If you like your IDM/electronica on the more experimental edge, and free to roam across any borders into other musical domains then this release is definitely for you.
Author: Jason Martin
Pleasurefields :: Shelter (Touched Music / Pleasure Wax)
Pleasurefields’ mix of acoustic instrumentation, electronic lushness and really accomplished vocals combine into a sublime cocktail.
Defrag :: Float (Hymen)
This is music for detailed home listening, but also would be a joy to take in at a live show in a small club or larger festival stage. We miss you Maschinenfest!
Heogen :: Oxygen Fields EP (Dyadik)
The first thing that struck me was the mocked up graphics for the artwork and presentation were just beautiful. Very in keeping with the Dyadik label and colors reflecting how filled with heart and soul Heogen compositions are…
Synapscape :: Point Me to Nowhere EP (Ant-Zen)
Philipp Münch and Tim Kniep who are Synapscape have been refining their special approach to complex and multi-layered rhythmic noise over quite some years now.
Inkipak :: Slightly Salted (Pingdiscs)
Hat’s off, as whilst many artists find the ghosts within the machines, it is a rare few that can truly bring out the humanity in the machines.
Room of Wires :: Making music in total isolation
Talking to the two Andrews behind Room of Wires, and, in keeping with their way of working, this has all been done at distance. Room of Wires have never met—together they create uneasy electronic music.
Mick Chillage :: Before & After Silence
Mick Chillage recently provided a comprehensive, insightful and entertaining interview session with Jason Martin. Somewhere in here is the guide to understanding the mind of a prolific ambient producer, and more…
Temp-Illusion :: “Two Lands (Idlefon Rework) — Video premiere
Dropping this first week of 2022 there is a wonderful Idlefon remix video of a track by Temp-Illusion called “Two Lands,” originally released on the Pend album. Exploring the American divided society, whether by race, politics, affluence, poverty or any number of its divisions.