Kalabrese the pleasant Rumpelzampano from Zürich is back with 11 Songs that get under your skin and straight into your hips. Pretty exact a year after the release of "Let Love Rumpel Part 1", part 2 is on the way finally. The follow up is less pop-structures, more trippy and floating, reminding of his debut album "Rumpelzirkus" at times and levelling perfectly between head nodding moments, balearic sounds and massive Kalafunk.

The story of the album naturally continues and bears the hallmark of Sacha Winkler who's not getting tired exploring and experimenting with his music, constantly developing it propelled by his dreams and visions. The Rumpelworld is the core of Kalabrese's work but out of the blue a little surprises poppin' up all of a sudden. The album is not exhausting at all, it comes with ease and leaves some space - like the perfect Panna Cotta or a glass of Merlot. More

KAYYAK and Kalabrese - the Zurich Friends - together on a Split-12inch!

"Let Love Find Itself" is the title of this unfolding relationship-drama that KAYYAK tells us about in a thorough tone. While the prominent vocal unleashes the story, the song takes us on a hypnotic journey. Bass and Chords tight together while edgy dub sounds play catch and release. Crooner disco sound at its best on this A-side.
KAYYAK on lead vocals for the first time on Rumpelmusig. We observe the unfolding of a great talent here and are excited about all things to come. With "You Blow My Mind", Kalabrese catches up with an old remix that he contributed for Tosca. A new interpretation with a fresh drive as he makes way for an elegant and deep dancefloor song. To all the Rumpel-lovers, if you listen carefully, while keeping in mind Kala's hit album, you'll recognize the stone age version of the song "Independent Dancer". "Uuuuhhh You Blow My mind". A sentence so deeply Kalaish. A true evergreen. More

Kalabrese und KAYYAK strike back! A 24 minute trip full of wonderful, powerful and hypnotic music. Delivered by two visionary Artists!

With the A-side "Dancing In The Dark", Kalabrese rocks a steady beat and focuss on a powerful Juno Synth Motive. Kala plays with these waves and finds a subtle way to tell his intimate story full of sorrow, tears and hope. Everything sits together perfectly.
Kala lets us look deep into his heart and unleashes his musical genius. Ever so unique and emotional. You feel the pain and the hope in this song, an ode to life. In 10 minutes the synth waves wash the honest pain on and off shore and as with all Kalabrese songs, you don't really want it to ever end. We wanna be stuck in his world, wether its in the kitchen or on the dancefloor. Kala is your friend. Let the Groove pumpin' loud!
On the B-Side, KAYYAK takes us into a poetic and lyrical land. The most beautiful B-Side in a long time. A trip through Oceania, soft, clear and full of faith. With this song, KAYYAK creates his first masterpiece. A killer synthesizer hook, a strong bassline and an irresistable groove create the foundation of "Dreaming Place". After just a few moments it becomes clear, that this is a hidden dancefloor burner. The perfect 12" for the sunrise, the sunset and every moment in between.
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Kalabrese the pleasant Rumpelzampano from Zürich is back with 11 Songs that get under your skin and straight into your hips. Pretty exact a year after the release of "Let Love Rumpel Part 1", part 2 is on the way finally. The follow up is less pop-structures, more trippy and floating, reminding of his debut album "Rumpelzirkus" at times and levelling perfectly between head nodding moments, balearic sounds and massive Kalafunk.

The story of the album naturally continues and bears the hallmark of Sacha Winkler who's not getting tired exploring and experimenting with his music, constantly developing it propelled by his dreams and visions. The Rumpelworld is the core of Kalabrese's work but out of the blue a little surprises poppin' up all of a sudden. The album is not exhausting at all, it comes with ease and leaves some space - like the perfect Panna Cotta or a glass of Merlot. More

KAYYAK is part of the Hekaya Collective, based in Zurich. They started organizing parties at Club Zukunft, the Homebase of Kalabrese. Kalabrese became friend and mentor and started supporting the young talent Kayyak. And when he came up with two funky song-scetches Kalabrese was thrilled and the collaboration started. The A-Side „Make No Time“ has a strong afro-like guitar theme and a driven melodic bassline on top the famous rumpel-groove. A positive happy ride. On the B-Side the duo gets deeper and create a fantastic late night jam. The duo sings „Loose your fear and find your partner, make your way to relaxation“ while the groove gets more and more hypnotic, Kalabrese sits on the drums and finds a way of relaxation without losing the focus on the steady beat. More

Rumpelmusig, the new label from rumpelmaster Kalabrese goes into the next round and continues from where it stopped with the longplayer „independent dancer“, namely songwriting, where the singer legitimately is part of, where the groove declares its love to the melody and the singing. somehow dancepop, just following the own rules. „hello asshole“ comes with a crispy swinging groove, which is almost a breakbeat and the sounddesign sweeps splendidly. and then this compelling guitar riff appears and together with the voice and a bold synthi-line, it lifts us to new heights; right where you just drift away, big number, somehow stoned, but still kicking. jimi jules is a true musician, who prefers recording everything by hand, just like kalabrese, and sings himself, when he’s in the right mood and has something to say. currently he’s busy recording his debut album, trying to express himself and refining his style. jules is one of zurich’s up-and-coming talent and already had a bunch of releases, no matter if techy, housy or some kind of dancepop, this boy rules. The b-side’s „kafi-lied“ is an ode to the coffee drinking. taking time in the morning and starting the day with a relaxed mood. and the voice of sarah palin, singer of the rumpelorchester, gives the song the energy to gleam over everything to passionately throw oneself into the day and fall in love. Once again a strong performance by the zurich vocalist, the soul breathing just like fresh coffee flavor. The rumpelorchester guys join with a „rumply“ choir and kalabrese adds the white milk froth with the right groove and his characteristic analogue synthi pads.



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