Michael Schwanen didn't appear alone on Areal for a while. On this 15th release of Köln-based label, the German producer brings three tracks The first one is the longplayer of A side: minimal techno with massive kick + bass, various distorted sounds and a quite dark electronic piano sound. Really good! On the B side, the first electro techno tune... read more
Ludo, 12/09/2003

Profitable collaboration between Andreas Kauffelt (Subtonal) and Peter Haubfleisch (Fresh Moods)! Both Germans deliver under Elektrolux subdivision a three tracks EP in which atmospheric sounds, African vocals and syncopated rhythm combine perfectly. When World Music joins Electro!
www.mikrolux.com
Nexus 6, 12/09/2003

After a so great mixed CD ("The Button Down Mind Strikes Back"), the French label is now publishing this best of Daniel Bell. Among the 13 tracks we can find the standards "Bleep", "Phreak", "Flying Saucer" and of course "Losing Control", all released in early 90's. Except 3-4 titles, the sound is ultra minimal. A compilation remembering that the German minimal scene has been probably influenced by the style of this Detroit producer.
www.logisticrecords.com
Ludo, 11/09/2003

Author of a handful productions on Native Diffusion and Evil Deception, Paul Skoog makes its first appearance on Holzplatten. Swedish artist introduces three varied techno tracks ranging from deep to hypnotic sounds. On A side, longplayer "Horizonte" appears as a progressive tune, a beautiful string coming out bit by bit over powerful and regular bassline. More punchy "Bodies" starts B side with repetitive music enhanced by discrete vocals. At last, "Evoke" in a clubby style ends with tribal notes this EP destined to be played and played again on dancefloors. A producer to follow!
www.holzplatten.com     www.pornostarmusic.com
Nexus 6, 11/09/2003

It seems that this new Lasergun is the first EP by Munich-based producer Emin Corrado. It's a promising debut because all of the three tracks are perfectly produced. The A side starts with "Monsters": techno dancefloor with good bass, various 80's synths sounds and a deep voice... all of this remembering Front 242. Simply strong. The second tune -... read more
Ludo, 10/09/2003

The return of Bjorn Bommersheim this time on Kazumi! Swedish artist and new comer on the techno scene delivers a eclectic four tracks EP, ranging from metallic 4/4 ("Toolish People") to experimental music ("Formaldehyd") passing through hard sounds ("Switch The Off On") or tribal digressions ("For Your Pleasure"). Excellent!
www.holzplatten.de     www.pornostarmusic.com
Nexus 6, 10/09/2003

The Italian producer at his best for the first time on the Swiss label: Davide brings four tracks of tech' house sometimes minimal or hypnotising, always hyper groovy & funky and with a massive sound. A DJ Tools that must not be missed by every Rino Cerrone, Danilo Vigorito or Marco Carola fan.
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Ludo, 09/09/2003

Such a career since its beginnings in 1996 on Holzplatten! Author of nearly hundred Ep's and collaborations on Analog, Contrast, Decomplex, Déjà Vu, Purenoise, EMF, Energy Industries, Kazumi and Thrust, Mayhem man strikes back today with a first CD album in limited edition gathering altogether his best productions to date on Lifeform Recordings,... read more
Nexus 6, 09/09/2003

Forget cover's horrible aspect, this two tracks is one of September's electro sensations! For their second release after a hip hop production on Counterflow Reccordings label, US artists from Secret Frequency Crew deliver on Mass transit imprint a killer track based upon surprising 808 and FAT vocoder! Keeping only deep and mental side, Andrea Parker's (Touchin' Bass) remix version on the reverse is even superior to the original one. A must have!
Nexus 6, 08/09/2003

Two great Napolitan producers delivering a superb funky techno record. Markantonio has joined a new distributor, so now Analytic Trail releases can be found through ELP, naturally ;) Let's get back to SouthBound EP: 3 tracks + 2 loops of pure pleasure. B1 is made by Davide and has a Vigorito-like bassline and overall song construction, which... read more
Lesha, 08/09/2003

A heavyweight pined, no doubt this will help young and excellent structure from Geneva to grow and gain respect from the international electro scene! Succeeding to superb Trestristestigres production (Kône 03), Scape One signs on Davecore label his best album so far (its fourth including both "Planet Funk Express" releases on Electrix). Less... read more
Nexus 6, 05/09/2003

Trip-hop, downtempo, electro, ambient or rock, there are various influences on this five cuts produced by French artist Imperial J on his own label. The sound production is perfect as well as the mix between machines and real instruments (bass, drums, guitars, organs). Check audio samples on Hexanol web site.
www.hexanol.net     www.ballistx-entertainment.com
Ludo, 05/09/2003