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Sep132017
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An introduction to Conny Plank in 10 records
By Chris May | September 13, 2017
Conny Plank was the producer who shaped Germany’s electronic music sound like no other, influencing the development of ambient,...
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Sep062017
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Holger Czukay, sampling pioneer and co-founder of Can, has died at age 79
By FACT Team | September 6, 2017
He was a sound visionary. Holger Czukay, co-founder of krautrock legends Can and a pioneer of sample-based music, has...
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Jan252017
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“Every tune we played I designed a special rhythm”: Can’s Jaki Liebezeit in his own words
By Jaki Liebezeit | January 25, 2017
One of the masterminds of the ‘motorik’ style that defined Germany’s Kosmische Musik scene throughout the ’70s and laid...
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Jan222017
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Can drummer Jaki Liebezeit has died aged 78
By Anton Spice | January 22, 2017
Krautrock legend dies of “sudden pneumonia”. Drummer and founding member of Can Jaki Liebezeit has died aged 78. The...
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Jul052016
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An introduction to Manuel Göttsching in 10 records
By Chris May | July 5, 2016
The guitarist and composer Manuel Göttsching has been at the forefront of two musical revolutions. Words: Chris May With...
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May182016
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Neu! featured on Düsseldorf electronic music comp Electri_city 2
By Amar Ediriwira | May 18, 2016
Düsseldorf was the city that birthed krautrock. German label Grönland Records will release its second compilation of influential music...
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May122016
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Niagara’s cult krautrock debut gets official vinyl reissue
By Anton Spice | May 12, 2016
NSFW. The krautrock record with the most recognisable gatefold in German music history has received an official vinyl reissue....
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Jan062016
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The sound of moderne kosmische musik: 10 artists pick their favourite tracks
By Stuart Leath | January 6, 2016
Had Ashra Tempel spent their formative years on a Mediterranean island they might have sounded a bit like this....
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Jan262015
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An introduction to Krautrock legends Tangerine Dream
By FACT Team | January 26, 2015
Originally posted on FACT. On Friday January 23, the music world mourned the death of Edgar Froese, founding member...
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Oct162014
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Kraftwerk changed my life: 20 artists pick their favourite Kraftwerk records of all time
By Anton Spice | October 16, 2014
Reflecting on Kraftwerk’s tremendous influence and legacy. The time is especially ripe for this reflection given that next month will...
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Oct132014
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The 10 best vinyl releases this week (13th Oct)
By Anton Spice | October 13, 2014
The Vinyl Factory select the 10 most essential vinyl releases of the last 7 days. This week’s selection has...
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Aug292014
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Instant compositions: 10 essential records from Can’s groundbreaking career
By VF Team | August 29, 2014
Having dealt in depth with krautrock – see our interview with David Stubbs earlier this month – and following...
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