Robbie Geoghegan

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Asan :: Welcome Home Supperman (Borneo)

Reviews 07/13/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

Asan isn’t reinventing the wheel, but he is adding a different hue to a well-known palette. There are elements of Dub in the formula and […]

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V/A :: The Descent of Man (Electronique.it)

Reviews 07/13/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

A descent, yes, but definitely some ascension in amongst the charcoal clad visage of man, and his machine. It’s not easy forming sentences in 35°C […]

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Xex :: Xex:Change (Dark Entries)

Reviews 07/12/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

A new wave narrative is at the heart of their sound, a fresh faced exuberance coupled with a critical eye. Experimental, intelligent and a tad […]

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June :: Don’t Be Seen With Me / Golden Era (June)

Reviews 07/08/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

June may be a new name, but Fronas has already shown his ability to work well under different genres. His musings in House see a […]

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Inkamera / Galaxian :: Double review (Last Known Trajectory)

Reviews 07/06/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

It’s great to see LKT return to vinyl. The British label set a solid standard with their first outings. Inkarmera and Galaxian are quality additions […]

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Near Paris / I Signori Della Galassia :: Double review (Medical)

Reviews 07/06/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

For Medical Records’ latest, the Seattle label has stayed close to home, heading to Ohio for Near Paris, before heading further afield to Italy for […]

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Ekman :: M.S.P. (Solar One Music)

Reviews 06/30/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

Ekman’s isolated compositions resemble the sounds of VC-118A or Gosub, that methodical removal of the human element to allow the machine to dominate. Ekman (aka […]

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V/A :: Circuit D’Actes 3 (La Forme Lente)

Reviews 06/26/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

La Forme Lente, and their Circuit D’Actes compilations, help to navigate the listener towards gleaming aural islands and analogue ambrosia. La Forme Lente are stalwarts of contemporary Synth Wave. […]

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Uexkull :: Hormad (Brutalist Sunset)

Reviews 06/24/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

Some of Conner’s movements are steeped in the rich history of Autechre and Funkstörung, others adopt some more modern moments of the floor. Bitstream were […]

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Red Fetish :: Cardinal Synth (TViD)

Reviews 06/22/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

Corruption, exploitation, technology and social strife all to a Synth Wave beat. A punchy return from these trailblazers. A couple of years back I had […]

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V/A :: World Electronix 3 (Cultivated Electronics)

Reviews 06/21/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

The World Electronix series has revived the original Cultivated Electronics EPs. The Electro sounds pioneered on those early outings are alive and well, muted notes […]

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