Main Germany Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Main, the electro label based in Offenbach, Germany, operates as a subsidiary of Cntrl, one of the the main 'cntrllrs' (vowels not included, apparently) of the region's techno-on-vinyl distribution channels. The latest release on Main is by the personae CSMS and C Lektro, whom have together created a blissed-out breaks four-tracker in the legacy of DJ Healer and all of the Giegling league. The tracks here, led by the A-siders 'Heygoodbye' and 'Deepzap', are beats-centric, yet all of them offer up a quiet, yet deeply movable space in which all manner of pads and legato synths can freely float and evoke reams of emotion therein.

Review: Mainrecords returns with the 'Radiation Dance' EP which is the newest outing from co-label owner Matthias Schildger. It opens with the sleek electronic lines and Kraftwerkian hypnosis of 'CH Dance' on icy rhythms and lush synth chords. 'Radiation' is a more rugged techno sound but still artful in its pads and widescreen melodic scope. There is a retro 80s feel to 'Divine Divide' while 'Rzwodzwo's Brain' birds some more buffed metal textures, tripped-out FX and jittery rhythms. Last of all is 'Datapoppers' which is a great blend of analogue kits and drums, retro-future synths and curious cosmic moods.