Now *this* is what Sascha Müller is good at. Techno as it is supposed to be. Dark and brooding. Yet with Time Lock, Sascha is able to go downtempo without losing character and style. On Time Lock release, Sascha sounds like a darker version of Plastikman! Very interesting. Where Testpress was a bit more laidback […]
Another failed attempt by Sascha Müller at widening his style from that which he is good at: banging techno. This attempt brings us three quite boring ambient tracks in which we just get some strings. I think Sascha should just stick with his techno.
(”sascha müller - untitled”)
After the initial release by label founder Xyn, it is now time for a compilation that will set the tone for the whole label. The title of the compilation already says it all: Statement of Purpose. The music varies wildly from IDM through Drum ‘n’ Bass to Electro-ish sounds. An excellent, though quite long, compilation […]
Groovy and soulful house on this latest gem from the Bump foot label. Japanese DJ Toshio is a star at making funky house tracks that have a lot of soul. Highly enjoyable, works well on the dancefloor, but also very nice to simply listen to.
(”dj toshio - the turntablist (Bump foot)”)
Very pleasant release with two mixes. The original mix is a breakbeat track which is a bit short but works well. The Beat Doctor remix is even more pleasant, in it’s housey feeling. Will work well on the dancefloor! Only downside to both tracks is the very abrupt ending.
(”risey - memories of thailand (Toucan Music)”)
Rich glitchy IDM. Great work with stereo. This must sound mind-blowing in a live performance setting. Minimal, yet rich in texture. Wow!
(”cd-r - vesna (Electrosound.ru)”)
This 4-track release by Nick Zero has much of the WOW-factor. He brings to us some very nice refreshing techno, that you can not stop listening to once you press play. Quite overwhelming, excellent stuff. Words can not describe. Go, and listen.
(”nick zero - extrem solution (zimmer records)”)
After having heard Tales of Mystery and Schlachtfest, this one takes you by surprise. Don’t expect any of the regular Sascha Müller-material on this release. Instead, it’s very experimental, very ambient. Even though it has it’s moment, I feel Sascha should stick to what he does best: Hard banging tracks.
(”sascha müller - last train to […]
Well…..if the first track on this banging EP doesn’t make you want to move those feet there must be something fundamentally wrong with your ears! Or your feet! “The bird which became a fish” is an outstanding piece of house music, with archetypal electro bassline. Followed by “Insects”, a dark breakbeat affair with enough […]
A more than half decent minimalist creation at the hands of Droog, which has its bar metaphorically raised by the brilliantly dark, moody and subtley ill-at ease nature of “Drencom”. Full of dicsordant beats, dark atmospherics and haunting effects, this is definitely worth a listen.
(”Droog - “Name your poison” (Norbu Netlabel)”)