Kraftwerk News and Photos

Everything converges in the human

Sun, May 12 2013 11:26pm - Source: 20jazzfunkgreats

We have long known that good science fiction isn't really about the future but about the present.

Everything Everything on festivals: 'It's a disgrace to see Kraftwerk underneath Calvin Harris'

Tue, May 07 2013 2:38pm - Source: NME

Everything Everything have spoken out about the current state of UK music festivals, saying that it is a "disgrace" to see a band like Kraftwerk playing before Calvin Harris.

Rihanna, The National, Kraftwerk and Queens of the Stone Age to headline Roskilde 2013

Thu, April 18 2013 8:13pm - Source: NME

Kraftwerk , The National, Rihanna and Queens Of The Stone Age are among the acts confirmed to be appearing at Roskilde festival this year.

Karl Bartos - Off The Record

Tue, April 09 2013 2:29pm - Source: The Quietus

Off The Record is based on a "secret acoustic diary" compiled by Bartos during his Kraftwerk days.

Phoenix, Foals, Vampire Weekend, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Kraftwerk to play Longitude festival

Mon, April 08 2013 4:18pm - Source: NME

Phoenix , Foals, Vampire Weekend, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Kraftwerk have been lined up to play the first ever Longitude festival.

Hot Chip are here, featured on Astralwerks' RSD compilation w/ Air, Diamond Rings, Kraftwerk & more (updated dates)

Mon, April 08 2013 12:25pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

17: 18: Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worry Child (feat. John Martin) 19: Diamond Rings - Put Me On (Diamond Dance) [Previously unreleased] 20:

Kraftwerk Denied Chinese Visas

Thu, April 04 2013 9:36pm - Source: ArtistDirect

German EDM legends Kraftwerk were just denied visas necessary to perform in China because they were slated to be part of a Tibetan Freedom Concert in Washington, D.C. 15 years ago.

Kraftwerk, Donna Summer, Public Enemy nominated for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Thu, April 04 2013 10:30am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

Donna Summer, Kraftwerk and Public Enemy are among the nominations for 2013's Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. The other hopefuls are Chic, Rush, Albert King, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Black Sabbath, The Marvellettes, The Meters, NWA, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Procul Harum and Randy Newman.

Kraftwerk: Robots v Communists

Sun, March 31 2013 12:48pm - Source: No Rock and Roll Fun

Avicii Has Never Taken Ecstasy, China Bans Kraftwerk & More

Sat, March 30 2013 9:59pm - Source: Spinner

In the April issue of GQ, the magazine tags along with Avicii , as he discusses his craft, "technically it's not that hard " and reveals that he's never actually taken ecstasy, which explains a lot.

KRAFTWERK BANNED FROM PLAYING IN CHINA

Sat, March 30 2013 12:17pm - Source: Mixmag

The Guardian have reported that the German synth-pop band have been banned from playing a festival in China.

Avicii Has Never Taken Ecstasy, Calls Paris Hilton a 'Stalker,' China Bans Kraftwerk & More

Fri, March 29 2013 8:46pm - Source: Spinner

In the April issue of GQ, the magazine tags along with Avicii , as he discusses his craft, "technically it's not that hard ," calls Paris Hilton a "stalker," and reveals that he's never actually taken ecstasy, which explains a lot.

Former Kraftwerk Member Karl Bartos Returns With 'Off the Record'

Tue, March 26 2013 5:36pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Credit Karl Bartos' neighbor with prodding the former Kraftwerk member into releasing his first solo album in a decade.

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Tue, March 26 2013 5:07am - Source: LITTLE WHITE EARBUDS

Who were the first electronic music pop stars?

LISTEN: Karl Bartos On 6 Music

Wed, March 20 2013 6:22pm - Source: The Quietus

Karl Bartos, former member of electronic pioneers Kraftwerk and Elektric Music, was on BBC 6 Music yesterday speaking to Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie about his recent album, Off The Record.

Latitude 2013 confirms Kraftwerk, Foals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party + Spotify playlist

Wed, March 20 2013 1:33pm - Source: Drowned In Sound

Once again they've delivered an incredible list of names, featuring legends like Kraftwerk (in 3D?!) to DiS favourites including Cat Power, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foals, Bloc Party, Efterklang, CocoRosie, Villagers, Mum, Japandroids, Maccabees, Everything Everything, Modest Mouse and Hot Chip. They've also got the makers of some of 2013's recommended DiS albums, such as Daughter, Wave Machines and Hookworms.

Atoms for Peace and Kraftwerk to headline Malta Festival

Wed, March 13 2013 7:18am - Source: Music-News.com

Thom Yorke will visit Poznañ for the second time, again at the invitation of Malta Festival Poznañ.

LIVE REPORT: Amon Tobin's ISAM 2.0

Tue, March 12 2013 5:38pm - Source: The Quietus

Space, as Douglas Adams reliably informed us, is big.

Kraftwerk to headline Iceland Airwaves 2013

Mon, March 11 2013 2:39pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

The legendary band will join the previously announced Oyama, No Joy, METZ, Sin Fang and many more.

Kraftwerk confirmed as headliners for Iceland Airwaves 2013

Mon, March 11 2013 12:21pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Reykjavík's Iceland Airwaves have announced that Kraftwerk will close this year's festival.

Karl Bartos - Off the Record

Mon, March 04 2013 5:10pm - Source: BBC Music

Karl Bartos , a member of Kraftwerk between 1975 and 1990, has long kept a "secret acoustic diary".

Remake/Remodel: Karl Bartos Interviewed

Mon, March 04 2013 3:01pm - Source: The Quietus

An affable gentleman in a duffle coat is photographed against an imposing modern building just a few blocks from his hotel in the plush environs of London's Hyde Park. As one quarter of Kraftwerk's 'classic' line-up, Karl Bartos will forever be associated with all that is severe, futuristic and industrial.

Kraftwerk, Phoenix and Vampire Weekend for Longitude festival

Thu, February 28 2013 6:41pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

Topping the bill are Kraftwerk with their acclaimed 3D concert and indie favourite Phoenix and Vampire Weekend.

Kraftwerk 3D, Phoenix, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foals & more for Longitude Festival in Marlay Park

Wed, February 27 2013 7:56pm - Source: Nialler 9

As if Foals 'My Number' wasn't sprightly enough, along come Hot Chip to deliver a fizzing take on the Holy Fire standout.

Kraftwerk to play Roskilde Music Festival

Wed, February 27 2013 6:52am - Source: The Four Oh Five

German electro pioneers and all-around legends Kraftwerk will be bringing their notoriously innovative live show to the Danish Roskilde Music Festival later this year.

Flow: Kendrick Lamar, Kraftwerk & More

Mon, February 25 2013 4:47pm - Source: The Quietus

The Finnish festival has just announced ascendant LA rapper Kendrick Lamar as one of this year's headliners, taking place at the Suvilahti former power plant area in Helsinki from August 7-11.

Roots Two

Sun, February 24 2013 10:28pm - Source: ilictronix

Electronic music is evolving and changing with it's newfound popularity.

Conny Plank - Who's That Man

Fri, February 22 2013 11:37am - Source: The Quietus

In some sense, this 4CD box set represents the merest glimpse of a secret history of European pop music; a history to which uber-producer Conny Plank is the key.

Kraftwerk For Oya

Thu, February 21 2013 5:06pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk are set to take their new audio / visual show to Oya this summer.

Kraftwerk, Tate Modern Turbine Hall, 13.2.2013

Wed, February 20 2013 4:18pm - Source: Freaky Trigger

It's 22 years since I last saw Kraftwerk, in Brixton in 1991.

KRAFTWERK AT THE TATE MODERN

Tue, February 19 2013 12:36pm - Source: Mixmag

For the past couple of years, Kraftwerk have been doing the electronic equivalent of the victory lap.

Kraftwerk Tributes: Final Round Up

Mon, February 18 2013 4:54pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Kraftwerk's seismic impact on popular culture provided entire cities with the tools to re-invent themselves.

Wampire cover Kraftwerk’s “Das Modell”

Fri, February 15 2013 7:40pm - Source: Pretty Much Amazing

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Kraftwerk at Tate Modern, night eight: Tour de France

Fri, February 15 2013 4:49pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

The curtains go up and we're bathed in (what else?) blue, white and red lights as Kraftwerk launch into Tour de France, ending their eight-day stint at Tate Modern's Turbine Hall. As has been the case for so many of these shows , tonight is all about spectacle – something that electronic music has come to know a thing or two about over the years.

Kraftwerk, The Catalogue 8, Tour de France, Tate Modern, review

Fri, February 15 2013 11:06am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Final night at Kraftwerk was date night.

Live Review: Kraftwerk @ Tate Modern

Thu, February 14 2013 9:58am - Source: Faded Glamour

Even more welcome was the ease with which I was able to watch the concert from wherever I wanted – typically, I went towards the front.

Why I Love... Kraftwerk: Hookworms

Wed, February 13 2013 5:41pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Kraftwerk's influence extends far beyond the electronic music sphere.

Kraftwerk announces festival appearances

Wed, February 13 2013 4:17pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Innovative electronic legends Kraftwerk will spend the summer playing various European festivals, having recently confirmed appearances at Spain's Sonar Festival , Scotland's T in the Park , and Finland's Flow Festival.

Kraftwerk confirm T In The Park

Wed, February 13 2013 1:38pm - Source: Music-News.com

The German electro legends have been confirmed for the Scottish festival.

Kraftwerk: Radioactivity

Wed, February 13 2013 1:10pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

It's almost impossible to imagine how striking, how daring Kraftwerk would have seemed to their contemporaries.

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