With „I DARE YOU II“, Xzavier Stone unlifted the veil: Removing the usual hard-hitting drums and pop structures he highlighted the meticulous sound design that has made up a big part of his signature sound. This culminated in a soothing and ever evolving 26 min soundscape. With I DARE YOU II (Interpolated Versions), the artist invites friends to re-interpret his sonics. Whether it's made up of one sequence or many; there weren’t any rules to the creation process. This open approach resulted in a variety of interpolations - featuring a vocal debut by American musician and DJ P. Morris, the Dutch duo KEY/GEN, Montreal’s producer and DJ Martyn “M.” Bootyspoon, Swiss producers and artists 2AAB, Kombé, Modulaw and Tobias Koch, french pianist Joseph Schiano di Lombo, genre-bending French producer Brodinski and Xzavier’s frequent collaborator Phillip Jondo from Cologne.

Original compositions by Xzavier Stone
Mastered by Modulaw
Artwork based on a still by Enayet Kabir's video work for "I DARE YOU II"
www.instagram.com/_enayet/

I DARE YOU II (Modulaw Interpolation)

full discography listed on xzavierstone.com

bookings/inquiries: xzavier@xzavierstone.com

Music label based in Cologne
19.07.25 - SPA at Open Ground
28.05.25 - SPA at Salon des Amateurs
28.03.25 - SPA w/ Mechatok - Jaki, Köln
06.12.24 - SPA presents perila, Xzavier Stone, luxxuryproblems & Sarah San - Cherry Hill, Köln
19.10.24 - NoS w/ Kode9, aya, HiTech, luxxuryproblems+++
07.09.24 - SPA recordings at Open Ground
23.08.24 - SPA x KALKAIRS w/ Ultrafog, Joyul, Inwoo Jung
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MDLW - THE SONGWEAVER

Merlin Modulaw is a sonic architect who constructs immersive worlds and identities through the medium of sound. His artistic endeavors encompass a diverse array of approaches, spanning composition, production, performance, multimedia works and spatial audio. 

From an early age, his fascination with the convergence of various influences fueled a quest for innovation.
He seamlessly blends experimental electronic music and sound art with classical composition, contemporary rap, dancehall, and R&B, along with regional club-music styles. This unconventional fusion reveals the underlying parallels, forging a musical language that defies traditional boundaries.
Guided by a keen ear for innovative sound design and a talent for captivating performances across various mediums, Modulaw's artistic vision takes tangible form. Whether presenting acousmatic experiences, DJ-sets, performances, sound installations, or his own musical creations, he consistently pushes the limits of his artistic expression.

Having studied sound design and electroacoustic composition, Modulaw's creative exploration extends beyond the realm of music. He ventures into new territories such as videoworks and print, expanding the boundaries of his creative expression.