Any Compromises by Kalipo

When Jakob Häglsperger isn't on the road with his legendary electro-punk band Frittenbude or Dina Summer, his collaborative project with Local Suicide, he devotes himself to his solo project Kalipo. With his new single "Any Compromises," he picks up where he left off with his last EP, "WUT."

Always in search of the interface between electronic and indie music, he creates a driving disco-punk sound in his usual signature style, which draws its energy from straightforward, electronically pounding beats - deeply rooted in krautrock and techno. A melodic mesh of reverberating guitars and synthesizers unfolds above this - reduced and edgy, with a harmony that is clearly oriented towards the spirit of punk.

At the center of "Any Compromises," however, are Kalipo's vocals: With a warm, relaxed voice, he sings about letting go of old patterns and the uncompromising pursuit of happiness, even if this means leaving everything familiar behind and hoping for a miracle in the end.

The internationally renowned Bavarian producer has been releasing music on labels such as Audiolith, Get Physical, Ki Records, Stil Vor Talent, Heimlich, and 3000 Grad for over a decade and has reached over 20 million streams, besides performing at festivals and clubs all over the world. His sound is unmistakably influenced by the 2000s, when indie and techno collided - a style that is now celebrating its comeback under the term indie sleaze.

Besides the original version, the bundle also includes a club version which brings more groove to Kalipo's otherwise rather stoic, straightforward beat - the track remains powerful and dark, and with its rhythmic sophistication invites you to lose yourself on the dance floor in dark clubs late at night.

Kalipo - Any Compromises
Release Date May 2025
Label Iptamenos Discos

Tracklist
1. Kalipo - Any Compromises
2. Kalipo - Any Compromises (Club Version)
3. Kalipo - Any Compromises (Radio Edit)