Port-Royal’s “Flares” is a new acquaintance as far as both labels and artists go. Resonant presents Port-Royal an Italian outfit that create electro acoustic music, relying heavily on guitars in their compositions. With “Flares” they’ve succeeded in making a wonderful debut album. On it they’re treading the fine electro acoustic line with the acoustically sounding… Continue reading Port-Royal, Flares [Resonant – RESCD012, 2005]
Tag: 2005
Melodium, La Tête Qui Flotte [Autre Directions In Music – MOULIN013CD, 2005]
The latest release from ADIM features a full-length album by Melodium entitled “La Tête Qui Flotte”. He released the very first ADIM recording “Parthenay EP” in 2003 when the label was established and now some two years later he releases their 13th record. ADIM has been spearheading the electro acoustic movement and any other label… Continue reading Melodium, La Tête Qui Flotte [Autre Directions In Music – MOULIN013CD, 2005]
Bushtech, Sampler #1 [Smallfunk – N/A, 2005]
Sampler #1 is the anonymous title of Swedish newcomer label Smallfunk’s first release and an artist that goes by the name of Bushtech is the creator. Bushtech is hailing from South Africa and has contributed all of the 13 tracks on the sampler. It’s quite varied but there’s a theme: a lot of house influences,… Continue reading Bushtech, Sampler #1 [Smallfunk – N/A, 2005]
Lambent, These Days [Expanding Records – ECD17:04, 2005]
“These Days” is the name of the latest full-length offering from Expanding is signed Lambent and is entitled “These Days”. Actually the album is apart of double-release scheme set up by Expanding (Jan 2005). This album is released at the same time as Monoceros’ debut. “These Days” starts off with “Windless Harbour” a fairly long… Continue reading Lambent, These Days [Expanding Records – ECD17:04, 2005]
Monoceros, When I Was A Child I Wanted To be An Astronaut [Expanding Records – ECD18:04, 2005]
The second of the two most recently released albums on Expanding. “When I was a child I wanted to be an astronaut” was released simultaneously with Lambent’s “These Days” as Expanding set up this double-release scheme in Jan 2005. The album is fantastic and reveals an artist boasting of mature production talent. As has been… Continue reading Monoceros, When I Was A Child I Wanted To be An Astronaut [Expanding Records – ECD18:04, 2005]
Frame, AFO 4 [Mousikelab – MSKCD04, 2005]
“AFO 4” is as impressive as it’s an ambitious release in a beautiful fold-up cover it holds a not only a CD but also a DVD. Who’s responsible? Well, Mousike Lab is responsible for the release, Frame for the music and Nina di Majo for the visuals. The soon to be fourth release (2005) on… Continue reading Frame, AFO 4 [Mousikelab – MSKCD04, 2005]
Cheju, A Year Apart [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT012, 2005]
“A Year Apart” is more Boltfish sweetness (Jan 2005) this time around Cheju’s the contributor. The first out of four tracks bears the same title as the EP itself, that is, “A Year Apart”. The beats and well-composed melody works perfectly with the undeniable expertise in sound selection. “Expodec” is not quite as cheerful and… Continue reading Cheju, A Year Apart [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT012, 2005]
Richard Houghten, Slow Poke [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT013, 2005]
“Slow Poke” by Richard Houghten reveals another side of Boltfish Recordings or does it really? The EP’s due for immediate release (Feb 2005) contains six short tracks, they’re short exercises of short in acoustic electronic mixture. “Slow Poke” is a continuation of Richard Houghten’s “Untitled #3” incorporated on last year’s (2004) Boltfish sampler “Region Zero”.… Continue reading Richard Houghten, Slow Poke [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT013, 2005]
Polestar, Camplex EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT014, 2005]
“Camplex EP” a lovely piece of music by Polestar soon to be released (Mar 2005) on the unstoppable Boltfish label. The flawless programming of beats, lush sounds, heaps of that all important bass and the overall warmth characterising this particular label’s sound is demonstrated to the fullest by Polestar on this his four-track debut release.… Continue reading Polestar, Camplex EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT014, 2005]
Obadia, Where Does Dust Come From EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN009, 2005]
After the to say the least immense 30 cities/30 artists compilation release from last year (2004) comes the playful “Where Does Dust Come From EP”. Be it that the tongue-in-cheek factor is a bit high for my personal liking this release strengthens the Adim label’s identity. Lightly processed acoustic guitar and handclap forms the outlines… Continue reading Obadia, Where Does Dust Come From EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN009, 2005]