Modern Institute, Excellent Swimmer [Expanding Records – ECD23:06, 2006]

“Excellent Swimmer” is the title of Expanding’s next musical offering to the World. An interesting release in more aspects than one, since it sees this high-quality label taking a slightly different musical path than usual, yet unmistakeably in that very typical Expanding way, the music made by “Modern Institute” still fit precisely into the overall… Continue reading Modern Institute, Excellent Swimmer [Expanding Records – ECD23:06, 2006]

Vessel, Resist [Expanding Records – ECD21:05, 2005]

The recently released album “Resist” sees Vessel’s return to Expanding in beat crunching mood and the album is in large parts an up-tempo affair. Vessel’s acute sense for melodies in combination with demonstrated abilities to create forward moving beats and bassline combinations. All cater for a fine collection of tracks fitting the dance-for-the-advanced category. In… Continue reading Vessel, Resist [Expanding Records – ECD21:05, 2005]

Sovacusa, Centrepoint [Expanding Records – EVA14:05, 2005]

The marvellous debut album by Sovacusa is entitled “Centrepoint”. The vinyl version of the album contains 10 beautiful tracks. All having in common that they’re highly electronic, rhythmically strong and expertly produced. “Centrepoint” covers several parts of the electronic music spectrum from the down-tempo lullaby-styled to the fast forward electro-infused. Sovacusa delivers excellent stuff that… Continue reading Sovacusa, Centrepoint [Expanding Records – EVA14:05, 2005]

Benge, I Am 9 [Expanding Records – ECD20:04, 2005]

“I Am 9” is the fabulous ninth release full-length release by Expanding’s founder and strong man Benge. Exceedingly beautiful sounds put together in a manner that only Benge can muster. The warm bass-filled precision of the opening tracks “Iso-Grifo”, “Elan” and “Panchard” is simply a pure delight. Being unfair to the other seven tracks on… Continue reading Benge, I Am 9 [Expanding Records – ECD20:04, 2005]

Flotel, Wooden Beard [Expanding Records – ECD19:04, 2005]

“Wooden Beard” is the title of a highly individual and equally beautiful album release by Expanding’s Flotel. The album contains 12 tracks and in some sense it is the epitome of Expanding Records and their sound: sonic textures produced with very high precision, yet securely removed from the realms of the static and of the… Continue reading Flotel, Wooden Beard [Expanding Records – ECD19:04, 2005]

Lambent, These Days [Expanding Records – ECD17:04, 2005]

“These Days” is the name of the latest full-length offering from Expanding is signed Lambent and is entitled “These Days”. Actually the album is apart of double-release scheme set up by Expanding (Jan 2005). This album is released at the same time as Monoceros’ debut. “These Days” starts off with “Windless Harbour” a fairly long… Continue reading Lambent, These Days [Expanding Records – ECD17:04, 2005]

Monoceros, When I Was A Child I Wanted To be An Astronaut [Expanding Records – ECD18:04, 2005]

The second of the two most recently released albums on Expanding. “When I was a child I wanted to be an astronaut” was released simultaneously with Lambent’s “These Days” as Expanding set up this double-release scheme in Jan 2005. The album is fantastic and reveals an artist boasting of mature production talent. As has been… Continue reading Monoceros, When I Was A Child I Wanted To be An Astronaut [Expanding Records – ECD18:04, 2005]

Myrakaru, Tammetõru [Expanding Records – ECD16:04, 2004]

The latest full-length offering from Expanding, which release is immanent (Sep 2004) and is signed Myrakaru is entitled “Tammetõru”. It is yet another debut album on Expanding and it seems they’ve made yet another find. The CD contains 13 tracks of rhythmic excursions fused with beautiful melodies and basslines. Just what you would expect from… Continue reading Myrakaru, Tammetõru [Expanding Records – ECD16:04, 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]