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Bittersweet

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Stripped

Niconé, the versatile musician and likeable style-icon: unshaven and latently bleary-eyed, of course, but elegant and – thankfully – modest at the same time. Over the past years, Alexander Gerlach has become synonymous with a certain playful touch and light-hearted attitude that flows through his music and goes hand in hand with a laidback natural tenor. 2011 saw him release the hugely successful ‘Romantic Thrills’ album together with his good friend and constant partner in crime Sascha Breamer. Now, two years later, Niconé is presenting his first solo full-length, ‘Let Love Begin’, on Stil vor Talent. 

Over the course of eleven tracks Niconé showcases a versatile and distinct vision of contemporary house music that is produced beautifully but, more importantly, isn’t afraid to surprise with maturity and playfulness. The title-track ‘Let Love Begin’ opens the album in ample style: brooding and mysterious, Niconé teases us into a deep sonic landscape of enveloping bass, moody piano keys and epic synth pads. Malonda, who recently lent her voice to H.O.S.H.’s ‘Life is Music is Life’ EP, acts as a shining light to guide us through the atmospheric first seven minutes. ‘Hysterminia’ is equally subtle with its delayed chords and a classy deep house bass-line, until wild claps and a dominant piano melody eventually open fire. After the success of ‘Caje’ a new collaboration with Narra was an absolute must. She bedazzles us next on ‘Candelaria’. Here, the melancholic melodies of a Spanish guitar propel the track forward, while a bouncy beat seems made with the summer in mind. ‘You Are My Best Meowfucker’ then pushes us into the club as a techy rhythm and repeated vocal hook draw us to the floor. The track’s twist offers itself in the form of a string loop that lends an oriental edge. Spicy and addictive!

A lesser producer would have perhaps placed the following track, ‘Heroiné’, at the album’s end due to its romanticism, fed by soft synths, gentle progressions and hopeful piano chords. At the center of ‘Let Love Begin’, it acts as a beautiful break, as eight minutes of pure endorphin inducing bliss. The calm before the storm, which follows in the form of ‘Burnhain’. Here, classic house sounds such as driving high-hats and 90s rave stabs offer a nod to the past, while hitting the zeitgeist. ‘Querido’, which features Sascha Braemer and the newly discovered vocal talent Yvy, initially drops the energy before exploding with Mediterranean life, castanets included for good measure. Next, ‘Keep it Deep’ does what it promises as Niconé leads us through an arrangement of aquatic depth with powerful bass hits vibrating underneath dub chords and Benjamin Franklin’s emotional voice: hypnotic, magical and toxic. 

Niconé and Braemer hand us the antidote with ‘Wish U’, a track that already proved to be a standout on Stil vor Talent’s recent SVT100 compilation. Fun is of the essence, with a break so big it might just be inescapable. On the last two tracks Niconé moves away from the organic sounds that make up most of ‘Let Love Begin’ as ‘All Right’ and ‘Arr’ are distinctly techier. On the former, Melonda compliments the techno bass-line and old-school sample stabs beautifully, making for an unexpected highlight. On the latter – a collaboration with Gunjah – spherical, almost operatic synths float over a sleek bass bed, thus ending an epic journey on a dazzling high. Repeat and let love begin!      


SVT112 – Niconé feat. Gunjah – Arr [Snippet]

Ten Walls - Requiem

Get LMF016 - Borka & The Gang - Try here: 
➟ Beatport: http://btprt.dj/HKSy7u
➟ iTunes: http://bit.ly/1aIYyK3

Artist: Borka & The Gang
Release Title: Try
Label: Light My Fire
Catalogue No.: LMF016
Release: 08.11.2013

On the next Light my Fire release, ‘Try’, Borka & The Gang serve up three thunderous tech house tracks that marry grooving garage drums, funky bass-lines and areal synths. Little is known about the mysterious Borka and his gang as they prefer to let their productions speak for themselves, yet their maiden release hints at some serious studio knowledge. Title track ‘Try’ is a straight up party bomb, consisting of cheerful key stabs and a tough, tech-driven bass-line framed by jacking percussive elements. Next up, ‘Lose Track’ seems built for a more laid-back mood as the looped vocal hook and deep sub-bass are lifted by elevating synths. Lastly, ‘Ouh’ is classic 2-step with its grooving rhythm and slightly melancholic vibe. 

Selected Feedback 
Oliver Koletzki – Try! 
Oliver Schories – "Try" ist so ein Killer, I love it 
Animal Trainer – wohoooo...marvelous tracks here...my fav is "Ouh" Love the groove <3<3<3
Dirty Doering – try mukke!!
KlangKuenstler – Love the groove in 'Try', and a very good arrangement! Thanks!
Ron Flatter – try passt perfekt zu mir! danke
Florian Meindl – The Lose Track is quite cool maybe it will find its way into my dj set!
Kruse & Nuernberg – Lose Track sounds interesting. THX
Ryan Dupree – "Lose Track" Sounds interesting..
Nick D-Lite – strong release. i love "lose track"! Full support. <3
Fapples – TRY for my!!!!
M.in – cool release! try is the best for me!

LMF016 – Borka & The Gang – Try [Full Track | 128 kbit/s]

Get SVT120 - Schneeweiß II presented by Oliver Koletzki here: 
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➟ Amazon: http://amzn.to/1bAoeU8
➟ Beatport: http://btprt.dj/180nI6p

Artist: Dan Caster & Bjoern Stoerig
Track Title: Feels So Good
Release Title: Schneeweiss II presented by Oliver Koletzki
Label: Stil vor Talent
Catalogue No.: SVT120
Release: 29.11.2013

Over the years, Oliver Koletzki has continuously cited Berlin as a point of reference and, more importantly, a source of inspiration. Two of his albums – Großstadtmärchen and Großstadtmärchen 2 – have been a direct ode to the capital. Friedrichshain, one of Berlin’s vibrant districts, has always held a special place in Oliver’s heat. This is where he started out when he first moved to the city, and this is where he lives now. Moreover, the Stil vor Talent HQ is situated in the centre of the bustling Kiez. 

So is Schneeweiss, one of Friedrichhain’s best and most loved restaurants. Over the course of eight years, the stylish eatery has impressed many a Berlin foodie with its contemporary take on alpine cuisine and attention to detail. Music is part of the experience here, which is no surprise due to one of the owners’ extensive background in Berlin’s club scene of the early days. Pairing striking award-winning interior design with a homely laid-back atmosphere, Schneeweiss welcomes everyone with open arms: Kiez locals and celebrities, students and businessmen, hipsters and families – all can be found here, Oliver Koletzki among them. 

Thus, after many a late-night label dinner an idea slowly formed. Why not join forces and collaborate on a compilation that represents both, Oliver Koletzki’s and Schneeweiss’ taste? Compiled specifically with the restaurant in mind, SVT120 convinces as a tasty treat for the music connoisseur and a musical treat for the culinary aficionado.

SVT120 - Dan Caster & Bjoern Stoerig – Feels So Good [Snippet]

Moderat-Bad Kingdom (Head High Remix)

Get SVT123 - Animal Trainer - Walk / Shane EP here: 
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➟ Amazon: http://amzn.to/1jfUDVI

Artist: Animal Trainer
Release Title: The Walk / Shane EP
Label: Stil vor Talent
Catalogue No.: SVT123
Release: 14.02.2014

w/ remixes by Oliver Koletzki, Oliver Schories, Zombie Disco Squad

Info
Both children of the illustrious nightlife of trend capital Zurich, Adrian Flavor and Samy Jackson – better know as Animal Trainer – made a name for themselves with their Rakete parties, held mostly at their home base, the chic Hive club. As dedicated music lovers and passionate entertainers, it was a natural progression for the duo to channel their constant appetite for music and endless parties into their own sounds. Thus, their first baby steps were released on Stil vor Talent in the form of ‘Talkshow’ in 2008. Today, in February 2014, after numerous releases on renowned labels such as Katermukke, Dantze, Off Recordings or their own Hive Audio, the joyous duo is presenting the debut album ‘Wide’ on SVT. Here, on the first of two EPs, two of the album’s highlights are featured alongside high calibre remixes by Oliver Koletzki, Oliver Schories and Zombie Disco Squad.

Animal Trainer show a completely new side to their productions on the excellent electronica track ‘The Walk’, on which dub chords pulsate through a broken beat structure and creaking synths. The fragile piano does, however, steal the show here. While Oliver Koletzki decides to significantly up the tempo on his epic, trance-inspired rework, Oliver Schories opts for a contemporary deep house interpretation built around a low-slung bass-line and emotive chords. ‘Shane’ is a classicistic house homage, alluring the listener with its springy step and feel-good vocal sample – key features that Zombie Disco Squad emphasise on their sprightly rude-boy remix. 

Selected Feedback
Noir - Nice release. On 1st listen the Oliver Koletzki remix is my fave.
Niko Schwind - great pack! thanks
Teenage Mutants - nice boys!
Kruse & Nuernberg - Cool package. I like all versions but Zombie Disco Squad is my fav. That shit is raw!
Florian Meindl - The Zombie Disco Squad Remix is quite cool!
Shir Khan - SHANE Original gefällt mir sehr gut. Gruesse an die Jungs.
Mousse T - beautiful
Low Steppa - Dope
Kry Wolf - The walk sounds real nice. Loving the ZDS mix too

SVT123 – Animal Trainer – The Walk (Oliver Koletzki Remix) [Snippet]

This edit is a tribute to Lily & Madeleine Jurkiewicz, their musical spirit and unique harmony.

Please order yourself a copy of Lily & Madeleine's outstanding debut album or buy their music anywhere else!

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Walking With Elephants

Krystal Klear - Trying For Your Love (Hud Mo RMX)[2012]

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Moon Games

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Animal Trainer - Moon Games

This is my track "Summertime". It is featured on TRAUM Schallplatten's latest compilation "Tour De Traum VIII".

Different Grooves about the track:
"French artist Oniris has been recording for a couple of well known labels in the past and is being played out by icon Laurent Garnier frequently. Like the track name suggests this track is devoted to the season of now. It expresses with a lot of musicality and self played melodies the colorfulness of such a season as summertime with all its variations. It is a gentle and smooth affair just like it should be. “Summertime” is a soulful and still adventure."

Release notes:
Tour De Traum VIII (TRAUM CDDIG 31) is available from 23 July 2014 on Beatport, Juno Downloads, iTunes or your favorite online store.

The compilation by Riley Reinhold features 50 great tracks, including artists like Max Cooper, Extrawelt, Dominik Eulberg & Gabriel Andanda, Hannes Rasmus, Egokind, Tim Engelhardt, Mononoid, Nick Dow...

Oniris - Summertime [Traum Schallplatten]

All Those Moments - EP

All Those Moments (Marek Hemmann Remix)

Pure bromance!
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Release date:
Vinyl: 05.07
Digital: 28.06
Label: Monaberry

Super Flu & andhim - Hasoweh

SVT100 - Animal Trainer – Mental [Snippet]

What do you know about Denmark? Think about it: hotdogs, licorice, beer, and a definite taste for alcohol. Vikings, Hamlet and Lego. Nor must we forget Hans Christian Andersen, Trentemøller and Junior Senior. So did we leave anything out? But of course we did; Jesper Ryom! This young Dane has already made a far-reaching impression with his "Nature Boy EP" on La Fleur’s label Power Plant Records, and recently his talent could also be heard on his remix of Marian’s "Passengers" on their remix album of “Only Out Hearts to Lose”. And now we are proud to present four new tracks on the digital Freude-Am-Tanzen sister label FATzig.

Jesper’s music is proof that house can be clever and still danceable, emotional and still cool. Again and again he mixes jazzy samples with self-played instruments and places these on a groovy four/four base to his own refined and not too heady vision of house. He’s got both legs in the club, and his mind on cloud nine. Guitar riffs drenched in reverb, vocals full of melancholy and harmonies for at least two eternities. Music that doesn't look at pop as a curse word, loves jazz and breathes dub. Direct from Copenhagen over Jena and out throughout the world. The open-air season can come right on by – and the next Denmark vacation too!

 Was weiß man eigentlich über Dänemark? Mal überlegen: Hot-Dogs, Lakritze, Bier und überhaupt viel Alkohol. Wikinger, Hamlet, Lebenslust und Lego. Dann noch Hans Christian Andersen, Trentemøller oder Junior Senior. Was vergessen? Natürlich: Jesper Ryom! Der junge Däne hinterließ bereits mit seiner "Nature Boy EP" auf La Fleurs Label Power Plant Records mächtig Eindruck, veredelte zuletzt Marians "Passengers" für deren Remixkollektion des Only Our Hearts To Lose-Albums und legt nun endlich mit gleich vier neuen Tracks auf dem digitalen Freude-Am-Tanzen-Schwesterlabel FATzig nach.


Jespers Musik ist der beste Beweis dafür, dass House zugleich tanzbar und clever, emotional und cool sein kann. Immer wieder mischt er jazzige Samples mit selbsteingespielten Instrumenten und verschraubt diese auf einem groovenden Vierviertelfundament zu seiner ganz eigenen, raffinierten, aber nie zu verkopften Vision von House. It's a body thing, noch immer! Mit beiden Beinen im Club, im Kopf auf Wolke Sieben. Gitarren-Riffs, die den Sonnenaufgang heraufbeschwören, Vocals voller Melancholie und Harmonien für mindestens zwei Ewigkeiten. Musik, die Pop nicht als Schimpfwort versteht, Jazz liebt und Dub atmet. Direkt aus Kopenhagen über Jena hinaus in die Welt. Die Open-Air-Saison kann kommen - und der nächste Dänemark-Urlaub gerne auch! 

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