Fantastic release by CN, also known as EOD, on WéMè Records. Retro futuristic electro tracks in the spirit of the Detroit originals by this talented producer named Stian Gjevik from Norway. This 6 tracks EP entirely composed with analogic machines will enter the brain of its listener and producing a pleasant and indelible feeling.
Abstract modern electronica by Heinrich Mueller. First new material for the Der Zyklus project since 2008. Killer electro experiments from the laboratory of Gerald Donald aka Heinrich Mueller aka Dopplereffekt aka Der Zyklus. Motorik bass arpeggios propel ‘Krypton 84’ through a 3D stereo field buffeted by toxic gas explosions and prodding bleeps, over to the half-tempo lab-waltz of ‘Thorium 232’ and the concluding ‘Untitled’ anomaly.
Futuristic, razor-sharp techno from the Bristol based producer, dropping one of his deadliest EPs to date. ‘Stratagalastico’ is an absolute bomb of machine-made dynamite, dark and deadly for those who like to lurk in the shadows. Creepy shenanigans are most certainly the order of the day, but with that said, Marco ends the EP with a deep, melodic piece titled ‘Bugs in the Virus’, a transcendent composition that enriches the Stratagalastico experience and completes the package.
After a very promising debut Modal Analysis strikes back with its second release, from The Exaltics. The mysterious electro master delivers two original tracks. Node#1 and Node#2 are mind-twisting tracks suitable both for home listening and club use. The EP finishes with a killer dance-floor remix of Node#2 by Delta Funktionen.
Meet Antwerp’s ultimate Soda King aka Redray. After many years of isolation Redray has mastered his craft and learned to create believable demonic black eyes without Photoshop. Do not make eye contact for he orchestrates his moves with depraved sonic tendencies. He sees right through your soul. Xrays remove electrons from atoms and ions but only very hard x-rays can penetrate molecular clouds. The whole shock’n’awe type of thing, born bad, dripping goo and straight up evil. Think about a room filled with thick fog, vicious strobe lights and deep bass hits that would probably blow a submarine out of the water. For he is the uncrowned king of his castle and with this stab of purity he is transcending the cycles of life. Are you prepared to drift further into darkness? It’s splash season! Classify under: ”confrontational presence” and ”downright alien”. Limited black vinyl edition of 300 copies. Packaged in beautiful handsilkscreened cardboard covers with artwork by Redray himself.
Jack Playmobil operates from the mystic gravel pit of Antwerp, Belgium. Hungry Soul has obtained superpowers by fighting in the graveyard of life. He doesn’t need wings to fly. His hands are dirty with electric mud. He has created a mold of dizzying electronic proportions, a nightmarish virtual reality dream state where sparkling energy collides with a total absence of time. Psychedelic electronic patterns drenched in futuristic haze. Imagine robotic ghouls malfunctioning in the snow. Hungry Soul creates dense eerie moodscapes rich with complexity and cosmic inspiration. His vision is blurry. His ways are everchanging, evolving and romancing the shadows of the night. Crafted with secure and utmost precision. Time to nurture your own hungry soul and create a delightful midnight carnival. Throw your double cups in the air and rejoice. Classify under : ”wild prestige” and ”increasing 3D awareness”.
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Kamoefleer Wapen EP (Camouflage Weapon) brings together Vidrio (Alex Lugo) and Miami’s Gosub (Shad T. Scott) for a release on Isophlux. On the a-side Vidrio provides a vocal version of “Excelsior” with his trademark dark & tough sounds and a very addictive male/female vocals. For the b-side Gosub provides us with “I Know You Know” a laid-back track with his trademark low-slung baselines, smooth pads, and eerie male/female vocals. This release is not for the faint at heart and not one to miss.
Semantica presents a smart selection of Electro, Techno and House with an IDM polish by Arcanoid. Cinematic theme ‘Time To Die’ sets the scene with a Vangelis-like flourish of synth brass, while the technoid gloom of ‘Espora’ and the grubbing Electro of ‘Force Of Gravity’ at once remind of vintage SCSI-AV and more recent Vatican Shadow moves. Flipside his grooves follow sleeker contours with the plush Electro-meets-Deep House chords of ‘Interzone’ and the rolling finesse of ‘Zero G’.
Harbour City Sorrow release Marco Bernardi’s Never Ending Similarities EP, featuring three electro-techno tracks.
This is a re-release of Mick Wills “Scoop VII” from 2005. Phil E remastered this gem and released it on vinyl. A rough, rugged and raw techno blueprint.
Bare-boned Techno jak trax from the crypticall encoded MPIA3. ‘War To The Planets’ shackles discordant acid and bludgeoning kicks on the A-side and ‘Casual Wedding’ pumps overdriven kicks and spiralling synth grot on the flip.
Rhythm music and dance is one of the only common pastimes of all humankind around the globe for all of time as we know it. It is one of the only common ceremonies to be used by all different beliefs and cultures. Even now some of the most unaffected tribes in the most remote areas of the globe use rhythm and dance for recreation and for the most important ceremonies. One could even say music and rhythm is the key to reaching the subconsciousness. Let i-land beats rhythm and music take you on a journey and remove all the barriers in your mind and bring peace and love to all of mankind and we can all dance together as one.
More dark and menacing techno/electro stuff from the Netherlands, eerie hard-pounding industrial machine music.
Newworldaquarium’s new ‘Indishe Buurt’ imprint is now officially up and running and goes straight into it. The first record is from JT Stewart aka $tinkworx who it seems has the Mono/Poly on this Drexciyan homage sound.
More UK produced dark, robotic electro by Q-chip, reminiscent of old Dopplereffekt, and sinister film-noir soundtrack, electroscape music on the flip side from Cestrian.
The ninth release from the Mainrecords shop, on its eponymous titled label comes in the form of three tracks of slick late night electro from Matt Star, plus a remix from Perseus Traxx. Happily blurring boundaries between house and electro, with its tight, crisp beats the release exudes a form of stripped back and honest late night cool with basses that bubble in a way sometimes reminiscent of Ed DMX, while others lend more of a Chicago feel accompanied by rolling toms. Synth lines and arpeggiations cut in and out of subtle modulations giving the feel of anticipation one gets while tearing along the motorways of a city, late at night, the lights of the city and other vehicles brightly darting by, streaking and reflecting across the cars windscreen.
Italy’s webzine Electronique.it has decided to enjoy the joys and sorrows of being a record label and prepares its first release featuring three artists. “Soils” by Commodity Place is an ordinary ambient piece and “Is This For Real?” by passEnger keeps tranquil mood while adding some casual beats. Last track, Cosmic Metal Mother – “The Unreleased Techno Mixes Series (comunicazione uno)”, which is destined to move the feet and flirts with Detroit and Belgium anno 1992.
Comeme has resurfaced sporting a new artistic look and brandishing the same devilish approach to causing dancefloor chaos. The label’s latest EP comes from Isaac Johan, described in fanciful fashion as the “first genuine ghost” to join the pan continental Comeme fold. Believe what you want but lead track “Everytime I See Your Face” does sound like there’s a spirit careening around the inner workings of some Roland drum gear. Despite his apparent spectral state, the following triplet of tracks finds Isaac Johan to be a perfect addition to the Comeme fold.
New release of Heinrich Dressel aka Valerio Lombardozzi, mind of one of the best Italian techno-electro labels around, MinimalRome. Heinrich Dressel is finally celebrating the use of vintage synthesizers and driven electronic machines, holding elements of electro and ambient at the same time, but breaking from the genres too, deeply inspired by Heinrich Dressel, the pioneering German archeologist sent to study in the holy city in Monte Testaccio, who drew what is now a major tool for study of Roman amphorae, the ”Table of Dressel. Heinrich Dressel is placed in a sort of limbo where John Carpenter meets Drexciya, a sonorous journey through the darker side of the electro, taking the commands of the Elka Synthex, one of the most impressive polysynths in the history of music, planned and manifactured by Mario Maggi in the early 80s, as the commercial brother of the MCS70, synth that gave birth to a masterpice album like ”Automat”. “Sighing Melodies Thru The Graves” musically speaking can be described as a captivating hybrid of styles, mixing the chilling-menacing mood of the 70s / 80s lo-fi funkadelic horror soundtracks to outerspace synthesised soundscapes in a pure classy vein. This is cryptical-kosmische psychedelica with a nice electro retro touch and avant-minimalist vibes.
