February 19, 2016 For Immediate Release

WATCH ’S “REMINDER” VIDEO https://youtu.be/cJwsNUoazUg

III, NEW ALBUM BY MODERAT ( + ), OUT APRIL 1ST ON MUTE

“REMINDER” OUT TODAY ON DIGITAL BUNDLE | 10” OUT FEBRUARY 26TH – 12” OUT MARCH 18TH

“The song is huge and airy up top, with Apparat’s big, sweeping atmospheric flourishes high in the mix. And it’s intricate down low, with Modeselektor’s quick-hit drum pattern serving as a subdued anchor. The beat could easily hold its own as an instrumental, but delicate, dreamy vocals come in with some dark storytelling and vivid depictions.” — Stereogum

“A throbbing, dynamic lead single.” — Consequence of Sound

“Moderat has well-earned a reputation for balancing the experimental with the dancefloor rockout, and all of the subtleties within this track beg for repeat listening.” — Cool Hunting

“The cut is driven by a manic whap of percussive beat work and velvet synth textures, which all support the smooth and plaintive vocals of Apparat.” — Exclaim!

“The hypnotic track carries a tribal tone that should excite dance fans about Moderat’s welcome return.” — Billboard

Moderat, the alliance of ’s electronic heavy weights, Modeselektor and Apparat, recently presented “Reminder,” the debut single off new album, III. Today, the trio release the imaginative, politically charged visual accompaniment for this song produced by SEHSUCHT Berlin in cooperation with Pfadfinderei, Moderat’s longtime creative visual partner, and writer/director Mate Steinforth. They came up with the idea using gaming aesthetic and virtual reality production tools to make the experience truly and uniquely immersive.

In this video, a rebellious teenager slaves away in a dystopian world, harvesting crystals from a vast grey landscape. This sparkling bounty is given as an offering to a tribal deity, who resides in a shrine guarded by sentinels with green glowing masks, where he is constantly under attack from an army of drones.

Moderat fuse rousing basslines and intense breakbeats with gripping songs and a highly individual voice. The trio were initially brought together by Berlin’s now legendary rave scene, and with this as their common foundation, new album III signifies Moderat’s maturation in modern pop and mastery of the group.

As previously announced, Moderat’s III is out April 1st on Mute/Monkeytown. “Reminder” is out today on Digital Bundle, 10” out Feb 26th and 12” out March 18th. “Reminder” is available on streaming services and as an instant grat download with all iTunes preorders. The trio will take their impressive live show all over Europe and North America in support of this release. Pfadfinderei will join Moderat, taking the reins with visual direction. All dates are below.

Watch Moderat’s “Reminder” Video – https://youtu.be/cJwsNUoazUg

Stream Moderat’s “Reminder”: https://youtu.be/Gk21PS7gedI http://smarturl.it/ModeratReminderSptfy http://smarturl.it/ModeratReminderAM

Pre-order Moderat’s III and “Reminder”: via iTunes - http://smarturl.it/ModeratIII via Amazon - http://smarturl.it/ModeratIIIAmazon via Google Play - http://smarturl.it/ModeratIIIGooglePlay

Moderat Tour Dates (tix on sale via www.moderat.fm.): Mon. March 28 - , FR @ L’Olympia – SOLD OUT Tue. March 29 - Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso – SOLD OUT Wed. March 30 - Leipzig, DE @ Haus Auensee Thu. March 31 - Munich, DE @ Zenith Fri. April 1 - Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof Sat. April 2 - London, UK @ St John of Hackney – SOLD OUT Sun. April 3 - Bristol, UK @ Motion – SOLD OUT Tue. April 5 - Glasgow, UK @ ABC Wed. April 6 - Dublin, IE @ Victar Street Thu. April 7 - Brighton, UK @ Corn Exchange Fri. April 8 - Brussels, BE @ Cirque Royale – SOLD OUT Sat. April 9 - Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle Sun. April 10 - Copenhagen, DK @ Vega – SOLD OUT Thu. April 21 - Poznan, PL @ Hala 2 MTP Fri. April 22 - Warsaw, PL @ Progresja – SOLD OUT Sat. April 23 - Wroclaw, PL @ Eter Club Sun. April 24 - Budapest, HU @ Akvarium Tue. April 26 - Graz, AT @ Orpheum – SOLD OUT Wed. April 27 - Zürich, CH @ X-TRA Thu. April 28 - Milan, IT @ Alcatraz Fri. April 29 - Rome, IT @ Spazio900 Sat. April 30 - Marseille, FR @ Cabaret Aléatoire Sun. May 1 - Toulouse, FR @ Le Bikini Mon. May 2 - Bordeaux, FR @ Le Rocher Palmer Tue. May 3 - Nantes, FR @ Stereolux – SOLD OUT Thu. May 5 - Lausanne, CH @ LesDocks – SOLD OUT Sat. May 7 - Basel, CH @ Volkshaus Sun. May 8 - , DE @ LKA Longhoorn Thu. May 19 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall Fri. May 20 - Montreal, QC @ Metropolis – SOLD OUT Sat. May 21 - Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall Mon. May 23 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre Tue. May 24 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox Thu. May 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre Fri. May 27 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park Sat. May 28 - Bradley, CA @ Lightning in a Bottle Festival Mon. June 6 - Berlin, DE @ Velodrom Sat. August 13 - Bochum, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle Ritournelle Wed. Sep. 28 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall Thu. Sep. 29 – London, UK @ Brixton Academy Fri. Sep. 30 – Brussels, BE @ Forest National Sat. Oct. 1 – Amsterdam, NL @ Heineken Music Hall

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