Alva Noto – Unitxt
One of the most interesting labels for electronic music was and may ever will be Raster Noton. They started out as an “Archiv für Ton und Nicht-Ton” (Archive for sound and non-sound) and they still push sound-boundaries with their approach to merge sound, aesthetics and science. They really have good music on, plus in our so beloved digital age, they still make releases with a higher tangible quality. Funny, that from the beginning of Raster Noton digital aesthetics played a central role.
One of the most remarkable artists on this label is Alva Noto, with his very minimal, fragile and rhythmic soundwonders. You may know Alva Noto also under the name Carsten Nicolai and he is one of the people behind this label.
Byetone – Death of a Typographer
The freshest music released today is an intense atmospheric electronic trip. Feel free to listen to “Byetone – Death of a Typographer” at the Raster Noton site. Unfortunately you have to click you thought the website a little bit to get to the musicplayer.
The label will have a booth at the Sonar-festival this year, where they promote their recent showcase, as well as the labels archive. And since Raster Noton was always famous for their mindbending and clear visual and acoustic approach, don’t forget to give them a visit if you meet the festival in Barcelona this year. The Sonar will be from 19.-21. June 2008.
