Djrum Announces 33-Track DJ-Kicks Compilation Featuring New Originals
British producer Djrum will release a DJ-Kicks mix on October 16 via !K7, containing 33 tracks including exclusives from Skee Mask and Clark. The set also includes four new Djrum originals, one of which, "Psychic Video," is available now. Djrum crafted the mix by recording vinyl live and editing it in post-production, aiming for unpredictable shifts in mood.
Djrum’s DJ-Kicks entry arrives amid a prolific stretch that includes the Meaning’s Edge EP, the album Under Tangled Silence, and last month’s I Wander EP. The mix was assembled by recording vinyl playback live, then editing the results in post-production, a method that preserves the texture of analog DJing while allowing for precise structural changes. Beyond the exclusives from Skee Mask and Clark, the tracklist draws on a wide range of sources, including field recordings by Chris Watson, ambient works by Susumu Yokota, and a deep cut from post-punk band the Raincoats. The four new Djrum originals are spread throughout the sequence, with “Psychic Video” already available as a preview.
A DJ-Kicks compilation from an artist like Djrum could broaden exposure for the experimental electronic scene, introducing listeners to lesser-known names alongside established figures. The mix’s unpredictable structure may appeal to audiences seeking alternatives to algorithm-driven playlists, reinforcing the value of curated, human-led listening experiences. Its release could also strengthen the DJ-Kicks series’ reputation as a platform for boundary-pushing electronic music.