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From deep, hypnotic grooves to pounding basslines, Cocoon's catalog offers a diverse range of sounds that cater to all tastes within the techno spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an impressive roster of *artists* including *Sven Väth*, *Ricardo Villalobos*, *Adam Beyer*, and many more, Cocoon continues to be at the forefront of electronic music innovation. Each release is carefully curated and showcases the unique style and talent of each artist on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"schone-neue-extrawelt","title":"Schone Neue Extrawelt","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncluding all the tracks from the original release. But adding “Bright Side Of My Room” to the list as a counterpart of “Dark Side Of My Room” makes this release even more attractive. 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