“Vernor Vinge” is an exclusive 12-inch release by Benbecula featuring their artist Christ. The artist in question (still bizarrely named) is definitely one of Benbecula’s strongest shining stars and let there be no doubt that it is well deserved! Christ’s output this far has been outstanding and his status as recording artist is beyond being… Continue reading Christ, Vernor Vinge [Benbecula – BEN017, 2006]
Syntaks, Awakes [Benbecula – BEN032, 2006]
“Awakes” is Syntaks’ debut album recently released by Benbecula (MAY 2006). An well-produced album, however is also yet another release with a to say the least, heavy slant towards what seems to be the ever-growing acoustic aspects of electronica. “Awakes” is a ten track long album where acoustic guitars and vocal elements incorporated in almost… Continue reading Syntaks, Awakes [Benbecula – BEN032, 2006]
Talking Makes No Sense, Surroundings [Benbecula – BEN517, 2006]
After Benbecula’s massive 13 disc Minerals’ series they press on with hectic release schedule. The current and upcoming releases contain regular albums as well as a limited number of releases taken from the Minerals’ series. Talking Makes No Sense‘s “Surroundings” is one of those releases (MAR 2006), it’s a nine track long album consisting of… Continue reading Talking Makes No Sense, Surroundings [Benbecula – BEN517, 2006]
Transfolmer, Electric Air [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 10, 2006]
In Transfolmer’s “Electric Air” the acoustic outings of October Man Recordings gets stretched to the limit and most likely well beyond my personal taste. But all is not lost there’re are some surprises in store and a healthy dose of beats, breaks, bass and electronics can be detected in quite a few of the compositions.… Continue reading Transfolmer, Electric Air [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 10, 2006]
Statskcartsa, Untie EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT027, 2006]
Another new signing for Boltfish that goes by the name: Statskcartsa. The Untie EP is a six track remix EP featuring “April 21st” an original track by Statskcartsa and five remixes. It would seem like Boltfish in likeness with many others have opted for a slightly different musical path this time around. “April 21st” dwells… Continue reading Statskcartsa, Untie EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT027, 2006]
Loveless/Hatchelt, The Tandem Series 3 [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT028, 2006]
Two new debuts for Boltfish that goes by the name: Loveless and Hatchelt. On what is the third instalment in a series of split releases aptly entitled “The Tandem Series”. The concept is simple enough two artists co-habiting the same release. Loveless’ “Luh” does not hide the influences and the distorted carpet of sounds can… Continue reading Loveless/Hatchelt, The Tandem Series 3 [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT028, 2006]
Miller + Fiam, Modern Romance [Expanding Records – ECD24:06, 2006]
“Modern Romance” is even more acoustic sounding than Expanding’s previous album release: Modern Institute’s “Excellent Swimmer” (MAR 2006). The current release “Modern Romance” by Miller + Fiam is a surprisingly conventional sounding yet highly jazz influenced album. The overall setting is very low-key and the productions are delicately put together, where slow ultra-light beats picked… Continue reading Miller + Fiam, Modern Romance [Expanding Records – ECD24:06, 2006]
Achrid, Achrid [Benbecula – BEN515, 2006]
After Benbecula’s massive 13 disc Minerals’ series they press on with hectic release schedule. The current and upcoming releases contain regular albums as well as a limited number of releases taken from the Minerals’ series. Achrid is one of those releases, it’s a nine track long album of live and studio takes. Starting off in… Continue reading Achrid, Achrid [Benbecula – BEN515, 2006]
Inch-Time, As the Moon Draws Water [Static Caravan – VAN104, 2006]
“As the Moon Draws Water” is Inch-time’s soon to be released (MAY 2006) follow-up to the “Icicles and Snowflakes/ Almond Eyes” 7-inch single that was released on Static Caravan (FEB 2006). The current release is a full-length album comprised by 10 tracks. The production is lovely and the sound selection is individual throughout this very… Continue reading Inch-Time, As the Moon Draws Water [Static Caravan – VAN104, 2006]
Various Artists, London Electrics [London Electrics – LE01CD, 2005]
London Electrics is the result of six collaborating labels: Ai Records, Expanding, Highpoint Lowlife, Seed, Suburb and Uncharted Audio that all have their base in London town, hence the name. This twelve-track compilation is filled with high-quality electronic music not all that surprising considering that it is precisely what one would expect by each and… Continue reading Various Artists, London Electrics [London Electrics – LE01CD, 2005]