August 18, 2010
Justin Bieber, 800% Slower = Ambient Masterpiece
J. BIEBZ – U SMILE 800% SLOWER by Shamantis
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July 15, 2010
Video : Mr. Invisible × Native Instruments
Last month, Mr. Invisible shot two videos in Los Angeles demonstrating the new Maschine beat machine and X1 controller from Native Instruments. Mr. Invisible Performing Live with Maschine Justin Aswell Maschine Solo Mr. Invisible is: • Justin Aswell (MC, production) • Ill-Use (MC. production) • Marley Carroll (DJ) Mr. Invisible’s newly-revamped website (beta) has just […]
read moreJune 28, 2010
Video : Mr. Invisible L.A. Roundup
June has been insane, which accounts for the lack of updates / Melanaster news as of late. We’ll be back soon in full-force, new & improved. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been going on with my other projects: • Mr. Invisible spent a week in L.A. earlier this month as part of our sponsorship […]
read moreMay 29, 2010
Selected : Stephan Bodzin
Stephan Bodzin is an experimental electronic artist and minimal techno producer from Bremen, Germany. He started a label called HERZBLUT, and in 2007 released a full-length album called Liebe Ist. My fascination with minimal house and techno is all so new, but it continues to grow daily. Especially when I encounter tracks like this. Stephan […]
read moreMay 25, 2010
Music Video : Bjork – It’s In Our Hands (Marley Carroll Remix)
New companion music video for Marley’s remix of Björk’s “It’s In Our Hands,” which appears on The Remixes.
read moreMarch 20, 2010
Ephemera : Keepon
Keepon is an interactive robotic toy designed to be used in social and behavioral therapy. His simple interactions can aid in developing communication in kids with autism or developmental disorders. He’s something of a YouTube celebrity (he stars in Spoon’s “Don’t You Evah” Video), but this simple drum exercise is my favorite demonstration.
read moreMarch 17, 2010
MountainX Feature on Asheville’s Electronic Music Scene
Last week, The MountainX ran a cover feature called “The Body Electric,” focused on Asheville’s burgeoning electronic music scene. The articles cover Asheville’s place in the world of electronic music (The Body Electric), the subgenres and styles of DJing (DJ Heroics) and the critical role of promoters and venues in growing the scene (Predicting the […]
read moreJanuary 9, 2010
Ephemera : NPR on the Loudness Wars
NPR has done a great job of summarizing the loudness wars in this article. The infographic [.pdf] is beautiful, even if it documents the degradation of audio quality over the last thirty years. The backlash against excessive compression and loudness has already begun (see: fans petition remastering of Metallica’s Death Magnetic). Hopefully in time we […]
read moreJanuary 3, 2010
New Release : Marley Carroll – The Remixes
The Remixes is finally here. This long-awaited EP features six glitchy reimaginings by Marley Carroll and gorgeous high-res album artwork by Johan Stenbeck. Can’t see the email form? Click here for the download page. The album is available for free download. Just enter your email address in the form above; the download will start immediately. […]
read moreDecember 29, 2009
Melanaster Records’ YouTube Channel Is Now Live
Subscribe to the new Melanaster Records YouTube channel! Two videos, more on the way.
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