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Cocoon Recordings
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CORLP 027DIGITAL
18 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
18 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: The eighth instalment of Cocoon's Dots And Pearls compilation series starts on a light note. JOSS' "Assessing" is a melodic techno track powered by cascading snares and swirling pads. In a similar style is Emanuel Satie's "When I First Met You (I Knew You Were The One)", where angelic voices and soaring strings make for an uplifting track. There's an edgier sensibility on Denis Horvat & Skarn's chugging "Triii", reflected also on Aocram & Ramsey Neville's acid-led "Brooklyn Structure".
The mood continues to darken with the EBM influences of Alex Bau's grinding "Antidot", while the ever-reliable Redshape resurfaces with the pulsating "Ghost Story". But it's only a temporary situation and Harald Bjork's "Aluco" rounds off the release with an ominous tranced-out track.
The mood continues to darken with the EBM influences of Alex Bau's grinding "Antidot", while the ever-reliable Redshape resurfaces with the pulsating "Ghost Story". But it's only a temporary situation and Harald Bjork's "Aluco" rounds off the release with an ominous tranced-out track.
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CORLP 056DIGITAL
08 Mar 24
Techno
08 Mar 24
Techno
Various
Review: Boasting a huge lineup of artists to get things rolling, Cocoon Recordings employs the likes of Levon Vincent, Benjamin Damage, Orlando Voorn and Space Dimensions Controller (to name a few) on this much anticipated Cocoon Compilation U. From the atmospheric opener by New Jackson to the distinctive funk of Ian Pooley's "DDG Talk", or the impulsive tech house of "Il Rotori" - each number here contributes a unique flavour to the compilation that brings together a seamless blend of pulsating beats, hypnotic rhythms, and mind-bending soundscapes that transport you into a world of pure sonic bliss. Our tip goes to DJ Tennis' smooth "Take It Take It" with that bassline and undeniable 2000s quality punctuating a compiled LP of world class quality.
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CORLP 055DIGITAL
17 Nov 23
Minimal/Tech House
17 Nov 23
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Sven Vath's album "Catharsis" pulsates with life-affirming energy, now revisited and revitalised by an array of acclaimed artists in an electrifying remix collection. Roman Flugel, Benjamin Damage, Robert Hood, Planetary Assault Systems, Mano Le Tough, and more join forces, imprinting their unique signatures onto Sven's DNA, creating an exhilarating counterpart to the original release. From Damiano von Erckert's Balearic sunrise remix of "Silvi's Dream" to Robag Wruhme's intricate minimal funk transformation of "The Worm-hole". The journey progresses through Jonathan Kaspar's brooding take on "We Are," Krystal Klear's euphoric trance version of "Feiern" and Benjamin Damage's uncompromising reimagining of "Mystic Voices." Detroit legend Robert Hood leaves his mark on "Butoh" followed by a cosmic rework of "Nyx" by Planetary Assault Systems. The collection tenderly concludes with Florian Hollerith's second interpretation of "Silvi's Dream," for a lingering memory to live on.
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CORLP 054DIGITAL
18 Aug 23
Minimal/Tech House
18 Aug 23
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Raxon makes a long-awaited return with the captivating 'Robotalia' on the legendary Cocoon Recordings. The Egyptian-born, Barcelona-based artist delivers two heady tracks that dive deep into futurist soundscapes. The title track takes you to a parallel dimension of machine-driven sounds on this seriously slinky and hypnotic groove, while the moody atmosphere of "Kryptonite" immerses you in an alien offworld, with stuttering vocals and dramatic chord stabs. Raxon's mastery shines through, making this release another must-listen.
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COR 12174DIGITAL
23 Jun 23
Minimal/Tech House
23 Jun 23
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: The Cocoon compilation series has become an unofficial state of the nation statement for modern house and techno, and the latest instalment is no exception. It features deep, Detroit styled grooves from Damiano van Erckert and Stephen Brown alongside more accessible minimal house from Claude Von Stroke and murky, analogue jams, including the layered, dubbed out Daniel Avery track, "Your Future Looks Different in the Light". The compilation series has also been successful in spotlighting emerging artists, and volume T is no exception, as it shines a light on Yokto's bass-heavy deep house and the swaggering electro-techno of Defekt's "Terraform".
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CORLP 051DIGITAL
05 Aug 22
Techno
05 Aug 22
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Ahead of his long-awaited new artist album, Sven Vath provides a taster of what to expect. "Mystic Voices" rides a pulsating groove and throbbing bass, with a ponderous male vocal intoning the track's title. Shot through with evocative synth lines, it draws on the Cocoon boss' long trance and techno heritage with style. "Butoh" is quite a different proposition; inspired by the veteran DJ's travels to Asia, it sees him fuse layer upon layer of traditional percussion with a malevolent, acid-laced rhythm. These elements provide the basis for Cana Hatsushiba's ethereal vocal contribution. Both tracks set the scene for one of this year's most anticipated techno long players.
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COR 12171DIGITAL
04 Feb 22
Techno
04 Feb 22
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: The lockdown meant that Sven Vath had the opportunity to spend time in the studio, making music instead of playing it. Now the first fruits of the Cocoon owner's Covid production period are available. Feiern, which appropriately enough is the German for 'celebrate', provide a taster for an imminent artist album. It is also sure to dominate dance floors. Powered by an ominous electronic bass and a mysterious vocal narrative, it's exactly the kind of rousing techno you'd expect Vath to spin. On the dub version, the absence of vocals serve to accentuate those moody bass tones, while the radio edit offers a condensed take that could well cross over into the mainstream - even more reason for Sven to celebrate.
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COR 12170DIGITAL
10 Sep 21
Techno
10 Sep 21
Techno
Various
Review: It's hard to believe that Cocoon is celebrating its 20th anniversary, but what's not difficult to grasp is that Sven Vath's imprint is marking the occasion in style. Rampa and Emanuel Satie kick-start this compilation with emotive, tranced out tracks - in particular Rampa's "2000" is particularly poignant - while Cocoon mainstays like Gregor Tresher and Ricardo Tobar up the pace with the musical but clubby techno of "Nostalgia (Is The Enemy)" and "El Eterna" respectively. As always, Cocoon strikes a flawless balance between showcasing local producers and international names; 20 Years is no exception and features frazzled acid from Josh Wink as well as steely percussive bangers courtesy of Planetary Assault Systems and Jacek Sienkiewicz.
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CORLP 049DIGITAL
19 Feb 21
Techno
19 Feb 21
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Egyptian born, now Barcelona-based DJ and producer Raxon returns for his first solo release on Frankfurt's Cocoon Recordings, after contributing "The Turbulent" to 2019's Compilation S. Deep techno is the order of the day on the moody "Doom". This one is an equally slinky and hypnotic journey that's perfect for the warm-up, with its roaring bass and trippy pitch shifted vocal effects. Raxon goes for a less ominous and more uplifting vibe on second offering "2121" which takes its cues from Italo disco, complete with vocoded melodies, cosmic aesthetic and seriously low slung groove all round.
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CORDIG 039
29 Jan 21
Minimal/Tech House
29 Jan 21
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Harald Bjork has been making music since the mid-00s and is a contemporary and friend of Petter, who has released on Border Community. There are similarities in approach between the two artists, and Shiftings shows that Bjork has an intuitive ability to craft beautiful, bucolic melodies. This is audible on dreamy ambient pieces like "Carry Through The Winter" and the glitchy down tempo "Weasel Magic" of "202 Day". But it's also audible when Bjork picks up the pace to deliver acid-flecked club groovers like "Waldmeister" and the snaking, sinewy rhythm of "Medan Du Sov", a hypnotic affair that'll light up discerning dance floors.
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CORDIG 037
29 May 20
Techno
29 May 20
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Call us old school (or show offs) but we can remember the edition of Sven Vath in the mix back in 2002, where the German techno icon went back to back with legend Richie Hawtin. for an epic mix that's still talked about. The man from Frankfurt is still going with the series and once again carefully curating the very best in contemporary techno flavors - and mixing it altogether with his distinct Midas touch as always. Highlights not limited to: Life & Death affiliate Joseph Ashworth on the epic dancefloor drama of "Trooper", the ever reliable Swede Dorisburg doing his idiosyncratic style of deep tribal trance on "Internet Tension" and the surprising addition of Salon des Amateurs resident Charlotte Bendiks who goes into sublime mesmerizing territory on "Pasco". On the harder end of the spectrum, there are top shelf bangers from the likes of ROD ("Cambodia"), Inigo Kennedy ("2c3d2") and Detroit legend Robert Hood with "Reflector".
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CORMIX 061DIGITAL
22 Nov 19
Minimal/Tech House
22 Nov 19
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: It's been twenty years since Sven Vath's Cocoon operation set up in Ibiza; since then the label's annual alphabet-themed compilations have also come to define techno's stylistic twists and turns. According to S, 2019 clearly saw the re-emergence of trance in its various forms, from Love Over Entropy's wide-eyed abandon to Stimming's more musical approach - audible on "The Gift That Never Stops To Give". Musicality is also a common theme on the house and techno that features on Compilation S, with Emanuel Satie's "Planet XXX" resounding to melodic chord stabs and Giegling artist Edward's "End Days" favouring chattering samples and a soaring bass - inspired by E-Dancer with a modern, Teutonic twist.
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CORLP046 DIGITAL
23 Aug 19
Techno
23 Aug 19
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Apir is the alter ego of UK producer Tim Green, whose decade long relationship with Frankfurt's Cocoon Recordings culminated in last year's acclaimed Her Future Ghost LP. Here, together with New York freshman Justin Marchacos, they collaborate on the deep and emotive tech house journey of "Holocene" powered by its driving groove. This is followed by the slinky and hypnotic entrancer "The Fifth" and its absolutely infectious melodic bassline. Either track is an electronic soundscape of epic proportions, built for a huge soundsystem and best experienced under cover of a warm, balmy summer night.
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COR 12165DIGITAL
19 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
19 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Frankfurt institution Cocoon throws us a curveball in the form of this minimal pop ditty by local legend Markus Nikolai, one of the great minds behind the legendary Perlon imprint who is joined by Ole Schulte as International Anything. They return with their sophomore effort, following up their debut on Perlon earlier this year with another boompty lo-slung effort in the form of "Running In the Underwood" featuring some super catchy vocals. On the remix is one of Kompakt's main men, the inimitable Michael Mayer, who provides a stellar rework which goes down a frantic and adrenalised electro route. Second original offering "See Where You Are" similarly goes down a (proto) electro route in the vein of legends Kraftwerk on this robotic slice of heaven.
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COR 12160DIGITAL
28 Jun 19
Minimal/Tech House
28 Jun 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Back in 2002, "Disco Rout" propelled Danny 'Legowelt' Wolfers from the Dutch West Coast underground to Ibizan big rooms thanks to its catchy nature and also due to the support of Cocoon. Now it re-appears in time for the 2019 summer season, albeit in remixed format. Tuff City Kids deliver a rolling, percussive take on the original, but let Legowelt's catchy synths shine through. For CatzN' Dogz, their version's focus is a pulsating electronic disco groove, while the latest reshape from Younger Rebinds sees the tempo increased and a slightly more ominous undercurrent added to those distinctive synths. Seventeen years on, Rout is still sure to cause mayhem in Ibiza.
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COR 12164
17 May 19
Minimal/Tech House
17 May 19
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: As one of the most feted labels in techno, it's not hard to imagine that Cocoon receives a ton of demos. Fittingly then, the Dots & Pearls compilation series shines a light on the type of music that is bubbling up from the underground via the label's inbox. Youandme's"Claret Loss" sets a high standard, with its lush strings underpinned by a robust groove. Similarly, Florian Hollerith's "Ohrenzirkus" - which also features on label owner Sven V?th's Sound of the 19th Season - strikes a balance between the musical and the functional as deranged horns unravel over a gritty back drop. Maintaining this melodic feeling is Petar Dundov's beautifully mournful "Pyroelectric". However, there is another side to this equation, with Marc Romboy dropping the menacing bass-led "Sequential Error". Irrespective of the mood however, Dots & Pearls V is sure to become an integral part of this year's clubbing soundtrack.
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CORLP 045DIGITAL
18 Jan 19
Techno
18 Jan 19
Techno
Review: It's hard to believe that it's been almost two decades since Sven Vath's Cocoon night and label decamped to Ibiza, bringing techno to the island's masses. Of course it was never that simple, and as the 19th instalment of Vath's annual mix series shows, there was always a deeper side to Cocoon parties. This is articulated in the form of DJ Ease's remix of his own Nightmares on Wax project, Love Over Entropy's beautiful deep house / techno track "9576" and the spine-tingling piano keys of Adam Port's "Do You Still Think of Me?" That said, Vath still has his finger on techno's pulse as the building "Dark Commodore' by Fabrice Lig and the rolling, filtered and aptly named "Cocoon" by Ilario Alicante demonstrate.
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CORMIX 059DIGITAL
23 Nov 18
Techno
23 Nov 18
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Young Berlin based producer Kevin De Vries returns, with more of his trance inspired techno sounds that have previously made waves on top labels Afterlife and Drumcode. His latest offering surfaces on the massive Cocoon imprint - let's not forget the hit "Time Traveller" was one of the most played tracks by chief Sven Vath back in 2016 - which proved to be an extremely successful year for De Vries. Harsh yet hypnotic arpeggios make for proper tunnel vision on the dancefloor with "Meraki", while the uplifting "Sonorous" (in collaboration with Weska) allows perfectly for moments of euphoria with its rich tapestry of melodies. Finally "My Blurred Dream" is a fitting title for this late night chugger, experly geared for heads-down moments under the strobe light.
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COR12158 DIGITAL
28 Sep 18
Minimal/Tech House
28 Sep 18
Minimal/Tech House
Review: The legendary Dutch producer Martijn Hoogendijk aka Alden Tyrell (of Clone Records fame) teams up here for some main room bangers with Berlin based American Kevin McHugh aka Ambivalent: who has had a productive past decade recording for such respected imprints as m_nus, Ovum Recordings and Kompakt in addition to running his Delft and Valence imprints - where he records as acid expert LA-4A. The Detente EP brings the furious warehouse style bounce of the title track (featuring some relentless drum work!), the dusty and greyscale dub techno workout of "Dutchless" and the totally heads down and strobe-lit affair of "Wallfall" that is reminiscent of Jell Mills seminal Waveform Transmissions series.
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COR12156 DIGITAL
24 Aug 18
Techno
24 Aug 18
Techno
Review: Lifeworld boss Johannes Volk ha moved on with his impressive run of Jeff Mills tributes and fair play to him - he has released on The Wizard's revered Axis imprint in the past. The German producer now appears on the Cocoon powerhouse following up greats ones on Dial, Token and Avenue 66 with some driving, trance infused techno on "Tears & Walls". It is jam packed full of grinding, euphoric arpeggios and geared for true elevation - all the while supported by his signature steely rhythms. Second offering "A Little Story About Time & Space" is indeed a fitting title - this emotive science-fiction journey will propel you into the stratosphere. With its intricate melody and emotive pads, it'd be great to help create a transition to or from the harder grooves in your set.
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COR 12152
16 Apr 18
Minimal/Tech House
16 Apr 18
Minimal/Tech House
Review: There is no doubt that Butch aka Bulent Gurle is one of the biggest names in European dance music- and this release confirms why he is so popular. In essence, "Countach" is a re-invention of 90s German trance. Its central riff contains the same kind of melancholic qualities that the releases on Eye Q, one of Sven Vath's previous labels during the 90s, boasted. Allied with a buzz-saw bass, Butch now gives those melodic characteristics a tough dance food focus. Cocoon has drafted in Butch's peer, Kolsch, to remix the track, and he deploys a mean, rolling rhythm and prowling bass to give "Countach" a more contemporary flavour.
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COR 12150
12 Mar 18
Minimal/Tech House
12 Mar 18
Minimal/Tech House
Review: A feature of Romanian minimal hero Cristo Cons' DJ sets for sometime, his remix of "The Secret" for Azimute finally sees the light of day. This deep, bumpin' and tripped out afterhours jam is peppered with those Cassy Britton-like vocals and features exactly the kind of hypnotic qualities you've come to expect from the man. That's not to say that the original should be considered an afterthought - far from it. After all, Philipe Quenum and Cesare 'Vs Disorder' Marchese were veterans of the minimal scene long before Cons, even. A smooth and rolling deep house number with some euphoric house pianos and sharp percussion to support those fine vocals. But the remix where they are credited under their respected aliases is where they are at their best. A deep tribal tech house journey for the early evening.
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COR 12148
29 Jan 18
Minimal/Tech House
29 Jan 18
Minimal/Tech House
Sven Vath / Various
Review: It's been almost two decades since Sven Vath's Cocoon party started its mission to redefine clubbing in Ibiza, and the latest compilation provides a glimpse at how it has achieved this. From the outset, the veteran DJ pushes the limits of house and techno, with offbeat work from Willow and Basti Grub and Eduadro De La Calle's cheeky, Plastikman referencing "The Horus Eye". While relative newcomers like Fort Romeau and DJ Slyngshot make an appearance, Vath also pays homage to veteran producers. This means that Eddie Fowlkes' organ-led house groove, "Twisted Boy" is present, alongside contributions from Aubrey (the warped minimalism of "Clock Funk") and Slam - who drop the vocal-heavy "Clap Your Hands". It would not be surprising if Vath is still preaching the Cocoon gospel on Ibiza in another 18 years.
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CORMIX 057DIGITAL
01 Dec 17
Minimal/Tech House
01 Dec 17
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: German duo Extrawelt are back on the scene. Comprised of Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe, the Hamburg based duo have long been a fixture on the esteemed Cocoon Recordings since their debut over a decade ago. Their very first release was on Border Community, shortly after being discovered by boss James Holden. In addition, they have had regular releases on labels like Traum and Darkroom Dubs. Fear Of An Extra Planet is their third album and don't be put off by the dubious title; it's a great album that covers a wide variety of moods and grooves. From the deep and slinky tech house of opener "Superposition", they further explore the harbour city 'minimal-electro' sound that homeboys like Stephan Bodzin and Oliver Huntemann put on the map - like on "Gott Ist Schrott" or "Gentle Venom". There's nefarious and seething dancefloor drama of the strobe-lit kind to be found on "Punch The Dragon" or the evocative closer "2084".
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CORLP 041DIGITAL
20 Oct 17
Minimal/Tech House
20 Oct 17
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Extrawelt aka Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe have come a long way since the neo-trance of early releases like Soopertrack, but the pair's association with Cocoon has been one of their constants over the past decade. This release signals the latest development in this relationship and is a taster for their third studio album on the label, due this month. "Fear Of An Extra Planet (Black Out)" shows that the German act has shaken off its trance associations; rather than shimmering melodies, they confront the listener with intense bleeps and a jacking rhythm. "Hail the Whale" has echoes of their past thanks to its robotic vocal and mysterious riffs, but the pulsating bass exudes techno menace.
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COR 12149
09 Oct 17
Minimal/Tech House
09 Oct 17
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: DJ Mau Mau
Review: North Germany's most prolific techno artist follows his debut on Cocoon earlier this year with this full-blooded dance floor EP. The title track is influenced by the early 90s trance/techno interface, as a looped, tranced out riff plays out over a stomping kick drum and steely percussion. It's a heady, powerful combination, made all the more potent by the occasional, well-placed filter. "Est" is less intense but just as effective; it sees Puestel deliver a rolling, loopy groove, aligning it to musical synths. The combination of force and melodic hooks will ensure that it finds favour with big room DJs like Cocoon boss Sven Vath.
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COR 12146
28 Aug 17
Minimal/Tech House
28 Aug 17
Minimal/Tech House
Review: The annual Cocoon Ibiza mix is back this summer, with the 2017 edition mixed by two top talents. Nastia is one of the hottest DJs in the world right now. The Ukrainian is headlining clubs and festivals around the globe, showcasing great skills and a vast musical knowledge. In addition, she runs the Propaganda imprint and has also run her own festival, Strichka. Her solid and driving mix features tracks by Luke, Slate, Terrence Dixon and Calibre among others. Taking care of the second disc is Frankfurt's favourite son Einzelkind: he man who runs three labels including JAX and the esteemed Pressure Traxx in addition to releases on local institutions Playhouse and Cecille. He is a no-nonsense DJ who has played the likes of fabric and Space, and as such has helped put his hometown of Frankfurt on the underground dance map. His mix is minimal and cerebral mix is comprised almost entirely of his own tracks, both solo and produced with the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Robin Scholz and Markus Fix.
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CORMIX 056DIGITALX
25 Aug 17
Minimal/Tech House
25 Aug 17
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Please welcome Frankfurt's very own Einzelkind to the Cocoon family. His first contribution to the label seems to be endless and gets nicely spiced up with hypnotic vocal elements and discofied space sounds. "Free Savioni" already made the terrace floor move big time at one of their Cocoon Ibiza nights. Said to have had such a strong impact that they immediately had to sign it after Einzelkind played it Second contribution "Aya Curanderito" sounds like a late night party, deep in the forest with witch trolls dancing around a fire. This is deep shamanic business with a slight Villalobos touch and it is no wonder; as the two have collaborated before for some other releases previously. Cool and trippy, something for the long nights at the infamous local institution Robert Johnson club or Berlin's Panorama Bar.
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COR 12147
14 Aug 17
Minimal/Tech House
14 Aug 17
Minimal/Tech House
Review: This fine EP gathers together four previously unreleased exclusives from the latest edition of Cocoon's Dots & Pearls series, which was mixed by Markus Fix. His contribution to the EP, "Baroon" - a kind of contemporary re-imagining of the original 1988 version of The KLF's "What Time Is Love" with extra TB303 acid lines - is undoubtedly one of the highlights, alongside the ethereal melodies and early morning fuzz of Argy's intoxicating "How Late It Was, How Late". Elsewhere, Christian Burkhardt peppers a rolling house groove with boisterous but blissful stabs on "Karambolage", and Jimi Jules serves up a loose and languid take on the foreboding, stretched-out Innervisions tech-house sound ("Euphrasia").
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COR 12145DIGITAL
14 Apr 17
Minimal/Tech House
14 Apr 17
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: DJ Mau Mau
Review: Cocoon has put Rico Puestel in charge of its latest release. With over 100 tracks to his credit, it looks like a very shrewd piece of A&Ring on the part of Sven Vath's label. The title track is a driving filtered house affair, with a heavy bass navigating its way through the soupy textures. "Enokid" is radically different - whether or not the title is a reference to the great ambient producer is unclear - but it's a highly effective minimal workout. Revolving around a repetitive, pinprick tone, it rides a stripped back, woozy rhythm, resulting in a mesmerising - and highly distinctive - techno track.
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COR 12144
27 Feb 17
Minimal/Tech House
27 Feb 17
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Southern Italian techno hero Ilario Alicante's profile continues to rise after releases on a who's who of labels from Cecille to Soma to Dubfire's SCI + TEC. This time around it's for Sven Vath's Cocoon powerhouse where he smashes out a high octane, peak time techno affair on "Virgo Storm" which could have equally been at home on Drumcode. Adventice aka DJ Deep and Roman Poncet deliver a fine rendition of it next, reminiscent of Robert Hood's cyclical minimalism. Speaking of which, "Hypno" again goes for that trance inducing vibe with with its churning and modulating synth loops and driving rhythm. Who better to remix it that British techno don Mark Broom: his version creating more time and space to play with and a fine edit indeed that'll come in handy for serious DJs.
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COR 12143
09 Jan 17
Minimal/Tech House
09 Jan 17
Minimal/Tech House
Review: In the summer of 2016, 'Papa' Sven Vath invited the global electronic music community to the Mediterranean island of Ibiza for the seventeenth time. The first part of this double mix compilation guides you into the night with this chilled out mix featuring talents young and old. There's Roman Flugel's legendary remix of Vath's 1986 pop hit "Electrica Salsa" and Detroit legend Eddie Fowlkes with "Oriane". Then you are are ready for the release of energy and passion on the second disc, featuring the likes of New York City stalwart Levon Vincent's A1, Berlin's rising star Adam Port with "Sonnenfinsternis" and the legendary Robert Hood aka Floorplan with the high octane funk of "Spin". Prepare yourself for a wild ride with one of techno's finest on another superb mix compilation.
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CORMIX 054
25 Nov 16
Minimal/Tech House
25 Nov 16
Minimal/Tech House
Review: We know Alex Bau, he's a familiar face, an artist who has been part of the modern house scene since the turn of the millennium and, importantly, one who has always managed to reinvent himself, and approach dance music through a fresh pair of lenses. This new release for Sven Vath's Cocoon imprint is the perfect example of this man's versatility and creativity behind the mixing desk; neither "Illuse" or "Etah" sound like they belong to particular sub-genres of house or techno, they're just great club tracks that have used different aspects of the past to arrive at something new. The former is a driving bullet of a techno tune, a missile with only the dance floor mind and a single bleep to carry it forwards, while the latter heads down a much darker, more intricate web of pseudo acid that'll blow the socks off just about any sort of dancer.
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COR 12142
07 Nov 16
Minimal/Tech House
07 Nov 16
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Sven Vath's Frankfurt based powerhouse Cocoon returns with two legends serving up some surefire anthems to close out this year with a big bang. Scottish hi-tech soul merchant Vince Watson appears first with the emotive and elevating "Speaker Freaker", which sees this veteran producer serve up something much more accessible than what fans would be used to, but fantastic all the same. Next up Frankfurter Frank Lorber appears and although usually more known for his tech house stylings, here he takes a cue from fellow homeboys Lauer and Gerd Janson on the retro feelgood vibes of "L'obscure Objet Du Desir".
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COR 10011
17 Oct 16
Minimal/Tech House
17 Oct 16
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Woah, it's that time again; peak season on The White Isle and Sven Vath's institution releases another compilation of this year's finest compiled by masters of the art. This time around it's Detroit icon Carl Craig up first who delivers a mix typically soulful and emotive journey through futurist groove. Highlights on his contribution include Ricrado Villalobos' rendition of DJ Pierre's "What Is House Muzik" (but not all 32 minutes of it, rest assured!), the sheer power of Robert Hood aka Floorplan's "Push On" and Oxia's massive tune from several years ago "Domino" which still sounds great! Next up is Swiss queen of minimal Sonja Moonear who'll subject you to a glorious hour or so of hypnotic bliss, with a bit of help from Brett Johnson & Cpen's druggy/funky "You Got Me Going Crazy (Berlin Dub)", Scandinavian legend The Persuader with the brooding "Vattungarna" and the always impressive John Tejada with the high tech soul of "Fourier Transform".
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CORMIX 053DIGITALX
19 Aug 16
Minimal/Tech House
19 Aug 16
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Salsa was the first time that the world heard of Sven Vath and now on the 30th anniversary of its original release the Frankfurt DJ's label has reissued this mid-80s classic. Henrik Schwarz provides three reshapes; the first dub take fuses the original's quasi-mysterious synths and Vath's deadpan vocals with a snaking groove while his alternate remix is more electronic sounding and focuses on the Cocoon boss' rapping. There's also a radio edit from Schwarz which is led by a rolling steely rhythm and has a menacing EBM undercurrent. Roman Flugel's take is far slower and deeper. like one of his own acid house tracks pitched right down. And then there's the original - still a timeless paean to the mid 80s period when synth pop and proto-techno coalesced.
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COR 12140DIGITALX
25 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
25 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
Review: This is Chymera's second EP in 2016, and follows a relatively fallow period in the last few preceding years. That said, Episode shows that the Irish producer has not lost his melodic touch. The title track sees emotive melodies surge up over a rolling rhythm and robust kicks, while on "7 Hours", he reverts to a more earthy approach. Despite this, the arranging is superb, with resonating beats and nagging percussion supporting a surging bass and warm acid lines. Finally, there's "Rust"; with its breath-taking synth drops and powerful bass tones, it brings to a close another majestic, melodic release from this talented, idiosyncratic producer.
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COR 12139
04 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
04 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Desire Records mainstay Ricardo Tobar on Cocoon? We were just as surprised as you! But it's for real and the Collection LP was testament to this. One of the most overlooked albums of 2015 now gets the remix treatment. The Jonson brothers team up again as Midnight Operator for a rare remix on "Angora", a bleepy and driving epic that combines the trademark sound of both acclaimed producers in an electrifying frenzy. Dial boss Lawrence is also onboard for a remix and he too lends his unmistakable purist deep house vibes to "Red Light"; all emotional strings, dreamy keys and mellow beats that is, overall, oh so bittersweet.
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COR 12136
30 May 16
Minimal/Tech House
30 May 16
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Papa Sven's "An Accident In Paradise", the legendary trance anthem from the early '90s gets an absolute belter of a remix by Bulgarian hardware maverick KiNK; retaining the gnarly 303 acid lead and haunting vocal refrain from the original but given a good a proper revision for modern audiences. The remix of "Robot" taken from 1994's The Harlequin - The Robot And The Ballet Dancer is given a tough and funky tech house makeover by Danish star and former Ink & Needle main man Kolsch, which has all the right elements of dancefloor drama featured, particularly when the main groove drops out leaving way for that dark atmosphere to build the suspense.
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COR 12137
15 Apr 16
Minimal/Tech House
15 Apr 16
Minimal/Tech House
