18-05-12 // by crazy tape

 

Watch: Michael Mayer at Boiler Room

Last month's Kompakt vs. Cómeme clash at Boiler Room Berlin was brimming with unbelievably great music, a deeply invested crowd and many an unforgettable moment. One of the performances where it all came together beautifully was certainly Michael Mayer's: check it out here or over at Boiler Room, where you can watch 60 amazing minutes of pure joy.

18-05-12 // by crazy tape

 

Event: Pachanga Boys at Fabric

This Saturday, a truly epic line-up awaits you at London's Fabric: the Pachanga Boys are in town and they're going to let it rip. Other great artists include San Proper, Delano Smith, Craig Richards, Margarat Dygas and more. Oh, and Juan Atkins plays in Room 3... you know, the inventor of Techno, part of the Belleville Three (with Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May). As we said: it's epic. And utterly unmissable.

18-05-12 // by Broda

 

Köln: Zeitgeist Avantgarde mit Stabil Elite

Das Düsseldorfer Trio Stabil Elite zählt zusammen mit Bands wie Von Spar oder auch MIT zu den Erben deutscher Krautmusik. Mit ihrem Debüt-Album "Douze Pouze" sind Stabil Elite derzeit auf Tour und machen am Freitag, den 18. Mai Halt in Köln. Rheinländische DJ's und Produzenten wie Jan Schulte und Marvin Horsch geben sich auf der Zeitgeiste-Party mit der Kautrock-Band die Klinke in die Hand. Ist das dann Avantgarde-Techno? 

Besides bands like Von Spar or MIT, the Düsseldorf based trio Stabil Elite is one the beneficiaries of German Kraut style. Right now they are on tour with their debut album "Douze Pouze" out on Italic. On Friday, May 18 they stop in Cologne, with local DJ's and producers like Jan Schulte and Marvin Horsch being around to support the band. Is it Avantgarde Techno?

18-05-12 // by Broda

 

Watch: Boxer's 10th anniversary

Birthdays are for celebrating, so Boxer Recordings invited an array of bands and producers for his 10th anniversary, in order to release a special jubilee compilation. Featuring artist like Kolombo, Von Spar, Popnoname, Robag Wruhme and Extrawelt, Boxer's "10 Years Of Boxer" also works great as a perfect overview of German Techno history. Make sure to get the compilation at our store and be beware of Kickboxer's next strike. Martin Eyerer and Namito present their favorite Kickboxer tracks on the digital sublabel's latest - the Kickin Selection.

18-05-12 // by Broda

 

Event: Gui Boratto in Japan

For our Japanese friends we present a special Kompakt party at Unit in Shibuya, Tokio, Japan. Gui Boratto will play one of his killing live sets  on Friday. Kaito, Scharre and DJ Yokurt will back up with DJ sets. For the framework programme there will be a workshop supported by Higher Frequency at Unic featuring Gui himself. If you're around, don't miss out on this great Gui package!

16-05-12 // by Broda

 

Event: Kompakt at Nuit Sonores 2012

Everybody who was lucky enough to get a ticket for the sold out Kompakt Showcase at Nuits Sonores Festival in Lyon will witness a truly extraordinary Kompakt line up amidst an already awesome festival programme. Presenting names like Sascha Funke and his new project with Julienne Dessagne Sachienne, Pachanga Boys, DJ Koze, Matias Aguayo and French producer Hervé Ak, Kompakt both sticks to its roots and dares to cast a glance at the future. Everybody who gets there: have fun while whistling your song.

16-05-12 // by Broda

 

Watch: Tomas Barfod's "Broken Glass"

After Danish Indie Dance mobsters WhoMadeWho signed in with the Kompakt mothership, drummer Tomas Barfod also picked up his solo career again and is readying his latest full length for Friends Of Friends, coming on May 22 via double LP vinyl, CD, and digitally. For his recent EP "Broken Glass", Barfod drops a dreamy video directed by Martin Garde Abildgaard. The 12" has already been released, featuring another badass track by Tomas called "Beach Party" that can be checked out here.

16-05-12 // by crazy tape

 

Read: Pachanga Boys maintain their mojo

In case you wondered how the Pachanga Boys maintain their mojo, one gaze at the picture should answer all your questions: it's the "Pachanga Superior Power Elixir" boosting that stamina, and they'll need it, with all those awesome shows they're about to play in the next months. See, the Pachanga's are really committed to spread the spirit of their Hippie Dancing and this summer, the path of their quest will take them to different places and situations, from boats and beaches to classic underground spots, from sweaty nights to theatrical silence, also celebrating the next delivery from the Hippie Dance saga with the 3rd 12" to be released June 22nd. Check out the epic list of gigs 'n' stunts laying ahead... and there's even more to come!

15-05-12 // by crazy tape

 

Listen: Sebastien Bouchet got the curse

Sebastien Bouchet's Get The Curse Podcast by Kompakt Radio on Mixcloud

Check out this great mixtape Sebastien Bouchet did for Get The Curse, as it holds all the weirdo perfectionism the guy's known for. Quite an interesting selection he's got here, pitching true versatility and implementing other people's track in his sound universe as if they were his own. As a DJ and producer, Sebastian definitely sports a voice of his own, strong-willed, but subtle, personal, but approachable.

15-05-12 // by Broda

 

Read: Sei A's guide to Glasgow

Glasgow producer Sei A (now residing in London) drops some nightlife tips for webradio Pulse. For the online electronic music portal Andy Graham aka Sei A namend his favorits clubs, partys and bars of his hometown Glasgow... and he should know. He had his first release in 2003 on US dub house label Worship Recordings, marking the starting point for a highly versatile and internationally acclaimed output. Check out his latest release for Kompakt's legendary Speicher compilation.

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