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Autechre – Oversteps

To mark the release of their new album, Bleep is having a sale on Autechre’s back catalogue: $4,99 per album (download) or $6,99 per CD! Check it out here [ READ MORE ]

Monsieur Seb’s Cosmix vol. 5: Universal Boogie

Yes yes yes, boys and girls, it is finally here! I was itching and scratching to get a new Cosmix iteration out since my set at Picnik Electronik (which was basically Cosmix vol. 3.5) and the ensuing Cosmix vol. 4, last August. It took a while to put it together and find its groove — I do [ READ MORE ]

Monsieur Seb’s Best of the Years Two Thousand

So… 2009 came and went, as did the first decade of a new century and millenium, and what did we learn from it? Depends on how old you are I guess… I am closing my 4th decade (please calculate carefully, that makes me 40, not 50!) and some would probably love to say I have [ READ MORE ]

Monsieur Seb’s Best of Two Thousand and Nine

So… 2009 came and went, as did the first decade of a new century and millenium, and what did we learn from it? Depends on how old you are I guess… I am closing my 4th decade (please calculate carefully, that makes me 40, not 50!) and some would probably love to say I have [ READ MORE ]

Spaceful of Astronauts… The lost album from Handful of Snowdrops’ alter ego is out!

In 1993, after the demise of Handful of Snowdrops Jean-Pierre Mercier, writer and composer of the band, began a new journey into instrumental electronic music under the new moniker Spaceful of Astronauts. After a couple of performances in rave events at the beginning of the 90s, he redirected his focus toward a more open and [ READ MORE ]

Guess who’s playing at Salon Daomé in a few days?

On Sunday Nov. 8th, it will be my great pleasure and honor to spin at Salon Daomé with my old turntable (and more) buddies, Nic B., St-Michel alongside our host for the evening, Phil Larochelle! 7$ at the door with a free drink. Cheers!   [ READ MORE ]

Inside Air’s Atlas studio in Paris

Marvel at French synth pop duo Air’s vintage synthesiser collection as they show-off their new Atlas studio space to The Guardian. The video is here. [ READ MORE ]

Derrick May to relaunch his seminal Transmat label

Detroit techno visionary Derrick May has revealed plans to re-launch his seminal Transmat label. In an interview with Bodytonic, May talks about his plans for the revived imprint, and credits Carl Craig and his legendary work ethic as the inspiration behind this about-turn. Read more on FACT. [ READ MORE ]

Monsieur Seb’s Daily Music Suggestion: As the Phoenix…

Legendary 80’s band Handful of Snowdrops make a surprise comeback! It’s true! It’s confirmed! To mark its 20th anniversary, Handful of Snowdrops have launched the expanded and remastered reissue of their legendary first album Land of the Damned, just over 16 years after their eloquent final release, Mort en Direct. In addition to its superior sound quality, [ READ MORE ]

Monsieur Seb’s Daily Music Suggestion: Die Mensch-Maschine

Mute has announced a major reissue programme for our beloved Kraftwerk to be released in early October, as reported here by FACT Magazine. This reissue will coincide with the 35th anniversary of their Autobahn album. The reissue, however, will not include the band’s first three albums — Kraftwerk 1 (1970), Kraftwerk 2 (1972), Ralf und Florian (1973) [ READ MORE ]