Fuga Ronto's second release Greatest Treasure is a musical journey exploring different kinds of territories by blending elements of synth funk, dub, fusion, new wave and ambient with household noises, reverb vocals and quotes from movies to adventure games. Out of playful recording sessions the Zurich duo Schweizer and Shiller created songs with track names that read like movie titles. The treasure quest begins with a tongue-in-cheek intro before the title track kicks in. It’s all about exotic boogie with adventurous lyrics and voodoo magic. The rhythm guitar, percussion and multilingual chanting driven single „Falling Star“, lures even unathletic feet onto the dancefloor. "Columbo De Domingo“, a rolling instrumental based on a four chord sequence creates an illusional staircase moment. The tracks on the B-side guide towards slower and dreamier attempts. "Mirror To Water" builds on swaying synth pads that lead up to a laid-back song with breathy male and female vocals over a shuffling drum beat. It’s epilogue "Wobble In The Pool" sticks to the mood and takes the sounds further into dubby lands. The closing chapter "Mystery Of Zambio" is a delightful two- parter. Nostalgic melodies take the lead at first to be replaced by chords and a choir in the second part, until they dance away into the fade-out. Maybe a hint for a continuation of the story? One would hope so.

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[PHI-19] Fuga Ronto - Greatest Treasure LP snippets

Phantom Islands Radio Mix is composed of releases from the Swiss label, as well as music that the three label makers (Kejeblos, Ron Shiller & Tobi Schweizer aka Fuga Ronto) appreciate and inspire. Thereby it goes cross-national and cross-stylistic to and fro. Instrumental pieces and songs alternate, crackling vinyl records meet polished digital files. A playful and multi-layered soundtrack that moves between genre boundaries and connects musical worlds.

Tracklist:
Androo - OB Interlude
Detroit Experiment - Highest
Florin Büchel - Proper Distance 
Ethimm - Choices (Fuga Ronto Remix) 
Mild High Club - It’s Over Again
Fuga Ronto - Journey Unknown
Space Ghost - Deep (7inch Mix)
Fenster - Samson’s Theme
Lars Bartkuhn - Every Morning I Meditate
Morris Mobley - What’s On Your Mind
Frantz - Exhibition Tonight (Instrumental)
Hubbabubbaklubb - Mopedbart (Mystic Jungle & Whodamanny Rework)
Voyage De Charme - Hôtel De Savanes (Instrumental)
Doinel - Saideira
The Alchemist - Stugots (Instrumental)
Ron Trent - Woman

Phantom Island for Radio Raheem (26.02.22)

PHI - 01

written and produced by David Sele and Michael Büchel

B2. Kejeblos - Pyramid

B1. Le Bouquet (Fuga Ronto Remix) (snippet)

A4. Customer Care (snippet)

A3. Nonchalant (snippet)

A2. Tetra (snippet)

A1. Le Bouquet (snippet)

Swiss label Phantom Island's second compilation features 5 previously unreleased tracks from the label's roster. The A-side kicks off with L.A.-based Maraschino remixed by Fuga Ronto, a bass-laden treatment that nods to the dancefloor. Second is Zurich's own crooner who is looking for fun: Moreeats, remixed by label co-owner Kejeblos. This is groove-heavy business that will get stuck in your ears. The B-side leads into dreamier realms, starting with CCO (Florin Büchel) in his most cosmic acid outfit. Followed by Ethimm, whose contribution proves his ability to create a romantic genre mix on a carefully arranged mid-tempo tune. The EP is brought to a close by Lexx with a soothing instrumental that will take you safely through a gentle drizzle of rain. The cover artwork by artist Anna Hilti is a depiction of 6 orchid species that are in danger of extinction in Switzerland. Uncommon species for sure!

V/A - Uncommon Species II (snippets) [PHI-23 - 12"]

The Label Mix 2023 presents tracks from current releases and other favorites and discoveries that have accompanied us throughout the year. These are things that should be played at the beach, instead of cheap pop-house. Take a trip to this island!

Tracklist:
Janelle Monae feat. Grace Jones - Oooh La La
Jive Connection - Roots
Kay Zee - Le Rêve
Pachyman - Goldline
Aili - Fashion
Moreeats - Forever Fun (Kejeblos Remix)
Ethimm - Emotional Men
Erobique - Acquamarina
Move 78 - But What If We’re Wrong? (Supertaste Remix)
Nick Carr - Swahili
Tarjei Nygard - Bleusa
Ana Frango Elétrico - Electric Fish (Edit)
Parbleu - Pour Cette Liberté
Maraschino - Hi Desire (Fuga Ronto Rmx Instrumental)
Aura Safari feat. Zeke Manyika - Dancing In The Moonlight
Djosa - Botanica Obscura
Ronald Langestraat - Alpha Centauri
Dream Dolphin - Image Respect Love
Lexx - Rising Tide
Freak Heat Waves - Off My Mind
Nicolay - Indian Summer
ThemTunes - Plz, I Feel Very

Phantom Island for Radio Raheem (07.12.2023)

The EP "The Whole Shebang" by Patrick "Kay Zee" Hollenstein is an analog fest, that combines a playful and sophisticated approach. The Zurich resident’s distinctive sound, composed of drum machines, synthesizers, percussion and tape effects, preserves a live feel that has become rare these days in electronic music. Always marked with a certain wit, an understanding of driving grooves and references to ideas from New York's No Wave era and early hip hop cuts.

Kay Zee - The Whole Shebang (snippets) [PHI-24]

PHI - 03
Synthesizers, Programming, Percussions: 
Tobi Schweizer

B. Foster - Neon Life

PHI - 03
Synthesizers, Programming, Percussions: 
Tobi Schweizer
Guitar:
Roger Szedalik

A2. Foster - AEIOU

PHI - 03
Synthesizers, Programming, Percussions: 
Tobi Schweizer


A1. Foster - Tease The Cat

Melting Steine are multi-instrumentalists and producers Martin Schenker and Luzius Schuler as well as keyboard player and bassist Dshamilja Kalt. Their nostalgic, warm instrumental music combines elements of jazz, bossa and psychedelic synthesizer music and sounds like the soundtrack to your dream island in the Mediterranean Sea. Their incomparable sound is created in a garage in the middle of Switzerland, where they record their compositions on an old Tascam tape machine with guitar, drum machines, flute and analog synthesizer. Lots of chorus, tape delay, vibrato, spring reverb and the warmth of analog recording technology give the music a psychedelic touch and you can hear the musical influences of the 60s and 70s. This is carefully crafted mood music that is sophisticated but has catchy melodies and unique sounds that have earworm potential.

Melting Steine - Universal Crush (snippets) [PHI-25]

PHI-05 (7" Vinyl) 
Produced & Arranged by Alex Storrer
Guitar: Roger Szedalik, Recorded by Reto Gaffuri
String Keys: Brennan Green


B. Lexx  - All That Is Now

PHI-05 (7" Vinyl)
Guitars: Quinn Luke 
Additional Production & Programming: Alex Storrer 
Mixed by Reto Gaffuri & Alex Storrer
     
     

A. Bing Ji Ling - Hangin' On A String [Lexx Reconstruction]

Palace Pasador is at the forefront of Switzerland’s underground Dub Pop movement. While their voices have been a signature feature of Fuga Ronto productions, they now step into the spotlight with a release of their own. The songs on Footprint Affair speak of admiration for gentleman thieves, the perpetual search for happiness, the touch of magic and seduction, and cozy spaceship excursions at night—always wrapped in infectious grooves, vibrant synthesizers, and layers of delay effects. Both singles, Footprint Affair and Looking For Clovers, come with additional stripped-down dub versions. Palace Pasador is sure to delight fans of dubby synth pop and adventurous music aficionados alike—this mini album is not to be missed!

*Palace Pasador - Footprint Affair* Mini LP (snippets) [PHI-26]

AA. Apiento & Co. - E.S.P. (Lexx' Sunset Ashram Remix)

A. Your Song Is Good - Re-Search (Force Of Nature Remix)

Invisible Escape

A2 Camel Ride

A1 L'Uomo Invisibile

Written, Produced & Arranged by Alex Storrer & Reto Gaffuri

Vocals and Lyrics: Simon James
Additional Keyboards: Dan Hastie
Guitars: Eric Hunziker

A1 Turning Tides Feat. Woolfy - Giving Me Everything

B. Hanstraum (Love Mix)

Written by Andrew Hale, Paul Byrne, Alex Storrer, Harriet Brown.
Vocals & Guitar by Harriet Brown
Recorded at SE6 and Owlspace Studio, London
Artwork https://vanjensen.jp/

Hot Weather

Open Space feat. Harriet Brown -  Hot Weather (Vox) - Snippet

B. The Gagosians - RFMH (Lexx & Kejeblos Remix) - snippet

A. The Gagosians - RFMH - snippet

Produced & Arranged by Lexx
Written by Alex Storrer
Mixed by Reto C. Gaffuri & Alex Storrer at Fu Music. 
Artwork www.vanjensen.jp

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B. Lexx - Too Hot (Version)  Snippet

Produced & Arranged by Lexx
Written by Alex Storrer & Simon James.
Mixed by Reto C. Gaffuri & Alex Storrer at Fu Music. 
Artwork www.vanjensen.jp

From the forthcoming Album "Cosmic Shift" - Summer 2019

A. Lexx feat. Woolfy - Too Hot (Snippet)

From the album Lexx "Cosmic Shift" out now. Available on LP/MC/Digital. 

Produced and arranged by Alex Storrer

Vocals: Asé 
Bass, Mellotron: Reto C. Gaffuri 
Guitars: Eric Hunziker 
Additional Drums and Flute: Kevin Gabriel Wettstein
Keyboards and programming: Alex Storrer

Cosmic Shift

Coscmic Shift

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Lexx - Eye 1-2 Feat. Asé [From the Album Cosmic Shift]

Remix and additional production by Michael Büchel & Florin Büchel Additional Keyboards: Tobi Schweizer 
Guitar: Roger Szedalik

Cosmic Shift Remixes

Cosmic Shift Remixed

Bandcamp (Pre Order)

Lexx feat. Ella Thompson - Wave (Kejeblos Remix) Snippet

Too Hot feat. Woolfy (Red Hot Mix)
Remix by Alex Storrer 
Guitar: Roger Szedalik

Lexx feat. Woolfy - Too Hot (Red Hot Mix) Snippet

Lexx - Expanding Happiness (Vinyl Only) Snippet

B. Florin Büchel - Comoving Distance (snippet)

PHI-18 coming soon!
Written, produced & arranged by Jonas Zollinger & Patrick "Kay-Zee" Hollenstein
Remix & additional production by Florin Büchel & Michael Büchel

A3. Windsurfer - The Waves (Kejeblos Remix) (snippet)

Operated by Kejeblos & Fuga Ronto (Ron Shiller & Tobi Schweizer)

PHI - 01 Kejeblos - The Family Mattress
PHI - 02 Lexx - Young Corner 
PHI - 03 Foster - Neon Life 
PHI - 04 Kejeblos Feat. Momo Love
PHI - 05 Bing Ji Ling/Lexx
PHI - 06 Your Song Is Good (F.O.N. Remix) / Apiento & Co. (Lexx Remix) 
PHI - 07 Fuga Ronto - Invisible Escape
PHI - 08 V/A - Uncommon Species
PHI - 09 Kay Zee - Barny
PHI - 10 Wavetest - Wrong Planet
PHI - 11 Lexx/Open Space feat. Harriet Brown - Hot Weather
PHI - 12 The Gagosians - Run For My Honey
PHI - 13 Domi Chansorn - Strawberry Moon (incl. Lexx Remix)
PHI - 14 Lexx Feat. Woolfy - Too Hot
PHI - 15 Lexx - Cosmic Shift LP
PHI - 16 Lexx - Cosmic Shift Remixed
PHI - 17 Florin Büchel - The Horizon Problem
PHI - 18 Windsurfer - The Gone Village
PHI - 19 Fuga Ronto - Greatest Treasure
PHI - 20 Windsurfer - The Gone City
PHI - 21 Ethimm - Choices (Fuga Ronto Remixes)
PHI - 22 GINA ÉTÉ & Tillmann Ostendarp - Le Bouquet (incl. Fuga Ronto Remix)
PHI - 23 V/A - Uncommon Species II
PHI - 24 Kay Zee - The Whole Shebang
PHI - 25 Melting Steine - Universal Crush
PHI - 26 Palace Pasador - Footprint Affair

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