TULUM, 4 Feb
Tim Engelhardt 'Phoenix' on Spectrum (NL)
Tim Engelhardt's "Phoenix" is out now on Spectrum (NL). The track is precisely its title, an airy and bright re-emergence, with a drum part that has plenty of air in it and a chord that carries as much weight as the beat itself. The drums stay low in the mix, free beneath the peaks, letting the light in through the top. It makes for a record that breathes even when it moves.
The release comes just weeks into the Tulum season, landing in the first days of February on the 2nd, and marks Spectrum (NL)'s second release of 2024 and their second of the year so far. It has already found a natural home in Tim Engelhardt's own "Phoenix" chart, where it sits at number one ahead of records like Ivory (IT)'s 'It's a New Day' (Exit Strategy), a selection that puts his new single in the context of warm, open-air house music.
The label said
Spectrum (NL), Bandcamp about text · sourceTim Engelhardt takes flight on Spectrum with his 'Phoenix' EP. Renowned for his melodic mastery for labels including Watergate, IPSO, Scenarios and his own Lifeforms imprint, the German producer now readies a fresh double-header for Joris Voorn's essential label.
Title track, 'Phoenix,' sets the tone with delicate, mood enhancing key changes. Bolstered by bold drums, bubbling synths, and a powerful melody, the track soars effortlessly to new heights.
'Eudaimonia,' named after the Greek word for 'good spirit' or 'happiness,' unfolds as a dancefloor journey, with epic chords gracing the break, to create an immersive experience that resonates with positivity and emotion.
Two thrilling electronic adventures from Tim Engelhardt and an exceptional Spectrum debut.