DJ-Kicks: Modeselektor
2025
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Recording Info
Recorded in Modeselektor's new studio in Berlin, designed in collaboration with Sascha Ring.
Track Highlights
- MEGA MEGA MEGA — An original track by Modeselektor, converted from a sketch for Moderat's album More D4ta.
- USA USA USA — Another original track by Modeselektor.
- Permit Riddim — A collaboration between Modeselektor and Kitschkrieg as Kitschselektor.
- Mood Swings (Little Simz) — Features fast, crisp kick drums.
- Koko (Siriusmo) — A quirky, piano-heavy cut.
Personnel
- Gernot Bronsert (DJ, Producer)
- Sebastian Szary (DJ, Producer)
Significance
DJ-Kicks: Modeselektor marks a long-held ambition for the duo, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of DJ-Kicks and the 40th of !K7 Records. The album is praised for its unconventional and unpredictable nature, blending various styles and tempos. It is considered a reflection of Modeselektor's diverse musical taste and their ability to create a cohesive mix from seemingly disparate elements. Critics note that Szary's selections lean towards beatless and ethereal soundscapes, while Bronsert's favor dancefloor-oriented tracks. The inclusion of field recordings adds a unique, fly-on-the-wall quality to the mix. The album is designed to be revisited, revealing new details and earworms with each listen.
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