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Algo Para La Fiesta (Alma & Mater Remix)

Our Altered States series hits volume number 10 with a wide range of exciting talents from across the globe with music from Brazil, Mexico, the US, Germany, Lithuania and Bali.

Mexican up and comer Bruce Wine focuses on the dark and enigmatic side of industrial techno, wave and disco and is one-half of a live act with the acclaimed Ninasonik. He once again transports listeners to unknown and fascinating soundscapes on his excellent 'Olmeca Dream', a stark mix of arresting synth drones and menacing bass with plenty of eerie open space.

As always, this is a not-for-profit release with all sales donated to the Sinchi Foundation, which supports Indigenous Forest Guardians in the Brazilian Amazon, about which you can read more at www.treesistance.com

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PREMIERE - Bruce Wine - Olmeca Dream (Sinchi)

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After producing a mesmerizing remix of "Tetra Seeds", the title track of Radial Gaze´EP released on vinyl and digitally via Thisbe Recordings in November 2022, the stars naturally aligned themselves for Dominik Marz to set the scene for more music to be released via the label.

With recent releases on high-profiles labels Innervisions, Huntleys + Palmers and Feines Tier, Dominik Marz makes his debut on Thisbe with a 4-track EP called "Return to Alpha". Yet another masterpiece from the German producer, showcasing what Dominik Marz does best : music at the crossroads between deep house, atmospheric techno and minimal electro. 
The result? A sound that strikes the perfect balance for the audience to straight away immerse itself into Dominik´s world, a unique soundscape well above the clouds, where gravity quickly vanishes to give space for our imagination to take-off and travel far, very far away from the ground. 

With his new EP "Return to Alpha", the Augsburg-based musician has given us another "rendez-vous" somewhere in his own universe where the artist manages, once again, to get the listener to meet in the middle and find nirvana. 

The two singles "Return to Alpha" and "Safe Spaces" are available on a 30 copies limited 12" one-sided transparent vinyl edition available for pre-sale from Friday 02nd of February 2024. While the whole 4-track EP will be available on all streaming platforms on Friday 16th of February 2024.

Tracklist: 

1. Return to Alpha 
2. Safe Spaces 
3. Change Position 
4. Lavandula

PREMIERE: Dominik Marz - Change Position [Thisbe Recordings]

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After having released on AEON and Roam Recordings, Franz Matthews returns home on his HIFI/LOFI imprint by releasing his Symmetric Dance EP, showing us once more how the producer likes to play with the codes of House, Space Disco, and Indie Dance by intertwining them and turning them into his very own secret sauce.

The trip starts with the eponymous Symmetric Dance, where a faster-than-usual Franz brings us into the groove with a deep bass line supporting the words of a sort of musical guru, leading you (yes, you.) progressively into the ecstatic moment of the Symmetric Dance, here materialised by a catchy house-y piano part that later exploses into a festival of notes before coming back to an infamous rhythm that we dare you not to dance to. Does it feel like summer ? Yes, probably.

Moving on to Zero Gravity, we step into a fast-paced ride of cosmic synth escapades that take our vehicle on a full throttle run until it has left the launching ramp and floats into mid-air, not really knowing when or where it will land. But, just as you finished catching your breath again, you land back on earth, full speed, and navigate in the middle of another asteroid galaxy tour, taking a few Machs along the way until it is time for the next bump. Will you land back on your feet this time ? Yes, probably.

Closing the cosmic ride, the slower ‘Herbie Crashed The Party’ is a progressive burner constructed around a centre ARP2600 synth line evolving throughout the whole track and being joined by funky guitars, heady synth ornementations, and a stabby brass ensemble that opens up the door to what seems to be the ghost of an unusual guest as the party goes on, which makes us wonder if it was a good idea to let Herbie Hancock in at the party ? And again we will answer : Yes, probably.

‘Symmetric Dance’ EP - Out Sept. 20th on HIFI/LOFI Records.

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Symmetric Dance

Franz Matthews - Symmetric Dance [HIFI LOFI Records]

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Mixel és un DJ francès, instal·lat a Barcelona des del 2006. A finals dels 80 va començar a barrejar, amb 20 anys, New Wave, High NRJ, Disc, Funk... Començant en festes d'estudiants, farà els primers passos en discoteques com Big Ben del sud de França. L'arribada del House, poc després, segella definitivament el seu amor i passió per la música electrònica. L'explosió del Techno i les raves l'allunyaran de les discoteques. L'underground es converteix en el seu pati d'esbarjo, barrejarà (Goa, Trance-hard, trance) a partir del 1993. El 1996 després d'acabar els estudis, mentre es pregunta per un possible futur professional com a DJ, les autoritats prohibeixen les raves i una tragèdia canvia els seus plans. Durant una mudança li van robar tota la col·lecció de vinils, CD, tocadiscos i tot el seu equip de música. Després va decidir fer un gir professional forçat però es va mantenir en contacte amb l'escena electro que evolucionava cap als clubs. El 2006 es va instal·lar a Barcelona i va actuar a bars, però va continuar a l'underground ia festes privades cada vegada més escasses on podia tocar llargs sets. Avui dia freqüenta regularment clubs com freedonia i també com a membre actiu d'Ameba (Associació d'Electrònica de Barcelona). A les seves seleccions MIXeL afavoreix l'energia, les melodies, l'originalitat i pot tocar en estils que van des de House, Deep, Progressive, Nu Disco, Dark Disco-Indie fins a Techno i Deep Trance. Després de 35 anys darrere dels plats, MIXeL no és un influencer, sinó part de la generació de DJs que saben com portar-te a un viatge musical.

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Mixel is a French DJ, based in Barcelona since 2006. At the end of the 80s, at the age of 20, he started mixing New Wave, High NRJ, Disco, Funk... Starting out at student parties, he took his first steps in clubs such as the Big Ben in the south of France. The arrival of House, shortly after, sealed his love and passion for electronic music. The explosion of Techno and raves would take him away from clubs. The underground became his playground, and he would mix (Goa, Trance-hard, trance) from 1993 onwards. In 1996, after finishing his studies, while he was wondering about a possible professional future as a DJ, the authorities banned raves and a tragedy changed his plans. During a move, his entire collection of vinyl, CDs, turntables and all his music equipment were stolen. He then decided to take a forced professional turn but kept in touch with the electro scene that was evolving towards clubs. In 2006 he settled in Barcelona and performed in bars, but continued in the underground and at increasingly rare private parties where he could play long sets. Today he regularly frequents clubs such as freedonia and also mixes as an active member of Ameba (Barcelona Electronic Association). In his selections MIXeL favours energy, melodies, originality and can play in styles ranging from House, Deep, Progressive, Nu Disco, Dark Disco-Indie to Techno and Deep Trance. After 35 years behind the decks, MIXeL is not an influencer, but part of the generation of DJs who know how to take you on a musical journey.

TRACKLIST:
Borey - Cartoon
Misha Klein - Watchin You (Extended Mix)
Tiga & Disfreq - Louder Than A Bomb (Disfreq Remix)
Cafius  - Lost Suburbia
Maori, Adam Ten - Spring Girl (Extended)
Jaded, Dombresky - All For You (Westend Remix (Extended))
Pavel Petrov - Wir Brauchen Bass (Original Mix)
Made In TLV - Super Cool (Original Mix)
Pardon Moi - Power To The People (Damon Jee Remix)
I Promised Mom - Too Close to The Sun - (Original Mix)
4 M International - Point Of No Return (Fabrizio Mammarella Remix)
D-Formation, Silicodi- Manglar (Original Mix)
Vleks & Chinosynth - Atrapado (Technicism Remix)
Sid  Le Rock - Strut Your Stuff (Cabizbajo's Trip To Hell Remix)
SNYL - Ego Tripping

Sònica! Mixtape Sèries #9: Mixel

Feines Tier veteran Johannes @klingebiel introduces @franz-matthews to the family and together they bring us “Ce Moment” EP, a basket of tunes full of colorful harmonies, bouncy grooves and poetic French lyrics. What more could one wish for?
The two producers and multi-instrumentalists met some years ago in their chosen
hometown Berlin and decided to fuse their producing and multi-instrumentalism game.
The first fruit of this labor was the much-loved and -played “Signs” on Heimlich records, now being followed by this EP here.
The title tune is an amalgamation of groovy electric bass riLs, spicy Prophet synth
sounds, melancholic vocals and certainly has something of that magic ingredient
people call the French Touch. A good tune to pick for House DJs who dig some Disco now and then and for Disco DJs in need of some solid House.
“La Traversée” is a crossing (multi-language pun intended) of bazillions of quirky synth sounds and melodies that somehow form a coherent whole, the sum of its part being a light and friendly but not cheesy house tune, that will make the sun go up on any dancefloor.
The mighty Kompakt overlord @michael-mayer-kompakt takes “Ce Moment” under his spell. The result is a grander and more mysterious aLair, made for bigger and darker dancefloors. The Sound of Cologne™ this is indeed!
Parisian up-and-comer @shimon-earthly adapts „La Traversée” into his sonic world. When Matthews and Shimon discussed the finished remix on the phone in French, all that le dilletant Johannes could understand from it were the words “très cool” and “after-hour vibe” , which… yes, completely tracks!

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LLEGAS Y VAS @ ODD PRESENT JOSEPH DISCO 12-04-2025

Walk On By is a deep, moody ride, somewhere between Berlin deep house and sneaky electroclash. A bit darker, a bit weirder, maybe even a bit more personal. We won’t say too much — we’ll let your ears do the exploring.
We hope you’ll give these two as warm a welcome as the first ones.
Catch you on the dancefloor, Franz & Bonnie


PREMIERE : Franz Matthews & Bonnie Spacey - Walk On By


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Manchester’s Off Beat imprint returns with a heavyweight new EP from Meku. A percussive journey through the UK bass music continuum.

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Back on his HIFI/LOFI home base, Franz Matthews continues his habit of turning up in
unexpected sonic spaces. Night Tales finds him delving into a more introspective, deep, and
melancholic palette, while preserving the organic warmth and groove-driven energy that define his ever-evolving sound.

The EP’s opening tale, Again, takes us on a melancholic night ride through the ever-repeating ups
and downs of life, where darkness and light follow one another in an endless cycle - soundtracked by an orchestra of lush synths, soft rhodes melodies, dreamy guitars, and Franz’s delicately crafted vocals.

Howling at the Moon dives deeper into the night, driven by hypnotic percussion, dark synth
stabs, and haunting vocals that summon a sense of collective trance. The track builds toward a
wordless vocal chant that feels both human and otherworldly, unfolding into a swaying, almost
tango-esque groove where rhythms subtly intertwine.

Closing the EP, You & I stands apart — restored from a nine-year-old lost writing session, this
nostalgic yet hopeful electronic pop track felt right at home within the EP, where its warm house
textures and Lights Out’s delicate, heartfelt vocals wrap up these Night Tales with a timeless sense of longing and connection.

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⚡ Melodic & Deep House: https://spoti.fi/2JVCgJH
🌃 Mosaic: https://spoti.fi/2qMavuY
🍍 Organic House & Downtempo: https://spoti.fi/2K0w7vN
 👯‍♀️ Yoga Electronica: https://spoti.fi/2qJt0A9
💥 White Ocean (Burning Man): https://spoti.fi/2vrVN0W
🌌 AfrikaBurn: https://spoti.fi/2qMRUOy

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Franz Matthews - Howling at the Moon [HIFI/LOFI]

To round off 2025, Kuda present 'Explain Yuself'.

A big room acid bass tune that combines UK breakbeat influences with rolling 4x4 sections, woven together with lush pads & acid stabs.

The track is complemented by spoken words from British poet John Agard.

"consequently I dream"

Explain Yuself

Streaming / Download links :
https://hifilofirecords.fanlink.tv/nighttales

Follow: @franz-matthews // @hifi-lofi-records

Back on his HIFI/LOFI home base, Franz Matthews continues his habit of turning up in
unexpected sonic spaces. Night Tales finds him delving into a more introspective, deep, and
melancholic palette, while preserving the organic warmth and groove-driven energy that define his
ever-evolving sound.

The EP’s opening tale, Again, takes us on a melancholic night ride through the ever-repeating ups
and downs of life, where darkness and light follow one another in an endless cycle - soundtracked
by an orchestra of lush synths, soft rhodes melodies, dreamy guitars, and Franz’s delicately
crafted vocals.

Howling at the Moon dives deeper into the night, driven by hypnotic percussion, dark synth
stabs, and haunting vocals that summon a sense of collective trance. The track builds toward a
wordless vocal chant that feels both human and otherworldly, unfolding into a swaying, almost
tango-esque groove where rhythms subtly intertwine.

Closing the EP, You & I stands apart — restored from a nine-year-old lost writing session, this
nostalgic yet hopeful electronic pop track felt right at home within the EP, where its warm house
textures and Lights Out’s delicate, heartfelt vocals wrap up these Night Tales with a timeless sense
of longing and connection.

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Franz Matthews - Again [HIFI LOFI Records]

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Celestino's new banger release with remixes by Shubostar, James Rod and Mike Sachetti! Early support by Alvaro Cabana, Back From The Wave, Como Las Grecas, Fausto / Chinosynth, Flemming Dalum, Ivan Fabra, Jorhero, Klaus Benedek, Kosmos / Shadow Traxx , Local Suicide, Paul Lewis, Phred Noir, Robert Owens, Roe Deers, Scott McNeil, Tronik Youth

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Based in Berlin and created by DJ & Producer @franz-matthews, HIFI/LOFI is a label & publishing boutique focusing on developing artists close to the worlds of alternative electronic music, indie dance, cosmic & post-disco, spiced up with touches of spiritual psychedelia.

The 'sound' of HIFI/LOFI can be defined by only one thing : Every release coming through the label has been made according to the the 4th Toltec agreement : always do your best. In other words, HIFI/LOFI is all about eclecticism, openness, fun, and acting as an unifying light of every aspect of life & music. Because, we're sure of just one thing: Ain’t no HI’s without the LO’S, everything is connected.

Contact / Demos / Showcase : hello@hifilofirecords.com

Artists :
Acid Washed
Adnan Khadra
AERA
Alemao
Arsanit
Bonnie Spacey
Daddy Squad
Days Of Being Wild
Evan Michael
Franz Matthews
Julian Sanza & Lafrench Toast
Languages
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Left Of Manila
Maruwa
Milio
Moon Wave
Omer
Parlez-vous Anglais ?
Phunkadelica
Pyrame
Rigopolar
Rodion
Tegel Boys
The JuanMacLean
The Organism
Vhyce
World Wild Web & Tritha
YAME
You Man

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Labels : Feines Tier, AEON, ROAM, Eskimo, Heimlich...

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