Göeran Meyer: "Musical evolution is a long and ongoing process that constantly reinvents itself"

Label head Göeran Meyer has a sound entirely his own, blending depth with cinematic textures to create music that moves and evolves. Each track unfolds like a living landscape, full of subtle shifts and hidden details that invite listeners to explore. Whether behind the decks, performing live, or shaping audio in the studio, Meyer treats music as a living entity—every beat, texture, and pause carefully crafted to create a journey rather than just a track. His work transforms spaces, carrying listeners through immersive atmospheres where rhythm, texture, and emotion converge into moments that linger long after the music stops.

Your EP "Unlined" was created entirely in your new studio after a short creative pause. How did this change of environment influence your creative process and the overall sound of the EP?

The short creative break and the move into my new studio environment have definitely been worth it. The key factors were the new room measurement and the treatment of the walls and ceiling. The sound in the room is now very dry and controlled, but at the same time warm and musical. It brought much more warmth and presence into the environment, which has a direct impact on how I perceive and shape the sound.

My old Focal SM9 speakers also seem to reveal their full potential in this setup. They translate the details much better now, which is extremely important for mixing, mastering, producing and finalizing tracks. I’m very happy with the first productions that came out of the new studio, and I feel that I’ve created a solid foundation there for future work. Overall, the new studio gives me a much stronger platform when it comes to mixing, mastering, and audio production. It allows me to shape a sound that feels analog, warm, and detailed — which is exactly the direction I want my productions to go.

The title track features a rolling groove and immersive atmosphere, enriched by D-Lee’s vocals. How did this collaboration come about, and what role do you feel the vocals play in the overall experience of the track?

The approach for "Unlined" was to create a deep yet groovy atmosphere — something that feels engaging and evolving, but still works naturally on the dancefloor. I wanted the track to carry a certain tension and emotion while keepingthat driving club energy that pulls people in. I’ve known Dennis since the very beginning, and over the years we’ve worked on many beautiful EPs together featuring his vocals.

His voice has a very distinctive and recognizable tone, which fits perfectly with groovy electronic tracks. There’s something special about how a single voice can add such a soulful and warm character to a production. The creative exchange between us is always very natural and inspiring. It’s simply a lot of fun to work together, and I’m sure we’ll continue developing more projects

in the future.

The remix package of "Unlined" explores different approaches, from direct club energy to deep, atmospheric textures. How involved are you in the remix process, and how much freedom do you give other artists to reinterpret your tracks?

When I started working on the EP, I didn’t really have a clear plan about which direction the release would eventually take. It developed quite naturally during the production process. After finishing the tracks last year, different possibilities began to open up. In the end, the idea emerged to present the EP through remixes by artists from our own label family.

Kaiser Waldon and Ivo Deutschmann immediately connected with the new sounds, which you can definitely hear in their remixes. After a short exchange, we were also able to bring Christian Burkhardt and Paul Schmidpeter on board for additional remix interpretations. For me, it was important that none of the artists had any restrictions or specific guidelines. I really believe that the best results happen when each artist can approach the material freely and bring their own creative vision into the music.

Their personality and character should flow naturally into the reinterpretation of the track. That kind of freedom is essential for genuine creativity. Too many rules can be limiting and also take away the joy of working in the studio. In the end, I’m very happy and satisfied with how the EP Unlined turned out, and it feels great to present it as the 37th release on MYR.

After more than 30 releases and years of experimenting with production, DJing, and live performances, how would you describethe evolution of your musical style today, and which direction do you see your label MYR taking in 2026?

Musical evolution is a long and ongoing process that constantly reinvents itself. When you’re alone in the studio today, the possibilities to create music are almost limitless, which also means the path to developing your own sound is wide open. For me, it’s important to stay curious — to keep discovering new things, learning, and picking up ideas along the way. Over time you develop your own little secrets and workflows, and those naturally start shaping the identity of your sound.

In the end, it’s a long journey, and the key is not to lose focus or the joy of the creative process.

Nowadays everything moves incredibly fast, and a lot of things feel less focused and less selective than they used to be. In my generation, before social media, things were different. We spent hours in record stores listening to music, always searching for new vinyl and discovering artists we had never heard before. We went to parties where completely unknown music was played — far away from hype, copied playlists, or Beatport charts. I think that experience is something I still carry with me today, and it’s also something that flows into my label MYR.

What matters most to me with the label is that every artist who releases with us feels comfortable and discovers a positive feeling around their release — without stress, without pressure, and without rushing things. Looking ahead to 2026, we’ll continue presenting new music and new artists, and we’re always open to demos and fresh sounds.

As a label boss with MYR, how do you decide which artists or sounds to support, and what do you look for when shaping the label’s identity for the future?

MYR is meant to be a platform and a foundation for artists and friends to present their creative approach to music. Looking ahead, our musical journey should continue in the same direction we’ve been developing over the past years — a place where we feel at home creatively. Organic, melodic and groove-driven tracks are the foundation of what we do. In the end, what really matters is that a track or a piece of music feels coherent and that the artist’s ideas are expressed in the best possible way.

Most of the time I sit in the studio and listen very carefully to the submissions. I focus on the arrangement, the production quality, the mixing and mastering, but also on theoverall sound and how far an artist has developed their own sonic identity. If I connect with the music, we usually start a conversation and think together about what makes sense, what direction it could take, and whether it could become a release on the label. I believe this is exactly the approach we will continue to follow in the future. If you feel connected to this vision, you’re always welcome to send us your demos via www.goeranmeyer.com.

Thank you very much for the interview and all the best for your own musical

journey. Stay tuned and see you soon.

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