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The birth of Equinox Records dates back to late 2002, when long time disk jockey, producer, and record collector Günter Stöppel aka DJ Scientist founded a platform to release music for artists that shared the same ideas and visions of sound and art. Now residing in Berlin/Germany, Equinox has been able to construct a worldwide network of artists and fans.

With the first release in 2004 and the CD/2LP compilation 'Welcome to the Neo Golden Age' Equinox Records has paved its way in becoming one of the most importaint new labels in the field of urban electronic music in Germany and Europe.Many aspiring producers have joined the roster or have contributed to Equinox releases: Arcsin (New York, Uncommon/Def Jux), Deckard (Munich, Ish Rec.), Emynd (Philadelphia), Danny Decock (Vienna), DiViNCi (of Sol.illaquists of Sound, Orlando Epitaph), Mnemotrauma (Berlin, Subversiv), DJ Sept (Munich), just to name a few. The latest artist on the label is 2econd Class Citizen from England - an incredibly talented musician, whose 'Divided Reality' 12" has caused some serious ruckus in UK. His new EP 'Wyred Folk' will be released february 26th, 2007 and is Equinox Records' ninth release.

With distrubution through Kudos / Pinnacle in London (for the UK, Japan, Australia) and Hausmusik in Munich (for the German, France, Italy, US, Austria) Equinox' music gained attention from music lovers all over the planet. And the formula for the continuous success is quite simple: quality in music, quality in artwork and the fusion of both. With its exceptional and remarkable designs, including stencings, printed inlays and gatefold sleeves, the label has been getting positive press feedback in Electronica and Hip-Hop magazines all over Europe and overseas and even in design and art magazines. Equinox releases have been acclaimed very well by international radio stations and club DJs, the music pleases the home, as well as the dancefloor audience.

Future Projects:
Second part of the successful 'Sound Exposure' compilation series will drop in April 2007. It will showcase the talents of 12 different artists, including new uprising members of the Equinox family. The first official Equinox tour is planned for late summer this year. Apart from the output on vinyl and CD, Equinox Records is providing digital versions of it's complete back catalogue, such as a compilation re-work of the complete 10inch series. Besides that, Deckard is working on a exclusive online album, about to be released in the new Equinox Digital division.

Sublabel Audiac Records:
Equinox also houses a sublabel called Audiac Records, a platform to release progressive Hip-Hop music for artists from Germany and other countries.




Tuesday25September - 2007

One Year And A Day – A Sound Exposure Vol.2 Preview EP

One Year And A Day – A Sound Exposure Vol.2 Preview EP
One Year And A Day – A Sound Exposure Vol.2 Preview EP
(12" Ltd Picture Disc) Equinox Records, 2007-09-25

12" Tracklisting:
A1. J.Baracuz – Introducing This
A2. Decard - Dignity Of Men
A3. Free The Robots – Times Like This
B1. Brenmar – Watermelon Chunks
B2. S.N.T.C. (Snatchatec) - Mind Hunt
B3. Emynd - Another Postmodern Sunset

Yes, some brand new Equinox folks on this one: J.Baracuz from Berlin, Free The Robots from L.A. (that some of you might already know from the beautiful Jazz & Milk Breaks EP), Brenmar Someday from Chicago, our old friend Emynd from Philly, and Snatchatec from Munich.


Saturday01September - 2007

Dj Sept - A Promise Never Given EP

Dj Sept - A Promise Never Given EP
Dj Sept - A Promise Never Given
(12") Equinox Records eqx-010, 2007-09-01

12" Tracklisting:
A1. Seventh Sense
A2. Morning Comes (Revised)
B1. Mental Odyssey

DJ Sept who already earned his stripes with last year´s "Neo Golden Remixes", returns with "A Promise Never Given". An addict to rough beats as well as a sucker for spine tingling melodies, he presents us his very own “melodramatic” style. The A-side starts with energetic hiphop drums turning into the rough drum´n bass tune "Seventh Sense" and continues with the uplifting revised version of Sept´s classic "Morning Comes". Side B presents the first real club hit on our small enterprise - a club hit in the style of Equinox: From start to finish "Mental Odyssey" is pure adrenaline and it will grab your heart as well. This EP will leave nobody untouched.


Saturday01September - 2007

The Day It All Made Sence – The Equinox 10inch Series Compilation

The Day It All Made Sence – The Equinox 10inch Series Compilation
The Day It All Made Sence – The Equinox 10inch Series Compilation
(Digital Release) Equinox Records, 2007-09-01

Tracklisting:
o1. Arcsin - The Tomorrow People (Edit)
02. Deckard - Noir Desire (Part 1)
03. DiViNCi - PUSH Beat
04. Deckard - Die Zone
05. DJ Scientist - Autumn Leaves
06. Deckard - Cyphers In Motion
07. Arcsin - Uprock Citizen Brigade
08. DJ Scientist - Atarius
09. ArcSin - Jar Of Mice
10. DiViNCi - Calm Persuasion

We would like to announce our digital only compilation The Day It All Made Sense - The Equinox 10inch Series. 10 tracks taken from the limited edition 10inches that were released between Winter 2005 and Summer 2006. The album will be available soon.

DJ Scientist