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James Pepper - CLUB TRAX VOL 1. [EP]

Out now via Club Trax.

Sydney club-kid James Pepper has delivered his first instalment of CLUB TRAX, featuring 4 house-heavy originals which are ready and designated for dance floors. 

James’ first instalment of Club Trax sees him introduce 4 driving house cuts - full of power,  warmth and euphoria, giving us an insight into the inspirations that have surrounded JP’s upbringing within the dance music community. Through using his “less is more” approach, we are enriched by four tracks that are hosted by simple yet effective elements that make up a powerful EP full of club originals, which are suitable to be played on large systems in big dance-halls, as well as within the smaller-scale, intimate environments.

The epitome of James’s introduction to the world of dance music came after he unleashed his club-hit Three Drops during the broadcasting of his debut Boiler Room in his home-town, Sydney. Co-written by Black Loops, James would return to his home away from home and visit his old friend Black Loops (Riccardo) in Berlin, where he would begin writing his Club Trax EP. James would begin the creative process Riccardo’s studio while he was away touring throughout the European summer. James began to fall in love with the studio’s  hardware offerings, and in particular - Riccardo’s Roland MC909. The prominent early 2000s groovebox would become the centre piece of production work that makes up the Club Trax EP. 

After returning home to Sydney, JP’s first order of business was to purchase a second hand MC909 from Japan, and begin finishing what he has started in Berlin. With tracks Zwarte Pad & Praise You being an ode to the sound he holds dearest, James attempted to recreate the prominent 90s club-record sound, whilst also offering his own input in the process. 

The remainder of the EP sees tracks Residential Advisor & EVERYONE I LOVE give us an insight into a more new-school era, potentially alluding us to where James could be heading next - whilst also keeping it true to this heavily referenced 90s sound. 


After understanding JPs love for dance music and the influences that got him to where he is today, it will be exciting to hear and see the reactions of this club-record on dance-floors across the world. No frills, just straight forward dance classics & driving house hits, as James Pepper delivers his first instalment of CLUB TRAX VOLUME ONE. 

Out now via Club Trax.

Artwork by Maximum Comfort

Club Trax Vol. 1

Zwarte Pad

#118 by Chontane
Podcast series by Club Rote Sonne from Munich, Germany - www.rote-sonne.com

CHONTANE

Rote Sonne Podcast 118 // Chontane

Leon Haller takes you on a 90 minutes wormhole ride of deep and glooming techno landscapes that morph into each other until rays of light break through and release you into the void that will ultimately follow. Like the last moments of an afterhour before its definitely over.

Here is a short interview with @leonhaller:
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▻ Leon how i heard, you play a while as a DJ. How old were you when you started DJing and how did it happen?

I started DJing when I was 17 years old. Since 2012 I've been totally obsessed with techno, listening to different DJ sets for 8-10 hours every day. At that time I wasn't experienced at all with technology or computers, which is why I started playing with vinyl right away because I found it kind of obvious how it works. Then I had my first gig in my hometown of Bielefeld around mid-2014. And that's how it started. 

▻ Where had you made so far your beautifully experience? - What will you always remember?

Im very lucky to have many beautiful experiences as a DJ. One highlight was definitely a five hour Closing Set at Zur Klappe in Berlin in 2019 together with my Techno Mama P-T2. She’s also the reason why I could DJ in Munich in the first place. With her I share most of my best b2b experiences. She always pushes me to play Vinyl and our styles go very well together. Lately I enjoy it a lot to play b2b with my best mate Louis EMP. We are both residents at Garry Klein and co-founded the PERRAS Parties, alongside Manuel Loewe and MRTI. Together we really enjoy diving deep into House music and going into different directions. I really have to say I love playing b2b, its like playing theater. Its a constant dialogue and two or more brains always work better than one. One gig I will always remember was Louis and my last Set at old Harry Klein before it closed for good in the end of may 2023. We were having such a blast, were surrounded by close friends and the crowd just went nuts. That was a very emotional experience and I will cherish that forever. 

▻ Would you also consider working professionally as a DJ?

No, not entirely. I know myself good enough to know that I get bored and uninspired very fast if im doing only one thing for work. I would just love to have a residency again in the place where I live so I can save myself the time of sitting on the train and not being in several places all the time.

▻ As you can see, you work full-time in the theater. You are there an actor right?

Yes. I went to drama academy in Munich from 2015 to 2019 and im working now full time as a theater actor in a small town close to Berlin, which is quite intense because I still DJ mostly in Munich and Bavaria. But I really love my job and I draw a lot of inspiration from it which I also can use for my music and vice versa. I enjoy it very much to express myself in different artistic ways. But since im doing like 4 to 5 plays a year, I will focus on bringing more balance between DJing and theater in the future so i can spend more time with music and production especially. 

▻ How would you rate yourself as a person, what do people say about you? - And what would you want to say to the world in one sentence?

My interests can change in a matter of days. When something excites me, I want to know everything about it. I know more DJs than anyone else, I know who played when in which club. I'm either completely excited and supportive or completely bored, frustrated and misanthropic. I have great difficulty finding a middle ground in my life. Thats sometimes good, sometimes bad. Im very passionate and compassionate but also a bit malicious sometimes, hihi. 

Hello world, so sorry we are such bad tenants, you’re better off without us.

06 ▲ LEON HALLER

Der nächste Podcast kommt von Chris Zettelmeier, Teil der ständig tagenden @plattenkonferenz-podcast. Typisch Bayern.  
Wir könnten hier jetzt wieder random Adejktive wie: Groovig, treibend oder BumBum benuzen - tun wir aber nicht. 
Nur soviel: Das Set bewegt sich vorwärts. Ihr müsst es euch unbedingt anhören.

Danke Chris! 

Chris Zeitlmeier:
Soundcloud: @chriszeitlmeier
Instagram: www.instagram.com/chriszeitlmeier
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chris.zeitlmeier

Rosa Podcast

Chris Zeitlmeier  - ROSA Podcast #50

 Фузион 2025

 - A Big Dream Come True -

What an unforgettable experience - having all of you around, celebrating freedom and good music together, was more than just a pleasure. It was a true gift. The energy, the love, and the time we shared created a moment that I’ll carry with me forever  in my mind, my soul, and my heart.

This special selection of house music is more than just a mix — it’s the soundtrack to a chapter of my life that has deeply moved me. These tracks have accompanied me through meaningful moments, lifted me up, and touched something deep inside.

With this set, I want to share a part of myself. The incredible producers behind these tracks have inspired me again and again, and they deserve to be heard and celebrated. I hope that as you listen, you’ll feel the same passion I do — that one powerful emotion that flows through every groove and always finds a way to reach me, no matter where I am in life.

Let yourself get carried away by the rhythm. Maybe you’ll find a piece of your own dream in there too.

LOVE 
SABRINA HAWK

Sabrina Hawk @ Fusion Festival 2025 I Palapa Bar

@n-akin 

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Connwax at Institut fuer Zukunft 2015/09/26
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Inigo Kennedy (@nigokennedy)
fr. JPLA (@fr_JPLA)
n.akin (@n-akin) 
Qiu (@psuescho)



n.akin - Connwax - 26.09.2015 - IfZ

Ten years of DJing and I‘m still burning for the positive energy that surrounds me. 
My love to music was my driving force ever since, and this love made it possible for me to found and run plattenkonferenz.

Having a loyal inner circle and especially having such a great family is priceless.
Thanks to all clubs, partners and supporters.

Looking forward to the next 10 years with you guyz - enjoy the music!

Chris

Chris Zeitlmeier - 10th anniversary

Here you have a 60 minute set Coyu recorded during Luciano & Friends Party @ BPM Festival 2016. It's a powerful and intense set he wants to share with you.

[Suara PodCats 141] Coyu @ Luciano & Friends Party (BPM Festival 2016)

Typ: Live Recording
Location: Waschhaus Potsdam
Floor: Saal

Chris Zeitlmeier - 10th anniversary

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