PRE-ORDER: https://smilingphases.bandcamp.com/album/smiling-comp-vol-1

While summer is already in full swing, we have compiled the perfect soundtrack for your sunset or sunrise parties. Here is Smiling Comp Vol.1, featuring 8 tracks that reflect our influences, ranging from Balearic and progressive to electro and trance vibes, created by local and international artists we've encountered on our travels.

The compilation opens with a progressive piano track by @breezysmusic, evoking a nostalgic vibe from years before we were even born. "Insomnia 92" is followed by "Some Magnetic Way" by @geo-taguchi, capturing the perfect Balearic summer mood. Next is @doubluremusic with "Looping Loop," a close friend who once again proves he’s a top-notch electro producer.

Some of our co-founders are also featured in the compilation, each showcasing their unique talents: "Call It a Day" by @arvemusic highlights his electro and rock inspirations, while @nairless-music makes a striking return with "Celestial Infinity," ideal for an afternoon in Tisno for those in the know.

We then enter peak dancefloor euphoria with the progressive "Spellbound," the debut release from @eclectic_elektra! @aidenfrancis needs no introduction; his energetic "Pomona Beach" definitely sets the tone for an endless summer. Finally, our dear friend @shader_dj perfectly closes this compilation with "Nighcrawler," leading us into a trancey and nostalgic atmosphere until the end of the night.

Mastering: Analogcut Mastering
Artwork: Maelshake

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[SMPHVA001] Smiling Comp Vol.1

Passion, creativity, electronic music and smiles.

Any enquiries: smilingphasesrecords@gmail.com

Exploring shifting textures, dynamic rhythms, and immersive soundscapes.

shamelessly nickin ur hi-hats since 1988.

resident on @noodsradio
i also run @familiarstrangersbristol

tech support: dotmotif [at] gmail [doot] com

DMs not monitored 💌
Bookings: aidenfrancismusic@gmail.com
Send me music: promosforaiden@gmail.com
🌎🌍🌏

dates:
~2025~
07.02 Chorus, Soup, Manchester [b2b April]
08.02 Corsica Studios, London
22.02 Freak Queer Rave, Islington Mill, Manchester
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15.03 Bootstraat, Hasselt
28.03 CLUB RAUM, Amsterdam
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12.04 Joyride, Hidden, Manchester
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25.05 High Hoops, The White Hotel, Manchester
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13.06 Progressive Connexion, Satori, Rennes, France
14.06 BASH!, Electrowerkz, London
21.06 High Hoops, The White Hotel, Manchester
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05.07 Gut Level, Sheffield
12.07 MultiMulti Festival, London
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02.08 MILK, Dali, Cork
23.08 Bent, The DBA, Manchester
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20.09 Heatstroke, NTs Loft, London
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24.10 Confidence Man presents...,Warehouse Project, Manchester
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06.12 TBA, Manchester
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DJ & Sound Designer
Co-founder of @smilingphases
Last Mix, Gigs and Contact ⤵️
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Booking : smilingphasesrecords@gmail.com

More to come in 2025

2025:
11.04 - ?
07.03 - ?
18.01 - 42 Marches, Paris
01.01 - Liquid Palms Radio

2024:
02.11 - Club Malasana, Madrid
07.09 - La Marbrerie, Paris
08.05 - Rex Club, Paris
05.04 - Live Bar, Paris
17.02 - Le 9b, Paris

2023:
02.12 - Point Ephémère, Paris
29.09 - Rotonde Stalingrad, Paris
30.08 - Canal Barboteur, Paris
22.07 - Food Society, Paris
21.07 - Petit Bain, Paris
10.06 - Basscule Open Air, Paris
18.05 - Rex Club, Paris
25.03 - L'International, Paris
18.03 - La Rotonde Stalingrad, Paris
04.03 - Black Lion, Hossegor
27.01 - La Java, Paris

2022:
02.12 - La Rotonde Stalingrad - Paris
14.07 - Canal Barboteur - Paris
07.07 - Badaboum - Paris
29.04 - Seguin - Boulogne-Billancourt
01.04 - La Rotonde Stalingrad - Paris

Eclectic Elektra has shaped her sound through years of digging across cities and scenes, moving through various shades of house and beyond. Her sets blend progressive textures, tribal rhythms, sun-drenched Balearic warmth with soulful grooves and cosmic layers, always rooted in feeling, rhythm and curiosity.

Now based in Brussels after immersing herself for a decade in Berlin, Eclectic Elektra has brought her distinctive sound to some of the city’s iconic venues including Globus/Tresor, Renate, Sisyphos, Lighthouse Plötzensee and Kater, and is now reaching clubs across Europe. As co-founder of Cosmic Circuit, she’s passionate about building inclusive spaces for creativity, community and emerging talent. She also co-founded ÍNTIMO, an event series dedicated to warm, soulful sounds and deeper connection on the dancefloor.

On her RBL Berlin radio show Released Control, she explored early house and forgotten dancefloor gems alongside special guests, a vintage spirit that also echoes in her debut release on the Parisian label Smiling Phases. With new music in the works and a growing creative vision, Eclectic Elektra continues to evolve as both a selector and a producer.

Catch me here   🫧🌱👽💜 
~~~~ 2025
18.01 Desert Land Invites, Lille 🇫🇷
14.02-20.02  Embaúba, Alagoas 🇧🇷
28.02 Kopjek Clubnight, Groningen 🇳🇱
08.03 ÍNTIMO, Orangerie Neukölln
21.03 Fitzroy with @supertonicberlin, Berlin
05.04 Cosmic Circuit @ Zur Klappe, Berlin
04.05 Sisyphos, Berlin
16.05 Pulva @ Zur Klappe, Berlin
17.05 (Hosting) ÍNTIMO, Orangerie Neukölln
11-13.07 Desert Land Festival 🇫🇷
24-27.07 Feel Festival
07.08 All-Night-Long @ Crackbellmer, Berlin
08.08 liquid palms at Soho House, Barcelona 🇪🇸
15.08 Sisyphos Wintergarten, Berlin
22.08 Plötzensee, Berlin (cancelled)
13.09 Kater, Berlin
03.10 FIXY Clubnight, Groningen 🇳🇱
10.10 Daisylusion @ Guinguette Chez Alriq, Bordeaux 🇫🇷
06.12 Orangerie Neukölln, Berlin
12.12 GIMIC Radio, Brussels 🇧🇪

~~~~ 2026
16.01 Cosmic Circuit takeover @ Kater, Berlin
08.03 Fitzroy, Berlin