28.3.2009 von mk.

“Digital Germs”? What meaning stands behind this phrase? Tee phrase stands behind another well selected compilation of tracks, which are of high standards to music lovers worldwide. Therefore we called it “Digital Germs” to allow customers to purchase something really worthily for their collection. Sonar Kollektiv’s finest diamonds.

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16.3.2009 von mk.

Razoof is a Cologne (Germany) based producer with deep roots in the reggae and electronic scene. He is also resident DJ at the famous “Blue Bar“ in Formentera (Baleares, Spain). “Jah Is Watching You“ is the first teaser for Razoof´s upcoming 4th album „High Tide / Low Tide“ and features the vocals of Philadelphia´s soul singer Lady Alma (also the voice on 4 Hero´s classic tune “Hold it down“). Razoof´s longtime friendship with Philadelphia´s #1 dub producer Rob Paine opened the door for this collaboration. Alma´s soulful vocals flow perfect on this danceable uptempo steppa which gives the tune a deep and anthem-like feel. On top, you can find a sophisticated remix from the Swiss-Italian Massivan, Razoof’s resident colleague at the “Blue Bar“.

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11.3.2009 von mk.

English: Constant dripping wears away the stone. Even if grandma wasn’t right about everything she said, popular lore sometimes does have a point. Tenaciously and valiantly we therefore continue to oppose the die-hard pigheads’ favourite fairy-tale about netaudio being music by amateurs with our credo that the best things actually are free.

In order to make sure that apart from stone even marble and iron will break, our iD. allstars mount the diamond drum’n'bass drill-head and rev up their engines. That instead of brute force, an iD.EOLOGY compilation rather works with varied amounts of pressure and a lot of fine-tuning, really does go without saying. While Elliptic is a bit of a hatchet man, Kosmonaut is in charge of playful embellishments and Zengineers readily supply the final polishing touches. And though Sudio and Backwater Planet like to go about energetic and staccato-wise there, Dual Perception and Phour Trakk prefer to do their work in long and steady moves here.

Let us therefore grasp the opportunity and express our gratitude, not only to our honourable iD. allstars, but also to our dear grandma for her wisdom and for making all this possible.
Deutsch: Steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein. Auch wenn Oma nicht mit allem, was sie sagte, richtig lag, so hat der Volksmund eben doch auch manchmal recht. Und so setzen wir abermals dem Lieblingsmärchen betonbekopfter Ewiggestriger, Netaudio sei Musik von Amateuren, beherzt und beharrlich unser Motto entgegen, wonach es die besten Dinge einfach gratis gibt.

Damit neben Stein selbst Mamor und Eisen brechen, schrauben unsere iD.Allstars den diamantgehärteten Drum’n'Bass Bohrkopf auf und bringen ihre Maschinen ordentlich auf Touren. Dass statt mit roher Gewalt vielmehr mit unterschiedlichsten Druckstärken und viel Feinschliff gearbeitet wird, versteht sich bei einer iD.EOLOGY Compilation von selbst. Ist Elliptic eher der Mann fürs Grobe, so ist Kosmonaut für die verspielten Verzierungen zuständig, während Zengineers die finale Hochglanzpolitur übernehmen. Gehen dort Sudio und Backwater Planet energiegeladen und stakkatohaft vor, so verrichten hier Dual Perception und Phour Trakk ihr Werk in langen, gleichmäßigen Zügen.

Es könnte also kaum einen besseren Anlass dafür geben, heute einmal nicht nur unseren verehrten iD. Allstars, sondern auch unserer lieben Oma dafür zu danken, dass sie mit ihrer Weisheit all das überhaupt erst möglich gemacht hat.

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4.3.2009 von mk.

As purveyors of the classiest Viennese electronica, Peter Kruder and G-Stone recordings need no introduction at all. Since the conception of underground genre in the early nineties G-Stone have been at the forefront of ‘something completely different’. In recent years they have sped things up a little. Did you notice? Trust me; the Austrians don’t always drive in the slow lane of musical highways. One such artist who drives in his own peculiar fashion is the Stererotyp from the 18th district of Vienna. Noted for styles and sub styles that people have trouble categorising, he’s been a godsend for those that think Vienna is about the blunted and dubbed-out. A true musical maverick, a producer who doesn’t follow other cars! In fact, in Vienna’s many one way road systems, there is a good chance that the Stereotyp is driving the other way. Watch up, people! So, it’s up to Peter Kruder to try and help our boy Stereotyp on a more conventional route. This of course is right up Kruder’s ‘strasse’. The remix! A successful remix from PK is as about a sure thing as let’s say … a Tuesday following a Monday. DJ’ing on too many worldly stages gives PK all the info he needs. Sick drums stabbing you left, right and center, baselines that wobbly from hip to hip, and mild insanity and lunacy with the atmospherics is what the people want. Of course, the man always delivers. Two very different mixes here for your consumption! First up, a vocal featuring one of Europe’s best underground singers ‘Ken Cesar’. A true soul sensation and an amazing talent. Kruder gives the young singer plenty of space in the mix to voice and express in his sensual way. The kid is carnal, which is always a good thing for a singer-songwriter. You bet they want to hear about it. Second mix is an all out PK dancefloor dub with the gloves coming off in record speed. Just follow as an opiate groove build and builds. This is where PK comes into his very own, bringing the track to a wide yet profound audience. You know it’s Kruderesque when everybody starts dancing. A relentless groove with some crescendos gate crashing the party.

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2.3.2009 von mk.

For his debut album “Keep It Raw” Jazz&Milk labelfounder Dusty has invited several jazz musicians into the studio including the great voice of “Carla Vallet”, a jazz singer with multicultural background who has already worked with artists like Monday Michiru, Mondo Grosso or DJ Krush. Be sure to enjoy an eclectic and throughout melodic record with a perfect amalgamation of live musicians and modern productions that makes this album much more than just a collection of exciting tracks for the club dance floor.
Influenced by a wide range of musical styles like Funk, Jazz, Afro and Latin, Dusty has created a unique sound that combines all of them extremely well. Tracks like “Rhythmo”, “Just An Illusion” or ”Keep It Raw” were already featured on compilations like “Brazilectro”, “This is DJ’s choice” on the Unique imprint, as well as Sony BMG’s “Kulturkantine – Contemporary Jazz Lounge Sessions”.
The vinyl samplers of the album including an amazing remix EP (with remixes by Solo Moderna, Romanowski, Watch TV and Vono Box) got massive support from DJs and radio stations worldwide.
More than three years ago Dusty has founded the label with his his first “Jazz&Milk EP” and since then has been releasing artists like Free The Robots, Mr Chop, Rube or Romanowski. While setting up a monthly labelnight in Munich and remixing acts like The Hi-Fly Orchestra, Analogik or Tom Eno, Dusty travels the world and fills club and festival dance floors with his exotic DJ sets that electrify with ambitious jazz melodies and heavy percussive beats.

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