Marcel Fengler Presents New IMF10 Compilation

Marcel Fengler has recently announced his latest endeavor, a 3 part compilation of exclusive originals and remixes called IMF10.

A project 18-months in the making, Marcel Fengler presents IMF10, a three-part compilation series detailing the past, present and future of his label Index Marcel Fengler. Each of the 3-volume set consists of six tracks and encapsulates a different tone, highlighting not only the versatile sonic constellation of the label, but also the breadth Fengler enjoys exploring in his DJ sets.

Part 1 explores deeper and more hypnotic territory, as the legendary Alva Noto makes his debut for IMF re-working the Fengler classic “Sphinx”, alongside a new contribution from DIN, the lauded collaborative project between Fengler and Efdemin. Matrixxman (in collaboration with rising producer Riccardo Limiti) and Lucy also join the compilation crafting powerful originals, alongside Scuba with a rework from his SCB project, plus a new track from Slovenian talent Blaukoma who has impressed Fengler over time.

Part 2 focuses on the warmer and more soulful side of IMF and features an outstanding array of artists making their debut for the label. There’s the exciting Berlin trio FJAAK, a special Shed remix of VRIL, as well as Eric Cloutier and Thomas Hessler. Vienna’s Arthur Robert, a new face Marcel discovered , contributes a beautiful shimmering work to the compilation. Highlighting this section is the first AZUR track – Marcel’s new side project.

“I’ve always liked to be diverse with my music, but I also don’t want to confuse people. This is the reason why I decided to give my melodic and groovy side its own identity,” Marcel explains.

Part 3 focuses on the tougher end of the techno spectrum and features Marcel Fengler’s first original production in two years, a rare offering from Sebastian Kramer (aka Redshape), a prized Luke Slater re-work of Thomas Hessler, and Belgian artist Peter Van Hoesen. AVION also makes a return for this edition, alongside emerging Columbian talent Gotshell.

The final digital package will be complemented by a DJ mix from Thomas Hessler comprised of tracks from IMF10. There will also be a special IMF10 our will take place over the coming months beginning 23 March at Ex Dogana in Rome, followed by fabric on 31 March when the label takes over room 2 with Marcel Fengler, FJAAK, and Thomas Hessler. More dates TBA.

For the meantime, one of tracks from the compilation has been released, which you can listen here.