Author: Jacob Arnold

Merzbow: Ikebana

  By Jacob Arnold July 30, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: IDM

A handful of these tracks are definitely worth a listen.
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Pole: Pole

  By Jacob Arnold July 27, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: IDM

Melding dub, hip-hop, and glitch.
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Monolake: “Linear”

  By Jacob Arnold July 25, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: Techno

Henke’s best material since his Chain Reaction days.
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Kettel Interview

  By Jacob Arnold July 21, 2003 June 17, 2021 Interviews & Features

Reimer Eising.
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Various: Idol Tryouts

  By Jacob Arnold July 6, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: IDM

This is a label to watch.
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Wackies: African Roots Act 1

  By Jacob Arnold June 29, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

The deepest bass and reverb aplenty.
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Christ.: Metamorphic Reproduction Miracle

  By Jacob Arnold June 28, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: IDM

Think less children, more discord.
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Sustainer: Cuantico

  By Jacob Arnold May 31, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: Dub Techno

Could share a shelf with Basic Channel 12″s.
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Nick Forte: Pasted Lakes

  By Jacob Arnold May 26, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: IDM

Even the more abstract compositions sound fresh and interesting.
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Prefuse 73: One Word Extinguisher

  By Jacob Arnold May 21, 2003 January 1, 2019 Reviews: IDM

Few artists get me as excited at the blending of electronics and hip-hop.
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