Rod Modell’s compositions as DeepChord on the self-titled label, appearances on Silentes or echospace[detroit] are landmarks of mysterious lush textures, not seldom with ambient notes in meditative dub techno. Modell’s new album is exactly the opposite of all that – fast-paced, thriving, abundant set of tracks for the floor. WhenRead More →
When listening to the first track “Maandub” (translates ‘touches down’), immediate neighbourhood of Chain Reaction and Deepchord would be the right shelf position for the new record by Rando Arand. Providing a tranquil flow of dub techno with a pinch of microhouse and glitch, the artist connects to the mildRead More →
Ajukaja – Mhmhmh (Bergerac BERG011 – 2018) Ajukaja – Mhmhmh (Bergerac 011) by Bergerac Buy vinyl from Juno (UK)Buy vinyl from Decks (DE)Buy vinyl from Biit.me (EE) Raul Saaremets is a godfather of DJ culture and electronic music in Estonia, known as a member of the acclaimed Hüpnosaurus. In recentRead More →
Buy vinyl from Juno (UK) Buy vinyl from Hard Wax (DE) Classic techno from ‘a veteran’ in top form The nineties caught up with us once again, this time in the person of Steffan Robbers aka Terrace. Already more than 25 years ago he was a regularRead More →
The second part of what is becoming a tradition: After listing my favourites from 2005 and from 1996, the time is ripe for another end of the year selection from the archives. The first part is here. Silicon – 4 L.L. (Vmax Records) In 1997, Vmax founder Heath Brunner releasedRead More →
It is becoming a tradition: After listing my favourites from 2005 and from 1996, the time is ripe for another end of the year selection from the archives. The second part can be found here. Bizz O.D. – You May Be Hardcore But… (Force Inc. Music Works – FIM 123) ByRead More →
AshTreJinkins, an artist straight outta Compton, L.A., has already three EPs under his belt in 2017. The release on NCA opens with a Rezzett-esque furred deep house “Dead Or Wounded” and the mood is preserved in offbeat funky swing “Frozen”, which is introduced by vintage audio clip about ‘good slaveRead More →
Until lately I didn’t have a clue about the Irish label Xerophkz and its founder Conan O’Donnell. Exactly up to the moment I discovered his latest EP with bold references to the 313 area, in a record that genuinely deserves attention of Detroit heads. A new offering from the Dublin residentRead More →
Several hours of dub techno exposure at an abandoned anti-aircraft base was not enough in a white summer night that now lies about 17 years behind. When driving home from the party at the daybreak, Porter Ricks’ album “Biokinetics” was the perfect choice to keep the vibe of a dark gigantic hangar, with “Nautical Dub”, “Port Of Gentil”Read More →
It’s time for the end-of-the-year lists and this one is of different type. About 12 months ago I selected some almost vintage tunes, my favourites from 2005. Already then it was hard to resist the temptation to delve into the nineties, a really golden era of electronic music. Now itRead More →