10 of Frankfurt's finest, according to Roman Flügel

Even if you're not a seasoned head, Roman Flügel is a name synonymous with dance music. Orginally inspired by a Chicago Trax CD tip-off from his elder brother, Frankfurt native Flügel has been active since the early '90s – navigating the scene under various aliases as a DJ, live performer, producer, remixer and co-founder of labels Ongaku, Klang Elektronik and Playhouse. His output is varied: feverish dancefloor cuts full of late night incantation and tracks that are made for cruising outer galaxies. Not marinating in one rigid style for too long, he is the king of reinvention and variability, hooking up most notably with long-term musical associate Jörn Elling Wuttke as Acid Jesus, Alter Ego, Sensorama and Holy Garage as well as working solo to span the sounds of acid, deep house, techno and a few pigeon-hole immune nooks and crannies in-between. His forthcoming EP on Hypercolour, 'Monday Brain', is a warm six-tracker that cements Roman Flügel's ability to glide along with the times with effortless style and ease. The shadowy mass of Vegetarian Leather Jackets and the Chicago bump of Church Of Dork make the release an essential listen with track names that will make even the moodiest fucker smile from eye to eye.

Growing up and studying music just outside the city in Darmstadt, Flügel soon took residence in Frankfurt and made it his base. Of course, he holds the city in very high regard, celebrating both Frankfurt's foundations in his earlier career and also new additions and talents to the city such as Orson Wells and Benedikt Frey. A gratifying nod to the city that shaped him, Roman Flügel marks the release of 'Monday Brain' with a foray into 10 of Frankfurt's finest tracks, new and old. Enjoy Roman's list below and if the mood takes you, listen to the selections seamlessly on YouTube.