From acclaimed DJ to rave victim and back - this story is told in 'Berlin Calling', the motion picture in which Paul Kalkbrenner has recently given his lead actor screen debut. In real life Kalbrenner is an equally acclaimed artist, whose minimalistic, yet colourful and energetic beats have set standards for contemporary Berlin techno. We are also very positive that unlike his film alter-ego DJ Ickarus, Kalkbrenner has never demolished the office of his BPitch Control label head Ellen Allien.
This Video-Album is featured in Update #065:
John Tejada, Ricardo Villalobos, Tiger & Woods
Release schedules hit a fever pitch in June as record labels scramble to the finish line before the festival season. It's been harder than ever to separate the wheat from the chaff, but this month's essentials once again represent our cream of the more...
This Video-Album is featured in Update #064:
Crowdpleaser, Laid, Jacob Korn
Futuristic house music flavours are on the menu today, with Dial subsidiary Laid claiming our top spot: The hitherto vinyl-only imprint releases an essential compilation of its finest tracks so far.
Runners-up include a zero" exclusive single by Dutch duo more...
Once again directed by Hannes Stöhr of 'Berlin Calling' fame with additional visuals supplied by Berlin's Pfadfinderei, '2010 - A Live Documentary' features live footage of Paul Kalkbrenner's biggest tracks to date as well as a one-hour behind-the-scenes documentary. '2010' is now available from zero" as a HD (720px) video edition.
This Video-Album is featured in Edition #042:
The Accidental Pop Star
Ever since the success of 'Berlin Calling' Paul Kalkbrenner has been selling out concert arenas rather than clubs. As his new album and recent tour documentary become available on zero", we look at the career of Germany's currently most popular techno artist. more...