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ARTIST: Moderat
TITLE: Bad Kingdom
LABEL: Monkeytown
R/D: OUT NOW

Moderat are Modeselektor and Apparat...

Hardly anybody has brought electronic music from Berlin to the farthest flung corners of the world with more passion and enthusiasm than these two heavyweights.

Modeselektor – Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary – are bass music heroes. Together with a veritable army of collaborators, guest artists and with their two labels Monkeytown and 50 Weapons, they have built a broad network. They assimilate and process the tiniest vibrations in the global bass continuum and at the same time, their wobbly salvos and their oblique sense of humour are unmistakable. They became known to a select audience through their records on BPitch Control with which they catapulted themselves out of the Berlin 4/4 cosmos, whilst simultaneously reflecting the raw and full-on spirit of the 1990s Berlin club scene.

Apparat (real name: Sascha Ring) could hardly be more opposite. He fuses tricky electronics with heartfelt and auspicious pop. Together with T.Raumschmiere, he founded Shitkatapult. From early on, Apparat realised that the LP was his preferred form of expression. With each album, he reinvented himself on a personal, stylistic and social level: gradually bringing ever more strata of his emotional persona to light, exploring previously unknown musical styles and involving guest musicians in the process.

In 2002, Sascha, Gernot and Sebastian met for the first time. At that point in time, Apparat and Modeselektor were well established in the Berlin music scene. Sascha had already released his debut album and Gernot and Sebastian, a series of 12”s. Their shared studio time wore them down to such an extent, that they were forced to shelve the project almost immediately. But the foundations were laid and the three of them were able to present the fruits of their labour: the “Auf Kosten der Gesundheit” EP. Eleven years later, one still can have a sense of the sparks that must have flown in the studio: complex beats wrestling with furious bass and reduced rap elements.

Six years went by before they got together again. In the mean time both acts had established sensationally successful careers. In 2005, Modeselektor’s debut album “Hello, Mom!” gained them international recognition at light speed. Pitchfork rejoiced and Thom Yorke constantly mentioned them. Their second album featured vocals from Otto von Schirach, Maximo Park and... Thom York. Modeselektor stormed the festival stages and were honoured by Beatport and Resident Advisor.

Apparat had not just one but two breakthrough albums: in 2006 and together with Ellen Allien, he founded the “Orchestra of Bubbles”, with which the two of them explored the language of song. In 2007 he released “Walls”, his first time working with a band. He developed a live show that fused together acoustic and electronic, and club and pop music. Just as with Modeselektor, Apparat is the epitome of the Berlin sound, but nonetheless lifts the sounds of the city to another level. Significantly, both acts toured with Radiohead.

In 2008, Gernot, Sebastian and Sascha came together once again. Their eponymous debut album was released on April 20, 2009. Busdriver, the Californian rapper, the German reggae heroes Seeed and the dup poet Paul St. Hilaire joined them on a several songs. Perhaps the secret of Modeselektor’s and Apparat’s collaboration lies in the fact that they never even tried to get close to one another. Modeselektor’s thundering bass rumbles in the cellar, Apparat’s sensitive and subtle melodies float high in the eaves. The fact that what one assumes to be incompatible actually communicates, is what makes Moderat so unique. Moderat is not just a studio project: with a set of visuals created for these concerts by Pfadfinderei, they toured all five continents.

With Monkeytown and 50 Weapons, Modeselektor created a highly potent label empire, which unites the music scene’s old heroes with crazy bass kids. The two of them have curated a whole stage at the Melt! Festival a number of times and have released their third album. Apparat travelled the world with the freshly re-formed Apparat Band. He relinquished his position as auteur for the first time by becoming part of a theatre performance and in the album that resulted, released the raw and mostly unedited sessions.

Now, twelve years after their first meeting, Modeselektor and Apparat have come together once again: more mature, but not worldly-wise, wiser but not unquestioning, more experienced but without having sacrificed any of their pioneer spirit. 

They release the 1st single "Bad Kingdom" today 1st July 2013 and drop longplayer " II "  in August 2013 through Monkeytown Records ... You can catch Moderat Live in the UK at Eastern Electriks Knebworth House on August 2nd 2013...

MODERAT " Bad Kingdom " ( Lauren Laverne BBC 6Music RIP ) MONKEYTOWN OUT NOW

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Touted as the next Lindstrom, Third Attempt is the production moniker of Torje Fagertun Spilde, a 22 year old artist and DJ based in Tromsø. A natural fit for Beatservice' left-field take on cosmic disco and wonky house, Third Attempt's album 'World Is Too Loud' continues with his signature style of funk and disco, jazz and deep house . Here we feature 'Transit'; an organic slice of downbeat jazzy grooves. Shuffling drums and slick live elements combine for a smokey, bluesy affair. Unmistakable in its Nordic style, and reminiscent of early Paper Recordings and Svek Records.

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Off the back of their sold out album, Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca are set to release a limited run 12" featuring remixes of the highest order. 'Complotto Geometrico', 'Space Scribble' & 'A TV Show' are the tracks of choice, remixed by none other than Andy Weatherall, Prins Thomas and Luke Solomon respectively.

The Weatherall remix initiates with a gentle bounce. The synth lines begin to peak and trough whilst back-drafted guitar riffs ring home around the affected vocal sample that oozes in. A subtle cybernetic atmosphere builds around the melodic rhythm which in turn ebbs and flows through out. It’s seeping with that Weatherall magic, making it perfect for any time of night. 
After his previous collaborations with Lindstrom et. al. we we're very excited to see what Prins Thomas would conjure up for this remix. Cosmic energy instantly emanates from the mix, giving a lighter vibe to the melodic depth that the Weatherall mix delivered. It boasts slightly more acidic elements that switch the dancefloor mentality from 'steady groover' to 'floor-mover.'

To finish, Luke Solomon provides a weirdo-disco rendition, full of elastic synth work, a bumping house groove and plenty of raw soul. Probably the more energetic of the three, Solomon proves that he deserves his place as Disco House royalty.

1. Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca - Complotto Geometrico (Andy Weatherall Remix)
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2. Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca - Space Scribble (Prins Thomas Remix)
Written, Produced and Mixed by Luca Roccatagliati and Daniele Baldelli at MarsLife Studio, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Additional Remix & Production by Prins Thomas
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3. Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca - A TV Show (Luke Solomon Remix)
Written by Luca Roccatagliati, Daniele Baldelli & G. Ghebrezghi
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A1) Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca - Complotto Geometrico (Andrew Weatherall Remix)

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Jagwar Ma - Did You Have To (Float On?) - The Time and Space Machine Dub

The Time & Space Machine Dub Sessions EP is now available on 12” vinyl and digital download bundle, which was previously Rough Trade CD-only bonus disc . This EP sees Richard Norris give five tracks from Howlin’ his krautrock-tinged remix treatment.

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The Throw - (The Time and Space Machine Dub) by Richard Norris

German multi-instrumentalist Aussteiger delivers his Cosmic Casa LP, a voyage through obscure feel good energy, and intergalactic funk. The dynamic producer proved his versatility once more, curating a wholesome journey from start to finish, completing its mission to land on mother earth this December, sitting comfortably on his own imprint, Dub Disco.

The first half of the album is a fusion of disco, house and pop, with quirky vocals lacing each of the tracks. Opener ‘Rebel’ is a slow burner before developing into a slick and curious outing with the eclectic and particular sound of his singing voice, taking you through the motions as you enter the world of Aussteiger, are you a rebel?
Next on the agenda is ‘The Feeling’ featuring vocals from Nico Leivo from Buenos Aires & Stephen Paul Taylor, the Synth Pop Troubadour, heating things up some more with a retro club energy. ‘IWBYL’ sits slightly more stripped back than the opening pair, smooth and sleek drum work melds with an eccentric vocoder effect, making this some pure mellow magic. On an Electro tip is ‘Boogie Down’, immediately you feel the warmth of this early morning record mover, a track that should be shared with friends in a cosy environment after a long night.

Gliding you into the second half of the album is ‘Pacific Dream’ A moving and classy deep house number from Aussteiger with pure passion oozing from the seams of the track. Raw and euphoric synth work winds its way round the body of the track. The aptly named ‘Leonardo Breaks’ is an amalgamation of broken drums and lush pads that brush by. ‘Freeman’ again continues to build on the sense of freedom you begin to build as you listen to the ‘Cosmic Casa’ album, a floating and blissful experience from start to finish. Coming from a different direction is penultimate track ‘Unchained’, maintaining the depth of the album. Last but not least is the closing track ‘Floating’ a glimmering outro giving you permission to land from the cosmic experience you have just endured, breezy like a summer's afternoon leaving you with an accomplished feeling.

A tasteful, inspiring and emotive encounter from the Dub Disco founder, melding different textures, flavours and genres to make something beautiful, with each track communicating with the others to make a well rounded album and powerful listening experience. Positive music at its finest.

PREMIERE : Aussteiger - Pacific Dream

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