Following on from John Digweed’s outstanding (mixed) Structures LP, Bedrock 12 once again showcases the sound of the label in 2010, featuring a plethora of exquisite deep house, tech-house and techno, joining the dots and forging the future. Not only does the album feature a host of established stars – Robert Babicz, Quivver, King Unique, Christian Smith, Nick Warren, Digweed & Muir – it also showcases new and upcoming talent like Maetrik, Wiretappeur, Max Cooper, Wehbba, and more.

The strength of new international talent from the likes of Spain, Germany and Brazil, points to the huge global appeal of the Bedrock label, and a bright future for dance music. The high-ranking established artists are kept firmly on their toes by the new upcoming stars of the future.

Having created a stunning remix of Guy J’s ‘Esperanza’ on the recent ‘Structures’ album, the rising Spanish star, Sistema, has created an exclusive track for Bedrock 12. Krace Gelly is a suitably deep album opening, tech head-nodder with plenty of twists and turns to keep things very interesting indeed, and a teasing taster for a debut Bedrock EP planned for 2011. Sistema is the latest incarnation of Manuel Ruiz, the maverick Barcelona-born producer who in the last ten years has been producing and recording under such monikers as Neue Lärmklassiker, Medio Escinico and 100.cia.

Anyone who has heard the stunning low-slung, seriously heavy-duty groove that Maetrik created on his remix of John Digweed & Nick Muir’s latest single Satellite will be thrilled to know that this Valencia based artist is present and correct here on Bedrock 12 with, not only a bonus exclusive unreleased funky remix of the same single, but also a deeply energetic & invigorating debut track of his own in Glob Monster. Once again, Maetrik shows exactly why he’s such an exciting prospect and is making incredible leaps and bounds, creating some of the most devastating and unique music right now with his blend of techno, house, funk, and electro.

Wiretappeur is a production partnership between Florian Kruse, Nils Nurnberg and Stel. Their two versions of Too Much Space on Bedrock 12 show off their deep understanding of the power of melody, and are superb fresh and innovative deep house with a chilled, lush electronic reprise. Their productions have already earned them heartfelt praise and support from many of their peers as well as a wide variety of the industry’s top DJs, including Steve Bug, Luciano and Josh Wink. Their My Real Name Is track and remix of Dirty Mongrel were a standout tracks on Structures. A mark of how highly they are regarded is that they will be remixing the next Digweed and Muir single on Bedrock.

The Hamburg club scene is ably represented by Epic, a stylish collaboration between Vincenzo & Lovebirds. Vincenzo was originally spotted and guided by Steve Bug, released his debut LP on the Dessous label and is now an internationally respected producer. Lovebirds is the solo project of Sebastian ‘Basti’ Doering, also well known as Knee Deep. Together, Vincenzo and Basti have created a lush piano laden deep house track for Bedrock 12 and the title says it all. Watch out for a new EP at the end of 2010.

He says it’s an attempt to distil emotion into sound. Max Cooper’s techno ranges from stark electronica remixes of huge bands like Hot Chip and Au Revoir Simone to the fuzzy, buzzing dancefloor sound of his breakthrough Serie releases. His Bedrock debut, Ediolic Spectra, is another step towards perfecting his unique take on electronica, and results from John Digweed playing lots of Max’s productions in his sets. The big man is mighty impressed with this rising producer.

The classic Rumblefish by Tone Depth (aka Canadian Tony Papadopoulos) originally appeared on the Bedrock label as a 12” release in April 2002 (Bed31). Having been championed by Hernan Cattaneo, this Diyo remix was included in the mix on his last Renaissance album. Diyo’s combination of melodies, atmospheric sounds, and subtle grooves continues to impress whenever played out, and is included here as a full track for the first time.

Hailing from Brazil, Wehbba made a big impression with his remix of Christian Smith’s Flyertalk on Structures, and this dentist graduate, licensed diver and Jiu Jitsu fighter is in fine form again with Mammut, his debut track on Bedrock.

Alan Fitzpatrick’s Reflections single on Bedrock, was an anthem of the highest order, so it’s with great excitement that he returns with Involve. A sizzling techno masterpiece from one of the hottest artists on the scene today, shows exactly why the biggest DJ’s on the planet rate this man so highly. Involve takes things to the next level.

Luis Junior (real name, Luis Vaquero Garcia) is a well-known producer, club DJ and radio DJ from the new Spanish electronic music scene, and is becoming a regular on Bedrock. His Colache EP and BG have already been on many people’s favourites lists this year, and his deeply hypnotic electronic re-work of Misstress Barbara’s Azzuri (a classic taken from the Bedrock vaults) is set to follow suit.

With a music career already spanning nearly two decades, comprising five albums and multiple singles, some could think that Robert Babicz would be ready to settle down for a quiet life, however, nothing could be further from the truth. He continues to reveal his talent and skill as one of Europe’s most essential techno producers with his first release on a UK label since November 1990! Welcome To The 90’s is yet another stunning creation from this hero to many.

Quivver is world-renowned DJ/producer/songwriter John Graham. While his recording and remix discography speaks for itself, John’s music has become a vital ingredient in the best DJ sets around the globe. His recent Bedrock single release – Yeah Yeah / Boom Boom / In Your Boat – has been a firm favourite with everyone, so its no wonder that the two versions of his latest track, Orgazoid, are featured here on Bedrock 12.

Another Bedrock 12 landmark is the first time King Unique & Anthony Pappa have worked together in the studio. Vamoosh is a suitably dynamic dancefloor devastator from this UK – Australian tag team. Have they really never worked together before? A marriage made in heaven, surely? Matt Thomas has also created another trademark scorcher with Spikes that will keep fans of his huge 2000000 Suns single very happy indeed.

Structures featured a top-notch big room makeover of Digweed & Muir’s Satellite from Tronic main man, Christian Smith, and the big room vibes are most definitely flowing once again through his two versions of System Of Survival here on Bedrock 12, as he weaves and winds together his trademark genre blurring wonder. Mr Smith has been championing his essentially funky mix of house and techno for more than a decade now, creating a highly individual cauldron of chunky grooves with loads of energy. With his own Tronic label releasing some fine fare right now, its no wonder that he was feeling inspired to deliver this superb exclusive for Bedrock.

Nick Warren is a man who needs no introduction to any self-respecting music fan. CD1 draws to a close with an exclusive ambient mix of In Search Of Silver. Which is a taster of high highly anticipated forthcoming single release on Bedrock this autumn.

Between them, John Digweed and Nick Muir, producers of the finest electronic dance music, have been involved in many pivotal moments in the world of club music and have in many ways helped to define genres & push the boundaries further over the years. As with all their releases, Bilder and Nick’s solo track Burkina Faso here on Bedrock 12, are mission statements to show that they are not resting on past laurels but always developing their sound in an exciting direction.

Bedrock 12 compiled by John Digweed is released as Ltd Edition 3×12” Vinyl, 2xCD (£7.99), and worldwide digital (£7.99) release on 04/10/10.

Happy 12th Anniversary Bedrock!

This is peak time, main room and the revolution and revenge of Disco House. Feel-good vocals chopped
up and filtered to perfection and spread over 2 mixed CDs featuring the likes of Gramophonedzie,
Hatiras, Louis La Roche, Olav Basoski and Hostage to name a few. Inspired by Studio54, the sunshine and
legends who put a smile on our faces at the turn of the millennium such as Daft Punk, Cassius and Fred
Falke, this is a cutting edge take on two parts of Hed Kandi’s fundamental DNA – Disco and House!

With over 200 Hed Kandi events this summer extending across all corners of the globe, this release
encapsulates all the delectable feel-good moments and latest floor-fillers specially selected for the
hottest Kandi dancefloors worldwide.

We’ve held the keys to the gates of Heaven for some time now and we’re opening the gates once more
inviting you to join us as we launch the brand new-looking Disco Heaven and celebrate Hed Kandi’s 101st
release, ushering in a new era of Kandi!

One of the most prolific brands in the world, Pacha is renowned for its glamorous clubbing experiences, hosting some of the world’s biggest clubnights and DJs on a daily basis throughout the season. From David Guetta’s ‘F**ck Me I’m Famous’ party through to this season’s planned Cadenza party on the Sunday with the legendary Luciano, Pacha has its finger on the electronic pulse. Attracting a wide range of partygoers from the superstar jet set to the trendy student clubber, Pacha is the mecca for dance lovers worldwide.

Pacha Ibiza Classics perfectly illustrates the success the club has achieved over the last two decades, providing the perfect summer soundtrack filled with sexy, feel good tunes. Mixed by Pacha residents in the know John Jaconsen, Josef Bamba and Peter Brown, the three discs draw on a selection of bona fide club anthems, clubland killers and new reworks of classic tracks. From peak time dancefloor destroyers through to blissed out Balearic beats, it’s a perfect collection to take you dancing from dusk till’ dawn.

Highlights include Jamiroquai’s Space Cowboy (David Morales Remix), Guru Josh Project Infinity (Klaas Remix), Shapeshifters Lola’s Theme, Bodyrockers I Like The Way, Groove Armada I See U Baby (Fatboy Slim Remix), Robin S Show Me Love, The Source You Got The Love, through to modern day anthems such as Gramophonedzie Why Don’t You, Deadmau5 & Kaskade I Remember plus David Guetta & Kelly Rowland’s When Love Takes Over.

Pacha Ibiza Classics comes in a luxury 3xCD wallet with gold foil Pacha logo and a must-have, gorgeous golden glitter look. Whether you are a seasoned clubber or have visited one of Pacha’s legendary parties in the past, Pacha Ibiza Classics is a ‘must-have’ compilation and will transport you back to the white isle in no time.

To celebrate five full on years of fantastic live music in Ibiza, the famous Ibiza Rocks launches a brand new offering for 2010 – an innovative and talent driven club night that will deliver the very best international DJ’s at Eden every Tuesday in Ibiza. To mark this momentous occasion comes the new ‘Ibiza Rocks Presents Reclaim The Dancefloor’ album mixed by none other than resident DJ Doorly.

To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous new compilation from Ibiza Rocks, simply complete the form below, telling us the name of Doorly’s club night back in his home town of Huddersfield. Easy.

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With his daring combinations of tracks, Marcel Woods puts more weight behind his belief that there’s a thin line between brilliance and madness. With Musical Madness 2 he convincingly shows us his ability to merge various sounds; from warm house to razor-sharp techno. The first part (released in 2008) was well-received and gained high ranks on the download charts. Now, the second part is promising to be even more exciting. The Musical Madness 2 tracklist is a very diverse compilation of the best club tracks of this moment. Obviously Marcel has left his own mark on this release – for instance with his new productions ‘The Bottle’ and ‘Everything’ – and enriched it with new tracks from some well-known colleagues, such as Marco V, Nic Chagall, Sebastian Krieg, Jerome Isma-Ae, Koen Groeneveld and Jonas Stenberg. The result: a marvelous mix that drives you to madness! This is the ultimate preparation for the festival season. Step into the world of Marcel Woods and let your dark side take over with Musical Madness 2.

With a string of big hits and an impressive list of performances, Marcel Woods is considered as one of the world’s leading dance artists of today. His ability to separate himself from typecast has led him to various big stages, including leading events – Global Gathering, Mysteryland, Dance Valley and Trance Energy (to name a few) – where 2008 saw him become the only DJ ever to play the White and Black editions of Sensation in one season.

Nowadays his field of activity stretches over the whole globe, which 2009 resulting in world tours to China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Russia and even The United States of America. The time Marcel’s not spent DJing around the world promoting his sound, he’s spent locked in the studio working on it. Stowed away in his chamber fuses sounds with warped ideas is where he creates outstanding tunes to keep his musical progression going, with this year’s highlights: a fresh remake of Tiësto’s hit ‘Escape Me’ and a #1 ranking single on download portal Beatport.com with the new release ‘Everything’. With these early accomplishments in 2010 and yet more to come, the engine keeps on running as it continues to make crazy spins with Musical Madness 2. Check out the latest news and general information on www.marcelwoods.com.

Everyone who has ever taken an Ibiza-bound flight has been influenced and inspired in some way by the island. Few though have felt its magnetic pull to quite the same degree as Shah. Musically every move he’s made in the last 5 years has stemmed from his attachment to the great White Isle and his expedition to capture musically as much of its essence as possible continues with his new compilation album.

Vol. 3 again brings 160 minutes of previously unheard music, all entirely exclusive to the album. Mixed together in super-immersive fashion by Roger, each disc moves through a sound arc, from the daytime trappings of sun, beach and bar, and on (with perfect tone & tempo progression) into the night… and into the clubs.

Magic Island aficionados will know that Shah uses these albums as the first listen-in points for the tracks he’ll be using as his prime dance-floor rockers during his round-the-world-and-back summer season.

Following the runaway success of his ‘Lost’ track, Roger has re-teamed with Zara Taylor to deliver ‘Found’ – its beatific, luminous sequel. To the doubtless delight of fans (‘Lost’ was after all the no.1 track on the no.1 trance radio show in 2008) ‘Found’ will become the first track to spin off as a single from the album. Also on the re-collaboration tip, Roger has made a speedy return to the studio with Signum’s Ronald Hagen. After their Beatport chart-busting ‘Healesville Sanctuary’, the pair are back with another well-primed piece of floor-artillery in the shape of ‘Ancient World’. Another of Roger’s most renowned pseudonyms kicks off MI:3 second disc. Co-crewed by Ralph ‘Fridge’ Fritsch, Black Pearl sets sail again (following up ‘Bounty Island’, ‘Coral Sea’ and ‘Java’) with the mellifluous, halcyon ‘Discovery’. Already the subject of fairly intense fan speculation (with Roger using the track to open his ASOT450 set in NYC), it was met by a flurry of ID request..

On the compilation Roger is also exploring new collaboration routes. ‘Eden’ is his debut team-up with Dutch DJ & producer Leon Bolier and the latter’s ‘trance with twist’ effect can clearly be heard on the moody atmosphere-laden number. At the opposite end of the scale ‘Lay Down’ (don’t let the title fool you!) is a peak-time vocal number with Ross Lara on co-production duties and Todd Wright on vocals.

The album also contains a number of solo outings from Roger; included among them are ‘Over and Over’ which on-the-ball fans will recognize from his Songbook long-player. Roger has given the Nadja Nooijen sung track a more club-energizing feel on his 2010 remix and it will quickly follow ‘Found’ out of the gate as a single. This summer Roger will undertake his first ever solo show, which will take place on ‘Guaba Beach in Cyprus. ‘Guaba Beach’ the track will naturally enough become the anthem for the event!

Aside from all Shah-fired audio attractions there are also white-hot new tracks spread across the melodic-thru-euphoric trance range to look out for from young guns like Nuera, Walsh & Mcauley, Pedro del Mar & The Ridgewalkers, Semantica, Dimension… the list goes on.

The Magic Island albums are a million light years away from the typical throwaway Ibiza compilation that haunts download stores and CD racks come summer. Each one is every inch a serious endeavour by Roger to capture the spirit and quintessence of the island through exclusive, relatable quality music. They are now becoming the last box-ticks on the to-do list of clued-up clubbers & beach lovers from around the world before they jump onboard airplanes and head Evissa-bound. Pt 3 should prove no different.

It’s out on June 28th 2010.

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The album kicks off with the sunrise disc and dives straight into upfront material from Strictly Rhythm stars; Daniel Bovie and Roy Rox with their remix of South Street Player’s (who?) Keeps Changing Your Mind. In a nod to the record’s crossover success, the remix looses none of the original lyrical power but the atmosphere is upped with brand new strings and keys. Man of the hour Dennis Ferrer features with a track from his 2009 catalogue, but Afterlife pitch it up slightly and bring it right down onto the beach with their reworking, switching the minimal melody line of the original with a much bouncier hook and of course, sundrenched percussion. Joris Voorn features with remix of Nalin and Kane’s Beachball, a track that has had its fair share of hysteria surrounding it this year and the godfather of House, Frankie Knuckles, teams up with main room junkies, The Shapeshifters, resulting in ‘The Ones You Love’, an infectious beach anthem headed straight for the biggest clubs.

Now the sunshine offering as CD2 assumes its status with a selection of Beach House classics, expertly mixed together and ready to serve! This CD features the quintessential tracks from Beach House history plus a few that just couldn’t be overlooked. Kandi favourites Fred Falke, Miguel Migs, Julien Jabre (with the unforgettable ‘Swimming Places’), Wez Clarke and Louis Vega all feature plus stunning material from Masters At Work, Moloko and the immortal Octave One with their hypnotic ‘Black Water’. So often, especially in the House sphere, the addition of a third disc can signify overindulgence, but not in this case. With an astounding amount of material to choose from, everything on this classics collection is carefully considered, with just the right amount of what’s recognisable interlaced with undisputed gems at their grooving best, this is the perfect set to start a party!

CD3 takes on the persona of the sunset disc and touches on a whole host of material from artists making their Hed Kandi debut. This is disc is nothing if not exciting and is testament to Hed Kandi’s shrewd ear fixed firmly on the global dancefloor. From Brooklyn to Berlin, the scene is rich with a deeper sound and these records are firmly rooted in soulful ancestry, transporting them effortlessly onto Beach House. First up, Crazy P transform Reboot’s ‘Enjoy Music’ into and effortlessly cool party number with the addition of an awesome breakbeat and Lisa Shaw provides stunning vocals on ‘Can You See Him’. Zev Eisenburg and Gadi Mizrahi from the eponymous Wolf and Lamb label both feature material. Zev’s track features the rejoiceful and powerful vocals of Beckford whilst Gadi’s track delivers striking piano progression and a vocal sample worthy of the gospel hall of fame. Hed Kandi’s very own Dean Rigg recycles Jamie Jones’ 2009 WMC bomb ‘Summertime’ with fantastic results, injecting momentum and reams of beach attitude with sundrenched marimba percussion. No Regular Play’s Smiling Faces features another unforgettable vocal with Soul Clap on the edit and the London based jozif works two tracks onto the compilation, first the carnival laced ‘Tiger Tiger’ and then Matt Playford’s mix of the hauntingly good Chicago. While this is further into the obscure than Hed Kandi have ventured recently, it definitely serves as a snapshot of Hed Kandi at its thought-provoking best!

LABEL: HED KANDI
RELEASE DATE: 1st June 2010
CAT. NO: HEDK100
FORMAT: 3CD / DOWNLOAD

With the success and support of volumes I, II and III, Soma couldn’t resist the opportunity to peruse the back catalogues again. This instalment of the series has a beautifully thoughtful feeling to it, with some dark, powerful and introspective tracks placed alongside some playful, inquisitive and really rather moving pieces… and, some down-right out-there works, just to keep you on your toes. Included in the comilation are 3 exclusive tracks from label stalwarts Slam & Silicone Soul.

SOMA COMA Vol. 4 opens with Alex Smoke’s Paradolia Intro setting the scene for a dark, challenging yet gratifying journey through the depths of the Soma catalogue. Pablo then takes the reins with an orchestral track, Journey’s End, taken from his acclaimed 2009 album, Turntable Technology. The Black Dog’s Digital Poacher, introduces the first beats of the album, but keeps it murky. Neon Rain Sky from Vector Lovers brings a touch emotion to table, with wonderful production and feeling combined with deep bass and intelligent chord structures. Silicone Soul deliver a brand new and as-yet unheard re-edit of their classic 3am, taken from their 2006 album, Save Our Souls. Another exclusive is the deep and bass heavy, B Movie from Slam. The Black Dog bring their second track onto this edition of the Coma series with the cerebral sound-scape and brilliantly titled, Kissing Someone Else’s D.O.G.

Funk D’Void brings a different angle to the compilation with the jazz tinged Sketch of Spain, followed by the entirely mental Worship from Let’s Go Outside’s second album Conversations with My Invisible Friends. Worship plays on old, distorting organs and incredible use of fx to take the track in a direction no-one else could have. Vector Lovers then treats us to Long Wave, a track that could easily be the soundtrack to the end of a trip, with its rubbery synth and bass tones oscillating back and forth, this brings a slight dizziness to the album. Pablo’s Music Maestro take us back in time and drops us in-amongst some 1960’s millionaire’s playground action, sipping cocktails and enjoying life as one ought to. Following, Silicone Soul’s Dub 4 Toots shows the flip. Heavy and melancholic trumpets preach of lost friends, while mammoth spring reverbs and echoes float in and out, alongside some skanking guitar and suitably southern-hemisphere bass.

Jay Haze’s remix of OK is a tripped out slab of electronic. At an epic 12 and a half minutes long, it meanders through Haze’s head on a dark trip at an upbeat BPM. Continuing with the raised tempo, Slam offer Memoir, a retrospective piece that reminisces of Slam’s yesteryear. Funk D’Void’s screaming Odessa, with its big, bold and brassy synths leaping out from the opening of this track bring you back from the cusp. Classic FDV styling oozes from this track. The Black Dog’s Riphead (v9) brings us back down to the underworld with drones and tones and headaches. Pulsing sounds and swelling textures welcome The Black Dog back in the room. LGO’s You In My Life tinkles and sways its way through its brief 40 seconds existence. Nuance’s sleazy beats and strings keep things cloudy and despondent, typical of Smoke, and introduce the dream-like Hush Now from Vector Lovers. The album is rounded off by Pablo’s The Cuatro Track – a quaint and quirky guitar piece with Puerto Rico’s national instrument.

Label: SOMA
Release: COMA 4
Catalog: Soma CD84

Indeed here is officially the most snuggly, peaceful, motherly Kitsuné compilation until now – soft as cotton. In the midst of one of the worst winters Paris has known for a long time and with so many conflicts all around, we have been looking for calm and tenderness. As a result this new compilation brings you almost as much comfort as taking a newly born in your arms and giving him a cuddle.

That’s right, this is music babies can get into. A fully padded compilation that’s rather more candid, innocent and carefree than the norm, and which is still inviting the listener to shake his hips. The kindliness of a home (maison) forever opened to all kinds of ideas but that from then on also has to look after a child. Suddenly a new transversal approach shapes up with this compilation attractive to ears of all ages.

Rested, serene, more contemplative, with a selection that’s probably more geared at sunday afternoon than saturday night, more yuzu green tea than stupid alcopops. Sure there are a few hysterical sirens in the Jupiter track, but we asked for them to be toned down in order to keep the little one asleep.

“Kitsuné Maison 9” will be released April 26, 2010 on Kitsuné. Pick it up on iTunes, Amazon, Beatport, eMusic, and other fine digital outlets.