Poker Flat Recordings

Sublease returns with a second Fragments installment, bringing together four cuts that lean into detail, restraint and late-night movement. Across the release, Em Pathik, Marco Weber and TERANA each approach deep house from slightly different angles, shaped by rolling grooves, subtle shifts in texture and an instinct for atmosphere over excess. Em Pathik opens the release with “Dimensions”, a deep and fluid dancefloor track driven by a weighty groove, tightly wound percussion and restrained melodic details. The track gradually pulls listeners into its hypnotic flow while understated vocal elements drift through the arrangement. As Em Pathik explains, the intention was to create something simple but immersive, a track that invites listeners to let go, get carried away by the groove and stay locked into the moment. Marco Weber follows with “Lola”, blending deep, driving house grooves with a warm and hypnotic atmosphere. Rolling basslines and crisp rhythmic elements carry the track forward while subtle melodic layers create a sense of constant motion beneath the surface. With its immersive energy “Lola” captures the feeling of a late-night dancefloor where emotion and rhythm settle into a steady flow. “Play Around” sees TERANA lean into a reflective and warm-spirited mood, balancing hypnotic grooves with airy melodic touches and understated vocal details. As TERANA explains: “Play Around” invites listeners to drift as they reflect on their own life’s perspective, to view it as an unfolding path of learning and experience. Beneath its warm groove lies a reminder to stay present, move with kindness, and enjoy the moment without holding on too tightly. Closing the EP, Steve Bug reshapes “Play Around” into a more driving version, stretching the groove into deeper territory while preserving the track’s reflective core. With subtle tension, carefully placed textures and a steady sense of movement, the remix rounds off Fragments, Vol. 02 with a measured but effective late-night touch.

With Classic Tribute, Hungarian DJ and producer Legit Trip focuses on the essence of house music, drawing directly from its early groove-driven foundations. The artist, known for keeping productions functional and DJ-friendly, builds this release around looping structures, steady rhythms and a clear nod to classic influences. "I wanted to pay tribute to classic House Music and decided to make two tracks, one more minimal and the other more house, with some looped samples." says Legit Trip. The title track Classic Tribute leans into a more minimal direction, driven by repetitive elements and a steady pulse that keeps the energy locked in. The Trumpet shifts into a more traditional house approach, introducing a brighter lead that adds a playful and more expressive layer to the groove. Steve Kelley’s remix of The Trumpet closes the release with a deeper interpretation, stretching the arrangement into a more spacious and late-night mood.

After ten 12-inches from the Poker Flat artist family, up until then consisting of Berlin based Märtini Brös aka DJ Clé and Mike Vamp, Stockholm´s minimal master Hakan Lidbo, Michel Baumann aka Jackmate from Stuttgart, Thomas Koch aka DJ T and of course Mr.Steve Bug himself, the Berlin based Top-DJ and producer decided in November 2000 to give a first overview of his hugely successful minimal tech house label Poker Flat Recordings.

Tokyo‘s rising star Ryo Murakami has already put his diverse, electronic sound on the map with the ‚Rise‘ EP on Dessous last year, and received great praise for his track ‚My Soul‘, snapped up by Steve Bug for the Fabric mix series, which was piled high with atmosphere and dark, club energy. His next 12“ includes two new tracks, the title cut being ‚Down The Sky‘, cooly influenced by old school house, but also more recent European forays into night music. Ryo demonstrates a heavy aptitude for stripped down futurism, with staccato, jilted beats, joined by layers of padded synth structures, looming somewhere between light and darkness. The merits of carefully weighing out your ingredients, leaving just the right level of detail; not too little, not too much, have clearly been explored by Ryo here. More to the point though, it’s a track that could string out time and create so much room to groove! Poker Flat‘s young Greek maestro, Argy, creates a stunning hi-tech remix of ‚Down The Sky,‘ complete with mesmeric dub influenced chord stabs and tripped out washes of delay. Once again carrying on the vibe of the original, but twisting it into an altogether different beast, Argy takes Ryo‘s warm synth stabs and shapes the remix into a slow paced yet pumping club tool. Deceivingly constant, it simply builds and builds, making a time stopping, truly hypnotic moment for the dancefloor and for the mind. The B side, ‚Coke‘ (no questions asked) welcomes another one of Ryo‘s extended journeys, this time a stronger, peak time groove which never lets off, and builds around layers of spaced out, pitching fx. Brain-tingling pitching synths heat things up, before laying down a super-funk hook that melts on top of the beats irresistibly. Ryo then leads us head-first into a series of spaced out, jacked-up movements, characterised by risqué, feminine vocal snippets. Wild Pitch rejuvenated!

Tokyo‘s rising star Ryo Murakami has already put his diverse, electronic sound on the map with the ‚Rise‘ EP on Dessous last year, and received great praise for his track ‚My Soul‘, snapped up by Steve Bug for the Fabric mix series, which was piled high with atmosphere and dark, club energy. His next 12“ includes two new tracks, the title cut being ‚Down The Sky‘, cooly influenced by old school house, but also more recent European forays into night music. Ryo demonstrates a heavy aptitude for stripped down futurism, with staccato, jilted beats, joined by layers of padded synth structures, looming somewhere between light and darkness. The merits of carefully weighing out your ingredients, leaving just the right level of detail; not too little, not too much, have clearly been explored by Ryo here. More to the point though, it’s a track that could string out time and create so much room to groove! Poker Flat‘s young Greek maestro, Argy, creates a stunning hi-tech remix of ‚Down The Sky,‘ complete with mesmeric dub influenced chord stabs and tripped out washes of delay. Once again carrying on the vibe of the original, but twisting it into an altogether different beast, Argy takes Ryo‘s warm synth stabs and shapes the remix into a slow paced yet pumping club tool. Deceivingly constant, it simply builds and builds, making a time stopping, truly hypnotic moment for the dancefloor and for the mind. The B side, ‚Coke‘ (no questions asked) welcomes another one of Ryo‘s extended journeys, this time a stronger, peak time groove which never lets off, and builds around layers of spaced out, pitching fx. Brain-tingling pitching synths heat things up, before laying down a super-funk hook that melts on top of the beats irresistibly. Ryo then leads us head-first into a series of spaced out, jacked-up movements, characterised by risqué, feminine vocal snippets. Wild Pitch rejuvenated!

Two true heroes of underground electronic music, Alex Flatner & Lopazz step up the game with this brand new outing on Poker Flat. The original version of 'Dinosaurs' is a pacy, energetic jam with a super-solid bass foundation. Tracky, urgent and of course wonderfully produced, it harks back to the trippy, percussive sound worlds of classic Poker Flat releases from the likes of Guido Schneider. Essential, unstoppable magic! The similarly unstoppable Paul Woolford hands in his 'Mannheim' remix, which takes a freaky, percussive edge and steps up the energy even further in this amazing workout. Hamburg‘s rising stars Wareika create a beautiful, building version from the original‘s tougher parts. Intense, atmospheric and full of patient, artistic license, we‘re sure you‘ll love this heady, super funky, heartfelt interpretation.

Two true heroes of underground electronic music, Alex Flatner & Lopazz step up the game with this brand new outing on Poker Flat. The original version of 'Dinosaurs' is a pacy, energetic jam with a super-solid bass foundation. Tracky, urgent and of course wonderfully produced, it harks back to the trippy, percussive sound worlds of classic Poker Flat releases from the likes of Guido Schneider. Essential, unstoppable magic! The similarly unstoppable Paul Woolford hands in his 'Mannheim' remix, which takes a freaky, percussive edge and steps up the energy even further in this amazing workout. Hamburg‘s rising stars Wareika create a beautiful, building version from the original‘s tougher parts. Intense, atmospheric and full of patient, artistic license, we‘re sure you‘ll love this heady, super funky, heartfelt interpretation.

Two true heroes of underground electronic music, Alex Flatner & Lopazz step up the game with this brand new outing on Poker Flat. The original version of 'Dinosaurs' is a pacy, energetic jam with a super-solid bass foundation. Tracky, urgent and of course wonderfully produced, it harks back to the trippy, percussive sound worlds of classic Poker Flat releases from the likes of Guido Schneider. Essential, unstoppable magic! The similarly unstoppable Paul Woolford hands in his 'Mannheim' remix, which takes a freaky, percussive edge and steps up the energy even further in this amazing workout. Hamburg‘s rising stars Wareika create a beautiful, building version from the original‘s tougher parts. Intense, atmospheric and full of patient, artistic license, we‘re sure you‘ll love this heady, super funky, heartfelt interpretation.

Two true heroes of underground electronic music, Alex Flatner & Lopazz step up the game with this brand new outing on Poker Flat. The original version of 'Dinosaurs' is a pacy, energetic jam with a super-solid bass foundation. Tracky, urgent and of course wonderfully produced, it harks back to the trippy, percussive sound worlds of classic Poker Flat releases from the likes of Guido Schneider. Essential, unstoppable magic! The similarly unstoppable Paul Woolford hands in his 'Mannheim' remix, which takes a freaky, percussive edge and steps up the energy even further in this amazing workout. Hamburg‘s rising stars Wareika create a beautiful, building version from the original‘s tougher parts. Intense, atmospheric and full of patient, artistic license, we‘re sure you‘ll love this heady, super funky, heartfelt interpretation.

Two true heroes of underground electronic music, Alex Flatner & Lopazz step up the game with this brand new outing on Poker Flat. The original version of 'Dinosaurs' is a pacy, energetic jam with a super-solid bass foundation. Tracky, urgent and of course wonderfully produced, it harks back to the trippy, percussive sound worlds of classic Poker Flat releases from the likes of Guido Schneider. Essential, unstoppable magic! The similarly unstoppable Paul Woolford hands in his 'Mannheim' remix, which takes a freaky, percussive edge and steps up the energy even further in this amazing workout. Hamburg‘s rising stars Wareika create a beautiful, building version from the original‘s tougher parts. Intense, atmospheric and full of patient, artistic license, we‘re sure you‘ll love this heady, super funky, heartfelt interpretation.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

After nineteen 12-inches from the Poker Flat artist family consisting of e.g. Märtini Brös aka DJ Clé and Mike Vamp, Stockholm´s minimal master Hakan Lidbo, Jackmate, Jeff Benett, Martin Landsky and of course Mr.Steve Bug himself it was high time to give a 2nd overview of his hugely successful minimal tech house label Poker Flat Recordings in January 2002. The compilation features exclusive tracks by A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug, Cle and others. Of course the compilation also includes higlights of the recent catalogue till 2002 from artists such as: Michael Mayer, Richie Hawtin, Hakan Lidbo, Jeff Bennet, Märtini Brös, Martin Landsky, Steve Bug and more. To underline the great clubvibe of the Poker Flat Sound this time the compilation is mixed by artist Martin Landsky. Those who only know him from his releases on Poker Flat and Intim Recordings will realize his great dj quality which already let him play in the finest clubs all around Germany at that time. The D12“ features only exclusively produced tracks for this compilation by: A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug and Cle and Steve O‘ Suliivan.

After nineteen 12-inches from the Poker Flat artist family consisting of e.g. Märtini Brös aka DJ Clé and Mike Vamp, Stockholm´s minimal master Hakan Lidbo, Jackmate, Jeff Benett, Martin Landsky and of course Mr.Steve Bug himself it was high time to give a 2nd overview of his hugely successful minimal tech house label Poker Flat Recordings in January 2002. The compilation features exclusive tracks by A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug, Cle and others. Of course the compilation also includes higlights of the recent catalogue till 2002 from artists such as: Michael Mayer, Richie Hawtin, Hakan Lidbo, Jeff Bennet, Märtini Brös, Martin Landsky, Steve Bug and more. To underline the great clubvibe of the Poker Flat Sound this time the compilation is mixed by artist Martin Landsky. Those who only know him from his releases on Poker Flat and Intim Recordings will realize his great dj quality which already let him play in the finest clubs all around Germany at that time. The D12“ features only exclusively produced tracks for this compilation by: A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug and Cle and Steve O‘ Suliivan.

After nineteen 12-inches from the Poker Flat artist family consisting of e.g. Märtini Brös aka DJ Clé and Mike Vamp, Stockholm´s minimal master Hakan Lidbo, Jackmate, Jeff Benett, Martin Landsky and of course Mr.Steve Bug himself it was high time to give a 2nd overview of his hugely successful minimal tech house label Poker Flat Recordings in January 2002. The compilation features exclusive tracks by A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug, Cle and others. Of course the compilation also includes higlights of the recent catalogue till 2002 from artists such as: Michael Mayer, Richie Hawtin, Hakan Lidbo, Jeff Bennet, Märtini Brös, Martin Landsky, Steve Bug and more. To underline the great clubvibe of the Poker Flat Sound this time the compilation is mixed by artist Martin Landsky. Those who only know him from his releases on Poker Flat and Intim Recordings will realize his great dj quality which already let him play in the finest clubs all around Germany at that time. The D12“ features only exclusively produced tracks for this compilation by: A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug and Cle and Steve O‘ Suliivan.

After nineteen 12-inches from the Poker Flat artist family consisting of e.g. Märtini Brös aka DJ Clé and Mike Vamp, Stockholm´s minimal master Hakan Lidbo, Jackmate, Jeff Benett, Martin Landsky and of course Mr.Steve Bug himself it was high time to give a 2nd overview of his hugely successful minimal tech house label Poker Flat Recordings in January 2002. The compilation features exclusive tracks by A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug, Cle and others. Of course the compilation also includes higlights of the recent catalogue till 2002 from artists such as: Michael Mayer, Richie Hawtin, Hakan Lidbo, Jeff Bennet, Märtini Brös, Martin Landsky, Steve Bug and more. To underline the great clubvibe of the Poker Flat Sound this time the compilation is mixed by artist Martin Landsky. Those who only know him from his releases on Poker Flat and Intim Recordings will realize his great dj quality which already let him play in the finest clubs all around Germany at that time. The D12“ features only exclusively produced tracks for this compilation by: A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug and Cle and Steve O‘ Suliivan.

The second release in Poker Flat’s remix competition, celebrating 20 years of the label. This time, we get three stellar versions of Tim Engelhardt’s First Contact, which has been making waves since it first dropped in March 2020. First up is the Okayshades Remix, brought to you by Robin Brink from Cape Town, South Africa. Brink’s signature sound is a mix of house, techno and downtempo, and here he finds an elegant balance between firing up a dancefloor and making a thoughtful, emotional rework. Next up is the Jacme remix, courtesy of Christophe Robert from Toulouse, France. Jacme started creating his own music in 2001, and has recently been collaborating with the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, AEON, Suah, and Outer Space Oasis. His rework is a classy, synth heavy refix, with a driving, restless vibe. Next up Maxie König brings her considerable talents to the table with a sublime remix. Hailing from the Rhine-Neckar region, Maxie got her first residency at the age of 18, and had gone on from strength to strength since then. Her rework is a moody, deep version with elegant touches - sure to do the damage on the floor.

After nineteen 12-inches from the Poker Flat artist family consisting of e.g. Märtini Brös aka DJ Clé and Mike Vamp, Stockholm´s minimal master Hakan Lidbo, Jackmate, Jeff Benett, Martin Landsky and of course Mr.Steve Bug himself it was high time to give a 2nd overview of his hugely successful minimal tech house label Poker Flat Recordings in January 2002. The compilation features exclusive tracks by A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug, Cle and others. Of course the compilation also includes higlights of the recent catalogue till 2002 from artists such as: Michael Mayer, Richie Hawtin, Hakan Lidbo, Jeff Bennet, Märtini Brös, Martin Landsky, Steve Bug and more. To underline the great clubvibe of the Poker Flat Sound this time the compilation is mixed by artist Martin Landsky. Those who only know him from his releases on Poker Flat and Intim Recordings will realize his great dj quality which already let him play in the finest clubs all around Germany at that time. The D12“ features only exclusively produced tracks for this compilation by: A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug and Cle and Steve O‘ Suliivan.

After nineteen 12-inches from the Poker Flat artist family consisting of e.g. Märtini Brös aka DJ Clé and Mike Vamp, Stockholm´s minimal master Hakan Lidbo, Jackmate, Jeff Benett, Martin Landsky and of course Mr.Steve Bug himself it was high time to give a 2nd overview of his hugely successful minimal tech house label Poker Flat Recordings in January 2002. The compilation features exclusive tracks by A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug, Cle and others. Of course the compilation also includes higlights of the recent catalogue till 2002 from artists such as: Michael Mayer, Richie Hawtin, Hakan Lidbo, Jeff Bennet, Märtini Brös, Martin Landsky, Steve Bug and more. To underline the great clubvibe of the Poker Flat Sound this time the compilation is mixed by artist Martin Landsky. Those who only know him from his releases on Poker Flat and Intim Recordings will realize his great dj quality which already let him play in the finest clubs all around Germany at that time. The D12“ features only exclusively produced tracks for this compilation by: A.D.N.Y., Jackmate, Benjamin Wild, Swayzak, Steve Bug and Cle and Steve O‘ Suliivan.

„The US.Tournament“ is the first installment in an ongoing series which is meant to feature fresh and upcoming producer talents from al aroundl the world, sorted by countrys or continents. On the pfr27 12“ the three promising U.S. newcomers Brian Aneurysm, Jimmy Edgar and Showboat kick start the series with three deep House tunes, perfectly fitting into latenight-sets and sundawn feelings.

„The US.Tournament“ is the first installment in an ongoing series which is meant to feature fresh and upcoming producer talents from al aroundl the world, sorted by countrys or continents. On the pfr27 12“ the three promising U.S. newcomers Brian Aneurysm, Jimmy Edgar and Showboat kick start the series with three deep House tunes, perfectly fitting into latenight-sets and sundawn feelings.

„The US.Tournament“ is the first installment in an ongoing series which is meant to feature fresh and upcoming producer talents from al aroundl the world, sorted by countrys or continents. On the pfr27 12“ the three promising U.S. newcomers Brian Aneurysm, Jimmy Edgar and Showboat kick start the series with three deep House tunes, perfectly fitting into latenight-sets and sundawn feelings.

linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Roland Appel is the well loved and respected Producer and DJ, based in Southern germany. Quickly recognised for his work for Sonar Kollektiv or Compost, we are proud to announce his debut for Poker Flat Recordings. The beautifully original and stand-out 'Fleurs Du Mal' is a classically themed masterpiece in the making. Warm, phasing synth energies build before introducing cosmic choirs and bell melodies that blurs the boundaries between mysterious cult soundtrack and club bomb! The deep searchin' 'Black Leather' shows yet more techno promise with a brooding, textural synth at the centre of a full-on exploration into dark, tactile and satisfyingly underground territories. A true slow-burner, and a post tech-house killer in its own right, this detailed and accomplished cut forms the ideal futuristic backdrop to take us into 2011! The quasi-house tones of 'Rosario' are included as a digital bonus, wherein metallic bells and old-school stabs come together in a deep exercise in complex harmonics, tense arrangements and future acid.

Pornbugs return to Sublease Music with Awareness Rising. This time the Leipzig based duo teams up once more with Spanish DJ and producer Frink. The title track, Awareness Raising, sets the tone with a reduced, flowing groove and carefully placed textures. Nothing feels overstated; elements appear and recede with a certain looseness, creating a sense of suspension. The track leans into repetition, but small shifts in tone and rhythm keep it alive, mirroring that initial moment where perception begins to sharpen. "In the quiet spaces between sound and silence, awareness begins to rise." say Pornbugs, "A subtle shift, almost imperceptible at first, where perception softens and something deeper starts to unfold. "Awareness Raising" is that moment of opening: a gentle awakening to the present, to the body, to the unseen currents moving beneath the surface. It is not a destination, but a remembering.From this space, something begins to take form." Emergence builds on this foundation with a slightly firmer structure. The rhythm becomes more grounded, and the arrangement opens up, allowing melodic fragments to settle into a clearer shape. There’s a natural progression at play here, not through big transitions but through gradual layering, as if the track is finding its form in real time. On the Deeplomatik Remix, the original is reworked with a more direct club focus. The groove is tighter, the low-end more pronounced, but the core atmosphere remains intact. It doesn’t push the track into a different direction so much as it reframes it, giving it more drive while keeping its understated character.

linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Poker Flat welcomes London based producer Leroy Berry. The EP Ride In My Car delivers lush house grooves paired with modern deep tech energy. The title track sets the tone with a hypnotic groove, crisp drums and a playful vocal that locks into a driving bassline. The track balances underground house textures with a catchy hook with subtle percussion layers and evolving synth stabs that keep the energy flowing while maintaining a stripped, dancefloor-centric arrangement. "Ride In My Car came about after delivery of my new car!" says Leroy Barry. "A rare summers day in London, roof down and a full tank and the lyrics just popped into my head. So I aimed it at a video game from years ago called Out Run and gave it the feel from the style of music in that game. If you know Out Run you know what I'm talking about. On “Make Me Wanna”, Leroy Barry leans further into rhythmic swing and groove. The track builds around punchy drum programming and a bouncing bassline, complemented by catchy vocal fragments that add a flirtatious, energetic edge. "The track was born in Ibiza at a retreat and was so different to anything I had done before." Leroy continues. "It basically puts into sound how the island makes me feel. Its kinda tribal and just happy vibes." Rounding out the release, renowned house heavyweight Darius Syrossian delivers a powerful remix of “Ride In My Car.” Injecting his trademark chunky basslines and driving percussion, Syrossian transforms the original into a darker, more underground club weapon. The remix amplifies the groove while preserving the vocal hook

linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Poker Flat welcomes London based producer Leroy Berry. The EP Ride In My Car delivers lush house grooves paired with modern deep tech energy. The title track sets the tone with a hypnotic groove, crisp drums and a playful vocal that locks into a driving bassline. The track balances underground house textures with a catchy hook with subtle percussion layers and evolving synth stabs that keep the energy flowing while maintaining a stripped, dancefloor-centric arrangement. "Ride In My Car came about after delivery of my new car!" says Leroy Barry. "A rare summers day in London, roof down and a full tank and the lyrics just popped into my head. So I aimed it at a video game from years ago called Out Run and gave it the feel from the style of music in that game. If you know Out Run you know what I'm talking about. On “Make Me Wanna”, Leroy Barry leans further into rhythmic swing and groove. The track builds around punchy drum programming and a bouncing bassline, complemented by catchy vocal fragments that add a flirtatious, energetic edge. "The track was born in Ibiza at a retreat and was so different to anything I had done before." Leroy continues. "It basically puts into sound how the island makes me feel. Its kinda tribal and just happy vibes." Rounding out the release, renowned house heavyweight Darius Syrossian delivers a powerful remix of “Ride In My Car.” Injecting his trademark chunky basslines and driving percussion, Syrossian transforms the original into a darker, more underground club weapon. The remix amplifies the groove while preserving the vocal hook

linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Poker Flat welcomes London based producer Leroy Berry. The EP Ride In My Car delivers lush house grooves paired with modern deep tech energy. The title track sets the tone with a hypnotic groove, crisp drums and a playful vocal that locks into a driving bassline. The track balances underground house textures with a catchy hook with subtle percussion layers and evolving synth stabs that keep the energy flowing while maintaining a stripped, dancefloor-centric arrangement. "Ride In My Car came about after delivery of my new car!" says Leroy Barry. "A rare summers day in London, roof down and a full tank and the lyrics just popped into my head. So I aimed it at a video game from years ago called Out Run and gave it the feel from the style of music in that game. If you know Out Run you know what I'm talking about. On “Make Me Wanna”, Leroy Barry leans further into rhythmic swing and groove. The track builds around punchy drum programming and a bouncing bassline, complemented by catchy vocal fragments that add a flirtatious, energetic edge. "The track was born in Ibiza at a retreat and was so different to anything I had done before." Leroy continues. "It basically puts into sound how the island makes me feel. Its kinda tribal and just happy vibes." Rounding out the release, renowned house heavyweight Darius Syrossian delivers a powerful remix of “Ride In My Car.” Injecting his trademark chunky basslines and driving percussion, Syrossian transforms the original into a darker, more underground club weapon. The remix amplifies the groove while preserving the vocal hook

stream/download: https://PokerFlatRecordings.lnk.to/RideInMyCar more: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Poker Flat welcomes London based producer Leroy Berry. The EP Ride In My Car delivers lush house grooves paired with modern deep tech energy. The title track sets the tone with a hypnotic groove, crisp drums and a playful vocal that locks into a driving bassline. The track balances underground house textures with a catchy hook with subtle percussion layers and evolving synth stabs that keep the energy flowing while maintaining a stripped, dancefloor-centric arrangement. "Ride In My Car came about after delivery of my new car!" says Leroy Barry. "A rare summers day in London, roof down and a full tank and the lyrics just popped into my head. So I aimed it at a video game from years ago called Out Run and gave it the feel from the style of music in that game. If you know Out Run you know what I'm talking about. On “Make Me Wanna”, Leroy Barry leans further into rhythmic swing and groove. The track builds around punchy drum programming and a bouncing bassline, complemented by catchy vocal fragments that add a flirtatious, energetic edge. "The track was born in Ibiza at a retreat and was so different to anything I had done before." Leroy continues. "It basically puts into sound how the island makes me feel. Its kinda tribal and just happy vibes." Rounding out the release, renowned house heavyweight Darius Syrossian delivers a powerful remix of “Ride In My Car.” Injecting his trademark chunky basslines and driving percussion, Syrossian transforms the original into a darker, more underground club weapon. The remix amplifies the groove while preserving the vocal hook

stream/download: https://PokerFlatRecordings.lnk.to/RideInMyCar more: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Poker Flat welcomes London based producer Leroy Berry. The EP Ride In My Car delivers lush house grooves paired with modern deep tech energy. The title track sets the tone with a hypnotic groove, crisp drums and a playful vocal that locks into a driving bassline. The track balances underground house textures with a catchy hook with subtle percussion layers and evolving synth stabs that keep the energy flowing while maintaining a stripped, dancefloor-centric arrangement. "Ride In My Car came about after delivery of my new car!" says Leroy Barry. "A rare summers day in London, roof down and a full tank and the lyrics just popped into my head. So I aimed it at a video game from years ago called Out Run and gave it the feel from the style of music in that game. If you know Out Run you know what I'm talking about. On “Make Me Wanna”, Leroy Barry leans further into rhythmic swing and groove. The track builds around punchy drum programming and a bouncing bassline, complemented by catchy vocal fragments that add a flirtatious, energetic edge. "The track was born in Ibiza at a retreat and was so different to anything I had done before." Leroy continues. "It basically puts into sound how the island makes me feel. Its kinda tribal and just happy vibes." Rounding out the release, renowned house heavyweight Darius Syrossian delivers a powerful remix of “Ride In My Car.” Injecting his trademark chunky basslines and driving percussion, Syrossian transforms the original into a darker, more underground club weapon. The remix amplifies the groove while preserving the vocal hook

stream/download: https://PokerFlatRecordings.lnk.to/RideInMyCar more: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Poker Flat welcomes London based producer Leroy Berry. The EP Ride In My Car delivers lush house grooves paired with modern deep tech energy. The title track sets the tone with a hypnotic groove, crisp drums and a playful vocal that locks into a driving bassline. The track balances underground house textures with a catchy hook with subtle percussion layers and evolving synth stabs that keep the energy flowing while maintaining a stripped, dancefloor-centric arrangement. "Ride In My Car came about after delivery of my new car!" says Leroy Barry. "A rare summers day in London, roof down and a full tank and the lyrics just popped into my head. So I aimed it at a video game from years ago called Out Run and gave it the feel from the style of music in that game. If you know Out Run you know what I'm talking about. On “Make Me Wanna”, Leroy Barry leans further into rhythmic swing and groove. The track builds around punchy drum programming and a bouncing bassline, complemented by catchy vocal fragments that add a flirtatious, energetic edge. "The track was born in Ibiza at a retreat and was so different to anything I had done before." Leroy continues. "It basically puts into sound how the island makes me feel. Its kinda tribal and just happy vibes." Rounding out the release, renowned house heavyweight Darius Syrossian delivers a powerful remix of “Ride In My Car.” Injecting his trademark chunky basslines and driving percussion, Syrossian transforms the original into a darker, more underground club weapon. The remix amplifies the groove while preserving the vocal hook

Vinyl & more: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Released in autumn 2002 Steve Bug's 2nd Poker Flat album proved his musical progression. "Sensual" is seriously seductive, minimal but hot, loose limbed, laid-back, playful and funky. This adventurous album holds unexpected surprises that will make you grin, basslines that will smack your hips and make you want to wriggle out of your clothes. This album reveals once again that Steve has an over-abundance of funk and minimal melody coursing through his veins and once again, the club gets all the love.

Love The Machines is the adventure report of two Discopilots from Berlin, who moved out into the world to find their fortune and who returned into their studio with a bag full of gold, lipstick on their cheeks and a blistering hangover. From all the Rock and Pop of the 80’s in Traveller there’s already nothing left in Smile when Clé is petting the guitar and everything sounds so unbelievably Sixties. Tracks like the first single out-take Love The Machine, Chicken Claw or High Risin’ are referring to the old approved machinetactics to squeeze out the last sweatdrop out of the busiest dancers. At best they recall the Girl That Pulled The Plug who really pulled the plug during one of their shows at the Subway in Cologne. Instead of hiring her for further contributions to their performance they invited Eric D. Clark in their studio for the Finale Grande on track 13, which will travel from disco to disco shortly: Big And Dirty!

Vinyl & more: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Released in autumn 2002 Steve Bug's 2nd Poker Flat album proved his musical progression. "Sensual" is seriously seductive, minimal but hot, loose limbed, laid-back, playful and funky. This adventurous album holds unexpected surprises that will make you grin, basslines that will smack your hips and make you want to wriggle out of your clothes. This album reveals once again that Steve has an over-abundance of funk and minimal melody coursing through his veins and once again, the club gets all the love.

Vinyl & more: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Released in autumn 2002 Steve Bug's 2nd Poker Flat album proved his musical progression. "Sensual" is seriously seductive, minimal but hot, loose limbed, laid-back, playful and funky. This adventurous album holds unexpected surprises that will make you grin, basslines that will smack your hips and make you want to wriggle out of your clothes. This album reveals once again that Steve has an over-abundance of funk and minimal melody coursing through his veins and once again, the club gets all the love.

Vinyl & more: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Released in autumn 2002 Steve Bug's 2nd Poker Flat album proved his musical progression. "Sensual" is seriously seductive, minimal but hot, loose limbed, laid-back, playful and funky. This adventurous album holds unexpected surprises that will make you grin, basslines that will smack your hips and make you want to wriggle out of your clothes. This album reveals once again that Steve has an over-abundance of funk and minimal melody coursing through his veins and once again, the club gets all the love.

Love The Machines is the adventure report of two Discopilots from Berlin, who moved out into the world to find their fortune and who returned into their studio with a bag full of gold, lipstick on their cheeks and a blistering hangover. From all the Rock and Pop of the 80’s in Traveller there’s already nothing left in Smile when Clé is petting the guitar and everything sounds so unbelievably Sixties. Tracks like the first single out-take Love The Machine, Chicken Claw or High Risin’ are referring to the old approved machinetactics to squeeze out the last sweatdrop out of the busiest dancers. At best they recall the Girl That Pulled The Plug who really pulled the plug during one of their shows at the Subway in Cologne. Instead of hiring her for further contributions to their performance they invited Eric D. Clark in their studio for the Finale Grande on track 13, which will travel from disco to disco shortly: Big And Dirty!

Another essential from the Poker Flat Recordings archives! A track that was groundbreaking in its day and still resonates. Are you hearing it for the first time or is it a classic you're rediscovering? Vinyls & more: https://linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Dive into our timeless essentials catalog: https://on.soundcloud.com/i2twudb4bYZhNJfu9

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A Poker Flat Recordings classic
 Vinyls & more: https://pokerflatrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch

 Dive into our timeless essentials catalog: https://on.soundcloud.com/TnvhHd8H57QtcpVz5

Stream/buy: https://PokerFlat.lnk.to/WhyNotUs More: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Following on from a run of successful collaborations within Steve Bug’s creative circle, Why Not Us sees Steve Bug and Ammo Avenue join forces after Ammo Avenue’s remix of Steve Bug & Huxley’s L.O.V.E. released in 2023 on Poker Flat, while vocalist Mikey V previously contributed his unmistakable voice to Steve Bug & Denney’s That Beat released in 2024 on Hot Creations. Building on that momentum, Steve Bug and Ammo Avenue deliver a refined two-track house release that blends Steve Bug’s long-standing authority in deep and minimal house with Ammo Avenue’s contemporary club-driven edge. The title track Why Not Us featuring Mikey V is a smooth yet assertive cut built on warm low-end pressure, crisp percussion and a confident vocal hook that gives it crossover appeal for late-night dancefloors and tastemaker playlists alike, while Don’t Stop The Music leans deeper and more hypnotic, driven by a rolling groove, subtle funk elements and a classic house sensibility designed for extended DJ sets.

More: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Stream/Buy: PokerFlat.lnk.to/WhyNotUs Following on from a run of successful collaborations within Steve Bug’s creative circle, Why Not Us sees Steve Bug and Ammo Avenue join forces after Ammo Avenue’s remix of Steve Bug & Huxley’s L.O.V.E. released in 2023 on Poker Flat, while vocalist Mikey V previously contributed his unmistakable voice to Steve Bug & Denney’s That Beat released in 2024 on Hot Creations. Building on that momentum, Steve Bug and Ammo Avenue deliver a refined two-track house release that blends Steve Bug’s long-standing authority in deep and minimal house with Ammo Avenue’s contemporary club-driven edge. The title track Why Not Us featuring Mikey V is a smooth yet assertive cut built on warm low-end pressure, crisp percussion and a confident vocal hook that gives it crossover appeal for late-night dancefloors and tastemaker playlists alike, while Don’t Stop The Music leans deeper and more hypnotic, driven by a rolling groove, subtle funk elements and a classic house sensibility designed for extended DJ sets.

More: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Stream/Buy: PokerFlat.lnk.to/WhyNotUs Following on from a run of successful collaborations within Steve Bug’s creative circle, Why Not Us sees Steve Bug and Ammo Avenue join forces after Ammo Avenue’s remix of Steve Bug & Huxley’s L.O.V.E. released in 2023 on Poker Flat, while vocalist Mikey V previously contributed his unmistakable voice to Steve Bug & Denney’s That Beat released in 2024 on Hot Creations. Building on that momentum, Steve Bug and Ammo Avenue deliver a refined two-track house release that blends Steve Bug’s long-standing authority in deep and minimal house with Ammo Avenue’s contemporary club-driven edge. The title track Why Not Us featuring Mikey V is a smooth yet assertive cut built on warm low-end pressure, crisp percussion and a confident vocal hook that gives it crossover appeal for late-night dancefloors and tastemaker playlists alike, while Don’t Stop The Music leans deeper and more hypnotic, driven by a rolling groove, subtle funk elements and a classic house sensibility designed for extended DJ sets.

Vinyl & more: linktr.ee/pokerflat_recordings Released in autumn 2002 Steve Bug's 2nd Poker Flat album proved his musical progression. "Sensual" is seriously seductive, minimal but hot, loose limbed, laid-back, playful and funky. This adventurous album holds unexpected surprises that will make you grin, basslines that will smack your hips and make you want to wriggle out of your clothes. This album reveals once again that Steve has an over-abundance of funk and minimal melody coursing through his veins and once again, the club gets all the love.