Music Round-up October 2007
"Music Round-up" is a new column. At the end of each month I'll do a quick round-up of the new (and old) music I've been listening to in Sun 4 Nov 2007
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Posts tagged with electronic
Fav Music of 2016
My favourite albums and EPs released in 2016. Tue 27 Dec 2016
Music I loved in 2019
A summary of the music I enjoyed in 2019. Fri 3 Jan 2020
techno logic
This is the second in my series of compilations and it's called techno logic (read about my first compilation to get some useful background info.). Sat 30 Apr 2005
Best Music of 2011
My favourite albums, compilations and podcasts from 2011. Mon 16 Jan 2012
Best albums of 2013
Here's the albums from 2013 I reckon I will listen to again next year. Mon 16 Dec 2013
Top albums of 2014
Here's my favourite albums of 2014. Mon 22 Dec 2014
Shy Talk
Compilations are brilliant.For years I used to record the John Peel radio show and then listen through the tapes over the following days, editing Sun 16 Jan 2005
Music Round-up January 2008
It's been a strange month for music. I've been listening to so much new music that the listening-count for some albums and compilations is lower than Sun 3 Feb 2008
Music Round-up September 2008
September was a bumper month of music listening, taking in 5 Golden Years In The Wilderness, a 3 CD compilation celebrating 5 years of Buzzin' Fly, Sat 4 Oct 2008
autoKratz - Swastica Eyes
A new album and single from autoKratz has been announced. The press release:AUTOKRATZ ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM 'ANIMAL'June Fri 24 Apr 2009
Spotify Aug 2015
Fifteen tracks I heard on Spotify in August that you should listen to. Sat 5 Sep 2015
Hologram Teen - Between The Funk and The Fear
Creepy melodies, catchy tunes = fun listening. Wed 4 Oct 2017
Wishlist tips and overlooked gems
So much music, so little time... Thu 22 Feb 2018
Round up
News bits and bobs. Thu 13 Feb 2020
Music Round-up February 2008
Justus Kohncke - DoppellebenIn preparation for his forthcoming Safe and Sound album, I picked up this previous Justus Kohncke release and Mon 3 Mar 2008
Compy 33
A new selection of pop and techno including Martyn, Legowelt, JD Twitch and Weval. Tue 4 Nov 2014
Sicko Scholarship
Like Detroit Techno? Help the Detroit Sound Conservancy by supporting the Sicko Scholarship Wed 20 May 2015
Electric Love Blueprint
Screenprint detailing a history of electronic music mapped out to the circuit board of a theremin. Mon 2 Nov 2015
2015 round-up
My summary of the year in electronic music. Wed 16 Dec 2015
Aleksi Perälä
The Finnish producer's unique approach to making music is rightly gaining attention. Sun 3 Jul 2016
These Hidden Hands - Vicarious Memories
A theatrical electronic album with a difference. Thu 11 Aug 2016
A few good tunes Vol 19
A few recent tunes to salivate over, mostly tuneful house grooves and fine electronic music. Fri 4 Nov 2016
SPC ECO - Under My Skin
EP of dreamy electronic pop, epitome of duo's sound. Sun 12 Feb 2017
Body 2:2 Mind
Quality Dub Techno EP featuring Dorisburg & Efraim Kent, DJ Nobu, Iori and naturalelectronic.system. Mon 13 Mar 2017
Varg - Nordic Flora Series Pt. 3, Gore-Tex City
Swedish producer Jonas Rönnberg bolsters his Varg profile further. Mon 10 Apr 2017
Fav Music of 2017
A focus on the albums and EPs that really shone for me in 2017. Fri 22 Dec 2017
Severed+Said - Digital Parasites
Music for eighties film soundtracks. Fri 9 Mar 2018
Round up
Newsworthy notes for your delectation. Fri 13 Apr 2018
Round up
Time to catch up, time to dream Fri 19 Oct 2018
Anthony Linell - Sculpting Energy
That sweet spot between straight-up Techno and Techno with a hint of emotion. Mon 10 Dec 2018
A few good tunes Vol 46
Deep, downtempo, melodic and transportive! Thu 14 Feb 2019
Round up
Loose change, rattling around. Sun 12 Jan 2020
Discogs
What a great informative site for anyone interested in electronic music. The site aims "to build the biggest and most comprehensive electronic music database." Sun 7 Sep 2003
Music Round-up May 2008
Five albums reviewed this month: the debut album from Crystal Castles, Soma Coma Volume 2, The Black Ghosts Mixtape, I Need You To Hold On While The Sun 1 Jun 2008
Compy 6
Download time!Number six in my occasional music compilation series. It's been one of those compilations I've started but not finished because I've Mon 11 Aug 2008
Circlesquare - Songs About Dancing And Drugs
Third album from Canadian Jeremy Shaw is intended to represent a comedown period after a big night out. Wed 25 Mar 2009
Deathline - Sixtynine
Sixtynine is the debut album from London-based electro-punk duo Deathline. With Jennie on bass and Kaoru on guitar and programming. Thu 21 May 2009
Not Warped
Essential Electronic Records From the '90s (That Weren't Released On Warp). Great post title and essential reading. including Thomas Koner, Rufige Cru and The Caretaker. Tue 29 Mar 2011
Wooky - Montjuïc
Amazing eight track album sounds like Plaid, Aphex Twin and Autechre. Thu 13 Feb 2014
Emika - Electronic Beats Radio
Ema Jolly has produced a lovely 37 minute mix for EB Radio. Fri 5 Sep 2014
Compy 34
Here's the last compilation for 2014, another selection of dreamy techno and uncompromising pop. Mon 8 Dec 2014
S-Type - Fire ft. Yung Gud
Scottish rap and electronic music producer returns with a fine set of instrumentals. Wed 25 Feb 2015
Keluar - Panguna
Self-described cold wave electronic body music with great remix by The Hacker. Wed 8 Jul 2015
Tint - My New Murex
Debut EP from American hardcore guitarist turned electronic experimentalist. Mon 21 Sep 2015
B12 - Bokide 325
The legendary duo return with a beautifully chilled-out four track EP. Thu 1 Oct 2015
Slow Porn - Opium 1:19
Hot four tracker from French duo, out on My Favourite Robot records. Tue 26 Jan 2016
Guten Tag, this is Bureau B
Free 'best of' compilation from the German label Bureau B, includes tracks from Conrad Schnitzler, Faust and Karl Bartos. Thu 18 Feb 2016
New music #1
A quick rundown of new music worth checking out. Mon 9 May 2016
Facticity
Boutique Techno label Infrastructure New York celebrate with a wealth of aural riches. Thu 23 Jun 2016
Xeno & Oaklander - Palms
Standout track from new album Topiary. Thu 30 Jun 2016
Introflirt - Temporary Heaven
Modern electronic eighties pop music. Mon 1 Aug 2016
A few good tunes Vol 15
Some tunes that need listened to right away. Wed 10 Aug 2016
A few good tunes Vol 16
Six tracks of electronic downbeat bliss. Wed 31 Aug 2016
Faten Kanaan - Spy Films
My favourite new artist. Sat 24 Sep 2016
ilkae
Grab the whole back catalogue of Canadian musician ilkae for $1 Thu 13 Oct 2016
Mooryc - Bad Luck
Great track from Maurycy Zimmermann's new album Wiped Out. Album good too. Thu 27 Oct 2016
A few good tunes Vol 20
Some top tips to check out from Daddy Long Legs, Glass Figure, CHPTR, hausfrau, Lamont Kohner, Ziur, SSTROM and a Ricardo Donoso remix of Recondite. Mon 28 Nov 2016
Nineteen Years of Shitkatapult: X-Mas Compilation
The venerable German oddball label with a gift for Xmas... bless. Mon 5 Dec 2016
Fav Mixes 2016
My fav mixes, compilations and podcasts from 2016. Thu 29 Dec 2016
Jlin - Dark Lotus
Floral fireworks from footwork's foremost fantasist. Tue 21 Feb 2017
A few good tunes Vol 24
A selection of the finest Electronic Pop around at the moment. Tue 21 Mar 2017
Miracle Steps (Music From The Fourth World 1983 - 2017)
Superb Ambient compilation with Iona Fortune, Jon Hassell, O Yuki Conjugate and more. Thu 4 May 2017
Eight recent albums worth checking out
Music I've not been banging on about enough. Fri 6 Oct 2017
Hoeksema - Life After
Debut EP from quiet Canadian crooner, the new Elliott Smith. Fri 10 Nov 2017
HOUND5TOOTH FIVE YEARS
A free 15 track compilation from Houndstooth to celebrate 5 years in business. Tue 27 Feb 2018
Round up
A quick catch-up on things I missed while on holiday! Sat 25 Aug 2018
Fav Music of 2018
My favourite albums, EPs, compilations, singles, podcasts and DJ mixes of 2018. Sun 23 Dec 2018
Orphan Ann - The Practice of Surrender
Terrifyingly good but dark Electronica from Swedish duo. Fri 25 Jan 2019
TIPS #3
A bunch of releases that deserve your love. Sun 17 Mar 2019
Apparat - LP5
Sascha Ring excels with his focus on fluid song structures and emotive melodies. Thu 4 Apr 2019
Round up
Music news to read. Tue 17 Sep 2019
Asymetrik - 001
Indian Techno... yep. Sat 12 Oct 2019
Tips #9
A bunch of recent albums I'm enjoying immensely. Thu 19 Dec 2019
Round up
Final round up of the year, with plenty of interesting articles and music to consume Sat 28 Dec 2019
Broads & Milly Hirst - Happisburgh
Elegant piano track hints at fruitful collaboration. Mon 27 Jan 2020
Aquarian - The Snake That Eats Itself
Cinematic and dynamic, a personal album depicting highs and lows of a restless mind. Fri 21 Feb 2020
Emika - Klavirni Temna
Have deeply emotional album of piano music, will wreck. Sat 22 Feb 2020
Plaid - Spokes
New album from the electronic maestros, released on 20th October 2003. Sat 20 Sep 2003
Boards of Canada
Nice website for Boards of Canada by James Tindall. Mon 29 Sep 2003
Jackfruit
Founded in 1997, Jackfruit is a team of three creative minds working for artists from various scopes of electronic music. Mon 22 Mar 2004
Depeche Mode
Surprisingly, Depeche Mode have been around since 1980! Known as one of the most popular bands in the electronic music industry ... article at Thu 29 Apr 2004
Abteilung Ton
Live electronic music mixes from abteilung ton Wed 16 Jun 2004
Dinamo FM
Very cool electronic online radio: Dinamo FM. Thu 28 Oct 2004
Plastikman
Spaced-out, chilled, hard, edgy and hypnotic electronic music from Plastikman (aka Richie Hawtin). Sun 21 Nov 2004
Leslie Winer - Witch
After the very first listen to this album I was disappointed. The height of expectation was too much. Of course if you're aware of my album rating Fri 28 Jan 2005
marumari
Checkout this electronic music artist... giving away some free music too: marumari. Mon 11 Jul 2005
Anthony Rother - This is Electro
If you fancy getting into some electronic music but don't know where to start, try this Anthony Rother compilation called This is Electro. It's Thu 19 Jan 2006
Dopcast
Quality electronic music to download... for free! Thu 4 May 2006
Plaid & Bob Jaroc
Plaid & Bob Jaroc A collaboration between electronic music maestros Plaid and visual artist Bob Jaroc entitled Greedy Baby has been released by Tue 25 Jul 2006
Octogen - Square Bells
Check out this very cool EP from Octogen (aka Glasgow producer Marco Bernardi). It's not really a pastiche of the Mike Oldfield classic Tubular Bells, Wed 10 Oct 2007
Fabric Podcast
Unlike the Resident Advisor podcasts and the monthly Fabric compilations on CD where we get mixed sets, the Fabric Podcasts are going to Tue 6 Nov 2007
Music Round-up November 2007
Here's my monthly music round-up of what I've enjoyed listening to in November 2007. Commix - Call To MindCategorising music isn't easy, especially Sun 2 Dec 2007
Resident Advisor end of year polls
End of year polls from electronic music magazine Resident Advisor, includes the top 5 podcasts (which you can still download). Wed 26 Dec 2007
Music Round-up December 2007
Fairmont - Coloured in Memory. This easy-listening music takes me back to the shoegazing days of the late 80's and early 90's. Wed 2 Jan 2008
Swod
Swod make lo-fi, gentle music that wouldn't be out of place on a film soundtrack. A mixture of piano, electronic sounds and occasional vocals. Sun 2 Mar 2008
Music Round-up March 2008
undefined Miss Kittin - BatboxEasily the best album from Caroline Herve since her collaborative album Kittenz and Thee Glitz with Felix Da Housecat Sat 5 Apr 2008
Music Round-up April 2008
I've been listening to more music than ever this month. A lot of it has come in the form of free music, like the Resident Advisor podcasts and CDs Sat 3 May 2008
Music Round-up June 2008
A quality list of music listened to this month including Big Monster, the belated debut album from Baobinga & I.D., In Ghost Colours, the sophomore Tue 1 Jul 2008
Dual Echelon
Go and listen to the sweeping, orchestral electronic sounds of Will Burdin aka Dual Echelon. Wed 2 Jul 2008
Compy 5
A new compilation!Some great sounds here with a distinctive acidy bent near the start, including the amazing Fake Blood remix of Mad Again by South Fri 11 Jul 2008
Music links
A few music links to share. Sun 20 Jul 2008
Aeroplane RA Podcast
Another stonker of a Resident Advisor podcast, this time from Aeroplane. If you're into guitars but fancy exploring electronic music Wed 6 Aug 2008
Heartthrob
Jesse Siminski, aka Heartthrob makes excellent electronic music. His debut album, Dear Painter, Paint Me came out in June. Tue 2 Sep 2008
I Love Soma
You may have previously read me heaping praise on Glasgow-based electronic dance music label Soma before, but after I received my latest Tue 16 Sep 2008
Music Round-up October 2008
Eight titles reviewed this month including Rex The Dog, Get Physical: Full Body Workout Vol. 4 and Damian Lazarus. Thu 6 Nov 2008
Compy 8
Please enjoy Compy 8, another lovingly crafted compilation of my favourite music of recent weeks. If you read my most recent music round-up you'll Sun 9 Nov 2008
La Roux
Tuneful pop songs with an electronic bent from Elly Jackson aka La Roux. She has a voice slightly reminiscent of Jenny Wilson. Sun 30 Nov 2008
Hobnox Audiotool
Create your own electronic music with the Hobnox Audiotool. More information about the web application here. Via Torrez. Thu 4 Dec 2008
Music Round-up November 2008
I only bought two albums this month, the debut album Electronic Frank by Lee Jones and the second album from Evil Nine called They Live. Sat 6 Dec 2008
Sonett77
Slick online radio player with some very cool electronic music from Sonett77. Fri 30 Jan 2009
Dual Echelon
Will Burdin, aka Dual Echelon demonstrates an excellent knack for creating epic, atmospheric music with his debut album Experimental Music Mon 2 Mar 2009
James Zabiela - Renaissance: The Masters Series
A top quality double CD with some top tracks like Boards of Canada's Amo Bishop Roden and Afghanistan by Komytea. Mon 9 Mar 2009
Milton Jackson Crash
There's a word I always associate with Milton Jackson's music: muscular. Sun 15 Mar 2009
Click Box
I highly recommend this podcast from Click Box, which takes you on a musical journey through the output of electronic music pioneers Wed 1 Apr 2009
Electronic music mascots
Described it as A History of Electronic Music Mascots is stretching things a little, so I'm hoping this list is just the start. Fri 19 Jun 2009
Jacaszek
Now here is a man all music lovers should be aware of: Jacaszek. I keep returning to his recent Resident Advisor podcast which is quite Thu 11 Feb 2010
Johann Johannsson
Remember Jacaszek? If you had a listen and liked it, then you'll probably like Johann Johannsson. He combines electronic and classical music Tue 4 May 2010
basic_sounds netlabel
Introducing basic_sounds netlabel, whose primary philosophy is:to expose the world to the music we love by promoting new emerging electronic Tue 24 Aug 2010
Aloo - Klangbild
Aloo release Klangbild on Astor Bell. Thu 13 Jan 2011
Debukas
New EP from Inverness-based electronic musician Debukas. Tue 31 May 2011
Compy 23
Compy 23, another splendid entry into the occasional compilation series, featuring folk like Debukas, Py, Radioactive Man, Beaumont and Vince Watson. Wed 13 Jun 2012
Rawbot - Electronic Beats Radio
Tasteful selection from Felix Kirner—aka Rawbot, includes Machinedrum, Om Unit, Addison Groove and Kromestar. Mon 24 Mar 2014
bdy - 9 days EP
Free EP of dark, electronic music from Slovakian producer bdy Thu 17 Apr 2014
Dutch E Germ - IN.RAK.DUST
Ex Gang Gang Dance drummer excels with debut album. Wed 23 Apr 2014
The Death of Rave (A partial flashback)
In a recent slew of releases from Leyland Kirby, this one uses original rave anthems as inspiration. Fri 6 Jun 2014
Definitive aKido - Prime Cuts
Stream a best-of collection from the Canadian electro-pop outfit. Mon 9 Jun 2014
Damh - Electronic Beats
Very cool showcase mix from new duo Damh, includes a few of their own cuts. Sat 5 Jul 2014
Almamy - Digital Love
Memorable debut single from African singer and electronic music producer. Mon 4 Aug 2014
Christian Wunsch - Electric Deluxe 125
Podcast with all the hallmarks of a classic, includes Autechre, Boards of Canada and Aphex Twin. Wed 6 Aug 2014
Applescal - Mirage EP
Name your price for the new five track Applescal EP. Thu 28 Aug 2014
Claude Speeed - My Skeleton
A sweeping, orchestral journey Fri 29 Aug 2014
Andre Bratten - Trommer Og Bass
Stonking track from Norwegian electronic producer Andre Bratten. Wed 24 Sep 2014
Scuba Death - Nitrogen Narcosis
An ambient techno concept album based on a near death experience. Mon 29 Sep 2014
Touched Two
Download a massive compilation of electronic music in aid of cancer research. Wed 3 Dec 2014
Brassica - The Lodger
One of eleven top-notch tracks from Brassica's album Man is Deaf. Mon 19 Jan 2015
VLEK year 2
Belgium's premier underground electronic music label releases their second anthology... for free! Tue 27 Jan 2015
Ghost Culture - Lucky
Catchy tune from eponymous debut album by James Greenwood. Tue 27 Jan 2015
Argy & Mama - Whoami?
Delicious pop from BPitch Control. Sun 1 Feb 2015
Tokyo Offshore Project - Theatrical Techno Illustrated
New collection of early 90's house tracks from Tokyo Offshore Project. Tue 3 Mar 2015
Trickfinger - Trickfinger
Acid-tinged debut album from Red Hot Chilli Peppers' guitarist is rather good Sat 4 Apr 2015
Naked - Void
Dreamy electronic pop from Scottish trio, from equally blissed-out EP on LuckyMe. Fri 15 May 2015
Ashworth - Adder
Dubby beats for the club from Joe Ashworth. Tue 14 Jul 2015
Jupiter Jax - Visions
Lovely debut album of vintage house vibes. Sat 25 Jul 2015
Felix da Housecat - Narrative of Thee Blast Illusion
A new album that focuses on melody, and delivers. Mon 3 Aug 2015
Quick podcast round-up
There's been a rich stream of quality mixes recently, here's a few I've enjoyed Fri 28 Aug 2015
20 Years of Planet Mu (selection)
Playlist with 15 of the best tracks from the recent 20 Years of Planet Mu monster. Sun 20 Sep 2015
A few good tunes Vol 5
Six essential tracks from Saab Knutson, Helen Hauff, Heated Heads, Adra, Gesloten Cirkel and Special Request. Fri 25 Sep 2015
Spotify Sep 2015
This month's round-up of the best new releases I heard on Spotify. Fri 2 Oct 2015
Spotify Oct 2015
13 tracks make up this month's Spotify list, includes Roseau, Zap Francis, Rival Consoles, Marco Bernardi, Isolée, Auntie Flo and Maceo Plex. Sun 1 Nov 2015
Dawn Mok - Eternal Love
Debut album from shady collective sounds like a cooler James Blake. Sat 28 Nov 2015
House of Black Lanterns - Data Transmission Podcast 464
Seriously chilled-out affair from genre-bending producer Dylan Richards. Thu 10 Dec 2015
Spotify Jan 2016
Best music I heard on Spotify from January 2016, includes Doc Daneeka, Roly Porter, Christian Loffler and Alex Smoke. Tue 2 Feb 2016
Borderland - Transport
Heavyweight duo collaborate on second album with sublime results. Tue 3 May 2016
In Æternam Vale - Pink Flamingos
New album of old material from criminally under appreciated electronic music producer, still cutting edge. Thu 2 Jun 2016
SHXCXCHCXSH - SsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSs
Third outing for Swedish duo ticks all the right boxes. Fri 10 Jun 2016
Overcast Sound - Water Lines EP
Michael Pettit returns as Overcast Sound with an exquisite new EP. Wed 15 Jun 2016
A few good tunes Vol 13
Seven tracks you need to hear right now. Wed 29 Jun 2016
These Hidden Hands - SZ31X71
Experimental Techno duo return with single and new album. Mon 11 Jul 2016
A few good tunes Vol 14
Six new tunes well worth checking out. Tue 19 Jul 2016
Michael Mayer - Immer
Celebrating Immer, a pivotal compilation from Michael Mayer. Mon 8 Aug 2016
Sfire - Sfire3 (John Talabot's Tribalist Rework)
One of three remixes the Spaniard has produced for Sfire. Tue 9 Aug 2016
Hologram Teen - Marsangst
Bouncy beats and catchy melody, what more do you need? Sat 13 Aug 2016
Shlomo - Vanished Breath EP
The French producer moves beyond Techno boundaries. Sun 18 Sep 2016
A few good tunes Vol 18
A tasty selection of music for your pleasure and delight. Mon 10 Oct 2016
Illum Sphere - Thousand Yard Stare
Ryan Hunn returns with a new album as Illum Sphere. Thousand Yard Stare is a taster. Thu 20 Oct 2016
Slam - Machine Cut Noise
Mature sixth album from the Glasgow duo packs a punch! Mon 24 Oct 2016
savefabric - Various Artists
Another smart fundraising move from the beleaguered nightclub. Thu 27 Oct 2016
Domenico Crisci - The Violinist
Three brilliant, head-crunching monsters to clear away the cobwebs. Sun 30 Oct 2016
RX-101 - Like Yesterday
Rediscovered retro-sounding Aphex-style tunes. Tue 15 Nov 2016
OUT-ER 5 Years Anniversary
Solid nine-tracker celebrating five years of classy Techno. Mon 5 Dec 2016
Illum Sphere, Riohv, Dreamy Harbor, Yotam Avni, Architectural and Reeko
A bunch of releases to get excited about. Thu 8 Dec 2016
Compy 41
To begin my end-of-year lists, here's an hour of the finest Ambient Techno. Sat 24 Dec 2016
A few good tunes Vol 23
A few crackers you need to check out at your earliest convenience, inlcudes nthng, Joe Goddard, Ghost Culture and Ulwhednar. Fri 17 Feb 2017
Blanck Mass - Rhesus Negative
Death metal electronica! Mon 13 Mar 2017
Actress - AZD
New album on Ninja Tune from big Daz called AZD, also pronounced Azid. Wed 15 Mar 2017
Mono No Aware - PAN
Challenging electronic music label with their first compilation, proves anything but challenging. Mon 20 Mar 2017
Round up
Interesting music news from the last wee while... Thu 30 Mar 2017
New Terrence Dixon album
The Minimal Detroit man is back with 21 new tracks of 'Forward thinking ghetto electronics'. Thu 27 Apr 2017
H&P: Clyde Built 3.0 Compilation
Superb selection from the Glaswegian label, cohesively providing a taste of everything! Wed 24 May 2017
A few good tunes Vol 27
Some recent tracks worth some of your attention. Tue 13 Jun 2017
Pattern Language - Total Squaresville
The tasteful sound of eighties synth pop today. Fri 16 Jun 2017
Skee Mask - Routine
Ambient Techno Breakbeat heaven. Thu 7 Sep 2017
Ike Yard - Sacred Machine
Post punk art wreckers reform once again with impressive results. Wed 18 Oct 2017
Steffi - The Meaning of Memory
One of many highlights from Steffi's recent album World Of The Waking State. Thu 26 Oct 2017
Hanetration - Ancients EP
Dark electronic music with an Ambient bent from UK producer. Wed 1 Nov 2017
Round up
Some smaller bits of news you may have missed. Wed 1 Nov 2017
Serena Butler - KONSTRUKT 007
More throbbing, thrusting and thorough delights Fri 3 Nov 2017
Aleksi Perälä - Electronic Explorations 482
An hour mix of Aleksi Perälä tracks to melt into. Fri 24 Nov 2017
Various - Spheres
Spheres LP with These Hidden Hands, Mondkopf, SNTS, OAKE, Headless Horseman and Grebenstein. Sun 26 Nov 2017
A few good tunes Vol 32
A bunch of new tracks that yelled at me from across the street. I had to go over and say hello Thu 30 Nov 2017
Round up
News you may have missed over the festive season. Fri 29 Dec 2017
Five Years of Soigne Tes Oreilles
Superb eight track review of the French label as the celebrate their fifth birthday. Sun 31 Dec 2017
Atom TM & Lisokot - Walzerzyklus
Superb postmodern period drama. Thu 11 Jan 2018
Oscar Mulero - Acceptance
IDM from a dark Techno perspective. Thu 18 Jan 2018
Round up
Tiny tasty morsels of news. Tue 23 Jan 2018
Waves Of The Future
Waves Of The Future compilation on Mannequin Records celebrates the ton. Sat 17 Feb 2018
Rex Kyed
Two old punks go experimental, with mesmerising results. Fri 23 Mar 2018
Nur Jaber - If Only - A State Of Peace
Contemplative subject matter in the form of intelligent dance music. Sun 20 May 2018
JK Flesh - Wasplike
The JK Flesh Techno freight train keeps delivering the good stuff. Wed 20 Jun 2018
Round up
Recent miscellaneous news bytes... Mon 2 Jul 2018
Suumhow - Muuscle Mix 1
Superb selection of IDM tunes from the early 2000s Sun 26 Aug 2018
Round up
A few interesting links you may have missed... Tue 18 Sep 2018
A few good tunes Vol 42
Another selection of hot cakes... ow! Don't burn yo'sel'. Sun 23 Sep 2018
Isabella - Whistle
Boston native Isabella Koen with a new EP of uncompromising Techno Sat 29 Sep 2018
Saturn And The Sun - In Love With The Extreme
Guitars without riffs, Ambient guitar music par excellence. Fri 12 Oct 2018
Chris Carter - Chemistry Lessons Volume 1.1 Coursework
Three high profile remixers step up for ex-Throbbing Gristle man's new EP Wed 24 Oct 2018
Sebastian Gandera - Le Raccourci
Superb compilation of experimental piano and electronic work from unknown French composer. Thu 8 Nov 2018
Round up
Stay tuned or it's all just static. Tue 20 Nov 2018
Amirali - Heights Of Ecstasy
The Dark Matters boss with his second EP of the year! Fri 23 Nov 2018
I Hate Models - Spreading Plague
I love artists who call a spade a spade. Fri 23 Nov 2018
Tips #2
The best of a bunch of recent releases that have leapt out at me. Thu 29 Nov 2018
Silver Soundbox
Ffireing label compilation with a lot to like. Mon 3 Dec 2018
E-Talking - Telephone Rose
Emmanuel Corre, one half of French duo Nummer, strikes out on his own on Whities. Tue 4 Dec 2018
Map.Ache - Giegling Mix 09
Beautiful mix from the German producer Map.Ache for the Giegling mix series. Wed 5 Dec 2018
Round up
Last round up of the year... here goes! Fri 21 Dec 2018
De Lichting - Twee
Deep and melodic Dutch Electronic showcase. Fri 28 Dec 2018
Compy 44 - Fav Tracks of 2018
My 100 fav tracks from 2018, split up into four monumental compilations! Fri 4 Jan 2019
Nothing Is Real Vol.1 label compilation
Bass to the fore on this perfectly formed seven track compilation from Nothing Is Real label. Fri 11 Jan 2019
Round up
Always read the small print... that's best advice I can give you. Sun 3 Feb 2019
Abul Mogard - And We Are Passing Through Silently
Deep and immersive collection of remixes by Abul Mogard. Fri 15 Mar 2019
Julia Kent - Temporal
A wonderful crossover of classical and electronic music! Thu 4 Apr 2019
Altstadt Echo - This Work Contains Lead
Perfectly formed album from an emerging Techno star. Wed 29 May 2019
SSTROM - Drenched
Drenched by name, drenched by nature. Organic Techno for the mind, body and soul. Wed 5 Jun 2019
Round up
Lost links... don't worry, I found them. Tue 9 Jul 2019
Moteka - As We Fought Iron Giants
Ex-Psytrance stalwart turns to Techno with formidable results. Fri 12 Jul 2019
Round up
Dusty links, almost completely forgotten, lost in the PR onslaught. Thu 15 Aug 2019
Carl Gari & Abdullah Miniawy - The Act of Falling from the 8th Floor
Effective political music. Mon 9 Sep 2019
TIPS #7
A rapid round-up of regularly rotated recent releases you should hear very soon. Mon 23 Sep 2019
A few good tunes Vol 51
Ten Pop tracks to enlighten and delight. Sat 5 Oct 2019
Round up
What's been happenin'? Well, let me tell you... Mon 14 Oct 2019
Pelada - Movimiento Para Cambio
Ferocious Spanish rapping with rave synths, acid basslines and breakbeats. Sat 19 Oct 2019
I Murdered - Blood In Blood Out
EP of Heavy Electronic Techno supported by Orphyx and JK Flesh on remix duties Mon 11 Nov 2019
Elizabeth Joan Kelly - Farewell, Doomed Planet!
A truly distinctive Experimental Ambient concept album. Beau Travail! Sun 8 Dec 2019
Last round-up of overlooked gems of 2019
Another bunch of releases I loved in 2019 that you may have overlooked. Sun 12 Jan 2020
Kelpe - Run With the Floating, Weightless Slowness
Magical downtempo electronic escapism Mon 17 Feb 2020
(net)radio stations
Stream a wide range of musical genres including a pretty decent Electronic channel at Netradio Wed 2 Nov 2005
The Black Dog set
Go and download this top quality DJ set from The Black Dog, based on tracks they've remixed or had remixed for them. Beautiful stuff.Tracklisting:Bozzwell Thu 24 Jul 2008
Best albums of 2008
Based on my monthly music round-ups and number of listens per album, here's my top albums of the year in order:The Black Dog - Radio ScarecrowOctogen Mon 22 Dec 2008
The Black Dog - Further Vexations
Great news: a new The Black Dog album has been announced! It's called Further Vexations and will be released on 9th April 2009. Tracklisting Wed 14 Jan 2009
Kompakt podcast
Kompakt have launched their first podcast, with the inaugural outing manned by Shumi! Tracklist includes Mugwump, John Talabot, Radioslave and Tony Lionni. Mon 20 Jul 2009
Compy 12
Number 12 in my irregular compilation series has arrived! It's not "mixed" like the last one but don't let that spoil the fun. Comprising Mon 7 Sep 2009
Compy 15
Compilation time!As some of you may know, I work as a web designer, which means sitting at my computer for many hours. To help me work efficiently Wed 10 Feb 2010
Mylo podcast
Data Transmission podcast from Mylo. Tracklisting:Doctor's Cat - Watch OutEberhard Schoener - Why Don't You Answer?Cappuccino - Hell Dance With MeGanymed Wed 10 Mar 2010
Lee Jones - A Perfect Kick
New single from Lee Jones is a cracker. Comes with some quality remixes too, but the lead track is the best. Fri 30 Aug 2013
Lassigue Bendthaus - Matter
Reissue from 1991, and still sounding fresh today, the first album from Lassigue Bendthaus, aka Atom™ Mon 5 May 2014
Compy 40
An hour of downbeat Techno and Electro Pop. Sun 10 Jul 2016
Vamos A La Playa (15 Beach Bum Anthems)
Creme Organization compile 16 sweet summer House tracks... a sheer delight. Sat 23 Jul 2016
These Hidden Hands - Dendera Light
Another taster of the forthcoming new album from These Hidden Hands. Mon 1 Aug 2016
A few good tunes Vol 17
Seven tracks to titillate your tentacles, includes Minor Science, London Modular Alliance and MGUN. Wed 21 Sep 2016
Shinichi Atobe - Rebuild Mix 1.2.3.
New EP from reclusive Japanese producer reworks another EP. Fri 4 Nov 2016
Terrence Dixon - 12,000 Miles Of Twilight
12,000 sketches for future development? Mon 3 Jul 2017
Chikiss - New Season
Experimental Pop meets Ambient. Thu 7 Dec 2017
Asquith - Crack Mix 177
The Lobster Theremin boss on the decks with a solid mix. Fri 8 Dec 2017
2017, the year in music
A run through of all the best bits of 2017. Wed 20 Dec 2017
C.A.R. - Daughters
Taster from the new C.A.R. album. Wed 17 Jan 2018
A few good tunes Vol 34
Nine blistering tracks to shake you to the core! Fri 26 Jan 2018
Simon Haydo - The Illusion of an Alternative Choice
Deeply conceptual Techno. Fri 2 Feb 2018
Leonardo Martelli - Sofia
The Italian producer excels with Rap samples. Sun 11 Feb 2018
Benjamin Finger - Scale of Blindness
Eleventh album from the Norwegian composer and producer. Tue 27 Feb 2018
Injazero Records Compilation
Modern Classical compilation from Injazero Records featuring Eomac and Heinali. Sun 4 Mar 2018
Flowers From The Ashes - Contemporary Italian Electronic Music
Ten sumptuous tracks from Lucy's Stroboscopic Artefacts label. Thu 19 Apr 2018
A few good tunes Vol 39
New music from Arad, Aleksi Perala, Lake Haze, Ben Bohmer, Altin Gun and more. Sat 9 Jun 2018
Diamont Dancer - Shapes
Mood music with guitars and ambience. Mon 25 Jun 2018
Ancient Methods - Walking On Cursed Soil (feat. Prurient)
Monumental track from the new Ancient Methods album featuring Prurient. Thu 11 Oct 2018
Lone - Blue Moon Tree
Top tune from Matt Cutler's new Ambivert Tools EP Fri 2 Nov 2018
Round up
A quick news round up for the last week in electronic music. Sun 4 Nov 2018
Joar Renolen - Vaeret
Cinematic Ambient music about the weather Thu 15 Nov 2018
A few good tunes Vol 43
Ten good tunes with Lia Mice, Lokier, Mariska Neerman, Elizabeth Joan Kelly and more Thu 22 Nov 2018
Pär Grindvik - Trails / The Right To Be Forgotten
Superb two-track release on the hot subject of online privacy. Mon 10 Dec 2018
Trentemoller - Harbour Boat Trips Vol. 02
The Danish musician returns with a second Harbour Boat Trips compilation. Wed 12 Dec 2018
Early Comatonse releases now available digitally
Out-of-print releases from Terre Thaemlitz now available on Bandcamp Mon 7 Jan 2019
Bjarki - Happy Earthday
Warp, IDM, Nina Kraviz, трип, I Wanna Go Bang, BBBBBB, Happy Earthday. Ok, got it. Fri 15 Feb 2019
RX-101 - Dopamine
More Aphex-inspired, satisfyingly sad sounding vibes. Tue 26 Mar 2019
Tips #4
A bunch of new albums and EPs I've been digging... and you should too. Sat 27 Apr 2019
TIPS #5
More hot cakes from the electronic music bakery. Sun 19 May 2019
A few good tunes Vol 48
Fifteen wonderful tracks from Pop to Techno via Electro and House. Thu 23 May 2019
Round up
Recent happenings on the packed streets of electronic music Fri 31 May 2019
A few good tunes Vol 50
Sweet little eight track compilation that goes from Electro to Downtempo via Acid and Pop. Sun 11 Aug 2019
TIPS #6
The finest selection of music that'll be on repeat for you very soon. Thu 15 Aug 2019
Automatic - Signal
Electronic Post Punk Fri 11 Oct 2019
Pink Shabab - Ema By The Sea
Melancholic electronic Pop made with a bass guitar. Wed 18 Dec 2019
TR/ST - The Stain
Emotion-packed electronic music from the new TR/ST album. Tue 14 Jan 2020
Tracks I loved in 2019
My fav fav tracks from 2019. Wed 15 Jan 2020
T.U.N. - Jason
Electronic meets Jazz and I like it a lot! Wed 29 Jan 2020