Elektron's new product

Swedish electronic music machine makers Elektron today released a new teaser for their upcoming product in the form of a video showing a record player with a flexi disc playing sounds from the product.

The message is clear: There is something RETRO about the product. In this business retro most often means analog, and judging from the sounds displayed here much points to that it's some type of new analog synth box they have been cooking up. It's nice with a little bit of teasing, but honestly, why don't just come right out and tell us what it is? Would that really seriously damage the impact this product will have on the market and the sale hype they're gonna achieve. Especially after the ridiculously hyped release of the Octatrack, which then took a very long time to turn up in stores and then even longer before it really was a stable product. If it's a cool and useful product they have, I'm sure everybody will love it, if not, no ad fueled hype in hell is gonna make it any better.

Orbital live on radio

Really good quality video of Orbital performing live on radio. Some fantastic close ups of their gear. Almost worth a look even if you're not that into Orbital, just for the gear shots. And I love the fact that they wear their trademark headtorches even if the studio is brightly lit. I kind of want to think that they always wear them; on the train, in the supermarket, in bed. Great for black outs.

Demdike Stare

Something for Halloween. Demdike Stare live at the Boiler Room.

Conrad Schnitzler live 1979

After a brisk Sunday walk today in the company of Conrad Schnitzler's amazing 1973 album Rot, I went on the prowl for interesting Con-related clips on youtube and quickly stumbled on this "Space Concert" from 1979. Astonishing as always from Schnitzler.

Do the Front 242

Quite an unusual one from Front 242 this one. A live (tv?) version of Commando Mix with some lyrics from Don't Crash thrown in for good measure. And the bullet proof vests. And the dancing. The dancing, the dancing.

Front 242 "Headhunter"

Front 242 was always very keen on projecting a hard, menacing image on stage. Funny that they didn't seem at all as self conscious when it came to videos. Like in this one from 1988's classic "Headhunter".

Girl U Want

Today is Devo day it seems.

Secret Agent Man

Devo in brilliantly screwed up video.

Cabaret Voltaire

The Cabs live on Spanish TV in 1983. Slightly too good picture quality ... But wonderful audio. And check out Richard H Kirks Juno-6 (or is it a 60) and tape recorder.