When Canada meet Germany... Even if it could surprise you when listening to this 6th Sub Static, Repair is a duo based in Toronto. It's made of Mark & Matt Thibideau, two brothers who have done before solo projects under the names of "Crave" and "Altitude" (on Blue Records, Chair or Woodwork labels). They collaborate for the first time on the German label and bring three brilliant tracks where groove, minimalism and pumpin' rhythm are mixed with brio. The two guys should keep on working together : we hope so !!
www.sub-static.de
Ludo, 20/11/2001      

After his appearance on GFR1204, Magnus proves his skills on newly started US label Institution 6. A1 track is simply amazing. Beautiful hypnotising Detroit sound over a kicking groove. Strong rhythm and some freaky laughing vocals on A2 are surely making us pay attention. A great DJ tool. B side continues the story - futuristic sound on both B tracks. The first one is similar to A1, with some fully driving groovy Detroit chords. B2 - sterile at first, but still as deep & effective as the previous ones. We'll take a bow to this record. It really deserves it.
www.institution6.com
Lesha, 19/11/2001      

With this new pseudo, Florian Senfter aka Splank! of Zombie Nation brings four original tracks. Techno 80's first with the excellent "Holy" including a beautiful vocoderized voice. Techno again but maybe in a more experimental way with the noisy "Blast from the past", where there are both natural rhythm and aggressive sounds. Techno pop then, with the great "Brainsaw", a more quiet track in spite of its strident melody. The vocoderized voice is nice too. At last, "Z-Trainer", produced with Hometrainer, is typically electro : vocoder (again), analog sounds and old computer sounds. Check it !
www.johnstarlight.com     www.lasergun-records.com
Ludo, 16/11/2001

With only two releases, Autobot-1000 has already succeed over the last few months to add his name on the international electro artists list. Coming back with a new EP once again on DJ Sploo's label, this 2000' Cybotron re-uses musical components that made him famous : beats in a Juan Atkins style, vocoders inspired by Kraftwerk, vocals that will... read more
Nexus 6, 15/11/2001

Named after his well known label, this EP goes back introducing three retro tracks, but with a modern arrangement. A1 reminds of early Robert Hood production with some great piano chords - a follow-up of Umek's remix of 'I feel loved' by Depeche Mode. B1 is very similar to some of his tracks on Spielzeug 07 but with some alterations, and finally,... read more
Lesha, 14/11/2001

This surprising label from Minneapolis, managed with success by Freddie Fresh, welcomes for their first time English artists from Spear'N Jackson. Featuring Little Eyes, Papa Chops, Slasher Tim and Ron Holiday, this crazy band develops on "Babysitting" a brilliant hip-hop vision, mixing easily children vocals and scratches. On the other side, friendly Freddie, in an unexpected musical appearance, strikes back with a mellow and brilliant trip-hop track that goes straight to your mind. A quiet, original and fresh 7" to enjoy at home.
Nexus 6, 13/11/2001

DIP is David Lazzari, a Switzerland-living Italian, one of the pioneers of underground techno scene in Switzerland. Steady hard kick productions, with analog and FX sounds makes his style quite special and it's a result of many years of work in the sphere of electronic music. He's also responsible for the first Primate Ten where he appeared under... read more
Lesha, 12/11/2001      

The young label from Cologne welcomes Erik Möller aka Unai on its 5th release. The first side is a deep techno long-player of about 10 minutes. Rhythm and sounds remember some productions of Detroit or by Aril Brikha for instance. Over this come a voice and some strings submerged in a huge reverb. Excellent ! On the B-side, the first title is more in a minimal house style with a lot of short and nice sounds as well as some samples in the background. At last, the last track mixed dub sounds, a massive bass and a melancholic melody. A great EP. Check it !
www.sub-static.de
Ludo, 12/11/2001      

Remember "Fierce Ruling Diva - You gotta believe" from five years ago ? The exact same sample is used on this second release of the new Prime Distribution's label. Traxster are John Warwick (aka Melrob, one of two Prime directors) and Richard Jones. A1 - the original mix : hypnotic vocal sample over a stripped rolling groove. A2 - Valentino... read more
Lesha, 09/11/2001      

Three years ago, the French duo released "Champagne ep", dedicated to 80's groove, since this time the hype grows and now everybody makes his own Moroder stuff ! Their awaited "First album" is huge : loud and fat sounds of the Hacker links the casual spoken words of Miss Kittin (check her work with Golden boy and the amazing Felix Da Housecat), a... read more
Chaton, 08/11/2001

It will suit label fans ! Taken from the Holzplatten 09 classic and sold out pictured disc, "Fuck the House Music", written and produced by Brixton, presents itself in a second skin with a remodeled version but still as acid as the original. On the same side, label owner shows a contemporary face with unreleased "Hlef", a brilliant funky minimal... read more
Nexus 6, 07/11/2001

A new masterpiece on World Electric ! Scape One aka Kurt Baggaley, a south coast producer from England, lands in Europe with an awesome EP, showing a perfect skill on every electro disciplines. From the deepest track ("Motion Interface") to the most experimental tune ("260 Speakers") in passing through new skool killer and dark devastating "Simple Machines" and "Incept Dates", this amazing genius, who will blast you with use of impressive phat vocals, demonstrates an extraordinary talent on its first contribution to Andreas Bolz label. It's poetry in motion !
www.worldelectric.de
Nexus 6, 06/11/2001