Cape Town based DJ & producer https://soundcloud.com/saunterdj is up next on Chat Noir Tools ! His debut EP is comprised of four bleepy house tunes blending nostalgic feels, peak-time euphoria, spacey and ravey sounds. This toasty four-tracker is unashamedly and sturdily grooved-out, packed with warm depth, and a playful attitude.

Pre-order:

https://chatnoir-store.com/release/1648569955/Saunter-Lost-Mind-Logic-EP
https://chatnoirrec.bandcamp.com/album/lost-mind-logic-ep

Release Date: 27/05/2022

All tracks written and produced by Saunter
Mastered by Sodasound Studio
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by yours truly

Saunter - Lost-Mind Logic EP (CNT006)

For its eighth release Griffé welcomes Rambal Cochet aka https://soundcloud.com/volta-cab. The prolific electronic producer has been on the circuit for more than ten years and has explored a wide musical spectrum: from house to techno and new wave to electro. More recently his productions have taken a more progressive & trancey turn. On "Unknown Pharmacy" the producer is blending some trancey dancefloor weapons (Pharmacom & Muscle Fields) with crazy breaks (Autismo1) and a downtempo track (Underworld) to close the record in a calmer note. Out June 10th.

Pre-order:
https://chatnoir-store.com/release/1651136479/Rambal-Cochet-Unknown-Pharmacy

Release Date: 10/06/2022

All tracks written and produced by Rambal Cochet
Mastered by Sodasound Studio
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by yours truly

Rambal Cochet - Unknown Pharmacy (GRFF008)

Pre-order: https://grifferec.bandcamp.com/album/griff-fundraiser-compilation-for-ukraine

This compilation gathers familiar faces of the label Griffé surrounded by newcomers that we should find on the label in the coming months. These 11 artists from the four corners of the world meet to raise funds for the volounteer association Kyiv Angels which helps people in need on the Ukrainian territory since the Russian invasion. Electro bangers, breaks, tech-house, trance, ebm infused techno... this compilation highlights all the musical aesthetics defended by the label since its beginning.

All incomes (label, artists, distribution) will go to the local volunteer organization “Kyiv Angels”. 

Huge heads up to Justin Drake from the Bakehouse Studio who mastered the tracks for free.

More infos about Kyiv Angels: www.instagram.com/kyivangels/

We all stand with Ukraine.

Out July 8th on Bandcamp and all digital platforms.

With:
https://soundcloud.com/botwinmusic
https://soundcloud.com/brian-castro-649415850
https://soundcloud.com/briquezer
https://soundcloud.com/buraye
https://soundcloud.com/cruzorozco
https://soundcloud.com/charlou-g
https://soundcloud.com/ismael-zouaoui
https://soundcloud.com/volta-cab
https://soundcloud.com/stevemarie
https://soundcloud.com/vafamusic
https://soundcloud.com/a_c130

Griffé Fundraiser Compilation for Ukraine

Digging deep to discover new talents has always been at the core of Chat Noir Tools. We’re thrilled and proud to observe our Tool Boys growing up and assert themselves as established DJs & producers. For our seventh release we are delighted to welcome again https://soundcloud.com/vitess1, https://soundcloud.com/occibel, https://soundcloud.com/joaposto, https://soundcloud.com/noiro-orion & https://soundcloud.com/sunaas for the first volume of our Chat Noir Tools All Stars series. From fast-paced banging house tunes to downtempo delights & 6am anthems, welcome to the Chat Noir Tools sound.

Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/CNT007
https://chatnoirrec.bandcamp.com/album/chat-noir-tools-all-stars-vol-1

Release Date: 23/09/2022

Mastered by Sodasound Studio
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by yours truly

Various Artists - Chat Noir Tools All Stars Vol.1 (CNT007)

Griffé is hyped to announce the return of @pascal-ordioni aka P.O on the label! This record brings together everything that makes the producer's sound so distinctive: a dark & melancholic technoish vibe filled with 80’s new wave sounds, breaks & spooky pessimistic vocals. Welcome to the Void Gardens.

Release date: December 2022

Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/3dWVd2f
https://grifferec.bandcamp.com/album/void-gardens-ep



Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by yours truly

P.O - Void Gardens EP (GRFF009)

https://soundcloud.com/briquezer debuts on Chat Noir Tools!
Parisian DJ & producer takes us on his journey to space with four dreamy & progressive house cuts.  Expect round & juicy basses, arpeggiators and acid lines. Welcome to the Distant Planet.

Release date: December 23th

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1667412405/Brique-Distant-Planet-EP


Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by yours truly

Brique - Distant Planet EP (CNT008)

At Griffé we've been fan of https://soundcloud.com/toke3's music for a while, closely following his path release after release. We're now delighted to welcome him on the label with his stunning "Avalon" EP, 2 four-to-the-floor tracks on the A side, 2 breaks tracks on B side, gems only.

Release date: February 3rd 2023 

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1670428552/Toke-Avalon-EP

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by KMA60

Toke - Avalon EP (GRFF010)

Chat Noir Tools continues to dig into the new scene to put the light on up & coming producers. For our first release of 2023 we're thrilled to introduce parisian DJ & producer https://soundcloud.com/lungomusic!  His Game Over EP is a four tracker inspired by the retro-gaming universe and crafted for a heavy dancefloor use.

Release date: March 31st

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1674578812/Lungo-Game-Over-EP

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by https://soundcloud.com/kma60

Lungo - Game Over EP (CNT009)

After his Portgas D.Ace EP released in 2021 @vafamusic is back on Griffé with a new stunning piece of music. Produced by the ocean during his stay in Portugal, his Lay Back EP exhibits that the frenchman isn't only a talented surfer but also a brilliant producer with a very distinctive sound, a nice blend of breaks, electro & bass music with a pinch of dub influenced sounds. Welcome back boy.

Release date: April 14th 

Pre-order: 
https://www.kma60.com/release/1677687476/Vafa-Lay-Back-EP
https://grifferec.bandcamp.com/album/lay-back-ep

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by @kma60

Vafa - Lay Back EP (GRFF011)

Once is not usual Chat Noir Tools is welcoming an established producer in the name of https://soundcloud.com/robbenspierre. Since 2017 the italian artist and Club Vision resident has released top notch music on labels such as Land of Dance, Alphaville records, Tone Dropout, Threads, Nugs on board or System Error. After a short break, we're glad to have him for his first vinyl release in three years. His Lacrimosa EP, five tracks filled with melancholic goodness, will stand as the first Tools record sitting halfway between homelistening & the club.

Release date: May 26th

Pre-order: 
https://www.kma60.com/release/1681910794/Robbenspierre-Lacrimosa-EP
https://chatnoirrec.bandcamp.com/album/lacrimosa-ep

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by @kma60

Robbenspierre - Lacrimosa EP (CNT010)

Chat Noir is excited to bring into the world his new imprint ! Cosa Vostra kicks off with a first release delivered by Lyon based producer https://soundcloud.com/carriego who sign a stunning return after his well received Dying Flutchman EP last year on barcelona's Overthink Records. His Acid Apophis EP is a 4-tracker showing his ability to juggle between genres and speeds and will please your body and your soul. Cosa Vostra is all about giving and is ready to launch!

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1682009105/Carriego-Acid-Apophis-EP

Release date: June 2nd

Mastered by Justin Drake 
Distributed by KMA60

Carriego - Acid Apophis (VOSTRA001)

After his well received "Unknown Pharmacy" release https://soundcloud.com/volta-cab aka Rambal Cochet is back on Griffé almost a year later to the day with his "Matrix Convoy" EP! Once again the producer pleases us with his proggy touch filled with tribal & trancey motives for a full shamanic dancefloor experience. https://soundcloud.com/ikbenliso is joigning him on the eponym track while Bristol based https://soundcloud.com/remotif serves an outstanding downtempo/breaky remix of Virus Funk.

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1683643827/Rambal-Cochet-Matrix-Convoy-EP
Bandcamp: https://grifferec.bandcamp.com/album/matrix-convoy-ep

Mastered by Justin Drake 
Distributed by KMA60

Rambal Cochet - Matrix Convoy EP (GRFF012)

Our beloved C.ru.z is next on Griffé with his Mechanical Wizards EP. 
Argentinian producer & DJ, Barcelona based C.ru.z is the co-founder of the 22Recordings imprint. This EP reflects C.ru.z's love for 80's synth/electro music and cinematic experiences. These four tracks dive deeply into spooky moods and emotional melodies with a dark & melancholic touch.

Order here : https://www.kma60.com/release/1691156875/C.ru.z-Mechanical-Wizards
https://grifferec.bandcamp.com/album/mechanical-wizards

Mastered by Justin Drake
Distributed by KMA60

C.ru.z - Mechanical Wizards (GRFF013)

Chat Noir's new imprint Cosa Vostra returns with another french producer https://soundcloud.com/alich_music. 
Paris based moroccan artist & Decadance festival resident takes you on an introspective journey that explores mind and club music and blends it effortlessly into a thoughtful and playful musical experience. On A side Alich unleashes some Driving rhythms and relentless energy, synth layers and funky elements culminating into one tireless momentum on the dancefloor. B side is more about tension and mystery through a minimalist sonic composition. Dark and hypnotic yet sensual grooves join forces to create mind captivating listening and shadow dancing actions. Serious business, right there!

Out September 22nd 

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1690988353/Alich-Play-The-Darkside

Mastered by Justin Drake
Distributed by KMA60

Alich - Play The Darkside (VOSTRA002)

Cosa Vostra strikes again! To end the year on a high note we welcome Central Intelligence (https://soundcloud.com/bilalppr), the synth wizard. We were closely following his musical journey and we are hyped to release his first solo EP in more than two years. After some recent VA appearances on labels such as Lumbago, Coqueto Records or Lunfardo, Central Intelligence is back in force with the mesmerizing Helter Skelter EP, a perfect balance between light & darkness. In its more uplifting moments, the atmosphere is expansive and euphoric. When it takes a darker turn, the tracks are brooding and intense and keep you on the edge of your seat, unfolding with surprises throughout. At all times, the EP has a propulsive energy that will have serious utility in any dance floor context. 

Release date: November 17th 

Pre-order: 
https://bit.ly/46GPYK1
https://chatnoirrec.bandcamp.com/album/helter-skelter

Mastered by Justin Drake
Distributed by KMA60

Central Intelligence - Helter Skelter (VOSTRA003)

For our last release of 2023 we’re thrilled to welcome https://soundcloud.com/moiskmoisk! Duo composed of https://soundcloud.com/pletnev and Logeshen Moorgan aka @fourmirouz, during recent years Moisk have released top notch music on labels such as Pleasure Express, Lost Poncho, Terra Magica, Warning and Mana Abundance. Their Deoxyribose EP is composed of two trancey 4/4 dancefloor bombs on the A side while B side is more about breaks and uptempo jungle madness. Top stuff! Out December 1st. 

Pre-order:
https://www.kma60.com/release/1697534993/Moisk-Deoxyribose-EP
https://grifferec.bandcamp.com/album/deoxyribose

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by KPM
Distributed by KMA60

Moisk - Deoxyribose EP (GRFF014)

While we are waiting for the release of his debut solo EP on Chat Noir Tools, we are delighted to welcome Tbilisi based @levan-grdzelidze on our podcast series! This set was recorded during the Mtkvarze release party a few months ago and sounds like a perfectly balanced warm-up set. Levan takes the time to smoothly put you in the right mood with a first hour filled with downtempo and chilled breaks flavors before he slowly goes deeper and stronger, taking you on a journey between house, dub techno, tech house, progressive… A nice and sharp warm-up set, exactly how it should be done. Enjoy the trip kitties!

Chat Noir Podcast #5 : Levan Grdzelidze

For this first release of 2024 we are delighted to welcome https://soundcloud.com/levan-grdzelidze, Tbilisi-based artist and founder of the Glispy Records label. After a standout first vinyl release on the Mtkvarze imprint, he delivers his first full-length record on Chat Noir Tools. Out January 26th 

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1700585344/Levan-Grdzelidze-Equinox

Mastered by Justin Drake 
Manufactured by KPM
Distributed by @kma60

Levan Grdzelidze - Equinox (CNT013)

Without being overly nostalgic, this latest EP from https://soundcloud.com/saunterdj references the past whilst looking firmly towards the future, and brings a cheeky atmosphere to the dancefloor with a sound that playfully oscillates between spooky and surprisingly emotive - fusing the sonic palette of the darker shades of new-wave with the snap and flare of tech house and electro. P.O offers a masterful remix of Signal Sorcery, reinterpreting the track with his signature sound that he has become deservedly celebrated for, contributing a hi-tech and club-ready sheen whilst plunging it further into even murkier territories.

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1704964874/Saunter-and-P.O-Signal-Sorcery-EP

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by KPM
Distributed by @kma60

Saunter - Signal Sorcery EP (inc. P.O Remix) (VOSTRA004)

For our sixth podcast, we're hyped to welcome one of the DJs we feel closest to musically on the new Parisian scene: https://soundcloud.com/iamblackp ! Embark on this sonic time travel through past & present to discover her off-centre & robotic world filled with dark & atmospheric sounds. This mix highlights her many influences ranging from electro, synthwave & new beat to breaks & old-school tech-house. Enjoy the trip kitties !

Chat Noir Podcast #6 : IAMBP

Griffé is back and starts 2024 on a high note with https://soundcloud.com/five_ten, Lausanne based producer & dj, co-founder of Flight Mode. His Surveillance EP highlights his love for acid, breaks & electro while delivering a gloomy and anguish atmosphere. Four powerful tracks for the darker hours of the night.

Pre-order:
https://www.kma60.com/release/1706696870/Five-Ten-Surveillance-EP

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by KPM
Distributed by KMA60

Five Ten - Surveillance EP (GRFF015)

Since its very beginning, Chat Noir Tools has been a home for new and upcoming producers with the goal of discovering the future talents of our scene. We’re glad to present a new debut release by French artist Mitsunobu, founder of the Youtube channel Metroid Vibes. With his Neurodancer EP, he shows his love for 90’s influenced house music. Watch out!

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1707474614/Mitsunobu-Neurodancer-EP

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by KPM
Distributed by KMA60

Mitsunobu - Neurodancer EP (CNT014)

After greeting us with a great EP for his debut on our Cosa Vostra imprint and before his up-coming record on Griffé, Alich embarks on our podcast series. 

Contrasting with his last production where fast paced rhythms and menacing sounds were on board, Decadance’s finest lets us discover the mellow and sweet-sounding side of his personality, revealing his rich sonic palette and broad sense of taste for electronic music.

So relax and enjoy a true moment of deep and tech infused house, progressing into well rounded stylish sounds and funky beats for a smooth ride through this full vinyl mix !

Chat Noir Podcast #7 : Alich

For his first EP on vinyl, Montevideo based Lanzieri delivers four hypnotic & occult tunes on Cosa Vostra. Bringing his own touch to this uruguayan sound we like so much, Lanzieri offers a gloomy & dark journey through techno, electro & acid.

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1710931273/Lanzieri-Profecia

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by KPM
Distributed by KMA60

Lanzieri - Profecía (VOSTRA005)

The latest episode in our podcast series has a special flavour, as it is recorded by our very own Maco Maria, a key member of the Chat Noir & KMA60 team for over two years. She's been patiently working on her craft and gradually building up her record collection in the shadows. Now it's time for her to share her dark yet melancholic world with you, between gems from the past and carefully selected new releases, Maria is stepping in!

Chat Noir Podcast #8 : Maco Maria

Chat Noir launches its new series in full force with a four tracker EP by Lviv producer, DJ & label owner Yaroslav M (https://soundcloud.com/a_c130). Taken from his live set, these tracks are definitely rooted on the dancefloor and sit on a thin line between a housy touch and darker territories lining to a more progressive sound.

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1713430501/yaroslav-m-chat-noir-hors-serie-1

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by KPM
Distributed by KMA60

Yaroslav M - Chat Noir hors-série #1 (CNHS001)

Our dear Riley (aka https://soundcloud.com/saunterdj) already showcased his producer talent a* through two on point releases on our imprints Chat Noir Tools & Cosa Vostra. We thought it would be great to give him some space to express and share his selector and DJ skills. Enjoy this amazing mix with old tracks that sound new, new tracks that sound old, and tracks that escape time all together, unified by their shared low-slung sleazyness.

Chat Noir Podcast #9: Saunter

Subtle oriental echoes, twisted dub grooves, wicked synths atmosphere and lush electronic nostalgia … I think we have one special Griffé release!

In a realm where beats become the pulse of the night, and melodies weave tales of transcendence, emerges a work that skillfully blends different genuine inspirations: we proudly welcome our dear Alich who crafted once again an authentic and captivating work.

In the vast expanse of the electronic music landscape, we hope you will FIND YOUR QUEST.

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1713950420/alich-find-your-quest

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by KPM D
Distributed by KMA60

Alich - Find Your Quest (GRFF016)

Chat Noir Tools continues its exploration of the new electronic scene with this second release which showcase four tracks from the young producer https://soundcloud.com/occibel . He delivers here 4 uncompromising tracks designed for the dancefloor. Juggling between house, breakbeat and Tech-house inspirations, he is part of this generation that frees itself from genres to better appropriate them. Throughout the 4 tracks of the EP, Occibel oscillates between atmospheres and sounds to offer a coherent and effective whole. An EP made for the dancefloor in all occasions.

PRE ORDERS :
https://bit.ly/CNT002BANDCAMP
https://bit.ly/CNT002DECKS
https://bit.ly/CNT002REDEYE

Occibel - Generation (CNT002)

Chronic - La Boum

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