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DJ-Kicks: Modeselektor

Modeselektor

2025

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DJ-Kicks: Modeselektor is a mix album by Modeselektor, released on September 12, 2025, as part of the DJ-Kicks series on !K7 Records. The album showcases Modeselektor's eclectic taste, blending various genres and tempos. It includes two original Modeselektor tracks, "MEGA MEGA MEGA" and "USA USA USA", as well as a collaboration with Kitschkrieg as Kitschselektor, "Permit Riddim". The mix also features field recordings from their tour, including a session in Kingston, Jamaica. The album came together quickly in Modeselektor's new Berlin studio, which they designed with Sascha Ring. Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary curated the tracks instinctively, with Szary focusing on more atmospheric selections and Bronsert bringing in the dancefloor elements. The mix aims to take listeners on a journey, rather than being a straightforward club set.

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.

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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.

The mix includes field recordings from a studio session in Kingston, Jamaica.

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