Marc Houle Returns: “WAS IST DAS” Marks the Awakening of the Cult
There are artists, and then there are forces — elusive yet omnipresent, shape-shifting through scenes and decades. Some begin quietly and end up defining eras. In Philly, in the underground, on dancefloors worldwide — one name has moved through it all with undeniable gravity: Marc Houle.
From the shadows to the spotlight, from local legend to international icon, Marc never asked for reverence — he earned it. Those who know, know. Those who’ve followed his journey understand his impact runs deeper than trends or timelines. He’s not just a name on a flyer. He’s the spine of something greater.
Yet even the strongest forces go silent. And when they do, the tremors of absence can be felt far and wide.
For years, REMAIN — and many others — have been waiting. Longing. Craving. The pulse, the raw techno vocals, the twisted loops, that unmistakable analog grit — the Marc Houle touch. From “Restore” to “Bay of Figs,” he’s given us sounds that stick to the ribs. And now?
He’s back.
And the title says it all:
“WAS IST DAS”
No, you’re not meant to understand. You’re meant to feel it. This isn’t about logic — it’s about sensation. About surrender. Marc has always known how to bypass the brain and speak straight to the body, and “WAS IST DAS” is no exception. It’s weird. It’s wonderful. It’s everything.
This release isn’t just another record. It’s a reckoning. A celebration. A signal to the faithful: the cult is alive and well.
Some waited. Some believed. And now? You’re among the lucky. The wait is over. The silence is broken. The hunger is fed.
Marc is all you wanted. MEANT is all you need.
Release Dates
SINGLE #1 – July, 4th 2025
SINGLE #2 – July, 11th 2025
SINGLE #3 – July, 18th 2025
FULL Digital EP – July, 25th 2025
Vinyl is due after summer.
Pre-save link
Release Date: July 25th, 2025
Catalog Number MEANT030
With love, always.
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