If you're looking to get an education in electronic music, try picking up a 'Techno Rebels' by Dan Sicko. Amazon should have it. This book will really get your head around where electronic music came from and even features an index with record recommendations. After that, head on over and check out hyperreal.org. Lotsa info and well worth your time, especially some of the mailing lists.
Finally, if you're looking for some good records check out the following: Carl Craig - More Songs About Food & Revolutionary Art (Planet E) Akufen - My Way (Force Inc) Recloose - Cardiology (Planet E) Derrick May - Innovator (Transmat) Laurent Garnier - Man With The Red Face (F Comm) and anything on labels like Perlon and Plus 8
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If you're looking to get an education in electronic music, try picking up a 'Techno Rebels' by Dan Sicko. Amazon should have it. This book will really get your head around where electronic music came from and even features an index with record recommendations. After that, head on over and check out hyperreal.org. Lotsa info and well worth your time, especially some of the mailing lists.
Finally, if you're looking for some good records check out the following:
Carl Craig - More Songs About Food & Revolutionary Art (Planet E)
Akufen - My Way (Force Inc)
Recloose - Cardiology (Planet E)
Derrick May - Innovator (Transmat)
Laurent Garnier - Man With The Red Face (F Comm)
and anything on labels like Perlon and Plus 8