Alex Niggeman

Gunnar Stiller - Lust (Alex Niggemann Remix)

Hailing from Tel Aviv Nir Shoshani has over 14 years of experience producing and performing live worldwide. As the A&R of Punch Music, Nir has overseen a plethora of high quality releases and his own work is no exception. Delivering a layered and deeply hypnotic sound that has come to be expected from his overarching body of work.
 
Ajami kicks the EP off with a slow release of frenzied hi-hats playing the loosely-lower pitched vocals against the infectious synth and bass-lines stirring the groove to guarantee a satisfied crowd. Next up we have the Simon Garcia remix. Simon has previously had releases on Poker Flat, Pets Recordings, Supplement Facts & many more. Using the building blocks of the original Simon manages to deliver a remix that bounces off the corners of deep house resulting in what sounds like the sugar to the original’s salt. The remix serves as a perfect introduction to his much anticipated debut album 'The Placebo Overdose' on Poker Flat.
 
Ending the release with “A Good Habit” an edit by Aeon label boss Alex Niggemann himself. Niggemann provides the mix with all of the staples of the producer’s signature sound that spans across the genres of techno, minimal to tech and deep house, all whilst effortlessly retaining the hybrid energy of the original.
 
“Ajami” is out December 2nd and it’s not one to be missed.

Nir Shoshani - A Good Habit (Alex Niggemann Edit)

Tangram (The Bright End) - Poker Flat

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Poker Flat Recordings welcomes back the ever-prolific Alex Niggemann for another speaker-troubling dispatch. This time out, the Aoen and Soulfooled boss drops a hea- vy–duty release that more than lives up to his usual high standards.

'Primary' is no less dramatic, but opts for a dubbier vibe as it builds and releases the ever-present tension. It’s hard, moody, elec- tronic funk for after-hours basements and warehouses.

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Alex Niggemann - Primary

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Poker Flat Recordings welcomes back the ever-prolific Alex Niggemann for another speaker-troubling dispatch. This time out, the Aoen and Soulfooled boss drops a hea- vy–duty release that more than lives up to his usual high standards.
'Materium' is epic in every sense of the word- a sprawling, tough journey into analog tech- no – with a dash of house thrown in. It rips through the speakers – the crisp and aggres- sive production provides the space for grow- ling synths and atmospheric, tense pads. What’s more, the whole track audaciously dissolves into silence mid way through – be- fore exploding back into life via a descending analog synth line.

Alex Niggemann - Materium

Earth Symphony

Sorrow Feat. Bon Homme (Deetron Remix)

Echonomist - Dangerous (Alex Niggemann Club Edit)

AEON and label boss Alex Niggemann are thrilled to welcome Denis Horvat back to AEON for another smashing EP, this time with the superb three-tracker ‘Minor’.

Previously releasing on Noir Music, Upon You, Get Physical and Souvenir, not to mention his stellar release on AEON last year, the Danish producer is getting his just desserts after years of meticulously curating and creating stellar music.

Here we have a hat trick of all encompassing cuts, and although bursting with the oomph you need for a heads down, hands up main room stomp, these tracks offer you more than just a 4’4 beat and a soundtrack to your rave, thanks to the skill and careful attention Horvat has put into each one.

Captivating from the off, Minor is a melancholic yet rapid composition of layered synth chords and percussion. As your heart starts to race, the energy continues to build with the track ‘DIY’, complete with driving bassline, reverb and effective distortion.

Rounding off on a high, ‘Cedevita’ brings the pulse back up again with another meticulously programmed latticework of drums, bass, and unadulterated dance floor decadence, with that added ambience of intrigue that goes hand in hand with Horvat’s productions.

Through this solid EP, the producer continues to create dense, barnstorming techno beats complete with that extra signature darkness.

Denis Horvat - Cedevita

The next installment on Soulfooled sees David Durango deliver a masterfully crafted five track EP entitled Calimbo. With a passion and dedication to electronic music that began in the early nine- ties, David Durango’s career has grown and flourished year by year, with a catalogue of releases on the likes of Poker Flat, VIVa music and of course his ‘Supermarket’ EP on Soulfooled.

The opening track ‘Calimbo’ truly captures Durango’s versatility as a producer. Melodic chimes accompany an intricately constructed drum rhythm that progressively drives this production forward before gradually echoing out. ‘Christi & Santi’ offers a darker, more atmospheric track to the EP with distinctive synth keys ringing elegantly throughout the ears of the listener.

Track after track David Durango’s extensive musical knowledge shines through his productions by captivating listeners with a variety of sounds. ‘Shame Wall’ and ‘Nazaria’ present crisp hi-hats and uplifting percussive rhythms that highlight Durango’s skill to capture a wide variety of sounds yet still staying true to the minimal tech-house sound that he has grown so accustomed to.

David Durango - Nazaria

This sensationally crafted four track EP perfectly cap- tures the dark melodic techno sound that Francys has grown so accustomed to. An ambient and atmospheric undertone accompanies and surrounds each production on the EP, which is perfectly captured by the opening track ‘Different Shapes’. This production is a perfect opener displaying Francys diverse and unique sound that is often trademarked and recognizable by the synth melodies that layer each production.

Combining crisp closed percussion and haunting de- layed synth keys; ‘Nibiru’ offers a more minimal techno sound to the EP, with the distorted snare and powerful kick drum layered under the track. The baseline remains ambient leaving Francys synth arrangement to draw in the listener and drive the production forward.

‘Arcenciel’ captivates the listener with a fusion of darkened piano riffs and chilling melodies. This track is a stand out production from the EP, a steady dramatic progression over eight minutes resulting in the track gradually fading out accompanied by an echoed synth.

Francys - Different Shapes

Speaking Minds return to Aeon with their first EP on the label, after a remarkable appearance as remixers on Dodi Palese’s ‘Black Drop Effects’.

This release starts off with ‘JSB’, a captivating and hypnotic affair enhanced by perfectly crafted delayed synths creeping out of the background. The constant darkness in harmonies and pads takes the listener through a brilliantly thought out progression and leaves them wanting for more after this 9-minute trip ends.

‘Yaoundé’ continues on this melancholic vibe, while bringing forward a more cinematic and even more chilling side from the Italian producers’ music. The main ambient lead develops beautifully, alongside many synth harmonies, and offers a contrast with a pushing drum section. This track is reduced to its essence, with crisp shakers and hi-hats bringing a drive to the intense atmosphere created by numerous harmonic layers.

Closing off this EP, ‘Paradise’ features a drunken melody evolving all through the track; a hook that is celverly completed by a pad halfway through. The arrangement, natural and flowing, makes every element of this trip shine, from the discrete chords in the background to the main synth line.

Speaking Minds have truly spoken with their heart here. This is a collection of masterfully crafted tracks full of melancholy and passion. Prepare to be taken aboard this cinematic trip...

Yaoundé

Alex Niggemann’s AEON label mirrors the peak time DJs sets that the supremely talented Berliner plays, staying focused on conjuring up the spirit of classic and timeless house and techno, updating it and creating new boundless possibilities for the future.

The teasing, tension-building energy of the super- smooth “Stellar”, bears all the hallmarks of an artist who is at the top of his game. Alex Niggemann is a master of capturing and encompassing elements of darkness, mystery and uplifting melancholic beauty in his subtle and spacious creations. There aren’t enough cutting- edge artists out there who are bold enough to breathe life into their productions with true emotion. “Asterism” steers an equally subtle melancholic path, before morphing into a stunning rollercoaster ride of a track, firing with exuberant, emotive energy and desire. To complete this package, “Asterism” is treated to a remix from the uninhibited perspectives of Belgium’s exceptional rising star and kindred spirit, Locked Groove.

For those people with open minds and open ears, electronic music doesn’t really have borders – blurring the boundaries between house and techno is a given – creativity and experimentation without restrictions and
expectations is what allows artists to make exceptional music that becomes timeless and treasured.

AEON references back to Alex Niggeman’s roots – the music which inspired him to start his career as a DJ and producer – and was created as a platform to release music that stands for quality and originality. Music that fits perfectly into peak-time sets, without being too obvious, without being just functional, with multiple musical dimensions. The “Stellar EP” is the next outstanding instalment.

Alex Niggemann - Asterism (Locked Groove Remix)

Alex Niggemann - Asterism

Alex Niggemann - Stellar

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Alex Niggemann - Gravity

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Alex Niggemann - Virgo

Who? Berliner Alex Niggemann is one of the latest additions to Steve Bug's Poker Flat Recordings.

Why? A classically trained pianist, Niggemann has taken a sideways step into producing deep and sexy house and his range and versatility has won him plaudits across the board.

What can I buy? Niggemann's album, 'Paranoid Funk' is out on Poker Flat Recordings now.

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