It’s been a while since Flashbaxx released his critically acclaimed The Changing Tides EP (Blackfish Productions / BaxxBeatMusic). Flashbaxx mastermind Daniel Stenger began working on an album to follow the EP in 2008, but inspiration was fleeting and music making was difficult, and Daniel was not satisfied with his early drafts. He seemed to lose his enthusiasm, so the producer decided to take a break from Flashbaxx and devote himself to other projects.

Not that Daniel was resting … rather, he was restless. He expanded his record label BaxxBeatMusic, produced and recorded other bands and artists, composed music for commercials, and frequently performed as DJ. From time to time a Flashbaxx loop appeared on his sequencer, but he still was not able to complete the puzzle. But after a few years of all this activity and exposure to the music of others (in the clubs as well as the studios) Daniel’s inspiration returned and he was finally ready to push the Flashbaxx musical vision into 2013.

The fog first lifted in 2011 when Daniel produced “So Close To Midnight” in a single evening, signaling a triumphant return to the studio. In the next eighteen months Daniel prodded Flashbaxx back to life, track by track. It was like awakening from long creative hibernation, and Daniel’s newfound creative joy is evident in the album’s music.

After the foundation was set, the work on the album concept began. When the Aschaffenburg-based producer couldn’t find a sonic connection between two songs he remedied this by producing a new joint to fill the gap and complete the desired arc of the record. Eventually the thirteen tracks formed a cohesive excursion, and Daniel’s feeling of accomplishment inspired the album’s title: Something To Believe.

Certainly the strength of the album lies in its versatility. To begin, Stenger combines soulful downtempo and smooth soul with brass kicking nu-funk. The album then takes a trip down the coast of Latin America while grooving through disco and deep house-influenced club tracks. Eventually, things resolve surprisingly in a Bill Conti manner, transporting the listener to when the movie Rocky had just appeared in cinemas. Following his passion for funk and jazz Daniel gave much attention to the organic details, combining this with more loop oriented songs, settling for a sound somewhere between the couch and the dance floor. It’s a bit ‘old school,’ but far away from being frumpy … sometimes laid back, sometimes demanding body motion. Flashbaxx isn’t reinventing the wheel, but the truck now has some cool new slippers.

Besides guest musicians like The Haszlbeatz and Christoph Matyaschek, Flashbaxx worked with vocalists Tanja Proessler and Mathias Fischer as well as the very brilliant Seth Sharp from distant Reykjavik. The appearance of guest musicians and vocalists marks a first for Flashbaxx and gives Something To Believe the stamp of a producer album. Flashbaxx is back … and he’ll make you a believer.

We Just Listen To It (Preview)

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Flashbaxx - Gazelle EP
Cat-No: GROOVTRX001
Label: Groovers Traxx - GVL Labelcode 102572
release: June 20th 2025

01. Flashbaxx - Gazelle
02. Flashbaxx - Wildchild
03. Flashbaxx - Feels Real Good
04. Flashbaxx - That Girl


Since 2024, Flashbaxx has been performing again as an electronic 
live act, showcasing his unique mash-ups of disco and house classics. His high-energy performances have already taken him to legendary clubs like the KitKat Club in Berlin. In June 2025 selected tracks from his live set will be released as “Gazelle” EP on the newly founded label Groovers Trax (Leipzig), fulfilling his longheld dream of creating an uncompromising house record with a disco twist. 

From 2016 to 2025, Stenger was part of the podcast Proseccolaune, where he further honed his comedic talent. Today, this is reflected in his own comedy and music content on social media, striking a balance between accessible entertainment and subcultural authenticity—earning him a steadily growing fanbase. 
Daniel Stenger lives in Aschaffenburg (DE), works in his studio where he produces music, podcasts, content and musical projects for the advertising industry.

That Girl (Short Version)

Gazelle (Short Version)

Wildchild (Short Version)

Ich hatte die Ehre mein neues Live-Set in Innsbruck auf dem Bogenfest spielen zu dürfen – und das vor einer absolut traumhaften Kulisse! Trotz des frühen Slots hat sich der Platz bis zum Ende meiner Performance richtig gut gefüllt und es war mir ein Vergnügen, neue Sounds und Edits zu testen und die Energie mit euch zu teilen.

Ein großes Dankeschön geht auch an die Orga für die Einladung und die top technische Betreuung. Und vor allem an meine Crew, ohne die diese Aufzeichnung nicht möglich gewesen wäre. 

I had the honor of performing my new live set in Innsbruck at the Bogenfest – all in front of an absolutely stunning backdrop! Despite the early slot, the square filled up nicely by the end of my performance, and it was a real pleasure to test out new sounds and edits and share the energy with all of you.

A big thank you to the organizers for the invitation and the excellent technical support. And most importantly, to my crew – this recording wouldn’t have been possible without you.

#Flashbaxx #LiveSet #Bogenfest #DiscoHouse #MashupVibes #Innsbruck

Live @ Bogenfest 2025, Innsbruck

Feels Real Good (Short Version)

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GiGi Girls „Pantaloni Rossi“ (HADE’s 1995 Rimini Remix) [Papercup Records]
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Mafikizolo „Loot“ (MAW Dub Alt Mix) [MAW Records]
Dam Swindle Featuring LYMA „Kiki“ [Heist Recordings]

Fortunea Radioshow #169 // hosted by Klaus Benedek 2025-08-06

HSH Guest DJ Mix by Daniel Stenger aka "Flashbaxx" (Aschaffenburg, Germany)

airplay: August, 29th 2025  /  8:00 pm
station: TIDE.radio (FM, cable network, DAB+, livestream)

Bio:
Since being discovered by the Mainz-based lounge label “Wohnton” in 2003, Flashbaxx’s jazz and funky beats have been featured on international compilations including releases on Sony Music, EMI, and Ministry of Sound. His productions appear alongside artists such as Moby, Jazzanova, Blank & Jones, Die Fantastischen Vier and Bonobo and are regularly played by renowned DJs and tastemakers like Rainer Trüby (Compost, DE), Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts, UK), and Mark Farina (OM Records, US).
His latest EP Take Care My Friend (NuNorthern Soul, UK / 2022) was enthusiastically received by the scene. For the remix EP (NuNorthern Soul, UK / 2023), he brought on board renowned producers such as Atjazz and Moods.
In his "feel-good" DJ sets, he effortlessly blends various styles, ranging from downbeat to house with elements of disco, boogie, jazz and funk. Since 2024, Flashbaxx has been performing again as an electronic live act, showcasing his unique mash-ups of disco and house classics. His high-energy performances have already taken him to legendary clubs like the KitKat Club in Berlin. In June 2025 selected tracks from his live set will be released as “Gazelle” EP on the newly founded label Groovers Trax (Leipzig), fulfilling his long-held dream of creating an uncompromising house record with a disco twist.
From 2016 to 2025, Stenger was part of the podcast Proseccolaune, where he further honed his comedic talent. Today, this is reflected in his own comedy and music content on social media, striking a balance between accessible entertainment and subcultural authenticity earning him a steadily growing fanbase.
Daniel Stenger lives in Aschaffenburg (DE), works in his studio where he produces music, podcasts, content and musical projects for the advertising industry. His musical expertise has made him a sought-after collaborator. Prestigious companies including RTL, BERTELSMANN, GARNIER, PANTENE, OLAZ, MERCEDES BENZ, PHANTASIALAND, SPARKASSE, AIRBUS, and VERIVIOX regularly Stenger for their brand’s music production.
The guest mix was live recorded at the "Bogenfest 2025" (Innsbruck, Austria).


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HSH Guest DJ Mix by Daniel Stenger aka Flashbaxx

Five years have gone by since the last Flashbaxx release LIVINGROOM ADVENTURES. In the meantime, the title track appeared on dozens of compilations all over the world, among these giants like JAZZANOVA, TOSCA and MO' HORIZONS, just to name a few. But stagnancy is strange to Daniel Stenger: he worked as remixer and producer (PNFA, KayGrove, NUDE), performed sets
as DJ and live gigs with his electronic live act SONIC SOUL DIVISION, founded his custom sound company BAXXBEATMUSIC, produced and licensed music for TV-commercials and image movies (Riu Hotels, BAT, Deutsche Bank, Trekstore etc... ), released the debut album HERBST with the post-rock band FITZCARRALDO and toured 40 cities in three countries.

In January 2008, the label division has been added to BAXXBEATMUSIC. The upcoming release FLASHBAXX – The Changing Tides EP is the first BAXXBEATMUSIC artist release and also marks a big change in Flashbaxx' musical style: the tides have changed..

Goodbye Soundscape – Hello Groove!

Far away from exchangeable Chill Out productions without any soul, THE CHANGING TIDES EP impresses with a fresh organic mood, with smooth beats and an invincible passion for sampled instruments or instruments played by the boss himself. Whereas some kind of „sound fatcap“ is used for one track (IMU), the other shows off with great focus on details (VOODOO THERAPY).
Artfully programmed NuJazz breaks meet a deep Rhodes Piano (CHANGING TIDES), and the simple lick of a semi-acoustic Hohner guitar turns a Lounge track into a catchy tune (STAINLESS). The audience slides from Hip-Hop to House flavoured tracks, but actually never changes the genre. The record perfectly suits the living room as well as the dance floor. With THE CHANGING TIDES EP Daniel Stenger aka Flashbaxx has doubtlessly released a great album. With its playing time of 40 minutes it can't be called EP anymore. But we, at BAXXBEATMUSIC, don't give a damn about that, as long as the music is as good as this one right here!

Flashbaxx - Sand Bank

The first track by Flashbaxx for a very very long time.

So Close To Midnight

Klaus Benedek grew up in a small town near Vienna. His interest in electronic music began during the 90s techno hype. He spent hours watching video clips on MTV and viva and thus gaining knowledge about electronic music. In 2004, he began teaching himself to produce. Gathering his inspiration wherever he could, he began collecting 12" vinyl records the same year and 2 years later got his first dj-gigs. From 2008 till 2010 he was one of the resident DJs at the MNML Thursdays in the Camera Club. In 2012 he started with Alex Kolodziej the event-series Tellerbetrieb. Currently he finds most of his inspiration in Chicago House, Deep House, Disco and Breakbeat. After releases on labels like Petrol Dollar, Subversaal, rekooda, Soul Shift Music, Clean and Dirty Recordings and tanzbar, Klaus launched his own label forTunea in 2014.

to be continued ...

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Since being discovered by the Mainz-based lounge label “Wohnton” in 2003, Flashbaxx’s jazz and funky beats have been featured on international compilations—including releases on Sony Music, EMI, and Ministry of Sound. His productions appear alongside artists such as Moby, Jazzanova, Blank & Jones, Die Fantastischen Vier and Bonobo and are regularly played by renowned DJs and tastemakers like Rainer Tru by (Compost, DE), Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts, UK), and Mark Farina (OM Records, US). 

His latest EP Take Care My Friend (NuNorthern Soul, UK / 2022) was enthusiastically received by the scene. For the remix EP (NuNorthern Soul, UK / 2023), he brought on board renowned producers such as Atjazz and Moods.

In his "feel-good" DJ sets, he effortlessly blends various styles, ranging from downbeat to house with elements of disco, boogie, jazz and funk. Since 2024, Flashbaxx has been performing again as an electronic live act, showcasing his unique mash-ups of disco and house classics. His high-energy performances have already taken him to legendary clubs like the KitKat Club and Heideglühen in Berlin. In June 2025 selected tracks from his live set will be released as “Gazelle” EP on the newly founded label Groovers Trax (Leipzig), fulfilling his longheld dream of creating an uncompromising house record with a disco twist. 

From 2016 to 2025, Stenger was part of the podcast Proseccolaune, where he further honed his comedic talent. Today, this is reflected in his own comedy and music content on social media, striking a balance between accessible entertainment and subcultural authenticity—earning him a steadily growing fanbase.
Daniel Stenger lives in Aschaffenburg (DE), works in his studio where he produces music, podcasts, content and musical projects for the advertising industry. His musical expertise has made him a sought-after collaborator. Prestigious companies—including RTL, BERTELSMANN, GARNIER, PANTENE, OLAZ, MERCEDES BENZ, PHANTASIALAND, AIRBUS, and VERIVIOX—regularly Stenger for their brand’s music production.

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