Graphic via The Economist 01. Ben Klock, “October” [BPitch Control] (buy) No rest for the wicked, it seems, as Ben Klock drops another heavy one on fans with “October.” Like a ghost in an aggressive, pounding machine, the title track’s melody billows upwards and is zapped into place by laser precise synth strokes. “Similarity” relishes […]
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Andomat 3000, Cognitive Dissonance
January 30, 2008 – 10:30 PM
[Cécille Records] Cécille Records, a new label from Nick Curly and Marc Scholl, has managed to put itself on the map after only three releases, each more enjoyable than the one before it. First recruiting Markus Fix, then the semi-mysterious Sis (who recorded for Curly’s other label, 8bit), Cécille now courts Andreas Wiegand, better known […]
Controversy, a Tribute to Prince
January 30, 2008 – 11:28 AM
[Rapster Records] The tribute compilation is a strange beast to judge. As I see it, the artists being paid tribute rarely have much control over who is mangling their songs or what actually ends up on the comp. Perhaps they choose the tracks receiving send ups because of licensing issues, but even then they need […]
Chevy & Lemos, Woman’s Key
January 28, 2008 – 10:14 PM
[Be Chosen] For one reason or another, producers from Greece rarely register on my radar. And even after a bit of research and brain-wracking, Argy and GummiHz were the only two names that rang a Grecian bell. A new record on the recently launched Be Chosen label threatens to greatly expand that circle of recognition. […]
Download Williams January 08 Mix
January 27, 2008 – 10:13 PM
Photo by Marc Riboud Glasgow-based producer Williams (William Threlfall) has emerged from his laboratory with two new singles in hand after a quiet year. He’s updated Tangerine Dream’s “Love On a Real Train” for his own label, Love Triangle; it hits shelves February 14th, in time to buy a copy for your sweetheart. Williams returns […]
Daso, Meine Idee EP
January 24, 2008 – 10:44 PM
[Spectral Sound] For a DJ, there are few feelings as gut-wrenching as seeing the floor clear out when you start playing techno or house. The realization that you’re playing to an “indie” audience is usually accompanied by choice four letter words and a frantic search through your crate/hard drive. Which is why it’s always good […]
Want 2 free tickets to Fabric this Saturday?
January 22, 2008 – 11:11 AM
Photo by Nina Jan Beier and Marie Jan Lund I have to admit, I’m plainly jealous of my British readers, or at least the ones within reasonable distance from Fabric. Although the 26th is just another Saturday night at the London superclub, the line-up (as usual) has me drooling like Pavlovian raver. Even better, I’m […]
Rodriguez Jr., Rubbo Swingo
January 21, 2008 – 11:04 PM
[Leena Music] Mobilee’s choosy younger sister, Leena Music, deserves praise for getting established producers away from their usual hangouts for one off singles. Their first salvo of records came from Holger Zilske, Catz N’ Dogz (3 Channels trying on another moniker) and Paul Brtschitsch. Olivier Mateu, one half of Parisian duo The Youngsters, adds his […]
Guillaume & the Coutu Dumonts, My Main Man EP
January 20, 2008 – 11:33 PM
[Hartchef Discos] Guillaume Coutu Dumont has been lurking in Montreal’s techno scene for a few years, working intimately with the Mutek festival and as part of the Egg, Chic Miniature and Luci projects. 2007, however, turned out to be the year the spotlight caught up to him, now using the somewhat confounding moniker Guillaume & […]
Talking Shop with Diynamic Music
January 8, 2008 – 11:03 PM
Welcome to the first in our new series of short interviews, affectionately titled Talking Shop. The majority of media and fan attention gets showered on the artists who create the music we love to listen to/DJ with/dance to, and for good reasons. But without the hard work, keen ears and business savvy of label staff, […]
Efdemin, Lohn & Brot Remixes
January 7, 2008 – 11:03 PM
[liebe*detail spezial] (buy vinyl) (buy .mp3s) For their latest spezial release, liebe*detail reaches back to Efdemin’s 2006 breakthrough track, “Lohn & Brot” (“Wages & Bread”) and enlists two disparate yet similarly revered producers — Tobias Freund and Sebo K — to have another look. First up is Freund (as tobias.), a electronic veteran whose career […]
LWE’s Top 50 Tracks of 2007
December 31, 2007 – 12:24 AM
01. Matthew Dear, “Don & Sherri” [Ghostly International] (buy) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Picking my favorite track from Asa Breed was no small task, but “Don & Sherri” emerged as the winner because it combines all of Matthew Dear’s varied facets in one brief tune. He unabashedly revels in the weird (both […]
LWE’s Top 20 Albums of 2007
December 27, 2007 – 12:28 PM
01. Matthew Dear, Asa Breed [Ghostly International] (buy) Each release from Matthew Dear reveals something new about this multi-faceted producer, and Asa Breed, his second full-length album as MD, was hugely revelatory. The depth, heft and pop sensibilities of Dear’s songwriting are on full display, and for it, Asa Breed stands tall over all its […]
LWE Interviews Ulrich Schnauss
December 20, 2007 – 11:07 PM
Photo by Jason Evans Many bands and producers have waxed nostalgic for the shoegazing sound of My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive and the Cocteau Twins over the past few years, but few have had the skills or ideas to do anything but. Ulrich Schnauss has nicely filled this niche with his ever-developing sound, which marries the […]
James Kartsaklis, Hi-Glo/Lo-Glo
December 19, 2007 – 10:00 PM
[unreleased] In announcing the arrival of his two latest tracks, Mr. Somewhere (aka James Kartsaklis, a good friend of mine) disclosed his aural motivation: “Inspired by an ancient space heater my grandfather gave me, ’cause my heat’s out. My advice: pay your bills.” As the first traces of “Hi-Glo” sweep into your headphones, don’t be […]
Time better spent
December 18, 2007 – 10:23 PM
After DJing a couple weeks back I had a few people ask me if I was presently playing out anywhere. As per usual, I simply replied, “Not yet; I don’t get to DJ much.” I think it’s about time to change that. Here’s a little mix I did tonight, just for fun. It’s not particularly […]
Deck the Hall & Oates
December 15, 2007 – 5:52 PM
For some people Christmas music is traditionally infectious, others it’s as appealing as infections. Hall & Oates are most definitely in the first category, as exhibited in their Home for Christmas tour which kicked off in Chicago’s UIC Pavilion. Being in the best selling pop duo in musical history ought to be enough gravitas for […]