Various
Illegal Business EP

One of clubland?s most unmistakable and loved duos, Steffi & Virginia present a new album of upfront house music, Patterns of Vibration. Eight gracefully-driven songs stretch out from the hazy fog of the dancefloor to the sun-drenched future decades of house, offering a glimpse into the rich heritage and distinct forward momentum of the two artists. With their first productions dating back to 2010 the pair continue on a long-lasting journey together as creators and partners. Their debut, Reasons, was quickly followed by the seminal Yours on Ostgut Ton - the blueprint for their trademark sound, embedding gorgeous vocal hooks within luxuriant, weighty club tracks. In their own words, ?a celebration of joyful moments,? Patterns of Vibration was put together over a three month period of intensive work and play. The pair immersed themselves in the daily ritual of putting down ideas at their Candy Mountain studio in the Portuguese countryside. At the same time Steffi?s 50th birthday celebrations fueled their creative fires, reconnecting with old friends and tapping into a deep love for those ecstatic moments of freedom and unity, soundtracked by house music. In no time a huge folder of ideas amassed and they set about selecting the purest, stand-out signals with the motto, ?let the positivity shine through!? It?s been a process that has gifted the two artists with energy and perspective as they continue on their unique path. With the spirit of the fierce night streaming through on every track, this album marks a bright new chapter in the duo?s story - channeling that special potion of emotional vibrations found when music, dance, friends and lovers meet. Thanks to countless hours behind the decks at their Berghain / Panorama Bar residencies and global touring, the album glistens with an ageless urgency and a straight-to-club core. That driving, early morning pulse is mirrored by a deft skill for conjuring arresting electronic hymns; transmitting their passion and collective years together on the road, in clubs, in the studio, and at home. From the moody tribalism of lead single Nightflight, to the chord-led heaven of Stab Stealer, or the tracky 7 In The Morning, Steffi & Virginia?s partnership is alive with the essential throb of a movement that continues to blossom as it enters its 4th decade. Virginia?s jubilant vocal hooks are front and centre on every track, enriched with Steffi?s precision analogue bump. Punchy and direct kick drums carry jacking snares and interwoven synth stabs. Perfectly placed basslines massage the low-end, leaving plenty of space for Virginia?s vivescent vocals. A homogenous sonic code is woven throughout, as Virginia?s voice provides not only the soaring leading lines but also the ?ornaments and tentacles? of each track, with percussive details and micro-elements melting into the grooves of every cut. Steffi & Virginia?s house music is the stuff of folklore. Patterns of Vibration weaves a narrative through a record crate full of emotions, a forever-chorus calling out through the night, till the earthy glow of the new dawn.

Presenting the maiden voyage of Felon5 Records.

Classic sounding early 90's housegrooves by Bohm.

Big one to start off the day! Legowelt returns to Axumisia Records with "More Dutch Outsider Polder Techno From The Archives." A deep dive into the vaults 1994-2005 shows that the Legowelt signature has been there all along. Result? A great great 2LP that will start hitting shops in May.

‘Beneath the Surface’ sees not even noticed return to Craigie Knowes following their impressive debut in 2023. Carsten & Lucas return with an EP of refined club jams packed with thoughtfully tailored drive, energy and progression-and don’t forget their trusty 303 that features throughout.So, dip Beneath the Surface and dive into the night.

'EP 2' hones in on highlights from RX-101's arsenal of warm, melodic techno gems. For those who crave playful analog basslines and wistful, evocative synth pads, you'll be hooked within the first minute of opener 'August '97.' The references are clear: if you're a fan of Bochum Welt or Aphex Twin's 'Selected Ambient Works Volume 1,' this 6-track 12' delivers just that sound - authentic, effortless and pure. Repress!!!