Various Artists, One Point Two [Rednetic – RN012, 2007]

One Point Two is the most natural name for the sequel of the first Rednetic compilation One Point (you guessed it) One that saw the light if day in 2004 and was the second release ever on this not that old thriving yet successful label. There’s little point in denying it this compilation is very… Continue reading Various Artists, One Point Two [Rednetic – RN012, 2007]

Various Artists, Midnight Souldive [AlephZero – ALEPHZ07, 2007]

The latest offering by AlephZero (JUN 2007) is the compilation Midnight Souldive and it brings more of their gentle chilled out beats. The contributors are as would be the case with a compilation in most cases both well known and unknown. There are twelve tracks in total and the usual suspects as far as AlephZero… Continue reading Various Artists, Midnight Souldive [AlephZero – ALEPHZ07, 2007]

Various Artists, A Small Frame of Reference [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 15, 2006]

A compilation on October Man Recordings that contains 14 tracks by 13 artists as is usually the case there are some well-known contributors to OMR and some who make their first contribution. The electronic music elder Cheju opens A Small Frame of Reference with the trademarked sounding and beautiful Bracken. The one thing out of… Continue reading Various Artists, A Small Frame of Reference [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 15, 2006]

Various Artists, Ginglik Saturdays: Rhythms Re-lik [Ginglik Records / Bubblewrap Industries – BUBBLIK02, 2006]

A 14-track compilation by the well-respected Ginglik establishment in London and depicting sonically what goes on their Saturday electronic excursions, in their fourth year of operation. It’s a collaboration release with Bubblewrap Industries and it is the second in a series of compilations. The 14-track compilation has known and not so known contributors from all… Continue reading Various Artists, Ginglik Saturdays: Rhythms Re-lik [Ginglik Records / Bubblewrap Industries – BUBBLIK02, 2006]

Various Artists, Sampler One [Expanding Records – ESCD1:06, 2006]

The title is self-explanatory and this release is surrounded by mystery. It contains eight tracks by as many artists all naturally taken from Expanding’s catalogue. Orla Wren, Modern Institute, Flotel, Miller + Fiam, Benge, Stendec, Vessel and Cathode are included, in other words a regular who’s who at Expanding. The sampler is a promotional item,… Continue reading Various Artists, Sampler One [Expanding Records – ESCD1:06, 2006]

Various Artists, Tured in Been [ON Records – ON306, 2006]

All but one of the previous releases by ON Records have been reviewed at ED and the latest addition “Tured In Been” is definitely not warranting to become the exception. On Records is a fairly small Dutch label that has a small yet impressive catalogue. One of the reasons is naturally the fact that the… Continue reading Various Artists, Tured in Been [ON Records – ON306, 2006]

Various Artists, The Condition of Muzak 2 [Expanding Records – EVSC2:06, 2006]

So it has finally arrived (JUL 2006) and it’s the second instalment of Expanding’s evs-series “evsc2:06” and once again they succeed in compiling beautiful electronic music that has a production standard second to none. Benge’s “Bambi”, Vessel’s “Fold” with exquisite beats and warm deep bass and Bauri’s “Have No Fear” exemplify that fact. The compilation… Continue reading Various Artists, The Condition of Muzak 2 [Expanding Records – EVSC2:06, 2006]

Various Artists, Polyphonic Petals [Bitlab Records – BITCDR003, 2006]

Bitlab Records, home of Soutien Gorge brings you the quality packed compilation “Polyphonic Petals”. After two consecutive releases by the in-house artists they’ve gathered 14 tracks by almost as many artists on a lovely jewel cased CD. This whole high-standard compilation is a testament to an as obvious as it is overlooked fact, there’s really… Continue reading Various Artists, Polyphonic Petals [Bitlab Records – BITCDR003, 2006]

Various Artists, London Electrics [London Electrics – LE01CD, 2005]

London Electrics is the result of six collaborating labels: Ai Records, Expanding, Highpoint Lowlife, Seed, Suburb and Uncharted Audio that all have their base in London town, hence the name. This twelve-track compilation is filled with high-quality electronic music not all that surprising considering that it is precisely what one would expect by each and… Continue reading Various Artists, London Electrics [London Electrics – LE01CD, 2005]

Various Artists, Sensitive to Light [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 8, 2005]

“Sensitive to Light” is the title of an ambitious 2 disc release signed October Man Recordings. The first disc features the following talented electronic musicians: Phorm, Mint, A-arc, Octif, Zainetica, Monoculture, Aitänna77, Lum, Joseph Auer, Ian Baxter and Cheju. The second disc features the following talented electronic musicians: Aitänna77, Boc Scadet, Monoculture, Joseph Auer, Octif,… Continue reading Various Artists, Sensitive to Light [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 8, 2005]