Cologne’s Jonathan Kaspar selects his Top 10 club tracks
Jonathan Kaspar is a key figure in the Cologne music scene, holding a residency at the Gewölbe club, a position at the acclaimed Kompakt label, and playing a significant role in the Hawā airport event.
Photo Credit: Jonathan Kaspar – Official
His musical works are disseminated through labels such as Kompakt, Innervisions, Crosstown Rebels, and Cocoon. He has also created remixes for esteemed artists including Acid Pauli, John Digweed, Joris Voorn, Kölsch, Sven Väth, and Tiga.
Six years after his debut single on the label, he has returned to Damian Lazarus’s Crosstown Rebels for the fourth time with his three-track EP ‘We Come,’ revealing a more profound and captivating side of his talent. Stream and download here.
‘We Come’ offers a deep journey with dynamic synths and robust chords. ‘Flash Point’ ratchets up the tension with melodic synth loops, while ‘Transposed’ features emotional keys and ethereal pads, complemented by Paul Brenning’s vocals.
Following the recent release of his ‘We Come’ EP, Jonathan Kaspar has compiled a selection of his Top 10 club tracks.
1. JOY O – FLIGHT FM
“Killer dancefloor breaker, crisp to the ears. Just an amazing tune.”
2. Jonathan Kaspar – We Come
“New lead track of my Crosstown Rebels EP. As always, with trippy visuals for Youtube by my friend Tasso / Studio RGB. Switch off the lights, watch it on a big screen, and listen to the sirens.”
3. nthng – With You
“Beautiful soundscapes, brilliant opener for a long night. Get lost!”
4. Rex The Dog – Change This Pain For Ecstasy (Jonathan Kaspar Remix)
“Jake / Rex The Dog designed a “Jonathan Kaspar Rex The Dog” with so much love on every detail. In the video to my remix for his brilliant summer smasher ‘Change This Pain For Ecstasy’, you can follow JK Rex from the famous Gewölbe Club Cologne to the no-less famous Kompakt records.”
5. Quentin – Mirage
“One of my favorite labels forever and one of my most beloved tracks from Hivern Discs.“
6. TIGA & Kölsch – Hand In Hand (Jonathan Kaspar Remix)
“My latest remix for Tiga & Kölsch. I fell in love with the original and was super happy to give it another twist, which somehow went quite big!”
7. Robert Dietz – Should I Get A Dog
“What a track. Has it all, and I’m loving the retro trance vibes.”
8. Cobblestone Jazz – India in Me
“One of my favorite classics of all time, loving all their music. The combination is truly special!”
9. Jürgen Paape – Allein in Italien
“Another Jürgen Future Classic, nothing to add.”
10. DJ Boring – Beautiful Strangers
“The title is a perfect match to the track, special arrangement and sounds. Just a brilliant masterpiece of music.”
Jonathan Kaspar’s ‘We Come’ EP is now available via Crosstown Rebels. Stream and download here.
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