Sascha Braemer Adds A Touch Into Jasper Sommer’s ‘Memento’
Berlin DJ, label owner, and artist manager Sascha Braemer released a remix of British musician and producer Jasper Sommer’s track, ‘Memento’, on August 9 via EFG Records. This release follows the remix of Jasper’s ‘Wouldn’t You Like To Know’ by German DJ and label owner Oliver Schories. Sascha Braemer is a prominent figure in the German electronic music scene and has carved out a distinguished career as both a DJ and producer. Hailing from Berlin, he is celebrated for his eclectic style that blends deep house, tech house, and techno influences into a unique sonic tapestry. Braemer’s journey began in the early 2000s, steadily gaining recognition through his dynamic performances at renowned clubs and festivals worldwide. He has been featured in respected platforms such as Mixmag, Resident Advisor, DJ Mag, and XLR8R, which have highlighted his contributions to the genre and celebrated his releases. His productions, characterized by infectious rhythms and emotive melodies, have earned him acclaim on labels such as Katermukke and Stil vor Talent. Beyond his musical prowess, Sascha Braemer is esteemed for his ability to craft immersive and unforgettable experiences through his sets, making him a fixture in the global electronic music community.
The original track is the titular track of English musician, record producer, and singer-songwriter Jasper Sommer’s genre-bending EP, Memento, released earlier this year via EFG Records. Jasper has received support from the likes of Mixmag, COMPLEX UK, Clash Magazine, Notion and Earmilk, drawing comparisons to the likes of Four Tet and James Blake. The song features a catchy earworm hook while still retaining Jasper’s signature moody sound. His smokey, languid vocals deliver lyrics exploring an emotional kaleidoscope of alienation, destiny, attachment, loneliness and happiness.
Sascha Braemer has taken Jasper’s dark, introspective genre-bender and melded it from cinematic to club-ready, sure to ensnare fans of Oliver Koletzki, Dominik Eulberg and Extrawelt. Featuring a deep house four-on-the-floor and Jasper’s haunting hook, looped to mesmeric perfection, the track has a progressive feel to it that creates the perfect hypnotic sonic experience for a club or festival.
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