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SPORT 022EP
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This is a massive collaboration from a powerhouse group of Berlin-based producers. These three tech-house cuts bring you a dazzling variation of the title track by Axel Bartsch, featuring vocals by Jake The Rapper. The "Hunt Version" showcases Bartsch's signature minor-key melodic minimalism, lightly embellished by percussion. The "All The Beast Version" varies between pulsating menace and sweet seduction with velvety harmonies. Rounding out the EP with a mammoth club remix is Thomas Schumacher. This is booty-shaking, big room music.
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SPORT 019EP
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"Bartsch is back! It took Axel over one year to deliver another solo Sportclub release, and he did it with bravura. 'Dancing In My Shoes' rolls in spherical and deep, still keeping that pressure on the dancefloor. Axel gets the crowd belting with skillful downbreaks and a hypnotic bass line. 'Interconti' shows his love for analog hooklines while spreading the Kompakt-style all over the world to finally travel back to Berlin minimalism with 'No Way Out.' A bellgroove is digging through that track, which is shortly outshined by flashy housechords to finally gain the upper hand again for maximum pleasure."
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SPORT 018EP
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"After a short summer break Sportclub returns from the training camp packed with the next Brian Cares release. His late summer hit 'Rejected' features Raz Ohara's vocals whose name is spread around the globe after his recent album Raz Ohara And The Odd Ochestra. Its catchy hookline, sexy grooves and Raz` hypnotic vocals let every booty move. 'Animal' takes you to a trip between house and techno. The classic house chords and rollin` snares rock the tired ravers in the morning hours as well as the peak time crowd at Berghain."
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SPORT 016EP
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"Following his brilliant debut, Alex piles the fire up with a brand new exclusive track, a Sian and a Solar and Poppcke remix. On 'Clean the Dish,' he creates lacy percussion and a house vibe with sure instinct, topping it with that 'in your face' sound which stirs up any dancefloor. Both remixes arise equally strong while the Solar & Poppcke Remix emerges as that ultimate secret weapon."
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SPORT 015EP
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"Right after moving to Berlin, Sportclub presents freshly traded Alex Niggemann who already caused a stir with his 'Darko' remix for Booka Shade. Niggemann debuts with a deep killer track featuring a permanently magnetizing melody line, aspiring to be the spring hit of the new year. After being abstinent for a couple of months, Axel getting back on the scene with the b-side 'Daccord.' Decent percussion, deep bassline, loopy. Trancy, dubby monotonously rising but still straight forward track design is the best practice. A true Bartsch."
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SPORT 014EP
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"After some creative excursions on Forcetracks and On Records, Asem Shama delivers a fresh 3-tracker as the second part of the Sharade series. Inspired by spontaneous open air, the title track 'Am Kanal' already caused a buzz before release and shows where the trip is going to. 'Casino Fatale' opens the B-side with a funky fresh lick and effective percussion, followed by the charismatic 'Summerspirits.'"
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SPORT 013EP
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"After collaborating with Axel Bartsch on 'Abstract Matter,' Asem gets back on the solo path with kind support of Mr. Sweet N Candy, who skillfully shapes the contours of L'Appartement in his remix. The flipside features 'Firewalk,' a hypnotic groover charged with the energy of a wet hot summer night."
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SPORT 012EP
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"The two label owners are on their best behavior and even remind of Robag Wruhme & Steve Bug."
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SPORT 011EP
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"After excursions to 'Spiel-Zeug' and 'Hi Freaks' Axel returns home and invites us to a sporty ride through his techno landscapes. 'Castillo' passes you through all moments of the dancefloor, from first loose moves till letting yourself go and back again while it's constantly fizzling and clicking till the marked pressure releases. At 'In The Woods' Axel shows his approved weapons: dry house beat, shuffled percussion, deep bassline and all over sudden a melody appears from here and there. All elaborated in particular he consequently pushes the last bud on the dancefloor."
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SPORT 010EP
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"After various releases as Franco Zeiger, Asem Shama reveals his identity on the 10th Sportclub, presenting two charmingly energetic tracks. Fluffy shuffled hats and percussions and a jazzy vibe lead the sporty clubber to the central theme, which comes along rather friendly and relaxed in 'L'Appartement,' while the 'Illusioniste' acts quite mysterious. In any case, Asem Shama aka Franco Zeiger is heading towards sophisticated contemporary club sound."
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SPORT 009EP
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"The first sporty various artists, supported by Karotte, Pan-Pot, Benno Blome, Miss Jools (Sleeper Thief), Woody, Florian Meindl a.m.m., features three young talents and a new co-op of the label owners. Shama & Bartsch top their deep bassline and funky tom grooves with an acoustic overstimulation crafted to force even the last headnodding deckshark on the dancefloor. Young and talented Aureo & Solar from Hannover present the belting 'Glitch Bitch' and the Alicante-based Englishman Towie shines with a melodious minimal groover."
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SPORT 008EP
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"It's about time that Sportclub's first remix 12" dropped, and it's Axel Bartsch's acclaimed 2nd release for the label that gets re-rubbed and rewired here. To begin with, Ruede Hagelstein, whose Lebensfreude releases and monster remix of Chikinki's 'Assassinator 13' have rocked clubs the world over, nails the spirit of the times with his supremely minimalist interpretation of 'Break Out.' Next up to bat is Safari Electronique's Arnaud Le Texier: the London-based Frenchman drops a buzzing, acidic version of 'Shinkansen to Kyoto' that will turn any discerning dancefloor into sushi! As if that's not enough, Christoph Ehlers is lurking in the shadows with his own distinctive take on 'Break Out' -- steering it into those deep, dark and bubbling waters that we all like to get lost in at night..."
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SPORT 007EP
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"With Sportclub 7 an artist from outside the circle around the label initiators Bartsch and Zeiger steps into the arena for the first time. The Berlin based newcomer from the 'Mind The Crap' posse, who has already released on Freizeitglauben delivers the extra ordinary club smasher 'Reach Your Hands Out'. Very emotional but still straight forward, Cares reflects the vibe of the Berlin club scene. Nearly mystical, the words by Howard Katz Fireheart drop on top of that like cream. The B-side comes up with a non vocal mix and a 'totally out of it' bonus track for the hours beyond good and evil."
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SPORT 006EP
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"The funky futuristic A-side takes it down with dimensional spheres and a fluffy bassline, then the sheep steps on the scene and gets rid of its coat with a jazzy hook. 'Iklim' shows glittering facets. When the deep low end vibes get washed ashore, the sleeping muse wakes up and sparkles!"
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SPORT 005EP
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"Kickin with vibe! After worldwide acknowledgment of 'Thunk' on der sportclub 4, the label owner seamlessly follows his 'Light in the Dark' release on Kompakt. 'Räubertochter''s diggin up the the brain from down low, coming from the deep, to let the sunshine through from time to time, culminating in an iridescent lightshower. 'Abacaxi''s comin fruity and fluffy, sparkling with funky fresh flava to make you shake that booty."
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SPORT 004EP
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"After their successful collective start into first season and their recent solo releases, get ready for round four! In the left corner, Axel Bartsch delivers a subtile mover captivating the moment, in which we ask ourselves: 'is this daybreak or nightfall?'. In the right corner Franco Zeiger presents 'Transparent Metal.' Spherical but still energetic this tune digs itself into the deepest whorls of our brain. This punch rocks the floor!"
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SPORT 003EP
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"This time Franco delivers a crystal clear two tracker, sporting the best of classy electro to the contemporary club vibe. 'Sonnenwind' is a perfect example of how effective a single hook can be, while flipside's 'Necromancer' comes up with an ultra-funky beat and a bassline one just can't evade. What a debut."
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SPORT 002EP
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"An excessive night on the dancefloor in a club in Tokyo on some legal designer dope, reminding of Dr. Albert Hofmann's invention. With the 'break out' scream still echoing in everyone's mind, the afterhour is set in a hotel room with a breathtaking view of the skyline. But no time to rest too long, cause the 'Shinkansen To Kyoto' is ready to depart. Finally, the trip ends with glittering fireworks mirrored at the Komowage river. What a wonderful life! This is the soundtrack..."
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SPORT 001EP
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"Game on! The Alpine training now complete, the team is ready and waiting to take on all worthy opponents! Sportclub on best ever form and fitter than ever...up front is Axel Bartsch, a man who's skills have shined through on his recent releases on Speicher. His partner, the formidable German-Brazilian center-forward, Franco Zeiger. Two tracks ready to promote their label way into the higher echelons of electronic music. The first half consists of a powerful and aggressive pressing. With that ace up their sleeve, the second half is a dead cert, with technical finesse and a wide diversity of combinations guaranteed to create a wave on the scene. Music and sport fused together in perfect harmony..."
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