The dublab radio collective and the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles are thrilled to offer a wide-spectrum survey of German sounds that will enlighten your ears. This web radio theme-stream showcases creative wave of German music from the past, present and future. Culled from dublab’s deep audio archives come exclusive DJ sets, live performances, and interviews featuring some of the most influential and talented figures in progressive German music. Alongside these incredible archives enjoy freshly recorded profiles of influential German record labels and revolutionary music movements as well as a wealth of information and web-links to spark your continued exploration of Germany’s rich, modern musical heritage. Tune into “A German Sound Exploration” theme-stream anytime between March 19th and May 1st, 2011 and enjoy this offering of archived sessions anytime after. Happy explorations!
Germany’s outer plane focused rhythm genius Burnt Friedman is back with a new album, “Bokoboko,” to be released February 3rd on Nonplace. This collection sees Burnt continuing his explorations into sound spaces created with open-ended intentions in mind. His adventurous approach ensures the music remains as light as air floating in limbo. The song we offer you today is a perfect example of the genre blur Burnt so brilliantly brings into being.
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In this episode of “Elevation Through Sound,” Ale shines light on his favorite German music. His selections span several decades and styles but all seamlessly merge to paint a warm picture of an inspired musical legacy. This mix is another chapter in the German Sound Exploration, a collaborative project launched by dublab and the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles. For more German music archives please visit dublab.com/german.
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Van Cliburn – Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor, OP. 27. No. 2 (Moonlight) – Great Men of Music Beethoven – Time Life
Neu! – Flying Dutchman – 4 – Captain Trip Records
Wunder – Noitz’s Kakao – self titled – Karaoke Kalk
Faust – Jennifer – IV – Caroline Records
Popol Vuh – Hosianna-Mantra – Hosianna Mantra – PDU
Oval – Schoner Wissen – Iso Fabric – TKCB
Cluster – Tristan In Der Bar – Curiosum – Bureau B
To Rococo Rot – Leggiero – Veiculo – Emperor Jones
Kandis – Outro – Claps – Karaoke Kalk
Pole – Stadt – 2 – Matador
Serge Blenner – Primaire – Plaisit Ardent – Sky Records
Brainticket – One Morning – Psychonaut – Red Fox Records
Hambraeus – Cologne-WDR
Mouse On Mars – Cache Coeur Naif – Cache Coeur Naif – Thrill Jockey
Oval – very early singing stuff
Donna Regina – Missing Link – Pool – Karaoke Kalk
Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft – Der Räuber Und Der Prinz – Alles Ist Gut
Pyrolator – Danger Cruising – German Electronic Underground (Rare and Obscure Tracks From 1979-1982)
Tangerine Dream – Ultima Thule Part 2 – The Vintage Years Anthology – Purple Pyramid
Kraftwerk – Tangebirge – Ralf and Florian – Germanofon
Fumble – Saft? – self titled – Karaoke Kalk
Harmonia – Gollum – De Luxe – Brain
Biosphere – Twin Decks – Deathprod – Rune Grammofon
Jan Jelinek – Introducing – Avec The Exposures La Nouvelle Pauvrete – Scape
Magma – Nebehr Gudahtt – Mekantk Destruktw Kommandoh – Vertigo
Scorpions – Lonesome Crow – Action – Brain
La Dusseldorf – Liebek Koonig 1981 – Individuelos – Water
Michael Rother – Zyklodrom – Flammende Herzen – Sky Records
The Lost Bandits – Dreams Fall Into My Head – Rebellion Postponement – Houses In Motion
Manuel Gottsching – 77 Slightly Delayed – Blackouts – MG Art
Turner Imschwung – Don – — – Ladomat
TV Victor – You – self titled – Tresor
Wolfgang Riechmann – Silberland – Picture Music Instrumental-Vol. II – Sky Records
Rainer Von Vielen – Ajna Neomi – Active Agent of Sound – Klangwirkstoff
For her dive into dynamic Deutsche pop Marion Hodges enlisted her friend, the walking German pop encyclopedia, Joseph Teran of Sweater Girls to share some sounds. Together they take a deep listen ride through German Indiepop bands, German Indiepop labels, and non-German Indiepop bands on German Indiepop Labels. Ja Bitte!
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Die Doraus Und Die Marinas – Fatme -CBS Germany
Les 5-4-3-2-1 – Bond St. – Bungalow Records
Riviera – So Wie Du – Daft Wild Sparkling Strawberry – Apricot Records
The Shining Hour – Feels Like Forever – Apricot Records
The Merricks – Fur Paris Gilt Das Nicht – Paris Vu Par – Riviera Records
Modhfahre – Capt Bares – Apricot Records
Stereo Total – Plozich Ist Alles – Party Anticomformiste – Valve Records
Den Baron – Being The Last to Deliver – The Soundtrack of My Life – Apricot Records
Brideshead – Arrogance or Elegance – In and Out of Love – Apricot Records
Kristallin and Michelle Bernard – Flashback – Firestation Records
Celeste – Let Me Be the One in Your Dreams
Spearmint – Sweeping the Nation
Chicks on Speed – Mind Your Own Business
Die Doraus Und Die Marinas – Die Welt Ist Schlecht – CBS Germany
Subterfuge – Teller Leer – Apricot Records
Little Band What Now – My Life is Too Short – Firestation Records
Pop Tarts – Girlie Pop – Bungalow Records
Avocado Club – Too Much Space to Walk Away – Firestation Records
Yukari Fresh and Pat Detective – Yippee to Kate – Poptics – Bungalow Records
Insta – Sydney – Apricot Records
Shy – Theme From A Summer Place – Atomium 3003
Andreas Dorau und Moritz R – Der Letze Pop Song – Poptics – Bungalow Records
Enjoy Marion’s contribution to dublab’s German Sound Exploration project curated in conllaboration with the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles. For more German music archives please visit dublab.com/german.
Michael Stock is a deep vinyl purist. His record collection induces gasps and moans amongst the heaviest of post-punk nerds. We’re so thrilled he’s enthusiastic to share his rare discs with you the dublab listener.
As a contribution to dublab’s German Sound Exploration project we curated in conjunction with the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, Michael dove deep into the German underground of the late 1970′s and early 80′s. His Neue Deutsche Welle mix is devoted to New German Wave coming from independent labels like ZickZack, Ata Tak and Monogram but also going far beyond. These labels released small runs of some of the most intense and progressive sounds of the Post-Punk era and paved the way for industrial and other synth-based genres.
To catch the obscure waves Michael creates on a weekly basis in Los Angeles check out parttimepunks.com. For more German music archives please visit dublab.com/german.
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FRIEDER BUTZMANN & SANJA – Waschsalon Berlin [Marat, 1979]
WELTKLANG – Hoffnung (Sehnsuch?) [Exil-System, 1980]
IM NAMEN DES VOLKES – Hamburg Reeperbahn [NLW, 2007 (originally recorded 1980)
DIE KAPIZITAT = Je Mon Fous [Konkurrenz, 1982]
VONO – Lover Werner [SkyRecords, 1982]
ANDY GIORBINO – Ich Stolper [ZickZack, 1981]
THORAX-WACH – Dick Sind Sie [Schnellschnitt, 1980]
TRANENINVASION – Herzmuskel [Welt-Rekord, 1980]
HOLGER HILLER – Ein Ganz Normaler Kuss [Ata Tak, 1980]
GEISTERFAHRER – Geisterfahrer [ZickZack, 1980]
RAINY DAY WOMEN – Frauen Fur Schlechte Tage [Monogam, 1980]
P.D. – Progressive Disco I [Warnehmungen, 1980]
TI-THO – Ein Liebe Ist Ein Abenteur [ZickZack, 1982]
PLASTIKTANZ – Mir Geht Es Danke Gut [Musik Für Festliche Stunden, 1981]
PETTICOATS – Paranoia [Eustone Music, 1981]
DIE HORNISSEN – Time Tunnel / Zeittunnel [46 Records, 1982]
XMAL DEUTSCHLAND – Grosstadtindianer [ZickZack, 1981]
PALAIS SCHAUMBURG – Aschenbecher [ZickZack, 1981]
FRONT – Wahn [ZickZack, 1981]
DIE WIRTSCHAFTSWUNDER – Allein[Ata Tak, 1980]
ABWARTS – Roboter In Der Nacht [ZickZack, 1981]
BAADER POP GRUPPE – Zappenblitz [Disaster Electronics Inc, 1982]
KATASTROPHENTHEORIE – Ende Gut, Alles Gut [Katastrophentheorie, 1981]
MATERIALSCHLACHT – Kinderfreundlich [Schizeanoia Production, 1979]
ORGAN BANK – Banane – Zitrone [Tschugamuga Records, 1979]
THE SALINOS – Nein Nein Nein [self-released; 1979]
PAADELUUN UND DIE PUBLICITY BAND – Nazis Are No Fun [Rondo, 1980]
FREIWILLIGE SELBSTKONTROLLE – Deutschland Deutschland [ZickZack, 1980]
Jan St. Werner and Andi Toma are originally two guys from Germany. Now they are two guys from Germany that you are reading about right…now! These fellows are full of charm and fun songs. They are quite the busy body multi-taskers. Mouse on Mars can read a book while knitting color coded leg warmers and sing carols while memorizing Sanskrit text. Mouse on Mars have scored films, formed their far out record label called Sonig, worked with folks like Stereolab, remixed your mom, and some other stuff. Listen to this set. It’s raditudical.
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