Plastikman Announces New 'Kompilation' Album

Chicago, IL (Top40 Charts/ Plastikman Official Website) - Richie Hawtin is one of the most widely-respected names in techno, and for that matter, electronic music in general. Plastikman is his most famous alter ego, recently re-energized with a world tour that received widespread acclaim. Now, on September 14th, a new Plastikman Kompilation album is being released, on Hawtin's own Minus imprint.

In 2010, Plastikman reinterpreted his original material using today's technologies, and created a fully immersive concert experience using synchronized audio, visuals, and communication technology. Kompilation is the next chapter in the Plastikman story; a limited edition CD containing tracks from 1993's "Helikopter" through 2003's "Ask Yourself." Presented in new packaging with the trademark Plastikman logo, it works as a collector's item just as well as an introduction to the full Plastikman discography, and reflects the running order of the 2010 Plastikman Live show.

Born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in England, Richie Hawtin's family moved to Windsor, Ontario when he was nine. The proximity to Detroit meant regular trips across the bridge to the Motor City where he was influenced by the first wave of techno greats, and it was almost inevitable that he would begin experimenting with music-making himself. Between 1993 and 2003, the Plastikman persona, born from the mood and state of mind in late night warehouse parties in Detroit, manifested himself in six albums ranging in style from hypnotic and acidic to brooding and introspective, but always with the common thread of a minimalistic 303, stripped down to a unique brand of techno. Live shows were few and far between, having been reserved for special events like Glastonbury 1995 and Mutek 2004.

Kompilation Tracklisting
01. Plasticine
02. Spastik
03. Kriket
04. Helikopter
05. Marbles
06. Panikattack
07. Contain
08. Ask Yourself

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