One of the longest running European labels for electronic music, Music Man started out in 1989 during the heyday of the Belgian New Beat style. Many of its early releases came from New Beat and techno pioneer Frank De Wulf, whose releases as Modular Expansion became early hits for the label, as did 'Pullover' by Speedy J and Meng Syndicate's 'Sonar System' in 1990. With a broad and inclusive approach Music Man's main man Stefaan Vandenberghe (a.k.a. Dr. Lektroluv) has since guided the label through the ebbs and tides of the electronic music business, and while Music Man might never have gained the distinct musical profile of some of its peers, its high profile after almost 20 years of operation is alone a testament of its success. Prominent artists recording for the label today include Robert Hood, Green Velvet, Steve Rachmad, Redshape and Deetron.
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is featured in Update #073:
The Best Albums of 2011
As the old year draws to a close, we recap the finest musical moments of 2011. For this update we have selected our favourite full-lengths of the year, and we are making all of these indispensable albums available to you for a special price until January 15, more...
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is featured in Update #072:
Elektro Guzzi, Marcel Dettmann, Sepalcure, Surkin
If you are based on the planet's northern hemisphere like we are, chances are you're either looking for a melancholic soundtrack to the greyness outside or some cheerful music to counter its adverse effects right now.
Either way, this month's releases more...
The Album Conducted
was top 6 in Download Charts of Week #47
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was top 6 in Best Rated Releases of Week #46
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was selected as release of the week
The Album Conducted
was reviewed:
Berlin's techno stalwart delivers a mix of utter treats on Belgium's Music Man Records. With Sandwell District carving the journey's mysterious beginnings, Raster Noton's Signal, Reel By Real, Vril, The Analogue Cops and a good dose of Shed - a blissfully crisp and heartfelt selection. How mixes should be!
