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Five questions for Cartesian Binary

Profiles 02/15/2012 by igloomag

Cartesian Binary Recordings offers Electro-Acoustic, Downtempo, Hobo Nouveau, Electronica, Ambient, Deep Ambient Soundscapes, all curated by multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Rena Jones who recently sat […]

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Neud Photo :: Simulations (Pylon)

Reviews 02/15/2012 by Robbie Geoghegan

Neud Photo makes Simulations seem effortless; the tracks ebb and flow masking the intricacies of Nightingale’s vintage synthesizer arsenal. Neud Photo, aka Nico Nightingale, is […]

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Plastic Frog :: Review batch

Reviews 02/15/2012 by Robbie Geoghegan

Over of spread of EP’s and albums, Plastic Frog have explored—and released—some excellent synth, electro pop and EBM. It can be quite a mission to […]

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Seth Chrisman :: Aetherdrift, Do You Copy? (Flaming Pines)

Reviews 02/13/2012 by igloomag

Lazy ambient drifts into stylus static, the sea washing up the shore insinuates itself into the conversation inside someone’s busy kitchen. This is not New […]

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Scanone :: Gangsta Riddim EP (Outside)

Reviews 02/12/2012 by igloomag

Slabs of robotic electro slide across the grooves of this record as it illustrates subdued fury in a 20-minute escape through time. Hype; while in […]

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Five questions for Audiobulb

Profiles 02/12/2012 by igloomag

Known for their astute attention to detail in all manner of electronics, Audiobulb have etched a consistent path that enables their roster to evolve in […]

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Kossak :: You Forgot To Kick It (Record Label Records)

Reviews 02/11/2012 by igloomag

Projecting outward from the likes of Gescom and/or Shadowhuntaz (Skam), Kossak’s focus on layering percussion and tumbling bass is refined and delves into broken slabs […]

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Mr 76ix :: Experiment Four (Skam)

Reviews 02/11/2012 by igloomag

Not always propelled in a straight shot to the ears, Experiment Four digs a little further and dissects busted rhythms, technoid superstructures and acidic undertones […]

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CELER :: 3View (Con-V, and/OAR, Analog Path)

Reviews 02/11/2012 by Stephen Fruitman

Since Danielle Baquet’s passing, her talented partner (Will Long), now residing in Tokyo, has continued to release previously unheard material recorded by the duo and […]

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Ana Tijoux :: La Bala (Nacional)

Reviews 02/11/2012 by Gustave Savy

Soulful is a word that you might use to describe it, full of lush string arrangements and easily flowing vocals, including several guest appearances. La […]

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