House lynchpin Rocco Rodamaal debuts on REK’D with ‘The NYC Chronicle’ EP, a two-tracker paying homage to two of New York’s most iconic clubs, The Loft and The Tunnel, landing 12th December 2025. Active as a producer and DJ for three decades, Rodamaal belongs to a circle of innovators who continue to shape the scene through releases on COD3-QR, Defected, Freerange, his own Memories label, and now Radio Slave’s Rekids offshoot, REK’D. With ‘The NYC Chronicle’, the French artist delivers two opposites in minimalism: the heads-down, early-hours loopiness of ‘The Loft’ and the bright, uplifting arps that bring daylight to the former arches of ‘The Tunnel’.
“These two tracks were born from a deep emotional connection to two legendary venues in New York—places I never had the chance to experience firsthand, yet whose spirit has long resonated with me. Through the countless artists who performed there and the timeless music that echoed within their walls, Imagined the atmosphere, the energy, the soul of those spaces. This project is more than just music; it’s a tribute. A tribute to the legacy of these cultural landmarks, to the artists who shaped them, and to the inspiration they continue to offer. Each version reflects my personal interpretation of that legacy—blending my own sonic language with the echoes of a past I never lived, but deeply feel. For me, creation is about honoring memory while pushing forward. These tracks are my way of bridging eras, of channeling the essence of house music’s roots into something that speaks to today.” – Rocco Rodamaal
Matt Edwards launched REK’D in October 2024 to release no-nonsense house music without the limitations of parent label Rekids. It has since become a home for dancefloor-focused EPs from artists including Avision, Ketiov & Edvvin, Uncertain, James Curd, Denney, and more.
Rocco Rodamaal ‘The NYC Chronicle’ releases via REK’D 12th December 2025
preview / pre-order: https://orcd.co/rkd014
Tracklist
01 The Loft
02 The Tunnel
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