VA - [QR]D.199.SMERC.25 (2025)

The upcoming compilation on Laurent Garniers COD3 QR label features seven artists: Mirko Loko, Fitzherbert, Works Of Intent, LEVOS, Hilit Kolet, Monfort, and Marco Bailey. Mirko Loko, a prominent Swiss talent, known for his work as resident DJ at Couleur 3 and Loft Electroclub, and artistic director of Polaris festival, contributes Mind Your Step. His releases include those on COD3 QR, Planet E, Border Community, Cocoon, and Visionquest. Fitzherbert, a producer and DJ, began his musical journey at age 9. After gaining attention as part of the duo Lakechild, he brings his solo sound, blending disco, funk, house, and techno. His previously self-released Short Trip to Space is now featured on COD3 QR. Works Of Intent, a UK-based mix-engineer-designer-essayist and activist, offers productions rooted in the UK underground with techno and pop influences. A master of live edits and four-deck wizardry, he is also project manager of DAYTIMERS and a designer and mix engineer. His track on the compilation is Erase It. LEVOS, a rising Australian talent from Sydney, is known for his record label and party series CG Discs, and explosive DJ sets. He also pushes the Sydney dance scene with Jazz Doof parties and performs live as Flux State. He brings a D&B touch with Hood Oos to COD3 QR. London-based DJ and producer Hilit Kolet, a classically trained musician and veteran of Black Market Records, delivers high-octane DJ sets and sharp productions. Her track Sunbed Tripper features the spoken words of Juliet Mendoza. Monfort, the new alias of Spanish producer and DJ Albert Salvatierra, makes his COD3 QR debut with La Musique. His sound emphasizes strength and precision, crafted for both dance floors and attentive listening, with this track showcasing a more introspective approach. Marco Bailey, a Belgian techno luminary with over three decades in the industry, contributes Sweet Irony to close the compilation. A regular on COD3 QR, his tracks have also appeared on Intec, Bedrock, and Cocoon.