“Condominium” is another fine release by Mousike Lab the third to be exact and they’re going from strength to strength in the midst of defining their own sound. “Condominium” is a 15-track compilation featuring as many artists. Among them you’ll find Resina and Retina.it both who previously have released albums on Mousike Lab as well… Continue reading Various Artists, Condominium [Mousikelab – MSKCD03, 2004]
Frame, AFO 4 [Mousikelab – MSKCD04, 2005]
“AFO 4” is as impressive as it’s an ambitious release in a beautiful fold-up cover it holds a not only a CD but also a DVD. Who’s responsible? Well, Mousike Lab is responsible for the release, Frame for the music and Nina di Majo for the visuals. The soon to be fourth release (2005) on… Continue reading Frame, AFO 4 [Mousikelab – MSKCD04, 2005]
Mint, Manmade Nature EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT011, 2004]
Boltfish are flinging out releases and doing so with maintained quality, the QA at Boltfish surely must be working overtime. The piece of Boltfish sweetness currently demanding our attention is Mint’s “Manmade Nature EP” (Dec 2004). It’s a four-track EP by the creator of “Growing Older” featured in the “Region Zero” compilation review from last… Continue reading Mint, Manmade Nature EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT011, 2004]
Cheju, A Year Apart [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT012, 2005]
“A Year Apart” is more Boltfish sweetness (Jan 2005) this time around Cheju’s the contributor. The first out of four tracks bears the same title as the EP itself, that is, “A Year Apart”. The beats and well-composed melody works perfectly with the undeniable expertise in sound selection. “Expodec” is not quite as cheerful and… Continue reading Cheju, A Year Apart [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT012, 2005]
Richard Houghten, Slow Poke [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT013, 2005]
“Slow Poke” by Richard Houghten reveals another side of Boltfish Recordings or does it really? The EP’s due for immediate release (Feb 2005) contains six short tracks, they’re short exercises of short in acoustic electronic mixture. “Slow Poke” is a continuation of Richard Houghten’s “Untitled #3” incorporated on last year’s (2004) Boltfish sampler “Region Zero”.… Continue reading Richard Houghten, Slow Poke [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT013, 2005]
Polestar, Camplex EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT014, 2005]
“Camplex EP” a lovely piece of music by Polestar soon to be released (Mar 2005) on the unstoppable Boltfish label. The flawless programming of beats, lush sounds, heaps of that all important bass and the overall warmth characterising this particular label’s sound is demonstrated to the fullest by Polestar on this his four-track debut release.… Continue reading Polestar, Camplex EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT014, 2005]
Obadia, Where Does Dust Come From EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN009, 2005]
After the to say the least immense 30 cities/30 artists compilation release from last year (2004) comes the playful “Where Does Dust Come From EP”. Be it that the tongue-in-cheek factor is a bit high for my personal liking this release strengthens the Adim label’s identity. Lightly processed acoustic guitar and handclap forms the outlines… Continue reading Obadia, Where Does Dust Come From EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN009, 2005]
Black Moth Super Rainbow, Start A People [70’s Gymnastics Recording Company – 70SGYM01, 2004]
I try hard to refrain from making musical references may they be obvious or not. One reason for this is that it seems unfair to label any artist who isn’t blatantly and obviously copying another artist. Another reason is that I’ve filled my own reading quota of sweeping references to Autecr* and Boards of C*n*da… Continue reading Black Moth Super Rainbow, Start A People [70’s Gymnastics Recording Company – 70SGYM01, 2004]
Various Artists, Afterglow [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 2, 2005]
The sheer bulk of musical talent out there and the contrast to what you get to hear on a regular night out is overwhelming at all times and frightening more times than not. The compilation “Afterglow” recently released (Feb 2005) by newcomer label October Man Recordings demonstrates this in the clearest of ways. October Man… Continue reading Various Artists, Afterglow [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 2, 2005]
Various Artists, Sudd Autumn Collection 04 [Sudd – SUDDCD003, 2004]
“Sudd Autumn Collection” is the third in series of compilations from Swedish label Sudd. It’s a display of Swedish artists active in the electronic music field, the majority unknown to me, but hey that’s how it is, the last place you discover is your own backyard. The collection is heavily slanting toward the electro/house/techno regions… Continue reading Various Artists, Sudd Autumn Collection 04 [Sudd – SUDDCD003, 2004]