Top Labels

Ultra US - There are few dance labels with a back catalogue quite as vast as Ultra. Since launching in 1995, the New York-based independent giant has released a huge volume of material from a dizzying array of talent. From Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto and Basement Jaxx to Armin van Burren, Kraak & Smaak and Crystal Method, Ultra has worked with them all. Typically, this has meant tightly tracking mainstream dancefloor fashions, a move that has ensured Ultra stays ahead of its competitors. In terms of highlights, do a quick search for some of your favourite dancefloor classics - you can almost guarantee it will appear in the Ultra catalogue.

Under The Shade - Since launching in early 2009, boutique UK imprint Under The Shade has steadily built a reputation as a label with its finger firmly on the disco/house pulse. Thanks to a simple formula - pairing high quality original cuts from up-and-coming producers (Chamboche, Vakula) with interesting remixes from better-known talent (Runaway, Ray Mang, Mark E) - the JiscoMusic offshoot has rapidly become a 'must check' imprint. Whether releasing sparkly nu-disco or smoky deep house, Under The Shade rarely fails to impress.