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For the second time we introduce to you Miguel Toro. The Venezuelan producer – resident in Berlin – strikes again with a massive Ep, this time released on one of the best labels of the market, surely with the most beautiful artworks: Cadenza Records. Is latin touch turns his standard tracks into something that European crowds love. “El Device” comes with three tracks that have been already supported by Robert Dietz, Sebo K, Anthony Collins, Italoboys, Nick Curly and many more and, in fact, they are well above the average things that we normally listen in the dancefloors. The Ep starts with “Sissteray”, a pumping turn-on stepped by an enthusiastic beat and some vocal samples that will drive you mad, a typical Cadenza track. In the b side comes a more laid back “Quassi” with a massive percussion (only doable in the best sound systems), a sharming step by step construction and a beautiful elements recycling. If you like it more deep and more subtle this is your track. A third track – “Always Late” – will be available if you buy it digitally… and you really should cause this will add a lot to your buy, this is the kind of track that will deliver a mass euphoria in the dancefloors, with a non-stoping rising path and, again, some looped vocal samples that really work delightfully in this one. Cadenza normally doesn’t miss, and engaging with Miguel Toro was another very positive choice for them. A must have Ep

a1 – Sissteray
b1 - Quassi
Digital Only – Always Late

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CADENZA#035
Rls Date: 17.05.2009

The Russian duo Moonbeam composed by Pavel Khvaleyev and Vitaliy Khvaleyev are back to Traum, after almost a year to release a quite good Ep. Their sounds are quite unmistakable and are marked by some progressive beats always going under outstanding basslines while a few melodies float on the air. And this is, again, what they came to show at Traum Schallplatten. The first tune “When Tears Are Dropping From The Sky” is the most proggy one, reminding me some psychedelic tunes that I listened a few years ago… this really is a track for all of you to close your eyes and feel it… i bet this will gain an extra dimension on open air partys. Next comes “Chirpy” engaging into a more disturbed path, more suitable to minimal techno horizons. It’s another monster one already charted by many Traum djs and my favorite of the Ep. To finalize this terrific work comes “Otaria Ursina” with some gentle melodies to be appreciated in a sunny morning party. Traum releases usually are above the average and this one proves it.

a1 - When Tears Are Dropping From The Sky
b1 - Chirpy
b2 - Otaria Ursina

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TRAUM#V111
Rls DatE: 05.04.2009

Geoffroy is the head of the Mugwump project (a moniker he initiated, initially working with fellow Belgians Spirit Catcher and now pursued with Olivier Grégoire aka Kolombo, his main partner) and he has been a long resident (as a Dj off course) in one of the most famous Belgian house clubs for several years.
I must confess that I’ve already liked a lot their 1st release on Kompakt (Meditation Ep), but after I’ve listened “Fears Inc” I was sure that this was a great project. The A side displays a cool deep electro house tune reminding us some of the best acid tracks of the 90’s. “Mugwump roll out a majestic, sanguine deephouse track that builds up to total frenzy including bloodcurdling screams and all”. In the flipside “Nothing Without You” appears in a great frenzy diving deep through some acid states that also make us remind the beginning of dance music. Do you remember ACID HOUSE? this is IT, filled with the proper new century beat and some hypnotic states that will drive you mad! This is certainly my favorite track of the Ep and the reason of why I’m buying this one. Already being played by Michael Mayer, Superpitcher and others. Mugwump will be releasing their next Ep at Cocoon (”Mindflexes”)… be aware!

a1 - Fears Inc

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b1 - Nothing Without You

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KOMPAKT#189
Rls Date: 27.04.2009

Florian Meindl has just released an Ep on one of our preferred labels: My Best Friend, Reynhold’s imprint, sublabel of Traum Schallplatten. He’s certainly one of the best Dj’s around the world and clearly is one of the greatest techno stompers of the scene. In this two track vinyl he comes up with hypno pumpy feelings in the A side and some deranged autistic rhythms in the B. To celebrate his release minimaland offers you a special set from him, recorded live at Ohm Club. Enjoy

Florian Meindl Live @ Ohm Club

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a1 – La Nuit

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b1 – Autist

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MBF#054
Rls Date: 16.04.2009

Following the huge success of Marcel Dettmann, OstGut Ton brings you ‘Berghain 03′ by Len Faki at the end of april 2009. Before the CD hits the shop, the label releases two 12″s featuring the exclusive material of Len’s mix, which, of course, is too good to keep it from DJs all over. In Detail, ‘Berghain 03 – Part I (o-ton 22) contains tracks by Tony Lionni and Radio Slave, ‘Berghain 03 – Part II’ (o-ton 23) contains tracks by Edit-Select and Len Faki himself.
Edit-Select is both label and music project of Scottish DJ Tony Scott, who might also be known for his releases as Percy X on Soma since the mid 90s. Two years ago, he
spectacularly managed to reinvent himself as Edit-Select. Nearly all of his new minimal techno tracks have been played and charted by respected Djs such as Luciano, Ben Klock and Richie Hawtin. His exclusive contribution ‘Bauer’ to ‘Berghain 03′ features a stoic rhythm, sparse, but very effective sci-fi tricks and a stretched, standing pad turning the track into a hypnotic monster tool for the wee hours.
Of course Len Faki himself would not miss the chance to contribute an exclusive track to his own mix CD. ‘BX 3′ is one of those typical Faki productions, which, after a tension building prelude, draws on an abundance of resources: alarm sirens, white noise, a massive kick drum. One can literally feel Faki’s awe-inspiring, baroque joy of exploiting what’s possible.

Minimaland Feedback: Massive Techno Anthems with Two Real Gems

A: Edit-Select – Bauer

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B: Len Faki – BX 3

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O-Ton#023
Release Date: 20.04.2009

Read more about Len’s Faki mix here

“Luce” and “Fuerteventura” are two very enjoyable tracks with some certain deep house roots, perfect to chill or after party sessions. On the other hand “Goodnight” explores more minimal patterns but never loosing the appeal of deep tunes… the track also presents some sweet piano notes… just close your eyes and feel it, a real emotional gem. The Ep also bring us a Reynold reinvention of “Luce” in a more Detroit-ish way that works perfectly in this remix. This is one of the most respected producers in the dance music world, and everything he touches turns it into something extraordinary. Reynold Imprint! Trenton managers say that this release will represent their direction for this year… “Deep Deep Deep”, let’s wait for more.

a1 - Luce
a2 - Luce (Reynold remix)
b1 - Fuerteventura
b2 - Goodnight

Samples will follow in the next days

Trenton#032
Rls Date: 25.05.2009

Situated by the river Spree, known for it’s first-rate lineups of international talent and of course it’s famous wall to wall LED dance floor installation, the Watergate Club in Berlin has quickly become one of the world’s leading dance music clubs. Only 5 years after it’s official opening the club now goes a step further and releases a characteristic Mix CD series delivering only the finest DJ Mixes by some of club’s most exiting residents and guests. With the focus being put not only on the music but also on the packaging and design, this series will quickly become a truly sought-after collectors item and will surely stand out in flood of mediocre music and mixes that often dilute the market

The Watergate Mix series goes into the next round. Konrad Black is a founding member of the Wagon Repair Label and part of the Richie Hawtins M_nus family. For Watergate he delivers a mix containing influential classic material as well as new unreleased productions by himself with collaborators such as Martin Buttrich. His signature sound, a dark vision of techno shines throughout the entire project and reflects his self-perception as a DJ. Over the last years his sound has found a home in Berlin’s Watergate Club where you can catch him play on a regular basis…

Time has accelerated ten-fold for Konrad over the last three years in particular, since the dark, shadowy tones of Draconia and Medusa Smile enveloped dancefloors around the globe, not only christening his influencial Wagon Repair label in style but also establishing him as a highly innovative producer and much sought after remixer. His relocation to Berlin has also given him the opportunity to express himself more regularly as a DJ, resulting in a fast expanding reputation for sending crowds into a frenzy wherever the call of duty takes him. Konrad knows it’s about living and breathing the music, it’s not just a question of turning up, spinning a few tunes and then disappearing back into the night, it’s about getting to know the people, understanding what makes the club tick and always delivering a night of memorable tracks and seamless transgressions. There’s a Byronesque quality to Black, a perpetual struggle between external light and inner darkness that unearths moments of beauty in the darkest corners of our collective
consciousness. But fortune seems to favour the brave and it’s with this firmly in mind that he leads the crowd through the night towards another Berlin sunrise.

Minimaland Feedback: Massive mix, genious tracklist… watergate to heaven

Tracklist:
01 – Alex Cortex – Nachttarif – Source Records
02 – D. Diggler – Silicone – raum…musik
03 – Raudive – Cone (Edit) – Macro Recordings
04 – Loco Dice – Breakfast At Nina’s (Onur Özer Mix) – Desolat
05 – Konrad Black & Martin Buttrich – Siamese Connection
06 – Matthew Dear & Seth Troxler – Hurt – Ghostly International
07 – Stephan G – Shass – Svek
08 – Queen Atom – Enemy Of Time (Cesare vs. Disorder On Time Edit) – Dumb-Unit
09 – Louderbach – Shine (Thrill Cosby’s Broken Door Mix Vox. Dilo) – M_nus
10 – Ben Klock – Sub Zero – Ostgut Ton
11 – Discogs – Real Love EQ (Italy Version) – Wagon Repair
12 – Paul Ritch – Evil Laff (Konrad Black Remix) – Wagon Repair
13 – Mathew Jonson – Walking On The Hands That Follow Me – Wagon Repair

Watergate#03
Release Date: 18.05.09

“It may sound like a cliché, but for once it’s true: in a scene scattered with soundalike artists,Touane sounds like no other. On his many records for Persona, Dumb-Unit, liebe*detail, MiniSketch and Resopal, the Italian producer has continually challenged assumptions about “club music,” turning out rich, surprising tunes that sacrifice neither intellect nor emotion in their pursuit of the groove—making him a perfect fit for Berlin’s Lan Muzic, of course.
Touane’s last release for the label was 2007’s Eiertanz EP; now he returns with two strong new tracks rounded out by a quietly bonkers remix by Lan’s resident mad scientist, Jacopo Carreras. Dark, dirty and mischievous, “Salty Peanuts” finds Touane in full-throttle mode, propelled forward by a deep, muscular bass line and dry, scratchy percussion that vibrates like sandpaper against hardwood. For all its restraint, there’s no forgetting the funk, and as the track builds, adding layer after layer of muted percussion and coolly jewel-toned synthesizers, the track only becomes more urgent and irresistible.
“BBQ” slinks into earshot as if it had a guilty conscience, with churning bass cloaked in shadow and oblique percussion providing cover. But like a blush comes to the cheeks, the track gradually emerges into the light, as bright synthesizer lines build in intensity and the drums start throwing sparks; its long, extended climax is an unexpected fusion of dub techno, percussive house and deepest space disco, and it slays.
Jacopo Carreras’ remix of “Salty Peanuts” is, if anything, even saltier than the original. Staying true to its sense of funk, he leans into the bass, sharpens up the hi-hats and adds a delirious little acid burble, with jittery digital edits crushing beats to bone dust and a gelatinous mass of bass and keys bubbling up and splashing all over the rhythm’s clean lines. It’s one of the most focused things Carreras has done yet, and a guaranteed after-hours secret weapon.”

Minimaland Feedback: Amazing BBQ, Lan Muzik equals Quality

tracklist

1. Touane – Salty Peanuts
2. Touane – Salty Peanuts (Jacopo Carreras remix)
3. Touane – BBQ

LAN#019
Release Date: 20.04.2009