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Sonar Kollektiv is a Berlin based independent record label and publisher connected to a worldwide distribution network. It was founded by Berlin's DJ and producer team Jazzanova in 1998. Since then the label releases and features music far above and beyond average commercial standards. Releases from artists like Âme, Dixon or Fat Freddys Drop manifested the label's position as one strongest and best-known German labels. The musicians, DJs, graphic designers, artists, friends and families involved try to protect the idea of quality in music no matter which individual sound or style is featured. All members participate in the process of production and the decisions about future releases.
Sonar Kollektiv
Berlin, Germany
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This label is featured in Update #086:
Drexciya, Night Slugs Allstars, Theo Parrish, Pop Ambient 2013
2013's first month might have started out a bit slow, but in the end a flush of excellent releases should have left none of you cold. Whether it's Theo Parrish's brilliantly experimental house tunes, Kompakt's sublime 'Pop Ambient 2013' or a wealth of great more...
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00:49:39
28 January 2013
9,99 €
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Scotsman in Berlin Danny Berman a.k.a. Red Rack’em teams up with Sonar Kollektiv for an "estranged homage to late 70s NYC anti-culture", referencing disco, no wave, soul, experimental funk and his admiration for Arthur Russell under his Hot Coins guise. Fresh!
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This label is featured in Update #075:
Pop Ambient 2012, Seldom Seen, John Talabot
After catching a breath over the holiday season the music world gradually returns to its usual state of frenzy. 'Pop Ambient 2012' and Pinch's Fabric mix continue two of electronic music's best-loved series, while John Talabot, Gonjasufi, Leila, and Benjamin more...
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01:52:30
16 January 2012
11,89 €
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Jazzanova compile an entire volume of other artists remixing their music - deep house and techno flavours dominate the selection with Motor City Drum Ensemble, Âme, Mark E, Henrik Schwarz, while a disco edit by Danny Krivit and a funky house take by Lensco provide diversity. Solid!
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This label is featured in Feature #103:
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Arto Mwambe's identity might have remained a secret for many years, but the mysterious entity's sound has become immediately recognisable through a series of bona fide hits. The epic, chord-powered 'Ombala Mbembo' from 2007 for instance, or the disco-flavoured more...
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