Slow House

Best of 2025

2025 Bests of Indie / Dark Side Of The Disco Releases

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/NewTransitionEP

Here comes a first EP by Josh Ludlow for Toy Tonics. Mastermind of Make a Dance aka M.A.D records. London’s best kept secret (or not so secret anymore) of new underground dance weapons that are played by everybody who counts in the scene. 

Josh delivers a hot 4-tracker that will move people on dance floors worldwide. Combining 1990ies filter house influences, 2000s indie dance and some of the edgy contemporary funk moods that are lighting up clubs these days. The post - techno generation likes it funky, and Josh delivers. Fitting perfectly with the vibe of Toy Tonics, this EP will find a lot of friends. In fact, Josh knows how things work. 

Josh Ludlow has been steadily honing his craft over the past 15 years. Starting out releasing Drum & Bass under the ‘Squash!’ moniker in the late 2000s whilst also playing drums in bands. The former gave way to live touring, and it was only in 2020 when Josh resurfaced with some new electronic music. 

The impetus for releasing this new material was when Josh Ludlow & Ben Lewis formed their beloved project ‘Make A Dance’ (which then went on to establish the imprint), M.A.D Records during the pandemic.
Since then M.A.D have made a big impact on the underground scene, become regulars at places such as Fabric, Heideglühen, Gottwood and gained DJ support of people such as Laurent Garnier, Optimo, Palms Trax and Peggy Gou and across BBC Radio1 and regularly cover show’s on NTS for Long Running Host’s Moxie and Apiento.

This is just the beginning.

Album released 07.02.25

Josh Ludlow - New Transition EP [TOYT178]

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Pre-save to your Playlist: ffm.to/madeintlv-supercool

Made In TLV step in with some expertly crafted ear worms. With previous releases on Blue Shadow and Keinemusik, the duo are adroit musicians with a proclivity for attitude-heavy Electronica and 'Super Cool' sees them roll their wide array of influences into 2 memorable dance floor moments..

The title track opens things up; a transportive jam that whips Krautrock and Indie influences into a brew of mangled psychedelia. Chugging guitar chords pull a magnetic mood along while synths warble, drums splash and vocals flicker like a fractal trip.

'Over & Over' rolls out a subtle meld of funk and acid with the unusual addition of gently struck guitar chords. Hats brush a sophisticated shuffle, vocals are melted and an acid line burns holes through a swampy groove.

An instrumental and radio edit of Super Cool are added capping off another stellar addition to the Exploited Club catalogue.

Artist: Made In TLV
Release: Super Cool
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP144
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 12.07.24
www.beatport.com/release/super-cool/4463857
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 19.07.24
Release Date Global Download: 02.08.24

Super Cool

Buy / Stream

Made In TLV - Super Cool (Exploited Club)

After releasing major records on Get Physical Music, Go Deeva Records, and Madorasindahouse, and following the success of his hit “You Got the Love,” Rockin returns with another classic, “Old School Baby”. 💥

Renowned for crafting classic tunes, the London-born and raised Rockin Moroccin never fails to impress, delivering yet another summer anthem. Already receiving support from some of the industry heavyweights, he now unveil it to the world on Birds of Mind’s very own, Mindgame Records. 🌎

“Old School Baby” is a colorful cut, evoking nostalgia from the very first listen while remaining a perfect dancefloor essential. The captivating vocals, dynamic keys, and lust drums take center stage, taking listeners on a truly addictive musical journey.💽

This latest addition is another sumptuous gem in the Mindgame Records collection.

Rockin Moroccin - Old School Baby (Original Mix)

 Support from a variety of cool cats: DJ Yoda, Cats N Dogz, Zev / Wolf & Lamb, Tiga, Erol Alkan, Gerd Janson, Audiojack, Laurent Garnier, Pedro Winter, Tensnake, Arthur Baker, Riva Starr, DJ T, SIS, Jaymo, Karotte, Tomas Barfod, Flashmob, XXXY, Jaques Renault, Dubfire, Bodhi, Hackman, Prince Language, Noir, Dirt Crew, Doctor Dru, Fred Everything, Round Table Knights, Peter Kruder, Roberto Rodriguez, Moodymanc, Pete Herbert, Purple Disco Machine, Satin Jackets.

Limited Vinyl directly sold out within days in the Pre-order. We didnt do any promo for this so now here is your chance to grab these nice edits.

Six months after their last installment, Shir Khan and Exploited drop another hot to trot collection of disco edits. As usual, there's much to excite, beginning with the familiar guitar solos, Rhodes keys and dub disco pulse of Antilope's "Singing Ghost" rework. Death On The Balcony keep up the reverb and delay-laden dub disco theme on "Addict For Your Love", whose rubbery groove, twinkling pianos and heady vocals have been expertly rearranged to fit house dancefloors. Finally, Matpat go loop crazy on the thumping disco house cut "Only You" which sits somewhere between Rahaan and Soundstream. Excellent stuff all round.

Label: Exploited
Artist: Various Artists (Incl. Death On The Balcony, Matpat & Antilope)
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 10
LC: 15799

Releasedate Vinyl: 19.01.15
Releasedate Beatport: 16.02.15 (Only B1 and B2)
Releasedate I-Tunes, ect: 02.03.15 (Only B1 and B2)

Early Feedback:

DJ Yoda: Dope.
Tiga: Nice!
Zev / Wolf & Lamb: More dope edits.
Catz N Dogz: Yes! This one is for me!
Gerd Janson: Sag mal. Kann ich die neue Exploited Platte mit den Edits als WAV haben, bitte?
Audiojack: ’Only You’ is nice.
Erol Alkan: Thx.
Laurent Garnier: 3 great dancefloor cuts.
Pedro Winter: Yummy!
Noir: GREAT!
Tensnake: This is killer!
Tomas Barfod: Great selection.
Dirt Crew: Cool Tracks!
XXXY: Yes!
Jaymo/BBC Radio1: Dope.
Round Table Knights: Geil!
Ray Okpara: ’Only You’ is my fav!
Bodhi: Only You. My jam!
Fred Everything: I like ’Singing Ghost’. Interesting track for sure.
Kiki: ’Addict For Your Love’ is cool!
Mark Farina: Excellent series!
Digitalism: (Y)
Peter Kruder: ’Singing Ghost’ is hot.
Hackman: So good!
Waifs & Strays: Love these edits!
Bag Raiders: Nice package.
Pete Herbert: Spot on!
Justin Miller: Sold edits. Thank you!
Prince Language: Killer. Thanks.
Sonny Fodera: ’Only You’ is tight!
Doctor Dru: Nice! Like them!
Purple Disco Machine: Massive EP!
Alex Barck: Tip Top!
Gary Martin: ’Singing Ghost’ and ’Addict For Your Love’ are definitely nice tracks to have in the music collection for the right moment to play.
Roberto Rodriguez: Digging the ’Singing Ghost’ edit!
Jaques Renault: Cooool. Will test em out.
The C90ies: ’Singing Ghost’ is a wonder rework! And ’Addict For Your Love’ is great too!
Sinden: Love this series: My dawg Matpat track is sick!
Will Clarke: All amazing. Funkkyyyy.
Kevin McKay: Loving Addict!
Yolanda Be Cool: Georgie Porgie:)
Mickey: What a great release. Big up!
Kyodai: Love it!
Human Life: Yes. These are all getting dropped at my gig tonight:)
Forrest: ’Only You’ will do the trick. Quality.
P.Toile: Lovin it..!
Nils Nuernberg: ’Addict For You Love’ is great.
Wehbba: Wow. Amazing edit from The Ghost Song. Love it!!
Flashmob. Will try.
Khan: Lovely.
Satin Jackets: Great!
Animal Trainer: An outstanding EP. Top fav is ’Addict For Your Love’. Printemps Hit.
Smash TV: Yeah!
Djuma Soundsystem: Great re-rub! Thanks!

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 10

Singing Ghost

Antilope - Singing Ghost | Exploited

Still Miss You Frankie

BL008 Julian Prince 'Still Miss You Frankie'

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/NewTransitionEP

Here comes a first EP by Josh Ludlow for Toy Tonics. Mastermind of Make a Dance aka M.A.D records. London’s best kept secret (or not so secret anymore) of new underground dance weapons that are played by everybody who counts in the scene. 

Josh delivers a hot 4 -tracker that will move people on dance floors worldwide. Combining 1990ies filter house influences, 2000s indie dance and some of the edgy contemporary funk moods that are lighting up clubs these days. The post - techno generation likes it funky, and Josh delivers. Fitting perfectly with the vibe of Toy Tonics, this EP will find a lot of friends. In fact, Josh knows how things work. 

Josh Ludlow has been steadily honing his craft over the past 15 years. Starting out releasing Drum & Bass under the ‘Squash!’ moniker in the late 2000s whilst also playing drums in bands. The former gave way to live touring, and it was only in 2020 when Josh resurfaced with some new electronic music. 

The impetus for releasing this new material was when Josh Ludlow & Ben Lewis formed their beloved project ‘Make A Dance’ (which then went on to establish the imprint), M.A.D Records during the pandemic.
Since then M.A.D have made a big impact on the underground scene, become regulars at places such as Fabric, Heideglühen, Gottwood and gained DJ support of people such as Laurent Garnier, Optimo, Palms Trax and Peggy Gou and across BBC Radio1 and regularly cover show’s on NTS for Long Running Host’s Moxie and Apiento.

This is just the beginning.

Released 09.12.24

New Transition

Josh Ludlow - New Transition

Damian Lazarus Feat. Jem Cooke - Searchin' (Radio Slave Remix)

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/DiscoMusicRemixes

Disco Music is probably one of Toy Tonics’s catchiest tracks. Played by DJs like Palms Trax, A-Trak, Louie Vega, Folamour and tons of other big names, this track could become an anthem for the new wave of disco that is invading the clubs 2024. 
After techno and trance revivals of the last year not just the Italo disco movement has become massive among the younger generation, but all kinds of Afro, Latin, new wave and indie disco sounds are invading the dance floors.

Fimiani who made this track, inspired by a rare old song from the 1970ies played all instruments himself with a group of friends (no samples).

Now it’s time to bring on variations of the track, remixes by Young Pulse, the house maestro from Paris, Elado, crazy edit king from Tel Aviv, Berlin's Delfonic, who one more time proves that he knows how to tune a soul song into a dance floor anthem and last but not east Paul Older, the guy who just released his debut EP on Toy Tonics with massive support himself by DJs like Folamour, Master at Work and many others…
 
These remixes are all dance floor gold. Fimiani is on the roll.

Released 07.01.25

Disco Music (Elado Remix Extended Version)

Fimiani & Fab_o - Disco Music (Elado Remix Extended Version)

Colombian artist Kabinett joins Roam Recordings with his brand new Dance Therapy EP. The release opens with “Power/Freedom,” an electrifying track that channels a post-punk energy through distorted guitars, raw vocals, and driving live bass—perfectly crafted for adventurous dance floors. Hardway Bros returns to Roam with a remix that strips “Power/Freedom” down, transforming it into a heavy mid-tempo chugger with undeniable groove. Meanwhile, label head Jason Peters picks up the pace, delivering a high-energy rendition that fuses the rock spirit of the original with indie dance flair.

The journey continues with the original track “Catching Up With Reality,” a deep, dub-infused, and hypnotic masterpiece. Zillas on Acid take the reins on their remix, plunging further into the depths with a gorgeously trippy and atmospheric slow burner that captivates from start to finish.

This EP showcases Kabinett’s unique sonic vision alongside a stellar lineup of collaborators, making it a must-listen for fans of boundary-pushing dance music.

Art by Cristina Capetillo.

@kabinettnicosaav
@jasonjppeters
@roam-recordings

Kabinett -  Power/Freedom (Jason Peters Remix) [Roam Recordings]

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/DiscoMusicRemixes

Disco Music is probably one of Toy Tonics’s catchiest tracks. Played by DJs like Palms Trax, A-Trak, Louie Vega, Folamour and tons of other big names, this track could become an anthem for the new wave of disco that is invading the clubs 2024. 
After techno and trance revivals of the last year not just the Italo disco movement has become massive among the younger generation, but all kinds of Afro, Latin, new wave and indie disco sounds are invading the dance floors.

Fimiani who made this track, inspired by a rare old song from the 1970ies played all instruments himself with a group of friends (no samples).

Now it’s time to bring on variations of the track, remixes by Young Pulse, the house maestro from Paris, Elado, crazy edit king from Tel Aviv, Berlin's Delfonic, who one more time proves that he knows how to tune a soul song into a dance floor anthem and last but not east Paul Older, the guy who just released his debut EP on Toy Tonics with massive support himself by DJs like Folamour, Master at Work and many others…
 
These remixes are all dance floor gold. Fimiani is on the roll.

Album released 10.01.25

Disco Music (Paul Older Remix)

Fimiani & Fab_o - Disco Music (Paul Older Remix)

Picture a Roaring 1920s debauched, excessive and riotous cocktail party with screaming brass moments meets 1970s funk and disco grooves that loop and tumble you into a hypnotic state while Barry White's voice guides you through the whole experience. After five was designed to make you feel sexy, groovy and a little bit wild. 

Pablo Bozzi’s remix follows this up putting his signature Italo flex on the title track turning it into a hedonistic and raucous party anthem.

Luke Alessi - After Five (Pablo Bozzi Remix)

Stream / Buy

Funk On You (Whitesquare Remix)

INCOMING : Mala Ika - Katze Und Hunde #WEIRDOS
Buy : https://go.protonrad.io/rlPEg5KZzNGUk
Release date : 2025-01-17

The twenty-fourth release of Weirdos Records welcomes label bosses Mala Ika with the indie-dance-infused track « Katze Und Hunde » and an electro collaboration with Yaya Zhora, « Badass Bastard ». Two distinct styles and influences converge in one direction: driving rhythms and bold beats that celebrate diversity on the dance floor.

☎ Connect ☎
https://soundcloud.com/malaikamalaika
https://soundcloud.com/weirdosofc

Katze Und Hunde

INCOMING : Mala Ika - Katze Und Hunde #WEIRDOS

Feinstoff is thrilled to present Pano Night, featuring a stellar remix from the Italo-disco maestro Chinaski. This collaboration between Wowa Effect and Chinaski was born from their meeting at Berlin’s iconic Panorama Bar.

Chinaski’s remix seamlessly blends a deep Jupiter analog bassline with lush Juno synth pads, ethereal female vocals, Wowa's vocals, and hypnotic lead melodies, capturing pure dancefloor euphoria. The release also includes an instrumental dub version, where the raw power of the synths takes center stage. Out now—step into the sound. #PanoNight #ItaloDisco #IndieDance #Feinstoff

BUY: https://feinstoff.bandcamp.com/album/wowa-effect-pano-night-chinaski-remix


@wowaeffect
@southofmouth

FEINSTOFF PREMIERE: Wowa Effect - Pano Night (Chinaski Remix Instrumental) [FEINSTOFF]

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/NewTransitionEP

Here comes a first EP by Josh Ludlow for Toy Tonics. Mastermind of Make a Dance aka M.A.D records. London’s best kept secret (or not so secret anymore) of new underground dance weapons that are played by everybody who counts in the scene. 

Josh delivers a hot 4-tracker that will move people on dance floors worldwide. Combining 1990ies filter house influences, 2000s indie dance and some of the edgy contemporary funk moods that are lighting up clubs these days. The post - techno generation likes it funky, and Josh delivers. Fitting perfectly with the vibe of Toy Tonics, this EP will find a lot of friends. In fact, Josh knows how things work. 

Josh Ludlow has been steadily honing his craft over the past 15 years. Starting out releasing Drum & Bass under the ‘Squash!’ moniker in the late 2000s whilst also playing drums in bands. The former gave way to live touring, and it was only in 2020 when Josh resurfaced with some new electronic music. 

The impetus for releasing this new material was when Josh Ludlow & Ben Lewis formed their beloved project ‘Make A Dance’ (which then went on to establish the imprint), M.A.D Records during the pandemic.
Since then M.A.D have made a big impact on the underground scene, become regulars at places such as Fabric, Heideglühen, Gottwood and gained DJ support of people such as Laurent Garnier, Optimo, Palms Trax and Peggy Gou and across BBC Radio1 and regularly cover show’s on NTS for Long Running Host’s Moxie and Apiento.

This is just the beginning.

Released 20.01.25

Bumper Thumper (Extended Version)

Josh Ludlow - Bumper Thumper (Extended Version)

New Transition (Extended 12" Mix)

Josh Ludlow - New Transition (Extended 12'' Mix)

Hot Hot!

Josh Ludlow - Hot Hot

D.G.A.F

Josh Ludlow - D.G.A.F

SAY NO MORE its this track yeah you know it and u love it

Daso  - Meine

Shir Khan and the illusive Exploited crew reveal the first compilation of the cultishly adored Black Jukebox series. It includes the sunniest grooves you’ve heard this year. ’Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox Disco Jam 01’ is a soundsystem-ready disco-house jam which tickles the subwoofers beautifully and seems purpose built for eyes-wide-shut Summer terrace play in big outdoor spaces. Black Jukebox is traversing the wide spectrum of ‘dancefloor’ music.  There’s much to excite: All four tracks are built for rooftop parties with the deep V crew.
From slo-mo housed up boogie-soul, to a loft-party future classic, to a feel-good, sun-blushed, druggy, late night electric jam, to main room filtered disco house and subbass-bugged R&B…it’s all there.  It’s no wonder the Black Jukebox Vinyl series became buy-on-sight and quick to disappear. Launched in late 2011 by Shir Khan, Black Jukebox was mainly focussed on Vinyl Releases. 13 Releases later, this is the first compilation which sums up some of the best moments and features 3 tracks that were digitally never available before. 
Black Jukebox Releases have put a smile on the face of various tastemakers such as Wolf&Lamb, Soul Clap, Tim Sweeney, Optimo, Axel Boman, Gerd Janson, Disclosure, Danny Krivit, Ewan Pearson, David August, Jesse Rose, Tiefschwarz, Matthew Dear, A-Trak, Huxley, Oliver $, Wareika, RubnTug, ND Baumecker, Acid Pauli, James Friedman, Mano Le Tough, Solomun, H.O.S.H., Daniel Bortz, Dyed Soundorom, Erol Alkan, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Deetron, Skream, Seth Troxler, Re.You, Keinemusik, Noir, Miss Kittin, Joakim, Munk, DJ Yoda, Hot Since 82, Pete Tong, Claptone, Karmon, Azari & III, Friendly Fires, Jazzanova, Drop Out Orchestra, El Txef, Maya Jane Coles, Till Von Sein, The Rapture, Peter Kruder, Arthur Baker, Miguel Campbell, Phil Weeks, Lee Foss, Maxxi Soundsystem, Luke Solomon, Mark Farina, Terranova, Pen Pearce, Acid Washed. 

Artist: Various Artists
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox Disco Jam 01
Label: Exploited
Published by Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
LC: 15799
Cat: BJDISCO01
Releasedate: 02.11.15

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox Disco Jam 01

Morning Glory

Bara Bröst - Morning Glory | Exploited

Early support from Tiga, DJ T, Agoria, Dosem, Peter Kruder, Severino/Horse Meat Disco...

Spanish outfit Lopezhouse kickstarted their young career with ’Mude Tod’ - a quite untypical release on Claude Von Strokes label Dirty Bird. 
With a post punk style/attitude which has been inspired by such iconic sounds as Depeche Mode and LCD soundsystem, and then further refined and mixed with a heavy kick drum and the subtleties of old school Detroit techno - they release their follow-up Single ’See The Line feat. Angela’ on Exploited. The epic track ’Encrypted Name feat. Angela’ features AFFKT as collaborator on production duties and is our secret treasure. Great stuff. 

Artist: Lopezhouse
Release: See The Line feat. Angela
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL129
LC: 15799
Published by: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing

Releasedate Beatport:04.07.16
Releasedate I-Tunes: 18.07.16

Feedback:
Peter Kruder: Encrypted is cool! Will play.
Pete Tong: Solid.
Dosem: Massive.
Kito Jempere - Good stuff. Will play out.
Drop Out Orchestra: Top.
Severino/Horse Meat Disco: Yes very good.
Tsugi Mag: Cool EP.
Karotte: Cool release. Like it.
Time Out Magazine: Electro-clash-tastic.

See the Line

Encrypted Name feat. Angela (Radio Edit)

Lopezhouse & AFFKT - Encrypted Name feat. Angela (Radio Edit) | Exploited

Underneath The Orange Tree kick off their Orange Tree Edits series with a beefed out re-rub of 2005 afro funk gem ‘Pembe’.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2017/01/27/premiere-future-warriors-pembe-jimmy-rouge-edit/
Listen on Youtube: bit.ly/pembe-jimmy-rogue

Listen on Youtube

Orange Tree Edits - Pembe (Jimmy Rouge Edit) (STW Premiere)

Afrobeat trumpet and sax fanfares are wrapped up in an 808 groove, part of the third volume of Afro Edits from Dublin label Orange Tree Edits.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2017/07/24/orange-tree-edit/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/litmus-groove

Orange Tree Edits - Litmus Groove (Jimmy Rouge Edit) (STW Premiere)

Pablo Fierro - La Palma

This is the first single of my upcoming album.
Out now in all stores (extended version):
https://monolink.lnk.to/Sirens

Sirens

For their fourth release OTE’s Jimmy Rouge heads east and delivers two oriental cuts. This A side is definitely a Disco track with a taste of Acid. 

EP release on 26th of January ! 

Orange Tree Edits:
Soundcloud --> https://soundcloud.com/orangetreeedits
Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/orangetreeedits

Pre-order links:
Juno -  https://tinyurl.com/ycj9r8by
Rush Hour -  https://tinyurl.com/y8vs3vjv
Phonica -  https://tinyurl.com/ycq9jouv
Redeye Records - https://tinyurl.com/yd7xozpw
HHV -  https://tinyurl.com/yaetda65

PREMIERE: Orange Tree Edits - Dorian (Jimmy Rouge Edit)

Toy Tonics is an independent music label and culture crew.
A fluid group of international artists based in Berlin. Musicians, DJs, producers +
graphic designers, photographers, party organisers.
Toy Tonics‘ prime ethos is to create new forms of (dance) music, but we also release limited edition t-shirts, posters and organise the Toy Tonics Jams.

THE SOUND OF TOY TONICS connects different genres to create a new emotional (dance) sound. Influenced 
by indie disco, house music, neo soul, new wave, funk and more .
We combine organic sounds with electronic production. DJ culture with analogue (band) elements. 

TOY TONICS CREATIVE DIRECTION
by Mathias ‚Kapote‘ Modica

TOY TONICS PRODUCERS, BANDS & DJ 
Athlete Whippet, Bárbara Boeing, 
Baby‘s Berserk, Cody Currie, Coeo,
Fimiani, Gee Lane, Joel Holmes, 
Kosmo Kint, Magou, Sam Ruffillo, 
Stump Valley a.o.

ADDITIONAL RELEASES by
Kai Alce, Tommiboy, Miss Keta, Daniel Monaco, DJ Sneak, Baldelli a.o.

THE TOY TONICS JAMS
Since 2019 we organize the Toy Tonics Jams to spread our Toy Tonics style and vibe. They strated in Berion 2019 and since 2022 they take place all over Europe.
In clubs like Panorama Bar (Berlin), 
Phonox (London), Rex (Paris) and at festivals like Kala, Melt Festival (Berlin), Montreux Jazz 
Festival, Calvi on the Rocks a.o.