Dirtiest Clean EP - #1 on decks.de

Daniel Solar's Dirtiest Clean EP takes the #1 spot on decks.de disco buzz charts!

Ian Pooley's new Beatport chart

The amazing Ian Pooley has a brand new Feb chart he put together for Beatport that features the Instrumental version of "I Fly" from Delano Smith's latest release on Undertones!

To check out his chart, click here!

Exclusive Interview and Mix: Daniel Solar

Daniel Solar's brand new "Dirtiest Clean" EP on Kolour's sub-label Undertones is out today and to commemorate it's release we are pleased to give you an exclusive blog interview with Daniel. He discusses this new EP, his music, and more. Hope you enjoy!



1. What brought you to electronic music and how did you get interested in making it?

I actually started making music before I got into this whole house and techno thing. I've been making music now for about 15 years or so. Primarily Hip Hop and Break stuff. But I wasn't too serious about it and I kind of stopped doing it for a while in the late 90s. Things changed a bit some years later, when I finished school. I was going to electronic music parties for a while and I finally thought I might just give it a try and do some tracks myself.

2. Some consider Germany to be electronic music’s homeland, as a producer from Germany have you spent much time exploring those artists that have given Germany such a prestigious honor?

That’s a good question indeed. As I said before, I'm still pretty new to this whole electronic music thing and I was never diggin' too deep in its "history". Of course, you stumble across guys like Sven Väth, Tanith, Westbam and guys (and girls) like that. I mean I think the honor comes basically from the early techno party's, especially here in Berlin.

I don't think Germany was too popular for house music back in the days (OK, I probably embarrass myself here). I would rather consider US, France and probably UK as being the homeland of house.

On the whole you can say that I don't think about these things too much. But it's nice living here, as a lot of electronic musicians move here and you have the chance to meet a lot of cool people involved in that electronic music thing.


3. Are you a big fan of music? Is there music you listen to that inspires you that people might be surprised by?

I obviously am. I think you cant be a musician if you aren’t ... Well I'm not sure if anyone might be surprised by that, but I certainly listen to a lot of different styles in music. The fact that I'm doing electronic music and that I'm playing it, as a DJ shouldn't mean I don't listen to other stuff. I still like rap music and I listen to a lot of singer/songwriter, independent and experimental stuff. I think it’s always a good thing to not only being stuck to one musical style.




4. Your new EP coming out for us has an amazing remix from Delano Smith, how do you feel handing off your music to be remixed by someone else?

That's funny; I talked to a friend about exactly this some time ago. He was certainly amazed by that Delano Smith remix. I'm always a bit unsure about this whole remix thing. On the one hand it's like I'm doing my tracks like I want them to be, so there's probably not much that could be improved from my point of view. On the other hand it's always interesting how people interpret my music in their own way. Delano's remix for example is pretty cool as it just takes the basic idea and translates it to a more "peak time" context.

5. Do you enjoy remixing as much as making your own music? Can you tell us a little bit about the process you go through when you remix someone else?

Well, that depends a bit. I really like remixing, but I'm pretty picky towards the tracks I remix. I need to have an idea, what to do with the track. Thing is, if you start remixing without an actual idea, you can have a very hard time making a good track of it. I usually start listening to the original a few times and if I have that basic idea I start working from this point as if I was doing an own track. So it's not much different from doing originals, but you start from a certain point where the idea is already there. If that make sense?

6. In this time of the disposable mp3, how does it feel having this EP released on vinyl?

That’s a good point and we could probably discuss that for hours. To cut a long story (a bit) short(er): I love having my own tracks on vinyl. But I can't really tell you why. I mean I'm actually playing digitally. So for me it just doesn't make much sense having a vinyl. On the other hand I'm running a vinyl only label (which will be digitally available soon as well, by the way). It's probably a matter of value.


7. Have you been playing some of the tracks from this EP in your sets? How has the reaction been so far?

Yeah, I've been playing it quite a lot recently. Reaction has been pretty good. A lot of people asking me for the release and it’s getting a lot support from all the people around me. I’m really excited about it!




8. I have seen your music categorized as everything from Deep, Techno, Minimal, and Tech House. With electronic music drowning in sub-genres, are you comfortable with how your music has been labeled?

I prefer to just consider it as "Music" actually…… or probably "Electronic Music". I mean this whole genre thing is pretty much a mess. I understand that record shops, magazines, and stuff need to categorize it in any way. But I don't care much about that much regarding my own music or the tracks I'm playing as a DJ. Either I like them or I don't and it obviously doesn't have much to do with the genre. But it's funny when an EP with three tracks gets listed in three different categories on Beatport. Besides that I have to admit that I indeed do, and did, a lot of different music, so I see that categories like "Deep", "Techno", "Minimal" and "Tech House" might actually fit (if you feel the need to find a genre for each one of it).

9. I really enjoyed your track “Soundtrack” with Ingrid Hakansen, do you enjoy working with vocalist and is that something you would like to do more with?

Thank you. I really like this one as well. Yeah I like working with vocalists. In fact I like working with other people on the whole. It's cool to see how things develop when you’re working with other artists. And to come back to the initial question: I just like vocal tracks, so I obviously want to do some from time to time. In fact I just finished a new track with Aniya Ouu from Melbourne Deepcast. Watch out for it!


10. What do you have coming up that we can look forward to?

Well besides the release on Undertones, there's going to come a new Dikso release which features on track by me and there are two release to come with Mario Aureo on Einmaleins and OFF SPIN. Furthermore I'm currently working on some remixes and new tracks, which will most likely come out as well anytime this year!

Here is an exclusive Blog Mix that Daniel recorded for us recently, if you missed it, here is your chance to download this amazing set!

Downtown Brooklyn Inc. - 10 Jay Street (610 Dub) [Ibandan]
Andy Hart - Keep On [Dikso]
Hot Toddy - Won't Let Go [Smoke N' Mirrors]
Stainboy - Sparks (Pional's Remix) [Hivern Disc]
Daniel Solar - Walk In The Park [CDR]
Sally Shapiro - I'll be by your side (Tensnake Remix) [Permanent Vacation]
Sleazy McQueen - AnnaDue (Social Disco Club Remix) [Wiskey Disco]
Alex Niggemann - Trippin' [Tsuba]
Caribou - Leave House (Motorcity Drum Ensemble Remix) [City Slang]
Max C & Roberto Rodriguez - Ride With Me (Burnt Island Casuals Remix) [Compost Black Label]
Pettre - La Verdad Flota [Hivern Disc]
Nemecek & Tomic - Niente [Consistent]
Andreas Saag - Deep Rising (Deeper mix) [Rebirth]
Kirby feat. Redeye - Be Happy [Kolour]
Claire Ripley - Slow Loris
Superlounge - Off Rhode [Soulfooled Detailed]

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Interview by Glen. (C) KOLOUR RECORDINGS. Do not steal this article without giving full credit and a link! Thanks!

Daniel Solar "Dirtiest Clean EP" out today!

Undertones UT009 - Daniel Solar "Dirtiest Clean EP" out today on vinyl! You can preview clips below and grab yourself a copy at Juno Records!

Feedback on forthcoming Pol_On ep

The feedback on the forthcoming "Used To Say" EP from Pol_On has been amazing and we're really excited for you to check out this release. Here are a few things people are saying about it!



Giom: Pol_On are simply brilliant, I'm really loving their style at the moment! This release is great and will get plenty of plays from me.

Llorca: - Three excellent deephouse tracks!! Will play !

Deetron: - Very nice EP, all the tracks are nice but my fave's Hope To See You There, love the Reese feel to it.

Jimpster: - Good solid house music from my favourite Poles! Secret Love is a thing of beauty!

OOFT: - Man you guys know how to find all the dope tracks to put out! More quality house with classic touches but thoroughly modern prodcution. Very playable, hard to pick a favourite at this stage. Props.

Laurent Garnier: - Deep ‘n sweet!

Fred Everything: - Thx for this, Hope to See You There is the one for me. Ravey yet Deep! Enjoying the Reese-like bassline, cheers

Just a small list of some of the amazing people supporting this release: Iron Curtis, DJ Heather, Andre Lodemann, Nils Nürnberg, Florian Kruse, Huxley, Soul Minority, Raoul Belmans, Atnarko, Scope, Shur-i-kan, Peter Christianson, Doc Martin, The Revenge, Milton Jackson, Mark Farina, Kirby, Lars Behrenroth, Nacho Marco, The Timewriter, Norm De plume, Nathan G, Pete Dafeet..

EP coming very soon....

The Dead Rose Music Company Juno Chart

The Dead Rose Music Company has posted up a new chart over at Juno that not only includes their track "Bad Desire" from the latest Kolour LTD release "For Your Listening Editainment", but also their track "The World Is An Uproar" from the "We Get By With A Little Help Part 1". To check out the whole chart, click here!

Kolour LTD004 hits #1 on Juno!

Kolour LTD004 has hit the #1 spot on Juno Records "Disco/Nu-Disco Bestsellers chart!

Duff Disco charts KLT004 on Juno

Duff Disco has a new chart up on Juno call the "Feb shizzle!" chart that includes Kolour LTD's brand new release "For Your Listening Editainment"!

Some interesting choices on there, be sure to go check it out by clicking here!

Nicholas Feb chart on Juno!

Juno has posted up a new chart from Nicholas that includes his track "On The Ground" from the brand new Kolour LTD "For Your Listening Editainment" EP.

To check it out and all of Nicholas picks, click here!

New Juno chart from Kolour's Mike W!

Our very own Mike W has put together a brand spankin' new vinyl chart for the fine folks over at Juno Records! Lots of great picks on this one, be sure to head over and see what music Mike is feeling right now. Lots of Kolour action on there with picks from new releases from Kolour LTD, Undertones, and House Is The Cure! To check it out, please click here!

Kolour LTD004 Out Now!

Kolour LTD004 has finally landed! Shiny new pieces of limited edition clear green vinyl featuring brand new music from Cole Medina, Nicholas, and DeadRose MusicCompany! There will be no digital release for this one ever, so when they're gone.... they're definitely gone. Grab your copy now!

Jef K charts Pol_On on RA

Jef K has put together a brand new Feb chart for Resident Adviser that includes "Hope To See You There" from the forthcoming EP from Pol_On! The EP is called Used To Stay and will be available from Kolour very soon! To check out Jef's chart, click here!

Florian Kruse February RA Chart

Florian Kruse's February 2011 chart features Pol_On's "Used to Say" which will be coming very soon along with "Secret Love", and "Hope To See You There" on Kolour Recordings. To check out Florian's chart, click here!

Giom Feb RA Chart with Pol_On!

Giom has a brand new February 2011 RA chart featuring "Secret Love" from Pol_On! Lot's of great picks on there and to check it out, click here!

Shur-I-Kan new RA chart!

Shur-I-Kan has a new February 2011 RA chart featuring Pol_On's "Secret Love". The "Used To Say" ep from Pol_On is generating a lot of buzz and we can wait for it to get out to all of you! To check out Shur-I-Kan's chart, click here!

Jimpster charts Pol_On on RA

Jimpster February 2011 RA chart featuring Pol_On's Secret Love. Coming very soon on Kolour! To check out his chart, click here!