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Artist: Animal Trainer
Release Title: Wide
Label: Stil vor Talent
Catalogue No.: SVT124
Release: 28.02.2014

Info:
It has always been the great artist duos that really turned the wheels of cultural history: Ying and Yang, Laurel and Hardy, Siegfried and Roy. The latter’s connection to Animal Trainer definitely can’t be denied. While Siegfried and Roy might be taming white tigers though, Animal Trainer are specialising in vinyl and the dancing crowd. Both children of the illustrious nightlife of trend capital Zurich, Adrian Flavor and Samy Jackson have made a name for themselves with their Rakete parties, held mostly at their home base, the chic Hive club, as well as many other locations in and around Switzerland. 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 Stil vor Talent. Over the course of the thirteen tracks featured, Animal Trainer reveal their playful side as ‘Wide’ isn’t just dominated by dance floor tracks. Thus, one encounters a healthy pop affinity, big melodies, refreshing deep house ballads, musical downtempo and a pinch of polka. 	

The opener ‘Come Along’ offers itself as a wonderfully mellow starting point thanks to its dreamy textures of warming acoustic guitars, soft trumpet notes and Jimi Jules’ unique voice. Next, the energy starts building gradually: while ‘How Does it Feel’ pairs the r’n’b vox of Natasha Waters with areal melodies and an accessible bass-line, ‘Killed You’ feels more upbeat due to its diva vocals and synth arpeggios. ‘Gone 4 Ever’ then turns out to be classic deep house through and through – the merry strings that sweeten the break are particularly convincing here. 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. 	

After ‘Shane’ goes around dressed in a classicistic house outfit, ‘Pollen’ is directing us towards the peak time. Here, elements of neo-trance dance on top of a lush beat and driving percussion – a climax in any DJ set, no doubt. Jan Blomqvist subsequently lends his distinctive voice to the ballad ‘Keep Control’, supported by a beautifully fluid piano melody. On ‘Krambambuli’ and ‘Crashed Tuesday’ Animal Trainer then put the foot on the pedal once more, as fun is the priority. Hence, both tracks feel like they are made with the Hive club in mind, which can’t be a coincidence. The title-track ‘Wide’ simultaneously manifests itself as a gloriously quirky trumpet-epos as well as the album’s undisputable highlight. Big emotions for the head and heart! Lastly, the trance-disco-groover ‘Everybody’ and the humorous electro-polka ‘My Town feat. Otoridia’ bid us farewell. As the last accordion notes ring out, one thing is certain: wild animals aren’t easy to tame, and in Animal Trainer’s case that’s great news.

SVT124 – Animal Trainer feat. Jan Blomqvist – Keep Control [Snippet]

Released as part of the the Hive Audio Compilation February 2012


Jan Blomqvist - I Don't Think About You (Hive Audio)

Aired Friday July 11, 2014 on Electronic Beats, FluxFM

.:Tracklist:.
1. Christian Löffler - Young Alaska
2. Daniel Bortz - The Misery (Nu and Acid Pauli Remix)
3. Rampue - Somebody Like You (Feat The Feather Man)
4.  HVOB - Always Like This (Andhim Remix)
5.  Animal Trainer - Pirate Games
6. Joy Wellboy - Before the Sunrise (Dixon Remix)
7. Animal Trainer Feat Jan Blomqvist - Keep Control
8. Christian Löffler - Beirut
9. Lee Burton - Breath (Lake People Remix)
10. The Micronaut - Mairenke (Lake People Remix)
11. Jan Blomqvist - Time Again (Club Version)

Photo By Christian Damman

Jan Blomqvist And Ryan Mathiesen / July 2014 / Electronic Beats / FluxFM

The Boom Room: Episode 026
Broadcast Date: Saturday, November 29 2014
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http://www.deephouseamsterdam.com/dha-boom-room-present-jan-blomqvist-mix/

“Music is emotion, and through electronic music emotions are transferred more easily when the sound is warm and organic as opposed to canned and cold.” The former is the irrefutable conviction of Jan Blomqvist. This artist is a Berlin-based live act, whose signature melancholic vocals, introspective melodies and lush beats are celebrated throughout the international dance music scene. With his band he performs dance-oriented electronic pop; as a solo artist, vocal techno.

We expect to see much more of this musical chameleon regarding releases and performances in the not too distant future. For now, escape your struggles with this one-hour journey through melancholic vocals and uplifting surprises

Tracklist:

1. Jan Blomqvist - Time Again (Club Mix)
2. The Bianca Story - Dancing People are Never Wrong (Jan Blomqvist Remix)
3. Daniel Bortz - The Misery (Nu and Acid Pauli Remix)
4. Joshua Jesse - Sleepwalker (Jan Blomqvist Remix)
5. Animal Trainer - Pirate Games
6. Joy Wellboy - Before the Sunrise (Dixon Remix)
7. Animal Trainer - Keep Control feat. Jan Blomqvist
8. Parra for Cuva - Fading Nights feat. Anna Naklab
9. Massive Attack - Paradise Circus (Gui Borratto Remix)
10. The Veils - Vicious Traditions (Daniel Bortz Edit)

026 - The Boom Room - Jan Blomqvist (Deep House Amsterdam)

Catch Lee Burridge on the Robot Heart bus next Spring at Further Future.

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Lee Burridge - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2015

We are proud to present you our 44th release. For this release we have Teenage Mutants and Jonas Saalbach back on our label. Including a bonus track from Teenage Mutants together with Katermukke/Dantze artist, Edouard.

Teenage Mutants does not need an introduction. With being a main player on labels like Stil Vor Talent, Suara and OFF Recordings, Teenage Mutants is making an impact in the industry with his releases topping the charts over and over again. 
While his name may evoke childhood memories, there’s nothing comic about his passion for music. Within the space of a few years, Teenage Mutants, the one-man show from Mainz (Germany), has established himself as a serious force in the deep house scene.
With his maiden release he achieved what many strive for during a whole career, namely a pole position in the heavily fought over Beatport Deep House Charts: in early 2013, ‘Hanging On’, a collaboration with OFF founder Andre Crom, went straight to #1. Since then, Teenage Mutants has proven he’s no one trick pony, as releases on Suara, Stil vor Talent, Light my Fire, Kittball, Katermukke and Nervous cemented his position in the underground. While ‘People’, together with Purple Disco Machine, kicked 2014 off with a bang, another collaboration with his good buddy took the summer by storm – ‘The Path’, a seriously feel-good flute anthem, has been inescapable during the season. 

Jonas Saalbach is also back on our label teaming up with Teenage Mutants. Honest Techno-music, permeated by powerful basses and graceful arrangements and dreamy melodies defines the sound of Jonas Saalbach. One might add a lot more attributes, but basically, Jonas Saalbach is refreshingly different. He constantly reinvents his music but refrains from leaving out distinct nuances, which make his music unmistakable. The 25 year-old performs his tracks exclusively live. His music seems to distort space and time, liberates and triggers an intoxicating euphoric effect, that is long overdue. A young talent who can already look back on a lot of releases but whose work is still in its infancy. With great releases on the Einmusika, Katermukke & Bedrock lately he already build a strong name. We are very proud to have this talented guy on our label and have him releasing for the 2nd time on Click Records.

Edouard has led a colorful career as  a Dj. 
He is also a major event promoter in Paris since 2003 with"Electrochic" & "Belle Epoque!".
In 2014 he launched "Overground " at Rex Club, his brand new project that aims to open the underground in this legendary venue.
Edouard began learning the basics of djing, at quite a young age, with Chicago House Music and Techno from Detroit in the 90's when it blew up dancefloors through Europe.
At this time he spent many sleepless nights dancing and anticipating the DJ's next record, a feeling that is crucial in learning to control the dancefloor.

Born and raised in Paris, Edouard spins an eclectic set that is recognizably for a dancin' floor. 
He has an uncanny ability to surprise his crowd with a track they never thought that they would dance to.
Also his experience, love and culture of Music in its global definition makes Edouard an all-round DJ able to kick any dancefloor!
He also produces deep/tech house tracks on labels from Berlin like Katermukke or Dantze. 
His music just like the way he plays is made to stump your feet.

Enjoy 'Elision' by Teenage Mutants and Jonas Saalbach and as a big bonus track the release includes 'Liberté' by Teenage Mutants and his good friend Edouard.

Teenage Mutants & Edouard! - Liberté

SOL 039 - "Syria" by Unders

1. Syria (Original) - Unders
2. Syria (Satori Remix) - Unders

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Some times the music just magically comes out, and that is the case here with "Syria" by new Sol*Selectas artist Unders from Amsterdam. After several successful tunes above the 120 BPM mark on labels like Sincopat and Groove On, "Syria" was Unders' first attempt at slower grooves, and an accidental experiment that just "fell into place, and was automatic magic". Syria's current political unrest is all over the news and social media, and the story being painted is difficult to watch. Driven to create a song which goes against all the negative publicity, Unders says "between all the negativity, the more i looked into the situation, the country, its people and its culture, the more this track reminded me of so much beauty the media doesn’t portray." The song itself a slow minimal trip with chopped up guitar licks, a gorgeous flute sample that takes the listener to far off desert lands, and features the vocals of Veerle. Satori is yet another up and coming producer from the Netherlands, gaining instant recognition sharing the stage and studio with Acid Pauli, and producing incredible tunes utilizing live instruments played by himself, and tastefully incorporating these with electronic elements. His remix preserves the original message of "Syria" lowering the BPM to an even more hypnotic 104 BPMs. Satori adds middle eastern strings and chords, swapping out the original vocal for a more Saharan inspired call, and even plays delicately with some acid sounds furthering the listeners journey. 
Both songs are meant to invoke peaceful images of Syria, and conjure up positive intention on the dance floor. Sol*Selectas is very excited to present the debut song "Syria" from Unders, and the amazing remix by Satori, two artists from the Netherlands you would do well to keep your eyes and ears open to in 2016.

Mastered by Pobla, SPAIN
Artwork by @backyartlove

Dj Feedback and Support:

Yokoo - Enjoying Satori's remix here. The man is on fire.

Vivie Ann (Blondish) - love this! think will make an edit and play on our essential mix , please can you send me anything else from the label that is fresh? would love to hear more ..

Maya Jane Coles - Original is lovely

Nico Stojan - great release!

Acid Pauli - :-) :-)

Boddhi Satva - THIS IS DEFINITELY A PIECE I'LL BE PUSHING.

Marques Wyatt- Solid!

Jon Charnis - both are great! Satori remix slightly edges out as my fav. will support thx!

Be Svendsen - Love the vibe

Mira (Katerblau, Berlin) - Amazing Release!!!

Darin Epsilon - Nice one, love songs with ethnic samples. Really deep and emotional tracks.

Paco Osuna - Will try thanks ;)

Sezer Uysal - great package !! thanks

Richie Hawtin - downloaded for r hawtin

Steve Lawler - Downloaded for Steve Lawler, thanks.

Joseph Capriati - downloading for joseph capriati, thanks!

Marco Carola - downloading for marco carola. thanks

Claude VonStroke - Downloading for Claude VonStroke

Gavin Hardkiss - so good +++

Noraj Cues - Lovely cinematic tension builder by the hands of a talented craftsman who isn't quiet easy satisfied when it comes to sound. Making it sure you get the nothing but the best! Backed by a groovy & super clean percussion flavoured remix from Satori! Really love the use of all those Eastern instruments in both tracks! BIG solid release!!

Camiel Daamen - Yes! Great music guys! <3

John Dill (Robot Heart) - been waiting to get my hands on this!! love it!!

Olaf Stuut - sick track by satori!

Pablo Sanchez - Really nice! will play and support both ORG and Rmx

Munchi - awesome

Christopher Tooker (KMLN) - love it!

Timur Sardarov (White Ocean) - amazing

Syria

Buy Now

Unders - Syria (Satori Remix)

My essential mix was created with a sunrise set on the robot heart bus in mind out at Burning man, 2015. I played the actual set at BM pretty much the same time this mix was broadcast on Radio one. I don't usually plan mixes out but for this one special occasion I purposely created a similar flow and some of the mixes featured here. Enjoy!

LEE BURRIDGE - RADIO ONE ESSENTIAL MIX

"Normally I know that high expectations kill the vibe, so I always try to walk my way open minded and don’t expect anything special from the future, but this time I couldn’t help it. When the Robot told me that she wanted me to play the sunrise set and that we will be connected with the Mayan Warrior soundsystem, I could feel it already in Berlin a full three weeks before… Then when I finally took the bus over to Robot Heart it was even better than in my craziest expectations. This gig was by far the most emotional gig I have ever played. All I can say is thank you, I am even more happy now to be born on this weird planet which can be really beautiful sometimes, when you give it  chance to be free. Thank you you for dancing with me and giving me so much Love. So here is my try to give something back.

(This set includes only sounds, samples, synths, basses, pianos, vocals and lyrics which are created, recorded and arranged by Jan Blomqvist, Felix Lehman & Ryan Mathiesen. Except the vocals at Dancing People are never wrong and one tiny vocal sample in the last track, you'll recognize it)"

- Jan

Track list:

Drift | Empty Floor | Black Hole Nights | Something Says I Don’t Think About You | Dark Noise |Back In The Taxi | Dancing People Are Never Wrong | More | Unreleased Last Track

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Photo: Seth Bunting

Art piece: Awakening

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The human body is the most highly engineered object in existence, a machine of uncountable parts and unfathomable function. Its workings have served as inspiration for all of humanity's greatest inventions. This work is an homage to the two most amazing mechanisms in that machine: the human eye and hand. The head is a 16 foot camera obscura demonstrating the ray optics principals underlying the spherical lensed eye humans posses and the hands are actuated mimicking the tendons and bones of the body. Together they represent what separates life from the rest of the universe, the ability to observe the world around us and manifest change in that world. 

Jan Blomqvist (Live) - Robot Heart x Mayan Warrior - Burning Man 2016

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Art: Spacecats by Ayda Keshtkar
Photo: John Dill

Lee Burridge - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

Christian Löffler - Myiami
Blacksheep, Joselou - Gone (Lefank & Ayana Blume Remix)
Jan Blomqvist - Dancing People Are Never Wrong (Budakid Remix)
Daniel Bortz - Wohin willst Du?
Primal - Hurricane (Lulu Rouge Remix)
Super Flu, Viktor Talking Machine - Plastik
SevenDoors - Imenti Interni
Undercatt - Juno
Jan Blomqvist - Dark Noise (Me & Her Remix)
Jan Blomqvist - Stories Over (Aparde Remix)

Jan Blomqvist - Blomqvist and Dammann - ADE Radio Slam Podcast

In the beginning everything is sorted, clear and natural structured.
“Pristine“ is the start of something new. We are proud to send you out to a refreshed universe full of emotions and straight bleeps.
Welcome Einmusik for the first time on EIN2. Synths in full effect, an exalted vision of melodic techno in it and a break which will bring ya goosebumps, that’s the title track. 
“Tainted“ is much more darker, the story isn’t only sunny anymore. The synths promising no miracles, more a reflection of the time with all it’s effects, wild and surreal and a bit apocalyptic till the break is giving us a short release. We are not ending up with this mood.
“Solar Progression“ is bringing the lightness back with it’s easy melody and the playful elements. A musical sunrise, just to let ya start the new day with a smile.

Pristine EP | EIN2-014

Pristine EP

Einmusik - Tainted

Remote Control

Empty Floor (Daniel Stefanik & Mathias Kaden Remix)

A DJ set we did for FluxFm and Electronic Beats.

Aired 22.11.12

http://www.electronicbeats.net/audiopost/mix-of-the-day-jan-blomqvist/

http://www.fluxfm.de/programm/the-radio-sessions-electronic-beats-on-air-mit-jan-blomqvist/ 