Quality Control

London techno veteran, and pioneer of the Hardgroove sound, Ben Sims' label Symbolism releases the Synchronicity Part 2 Compilation later this month. Symbolism is Ben’s label for the more aggressive, dissonant (some would say ‘less groovy’) side of his repertoire as both a DJ and producer – here with an LP containing no less than a mammoth 20 cuts, with an emphasis on the aforementioned sound, albeit with no production from Sims himself this time round.

So, we’re a little late to the party on this one as it saw its digital release a few days ago, the vinyl release, however, will not actually be released until December and that’s going to be a guaranteed, self-bought Christmas present for many a discerning DJ this year, I’m sure!

Common Dreams latest outing features work from Brad’s archives along with some new material very much in keeping with the label’s high quality electronic sound.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) records has established itself as a melting pot of quality electronics where the music is as iconic as its artwork. Drawing on many influences the label itself is now as influential as many of them.

Fresh out on the inimitable, irresistible force that is Jeff Mills’ world-renowned label Axis Records, Hemessi delivers a striking, diverse set of audible-tension enhancers.

To celebrate this, it seems fitting that the artist on 0011100 is the same one that created release 0000000 in 2012, Cygnus. Hailing from Dallas, anyone familiar with his music will know how well crafted each of his releases are. The spirit and influences are clear from places like Detroit, but Cygnus always injects his very own Cyborg spirit into what he creates.

Cultivated Electronics is a London based electro label run by Sync 24 aka Phil Bolland. Anyone even slightly into electro should be aware of CE, they have 40 releases listed on Discogs, all high quality electro cuts.

So, despite being a long-time fan of Ben Sims’ ‘Symbolism” label and an even longer-time fan of his DJing, I must confess that Biemsix is a new name to my ears. Therefore, the only preconceptions I had upon opening this up for a listen were related to Ben and his labels.

iNFO is a name I am growing more familiar with as his growing list of releases continues to garner attention and praise from people that know and appreciate quality electronic music.

Plant43 aka Emile Facey is a man of many talents – producer, live act, DJ, label owner, graphic designer. He has released over one hundred tracks since 2006, cofounded Bleep43 and now has his own label Plant43 Recordings showcasing his incredible take on electro.