Cercle Records is releasing COSMOS, the third instalment in their annual vinyl compilation series. The exclusive eight track compilation is in conjunction with their highly acclaimed and sold out festival that took place in May.
The latest edition of the comp features music from Indira Paganotto, Ann Clue, Bantwanas, Romain Garcia, Brina Knauss, Vitalic and Notre Dame. Their compilation series aims to represent the dynamic range of electronic music and provide a platform for new talents.
In celebration of the comp, each single (excluding those from the live streamed performances) will be accompanied by a compelling video series titled MATTER. This innovative concept delves into the profound relationship between music and the physical world, with all videos inspired by the theme of the 2024 festival, air and space.
The videos will be released on the Cercle Records YouTube channel, providing an audiovisual experience for fans. The MATTER series is directed by the talented Josef Gatti and produced by Cercle’s Head of Video, Mathieu Glissant.
Each video promises to enhance the listener’s connection to the music, bringing a new dimension to the festival’s artistic expression.
Kickstarting the comp is Romain Garcia. Born in Paris with Spanish roots, he has always infused his music with diverse cultural influences. In 2020, Cercle Records released Cappadocia, a collaboration with Ben Böhmer which garnered over 22 million streams. The artist kickstarts the compilation with Kako, a captivating blend of melodic house with driving percussion and a mesmerizing vocal, ideal for closing a set.
Up next is the African collective Bantwanas with Mama, a deeply emotive, organic afro house cut, positioning them at the forefront of artists who are redefining African house music. The collective’s sound is a danceable and soulful blend that captures South African musical heritage while innovating in the electronic music genre.
They frequently collaborate with various artists, enriching their music with diverse influences. Known for energetic and immersive live shows, they incorporate live instruments and vocal performances with electronic elements, creating a sensory experience for audiences. They have released music on notable labels such as All Day I Dream, Get Physical Music, and Anjunadeep.
Notre Dame is a Parisian electronic music artist, musician, and producer who has been influenced by French electronic legends like Daft Punk and Justice. His emotionally driven music has caught the attention of influential DJs and led to international recognition. The artist has performed worldwide and released music on prestigious labels such as Innervisions, Cercle, and Human by Default.
His featured single Kids Never Stop Dancing, is an indie-dance piece with an upbeat, groovy melody and positive energy, embodying his message of warmth and freedom.
Brina Knauss, a Slovenian DJ, is celebrated for her perfectionist approach and exceptional DJ skills, creating a strong connection with her audience through her music. She has performed on prestigious stages worldwide and shared the stage with renowned artists like Carl Cox, Solomun, Dubfire, and Black Coffee.
Her track Drowning is an indie melodic house piece characterized by a fast melody, heavy kick, and varying rhythms, blending indie and house notes with touches of techno, evoking a summery, solar atmosphere.
Vitalic is a pioneering French electronic music producer and composer, renowned for his influential debut LP OK Cowboy, which achieved gold status. In 2021, he announced a tour for his fifth album “DISSIDÆNCE” while celebrating his 20-year career.
Vitalic was also nominated for the Best Motion Picture Soundtrack at the 49th César Awards. He has collaborated with artists like Kiddy Smile, I Hate Models, and Miss Kittin, and remixed works by Björk, Daft Punk, and Mylène Farmer. His track You Are Not Alone, featuring Vimala, showcases a techno-influenced sound with melodic, dark disco, electro, and techno elements, culminating in a signature massive drop and an organic, instrumental melody.
Ann Clue, a passionate German DJ and producer, has rapidly made a name for herself in the electronic music scene. Known for her high energy and deep, hard-hitting tracks, she has quickly ascended to performing at major festivals like Awakenings, Ultra Miami, EDC Las Vegas, Time Warp, Sonus, and OFF Sonar. Her single Ethereal exemplifies her powerful and energetic style, featuring cosmic themes, heavy kicks, and futuristic vocals, taking listeners on a dynamic sonic journey.
If Only I Knew is a high-energy track that conveys nothing but positivity, and is a masterclass in Denis Sulta‘s signature style, combining infectious melodies, pulsating rhythms, and an uplifting energy that transcends the dance floor.
Born Hector Barbour in Glasgow, Scotland, Sulta is a renowned DJ and electronic music producer celebrated for his vibrant and eclectic sound. He burst onto the scene with the 2015 hit It’s Only Real, which quickly established him as a key player in the house and techno genres.
He has released tracks on prestigious labels such as Ninja Tune, Dixon Avenue Basement Jams, Numbers and his own imprint, Sulta Selects. Alongside his musical output, Denis has played at Berlin’s Panorama Bar, Ibiza’s Pikes as well as showcasing his ‘Sulta Selects‘ takeovers at Tomorrowland, ADE and Printworks.
Concluding the comp is Indira Paganotto, one of Spain’s most iconic artists who is famed for her diverse and rhythmic sets combining 90’s and contemporary underground techno. Indira‘s energetic eclecticism and constant smile have become her trademarks.
She has performed at major festivals and clubs worldwide, including Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Circoloco, and EDC Las Vegas. Collaborations with renowned artists like Charlotte de Witte and Nina Kraviz have further elevated her status. Blackbird SR-71 is a powerful cut featuring oriental throat singing and a trance rhythm in true Indira style.
Listen to the compilation below!
Tracklist
1. Romain Garcia – Kako
2. Bantwanas – Mama
3. Notre Dame – Kids Never Stop Dancing
4. Brina Knauss – Drowning
5. Vitalic – You Are Not Alone
6. Ann Clue – Ethereal
7. Denis Sulta – If Only I Knew
8. Indira Paganotto – Blackbird SR-71
