[ARCH 068] Time For Trees – Sometimes Always
December 19th, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
Time for Trees is Joshua Smith of Denver, Colorado and we are very proud to present you with his Archipel debut album “Sometimes Always” which is a superb collection of warm and dark techno combined with textural and shadowy ambient pieces. Continue reading »
Archipel Podcast 023: Naudio
November 26th, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
Naudio aka Chris McNaughton, DJ/Producer, Relay Recordings head-honcho and former sound man of the Bunker events in NYC, currently resides in Boulder, Colorado. Not only can this man grill up the meanest “Naughty” burgers, he can also cook up a perfect blend of beats fusing techno and house. Continue reading »
[ARCH 067] Ryan Davis – Zodiac
November 20th, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
He’s released his excellent blend of melodic techno on a growing number of respected labels and Archipel is very pleased to welcome Ryan Davis to its growing roster of artists.
Without further ado we present a beautiful and highly hypnotic single from Ryan entitled “Zodiac” which is backed by a remix from Somfay. Continue reading »
Interview with Pheek!
November 13th, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
Netwaves visited the netaudio festival in Berlin, and did lots of interviews. This episode our guests are Pheek from Montreal-based Archipel
10 Free Live Packs from Ableton Artists
November 6th, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
Ableton still celebrating the birthday, releasing to all users Live Intro, Live Lite 8, 20% off discount on full versions of Live 8, Suite 8, and now we have 10 Live Packs available for download.
Live Packs from Ableton Artists where you can find names like Apparat, The Covert Operators, Swayzak and more. You can download immediately. To work correctly you must have Live 8.0.9.
1950’s Electronic Music Studio Recreated As Software
November 2nd, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
Ever wondered what it was like making electronic music in the late 1950s? Now you can find out – without having to learn tape-splicing.
Gleetchplug has announced Berna – a “vintage electronic studio simulation.”
It’s got reel-to-reel recorders, oscillators, tape delay – what more do you need to make electronic music?
[ARCH 066] offthesky – On Aerial Archetype
October 26th, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
The multitalented Jason Corder, who, with Pheek, makes up one half of Social System, makes a return to Archipel with a shimmering collection of aural art which goes by the title of “On Aerial Archetype”. Continue reading »
New podcast by Franklin De Costa
October 26th, 2009 - Pheek
A new podcast is available for you today from our friend Franklin! As he described it himself, it is a deephouse mix with a timeless approach. If you haven’t seen it in your iTunes, you might want to register to the podcast (www.archipel.cc/podcast) or get it here.
[Video] Moby’s Drum Machine Collection
October 22nd, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
Here’s a nice look at Moby’s Noahs Ark of vintage drum machines. He also goes into the virtues of replacing your band with electronic instruments. Continue reading »
[netlabel] New Anonym EP on Redevice Netlabel
October 20th, 2009 - douglas.fugazi
Detroit resident Anonym literally lives up to his name, always performing behind his anonymity-ensuring mask, making sure the audience focuses more on the music then on the persona, whilst sticking to what he knows best: cutting the cream of the jackin’ electronic crop.
After some highly recommended releases on labels such as Anonymous, Archipel, and Sushitech, the mystery continues on Redevice imprint, with 2 deeeep distinctively abstract flowing cuts by the man himself, and 1 wibbly-wobbly dancefloor-friendly Vera Heindel remix. The perfect souvenir for those old school Anonym Fans… Enjoy Continue reading »