Lilienthal - Zealectronic Pink 7"
(Zeal)
Lusine Icl - Zealectronic Blue 7"
(Zeal)
Both of these 7"s are part of the Zealectronic
electronic 7" series. Zeal Records have previously
brought us releases from Whip, Rothko, and Hopewell,
but with this series they turn their focus on
interesting electronic artists.
Lilienthal (a.k.a. Arrow Kleeman) combines smooth,
almost clinical electronic textures and strong
rhythms, informed by a wide variety of influences,
into a composition that is simultaneously groovy and
staid. The result is, not surprisingly, unique--and
inhabits an area not unlike the more atmospheric
elements of Mouse on Mars (as heard on their Glam LP).
Lusine Icl brings us the stronger of the two 7"s in
the series. Jeff McIlwain (a.k.a. Lusine Icl), has a
more stripped down and abrupt approach in comparison
to Lilienthal (although quite similar in many other
ways). The stuttering beats on "Dovetail" punctuate
the low-lying bass and electronic gurgle, and
eventually propel the song into another level. This
ability to propel the song forward is what makes
Lusine Icl stand out next to other experimental
electronic artists who are content to let their
compositions remain on one level.
Both 7"s in the series introduce artists who are
without a doubt worth watching. These artists
represent an ever growing contemporary electronic
experimental scene that has and (if these 7"s are any
indication) will continue to produce many interesting
new sounds. The Zealectronic series seems to be a
perfect place to look for the very best of these
artists.
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