| name | Kaleb | |
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haha, I've just discovered that 99% of my favorite tracks that I've found from the past 4 years have come from this website. Time to buy one album every week until I have them all to support the wonderful artists.
Thanks guys. | |
| date | Wednesday, December 31st 2008 - 08:31:28 AM | |
| name | Jeff Capshew | |
| jdcapshew@aol.com | ||
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I know CD sales are declining but I was an avid collector of your CD releases. They sound better than any file share and I'm not interested in downloading at all. So, I have not heard any new music from Cactus Island on my preferred listening format. I hope you reconsider at some point and release CDR's. | |
| date | Thursday, October 23rd 2008 - 03:41:01 AM | |
| name | Pantheon | |
| AidanDodds(at) hotmail.co.uk | ||
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Thank god the new site is final up. Fantastic choice to make the back catalog available again.
Personaly I think its some of the best music I've ever found. (Maps+Diagrams vs Broca is simply amazing). Hope all I good for the Cactus Island Guys! | |
| date | Friday, September 12th 2008 - 04:47:02 AM | |
| name | steve | |
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hi tim, notwithstanding wasn't on cactus island recordings.... | |
| date | Thursday, September 11th 2008 - 10:00:18 AM | |
| name | Tim Wilkin | |
| gravytabasco@gmail.com | ||
| url | http:// www.myspace.com/cresco111 | |
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Thank you for carrying the new Bichi EP. could i also purchase "not withstanding" from your on line store? | |
| date | Wednesday, September 10th 2008 - 07:41:40 PM | |
| name | barry | |
| url | http://www.myspace.com/weaveinbetween | |
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good see see the site back up guys!
looking and sounding great :-D | |
| date | Sunday, September 7th 2008 - 05:48:15 PM | |
| name | LMS | |
| url | http://www.multilinkmagazine.com | |
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good looking on the island refurb :) | |
| date | Monday, September 1st 2008 - 05:44:37 PM | |
| name | hockin | |
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WHAT'S GOING ON CACTUS ISLAND?! | |
| date | Sunday, October 28th 2007 - 11:29:29 PM | |
| name | Keal | |
| url | http://www.smallfish.co.uk/shop/release/?cat=FISH8CM-16 | |
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news from the fish >>>o> | |
| date | Thursday, July 5th 2007 - 07:14:50 AM | |
| name | fabrizio | |
| fcacciamali@hotmail.it | ||
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who distribute you in italy? | |
| date | Saturday, May 26th 2007 - 04:31:54 AM | |
| name | Froth | |
| url | http://www.normanrecords.com/records/90854 | |
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Yvat; Tear Duct. | |
| date | Friday, May 18th 2007 - 04:33:33 PM | |
| name | Jared | |
| url | http://www.losingtoday.com/reviews.php?review_id=3821 | |
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brittle behaviour from losing today | |
| date | Friday, April 27th 2007 - 07:57:18 AM | |
| name | fabrizio cacciamali | |
| fabriziocacciamali@hotmail.com | ||
| url | http://www.myspace.com/fabriziocacciamali | |
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what's the label demo policy? | |
| date | Sunday, April 8th 2007 - 08:20:59 PM | |
| name | fabrizio cacciamali | |
| fabriziocacciamali@hotmail.com | ||
| url | http://www.myspace.com/fabriziocacciamali | |
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what's the label demo policy? | |
| date | Sunday, April 8th 2007 - 08:18:07 PM | |
| name | Diriós | |
| url | http://www.smallfish.co.uk/shop/browse/?lid=1005 | |
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new 3" by Joel Tammik @ Smallfish, Norman Records.
Joel Tammik is from Estonia, he travels in summer and sleeps in winter. The Desert ep is a new abstract sound that has pieces of jazz and percussive detail flowing through a minimal, electronic environment. It is fractured and disjointed in parts and Tammik manages to dismantle and reconstruct sound with minimum effort. there are definate dub influences from his earlier work heard in this new recording. | |
| date | Friday, April 6th 2007 - 11:08:57 AM | |
| name | n o r l o m a | |
| url | http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=152258909 | |
| date | Friday, January 26th 2007 - 07:25:54 PM | |
| name | remi | |
| cnaeus@gmail.com | ||
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you guys' music is sexy as hell! | |
| date | Friday, January 12th 2007 - 11:50:12 PM | |
| name | flippy | |
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HAPPY (late) NEW YEAR
cactus island r0xor | |
| date | Friday, January 12th 2007 - 12:54:11 AM | |
| name | cactusinfo | |
| url | http://www.normanrecords.com/records/87391 | |
| date | Thursday, January 11th 2007 - 05:45:21 PM | |
| name | ekoscoop | |
| ekoscoop@yahoo.com | ||
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can't wait the "brittle behaviour" | |
| date | Wednesday, January 3rd 2007 - 04:15:20 PM | |
| name | ekoscoop | |
| ekoscoop@yahoo.com | ||
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<<< | |
| date | Thursday, December 28th 2006 - 01:16:23 PM | |
| name | alex | |
| trece@k.ro | ||
| url | http://editorialjamonlitogomez.com | |
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so? | |
| date | Saturday, December 16th 2006 - 12:40:51 AM | |
| name | Sigh | |
| url | http://www.normanrecords.com/records/86729 | |
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Poborsk write up from Norman Rekkids;
Cactus Island's uber collectable 3" CD series goes from strength to strength this week with 'LoO' from POBORSK. This kicks off with the title track which has a lazy hip hop tempo with lots of fluid, liquid under water type synthetic sounds. Then 'Reelizdimdumb' smacks you round the skull with some difficult beats and odd electronic sounds and arrangements. There's definitely a groove there though as I'm nodding my head like one of those toy dogs on a parcel shelf. 'Wonkeebiz' does what it says on the packet. Some serious wonky business with a hypnotic beat. 'Fausbuild' ups the tempo slighty and is a tad heavier as mystical synth melodies weave in and out of the awkward stop start rhythms. For fans of Skam, Spezial Materials and deep crunchie electronics. Quality as ever from this label. | |
| date | Friday, December 8th 2006 - 05:32:51 PM | |
| name | fisk | |
| url | http://www.smallfish.co.uk/shop/release/?cat=CACT024&search=poborsk | |
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poborsk out this friday 8/12/06! | |
| date | Thursday, December 7th 2006 - 07:41:51 AM | |
| name | laser brain | |
| ben@soundhacker.co.uk | ||
| url | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThKoajLkGUE | |
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new soundhacker vid here for magnka, from 336 hours later single on cactus island - enjoy | |
| date | Saturday, December 2nd 2006 - 01:44:17 AM | |
| name | Mezza | |
| url | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ORUGm5zPo | |
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Soundhacker vid; here. | |
| date | Saturday, November 18th 2006 - 02:30:06 PM | |
| name | Jeff Morris | |
| jeff.morris@sbcglobal.net | ||
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LOVE THE MUSIC on Cactus Island!!!!!!!!!!
VERY curious when & how the new compilation will be available please advise best, flippy | |
| date | Friday, November 17th 2006 - 10:05:41 PM | |
| name | BorisDyslecsix aka Cant Spell, Wont Spell | |
| url | http://www.sutemos.net/en/player;gid,15 | |
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IT3 from suetumos | |
| date | Tuesday, October 3rd 2006 - 07:19:55 AM | |
| name | timdiagram | |
| url | http://www.multilinkmagazine.com/issue_7.php | |
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interview with sabi in this issue. | |
| date | Sunday, October 1st 2006 - 12:31:54 PM | |
| name | Bo_ | |
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Yvat; 'Cyma' from Norman Records;
YVAT is a name that I wasn't familiar with unit the latest Cactus Island three incher landed this morning. Amazingly this dude has managed to fit 7 tracks on here. This is probably one of the better releases in this series. Not that I didn't like the last few, but this one, possibly because there are more tracks seems to explore more ideas. It's the usual Cactus Island warm / lush electronica but this gets ever so slightly more tricky / experimental and wouldn't be out of place on Skam with some of the discordant, wonky machine sounds. There are plenty of pretty noises and melodies though like on the sublime 'Air Eddy'. Ltd to the usual 250 in this series and totally worthy of the collection. | |
| date | Friday, September 29th 2006 - 05:05:15 PM | |
| name | UncleCutz | |
| url | http://http://www.smallfish.co.uk/shop/release/?cat=CACT022 | |
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FromSmallfish;
Always a good day when a new Cactus Island release lands here at Smallfish and this one really perked my morning up considerably. A healthy 7 tracks are packed onto this cute little disc. Musically, however, it's definitely veering away from 'cute'. More than anything this has a fragmented, classically twisted rhythmic style that (ever so slightly) brings to mind the work of Autechre or early Skam. Intense programming gives you a superbly dislocated sense of syncopation and coupled with some delightfully deep achords and snippets of melodic content you've got yourself a slice of vintage Electronica that panders to no-one. As I always say, it's hard for me to pick favourites on a label like Cactus as the quality is so high, but this is definitely a good one and not to be missed if you're a fan of Electronica. As ever they're limited in quantity so snap yourself up a copy or two as soon as you can! | |
| date | Friday, September 29th 2006 - 12:31:00 PM | |
| name | twilight_radio | |
| twilight_radio@hotmail.com | ||
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It just makes my day to see an updated Cactus Island homepage announcing a new upcoming release. News of two on the horizon is doubley exciting. Please keep up the fine job guys. | |
| date | Tuesday, September 26th 2006 - 03:56:48 PM | |
| name | Richtea | |
| richyvk@gmail.com | ||
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Just got my copy of 'Am I High?'! Oh yes I am! : )
Top stuff, love it! Thankyou Cactus : ) | |
| date | Wednesday, September 20th 2006 - 09:20:32 AM | |
| name | lorez | |
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iTAL tEK
plays alongside shitmat and other planet mu artists. soundhacker (live) www.soundhacker.co.uk meanwhile, smallfish, cactus island recordings & AMP BIT IF GO. Mj Dubs Michael Santos sys-ex staticnoise. Friday 29th September Lisboa Bar 24 lincoln rd Peterborough doors open 9 til 4-30 am. | |
| date | Tuesday, September 19th 2006 - 09:19:53 PM | |
| name | fl3xibl3 | |
| feeless@abv.bg | ||
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really lovely music | |
| date | Saturday, September 16th 2006 - 08:27:14 PM | |
| name | 7lo7 | |
| info@picturelandrecords.com | ||
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Expanding Night in London: Wed 6 Sept, 7pm-12am
STENDEC (Expanding, Cactus Island) VESSEL (Pictureland,Expanding,Cactus Island) CATHODE (Expanding, Static Caravan, 555) live Wed 6 Sept, 7pm-12am ADMISSION FREE The Big Chill House 257-259 Pentonville Road | |
| date | Friday, September 1st 2006 - 04:00:46 PM | |
| name | beepbeep | |
| url | http://www.etherreal.com/magazine/disques/?file=mapsanddiagrams_antennasandsignals | |
| date | Thursday, August 24th 2006 - 12:43:25 PM | |
| name | beepbeep | |
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from normans and smallfish:
___________________________________________________________ First up is a 3" CD on the ever reliable Cactus Island imprint by QUIROGA. It's one of those ever so tasty 3" jobbers which always fly the coup quicker than a really fast bird with a rocket up its arse. Musically it's melodic electronica but with a more ahem....jazzy slant... makes me think of Savath & Savalas on that Warp label. It's got that nice Scott Herren warmth at times.. Lovely. ____________________________________________________________ My level of excitement just went up a couple of degrees because this little beauty just dropped onto the Smallfish doormat. Cactus Island release days are something to be savoured and Quiroga's 'Am I High?' is a continuation of the absolute quality we've come to expect from the label. Usually to be found producing minimal Techno for Italian labels, Walter Del Vecchio turns his hand here to a deeply beautiful, nicely abstract set of purist Electronica tracks with a diverse range of influences. The overriding flavour is Latin and his use of jazzy, funky samples along with crisply defined, crunchy Electronica rhythms is wonderful. Sweet melodies drift over the tracks and there's a sunny feel with a mellow vibe. Alternating with that, though, is a more sculptural and textured set of sounds that bleed into the tracks with a tremendous subtlety giving them a truly contemporary edge. At this rate it's going to be very hard for me to pick any more favourites from this series of releases because they are just soooo good! Don't miss out on this one as they're limited and, most importantly, it's a fantastic piece of work. Killer. ____________________________________________________________ | |
| date | Saturday, August 19th 2006 - 10:33:07 PM | |
| name | werpy | |
| url | http://www.normanrecords.com/reviews.php?PHPSESSID=d56b5762ead247d978d43707de80777d | |
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from Norman records:
This week's reviews 11 Aug 2006 Album of thar week MAPS & DIAGRAMS then. We've been waiting for this new album to come from Japan for what seems like eons now. Finally it's here and 'Antennas And Signals' is well worth the wait. It seems there's a bit of an electronica void at the mo with electronic labels releasing indie or doing the dubstep thing to cash in so it's refreshing to hear something some decent melodic electronica again. To be honest there's nothing new on this album you wouldn't have heard before. It's a little bit crunchy at times, clicky at other times and it's often cracking and fizzing like some alka seltzer. There's hints of Funckarma in there and some of the more mellow Quinoline Yellow and it sounds like it would fit quite nicely on the Scape label. But it's done so well..... that's the difference..... By the time you hit your 4th album you really get going oui? This is space age lounge music at the future truckstop cafe. When you're ordering you're full greasy breakfast (in pill shaped form) this is what will be on soothing your precious futuristic brains. Add to that a well dodgy 70's Roger Dean style 70's prog sleeve and you've got our album of the week. Absolutely lovely.- Phil | |
| date | Friday, August 11th 2006 - 04:02:51 PM | |
| name | beepbeep | |
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MAPS + DIAGRAMS
ANTENNAS AND SIGNALS MOAMOO / ARTUNION ARTMOA-003 CD Ł9.99 Japanese outfit Art Union's Moamoo label has only released a few things so far, but when you consider that the first two releases were both from Ampoule's Pub, you'll get the idea of exactly where they're coming from quality wise. This third release comes from Cactus Island's very own Maps + Diagrams and showcases Tim's wonderful talent for constructing melodic, incredibly deep and strikingly beautiful Electronica of the highest possible quality. Luscious production and a series of wonderful soundscape tones give this CD a delicate and fragile feel, but with an earthy oomph that will keep you engaged all the way through. Rhythmically he keeps it crunchy and lively and the ease with which the beats flow belies the fact that it's actually incredibly complex. Essentially it's the kind of music that you'll easily make friends with and no doubt stay in touch with for many years to come! Fans of Cactus, Toytronic and Expanding will simply adore this gorgeous album and it comes highly recommended. from smallfish records. | |
| date | Tuesday, August 8th 2006 - 04:43:17 PM | |
| name | tim diagram | |
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from the norman empire:
Woohoo! New Cactus Island wares in my hand..... Soundhacker is the latest 3" CD from the electronic wonder munchkins who bring us this most lovely series of things. It's still a 3" CD, it's so so edibly cute (they're about as edible as a CD could be I reckon.... well tasty!) and it's full of those melodic electronica sounds with a small hint of crunchyness and a dash of glitchyness..... Lovely. | |
| date | Friday, July 7th 2006 - 06:03:25 PM | |
| name | HOBnob. | |
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fresh out the box....
from smallfish....... SOUNDHACKER 336 HOURS LATER CACTUS ISLAND CACT020 At long last, the next in Cactus Island's limited edition CD series lands, and I've been eagerly anticipating this one! Having provided a remix on Remote_'s 'Celestion' EP last year and following it up with the simply wonderful first release on Smallfish's own 3" label, Soundhacker now deliver this superb 4-track EP for Cactus. Anyone who's heard their previous work will know what to expect - crunchy, deep and atmospheric Electronica of the highest order. Complex rhythmic structures and exceptional programming guide you through the shimmering tracks that weave and flow with dark beauty. Musically strong, the cuts ar specifically designed to play with your senses and the strength of production really shines through. Just check 'Phxone' for some serious sound manipulation and cleverly edited spoken vocals... dislocating and very, very fine indeed. The way it builds up from the break halfway through is beautiful and the seething sounds just rock. If you're a fan of electronic music at all, you're going to adore this gem of a release. One of the finest in the series so far? You betcha! Get in there quick though because, as usual, we only have a small quantity available. Highly recommended. | |
| date | Friday, July 7th 2006 - 12:35:04 PM | |
| name | Hobnob | |
| url | http://www.sutemos.net/en/reviews | |
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Artist: Maps And Diagrams
Album: Antennas And Signals Label: Moamoo Style: IDM/Electronic | |
| date | Saturday, July 1st 2006 - 12:46:59 AM | |
| name | Hobnob | |
| url | http://www.sutemos.net/lt/reviews | |
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Tai, kad Maps & Diagrams iš manęs vėl gavo 10 balų, tavęs turbūt nestebina. Juk tiek duodu praktiškai viskam prie ko jis prisiliečia, tačiau tikrai ne todėl, kad jis pakliuvo į visas tris Intelligent Toys dalis ir yra šioks toks Sutemos.net rezidentas. Taip yra todėl, kad myliu jo muziką, myliu ir tai, kad jis nesikeičia. Jo muzika visad užima kvapą.
Taigi, mano grotuve naujausias ketvirtasis Tim Martin albumas Antennas And Signals, kuris visai neseniai pasirodė Japonijos įrašų kompanijoje Moamoo, kurioje pernai buvo perleisti du Pub nuostabūs darbai. Nudžiungu, kad jis nesikeičia ir klausytojui leidžia dar kartą panerti į patį patį gražiausią IDM sapną. Šiuo metu Maps & Diagrams man yra vienas mėgstamiausių IDM atlikėjų, kurie (visų džiaugsmui) nesivargina kiekviename albume būti vis kitokiu ir tokių būdų prarasti seną, bet galbūt surasti naują gerbėjų kuokštą. Aš su malonumu jo klausausi nuo pat pirmojo albumo ir jo kelyje (mano akimis) nebuvo krizių, nebuvo nieko, kas man nepatiktų. Jis šaudo širdies skausmą sukeliančiais šoviniais. Ir tai daro labai taikliai. Šis albumas ne išimtis, Timas su tokia pat nuotaika, tokiu pat ritmu, tokiom pat emocijom, tačiau neatsibostančiai groja ir 2006-ais. Tiesa, šiame albume yra šiek tiek mažiau ritmo – daugiau grožio ir ramybės. Albumas vientisas kaip vėjas, tyras kaip ašara, gražus kaip Jos/Jo akys, malonus kaip ilgai laukto brangaus žmogaus prisilietimas. Jis ir vėl nepakartojamas. Neaprašomas žodžiais. | |
| date | Sunday, June 18th 2006 - 10:06:55 AM | |
| name | Hobnob | |
| url | http://www.sutemos.net/lt/reviews | |
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Tai, kad Maps & Diagrams iš manęs vėl gavo 10 balų, tavęs turbūt nestebina. Juk tiek duodu praktiškai viskam prie ko jis prisiliečia, tačiau tikrai ne todėl, kad jis pakliuvo į visas tris Intelligent Toys dalis ir yra šioks toks Sutemos.net rezidentas. Taip yra todėl, kad myliu jo muziką, myliu ir tai, kad jis nesikeičia. Jo muzika visad užima kvapą.
Taigi, mano grotuve naujausias ketvirtasis Tim Martin albumas Antennas And Signals, kuris visai neseniai pasirodė Japonijos įrašų kompanijoje Moamoo, kurioje pernai buvo perleisti du Pub nuostabūs darbai. Nudžiungu, kad jis nesikeičia ir klausytojui leidžia dar kartą panerti į patį patį gražiausią IDM sapną. Šiuo metu Maps & Diagrams man yra vienas mėgstamiausių IDM atlikėjų, kurie (visų džiaugsmui) nesivargina kiekviename albume būti vis kitokiu ir tokių būdų prarasti seną, bet galbūt surasti naują gerbėjų kuokštą. Aš su malonumu jo klausausi nuo pat pirmojo albumo ir jo kelyje (mano akimis) nebuvo krizių, nebuvo nieko, kas man nepatiktų. Jis šaudo širdies skausmą sukeliančiais šoviniais. Ir tai daro labai taikliai. Šis albumas ne išimtis, Timas su tokia pat nuotaika, tokiu pat ritmu, tokiom pat emocijom, tačiau neatsibostančiai groja ir 2006-ais. Tiesa, šiame albume yra šiek tiek mažiau ritmo – daugiau grožio ir ramybės. Albumas vientisas kaip vėjas, tyras kaip ašara, gražus kaip Jos/Jo akys, malonus kaip ilgai laukto brangaus žmogaus prisilietimas. Jis ir vėl nepakartojamas. Neaprašomas žodžiais. | |
| date | Sunday, June 18th 2006 - 09:59:51 AM | |
| name | Raymond | |
| url | http://www.tesselate.me.uk/reviews/issue28/maps.htm | |
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from the tesselater:
The man behind Cactus Island recordings drops a full lengther on Moamoo under his Maps and Diagrams alias. LET’S GO! "Sergels torga" takes you to the deepest and smoothest data mine in this quadrant, and then kicks you out instantly. Short but sweet. "Just beyond trastmassen" relays the messages through a filter of translucent swelling blocks, whilst a Day-Glo bulb packed with breaking beats and crystal stressing callings, accompanies a tick heavy beat pattern which smiles at you as it dissolves into the porous ground below. Excellent stuff. "The same day, yesterday" is the unheard soundtrack to a particle stream emanating from the middle of nowhere. Subtle acoustic strums and washing cascades of octagon shaped shards, piece together to form a hard and rigid structure which the robots just love to sway along to, whilst "lumen landscapes" drops an ambient static introduction, which slowly recompiles itself into a more intricate pattern. Potent beats carved from porcelain, interlock with circling audio scrapes and combine to form a shape shifting bubble of glitching information which has nowhere to go. Grab your data stick and rescue the little one. Superb track. "People of the valley" is simple and carefully structured to draw you in, with bass heavy depressions and ear stitching magic that pile into each other to create a click snap injection with a smooth underlying melody of clarity. "Fiber bundles" delves into your onboard creation banks and flicks a few around to cause memories of glowing hillsides and sandwiches which have been invaded by sand, but still are readily consumed. Playful and thought inducing track. "You just don’t get enough” is another quick mission into the smooth edged playground of moulded platforms and disappearing landscapes, with a thick buttery layer of technological smilings which keeps it all good. "Suisai" is the pattern you see in the sky after a days worth of plane infiltrations, but this time it’s encoded itself into a huge block of rotating patterns which break the cloud coverage in this pixilated world. Crunches laced with attacking beats crumble and crash together whilst a spring induced syrup coats everything in a clear but comforting layer of protection. Check this one out. "Antennas and signals" is a fresh cd of electronica which holds the passport to unseen worlds. It's full of hinged pathways, blinking readouts and digitized visuals which meld together to create everything which is quality on this release. This was a good one to hear. Definetly recommended. | |
| date | Sunday, June 18th 2006 - 09:40:09 AM | |
| name | Hobnob | |
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Weave has one of them 3" CDs out on that label. You know. That Crocodile Islands label. Or whatever. The baby CD people. You know.....oh go on help me here!!!! It's more electronic music, somewhere between Plaid & a spectral oriental head massage. One of the sweetest things I've heard today is second track 'Speculum'. I could just imagine this as a backing for a captivating Bjork ballad. Ltd to 250 suckers. Buy now or weep later!
from Norman Records, about Weave - Inbetweeen: | |
| date | Friday, June 2nd 2006 - 05:02:25 PM | |
| name | Hobnob | |
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Richtea - next friday. | |
| date | Thursday, May 25th 2006 - 06:30:41 PM | |
| name | Richtea | |
| richyvk@gmail.com | ||
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Any ideas on when inbetween will be available :) | |
| date | Thursday, May 25th 2006 - 12:05:19 AM | |
| name | tim diagram | |
| url | http://angryape.com/reviews/2006/05/weave-inbetween | |
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this just in from the angry apes:
Weave - Inbetween [Cactus Island] In 2005, Barry Leake and his Weave project released one of the best (but most criminally overlooked) albums of the year, when Cactus Island released Of The Nature Tone. Combining traces of hip hop, jazz and electronica, Leake created a fairly unique sound in the process. Returning with a four track of pristine electronics, Inbetween once again touches on the live instrumentation of his amazing debut with digital sorcery behind the controls. The first song on the EP Hadajuda kicks things off in true Weave style, based around live drumming and thoughtful synths, Leake adds the occasional crackle effect over a loop of clarinet. From here things go ambient in the sublime Speculum, with subtle pianos, picked strings of an acoustic guitar and plenty of atmospheric sounds. Similar in sections to the work of Early Pedro, the tune fuses orchestral parts with crispy beats and detailed drum programming. Likewise, Vertu is a gorgeous composition of harps and double bass, with the electronic side of things injecting glitches and stuttered beats. Final song Gusty rounds things off nicely, dipping into hip hop like a lost Dr Octagon instrumental the song is completely upbeat and utterly fun. Unlike most of his peers, Weave combines the warmth and depths of organic instrumentation with the slickness of contemporary electronic production. Inbetween is one of the finest EP's of the year - don't let this one slip you by. By Andy Harrison | |
| date | Wednesday, May 24th 2006 - 05:01:25 PM | |
| name | ylid | |
| url | http://www.last.fm/music/Ylid | |
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the above link will take you to all of ylid's music on last.fm. pretty much all releases up there for preview (full length).
suggestion: market research has shown that Ylid's music has increased the intelligence of pre-born child in their mother's womb. Further reports indicate, however, that it incites radicalism in the susceptable. It is suggested that the music is played with caution, especially around radical infants and even more so around the pre-born who will enter the world as precocious radicals. | |
| date | Tuesday, May 23rd 2006 - 10:58:18 AM | |
| name | Plopmoo Ergo | |
| url | http://www.artuniongroup.co.jp/moamoo/artmoa003e.htm | |
comments |
Antennas and Signals is
released on the 17th may in Japan. Distribution via Cargo in the UK shortly after. | |
| date | Monday, May 15th 2006 - 10:35:29 PM | |
| name | Francois | |
| francois@etherreal.com | ||
| url | http://www.etherreal.com | |
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thanks for the link whoever you are...
(also received this morning my 'Lark Descending' copy, nice one you've done, Rob) | |
| date | Thursday, May 11th 2006 - 10:07:19 AM | |
| name | re::::view_s | |
| url | http://www.etherreal.com/magazine/disques/?label=cactusisland | |
| date | Wednesday, May 10th 2006 - 06:46:02 PM | |
| name | re_view ::::s | |
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http://www.etherreal.com/magazine
/disques/?file=broca_minuep http://www.etherreal.com/magazine /disques/?file=nautilis_stonchep http://www.etherreal.com/magazine/ disques/?file=sabi_nebuloussights | |
| date | Wednesday, May 10th 2006 - 06:41:56 PM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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Hi Jane, My spunktronic goodies dropped through my letterbox just this morning. Not had time to digest them yet but much thanks to spunktronic & Ylid.
Glad to hear his lordship's tan is coming on. Why didn't he take you with him? I would rather be sipping cocktails with you on the beach I'm sure. Does he look good in a bikini? | |
| date | Tuesday, May 9th 2006 - 11:36:00 AM | |
| name | Jane (Secretary of Ylid) | |
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My lordship tells me that his sun tan is coming on nicely and that he has assurances from the relevant authorities that 'The Lark Descending' shall be distributed post-haste. He also asked me to thank you for your patience in what has been a traumatic time for everyone involved.
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| date | Friday, April 28th 2006 - 01:44:41 PM | |
| name | Jane (Secretary of Ylid) | |
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My lordship tells me that his sun tan is coming on nicely and that he has assurances from the relevant authorities that 'The Lark Descending' shall be distributed post-haste. He also asked me to thank you for your patience in what has been a traumatic time for everyone involved.
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| date | Friday, April 28th 2006 - 01:44:39 PM | |
| name | tim diagram | |
| url | http://www.sutemos.net/en/reviews;gid,461 | |
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nautilis_stonch review here. | |
| date | Wednesday, April 26th 2006 - 05:45:17 PM | |
| name | bod | |
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...maybe it's a double-double bluff and you've now been jupped into buying extra stuff...ho ho ;-).
nah...it's a new small label - have faith, brother. ...it's almost as bad as getting things sent from france...ho hum. | |
| date | Wednesday, April 26th 2006 - 04:30:17 PM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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Hi Bod, A drinking buddy at last. So no sign of the Lark yet. I e-mailed spunktronic about 5 or 6 times, no reply. I went and paid for all the other releases after Ylids e-mail hoping that they would all be on their way but nothing, nowt, at least you got a pizza menu. I think my gas bill is due. Let me know if anything turns up. Bruce | |
| date | Wednesday, April 26th 2006 - 01:38:06 PM | |
| name | bod | |
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bruce, the only thing that come through my letter box is a pizza menu...i'm staying on the soft drinks.... | |
| date | Wednesday, April 26th 2006 - 01:32:45 PM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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Oh, I think I had a good night, the last I remember is putting Donna Summer - I Feel Love on the jukebox. Any signs of Bod or Ylid. No replies or packages yet. My head really hurts. It would be better if the Lark arrived. Ylid? Bruce | |
| date | Wednesday, April 26th 2006 - 12:25:26 PM | |
| name | aghost | |
| url | http://www.inpuj.net | |
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♥ INPUJ FOR LIFE ! ♥ | |
| date | Wednesday, April 26th 2006 - 01:46:29 AM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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I was standing at the bar, where were you? A coupla pints of Guinness followed by another whisky & Drambuie, now onto vodka & ginger beer. Lovely. But lonely. bartender. | |
| date | Tuesday, April 25th 2006 - 03:17:59 PM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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Bod have you had anything in the post? I'm already on my fourth whisky & Drambuie, with ice. I'm going to regret this. | |
| date | Tuesday, April 25th 2006 - 12:45:28 PM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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see I'm drunk already I meant Pod. Did I? | |
| date | Tuesday, April 25th 2006 - 12:37:19 PM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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To paraphrase Diana Ross, I'm Still Waiting. Guess that is the first and last time Diana Ross will get a mention on Cactus Island Forum/Chat. Hey Ylid, any news on the Lark. No wait, pour yourself another first, I mean priorities right, I'm off to get drunk myself. I expect a slurred reply. Bruce. Bod do you fancy a pint? | |
| date | Tuesday, April 25th 2006 - 12:36:02 PM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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Hi Ylid, Thanks for the reply and reassurance that you are well, that is until the hangover kicks in. I'm guessing that you will have to sell all the CD's available to finance your drinking spree. After your e-mail I've gone out and bought the other CD's in the series just so you can have another cocktail.
Keep making the music. Thanks | |
| date | Friday, April 21st 2006 - 01:14:21 PM | |
| name | Ylid | |
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turns out it was all a big money making skam. im now sat in guantanamo with a coctail. adios sucker!
joke. no, i think that duncan, the owner of spunktronics, was a little overwhelmed by the influx of orders. he has now, thankfully, got them all ready to dsitribute. so no worries! i havn't even got a copy yet. i've never even heard the music. i hope it's worth all the wait. if not, i suggest you use the packaging as loo roll and the cd as a background for one of those shiny clocks. bruce and pod, thank you... | |
| date | Friday, April 21st 2006 - 10:52:09 AM | |
| name | bod | |
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hey bruce - i paid for a copy of this around then too and no sign of my copy either = looks dodgy, don't it...what's happening ylid? | |
| date | Thursday, April 20th 2006 - 10:48:43 PM | |
| name | Bruce | |
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Hi, Has anyone tried to purchase the Lark Ascending CD yet? I bought one on the first weekend of the month, paid by Paypal, and still not received it. Is it out? has anyone else had any problems? I'd like it along with the other CD's on the label but I'm holding off until I know what is happening. It was released the same day as the Static Caravan Ylid/Matthew EP. Tried to contact Ylid & spunktronic to no avail. help. Bruce | |
| date | Thursday, April 20th 2006 - 01:54:17 PM | |
| name | Matthew Rozeik | |
| url | http://www.matthewrozeik.com | |
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This in from Highpoint Lowlife records...
"Hola! We have an excellent free new download album for you, a wee collection of remixes of Matthew Rozeik's "Oh Lord Give Me Another Brain". The track originally appeared on a compilation web release from Cactus Island in 2004 called "Stop, Look, Wave", and has now be remixed by AJ Cookson, d_rradio, Bauri, Nadir, Maps And Diagrams, DBMG-RAF, Ylid, Yellow6, Richie Phoe The Boatswain and Tom Mansi. Download it from www.highpointlowlife.com" | |
| date | Tuesday, April 18th 2006 - 03:11:26 PM | |
| name | Muntak | |
| url | http://www.highpointlowlife.com/ | |
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http://www.highpointlowlife.com/
remixes of Oh Lord.... in a zip file/enjoy. | |
| date | Monday, April 17th 2006 - 09:45:16 AM | |
| name | tim diagram | |
| url | http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6176491654107670145 | |
| date | Friday, April 14th 2006 - 03:47:12 PM | |
| name | tim diagram | |
| url | http://www.angryape.com/reviews/2006/04/sabi-nebulous-sights | |
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review up ere. | |
| date | Thursday, April 13th 2006 - 08:12:50 PM | |
| name | Johan | |
| url | http://www.u-cover.com/mailorder/description.php?II=3500&UID=20060411131833194.128.20.152 | |