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Just picked: Semi-Automatic by Clatterbox

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:14 GMT

EP with 4 Tracks, out on Trust.

Released on Wednesday (05/16/2012) and available as MP3s.

UK electro legend Clatterbox returns to TRUST with 'Semi-Automatic', a unique 140BPM banger whose relentlessly grinding bass is effectively offset by spacious pads. Jimmy Edgar delivers a great electro-tech-step remix under his Creepy Autograph guise, and more bounce is provided by Pomelo's Daniel Lodig a.k.a Lok44.

Just picked: Nocturnal Cat by Patrick Pulsinger

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:14 GMT

EP with 3 Tracks, out on Houztekk Records.

Released on Tuesday (05/15/2012) and available as MP3s.

Patrick Pulsinger teams up with G.Rizo for Austrian label Houztekk, delivering a bassy title track that stands out with a UK funky touch and suitably cut-up vocals. 'Nocturnal Cat' comes backed by 'Fat Fast' and '6-7-8-9 c'mon' - two prime cuts of classic, quirky Pulsinger techno. Recommended.

Just picked: Uncanny Valley 010 by Various Artists

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:36:14 GMT

Compilation with 4 Tracks, out on Uncanny Valley.

Released on Monday (05/14/2012) and available as MP3s.

Dresden's propagators of the uncanny return with their tenth release. Opening up with Sandrow M of C-Beams' warm kicking shuffle, Steve Kasper's nonchalant melodicism, Scherbe's sleepy raw groove and ending with Jacob Stoy's cosmic explorations. Only the best quality goods from their wayward deep house universe.

Just picked: Remixes by Tobias.

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:36:14 GMT

Maxi-Single with 2 Tracks, out on Unterton.

Released on Monday (05/14/2012) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Falling by Megadon Betamax

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:45:23 GMT

EP with 3 Tracks, out on Voyeurhythm.

Released on Tuesday (05/15/2012) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Galaxy Garden by Lone

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:21:32 GMT

Album with 12 Tracks, out on R&S Records.

Released on Sunday (05/06/2012) and available as MP3s.

Manchester-based Matt Cutler appears with his fifth album in just as many years, his signature sound reaching new territories. 'Galaxy Garden' adds a sleeker sheen to his brilliantly tempered rave-nostalgic atmospheres, as imaginative and rich as ever with collabs with Machinedrum and Anneka to boot.

Just picked: Leyfdu ljosinu by Hildur Gudnadottir

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:21:31 GMT

Album with 1 Track, out on Touch.

Released on Monday (05/07/2012) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Âme Live by Âme

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:21:30 GMT

Album with 14 Tracks, out on Innervisions.

Released on Monday (05/07/2012) and available as MP3s.

The German duo seem to have a knack for creating dancefloor anthems, and this latest release succinctly represents their long-standing live and DJ expertise. From remixes such as Osunlade's 'Envision', UNKLE, Underworld, Gui Buratto to their own bona fide classics 'Enoi' and 'Rej', the quality prevails throughout. Top.

Just picked: Tides of Mind by Oxia

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:21:29 GMT

Album with 11 Tracks, out on Infiné.

Released on Monday (05/07/2012) and available as MP3s.

It's been eight years since France's Olivier Raymond released his first album '24 Heures'. His eclectic approach this time showing housier, jazz and downbeat touches in his melodic techno with vocal guests ranging from Miss Kittin, Mesparrow and Scalde. Smoothly grooving perfectionism.

Just picked: Reform Club by Claro Intelecto

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:21:28 GMT

Album with 9 Tracks, out on Delsin Records.

Released on Monday (05/07/2012) and available as MP3s.

Manchester's Mark Stewart releases his first LP since 2008's Metanarrative, this time crossing over to Delsin. His deep and tactile forms of dub-techno are as pristinely carved out as ever, spacious and poignant playing with melting points between embracing dancefloor cuts and sprawling ambience. Immaculate.

Just picked: Music For The Quiet Hour / The Drawbar Organ EPs by Shackleton

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:21:26 GMT

Album with 15 Tracks, out on Woe To The Septic Heart.

Released on Monday (05/07/2012) and available as MP3s.

Brand-new material from master of the dark dance, 'Music for the Quiet Hour' features killer twisted yet light-footed collabs with Vengeance Tenfold and Kingsuk Biswas (Bedouin Ascent), 'The Drawbar Organ EPs' sees dryly gleeful Eastern/African melodies induced in percussive concentration with exhilarating swiftness. Mind-blowing.

Just picked: Majenta by Jimmy Edgar

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:21:24 GMT

Album with 13 Tracks, out on Hotflush Recordings.

Released on Monday (05/07/2012) and available as MP3s.

Following 2010's saucy 'XXX' Jimmy Edgar's third album 'Majenta', appearing on Hotflush this time around, goes for a more retro-sci-fi feel, incorporating influences from 80s r'n'b to 90s house and 00s dubstep into its 13 razor-sharp electro funk tracks. Recommended.

Just picked: Sunburst by John Daly

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:50:41 GMT

Single Track, out on Drumpoet Community.

Released on Friday (04/27/2012) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Placement EP by Midland

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:50:40 GMT

EP with 4 Tracks, out on Aus Music.

Released on Monday (04/30/2012) and available as MP3s.

Harry Aguis, better known as Midland releases his first in 2012 once more on Aus Music. As usual his warm and densely layered touch have a melting quality, slow-burning grooving heady house with 'Placement's angular synth motif weaving hypnotically. Perfect for dancefloors with sunsets.

Just picked: Our Loving Is Hurting Us by oOoOO

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:50:39 GMT

EP with 5 Tracks, out on Tri Angle.

Released on Monday (04/30/2012) and available as MP3s.

San Francisco's oOoOO appears two years after his genre-defining EP on Tri Angle with his next, this time accompanied by Berlin-based vocalist Butterclock. Gut-striking beats against floating vocals, those beat-led haunting dark emotions see some abstractions from hip-hop and psychedelia, hitting the spot every time.

Just picked: A 100 EP by The Traveller

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:50:38 GMT

EP with 3 Tracks, out on Ostgut Ton.

Released on Monday (04/30/2012) and available as MP3s.

Shed assumes a new identity for his latest release on Ostgut Ton: The Traveller's 'A 100 EP' is unmistakably Shed's work though, combining his crunchy, pumping techno beats with warm pads and washes of his signature chord sounds. Excellent and highly recommended.

Just picked: Phillips by Lauer

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:04:38 GMT

Album with 12 Tracks, out on Running Back.

Released on Monday (04/30/2012) and available as MP3s.

Half of two high-respected duos, Arte Mwambe and Tuff City Kids, Phillip Lauer releases his debut solo full-length just in time with the incoming summer vibe. Lush, maxed out disco-tinged house, shimmering synths with a sturdy retro-kick. All killer no filler, highly recommended album.

Just picked: Good Luck by Giardini Di Mirò

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:26:03 GMT

Album with 8 Tracks, out on City Centre Offices.

Released on Friday (04/27/2012) and available as MP3s.

Giardini Di Mirò return to City Centre Offices for their eighth studio album (if we count correctly). 'Good Luck' is a confident display of skill with its eight songs heading off into widely different song-writing directions, held together by the Italian post-punk outfit's charismatic style. Recommended.

Just picked: EFUNK: The Album by Soul Clap

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:26:02 GMT

Album with 13 Tracks, out on Wolf & Lamb Records.

Released on Friday (04/27/2012) and available as MP3s.

Hotly anticipated debut album from cheeky Boston duo Soul Clap, 'EFUNK' ("Everybody's Funky Under Nature's Kingdom") features various guest vocals including Wolf+Lamb's Baby Prince. From smooth r'n'b future-classics to sultry house with a solid dosage of pop heritage, its got heavy rotation all over it. Get on it!

Just picked: Banality of Evil by Lucy

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:26:01 GMT

EP with 4 Tracks, out on Stroboscopic Artefacts.

Released on Friday (04/27/2012) and available as MP3s.

Lucy's techno prowess stuns with his latest EP, opener 'Superior Orders' features Swedish analogue duo Roll The Dice sweeping growls charged with overtones reminding of the brilliant Emptyset. The remaining 'Banality of Evil' tracks range from brooding techno to mystical experimental electronics. Outstanding.

Just picked: Memory by Lazer Sword

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:24:01 GMT

Album with 11 Tracks, out on Monkeytown Records.

Released on Friday (04/27/2012) and available as MP3s.

The sophomore album of the Lazer Sword duo since 2010's self-titled debut, their sound has developed from the hip-hop neon electro palette of then to the more spacious, bumping juke, r'n'b and techno fusions. Guest appearances from Jimmy Edgar and Machinedrum seal the deal on this album, don't miss!

Just picked: Mohn by Mohn

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:08:51 GMT

Album with 9 Tracks, out on Kompakt.

Released on Monday (04/23/2012) and available as MP3s.

Two giants of the Kompakt world Wolfgang Voigt and Jörg Bürger embark on a new project, Voigt's radicalism crossing The Modernist's impeccably polished dancefloor precision. Blunt, dense textures similar to GAS, yet touching on cosmic, dubby planets, with even a darker, industrial edge. Pretty damn epic.

Just picked: Winterreise by Atom TM

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:16:51 GMT

Album with 17 Tracks, out on Raster-Noton.

Released on Monday (04/23/2012) and available as MP3s.

Presented as a sequel to 2009's 'Liedgut', the multi-monikered Uwe Schmidt references the Romanticism of Schubert's forlorn journey. Icily carved melodies and achingly detailed textures, sampled piano reworked with his skilled electronics but the delicate, emotional atmosphere remains - very beautiful stuff.

Just picked: Swans Reflecting Elephants by Manuel Tur

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:12:51 GMT

Album with 10 Tracks, out on Freerange Records.

Released on Monday (04/23/2012) and available as MP3s.

Manuel Tur, who has long outgrown his reputation as Germany's #1 house music prodigy, delivers an accomplished second album. 'Back To Me' might constitute a slightly shallow opener, but from there on it's all smooth sailing with a flawless blend of sophistication and danceability, both elating and deep. Excellent.

Just picked: fabric 63: Levon Vincent by Levon Vincent

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:10:51 GMT

Album with 15 Tracks, out on Fabric Worldwide.

Released on Monday (04/23/2012) and available as MP3s.

Hotly anticipated, Levon Vincent makes his mark on the esteemed Fabric series, mixing roughly half of his own tracks in with those of DJ Qu, Jus-Ed, Joey Anderson & Black Jazz Consortium. Bringing NY-house nearer to Berghain techno, his supreme tact makes this banging yet heartfelt mix unmissable. Exquisite!

Just picked: Galactic Horse by Ellen Allien

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:04:43 GMT

Maxi-Single with 2 Tracks, out on BPitch Control.

Released on Friday (04/20/2012) and available as MP3s.

BPitch head Ellen Allien never seems to take a break and appears with new material from her upcoming album, this time co-produced by labelmates Skinnerbox. 'Take Me Out' is a pretty standard electro-pop affair, whereas 'Need' delights injecting house strings and quirky vox over unusually perky funky beats. Fun.

Just picked: R.I.P. by Actress

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:02:43 GMT

Album with 15 Tracks, out on Honest Jon's Records.

Released on Friday (04/20/2012) and available as MP3s.

Many were surprised when in 2010 London's world music institution Honest Jon's signed experimental techno artist Darren Cunningham a.k.a. Actress. Cunningham went on to deliver one of the most idiosyncratic and universally acclaimed electronic music experiences of recent times with his genre-bending debut for the label, 'Splazsh'. Now Cunningham gives us 'R.I.P.', his third Actress album, and it's one that makes Actress and Honest Jon's seem an even more logical pairing. The follow-up to 'Splazsh' is rawer, wilder and more abstract than anything we've heard from Actress so far. Dance-floor conventions are given less consideration than ever - the album's first half is largely devoid of discernible house or techno beats - and yet this is not a cerebral or theoretical album, but one of great immediacy. 'R.I.P.' gracefully side-steps electronic music traditions in favour of Actress' very own style of techno primitivism. It sounds convincingly like ethnographic recordings time-warped back from the future, documenting the tribal sounds of a people of high-tech shamans - mystical, alien, and intense. One of the best albums of the year so far.

Just picked: Lose Yourself - EP by Surkin

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:18:52 GMT

Maxi-Single with 5 Tracks, out on Marble.