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04/02/2008

R.I.P. Klaus Dinger, Founding Member of Kraftwerk and Neu!

R.I.P. Klaus Dinger, Founding Member of Kraftwerk and Neu!

Klaus Dinger, who recently passed away, was the first official drummer for the insanely influential electronic outfit Kraftwerk, before they developed their famous robotic look and clean electro-pop sound. That's right, they weren't always freak ...

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Posted by Michael on 04/02/2008 9:39 PM EST in Experimental, Krautrock, YouTube, 70's Rock | Permalink

10/09/2007

Can vs. Neu

Can vs. Neu

I'm bored with the usual Beatles vs. Stones, Marvin vs. Otis, Beyonce vs. J Lo debate. How about Can vs. Neu!. First off, as '70's krautrock goes, Can kicks Neu's ass every and any day. Case in point... Neu! Bubbles AND ...

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Posted by Emily on 10/09/2007 5:50 PM EST in Krautrock | Permalink

10/05/2007

Stream: New Neon Neon - Raquel

Stream: New Neon Neon - Raquel

Fusion lap-topper Boom Bip merged forces with Welsh psychedelic super-hero Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals to form Neon Neon in July of 2007. They released the single "Trick or Treat," which was a bouncy electro soul-fest, reminiscent of Beck' ...

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Posted by Michael on 10/05/2007 10:36 AM EST in Electronic, Krautrock, New-Wave, YouTube | Permalink