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Body 11 / Die Gesunden :: Double review (Medical)

Reviews 09/07/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

Medical Records need little introduction on Igloo, but their latest duo of artists might. Body 11 is Tim Stickelbrucks, a German artist who was inspired […]

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Eleven Pond :: Assemblage (Dark Entries)

Reviews 08/31/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

Eleven Pond should need no introduction. This 80s group have reformed since being picked up by DE back in 2009. The group are gigging again, […]

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Algebra Suicide / Los Microwaves :: Double review (Dark Entries)

Reviews 08/04/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

Whereas Algebra Suicide employed drum machines to create a laconic monologue, Los Microwaves used electronic equipment to drive experimentation. Two disparate LPs exploring different avenues […]

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Three Of You / Mari Blu & Marco Moschino :: Double review (Bordello A Parigi)

Reviews 07/25/2013 by Robbie Geoghegan

In just a few years Bordello A Parigi has proven itself as one of the best Spaghetti Dance influenced imprints. Bootlegs were a bit of […]

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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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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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Sankt Otten :: Messias Maschine (Denovali)

Reviews 06/26/2013 by Nocturnal Ghost

Even though all the collaborators are quite distinctive in sound and style, they managed to pour their magic into Sankt Otten’s music in a way […]

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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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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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