Disco/Nu-Disco

Frank Booker is back down in the basement for the 3rd release on his hot new vinyl only imprint. The main man himself delivers the A side cut, which is a classic Booker style disco jam.By now standard Booker ingredients are served - super tight drums, funky bass, big strings, joyous horns, a wild piano riff - and the whole affair climaxes with a joyous vocal hook. Irresistible stuff!On the flip side, Frank's compadre Dicky Trisco drops another serious disco weapon that is guaranteed to kick-start any party with its chunky, funk-inspired sound. Absolutely ready to tear up the dance floor at any moment, it is again the keys that really seal the deal here.Both tracks have 100% got the funk and have been lovingly mastered for this limited edition 10 inch vinyl release.Making this yet another stellar release on the Down In The Basement label - as you would expect!

Introducing Kon's forthcoming compilation album 'Kon & The Gang', we are delighted to present this 12" sampler featuring two incredible cuts taken from the LP, as well as an exclusive remix from Caserta. Opening track 'Timeless' could hardly be more aptly named. Sublime, smokey piano touches on the intro give way to an uplifting, languid disco track, jammed full of sunshine. Catchy vocal snippets, rock solid bass and guitar licks build up the groove beautifully alongside Kon's trademark staccato, squelchy synth chord stabs. On the flip-side Truccy (better known as Compost's Rainer Trüby and Corrado Bucci) present 'Closer', another sun-drenched groove with definite Balearic touches. Jazzy chords and touching vocals (performed by the duo themselves with assistance from Nicolas "Michael Ellis" Rogoll) lend the track a distinctly 'live' feel. Boston producer and mix engineer Caserta closes out proceedings with his remix of friend and musical collaborator Kon's 'Timeless'. Highlighting piano loops and synth stabs from the original version, his rework moves the track seamlessly into Deep House territory, with smoothly rolling percussion and a hypnotic arrangement. A delicious taste of what's to come from 'Kon & Gang', this limited 12" is surely going to be essential listening this summer.

Ptaki take another journey with the Transatlantyk imprint to bring you the remixes of their well received debut album. Alongside an unreleased dub from the 'Przelot' sessions, you'll find two great reworks here, both by contemporary heroes of the fast rising Polish House scene.The real gem here is Eltron's 10 minute version of 'Sloneczny Pyl', taking a whole A Side for a reason. It's a straight up peak-time House banger destined for summer jam status. The catchy female vocal loop from the ambient original is surrounded here by a massive warm bassline running on a dubwise tip, layered tribal drums and percussions, and a few cisterns of raw, oily effects, guitar licks and pouring keyboard pads. And that enormous breakdown too...Eltron's trademark 'big room deep' vibe mixed with Ptaki's slice of sampled psychedelia created a track that's already a road-tested crowd favourite.Das Komplex take on 'Ostatni Kurs' is no different in being amazing, although it's destined for a different time of the party. Cinematic atmosphere of the original is maintained and developed into Jazz-funkin' slice of slow House music. Ptaki's melancholic samples are set together with island-like flavours of horn section, walking disco bassline and tons of sensimilla-infused effects. Another great track from the most talented Polish newcomer.Last but not least is 'Taniec Na Wodzie'. This dubby original brings you folky guitars, flutes, organs, synths and pianos working closely with hypnotic rhythm. Clocking at 63bpm, this one is for the afternoon at the beach.

The 4th release features another pack of dance floor friendly tracks.

Disco Halal's First Reissue! The 1984 Cult Classic - 'TCP (AKA Tony Carey Project) - TCP' Sees its re-release on vinyl for the first time, the long sought and super expensive vinyl on the classic label X records, TCP is the extraction of the multi talented ex keyboard player of Rainbow that in future days will be known as , TCP, Yellow Power, Planet P, and more outstanding projects.TCP could be easily compared to the works of Sakamoto, Hosono, and many other of the periodical soundtrack movement of the early 80's, but no doubt this is a pioneering record, which set grounds to the electronic music we know today.We are very proud to bring this hidden gem, so that it can once again be shared and enjoyed.

Alma Negra is a Swiss collective that consists of four musically driven friends, the Figuiera Brothers Dersu & Diego whose roots are established firmly in their Cape Verdian heritage, Dario with his half and half Portuguese/Italian mix and finally Mario with Spanish roots.They are all passionate diggers who love playing music from all over the world, something that's evident in their productions as well. Encompassing Jazz, African and Latin sounds to Soul, Funk, Disco, House and even Techno. As far as inspiration goes they mention Donald Byrd, Fela Kuti and Theo Parrish. Their creative output has led them to release on such fine labels as Sofrito, Highlife and most recently Basic Fingers.Fans of Alma Negra includes Gilles Peterson, Ben UFO, Axel Boman, Detroit Swindle, Africaine 808 and Tim Sweeney. Now they are back with Digger's Workout, a fresh and exciting instalment in the Basic Fingers catalogue - divided into three seperate 12's with remixes from Esa & Santuri, Osunlade aka Yoruba Soul, Rainer Trueby & Corrado Bucci present TRUCCY.Digger's Workouts, Part 1 contains three original cuts and one remix from Esa & Santuri with spectacular basswork worthy of Funkadelic. If you're looking for rattling percussions, irresistible basslines, melodic synths and vocal chants that interweave and do a delicious dance with each other - look no further.This first Part of the series is a sure-fire way to send anyone into a near shamanic state.

Three track ep with tracks taken from the rare 1980 disco /boggie LA Walk album from Estiban Lindsay from Canada. 'Come To Me' has had recent wider exposure from DJ Hunee who has been caining in his DJ sets causing the value of this rare album to rise over 3 figures...,The tracks have never been available as a single in their own right and have been officially licenced for the very first time...,...,Limited edition 180 gram vinyl EP

Four floaty dubs & re-rubs from San Francisco's Ryan Bishop aka The Beat Broker (Bear Funk, Flexx, Adult Contemporary, etc). Many heads probably best know Ryan as the brains behind DREAM CHIMNEY, one of the longest-running and most consistently interesting online hangouts for like-minded music freaks.This 12" busts loose with "Satin Kimono," a funky floor-filler with the most perfect AOR song title in existence. "Make It Happen" cools the A-side down with a mellow yet uplifting soft rock groover; dubby voices beckon the listener to break free and never look back."Honey It's You" is a pumped up edit of an old 'Chimney classic and was crafted specifically as a wedding gift for fellow Dream Chimney member Hatchback - now available for the first time in a physical format! Larceny Dub soars to new heights of AOR bliss, featuring an extensive re-working of a record that was passed along to Ryan by an ex-Deadhead neighbor.