The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst have agreed to a multiyear contract extension reached a new deal late Wednesday night for the NBA championship executive and 2019 NBA exec of the year before his contract expired The Bucks have made the playoffs in all eight of Horst's seasons as general manager and have a .647 winning percentage -- second best in the NBA during that span, per ESPN Research. Horst, 42, started in basketball operations roles in Milwaukee and Detroit before being promoted to Bucks GM in 2017 "Just the news I've been waiting for," Bucks coach Doc Rivers said after Thursday's practice I just am a big believer in stability in organizations 15.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists on 65% shooting Horst's sometimes bold acquisitions have led to Antetokounmpo signing two extensions with the Bucks -- a five-year supermax contract in 2020 and then a three-year supermax extension in 2023 has yet to lead to the kind of results that Milwaukee envisioned when they made the trade The Bucks are still searching for their first playoff series win since the first round of the 2022 playoffs said the connection between the front office and coaching staff is the key to winning franchises and he lauded his connection with Horst since arriving in Milwaukee "It's the best connected I've been since I've been in Boston," Rivers said The team starts upstairs in front office first ESPN's Jamal Collier contributed to this report Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and Alter turn Asiat Park into a landscape of semi-permanent pavilions All of them reshape how the space is used during the rave and after it all images by Eline Willaert named after Sara Teasdale’s 1918 poem brings together artists like Marilyn Minter Minter’s video installation lights up a cooling tower with hyper-glam feminist aesthetics a live performance with gold-painted dancers and a soundscape he builds in real time Joshua Serafin turns a swamp-like setting into a participatory ritual And Taleb Vandeput suspends a massive textile banner shaped in community workshops across Asiat Park’s antenna tower There’s also a growing focus on legacy Atelier Fanelsa’s rotunda roof is made from invasive plants processed on-site developed with TUM’s bioregional lab Jean-Benoît Vétillard designs a new skatepark with Vilvoorde’s skating community Alter and Baukreisel collaborate on a youth meeting place And a metal cage by YRD.Works will be left to rust and rewild over five years.  Horst is a test site for new ways to share space and reimagine what cultural infrastructure can be the festival works with artists and architects to design the stages the 2025 edition spans a three-day festival and a summer-long exhibition wednesday | image by Jeroen Verrecht involving over 20 new commissions by artists the site-specific program is built around collaboration Projectie Asiat by Marilyn Minter and Lars Duchateau name: Horst Arts & Music 2025 | @horstartsandmusic 2025 expo dates: May 15 – September 7 AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst has agreed to a multiyear contract extension remains as the organization’s lead decision maker It’s just awesome,” coach Doc Rivers said later Thursday We have an amazing relationship and it just creates stability I’m just a big believer in stability in organizations sits at the top of Horst’s accomplishments signing Bobby Portis as a free agent and trading for PJ Tucker were Horst’s big moves that helped the Bucks win the franchise’s first title in 50 seasons Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has been central to the Bucks’ success over that time and he has agreed to two contract extensions — first a five-year supermax extension worth $228 million in 2020 and then another three-year supermax extension worth $186 million in 2023 — with Horst as Milwaukee’s GM when asked about the importance of the connection between the coach and general manager “I think it’s the key to winning franchises This is the best connected I’ve been since I’ve been in Boston — I was pretty connected with (Lawrence Frank) since I hired him — but it just matters so much for coaches The team starts upstairs first with the front office and coaches Since Horst took over as the general manager in June 2017 the Bucks have been the league’s second-winningest regular-season franchise with a 412-225 record (.647 winning percentage) But the team’s lack of playoff success since 2021 left some around the league wondering if Horst’s future in Milwaukee might be in danger if the Bucks fail to make a deep run this postseason the Bucks have struck a deal with Horst to continue building the roster Milwaukee has not gotten past the second round of the playoffs since its run to the title Injuries have played a significant role in the team’s lack of postseason success An important player — Khris Middleton in 2022 Antetokounmpo in ’23 and ’24 — has been on the sidelines for a majority of the series that they ended up losing in each of the last three postseasons This season was the first time the Bucks have not had home-court advantage in a first-round playoff series since Horst’s first season (2017-18) in charge of Bucks personnel decisions And the challenges in front of Horst might never be greater than what he will face this offseason as he tries to keep the Bucks in title contention Years of pushing for championships and using first-round draft capital to pull off two massive trades for point guards Holiday and Damian Lillard have left the Bucks’ coffers of draft assets nearly empty The restrictions of the Stepien Rule mean the Bucks still have first-round picks in 2026 but those picks are tied up in swaps with other teams and will likely leave those picks in the back half of the first round The next first-round pick the Bucks maintain full control over is their 2031 pick By trading Middleton to the Washington Wizards in February and taking back significantly less salary the Bucks got under the NBA’s punitive second apron and kept their 2032 first-round pick from getting “frozen” by the new rules the Bucks can move their 2031 or 2032 first-round picks starting on the night of the 2025 NBA Draft The Bucks’ collection of second-round picks is also running low the Bucks currently own Detroit’s second-round pick (No which they acquired from the Wizards in the Middleton deal They also have the rights to what could best be termed a “fake” second-round pick in the 2026 draft — the Utah Jazz’s second-round pick that will only convey to the Bucks if it lands between Nos 56 and 60 — as well as both of their second-round picks in 2031 and ’32 Horst will need to address considerable questions throughout the roster this offseason Kyle Kuzma and Tyler Smith are the only four players on the roster with guaranteed contracts for next season and Chris Livingston on non-guaranteed deals The Bucks have various rights to the rest of the players currently on the roster that will allow them to sign some of the players to larger contracts than the minimum but all of those players will be able to act as unrestricted free agents this offseason With Antetokounmpo continuing to play at an MVP level Horst will be expected to build a team that can contend for a championship next season Horst will have to navigate a complicated offseason and the pressure to get the Bucks back in the title conversation will be significant (Photo of Jon Horst: Stacy Revere / Getty Images) The Milwaukee Bucks have extended the contract of general manager Jon Horst for multiple years the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel learned on April 24 Horst had one year left on an extension signed in October 2021 was promoted to the general manager position in June 2017 after serving as the team’s director of basketball operations he built rosters that had the NBA’s best record in three seasons After hiring Mike Budenholzer as head coach and reshaping the roster around the emerging talents of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton in the summer of 2018 the Bucks went 60-22 in the 2018-19 season and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000-01 Horst was then named the NBA Executive of the Year and signed his first extension in June 2019 Following a massive trade for point guard Jrue Holiday in the 2020 offseason, the Bucks won the 2020-21 NBA title — their first in five decades. In October 2021, Horst was extended again, through the 2025-26 season. Horst first joined the organization in 2008 under former general manager John Hammond He was promoted after Hammond left for Orlando The Bucks have made the playoffs in each of Horst’s eight seasons as general manager and have a 412-225 (64.7%) record in the regular season and a 45-36 (55.6%) record in the postseason.The Bucks also won the 2024-25 Emirates NBA Cup. Milwaukee has been eliminated in the first or second round in six of those eight playoff trips, however, and has won fewer games in each of the last two years. Horst also has overseen the firing of head coach Jason Kidd (2017), along with the hirings and firings of Budenholzer (2018-23) and Adrian Griffin (2023). Current head coach Doc Rivers was hired in January 2024. One of Horst’s top accomplishments is that Antetokounmpo signed two extensions (2020, 2023) and Middleton re-signed twice (2019, 2023), keeping the Bucks’ championship window open for nearly a decade. Along with Holiday, Horst also acquired future Hall of Famer Damian Lillard and contributors such as P.J. Tucker and Grayson Allen via trade. Notable free-agent signings in Horst’s tenure include Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis Jr. and Pat Connaughton. The franchise's nine straight playoff appearances mark the second-best run in franchise history, behind the 12 from 1980 through 1991. *Eric Bledsoe was acquired just over a week into the regular season. The Milwaukee Bucks haven't drafted well since Jon Horst took the reigns as general manager back in 2017 Milwaukee's first round picks include DJ Wilson, who never panned out, Donte DiVincenzo, who has become a nice contributor elsewhere but never reached his full untapped potential with the Bucks, MarJon Beauchamp, who never consistently cracked the rotation and AJ Johnson, who didn't even last a full season with the team before being traded His second round picks have flashed some potential, such as Andre Jackson Jr. starting for a good chunk of this past season, but still, others like Jordan Nwora, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Tyler Smith and Chris Livingston, the highest-paid final pick of a draft ever have failed to emerge as second round steals like many hoped they could be The lack of draft success stories has undoubtedly hurt the Milwaukee Bucks, and with Horst earning a contract extension recently, it's a flaw he must find a way to overcome the Milwaukee Bucks likely won't be picking too high as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is in town they don't need to be to find legitimate talent One example that serves as a crushing reminder is Indiana's Andrew Nembhard a second-round pick who just torched Milwaukee in the postseason the Bucks didn't get any contributions from their draft picks during their recent defeat to the Pacers With Milwaukee's financial restraints not going anywhere adding low-cost talent through the draft will become a necessity moving forward the Bucks will have picks over the next several years if they decide to keep them and not pursue external talent something the former Executive of the Year is much better at The Bucks will have a first-round pick in 2026; it just depends on whether the New Orleans Pelicans want to swap it with their own They have other picks tied up in swaps with New Orleans Portland and Washington from trades involving Damian Lillard They also currently have their own first-rounders in 2031 and 2032 Hitting on draft picks could be the way forward in helping the Milwaukee Bucks balance both their veteran-oriented superstars and young It hasn't been Horst's strength during his time running things but he must find a way to bring in more young contributors via the draft when the opportunity presents itself for the Bucks Stay tuned for more Milwaukee Bucks analysis © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"61","src":"62","url":"63"},{"type":"60","value":"64"},"link","Minute 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consistently cracked the rotation and AJ Johnson, who didn't even last a full season with the team before being traded His second round picks have flashed some potential, such as Andre Jackson Jr. starting for a good chunk of this past season, but still, others like Jordan Nwora, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Tyler Smith and Chris Livingston, the highest-paid final pick of a draft ever The lack of draft success stories has undoubtedly hurt the Milwaukee Bucks, and with Horst earning a contract extension recently, it's a flaw he must find a way to overcome Milwaukee's shot-caller has some choices to make Speculation about whether he wants to stick with the Bucks or compete for a championship elsewhere figures to dominate the news cycle in Milwaukee until he makes a decision one way or the other John Hollinger of The Athletic is among the pundits to make the case that trading Antetokounmpo this offseason is the best path forward for the Bucks While he acknowledges it’s not an easy decision given what Giannis means to the franchise and the fact that the Bucks don’t control their own draft picks for the next several years Hollinger believes the organization isn’t in position to maximize the remaining years of the two-time MVP’s prime Eric Koreen of The Athletic contends that a player’s championship rings have become disproportionately weighed when evaluating a player’s legacy and argues that “time spent together” should be valued more highly than it is Lillard’s own move from Portland to Milwaukee shows that a trade to a would-be contender offers no guarantees adding that Dirk Nowitzki‘s career spent in Dallas feels “right” in retrospect even though he only won a single title with the Mavericks Antetokounmpo wasn’t ready to discuss his future after the Bucks lost Game 5 in Indiana on Tuesday “I’m not going to do this,” Giannis said when asked if he believes he can win another title in Milwaukee, per Jamal Collier of ESPN I wish I was still competing and going back and working out.” As we relayed on Wednesday Antetokounmpo is expected to meet soon with Bucks management to discuss his and the team’s future Portis is a guy that can help a lot of teams and isn’t trash… this team could be the best in the NBA if all healthy Unfortunately its all based on Embiid and George playing 74-76 gms but stating that a player’s championship rings have become disproportionately weighed when evaluating a player’s legacy like it’s a new thing is pretty funny and Steve Nash would like to have a word with you That’s all you ever hear when any pundits talk about them I don’t think Giannis would ask for a trade But at some point Bucks have to look out for franchise Giannis would definitely bring back a haul I don’t think Houston would trade Amen for Giannis A sleeper team to look at here is the Pelicans They control the Bucks 26 and 27 u 1sts and they have plenty of other 1sts to trade If the Bucks want to rebuild then it behooves them to work with New Orleans the Buck’s and 3 other firsts and all the seconds they have Log in Register Register The Bucks lost in the first round against Indiana last season as well and given the precarious situation they find themselves heading into this offseason rumors have hinted at possible changes in Milwaukee should the Bucks indeed get knocked out by the Pacers again Co-owners Lasry and Jamie Dinan did want Zanik That search did not yield an outside candidate that all three agreed on That move has not worked out nearly as well and it has cost Milwaukee quite a bit of roster flexibility and draft capital Still, the Bucks haven't wavered on Horst as their top basketball executive. Last offseason, the Bucks reportedly denied Horst permission to speak with the Detroit Pistons about their top job Horst had previously worked for the Pistons but Milwaukee kept him in place and Detroit hired Trajan Langdon instead Now the Bucks have front office consistency heading into an absolutely vital offseason. Starting center Brook Lopez is set to become a free agent A handful of other important Bucks have player options and rumors that Antetokounmpo might eventually force a trade still loom large Either the Bucks will attempt to rebuild a contender around Antetokounmpo and Lillard with limited assets and cap flexibility or they will have to navigate potentially moving on from one or both and resetting this era of Bucks basketball SUBMIT A STORY IDEA SUBSCRIBE The University of Arizona announced Friday that Horst Hahn, an esteemed materials scientist and foreign member of the National Academy of Engineering, has joined the university as a special advisor to the senior vice president for Research, Innovation & Impact.  Hahn will serve as strategic architect for the university's fusion energy research initiatives interdisciplinary program that drives scientific innovation and fosters impactful collaborations and partnerships with academic institutions Department of Energy and the private sector.  His appointment aligns with the university's commitment – supported by the Arizona Board of Regents – to positioning itself and Southern Arizona as a global leader in fusion energy engineering workforce development and commercialization U of A President Suresh Garimella has identified the university's work in fusion energy as a strategic imperative Hahn has had a distinguished career in materials science and engineering with decades of experience leading transformative research in advanced materials His election to the National Academy of Engineering recognizes his contributions to the field including the development of novel materials with applications in energy and industrial technology.  National Academy of Inventors and the Materials Research Society as well as a Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering and the Indian National Science Academy He also is an Honorary Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences a Bengalurua member of the Leopoldina – the German Academy of Sciences and a member of the European Academy of Sciences His work has earned him several prestigious awards including the Robert Franklin Mehl Award from The Minerals Metals & Materials Society and the Heyn Denkmünze of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde – the highest award from the German Society for Materials Science including executive director of the Institute of Nanotechnology at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany head of the KIT-TUD Joint Research Laboratory for Nanomaterials at Germany's Technical University of Darmstadt and founding director of Germany's Helmholtz Institute Ulm for Electrochemical Energy Storage His research focuses on high-entropy materials printed electronics and energy storage solutions and he has about 600 peer-reviewed publications and more than 70 patents Hahn's expertise in materials science and deep knowledge of energy technologies make him an invaluable asset to our research leadership team," said Tomás Díaz de la Rubia "His contributions will drive our fusion engineering and commercialization initiatives forward reinforcing the university's commitment to tackling global grand challenges while advancing innovation that supports Arizona's economic growth and workforce development." building collaborative networks and ensuring that the university's fusion energy engineering and technology initiatives align with national energy priorities and the drive to commercialize fusion energy in the next decade He will cultivate strategic partnerships with industry research organizations and other academic institutions while providing expert guidance to university leadership on trends and advancements in fusion energy research.  Hahn will play a key role in shaping interdisciplinary research teams and securing competitive grants from agencies such as the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation CONTACT US SUBSCRIBE We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and 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a tent where they’d just whack a DJ on stage and turn on a few lights It was all very generic and not really creative What was the music scene like where you were growing up but I moved to Brussels eight years ago There wasn’t really a music scene there So I often went to Brussels and Leuven which were the two key cities for clubbing London – you really start to see the different scenes and what you’re missing in your hometown We were inspired by lots of different places and tried to distil that into festival form How has Horst evolved over the last few years?It’s continuously evolving We’re very DIY and Horst is one of the few independent festivals of this size most festivals are part of a bigger company we are still a team that wants to do things differently and we’re always trying to reinvent ourselves we really rapidly saw loads of interest come from abroad – people from London which is really cool.Who comes the most?Definitely British people We don’t hire a company to help build Horst – we do everything with volunteers in the week leading up to it and a lot of people travel from overseas to come and do that which has been a great word of mouth way to get more people to come Volunteers go home and tell their friends about the whole experience and the next year they come back Tell us about the line-up for this year… We always have a mix of homegrown talent this reflects the inspiration we take from scenes in London Then we also get smaller acts to play big slots rather than just having locals opening a stage It’s about seeing which DJs work well in clubs and whether it would work to bring them to a festival This affects how we design the stages – they’re basically miniature clubs Curating the line-up is always based on good feeling – that is the most important thing but I also want to do something new each year and keep surprising them There is one stage that’s always played really hard and fast trancey stuff Some people wouldn’t even look at the line-up they’d just stand there for three days and know they’d have fun This year I’ve done a complete overhaul of that stage with a completely different genre but I’m convinced people will be pleasantly surprised surely you’re keen to discover something new right?What is the Horst vibe going to be this year?There will be two key pillars These genres used to be very male-dominated there’s a lot of female energy that’s breathing fresh life into things.What are you most proud to have achieved with the festival?When people say they don’t even look at the line-up – they just buy the ticket anyway They have confidence in us to deliver a good time and for Horst to help them escape the harsh realities of the world We're here for you 24 hours a day: 1-800-275-2332 Relieve your family the burden of making difficult decisions during a time of great stress and grief you will save money and give peace of mind to your family and loved ones at a time when they will need it most call (319) 393-8000 or toll free at 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These four simple words drive everything we do at Cedar Memorial it's our goal to embrace you and your family with beauty Horst will always be remembered for his quick smile Horst adored his family and demonstrated his values through a steadfast commitment to his family and work.  with his Aunt and Uncle due to the conditions of World War II where he spent his remaining teenage years.  They fell in love and became engaged in early 1956 1957.  Horst had a passion for starting a new life and creating a better opportunity for his family Horst and Reiny bravely escaped Eastern Germany on a livestock train in July 1956 leaving family and friends behind to begin again in the West.  through a sponsorship of the Lutheran Church Horst worked as a lab technician at the Children’s Hospital while completing his college education He arrived in the United States not speaking English although he would always keep his wonderful German accent.  Horst was always proud of his life in the United States and was passionate about blending the best of American life while incorporating his German heritage.   Given Horst’s commitment and aptitude Peter Vlad became his professional mentors in New York Thomson on a research program that supported infants undergoing open-heart surgery to create the department of pediatric cardiology Horst was dedicated and passionate about his work at the University of Iowa Hospital's pediatric cardiology department for nearly 35 years Horst made numerous friends and was often seen at the local German Stammtisch where he would spend time with his peers and enjoy his favorite German beer Horst became an accomplished and competitive tennis player continuing to play the game well into his seventies for which he held season tickets for over 50 years Norbert (Kimberly) and Thomas (Diane); and grandchildren Phone: 319-393-8000Toll Free: 800-275-2332Fax: 319-393-9047 Phone: 319-393-8004Toll Free: 877-638-2622 Copyright © 2025 Cedar Memorial. All rights reserved | Web Application by Informatics, Inc. | Pay OnlineEC2AMAZ-JURNIGD This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page a onetime head of the International Monetary Fund who became a popular German president before stunning the country by resigning abruptly in a flap over comments about the country's military died Saturday morning in Berlin after a short illness the office of current German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a statement Köhler was little known to most Germans and a stranger to front-line politics before he won the presidency His nomination was greeted by the mass-circulation daily Bild with the headline "Horst Who?" he built up high popularity ratings once in the job something that he achieved in part by positioning himself as an outsider to the country's political elite He occasionally refused to sign bills into law due to constitutional concerns and didn't always make himself popular with the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel whose choice he was for the presidency — a largely ceremonial job but often seen as a source of moral authority Köhler was elected before Merkel came to power at a time when Germany was struggling to come to terms with labor market reforms and welfare state cuts He said Germans must not rest on past achievements and said he was "deeply convinced Germany has the strength for change." Köhler agreed to dissolve parliament and grant struggling then-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder an unusual early election He declared that Germany faced "giant challenges" and that "our future and the future of our children is at stake." but nearly blew a huge poll lead after her talk of deeper reform turned off voters Köhler also talked less of economic change in later years and was strongly critical of financial markets during the banking and economic crisis — describing them as a "monster" that hadn't yet been tamed Amid criticism that he appeared to have little to say after winning a second term Köhler resigned in dramatically abrupt fashion on May 31 He cited criticism over a radio interview he gave following a visit to German troops in Afghanistan he said that for a country with Germany's dependency on exports military deployments could be "necessary .. That was taken by many as relating to Germany's unpopular mission in Afghanistan although his office later said he was referring to anti-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia Many wondered whether that was the real reason for the sometimes thin-skinned Koehler's resignation with critics speculating that he had simply become fed up with a lack of backing from Merkel — for whom his resignation was an embarrassment Köhler won praise for trying to draw attention to the needs of Africa He became the second German president to address Israel's parliament telling the Knesset: "I bow my head in shame and humility before the victims" of the Holocaust Köhler also paid attention to relations with eastern neighbor Poland making it the first foreign destination of both of his two terms and saying he would like the country to become as important a partner for Germany as France the son of ethnic German farmers from Romania His family fled to Germany after the war — first to Leipzig in what became communist East Germany Köhler had a long record as an efficient behind-the-scenes official he worked for more than a decade in the Finance Ministry under Chancellor Helmut Kohl who once called him "a treasure" and relied on him in economic diplomacy He helped draft the legal framework for Europe's single currency and played a role in negotiating German reunification in 1990 He later served as president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Köhler emerged as Schröder's backup choice for the IMF leadership He won American support after Berlin's first candidate was rejected by the United States as too lightweight Treasury Secretary John Snow later praised Köhler's tenure saying that "he transformed the institution in terms of its transparency .. and worked to develop better crisis prevention tools and more effective crisis management." brought him back to Germany as her surprise choice for the presidency four years later securing his election by a parliamentary assembly In a letter of condolence to Köhler's wife President Steinmeier wrote Saturday that "many people in our country will mourn with you For in Horst Köhler we have lost a highly esteemed and extremely popular person who achieved great things — for our country and in the world." his belief in the strength of our country and in the energy and creativity of its people that won him so many hearts But it was also his often clear and by no means always comfortable admonitions and speeches that won him recognition," Steinmeier wrote Become an NPR sponsor Try a different filter or a new search keyword !K7 founder Horst Weidenmüller was a hero of underground music when the idea of “underground music” is often co-opted by PR companies and brands But to look back at Weidenmüller’s life and work is to see a true stalwart of independent a legend who never lost sight of the community spirit that animated his vision of the underground What started as his “X-Series” quickly evolved into Weidenmüller’s most famous creation, the DJ-Kicks series. DJ-Kicks is synonymous with dance music, an institution that Resident Advisor had no qualms about naming “the longest-running and most popular commercial mix series in the world.” Over two decades on from the inaugural edition in 1993 it remains a crucial archive of dance music’s history and perhaps the highest CV accolade for any aspiring DJ “DJ-Kicks is some kind of documentation of the history of electronic music and its participants from the last two decades and moving forward,” Nieuweboer says But while it’s easy to wax lyrical about the series—indeed we do exactly that below—it only represents a portion of Weidenmüller’s vision !K7 created its own ecosystem of independent music and as the label went on to become a home for all sorts of electronic music part of what made Weidenmüller such an essential figure was his dedication to the community that birthed it Whether advocating for his own label or brainstorming collective solutions to the disruptive effects of Napster he never lost sight of his commitment to the underground Nieuweboer sheds light on these efforts: “Around 2000 IMPALA (Independent Music Companies Association) and Horst quickly realized that we as a community can only reach our goals when we stand together who neglected to pay independent labels any compensation for the usage and broadcasting of their videos After a realization of the threat to take down all videos they quickly turned around and agreed on a compensation model.” Weidenmüller’s initial success in advocating for the collective value of independent labels grew his resolve, and he continued to fight against the monopolization and homogenization of the music industry amid the rise of platform capitalism. To that end, he was one of the founding members of MERLIN another collective of independent labels that included Beggar’s Group and Sub Pop that fought for better payment and contracts with direct-streaming platforms In the past few years, Weidenmüller had set his sights on new territory, becoming a staunch advocate for environmental sustainability in the music sector; his was one of the first independent labels to hire an in-house climate team and to confront industry greenwashing Weidenmüller’s death at the too-young age of 60 is a tragedy that was felt all over the music industry While it is impossible to truly grasp the extent of his legacy below we attempt to scratch the surface with some essential releases from the extended !K7 world Ask any DJ or electronic music producer for their favorite DJ-Kicks mix and you’ll get a different answer from the synthetic soul of Detroit to the broken bass of London to the euphoria of European festivals Anything like an objective “Best of” list is impossible but here are a few crucial mixes from the catalog There will never be another duo like Kemistry and Storm This mix was released just three months before the tragic passing of Kemistry and it showcases the two of them at their absolute finest The first (and only) drum & bass release in the series it is an adrenaline-filled rollercoaster trip through a genre that was still defined by dark clubs and even darker basslines The mixing feels alchemical across the mix as the two slam through records that have all now ascended to the pantheon of classics I was 15 when Tiga‘s DJ-Kicks came out but an older friend’s brother had the CD and would play it while driving us to school in the morning but the mix felt like a portal into a completely alternate future made of polished chrome surfaces While the type of Gigolo electro house that Tiga made is a bit trite now at the time it truly sounded like a broadcast from the coolest person in the world What has made the DJ-Kicks series so endearing is the fact that Weidenmüller gave DJs the platform to play it as straight or as strange as they liked. James Holden‘s mix takes the latter approach fusing disco-flecked house with his own tunes and remixes (his Mogwai remix can still send a dancefloor into a tailspin) The mix itself is a masterclass in just how far someone could push the envelope the record offers a window into the dance music oddball’s soul House music, at its Platonic best, is meant to make you feel good. At least, that’s Honey Dijon’s approach to genre in her recent entry into the series The mix is fairly straightforward and linear in its approach but there is a remarkable attention to detail and mood as she connects the dots between house music’s past In the age of the algorithm-created playlist Dijon’s music is a reminder of how intimate knowledge of a genre’s DNA will always be secondary to that ineffable hunt for “vibe.” While !K7 is inseparable from DJ-Kicks series the latter has never outshone the label’s own prolific output Weidenmüller was instrumental in championing all varieties of dance music Originally released on !K7 in 1995 and digitally reissued by Acacia in 2021 Kelli Hand’s debut album is as timeless as house records come There is something particularly elastic about the way K-Hand approaches production; the drums don’t hit as much as they bounce across the stereo field and many of the synths sound like rubber bands contorting into alien shapes Throw in a couple of down-and-dirty acid lines with the occasional disco sample and each of these tracks sounds as good now as it did then Long before Spotify figured out a way to monetize moods, there were the quintessential tastemakers of laid-back groove: the Viennese duo Kruder & Dorfmeister The K&D Sessions comprises two original tracks by the duo as well as 19 remixes K&D’s take on Bones Thugs N’ Harmony’s “1st of Tha Month,” and a collaboration with stoned dub kings Rockers Hi-Fi among them The collection masterfully explores the full spectrum of downtempo and funky Held together by the pair’s charming sense of humor it’s a masterpiece of easy listening that’s anything but background music It’s easy to see what Weidenmüller saw in Cobblestone Jazz The group approached house and techno somewhere between a jazz improvisation group and a punk band The group didn’t miss on their run of releases for the label but 23 Seconds remains a fan favorite for that delicate almost ballerina-like arpeggio that coasts in and out of “Saturday Night.” If you need proof that Weidenmüller never took his foot off the gas, Plot Twist, is exihibit A. The shapeshifting, genre-agnostic, queer disciple of the bass, CCL turned in their debut solo release for the label late last year and immediately drew a line in the sand Every song is filled with intricate sonic detailing that moves from the terrestrial to the bodily There is often a sense that dance music is static and regressive but CCL’s record is a reminder that there is still plenty of uncharted territory A parting note—we’d be remiss not to mention Weidenmüller’s eventual team-up with Strut and oddball tunes; they were brought under the !K7 umbrella in 2008 expanding Weidenmüller’s wonderful and strange world as a result citing sources who spoke with the network’s Shams Charania It’s a meeting that takes place every year but the upcoming version will be anything but routine if Antetokounmpo decides he needs to leave Milwaukee to be part of a title contender it will have enormous ramifications for the franchise and the league It’s easy to see how he could reach that conclusion after Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles in Game 4 of their playoff series The recovery process usually takes a year or more so Lillard is unlikely to play next season but his $54.1MM salary will remain on the team’s books along with a $58.5MM player option for 2026/27 That and a shortage of draft capital will limit the Bucks’ ability to improve the roster this summer Antetokounmpo, who won a title with Milwaukee in 2021, is determined to capture at least one more before he retires. Collier notes that he discussed that topic earlier this month on a podcast hosted by his brother “Me not having a second championship — I look back at my career and everybody can say if I am not able to help my team win a second ring I’m letting down myself,” Giannis said in which the Bucks squandered late leads in regulation and overtime But he was easily the best player in the series 14.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists on 62% shooting as he was healthy for the playoffs for the first time in three years Collier points out that Antetokounmpo has shown loyalty to Milwaukee whenever he’s had a chance to leave signing a super-max extension in 2020 and another deal in 2023 that runs through the 2027/28 season the team enters this offseason in a much different position and Antetokounmpo may determine that his best chance to win is to go elsewhere That statement from him comes off as a bit out of touch “I have one championship so I don’t care if we lose.” Oh yea that sounds soooo much better If he was being honest he would have said negative feedback about Kuzma… the two Championship comment kinda suggests that a trade request is coming soon aging roster and $50M+ in dead cap money via the Dame injury Giannis know this team is closer to rebuild than to competing He’s been loyal to the Bucks and helped win the team a Championship He’s earned the right to want to go to a team more likely to contend in the near future at this point Amidst the anxiety of being down 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks shared the news that Jon Horst has been signed to a multiyear extension: Horst has been GM of the Bucks since 2017 after spending nine years here as the Director of Basketball Operations (and a hot year in Detroit as the Manager of Basketball Operations) you might have noticed that the Bucks have been pretty successful racking up a hefty win percentage and a little ole championship Horst played a big role in acquiring the pieces needed for said championship and he won Executive of the Year in 2019 as those pieces began to coalesce There have been varying levels of quibbles over various aspects of his portfolio including his drafting (despite limited quality picks) 59% of Bucks fans polled approved of the job that he is doing as the Bucks’ GM—outpacing both Doc Rivers’ performance as coach (unsurprisingly lol) as well as the current Bucks’ title chances A large part of that is that one Giannis Antetokounmpo remains a Buck despite the collective frothing of the association’s vultures The Bucks are in a tough spot in this series and heads very well may roll based on how the rest of the playoffs goes And we here at Brew Hoop are no monolith in our views of Horst with some giving him laurels and some advocating for him to follow Jae Crowder and others out the door (perhaps the Shanghai Sharks are looking to fill out their front office) But some of us—and more importantly the Bucks organization—believe that he is a net positive or at least low on the list of issues that this team faces We congratulate Horst on his extension and will continue our vigilant examination of his tenure the widely respected founder and CEO of the prominent Germany-born independent music company !K7 The company confirmed the news in a social media post today (February 10) noting that “after a serious illness,” Weidenmüller “has left us far too soon” The statement from !K7 continued: “His vision and dedication shaped !K7 since 1985 into what it is today and his legacy will continue to inspire us “Beyond his role at !K7, Horst was a passionate advocate for the independent music community. As a long-standing board member of Merlin and IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association he played a vital role in strengthening and championing the independent sector on a global scale His contributions have left a lasting impact on the industry and will not be forgotten We will honour his memory by carrying forward the work and values he instilled in us “!K7 remains committed to continuing his vision with the same passion and integrity that he embodied We kindly ask to respect his family’s privacy at this time.” !K7 originally started as a music-video production company working with artists like Nick Cave and Mudhoney it launched the DJ-Kicks mix series following on from several X-Mix albums culminating in the release of DJ-Kicks: Kruder & Dorfmeister as well as collaborations with artists like Peggy Gou and his legacy will continue to inspire us.” and expanded in 2001 with the specialist London-based label Strut joining the group followed by Eternal Source of Light and Soul Bank Music while growing its artist and label services !K7’s global presence has grown to include offices in New York and London in addition to its flagship office in Berlin The company has released music ranging from Sun Ra The company also recently received achieved B Corp status In December, Weidenmüller was named as the recipient of IMPALA’s Outstanding Contribution award IMPALA said that it decided to recognize Horst Weidenmüller at a recent board meeting acknowledging his “crucial role” in the European independent sector and a career spanning close to 40 years advocating for the value of independent music rights Commenting on receiving IMPALA’s Outstanding Contribution award Weidenmüller said at the time: “I am touched to receive IMPALA’s award !K7’s culture and values translates into all of my work inclusion or digital and beyond.”Music Business Worldwide Stay on top of the real stories shaping the music industry: Join over 60,000 industry professionals who rely on MBW's FREE daily newsletter and alert emails for essential insights and breaking news The Bucks put their confidence behind their GM The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported The franchise has made the playoffs during all eight seasons of his tenure while posting a .647 winning percentage Horst’s top achievements in Milwaukee include winning the 2021 NBA title and NBA Executive of the Year in 2019 Charania recounted some of the biggest moves Horst has made in the Bucks front office including his 2023 offseason trade for Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard the architect of the Bucks’ 2021 championship — their first in 50 years — has made several signature transactions as the leader of the franchise’s basketball operations he led the hiring of head coach Mike Budenholzer and signed Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis as free agents and then he landed Damian Lillard in a blockbuster deal right before the 2023 NBA season The Bucks finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, landing them the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference for the NBA Playoffs Milwaukee is behind 2-0 to the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series Game 3 is scheduled to tip off Friday evening in Milwaukee Reporting by Victoria Waldersee; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved MILWAUKEE -- Bucks general manager Jon Horst said trading franchise cornerstone Khris Middleton after 12 seasons in Milwaukee was "the hardest transaction" he has made as an executive but did so to "maximize the window" for a championship "It's still the awesome responsibility to try to take this franchise and maximize the window that we have now as best we can," Horst told reporters Monday night, before his team's 125-111 loss to the Golden State Warriors "What we think gives us the best chance to win and figure out how to continue winning going forward There's a very narrow set of opportunities that we felt that we could do that had been with the Bucks since the 2013-14 season and was part of the 2020-21 championship team he missed the first 21 games of this season after undergoing offseason surgery on both ankles and has been slow to regain his form -- he's averaging his fewest points (12.6) since his first season with the Bucks and was playing his fewest minutes (23.2) since he was a rookie Horst said Middleton's availability did not have much impact on his decision to make the move I think we're deeper in the spots we needed to be deeper," Horst said "This gave us an opportunity to diversify a little bit to kind of put money and talent and roster spots in other places where I thought we needed help." Though the Middleton-Kuzma exchange was the headliner Horst said he did not view the deal as a comparison of the two players but instead as a chance for the Bucks to build a more well-rounded roster Milwaukee also acquired Sims for more frontcourt depth and added guard Kevin Porter Jr. in a separate deal allowing them to be active on the buyout market for the rest of the season although that's the easy thing to do," Horst said "It's the team before the trade deadline and the team after the trade deadline and to be determined with an open roster spot that we felt like in totality we positioned ourselves to have a better run this year That doesn't do anything to diminish the three-time All-Star everything that Khris Middleton was for this franchise for over a decade." the Bucks got below the second apron of the collective bargaining agreement which gives Milwaukee more flexibility to improve its roster Horst acknowledged that as an added perk but not the driving force behind the trade "We believe that this gives us a better chance to win this year," he said "It happens to also put us under the second apron which gives us some benefits going forward And we'll hopefully maximize those benefits his assist numbers and box score stats may not always show his impact but he just passes to move the ball," Horst said "He's up there with Giannis in terms of effectiveness and efficiency and frequency and transition There's a big gap between Giannis and the rest of our team and that statistic So another player that can get out and go with a ball I think we strongly believe that he's in his prime "We can see better basketball from Kyle Kuzma than we have the last couple of years Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker and the Bucks have made several trades in the last few years to try to get that done in each of the last couple of years has yielded mixed results The Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season they find themselves down 0-2 to the same Pacers team that took them out of the playoffs a year ago despite Antetokounmpo putting up great numbers Read more: Bucks Are Absolutely Wasting Giannis Antetokounmpo the Bucks decided to give GM Jon Horst a contract extension despite this team struggling in the playoffs Fans did not have a good reaction to this news ripping the organization for making this decision while they struggle to win a playoff game can anybody explain to me how this makes any sense at all An absolute abomination….Jon Horst has done his best to destroy the franchise every move he’s made since acquiring Jrue Holiday has depleted our assets or taken the Bucks further from a championship Some fans even wondered if the extension could somehow be voided if they end up losing Antetokounmpo because he demands a trade out of the organization Is the extension voided if the Bucks lose Giannis It's hard to blame fans for feeling this way based on recent results The Bucks have not been able to replicate the success of the 2021 championship Horst was the architect of that 2021 team that won the franchise's first title in 50 years He deserves a massive amount of credit for doing that Fans won't be happy with this result unless the Bucks are able to come back and win this series against Indiana More Bucks news: Damian Lillard Says Crucial Element of Bucks Game Can Shift Series If Horst does end up trading Antetokounmpo he had better only do so because he asked for a trade this could turn into a Nico Harrison situation Horst knows that time is running out before Antetokounmpo gets too frustrated and asks out He needs to surround him with players who can help him win more titles as soon as possible Horst is a former Executive of the Year and is still one of the youngest general managers in the NBA More Milwaukee Bucks news: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Has NSFW Rant After Falling 0-2 vs. Pacers Bucks Surprisingly Give GM Jon Horst Massive Contract Extension For more news and notes on the Milwaukee Bucks, visit Milwaukee Bucks on SI. RYAN STANO Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst talks about the firing of coach Adrian Griffin before an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday drives the ball past Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Trading Middleton to the Washington Wizards brought forward Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee and put the Bucks under the second salary-cap apron giving them the flexibility to make other moves during the offseason The Bucks entered Monday fifth in the Eastern Conference standings Horst said getting under the second apron wasn’t a primary concern for the Bucks He said he believes the moves he made last week should make Milwaukee more dangerous this season adding that ownership didn’t ask him to lower the payroll “They’ve done nothing but resource this team and want to win,” said Horst What do we do to try to win this year?’ And we believe that this gives us a better chance to win this year It happens to also put us under the second apron which gives us some benefits going forward.” The biggest move sent one of the most accomplished players in Bucks history out of town “It has to be the hardest thing transactionally that I’ve ever done Horst said he didn’t consult with Antetokounmpo about the trade Antetokounmpo referred to Middleton as a brother but said he understood the business side of the move “I’m willing to live with him either agreeing or disagreeing with it and whatever the aftermath of that is because it’s my job,” Horst said “And this time around it wasn’t the right thing to talk to him about it And I also have not talked to him about it afterwards yet It’s a business and my job’s really hard a few times a year Horst said Middleton’s health played only a “minimal factor” in his thought process at the deadline The Bucks also sent 2024 first-round pick AJ Johnson to Washington The trade also included draft compensation for both teams Horst said he believes the Bucks improved by getting deeper at the spots they needed to address with the ability to play at least four positions on offense and three on defense “He just plays with a pace and a speed and athleticism that we think will really help us against the teams we have to beat in the playoffs,” Horst said The 29-year-old Kuzma is shooting 41.6% overall 28.2% from 3-point range and 60.8% on free throws — all career lows Horst noted that other players have improved their percentages once they get to Milwaukee and get better shots from playing alongside Antetokounmpo He believes Porter also can become more efficient “I think we have taken bets in the past and brought people into a culture with great veterans .. and we feel like we’ve helped people,” Horst said “I think we have an opportunity to help Kevin Porter continue on the path of what he’s on From protecting pro-growth tax provisions to fighting the regulatory onslaught and an imbalanced trade environment – the NAM is working hand in hand with manufacturers to engage officials candidates and more Americans to take action on an agenda that’s going to address our most pressing issues expand opportunity for the workforce and make our country’s competitiveness more resilient than ever which aims to provide exclusive insights and inspirational leadership perspectives for small and medium-sized manufacturers HORST Engineering President and CEO Scott Livingston shares what makes his leadership style successful the accomplishments he’s the most proud of where he see his company in the next five years and more Q: What is one lesson or insight you’ve gained in leadership that you haven’t widely shared before but that has been a key part of your and/or your company’s success Livingston: “My leadership approach is borne out of my experience with family business It’s hard to explain how much knowledge you absorb when you grow up in an entrepreneurial family You soak in the knowledge without even realizing it When people ask me why our family is high functioning and harmonious I cite the humility of my father as one of the keys He was fortunate to experience the transition from Generation 1 to Generation 2 as the successor and that informed him when it came time for our transition from Generation 2 to Generation 3 My leadership approach is a blend of styles learned from my grandfather plus many fantastic nonfamily team members and was able to develop my own approach our family business consultants helped me understand an important lesson My grandfather put business in front of family and then ranked his personal well-being last then the business and their personal well-being last but I learned early on that if I focused on my personal success Q: Can you share a quote or mantra that defines your approach to leadership How has this mantra influenced your decision-making and leadership Livingston: “‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.’― Dr. Seuss, ‘The Lorax.’ I keep several copies of ‘The Lorax’ in my office and around the factory has the potential to create unintended environmental side effects making it challenging to achieve true sustainability This ethic was espoused by Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia I apply the mantra to my conservation- and environmental-oriented mindset but also to my broader philosophy about business and leadership The idea is embedded in HORST Engineering’s core purpose that includes the phrase ‘we help people fly safely,’ as well as in our core values.” Q: What accomplishments at your organization are you the most proud of and why Livingston: “I’m proud of our family business ownership model that has lasted three generations Our values are built into the DNA of the culture I’m proud of the people who have been promoted to positions with more responsibility because they are making an impact I’m most proud of our incredibly high quality We are constantly striving for zero defects That is a lot harder to achieve than most realize We manufacture some of the most precise small parts from the most difficult materials in quantities so low that it would seem impossible to succeed Q: Where do you see your company in the next five years We emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic with a renewed focus on process improvement and diversification launched a factory expansion and then the aerospace industry got hammered by the pandemic-induced recession we are well-positioned with a new factory completed in 2021 that has room for growth We are investing heavily in people development Aerospace and defense will remain the mainstay of our part offerings but success will be achieved when we balance that with business from other mission-critical industries Even though our product portfolio is a crazy mix of low-volume parts we will find ways to automate and streamline we will be doing career pathing while graduating people from our own training programs This includes critical roles like CNC machinists and quality inspectors We will build a company that is more resilient to future down cycles Q: What are the past three books that you’ve read or podcasts that you’ve listened to that you would recommend to your peers and why Livingston: “I absorb a lot of content from all angles on a variety of topics Books I’ve read or listened to recently are ‘Titan,’ ‘The Boys in the Boat’ and ‘Unreasonable Hospitality.’ ‘Titan’ is the fascinating life history of John D lent his copy of ‘The Boys in the Boat’ to me It’s about the 1936 Olympic gold medal–winning crew from the University of Washington The Great Depression–era history was fascinating I’ve had a long endurance sports career and draw inspiration from stories like this ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’ taught me some wonderful business lessons related to people management and customer service Three highlights include ‘The Rich Roll Podcast,’ the ‘Consummate Athlete Podcast’ and the ‘Check 6 Podcast.’ The first is about many things but you could generally refer to it as ‘personal development.’ The second is specific to endurance sports The third is one of my favorite aerospace industry shows and I just listened to a multi-podcast series on Freakonomics Radio about the insane cost of higher education and the college admissions process Our oldest child is a high school senior and in the middle of this process and I found the topic to be super-interesting.” The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) represents 14,000 member companies from across the country We are the nation’s most effective resource and influential advocate for manufacturers © 2025 National Association of Manufacturers Ella is survived by three sisters: Marjorie Horst of Salem New Mexico; Verna (Ivan) Weaver of Mifflintown Pa.; and three brothers: Stanley (Leah) of Columbiana two sisters: Janet (Rogelio) Pichiya and Lydia (Lloyd) Martin Elizabeth (Leon) Horst preceded her in death Ella was a special aunt to 49 nieces and nephews She spent many years serving the elderly as a caregiver Ella was a lifetime resident of Columbiana and a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church The family wishes to thank Covington Skilled Nursing and Southern Hospice for making Ella’s last days comfortable Thank you also to the many friends and church family who supported her on her cancer journey Visitation will be held at Mount Joy Mennonite Church Funeral services will be at the same location at 10 a.m The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Ohio | https://www.morningjournalnews.com | 308 Maple Street After raising $165 million in an investment round last year, valuing it at $1 billion, Create Music Group is continuing its acquisition spree this time buying Berlin-headquartered independent music company !K7 Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The independent music company said the acquisition is aimed at preserving the legacy of !K7 founder Horst Weidenmüller, who passed away in February at the age of 60 Weidenmüller was a German music executive who founded !K7 in 1985 in Berlin. He also served on the boards of IMPALA and Merlin having grown from an electronic music label into a multifaceted music company offering a range of services for artists and labels !K7 has grown into a global force while staying true to its independent spirit.” !K7 has grown into a global force while staying true to its independent spirit,” said !K7 CEO Tom Nieuweboer “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for !K7 allowing us to scale our vision while staying true to our core values of independent artistry Create Music Group revealed that the acquisition had been in the works before Weidenmüller’s passing In a statement attributed to Weidenmüller before his death “This transition is a deeply personal one for me “Create Music Group shares our commitment to artists and I am confident that this partnership will strengthen !K7’s legacy while opening new doors for the future and artists for being part of this journey — what we have built together will continue to thrive and evolve for years to come.” we spent many hours discussing ways that we could invest more into !K7 to help the business reach new heights while also preserving the culture and principles that make the business so unique.” “Horst was a special music entrepreneur who built !K7 over 40 years into a globally renowned brand while also preserving the culture and principles that make the business so unique We’re proud that Horst has trusted us with his legacy and the next chapter of !K7’s growth and are excited to partner with Tom and the rest of the team in achieving this shared vision.” the acquisition means the expansion of its footprint in electronic music SVP Global Corporate Development and M&A at Create Music “We are thrilled to welcome !K7 and its iconic DJ-Kicks series to the Create Music Group family.” “This acquisition not only deepens our footprint in electronic music but also reinforces our commitment to forward-thinking music across a wide spectrum of specialist genres represented by its globally respected imprint Strut Records,” said Nugyen “We’re proud to support the innovative spirit that defines the !K7 catalog We look forward to powering the next chapter for !K7 and its visionary label partners around the world.” !K7 marks Create Music’s latest acquisition after the company bought the catalog of electronic music producer and DJ Deadmau5 In February, Create announced a strategic catalog acquisition and joint venture with Pack Records of New York and New Orleans the company launched the DJ-Kicks mix albums following the release of Weidenmüller’s X-Mix series and live video productions The DJ-Kicks series provided a platform for DJs and producers to create mixes for at-home listeners It featured contributions from artists like Kruder & Dorfmeister In February 2024, !K7 achieved B Corp certification an official recognition given to companies that meet strict criteria for social and environmental responsibility This certification is awarded by a nonprofit organization called B Lab Horst will remain in Milwaukee for the foreseeable future More Bucks news: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Has NSFW Rant After Falling 0-2 vs. Pacers ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the news on social media Details about the extension were not given "The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst have agreed to a multiyear contract extension reached a new deal this week for the NBA championship executive and one-time exec of the year before his contract expired." The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The Bucks and Horst's agent, Brian Elfus, reached a new deal this week for the NBA championship executive and one-time exec of the year before his contract expired. pic.twitter.com/2xt6PSk4se Horst has been with the team for years and helped the franchise win the title in 2021 The team made the postseason in all eight of Horst's seasons as the general manager as some fans haven't been happy with the way that the team has performed over the last few years Injuries and inconsistent play have doomed the Bucks come playoff time Milwaukee has been forced out of the postseason early in each of the last few seasons and they are currently down 0-2 in their playoff series The inability to surround star Giannis Antetokounmpo with the needed pieces has come back to hurt them Star Damian Lillard just returned from a long absence Now the Bucks will have to make a massive turnaround if they want to keep the season alive More Bucks news: How Many Points Did Bucks' Damian Lillard Score in Playoff Return? This group has the talent to make it happen but they will need to execute on the floor Milwaukee has been fairly inconsistent at different times this season But the extension news for Horst could give the team some stability in the front office the vision of turning this Bucks team back into a contender remains very much alive Fans React to Bucks' Damian Lillard Making Playoffs Return Bucks' Doc Rivers Listed Among NBA's Worst Coaches in Player Poll 'Interesting Kid', Bucks' Doc Rivers Gets Brutally Honest About Pacers Star If you want to read more news and notes about the Milwaukee Bucks, head on over to the Milwaukee Bucks on SI MATT LEVINE Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here was called home to be with the Lord on April 8 She was born to the late Roman and Marie (Mechenich) Stoffel on July 26 LaVerne was the beloved wife of William Horst for over 70 years and together raised their ten surviving children John (Cindy) of Slinger She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Teresa Stoffel Donna Stoffel and brother-in-law Ron Weber LaVerne was the proud grandmother of 36 grandchildren Roman and Marie Stoffel; parents-in-law Conrad & Anna Horst and stepmother-in-law Lillie Horst; brothers Robert (and wife Ralph Stoffel and Roman Stoffel; sisters-in-law Rose Weber gratitude and faith in our Lord and Savior volunteering as a “pink lady” at the Hartford Hospital and Vince Lombardi Clinic for 21 years and before that as a “lunch lady” at Saylesville School for many years Her greatest joy came from spending time with her children She was affectionately known for the lovely cotton washcloths she knitted for everyone Her presence and love will be missed by so many Funeral services for LaVerne will be held on Tuesday The family will greet relatives and friends from 3:00 p.m until time of the funeral service at 5:00 p.m Interment will take place at a later date at St For Waukesha Obituary Pricing and Guidelines For Washington and Ozaukee Obituary Pricing and Guidelines For Waukesha obituaries earlier than 2020 For Washington and Ozaukee obituaries earlier than 2020 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: