“Icicles and Snowflakes/ Almond Eyes” is the title of an excellent 7-inch produced by Inch-Time and released by Static Caravan. It’s just a pure pleasure listening to and the fact that it is a actual 2005 seven-inch vinyl release is commendable in itself (come to think of it there are actually two 7-inch releases being… Continue reading Inch-Time, Icicles and Snowflakes/ Almond Eyes [Static Caravan – VAN098, 2005]
Aitänna77, Tiny Structures Vol.1 [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 9, 2006]
“Tiny Structures Vol.1” is October Man Recordings’ Aitänna’s latest release, hailing from Spain he does the honours on October Man’s ninth release. The EP contains five tracks “1980”, “Bruno’s Piano”, “Waiting For a Happy-Ending”, “Poor Muchette” and “Carnival of Souls”. This release is similar to the previous Aitänna77 offerings and Aitänna77 once again demonstrates that… Continue reading Aitänna77, Tiny Structures Vol.1 [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 9, 2006]
Kamotek, Loftway [Low Impedance Recordings – LOZ03, 2005]
“Loftway” is the title of Kamotek’s full-length album released by the Greek label Low Impedance Recordings (SEP 2005). The album stretches 17 tracks long and the tracks collected share the common treat of emphasising the beats – from arcade game to strict format drum’n’bass. There’s an unmistakable playfulness to most of the tracks, maybe a… Continue reading Kamotek, Loftway [Low Impedance Recordings – LOZ03, 2005]
Sensiva, Giosun [Sensotech – ST001CD, 2005]
The first release from the Russian label Sensotech is a full-length album “Giosun” by Sensiva (DEC 2005). This album is very well produced and reveals the talents of a contemporary electronic musician, stretching 10 tracks long and set in down-tempo mode. It must be said that the BOArds of Canada influence is very strong and… Continue reading Sensiva, Giosun [Sensotech – ST001CD, 2005]
Various Artists, Sensitive to Light [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 8, 2005]
“Sensitive to Light” is the title of an ambitious 2 disc release signed October Man Recordings. The first disc features the following talented electronic musicians: Phorm, Mint, A-arc, Octif, Zainetica, Monoculture, Aitänna77, Lum, Joseph Auer, Ian Baxter and Cheju. The second disc features the following talented electronic musicians: Aitänna77, Boc Scadet, Monoculture, Joseph Auer, Octif,… Continue reading Various Artists, Sensitive to Light [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 8, 2005]
Bluetech, Sines and Singularities [Aleph Zero Records – ALEPHZ04, 2005]
“Sines and Singularities” could have been made back in the days when the so called ambient dub reigned (another name cornered by those inventive British music journalists), with a lush, warm, analogue bass infused and quite trancy sound all meant to be understood in a the positive meaning of the words. This music derived a… Continue reading Bluetech, Sines and Singularities [Aleph Zero Records – ALEPHZ04, 2005]
Yasushi Miura, Connection & Repetition [KP-KP4, 2005]
“Connection & Repetition” is the title of recording artist Yasushi Miura’s fourth full-length album. I’m not sure if I’m getting this right, but the label would be called kp and the geographical origin is most definitely Japan. In likeness with the previous album “New Type 3001” this album contains tracks aimed at the unsuspecting dance… Continue reading Yasushi Miura, Connection & Repetition [KP-KP4, 2005]
Yasushi Miura, NewType 3001 [KP-KP3, 2005]
“New Type 3001” is the title of recording artist Yasushi Miura’s third full-length album. I’m not sure if I’m getting this right, but the label would be called kp and the geographical origin is most definitely Japan. “New Type 3001” is 14 tracks long and starts of with “Focus” a dreamy four-four loop, which is… Continue reading Yasushi Miura, NewType 3001 [KP-KP3, 2005]
Soutien Gorge, L’étoiles Souriantes [Bitlab Records – BITCDR002, 2005]
A couple of months ago they released their first record and now Bitlab’s second release is out (DEC 2005). As was the case the first time it is Soutien Gorge (András Hargitai and Róbert Potys) who are the producers responsible. “L’étoiles Souriantes” is the title of their 11 track full-length album. It’s an all aspects… Continue reading Soutien Gorge, L’étoiles Souriantes [Bitlab Records – BITCDR002, 2005]
October Man, Tests for Colour Blindness [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 7, 2005]
October Man known from ClickClickDrone, Boltfish and of course the self-entitled record company bring their seventh release “Tests for Colour Blindness”. Warm electronic sounds emitted on 11 tracks and stretching 39 min or so. The acoustic instrument of choice, the guitar is also present in some of tracks, very much forcing association patterns in the… Continue reading October Man, Tests for Colour Blindness [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 7, 2005]