Tuesday 31 January 2023

Tune Into 2 New EP's By 808 Dot Pop

808 Dot Pop have released 2 new EP's, a taster for 2 new albums due out soon.

808 Dot Pop is a side project of Passenger S, of Metroland and following on from the impressive album "The Colour Temperature", he is set to release 2 new albums, with the concept being "Radio's" and as you would expect he has researched the topic in great detail and having heard both new albums he has done a fabulous job, having gone back to the very start of radio, right back to its inventor, Guglielmo Marconi, early crystal set radio's and beyond.


The first new music from the album is indeed a song about Radio's inventor "Marconi", I have been lucky to hear this album develop from very early rough demo's through to the finished album and as soon as I heard the demo of "Marconi" it stood out as a really strong track, so much so, I decided to write lyrics for the song and recorded a rough vocal guide over the demo and sent it to Passenger S, who loved what I had come up with and has used the lyrics in the final version of the song, which is the lead track on the "FM 101.4 EP", superbly sung by Lis Van Den Akker, it is infectious and pure synthpop and one of the best songs Passenger S has produced, as you would expect really nice melodies and sequencer patterns.

The 2nd track on the EP is "The Detector", another track that stood out from the early demo's and the finished track has blown me away, that hookline is one of THE best melody lines Passenger S has written, the song takes you through the components that make up early radio's, again Lis has produced an excellent vocal performance, excellent voices created for the song too. I love everything about this song, pure synthpop perfection and that melody will get you dancing and singing along, brilliant!

The 3rd track on this EP is "RCA AR 88 LF", what is this I hear you say, well, it is a communications receiver that dates back to World War II, the track is sequencer driven with a strong Bass-line and some nice synth parts, the dark sounds compliment the upbeat rhythm section and sequencer sections.

The 2nd EP is called "AM 685" and features 2 superb extended mixes of "Marconi", the "Large-Scale Measurements" mix and the "VS 580-12" mix, there is a meaning about the title of this mix, which I guessed correctly but I won't spoil your fun, what do you think the mix title relates too?? The EP also includes "Voices" and an extended "Bypassed" mix of "The Detector".

If you are a fan of 80s styled extended mixes then you will love the "Large-Scale Measurements" mix of "Marconi" as it expands the "On The Radio" version on the other EP, and what a mix it is, I cannot speak highly enough of the music Passenger S has produced for this concept and he always delivers with his extended remixes, this is one of the best extended mixes he has produced, faultess!

Just when you think how can he eclipse or equal the first "Marconi" remix, he delivers another stunning remix of "The Detector", the "Bypassed" mix, is one of the greatest extended mixes I have ever heard, it is brilliant and to get that melody line expanded across 6 minutes of synthetic precision is a real bonus, this along with "Marconi" will become fan favourites, truly exceptional.

"Voices" starts off with Radio noise and a vocoded vocal, it has a more laidback chill feeling with minimal synths and some nice effect sounds, it took me back to my Short Wave listening days in my late teens.

The pace of the track increases from the 2 minute mark with a kick drum and bass, very atmospheric and something you could imagine OMD coming up with in their "Dazzle Ships" period, Passenger S is a massive OMD fan by the way :)

The "VS 580-12", has quite a different feel to the other extended mix and it also excels, I really like the thicker sound to this mix, different sequencer parts too on this mix, which makes it interesting and the drums are different, it has a darker sound palette, which are recipies for another fantastic mix. I must say, yet again, that Passenger S is the master of the sequencer, he creates wonderful sequencer parts across all the music he makes, again an outstanding mix.

An outstanding introduction to the world of radio 5/5

The "AM 685 EP" is available from Bandcamp here:

https://alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/album/am-685-ep

The "FM 101.4 EP" is available from Bandcamp here:

https://alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/album/fm-1014-ep

i-Select #89 (Part 1)

Part 1 of edition #89 of i-Select has been released today on White Lion Radio


This is a series of shows dedicated to electronic/synthpop bands, that are unsigned, signed to a small independent label or self release their material.

Listen to the show on Mixcloud here

Listen to the show on Hearthis.at here

Playlist

808 Dot Pop - Marconi (On The Radio)
Mr Robokov - Dance With Me (EP Version)
Platronic - The Beginning
1984 - Shout It Out!
Lowpkin - A Different Space (Scenius Remix)
Shelter - Is This How It Ends
Lifelong Corporation - Anymore (U Remix)
The Rorschach Garden - Walk On My Side
Neon Space Men - Running Up That Hill
Elektroklange - Isabella & Barbara
M.U.N.T Connection - Good Guy In Town (Vence Romance Remix Extended)
Cred - Every Loss
Nattefrost & Toril Snyen - Deadly Beauty
Metroland - 4ir Intelligence (System S)
The Livelong Junee - Self Opressor
O!Dorian - Going To The Mecca (Stormby's Douze Points Edit)
Eric C. Powell & Andrea Powell - Its No Wonder (Darwinmcd Remix)
Sergei Shmal - Desire
Vogon Poetry & Social Ambitions - Time (Mystic Experience Remix)
Platronic - The Resisdance
808 Dot Pop - The Detector (Bypassed)
Neon Space Men - Follow Me extended
Hidden Souls - I Was There... (Vence Romance Remix)
Elektroklange - Musik Kosmik
Shiny Darkness - Last Try
Shelter - Closer
Zero Corporation - Master and Servant (Devotion Vs Lust mix)
1984 - Picture of You
Close To Monday - Back To The light
Iwan Lovynsky & KingSMarine - Ukraina (Normal Edit)
Erotic Elk - Hours

Friday 20 January 2023

A Busy Day For Electronic Releases From Belguim!

808 Dot Pop have released 2 new EP's today, and on the same day we also have 2 new EP's by Metroland!

808 Dot Pop have released the first new material from their forthcoming albums (yes there are 2!)

"FM 101.4 EP" features the brilliant and infectious track "Marconi", along with the gem "The Detector" (quite possibly the finest song Passenger S has produced) and "RCA AR 88 LF".


"AM 685 EP" features the tracks "Marconi (Large-Scale Measurements Mix) ", "The Detector (Bypassed)", "Voices" and "Marconi (VS 580-12)".

FM 101.4 EP is available from Bandcamp here

AM 685 EP is available from Bandcamp here

Metroland have released their 4th EP of material taken from their forthcoming album, 2 EP's have been released.

"1.0 EP" features the tracks "4ir intelligence (edit)", "4ir intelligence (system a edit)", "4ir intelligence (system s edit)" and "4ir intelligence (Cubic alphabet edit)".


 "1.1 EP" features the tracks, "4ir intelligence", "4ir intelligence (system a)", "4ir intelligence (system s) " and "4ir intelligence (Cubic alphabet mix)".

1.0 EP is available from Bandcamp here

1.1 EP is available from Bandcamp here

Sunday 15 January 2023

Kraftman Releases Limited Special Edition "Giro D'Italia" CD

Kraftman has made available a limited number of a new CD edition of the album "Giro D'Italia".

The CD, released through the Razgrom Record label features 3 additional bonus tracks.

The full track listing is:

Prologue & When The Race Is Won
Riding Through The Alps
Ritmo Della Pioggia
Passo Dello Stelvio
Giro ‘22
The Pelaton
A Day Of Rest
La Gazzetta Dello Sport
On The Way To Victory
Leggende Italiani Del Giro D’Italia
King Of The Mountains
La Maglia Rosa
Luigi Ganna & Epilogue

Giro '22 (Theme) (Bonus Track)

Riding Through The Alps (Theme) (Bonus Track)

Passo Dello Stelvio (7 Inch Version) (Bonus Track)

The CD is available from Bandcamp:

Kraftman - Giro D'Italia (Special Edition CD)

The special edition is also available as a digital download  via the same link.

Everyone that buys the CD will also receive a FREE DOWNLOAD code for the Kraftman "Electrique Musique EP" release, as a thank you. 

Maximum 80s #109

Welcome to edition 109 of Maximum 80s here on White Lion Radio, a show that celebrates the 1980s 12 Inch Single!


This a series of shows that features some of the finest 12 Inch Singles from the 80s all in one continuous mix.

The biggest hits in the 12 Inch format from the greatest decade in music history!

Listen to the show on Mixcloud here or on Hearthis.at here 

Playlist

Sparks - With All My Might (Extended Club Mix)
David Bowie - Let's Dance (Long Version)
Lime - Your Love (Remix)
Carly Simon - Why (Vocal 12 Inch)
Queen - Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version)
Thompson Twins - We Are Detective (Long Version)
Heaven 17 - Let Me Go (12 Inch Version)
George Benson - 2020 (Jellybean Remix)
Paul Young - Wherever I lay My Hat That's My Home (Extended Club Mix)
El Debarge - You Wear It Well - Club Mix)
Simple Minds - Waterfront (Extended Version)
A Flock Of Seagulls - The More You Live The More You Love (Extended Version)

Monday 9 January 2023

Rubik's 80s Mix #109 (March 1980)

Edition #109 of Rubik's 80s Mix is now out on White Lion Radio and as is a New Year we have introduced a new idea into the Rubik's 80s Mix shows, each month we are going to feature songs in the charts on a specific month from the 1980s, we start things off with songs in the charts in March, 1980.

This a series of shows that includes the very best in 80s music all in one continuous mix.

The biggest hits from the greatest decade in music history!

A show guaranteed to bring back so many happy memories!

Listen to the show on Mixcloud here

or on Hearthis.at here

Playlist

The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
Detroit Spinners- Working My Way Back To You
Genesis - Turn It On Again
The Jam - Going Underground
Squeeze - Another Nail In My Heart
John Foxx - No-One Driving
Dr Hook - Sexy Eyes
Siouxsie & The Banshees - Happy House
The Police - So Lonely
The Undertones - My Perfect Cousin
The Buggles - Clean Clean
Michael Jackson - Rock With You
Narada Michael Walden - Tonight I'm Alright
Sad Cafe - My Oh My
UB40 - King