raster noton - part 2

elettronica random - 2

Electronic Diogenes Syndrome - 4

U-Ziq & MOuse & Etc.

ALBUM DOWNLOAD - https://maxixemusic.bandcamp.com

MAXIXE - Magnets

Demasiado Funcional

https://planetmu.bleepstores.com/release/74321-mike-rich-expert-knob-twiddlers

A collaboration between Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) and µ–Ziq (Mike Paradinas), Mike & Rich - ’Expert Knob Twiddlers’ was made back in 1994. Richard edited the tracks into shape later in 1996 with his new Apple Mac computer and it was released later that year on Rephlex, the label he co-owned and which released the first two albums by µ-Ziq.

This new reissued version has been carefully cleaned up, re-edited and remastered from the original DAT tapes, put into a more fitting order and, more excitingly, seven new bonus tracks and alternative versions have also been added.

The album was recorded over a few days during the 1994 World Cup, back when Richard lived in a big shared flat in Stoke Newington. Richard had tried to collaborate with a few other likeminded artists but something clicked when Mike and Rich worked together and the sessions have a unique feel; playful and at times actually drunk. These are fun experiments in the spirit of lighthearted moog pop and ripe 70s British TV themes, standing out from the po-faced electronica of the time with a garish glee.

The record was made on what is now seen as pretty primitive gear - an Atari, Roland MKS-80, Memorymoog, Roland R8 and a handful of samples on a Casio FZ-10M - but it’s to their credit that it resonates well with the hardware workouts coming out today. There's a broadminded but sloppy funk to the record, even whistling, singing and harpsichord in 'Reg' and wonky beat pile-ons in 'Jelly Fish'. There's latin piano and wheezy drunken techno in ‘Vodka’, or the sleepy spaced out ambience of ‘Bu Bu Bu Ba' with its barely contained laughter which seems to reflect the absurdity. 

The new versions and bonus tracks are an absolute delight and well worth the purchase - from a trancier version of ‘Vodka' to the wonky bounce of ‘Portamento Gosh', The 3/4 dub of 'Waltz,' the banging door bass of' Brivert and Muonds', the creepy seasick atmosphere of 'Clissold Bathroom' and finishing with the strangely graceful and serious 'Organ Plodder'. A generous and welcome return to the racks.

Exper Knob Twiddlers

Vodka (Mix 2)

11 Vodka (Mix 2)

New album 'Departed Glories' out Sept 23rd on Smalltown Supersound!
Order via Smalltown Supersound: http://smarturl.it/sts281-sts

℗ and © 2016 Smalltown Supersound / www.smalltownsupersound.com

Biosphere - Sweet Dreams Form A Shade

Riding the Void

Riding the Void (Nought Remix)

Nocturbulous Behavior - The Mix

Infra Red Spectrum

Particle Shower

The Warning

Vortexual Conceptions

Art Of Stalking

And IV (Inertia)

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One of the biggest surprises in the still young history of Modeselektor's Monkeytown Records was the alliance with Mouse on Mars, who released their 10th studio album "Parastrophics" after a 5 years long break this February.

The album didn't just mark the very welcome return of these legendary producers, it also meant a significant change in sound for the ever progressing Mouse on Mars. Playing with various elements of contemporary club music mixed with their trademark sound research, the now Berliners have proven to be as current and modern as ever, even almost 20 years after the release of their first album "Vulvaland" on Too Pure Records.

"They Know Your Name" featuring Dodo Nkishi is one of the stand out tracks of the album "Parastrophics". The extremely limited 7inch single contains a brand new Mouse on Mars rework on the A-Side, while the B-Side hosts a remix by Machinedrum of Merck, Planet Mu and Lucky Me fame.


Mouse on Mars "They Know Your Name - Machinedrum Remix" (MONKEYTOWN029) Out Aug 24

Xerrox, Vol. 2

Xerrox Teion Acat

Unitxt

U_07

Xerrox Tek Part 1

Xerrox Monophaser 3

exclusive vinyl only release for Record Store Day 2013 (limited edition grey marble colour vinyl 12inch)

Mouse On Mars "Bonuß" Record Store Day 2013 (Ltd grey marble colour 12")

Riding the Void (Nought Remix)

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