KÖLSCH - SPEICHER 84

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It's the long-awaited return of a classic combo - Kompakt luminaries MICHAEL MAYER and REINHARD VOIGT join forces for TIME IS RUNNING, the latest addendum in an ongoing conversation that brought us iconic releases such as Speicher 2 (KOMPAKT EXTRA 2, including the cuts "Pride Is Weaker Than Love" and "Supertiel"). As was to be expected from producers as floor-savvy as these two, the new offering bears all the hallmarks of a club favorite, incorporating the crisp rawness of early Kompakt stompers as well as the sophisticated sonics to be found in our current catalogue.
Ever since the days of Cologne's legendary techno supergroup Forever Sweet, MICHAEL MA YER and REINHARD VOIGT have teamed up in one way or another, sharing credits on label milestones like "Sky Dumont" (KOMPAKT EXTRA 28) or "Unter Null" (KOMPAKT EXTRA 07). The new release TIME IS RUNNING sees them presenting their own solo work, evenly spread over two sides of the same coin - a compilation of sorts, but with all the characteristics of a close collaboration between soulmates united under one groove. And based on the hilarious (and somewhat bittersweet) cover picture, this bond is not going to dissolve any time soon, as the two friends imagine themselves as techno retirees toasting to a full live spent amid beats and bass lines.

The A-side of TIME IS RUNNING holds a particularly sure- footed entry in MICHAEL MAYER's track portfolio, with THE STICKLER being a welcome update on his more raucous output. The straightforward thump of this cut comes with sizzling percussion, siren-like synth stabs and throaty bass - a hearty techno romp that doesn't seem too interested in making prisoners. The flipside takes a similar line with THE BUDDY, a rock-solid floor jam from the hands of REINHARD VOIGT - it's a more than fitting contribution, enforcing the producer's madcap hypnotism with paranoid synth squelches and tenacious beats. If that's how old age sounds, we can't wait to hit that pension fund.

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Artist(s): Captain Mustache, Third Culture
Title: Vertigo
Record Label: mobilee
Release Date: 4th July 2025

Smart-Link
https://bfan.link/vertigo-17

Beatport direct link:
https://www.beatport.com/de/release/vertigo/5139294

Youtube Link:
https://youtu.be/FTsHOYBZ4Bk

Tracklist:
1) Vertigo

Berlin’s ever-evolving mobilee welcomes Captain Mustache and Third Culture for a bold new collaboration, Vertigo. This second single comes from Captain Mustache's new album Luz, which is a collaborative affair that redefines electro with a fresh retro-future lens.

French producer Captain Mustache bridges electro, techno and wave influences with releases on Kompakt, Permanent Vacation and Bedrock. His new album is a deep dive into a wide array of influences from the 80s and 90s and finds him exploring new styles that work at home, away from the club, as well as on the dance floor. Play Paul and Albuquerque-based rapper CS Rucker both feature as do his first two releases on Mobilee, La Vertu with Jean Brock and La Nuit with French techno legend POPOF.

Joining him on Vertigo is Beatport Indie chart toppers Third Culture, (aka Sian & Sacha Robotti), and their sounds stretch across global bass, techno, new wave and minimal.

Vertigo is a taut, snappy ride. Fizzing synth lines coil around jerking, EBM-informed rhythms, while cosmic pads hover above the groove like distant satellites caught in orbit. It's urgent but playful and primed for peak-time damage.

Captain Mustache’s signature synth work and Third Culture’s rhythmic punch blend seamlessly here on a sound that's at once retro-futuristic but also unmistakably now.

Press Contact: pete@jukeboxpr.co.uk

Vertigo

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Captain Mustache & Third Culture "Vertigo"

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Silver Lines

https://getphysicalmusic.lnk.to/GPM874

Get Physical Music taps Berlin veteran Dave DK for a sleek, string-laced rework of Niconé’s “What Do U Know” — a remix that deepens the groove while keeping the original’s disco flair alive.

Out August 8, 2025, the remix sees Dave DK apply his signature touch: smooth, atmospheric, and effortlessly sophisticated. Known for his refined minimal house and emotive textures, the Kompakt and Pampa alum extends the track’s lush string sections, adds subtle layers of depth, and tightens the rhythm into a more club-focused pulse.

While the original leaned into carefree summer vibes, this version brings a twilight mood — warm enough for sunset, but built to carry you into the night. The vocal snippets stay intact, dancing playfully over hypnotic percussion and sweeping pads, inviting both movement and introspection.

With decades behind the decks and a legacy stretching from Tresor to global dancefloors, Dave DK brings finesse to every remix. His take on “What Do U Know” is no exception: a respectful reinterpretation that bridges nostalgia and modernity, melody and momentum.

Out August 8 on Get Physical Music — “What Do U Know (Dave DK Remix)” is a silky, slow-burning groove tailor-made for late-night sets and deep listening alike.

https://getphysicalmusic.com

What Do U Know (Dave DK Remix)

Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/hack_the_system_feat_futuradora

Renowned for her genre-blending approach and sharp production skills, Brazilian-Austrian artist Joyce Muniz returns to Kompakt with her powerful new single, “Hack The System.” This track marks a bold artistic statement that goes beyond the dancefloor, merging infectious electronic rhythms with a deeper socio-political message.

Featuring vocals by Futuradora, “Hack The System” is a call to awareness—an urgent and rhythmic critique of structural inequalities and digital surveillance culture. With pulsing basslines and hypnotic synth work, Muniz crafts a track that is as politically charged as it is club-ready.

This is Muniz’s second release on Kompakt, following the critically acclaimed “Beats & Lines” with Sara Bluma. Where that track explored personal connection, “Hack The System” speaks to a collective resistance and the need for systemic change, aligning with Muniz’s roots in underground culture and activism.

“Hack The System” will be available via Kompakt’s digital platforms and streaming services.

Hack the System (Extended Version)

Joyce Muniz / Futuradora - Hack the System (Extended Version)

Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/scorpio_rising_feat_lannakise

When the demo of ‘Scorpio Rising’ landed in our office, we knew immediately: this has to be released in the summer! A hook is a hook is a hook. And what Lannakise sang into the mic for LOPEZHOUSE is definitely a big hook with barbs that sticks in your head. A pristine pop house masterpiece from the La Mancha native. The remix by Scottish techno legend Funk D’Void brings a deeper perspective to the mix which recalls Kompakt’s golden era sound of the 00’s and unfolds its full beauty in the early hours of the morning.

Scorpio Rising feat. Lannakise (Funk D’Void Remix)

Lopezhouse - Scorpio Rising feat. Lannakise (Funk D’Void Remix)

Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/call_coco

Our favourite Cologne newcomers, 9OASES are back with a bang! "Call Coco" is pure, undiluted, infectious fun for summer dancefloors of all sizes and colours. Think Mory Kante's immortal "Yeke Yeke" clashing with Tyree Cooper hip house in a 2025 stylee. Feeling blue? Call Coco!

Call Coco

9OASES - Call Coco

Artist: Sexy Lazer
Track: Ape Escape (Original Mix)
Label: RIOTVAN
Release Date: 15/08/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/es/release/ape-escape/5176054

PREMIERE: Sexy Lazer - Ape Escape (Original Mix) [RIOTVAN]

Artist: Alvaro Cabana
Track: Proto (Original Mix)
Label: Duro Label
Release Date: 15/08/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/es/release/indian-prototype/5212233

PREMIERE: Alvaro Cabana - Proto (Original Mix) [Duro Label]

DJ set de @colossiomx en MUY DURO x CDMX en Fünk Club el 1 de agosto 2025

MUY DURO x CDMX / Fünk Club: Colossio

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