May 5, 2023
As the echoes of the early 90s subside, the era of UK rave culture continues to cast a long, vibrant shadow on the electronic music landscape. Among the labyrinthine archives of the era’s classics, one name resonates as both a beacon and an enigma - Illuminatae. In 1993, their seminal record, “Tremora Del Terra,” graced the world with a tantalizing glimpse of techno transcendence. At the time, the track might have been considered a fleeting moment in the rapidly evolving landscape of electronic music.
Once upon a time, in the mid-90s, when techno was the pulsating heartbeat of the underground scene, a monumental record emerged, echoing through the sweaty basements and after-hours clubs of London. Its effects reverberated through time, shaping the musical landscape for years to come. Released on June 18th, 1996, Lochi’s “London Acid City” was a record that encapsulated the essence of the era and brought the acid sound to the forefront.
In the heady days of 1988, the UK’s electronic music landscape was undergoing a profound transformation, a metamorphosis that would send reverberations across the globe for decades to come. It was in this cultural crucible that the visionary producer Brian Dougans, who would later gain fame as one half of the iconic duo The Future Sound of London, teamed up with Mark McLean and Colin Scott, video artists he met at the legendary Hacienda in Manchester.
As the sun sets on yet another chapter in the ever-evolving world of electronic music, it becomes more crucial than ever to look back and appreciate the foundations that brought us to where we are today. It is with this reverence for history that we delve into Terry Hunter’s 1990 release, “Madness,” a seminal record that still stands as a testament to the innovation and artistry that defined the golden age of Chicago house music.
As the sun sets on the horizon of electronic music history, one cannot help but be drawn to the pulsating glow of a track that burned brightly in its heyday and continues to flicker today, casting long shadows of influence on the landscape of modern electronica. Germany’s Ecstasy Club and their seminal 1988 release, “Jesus Loves The Acid,” present a prime example of such a phenomenon.
From the depths of Soundcheck Studios in Birmingham, Ecstasy Club crafted an audacious fusion of acid house and techno that sent shockwaves through the scene.
In the annals of electronic music history, few tracks carry the weight and legacy of Orbital’s “Chime.” As we find ourselves over three decades removed from the song’s 1990 release, it remains a shining beacon of what the UK techno scene brought to the world in the late 80s and early 90s. Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll, the masterminds behind Orbital, concocted an intoxicating blend of melodic synths, driving beats, and pulsating rhythms that changed the landscape of the genre forever.
There’s a certain magic that envelops you when listening to an old track, especially one that has left its mark on the sands of time. Today, we delve into a piece of history, an EP that has withstood the test of time and still reverberates within the soul of the electronic music community. We’re talking about Laurent X’s “Machines” EP, released in 1988 by Core Music. A seminal release in its own right, “Machines” continues to inspire and delight even as we approach the 35-year mark since its release.