Cocoon Compilation V

VARIOUS ARTISTS - COCOON COMPILATION V - CORLP057

JONATHAN KASPAR - TWOFOLD - COR12179_A+B

25 Years Cocoon Recordings – Volume One is more than just a compilation. It is both a homage to the label’s history and a glimpse into what lies ahead. With exclusive tracks that embody the Cocoon sound in all its depth and complexity, this release marks a milestone in the legacy of one of electronic music’s most influential labels, arguably the strongest compilation in Cocoon’s history.



Tracklisting: 

Vinyl 1
1.  (A1) Jonathan Kaspar – Her
2. (B1)  Robag Wruhme – Ratibor Numida		
3. (B2)  ja:cK - Neverland

Vinyl 2	
4.	(A1)	Butch – Straight Tripping
5.	(B1)	 Josh Wink – Self Acceptance	
6.	(B2)  Raxon – Believe In Mi

Vinyl 3
7.	(A1)	Dino Lenny – Sayonara Chicago	
8.	(B1)	Extrawelt – Mindwear
9.	(B2)  Frank Sonic & Dist_42 – Silberschwein

Vinyl 4
10.	(A1)	Guy J – Alive Again
11.	(B1)  Riccardo De Polo – Melancholia
12.	(B2)  Johannes Volk – Vaporized Memories

Vinyl 5
13.	(A1)	Harvey McKay – Tears In Rain
14.	(B1)  Damiano Von Erckert - Mad Man (I told you what I know)
15.	(B2)  Fedele - Zommerfest 25

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25 YEARS COCOON RECORDINGS  – VOLUME ONE - CORLP059

DYSTORTION 
Extrawelt’s Latest and Longest-Brewing Album Lands This December on Cocoon

In this beautiful world marked by rising chaos, sometimes the simplest way to escape its troubles is through sonic relief. Germany’s renowned electronic duo Extrawelt will offer exactly that with their 5th full-length album, DYSTORTION, via Cocoon Recordings this December.

For over two decades, the humble duo behind Extrawelt, who shy away from making music for clicks, have been a steadfast presence in electronic music. Known as serious studio and tour-focused artists who craft timepiece albums, each a work of enduring craft, that go on to create atmospheric, out-of-the-box live acts, they’ve been shaping and redefining electronica since their first release.


DYSTORTION is their most diverse and evocative album to date. Imagined over six years and shaped by a world in flux through COVID, political upheavals, social media, and AI, it reflects the contrasts and twists we’ve all felt while offering surges of serenity and hope. From brooding tension to playful relief, it moves through different states in an evolved Extrawelt manner.

The album’s opening credit, “Grand Départ,” as if a cinematic prelude, invites us into a world of creeping bass, an explicitly Extrawelt sound that’s synonymous with the “anti-genre genre” they work within. The album’s second track, “Clapland,” sees Extrawelt joining forces with Jimi Jules, a name synonymous with excellence in electronic music, creating a rare collaboration that is felt in every note. Soon, the mood shifts into softer melodies as heard in “Surrounded By Miracles,” “Hope Sounds Good,” and “Sir Stringalot,” which bring bright euphorics to balance the darker moments in an album echoed by industrial influences. Later, as “Dystortion” (the album’s title track) unfolds, we’re drawn into something few electronic artists can create: raw emotion. This is a gritty landscape as reflective as it is pulsing, glitchy, intense, and richly textured.

DYSTORTION is a reflection of a complex, divided world, carried through dramatically with Extrawelt’s signature techno tension. Like the world right now, it is full of contradictions, surprises, and moments of introspection, an essential listen for fans of mature electronic music that may or may not need a reminder of why, after 20 years, we’re still listening.

Cocoon

EXTRAWELT - DYSTORTION - CORLP061

Sven Väth - 04.08.2022 Las Dalias (Ibiza)

Sven Väth - 01.09.2022 Akasha (Ibiza)

Dear friends and fans,

As we bid farewell to this year and welcome the new one, I've got a special treat for you: a mix I recorded last summer at Las Dalias in Ibiza. It's a magical evening moment that I want to share with you, to help you groove smoothly into the new year.

Those nights at Las Dalias and Akasha were legendary, and those of you who were there know exactly what I'm talking about. The atmosphere was electric, surrounded by fellow music and dance lovers – truly unforgettable. In this spirit, I wish you all a fantastic start to the new year. Stay healthy, fit, and spread love.

Peace ✌🏼 
Sven


From My Heart To Yours 2023

1.       Figi & San Proper - Alive ft. DROMéDA (Seth Troxler Remix) – Personality Disorder Music
2.      DJ Tennis – Take It, Take It – Cocoon Recordings
3.      Jovonn – Raise Up (Raise Up High) – Nu Groove
4.      Sven Väth – Catharsis (Mano Le Tough Remix) – Cocoon Recordings
5.      Raxon – Robotalia – Cocoon Recordings
6.      Triform – Vinaloop – (FAC-01)
7.       Jakob Reiter – Il Rotori – Cocoon Recordings
8.      DJ Koze – Candidasa – Pampa Records   
9.      Underworld – Two Months Off (Tim Green Remix) – Balance Music
10.    JOSS - Significant - Romana Records
11.     Fango – Allullu Azzo – Degustibus Music
12.    youANDme – Swell I Repeat (Kenny Larkin Remix) – Rotary Cocktail
13      Jimi Jules – Speed Mediation – Life And Death
14.    Denis Horvat – Cha Cha - Afterlife

Sven Väth - From My Heart To Yours 2023 (dia)

Sven Väth - L'Esperanza (Hardspace Mix) - COR12176

L'Esperanza (Hope) is undoubtedly one of Sven Väth's greatest hits. After more than 30 years, we are very proud to revive this timeless masterpiece for you on Cocoon Recordings. The artwork of the A-side is from the original 12" cover, which was released on Eye Q Records back then. Anyone who knows Sven recognizes that he has always felt free and evolved in terms of appearance and style. That's why we instantly loved the idea of Sven re-staging himself in the same pose but in a new guise. This picture disc documents a 30-year-long transformation, both sonically and visually. It is a beautiful journey through time and a true collector’s item.

A1: L'Esperanza (Original Album Version) 1993
Produced in 1993, this track has certainly not lost any of its charm over the years. Lovely string sounds envelop you in a cloud of comfort, while the filtered downbeat emphasizes this feeling of lightness. The catchy tune of the playful synthesizer melody invites you to close your eyes and start dreaming. Let yourself fall into a deep state of meditation and trance. The airy electric bassline comes with a charismatic power and opens a door to the subconscious, calling on you to dive deep. The atmosphere of this composition sits somewhere between drifting through the sea and hovering through space.

B1: L'Esperanza (Hardspace Mix) 2023
A revised version of the "Hope Will Move Mountains Mix" by "Visions Of Shiva" occurs on the B-Side in the form of Len Faki’s hardspace mix. Len is renowned for his elegant edits and refined modifications as part of his side project, this time delivering a stripped-down 135 BPM version that fits perfectly into the current zeitgeist. A club version of "L'Esperanza" that radiates a high level of euphoric energy, constantly pushing the rhythm patterns forward. All hands go up in the air at the latest when the piano part starts in the middle section. Let’s go back to the good old days of the original 90s trance sound since the cheerful arpeggio synth melody takes us along.

What is certain, you can't tell that either version has been around for 30 years.

L'Esperanza

L'Esperanza (picture disc)

Sven Väth - L'Esperanza (Hardspace Mix) - COR12176

Twofold - Ignite

Silver Lines

Twofold - Fade

Power

1993

Patrice Bäumel - Nat - CORLP057

Superpitcher - Dream B - CORLP057

Der Jasager

Sawlin - Der Jasager - CORLP057

Escapism

DC Salas - Escapism - CORLP057

Place To Be

Delenz & Zeitstill - Place To Be - CORLP057

25 Years Cocoon Recordings - Volume One

Self Acceptance

Josh Wink - Self Acceptance

Alive Again

Guy J - Alive Again

Ratibor Numida

Robag Wruhme - Ratibor Numida

Jonathan Kaspar - Her

Neverland

ja:ck - Neverland

Straight Tripping

Butch - Straight Tripping

Mindwear

Extrawelt - Mindwear

Believe in Mi

Raxon - Believe In Mi

Melancholia

Riccardo De Polo - Melancholia

Silberschwein

Frank Sonic + Dist_42 - Silberschwein

Sayonara Chicago

Dino Lenny - Sayonara Chicago

Tears In The Rain

Harvey McKay - Tears In The Rain

Mad Man (I told you what I know)

Damiano Von Erckert - Mad Man (I told you what I know)

Vaporized Memoires

Johannes Volk - Vaporized Memories

Zommerfest 25

Fedele - Zommerfest 25

Panel talk at MOMEM / Frankfurt 15.10.2025

with Christian Arndt, Daniel Woeller, Sascha Lüönd,
Jörn Elling Wuttke, Martina Metzner, Ingo Boss

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DJ-set by: Ingo Boss 



Sven Väth '4 Decades Behind the Decks: A Journey of Music, Magic, and Euphoria' 


SVEN VÄTH

4
DECADES
BEHIND
THE
DECKS

Sven Väth continues to celebrate techno with contagious enthusiasm. Few can party as passionately as he and his crowd—they've been doing it for over four decades! He made musical history with the OMEN club in Frankfurt am Main, and his Cocoon events in Ibiza have become legendary. To mark his 40th DJ anniversary, Sven Väth and his Cocoon Family have given themselves a special gift: the photo book Sven Väth ‘4 Decades Behind the Decks: A Journey of Music, Magic, and Euphoria’ presented in a vinyl-sized format, offers a wealth of imagery and stories from the career of this DJ, entrepreneur, club operator, event organizer, producer, and artist. The book captures Sven Väth’s journey through the voices of his companions, business partners, friends, and family.


MOMEM - BOOKED2025 - Panel talk + DJ-set at MOMEM / Frankfurt 15.10.2025

Extrawelt - ¡No Pasaran!

Extrawelt - Sir Stringalot

Extrawelt - Die Hatz

Extrawelt - Der Agent

Extrawelt - Surrounded By Miracles

Extrawelt - Dystortion

Extrawelt - Clapland (x Jimi Jules)

Extrawelt - Grand Départ

Occasionally the stars align to create something truly special. Well, without beating around the bush, that’s what we’ve got for you here. Not only a classic Legowelt hymn that’s ripe for a revisit but three quality remixers (Tuff City Kids, Catz 'N Dogz and Younger Rebinds aka Benny Rodrigues) turning in scandalously good remixes for Cocoon Recordings. Yes, we’re spoiling you...but you’re worth it!

Disco Rout first surfaced in 2002. The electro revival that had ushered in the new millennium was in full swing and this was to prove a seminal tune, being voted track of the year by Groove magazine. As if to prove a point the bass line still grabs you the moment it drops, while the laser-guided melodies feel as relevant today as they ever did. Fusing the past with a neon future, Legowelt’s complex interwoven elements fit like a glove and the clarity of the mix makes everything seem effortless. Maybe that‘s why it’s such a fascinating track to revisit, having already been remixed over the years by the likes of Deetron, Johannes Heil and Freeform Five.

Anyway, this current crop of remixes are equally top notch starting with Tuff City Kids who do what they do best, serving up an organic, conga driven workout complete with percolating synthetic percussion, cut up vocals and silky smooth choral pads. Warping and flanging the original riffs into an infectious, state-of-the-art revamp, they stay true to the retro vibe with added emphasis on the vocal hook for a more pronounced breakdown that briefly trips out before regrouping and taking flight once more. 

Following hot on their heels is a screamer from Catz ’N Dogz who drop the tempo slightly, layering a metallic cowbell motif over a tough, robotic disco groove that adds extra swagger to the bass line. The original parts gradually spiral into view, cranking up the pressure till we hit a solid state of euphoria that in turn, disintegrates into freaky alien chatter. There’s no let up though, as squawking synths lock on to the rhythm and everything evolves into a full-on percussive outro.

So far, so fantastic. You would think there’s nowhere left to go after being blasted into outer space a couple of times already but we’re not done yet. Last but not least, Dutch master Benny Rodrigues aka ROD steps up under his Younger Rebinds alias with even more intensity than demonstrated on last year’s ‘Sound of Benny EP’ on Running Back. Picking apart the original with almost forensic attention to detail, he gives new life to each individual strand with an exhilarating mix that seems destined to leave its mark on dance floors around the globe throughout the summer and beyond. The second of his two remixes is included here, both having featured on a much sought after Cocoon Recordings limited edition white label. Remix two compliments the precision of the first with a more freestyle approach that’s in one hell of a rush to get going. The bass line rips through the mix, hihats scurry toward the cavernous, arpeggiated breakdown and we’re drenched in reverb as the synths dovetail dangerously, all the while paying homage to the hi-octane energy of the original. Rodriguez effortlessly toys with the crowd, frying the synapses and gorging on serotonin, as the mix motors relentlessly to its conclusion.

The Disco Rout remix EP is a shameless riot of sound that succeeds in doing something very special - by staying true to Legowelt’s vision, the artists involved not only demonstrate their notable skills as remixers but reaffirm the quality of a classic and timeless piece of music.

Disco Rout Remixes

LEGOWELT - DISCO ROUT (YOUNGER REBINDS REMIX 2) - COR12164

Dear Friends, enjoy one of my latest sets.
Stay strong, stay healthy,  stay positive!

Sven

Sven Väth @ Ekho Club, Madrid (Spring 2020)

Dear friends 

I cannot give you the Sound of the Season as I have for so many years. Right around now. One of my favourite missions.

We lost our season.

But I hope I can still reach you. 

I cannot describe in words how much I miss you all. It shakes my soul not to have a couple of turntables and a mixer and most of all you out there in front of me. Creating little bits of history together.

I offer this mix to keep us going - a very rare live club recording for you - from this year ... It comes from the heart. From my heart to yours 

Love Sven



Sven Väth – From My Heart To Yours „DJ mix“

1 . Traumer - Proxy
2. Mark E - Find A Way
3. Steve Bug - Loverboy (Catz 'n Dogz Remix)
4. Mano Negra feat. Made in TLV - Sueno de Solentiname (Rampa Version)
5. Ross From Friends - High Energy 
6. Patrice Bäumel - Receiver
7. The Cheapers - Poem
8. Denis Horvat - Tajna
9. Claude VonStroke - Flubblebuddy
10. Adana Twins - Origo
11. Jonathan Kaspar – Kern
12. André Galluzzi & Daniel Stefanik – The Regulator
13. Marc Romboy - Stalker
14. Phil Kieran - Scream
15. Extrawelt - Murder Ballet
16. Avision - Liquid Gold
17. Josh Wink - Nuclei
18. Jam The Mace - Jerome Sydenham (Teknoid Rendition) 
19. Schatrax - Dizzy
20. Floorplan feat. Carol Otis - His Eye Is On The Sparrow
21. Rex The Dog - Vortex (Krystal Klear Remix)
22. Bart Skils & Weska - Polarize 
23. Pig & Dan - Trauma 
24. Planetary Assault Systems - Whip It Good
25. Akenaton – Understanding The Concept
26. Gregor Tresher - Trident

Sven Väth – From My Heart To Yours

Cocoon Recordings has been founded in the year 2000 as a part of the Cocoon Music Event GmbH. Sven Väth has initiated Cocoon Recordings in order to complete the Cocoon platform as a supporting tool for young artists in Electronic Music. The label philosophy is as simple as demanding: helping young producers and DJs to release their music without depending on Major Label structures. The releases can mainly be assigned to the genres Techno and House.

Cocoon Recordings as a label and Sven Väth as an artist stand for the use of vinyl as sound carrier, also in the future. Admittedly, the Digital Division of Cocoon Recordings has also been set up in 2008 and the numbers of downloads are indeed enjoyable. However, the label's focus is on vinyl, now and in the future. In order to complete the range of services that Cocoon Recordings offers, the publishing company Cocoon Publishing was founded in 2010.

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