“(Mayer) expertly scouts and attracts the talent, sequences the tracks, and sets the tone for the entire sound”- Pitchfork (Fabric 13 review)

It’s been a long and prosperous road for Michael Mayer since the 2002 release of his mix CD IMMER- proclaimed as a genre-defining moment for minimal house and techno, the praise from fans and the media was nothing short of overwhelming, throwing KOMPAKT’s co-founder and musician into the spotlight as one of the worlds favorite DJ’s and dance music tastemakers.

Since then, Michael Mayer has been a very busy guy and certainly hasn’t ceased to continue to provoke the ears and tastes of thousands. In 2003, he was invited by the esteemed London club FABRIC the mix FABRIC 13. One of the strongest selling FABRIC releases in the series, XLR8R recently proclaimed it as one of the 100 most influential albums of it’s time and PITCHFORK called him “one of the year’s most vital artists, a sort of weatherman who determines which way the wind blows in Berlin, Cologne, and any place where ears are cocked.” But it was 2004 that proceed to be a landmark year for Michael Mayer thanks to the release of his debut solo full-length “TOUCH”. Stating that he “took a very personal approach to this record. I wanted to get as close as possible to the ideal of a techno track”, Mayer succeeded on all aspects and thoroughly translated as a producer the depth and dynamic he’s been able to accomplish as a DJ. He spent the following year relentlessly touring around the globe and in-between managing to continue his duties as co-A&R for KOMPAKT and manage operations of the company’s distribution wing. Over the past year Michael’s found inspiration in the recording studio where he’s managed to churn out remixes for many, including MISS KITTEN, NATHAN FAKE, DEPECHE MODE and his teenage heroes the PET SHOP BOYS. It’s certain that 2007 will see the emergence of his new project together with SUPERPITCHER aptly named SUPERMAYER.

But let’s get back to what we’re here for….IMMER 2. Following up the fanfare and acclaim surrounding the first IMMER couldn’t have been easy and to say that IMMER 2 has been highly anticipated is truly an understatement. Rolling on with the cliché, the process has been slow but absolutely work the wait. Michael Mayer took a year to compile the track listing that you see and hear now- these tunes are truly integral parts of his DJ sets and hold a strong personal relationship to him. IMMER 2 continues where the first left off, offering a panoramic view of the current scene and a hopeful glimpse into the future. So what separates this mix from the rest of them out there you may ask? Michael Mayer’s mixing abilities add a distinct level of personality and charm that related to the classic procedure of elevation and drive yet he incomparably transforms dance tunes into song like you’ve never heard.

Highlights include the heavenly static intro from up-and-comer SOMEONE ELSE (foundsound), the Detroit-esque whispers from CROWDPLEASER & ST. PLOMB (Mental Groove Limited), the devastating disco transition that TODD TERJE’s remix of LINDSTROM (Feedelity) brings to drive this mix to it’s peak. And of course, SUPERMAYER’s epic remix of the underappreciated GEIGER (Firm).