Retina.it, Randomicon [FlatMate Music – FLT002, 2011]

Largely based around self-manufactured modular synthesizers the fourth Retina.it album release sees the light of day or is it the darker inner workings of an ancient machine? Minimal, experimental in nature and decidedly techno ‘Randomicon’ is the second release on newly started Barcelona based FlatMate Music label. In the spirit of randomness (which is supposedly… Continue reading Retina.it, Randomicon [FlatMate Music – FLT002, 2011]

Biotron Shelf, Cloud Bands and Arabesques [Boltfish Recordings – BOLTLP012, 2011]

‘Biotron Shelf’ is Murray Fisher’s and Wil Bolton’s collaborative project and as any returning reader would surely know Murray Fisher records as Mint and Wil Bolton as Cheju and together they run the record label Boltfish Recordings. The first Biotron Shelf release was ‘33 Minutes North’ on U-Cover’s CDR series in 2006. Two years later… Continue reading Biotron Shelf, Cloud Bands and Arabesques [Boltfish Recordings – BOLTLP012, 2011]

Iuengliss, Blank Matter [Plastic Sound Supply – PSS012, 2011]

‘Plastic Sound Supply’ is the name of a friendly label hailing from Denver, Colorado in the USA. Although not unknown to me this is still the first release being written about at resurface and I must confess it is due time, because their latest offering is also their twelfth release: Iuengliss’ debut album ‘Blank Matter’.… Continue reading Iuengliss, Blank Matter [Plastic Sound Supply – PSS012, 2011]

Live Concert + Art Exhibition : The Schematics

This Thursday, 28-04-2011 you can once again explore the sonic world of ‘The Schematics’. They will be performing live at: Galleri Andersson / Sandström (GAS) in Stockholm, using the installation of German artist Wilhelm Mundt’s ‘Trashstones’ as a framework for their improvisation. The quartet consists of: Katt Hernandez (Violin), Ludvig Elblaus (Supercollider), Daniel Karlsson (Guitar)… Continue reading Live Concert + Art Exhibition : The Schematics

Soutien Gorge, Bolida/Hó [Boltfish Recordings – BOLTDIGI018, 2011]

Soutien Gorge of Bitlab Records’ fame returns to Boltfish Recordings with another two-track treat of warm and in all aspects cuddly electronic music (JAN 2011). The ‘Bolida/Hó’ is their third release on Boltfish following the ‘Vízállásjelentés’ 2007 and ‘Szerelmes Nóta/Délutániád’ 2008 releases. Not as friendly as their 2008 release ‘Szerelmes Nóta/Délutániád’, but comparing with a… Continue reading Soutien Gorge, Bolida/Hó [Boltfish Recordings – BOLTDIGI018, 2011]

aAirial, Together EP, [Imaginary Nonexistent Records – INR016CDR, 2011]

‘Together EP’ is aAirial’s debut release on Imaginary Nonexistent Records. The previous output includes “Le fil du temps” and “Incoercible” on the net labels Laridae respectively Breathe, not forgetting his contribution to the ‘Intelligent Toys 6’ compilation on Lithuania’s Sutemos label. The ‘Together EP’ is comprised by six delicate tracks filled with largely piano based… Continue reading aAirial, Together EP, [Imaginary Nonexistent Records – INR016CDR, 2011]

Art Exhibition : Real Time

This Saturday, 19-03-2011 you can visit the opening of the ‘Real Time’ art project at the Svea Konst Showroom. An exhibition displaying the work of Stockholm based painter Fabian Quaglia. The main technique used is airbrush, but enjoying the freedom of mixing techniques and tools his work include digital 3D-models, animation and graphics as well… Continue reading Art Exhibition : Real Time

Zzzzra, Licorne Sans Corne EP [Insectorama – insectorama043, 2011]

In the endless fields of Internet labels, I indirectly found a very talented music producer with an equally impossible name ‘Zzzzra’ (actually, and obviously I’m not the fastest mover around, I’ve come to realize that it is indeed a very clever name if you would type ‘Zzz’ in any given search field you would find… Continue reading Zzzzra, Licorne Sans Corne EP [Insectorama – insectorama043, 2011]

Live Concert : The Schematics

This Friday, 11-03-2011 you can explore the sonic world of ‘The Schematics’ at Fylkingen in Stockholm, Sweden. It is the electro acoustic 4-piece band’s first public performance. The venue is probably not chosen by chance. Fylkingen is among other things, home to EMS ‘Elektronmusikstudion, formerly known as Electroacoustic Music in Sweden, prior to that known… Continue reading Live Concert : The Schematics

DJ Set : Born Again

Do yourself a favour or as ‘The Spaniard’ would put it, ‘Give Yourself a Break!’ and listen to this marvellous set by DJ Krazy. While you’re at it (you have to listen first though) check out r.fm the slickest streaming source around. Krazy’s set is aptly entitled ‘Born Again’ and yes it’s bass and drum… Continue reading DJ Set : Born Again