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]
J.Auer, Fading From Here [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT008, 2004]
“Fading From Here” is the name of an excellent EP by J.Auer on Boltfish Recordings displaying 4 minimal drum machine based tracks. For the simplicity of things they’ve been entitled numerically and in order. The four tracks “i”, “ii”, “vii” and “x” making the MP3 release all have steady drum machine programming basslines and nice… Continue reading J.Auer, Fading From Here [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT008, 2004]
Zainetica, Never at Peace [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT009, 2004]
It’s a lovely release, this MP3/CDR release by Zainetica on the Boltfish label. A five-track EP with as many lovely compositions, bass rich with excellent choice of sounds and plenty of warmth “Never at Peace” is a continuation of Zainetica’s “Disorder” incorporated on the Boltfish sampler “Region Zero” released earlier this year.The favourite track on… Continue reading Zainetica, Never at Peace [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT009, 2004]
Complex Routine, Darning My Socks EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT010, 2004]
The name is new but the artist is not Complex Routine previously released music using the name Sveto the Fool and was also featured on the Boltfish sampler “Region Zero”. Darning My Socks” is a release on par with the recently reviewed “Never at Peace” by Zainetica. This is a beautifully produced four-track EP with… Continue reading Complex Routine, Darning My Socks EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT010, 2004]
Various Artists, The Noise & The City [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN008, 2004]
The Noise & The City” is a compilation consisting of: 30 artists, 30 cities, 30 tracks, 30 pieces of artwork and 30 texts. The latest project/release from Adim is an ambitious one to say the least. And as they them selves point out the idea of using environmental sounds, as a base for creating music… Continue reading Various Artists, The Noise & The City [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN008, 2004]
Hei, Laivoja Ja Junia [White Noise – WN002, 2004]
Hei is the producer of “Laivoja Ja Junia” the first full-length release on White Noise. This album is an all-out ambient excursion and as such it is clearly benefited by continuous listening. With the minimalist’s approach Hei succeeds in making tracks that are filled with to the brim with atmosphere. At times with a quite… Continue reading Hei, Laivoja Ja Junia [White Noise – WN002, 2004]
Schräge Musik, Untitled [White Noise – WN003, 2004]
Upcoming on White Noise is a series of 7-inches (Nov 2004), the handy vinyl format that doesn’t stress an independent label’s economy too much. The series is comprised by three releases by three different artists: Schräge Music featured on the WN001 split and two new signings (or aliases) “Kuken” and “Thallein”. Schräge Musik is first… Continue reading Schräge Musik, Untitled [White Noise – WN003, 2004]
Kuken, Untitled [White Noise – WN004, 2004]
“Kuken” is a newcomer on WN and he/she is responsible for the second 7-inch in a series scheduled for release in Nov 2004. The first track out of two is a beatless filtered construction consisting of a variety of sounds treated in various ways including heavy oversteering. The flip side is also a beatless filtered… Continue reading Kuken, Untitled [White Noise – WN004, 2004]