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Runemark Records proudly presents twenty third release containing beautiful EP from Rafael Cerato & Ikarius featuring Liu Bei called “Distant Planets”. Release also holds two remixes from Mario Basanov and Phun Thomas.

Rafael Cerato’s collaboration with Ikarius and Liu Bei’s heavenly vocals makes it a perfect debut on Runemark. The original composition sounds tight and melodic, the sequenced bass gives Italo-Disco flavor, and the sweet vocals builds soulful atmosphere.
Mario Basanov’s vocal remix captures his unique Disco feeling and opens the B side of the vinyl. Beautifully crafted instrumentation and warm timbres mixes up with funky rhythmics creates an easy listening as well as groovy dance floor tune.

EP closes by Phun Thomas’ version of “Distant Planets”. A classic deep House sound driven by a Disco-flavored groovy bass and light percussion.

Steyoyoke presents “Couple Affair 08” with original tracks by Nick Devon, Grammik, Soul Button and Browncoat. Their fascinating skills are put together to unveil unique sounds.

Nick Devon & Grammik came together to present “Câlin”, a soft and fulfilling track that will bring you peace with its melodies. “Junction” by Soul Button and Grammik, puts together a blend of dark and mysterious soundscapes, leading the way to a mystical journey. “Laniakea” is a deep and satisfying track, unfolding its melodies and relieving scales that turns your mind upside down and takes you into a giant bubble of dreams.

Coupling up members of the Steyoyoke family from around the world proves how creating music together can deliver powerful music. “Couple Affair 08” unveils resonating and exceptional ethereal tunes, a great escape to a magical world.

After ten editions of Secret Weapons we are set to continue the series which brings together fourteen artists with divergent styles of electronic music. From energetic frequencies to thoughtful melodies, the Secret Weapons Part 11 provides a mixture of different approaches to the musical creative process by new and familiar faces.

Our Belgian brother Biesmans has been enjoying a burst of creativity of late and we’re pleased to welcome him back to TAU. An artist who draws on his country’s sterling reputation for electronic music while keeping true to himself, Biesmans stands alongside a small, but highly talented crew of artists that form the core TAU family. On Heroes After Dark we get Biesmans at his finest, with three funky original cuts plus a rework from the one and only Gerd Janson...

One of TAU’s core family members and an artist who we discovered and nurtured from day one, Innellea returns to the label. Over the last couple of years it’s been amazing to watch Innellea grow and succeed, with his music catching the attention of labels such as Innervisions, Diynamic and Afterlife. Now he’s back with TAU, delivering a neat four-track package that represents his unique, melodic approach to electronic music. The Hypolation EP is another big stride forward for this artist, who continues to impress with his production prowess.

Oliver Schories & Jan Blomqvist present ‘Packard’, a gripping and emotion-driven piece, where they imagine ‘what would happen if the world stopped turning for a year’. Despite Jan and Oliver being friends for years now, it was when they both shared the booth at fabric London that the idea of a collaboration came up. Ultimately, both artists were tied-up on upcoming album projects and air-tight touring schedules. It was only when all concerts were slowly canceled in March 2020, that the notion gained traction until it materialized.

Early support by: Laurent Garnier, AME, Marco Bailey, Jennifer Cardini, Terrence Fixmer, Kyle Geiger, Marcel Dettmann, Apparat, Richie Hawtin, Vril, Charlotte De Witte, Sasha, Benjamin Demage any many more..



Fresh off of a remix for Grimes’ “My Name is Dark”, producer Julien Bracht has been powering through CV19 studio seclusion on full-power, with a distinct vision for brighter days ahead. Bracht’s new album, “Now Forever One,” an emblem of dark analog synthwave, is set to drop June 11. Bracht’s first solo album under his own namesake is cut with surgical precision for the shoegazing astral sound travellers who long to break out of their pandemic quarantines, and reconvene for techno-induced ascension. The album’s first single, “Melancholia,” and it’s accompanying video, is already breaking hearts and charts. An exquisite sonic hybrid of communal revelry and profound introspection, “Now Forever One,” focuses Bracht’s multilayered craftsmanship on resolving this era’s angst with sensory exploration and optimism.



As a lifelong drummer, Bracht’s insatiable musical energy lead him to bang out his first 3 EPs within one year of first being signed in 2011-12. In 2015 he founded the band Lea Porcelain with Markus Nikolaus in London. Their hypnotic post-rock debut release in 2017, “Hymns to the Night,” gained instant acclaim from UK tastemakers Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq and Zane Lowe, to name a few. The lads broke back onto the international stage with dates on several major festivals around Europe, including the Leeds/Reading Festival, Great Escape Brighton and Latitude. Rich output combined with the inclusion of live drums in his solo live sets quickly gained Bracht recognition and slots on the global tour circuit.

“Now Forever One” forges Julien Bracht’s transition from techno djing, while continuing the explorations of texture and timbre over functional song structures from Lea Porcelain, to a more open-ended search for the aural sublime — the substrate on which music, life and light glide to create momentary nodes of meaning in an increasingly meaningless sociopolitical atmosphere. These are crucial themes to Bracht’s process and approach. “The intention in my music is to strengthen people’s awareness and minds… I want us all to gather in spirit and stick together.”

The album exemplifies Bracht’s hunt for elemental juxtaposition with the warm Prophet 6’s sawtooth howls and bright pads against chillingly indifferent pulsing basslines and percussion. Clocking in at just under 65 minutes, “Now Forever One’s” tracks are sequenced to take the listener through the full emotional arch of a 15-hour rave, with an emphasis on those moments of collective epiphany where heaving techno floors become the perfect microcosm for an idealistic and interconnected future. Interspersed with improvisational one-takes, the album submerges the listener in polyrhythmic meditations, of which “Streets” and “Nocturne” are standout examples, and soars on the vaulted synth melodies of future dance floor favourites “Melancholia” and “Dreams of Euphoria.” Sascha Ring of Apparat & Moderat puts it perfectly: “I played “Melancholia” the night I got it at Mutek Festival in Mexico City, and instantly knew it’ll shine on a big floor at the right time. It’s just the right balance of majestic melodic deepness.” The sounds are both triumphant and exploratory.

Greater than the sum of its parts, Bracht’s latest release hints at the artist’s emerging potential for nailing our moment’s zeitgeist; learning to live smaller while constantly seeking higher heights. Inhabiting the fertile ground between solitary rumination and dance-floor convenance, the launch of “Now Forever One’s” lunar expedition into the techno oblivion of pandemic lockdown is oddly fitting.

Top-Kollabo des belgischen Pioniers Pole Folder (Bedrock, Renaissance, Global Underground) mit dem Münchner Produzenten Christian Schnall unter dessen Deep-House/Deep-Techno-Alias Aethon und dem begehrten Sänger Jiradu (The Beauty Room), bekannt von Dixon, Black Coffee, Hot Since 82, Eli Brown und Jamie Jones-Tunes. Das Original basiert auf deepen Kicks und einem gummiartigen Low End, auf dem spärliche Percussion und helle, luftige Synths ihre Magie wirken, zu der Jinadus ätherische Vocals einen Hauch Mystik beitragen. Beim Remix geht Fur Coat in die Tiefe und kreiert eine tief hypnotische Version, während Armonica das Tempo verlangsamt und die Tiefen mit einem eindringlichen Reese-Bass verstärkt.

Jimi Jules explores some existential concepts with ​Karma Baby​, his solo debut EP for Innervisions. The affable Swiss multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ is a certified hit-maker of and a ​Secret Weapons alumnus. Across the six tracks of ​Karma Baby he demonstrates a new his fluency and complexity across many shades of production, DJ-centric alchemy and mood-creation.

Warm welcome to Manuel Tur, who debuts on Lossless with his captivating Digital Fabrics EP. Expect three stripped back, warm and analogue sounding techno-ish cuts unmistakably referring to Detroit in a reminiscent yet forward thinking way.
Lossless bossmen Mathias Schober and Thomas Herb are big fans - and supporters - of Manuel Tur’s music. Naturally the excitement level was high when the guys received the Digital Fabrics demos from
Manuel and even went up to ecstatic while listening to the three tunes.
Masterfully stripped back productions, made with attention to all the details and a perfect interplay of rhythm and sound. These tracks just triggering all the right spots!
Fast forward this EP is now on Lossless and we couldn’t be happier that Manuel agreed on releasing it with us right away.
We also had a chat with Manuel about the creative process behind Digital Fabrics in which he revealed that at the time the EP came to life he had just added a new toy at his Islenyo Studios in Essen. Namely
a Korg SQ-1 sequencer which was triggering some of his analogue synths. Over the course of a week or so those jams culminated in building the backbone of the Digital Fabric EP. By further adding some
euphonic digital pads, Manuel set an antipode that’s blending and supplementing perfectly.
Yours sincerely,
LOSSLESS

3 new tracks by eccentric Japanese artist boys be kko. A1 'Oreinspotting' is a floating track with a big bass line that keeps going - well produced as always. 'got type B' is a track with a big intro and b1 'Home Run Bat', the title track, shines the way it's arranged. All around, a great EP with a 100% signature sound from Tokyo, Japan.

The producer's third EP for Innversions following 2019’s releases ‘Fool’ and ‘Karma Baby’, Jimi Jules refers to the first surviving animal sent into space for his latest EP “Ham The Monkey”. With a speed of 4,500 km/h, the four year old monkey “Ham” was the first living being fired into the atmosphere. A journey against his will. Shocked by the essence of ‘macabre’, Jules reflects the feelings and sounds felt from being trapped and out of control throughout the tracks - notably in “Grumpy Monkey” and “Tinnitus".

We are not sure if this was ever done before: We asked the legendary German illustrator duo Bringmann & Kopetzki, mostly known for their comics Hotze (Groove Mag) and Wild Life (Faze Mag), to "remix" the artwork of "Rebellion der Träumer" by Kollektiv Turmstrasse. This limited edition was so far only available in antique white vinyl via Connaisseur’s Bandcamp page and is sold out now.

white (A/B) and red (C/D) coloured vinyl

Repress

Hey, Rex The Dog is back and his lasers are stronger than ever. Throw your hands in the air and watch your fingers drop one by one. No, you won't feel pain. As much damage "Crasher" does - it's cause and relief in one. Like analgetic trance You said the t-word! I said the a-word, too. Right. Can I still crash on your couch

Since his debut track The Rebirth released on Bedrock, French producer Oniris has spread up his melodic techno and dark groove on various labels such as KMS, Ovum, Systematic and his head quarter Astropolis Records. He's back on Astropolis imprint with Odysseus, a four tracks EP including a remix from the renowned Marc Romboy.The EP opens with Odysseus, a deep, classy and melodic track, while Raver unveils a more shadow side with a ravy peak time track and a catchy climb for dancefloors. B face reveals a nice Odysseus remix from Marc Romboy, a warm and powerful rework with acid melodies and swinging echoes for this techno odyssey, while Borderline ends the EP with a hypnotic and irresistibly groovy cut.

Divergent Emotions is the latest offering from Madrid-based Italian producer, Bawrut. Having put out a number of highly sought-after EPs over the last four years, Bawrut’s knack for crafting serious dance floor weapons has earned him scores of dedicated fans. Last year’s Pronto Arpeggio became a firm fixture in clubs around the world, cementing his reputation as a serious force to be reckoned with.

As the name would suggest, Divergent Emotions represents a full spectrum of sentiments across it’s three tracks. A product of the lockdown, these tracks were produced in the full knowledge that they will be experienced first and foremost in people’s homes rather than at a club or a festival.

Opening track 'What Is Dance' is a manifesto for partying in an era of no clubs. Conjuring up a yearning nostalgia for late nights and shared experiences on the dance floor. A four to the floor no-nonsense banger, coupled with a lyrical statement of intent for what dancing represents in these times we’re in.

'Sunlight' on the other hand is pure 6AM brightness, with the sun coming up, and the rave still very much in full swing. It’s the perfect pick me-up for a festival crowd seeing the first glimpse of the morning rays streaking in the side of the tent, wanting to keep on dancing.

The closing track 'AndreW' is an ode to the late Andrew Weatherall, a long time supporter of Bawrut’s. It’s a chugging behemoth of a track, overlaid with melancholy synth lines that echo both the huge loss felt after his passing earlier in the year, as well as the emotions experienced during the weirder parts of the lockdown.

Divergent Emotions is the first release from new London based label Other Goodness.

ARCYDARO 02 is the producer's step towards a darker and more aggressive sound. Furthermore it's a step into a new decade that will bring forth much more music from this newcomer, whose works have already been picked by the likes of Âme, Dixon, Gerd Janson, Jennifer Cardini and more.

Moments of unbridled creation often manifest themselves in rather eccentric ways. Be it a sudden eureka moment, where the internal light-bulb flickers on sharply, or the seamless state of flow that appears when writer and pen are in-tune. But what about electronic musicians and that of the equipment around them? In Robert Babicz’s instance, the very sounds produced by this relationship morph into shapes and colours; sonic frequencies become visible objects due to the rare phenomenon, and indeed gift, of synesthesia.

Evidenced by Robert Babicz ’s eighth album, Utopia , this inherent creative process has resulted in a body of work that embodies his own personal experiences, forming a life soundtrack to epitomise moments of both elation and hardship. Memories enjoyed contrast with those endured, interwoven in a tapestry of musical expression that encapsulates a human story we can all relate to. Set for release on Marc Romboy’s Systematic, a label of which the Polish-born artist is more than familiar with given his two previous ‘Butterfly’ LPs, the album touches upon some of society's fundamental challenges, most notable of which is our search for the ideal world. Perhaps most strikingly is Robert’s assertion that the ‘Utopia’ we seek is not in fact a destination; rather it is a journey, one in which we must introspectively assess the notion that to find “ a better world to live in, we must create it each day ourselves.

Each track therefore is a reflection of such a discovery, acting as an auditory representation of Robert’s personal tale and typifying the evolution that naturally ensues. In this instance the symbolic nature of the butterfly, showcased in the album’s cover artwork, represents this transformatory experience. The voyage soon begins with Childhood , an ambient introductory piece that blissfully sets the tone of the release with emotive keys and warm, ethereal pads. Heartstone soon takes the helm, as progressive synths converge on a rhythmic kick-hat backbone, before the instrument-dotted Heroes opens with a stunning guitar-riff lead and resonant snare patterns.

The subdued tones of Hotel Kalimba soon grace us, a beautiful interluding track that works to rise and fall simultaneously, paving the way for a reworked version of Sonntag, one of Robert’s most popular tracks previously released on the well-established Kompakt label. Come Down swiftly ups the tempo, featuring a compelling main bassline that accompanies the poignant storytelling of vocalist Zera , before the hypnotic hum of Super Cactus softens the pace and gifts us a glimpse into a world far-removed from ours.

We are graced with another bespoke offering in Sin , an enchanting seven-minute rework of Robert’s debut Systematic track of the same name, whilst the heartfelt sense of No One Else undulates with a gentle lucidity, as Zera’s docile tones shimmer amidst a saxophone solo that evokes feelings of contemplation and anguish in one. Climax soon emerges with its breaks-inspired drum patterns and ethereal synth pulses, before the cosmic notes of Garden of Souls leave us in a haze of starry, wide-eyed reflection. Alice Rose ’s mesmerising vocals amplify the meditative qualities of Infinity Inside , a delicate penultimate record that unfurls into the album’s eventual closing track: Utopia .

Finally. More than eight years after Diorama, Dominik Eulberg releases his long awaited fifth studio album Mannigfaltig. With twelve elaborate pieces of music, he creates a burning plea to preserve the breathtaking biodiversity of nature and at the same time warns of the threat posed to it by humans.
It is a detailed record that demands close listening and showcases Eulberg's considerable synth craft, with drawn out pads and delicate keys laid over undulating rhythms that slowly take you through a wide range of emotions. Elements of ambient, downtempo, electronica, pop and minimal are infused with the sounds of nature, a choral sense of musicality and wistful air of grace across all the majestically composed pieces.

This is the dawning of ARCYDARO. For the first time ever he unveils his work, expressing a very own approach to the current state of sound.

Early support for this one comes from Âme & Dixon.

Red Axes make a triumphant return to Phantasy with a further trio of expertly-crafted leftfield club tracks. Having produced several of the label’s best-loved club moments such as ‘Sipoor’ and ‘Sound Test’, the Israeli duo easily surpass their charismatic reputation across ‘Some Lights’.

‘Some Lights’ stomps forward to reveal the footprints of a rave giant, yet, even Red Axes at their most anthemic unfold the unexpected. Bleary-eyed chords stretch wistfully into the far-distance, as a male voice compounds the mood; “Sunrise”. Suddenly, the Axes pull the rug and reveal the howling club wolf hidden behind the sheep’s dress code, plunging dancers into a heavy trip of vintage rave chords and EBM-drum play.

The more psychedelically inclined will meanwhile find plenty to embrace in the wide, kaleidoscopic canyons of ‘Skulls’, a deeper-still groove machine that conjures up images of untamed sonic plains, Morricone-esque chords unexpectedly synthesised with psychobilin. Finally, ‘Professor Grasstov’ finds the duo loosening up into more playful form still, dragging the good name of this notable academic on a loose, breaks'y trip full of baggy energy (and complete with audible liquid experiments).

We are excited to share our special Wex series, Telomere Plastic.
Each release will be a white label special of 150 copies.
This first release is a four track VA and gives you a little introduction of what to expect from the series.
150 copies pressed

Chengdu-based Chinese female techno producer/DJ L.Y.Li (aka Diva Li) is releasing her first 12” EP “Escape” on Ran Music’s sub-label Ran Groove. This EP includes 4 melodic techno tracks she has recently created. These dance tracks are full of feminine energy and minimalistic melodic sequencers, not only delivering the massive sound scape of classic techno music, but also satisfying dance floor’s endless pursue of a good groove. The emotional synth melodies and vocal samples are evidence of the special approach to dance music she has as a female producer. Being an experienced DJ, L.Y.Li also proves her skills in the studio with this EP.

L.Y.Li (aka Diva Li) is an electronic music producer and DJ currently living in Chengdu, China. An excellent vocalist, she is also an active figure in China’s techno music scene and has been considered as one of the most popular and respected female DJs in China’s top techno clubs such as Lantern (Beijing) and TAG (Chengdu). Having playing in clubs for many years, L.Y.Li has her special point of view towards electronic music and dance music, with her music always being full of rich and exquisite emotions, intense and minimalistic melodies as well as her own soulful vocal lines. These characteristics have guaranteed her uniqueness within the country’s techno music scene.

"One thing is certain.. Herbert activated the fast forward function! Andhim can use the -button from the keyboard with their track "Better Days" to manually activate the form feed for the party papers. They can only execute this function through entering the value of the amount of vinyl.

Super Flu and Angelov on the other hand use the manual backward-function. The -button in their track "ErQ" can be used for the volume regulation module. Apsara also activates the manual backward-function through entering the value of their track "Simply Red" and then push the -button.

Zoo Braszil can print the world if he combines his track "Step By Step" with the manual or automatic spec sheet print function. If all the tracks are programmed in the registration, an error will occur.

Are you looking for answers? Herbert yet again makes sure you can find the answers you are looking for in the speed of light."

Paula proceeded to question each dot down that wave and each answer led her back cross the river, up the ruler which measured her life.

Remixes by Cignol, Vertical67, Sound Synthesis, 36

Parquet Recordings presents their 19th edition of the PARQUET MOST WANTED EP series. Another masterclass collection of Melodic House & Techno productions by Solee, Marc DePulse & Rafael Cerato and Brascon. Enjoy!

The Canadian alchemist is back on Afterlife with three transcendent cuts.
Focused on fusing organic sounds and textures with an electronic foundation, Tone Depth returns with a follow-up to, ‘Ibn Sina’, his outing on the third Realm of Consciousness compilation. The title track ‘Walls’ entices us into Tone Depth’s ethereal world, as the pulsating rhythm and electrifying atmosphere is complemented by Gorj’s emotionally-charged vocals. Once you step into the airy embrace of this alternate dimension, you encounter ‘Nero’, a track that is defined by its sombre tone and highly affecting arrangement - goosebumps incoming. Lastly, ‘Terra’ takes us into that strange purgatory between euphoria and melancholy, encouraging complete detachment from the physical realm...

Five years on from the quartet of special records which marked Innervisions’ 50th release, the Berlin label is closing out the 2010s with a triptych of talent, for IV90. The three separate EPs which make up release #IV90 feature the sonic narratives of Bruno Deodato alias Trikk, the return of “Karma Baby” hitmaker Jimi Jules, and Copenhagen’s Denis Horvat matriculating from ​Secret Weapons alumna to standalone debut.

Hotly tipped newcomer Yulia Niko joins the Watergate collective, delivering an exciting label debut to mark the occasion. The Russian-born, Berlin-based artist has piqued the ears of heads with quality releases on Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical and her own TochnoTechno imprint. She steps up for Watergate Records with an inspiring maiden EP, augmented by remixes from YokoO and Francesco Mami. ‘Manifesto’ is the intriguing opener, as intergalactic synths rub shoulders with a chugging groove for an ultra-cool finish. ‘Passion’ is heavy on vibes, pairing an enchanting vocal with a colourful bed of percussion. YokoO contributes a subterranean ‘Defragmentation’ remix of ‘Manifesto’ on the minimal tip, before adding some warmth to the palette teaming up with Francesco Mami for a ‘Vegas Mix’ primed for the afterhours with its deep grooves and shuffling beats. ‘Hurts So Slow’ reinforces Niko’s versatility, imbuing a dusty house vibe primed for late night sessions.

At summer’s peak, all-wise grampy Herbert delivers some fresh vibes and showcases the hottest discoveries on his ninth compilation. IVAN MASA from Italy starts off with NEON, a gorgeous melodic time-machine made of plain groove, 80ies synth-feeling, dreamy melodies, rich breaks and a fascinating bassline.

ACADO take you on a colorful ride on their ALPACA along the boarder to tangible reality, through thickly overgrown soundscapes and a lusciously dripping groove.

DARKSIDEVINYL’s TANZANIA combines a futuristic leadsound from another galaxy with relaxed percussions and takes you on a gentle glide over the dancefloor. ANDREA CARROZA throws in ABAYOMI, an ethno-mood-track that touches body and soul, packed with clear chords, a tight bassline and uplifting breaks.

While our lives are being set upside down due to a crazy amount of events, from climate change to eco-political re-assessment with crisis and pandemic emergencies a new spiritual era is approaching us. Rituals as well as magical practices are what we really need to learn how to go through this and be born again. We need to look inward and seek the truth that we can neither find in the outside world nor inside the digital one.

Welcoming this vibrant duo to Afterlife, Yotto & Stephan Jolk.
With distinctive but synergic sounds, both artists are renowned for their ability to imbue their music with rich musicality and captivating rhythms. On 'New Era’ we are invited to join an odyssey into the infinite field of consciousness.
Dance music with pure soul at its core.

A core member of the Oberbaumbrücke family delivers a sleek label debut.
As the club’s technician, Joris Biesmans (aka Biesmans) has been an invaluable fixture at Watergate for the last five years. A true audiophile, when he’s not tuning WG’s soundsystem to perfection, he’s building modular synths and honing his studio craft.
Having recently quit his technician job to focus on making music full time, he’s a new addition to the WG agency roster and follows suits with an impressive debut EP on the label, after releases on
Correspondent, AEON and Adana Twins’ TAU. The title track ‘Electric Love’ is a chugging slice of electro,
marked by lush key progressions and an attitude-drenched vox from newcomer Idorski. Marvin & Guy Amplifier are tapped for remix duties and inject the original with a celestial melody line primed for end-ofnight moments. ‘Technician on a Mission’ is driven by a polished bassline that modulates throughout,
while 80s synths give it a retro-future stamp. ‘City Boy’ is a modern day synthwave gem, reinforcing the breadth of sound espoused by Watergate Records.

Vinyl only

„The lights go out and I can't be saved.
It's a one-way ticket to a madman's situation.“

Berlin native Florian Kruse has been a key part of the underground house and tech house scene for years now, and his productions have rightfully been bringing him plaudits for their emotional maturity. Finding a kindred spirit in German vocalist Hendrik Burkhard, as TheGround the pair have crafted a killer new album - 'Dediction', including these four exceptional tracks that will appear on the vinyl edition 'Dediction EP'. 'Homeless Hearts' exemplifies the duo's effect on each other - the slick, nuanced and spacy production gives way to a powerful groove, providing the perfect backing for Burkhard's dreamy vocal. 'Undercover' is a clear dance-floor killer, with Kruse's exceptional flair for programming meeting Burkhard's understated delivery. Co-written by Raphael Hofmann 'Silence' explores some melancholic terrain before finding its way back to the floor via Kruse's & Burkhard's lush production. The EP is concluded with 'Creature' - featuring a thick growling bass and precise, arpeggiated synth lines that cut through the mix like lasers.