{"title":"Krystal Klear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDJ and producer from Dublin, Ireland, Krystal Klear is a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. With his unique blend of disco, house, and techno, he has captivated audiences worldwide. As the founder of Cold Tonic label, he has created a platform for emerging talent to showcase their music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by artists such as *George FitzGerald*, *Jacques Greene*, and *Kink*, Krystal Klear's sound is characterized by infectious grooves and melodic hooks. His tracks have garnered widespread acclaim and support from industry heavyweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his energetic live performances, Krystal Klear continues to push boundaries with his innovative productions. With a discography that includes hits like \"Neutron Dance\" and \"Euphoric Dreams,\" he has solidified his position as one of the most exciting artists in the electronic music scene today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-division-ep","title":"The Division EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRepress with new artwork. You remember that kung fu kid movie, where he had to wash the motorcycles for years and then...whatever, constant dripping wears away the stone. Dublin-Manchester-NYC'S finest Krystal Klear (Cold Tonic, All City, Eglo, Tooth Pick, Rinse) has been honing his skills as a dress man for years and also made a name for himself as an expert in all things (electronic) boogie. \u003ci\u003eThe Division\u003c\/i\u003e is his dapper debut EP for Running Back. Custom-made club studies shifting between sound factories, hot haciendas, heavenly lagoons and chrome-plated dance floors: fast, slow, hard and soft. A love letter to dance music written with pink ink. Oh, and there is \u003ci\u003eNeutron Dance\u003c\/i\u003e on it as well...yes, the euphoric fun one. once again: dance!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running Back","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50379914641739,"sku":"1033316","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/RB072_faa52103_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726203714"},{"product_id":"rb128","title":"RB128","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Krystal Klear on Running Back. No re-inventing of the wheel here. Sometimes it is what it is. But let‘s hear it from the artist himself:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“No notes or real inspiration behind this EP. Rb128 consists of four tracks that I made to keep gigs coming and the calendar full - In a time where artists are being forced to DJ like maniacs to keep the electricity running to make more quickfire records (except for Gerd who loves it). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese pure dance tracks try to mix the cocktail between the trendy trance that people like now and the good house records they liked yesterday. Standard procedure: Melancholic chords over processed drums and breakdowns that make waiting for a train to pull in more bearable.“ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut yes, it is still and will always be pretty damn good dance music (Gerd does a high kick and claps his hands)! Love is all we need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running Back","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50421596717387,"sku":"2199015","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/RB128_caf063ed_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726758852"},{"product_id":"connect-ep","title":"Connect EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere lies a certain guarantee of quality within every new Krystal Klear – especially on Running Back. After the still heavily rotating Piano Banana release, it is time for the versatile and valuable Connect EP. The four tracks here hit the mark between the confusion or disorientation of any dance music DJ and producer during lockdown, and the genre’s intrinsic ethos of better days , utopia and a certain relentless drive. Traces of such energies henpeck the Irish producer’s work and can also be found here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMega Chords kick off the round dance. Imagine the French Touch retouched, updated, refined and designed to empty the serotonin storage. Our Signal puts the lid back on the happiness box, paints a picture of pain and romance and is equally informed by Larry Heard mood boards as it is by Paninaro poetry. Flip it over for a stream lined and well-crafted tour de DJ. If there ever was something like a fair-spoken banger Telephone is the one. A racing motorbike on standby. Last, but not least, Paris Metro is a power house with a creative arrangement and an inventive spin that exceeds the limits of a normal DJ tool. Modern dance music with classic tropes and lots of strobes. Krystal Klear gets that balance right. Mega Chords indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort: Four tracker by the lovable Krystal Klear on the ever-reliable Running Back imprint. Ranging from inventive DJ tools (Paris Metro) to bangers in a nightgown (Telephone) and from the French Touch retouched of Mega Chords to the hopeful heartsickness of Our Signal, it’s as versatile as it’s valuable and pretty much connects the sweet dots between Piano Banana, Cyclia One\/Two und Divison Ave. Modern dance music with classic tropes and lots of strobes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running Back","offers":[{"title":"Black | 12\"","offer_id":50460038693195,"sku":"1149821","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/85af8b10-0f47-418a-967b-075d7684ade2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727228830"},{"product_id":"essentia","title":"Essentia","description":"\u003cp\u003eEssentia is not only the latin word for – you guessed that right – essential, but also the name of Krystal Klear’s return to Running Back. While trance might be a state of mind (according to DJ Dag), it’s also a tone theory with a very specific tool kit. Here you get the version that makes sense in the aural universe of a producer that got raised on a diet of hip hop, boogie and the foundation tunes in house music. Moderate in tempo, the result is still euphoric to say the least: melted brains, stimulated spinal cords and rave rampage included. Essentia balances the euphoric rush of its topical genre perfectly with the happy-sad moments after the rave. If that is not musical or emotional enough for your taste, you will find content in the Sunrise version. Excessive use of the well-beloved choir, breakbeats and - downs make it equally irresistible for sun-ups and love-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlip the coin for Winnies Karaoke. Stemming from the same source and session as Essentia. Named after the interactive entertainment bar in Chinatown NYC and made sometime in the early morning hours, its the quintessential Krystal Klear. Sawtooth boogie, if you will. It’s counterpoint is the Sundown mix. Techno prog for the tilted generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes, in the permanent search of happiness, the world of tomorrow needs the sound of yesterday made with the means and minds of today. Essential bliss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running Back","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50466302787915,"sku":"2001390","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/RB113_29f69e15_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727311047"},{"product_id":"boli-boli","title":"Boli Boli","description":"\u003cp\u003eGerman Powerhouse Labels Public Possession and Running Back Team up to bring you a nostalgic tribute to 80s Disco-Synth-Pop and Balkan Self-Pity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a blend of cultural nostalgia and contemporary resonance, be-friended artists Krystal Klear and La Raf are set to release their first collaborative record titled \"Boli Boli\" (It hurts, it hurts) this autumn. The record is a steamy homage to the 80s disco-synth-pop. La Raf’s vocals equipped with Krystal Klear’s sound remind us of the bittersweet memories of the bygone yet still beloved music-era from former Yugoslavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe song came to life during a spontaneous creative outburst when Krystal and Raf reunited in a studio in London last year. Singer La Raf, a Croatian native based in Berlin, channeled the raw emotions of a not so recent break-up regret into the lyrics of \"Boli Boli.\" Infused with Balkan self-pity, the song delivers a very personal experience of pain and regret, not as mere sorrow but as a confident, joyful indulgence in one's own grief. This emotional depth finds a perfect counterpart in Krystal Klear’s talent for crafting melodies that evoke both happiness and melancholia. Together, they have created a track that is as introspective as it is danceable, offering its listeners a glimpse into a world where sadness is embraced with a sense of pride and joy, capturing the cultural tapestry of the Balkan region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running Back","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50478038679883,"sku":"2220864","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/RBxPP001_d4066744_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727479949"},{"product_id":"neutron-dance-remixes","title":"Neutron Dance Remixes","description":"\u003cp\u003e4 reinterpretations of Krystal Klear’s summer singalong from Paul Woolford, Fango, Mano Le Tough and Gerd Janson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running Back","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50479025291595,"sku":"1050210","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/22e45eaa-86c6-435e-9f0c-be68f46f4e97_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727498044"},{"product_id":"automat-kingsland","title":"Automat Kingsland","description":"\u003cp\u003eAin’t no stopping him now. Krystal Klear’s streak continues with Automat Kingsland. The recipe remains, perfectly seasoned to taste. The extended menu of four tracks is musical testament to the artist’s life of the last six months. Emphasizing movement at a pace that is hard to hold on to, but embraced nonetheless. Trying to transport that „lost in translation“ (and transit) sense of normal life due to constant motion to a dance floor near you. Euphoric melancholia meets rave romance, shutters open to let happiness crawl in and anxiety turns into excitement through the usual cocktail of tearjerkers and white noise risers. Recorded between Paris, New York, Dublin and London and brought to your city via Running Back. 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