there’s no denying marcel fengler’s profound impact on the ever-changing techno landscape. a pioneer in his own right, fengler’s works have flooded dancefloors and set lists worldwide for decades, and that shows no sign of changing anytime soon. his latest work is an all-encompassing four-track ep titled “unleashed”, including a remix from sought-after stuttgart duo shdw & obscure shape.

as 2022 concludes, marcel fengler opens a new career chapter with the announcement of 10 years imf, an inspiring compilation that marks a decade of his influential label index marcel fengler.

marcel fengler’s imf imprint is back with 3 uncompromising tracks from milo spykers and a remix from the label boss.

while the machines roam the land, mankind is no longer the dominant species. natural disasters and the desire for revenge of some have changed the world...this is the time when history is being rewritten. together with marcel fengler and answer code request, menwood starts the journey into a future that may be long gone. this is -vengenance- & -lidenbrock- !

phat remix package

incl. marcel fengler and james ruskin

a project 18 months in the making, marcel fengler presents a imf10, a three part compilation series detailing the past, present and future of his label index marcel fengler. part 3 focuses on the tougher end of the techno spectrum and features marcel fengler’s first original production in two years, a rare offering from sebastian kramer (aka redshape), a prized luke slater re-work of thomas hessler, while belgian shapeshifter peter van hoesen crafts a powerful production to add to the pot. familiar to fans of the label from his excellent imf09, avion makes a return alongside emerging columbian talent gotshell.

a project 18 months in the making, marcel fengler presents a imf10, a three part compilation series detailing the past, present and future of his label index marcel fengler. part 2 focuses on the warmer and more soulful side of imf and features an outstanding array of artists making their debut for the label, all of which have a strong personal meaning to fengler. there’s fjaak, the exciting berlin trio he admires for their authentic identity and honest sound, a special shed remix of the enigmatic vril whose timeless productions continue to strike a chord with him, good friend eric cloutier who he has long wanted to get involved in imf and of course long-time label champion thomas hessler. viennas arthur robert a new face marcel discovered after he sent him tracks over facebook contributes a beautiful shimmering work to the compilation. highlighting this section of the project is the first azur track marcels new side project. he explains: ive always liked to be diverse with my music, but i also do’t want to confuse people. this is the reason why i decided to give my melodic side its own identity. my music under the marcel fengler name will go back to its roots and be more raw and rough in production terms. the final digital package will be complemented by a dj mix from thomas hessler comprised of tracks from imf10. stay tuned for parts 3 to follow, which includes originals and remixes by marcel fengler, sebastian kramer (aka redshape), luke slater, peter van hoesen and more.

a project 18 months in the making, marcel fengler presents a imf10, an astonishing three part compilation series detailing the past, present and future of his label index marcel fengler.

volphonie is the new label of chris honorat, resident and creator of the automatik events at the rex club in paris. with a dark and hypnotic music inviting to night-time voyage and introspection, volphonie is a label that chris wants at his image and in conformity with his techno religion. scan x, a pioneer of electronic live music in europe and laurent garniers sound engineer, provides the first release of the label with the track alien symphony, a piece in the artists purest tradition, a truly sound odyssey revolving around a deviant lead and heady. marcel fengler delivers an aerial remix faithful to the original spirit of the track, but even more hypnotic and captivating. keikari, one of the most promising artists among the new generation of french producers, imposes us his brutal and uncompromising version, while electric rescue, the most prolific french activist through his label skryptom, takes us to the rave with a mental techno that only him owns the secret.

nice price deal !!! for the 5th release on uncage. corcos delivers two solid cuts with remixes from ostgut ton affiliate and imf head marcel fengler and ilian tape member regen. his dj carrier started in the mid nineties at legendary florence based tenax club where he still holds a residency to this day. no need to mention he toured heavily all over the world and played major clubs such as concrete, berghain, tresor just to name a few. corcos alias fabio della torre is the founder of bosconi records and together with ennio colaci he forms the project minimono.

dispersion is an ep deep in style, talent and wonder. embellishing the underground kudos of berlin-based techno dj and producer avion, owner of the hotly tipped, and renowned imprint crossing, dispersion is an eclectic mix of cerebral, uncompromising and colorful techno. title track dispersion is a gleaming display of spacious dancefloor beats melancholic, yet industrial. real is clinical, functional techno, emulating some of the wizards influential magic. inverse blends together a contemporary approach to sonic aptitudes, while remaining a strictly dancefloor and body orientated, while enidan a colorful moment of ambient beauty, plays the ep out. it is the first release on marcel fengler s regarded, techno imprint imf in 2017. dispersion is an ambitious, and unique ep, from a true underground and mysterious talent. the eps style embodies the bright, hypnotic and pulsing music that has characterized his releases to date on crossing. talking about the release, fengler states, he got my attention after some pretty strong releases on his own imprint crossing. i felt that this was something i didnt have on my label, but still reflected the idea of imf.

label honcho bloody mary returns to the helm for the 34th release on dame-music, two original tracks knockout and no feeling is final are backed with a huge remix from none other than berghain resident, label boss & renowned producer marcel fengler. alien electronics, ominous pads and a heavy dose of acid craft unmistakably analog cuts that tread the line between electro and techno. ‘knockout stretches across the a-side, a pulsating, incessant acid line snakes its way about the raw 909 drums, tweaked and breaking in a series of hat and crash rolls reminiscent of classic chicago joints. on the flip, marcel fengler masterfully re-imagines knockout in to a driving percussive, workout, subtly adding and removing elements into a hypnotic, frenetic cut worthy of the dance floor. finally, no feeling is final slows the pace, haunting metallic strings rise and fall between twisted circuitry, an emotive number that could just as easily warm the crowd early as it could jerk tears at close. dj support: marcel dettmann laurent garnier maceo plex / maetrik kiki bpitch control orde meikle erol alkan luke slater jonas kopp chris liebing richie hawtin monika kruse james zabiela

thomas hessler returns with his second full ep for imf, with four tracks further establishing the on-the-rise german producer s talent for sleek, agile techno. ep opener push is the record s most intense cut, brimming with a powerful intent that s barely contained by the track s dramatic surging synths. it s followed by rise, which matches its rhythmic urgency to an escalating melody that teases while it builds towards its cathartic house lights up moment. the record s b1 track, the aptly-titled reflections, is the ep s most contemplative, with an unwavering pulse underpinning a subtle rising-and-falling melody that always threatens to burst into technicolour before dipping back into darkness. finally, ep closer the hope may be optimistically named yet is conversely the track most likely to incite dancefloor panic, with a drum rhythm that bucks like a rodeo bull, to which your best course of action is to hold on tight and enjoy the rid

strength lies in calmness – and vice versa. marcel fengler returns on imf and offers three new inspirited musical pieces that protrude from the club context just as well as cater for your home stereo, picking up on the diverse musical moods defined by his debut album fokus (ostgut ton, 2013) while concentrating on intertwining sound aesthetics. with “kyu” laid out on the a-side, this new 12- starts off with a delicate yet muscular floor-pleaser – its subtle 4/4 rhythm is counteracted by lush claps on 2/4, but the true finesse comes in form of its varying rhythmic details, crisp hi-hats and underlying, subtle melodies, most notably the twirling organ trills, sustained synth pads and alienated shout outs. “shitau” on b1 picks up on these introverted and adoring musical moods with more organic bell percussion and swelling synth layers adding a more cinematic touch to the complex rhythm patterns—then pausing for a short dreamy break, gaining speed again before culminating in a grand finale. “zen” follows up with intimate string arrangements until fengler varies the tone and tempo with tribalist percussion and a lush kick drum. this ep is an ideal companion, whether you re pruning your bonsai or branching out a club set.

munich’s zenker brothers arrive on index marcel fengler for the first time with pollioni, a four-track ep that captures the unique style that has brought the duo acclaim over a string of releases for tresor and their own ilian tape label since they combined their considerable production talents as a dual force in dextrous, charismatic techno.

index marcel fengler unearths another berlin-forged gem with a debut release for somewhen. following an impressive pair of eps on his own sana imprint, label boss marcel fengler was quick to invite the newcomer to the imf family. following a pair of head turning performances on line-ups alongside fengler at his berghain home, the time has come for imf 05 to bring somewhens talents to wider attention.
a cut *dain* is a stripped down techno trip engineered for dancefloors at dawn: a siren call to the club’s most battle hardened heads, its subtle machinations will prove deadly in the right dj’s hands. over on the b-side, *aula* is the eps more unpredictable beast, its rougher rave edges rounded off by a rich bass synth and enigmatic vox pads that give the track an unsettling air as it nears its conclusion. xj closes the ep with an insistent slice of acid with somewhens own playful modern twist.

the index expands into its fourth chapter with a rich collection of tracks from key label artists marcel fengler, thomas hessler, echoplex and vril. label co-ordinator marcel fengler drops scion on the a1, a non-typical, deeper house-influenced jam with a floating, mind-melting soft-focus. abstract, crafty techno meets classic sunday-afternoon vibes in this unique offering. after his wonderful 4-tracker on imf003 promising talent thomas hessler continues his run with the melodic and stark journey track, the escaper. what is initially shrouded in mystery and melancholy opens up into a funky, us vs. uk-styled workout, snapping snares and reduced percussion driving the meandering synth theme. echoplex, who graced imf002, also returns with a suitably trippy and percussive number, entitled the relapse. building into a bleepy, freaky, acidic killer, complete with some cleverly deployed rave vocal samples, filtering in and out of the fluffy aesthetic, the long-serving polish master is still on top form. going for impact and stand-out sound design, vril offers thronwagen, a mesmerising arrangement of synth layers, classic techno stabs and overlapping themes. already well-known for his powerful drums and bottom end control, this more musical piece goes a long way to showcase some of the german producers many other talents.

talented new german producer thomas hessler arrives on imf with a superb four track exploration into powerful, melodic and timeless techno. driven by rich synth arpeggios and textural percussion, this third release on the label continues the search for unique, stand-out electronic music full of atmosphere and finesse.

index marcel fengler continues with its second installment, introducing an expertly produced ep from respected long-running artist echoplex. since 2000 echoplex, the polish born peter sliwinski, has released truly pioneering, atmospheric and soulful techno, appearing on his own soleil label, or synewave amongst many others. this triumphant return to the limelight comes in the form of three stand out tracks.

ltd 2014 repress
peaktime techno, mit einem metallischem schaben, einer raffinierten percussion und einer satten bassdrum, über das sich nach einem break ein alles wegfegendes noisefeuerwerk entzündet. definitiv nichts für die schluffige after hour

remixes by dave clarke, the traveller, aubrey and the exaltics.

the receiver series presents six remixes of tracks from peter van hoesens acclaimed perceiver album. all six interpretations showcase the best of what contemporary techno has to offer.

with fokus marcel fengler extracts himself far from the boundaries of a conventional dj/producer debut

in berghain resident and ostgut ton recording artist marcel fengler we found the perfect match for the rework.

post detroit hi-energy techno tracks on this first release on epm musics new vinyl label! known for their dj agency that used to represent artists such as robert hood, underground resistance, marco passarani and alexander robotnick, they became one of the first digital distribution companies in europe. these guys always have been on the forefront of techno music and now go back to their roots and old love for vinyl!! its paul mac dropping the bomb with berghain resident marcel fengler on the remix! solid techno tracks in a timeless manner that already proved its quality on international dancefloors. limited marbled vinyl! check!

next berghain prime time bomb

rivet puts a lot of effort in his sounds and his production. this is not another copycat. first out on the ep >amid the roar< is >metrist<, a sexy march that blends the stiffness 80-ties disco with techno from the future. on the b-side marcel fengler takes his turn on >metrist<. he keeps the string of the original, chops up the bass and creates a dancefloor monster with a big anthem alert stamp on it. amid the roar ends with what might be the strongest track on the ep. this ep will make us dance, of course, as always, with a bit of a kontra-musik twist.

marcel fengler remix a truly pumping techno monster that stands on the shoulders of detroit giants. run of 300 copies, pressed on white vinyl.

marcel fengler launches his own label – imf (index marcel fengler) with a rich, experimental and varied 3 track ep. through his numerous releases for ostgut ton and mote- evolver, or remixes for artists like skudge or perc, fengler has built his own distinct modern techno sound. introducing the ep , setting the tone and announcing its intentions, >knavish< is a thick, textural and spacious piece of sound design that careers across the audio spectrum with stunning fluidity. like a seductive opening chapter, it draws us in, yet leaves much for our burning curiosity to discover. moving on further off-centre, the churning ten minute adventure of >hidden empire< begins its rumbling ascent in the paranoid depths of fenglers more subversive electronic language. fusing the attitude of punk with the metallic ring of industry, its lively synth play and heavy forward stomp make this a challenging and indeed rewarding find. featured on his new >berghain 05< mix, >sphinx< takes a straighter path into the kind of sensory techno that marcel is well known for presenting on the berghain floor. funky, playfully aggressive, heavily defined and certainly cosmic, a concerto of outer-space tones, static and filtered waves join the racing percussion in tense unison

released in may last year, his thwack ep showcased the kind of pulsing, throbbing techno sound that few other producers can equal in intensity. now we bring you the remixes.

berghain resident marcel fengler is one of the frontmen of raw and forward pushing techno. judging by his previous three eps for the label, its clear to see how fenglers work revolves around a love for tough, angular and edgy tools for the floor. this fourth offering continues the energy with three jacking, factory-forged tracks leading us further down his mysterious path.

as a fellow ostgut ton recording artist and berghain regular, the connections between berlins marcel fengler and luke slater go beyond the usual mutual respect between artists. this is berghaininspired music at its best for which fengler is known!

mehr als eine platte pro jahr hat marcel fengler seit 2007 nicht herausgebracht, >twisted bleach< ist insgesamt erst seine dritte. aber natürlich zählt auch bei uns qualität mehr als quantität – und so bleibt es auch immer spannend, in welche richtung der berliner berghain-resident seinen sound jeweils formt.

marcel fengler provides 2 new tracks for this ostgut ton release. having just moved to berlin, the producer displays two different sides of his abilities. theres one primetime tech banger and one more experimental cut with a growing dubstep influence.

fokus ist mit elf abwechslungs- und detailreichen tracks das produkt, welches innerhalb dreier intensiver monate in dem berliner studio von fengler entstand. das klangkonzept fŸr sein album, die seine liebe fŸr ausgefallene elektronik, abstrakte melodien, brachiale strukturen und ergreifende bassfrequenzen darstellt, Ð ist das resultat eines sorgfŠltig erlesenes und intensives hšrerlebnis.

berghains marcel fengler presents the fifth installment in the clubs expanding mix series. a central resident at the club since its early days, fengler continually and consistently fires up the berghain floor with his vast and exemplary collection of techno, house and electronica. fenglers colourful mix includes new exclusives from peter van hoesen, reagenz & vril, which will be released on an un-mixed 12 inch, and also gathers together a wealth of producers both new and old, from claude young, luke slater, ben sims and regis, to skudge, gerd, seiji and convextion, a lot of them providing previously unreleased material

solo instr. with orchestra

90s underground rave

mit der vidab 005.5 betritt vidab neuland. sie kommt als schlichtes, bestempeltes whitelabel und wird nur auf vinyl erhältlich sein. zu hören gibt es jeweils einen remix des berghain-residents marcel dettmann und marcel fengler, die zwei tracks von gowentgone ein neues gewand verpassen! herrlich & limitiert!

4 marcel dettmann remixes!!

italo disco

incl fred p remix! tip!

die berliner techno-ikone marcel dettmann kündigt seinen ersten release über fabric originals, dem flagship-label der globalen clubinstitution fabric, an. electric drive ist ein satter cut von treibend-digitalisiertem techno, ein mitreißendes, hochintensives dj-tool, mit dem dettmann zur puren wildheit der tanzfläche zurückkehrt. streng limitiert natürlich!

city composer fulco ottervanger (cruise lento)

electro infected disco boogie funk

berlin berghain techno

a collection of demos & recordings from marcel bontempi on 12 inch lp plus 7 inch.

lander & adriaan is a belgian duo with drummer lander gyselinck (stuff., beraadgeslagen, labtrio) and adriaan van de velde (pomrad, mauro pawlowski, j. bernardt). their gently disturbed mashup of 90s dance music genres like chicago juke, detroit techno, uk-funky, classic rave, corny jazz fusion and mundane jazz improv brings you to a pleasantly disturbed realm of unguilty pleasures, sheer weirdness and pure excitement.