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Hybrid Components represents the Component Records’ sound quite well.
Dark and expansive layers of gritty drill’n bass are tied to post-industrial
leanings making this CD well worth the rotation. With folks like Gridlock,
Proem, Panacea, Codec, Somatic Responses be prepared for an audio
assault on the ears, feet and mind. Highly recommended.
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Skylab operate their facility in Austria but have engaged some of the
finest tracks from Birmingham, Alabama based Phasmid (aka Kell Simon).
On this remix compilation CD we see the likes of Books on Tape, Skope,
Formatt and Satellite Grooves (to name a few) offering up their renditions
of “Cooper is on Bubbles”.. the result? –a fine mix of multiple genre
electronics that is sure to please many folks looking for the intersection
between fun and funky.
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Bright, shiny, exuberant, and full of melodies, the 2088 Compilation
shows us that Skylab definitely have a knack at releasing music that
is both eclectic and accessible at the same time. Moments of sheer
simplicity are manifested with finesse while the music spans multiple
formats without a trace of ambiguity. Expect Drum’n Bass, IDM, Glitch,
Basstronics, Funk, Electro and a blanket of soothing rhythms.
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Based in Florida, Laced Milk Technologies are making quite an impact
on a global level. While their music hasn’t been officially released as
of yet, their distinctive electro-breaks sound must be heard to be fully
appreciated. The folks behind Laced Milk have a genuine passion for
producing bassbin rattling rhythms with some of the widest beats
around. Laced Milk is the formation of Rudy (Line Noise), Andres
(Bipolar Controller), Rick (Blunted Minds) and, Rob (K-Dence) and
Teresa (Pupila).. Watch your bassbins, we’re tellin’ ya..
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Morgan Beltz (aka Vytear “vy-tare”) has just released his debut for the
newborn G25 label located in Brookline, MA. The Great Rubber Audio
represents his recorded work during his stay in SF from 2000-2002. A
mixture of varied electrical experiments is the focus while DSP driven electro
and manipulated beats form the foundation of this disjointed CD. With
Plaid (Warp Records) taking a liking to Vytear’s audio structures one can
surely agree that Vytear is one to look out for!
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Deselect Mindbox/Mavoo’s 3rd Day of 2nd Grade CD (Tribal Treble)
Abstract Polygon & Mad EP form this split EP CD with Winnipeg, Canada
Based Tribal Treble Records. Deselect Mindbox is the work of Abstract Polygon
with the first 8 cuts representing his music –tangled electronics are infested to
the max with abrasive melodies falling ever so slightly into the drill’n bass arena.
The other 10 tracks are by the classically trained cellist of 14 years, Mad EP. With
a slightly more abstract feel, Matthew Peters manages to ignite his machines
with a fusion of hip-hop, jazz and furious basslines.
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Rune Grammofon :: runegrammofon.com
One of the most distinguished and influential personalities in Norwegian music,
Arne Nordheim releases Dodeka (meaning 12 in Greek). Never before available
on record until now, these compositions are made from the building blocks and
basic elements from Nordheim’s work in Warsaw between 1967 and 1972.
Considering the primitive working methods and the equipment available at the
time, Dodeka is also special in that it’s sonic qualities are quite astounding
with a clarity and character all of their own. Highly recommended.
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Input/Output :: scumm.net/~inputoutput
Input/Output is a relatively new label based on the fringes of LA County. With 12
tracks of obscure and distorted frequencies, Cross Country displays its malnourished
beats and melodies with ambient tendencies. Look for abrupt digital disruptions and
slightly visible melodies veering off into space while casually de-focused electronics
breath life into broken Atari systems..
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