Pitchfork are celebrating 10 years of German techno label Kompakt (The Field, Superpitcher) by conducting an interview with Kompakt co-owner Michael Mayer. In addition, Mayer has put together a mix of early Kompakt releases available to download for free on the Pitchfork website. For fans of minimal & ambient techno, microhouse and the sound of dustbins being gently tapped.

The Interview

Michael Mayer: Kompakt – The Early Years (1998 – 2004)

Tracklist:
1. All: “Alltag 1″
2. Ehlert & Lohberger: “Vito E.P. 2″
3. Dettinger: “Totentanz 1″
4. Sascha Funke: “Safety First 4″
5. Peter Grummich: “Schleusen Auf 2″
6. Schaeben & Voss: “Tombo’s Revenge”
7. Jürgen Paape: “So Weit Wie Noch Nie (Ata’s Playhouse Mix)”
8. Leandro Fresco: “Cera Uno”
9. Superpitcher: “Heroin”
10. Dorau / Köhncke: “Durch Die Nacht (Geiger Mix)”
11. Closer Musik: “2 the Beat 2 the Rock”
12. Lawrence: “Teaser”