Space and time both play a role in pølaroit’s music. A felt connection to Jonas and Marius’ hometowns  in Northern Germany, their geography, as well as a  sense of pertaining to a specific instant in time, a  generation, are both expressed in the duo’s strain  of melodic deep house, “We see our music as a  snapshot of time and music,” they say. The chosen  name for the duo, pølaroit, is a reference to this  idea of capturing a moment and it tributes both  their northern roots (Polar) as well as the birthplace  of techno (Detroit).  

Jonas and Marius, both in their mid-twenties, grew  up near Hanover - yet it was only in 2018 that they  crossed paths for the first time. Prior to that, Jonas  had been developing his own work as a pianist,  influenced by neo-classical artists such as Nils  Frahm and Olafur Arnalds as well as scoring pieces  for film and advertisement. Marius on the other hand, who had been playing the drums since a  young boy, started his musical path at sixteen  deeply influenced by his interest in percussion and  the urban electronic music scene of the time. When  both met at a Christmas market in Hanover, after  one too many cups of glühwein, they set a studio  date just for fun. From that first day it became  immediately clear to both that Jonas’ melancholic piano melodies weaved themselves seamlessly to finish into otherwise hard-electro, “We love the imperfect, human touch and want to transport this feeling into electronic music,” says Jonas, “We recognised that everything gets faster and faster in our society, and that there is a certain perfectionism floating in our generation. That is not the way we see our music, we want to be more and more in the moment when creating,” adds Marius.  The EP’s track Underwater encompasses the desire for honesty by the use of a detuned piano, while the sound of waves that is heard throughout Cala calls forth a natural and earthly force. The title track, Pure features field recordings of a brick smashing against a wall – with it the veneer of perfection is also shattered. Their interest in “keeping things real" also informs the gear the duo chooses to work with - mainly analog synths and  tape machines - as well as, of course, their collaboration with singers Luna Morgenstern on Perfect Strangers and Margret on Underwater who add warmth and intimacy to tracks through their voices. Their quest for an authentic, unreproducible sound is also the reason why playing live is an important part of pølaroit’s act.  Through five incredibly catchy tracks, Pure is an EP which evokes nostalgia. The longing expressed through whimsical melodies and a full-bodied bass calls forth a time when things weren’t always polished or airbrushed. Such an approach has uncovered the magic at the heart of pølaroit’s music and what makes this enigmatic, astute duo so very special; their ability to create a mature and contemporary sound that retains purity. 

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pølaroit [Stil vor Talent / Ki Records] - Mix #148

For more info and download visit: https://bit.ly/3T8Nqh5

“Hi Electronic Groove and thanks for hosting my mix! I included a wide range of my favorite songs, old and some brand new tracks. It’s music, which I used to listen to on SoundCloud when I started making electronic music, and which inspired me a lot, as well as my own latest releases and collaborations. Songs like 'The XX (Talul Edit)', for example, really shaped my musical taste and it’s a little bit sad that this kind of unofficial creative edits can’t be found on most of the streaming services nowadays anymore.”

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Mix info & Download

EG.909 Fejká

Burning Man Morning Mix (Parra For Cuva, Christian Loffler, Monolink, Lane 8..)

🌔 RadioShow 🌖
Germany - 18 / 04 / 24
Broadcast by Ibiza Global Radio & Beat 100.9 FM

23:00 - 00:00 CET (Spain)
15:00 - 16:00 CST (México City)

Guest // https://soundcloud.com/fejka

🌔 Tracklist 🌖
Arutani - New Beginnings (unreleased)
Fejká - Shades of You (Tor Remix)
London Grammar - If you wait (Riva Starr Remix)
Bebetta feat. Hidden Empire - All of Us
Radiohead - Everything in it’s right Place (Sam Goku Edit)
Jordan Rakei - Eye to Eye (Dan Kye Remix)
Tunnelvisions - Waiting for the morning
The xx - Crystalized (Edu Imbernon Remix)
Fejká - Maara (Unreleased)
Tor - Inkeri (Fejká Remix)
Frankey & Sandrino - Ways of the Sun

🌔 BIO 🌖
‘Fejká’ is not just a word, but a concept - a melodic blend between soft, dreamy atmospheres and the punchy vibe of techno. Wavering between those two worlds like a lone wanderer, he developed his own unique way to find a perfect balance between both. 

Originally from the Black Forest in Germany, he began producing his first tracks at 17. Influences such as Kiasmos, HVOB and Christian Löffler contributed significantly to his development and shaped his atmospheric, and yet punchy style, until he received a personal invite from none other than Christian Löffler himself to join his label, Ki Records. Having finished his studies in audiovisual media in 2019 in Stuttgart, he released his first studio album, ‘Reunion’, which only increased the excitement and quickly established him as a full-time artist in the scene. 

After touring numerous European countries before the pandemic, Fejká returned in the fall of 2022 with his highly anticipated second album "Hiraeth", followed by a sold-out EU tour and performances in cities such as Tokyo and Singapore.

After the release of his remix album "Hiraeth" Remixed, whose tracks like "Shades of You (Tor Remix) landed at #1 spot on the biggest chill playlist on Apple Music, Fejká turned to collaborations with artists like Christian Löffler or Jan Blomqvist. At the end of 2023, following the success of "Hiraeth" he embarked on his biggest European tour to date with over 25 shows in 2 months.

🌔 Social networks 🌖
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VWvUvjaHaW1OeXtcVISu9
www.instagram.com/fejkaofficial
www.facebook.com/fejkamusic
www.instagram.com/mooncycles_mx/
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Cycle 42 // Fejká

A luminous reflection on the value hidden beneath fragility. Each piece unfolds like rare metal under pressure: it shines, cracks, and reveals textures of quiet power and inner fire. The melodies shine between gold and shadows, tracing the subtle balance between what is lost and what endures when the spirit remembers its true value.

Golden Silence

I felt privileged to play at Robot Heart, and cherry on (their 10th anniversary) cake, it was my first 🤖❤ set. Dreamlike vibe, memorable gig, happy tribe. From the bottom of my ❤: thanks.

https://soundcloud.com/guylalibertedj

Photo: John Dill

Guy Laliberté - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

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Gorje Hewek & Izhevski - All Day I Dream 2018

Lost Desert - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2018

A perfect example of something that is delicious because it is sweet, bitter and sour at the same time is today’s fantastic cocktail by Fejká. His smooth creation for Schirmchendrink is a very desirable sip, and the light sugary melodies but sour and sometimes bitterish melancholy is a flavor that is absolutely lovable!

Based in Stuttgart, Brian Zajak, aka Fejká, began his musical career at the age of 17. Torn between the atmospheric vibe and the calm of ambient music, as well as the state of absolute ecstasy that provokes the powerful beat of techno, Fejká couldn’t decide which direction his music production would take. Thus, he decided to experiment with both.

Drawn to artists such as Christian Löffler, HVOB and Kiasmos, the appeal of his style lies in its varied influences, and ability to harness the best of two contrasting genres. It was Christian Löffler himself who approached him, leading to his Debut EP "Twilight" which was released 2017 on Löffler’s Label Ki Records. 

His highly anticipated Debut Album "Reunion" has just been released, also on Ki Records. It is a hugely expansive record that frequently shifts gears between driving rhythms and endless soundscape. Fejká developed a sound with a rich sense of song-craft & melody alongside his ambient deep-house foundations, and we’re happy to hear one of his album tracks in this mix.
Thanks for this exceptional sip, we’re in love!

Cheers,
The Bartenders


Photo credits: Thanks to Giorgos of www.instagram.com/the.g.and.tonic for the beautiful shot on the artwork!


Cheers, 
The bartenders

Link Up!

Fejká 
www.soundcloud.com/fejka
www.facebook.com/fejkamusic
 www.instagram.com/fejkaofficial

Schirmchendrink
www.soundcloud.com/schirmchendrink
www.facebook.com/schirmchendrink
www.instagram.com/schirmchendrink

Schirmchendrink

Ingredients

Sweet, Bitter and Sour | Fejká

Himlen  - Tri

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In the wake of her new Marsh remix, Russian producer Amonita takes the reins for this week’s Anjunadeep Edition.
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Tracklist:
 
1. A Silver Mt. Zion ‘13 Angels Standing Guard 'Round The Side Of Your Bed’ [Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Extended Mix]' (Anjunadeep)
2. First Aid Kit ‘My Silver Lining [Cocho Edit]’ (White)
3. Lee Burridge ‘A Hymn for Your Dreams’ (All Day I Dream)
4. Amonita ‘ID’ (White)
5. Sebastien Leger ‘Stevie’ (Lost Miracle)
6. Marsh ‘There For Me [Amonita Remix]’ (Anjunadeep)
7. Catching Flies ‘Satisfied [Makebo & Amonita Edit]’ (Anjunadeep)
8. ID ‘ID’ (White)
9. Makebo & Amonita ‘Break Your Heart’ (White)
10. ID ‘ID’ (White)
11. Amonita ‘Milky Way’ (White)
12. Borislav Slavov ‘Divinity [Makebo & Amonita Remix]’ (White)
13. boerd ‘Sanctuary’ [Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Extended Mix]' (Anjunadeep)
 
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