# 1 _ house, deep, tech, tropical, nu disco, techno etc.

With its debut release successfully under their belt, Alex Niggemann’s Aeon label preps its second offering from promising Italian upstart Francys.
 
Despite his young age Francys’ discography already bears the names of some of the scene’s most highly regarded imprints, having released cuts on the likes of Get Physical and Souvenir as well as remixes on Poker Flat.
 
With two originals bolstered by a remix from Upon You boss Marco Resmann, the release kicks off with ‘Universal Language’, a growling slab of tech house that draws on chunky synths and well placed percussion to drive its killer groove.
 
On the flip Francys again employs his groove laced synth approach on ‘Memories’ to build suspense and tension throughout.
 
Resmann delivers a deep techno-inspired workout on ‘Memories’, and rounding off the EP ‘The Fall’ (digital only) sees Francys combine intricate synth riffs with his brooding techy approach.
 
A release that label boss Niggemann describes as “one of the best releases this year from one of the most promising newcomers", Francys ‘Memories’ lands July 22nd.

AEON002: Francys - Memories incl. Marco Resmann Remix
VINYL / DIGITAL 

VINYL: July 22
Beatport: July 29
All digital shops: August 05

Copyright by AEON 2013

AEON002: Francys - The Fall (Original Mix)

2013 marks a decade of Y-3 and its pioneering sport-style aesthetic—a look that continues to meld the avant-garde genius of Yohji Yamamoto with the breakthrough innovation of adidas. adidas is pleased to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Y-3 with a compilation album in collaboration with Alex Prat aka Alex from Tokyo (Tokyo Black Star, World Famous NYC) and 14 innovative electronic music producers, with CD and vinyl sets specially packaged with artwork by PL Studio.

Y-3 presaged the contemporary obsession with designer athletic wear by being the first to blur the boundaries of style and sport. The music on this compilation achieves a similar balance, bringing together dance music icons as well as fresh faces from the world of underground house and disco.

The esteemed contributors include Frank Wiedemann, one half of acclaimed duo Âme and co-founder of Berlin-based label Innervisions. Eccentric and reclusive maven Maurice Fulton makes a rare appearance, along with legendarily diverse New York DJ Joaquin "Joe" Claussell of the famed Body & Soul parties as well as Chicago house pioneer Larry Heard. Rub-N-Tug are a boisterous New York duo, and here they slot next to Jules Etienne's collaboration with disco purist Daniel Wang, founder of Balihu Records
Other artists on the compilation include Blackjoy, responsible for Parisian sci-fi disco, prolific Japanese producer Kaoru Inoue aka Chari Chari, Irish house heavyweight Mano Le tough, and Jiro Amimoto, who has produced the music at previous Y-3 runway shows. Discodromo, who heads up one of Berlin's top gay alternative parties Cocktail D'Amore, collaborates here with Italian Massimiliano Pagliara, a longtime resident at Frankfurt's Robert Johnson nightclub. Alex from Tokyo pulls double-duty, contributing a track from his and Isao Kumano's Tokyo Black Star project as well as mixing the CD version of the release. Rounding out the mix is anonymous Scottish producer Lord of the Isles and Quiet Village, featuring Matt "Radio Slave" Edwards.

The Y-3 compilation will be released in mid-September via the Y-3 website, retail stores, and social media outlets. The compilation will be available on CD with the tracks both mixed continuously or unmixed, along with 500 special-edition vinyl box sets and free digital downloads.

Blackjoy - Soubise

Hailing from Tel Aviv Nir Shoshani has over 14 years of experience producing and performing live worldwide. As the A&R of Punch Music, Nir has overseen a plethora of high quality releases and his own work is no exception. Delivering a layered and deeply hypnotic sound that has come to be expected from his overarching body of work.
 
Ajami kicks the EP off with a slow release of frenzied hi-hats playing the loosely-lower pitched vocals against the infectious synth and bass-lines stirring the groove to guarantee a satisfied crowd. Next up we have the Simon Garcia remix. Simon has previously had releases on Poker Flat, Pets Recordings, Supplement Facts & many more. Using the building blocks of the original Simon manages to deliver a remix that bounces off the corners of deep house resulting in what sounds like the sugar to the original’s salt. The remix serves as a perfect introduction to his much anticipated debut album 'The Placebo Overdose' on Poker Flat.
 
Ending the release with “A Good Habit” an edit by Aeon label boss Alex Niggemann himself. Niggemann provides the mix with all of the staples of the producer’s signature sound that spans across the genres of techno, minimal to tech and deep house, all whilst effortlessly retaining the hybrid energy of the original.
 
“Ajami” is out December 2nd and it’s not one to be missed.

Nir Shoshani - A Good Habit (Alex Niggemann Edit)

Nir Shoshani -  Ajami (Original Mix)

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Haim - If I Could Change (MK Regrets Dub)

AEON006: P. Lopez - 1000 (Original Mix)

AEON006: P. Lopez & Matias Espinola - That's It (Original Mix)

Poker Flat Recordings welcomes back the ever-prolific Alex Niggemann for another speaker-troubling dispatch. This time out, the Aoen and Soulfooled boss drops a heavy-duty release that more than lives up to his usual high standards. 

'Materium' is epic in every sense of the word- a sprawling, tough journey into analog techno – with a dash of house thrown in. It rips through the speakers - the crisp and aggressive production provides the space for growling synths and atmospheric, tense pads. What’s more, the whole track audaciously dissolves into silence mid way through - before exploding back into life via a descending analog synth line. 

'Primary' is no less dramatic, but opts for a dubbier vibe as it builds and releases the ever-present tension. It’s hard, moody, electronic funk for after-hours basements and warehouses. 

Digital customers will also be able to pick up 'Bee' - which leans more to the house side of the fence with a playful, highly infectious groove and enough propulsion to move even the most tired of dance-floors.

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Alex Niggemann - Bee (Beatport Exclusive)

Poker Flat return with their ninth label compilation, uniting some of the brightest talents from their label roster, and also inviting some new names to join their mischievous posse. We‘ll take you on a whistlestop tour deep into the Wild West of modern house and techno, with producers like Adultnapper, James What, Alland Byallo, Roland Appel, Steve Bug &amp; Clé, Nick Harris, Sebastian San, Ribn, Ian Pooley, Alex Niggemann, Alex Flattner &amp; LOPAZZ and many more besides!
Released on Double Cd, Double Vinyl and Digital formats, with over 20 tracks to choose from, 10 exclusive new productions, and a mix from the Poker Flat Sherrif himself Steve Bug, there‘s more than enough quality to choose from.

Newcomers Tom Taylor &amp; Gareth Whitehead contribute the first exclusive track with the bassline-odyssey of ‚Tired Of Being Wrong‘ - stirring up the heady classic vibes, and Alland Byallo‘s ‚One Of The Ones‘ pushing into rolling peak time territories. 

Two more exclusives are featured on the first half, with NRK label boss Nick Harris contributing ‚Her Black Wings‘, a moody synth led house trip, while acclaimed producer Sebastien San offers up the string-led anthem ‚Bliss‘. On top of that we find sure fire numbers from the recent PFR catalog, like Adultnapper‘s ‚Idiot Fair‘ remixed by H.O.S.H, Lee Curtiss‘ funk-tastic remix of James What‘s ‚It Feels Wrong‘, or Roland Appel‘s wonderful ‚Fleurs Du Mal‘. It’s a strong selection from some of the finest gunslingers in the business!

Aeromaschine heads off the journey with ‚Zeit‘ - a tracky, percussive jam that fits perfectly with Steve Bug‘s DJ style. Newcomers F.E.X. &amp; Ron Costa then have their first chance to shine with the heavy ‚Acid Shaking‘, before London don Geddes‘ ‚Johns Nu Disco‘ takes things subterranean and into more late night zones.

Essen‘s badboys Ribn drop their new weapon in the shape of ‚Siam‘, a bass rolling dub-entwined masterpiece, which is followed closely by veteran proudcer Ian Pooley‘s techy ‚Indigo‘ - a reminder of his studio skills! In contrast young blood Nico Lahs does very well with ‚Peace Of Mine‘, a carefully executed cut of heavy soulful funk.

The compilation continues to elevate with a stampede of class acts, like Alex Flatner &amp; LOPAZZ with the ingenious ‚It‘s‘, or Allessio Mereu‘s ‚2 Points After You‘. Steve Bug holds the reins as the tracks chareg ahead into the burning morning sun, concluding with a showdown between Alland Byallo (‚Shipwrecked‘) and Alex Niggemann‘s ‚Madness‘ - a deadly dual indeed.For the final sum up, three digital bonus tracks are contributed by Sebastien San, Ribn and Safeword.


Gunslingers And Greenhorns - Poker Flat Volume 9

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Dan K - Shambhala (Original Mix)

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Steve Bug, one of the world's most renowned artists in the electronic music circuit, presents his fifth and most mature longplayer. "Noir" doesn't deny its roots, but expands the usual spectrum and invites the listener to an exciting listening pleasure.
The title is ‘Noir’. The cover is dominated by the filmic aesthetics of light and shadow. The title evokes a world of shady transactions and secret crimes. Most of the tracks emit a suitably dark and moody atmosphere, with at least three directly referencing the film noir genre – From the well-known classic ‘The Spiral Staircase’, to more obscure ‘Somewhere in the Night’, and ‘The Seventh Victim’. Is ‘Noir’ a concept album? Origi- nally it was planned that way, but in the end Steve found the concept too rigid.

"I play all over the world on a constant basis, and always come back with different impressions", says Steve Bug. "Accordingly, this changes the music that I produce. I’ve had the idea to make a concept album for some time, but on the other hand, that’s not the way I work. My music expresses my moods, and of course, they are always changing. "

The material for the new album was created over a period of three years, which makes its consistency and coherence all the more amaz- ing.	The mood is dark, spooked. Over the relentless beats and basslines ghostly sounds swirl and conspire. Although all the pieces are driven by head-rushing beats, ‘Noir’ is more than ever, a listening album. "If I had worked longer on the album, I probably would have replaced even more of the dance tracks with listening tracks", says Steve. "I think a lot of albums in dance music are not convining as albums - more a collection of tracks, than a coherent whole."

‘Noir’ is definitely different. Although the film noir concept isn’t carried through completely, it infuses the spirit of the record in a way reminicent of the sci-fi obsession of Jeff Mills or Carl Craig. In fact, ‘Noir’ could soundtrack a 21st Century ‘Blade Runner’ - tracks such as the pre-re- leased single ‘Those Grooves’ and ‘No Adjustments’, with their evocative spoken word texts, play in to a vision of an apocalyptic-dystopian disco.

‘Noir’ is very much an electronic album. Richer than its predecessor, these tracks easily transcend the merely functional - Steve Bug has in- jected the harmonies with serious emotion. Avoiding the trap of many house music producers, Steve has resisted the temptation to throw in an album full of live instrumentation, explaining: "the results have never convinced me. You have to find musicians who understand repetitive music, otherwise the whole thing is so watery." ‘Poison of Choice’, with its sensational guitar solo, is the exception - and the result of a techni- cal difficulty. Due to non-compatible plug-ins, access was blocked to a sample, and Steve ended up asking his mixer Hannes Bieger to play the guitar chords. While the recording was made, the idea to add the solo happened and the results were so good they ended up defining the track. Two of the standout tracks involve sublime vocals from performers Steve has a strong affinity for. Emilie Chick, the Portland born, genre- scrambling rising star brings a femme fatale’s touch of jazz to 'Moment of Ease'.
The aforementioned 'No Adjustments' with its driving, edgy groove and out of control synth, is enhanced by the spoken word exhortation to just let the beats flow - the unmistakable work of the Foremost Poet Johnny Dangerous.

Aside from that, Steve Bug has always recorded everything on his own – and similarly, developed his distinctive harmonic knowledge by himself. "I have no training as a musician - I taught myself about harmonies. When I realised that many of my heroes in electronic music, whose mu- sic always seemed so rich, was done with the help of others, I have al- ways been a little disappointed". In this respect Steve can be proud about the fact that his experience producing the intricate and exceptional ‘Noir’ was achieved on his own.

From the driving opener ‘Tell Me Why’ to the emotional closing track ‘The Seventh Victim’, Steve Bug has crafted a rounded, atmospheric al- bum that throws a long and impressive shadow over most contemporary dance albums.

Noir

Steve Bug - Poison Of Choice

Steve Bug - The Spiral Staircase

Poker Flat Classics continues its highly promising series with a huge pair of reworks of a seminal Poker Flat track. 

Martin Landsky’s '1000 miles' –originally released in 2006, rightfully takes the stage in the second instalment – receiving blistering remixes from two true masters. 

Laurent Garnier’s incredible career barely needs commenting on; suffice to say he brings his trademark, tough and epic sound to the forefront here. Pushing '1000 miles' into yet more mind-bending shapes, the Frenchman injects the original with a new sense of urgency. Welding a fractured synth melody around Landsky’s big room hook, the results are a pure techno moment – sure to cause a stampede to the booth at most discerning clubs. 

Holland’s Gerd, responsible for some recent incendiary dancefloor burners of his own, also drops another bomb here. Under his Geeeman persona, Gerd, twists '1000 miles' into a trippy, euphoric monster – a late night house detonation for the heads and a fitting tribute to Landsky’s modern classic.

The digital release features another three tracks, which include Landsky's original versions of '1000 miles' and its re-interpretation '2000 miles', as well as the stunning Loco Dice remix of '1000 miles'. 

1000 Miles

Vinyls & more

Martin Landsky - 1000 miles

1000 Miles - The Remixes

Martin Landsky - 2000 miles

Marking the second collaborative project between Jean Claude Ades and Daniel Falkenberg, Swings Records proudly unveil their latest release, Venezia. Following their previous effort, We Are All Dancing (featuring the vocal talents of Yoav), the duo are back again with a beautifully crafted piece of deep house that combines their love of dancefloor-ready productions with their deep-seated love of all things musical.

Label head JCA is well known for his adoration of the sultry end of the house spectrum, having established his passion for sensual, sophisticated dance music through his residency at Ibiza hangout LIO during the summer of 2012. While Daniel's penchant for a sexier groove has become evident through his own solo productions, as the “Two Faces EP” also released on Swings. On this new EP, their creative juices combine to produce a delicious slice of deep house.

Full of zest and energy, the bassline throbs, oozing dancefloor appeal from the very beginning. Punchy beats accentuate the driving track as it captivates the listener, all the while underpinned by strings of an elegant violin, which adds a touch of class to proceedings. Both men have years of exeperience in the studio and it shows on this track, which is emotive yet primed for dancefloor destruction. A unique, and effective combination.

The original mix is accompanied by two stellar remixes from some hugely talented producers. First up is Brazilian Wehbba, who injects his experience into a funk-laden interpretation. He converts the bassline into a more rolling affair, tones down the snares a little and adds in a spine-tingling breakdown to work the track into his own pumped-up rework.

Finally, Linus produces a thicker set, chugging version with hypnotic use of high-pitched chords and the violin chopped up a little, interspersed throughout the track to add to the dramatics when needed.

So there it is, Venezia, a warm, melodic take on deep house which retains that all important dancefloor vibe. A must for your record collection and a further demonstration of the potent force of Jean Claude Ades and Daniel Falkenberg.

Jean Claude Ades & Daniel Falkenberg "Venezia" (DJ Linus Remix) Snippet

Straight out of Romania, Mihai Popoviciu has established him self as a producer and DJ of high repute in the past few years. His releases on labels such as Highgrade, Fear of Flying and Hudd Traxx have raised the bar pretty high when it comes to his own distinctive take of the tech-house sound du jour, but it’s this latest outing on Poker Flat Recordings where sparks really start to fly. 

The four tracks on the Here EP share a similar aesthetic and sound design, yet each is as essential as the other. 

'Call Me' rides a dark and low slung groove, eventually unleashing a soulful, neo-prince vocal refrain amid the spacey, atmospheric synths.   

Title track 'Here' follows a similar dynamic, but with a more straight up focus – a fat, rolling house bomb for the floor.  

'Low' takes things a notch deeper, and a shade darker, showcasing Mihai’s passion for Detroit and the techier end of the spectrum. 

'Curbat' rounds off the release, maintaining a course for the funky sound Mihai is fast becoming a leading proponent of. 

Here

Mihai Popoviciu - Low

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DEATH ON THE BALCONY - WITHOUT YOU (EMOTION II EMOTION REMIX)

Alex Niggemann is pleased to present his new label AEON.

Bringing us back to Alex’s roots, AEON will showcase the music which inspired him to start DJing and also begin his career as a producer. 

This new brand brings together a crew of talented artists, who share the same thoughts about House music and its way of life, creating one platform to release music that stands for quality; Classic and timeless House/Techno combined with the technical possibilities and influences of today… 

Continuously forging his own path, irrespective of any hype and what the scene is asking for, and doing everything with a passion and the will to reach his goals has made Alex Niggemann the personality he is today. Alex grew to be an established and successful DJ & producer, wanting to release music purely for lovers, for people who cut their own path, who dance just the way they feel, celebrating and being passionate about what they do without following rules and trends; the things which characterized the “rave culture” of the 90ies. 

Only two things are important - you and the music.

The debut release, ‘Just A Little’ sees Niggemann explore a chunky tech house aesthetic, precise analogue drum programming and gnarly melodies. Narrated by a late night House mantra and punctuated by full bodied synth work, ‘Just A Little’ is destined for the more discerning floors.

Bolstering the original are two well executed remixes from fellow scene stalwarts, Glimpse and Steve Bug. Poker Flat boss Bug’s mix adds a metallic shine and sleazy edge to proceedings, whilst Glimpse employs his trademark heavy set, stripped back grooves, coated in layers of gritty atmosphere and off-kilter processing.

A strong release that forms the foundations of what is set to become the go-to label for authentic House and Techno, Alex Niggemann showcases his production prowess alongside his A&R nous. 

‘Just A Little’ is out early June 2013 on Aeon .



Alex Niggemann - Just A Little feat. Jonny Cruz (Original Mix)

Alex Niggemann - Just A Little feat. Jonny Cruz (Steve Bug Remix)

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