October Man Recordings (OMR) brings you “Forked Mountain EP” a collection of four electronic tracks by Cheju. The musical signature is clear and the warm, beat-filled melody intense music that is Cheju’s signature is present on this release as well. “Bitumen” and “Certain Ruin” quite fast-paced with a dash of electro added. “Shibuya (Section Mix)”… Continue reading Cheju, Forked Mountain EP [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 6, 2005]
Cheju, Bubble Wrap [Rednetic – RN004, 2005]
Rednetic is Zainetica’s very own label and a part from his own productions you’ll find some of the usual suspects among the releasing artists: Cheju being one of them. “Bubble Wrap” is the fourth rednetic release and the first track is entitled “U-bahn” is set in hip-hop mode the crisp beats and the well-defined handclap… Continue reading Cheju, Bubble Wrap [Rednetic – RN004, 2005]
Joseph Auer, 90908080505 [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 5, 2005]
Joseph Auer also known as J.Auer normally releases his music on Boltfish Recordings. This time around it’s the affiliated October Man Recordings that is graced with an album release: “9090808800505” now there’s a title for your grandparents to sink their teeth into. On this full-length album Auer continues to explore his take on house influenced… Continue reading Joseph Auer, 90908080505 [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 5, 2005]
Zainetica, People More Fuel [ClickClickDrone – CLICK011, 2005]
“People More Fuel” is the title of an EP that is to become the latest offering from Zainetica on ClickClickDrone or CCD for the regular readers of the ED reviews. The EP bears the same title as his contribution to the excellent and previously reviewed CCD compilation “Red Chair, Blue Chair”. As it happens, it… Continue reading Zainetica, People More Fuel [ClickClickDrone – CLICK011, 2005]
Benge, I Am 9 [Expanding Records – ECD20:04, 2005]
“I Am 9” is the fabulous ninth release full-length release by Expanding’s founder and strong man Benge. Exceedingly beautiful sounds put together in a manner that only Benge can muster. The warm bass-filled precision of the opening tracks “Iso-Grifo”, “Elan” and “Panchard” is simply a pure delight. Being unfair to the other seven tracks on… Continue reading Benge, I Am 9 [Expanding Records – ECD20:04, 2005]
Flotel, Wooden Beard [Expanding Records – ECD19:04, 2005]
“Wooden Beard” is the title of a highly individual and equally beautiful album release by Expanding’s Flotel. The album contains 12 tracks and in some sense it is the epitome of Expanding Records and their sound: sonic textures produced with very high precision, yet securely removed from the realms of the static and of the… Continue reading Flotel, Wooden Beard [Expanding Records – ECD19:04, 2005]
Hei, Yksi [White Noise – WNR006, 2005]
“Yksi” saw the light of day as a demo made by Hei the prolific main artist in the White Noise camp. Hei released the full-length album “Laivoja Ja Junia” on WNR in 2004 and it was subsequently reviewed here at Electronic Desert. WN has opted to release the former demo “Yksi” as full-length CD release… Continue reading Hei, Yksi [White Noise – WNR006, 2005]
Lum, Glow [ClickClickDrone – CLICK010, 2005]
“Glow” is the title of an EP made by Lum a ClickClickDrone debutant. Lum’s not entirely new to ClickClickDrone since he contributed to the recently released compilation Red Chair, Blue Chair. Lum’s EP is decidedly ambient affair, and his contribution to the compilation is representative. The 6-track EP starts off with the “Ccel” a beatless… Continue reading Lum, Glow [ClickClickDrone – CLICK010, 2005]
Cheju, Taito-Ku EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT018, 2005]
The Japanese themed “Taito-Ku EP” is Cheju’s latest Boltfish release (Jul 2005) and it’s a gem! Cheju starts off with “Pachinko” and the excellent sounds and gentle crisp beats it contains. “Flipchart Psychology” which is reminiscent of something that would fit an updated soundtrack of a Miami Vice TV episode, sound wise that is, follows… Continue reading Cheju, Taito-Ku EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT018, 2005]
Mint, Happy Birthday To Me [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT017, 2005]
“Happy Birthday To Me” was recently released (Jul 2005) on Boltfish Recordings by Mint. It’s a 4-track EP and as you may have guessed “Happy Birthday To Me” is a collection of beautiful melodic electronic tracks. The Mint signature can hardly be missed. The seventeenth outing is as good sounding as ever and the packaging… Continue reading Mint, Happy Birthday To Me [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT017, 2005]