We are Frankfurt… and we are „ STILL HERE “!

The 1995 launched Techno and House label founded by Toni Rios, Chris Liebing, Andre Walter and Tommy Bingel operated until 1999 before all four went their own ways.
In 2006 Toni Rios and Andre Walter reanimated the legendary label and amongst own releases they also opened their doors for aspiring artrist from the former Techno capital.
 
26 years after launching SOAP Records, Frankfurt is no longer home to a bunch of the most iconic clubs in Europe like it once was but the underground never slept. 
Under the polished facade of the financial metropolis there has always survived a vivid scene maintaining the old spirit.
 
In 2021 after a long pandemical dry spell Toni Rios decided to use his influence in order to unite forces and to bring Frankfurt back on track.
The compilation called " STILL HERE " showcases local artists such as Toni Rios & Ben Shine, Sascha Dive, Drag & Drop, Daniele Casa, Who Cares, Roomservice, TOSZ, Reiner Liwenc, November Reign, techMOUSE & Charles Silence, Le Jardin and proves that the central German city still offers international quality when it comes to electronic music.

Toni Rios now also offers in 2021 – the digital age makes it possible – a platform to the current atist and newly producers from Frankfurt. 
Just as 25 years ago when Toni Rios received small gigs arranged by other DJs, Toni now takes care himself of the new generation. The circle is therefore closed, with a new compilation on his own label Soap Records, followed by an extended collection of new associated EP´s. Let yourself be surprised.

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Premiere: Rico Casazza - Chicago Shuffle Drive - Linea Records

Steffan Blaze makes his label debut on Moon Beam Records this April with a serenely melodic five-track release entitled ‘Iris’.

Nice based DJ & producer Steffan Blaze is a rising name on France's southern house and techno scene. With early releases on Electropical and Gaia Sound, ​Moon Beam Records now welcome Steffan this coming April, as he prepares to deliver five immersive cuts in the form of the ‘Iris’ EP.

Steffan opens the EP with the downbeat ‘Iris’, a richly melodic slice of electronic sounds, combining spiralling leads with eerie soundscapes and distorted elements, whilst ‘Orenoque’ ups the tempo, fusing smooth melodies with atmospheric synths and warped vocal samples. ‘Dreamer Planet’ delves into deep territory fuelled by a vibrant lead, hazy chords and delicate pads to deliver a truly nebulous production. Penultimate cut, ‘Lake Distortion’ continues the cosmic vibe, as arpeggiated synths unite with manipulated vocal chops and spiralling effects. The astonishing ‘Knysna’ rounds out this well-executed EP in style, whilst marking an impressive label debut in the process.

‘Iris’ by Steffan Blaze will be released on Moon Beam Records on 26th April 2021.

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Iris

PREMIERE: Steffan Blaze - Iris [Moon Beam Records]

Butane - Played Out  [Extrasketch 30]

TDR134 || Medu - Plan B (Original Mix)[Divoc EP] OUT NOW!!!

After his great remix for Tom Pooks & Joy Kitikonti's New Dawn past spring, Belgian super freak KOLOMBO presents his first EP on Family Piknik Music with 2 bombs co-produced along with the fast-rising duo EYES FACES.'We Hate It' is a tech-house burner with an addictive bass loop, while 'Rockin' plays with some acid elements. On the remixes duty, we get two Family Piknik talents : PONTIAS + SEBASS.After being remixed by Booka Shade & KIKO on his latest release, PONTIAS dives into a dark groove, both addictive & freaky. SEBASS drops some higher energy, somewhere in between Acid, Tech & Progressive.

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PREMIERE: Kolombo & Eyes Faces - Rockin (SEBASS REMIX) [Family Piknik Music]

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Premiere : Tibi Dabo & Dan Galgo - Bibliote-k (PP001)

Revolution 1988 EP is an innovative interpretation of early House and Acid House vibes. Clocking in at 125 Bpm on the A side, it sets the mood for the sonic exploration of naturally expressed, impactful and upbeat classic house piano riffs and a tight rhythm section, contaminated with a punchy bassline and rich percussive elements. To complete the journey, it’s also worth mentioning the effortless contribution of well worked out vocals and dubby kind of FXs that will lift the dancefloor to the very last beat.

The Red Pill can’t be labelled as a B side, in that it is a dancefloor filler of its own. Creating an 80s feel, it’s driven by funky, low rumbling bassline, and an articulated, snappy, sharp percussions, it infuses pure dancefloor energy with disco vibes and organic grooves. It encapsulates the listener/dancer in an immersive sonic bubble of exquisitely full range textures, emotional layers and sound stage experience. Again, meaningful vocals and piano grooves intermix with reggae/dub FXs and delays. Stick around for the finale and get ready for the unexpected ....

A1 Revolution 1988
B1 The Red Pill

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Groovedesign Kollective - Revolution 1988 EP (GMK001)

Nikitscher - That’s The Way (Original Mix)

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Minimono
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Bosconi Records
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Premiere: Minimono - Himself When [Bosconi]

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Ron Trent - Morning Fever (Cross Edit)

Soap Records was launched in 1995 by the four friends Toni Rios, André Walter, Thomas Bingel & Chris Liebing, as the gentlemen could not find at that time an adequate label for their unpublished tracks. Up to approximately 1999 they published 12 maxis, amongst classical and US inspired house and gray zone, operated between house and techno. In today’s time this would surely be categorized as techno-house.

The project Soap Records rests after that, as all four went on their separate ways. Up to approximately 1999 they published 12 maxis. Soap was a part of UCMG Germany. After many years of successfully working on other projects, in 2006 Tony Rios & Andre Walter find together their way back to the studio.

This year the circle closes in. Tony Rios & Andre Walter have a finished longplayer ready, but similar to 13 years ago, no suitable label for their material. After nearly 10 years of sleeping beauty time, Soap Records is being re-animated by Toni Rios & André Walter in 2008. This time without Thomas Bingel and Chris Liebing, who are involved in other projects and naturally no longer participating.

Soap Records got new dedicated friends involved to the scenery, the music continues also on a digital label, to bring forward the thoughts and to take care of the heritage...

With new Artists and a new "Setup", Soap Records tries to enjoy their own artists and music lovers around the globe. The new concept, including the "Label-Showcases" with new Artists, reaches new banks and will hit in high waves.

Be prepared for essential electronic music, brought to you from the middle of Germany! Legends may sleep, but they will never die...

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