news: 19-07-2010 ekkohaus (cargo edition) & matthias tanzmann (moon harbour) nominated for ibiza dj awards 2010
ekkohaus (cargo edition) and matthias tanzmann (moon harbour, circoloco / dc10) are nominated for this year's ibiza dj awards. ekkohaus is nominated in the best newcomer category and matthias tanzmann for the third time in the minimal category.
more 18-07-2010 moon harbour radio 03 feat. ekkohaus & michael melchner - cargo edition special
this time the focus is on moon harbour’s sister label cargo edition, founded in 2006 by matthias tanzmann as an imprint for deeper house records. the two artists ekkohaus - who just got nominated as best newcomer at the ibiza dj awards - and michael melchner answer a couple of questions about their musical way so far. the 90 minutes dj set is provided by ekkohaus.
more 12-07-2010 sonár dj sets online now @ play.fm
all dj sets of the our moon harbour & cargo edition showcase @ sonár/off 2010 in barcelona are online now on play.fm! incl. matthias tanzmann, luna city express, martinez, dan drastic, chris lattner, sven tasnadi, michael melchner, ekkohaus and boris werner:
more 28-06-2010 today: matthias tanzmann @ circoloco, dc10, ibiza
circoloco resident is again playing at this ledendary afterparty
more 26-06-2010 martinez celebrates his album release party at the next moon harbour flight at distillery, leipzig
martinez' new album "the paradigm shift" is out now, and on his release tour, he - of course - stops by leipzig, home of moon harbour. also the rest of the line up is just first class: martin buttrich and matthias tanzmann are joining him.
more 08-06-2010 moon harbour radio 02 feat. martinez - the paradigm shift album special
this time the focus of the radio show is on martinez’ new longplayer “the paradigm shift” with a feature of 7 tracks of the album and an interview with martinez alongside with an exclusive 60min oldschool-deephouse dj set by martinez.
more 31-05-2010 out now on beatport: martinez - “the paradigm shift” (mhr012-2/3), pt. 1 & 2
"the paradigm shift” is already martin’s third album. it is unique in having mastered the balancing act between dance-floor rhythm and home-listening quality. his organic sound combines all elements like dense beats and jazzy chords - so well, the listener is convinced that all of these are cast from the same mould. every now and then you get the feeling you are listening to a really old house record that was simply produced with 2010 technology. funky and, always at just the right moment, explosive.
more 26-05-2010 welcome to moon harbour radio # 01
we are happy to present you the first issue of our monthly moon harbour radio show, hosted by chris lattner. each month, the broadcast will be split into two parts. In the first, chris will present you a selection of brand new material on moon harbour, cargo edition and some hot stuff of the moon harbour team's record boxes.
more 26-05-2010 out now on beatport: martinez - “the paradigm shift” (mhr012-2/3), pt. 1
"the paradigm shift” is already martin’s third album. it is unique in having mastered the balancing act between dance-floor rhythm and home-listening quality. his organic sound combines all elements like dense beats and jazzy chords - so well, the listener is convinced that all of these are cast from the same mould. every now and then you get the feeling you are listening to a really old house record that was simply produced with 2010 technology. funky and, always at just the right moment, explosive.
more 29-04-2010 album pre-release party @ culture box, copenhagen
in a couple of weeks the new album of martinez "the paradigm shift" will be released at moon harbour recordings. martinez is celebrating it already in his hometown copenhagen together with labelboss matthias tanzmann and reboot, whose remix for luna city express will be out on moon harbour in two weeks.
more 26-04-2010 out now on cargo edition: sven tasnadi & juno6 - jam sessions (cargo015)
sven tasnadi and juno6 have already delivered so many strong releases that they can no longer be referred to as newcomers. the focus of their tracks is definitely organic techhouse, which places emphasis on originality and good handicraft.
more 16-04-2010 out now: luna city express - “hello from planet earth remixes vol.1” (mhr048)
norman weber and marco resmann released an album in autumn 2009 that can be easily called a success. this is why there were no problems at all to find an illustrious circle of remixers: mathias kaden, ray okpara and catz'n'dogz.
more 09-04-2010 chris lattner podcast @ ibiza-voice.com
new dj-set by chris lattner is “this weeks podcast” @ ibiza-voice.com.
more 16-03-2010 out now: michael melchner - four to the floor (cargo014)
michael melchners new ep "four to the floor" (incl. matthias tanzmann remix) reflects his style one hundred percent: skilfully placed drums, and basslines which have to be felt rather than heard.
more 23-03-2010 moon harbour recordings @ winter music conference (wmc) miami
no wmc without moon harbour anymore! matthias tanzmann and boris werner will be playing:
more 05-03-2010 Markus Schatz' "Boo Bop" (Salon Records 05) recommended by De:Bug
Markus Schatz' new release "Boo Bop", out now on Salon Records, is "one of the tracks of the month", according to the review in the recent issue of De:Bug!
more 25-02-2010 out now: new release of esther duijn in coops
esther duijn just released a new ep together with steady douglas & anonym on exquisite music: as d.a.d. "track 1", and as duijn & douglas – "zuidwest" (exquisite music002).
more 22-02-2010 out now: dan drastic "behind a green door ep" (lr002)
moon harbour act dan drastic just released the "behind a green door ep" on luna records (lr002) with remixes by his moon harbour buddies matthias tanzmann and chris lattner.
more 20-02-2010 moon harbour flights pres. daniel bell
moon harbour is celebrating the next label flight with one of the greatest heroes of techno and house movement daniel bell (dbx, 7th city, peacefrog, accelerate, detroit). hosted by dan drastic (moon harbour)
more 08-02-2010 out now: Markus Schatz "Boo Bop" (Salon Records 05)
Markus Schatz just released a brillant minimal twisty techno two tracker EP on Salon Records! Boo Bop: Huge house track with Be Bop style samples! On Drums: Deep ethnic techno Expedition à la Djumanji
more 12-02-2010 out now: D.A.D. / Duijn & Douglas "Track 1 / Zuidwest" (exquisite02)
Detroit's most mysterious talent, Anonym, joined forces with Amsterdam local heroes Esther Duijn & Steady Douglas, to form D.A.D., and deliver what may become one of the year's essential releases. “Track 1” is the first born child of a serie of songs by this blazing trio, a straight up house killer you don't want to miss. “Zuidwest”, a deep house number by the Dutch duo, is as fresh as addictive. Supported by the likes of Rozzo, Baaz, Soulphiction, Luna City Express or Dan Drastic, amongst many others. Limited coloured vinyl.
more 27-01-2010 out now: martinez - cheesecake (mhr047)
after his collaboration with matthias tanzmann in summer 2009, martinez releases another stunning solo ep on moon harbour. within a few beats it’s clear who we have here – so distinctive has martinez’ sound become.
martinez’ first album on moon harbour will be following up in spring 2010. keep your eyes and ears open.
more 30-01-2010 Christian Fischer @ Ministry of Sound Club, London
On Saturday, january 30th, Christian Fischer will play Ministry of Sound Club, London, along with Speedy J, 2000 and One, Joel Mull and Tiger Stripes.
more New York Times lists Leipzig under TOP 31 of the places to be in 2010
and gives Moon Harbour as one reason.
more 21-12-2009 out now: matthias tanzmann - chano (mhr046)
matthias tanzmanns first solo ep after two years out now on viny and beatport.
more 14-12-2009 moon harbour label profile @ ourhousemag.com
december issue of ourhousemag.com is featuring moon harbour and its artists. you can purchase the digital magazine including an exclusive moon harbour dj set by luna city express here.
more 30-11-2009 out now: markus schatz - drippin (cargo013)
new member in the label family markus schatz is releasing his first ep on cargo edition "drippin" - a truly versatile ep from a truly versatile producer.
more 23-11-2009 matthias tanzmann & crowd @ circoloco closing party 2009
dancetrippin.tv recorded one hour of the legendary circoloco closing 2009 party @ dc10, ibiza, with matthias tanzmann on the decks and a happy crowd on video:
more 01-10-2009 "ohh i don't know" by martinez & matthias tanzmann is #10 @ resident advisor top tracks
"ohh i don't know", the latest coop. of martinez and matthias tanzmann for the latest release "moon harbour joints" (mhr045) made it up to position #10 of resident advisor top 50 tracks of september!
more 22-09-2009 out now: matthias tanzmann remix of "state of house" by 2000 and one
matthias tanzmann remixed "state of house" for 2000 and one's "heritage" album on 100% pure. so far his remix got the best feedbacks of the whole package and already climbed up to beatport's house top 10.
more 19-08-2009 out now: martinez, seuil, matthias tanzmann - "moon harbour joints vol.1" (mhr045)
the new ep on moon harbour is the result of two leipzig recording sessions of matthias tanzmann with martinez and seuil, each track combining the artists’ unique personal styles while at the same time giving us more than the sum of the parts.
more 19-08-2009 moon harbour special @ protonradio.com
in august, us-american online radio protonradio will be broadcasting a moon harbour special. listen to exclusive dj sets of moon harbour artists. this week: martinez.
> wed., 19.08., 2pm CET, www.protonradio.com
in august, us-american online radio protonradio will be broadcasting a moon harbour special. listen to exclusive dj sets of moon harbour artists. this week: matthias tanzmann.
> wed., 05.08., 2pm CET, www.protonradio.com
in august, us-american online radio protonradio will be broadcasting a moon harbour special. listen to exclusive dj sets of moon harbour artists. starting off this week with luna city express.
> wed., 05.08., 2pm CET, www.protonradio.com
more massive moon harbour presence @ ibiza this week
moon harbour artists are going to spend some days at ibiza and play the following gigs:
> 05.08., martinez & dan drastic @ the zoo project (www.thezooproject.com)
> 06.08., matthias tanzmann @ privilege (www.privilegeibiza.com)
> 07.08., matthias tanzmann @ ibiza underground (www.myspace.com/ibzunderground)
more matthias tanzmann again nominated for dj awards 2009
for the second time matthias tanzmann is among the nominees for the ibiza-based dj award 2009, section "minimal". to support, just register and vote for him here:
from july 3rd to 11th matthias tanzmann will be touring usa: he will pass by washington, las vegas, san francisco, new york and other cities. check detailed tour timetable here: www.myspace.com/matthiastanzmann
more moon harbour revolver bags – brandnew edition in store now!
check out new edition of moon harbour revolver bags on
moon harbour showcase at "take off" with matthias tanzmann, luna city express, dan drastic, martinez and moon harbour booking act nima gorji.
> 18.06. @ la casita del mar, el prat beach, doors open: 6pm
moon harbour showcase at intergroove party "save the day" with matthias tanzmann, martinez, dan drastic, luna city express
> 19.06. @ centre comercial maremagnum, doors open: 11pm
more 26-05-2009 "moon harbour inhouse vol. 3" is mixmag's compilation of the month!
our recent label compilation "moon harbour inhouse vol.3" - mixed by martinez - is announced compilation of the month in may issue of the mixmag magazine.
more 06-05-2009 interview with matthias tanzmann @ motor.de
as the label-compilation "moon harbour inhouse vol. 3" has been released recently, motor.de took this occasion for an interview.
more 17-04-2009 christian fischer, "bryzant games remixes" – out now!
"bryzant games remixes" with remixed tracks from christian fischers last years artist album is out now as vinyl with remixes by mark broom, kaiserdisko, paul nazca, chaim and alex young and as digital download with even more remixes. it has already been top 1 @ junodownload (http://www.junodownload.com/ppps/products/1410785-02.htm)
new label-compilation "moon harbour inhouse vol. 3" is out now and to be celebrated @ distillery with moon harbour acts seuil and dan drastic and cargo edition arstist michael melchner.
more "moon harbour inhouse vol. 3" release tour @ amsterdam
label compilation "moon harbour inhouse vol. 3" is out now. and this is to be celebrated – with our label artists luna city express, martinez, boris werner and esther duijn, this weekend in amsterdam.
moon harbour goes “winter music conference”! the annual international music fair is one of the most important in the world and takes place from march 24 to 28. meet us there for a chat or get an impression of the moon harbour sound here:
> 2009-03-27 moon harbour showcase: matthias tanzmann & luna city express @ electric pickle > 2009-03-27 matthias tanzmann @ hed kandi > 2009-04-01 matthias tanzmann @ skybar, shore club
nima is busy releasing new tracks on various record labels. “japanese sword” is coming soon on tsuba records and “democrazy” on weltsounds – nimas own label. anthony collins is remixing “futurism” which will be released at jesus loved you. stay tuned and don’t miss nima gorji @ Inbox, Lubljana, mar 14th!
more only 1 day left until moon harbour labelflight with release party
be ready to check in at distillery (leipzig, germany) on saturday, feb. 28th, when the release of our new label compilation “moon harbour inhouse vol. 3” is being celebrated! martinez, who has mixed the compilation, will be accompanied by label boss matthias tanzmann in the cockpit. fasten your seatbelt!
> sat., 28.02.2009 @ distillery (leipzig, germany) doors: 11 pm more moon harbour inhouse vol. 3 tour
on the occasion of the upcoming release of our new compilation "moon harbour inhouse vol. 3" we are planning a release - tour. the timeperiod will be from march until may 2009.
inhouse 3 ranges between classcial house and the actual development of the clubscene, in which the bordes between techno, minimal and house are getting more and more blurred. and as well it combines tracks of friends of Moon Harbour. whereas boris werner and mathias kaden have been remixer of moon harbour already before, martinez and vera are new in the labels' focus. and dot, dan drastic & chris lattner are newcomers who will definitly attract more attention in the future. and last but not least: matthias tanzmann and luna city express, as an essential part of the moon harbour family
check the release details here more matthias tanzmann goes brazil
this week matthias tanzmann is heading to brazil! don’t miss him creating his soundtrack for the brazilian summer @ d-edge, são paulo and @ garage, campo grande. > 12.02.2009 @ d-edge, são paulo > 14.02.2009 @ garage, campo grande
more booka shade - sweet lies (matthias tanzmann remix) out on get physical
once again matthias tanzmann came along with a powerful remix, this time for booka shades "sweet lies", which originally appeared on their third studio album "the sun & the neon light" (get physical music).more new remix by luna city express - rhauder - influenced (perplex recordings)
luna city express deliver a stunning remix of rhauder’s “getting a glimpse” in their trademark chord-tech-style and with equally brilliant sound quality. with “influenced”, rhauder has made a strong debut, an important step in the development of perplex recordings.more new release by dan drastic on moon harbour
dan drastic released his track "slice of life" on moon harbour. the records features a huge remix by johnny d. as well.
in the same time his track "triangular" was released on the dresden based label etui records, for their mp3 only compilation "etui summer camp vol.2).more christian fischer releases his album "bryzant games"
It’s time for some risky business: Let’s play Bryzant Games! The concept of “Bryzant Games” is as simple as it is logical. The sixteen fresh, exciting tracks are split up into four thematic EPs in distinct sound colours aimed to appeal to its respective audience. Delivered in 4 different Vinyls the flavours range from crazy club tunage and mind-blowing main stage burners to more eclectic electro sounds, “Bryzant Games” has something for everybody.more new releases by ekkohaus
in a few days, a tech-house treat on doudou malicious's "trying to find the right socks" is gonna hit the record stores on multi vitamins. in the same e.p. there are collaborations with soho and a great remix by dave aju.
the second remix for september/october, is a deep, percussive take on room 10's "complex"out on treehand. soon
his next artist ep is scheduled for morris audio, and gonna hit your ears arround the new year. expect serious bouncy minimal house there. a few very cool and respected djs have been spinning this ones arround for a while.
cherry in the pie for this update will be his featured tracks in various artists e.p.'s on circus company's island of the lost children vol.2, and one of liebe detail's signature split e.p.'s.....more matthias tanzmann mixed circoloco 10 years anniversary
every monday from june till october the dc10 advances to a hedonistic treasure. because since 1999 the two italians antonio and andrea pelino organize the legendary party series circoloco in the famous club. on the occasion of the jubilee, the series of mix cds circoloco 10 years anniversary presents a versatile impression of this special circoloco-sound. the series is produced and released by moon harbour.more new release by luna city express on enliven music
Famous for their releases at Moon Harbour recordings, LUNA CITY EXPRESS presents a really tough techhouse-release. A classic feeling combined with modern sample arts and scruffy piano riffs. The only question is: Dancing on clouds? Yes, take this!more out now: matthias tanzmann - restless album
matthias tanzmann releases "restless" - his first solo album and the first artist album to be released on moon harbour. two reasons to celebrate! the cd contains classics like "bulldozer", "nip slip", "procon" and "still like it like that" alongside the eight new tracks, produced for this album. "restless" is now available as double-vinyl and cd.