hi christian i wanna say that i think about you everyday forever 💚 i love you in a strange/stranger way, its about the music maybe, goodbye💚

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"I am Christian S from Cologne. I am part of the Cómeme Family and a DJ since the 90s. Some friends call me "the man with the masterplan" https://soundcloud.com/comeme/chris-s-has-it) but i don’t know why. 

I started with promoting parties in the early nineties. For many years I had a residency in Cologne called "Lost" - together with Matias  Aguayo. These nights were very special and somehow shaped the style I play today. Nowadays i have the oppurtunity - especially within the Cómeme context - to play in amazing places and to visit a lot of different cities. Besides that I play more or less regulary in the "Roxy" Club in Cologne or the "Salon des Amateurs" in Düsseldorf."

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Music To Watch Seeds Grow By welcomes Stella Z to the family, with her ode to the Fig.

PREMIERE: Stella Z - Moraceae Family [Music To Watch Seeds Grow By]

The plane careered through the clouds, emerging through the fog into the deep radiant blue above. This was another world, the stresses of planet earth were left far behind as they sat aboard their flying vessel surrounded by the whizz and whirring of machinery.

Down below the waters raged and the planet fought amongst itself. Yet up here, in their little cabin they were munching upon snacks and cold beverages from a trolley on wheels.

Who cared for what was down below?

Not when they were this high.

The Magus Project remind us why the 90's was a better time as a new EP is unearthed showcasing the sound which accompanied the tail end of the century. Fast paced, driven by electronics with a raw underground edge.

As dance music should be.

PREMIERE: The Magus Project - Wave Control [What Sonic?]

Isabelline curator and label head Practitioner reveals a stunning selection of his own archival productions with 'Portobello Innocent', the third release on the mysterious and acclaimed Berlin-based imprint.

Recorded between 2016 - 2024, these five selected works offer a broad look into Practitioner’s sonic sphere. Introspective club reflections that cover a grand scope of machine-translated human emotions. The EP feels like a dug-up lost tape, timeless tracks untouched by current modes or trends, each composition progressively digging deeper into unknown chasms of the enigmatic producers' distinct sound.

Kala - Hazy and dreamlike, this track layers a wandering dub bassline under a steady house beat, glimmering jazz chords and ethereal textures surround the sonic sphere, evoking flickering memories and lingering mystery.

With 'Portobello Innocent', Practitioner offers a rare glimpse into his abstract realm, crafting magnetic spaces between memory and rhythm, the ancient and the future, the human and machine.


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PREMIERE : Practitioner - Kala

Two foundational releases from Toronto's Strobe Records get a well-deserved reissue on the Clone Classic Cuts series, spotlighting a pivotal moment in North American dance music. While often overshadowed by the Detroit and New York scenes, Toronto's underground in the early '90s was brewing its own potent blend of house and techno - and these tracks are prime examples of that cross-border synergy.

The Hayden Andre Project's contributions sit at the perfect intersection of tribal house rhythms and the emotive, machine-driven pulse of early Detroit techno. There's a raw elegance here - a sense of deep groove layered with just the right amount of percussive tension. It's no surprise that these tracks became staples in the crates of DJs both then and now. The production feels timeless, with hypnotic arrangements that still command the floor over three decades later.

On the flip, Kingdom Come, another alias of Ron Allen, delivers lush, blissed-out house music that channels the soulful energy of New York's golden era while adding a uniquely Canadian sensibility. Allen's piano work, layered with warm pads and swinging drums, gives these tracks an unmistakable vibe - equal parts deep house ecstasy and garage swagger. It's the sound of 3 a.m. euphoria, of packed dance floors and emotional peaks.

This reissue not only shines a light on the underrated Toronto scene but also remind us just how global and interconnected house music was becoming in the early '90s. For both collectors and newcomers, these are essential cuts - testaments to a moment when boundaries between cities and styles were blurred in the name of dance.

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The Hayden Andre Project / Kingdom Come - Tribal Life / Groovy Baby EP [C#CC036]

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They roamed through town leaving a trail of chaos in their wake. Some worshipped them whilst others feared them – that was all part of the charm.

They cared little for the thoughts of others anyway, that was just an afterthought preceded by the mischief that they might cause upon any given evening. As the sunset they gathered on the street corners in gangs to dance and chant, make merriment and cause trouble.

They were baddies all right. As bad as they came.

One day they might regret all of this but as the weekend rolled in at full speed, they too prepared themselves for the heat of the night ahead.

Tom Esselle is set to release a new EP on Rhythm Section International – the now long running London based record label continues its voyage through the meandering world of house music. This time its with a carefully curated collection of tracks which draw for the bounce as much as they deliver on the feels beneath.

PREMIERE: Tom Esselle - Baddies [Rhythm Section International]

Titled ‘Transmission 96′ the new album features ten tracks which has us reminiscing on late night escapades and the dark lofty warehouses of our youth.

Two pioneers of the UK underground, Liftin’ Spirits has been at the forefront of jungle and drum n bass since the early 90’s with Dj Persuasion having earned his credentials as one of the most definitive dj’s in the scene from around the same time all the way up to the present.

There is a splendid air of nostalgia about this release – it sounds exactly as it should, channeling elements of the past alongside modern influences in a way which feels true to the rawness and rugged sensibilities of the genre.

This track is the lead single from the release – a dreamy affair with all the euphoric notes hitting in the right places. All underpinned by quintessential breaks and sounds which might have been lifted straight from an airfield or barn in the 90’s.

PREMIERE: Liftin Spirits & DJ Persuasion - Without Me [Liftin' Spirit Records]

A predecessor to the esteemed Robert Johnson and a stepping stone for Panorama Bar’s very own nd_baumecker.

Founded by Playhouse masterminds Ata and the late Heiko M/S/O it was a Thursday club night that heavily featured house music as a prescription to the ongoing techno fever. Enamored with the US-American roots of it and all things deep, it not only presented the right records, but also their creators and protagonists. 

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The Phonica series drifts Amsterdam way for the next addition in its series with not one but two of the cities most prominent artists. Kamma & Masalo supply separately in their sets nothing but magical moments so when you have the chance to see them play together it is that times two and some. Never knowing what the direction and vibe their set will go - having roots in eclectic and disco vibes as well clubbier house, techno and acid sounds (a vibe they cement firmly at their Brighter Days party in Amsterdam) - they have firmly placed themselves on top shelf list of some of Europes finest selectors.  Appearing regularly at festivals like Dekmantel and Japan's Rainbow Disco Club to name a few, the duo have played some of the best clubs around the world. For Phonica 131 Kamma and Masalo have the dancefloor in mind with a mix focused on their beginnings in the underground club scene of their upbringing. We had a quick chat with them about the mix and what they have coming up!

Phonica Mix Series 131: Kamma & Masalo

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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