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RECOMMENDED: Imaginary Forces – All Is Forbidden [Sleep Codes]

From the beginning drone of All Is Forgiven into the bleak throb of Dead Fingers Talk, the EP is another notch on Anthoney J Hart’s already impressive discography.

DOWNLOAD: FMcontrol – Genetic Control Frequencies [Crazy Language]

One way to describe FMcontrol‘s 2011 EP for Germany’s Crazy Language netlabel could be that of crunchy loose drenched in squelch, crystals of glittering sound. Bleeps wrapped in slithers of sliced angular intricate fractal is another.

REVIEW: Alva Noto – Univrs [Raster-Noton]

Raster-Noton are an interesting label with a lot going for them, including a fairly diverse roster and some sumptuous packaging

Mantis Radio 101 + Imaginary Forces

This week we welcome to the showcase session British artist Imaginary Forces.

MIX: Imaginary Forces – Uppstigande (Ascension)

So last week I wrote a heads up about the new Imaginary Forces LP from Anthoney J Hart & Balázs Pándi: Uppstigande, this is its Ascension.

HEADS UP: Imaginary Forces releases his ‘Uppstigande’ album on Ohm Resistance

Released late last year; Anthoney J Hart’s Imaginary Forces returns to mighty label Ohm Resistance after his 2010 album Fifth Columnist with Uppstigande.

DOWNLOAD: Randomform – Vapr Core EP [Brainstormlab]

Starting the year in fine style; Romanian artist Sorin Paun drops a beautiful 4 track statement for French netlabel Brainstormlab.

The Darkfloor 2011 review, part 2.

Following on from where Part 1 left us back in 2011 and later than originally intended (thank you Mr Illness) here is Part 2 of my Darkfloor 2011 review.

Download: Ryukau – Selected Rooms [Entity]

Abrasive and unforgiving digital abuse from Ryukau on the 28 minute, 11 piece Selected Rooms release for netlabel Entity.

MIX: Raime – You Can’t Hide Your Headcrack

I’ve been quite taken with the sound of Raime as well as the label they are signed to; Blackest Ever Black. Anyone who saw them support Demdike Stare a few months ago in London will know just how awesome their work sounds. Although this mix is over a year old I’ve only today noticed it. [...]