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former Resident @ Club  Der Visionaere, Berlin

Zodiak Commune Records - The Acid Label Since 1998.

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Foundation and Early Years (1993–2003)
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In 1993, DJ Zodiak (Marc Pulles) founded Zodiak Commune (partyorganisation), initially as a spontaneous rave after a birthday party. The collective quickly became a legendary force in the Dutch electronic underground. Zodiak was the driving force behind Zodiak Commune parties, a central figure in shaping the second wave of underground Acid and Electro in the Netherlands.

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Foundation Vinyl Label (1998–2003)
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Zodiak Commune Records (the label) was founded in 1998 by DJ Zodiak as the label arm of the Zodiak Commune collective. From the start, the label was vinyl-first, representing the raw and innovative spirit of Acid music.

The label released tracks covering the breadth of underground acid styles, including Acid Techno, Electro Acid, and Acid IDM, and quickly became recognized as an influential player in the Dutch electronic underground, helping to shape and sculpt the scene.

Between 1998 and 2003, the label also organized Zodiak Commune Records label parties at major cultural venues, including Effenaar (Eindhoven), Doornroosje (Nijmegen), 013 (Tilburg), and other locations across the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Slower Phase (2003–2017)
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After Zodiak stepped back as a DJ and transferred the Zodiak Commune party organization to a non-profit foundation in 2003, the label entered a slower period. Releases were less frequent, but Zodiak Commune Records remained active and respected in the underground scene.

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Revival and Expansion (2017–Present)
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In 2017, Zodiak fully reactivated the label, returning with renewed energy and focus. Since then, Zodiak Commune Records has expanded its activities and built a strong international presence, while remaining true to its vinyl-first Acid identity.

The label now operates multiple sub-labels, including:
* Deep Acid Records – Electro House–oriented
* Outlaw303 – Raw Acid and Electro Acid
* Same Size Soul – Pure Electro
This structure allows the label to explore different underground sounds while staying deeply rooted in the Acid movement.

Zodiak Commune Records places a strong emphasis on supporting new talent alongside established artists, providing a platform for fresh voices in the scene. The team behind the label includes:
* Zodiak (Marc Pulles) – founder & head
* Chris Nexus Six– artwork and visual identity
* Paul Renard – Acid- House & Techno focus – Deep Acid & Zodiak Commune Records
* DJ Feryne – Electro focus – Same Size Soul & Zodiak Commune Records
* G303 – Acid specialist
* Stefan ZMK – Mastering

Together, the team continues to push the underground Acid and Electro movement forward, with the label standing as one of the most consistent and respected names in the European Acid scene.

Looking ahead, Zodiak Commune Records plans to resume label parties, continuing the tradition of live events that showcase their artists and connect directly with the underground community.

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Important Distinction
Since 2003, Zodiak Commune (the party organization) and Zodiak Commune Records (the label) have been completely separate entities, each with its own team and activities. Zodiak remains fully involved with the label but is no longer connected to the party organization.

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Series
Zodiak Commune Records currently carries the following series (like sublabels):
ZC - Acid Techno, Acid Rave, Raw Acid, Hard Acid
ZC-303 - Acid Techno by Unknown Artists
ZC-ELEC - Electro Acid, Breaks
ZC-KORE - Acidcore, Acidtribe, Acidtekno
ZC-TRIP - Storytelling Acid on 10”

Depending on whom you ask, Matthew Dear is a DJ, a dance-music producer, an experimental pop artist, a bandleader. He was the founding artist on both Ghostly International and its dancefloor offshoot, Spectral Sound. He’s had remixes commissioned by The XX, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Spoon, Hot Chip, The Postal Service, and Chemical Brothers; he’s made mixes for the Fabric mix series and Get Physical’s Body Language. He maintains four aliases (Audion, False, Jabberjaw, and Matthew Dear), each with its own style and distinct visual identity. He straddles multiple musical worlds and belongs to none—and he’s just hitting his stride.

Sound design:
www.matthewdearsounds.com

Label: 
www.ghostly.com

- @audion -

https://www.facebook.com/saintzodiakcommune/
https://www.instagram.com/saintzodiakcommune/
Info
saint@zodiakcommune.com

DJ Saint (Marcel Sinke) has his roots anchored in the Punk-New Wave scene from the early-80s, after which he widened his horizon in the direction of electronic music.

Beside being a resident of the Zodiak Commune, he is also running the organisation "Nachtopvang" together with UMX labelowner Paulus8 , focussing on serious underground Electro - Techno and Industrial.

Wij geloven erin dat wij als mensheid door een enorm transformatieproces gaan. Een proces waarbij onze kosmische ogen langzaam geopend worden. Een periode waarin we steeds meer gaan beseffen en erkennen dat er meer is dan wat wij met onze ogen kunnen waarnemen en een periode waarin wij als mensheid steeds meer gaan beseffen dat dingen anders mogen. We mogen weer gaan leven in harmonie met onszelf en met onze planeet.
 
Maar, hoe doe je dat?
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Daar ondersteunen wij je graag bij! Het is onze missie om een stukje verlichting en ontwikkeling te brengen. Een rustpunt te bieden in de drukte van het huidige leven. Een glimp van inspiratie te geven als je ergens even klem zit. Dat is wat ik, Elke, met Innerdoorway en samen met mijn waardevolle partners doe. Met mijn kennis van en ervaring met meditatie, reiki & healing wil ik je in mijn reizen, (online) retreats en trainingen anders naar jezelf en je leven laten kijken.

From Eindhoven with love, 40 years of experience behind the decks.
Still prefer to play vinyl, in multiple styles as always.
I like my music dubby, lively and organic.
To chill your mind, shake your ass, or bang your head.
"Good music I dance, no good music I not dance"
Check out all my mixes on Rararadio and much more on mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/DJ_Robob/

Inge Hendriks is following