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DJ Champion Follows Up Chil'em All
Chill'em all was a success at home in Canada. But Champion had no desire to make Chill'em all Part II.
Shapeshifter Repays Sydney Fans' Patience
A perforated eardrum meant Sydney got a second - free - gig on November 13 from New Zealand electronic group Shapeshifter.
Owl City Rounds Out Sound on Third Album
Ocean Eyes is a more than a pure pop record. There's a deep spiritual aspect to the music.
Glass Candy's B/E/A/T/B/O/X
Released on October 12, 2007, on the dance label Italians Do It Better, B/E/A/T/B/O/X is a nine track well choreographed extravaganza.
Passion Pit's Debut EP
The laptop created debut EP from the Cambridge, Massachusetts band, Passion Pit, available on iTunes, includes seven tracks of noteworthy synthesized electropop.
Passion Pit's First Full Length Studio Album
What might one expect from an electronic band from Cambridge, Massachusetts? A whole lot of dance, a load of synthesizers, and all in all, feel good music.
Moby: Wait For Me, 2009 Album Review
Moby is back with an album that is intensely personal, mournfully dark, and completely engaging.
Album Review of Dave Gahan's Hourglass
A jumbled yet interesting second release from Dave Gahan which sees the Depeche Mode man move into the familiar territory of dark electronic music.
IAMX: Kingdom of Welcome Addiction Review
"Kingdom Of Welcome Addiction" oozes with all the 80s-inspired digital decadence and noir-electro that made IAMX's "The Alternative" such a huge underground success.
Röyksopp: Junior CD Review
A review of Röyksopp's Junior, the Norwegian duo's energetic return to electronic music.
Thievery Corporation's New CD Review
Rob Garza and Eric Hilton take on issues of third world poverty and the blandness of commercial radio on this empowering disc. Guests such as Femi Kuti and Seu Jorg.
M83 Live at Richards on Richards, Vancouver
France's electronic upstart Anthony Gonzales and his band M83 proved that bigger sounds are best, during this November 26 stop on their North American tour.
Field Day Festival, London
With a line-up that brings the latest whos-whos of electronica to town, the second annual Field Day Festival hit East London's Victoria Park on Saturday 9th August 2008.
Electronic Music in Finland
Finland has a lively electronic music scene with many popular artists, DJs and clubs. Websites and Internet radios make it accessible to the foreigner, too.
Kraftwerk's Computer World
1981's Computer World contains some of Kraftwerk's funkiest beats. The album also provides predictive social commentary about peoples' reliance on computers.
Album Review: Ratatat's LP3
In the past, Ratatat's sound involved giant-sounding guitars and synthesizers under hip hop beats. On LP3, the band explores, playing softer and more diverse songs.
Hot Chip: Techno, Electro, Pop, Soul or What?
What do you get when you throw five soul, techno, pop, and indie rock fans into a blender and mix with a liberal dose of humour? Ask Hot Chip. Even they're not so sure.
Sleepthief Meshes It All Together
Sleepthief's debut "The Dawnseeker" from Neurodisc Records marries the eloquent sounds of Irish and Californian electronica.
Late of the Pier Play 'Secret' Gig
Newly trendy band Late of the Pier are joined by Radio 1 DJ and a trio of techno acts for a late-night Shoreditch party.
Kraftwerk's Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk's Trans-Europe Express album contains some of the most innovative sounding rhythms in electronic music. This album also is reflective of modern Europe.
Hot Chip Joe Goddard Interview
Exclusive interview with Hot Chip's producer/vocalist/synth player Joe Goddard prior to a triumphant show at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom, April 21, 2008.
Wann erhalte ich Kurzarbeitergeld?
In der Wirtschaftskrise leiden viele Unternehmen unter Auftragsmangel. In der Hoffnung, dass dies nur vorübergehend sei, wird großzügig Kurzarbeitergeld gewährt.
Saturdays = Youth Album Review
French electronic artist M83 released Saturdays = Youth this Monday. The album deviates from his usual style while still keeping the trademark sound of M83 intact
Soulwax '2 Many DJs' Play Fabric
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, the live set failed to live up to the promise and popularity of the best-selling album 'As Heard on Radio Soulwax Part 2.'
Soulwax: Most of the Remixes CD
The latest album to be produced by Soulwax promises their typical combination of funky electro beats and well-known lyrics.