Hotel Karthago / Energies by Roman Flügel

Roman Flügel makes his Phantasy Sound debut with Hotel Karthago / Energies.

Photo by Roman Flügel/Phantasy Sound

One of electronic music’s most prolific and beloved figures, Roman Flügel checks in to Phantasy for his debut single on Erol Alkan’s equally storied London label, presenting "Hotel Karthago / Energies," two contrasting dancefloor tracks that capture distinct shades of Flügel’s boundless creativity.

Arranged with energy front and center, "Hotel Karthago" promises to be an essential addition to Flügel’s peerless back catalog of club classics. Bolting with the requisite tempo of contemporary dance floors and accelerated by a joyous piano line, this property balances a vintage house's elegance with analog machines operating at their most energetic.

In keen contrast, "Energies" expertly pours a measure of melancholy, teasing out a twinkling melody that recalls the warmth and wistful moods of his classic LPs such as Fatty Folders and Happiness Is Happening. Illuminating and then unraveling with ease, "Energies" concludes by underscoring the Frankfurt-to-Berlin producer’s skill as a composer, as well as a trusted rave alchemist.

Roman Flügel - Hotel Karthago / Energies
Release Date April 2024
Label Phantasy Sound

Tracklist
1. Hotel Karthago
2. Energies