Anand
Vinyl cut by Helmut Erler at Lathesville
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Sam Goku - x-plor09 (much to give)
2
Sam Goku - x-plor10 (lush life)
3
Sam Goku - x-plor11 (triptool)
4
Sam Goku - x-plor12 (silver sky)
Tracklist
A1 x-plor09 (much to give)
A2 x-plor10 (lush life)
B1 x-plor11 (triptool)
B2 x-plor12 (silver sky)
Short Info
On Explorations 03, Sam Goku continues his journey into deep, left-field club music, delivering four tracks that drift between dubby house and finely tuned electronica. Warm basslines, spacious rhythms and subtle melodic details form the foundation, while his unmistakable Sam Goku twist adds an emotional, exploratory edge throughout. Designed for late-night floors as well as introspective listening, Explorations 03 captures a fluid, forward-thinking sound that feels both grounded and otherworldly—another refined chapter in Sam Goku’s evolving sonic universe on Permanent Vacation.
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A1 x-plor09 (much to give)
A2 x-plor10 (lush life)
B1 x-plor11 (triptool)
B2 x-plor12 (silver sky)
Short Info
On Explorations 03, Sam Goku continues his journey into deep, left-field club music, delivering four tracks that drift between dubby house and finely tuned electronica. Warm basslines, spacious rhythms and subtle melodic details form the foundation, while his unmistakable Sam Goku twist adds an emotional, exploratory edge throughout. Designed for late-night floors as well as introspective listening, Explorations 03 captures a fluid, forward-thinking sound that feels both grounded and otherworldly—another refined chapter in Sam Goku’s evolving sonic universe on Permanent Vacation.
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Soul Clap - Drowning In Your Love (Main Mix)
2
Soul Clap - Drowning In Your Love (Storm Drums)
3
Soul Clap - EFUNK Anthem (The Funk Mix)
4
Soul Clap - EFUNK Anthem (The Stripped Mix)
5
Soul Clap - Drowning In Your Love (Wind-A-Pella)
The Drowning In Your Love EP features longtime collaborator and magnetic vocalist Shaun J. Wright (Hercules & Love Affair / Classic / Midnight Magic), whose heartfelt delivery and lyrical poise ensure the title track sticks in your head long after the needle has left the record. The trio have created a timeless club track evoking the spirit of the tripped-out sounds of golden-era west coast house — dubby FX, a hint of breaks, soulful vocals, and that unmistakable Soul Clap swing — all put together with a flair that will move any dancefloor worth it’s salt.
A1 - Drowning In Your Love (Main Mix)
A2 - Drowning In Your Love (Storm Drums)
B1 - EFUNK Anthem (The Funk Mix)
B2 - EFUNK Anthem (The Stripped Mix)
B3 - Drowning In Your Love (Wind-A-Pella)
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A1 - Drowning In Your Love (Main Mix)
A2 - Drowning In Your Love (Storm Drums)
B1 - EFUNK Anthem (The Funk Mix)
B2 - EFUNK Anthem (The Stripped Mix)
B3 - Drowning In Your Love (Wind-A-Pella)
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1
Gary’s Garage - Gary's XR3
2
Gary’s Garage - Gary Is Lovin' The House
3
Gary’s Garage - Gaz To Life, Gaz To Reality
4
Gary’s Garage - I'll Show You My Gary (If You Show Me Yours)
Gary’s Garage is back once again like a renegade master with four slabs of houseand garage. Be quick as this is DOUBLE NAWTY!
A1 - Gary's XR3
A2 - Gary Is Lovin' The House
B1 - Gaz To Life, Gaz To Reality
B2 - I'll Show You My Gary (If You Show Me Yours)
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A1 - Gary's XR3
A2 - Gary Is Lovin' The House
B1 - Gaz To Life, Gaz To Reality
B2 - I'll Show You My Gary (If You Show Me Yours)
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Luke Hess - (Ephraim) - Steffi Remix
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Luke Hess - (Hiketeria) - Claudio PRC Remix
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Luke Hess - (Panoplia) - Markus Suckut Remix
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Luke Hess - (Perissos) - Luigi Tozzi Special
Luke Hess invites four artists to reimagine his latest ARKEO album on DeepLabs, each bringing their own unique perspective to the label’s sound.
Handpicked for their shared friendship, history, and the lasting impact of their music in his DJ sets, every contributor delivers a remix that resonates with authenticity and depth.
Together, these tracks form a cohesive body of work that captures the essence of DeepLabs and the timeless spirit of Detroit techno.
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Handpicked for their shared friendship, history, and the lasting impact of their music in his DJ sets, every contributor delivers a remix that resonates with authenticity and depth.
Together, these tracks form a cohesive body of work that captures the essence of DeepLabs and the timeless spirit of Detroit techno.
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Extrawelt - Grand Départ
2
Extrawelt - Clapland (x Jimi Jules)
3
Extrawelt - Dystortion
4
Extrawelt - Surrounded By Miracles
5
Extrawelt - Der Agent
6
Extrawelt - Die Hatz
7
Extrawelt - Sir Stringalot
8
Extrawelt - ¡No Pasaran!
9
Extrawelt - No Song For The Dead
10
Extrawelt - Hope Sounds Good
11
Extrawelt - Hurt
12
Extrawelt - Dysto Disko
13
Extrawelt - Schöne Aussichten
14
Extrawelt - Reverse Curse
Tracklisting:
1. (A1) Extrawelt - Grand Départ (DE-Q20-25-00036)
2. (A2) Extrawelt - Clapland (x Jimi Jules) (DE-Q20-25-00037)
3. (B1) Extrawelt - Dystortion (DE-Q20-25-00038)
4. (B2) Extrawelt - Surrounded By Miracles (DE-Q20-25-00039)
5. (C1) Extrawelt - Der Agent (DE-Q20-25-00040)
6. (C2) Extrawelt - Die Hatz (DE-Q20-25-00041)
7. (C3) Extrawelt - Sir Stringalot (DE-Q20-25-00042)
8. (D1) Extrawelt - ¡No Pasaran! (DE-Q20-25-00043)
9. (D2) Extrawelt - No Song For The Dead (DE-Q20-25-00044)
10. (E1) Extrawelt - Hope Sounds Good (DE-Q20-25-00045)
11. (E2) Extrawelt - Hurt (DE-Q20-25-00046)
12. (F1) Extrawelt - Dysto Disko (DE-Q20-25-00047)
13. (F2) Extrawelt - Schöne Aussichten (DE-Q20-25-00048)
14. (F3) Extrawelt - Reverse Curse (DE-Q20-25-00049)
DYSTORTION
Extrawelt's Latest and Longest-Brewing Album Lands This December on Cocoon
In this beautiful world marked by rising chaos, sometimes the simplest way to escape its troubles is through sonic relief. Germany's renowned electronic duo Extrawelt will offer exactly that with their 5th full-length album, DYSTORTION, via Cocoon Recordings this December.
For over two decades, the humble duo behind Extrawelt, who shy away from making music for clicks, have been a steadfast presence in electronic music. Known as serious studio and tour-focused artists who craft timepiece albums, each a work of enduring craft, that go on to create atmospheric, out-of-the-box live acts, they've been shaping and redefining electronica since their first release.
DYSTORTION is their most diverse and evocative album to date. Imagined over six years and shaped by a world in flux through COVID, political upheavals, social media, and AI, it reflects the contrasts and twists we've all felt while offering surges of serenity and hope. From brooding tension to playful relief, it moves through different states in an evolved Extrawelt manner.
The album's opening credit, "Grand Départ," as if a cinematic prelude, invites us into a world of creeping bass, an explicitly Extrawelt sound that's synonymous with the "anti-genre genre" they work within. The album's second track, "Clapland," sees Extrawelt joining forces with Jimi Jules, a name synonymous with excellence in electronic music, creating a rare collaboration that is felt in every note. Soon, the mood shifts into softer melodies as heard in "Surrounded By Miracles," "Hope Sounds Good," and "Sir Stringalot," which bring bright euphorics to balance the darker moments in an album echoed by industrial influences. Later, as "Dystortion" (the album's title track) unfolds, we're drawn into something few electronic artists can create: raw emotion. This is a gritty landscape as reflective as it is pulsing, glitchy, intense, and richly textured.
DYSTORTION is a reflection of a complex, divided world, carried through dramatically with Extrawelt's signature techno tension. Like the world right now, it is full of contradictions, surprises, and moments of introspection, an essential listen for fans of mature electronic music that may or may not need a reminder of why, after 20 years, we're still listening.
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1. (A1) Extrawelt - Grand Départ (DE-Q20-25-00036)
2. (A2) Extrawelt - Clapland (x Jimi Jules) (DE-Q20-25-00037)
3. (B1) Extrawelt - Dystortion (DE-Q20-25-00038)
4. (B2) Extrawelt - Surrounded By Miracles (DE-Q20-25-00039)
5. (C1) Extrawelt - Der Agent (DE-Q20-25-00040)
6. (C2) Extrawelt - Die Hatz (DE-Q20-25-00041)
7. (C3) Extrawelt - Sir Stringalot (DE-Q20-25-00042)
8. (D1) Extrawelt - ¡No Pasaran! (DE-Q20-25-00043)
9. (D2) Extrawelt - No Song For The Dead (DE-Q20-25-00044)
10. (E1) Extrawelt - Hope Sounds Good (DE-Q20-25-00045)
11. (E2) Extrawelt - Hurt (DE-Q20-25-00046)
12. (F1) Extrawelt - Dysto Disko (DE-Q20-25-00047)
13. (F2) Extrawelt - Schöne Aussichten (DE-Q20-25-00048)
14. (F3) Extrawelt - Reverse Curse (DE-Q20-25-00049)
DYSTORTION
Extrawelt's Latest and Longest-Brewing Album Lands This December on Cocoon
In this beautiful world marked by rising chaos, sometimes the simplest way to escape its troubles is through sonic relief. Germany's renowned electronic duo Extrawelt will offer exactly that with their 5th full-length album, DYSTORTION, via Cocoon Recordings this December.
For over two decades, the humble duo behind Extrawelt, who shy away from making music for clicks, have been a steadfast presence in electronic music. Known as serious studio and tour-focused artists who craft timepiece albums, each a work of enduring craft, that go on to create atmospheric, out-of-the-box live acts, they've been shaping and redefining electronica since their first release.
DYSTORTION is their most diverse and evocative album to date. Imagined over six years and shaped by a world in flux through COVID, political upheavals, social media, and AI, it reflects the contrasts and twists we've all felt while offering surges of serenity and hope. From brooding tension to playful relief, it moves through different states in an evolved Extrawelt manner.
The album's opening credit, "Grand Départ," as if a cinematic prelude, invites us into a world of creeping bass, an explicitly Extrawelt sound that's synonymous with the "anti-genre genre" they work within. The album's second track, "Clapland," sees Extrawelt joining forces with Jimi Jules, a name synonymous with excellence in electronic music, creating a rare collaboration that is felt in every note. Soon, the mood shifts into softer melodies as heard in "Surrounded By Miracles," "Hope Sounds Good," and "Sir Stringalot," which bring bright euphorics to balance the darker moments in an album echoed by industrial influences. Later, as "Dystortion" (the album's title track) unfolds, we're drawn into something few electronic artists can create: raw emotion. This is a gritty landscape as reflective as it is pulsing, glitchy, intense, and richly textured.
DYSTORTION is a reflection of a complex, divided world, carried through dramatically with Extrawelt's signature techno tension. Like the world right now, it is full of contradictions, surprises, and moments of introspection, an essential listen for fans of mature electronic music that may or may not need a reminder of why, after 20 years, we're still listening.
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Peggy Gou - No Title
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Peggy Gou - No Title
Peggy Gou is proud to announce the launch of her own independent record label, Gudu Records. The label’s first release will be the Moment EP - a two-track 12” featuring the tracks ‘Starry Night’ and ‘Han Pan’.
Moment’ sees Gou continue to explore the charismatic facets of her musical and personal identity, drawing on her Korean heritage and language and her love for house & disco’s Eighties heritage, with particular nods to the output of labels such as Prelude and West End Records in the decade’s nascent years.
Gou’s own singing voice, known to so many from last year’s ‘Once’ EP, returns here to confidently guide the rhythm on ‘Starry Night’. Mixing both Korean and English vocals over a tumbling cascade of percussion and piano house keys, the track builds to incorporate layers of instrumental samples and subtle acid lines. Romantic, anthemic and timeless in its feel, it reaffirms Gou’s skill as a songwriter with appeal that resonates beyond crowded dancefloors, not to mention language barriers.
'Han Pan' follows as an instantly rhythmic affair that draws energy from a memorable and delicately tuned pan-drum. Alongside some expert and understated arrangement, as well as another, contrasting vocal performance, ‘Han Pan’ transmits a different but equally powerful energy.
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Moment’ sees Gou continue to explore the charismatic facets of her musical and personal identity, drawing on her Korean heritage and language and her love for house & disco’s Eighties heritage, with particular nods to the output of labels such as Prelude and West End Records in the decade’s nascent years.
Gou’s own singing voice, known to so many from last year’s ‘Once’ EP, returns here to confidently guide the rhythm on ‘Starry Night’. Mixing both Korean and English vocals over a tumbling cascade of percussion and piano house keys, the track builds to incorporate layers of instrumental samples and subtle acid lines. Romantic, anthemic and timeless in its feel, it reaffirms Gou’s skill as a songwriter with appeal that resonates beyond crowded dancefloors, not to mention language barriers.
'Han Pan' follows as an instantly rhythmic affair that draws energy from a memorable and delicately tuned pan-drum. Alongside some expert and understated arrangement, as well as another, contrasting vocal performance, ‘Han Pan’ transmits a different but equally powerful energy.
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