Mitch Dodge
Toronto-born and Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label founder Andre Zimmer rounds off a defining year with the release of his new EP Bountiful, out on vinyl 5th December via his own imprint Big Trouble Records.
The four-track project sees Zimmer draw deep from the roots of Chicago house, blending jackin’ drum programming, hazy strings and analog textures into a record that feels both timeless and forward-facing. Early support has already come from Peggy Gou, Massimiliano Pagliara, Jennifer Loveless, Jorkes, Moxie, Alinka and more – a testament to Zimmer’s growing stature as one of the underground’s most distinctive new voices.
Capping off a standout year, Zimmer continues to prove himself as one of electronic music’s most exciting voices. 2024 began with ‘Raf’, his collaborative single with Turkish-Italian artist Carlita, featured in her acclaimed fabric mix and marking a true breakthrough moment. Momentum carried through with standout releases like ‘Invisible Sandwich’ (spotlighted in Job Jobse’s RA Mix of the Day) and Kwon’s Anthem, further cementing his forward-thinking sound. With more on the horizon, including a 2026 EP on Craigie Knowes and a remix package for Canadian disco icons Lime alongside Gerd Janson and Cormac, Zimmer continues to shape his place on the global stage.
With Bountiful, Zimmer channels his love of early Chicago house and the “loft mixes” that emerged from ’90s New York, crafting four tracks that sit somewhere between the body, the head and the heart. Built primarily on the Roland 707 and 727 drum machines, paired with the Juno-60 and SH-101, the record thrives on tactile imperfections, detuned synths, late claps and strings that bend like a sigh.
Big Trouble, the label behind the release, stands as an extension of Zimmer’s philosophy – a home for producers who honour the roots of house while pushing it forward. Since launching the imprint, he’s cultivated a community built on inclusivity and authenticity, releasing music from Jex Opolis, Cinthie, Paperkraft, Bliss Inc. With several sold-out vinyl runs already under its belt and a strong roster lined up for 2026, Big Trouble continues to rise as one of the underground’s most exciting and forward-thinking new labels.
The ‘Bountiful EP‘ is out now!