electro
VA – Electric Vandalism [SELF004]
Self Learning System starts 2024 with an international affair called “Electric Vandalism”. Includes tracks by Viikatory from Misk, Swedes Luke Eargoggle & F. Low, West Coast Dutchman Edo8, Olivia from Krakow, DJ Unisex and Electrodefender.
Larionov – Space Is The Place EP [EMCV014]
New Electro Music Coalition featuring 4 electro tracks written and produced by Dmitry Larionov and a collaboration with Jeremy Cottereau aka Djedjotronic.
Adult. – New Phonies EP [CWCS024]
2000 Detroit. 2023 Still Detroit… Remastered and reworked art reissue of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller’s Adult. classic.
The Exaltics – Das Heise Experiment – The Remixes [SOM054R]
Big electro remix package featuring ADULT., Arpanet, Gesloten Cirkel and K1 on Solar One Music for the Exaltics. A nice divers package on colored vinyl with strong remix jobs by some established names. K1 aka Keith Tucker being one of the pioneers of Detroit Electro and Techno, followed by fellow Detroit artists Adult. & Arpanet, and a very solid remix by Gesloten Cirkel.
Larionov – Space Threat [CPU01111010]
Larionov debuts on Sheffield’s Central Processing Unit with the Space Threat EP. Larionov’s previous releases have shown off a musical sensibility which is both schooled in classic electro stylings and also able to reach for leftfield sonics in a way which sets the producer apart from the pack. It’s a vibe that continues into this record, a quartet of busy electro joints which are characterised by a brooding, neurotic energy.
Privacy – Mnemosyne [TRUST045]
Steeped deep in the waters of memory, Privacy dreams up visions of electro music’s past, present and future on his inaugural EP for TRUST. The revered Australian producer (of Klakson and Klasse Wrecks fame, half of Negroni Nails with Steffi) channels the energy of his genre-busting DJ sets into four tracks that straddle a set of influences as diverse as discoid techno, West Coast electro, and far fiction dubstep in deliriously asynchronous fashion.
Lake Haze – Ionosphere [THUNDER007]
Dive into the ethereal realms of electronic soundscapes with Lake Haze’s first release of the year, ‘Ionosphere’ EP. Comprising four tracks, this sonic journey begins with ‘First Contact,’ an enigmatic exploration into extraterrestrial communication. ‘Nibiru Ritual’ follows suit, blending hypnotic electro beats and acid basslines with ritualistic energy. The titular track, ‘Ionosphere,’ takes inspiration from Earth’s atmospheric layers, crafting a dynamic sonic environment into a more futuristic electro. Closing the EP is ‘No Escape,’ a high-energy finale propelling listeners through an intense sonic vortex. Get ready for an intergalactic adventure as ‘Ionosphere’ EP unfolds its mesmerizing narrative.
Soviet Gym – Workout [SOTA075]
A collection of electronic anthems for the SOIL, following the tradition of the Soviet Gym, composed with strong and resolute strokes and delivered with straightforward, accessible, and honest language. Unyielding storylines, free from fear or inhibitions, featuring explicit themes (bordering on the provocative), intricate developments, and satisfying progressions, designed to confront clubbing and its fringes as a captivating, sensual, and cathartic journey. Dim the lights and crank up the volume. In this gym, we are adept at navigating emotions.
Times New Roman – Sonidos Subterraneos Episode 196
VA – Cuentos Futuros [AH013]
After several releases focused on EBM and New Beat with variations adapted to the current sound, Aspeto Humano returns to Electro waves with a ‘Various’ entirely made by Spanish producers. The record is a 12″ with six tracks by six artists as Dark Vektor, Robert Cosmic, Gravedad Cinética, Mecanizados Colomer, Siarem and Florida Cancer.
Noamm / Brice Kelly – Split Machine Vol.2 EP [GO009]
Gladio Operations label presents its ninth release, with volume 2 of the Split Machine series, which this time features two new and recognised faces on the European and American electro scene, Greek artist Noamm and American producer Brice Kelly.
Luxus Varta – Retrofiction [HIL011]
Hilltown Disco welcome’s the excellent Luxus Varta to the label for the effective and powerful ‘Retrofiction’ EP. A record with layers of intelligence and emotional synth work-outs. The sounds range from a melancholic A-side, touching on wave with more disturbed vocals on the B-side, all crafted with a woven spine of electro with serious pulsing basslines.
Ofra @ Panama Racing Club Mad Wednesday 06.12.2023
The Hacker – No Señor [IM015]
The Hacker and Italo Moderni join forces with a masterful electro EP. Infused with techno vibes and featuring a remix by the renowned Terence Fixmer, this EP is a testament to the cutting-edge fusion of styles. Drawing inspiration from Liaisons Dangereuses, The Hacker weaves intricate basslines and rhythms, exemplified in the track ‘No Señor.’ ‘Me and My Sequencer Part 1 and Part 2’ unveils a clandestine narrative, a hidden tale shared only between The Hacker and his synthesizers—revealing the magical connection cultivated over the years
Eivydas K – Stop / Start EP [SOT013]
Eivydas K, hailing from the underground scene of Vilnius, Lithuania, drops his debut EP on Sons Of Traders. Known for his gritty and unpolished sound, he’s a member of Digital Tsunami crew and a familiar voice on Radio Vilnius with his Eternal Sunshine show. This release is a raw, unfiltered foray into techno and electro, mirroring his no-frills approach to music and life.
VA – You Can Trust A Man With A Moustache Vol. 5 [MST049]
Another episode of the notorious ”You Can Trust A Man With A Moustache” Series, containing 4 crazy electro house energising Nu-Italo top hits.
Ole Mic Odd Live – Digital Tsunami 209
Magda Rot – Soft Metallics [RTTD024]
Chilean artist Magda Rot makes a head-turning debut here with some ice-cold electro rhythms on the Return To Disorder label which is now fast approaching a quarter century of releases. There is no messing with these sounds – they’re built on tight, kinetic rhythms with fierce sound designs and stark futurism. ‘Triads’ is a mix of crisp hits and gurgling synths with dramatic background chords. ‘Black Sense’ is a slamming cut with a twisted bassline and hammering drum funk and ‘Coincidences’ brings the chilliness with its frosted lines and cold waves of synth. ‘Unusual Theory’ shuts down with a far sighted sense of electro-techno doom.
Funktor – Emitter EP [ABSTRCTRTM002]
Funktor with his debut EP ‘Emitter’ on Abstract Rhythm. His release contains 4 lectro tracks transforming electricity into machine funk heavy sound waves.
