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Pete Josef Releases Stirring New Single “Lifeline” Pete Josef returns with Lifeline, a bold and exuberant pop track that puts melody and message front and centre. Built around in-the-room spontaneity and creative freedom, Lifeline takes a different turn from 2025’s introspective Looking Up, offering a raw, direct anthem of solidarity and hope. It stands uniquely…
Don Philippe shares new single “exposed” – second release from upcoming album Velvet Breaks Now available on all digital platforms | Vinyl & album pre-order open Following the release of his first single “of composition”, lo-fi producer and beatmaker Don Philippe returns with “exposed” — the second single from his forthcoming instrumental album Velvet Breaks,…
Peter and Kerry Release Their Long-Awaited Album You, Me and the Moon Peter and Kerry’s journey has always been one of creative synergy, their paths running parallel while maintaining their individuality. Kerry Leatham, a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer from Essex, was raised by a Northern Irish mother and a Dominican father. Peter Lyons, from…
Dutch producer & live act Joris Feiertag unveils his latest offering, the Embers EP, a five-track journey released on Sonar Kollektiv. This marks his first release on SK since 2024’s ON/OFF EP and reaffirms his signature beat-driven sound, blending lush textures with a refined interplay of organic and synthesised elements. Feiertag’s hallmark ability to balance…
Jazzanova Unveil Satin Jackets Remix of “No Use” feat. Clara Hill
Sonar Kollektiv is proud to present “of composition”, the new single by lo-fi pioneer Don Philippe. The track offers the first glimpse into his forthcoming instrumental album Velvet Breaks, out October 10, 2025 on vinyl and digital formats. A former professional drummer and co-founder of the iconic German hip-hop group Freundeskreis, Don Philippe (aka Philippe…

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Pete Josef Releases Stirring New Single “Lifeline” Pete Josef returns with Lifeline, a bold and exuberant pop track that puts melody and message front and centre. Built around in-the-room spontaneity and creative freedom, Lifeline takes a different turn from 2025’s introspective Looking Up, offering a raw, direct anthem of solidarity and hope. It stands uniquely…
Don Philippe shares new single “exposed” – second release from upcoming album Velvet Breaks Now available on all digital platforms | Vinyl & album pre-order open Following the release of his first single “of composition”, lo-fi producer and beatmaker Don Philippe returns with “exposed” — the second single from his forthcoming instrumental album Velvet Breaks,…
Peter and Kerry Release Their Long-Awaited Album You, Me and the Moon Peter and Kerry’s journey has always been one of creative synergy, their paths running parallel while maintaining their individuality. Kerry Leatham, a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer from Essex, was raised by a Northern Irish mother and a Dominican father. Peter Lyons, from…
Dutch producer & live act Joris Feiertag unveils his latest offering, the Embers EP, a five-track journey released on Sonar Kollektiv. This marks his first release on SK since 2024’s ON/OFF EP and reaffirms his signature beat-driven sound, blending lush textures with a refined interplay of organic and synthesised elements. Feiertag’s hallmark ability to balance…
Jazzanova Unveil Satin Jackets Remix of “No Use” feat. Clara Hill
Sonar Kollektiv is proud to present “of composition”, the new single by lo-fi pioneer Don Philippe. The track offers the first glimpse into his forthcoming instrumental album Velvet Breaks, out October 10, 2025 on vinyl and digital formats. A former professional drummer and co-founder of the iconic German hip-hop group Freundeskreis, Don Philippe (aka Philippe…
Following the critically acclaimed release of Reconcile, British singer-songwriter Jono McCleery presents ‘Remixes’, a six-track EP that reimagines his deeply personal album through the lens of an eclectic selection of producers.
To kick off the 20th anniversary remix campaign for Jazzanova’s classic debut In Between, we’re thrilled to release this stunning refix by South African DJ, producer, and curator Kid Fonque.
Lost Spirit is the final single from Feiertag’s forthcoming Embers EP. Marking his first body of work since 2024’s ON/OFF EP, the project continues to showcase his signature blend of beat-driven grooves, lush textures, and a seamless fusion of organic and electronic elements. Lost Spirit also marks Feiertag’s first collaboration with labelmate Jono McCleery, the…
After the warmly received debut Basement Meditation EP from Leon Raum, Sonar Kollektiv proudly presents a bold new reinterpretation: Leonardo Das Cabrio’s remix of “All Night” — a playful, groove-heavy rework that reimagines the track for late-night dancefloors and festival sunrises alike.
We’re wrapping up the In Between Revisited single series with a bang—here’s “Days to Come (Little Big Beat Studio Live Session)”, a high-energy take on one of our most loved dancefloor tracks. This version keeps the urgency of the original, building around its iconic vocal sample with live drums, a deep bassline, and a horn-driven…
Jono McCleery’s soulful ballad ‘Only You’ gets a stunning transformation by Joseph Ashworth, known for his deep, melodic house and techno soundscapes. This remix kicks off the upcoming Reconcile Remixes EP (dropping June 6th) and takes McCleery’s haunting vocals into the club with a hypnotic pulse and euphoric build-up.
Producer møødify, the new alter-ego of renowned electronic artist Moodorama, delivers a stunning reinterpretation of MoonSun by RAH & The Ruffcats. With a unique blend of electronic experimentation and organic warmth, the møødify Remix transforms the original track into a mesmerizing sonic journey.
Peter and Kerry return with their first new music in years, signing to Sonar Kollektiv and announcing their long-awaited album You, Me and the Moon
Berlin-based collective Jazzanova continues to celebrate 20 years of their groundbreaking debut album In Between with the release of “Another New Day,” the second single from their highly anticipated live album, In Between Revisited: Jazzanova Live.
Pete Josef’s latest single, Looking Up, is a radiant blend of joy, connection, and musical exploration. Echoing the emotional essence of his debut solo album Colour, this track arrives just in time for the album’s decennial celebration, marking a decade of collaboration between Josef and Sonar Kollektiv.
Somewhere Up There is the new single from Dutch producer Joris Feiertag. Marking his first release since 2024’s ON/OFF EP, the track continues to showcase his signature beat-driven sound, effortlessly blending rich textures with a refined balance of organic and synthesised elements.
Wake Up (Yoruba Soul Mixes) by Osunlade – A Transformative Deep House Experience Internationally celebrated producer and Yoruba Records founder Osunlade delivers an extraordinary reinterpretation of Wake Up by RAH & The Ruffcats, featuring Berlin’s garage rock legend King Khan. This four-track remix package showcases Osunlade’s signature ability to merge soulful depth with cutting-edge electronic…
Celebrate 20 years of Jazzanova’s groundbreaking debut album In Between with this stunning live reinterpretation. Recorded at Little Big Beat Studios, the Jazzanova Live Band brings fresh energy to iconic tracks like That Night, No Use, and Days To Come. This performance seamlessly blends the album’s sample-based origins with the vibrancy of live music. Berlin-based…
South African DJ & producer Kid Fonque just dropped a fire remix of RAH & The Ruffcats’ Rodeo!
Leon Raum steps into the spotlight with his debut solo release, Basement Meditation EP. This introspective four-track journey blends jazz, hip-hop, and electronic influences, capturing the essence of meditative studio sessions. Out now on Sonar Kollektiv!
A recap of 2024 by Sonar Kollektiv – A Sonic Journey Across Genres This carefully curated collection of tracks from 2024 represents the cutting-edge sound of the label and its artists, blending jazz, electronic beats, soul, and acoustic elements. These tracks were handpicked to offer a seamless listening experience, encapsulating the vibrant energy and creativity…
Reconcile is Jono McCleery’s eighth studio album, blending intimate folk, soulful melodies, and subtle electronic textures. Written during a time of personal reflection, the album captures Jono’s journey through loss, love, and self-reconnection. With over 50 million streams and collaborations with artists like Maribou State and Portico Quartet, Jono’s music resonates deeply with listeners worldwide.…
Magro’s Tokyo Tree EP is a fresh sonic journey blending soulful beats, intricate rhythms, and standout collaborations. Featuring artists like Moses Yoofee and Jess Reiss, this EP captures the evolution of Magro’s distinctive sound. Stream now and dive into this vibrant mix of jazz, hip-hop, and soul.
Following on from To See You Again, his debut single release on Berlin imprint Sonar Kollektiv, English singer-songwriter Jono McCleery delivers his second opus for the label, entitled So Messed Up. Jonos’ music is just as much influenced by the electronic and avant garde as it is by the more traditional folk and soul canon.…
Champloo is the first single to be lifted from the EP , and one that found its source of inspiration from Japanese anime series Samurai Champloo, as well as its theme tune performed by Japanese producer Nujabes. Insistent piano stabs and swinging drums build tension throughout the track as Leon explains: “I was watching a…
Mieke Miami is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer originally from Hamburg, but now living in the working class, so- called “artistic” enclave of Luckenwalde, in the federal state of Brandenburg to the south-west of Berlin. Her musical origins lie with the jazz saxophone, which she studied in the German capital, before starting her song-writing journey…
Fallin’ – the Perfect Anthem for the Indian Summer: A Blend of Organic and Electronic Vibes Alexander IV is one of many pseudonyms used by eclectic Dutch producer, multi-instrumentalist and illustrious tunesmith, Joris Feiertag. As a music maker largely known for his club friendly offerings, Joris uses this alter ego to delve into the more rootsical…
Magro originally hails from Ludwigsburg, close to Stuttgart, in southern Germany. Having grown up around music, and learnt both piano and drums as a child, this musical prodigy moved to Berlin in 2015 to take in its vibrant music scene and feed off of his love for hip hop and soul music. It was here…
Jono McCleery is an English singer-songwriter who creates timeless music that is just as much influenced by the electronic and avant garde as it is by the more traditional folk and soul canon. Since his self-released debut, Darkest Light, came out in 2008, Jono has released a string of albums via Ninja Tune Recordings, and…
Mieke Miami is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer originally from Hamburg, but now living in the working class, so-called “artistic” enclave of Luckenwalde, in the federal state of Brandenburg to the south-west of Berlin. Her musical origins lie with the jazz saxophone, which she studied in Berlin before starting her song- writing journey in 2014.…
Following his last release “Toulouse” on Sonar Kollektiv, Alexander IV brings us the soundtrack for hot summer nights, capturing the essence of relaxation and intimacy with “Islands” & “(being) around you”. “Islands” is a testament to Alexander IV’s innovative approach to music production. The single features a seamless fusion of atmospheric synths, intricate beats, and…
Magro spent his formative years in Ludwigsburg, close to Stuttgart, in southern Germany. Growing up with both parents being classically trained musicians meant that he was never far away from an instrument. He learnt classical piano from the age of 6, before moving on to drums at 14, and taking his love for the instrument…
RAH & The Ruffcats Orile to Berlin is an album steeped in Afrobeat and Highlife but with funk sensibilities and a hip hop attitude. Produced by Jochen Ströh, producer for Ebo Taylor and mixing engineer for Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band, it has a strong production pedigree. It represents the band’s own version of…
Following on from her critically acclaimed first single, Whispering Pines, Mieke Miami brings us a sonorous spiritual Afro-jazz outing in the shape of her new single The Light. Masterminded by producer Benjamin Spitzmüller, who works with a lot of Afrobeat and highlife bands, the track is centred around a deep, percussive Afro groove which he…
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and drummer from Utrecht in the Netherlands who makes music that is a finely balanced blend of organic and synthesised elements, often using ingenious syncopated rhythms combined with instruments such as the harp and kalimba. His brand new ON/OFF EP brings together four seemingly diverse and disparate pieces of…
WAAN represents the musical marriage of seasoned saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboard wiz Emiel van Rijthoven. As a pair of self-confessed tech nerds hailing from The Netherlands, their bromance was a slow burning one, but nevertheless their eventual collaboration fulfilled a dream that they’d both held close since first working together back in 2010. The…
As one of the most sought after and technically sublime working bands in the German live music scene, Berlin based Ruffcats are something of an institution. This eight-piece outfit made up of some of the country’s most revered session musicians, pool all of their diverse influences and come together as Ruffcats to create a unique…
‘A statement about our humanity, and a call to reach far outside ourselves and deep within’ Pete Josef is an artist who uses his soulful eloquence to entertain, but he also increasingly uses his artistry to open up conversations about social consciousness. He has an inherent belief in the need to educate ourselves about issues…
As one of the most sought after and technically sublime working bands in the German live music scene, Berlin based Ruffcats are something of an institution. This eight-piece outfit made up of some of the country’s most revered session musicians, pool all of their diverse influences and come together as Ruffcats to create a unique…
Joris Feiertag has something of a restless musical soul, and as such he’s always searching for new sounds and colours. Hailing from Utrecht in the Netherlands, he makes music that is a finely balanced blend of organic and synthesised elements, often using ingenious syncopated rhythms combined with instruments such as the harp and kalimba. Following…
Mieke Miami “Whispering Pines” out now. In 2024 Mieke Miami returns to Sonar Kollektiv with her third album, Birdland, which develops her unique fusion of psychedelic jazz and leftfield electronics. The first single to be taken from the album, the rather groovy and optimistic Whispering Pines, was written in the summer of 2022 whilst Mieke…
As one of the most sought after and technically sublime working bands in the German live music scene, Berlin based Ruffcats are something of an institution. This eight-piece outfit made up of some of the country’s most revered session musicians, pool all of their diverse influences and come together as The Ruffcats to create a…
Berlin based drummer, composer and producer Janek van Laak was born in the fashion-fuelled metropolis of Düsseldorf in 1995, and briefly spent time as a toddler in the music loving municipality of Leipzig before settling in the country’s capital in 1998 whilst it was in the midst of its post Berlin Wall cultural explosion. Under…
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and drummer from Utrecht in the Netherlands who makes music that is a finely balanced blend of organic and synthesised elements, often using ingenious syncopated rhythms combined with instruments such as the harp and kalimba. His brand new single, Deky, is replete with such attributes as warm crackles and…
Berlin based drummer, composer and producer Janek van Laak was born in the fashion-fuelled metropolis of Düsseldorf in 1995, and briefly spent time as a toddler in the music loving municipality of Leipzig before settling in the country’s capital in 1998 whilst it was in the midst of its post Berlin Wall cultural explosion. Under…
Digital deluxe version of Feiertag’s highly acclaimed third album including instrumental versions is out now. Feiertag’s sound – the joy of making dance music that satisfies “the search for simplicity”; that inhabits that space somewhere between major and minor; new and old; dark and light; pop and blues. Listen or download Feiertag – Roots…
Janek’s debut solo album “Circle Of Madness” is a record that is best described by himself as a snapshot of “something at some point” and encourages the listener to “stay curious while trying to maintain a balanced and non toxic relationship with perfectionism on this discovery of new land through music, channelling self expression and…
Pete Josef is an artist who uses his soulful eloquence not just to entertain, but to open up conversations about his own social consciousness. He has an inherent need to create, build, share and protect as well as educate himself about issues regarding the environment, society, politics, race and gender. Josef’s 4th offering of 2023…
Sonar Kollektiv are very proud to present a sweet slice of obscure Philly soul with deep connections to our very own Berlin family. Shirley Turner’s 1965 recording of I Wish You A World Of Happiness has long been a crate digger’s delight and now receives a very special reissue, alongside a rather stunning cover version…
The LP is a unique combination of songs that sample, rework and are inspired by the Lovexpress band and TTeo’s southern Italian roots. Tracks like Follow Me, Samba and the eponymous Lovexpress itself draw heavily on samples from the band’s original live recordings, often with Matteo over-laying new sounds and multiple instrumentation to complement and…
Find My Balance is the latest offering from Alexander IV – pseudonym of the eclectic Dutch producer, multi-instrumentalist and illustrious tunesmith, Joris Feiertag, who uses the Macedonian monarch’s title to delve into the more soulful side of his sonic output – taking in hip-hop, boogie, jazz and funk influences along the way. Featuring powerhouse vocalist,…
TTeo is the pseudonym of Matteo Capreoli – a half German, half Italian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer with a deep musical heritage. Fernando Antonio Capreoli, his father, left Salento in southern Italy for Germany in 1970, before forming disco-funk-rock outfit Lovexpress, made up of mainly Italian and Scandinavian musicians, playing drums in the band…
TTeo is the pseudonym of Matteo Capreoli – a half German, half Italian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer with a deep musical heritage. Fernando Antonio Capreoli, his father, left Salento in southern Italy for Germany in 1970, before forming disco-funk-rock outfit Lovexpress, made up of mainly Italian and Scandinavian musicians, playing drums in the band…
Roots, the new album by Feiertag finds the sweet spot between dark and light; major and minor; new and old; uplifting electronica and soul.
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and live-act from Utrecht in the Netherlands who makes music that is a finely balanced combination of organic and synthesized elements, often using ingenious syncopated rhythms combined with instruments such as the harp and kalimba. Roots, his third album on revered German imprint Sonar Kollektiv, will be released imminently…
Pete Josef is an artist who uses his soulful eloquence not just to entertain, but to open up conversations about his own social consciousness. He has an inherent need to create, build, share and protect as well as educate himself about issues regarding our habitat, society, politics, race and gender. All of these have permeated…
TTeo is the pseudonym of Matteo Capreoli – a half German, half Italian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer with a deep musical heritage. Fernando Antonio Capreoli, his father, left Salento in southern Italy for Germany in 1970, before forming disco-funk-rock outfit Lovexpress, made up of mainly Italian and Scandinavian musicians, playing drums in the band…
German nu jazz stalwarts Micatone continue their comeback journey with Ping Pong, the follow up to the ethereal and emotionally charged coming-of-age piece, Where Do You Belong?
TTeo is the pseudonym of Matteo Capreoli – a half German, half Italian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer with a deep musical heritage. Fernando Antonio Capreoli, his father, left Salento in southern Italy for Germany in 1970, before forming disco-funk-rock outfit Lovexpress, made up of mainly Italian and Scandinavian musicians, playing drums in the band…
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and live-act from Utrecht in the Netherlands who makes music that is a finely balanced combination of organic and synthesized elements, often using ingenious syncopated rhythms combined with instruments such as the harp and kalimba. This autumn he will release Roots, his third album on revered German imprint Sonar…
Lento is the new single from Alexander IV – pseudonym of the eclectic Dutch producer, multi-instrumentalist and illustrious tunesmith, Joris Feiertag. As a music maker largely known for his club friendly offerings, Joris uses the Macedonian monarch’s title to delve into the more downtempo side of his sonic output – taking in hip-hop, jazz, funk…
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and live-act from Utrecht in the Netherlands who makes music that is a finely b alanced combination of organic and synthesized elements, often using ingenious syncopated rhythms combined with instruments such as the harp and kalimba. This autumn he will release Roots, his third album on revered German imprint…
Pete Josef is an artist who uses his soulful eloquence not just to entertain, but to open up conversations about his own social consciousness. He has an inherent need to create, build, share and protect as well as educate himself about issues regarding the environment, society, politics, race and gender. All of these have permeated…
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and live-act from Utrecht in the Netherlands who makes music that is a finely b alanced combination of organic and synthesized elements, often using ingenious syncopated rhythms combined with instruments such as the harp and kalimba. This autumn he will release Roots, his third album on revered German imprint…
Musica is something of a surprise summertime special release, following on from the recent Westbound EP by accomplished multi-instrumentalist and producer Alexander IV, otherwise known as Joris Feiertag. This latest sobriquet has allowed the Dutch beatmaker to move away from his more club focused offerings, to explore his hip hop, soul and jazz roots. The…
Pete Josef is not just a singer, songwriter and multi- instrumentalist from the South-West of England. His social conscience and inherent need to create, build, share and protect as well as educate himself about issues regarding the environment, society, politics, race and gender have seen all of these permeate into his musical output in recent…
German nu jazz stalwarts Micatone return to Sonar Kollektiv after a six year hiatus with the ethereal and emotionally charged coming-of-age piece, Where Do You Belong?
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and live-act from Utrecht in the Netherlands who makes music that is a finely balanced combination of organic and synthesised elements, often using ingenious syncopated rhythms combined with instruments such as the harp and kalimba. In 2023 he will release Roots, his third album on Sonar Kollektiv. Having concentrated…
eiertag announces his 3rd album with the new single ‘re:solution’. Having concentrated his attention on catchy hooks and a number of guest voices on his first, and deeper breakbeat workouts on his second, Joris felt it was time to deliver something that sat comfortably in a space somewhere between the two. The LP features not…
The Westbound EP is the debut beat tape by Alexander IV – the latest pseudonym of eclectic Dutch producer, multi-instrumentalist and illustrious tunesmith, Joris Feiertag. As a music maker largely known for his club friendly offerings, Joris uses the Macedonian monarch’s title to delve into the more rootsical side of his sonic output – taking…
WAAN represents the musical marriage of seasoned saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboard wiz Emiel van Rijthoven. As a pair of self-confessed tech nerds hailing from The Netherlands, their bromance was a slow burning one, but nevertheless their eventual collaboration fulfilled a dream that they’d both held close since first working together back in 2010. The…
WAAN represents the musical marriage of seasoned saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboard wiz Emiel van Rijthoven. As a pair of self-confessed tech nerds hailing from The Netherlands, their bromance was a slow burning one, but nevertheless their eventual collaboration fulfilled a dream that they’d both held close since first working together back in 2010. Lost,…
That Blew My Mind is the final single to be taken from the forthcoming Westbound EP by accomplished multi-instrumentalist and producer Alexander IV, otherwise known as Joris Feiertag. This latest sobriquet has allowed the Dutch beat-maker to move away from his more club focused offerings, to explore his hip hop, soul and jazz roots. On…
1988 is the third single to be taken from the forthcoming Westbound EP by accomplished multi-instrumentalist and producer Alexander IV, otherwise known as Joris Feiertag. This latest sobriquet has allowed the Dutch beatmaker to move away from his more club focused offerings, to explore his hip hop, soul and jazz roots. All of these influences…
WAAN represents the musical marriage of seasoned saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboard wiz Emiel van Rijthoven. As a pair of self-confessed tech nerds hailing from The Netherlands, their bromance was a slow burning one, but nevertheless their eventual collaboration fulfilled a dream that they’d both held close since first working together back in 2010. Omi,…
WAAN represents the musical marriage of seasoned saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboard wiz Emiel van Rijthoven. As a pair of self-confessed tech nerds hailing from The Netherlands, their bromance was a slow burning one, but nevertheless their eventual collaboration fulfilled a dream that they’d both held close since first working together back in 2010. KinK…
Rue is the second single from Alexander IV – the latest pseudonym of eclectic Dutch producer and multi-instrumentalist, Feiertag. This newly adopted moniker sees the music maker, largely known for his club friendly offerings, delve into the more rootsical side of his sonic output – taking in hip-hop, jazz, funk and soul along the way.…
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and live-act from the historic and culturally rich city of Utrecht. Having signed to Sonar Kollektiv in 2018, he has released two albums on the label so far – his debut, vocal led and uplifting long-playing record Time To Recover, as well as its subsequent remixes, and last year…
The second installment of the Neujazz series sees label manager Oliver Glage explore a wealth of (mostly) homegrown talent from the Sonar Kollektiv camp. There has always been Neujazz – the improvised art-form by its very nature and definition always delivers something “new”, and despite the popularity of the genre in the late 90s, and…
Feiertag has released two albums on the label so far – his debut, vocal led and uplifting long-playing record Time To Recover, as well as its subsequent remixes, and last year the more sonorous and personal Dive. Before embarking on album three, and discovering whichever side of Feiertag’s multi-faceted personality and talents that will explore,…
Sumo, the self professed “sound nerd” from southern Germany with an eclectic musical taste ranging from traditional Japanese influences to his main love, UK garage, returns to Sonar Kollektiv after a three year hiatus. Having unleashed his debut Hokori EP on the label back in 2019 – a raw, bass worrying, dance floor facing affair…
Tutu Amuse represents the musical and artistic union of guitarist, vocalist and actor Rosa Landers and drummer, composer, vocalist and producer Janek van Laak. Although the two multiinstrumentalists come from quite disparate musical backgrounds – with Rosa’s creative beginnings starting in the world of drama and jazz singing and Janek’s in experimental and improvised music…
Sumo, the self professed “sound nerd” from southern Germany with an eclectic musical taste ranging from traditional Japanese influences to his main love, UK garage, returns to Sonar Kollektiv after a three year hiatus. Having unleashed his debut Hokori EP on the label back in 2019 – a raw, bass worrying, dance floor facing affair…
Eddy Ramich is a familiar name to anyone with more than a passing interest in modern, soulful European electronic music. The Croatian DJ and producer has become a mainstay of the forward thinking and eclectic scene for the past three decades. From his pioneering Kontrapunkt events in Zagreb, to his much loved collaborations with Dus…
Alexander IV is the latest moniker of Dutch man for all seasons, Joris Feiertag. Largely known for his dance floor facing work, this multi-talented artist from the culturally rich city of Utrecht can also be found behind the drum kit for forward thinking funk & soul outfit Kraak & Smaak, and has worked in several…
Tutu Amuse represents the musical and artistic union of guitarist, vocalist and actor Rosa Landers and drummer, composer, vocalist and producer Janek van Laak. Both hail from Berlin’s infamous Marzahn concrete tower blocks where they spent several lockdowns creating their debut album, “Two To Amuse”. “Gaia”, the third single to be taken from the LP,…
Tutu Amuse represents the musical and artistic union of guitarist, vocalist and actor Rosa Landers and drummer, composer, vocalist and producer Janek van Laak. Both hail from Berlin’s infamous Marzahn concrete tower blocks where they spent several lockdowns creating their debut album, “Two To Amuse”. “Cherry Riding”, the second single to be taken from the…
This remix of the just released album Dive by Feiertag, is something very special indeed – a hazy, unpretentious future club classic taking its influences from both sides of the Atlantic. This new project sees the producer return to something like his musical origins, diving deeper into the use of synths and embracing more offbeat…
Marking the 15th anniversary of Dixon’s & Georg Levin’s album „Take It Personal“ under their moniker Wahoo, we proudly re-release their classic „Don´t Take It Personal (Georg Levin Edit)“ featuring Paul Randolph. Originally a B-Side of the single „I’m Your Lover“, this alternative version of the album’s opener quickly became a fan favorite & was…
Tutu Amuse represents the musical and artistic union of guitarist, vocalist and actor Rosa Landers and drummer, composer, vocalist and producer Janek van Laak. Both hail from Berlin’s infamous Marzahn concrete tower blocks where they spent several lockdowns creating their debut album, ‘Two To Amuse’. ‘Crucifix’, the first single to be taken from the album,…
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and live-act from the historic and culturally rich city of Utrecht. Having signed to Sonar Kollektiv in 2018, and released his debut long-playing record Time To Recover, and its subsequent remixes, two years later, he now brings us another side to his sound in the shape of the Dive LP.…
Feiertag – How U Do It is the final single to be taken from the forthcoming Dive album and it is something very special indeed – a hazy, unpretentious future club classic taking its influences from both sides of the Atlantic. This new project sees the producer return to something like his musical origins, diving…
Feiertag Cala is the third single to be taken from the forthcoming Dive album by Joris Feiertag and it is a deep and melodic slice of foot friendly electronica, and one of the more esoteric moments on this laconic LP. Cala was one of the last tracks to be recorded when making the album, but…
The Center is the fourth single on Sonar Kollektiv from Hamburg based quartet, The KBCS. Following on from the radio friendly Pockets feat. Olivier St. Louis, which received support from a plethora of stations across the globe, comes another smooth and soulful outing, this time featuring the stunning vocals of J. Lamotta. Like their previous…
I Need U is the second single to be taken from the forthcoming Dive LP, by Joris Feiertag – a Dutch producer and drummer hailing from the historic and culturally rich city of Utrecht. His sound is a sophisticated combination of organic and synthesized elements, resulting in warm, melodic and heartfelt electronic music. Having recently…
With the Berlin-based singer G‘emma, a true star is shining in the German soul sky. Last fall, Emilie Nguimba began studying jazz singing at the Osnabrück University. The singer, pianist and producer has been following her own musical path since her earliest childhood though, when she started taking guitar, piano and singing lessons. At the…
Joris Feiertag is a Dutch producer and drummer hailing from the historic and culturally rich city of Utrecht. His sound is a sophisticated combination of organic and synthesized elements, resulting in warm, melodic and heartfelt electronic music. Having recently signed to Sonar Kollektiv, Feiertag released his debut long-playing record, Time To Recover, earlier this year.…
The KBCS represent the musical coming together of four very uniquely gifted, but very complementary, instrumentalists from Hamburg, Germany. Color Box, their sophomore LP, happened almost by accident, born as it was out of a series of freestyle jams. The core of the band are drummer Lucas Kochbeck, who spends much of his time obsessing…
Pockets is the final single to be taken from the critically acclaimed sophomore LP, Color Box, by Hamburg based quartet, The KBCS. And boy, did they leave the best until last. As usual, this foursome of erstwhile session musicians jammed out what became Pockets with their customary degree of abandon. Consequently, this led to a…