EP Review: Recoilprodukt – Catalyst
Recoilprodukt, a pioneering recording studio/label that first emerged in 1984 with its defiantly iconic recordings for Psyche, F451, and Vanishing Heat, is returning with an initial release that fittingly resurrects its imprint. Titled ‘Catalyst‘, this two-track EP is the first instalment of a haunting sci-fi narrative series. A deep dive into dark-world building- It will …
EP Review: Millsart – Morning Glory
Axis Expressionist Series A collection of vinyl and limited digital releases, curated by Millsart, an alias of Jeff Mills, of his most eclectic and transcendent compositions that derive from his Every Dog Has Its Day project as well as new unreleased works. Vernacular creations that fall off from the “other side” of the Electronic Music tree, …
EP Review – Altern 8 – E-Vapor 8 (Remixes)
Network Records, in collaboration with electronic music pioneers Altern 8, proudly unveils a thrilling remix package of the iconic rave anthem ‘E-Vapor-8.’ Originally produced by Mark Archer and Chris Peat, as Altern 8, in 1992, the track is a cornerstone of electronic music history, transporting us back to the early days of the UK rave …
Album Review: Beifer – Constant.Transition
Emerging artist Beifer presents his highly anticipated debut album “constant.transition”: an eclectic fusion of electronic music with strong influences from dubstep, garage and drum ‘n’ bass, enriched with captivating jazz elements. This cross-genre work takes listeners on a journey through dark atmospheres and avant-garde soundscapes, brought to life by the artist’s complex percussion layers and interesting chord …
Album Review: Moritz von Oswald – Silencio
What are the differences and similarities between human and artificial sound, between oscillations generated by vocal cords and synthesizer voices, voltage amplified by speakers? On Silencio, his latest album for Tresor Records, Moritz von Oswald works with a 16-voice choir to explore this concept. Drawing from the ensemble works of long-standing inspirations Edgard Varèse, György Ligeti and Iannis …
Album Review: Arto Lindsay – I had a fever when (Edition Dur 16)
Arto Lindsay composed and recorded ‘I Had a Fever When’ with participating musicians exclusively for Edition Dur. Arthur Morgan “Arto” Lindsay (born in Virginia in 1953, raised between the US and Brazil) is is a guitarist, singer, record producer and experimental composer – a pioneer of the frantic, dissonant ‘no wave’ style in late ‘70s …
EP Review: Blake Reyes – Vernacular
The ‘Axis Jazz’ series continues with Milan based Blake Reyes. The album was recorded in 3 different cities including the legendary “Officine Meccaniche“ studio in Milan (Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, Erika Badhu), engineered by Taketo Gohara and with attendance of Jeff Mills during all sessions. The Steinway & Sons Grand Piano recorded for the album …
Album Review: Yelka – Krieg & Ferien
*From pointed pates hats fly into the blue / All winds resound as so with muffled cries. / Steeplejacks fall from roofs and break in two / And on the coasts—we read —flood waters rise. The storm has come, the seas run wild and skip /Landwards to squash big jetties there /Most people have a …
Album Review: Sophie Hunger – Cinéma (Edition Dur)
Celebrated Swiss musician and composer Sophie Hunger unveils her mesmerizing soundtrack for the Oscar-winning stop-motion film „Ma vie de Courgette“ and a selection of her compositions for other movies from the last ten years. (Side B). ‘Cinema‘ showcases a decade‘s worth of heartfelt compositions and recordings, offering a unique glimpse into her creative genius. Soundtracks serve as the …
Album Review: X-Press 2 – Thee
‘Thee’ is the vital duo’s fifth LP release and the first on Acid Jazz. They have already dropped two singles from the album and now unveil another nine fresh cuts that continue their creative purple patch, following recent remixes for Gabriels and David Holmes. It comes after years of defining the sound of the underground …