Month: June 2011
Dimi Angélis – ECDR Podcast 30
Samiyam – Sam Baker’s Album [BF022]
“Sam Baker’s Album” operates within recognisable Brainfeeder territory: instrumental tracks with compressed sound; unquantized, misshapen beats, with an analogue haze hanging over it all like smog (although Baker actually works digitally, favouring the Roland SP-303). But within these familiar parameters Baker successfully applies his creativity to making funk-derived sample-based hip hop sound fresh.
Tevo Howard – Pandoracast
Function live @ Touch Supper Club (Cleveland) 10.06.2011
Conforce interview
Andrés Zacco – Suspended In Time EP [IT009]
Ilian Tape presents “Suspended In Time” by Andrés Zacco, a two tracks EP gesturing a deep techno sound with strong Detroit influences.
Traumprinz – Freedom [TRAUMPRINZ001]
Traumprinz drops some fairy tale prince tracks. Deep sultry house tracks with sexy vocals on a new Giegling sublabel.
Steve Summers – Confused House Vol.1
This is the free CD-R “Confused House Vol.1” that was given for free with every order of the Steve Summers – Lucid Fingers EP from the site of Echovolt Records. It includes exclusive unreleased tracks from all his aliases and collaborations. Mixed by Steve Summers.
Marc Houle – Synth Pop Mix
Oppenheimer Analysis – Science / Washington [SIG.MMXI.III]
Science & Washington are two marvellous and catchy minimal wave tracks from synth pop duo Oppenheimer Analysis, Andy Oppenheimer and Martin Lloyd.
Legowelt – Poverties Paradise EP [EVR004]
Danny Wolfer’s is back again on Greece’s Echovolt label. Once again we see his trademark style of soulful, narrative electronic music spread across these four barrio tinged tracks, the standout being the massive Poverties Paradise which is a deeply emotional vocal excursion reminiscent of some of the most classic Chicago cuts with the signature Legowelt stamp planted firmly on it.
TBC – Distant Planet (Star Trek Version) [CRJAK013]
Sizzling rework of one of the deepest house tracks ever, originally composed by Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers. Ensuing mysteries as this mix rocks on at warp speed, scorching the rings of the cosmic onion to bake a sweet intergalactic omelet.
Philippe Laurent – Hot-Bip [MW028]
Minimal Wave is proud to present a full length LP by French mastermind Philippe Laurent. The LP is entitled Hot-Bip, a pseudonym Laurent used throughout the 80s and 90s and also the title of his 1983 cassette on Fraction Studio. Hot-Bip features tracks recorded between 1979-1988, most of which have either remained unreleased or only previously appeared on scarce 80s experimental cassette compilations. Laurent’s music can be described as spacey synthpop, containing much depth and range. Hints of classical influences as well as electro influences can be heard.
Microthol – Supergravity [TRUST019]
Microthol return to TRUST with a new EP ‘Supergravity’. Far fiction electro once again serves as a way point for tracks like ‘Supergravity Solutions’ and ‘Atlas Detection’, while the outlandish polyrhythmics of ‘Andolit Swaras’ prove microthol’s ability to create strangely compelling abstract electronica. The EP’s final track, ‘The Bliss’, provides another surprising turn. Working with Sensational, legendary MC for the NYC Jungle Brothers, and Dj Brace, Microthol deliver a weighty workout of industrial acid hip-hop.
Om Unit – The Timps EP [CIV019]
The first full Om Unit release of 2011 comes courtesy of Civil Music. Namely “The Timps”, a full electro workout featuring 3 original tracks and remixes from Salva. As digital bonus a Hrdvsion remix is available.
Shed live @ Drift Festival (Nijmegen) 21.05.2011
Skudge – Man On Wire [SKUDGE005]
Continuing from where the recent album left off, Skudge continues to unfold their story on this incredibly strong 3 tracker from the moodiest sounding machines in Stockholm.
Nick Höppner – A Peck And A Pawn [OSTGUTTO49]
Unmissable modern House groove from Ostgut Ton’s co-founder Nick Höppner. ‘A Peck And A Pawn’ is pure groove science, augmenting the crisp and spacious aesthetic of Berlin-style House with a subtly accentuated Funky swing to exceptional effect. Flipside, ‘She Parked Herself’ is Detroit-influenced, with classic-sounding and sweeping melody guided by shook square bass and drums.. ‘Swivel Flick’ is slower, more intimate and involved with sensuous atmosphere and supple, kinky flow.
Marieu – Enhance EP [ENW001]
The first record of the Enlightened Wax series is a fine blend of incandescent house and techno tracks, flaring through the darkness of the night. All the tracks are written, mixed, and produced by Restoration and Appointment Records co- founder Marieu, without the use of any software.
The Hipodrome Of Music 