!K7 Podcast

New Look - The Ballad

Wed, 01 June 2011 00:00:00 +0200

THE BALLAD, NEW LOOK's first single to be released JUNE 27th, 2011 For more info visit www.newlookmusic.com

When Saints Go Machine - Church And Law

Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Editing by Christoph Nagel Visuals by Nina Holmgren and Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild Footage of Nikolaj For more info visit www.whensaintsgomachine.com

When Saints Go Machine - Add Ends

Wed, 30 March 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The first video from their gorgeous debut album Konkylie, When Saints Go Machine's "Add Ends" video utilizes a dizzying mix of narrative styles, something like a heart felt, surrealist, sci-fi fantasy. Building from the visual of riding quickly through a hospital in a wheelchair ("an image both bound and boundless"), Director Dawn Carol Garcia delivers a collection of images as rich and nuanced as the music that inspired them. For more info visit www.whensaintsgomachine.com

Official Music Video: Soul Clap f/ Charles Levine- 'Lonely C' Directed By Dan Hellmann

Wed, 23 March 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Official Video Contest Winner!! Soul Clap feat. Charles Levine - 'Lonely C' Directed By Dan Hellmann From: Wolf + Lamb / Soul Clap- DJ-Kicks

Brandt Brauer Frick - Caffeine

Wed, 23 March 2011 00:00:00 +0200

"Caffeine" taken from the album "You Make Me Real" out on !K7. Written and directed by Danae Diaz and Patricia Luna. Music by Brandt Brauer Frick. For more info visit www.brandtbrauerfrick-youmakemereal.com

Dave.I.D. - Only Me I Can Save

Thu, 17 February 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Dave.I.D Only Me I Can Save music video taken from the forthcoming GANGS EP released on !K7. For more info visit www.daveid-gangs.com

When Saints Go Machine - Fail Forever

Wed, 08 December 2010 00:00:00 +0200

This is a brand new video for the title track to the "Fail Forever" EP, out on !K7. Directed by Thomas Skou. Edited by Christoph Nagel For more info visit www.whensaintsgomachine-failforever.com

Goose - Can't Stop Me Now

Wed, 08 December 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Goose are back. Four years after the release of their debut, Bring It On, the Belgian four-piece return with a new sound on album two, "Synrise". The track "Can't Stop Me Now" is hard-hitting, ballsy stuff. The pay-off comes in the chorus when trance-y strings and minor key chord progression slide in lightening the mood in a sunburst of dance pop melody. For more info visit www.goose-synrise.com

Apparat DJ-Kicks Interview, part II

Thu, 14 October 2010 00:00:00 +0200

In the second installment of our interview with Apparat from the top of the Teufelsberg listening stations outside of Berlin, the producer and DJ discusses the origin of his interest in electronic music, why often times a little bit of dirt can be a good thing, and the importance of sound design to his work. For more info visit www.apparat-djkicks.com

Apparat DJ-Kicks Interview, part I

Fri, 01 October 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Sascha Ring, better known as Apparat heads to the top of Teufelsberg outside of Berlin to speak about assembling amazing DJ-Kicks mix, which tracks he would have loved to include, and why the opportunity to do a DJ-Kicks mix saved him, in a way. For more info visit www.apparat-djkicks.com

Hideous Men - Tangled (Cool In The Pool / !K7)

Tue, 28 September 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Hideous Men's "Tangled" appears on the !K7 / Cool In The Pool collection F*ck Dance, Let's Art, which offers a survey of the next wave of American underground electronic music. Hideous Men consists of Ryan McRyhew and Kristi Schaefer. With Ryan's background in analog synths and love of rap and experimental noise, (and his previous involvement in electronic-noise group, BDRMPPL) paired with Kristi's appreciation of riot grrl, hardcore punk and pop, Hideous Men make self-proclaimed "dance music for weirdos." For more info visit www.fuckdanceletsart.com

Bomb The Bass - Start featuring Kelley Polar

Fri, 24 September 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Start is taken from the 2010 album 'Back To Light' featuring vocals by Kelley Polar. For more info visit www.back-to-light.com

Bomb The Bass - Milakia featuring Martin Gore

Fri, 24 September 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Milakia is taken from the 2010 album 'Back To Light' written with Martin Gore from Depeche Mode. For more info visit www.back-to-light.com

The Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble

Wed, 08 September 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble consist of: Violin: Mari Sawada Cello: Michael Rauter Trombone: Florian Juncker Tuba: Benjamin Grän Harp: Gunnhildur Einarsdottir Percussion: Matthias Engler Percussion: Ketan Bhatti Percussion: Daniel Brandt Moog: Jan Brauer Piano: Paul Frick Recording Engineer: Felix Dreher Stage Manager: Michael Karl Schmidt Video credits: Executive Producer: Yvonka Groeger Camera: Richard G. Brzozowski Camera Assistant: Brendan Uffelmann Editing: Daniel Brandt Colour Correction: Julian Schleef Produced by Park Bennett / Brandt Brauer Frick / !K7 Records For more info visit www.brandtbrauerfrick-youmakemereal.com

James Holden - DJ-Kicks Feature

Tue, 22 June 2010 00:00:00 +0200

James Holden may not be a household name, but to fans of adventurous, progressive electronic sounds, the British techno sorcerer and psychedelic shaman is renowned as a genius. His status as a free-spirit unconstrained by genre or scene is now championed by independent stalwart !K7, who have called up Holden to deliver the next installment in their definitive mix series DJ-KiCKS. Watch him talking about his masterfully eclectic mix. For more info visit www.jamesholden-djkicks.com

Juan MacLean - Feel So Good

Wed, 29 April 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Juan MacLean's DJ-KiCKS mix is a love letter to straight-up house music. It's a driving, sweaty session thick with pumping keys, chunky drum-machine beats and chopped vocals. Recorded specifically for the mix, the Juan MacLean's new single "Feel So Good" is a perfect distillation of that vibe. For more info visit www.juanmaclean-djkicks.com

Juan MacLean DJ-Kicks Feature

Wed, 29 April 2010 00:00:00 +0200

A love-letter to house music penned by one of the music's most sincere (and well-schooled) admirers, it's a sweet, sweaty, wide-ranging set that wraps you up in chugging grooves. Juan MacLean DJ-Kicks is out now! For more info visit www.juanmaclean-djkicks.com

Bomb The Bass - Up The Mountain

Wed, 17 March 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The last of four Bomb The Bass EPs Up The Mountain feat. The Battle Of Land And Sea includes an excellent remix by Gui Boratto, Brazil's master craftsman of deep, melodic techno. Enjoy the official video of Up The Mountain! For more info visit www.back-to-light.com

Bomb The Bass - Boy Girl

Wed, 24 February 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Bomb The Bass' third EP 'Boy Girl' feat. Paul Conboy is from the '80s-inspired and offers a wealth of material to stimulate remixes. This time by Leo Zero who delivers a more housy and playful mix, Anderson Noise with a dark, minimal-techno mix and the last one by FM Radio Gods which is simply made for the dancefloor! Enjoy the official video here! For more info visit www.back-to-light.com

Christian Prommer - Drumlesson Zwei Feature

Thu, 11 February 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Christian Prommer talking about his upcoming album Drumlesson Zwei, an immense collection of acoustic jazz covers of classic electronic tracks. Out April 2010! For more info visit www.christianprommer-drumlessonzwei.com

MAVIS - Gangs of Rome feat. Kurt Wagner directed by Tabitha O'Connell

Wed, 27 January 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Set against the backdrop of urban London and guided by Mavis Staples' iconic image, Kurt Wagner's extragalactic travellers explore the often violent nature of the stenciled landscape they discover and raise questions about the gang culture that can permeate the day-to-day life of its dwellers. Ashley Beedle's MAVIS project was originally sparked three years ago when he and musical partner Darren Morris had an evening listening to Mavis Staples and the Staples Singers. The pair were so blown away, this led them to create an instrumental which became the inspiration for the MAVIS album and which each singer got so they could do their individual interpretation. Steered by Ashley and Darren each singer was then able to tell their own personal story from the heart as the the music was changed to fit the mood of the singer's lyrics while at the same time following the inspirational Mavis trail. For more info visit www.mavis-thealbum.com

Bomb The Bass - The Infinites feat. Paul Conboy

Tue, 18 January 2010 00:00:00 +0200

When Bomb the Bass released Future Chaos in late 2008, it had been nearly a decade in the making. Now, barely a year later, Tim Simenon is back with a new album whose accomplished songwriting and sonic scope belie the spontaneity with which it came together. The title says it all: Back to Light.
Watch here the music video of the first single "The Infinites". For more info visit www.back-to-light.com

Ashley Beedle Discusses Mavis Project

Tue, 05 January 2010 00:00:00 +0200

This footage comes from an interview conducted by www.headsdown.org. The renowned producer Ashley Beedle discusses his upcoming Mavis project on !K7, which incorporates influences ranging from 60s soul to reggae soundsystem culture to shimmering Phil Spectre style production. The album also boasts an array of guests, including Kurt Wagner, Candi Staton, Ed Harcourt, Edwyn Collins, Cerys Matthews, Saint Etienne's Sarah Cracknell, and many more, united my the inspiration of Mavis Staples. For more info visit www.mavis-thealbum.com

Joakim - Back To Wilderness (Taken from the album Milky Ways)

Mon, 31 August 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Prepare to be very surprised by this, Joakim's third studio album "Milky Ways". The opening "Back to Wilderness" takes care of that with eight minutes of sturm-und-klang dirge that's more Black Sabbath than Black Devil, more Sonic Youth than Sleeping Bag. And that's just the intro. Joakim's "Milky Ways" is out September 01st. For more info check www.joakim-milkyways.com

Chromeo - DJ-KiCKS Feature

Tue, 25 August 2009 00:00:00 +0200

The wait is over..!K7 is very proud to present the next instalment in the DJ-KiCKS series and we couldn't think of a better pairing. Chromeo is Canadian's P-Thugg and Dave 1: best friends, virtuoso musicians and walking hip hop encyclopedias. After releasing 2 albums, hitting the dancefloors / attacking the charts with You're So Gangsta and Needy Girl, remixing the likes of Cut Copy and Lenny Kravitz, Feist and Vampire Weekend, and years of jet setting and globetrotting ... the time is right for them doing their take on DJ-KiCKS. A match made in...For more info check www.chromeo-djkicks.com

Tosca - Rosa (taken from the album 'No Hassle')

Tue, 30 June 2009 00:00:00 +0200

'Rosa' is taken from the album 'No Hassle'. For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.tosca-nohassle.com

Tosca - Elitsa (taken from the album 'No Hassle')

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

'Elitsa' is taken from the album 'No Hassle'. For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.tosca-nohassle.com

Tosca - No Hassle Feature

Wed, 22 April 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Slow down. Relax. Take a deep breath. Steal back an hour from your busy life. This really is worth your full attention. Tosca, the Viennese masters of deluxe soundscapes and sensual rhythms, are back with their most magical and mesmerising album yet. Its called No Hassle. The albums stark musical landscape may seem alien and exotic in places, but there are a few familiar signposts along the way. The parched guitar twangs on the melting sci-fi symphony My First contain ghostly traces of broken blues guitars. Slow down. Relax. Take a break from the pressures of life. The most soothing and sublime album of 2009 has arrived. No contest. No kidding. No Hassle. For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.tosca-nohassle.com

Tosca - Springer (taken from the album 'No Hassle')

Mon, 06 April 2009 00:00:00 +0200

'Springer' is taken from the album 'No Hassle'. For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.tosca-nohassle.com

Boozoo Bajou - Same Sun LIVE (taken from the album 'GRAINS')

Thu, 02 April 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Watch Boozoo Bajou performing their brand new single Same Sun taken from the album 'Grains'. For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.boozoobajou-grains.com

Tosca - Birthday (taken from the album 'No Hassle')

Fri, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200

"The beatific female voice drifting through Birthday has all the hypnotic power of the sun rising over the ocean." The second video, 'Birthday', is taken from the forthcoming album 'No Hassle'. For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.tosca-nohassle.com

Tosca - My First (taken from the forthcoming album 'No Hassle')

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200

'My First' is taken from the album 'No Hassle'. For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.tosca-nohassle.com

Circlesquare - Songs About Dancing And Drugs Feature

Tue, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Some welcome news in a season that could certainly use some: Circlesquare is back. Circlesquare is Vancouver, British Columbia's Jeremy Shaw, now living in Berlin. Don't be surprised, though, if he doesn't sound like any of his citymates: for the length of his career, Circlesquare has never sounded quite like anyone but Circlesquare. Last heard from over two years ago, Circlesquare set hearts racing with a set of records released between 1999 and 2006 on Trevor Jackson's Output label, home to a diverse roster of electronic outsiders like Black Strobe, DK7, and Colder. Songs About Dancing and Drugs is an album that finds Shaw sounding more complex, melancholy, profound, and invigorating than ever before. This is the real deal, the kind of album that comes around once in forever, an album for late nights and long drives and breakups and lovemaking, for cold mornings and matted-velvet comedowns. Oh yes, for comedowns. For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.songsaboutdancinganddrugs.com

Matthew Herbert Big Band - There's Me and There's You Feature

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Matthew Herberts dazzling new album Theres Me and Theres You is the most seductive, sophisticated and subversive collection of protest songs ever recorded. Blending lush jazz instrumentation, soulful vocals, fascinating rhythms and a secret underground arsenal of outlandish samples, it marks Herberts second collaboration with his big band.Effortlessly wrapping deluxe avant-jazz arrangements around polemical lyrics and artfully selected noises,the albums dominant theme is power and its abuses in the 21st century. The war in Iraq is a key rallying point, informing several tracks including One Life and Waiting. The power of monarchy is addressed in Regina, religion in Pontificate, media in The Story, wealth inequalities in The Rich Mans Prayer, and state-sponsored torture in Battery. The hypocrisy of climate change politics and the evils of rampant consumerism are also recurring motifs.

For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.matthewherbertbigband.com

Bomb The Bass - Future Chaos Feature

Mon, 15 September 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Bomb the Bass is back, but put away that smiley face: this is no nostalgia trip. With 'Future Chaos', Tim Simenon revamps his long-running project to produce a record that's fresher than anyone might have expected from an outfit that got its start in the '80s. Tickling tweeters and pushing the limits of low-end, the album hovers confidently on the cusp between futurism and vintage, boasting the sort of confident songwriting that's a rarity anywhere, much less in electronic music.

For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.future-chaos.com

The Herbaliser feature

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The Herbaliser are all about moving forwards, onwards and upwards.

On their latest album, Same As It Never Was, The Herbaliser hit a dazzling new peak. With a new label, a new main vocalist, and a new focus on soulful songwriting, this is their richest and most diverse record so far.

For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.same-as-it-never-was.com

Quiet Village feature

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Quiet Village'sSilent Movie can't be described with any one term. Its assembly process may tag it as "electronic music," but you'll find little else this lush in the electronica bin. The album is rich with feathery textures and swollen tones: harp, curtains of bells, hand drums, chamber strings, vintage synthesizers and voices—innumerable voices.

It's as hypnotic as the rotation of a disco ball, chock full of long phrases, gentle repetitions and subtle shifts that slyly pull the rug out from under you.

For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.quietvillage-silentmovie.com

Carl Craig Sessions feature

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Carl Craig's Session is both a look backwards at his role as one of the genre's pioneers and a look forward as one of its stylish visionaries. It fuses new tracks exclusive to this release, alternate mixes of classic Craig tracks from the past two decades, and several recent remixes of other artists' songs that have quickly become new dance-floor classics. His new music is moored in his Detroit roots and echoes of his youthful exploration, forming a continuous cycle of energy with his past work. This album is a manifestation of that idea, and that is heard as new tracks seamlessly mix with old, generations of rhythms in constant conversation.

For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.carlcraig-sessions.com

Booka Shade DJ-Kicks Feature

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Booka Shade's DJ-Kicks mix works from a different set of rules. There's something of a nod to the music that inspired Booka Shade back in the day and there's exclusive tracks that haven't even seen the light of day yet.
And this is then combined with a certain flair that is all Booka Shade.

Across the album's magnetic 22 tracks, the mix follows a distinctive rhythm. It flows, it goes down side roads, it wanders and it surges forward, and the view is quite breathtaking. Influenced by the vast electronic heritage of their adopted home city, there's a brooding dynamism at its heart.

For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.dj-kicks.com/bookashade

Cobblestone Jazz 23 Seconds Feature

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200

The unique trio Cobblestone Jazz use early computers and analogue instruments to create pared down sounds that retain the quality of improvisational jazz but with a techno dancefloor aesthetic. Through a real-time exchange of musical form, language, and ideas Tyger Dhula, Mathew Jonson and Danuel Tate provide a continual sense of excitement and discovery for their audience. '23 Seconds' is their debut album.Cobblestone approach a simple key melody from every angle imaginable, with the harmonies, disharmonies, bubbling accents and rhythmic permutations exposing the otherworldly potential of the simplest of tunes.

For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.cobblestonejazz.com

Swayzak Some Other Country Feature

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Swayzak are their old selves again! James Taylor's fatherhood sabatical is over, David "Brun" Brown managed things during his absence anyway, and now they return together with their album "Some other country."
Swayzak's new opus sounds mature and full. On the Brits' fifth album, what counts is quality, loud showy effects are superfluous. Swayzak have always loved their echo pedal, but in their tenth year of existence, their dub-techno attains a new, compositional dimension.

For more info and a free download track please check the microsite: www.swayzak-someothercountry.com