XLR8R — It had been sometime since we'd heard any music from Kompakt co-owner Michael Mayer when his remix of "Radar" by Hauschka appeared last month, so it's with some surprise and plenty of excitement that we learn the veteran DJ/producer will re... more info

XLR8R — Last year saw the release of the well-received album Salon des Amateurs by Düsseldorf-based pianist Hauschka (pictured above), on which the composer created house music using live instruments, primarily a piano prepared with all manner of household ... more info

Stereogum — Squelchy math-rock kings Battles have always had plenty of the European microhouse scene embedded in their DNA; “Atlas,” after all, was their take on Michael Mayer’s schaffel sound. The group is getting ready to launch a new series of 12″ sin... more info

Detroit Free Press — Director Michael Mayer was basking in the success of his award-winning "Spring Awakening" when he got the idea to turn "American Idiot," a hugely successful 2004 disc by punk trio Green Day, into his next Broadway musical project. more info

XLR8R — Kompakt's Total 12 hit the streets a few weeks back, and the venerable German imprint has elected to offer up this track from label co-founder Michael Mayer as a nice little reminder of its existence. read more more info

Perez Hilton — Tom Hanks and Billie Joe Armstrong! Who knew! Though some other studios were actively pursuing the rights to the musical, in turns out that Tom's Playtone Productions will be producing the stage-to-film adaptation of American Idiot. The details are s... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The latest additions, in short reviews... below... click Read more » All available for streaming in our SoundStream Player Love Inks E.S.P. ... Less than 30 minutes long, E.S.P., like The xx’s debut, insinuates itself a little further into yo... more info

Guardian Music — From warehouse rave spaces to sweaty basements, clubber and blogger Wil Troup selects the cream of London's club sceneCableThe pick of the SE1 spread, Cable is located in a train arch underneath London Bridge station. A two-room affair, complete with... more info

XLR8R — Much of the music world has recently shown its support for the tragedy-stricken country of Japan with either benefit concerts, compilations, or the like. Now, we can add German house and techno hub Kompakt and its many collaborators to the list do-go... more info

Altsounds — This year's festival line-up is almost complete, and today's additions, like José González and Richie Hawtin are definitely something to look forward to. A few of last year's projects will also be continued this year: the Melt! Hote... more info