UPC: 827170564565 RD: 24.11.2014
Tracklist: A) Alex Niggemann - Sorrow feat. Bon Homme B1) Alex Niggemann - Sorrow feat. Bon Homme (Deetron Remix) B2) Alex Niggemann - Sorrow feat. Bon Homme (Marco Resmann Remix)
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We here at Watergate are extremely excited to bring you our next 12" release from a close friend of the club and producer extraordinaire, Alex Niggemann. For this EP Alex joined forces with the acclaimed voice from WhoMadeWho, Bon Homme, to create an incredibly warm and beautiful journey. "Sorrow" is a masterfully crafted array of sound and emotion. While a big rolling kick and crisp hand claps drive the groove, a capricious arpeggio, warm piano chords and the smooth serenade of Bon Homme's vocals create an undeniably passionate excursion into the deeper moments one can experience on the dance floor.
On remix duties we have two heavy hitters; the one and only Deetron and Watergate mainstay Marco Resmann. Up first is Deetron and he does exactly what he does best. A massive peak time revision that keeps the emotion of the original while adding his signature touch of shimmering synth loops and huge sub bass perfect for peak time club antics. Marco Resmann rounds out the release with his rendition of "Sorrow" creating a vast and psychotropic soundscape by using echoing atmospherics, washed out vocals and heavy, chugging drums. Whether it's a late night in the club or a sun soaked afternoon with the sand between your toes, one of these three incredible versions will be the perfect selection for an unforgettable moment."Sorrow" will be released on Novmber 24, 2014.
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Barcode 4250382427186 Rel date 19.5.2014
Tracklisting A. Materium B. Primary
Poker Flat Recordings welcomes back the ever-prolific Alex Niggemann for another speaker-troubling dispatch. This time out, the Aoen and Soulfooled boss drops a heavy–duty release that more than lives up to his usual high standards.
'Materium' is epic in every sense of the word- a sprawling, tough journey into analog techno - with a dash of house thrown in. It rips through the speakers - the crisp and aggressive production provides the space for growling synths and atmospheric, tense pads.
What’s more, the whole track audaciously dissolves into silence mid way through - before exploding back into life via a descending analog synth line.
'Primary' is no less dramatic, but opts for a dubbier vibe as it builds and releases the ever-present tension. It’s hard, moody, electronic funk for after-hours basements and warehouses.
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Barcode 4250382419747 Rel date 12.08.2013
Tracklisting: A Tangram (The Bright End) B1 Tangram (The Dark End) B2 Maze
Alex Niggemann returns to the scene of so many fierce releases with his latest weapons-grade stormer. The Berliner pulls out all the stops on this release – Tangram (The Bright End) is a burner that slowly builds and builds, maintaining just the right amount of tension and release.
Eventually, out of the precise interplay of elements, explodes a huge euphoric melody that will surely take the roof of many a club in the months to come. The Dark End version is another beast entirely, switching the vibe to something a little malevolent- a techier workout that maintains the essential core of the original but provides a little extra drive to the groove - tough, body-moving Tech House for the heads. Maze also showcases the class we have come to expect form Poker Flat. Diamond hard beats, unhinged synths and an evolving groove are classic Niggemann traits, resulting in a deeply assured track that will see as much club play as the other two bombs on this releases.
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EAN barcode: 4250382415923 release date: 14.01.2013
Alex Niggemann’s 2012-defining long player 'Paranoid Funk' dropped in June to a rapturous response from DJs, dancers and home listeners alike. Here, Poker Flat Recordings revisits some of the exceptional highlights of that record, and deliver a remix package sure to be as equally sought-after by those in the know.
'Paranoid Funk' saw the Berlin resident explore a variety of grooves and textures, an experiment that won him many new admirers and a great deal of critical acclaim. Here, some of the hottest remix talent in the scene get their hands on the originals and twist them into new shapes.
Following on from releases on Cocoon, Kling Klong, Circle and two strong EPs on Poker Flat ("Dinosaurs" and "This") renowned producers Alex Flatner and LOPAZZ take on 'Don’t Wait' and drop a growling, main room monster that will standout in any set.
Francys, the young Italian making quiet a name for himself on the underground house and techno circuit, lends his skills to 'Back 2 Basics feat. Benji' – channeling the spirit of the early 90s into seven ecstatic minutes.
Next up is Salvatore Freda – the highly respected Swiss DJ and producer who injects Niggemann’s 'I Don’t Care' with a narcotic groove that sits somewhere between Detroit and Berlin – the dubbed out vocals adding an element of otherworldliness that work in perfect compliment to the track’s twisted (paranoid) funk.
Berlin’s own Andre Lodemann picks out 'Lovers' for his excursion, a deep bomb that grows and grows around an exceptional vocal from John Rydell - this is one for the very late nights or early mornings.
What is clear from this release is that Alex Niggemann’s star continues to rise – the classical pianist turned producer and DJ extraordinaire is moving on to the next phase of his career – and with the slew of outstanding releases to his name already, who is to say where that could lead.
Tracklist:
A1. Don’t Wait (Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ Remix)
A2. Back 2 Basics feat. Benji (Francys Remix)
B1. Lovers feat. John Rydell (Andre Lodemann Remix)
B2. I Don’t Care (Salvatore Freda Remix) More

Berlin‘s Alex Niggemann is one of an exciting new run of artists to arrive on Steve Bug‘s established Poker Flat Recordings, bringing fresh, high quality house music to the world‘s dancefloors. In his own words Alex set out to “create an album which is different to typical club or listening albums... where songs fit together (even when having different styles) without being too similar“. And so “Paranoid Funk” is a brilliant debut album and a great achievement for this up and coming producer. About Alex Niggemann Producer, remixer, audio-engineer, labelowner (Soulfooled) and DJ Alex Niggeman gained an international reputation with his releases on various labels including Tsuba, Ostwind, Supernature, 8bit, Darkroom, Poker Flat and his remixes for the likes of Gorge, Booka Shade, Phonique/Louie Austen, Spektre and many more. He already achieved a top position (#8) on Resident Advisor’s “Top 20 Charted Artists”! His solid reputation has opened the doors to some of the world‘s leading, most influential clubs,including Ibiza‘s “Space” & “Privilege”, “D-Edge” Brasil and Watergate in Berlin and he will be on a world tour once more around the album release. The album: The confidant, retro-meets-nu-school grooves of Niggemann‘s 11-track debut album ‘Paranoid Funk‘ fit perfectly to the man behind the beats. A classically trained pianist who gave up the ivory keys for a more technological dream, the young 26 year old producer joins a new wave of artists enjoying a steady resurgence in deep, groovy and indeed sexy house music. It‘s a mature, well considered achievement that will no-doubt find favor with club DJs and avid home listeners alike.
Guests featured on the album include
- Daniel Solar, founder of Disko Records, releases on Einmaleins, Diynamic and more
- seminal Florian Schirmacher of Wareika, Hatikvah, Glowing Glisses, Chaenge,
Federleicht, Here Today as well as newcomer Benji Adeyemo (UK singer, dancer & Yoga Teacher) and singer/ songwriter Daniel John Riedl

Tracklisting:
01. Don't Wait
02. The Sweetest Thing (with Daniel Solar)
03. Curious
04. Easy Love (with Florian Schirmacher)
05. That Is...!?
06. Come Into My World
07. Parentless Child
08. I Don't Care (Ride Mix)
09. Street Therapy
10. Back 2 Basics feat. Benji
11. Lovers feat. Daniel John Riedl

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Berlin‘s Alex Niggemann is one of an exciting new run of artists to arrive on Steve Bug‘s established Poker Flat Recordings, bringing fresh, high quality house music to the world‘s dancefloors. In his own words Alex set out to “create an album which is different to typical club or listening albums... where songs fit together (even when having different styles) without being too similar“. And so “Paranoid Funk” is a brilliant debut album and a great achievement for this up and coming producer. About Alex Niggemann Producer, remixer, audio-engineer, labelowner (Soulfooled) and DJ Alex Niggeman gained an international reputation with his releases on various labels including Tsuba, Ostwind, Supernature, 8bit, Darkroom, Poker Flat and his remixes for the likes of Gorge, Booka Shade, Phonique/Louie Austen, Spektre and many more. He already achieved a top position (#8) on Resident Advisor’s “Top 20 Charted Artists”! His solid reputation has opened the doors to some of the world‘s leading, most influential clubs,including Ibiza‘s “Space” & “Privilege”, “D-Edge” Brasil and Watergate in Berlin and he will be on a world tour once more around the album release. The album: The confidant, retro-meets-nu-school grooves of Niggemann‘s 11-track debut album ‘Paranoid Funk‘ fit perfectly to the man behind the beats. A classically trained pianist who gave up the ivory keys for a more technological dream, the young 26 year old producer joins a new wave of artists enjoying a steady resurgence in deep, groovy and indeed sexy house music. It‘s a mature, well considered achievement that will no-doubt find favor with club DJs and avid home listeners alike.
Guests featured on the album include
- Daniel Solar, founder of Disko Records, releases on Einmaleins, Diynamic and more
- seminal Florian Schirmacher of Wareika, Hatikvah, Glowing Glisses, Chaenge,
Federleicht, Here Today
as well as newcomer Benji Adeyemo (UK singer, dancer & Yoga Teacher) and singer/songwriter Daniel John Riedl
Tracklisting:
A1. Street Therapy
A2. Lovers feat. Daniel John Rydell
B1. That Is...!? (Vinyl Cut)
B2. Parentless Child (Vinyl Cut)
C1. Back 2 Basics feat. Benji (Vinyl Cut)
C2. The Sweetest Thing (with Daniel Solar) (Vinyl Cut)
D1. I Don't Care (Ride Mix) (Vinyl Cut)
D2. Easy Love (with Florian Schirmacher)
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Düsseldorf born Niggemann has enjoyed a constant climbing success in recent years thanks to his precise tech house productions on 8bit, Tsuba and Supernature. Now based in Berlin, he arrives on Poker Flat with this, the first single to be lifted from his imminently arriving album debut. We don‘t want to tell you too much about
the album right now, but if these two tracks are anything to go by, be sure you‘re in for a treat!
'Don‘t Wait‘ (Extended Mix) layers Niggemann's trademark tight, percussive beats as it builds towards a surprising vocal arrival and a killer, positively hung bassline. Equally perfect for late night sessions as it will be for the coming spring summer season, basking in the sun, its a versatile and uplifting cut in the true Poker Flat tradition. On the B side a dubbed out synth voyage unfolds with 'Curious‘. Working snappy drums and airy, wistful FX, Niggemann skillfully tells his moody story with passionate charm. Swirling synth pads lift before a mid-point break gradually introduces a second theme, cementing the young producer‘s able hand at writing melodies and creating strong, rushing feelings.
Tracklist:
A: Don’t Wait (Extended Mix)
B: Curious More

Popping up on labels like 8Bit, Supernature and Tsuba, releasing quality tech-house and club-assured cuts since 2008, we're delighted to welcome German producer Alex Niggemann to Poker Flat. This new EP raises Niggemann's game with three tracks taking in heavy acid bass, chicago-house vibes and inventive, smooth flowing arrangements.
‚Lately' is a real stomper in the classic Poker Flat tradition. Haunting, acidic, modern, club guaranteed! Niggemann twists a spooky and funky synth line around a heavy old-school house vibe, complete with a thoughtful smokey-voiced naration.
‚Madness' lifts the tension higher with a sub-heavy chigaco bass attack, 2011 style. Alex has fused the best of both old and new and found a new sound that leaves behind rigid sound in favour of more funky, warmer and totally fresh vibes!
The EP concludes with ‚Smash Your Face', a groovy houser that rolls wonderfully with more growling square wave bass and plenty of details to keep the flow nothing short of riveting!

Tracklisting:
A. Lately
B1. Madness
B2. Smash Your Face
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