“While this sampler does certainly refine the classic Dial sound, it proves that as the label starts their next decade, they still have plenty of new
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LabelDial
Results80Dial is a record label focusing primarily on post-minimalist dance music that includes deep house and techno. Dial was founded in 1999 in Hamburg, Germany by Peter M. Kersten aka Lawrence and David Lieske aka Carsten Jost. The Label has released a number of influential 12″ and full-length albums by artists such as Lawrence, Carsten Jost, Pantha du Prince, Efdemin, John Roberts and others.
Lawrence & Carsten Jost detail three-part DIAL 2020 compilation
Following the release of Soela’s ‘Genuine Silk‘ LP in April, Dial co-founders Lawrence and Carsten Jost have announced the release of DIAL 2020 – a three-part
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On Our Radar: Writers share Bandcamp fee-free releases
Friday 1 May 2020 marked the second iteration of Bandcamp waiving their fees in order to help support the artists and labels that get us talking,
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Soela: Genuine Silk
Rather than being a colloquial mesh together of singles with some filler, ‘Genuine Silk’ is a statement, a sign of the times, a partner in crime for the ambience that is your current purgatory…
Soela signs to Dial, announces debut album ‘Genuine Silk’
Following a string of notable releases on Axaminer Records, Kompakt, E-Beamz, Lost Palms, Nerang Recordings and Detroit Underground – Soela has signed to Dial to release
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Dial announce represses of Lawrence ‘The Absence of Blight’ and Sten ‘Leaving The Frantic’
As part of their 20 year anniversary, Dial are set to repress two of Peter Kersten’s highly sought after albums in both vinyl and digital formats.
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Steve Rachmad, Jordan GCZ, Darling and Lawrence remix Tracey’s ‘Biostar’
Following the release of Tracey’s debut album in May, Dial will release a 5-track digital only ‘Biostar Remixes‘ package in November featuring Lawrence, Jordan GCZ (one-half
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Agency Mix: Carsten Jost
To celebrate the launch of our Artist Agency, Carsten Jost delivers an hour long masterclass in hypnotic deep house and leftfield electronics. Under the alias of
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Inverted Audio present Christopher Rau, Carsten Jost, Antepop at Zur Klappe
Following our debut residency night at Zur Klappe with Gramrcy and DJ Assam – Inverted Audio return to the intimate basement club on Friday 13 September
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Premiere: Lawrence – Transitions (Carsten Jost Remix)
Acclimatising to the humid temperatures of the Summer in Berlin requires ample supplies of coconut water, linen shirts and a soundtrack bolstered by Lawrence’s smooth blend
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In Perspective: Tracey talks up studio magic and debut long-player ‘Biostar’ on Dial
We caught up with Dutch producer Tracey to discuss his debut album on Dial and go further into a wide array of matters including studio gear, writing process, album artwork and meaning behind the seemingly random nature of the track titles. Additionally we are proud to present the exclusive premiere of ‘DTFNK’.
Tracey signs to Dial to release his debut long player ‘Biostar’
Today, Dial welcome a new member to the family with the revelation of Tracey’s debut long player ‘Biostar‘ scheduled for release in May 2019. Based out
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Lawrence and Carsten Jost inaugurate Dial Daytime Dance session at Griessmuehle
Dial co-founders Lawrence and Carsten Jost are set to host a new series of daytime sessions in Berlin as a logical consequence of 40 years of institutionalised
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Lawrence: Illusion
‘Illusion’ finds Lawrence in typically fine soul nourishing form with a cadence as stylish and aesthetically pleasing as any of his previous work. Ahead of release, we are happy to offer you a taster of the album with a premiere of “Dark Swirl” – simply beautiful electronic music for both home and club listening.
Lawrence returns to Dial with a club focussed long player ‘Illusion’
Dial co-founder Peter Kersten aka Lawrence is returning to his beloved imprint this October with a new full-length album entitled ‘Illusion‘. Scheduled for release 5th October, ‘Illusion‘
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DJ Richard: Dies Iræ Xerox
“Dies Iræ Xerox is a chaotic record full of wild ideas bound close together by a unique vision” On the cover of DJ Richard’s latest album,
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