The '25 Years of Santorin' compilation marks the pioneering German drum & bass label’s silver anniversary. Many of their biggest tracks of the past quarter-century have been freshly remixed by longtime Santorin family and friends, as well as other renowned talents in the scene.

The compilation brings together every release in the '25 Years of Santorin' series, plus some brand new cuts, and celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades. Here’s to 25 more years.

[Mastering by Simon V / Artwork by Jürgen Frost / Words by Alex Carnegie]

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25 Years of Santorin

Bungles take on the Simon V classic Bomb on the Beach retains its whimsicality, warmth and contemplative spirit and adds a harder edge - a masterclass in what happens when grounded, driving beats and bass combine with the dreamlike and ethereal.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the labels steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone whos been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope youll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

Bomb On The Beach (Bungle Remix)

Simon V - Bomb On The Beach (Bungle Remix) - SAN-2037

With his VIP remix of January, Young Ax returns to one of his first tracks that made a big splash internationally. Its a hyper-saturated reimagining of everything that makes the original great; melancholy-tinged, with trilling trumpets and a bassline that just demands a rewind.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the labels steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone whos been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope youll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

January (VIP)

Young Ax - January (VIP) - SAN-2038

The legendary Digital has taken TGM’s techno-inflected, pin-sharp-stepping ‘Mr. One’ to a whole new place, with a snarling, grimy bassline and ruffneck breakbeat edits. Evoking smoky 90s/00s dancefloors, it’s a track that hits hard and thunderous – a sonic steamroller.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN 

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

Mr. One (Digital Remix)

The Green Man (TGM) - Mr. One (Digital Remix) - SAN-2039

Madcap has reshaped Telmo A’s ‘Arikoleidon’ into a crisp, rolling uplifter that brings together the best of liquid funk and soulful styles in one feelgood, bass-bin-rattling package. With a veteran’s ear, he’s deftly blended elements and influences from across the scene.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

Arikoleidon (Madcap Remix)

Telmo A - Arikoleidon (Madcap Remix) - SAN-2040

A huge anthem in Germany when it was first released over 20 years ago, Concrete Jungle gets the 2023 heatblast by Simon V, while adding his own vivid touch. The strings rise like the morning sun with vocals to burn through the city. A crisp new beat and moving subs are going to make people dance like a cat on the hot tin roof.

I'm a monkey in a concrete jungle cage
I'm an animal in a primal rage
I'm a cat on the hot tin roof
I'm a maniac on the move

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

Concrete Jungle (Simon V Remix)

Duo Infernale - Concrete Jungle (Simon V Remix) - SAN-2041

Frankfurt meets Ipswich. Villem brings the original liquid funk flavour to Beatkonexion's dancefloor mover - adding a warm, oscillating bassline perfect for summer nights. Let Mike Romeo's voice guide you the way in this reimagined classic. Move that body.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

The Way You Move (Villem Remix)

Beatkonexion feat. Mike Romeo - The Way You Move (Villem Remix) - SAN-2042

The Green Man (TGM) gives Cycom's feelgood roller 'Yucatan' his trademark jungle magic. The blissful intro drops into a twisting Reese bassline and heavy Amen break edits, punctuated by the infectious bleeps of the original track. It's a fresh new version that stays faithful to the original.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN 

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

Yucatan (The Green Man (TGM) Remix)

Cycom - Yucatan (The Green Man (TGM) Remix) - SAN-2043

Crowd favourite MC Fava adds heartfelt lyrical layers to this full-vocal cut of Simon V's 'Mind Prison'. It blends diamond-sharp beats with a warm blanket of bass and atmospherics embracing Fava's evocative, yearning vocals.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN 

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

Mind Prison

Simon V feat. MC Fava - Mind Prison - SAN-2044

Northern Zone’s freshly polished new version of his very first Santorin release sparkles with drum & bass soul. The sweeping and sentimental VIP mix of 'Lush Smile' lingers on long bass notes, echoing vocal chops and shimmering synths: warm, life-affirming and luscious.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN 

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

Lush Smile (VIP)

Northern Zone - Lush Smile (VIP) - SAN-2045

In her emotionally charged, jungle-inflected remix of one of Simon V’s biggest tracks, B-complex takes the soaring central melody of ‘Icebreaker’ in a subtle, new direction. Raise your lighters up!

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN 

The '25 Years of Santorin' compilation marks the pioneering German drum & bass label’s silver anniversary. Many of their biggest tracks of the past quarter-century have been freshly remixed by longtime Santorin family and friends, as well as other renowned talents in the scene.

The compilation brings together every release in the '25 Years of Santorin' series, plus some brand new cuts, and celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades. Here’s to 25 more years.

[Mastering by Simon V / Artwork by Jürgen Frost / Words by Alex Carnegie]

Icebreaker (B-complex Remix)

Simon V - Icebreaker (B-complex Remix) - SAN-2046

The brooding ‘Masure’ has been given a crisp, new heavy-stepping remix by Matik. Growling bass snarls underscore the haunting piano line, creating a feel that’s sometimes unnerving and always funky.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN 

The '25 Years of Santorin' compilation marks the pioneering German drum & bass label’s silver anniversary. Many of their biggest tracks of the past quarter-century have been freshly remixed by longtime Santorin family and friends, as well as other renowned talents in the scene.

The compilation brings together every release in the '25 Years of Santorin' series, plus some brand new cuts, and celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades. Here’s to 25 more years.

[Mastering by Simon V / Artwork by Jürgen Frost / Words by Alex Carnegie]

Masure (Matik Remix)

Matik, Subz, Robot Redford - Masure (Matik Remix) - SAN-2046

Simon V’s ‘Cloudspotter’ goes deep and dubby in this understated, rolling remix by Silence Groove. Simon’s vocals drop in and out, interspersed by booming low-end that will give bass bins a solid workout.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN 

The '25 Years of Santorin' compilation marks the pioneering German drum & bass label’s silver anniversary. Many of their biggest tracks of the past quarter-century have been freshly remixed by longtime Santorin family and friends, as well as other renowned talents in the scene.

The compilation brings together every release in the '25 Years of Santorin' series, plus some brand new cuts, and celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades. Here’s to 25 more years.

[Mastering by Simon V / Artwork by Jürgen Frost / Words by Alex Carnegie]

Cloudspotter (Silence Groove)

Simon V - Cloudspotter (Silence Groove Remix) - SAN-2046

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