Flavor of the Week #39

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Qual 

https://qual.bandcamp.com/ 

( ;D --> Solo project of William Maybelline of Lebanon Hanover. With Qual he explores a much darker and gloomier soundscape of minimal synth; "Septic discharges of cybernetic disease seeps from every orifice. Welcoming a post apocalyptic nuclear winter. With terror and restless chaos cometh the digital age condemned to be digitally transformed. Cometh hybrids, mutated humans a depletion of organics.".) 

Tenebris In Lux 

https://qual.bandcamp.com/album/tenebris-in-lux 

Enui 

https://soundcloud.com/enui_official 

www.facebook.com/Enuimusic 

( ;D --> Ambient beats.) 

Us 

https://soundcloud.com/enui_official/enui-us 

2021 (Joel Forsberg Remix) 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Fzc7UWC91E60OhF139ERD 

Usurper 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5J6ynkoFjrXzQku4xYPlfK 

Dusk (Aurelius Zon Remix) 

https://soundcloud.com/clubbingspain/premiere-enui-dusk-aurelius-zon-remix 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2019/06/flavor-of-week-25.html 

Assemblage 23 

www.assemblage23.com 

www.facebook.com/Official-Assemblage-23-138651156153800/ 

( ;D --> Assemblage 23 is an electronic act from the United States, currently based in Seattle. It was founded in 1988 by Tom Shear who writes the music, lyrics, and does the recording himself.) 

Awake (2021) 

https://open.spotify.com/track/0vMi1NO7OlbihkCCimEGo1 

Failure - 20th Anniversary Edition 

https://assemblage23.bandcamp.com/album/failure-20th-anniversary-edition 

( ;D --> 2021 marks the 20 year anniversary of Assemblage 23's seminal album "Failure". Now, Assemblage 23's Tom Shear has revisited this classic for a special 2-CD 20th Anniversary Edition of that album. The first disc consists of the original album given a fresh mix from the ground up by Shear, and the second disc will feature remixes of "Failure" tracks by other artists.) 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2020/07/flavor-of-week-29.html 

Sierra 

https://soundcloud.com/je_suis_sierra 

www.facebook.com/jesuissierra 

( ;D --> Sierra has no desire to hide as she wanders through the valley in the shadow of the strange. Sierra’s self imposed exile has taken her through the winter desert, formerly Paris, on a quest. It has been far from straight forward: Land pirates, cannibals, the occult, and former virtual reality junkies desperate for their next hit, all lurk in even the furthest reaches of this vast waste land. Sierra, no matter how arduous this task, the force is too great to resist. To be master is something she cannot walk away from. Our post-apocalyptic world has ravaged life as we remember it, and only a few have the power to lead us to either the light or the dark. Which side is Sierra on? In a land set in a steampunk western, her intentions could go either way.) 

Trapped 

https://je-suis-sierra.bandcamp.com/track/trapped 

By the rules 

https://je-suis-sierra.bandcamp.com/track/by-the-rules-2 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2021/01/flavor-of-week-1.html 

Studio-X 

https://www.facebook.com/officialstudiox 

( ;D --> Studio-X is a hard dance project founded by Matthew M & Lawrie B in December 2008. The project is currently based in Adelaide, Australia.) 

Here To Stay EP 

https://alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/album/here-to-stay-ep 

Over And Out

Flavor of the Week #38

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Koan 

https://www.facebook.com/koanmsk 

https://soundcloud.com/koanofficial 

( ;D --> Producing sophisticated psychedelic Chill Out music is a discipline within the electronic music scene that is similar to playing Jazz in a certain respect: It needs maturity and extensive musical experience to go beyond the scope of standards, to become really good and extraordinary. This might have to do with the fact that this kind of music is not aiming a busy dance floor, rising its hands and shouting out loud during the breaks. Instead of that, it is made for the individual mind and therefore includes a less functional but pretty intellectual, mature and also very artistic moment. Seen in front of this background, the history of Koan gives some interesting hints about the astonishing musical quality of this Russian duo.) 

I'm Your Code 

https://soundcloud.com/koanofficial/sets/im-your-code 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2021/01/flavor-of-week-2.html 

Lauer 

https://ra.co/dj/lauer 

https://www.facebook.com/LauiLauer/ 

( ;D --> Philipp Lauer has had his fingers in quite a few pies over the last 2 decades or so, following the release of his debut 12” in 2000... And although Philipp’s Discogs page already has the size of a phone book and his tour schedule reads like Odyssey, he’s only just warming up for whatever is gonna happen.) 

Altalenanti feat. Fabrizio Mammarella (Radio Slave Remix) https://lauer.bandcamp.com/album/altalenanti-feat-fabrizio-mammarella-radio-slave-remix

Answers 2 Trouble 

https://lauer.bandcamp.com/album/answers-2-trouble 

Hypercall (Written & Produced by Fabrizio Mammarella & Philipp Lauer at Pyramide III, Kilianstädten) 

https://lauer.bandcamp.com/album/hypercall 

Jauzas The Shining 

www.facebook.com/jauzastheshining/ 

https://soundcloud.com/jauzastheshining 

( ;D --> hidden in the shadow of this room,Jauzas looks himself in a broken mirror but he doesn't recognize himself .he doesn't remember ......the only thing he knowns is that he's now on board the nautilus ship,deeper and deeper is an ocean of sounds ...Artificial lights,mechanical noise and metallic walls..He starts hearing these voices but he doesn't know who they belong to....using his sickness on skyzophrenic beats from his electronic dark side ,he became"Jauzas the shining") 

Dark Mirror 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3WAmVFTDRhyk4qRjrdvSPE 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2020/10/flavor-of-week-43.html 

Death In Rome 

https://www.facebook.com/DeathInRome/ 

https://soundcloud.com/deathinrome 

http://www.deathinrome.com/ 

( ;D --> Death in Rome is a Neofolk Group covering pop songs.)

Karel Gott Requiem 

https://soundcloud.com/deathinrome/death-in-rome-karel-gott-requiem 

Death In Rome feat. DIAF - Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift - Cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr_GgomBpkg

Death In Rome feat. BY THE SPIRITS - In Your Room (Depeche Mode - Cover)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8ZrojWMwCo 

Barbie Girl (FEHUCLUB RMX) 

https://soundcloud.com/fehuclub/death-in-rome-barbie-girl-fehuclub-rmx 

DIAF 

https://diaf.bandcamp.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/diaf.rot 

( ;D --> Gothwave from 𝕭𝖆𝖛𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖆.) 

Death In Rome feat. DIAF - Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift - Cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr_GgomBpkg 

Weida 

https://diaf.bandcamp.com/album/weida 

Over And Out

Flavor of the Week #37

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Jon Hopkins 

www.jonhopkins.co.uk/ 

( ;D --> Jon Hopkins (born 1979) is a London-based producer and musician who writes and performs his own melodic electronica and dance music. After starting his career performing keyboard for Imogen Heap, he's produced or contributed to albums by Brian Eno, Coldplay, David Holmes, and others.) 

Flume - The Difference (feat. Toro y Moi) [Jon Hopkins Remix] https://open.spotify.com/album/6LdFryPw3LFwyLqBriy9gw

Insides 

https://bleep.com/release/223189-jon-hopkins-insides 

Emerald Rush (Solomun Remix) 

https://bleep.com/release/138052-jon-hopkins-emerald-rush

Music for Psychedelic Therapy (Pre-order (CD), release Date Nov. 12th.)

https://www.dominomusic.com/releases/jon-hopkins/music-for-psychedelic-therapy/exclusive-limited-double-lp 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2018/03/flavor-of-week-14.html 

Bootblacks 

http://www.bootblacks.net/ 

https://www.facebook.com/bootblacksNYC/ 

( ;D --> Bootblacks' hometown of New York City is integral to Thin Skies' sound. The band's name itself is said to be derived from novelist William Burroughs’ description of the dark underbelly of glitzy NYC. Almqvist states: "It's an energetic city and people have all the reasons in the world not to give you the time of day. I think our music has been shaped by that in many ways." Bootblacks , the leader in NYC's post-punk scene, has released their 4th album on Canada's prestigious Artoffact . The gloomy vocals, the captivating guitar riffs that burn into your mind, the ephemeral synths, and the powerful drum machines weave together to create a band sound that is unrivaled. Get a soulful, melodic and exciting post-punk album.)

Traveling Light (Martial Canterel Remix) 

https://bootblacks.bandcamp.com/track/traveling-light-martial-canterel-remix 

Thin Skies Remixed 

https://bootblacks.bandcamp.com/album/thin-skies-remixed 

Thin Skies 

https://bootblacks.bandcamp.com/album/thin-skies 

Hans Zimmer 

www.hans-zimmer.com 

( ;D --> If you have been to the cinema or watched a DVD in the last 20 years, it's likely you have heard a Hans Zimmer track. Born in Germany in 1957, the keyboard player and writer began his career in the early 1980's electronic bands Ultravox and The Buggles, and with an Italian new wave band Krisma. His real fame came from his film scores; his first big success was in 1988 with the music for the film Rain Man, which was nominated for an Academy Award. Since then the multi award-winning producer has an extensive list of credits that include The Lion King, Gladiator and The Da Vinci Code. As a tribute to his versatility, his most recent success is the "Spider Pig" tune from The Simpsons Movie.) 

Dune Movie Sketchbook 

https://open.spotify.com/album/78uSUydG2FbcVDDFWGMQjT 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2017/10/flavor-of-week-42.html 

Implant 

https://www.facebook.com/Implantmusic/ 

www.implant-music.be 

( ;D --> Implant, the project of LEN LEMEIRE, has been trying to contribute to the already massive inheritance of the Belgian electronic scene since 1992. 8 full length albums, 7 EP’s, uncountable remixes and several productions later, one can only agree that the music itself is the universal language. It was because of his music that Len teamed up with several of the early pioneers of electronic music. When ANNE CLARK heard Len’s remix for ‘Sleeper in Metropolis’, Implant became the electronic live band of ANNE CLARK for 5 years, resulting in guest contributions of Anne on 2 albums (‘Audio Blender’ and ‘Self Inflicted’). When Jean-Luc de Meyer (FRONT 242) heard an implant track, he decided not only to contribute vocals for 1 track, but a full blown new project was born under the flag of 32CRASH.) 

I Don’t Trust The Machine 

https://alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/track/i-don-t-trust-the-machine 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2021/02/flavor-of-week-7.html 

Plastic Ivy 

https://www.plasticivy.net/ 

https://plasticivy.bandcamp.com/ 

( ;D --> Plastic Ivy, who has made a name for herself in the underground spheres of analog synth experimentation, has released her first full length for Kraftjerkz, entitled “Spots of Time.” The album is as much a lyrical treasure as it is an analog synth dream, brought to life through abundant melodies and arpeggiations, alluring vocals, and a somber emotional tone that courses through the veins of the album. Plastic Ivy’s influences are wide ranging; sonically, the nod to cold wave, the new romantics, and early indie is clear.) 

Spots of Time 

https://kraftjerkz.bandcamp.com/album/spots-of-time 

Concert Film 

https://plasticivy.bandcamp.com/album/concert-film

Over And Out 

Flavor of the Week #36

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Carl Finlow 

https://www.facebook.com/carl.finlow 

https://carlfinlow.bandcamp.com/ 

https://soundcloud.com/carlfinlow 

( ;D --> Carl has been writing and recording music since 1986 but his first real record involvement was co writing and producing Moments of Inertia by Circle City on Warp in 1993. After a year or so working with Leeds indie band The Bridewells and culminating in an album with them recorded in Roxy Music's studio, he settled down into writing and producing dance music. In 1994 he and DJ Ralph Lawson set up 2020 Vision Records, producing deep house flavours of their own as Wolf and Flow and under his own solo guise of Random Factor, remixing artists from around the globe including Blaze, Josh Wink, Superman Lovers and Fatboy Slim. His solo work is heavily electro tinted, reflective of the Kraftwerk era but owing as much to the likes of Drexciya, Prince, Depeche Mode and Yello. During the mid 90s he teamed up with SCSI founder Daz Quayle and wrote under the name Scarletron and also as Black Labs with two releases on Thomas Heckmann's Trope Recordings around 1995. Working under the names of Random Factor (2020 Vision) Voice Stealer (Subvert) and more recently Silicon Scally (SCSI, Satamile) he has released music on labels including Warp, Fuel, Playhouse, Paper, Trope, Sony, Klang, Arista, Soma, Pagan and Minifunk. He is also a keen remixer in his own right, having reworked tracks by 2 Lone Swordsman, Luke Slater, Swayzak, Dave Tipper and Alexi Delano. 2002 saw the release of the critically acclaimed Mr. Machine album on SCSI recordings. In 2003 the combined EP's on Device Entertainment Recordings were released as the album Electrilogy+ under his real name, Carl A Finlow. Shortly after this release, he moved to Paris.) 

Engines Of Creation 

https://avoidantrecords.bandcamp.com/album/engines-of-creation 

Veiled 

https://soundcloud.com/carlfinlow/veiled 

Romboid Assassin EP 

https://bleep.com/release/98284-carl-finlow-romboid-assassin-ep 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2020/03/flavor-of-week-12.html 

Kollektiv Turmstraße 

https://www.facebook.com/kollektivturmstrasse/ 

( ;D --> Kollektiv Turmstraße is a German musical duo consisting of Christian Hilscher and Nico Plagemann. Established in 1998 in Hamburg, they released tracks on various compilation albums before producing their own album Verrückte Welt in 2006.) 

Rebellion der Träumer 

https://soundcloud.com/kollektivturmstrasse/rebellion-der-traumer-snipet-mix 

Die Sphäre (Pépe's Instant Clarity Re - Drum) 

https://soundcloud.com/groove-magazin/kollektiv-turmstrasse-die-sphare-pepes-instant-clarity-re-drum 

Pole 

http://pole-music.com

www.facebook.com/pole.stefanbetke/ 

( ;D --> In 2020 the Düsseldorf-native musician, producer, remixer and mastering engineer Stefan Betke looks back on a steady 22-year career in abstract electronic club music. In particular, the seven albums that he released during this period under the Pole moniker have lastingly shifted the coordinates of electronica.) 

Tanzboden

https://pole-stefanbetke.bandcamp.com/album/tanzboden

ROST”, from the ep “Tanzboden” (aug13th 2021) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQrwLigp54Y 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2020/08/flavor-of-week-35.html 

Palewolf 

https://paleowolf.bandcamp.com 

( ;D --> Palewolf is a tribal/dark ambient project aimed at invoking the ancient spirits of prehistoric past. The era of Paleowolf is set in times before, during and after the Ice Ages, when humans were still living the lives of hunter-gatherers.) 

Cenozoic 

https://paleowolf.bandcamp.com/album/cenozoic 

See also: 

https://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2018/03/flavor-of-week-14.html 

Control 

https://control-exsanguinate.bandcamp.com/ 

( ;D --> Noise Electro from Santa Cruz, California.) 

Blood will rain 

https://control-exsanguinate.bandcamp.com/album/blood-will-rain 

Over And Out