Creator in 1999 of a scratch technical that bears his name, Rob Euroh was until today well-known in the UK Hip Hop scène where he comes from. Now, associated with his fellow friend Req 1 from Skint Fame label, this Brighton based artist jumps into electro production with a successful 7'' on Blue Juice records. While "Breakin' at the seams" uses women vocals, "Concentrate and Believe" evolves into a brilliant deep electro style with analogical sounds and experimental approach. Very fresh and interesting !
www.blue-juice.com     www.zelnet.com
Nexus 6, 14/12/2001

No doubt, here is the more original release of the Art of Perception series. Side A : Jimi Tenor brings a jazz rock title that could be a movie soundtrack. The female choirs remember an old and famous French band of the 70's : Magma !! Something completely different with the second track of the Finnish artist who is exploring here the dark side of... read more
Ludo, 13/12/2001

Or the best of Exzakt in one CD !!! After the release of "Electronic Dream" single, here comes "Evolve", Larry McCormick (Monotone / Psi49net) first album featuring most of his past and present solo productions on Frajile and Exceleration (except "Dope Friend", written with his fellow partner Uprock). A good opportunity to (re) discover 12 of his... read more
Nexus 6, 12/12/2001

Following the great EP by Southsoniks, the founder of the French label based in Nîmes is back on this 8th release of Scandium Records. Side B : "Nomade" is a track dedicated to techno dancefloors bringing hard sounds. The Side A is our favourite with "Dimention", a minimal techno tune remembering some productions by Surgeon. And Paul Nazca goes on with "Moniteur", a very nice dark electro track. Check it.
www.scandiumrecords.com
Ludo, 11/12/2001

Decomplex celebrates one year of music in two acts !!! A great opportunity for label owners Phil Davis & Harald Klotzberg to invite in two acts all those prestigious artists that build up the success of this German hard-techno laboratory over the last few months. First part (DXA 10) features four high-quality collaborations from Brixton, Marco... read more
Nexus 6, 10/12/2001      

Following Mia (cf. "gleis zwei" review published last week), the other Sub Static owner, Falko Brocksieper, appears for the second time on the label based in Cologne. Between house and minimal techno, the German producer brings here three tracks : the driving "Melody" and the funky "Petula" both dedicated to the dancefloors, and at last but not least, the nice and hypnotising "Tallulha" that can be listened timeless (perfect to relax yourself !). So, only good stuff : check it !!
www.sub-static.de
Ludo, 07/12/2001      

Teamed up with James Wolfe on Frajile rec. management, Larry McCormick launches today "Monotone U.S.A", its very own electronic project !!! And to celebrate with dignity the inauguration of this promising label, there's nothing better than welcoming Musik is the Drug remixes on the first imprint !!! Taken from the very successful Frajile 04... read more
Nexus 6, 07/12/2001

And one new EP by the Neapolitan producer ! We told you some weeks ago that he should follow his predecessors... no doubt now with this release on the Swiss label Speaker Attack. The Italian style is still very close to the one of his friend Rino Cerrone : dancefloor, minimal & groovy... The Side B is softer and maybe more housy than the other one and it shows mini-breaks that should become the "Danilo's touch" for sure !
Ludo, 06/12/2001      

One of the numerous labels based in Cologne welcomes Michel Baumann's aka Jackmate who is known for many releases on Pokerflat, Playhouse, Mosaic, Kurbel or Perlon. With so prestigious references, it's absolutely no surprising that "Beaver Patrol" brings high quality music. Side A : an efficient track with nice sounds and strings that should... read more
Ludo, 05/12/2001      

New members on Kazumi ? Not really. Under Aircrash pseudo is hidden one of the most famous band from Sweden. A. Flux and H. Larsson aka Headroom (Shokoy, Planet rythm, Compound) strike back on Holzplatten's subdivision with a very funky and minimal four tracker ! While "Whit Night" & "Out Black" develop a brilliant tribal techno, fearsome "Know Your Enema" and "Quiz" offer two pieces of hard and linear music. Very pumpin' and efficient !
www.kazumi.de     www.pornostarmusic.com     www.headroomsdjs.com
Nexus 6, 05/12/2001

Another big release on Armalyte. After his recent Thundergound 18, Ted Björling continues as hard - recognizable Swedish hard techno style on 4 pounding tracks. Engineered to satisfy a desire for smashing your head against the wall ;) but still very groovy and even relaxed at some moments. Some track names proves it - Love I've known & I Got Soul. If you're still not convinced, check out the audio.
Lesha, 04/12/2001      

Kiko plays footsy with Gigolo ! In nine tracks, Phunky Data's member signs an efficient, dancefloor and very 80's first solo LP on Goodlife rec. An album that should draw Dj Hell attention, particularly thanks to brilliant "Electricity", a track that will remind you Dead or Alive or thanks to excellent "Italomatic", a perfect italo-disco tune... read more
Nexus 6, 03/12/2001