Cologne-based duo Coma touch down in London this Friday to play a rare live album show of pop-infused house and electronica alongside Rex The Dog at The Brewhouse / London Fields Brewery.
LabelKompakt
Results77Kompakt Records is a Cologne-based imprint founded by three figures who have had a profound influence on contemporary club music: Wolfgang Voigt, Jürgen Paape and Michael Mayer. Originally a record shop that was opened in 1993 under the name Delirium, Kompakt Records has helped launched the career of many celebrated German producers, including Superpitcher, Gui Boratto and Matias Aguayo. While recognised for pushing micro house and minimal techno styles, the label encompasses a broad and eclectic sonic spectrum, as evinced by its annual Total compilations, along with its Pop Ambient and Speicher offshoots.
The Field announces new album for Kompakt – ‘The Follower’
Swedish producer The Field has announced the release of his fifth long player, scheduled for release on 1st April 2016.
The Orb gets remixed by Wolfgang Voigt, Teebs and Wassermann
Kompakt announce a 3-track remix EP featuring two remixes from Wolfgang Voigt and LA based Brainfeeder producer Teebs.
Kompakts’ annual ‘Pop Ambient’ compilation set for November release
Pop Ambient 2016 presents a captivating tracklist that includes heavyweight soundsmiths, experimental composers, and ambient confidants such as The Orb, Mikkel Metal, Dave DK, Wolfgang Voigt, Jens-Uwe Beyer and Leandro Fresco.
Blond:ish announce debut album ‘Welcome To The Present’ for Kompakt
The duo’s debut album for Kompakt consists of 11 tracks ranging from blissed out electronica atmospherics, downtempo melodies and more house focused tracks.
Coma reveal ‘This Side Of Paradise’ LP for Kompakt – Stream new track ‘Lora’
Cologne based production duo Coma announce the release of their second album “This Side Of Paradise” for Kompakt, scheduled for release on 9th October 2015. Stream their new track ‘Lora’.
Rex The Dog speaks ahead of Kompakt’s Barcelona showcase at Nitsa
We caught up with Rex The Dog, fresh from a new 12” on Kompakt, to see how preparations are coming along for his performance at Kompakt’s Barcelona showcase.
Dave DK discusses “Val Maira”
Last month we were invited to Kompakt’s HQ in Berlin for a catch up with Dave DK and to discuss his stunning new album “Val Maira”, recently released on Kompakt.
The Orb announce new album ‘Moonbuilding 2703 AD’ for Kompakt
Long-running UK electronic group The Orb, composed of Alex Paterson and Thomas Fehlmann, have announced their new album ‘Moonbuilding 2703 AD’, scheduled for release on 22nd June on Kompakt.
Leandro Fresco
Leandro Fresco serves up an hours worth of Pop Ambient inspired music to help celebrate the release of his new album “El Reino Invisible”, the first release on Wolfgang Voigt’s newly established Kompakt Pop Ambient division.
Win tickets to Michael Mayer & John Tejada at Fabric + a trio of CD’s
John Tejada brings his live show to Fabric alongside Kompakt head honcho Michael Mayer. Win a pair of tickets and a trio of Fabric CD’s from John Tejada, Michael Mayer and Craig Richards “The Nothing Special”.
Leandro Fresco: El Reino Invisible
For ‘El Reino Invisible’ we’re given the full Pop Ambient treatment, with a majestic sound sitting somewhere in between a demure, beat-less Ulrich Schnauss and a prolonged weepy existentialist comedown moment on a Tuesday.
Stream ‘Halma’ taken from Dave DK’s forthcoming album ‘Val Maira’ on Kompakt
Berlin based producer Dave DK, real name David Krasemann has announced the release of his new 11-track album “Val Maria”, scheduled for release through Kompakt on 27th April 2015.
Kompakt announce Pop Ambient album series, launching with Leandro Fresco LP
Kompakt have announced a dedicated album series focussed on releasing music that is usually housed within the imprints annual ‘Pop Ambient’ compilation.
Best Tracks of 2014
2014 has been a year of outstanding releases. From first order, accomplished musicians to new coming talents, it’s time for us to unveil the best tracks of the year.
Dauwd announces follow up 12″ for Kompakt
If there were still any doubt concerning which direction Dauwd’s music would take this time, after shifting ways from bassy breaks to a rather evolutive deep house, it seems ‘Saleh’ is the perfect answer.