Within the big bunch of electronic releases in the field of the world wide spreading new beat maker scene, "A Contemporary Witness" by J. Baracuz could be one of the highlights this year. Baracuz is, which sets him apart from many of his peers, able to combine his sound design skills on controller and mpc with delicate arrangements and a good sense for song structures. The EP impresses with detailed and meticulous production while it still seems to be done with the greatest of ease.

Tracklist & Listen:

(01) The Overture mp3
(02) One Way Ticket mp3
(03) Jazzy Conqueror mp3
(04) Everyone´s The Same mp3

Manufactured in late 2004 and officially released in February 2005, the "Divided Reality" EP was 2econd Class Citizen's first full release, privately put out by himself. With a brand new cover and label artwork the last remaining original 30 vinyl copies are now getting a proper re-release via Equinox Records. Additionally, we wanted to share the EP as a free download.

With intricate arrangement, live instruments and sample-sources belonging to a vast spectrum of musical styles, "Divided Reality" was the first accessible example of the 2CC's incredible talents. Used for this release are the original masters of the 12", which, to be honest, could have been better, but no seperated layers or mixes are available anymore, so here we go with the truly original "Divided Reality" by 2econd Class Citizen.

Tracklist:

(01) Jazz Break
(02) Real Therapy
(03) A New World (Divided Reality Version)

"Biblio" exemplifies Vangel's most polished and musical work to date. Making use of public and private libraries as his primary outlet for sample sources, Vangel set out to create the foundation for an original jazz-electronic music hybrid. Track skeletons were combined with live instrumentation by Toronto's premier session musicians, and songs began to appear. The result is "Biblio": a smooth and rich sounding journey that teeters on the edge of elevator music and avant-garde pop genius. "Cheesy, but serious like hipster scarfs and coffee".

Tracklist & Listen:

(01) Cold Rain mp3
(02) Broken Jazz Hands mp3
(03) Trew Lub mp3
(04) MoneyMoney mp3
(05) Elevator Talk mp3

The "Future World EP" is the first release on the new Equinox Records sublabel EQUINOX.DIGITAL. Deckard, the Downbeat / IDM mastermind from munich, creates a fantastic debut for the label as well as an astonishing and long awaited follow-up release to his "Noir Desire EP".
The 5 tracks are packed with complex sound layers and spheres, shifting between the rhythms of hauling impulsive machinery and spacy melodies. These immense soundscapes fully live up to the name "Future World". Deckard is able to create a cosmos of his own, captivating the listener and leaving us with great expectations for his upcoming full length release.

Tracklist & Listen:

(01) Surgery mp3
(02) Noir Desire (Part 2) mp3
(03) Futureworld mp3
(04) Alpha 79 mp3
(05) Is This The End?