Cocoon Recordings unveils the next chapter in its iconic compilation series. With its 22nd edition, Cocoon Compilation V once again bridges past and future, showcasing the essence of electronic music's constant evolution. True to the spirit of the label, this handpicked collection delivers a diverse, emotional, and forward-thinking selection that drifts through shimmering currents, pulsating machinery, and moments of pure release. Delenz & Zeitstill set the tone with "Place To Be", a smooth and warm opener that invites the listener into a meditative microcosm. Superpitcher takes listeners further into the mist with "Dream B", an ethereal and cinematic dreamscape that floats between melancholy and magic. The energy intensifies with Patrice Bäumel's "Nat", a sophisticated tension-builder with a subtle pulse and haunting atmospheres. Sawlin switches gears with "Der Jasager", a deep technoid beast that hits with low-end pressure, modulated percussions, and gritty textures and spooky features. A bright contrast comes from DC Salas and his track "Escapism." Psychedelic, synth-heavy, and effortlessly groovy, it channels the playful side of electronic storytelling. With Tal Fussman's "Eyes", listeners are taken into euphoric territory. This stomper is a conversation between piano and strings, rising above crisp grooves, weaving emotion and momentum with finesse. On the second half of the journey, legendary Ken Ishii teams up with Yuada to deliver "Split Second," a bold, wild and crazy techno excursion full of mechanical grace and Japanese precision. Marcel Fengler's "Aura" follows, powerful and deep, pushing air like an engine through tunnels of tension and light. Impérieux brings "Kala," a track both twisted and beautiful. Its detuned hypnotic melodies and skewed harmonics are unsettling in the best way while the unconventional rhythms cloak the entire track in a mysterious aura. Joe Metzenmacher injects wildness and attitude into the mix with "Da Freak." Fuzzy, distorted synths collide with a funky bassline, sharp guitar stabs, and mad bleep effects, bringing the raw groove and dancefloor chaos of a bygone funk era into a futuristic setting. Joseph Capriati debuts on Cocoon with "Cosmopop" and surprises with an unexpected stylistic shift. To close, Matthias Schildger offers "Distorter," a raw and emotional cut that leaves room to breathe while keeping the mind spinning. From sunrise moments to peak-time madness, Cocoon Compilation V captures the full spectrum of what dance music can be. Transcendent, visceral and endlessly evolving.A1. Delenz & Zeitstill - Place To Be_x000D_B1. Superpitcher - Dream B_x000D_C1. Patrice Bäumel - Nat_x000D_D1. Sawlin - Der Jasager_x000D_E1. DC Salas - Escapism_x000D_F1. Tal Fussman - Eyes_x000D_G1. Ken Ishii & Yuada - Split Second_x000D_H1. Marcel Fengler - Aura_x000D_I1. Impérieux - Kala_x000D_J1. Joe Metzenmacher - Da Freak_x000D_K1. Joseph Capriati - Cosmopop_x000D_L1. Matthias Schildger - Distorter
