Nida Basli worked on the artwork, which feels like such a good match for the music. This is how that collaboration came to be, and how important the visual side became when doing something so personal.
Michael: “When we started developing the idea of making an album, Cosmas Diener
from Blueprint
Visions pointed us in the right direction on multiple fronts (huge thanks to him), including the artwork and overall visual concept. He also connected us with Nida Basli, who’s known for her work on ISOLATE, among other projects.”
“She explored several concepts, and we eventually chose one titled The Whisper of Eurydice, inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, built around themes like longing, distance, fading forms, surreal memory, and unseen connection. We feel it’s really important to have artwork that fits the project, especially for an album like this, which taps into deeper emotional aspects of life.”
“Looking at the final result and how thoughtfully Nida incorporated our feedback was truly amazing. We’re really happy we got to collaborate with her on this project.”
Looking Ahead: Shows, Studios & the Label
The showcase at Atlantic Club in Barcelona looked amazing. The night was paramount to understanding that the vibe was truly amazing. The night was pivotal in understanding that “Reconsider” was more than just a label.
Michael: “Barcelona was an amazing experience. The event itself was a collaboration between several labels and collectives, which is honestly not something that always works easily, but in this case, we were all pulling in the same direction and created something special. For this one, we teamed up with SPEECHLESS and DEEP TALES from Berlin, and the Valhalla crew from Barcelona.”
“With our label Reconsider, we’ve done small events here and there already, but this was a milestone. It pushed us to think more seriously about growing into the event space. Doing events helps us connect with our community in a much more direct way, and it also gives us a platform to showcase the artists we’ve signed, like LIZA, who played an incredible set that ni- ght, not long after releasing her debut EP on our label.”
The AZZUR crew has become a true group of friends, all
experienced.
Felix: Musical connections across borders are one of the most beautiful aspects of what we do and a big reason we make music in the first place. We had the pleasure of visiting the AZZUR crew last year for a few shows together and are returning this year. Besides the impressive quality of music they’re putting out, it’s just great to know people who share the same passion and to be able to visit them abroad.
For us, it’s really about those moments when you get to play your music in front of a crowd far from home and make a connection with them. When people say music is a universal language, those moments prove it, and they make us even more grateful for what we do.
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Michael has got a release coming up on Kling Klong with a remix from Mihai Popoviciu, which sounds like a bit of a dream come true. About this, he shared:
“Haha, that’s right! I’ve been a huge fan of Mihai’s productions for years. His sound played a big role in shaping my taste and even my path into electronic mu- sic. I still remember putting his track “The Swindle” onto a CD I’d play in my car back before I had one that could play via Bluetooth.”
“Mihai and I finally met in person when I played after him in Valparaíso, Chile, in early 2024. Picking up the vibe after his set wasn’t easy, haha. Later on, when I sent my track “Eggstasy” to Martin Eyerer for his Kling Klong label, he wanted to sign it and suggested we look for a strong remixer, someone like Mihai. I thought, this is my chance, and Mihai was actually up for it, and I was really happy about that. It kind of felt like things were coming full circle.”
Both Michael and Felix spent a lot of time at Riverside Studios in Berlin. What makes that place special for them? Is it just about gear and acoustics, or is there something more inspiring about being in that creative environment?
Michael: “I joined Riverside Studios a couple of years ago, and honestly, I could write pages about what this place means to me. It’s not just the studio part, it’s the community. You’re constantly running into inspiring people in the hallways, at the coffee machine (and the coffee is top-notch), or during community events like the regular roundtable sessions.
There’s always something happening: trading synths, remix swaps, spontaneous collabs, sharing advice. Fe- lix and I work together here a lot, and he’s considering moving his setup here, too, which would be great. Big shout out to Samu, Albert, and Martin for creating this space, and to my studio partner Muudu for all the sha- red energy (and for letting me use his Juno).”
“Reconsider” has some exciting new music on the way, including an EP from Manuel Moreno. About their de- cisions whether a track or an artist makes it into the label, they shared their feeling about vibe, sound, and intention. Something I believe is pretty remarkable, as many labels have lost their way in recent years.
Felix: “I think it’s always a combination; not every track needs to be a club banger, but it does need to have a clear vision and intention. Once that’s there, the rest usually falls into place. To be honest, with most of the demos we receive, we can tell within a few seconds whether it’s something we’d sign or not.
As for Manuel’s EP, after he invited us to play a gig in his hometown of St. Gallen, he sent us a few of his pro- jects. We immediately knew which ones felt right for us and are excited for the release. There are already two remixes in the works by Predex and another exciting remixer — so even more reason to pre-save this one, haha ;)”
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