Category: Index Marcel Fengler

Artist:
Somewhen

Title:
Dain EP

Label:
Index Marcel Fengler

Cat#:
IMF05

Release Date:
30th April 2015

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
A
Dain

B1
Aula

B2
XJ

Press Info:
Index Marcel Fengler unearths another Berlin-forged gem with a debut release for Somewhen. Following an impressive pair of EPs on his own Sana imprint, label boss Marcel Fengler was quick to invite the newcomer to the IMF family. Following a pair of head turning performances on line-ups alongside Fengler at his Berghain home, the time has come for IMF 05 to bring Somewhen’s talents to wider attention

A-side cut ‘Dain’ is a stripped down techno trip engineered for dancefloors at dawn: a siren call to the club’s most battle hardened heads, its subtle machinations will prove deadly in the right DJ’s hands. Over on the B-side, ‘Aula’ is the EP’s more unpredictable beast, its rougher rave edges rounded off by a rich bass synth and enigmatic vox pads that give the track an unsettling air as it nears its conclusion. XJ closes the EP with an insistent slice of acid with Somewhen’s own playful modern twist.

Listen:

Special:
“Invite’s Choice Podcast 219”

Recommendations:
IMF04 w/ Marcel Fengler, VRIL, Thomas Hessler & Echoplex
IMF01 by Marcel Fengler himself
IMF02 by Echoplex

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Booking:
Ostgut Booking

Websites:
Somewhen
Index Marcel Fengler

Artist:
Various

Title:
Unit EP

Label:
Index Marcel Fengler

Cat#:
IMF04

Release Date:
November 2014 19th January 2015

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
A1)
Marcel Fengler
Scion

A2)
Thomas Hessler
The Escaper

B1)
Echoplex
The Relapse

B2)
VRIL
Thronwagen

Press Info:
The Index expands into its fourth chapter with a rich collection of tracks from key label artists Marcel Fengler, Thomas Hessler, Echoplex and VRIL.

Label co-ordinator Marcel Fengler drops ’Scion’ on the A1, a non-typical, deeper House-influenced jam with a floating, mind-melting soft-focus. Abstract, crafty Techno meets classic Sunday-afternoon vibes in this unique offering.

After his wonderful 4-tracker on IMF003 promising talent Thomas Hessler continues his run with the melodic and stark journey track, ‘The Escaper’. What is initially shrouded in mystery and melancholy soon opens up into a funky, US vs. UK-styled workout, snapping snares and reduced percussion driving the meandering synth theme.

Echoplex, who graced IMF002, also returns with a suitably trippy and percussive number, entitled ‘The Relapse’. Building into a bleepy, freaky, acidic killer, complete with some cleverly deployed rave-vocal samples, filtering in and out of the fluffy aesthetic, the long-serving Polish master is still on top form.

Going for impact and stand-out sound design, VRIL offers ‘Thronwagen’ – a mesmerising arrangement of synth layers, classic Techno stabs and overlapping themes. Already well-known for his powerful drums and bottom end control, this more musical piece goes a long way to showcase some of the German producer’s many other talents.

Listen:

Full Track Streaming:
Thomas Hessler – “The Escaper”

Marcel Fengler – “Scion”

Videos:
Vril – “Thronwagen”

Echoplex – “The Relapse”

Thomas Hessler – “The Escaper”

Videos created by the29nov films.

Specials:
Marcel Fengler – “Invite’s Choice Podcast 200”

Thomas Hessler – “NovaFuture Blog Mix February 2013”

Echoplex – “Live @ Berghain Club 2011”

VRIL – “Live at Stattbad Wedding 2014”

Recommendations:
“Perception EP” by Thomas Hessler
“Sphinx EP” by Marcel Fengler
“The Soft Reaction EP” by Echoplex
vinyl “Berghain [05]” incl. Vril track

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Websites:
Echoplex
Thomas Hessler
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Index Marcel Fengler

Artist:
Thomas Hessler

Title:
Perception EP

Label:
Index Marcel Fengler

Cat#:
IMF03

Release Date:
16th June 2014

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Stratosphere

02)
Consequence

03)
Perception

04)
Distance

Info:
Talented new German producer Thomas Hessler arrives on IMF with a superb four track exploration into powerful, melodic and timeless techno. Driven by rich synth arpeggios and textural percussion, this third release on the label continues the search for unique, stand-out electronic music full of atmosphere and finesse.

Listen:

Video:
“Consequence”

Video created by the29nov films.

Specials:
“Invite’s Choice Podcast 070”

Luke Slater’s “The Space Station” radio show featuring “Perception”

Recommendations:
IMF01 by Marcel Fengler himself
IMF02 by Echoplex
“Gravity” by Thomas Hessler
“Outburst” by Thomas Hessler

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Booking:
Mutual Obsession for Thomas Hessler

Websites:
Thomas Hessler
Index Marcel Fengler

Artist:
Echoplex

Title:
The Soft Reaction EP

Label:
Index Marcel Fengler

Cat#:
IMF02

Release Date:
31st March 2014

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
01)
The Soft Planet

02)
The VS Theme

03)
The Reaction

Info:
Index Marcel Fengler continues with its second installment, introducing an expertly produced EP from respected long-running artist Echoplex.

Since 2000 Echoplex, the Polish born Peter Sliwinski, has released truly pioneering, atmospheric and soulful techno, appearing on his own Soleil label, or Synewave amongst many others.

This triumphant return to the limelight comes in the form of three stand out tracks. Aside cut ‘The Soft Planet’ gyrates to a slamming hi-tech broken beat, a purist and well controlled atmosphere-track, full of details and refined advanced sounds.

‘The VS Theme’ moves into driving 4/4 mode, while maintaing Echoplex’s rich sound palette, warm Detroit-vibes keys and full-spectrum high-end production. The B-side is then completed with the more submerged tones of ‘The Reaction’; taking a hypnotic, side-angle snapshot of the deeper, more abstract places inside his classic producer’s headspace. Each track is rich in colour and detail, well balanced and elegantly sequenced. Simply essential, timeless techno from one of the underground’s finest.

Listen:

Special:
Echoplex @ Berghain Club, Berlin, Germany June 30th, 2013

Recommendation:
IMF01 by Marcel Fengler himself

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Websites:
Echoplex
Index Marcel Fengler

Artist:
Marcel Fengler

Title:
Sphinx EP

Label:
Index Marcel Fengler

Cat#:
IMF01

Release Date:
October 2011

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Knavish

02)
Hidden Empire

03)
Sphinx

Info:
Marcel Fengler launches his own label – IMF (Index Marcel Fengler) with a rich, experimental and varied 3 track EP.

Through his numerous releases for Ostgut Ton and Mote-Evolver, or remixes for artists like Skudge or Perc, Fengler has built his own distinct modern techno sound.

Introducing the EP , setting the tone and announcing its intentions, ‘Knavish‘ is a thick, textural and spacious piece of sound design that careers across the audio spectrum with stunning fluidity. Like a seductive opening chapter, it draws us in, yet leaves much for our burning curiosity to discover.

Moving on further off-centre, the churning ten minute adventure of ‘Hidden Empire‘ begins its rumbling ascent in the paranoid depths of Fengler’s more subversive electronic language. Fusing the attitude of punk with the metallic ring of industry, its lively synth play and heavy forward stomp make this a challenging and indeed rewarding find.

Featured on his new ‘Berghain 05‘ mix, ‘Sphinx‘ takes a straighter path into the kind of sensory techno that Marcel is well known for presenting on the Berghain floor. Funky, playfully aggressive, heavily defined and certainly cosmic, a concerto of outer-space tones, static and filtered waves join the racing percussion in tense unison.

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Booking:
Paramount Artists

Websites:
Marcel Fengler
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