Iconise’s second release features four variations on a deep techno theme, as we invite three distinct production talents to remix Tala’s ‘Mandragora’.Based in Argentina, Tala debuted with his acclaimed remix of ‘War In Donga’ (Iconise 001). Deep and heartfelt, Tala style is a blend of springing, melody-heavy techno (think Sascha Funke, or maybe Superpitcher) with the stripped-back feel of contemporary minimal house. His original version of ‘Madragora’ is a low paced, quietly romantic pulser, ideal for deeper dancefloor moments, or late night listening pleasure.Fittingly for a Brighton-based label, we’re pleased to welcome Cosmic Sandwich on remix duties. A born and bread local, Steve Barnes relocated to Cologne some years back, and went on to produced a string of acclaimed tracks and remixes for Traum, Trapez and My Best Friend. His warm, dub-spiked rework tweaks the pace for a plaintive club-burner in his typically rich style.Next up we welcome newcomer Marcel Oelke, a brand new German talent. His remix strips the original back to its minimal roots, inserting a bumping contemporary groove and a smattering of textured harmonics. Smart, unpretentious and brimming with potential, it’s a fine start from this young artist.Finally, we return to Brighton for Danzai’s remix. Layering dripping percussion clips over Detroit-ish string swathes and a deftly arranged groove, it’s a fittingly emotive end to the release.
February 13, 2008 at 11:04 pm · Filed under Articles, Media
The female pseudonym of Sarah Goldfarb hides a male artist that lives in Marseille and who is definitively part of these new electronic emergent signatures. Since 1994 Jean-Vincent Luccini (his real name) has organized parties on a register inspired from north american pioneers such as Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig and their direct heirs: Baby Ford, Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano.For his production Jean Vince chose the pseudonym of Sarah Goldfarb, the name of the amphetamined grandmother in Darren Aranofskys Requiem For A Dream. In 2003 his productions were pressed by Colognes label Trapez. It was just the beginning : he started working on regular basis with many other labels all over Europe, such as Handeld or Treibstoff. In 2005 Jean Vince also helped create a new net label in his city, indigomagenta, releasing free tracks and taking inspiration from creative common licences philosophy.The label Roman, Photo was created a few months later with some of his friends, following his meeting with Someone Else who gave him the first Roman.In 2006, Sarah Goldfarb released the atonishing Superbooper on his friends label Virgo Music, along with a remix of [T]ékel.
February 11, 2008 at 5:16 pm · Filed under Articles, Media
3 channels are Deeop (Grzegorz Demiaczuk) and Ketiov (Wojciech Taraczuk). In September 2003 they broadcasted their first radio show called “Session” at the local ABC Radio alongside with their old mate Vitek. Now the radio show is broadcasted under the name of “Plastelina” and can be heard ever Thursday from 6 pm to 7 pm. “Plastelina” has no sound limits and has one goal, which is to promote modern electronic music from down tempo to electronic tech-house or techno music.co-operation with Votchik 3 channels decided to star producing which gave birth to the songs released on the first Trenton EP.Around late 2004 Votchik left the team and Deeop and Ketiov decided to keep on producing as a duo which eventually led to sign with more labels like Trapez or Crosstown Rebels.
3 Channels - Kamczatka Label: Flumo
Released: Mar 2006
Style: Minimal, Tech House
