Flotel, Bowd [Expanding Records – EVS1:03, 2003]

The first instalment in the second evs single series has a lot in common with the first one. You get ultra heavy coloured vinyl 7-inch singles containing contemporary electronic music and packaged in a stunning way. This time around however the packaging is a see-through plastic zip bag instead of the multicoloured sealed paper ones.… Continue reading Flotel, Bowd [Expanding Records – EVS1:03, 2003]

Pavan, Norra Kvarken [Flora & Fauna – FLO 7-006, 2003]

A 7-inch produced by Pavan released on the Swedish Flora & Fauna label. First side’s “Norra Kvarken” offers a funky piece of electronica with a lo-fi leaning selection of sounds and an associative melody. It’s quite an addictive track. Flip the heavy vinyl 7-inch for “Default Deluxe’s” dubbed-out washes of bass alongside glitches to go… Continue reading Pavan, Norra Kvarken [Flora & Fauna – FLO 7-006, 2003]

Frank and Bill, Ma0x [Merck – MERCK FB, 2003]

The duo is adding to their release list with this second release, the first ever was naturally “Viva Fab!” as FAB on our very own Electronic Desert Recordings. They also appear on the newly released (Feb 2003) compilation CD Sand Waves Sector One also on Electronic Desert Recordings. Solid beats, nicely played bassline and a… Continue reading Frank and Bill, Ma0x [Merck – MERCK FB, 2003]

Proem, Standard Naming Convention [n5MD – MD110, 2003]

Lovely see-through 7-inch from n5MD featuring Proem on one side and Lackluster’s remix effort on the other. “Standard Naming Convention” is a warm beat-filled atmospheric track with some really nice drum programming and choice of sounds. The track is house influenced without falling in to the obvious traps and reminiscent of L’Usine’s take on things.… Continue reading Proem, Standard Naming Convention [n5MD – MD110, 2003]

Stendec, Untitled [Static Caravan – VAN43, 2002]

Stendec from Expanding Records on Static Caravan! A lovely two-track see-through 7″, free of directions created artwork and all-around nice packaging. The guitar sample sets the analogue feel of “pyat” which is the first track on the single. The straight forward programmed beats and the choice of sounds to build melody works fine. The ending… Continue reading Stendec, Untitled [Static Caravan – VAN43, 2002]