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DJ Maaco and P-Dog, better known as D.I.E. / Detroit in Effect have been in the electro business since the mid-90s, known in Europe only to a hardcore few through rare appearances of...
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Düsseldorf
Recording together as Hardfloor since 1991 Oliver Bondzio and Ramon Zenker have written German techno history. Their first EP for Sven Väth's fledgling Harthouse label, 'Hardtrance Acperience' pioneered their trademark simultaneous...
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00:25:53
06 May 2011
3,95 €
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zymotic, 10 months ago via zero-inch.com
While Hardfloor's Oliver Bondzio has long been on record as an avid fan of Detroit-style electro, this release still comes as a bit of a surprise.

In preparation of their forthcoming 20th anniversary album the Düsseldorf-based duo of Bondzio and Ramon Zenker has teamed up with no other than Gerald Hanson, better known as Convextion and - when it comes to deep and moody electro - E.R.P.

It's a moniker Hanson hasn't been using all too frequently lately, and we're happy to see it return.

The single starts out with two slightly distinct E.R.P. mixes that strictly adhere to the Detroit electro formula of 808 beats, funked-up basslines and melancholy strings, but it's a recipe that Gerald Hanson has refined to perfection and which sees a flawless execution here.

The track's original album version employs a slightly straighter beat and adds a few melodic textures, some unsurprisingly originating from Hardfloor's insane collection of Roland TB-303s. Prominent acid lines however do not surface until Dynamik Bass System's remix, which features additional vocals by the Motor City's notorious electro crew Detroit-In-Effect.

All four mixes are equally recommendable for their distinct quality takes on classic electro, and if '4th Dimension Of The 5th Ward' is anything to go by, Hardfloor's forthcoming album could be well worth looking forward to.
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
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This label is featured in Update #065:
John Tejada, Ricardo Villalobos, Tiger & Woods
Release schedules hit a fever pitch in June as record labels scramble to the finish line before the festival season. It's been harder than ever to separate the wheat from the chaff, but this month's essentials once again represent our cream of the more...
The Editor, 11 months ago via zero-inch.com
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03:54:00
10 June 2011
14,99 €
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The Editor, 11 months ago via zero-inch.com
Oliver Bondzio and Ramon Zenker and their worship of the Roland 303 (known for using up to six of them at once!) has paved their prolific career, various chart successes as well as a large fanbase. Now reflecting on twenty years of pioneering acid techno, this compilation says it all - Hardfloor is hardfloor!
The Editor, 11 months ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #063:
Mark E, Vladislav Delay Quartet, Tiger & Woods
The past month of May provided us with a release schedule almost as erratic as the weather, but sticking to our monthly essentials should keep you on the safe side in terms of musical quality. Outstanding artist albums from Mark E, Dominik Eulberg and more...
The Editor, 12 months ago via zero-inch.com
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00:23:49
13 May 2011
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This label is featured in Update #062:
Hardfloor & E.R.P., Dexter, Versalife
Hot on the heels of Instra:mental's 'Resolution 653', our favourite album last month, we present a round-up of excellent electro-inspired releases this week, backing up our claims of an impending resurgence of the classic genre. Take acid legends Hardfloor more...
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