New Parisian Label Kick'n'Dance Offers 4 Incredible House Tunes From Nail. Limited Pressing. Not to Be Missed..... More

It has been some years now since Nail came back from the wilderness after one of his early EPs was re-released by Fear of Flying. Since then he has turned out plenty of new material as well as digging deep into his vast and vital vaults to serve up the sort of lo-fi but kicking house sounds that made him and his Nottingham crew such a driving force back in the 90s. And that's what we get here on For Those That Knoe - no fewer than eight masterfully stripped-back cuts of deep house. Some are laced with dreamy melodies, some roll deep for days, some are raw and textured pumpers and some are jazzed-up bangers with charm to spare. Essential stuff. More

Following the success of the label's Cassiopeia reissue, Mysticisms presents a second EP from Nail with four previously unreleased tracks of gliding deep house, dub techno and Balearic sunrise anthems, highlighting this respected talent.

Recorded between 1993 to 1999, predominately at the DiY collective's Strictly 4 Groovers studio in Nottingham, with the ever reliable Damian "Deadbeats" Stanley engineering. While edits and overdubs were completed at home, some were mixed down to DAT and cassette to became part of Nail and friends after party soundtrack, as much for pure enjoyment as appraisal.

Still a teenager for the early years of these recordings, Nail was honing his craft. Utilizing the ever faithful S1000 sampler, Juno 106, Oberheim Matrix 1000 and Roland SH101, influences from Future Sound Of London, the emerging 'West Coast Sound' rising in the US, Maurizio's dub fusion, through to the bouncing free party sounds emanating out from the Midlands to a now nationwide party scene embed in to machines.

Unreleased until now, the Cassiopeia release ignited an interest in these old cassettes and DATs, bringing them to life and offering further proof of Nail's place as one of the UK's best House producers.

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Originally released by Warp Records in 1993, Nail's 'Cassiopeia' has since turned into a timeless deep trance classic. Luca Lozano's interpretation sits somewhere between a remix and an edit, swapping out the original drums for an 808 and some breakbeats. Originally intended only for personal use on the dance floors, Klasse Wrecks is pleased to announce it is now available for public enjoyment via a one-sided white label. The record is housed in a translucent orange sleeve, comes with a 42x60cm 'Klasse Wrecks' poster and is limited to 400 copies only. More

89:Ghost rather gingerly presents to you an EP from head gonk Nail - 3 tracks taken from the digital only release "U-Dubs" from 2015, plus an extra unreleased dub from that time. Hopefully this may encourage the miserable git to make some new tracks... watch this space. But for the time being, spark up a zug and chew on these four meaty badboys. Peace - Nx More

Nail's debut album from 1996, originally on DiY's Strictly 4 Groovers imprint, gets a full vinyl reissue for it's 20th anniversary. All proceeds will go to both Focus12 rehabilitation centre in Suffolk UK, and Maggie's Centre Nottingham. Many thanks to DiY crew and Juno for their help and support. Dedicated to Big D. Hold tight Pedro. Peace, Nail More

"Kaleid", 4 trax of wonky, late-nite-swing, the first EP of new house stuff by Nail on his own 89:GHOST label. Step away from the drip-tray. Props to Bones. 300 copies on no-frills black vinyl.
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Riding on the back of a surge of interest in De La Club, the debut LP from Hold Youth, comes a smartly picked repress of House don Nail. While the duo is known for their eclectic vision of dance music, the first repress on the label I’ve Been There EP is in fact an exemplary example of straight-up, no-fuss House. Enjoying a modest comeback of late both as a producer and DJ, Nail originally released Full of Beestone Promise EP on DIY Discs in ’97. The stronger two of the four tracks will be repressed one on each side, ‘Our Love’ and ‘I've Been There’, distinctive for its melodic vocal and recent inclusion in the Apollonia fabric 70 compilation. While we have become accustomed to Hold Youth’s diversification of sounds with the current LP, I’ve Been There reminds us that a pigeon-holable classic can be highly refreshing More

Nail is a bit of a legend. With his career flourishing once again it seems there are plenty of ears alert to his next musical move: a limited edition and individually numbered nine-track double pack on Shabby Doll called 'Nite Music'. And they’re not going to be disappointed. This collection shimmers and shines, packed with gleaming house music designed both for early evening head-nodding and early hours hands-in-the-air moments.
From deeply delicious tracks like 'Angel Dub' and 'Lunar Views' to harder-edged delights like 'Track Two' and 'Bikky Swing', Nail has created another must-have set for the fast-expanding Shabby Doll catalogue. More

4 unreleased cuts by Nail, echoing perhaps the more jacked-up moments of his ""Big D's Lounge"" lp that was released on DiY that same year. Speaking from his tent pitched outside the Oswestry service station goods entrance, he recalled; ""I have no memory of making these tracks"". 300 on clear vinyl, no repress

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TAKE A NIGHT FLIGHT WITH 'BATS AND STUFF'. With a handful of releases to its name, not to mention some booming parties and the cutest logo this side of Hello Kitty, Sheffield label Shabby Doll is forging quite an identity both within the city and across the global dance community. Its roster includes legends like Winston Hazel and Nail-both pioneers with a house history reaching back at least two decades-but equally exciting is the label's love of the freshest young talent around. Squarehead is the latest young producer to sparkle on Shabby Doll, with his 'Bats and Stuff' EP delivering yet more bump and wallop for the discerning house head. Otherwise known as Oliver Ledger, Squarehead is possessed of a precocious talent â€" his debut 'Keep It Moving' EP on Bad Taste was a Juno Download number one, while his records have won hard-earned airplay on Radio One thanks to supporters like Toddla T and Skream - and with DJ appearances across Europe plus his own 5ANDSEVEN label, he's right at the heart of Sheffield's current underground scene. Squarehead's latest is a collection of crisp house tracks that crackle with a twitching percussive energy and exert a warm bass embrace; titled 'Bats and Stuff', the vinyl features four new tunes built for the dancefloor, including a hefty 'Bats' remix by Shabby Doll fellow traveller Jack Fell Down. More

Three classic house cuts by label boss himself ! Strictly limited , not to be missed ! More

New Sampler with Unreleased tracks by Mark Farina, DJ Sneak, Joss Moog & Phil Weeks

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ROFirst volume with Lorenzo - Get Deep (ROSBOULLTD07), Joss Moog - Forever Pimpin’ (ROBSOUL50) & Phil Weeks – Hypnose (ROBSOUL07) what else?

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One of Robsoul’s freshest faces returns to the label to follow up his 2015 ep, ‘Music Makes Me High’, with a brand new brace of tracks. Welcome back Reda daRE. The London based Parisian’s brand of deep, smooth, jackin’ funk made him a perfect addition to the label family, with his debut offering finding favour with many and further boosting an already growing reputation and following. ‘Camille’s Dab’ and ‘Mother Superstar’ are set to fire this further with their infectious grooves, warm production and classic flavours.

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One of Robsoul’s freshest faces returns to the label to follow up his 2015 ep, ‘Music Makes Me High’, with a brand new brace of tracks. Welcome back Reda daRE. The London based Parisian’s brand of deep, smooth, jackin’ funk made him a perfect addition to the label family, with his debut offering finding favour with many and further boosting an already growing reputation and following. ‘Camille’s Dab’ and ‘Mother Superstar’ are set to fire this further with their infectious grooves, warm production and classic flavours.

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Having brought us his Ladies Night EP back in March alongside partner in crime Bas Roos; Dutchman Chris Stussy returns to the fold. This time flying solo on his Nightdriver EP. Steering away from the sample-stacked party peakers of his previous outing, Stussy delivers a more subtle and refined four track selection that opens with the shuffle and smooth chords of 'Nightdriver'. The warm bass and glistening keys of 'Crate Diggin'' takes up the beat baton, before 'One Way' ups the ante with its insistent and irresistible groove. Finally Chris caps this impressive outing with the disco infused, smooth flow of 'Lonely'.

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Its been almost a year since our Robsoul brother Chris Carrier unveiled new music on the label. After recent remix and release forays on Hot Creations, Cuttin’ Headz and his own Adult Only imprint, Mr Consistent is back with a trio of hot new jams. With its familiar screams and bumping bassline, title track ‘Plastic Dance’ sets the trend as its tickled ivories and snatched snares create a dancefloor commotion. ‘Hoverbike,' with its future facing title, actually presents crisp classic sounds wrapped in a haze of floating filters. A track that will draw even the most reluctant groovers to the dancefloor. For those still holding out, Chris also drops a bass-heavy Dub version to give them an extra nudge.

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Summer's round the corner and Javi Bora & IAAM are back on Robsoul with a sizzling new soundtrack for the weeks ahead. Somewhat of a label regular, Javi makes his fourth Robsoul return, backing up EP’s in 2012, ’13 & ’14. He teams up with fellow Spaniard and regular sparring partner IAAM, as they follow up recent releases on Music For Freaks and Bauhaus with ’Tonight,' a four track party-starter of an EP. The drum-laden ‘Perklap-Style’ opens the EP and its raw energy is quickly followed by the filtered disco flavour of ’Tonight’. On the flip the funky feels continue with ‘I Just Can Feel’ as its classic sample calls for some choreographed roof raising. Finally, closing up is ‘Rolling Up,' a bass-heavy beat tool that brings a perfect end to Tonight. More

D’Julz’s ‘Ze Box’ Ep, his 2014 debut for Robsoul, remains one the labels most popular to date. Now, as the Frenchman and renowned House luminary embarks on what is already a landmark year personally; he returns to the label to follow up last years Edits outing with a sultry new selection of tracks on the ‘Foxxy’ Ep. 2017 signals the twentieth anniversary of D’Julz’s seminal Bass Culture club night at Rex Club in Paris. A celebration of a party born from frustration with his City’s scene, it went on to become one of the longest standing and most respected nights of a generation. Sharing the booth with just one invited artist each night, each playing extended sets, gave the Parisian a perfect outlet for perfecting his craft. Skills honed at those Bass Culture nights not only helped craft an enviable DJ style, but also influenced his talent in both a&r’ing for his Bass Culture record label and the production of his own music. The Foxxy Ep finds D’Julz in a playful mood. ‘Ze Fox’ opens up with its stretched filters, funky guitar lick and merry vocal. The jittery hats of ‘Big Kid’ follows with its disco loops and sunshine vibe delivering smiles for miles, making you, yeah, feel like a big kid. ’Next’ is the cute little heartbreaker that brings this Foxxy Ep to a close. Its rough, juddering and yet grooving bassline is matched with synth washes, piercing snares and bird calls to create a perfect finale to a perfect EP.
You’ll wanna take her home. Foxxy.

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Having kicked of 2016 with their firey and funky ‘Buddy My Buddy’ ep, Minimono return to Robsoul with their first for ’17.
Bosconi boys, Fabio and Ennio, never fail to impress with their tight, tidy tools and floor burning house gems. Tracks that are loved for their no nonsense ‘party’ perspective, making them essential to all.
The laidback smoove groove and cut up vocals of ‘Let’em Come’ opens us up, before we’re whisked away by the jitterbug vibe of ‘Know Is Fonk’. The chopped and dropped sample-heavy kicks of ‘Estroverso’ leads the flip before Minimono sign off with the shimmering guitar licks and hungry horns of ‘Junior’.

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