Ola Bergman, Quizzical – Issue 1 [New Speak – NSPK009A, 2011]

An intriguing new release and solid record (some pun intended) out on New Speak by the founder and owner Ola Bergman. The label was activated the same year as Electronic Desert and that would be Anno Domini 2002 (wait a year and it’ll be an even move of ten). The latest New Speak recording was… Continue reading Ola Bergman, Quizzical – Issue 1 [New Speak – NSPK009A, 2011]

Imatran Voima, American Splendor EP [Golden Dice Records – GDR-001, 2006]

As they boldly state themselves “You know those boys” the Finnish electro unit Imatran Voima does the honours on newly started Golden Dice Records. The “American Splendor EP” is a four + two track twelve-inch release filled with vocoder and distinctive 808 basslines. The opening track “American Splendor” is a bass heavy and vocoder saturated… Continue reading Imatran Voima, American Splendor EP [Golden Dice Records – GDR-001, 2006]

Vlad & Ardisson/Kansas City Prophets, Split EP [Seed Records – SEEDEP08, 2005]

The Vlad & Ardisson/Kansas City Prophets (KCP) split EP released earlier this year (Jan 2005) contains KCP’s seminal electro track “Detraffec” that was first included on the Seed compilation CD “Volume One” released in 2003. I liked it then and I still think it’s an excellent piece of minimal no fuss electro. KCP contributes with… Continue reading Vlad & Ardisson/Kansas City Prophets, Split EP [Seed Records – SEEDEP08, 2005]

Ludvig Elblaus, Furious Styles [New Speak – NSPK005, 2004]

“Furious Styles” is a superb 6-track release by Ludvig Elblaus out on New Speak (Hey, whatever happened to EDr?) and also his first release as a solo artist. (As you may or may not know Ludvig Elblaus is exactly one half of Frank and Bill.) One recurring trade or pattern is Elblaus’ strong focus on… Continue reading Ludvig Elblaus, Furious Styles [New Speak – NSPK005, 2004]

Funckarma, Smizm EP [DUB Recordings – DUB30, 2004]

The supreme masters’ are back on vinyl as well as on DUB recordings. Complex beats, plenty of bass, as you would expect from the outstanding and untouchable Funckarma. A bit darker sounding this time around, but as with all their previous releases it is simply brilliant and it doesn’t get any better than this (well… Continue reading Funckarma, Smizm EP [DUB Recordings – DUB30, 2004]

Various Artists, Jip2 [Jiprecords!/Eat This Records – JIP03/ETR7.2, 2003]

It’s the third release on the excellent Jip, a sub label to Eat This and also reportedly own by the world’s youngest label manager three year old Jip. You get five great tracks of electronic music delivered by Koolfunk, Loess, Loden, Mitchell Akiyama and Slemper. I guess we all have to wait patiently for her… Continue reading Various Artists, Jip2 [Jiprecords!/Eat This Records – JIP03/ETR7.2, 2003]

Endorphins, Discipline [Eat This Records – ETR11, 2004]

Finally, after what seemed an eternity, the long, long wait for Endorphins album on Eat This surfaces. You get 8 tracks of beautifully constructed nostalgic beats, warm basslines and if you’re lucky a 3,5-inch floppy disk or if you’re even luckier an insanely limited 3-inch CDR… So was it worth the wait? There’s no doubt… Continue reading Endorphins, Discipline [Eat This Records – ETR11, 2004]

Cathode, Special Measures [Expanding Records – EVA5:03, 2004]

The first Expanding album to see the light of day in 2004 comes from Cathode and is entitled “Special Measures”. The ever so excellent artwork and packaging aside this album shows an Expanding Records’ in great shape. “Be red or yellow” starts off this album in a fairly analogue setting without giving up the glitch,… Continue reading Cathode, Special Measures [Expanding Records – EVA5:03, 2004]

Frank And Bill/Laurent Brondel, Untitled [Skam – SMAK11/12, 2003]

At last this record got released and it’s FAB’s contribution to the ever growing and exclusive Smak split series. Other familiar faces here at Electronic Desert that has previously contributed to the Smak series include New Speaks’ Ola Bergman. This is another excellent release by the grossly underrated duo known as Frank and Bill. Their… Continue reading Frank And Bill/Laurent Brondel, Untitled [Skam – SMAK11/12, 2003]

Lusine ICL, Chao EP [mental.ind.records – MIR001.4, 2003]

Another excellent release by Lusine ICL and this time around on mental.ind.records. This artist seems to have an unlimited amount of crisp beats and deep basslines to choose from and on the “Chao EP” he does exactly that. “Chao” starts off with harsh sounding treated beats that progresses into a veritable Lusine classic, with momentous… Continue reading Lusine ICL, Chao EP [mental.ind.records – MIR001.4, 2003]