Modeselektor (aka Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary) and Apparat (aka Sascha Ring) have reformed as Moderat. Moderat’s formation began back in 2002 when Modeselektor and Apparat recorded an EP, Auf Kosten der Gesundheit. Before recording their debut, they suddenly broke up. But now after seven years, they have reformed and are releasing their full-length self-titled debut.
The album was recorded at Berlin Hansa Studios (where David Bowie recorded Heroes), in order to record the album in analog using the studio’s vintage tube technology and an old EMI console from 1972, restored especially for Moderat.
The album will feature a variety of vocalists including Berlin’s Dellé (aka Eased) from leading German act Seeed on “Sick With It”, Paul St. Hilaire on “Slow Match”, California rapper Busdriver on “BeatsWaySick” (which, due to legal issues at the time of manufacturing, will be released as an exclusive download in the near future), and Sascha Ring, himself, on “Rusty Nails” and “Out Of Sight”. “Rusty Nails”, the first single, will feature remixes by Shackleton and Booka Shade.
Moderat will also be available as a limited edition DVD produced by the Berlin based artist collective Pfadfinderei. The DVD will feature music videos and more exclusive content. Pfadfinderei will also contribute visuals to all Moderat live shows.
Moderat Tourdates:
Tue. May 19 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
Wed. May 20 – San Francisco, CA @ Harriet
Fri. May 22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Paramount Lot
Sat. May 23 – Denver, CO @ Beta
Thu. May 28 – Montreal, PQ @ Mutek
Fri. May 29 – Toronto, ON @ Circa
Sat. May 30 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
Moderat Tracklisting:
01. A New Error
02. Rusty Nails
03. Seamonkey
04. Slow Match (feat. Paul St. Hilaire)
05. 3 Minutes Of
06. Nasty Silence
07. Sick With It (feat. Dellé aka Eased from Seeed)
08. Porc # 1
09. Porc # 2
10. No. 22
11. Out Of Sight
Moderat is out April 21st on BPitch Control
-Evan Kaloudis
