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Michael Mayer
Various
Review: Kompakt's 23rd Total compilation fearlessly explores the dance music realm once again with a curated lineup that ranges from deep minimalism to radiant disco-infused tracks and more. 23 kicks off with Kollmorgen's moody and atypical Kompakt cut "Muddy" leading into the subtle chimes of Argia's "No Concept". Some bite size Italo pop comes via Michael Mayer's "Talmi" alongside a heavier Cologne-infused "Duration" made with legendary cohort Barnt, while there's some new wave to be found from Stephan Barnem & Futuristant alongside some genre-defying "Cinematic Dance" by Jorg Burger. Summer hits also come from Rex The Dog, and John Tejada who drops in with "Duration", before the compilation concludes with Reinhard Voigt's classic vocal and tone combi: "Endlich XXL"
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KOMPAKTCD 177D
01 Sep 23
Deep House
01 Sep 23
Deep House
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KOMPAKT CD 177 D S 1
02 Aug 23
Deep House
02 Aug 23
Deep House
Review: Prepare for an exhilarating techno experience with Speicher 125, the highly anticipated split EP featuring the exceptional talents of German producers and DJs Barnt and Michael Mayer. This release is a part of the renowned Speicher series, which stands as one of Kompakt's impressive V/A serials. Designed to ignite the peaktime dancefloor, the EP showcases two mesmerizing tracks: 'Teller' and 'Duration'. Both compositions exude a minimal and intense energy, reminiscent of the captivating style found in later DJ Koze tracks and evoking elements of film soundtrack techno. In "Teller," Barnt and Mayer unleash a synth-driven storm that builds tension and thrill. As percussion layers up against an incessant buzz, the track takes an immersive turn, immersing listeners in waves of dense texturology. 'Duration' surprises listeners with an enchanting blend of organic bells and captivating beats, delivering an irresistible sonic experience.
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KOMPAKT EX 125 D
12 May 23
Techno
12 May 23
Techno
Various
Review: Well, it's that time of year again when one of electronic music's finest labels presents another sonic soiree. Cologne powerhouse Kompakt serves up the 21st installment in their esteemed Total series featuring some the year's greatest hits and near misses, from their own roster and external artists but all curated in its distinct aesthetic throughout. Label staples such as Jurgen Paape appear with the balmy summer allure of "La Guitarra Romantica", label co-head Michael Mayer with the entrancing dancefloor drama of "Happy" and of course Voigt & Voigt on the paranoid afterhours minimal house of "Nicht Mein Job". Elsewhere, there's the ever reliable John Tejada making the mandatory appearance with the chilled contemplative beats of "Spectral Progressions", the always impressive Jonathan Kaspar being the label's best sound ambassador on the the deep techno epic "Von Draussen", the return of Gui Borrato on the glassy-eyed and bittersweet pop-inflections of "Wake Up" and newcomer Nicky Elisabeth with "Celeste" - which gets a slinky and hypnotic rework by the legend Roman Fluegel.
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KOMPAKTCD 168D
24 Sep 21
Experimental/Electronic
24 Sep 21
Experimental/Electronic
Review: Since the Kompakt legend's heyday, Michael Mayer's music has been few and far between, however when something does land it's to be celebrated. The interim between Brainwave Technology and his last single, Higher, for Kompakt comes through what Mayer has described as a deep dive into the thorny terrain of artificial intelligence, transhumanism and posthumanism. Inspired by reading German philosopher Richard David Precht and 'watching hours of YouTube material by self-proclaimed prophets', Meyer keeps on a deep yet light hearted and progressive tip in tracks like "Alpha", to the subtle "Device For The Young At Heart". Mayer throws in something rougher and perhaps slightly Aphex-inspired via "Gamma", with "Brainwave Technology" itself the obvious hit here with its Dirtybird-esque bassline and electro rave elements. Michael Mayer meets Lex Fridman.
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KOMPAKT 444D
27 Aug 21
Deep House
27 Aug 21
Deep House
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Most labels and collectives are challenged to last a decade in electronic music's fleeting landscape, but so far Kompakt has endured for twice this lifespan. This is largely due to the fact that the Cologne operation boasts a tightly-knit group of artists who continue to release on its many labels. For the twentieth edition of the annual Total compilation series, many of those producers come correct; Robag Wruhme and founder Michael Mayer both deliver ponderous deep techno tracks, while Jurgen Paape goes even farther, veering into guitar-spangled melancholia on "Vox Acris". This introspective mood seeps through to more overt dance floor tracks, with Sascha Funke's eerie "Atze" and Voigt & Voigt's "Schopper Da Leu" delivering understated but impactful results.
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KOMPAKTCD 160D
28 Aug 20
Minimal/Tech House
28 Aug 20
Minimal/Tech House
Review: As one of the co-heads for Cologne based Kompakt, city native Michael Mayer has helped to curate their distinct sound aesthetic for over two decades and is equally revered behind the decks for his epic and masterful sonic narratives. Mayer returns to his beloved imprint for a new offering entitled "Higher" which is his first original contribution to the label in eight years. This is a playful and uplifting tune with an old school aesthetic. Taking its cues from his humble beginnings in Italo disco and early 90's US deep house, it is a future classic if we do say so ourselves. This is followed by the moody "Doot Doot" led by its hypnotic jacked vocal, and lastly the brooding dancefloor drama of "Take A Stand For Love" with its roaring Reese bassline tearing through the speakers.
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KOMPAKT 418 D
24 Apr 20
Minimal/Tech House
24 Apr 20
Minimal/Tech House
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KOMPAKT EX X
01 Dec 18
Techno
01 Dec 18
Techno
Various
Review: Kompakt's revered sub-label celebrates its 100th release with contributions from its founders and the artists who helped to launch it over 15 years ago. Label owner Michael Mayer kick-starts proceedings with the pulsating, tranced out "Lout", which eventually breaks down to tie-dyed melodies. On "Beatmesse 1 & 2", label stalwart Jorg Burger delivers a somewhat more reflective, hypnotic techno groove than is Speicher's usual fare, while Jurgen Paape rekindles the party flames thanks to the mesmerising "Whisper Echo" and the dreamy trance of "Rodeo". Blowing out the candles on this exemplary release are the Voigts, with their mid-tempo, cinematic groover, "Leise".
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KOMPAKT EX 100 D
08 Dec 17
Minimal/Tech House
08 Dec 17
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Michael Mayer's deeply majestic and romantic "For You" featuring Hot Chip's Joe Goddard on vocals was a hit in late 2016 and now gets a series of brilliant remixes by the one and only DJ Koze. The man from Hamburg delivers a bunch of equally dreamy and candlelit renditions; in particular the "Mbira Mix" which accentuates those ethereal and mesmerising bell tones from the original into something even more hypnotising and special. The "Club Mix" however is definitely a great upbeat rendition were the harbour city hero works his magic as always; creating an epic moment of life affirming bliss for late night dancefloors.
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K7 337EPD
24 Feb 17
Minimal/Tech House
24 Feb 17
Minimal/Tech House
Patrick Topping / Nathan Barato / Various
Review: Two heroes of the new breed kick off a new mix series for Jamie Jones' esteemed Hot Creations imprint. Jones began Paradise at DC10 (Ibiza) five years ago and it's gone on to be a huge success, inviting the biggest names in the business to come play alongside his crew of residents. The first mix is courtesy of Toronto's Nathan Barato, a frequent collaborator with local heroes such as Carlo Lio and The Junkies and whose career has been on the rise with releases on Cajual, Saved, Circus and Defected. Highlights include the Derrick Carter classic "Where Ya At?" (Mix Originale), Makam's brooding "Loleatta" and Jared Wilson's rusty acid odyssey "Girl, I'm Waitin". UK talent Patrick Topping this year completed his third summer as resident at DC10 in Ibiza for Paradise. Here Topping showcases the sound and style of his sets with high energy from the word go. His mix features several of his own productions guaranteed for maximum dancefloor impact, as well as Metaboman's lo-slung and exotic "Next Please" through to Dave Clarke's massive remix of Jark Prongo's "Movin Thru Your System".
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HOTCCD 008
02 Dec 16
Funky/Club House
02 Dec 16
Funky/Club House
Played by: Michael Mayer
Review: Kompakt's Michael Mayer and Magazine's Barnt (a couple of Cologne's finest) team up for some darkly sophisticated and contemplative house sounds on "Und Da Stehen Fremde Menschen", a woozy and sombre sonic excursion with layers of dark strings that hypnotise you into submission atop of epic, near tribal style drum beats. Amsterdam's Patrice Baumel delivers a very futuristic remix; this is how you make a dark journey track right here! While in a surprise twist, Bristol bass-techno stalwart Kowton gets on board to deliver a pretty an impressive rendition that shows more restraint than what we're used to by him; quite a highlight actually.
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K 7337S2
19 Sep 16
Minimal/Tech House
19 Sep 16
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: As sure as night follows day, every year Kompakt releases an installment of the Total series. Now at its sixteenth volume, the compilation still manages to bring together the best bits from the Cologne label's catalogue. From the dreamy textures and spiky off rhythms of Kaytlin Aurelia Smith's take on The Field's "Reflecting Lights" to the woozy vocals and pitter pattering break beats on Weval's "I Donat Need It" to the stripped back but evocative house of Patrice Baumel's take on Blond:ish's "Endless Games" and the throbbing techno reshape of Coma's "Lora", the full range of the Kompakt emotional spectrum is audible here.
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KOMPAKTCD 132D
26 Aug 16
Minimal/Tech House
26 Aug 16
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Played by: Alkalino, Juno Recommends Minimal Tech, Markus Schneider / Robot Scientists, Resident Advisor, Fur Coat
Review: Kompakt's annual label sampler returns for a 15th year, gathering together another 24 highlights from the long running Cologne imprint's ever growing back catalogue. As usual, there are numerous styles represented - from the spiraling dancefloor synth-pop of Kolsch and punk-influenced techno of Audion, to the soft focus melodies and hypnotic beats of Gui Boratto, and the intoxicating global electronics of Jurgen Paap - as well as much-played tracks from some of the imprint's most notable talents (see the contributions from Rex The Dog, Superpitcher, Matias Aguayo and John Tejada, whose "Two O One" is a tuneful techno delight).
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KOMPAKTCD 125
21 Aug 15
Minimal/Tech House
21 Aug 15
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Kolsch - "Mixmag Germany - Episode 005" (continuous DJ mix) - (1:13:06) 123 BPM
Donato Dozzy & Tin Man - "Test 7" - (8:10) 118 BPM
John Tejada & Josh Humphrey - "Bifur Gates" - (6:22) 129 BPM
Gui Boratto - "Take Control" (Weval mix) - (5:36) 124 BPM
Gregor Schwellenbach - "Michael Mayer's Speaker" (feat Dorothee Oberlinger) - (2:51) 125 BPM
Michael Mayer - "Baumhaus" (Robags Paavo & Veita Rehand) - (7:44) 124 BPM
Kolsch & Gregor Schwellenbach - "Cassiopeia Feat Gregor Schwellenbach" - (8:28) 123 BPM
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DJS 097INT
24 Oct 14
Deep House
24 Oct 14
Deep House
Various
Review: Kompakt's Total compilation series - an annual round up of gems from the imprint's tightly packed release schedule - must be one of the longest-running in dance music. Amazingly, this latest installment is the 14th volume in the series. For those who enjoy Kompakt's generally positive approach to electronic music - think tactile techno, ambient pop and skewed, synth-laden house from the likes of Michael Mayer, Thomas Fehlmann, Partial Arts and Gui Boratto - there's much to admire, including a slew of previously unreleased cuts. These include Superpitcher's "Delta", a sublime chunk of hypnotic e-tronica that's almost too melodic for its own good. Arguably even better is Weval's live recording of "Something", which is near perfect in its wide-eyed pop simplicity.
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KOMPAKT CD 118D
18 Aug 14
Minimal/Tech House
18 Aug 14
Minimal/Tech House
