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Elektric Dance (Jungle Crew)

In the annals of electronic music history, certain releases stand out as pivotal moments that not only embody the essence of a particular era, but also help to shape the sonic landscape of the future. The 1989 release of “Elektric Dance” by Jungle Crew, distributed by the US-based Play House Records, is one such milestone. It’s a testament to the vibrant and rapidly-evolving scene of the late ’80s, when musical boundaries were being stretched and transcended at an electrifying pace....

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Skill Shot (Hardfloor)

As the world of electronic music continually evolves, it is essential to reflect on the classics that have laid the foundation for this ever-expanding genre. One such gem in the annals of electronic music history is Hardfloor’s “Skill Shot,” released in 1999 by the legendary German Acid, Techno, and Tech House duo. Formed in 1991, Hardfloor consists of Oliver Bondzio and Ramon Zenker, who are best known for their distinctive Acid sound, credited to their virtuoso skill at manipulating Roland TB-303 bass synthesizers....

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Return To The Force (Age)

Today, we embark on an interstellar journey through the annals of electronic music history, as we revisit the monumental 1997 release, “Return To The Force” by German electronic music project Age, short for (A)nalogue (G)enerated (E)nergy. From the depths of our collective memories, we’ll dust off the forgotten but treasured vinyl, worn yet resilient, and explore the cosmic realm that Age created over two decades ago. First, let’s set the stage....

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Six-Pack (Beverly Hills 808303)

As the dust of time continues to settle on the era of 90s electronic music, we find ourselves revisiting the groundbreaking releases that helped shape the genre into what it is today. Beverly Hills 808303’s “Six-Pack,” released in 1995, is a landmark record in the annals of acid house, and it continues to be a prominent milestone within the genre. Reflecting on its impact today, we can’t help but ask ourselves: How did this dirty acid project from Den Haag manage to create such a powerful and influential release using just the Roland TR-808 and TB-303?...

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The Final Frontier (Underground Resistance)

As the Earth completes yet another journey around the sun, it is time to revisit a timeless masterpiece from the annals of techno history. Let us embark on a thrilling adventure to the very edge of the cosmos, as we explore the groundbreaking 1992 release “The Final Frontier” by the enigmatic and fiercely independent collective known as Underground Resistance. Born in the chaotic socio-political landscape of post-Reagan America, Underground Resistance emerged from the smoldering ashes of Detroit’s deteriorating urban landscape....

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