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# Counting with Martin Hossbach **Martin Hossbach** doesn't just license the Electronic Beats Magazine CD, he also presides over the aptly named record label *[Martin Hossbach][1]{: target="_blank"}*---the latest release being a collaboration between **Peaches** and **Rafael Horzon**. True Berlin. He is also the biggest Pet Shop Boys and New Order fan on the planet, and is often seen digging through Discogs for some highly limited [stuff][2]{: target="_blank"}. On the side he works as a movie soundtrack consultant. **1 memorable line in a film or song** "She's made you some kind of laughing stock / because you dance to disco and you don't like rock"---Pet Shop Boys, "Can You Forgive Her". **2 decisions I regret** 1\. I sold my woolen Champion hat I bought when I was 15 at the flea market three years ago. 2. Not having continued taking lessons in speaking Italian. **3 people that should collaborate** Let the people decide for themselves with whom they'd like to collaborate. **4 things I haven't done yet** 1\. Hiked on the Outer Hebrides 2. Learnt how to read a compass 3. Played all of Satie's "GymnopĂ©dies" 4. Bought a car **5 things I used to believe** 1\. A CD is the greatest medium there is. 2. A mountain bike is the best kind of bicycle there is. 3. I will always continue playing vinyl at home. 4. I should learn how to match beats when DJing. 5. Wearing a tie is uncomfortable. **6 hours ago** I got up and had two slices of toast and an espresso. **7 days I barely remember** I forget a lot (which I actually don't mind). **After 8 p.m.** I don't like to answer the phone. **My 9 lives:** Sadly, I've only got one. **10 bands I can't live without** Pet Shop Boys Tocotronic New Order Joy Division The Durutti Column The Smiths The Housemartins Talk Talk The The Eric B & Rakim [1]: http://www.martinhossbach.com [2]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/2012/10/24/kaufen-4/ 
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      <p><strong>Martin Hossbach</strong>&nbsp;doesn&rsquo;t just license the Electronic Beats Magazine CD, he also presides over the aptly named record label <em><a href="http://www.martinhossbach.com" target="_blank">Martin Hossbach</a></em>&mdash;the latest release being&nbsp;a collaboration between <strong>Peaches</strong> and <strong>Rafael Horzon</strong>. True Berlin. He is also the biggest Pet Shop Boys and New Order fan on the planet, and is often seen digging through Discogs for some highly limited <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/2012/10/24/kaufen-4/" target="_blank">stuff</a>. On the side he works as a movie soundtrack consultant.</p><p><strong>1 memorable line in a film or song</strong></p><p>&ldquo;She&rsquo;s made you some kind of laughing stock / because you dance to disco and you don&rsquo;t like rock&rdquo;&mdash;Pet Shop Boys, &ldquo;Can You Forgive Her&rdquo;.</p><p><strong>2 decisions I regret</strong></p><p>1. I sold my woolen Champion hat I bought when I was 15 at the flea market three years ago.<br>
      2. Not having continued taking lessons in speaking Italian.</p><p><strong>3 people that should collaborate</strong></p><p>Let the people decide for themselves with whom they&rsquo;d like to collaborate.</p><p><strong>4 things I haven&rsquo;t done yet</strong></p><p>1. Hiked on the Outer Hebrides<br>
      2. Learnt how to read a compass<br>
      3. Played all of Satie&rsquo;s &ldquo;Gymnop&eacute;dies&rdquo;<br>
      4. Bought a car</p><p><strong>5 things I used to believe</strong></p><p>1. A CD is the greatest medium there is.<br>
      2. A mountain bike is the best kind of bicycle there is.<br>
      3. I will always continue playing vinyl at home.<br>
      4. I should learn how to match beats when DJing.<br>
      5. Wearing a tie is uncomfortable.</p><p><strong>6 hours ago</strong></p><p>I got up and had two slices of toast and an espresso.</p><p><strong>7 days I barely remember</strong></p><p>I forget a lot (which I actually don&rsquo;t mind).</p><p><strong>After 8 p.m.</strong></p><p>I don&rsquo;t like to answer the phone.</p><p><strong>My 9 lives:</strong></p><p>Sadly, I&rsquo;ve only got one.</p><p><strong>10 bands I can&rsquo;t live without</strong></p><p>Pet Shop Boys<br>
      Tocotronic<br>
      New Order<br>
      Joy Division<br>
      The Durutti Column<br>
      The Smiths<br>
      The Housemartins<br>
      Talk Talk<br>
      The The<br>
      Eric B &amp; Rakim</p>
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# Counting with Martin Hossbach **Martin Hossbach**&nbsp;doesn't just license the Electronic Beats Magazine CD, he also presides over the aptly named record label *[Martin Hossbach][1]{: target="_blank"}*---the latest release being&nbsp;a collaboration between **Peaches** and **Rafael Horzon**. ...

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Wearing a tie is uncomfortable. **6 hours ago** . I got up and had two slices of toast and an espresso. **7 days I barely remember** I forget a lot (which I actually don't mind). **After 8 p.m.** I don't like to answer the phone. **My 9 lives:** Sadly, I've only got one. **10 bands I can'...