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Just picked: Arcade EP by Psyk

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:55 GMT

Maxi-Single with 4 Tracks, out on Mote-Evolver.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Chroma Chords by Alix Perez

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:54 GMT

Album with 13 Tracks, out on Shogun Audio.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Coolicon by Carter Tutti

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:53 GMT

Maxi-Single with 2 Tracks, out on Conspiracy International.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Porchlight & Rocking Chairs by Jimpster

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:52 GMT

Album with 12 Tracks, out on Freerange Records.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Embargo Barco by Naum Gabo // Hugo Capablanca

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:51 GMT

Maxi-Single with 3 Tracks, out on Correspondant.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Sun Storm / Onkalo (Karenn Remix) by Delta Funktionen

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:50 GMT

EP with 3 Tracks, out on Delsin Records.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Niels Luinenburg returns with an EP to complement last year's excellent 'Traces' LP. 'Sun Storm' excels in rawness, juggling 707 toms and claps around swirling cosmic radiation, a great Karenn (Blawan and Pariah) remix of 'Onkalo' is a stern-faced big room decimator, alongside an edit of 'Challenger'.

Just picked: Mantasy Remixe 2 by Michael Mayer

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:49 GMT

Maxi-Single with 3 Tracks, out on Kompakt.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Yugen by Koreless

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:48 GMT

EP with 5 Tracks, out on Young Turks.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Permanent Vacation Safari 2 by Various Artists

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:44:48 GMT

Compilation with 30 Tracks, out on Permanent Vacation.

Released on Friday (05/17/2013) and available as MP3s.

As astounding thirty-track compilation from the Munich disco house empire Permanent Vacation. Functioning as a further kind of 'Best of...', with tracks and remixes from the likes of Sally Shapiro, John Talabot, Tevo Howard, Tensnake, Mano Le Tough. Jam packed with gems you might just have missed.

Just picked: Space Station / Going Through Changes by Theo Parrish

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:44:47 GMT

Maxi-Single with 2 Tracks, out on Sound Signature.

Released on Friday (05/03/2013) and available as MP3s.

SS035 from 2009 sees its digital release, Theo with his more cosmic meditations; firstly 'Space Station', a robust slice of laser-spinning space-funk, whilst 'Going Through Changes' with Danny Banks' smooth vocals melting over the feathered hi-hat pleasure, nimble rhythmic craftsmanship and soulful bass. Lush.

Just picked: An Ambassador for Laing by Dalhous

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:34:47 GMT

Album with 11 Tracks, out on Blackest Ever Black.

Released on Monday (05/13/2013) and available as MP3s.

Despite some criticisms of sounding a bit like Enya in their live sets, the duo formerly known as Young Hunting, deliver an admirable debut album. The sonic intricacies of strings, woodwind, percussion alternating between foreboding doom and soothing melodic ruminations, 'Dalhous' the killer centrepiece.

Just picked: CLR & Chris Liebing Present RECONNECTED 03 Mixed By Rebekah by Various Artists

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:03:37 GMT

Album with 19 Tracks, out on CLR.

Released on Monday (05/13/2013) and available as MP3s.

New CLR crew member Rebekah makes a fine start mixing a compilation of only CLR releases. Exploring the breadth of the label's sound, from spacious dark details where Lucy and TW are involved, to searing headsdown techno of Speedy J and Drumcell, Van Hoesen's The Knife remix making a welcome appearance too.

Just picked: Colonized by Paula Temple

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:55:42 GMT

EP with 5 Tracks, out on R&S Records.

Released on Sunday (05/12/2013) and available as MP3s.

British DJ, producer and music technology pioneer Paula Temple, whose first release in 2002 won over the likes of Jeff Mills and John Peel, now becomes the first female producer on R&S, and what a banger the EP is. Gruelling, seething industrial techno of beat-heavy epic proportions, with two fiesty Perc remixes.

Just picked: Retro-2038 by COH

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:55:40 GMT

Album with 8 Tracks, out on Editions Mego.

Released on Monday (05/13/2013) and available as MP3s.

Ivan Pavlov's second release on the mighty Editions Mego, departing substantially from 'IIRON's gritty metallic dirge with retrofuturistic synths strangled from electronic pop, with even a touch of deranged disco. Uncompromising as ever, he scrutinises his sonic material from its core in surprisingly enjoyable ways.

Just picked: Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:55:39 GMT

Album with 11 Tracks, out on Abe Duque Records.

Released on Monday (05/13/2013) and available as MP3s.

Abe Duque, jokingly refers to himself as 'one of the few producers still licensed to use the 303' compiles the recent spout of 'Rules For The Modern DJ' 12s as an album. From the pulsating acid-scapes of 'Paranormal Dejavu', bouncier dystopias 'The Future...', the eccentric 'Diabeto', a colourful yet sturdy mixbag.

Just picked: Tectonic Plates Volume 4 by Various Artists

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:55:37 GMT

Compilation with 12 Tracks, out on Tectonic.

Released on Monday (05/13/2013) and available as MP3s.

Despite dubstep's inception into the commerical mainstream, Tectonic has never struggled with the follies of its ugly younger brother. Their fourth compilation since 2006 showcases bassweight cuts to footwork rhythmic finery, introverted explorations and plain sick tunes from Jakes, Distal, Pursuit Grooves and more.

Just picked: Automaton by Mathew Jonson

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:55:37 GMT

EP with 2 Tracks, out on Crosstown Rebels.

Released on Monday (05/13/2013) and available as MP3s.

Vancouver-born, Berlin-based Cobblestone Jazz member Mathew Jonson makes a further appearance on Crosstown Rebels after 2011's 'Dayz'. 'Automaton' propels forward with nimble whizzing synth stabs over hip-wiggling bass, whilst 'In The Stars' has a heady Balearic feel, his tactile production winning over.

Just picked: Darkhaus, Vol. 02 by The Black Dog

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:39:36 GMT

Maxi-Single with 3 Tracks, out on Dust Science.

Released on Monday (05/06/2013) and available as MP3s.

Following up the upbeat tones of 'Council Flat Emptiness', The Black Dog's second Darkhaus sees 'Cracked', with Rob Hood-esque sinister minimalism and 'Broken Mind', gritty nudging dark techno entoiled in murky bass. The Regis remix sharpens its teeth over its bristling roar, tough tracks for the techno caverns of the world.

Just picked: Stump It EP by Jovonn

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:31:39 GMT

EP with 5 Tracks, out on Mojuba Records.

Released on Monday (05/06/2013) and available as MP3s.

Jovonn's 1994 'Stump It EP' gets reissued by Mojuba, a timely injection of quality garage house tracks into today's dancefloors. Old school goodness as 'Garage Shelter' hazily shimmies and shines, 'Love Destination's vocals and deep grooves seduce, a Tuff City Kids remix rounds off with a true treat.

Just picked: Imping is Easy EP by DJ Stingray

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:31:38 GMT

EP with 3 Tracks, out on Unknown To The Unknown.

Released on Monday (05/06/2013) and available as MP3s.

More impeccable post-Drexciyan armoury from incredibly productive Detroit native Sherard Ingram. 'Cryptic' a real killer, a deepsea bassline lurking under skull-tickling synth probes, 'Know Your Enemy' is a tightly-spun warcry softened with elastic pads, whilst 'Solitude' bounces with a gleeful swing.

Just picked: Dream Sequencer EP by Ike Release

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:31:37 GMT

EP with 3 Tracks, out on M>O>S (Delsin).

Released on Monday (05/06/2013) and available as MP3s.

Complementary to his recent output as half of Innerspace Halflife, homeboy Ike Release lets his Chicago roots shine through. 'Cosmic Supreme' tantalising galactical lusts, 'Spells' grooving closer to home whilst 'Westview' wraps a fiesty badass jackin' workout in soft candyfloss synth swaths. Awesome EP, don't miss.

Just picked: Panorama Bar 05 by Various Artists

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:31:36 GMT

Maxi-Single with 3 Tracks, out on Ostgut Ton.

Released on Monday (05/06/2013) and available as MP3s.

Ahead of Steffi's hotly anticipated Panorama Bar mix, the first lot of exclusives appears. Headed up by Fred P (aka Black Jazz Consortium)'s busy yet smooth blissed out winder, Juju & Jordash's cheeky and hearty bumping bounce and Detroit's Big Strick gorgeously hazy 'Hayday'. Quality house for the lovers.

Just picked: DJ-Kicks by Maceo Plex

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:22:32 GMT

Album with 19 Tracks, out on !K7.

Released on Monday (04/29/2013) and available as MP3s.

Electro house superstar Maceo Plex signs responsible for the most recent DJ-Kicks edition. As a tribute to his Mariel Ito alter ago Estornel starts out his mix with great electro by Bitstream, Voice Stealer and DJ Stingray, but eventually arrives at somewhat more commercial techno offerings.

Just picked: Even More by Roman Flügel

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:18:35 GMT

EP with 2 Tracks, out on Clone Jack For Daze Series.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

This killer zero" exclusive two-tracker has Roman Flügel jacking it Chicago-style. Complete with banging 909 drums, rumbling percussion, one-note arpeggios and a fun touch of samba in 'Even More's brass riffs, and 'More & More & More's baile-funk-inspired hook.

Just picked: Thirtyfive Ways by Various Artists

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:18:34 GMT

EP with 4 Tracks, out on Smallville.

Released on Monday (04/29/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Vantage Point by Versalife

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:18:32 GMT

Album with 11 Tracks, out on Clone West Coast Series.

Released on Monday (05/20/2013) and available as MP3s.

Debut LP from Boris Bunnik under his electro alias Versalife sees him depicting the emptiness of his Friesland home. Drexciyan influences clear, yet Bunnik's own more muted deep sea dystopias, and weirder funk and hip-hop swing of 'Normal Behaviour?' and 'Emphasis' mix it up firmly in this decade. Truly wonderful stuff.

Just picked: Independent Dancer by Kalabrese

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:47:20 GMT

Album with 16 Tracks, out on Rumpelmusig.

Released on Friday (04/26/2013) and available as MP3s.

Zurich's Sacha Winkler has been pretty quiet on the releases of late, but upon founding his own Rumpelmusig label this year seems to promise a renewed magical musical playground. 'Independent Dancer' is a colourful riot of songs flirting with funk, soul, disco, folky vocals and plenty of humour, emotion and flair.

Just picked: Micro Mega Remixed by Strip Steve

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:45:24 GMT

Album with 13 Tracks, out on Boysnoize Records.

Released on Friday (04/26/2013) and available as MP3s.

Jimmy Edgar, KiNK, Bambounou, Gingy and Funk D'Void are just a few of the artists remixing last year's Strip Steve album for Boys Noize, further steering the label away from its notorious new rave past towards tasteful, modern techno and bass slammers. Some excellent tracks on this one. Check!

Just picked: Gordian by Cosmin TRG

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:45:23 GMT

Album with 11 Tracks, out on 50 Weapons.

Released on Friday (04/26/2013) and available as MP3s.

Two years on since 'Simulat', Cosmin Nicolae's second album reveals quite a new direction, away from the ace techno bass-weight floor-killers. But that tactile quality was always there, tracks like 'Noise Code' and 'Defeated Hearts Club' exploring svelte electronic intricacies in a highly personal journey.

Just picked: Secret Rhythms 5 by Burnt Friedman & Jaki Liebezeit

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:45:22 GMT

Album with 8 Tracks, out on nonplace.

Released on Friday (04/19/2013) and available as MP3s.

The Secret Rhythms series between dub shaman Bernd Friedmann and unsurpassed talents of Can drummer Jaki Liebezeit reaches its fifth episode in just over a decade. Alongside guitar, bass, drums, are kalimba, dholak and rubberbox, breathtaking rhythmical and timbral alchemy ensues.

Just picked: Aquarium Eyes by Ritornell

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:45:20 GMT

Album with 11 Tracks, out on Karaoke Kalk.

Released on Friday (05/10/2013) and available as MP3s.

The Austrian duo release their second album, weaving poetic soundscapes with impeccable electronic craftmanship augmenting essences of live instrumentation, be it in the song-based tracks with elegant vocals from Mimu, or the electroacoustic depth of 'Tremble'. Stunning album, and a zero" exclusive too.

Just picked: Spoock by Eomac

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:21:07 GMT

EP with 4 Tracks, out on KILLEKILL.

Released on Monday (04/22/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Progression / Thinkin Bout by xxxy

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:21:07 GMT

EP with 2 Tracks, out on Ten Thousand Yen.

Released on Monday (04/22/2013) and available as MP3s.

Manchester's XXXY returns with a mighty two-tracker: 'Progression' is an elegant electro/techno/dubstep hybrid, whose floating arpeggios only leave us longing for a Drexciya-style bassline. 'Thinkin Bout' heads off into housier - but not less banging - territory. Recommended.

Just picked: Horses Remixes by Iron Curtis

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:21:06 GMT

EP with 4 Tracks, out on Mirau Musik.

Released on Monday (04/22/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Black Noise Remixes by Adam Port

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:21:05 GMT

EP with 3 Tracks, out on Cocoon Recordings.

Released on Monday (04/22/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: A Man Dies In the Street, Pt. 1 by Sleeparchive

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:21:04 GMT

Maxi-Single with 4 Tracks, out on Tresor.

Released on Monday (04/22/2013) and available as MP3s.

The ever-elusive Sleeparchive project makes its second foray on the Tresor label, with four slices of biting, minimal techno in the tradition of Detroit greats. Ultra reduced techno functionality, '1', '2' and '4' stealthier haunts, with bleepily encoded psychological warfare, '3' a veritable beast, pounding ferociously. Awesome.

Just picked: Amazing Things by John Beltran

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:35:55 GMT

Album with 17 Tracks, out on Delsin Records.

Released on Monday (04/15/2013) and available as MP3s.

A true old-timer, his career spanning back to the early '90s and now on his eighth album, John Beltran remains consistent in his marvellous stylistic breadth and spine-tingling depth. Ambient yes, touches of live instrumentation, epic strings, wistful textures, sweet melodies leak over house and techno heritage.

Just picked: Excavation by The Haxan Cloak

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:30:05 GMT

Album with 9 Tracks, out on Tri Angle.

Released on Monday (04/15/2013) and available as MP3s.

Where Bobby Krlic's debut LP focused more on live instrumental performance, his follow up excavates sonic cavities through more abstract electronic means. Akin to the weighty impact of Emptyset and poignant, macabre imagery of Demdike Stare and Raime, needless to say his own impressive sensibility is at the core.

Just picked: The Lifesaver Compilation by Various Artists

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:30:04 GMT

Album with 11 Tracks, out on Live at Robert Johnson.

Released on Monday (04/15/2013) and available as MP3s.

A new compilation from the LARJ crew sees 11 unreleased tracks from long standing artists such as Roman Flügel, Portable, Tuff City Kids, Massimilliano Pagliara as well as new faces Chinaski and Orson Wells. Nothing but the highest quality house in its various facets, tracks that might well save your life (or dancefloor).

Just picked: Desire EP by Jonas Kopp

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:30:03 GMT

Maxi-Single with 4 Tracks, out on Curle Recordings.

Released on Monday (04/15/2013) and available as MP3s.

Argentinian techno talent Jonas Kopp appears on Belgium's Curle once more with another high grade excursion of his more stoic side. The sharp corners and spatial sculpting of 'Reject' is complemented by the bolshier clipped cynical melody of 'Chaos', the ambient grandiose outro rounds things off.

Just picked: World Electronix Volume 2 by Various Artists

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:30:01 GMT

Compilation with 4 Tracks, out on Cultivated Electronics.

Released on Monday (04/15/2013) and available as MP3s.

UK's Cultivated Electronics welcome German act The Exaltics to the label for the vigorous fast-paced dystopic 'Ten Days', followed by more purist-electro goodness from CE label head Sync 24, a delirious collaboration between himself and Abstract Forms head Deixis and finally CRC (half of Morphology). Fine stuff.

Just picked: The Face of Another by Bot'Ox

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:29:59 GMT

Maxi-Single with 6 Tracks, out on I'm A Cliché.

Released on Monday (04/15/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: On and On by Jesse Saunders

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:29:58 GMT

EP with 6 Tracks, out on Rush Hour.

Released on Monday (04/15/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Tiamat by Cassegrain

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:29:57 GMT

EP with 6 Tracks, out on Prologue.

Released on Monday (04/15/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: ACRYLICS by TNGHT (Hudson Mohawke x Lunice)

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:29:56 GMT

Maxi-Single with 1 Track, out on Warp Records x LuckyMe.

Released on Tuesday (04/09/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: Live at Odeon by Tosca

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:33:16 GMT

Album with 10 Tracks, out on !K7.

Released on Monday (04/08/2013) and available as MP3s.

Viennese downtempo duo of Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber near the end of two decades of releases with their sixth studio album. This LP is a live recording thereof, showing the poignant depth to the dark ambient side of their electronic creations in its glorious live format.

Just picked: One Four Green by Neville Watson

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:33:16 GMT

Maxi-Single with 4 Tracks, out on Teng.

Released on Monday (04/08/2013) and available as MP3s.

UK producer Neville Watson drops one on newish Teng label with 'One Four Green' a smooth cruising space jacker in his usual strictly underground spirit. An extra-deep rework by Deep Space Orchestra, Perseus Traxx keeps the arrangement stripped and Johnny Aux blurs its synthline to dreamy effect.

Just picked: Som Sakrifis by Mohammad

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:33:15 GMT

Album with 3 Tracks, out on PAN.

Released on Friday (04/12/2013) and available as MP3s.

A Greek trio of double bass, cello and oscillators with two LPs on Athens' Antifrost label make a first appearance on PAN. Dramatic swaths of delectable immense noise tremble between acoustic complexities and subtle swelling electronic drones, if you're not afraid to embrace the dark side, this one's for you.

Just picked: People Of Earth by The Hidden Persuader

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:33:14 GMT

EP with 6 Tracks, out on Bass4Bots.

Released on Sunday (04/07/2013) and available as MP3s.

Just picked: One Girl / One Boy by !!! (Chk Chk Chk)

info@zero-inch.com (zero'' // zero-inch.com) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:09:13 GMT

Maxi-Single with 1 Track, out on Warp Records.

Released on Tuesday (04/02/2013) and available as MP3s.