Demixed

Demixed was released in 1992 on the Mute Records label as a compilation of tracks by the German experimental musician Holger Hiller. Hiller, a foundational figure in the Neue Deutsche Welle movement and a former member of the influential band Palais Schaumburg, utilized this project to revisit and rework earlier compositions, reflecting his interest in avant-garde sampling and unconventional song structures. The collection serves as an artifact of his shift toward a more sophisticated, production-heavy sound that defined his solo period throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The album was designed to capture the idiosyncratic aesthetic of Hiller’s work, which often blurred the lines between pop, sound collage, and academic minimalism. Released under the STUMM catalog series, the record reflects Mute’s reputation for supporting artists who prioritized sonic experimentation over commercial accessibility. While Hiller’s work has remained a niche interest for aficionados of industrial and experimental electronics, the release is regarded by critics as a coherent distillation of his creative methodology during the transition from the post-punk era to more digital-forward musical landscapes.