Kraftwerk

“My influence of music goes way back in the early 80s. Kraftwerk definitely, a lot of Prince, a lot of Funk, Soul, R&B from back in the early 80s and mixing all that together with the Kraftwerk Beat..” — Watch our video feature on Egyptian Lover, taken from Slices DVD 2-08. – more

Peruse a selection of our editorial teams’ favorite tracks from the last week. – more

Depeche Mode have built up one of the most musically influential and obsessive fan bases in the world, particularly in Berlin and the former East Germany. This is the fifth in a series of conversations with the fans, taken from the lastest issue of Electronic Beats Magazine. – more

The influential German journalist and ZickZack label founder discusses the importance of one of the original New German Wave groups: “When the band first appeared on the scene, there was an incredible desire in Germany to hear something new.” – more

As Tosca, Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber released their first album, the wittily titled and groundbreaking Opera, in 1997. However, their friendship began much earlier, in school, where their shared love of musical experimentation, particularly with tape machines, proved a fertile basis for long-term collaboration. – more

Today, pioneers seem to constantly be reinterpreting themselves through the filter of artistic progress they helped create. In Numan’s case, this would be the music and image of style icon Trent Reznor. – more

See Michael’s recommendations and what he spent his dough for in 2012. – more

EB Magazine’s head editor delivers his number ones for 2012, from Cooly G to Cut Hands. – more