Jakob Mäder - Too Many Melodies (Part I & Part II)

2024 - What are you listening to?

Johannes Albert, known for the hit-releasing label Frank Music kicks off this mix series, that invites its guests to present their influences, inspiration or anything else that’s interesting to them. The only condition is, that it shouldn’t be a typical club mix consisting of dance music only. 

Dive into some inspiration by the man dropping disco edits, ambient tapes, 80s inspired hits, acid, remixes and more. His Ambient LP „Spessart“ will be out on vinyl in october, another EP from Kayroy is in the making and 10 years of Frank Music will definitely be surprising too. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johannes_albert_/
Soundcloud: @johannesalbert
Frank Music: https://frankmusicfm.bandcamp.com

Johannes Albert - What are you listening to?

Brian Ring released music on Running Back, Bordello A Parigi, Let’s Play House and many more labels that stand for excellent quality. After his remix for Jakob Mäders „Relax Euphoria“ he’s back on Constant Change with this DJ mix. Known for a proper disco touch in his productions, it’s no surprise, he’s considering some funky basslines and 80s sounds as an inspiration for his own music. Sunny vibes for the cold time of the year guaranteed. Any new releases coming soon? Make sure to check out his own label „Clutching At Straws“!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianringgg/
Soundcloud: @brian-ring
Clutching At Straws: https://clutching-at-straws.bandcamp.com/music

Brian Ring - What are you listening to?

Jakob Mäder presenting his love for deeper soundscapes and ambient music. Would there be any better day than sunday for publishing this? Or as he says: "Believe me, it perfectly fits all the current (Corona) feels..." 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakobmaeder/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jakob-Mäder-225433050931532
Soundcloud: @jakobmaeder

Jakob Mäder - What are you listening to?

David Georgos is known for various names and genres. Appearing as Memum with his soft, calming ambient sounds doesn‘t mean he‘s not also up for trippy acid tracks released under the name of VtotheD, a project he does together with Benedikt Frey. He also plays keys and creates atmospheres in the dream pop band Foundling, a project led by Erin Lang. Responsible for the mastering of the latest releases on Constant Change it is interesting to have an insight into his listening habits as well. Sit back and dive into this meditative journey through organic sounds and deep spheres.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgeorgos/
Soundcloud: @memum

David Georgos - What are you listening to?

Mirella is a Mannheim based DJ who started selecting and mixing music in 2019. By still not sticking to one specific genre, she always finds a way to surprise and excite her crowds. Her bandwidth of sounds reaches from house to disco, from techno to trance, from 4-to-the-floor to breakbeat. This mix is completely different to the music she’s usually playing and she decided to mix music she is currently listening to when at home, learning, doing yoga or driving through the city with her loved bike. To her it feels a little bit like coming back to the roots when playing indie sounds. Though the mix is not only indie music. But what else it is, you must find out by yourself… 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kira.mirella/
Soundcloud: @kiramirella

Mirella - What are you listening to?

Markus Phillip, the man you need for a solid 80s touch and DJ sets that definitely make you d.a.n.c.e. Musically raised in the legendary club Rocker33, he’s nowadays based in Hamburg and known for his well selected repertoire of different musical styles. When asking for his inspiration: 80s electronic, synthesizer music, catchy basslines and a proper amount of analogue warmth is what to get. Sit back at your favourite sunlight spot and enjoy the mix!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markus_phillip_music/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/markus_markus_markus

Markus Phillip - What are you listening to?

Salon Bitter - What are you listening to?

Salon Bitter are seasoning the sound of the future with a blast from the past to deliver a fun and vibey set of many moods. A joyful and surprising mix of wild 80s bangers and fresh finds from the best of the rest give a glimpse on how Salon Bitter’s reckless sound came to shape.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salonbitter/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maschko_man

Salon Bitter - What are you listening to?

When I was asked to contribute a mix to this series I immediately thought of creating a selection straight out of my younger indie mind that shaped my overall taste in music and still finds its place in the sound and sets that I play. But there are also some recently discovered house and electro tracks that give me goosebumps over and over again. The final result is a little journey through my inner world with a very personal touch, ending with one of my absolute favorite hits from the 90s, which I used to sing along to in my mother's car when I was a little girl. 

Lean back, enjoy the ride and let yourself float away in the vibes of Goldie Palm.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldie.palm/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/goldiepalm

Goldie Palm - What are you listening to?

Maltitz lives as a DJ, producer and musician in Berlin. He is known for his eclectic style and brings together influences from Italo Disco, Indie Dance, House & Wave in his DJ sets, which is also reflected in his diverse art of music production. Maltitz's energetic DJ sets thrive on the dynamic atmosphere, characterized by diverse genre excursions and rapid tempo changes. He surprises with the mixture of humor, sex appeal and the right selection for the night and always looks for the emotional connection to the audience. He is a well-known DJ in the Berlin club scene and plays in venues such as the Funkhaus (porcelain bar), Salon - zur Wilden Renate, //about:blank, Golden Gate, Æden, Ipse, Paloma Bar and Sisyphos. As an experienced DJ, he has been a guest at the Wilde Möhre and the Feel Festival. He also gained a reputation outside of Berlin and played in clubs in cities such as Frankfurt, Hamburg, Kassel or Dresden. In the local PAL club in Hamburg he plays alongside with stage luminaries like Boris, FJAAK, Sedef Adasi, Héctor Oaks or Spencer Parker, whereby his universally known closing sets can last up to six hours.

Soundcloud: @maltitzmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maltitz_/

Maltitz - What are you listening to?

The mix was made on a thurdsay afternoon in no time and is pretty honest. I took some LPs we actually listen to a lot (Joy Orbison, Erykah Badu, FKA Twigs, Jack J, Isa Gordon, Andras) and added a few current 12 inches. A mix of Indie Pop, R&B, smooth analogue House, leftfield Electronica and discoish stuff is what you get.

Soundcloud: @itsjustad
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ad_the_dj/

AD The DJ - What are you listening to?

Music helps to get through the days. There are always tracks that accompany you. They take you to different places and they tell stories about love, life, joy, pain and everything in between. I want to present you some of my favorite tracks that exists between the days. Between the daily business, between your work, between the parties, between the struggle of everyday life. Seat back and relax. Enjoy one hour of deep and groovy music. 

Soundcloud: @robbank
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robidiebank/

Rob The Bank - What are you listening to?

The mix represents a variety of italian cosmic classics with nower days slow tempo electronic bangers and shows the origin of my passion for electronic music. It covers 70s and 80s electronic music e.g. from Logic System, Peru or Koto often played by the italian DJ grand masters like Danielle Baldelli mixed with sounds mainly from the DEEWEE sphere. The tracks are full of synthy sounds and clashes on slow tempo around 100bpm. Starting with an incredible track from Bolis Pupul - Moon Theme, catching up exactly the vibe of those days. Enjoy the Ride.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanns_korda/
Soundcloud: @hanns_korda

Hanns Korda - What are you listening to?

This mix is a celebration of the diverse range of female artists who have contributed to the music industry, and it includes music by some of the most talented and innovative women in the business. 
Charlotte dos Santos, LNDFK, Sudan Archives, Ursula Rucker, Erykah Badu, Yaya Bey, IAMDDB, Junglepussy and many more! So get ready to be transported to a world of soulful vocals, powerful lyrics, and mesmerizing beats as we celebrate the divine feminine through the "Female Divinity Mix".

As the name suggests, this mix is all about celebrating the divinity of women. In Tantra, the female form is considered sacred and divine. As someone who practices the tantric part of yoga in my free time, I have come to deeply appreciate and respect the divine feminine.

Charlotte Dos Santos - The Player and the Fool
LNDFK - Smoke - A moon or a button
Sudan Archives - FLUE
Alix Perez feat. Ursula Rucker - Intersections
Erykah Badu - Didn’t Cha Know
Yaya Bey - Keisha
IAMDDB - Urban Jazz
Kadhja Bonet - It’s Christmas Time
Lava La Rue - Don’t Trip
Adanna Duru - Boogie
Chymna - Asia Black Market
Cookie Kawaii - Vibe (if I back it up)
Junglepussy, Gangsta Boo - Long Way Home
Sampa The Great - Light it Up
Megan Thee Stallion - Savage
Angel Haze - Never Seen
Turbojazz, Sara Vanderwert - Are you worth it
Adana Duru - POP!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/____jk____loveitrecords/
SoundCloud: @john-kimble-9

JK - What are you listening to?

With this Mix I’m showing you a glimpse of my musical preferences. Together we’re embarking on an adventure, where the melodies and rhythms transport you to my cherished moments that evoke a range of emotions. Each song carries personal memories and some more or less have a special place in my heart.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenisa_online/
SoundCloud: @tns_ffln

Tenisa - What are you listening to?

Jakob Mäder finally lands on Feinstoff. Way too many melodies for one version only. So here we go with four songs out of one. We have the original mix and a drum tool starting with part I. Piano chords, a rolling bassline and a bunch of melodies set the vibe, while the second track is a little present to all the DJs that like tools. Are you ready for part II?

PREMIERE: Jakob Mäder - Too Many Melodies

Way too many melodies for one version only. So here we go with four songs out of one. Starting with part I, here we have the original mix and a drum tool. Piano chords, a rolling bassline and a bunch of melodies set the vibe, while the second track is a little present to all the DJs that like tools. Are you ready for part II?

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Jakob Mäder - Too Many Melodies (Drum Tool)

Jakob Mäder needs no introduction, but let’s say a few words about him for those who were away in one of our colonies in Mars or Saturn for the last few years: With acclaimed appearances on vital outlets such as Frank Music, Nothing Is Real, Mister T. Records, theBasement Discos, Romantica, Midnight Operators, and his very own Constant Change, the skilled German artist is on his way to stardom. His impeccable and unmistakable productions allied with flawless and upbeat DJ sets put his career on the way to achieving even greater goals.
 
His brand-new adventure, another incursion on Constant Change, is so full of possibilities that Jakob has ingeniously decided to split it into two parts: The first, featuring Original Mix and Drum Tool, came to life this June. The second, presenting Slow Mix and Ambient Mix, is scheduled to be published in July.

The version we were solicited to review/premiere develops its magic in 111 BPM. Yes, it is basically its original counterpart speeded down. The main elements are all there: Piano chords, a rolling bassline, and a bunch of melodies. But it is impressive how the message sounds completely different. Jakob’s idea of delivering various versions of a single piece is proof of his creativity. A Part III would be definitely something. Challenge accepted? 😉 

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://constantchangestuttgart.bandcamp.com/

Follow @constantchangestuttgart and @jakobmaeder, peeps!

PREMIERE497 // Jakob Mäder - Too Many Melodies (Slow Mix)

Taking things a little more easy in part II: The slow mix (that though isn't too slow) has still enough to keep you dancing while the ambient version takes us into a deep, harmonic and calming mood.

Jakob Mäder - Too Many Melodies (Ambient Mix)

What I’ve always been listening to: I come from Rock music. Psychedelic, Indie, Postrock - anything a little trippy really. It always had to be tripped out for me. When I start closing my eyes to the music, that’s when it’s really touching me. There is so much good stuff out there and I often get excited thinking about all the songs I still have to discover, how many beautiful soul-touching tracks will be written by someone who is now a kid sitting in their bedroom dreaming about making their own music someday - it’s the most magical thing we have and it touches me deeply. I have always collected music. Before the algorithms were tailored „to our needs“, we would end up in hour-long YouTube loopholes and find the weirdest shit. We all remember our teenage years and most of us agree - they were a bit shit. But the music, it made everything so much more bearable. In this mix, I have included some of the tracks I would dream to as a kid, but also newer music I dug out that totally matches that sound. Because good music will never die, people will never stop making it. We now have endless possibilities to discover it, so you have to really listen and look out for it, but it’s there and it’s fresh. Put in the effort, let the past inspire you and make something out of the present <3 

P.S. That little frog gliding through space was shot by me in 2010 when I was in my indie teen SLR camera prime - I hope you float around like her listening to this :)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriaforci/
SoundCloud: @valeriaforci

Valeria - What are you listening to?

I took the opportunity to mix the more tranquil tracks of my selection. I like tracks that sweep you away with spherical melodies while bass and broken rhythms keep you grounded. My tendency to epic mood changes is showing up here.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pia_baru/
SoundCloud: @user-797391428

Vic D - What are you listening to?

For this mix I dug into my collection and tried to include some laid back tracks I love and usually don’t get to play when djing (i.e. the opening track by Shigeto. Absolutely in love with the whole album for many years) and combined them with some recently discovered disco & house (i.e. plz check out John Manhard), a pinch of indie sounds and other things I (re)discovered on my way through my record collection and felt right at the moment. 

One of the first things I remember when thinking about me and music is very little me listening to Elvis Presley in front of my parents hifi system in the living room for hours. With short excursions into hip hop I later got hooked to Punkrock & Indie music, playing bass guitar in bands for several years. I have always been most attracted to the rhythm section and funky stuff and as a former bass player basically everything with a groovy bassline still gets me going.

After moving to Mannheim more than 10 years I discovered clubbing, got more and more into electronic music and eventually started djing mainly (but not only) disco and house music, which has become an addiction to which I devote as much time as possible. 

I hope you enjoy the mix and it accompanies you smoothly into the new year. Thank you for listening. 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realdether
SoundCloud: @realdether

dether - What are you listening to?

When Jakob asked me: "Philipp, what are you listening to right now?" I realized that I've been really into German-language sounds lately. Guitar sounds as well as electronic and whether it's new stuff or tracks that are over 40 years old. So here's a little deep dive into my "record box" filled mainly with underground psychedelic and electronic rock/punk stuff sung in German. Viel Spaß!

Instagram: instagram.com/phippse/
SoundCloud: @edwin0711

Edwin - What are you listening to?

Constant Change asked me what i currently listen to. so i put together a home listening mix. the vibe is inspired by a calm day sometime between the end of winter and the beginning of spring. it has melancholic hints but also the optimism of sunlight shining through the windows again. 

i tried to find a common thread between songs that come from very different times and cultural backgrounds. so you will hear japanese ambient from 1982, drum n bass from 2022 that became a tiktok hit, italian hiphop from 2007 i discovered through a playlist by @youngerthanme or reggae by carl dawkins from 1977 next to the new single by lil yachty. i included music from england, iceland, malaysia, the united states, ireland, latvia, japan, jamaica, france, italy, the netherlands and sweden. 

seeing how good music from very different contexts goes together once again showed me that lots of stuff i listen to actually has its roots in or draws its inspiration from cultures and artists i will never know it did and that often never got the credit they deserved. so this is a little thank you to those people. i hope you enjoy the music as much as i do.

Instagram: instagram.com/inspektorlenny/
SoundCloud: @inspektorlenny

Inspektor Lenny - What are you listening to?

Well, what is this? Simply said, this mix is a blend of ambient and downbeat music that is supposed to be both soothing and challenging. Listening back, it feels like diving deep into a fluorescent, sparkling abyss. 

I'm a fan of static and otherworldly drones and soundscapes. And so I've included key tracks from artists such as Bohren & Der Club Of Gore, The Necks, Madlib’s self-centred super group Yesterdays New Quintet and the great Jan Jelinek, among many others.

Instagram: instagram.com/ironcurtismusic/
SoundCloud: @iron-curtis

Iron Curtis - What are you listening to?

Flying Horstman - What are you listening to?

Flying Horstman is an Austrian DJ and promoter. He is the founder of the Graz collective Electric Magic Disco Bongo. His sets are loaded with Italo, Cosmic, and Space Disco as well as some tropical House grooves. Not only he’s making a name for himself as a DJ, but also as a promoter. In Vienna and his hometown Graz, the name Flying Horstman and Electric Magic Disco Bongo stand for driving disco nights with bookings from all over Europe. In this mix he takes you on a journey through his musical influences from the past and present. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flying_horstman/
SoundCloud: @flying_horstman

Flying Horstman - What are you listening to?

ZĖKT - What are you listening to?

My taste of music has a wide range of different genres. Music helps me handling the world. It brings me back on track in dark times. Melancholic, atmospheric, dark but cheerful at the same time, maybe a bit ambivalent. Hope listening to this selection will make you as happy as it makes me in a way.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damen.gedeck_aka_zekt/
SoundCloud: @zektfrizzante

ZĖKT - What are you listening to?

MIRO - What are you listening to?

For the mix, I went back several years in the playlists and started digging up many different influences from my musical background. Even though not all of them found their place in this set, I decided to split it into three parts to cover at least a certain range. For each year, I have a playlist called Nuggets - because for me, the songs I save are always linked to certain periods and situations in my life. Putting the set together felt like a little journey through time with flashbacks, so to speak. 

Miro is a resident DJ for the label sweat at the well-known Stuttgart club Fridas Pier, as well as the cultural venue Studio Amore. Together with his label mate Philipp Bauer, he also runs the SweatFM radio show on Stuttgart's Lobby Radio. His musical spectrum mainly includes 90s influenced house with its neighbouring genres.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miro.mov/
SoundCloud: @miro0711

MIRO - What are you listening to?

Julian Stetter - What are you listening to?

This mix weaves together the sounds that have shaped my musical world of late - its genres, moods, and memories. From Bandcamp gems, where creators might outnumber listeners, to echoes from past life chapters. Music from shadowy spaces that is bridging eras and balances the tension between chaos and calm.

Photo: Viola Halfar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianstetter/
SoundCloud: @julianstetter

Julian Stetter - What are you listening to?

Jonaf - What are you listening to?

In this little Mix you’ll find what’s this seasons hybernation music for myself. Just some favorite and/or inspirational music: some slow, some comforting, some floatingly dark, some dreamy, maybe melancholic, maybe even makes you catch a glimpse of what summer has been? Keeping me strangely warm underneath the grey veils in the skies these days.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjoonnaaff/
SoundCloud: @user-767953499

Jonaf - What are you listening to?

David Bay - What are you listening to?

Closing out 2024 with a special mix featuring my favorite tracks of the year. It’s a journey through the sounds that shaped my year as a dj and producer - blending timeless disco gems, fresh house records, and everything in between. The mix includes tracks by me, releases from my label Zissou Records, and music by friends who continue to inspire me.

Many of these tracks were the soundtrack to my gigs this year, and a lot of them also influenced my own productions in 2024. It’s a little reflection and a lot of groove. Enjoy the ride!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydavidbay/
SoundCloud: @heydavidbay

David Bay - What are you listening to?

Frederik Neu - What are you listening to?

I tried to combine a lot of tracks which are connected with memories or influenced me in my musical development. Therefore the mix got very personal for me. It’s a mix of music which I would call experimental, electro pop and some house, so I stayed in electronic genres which was not intended when I started my research.

I really wanted to stick to the idea of this series and don’t have a focus on club music, still there are a few tracks which could be played in a club but in general this is all listening music to me. 

In this mix the connections between single tracks were not my focus, although I tried to sort them in a way which made sense for me. A really important part of DJing in general for me is to catch the vibe of the moment and of course this is not possible with a pre selected sequence of tracks. So I would call this more a collection of tracks which have a big emotional value for me than a real DJ Mix.

I‘m super happy about the opportunity to actively occupy myself with my musical background. Of course I‘m listening to a lot more genres in my free time but this would go beyond the scope for this mix.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederikneu.music
SoundCloud: @frederikneu

Frederik Neu - What are you listening to?

Felice - What are you listening to?

As I've been listening to a lot of old trip hop recently as well as everything that was probably played on the “chill out floor” in the 90s, this is also reflected in the mix. My love for “spaced out dubs” and cheesy vocals can't be hidden either.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felice_ftl
SoundCloud: @felice-ftl

Felice - What are you listening to?

DJ Asthma - What are you listening to?

What do I listen to? A lot. It was hard to decide what music to play.  At first I thought about recording a set full of rock music that I like - but then I settled on something I would call trip hop (partly).  Music I like to listen to in the background, music that gets me through the day. Music I pretty much always enjoy listening to, so hopefully you will too! Greetz, DJ Asthma.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djasthma/
SoundCloud: @dj_asthma

DJ Asthma - What are you listening to?

Bacon Bene - What are you listening to?

Hey, what am I listening to? Usually, the answer is straightforward: good music, obviously! :-)

To show you something diﬀerent than I would play at a party or club I combined my love for playing drums and provide a collection of tracks carefully selected for your listening pleasure. This set is something I personally created for myself to play along with my drums and everyone who like to play along some tracks as well. If drumming isn't your thing, don't worry: I listened back to this on my bicycle, skateboard and while cooking some tasty pasta. Fortunately that works as well!

So in short this soundtrack is not only curated to showcase my musical taste but also to introduce you some tunes you maybe didn’t know with a lovely focus on drums. Hope you like it and thanks for the invite! 

Hugs and love, Bacon Bene

Instagram: http://instagram.com/benedikt_vogler/
SoundCloud: @baconbene

Bacon Bene - What are you listening to?

Shan - What are you listening to?

With this mix I wanted to share some of the music I’ve been listening for the last 10-15 years when going to bed. It’s mostly soundtracks, ambient/synth albums, some Krautrock but also dub and techno. Hope you like it.

Instagram: instagram.com/shansound/
SoundCloud: @shansound


Shan - What are you listening to?

Dominik Bourbon - What are you listening to?

Just a little ride through a varied selection of genres and tracks that pricked up my ears over time. I really enjoyed the challenge of compiling and blending different musical styles as i usually play straighforward house tunes. Settle back and sink in.

Instagram: instagram.com/dominik________bourbon/ 
SoundCloud: @dominik-bourbon

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