Author: harald

Sometimes Not finds Krystian Shek in relaxed mode, remixing four tracks from his first full length CD Eisblumen, which originally appeared on FAX +49-69/450464, alongside seven new tracks. Krys likened the process of producing this album to that of painting on a canvas, eschewing the groovebox and instead relying primarily on the trusty TR-808, along with a Minimoog and MS-20. The result is a downtempo masterwork, perfect for the chillout room or late night listening via headphones. A refreshing drink to quench your sonic thirst. Don’t forget to chill before serving.

Haemus represents an about-face for Lorenzo Montanà, a name which has lately come to be associated with IDM, glitch, and groove-infused programming. An intimate, spiritual album, Haemus mixes electronic and organic acoustic sounds, and its melodies are inspired by the old legends of the Mediterranean sea. Instruments such as dulcimer, violins, and qanun are balanced gracefully with electronic textures to form eight tracks of ethereal ambient drones. While Lorenzo’s typical rhythms may be missing on Haemus, the use of acoustic instruments recaptures the mood of his earlier works. Embark on a personal journey with Lorenzo, sharing his images of the Mediterranean through ancient sounds and subtle electronic textures.

Continues the series which began on the legendary FAX +49-69/450464 label…Between 1991 and 2013, Thomas P. Heckmann produced and recorded several hundred tracks, released countless singles and CDs and made his name in Techno / Electro / Minimal / Industrial / EBM / Ambient / Acid and so on. These are tracks that, for whatever reason, were never released, but were favorites of Heckmann and those around him. These tracks show the other side of Thomas where his influences are the 60s and obscure music, a side which has not been heard since the mid 90s via his Drax project. So take a seat, dim the lights, get a fancy drink and listen openly to the little gems and analogue escapades from the man and his instruments!

Dedicated to Pete Namlook “Indiana Drones is the first collaboration between Material Object and Phonaut. This project was recorded in November 2012 and was originally intended to be released on Pete Namlook’s Fax + 49-69/450464 record label. Immediately after completing the recording I tried to get in touch with Pete which led to the tragic discovery of him having passed away. Pete Namlook / Peter Kuhlmann had an immeasurable impact on the electronic music world, as an artist and curator, as well as on my own life both as a mentor, collaborator and most importantly as a friend. Now his memory lives on through us. Each of the five parts of this project feature individual artwork comprised of photos from Pete Namlook’s home town of Traben Trarbach in Germany.” Recorded November 2012 in Berlin, Germany Written by Material Object & Phonaut Produced by Material Object Mastered by Man Made Mastering, Berlin