“Pixel” (sample 1) is a minimal machine funk track that preserves the distinctive pulse and pad textures characteristic of ’80s retro electro while being refined with Detroit-style, intricate mechanical sounds—its solid foundation makes its intense funkiness all the more striking. Also being reissued simultaneously are three completely unreleased t ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)racks from the same period, including “Inkjet”—a precursor to the more aggressive and hard-hitting sound associated with the DOPPLEREFFEKT moniker—alongside other tracks that served as the seeds for subsequent projects. With the reissues of DREXCIYA’s past works steadily progressing, this is a massive discovery from Gerald Donald—especially considering that it was once thought nearly impossible to unearth completely unreleased material, even including related works. It’s truly impressive. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From 〈LOST CONTROL 2097〉, the label run by BLACK EYES — an offshoot of the long-running party "LOST CONTROL" and a name gathering followers as an NTS resident — comes a release by WALT J, the man behind the Detroit cult classic "Reborn" (1997) (he'd previously appeared as a remixer, but this is his first solo outing here)! "Resonance" (sample1) is ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)Motor City house built in multiple layers of texture: loud open cymbals and heavy kicks, a chord refrain that pulls it all together deep and dreamy, topped with PRINCE OF HYDRO's hypnotic poetry. "Love Petals" (sample2), where crisp percussion meets dreamy keys, is a refix of a gem dug out of his private archives. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Catalog No. 8 from 〈FOUR FRAMED MUSIC〉, a subsidiary of the renowned Dutch label 〈DEEPTRAX RECORDS〉! “Solo Imperiale,” a high-quality deep house track that seamlessly blends warm rose piano, organic percussion, and a undulating bassline, features an exquisite remix by Detroit legend RICK WADE, who infuses his own smoky, pitch-black house groove int ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)o the track. The B-side features “Echoes Of The Tribe” (sample 1), a tribal house track finished with a more organic and spiritual vibe, remixed by veteran Trinidadian producer DEEP, who has long been a close collaborator of RON TRENT! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

THOMAS XU—who resonated with THEO PARRISH, dropped his debut EP on *SOUND SIGNATURE* as a split with JULION DE'ANGELO, and has since honed his Machine Soul sound on *STEADY FLIGHT CIRCLE*—is back with a new release! Starting with an intro where electronic sounds intersect chaotically, the track unfolds into an emotional deep house track Kicking thi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ngs off with “Canteloupe Walk” (sample 1), followed by “Windy City Produce” (sample 2)—a raw, intense machine jam infused with soul—these six tracks showcase a beauty born precisely from embracing dissonance and friction. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From the 〈DET 313〉 series—which features limited-edition reissues of carefully selected tracks from the 〈TEKNOTIKA〉 back catalog—comes a reissue of the renowned Detroit cult classic “Pimping People In High Places,” including the 2019 remix version! Included is the “Woodward Ave Mix” (sample 1), featured on the original release and particularly popu ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)lar for its strong dub influence, raw drum texture, and smoky soundscape that draws you in. Also included is the “album mix” (sample 3), which was released later as a single and evokes a sense of futurism through cut-up samples and eerie chord progressions! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The originator himself, JUAN ATKINS, has released a new track titled “I.D.L.E” as a Model 500 release from his own label, METROPLEX. This machine-driven funk track unfolds with the precision and restrained style that have defined the Model 500’s sound for decades. (sample1) is a relentless track featuring sophisticated, solid electro rhythms, weird ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) vocals, and the ultimate in cyber-synthesis—a track that feels like a direct assault on the reticular formation of the brainstem. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

An album produced by Detroit ghetto-tech producer Sheefy McFly in collaboration with female artists from the Detroit underground whom he admires. Featuring vocals from local legends and rising stars—including singers, performers, DJs, and designers such as DJ Mo'Betta, Bevlove, Lola Damone, Tiptonaires, and Etherpussy—this album showcases a diverse ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi) range of local talent. From a remix of the local classic “You’re Mine” to “Where the $ At?,” recorded on a smartphone while still riding the momentum of a post-party high, this album delivers a raw sound that traverses ghetto-tech, house, Detroit rap, R&B, electro, and footwork—capturing the city’s culture and its ever-evolving energy. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

Originally a supergroup featuring members of ANTHONY SHAKIR and DOPPLEREFFEKT that pioneered Detroit electro with a cutting-edge edge, DER ZYKLUS transitioned into GERALD DONALD’s solo work, and this cult classic from the period when his approach evolved toward setting scientific concepts themselves to music is now being reissued! We have a limited quantity in stock. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

This single by HEINRICH MUELLER (DOPPLEREFFEKT, ARPANET, etc.)—widely regarded as his greatest masterpiece since the famous Dopplereffekt album Calabi Yau Space—has seen its secondhand price skyrocket year after year, and is finally being reissued on the CLONE AQUALUNG SERIES! It’s packed with classics, including “Mxyzptlk”—a liquid electronic funk ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) track where the synthesizer sounds like bubbling liquid—and “Formenverwandler,” with its sweet, retro electro sound. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

SCOTT AVERY’s Motor City techno label, 48208 WORLD, has released a conceptual work that takes a step beyond the raw Detroit sound! ANTHONY "MATHIAS" R., who has been exploring beatdown house in the tradition of DETROIT ESCALATOR COMPANY and CARL CRAIG, has produced a listening album inspired by Japanese jazz cafes. Led by the title track “Kissa” (s ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ample 1)—which combines a synth sound that encourages deep immersion and introspection with a rhythm that seems to mark the passage of time—the album masterfully pays homage to the calm yet slightly tense atmosphere of a Japanese jazz café through electronics and intricate beats! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new release from “REPETITIVE RHYTHM RESEARCH,” the sister label of the renowned Dutch techno label “CLONE”! Using various aliases such as FIX, FREQUENCY, and FORMAT, he has released music on legendary labels like “RUSH HOUR,” “R&S,” and “KOMPAKT.” ORLANDO VOORN—a legend who brought the Detroit sound to the Netherlands and remains active on the fr ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ont lines today—has revived the alias THE NIGHTTRIPPER, which he once used! Featuring a relentlessly repeating synth phrase with hypnotic effects, this newly recorded track races along on raw, Detroit-inspired techno vibes “Bam Bam (Phase One Mix)” (sample1) is included, of course, along with two remixes that reimagine the classic “Tone Exploitation”—a track widely regarded as a masterpiece under his own name! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

An essential compilation tracing the career of JOHN BELTRAN—an artist who has left a legacy of masterpieces on prestigious labels such as 〈R&S〉, 〈PEACEFROG〉, and 〈UNIQUITY〉, and who is considered one of the modern pillars of ambient techno and the Detroit scene—is now available! “Aquatic (Carl Craig’s Save The World Mix)” (sample 1)—a deep techno m ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)asterpiece co-produced with OPEN HOUSE and remixed by CARL CRAIG—continues to command high prices on the secondhand market. The classic “Fragile”—a track that sublimates atmospheric soundscapes inspired by nature into techno—is included here not only in its original version but also with a new remix by TERRACE! This definitive collection features five original tracks from the ’90s, including previously unreleased material, as well as a new remix by DETROIT IN EFFECT. With a masterful design that captures the liminal boundary between deep house and techno with mystical beauty, this collection features nothing but classics that are still beloved as Detroit dancefloor anthems today. Given how difficult it is to gather them all in one place, this compilation and reissue is a true delight. Be sure to check out the tracklist. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

自身の主宰する〈HARMONIE PARK〉を活動軸に20年以上にわたってオリジナリティ溢れるデトロイトディープサウンド/ビートダウンを探求し続けるRICK WADE、ポルトガルで新たに立ち上げられたレーベル〈COLLECT〉3番に登場！心地よいムードと催眠的な浮遊感を併せ持つ妖艶ビートダウン「Just Beneath」(sample1)に始まり、催眠サイケデリックなシンセループを軸に徐々にテンションをウォーミーに解放していく「FM 86」(sample2)、ラテンとライバルドラムとローズの甘美なハウスジャム「Yearning」(sample3)まで。 (Akie)

A dream collaboration on the Detroit-based label AE RECORDINGS, helmed by THOR, OCTAL INDUSTRIES, and OHM! This collaboration between LUKE HESS—a leading talent in the Detroit scene—and Icelandic techno legend THOR came about following a studio session in Detroit and was produced after several days of intensive recording. From “Third Wave” (sample ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)1)—where soulful chords meet a tight, minimal groove—to “Induction” (sample 2), a dub-tech track that delivers a sharp yet deep sense of drive, these deep dance productions showcase the chemical reaction between the artists’ respective roots! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The duo ULF OCH ANDREAS is formed by ULF ERIKSSON, founder of the independent label and art platform KONTRA MUSIC in Malmo, Sweden, and ANDREAS TILLIANDER, an innovator of click-and-cut cutting-edge electronic music! Starting with "Hus" (sample 1), a heavy low house track with melodic development and keys tracing sentimental chords, the duo deliver ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)s a minimalist Detroit-influenced left-field techno track "Triangelen" (sample 3). It maneuvers a heavy depth and outputs a dramatic dance sound. Vinyl only! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

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『Detroit powerhouse vocal trio Dames Brown make their long-awaited debut with ‘Take Me As I Am’, a bold, soulful celebration of the Motor City’s sound and a heartfelt tribute to their late mentor, Amp Fiddler. Crafted at Amp’s legendary home studio, the album captures the essence of Detroit through rich in ...Read morestrumentation, gospel-infused harmonies, and unfiltered soul. Blending house, funk, techno, and 70s groove, Take Me As I Am embodies the city’s spirit; timeless, raw, and full of life. Featuring collaborations with Detroit icons Andrés, Eddie Fowlkes, and Waajeed, standout tracks like ‘You’re The One For Me’, ‘Glory’, and ‘What Would You Do’ showcase the trio’s unmatched energy and vocal chemistry. Across fourteen tracks, Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury, and LaRae Starr channel the soul of Motown, the groove of Parliament Funkadelic, and the power of Aretha Franklin, uniting their influences into one authentic, uplifting sound. With nearly a decade of releases on Defected and its sub-labels, including collaborations with Sophie Lloyd, The Vision, Floorplan, and Horse Meat Disco, Dames Brown continue to shine as one of Detroit’s most dynamic vocal collectives. ‘Take Me As I Am’ is more than an album… it’s a declaration of love, legacy, and Detroit soul.』

“Paisa Querida” (sample 1) is a high-quality deep house track that fuses a sentimentally surging melodic phrase with the driving force of a Chicago-style acid bassline. I’m completely captivated by the charming lead melody on “J I C C T Q M” (sample 3), which features light and lively percussive drumming. And then there’s the remix “Live Your Life” ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) (sample 2), where Detroit heavyweight OMAR S refines the sound and drops R&B vocals, unleashing his signature style. From the timbres to the basslines, every detail of this work shines with a deep reverence for Chicago and Detroit. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

He’s back on the long-established electro label INTERDIMENSIONAL TRANSMISSIONS, run by ECTOMORPH and home to artists like NEEL, JAMAL MOSS, and LOVE LETTERS! ANDY TOTH, aka DR TOEFINGER, is a master craftsman who has handled engineering and mixing for numerous artists, including MIKE HUCKABY. “Sycorax” (sample1) is absolutely fantastic—a three-man ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)cell of tightly woven, meandering bass, snappy drums, and hypnotic acid lines that makes for a crisp, danceable track. The sci-fi cinematic lead track “Mind Lock” (sample 2), featuring multi-layered samples and synths, also includes a remix by BMG! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Composed in 2016 as an original soundtrack that pays homage to Méliès’ fantastical and theatrical vision while adding a unique interpretation rooted in Detroit’s cutting-edge electronic music scene, this track—previously performed live at venues such as “Silencio,” the club founded by David Lynch—is finally being released on physical media! Featuri ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ng tracks like the slow techno “A Trip To The Moon” (sample 1), with its minimal, looping, spacey synths, and “Proposition” (sample 2), an electronic track that soars into space with high-pitched, layered synth chains "Proposition" (sample 2)—which soars into space with high-pitched layered synth chains—the album skillfully incorporates foley (sound effects) to introduce fresh perspectives without compromising the film’s atmosphere. The cover art is faithful to the original, and this is a limited-edition pressing! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Veteran DJ 3000—also known for having been christened “MAD” MIKE by UR—has released a new crossover track on his own label, 〈MOTECH〉! “So Sheik” (Sample 1) blends Detroit’s signature pulsating bass groove with Mediterranean Latin percussion, creating a sense of unity through the rich, dreamlike atmosphere of ethnic harp and horn sections. The highl ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ight is the remix by LOS HERMANOS—the solo project of UR keyboardist GERALD MITCHELL—which introduces acoustic percussion and sophisticated melodies to deliver an uplifting, Detroit-inspired arrangement! (Original Japanese text by Akie)