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KOZE, DJ - AMYGDALA
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Deep house/ Tech House - Anniversary Copy- 2x12" Clear Vinyl Pressing Inc Bonus 7" - DJ Koze is a master of his craft, and without even so much as lifting a finger, it's proven yet again with his 10th Anniversary Edition of 'Amygdala.' Known for its experimental yet minimal style - which has since trailblazed in his home country of Germany.
Koze's knife-edge productions for the LP were far ahead of their time in 2013, breathing fresh life into an often exhausted genre, while also enlisting the help of fellow titans such as Caribou, Apparat, Dirt Von Lowtzow, Milosh and Matthew Dear. It's a classic album of restless detail and domestic lowercasery. Much-aped, but never outmatched.
Against stylism, for your dose of pop: On his new album, Koze presents his concept of anti-purism more comprehensively than ever before. Amygdala is Koze's Sgt Pepper, no more aiming to take the club night full circle. It feels like a double album that urges you to turn over and change the records time and time again.
Amygdala wanders through the moods, intensities and scenes. Rather than trying to figure out the whole cosmos it's really about inviting all the different soundscapes on stage, initiating a dialogue between them. It's large in its stylistic spectrum and emotional depth, but it's small in its gestures and poses. Singers from Caribou to Apparat, from Mathew Dear to Hildegard Knef appear on equal terms: Koze frees the voices from the mists of effect. Instead of using reverberation and echo, he is all concerned with the surface feel and the intimacy of the singing. And just like in earlier times with International Pony, this familiar insecurity about whether a piece is a song or a track is again only too welcome. Nobody's interested in any kind of specialist professionalism that's struggling to create the ever more perfect dub-techno tune, nor in working your way through all the great songs of pop history. The tracks on Amygdala are remixes of tracks that have never even existed.
Koze's knife-edge productions for the LP were far ahead of their time in 2013, breathing fresh life into an often exhausted genre, while also enlisting the help of fellow titans such as Caribou, Apparat, Dirt Von Lowtzow, Milosh and Matthew Dear. It's a classic album of restless detail and domestic lowercasery. Much-aped, but never outmatched.
Against stylism, for your dose of pop: On his new album, Koze presents his concept of anti-purism more comprehensively than ever before. Amygdala is Koze's Sgt Pepper, no more aiming to take the club night full circle. It feels like a double album that urges you to turn over and change the records time and time again.
Amygdala wanders through the moods, intensities and scenes. Rather than trying to figure out the whole cosmos it's really about inviting all the different soundscapes on stage, initiating a dialogue between them. It's large in its stylistic spectrum and emotional depth, but it's small in its gestures and poses. Singers from Caribou to Apparat, from Mathew Dear to Hildegard Knef appear on equal terms: Koze frees the voices from the mists of effect. Instead of using reverberation and echo, he is all concerned with the surface feel and the intimacy of the singing. And just like in earlier times with International Pony, this familiar insecurity about whether a piece is a song or a track is again only too welcome. Nobody's interested in any kind of specialist professionalism that's struggling to create the ever more perfect dub-techno tune, nor in working your way through all the great songs of pop history. The tracks on Amygdala are remixes of tracks that have never even existed.
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DJ Koze, aka Stefan Kozalla, born in Marrakech, is a renowned German DJ and producer celebrated for his unique and genre-defying music styles. His music transcends trends and creates its own universe, mixing psychedelic and unconventional elements, which makes him an outstanding figure in electronic music.
He began his career in the hip-hop scene and gained recognition in the 1990s as a member of the legendary German hip-hop group Fischmob. Around the turn of the millennium, Koze formed the electronic pop band International Pony. The band released two critically acclaimed albums on a major label.
DJ Koze's solo album Amygdala, released in 2013, showcased his ability to connect emotions with complex soundscapes, earning widespread acclaim. The album featured artists like Caribou, Apparat, Rhye, Matthew Dear, among others, and is a fascinating interplay of house, techno, and pop elements that is both danceable and deeply profound.
In 2018, he followed up with Knock Knock, another masterpiece that further refined his style. The album retains its unconventional approach, bearing his unmistakable signature. It featured artists like Róisín Murphy, José Gonzales, Kurt Wagner, Sophia Kennedy, and others. One notable single from the album, "Pick Up," garnered widespread acclaim for its infectious energy and creative production. Knock Knock was praised by critics, reached the top 10 in the German Album Charts, and solidified his position as one of the most innovative artists in electronic music.
Koze's remixing skills and productions have earned him significant recognition. His 2012 remix of Matthew Herbert's "It's Only" was named Resident Advisor's #1 Track of the Year, and his 2014 remix of Moderat's "Bad Kingdom" became iconic. His remix of Låpsley's "Operator," released in 2016, further exemplifies his innovative style and highlights his talent for elevating songs, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in electronic music.
His label, Pampa Records, has released works from leading underground artists. Koze remains highly influential, with his DJ sets, music productions, and remixes in high demand globally. In 2023, he produced Róisín Murphy's album Hit Parade, which was released on Ninja Tune. Hit Parade became Murphy's highest-charting album on the UK Albums Chart, peaking in the top five, and debuted in the top ten in Germany, as well as the top twenty in Belgium, Ireland, and Switzerland. In 2023, the visionary artist presented his Wespennest EP, his first solo release since 2018's global club hit "Pick Up."
DJ Koze’s new album Music Can Hear Us, released on April 4, 2025, entered the official German album charts at number 4 and received widespread critical acclaim worldwide. Major publications such as Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Musikexpress, and many others have celebrated its brilliance. In the music scene, platforms such as Resident Advisor, Musikexpress, Groove, Diffus, MINT, HHV MAG, and BEAT Magazine have all highlighted the album’s magic and Koze’s unique artistic voice.
Music Can Hear Us got numerous Album of the Year placements, including #1 at Süddeutsche Zeitung and at Byte.FM, #2 at BR2 Zündfunk, #5 at Tonspion and radioeins, #12 in Rolling Stone Germany, as well as #15 in the dance albums in Billboard Mag and #23 at Popmatters. The album got mentioned too in best albums of the year lists by Musikexpress, GQ Magazine UK, Lodown Mag and Qobuz.
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