Category Archives: Electronic

Sturqen ~ Raia

Young dogs can still learn new tricks, as demonstrated by the Portuguese duo Sturqen on their impressive disc Raia.  The press release promises “a different kind of Sturqen, a different kind of sound”, and it delivers with a diversity and depth only hinted

Sturqen ~ Raia

Young dogs can still learn new tricks, as demonstrated by the Portuguese duo Sturqen on their impressive disc Raia.  The press release promises “a different kind of Sturqen, a different kind of sound”, and it delivers with a diversity and depth only hinted

Giuseppe Ielasi ~ Untitled, Bellows ~ Reelin’

Giuseppe Ielasi began producing music in the early ‘90s as a guitar player in the European free improv scene, but has long since been known primarily as a deeply skilled producer of inventive elecroacoustic music. He has also run several

Giuseppe Ielasi ~ Untitled, Bellows ~ Reelin’

Giuseppe Ielasi began producing music in the early ‘90s as a guitar player in the European free improv scene, but has long since been known primarily as a deeply skilled producer of inventive elecroacoustic music. He has also run several

King Britt Presents Fhloston Paradigm ~ Fhloston Paradigm EP

The connection between electronic music and science fiction movies is so established that it doesn’t really need dwelling on here. Nevertheless, there are a few clues here that King Britt is influenced by a certain film that stars Bruce Willis

King Britt Presents Fhloston Paradigm ~ Fhloston Paradigm EP

The connection between electronic music and science fiction movies is so established that it doesn’t really need dwelling on here. Nevertheless, there are a few clues here that King Britt is influenced by a certain film that stars Bruce Willis

Sepalcure ~ Eternally Yrs

The name might suggest a South American metal band, but Sepalcure is the collaboration between Praveen Sharma and the prolific Travis Stewart (aka Machinedrum). The lead-off title track is taken from last year’s eponymous debut album but the other three

Sepalcure ~ Eternally Yrs

The name might suggest a South American metal band, but Sepalcure is the collaboration between Praveen Sharma and the prolific Travis Stewart (aka Machinedrum). The lead-off title track is taken from last year’s eponymous debut album but the other three

Nova Robotics ~ Popola EP

Detecting influences in music is like detecting notes in wine: not everyone hears or tastes the same thing.  While other reviewers have identified hints of Daft Punk and 65daysofstatic, I’m picking up strong signals of New Order; and while Nova Robotics places

Nova Robotics ~ Popola EP

Detecting influences in music is like detecting notes in wine: not everyone hears or tastes the same thing.  While other reviewers have identified hints of Daft Punk and 65daysofstatic, I’m picking up strong signals of New Order; and while Nova Robotics places

Walton ~ All Night EP

A sparse dubstep take on R&B – or maybe an R&B-inflected take on dubstep – characterises the lead track on Walton’s second EP for the ever impressive Hyperdub label. Like a less manic Rustie, Walton uses a wispy female vocal

Walton ~ All Night EP

A sparse dubstep take on R&B – or maybe an R&B-inflected take on dubstep – characterises the lead track on Walton’s second EP for the ever impressive Hyperdub label. Like a less manic Rustie, Walton uses a wispy female vocal

NHK’Koyxeи ~ Dance Classics Vol. 1

‘Classic’ is a word that takes on certain negative connotations when associated with music. It’s possibly excusable when it comes to cinema or literature – that is, we seem quite happy to accept a classic film or classic novel as

NHK’Koyxeи ~ Dance Classics Vol. 1

‘Classic’ is a word that takes on certain negative connotations when associated with music. It’s possibly excusable when it comes to cinema or literature – that is, we seem quite happy to accept a classic film or classic novel as

SND / NHK ~ Split 12″

It’s the little details that make the big difference on this release. The defining point at where SND and NHK separate on this split release is when the former’s kick drum makes an appearance. It is so precise, so artfully

SND / NHK ~ Split 12″

It’s the little details that make the big difference on this release. The defining point at where SND and NHK separate on this split release is when the former’s kick drum makes an appearance. It is so precise, so artfully