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ally reid - guest mix

Industry // 15.05.11 // Ally Reid - Guest Mix

Ally Reid provides a glitchy, fun-filled mix of techno on the more minimal side of things, reminding anyone who went along to the sadly now-defunct night BON BON at the Sub Club a year or so ago, at which Ally was a resident DJ, that the boy still knows how to pick a party tune or two ... keep an ear out for Ally as he surfaces in the most unexpected places around Glasgow to deliver quality tuneage ...

Posted at 16:34, 16th May 2011

section 27 - label showcase / guest mix

Industry // 01.05.11 // Section 27 - Label Showcase/Guest Mix

Tam Ferrans of Scotland-based experimental/electronica/IDM netlabel Section 27 provides a mix for INDUSTRY and gives us the low-down on the label (http://section27netlabel.blogspot.com/):

So, tell us about Section 27...

"Section 27 began in April of 2009. It was originally conceived as a platform for Andy and myself to release our collaborative and individual music projects through whenever we felt like it, both of us really being into the DIY ethic of labels like (the sadly no longer in operation) Monotonik and could keep complete control over what we put out and when. After a few weeks we started to release music by artists we had got to know through Myspace and Soundcloud and this grew over time, through that we ended up where we are right now. For me personally it has been a great way of hearing new music and meeting some bloody talented individuals along the way. We do develop quite a queue of releases sometimes. There is a minimum of two weeks between albums (one week for short EP's) which can be a frustrating thing to some people having to wait a couple of months before they see their work released but so far everyone's been understanding and really nice about it. Can only be a positive thing I guess."

And what's this mix all about?

"The tracks in this mix are a blend of past, present and future work that we have on the label. I prefer the music to talk for me here. It's a real shame that I couldn't include every roster artist in this one, the idea was originally to get all artists who have released music on Section 27 till now shrink wrapped into one very restless mix, but hopefully this one is an enjoyable listen and gives a feel for where we have been and are going. There are a couple of little exclusives in there too for those that listen to it. ;)"

How is running S27 as a netlabel working out?

"Running this netlabel is a lot of fun but understandably there are a few downsides to being a strictly "digital" netlabel. First off all our releases are just that, digital. A lot of love goes into the releases and they are great pieces of work, but we still remember when we got excited about physical formats. Certainly you can burn the releases onto a CDR, but it isn't the same as having a complete package with printed art and stuff. Another downside is that there are literally hundreds of netlabels out there on the web, so with all of that choice and quantity it makes it harder for some labels to break out of that. With the ability to share your art online it has opened up a whole new way to create which is both a blessing and a curse. There are a few notable netlabels that we personally follow as their output is consistently of high standard and their cover art is brilliant, I believe I listen to more "unsigned" music than I do commercial music these days and always seem to find something new on a regular basis. Having music licensed under Creative Commons and released through a netlabel is a great way to get your stuff out to people for free. It doesn't take a genius to know that the music industry is all about profit and is teetering on the brink of collapse and more people are going independent... From an artist's perspective netlabels can be an additional mode of promotion plus they also have a dedicated core following that have a tendency to check out anything new they put out. In turn artists could get exposure to an audience that may seek out other releases on the label, just because they picked up something they really enjoyed listening to. I have done the same thing many times myself."

What does the future hold for Section 27?

"We just release what we like the sound of, it would be very good to have live nights where we get some artists to play at it. Realistically though due to everyone's geographical location this would be a very difficult thing to get into operation! Its also been discussed in passing between Andy and I the subject of doing some limited runs of physical releases at some point in the future once we can afford to press up a few CDs and distribute them, or just play host to an artist that wants to do a physical release and they deal with the shipping and Paypal stuff. There are a lot of things we have talked about regarding the future for Section 27 but nothing has been set in stone, the spirit is to keep the music free to obtain so that will always be the primary focus. Some ideas get suggested from the artists too, they always have suggestions they contribute to us. It's a community and we really could not have got this far without them, which is (by shameless plug) evidenced on the latest Section 27 compilation called "Sectioned v2.0". The response to shape the sound of our second year celebration was overwhelmingly positive and the feedback from people outside of its creation tells us it has been very well received do far. That for me is enough, to know that people are listening and feeling the sounds we share is such a great thing. Here's to more.

Posted at 10:50, 22nd April 2011

allen spion - guest mix

Industry // 17.04.11 // Allen Spion - Guest Mix

For the 4th installment of INDUSTRY, host 27B welcomes the first guest DJ to the show: ALLEN SPION. One of Croatia's finest, this up-and-coming DJ/producer delivers a superb mix of dubbed-out chords and tough techy beats. Allen's mix includes tracks from techno stalwarts such as Sandwell District and Ben Klock, as well as the critically-acclaimed Swedish young team, Skudge, who are currently conquering clubs across the world with their powerful analog assaults. Mixed in Allen's typically flawless style, this mix reads like a who's who of quality underground techno right now ...

Be sure to take a listen to Allen's releases and remixes, which you can find on Deep Nota Records and Balkan Connection, to name but a few. To get you in the mood for the show, take a listen to Allen's recent mix for Public ∏: http://publicpee.alternacija.org/2011/02/public-025-allen-spion.html

and even more good stuff at http://soundcloud.com/allenspion

Posted at 22:31, 10th April 2011

dub techno session

Industry // 03.04.11 // Dub Techno Session

After some seriously heavy going industrial tuneage on the first two shows, the 3rd installment of INDUSTRY delves into the more chilled-out shades of dub techno ... the perfect Sunday morning hangover cure.

Here's the links mentioned on today's show:

The DISTINCTIVE ELECTRONICA group on Soundcloud - submit your tracks and/or cast your vote to choose a winner each month: http://soundcloud.com/groups/distinctive-electronica

WINNER of the Distinctive Electronica competition for March: http://soundcloud.com/doryangraimusic

Local DJ & Producer NEILL MURPHY: http://soundcloud.com/neillmurphy

Posted at 13:44, 29th March 2011

focus on fachwerk

Industry // 20.03.11 // Focus on Fachwerk

Industrial techno don Mike Dehnert will releases his 6th album, "Framework", this month. INDUSTRY's second episode focuses on Dehnert's FACHWERK RECORDS label, which is responsible for delivering uncompromising, machine-driven tech perfect for warehouse parties, but equally at home in a dark and dingy basement club (on this note: can someone PLEASE bring this man to SUB CLUB!!!)

Most of FACHWERK's releases are crafted by Dehnert himself, but Sascha Rydell and Roman Lindau also feature.

Check out the links and get stuck in:

http://www.myspace.com/fachwerkrecords

http://www.residentadvisor.net/record-label.aspx?id=2063

http://www.myspace.com/mikedehnert

Posted at 10:26, 4th March 2011