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]
Month: February 2004
Depth Affect, Mesquin EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN003, 2004]
The third release from Adim (that would be Autres Directions In Music for the ones who hasn’t red the two previous reviews here at ED one of the last outposts of contemporary electronic music in Stockholm.) is a hip-hop based excursion courtesy of Depth Affect. They really make the best description of their music themselves:… Continue reading Depth Affect, Mesquin EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN003, 2004]
ENV(itre), Teaktshramin [Aphorism Records – APHORISM001, 2004]
Teaktshramin is the debut album by ENV(itre) that also doubles as first release on the brand new Aphorism Records. This is good stuff and Aphorism is clearly an interesting newcomer. An album sporting 14 tracks and weighing in at 45:58 min will either suffer the judgement that it’s too short or that there’s too many… Continue reading ENV(itre), Teaktshramin [Aphorism Records – APHORISM001, 2004]
Praveen, Circle Song [Expanding Records – EVS3:03, 2004]
A new acquaintance at Expanding Records by the name of Praveen delivers a striking contribution to this year’s evs series. “Circle Song (Dedicated to Adam Lee)” features lead heavy beats, complex layering as well as atmospheric melodies it’s a track made for Expanding or any quality conscious label out here for that matter. It’s brilliant… Continue reading Praveen, Circle Song [Expanding Records – EVS3:03, 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]
Dudley, Seasonal LP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN002, 2003]
The loveable DIY label Autres Directions in Music are back with their second offering: Moulin 002. The second release is delivered by Dudley and is entitled “Seasonal LP”. This release is continuing on the musical path struck by the first release Moulin 001, where the very same artist also contributed with a remix of one… Continue reading Dudley, Seasonal LP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN002, 2003]