Safe Space Records (2025)

26/05/2025

[SPR 009-S2] NIIX - at bay

NIIX’s forthcoming EP release is an introduction to her sonic universe - thumping kicks and driving basslines meet soaring vocal melodies with storytelling lyrics.

While her last single, ‘ocean,’ represents the liberating realization of needing to leave a relationship, ‘at bay’ sees this reality sink in. The earnest vocals and yearning keys build up to a halftime jungle flip, representing the conflict of emotions.

Whilst all things must run their course, it doesn’t mean it’s not still sad.

RELEASE: 30/05/2025
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WRITTEN BY: NIIX
COMPOSED + PRODUCED BY: NIIX
MIXING BY:Elyot Trinh
MASTERING BY: Linn Elisabet .als
COVER ART BY: Daniel de la Bastide
MAKE-UP BY: Ruby Yu ._

29/04/2025

[SPR 009-S1]

NIIX embraces sadgirl spring with ‘ocean / at bay’, her hotly-anticipated new record. The double single traverses the ebb and flow of a relationship reaching its end, and the conflicting emotions that come with that. ‘ocean’ represents the liberating realisation of needing to be alone. a track for crying in the club, fusing ethereal vocals + floaty synths akin to Oklou with Shygirl-inspired bone-rattling drums.

WRITTEN BY: NIIX @‌iitsniix
COMPOSED + PRODUCED BY: NIIX @‌iitsniix
MIXING BY:Elyot Trinh @‌ely0t__
MASTERING BY: Linn Elisabet @‌linnelisabet.als
COVER ART BY: Daniel de la Bastide @‌danieldelabastide
MAKE-UP BY: Ruby Yu ._

23/04/2025

[NEW SPR FAMILY MEMBER]

We are excited to welcome Manchester-born, London-based NIIX to the Safe Space Records family! Our worlds collided on a cute Dischord channel a few months back ~~ fast-forward to now, and we are anticipating her double single release via SPR. 🫂

NIIX is a singer, producer and DJ bringing you cry in the club (ethe)realness.

Her earnest vocals tell stories of love + loss to the backdrop of euphoric synths + Shygirl-esque drums, blending genres much like her DJ sets. Her hunger for anything bassy + percussive has been seen at the likes of Keep Hush + Gottwood Festival, paired with her unmatched energy behind the decks.

NIIX brings this drive + passion to all of her projects, with her debut self-released EP ‘I’ making several Spotify editorial playlists, alongside radio play on NTS + BBC Introducing.

Community is also at the forefront of NIIX’s mission, using radio residencies on Sister Midnight FM, Subtle + Voices Radio to spotlight underrepresented artists from across the globe. She is also co-founder of Dubs Club, a national meet-up group for marginalised communities to come together + share their electronic music productions.

First single incoming Friday 02.05.25 → official announcement coming soon!

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19/12/2024

[SPR008] FLIRT - Fake Rain

We are honored to be part of FLIRT’s final single release as a duo. 🥲💗 We joined forces about one year ago and embarked on a sound journey where we were deeply developing another layer to their world. Even though we are sad to see the end of this loving and hardworking duo, we are so happy we got to be a small part of the end of their journey.

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FLIRT celebrates 6 years full of q***r joy and fluidity by releasing their very last song, “Fake Rain.” A clubby homage to historical q***r icons like George Michael, who was outed after being caught having public in*******se with an undercover cop, or Marlene Dietrich, who starred in the first le***an kiss in film history. The song kicks off with a catchy stand-alone chorus and quickly leads into an electrifying club hit driven by a pumping house beat and piano pattern. The rich production mixes typical house sounds with a distorted electric guitar and acid synths. The vocal performance is as joyful as it is vulnerable, just like the gender play the duo embraces in the lyrics. Are you ready for this fantasy?

RELEASE: 31/12/24

WRITTEN BY: Vivian Hoyer
COMPOSED BY: Paula Kahre
PRODUCED BY: Niels Bendix Neumann and Paula Kahre
MIXING BY: Elyot Trinh
MASTERING BY: Elyot Trinh
COVER ART BY: Laura Affolter and Vivien von Glischinski

07/11/2024

[SPR007] nica unfug, Nikhil Seth - No4

The upcoming single “No4” by nica unfug and Nikhil Seth is a dark, experimental journey blending avant-garde sounds with baile beats and atmospheric vocals. The haunting lyrics, “ночь, туман, чёрная вода” (night, fog, black water) paint a vivid picture of isolation and introspection, as the protagonist drifts alone, searching for a shore that seems unreachable. Ethereal melodies and pulsating rhythms amplify the feeling of being lost in a vast, endless sea, with the stars and moon retreating behind the clouds—a sonic exploration of solitude, release, and the unrelenting pull of the unknown.

RELEASE + MUSIC VIDEO: 15/11/2024

WRITTEN BY: Nicole Ungefug Nikhil Seth
COMPOSED & PRODUCED BY: Nicole Ungefug Nikhil Seth
MIXING: Elyot Trinh
MASTERING: Steffen Wilmking
COVER ART: Lars Zimmermann
CATALOG: SPR 007

15/05/2024

[SPR002] nica unfug, flaneur2 - Hübsch EP

Over the past few months, Nica Unfug and flaneur2 have explored a diverse range of sounds, from energetic peaktime club tracks to more intricate, experimental soundscapes. Their latest EP, "Hübsch," successfully weaves these earlier releases into a cohesive narrative, while deepening their exploration of a uniquely melancholic club vibe.

Their approach to sound is further enriched by their eclectic use of language. Nica Unfug fluidly transitions between English, German, and Russian, often within the same track, adding layers of complexity and appeal.

The creation of the "Hübsch" EP was a collaborative endeavor, involving contributions from numerous artists including Sara4k and EuroEyez, and featuring artwork from various visual artists in the Hamburg scene. This collective effort has resulted in a rich, multifaceted project that resonates with a broad audience.

RELEASE DATE
24/05/2024

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COVER BY: .nicolaisen

11/04/2024

[SPR002-S3] nica unfug + flaneur2 - G&F feat. sarah4K

Nica Unfug's third single, “G&F,” featuring Sarah4k and produced by flaneur2, stands as a poignant exploration of overcoming exclusion and social anxiousness. The track distinguishes itself with Nica’s lighter, almost child-like vocal approach, which strikingly contrasts with Sarah4k's typically direct and rougher style, creating an engaging auditory experience. Underpinned by flaneur2's production that fuses poppy melodic synths with an upbeat trance rhythm, the music complements the themes of the song, offering listeners a compelling blend of sounds that resonate with the struggles and triumphs of navigating social landscapes. This collaboration marks a unique point in Nica Unfug's musical journey, showcasing her evolving artistry and the diverse talents of Sarah4k and flaneur2, making “G&F” a memorable addition to their discographies.

RELEASE DATE

12/04/2024

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13/03/2024

[SPR003] elyot - Everythingness

We are delighted to welcome back our soft-pop sweetie, elyot (fka LLEE TOTO), for her first release of 2024. Everythingness is different from her past releases because it is the title soundtrack of the autofiction animated short film by Julia Jesionek. In a colorful chaos of ambivalence and brushstrokes, the animation’s protagonist embarks on her journey in search of reliable truths.

Everythingness envelops listeners in a cocoon of elyot’s serene melodies and gentle production, its soft rhythms acting as a soothing balm. Delicate vocals intimately weave tales of inner turmoil, and each note carries the transformative power of introspection. The animation’s fiction and reality overlap and blend into the dreamy ambiance of elyot’s subtle productions. It invites listeners to embrace the beauty of vulnerability, the desire for reconciliation, and the promise of patience.

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29/03/2024

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22/02/2024

[SPR002-S2] nica unfug & flaneur2 - Celestial ft. EuroEyez EPK

When worlds collide, a celestial being is born. ‘Celestial’ is nica unfug & flaneur2’s second single, which features their close friend and fellow SPR family member EuroEyez. nica unfug’s mesmerizing voice describes the feeling of safety and security, while EuroEyez’s ethereal autotune vocals portray the guardian angels that protect them… celestial beings, visible only to themselves and hidden from the rest of the world. While keeping the ruff soundscape of their debut single, ‘Celestial’ drowns hard-hitting gabber drums into a bed of noisy pads and lush vocals, creating the mystical atmosphere that embodies the productions and music video.

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01/03/2024

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Special thanks to AKA Studios, Initiative Musik, RockCity Hamburg e.V.,

16/04/2023

[SSR014] LLEE TOTO - 2100

second release pours physical and emotional vulnerability into the minimal production of "2100" by exploring music as a tool for healing rather than entertainment. When diving into the depths of "2100" you'll explore a feeling of softness trough warm ambient synths and whispering vocals. LLEE TOTO's lyric and music video is a profoundly intimate portrayal of their personal experiences and emotions, offering a raw and unfiltered glimpse into their artistic vision.

“2100“ is LLEE TOTO’s second single and will release digitally on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms.

The lyric video will be released on 21/04/2023. A secret music video will be only available via a link and reveals a deeper hidden layer of the song.

RELEASE DATE
21/04/2023

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COVER: .treitz
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11/03/2023

[SSR017 TRACE - YOU KNOCKED ON MY DOOR TO SEE THE STARS]
polly presents her debut EP YOU KNOCKED ON MY DOOR TO SEE THE STARS born out of heartbreak and impatience. While TRACE is prepping the release of her debut album for early summer 2023, she followed the urge to gift these songs a quick and more raw release.

Written, recorded, and produced in February 2023, YOU KNOCKED ON MY DOOR TO SEE THE STARS shows TRACE radically committed to building her own transgressive pop universe. Every song is a vicious trip full of surprising twists and turns, exploding genres, shooting hooks and melodies, gracefully held together by her glistening production and her beautiful vocals and words.

RELEASE DATE
17/03/2023

ALL SONGS WRITTEN by: .polly
VOCALS & INSTRUMENTS: .polly
ADDITIONAL VOCALS: بنیامین
PRODUCTION: .polly
MIXING: .polly
MASTERING: .polly

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MAKE-UP SHOOTING: KIMMY

09/02/2023

[ssr.irl] timetable is online 🌏

19:30 doors
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21:40 .polly

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