Review: Blotnik Brothers - Mizuage
DAVE CLARKE
"Dave Clarke speaks
7 Feb 2008 by Testindustries
"Satamile still blows up and I am lucky enough to have been sent rather a lot of good electro this year, so it's swings and roundabouts really. Now the hype of the name of the genre has subsided, the music comes out again." ...
Test - http://testindustries.typepad.com/test/
Enough said!!
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Review: Lowfish - Burn the Lights Out
Warpmart
""New album from Lowfish that mixes moody electro with lots of electronica production and a good sense of melody. The album is really varied, from light melodic to almost electroclash style stuff though heavy Drexciya influenced stuff, to minimal electro. Throughout its of a high standard.""
Review: Silicon Scally - Bioroid
XLR8R MAG. Doug Morton
"Carl Finlow is apparently completely incapable of releasing a shitty album, although he's shed a bit of his brooding, corrosive Scallyness this time around in favor of kicking the crap out of the dancefloor. Finlow's tracks, like "Population III" and "Encapsulate," are too robofunktastic to be denied-full of good, solid mechanical breaks. While the spacey-ness of the album doesn't drift as far into the subconscious as Dark Matter or Mr. Machine, cuts like "Moment" and "Interflection" carve a psychoactive electro niche that is uniquely Finlow's. — Doug Morton
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Review: Middle Men - Tales from the Blobe
Disc Jockey- Italy
"Space only to directed an ingenious creativity that is very successful door towards one mix between details of one expressive style and vibrating atmosphere playfullness, wise dosed between liquid timbers rich of the Drexciya sound and the turbulent nervousness of one nostalgic industrial."
Review: Silicon Scally - Bioroid
iDJ Mag. UK-
"Silcon Scally – Bioroid
Satamile (USA)
One of the most consistent producers of British electronic music, Silicon Scally’s Carl Finlow returns here with a defiant counterpoint to the lowest common denominator perception of electro today, with ten slices of decidedly edgy, underground syncopation. Clearly relishing the chance to let rip, ‘Bioroid’ features little of the disco-twitching accessibility associated with some of his other work; this one’s for the heads, with distorted scrapes and razor-sharp beats placed very much at the fore. That’s not to say it lacks sophistication, however. Finlow’s greatest skill lies in his ability to match crystal-clear, complex tones with an instinctively rocking vibe, and while the album’s occasional abrasiveness might prove a bit much for those with more melodious tastes, there’s no denying that the bowel-churning frequencies and deftly formed glitchy touches are leaps and bounds ahead of most pasty purist efforts. Simultaneously hyperactive and grounded, it throws a satisfying two fingered salute to those who take the name of ‘real’ electro in vain.
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Review: V/A SatRx - BYTECON "T-WREX" REMIX'S
Wicked Style - Italian review-Aurelio Cianciotta
"This record is SICK!
From the new york's Satamile Records, label specialized in sonorious electro, arrives two optimum remix's that turns you to breaks, work respective of Dj Quest and 30 Hz. “T-Wrex” in the interpretation of the first one, dj and before seeds them producing nu skool (to the Hardcore Beats, then little dapertutto: to the Cyberfunk, to the Combat Wax, the Super Charged, Lot 49), it is customizzato on struck very scandite and fat digital treatments them, articulating ipnotiche and dense atmospheres, very farcite from pauses and resumptions. Optimal also the back, where J. Ginzburg maintains originates it mainly them matrix cuts electro, equipping them of a corposo bassoso equipment in alternation to the fluctuating ritmiche lines. Escape not easiest reperibilità in Europe and also for this more exclusive and precious anchor. Aurelio Cianciotta"
Review: Silicon Scally - Bioroid
Electronic Music World-Feb 11,07, by Stefan Koo
""Bioroid" Review
Silicon Scally - Bioroid
Mar 20, 11:50 by Stefan Koopmanschap
Where the previous releases I’ve heard of Satamile focussed on dark and aggresive electro, Silicon Scally brings a refreshing taste from one of the leading US electro labels. Instead of dark and brooding, Bioroid gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside.
Carl Finlow is not a newcomer to the music world. With earlier releases under several monikers on such groundbreaking labels as Warp, Soma and Satamile, and having remixed or been remixed by such people as Swayzak, John Tejada, Luke Slater, Dave Tipper and Two Lone Swordsmen, he’s experienced. And that experience clearly comes over when you listen to this release.
Comparing this album to the other releases of Satamile I have heard, it is no surprise that this album is very danceable. It would work well on any dancefloor. Different from the other releases, though, is that Bioroid will also work well as a pure listening album, something that I often miss in Satamile releases. This album though has the unique combination of being good for regular listening and for dancing at the same time. A feat rarely accomplished this well.
With solid production and a very clean and crisp sound, this is by far the best release to come from the Satamile stables. With tracks like Thrusters and Encapsulate, you can’t go wrong! A massive album for everyone!"
Review: Blotnik Brothers - Mizuage
Electronic Music World-Feb 11,07, by Stefan Koo
""The variation, the need to nod your head, it all continues on. Blotnik Brothers, though maybe not as groundbreaking as the Chemical Brothers in their early days, definitely know how to get a solid record out to us. Mizuage is definitely recommended for lovers of refreshing electro, but might also appeal to some of the lovers of earlier electro. Despite the refreshing sound, Blotnik Brothers won’t restrict themselves, and that’s their power.""
Review: Blotnik Brothers - Mizuage
Outburn-by Daniel Slaten
"A well deserved review for the boysz from Sweden ecspecially after their climb to the top 15 of College Radio RPM charts.
Evil Break- Dance Music: The Blotnik Brothers "Mizuage", is the kind of album you'd expect to hear blasting out of a Decepticon Dance club on the planet of Cybertron, assuming such a place even existed in the first place. This trio of Swedes ( who incidently,arent actually brothers at all) makes dark, hard hitting electro that sounds like it came from another planet, the kind of planet either inhabited b intelligent robots or aliiens who grew up listening to intercepted transmissions of Kraftwerk, Africa Bambaataa, and 90's EBM. Blending old school hip-hop, neo-electro,acid breaks , and modern EBM, the Blotnik Brothers has created a dark and dirty album that bumps and booms with menacing bass stabs, funky breaks, and evil robot vocals. Theres very little filler to be found on this 11 track outing, and electro Dj's can pretty much pick and choose what they want to play from this release, since about every cut is a surefire floor filler. Even EBM DJ's might come across a few gems as well, like the menacing "Dont Worry You Wont Dissolve", which sounds like it could have come off the latest Headscan release. Its no surprise that New Yorks Satamile Records picked up on this trio, since the label seems to have the market cornered on outstanding electro at the moment. "
Review: Bytecon - At the Robodock - Double 12"
BIGSHOT MAG-NY by Lenny Dee
"Great review of Bytecon by the legendary techno inovator/producer Lenny Dee. Straight outta Brooklyn baby!!!
Bytecon "At the Robodock"
This hybrid eight track double pack from San Francisco is a seriously produced piece of tunage for the electro headbanger in all of us. The drums remind me of the old miami bass beats from back in the day. Unlike the old days , this modern productions is very well produced. the sound textures, dark bass and the chunky breaks along with cool vocal bits make this ep a really usable tool for sparking up the dance floor while keeping it real . The wicked mixing technics used in this project push the sound scapes to the limit unlike the more digital hybrid styles that are currently out now. "Rasor", which is my favorite track, sums it all up with its punk attitude fierce vocal performance and a guitar line that seamlessly takes the listener to another level while keeping good song structure instead of a over powering filtered electrronic simulation of nonsense that seem to be the focus now a days. Simply put , this is a gem.
LENNY DEE
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Review: Middle Men - "Splund Popper"
DJ MAG - Middle Men review " Splund Popper"
"Middle Men
Splund Popper EP
Satamile
Bass Junkie gets together with Jim
Kneen for a heads-down electro funk
collaboration. Spitting out slivers of
grimy bass and harsh, metallic
rhythms, ‘Synchrotron’ is a relentless,
unfl inching sound. The duo make
some concessions on ‘Voices From The
Void’, with melodic synths and a
bouncier, less abrasive bass taking
the edge off their at times brutal
approach. It’s only a temporary
reprieve though, and the stark and
eerily detached ‘What On Earth?’ sees
them in terrifying form again.
****
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Review: Umwelt - Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation- CD
OUTBURN-by Daniel Slaten
"DARK BROKEN BEAT ELECTRO: Judging byt the sounds on Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation, French producer Umwelt is well versed in the history of techno, electro and early hardcore. This hardware loving producer (who never uses computers or software in making his music) brings a unique voice to the world of electro breaks. Moving beyond the typical cliches of booming bass, block rockin beats, and robot vocals , Umwelt throws in the kind of dark riffs that originated during the heyday of Belgian techno. the foundation for the music is still the booming bass and thumping beats of electro but theres a heavy darkness present that adds a level of atmosphere to the tracks and inspires outright fear, "Kiss in the Dark," for example, sounds like a trance theme to an imaginary sci-fi horror film. "P.O.W." and "Biological Entity" are even more brutal, throwing out industrial strength riffs and blasts of terror bass like its the early 90's all over again. Umwelt isn't all about doom and gloom , though, and he offers up nods to Detroit with almost melancholy techno on "Secret of a Black World Part 1" and "Elysium Planum". Tracks like "ESA" and "Dont Trust Me" bring the album full circle with more main room beats, rounding out this impressive journey through the realms of broken beat electro. "
Review: Boris Divider - Digital Mind
M50- BPM magazine
"Boris Divider "Digital Mind" Satamile
Satamile Records delivers once again, with their super consistent, old school, gritty electro sound, this time with the aid of the prolific Boris divider. This Madrid native has previously released music on the Spanish Drivecom imprint as well as Mark Brooms Pure Plastic Label, in addition to having material licensed by electro master, Anthony Rother. With little fanfare and clean, straightforward production , Digital Mind, shows off the skills that have been turning these heads. Divider grabs the dancefloor by the bassbins and takes the listener back to the mid-90's, Dutch Murdercapital-meets- German Elektrolux sound-sparse, looming vocals punctuating the multiple sub basslines and delayed, dry 808 and 909 drum code. with track names like "Robot Skin" and "Digital Mind", its clear that the cyborg future is an inspiration for Boris sinister sound, and this four tracker achieves those ambitions quite methodically. (m50)"
Review: Heuristic Audio - Layers (Light and Atmosphere)
Outburn Mag.
"Heres the hot review on Heuristic Audio's last ep on Satamile from Outburn one of our Fav mags for underground music.
Heuristic Audio Layers (Light+ Atmosphere)
12 inch
"The Music: This four track EP is the second release from this DJ turned producer
Exploring contemporary electro sounds with dark and dreamy effects, as well as crunchy, melodic bass breaks and atmospheric synths, Layers is an excellent soundtrack to groove to and get lost in. Standout Tracks: " Poetry of Sound," "Realistic Tradition, "Nocturne". IF YOU LIKE Si Begg, Amon Tobin, Christian Vogel, Plastikman""
Review: A1 People - No One LIkes a Smartarse
Richard Brophy
"Here is the long overdue post on the DJ mag review for the A1 People ep on Satamile "No One Likes a Smartarse" "If electro seems overpopulated with smartarsses the A1 People have taken it upon themselves to reduce the balance and inject some fun back into the music. The title track is a bleepy, curiously infectious take on the Satamile Electro breaks sound, but the real entertainment, begins on the flipside. "Crash" boast daft, robot vocals and "From Detroit" does a neat approximation of old school party electro funk, with a squlechy, near cartoonish bass."
Review: Umwelt - Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation- CD
Igloo Mag-Luca Maini
"08.03.06) There's a huge load of exquisite electro coming out these days. Solenoid on Orac, The Wee DJs on Touchin' Bass, the amazing little 3" CD by Lowfish in Hymen's Travel Sickness box-set and obviously this album by Umwelt on the much respected Satamile.
You instantly know that Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation is a sick record, because "Don't Trust Me" opens excitingly with razor sharp beats and a menacing bass that sounds like a swarm of locusts thru your brain: the first time I put the needle on, my whole flat was resonating apocalyptically. A lovely feature of this album is the varied mood of the tracks, "Kiss In The Dark" is much slower, but epic and spacious like a Vangelis soundtrack, and similarly "Esa" changes once again towards a ghetto-tech influenced booty shaker, where a growing bassline underlines the aptly placed sample 'crank this motherfucker up!', the perfect hybrid between DJ Assault and Silicon Scally. I
hould mention Carl A. Finlow with a reason, Umwelt is an ace producer at the same level; it is hard to believe the high levels of bass and crisp percussion on this release, especially in the tracks with a slower pace recalling Warp's Artificial Intelligence series, like "Secret Of A Black World Part 2 and 1" and "Mogul Project," playing the latter I nearly blew my subwoofer. Absolutely no fillers here, "Outlaw World" is more noisy, with loads of industrial distortions and a growling acid bassline, and finally "Elysium Planum" is another relaxing cinematic piece with distant wailings.
The CD version features three more classic tunes, a nice addition for the digital support consumers, since I only own Decal's Release Through Velocity released by Satamile on this format and Electro Music Specialists' album is quite hard to find. Really solid record, electro music at its finest, like you could expect less from such a top notch label. "
Review: Blotnik Brothers - Pragmatic Response
xlr8r Magazine
"More dark robot music from Satamile, which claims to be "the longest running electro label in New York"In case your not up on your geography, Museful Revolution reminds you how close Scandinavia is to Geramny, as these Swedes have their Kraftwerk down. To be fair, only "le Monde" truly invokes the man-machines, in title choice as well as the predominant atmospheric synths and mandatory robotic voices. The influences is subtler on "electro manifesto" and "Robot Kingdom" where EMB and acid techno are the greater touch points. ""
Review: Freezie Freekie - Promise of Technology
Raveline Mag.
"FREEZIE FREEKIE PROMISE OF TECHNOLOGY (SATAMILE RECORDS) after Freezie Freekie with its "Datasink" plate, innovatively presented. Electro-BREAK!,,,,, drone bass, combined with strangely melancholic melodies and sexy grindenden electrical BREAK. The Flip is no less packing and intense: Each track becomes alive also here freely,as the bass rolls and the Synths ride. MEMENE) Katamin
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Review: E.M.S. - Synchronaut LP
Grooves-2005
""With a distinctively deep , dark analog sound that harkens back to
a mix of early acid, detroit techno, and classic elecktroids, . But "Pit_lounge
Eur is a lovely almost nostalgic electro piece that lubricates the ear canals, being plush and synthetic at the same time, .........""
Review: Decal - Release Through Velocity
Grooves
""Deal's Alan O'boyle and Dennis NcNutty definitely have a taste for the rough robotic side of the punk electro in their new full length.""
Review: Silicon Scally - Dark Matter
DE: BUG magazine
"Silicon Scally- Dark Matter LP (Satamile)
"one as through the most various pop glitz Futuristic visons of the time with a chrome flash of groove and sounds""
Review: Blotnik Brothers - Museful Revolution
TRAXX Mag. FRANCE!!
"Another review of the Blotnik Brothers, this time by Traxx recongnizing the genius of the Swedish lads.
"If there is a label electro to follow in this moment,well it is
this one, Satamile. Based in the United States, Satamile quickly became impossible to circumvent, on the same basis of Ersatz Audio or Ghostly International. Produced by the trio Blotnik Brothers this new ep is pure concentrated Electro, dark and dancefloor. One finds these tracks "Lemonde","Electro Manifesto", "Attention Attention",and "Robot Kingdom". Far from the soft knee electro that one is use to currently. To seize quickly.""
Review: Satamile - Just Say Yes
Musiques et Cultures Digitales [MCD#31]
"One of the leading French magazines for quality reviews for electronic music, did a big feature on Satamile. Shouts out to MCD, we didnt even send them stuff. www.musiquescd.com "
Review: Umwelt - Post Humain ep
DJ Mag-Richard Brophy
"The tile really says it all. While NY imprint Satamile has a reputation for releasing uncompromising meterial, French producer Umwelt applies his focus even deeper into the electro abyss. 'P.O.W.', with its goulish riffs and industrial influences, recalls a time when it was dangerous to walk the streets of New York. 'Biological Entity' and 'Zeta Reticuli Incident'- a reference to Umeks electro alter ego- are powered by humming low end intensity, while the hyper breaks of 'Delinkant' suddenly spiral out of control, like and angry crowd on the verge of rioting. This is the sound of new world disorder, frightening and un predictable but strangely alluring."
