Video: Maceo Plex DJ-Kicks Interview
One of Maceo Plex’s stated goal with his DJ-Kicks mix was to take a forward-looking approach to the music and selection, rather than getting mired in retro-ism. That emphasis on the future seems to have extended to this video interview, which sees the DJ / producer speaking about his contribution to the DJ-Kicks series amidst some incredible 3D visuals from The Butchers.
Maceo Plex’s DJ-Kicks is out this week. Grab a free track, see tour dates, and order the album at http://www.dj-kicks.com/maceoplex
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Tagged !K7 Records, Dance, Deep House, DJ mix, DJ-Kicks, electronic, Exclusive, House, interview, Maceo Plex, Maetrik, Re-Edit, Techno, video
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Hear the DJ-Kicks Exclusive Track “Galactic Cinema” from Maceo Plex
It’s always a pleasure when DJ-Kicks artists challenge themselves for the new piece of music they create for their mix. In keeping with the dark, futuristic feel of his set, Maceo Plex departs slightly from the disco and bassline sounds for which he’s highly regarded and delivers a complex and reflective track in “Galactic Cinema.”
Beatport will have a single featuring both “Galactic Cinema” and another DJ-Kicks exclusive track “Mind on Fire” on April 15th. The full DJ-Kicks mix comes out April 29th/30th.
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Tagged Dance, DJ mix, DJ-Kicks, Exclusive, Galactic Cinema, House, Maceo Plex, Maetrik, Mix, producer, Techno, Visionquest
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Maya Jane Coles Wins Again at WMC
What more can we say, the girl’s on fire! Having already placed highly with DJ-Kicks on year-end charts from NPR, Resident Advisor, Spin, Mixmag, LFTF & more, we’ve just learned that Maya Jane Coles’ DJ-Kicks exclusive track “Not Listening” has taken “Best Underground Dance Track of 2012″ at this year’s WMC. We couldn’t be happier! Congratulations Maya, and shout-out to all the DJs, editors, writers and fans who have supported her music.
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Tagged Award, Dance, DJ, DJ-Kicks, edm, electronic, House, Maya Jane Coles, Miami, Not Listening, Production, Techno, Ultra, Winter Music Conference, WMC
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Maceo Plex Mixes First DJ-Kicks of 2013
With 2012 ranking as one of the most fertile years so far in DJ-Kicks history, we’re eager to get started with what is already looking like another packed year for the series. We’re pleased to announce that Maceo Plex is taking the reins for a fantastic mix, due at the end of April.
Maceo’s mix aims to highlight the sounds that he believes represent the future of electronic music. To do so, he’s dug deep in his vinyl collection for an impeccable selection of tracks with a timeless sound, spanning the last 20 years of dance music, none of which are currently available digitally outside of the DJ-Kicks mix. Many of the tracks appear as exclusive edits by Maceo himself, adding to the overall freshness of the mix.
DJ-Kicks will be released April 29th (April 30th in the US) on CD, 2xLP (w/ CD included), and digital download. For full release info (and audio coming soon), keep an eye on http://www.dj-kicks.com/maceoplex.
Track list:
1. Monsters From ID / Spatial Lobe
2. Voice Stealer / Evaluation
3. Stingray313 / Defect
4. Mathias Schaffhäuser / Nice To Meet You (Maceo Plex Remix)
5. TV Baby / New York Is Alright (Black Spun Minimal Dub)
6. Maceo Plex & Mark O’Sullivan / When It All Comes To This
7. Lab Insect aka Nomenklatür / Oh Happy Day (Maceo Plex Edit)
8. Kimbu Kimra / Raise The Dead (Love From San Francisco Dub)
9. Mattski / Escapism (Maceo Plex Conversation Remix)
10. Eric Volta / Rez-Shifter (Maceo Plex Remix)
11. Visnadi / Racing Tracks (Indianapolis Drive Mix / Maceo Plex Edit)
12. Maceo Plex / Galactic Cinema (DJ-Kicks)
13. Move D / Sandmann (Maetrik Treatment)
14. Zeta Reticula & Freaks / Creep (Maetrik Fusion Edit)
15. Jaydee / Payback (Maceo Plex Remix)
16. S.A.M. / Nangijala (Maceo Plex Reggae Edit)
17. Turner / Multiorgel (Schneider TM Mix)
18. Maceo Plex / Mind On Fire Read more…
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Tagged !K7 Records, Crosstown Rebels, Dance, Disco, DJ mix, DJ-Kicks, electronic, House, Jaydee, Maceo Plex, Re-Edit, ReSolute, Visionquest
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Hercules And Love Affair – “Release Me” Video
One of the things we love about Hercules And Love Affair’s output is the feeling of joy and spontaneity that shines through so much of Andy Butler’s work. Take the new music video for the DJ-Kicks exclusive track “Release Me.” A minimal set, a sexy outfit, a single dancer, some bubble wrap and some vintage video effects come together to exceed the sum of their parts to an incredible degree. Keep doing what you’re doing guys, we’re loving it!
HALA’s fantastic DJ-Kicks mix is out now. Here are some places to grab it:
iTunes • !K7 store • Amazon • Boomkat
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Tagged 90s, Dance, Disco, DJ mix, DJ-Kicks, Hercules And Love Affair, House, Music Video, Sexy, video, Vintage
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Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival x DJ-Kicks This Weekend!
As we continue to celebrate 27 years of !K7 Records, we’ve partnered with the good folks at Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival to help curate an line-up featuring some of our favorite musicians. The festival takes place in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (N. 6th St. to be precise) Friday and Saturday November 9th & 10th. Our stage will be on Friday the 9th at Music Hall of Williamsburg (66 North 6th St.) and will feature the amazing talents of Photek and Gold Panda, both of whom have released incredible DJ-Kicks mixes themselves, as well as a DJ set from The Rapture, Baltimore’s master DJ / Producer Karizma, San Francisco’s Grenier (who has several tracks on Photek’s DJ-Kicks as DJG) and Brooklyn’s own DJ Still Life. Things are kicking off at 9:00 and going way late, so come through and party with us!
Single day and double day tickets are still available, and give you access to all participating Festival venues for the day of your ticket. The full festival line-up is available at http://bemf.meanredproductions.com, and set times for the DJ-Kicks stage are below.
9pm-10pm – Grenier
10pm-11pm – Karizma
12am-1am – Vito & Druzzi (The Rapture)
1am-2am- Photek
2am-3am – Gold Panda
3am-4am – DJ Still Life
Hercules / DJ-Kicks T-Shirt Collaboration
One of the first custom items we’ve created for !K7′s new online store is a special limited Hercules And Love Affair / DJ-Kicks collaboration t-shirt. For a group as stylish as the Love Affair, we knew we needed something with a unique look, and together we’ve created something we’re pretty sure will turn some heads. What’s more, pre-orders will receive a download link for the album on Friday, in advance of the release date. Quantity is extremely limited in order to keep this special, so don’t get left behind on this one! Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Limited edition Hercules And Love Affair t-shirt w/ advance album download
Every Single DJ-Kicks In One Box Set
We’ve already posted a couple of times about the 27!K7 Exclusives series, which has included tracks from DJ-Kicks alums Apparat, Wolf + Lamb & Soul Clap, Motor City Drum Ensemble and Hercules And Love Affair. We thought you’d be excited to hear that not only are those tracks receiving a limited vinyl release, but the collection will also include a USB card loaded with every single DJ-Kicks mixes !K7 has released in its entirety. That’s close to two full days of classic electronic music in one shot! In addition, the 27!K7 Exclusives box set will include all eight exclusive tracks from the series, special anniversary slipmats, and a limited edition poster. Copies of the box are limited to 500 worldwide.
Pre-orders 27!K7 Exclusives Featuring All 41 DJ-Kicks titles
New 27!K7 Exclusive EP feat. Wolf + Lamb vs. Soul Clap
We’re now in week two of the 27!K7 Exclusives series, and are already feeling extremely lucky to have contributions from many of our favorite artists. This week’s EP features a new collaborative track from Wolf + Lamb and Soul Clap. Ever since their amazing DJ-Kicks together, we’ve known that it’s something special when these guys work together. The EP also includes a heavy new track from Berlin’s Brandt Brauer Frick. Remember to check back each Tuesday through October 16th; we’ll have more great music for you.
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Tagged Boston, Brandt Brauer Frick, Dance, DJ-Kicks, download, edm, electro, Exclusive, Free, House, New York, Production, Soul Clap, Techno, wolf + lamb
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Hear Haze Factory’s Exclusive Track from Hercules & Love Affair’s DJ-Kicks
We’ve just shared one of two exclusive tracks from Hercules & Love Affair’s tremendously fun DJ-Kicks. Haze Factory, who hail from Vienna, are currently working with Andy Butler on new Hercules material, so it’s a safe bet that you’ll be hearing more from them!
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Tagged 90's house, Analog, Dance, DJ mix, DJ-Kicks, edm, Exclusive, Haze Factory, Hercules And Love Affair, House, New York, Production, stream, Synth, Vienna, Wild Pitch
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