While Frozen Border and Horizontal Ground certainly stay true to the most techno of presentations, it’s reassuring that the music hasn’t once lost sight of what it’s meant to be — purist techno.
chris miller
V/A, Semesters II
August 19, 2010 – 9:01 AM
While making the rounds at my local record store Semesters II on Strength Music caught my eye, not only because of its purple marbled vinyl but because its grooves were etched with the work of Jus-Ed, Fred P and DJ Qu.
Hauntologists, EP3
August 10, 2010 – 10:01 PM
That Jay Ahern and Stefan Schneider rely on older analog equipment explains the subtle, almost evolutionary degree of progression that characterizes their third Hauntologists EP.
Ramadanman, Fall Short/Work Them
August 4, 2010 – 10:01 PM
David Kennedy’s latest record under his Ramadanman guise, Fall Short/Work Them, is as enjoyable as it is difficult to categorize.
R-A-G, Beyond EP
August 2, 2010 – 10:01 PM
The debut release from R-A-G, the M>O>S supergroup of labelhead Aroy Dee, G-String and Marco Spaventi, offers more neo-Detroit satisfaction than surprises.
V/A, Sandwell District Sampler Single One/Two
July 22, 2010 – 10:01 AM
With two new multi-artist sampler singles, apparently appetizers for their forthcoming collective album, Sandwell District reveal even more depth to their artistic vision.
Talking Shopcast with Underground Quality
July 19, 2010 – 12:01 AM
For the eighth edition of our Talking Shopcast series we visited Bridgeport, CT, home of Jus-Ed and his Underground Quality label. We also provide an exclusive mix by Anthony Parasole, Deconstruct Label boss and one of New York’s finest DJs.
Joe, Claptrap/Level Crossing
July 12, 2010 – 10:01 PM
Joe. With such a short and sweet name one might expect his music to be similarly simple, but these presumptions are turned upside down by his tunes.
LWE 2Q Reports: Top 10 Downloads
July 6, 2010 – 12:01 AM
While this list is far from comprehensive and certainly from only one person’s perspective, these are ten of the best mixes I’ve heard so far this year, hopefully offering some signposts to where you can find some soon-to-be favorites for yourself.