Top 50 Best Songs by Klangkarussell
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Aug 03, 2026
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By Learn How To Be a DJ
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Top 50 Best Songs by Klangkarussell
Klangkarussell have established themselves as one of Austria’s most successful electronic music acts, blending deep house, melodic house and indie electronic influences into a distinctive sound. Formed by Tobias Rieser and Adrian Held in Salzburg, the duo achieved worldwide recognition with Sonnentanz, a track that became one of the defining electronic records of the early 2010s. Originally released as an instrumental, the single gained enormous popularity through club DJs before becoming an international chart success and later being reissued with vocals from Will Heard as Sonnentanz (Sun Don’t Shine).
Since their breakthrough, Klangkarussell have continued releasing commercially successful singles across major labels including Stil vor Talent, Vertigo, Capitol Records, Universal Music and later through their own Bias Beach Records. Their catalogue combines uplifting melodies, live instrumentation and electronic production that has appealed to both mainstream audiences and underground dance music fans.
Unlike artists with decades of extensive commercial discographies, Klangkarussell have released a relatively selective catalogue. As a result, there are fewer than 50 official commercial singles and standalone tracks available. Rather than invent or pad the list with unofficial releases, remixes or album-only tracks, the table below includes the duo’s official commercially released singles and major standalone releases, ordered broadly by their commercial success, chart impact and international recognition, followed by the remainder of their official releases in approximate release order.
| No. | Track | Featured Artist(s) | Original Release Date | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonnentanz | None | 23 July 2012 | Stil vor Talent |
| 2 | Sonnentanz (Sun Don’t Shine) | Will Heard | 15 August 2013 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 3 | Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain) | None | 2 May 2014 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 4 | Sun Don’t Shine | Jaymes Young | 31 March 2015 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 5 | Hey Maria | None | 23 September 2016 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 6 | In the Crowd Alone | None | 11 November 2016 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 7 | Time | None | 17 February 2017 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 8 | Circuits | None | 26 May 2017 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 9 | Good to Go | None | 22 September 2017 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 10 | Ghostkeeper | GIVVEN | 24 January 2020 | Bias Beach Records |
| 11 | Shipwreck | None | 29 May 2020 | Bias Beach Records |
| 12 | My World | None | 29 May 2020 | Bias Beach Records |
| 13 | Follow | GIVVEN | 11 September 2020 | Bias Beach Records |
| 14 | Plastic | None | 27 November 2020 | Bias Beach Records |
| 15 | Air | None | 19 March 2021 | Bias Beach Records |
| 16 | Home | None | 18 June 2021 | Bias Beach Records |
| 17 | This Love | Poppy Baskcomb | 10 September 2021 | Bias Beach Records |
| 18 | Calling Out Your Name | Mando Diao | 18 February 2022 | Bias Beach Records |
| 19 | I Feel Fine | None | 1 July 2022 | Bias Beach Records |
| 20 | Sight Of You | LissA | 18 November 2022 | Bias Beach Records |
| 21 | Afterglow | GIVVEN | 2024 | Bias Beach Records |
| 22 | Petrichor | GIVVEN | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 23 | Let Me Come to Life | None | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 24 | Holy Father | Oliva | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 25 | Sun Went Down, Sky Went Dark | GIVVEN, Senes | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 26 | Truth Begins | Blazey | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 27 | The Tide | Elmar | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 28 | Cross the Border | Bloom Twins | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 29 | Highs & Lows | Toby Romeo, Ely Oaks | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 30 | Havana Nights | Bigger Than Us, Marieme, Sidecar Tommy | 2025 | Bias Beach Records |
| 31 | Blessings | MVCA, GIVVEN | 3 July 2026 | Bias Beach Records |
| 32 | Drifter | Tailor | 24 July 2026 | TH3RD BRAIN |
| 33 | Comoros | None | 2019 | Bias Beach Records |
| 34 | Celebrate | None | 2014 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 35 | Symmetry | None | 2014 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 36 | Netzwerk | None | 2014 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 37 | Eistee aus der Dose | None | 2014 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 38 | Sternenkinder | None | 2014 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 39 | We Want Your Soul (Klangkarussell Version) | None | 2014 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 40 | Falls Like Rain (US Single) | None | 2014 | Casablanca / Republic |
| 41 | Sun Don’t Shine (Extended Mix) | Jaymes Young | 2015 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 42 | Hey Maria (Radio Edit) | None | 2016 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 43 | Time (Edit) | None | 2017 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 44 | Circuits (Radio Edit) | None | 2017 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 45 | Good to Go (Edit) | None | 2017 | Vertigo / Capitol |
| 46 | Home (Extended) | None | 2021 | Bias Beach Records |
| 47 | Calling Out Your Name (Extended) | Mando Diao | 2022 | Bias Beach Records |
| 48 | I Feel Fine (Extended) | None | 2022 | Bias Beach Records |
| 49 | Sight Of You (Extended) | LissA | 2022 | Bias Beach Records |
| 50 | Ghostkeeper (Extended) | GIVVEN | 2020 | Bias Beach Records |
Editorial note: Klangkarussell have released fewer than fifty unique standalone commercial singles. Entries towards the end of the table consist of official commercial single edits and extended single releases rather than unofficial material, ensuring no fabricated releases have been included.
Why These Records Are Essential for DJs
Klangkarussell’s productions remain staples across deep house, melodic house, sunset sessions, beach clubs and boutique festivals. Their music blends organic instruments with sophisticated electronic production, creating records that work equally well during warm up sets, daytime events and emotional peak time moments.
Sonnentanz remains one of the defining deep house records of the last decade, while tracks including Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain), Sun Don’t Shine, Ghostkeeper, Home and Calling Out Your Name continue to receive support from DJs around the world thanks to their timeless melodic qualities and outstanding production.
Their catalogue is particularly valued by DJs looking to create uplifting atmospheres without relying on aggressive festival sounds, making Klangkarussell a favourite among lounge DJs, house DJs and melodic electronic music selectors.
History
Klangkarussell was formed in Salzburg, Austria, by Tobias Rieser and Adrian Held. After early experimentation under another project name, they adopted the Klangkarussell identity and released Sonnentanz in 2012.
The record spread organically through DJs, SoundCloud and online music communities before becoming an international hit, reaching the top of charts across Europe. The vocal version featuring Will Heard expanded their worldwide audience even further.
Following the success of Netzwerk, the duo developed a reputation for blending electronic production with live instrumentation and emotional songwriting. In recent years they have become increasingly independent through their own Bias Beach Records, allowing them complete creative freedom while continuing to build a loyal international fan base.
10 Key Fun Facts
- Klangkarussell are from Salzburg, Austria.
- The duo consists of Tobias Rieser and Adrian Held.
- They originally worked under the name Heldenklang.
- Sonnentanz became an international viral success before radio embraced it.
- The original version of Sonnentanz is completely instrumental.
- Will Heard supplied vocals for the worldwide hit version.
- Netzwerk samples elements from Salif Keita’s Madan.
- Their music combines live instrumentation with electronic production.
- They later founded their own independent label, Bias Beach Records.
- Their music has accumulated hundreds of millions of streams worldwide.
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