It’s been a while since Flashbaxx released his critically acclaimed The Changing Tides EP (Blackfish Productions / BaxxBeatMusic). Flashbaxx mastermind Daniel Stenger began working on an album to follow the EP in 2008, but inspiration was fleeting and music making was difficult, and Daniel was not satisfied with his early drafts. He seemed to lose his enthusiasm, so the producer decided to take a break from Flashbaxx and devote himself to other projects.

Not that Daniel was resting … rather, he was restless. He expanded his record label BaxxBeatMusic, produced and recorded other bands and artists, composed music for commercials, and frequently performed as DJ. From time to time a Flashbaxx loop appeared on his sequencer, but he still was not able to complete the puzzle. But after a few years of all this activity and exposure to the music of others (in the clubs as well as the studios) Daniel’s inspiration returned and he was finally ready to push the Flashbaxx musical vision into 2013.

The fog first lifted in 2011 when Daniel produced “So Close To Midnight” in a single evening, signaling a triumphant return to the studio. In the next eighteen months Daniel prodded Flashbaxx back to life, track by track. It was like awakening from long creative hibernation, and Daniel’s newfound creative joy is evident in the album’s music.

After the foundation was set, the work on the album concept began. When the Aschaffenburg-based producer couldn’t find a sonic connection between two songs he remedied this by producing a new joint to fill the gap and complete the desired arc of the record. Eventually the thirteen tracks formed a cohesive excursion, and Daniel’s feeling of accomplishment inspired the album’s title: Something To Believe.

Certainly the strength of the album lies in its versatility. To begin, Stenger combines soulful downtempo and smooth soul with brass kicking nu-funk. The album then takes a trip down the coast of Latin America while grooving through disco and deep house-influenced club tracks. Eventually, things resolve surprisingly in a Bill Conti manner, transporting the listener to when the movie Rocky had just appeared in cinemas. Following his passion for funk and jazz Daniel gave much attention to the organic details, combining this with more loop oriented songs, settling for a sound somewhere between the couch and the dance floor. It’s a bit ‘old school,’ but far away from being frumpy … sometimes laid back, sometimes demanding body motion. Flashbaxx isn’t reinventing the wheel, but the truck now has some cool new slippers.

Besides guest musicians like The Haszlbeatz and Christoph Matyaschek, Flashbaxx worked with vocalists Tanja Proessler and Mathias Fischer as well as the very brilliant Seth Sharp from distant Reykjavik. The appearance of guest musicians and vocalists marks a first for Flashbaxx and gives Something To Believe the stamp of a producer album. Flashbaxx is back … and he’ll make you a believer.

Movin' On (Preview)

To celebrate 30 years of Subcity Radio, Divers digs back through 13 years of Lava Lava with classic cuts and forgotten favourites:

Little Louie Vega - Give It Up (MAW Flute Instrumental)
Hercules & Love Affair - Blind (Frankie Knuckles Remix)
Crazy P - Lie Lost (Maurice Fulton Remix)
Instant Funk - Slap, Slap, Lickedy Lap
Benjamin Sun - Salty Tears 
The White Lamp - It’s You (Ron Basejam Remix)
Kornel Kovacs - Szikra
Jupiter Jax - That’s The Way
Tigerskin - Peak
Ráfla - Eivissa 
Metro - Brownstone Express
Blazers - Sounds From The Waves
Julio Bashmore - Father Father
COEO - Back In The Days 
Illyus & Barrientos - Somethin’
Marquis Hawkes - Can’t Find A Reason
Cinthie - Good For You And Me
Jakob Mäder - Enjoy The Light
Deetron - Photon
Catz Eats Dogz - Evil Tram
Riva Starr - More (KiNK Remix)
DJ Haus - Hey Now, Wait A Minute
Venom & Damage - Deeper
Midland - Drumtrak
Eden Burns - Hands Off My Beat
Hot since 82 - Planes & Trains
No Regular Play - Endangered Species
Instra:Mental - Pyramid 
Lone - Temples

Episode 238: 30 Years of Subcity Radio

Buy/Stream: razor-n-tape.lnk.to/LoveLouder

The collaboration between acclaimed vocalist/songwriter Nomi Ruiz and influential DJ/producer Eli Escobar and has been a long time in the making. Now, the native New Yorkers release their debut LP, ‘Love Louder’.

‘Love Louder LP’ captures Eli and Nomi’s experiences of love and loss, reflecting their enduring connection to New York City and its vibrant, yet fading, nightlife culture. The album, while featuring dancefloor gems like ‘Heathens’ and ‘Full Fantasy’, takes an emotional turn, focusing on the themes of loss and presence in a rapidly changing world. As they honor the past, they also aim for a brighter future through their music

Love Louder LP

Heathens

Glitter and Gold

No Moon, Pt. 3

Tokonoma Fridays

Artist: Phonk D, Sascha Ciminiera
Remix: LTJ Xperience
Title: Perspective EP
Label: Footjob
Cat.Nr.: FJ030
Releasedate: 25.07.2025

Buy on bandcamp: https://footjob.bandcamp.com/album/perspective-ep-incl-ltj-xperience-remix

Tracklist:
A1 Phonk D, Sascha Ciminiera - Perspective
A2 Phonk D, Sascha Ciminiera - Perspective (LTJ Xperience Remix)
B1 Phonk D, Sascha Ciminiera - Sax Mode
B2 Phonk D, Sascha Ciminiera - All  Night

Driving, disco-infused sample House including feel-good vibes – with Footjob’s 30th release,
the Darmstadt-based label delivers another prime example of its signature sound. 
The studio jams by label head @phonk-d and @saschaciminiera are set to exhaust legs more than a thousand squats and are just waiting to be pumped through the club PAs of this world. From groove monsters (“Sax Mode”) to peak-time tools with vocal
cuts (“All Night”), you’ve got everything you need to raise eyebrows and arms.
For the milestone catalog number, none other than Italian legend @ltj-xperience joins the
group. The master of dirtgrooves lends his own unmistakable touch to “Perspective” and
embeds the title track in a slower hypnotic setting.

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buy on Bandcamp

FJ030 | Phonk D, Sascha Ciminiera - Perspective EP (incl. LTJ Xperience Remix) Snippet

Don't Leave Me This Way

Don't Leave Me This Way (Extended Mix)

This is my set from Suva’s The Garden radio shows five year anniversary party at Ida Radio Helsinki.

Roberto Rodriguez @ The Garden 5 Years, Ida Radio Helsinki

For Episode 75 of the Razor-N-Tape podcast we are excited to introduce MOTEL PHANTASMA, an intriguing new collaboration from an enigmatic production team, whose first RNT release is set to launch on September 12th.⁠
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To warm up the sound, they put together a blistering hour-long mix of polyrhythmic bassbin shakers

Razor-N-Tape Podcast - Episode 75: MOTEL PHANTASMA

Your monthly fix of disco and house. Curated by Mitch, the show blends timeless classics, fresh releases, exclusives, and originals into one high-energy mix. It’s the perfect balance of old-school vibes and new beats, keeping you locked into the rhythm.Tune in and stay in the groove.

@mitchpresents

7:00 – 8:00pm
Monthly on the second Thursday

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Groover's Paradise w/ Blue Detroit - 14.08.25

House Saladcast 1000 - Tuccillo
Kaoz Theory / Nu Groove
Ibiza, Spain

Starting from productions for the legendary 90s UMM Italian label, and during 20 years, Tuccillo has being an integral part of the winding paths of “house music ". Outlasting to influences, firm in its support to vinyl and creating from his analog world.

Over the years, digital instruments have been incorporated into his set up and propelled by a timeless sense of sound and immaculate production, he still prefers to mix down manually and modulate loops directly from the hardware, as part of his imprint.

Tuccillo brings with regularly his deep sound to the most noted clubs and nights around the world including fabric London, Watergate ,Sankeys Manchester,Space Ibiza , Dc -10 or Zoo Project Ibiza .

In 2013 has exemplified his love for the music with close partners and they embarked on the groundwork and runs Unblock Music new label.Tuccillo at the top of his game, designs his plan for the careful launch of a collage of genres, new grooves and more intimacy with techno.

The last productions marks a difference and define the Tuccillo music relocation with a slew of new material as " Seclusion EP " , in partnership with Shaun Reeves for Visionquest , or the rmx among Ralph Lawson " Reach Out to Me" (Karen Pollard ) for Hard Times  and in the same time  keep broadening the borders of his " Unblock" label affiliations , as a advance the upcoming  " Unb 003 "Retro City  EP " , with Tomoki Tamura original and incluiding new mixes from Djebali , Sekret and Tuccillo .

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House Saladcast 1000 - Tuccillo

Since being discovered by the Mainz-based lounge label “Wohnton” in 2003, Flashbaxx’s jazz and funky beats have been featured on international compilations—including releases on Sony Music, EMI, and Ministry of Sound. His productions appear alongside artists such as Moby, Jazzanova, Blank & Jones, Die Fantastischen Vier and Bonobo and are regularly played by renowned DJs and tastemakers like Rainer Tru by (Compost, DE), Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts, UK), and Mark Farina (OM Records, US). 

His latest EP Take Care My Friend (NuNorthern Soul, UK / 2022) was enthusiastically received by the scene. For the remix EP (NuNorthern Soul, UK / 2023), he brought on board renowned producers such as Atjazz and Moods.

In his "feel-good" DJ sets, he effortlessly blends various styles, ranging from downbeat to house with elements of disco, boogie, jazz and funk. Since 2024, Flashbaxx has been performing again as an electronic live act, showcasing his unique mash-ups of disco and house classics. His high-energy performances have already taken him to legendary clubs like the KitKat Club and Heideglühen in Berlin. In June 2025 selected tracks from his live set will be released as “Gazelle” EP on the newly founded label Groovers Trax (Leipzig), fulfilling his longheld dream of creating an uncompromising house record with a disco twist. 

From 2016 to 2025, Stenger was part of the podcast Proseccolaune, where he further honed his comedic talent. Today, this is reflected in his own comedy and music content on social media, striking a balance between accessible entertainment and subcultural authenticity—earning him a steadily growing fanbase.
Daniel Stenger lives in Aschaffenburg (DE), works in his studio where he produces music, podcasts, content and musical projects for the advertising industry. His musical expertise has made him a sought-after collaborator. Prestigious companies—including RTL, BERTELSMANN, GARNIER, PANTENE, OLAZ, MERCEDES BENZ, PHANTASIALAND, AIRBUS, and VERIVIOX—regularly Stenger for their brand’s music production.