Recorded in France, in September.
Listen everywhere https://ditto.fm/stolen-collardraelle-s-fidelity-featuring-gabiga

@jcollard / www.instagram.com/j.collard/
@raellemuse / www.instagram.com/_raelleeee/
@sfidelity / www.instagram.com/s_fidelity/
@gabigamusic / www.instagram.com/gabigamusic/

Artwork by Sofia Lai / www.instagram.com/sofialai_

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Collard x Raelle x S. Fidelity x Gabiga - STOLEN

Shutters Studio Residency: The Synth Fun Continues - The Fourth Episode is Here! 

Shutters and Kommerz Records are delighted to announce the release of the fourth episode of Shutters Studio Residency, an exciting new video series that takes viewers on a captivating journey behind the scenes, offering a glimpse into the artistry and innovation that unfolds within the walls of Synthesizer Studio Hamburg. This episode features the Berlin based multi-faceted artist Selassie, as he showcases his musical prowess and unique style.

Born in Ghana and shaped by the vibrant landscapes of his upbringing, Selassie is a multi-faceted, self-taught artist who breathes life into his art with an extraordinary palette of colors. Approaching his creative journey with a sense of naivety, he remains at heart the curious kid from Accra, Dansoman, allowing his experiences to shape his artistic expression. “My sound is related, actually, to how we used to walk to school and just move freely with a sense of innocence,” he explains.
Originating from a dance background, he effortlessly translates the fluidity of body movements into the delicate brushstrokes and vibrant hues that adorn his canvas. Through this fusion of dance, visual art, and music, Selassie weaves a tapestry of poetry within his songs, offering a transparent conversation with himself. 

"Breaking the stereotypes and the mentality of kids from Africa to Europe."

"Son of Kafui: Playlist Four Ma Mother," the remarkable debut album from Selassie, self-released in 2019, serves as a poignant introduction to his artistry, deeply rooted in hip-hop influences. The album title itself cleverly encapsulates the essence and pays homage to the four most influential women in his life: his grandmother, two aunties, and his beloved mother, Kafui. Tragically, his journey to Germany, following his mother at the age of fourteen, was marked by her untimely passing a few years later.
Alongside a repertoire of noteworthy singles, Selassie released his highly anticipated second studio album, "Hidden Identities" on his own label Emotional Intelligence Agency (EIA) in 2021. The album marked a significant milestone in his artistic journey merging sounds across hiphop, jazz, house and African melodies. However, Selassie has recently returned to the captivating allure of single releases, showcasing his ever-evolving creativity and artistic vision, with cuts like “STAR SIGNS” (Sony, 2023) featuring German rapper Badchieff - his biggest song to date. 

Selassie takes the stage in Shutters Episode 3, captivating viewers with his dynamic presence and enthralling sound. With his latest offering, "Free Form," Selassie delivers a hip-hop-infused sonic experience drenched in synths, reminiscent of the iconic Kid Cudi. 

Shutters Studio Residency presents a rare opportunity for talented artists to immerse themselves in the creative atmosphere of Synthesizer Studio Hamburg. Founded by renowned German engineer legends Sunny Vollherbst and Frank Husemann (known for their work with Tocotronic, Tomte, Blumfeld), this iconic studio resides within the captivating Feldstraßen bunker and offers a unique collection of around 30 vintage synthesizers, organs and pianos, as well as 16 drum machines and beat boxes.
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Shutters Studio Residency and partnering label Kommerz Records are providing this platform for artists to push the boundaries of their sound, explore the possibilities of vintage analog synthesizers and present their creative creations.

Selassie - Free Form (Shutters Studio Residency)

Artwork by: Skala Design, Jahn Koutrios, Guillermo Lucena
Mix & Mastering by Embeat / Matthias Millhoff in Berlin
Written & Produced by Manuel Fischer

Vinyl: 22.03.2024
Bandcamp: 22.03.2024
Streaming: 10.05.2024

Tracklist:
A1 Rehbinder Effect (05:21)
A2 Solitude (04:20)
A3 Imperil (03:39)
B1 Quantum Lock (04:24)
B2 Santa Sapina (05:08)
B3 Kompakt Phasa (03:03)
C1 Parallel But Never Crossed (03:54)
C2 Umarell (05:56)
D1 Rusty Chair (03:59)
D2 Wood Delievery (03:00)

"With his newest LP „Exxodus“, Zurich’s Manuel Fischer returns to his home base Ozelot, presenting ten meticulously crafted tracks that refrain from ever only being one thing or the other. Sitting comfortably between genres like IDM, Dubstep, or Electro, Exxodus is a representation of Fischer’s current musical interests and a story of artistic progress. A story which, at its core, has always been about exploring new frontiers and finding new means of expression. It only makes sense for Fischer to release „Exxodus“ with Ozelot, the discipline-bending collective he co-founded in 2017: what started as a record label soon developed to become a creative studio working in a broad range of artistic disciplines. In line with this approach, the project presents itself in different ways, embracing all its transcendent potential: next to its physical manifestation as a transparent double vinyl, designed by Skala Design,Jahn Koutrios and Guillermo Lucena, it’s the foundation for Fischer’s new live AV show, for which Ozelot will conceptualize and create and execute the visuals. Coming to a town near you in Summer 2024. For the digital space, the studio imagined an experimental and playful way to access the music, using the album as malleable base material in an immersive website. A familiar approach we’ve already seen for Ozelot’s latest release, the Skyline EP by Radiofear, and which is now established as an essential element of every new project, taking the convergence of the virtual and physical realm seriously. 
„Exxodus“ succeeds in being many things at once. Mainly, it’s a musically confident body of work and an adequate follow-up to Fischer’s first long player „Roadkill Grill in Novosibirsk“ from 2019. 
Many of the elements he favors as a producer are in place: the Electro-informed groove on “Imperil”, a warped sample on “Rusty Chair” (is that a dog barking?), and shuffling granulated breaks everywhere you turn, like in “Rehbinder Effect” or “Parallel But Never Crossed”. Additionally, the scope of the project allows for it to be read as an act of collectivity, in which a group of creaAves comes together to discover new artistic possibilities. Written by Fischer, in his hometown Zurich and further South in Switzerland in the secluded Ticino region, he consequently extends an invitation to others to get involved. 
If this open-minded approach resonates, you are cordially invited to join the party.“

Exxodus

BANDCAMP

OZED010 - "EXXODUS LP" - MANUEL FISCHER

Get it here: https://yukumusic.bandcamp.com/track/bright-spots

As Dim Fumes, bass duo Thrived and score composer No Bloom Now come together to create an exquisite blend of club sound and pop-influenced storytelling.
With numerous releases on Voitax, Club Qu and others, Thrived have proven their ability to produce fresh yet seasoned tunes, making them an integral part of Berlin's underground scene for years. No Bloom Now's work as a composer for film, theatre and games over the past few years has given him experience in writing strong themes and emotionally complex melodies.

As a band, Dim Fumes bring together the vocal points of both projects to create danceable, melancholic melodies full of euphoria. No Bloom Now's intimate vocals take centre stage,
Thrived's dense drum aesthetic builds the fundament in which the three create a melange best described as ambient bass-pop.

Their very first single, Bright Spots, can be seen as a North Star for the sonic direction the three are heading. The gnarled yet clear drum work and angelic lead vocal feel like they are embedded in a sea of lush, warm pads and atmospheres, pulling you into deep excitement. The grip and pull of this poppy but underground track won't let you go until the very end, leaving you wanting to dive right back in. With bright spots, the trio prove their ability to grab attention in private, club and/or festival contexts, presenting a combination we'll hopefully see out and about soon. Keep an eye out: Dim Fumes!

Dim Fumes — Bright Spots

Rinse FM Podcast

DreamrDreamr invites Yungfya - 21 April 2024

some cool songs 4 ya

Listen to BETWEEN ME AND MYSELF on all platforms:
https://idol-io.ffm.to/betweenmeandmyself

Follow Calida Ray: www.instagram.com/calidaray_
Follow Kommerz: www.instagram.com/kommerz.fyi

On his debut album "Between Me And Myself", young pianist, singer, and producer Frederick Schulze-Schilddorf alias Calida Ray explores psychedelic soundscapes, blending experimental jazz aesthetics and immersive ambient spheres with elements of downbeat and driving electronica. The 21-year-old newcomer sings his deeply personal coming-of-age story, reflecting on his ambivalent relationship with growing up in dream-like lyrical sequences. In times of single-focused music production, “Between Me And Myself” is the antidote: An album best listened to as a full body of work, meditating into the complex layers of harmonies and rhythm changes over the course of 51 minutes.

Calida Ray wrote, produced and mixed “Between Me And Myself” in Freiburg, Berlin and Lisbon mainly between late Summer 2023 and Spring 2024. Many of the songs were first written on piano at Calida Ray’s childhood home. Therefore it only makes sense how Calida Ray’s longplayer describes the torn feeling between old comfort zones and at the same time emancipating from old dependencies. It tells stories of heartbreak and then finding solace in it. Of fading into dreams and then seeking out to express them in reality. The title describes the polarities, the ambivalences we find ourselves in over and over again growing up. Ultimately, “shadows [are] blown away” like Calida Ray states on outro song “fall”.

Between Me And Myself

stream & buy

Calida Ray - shoulders uplifted

The sixty-ninth show of TeamSesh on NTS

Featuring a 1 hour mix by hnrk (@hnrk93)

NTS archive w/ tracklist: https://www.nts.live/shows/team-sesh/episodes/team-sesh-5th-july-2024

TeamSesh NTS 4th July 2024: hnrk Takeover

DJ Swagger can’t ever stop. After his first album on Kommerz Records, “Chemistry Forever”, he extends the whole story into “Chemistry Foreverever” (September 9th, 2024) and presents us the first single “Best Friends”.
 The bittersweet love ballad is a post-dubstep banger with heavy jazz influence referencing early works of James Blake and Nicolas Jaar. DJ Swagger orchestrates his frail singing with an absorbing production that combines passages of jazz piano and upright bass (the latter played by himself) with wobbly bass lines and spacious synth line.		
Hailing from West Germany’s Bielefeld, DJ Swagger is pretty much the archetype of a so-called Wunderkind. At his young age of 25 the producer, DJ, multi instrumentalist and songwriter released more than 40 vinyl records including two solo albums and endless rave tracks since turning 16. While on “Chemistry Forever” DJ Swagger’s creative agenda ventured more and more into classic songwriting and taking over the role of lead vocalist of his one-man-band, we find him now in a world just in between. On “Chemistry Foreverever” he focuses more on instrumental pieces and sets some vocal highlights to guide through the record. 
One of them being the lead single “Best Friends”. Out everywhere September 20th.

Stream & buy

DJ Swagger - Best Friends

Keinemusik Radio Show by Tereza 06.12.2024

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Kommerz Records - Lukas & Calida Ray - 07 Dec 2024

Record label run by Lukas & Jonathan Nixdorff
holla@kommerz.fyi

// OUT NOW
*Calida Ray - Between Me And Myself
https://idol-io.ffm.to/betweenmeandmyself

*Dim Fumes - Tides (EP + Preorder Album)
https://idol-io.ffm.to/tides

*Noa Erni & Nardo Says - BEAMS, SCREENS & THE SOUND OF LOVE
https://idol-io.ffm.to/beamsscreensthesoundoflove

*DJ Swagger - Chemistry Foreverever
https://idol-io.ffm.to/chemistryforeverever

Calida Ray - shoulders uplifted

KOMMERZ RECORDS

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