As a DJ, producer and remixer, Michael Mayer remains one of Germany's core celebrities in dance music. It's no secret that he spends his weekends traveling around the globe and back. Then, as a co-owner of Kompakt, he spends his weekdays deciding what will be released on the label and working with the label's artists. Amazingly enough, he manages to sneak into the studio on occasion to produce his own music and remix the likes of Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, Foals and Rufus Wainwright. It's safe to say he loves being challenged and regardless of the pressure is never putting less than 100% of his heart and soul into everything he does.

In spring 2016 Mayer released his 3rd full-length album »&« on K7, a passionate and personal collection of tracks he produced cooperating with soulmates like Barnt, Prins Thomas, Hauschka, Joe Goddard, Miss Kittin, Kölsch or Roman Flügel.

Shortly after he was set to contribute to the legendary DJ Kicks series, again for K7.

Since March 2018 he is hosting his very own radio show on WDR Cosmo.

In April 2020 Michael released his first solo 12inch in ages called Higher. 

TRACKLIST: 1. Michael Rother - Katzenmusik 1 (Sky)

2. Global Goon - Sloe Intro (Rephlex)

3. Melodies Souterraines - K/L

4. Nav Katze - Nobody Home Ultramarine Remix (SSR)

5. Michael Mayer - Brainwave Technology (Kompakt)

6. Beesmunt Soundsystem - Nova Zen

7. Timothy Clerkin - Acia

8. L.D.F. vs Javonntte - Electronic (Domina Traxx)

9. Console - 14 Zero Zero (Payola)

10. Turntable Terranova - Precipice (Compost)

11. Carl A. Finlow - Definition (Device)

12. Green Velvet - Bathroom (Relief)

13. Alias - Civil Defense Ron Hardy Edit (Les Disques De La Mort)

14. Master Po - Kung Fu Man (Honey Dipped)

15. Suicide - Surrender (Ze Records)

https://soundcloud.com/michael-mayer-kompakt

Michael Mayer - Beshknowcast

Check out this VERY SPECIAL Live Set I recorded for Spanish newspaper EL PAIS. Its full of unreleased goodies and alternate live versions of tracks from my EPs and from my In and Out Album! its forged with love and passion for all of you that support my music!

check the interview and free download at 
http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2014/01/17/actualidad/1389977737_313875.html

Daniel Maloso - Live Set for EL PAIS

🎥 Facefist official video - www.nowness.com/story/be-yokai-facefist

Be Yōkai is a new collaborative project from techno duo Minilogue’s Sebastian Mullaert, fellow Swedish producer Douglas Holmquist, and animator Kristofer Ström.

Buy 12” EP
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Buy Digital EP
www.beatport.com/release/facefist/1874913
itunes.apple.com/gb/album/facefist-ep/id1161677231

Streaming
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Art flourishes when the freedom, flow and creativity intersect. Often a direct response to resistance, art transcends borders and the physical to allow transmission of the soul; emotion and consciousness. Be Yōkai, a collaborative project between three artists, represents these core values uniting music with art and the moving picture. At the convergent point between these three disciplines we find Be Yōkai, driven by rhythm and vibration, while delivering progressive, transcendent visual stimulation.

In this free zone they flourish, as their art flows out of them without a hint of resistance. It’s the kind of freedom that many artists strive to achieve with no pressure, no deadlines and no strict briefs to uphold. The notion of trust, encouragement, confidence in one’s approach is what we find with Be Yōkai. All three men have known each other for over a decade, and worked closely together during that time on several occasions. This foundation keeps their relationship strong and provides a comfortable layer upon which they are building an intriguing project.

Sebastian Mullaert, Douglas Holmquist and illustrator/animator Kristofer Ström are the three creative wonders who stand behind Be Yōkai. Each member of the trio has a longstanding relationship with their particular skill, as well as each other.

Sebastian’s musical endeavours have taken him around the world, both as a solo practioner and in the duo known as Minilogue, among other projects. Douglas an accomplished composer for film animations, advertisements and video games, as well as making club music. Kristofer, a world-renowned illustrator and animation specialist, who is also adept when it comes to making music.

From the very beginning, the group have worked in an unplanned, natural, organic way, exchanging music and visuals with each member contributing to the progress of each track and accompanying video. It’s a project that acts as its own catalyst, as the three artists contribute their respective talents to the final product, bit by bit, without having a defined goal or target.

In this way they allow for a smooth flow in their production process, which is crucial to their ideals. This is not a ‘hit-making machine’, nor is it a project that has any pre-conceived ambitions towards “success”. All three men agree that Be Yōkai represents an organic, intermittent working process that is not bound by the constraints of future pressures. With Be Yōkai the three men have a space to inspire one another and to be liberated from target-based composition.

It is the only way they can operate, with three separate lives and careers, they have to consider the dynamic and unpredictable flow of life itself. Attempting to control this wild beast is futile, so they work on the project as and when possible. Eventually there is the hope of taking Be Yōkai to the stage, for a concert style performance with live instrumentation accompanied by Kristofer’s mind-boggling visuals. This is something all three artists agree on, but it’s not something they are desperate for. It will happen, all in good time, as everything will if you trust enough in the power of being…

Be Yokai Online:
www.facebook.com/BeYokaimusic/
twitter.com/be_yokai
www.instagram.com/beyokai/

Space Hardware Online:
www.facebook.com/spacehardwareuk/
@spacehardware
twitter.com/space_hardware

Be Yōkai - FaceTwist [Space Hardware 2016]

With releases on Hivern Discs and Permanent Vacation, Italian duo Marvin & Guy keep spreading their groovy techno sound worldwide, delivering a swinging, boogie-laced mix.

RBMA Radio - Train Wreck Mix by Marvin & Guy

♫ Read More ♫:
http://www.deephouseamsterdam.com/london/dhl-mix-167-sid-le-rock

^Tracklist available at the link above^

"Sink or Swim" is NOW AVAILABLE on hafendisko

BUY -> https://hafendisko.lnk.to/hfndisk41

https://soundcloud.com/sidlerock
https://soundcloud.com/hfn-music

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Sid Le Rock - DHL Mix #167

A few weeks ago we had a pleasure to host Marvin & Guy, the marvelous duo that has been releasing fantastic music on labels such as Life & Death, Hivern Discs, Correspondant and Permanent Vacation to name few. 
This is the recording of the first 2hrs from their 4hrs marathon set which left a dancing and energetic crowd at infamous Brooklyn's night club House of Yes wanting for more. 
We look forward bringing Marvin & Guy back to Brooklyn again!

artwork by https://www.instagram.com/sergvidal

Delayed with...Marvin & Guy

Really - snippet

Red Axes closing out our 2019 edition of Present Perfect Festival.

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Red Axes | Boiler Room x Present Perfect Festival

Mordisco is a super fresh house/techno/disco/kitchen sink duo from Southern Spain. They've been turning on airwaves with releases on a handful of top labels and in their Mordisco club nights in Granada since 2011. Boasting a clever and lively style that merges energy, psychedelia, and funk, Ángel and Hugo have crafted a unique sound that warrants listening. This exclusive mix for FWD.DJ merges robust Latin percussion, plenty of colorful synth noodles, and good vibes throughout.

Tracklist: http://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd143-mordisco/

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/251c5c'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

FWD143

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FWD143 - Mordisco

Sinchi x Hard Fist

To celebrate their first digital compilation, we partnered with Lyon label @HardFist on a 9 hours long virtual journey across 12 countries with the help of 16 other media channels. All donations raised were distributed to the Sinchi Foundation working with communities in the Amazon affected by Covid 19 - you can read more and support here - sinchi-foundation.com/news/emergency…in-the-amazon/

Transcending the borders and musical genres, 9 out of the 12 artists from the compilation took over the booth. From Germany, Argentina, Israel to UK and France.

Tel-Aviv based @NivAst is known for delivering heavy doses of psychedelic grooves and notably been featured on acclaimed labels like Calypso Records, Optimo, Correspondant... he he shares the deck with fellow Tel-Aviv resident and rising underground artist N.O.Y (@officialhadarnoy) Middle Eastern grooves with attitude!

HARD FIST 'La Danse' on Air - Niv Ast & N.O.Y

♫ Info + Tracklist ♫
www.deephouseamsterdam.com/dha-fm-mix-257-by-phred-noir

Phred Noir
http://soundcloud.com/phred-noir

La dame Noir
http://www.facebook.com/ladamenoirrecords 
http://soundcloud.com/la-dame-noir 

Slow Porn
http://www.facebook.com/slowpornmusic
http://soundcloud.com/slow-porn

♫ Info + Tracklist ♫

Phred Noir - DHA FM Mix #457

FWD.DJ - House, Techno, Leftfield, Downtempo 

FWD.DJ is a carefully curated online hub for exclusive sets and interviews from top quality underground electronic musicians.

FWD.DJ is committed to sorting through the seemingly endless stream of electronic music and holding aloft the gems. Originally launched in 2007 with a hiatus from 2012-2017. 

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FWD143 - Mordisco

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