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]
Various Artists, Exp/Static [Expanding + Static Caravan – Van 51 E/S, 2003]
The two influential record labels Expanding and Static Caravan join forces and release “Exp/static” a 10″ picture disc for the Christmas season 2003. The expanding (xmas waistline) team is represented by the core of expanding’s artists: Benge, Stendec and Vessel. The static (auntie val’s xmas nylon jumper) caravan team is represented by: Lilienthal (recently reviewed… Continue reading Various Artists, Exp/Static [Expanding + Static Caravan – Van 51 E/S, 2003]
Frank And Bill/Laurent Brondel, Untitled [Skam – SMAK11/12, 2003]
At last this record got released and it’s FAB’s contribution to the ever growing and exclusive Smak split series. Other familiar faces here at Electronic Desert that has previously contributed to the Smak series include New Speaks’ Ola Bergman. This is another excellent release by the grossly underrated duo known as Frank and Bill. Their… Continue reading Frank And Bill/Laurent Brondel, Untitled [Skam – SMAK11/12, 2003]
Melodium, Parthenay EP [Autres Directions in Music – MOULIN001, 2003]
“Parthenay EP” is the very first release from (Adim) comes from Melodium. Autres Directions (look in ED’s link section) is a French electronica web-zine and Adim is their web-label and they take DIY very seriously: “available records on adim can be dowloaded for free, the artists involved having agreed to that, original works and creations… Continue reading Melodium, Parthenay EP [Autres Directions in Music – MOULIN001, 2003]
Lusine ICL, Chao EP [mental.ind.records – MIR001.4, 2003]
Another excellent release by Lusine ICL and this time around on mental.ind.records. This artist seems to have an unlimited amount of crisp beats and deep basslines to choose from and on the “Chao EP” he does exactly that. “Chao” starts off with harsh sounding treated beats that progresses into a veritable Lusine classic, with momentous… Continue reading Lusine ICL, Chao EP [mental.ind.records – MIR001.4, 2003]
Plod, Fast Forward EP [Worm Interface – WI028, 2002]
A lovely four track EP by Plod out on Worm Interface, apparently released last year (2002) it didn’t surface in the vicinity of the desert until this year. The EP starts off with the delightful “Fast Forward” containing top-class production, excellent beats and an all-around niceness in short it’s a wonderful track. “Sillgrisslan” follows it,… Continue reading Plod, Fast Forward EP [Worm Interface – WI028, 2002]