Hi there, this is the already third installment of the Familiar Faces anthology. For those who missed the first two: all the contributors to this fine selection of tunes are whether label residents who already provided their fair share to its backcatalogue or friends and affiliates, the Riotvan family hooked up with in one way or another (pun intended, by the way. Looking at you, New Hook). The connecting link being a certain like-mindedness in mentality and sonic expression, once again shaping this compilation up to the utmost current status update of what is going on in the Riotvan world.

And for a kick-off there's even some sort of premiere ushering things in with Reznik & Mikesh's opening tune Calumet. Both dudes are far from being strangers to the label, but teaming up and handing in this ferocious Acid stronghold of a tune, after they introduced themselves just recently with a Telepopmusik-remix, puts themself out there as a force to be reckoned with.     

Then there's Llewellyn, Riotvan mainstay and one of the focal artists when it comes to NeoDisco done the smart way. His new track Falling Apart definitely is no exception to the rule - delightful arpeggios, peculiar vocal-parts and one hell of a catchy synth-hook, engaging the time warp right back to the 80's.
It's no big secret that Jennifer Touch has a certain knack for that era, too. Her Hollow Flake gives us a foretaste of her debut album that will be out in April on Fat Cat Records and checks the listener in on another cruise through bleak emotive waters, building on a stomach punching beat and rough acidlines, graced by her sometimes distant, sometimes heartwarming chant.

Mexican friends Zombies In Miami have been playing on Riotvan nights already and now they leave their mark within the release records as well with Soleil, a soulful peaktime gem full of gloomy deepness.

Then there is the Zombie's compatriot Paulor with a hyper-organic sounding Letter To Futura that's shaped out of e-guitar and bass, Postpunk-emulating drums and percussion and an even Krautrock-reminiscing, trippy jam-aesthetic.

Speaking of Postpunk, closing things off are New Hook with their haunting and forceful O T - a cold sounding, yet fiercely intoned social criticism with unmistakable nods towards Malaria or Die Tödliche Doris, yet presented with an urgency that sets them apart from any formal retro-self-sufficiency.

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Familiar Faces Nº3

Falling Apart

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Llewellyn - Falling Apart (Snippet)

New Beat, EBM and Industrial Music
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Lennart continues to make waves in the electronic music scene, bringing back the electrifying sound of the '80s to dancefloors worldwide. Now based in Berlin, he seamlessly blends Italo, Acid, New Beat, and powerful House music, delivering high-energy sets that transcend genres.

2025 shows:
08-02: Guestmix Rinse FM  🇫🇷
15-02: Nouw - Amsterdam 🇳🇱 B2B Miguel De Bois
21-02: Ritmo3000 - Berlin 🇩🇪 
01-03: Memory Dance - Berlin 🇩🇪
29-03: Contrast - OHM - Berlin 🇩🇪 
19-04: Relate Radio - Groningen 🇳🇱
04-05: Sisyphos - Berlin 🇩🇪 
09-05: Sissi's - Amsterdam 🇳🇱
10-05: Subcultuur Festival 🇳🇱B2B Miguel De Bois
10-05: Bloemerbar- Nijmegen 🇳🇱 
14-06: Mirage - Gotenburg🇸🇪
17-06: Mutant Radio - Berlin 🇩🇪 
03-07: Renate -  Berlin 🇩🇪 
13-07: Open Source Radio - Nijmegen 🇳🇱
13-07: Corpo - Nijmegen 🇳🇱
17-08: Ritmo3000 Boat Party - Berlin 🇩🇪
20-09: Kater - Berlin 🇩🇪
21-09: Sisyphos - Berlin 🇩🇪 
29-09: Disco Mule - Poland 🇵🇱 
18-10: Private Event - Berlin 🇩🇪
07-11: ROSA - Greifswald 🇩🇪
20-12: Orangerie NK - Berlin 🇩🇪

Lennart continues to make waves in the electronic music scene, bringing back the electrifying sound of the '80s to dancefloors worldwide. Now based in Berlin, he seamlessly blends Italo, Acid, New Beat, and powerful House music, delivering high-energy sets that transcend genres.

In 2025, Lennart will be playing numerous club and festival gigs internationally, further expanding his reach. His signature sound has made him a sought-after DJ, securing him residencies at Kopjek in Groningen (NL) and Wrong Era in Berlin (DE). 

With multiple releases to his name and new music on the way, his tracks continue to gain support from artists such as David Vunk, Melanie Havens, Cormac, DC Salas, Andi, Pablo Bozzi, and Kendal. Lennart has already left his mark on Berlin’s top venues, including Oxi, OHM, Renate, Sisyphos & Sameheads. 

2025 promises to be a defining year, with international bookings, festival appearances, and fresh releases that will keep dancefloors moving.

Leipzig based record label run by https://soundcloud.com/peter-invasion & https://soundcloud.com/panthera-krause. Distribution and mailorder for all releases worldwide is handled by https://soundcloud.com/muting-the-noise.

Andy Kay was born in Eastern Germany and grew up surrounded by the influential sounds of Kraftwerk, Die Krupps, Front 242, and Nitzer Ebb. At the age of just twelve, he discovered his passion for electronic music. His first DJ experiences were humble – using a dual CD player and a basic mixer – but they quickly evolved into a serious artistic pursuit.

In 2007, he co-founded the oldschool EBM newcomer band A.D.A.C.8286. With their high-energy sound and authentic stage presence, the band soon gained recognition within the scene. Performances at renowned festivals like Familientreffen Sandersleben and the legendary Wave-Gotik-Treffen Leipzig cemented their place in the EBM community.

Alongside his band work, Andy increasingly delved into music production. Drawing from classic synthesizers, driving techno and tech house kicks, and bold basslines, his sound bridges the past and the future. In 2018, he released his first solo EP titled "Future EP" under Berlin-based label Der Weiße Hase Records – a release that vividly reflects his musical journey.

Andy Kay has performed in clubs such as Golden Gate Berlin, Der Weiße Hase Berlin, and Club Trafo Oelsnitz. He has also made his mark in the digital realm, with live streaming sets for DeeRedRadio (Berlin), WaveDots Studio (Berlin), and Electrovinyl (Plötzin/Potsdam).

His performances take the audience on a multilayered journey through electronic soundscapes – a fusion of EBM roots, techno drive, and atmospheric depth. Andy Kay’s sets invite listeners to let go and escape the everyday – diving deep into the pulse of the night.

Genres:
Techno / DeepTech / MiNiMaL / Tech House / Progressive House / Electronica / Electronic Body Music

Releases:
Future EP (2018)

References:
Elektro Annalyse Part II (Annaburg)
Seductive Six (Bowlingcenter Klöden)
Golden Gate (Berlin)
Hangar18 (Berlin), 
Weißer Hase (Berlin)
Lauschangriff (Berlin)
Funkloch Bar (Berlin)
DeeRedRadio (Berlin)
WaveDots Studio (Berlin)
Electrovinyl (Plötzin / Potsdam)
Club Trafo (Oelsnitz)

Upcoming Dates:
07.07.21 @WaveDots Studio b2b with Bella Nour (Clonk Records)
10.09.21 @Basement Sound to ElectroVinyl
16.10.21  @Private BDaY
16.06.23 @"Phil & Friends" 186.Schloss- und Heimatfest Annaburg (Afterhour Weinkeller)
21.10.23 @"Club Trafo" (Oelsnitz)

2024
28.03.24 @"Schwarze Osterparty" (Best of EBM, Dark / Indie Disco & Gothic Music)
23.11.24 @Private BDaY

Constructor de Atmósferas Electrónicas y Pionero Digital

Mig Dfoe (nombre de pila: Juan Miguel Camacho Sánchez) es un productor y DJ mexicano con una sólida trayectoria de más de dos décadas en la escena global de la música electrónica. Su base de operaciones actual es Morelia, Michoacán, México, tras haber vivido y trabajado en importantes centros musicales como Barcelona y Ámsterdam.

Trayectoria y Visión

Inmerso en la producción musical desde la era temprana de los Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), Mig Dfoe ha sido un testigo y participante activo en la democratización tecnológica del sonido. 

A lo largo de su carrera, su música ha viajado por diversas plataformas y sellos, destacando especialmente su trabajo con Traum Schallplatten de Colonia, Alemania. El director del sello, Riley Reinhold, le dio una plataforma internacional, lo que le permitió realizar remixes para artistas de la talla de Extrawelt, Minilogue y Applescal, e incluso estrenar material en uno de los subsellos de Traum, Zaubernuss.

Trabajo Reciente: Metamorfosis EP

Mig Dfoe mantiene su relevancia en la vanguardia electrónica con lanzamientos recientes. Su más nuevo trabajo, el Metamorfosis EP, ejemplifica su constante evolución sonora y su habilidad para transformar ideas complejas en paisajes sonoros cautivadores. El EP añade una nueva capa a su ya diverso catálogo, el cual incluye piezas envolventes como "Ataxia" y "Ocaso", así como trabajos anteriores que cimentaron su reputación, como el "Adios Corazon" EP.

Con una base de seguidores que aprecian su enfoque en la calidad técnica y la resonancia emocional, Mig Dfoe continúa siendo una figura relevante que equilibra la experimentación con la profundidad melódica, consolidándose como un constructor de atmósferas que desafían la noción de lo que debe ser la música electrónica.

Im pretty important … I like getting lost at music festivals.. 
Loyal to the game since 1979

Llewellyn - Falling Apart (Snippet)

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