Digital released: 21 April 2023
Vinyl released: 30 June 2023

As usual, the latest release in COD3 QR's "Artist Code" series puts the focus on eclecticism, open-mindedness, divergence and non-conformity. The usual wide range of electronic music from downtempo/lounge and leftfield, to deep house and techno, are all handpicked by Laurent Garnier and Scan X.

COD3 QR wants to remain free of all expectations and all prejudices because only one thing counts: the music, The Music, THE MUSIC in every shape and form!

In case you missed the announcement 013 artist reveals were: LOIS, Works of Intent, Marc Romboy & Tamar Halperin, Som.1, Voltaire, LB a.k.a. Labat, and Carlos Nilmmns.

Previous releases have included tracks from the likes of Mirko Loco, Ursula Rucker, Agents of Time, JoeFarr, Nicolas Bougaieff, Madben, CYRK, Biz, Sagitario, Kmyle, Marco Bailey and rising talents Joaquim Plossu, Loloman, Prequel, Athven, City 2 City, Unspent, Oniris, Clement Mirguet as well as label owners Scan X and Laurent Garnier themselves.

COD3 QR's profile is steadily growing as a label releasing quality music. With music being the main focus, you'll have to wait another 2 months to find out who is behind this latest release. The curiosity continues…

Head to their Instagram page for clues to the artist identities.

www.instagram.com/cod3qr
www.cod3qr.com

DIEGO INFANZON - Nightmare On The AirPlane

Structures EP

Structures (Original)

Before Midnight

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Red Richards & Raico - Before Midnight

Christophe Salin returns with La Vérité, a deeply personal and emotionally rich EP that explores the concept of truth in all its complexity. With his signature blend of emotive house and narrative depth, the Salin Records founder crafts a sonic space where reflection meets rhythm.

Salin’s music has always been defined by context and storytelling. His productions are rich in atmosphere — vivid, spiritual, and emotionally resonant — with gently unfolding melodies and fluid rhythmic foundations. Stimulating both the ears and the heart, Salin hits the sweet spot between the danceable and the charmingly meaningful, where energy meets introspection and movement reveals memory. Salin’s fascination with the human experience and our perception of the world is what fuels his creative output. It’s this perspective that allows him to infuse his analogue-driven house music with a deep sense of emotion and narrative.

La Vérité — French for “truth” — sets out to examine just that: What does truth mean, and who defines it? From questions of belief and universal truth to the reliability of memory and personal conviction, Salin uses these themes as inspiration for the EP. The music itself embodies stylistically the musical feels and sounds of the early 2000s, and even through this Salin is questioning the truths - was it really as golden as we remember, or does selective memory take hold?

With Good On You, Salin shifts into steady four-to-the-floor rhythms, using the track to reflect on letting go of limiting thoughts and emotional weight. Here, Salin explores the idea of release — moving on from stagnant thought patterns and embracing renewal. Euphoric energy underpins the track, while shimmering vocals add emotional depth. The line “found my peace” stands out as a quietly affirming statement — a moment of clarity framed in movement.

The EP closes with the aptly titled Euphoria, a track that channels the purest energy house music has to offer. Its groove tightens around a triumphant melodic progression, where shimmering piano chords and sweeping synth pads intertwine with an uplifting vocal sample. The result is a deeply resonant, emotionally charged finale — a true peak moment that radiates warmth and lingers long after the last note. Here, Salin once again proves his rare ability to craft music that moves with both emotional depth and graceful precision.

The visual world of La Vérité mirrors the EP’s conceptual core. Created by Daria Salin using mixed media — including brush and gouache — the artwork is bold, expressive, and deeply symbolic. As a hand-crafted collage, it visually interrogates themes of truth, belief and deception. Like the music, it invites the viewer into a process of reflection and self-inquiry. Through its layered composition, it affirms the search for inner balance and peace — a visual counterpart to the emotional depth and narrative honesty of the EP.

La Vérité is a record full of questions, emotions, and subtle revelations. Some truths are shared, others are personal — many remain unanswered. But through a cohesive narrative and a deeply felt sound, Christophe Salin invites listeners into a reflective dance, where honesty and emotion meet in rhythm and resonance.

Salin Records:

https://linktr.ee/salinrecords
https://salinrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/salinrecords
https://soundcloud.com/salinrecords
https://www.instagram.com/salinrecords/
https://www.youtube.com/c/SalinRecordsLübeck
https://www.discogs.com/de/label/1397444-Salin-Records

Christophe Salin:

https://linktr.ee/christophesalin
https://www.facebook.com/christophesalin.official
https://soundcloud.com/christophesalin
https://www.instagram.com/christophesalin/
https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/6225884-Christophe-Salin

HMWL Premiere: Christophe Salin - Euphoria (Original Mix) [Salin Records]

Ancient Sounds

Beatport

Chiapet - Tick Tock (Original Mix)

Out now on MURK

Traxsource
http://www.traxsource.com/title/571718/as-far-as-this-train-goes

Beatport
https://pro.beatport.com/release/as-far-as-this-train-goes-feat-anduze/1695065

Andy Caldwell & Paul Harris Feat. Anduze - As Far As This Train Goes (Todd Terry Remix)

Out now my remix to Matt Sassari feat Juliet Fox on Set About!

ENJOY :)

Matt Sassari Feat Juliet Fox - Eyes On Me (Pirupa Remix) Set About

Celebrating 10 years, Steve Lawler’s renowned VIVa MUSiC imprint has assembled a medley of artists for a three-part release featuring original tracks from Groove Armada, Eats Everything, Catz ‘N Dogz, Mathew Jonson, MANIK and of course Lawler himself, plus more.

“I’m incredibly proud that we have got this far and the careers we have helped launch along the way, it’s been a journey of both love and pain. Ultimately being an A&R runs through me like blood and I couldn’t give it up even if I tried. I want this release to both celebrate the past 10 years and to signify where we’re going for the next 10 years. This project itself has been in the making for almost a full year and I can’t wait to finally see its release. Thank you to all the artists and their incredible art” - Steve Lawler

Recognised as one of modern house and techno’s most prolific and distinguishable brands, VIVa’s achievements within electronic music are indisputable. As a label VIVa has released music from a wide range of established and upcoming artists since its launch in October 2006, ranging from Jamie Jones, Guti, Patrick Topping, Nicole Moudaber, Tiefschwarz, Andrea Oliva and Livio & Roby to Anek, Solardo, Detlef, System2 and Denney plus many more. Now, to commemorate a decade worth of success twelve distinguished and reputable artists contribute to the label’s biggest release to date.

Structures (Original)

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