Ahead of Unsound 2015 here are our pickings from one of the most diverse festivals we’ve seen, incorporating screenings, installations and panel discussions interspersed alongside eclectic music performances.
GenreHouse
Results1733
PLO Man: Stations Of The Elevated
While PLO Man’s core sounds may not be daring in their nature, here they are elegantly assembled and draw the listener in through structure as much as texture.
White Material lineup Alvin Aronson’s ‘City EP’ for November release
White Material make a welcome return this November with Brooklyn based Alvin Aronson’s long awaited 6-track ‘City EP’ – Stream ‘Drone Techno’ within.
Call Super: Migrant
Call Super’s latest release, the two tracker of ‘Migrant’ and ‘Meltintu’, is yet another facet of Seaton’s capabilities, although it is one you may have already seen coming.
Mall Grab announces ‘Elegy’ EP for 1080p
Australian producer Jordon Alexander aka Mall Grab’s second effort ‘Elegy’ will be released via Vancouver’s finest 1080p on 13th October.
Stream Max McFerren ‘Monk’s Mood’
Returning this Fall, Physical Therapy’s imprint Allergy Season first delivery of 2015 comes courtesy of NY-based producer Max McFerren.
ASOK
Liverpool based producer ASOK serves up over an hours worth of techno and talks us through releasing music on Aroy Dee’s MOS Recordings, DVS1’s Mistress Recordings and his own imprint ‘Scenery’.
Gonno: Remember The Life Is Beautiful
This is a gorgeous album and one that is increasingly relevant as we begin to see the links between electronic music in Europe and Asia become tighter.
Aardvarck announces ‘Co In Ci’ album for Skudge Records
Dutch veteran Mike Kivits aka Aardvarck has announced the release of his new full-length album since 2011 “Co In Ci” for Skudge Records.
Patricia: Bem Inventory
‘Bem Inventory’ does certainly more than hitting the mark, it puts Ravitz’s body of work on a long-term footing that few producers can boast about reaching.
Gerd Janson Presents: Musik For Autobahns 2
Gerd Janson has done a wonderful job eking gems from talents old and new, sticking to a strong core aesthetic while providing variation and style. He makes it look easy.
D.K. | 45 ACP
L.I.E.S. affiliate D.K. aka 45 ACP serves up a chill and suave mix full of exotica-laced, ’80s-inflected grooves, Afro beat percussions and smooth synth melodies.
Play Damiano Von Erckert’s ‘Also Known As Good’ Video Game
Ahead of the release of Damiano Von Erckert’s second album ‘Also Known As Good’ on his imprint Ava. the Cologne based DJ & producer has launched his own video game.
Chaos In The CBD: Midnight In Peckham
Chaos In The CBD’s ‘Midnight In Peckham’ EP doesn’t offer much in the way of variation, but if you dig house at its smoothest and most tasteful, there’s plenty of accomplished grooves on offer.
Mix Tape: Antenna
Enigmatic Rotterdam-based duo Antenna – aka Eline and Sasha – speak to us about their music, life in Rotterdam and select some of their favourite YouTube videos.
Superstition x Just This: Hunter/Game, Ripperton & Christian Löffler (Live)
Superstition kick off their latest series of events on Friday 18th September at Village Underground with a ‘Just This’ showcase with label founders Hunter/Game, joined by Ripperton, Christian Löffler (live) and Pisetzky.