Browse by Label: KINDISCH (GERMANY)

Artist:	EINZELKIND
Title:	Introduction
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 001EP

"Upcoming producer Einzelkind, who has been involved in the Frankfurt record shop Freebase for years, provides the introduction to Get Physical's new sublabel, Kindisch. The imprint's name translates as 'childish,' but it's going to grow up quickly and rival its big brother label if this debut is anything to go on. Following on from his 'Drop 74' contribution to Full Body Workout Volume 2, 'Grundstuck' and 'Freefall' are full of youthful energy. Einzelkind's irreverent approach means that he has no problem getting inspiration from and fusing jacking Chicago rhythms and acid lines with glitchy minimalism, and the dark, prowling bassline sounds that these tracks are based on sound like he's trying to express his own growing pains. Thankfully, the listener and DJ will benefit from his angst-influenced statements: these tracks are powerful and somewhat sinister affairs that make most sense when experienced as a blinding strobe light cuts through the backdrop of dry ice in a darkened club."

Artist:	HAZE FEAT. BIG BULLY & SVEN VT, JAY
Title:	Soul in a Bottle EP
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 002EP

"Fresh from releasing his excellent debut album with Samim as Fuckpony, Jay Haze flies solo for his soulful Kindisch debut. The EP kicks off with the title track, with the US producer in Berlin fusing tantalizing, clicking beats with evocative, old school house chords and a reflective male vocal by his Stateside friend, Big Bully. The end result is refreshingly old school and hypnotic, but at the same time an ultra-modern house track. Next up is 'The First Time,' a track that works on a number of levels. Haze's use of bumping rhythms means that it is a highly effective dancefloor number, while the atmospheric textures and a sexy, seductive vocal by Big Bully reminds us all what it feels like to fall in love for the first time. Finally, there's the dub version of the title track. Although the vocal is absent, this alternate mix is still full of emotion, yet it's easier for DJs to get busy with in the mix."

Artist:	SAMIM & MICHAL
Title:	Circles EP
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 003EP

"Fresh from releasing his excellent debut album with Samim as Fuckpony, Jay Haze flies solo for his soulful Kindisch debut. If you could bottle and sell the emotions that Jay gives to these tracks, you could make a fortune! The EP kicks off with the title track, with the US producer in Berlin fusing tantalizing, clicking beats with evocative, old school house chords and a reflective male vocal by his Stateside friend, Big Bully. The end result is refreshingly old school and hypnotic, but at the same time an ultra-modern house track. Next up is 'NES,' a track that works on a number of levels. Haze's use of bumping rhythms means that it is a highly effective dance floor number, while the atmospheric textures and a sexy, seductive vocal by Big Bully reminds us all what it feels like to fall in love for the first time. Finally, there's 'Game.' If you're looking for a soulful side to your set, then get your hands on Jay Haze's Kindisch debut."

Artist:	EINZELKIND
Title:	Pay 2 Play EP
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 004EP

"Upcoming producer Einzelkind follows his appearance on the Full Body Workout Vol. 2 compilation and his debut on the Get Physical sub-label, Kindisch, with 'Pay 2 Play.' These new tracks venture into the deeper, often evocative ends of techno and house. The title track fuses a percussive old school house groove with deep techno chords. So when the organ line kicks in, it gives you this very original emotion of timeless house. In keeping with Einzelkind's unpredictable tendencies -- he used to make drum'n'bass before he switched to house and techno -- you still can hear something of his former musical alter ego in the second track, 'Bonnieland.' Based on a low-slung, growling bassline, the track gradually evolves to reveal a trippy sequence and lush chords, which sounds like the fusion of a Detroit-y atmosphere with the dynamic of a drum'n'bass track. A strong release that consolidates the unique fingerprint of the two Einzelkind boys from Frankfurt."

Artist:	DISKOJOKKE
Title:	Heft & Plunder EP
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 005EP

"Hailing from the frozen north of Norway, Diskjokke aka Joachim Dyrdahl makes his debut on Get Physical sublabel Kindisch. He comes from one of the coldest parts of Europe, but his warm, quirky, perkussive grooves will melt hearts. Diskjokke hooks up with Vinny Villbass for the leading track 'Meksibobo.' The toughest track of the five, its squelchy acid line and jacking rhythm make nods to classic Chicago house, but without sacrificing the groovy Scandinavian disco feeling. It's followed by 'Gravaersdag,' which is driven by a mournful electronic bass that soars and builds until it reaches an epic climax. This emotional club track has the kind of sadness that seeing a melting polar ice cap evokes. 'Folk I Farta,' a seductive track teeming with mournful piano lines and icy synths, which are held together with tight house claps. The end result is another tripped out, trancy serving of the Norse universe."

Artist:	SKULL, THE
Title:	Enter The Skull
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 006EP

"Get Physical's sub-label reaches number six with the debut from Berlin-based Swedish producer and Mitek label boss, Mikael Stavöstrand. One of the more innovative house and techno producers around, Mikael's admirers include Magda and James Holden -- and as soon as the needle drops on this release, his distinctive grooves will get inside your head too! First up is 'All You Booty Shakers,' an aptly named tracky house jam that will let all the creative DJs get busy. It will also keep the dancers entertained, with its metallic drum sound and weird vocal samples bringing a trippy feeling to the party! It's followed by 'Sensuella,' which sees Mikael opt for a deeper sound. The groove is understated but the melodies are achingly beautiful and this track oozes emotion and captures the feeling of falling in love for the first time as it seeps through the speakers. Next up is 'Keep It Moving,' which returns to the sweaty basement. The combination of repetitive acid riffs, which unfold over murky rhythms, with half-heard vocals will tip any party over the edge and onto the next level. Finally, Mikael goes back to the tracky sound at the start of the EP for 'Soundclash.' There's not much to this one, just a one-note bass, some carefully placed percussion and more very weird vocals, but it'll be a deadly effective assault on the senses in the early hours of the morning."

Artist:	OHARA, RAZ
Title:	Whitmey Na
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 007EP

"Patrick Rasmussen, aka Raz Ohara, is something of an underground superstar. His exciting, forward-thinking releases on Kitty-Yo have earned him favorable comparisons with genius pop-futurists like Beck and Prince. No two Raz releases are the same, and whether he's drawing inspiration from 2-step, minimal techno or classic pop songwriting, his work always sounds fresh and extremely danceable. Kindisch, having put out storming records by Einzelkind, Jay Haze, Samim & Michal and DiskJokke, is now pleased to welcome Raz Ohara to the family with a three-track EP, Whitmey Na, that will set discerning dancefloors on fire. Berlin-based Raz provides three versions of the title track; the A1 is the 'Nass aka Geiger "Ride" Vocal Remix' which straps his hushed, soulful vocals to a minimal house kick and intricate, dubby percussion that wouldn't sound out of place on a Villalobos record. The track has a propulsive, club-ready groove but also plenty of space for Raz's heartbreaking lyrics to breathe. Deep, descending synth chords encroach and recede to spine-tingling effect; the clever drum edits and hissing hi-hats will get hips and feet moving, while the euphoric, impossibly romantic theremin break takes things to the next level. As the track reaches it conclusion, Raz strips the rhythm to its bare bones and introduces swirling, acidic arpeggios - subtle, and devastating.On the flip, Raz's original has a similar leftfield house style, but is perhaps a little more reserved. Melancholy but also uplifting, regretful but also hopeful, the wistful melody and haunting lyrics will stay with you long after the record ends."

Artist:	PLAN K
Title:	Thunder
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 008EP

"Following hot on the heels of strong, idiosyncratic releases from Raz Ohara and Einzelkind, Plan K's Thunder EP is the latest offering from Get Physical's experimental sister imprint, Kindisch. Plan K is Umberto Saba and David Love Calo, friends who learned the art of DJing in Italian clubs like Cocorico in Rimini and Firenze's Tenax during the 1990s. The Thunder EP is their first release as Plan K. EP opener 'Thunder' blossoms from an abstract schaffel intro into trippy, organic boogie -- a gritty analog bassline provides the funk, while trippy effects and cut-up vocal samples cluster around the shrugging beat. This is heavy, heady summer music, as ideal for lounging in the sunshine as it is for getting down in the club or skanking down the street. A2 'No Inspiration' is, despite its title, very much inspired: live sounding drums, artfully deployed synths and horn stabs make this 21st century disco with real purpose and drive. The track concludes with a long, killer drum break that makes this an essential addition to the box for DJs of all persuasions. For 'King of Trans,' Plan K take a completely different approach: driven by a Can or Neu!-like motorik drumbeat and insistent one-note bassline, unlike 'No Inspiration,' this track does live up to its title, trapping the listener in its tight, edgy groove and refusing to let go. The EP closes with 'Bid for Freedom,' another crackling broadcast of retro-futurist dancefloor funk. Sample brass, techy edits and cyclical Italo-style synth motifs move the mind as well as the feet, as Plan K effortlessly collapse past, present and future."

Artist:	EINZELKIND
Title:	La Fiebre Del Loco EP
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 009EP

"Arno Volker and Miguel Ayala, aka Einzelkind, first came to prominence when they supplied the track 'Drop 74' to Get Physical's Full Body Workout Vol. 2 compilation in 2005. Since then, they've cemented their reputation as an extraordinarily talented production team, thanks to the Introduction and Pay 2 Play EPs on Physical's experimental offshoot, Kindisch and, most recently, the Meat is Murder 12" on Physical proper. with La Fiebre Del Loco, their second 12" for the Kindisch, this sound has matured into something truly innovative and spellbinding.The A-side 'Maferefumeco' is a more psychedelic affair. Sampled background voices and an almost tribal conga rhythm set the scene, drawing the listener in without offering any easy release. Einzelkind drop groovy, chopped-up piano chords and ease a super-deep bassline beneath. A treble-y synth line is tweaked, first up, then down, to really work the floor, while the incessant, shuffling drum tattoo never lets up. This is trippy house music that manages to reference the past whilst being firmly rooted in the present, and looking to the future."

Artist:	VITA
Title:	Daydream
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 010EP

"Kindisch scores again with a brand new EP from Vita, aka Berlin-based Swede Mikael Stavöstrand. Mikael, boss of Sunset Disko Records, is no stranger to Kindisch, having previously released an EP on the imprint as The Skull. He adopts the alias Vita for three tracks of sun-kissed minimal funk which employ the vocal talents of Erika Alexandersson. The title-track is a beautifully languid piece of music: Mikael underpins Erika Alexandersson's sleepy vocal with elegant, finger-picked guitar licks which immediately tell us 'Daydream' isn't going to take an obvious route. As the track progresses, the drums toughen ever so slightly, while subtle effects and percussive embellishments come and go like half-forgotten memories. This is a track which, within its modest five minute duration, will transport you to a more beautiful, warm and, above all, psychedelic place -- a blissed-out 'Daydream' from which you won't want to awake. On the flip, you'll find 'Mare Mare' -- a hazy and low-slung but nonetheless raw funk bomb, Erika Alexandersson's lyrics about 'sunlight on your shoulders' providing the perfect counterpoint to the fat, distorted bassline and spacious, mid-paced 4x4 rhythm which drives the track forward. It's all about the way Mikael builds and relieves the percussive intensity, unleashing wave after wave of hectic congas and shakers but repeatedly stripping things back down to that fat, simple and irresistible bass, kickdrum and snare groove. 'Mare Mare' is a deep, heady beachside classic in the making which morphs and mutates in such depth and detail that the ear can scarcely keep up."

Artist:	H.O.S.H.
Title:	White Elephant
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KD 011EP

"Over the past year -- thanks to releases from artists like Jay Haze, Raz O'Hara and Einzelkind -- Kindisch has proved itself to be a prime outlet for left-field electronic music that satisfies the mind and body alike. The latest artist to join the Kindisch fold is H.O.S.H., aka Hamburg native Holger Behn, who brings us a stylish two-tracker entitled White Elephant. Holger has always been concerned with making dance music that stretches the very notion of what dance music can be, demonstrating a restless commitment to individuality and innovation in tandem with an understanding for the floor. A-side 'White Elephant' takes the most unusual sound -- that of a trumpeting elephant -- and subtly manipulates it, building up an intricate scaffolding of 4x4 beats in support. A smooth, shimmying bass line keeps things moving while Holger layers the elephant sounds to create gorgeous, powerful chords that sound like a real brass section. Despite its quirkiness, the effect is incredibly subtle, and the aggregation of skippy percussion hits and synth counterpoints give this track a lightness of touch which an elephant could only dream of! B-side 'Don Alfredo' is a collaboration with Adriano and charts the kind of deep house waters that we all like to take a dip in."

Artist:	MATCHBOX
Title:	U Can Get Sonar
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 014EP

"Having already proved itself as a forward-thinking label which provides a valuable platform for up-and-coming talent alongside better established names, Kindisch once again delivers the goods -- in the form of this debut 12" from Matchbox. In summer 2006 he teamed up with Ilja Coric to unite their different qualities and create tracks that reflect their vision of modern dance music. Matchbox's knowledge of the history of techno music and his experience as a DJ in combination with Ilja's skills as a composer and producer are the basis for a successful collaboration. The 12" opens with a blast of superlative dancefloor funk, 'U Can Get Sonar.' It's immediately obvious that this track is the creation of someone who knows -- as a fan, DJ, record-seller and musician -- what works on the dancefloor, what sounds good -- and has endeavored to make his record satisfy us on all counts. Carried along by an unbelievably buoyant bassline, purring, deep house-style chords and crystalline percussion, the track climaxes in waves of synthesized strings. 'Upad Aah' is a vivacious, skippy dancefloor track, its constituent bass and drum elements rounded and smoothed for maximum bounce; sharp, pressurized snares provide a glorious counterpoint, as quasi-tribal percussion, and airy African female vocals are layered over the top. The result is fresh, powerful and eminently danceable. 'Persuasion' is a deep, swinging club track; once again that warm bass is at the forefront, with clipped yet languid chords building melody around it as."

Artist:	SKULL, THE
Title:	Must Have Back
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 015EP

"The Skull returns to Kindisch with four impeccably sultry and leftfield dancefloor cuts. 'Must Have Back' is a silky, chicaning mix of ice-cool male vocals and slick, vacuum-packed percussion that will prove devastating to discerning dancefloors, while 'Lalalala' is a raw, spaced-out house jam that serves up spry, bouncy congas, wobbly bass and clipped hi-hat patterns with no small amount of dubby echo and delay. 'Forever Ever' is a wonderfully trippy slice of minimal techno, a heady bass and percussion workout haunted by the blue, smoky ghosts of jazz keys. Be careful -- you may well find yourself hypnotized forever.The mood is less abstract but no less intense or inviting for deep, reverb-laden closing track, 'Lovesong.' An insistent kick-drum and mind-bending FX make this prime dancefloor material, but the mood of the track is more complex -- wistful, pining, mindful of the past, expectant of the future -- a love song through and through."

Artist:	STARR, RIVA
Title:	War Drums
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 016EP

"In less than one year, Riva Starr has become one of the most talked-about house artists, thanks to a string of blinding releases that started with the 'Thizzle'/'China Gum' 12" for Jesse Rose's Frontroom Recordings. He followed this up with the Bubble and La Conga EPs for Claude Vonstroke's Dirtybird label, the latter reaching the top ten in the Beatport tech house chart and top fifteen in the global chart. 'War Drums' opens the tribal theme of this 12"; a slower tempo affair that's (literally) all in the beats, with drums not only iterating the rhythm but also the meandering, unsettling melody -- Riva Starr makes drums sing! 'War Drums' is aimed squarely at its murkier but no less intoxicating underbelly. B1 'Maria (Dub)' isn't so much a track as a stampede, driven by thumping tribal percussion mingled with Latin-sounding vocal, piano and woodwind loops. Riva whips up disparate sonic elements up into explosion after explosion of ecstatic carnival color, releasing the tension with devastating bass drops and an assured sense of house dynamics. It's back overground for B2, 'La Gatta,' a track characterized by a bass line that positively attacks the listener and commands you to dance."

Artist:	MEHLHART, DANIEL
Title:	Origami
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 017EP

"Daniel Mehlhart steps up to the plate for Kindisch's seventeenth release, Origami - an exquisitely deep, languid house jam laced with strung-out, processed Spanish guitar and gently euphoric xylophone arpeggios. 'Origami' is languid, yes, but not exactly laid-back: it's held up and propelled forward by a gently vibrating lattice of kick-drum and snare hits, through which a dubby, molten bass-line and taut, time-keeping chords dreamily but determinedly flow. The perfect soundtrack to the mixed pace of summer's long days and even longer nights. Mehlhart harks back to his acclaimed past releases on Karmarouge and Neutonmusic for 'Alles Klar Alles Easy,' which sees brushed drum and shaker sounds edited into a quietly explosive techno work-out with serious swing. 'Fata Morgana' begins in a more linear, four-to-the-floor style, but those percussive flourishes quickly accrue into something more strange, and then out of the ether comes an entrancing, South American-style chorus line. The voices mingle imperceptibly with woodblock strikes and caustic snares, injecting the techno DNA of 'Fata Morgana' with a sick and psychedelic voodoo funk. With this 12″ Kindisch once again proves itself to be a preeminent stable for experimental, expressive dance-floor music, and Daniel Mehlhart affirms his status as one of our most daring and capable producers."

Artist:	BRAEMER & PHILIP BADER, SASCHA
Title:	Mamba Drums
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 018EP

"Kindisch is now eighteen releases old, and its mission -- to uncover new talent, and to provide a platform for producers to evolve and experiment -- is more passionate than ever. This time, the reins are handed to Sascha Braemer, aka Hirtenfellner, and Philip Bader, who build on the promise of their releases on Sup Dub and Get Physical. 'Mamba Drums' is, as its name suggests, a percussive, Latin-tinged affair, with sweeping builds and heavy drops, layer upon layer of locomotive percussion and a skeletal four-note vamp designed to whip the listener into a state of frenzy (and sure to be successful in this aim!). A male vocal sample pervades on 'Thrill,' this time more gruff, more laconic, and edited so that the words become another percussive element rather than carriers of meaning. Deep whirlpools of delay open up below a surface drift of jazz-tinged chords; from a minimalist sound palette, Bader and Braemer paint a vastly evocative, effusive picture that will transport the listener, or dancefloor, to a strange and addictive place. 'Put your arms around me,' implores the soul-infused vocal sample on B 'Around,' over a yawning vista of synth chords bridged with sibilant snares and subtle but earth-moving edits that leave no doubt as to Braemer and Bader's mastery of dancefloor dynamics."

Artist:	EINZELKIND
Title:	Out With A Bang
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 019EP

"Kindisch is 19 releases old, and its latest offering -- courtesy of Einzelkind -- is a glowing affirmation of what the label stands for: namely style, innovation and raw dancefloor power. This new three-tracker opens with 'Out With A Bang,' a lean, pointillist house track that sees dizzying FX swimming around near-percussive piano stabs and abstract vocal snippets, all set to a heavy kickdrum, smacking snares and hefty yet subdued bass detonations. As Einzelkind coax the piano loops to the fore, the overall effect is at once subtle and utterly direct. 'No News Good News' is no less bewitching: a minimal drum pattern and a powerful but padded bass line anchor the track, as whooshing, haunted electronic sounds surge and slither in from the edges of the sound-field. Three minutes in, a crescendo of oscillating, acid-fried synth notes rises up -- a rush-inducing rave signal that dissipates almost as quickly as it arrives, leaving the stripped-down groove to work its tireless magic. A second, yet more explosive breakdown ushers in taut snare sounds and a healthy injection of funk. Closing work-out 'AKA The Groove' is a coy, engrossing rhythm track underscored by a bass line that truly growls, and layers of melodious, zig-zagging percussion that lend a delicately tribal sensibility to proceedings. Einzelkind have done it again -- producing an EP which is psychedelic and sensuous, cerebral yet resoundingly pleasure-centric."

Artist:	DJ T.
Title:	Booty Call
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 020EP

"The once-fledgling Kindisch record label has flourished due to its focus on what the label was intended for: bumping, forward-thinking underground house music. Although the label has featured such artists as Samim, Jay Haze & Einzelkind, the last few have focused on a new breed of talent. Much of this talent has been selected by one of the label's creators, DJ T., who has helped to ennoble Kindisch to its current level. And so comes about DJ T.'s first release on the label with the help of his frequent studio whiz, Matthias Tanzmann. They have crafted the single thing everyone wants on an uneventful autumn evening: A1. 'Booty Call': the title says it all, a call for all booties -- big or small -- to migrate to the dancefloor. An orgy of percussion and low-end rumble lift you from your head-bobbing slump up against the wall and firmly plants you right in the sweet spot of the dancefloor, where the rising energy hits a climax. There is a pause, and then the most noticeable sound of the track hits: the booty call. One artist credited with invigorating the Kindisch label, is the young Frankfurt-based producer Daniel Mehlhart, whose first (and hopefully not last) release Origami was a highlight of last summer. In his 'Booty Call Remix,' one can immediately hear his style thrust into the main groove of the track, injecting it with a heavier feel and bringing forth a whole slew of new effects and sounds including a hypnotizing African vocal. This marks a small milestone as the 20th release of the label."

Artist:	KENO, DAVID
Title:	Discoteca
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 021EP

"David Keno is not as 'wet behind the ears' as one might think. Having released well over 30 tunes while perfecting his sound with a slew of well-received releases on Offenbach-based i220 and many other labels before, he has now started his own successful Keno Records. This EP oozes Keno's distinct style, which is comprised of burly beats built from scratch and simple effective rhythms intended not to intimidate but alleviate. This is never more evident than on the EP's title track, 'Discoteca,' which uses a heavily filtered Latino male vocal. One that slides in and out of the only spaces in the frequency field that are not filled with chunky beats and guitar samples sliced within an inch of their lives -- albeit well disguised, after being run through a myriad of distortions and filters. 'Karacho' follows suit with those signature beats, but this time Keno asks the guitar player to take five while the trumpet player gets some. Flagrantly utilizing several horn sections all molded together and tweaked with a pinch of flange on top to keep the groove tenderly skipping along. The previous side of this 12" enthralls with two exciting A- sides that set up a mild juxtaposition to the quirky, yet deep and euphoric elements of 'Grutane.' Clean organ melodies are sewn together with contorted shakers tripled with some subtle effects to make this a perfect builder of a track. This is exactly the tune to ease the crowd back and rub their shoulders. If there is the slightest bit of tension, then 'Grutane' is precisely the right tool to rub it out like a good Thai massage. Discoteca is a splendid trio of tunes that the Kindisch crew is extremely excited about, and equally as excited to welcome David Keno into the family. 2008 has quite possibly been the labels best year in its short history and this release carries the high standard Kindisch has reached into 2009."

Artist:	MEHLHART, DANIEL
Title:	Scharade
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 022EP

"The house roots of Distracted Conscience are present right from the onset. Using a double pump kick to inject a pinch more of energy into the already flourishing habitat of off-kilter and spooky sound effects. So many in fact it is easy to see how he came up with the name, 'Distracted Conscience,' as there are more effects floating around in this track than thoughts in the head of an 8-year-old who forgot his daily dose of Ritalin. He turns to an ethnic vocal on 'Alura' again, but keeping the overall mood of this outing a bit deeper. He pulls out even more percussion instruments including extra shakers, toms and bongos all marching along harmoniously. This is a head down, hands-up, side-to-side bopper that just keeps quietly elevating as subtle elements are added and subtracted throughout the duration of the tune. A coherent composition and DJ tool all in one. Although this is his second release there are no signs of a sophomore slump anywhere in site; as Daniel Mehlhart's talent lies in his unique, but subtle ability to gel different elements of music together. Only good things are coming out of this young man's studio and we can't wait to see what the next batch will turn out like, but for now just savor the flavor of this freshly baked batch of goodness."

Artist:	JAXSON & DAVID KENO
Title:	Tout Le Temps
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 023EP

"Although Jaxson and Keno both have successful solo projects and have previously worked together before, this collaboration is bound to be their most notable release yet. A fusion of house, funk, Latin and techno, all meet at the crossroads of their studios for a 4 track EP of sundry beats and fresh flavors. Clearly the A-side, 'Tout Le Temps' is comprised of a clever hook and a hazy Latino vocal sample, which carries the initial groove right into an originally played synth section. A good example of a refreshing approach to adding effects and using sounds. 'Tarantella' as the title might suggest, one might expect a track that would scare the living day lights out of you, but it has more of a 'creeping up from behind you' sort of vibe. A subtlety creeping groove subliminally enters your unconscious mind carrying a secret message. What is that message you ask? Dance! The congas on 'Red Baron' sound so live you can almost here the players licking their fingers. Congas might be the groove in the heart of this tune, but the melody of the slick synth stabs and rising strings are what ultimately breath energy and spunk into this roller. 'Karate Kid' initially has a minimal feel, but once the hacked up guitar and vocals come in, you can put those dirty thoughts to rest. Abundant with an overwhelming amount of unique and interesting sounds, secure this tunes ability to prick up the ears of finicky DJs and clubbers alike."

Artist:	HERLIHY, GAVIN
Title:	Games Of Dares
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 024EP

"After blazing a trail through all things house and techno over the last year our favorite Irishman returns to the Kindisch sandbox with 3 funk-shoveling dance floor weapons. The last year has seen him contribute remixes and releases to an onslaught of respectable labels including the likes of Ben Watt's Buzzin' Fly, Sven Väth's Cocoon and Luciano's Cadenza. Ok, put your tongue back in your mouth and let the music wipe up that mess you just made on the floor. Hefty and hulking right from the beginning 'Tension, Release' is a carnal beast of heavyweight House. No 'girlie-man-back-in-bed-at-4 A.M'. House here. This is 'look-down-at-your-watch-say, 'screw it' and-soldier-on-to-the-after-party' beats. Fully equipped with heavy artillery consisting of ray gun synthesizer effects, chanting vocals and warped clunking bells. This is a versatile and unique tool that will be applauded by DJ's from many different genres. 'Expression' is a testament to Gavin's sound. You can here his signature touch on the track right through the bubbling melodic bass line, finicky detail to sound design and his ability to effortlessly layer sounds. This is one of those tracks that has his mark all over it, proving he is not just following the pack. There is not too much that is random about 'The Random.' An upright guitar bass line are the backbone of this bad boy, but really what whisks you away and off your feet is the modulating filtered pads. Their simple melody spreads warmth and feeling like a fireplace in a chilled Norwegian hut. People like Gavin are why electronic music is moving forward. Technology has given us endless possibilities as well as the means to attain them. There is so much room to explore, and Herlihy is one of those people who are not afraid to put on the hard hat and jump in head first. He is definitely one to watch for the future, which is just fine with us."

Artist:	GLIMPSE & ALEX JONES
Title:	True Friends
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 025EP

"Christopher Spero a.k.a Glimpse has really made a name for himself the way that producers and DJs in this day and age should: By making tasteful music of the highest caliber; and putting substance over style. These two tracks, co-produced with frequent collaborator and head of the Hypercolour label, Alex Jones, put that said taste on display in a refined and elegant form of house music. 'True Friends' pumps right from the beginning with a chunky rolling kick drum only made denser by the thick brushing percussion that surrounds it. Before the beats become too overwhelming, a soothing male vocal drifts in, reminding us how hard it is these days to find a true friend. A stark tune of epic proportions. Returning with a similar pressure from drum programming aesthetic, which basically means hefty percussion layered over warm and tumbling drums. 'Cambria' sets itself apart from the A-side with a more open-air vibe. Light piano notes float along side softly played wind instruments, creating a surreal dreamlike audio experience that still has the tools to do damage on the dance floor. Glimpse and Alex Jones have really put some true style, grace and class into their music. Masters at creating a distinctive sound that exists in the space where warm and lush tones meet musicality and stimulation. A summer record with good vibes scrawled all over it."

Artist:	MEAT & CHRIS WOOD
Title:	Le Yack Noir
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 026EP

"After collaborations from Berliners Jaxson & David Keno and Londoners Glimpse & Alex Jones, Kindisch heads to the Southern hub of Germany's house source: Frankfurt. This time reaping the harvest from the joined forces of Level Non Zero label owner Chris Wood and the main man behind one of the most infamous record stores in the world, Meat. Both have released acclaimed records on labels such as Get Physical, Below and Level Non Zero. 'Le Beat N'est Pas Triste' is a straight up sweat on the walls filthy tech-house number. Off kilter snares, crowd risings chants and pleasantly distorted vocals that sound like they came out of a '80s horror science fiction film, squeeze every drop of energy out of the sound system. This is one of those tracks you wish you could hear when running from ruthless gangsters through a run down industrial city. We at Kindisch love grimy, thick and choppy percussion, in fact -- the heavier the better. 'Le Yack Noir' is just that: a percussive workout combined with some drum machine claps all riding a wave of rising sub bass. Although that could be enough to keep this tune going, the boys are not satisfied and decide to snaz it up by tossing in some actual Yak mating calls, squeaks, diced and pitched vocals. Just don't play this one too loud in the wilderness. Rounding it out is a little comedown from the sonic high that the first two tunes have induced. 'Outil' utilizes a more bouncy old-school house bass line that sits comfortably along side the disco claps and filtered organ stabs. Chris and Meat's studio skills and deep understanding of electronic music seem like a match made in heaven. That is if your heaven is Saturday night at 3AM. If so, then you better make sure you have this record on you when the man upstairs dial's your number."

Artist:	KENO, DAVID
Title:	Feast
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 028EP

"David Keno is going for the trifecta with Feast, his 3rd Kindisch release of 2009. Following on from his excellent label debut Discoteca, and his storming Tout Le Temps collaboration with Jaxson, Keno is back with the 3-track smorgasbord that is Feast. Starting off his career with a number of releases on Corrado Izo's 1220 label, David Keno has since cut his teeth with Morris Audio Citysport Edition and Frankie Rec, and has honed his sound into a fresh combination of masterfully constructed beats, perfectly pitched percussive elements and infectious melodies -- all the right elements for dancefloor devastation! Feast shows David Keno taking a leaf out of the book of US westcoast house pioneers, and giving the sound a new perspective. 'Bonito' opens with a hint of cheeky Latin swing and demi-percussion, before breaking into a tough jacking beat and boompty house bassline. A lone, melancholy string sample in the second half define the track by injecting a touch of unexpected quirkiness into the mix. Keeping the momentum going is '808', a slightly deeper affair based on a throbbing, undulating bassline and conga-led percussion. Simplicity is the key to this drum machine tribute, as stabs of percussion are fused together with soulful scatting vocals, for a deeply funk flavoured house workout. Last but certainly not least, title track 'Feast' rides on a pulsating, low bassline, a subtle synth tone, and a haunting keys melody that build a moody atmosphere. Expertly combined this with the kind of jerky cut-up vocals and samples that get the shoulders bumping and the feet moving, Keno showcases true inventiveness with dancefloor appeal. With Feast David Keno is not cementing his place within the Kindisch family, he's also building his reputation as a young producer to be reckoned with!"

Artist:	DJ T.
Title:	Try To Understand
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 029EP

"DJ T. has proved there is no substitute for experience. A career in dance music that spans three decades has trained him well in the nuances of what it takes to keep up with the demands of a grueling 2009 that included the release of his second album, embarking on six month-long worldwide tour, while still heading up the A&R for the Get Physical, Get Digital and Kindisch labels. The latter of these imprints is the worthy recipient of his, and studio partner Thomas Schumacher's final release of the year. Slow-building percussion rhythms are an effect that T. and Schumacher have mastered as a means to give 'Try To Understand' elapsing energy, rather than all balled up into four bar loops over six minutes. Putting in effort and sparing no sound of detailed individualization has a genuine lasting affect, and the main reason the tunes stay a cut above the rest. 'Try To Understand' is a seminal track that perfectly epitomizes what the Kindisch label stands for. T. calls up one of his favorite producers of this year, &ME. &why not? &ME has been smashing dance floors all year long with his tune 'F.I.R.'. He flips the script on 'Try To Understand' by adding a dash of techno, a pinch of 909 flavor and a whole lot of bass. Enough in fact to huff and puff down the walls of any club. Pierce & Jerl get nominated to grace 'Try To Understand' with their brand of 'Cologne-honed' funk. This comes in the form of slightly pitching down the vocals, to give the tune that 'turn the lights down and turn the volume up' effect. Some slight tweaks of the percussion and a bubblier bass line make 'Try To Understand' a little easier to get."

Artist:	FINDLING & LIHAB
Title:	Stay Down
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 030EP

This is the first single from Munich-based duo Findling & Lihab for Kindisch. A bubbling, percussive groove is the heart of "Stay Down," but that isn't the only thing that pushes this tune to the forefront of rhythmic and melodic tech-house -- the tune is also topped off with a Southern bluegrass vocal. "Reversed Trust" takes you down memory lane with crunchy New York City house beats, infused with luscious, undulating pads and filtrated stabs. Findling & Lihab leave the filler behind.

Artist:	DELETE
Title:	1986
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 031EP

Delete aka Sergio Muñoz presents his debut three-track EP for Kindisch. "1986" does not boast any sci-fi effects or otherworldly sounds; it does, however, have one of the catchiest bass lines out there. "Our Generation" pours a real telltale Chicago house vibe, complete with Derrick Carter-style vocals and an infectious four-note pad melody. "Lunchbox" runs a bit deeper than the first two tracks, as it is rolled along by little percussion edits and snippets that evoke a more subtle, laid-back vibe.

Artist:	SIANO, NOA
Title:	Track For Lyn
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 032EP

Intriguing newcomer Noa Siano has an affinity for deep soulful house. "Track For Lyn" is an overwhelming experience of diva vocals fused with gritty house beats. The pair of tunes on the B-side is also brimming with a rough analog sound. "Deep Down" puts this to work through battering snare hits, soulful vocals and the sound of modern electronics. "Kwani" delves even deeper into the roots of soul with chants, congas and wooden percussion, all jammed into a 7-minute 4x4 beat.

Artist:	OMURAH
Title:	Paranormal Symphonies
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 034EP

Patrick Rasmussen's musical worldview goes beyond the adjectives that are continuously used to describe his music -- eclectic, accomplished, experimental. Weightless deep-space sounds introduce "Die Hochzeit," with looped, finger-plucked strings, and a tide of deep, formless pulses and harmonica trails that are pursued by galloping rhythm, created from the marriage of bass and acoustic guitars. The original version of "Paranormal Symphony" will undoubtedly draw comparison to Ricardo Villalobos. Hemmed by a subtle house beat, "Paranormal Symphony" slowly buds and unfurls.

Artist:	OHARA, RAZ
Title:	See It Coming
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 038EP

On the See It Coming EP, Raz Ohara holds true to his style of layering ghostly vocals with haunting melodies coupled with ambient percussive elements. The title track is a colorful blend of melancholic tones on a chilled canvas of percussion. Raz brings out the bass on "Deeper," as dissonant vocal chops harmonize over a heavy kick. NU remixes "See It Coming" on the B-side and there's also the track "All's Been Said (Tool Mix)" -- a tense mix of pressure and eerie vocals.

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Artist:	JACUZZI BOYS & BASTIAN SCHUSTER
Title:	Lady Lover
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 033EP