Compuphonic

Compuphonic is an electronic music record label established by German producer and musician Kris Menace as a creative outlet for his own work. The label functions primarily as a platform for electronic, dance, and related club-oriented releases rather than as a broad commercial music company. Its catalogue is centered on Kris Menace, while also incorporating collaborations and releases by a range of guest artists, vocalists, producers, and remixers. The label's recorded output includes singles, extended plays, remix packages, and albums. Early releases associated with Compuphonic include Kris Menace's "Voyage" in 2005 and "Jupiter" in 2006, followed by collaborations and productions such as "Fairlight" with Fred Falke, "Steamroller," and "Stereophonic" with Spooky. The catalogue subsequently expanded through collaborations with artists including Felix da Housecat, Rex the Dog, Douze, Robert Owens, Miss Kittin, Unai, Chelonis R. Jones, and others. Compuphonic's album output includes Idiosyncrasies, Selected, Idiosyncrasies (Special Edition), Electric Horizon, and Features. These releases illustrate the label's role in presenting Kris Menace's longer-form work as well as compilations or collections connected to his production career. The label has also issued remix editions and multi-track EPs, including releases connected with "Hide," "Lone Runner," "Trusting Me," and "Voodoo Dilate (SAMO)." Rather than being defined by a large roster or a conventional mainstream positioning, Compuphonic appears to operate as an artist-led electronic label. Its catalogue combines melodic electronic production, dance-floor material, vocal collaborations, and remix culture. The available reference material does not establish a current corporate owner, headquarters, distribution arrangement, financial performance, or present operating status. Compuphonic is therefore best described as a Kris Menace-associated electronic music imprint whose documented catalogue is concentrated in releases from the mid-2000s through the early 2010s.

Compuphonic was created by Kris Menace as a dedicated outlet for electronic music productions. The label's documented history begins with Kris Menace's "Voyage" in 2005, followed by "Jupiter" in 2006. These early releases established the imprint as a vehicle for Menace's own electronic work. During the late 2000s, Compuphonic broadened its catalogue through collaborations and guest appearances. "Fairlight," credited to Kris Menace featuring Fred Falke, appeared in 2007. The following year brought several collaborative releases, including "Stereophonic" with Spooky and "Artificial" with Felix da Housecat. Kris Menace also released "Steamroller" during this period, reinforcing the label's emphasis on producer-led electronic singles. The label's output expanded in 2009 with the album Idiosyncrasies, an iTunes-only release titled Selected, and the single "Scaler." Idiosyncrasies was later presented in a special edition in 2010. The 2010 catalogue also included "Walking on the Moon (U-Tern Bootleg)," indicating the label's engagement with reworkings and remix culture as well as original compositions. In 2011, Compuphonic issued a substantial group of collaborative and solo releases. These included Menace & Tracid's "Buchla 200e," Rex the Dog and Kris Menace's "POW!," the Adam Shaw and Kris Menace Starchild EP, the four-track eLove EP, and the Kris Menace and Douze release "Hexo / Overflow." The sequence demonstrates the label's use as both a home for Menace's own productions and a framework for partnerships with other electronic musicians. The 2012 period included the album Electric Horizon and the album Features, as well as releases such as "Falling Star," "eFeel," and "We Are" by The Kiki Twins and Kris Menace. Compuphonic also issued remix packages connected with collaborations featuring Miss Kittin and Unai. Later documented releases include remix material for Kris Menace collaborations with Robert Owens and Chelonis R. Jones in 2013. Artists appearing in the documented Compuphonic catalogue, in addition to Kris Menace, include Felix da Housecat, Fred Falke, Romanthony, Robert Owens, Miss Kittin, Simon Lord, Xavier Naidoo, Unai, Thomas Gandey, Spooky, Chelonis R. Jones, Douze, Julian Hamilton of The Presets, and Rex the Dog. The available material does not document a separate corporate structure, current management, distribution partner, headquarters, or subsequent catalogue activity. Its known history therefore presents Compuphonic primarily as an independent, producer-centered electronic music imprint.

• 2013

  Later documented remix releases

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  Compuphonic issued remix releases connected with Kris Menace collaborations featuring Robert Owens and Chelonis R. Jones.

• 2012

  Electric Horizon and Features

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  The label's documented album catalogue expanded with Electric Horizon and Features, alongside additional singles and remix packages.

• 2011

  Broad collaborative release slate

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  Compuphonic released a series of solo and collaborative projects, including "POW!," Starchild EP, eLove EP, and "Hexo / Overflow."

• 2010

  Idiosyncrasies special edition

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  A special edition of Idiosyncrasies was issued, and the label documented the U-Tern bootleg of "Walking on the Moon."

• 2009

  Album and digital catalogue expansion

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  Compuphonic released Idiosyncrasies and the iTunes-only Selected, alongside Kris Menace's single "Scaler."

• 2008

  Expansion through collaborations

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  The label documented releases including "Stereophonic" with Spooky and "Artificial" with Felix da Housecat.

• 2007

  Fairlight collaboration

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  Kris Menace and Fred Falke released "Fairlight" on Compuphonic.

• 2006

  Jupiter released

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  Kris Menace issued the single "Jupiter" through Compuphonic.

• 2005

  First documented release

  [1]Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org

  Kris Menace released "Voyage" on Compuphonic, marking the earliest documented release in the label's catalogue.

An artist-led electronic music label and release platform associated with Kris Menace, focused on original productions, collaborations, and remix-oriented dance music.

• Album · 2009

  Idiosyncrasies

  A Kris Menace album released through Compuphonic in 2009. It represents the label's album-oriented side and was followed by a special edition in 2010.

• Digital album · 2009

  Selected

  An iTunes-only Kris Menace album associated with Compuphonic and documented as a 2009 release.

• Album · 2012

  Electric Horizon

  A Compuphonic album released in April 2012, reflecting the label's focus on electronic production and longer-form artist releases.

• Album · 2012

  Features

  An album listed among Compuphonic's releases in 2012. The title reflects the label's broader pattern of collaborative and featured electronic projects.

• Single · 2005

  Voyage

  A Kris Menace single and the earliest dated release listed for Compuphonic, issued in 2005.

• Collaborative single · 2007

  Fairlight

  A 2007 electronic single credited to Kris Menace featuring Fred Falke.

• Collaborative single · 2008

  Artificial

  A 2008 Compuphonic collaboration between Kris Menace and Felix da Housecat.

• Collaborative single · 2008

  Stereophonic

  A 2008 electronic release credited to Kris Menace and Spooky.

1. 1Compuphonicen.wikipedia.org