DJ Hell, the German electroclash pioneer, has announced his new album, NEOCLASH.
DJ Hell returns with NEOCLASH, a bold reinterpretation of early-2000s electroclash that bridges past and present in electronic dance music. The digital release will arrive on December 12, 2025, followed by CD and a limited 2xLP edition on January 16, 2026. The 2xLP edition will feature transparent red and crystal clear vinyl and will be released via DJ Hell’s label, International Deejay Gigolo Records.
NEOCLASH immediately stands out for its distinctive atmosphere and sonic tension. Cold, machine-driven synthesizer textures coexist with an underlying sense of sensuality, while Italo disco and new wave melodies intertwine with the structured rhythms of Detroit techno and Chicago house. Repetitive yet unresolved patterns invite movement while maintaining a subtle tension, creating a space where body and technology seem to intersect.
DJ Hell refines electroclash’s signature irony and performative vocals into a modern sonic language. Featuring Donna Summer and Joyce Muniz, the album enhances a dialogue between disco heritage and contemporary electronic sensibilities. NEOCLASH emerges not as a nostalgic tribute but as a forward-looking statement on the enduring aesthetics of electroclash.
The album spans 12 tracks, including highlights such as Bang the Box, Purple People, W.T.F., This Is Important, Planet Earth, Medusa (feat. Donna Summer), and Why? (feat. Joyce Muniz. The vinyl 2xLP edition is divided into sides A–D, with some tracks in a different order compared to the CD.
Beyond music production, DJ Hell emphasizes visual presentation. He has designed album covers and music videos, collaborating with renowned artists and photographers such as Wolfgang Tillmans, Ellen von Unwerth, and Tom of Finland, as well as fashion designers Hugo Boss, Vivienne Westwood, and Rick Owens. He has also contributed soundtracks and performances for fashion shows, further cementing his role as a cultural force at the intersection of music, fashion, and art.
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