Around the world in 80 labels: Elsewhere – Fxyz

While traversing the globe exposing its greatest imprints we make our first stop off in Berlin. Techno’s Wall Street has some big players, but we’ve opted to begin with fledgeling quirky house and techy electro outfit Elsewhere because they have bouncy tunes and great artwork. Enough said then.

Marc Romboy ‘Overture’

It’s with something of a death synth that the latest from this German techno producer turned dance music A&R builds out of Christian Smith’s Tronic stable. And we really do mean build.

Robag Wruhme ‘Wuppdeckmischmampflow’

One of Germany’s most innovative dance imprints kicks off another 12 months of (hopefully) worthwhile long-form work with a mix from the man responsible for the Wighomy Brothers. As you’d expect, it’s a jazzy, smoked out, and pretty damn atmospheric tech house affair.

FOEM and Robert Babicz remix competition

Win a year’s subscription to Sound Cloud Pro, plus a release on Babiczstyle Records in 2011. Or, for the runners up, it’s a year with Sound Cloud Lite, and two of your own tracks mastered by the man who has produced presets for Native Instruments. Tempted?

The Power of Ten – Matthias Tanzmann

With the 10th anniversary of Moon Harbour upon us we set to asking label chief bossman Tanzmann a thing or two about where things have gone in European deep house. From Leipzig to your living room, here’s the deal.

Various Artists ‘Retake One Vinyl Sampler’

On the heels of Panorama Bar and Tresor resident Dave DK’s November mix come three definite highlights to own on black plastic. Fine tech house cuts courtesy of the man behind the mix, Citycobra and Alex Bowman