April 5, 2010
With most current Techno releases being focused on minimalism, it is very refreshing to hear Odissi’s latest release “Dirty Secrets”. It is a very energetic track that draws its power from industrial sounds and rock vocals. However, while many industrial-influences releases sound somewhat too alien for your typical Techno- or Tech-House-DJ to play, “Dirty Secrets” manages ...
Breakbeats, Reviews, Tech-House
February 28, 2010
I don’t live in the UK, so maybe I am a little slow in noticing this trend, but UK Garage seems to be back again! For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about: There used to be a musical trend in the late 90s that was known as “Speed Garage”, “UK Garage” ...
Reviews, UK Garage
February 2, 2010
Ninca Leece delivers a very nice blend of electronic pop music with a strong House flavor. On her debut solo album “There Is No One Else When I Lay Down and Dream“, she gives a very impressive demonstration on how electronic music can sound both relaxing and danceable at the same time. This also reflects ...
Electronic Pop, House, Reviews
January 24, 2010
When a year ends, there are always dozens of polls about everyone’s favorites for the last year. I have to admit that I enjoy that kind of polls, especially when it’s about music. Here are my favorite artists for 2009. Please feel free to share your favorites in the comments! 1. Fever Ray Fever Ray ...
Music nerdism, Reviews, Videos
December 29, 2009
It is very rare that a records sounds both oldschool and fresh at the same time. However, Strip Steve’s Delta Disco EP (out on Boysnoize Records) is one of these rare cases. The five tracks are more or less classical house tracks, but somehow manage to combine oldschool US house elements with a distinct french touch. ...
Breakbeats, House, Reviews