Deep in the heart of Russian Siberia, in Krasnoyarsk city, sits Kolonki Recordings, the underground electronic label run by producer/songwriter/remixer Peter Shallmin aka Cortes. Having his roots as bass/guitar/drums player of black metal band Cromlech in the past, he’s now into lounge, house and some latin flavored production. read more »

Just around the corner… the huge dance event coming up on 9-11 May. Legendary Southport Weekender, a twice yearly music festival being held in Pontins holiday complex in Southport (North West England), is more than 20 years old now. read more »

Craze is on the way. As WMC ’08 approaching (starting next Tuesday) all the labels are trying to show off just in time. Here’s King Street, MN2S, Duffnote and Realbasic newbies that were revealed recently. Unfortunately I should admit that recent productions tend to be harder and more “techy”. Pure soulful gems are really becoming hard to find. read more »