Einmusik: "I always tried to stay very close and true"

Einmusik is the solo project of Berlin-based producer Samuel Kindermann and a key name in melodic techno and house. Since the early 2000s, he has shaped a distinctive sound built on layered melodies, deep atmosphere, and precise rhythmic structure, drawing influence from acts like Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk.

From his debut “Weekender” in 2003 to releases like “Jittery Heritage” and albums such as “5 A.M” and “Serenade,” his work has stayed focused on emotional depth and sonic detail. In 2008 he founded Einmusika Recordings, a Berlin label that expanded his impact beyond production into artist development and curation.

Einmusika Recordings has grown into a label where established names like Hernan Cattaneo, Ben Böhmer, and Joris Voorn sit לצד emerging artists. When you’re curating releases, what tells you a track—or an artist—belongs on Einmusika?

Since day one I’m responsible for the signings and therefore everything is connected to my taste. When the music makes me groove and dance in my studio and the artist is organically in our label universe, means somehow connected to us through channels and other label artists, there is a big chance for a release.

Your Cercle set at Preikestolen reached a huge audience and came out right before the world shut down. When you think back to that performance now, does it feel like a turning point or more like a snapshot of a different era?

The Cercle set definitely had and impact on my careeer and booking request and it also kept me in a way present through lock down. I still hear often from my followers how much this set had a positive impact on their lifes and to stay faithful in these strange times. I really appreciate these nice feedbacks, but of course the world kept on turning and after 7 years its not so much present any more.

With "Baba Marta", there’s a strong sense of storytelling in the sound. What was on your mind while working on it, and did you approach it differently from your past releases?

I was working on this song in the deepest winter times imagining a greener nature with warm sunshine in spring. A while ago I found out about the Bulgarian tradition of ‘Baba Marta’ (literally meaning is Grandma March) where everyone is celebrating the new season and the fading winter. Such a joyful festival and it was perfectly matching my vibe for this song.

You’ve been making music for over 20 years, and your sound has shifted without losing its core. Do you ever feel the need to break away from expectations—either your own or the audience’s?

My project Einmusik had its first release in 2003, that correct, but i’m making music and producing since 1996. I always tried to stay very close and true to my vision of sound and my very own feeling for music. Thats maybe why I hear often that people quickly hear my signature in my songs. Just currently a few younger DJs started playing my songs from 10 years ago. So cool. After such a long period of being creative I don’t mind so much expectations and critics. I’m just keep on doing what feels right for me.

You recently released a remix for Fjeka. What made you want to work on that track, and how did you reshape it to fit your own musical language?

I’ve been following Fejká for quite a while as I really love his unique musical approach. When he asked me to do a remix for him, I was all in. With ‘Azur’ I had the perfect match to express my own signature on top. After road-testing my remix for a while now, I’m glad it’s finally going to be released.

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