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Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/total_21

TOTAL turns 21 this year, and Kompakt’s venerable compilation series couldn’t have asked for a more auspicious coming-of-age collection. If TOTAL 20 was consolidation against the odds, the Kompakt crew producing for a dreamt-of dancefloor in an uncertain future, then TOTAL 21 feels abuzz and alive with possibilities. Significantly, it’s the first TOTAL in some time that’s streamlined down to a single disc; this makes TOTAL 21 even punchier than usual, a joyous, reflective, and always thrilling 75-minute audio scan of the world according to Kompakt.

As with every instalment of TOTAL, there’s a deft balancing here of Kompakt regulars and new blood. Of the latter, there’s a first appearance by KOLLMORGEN, remixed by PATRICE BÄUMEL into an astral torch song; Amsterdam’s NICKY ELISABETH, offering up ROMAN FLÜGEL’s pulsating, arpeggiated remix of “Celeste”; and CAPTAIN MUSTACHE swoops down into view, PLAY PAUL in tow, with the dream-like electro lift-off that is “Everything”. JONATHAN KASPAR also drops by with a new track, “Von Draussen”, a stealthy and lethal floor-hugger with prowling bass.

Elsewhere, there’s the lead track to MICHAEL MAYER’s astonishing recent EP, “Brainwave Technology”, which not-so-gently spears the tech-futurist babble of AI, transhumanism and posthumanism, soundtracked by one of Mayer’s typically lush, glimmering soundscapes. JOHN TEJADA reaches back to the heyday of glitch and dub techno with the gorgeous “Spectral Progressions”, while the brothers VOIGT & VOIGT, on “Nicht Mein Job”, seem reinvigorated by the interwoven patterns and funky minimalism of the Profan days. Not to be outdone, JÜRGEN PAAPE kicks TOTAL 21 with “La Guittara Romantica”, a chiming and lilting lullaby for woozy late-night reflection.

Throughout, it feels as though Kompakt are taking a moment to both breathe in the dust of the past and look forward to a bright future. Perhaps that’s why, on “Fasson”, SASCHA FUNKE seems so confident, with pinprick melodies bouncing around a hall of audio mirrors, or why THE BIONAUT returns with “Blue Sky Motor Lodge”, a song so moistly melancholy, so enduringly lovely, it’ll make you weep tears of joy. ROBAG WRUHME gets a little delirious on the ticking, twisting “No”, and then GUI BORATTO mops everything up with the bubbling, bumping glam-stomp “Wake Up”.

That’s not all – spring for the digital and/or vinyl edition and you’ll get a new cut, “Happy”, from MICHAEL MAYER, and MARC ROMBOY & C.A.R.’s “I Am A Dancer”. But however you choose to play it, now TOTAL’s turned 21, it’s your duty to throw it the celebration to end all celebrations. Let the party begin, and don’t forget to bring a party favor…

Robag Wruhme - No

...our RMX for Rüde Hagelsteins "Emergency" on Souvenir Music.

Emergency (Super Flu s Gentle Dental Nurse RMX)

Snippet of a remix I did for Kalabrese. Out soon on Rumpelmusiq!

Kalabrese "Stone On Your Back" (Frank Wiedemann Remix) Snippet

Ninja Tune's Counter imprint meets Modeselektor's Monkeytown to release RY X and Frank Wiedemann aka Âme, remixed by Matt “Radio Slave” Edwards and Thomas “Cagedbaby” Gandey (the latter two also now known as Matom for their more Kosmische output), on an 11 minute deep'n'meaningful dark-club epic? It's such a big-name pile-up, it was always going to either be lowest common denominator or highest common factor; thankfully, though, it really has given us the best from all involved. This is one of those magic tunes where you keep thinking nothing's happening, then suddenly you realise it's risen up around you to become all-enveloping, and before you know it you're compelled to take it from the top... and not just once either. This needs a health warning, it's so addictive.

Howling "Signs (Radioslave & Thomas Gandey Remix)" - Boiler Room Debuts

Ruede Hagelstein - Apophenia will be released on April 6th on CD, 2LP & digital. You can pre-order the album here:

CD: http://water-gate.de/label/WGA001-CD.html
2LP: http://water-gate.de/label/WGA001-LP.html
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/apophenia-bonus-track-version/id970552522

Ruede Hagelstein and Watergate go hand in hand. Not only is Ruede one of the longest running residents at the club, but he's also the man behind some of the label's most acclaimed music and the curator responsible for lucky number 13 in the illustrious Watergate mix series. With this, it seemed obvious to put Ruede up to his next task: an album. It is with great anticipation and excitement that we bring you the first LP for both, Ruede and Watergate Records, Apophenia. 

Apophenia is the experience of seeing patterns or connections in random or meaningless data, and for Ruede, this is the perfect interpretation to describe his writing process, in which ideas appear from the empty, chaotic darkness. A random chord progression or percussion arrangement opens the door to the imagination where structures appear and begin to take shape. Unlike most of his previous work, Apophenia is not strictly attached to the dance floor, but created to fit just as seamless while listening at home as it is in the club. For over a year, Ruede collected ideas and visualized his plan. It was important not to mimic his earlier work, but to focus on a certain sound. While staying minimalistic yet extremely organic and melodic he has created a timeless long player.

While the LP spans a range of emotions, it is always grounded in Ruede's unparalleled, singular sound. Pair that with some notable features from artists like PillowTalk, Hollis P. Monroe & Overnite, Justin Evans and C.A.R. and you have a plethora of dazzling music. With tracks like "Moon Rabbit", "Life Is A Beach" and "Found A Place" Ruede displays the sound of a night at the club while "Already Undone feat. Pillowtalk" and "Pareidolia" take rides through the deeper, emotional spaces. In the end, "Apophenia" is the perfect display of not just Ruede's artistry, but Watergate's musical vision, which together, create an illustrious and undeniable entity.



Ruede Hagelstein - Found A Place

KARIM SAHRAOUI - THE COMFORTER - CORLP038

Glitter Bass Avenue

Bahri Bekil – Beyond the Blue
A vocal-driven downtempo journey blended with an energetic flow and warm atmospheric textures. ✨🌌
Velvet Earth Records
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Bahri Bekil
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Bahri Bekil - Beyond The Blue

Continuum I: Terra Nova

Elusive (Original Mix)

The Three Lions - You´ll Win Again (Burger/Rebolledo/Superpitcher)

Reflex

Reflex (DJ Tennis + Barratt Remix)

Sincopat ́s Big Kahuna AFFKT is proving once again his forward-thinking music vision with this new release. 'Matoji' EP is an avant-garde new project that includes an exquisite remix by German maestro Sascha Braemer.
Bubbling and powerful 'Poalà' opens the path with a strong leitmotiv, the tasty bass sounds like is getting alive. The track is an organic electronic composition that showcases the eclectic AFFKT's essence. The innovative Sascha Braemer takes the original items to a new level presenting a clever re-work with different melodic layers and raw synths. 'Kawsay' is a hypnotic adventure that keeps the tension along all the track, a nostalgic reminiscence piece that will not leave anyone indifferent. Closing the circle we have the surprising and incredible 'Bac', probably the secret weapon of this futuristic and timeless EP.

Matoji EP

AFFKT - Poala [Sincopat 87]

Parachocos: 1/3 grapefruit + 2/3 Swiss Suze. Enjoy !

Ruede Hagelstein - Found A Place

Watergate Records

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