For this playlist, we are slowly adding tracks that start at the beginning of Kompakt&#x27;s story - we reach deep into our extensive back catalogue and select key tracks ranging from early bangers to future classics - a perfect introduction to the label 

KOMPAKT: Selection

[Premiere] Alex Medina - Old Temporary (Trikk Edit)

Badabam

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Super producer JEPE sent us this very special private EDIT of recent release with Of Norway on label badabing.diskos. Mashing up some vocal samples of the ever amazing Ursula Rucker. Hi class stuff! Thought we would share it with some dedicated few for the summer. Head over to www.badabing.no to get your copy. 100 limited so be fast!  

JEPE
From the vibrant shores of Portugal to the pulsating heart of Berlin, Jepe has carved out a unique and captivating presence in the global electronic music scene.

Jepe's musical journey began in Aveiro, a coastal town near Porto, where he was drawn to the rhythmic energy of the ocean. At just 16 he had his own radio show, and by 19 he was already commanding the decks at one of the biggest clubs in his hometown. 

As one half of duo Johnwaynes, he made waves with releases on   Mulemusiq, Compost Records, Get Physical, and Cecille. And in 2013, Jepe embarked on a solo path, spanning top labels such as Diynamic, Moodmusic ++. 

As founder of rising label Eastern Standard, Jepe is also a visionary curator. And as a skilled mix engineer at Berlin’s renowned Blackhead Studios, he cultivates his perfectionism in both analog and digital rhythmical landscapes. 


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Of Norway - L`Intemporelle (Jepe Loves Ursula Edit) - badabing diskos [OCC PREMIERE]

Twofold - Ignite

Twofold - Fade

1993

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Get Physical Music welcomes back longtime favorite Niconé with “What Do U Know” — a vibrant, genre-blurring single that leans into disco-inspired euphoria while keeping one foot firmly on the dancefloor.

Out July 11, 2025, this release sees the Berlin-based maverick at his most playful and melodic, fusing rich strings, warm synth textures, crisp disco drums, and catchy vocal snippets into a feel-good groove that’s as much for listening as it is for dancing.

Known for constantly reshaping the boundaries of electronic music, Niconé brings his signature edge to a sound that’s brighter and more carefree — but no less bold. “What Do U Know” pulses with charisma and charm, offering a moment of levity that still hits with club precision.

Niconé has long walked the tightrope between outsider and icon, never following the rules but always setting a vibe. With appearances at clubs and festivals across the globe, he’s built a reputation for unpredictability and pure musical energy. Whether you’re grooving at home or under open skies, this one brings the bounce.

Out July 11 on Get Physical Music — “What Do U Know” is the disco-tinged, string-laced summer jam you didn’t know you needed.

What Do U Know

There are rhythms that don’t need to be explained. They strike like a mantra. They drag you in without asking.

Upercent opens the first sign of Cult Order with Badabam, emerging as a dense discharge, pulsing with invocation. Every hit carries intention. Every pause breathes omen. The central line twists like heated iron, warping space without warning.

It’s a signal. A call that needs no reply.
Only those who’ve been before will know what it means.

Cult Order. Nothing is by chance. 

Upercent - Badabam

Captain Mustache & Shubostar drop a cosmic disco gem ‘Echoes of Dolphins’ on DGTL Records, the label of renowned DGTL Festival.

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Premiere: Captain Mustache, Shubostar - Echoes Of Dolphins [DGTL Records]

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Artist: Sexy Lazer
Track: Ape Escape (Original Mix)
Label: RIOTVAN
Release Date: 15/08/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/es/release/ape-escape/5176054

PREMIERE: Sexy Lazer - Ape Escape (Original Mix) [RIOTVAN]

Buy/Stream here: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/LostCatSD

Leipzig’s @dj-balduin has been a staff favourite for some time as we are avid fans of his @glyk-musik imprint, and in particular his debut EP “Vvigmara”. Dj Balduin proclaims to enjoy producing music that creates “states of hypnosis with an occasional, gentle “hands-up-face-slap” every now and then” which perfectly sums up “Lost Cat” - his first release for KOMPAKT.

“E.W.B.A” came to Dj Balduin while having a shower, so chances are high we have this summer’s rain dance anthem on our hands as it has all the right elements - a classic rave synth meets an infectious open snare to break through the beat.

The kick drum thud of “Sheee” seems to be all too menacing at first, but surprisingly learns how to open itself into a gorgeously seductive uplifting house tune.

This story ends with the perfect set closer; “Lost Cat And An Untied Shoe” brings that beat back with soaring synths and a playful natural bass line that adds just the slightest edge of funk to carry the crowd home at the end of the night.

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Dj Balduin - E.W.B.A.

Buy/stream: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/PopAmbient2020SD

20 years of Pop Ambient. Already? One didn’t notice. It’s an anniversary which comes quietly. An anniversary with quiet tones. In the spirit of the special restraint of pop-elegance, it has no reason to drawn attention to itself with a big „Tam-Tam“. Or better: „Bum-Bum“. The bass drum stays outside. Nevertheless, in fast-paced, overstimulated times of moving forward, it’s a joyful occasion to look back. What strikes most by putting or listening to 20 years of pop ambient in a row is the central theme that holds together the dense aesthetic concept like the pearls of a necklace. Floral beauty for digital naturalists. Music like flowers, that don’t wilt. Timeless. Ageless.
But with all of the conceptual unity and resolution, Pop Ambient would not be Kompakt without the break, the friction, the expansion of musical boundaries in between tradition and innovation, in between conspiracy and the openness of the discourse. Aestheticism, escapism, acting in the spirit of „nevertheless“. Swans drifting by, clouds pass over, everything is floating and: „Boredom is a stylistic device“ (Andy Warhol).

Pop Ambient Music is medicine against illnesses, that you don’t even suffer from. It’s giving everything, demanding nothing. Musical lotus leafs, off which the virtual wastewater of our time is rolling like the reality is dripping off the matrix. 

In this sense, we’re happy about the pop-ambient anniversary greetings from new and old companions like Thore Pfeiffer, Max Würden, Yui Onodera, Jörg Burger, Thomas Fehlmann, Morgen Wurde, Leandro Fresco aswell as contributions from T.Raumschmiere, Andrew Thomas and, after a long break, from friends from early days like Joachim Spieth, Markus Guentner und Klimek.

Pop Ambient 2020 is released digital, as CD and of course as a chic double vinyl. Also included in the package: The whole distinctive cover-series as an art book of 44 pages. And for all of the old and young fans and collectors there is the Pop Ambient 2001 in a overhauled original version out on vinyl for the very first time.

  Breath in. Breath out. Thank you.  

Wolfgang Voigt, September 2019.

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Thore Pfeiffer – Urquell

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

We welcome to the Kompakt family one of our local Cologne heroes, @jonathankaspar. We’ve appreciated him from afar for some time now thanks to his releases on Crosstown Rebels, Pets Recordings, Ouie and of course our own KX imprint. His single “Renard” was a highlight of our recently released TOTAL 19 collection, so it was time to make our relationship official with a 4 track EP.

Opener “Kern” leads with layers of melodic synths power charged around a playful house rhythm. For the digital release he offers up a Percussion Edit that is intended to bring more depth to the charge.
“Zentrum” is for that peak time pace…elevating melodies caress a swelling mid-tempo beat. Not to mention one of the biggest breakdown’s we’ve had the pleasure to release in some time. We move to “Licht” which literally sounds like it soars, then back to earth comes “Kante” – the most techno inspired track of the EP – an oscillating synth rips through solid low end bass frequencies – with Jonathan Kaspar skillfully demonstrating prime time, peak and valley production.

“Kante EP” brings out his emotive, high energy style of writing and producing in a means that could be pointed to as his best work to date.

Jonathan Kaspar - Kante

Buy/stream: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/FrameDraggingSD

It's with great pleasure that we announce the return of New York's synth wizard @stevemoore2600 to KOMPAKT - pretty much exactly 10 years after his much lauded first appearance 'Bayern Kurve' on our SPEICHER series.

Steve Moore is widely recognized as one half of Italo Disco-tinged horror-prog project ZOMBI, his numerous thriller movie soundtrack works (The Guest, VFW, Mayhem, Bliss, The Mind's Eye) as well has his clubbier output on Ron Morelli's L.I.E.S. imprint.

The title track of this 4 track EP, "Frame Dragging" sees Moore in full spine tingling mode. In case you've ever stepped into a hot bath on a cold day (in case you haven't you should try it) you should be well familiar with the phenomenon of being incredibly cold and hot at once. That's exactly what 'Frame Digging' does to the dance floor. Goosebump massacre.

"Gamma Quadrant" combines emotive balearic elements with a rolling minimal house track that reminds us of early Playhouse glory. Or is it early Kompakt?

'Gravity Well' and 'Protostar' are both taking a more chilled out route. They perfectly bookend both sides of the record and showcase Moore's stunning ability of creating suspenseful, spaced out beauty.

Steve Moore - Frame Dragging

Time / Sleeper Must Awaken

Sleeper Must Awaken

Buy/stream: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/MusicMadeParadiseWE

Italy’s AGENTS OF TIME have long been on the KOMPAKT radar. It started thanks to their exemplary releases on Correspondant and other labels such as Stem, Ellum and their own imprint Obscura which includes last year’s collaboration with Mathew Jonson (from whom their name is inspired by). Michael Mayer had chance to play with them last summer at one of their Obscura parties and their friendship was cemented. Which leads us now to their five track KOMPAKT debut, entitled MUSIC MADE PARADISE.

From our early days of releasing landmark tracks from JUSTUS KÖHNCKE, the label has never been shy of exploring the enigmatic fringes of disco in our own way. AGENTS OF TIME follow these footsteps but head into galactic territory with MUSIC MADE PARADISE. They continue their knack for bridging synth-wave with modern bass rhythms in a means which are purely designed for today’s dance floors. We’re proud to make their label debut with an
incredible selection of music from this talented trio.

French touch meets Italo chic on Drive Me Crazy. At first, My Heart is A Microchip comes across as a segue track, but opens into cascading synths and a predatory breakbeat to lead its own charge. Under Control is classy Moroder disco brought to the modern age. Aptly titled Interstate 10 is an EP highlight – the percussion lead is infectious and ready for prime time exploration.

Agents Of Time - My Heart Is A Microchip

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Played at Microclimat, A La Folie, 4 Elements, Leopard Café, La Petite Chaufferie, Le 9B, Chez Kiki (Aux Bons Amis), Le Yono, Le Bloc...

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Demo submission: 
We receive a lot of demos every day. Please understand that we are unable to listen to everything. Send your private soundcloud link to: label@kompakt.fm.

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