Nuova Compilation.
hi folks,another fine electronica compilation hits our shores
courtesy of psychonavigation distribution.
once again only a few copies of this amazing compilation are
availble tomorrow from city discs & freebird records.
please find below the list of artists and press release.
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Igloo Trax:: Vol 1
8FM (Orthlorng Musork/City Slang)
Add (Cheburec)
Another Electronic Musician (Audiobulb/En:Peg)
Broca (Cactus Island)
Displacer (M-Tronic/Sub-Session)
Ecotone (Civik)
edIT (Planet-Mu)
Exillon (Zod)
Line Noise (Nishi/LacedMilk)
Mad e.p. (Tribal-Treble/Ad Noiseam)
Maps & Diagrams (Cactus Island/Tundra-Music)
Ochre (Toytronic)
Portland (n5MD/Component)
Renku (Renku Corp.)
Un-Co (Millennium/Gizmo Lab)
PRESS RELEASE:
Igloo Trax Vol. 1 is a compilation of predominately electronic tunes
that are no longer available via the website. With contributions
from around the map, and from artists known and unknown on the
electronic music scene, the content of the Igloo Trax Vol. 1 CD is
stylistically diverse but keeps a watchful eye on quality control.
Encompassing glitch, abstract, melody, drum `n’ bass and slanted
techno throughout its course, Igloo Trax Vol.1 has something for
everyone.
Opening with the storming “The Frigid Sigh Got Me High” by Eight
Frozen Modules (8FM), Igloo Trax Vol. 1 greets you with a blast of
hard hitting abstract beats followed by the equally obscure cutup
technique of Add’s “Havohood.” Whilst both tracks are dense and
busy, 8FM concentrates on making his track an enjoyable romp while
Add slowly introduces some structure resulting in the fusion of
cutup sounds and piano melody. Another Electronic Musician (AEM)
brings fast bouncy beats and clockwork Oriental chimes to create a
catchy almost childlike charm in the form of “Clearly Stated.”
On a more relaxed tip are Broca’s “Q=A” and Maps & Diagrams’ “Sova
Bureau,” both from the UK’s Cactus Island label, who introduce a
sense of calm with their gentle rhythmic beats and flowing swathes
of synth beauty; Maps and Diagrams adds a computerised voice to
capture a classic electronic mood. Calmer still is Ochre’s aptly
titled “REM Sleep Research,” which is beautifully melodic and
dreamlike with perfectly paced rhythmic beats.
Displacer’s “Artificial Living” is similarly melodic but adds a
layer of metallic breakbeats to form an atmospheric rhythmic noise
creation. Maintaining with the mellower side of the compilation is
Ecotone’s “Mei Mau,” with its dubbed bassline, relaxed breaks and
tonal backdrop. Of comparable construction but with a sharper edge
is Line Noise’s “THC Signoff.”
Shifting back to a glitchier and more techno orientated sound is
edIT’s “4am in Four Parts,” which starts out with disjointed buzzes,
slowing the pace for a while before turning into a techno anthem by
its close. Following edIT is Exillon with “One Night of Raving
Summarized in 4:55,” a full-on rave track with an experimental edge
that breaks down in to a dark swirling atmospheric journey. Taking a
slightly different approach to things is Mad EP with the jazzy beats
of “Mathamaddeck: Cinco Dan Mayo,” where a catchy saxophone loop and
some addictive breaks are joined by a rap sample for good measure.
Also making an appearance is n5MD’s Portland with “Security 80,” an
ominous sub-2 minute track that pairs a vibrating tonal backdrop
with springy almost glitchy beats. Lightening the mood is Renku with
the intriguing proposition of “C001-01,” an initially bass driven
track that evolves into a rhythmic percussive take on itself, subtly
switching its composition as it progresses. Closing the compilation
is Un-Co with “Syntecs,” an ambient leftfield techno track with
drifting tones, computer blips and an assortment of rhythmic beats.
For a first release, Igloo Trax Vol. 1 is quite an achievement.
Collected together are 15 tracks covering a diverse range of styles,
all of a consistently high standard, from new and familiar artists
resulting in an album that is both cohesive and enjoyable. There
really is something for every electronic taste to be found on this
compilation.
