Today brings a big moment in the story of the all-time house music legend Roger Sanchez as he drops his brand new studio album ‘Spectrum’ – his first in twenty years. Previewed by three high-energy bangers – ‘Grinnin’ (with Fedde LeGrand), ‘Come My Way’ and ‘Temptation’ (with Low Steppa, featuring Rag Doll) – the record features the new focus track ‘How Do We Say Goodbye’, a collab with Karen Harding.
The globally celebrated and Grammy-winning DJ, producer and label head has been working on the album for years, much of it during his time in Shoreditch which has informed its euphoric UK summer sonic influences. But its diverse tracks reflect a spectrum of sounds, from pulsating club tracks to dancefloor fillers, through to more emotional moments and atmospheric elements. Lyrically it’s also the result of translating his personal experiences into song.
Roger says, “I’ve been working on this for the past six years, so it’s definitely a labour of love. During that time I got the chance to travel around the world and work with some amazing vocalists and songwriters to help me bring this project to life. I’ve got flavours from the UK, Spain, the US – all of this is part of the spectrum for. This project is about music and frequencies and light: so everything from the light to the soulful to the club-ready infrared, the emotionally-weighted ultraviolet. That’s what ‘Spectrum’ is all about for me.”
The new focus track ‘How Do We Say Goodbye’ was created with the topline extraordinaire and always in-demand collaborator Karen Harding, whose all-star credits include work with MNEK, Armand Van Helden, Rudimental, Wilkinson and many more. It’s a massive highlight of the album, with Karen’s soaring vocal class bringing both an irresistible hook and a touching sense of nostalgia, while Roger’sdynamic production ascends from a trance-like ambience into an electrifying drop.
Beyond the singles, ‘Spectrum’ also features a diverse array of other talents spanning multiple genres and nationalities. These include Melanic C, Kele Le Roc, Chico Castillo, Kelli-Leigh, Carnao Beats, Donae’O and more. It’s a guestlist which lives up to the anticipation for the record. And Roger has hit the spotlight in recent weeks, with media moments ranging from a b2b set with TCTS forKISS as well as a TV interview on Sunday Brunch.
In addition to its digital release, the album will be available from the 26th June on red transparent triple-vinyl. Designed with both the dedicated collector and the professional DJ in mind, the vinyl package is completed by an exclusive limited edition signed artcard as well as a download code for an unreleased bonus track.
Roger Sanchez is taking ‘Spectrum’ on the road all summer. His Flower Power residency at the iconic Pacha is packed with special guests, ranging from other big names in house to collaborators which feature on the new album as well as rising talents. The packed schedule includes big festivals all over Europe, performances at Hacienda Classical sets in the UK, as well as sets at major clubs and parties across the continent. The dates are:
JUNE
5th – Skopje, Ria’s
6th – Leeds, Goodlife Festival
7th – Monaco, Amber Lounge
13th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
20th – Lancashire, Daresbury Festival
20th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
27th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
28th – Madrid, Jackie’s
JULY
2nd – London, Soho House Festival
3rd – Codogne, CJF Festival
4th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
9th – Marmaris, La Guerite
10th – Valencia, Marina Beach Club
11th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
18th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
23rd – Padova, Pride Village
24th – Galicia, Wake Up
25th – Berkshire, Heritage Live
25th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
30th – Barcelona, Sutton Club
AUGUST
1st – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
5th – Lokeren, Fonnefeesten
6th – Panarea, Raya Club
7th – Gallipoli, Riobo
8th – Milton Keynes, Electric Paradise
8th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
12th – Porto Cervo, Just Me
14th – Mykonos, Santanna
15th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
22nd – Nottingham, Hacienda
22nd – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
23rd – Bulgaria, Sunset Port Festival
28th – Zabbar, Old Bus Terminus
29th – Ibiza, Pacha – Flower Power
30th – Hitchin, Priory
30th – Birmingham, FAC51 Hacienda
SEPTEMBER
12th – Mallorca, BCM
13th – Tenerife, Monkey Beach Club
19th – London, Drumsheds
21st – Ibiza, Pacha – with Sonny Fodera
24th – Monte Carlo, Amazonico
29th – Ibiza, Pacha – Gordo presents Taraka