London-based dance music empire Lobster Theremin release what seems to be the first 7” amid their impressive back catalogue of sub-label encompassing contemporary electronics. Restitution just also happens to be not just one 7”, but a triple pack of them featuring productions from the relatively unknown HLLW. Based in Denmark, HLLW crafts ‘twisted techno, effervescent electro, speedy electronica and machine music’, a post-Warp heyday homage to the futuristic outlook of the '90s rave era. Thunderous kick drums set the scene with the A1 before the collection of tracks moves into more dubbed out, polyrhythmic atmospheres.
Heavenly Music Corporation - Lunar Phase
February 04, 2017
Nice reissue of 90s ambient electronics.
Epic ambience from Heavenly Music Corporation, originally recorded for a Japanese ambient radio station that plays music 24 hours a day and is programmed around current tidal movements. Basically it ticks all the right boxes and is a huge 'recommended' from all here.
Somewhat of a forgotten champion of the 90s ambient scene, Kim Cascone also worked as assistant music editor for the surrealist films of David Lynch. Taking his HMC moniker from the Fripp & Eno collaboration, the project began after his industrial-tinged group Poison Gas Research began to break away in the early 1990s.
Lunar Phase was conceived specifically for the Japanese satellite radio station St. Giga, a channel devoted to relaxation through sound and the furthering of mental well-being. This archival reissue comes recommended not only to fans of Astral Industries or HMC fanatics but to anybody with a taste for the extraordinary. Bird calls, rhythmic meanderings and synth programming to make you grin from ear to ear at the mere fact that you’re alive.
Ssaliva - We Never Happened
January 23, 2017
Incredible sonics from this Belgian artist on the highly-cited Ekster label. This vinyl-only release is limited to 500 copies. A showcase for beautiful sound design.
Naaahhh - Themes
January 22, 2017
New EP from the Blackest Ever Black label. This release created by some mysterious artist who dwells 'somewhere under London' consists of five dark, brooding visions that conjure the fading ecstasy of post-rave walks home at 5am. Highly recommended.
Order from Blackest Ever Black.
William Basinski - A Shadow In Time
January 15, 2017
This week I had a chance to listen to the new William Basinski album, A Shadow In Time. It follows his usual style for faded electronics and uses a saxophone (to somewhat curious effect) on the David Bowie tribute track. If you have never heard Basinski before, I suggest checking out 'The Disintegration Loops' first. You'll definitely get a feel for his work with those albums.
The album is available from Friday on vinyl and compact disc. The vinyl features an exclusive mix.