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DATACRASHROBOT :: Xylogic Technology Crash Mix
Sorin Paun, better known to the electronic music community as the split sonic devices of Datacrashrobot (definitive exp-electro) and Randomform (leftfield DSP contortions) offers up a seamless blend of his DCR moniker on Xylogic Technology Crash Mix. Dive into these gelatinous rhythms as they tear through electro with high-definition beats, bass and creative chaos. DOWNLOAD [...]
AV8R :: Sun Salutation (High Grade Media)
Experimental, IDM, dub and ambient simmer as world influences melt in a smorgasbord of organic audio soup. [Release page] AV8R‘s Sun Salutation is scented with reverse-washed loops reminiscent of Boards Of Canada (ie. title track) and an off-kilter douse of hip-hop inspired by early Skam-era Push Button Objects (ie. “Ophiuchus Part 1″). Lightly brushed distortion, [...]
Randomform :: Enfeld (High Grade Media)
Displaying extraterrestrial diversions, microscopic attention to detail and oblique movements, a peculiar vision of future worlds unveils itself, if somewhat subliminally. Darkened by fractured beats and moody digital-signal-processing, Enfeld releases a swarm of insects flying over the radar of experimental electronics. The balance between technology and humanity always treads a fine line. Trying to capture [...]
Randomform :: “Enfeld Shell” video (High Grade Media)
“Enfeld Shell” video taken from forthcoming album Enfeld, out soon on High Grade Media. Randomform – Enfeld Shell from Charlie V. on Vimeo. Bucharest’s Sorin Paun (aka Randomform) is one of the most prolific electronic music agents to perform on the digital web scene recently. Known for intense releases and extremely moody radio mixes, you [...]
tay0 :: There Is A Shining Point Where All Lines Intersect (High Grade Media)
Tay0 emerges onto the electronic music scene with shadows of IDM’esque intrigue; creating for his listeners a tranquil place brushed against beatified sonic slivers covered in pulses of synth-washes, chilled production and an ear for the organically rich. [Release page] Ryan Taylor operates under the tay0 moniker and unveils for High Grade Media a renewed [...]
Reklein :: Piedmont (High Grade Media)
David Ferguson rewinds Piedmont (originally released in September 2009) to investigate further its alluring polyphonic arpeggios, spooky ambience and DSP trickery. Find out, if you haven’t already, how Reklein’s command of mixing the subtlety of beats, rhythmic noise and emphasis on chopped-up layers takes over the sonic scenery. [Release page] The first track on Piedmont [...]
citizenGreen :: Ulterior Motives EP (Nophi)
Eight focused tracks that while gradually penetrating your brain like a glacier sliding on rough terrain, manages to peel various layers of electronics with an emphasis on chilled basslines and subtle rhythmic flows. It’s difficult these days to get excited about the prospect of a new release, let alone a 37-minute EP composed of eight [...]