02 - Octobre - 2015

People have their personal rituals. Leaving the International Space Station Russian space travelers left some bread and salt as a welcome gift for their American colleagues. Tennis star Serena Williams
bounces the ball exactly five times before her first serve. Our beloved master of ceremony of techno music, Sven Väth, has a ritual as well: When the shadows on the island Ibiza grow longer and the noise of the summer is about to fade away, he takes a couple of days off and reminisces the passing season, the parties, the crowds and the music: What were the craziest, the most outrageous, most beautiful moments? Which situations, which encounters inspired me? What did we laugh about? And of course: what was the best music? Which tracks accompanied me and my Cocoon People during those intense weeks? Väth assembles those magical tracks for the sixteenth time this year merging them into two and a half hour set. 

With "Sound of the 16th Season", Väth brings together friends from Cocoon´s environment, as well as long time companions from all over the world and young, aspiring musicians. Väth opens with DJ Koze's "XTC": Through a cloudy, blurry soundscape, a captivating melody begins to talk to us. This exceptional piece of music manages to merge contradictory feelings. Väth uses it to set an emotional anchor, to what is at stake. Matthew Dekay plays a single cello chord to wait for a short moment.
Those seconds of silence turns the track into a poetical starting signal. Väth stops the grooves harshly and sets a new tone, with "Next Please" by Metaboman, a high-spirited, twisted, funny, electronic polka. With the outrageous techno soul of Kevin Saunderson and Carl Craig the legendary Detroit honchos turn play into drama. Jacob Korn takes this thread and adds melodic Detroit sounds releasing the tension with a jazzy, experimental gesture. With Leon Vynehalls reduced gospel, the set reaches a spiritual moment, which is driven on by Aaron with his wonderful, driving "Whatcha Say. The beautiful passionate voice says: "That's what you say.” Singing the line over and over again, it turns into confirmation, reminder and some kind of warning. With the pretty, quiet "Do not disturb Björn" Väth allows us to pause for a moment. Beloved for his delicate sound textures, John Tejada extends the shades of the subdued mood. Mattheis turns it into something different in a very subtle way, using penetrating strings with an anthem like quality. With Patrick Specke´s & Daze Maxim´s contribution, Väth brings the set down on the groove to move into the finale of the first part: "Drifting" by Jacke Sienkiewicz puts us with beautiful, delicate sounds in a state of childlike enchantment. Ricardo Tobar implements this unique feeling using wider, soft, springy sounds, which let us float like a Ballon.

The bread and the salt of the Russians is only a welcome gift. "The Sound of the 16th Season" unites past, present and future. Both CDs provide an opportunity to remember the best moments of the summer as the storms of autumn sweep around the houses. But it's not just about the past, but also about tomorrow: The rousing tracks make you looking forwforward to 2016: the dancing, the laughter, the sun, the beautiful people and the contented, generous smile our Sven!

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Modularz 20 _
Concrete Environments EP
by Terrence Dixon vs Population One
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Out Aug/Sept 2015
Vinyl - Digital formats

Modularz 20 _ Concrete Environments EP + Terrence Dixon vs Population One

II OUT NOW ON VINYL AND DIGITAL II

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Juno Records: http://bit.ly/1Lg34gA
Phonica Records: http://bit.ly/1QdX2Ao
Deejay: http://bit.ly/1Mrx0KZ

Reaching almost a decade of high-hitting productions, Jamie Jones unveils the mighty ‘Siberian Express’ on his own Hot Creations imprint. Featuring three distinct and varied tracks, this release sees Jamie at his best and proves once again why he is still riding high at the top.
 
‘I've made a lot of music over the last year and it's all coming out over the next few months. ‘Siberian Express’ is  definitely one that stands out and I've road tested it everywhere. Really excited for people to hear it.’ - Jamie Jones

Title track ‘Siberian Express’ begins blissfully with a hypnotic melody that leads into a deep swelling bass, a forceful beat and intricate layers of warbling keys. An epic breakdown rises from grumbling synths culminating with Jamie’s signature bassline and spacey stabs, as powerful builds fall in and out of play. On the flip, ‘Captain Kirk’s Battle Dance’ is solid and rolls with infectious looped basslines that steers through trippy FX. On a darker tip, ‘The 16th Floor’ is rich and deep with mesmerising synths, layered throughout over a tight groove. 

o+ Undoubtedly the pioneer of the new wave of house music, Jamie Jones is a force to be reckoned with. Alongside running Hot Creations and sub-label Hot Trax, Jamie has also started his new label Emerald City, which will release music with a greater crossover appeal. 2015 has brought forward a huge output of music from Jamie including a stunning collaboration with Kate Simko, London Electronic Orchestra and Jem Cooke on Emerald City followed by the next huge hit from his band Hot Natured called ‘Off World Lover’. Not to mention this impressive solo three tracker on Hot Creations. 

o+o Aside from spending hours in the studio and managing an intense touring schedule, Jamie also runs his night Paradise at DC10, arguably the most popular weekly night in Ibiza. Its safe to say there is no sign of slowing down for Jamie any time soon.

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Siberian Express EP

Siberian Express

BEATPORT

Jamie Jones - Siberian Express

Berlin-based producer Marc Poppcke marks the 4 year anniversary of Crossfrontier Audio with two various artists eps next month, the releases will arrive on the 12th & 19th of October respectively. 

Follow: https://soundcloud.com/marcpoppcke

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Premiere: Marc Poppcke - Foliage [Crossfrontier Audio]

II OUT NOW ON VINYL AND DIGITAL II

Beatport: http://btprt.dj/1LlKNBU
Juno Records: http://bit.ly/1Lg34gA
Phonica Records: http://bit.ly/1QdX2Ao
Deejay: http://bit.ly/1Mrx0KZ

Reaching almost a decade of high-hitting productions, Jamie Jones unveils the mighty ‘Siberian Express’ on his own Hot Creations imprint. Featuring three distinct and varied tracks, this release sees Jamie at his best and proves once again why he is still riding high at the top.

 

Title track ‘Siberian Express’ begins blissfully with a hypnotic melody that leads into a deep swelling bass, a forceful beat and intricate layers of warbling keys. An epic breakdown rises from grumbling synths culminating with Jamie’s signature bassline and spacey stabs, as powerful builds fall in and out of play. On the flip, ‘Captain Kirk’s Battle Dance’ is solid and rolls with infectious looped basslines that steers through trippy FX. On a darker tip, ‘The 16th Floor’ is rich and deep with mesmerising synths, layered throughout over a tight groove.

 

Undoubtedly the pioneer of the new wave of house music, Jamie Jones is a force to be reckoned with. Alongside running Hot Creations and sub-label Hot Trax, Jamie has also started his new label Emerald City, which will release music with a greater crossover appeal. 2015 has brought forward a huge output of music from Jamie including a stunning collaboration with Kate Simko, London Electronic Orchestra and Jem Cooke on Emerald City followed by the next huge hit from his band Hot Natured called ‘Off World Lover’. Not to mention this impressive solo three tracker on Hot Creations.


TRACK LISTING

A. Siberian Express
B1. Captain Kirk's Battle Dance
B2. The 16th Floor

Captain Kirk's Battle Dance

Jamie Jones - Captain Kirks Battle Dance

BEATPORT: http://btprt.dj/1L7vtYp

ARTIST: V.A.
TITLE: 4 Years Crossfrontier Audio Part 1
LABEL: Crossfrontier Audio
CAT #: cfa040_1
RELEASE DATE: 2015-10-12

The time has come to blow out another candle on the cake, this time around Crossfrontier Audio is turning 4 years old... and we’re keeping up steam to blow out more! Customary with every birthday bash we throw, this year we’ve doubled up with a label showcase at Amsterdam Dance Event, and a 2-part special release celebrating four years of your favourite Berlin based label. 

Through the many moments that have made our label, this year has been no different for pushing our sound passionately across the World’s dance-floors, festivals and beyond. Over the last 12 months we’ve had 12 releases, including EP’s from key artists MUUI and Yoram, we’ve had Jonas Saalbach and THe WHite SHadow blow everyone out of the park with killer releases, Amentia and Foreign Guest gave us remarkable debuts, MUUI and Marc Poppcke gave us their long-awaited debut albums, and if that wasn’t enough, we teamed up with some of the best in the game to give you some deadly remixes from the likes of Einmusik, Solee, Los Suruba and Rashid Ajami – what a year! 

You’d think with turning 4, it’d be easy to sit back and enjoy the ride? Yet Crossfrontier Audio won’t stop, we’re gearing up for another year and we’re gunning for our 50th release too! The next of which is a mix of label favourites and exciting new artists who feature on our 2-part 4 Years of Crossfrontier Audio, due for release mid of October – stay in the mix as you will not be disappointed, with a nod to the past and a look to the future, we certainly have a few surprises for you. 

Lastly, we’d like to thank everyone involved with us over the last 4 years thus far, be it an avid listener, a DJ playing out our signature sound, or one of the many creative artists we work with – it’s you who we do it for, and we’ll continue crossing frontiers. 	 
With plenty more in store, see you on the floor – Crossfrontier Audio. 

Out now: Marc Poppcke - Foliage (Original Mix)

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 Number 2 in German Club Charts - Number 5 in DMC Buzzcharts - Number 13 in Cool Cuts Musicweek Charts - Radio Worldpremiere by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1.

CLAPTONE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘THE ONLY THING’
FROM FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM ‘CHARMER’
FOLLOWS HIS REMIXES FOR DISCLOSURE FT. SAM SMITH, ROISIN MURPHY AND GREGORY PORTER – THIS SUMMERS BIGGEST IBIZA ANTHEM

“Claptone takes the enigma game to the next level” - Thump
“A piece of electronic invention” Clash “Hypnotic” - Noisey
“Brooding melodies and sharp beats… something that will keep you moving as the end of the night approaches” - Earmilk
“Everything he touches has a real distinct quality to it” - Annie Mac

If you don’t know Claptone yet, then you are not alone. Even though many people have heard of him, no one truly knows who or what he is. The only certainty however, is the captivating music he makes.

The mysterious enigma with the golden mask recently unveiled his anticipated debut album Charmer – due Oct 16th via Different Recordings/Exploited.
While Exploited continues to deliver the club spinners via Beatport, the album versions will be released through Different Recordings via I-Tunes.

Artist: Claptone
Release: The Only Thing
Label: Different/Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL109
LC: 15799

Releasedate Beatport: 09.10.15 (via Exploited)
I-Tunes Release (Album Versions) via Different Recordings

Early Feedback:

Arthur Baker: Reminds me of the Blackbyrds.
Jose Padilla (International Feel/Compiler of CAFE DEL MAR/Ibiza Legend): Nice ones!
The Rapture (DFA), Gabriel/The Rapture DJs: Tight!
Peter Kruder (Kruder&Dorfmeister): Nice.
Dyed Soundorom (Apollonia): In The Dark sounds good.
Tim Green (Fabric/Get Phsyical): In The Dark Sounds cool.
Karotte (Cocoon): In the Dark is great. Love it.
Mark Jenkyins (Hot Creations): In The Dark is very cool.
Noir (Noir Music): In the dark is cool. The Only Thing is good for radio.

The Only Thing

Claptone - The Only Thing | Exploited

Number 2 in German Club Charts - Number 5 in DMC Buzzcharts - Number 13 in Cool Cuts Musicweek Charts - Radio Worldpremiere by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1.

CLAPTONE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘THE ONLY THING’
FROM FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM ‘CHARMER’
FOLLOWS HIS REMIXES FOR DISCLOSURE FT. SAM SMITH, ROISIN MURPHY AND GREGORY PORTER – THIS SUMMERS BIGGEST IBIZA ANTHEM

“Claptone takes the enigma game to the next level” - Thump
“A piece of electronic invention” Clash “Hypnotic” - Noisey
“Brooding melodies and sharp beats… something that will keep you moving as the end of the night approaches” - Earmilk
“Everything he touches has a real distinct quality to it” - Annie Mac

If you don’t know Claptone yet, then you are not alone. Even though many people have heard of him, no one truly knows who or what he is. The only certainty however, is the captivating music he makes.

The mysterious enigma with the golden mask recently unveiled his anticipated debut album Charmer – due Oct 16th via Different Recordings/Exploited.
While Exploited continues to deliver the club spinners via Beatport, the album versions will be released through Different Recordings via I-Tunes.

Artist: Claptone
Release: The Only Thing
Label: Different/Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL109
LC: 15799

Releasedate Beatport: 09.10.15 (via Exploited)
I-Tunes Release (Album Versions) via Different Recordings

Early Feedback:

Arthur Baker: Reminds me of the Blackbyrds.
Jose Padilla (International Feel/Compiler of CAFE DEL MAR/Ibiza Legend): Nice ones!
The Rapture (DFA), Gabriel/The Rapture DJs: Tight!
Peter Kruder (Kruder&Dorfmeister): Nice.
Dyed Soundorom (Apollonia): In The Dark sounds good.
Tim Green (Fabric/Get Phsyical): In The Dark Sounds cool.
Karotte (Cocoon): In the Dark is great. Love it.
Mark Jenkyins (Hot Creations): In The Dark is very cool.
Noir (Noir Music): In the dark is cool. The Only Thing is good for radio.

In The Dark

Claptone - In The Dark | Exploited

RICARDO TOBAR - BRITTLE - CORMIX051 CD1

MATTHEIS - PRISM2 - CORMIX051 CD1

JOHN TEJADA - CIPHER - CORMIX051 CD1

AAARON - WHATCHA SAY - CORMIX051 CD1

LEON VYNEHALL - IT'S JUST (HOUSE OF DUPREE) - CORMIX051 CD1

JACOB KORN - BINGOPARTY - CORMIX051 CD1

KEVIN SAUNDERSON Feat. INNER CITY - TILL WE MEET AGAIN (CARL CRAIG REMIX) - CORMIX051 CD1

METABOMAN - NEXT PLEASE - CORMIX051 CD1

MATTHEW DEKAY - FANGTANGO - CORMIX051 CD1

DJ KOZE - XTC - CORMIX051 CD1

TransWorld (Original Mix)

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.

MATTHEIS - PRISM2 - CORMIX051 CD1

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