Scottish producer Vince Watson aka Nico Awtsventin used the same components to make the three titles of this EP totally dedicated to the dancefloor. The main basis of each track is in a tech'house style - massive bassline, many percussion's & driving rhythm. But they are enhanced with Detroit typical sounds and also with some nice strings that make the whole hypnotising & deep. A top quality techno release.
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Ludo, 17/01/2003

Fusion between UK TCR and US Release labels, Native is a new sound structure that obviously will offer interesting releases if we refer to quality of the first out. Written by Johnny Dangerously, Dj Storm & Tracie Storey, "The Dose" on A side introduces a solid breaks track with powerful rhythm. An interesting piece but original mix comes with a... read more
Nexus 6, 15/01/2003

Here is another amazing release by Michel Baumann aka Jakemate ! Somewhere between minimal house and techno, the German producer uses his great savoir-faire to bring a nearly perfect 4 cuts EP... The A side starts with "Airraid" : some hypnotising strings, a massive bass, some percussions and a groovy & pumpin' rhythm... Simply excellent ! The... read more
Ludo, 13/01/2003

Warning, this release is strictly limited! No need to say you'll have to rush when it is out to find this beautiful jewel written and produced by EMF label owner Freddy Fresh himself. Cause, despite its 07 inch format which is not so easy to use in a set, new production from the us artist equals previews ones, and particularly "Feel The Groove"... read more
Nexus 6, 09/01/2003

Available for a long time in Mp3 version at ElectroEmpire website, "808fm" appears today in vinyl format! Coming with unreleased "Internal Malfunctions", whose intro and rhythm should capture your attention, this superb old school construction from Bass Junkie completes A side of Firewire 03, a young uk label based on a new concept: gather... read more
Nexus 6, 07/01/2003

It's very difficult to find any info about Lasse Lundemark aka Mr. Lovelace... The only thing we can guess is that he's probably based in Copenhagen (Denmark). No matter since this producer seems to be very experienced with his machines. The longplayer "Lovetoy" uses a lot of analog synth and evolves in an electro techno style that easily remember... read more
Ludo, 03/01/2003

Sven lets us hear his more musical side with this 4-tracker. A1 - 'Passion' is a beautiful melodic tune filled with nostalgic chords, a trip into innerself. More of the same filtered chords in 'Cream' (B2) - an excellent mixture of gentle melodies and deep pumping rhythm. Other side of this vinyl ('Never Before') carries us further with hypnotic string pads and driving rhythm, taking us to a special state of mind. The last one, 'Better Be High', uses a reversed male vocal singing which blends beautifully into deep groovy rhythm. Engineered for both listening and dancing pleasure.
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Lesha, 01/01/2003

The idea of making this CD was born during a party at the Rex Club (Paris) where the French label Leitmotiv invited Electric Indigo. And this project intended to gather together French & German artists & producers is successful. Indeed the Austrian DJ & producer Electric Indigo brings a nice selection doing a lot of trips between France and... read more
Ludo, 30/12/2002

Higher, faster, harder, here could be Andreas motto. For its sixth productions on its own structure, German artist has focused on rough, distorted and hypnotic sounds. A music similar to its previous experiments on DarcMarc's label Purenoise Records in UK. On A side, "Tanzmatte" & "Samenschmau" combine powerful rhythm, linear techno tones and... read more
Nexus 6, 23/12/2002

After several months without any release, World Electric was letting serious fears hang over its durability. Thanks god, it's nothing of the sort. Back from a long US tour, Andreas Bolz, known for his incredible capacity to discover new talents, launches today Volsoc, no doubt one of the most expected electro revelations this year. Formed by... read more
Nexus 6, 19/12/2002

In search of lost hip-hop, here's to sum up original purpose of this brilliant vintage mix! Conceived by one of this musical genre specialists - Minneapolis / St Paul Bboy Freddy Fresh - this full of collectors CD will propel you back in early 80's, in a time where old school, festive hip-hop, originator of rap and electro movements, was ruling... read more
Nexus 6, 18/12/2002

One more 12" from an unknown artist and a massive floorkiller ! 3 microhouse tracks, not so far from Perlon : complex brokenbeats, reduced vocals, cutted hihats. This fine groove is coming amazing with samples taken from the movie Amélie Poulain ! The melancholy of Yann Tiersen is still there, a perfect lovely tune for the year' ending. Warning this is limited imprint, so don't waste your time !
Chaton, 17/12/2002