Archive for March, 2007

Posted on March 20th, 2007 | Filed under Downtempo, Ambient | 3 comments
The Fields
The Fields
by Orange Crush

“Orange Crush” is Norwegian based artist Karl Endreson, and “The Fields” is his first release. For a first release, The Fields sounds incredibly polished, is instantly memorable and represents a stunning achievement for Karl and Archaic Horizon , the label on which “The Fields” was released.
This full length album effortlessly switches from soothing downtempo […]

Posted on March 17th, 2007 | Filed under IDM | One comment
Tone Squawk EP
Tone Squawk EP
by BCM

The folks at gratisvibes have been busy preparing for their gig explaining the sore lack of updates. Now that the gig is over and a great success (in our own little way), time to toss down another review.
This time around, it is recommended to us by the artist himself, BCM. It’s an IDM album comprising […]

Posted on March 5th, 2007 | Filed under Acid, House, Techno, Ambient | 4 comments
The Sub
The Sub
by Chris Moss Acid

Hard-working UK producer Chris Moss takes a break from his TB-303 to give us “The Sub”.
Released on Wrong Music’s netlabel, the album is a break from Chris’s usual squelchy acid and 707/909 driven tracks. In fact, “The Sub” sees Chris entering mellow territory (”Up Periscope”) and there’s even a dreamy tune! (”Love Tip”).
But […]

Posted on March 4th, 2007 | Filed under Bossa Nova, Jazz, Downtempo, Chillout | 4 comments
..Meets Torsti At The Space Lounge
..Meets Torsti At The Space Lounge
by Aleksi Virta

This time around, I’m reviewing a much older album released in 2005 by Aleksi Virta. Aleksi Virta may not be a household name around the electronic music scene but he surely produces some breathtaking music.
Aleksi Virta Meets Torsti at the Space Lounge consists mainly of dubby/downtempo tracks blending in jazz, bossa nova and idm influences. […]