I asked a couple of people if they wanted to write on my blog and make regular contributions. Here is the first post from guest writer #1, Freddie Abs who will keep us informed on the goings on in techno land.

Two Tracks of the week

1. Anthea & Celler - The Playmaker (Dyed Soundorom Remix)

A prime example of a remix which represents a significant improvement on the original version. Therefore merci beaucoup to young Frenchman Dyed Soundorum for this. (Check out his myspace - http://www.myspace.com/dyedsoundorom) for more musical treats.

Random fact: Up until very recently Anthea could be found working behind the counter at London’s Phonica Records on Poland Street.

2. David Pher – Harare

Has that ‘welcome to Africa’ thing going on, something of a trend in house and techno productions over the last two or three years.

Random fact: David Pher is German. Listen to his more of his excellent productions at http://www.myspace.com/davidpher. Also, Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe.

Oldie(ish) but Goodie

Some Polyphony by Petter (2006)

Why?: Hypnotic (or just extremey long-held?) synth notes.

Random fact: Petter Nordkvist, AKA Petter, is a Swede. He was 20 years old when he released this.

Mix of the week

Marc Romboy - Systematic Sessions 055

Download HERE

A groovy house mix full of excellent new tunes.

Random fact: Romboy hails from Mönchengladbach, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a place bettter known for its football team - Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Tracklisting:

01.) Tigerskin “Everybody likes Ollie” (Audiomatique)
02.) Ante Perry & Olivier Grégoire “I am so” (Systematic Recordings)
03.) Andrade “Face de bouc” (Djulz Remix) (Dessous)
04.) Gabe & D-Nox “Little patience” (CDR)
05.) Ron Flatter “Petibelle” (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) (CDR)
06.) Hermanez “Do you” (CDR)
07.) Robert Babicz “Chordy” (Systematic Recordings)
08.) Audiofly X “Sweeter than” (Tiefschwarz Remix) (CDR)
09.) Sebrok & Tassilo “Feel it” (Paso Music)
10.) Slam “Room 2″ (Pan Pot Rave Tool) (Paragraph)
11.) Emmanuel Top “Turkish bazar” (Le Petit Prince)
12.) Jim Rivers “Full tilt” (CDR)