Browse by Label: SKAM (UK)

Artist:	NMB ALLSTARS
Title:	Bolton 8 EP
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	NMB 002EP

"Almost two years since their first fully fledged 12", the reclusive North Manc Beds [NMB Allstars] return with more bedroom bug[A] beats. The freaked out crew are attaining new levels of agoraphobia, one member (Chuck Rock) has not moved outside of a 500m radius of his bedroom for almost two years, but his self engineered WAN maintains contact with the outside world. The Bolton 8 EP is a tribute to the history of mass transportation intrinsically linked to the industrial revolution and the North of England. Most of the NMB have travelled on GM Buses Day Saver tickets foremost of their natural lives, apart from when you could buy the 'Big Orange, Bury Slice'."

Artist:	NORTH MANCHESTER BEDROOM ALLSTARS
Title:	Nwh2o EP
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	NMB 003EP

Third 12" release by the NMB Allstars crew. The North Manchester Bedroom Allstars is a transient association of humans who own bedrooms in North Manchester. The bedroom is often the site for unequalled creativity and experimentation in sound, graphics of metaphysical nature. The output of NMB is not controlled by format, media or time. Thunderous, oppressive, heavy, scrawling and terrifyingly dark electronics. It's not that they are secretive, they just want to be left alone!

Artist:	TEAM DOYOBI
Title:	Push Chairs For Grown Ups
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	SKA 016CD

"Debut full EP after a split with the unfraggable Req on FatCat and a few tracks on the Sofa Variations (Sofa), Chihuahuas and Chinese Noodles (555), Digital Space (Lovebytes), and Attitude (Tigerbeat6) comps for this Leeds based duo. An interesting mix of lo-bit melody fragments (SID-chip possibly?) hemming traditional post-digital electro crunch and occasional Panasonic-like brown noise filtered percussion. Songs tend to loop on a bit without any real development per se but, well, if that's the only thing to comment on we're doing quite OK. Moderately fresh and surprisingly dancefloor ready given the climate. Sharp." -- Hrvatski.

Artist:	TEAM DOYOBI
Title:	Push Chairs For Grown Ups
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	SKA 016RCD

"In 2003 Skam released a limited edition (of 1000 copies) 12" version of this release containing 6 remixes of tracks taken from Team Doyobi's Push Chairs For Grown Ups EP. This CD version contains the same 6 mixes plus 3 extra mixes, including the remix by Mego artist Hecker, which we had to remove from the vinyl version because the cutting engineer feared that it would destroy the head of the cutting lathe." With remixes by: Autechre, SND, Made, Ryo Co, Hot Troche and the unbelievable Birmingham (Dummy Run), plus the CD exclusive mixes from: Beige, Wevie Stonder and Hecker. Limited to 1000 copies worldwide.

Artist:	MEAM
Title:	Meam
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD/DVD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKA 019CD

"Playing around where image, sound, and choreography collide. Meam are responsible for the (Skam) web site visuals, a/v sets, and much much more... one member has been working with Bola for the last 3 years both in still, and animation. Not only do you get the usual very high quality electronica but also a superb 20 minute DVD with each format. Warning -- DVD contains strobing, with extra color, and is multi-regional. File next to: Squarepusher/Bola/Aphex." Note: the DVD is "multi-regional" PAL format,which means it will not play on normal NTSC players in North America; should play on most computers...

Artist:	WEVIE STONDER
Title:	Kenyan Harry
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	SKA 023CD

"New EP from Skam pranksters Wevie Stonder. This 7 track shocker takes Wevie's quest to the next level with tracks described as 'an underground tale of true life on the mean streets of Hove', 'a cheese shop is visited, raided & fully electronically enhanced by deadly dance-floor mayhem'. 'A torn page from an antique Indian diary brought eerily bock to life' and in the case of last track 'The Rooney Man...', 'a late night alley fight between a drunk man & a cucumber'."

Artist:	FREEFORM
Title:	Wildcat
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	SKA 024CD

"To record Wildcat Simon Pyke moved his studio 'The Freefarm' to a new venue on the south coast of England. Detached from the civilization of London and positioned 15 bracing steps from the sea it was the perfect place to rediscover the joys of vocal gymnastics and beach-comb beats. Freeform strives for the perfect balance between hands on improvisation and good old traditional song melting. It's amazing what a lung full of fresh air and eye full of sunshine can do for the imagination. Get prepared for another excursion into junk funk utopia."

Artist:	SHADOW HUNTAZ
Title:	Vampire EP
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	SKA 025CD

"Shadowhuntaz are back with Vampire their new EP which spotlights K Eyes, an auxiliary member of Shadowhuntaz -- who lent his hand to 'American Dream' on the LP. The record also features a new version of 'Night', 'one of the 3 alternate versions we have for each track on Corrupt Data' explains Shadow 1, Non. They first arrived with a highly collectable EP on Plug Research, back in 2000, that ruffled both hip-hop and electronic feathers alike. Then, more recently, they have got together with Dutch soul mates Funckarma in an 'internet virtual studio' -- 'me in my lab in L.A. Funckarma on their own in Holland aka the hazehills' continues Non -- to tease out some truly progressive hip hop and the result is the album Corrupt Data."

Artist:	GESCOM
Title:	A1-B1
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	SKA 028.1EP

New Gescom EP set which will be released in 2 sets of three tracks each. A CD compiling all 6 tracks will follow shortly. Kind of a throwback to the old days, like in 1998 when Gescom released the famed "This" and "That" EPs. Those were mysterious and limited and not soon forgotten -- lesson learned. Gescom are essentially the Skam house-artist and we don't know who they are any more than you do. A non-official source referred to them in this way: "Incorrectly perceived as simply an Autechre side-project, Gescom in fact exists as a platform for a number of aligned artists to work in various different combinations, whilst remaining-otherwise-anonymous. Personnel in Gescom has varied from release to release and even track track."

Artist:	GESCOM
Title:	A1-D1
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKA 028CD

This is a CD compiling all 6 tracks of an EP set which will be released in two sets of three tracks each. Beginning its activities in the early '90s, the shadowy Gescom collective has released material shrouded in conjecture and just a wee bit of good fun. Gescom is the more dancefloor-friendly identity for a number of aligned artists to work in various different combinations while remaining otherwise anonymous. Personnel in Gescom has varied from release to release and even track to track, expressing interpretation and social interaction: music as a playground. The Gescom Foundation is a new linguistic object bending natural musics to the limit of their own elasticity. The confrontation between The Gescom Foundation and a natural music is the occasion to explore both musics' structures in a reciprocal movement, mirroring each one's associative features in the distorted image of the others' sound. This release comes straight from the labs of Gescom, six tracks. Soak it up and enjoy.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Skampler
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKA PLERCD

Reissue of this classic 1997 label sampler from Skam. Previously issued in the US on the Silent and long unavailable. Still packaged in a black jewel case with braille stickering. "Skampler is not only a CD only collection of the most sought after tracks from the first 8 releases from the highly collectable Skam label, but also a fine document of cutting edge British electronica. All of these tracks have been long deleted and this compilation is the only way to now access these tracks without paying out a small fortune to specialist dealers. There are also 3 exclusive tracks included and two mysterious extra tracks that are not named?unique and essential." Artists include: Lego Feet, Boards of Canada, Jega, Bola, Gescom, Freeform.

Artist:	ALDER & ELIUS
Title:	Parentalguidance
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 003CD

"Debut album from Skam's lone US-based offering, the duo of Justin 'Consecteteur' and Jesika, two greater Detroit area 'yoots obsessed (perhaps) with 80s dance pop, bleeps, basically all the good stuff. Quite lovely electro jams (on the soft side), assorted sonic tomfoolery abound, strict 8th note pulse programming, striking resonances, yes. A concept album of sorts to boot (not revealing... how... exactly), melancholic, well played, full of vigor, displaying substance. Another nail yanked out of the Skam coffin, so to speak. Gallant, brash. Living." -- Hrvatski.

Artist:	WEVIE STONDER
Title:	Drawing On Other People's Heads
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 006CD

"Imagine locking Boards of Canada, Ween and a sheet of LSD in a white padded room for 2 weeks... this could be the result. Wevie Stonder are Itchy Genius, Henry Music and M.C. Hat who joined Skam in 1999. The release of their infamous EP 'Eat Your Own Ears' followed a compendium of styles including cack, advanced music and dog interviews, receiving worldwide acclaim and several international trophies. Debut full length proper for Skam, Wevie Stonder combine electronic music, live instruments and unpredictable narrative."

Artist:	QUINOLINE YELLOW
Title:	Dol-Goy Assist.
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 008CD

Skam presents the long-awaited debut album from Luke Williams' Quinoline Yellow. Following the hugely popular Cyriack Parasol EP (SKA 021CD) this is the fourth Quinoline release on Skam, the earlier releases being the LMW Motors 3" CD (SMAK 111CD) and a contribution to the Smak series. This release comes housed in exceptionally nice packaging that (with the CD edition) includes a 32-page booklet featuring the carefully modified photographic work of one of Skam's better-known in-house designers.

Artist:	TEAM DOYOBI
Title:	Choose Your Own Adventure
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 009CD

"Updating a lost era when horror movies weren't 'ironic' and the directors knew how important the right synthetic soundtrack was. An era when 'progressive' was a word to cherish and musicians were sincere and serious in all their free-expressive ways. Team Doyobi have produced their long awaited second long player for Manchesters legendary Skam label. Choose Your Own Adventure is a modern conceptual album, a true journey from start to finish. As soon as the needle hits the record the listener it transferred into a world rooted within the fantasy and mythologies of a computerized new world. Where ancient psychedelic dreams mix with more futuristic ideals, immersing the listener between depths of serious modern electronic architectures. The fantasy landscapes accompanying the adventure in a 16 page full color booklet, bridge the gaps beautifully between abstraction and science fiction illustration. As does the Audio bridge points between electronica, progressive rock, computer based experimentation, academia, funk and fun. Neither retrospective nor nostalgic C.Y.O.A becomes Inappropriate as a lifestyle accompaniment, this album exudes freedom for the individual to shake loose to and trip out into the future. Land your mind through the dust clouds of their world, and travel safely along the rollercoaster ride of the collective Doyobi imagination. But always remember to Choose Your Own Adventure."

Artist:	SHADOW HUNTAZ
Title:	Corrupt Data (Instrumentals)
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	2x12"
Price:	$16.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 012-INSLP

"Skam records began 2004 by releasing Corrupt Data, the Shadowhuntaz first full length album, featuring the vocal work of 3 American mc's; Non Genetic, Dream and Breaff (with a guest appearance from K's Eyes) and the considerable production talents of Hollands Don and Roel Funcken (Funckarma). Following on from Corrupt Data and the subsequent 4 track EP release; Vampire, Skam are proud to release a strictly limited instrumental edition of Corrupt Data on double 12" vinyl, no fancy artwork, just Funckarmas' raw beats and atmospherics in the nude! No fuss and no mc's."

Artist:	SHADOW HUNTAZ
Title:	Corrupt Data
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 012CD

"Corrupt Data is the result of the internet being used the artistically...the Funckarma brothers picked up Shadowhuntaz record 'Medic' on Plugresearch in 2000 and were so impressed by the sound they heard that they emailed them and offered there ample abilities in production. After Shadowhuntaz heard only one CD of a few remixes from Funckarma, they knew the album was going to happen between these two teams of men. With the advent of Data file transferring using program such as aol, icq and msn messengers created virtual Lab. During this process the error Warning 'Corrupt data' was occasional hazzard thus the name of the album was born. In 15 months time the two Dutch brothers made 35 tracks with the 3 American MC's, without seeing or speaking each other. This experiment in global village recording resulted in a sound that is a perfect mix of electronic music with hip hop vocals.

       The first result is a seven inch on skam records, Manchester, being followed by the debut album Corrupt Data in January 2004, to be followed up by twelve inch. For more info Shadow Huntaz is a 3 person multi-regional assembly of M.C.'s, with one duty; To preserve the state of hip hop by any means necessary. With musical roots reaching further underground than liquid magma and lyrics with the heat to match. The Shadow Huntaz look at their place in hiphop as a para military organization, not militant, just conscience and with a sense of responsibility. The members are ranked in order of origin, the first being Shadow1 aka 'Breaff'. Based in Chicago, with the regional responsibility of Northeastern united states, Breaff's lyrical content can only be described as science non fiction with an uncontained non uniform style of delivery. The second member, Shadow2 aka 'Dream' is posted in the A.T.L. -Atlanta, GA. With the regional responsibility of the dirty south, 'Dream' code name Sabotoge is just that, an obstruction of normal operations. His lyrics will enter your mind causing a synaptic revolution, taking you to the darkest corners of your unconscious thought and not a moment to soon. Third is Shadow3 aka 'Non' based in Los Angeles with a regional responsibility of the west coast and beyond, including the 50th state. 'Non' is the spirit of the hungry MC incarnate, eating food for thought with a style that flips like pages in the book of life.

       If van Gogh was alive today and in Holland he would use his good ear to listen to what's emanating from Funckarma. One of the headleading musicians in electronic advanced music in the Netherlands. Soundscapes reverberate with a wall of melodies and echoes combined with complex crisp beat structures. The brothers Funcken, a sublime fusion of styles underpins their music as the esque percussion develops and becomes more complex. Cinematic music at it's most evocative. Call it electronic nuttiness that never fails to engage or abrasive, lush, haunting sound; a moving and viscerally intense evidence that Funckarma's music is full of emotion, mechanical, distorted and coming from a dark aesthetic funckarma material, displays more of 'intellectual appeal', requiring a certain barrier of entry to fully get into the music. trained ears and complete attention is definitely a requirement. sound to them is not a vehicle for there expression but in fact tools, mastered and use to make creations that are them selfs inspiration."

Artist:	MR 76IX
Title:	Hits of 76IX
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 013CD

Debut release by this unknown artist. "We have been preparing this album for human consumption for a while now. Meticulously trawling through countless CDrs and minidiscs of his music spanning many years and every conceivable subgenre to find the tracks we liked the best. It wasn't easy with so much material to choose from but, finally, here it is. This is the first release by Mr 76ix, for Skam or anyone else, and expands on the playfully punishing (and now infamous) live set that he delivered to an unsuspecting, pleasantly bemused audience in the Skam room at last years ATP festival. Following this album, will be another, and then another, and then..."

Artist:	FREEFORM
Title:	Outside In
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 014CD

Skam's longest-serving artist returns with his second full length release for the Skam label. Prolific London-based musician Simon Pykes has been sampled by the likes of Howie B. and has appeared everywhere: Skam, Warp, Worm Interface, Language (on Electric Kingdom as Nudge), Law and Auder, Nonplace, Quatermass, Sub Rosa, etc. Freeform is a "non-linear" electronician, experimenting with and investigating every aspect of what electronic music is and should be. Pykes' releases flirt with ambient, electronica, techno, dub and industrial and have proven to be enduring records that helped to usher along the inception of IDM. This new album is a unique cocktail that sees Pykes more junk-funk infused and folky, developing the styles displayed on last years' summer-themed Wildcat EP.

Artist:	BOLA
Title:	Gnayse
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 015CD

"In the scheme of things there are a number of electronic artists now who have, by releasing quality album after quality album become modern-day classic electronic artists. Darrell Fitton (aka Bola), although he'd never admit it, is one of these alongside Autechre, Boards Of Canada, Plaid and Aphex Twin. The reason you probably know little about Bola is that he's easily the most reclusive of these, though we'd argue that his music is equal, if not better in terms of form and beauty. Bola hails from Rochdale the same northern town as Gracie Fields and Autechre who, incidentally, introduced Darrell to the Skam label (Autechre that is, not Gracie). They also collaborated on another Skam project, Gescom, but where friends Autechre perhaps reflect the industrial heritage of Rochdale in their uncompromising compositions, Bola's sound is that of the surrounding hills, moors, streams, canals. Something more gentle and thoughtful (an interesting contradiction considering his studio's in the centre of town).

Gnayse is the third Bola album following on from Soup and Fyuti. We reckon it's the most complete -- one of those perfect albums with a beginning, middle and an end, 'Soup's a bit na�ve to say the least' explains Darrell of his earlier work. 'I hope people think I have gone forward, I might be going backwards'. A statement from Darrell that unintentionally sums up the timelessness of Bola's music in fact he listens to hardly any contemporary music, 'I'm a jazz head -- that's what I listen to, jazz and classical. I don't really listen to electronica at all.' Mind, we advise you not to take Darrell's advice and if you listen to any electronica listen to Bola."

Artist:	VA
Title:	0161
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 0161CD

A collection of bands from Manchester associated with the IDM label of the moment, Skam. The previous CD compilation from label, Skampler, featured tracks from their often impossible to find 12" releases; this one features all exclusive tracks, from: Mild Man Jan, Jackfear, Gescom (Autechre), The Fall, Bola, Martian Tin Can, Jega, V/VM, The Renegrades, Audiomontage, Datathief, O'Natural, Yunx & Professional Broxburn. This label is burning with momentum as the logical successor to Warp & Rephlex for the throne of hipness in the experimental electronic field, and this comp is a tremendous intro to the aggressively out, pulse-pushing sounds being emitted from Skam. Acid-burned weirdbeats, post-Squarepusher programming insanity and an overall thrilling vibe of adventuresome sound are all prevalent here.

Artist:	MR 76IX
Title:	Hits of 76IX Part 2
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 016CD

The second release from this frenetic, unknown Skam electronic artist. This is the follow-up to his fierce Hits of 76IX Part 1 release. Infamous for his totally insane live performances, these are more rumbling, skittering, palpitation-inducing rave tracks from the MR 76IX archives for your listening and toe-tapping pleasure. On installment #2, the emphasis has shifted slightly to include some of MR 76IX's more melodic moments, but don't panic, that doesn't mean he's neglected his ability to bang out the beats. This CD version of the album also contains a bonus track, "Dancing Slags," which wasn't included on the vinyl version.

Artist:	MR 76IX
Title:	Hits of 76IX Part 2
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$16.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 016LP

Double LP version -- these are limited advance promo copies, could be gone in a minute.The second release from this frenetic, unknown Skam electronic artist. Infamous for his totally insane live performances, these are more rumbling, skittering, palpitation-inducing rave tracks from the MR 76IX archives for your listening and toe-tapping pleasure. Presented in simple, hand-finished packaging, this is the no-nonsense approach to releasing electronic music. "Second blistering set from Mr 76. 17 tracks of pure tweaked electronic warehouse killers, from AFX-styled jackhammer 4/4 to mashed breakbeat acid and tumbling hardcore variations. This is just classic Skam." -- Boomkat.

Artist:	WEVIE STONDER
Title:	The Wooden Horse of Troy
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 017CD

The second full-length release from UK's Wevie Stonder for Skam. Resonating like a shrill comedy trumpet-tooting merrily amidst a cacophony of bottom-end trombone parps, Itchy Genius, Henry Music and M.C. Hat are back to set the prat among the pigeons of oddpop music. Wevie Stonder combine electronic music, live instruments and unpredictable narrative: imagine locking Boards of Canada, Ween and a sheet of LSD in a white padded room for two weeks... this could be the result. Bigger, badder, and more idiotic than ever, this is the sound of men at the peak of their creative disabilities. Call it what you like, snertcore, joketronica, git hop, it's the Stonder-sound, and it's more original than a five-legged otter in a pith helmet.

Artist:	SHADOW HUNTAZ
Title:	Valley of the Shadow
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 018CD

Valley of the Shadow is the follow-up to last year's critically-acclaimed debut Corrupt Data on Skam. Blending hints of Warp-era Antipop Consortium, with the big beats of Prefuse 73 into a singular huge sound, Shadow Huntaz is a three-person underground multi-regional U.S. assembly of M.C.s, with one duty: to preserve the state of hip-hop by any means necessary. With musical roots reaching further underground than liquid magma and lyrics with the heat to match, the Shadow Huntaz look at their place in hip-hop as a para-military organization; not militant, but with a sense of responsibility. Shadow Huntaz are M.C.s Breaf from Chicago, Dream from Atlanta, Non from L.A. and the Dutch production team of the Funcken brothers (better known as Funckarma) who match dark, gritty underground hip-hop with the best and most intriguing aspects of futuristic electronics.

Artist:	TEAM DOYOBI
Title:	The Kphanapic Fragments
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 019CD

This is the third full-length album from prolific Leeds-based producers Alex Peverett and Chris Gladwin. On the whole, it's a slightly more gentle and less bumpy journey when compared to 2004's Choose Your Own Adventure, a sentiment that is also reflected in the stunning hand-drawn illustrations by Oliver Redding that make up the album's cover artwork. Make no mistake, there are still plenty of bleeps, whirls, zaps and cartoon-busyness to satisfy any '80s glitch prankster -- but the tracks seem grounded with smooth, seamless rhythms for a nice, consistent listen. The fact that Alex and Chris now live on opposite sides of the world doesn't seem to be slowing their work rate down, if anything, the opposite is the case. 2007 could well be a busy year for Team Doyobi, and apparently, their fourth album is already almost in the bag, along with various other "conceptual projects." They are certainly keeping themselves, and Skam, very busy indeed.

Artist:	BOLA
Title:	Shapes
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 020CD

Shapes is the fourth Bola album from Darrell Fitton following on from his now-classic, Gnayse. These tracks were first released as a triple 12" package shortly after Bola's first full length album Soup in 1999. The release was simply packaged with no artist or label credits, just a white shape on a black background on each of the labels. There were just over 300 copies released worldwide so, not surprisingly, it came and went quickly, and has become a release much sought after by the collectors. We always felt that the tracks deserved a wider audience so recently we blew the dust off the DAT tape, had the tracks remastered, added three bonus tracks for good measure, including two unreleased tracks written during the same period, and here's the result: the Shapes CD. Please note, we will not be releasing a version of this album on vinyl. This will be the only format available for this release.

Artist:	MR 76IX
Title:	3 (Minority of 1)
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 021CD

This is the third release from this thrillingly unpredictable, unknown Skam electronic artist. This is the follow-up to his fierce Hits of 76ix Part 2 release. Infamous for his totally insane live performances, 3 (Minority of 1) sees Mr 76ix dabbling with dark and thunderingly manic rave tracks as well as dipping into some clattering weirdo melodics here and there, all squashed into a free-flowing collection of tunes that will leave you mesmerized and all gooey-like. Unlike his previous releases which were selected from the artist's vast back archive, these tracks are all brand-spanking new. Brace yourself for 18 tracks of relentless rhythm and melody abuse.

Artist:	BOLA
Title:	Kroungrine
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 022CD

The new official Bola full-length arrives after a long wait, following 2004's slick and calm Gnayse. Kroungrine is Bola's fourth proper studio full-length (or, the fifth, if you count 2006's Shapes), filling out the puzzling/thrilling stable of releases that also includes 1998's IDM classic, Soup and 2001's synthy and melodic Fyuti. What Kroungrine sounds like is anyone's guess, but it drops like chewy beef and overcooked roasties. It has a crunch and fullness that satisfies and leaves you feeling truly replenished and unable to move, except maybe for just playing again, using that just-barely reachable remote control. And by the way, Kroungrine refers to "crown green bowls," a variant of lawn bowls played in the north of England. The "crown" is a very slight mound in the middle of the green, making the game more difficult.

Artist:	BOLA
Title:	Kroungrine
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	SKALD 022LP

Double vinyl version of the previously-released CD. The new official Bola full-length arrives after a long wait, following 2004's slick and calm Gnayse. Kroungrine is Bola's fourth proper studio full-length (or, the fifth, if you count 2006's Shapes), filling out the puzzling/thrilling stable of releases that also includes 1998's IDM classic, Soup and 2001's synthy and melodic Fyuti. With his customary play on words titles, Bola lures us into a mesmerizing world of cinematic soundscapes, lush melody and full-bodied bass. His synthesized tones sound entirely organic, accented at unexpected intervals with beats which are digital and satisfyingly crunchy, but still unobtrusive and perfectly balanced. Kroungrine is another masterful adventure from one of the UK's true electronic mavericks and testament to Bola's growth as both an artist and musician. Kroungrine refers to "crown green bowls," a variant of lawn bowls played in the north of England. The "crown" is a very slight mound in the middle of the green, making the game more difficult.

Artist:	MASSONIX
Title:	Subtracks
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	SKALD 080CD

Massonix is a project by UK producer extraordinaire Graham Massey, and this release is a collection of tracks spanning ten years of sub-aquatic electronic keyboard portraitures. "Pioneer" and "originator" are terms that are massively overused these days, and there are very few people who can truly lay claim to the term without exaggeration. Massonix is one of those people. In the mid-1980s, while still recording with Biting Tongues (who recorded albums for Factory Records, amongst others), he started making music with Gerald Simpson and Martin Price under the name 808 State. He has been involved in production and remix work for artists such as Bj�rk, Art Of Noise, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Yes, Afrika Bambaataa, Primal Scream, UB40, The Future Sound of London, Robbie Williams, Gong, Blue Pearl, Goldfrapp, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Rolf Harris, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bomb the Bass and The Stone Roses. Until now, other than a 12" released in 1990, most of the stunning music that Graham has composed as Massonix has been for occasional live sets here and there, all of them for events run by or associated with Skam, including sets from the Shock City event that took place in Manchester Cathedral in 1998, the Warp 10th birthday lighthouse party in 2000, and Autechre's All Tomorrow's Parties Festival in 2003. Much of the music on this nautically-themed album comprises elements of rhythm and melody originally taken from these live sets, which have then been reworked and assembled into finished tracks. The results will make you delirious.

Artist:	PUSH BUTTON OBJECTS
Title:	A Day In A Life
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	SKA 011CD

Artist:	UNKNOWN ARTIST
Title:	Anger/Qusa
Label:	SKAM (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	SKA 027EP