Modeselektor announces new album MDSLKTR in 12-track set

Modeselektor announces new album MDSLKTR

Modeselektor announces new album MDSLKTR, scheduled for release on January 22, 2027, through Monkeytown Records. The album comprises twelve tracks. The announced thematic focus is “shedding ballast,” described in the materials as exploring what remains when elements are removed instead of always adding more.

Johannes Wagner (J.Manuel) is credited as a co-producer on the record, and the announcement states that Modeselektor Classics Vol. 01 significantly shaped the album’s creative process. The pre-release single “AORTA” is identified in the announcement as the “emotional and sonic center” of the release process. The announcement does not specify release formats for MDSLKTR.

MDSLKTR comprises twelve tracks and is framed around the theme of “shedding ballast,” described as exploring what remains when elements are removed instead of always adding more. The album is presented as an “honest inventory” of Modeselektor’s sound and positions a stripped-back approach as a central concept. Johannes Wagner, also known as J.Manuel, is credited as co-producer on the record and is noted in the announcement for his role in the album’s development. The pre-release single “AORTA” is identified in the materials as the “emotional and sonic center” of the release process.

Guest collaborators listed for MDSLKTR include Tommy Cash, Miss Platnum, Kabeaushé, Lars Eidinger, Gudrun Gut and Siriusmo, each named in the announcement as contributors to the album. The reporting states that Modeselektor Classics Vol. 01 significantly shaped the creative process for the new record. Connections to the duo’s earlier era are referenced through mentions of the albums Hello Mom! and Happy Birthday! in relation to the compilation’s influence. No additional interpretive commentary is provided in the announcement regarding these creative links.

The pre-release single “AORTA” is described as the “emotional and sonic center” of the entire release process. The single was issued ahead of the album as a pre-release track intended to represent a core aspect of the record’s sound and to anchor the promotional sequence. The announcement states that “AORTA” functions as a focal point for listeners encountering the new material for the first time and for the artists during production. No additional release timing or format details for the single are provided in the published materials.

Modeselektor Classics Vol. 01 is reported to have significantly shaped the creative process for MDSLKTR. The announcement links this compilation back to the duo’s earlier era and cites the albums Hello Mom! and Happy Birthday! as reference points in that context. The published materials state that work on the compilation formed part of an effort to take stock of and re-evaluate the duo’s own sound and describe the result as an “honest inventory.” These references are presented in the announcement as contextual factors in the artistic choices made on the new album.

Modeselektor has announced live performances scheduled through the end of 2026 in connection with the forthcoming album MDSLKTR. The announcement specifies London, Barcelona, and Dublin as the cities where confirmed performances will take place. These appearances are presented in the published materials as activities associated with the album’s release.

The available sources do not provide exact performance dates, venue names, or ticketing information for the listed shows. Further scheduling and logistics details are not included in the announcement and are not available in the published materials at this time.

The announcement lists only London, Barcelona, and Dublin as the confirmed locations for performances through the end of 2026.

Details on release formats for MDSLKTR have not yet been determined. The announcement does not specify intended physical or digital formats for the album. No distribution or format plans were outlined in the published materials about the release. Further information on formats and additional release details is not publicly available at this time.

MDSLKTR is scheduled for release on January 22, 2027 via Monkeytown Records, and Johannes Wagner (J.Manuel) is credited as co-producer on the record. The album comprises twelve tracks and is described in the announcement as centering on the theme of “shedding ballast,” described as exploring “what remains when you take elements away instead of always adding more.” The pre-release single “AORTA” is identified in the materials as the “emotional and sonic center” of the release process. Guest collaborators named in the announcement include Tommy Cash, Miss Platnum, Kabeaushé, Lars Eidinger, Gudrun Gut and Siriusmo.

The announcement states that the compilation Modeselektor Classics Vol. 01 significantly shaped the creative process for MDSLKTR and references the earlier albums Hello Mom! and Happy Birthday! in that context. Live performances scheduled through the end of 2026 are listed for London, Barcelona and Dublin. The published materials note that release formats for MDSLKTR have not yet been determined. No further release format or distribution details are provided in the announcement.