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#1 Tam15, Ferdinand, Tino Machauer, Maasym - NACHT001: I don't know about you, but whenever I read "limited to XXX copies", "handstamped", and "analogue", I immediately want to listen. I always find myself drawn to things that feel a little more exclusive and aren't easy to get. Does that automatically mean the quality is better? No. But with only 100 records pressed, you're definitely not filling your pockets. That's about as non-profit as it gets. When listening to the record, a few things become obvious right away: modular, analog sound, and a very dark style on the B-side. Nowadays, that's mostly a matter of taste. I absolutely love it. Every track on this various artists release sounds different. Tam15 leans into the Detroit sound, while “ferdinand.” also goes for Detroit influences, but in a completely different way. Deeper, cheekier, more in the Axis direction. While the A-side feels more rooted in the American sound, the B-side feels straight out of Berlin. Man, if we were right and there were Americans on the A-side while Berliners handled the B-side, that would be way too cool. Sound-wise, it would definitely fit. Tino Machauer is from southern Germany, as far as I know, so we can probably throw that theory out the window. We once played together at a Shockwerk party in Düsseldorf, and what he produces is exactly what he plays as a DJ. I always perceived him as rather introverted. Not a hands-up, talking-nonstop kind of DJ, but someone completely immersed in his own world. If you look at it that way, the darker vibe makes a lot of sense, doesn't it? To finish things off, Maasym rounds out the record in a very minimalist fashion. Great record, I really like it. There are only 100 copies, so be quick!

#2 Mion aka Percy X - Tanaka: It's not just words like "handstamped" or "limited" that make my ears perk up. The word "reissue" is also music to my ears. While some records become ridiculously expensive on the reseller market, I'm always happy when tracks get re-released. Besides, it's in my nature to listen to and play old music anyway, so I'm always happy to check these things out. Mion, aka Percy X, aka Edit Select (for those of you who came up in the 2010s), is such a fantastic producer who knows exactly which buttons to press on which machines. Somehow, everything just works with him. People often say that if a restaurant has everything imaginable on the menu, it's probably all frozen food that's simply reheated. Percy X is the opposite. He offers everything on the menu while maintaining incredible quality across all of it. That's rare. "Tanaka" starts heavy with the title track, then immediately switches gears with "Fused" into a more minimalist direction, featuring what sounds like a 303 bassline. At least I think so. The B-side is just as exciting. While B1 is a cozy, chord-heavy house track with an insanely good clap, "Track 3" goes completely tribal in that early-2000s techno style. Crazy compositions, but somehow the whole record feels incredibly coherent. Absolute recommendation!

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#3 Tafkamp / Dylan Fogarty - Paling Trax 6: Hermanos!! What awesome guys making awesome tracks. This split EP features Dylan Fogarty, who has been putting Ireland back on the map for several years now. Always keeping things nice and loopy, and he definitely makes great use of user samples, which I find very inspiring. I hope we see each other again soon, it's long overdue!! On the A-side, we have my buddy Tafkamp, aka Papa Mitchel. With "Friestalig," he probably broke his own record on SoundCloud two or three years ago and uploaded what became his most-played track. I don't even want to know how many people asked for a download or an official release. Has it aged badly? Nope. Did he maybe take a little too long? Perhaps. But now it's finally out after everyone waited so long for it. The sound is just as relevant today as it was two or three years ago. Nice and funky, nice and jacky. Honestly, it makes me want to have a drink. Together with "Trakpad 4", we get two massive tracks from the Rotterdam native who now lives in The Hague. Wonderful EP. BIG TIP!

#4 Rosati - Sweetest Taboo EP: You don't have to spend much time on a train in the Netherlands to get from A to B. Everything is nice and flat, and everyone is friendly. Ah, I love this country. And from The Hague, it doesn't take long to get to Amsterdam either. That's where my young, hungry, and one of the most in-demand Italians, Rosati, is based. To me, he's exactly the type of DJ and producer who remains incredibly humble. While many acts with only 25% of Rosati's talent spend all day talking about themselves and telling every promoter backstage how talented they are, Rosati lets his music do the talking. And it speaks with 100% quality. Why this guy isn't touring the world non-stop without a single free weekend is beyond me. Francesco Rosati is the definition of quality. For me, one of the best producers currently active in what I'll call the "techno market." Super kind, super relaxed, and with an incredible vision. Honestly, I can't and don't want to say anything negative about him. And his label, Global Pulse, is one people will still be talking about in 20 years. Timeless techno with house influences and smooth synthesizers. 100% my taste. Hope to see you again soon, man! :-)

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#1 Acid Jesus - Move My Body: Oh yes, this is one of the records I've been hunting for the most. Sure, Acid Jesus was recently repressed and has become quite popular again. You can also buy it digitally. But I wanted a piece of history that's even older. And one with a spelling mistake on the sleeve as well. Do I love that? Absolutely. But back to "Move My Body." That's really the track I'm interested in, because it has been hitting me hard for around 15 years now. Such a great synthesizer. I'd never heard anything quite like it before. And then there's that switch between the distinctive synth and the vocals. It's simply one of my long-time favorites. I listened to it endlessly back then, so it's even nicer to finally hold this record in my hands. I can only recommend checking out the entire album that came out recently. STRONG RECOMMENDATION!

#2 Last Generation - Saturday Sessions E.P.: Uff. Guys, I was at Kai-Uwe Müller's place yesterday. On Thursday, I was at Mono when he called me briefly between two conversations. "Why don't you come over this weekend? I've got nothing planned." To be honest, I completely forgot about it. As I said, it was one of those quick conversations in passing. Then on Saturday, we ended up talking on my livestream for over an hour simply because I was talking about him. And then it hit me: "Oh man, Kai-Uwe, weren't we supposed to meet?" "Yeeees, exactly. You were supposed to get in touch." "Right, I forgot again. We wanted to do something this weekend. Should we meet tomorrow?" And that's how we ended up meeting spontaneously. Since Kai-Uwe had sorted through some records, including duplicates, I naturally spent some time digging through his crate. That's when I came across this record. A record that I already know I won't be able to get enough of. Aaron Bennett, D-Knox, and Fanon Flowers are "Last Generation," and the title track "Saturday Sessions" is such a fitting name because it perfectly captures the groove of the record. The moment I heard the first track and that groove in the bassline, I knew this record wouldn't be leaving my bag anytime soon. I had to buy it from Kai-Uwe immediately. He told me it was a duplicate, which is why he was willing to let it go. Otherwise, he would've kept it himself. Four tracks. No filler, only killer. I honestly can't put it any other way. This record is an absolute monster. And the best part? I don't even know the label. I'm about to dive into the entire discography. I love finding things like that. MUST-HAVE!

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#3 Envoy - Rundown: Another discovery from the Müller household in Essen. Envoy? Sure, I know Envoy. Dö-Dö-Dö-Dö-D-Dö... D-Dö. I'm talking about the synth from "Dark Manoeuvres," of course. An absolute Envoy classic. Beyond that, I honestly didn't know much about Envoy. But this track is an absolute bomb. This record shows exactly why Soma was such a great label back then and still is. Great selection, great taste, and truly fantastic tracks. The atmosphere created by the pad is beautiful, but the vocals combined with that synth are simply amazing. And the record itself looks unbelievably sexy. It costs only €2, which feels completely surreal. TIP!

#4 Rino Cerrone - Symmetric EP: Man, why did you have to leave us in 2024? And on my birthday of all days. Sadly, Rino Cerrone is no longer with us. While many people know him through the legendary Rilis series, there are countless other releases produced in that unmistakable Cerrone style. It's amazing how recognizable his productions are. The same goes for the Symmetric EP. Four great tracks, all carrying the official "Cerrone stamp." My favorite is "Channel."

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#5 DJ Milton – Ghetto Crazy

#4 DJ Deeon – Big Fat Pimp!

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#3 Eric Martin – Explore The World Vol. 1

#2 DJ Skip – Ghetto Hits Volume 1

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#1 DJ Deeon – U.G.

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