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Following an impressive first edition, renowned DJ/Producer Marcel Fengler’s IMF imprint is back with another immersive VA from faces old and new. Undeniably electrifying from open to close, ‘HARDPROOF 02’ masterfully captures the varying shades of raw, contemporary Techno, delivering an unparalleled selection of captivating dancefloor weapons.
Tracklist: 01. Danny Wabbit The Girl With The Red Hair
02. Grace Dahl Let Me Be Your Medizin
03. Vrov Sunday Dynamics
04. Steya Trigger Me
05. Sigvard Aeon
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The first ‘HARDPROOF’ compilation serves as a strong signal of intent with some incredible productions straight off the bat. It delivers an explicitly avant-garde agenda, boasting racy groovers, dark and moody dancefloor heaters, and analogue-heavy jams across its five-track listing. Fresh tunes from Danny Wabbit, Grace Dahl, vrov, STEYA and Sigvard all make the first volume of what promises to be a frequent high-quality underground techno experience.
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As 2022 concludes, Marcel Fengler opens a new career chapter with the announcement of ‘10 Years IMF’, an inspiring compilation that marks a decade of his influential label Index Marcel Fengler. A “heart project” two years in the making, the work showcases 12 cuts from artists across the generations exclusive to the compilation, and in-line with the imprint’s ethos, unites established and emerging artists. At the same time, true to Fengler’s own vision, it presents productions that span the full breadth of the techno genre – whether it be funky, elegant, industrial, atmospheric or broken beat, right through to the harder techno variety, ’10 Years IMF’ stands as Fengler’s personal manifesto of techno and the artistic possibilities of the genre.
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Marcel Fengler’s IMF begins 2022 with IMF011, the beginning of a new era of the label’s outlook, which will combine a focus on new talent, established remixers and a design overhaul.
Belgian artist Milo Spykers is first out of the traps for 2022, with his ‚Hier & Nu’ EP (complete with a remix from Fengler) delivering a four-track punch of modern techno. Spyker’s use of dense synths across the EP imbue his tracks with a memorable character that leaps out of the speakers.
From the jagged and oppressive leads of ‘Hier Nu’ to the outright anthemic riffs of ‘The Helicity’ via the cascading stabs of ‘Happex’, the ‚Hier & Nu’ EP is a boisterous work of controlled chaos. Fengler’s remix of ‘Hier Nu’ extracts Spyker’s synths, and with clinical precision, reconstructs them around a lean, muscular rhythm track that oozes tension.
‘Milo’s a very talented young producer. He’s got an uncompromising taste in techno and that convinced me that he’s both a DJ and producer I want to support. I’m really happy to welcome him to the IMF Family.’ (Marcel Fengler, Jan 2022)
Tracklist: 01. Marcel Fengler Sphinx (Alva Noto Remodel)
02. DIN Akustikkoppler
03. Matrixxman & Riccardo Limiti Speed
04. Lucy Sticks And Stones
05. Somewhen Dain (SCB Expension)
06. Blaukoma Iris Pattern
07. FJAAK Ether
08. Vril Thronwagen (SHDRMX)
09. Eric Cloutier Hadal
10. AZUR With You
11. Thomas Hessler Senses
12. Arthur Robert Schwäche
13. Marcel Fengler Phalanx
14. Thomas Hessler Perception (Luke Slater Remix)
15. AVION Angel Ruts
16. Sebastian Kramer Chaser
17. Peter van Hoesen Folding Backwards
18. Gotshell Track 3
19. Various mixed by Thomas Hessler IMF10 Mix
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A project 18-months in the making, Marcel Fengler presents IMF10, a three-part compilation series detailing the past, present and future of his label Index Marcel Fengler.
After a big period of change in the career of label head Marcel Fengler throughout 2016 that naturally involved IMF, it’s time to distill the label’s vision in sonic form. IMF10 is a collection of exclusive originals and remixes created by some of electronic music’s most skilled producers, alongside contributions from rising talents who are set to shape the direction of the label for years to come.
Split into three parts to be released throughout the first half of 2018, each volume consists of six tracks and encapsulates a different tone, highlighting not only the versatile sonic constellation of the label, but also the breadth Fengler enjoys exploring in his DJ sets.
Part one explores deeper and more hypnotic territory, as the legendary Alva Noto makes his debut for IMF re-working the Fengler classic ‘Sphinx’, alongside a new contribution from DIN, the lauded collaborative project between Fengler and Efdemin. Elsewhere close friends Matrixxman (in collaboration with rising producer Riccardo Limiti) and Lucy also join the compilation crafting powerful originals, alongside Scuba with a rework courtesy of his SCB project, plus a new track from exciting Slovenian talent Blaukoma who has impressed Fengler over time.
Part 2 takes a different route, focusing on the warmer and more soulful side of IMF and features an outstanding array of artists making their debut for the label, all of which have a strong personal meaning to Fengler. There’s FJAAK, the exciting Berlin trio he admires for their authentic identity and honest sound, a special Shed remix of the enigmatic VRIL whose timeless productions continue to strike a chord with him, good friend Eric Cloutier who he has long wanted to get involved in IMF and of course long-time label champion Thomas Hessler. Vienna’s Arthur Robert – a new face Marcel discovered after he sent him tracks over Facebook – contributes a beautiful shimmering work to the compilation.
Highlighting this section of the project is the first AZUR track – Marcel’s new side project. He explains: “I’ve always liked to be diverse with my music, but I also don’t want to confuse people. This is the reason why I decided to give my melodic and groovy side its own identity. My music under the Marcel Fengler name will go back to its roots and be more raw and rough in production terms.”
Part 3 focuses on the tougher end of the techno spectrum and features Marcel Fengler’s first original production in two years, a rare offering from Sebastian Kramer (aka Redshape) a prized Luke Slater re-work of Thomas Hessler, while Belgian shapeshifter Peter Van Hoesen crafts a powerful production to add to the pot. Familiar to fans of the label from his excellent IMF09, AVION makes a return alongside emerging Columbian talent Gotshell.
The final digital package will be complemented by a DJ mix from Thomas Hessler comprised of tracks from IMF10.
A special IMF10 tour will take place over the coming months beginning 23 March at Ex Dogana in Rome, followed by fabric on 31 March when the label takes over room 2 with Marcel Fengler, FJAAK (live) and Thomas Hessler. More dates TBA.
Separate features for Vinyl 1, 2 & 3 see related releases.
