Electronic Music Record Label - Cologne

The Rares - Fusion - Trapez 243

The Rares show that machines can be funky on TRAPEZ! We are talking about the untamed analog hardware world here. A deadly groove combined with heavy sonic sounds that is the chemistry The Rares are famous for. And we can't get enough of that sound which is doing something really rare here. More -->

Davidovitch - Jardin De Minuit - Traum V261

Davidovitch has released notably on Kompakt and smaller labels. Recently he has recorded single tracks for our Tour De Traum compilations. It was these contributions on Tour De Traum that lead to this 5 track solo Ep. Check out this melodic music that at times blends European roots with post Detroit and Chicago house. Artist on the rise Bar.ba has supplied a stunning remix.
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Arnodd - Piano - Traum V260

We feature a TRAUM - Christmas special with a 20 minute track by Arnodd which was written in 2021 only with piano but manipulated in several ways. The outcome is something special. We promise. More -->

Per Condelius - Modern Times - Trapez 242

Per Condelius has released on Mike Dearborn's label Majesty Recording and one year ago on TRAPEZ. His new release with us is a nice blend of oldschool and newschool, superfresh and it rocks like a mule. More -->

VA - Tour De Traum XXII - Traum CDDig 49

We are happy to present our winter edition (XXII) of Tour De Traum with 40 unreleased handpicked trax by Riley Reinhold and some classics from our label. We think this selection will not disappoint! More -->

Martyn Playfrd - Draw For Robots - Trapez 241

Martyn Playfrd releases his second Ep on TRAPEZ. His music is raw and comes straight out of the machines. To be old school for him is a praise. He gets support form well known people in the scene! More -->

Adam Tauber - Firefly - Traum V259

Adam Tauber's sound surfs on waves of emotions like a pro. His music strokes your senses and can make you dance. He gets support from a prestigious list of international Tour De Traum artists who have been releasing fantastic music on the imprint for TRAUM. Check out all of them....More -->

James Harcourt - Regenerate - Traum V258

Our second release in October comes by James Harcourt who we introduced beginning of the year. Big support for his first strike on TRAUM came by Dave Seamen and Dubfire. His new energetic and artistic „Regenerate" EP shows his versatility to score in different genres of electronic innovative music. It connect him to some of our best British artist such as Max Cooper, Nick Dow and Rob Clouth...More -->

Mex - Hive Mind - Trapez 240

On TRAPEZ we have discovered the artist Mex. Known mostly in Germany through his live gigs, his music reminds us very much of Audio Injection and Harvey McKay and has the soul on the right place for us. Fantastic! More -->

Anton Kling - Hank - Traum V257

In October on TRAUM, we start with the upcoming Swedish artist Anton Kling who has written the most minimal release in years. He gives a stunning performance of modern minimalist deep house music. For all of you who know our early releases by Fairmont, Dinky, Process, Oliver Hacke, there is a certain connection here you might sense.... More -->

Monokompatibel - Rawgenic EP - Trapez ltd 182

On TRAPEZ LTD we welcome back the three person project; Monokompatibel that comprises Andreas Kolinski, Michael Wirtz (Frankfurt) and Severin Schultze (Cologne). All three have been involved with the Institut "Fuer Musik Und Medien" in Duesseldorf as part of the "Robert-Schumann-Musikhochschule“. The release comes with guest appearance of the artist BlackIsBeautiful, known for his release "Pergamon" on 200 Records.

Delkt - Alignement - Trapez 239

On TRAPEZ we have Fares Hamzaoui (Sed Aria) & Stephane Bernier (Karpenter aka Listenzik) teaming up as Delkt for the first time. Sed Aria regards his project with Karpenter as somethings new for him as it integrates progressive and melodic aspects. Witness raw organic techno with a human touch!....More -->

Bar.ba - Primavera EP - Traum V256

Under the umbrella of individuality and expressing himself, even defying the genre of house to some extend, we would like to introduce you to the best well kept secret of the innovative deep house & techno scene: Bar.ba. Five tracks of beauty with vocals for the summer... More -->

Arnodd - Monsoon EP - Traum V255

After very good feedback of his debut under his old name Øyvind making the editor playlists at Spotify, he has changed his name to Arnodd to deliver tracks even more fascinating! Deep music on a very high level....we are celebrating here at TRAUM in August... More -->

James Harcourt - Changeling EP - Traum V254

With James Harcourt we offer an artist from London with a stunning 5 track EP defining the boundaries of melodic techno and we hope to release more material by him also in the future. ... More -->

Carsten Halm - Hammerhai - Traum V253

Our first June release on TRAUM comes from Cologne based artist Carsten Halm with whom we are releasing his third vinyl EP now. An exiting remix of "Hammerhai" by Marc Erberich is also included... More -->

Extrawelt - Heracid / Madjafala - Traum V251

Extrawelt return with a raw unpolished techno jewel called „Heracid“ on vinyl. A track that slowly drills deep into your techno soul. Be sure this track will not let you down. A powerful and muscular track to sink into and enjoy. More -->

The MFA - Interview

Here is an exclusive interview with The MFA by Riley Reinhold. They talk about their beginning, the spirit of live-playing, works, experience and the story behind "Oranges And Lemons". More -->

Latest releases

Trapez 243
Artist: The Rares
Title: Fusion
Release date: 21.01.22

Traum V261
Artist: Davidovitch
Title: Jardin De Minuit
Release date: 14.01.22

Traum V260
Artist: Arnodd
Title: Piano
Release date: 17.12.21

Trapez 242
Artist: Per Condelius
Title: Modern Times
Release date: 10.12.21

Traum CDDig 49
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Tour De Traum XXII
Release date: 03.12.21

Trapez 241
Artist: Martyn Playfrd
Title: Draw For Robots
Release date: 19.11.21

Traum V259
Artist: Adam Tauber
Title: Firefly
Release date: 05.11.21

Traum V258
Artist: James Harcourt
Title: Regenerate
Release date: 22.10.21

Trapez 240
Artist: Mex
Title: Hive Mind
Release date: 15.10.21

Traum V257
Artist: Anton Kling
Title: Hank
Release date: 01.10.21

Trapez ltd 182
Artist: Monokompatibel
Title: Rawgenic EP
Release date: 24.09.21