Bandcamp: bit.ly/SS003BC
Beatport: btprt.dj/2cKRJyr
iTunes: apple.co/2cNNdQU

Why do we tell stories?

We breathe, we eat, we sleep. We seek connection. These are our basic human needs.

But there is one more need we all share, and it centres on stories. All across the world, stories are being recounted everywhere, in every imaginable way, at any given time. For telling stories is at the very essence of what it is to be human.

The universe of stories can be broken down into seven basic plots which underlie all stories ever told. Recognising these patterns is the gateway to unravelling the universal symbolic language from which all storytelling is spun.

With The Quest, Chapter 24 returns with seven stories in sound collected from artists across the world to bring these themes to life.

NHAR (My Favorite Robot, Correspondant) is a consummate storyteller, and he opens the book with the glistening space tech of 'Navigli'. This is quickly followed up by newcomer Dan Grassler, whose superb 'Going Back' with US vocalist KnowKontrol is powerfully brooding and promises great things for the Munich-based producer.

The momentum picks up further with the standout 'Over My Head', a dark and delicious cut from two returning Chapter 24 artists, Alex Zed and Billie Fountain.

The label welcomes Teho and Machino for their inaugural releases on the imprint. Frenchman Teho (Herzblut, Parquet) serves up a double helping of delight with the skilfully crafted 'Back To The Forest' and the tense tech house of 'Drunken Leads'. Meanwhile, Machino (Desert Hearts), one of a new wave of Tijuana-based producers, showcases his unique blend of potent techno and ambient influences on 'Perdidos'.

Finally, Melodule and Van Did bring the tales to a close with 'Téou 12', a dreamy, abstract piece that showcases wonky basslines, drifting pads and engaging sound design.

They say that there are only seven basic plots but a thousand different stories. 

And so, as the storyteller utters that age old, magical phrase "Once upon a time...", let yourself be carried away…

Released on Friday 16th September.

Early support from the likes of Joris Voorn, Nicole Moudaber, Edu Imbernon, Robert Babicz, Guy J, DJ T, Betoko, Denis A, Above & Beyond, Nick Warren, D-Nox, Alexi Delano, ANNA, Cristoph, Silicone Soul, Darin Epsilon, Cid Inc, Chris Fortier, David Granha, Anthony Pappa, Third Son, Olivier Weiter, Soul Button, Marc Poppcke, Franz Alice Stern, Jonas Saalbach, Baikal, Gai Barone, Elias Tzikas, Lonya, Tim Engelhardt and many more! 

Chapter 24
{Stories in sound}

Seven Stories: The Quest

Over My Head

♫BUY♫

Alex Zed - Over My Head feat. Billie Fountain *Out Now*

Just a guy who loves to have fun at a festival or a club and occasionally I might jump on my own decks and do an embarrassingly bad set.

i'm here for the music, that should be your one reason too

Music with meaning. Storytelling house and techno with heart and soul above all else.

Find us at the links below:

Alex Zed - Over My Head feat. Billie Fountain Out Now

Chapter 24 Records