One of the key figures of Cologne, Germany's electronic music scene, Michael Mayer has a durable reputation as a remixer, DJ, and producer. He's released numerous well-received mix CDs (with 2002's Immer enduring as an all-time classic) and singles, as well as a handful of studio albums. The majority of his tracks have been released by Kompakt -- the legendary techno label and distributor he helps run with founder Wolfgang Voigt -- and Kompakt-related labels like New Trance Atlantic (NTA) and Kreisel 99. His own productions, whether dabbling in house or techno, tend to be mini...