“Television Street” is the title of the self-released eight-track CD by recording artist/ VJ Simulcast hailing from Australia. It’s a classic take on sampling with beats inspired from the old school. “Television Street” sounds a lot like a very well mixed set by a DJ completely submerged in the activities on a late eighties dance… Continue reading Simulcast, Television Street [Simulcast – N/A, 2005]
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Melodium, Hum Hum & Bla Bla [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN014, 2005]
One of Adim’s rising stars strikes again, this time around his œuvre is somewhat cryptically entitled “Hum Hum & Bla Bla” and proudly carrying catalogue number Moulin014. The EP consists of eight songs all branded with the Melodium insignia. Starting off with “Untitled 1” a gentle melody acting as intro to the rest of the… Continue reading Melodium, Hum Hum & Bla Bla [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN014, 2005]
Peter Wahlbeck, Arbetsförnedringen 3 Remixes Für Alle [Techstylism Recordings – TRCD01, 2005]
The family is growing and the latest addition is Techstylism Recordings (Aug 2005). A label owned and operated by Electronic Desert co-founder Jan Andersson promises to be a label to keep a lookout for. The first timely release is the CD single “Arbetsförnedringen 3 Remixes Für Alle” and it’s a remix project featuring the famous… Continue reading Peter Wahlbeck, Arbetsförnedringen 3 Remixes Für Alle [Techstylism Recordings – TRCD01, 2005]
Ola Bergman, The Satellite City [New Speak – NSPK007, 2005]
Oh man is this ever a good idea! Ola Bergman’s “The Satellite City” is a digital summary of his more or less hard to come by 12-inch New Speak vinyl singles. New Speak of course being his very own prolific label (this CD release surely already has watered the mouths of the filesharing community outthere).… Continue reading Ola Bergman, The Satellite City [New Speak – NSPK007, 2005]
Line Noise, Auralspace Divine [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT020, 2005]
“Auralspace Divine” is the debut solo release of Line Noise on Boltfish (Sep 2005). As far as releases in general go Line Noise is far from being a newcomer though, a quick count on affiliated netlabel Lacedmilk Technologies alone ends at six album releases and that’s not counting collaborations and aliases. The four track release… Continue reading Line Noise, Auralspace Divine [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT020, 2005]
Zainetica, When the Time Comes [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT021, 2005]
Zainetica does it again! “When the Time Comes” is the forthcoming EP to be released on Boltfish (Oct 2005) and the five-track EP is an all-out enjoyable electronic affair. Zainetica continues to churn out tracks with a fierce pace and outstanding quality. The title track “When the Time Comes” floats in the lower realms of… Continue reading Zainetica, When the Time Comes [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT021, 2005]
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]
Various Artists, Mercury Scales [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT019, 2005]
The latest release from the Boltfish camp is entitled “Mercury Scales” and it’s a severally limited digi-packed CD compilation showcasing their vast array of talented artists. On this excellent compilation you’ll find the usual suspects and their high-quality productions: Zainetica, Boc Scadet, October Man, J.Auer, Richard Houghten, Bal-a-klah-va, Polestar and last but not least the… Continue reading Various Artists, Mercury Scales [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT019, 2005]
Vessel, Resist [Expanding Records – ECD21:05, 2005]
The recently released album “Resist” sees Vessel’s return to Expanding in beat crunching mood and the album is in large parts an up-tempo affair. Vessel’s acute sense for melodies in combination with demonstrated abilities to create forward moving beats and bassline combinations. All cater for a fine collection of tracks fitting the dance-for-the-advanced category. In… Continue reading Vessel, Resist [Expanding Records – ECD21:05, 2005]
Sovacusa, Centrepoint [Expanding Records – EVA14:05, 2005]
The marvellous debut album by Sovacusa is entitled “Centrepoint”. The vinyl version of the album contains 10 beautiful tracks. All having in common that they’re highly electronic, rhythmically strong and expertly produced. “Centrepoint” covers several parts of the electronic music spectrum from the down-tempo lullaby-styled to the fast forward electro-infused. Sovacusa delivers excellent stuff that… Continue reading Sovacusa, Centrepoint [Expanding Records – EVA14:05, 2005]