“Special Request joins the dots between the past and the present in a tour de force that sees his DJ Kicks sit amongst the legends” Paul
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Label!K7
Results18!K7 is an independent record label based in Berlin, Germany that focuses mostly on electronic music. The name is an abbreviation of the company’s original Berlin address, Kaiserdamm 7 (they have since relocated to Heidestr. 52). !K7 has since opened branch offices in New York City, Hamburg, London, and Tokyo. !K7 today is best known for producing electronic music artists and especially for the DJ-Kicks compilations. !K7 have released records from New Look, Brandt Brauer Frick, Arnaud Rebotini, Herbert, Swayzak, Ewan Pearson, When Saints Go Machine, Maya Jane Coles, DJ Cam and many more.
Laurel Halo up next on DJ Kicks
Following releases on Hyperdub, Honest Jon’s and Latency – the 68th edition of the DJ Kicks mix series lands in March courtesy of American electronic musician
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Prefuse 73 unveils new alias ‘Reto A Ichi’ with dual album release on !K7
Today multi-talented beat-smith Guillermo Scott Herren unveils his new alias Reto A Ichi with the announcement of two albums, both scheduled for release via !K7 –
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Premiere: Luca D’Alberto – Wait For Me (Marquis Hawkes Remix)
A few days ago was released the debut album of Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist Luca D’Alberto on Berlin’s finest !K7 Records, a particularly touching 9-track piece
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Michael Mayer: DJ Kicks
Michael Mayer’s DJ Kicks mix is a tapestry of atmospheric soundscapes, uplifting electro pop remixes, ethereal melodies, wonky psychedelic disco and darker techno…when it comes to dreamy dance floor moments that are supremely selected and sequenced, few can match the Cologne tastemaker.
Bochum Welt talks up new album ‘April’
Since his beginnings over twenty years ago, Italian producer Bochum Welt has moved from the status of widely acclaimed sound-maker to proper legendary status, settling down as one of the most revered voices from the golden Rephlex era. We sat down with Gianluigi as he delves into his new album ‘April’ on !K7 and his activity as a sound-designer.
Premiere: Portable – This Frozen Lake feat. Kinoo (Bodycode Remix)
Following on from the release of his seventh long player as Portable, the very intimate ‘Alan Abrahams’ released via !K7 earlier in the summer, Alan returns with a three-track remix platter featuring the lead track ‘This Frozen Lake’ plus a pair of reworks from dubstep legend Shackleton and another one from his own hand.
Moodymann enlisted for 52nd edition of DJ-Kicks
Detroit based DJ, producer and label founder Moodymann is at the controls for the 52nd edition of the DJ-Kicks series.
DJ Koze reveals all about DJ Kicks
We spoke to DJ Koze over Skype to find out more about his unique approach to compiling the 50th edition of the DJ Kicks series. – “I did it in one take, with a hip-shake you know.”
DJ Koze mixes 50th edition of DJ Kicks
DJ Koze has compiled the 50th edition of !K7’s DJ Kicks mix series, set for release in June.
Actress steps up for DJ Kicks in May
!K7’s imitable DJ Kicks series continues in May with an hours mix from Werkdiscs label boss Actress.
Nina Kraviz: DJ Kicks
With 29 tracks on display, there is little room for showcasing. Instead elements drift in and out over the top of a never faltering kick as it shifts from wooden to throbbing to boxy.
New Look
We caught up with the New York/Berlin based Canadian husband-and-wife duo New Look whilst on their mini-European tour in London. After attending their intimate gig at
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When Saints Go Machine
1. Konkylie
2. Church And Law
3. Parix
4. Chestnut
5. The Same Scissors
6. Jets
7. Kelly
8. On The Move
9. Whoever Made You Stand So Still
10. Terminal One
11. Add Ends
Arnaud Rebotini: Someone Gave Me Religion
1. The First Thirteen Minutes of Love
2. Another Time, Another Place
3. Personal Dictator
4. Another Dictator
5. Echoes
6. All You Need Is Techno
7. Who’s GonnaPlayThisOldMachine?
8. Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses
9. The Choir Of The Dead Lovers
10. Sunny Sunday Blues (Digital Only)
Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble
On Wednesday 4th May 2011 the Brandt Brant Frick Ensemble played an intimate live performance at Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush, London. Bush Hall’s rich musical heritage
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