Ali Schwarz's connection to Frankfurt - in the ROBERT JOHNSON case, Offenbach - goes way back. As TIEFSCHWARZ, Ali and his brother Basti were resident DJs at the infamous club and played there many, many times. They also released a fabulous remix on Ata's PLAYHOUSE imprint for Brit-E-Funksters SPEKTRUM back then. So we guess you can imagine how happy we are to have Ali on board the »MS Live At Robert Johnson« with his debut as a proper solo artist.

And yes, we're happy because the first track here is a collaboration with some other former Playhouse artists: Stuttgart's dynamic duo REWORK, consisting of Daniel Varga and Michel Kübler, are featured on »Take Me Out« - a HI-NRG disco smasher par excellence which features crazy synths lines, mighty claps, a heavy bass drum and a beautiful female vocal - all typical Rework ingredients. This tune takes off like a rocket and lifts you up at the drop of a hat. What a way to start!

»Red Dog« is Ali's solo turn again - and Ali really lets the dog out in here right from the start with another mighty bass drum, a captivating synth bass line and a lovely cow bell topping. By the time the haunting dreamy synth melody enters your mind you'll already find yourself shaking your bones. Bow-wow-wow, yippie-yo, yippie-yay!

»Ectasy«'s overall mood is set in a slightly more darker territory. To be precise: A more minimal and technoid territory. It's reminiscent of some of the sounds that once came out of Richie Hawtin's lab: Hard riding and deep grooves to lose yourself. It's quite refreshing to hear a trippy tune like that on our label and we definitely feel it. 

So the question is: Can you feel it?

Ali Schwarz - Anti_Atlas - Snippets

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Khan - On The Run - DJ Kaos & Me Mix

Leading the release is the bass-driven house of title track Unwritten Esoterics. A track that belies its title. Nothing complex or abstract. Just pure dancefloor escapism, powered by its omniprescent and crescendo-enducing bass synth.

Unwritten Esoterics EP

Unwritten Esoterics

Ecstasy

Ali Schwarz - Ecstasy - Snippet

Red Dog

Ali Schwarz - Red Dog - Snippet

Take Me Out feat. Rework

Ali Schwarz Meets Rework - Take Me Out - Snippet

Butterflies (Cushtee)

Passing – a Deep House journey through the soul of the Alps.
This album captures the quiet intensity of mountain roads, winding passes, and shifting skies. Each track is a moment of transition — from dusk to dawn, from altitude to emotion.

Let the deep, rolling basslines and melodic textures guide you through misty valleys, over sunlit summits, and into the heart of something unknown yet deeply familiar. Perfect for long drives, mountain reflections, or late-night escapes.

🔊 Genres: Deep House, Melodic House, Progressive
🎧 Mood: Atmospheric, Driving, Cinematic, Emotional
🌍 For fans of: Ben Böhmer, Lane 8, Bicep, Christian Löffler

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exclusive | Natebytheway - Snazzy init | Beatnik Collective

With Beatnik Collective stepping into its third chapter, the Manchester label - helmed by Adam and Rossa - ushers in its first full artist EP, “Hardtoknow” by Natebytheway. The four-tracker marks both an end and a beginning for the San Francisco-born producer: his last works produced in Berlin before returning home, yet also the latest step in a steadily rising trajectory that already saw him turn heads with a standout release on Growing Pleasures, championed by the likes of Dr. Banana.

The A2 cut, “Snazzy init”, distills Nate’s sonic identity into five and a half minutes of understated mischief. Opening with otherworldly, space-flecked tones, the track swiftly grounds itself in a supple, groove-laden house bassline - neither flashy nor forceful, but irresistibly head-nodding. Falsetto-style vocal chops weave in and out like fleeting apparitions, giving the track a playful eccentricity without ever breaking its cool. Piano stabs punctuate the mix, trading places with those airy cosmic flourishes, lending a subtle tension-and-release dynamic that makes the track feel alive without ever overreaching.

It’s laidback, it’s slick, and it’s got that sly “must-drop” character that sneaks its way into nearly any set. “Snazzy init” slides in, takes control of the floor, and leaves you wondering why you’d ever want to play anything else. Natebytheway proves once again that his grooves may be born in Berlin, but their pull is universal.

Buy the EP: https://www.decks.de/track/natebytheway-hardtoknownow_ep/cp6-7r

Artist & label information
Natebytheway: @natewillert // https://instagram.com/natebytheway
Beatnik Collective: @beatnikcollectivemcr // https://www.instagram.com/beatnikcollectivemcr

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exclusive | Natebytheway - Snazzy init | Beatnik Collective

Nein have the pleasure of bringing you the new EP from Inigo Vontier & Dan Solo, two of Mexico's finest producers joining forces for ton this new ep for us, Inigo has had releases on ROTB, Turbo, Correspondant, etc, whilst Dan Solo has released on Electrique Music, On The Fruit and La Dame Noir. This EP includes remixes by Undo and Paresse.

https://soundcloud.com/neinrecords
https://soundcloud.com/inigovontier
https://soundcloud.com/d-a-n-s-o-l-o

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PRÉMIÈRE: Iñigo Vontier & Dan Solo - Hacia Alla (NEIN Records)

Voor Anneke.
https://open.spotify.com/album/11YmjsD6ZsRdEoqkrSpsLE

Mastering by: http://www.maspaventi.com/
Supported by Kölsch on BBC Radio 1's Residency (11th may) 

See: bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08p5zpz

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In Your Arms Again

NINA KRAVIZ - TANYA

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As the name states Live at Robert Johnson is the associated label of the respected venue in Offenbach and incorporates what the club stands for. The imprint has been establishing a solid ground for the new Frankfurt sound since 2009. By featuring internationally acclaimed artists LARJ has been providing DJs and audiences with essential tunes in an extensive range of high-quality house music. Laid-back dance-floor awareness with a sense for particularity in sound is what might describe best most of the releases and artists.

Ali Schwarz Meets Rework - Take Me Out - Snippet

Live At Robert Johnson

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