I like the Pole aesthetic. Stefan Betke’s Waldorf filter crackles and pops while dub-inspired basslines spiral into infinity. Be forewarned, however, that Betke’s melodies are […]
Reviews
Tim Koch :: Please Don't Tell Me That's Your Volvo (Aural Industries)
Many of you are well aware of Tim Koch’s (Thug) Isolated Rhythm Chock from 1999.. it combined breathtaking electronica with distorted beats, odd rhythms, and […]
Surface 10 :: Vector Fable (Evenum)
Surface 10 is the guise out of which Dean De Benedictis programs his strange electronic excursions. With Vector Fable being his debut release on Evenum, […]
Patio :: Parrellel Play (Involve)
The impressive, relatively new label Involve puts out another solid release. A collaboration between Aspen and Jet Jaguar, Patio’s name suits the sound to a […]
Viktor Sjoberg :: Audio Architecture (dD Records)
This 60-minute cd from an 18-year-old Swede may quite possibly be one of the best releases of all of 2000. The combination of influences is […]
Monolake :: Hong Kong (Chain Reaction)
Took this home from the local Tower ™ one day and filed it next to the other C.R. Metal-boxes on my shelf, and waited for […]
VENT-0004 :: A Drum'n'Bass Document (Tarmedia Productions)
Although, the title does not quite reflect the idea of the record to “celebrate today the land of the drum and the bass”, the compilation […]
Ambidextrous / Novel 23 :: Cross Split #1 EP (Shaped Harmonics)
Ambidextrous and Novel 23 have been shaping sounds for the past few years, and have made a noticeable splash in many digital electronic fields. On […]
SND :: Stdio (Mille Plateaux)
SND’s second full length release might surprise those familiar with Makesnd Cassette (also on Mille Plateaux), as they seem to be quietly diversifying, bringing in […]
Lowfish :: Eliminator (Suction)
This is the first Lowfish disc I picked up after enjoying the Solvent material and the Assorted Pieces 10″. The sounds on this fit the […]
Autophonic :: Bathrobin EP (DUB)
(11.29.00) Autophonic, introduced to most of us through the Nummer Een compilation, delivers a varied 12″ on the Dub label. Within four tracks the spectrum […]

















