Planet Amtrac - part 2

Planet Amtrac - 4

The Way We Descend

Another Odd Speech

Midlake - Roscoe (Beyond The Wizards Sleeve Remix)

Programmed To Love

Private Road

The 5th Exotic

Time Is the Enemy

Rasmus Faber Plays The Marimba

Rasmus Faber Plays The Marimba (Supernova Row Mix)

Buy/Stream: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/PopAmbient2019SD

Boum Boum Boum! 25 years of KOMPAKT. When a record label still thrives after a quarter of a century thanks to a focus of what was expected to be a short lived music phenomenon called TECHNO, then it stands to prove two things; that it techno has taken its place amongst serious, multilayered musical genres like rock’n’roll, pop and folk music. And that KOMPAKT has never been only for techno, but KOMPAKT stands as a broad-minded, genre-defying entity that has set out to cross-pollinate all kinds of musical inventions within the realm of electronic music. Through its course, KOMPAKT has sent “Around The World”, all kinds of sub-genres, concept series and crossover adventures based on the non- negotiable 4/4 beat. And back again.

Without a doubt, the 100% kickdrum-free POP AMBIENT series is the most endearing and enduring concept that I have had the pleasure to curate. From the start, I felt there was a strong need to add a certain pop- elegance - ensouled by discourse as much as hedonism - to a sound that was recognized as “Chill Out” music that could be heard in seedy techno club back rooms and forgotten festival areas. Over the years, I like to imagine that POP AMBIENT has crystallized into a highly recognizable trademark sound and a multi-facetted musical universe of its own.

So once again, I had the pleasure to put together this year’s edition by plowing through an ocean of sonic jewelry that had been submitted from all over the world by new and old friends. The task was clear: for this special edition, I must create a homogenous listening experience that would both appeal to our trusting followers, to continue our tradition while integrating new micro facets , variations and influences from neighboring musical universes as possible. Obligatory while being innovative. Conspirative while being cosmopolitan. Albeit the headline “Ambient” might sound a little too humble for a compilation that encompasses aspects of neo classic, atonal music and the most beautiful aural kitsch imaginable, it still helps as a necessary means of orientation in the best possible sense. Same goes for another dear tradition: Veronika Unland’s abstract-floral cover design that keeps on pleasing our sore eyes year after year.

Although each and every POP AMBIENT edition doesn’t shy away from diving into the relevant question of “What is contemporary discourse music” – in the end it all boils down to that elevated moment where all theory dissolves into ambient air, into a higher state of cosmic bliss. POP AMBIENT is sacral music for non-believers.

Wolfgang Voigt Cologne, October 2018

Buy/Stream

Yui Onodera – Cromo 3

All That Must Be

Outgrown (Sandunes Remix)

NV Auto

Sky Host

Stars E.P

When I Go

Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/shir-khan-presents-black-jukebox-27/2595892
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/album/shir-khan-presents-black-jukebox-27-ep/1471118064
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2MAJL0EyOniJKE07cBRWaM

Early feedback in by Osunlade, Crazy P, Tensnake, Jamie Jones, Audiofly, Demuja, Pete Herbert.

SHOULD GET INVOLVED? premiered by DELICIEUSE MUSIQUE:
https://soundcloud.com/delicieuse-musique/premiere-paul-rudder-should-get-involved-exploited-records

SOMETHING NEW TO LEARN premiered by SLOTH BOOGIE:
https://soundcloud.com/slothboogie/sb-premiere-paul-rudder-something-new-to-learn-exploited

MOMENT IN TIME premiered by MUSIC IS 4 LOVERS:
https://www.musicis4lovers.com/paul-rudder-moment-in-time/
(https://soundcloud.com/musicis4lovers/paul-rudder-moment-in-time-original-mix-exploited-mi4lcom)

Vinyl sold out. Now here is the digital promo.
Shir Khan comin' atcha wit' another Black Jukebox! Volume 27 features 4 classic deep house cuts executed with style and finesse from Paul Rudder. Excellent sample sources combine with natural percussion, warm bass and smooth DSP production - hi-pass filters, white noise sweeps etc.

The very epitome of grooving away the afternoon the terrace or the beach bar with not a care in the world. 

Early Feedback:
Osunlade: Lovely.
Crazy P: Something New is my pick here. 
Tensnake: Track 1 and 4 are great.
Jamie Jones: Sounds cool.
Audiofly: Something new to learn.
Demuja: Great. 
jozif: Pure Deliciousness.
Pete Herbert: Spacious grooves.
Private Agenda: Effortlessly cool. Really nice EP all round, but Something New to Learn is my favourite after a few listens! Congrats.

Artist: Paul Rudder
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 27
Label: Exploited 
Cat: BJ27
LC: 15799
Releasedate Beatport/Spotify: 15.07.19
Releasedate I-Tunes: 29.07.19

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 27

Something New To Learn

Paul Rudder - Something New To Learn | Exploited

Lilium - DJ Seinfeld

Alex Gopher (Digital Exclusive)

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Luv Me More

LOVING U

LOVING U (Extended Mix)

Charles Webster – The Spell (Burial Mix)
Triad – White Barca
Mihai Pol – Subidupap Pap
Silat Beksi – Barkhan
Miroloja – Karesse
Noah Skelton – Flutter
Ion Ludwig – Faster Five Physics
Mike. D – 1987
Gianluca Pegoiani – One Room
iO (Mulen) & Silat Beksi – Dirty Symphoni
Viceversa – Scenario
YokoO – Ornella
Dubfluss – Secret Sunrise (Lee Burton Remix)
Triptil – Mrwho!
Ion Ludwig – Think Music
Unknown Artist – Unknown
Retza – Hip
Mandar – Lawed Mack
Viceversa – Tentetone
Christian Berger – Orion
YokoO – Jivanmuktih
Theoretical Speed – OC9 Feat. John Camp
Lorenzo Chiabotti – Albatros
Percunta – Secuen

YokoO: The Crosstown Mix Show 016

New and old tracks, remixes & work in progress


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