JMJ shows ‘em how it’s done July 31, 2006
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This video clip from SonicState features electronic music hero Jean-Michel Jarre on stage. Live knob-twisting galore – electronic music artists of today should view this and be ashamed of themselves.
Isaac Hayes in hospital January 18, 2006
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BBC reports that Isaac Hayes is in hospital, treated for exhaustion. Kids today know him as ‘Chef’ from South Park – music enthusiasts worldwide know him as the man behind countless classic soul and funk tunes. Get well soon, Mr. Hayes.
Drexciya Research Lab January 18, 2006
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One of the best cutting-edge electronic music acts, Drexciya out of Detroit, combines techno and electro in dark, compelling and futuristic tracks. The music is pure genius, but as always, the border between genius and loon is awfully thin. They build a mythology where underwater guerilla warriors fight against totalitarian “programmers” oppressing the world – a futuristic atlantean version of the african-american slave history. Drexciyans are a species of men, descended from babies of African slave women thrown overboard and evolved to live underwater. Their identities a secret until recently, Drexciya was also very reluctant to speak about their music and the myth and thoughts behind.
As you can understand, the music and world of Drexciya is not an easy one to enter. Luckily, the amazing Drexciya Research Lab thoroughly analyzes every release and it’s connections and relations to other music. A must-read for every techno fan, and an eye-opener to them who thinks that electronic music is all about pushing a button.
