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After the success of their summer anthem "Temperature" Max Chapman & Kieran Andrews team up again for another release on Lost Records 

The lead track "Factory 7" takes you through it's initially haunting soundscapes then hits you with a massive hoover bassline. Label bosses Leftwing & Kody have been playing this one for the last few months and it has been doing the damage to the floor 

"Loving Arms" begins with some hypnotic percussion followed on by a rolling bassline and also showcases the guys skills when using vocal samples 

Finally Philip Bader takes his spin on Factory 7 and turns it into a real tech monster!

Max Chapman & Kieran Andrews - Factory 7 (Original) - LR014 - Out Now

OUT NOW - http://www.beatport.com/release/keep-ya-head-up-ep/1436302

Since bursting onto the production scene in 2005 Philip Bader has been going from strength-to- strength with an incredible back-catalogue of work that runs across labels like Moon Harbour, Saved, Highgrade, This And That and Dirtybird to name a few. ‘Keep Ya Head Up’ is another sublime offering from Bader, dishing up three deep & dynamic cuts peppered with Berlin influences.

Early Support From
* LocoDice (Locodice / Four:Twenty / Cadenza / M_Nus)
'Kalyde Remix'
* Ida Engberg (Cocktail Club (Stockholm))
'Blue Frog is the one for me!'
* James Zabiela (Hearing Aid / Excession)
'Some solid stuff here. '
* Lee Foss (Hot Creations)
'downloading, thanks'
* Bushwacka! / JustBe
'filthy'
* Huxley
'keep ya head up both mixes are big!'
* Leftwing & Kody
'Handmade and the Kalyde remix are working for sure!'
* Edu Imbernon
'Solid Release! Thanks!!'
*Josh Butler
“Detlef & Pawsa remixes for me”

* Danny Howells (Dig Deeper)
'Some uber jams on here .. max support.'
* Hector Romero (Def Mix)
'Detlaf remix of Handmade is a groover'
* No Artificial Colours (Madtech / PMR)
'Yeeeeeeeeehh '
* Jonny Cade (2020 Vision / Leftroom)
'great ep! '
* Mia Dora (MadTech / Moda Black / Glasgow Underground)
'kalyde remix is the one for me'
* Mark Jenkyns (Hot Creations)
'STRONG!!!!! HAD TO DOWNLOAD ALL , WOULD PLAY EVERY VERSION '
* Groove Armada
'Detlef mix is a monster, love it!'


Philip Bader - Keep Ya Head Up (Kalyde Remix) - LR017 - OUT NOW

OUT NOW - http://www.beatport.com/release/keep-ya-head-up-ep/1436302

Since bursting onto the production scene in 2005 Philip Bader has been going from strength-to- strength with an incredible back-catalogue of work that runs across labels like Moon Harbour, Saved, Highgrade, This And That and Dirtybird to name a few. ‘Keep Ya Head Up’ is another sublime offering from Bader, dishing up three deep & dynamic cuts peppered with Berlin influences.

Early Support From
* LocoDice (Locodice / Four:Twenty / Cadenza / M_Nus)
'Kalyde Remix'
* Ida Engberg (Cocktail Club (Stockholm))
'Blue Frog is the one for me!'
* James Zabiela (Hearing Aid / Excession)
'Some solid stuff here. '
* Lee Foss (Hot Creations)
'downloading, thanks'
* Bushwacka! / JustBe
'filthy'
* Huxley
'keep ya head up both mixes are big!'
* Leftwing & Kody
'Handmade and the Kalyde remix are working for sure!'
* Edu Imbernon
'Solid Release! Thanks!!'
*Josh Butler
“Detlef & Pawsa remixes for me”

* Danny Howells (Dig Deeper)
'Some uber jams on here .. max support.'
* Hector Romero (Def Mix)
'Detlaf remix of Handmade is a groover'
* No Artificial Colours (Madtech / PMR)
'Yeeeeeeeeehh '
* Jonny Cade (2020 Vision / Leftroom)
'great ep! '
* Mia Dora (MadTech / Moda Black / Glasgow Underground)
'kalyde remix is the one for me'
* Mark Jenkyns (Hot Creations)
'STRONG!!!!! HAD TO DOWNLOAD ALL , WOULD PLAY EVERY VERSION '
* Groove Armada
'Detlef mix is a monster, love it!'

Philip Bader - Keep Ya Head Up -LR017 - OUT NOW

As has become traditional over recent years, around this time I like to give away a track as a token of my appreciation for those who have supported me so here it is, my 'These Are The Times' rework of Subspace - Thirteen. Enjoy! :)

Sub Space - Thirteen (Alan Fitzpatrick These Are The Times Rework)

Jonny Cade has long been bubbling under with fine releases on labels like Morris Audio, 2020 Vision and Black Key, as well having produced alongside the likes of Huxley. Now back in solo mode, he comes good with three fierce new cuts on Lost Records complete with remixes from Tapesh and Raffa FL.

Early Support From 

Richey Ahmed
Support
Loco Dice
Great stuff
Groove Armada
Nice tracks here
Philip Bader
D/L  Thanks
wAFF
Mint as fuck - hard to say my favourite but its between here to stay and whack ass but all tracks are mint :D
Sidney Charles
Raffa FL Remix is cool!
Cuartero
here to say original for me!
Cera Alba
Great release, think Tapesh remix is my fav :)
Robo Sonic
thx
Amine Edge
Download for Amine Edge & DANCE
thx
German Brigante
The version from Tapesh is fantastic!!
Lupe Fuentes
Love the whole EP, specially Work it out! can't wait to play it out! thanks!
Sven Tasnadi
strong ep guys.
Tapesh
yes yaaaaaaa ;)


Jonny Cade - Work It Out - LR019 - OUT NOW

http://classic.beatport.com/release/danger-ep/1489588

Max Chapman returns to Lost Records with a 3 track EP including remixes from Christian Nielsen & Igluu

Richie Hawtin (M-nus, Plus 8)
￼￼￼"downloaded for r hawtin"
Hot Since 82 (Get Physical, Noir, Moda)
￼￼￼"Nice :)"
￼￼Claude Von Stroke (Dirtybird)
￼￼￼"Downloading for Claude VonStroke"
￼￼ Paco Osuna
￼￼￼"Will try thanks ;)"
wAFF 
“Fucking sick BRUV!!!!! Ace these mate all sick - danger
n sausage and mash are my favs but all mint x”
Joseph Capriati
￼￼￼"Downloaded for Joseph Capriati, thanks."
Russ Yallop 
“wicked maxxy!”
Nathan Barato 
“Danger is danger ! Thanks”
B-Traits (BBC Radio 1)
"Considering for the show, thanks for the music"
Felix da Housecat (Chicago, USA)
￼￼￼"Downloading for Felix Da Housecat."
Dale Howard
“Really like Danger and mutp! Great tracks! Nice one
Max. cheers lads x”
Amine Edge 
“Download for Amine Edge & DANCE
thx”

Max Chapman - Mash Up The Place Christian Nielsen Remix - LR020 - OUT NOW

2015 will see German techno mainstay Stephan Bodzin ready to unleash his next full-length musical vision on the world. Entitled “Powers of Ten”, the 10-track album will land in June 2015 on his own Herzblut Recordings and provides another great insight into the melodically rich muscle mind of this modern great.
Says Stephan Bodzin of the LP: “Powers of Ten has been with me all my life and is named after a book that has been my background hiss, its confusing truth is my only real faith and its infinity shows me its finiteness. The album is about harmonies, melodies, rhythms. It is an homage to Bob Moog, full of techno beats and sounds and space and party and ecstasy and dancing and listening, and crying and feeling. It is a journey, a philosophy of life, a view of the world, a vague perception. It is my wife, my children, my family, my friends, my passion, my enemy, my greatest fulfillment, my fear, my deepest peace, my power, all my love.”
As such, this album is hugely personal and is filled with cerebral messages and well thought out concepts. All this shines through and makes it an all the more engaging listen from start to finish. Kicking off with the spine tingling chords and louche beats of ‘Singularity’ cuts like ‘Lila’ then continue to confirm that Stephan Bodzin has a classical understanding of melody that is way beyond your average.
‘Blue Giant’, ‘Wir’ and ‘Ix’ all manage to be uplifting and thoughtful at the same time as driven and groovy, whilst ‘Birth’ comes on with a hymnal high note, long tailed pads and subtly shifting beats. The ghostly grooves of ‘Zulu’ mark a majestic mid point to the album, which then continues to seduce with spiritual synths and more beautiful melodies on cuts like ‘Odyssee’ as well as the album’s standout title track.
Unfolding coherently and in soothing fashion, this album once again proves that few producers in the modern world have a knack for melody and an ear for sonic ingenuity quite like Stephan Bodzin.


Zulu

Deep Loni Frequency w/ Midnattssoula
This week Norway's @midnattssoula will be sharing some truly soulful and deep groovy vibes through this tropical/disco/chillout/house/awesome set.
So, sitback, relax and relax even more...

Tracklist:
1. Don't Tell Me Darko Kustura Remix - Keely Timlin Polar Lights
2. Yo House - Deep88 & Melchior Sultana
3. We Will Greet You - Petr Serkin
4. The Look (Sasha Anastasov Rmx) - Daniel Dalzochio
5. Rise Hour - Amberflame
6. Yo House (Andras Fox Remix) - Deep88 & Melchior Sultana
7. Nothing But The Beat (Hot Toddy Vocal Mix) - Oh Yeah
8. Fruit Punch (Toby Tobias Remix V1) - Trujillo
9. Something - Paulo Olarte
10. Human Knowledge - Ronald Tings
11. Back But Half (Lauer Remix) - Egyptian Nipples
12. Hotel In Rhodes (Rotciv Re-edit) - Blasquez & Holocaos

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/1648c6'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

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Deep Loni Frequency w/ Midnattssoula

Pan-Pot - The Other Remixes [SNDST015]

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As the dust finally begins to settle after the release of Pan-Pot's massive album 'The Other', it's time to unleash a collection of heavy hitting reworks from the best and brightest stars of todays techno elite. Through careful consideration and an acute attention to detail, we couldn't be more elated to confirm ten artists we know and love to contribute their unique vision to Second State's first ever remix package.

Kicking things off with a heavily twisted alteration of 'Attention' is Nicole Moudaber and it's a tangled, dark trek through dense acoustic layers of audible madness. Next up is the Hamburg duo

Extrawelt with their twist on 'Optimistic Grey' and they deliver a beautiful blend of emotion and groove they are synonymous for.

Following suit is another passionately romantic number from man of the hour, Stephan Bodzin, and his take feels like floating through a sea of clouds, resulting in a timeless classic to be a focal point in any set for years to come.

Next in line is Ray Kajioka's take on '808 Nirvana' and it's a cosmic ride, ripe with swirling atmospherics laid over big churning drums and rolling cymbals.

Following up on the second 12“ of this LP is a man who needs no introduction: Carl Cox. And in true Coxy fashion he turns 'Riot' into just that: a big room, tension building monster!

Broken Engine' is the next track to get worked over and Wigbert delivers a stunning mix of shimmering tones and growling bass resulting in a lush venture through a cosmic backdrop of flickering stars in deep space.

Joseph Capriati ensues with his vision of 'Fugitives' and he brilliantly keeps the vibe of the original yet adds his trademark big room flair to take it to another level of driving euphoria.

Enlisting the talents of Alan Fitzpatrick to remix one of the slower listening tracks on the album turned out to be magic. With his signature percussion, Fitzpatrick takes the parts and creates a dive deep into sultry smooth waters of seduction.

The first of our last two remixes, which are digital exclusives, come from Paul Ritch and he delivers a grinding rendition of 'Riot', expertly crafted for the more euphoric peak time occasions.

Last and certainly not least is a man on the rise, Kevin Knapp with his twist on his own collaboration with Pan-Pot: 'Get In'. An expertly crafted tech house jam exploding with energy and attitude perfect for any moment, day or night, indoors or out.

No matter the time or place, there is something here for everyone and we are truly fulfilled and honored to present this package of cutting edge artists to celebrate this landmark moment. We know you will enjoy!

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@secondstateaudio
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Vinyl

Pan-Pot - Punxsutawney (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)

As the who’s-who list of scenestars heads over to Miami for its annual Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week debauchery, L.A-based imprint Perfect Driver is on the hook for two stacked parties. Going in cahoots with This Ain’t Bristol, those buzzing gents from across the Atlantic, the joint double-header will see these two formidable forces bringing their own vibes for the entire South Beach to jump on.

In anticipation of the madness, Perfect Driver has compiled its Miami Drivers 2016 album—a full-loaded compilation featuring the choicest cuts from their most eyed artists, including appearances by Treasure Fingers, Landis LaPace, Sage Armstrong, and Hostage. Label founder Matthew Anthony also gets to work here, as he serves up a heater destined for the rinse-and-repeat setting.

Read more here: https://www.insomniac.com/media/track-day-matthew-anthonys-do-it-again-headed-rinse-and-repeat-status

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Track of the Day: Matthew Anthony “Do It Again”

After making the choice to jump ship from trance, Claudia Cazacu is on the brink of a new round of world renown among the techno crowd. The Romanian-based stalwart has been earning her stripes since first emerging in the early noughties, and now she’s making the transition over to more discerning dancefloors. She’s running with the right circles to make a smooth transition, having landed a scorching new original on the estimable underground label Gate Null. “Infinnity” is a top-gear number with a dank warehouse undercarriage that’ll carry it into plenty of late-night runs.

Read more here: https://www.insomniac.com/media/track-day-claudia-cazacu-cuts-loose-gripping-techno-groove-infinity

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Track of the Day: Claudia Cazacu “Infinity”

After reaching critical acclaim on their third studio album, Colour Theory, the Polish duo Catz 'N Dogz has rounded up an intimidating list of remixers to go to town on their body of bits. Recognized for mining the middle ground between house and disco, Jay Shepheard sets his sights on the languid groover, “Stay, and takes it up a notch. Lending the hushed vocals a nice bed of sauntering basslines and gauzy chord stabs to roll around in, his remix is an obvious highlight here. 

Read more here: https://www.insomniac.com/media/track-day-jay-shepheard-gives-catz-n-dogzs-stay-sauntering-rerub

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Track of the Day: Catz ‘N Dogz “Stay” (Jay Shepheard Remix)

After their monstrous Harpe/Syko EP of 2015, Danish duo Kenton Slash Demon return with their latest release, TT/Dok, out March 11 on Future Classic.

TT/Dok is available digitally and on a limited edition 12″ vinyl: http://futr.cl/TTDok

Coming off by:Larm last week, Kenton Slash Demon will hit the stage again next week with Flume in support of TT/Dok for sold out shows in London & Paris. They’ll also be touring North America this summer for some very special performances to be announced soon!

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Kenton Slash Demon - TT

Dance music legend Sasha remixes Maribou State's Rituals and its absolutely huge! The two remixes  come at a time when Sasha’s name is on peoples lips due to his highly anticipated forthcoming Scene Delete LP on Late Night Tales dropping 1st April. Press play, his one is not to be taken lightly. 

More on i-D.co: https://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/premiere-maribou-state-rituals-sasha-house-mix

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Premiere: Maribou State - Rituals (Sasha House Mix)

The Duster

The Duster (feat. Green Velvet)

i made this over during my last asia tour. #unofficial 
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express 


Roked - LS  REMIX

Seth Troxler played on Saturday at the Digital stage during DGTL festival 2016 AMS.

Coming up: DGTL Barcelona on 12-13 August. www.facebook.com/dgtlbarcelona/events
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Seth Troxler @ DGTL Festival 2016 - Amsterdam - 26.03.2016

Business As Usual: April Track Listing:

01. The Hue - Spaced Out (Classic Music Company) 
02. Levon Vynehall - Saxony (Running Back) 
03. Damian Lazarus and the Ancient Moons - Tangled (Acid Pauli Remix) (Crosstown Rebels) 
04. Louie Vega feat Cassio Ware - Just The Way I Like It (Vega Records) 
05. Javonnte - Keep Bouncing (NDTAL) 
06. Dangerfeel Newbies - What Am I Her For (Defected) 
07. Peggy Gou - Phonica White 
08. Mary Clark - Take Me I am Yours (LA Shawn) 
09. Underworld - Exhale (DJ Koze remix) 
10. Infinity Inc - Too Strong (Different) 
11. DJ Honesty - Xstasy 
12. Floorpan - Tell You No Lie

Through the Eyes of with Eats Everything

13. Steve Silk Hurley – The Word Is Love (Say The Word) (Silk’s Anthem of Life)
14. Sole Fusion – Bass Tone (Underground Network Mix) 
15. Underground Sound of Lisbon – So Get Up (Junior Vasquez Factory Mix)
	
A Classic MasterMix: 30 minx with Tristan Da Cunha (Dungeon Meat) 

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Business as Usual, because… well, it is. I will be playing dance music that you may or may not have heard, that will be readily available, if pointed in the right direction of course. The idea is for you to use me as your selector slash shop assistant in a virtual record store. I will be your slightly odd, slightly off-centre, guide. But ultimately and most importantly, your friendly on-line record shop assistant.

Now re-edited to an hour and half in length featuring the brand new feature’ Through The Eyes Of’ , where I invite producer and DJ friends onto the show to pick 3 records that are “classic” to them..
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Business As Usual April 2016: Luke Solomon, Eats Everything & Tristan Da Cunha

Nine releases under their belt, and still, ItaloJohnson keep up the invisibility act. Dance music's most inconspicuous production/DJ trio maintain their enigmatic persona, as they present ITJ10. After almost a yearlong absence, they are marking the anniversary of release no. 10 by switching up their white labels to black.

As was expected, their press release leaves a lot to the imagination, merely stating that the boys "are, in fact, the Ghostbusters." Needless to say, their tenth catalogue number is made up of two absolutely blinding constructions for the dancefloor. Following the typical ITJ rhetoric, the opening "ITJ10 A1" needs near-to-no explanation – flaunting some of the biggest club music sounds we've heard from the anonymous three-piece. Heady synth chords and an insatiable drum beat that kicks you right in the face. It's pretty impossible for this track not to possess you instantly. Who you gonna call?

Catch ITJ10 on April 18th.

ItaloJohnson "ITJ10 A1" - Boiler Room Debuts

Marcel Fengler - Thwack - Mote Evolver

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