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After a rather long winter break Tape Lab & Brillman are back on track!
The creative juices from New York and “outside Oslo” are once again flowing:) The process of choosing between many different songs/jams/tracks/ideas can be a slow, laborious task but someone’s gotta do it! Through weeks/even months of trial & error serendipity (once again) saved the day. A guitar take by Brillman from 2008 was forged with that fine Tape Lab release called “Hyper Cerebral” to make a happy jazz-house mix (128 bpm) that is 12:45 minutes long:) Nuff said; enjoy!

Tape Lab & Brillman - Hyper Cerebrillman (Cliquey Remix)

Regulate Mix - 22

A forgotten classic from 1997, rediscovered by the new generation of house leaders.

Originally released in the late ’90s, Marius Acke’s Crucial Traxx EP series is one of those rare gems — deep, funky, soulful, and full of the raw, analog groove that defines the golden age of house. Missed by many at the time, the records are now enjoying a well-deserved revival, championed by today’s leading selectors like Dam Swindle, ANOTR, Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones, Disclosure, Barry Can't Swim, Salute, Chloé Caillet, Known Artist, Sidney Charles, Shonky, Danny Howard and more.

Already a respected figure in the Antwerp scene back then, Marius Acke had co-produced numerous records for Mixz Productions and the iconic ARS label, including remixes for acts like Technotronic. His sound blended US-influenced house with early hip-hop sensibilities and deep, synth-laced textures, earning him a cult following among vinyl diggers and local DJs alike.

Happiness Therapy is proud to give new life to this essential piece of Belgian house history with a reissue of the Crucial Traxx EP series. All tracks have been carefully remastered and will be available on both vinyl and digital formats, including a special limited edition of 100 translucent red vinyl copies. HTCT01 marks the beginning of a reissue series dedicated to the lost gems of Marius Acke’s discography.

More than just a nostalgic reissue, this EP reminds us how visionary Acke’s sound truly was. Rooted in the 90s, but crafted with a timeless sense of balance and soul.

Essential then. Essential now. Marius Acke’s Crucial Traxx EP series proves that real house music never fades, it just waits for the right moment to shine again.

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Marius Acke - Everyday Life [Happiness Therapy Crucial Traxx 01]

Updated Bio – Darius Cole

Darius Cole is an authentic new voice in the international House scene. Born in Los Angeles and musically raised in its streets, he has now found in New York the perfect city to shape his unique style: spoken, powerful, with soulful touches that add warmth and intensity.

A close collaborator of James The Soulful & Waves, and connected to Davis Jr, James Harry, and George Miller, he is part of the AERP🌀MUSIC family, emerging as a fresh voice in the Jackin’ and Soulful House scene.

Still relatively unknown to the wider House audience, Darius brings raw, genuine energy to the dancefloor, blending the roots of black culture with the modern sound of House music.
Jack the Night (Extended Club Mix)
DJ.LUCA.G & DARIUS COLE

Main Vocals: Darius Cole

Music: Michele Gambi, James Harry

Arrangements & Production: DJ.LUCA.G

Label: AERP🌀MUSIC (Italy 2025©️®️)

Jack the Night (Extended Club Mix) DJ.LUCA.G & DARIUS COLE

Welcome to #TapeLab—stay a while and listen. Founded in 2017 by lifelong friends, Tape Lab is a collective of artists and a hub for innovation, always open to collaboration. With the zeal of a self-published memoir, our sound is our own, but you can be the decider. We make music and art that sounds like it was fun to make and stands out in a sea of bland beats. 

As independent artists, we are always exploring new ways to expand our audience and find new creative outlets—especially with other undiscovered artists!

#TapeLab is currently based out of two headquarters in Durham, NC, and The Hamptons, NY.