I’ve recently been delving into Bandcamp’s many delights, so this chart is largely composed of music that I’ve come across while on my wanderings. It’s a bit random though, with not having to pay being an important factor.
Acording to the artist this is “ . . . an album of raw, aqua themed recordings I’ve been sitting on for the last few years . . . using a Korg MS20, Roland JX3P, Moog Mother 32, Acidlab Drumatix and an Elektron Octatrack.” The aquatic theme is so pervasive in electro it’s sort of taken for granted, but it should never be an excuse not to take notice, because then we'd be missing out on gems like this.
Dub techno with added heft, which is when it works for me. Jeigo’s ‘Boole Dub’ is the business, it has bass and chiasmic body. ‘Stellular’ by Nathan Paul isn’t as heavy, but has added extra-terrestrial bite. A great V/A EP from Rogre Gerresen’s bespoke label.
I came across this via Facebook the other week and it’s great. Fah, aka Robin de Bekker, has created a collection of out there space jazz which defies categorization and feels familiar, yet futuristic and experimental.
Yet to be released, but should see the light of day before the end of the month. This EP combines synthetic sounds with a bittersweet omnipresence to elevate the closeted feelings.
I thought I was completely ignorant of Monotix, then I realised that I have a release on Flyance. These releases comprise the Sound On Sound back catalogue, and sound strangely like RV800, also from Japan. Listen to ‘Wicked Plastic’ and tell me that’s not the same producer. Lovely stuff.
Free to download on Steve O’Sullivan’s Bandcamp. What do you get? “A slow house chugger from Steve O'Sullivan's Bluespirit project - recorded as part of the 'Something Blue' sessions in 2015 but never released.” Every Bluespirit release should be pounced on and devoured, and this is no exception.
Semblance – K. Leimer (Palace Of Lights)
I saw a link to this posted by Philip Sherburne on his Twitter, described by the artist as “An EP for all who are socially distanced or otherwise isolated, now or ever. Composed and recorded during the 2020 Pandemic.” This is a free download on Soundcloud and is a collection of soundscapes which envelope and caress.
Adam Pits is a name which I am noticing more and more. I came across the ‘Motion Sensor’ track somewhere or other, liked it and wanted to hear more. The EP is a futuristic blend of styles in which tempos fluctuate but the funk is never lost. ‘Magenta’ sounds like the type of airy, spacey deep house that Janeret would either play or produce, which is all good by me.
Berghain Funfzehn –Mixed By Luke Slater (Ostgut Ton)
The most recent addition to the celebrated German label’s Berghain mix series is a free Soudcloud download, as are they all. Top techno trousers business from Slater, who proves that his ability to create a propellant, post-industrial panorama is as notable as any of his peers.
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