This compilation from Up North Records, an independent tape label based in Melbourne, Australia, is featuring 11 track of raw EBM and lo-fi acid house.
Dona Aka Dj Plant Texture’s debut on Mannequin is the result of an effective true love for the early Chicago Acid and Jackbeat, mixed with textures of EBM and Cold Wave. “Mindscapes”, featuring the haunted vocals of Aloth, represents a trip into states of consciousness and psychiatric diseases. Ispired by some reports describing America’s Mental health System during the latest 70’s, the EP is a blend of analog machines, forced to create the perfect jam session. One is almost tempted to single out S’en Aller as the new Synth-Wave Superhit, however, all four tracks on this debut display an impressive perfection and consistence of quality, making this impossible. Distorted french vocals, dark synth swathes, gripping arpeggios flowing seamlessly along with smooth rhythms from the analogue drum computer. A well-engineered production completes the picture. November Növelet was once the inspiration for Boris Völt forming Mode in Gliany. Thus the musical direction is obvious, nevertheless, Mode in Gliany is totally unique, magnificent and therefore unreservedly recommended!! Luminance is a band from Brussels, Belgium, that was born in 2012. Their music could be described as Cold Wave, Synthpop, Ambient and Dark Electronics. Digital Album [free download] This is The Bridge is a solo and collaborative electronic music project based in the London area, but with roots in Liverpool. It began in 2013, exploring a ‘primitive electronic’ DIY sound using mainly analogue synthesizers. From 2016 onward, new material has also been released on TONN Recordings in Belfast. Recorded July-August 2020 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK. Hardware used: Korg Minikorg-700, Korg MS-20M, Yamaha CS-15, Arturia Minibrute SE, Moog Subsequent 37, Behringer Model D, Korg Minilogue. Digital Album [free download] |