crank dat supermayer

... in which two globetrotting, taste maker deejay extraordinaires play sad, lonely boys disguised as superheros.

SuperMayer - The Lonesome King

The debut album from Kompakt label boss Michael Mayer & Superpitcher is really great fun & poppy (don't call it emo-) techno for the most part, but also flirts with quirky dance-rock and the ultrastylized type of Kompakt-trademarked trendy trance. As with most releases from these two, it's the attention to detail and nuance in texture that sets them apart. Every sound is highly coiffured and deliciously catchy.

In related news, Superpitcher is set to spin again in San Francisco on October 19th at Fat City. (Tix from Blasthaus available here.) You'll want to check it out 'cause his last appearance in town was a corker for sure. While Miss Kittin jumped around downstairs at Mezzanine to a packed house, Superpitcher did his thing for a dedicated 50 or so patrons in the damn-near-hidden upstairs lounge. While I never remember specific transitions or songs from DJ sets, the end of this one was just mind blowing enough to recall. "Return of the Zombie Bikers" (which was still new enough to really freak people out) gave way to that huge rockin' bassline from the DFA remix of "Dare", transitioning into the Mayer remix of "Happiness" during the vibed-out soundwash part. He then ended the set with some lovely AOR-type cheese that I don't recall, probably Todd Rundgren considering his stated affection for the pop maverick. Fucking hell is right.