Liam Miller
Fritz Kalkbrenner returns with Third Place, his most dynamic and artistically refined album yet, proving why he’s one of electronic music’s most compelling voices and producers.
Building on his Gold and Platinum-certified hits, Fritz takes listeners into deeper emotional and sonic spaces while keeping his sound firmly rooted in the club’s heart. Released November 1, Third Place moves across house, techno, breakbeat, and dance-pop, creating a balanced journey that flows from euphoric highs to introspective lows—a celebration of that magical, in-between space where community and creativity thrive.
The album opens with familiar favorites like Into the Night, a track with uplifting Chicago house chords and grooves that radiate infectious energy. Fritz’s soulful vocals capture the spirit of club culture, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the beat. Then there’s The Telepath, another early release that blends nostalgic warehouse vibes with driving breakbeats, channeling the energy that Fritz brings to his live sets worldwide.
With songs like Into the Night and The Telepath, I wanted to capture the movement and energy of a night out, that feeling of stepping into something greater than yourself. These tracks are textured with grooves, nuanced layers, and an undercurrent of melancholy—an exploration of all the moments that make music transcend its parts. Third Place is that space, where sound meets the soul in unexpected ways.
One of the album’s standout tracks, Playing Games, features Coach Harrison’s energetic vocals, setting the stage for what’s sure to be a defining moment on the dancefloor. It Ain’t Over delivers dance-pop hooks that balance club depth and mainstream appeal—a track already climbing in streams. From High Line’s techno edges to the deep, melodic house of Fall Between the Cracks and See You Again, Third Place navigates diverse moods, showcasing Fritz’s artistry and skill in curating an immersive sonic experience.
Having made his mark alongside his brother Paul with the iconic Sky and Sand, Fritz has spent the past years captivating audiences at major festivals like Awakenings, Lollapalooza, Melt, and Sónar. With Third Place, he invites listeners to reconnect with themselves and each other through a shared musical experience, affirming his place in electronic music as a master of the dancefloor and a storyteller who bridges worlds.
Fritz Kalkbrenner – Third Place