Mescalinaeden/Eventless Plot, October/Artificial Embrace [Gracetone – GRACE01, 2005]

The first release from the Greek label Gracetone Recordings is a split 7-inch featuring the artists: Mescalinaeden and Eventless Plot. “October” by Mescalinaeden is a sinister sounding piece with metallic slightly distorted beats and some reversed sound engineering, sound wise similar to grossly underrated Seefeel. “October” is very good stuff indeed. “Artificial Embrace” is Eventless… Continue reading Mescalinaeden/Eventless Plot, October/Artificial Embrace [Gracetone – GRACE01, 2005]

Inch-Time, Icicles and Snowflakes/ Almond Eyes [Static Caravan – VAN098, 2005]

“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]

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]

Thallein, Untitled [White Noise – WN005, 2004]

“Thallein” is a newcomer on WN and he/she is responsible for the third 7-inch in a series scheduled for release in Nov 2004. Thallein sticks out the neck and starts of with some programmed drum machine beats and soaring soundscapes. Effectively building a track that rolls on and gives the impression of holding something back.… Continue reading Thallein, Untitled [White Noise – WN005, 2004]

Myrakaru, Klutic Reso [Expanding Records – EVS4:04, 2004]

Number four in the second evs-series features the latest signing to Expanding: Myrakaru. You get well-composed rhythmic bliss in “Klutic Reso” and “Kimalnu” on yellow ultra-thick 7-inch vinyl packaged in thick opaque PVC with print. The b-side “Kimalnu” is also featured on their debut album “Tammetõru” soon out on Expanding (Sep 2004). It’s the evs-series,… Continue reading Myrakaru, Klutic Reso [Expanding Records – EVS4:04, 2004]

Bauri, Have No Fear [Expanding Records – EVS5:04, 2004]

Bauri releasing on Expanding a stroke of genius? Bauri re-assumes his release schedule with a fantastic contribution to the evs-series. Warm and lush and this time maybe downplaying the Hip-hop influences displayed on his latest New Speak release “Everything is going to be OK again” a bit. Regardless, Bauri delivers to gorgeous tracks “Have No… Continue reading Bauri, Have No Fear [Expanding Records – EVS5:04, 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]