“Cloudy Chords” by Alex Niggemann is taken from Laurent Garnier’s COD3 QR new V/A [QR]D.037.TNCM.26 EP, set for release on 6th February 2026.
Kicking off the 2026 schedule, Laurent Garnier and Oliver Way‘s label presents The New Comers with Lady Jane Wild, Danny Parton, Rhizom, Satoshi Fumi, Alex Niggemann and Philippe Petit all making their COD3 QR debut.
Alex Niggemann, hailing from Düsseldorf (Germany), is a distinguished DJ, producer and label owner (he founded his own label and events brand, AEON in 2013) whose journey through the electronic music landscape is marked by innovation and an unwavering passion for his craft. Consistently pushing the boundaries of his sound, his discography is a testament to his versatility, with releases on the likes of Soma, Crosstown Rebels, Poker Flat and Mule Musiq. Now he lands on COD3 QR with “Cloudy Chords”.
Lady Jane Wild is a musical duo formed of Manu Sauvage and a friend who remains in the shadows. As a late ’80s teenager in Paris, Manu played bass in new-wave and reggae bands, later switching to piano and keyboards. In 2001 he played with Laurent Garnier and was signed as Del Dongo on F Communications. He’s been working as a keyboardist and vocalist since and is very active on the French hip-hop scene. On the production side, Manu loves to create hybrid beats mixing electronic and acoustic sources, like on the EP’s opener, “_Copy_Back”.
As the co-founder of Jolene Records Danny Parton is a true architect of groove. Blending the raw energy of ’90s house with the timeless spark of disco-funk, he crafts a sound that is both modern and sophisticated. A master of sampling, he reshapes his influences into unique tracks built for the club. His “Know Body” track, therefore, is the perfect follower.
Rhizom is a techno DJ and producer based in Rennes, active on the scene since 2005. Initially influenced by old school sounds and the underground aesthetic of the ’90s, he drew early inspiration as a DJ from the world of free parties, which evolved into a more contemporary and refined techno sound. Since 2024 he has been focusing his efforts on music production, with his first release on Metrohm, and now “Back To The Roots” for COD3 QR, offering immersive and elegant techno, carried by deep grooves and hypnotic textures.
Tokyo’s Satoshi Fumi is one of Japan’s most prolific producers who’s managed to cross boundaries with his colourful, deep and techy productions, like here with “Art mosphere”. He’s previously released on labels including Bedrock, Get Physical, Moodmusic, We Play House, Detone and King Street Sounds, gaining the recognition and respect of many key DJs and resulting in gigs around the world. He also runs the Sequent:Recordings label and has monthly mix shows on Proton Radio and Bloop London.
Philippe Petit is originally from Brussels (Belgium), where he started DJing in the early ’90s. After a 15 year stint in London (UK), he moved to Chamonix (France) in 2010 where he launched two labels: Knotweed Records and Decision Making Theory. He has a string of techno releases on his own labels, as well as on Rekids SPX, Symbolism, Figure SPC, EartoGround, Super Sound Tool, Molecular, Involve, Soma and more. Last but definitely not least he closes the EP with “Teardrop”.
Artist: Various Artists
Title: [QR]D.037.TNCM.26
Label: COD3 QR
Cat No: QRD037TNCM26
Format: Digital
Released: 6 February 2026
Track Listings:
1. Lady Jane Wild – “_Copy_Back”
2. Danny Parton – “Know Body”
3. Rhizom – “Back To The Roots”
4. Satoshi Fumi – “Art mosphere”
5. Alex Niggemann – “Cloudy Chords”
6. Philippe Petit – “Teardrop”
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