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Gary Martin is well known for his unique productions and his label Teknotika is surely a classic coming out of the famous motor city. This special 10" holds two sought after tracks that were found on a lost DAT tape by Yossi Amoyal and Gary Martin himself. On the A side we have a long time secret weapon, it's a hypnotic groove that was heard on many classic sets, Zip and Ben Klock to name a few. An extremely insane, hard to find Gigi Galaxy track that was changing hands for silly prices is on the B side, for those who know... massive release! More

Brand new double pack from Detroit Techno legend Gary Martin aka Gigi Galaxy.
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Outstanding, essential mid-late 90s Detroit House bedrocks recorded by Gary Martin! More

Gary Martin has a history of creating something new by combining a couple things old. This time around the concept is what happens if we mix techno with burlesque to make the cake and then add some Berlin for the icing. A sexy 4 tracker indeed with the titles “Berlisque”, “Black Boa”, ‘More Sex Magic Voodoo”, and “Berlisque Ryan Elliott Remix”. The title track features a stomping bassline with some real drums, classic Detroit style keyboard chord hits and gentle guitar sounds. Black Boa has kind of a glam style synth riff and cheers. M.S.M.V. gets distorted and a bit Caribbean. The Ryan Elliott mix is shiny and silky smooth More

For the latest missive on their fast-rising DET313 label, Gary Martin and Yossi Amoyal have dug deep into the archives of Martin's long-running Teknotika Records imprint. First up on the A-side is a re-mastered version of "A City At Night", a Martin cut from 1990 that mixes the futurist intent of Motor City techno with chunkier, UK style techno grooves and the kind of stabs and musical flourishes more associated with Robert Hood or Terrence Parker records. Side B boasts a freshly extended edit of another Martin gem - this time under the Gigi Galaxy alias - from 1994. "The Dream" more than lives up to its title, with Martin wrapping restless bass, starry lead lines, alien electronics and sumptuous chords around a hypnotic deep techno groove. More

Gary Martin releases his second sequential EP on Motech Records, the 'This is It' EP. The Ep features two more exclusive tracks, 'This is It' a driving composition accented with piano and synth patterns and subtle funky movement, and 'Galaxy Style' a percussive, building composition expertly laced with muted samples and synth progressions. Included on this EP are two remixes from techno veterans Mark Broom and Rolando. Broom takes on 'This is It' chopping the original into a hyper dance floor drubbing burner. Rolando re-treats 'Galaxy Style' into a composition that unfolds as it progresses, bathed in signature Rolando production elements. More

Martin's Escape From South Warren LP will arrive on October 5th on the label operated by Frank Juncaj, AKA DJ 3000. Juncaj calls Martin an "unsung hero of Detroit techno" and cites his label, Teknotika Records, which has been running since 1993, as a key influence. The first remix EP, due out September 21st, features reworks by Robert Hood and DJ 3000 in addition to two original cuts. Mark Broom and Rolando contribute to the second EP, which arrives on October 12th. More

After 20 years of experience, Gary Martin couldn’t resist a 12” that is also the 50th release for Teknotika: a label from Detroit that didn’t exactly stick with the game when it switched to the mp3 format. “Basking In Blackness” is a composition of textured broken beat then classic four on the floor old school soul.“Synthotika” is what would happen if a synthasizer could take over an orchestra. A track inspired by Detroit peers no doubt. “Every Bit As Beautiful” goes sensative deep house piano, a lil Latin percussion and soaring Eno-esque synths to top it off. The title is a bit sarcastic, let’s face it, there is no life after techno! More

Part 3 of 5 in the classic series features material previously released (Andres and John Tejada & Arian Leviste) on the M&G compilation "Beneath the Surface" but never pressed on vinyl. Also featured are planned but unreleased nuggets from Brad Peterson & Ewan Jansen.
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The Moods & Grooves classics series returns. This release features our first techno or tech-house offering from G Flame & Mr. G, and two tracks from the most diverse EP which catapulted Demarkus Lewis. More

REPRESS1st release in a series of reissues from the moods & grooves catalogue! A1. Andrés - Out in the Open & B1. Mike Grant - The Struggle of My People (Mr. G's There's Hope Mix)

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Known for his releases on his own X-World Communications, Form, & Casey Hogan's Macintosh label, Brad returns to the scene of his "Excerpt From A Deep Soul's Diary" w/4 new deep house tracks More

The Water Is Fine is a work of art by young and upcoming Detroit producer Kyle Hall. Each track has its own exquisite quality and soulfulness. Create Your Own is a beautiful deep uplifting tune with lush pad arrangements and warm bassline that is ingeniously layered over though provoking shifting percussive rhythms, while tomorrow Is the Day is sure to smash the dance floor with is driving four to the floor house groove and crazy synth line - definitely a must have for all house heads! Finally, One Ribbon is a physiological, spiritual piece which is hypnotic to the soul and sure to become another deep house classic from Moods & Grooves.

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The Water Is Fine is a work of art by young and upcoming Detroit producer Kyle Hall. Each track has its own exquisite quality and soulfulness. Create Your Own is a beautiful deep uplifting tune with lush pad arrangements and warm bassline that is ingeniously layered over though provoking shifting percussive rhythms, while tomorrow Is the Day is sure to smash the dance floor with is driving four to the floor house groove and crazy synth line - definitely a must have for all house heads! Finally, One Ribbon is a physiological, spiritual piece which is hypnotic to the soul and sure to become another deep house classic from Moods & Grooves.

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After a bit of a quiet period, Moods & Grooves returns with a heavy hitter – GU (fka Glenn Underground). An icon from the 2nd generation of Chicago house music producers, GU by far is the most prolific. Back to the Basic is a concept through which he returns to the roots of Chicago house when producers made the music, not a computer or program.



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two smooth Glenn Underground instrumentals with jazz-funk and disco influences. More

New EP of winners from the Moods & Grooves label. Pinky 2 Dye 4 get the ball rolling with "Understanding Neith", an intricate late night techno pleaser that has all the markings of classic Detroit techno, with a iller bassline and sublime strings the key players. "We Go Way Back" sees Javonette dishing up some quality late night house, filtered to perfection with swirling synths and a mellow vocal and bassline. On the flipside, A Squared goes for the late night crowds also, but gears his "Perception" track for the jazzy, deep bass lovers out there. Jeff Pilon completes this strong quartet of cuts with "Level 7", combining great strings, deep chords, funky bass, and shuffling house beats with great aplomb More

The original "Rewind to Start" was a masterpiece of deep andmoody tech, but this new set of remixes puts this one in therealm of peak-hour dancefloor play. Superstar JOHN TEJADA isthe man on this release, blasting out a bubbling A-side mix that's all ebb and flow between the vocal and a hypnotic synth groove and thumping stripped-down beat. On the flip PIRANAHEAD offer up an alternate mix, emphasizing a funky Jazzanova-styled bassline and some smooth deep chords. Amazing release once again for Mike Grant's Moods & Grooves label! More

Superb new outing on Moods & Grooves from Brad Peterson. "Deepness is A Way Of Life" kicks off the EP with the title very aptly describing the contents - lush deep house with a sublime piano line setting it off just right. "Melodies Of Mass Sync" is up next, with the beats having a little more pop while another backdrop of textured synths and smoky bass provide more deep house splendor. On the flip, "All I See Is Luv" continues the late night grooves, with some great vibes and gritty analog bassline blending with sweeping melodic chords and a sultry vocal snippet. This superb EP of cuts closes with "It Was Your Affection", with it's stellar analog synth play and laidback yet bumping beats combining with a snaking bassline and warm chords for another late night gem. More

Slamming new release from Mike Grant's excellent Moods & Grooves imprint, proving that this is one of Detroit's top labels these days. Dutch producer John Consemulder comes up with a strong moody female vocal cut that's driven by a throwback KMS-styled bassline and stripped-down drumwork. On the flip PIRANHA HEAD offer up a soulful, jazzy mix for the Amp Fiddler fans that fits nicely with their own recent Moods & Grooves release. Essential dubapella included here as well. More

New 12" from Moods & Grooves, with Andre Lodemann the man behind the tracks here. "Flying" is a percussive houser than grows and grows, building on top of a great bassline as it's backbone, and surrounding that with shuffling beats and melodic chords, and then giving it a bit of a dubby overhaul for some quality late night house. On the reverse, "Jay Lee" combines a riffing guitar with a funky bassline and crisp beats on this tracky minimal groover that again has dubby touches throughout. Last up is "Seka", blending fractured shuffling beats with a dubby bassline, great organ play, and plenty of delays for a dubbed out recliner cut. More

One sided 10" release from Detroit's esteemed MOODS & GROOVES label. This release is pure class, with a gorgeous female vocal working it over a nice Rhodes-styled deep groove with some soft percussion. If you're feeling LARRY HEARD's recent stuff, you'll definitely be digging this release! More

First full length release from John Tejada and Arian Leviste, with "The Dot And The Line" being a very organic form of house, and not the usual off-kilter techno you would expect from Mr. Tejada at all. There are certainly some techno elements on display, but it's mainly lush late night house and downtempo grooves here. dope! More

More deep and moody grooves from Mike Grant's label. GREG STADFORD is behind the monkier Black Art who's previous production credits have included mixes of Blake Baxter's seminal 'Deep N Da Groove' ep. Nice and Jazzy the favourite cut is 'Just Groovin' a wicked blend of St Germain keys and funky organ riffs, over some skippy Detroit drums. 'Dig This' is a mellow late night journey of psychedelic horns and guitar licks with dreamy pianos floating over the top. 'Sweet' is more on a broken jazz tip with live drums and a cute vocal snip that dubs itself over the rhodes bed. The production quality of this ep is stunning. Very strong stuff from M & G! More

Clean, Smooth production by this chicago veteran - who also runs the SOIREE label - best describes the A side,something to groove to prior to prime time, 'Bye Bye', takes you to the climax of the night while 'Eternal Treasure', is the late nightcap... More