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Claro Intelecto: Warehouse Sessions Vol. 1-5
The fifth and final installment of Claro Intelecto’s long-running series (which is soon to be compiled on CD) is the most modern and minimal record of the bunch.May 15, 2008 in Reviews: Techno
Yard: "Detrit"
Yard takes his fascination with surface noise a step further on this new 12-inch. “Detrit” is a crunchy, crackling techno track with a slow-building melody.Apr 22, 2008 in Reviews: Techno
Aaron Carl: "Crucified"
This 12-inch came out a couple of months ago, but it’s too good to skip covering. The original track, by Aaron Carl, is deep house originally released on Mike Banks’ Soul City label in 1996.Apr 20, 2008 in Reviews: Techno
VA: Workshop 04
For the perfect companion to Newworldaquarium’s The Dead Bears, look no further than the latest 12-inch on the consistently great Workshop label.Apr 8, 2008 in Reviews: House
Funckarma: Sploid
The IDM revival continues with a new record from Funckarma. While I wouldn’t characterize this EP as ground-breaking, it certainly is solid and enjoyable.Feb 16, 2008 in Reviews: Electronica
Mike Huckaby: My Life With The Wave
Mike Huckaby reinforces the connection between intelligent Detroit techno and deep dub techno on a 12-inch so good it hurts. On “Wavetable No. 9” Waldorf Wave synthesizer notes are pushed to oozing decay under a cascade of Basic Channel metallic echo. The beat remains crisp while layer upon layer builds. It takes a couple of minutes until the bass joins, growling with menace.Jan 6, 2008 in Reviews: Techno
Fortune8
Fortune8’s nearly simultaneous release of six limited-edition 12-inches (in three colors each, including the test pressings) may mark the beginning of the end of the colored vinyl collecting fad. The first rule of playing the supply and demand game is don’t flood the market. That said, there are some good tracks here, alongside a few that sound familiar.Dec 13, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
Various: Muzic Box Classics Volume Three
Reel-to-reel razorblade masterpieces.Aug 31, 2007 in Reviews: Disco/Funk
Cane: Scint EP
The Funcken brothers’ outlet for chunky, funky acid tracks.Aug 20, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
Hieroglyphic Being: Guidance/Direction E.P.
As much as I’ve enjoyed Moss’ previous 12-inches, I find this new direction much more exciting.Jul 25, 2007 in Reviews: House
The Return of B12
B12 are back with two 12-inches after a ten year absence.Jun 10, 2007 in Reviews: Electronica
June Singles
Aux 88 remixes Nukubus, Marcel Dettman remixes Mr. G, plus The Plan.Jun 7, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
Echospace: The Coldest Season Volume 1
A lot noisier than most Deepchord records.May 19, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
Quantec: Subsurface Structure EP
Dubby techno... enjoyable throughout.May 11, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
E.R.P.: Alsoran
Now that IDM seems to be fading away, it’s the perfect time to start over and explore the origins of the sound.Apr 15, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
Various: Shitkatapult Empfiehlt
The one common thread? Talent!Oct 15, 2006 in Reviews: Electronica
Reynold: My Favorite Film Remixes
To promote Reynold’s upcoming downtempo album, Donato Dozzy and Stewart Walker crafted two techno mixes.Oct 15, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
Anders Ilar: Downhill EP
Watery washes, low bass, and heavy beats make for a deep, atmospheric late-night treat.Sep 17, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
Andy Stott: The Nervous EP
A wonderfully primal record.Aug 26, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
Brothomstates vs. Blamstrain: Brothomstrain vs. Blamstates
Putting the D back in IDM.Aug 20, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
Various: From the Powerhouse
Graffiti legend Rammellzee and dubby electronic music from Berlin.Jul 30, 2006 in Reviews: Electronica
Monolake: "Alaska"/"Melting"
This is essential, innovative dance music.Jul 26, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
Shed: Well Done My Son
While there’s been a wave of retro records lately, Shed truly stands out.Jun 24, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
John Tejada: "Eurotunnel"/"Calibration"
This is groovy minimal techno (which seems to be undergoing a revival of late).Jun 11, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
The Collectors: Trainer EP
I haven’t been this excited about a 12-inch in ages!May 29, 2006 in Reviews: Electronica
Isomer Transition: Shadowlands EP
A deep techno 12-inch from a brand new UK label.May 26, 2006 in Reviews: Techno
Christ.: Vernor Vinge
This 12-inch is likely to tug at the heartstrings of listeners who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s.Apr 6, 2006 in Reviews: Electronica
Mr. Projectile: "Momentary Lapse Of Sensitivity"
Reminds me why I started listening to electronic music...Dec 14, 2005 in Reviews: Electronica
Bogdan Raczynski & Bjork: "Who Is It?"
Bogdan Raczynski and Björk.Nov 15, 2005 in Reviews: Electronica
Immortal Technique: "Bin Laden"
Political hardcore.Jul 10, 2005 in Reviews: Hip-Hop
AFX: Analord 03 & 04
A return to AFX’s melodic dance origins.Mar 24, 2005 in Reviews: Electronica
Prefuse 73 feat. Ghostface and El-P: "HideYaFace"
We need more angry tracks like this.Feb 23, 2005 in Reviews: Hip-Hop
Vast Aire: "Look Mom... No Hands"
Solid hip-hop.Dec 7, 2003 in Reviews: Hip-Hop
Dual Purpose: Runfastmaybefaster
A killer set of tracks.Nov 6, 2003 in Reviews: Electronica
Diverse: "Explosive"
A future classic.Sep 29, 2003 in Reviews: Hip-Hop
Monolake: "Linear"
Henke’s best material since his Chain Reaction days.Jul 25, 2003 in Reviews: Techno
Rhythm & Sound: "Aground"
Rhythm & Sound: “Aground”...Oct 8, 2002 in Reviews: Techno
Diverse: "Certified"/"Build"
Diverse: “Certified”/“Build”...Sep 19, 2002 in Reviews: Hip-Hop
Plastikman: "Sickness"
Plastikman: “Sickness”...Jan 4, 1998 in Reviews: Electronica
