If we had to choose only one release among superb Control Tower discography, it would have been this one ! Collaboration between The Dexorcist, Dj Controlled Weirdness and Krude aka Ben McClusker from Audio Illusion, "Edge City Express" demonstrates in three dark and dancefloor cuts ("The Monsters", "Edge City Express", "3rd Wave Action") anything our UK artists are able to do as electro terrorism. Dexorcist solo track is a pure jewel and worth by itself to purchase this essential masterpiece!
www.controltower.co.uk     www.deadsilence.co.uk
Nexus 6, 15/08/2003

Stop spending time in those hardtofind record shops seeking Radio Caroline tunes, Mental Groove has done the job for you! Three tracks on a 12" taken from Miss Kittin revolutionary mix CD. "Flutter" from Autechre, the sweet electronica of Kinesthesia and above all, Alexander Robotnick and his timeless anthem "Dance boy dance" : melancholic chords and post acid house for the junkies lovers... Watch out the funny cover !
www.mentalgroove.ch     www.misskittin.com     www.materialisonori.it     www.robotnick.it     www.warprecords.com     www.rephlex.com
Chaton, 15/08/2003

From experimental to electro, this third output from Belgian Data Records label introduces six unreleased tracks written and produced by J.-R. Rob(u)rang et John Sellekaers. Obviously attracted by analogical synthesizers and sound amalgamations, both artist evolve into Dopplereffekt and Adult registers. A surprising, well done and eclectic final result.
www.datarising.com
Nexus 6, 13/08/2003

Last electro heavyweights to be pined onto cute Andrea Parker's label, Phil Klein (Breakin, Battle Trax, Audio Illusion) delivers today two killer cuts in pure electro bass tradition. Declined in its vocal and instrumental versions, "Deep Bass Matrix" introduces on A side superb melody enhanced by strong percussion elements and robotic vocals. Brilliant! In a Dynamix II style, "Miami Style" on the flip appears as the climax of that 12'', as irresistible as devastating by use of rough 808 over powerful bass line and ultra groovy feminine lyrics. A classic to become and an actual monster EP!
www.bassjunkie.com     www.rocketsciencemedia.com
Nexus 6, 13/08/2003

Canvas is a Parisian band whose two of its members are also part of Duplex 100 (Sam Rouanet & Phil Stumpf). Except two housy tracks, most of the 10 tunes are a kind of downtempo and electronica where the "human touch" is strong (use of acoustical instruments). Very quiet, this nice album is perfect for a domestic listening. Check it on Nacopajaz' web site.
www.nacopajaz.net
Ludo, 08/08/2003

After only two releases, the Geneva young label of our friend Chaton - Plak Records - has just published it first CD album! Surprise: it's not about minimal techno or house like on the 12"s. This time, it is mainly electronica, experimental and downtempo with many influences: hip hop, electro, rock, noisy, dub or also kitsch... There are also a... read more
Ludo, 08/08/2003

The famous electro band comes back with a one-side collector, Moroder style, charmed voice, disco cut and The Hacker's trademark synth. "The beach", tribute to the B-side of blue Mondays?, is a classic release and a must to have for Kittin's fans.
www.mentalgroove.ch     www.misskittin.com
Chaton, 06/08/2003

M. Klein is back on the German label Areal. On the first side: a minimal techno longplayer starts in a dark and melancholic atmosphere then it turns into a raw, grating but also dancefloor way. A long ambient track based on an infantile melody fills the whole other side. An excellent release. Check audio samples on Areal web site!
www.areal-records.com
Ludo, 06/08/2003

The French association Atomic'x Agency based in Strasbourg launches its own label: V-Limited. On this first release, four techno DJ tools with many percussions and massive rhythms. Basically dedicated to the harder dancefloors. MP3 samples on V-Limited website.
www.v-limited.com
Ludo, 04/08/2003

Taken from "Berlinette", last album of the cute German artist on her own label, Trashscapes is coming today with brilliant remixes from Apparat, Raz o'hara, Kid 606 and Anthony Rother. Electro pop version of Psi49net owner (in a kind of Little Computer People style) sounds like a masterpiece and is worth on her own the whole EP.
www.bpitchcontrol.de
Nexus 6, 01/08/2003

Irish artists Alan O'Boyle & Dennis McNulty (RGC, Sabrettes, Mass Transit, Planet Mu) crash back on excellent Satamile imprint with three dark and futuristic electro pieces. A deep and uptempo production quite similar to their first release on New-York prime label, you will not be disappointed!
www.satamile.com
Nexus 6, 30/07/2003

It was a long time Lab Insect didn't release any EP. After his appearances on Leitmotiv, Lasergun and Kurbel, the French producer is back today on Ekeltrofon, the imprint he's just founded with Mitch. As we guessed, Elektrofon's style is electro techno. On the A side, "Fill for me" is both powerful, harmonious and dark thanks to its massive... read more
Ludo, 28/07/2003