A new book on Aphex Twin is being released by music magazine Disco Pogo this autumn. Set for release on 30th October, Aphex Twin: A Disco Pogo Tribute takes a deep dive into the influential British musician’s career through exclusive interviews, essays and features. The 250-page book was compiled by longtime Disco Pogo editor Jim Butler, and features contributions from various music journalists […]
TEGEL continues to push the boundaries of contemporary techno and electronic music. There latest release blends arcane basslines with sculptured beats that rave into the early morning. Faithful to their roots they incorporate industrial rhythms and ambient noise to faithfully reproduce a world of tomorrow. Endless electronic loops drive the intensity of the underground music […]
FJAAK, recently announced their third studio album entitled ‘Fjaakk The System.’ Set to drop on May 14th, 2024, it’s their first LP in six years and is being released on their own label, SPANDAU20. Alongside the announcement, the Berlin-based duo premiered the leading track ‘Redemption,’ which comes with its own music video. The upcoming album will feature collaborations with a different […]
Juan Atkins has hit the restart button on his iconic electro moniker, Cybotron — 28 years after ‘Cyber Ghetto’, for the two-track EP ‘Maintain the Golden Ratio’. The record is set for release on October 13 via Tresor Records. Accompanying the release, the label announced on Instagram: “Cybotron has re-emerged in our contemporary cybercultural age when artifactual futures […]
Well at least there are clear hints of it when reading online social media posts from this iconic band. Few other bands can match their importance in the development of electronic music. They are clearly up there alongside bands like Kraftwerk, YMO, Human League, Yazoo, Fad Gadget, DEVO to name but a few. So, to […]
Composer & synthesist Tomer Baruch (Synthesized Sounds of the Sea) and drummer Alex Brajkovic have released a new electronic soundtrack to the classic Fritz Lang dystopian science fiction silent film, Metropolis (1927). Fritz Lang’s Metropolis was a key example of German expressionist film and is considered as one of the first, if not the first, science fiction film that would eventually inspire and influence directors […]
With this brand new track ANNA brings her melodic techno and hypnotic sound to remix this track from Depeche Mode‘s Memento Mori, ‘My Cosmos is Mine‘. Memento Mori was announced by Dave Gahan and Martin Gore in October of last year, and ‘Ghosts Again‘ was shared a few months later. After Spirit in 2017, Memento Mori is their first album in six years and came out on March 24. ANNA’s more […]
Rumours have been frequent the last couple of days – what is the French duo up to? Now we have been blessed with some updates. Daft Punk has unveiled its 10th anniversary edition of the iconic album coupled with previously unreleased tracks and global celebrations. So, dive into the world of Daft Punk’s Random Access […]
Thrown into the dessert IAMX devotes his time to mud wrestling accompanied by heavy electronic sounds and IAMX’s characteristic vocals – quite enjoyable we must say 🙂 IAMX’s new single “The X ID” is out now ahead of the new album “Fault Lines1”, due out May 12th. The song is the first new lyrical material […]
This week we have scouted through the net to find out what you need to spice up your digital studio. In other words a random selection of quirky, intriguing and must have’s for your set up. BeatBlocks Edinburgh based start-up Playable Technology has introduced BeatBlocks, an iOS app that lets you use LEGO bricks to make beats. Founded by Scottish […]
Jean Michel Jarre hardly needs any introduction so we’re keeping it short this week with merely stating that his studio is mighty impressive – as we did not already know this, too. Perhaps only matched by the famous Kling Klang studio, but that remains to be seen, since few has set their feet there and […]
To enter Inkonst in Malmö, Sweden, always present you with a feeling of excitement and this year’s edition of ElectriXmas was no exception. Devoted fans of heavy synth music sees this as their Xmas-present and a party one will not miss. For Stereoklang this was our first visit back post the pandemic and we weren’t […]
Telex an all time personal favourite and fore-runner when it comes to electronic pop music are back in the limelight. Out now is “EP1” by Telex which acts as a teaser for a box set collecting their 6 studio albums. Out on Mute on 3 March 2023 the box set holds remastered reissues of their […]
If Brutalism is somewaht of an indication of Jeam-Michel’s upcoming album we can expect a lot of experimental noise and soundscapes. JM may even have used field recording as a means of powering up his electronic ventures. Jean-Michel Jarre is back with his 22nd album this October, embracing VR technology with whats described as a groundbreaking […]
It is with great sadness that we’ve learned the other day that Klaus Schulze has passed away. His legacy will however live on and continue to inspire for generations to come. Klaus Schulze was known for his early work with Tangerine Dream, the krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel, and especially his electronic music solo work […]
Google continues to explore new routes across the net and this appears to be their latest initiative. The tech giant has unveiled its new ‘Music, Makers & Machines’ online exhibition, which honours and explores the history of electronic music. Celebrating the ‘Music, Makers & Machines’ of electronic It delves into the many genres and technology […]
Haven’t seen this one before but if you are into electronic music and the legacy behind it make sure to check it out. Modulations is a feature-length documentary that captures a moment in history where humans and machines are fusing to create today’s most exciting sounds. It traces the evolution of electronic music as one […]
We are not blessed with all that much interesting Japanese experimental electronic music, but occasinally they do show up. Some time ago we reported on Kyoka but today we will listen in on singer and improviser Phew who is out with new material. Phew, a Japanese singer and analogue electronics improviser working in the areas […]
Especially so if the origin is coming from a cult classic like Telex. The Belgian trio has mesmerized us for decades with their utterly beautiful synth tracks powered by modular machines. Telex came up on our radar back in the 80’s and after a number of successful albums and a best of collection things went […]
It’s still summer but that doesn’t stop us from presenting some recently released experimental tracks that pushes the boundaries in electronic music. In this wrap up we have contributions from Pinkcourtseyphone, Drew McDowall, Robin Rimbaud/Ursula Berlot and Katie Gately, plus a bonus synth from v::tol. Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) enlisted the talents of Slovenian artist Uršula Berlot to […]
John Foxx And The Maths return with a new line-up on their 5th studio album, Howl which will be released on 15 May 2020. The ever so productive Mr. Foxx is out with a new album dubbed Howl. We kind of have lost count on all the albums this man has produced (believe it is […]
TEGEL released their highly acclaimed debut in late 2017 and now Scandinavia’s connoisseurs of minimal techno and experimental sound are back with a new album dubbed Desolation in forlorn districts. The new album – Desolation in forlorn districts – blends influences from Ellen Allien, Plastikman, Nina Kraviz and many more to provide you with a full length […]
Following the release of his album “Be Up A Hello” at the end of January, and the follow-up “Lamental” EP last Friday, UK born electronic act Squarepusher now releases the video for “Detroit People Mover”. The video handles the neglected mass transit system in the US city from which the track takes its name. In the video […]