The comeback story of an analog junkie continues. Everyone familiar with the 1990s techno knows how significant role Kimmo Rapatti and his DUM Records played and not only for the Finnish scene. Luckily we do not need past tense in telling this story because after several quiet years, Rapatti revived his Mono Junk alias and afterRead More →
Ann Arbor, US state of Michigan, is less than one-hour drive from Detroit and the place D’Marc Cantu comes from. Despite of geographical proximity to the Motor City, Cantu has rather courted the sound of Chicago with his genuine jakbeat rebellion, heard on labels like Nation, Crème, Sequencias and many more. HeRead More →
A sleek hand with colored fingernails holding a shiny sharpened knife: The sleeve promises terror and suspense but well-versed Dutchman Ruud Lekx aka Rude 66 is on a surprisingly convivial trip. The grandmaster of The Hague’s electro acid discovers the fun factor of easy-going synth tracks, out on Bordello A ParigiRead More →
The year 2013 saw the birth of the Estonian label Frotee Records, which is in search of the Balearic beat of the Baltics and does it with vinyl pressings of long-lost compositions. The label debuted with an EP by a band called Tornaado, thus going back to the year 1979Read More →
For the start the Blacknecks techno jet has been rerouted from London to post-season Rimini, as the explosive opener “Fash” summons the resort zombies under the shiny disco ball. Hardened Moroder-esque bass line twins with “Theme From Blacknecks” from the previous release, making a robust nod to Italo worshippers. TheRead More →
Some interesting finds from a box of vinyl stowed between kitchenware and 1990s jumpers in a second hand outlet. Because of limited time for browsing I just grabbed seven items and now I’m pretty happy with the outcome. Really no techno but the first one, “Supertrax Vol. 1” from 1983, featuresRead More →
Well in time for the sun and sea comes “Replicants EP”, hot-blooded italo tribute by Viewlexx’s new signing Kid Machine. In the spirit of Rimini and the label’s cosmic heritage, the composer from the Northwestern part of UK provides six pieces of space romanticism. Harmonically built title track, where theRead More →
Rating: 7/10 A medieval story related to crows and castles is behind the 12-inch compilation but instead of gloomy stories we get six tracks filled with bright sounds from North Wales. Stamped, and stamped again, the grey vinyl edition might make suspicious but don’t worry, the bird-themed compilation has someRead More →
Rating: 8/10 Synth freak Danny Wolfers continues his explorations in soulful disco and funk under the Nacho Patrol moniker, delivering a genuine-sounding fiesta of vintage grooves. Except of the knowledge that this record has roots in black music, the references to Africa remain limited and one should not expect anyRead More →
Rating: 5/10 This twelve lines up with dozens of other edits and unofficial releases exploiting the life and legacy of the King of Pop. Difficult to believe it is a honest tribute release, although the title track “Thank You Michael” tries to bow down before M.J., featuring a preacher’s addressRead More →