Sonar Kollektiv is an independent record label from Berlin, founded in 1997 by Jazzanova. With 600+ releases spanning jazz, soul, electronica, funk, and beyond, the label is home to genre-defying music made with passion—from and for music lovers.

Over the years, we’ve released music by groundbreaking artists like Âme, Fat Freddy’s Drop, and Benny Sings, and continue to champion a new generation including Modha, Feiertag, Pete Josef, Jono McCleery, RAH & The Ruffcats, The KBCS, Magro, WAAN, and TTeo.


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Daniel W Best at Hör Berlin.

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Jazzanova at Hör Berlin.

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Alexander IV – “This Won’t Do” feat. Cézanne
First single from the upcoming debut album Alchemist (out March 2026 via Sonar Kollektiv).

A soulful, jazz-infused cut featuring the stunning vocals of Cézanne, “This Won’t Do” sets the tone for Alexander IV’s most personal and cinematic project yet. Neo-soul grooves meet intricate live instrumentation and sample-based detail — for fans of SAULT, Jordan Rakei, and Kruder & Dorfmeister.

🎧 Stream / Pre-save: sonarkollektiv.lnk.to/Alchemist

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Out now: WAAN – “Lodge Texas” 🌀
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A broken-beat jazz odyssey built on 9/4 grooves, layered flutes & warped sax lines.
From the upcoming album We Want WAAN (Jan 23, 2026).

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🎹✨ The Big Five — stripped back.

Here’s a raw take of Pete Josef performing his new single live on the piano.
Originally a synth-pop anthem, this version brings it back to where it began: heartfelt, honest, and full of love.

A tribute to the strength, humour, and beauty of the women who inspire us. 💛

🎧 The Big Five is out now → sonarkollektiv.lnk.to/TheBigFive

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Out now: WAAN – “Talking Trees” 🌲

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The Dutch duo WAAN return with “Talking Trees”, the first single from their upcoming album We Want WAAN, out January 23, 2026 on Sonar Kollektiv.

A slow-burning blend of trip-hop textures, analog synths, and melancholic saxophone, the track was born on the island of Texel and shaped in the studio with Oscar de Jong (Kraak & Smaak).

Inspired by the silent communication of white pines, “Talking Trees” is a beautiful metaphor for connection in uncertain times.

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New single “displacement” out now

Track #3 from Don Philippe’s upcoming album Velvet Breaks.

Lo-fi textures, analog warmth, and a sense of quiet drift.

This one’s for the moments in between.

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🎧 Listen now & pre-order the vinyl (out Oct 10 via Sonar Kollektiv)

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Jazzanova - No Use feat. Clara Hill (Crackazat Remix)

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Crackazat brings his signature blend of jazz, house, and soulful bounce to the table—reworking the original into a euphoric dancefloor journey.

Part of the In Between (Remixes) series, dropping October 17th

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Out Now: Don Philippe – “exposed”
The second single from the upcoming album Velvet Breaks is here.


Lo-fi layers, dusty drums, and fragile melodies—“exposed” dives deeper into the album’s introspective world of broken rhythms and analog warmth.

🎧 Listen now & pre-order the vinyl/digital album (out Oct 10, 2025).
sonarkollektiv.lnk.to/velvet-breaks

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🌕 OUT NOW: Peter & Kerry – You, Me and the Moon 🌕

After years apart, ‪@PeterandKerry‬ reunite with a powerful new album—twelve songs shaped by lived experience, quiet resilience, and the beauty of imperfection.

From love and loss to capitalism and cassette tapes, You, Me and the Moon is tender, bold, and deeply human.

🎧 → sonarkollektiv.lnk.to/YouMeandtheMoon

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