Favourite discoveries of the moment, by Eclectic Elektra
Eclectic Elektra, a Berlin-based DJ and producer, has cultivated a diverse musical palette through her record-digging adventures across various countries. Her sets showcase an eclectic taste, artfully blending old-school house, HI-NRG disco, Balearic beat, and tribal percussion with cosmic and progressive soundscapes, elevating dancers to a higher level.
She has brought her distinctive sound to some of Berlin’s most iconic venues, including Globus/Tresor, Renate, Sisyphos, and Zur Klappe. As the co-founder of Cosmic Circuit, she is passionate about fostering a sense of community and inclusivity in nightlife, creating spaces for sharing knowledge, creativity, and emerging talent. She is also the co-founder of ÍNTIMO, an event series dedicated to warm, soulful sounds and connection on the dancefloor.
Through her regular radio show, Released Control on RBL Berlin, she explores ‘80s and ‘90s house music with special guests. This vintage sound is also prominently featured in her debut track ‘Spellbound,’ released on the Parisian label Smiling Phases.
"This 1992 Italo house gem from Adriatic Club Records takes you right back to the genre’s golden era. With lush piano riffs and soft, ethereal vocals, it creates a warm, summery vibe that instantly takes me to an afternoon on the beach by the Adriatic Sea. It captures that essential Italo house sound with a timeless blend of rich atmospheric textures and groove. With only a few copies ever released, it now has outrageous prices on Discogs, making a re-release feel long overdue."
"Released in 1988 under Spain’s Horus label, Ma Ritter’s ‘Falling in Love’ is a stunning disco track with a groovy bassline, catchy vocals, and vibrant string arrangements that radiate pure feel-good energy. An expressive saxophone section adds an extra layer of charm, making it a timeless favorite that I love playing to set the mood. The LP on which it appears, “Wild Party” has some other really nice tracks such as Flamenco Rap (In The Land Of My Dreams), which has been reissued on the treasure-filled Ritmo Fantasía compilation."
3) Bobby D'Ambrosio With C.J. - Reach Out (Bobby D'Ambrosio's 2001 Club Remix)
"Bobby D’Ambrosio with C.J.’s ‘Reach Out (Club Mix)’ is a 2001 garage house gem, blending funky, feel-good grooves with powerful, soulful vocals. My top pick is the Club Remix, which brings the stunning vocals front and centre, delivering an impactful message that unites and creates connection on the dancefloor. I also love the Deep Pump Mix, offering a more progressive and deep interpretation of this uplifting track."
4) Sandman - Coimbra (Pete ‘Shaker’ Bones Remix)
"Sandman - Coimbra (Pete ‘Shaker’ Bones Remix), released in 1997, is an entrancing remix by Pete ‘Shaker’ Bones, who, under multiple aliases, has built an impressive catalog and is behind labels like Ugly Bug Records. This 9-minute track beautifully fuses progressive house with Balearic elements. It opens with a lush sax melody, then shifts between energetic passages powered by a driving bassline and mysterious Spanish vocals, and more melodic, sun-soaked Balearic moments."
"This remix by Ramon Zenker was released in 1995 on the Berlin-based label, Low Spirit Recordings. It’s a beautifully cosmic take on RMB’s ‘Love Is An Ocean,’ blending dreamy, trance-like melodies that create a mysterious, otherworldly vibe. The remix perfectly complements RMB’s ethereal vocals, creating a hypnotic track that pulls you into a trance. This is the kind of song I’d love to hear during a sunrise set - an atmospheric banger that brings both energy and depth."
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