Planet Amtrac - part 2

Hpa Axis Bypass

I've been playing a lot of Factorio and I wanted to make a few tracks that embody the way it feels to me when I play. This one is how it feels to me to fight off the biters, starting with there impending opposition into the strategic downfall of their species through nuclear democratic gifting.

Those Who Bite

Long Hypothesis - Azu Tiwaline X Diaspora - Ibrahim Maalouf

The 5th Exotic

Time Is the Enemy

The Inheritors

Renata

Silhouettes (I, II, & III)

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

"Mustache Italo Disco Orgy"

Born in Crete, warped to London for 6 years and gave it up in 2006 for Athens. Can’t live without moustaches, vintage clothes, high heels and italo Disco!
Her crowd loyally follows her and comprises of fanatic extras from episodes of Dynasty, Joan Collins hairdressers, enchanted dancers permanently vogueing.
Boring bio: Picked up the phone one day called a local radio station and demanded to go on air, all at the tender age of 14. She was soon given her very own grrrrl rock show for two years along with her best friend. After a long break from broadcasting she next picked up her records while studying in London in 2000, at the student bar of her halls of residence. This gave her the chance to test different styles and genres and to learn how to beat match the hard way on some busted up turntables and cd decks.
Three years later the parties started! With a brief stint as resident dj at the underground DISCOnection after parties in London’s East End, other apearrances include, a guest appearance at Moon alongside Wandson Maxx and guerilla djing at the Redlight after party.
It’s now October 2006 in Athens and it seemed that by chance her path crosses that of the Amateur boyz. And so began a residency with the boyz at a russian disco in Athens from December 2006 till June 2007 and with an urban mobile party for the winter of 2007-08. Another residency emerged right after the last party of the first season in one of Athens largest mainstream clubs Motel with their D.I.R.T.Y. parties and since then various other locations, parties, events including Yes it Does!Sure it Does!, Earthdance festival Athens, kormoranos, Wrapped in Plastic and many more.
Mid 2010 she is joined by d:tek and Tareq, in forming a new dj team, Sally Spektra and accompanying “fashion” blog on Sallyspektra.com
After more than 14 years a return to radio production has finally come up with the creation of new Greek web radio station WaveRadio.gr and her show “Dancing Madly Backwards” which fuses italo disco, 80s pop, new wave and more “modern” sounds alongside guest dj sets.

Her newest project is called <a href="http://soundcloud.com/fascination_music">fascination!</a> with fellow dj/producer ELIOT!

Renata

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