Crosstown Rebels Vinilo y CD

Review: A massive three tracker from these hyperactive Polish guys.

Review: Despite looking like a hairy Open University geography lecturer, Martin "Acid Pauli" Gretschmann has forged a career out of making the sort of oddball, semi-organic house and techno that appeals to the Crosstown Rebels clan. Here, he gets his reward by being offered the chance to mix the latest volume in their occasional Get Lost series. As a DJ mix, it ticks all the right boxes, moving from shuffling, eyes-closed deepness and dancefloor electronica, to tactile techno and dream-house, via the sort of quirky tackle that marks out his club sets (see Jan Turkenburg's "In My Spaceship"). For the heads, there are a number of previously unseen exclusives, including tracks from Nicholas Jaar, Nu and Gretschmann himself.

Review: Given that it was arguably one of the strongest cuts on his acclaimed third album, P.U.M.P, it's nice to see Ali Love's Perfect Picture getting a single release. The original - a typically exhilarating fusion of rave-era breaks, Balearic house chords and Hot Creations tech-house throb is joined by a trio of remixes. Skream kicks things off, abandoning dubstep and disco (his most recent obsession) in favour of a thumping, woozy fusion of tech-house pump and grime style electronics. On the flip, there's some tactile, groovy deep house/tech-house fusion from Luca Cazal & Dubka (our pick) and, most triumphantly, a late night dub from Route 94 blessed with epic breakdowns and a sub-heavy groove.

Review: Much has changed for Ali Love since the release of his Love Harder in 2010. For starters, he's fallen in with the Hot Creations camp, scored a massive chart hit ("Benediction", with Hot Natured) and seen his reputation soar. This latest full length - the belated follow-up to Love Harder - shows how far he's come. While the bright electrofunk synths, '80s soul vocals and Italo-influenced rhythms of old remain, P.U.M.P contains far more tactile, wide-eyed deep house moments than we've come to expect. It's a subtle evolution - there are still plenty of near Balearic synth-pop moments - but a successful one. The result is an effortlessly sweet and accessible album that blends throbbing dancefloor moments with baggier, more laidback fare.

Review: Much has changed for Ali Love since the release of his Love Harder in 2010. For starters, he's fallen in with the Hot Creations camp, scored a massive chart hit ("Benediction", with Hot Natured) and seen his reputation soar. This latest full length - the belated follow-up to Love Harder - shows how far he's come. While the bright electrofunk synths, '80s soul vocals and Italo-influenced rhythms of old remain, P.U.M.P contains far more tactile, wide-eyed deep house moments than we've come to expect. It's a subtle evolution - there are still plenty of near Balearic synth-pop moments - but a successful one. The result is an effortlessly sweet and accessible album that blends throbbing dancefloor moments with baggier, more laidback fare.

Review: Bringing one of those vocals that will be nagging in the noggin long after the lights have come up; Ali Love and Kali are in prime pop-picking mode with this new single on Crosstown Rebels. The structure of the track is still in keeping with the label's slick take on house music; while the vocals intone a message of massaged ego that translates smoothly to Waze & Odyssey's more brooding remix. Maceo Plex comes in with a more romantic vision for the track, laying out thick reams of synth in a seductive late night style that can bleed outwards to fill a space large or small.

Review: Following some great releases on top labels like Desolat, Saved Records, Kling Klong and Kaluki Musik, Chilean Francisco Allendes is back with 'What You Do' on Crosstown Rebels. A sweltering house number aimed squarely at the main room, its infectious vocal atop is perfect for getting those heads down on the dancefloor, something that the now Ibiza-based DJ/producer has been an expert at over the last years. Over on the flip, the inimitable Harry Romero takes up remix duties and gets deep, down and dirty as expected, followed by one more original by Allendes in the form of 'Maratone' - a trippy minimal/tech house cut more suited to the afterhours.

Review: Crosstown Revels does a fine job of serving up accessible electronic music that is always built with a leftfield perspective. It is Amberoom featuring Blakkat & BabyGirl who take care of this new single, a vocal house delight that will likely form the centrepiece of plenty of epic tech house sets this summer. The airy vocal is spine tingling and heavenly, the drums deep and the bass warm and rooted to the floor. Lucas Frota & Blakkat remix into a more tribal and percussive style then Radio Slave offers a couple of post rave, old school breakbeat laced versions with dreamy pads that could take you up or bring you back down depending on the setting.

Review: The hitherto unknown but clearly talented Amirali were first introduced to the world when Damian Lazarus handpicked one of his productions to open proceedings on last year's Get Lost 4 mix CD. It was clear Lazarus had larger plans for the Iranian Canadian producer, and following a breakthrough Crosstown 12" earlier this year the label now presents the full artistic vision of Amirali in the shape of a debut album. In Time demonstrates Amirali Shahrestani has an uncanny talent for veering between the many strands of contemporary electronic music, each of the thirteen tracks weaved together intoxicatingly with his undeniable craft as a musician. Amidst the usual Crosstown fare such as "Just an Illusion" and the delightfully wonked "Beautiful World" there are more introspective moments which lend In Time a sense of longevity lacking from so many "dance music albums."

Review: The hitherto unknown but clearly talented Amirali were first introduced to the world when Damian Lazarus handpicked one of his productions to open proceedings on last year's Get Lost 4 mix CD. It was clear Lazarus had larger plans for the Iranian Canadian producer, and following a breakthrough Crosstown 12" earlier this year the label now presents the full artistic vision of Amirali in the shape of a debut album. In Time demonstrates Amirali Shahrestani has an uncanny talent for veering between the many strands of contemporary electronic music, each of the thirteen tracks weaved together intoxicatingly with his undeniable craft as a musician. Amidst the usual Crosstown fare such as "Just an Illusion" and the delightfully wonked "Beautiful World" there are more introspective moments which lend In Time a sense of longevity lacking from so many "dance music albums."

Review: Crosstown Rebels excel themselves on this release, with the certified house hero MK and Bristol lynchpin Appleblim tasked with reimagining "Just An Illusion" one of the more infectious, floor appropriate tracks from Amirali's recent debut album In Time. The track has already been tweaked by Real Tone's Franck Roger but this twelve is the one, with MK opting for a moody yet sultry house direction, slipping Amirali's melancholic vocal over a trademark bassline dub groove complemented by plenty of those 90s snares, kicks and hi hats. In contrast, Appleblim continues his revelatory run of remixes (did you check those Crazy P ones? Goddamn!) with a more experimental approach that fills the expanses around stripped back, snapping percussive mainframe with a murky low end.

Review: Late last year, Felix "Da Housecat" Stallings donned his long-discarded Aphrohead alias for the first time in 12 years. That single, the Mr G style loopy techno stomp of "Grown Men Cry", forms the centrepiece of Resurrection, Stallings' first album under the Aphrohead guise since 2002. It's a surprisingly mixed bag stylistically, variously doffing a cap to vintage, Derrick Carter style boompty ("Let's Prance"), locked-in tech-house ("Elevator (I'll Take The Stairs)", dense tribal grooves ("1King, 1Queen"), acid ("Medusa") and fluid, melodious deep house ("Come To Me"). It's a pretty stripped-back and no-nonsense affair throughout, with the emphasis firmly on robust dancefloor workouts.

Review: Late last year, Felix "Da Housecat" Stallings donned his long-discarded Aphrohead alias for the first time in 12 years. That single, the Mr G style loopy techno stomp of "Grown Men Cry", forms the centrepiece of Resurrection, Stallings' first album under the Aphrohead guise since 2002. It's a surprisingly mixed bag stylistically, variously doffing a cap to vintage, Derrick Carter style boompty ("Let's Prance"), locked-in tech-house ("Elevator (I'll Take The Stairs)", dense tribal grooves ("1King, 1Queen"), acid ("Medusa") and fluid, melodious deep house ("Come To Me"). It's a pretty stripped-back and no-nonsense affair throughout, with the emphasis firmly on robust dancefloor workouts.

Review: We can thank Damien Lazarus and his Crosstown Rebels label for coaxing Felix 'Da Housecat' Stallings into returning to his Aphrohead project, with last year's white label release of "Grown Man Cry" heralding proceedings. Back in September, a full album called Resurrection followed and suggest Stallings remains on fine form despite his vintage as a producer. A full 12" release for the loopy techno madness of album centrepiece "Grown Man Cry" now arrives and it's backed with a trademark remix from Planet E boss Carl Craig. The self-styled Brainy Grimlin remix finds Craig extending the track to almost ten minutes, expertly teasing the original track before dropping into his own throbbing arrangement with that sampled vocal appearing very late in the game.

Review: Al hail the return of the Aphrohead! Over twenty years on from Felix 'Da Housecat' Stallings first surfacing under the Aphrohead guise, the US production and DJ legend is set to explore the alter ego with a new album length adventure slate for release on Crosstown Rebels later in the year. Whilst full details of this sixth studio album from Aphrohead are still under wraps, the Crosstown crew have laid down a marker for what to expect in the shape of Grown Man Cry. One sided white labels are geared for the clubs and that's certainly the case here as Felix offers up a slab of no nonsense emotionally weighted house music that's an exercise in wringing the maximum impact from the minimum of elements. Stallings production expertise really comes to the fore here as subtle filtering is implemented over a relentlessly jacking 909 groove.

Review: Canadian duo Art Department have all the ingredients of success at their disposal: experience, reputation and, most importantly, hype. With the latter in full effect right now, it's safe to say that The Drawing Board, their debut full length, is one of the most anticipated house sets of 2011. So is it any good? Certainly, those who've already fallen in love with their touchy-feely, melancholy take on house will enjoy it immensely. Like the work of guest Seth Troxler's Visionquest (and, to some extent, Benoit & Sergio), there's a distinct melodic warmth to Art Department's shuffling beats, woozy electronics and half-whispered vocals. It's this, more than anything, which makes The Drawing Board worthwhile listening.

Review: It's been pretty hard to escape the hoo-hah surrounding Art Department ever since YouTube footage surfaced of the dropping "Without You" at the Hot Natured DEMF party back in June. The Juno editorial branch is in complete agreement that such hype is totally justified on this debut release for Crosstown Rebels. "Vampire Night Club" sits across the A Side with a guest spot from Seth Troxler, er, vamping it up on vocals backed by some haunting harmonies from Art Department's Kenny Glasgow. It's the dynamic usage of infectiously dark bass patterns and intermittent synth stabs that help cement the eerie atmosphere that pervades the track. This sense of pulsing menace is transferred to the B Side brilliance of "Without You". Made for play in dark venues where the crunching beat, throbbing bassline and creeped out vocal refrain from Glasgow can reverberate around the walls and your cerebral cortex, "Without You" is destined to become a mainstay in record boxes for many months to come.

Review: Kenny Glasgow and Jonny White have both enjoyed solo success over the years, but only recently together as their brainchild Art Department. After teasing us with last year's massive "Without You", they now release their debut album The Drawing Board courtesy of Crosstown Rebels. "Much Too Much" features melting lyrics originally written by Frankie Knuckles, Robert Owens and Satoshi Tomiie that are now crooned by Glasgow over a hypnotic and down tempo beat. "Tell Me Why" Parts I and II are again vocally dominated and layered over a simple yet captivating bass line that shuffles ever forward. Seth Troxler lends his deep and eerie vocal talents on "Vampire Nightclub" - a light and airy musical base that contrasts against Troxler's warped vocals. "The Excuse" -a dusky collection of electronic clicks and clacks leads to "In The Mood" on the D-side whose gorgeously old skool hip-hop style vocal showcase a welcome other side to the album.

Review: Kenny Glasgow & Jonny White aka Art Department came bounding into the spotlight with their huge hit "Without You" on Crosstown Rebels last year. Enlisting the vocal services of musical prodigy Seth Troxler on their second release, "Living the Life" is a smart move considering the massive popularity of Troxler right about now. Introduced with a warped and dark Troxler vocal, indecipherable and eerie, it leads into a sensual drum beat which is instantly captivating. Crisp claps and a mellow synth line are integrated bit by bit and once layered, the elements working together make for a downtempo delicacy. The ABA "Therapy Version" is equally alluring, dreamily extending the vocals and meandering smugly along. Whilst it doesn't have the smash and grab of "Without You", it falls effortlessly into a more mature and intriguing category. This is exactly what Art Department needed to do with their second release on CR, instantly diminishing any one hit wonder categorization.

Review: Art Department and Crosstown Rebels seem to have taken the house world by storm in the last two years. Kenny Glasgow and Jonny White's "We Call Love" has been picked apart carefully put back together again by the legendary Balearic beardo DJ Harvey for a limited one sided, hand stamped, hand numbered white label. Slow burning and downtempo, "We Call Love" plays with the original's raw electric guitar melodies, piercing key sequences and chopped vocal snippets. Sensual and lethargically bouncy, it's a late night house track made in typical modern and blase style from the CR camp. Be quick!

Review: Barcelona-based tech house heroes Anthony Middleton and Luca Saporito are back. This time for Damian Lazarus' esteemed Crosstown Rebels imprint with "In The (Last) Moment". The track is equally esoteric as it is atmospheric in the tradition of the label's new sound and perfect for drifting. The woozy, journey like aesthetic is only intensified by Georgia Lewis' hypnotising vocal efforts. On the lip we've got added dance floor drama and cerebral stimulus courtesy of the master himself Robag Wruhme; who as always turns in an emotive and bittersweet epic on "In The (Last) Moment (Robag Ponk Pramen NB remix)" complete with his trademarks: glitchy sound design, beautiful string arrangements and the usual Midas touch for pure deepness.

Review: A four track vinyl sampler of the new compilation series from Crosstown Rebels, Label founder Damian Lazarus introduces us to Spirits. He has compiled what he describes as 'a fresh psychedelic journey into the mind', aiming to bring together a collection of new artists from both his imprints. Gruuv head honchos from Leeds Audiojack deliver the goods (as always!) on the rolling tribal tech house of "Reverie", while Bristolian rising star Dubspeeka serves up a slow-burning and hypnotic journey aimed at the mind (as much as it is for the feet!) on "Lyssa". On the flip, Belgian duo Raw District team up with the amazing Alice Rose on vocals for the Afro inspired rain dance that is "Another Way" while Berlin's Jannis Siopis delivers something a bit more powerful to lead into the peak time on the druggy and strobe-lit darkroom dub of "Be Mine" featuring Elbee Bad.

Review: Poker Flat's Dan Berkson releases his Crosstown Rebels debut in the form of the two track 'Hollow EP'.

Review: The only artist album to be released on Crosstown Rebels, "Familia" was regarded by many as the electronic album of the year. The unique sound of "Familia" appealed to anyone with an appreciation of quality electronic music, and is frankly a work of genius. Crosstown Rebels is at the forefront of the new energy in international club culture. Artists include Kiki & Silversurfer, Jennifer Cardini, Blackstrobe, Ost & Kjex, DJ Koze, Hiem, Rob Mello and Luke Solomon. Pier, one of many cutting edge artists emerging from Chile, is no newcomer to making his own unique style of techno. This year has been his biggest year yet with new productions, a continuous world tour and an appearance this summer at Sven Väth's 'Cocoon' sessions at Amnesia, the club that proves you've really made it. "Hay Consuelo" is a haunting slab of spine-tingling, Latin inspired techno. The addition of the Spanish vocal by Macha gives the track a timeless and magical quality. "Instinct" is a new exclusive piece of work from Pier's fascinating mind. This is a theme in all of his productions; they work on different levels at different stages of the day/night. Samim is the choice of remixer for "Hay Consuelo" and the multi-talented Swiss producer supplies the perfect complement to the original to make this, once again, a very exciting Pier Bucci/Crosstown Rebels release.

Review: Pier Bucci's debut album was always going to be something special, but nothing prepared people for "Familia". The album is a masterpiece from an artist at the very top of his game. Presented as a seamless piece of music, these 10 tracks overflow with the kind of harmonies and rhythms that make "Familia" such a unique and trippy proposition. The perfect balance of headphone sensibility and dancefloor abandon, it sounds like nothing else on the planet.

Review: Pier Bucci's debut album was always going to be something special, but nothing prepared people for "Familia". The album is a masterpiece from an artist at the very top of his game. Presented as a seamless piece of music, these 10 tracks overflow with the kind of harmonies and rhythms that make "Familia" such a unique and trippy proposition. The perfect balance of headphone sensibility and dancefloor abandon, it sounds like nothing else on the planet.

Review: Polish mainstays Catz 'N Dogz have always brought some chatter to their music - whether that's a smart hip-hop sample or twisted sense of rhythm. They tap into sweaty backroom club sounds for this new one on the evergreen Crosstown Rebels as 'Can't Stand' is a heads-down pumper with a steamy, libidinous female vocal that's nicely filtered over thudding kicks. You can always rely on German Robag Wruhme to take things into weird and wonderful territory and that's what he does with Flodder Bukk Rehand, a darker and more menacing rework with fizzing synths and more attitude in the vocals. 'Wake Up' rounds out with a fractured vocal fragment and rousing synth lines.

Review: London-based producer Laurence Matthew Blake has been causing a stir under his Citizenn alias for some time, delivering intoxicating, tactile, otherwordly blends of tech-house, powder-house, garage and electronica for the likes of MadTech, Love Fever, 20:20 Vision and, most recently, Crosstown Rebels. Here, he returns to the latter with Human Interface, his debut album. It's a typically fluid and quietly soulful affair, with dreamy pads, touchy-feely electronics and shuffling dancefloor rhythms the order of the day. While there are a few powder house dancefloor moments - as you'd expect - Blake also doffs a cap to 2-step garage, booming bass-house, skewed synth-pop and, on the wonderful "You Are", string-drenched deep house loveliness

Review: London-based producer Laurence Matthew Blake has been causing a stir under his Citizenn alias for some time, delivering intoxicating, tactile, otherwordly blends of tech-house, powder-house, garage and electronica for the likes of MadTech, Love Fever, 20:20 Vision and, most recently, Crosstown Rebels. Here, he returns to the latter with Human Interface, his debut album. It's a typically fluid and quietly soulful affair, with dreamy pads, touchy-feely electronics and shuffling dancefloor rhythms the order of the day. While there are a few powder house dancefloor moments - as you'd expect - Blake also doffs a cap to 2-step garage, booming bass-house, skewed synth-pop and, on the wonderful "You Are", string-drenched deep house loveliness.

Notes: ""20 years ago, I dreamed a dream of creating a family of like-minded, crazy individuals from all corners of the planet. That dream was Crosstown Rebels. Over these years, I have forged beautiful friendships, discovered very talented artists and tried my best to help, advise and support some of the most colourful characters in dance music. It's been 20 years of madness, magic and music. Now it's been distilled into our own book to mark this milestone. I'm honestly surprised at how much I remembered!" - Damian Lazarus

For 20 years Crosstown Rebels has forged a path as one of the world's leading electronic music labels.

Established in 2003, Damian Lazarus' label manifesto has not changed. Discovering and nurturing new talent has always been the beating heart of the label, with a mission to soundtrack the future of the dancefloor and beyond. Introducing the world to the likes of Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Maceo Plex and Art Department was just the beginning. Today the roster is gloriously international, showcasing the truly global scene that Crosstown has shaped over the years.

Of course, there's the parties too. The early Slash & Burn and Rebel Rave parties paved the way for Damian to create two of the world's most cherished experiences, Get Lost and Day Zero, and in turn setting a benchmark for electronic music events worldwide.

Now the Crosstown Rebels story is told in a new 240 page book. 20 years of madness, magic and music. Starting right back before the beginning and taking us through to the present day, acclaimed electronic music writer Joe Muggs dives into the label's history, interviewing Damian at length and revealing Crosstown's story as never told before. The book brings together countless unseen photographs and artwork taken from the last two decades. It tells the story of how the dance underground battled and triumphed. This is a unique publication, not only for fans of Crosstown Rebels and Damian Lazarus, but also for anyone with an interest in independent label culture and the evolution of dance music over the last 20 years.

- Deluxe 240 page book
- Limited edition with only 400 copies on public sale
- De-bossed hardback cover, printed on FSC certified papers, with alternating paper stocks, book ribbon and G.F. Smith endpapers
- Foreword by Pete Tong MBE
- Comprehensive label discography
- Printed in the UK by PurePrint, the first CarbonNeutral printer in the world

Review: The Crosstown label is now one of the elder statesmen in the scene but it still manages to serve up surprises. This new EP from Davi falls into that category as it explores dark, heads-down house and tech for the dead of night. 'Nosferatu' is heavy with the same sense of doom that you might be filled with should you meet the vampire from which the track takes its name. 'Mirage' is awash with pixelated cosmic melodies that light up the skies above a rolling house beat. With this EP Davi makes another good impression.

Review: UK producer James Denney has appeared on esteemed labels such as Relief, Heidi Presents The Jackathon and Hot Creations in only a short amount of time. This will however be his second offering on Damian Lazarus' Crosstown Rebels: where he teams up with veteran UK producer D.Ramirez. We are pretty sure he still rocks a pretty fabulous hair-do, too! They team up on the dark dancefloor drama of "Stranger Things" which calls to mind the minimal sound of the mid noughties, in particular Konrad Black or Mathew Jonson. Bristolian producer and Skeleton boss Dubspeeka provides a respectful remix which injects more mood and atmosphere into proceedings and backs that epic spoken word performance really well. Second original offering on the flip entitled "Afraid" is a dark electro house stomper that reaches near tribal moments and that razor sharp bassline.

Review: Dennis Cruz is a tune making machine. The Spaniard turns out plenty of house and tech variations on several notable labels and always manages to find a little freshness with each one. Here he is on Damian Lazarus-owned Crosstown Rebels with a couple of solo cuts but also two collaborations. Opener 'Snake Charmer' has a lead flute moody that will do just that over steamy jungle house beats while 'Time Out' is a stripped back house sound deiced by its huge diva vocals. The collabs are firstly 'Revolution' (feat DJ Holographic) with Lazarus himself, which is a slinky and liquid tech house sound for the dead of night, then a minimal and dark roller with Ian Ludvig.

Review: Dennis Cruz and Josh Butler are two of modern house music's most hit making artists. Their contemporary European sound now takes them to Crosstown Rebels for 'Ahora Todo Va,' a festival-ready anthem if ever we heard one. It has a summery, tribal, percussive sound that makes sense outdoors under the sun, with Latin vocals and a shuffling beat that is easy to lock into. Gorgon City remix it into a more twisted and tense tune that builds the energy levels through big synths and epic breakdowns. Both are likely to be all over the place as soon as dance music is unleashed in June.

Review: Brooklyn based producer Serge Devant aligns with Crosstown Rebels and gives us some seriously slinky tech house on the dark side with "Always On My Mind" featuring one seriously humming bassline, emotive strings and big vocals. Italy's Pirupa (who's done stuff previously on Drumcode and Rebellion) gives the track a progressive house style makeover reminiscent of Guy J or Guy Mantzur; don't worry, it's still dark! Stockholm based Studio Barnhus alumni Kornel Kovacs gives the track his rendition, which is a dusty and dreamy deep house jam that's just lovely and possibly our favourite on here. There's a dub version too for those of you less keen on the (in this case) pitch shifted and androgynous vocals.

Review: Damian Lazarus has recently launched a new sister label for more organic and cultural house grooves but his mainstay continues to be a great resource for darker tech cuts. Serge Devant is up next with just that - a new single that is doused in acid and with hints of old school. 'A Little Bit Of Love' has a hooky vocal, too, and some bright chords that add the soul. Art Department & MDL Child remix it into a thumping peak time and emotive vocal house banger and a dub cut is included for more subtle back room sets and headier crowds.

Review: Crosstown Rebels shows something of a different side to usual here - where it normally deals in steely late-night tech, this new one from Dino Lenny - an Italian veteran who has done it all in his time - is a more lush and deep vocal house offering. 'I've Learned That' rolls with a carefree vibe and soulful male and female vocals next to lush strings. A Dino and Fred Conti remix pairs it back to a more funky minimal house vibe and then Shadow Child brings some catchy and juicy garage moves to his remix while Jonathan Kaspar swings low and dubby with his artful rework.

Review: DJ Silversurfer first came to the world's attention with "Welcome to Berlin" (Lasergun) in 2003 - a classic release which was in the Top 3 of every DJ in the know. Expertly run by Damian Lazarus & Matthew Styles, Crosstown Rebels has become the home for the best techno, electro and house releases in the last three years. With artists and releases from Pier Bucci, Kiki & Silversurfer, Jennifer Cardini, Blackstrobe, Ost & Kjex, DJ Koze, Hiem, Rob Mello, Luke Solomon - Crosstown Rebels is at the forefront of the new energy in international club culture. "Ace Of Spades", which features co-production from Kiki, starts off with a distinctive growling bass line and a sharp kick that soon begins to lift you up, higher and higher. Suddenly out comes one of the most distinctive grooves you'll hear all summer. "Dirty Dishes" is a real melon-twister and if used correctly can cause serious damage to the dance floor. Almost a frequency test for your ears, sharp and dragged out bleeps and squeaks provide the melody for a very understated but heavy beat. Warped minimal madness. "Dirty Dishes is right up my tin pan alley. Proper wobbly funk!" - Paul Woodford, "Dirty Dishes is cool. I like it a lot!" - Luke Solomon, "Love both sides!!! Charting it - think it's brilliant. Prefer the slightly darker one that kind of builds more - the other side's good with electro records though cause it's more sparse with weird cut up bits. But they are both fantastic." - Shelley Parker (Haywire).

Review: Fellow Danes Djuma Soundsystem and Yann Coppier team up with King Ayisoba on vocals for "Anyimu". King Ayisoba sings in Frafra, Twi and in English and is a big star in Ghana. This track is the kind of trippy and atmospheric slow burner that you could imagine label boss Damien Lazarus playing during the final hours of one of his legendary Burning Man sets. Who better to get in for a remix than Ibadan main man Jerome Sydenham for the high octane "Ibadan vocal dub" or the slightly more restrained "Ibadan Deepstrumental". The mysterious Johnny Aux lends a hand on the remix too giving the track a dusty and tunnelling deep techno remix, sounding like early Fred P, not bad!

Review: London's Drumtalk is back on the ball after a couple of great twelves on Auntie Flo's Huntleys + Palmers imprint but this time stepping out on Damian Lazarus' well curated pop house institution. "Lose Again" features the gorgeous vocals of Berlin's Josa Peit over a lush and dreamy track complete with a lovely xylophone melody, a groove that'd no doubt catch Lee Burridge's ear. "Wildcard" is more straight ahead; a thumping techno groove with hypnotic synth stabs and a mesmerising melody. Finally "Gamma" is a slow burning epic on the proggy tip that will appeal to fans of Mind Against or Recondite.

Review: Carla Durisch is a Swiss DJ and producer adept in the arcane craft of making trance-state-inducing hybrid dance pieces, evidenced greatly on her latest 'I Just Wanna Dance' EP here. Two collaborations and two solo pieces both appear, the most eminent of which sees her working with Kenyan singer Nanghiti, who lays down effortless vocal choppage and uncanny giggles against a bustling deep house number. Then there's the slipperier Seth Troxler remix, and that's not to mention the builders '4AM' and 'Be The Thing', both darker but no less enchanting.

Review: Crosstown Rebels assemble an A-star team of pioneers and legends for the next mammoth release on the label. 'Touch Your Body' comes courtesy of Felix Da Housecat, Jamie Principle and Vince Lawrence aka The 312 with sublime remixes from Moodymann. Felix Da Housecat is said to have wanted to go back to his Chicago roots and rounded up the other two legends of the Windy City; Lawrence for his spiritual and stylistic guidance and Priniciple for his unmistakable voice which has graced many a house anthem in the last 30 years. "Touch Your Body" conjures the spirit of Classic Chicago on this darkly emotive and bittersweet anthem that's just bound to be a future classic with a sincere nod to the past. Moondymann's stellar remixes on offer take the track down deeper territory.

Review: Following up last year's '&Hope' EP on their Sum Over Histories label, German duo Frankey & Sandrino return this week with a new two tracker featuring two typically atmospheric house journeys for Crosstown Rebels. Embrace the pure dancefloor drama of A side cut 'Optical', a futuristic affair perfect for those eyes closed moments on the dancefloor. Turn over and you have the mesmerising journey into the deep that is 'Gridd' which will captivate you with its rich sonic tapestry that's weaved together using multi-layered melodies.

Review: If you're reading this, you're probably aware of the hype surrounding Crosstown Rebels' latest stars-in-the making, Venezuelan production partnership Fur Coat. With a sound that ticks all the right Crosstown Rebels/Visionquest boxes - shuffling, vaguely atmospheric grooves, fluid basslines and moody, occasionally quietly soulful vocals - there's little doubt that they're destined for the top. Their position as stars is secured by the presence of previous single "You & I", a celebration of party powders that has become something of an anthem.

Review: If you're reading this, you're probably aware of the hype surrounding Crosstown Rebels' latest stars-in-the making, Venezuelan production partnership Fur Coat. With a sound that ticks all the right Crosstown Rebels/Visionquest boxes - shuffling, vaguely atmospheric grooves, fluid basslines and moody, occasionally quietly soulful vocals - there's little doubt that they're destined for the top. Their position as stars is secured by the presence of previous single "You & I", a celebration of party powders that has become something of an anthem.

Review: Made up of Sergio Munoz (formerly known as Delete) and Israel Sunshine, Fur Coat have been resplendent on Crosstown Rebels for some three years now with their warm, romantic take on tech house. On their latest single, the pair wring out a tense rhythmic roller in the form of "U Turn" which makes the most of plucking string sounds and heartfelt synth warbles, while "Borsch" adds even more drama into the mix with a nagging one-note hook and brooding low end growls. "Mumbata" finishes the EP off with a more reflective piece that packs no less punch in the synth department but keeps the overall mood a mellow one.

Review: In something of a surprising move, Sergio 'Delete' Munoz's Fur Coat project returns to Crosstown Rebels with a former member of UK girl group All Saints in tow. Mel Blatt makes all the right moves for a sterling house vocal, keeping the soul piled on thick, while Fur Coat's production makes for a dextrous ride through intricate, textured deep house peppered with found sounds, dusty vinyl rips and an addictive rubbery bassline. DJ Sneak is backing things up with a classically bumping remix that leans on his usual funk licks and splashy hats for the heat of the night, while Just Be head into a more psychedelic territory peppered with colourful synths, but anchored by a humming pad that sits underneath the charming sonic decoration.

Review: New to Crosstown Rebels' 12"s encampment is producer HoneyLuv, who impresses on her debut release for the Damian Lazarus-run label with the fresh heat that is 'Right Spot'. Corralling remixes from Dennis Ferrer and Byron The Aquarius, HoneyLuv's palette is watery, polyrhythmic, hip-housey and fast-moving, channelling every smart move from transitional 'wubs' to tambaleironautic drum progressions, which back up the beats firmly, and move so fast that they could probably snap an ossified hipbone if played back loud enough. The track's central vocal is also an original vocal, pleading with the listener that they meet HoneyLuv at the correct rendezvous, aka. the 'spot', in order to catch the right rave-wave.

Review: Those with a cursory grasp of recent shifts in niche dance music will be fully aware of Luca C and Ali Love, the duo behind Infinity Ink. The former was once an integral part of Cazals whilst the latter has dabbled in all manner of East London scenes over the years. Arising on Crosstown Rebels as Infinity Ink is undoubtedly their most high profile release and they come sporting a new genre in cosmic garage, which sort of sounds like Art Department doing hip house on the basis of "Infinity". Label head Lazarus pulls out a top drawer (and quite appropriate) remixer in the shape of Todd The God Edwards, who drops a signature revision filled with stacatto swinging rhythms and vocal tweaks.

Review: Ali Love and Luca C's huge summer smash "Infinity" gets the remix treatment. It was such a big track Crosstown Rebels have been careful to commission two remixes that won't piddle over the original in disrespect. Naturally they've nailed it. Claude VonStroke builds on the original, keeping a lot of the vocal and adding two walloping basslines that purr and poke against each other glee. Richy Ahmed, meanwhile, totally recreates the original with a new drum structure, deeper bassline and a pitched down vocal. It's not until the jaw-dropping drop that you notice any similarities. Two exemplary examples of remix magic. To Infinity and beyond!