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We are back in 2013.
Beginning of 2012 a new name appeared on the international dancefloor: CLAPTONE (artist of the year 2012 in German Trendcharts DCC).
The track ‘CREAM’ became the worldwide Top Track (No.2) of Beatport in the category Deep House and was among the Top 10 of the most charted tracks for 2012 on Resident Advisor.
The new year brings 2 more surehots for the clubs: WRONG & NO EYES featuring JAW from dOP.
Early support by Tensnake, Solomun, Noir, Laurent Garnier, DJ T…

In a now long forgotten world, many generations ago, a bird like shape emerged from wooded darkness, floating and fluttering, drifting and dreaming. Backlit by a bright glow of iridescent light, the undecipherable form wore a dazzling golden mask. Its long beak swooped down like an inverted horn and since then, people have referred to the mythical being simply as Claptone.
Years spending wandering medieval landscapes have informed Claptone’s view of the world, experiencing both magical mystery and muted melancholy he enchanted onlookers with occult instruments and beguiling sounds. Forever surrounded by a sense of intrigue, the world soon cottoned on to the elusive yet enchanting musical powers of this otherworldly beast. The results are that today his shamanistic sonic powers take him all around the world.
Whilst Claptone has continued to roam in his own circles, 2012AD proved to be a year dominated by his infectious ‘Cream’ track. It became an immediate hit, topping new world charts at Beatport and RA, whilst the sonic conjuring of the ‘Night On Fire’ EP also lured all those who heard it, with the result another Top 20 hit. But that’s not all, for the creativity flows freely in our hero, and his ‘Another Night’ also proved to be just as successful on the dancefloor. Deep and woozy, the Claptone sound pairs theatre with tragedy, feel good vibes with acute melancholia and imbues each groove with a Rhodes laced funk, an organic string hook and myriad earthy elements.
Up to the present day, Claptone releases have been birthed on Germany’s influential Exploited label, picking up props from the likes of Pete Tong, DJ Sneak, Soul Clap, DJ Hell, Jesse Rose, A-Trak along the way. Who or whatever Claptone is, it is alive, with a life of its own, evolving and revolving in equal measure, exploring new sounds naturally and forever taking inspiration from long gone and occult worlds.
So far, esteemed and influential dancefloors at clubs in Berlin, London, Paris, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York and many others around the world have fallen under the sonic spell of this secretive alchemist. The future is unpredictable for Claptone, but a new release ‘Wrong’ including the track ‘No Eyes’ with the inimitable JAW from French funsters dOP is on the horizon. Beyond that, your guess is as good as ours…

Some early feedbacks:

DJ-Mag: Part transcendental house, part pop. Lush!

Tensnake: Two tracks that will sure fill the dancefloors. Great piano/strings breakdown always work in a club.

Noir: Both tracks are good. Claptone keep the quality high.

Round Table Knights: Bang Bang!!! No Eyes is sooo good! Claptone as always on fire!!!

Ralf Kollmann: Wow! Mutig, aber spielbar und wird funken. Hot! Hot! Hot!

Andre Crom: And another 2 massive bombs. Love it, Will chart and play both tracks.

Laurent Garnier: Wrong is a cool track.

Waifs & Strays: Both tracks are killer...thanks!

Freeform Five: No Eyes is great.

Kasper Bjoerke: Mainfloor Bomb!!!

Munk: Works well for sure.. :) Cool.

Zombie Disco Squad: Claptone always deliver.

Jesse Perez: Wrong sounds dope! Nicely produced.

Jerry Bouthier: Nice melodic vibes. Supporting.

Doctor Dru: No Eyes is mine! Cheers to Claptone. Looking forward to play.

M.in: Great release! No Eyes is pretty cool!

Kiki: Heard both by the man himself on NYE and yeah - they both rocked! Wrong is fun!

Hannah Holland: Wicked release. In love with Jaw's vocal.

Thyladomid: No Eyes!!!:)

Acid Pauli: I have No Eyes, but there's nothing wrong about it...I still can dance.

Wildkats: Badboy!

Sinden: No Eyes is the jam for me here.

Tom Flynn: Thanks, will try out for sure.

Stefano Ritteri: Wong is SO good!! Claptone dont miss ze beats!!

Homework: The whole Chris-Isaak-Wicked-Games vibe on No Eyes is absolutely fantastic.

Fred Everything: Nice EP

The Mekanism: Nice!

Karmon: Great!

La Fleur: Cool release, will try it out this weekend! :) Thank you!

NTFO: Wrong is so good ! Solid pack again from Exploited thank you!

No Eyes ft. Jaw | Exploited

Get your copy here: http://po.st/AngelBP

Noir & Hayze are back with another collaboration after almost 3 years.

As with anthemic 2011 smash ‘Around’, ‘Angel’ sees Noir and Hayze join forces to unique effect, with the pair combining to produce another surefire slice of dance floor gold that sidesteps current trends with confidence.

Like ‘Around’, there is a deep message and meaning that resonates through the vocal and, as with many of Hayze’s songs, it screams the sincere emotion both listeners and ravers alike will relate to.
It builds with sharp percussive inclination before coming alive as deep, rolling bass and glistening synth lines intertwine with an unerring, infectious charm.

Hayze’s vocal sits perfectly amidst the track’s relentless, thudding energy too and adds weight to the series of stunningly worked crescendos that give ‘Angel’ all the anthemic weight required to make a serious impression in the clubs.

Buy the track

Noir and Hayze - Angel (soundcloud snippet)

Lana Del Rey - West Coast - Solomun Remix

Just released on Island Records:
https://pro.beatport.com/track/clap-your-hands-solomun-remix/7165972
http://po.st/CYHIT01   
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Whilk & Misky - Clap Your Hands - Solomun Remix

OUT NOW
Beatport: http://btprt.dj/2lHOrxC
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2lGOKYw

The second installment from the ‘Charmer Remixed’ series features reworks from Format:B, Raumakustik and Superlover; more dancefloor gold offered up by the man with the golden mask. 

‘Charmer Remixed’ is the final act of Claptone’s debut album campaign; a collection of remixes which close the curtain on the ‘Charmer’ chapter but leave us all wanting more and anticipating what he has planned for us next.
 
The second EP in the series features three peak-time cuts from a trio of German heavyweights.
 
Format:B are on an incredible roll and have fast become one of the hottest things in the tech house scene right now and seriously deliver with a typically heads-down club juggernaut. Meanwhile, releases on Hot Creations, Toolroom, Suara for Berlin-based Raumakustik have established them as much touted newcomers to the scene whilst Superlover complete the package with a more restrained, piano led house take on ‘Puppet Theatre’.

It follows hot on the heels of Part 1 and it’s  reworks from Justin Martin and Timo Maas, both of which have been causing a commotion on dancefloors acorss the globe, picking up the support of Jamie Jones, Tensnake and Nic Fancuilli and rapidly scaling the Beatport chart.

Part 2 is set for release on 13/2/17.

Puppet Theatre ft. Peter, Bjorn & John (Superlover Remix)

The new album 'Fantast' is out now: http://smarturl.it/FANTAST

Claptone is a unique proposition in modern music. Painted as a mythical character shrouded in mystery, Claptone has become one of the biggest names in electronic music whilst himself remaining in the shadows. He has however constantly sought to deepen his own distinctive world, creating a rich tapestry, which tells the Claptone story.

In his second artist album ‘Fantast’, the Claptone universe is at its deepest and most vivid. He is the master of his domain and in his most artful offering yet, the assured 13 tracks of 'Fantast' come together to create an album full of varied colours and atmospheric textures.

In music Claptone seeks not to create a world of secrecy, but one of great depth and intrigue. An enigma with a tireless desire for creativity and thirst for new music, Claptone has brought together a diverse group of collaborators such as Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, Blaenavon, Tender, Jones, Zola Blood, Austra’s Katie Stelmanis, The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Joan As Police Woman and Matt Simons.  

'Over the last two years it has been a great pleasure to work on this album as a counterpoint to the hectic world of travelling as a DJ. To lose myself when making music, to dive into and create my very own realm of beauty. I admit it's a dreamy, a heartfelt, at times a naive and surely escapist album, but what to do if one - on the quest for his soul - develops a strong desire to go back to his roots, back to nature? Did I find myself on that journey? Rather not. But I found some beautiful moments in the green, out in the woods, out in the fields, under the moon and in the night, moments, which I want to share with you. And there is one thing I learned and now it can be told, I am and have always been a ‘Fantast’.'

We caught a glimpse of his ambition to produce a body of work in Claptone’s debut artist album 'Charmer' which has scored over 60million streams and counting, but it’s in 'Fantast' that Claptone really delves deeper into the art of songwriting. 

2018 will see another intense year of touring as a DJ with Claptone taking his immersive 'The Masquerade' event experience further, having built momentum over the last 18 months hosting events and stages in Los Angeles, Berlin, Paris, Melbourne, Barcelona and New York and at festivals like Tomorrowland, Melt Festival, Elrow at Amnesia Ibiza, Green Valley in Brazil.

Fantast

La Esperanza feat. Katie Stelmanis

Although it may seem that the lyrics of Raining Again speak about the London weather, they actually don't. Raining Again relates to some unpleasant event that occurs to you very often... and it's inspired by my best friend been woken up every morning by his neighbors children running just above his bedroom... how do you think it makes him feel? :(

Betoko -  Raining Again (Diynamic) Low Q mp3

Finally released: my Remix of Agorias "You're not alone"
Get it here https://www.beatport.com/track/youre-not-alone-solomun-remix/11513870

Agoria - You're Not Alone (Solomun Remix)

Eric Prydz & Empire Of The Sun - We Are Mirage (Breno Lima bootleg)

Sometimes, when making a remix, I build an entirely new track, but the original of „Desire“ was already so colorful, that all I had to do was bring out those deep elements, highlight the simplistic yet powerful chords and add a few touches of my own. 
Great work, Bob Moses & ZHU!

Bob Moses, ZHU  - Desire (Solomun Remix Radio Edit)

Foals - Late Night (Solomun Remix)

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Foals - Late Night (Solomun Remix)

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