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Tanstaafl
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Review: The Grounded Theory resident's release on John Osborn's label may not be quite as schizophrenic as its title suggests, but it does underscore the fact that he has developed considerably as an artist. "Housing on a Sunken Ship" starts the release with waves of hissing interference, while at the other end "8kHz" sees him add some microscopic back-beats to a similar sound scape. In between, Baer teases out a dark, broken beat arrangement on the title track, while "Shopping In Jail" sees harder drums fused with atmospheric textures. Baer has clearly come a long way as a producer and Gemini is his most mature release yet.
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TANSPLAN 007
21 Sep 15
Techno
21 Sep 15
Techno
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TANS 004
02 Apr 15
Techno
02 Apr 15
Techno
Review: In many ways, the TANSTFAAFL imprint run by DJ October and John Osborn is the perfect home for Joey Anderson. The New Jersey native's take on techno and house - sparse and mechanical, but heavily influenced by both classic Detroit futurism and the twisted pulse of Chicago acid - is a perfect match with the electronic ethos of both TANSTFAAFL bosses. There's naturally much to admire about Heads Down Buddha Position, from the title track's surging drums, ragging acid and wild electronics, to the alien bass, melancholic chords and soft focus drums of the deeper "Tears Can't Bring You Near". Arguably best of all, though, are the fluttering drums, funeral chords and sci-fi electronics of closer "You Gave Me Life Again".
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TANSPLAN 005
03 Dec 14
Techno
03 Dec 14
Techno
Review: Youngman doesn't release that much material, but as his latest release on John Osborn's label shows, each one of his records is worth checking. On first listen, there isn't much to the title track bar a stripped back, percussive rhythm, but then dramatic chords sweep in. Combined with dark synth lines, it makes for a stark, disntinctive affair. "Car Padder" is based on a similar premise, although on this occasion it features a humming, pulsing bass at its core. Finally, "Skyways" sees him travel down a different path, with the synths tranced out but still eerie, set against a relentless bass.
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TANSPLAN 003
03 Apr 14
Techno
03 Apr 14
Techno
Review: TANSTAAFL introduces Tallmen785 to the label, or is it Eric Cloutier? Maybe John Osborne? October? Or all three... If it is all three then it's the cheekiest (so far) one-time super-house troupe since the 3 Good Doctors of Beaner, Agaric and Ed Davenport. This EP involves the one track, "What You Need", which is a gritty, acid-fuelled dancefloor design steeped in hi-octane clubbiness, which is no surprise considering the aforementioned trio live in Berlin. The EP also comes with a 'disco mix' which loses some of the low end, filters the acid some more and scatters its drums, making for a track that's as disco as Steve Poindexter.
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TANSPLAN 002
07 Jan 14
Techno
07 Jan 14
Techno
Review: Kel is the solo alias of Skudge's Elias Landberg, and on Irritant he inaugurates the Tanstaafl imprint's Planets sub-label, supposedly intended to showcase "the music that orbits the core members of TANSTAAFL". With label co-head October having previously released on Skudge Records, Landberg's appearance on the label makes total sense. Those who are familiar with Skudge's work will know what to expect, but in Landberg's hands alone their analogue hardware seems to take on a more urgent, exploratory quality; the title track's synths bristle and chime against a rolling drum beat, while "MKS" sees languid textures pushed forward by a panicked rhythm. "Traces" is the most Skudge-like thing here with its unmistakeable dub chords, but it's not something that causes the release to suffer as a result. Highly recommended.
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TANSPLAN 001
08 Oct 13
Techno
08 Oct 13
Techno
Review: Tanstaafl comes through with their third release, a sweet collaboration between John Osborn and October, the label's chief and curator. The former has already appeared on Tanstaafl whilst the latter has been travelling the globe's finest techno labels such as Skudge and Voodoo Down, but they've finally joined forces for a stylish and puritan techno excursion. "Programmable Blood" is about as wild as you can get for a straight, mid-tempo techno rhythm and its inscrutable chords make for an addictive listen. "Trance Sending Biology, on the other hand, is darker and more daunting, where acidic synth bleeps meet brooding beat patterns in classic, stop-start motion.
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TANS 003
11 Jul 13
Techno
11 Jul 13
Techno
Played by: Shadow Dancer
Review: With an ever-rising presence on the wild fringes of house and techno, Bristol's October drops two certified belters on his own TANSTAAFL imprint that confirm his ability to twist out starkly original takes on the analogue mantra. "Planet Of Minds" centres around a mean-tempered bassline forged from the fires of acid, while all manner otherworldy pulses and textures fill the mix with a curious air to match the pumping impact of the track. "Singularity Jump" keeps the surreality alive, but it's offset by the fist-shaking power of a choice saxophone that sits stark against the metallic clang of the neighbouring elements.
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TANS 002
27 Jun 13
Techno
27 Jun 13
Techno
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TANS 001
19 Jun 13
Minimal/Tech House
19 Jun 13
Minimal/Tech House
