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TWITTER : twitter.com/Claptone_

We are back in 2013.
Beginning of 2012 a new name appeared on the international dancefloor: CLAPTONE (artist of the year 2012 in German Trendcharts DCC).
The track ‘CREAM’ became the worldwide Top Track (No.2) of Beatport in the category Deep House and was among the Top 10 of the most charted tracks for 2012 on Resident Advisor.
The new year brings 2 more surehots for the clubs: WRONG & NO EYES featuring JAW from dOP.
Early support by Tensnake, Solomun, Noir, Laurent Garnier, DJ T…

In a now long forgotten world, many generations ago, a bird like shape emerged from wooded darkness, floating and fluttering, drifting and dreaming. Backlit by a bright glow of iridescent light, the undecipherable form wore a dazzling golden mask. Its long beak swooped down like an inverted horn and since then, people have referred to the mythical being simply as Claptone.
Years spending wandering medieval landscapes have informed Claptone’s view of the world, experiencing both magical mystery and muted melancholy he enchanted onlookers with occult instruments and beguiling sounds. Forever surrounded by a sense of intrigue, the world soon cottoned on to the elusive yet enchanting musical powers of this otherworldly beast. The results are that today his shamanistic sonic powers take him all around the world.
Whilst Claptone has continued to roam in his own circles, 2012AD proved to be a year dominated by his infectious ‘Cream’ track. It became an immediate hit, topping new world charts at Beatport and RA, whilst the sonic conjuring of the ‘Night On Fire’ EP also lured all those who heard it, with the result another Top 20 hit. But that’s not all, for the creativity flows freely in our hero, and his ‘Another Night’ also proved to be just as successful on the dancefloor. Deep and woozy, the Claptone sound pairs theatre with tragedy, feel good vibes with acute melancholia and imbues each groove with a Rhodes laced funk, an organic string hook and myriad earthy elements.
Up to the present day, Claptone releases have been birthed on Germany’s influential Exploited label, picking up props from the likes of Pete Tong, DJ Sneak, Soul Clap, DJ Hell, Jesse Rose, A-Trak along the way. Who or whatever Claptone is, it is alive, with a life of its own, evolving and revolving in equal measure, exploring new sounds naturally and forever taking inspiration from long gone and occult worlds.
So far, esteemed and influential dancefloors at clubs in Berlin, London, Paris, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York and many others around the world have fallen under the sonic spell of this secretive alchemist. The future is unpredictable for Claptone, but a new release ‘Wrong’ including the track ‘No Eyes’ with the inimitable JAW from French funsters dOP is on the horizon. Beyond that, your guess is as good as ours…

Some early feedbacks:

DJ-Mag: Part transcendental house, part pop. Lush!

Tensnake: Two tracks that will sure fill the dancefloors. Great piano/strings breakdown always work in a club.

Noir: Both tracks are good. Claptone keep the quality high.

Round Table Knights: Bang Bang!!! No Eyes is sooo good! Claptone as always on fire!!!

Ralf Kollmann: Wow! Mutig, aber spielbar und wird funken. Hot! Hot! Hot!

Andre Crom: And another 2 massive bombs. Love it, Will chart and play both tracks.

Laurent Garnier: Wrong is a cool track.

Waifs & Strays: Both tracks are killer...thanks!

Freeform Five: No Eyes is great.

Kasper Bjoerke: Mainfloor Bomb!!!

Munk: Works well for sure.. :) Cool.

Zombie Disco Squad: Claptone always deliver.

Jesse Perez: Wrong sounds dope! Nicely produced.

Jerry Bouthier: Nice melodic vibes. Supporting.

Doctor Dru: No Eyes is mine! Cheers to Claptone. Looking forward to play.

M.in: Great release! No Eyes is pretty cool!

Kiki: Heard both by the man himself on NYE and yeah - they both rocked! Wrong is fun!

Hannah Holland: Wicked release. In love with Jaw's vocal.

Thyladomid: No Eyes!!!:)

Acid Pauli: I have No Eyes, but there's nothing wrong about it...I still can dance.

Wildkats: Badboy!

Sinden: No Eyes is the jam for me here.

Tom Flynn: Thanks, will try out for sure.

Stefano Ritteri: Wong is SO good!! Claptone dont miss ze beats!!

Homework: The whole Chris-Isaak-Wicked-Games vibe on No Eyes is absolutely fantastic.

Fred Everything: Nice EP

The Mekanism: Nice!

Karmon: Great!

La Fleur: Cool release, will try it out this weekend! :) Thank you!

NTFO: Wrong is so good ! Solid pack again from Exploited thank you!

No Eyes (feat. Jaw)

No Eyes (Instrumental Version) [feat. Jaw]

No Eyes ft. Jaw | Exploited

Listen or download: https://Armind.lnk.to/AvBRMHandsToHeaven

As one of the fifteen breath-taking songs on 'Embrace', 'Hands To Heaven' rises as a smashing collaboration between Armin van Buuren and LA based songwriting team Rock Mafia. The result is undeniably impressive, seamlessly combining the distinctive Rock Mafia contribution with Armin’s drifting melodies, flawless harmonies, and a solid bassline. With it being one of the mighty trancers on the album, Trance fans from all over the globe have cause to rejoice.

Connect with Armin:
www.arminvanbuuren.com

Hands To Heaven

Listen or download

Armin van Buuren feat. Rock Mafia - Hands To Heaven [OUT NOW]

Buy/Stream: https://Anjunabeats.lnk.to/Frontier

Follow Anjunabeats on Spotify: po.st/sAnjunabeats
Release Date: 29th January 2016
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As bold and forward thinking as the title suggests, ‘Frontier’ is the latest collaboration from rising stars Jason Ross and Wrechiski. The follow up to 2015’s instant classic ‘Atlas’, ‘Frontier’ has all the hallmarks of an Anjunabeats anthem; an emotive and uplifting peak time record.

The climax to the first disc of Above & Beyond’s iTunes #1 dance chart topping compilation ‘Anjunabeats Volume 12’, ‘Frontier’ is a spritely progressive trancer. With a nostalgic nod to the psychedelic melodies of Who.Is and Push in the breakdown, Jason and Wrechiski reinvigorate the classic sound with an unrelenting energetic production. With Anjunabeats biggest run of North American dates coinciding with the release, expect ’Frontier’ to be one of the defining records of the tour.

Beatport

Jason Ross & Wrechiski - Frontier

Buy/Stream: https://anjunabeats.lnk.to/MeTonight
Buy/Stream 'Worldwide 06': https://anjunabeats.lnk.to/Worldwide06
Follow Anjunabeats on Spotify: po.st/sAnjunabeats
Release Date: 24th June 2016
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Anjunabeats newest star talent, Jason Ross, has been selected to helm the next installment of the esteemed Anjunabeats Worldwide mix series, due for release on July 22. Previously hosted by now-legendary label stars like Mat Zo, Arty and ilan Bluestone, this sixth edition is set to be one of the best yet, featuring numerous unreleased tracks and Jason's next single, "Me Tonight" featuring Lauren Ray.

Counting the likes of Kaskade, Armin Van Buuren, Seven Lions and label heads Above & Beyond among his biggest fans, Jason's young career has already seen his tracks gain support at the highest levels of dance music. His next single, "Me Tonight," promises to be no different.

Featuring all the hallmarks of a refined Jason Ross production, "Me Tonight" is a warm melodic trancer with electro-edged elements giving the track a thoroughly contemporary feel. Having found BBC radio play across the UK with her folk flavor, Lauren’s silky tones compliment the tracks longing intonations perfectly.

Buy on Beatport

Jason Ross feat. Lauren Ray - Me Tonight

An extended edit of Flume's track for the Greenpeace campaign, with a middle section created by @iamfield

Find out more about the campaign and get involved here: https://act.greenpeace.org/page/13551/petition/1?locale=en-AU

Flume - Greenpeace (Edit)

Without You My Love

Without You My Love (Myon Definitive Mix) [feat. Rico & Miella]

ROOTKIT EP

i_o - Audio Dust [MAU5TRAP] (Billboard Exclusive Premiere)

Stronger feat. Ben Duffy Remixes out now: http://smarturl.it/Stronger-Remixes
Buy the new album 'Fantast' here: http://smarturl.it/FANTAST

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Stronger feat. Ben Duffy (David Penn Remix)

Support : https://www.beatport.com/search?q=Ben+Bohmer
https://www.beatport.com/search?q=Lane+8

Lane 8 Feat  Fractures – Hold On (Ben Böhmer Remix)

Debuted at EDC Vegas and played every show since then <3 enjoy.

Will We Remain? (Spencer Brown Remix)

Will We Remain? (Spencer Brown Mix)

Update (05/03/2019):

This remix will be released on the Anjunabeats Volume 14. Reflekt feat. Delline Bass Need To Feel Loved (Tinlicker Remix) and the Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston Always (Tinlicker Remix) Pre-order: https://anjunabeats.com/volume14/

Reflekt Feat  Delline Bass – Need To Feel Loved {Tinlicker ReWork)

Officially released on 8/21

https://soundcloud.com/anjunabeats/alt-j-breezeblocks-tinlicker-remix

ALT–J – Breezeblocks (Tinlicker Edit)

Because You Move Me II

Tinlicker & Helsloot - Because You Move Me (VIP Mix)

The latest single from my debut album 'Hyperfall'.

Pre-order the album on vinyl, CD and digitally, and see where I'm playing on my album tour here: www.yottomusic.com

Stream & Buy

Hear Me Out feat. Sønin & Laudic

FANTAST REMIXES PT. 1 - OUT NOW:  http://smarturl.it/fantastremixes1

Following his BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Eagles & Butterflies flips masked man, Claptone’s Birdsong into a pulsating sunrise gem. Featuring Zola Blood, the pseudo-natural feel of the original record is elevated to new heights at the hands of the Art Imitating life boss.
  
Only recently pulled from the private archives of Dixon and Ame, and  premiered by Pete Tong only a handful of days ago, the latest Eagles & Butterflies offering is now yours to enjoy.

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Claptone is a unique proposition in modern music. Painted as a mythical character shrouded in mystery, Claptone has become one of the biggest names in electronic music whilst himself remaining in the shadows. He has however constantly sought to deepen his own distinctive world, creating a rich tapestry, which tells the Claptone story.

In his second artist album ‘Fantast’, the Claptone universe is at its deepest and most vivid. He is the master of his domain and in his most artful offering yet, the assured 13 tracks of 'Fantast' come together to create an album full of varied colours and atmospheric textures.

In music Claptone seeks not to create a world of secrecy, but one of great depth and intrigue. An enigma with a tireless desire for creativity and thirst for new music, Claptone has brought together a diverse group of collaborators such as Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, Blaenavon, Tender, Jones, Zola Blood, Austra’s Katie Stelmanis, The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Joan As Police Woman and Matt Simons.

Birdsong feat. Zola Blood (Eagles & Butterflies Remix)

Buy/Stream: https://anjunabeats.lnk.to/GDORR1So
Release Date: 31st August 2018
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Gabriel & Dresden’s ‘Only Road’ odyssey continues. In a year that has seen them fund the highest Kickstarter music project, the release of their sublime second album and a global tour, Josh and Dave are once again front and centre of the dance music world.

The pair now turn their attention to remix releases, inviting Anjunfamily members and upcoming talent to rework their tracks.

The first EP sees Anjunabeats stalwart and techno-trance master Genix rework the unforgiving synths of ‘Jupiter’, Mau5trap favourite No Mana take on ‘Waiting For Winter’, veteran U.S. based DJs and producers Isaiah Martin and Ido bring a darker edge to ‘You’, and an uplifting progressive take on ‘Not Like Everybody Else’ from the U.K’s Farius.

Buy / Stream

Gabriel & Dresden feat. Jan Burton - You (Isaiah Martin & Ido Remix)

Support Release: https://skytop.choons.at/stardust
Youtube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/user/IntricateRec/live

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Bruno Oloviani - Stardust [SkyTop]

Buy/Stream: https://Anjunabeats.lnk.to/ABOERSo
Release Date: 6th November 2018
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An ethereal journey through love at different stages of life, Andrew Bayer’s third studio LP ‘In My Last Life’ continues to inspire. Described by Clash as “a record that deserves to be heard, and be heard in its entirety”, the 8 tracks offer reflections on human connection during all ages.

A reflection on the difficult path love can set you on through life, ‘Open End Resource’ featuring Alison May was highlighted by Above & Beyond as their favourite track from Andrew’s ‘In My Last Life’ LP.

One of five club mixes performed by Andrew at the Group Therapy 300 celebrations live from Hong Kong, the ‘In My Last Life’ club mix captures the angst and uplifting resolution fo the original, transforming the record to a high energy trance release.

Andrew Bayer’s ‘In My Last Life’ tour is on the road throughout November and December in North America, including forthcoming dates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver.

Buy/Stream

Andrew Bayer feat. Alison May - Open End Resource (In My Next Life Mix)

Buy/Stream: Anjunabeats.lnk.to/ABOERSo
Release Date: 6th November 2018
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An ethereal journey through love at different stages of life, Andrew Bayer’s third studio LP ‘In My Last Life’ continues to inspire. Described by Clash as “a record that deserves to be heard, and be heard in its entirety”, the 8 tracks offer reflections on human connection during all ages.

A reflection on the difficult path love can set you on through life, ‘Open End Resource’ featuring Alison May was highlighted by Above & Beyond as their favourite track from Andrew’s ‘In My Last Life’ LP.

One of five club mixes performed by Andrew at the Group Therapy 300 celebrations live from Hong Kong, the ‘In My Last Life’ club mix captures the angst and uplifting resolution fo the original, transforming the record to a high energy trance release.

Andrew Bayer’s ‘In My Last Life’ tour is on the road throughout November and December in North America, including forthcoming dates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver.

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