Lost Tapes Vol.2 is a new various artists release from Alex Niggemann and his lovingly curated AEON AUDIO. The imprint’s second versatile 8- track collection showcases an assortment of regular members of the label family and introduces some exciting new friends. 

Both a reunion and step forward for the exceptional talent this unique label has been nourishing, Lost Tapes Vol.2 is eight tracks of flawlessly produced electronic music. Artists include TVA, Denis Horvat and Speaking Minds – already label regulars – alongside Alex himself and some ferociously talented debutantes. 

Opening track - the beautiful beatless ‘Andrea’ – comes courtesy of TVA, the Italian ex-pat duo of Danilo Pascale and Marco Mollo (now based in Sydney). Copenhagen’s Denis Horvat provides the gently pulsing ‘Patchouli’ - a fragrant blend of switching melodic and dissonant elements as it layers atmospheric excellence over a deep, ever-evolving, percussive groove. Speaking Minds return to AEON with ‘Space Teleportation’, in which heart-melting melodies rise over teasing acidic motifs on a seriously dirty, low-slung percussive groove. 

In perfect contrast, Alex’s own contribution is a masterclass in subtle genius, as he creates another landmark voyage into the realms of peak-time techno with his distinct emotive edge, building a swirling, deeply delicious energy throughout ‘Serenity’. 

The irresistible, exotic, hypnotic pulse of ‘Mannequin’, built around distinctive layers of intricate, melody rich percussion, is a wondrous debut AEON appearance. This time, the name to note is Radeckt aka Thomas Dieckmann, another super-talented creator from the hotbed current Copenhagen scene. 

Some remarkable Italian talent is also on display as Venetian DJ/Producer Bastinov makes a welcome return to AEON with ‘Chamal’, where his deft creative skills blend subtlety with energy, the track’s dancefloor-driven attitude is complimented by a deep, brooding arrangement.

Lost Tapes Vol.2 debutant, Raffaele Sorrentini aka Rafjus explore the most interesting facets of electronic music. His fine contribution, ‘In Wonderland’, with its speedy, stripped-back, linear percussive energy, draped in dissonant, melodious motifs, provides a starkly resonant moment here. 

Finally, ‘Birth Of An Island’ is an unforgettable entrance for Hannes Bieger, who is perhaps better known for his immense and highly regarded back catalogue as a mixing and mastering engineer in Berlin. Here, his foray into experimental dub territory is a peerless, controlled display of mood changing electronics - a perfect finale to this exceptional selection of AEON’s creative excellence.

AEON Lost Tapes vol.2

Beatport

Alex Niggemann - Serenity

Upcoming Shows + Residencies + Bio 

Upcoming Performances:

7/12: Bartledoo 4 (Leggett, CA)

7/26: Skinny Kitty Teahouse Fundraiser (Guerneville, CA)

8/2: Santa Cruz, CA (Private)

8/27-31: TTITD (Black Rock City, NV) 
 
9/20: WOW (Oakland, CA)

9/24: Ecstatic Dance (Santa Fe, NM)

9/25: Ecstatic Dance (Durango, CO)

9/26: Ecstatic Dance (Kansas City, MO)

9/28: Ecstatic Dance (Salt Lake City, UT)

Residencies:

Deep House Yoga (SF) / The Sound Garden (SF) / Heavy Petting Zoo (SF)

BIO: 
If art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time.  For Sage, performing is so much more than just putting on a show - it's about telling a story.  It's about invoking emotion and enriching experiences.  It's prayer.  it's ceremony.  Its presence and freedom.

Sage has shared the stage an eclectic array of Artists such as David Starfire, Soohan, Alex Cruz, Mystic Grizzly, Mz. Worthy, Lee Reynolds, Equanimous, Ruby Chase, Destructo, SkiiTour, Gettoblaster and Rinzen.  Also an accomplished Ecstatic Dance DJ, he has led spiritual sonic journeys in Nevada City, Oakland, San Francisco, Kansas City, Salt Lake City, Lake Tahoe and Reno. 

Since relocating to San Francisco in early 2022, he has performed at top dance destinations Public Works, Halcyon, Monarch, The Midway and 1015 Folsom.  In the past year he has also been minted a Resident DJ of standout Bay Area communities Heavy Petting Zoo, Disco Donutz & Airpusher Collective.  Sage also co-founded a new Burning Man camp, Black Rock City Snow Club in 2022, along with his DJ partner-in-time Dylan Hogan a.k.a Major Trouble. 

On the festival front last year, he was invited to perform at Stilldream, Kausmic, StarVibes, UnSCruz, By The People, Soulplay & Burning Man.  He is coming off a “fresh” appearance at Fresh Tracks festival and has a full slate of festival performances scheduled this summer.  Sage also loves a good outdoor block party - throwing down art car sets in ‘22 at The Midway/Opulent Temple event Diplo‘s Menagerie; at the iconic San Francisco How Weird Street Fair as well as Great Northern’s new decomp offering - Block Rock City.  Sage kicked off 2023 in the best way possible; with a magical closing set before a huge crowd on the Heavy Petting Zoo art car at the legendary Breakfast of Champions / It’s A New Day block party on NYD in SF.  Earlier this Spring he made his Daybreaker debut in San Francisco’s iconic Grace Cathedral.  In May he played his first headlining show, Duality, in Sacramento for the good folks at Woot².  Following performing 6 sets at Burning Man, Sage headlined a decompression party in Reno at Virginia Street Brewhouse.

It was a busy summer festival season as well for Sage: performing at Stilldream, Soulplay, Kausmic and By The People.

One half of SL:LK

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AEON focusses on conjuring up the spirit of classic and timeless House, Indie Dance, (Italo)- Disco and everything in between, updating it and creating new frontiers.

Launched in April 2013, AEON is a label created as a platform to release music that stands for quality and originality. Music that fits perfectly into sets with multiple musical dimensions – steering clear of being too obvious, or just being purely functional.

AEON is a label for people with open minds, open hearts and open ears. 

Electronic music shouldn't have borders and that creativity and experimentation without restrictions and expectations is what allows artists to make exceptional music that becomes timeless and treasured.

We carefully select each release & remix to fit with this ethos, showcasing and building an ever-evolving family of exceptionally talented artists and like-minded souls.

In short, AEON is a home to cutting-edge artists who are bold enough to breathe life into their productions with true emotion and a fresh outlook. AEON stands for people who walk their own path, who dance just the way they feel, celebrating and being passionate about what they do without following rules.