Flavor of the week #27

Monolake
www.myspace.com/monolakemusic
www.monolake.de
( ;D --> Monolake is an open project dedicated to computer generated music, founded in 1995 by Robert Henke and Gerhard Behles. Monolake are impressed and influenced by minimal techno music and drum&bass and at the same discovered the sonic richness and sophistication of academic computer music.)
Atlas Titan
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( ;D --> This is the first new material released since 2006's 'Polygon Cities' album Cities' and quite frankly, it's class. 'Atlas' is a truly epic opener, setting out on a 138bpm flex with techno-skippin' rhythm fluctuations inheriting a lot of swing from T++'s recent material and mind blowing bass dynamics coaxed into being by Robert Henke's next-level programming skills. The inclusion of an almost-organic sounding woodwind instrument is a clever ploy, as in all reality it's most likely been programmed from pure data, but lends a human element. 'Titan' should satisfy your unnatural cravings with a purist composition of darkside steppers techno, running at 138bpm and morphed between immense occlusions of darkside atmospherics. It's the sound you all know and love, but updated in the true Monolake sense for 2009. Essential!)
www.monolake.de/releases/ml-023.html
Se also: http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/08/flavor-of-week-33.html

Sven Weisemann
www.myspace.com/svenweisemann
www.mojubarecords.com
( ;D --> Sven Weisemann is a somewhat strange figure in Berlin's electronic music scene. When he's not making elegantly smooth deep house tracks for labels like Mojuba, Liebe*Detail and House Cafe Music, he's busy composing modern classical pieces for piano and cello. Those more familiar with Weisemann's own productions may be surprised by his DJing style, as he weaves effortlessly between his trademark deeper sound and classic house and techno dancefloor jack tracks.)
Light Soil EP
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Mojuba Box
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Ojui
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( ;D --> Upcoming):
Xine Album

Namito
www.myspace.com/namito
www.namito.com
( ;D --> Undoubtedly, Namito belongs to the very designers of the Berlin techno scene. Since 1992, due to his distinctive sets, he is constantly booked by all major clubs in town, be it the legendary “E-Werk” or “Tresor”, where he raved the crowd as a resident for years. In 1996, Namito’s first releases caught the attraction of European clubs such as London's Turnmills and the Brancaleone in Rome. By meeting Martin Eyerer in 2004, Namito redefines his sound. As a result, he has releases on labels like Multicolor, Kling Klong and Great Stuff. Furthermore, he then remixes for acts such as Kosheen, Client and Gusgus.)
Eleven
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( ;D --> Eleven” has it all: the deepness of late night grooves combined with the audiophile finesse that makes Namito’s productions so tight and crisp. A very laidback attitude and a lot of knowledge and feeling combined with a lot of imagination equal a massive ride that never sounds worn out or prefabricated.)
Namito's Goldies Not Oldies
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The Crystal Method
www.myspace.com/thecrystalmethod
www.thecrystalmethod.com
( ;D --> The Crystal Method is a Grammy nominated electronic music duo that formed in Los Angeles, California in the early 1990s. It is made up of Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. The duo is known for their live sets and for having many of their songs feature in films, television shows, and video games. With the platinum-status album Vegas, The Crystal Method has become one of the best-selling electronica bands in the United States.)
Divided by Night
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( ;D--> 2009 release, the fourth album by Electronic music pioneers Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland (AKA The Crystal Method). Bolstered by the innovation, flexibility and craftsmanship that made the duo club culture icons, Divided By Night is nothing short of a masterpiece and easily the duo's most inventive and accomplished album to date! Divided By Night explodes with an assortment of high caliber guests which includes New Order bassist Peter Hook, Metric front-woman Emily Haines, drummer Samantha Maloney, one-time Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle and She Wants Revenge vocalist Justin Warfield.)

Moritz von Oswald
www.discogs.com/artist/Moritz+von+Oswald
www.redbullmusicacademy.com/video-archive/lectures/moritz_von_oswald_early_morning_freestyles
( ;D --> co-founder of Berlin's Basic Channel label, Von Oswald is one of electronica's most influential figures, and this solo debut won't disappoint fans of his soundscapes.)
Vertical Ascent (the Moritz von Oswald Trio)
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Recomposed by Carl Craig & Moritz von Oswald
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Watamu Beach
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