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We are proud and extremely humbled to present to you our very first release, "Unveiled" by rising German starlet "Phil".

Phil is based in Mainz not to far from Frankfurt home to the legendary club Robert Johnson. An astute music connoisseur who selects every instrument he uses with care and caresses every tone as if his life depended upon it. On listening to the three original tracks served up by Phil you instantly get a feel for this young artists character and musical vision. Also a very keen vinyl enthusiast it is no surprise that Phil has landed an internship at Freebase Records.

We welcome Phil into the Steppers & Sleepers family and look forward to working with him again in the near future.

On Remix duty we have [anon.] label and Othertones Records Co-owner, Dan Farserelli who needs no introduction. The Londoner is an integral part of the cities underground scene, and one of few who can say they have played in all three rooms at fabric and we hope you enjoy his Tresor style remix of "No Surroundings".

Coming Soon

Soundcloud: phil e. 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pjisadj

Phil - No Surroundings (Dan Farserelli Remix) [Preview]

Steppers & Sleepers is back just in time for spring with our fifth release.

Without further ado, we present to you a stellar duo hailing from Switzerland by the name of https://soundcloud.com/pressure-mode.

These two talented producers caught our ears as solo artists first hand (https://soundcloud.com/gregorydub & https://soundcloud.com/safak-rarebeats) and as we dug deeper we learned that they also produced as a duo. Gregory and Safak have been friends for near on a decade and they are heavily inspired buy 4x4 house from way back when. The MPC200XL is there weapon of choice and these jazz collectors certainly have endeared themselves to us. Welcome..

On remix duty we present to you an artist we hold in high regard and one that is close to our hearts at Steppers & Sleepers, https://soundcloud.com/chris-wj. Formerly of Coventry (UK) and now Massachusetts, United States, https://soundcloud.com/chris-wj is somewhat of an enigma to his following.

He concerns himself with rhythm and delivery, thanks to exposure to a percussionists ideal at a young age. His discography is modest at best, but his armory of unreleased edits and productions is mighty. His roots are subliminally Erick Morillo and early Strictly Rhythm. https://soundcloud.com/chris-wj is very much apart of our DNA here at Steppers & Sleepers as he more than anyone else is largely responsible for effecting the early years of https://soundcloud.com/augustus_gloop as a mentor. A lot more to come from this talented producer and DJ.

For the second remix on the 'STS EP' we bring to you the Mainz based https://soundcloud.com/tilman. A soulful guy and a producers, producer. We have been waiting a while to have https://soundcloud.com/tilman affect us with his wizardry and he blesses us with a truly inspiring acid house take on the 'Beat MPC'. If you collect vinyl then you will know of his https://soundcloud.com/klamauk label founded in 2008 home to a string of impressionistic cuts. a producer very much in love with samples, synthesizers and drum machines and very much in our hearts.


Pressure Mode - Morc (Original Mix)[Preview]

Frits Wentink launches his new label Bobby Donny with ‘Live Fast, Dwayne Young’.  Bobby Donny has been set up to primarily feature Frits Wentink’s own tracks, but focusing on the wonkier, more lo-fi house edge of his sound.  The emphasis will be on tracks that are hardware jams on Rhodes, Juno 60 or mpc, then structured later. 

His first EP on Bobby Donny opens with ‘Dwayne Young’, which puts the fun into funky with its deep vibe, filtered vocals and creative samplings.  Slowing it down, ‘Rio’ is next, like a short but sweet interlude of off-kilter slow-mo experimentation.  Then it’s back to the grooving house beats of ‘Guacamole’ with its jazzy backbone, before the melodious ‘Q&A’ kicks in, featuring a gorgeously wobbly overtone.  ‘Aquarelle’ is a perfect ending, with distorted elements gradually coming together to find their harmonious compromise.

With ‘Live Fast, Dwayne Young’ Frits Wentink once again displays the hugely creative talents of this much sought after producer.  It’s released on vinyl and digitally 22nd June.

B2 Frits Wentink - Aquarelle

A1 Frits Wentink - Dwayne Young

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WEMOTO RADIO - 035 - DAVID BÖNING

After his 2024 album The Spirit Continues, Tilman returns with Altered Spaces, a tightly focused four-track EP that distills his signature sound into a concise, club-ready format

BUY:
https://tilmans.bandcamp.com/album/altered-spaces

PREMIERE: Tilman - Dance Department (Spirit Mix)

Artist: Tilman
Title: Altered Spaces
Track Title: Need It (Dance Dub)
Label: Pleasant Systems
Cat #: PS013
Release date: 03.10.2025
Format: vinyl, digital

@tilman
@pleasant_systems

After his 2024 album The Spirit Continues, Tilman returns with Altered Spaces, a tightly focused four-track EP that distills his signature sound into a concise, club-ready format.


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Premiere | Tilman - Need It (Dance Dub) [PS013]

German producer Tilman puts his personal spin on Sharon Redd’s classic Activate, delivering two distinct reworks that both nod to the roots of house music while offering fresh dancefloor appeal.

The Metro Mix channels early proto house energy – raw and driving with a no-frills groove that brings out the track’s underground potential. A tribute to stripped-back club tools with just the right amount of grit.

Meanwhile, the Paradise Mix smooths things out, layering warm pads, flowing piano chords and mellow grooves into a deep house rework that feels timeless and inviting.
Both mixes highlight Tilman’s instinct for balance – between function and feeling, rhythm and harmony – and reimagine Activate with care, character, and club awareness.

Activate (Tilman’s Mixes)

Activate (Tilman's Paradise Mix)

Activate 

Activate (Tilmans Paradise Mix) - Sharon Redd

Activate (Tilman's Metro Mix)

Activate (Tilmans Metro Mix) - Sharon Redd

Altered Spaces EP
Label - Pleasant Systems
Released - 3rd October 2025
Format - Vinyl/Digital
BUY FROM - https://inchbyinch.lnk.to/PS013

After his 2024 album The Spirit Continues, Tilman returns with Altered Spaces, a tightly focused four-track EP that distills his signature sound into a concise, club-ready format.

Opening track Make My Body Move sets the tone with soulful vocals, warm piano stabs, a rolling bassline and a breezy Balearic vibe. The Last Resort deepens the mood, layering pads, organ hits and shimmering strings over a steady, driving groove.

Rounding out the EP are two reimagined cuts from The Spirit Continues. Dance Department (Spirit Mix) smooths out the rougher edges of the original, adding organ stabs and a more melodic sensibility. Need It (Dance Dub) transforms the track into a softer, dub-tinged version - hypnotic, restrained and full of subtle movement.

Altered Spaces is classic Tilman: warm, understated house music that's rich in detail and groove - made for dancers and deep listeners alike.

Support ➟➟
https://soundcloud.com/tilman
https://www.instagram.com/tilman_fine/

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PREMIERE: Tilman - The Last Resort [Pleasant Systems]

Rising DJ/producer Tilman reunites with CLASSICS BY KOOKOO, this time reimagining Starshine’s timeless record All I Need Is You with a fresh twist. He brings his signature house touch across three versions, The Claim Mix, The Dub Mix and The Piano Dub. With numerous releases, global sets at venues like Renate Berlin, Djoon Club, and Mumbo Jumbo Musica and over 2M streams on DSPs, Tilman’s momentum is undeniable as he gears up to drop his Activate mixes on December 5th.

All I Need Is You (Tilman's Mixes)

Stream & Buy

All I Need Is You (Tilman's Piano Dub Mix)

All I Need Is you (Tilman's Mixes)

All I Need Is You (Tilman's Dub Mix)

All I Need Is You (Tilman's Claim Mix)

Purchase:

http://slapfunk.bandcamp.com/track/samuel-deep-firdjel-medar-funk-dat

http://www.discogs.com/Various-Raw-Joints-2/release/4428124

B1 Firdjel Medar & Samuel Deep - Funk Dat

Purchase:
http://slapfunk.bandcamp.com/track/daniele-temperilli-rsdh1

http://www.discogs.com/Various-Raw-Joints-2/release/4428124

A1 Daniele Temperilli - RSDH1

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