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It’s been a year since I released originals and since then I also gave my studio a big make-over.
I have gone back to being more analog/hardware based in my production methods again and I guess in some ways you can hear that in this release.
For “Damage Control” I chose 3 tracks I felt had different vibes to them.
Psychosis carries a familiar Noir Music sound with a very ”in your face” beat and musical message.
Damage Control is a more groovy track build around modular synths and a filthy bass that cuts through the soundscape.
Autophagy is a fast-paced monster with percussive intensity and FM synthesis filtering in and out through the entire journey.
The tracks have of course been road-tested and believe me; even the smaller details changed a lot over time to fit my personal taste 100%
After a long process I am finally happy with the tracks and ready to present “Damage Control”.
-NOIR
Listen/Buy here: https://fanlink.to/Noir_Damage_Control
I am super proud to present the part 1 of "Noir Remixed" with fantastic remixes from some of my favorite producers.
Johannes Heil, Cardao, Robert S (PT), Wisna, Electric Rescue and DSTRD.
You probably know some of the names, some you might not have heard of; but the fact is...... You should really have all of them on your radar cause they all create incredible music.
I chose the remixers strictly from my own personal taste in music and producers I felt suited my tracks the most.
I honestly feel all the remixes here are unique and they are also an indicator of the direction Noir Music is taking this summer/fall.
Dive in and find your favorite or play them all.
- Noir
Thanks to all our amazing supporters and all the amazing artists (too many to mention) that have been a part of our journey so far.
12 years is a long time in a tough and sometimes tricky business.
But as the pre-teen we are, we have big plans and rebellious dreams for the future, so expect much more noise from us...
Thanks for the continued love & support 🖤
We are really excited to bring Noir Music to New York on May 10th 2019 for at very special boat party.
Alongside NOIR, we will bring Ramiro Lopez and Juliet Fox; both very relevant with their latest release "On Your Face" on Noir Music.
We can't wait to see all the happy people for an exquisite Techno experience...
More Info & Tickets: http://bit.ly/NoirMusic_NYC
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/307138516618456/
It’s been almost 7 years since Ramiro Lopez had a productions released on Noir Music.
Since then he has evolved a lot as an artist and producer.
We have missed him on the label and extremely happy to announce his return with the excellent 2-tracker.
People that follow me knows I have been supporting Ramiro’s music a lot and even his label “Odd Recordings” stands out as one of the best techno labels the past couple of years in my ears. I love the minimal yet hard-hitting approach coming from Ramiro and this release is a great example of that sound.
“On Your Face” is build around the powerful vocals done by talented Juliet Fox and once again Ramiro proves the “less is more” still holds up in modern techno today. The hard-hitting beats and simple synth-lines compliments the vocal to perfection and makes Juliet’s vocals stand out in the center of the production.
“Venom” is just as powerful with its dark “what is this place” male vocal sitting on top of relentless beats and industrial elements.
This track builds into quite epic 90s rave chords before skilfully dropping back to the sparse and stomping vibes.
Another edgy slice of techno from one of my favorite producers at the moment.
-NOIR-
It’s been a while since we released a V/A on Noir Music and I only ever compile them whenever I feel I have 5-6 tracks that stand out.
Dark Stars Volume 4 has been 6 months in the making and yes….. I know I am picky with the music I sign. I hear that on an almost daily basis.
But even though I could pick music from many different artists it still took me months of compiling, testing the music in clubs and at festivals and then putting together the tracks I felt stood out and complimented each other.
The great thing about V/A’s is that you get the chance to put together a release from artists with completely different sounds and ideas.
Although the sound of Dark Stars Volume 4 is quite minimal sounding overall, it still reflects musicality and great in-depth productions by skillful and experienced artists.
Another great thing about Volume 4 is that these are all artists who make their debut on Noir Music.
I truly love playing every single track from this release and I enjoy watching the crowds reactions around the globe.
I feel no need to get deeper into detail about the specific tracks, as the music will speak for itself.
Hit play and pick your favorite or do as me. Add all of them to your playlist.
-NOIR
Listen:
Beatport: http://bit.ly/DarkStarsVol004
Youtube: http://bit.ly/NoirMusic_YT
Excited to bring you the first debut release on Noir Music in 2019.
We are welcoming Rudosa to the family with this powerfull, raw in your face release.
I have been following Rudosa for quite some time and played a lot of his productions because of the solid output.
This release dips right back into the oldschool rave sound with acidstomper Equanimity and title track Technical Difficulties which is pure 90s warehouse love. On Euphonious Rudosa blends a little more of the mordern techno sound into his relentless beats.
I love his non-complicated and full on sound. It grabs me right away and keeps me locked in.
All three tracks have been firm favourites in my sets the past 3 months and I am really happy to have Rudosa onboard for the label.
Hit play and find out if these are among your new favourite tracks.
-NOIR-
Listen:
Beatport: http://bit.ly/Rudosa_TD
Youtube: http://bit.ly/NoirMusic_YT
http://bit.ly/VictorRuiz_BerlinBeauty
Release Date: January 25th 2019
It’s with great honour that I can now welcome Colombian Mario Ochoa to the Noir Music family.
Been supporting his music for years and we can now finally present his debut release “Spacewalk” on the label.
After some months back and forth and heavy road-testing I feel Mario has created a fantastic 2-tracker to be very proud of.
His productions are on point and the heavy basslines on these bangers are gonna leave the crowds ecstatic.
I’ve had nothing but great reactions from testing these tracks and numerous of people asking for track-titles in clubs and on socials.
Rounding off a great 2018 with another release on Noir Music that makes me a very proud label-owner.
I can’t even pick my favourite between the two tracks, can you ?
-NOIR-
Listen:
Beatport: http://bit.ly/MarioOchoa_Spacewalk
Youtube: https://youtu.be/BKf3aoWzZLU
Youtube: https://youtu.be/FbCIIny23qY
Another outstanding release by Thomas Schumacher on Noir Music is now available…
Listen:
Beatport Spotify Youtube
Over the past two years Thomas Schumacher and I have build an amazing friendship and released incredible music by Thomas on Noir Music.
I believe 100% in his unique productions and he believe 100% in my A&R skills to take the music to new levels.
I am honored to have yet another set of incredible tracks ready for a release on Noir Music and instead of me describing the music I asked Thomas to put words on the release himself this time.
- NOIR
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”It’s been an emotional and rewarding process to record these two tracks for Noir. This release got me digging deep into my Acid and Rave Techno consciousness: The early 90s and it’s illegal Warehouse raves in abandoned dockyards in the North of Germany. Memories of collective euphoria on the dance floor burnt into my mind and soul. It was my goal to capture the original spirit, the-everything-goes, over-the-top, raw-as-fuck attitude that defined that time of my life.”
- Thomas Schumacher
Noir’s two new acid tracks “Done” and “Undone” have been released via Spotify, Youtube and Beatport. Below you can read the press by Noir and head over to any of the 3 platforms to check out the full tracks.
In the late 80s I started listening to UK radio stations when I was a little kid and I instantly fell in love with the acid sound and rave movement that was portrayed on those UK dance shows. When I got old enough to attend clubs and warehouse raves, to experience the movement first hand, it was a no- brainer for me that the music and the lifestyle was my call.
Lately.... in my dj sets and when producing music... I have been time travelling back to those days. Back to how I remember the music I fell so deeply in love with and that is exactly what you hear on this “Done/Undone” release.
For the “Done” track I teamed up with Cari Golden to have a female spoken word and a great message to build the music around.
I always prefer to do original vocal recordings rather than using samples. Cari understood 100% what I was after and I love the lyrics and execution by her.
The spoken word is centered, very clear and deep to contrast the constantly building intensity of the acid patterns and thumping beats.
“Undone” is instrumental and has a more straight forward flow to it.
It’s quite simple although the shifting groove patterns might surprise some. I was torn between two different acid patterns and decided to drop one of them as a surprise change. Playing the track in clubs I quickly learned that the change of dynamics had a great effect.
Both tracks have been wrapped in dark-themed chords and atmosphere.
Both tracks have my take on the sound I fell in love with years ago and obviously still love today. I hope you like what you hear.
- NOIR -
Listen to the premiere of Noir’s upcoming track Done featuring Cari Golden
Full track: https://youtu.be/Ce15SFxm_-Q
Noir – Done/Undone
01. Noir ft Cari Golden - Done (Original Mix)
02. Noir - Undone (Original Mix)
In the late 80s I started listening to UK radio stations when I was a little kid and I instantly fell in love with the acid sound and rave movement that was portrayed on those UK dance shows. When I got old enough to attend clubs and warehouse raves, to experience the movement first hand, it was a nobrainer for me that the music and the lifestyle was my call.
Lately…. in my dj sets and when producing music… I have been time travelling back to those days. Back to how I remember the music I fell so deeply in love with and that is exactly what you hear on this “Done/Undone” release.
For the “Done” track I teamed up with Cari Golden to have a female spoken word and a great message to build the music around.
I always prefer to do original vocal recordings rather than using samples. Cari understood 100% what I was after and I love the lyrics and execution by her.
The spoken word is centered, very clear and deep to contrast the constantly building intensity of the acid patterns and thumping beats.
“Undone” is instrumental and has a more straight forward flow to it.
It’s quite simple although the shifting groove patterns might surprise some. I was torn between two different acid patterns and decided to drop one of them as a surprise change. Playing the track in clubs I quickly learned that the change of dynamics had a great effect.
Both tracks have been wrapped in dark-themed chords and atmosphere.
Both tracks have my take on the sound I fell in love with years ago and obviously still love today.I hope you like what you hear.
-NOIR-
Release Date: September 21st. 2018
Pre-order: http://bit.ly/Noir-Done_Undone
Release date: September 21st. 2018
Below you can read the short press for the forthcoming "Done/Undone" release by Noir dropping on September 21st 2018.
In the late 80s I started listening to UK radio stations when I was a little kid and I instantly fell in love with the acid sound and rave movement that was portrayed on those UK dance shows. When I got old enough to attend clubs and warehouse raves to experience the movement first hand it was a no-brainer for me that the music and the lifestyle was my call.
Lately…. in my dj sets and when producing music… I have been time travelling back to those days. Back to how I remember the music i fell so deeply in love with and that is exactly what you hear on this “Done/Undone” release.
For the “Done” track i teamed up with Cari Golden to have a female spoken word and a great message to build the music around.
I always prefer to do original vocal recordings rather than using samples. Cari understood 100% what I was after and I love the lyrics and execution by her.
The spoken word is centered, very clear and deep to contrast the constantly building intensity of the acid patterns and thumping beats.
“Undone” is instrumental and has a more straight forward flow to it.
Its quite simple although the shifting groove patterns might surprise some. I was torn between two different acid patterns and decided to drop one of them as a surprise change. Playing the track in clubs I quickly learned that the change of dynamics had a great effect.
Both tracks have been wrapped in dark-themed chords and atmosphere.
Both tracks have my take on the sound I fell in love with years ago and obviously still love today.
I hope you like what you hear.
- Noir
We are super exited to present this 2nd release from David Granha on Noir Music.
David Granha - Savala
01. David Granha – Balea (Original Mix)
02. David Granha – Savala (Original Mix)
03. David Granha – Mortal Sins (Original Mix)
Not only is he a super talented producer but he is also open to taking his tracks a step further and in the process evolve as an artist and producer.
I have been playing these 3 tracks a lot in my sets around the globe and almost each week discussed change of details with David.
It makes me proud to have this “Savala” release on Noir Music cause you can hear from the title track “Savala” is an extension of his previous release on the label and with “Balea” and “Mortal Sins” he moves his sound-design to new ventures and a more minimal, raw approach to the final outcome.
Exactly what I wanted from David. Exactly what I hoped for and well…… Even better.
These 3 tracks just sounds amazing and they have been crafted perfectly step by step over a long period of time. A lot of passion, energy and love have been put into this release.
On top of that the titles of the tracks also have sentimental value to David, so there is also a deeper meaning with this release.
Give them a spin and experience how powerful these tunes are.
-NOIR-
Check out the entire release here: http://bit.ly/NoirMusic_YT
Release Date: August 8th. 2018
Listen to the premiere of Balea from David Granha's next Noir Music release.
Link: http://bit.ly/David_Granha_Balea_YT
David Granha - Savala
01. David Granha – Balea (Original Mix)
02. David Granha – Savala (Original Mix)
03. David Granha – Mortal Sins (Original Mix)
It is a pleasure to work with David Granha and to present his 2nd release on Noir Music.
Not only is he a super talented producer but he is also open to taking his tracks a step further and in the process evolve as an artist and producer.
I have been playing these 3 tracks a lot in my sets around the globe and almost each week discussed change of details with David.
It makes me proud to have this “Savala” release on Noir Music cause you can hear from the title track “Savala” is an extension of his previous release on the label and with “Balea” and “Mortal Sins” he moves his sound-design to new ventures and a more minimal, raw approach to the final outcome.
Exactly what I wanted from David. Exactly what I hoped for and well…… Even better.
These 3 tracks just sounds amazing and they have been crafted perfectly step by step over a long period of time. A lot of passion, energy and love have been put into this release.
On top of that the titles of the tracks also have sentimental value to David, so there is also a deeper meaning with this release.
Give them a spin and experience how powerful these tunes are.
-NOIR-
Release Date: August 10th 2018
It is a great honor to present this excellent EP from Victor Ruiz on Noir Music.
Victor Ruiz – The Eye Of The Beholder
01. Victor Ruiz - The Eye Of The Beholder
02. Victor Ruiz - Tormenta
03. Victor Ruiz - Rainbow In The Dark
The pre-release support for this release have been amazing from some of the biggest players in the scene such as Adam Beyer, Thomas Schumacher, Charlotte De Witte, Stephan Bodzin, Oliver Huntemann etc.
We can't wait to see where this will go.
Based on the pre-hype, the release is set to take off.
You can check out the entire release here:
http://bit.ly/NoirMusic_YT
Release Date: July 13th. 2018
Listen to the premiere of " Rainbow In The Dark" on TRNDMSK:
Link: https://soundcloud.com/trndmusik/victor-ruiz-rainbow-in-the-dark
Victor Ruiz – The Eye Of The Beholder
01. Victor Ruiz - The Eye Of The Beholder
02. Victor Ruiz - Tormenta
03. Victor Ruiz - Rainbow In The Dark
I am really proud to present this 3-tracker by Victor Ruiz on Noir Music.
I think he is one of the best and most flawless techno producers right now and together we have carefully picked three tracks which perfectly showcases his production skills.
I often write how I’ve worked with the artists on my labels to make their tracks reach their best potential.
With Victor I feel everything has been served to me on a silver platter as his productions are already perfectly crafted.
Although Victor changed details right up until last minute, some of these tracks also dates back 2 years, so he has had plenty of time to make everything sit and sound right.
After a nine month break from releasing originals I feel truely honored that Victor has chosen Noir Music as the label for this venture.
Both Victor and I feel these three tracks compliment each other and at the same time showcase his skills to make great, diverse music.
Check the entire release. The music will speak for itself.
-NOIR-
Release Date: July 13th. 2018
Check out this 1 hour Beatport Live session with Victor Ruiz:
Link: https://www.facebook.com/beatport/videos/10155671875893193/
An excellent journey with Victor Ruiz showcasing his brilliant track selection and a peak at some of his new productions.
Enjoy