Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/umfang_ep_12

Renowned German artist Jonathan Kaspar will make an eagerly-awaited return to Kompakt next month via his Umfang EP, with the four-track offering acting as his first full-length solo release on the label since March 2021. “My third Kompakt EP feels particularly special as it is the first time I’m releasing on my home label with dancefloors being open again. The result is four different tracks producing four different vibes, each of which transport my pandemic desires into today’s world.” - Jonathan Kaspar.

The title track leads the way, taking the form of a retro-leaning cut that features whirring synth stabs throughout. Kupfer comes next, a track packed full of emotive chords and a delicate underlying bassline, before Am Raster leads us to the dancefloor and beyond courtesy of minimal-laced kick patterns. Gemach, Gemach Herr Rabe ends proceedings on an incandescent note, as symphonic keys combine with intermittent crow samples to form a slice of wholesome, nature-inspired musical bliss.

Hailing from Bonn, Germany, Jonathan Kaspar is an integral part of the scene in Cologne. He is a resident at the city’s renowned Gewölbe club and also one of the current main figures at the legendary Kompakt label. His discography boasts releases on some of contemporary dance music’s most esteemed labels, including Innervisions, Cocoon Recordings and Crosstown Rebels to name a few, whilst performances at Watergate (Berlin), NDSM (Amsterdam) and Extrema Festival (Hasselt) have brought his sound to global audiences. The Umfang EP proves exactly why he has become one of Germany’s most exciting prospects in recent times and with a highlight year ahead, the future certainly shines bright for Jonathan.

Jonathan Kaspar - Umfang EP (Kompakt 438)

Black Coffee's track IDs

Jonathan Kaspar Releases

Ayikh' Indaw' Enjengekhaya

Ayikh' Indaw' Enjengekhaya (Henrik Schwarz Rework)

Honestly, Nevermind

A Keeper

Texts Go Green

Pre-order: https://kompakt.fm/releases/umfang_ep_12

Jonathan Kaspar finally returns to Kompakt via his upcoming Umfang EP. Ahead of the release, we are giving you a first teaser to the EP with the premiere of B1 "Am Raster".

KOMPAKT PREMIERE: Jonathan Kaspar - Am Raster

Jonathan Kaspar - Gemach, Gemach Herr Rabe

Jonathan Kaspar - Kupfer

Jonathan Kaspar - Umfang

Twofold - Ignite

Silver Lines

Twofold - Fade

Power

1993

You Need Me

You Need Me (feat. Maxine Ashley & Sun-El Musician)

Subconsciously

Lost (feat. Jinadu)

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