AnGy KoRe is next on Respekt Recordings with his new techno EP. &#8216;El Darketton&#8217; starts the EP with a bang techno anthem. A dark affair full of heavy beats mixed perfectly with twisted effects and an evil bassline on the foreground. A solid techno production. Closing this EP is &#8216;I Don&#8217;t Like&#8217; which is definitely sure it will rock many dancefloors. The beats are intense, featuring stabbing and dark basslines, vocal hooks, an array of sounds are all over on this track. A very strong release here from Respekt Recordings as AnGy KoRe provides us with an excellent EP which is full of rich and techno sounds.

AnGy KoRe - I Don't Like (Original Mix) [Respekt]

Schuhmacher - Fast Forward (Original Mix) [Deeperfect]

Matt Sassari teams up with the Brooklyn based Kinetika for Akuyeri, including Gaga remix!

Matt Sassari - Akuyeri (Original Mix) [Kinetika Records]

&#8220;Escapism&#8221; consists of constant old-school overtones, interpreted via modern instrumentation and that&#8217;s the first thing that comes right at you when you hear the familiar piano chords over the quirky rhythm section. A living, breathing bassline mimics the melody while hovering pads and a commanding, spoken word vocal all blend together to complete the affair. 
 As expected, dusbpeeka&#8217;s remix opts for a more sparse approach with claps piercing the thick atmosphere created by the spacious effects. The low-frequency rumble serves as fuel for this chugger as persistent hi hats and manipulated elements from the original all fall into place.

Rozmann - Escapism (dubspeeka Remix) [Skeleton]

dubspeeka - Leaving Home (Original Mix) [DEXT Recordings]

Digital Structures is delighted to present you a 3 tracker package from our up and rising talent A. Balter.

'You're A Fish' is exactly what the title implies... A. Balter presents here, in our opinion, his best solo work so far. Based on warm engulfing bass line, contrasted with lazy and groovy percussion work, seamlessly concurred by skillfully crafted and slowly developing lovely chord progression - this track is a swimming session you don't want to end.

'Drought' with its wobbly bass and melancholic melody is like an old friend from the past coming to visit - and suddenly you remember how much he was missed. This is the sound we love and miss in nowadays Techno productions.

Eitan Reiter, another frequenter @ Digital Structures stables, takes the original 'Drought' to the "world of Eitan", where ever changing and abstract phrases are riding on a conveyer of constantly evolving bass structures. Thrilling and deep, the track seamlessly changes phases till the inevitable endin

A. Balter - You’re A Fish (Original Mix) [Digital Structures]

ATFC - Dazzle was one of Defected&#8217;s biggest house releases in 2011. It has now be signed with a Cristian Varela Remix to the big techno label Yin Yang. This blend of House and Techno and the great skills of Cristian Varela has produced a fantastic remake in superb Tech House fashion.

Defected, Yin Yang, ATFC and Cristian Varela you know this is fantastic release..

ATFC - Dazzle (Cristian Varela Remix) [Yin Yang]

The mysterious Desta Cullen puts his own twist on the evolution of the Skeleton sound, with the title track boasting sonar-esque stabs and a stomping kick drum. Haunting synths play the major part here, while the sparse arrangement lets each element shine and fall into place in the rocksteady groove. 
 On &#8220;Shenandoah&#8221; things get a bit busier in the rhythm section and rubber-band bass adds to the constantly mutating vibe. Garbled electronic melodies are at the helm and they, in turn, evolve over the duration of the spooky affair.

Desta Cullen - Dream (Original Mix) [Skeleton]

Our money’s on summer 2010 being a vintage year for live British dance music. Sure, the old guard such as Leftfield, Underworld, Way Out West, and Orbital will be picking up the headlines for their return to the festival circuit, but in terms of new blood, look no further than techno duo, Spektre.

Hailing from Sheffield - no stranger itself to successful man/machine syntheses - the pairing of ‘Filthy’ Rich and Paul Maddox is part of a new breed of rave-inspired, intelligent dance music young bucks.

They took the Glade festival and SW4 crowds by storm in 2009, having already travelled the UK, South American, US and European gig circuits packing out venues with their distinctive brand of exceptionally danceable electronic body music.

Release-wise, their productions and remixes for the likes of Fever Ray, Lionrock, Future Sound Of London, and many more, have afforded them plenty of plaudits from blogs and techno’s aristocracy (Sven Vath, Ritchie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, and Dubfire are all fans).

‘Casting Shadows Without Light’ is an astonishing debut album. CD 1 is a mixture of vocal electronica, spoken word samples, sci-fi audio steals, and instrumentals, as the 13 tracks veer from noisy epics and ether-soaked techno torch songs, to ambient interludes and an atmospheric drum n bass closer. And when it comes to a delicate use of melody, Spektre exude more warmth and beauty in 16 bars than a thousand indie troubadours ever will.

CD2 brings together a selection of extended mixes from the album, each in a longer form with a nod to the band’s dancefloor origins.

International dates in the UK, Europe, Australia, Israel, Slovenia, US, and beyond, begin from February, touring the album with their all-new live show. Please see www.spektreco.uk full details.

Spektre -  Always Too Much (Extended Mix)

On November 24th the highly successful duo Him_Self_Her will make their highly anticipated debut on Suara. Their cut &#8220;Don&#8217;t Fail Me Now&#8221; recalls sounds that will attract listeners from around the globe and boasts an alluring vocal line, from Calder, which slowly builds to an emotive peak. The Original track comes backed with two dancefloor-focused remixes from Dubspeeka and Sonny Fodera which pushes the release into overdrive! Ladies and gentleman, this is music with feelings. 
Artwork by GaAs 
Mastering by www.pobla.es

Him_Self_Her - Don't Fail Me Now Feat. Calder (dubspeeka Remix) [Suara]

We are very proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of our label with a celebratory four-volume digital package, and a special vinyl box set containing all four volumes plus four extra tracks.&nbsp; 

First up are the mighty Filterheadz, and their offering goes straight to the point with obvious tribal sensibilities and a rolling rhythm section, while vocal snippets propel the momentum to hyperspeed together with the driving bassline.&nbsp; The honor roll keeps on moving as Stefano Noferini takes it from there with &#8220;Traken&#8221; and delivers a dubbed-out number complete with his trademarked streamlined synths and crackling drums.&nbsp; Closing up the first anniversary volume is none other than Steve Mulder and his &#8220;Amsterdam To Madrid&#8221; track where grinding hats come together with the phattest of basslines, and are sprinkled by some tasty, old-school chords.

Filterheadz - More Grit (Turn it Up) (Original Mix) [Pornographic Recordings]

Hot off the heels of the 15 year Anniversary release set, we are proud to present the remixes to one of our favorite tracks of the package, &#8220;The Nite Life&#8221; by the one and only Carl Cox.

Label boss Cristian Varela is up first and adds a splash of while isle nostalgia as his version overflows with melody and features a very sticky bassilne.&nbsp; An infectious synth line is also added in style, for that extra touch of spice.&nbsp; The Filterheadz whip up a percussion-led monster, focusing heavily on the drums, yet adding the original&#8217;s chords in pure big-room fashion.&nbsp; Closing up is none other than CKOS, and he brings the sub bass goodness to the table, alongside clanging percussive edits, warbling electronics and fragments of the original mangled to perfection.

Carl Cox - The Nite Life (Filterheadz Remix) [Pornographic Recordings]

Martin&#8217;s Phobiq debut starts out with the discordant riffs of the title track, seeping through a rubber-band bassline and industrial-tinged effects. Things continue in the same vein on &#8220;Plane 22&#8221; where the crackling, percussion-led rhythm section provides the momentum, while the rise-and-fall bass intertwines with mangled, spoken word passages. Closing up with the low-end-heavy &#8220;Wake Up&#8221;, we are introduced to a looped-out ride with quirky chords leading the way as the affair emanates a sleek, streamlined vibe throughout.

Martin Lacroix - Octopus Tangus (Original Mix) [Phobiq]

Martin Lacroix - Plane 22 (Original Mix) [Phobiq]

Martin Lacroix - Wake Up (Original Mix) [Phobiq]

PMX Soundz makes his Freshin debut with two stripped-down tracks, and the title track shifts the focus to a hazy vocal, as the two-stepping drumset gets everyone moving, together with playful percussive elements and chromatic riffs.&nbsp; On &#8220;My Soul Two&#8221; we are introduced to a persistent bassline and punchy effects upon which a cheeky, spoken word passage is laid out, leaving ample room for tasty chords to make an appearance.

PMX Soundz - My Soul Two (Original Mix) [Freshin]

Landmark is back on Agile and &#8220;Revolution&#8221; kicks things off with a rubber-band bassline and looped-out samples, however none of these prepare the unsuspecting listener for the soulful vocal which creeps in and ends up leading the affair.&nbsp; The arpeggio-led &#8220;Only Solution&#8221; is up next, letting its rocksteady rhythm section pave the way for the constant building, and it&#8217;s an effortless ride thanks to the masterful arrangement and anthemic approach.

Landmark - Only Solution (Original Mix) [Agile Recordings]

Blue City Dub and Vinz Exe team up for this furious package and the title track is up first with mangled vocals reiterating the actual title and a sparse arrangement depending heavily on the juicy sub bass. The Responder remix introduces the addition of tense atmospherics which create a futuristic vibe that is reinforced by the rumbling low-end. On the synth-led &#8220;Forest Shades&#8221;, mighty stabs and an evolving, eerie riff take center stage before Responder takes over once again to completely flip things around with a dubbed-out approach, complete with distressed electronics and shadowy effects.

Blue City Dub & Vinz Exe - No Thoughts (Original Mix) [Globox]

Joe Mesmar makes his Evolution debut with two synth-heavy offerings, and the title track boasts a stab-led locomotive engine, with otherworldly atmospherics and a powerful arrangement by its side.&nbsp; 
&#8220;Infinite Bitch&#8221; takes a slightly different approach, but with the focus still locked on the electronics, as moody riffs unfold and a dominating vocal makes things even more suspenseful.

Joe Mesmar - Infinite Bitch (Original Mix) [Evolution]

We can&#8217;t get enough of Matt Mus here at Sabotage, so he strikes back in his inimitable style. 
Bringing a playful vocal (yes, a vocal) over his usual earth-shattering rhythm section, he then introduces us to something bigger and bolder, something that the epic breakdown masterfully reinforces.

Matt Mus - Meadows (Original Mix) [Sabotage]

Daniel makes his Evolution debut with &#8220;In My Mind&#8221; and the affair is dominated by mangled, spoken word passages and distressed synths against a dismal background.&nbsp; AndReew is on the first remix, with a more stomping approach and the addition of melodic overtones.&nbsp; DJ Raul seals the EP with his rendition and toughens things up bit, employing manic hi-hats for momentum and cavernous effects for a tense atmosphere.

Daniel Nike - In My Mind (Original Mix) [Evolution]

Daniel Nike - In My Mind (DJ Raul Remix) [Evolution]

As a precursor to his upcoming album on phobiq, Thomas Evans teases us with another furious single.

Led by a subliminal vibe we are guided through a streamlined ride through sinister electronics, cavernous effects and commanding stabs.

Thomas Evans - Backdoor (Original Mix) [Phobiq]

Chris Lake's Rising Music return to business in the new year with an outstanding EP from American talent Taurus & Vaggeli. They deliver their electro infused 'Motorpunk' - a driving yet groovy bassline, expertly crafted drives the track alongside hard hitting drums that will resonate the club from top to bottom!Also on the EP is a collaboration with UK's ever rising star Filthy Rich. 'I'll Be' features a mesmerising vocal snippet that rolls alongside techy beats and numerous drum fills to keep t

Filthy Rich & Taurus & Vaggeli - I'll Be (Original Mix) [Rising Music]

After their first appearance on Phobiqs Abilities series back in October, the talented Nicolas Taboada and the distinguished duo Beico &amp; MT93 team-up for their solo debut titled &#8220;Echoes of Nowhere&#8221;. 
The title track sets the mood as soaring synths and melodic riffs clear the way for the epic breakdown, while &#8220;Everyday&#8221; continues in the same vein all the way through before we are introduced to a groovy vocal section for the grand finale. 
Closing this exquisite release is &#8220;Elevation&#8221; with its stomping rhythm section followed by bumping bass which ensures a flawless ride.

Nicolas Taboada, Beico & Mt93 - Echoes Of Nowhere (Original Mix) [Phobiq]

Christian Cambas is back and celebrates his return with an original track on one of his favorite labels.&nbsp; 
Keeping things totally subliminal with a haunting melody and an apocryphal vocal snippet, we are kept locked in via the pulsating bass and commanding synths that seem to have been programmed in some kind of dismal future.&nbsp; 

A remix from label boss T78 was essential to this release, and the original has been completely flipped on its head, with a big surprise halfway through, as only he knows how. Another brother-in-arms from the other side of the pond is up next, and of course we are talking about Durtysoxxx who based his version on the synth progressions and provided the heads-down vibe of the package.&nbsp; 
UK duo Drumsauw seal the deal with a spacious mix, letting their rendition breathe effortlessly while keeping the production crystal clear.

Christian Cambas - The Outsiders (T78 Remix) [Autektone Records]

Pleasurekraft feat. Green Velvet

Skeleton Key

Great Stuff Recordings



It's time for something a little bit special. 



As if a track from the Washington DC / Stockholm combo Pleasurekraft wasn't a warped enough affair, the groovy tech duo have enlisted the help of the master of all things bugged out and kooky, Green Velvet, for their latest release. It may seem like an unexpected collaboration at first, but when you consider their shared love of quirky, unusual sounds and vocals, the idea starts to seem like a stroke of genius.



No remixes, no B-sides; just a slice of bubbling electronic funk that hits all the right spots. Green Velvet's inimitable, mind-bending vocals meeting Pleasurekraft's distinctive vocal treatment is a recipe for a seriously twisted excursion, his camp rap twisted through pitchshifting and ruthless cutting and slicing. The track builds slowly through waves of chugging bass and snappy beats, building to a frenzied climax with one of Pleasurekraft's trademark guttural synth lines carving its way through the groove amidst frenetic horn blasts, squelchy FX  and sassy cuts from the vocal. The only complaint? It's all over way too soon and you're left manically searching for the rewind/repeat button.. 



Addictive, mischievous and at times downright bizarre; this is the sound of two acts with a penchant for weirdness and grooviness combining in freaky synergy for an explosive result.

Pleasurekraft feat. Green Velvet - Skeleton Key (Original Mix) [Great Stuff]

Andrew McLaughlan - Love Story (Sergio Fernandez & Cristian Varela Remix) [Bush Records]

Plasteline kick off summer &#8216;19 in the way they mean to go on with a shimmering, dusk-lit exploration of wistful electronica, embodying a world of otherness that conjures the moonlike surfaces of island sojourns, the sunset idylls, the soundscapes of enchanting escape, all underpinned by an insistent rhythm nudging us toward the celebration of the night.&nbsp; Remixes come courtesy of Al Grover who bends the meditative original into a vibey hunk of UK style braindance while Madid smashes it up in a peak time slab of 4 to the floor euphoria.

Panther Like - Invasion (Original Mix) [Plasteline]

Panther Like - Invasion (Madid Remix) [Plasteline]

Panther Like - Invasion (Al Grover Remix) [Plasteline]

George Makrakis new release signals a new era of Liquify Records 
&#8216;Keep Control&#8217; is a true peak time weapon; trippy synths and a driving groove create a deep burner of a track.

George Makrakis - Keep Control (Original Mix) [Liquify]

For Plasteline&#8217;s thirty-seventh release they present the &#8216;Oomph&#8217; EP featuring two artists, George Adams and Variance who offer up their own interpretations of the ever-changing beast called house music; the former&#8217;s &#8216;Exoplanet&#8217; is a driving, progressive opus with a vintage feeling synth line that punctuates a menacing, otherworldly quirky ambience, while the latter brings us &#8216;Denizi&#8217; an ambient, almost slow-mo piece, crafted from melancholy chord progressions and pitched down, fractured and bluesy vocals.

George Adams - Exoplanet (Original Mix) [Plasteline]

Variancé - Denizi (Original Mix) [Plasteline]

Label boss George Makrakis continues his expeditions through the world of sin and unleashes “Vanity”, while also celebrating the inaugural appearance of Phutek to Liquify.

The original mix presents a brand-new facet of George’s production skills and the outstanding results are evident throughout; the stab-led affair pumps effortlessly and surprising elements await in every corner in the form of sinister electronics and stomping goodness.

Phutek’s beefy rendition leans heavy on the cavernous side of things, utilizing the Original’s parts to fit this dubbed-out ride perfectly. With the bass-heavy and the drums crunching, the rollercoaster never ends.

George Makrakis - Vanity (Original Mix) [Liquify]

George Makrakis - Vanity (Phutek Remix) [Liquify]

Jamie Jones &amp; Lee Fosss Hot Creations offshoot label Hot Waves, releases its forth Hot Waves compilation kicking off the new year in style with this sixteen track album and vinyl double pack with some hot, hot licks! 

The Hot Creations offshoot has gone from strength to strength and this Hot Waves volume does little to disappoint. The album features some burgeoning new talent as well some familiar faces and seasoned veterans all contributing. The album kicks off with Leeds legend Buckley combing with Ives St. Ange on vocals to produce the most infectious slice of genre defying hip-house youll hear this year, ridiculously hooky youll be humming it until summer.. woot woot! Next up and hot on the heels of the huge Pain n Love EP, released on Hot Creations early in 2012, HNQO team up with Bip for the hotly anticipated City Lights. Already highly sought after and heavily championed this is another sure-fire hit from Henrique. Next up are house stalwarts Simon Baker and Rob James as they combine with England Brooks to deliver a slice of hothouse pie best served straight up no chaser!. Then another killer courtesy of house hero Lil Mark, previous recording for Classic and Disco 45, Mark delivers an ice cold a slice of killer house. Fate &amp; Destiny is a truly timeless piece of house that is simply devastating on the floor! House legend Filthy Rich delivers the monstrous Do It Again. Rich has been releasing records since the mid 90s and this is testament to his skills as a producer, proper chi-town business. Also featured is Jamie Jones edit of Alexis Raphaels Rave. Another huge record that will have you jacking like a maniac, proper rave!

LA Based band Human Life team up with Anabel England who sang on Lee Fosss recent Electricity track with MK. Falling is an emotive electronic torch song with Anabels stupendous voice. Tom Ruijg produces a dirty jacking, break beat colossus of a track, S For Sticky which is another absolute killer. Also featured is Denney with the infectious Shake The Club another top track that has already featured radio support from Mr Tong; Blond;ish team up with Balcazar and Sordo for the spooky groover Island Eyes. Julien Sandre &amp; Dast and Mike Gill both make their second appearance on Hot Waves both producing some great dance floor weaponry. Mikes Furious is an ominous cavalcade of beats and bass lines, while Julien and Dast go deep US style jackin with Reality. Also featured are new artists Carlo Gambino with the quirky jacker Body 2 Body, Kameleons murky monster Fuel To The Fire, Mykel Haze &amp; Marco Darko sparse electronic Computer Love as well as Crosstown Rebels artist Metrika teaming up with Bastard Love to produce the albums finale Not My Lady.

Once again it seems Jamie and Lee have put together another killer compilation of some of the hottest talent around. Bathe your ears and dance your way into the New Year like theres no tomorrow

Filthy Rich - Do It Again (Original Mix) [Hot Waves]

So it is! Spaniard well known producers Gabriel DOr &amp; Bordoy put out their debut EP on Phobiq Recordings. This EP is an exciting ride into pure techno. The original mix of Element 84 is a techno anthem, wrapping with hypnotic strings over a deep bounce. Based as well in Madrid, Alex Under takes control with a massive remix on the first original. Alexs remix on Element 84 is a heavy techno hybrid, with a rolling percussion that really does the damage. The EP finishes with Metrik Expansion which is a techno territory, propelled with dark bassline all over. This EP is overflowed with energy and will definitely rock the dancefloors, plus the remix makes sure to find admirers too.

Gabriel D'Or & Bordoy - Element 84 (Alex Under Remix) [Phobiq]

For the ninth release in Plasteline’s Elect series two back to back tracks courtesy of Tomas and Insteption are on the menu, the former’s ‘Black Voids’ embodying an intoxicating melange of melodic techno with some progressive elements, while the latter’s ‘Genesis’ sticks to a formula of tightly coiled syncopation and louring synth lines that wrap around each other to create a pinched and busy sense of time and space.

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