Before the final release of the new album by Mr Velcro Fasterner, here is the second EP that comes from "Otherside". Tatu Metsätähti & Tatu Peltonen (well... strange, do Finnish duo always have the same first names ?!) stay faithful to their reputation and bring 5 high quality electro tunes. Fast or slow, dark or warm, all tracks are made of beautiful synth sounds, strings and melodies. A perfect work, especially on the so nice "Reality Bytes", "Sunday Night" and on the (too) short "Knot Six". Check it on ELP web site & get it !
www.mrvelcrofastener.com     www.elpmedien.com/cgibin/mailorder.pl#I220
Ludo, 04/04/2002

While reading the promo-sheet of this new EP, we can note immediately that's there is always a lot of fun coming from Lauri & Lauri aka Ural 13 Diktators, our good friends who love vodka... This time, they introduce to the entire world V.U.L.V.A. : another electro-disco Finnish duo. The record starts with a short loop repeated during 45 seconds... read more
Ludo, 02/04/2002

This original collaboration between top meister Andreas Kremer & Decomplex mastermind Harald Klotzberg works perfectly... and goes flat out!!! Regularly booked for Djing parties throughout Germany, those hard techno specialists offer their first three cuts EP altogether (more are expected soon on DXA, Salpeter or Déjà Vu). While "Mäusefäustchen"... read more
Nexus 6, 22/03/2002

Naples rules. The second EP on Markantonio's label sees himself, Rino & Danilo continuing the story. They are not as famous as Carola or Gaetek, but definitely worth checking out for the quality of their music. Markantonio starts off with housey 'Funk moment', reminiscent of Recycled Loops' sound, but with a distinctive funky bassline. Good DJ... read more
Lesha, 21/03/2002

Here at Atome, we're fond of celebrating births. Furthermore when it's about a new label, Plak records, owned by well-known Chaton and especially when the first release is a total success ! As a link between Annecy (France) and Geneva (Switzerland) towns, this young division, co-managed with his friends Reno, Sabo, Steve & Damien, should allow our... read more
Nexus 6, 18/03/2002      

Sober, inspired and very efficient, here's to describe this eight release from a brilliant label that should deserve to be better known ! Launched in Gera by Junkmaster Z. and Tobias from the O.R.C.A agency, Loch records develops since 1997 an original hard techno sound, using not only powerful basslines but also industrial and metallic sounds.... read more
Nexus 6, 15/03/2002

With an awesome use of bass, sounds and an impressive number of tracks, generosity will be the correct term to describe one of the main and essential electro releases of the year 2002. Author of four albums on Breakin', Audio Illusion and Joey Boy records, Phil Klein compiles today his early musical works under his underground Cybernet Systems... read more
Nexus 6, 14/03/2002

Just the time to change its distribution and Andreas Bolz's label strikes back with a new release from very talented Oliver Dodd. Rediscovered three years ago on Dave Clarke's brilliant compilation Electro Boogie (!K7), Atlanta genius delivers today an impressive EP, featuring the most futuristic and innovative electro. A side contains two bombs :... read more
Nexus 6, 13/03/2002

Find new Eastern talents is one of the various specialities from this Düsseldorf label. After the release of Russians Energun 22, here comes the Slovenian Luygi Van. In a less harder register than his predecessors, artist from Evil Deception, Kazumi and Future Frontier brings us into a classic but efficient pumping techno. "Model L", like "Macedonska" on B side, offers an elevated dancefloor tech-house while "Suprkalup" turns into more experimental sounds. A very good EP featuring five loops that will satisfy DJs.
www.pornostarmusic.com
Nexus 6, 11/03/2002

Already heard on DXA deluxe part II release, Dj Emerson made a good impression with "Soulminer", a fearsome breaky industrial tune. Combined today with Holgi Star, the German artist confirms his new talent status and offers a three cuts EP of a percussive and solid techno. Pumping on "Utility Rocker" long-player, the duo ventures in a old school way on clubby "Ravers Digest" before closing with minimal and vocoded "Ebm 136". A new success to add to label owners Harald Klotzberg & Phil Davis achievements.
www.decomplexaudio.com
Nexus 6, 08/03/2002

An impressive and brilliant Electro Alliance ! Created two years ago in Florida, during Anthony Rother (Psi49net) first tour, this third part of the "Netzwerk" series is born at last, adorned with its samples. Written and produced with Monotone label owner Exzakt aka Larry McCormick, long-player Netzwerk Florida contains all the ingredients to... read more
Nexus 6, 07/03/2002

Be sure of one thing - his music is techno evergreen ! It's gonna last in years to come. The question after an amazing 6th release was - will he repeat it's success ? And the answer is - yes ! I think there's no man involved in tech house scene who hasn't heard of Rino Cerrone. And with a reason. The simplicity of his music and the groove and... read more
Lesha, 06/03/2002