Staubgold / Various

Lo-priced label introductory sampler CD. "14 tracks + video. Feat. Alexander Balanescu, to Rococo Rot, Mapstation, Ekkehard Ehlers, Groenland Orchester, Institut Für Feinmotorik, Reuber, Rafael Toral etc. Gorgeous string sounds besides vivid electro miniatures - fragile clicks and cuts side by side with anarchic rhythm structures - in between: psychedelic freakout, beautiful feedback drones, burlesque Dada pop. Wide space at the end. What sounds heterogeneous in description, proves on this compilation to be an as homogeneous as adventurous sound journey through the catalogue of Cologne's Staubgold label. It's international artists share an enthusiasm for fresh sounds and structures which leads to very individual musical statements off the beaten track. Founded in 1998 by musician and journalist Markus Detmer, Staubgold provides a platform for the most different musical styles which still have one thing in common - they all want to inspire, touch and seduce."