tracklist

01 permanent peach

02 the morel dish

03 delicate heroes

all tracks written, produced and mixed by me raabenstein.

mastered by frederik van de moortel, antwerp

artwork by simonraabenstein.com

distributed by no.nine recordings

some years after compiling the groundbreaking release xvi reflections on classical music & the slowcream album and, me raabenstein returns to the stage with its successor dan/s. time may have passed quickly, but the vision of an alternative and mature electronic music continues to bloom just as freshly as on its predecessor.

however, unlike and, dan/s does not aim towards classical ballet but instead explores textural approaches in the direction of contemporary dance theater. this aligns with the artistic approach of louise bourgeois—yielding to an inner necessity, spicing formal perfection with unrest. here, the fundamental elements of life are negotiated and united—birth and decay, youth and age, as well as the feminine and masculine aspects inherent in every being. tenderness and harshness merge as eternal antipodes of constant transformation.

in contrast to a standard industry practiced album disclosure, ‘dan/s’ will be released in three stages, with a video clip specially created for each piece. all nine compositions, including the cinematic works, will show to what extent slowcream’s intention to get closer to dance theater can successfully convey what movement and its sequence means to the berlin artist.

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crafting a vocabulary for interpreting motion, fragmentation, and form

after a decade-long hiatus, german artist martin eugen raabenstein—working under his long-running alias slowcream—returns with dan/s, a concise yet intricate three-track statement that marks the first phase of a larger nine-part concept album. issued by no.nine, dan/s explores the intersection of structured and spontaneous movement, using a sonic palette rooted in fractured electronics, stuttering edits, and a mature, post-genre sensibility.

opening track “permanent peach” is a bold reentry—disorienting in the best way. shifting rapidly between musical ideas, it evokes the sensation of spinning a radio dial, catching fleeting atmospheres that drift in and out of range. a steady undercurrent of chilled, forward-moving percussion guides the listener through the haze, creating a sense of momentum without urgency. detuned loops and melodic fragments surface briefly, casting glimmers of familiarity before dissolving back into the flow. raabenstein constructs the track with a delicate balance of motion and restraint, crafting a listening experience that feels intuitive, yet deliberately sculpted. it’s a composition in constant motion, where texture and rhythm lead the way.

with “the morel dish,” the focus sharpens. tones are more assertive, the pacing more deliberate, but the unpredictability remains. layers of digital grit and reassembled beats interlock like pieces from mismatched puzzles. raabenstein’s background as a multimedia artist is clear in his use of space and contrast—each sound feels positioned, framed, and momentary. despite its abstract construction, the track has a kinetic energy, hinting at the physicality of its conceptual origins in dance and movement.

rhythms are teased and then withdrawn

the final piece, “delicate heroes,” leans into restraint and precision. it’s the most linear of the three, but still peppered with disruptions—melodic threads are interrupted, rhythms are teased and then withdrawn. there’s a tension between smooth surfaces and jagged edges, a sense of pushing minimal gestures through a complex signal chain. rather than reaching a grand conclusion, the track ends with a sense of continuation, as if it’s a node in a larger, unfolding process.

dan/s is not interested in genre conventions or easy categorizations. it’s an album made by an artist who has clearly spent time outside the music world, returning with sharpened tools and a refreshed perspective. these pieces speak a mature electronic language—one informed by years of artistic inquiry and an ear for modern composition. raabenstein isn’t just assembling sounds; he’s crafting a vocabulary for interpreting motion, fragmentation, and form.

if the remaining six tracks of dan/s follow the lead of this opening trio, slowcream’s return marks a significant chapter not just in his own evolution, but in the broader conversation surrounding contemporary electronic music as a platform for critical, interdisciplinary expression. released in three stages, each track in dan/s will be accompanied by a specially created video clip, forming a cohesive audiovisual dialogue. across all nine compositions—including these cinematic works—raabenstein pushes toward a deeper connection with dance theater, exploring how sound and image can communicate the nuanced meaning of movement and sequence for the berlin-based artist.
don haugen, igloo magazine, usa 07/25

cool. cool. cool. i like ‚delicate heroes‘ very much. big up.
cay taylan, vienna, 06/25

very handsome, always busy, i like it…
martin backes, berlin 06/25

it’s been a minute since i last heard the name slowcream, but glad to have it back in my life just like that, the door has always been open. congrats on reaching the 50th release, that’s a big accomplishment, and knowing the no.nine stamp of quality that comes with it i’m ever-impressed. all three tracks here are splendid, i will in fact play ‘em all on the show over the next three weeks with your blessings of course…
kerem gokmen, dubmission radioshow, wyep pittsburgh, usa 06/25

delicious. super sexy…
peter welz, berlin 06/25

very fine, your new work!
helmut neugebauer, vienna, austria 06/25

this is exactly what i needed to give me a burst of inspiration and motivation! oh shit! braaaa this is amazing!  i’m loving this! the visuals and the music goes hard! firstly, your piece “the morel dish” is fuckin’ amazing! what I LOVE about this tune is how the snare/second beat hits! something about it is very unique and how you isolated that is crazy! this tune has a lot of movement, without even having a lot of hi-hats going on in it! that’s what’s crazy! ‚delicate heroes‘ is fuckin’ intense too! it’s fuckin’ juicy! you definitely understand texture! ah, and ‚permanent peach‘ !? this is the one which drove me crazy too! that clipping sound, or element all over! And this reminds me of a ravey, dub tune! these are beautiful!
drew m, toronto, canada 06/25

‚permanent peach‘ fav here, love the artwork too, i hear raabenstein and at the same it sounds fresh dude. finally back to beats, sounds really good.
geer mussert, rotterdam, holland 06/25

niiice…
philipp lachenman, berlin 06/25

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