Ever since his classic 'Sex With The Machines' album from 1997, Anthony Rother has been a mainstay in the German electronic music scene. Undeterred by stylistic fashions, Rother has built a small musical empire - including the labels Data Punk and Psi-City - on his idiosyncratic understanding of electro. His distinct sound might have pure Kraftwerk as its core, but that doesn't stop Rother to incorporate influences of techno, New Wave or pop music into his productions. He has worked with the creme of the crop of Germany's techno scene, including Sven Väth or DJ Hell and remixed artists like Miss Kittin or Nena.
The Album This Is Electro
was top 7 in Download Charts of Week #5
The Album This Is Electro
was top 7 in Download Charts of Week #4
The Album This Is Electro
was top 9 in Download Charts of Week #3
The Album This Is Electro
is featured in Update #074:
E.R.P Exclusive, Detroit In Effect, Drexciya
Welcome to 2012 and our first update of the year! 'The problem starts with the word electro,' goes a quote by Detroit's DJ Stingray, and indeed the e-word has been applied to pretty much any other genre beside the cold, synthetic funk of Kraftwerk, Model 500 more...
The Album This Is Electro
was reviewed:
Once again available digitally, 'This Is Electro' compiles Anthony Rother's sublime early Detroit-style electro productions ('Red Light District', 'Love Is For The Hardest People') alongside his more rock-influenced later output. Pick your faves or get the whole specially-priced package.
