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PETAR DUNDOV / IDEAS FROM THE POND

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Producer Petar Dundov runs his own 'Neumatik' studio in Zagreb where he works as a sound engineer as well as producing his own take on techno, house and electronica. The new album 'Ideas From The Pond' is his most accomplished work to date and features beautifully layered techno, hypnotic rhythms and shimmering melodies that make this a real landmark release for the Croatian DJ/producer.

To Dundov, "techno is music that precedes movement. It is dance music, solid enough to carry emotions through the dance floor and abstract enough to be a template forever". And indeed his breathtaking productions embody this ethos, serving the inherent function of making your body pulse spontaneously while also challenging your brain with its complex melodies and slow-burning, hypnotic progressions.

Although maybe the word "techno" doesn't give enough detail about his style, it's probably the nearest ballpark to whose principles his music adheres - and he is keen to expand the horizons of what people know and expect of the genre. But it's that sense of his tracks being alive, forever evolving and expanding and increasing in intensity, which gives his music its unique sound and has seen his work crossover into a myriad of different areas of the global electronic music scene. The last three years have seen his mind-bending album "Escapements" take the scene by storm with its intricate, ever-changing melodies.

Taking the listener from the club to a tripped out dreamscape, his new album 'Ideas From The Pond' brings musicality back to techno and shows that minimal doesn't need to be one-dimensional. Driving, thrilling and emotionally charged 'Ideas From The Pond' is set to cross the techno/house/trance divide and become one of the essential electronic albums of 2012.

V.A / DANCEFLOOR J'ADORE 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

THIS COMPILATION WILL BURN YOUR DANCEFLOOR !
Including : Bob Sinclar, Sweedish Hous EMafia, Antoine Clamaran, Michael Canitrot, Keen V, Avicci, Tiësto, Fedde La Grand, Robbie Rivera, David Vendetta, John Dalback, Peter Luts, Tristan Garner, Afrojack…

BOB MARLEY / THE KING OF REGGAE

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Bob Marley died 30 years ago, here is a special edition to remember the King of Reggae : 3 Cds including originals (mythics sessions by Lee Scratch Parry amongst others) and 2 Cds Tribute / Legacy (reprises by Reggae great names - Peter Tosh, U Roy, Gregory Isaacs, The Fugees, Black Uhuru, Gladiators…) and Bob's Reggae heirs (Israel Vibration, Barrington Levy, Capital Letters, Alborosie, Capleton...)

V.A / LOUNGE MUSIC - THE ESSENTIAL

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Luxurious 4CD Boxset
Special Happy Hours
All The Disco, Jazz, Funk & Soul Classics Revisited Into Electro Lounge

V.A / DISCO STAR

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

TRISTESSE / CONTEMPORAINE

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Highly anticipated since their first EP, 51 Ways To Leave Your Lover, broke it's way into the hearts of all who heard it, Tristesse Contemporaine has perfected this magic by taking it all the way to the Parisian and French stages. Crystalline arpeggios, dreamy loops and whispered vocals creating a world of destabilizing and refined emotions which carry a thrilling light to the darkened dancefloors.
The trio of enigmatic donkey masked singer, Maik, Leo on guitars and Narumi on synthesizers, trusted their minimalist melodies to the expert hands of DJ / Producer, Pilooski. Romantic and flamboyant, arrogant and haunting, this first album imagines a world in chiaroscuro, where the electrical illuminations of shoegazing merge with electronic beats, with a heightened new wave sensitivity.
Climb to the dark side of modern pop as you enter the fractured, hypnotic, dance of Tristesse Contemporaine.

V.A / LOUNGE ANTHOLOGY

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

A Sophisticated Playlist Inspired By The Trendiest Places
Including : Nouvelle Vague, Nina Simone, Genral Elektriks, Raphael Saadiq, Yael Naim, Morcheeba…

AKON / I'M STILL BALLIN

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

The cleverest convict in the world has just brought out the timeless 'I'm Still Ballin' mixtape.

This is the next stage of Akon's career and he is ready not to change the world's perception of gangster music.

V.A / ESSENTIAL LEVITATION

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

The share of love for music lasts longer than many marriages. 20 years is the period of Chris Gilcher, Ingmar Hänsch and Marcell Meyer unified as a team called Levitation. Affected by a distinctive style, they've been shaping a sound that has inspired a whole generation. Chillout is the musical genre, they had a big impact on - most of all with their contributions for the ground-breaking compilation-series Café Del Mar, above all "More Than Ever People" feat. Cathy Battistessa. For one part,"Essential Levitation" is a collection of 20 tracks on 2 CDs, which presents the best achievements of the team in 20 years. For the other part, it is new material which Levitation has produced for this release over the past three years. To escape the stereotype of lounge music as just another muzak, Levitation has always strived for high standards in songwriting and composition. The songs will certainly stand the test of time, featuring first-class vocalists such as Mocci Ryen (who worked with Patti Labelle among others). She gives a stunning performance on the advance single "How Wonderful" and the trippy "Circle Of Life" by adding a lascivious air to the tunes. Another prime example of setting completative lyrics in a romantic context is Caro Barth’s vocal input. In combination with a spanish guitar, her crystal-clear timbre is melting the ice on "These Thoughts". By adding various singers to the tracks, Levitation accentuate the different colours of a warm prevailing mood. The music is characterised by an analogue sound which leaves the sterile productions of comparable approaches to the genre miles behind. The soundtrack is generally downtempo. In order to a create a pleasant atmosphere, solid grooves lay the fundament for airy keyboardlayers, jazzy Rhodes-chords, or a guitar-picking. An exclusion to the norm is the instrumental "Dabe Dabe", an uptempo instrumental with four-to-the-floor rhythm that points in the direction of Underworld. This variation of style fits perfectly to the chilled vibes of the album. As a surprise, the collection comprises also different unreleased mixes of classic material, such as "More Than Ever People". The third CD is a bonus that features a mix of DJ Sweep, who is spinning the single tracks to become a liquid flow. "Essential Levitation - 20 Years Of Ibiza Chillout" is a sample of the past and at the same time a look to the future. It certainly sets sails for a project that has been pausing for some years and is now taking off to new shores ahead.

Tracklist:
CD1
01. Overture
02. Trip a Spin
03. More Than Ever People (Late Night Mix)
04. Out Of Time
05. Dabe Dabe
06. 351 Seconds
07. Tears In Rain (Levitation Edit)
08. Distant Memories
09. Appreciation
10. Atlantic Tales

CD2
01. How Wonderful
02. More Than Ever People (Reggae Mix)
03. These Thoughts
04. Circle Of Life
05. Unlike Me
06. Wide Open
07. Driving In Your Car
08. Sensual Summer
09. Out Of Time (Jelly & Fish Rmx)
10. More Than Ever People

CD3
01. Overture
02. Wide Open
03. How Wonderful
04. More Than Ever People
05. Appreciation
06. 351 Seconds
07. Circle Of Life
08. These Thoughts
09. Sensual Summer
10. Tears in Rain (Levitation Edit)
11. Distant Memories
12. More Than Ever People (2011 Revisited)
13. Unlike Me
14. Out Of Time

V.A / STRICTLY 4 DJ’S VOL. 5

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

The latest edition of Strictly 4 DJs is more upfront than ever, boasting brand new tracks from Seamus Haji & Cevin Fisher, Disco Fries, Jared Dietch feat Kelli Sae, Mauvais Cliché, Danny Freakazoid & Strobe and Doman and Gooding. And to add to that tasty line-up, the collection of unmixed full length DJ versions also includes the brilliant Lee Foss and Robert James of Ben Westbeech’s Something For The Weekend, Tristan Garner’s Overdrive and a fistful of goodies from the Subliminal crew, including Axwell's remix of Jerry Ropero and Denis the Menace’s Coracao. The digital download version delivers extra grooves by Antranig and Richard Grey, among others.

Strictly 4 DJs Volume 5 is available in double pack CD and digital download.

V.A (Mixed by NOIR,TREASURE FINGERS & FRANKY RIZARDO) / DEFECTED IN THE HOUSE MIAMI '12

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

2012 is the year Defected embark on A House Music Odyssey, kicking off with our musical tribute to the Miami Winter Music Conference.

Every year, thousands of DJs and music-lovers make the annual pilgrimage to Miami, as for one week of the year the city is transformed into a dance music Mecca. And while the sound of some parties and festivals choose to go bigger and louder each year in an effort to make themselves heard, Defected prefers to go back to where it all started, with a fresh approach to the core values of 'real' house music around which the conference was originally built.

Representing the first major musical event of the year, the Miami WMC is a hedonist's paradise; a place where house music is king, with all-day pool parties and all-night clubs the order of the day. This is the uninhibited backdrop to Defected In The House Miami '12, as three of the scene's hottest talents deliver their own very different but equally ambitious mixes, presenting the prevalent sound of Miami.

V.A / 100 90's hits

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

HE GREATEST 90s
CULT HITS !

V.A / MIAMI FEVER 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Miami craziest nights official soundtrack !

Miami is the N°1 US city clubbing destination where takes place the yearly dancefloor event, Miami Music Conference, and where the World best DJ’s perform. The place to be for dancefloor lovers !

Including : Michael Calfan (new French electro scene star) exlusive mix, Roger Sanchez, Bob Sinclar, Martin Solveig, Robbie Rivera, Eddie Amador, Kenny Dope, Carl Cox…

V.A / 100 FRENCH CHANSON CULT TITLES

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

V.A (Mixed by JAYTECH & JAMES GRANT) / ANJUNADEEP : 04

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

With the past two editions both hitting #1 in the iTunes Dance Albums Chart, "Anjunadeep 04" mixed by Jaytech and James Grant arrives with the label in ruder health than ever before - as evidenced by a recent DJ Mag nomination for Best British Record Label.

The last 12 months has seen the Above & Beyond imprint unveil one of house music's hottest new talents in Dusky, whose album "Stick By This" has been acclaimed by everyone from DJ Magazine (“an intoxicating album full of live and flashes of brilliance") to Pete Tong - with Tong naming it as one of his favourite albums of the year - while other Anjunadeep artists such as Matt Lange and Andrew Bayer on the label have blossomed. The former being described by Zane Lowe as "progressive club at its finest" and the latter's "It's Artificial" LP winning plaudits from DJ Mag, Zane Lowe again and even Nick Grimshaw.

Showcasing tracks and remixes from acts like Dusky, Tom Middleton, Maceo Plex, Vincenzo, Solarity and Jody Wisternoff, "Anjunadeep04" mixed by Jaytech & James Grant is the latest showcase of the label's evolution; a 27 track journey through deep house, immersive melodic grooves and modern progressive.

Representing the deeper, more house-influenced end of Anjunadeep's increasingly wide spectrum, label A&R James Grant effortlessly combines warm Maceo Plex'esque electronics, classic deep house vibes (Dusky "Lost Highway"), low-bass grooves (Tom Middleton's Liquatech Mix of Paronator "No Gravity") and the melodic house sound in which Anjunadeep has made its name. Grant also contributes three remixes to the mix in collaboration with Andrew Bayer and acknowledges the key role played by Bayer in achieving the desired sound for CD1: "We had an idea of where the label's sound should be heading this year and Andrew really helped me realise that in this mix," says Grant.

Taking time out from finishing his highly anticipated second artist album, Australian Anjunadeep star Jaytech picks up the baton and pursues the more upbeat side of the label's sound. From the future disco synths of Suspect 44's "Neon Feel" to the melodic big room tech of Soundprank's "Boundless Energy", the Australian lays down a masterclass in modern progressive. Bringing things to an emphatic climax, Jaytech's own "Atlantic" is the perfect embodiment of the musicality and class sewn into the mix.

Anjunadeep will be hosting two "Anjunadeep04" launch parties - the first at The Gallery, Ministry of Sound, London on Friday 24th February, the second in the foyer at Brixton Academy for Above & Beyond's Easter Weekend show on Sunday 8th April.

JIM RIVERS / AIRPORT VULTURES

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Intec Digital is proud to bring you "Airport Vultures" - the debut artist album from one of the UK's finest - Jim Rivers.

This electronic masterpiece brings together Jim's astounding production skills and musical prowess, giving you 14 tracks of refined Techno. Jim describes "It's definitely a new chapter in my sound and development as an artist." This new chapter is clear from the start with tracks like "Tangent" & "Phoenix" bringing Detroit Vibes to the forefront of this album but certainly moving forward with it's own electronic soul throughout. 2010 saw Jim release his first track on Intec - "Uber Rauh EP", and was the first step towards creating "Airport Vultures" with the track 'We can do this all night' being hammered worldwide.

Airport Vultures already has Laurent Garnier in support who, on hearing it in Ibiza this summer has been heaping praise on the album saying "The whole thing is sooo strong, stunning quality and what's very rare is there isn't even one weak track on the album." High praise indeed from a certified legend of the electronic music scene. Airport Vultures from start to finish is a journey through the electronic influences and progression of Jim's style and sound and as he says himself , "I'm looking forward to people hearing it and hopefully enjoying it too".

DR. LEKTROLUV / LIVE IN BRAZIL

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

After the successful mix-cd's recorded live at Extrema, Pukkelpop, Lowlands and Rock Werchter, this time the extremely popular green masked Dr. Lektroluv has recorded his set during the Xxxperience Festival in Brazil when he was touring there in December. Expect the fattest electro cuts from the hottest names around, he doesn't settle for less!!

EDITH PIAF / 100 ETERNAL SONGS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Edith Piaf (December 19, 1915–October 11, 1963) was one of France's most beloved singers, and became a national icon. Her singing reflected her tragic life, with her specialty being the poignant ballad performed in a heartbreaking voice. Among her famous songs are "La vie en rose" (1946), "Hymne à l'amour" (1949), "Milord" (1959), "Non, je ne regrette rien" (1960). A filmed biography on her life, entitled La Vie En Rose, was released in the US in the summer of 2007.

Early life
Piaf—a Parisian colloquialism for "sparrow" - originated as a nickname she would receive twenty years later. Her mother was a part-Italian native and she was working as a café singer ; Edith's father, was a street acrobat with a past in the theatre.

Singing career
In 1935, Édith was discovered by a Paris nightclub owner . He persuaded her to sing despite her extreme nervousness, and height of only 4 feet 8 inches (1.47 m). In 1940, Jean Cocteau wrote the successful play Le Bel Indifférent, intended for Édith as the star. She began to make friends with famous people, such as the actor Maurice Chevalier and the poet Jacques Borgeat. She wrote the lyrics of many of her songs and collaborated with composers on the tunes. In 1944, Édith Piaf discovered Yves Montand in Paris, made him part of her act, became his mentor and lover. After the war, she toured Europe, the United States, and South America, becoming an internationally known figure. Her popularity in the United States was such that she appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show eight times and at Carnegie Hall twice (1956 and 1957). Her signature song "La vie en rose" (which was voted a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1998) was written in 1945.

In 1951 she was involved in a car accident, and thereafter had difficulty breaking a serious morphine addiction.

The famed Paris Olympia concert hall is where Piaf achieved lasting fame, giving several series of concerts at the hall between January 1955 and October 1962.

V.A / FABRIC 62 - DJ SNEAK

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

One of House music's true pioneers, DJ Sneak has the passion and drive to keep House music alive. Self-proclaimed House Gangster, Sneak has helped shape the course of dance music since the early 90s; his early music influencing the likes of Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx and Armand Van Helden. His signature sounds – funky filtered disco-influenced house and tough, jacking beats - have revolutionized and redefined house music for well over 15 years. Having begun his DJing career in 1983, Sneak continues to be at the top of his game: non-stop beat bumpin' sets are a one of a kind experience in the electronic music circuit. He takes a transatlantic trip on fabric 62, bringing together bumping Chicago grooves with muscular European techno.

PERFUME GENIUS / PUT YOUR BACK N 2 IT

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

February 2012 will see the release of the brand new album from Michael Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, “Put Your Back N 2 It”. His debut LP “Learning”, released in 2010, established Seattle native Hadreas firmly as one of the most singular new voices in music, winning plaudits across the pond, including Guardian, Dazed and Confused and Mojo in the UK, and Pitchfork, Spin Magazine, Interview and more in the US.

Where “Learning” was stark and confessional however, “Put Your Back N 2 It” is lush and universal, and sees an expansion of both his thematic and sonic palette, playing as a broad meditation on intimacy, power, family, secrecy and hope, not just through his impressionistic lyrics, but through the music itself as well. Check out the taster track “All Waters” here and see for yourself. Perfume Genius will also be heading over to Europe for a clutch of highly anticipated live dates in the spring.

GRIMES / VISIONS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

4AD are set to release the defining new album from Grimes, Visions, to the World outside Canada. Joining forces with Montreal’s Arbutus Records (a label and
collective Grimes is a part of), Visions will be on the shelves on March 12th.

Grimes is the inventive work of Vancouver born Claire Boucher, a project of hers that has gained notoriety since its inception back in early-2010. Moving to Montreal in 2006, she developed Grimes among the city’s burgeoning DIY scene – a scene where both punk ethos and pop music collide, resulting in a distinct sense of community, religiosity and psychedelic revelry – as a prominent figure in the scene that surrounded the Lab Synthèse (a 4600sq ft re-appropriated textile factory).

There is a powerful harmony at play, both musical and visual, with her second self embodying the arts of 2D, performance, dance, video and sound, weaving them all together to strong rhythmic effect. A prolific force, Visions will be her fourth release in less than two years and she has also performed countless shows in this time. Her debut album, Geidi Primes, was initially released in 2010 on a limited cassette run of just thirty and as a free download. This was followed by Halfaxa (2010) – arguably one of the first witchhouse or lo-fi R&B releases – and by the Darkbloom EP (2011) where she began to take her first steps as a producer, bringing together the experimentation behind her early work with a cutting edge pop aesthetic.

With each album tackling a different set of influences and styles, her latest set incorporates influences as wide as Enya, TLC and Aphex Twin, whilst also
drawing from genres like New Jack Swing, IDM, New Age, K-pop, Industrial
and glitch. This approach has marked out Grimes as a curator of culture,
and allowed the project to remain flexible and to evolve.

Claire describes her work as, “the only means through which I can be fully expressive. It is both an ethereal escape from, and a violent embrace of my experience. The creative process is a quest for the ultimate sensual, mystical and cathartic experience and the vehicle for my psychic purging. Visions was conceived in a period of self-imposed cloistering during which time I did not see daylight.”

FERRY CORSTEN / WKND

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

"Ferry demolishes all competition with a labour of love that has definitely been worth the wait," our reviewer wrote of Ferry Corsten's last album, Twice In A Blue Moon. "Trance is in safe hands." It's now been almost four years since that high benchmark, and on February 24 2012, Corsten will deliver his fourth studio album WKND through the Ultra Music label.

The Dutch veteran has been teasing out details of the LP for a while now, but now he's made it official with cover art and the confirmed tracklist. Included on the disc is Feel It, his peaktime rework of house classic Can You Feel It, the now-familiar Brute alongside Armin van Buuren, and plenty of guest vocals from the likes of Jes, Betsie Larkin and Ben Hague. According to the press release, there's a handful of tracks in the "pop radio-friendly" mould, which might upset the fans who got all worked up about lead single Check It Out.

"It definitely has very big, anthemic melodies as always," Corsten told Data Transmission last year. "What may change is the track tempo though; nowadays this is definitely lower and not 140-BPM any more. This album is more in-tune with the times and the different variances. So, in short - it's at a lower BPM but with the big, lush melodies!"

V.A / CHILLED HOUSE SESSION 3

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Chilled House Session returns fresh for a new year. Following on from the success of last year's "Chilled House Session2". Ministry of Sound delivers yet another cool, laidback selection of chilled club anthems and remixes. With so much hot new music around, this year's Chilled House Session looks to be the best yet!

CD1 features a more main room sound and some near euphoric moments, with big tracks and remixes coming from the likes of Nadia Ali - Rapture (Avicii Remix) (already play listed on Kiss FM, Capital FM & MTV Dance), Jamie Jones' huge remix of club smash Azari & III - Hungry For The Power, big for 2012 producer Maya Jane Coles, underground anthem Intruder - Amame, + loads more from Laidback Luke vs. Example, Deadmaus, and Kaskade.

CD2 hits a slightly more laidback feel with tracks and remixes coming from Dusky (already getting support from Pete Tong on Radio 1), Cassius, Hercules & Love Affair, Benoit & Sergio, Yasmin, Lovebirds and Maceo Plex to name but a few.

Chilled House Session 3 brings you a cool, slick collection of chilled club anthems and remixes. The perfect gift for a loved one this Valentine's Day.

V.A / TWISTED DISCO

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Welcome to the dark side of Hed Kandi as next up we feature the "evil sister" and without a doubt our most rebellious release in Kandi's calendar year, this is Twisted Disco! A sheer contrast to the laidback electronic grooves of our first release in 2012, Winter Chill, this release represents a journey to the darker, tougher and more progressive sound of Hed Kandi's record box.

Electrifying synths and dirty electro beats dominate across 2 unmixed CDs as we dim the lights on our global dancefloors in an attempt to unleash the hidden beast within the most vivacious party animals. This year you can expect seductive sounds from heavyweight producers and artists such as Axwell, Dirty South, Michael Woods, Nicky Romero, Tommy Trash & John Dahlback, Tristan Garner and more...

A strong favourite among all Kandi fans across the globe, Twisted Disco confirms that disco is definitely not dead! It's alive and well and ready to be unleashed to hypnotize you. You have been warned... this sound is not for the faint hearted.

V.A / DANCEFLOOR POWER 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

5 Hours of Dancefloor Hits (must have and brand new tracks) + 1 unreleased David Kane mix !

OL'DIRTY BASTARD / RAP POWER 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

THE BEST OF FRENCH RAP 2012 !

OL'DIRTY BASTARD / ETERNAL LEGEND MIXTAPE

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

DJ STONE & DJ SEPTEMBER 7th put down an OL' DIRTY BASTARD mix of music featuring high quality guests : RZA, WU TANG CLAN, KELIS, MACY GRAY, MYA…!

Russell Tyrone Jones (November 15, 1968 - November 13, 2004) was an American rapper and occasional producer, who went by the stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard or simply ODB. He was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, a Hip-Hop group from Staten Island, New York that first rose to mainstream prominence with their 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to pursue a successful solo career. However, his professional success was hampered by erratic personal behavior and frequent legal troubles, including incarceration. He died in late 2004 of a drug overdose, two days before his 36th birthday. Prior to his death, ODB managed to record his third solo album, which has been repeatedly re-shelved.

Jones was often noted for his trademark microphone techniques and his "outrageously profane, free-associative rhymes delivered in a distinctive half-rapped, half-sung style". His stage name was derived from a childhood alias given by RZA, the relevance of which was articulated by Method Man's assertion that there was "no father to his style"

Tracklist:
01. Intro/You Don't Want To F*ck With Me [5:26]
02. Brooklyn Zoo II (Tiger Crane) [3:03]
03. Ol' Dirty Bastard ft. Royal Flush - If Ya'll Want War [2:33]
04. Interlude 1 (Shaolin Shadow Boxing) [0:14]
05. I Can't Wait (DJ September 7th RMX) [3:41]
06. Interlude 2 (What's Your Style) [0:17]
07. Who Can Make It Happen Like Dirt? [2:24]
08. Ol' Dirty Bastard ft. RZA & Masta Killa - Black Mamba [2:32]
09. Rahzel (Skit) [0:45]
10. Brooklyn Zoo (DJ September 7th) [3:20]
11. Raw Hide [3:47]
12. Ol' Dirty Bastard ft. Wu Tang Clan - Dog Sh*t [2:37]
13. Interlude 3 (Smoke Break) [0:29]
14. Pop Shots [3:32]
15. Interlude 4 (Ahhhhh) [0:28]
16. Dirty Run [2:47]
17. Interlude 5 (Kung Fu) [0:07]
18. Ol' Dirty Bastard ft. Rhymefest - Dirty Dirty (DJ September 7th RMX) [3:07]
19. Interlude 5 (Kung Fu) [0:15]
20. Ol' Dirty Bastard ft. Mack 10 & Royal Flush - Caught Up [3:13]
21. Interlude 7 (Game of Chess) [0:17]
22. Ol' Dirty Bastard ft. Kelis - Got Your Money (DJ September 7th) [4:03]
23. Interlude 8 (1988 Grammys) [0:38]
24. Go Go Go [3:23]
25. Cold Blooded [3:13]
26. Interlude 9 (I Love You) [0:54]
27. Ol' Dirty Bastard ft. Macy Gray - Don't Go Breaking My Heart [3:26]
28. Interlude 10 (Dragon Foot) [0:24]
29. Shimmy Shimmy Ya [3:37]
30. Ol' Dirty Bastard ft. Pras & Mya - Ghetto Superstar [4:14]

V.A / TRANCE NATION - COSMIC GATE

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

One of the hardest working duos in dance music, Cosmic Gate are proud to announce they have mixed the latest edition of the prestigious Trance Nation series. Compiling some of their favourite producers, remixers and artists over a 2CD release, Nic & Bossi perfectly capture the future sound of the genre.

Nic & Bossi explain: 'It's an honor for us to be mixing this international, established and influential brand mix series by Ministry Of Sound and be the next ambassador after respected colleagues and friends like Above & Beyond, Andy Moor and Rank1!’

Cosmic Gate's Trance Nation mix follows their busiest year to date where the guys released their fifth artist album 'Wake Your Mind' - peaking at #4 in the USA iTunes dance chart, with album favourite 'Be Your Sound' featuring Emma Hewitt still the track on everyone's lips. Nic & Bossi also released their early years retro-fit album 'Back 2 The Future', singles from which took up residence in Beatport's Top 10 for an extraordinary 3 months straight. 2011 was also the year where the German duo delivered their debut Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1, whilst a global tour kept them busy in between, including domination of North America with 70 shows performed there alone.

Taking on the baton from Above & Beyond, Andy Moor and Rank 1, Cosmic Gate deliver yet another superb volume to the Trance Nation series. To celebrate Nic and Bossi have created a very special track, 'Crushed', exclusively for the album. On top of this they have also included their previously unreleased remix of 'Emma Hewitt 'Colours'. Other highlights include Jerome Isma-Ae 'Speed', Nic Chagall & Duderstadt 'Alone With You', Mat Zo 'Bipolar', Cosmic Gate with Myon & Shane 54 and Aruna 'All Around You', Nash & Peppers rework of Tiesto classic 'Flight 643', Above & Beyond's massive hit 'Formula Rossa' (Nitrous Oxide Remix), Kyau & Albert 'Are You Fine' (Arty Remix), Sander van Doorn, Adrian Lux 'Eagles', Gareth Emery 'Tokyo', and Cosmic Gate's own re-rub of their classic 'Fire Wire'.

V.A / HARD BASS 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

This year hard style event promoter b2s is organizing A new edition of Hard Bass . The 4th edition of this huge and already sold out event will take on Saturday the 11th of February at the GelreDome stadium. On this night it's all about hardstyle and again b2s divides the party over 4 area's ( Yellow, Red, Green and Blue) and selected sixteen of the best DJs and acts. The 4 headliners of the different areas are also mixing and compiling the CD宄 and this year we selected the best of the best with : The Pitcher, Luna, Frontliner and Chris One. Expect a lot of new and exclusive material which is a perfect reflection of what sounds Hard Bass is all about. A great start of the new year with this 4CD'UST HAVE compilation!

V.A / MUSIC FOR LATIN JAZZ LOVERS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Music For Latin Jazz Lovers…A Song for You
拉丁戀歌

。遠離冰冷都市叢林，隨著熱情拉丁旋律，縱身令人心曠神怡的南美風情
。南美沁涼晚風徐拂，徜徉拉丁爵士、曼波、芭莎諾瓦交織的狂情摯愛
。葛萊美巨匠Arturo O'Farrill、智利天后Claudia Acuña齊聚獻唱

南美盛夏的沁涼晚風，午夜蔓延的微醺情韻，《拉丁戀歌》引您投身拉丁民族最炙熱的濃情密意，徜徉於Nancy Ruth以〈La Fuente del Amor〉鋪陳的閒逸優雅，阿根廷女伶Maria Volonte〈El Ultimo Café〉的深情雋永，古巴裔天后Elsa Valle & Rumba Caliente〈Te Quedaras〉俯拾即是的世界音樂神采，兩大巴西巨匠Joyce Moreno與João Donato以〈Tardes Cariocas〉編織的恬靜浪漫，Lauren Henderson〈Veinte Años〉踩著輕快節拍而來的灑脫個性，Dean Martin與Michael Bublé等天王曾相繼翻唱的〈Quién Será〉中令人手舞足蹈的曼波風情，西班牙歌姬Carmen Cuesta完美詮釋Stan Getz與João Gilberto的芭莎諾瓦經典〈Retrato em Branco e Prieto〉，以及2009葛萊美獎最佳拉丁爵士專輯得主Arturo O'Farrill與Claudia Acuña合作經典標準曲〈Willow Weep for Me〉……。29首蘊含濃郁拉丁情調的旋律，恣意舞動的甜美音符，沉浸愛情最動人的浪漫滋味。

YOUNG MAGIC / MELT

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Young Magic - Melt
青春魔法 - 溶解

。Pitchfork、XLR8R、Stereogum另類異指標注目紐約新團
。變形夢幻電子音色與真實樂器完美交融的奇妙滋味
。廣納迷幻、嘻哈與非洲部落感，媲美Animal Collective的折衷氣息

猶如出自視覺藝術家Leif Podhajsky（Tame Impala《Innerspeaker》、Lykke Li《Wounded Rhymes》）之手的專輯封面，那夾帶著孤寂與飄零隱喻的繽紛渲染，正是屬於Young Magic的獨特姿態。

來自澳洲的靈魂人物Isaac Emmanuel一趟足跡遍及南美與歐洲的旅行，不僅讓Young Magic身上瀰漫著濃郁而浪漫的漂泊感，更抹上了千變萬化的音樂色彩。2011年落腳紐約後，Isaac Emmanuel開始與澳洲同鄉Michael Italia與印尼女孩Melati Malay共同創作發表作品，接連以蹬著部落鼓擊優雅降臨的〈Sparkly〉與夢幻迷濛的〈Night In The Ocean〉驚豔四座，獲得Pitchfork、XLR8R等傳媒高度注目。

身處Animal Collective所成立的Paw Tracks姐妹廠牌Carpark旗下，Young Magic巧妙延續著Toro y Moi與Memory Tapes等同場前輩的驚人旋律掌控能力，以夢幻的電子音色與大量真實樂器的完美交融，幻化出〈Sparkly〉繚繞的夢幻脫俗氛圍，〈You With Air〉與〈Jam Karet〉一明一暗的Trip Hip變形奇遇，〈The Dancer〉隨著鍵盤拼貼躍進扭曲夢境的舞者，以及〈Drawing Down The Moon〉深沉Ambient暗流中的囈語呢喃，廣納迷幻、嘻哈與非洲部落感打擊樂器與吟唱風格的特異神采，營造出媲美實驗迷幻怪傑Animal Collective的折衷氣息。

V.A (Mixed by JOHN DAHLBACK) / TOOLROOM KNIGHTS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

With an insatiable appetite for serving up huge melodic anthems and an undeniable talent for delivering world class DJ sets that combine impeccable music selection with exceptional mixing skills, John Dahlbäck is one of the most revered names in House music. His 'Toolroom Knights' is testament to this young Swede's talent, weaving his way through various styles with a number of his own exclusive productions, 36 carefully selected tracks featuring in 2 superb mixes. The album features 3 new exclusives by the man himself, the first being 'Feel It', a stomping tech groover with an unforgettable driving top-line. The other 2; 'Heroes' and 'Escape' showcase Dahlbäck at his harmonious best, blending powerful melodies with slickly produced beats for 2 sure fire anthems.

Key highlights of the mix include Mark Knight & Wolfgang Gartner's epic, chart-topping collaboration 'Conscindo' and Oliver $'s 'Granulated Soul' which was undoubtedly one of 2011's biggest hits. Michael Woods' remix of 'How R U Feeling Right Now' continues the rolling beats and big room melodies, with further productions from Dahlbäck 'Life' and 'Phoenix' providing peak time action. Notable entries from Tiger & Woods, Zombie Disco Squad, D.Ramirez and Nicole Moudaber are a nod towards Dahlbäck's ability to build a mix with percussive grooves, whilst the mash-up of Chocolate Puma with Alex Kenji demonstrates his esteemed DJing skills.

Kicking off 2012 with a very distinct bang, 'Toolroom Knights Mixed by John Dahlbäck' is undoubtedly one of this years early essential albums.

V.A / ADDICTED TO BASS 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

ADDICTED TO BASS IS BACK!!

With over ¾ of a million sales, the unstoppable #1 Bass series has cemented itself as the leading compilation in sub-lo frequencies and there's no better time for Ministry of Sound to unleash a huge collection of the biggest House, Bassline, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, and Electro bombs.

The Bass scene is as big as ever right now due to a whole range of genres contributing and culminating into an ever changing, cutting-edge sound. With global superstar artists such as Skrillex and Nero bringing Dubstep into the mainstream and the likes of Chase & Status & DJ Fresh smashing D&B to the forefront of the charts there is just no stopping this brutal tidal wave.

Ministry of Sound returns bigger and better in 2012 with 3CD's of heavy weapons. The multi award winning Wideboys are back at the helm dropping an eclectic mix providing that essential fix for any serious bass addict!

We kick off with an explosion of huge upfront D&B and Dubstep smashes including an exclusive usage of the brand new DJ Fresh single 'Hot Right Now and Radio 1 favourite Utah Saints Vs Drumsound & Bassline Smith 'What Can You Do For Me, alongside Calvin Harris, Nero, Skrillex, Example, Flux Pavillion plus loads more.

The heavyweight second CD has all today's biggest urban artists present featuring Yasmin's new single, Wretch 32, Roll Deep, Wiley, Ms Dynamite... the list goes on! We then wrap things up with some powerful thundering House from the likes of Chuckie, Laidback Luke and Afrojack.

Get ready for a serious assault on your speaker as we bring you biggest instalment to date...

This is Addicted To Bass 2012!

Tracklist:
CD1
01. Dj Fresh ft. Sian Evans - Louder (Flux Pavilion & Doctor P Remix)
02. Joker ft. Jessie Ware - The Vision (Breathe In)
03. Example - Changed The Way You Kissed Me (Mensah Remix)
04. Cassius - The Sound Of Violence (Tha Trickaz Remix)
05. Die & Interface ft. William Cartwright - Bright Lights (Rockers Mix)
06. Wretch 32 ft. Example - Unorthodox (Bar9 Remix)
07. Vato Gonzalez ft. Foreign Beggars - Badman Riddim (Jump) (Tru Fix & Thunderskank Remix)
08. Denzal Park vs. Wizard Sleeve - I'm A Drum Machine (Step Up) (Cyantific Remix)
09. Deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember (Caspa Remix)
10. Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend (Feed Me Remix)
11. Stripper - Ur Not Alone (Wizard vs. Tim Healey Remix)
12. Above & Beyond ft. Richard Bedford - Sun & Moon (The Others Remix)
13. Example - Stay Awake (Alvin Risk Mix)
14. Fatboy Slim - Praise You (Jfb Remix)
15. Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden - Bonkers (Doorly Remix)
16. Lethal Bizzle And Nick Bridges ft. Luciana - Go Gogo (Jacob Plant Remix)
17. Herve - Together (Dj Fresh Future Jungle Mix)
18. Polluted Mindz ft. Bayku - Ride My Beat
19. Gyptian - Hold You (Thunderskank Remix)
20. J Majik & Wickaman ft. Kathy Brown - Crazy World (Vip Mix)

CD2
01. Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar (Zinc Remix)
02. Wretch 32 ft. Josh Kumra - Don't Go (Thunderskank Go Harder Mix)
03. Example - Kickstarts (Bar9 Remix)
04. Time Takers - She Blows (The Whistle Song)
05. Robyn - Dancing On My Own (Jakwob Remix)
06. Sub Jams ft. Cozi - Ricochet (Project Bassline Remix)
07. Faithless - Tweak Your Nipple (Crookers Remix)
08. Kele - On The Lam
09. Skunk Anansie - My Ugly Boy (Donovan's Remix)
10. Urban Cookie Collective - The Key The Secret (187 Lockdown Club Mix)
11. Stripper ft. Sirreal - Stuka (Stuka Dub Mix)
12. Stretch & Vern - I'm Alive (Bcee & Mr Mess Remix)
13. Henry John Morgan - A Dream (Minuto Remix)
14. Keewix Feat Messinian - Mariachi Loco (Freerange Djs Remix)
15. Mighty Dub Katz - Magic Carpet Ride (Nt89 Remix)
16. Eric Prydz - Niton (The Reason) (Sigma Remix)
17. Raze - Break 4 Love (Blame Remix)
18. Esc ft. Claire Phillips - Angel (Dirty Dubstep Mix)
19. Locnville - Stars Above You (Esc Remix)
20. Zebra & Giraffe - The Inside (Esc Remix)

CD3
01. Afrojack & Steve Aoki - No Beef (Instrumental Mix)
02. Adrian Lux Feat Rebecca And Fiona - Boy (Nause Remix)
03. Ian Carey Featuring Snoop Dogg And Bobby Anthony - Last Night (Afrojack Dub Edit)
04. Peter Gelderblom - Waiting 4 2011 (Twice Nice Remix)
05. Afrojack & R3hab - Prutataaa (Original Mix)
06. Laidback Luke & Steve Aoki ft. Lil Jon - Turbulence (D.O.D Remix)
07. Roger Sanchez ft. Mobin Master & Mc Flipside - Worldwide (Coucheron Remix)
08. Sidney Samson - The World Is Yours
09. Jaydee - Plastic Dreams (R3hab & Ferruccio Salvo Remix)
10. Sidney Samson ft. Tara Mcdonald - Set Me On Fire (Apster Remix)
11. Afrojack & Quintino - Selecta (Original Mix)
12. Silvio Ecomo & Chuckie - Moombah (Afrojack Mix)
13. Martin Solveig & Dragonette - Hello (Bassjackers Remix)
14. Roger Sanchez & Far East Movement Feat Kanobby - 2gether (Sidney Samson Remix)
15. Swanky Tunes - Oh Yeah
16. R3hab & Swanky Tunes ft. Max'c - Sending My Love (Original Mix)
17. Alvaro & Artistic Raw - Ready4 This
18. Chuckie & Hardwell ft. Ambush - Move It 2 The Drum
19. Crookers ft. Kelis - No Security
20. Soho Spiv ft. Daddy Freddy - Hands In The Air (Nick Thayer Remix)

V.A / WINTERDANCE MEGAMIX 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Winterdance Megamix 2012! Featuring tracks and remixes from Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Freestylers, Dirty South and many more!!

Tracklist:
CD1
01. New Kids feat. Corry Konings & Ronnie - Hoeren Neuken Nooit Meer Werke.
02. Elena - Midnight Sun .
03. Peter Luts - Cayo .
04. DJ Antoine feat. Tom Dice - Sunlight (Mysto & Pizzi Extended Mix).
05. Three Drives - Letting You Go .
06. Hardwell & JoeySuki - Munster .
07. Luke R - Bermuda .
08. Markus Schulz - Digital Madness (Transmission 2011 Theme).
09. KURA - Ammonia .
10. Dohr & Mangold - B.i.C. (Born in Chicago).
11. Miss J'Amore feat. Funkastarz - Ramsterdam.
12. Goodwill & Hook N Sling - Take You Higher .
13. Bobnic - Get Together .
14. Dyro - Magno .
15. Bjornberg - Absolut .
16. Epic Gold - Superstring (Roy Gates Mix).
17. Michel Lima - Parasol (7inch Full Vocal).
18. Sebastian Krieg feat. Joe Perr - Don't Stop.
19. Javi Mula - Come On (Dave Kurtis Remix).
20. Laserkraft 3D - Weightless .
21. Mischa Daniels & Sandro Monte - Son .
22. Merayah & Karada - Gipsy .
23. Rogerseventytwo - You Take Me Higher .
24. Klaas & Bodybangers - I Like (Klaas Mix).
25. Faydee - Psycho .
26. Shaggy feat. Akon - What's Love .
27. Alcazar - We Keep On Rockin' .
28. Eric Chase - A Night Like This .
29. Discomakers feat. Jessica Jean - Addiction (Davis Redfield Remix Edit).
30. Franco Baresi - People Come Together .
31. Bassmonkeys feat. Lyck - Embrace My Heart (Bassmonkeys Radio Edit).
32. Dreamcatcher feat. Jesso - I Don't Wanna Lose My Way (Club Mix).
33. Jasper Forks - River Flows In You 2012 .

CD2
01. Hardwell - Cobra (Official Energy Anthem 2012 ).
02. Erik Arbores - Bliss .
03. Within Temptation - Sinéad (Myon & Shane 54 Triplet Monste).
04. DJ Antoine vs. Timati feat. Kal - Welcome To St. Tropez (DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark UK Radi).
05. Armin van Buuren feat. Adam Yo - Youtopia .
06. Laura Jansen - Use Somebody (Armin van Buuren Rework).
07. Team Deep - Morninglight.
08. Romana - Fun Tonight .
09. Jaykay feat. Flo Rida, Smokey & - What The Girls Like .
10. Miller & Divini - One Way .
11. Jesse Voorn feat. Boogshe - Do It (Subgroover Remix).
12. Dyro - Daftastic .
13. Phonk D'or - F*ck Me Up .
14. Sash! feat. Jean Pearl - Mirror Mirror (Thomas Troelsen Radio Edit).
15. George F. Zimmer feat. Romina - Silence .
16. Delivio Reavon & Aaron Gill fe - Dancing (Mirwais & David Gravell Remix).
17. Francesco Diaz feat. Michael F - Where Do You Go .
18. Eddie Middle - Line .
19. Emma Hewitt - Colours (Armin van Buuren Remix).
20. Shogun - Skyfire .
21. DJ Antoine - Underneath .
22. Funda - Stand Up .
23. Cache - Don't Hurt Me (DJ Jose vs. Remaniax Radio Mix).
24. Marcus Maison & Will Dragen fe - Reign (Another Dimension).
25. Milan & Phoenix - Carnival .
26. Glowinthedark - Control Myself .
27. Brian Bloom & Franky Malloy fe - Sex .
28. Monster Taxi & Tatiana Blades - Porn Star Hot (DJ Cubanito Dutch Radio Mix).
29. Tristan Garner - Overdrive .
30. Andy Callister - Panoram .
31. Benny Benassi feat. Gary Go - Close To Me .
32. Michael Brun - Dawn (Hardwell Edit).
33. Darren Bailie - Protect Your Mind 2009 (Braveheart).

CD3
01. Wiegel Meirmans Snitker - Nova Zembla (Armin van Buuren Remix).
02. Freestylers - Ruffneck.
03. Strike - U Sure Do.
04. Solid Sessions feat. Pronti & - Janeiro (Pronti & Kalmani Instrumental).
05. Chris Reece, Leventina & Passe - Start Again .
06. Michael de Kooker - Oasis .
07. DJ Jeroenski & Soul Conspiracy - Work Dat .
08. H.I.P. - Opposites (Make It Funky).
09. Wink - Higher State Of Consciousness (Dirty South & TV Rock Radio Ed).
10. The Disco Boys - Around The World .
11. Ruff Driverz presents Arrola - Dreaming .
12. Kriss - One .
13. Legal Traders - Intensive Aqua .
14. DJ M.E.G. feat. BK - Make Your Move.
15. Lovestation - Teardrops.
16. Muttonheads - Trust You Again.
17. Bisbetic - Reboot.
18. Franz Hlusek & Jorge Nava - Cosmic Dreamer (Fast Distance Mix).
19. Thomas Bronzwaer - Resound .
20. Lost Lynx - Seasons (Three Drives Remix).
21. East Coast - We Are United (Jochen Miller Remix).
22. Melbourne Shufflers - King Of Shuffling .
23. Nick Skitz - Just Like Paradise .
24. Mick Di Lano - Dynasty.
25. Brian Bloom & Franky Malloy - Double Dutch .
26. Greg Folter - Tease .
27. Albion - Air (Ferry Corsten's Open Air Remix).
28. W&W feat. Bree - Nowhere To Go (Shogun Remix).
29. Kevin Dray feat. Kaegon - Take My Hand .
30. Jean Elan & CJ Stone - Freak Out .
31. DJ Steady vs. DJ Idriss - Chicas .
32. Novy vs. Eniac - Superstar 2009 .
33. Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation '06 (Hi Tack Burnin' Up Radio Mix).
34. New Kids feat. Corrie Konings - Huren Bumsen Nie Mehr Schuften.

FORTEBA / STEREOFORM

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

After the huge success of Forteba's first two albums "Space Between Us" and "For Some Time Past" on Plastic City, critics and fans were persecuted by the clear sound and the straight intention, Krisztián Dobrocsi aka Forteba convinced. Both were great works of an artist on the go constantly trying new ways to meet the pulse of him or even to define. Now that more than 3 years have passed and Forteba has achieved with his side-project "Krisztián Decay" in the lounge and listening genre great success, now it is time for another "Forteba" album on Plastic City.

With his third Album "stereoform" Forteba is now featuring new sounds and brings his talent, depth and warmth to skillfully blend with contemporary club sounds to advantage. He overwhelmed the listener in no way restricted by unnecessary sensationalism and in the productions on the main without too minimalist or even technoid to be.

On tracks like "Magnetic Fluid", "Breath" or "Linoleum" as one listener has always felt that every sound and every groove, without compromising on the essential elements, has its own "raison d'être".
With "Fallin" and "Memory", he is then also the perfect "in between" Aktzente called Interludes, as demonstrated by its proximity to much slower and beats loungegigen.

Finally, there is still material to the currently popular sets and floors fill the club scene. "mR-8", the eponymous title "stereoform" and "Neuroin" across the board are predestined to bring each hip to swing.

All in all Forteba succeed with his third album "stereoform" a quantum leap in the direction of current club sounds, placing it at the same time Plastic City in a new and fresh light.

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Magnetik Fluid
03. Breath
04. Linoleum
05. Röltex
06. Fallin
07. Missed Call
08. Do U Like It
09. Memory
10. mR - 8
11. Stereoform
12. Neuroin

MARCEL WOODS / OPEN ALL HOURS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

This month the doors of the Motel Marcel will finally swing open, where, of late, proprietor and general manager Mr Marcel Woods has been hard on his final preparations But here it it is and it's OPEN ALL HOURS. This artist album with 26 'New' tracks will be one to remember. CD1 is an overview of new tracks and remixes/remakes of some Woods classics, produced to full fill the hottest sound of the moment : Progressive House. Alongside Woods you'll find the likes of Tiesto, Bassjackers, Marco V Chris Schweizer, Jordy Lishious, Bassjackers and others all making this motel motor. Marcel also took matters into his own hands with tracks such as Everything ,Time's Running Out, Lemon Tree and his latest single Black Angus, which will forthcoming classics. On CD2 Marcel mixed a bunch of remixes of his releases as a bonis and just available on CD. Begin this musical year with a Bang and visit theWoods hotel, it's OPEN ALL HOURS!

OF MONTREAL / PARALYTIC STALK

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

of Montreal - Paralytic Stalks
蒙特利爾 - 麻痺花梗

。喬治亞州Athens異色迷幻班霸再造繽紛驚異音樂旅程
。Drew Vandenburg（Deerhunter、Best Coast）合力打造
。穿梭迷幻、Indie Pop、放克與實驗音符的奇幻聽覺冒險

來自喬治亞州Athens的of Montreal，從加入新迷幻集團Elephant 6開始，以根基於60年代的復古流行起步，先踏足Indie Pop、走經俗擱有力的Synthpop，近年再向Funk、Soul、R&B靠攏。舞台上的of Montreal，更是以不輸給David Bowie、Prince與The Flaming Lips的現場魅力著稱，絢麗又搞怪。走過十五餘載，of Montreal多產又不停進化的音樂生涯，都要仰賴鬼才主腦Kevin Barnes。

到了據說是世界末日的2012年，of Montreal進化的方向轉了個彎。找來曾與Deerhunter、Toro y Moi、Best Coast合作的Drew Vandenburg協力，在Kevin Barnes家中打造的最新專輯《Paralytic Stalks》，正同名稱與封面一眾混亂的怪物群像，述說的是Kevin對自我及生活的矛盾與糾結。不同以往在三、四分鐘內盡情舞動的繽紛旋律，在幾首動輒七、八分鐘的長篇中，祭出師承Elephant 6的迷幻張力，以疊放的樂器張揚出嘈雜、混亂的實驗聲響。Kevin的嗓子也不時跟著放聲嘶吼，衝突的情緒表露無遺。但也別擔心《Paralytic Stalks》會過於晦澀。像是花花草草的〈Malefic Dowery〉與〈Wintered Debts〉、〈Dour Percentage〉的Bee Gees式合音、舞韻十足的〈We Will Commit Wolf Murder〉等，特別是〈Spiteful Intervention〉，在多樣音效與聲嘶力竭的背後，of Montreal招牌的旋律還是安好在那。

在聆聽《Paralytic Stalks》的過程中，且記得要收斂心神，別跟著跌入自溺的漩渦。就像〈Authentic Pyrrhic Remission〉中喃喃於鋼琴的收尾，情緒收好再安心上路。

MARK LANEGAN BAND / BLUES FUNERAL

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral
馬克藍尼根樂團 - 藍調葬禮

。Screaming Trees、Queens of the Stone Age靈魂人物
。Kurt Cobain摯友／音樂夥伴睽違八年全新個人專輯
。遊走藍調民謠與噪音搖滾，直逼Nick Cave風采的抑鬱之聲

永遠摸不透該怎麼形容Mark Lanegan這樣一位音樂人？

身為Kurt Cobain與Layne Staley兩大Grunge傳奇的音樂夥伴與摯友，儘管所主導的90年代Grunge代表樂隊Screaming Trees，從未獲得Nirvana、Pearl Jam或Soundgarden等西雅圖戰友那般耀眼商業成就，但從Screaming Trees、Queens of the Stone Age、Soulsavers、The Gutter Twins一路到與Isobel Campbell（前Belle and Sebastian主唱）雙人組型式的合作，Mark Lanegan橫跨二十餘年的音樂生涯中，以蘊含著迷幻、藍調、民謠與噪音搖滾的音樂能量，勾勒出潛藏著狂躁暗流的蒼涼景致，深沉低調卻極具殺傷力，絲毫不讓Nick Cave專美於前。

睽違八年的個人專輯《Blues Funeral》，Mark Lanegan再度邀集Alain Johannes、Josh Homme（Queens of the Stone Age）、Greg Dulli（The Afghan Whigs）與Jack Irons（Pearl Jam、The Red Hot Chili Peppers）等長期合作夥伴共同打理。開場首發單曲〈The Gravedigger's Song〉便以侵略性十足的吉他聲響和黑暗絕美的詞句，讓人一腳踩進那危險而迷人的荒蕪異域，然後隨著Mark Lanegan那宛如看穿塵世的蕭索嗓音，迷走於〈Riot In My House〉藍調吉他的豪情四溢，〈Deep Black Vanishing Train〉草根民謠的寂寥清冷，〈Quiver Syndrome〉Noise Pop的暢快淋漓，〈Leviathan〉如Tom Waits附身的詭譎南方風情，甚至踩著〈Ode To Sad Disco〉與〈Ode to Sad Disco〉那融入大量合成樂器聲線的節拍，落寞的失神搖擺著。

Mark Lanegan是個謎樣的音樂旅人、是在這個時代逐漸絕跡的深情硬漢，執拗地奏著不合時宜的旋律，溫柔而狂躁地，敲打、撼動著被流行摧殘殆盡的麻木心靈。

V.A / BEST OF TOOLROOM RECORDS 2011

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

The 'Best of Toolroom Records 2011' brings you a selection of this years biggest Toolroom releases, from label boss Mark Knight, Tiesto, Fedde le Grand, Funkagenda, Michael Woods & many more.

From Miami to Ibiza, Amsterdam to London, every track has taken over the world's greatest dancefloors and been essential in the biggest Dj's sets.

V.A / ANTHEMS HIP HOP II

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

If one genre of music has had a revolutionary impact on the world it's Hip Hop!

30 years after the birth of the scene, Hip Hop has extended into a global force and once again Ministry of Sound returns for the New Year with a brand new heavyweight album from the best selling series of all time.

'Anthems Hip Hop' was the first ever 100% Hip Hop compilation to hit No.1 on the official UK compilation charts and what's more this next episode is set to be more colossal and superior than ever before. This brand new instalment supersedes the gravitas of the original album; offering back-to-back club bangers, underground classics and, without question, many of the biggest rap hits of all time.

The influential pioneers of this unique culture are all present on this essential release. CD 1 kicks off with a lesson from the founders of the scene with tracks from inspirational artists such as Run DMC, The Sugarhill Gang, N.W.A, Naughty By Nature and the legendary Grandmaster Flash.

Moving into the second CD we unveil an incredible array of lyrical genius from the names that took hip-hop from the underground to the mainstream, with likes of The Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z, Cypress Hill and the almighty Wu-Tang Clan packing some serious punches.

We 'rap' things up with progression into the modern era with a collection of fresh and classic cuts from the biggest chart topping names including 50 Cent, Eminem and Dizzee Rascal!

This is the Definitive Heavyweight Hip Hop Album!!

Ministry of Sound presents Anthems Hip Hop II

V.A / PACHA FUTURE DANCE

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Clubbing super-brand Pacha returns to release Pacha Future Dance, a 3CD compilation, with a difference, packed full of the biggest hits smashing out of clubland right now through to 2012 and beyond!

CD01 is a 20 track continuous DJ mix whilst CD02 & CD03 is all 20 tracks unmixed, full length & DJ friendly.

With its iconic cherry logo, stunning venues and sexy, glamorous star-studded Ibiza parties hosted by the worlds biggest DJ's including David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Pete Tong, Eric Morillo and Luciano, there's no doubt Pacha is the mecca for dance music lovers worldwide.

Opening with Cthulhu Sleeps from deadmau5, Pacha Future Dance, wastes no time transporting you to the main room for some peak time action. Following with this summers biggest anthem; Swedish House Mafia Save The World, remixed by Knife Party (aka Pendulum's, Rob Swire and Paul Harding), who turn this dance pop hit into mega overdrive! Other highlights include remixes from; Sidney Samson, who turns Laidback Luke & Steve Aoki ft. Lil Jon's hit Turbulence into a monster floorfiller, David Guetta who gets his hands on Robbie Rivera's Rock The Disco, Bassjackers slamming remix of Freak from Drumsound & Bassline Smith and Dirty Herz remake of Ruff Driverz 90’s classic Dreaming. Elsewhere expect huge dancefloor hits from Alex Metric, Wippenberg, Matt Meyer, Arty, Sandro Silva and Mixmag favourite D.O.D.

Whether you are a seasoned clubber or have visited one of Pacha's legendary parties in the past, Pacha Future Dance is another 'must-have' for your collection.

Tracklist:
CD01 Continuous DJ Mix
01 deadmau5 - Cthulhu Sleeps
02 Swedish House Mafia - Save The World (Knife Party Remix)
03 Laidback Luke & Steve Aoki ft. Lil Jon - Turbulence (Sidney Samson Remix)
04 Robbie Rivera - Rock The Disco (David Guetta Laptop Remix)
05 Afrojack - Bangduck (Moguai Remix)
06 Alex Metric - Raveaggedon
07 Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Yves V. And Angger Dimas - Madagascar
08 Wippenberg - UR
09 DJ Nano - Madrid Rulez
10 D.O.D - Freeze
11 Matt Myer - Kickin'
12 Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Freak (Bassjackers Remix)
13 Hard Rock Sofa & St. Brothers - Blow Up (Hook N Sling & Goodwill Remix)
14 Ruff Driverz pres. Arrola - Dreaming (Dirty Herz Remix)
15 Sandro Silva - Resurrection (Oliver Twizt Remix)
16 Dirty Herz - King Kong
17 Arty - Around The World (Tonka's Afro Trance Instrumental)
18 David Tort ft. Gosha - One Look (Axwell vs. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Remix)
19 Conga Squad - Discofried
20 Real El Canario - International Style (Olav Basoski Remix)

CD02 DJ Friendly Unmixed Tracks
01 deadmau5 - Cthulhu Sleeps
02 Swedish House Mafia - Save The World (Knife Party Remix)
03 Laidback Luke & Steve Aoki ft. Lil Jon - Turbulence (Sidney Samson Remix)
04 Robbie Rivera - Rock The Disco (David Guetta Laptop Remix)
05 Afrojack - Bangduck (Moguai Remix)
06 Alex Metric - Raveaggedon
07 Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Yves V. And Angger Dimas - Madagascar
08 Wippenberg - UR
09 DJ Nano - Madrid Rulez
10 D.O.D - Freeze

CD03 DJ Friendly Unmixed Tracks
01 Matt Myer - Kickin'
02 Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Freak (Bassjackers Remix)
03 Hard Rock Sofa & St. Brothers - Blow Up (Hook N Sling & Goodwill Remix)
04 Ruff Driverz Presents Arrola - Dreaming (Dirty Herz Remix)
05 Sandro Silva - Resurrection (Oliver Twizt Remix)
06 Dirty Herz - King Kong
07 Arty - Around The World (Tonka's Afro Trance Instrumental)
08 David Tort ft. Gosha - One Look (Axwell vs. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Remix)
09 Conga Squad - Discofried
10 Real El Canario - International Style (Olav Basoski Remix)

V.A / THIS IS DUPSTEP 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

V.A / KEVIN SAUNDERSON IN THE HOUSE

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Globe-trotting, crowd-rocking, roof-raising, anthem-dropping; Copyright are the living embodiment of everything that Defected strives to create. Traversing the planet with an infectious passion that never fails to excite, the boys are on a non-stop mission to unite the voices and feet of the world's dance floors through house music...long may they continue.

To say that Copyright are part of the Defected furniture would be a disservice. They are without question part of the foundations. Since their first release 'Time' on the label in 2005, Sam & Gav have been part of the label through every aspect of recordings, releases, remixes and have been on the line ups of our most important and biggest live events to date. They were chosen to mix the Defected In The House Ibiza compilation in 2009 but have never had their very own compilation. Here they present Copyright In The House Hong Kong'11 - a 2CD, 28 track journey through house music...Copyright style. Two mixes that encapsulate the Copyright sound - a well refined, expertly crafted trademark club sound that has become recognised as 'the Defected sound'.

The two mixes combine brand new, forthcoming fresh new music, Copyrights own recordings and remixes, a collection of accapella's to reflect their skill in a live capacity and a handful of bonafide Copyright DJ set classics.

Among the many, highlights include: Mix opener 'Give It 2 U' by Quentin Harris - if you have heard Copyright play in the past 2 years you will have no doubt seen them steal the show by opening with this. Steffi's 'Yours' has become a bit of an underground anthem since its release last year as has Ame's remix of Osunlade's 'Envision' which is being touted as 'record of the year' in some circles. Frankie Knuckles has delivered two brand new remixes both included here; one of LA based trio Human Life's 'In It Together' and secondly of Marshall Jefferson's 'Move Your Body' (The House Music Anthem) - it had to be included really didn't it? Recent signings to Copyright Recordings and Traxsource No.1's are included from DJ Meme (Canto Pro Mar) are placed alongside exclusive new productions from Copyright (Story Of My Life, Yali Yo Kweli) and an exclusive re-edit of the club banger 'I'm All Yours'. Tom De Neef's brand new 'White Isle Memories' gives a taste of the current Ibizan vibes and of course the biggest record of the Summer is included (Ray Foxx 'The Trumpeter) in the form of the Chocoloate Puma remix with Copyright's own 'Shake Shit Up' accapella perfectly placed on top for extra dancefloor destruction.

Uniting the voices of London, Africa, New York and Asia. This is Copyright. This is the Defected sound.

V.A / FLAMENCO CHILLIN' VOL. 3

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

"Flamenco Chillin'" is back with Volume 3!

And again with a bunch of wonderful songs that showcases the many beautiful faces and aspects of Flamenco. Featuring tracks by Jam & Spoon, the great flamenco guitar player Rafael Cortés, lounge hero Ganga, Ibiza icon DJ Pippi and Nu-Flamenco talents such as Moreza, Alma Chill, Chilleando and Agua Loca.

Hot tempered and chillin' ... listen and love it!

V.A / DANCEFLOOR FEVER

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

He Dancefloor Fever Is Back !
Including An Exclusive Dj Mix By Afrojack

V.A / SOUL LOUNGE EMOTION

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

The Soul & Rhythm and Blues standards

ROACHFORD / WORD OF MOUTH

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Roachford's album 'Word Of Mouth' is stamped with Andrew's hallmark quality song writing and vocals. It's an album, like the artist himself, that steadfastly refuses to be pigeonholed by today's transient R&B pop or rock trends.Roachford has spent much of the last two years touring the globe, in particular in Europe and Australia.

Indeed Germany, where he regularly plays to crowds of 10,000 plus, is the home of his label Peppermint Jam.

The first single released from the album is the infectious 'River Of Love', a relaxed and uplifting track that effortlessly showcases Andrew's ability to perfectly turn his hand to fresh sounds and new musical styles. The funky Full intention remix of the track also provides yet another original and fresh take on this catchy anthemic track.Soul man, musician and poet - Andrew Roachford has become many things to many people, and in an increasingly homogenised musical landscape Andrew stands out as a beacon of talent that defies categorisation.

This determination to follow his own musical path affords us the unique listening pleasure that is contained in Word Of Mouth, an album that can only be defined as one thing - pure Roachford. This limited edition digipak release features two bonus tracks!

Tracklist:
01. Open Road
02. Tomorrow
03. Rock You
04. Runaway
05. River Of Love
06. Way To My Heart
07. Together
08. Crazy Love
09. Work It Out
10. Pop Muzak
11. Everything
12. It's Alright
13. Shake It!
14. River Of Love (Full Int. Radio Mix)

DEPECHE MODE / FEEL YOU

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Depeche Mode is an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan (lead vocals), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981), Andy Fletcher (keyboards) and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter 1980–81). Vince Clarke left the band after the release of their 1981 debut album and was replaced by Alan Wilder (keyboards, drums) with Gore taking over songwriting.

Wilder left the band in 1995 and since then Gahan, Gore, and Fletcher have continued as a trio. Depeche Mode have sold over 100 million albums and singles worldwide, making them the most successful electronic band in music history.

Depeche Mode became "One of the greatest British pop groups of all time" according to the Sunday Telegraph and one of the most influential groups over the last 30 years. They have inspired generations of new musicians while consolidating their considerable reputation. In the process they played to audiences in excess of 30 million.

Please check out how this huge success began and enjoy one of their early shows on this DVD.

Recorded live in London 1982.

Format: DVD / NTSC / 4:3 Fullscreen
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 & 5.1
Run time: 55 Minutes

Tracklisting:

01. My Secret Garden
02. See You
03. Satellite
04. New Life
05. Boys Say Go !
06. Tora ! Tora ! Tora !
07. Nothing To Fear
08. Leave In Silence
09. Shouldn't Have Done That
10. The Meaning Of Love
11. Just Can't Get Enough
12. A Photograph Of You
13. The Sun And The Rainfall

GUNS N'ROSES / LOVE IN PARADISE CITY 2011

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Guns N'Rose, one of America's premiere hard rock bands were formed in Hollywood in 1985. They have six studio albums, three Ep's, and one live album under their belt to date. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist IzzyStradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler. Axl Rose is the only current original member of Guns N' Roses. The band's 1987 debut album "Appetite for Destruction" has sold in excess of 28 million copies worldwide and reached No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and is also the highest selling debut album of all time in the US.

After over a decade of work and many lineup changes, the band released their album, Chinese Democracy, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in the United States. On Tuesday, September 27, 2011, Guns N'Roses was announced as nominee for 2012 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is well overdue, and more than deserved! Though the line up has transformed over the years, the success of the Chinese Democracy album attests to the power of the newest line up. This live recording in Rio de Janeiro during their latest 2011 tour is proof of the band's continued commitment to rock n roll!

DVD / NTSC / 4:3 Fullscreen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Run time: 125 Minutes

Tracklisting:
01. Chinese Democracy
02. Welcome To The Jungle
03. It's So Easy
04. Mr. Brownstone
05. Sorry
06. Live and Let Die
07. Rocket Queen
08. Instrumental Jam
09. This I Love
10. Sweet Child O' Mine
11. Estranged
12. Better
13. Street Of Dreams
14. You Could Be Mine
15. Instrumental Jam
16. November Rain
17. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
18. Nightrain

Encore:
19. Patience
20. Paradise City

V.A / PARIS - FASHION DISTRICT 5

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

A new chapter in the cool d:vision series dedicated to the most important and trendiest city-districts around the world.

The FASHION DISTRICT titles have already reached the highest musical status, they are distributed all over the world and are receiving great appreciation for the quality music always included in the eclectic and refined track-lists, for the stylish graphics and the exclusive and luxurious packaging.

The fifth volume of this successful series kicks off the new year 2012 with a new collection of French tracks completing the PARIS FASHION DISTRICT Vol. 5.

The elegance of classic and stylish French music mixed with fresh and evergreen tracks, is perfectly represented on the CD1 - DAY with emerging artists pairing with acclaimed ones like Vanessa Contenay-Quinones, Lola Dutronic, Marianne Dissard, Tom Poisson Ysa Ferrer, Brazilian Girls and the absolute myth, symbol of French coolness Monsieur Serge Gainsbourg.

The CD2 - NIGHT includes some of the "coolest" tracks realized by the hippest French producers like Bob Sinclar and Martin Solveig; we have included as well prestigious artists like Tristan Garner, R.I.O., Norman Doray, Dj Antoine, Hanna Hais...

A sequence of smooth tracks full of rhythm and positiveness! All tracks are un-mixed.
Another un-missable release enriching your cool d:vision collection!