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LP
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FM 12063LP
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$29.50
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 3/14/2025
Iron Curtis and Johannes Albert return to orbit with their highly anticipated Moon IV, the next chapter in their acclaimed lunar album series. Building on over a decade of collaboration and the cosmic groundwork in Moon I, II, and III, this fourth instalment is a testament to their ever-evolving artistry and expansive vision. Released on their beloved Frank Music imprint, Moon IV sees the duo starring an 11-track journey that once again defies genres, challenges conventions, and charts a vivid course through the electronic cosmos. From the warm opener "Void Gathering" and wistful melodies of "Silverclub" to the driving rhythms of "Sounds (The Feels)," which echoes the relentless pulse of NYC Post-Disco, Moon IV encapsulates the duo's signature blend of moods and eras. "Club L'Avenir" and "Daso" serve up euphoric moments with a nod to the French Touch, while the ambient vignette "Into Somethin' (Interlude)" calms you down again. Electro cuts like "Pipeline" are reminiscent of earlier works in the Moon album series, and new paths are forged when the two are exploring Balearic Pop Music (BPM) territory in "Ohne Dich." Returning from space with the elegant deepness of "Bliss (The Short Finale)", the duo gets you home safe and sound. Their unique studio alchemy shines brighter on this moonlit, flaring long-player than ever.
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FM 12046EP
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Create-A-Dance: the eternal mantra for each and everyone making dance music. In this case it's Johannes Albert delivering a fresh house EP on his very own Frank Music imprint. Piano, phunky basslines, synth melodies and vocal statements on top. Being known for constantly trying to find the perfect sweetspot in between house, disco and Italo, Johannes delivers one of his most catchy EPs to date. As a bonus on the flip you shall find "Voices Traces Noises Spaces" plus Johannes' remix for Jean Crémant's initial super heat "Hyperspace." As Bryan used to say: "Don't Stop, Don't Stop The Dance."
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FM 12042EP
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Sharing a mutual love for dance music in all its shapes and forms please welcome Philipp Lauer & Johannes Albert for the first time together. These bucketheads overcame the franko-hessian border and give us a three-tracker on the A side that is "Based On Boss". The title track swims in 909 drums, vocal samples shine through, and organ chords lead the way. You will be moving your feet with "Four 44", still all about a basement, a red light and lots of feeling. Rounding things up with the loopy powers of "Posh-O-Rama", if you are in need of soft breaks with a lovely twist. Now who's the boss? Speaking B sides: Hamburg-Moenchengladbach-London? Probably not your everyday route. Three pillars in their own leagues team up for "Survivor": Boris Dlugosch, Marc Romboy and C.A.R. on vocal duties. Created in times of lockdowns and standstills "Survivor" is a midtempo stomper, slightly dark yet extra moving. Clocking in at 110BPM a percussive beat is haunted by C.A.R.'s voice and a hypnotic robot bassline. Occurring melodies and pads do the rest. Remix time? Oh yes! Spicing and speeding things up a little the Johannes Albert remix arrives with additional chords, gated snare drums and maybe even happiness.
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FM 12038LP
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The Spessart with its presence of extended woodlands is widely known for its legends, ghost stories and fairytales. Thus, the tale of Snow White may have originated in the Spessart heartlands, with the town of Lohr pushing forward a substantial case for being the home and inspiration for the main characters and elements like the magic mirror. Now, let us return to innocence: Spessartraeuber Johannes Albert goes beatless for the first time over this eight-tracker. You may hear the rhythm of nature. Crystal clear bell sounds sit next to warm pads, bird song and even his own voice add to the peaceful piece. Heavenly strings approach guilt free piano sounds while blameless digital choirs whistle along. Music for dreams basically. File under new age. Are you in?
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FM 12030EP
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Frank Music received a friendly message from the city of Heidelberg: "Hey, our boy made some tunes, maybe you like em." Well, the label worships them! 19-year-old David Jackson out of the Blank Collective makes music that is more than just tasty. If you like your dance uplifting, trance-y, and dreamy: don't go anywhere else. Broken hearts (with the help of DJ Handelsgold) will be healed and dancefloors lit. A free Swedish language course is included and when it comes to "Eire 2000", Pete Tong even votes for "Essential New Tune".
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FM 013EP
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Frank Music presents the very first vinyl release of Monsieur Ralph (aka Flabaire from Collectif D.ko) on the machines and Monsieur Larry on the mic. They got it all: The French Touch. The Sweetness. The Song. The Beauty. The Fun. The House. The Pop. The Machines. The Dance. The Happiness. Da Funk. "Day by Day" is no-nonsense piano vocal house. Made for peak-time use and hands-up happiness. "Back to You" is more on the mellow tip. "Need You So" even offers a little guitar solo, and Iron Curtis twists it into some modern cosmic XTC, starring a monster bass line.
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FM 011EP
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"I asked some people to remix my album Hotel Novalis (FM 010LP). Really happy what Fred P, Moomin, Lauer, and Orson Wells did to my tracks. From the inner trance into dreamy moods -- from Frankfurt's crazy acid to Larry's w-funk: people say it's house music, after all. 12" comes with additional sticker. Hope you enjoy ze music as much as I do." --Albert Johannes
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FM 010LP
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Frank Music proudly presents Johannes Albert's debut LP Hotel Novalis. Emerging from the deep-down Spessart woods in southern Germany, he has been doing his thing since the mid-'90s as a charming house DJ. Remember the golden days of NYC, Strictly Rhythm, Masters at Work, and the likes? After some years of dropping the records he loves, he decided to add some more spice to the soup, starting to work on his own house tracks, released on vinyl by the White label and through his own imprint, Frank Music, amongst others. A couple of 12" records later, and his first album is ready to hit the game. It's a ride full of happy house music: refreshing piano accords. Bumpin' drum machine rhythms and almost friendly acid lines. Johannes is not afraid of going into the deep as well as sending the dancers into rave mode. To take things down, the Frank Music caretaker uses beat-down-ish elements on "Muskrat Susie" or "Symptoms of the Feel Good" which own a hint of Flying Lotus and STL. Don't forget some cheesiness between the lines on "Where the Green Sings." I know what you thinking, but there's no retro in here -- just warm summer vibes. Hotel Novalis is like a good night out. You start slowly, get into the mood, raise your hands during a climax and get home safely with a smile in your eye. So press play and enjoy the trip.
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