Matthew Dear/Audion
www.suckfish.org
www.matthewdear.com
( ;D --> Depending on whom you ask, Matthew Dear is a DJ, a dance-music producer, an experimental pop artist, a bandleader. He co-founded both Ghostly International and its dancefloor offshoot, Spectral Sound. He’s had remixes commissioned by The XX, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Spoon, Hot Chip, The Postal Service, and Chemical Brothers; he’s made mixes for the Fabric mix series and Get Physical’s Body Language. He maintains four aliases (Audion, False, Jabberjaw, and Matthew Dear), each with its own style and distinct visual identity.)
Black City
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Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008_06_01_archive.html
O Yuki Conjugate
www.myspace.com/oyukiconjugate
www.oyukiconjugate.com
( ;D --> O Yuki Conjugate is an organic ambient musical group, formed in Nottingham in 1982, now sometimes based in London. Their music has variously been categorized as darkwave, industrial, ambient and tribal-ambient. Members of the group vary, but include C. Elliot, R. Horberry, T. Horberry, A. Hulme, D. Mudford, P.A. Woodhead & R. Jenkins. Currently in their 3rd incarnation, their music is often hard to find and released in limited editions. Instruments on the recording Peyote include tongue drums, roto-toms, bongos, congas, "big bean," "found percussion," drum machine, wind chimes, loops, frying pan, bass guitar, samples, keyboards, fractal guitar, e-bow, flutes, chants, radio, wildlife, tablas, berimbau, nose-singing, and vocals. Their music, as apparent from this list, is percussive and inventive, but it is also atmospheric.)
Sunchemical
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Peyote
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OYC25
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The Euphoria Of Disobedience
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Dadamnphreaknoizphunk
www.myspace.com/ddpnp
www.ddpnp.de
( ;D --> Oliver Bondzio and Ramon Zenker aka Hardfloor dedicate themselves under their alias Dadamnphreaknoizphunk to the more relaxed sides of our existence. They rock your soul with their smart and unique mix of hiphop beats and electroid sounds: deep`n`dope stuff with a befitting portion of 303.)
The Cheerleaders Are Smilin' At You
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Take Off Da Hot Sweater
D1_amazon
http://open.spotify.com/album/4j1GHx6inrCmLMMwty71Z1
http://soundcloud.com/dadamnphreaknoizphunk
Pink Industry
www.myspace.com/yourmomma75
( ;D --> For all intents and purposes, Pink Industry was a duo of former Pink Military leader/vocalist Jayne Casey (also formerly of Big in Japan) and bassist/keyboardist Ambrose Reynolds (Frankie Goes to Hollywood). Other contributors came and left with frequency. Continuing in the path that Pink Military was headed during their brief existence, Casey and Ambrose's group combined the "anything goes" spirit of post-punk with further use of experimental electronics.)
The Naked Technology 2010 remastered
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What I Wouldn't Give
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlFEg3JmuU0
Boris Brejcha
www.myspace.com/borisbrejcha
( ;D --> Boris combines his sound with a maximum of variety which has no peer. Each song is some kind of its own adventure. Once in a relation with elements of electro, break beats, IDM, or sometimes with small Ambient parts.)
Fruhe Autisten
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My Name Is
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http://open.spotify.com/album/6EP3DOUMFE0Cu3G7fgNsou
Flockentanz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3NPOnna0Z8
Over And Out
Friday, November 26, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Flavor of the week #47
Diverje
www.myspace.com/diverje
www.dsbp.cx/diverje
( ;D --> Diverje is a collaborative team project put together by TOMMY T. in 1996.The main members contributing these days are Vince Pujol, Josh Wood, Xon, and Jamie Rosen. The style is diverse, electro-industrial music with other ectronic styles flavorings mildly added for an original mix.)
Unleashed
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( ;D --> Diverje return with their 7th full length album. New member Adam Lane has written half of the album together with Tommy T. Contributions come from regular members Josh Wood (The Mercy Cage), and Vince Pujol. Expect 12 brand new songs and collaborations, plus 3 bonus remixes from Proyecto Crisis, Viglante and Diverje themselves. Also included is a cover of the Depeche Mode classic "Leave in silence" (1981).)
Stitched
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Stitched
www.youtube.com/watch?v=33k9H8Q_SfU
Oliver Koletzki
www.oliver-koletzki.de
www.myspace.com/koletzki
( ;D --> Originally born in the West German town of Braunschweig and with roots in German hip hop, Oliver Koletzki later moved to Berlin to study music and began making electronic music. It was while hanging out at Berlin's Watergate club that the inspiration for his track 'Der Mückenschwarm' came upon him. Hammered by everyone from Sven Vath to Pete Tong the release was later named "Best Track" in the 2005 Reader's Poll of Germany's Groove Magazine and has since been remixed by Dominik Eulberg and Pig & Dan.)
Get Wasted
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Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/12/flavor-of-week-51.html
Leæther Strip
www.myspace.com/leaetherstrip
Dark pasages
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( ;D --> After having paid homage to one of his mentors (John Carpenter) on his 'Haelloween' EP, Claus Larsen now goes one level further by creating the complete soundtrack for the "Dark Passages" movie directed by Cesar Cruz. The alchemy of their creative union shows how much both men have been inspiring each other and how they have made each other's dreams come true.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2010/07/flavor-of-week-29.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/02/flavor-of-week-7.html
Booka Shade
www.myspace.com/bookashade
www.bookashade.com/
( ;D --> Booka Shade is a German electrohouse duo . It is made up of Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, described as veterans of the Frankfurt electronic music scene. They have released four albums, Memento, Movements, The Sun & the Neon Light and More !. Their 2005 singles "Mandarine Girl" and "Body Language" (with M.A.N.D.Y.) were widely played in clubs and licensed on many mix CDs.)
More!
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Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/05/flavor-of-week-22.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/02/flavor-of-week-6.html
Indica
www.myspace.com/theindicaband
www.indica-music.com/
A Way Away
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Indica - Islands Of Light
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsNfNKPxoJc
Over and Out
www.myspace.com/diverje
www.dsbp.cx/diverje
( ;D --> Diverje is a collaborative team project put together by TOMMY T. in 1996.The main members contributing these days are Vince Pujol, Josh Wood, Xon, and Jamie Rosen. The style is diverse, electro-industrial music with other ectronic styles flavorings mildly added for an original mix.)
Unleashed
D_amazon
( ;D --> Diverje return with their 7th full length album. New member Adam Lane has written half of the album together with Tommy T. Contributions come from regular members Josh Wood (The Mercy Cage), and Vince Pujol. Expect 12 brand new songs and collaborations, plus 3 bonus remixes from Proyecto Crisis, Viglante and Diverje themselves. Also included is a cover of the Depeche Mode classic "Leave in silence" (1981).)
Stitched
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Stitched
www.youtube.com/watch?v=33k9H8Q_SfU
Oliver Koletzki
www.oliver-koletzki.de
www.myspace.com/koletzki
( ;D --> Originally born in the West German town of Braunschweig and with roots in German hip hop, Oliver Koletzki later moved to Berlin to study music and began making electronic music. It was while hanging out at Berlin's Watergate club that the inspiration for his track 'Der Mückenschwarm' came upon him. Hammered by everyone from Sven Vath to Pete Tong the release was later named "Best Track" in the 2005 Reader's Poll of Germany's Groove Magazine and has since been remixed by Dominik Eulberg and Pig & Dan.)
Get Wasted
OK_amazon
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/12/flavor-of-week-51.html
Leæther Strip
www.myspace.com/leaetherstrip
Dark pasages
LS_amazon
( ;D --> After having paid homage to one of his mentors (John Carpenter) on his 'Haelloween' EP, Claus Larsen now goes one level further by creating the complete soundtrack for the "Dark Passages" movie directed by Cesar Cruz. The alchemy of their creative union shows how much both men have been inspiring each other and how they have made each other's dreams come true.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2010/07/flavor-of-week-29.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/02/flavor-of-week-7.html
Booka Shade
www.myspace.com/bookashade
www.bookashade.com/
( ;D --> Booka Shade is a German electrohouse duo . It is made up of Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, described as veterans of the Frankfurt electronic music scene. They have released four albums, Memento, Movements, The Sun & the Neon Light and More !. Their 2005 singles "Mandarine Girl" and "Body Language" (with M.A.N.D.Y.) were widely played in clubs and licensed on many mix CDs.)
More!
BS_amazon
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/05/flavor-of-week-22.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/02/flavor-of-week-6.html
Indica
www.myspace.com/theindicaband
www.indica-music.com/
A Way Away
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Indica - Islands Of Light
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsNfNKPxoJc
Over and Out
Friday, November 12, 2010
Flavor of the week #46
Inertia
www.myspace.com/inertia001
http://www.inertia.gs/
( ;D --> After an extensive period with other industrial acts, Inertia was formed in one form or another in 1992 by Reza Udhin. After several name changes and line up changes, the project was stabelized as Inertia in 1994. Reza decided to concentrate on a project which brought together elements of Industrial and Techno to form something quite different to anything in the scene at that time. "Inertia are the best and most aggressive band in London" .. Gary )
Deworlded
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( ;D --> Out on 22nd November 2010 is the brand new Inertia album "Deworlded". The album is the result of 3 years working in the studio developing the band's songwriting and production techniques, bringing together - and we quote the band - "a mix of electronic sequences, harsh rhythms, crunching guitars and dark song structures to present the band's best work to date"."Deworlded" was recorded by Reza Udhin (Killing Joke), Alexys B (Electro Falco), Kneill X (ex-Killing Joke / Killer B Movie) and Andrew Lowlife (Swarf).)
Johnny, Remember Me
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Inertia
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Daft Punk
www.myspace.com/daftpunk
www.daftpunk.com
( ;D --> Daft Punk are an influential electronic dance duo formed by French producers Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo in Paris in 1993. Their music is a fusion of electronic styles including techno, house and disco that has since been described as 'French house'. The duo are protective of their physical identities and are usually depicted wearing masks or with their faces out of focus - this was initially through shyness, although the image of man-machines was in keeping with the electronic nature of their music. The band are also known for their videos, using the skills of acclaimed directors Spike Jonze ("Da Funk"), Michel Gondry ("Around The World"), and Roman Coppola ("Revolution 909").)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daft_Punk
Tron Legacy [Soundtrack]
DP_amazon
http://www.tronsoundtrack.co.uk/
http://pitchfork.com/news/40631-listen-another-full-daft-punk-itroni-track/
Alive 2007
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Human after all
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Discovery
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Homework
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The Chrystal Method
www.myspace.com/thecrystalmethod
The Crystal Method
( ;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.)
Bones Theme
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Drown In The Now
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Legion of Boom
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'High Roller' is featured in the new Victoria's Secret commercial:
High_Roller
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/06/flavor-of-week-27.html
Psy'aviah
www.myspace.com/psyaviah
www.psyaviah.com/
( ;D --> Psy'Aviah is an Industrial rock / Electroclash / Dark EBM band from Antwerp, Belgium. The band took form in 2004 and was mainly focused on playing live. Later that year they won the Studio Brussel Demopoll with The Future Of The Sun. In 2007 they teamed up with Len Lemeire (from Implant/32Crash fame) to record their first album Creationism. 2008 saw the signing to the Alfa Matrix record label and the release of a new album, featurings and remixes. 2010 brings the third album of Psy'Aviah entitled Eclectric, produced by band member Yves Schelpe and mastered by Geert de Wilde of IC 434 in Antwerp. Their third album brings again a mix of electric eclecticism, varying between styles always with a hint of darkness. This time they have invited some more guests such as Jean-Luc De Meyer of Front 242 fame to sing on the track Ophélie, and Jennifer Parkin of Ayria who guests on the track Into The Game.)
Eclectric + Eclectricism
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IVardensphere
www.myspace.com/ivardensphere
http://syntheticsounds.ca/
( ;D --> Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, iVardensphere is a band that plays a mixture of tribal tinged industrial, EBM and power noise music. The group has also remixed various other artists including Zombie Girl, Iszoloscope and Rotersand.)
Bloodwater
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'The Source of Uncertainty'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5RXpgqAGRE
Over And Out
www.myspace.com/inertia001
http://www.inertia.gs/
( ;D --> After an extensive period with other industrial acts, Inertia was formed in one form or another in 1992 by Reza Udhin. After several name changes and line up changes, the project was stabelized as Inertia in 1994. Reza decided to concentrate on a project which brought together elements of Industrial and Techno to form something quite different to anything in the scene at that time. "Inertia are the best and most aggressive band in London" .. Gary )
Deworlded
I_amazon
( ;D --> Out on 22nd November 2010 is the brand new Inertia album "Deworlded". The album is the result of 3 years working in the studio developing the band's songwriting and production techniques, bringing together - and we quote the band - "a mix of electronic sequences, harsh rhythms, crunching guitars and dark song structures to present the band's best work to date"."Deworlded" was recorded by Reza Udhin (Killing Joke), Alexys B (Electro Falco), Kneill X (ex-Killing Joke / Killer B Movie) and Andrew Lowlife (Swarf).)
Johnny, Remember Me
I1_amazon
Inertia
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Daft Punk
www.myspace.com/daftpunk
www.daftpunk.com
( ;D --> Daft Punk are an influential electronic dance duo formed by French producers Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo in Paris in 1993. Their music is a fusion of electronic styles including techno, house and disco that has since been described as 'French house'. The duo are protective of their physical identities and are usually depicted wearing masks or with their faces out of focus - this was initially through shyness, although the image of man-machines was in keeping with the electronic nature of their music. The band are also known for their videos, using the skills of acclaimed directors Spike Jonze ("Da Funk"), Michel Gondry ("Around The World"), and Roman Coppola ("Revolution 909").)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daft_Punk
Tron Legacy [Soundtrack]
DP_amazon
http://www.tronsoundtrack.co.uk/
http://pitchfork.com/news/40631-listen-another-full-daft-punk-itroni-track/
Alive 2007
DP1_amazon
Human after all
DP2_amazon
Discovery
DP3_amazon
Homework
DP4_amazon
The Chrystal Method
www.myspace.com/thecrystalmethod
The Crystal Method
( ;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.)
Bones Theme
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Drown In The Now
CM1_amazon
Legion of Boom
CM2_amazon
'High Roller' is featured in the new Victoria's Secret commercial:
High_Roller
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/06/flavor-of-week-27.html
Psy'aviah
www.myspace.com/psyaviah
www.psyaviah.com/
( ;D --> Psy'Aviah is an Industrial rock / Electroclash / Dark EBM band from Antwerp, Belgium. The band took form in 2004 and was mainly focused on playing live. Later that year they won the Studio Brussel Demopoll with The Future Of The Sun. In 2007 they teamed up with Len Lemeire (from Implant/32Crash fame) to record their first album Creationism. 2008 saw the signing to the Alfa Matrix record label and the release of a new album, featurings and remixes. 2010 brings the third album of Psy'Aviah entitled Eclectric, produced by band member Yves Schelpe and mastered by Geert de Wilde of IC 434 in Antwerp. Their third album brings again a mix of electric eclecticism, varying between styles always with a hint of darkness. This time they have invited some more guests such as Jean-Luc De Meyer of Front 242 fame to sing on the track Ophélie, and Jennifer Parkin of Ayria who guests on the track Into The Game.)
Eclectric + Eclectricism
P_amazon
IVardensphere
www.myspace.com/ivardensphere
http://syntheticsounds.ca/
( ;D --> Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, iVardensphere is a band that plays a mixture of tribal tinged industrial, EBM and power noise music. The group has also remixed various other artists including Zombie Girl, Iszoloscope and Rotersand.)
Bloodwater
I_amazon
'The Source of Uncertainty'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5RXpgqAGRE
Over And Out
Friday, November 05, 2010
Flavor of the week #45
Apparat
www.myspace.com/apparat
www.apparat.net
( ;D --> Apparat (Sascha Ring) is a German electronic musician living in Berlin and one of the owners of Shitkatapult records. Starting out with dance floor-oriented techno, he later started to create ambient music and more recently became "more interested in designing sounds than beats".)
DJ Kicks
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Circles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fexjc8b7IY
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/06/flavor-of-week-25.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/07/flavor-of-week-29.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/10/apparat-www.html
Darkstar
www.hyperdub.net
North
D_amazon
( ;D --> Darkstar in 2010 are an upgraded model of the Darkstar which released the much loved single ‘Aidy’s Girl is A Computer’ at the end of 2009. That song and previous singles ‘Need you’ and ‘Squeeze my lime’ hinted at a nascent song writing talent and a mastery of oozing synth drones. The synths remain, but since then, the band have adjusted their focus, and added a lead singer James Buttery to the production and writing team of James Young and Aiden Whalley. The result is a brave, low-key pop masterpiece, which discards with the cheap thrills and treadmill ideas that many deploy to access success. Instead, 'North' will creep up on you with each listen, seducing you with achingly gorgeous, synthesized song writing.)
Conjure One
www.myspace.com/conjureone
www.conjureone.com
( ;D --> Conjure One is the main creative outlet for producer Rhys Fulber, former member of industrial flag bearers Front Line Assembly and ambient electronic crossover act Delerium. He is also known for his extremely varied production resume which includes artists ranging from Fear Factory to Josh Groban.)
Exilarch
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Extraordinary Ways
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Conjure One
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Iris
www.myspace.com/iris2
( ;D --> Iris returns in 2010 with their fourth studio release, Blacklight. Intense electronics combine with their trademark melodic sense to create a powerful, compelling atmosphere. Singer Reagan Jones is as personal as ever, and the production takes a strong leap forward.)
Blacklight
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Closer To Real
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PkBH5iucoI&feature=player_embedded#!
Joy Serene
www.myspace.com/joyserene
http://joyserene.com
( ;D --> Joy Serene was formed in Stockholm, Sweden, 2007. Their first release was a four track ep entitled Summer which got modest, but positive, attention by the electronic scene in Sweden. The band played a few local live gigs to later return in 2010 with a debut self titled album. The album got a brilliant reception. The Swedish music site ElektroSkull wrote in their review: ”I can’t see how I’m ever going to grow tired of this record”.)
Joy Serene |
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For you
http://www.vimeo.com/15750065
Over And Out
www.myspace.com/apparat
www.apparat.net
( ;D --> Apparat (Sascha Ring) is a German electronic musician living in Berlin and one of the owners of Shitkatapult records. Starting out with dance floor-oriented techno, he later started to create ambient music and more recently became "more interested in designing sounds than beats".)
DJ Kicks
A_amazon
Circles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fexjc8b7IY
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/06/flavor-of-week-25.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/07/flavor-of-week-29.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/10/apparat-www.html
Darkstar
www.hyperdub.net
North
D_amazon
( ;D --> Darkstar in 2010 are an upgraded model of the Darkstar which released the much loved single ‘Aidy’s Girl is A Computer’ at the end of 2009. That song and previous singles ‘Need you’ and ‘Squeeze my lime’ hinted at a nascent song writing talent and a mastery of oozing synth drones. The synths remain, but since then, the band have adjusted their focus, and added a lead singer James Buttery to the production and writing team of James Young and Aiden Whalley. The result is a brave, low-key pop masterpiece, which discards with the cheap thrills and treadmill ideas that many deploy to access success. Instead, 'North' will creep up on you with each listen, seducing you with achingly gorgeous, synthesized song writing.)
Conjure One
www.myspace.com/conjureone
www.conjureone.com
( ;D --> Conjure One is the main creative outlet for producer Rhys Fulber, former member of industrial flag bearers Front Line Assembly and ambient electronic crossover act Delerium. He is also known for his extremely varied production resume which includes artists ranging from Fear Factory to Josh Groban.)
Exilarch
CO_amazon
Extraordinary Ways
CO1_amazon
Conjure One
CO2_amazon
Iris
www.myspace.com/iris2
( ;D --> Iris returns in 2010 with their fourth studio release, Blacklight. Intense electronics combine with their trademark melodic sense to create a powerful, compelling atmosphere. Singer Reagan Jones is as personal as ever, and the production takes a strong leap forward.)
Blacklight
I_amazon
Closer To Real
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PkBH5iucoI&feature=player_embedded#!
Joy Serene
www.myspace.com/joyserene
http://joyserene.com
( ;D --> Joy Serene was formed in Stockholm, Sweden, 2007. Their first release was a four track ep entitled Summer which got modest, but positive, attention by the electronic scene in Sweden. The band played a few local live gigs to later return in 2010 with a debut self titled album. The album got a brilliant reception. The Swedish music site ElektroSkull wrote in their review: ”I can’t see how I’m ever going to grow tired of this record”.)
Joy Serene |
JS_amazon
For you
http://www.vimeo.com/15750065
Over And Out
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