Le Dame, Le Monsieur, welcome to the 28th edition of Tour De Traum!
The new Tour de Traum compilation, once again brings together a diverse array of artists from across the globe.
Some contributors are well-established, having already left their mark on the electronic dance scene, while others are new and emerging talents, producing music in their own unique worlds.
Tour de Traum offers these artists a platform to reach a wider audience and share their distinct sounds.
Musically, the compilation spans a range of styles, from electronic dance music to left-field house, ambient and experimental electronic tracks.
All tracks are unreleased, giving listeners an exclusive experience of fresh, innovative sounds at the forefront of electronic music.
Johannes Klingebiel - Mother
Johannes Klingebiel returns to Traum after his solo EP „Happily Drowning“ with the track „Mother“. Expect this to be as eclectic as what we know from him. Adventurous cool samplings of noise and sounds in rhythmic patterns with a human touch, create ground for an lively and organic texture that although happening more in the background manages too be as exciting and stimulating as the big melodic leads here in this track.
Danjel Esperanza - Krumme Kinz
Danjel Esperanza introduces a new direction with „Krumme Kinz“, a track that’s both ethereal and grounded, evoking a spiritual, almost otherworldly atmosphere. It conjures an experience that feels timeless, an invitation to witness a mystic celebration from another era.
BlackIsBeautiful - Aspendos
Five years after his last release, BlackIsBeautiful returns with „Aspendos“, a piece that revisits and reimagines past hits like „Pergamon“. Now led solely by Ümit Han, „Aspendos“ immerses listeners in a haunting world of effects and evolving textures, drawing inspiration from the late Manuel Göttsching’s approach to ambient FX, while creating a space where time and memory intertwine.
fran&co - GenZ
fran&co channels his dance-floor prowess into „GenZ“, showcasing his knack for crafting tracks that sweep across some of Spotify’s largest playlists, capturing the energy of a packed room.
IPI - Beyond
IPI joins Traum once again. „Beyond“ unites body and soul with an alternation of rhythmic passages and synths speaking. The track features great breaks and build ups to make is a very lively and heart warming voyage you cannot resist. It blends the past with the present with a lot of insight and passion.
Kawari - Run Deep
Kawari returns with „Run Deep“ and as the title dedicated to the deeper atmospheric down tempo genre with a great deal of musicality as we know it from him. Hear lush sound expanding, great vocals simmering... it all blends together to a feast for melodic music lovers.
pørtl - Heath
pørtl returns to Traum after their solo EP with their track „Heath“.
Jan Lüftner and Jonas Obermüller formerly know from their Post-Rock-Band „There's a Light“ conquer deeper moments full, of hope and sadness with a great acoustic vision.
Glitched Code - Clearance
Glitched Code an anonymous duo from Montevideo, delivers „Clearance“, a narrative-driven exploration into emotional techno, embracing subtlety and restraint to allow their deeper, understated tones to thrive.
Egotape - I'm Your Child
Egotape returns with „I'm Your Child“ to Traum after releasing with us earlier. Meanwhile he has been remixed by popular German duo Hidden Empire. His new gem contributes to his dreamy & soft melodic house music which he is known and worshiped for, to which he adds an otherworldly
vocoder voice!
Lackluster - Wharf
Clocking in at a steady 6minutes 56 seconds, „Wharf“ is a brand new track by Lackluster, composed in Aurinkolahti, Vuosaari, Eastern Helsinki, Finland. By this time, Lackluster 's son was 6 months old. This was composed as a one-off compilation track and is very reminiscent of the Aurinkolahti, Vuosaari related tracks from his released on Hymen Records, Alley. However, taking a step forwards to slightly more complex and more upbeat tempos with more processing, it's a mixture of computer sounds and external synthesizers. See if you can't figure out which!
Hagen J - Snakes & Ladders
Hagen J debuts with a post-disco, minimalist house tune. Created with custom-built samplers and hardware synthesizers, „Snakes & Ladders“ was finally completed after being rediscovered, featuring original sounds from a young Hagen J experimenting with a metal ladder in his studio.
Jan Steiner - Spaetsommer Fuer Schneewittchen
Jan Steiner's „Spaetsommer Fuer Schneewittchen“ captures late-summer warmth with playful echoes and joyous vocal textures, creating a scene that feels as if it’s unfolding in an alpine valley.
Flayman - Prime
Flayman returns with „Prime“ from his hometown Buenos Aires to supply us with some deep techno which lives alls through his imaginative vocals.
Chemical Affair - 4/4 Cricket Funk
Chemical Affair from the UK gives his his debut with „4/4 Cricket Funk“. Having worked for a couple of years in his studio this is the first track he is officially releasing. „4/4 Cricket Funk“ is a
minimalist tune, very rhythmic and with a permanent motion, never stopping. His melodies are more like sequences with a strong mobility and a forward drive.
Sander Zabicki - A Better Day
Sander Zabicki, recently featured on Traum’s sister label Trapez, showcases the subtle beauty of minimal techno in „A Better Day“, distilling elements too pure, hypnotic simplicity with masterful control.
Chrisik - Chapter Two
Viennas Chrisik presents „Chapter Two“, blending melancholic yet complex vocal and melodic elements against airy soundscapes and groovy baselines, bringing a breathy breakbeat feel to the mix.
Bae Sís - Anina
„Anina“ marks Bae Sís debut on Traum: A summer story in the midst of winter. Hard breaks meet Bossa, enveloping us in a warm trippy mood translated by an organic thought out sound design. The combination of live instruments, samples, and a solid forward drive unfolds a powerful force in a groovy DJ set. The track is an idiosyncratic free spirit that consists of contrasting yet consistent elements. Its goal is to infuse electronic music with a touch more liveness, a bit more of a genuine
feeling and a hint of spiritual ecstasy.
Maxism - Passing A Gate
Maxism returns with „Passing A Gate“, guiding listeners through gentle waves of melody that flow into intricate, detailed soundscapes, showcasing his subtle touch.
Henotik - Drifting For Miles
Henotik's „Drifting For Miles“ draws on airy textures and solid beats, blending digital and analog elements to create a fresh but familiar landscape that moves both body and soul.
Umo Fracto - La Mira
With „La Mira“, Colombian producer Umo Fracto uses sound design to craft a narrative experience, weaving influences from Latin American folklore into his deep, rhythmic beats.
Davidovitch - My Guy
Davidovitch offers with „My Guy“, a deep house track infused with nostalgic vocal samples that transport listeners to a retro-futuristic space.
vahr - Aurora
vahr introduces Aurora, an introspective debut that layers organic textures with atmospheric synths, inviting listeners to dive into a serene, dreamlike state.
Sonimun - Stabile Zufallsmaschine A (Variation TDT)
Sonimun’s „Stabile Zufallsmaschine A (Variation TDT)“ is a modular exploration of rhythm and melody, programmed to deliver a steady groove and rich tonal variations that feel both automated and alive.
Lightline - The End
Lightline, originally from Cairo and now based in Munich, brings „The End“, a track where melancholy and optimism flow together in a distinctly modern yet timeless sound.
ARCHERY - Darkest Hour
ARCHERY’s „Darkest Hour“ a creation of British and Australian duo Tom Johnson and Sebastien Fournier, blends intense emotionality with deep melodic techno, capturing existential moods through beautiful, powerful layers.
Areisha - Solar
Areisha debuts with "Solar", an airy yet high-energy piece of melodic techno, bringing a dynamic range that shifts from lightness to intensity.
Adriano Mirabile & Francisco Foo - Perpetual Shining
Swiss-Australian duo Adriano Mirabile & Francisco Foo introduce „Perpetual Shining“, a smooth, seductive piece of melodic techno filled with enveloping rhythms and atmospheric builds.
RAUB - Digital Life
RAUB's „Digital Life“ revives electro beats and nostalgic melodies, letting the duo express a style free from trends but deeply engaging.
Masella - In The Club
Masella's „In The Club“ captures the hypnotic, avant-garde rhythms of techno with a focus on mesmerizing sound effects and a driving beat.
Tim Ziemer - Thoughts Of Henry
Tim Ziemer's „Thoughts Of Henry“ provides a downtempo reflection, connecting to Traum with its relaxed and contemplative style.
DML - 4am At Ueno Park
DML from Munich shares „4am At Ueno Park“, a melodic track that plays on field recordings from Tokyo’s Ueno Park, capturing a dreamy, 303-accented atmosphere.
Stativ Connection - Zoe
Stativ Connection's melodic techno focuses on chromatic scales, where rolling keyboard sounds offer continuous movement, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its progression.
Popular Mechaniks - Cited
Popular Mechaniks „Cited“ takes the form of a 10-minute ambient techno journey, rich in abstract, calming layers—an organic landscape born in a rural New Mexico setting.
Donald Taylor - Faded Forest
Donald Taylor's „Faded Forest“ uses moody chords and an intricate beat to create an enveloping, melancholic atmosphere, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Fafarez - Pulp
Fafarez’s „Pulp“, a product of his return to music, brings an authentic touch that echoes his early passion for electronic production.
Vladimir Platine- Realität
Vladimir Platine's „Realität“ delivers a melodic shuffle track influenced by his years of rhythmic experimentation, blending familiar grooves with unique percussive touches.
This variation captures each artists unique contribution while offering fresh language to convey the essence of their tracks.
The cover art comes from amorinasart.
Release Date:
06. December 2024