Stendec, A study of ‘and’ [Expanding Records – ECD15:04, 2004]

Finally the long awaited Stendec album surfaces, and it was well worth the wait. On “A study of ‘and’” they sum up their production from the past four years. You’ll find their contribution to the first evs series, Static Caravan and our very own Electronic Desert Recordings too. You’ll find parts of their previous only… Continue reading Stendec, A study of ‘and’ [Expanding Records – ECD15:04, 2004]

Holkham, Komatta Saru [Expanding Records – ECD14:04, 2004]

An album released by the label that is synonumous with quality, both in music and artwork: Expanding Records. After starting releasing the second single series and introducing new artists on their label, that is, the artist Praveen and his debut evs3:03, Expanding present yet another new artist to their label: Holkham. However, Holkham has extensive… Continue reading Holkham, Komatta Saru [Expanding Records – ECD14:04, 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]

Vessel, Fold [Expanding Records – EVS2:03, 2003]

It’s made by Vessel what can you say? Returning in style for 2004 on the evs series, where he also started his expanding adventure, after his acclaimed debut album was released on Expanding last year (2003). And his contribution is a treat indeed. In “Fold” the production is second to none, top-class beats in combination… Continue reading Vessel, Fold [Expanding Records – EVS2:03, 2003]

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]

Maps + Diagrams, Polytuft-Tech [Expanding Records – ECD12:03, 2003]

The latest full-length from Expanding Records is the debut album by Maps + Diagrams entitled Polytuft-tech. First off the design is superb on this digipackaged CD and you can tell right away who’s responsible for the release. The content is good as well, 16 tracks of 21st century top quality electronica focusing on beats, but… Continue reading Maps + Diagrams, Polytuft-Tech [Expanding Records – ECD12:03, 2003]

Vs_price, < calin > minette_ [Expanding Records – ECD11:02, 2003]

Unstoppable Expanding Records second full-length release for 2003 and the first one was Vessels’ excellent “Dreaming in Pairs” reviewed here earlier this year. Vs_price who previously made a talked about contribution to the Bip-Hop Generation v.4 compilation now releases his first full-length album. It is an eight-track album and it is taking Expanding in a… Continue reading Vs_price, < calin > minette_ [Expanding Records – ECD11:02, 2003]

Vessel, Dreaming in Pairs [Expanding Records – ECD10:02, 2003]

If you got a copy of last year’s expanding compilation “The Condition of Muzak” and you enjoyed the track entitled “Tiny” then you’ve probably been waiting for this album! “Dreaming in Pairs” is the debut album for “vessel” who’s first ever released expanding track was none other than the above-mentioned “Tiny”.This beautifully packaged album is… Continue reading Vessel, Dreaming in Pairs [Expanding Records – ECD10:02, 2003]