Release date is in July 2014 Four variations on the theme “Movement” by the Italian artist Edanticonf who has previously claimed a central spot in the roster of the Vancouver imprint Silent Season. Usually we can smell dub techno in Edanticonf’s productions and his approach on the EP for M_RecRead More →
In “Gravrösens Bortglömda Band”, released simultaneously with S100‘s “Genesis” in Semantica’s recent Swedish round, Varg leaves the Northern Electronics hideaway for urban crowds targeted by the Madrid label. After the ambient intro “Lossning I Dimma, Kallholmen 04.53”, floor-minded “Västra Skogen” twins with ethereal fireballs produced by Abdulla Rashim, Varg’s pal inRead More →
The artwork of “Konstellaatio” gives a clue to the foundations of Mika Vainio’s new album as Ø. It’s about summers in the Nordic countryside, grandma’s mythological tales from the memorable days between self-indulgence, when kids went picking wild strawberries under the burning sun, and suspense, when they were spying at a hauntedRead More →
Another fine production from the Northern Electronics camp. Heading to the hallways of hypnosis, suburban Stockholm artist Fabian Kempe makes the vinyl debut with “Path 0102.591”. Korridor’s mini-LP is focused on acid-tinged atmospheric excursions reminiscent of the works of fellow countryman Andreas Tilliander (TM404) and the label’s own Ulwhednar.Preferring theRead More →
Believe it or not, this is Yuji Kondo’s first solo vinyl, released under the Ducerey Ada Nexino moniker on Scalameriya’s Serbian imprint Genesa. Three of Japanese producer’s tracks run on familiar shredded rhythms and spitfire stabs, topped with splintered vocal loops. The best pick is “Mouth Of Which” [witch?], steppingRead More →
After “Ard Core Krew” on Ann Aimee, AnD’s floor rage continues on another Dutch-rooted label when Speedy J’s outfit Electric Deluxe drops “Kundalini EP”.Three vinyl cuts to express the Mancunian duo’s in-your-face attitude, starting with hammering and abrasive 4/4 ride “The Jellyfish” on the A-side. The flip sports factory-inspired wigglyRead More →
Defrosted demons lurking in the mid-winter kyrkogården like the subconscious woes in Bergman’s “Fanny And Alexander” when Ulwhednar is at it again, following the debut cassette and a LP in 2013. Out just before the Christmas, the six-track tape and digital release is another proof of Ulwhednar’s firm command ofRead More →
Semantica’s magnetizing effect on the international techno community has been reflected with the releases by virtually dozens of acclaimed artists. Many of them where part of the pack in Svreca‘s mix-CDr “For Your Eyes Only”, initially out as a limited run of 50 pieces and reissued later. Under the ChristmasRead More →
Operating out of Rome, Stochastic Resonance issues the first vinyl after a handful of digital releases since 2011. Representing the lesser known experimental camp from Italy, the “1112013 Stopping Outwards” gets a beatless start with low-frequency resonance in Akamoi‘s “Little Black Box” and roaming bass and clicks in “Three Phase”Read More →
A track called “Ahmak” by Tujurikkuja gained the first spot in Rrose’s November Top 10 for RA and raised questions about the artist’s identity. It got the special attention of Estonians because a local cult sketch group bears the same name, tujurikkuja meaning mood-spoiler. But it’s not a joke as Terminal 313 found outRead More →