Marcel Fengler celebrates a decade of his label’s existence with a diverse compilation that features 12 techno cuts, 10 Years Index Marcel Fengler.
Marcel Fengler‘s label Index Marcel Fengler (IMF) stands as a symbol of upholding quality in the techno scene through releases featuring emerging artists as well as some of techno’s brightest stars. The imprint originated as a platform for the renowned DJ, who was one of Berghain’s original residents, to release his own music, and is now one of the most influential labels in Berlin’s techno scene.
To celebrate a decade of its existence, Marcel Fenger has announced the 10 Years Index Marcel Fengler compilation, which features 12 tracks that explore Fengler’s multi-faceted view of techno, bringing functionality and thrill in equal amounts. Within the tracklist are tunes from Marcel, Etapp Kyle, Dasha Rush, and Scalameriya, among others. If you have been feeling that your connection to techno has been waning with the recent obsessions over hard and fast rhythms, this release stands powerfully in rebuttal, displaying the spectrum between funky, atmospheric, and harder techno sounds.
The 10th anniversary of my label Index Marcel Fengler (IMF) is a very special milestone for me. I originally created the label just to have a platform to release my own music. Over the course of the last 10 years, things have changed, of course. But it has always been a central need of mine to be inspired by the artists who release on IMF, but at the same time not to run after trends without any exception. This is expressed both in the artistic and musical composition of ’10 Years IMF’.
Marcel Fengler
It is clear that through the creation and development of IMF over time, Marcel has created a beautiful community for techno artists in the community. The well-curated 12-track release highlights the stylistic differences and preferences of the producers featured, giving the entire release a sense of diversity within the techno genre. Some standouts include Etapp Kyle’s breakbeat-laden “None” which shows intricacy in rhythm and sound design, .VRIL’s incandescent synth-led tune “Hybris,” and STEYA‘s “Prototype X” puts her delicious sound on full display.
Listen to 10 Years Index Marcel Fengler on Spotify or pre-order a vinyl copy on Bandcamp that is set to be released on January 16, 2023.
10 Years Index Marcel Fengler on Spotify:
10 Years Index Marcel Fengler – Tracklist:
1. Etapp Kyle – None
2. Dasha Rush – RAW 21
3. SHDW & Obscure Shape – Deep Rising
4. ONYVAA & Mattia Trani – Body Smile
5. Marcel Fengler & The Advent – One Shot
6. .VRIL – Hybris
7. STEYA – Prototype X
8. Scalameriya – Rzarzarza
9. Gerald VDH – The Movement
10. Cratan – Lazka
11. Chontane – Dira
12. Rodiaz – Those Ancient Sages
