The second blog post in our Japan Special presents the ‘Benefit Compilation For Japan’ courtesy of Kompakt Records. Contributing artists are Marsen Jules Trio, Ezekiel Honig, Jahcoozi, Space System, Greie Gut Fraktion, Manaboo, Efdemin, Antonelli, André Lodemann, Nathalie Claude, Lawrence, Michael Mayer, Nhar, Xaver Von Treyer, Yuko Matsuyama, Cosmic Kids, My Favorite Robot, Kaito, Audision, … Continue reading »
Well, normally I’m not buying VA compilations very often. I definitely prefer album releases or EPs. But the exception proves the rule, doesn’t it? So does the ‘Pop Ambient’ series of the German Kompakt label, especially ‘Pop Ambient 2005′. This compilation features Markus Guentner, Gas (a moniker of Kompakt label-head Wolfgang Voigt), Triola, Ulf Lohmann, … Continue reading »
Late 2010 a new EP by Ralph Steinbrüchel was released through Bine Music (distributed by Kompakt and A-Musik). The 12″ vinyl release is called A\B\C\D which stands for Acoustic\Balance\Contour\Design. Steinbrüchel, who is well-known for his work on various labels like 12k, room40, Line, and/OAR and his own Synchron, again delivers a perfect experimental EP. A\B\C\D … Continue reading »
