Promoted by Freddy Fresh (Howlin', EMF) himself, an indisputable guarantee of quality, Jon Frank launches his first label. Based as well in Minneapolis, brilliant US artist signs the six tracks of this excellent sampler EP evolving ranging from dark electro, acid tech'house with vocals and oldschool techno registers. Well done, open-minded with a little Rave age (1990-1994) nostalgia. No doubt a new talent to follow!
www.jonfrank.com
Nexus 6, 17/03/2004

Ivan Arnau made his first steps into electronic on Djax Up Beat with three releases under Sbles3plex moniker. Then he collaborated with his fellow partner Kosmozo on Star Whores structure. Leading Spanish Dona-Li Records today, a label located in Terrassa, our composer strikes back with its second compilation and welcomes new productions from... read more
Nexus 6, 17/03/2004

First release for a label based in Boulder, Colorado. Surprisingly, A1-track sounds very European, carrying groovy Vigorito-like bassline and recognizable synth leads. B-side sounds more American, but seems somewhat raw and lacking a finishing touch. 'The Range' (A1) is an excellent DJ tool, though.
www.tuunda.com
Lesha, 16/03/2004

Electronica lovers, this piece is for you ! Written and produced by Syncotronic and Ekue, A side of the 12" offers no less than four cuts in a Warp, minimal and bleepy vein. More offensive, Hyperkut, Autonom, Oktopussy and Frigobox bring the B-side back to a Detroit style electro to compare with Dopplereffekt productions. Inspired and dynamic, Belgian scene doesn't stop surprising us.
www.muzike.be
Nexus 6, 15/03/2004

No doubt Drivecom is destined to a great future! Launched on the quiet by Boris Divider, author of a brilliant track in 2002 on classic compilation "Electro Commando - Welcome To Psycity" (Psi49net), this Barcelona based label welcomes for its first reference three unreleased and explosive tunes in a dark and minimal electro register. Anthony... read more
Nexus 6, 15/03/2004

This 71st output on Holzplatten camp strikes the great return of Brixton to the production. Since his last "Warning EP" published in October 2002, German artist stepped aside to let new talents like Robert Natus, B. Bommersheim or Sascha Zastiral growing and evolving on Düsseldorf prime techno label. Faithful to his hypnotic sounds, Kazumi and... read more
Nexus 6, 11/03/2004

The Parisian DJ Terry brings a quality house mix with various influences: minimal, deep, acid, 80s, disco & funk. Here is the artists'list of this always groovy & pumpin' selection: Liebe ist cool, Akufen, Scoper & Bubba, Pepe Deluxe, Pascal Leroc, Fertile Ground (Alex Kid rmx), Bionic Bump Band, The Floorfillerz, Terry, Marlow (Freestyle Man rmx), Alexi Delano & Vicenzo (Random Factor rmx), An-2, Freaks (Steve Bug rmx), W.A.R.R.I.O., Spirit Catcher, Unai. Check it!
Ludo, 11/03/2004

The French duo E.D.P. is back on Modélisme Records with this EP which is a tribute to a German club based in Cologne. Dedicated to the dancefloors, these two pumpin' longplayers are evolving in a dark & raw minimal techno style. Check mp3 samples on Modélisme web site!
www.modelisme-records.fr.st
Ludo, 10/03/2004

After Bass Junkie, üNN, Transparent Sound and Scape One, it's Apollo Kids turn to remix "Flow", Freezie Freekie wellknown cut previously published on Satamile 11. If synthesizer line remains unchanged, London producer adds to the rhythm an unstoppable and efficient breaks tonality. This cross-over rework worth itself the release of this limited EP completed on B-side by the original.
www.satamile.com
Nexus 6, 09/03/2004

It's been a while we didn't mention Sender. Don't think this German label slowed down his activities, on the contrary it kept on going on its own way and it has now become a respected label of the minimal techno scene. As a proof, this excellent compilation published to celebrate the 30th Sender release. It's not very easy at first listening... read more
Ludo, 09/03/2004

The German label directed by Splank aka John Starlight / Zombie Nation is two years and it's now publishing its first CD compilation. 13 tracks by Zombie Nation, My Robot Friend, Gater, Mutron, Jeux de Corps, Generation Aldi, Duniz & Henrixx, ReMute, Nam:Live and remixes by Sven Väth, Richard Bartz, Northern Lite. A nice sampler of Dekathlon's sound: electro techno electroclash with sometimes punk / rock or computer sounds influences.
www.dekathlon-records.com
Ludo, 08/03/2004

The legendary track "Loverboy" (Poker Flat 01) has been released 5 years ago, yes already 5 years ! To celebrate this birthday, Steve Bug joined on this album various artists who previously appeared on his label: Hakan Lidbo, Jackmate vs Nick Reiff, Martin Landsky, Phonique, Glowing Glisses, Märtini Brös, Jeff Bennett and himself of course. 8... read more
Ludo, 05/03/2004