Elektrax Recordings was founded in the second year of the new millennium (2001) by acclaimed DJ/producer DJ Hi-Shock in Sydney, Australia.
The label’s first vinyl release, “Nagano Trax Vol.1″, was pressed and distributed throughout Europe via Soundbase, Germany.
The label was then diverted into the digital terrain in 2005 with the limited re-issue of dateless, still incredibly fresh productions from the late ’90s, and the introduction of the latest material from international talent.
These days, Elektrax is a 100% digital netlabel that releases Deep, Hard, Dark, Minimalistic, Tribal, Proper Techno, and Psy Tekk.
With releases and remixes from new and established producers such as DJ Warp, Psi Room, Ree.K, Roman Zawodny, Dave Tarrida, Darkmode, C-System, Secret Surfer, Hakker, Bitch Shift, Son Of Zev, Steve Stoll, V1NZ, Thomas P. Heckmann, Little Nobody, Gayle San and DJ Hi-Shock, the label has built itself up a renowned international identity, and has already gained support from most top DJs worldwide.
Deep 2 - The title says it all, this is a truly nice piece of deep techno and it wouldn't surprise me if this one started going on rotation in Berlin clubs.
The solid bass and kick foundation are surrounded by an arpeggiated synth and a Primeval sounding chord structure. Nice punctuation from hats and white noise and the well thought out reverb and placement of the sounds make this one very nice piece to listen to.
Under the Water lifts the pace from Deep 2 but is equally as well worked. This track features a punchy kick but not one to slam your head in.
The track is framed with very nice reverb that encapsulates. The bass line works in tandem with the chord comp producing a very powerful effect. The overall frequency
would ensure a rumble in the stomachs of the crowd when played on a good system.
Bamboo is also very aptly titled. The purveying percussion sound has a hollow bamboo feel about it. Some metallic percussion adds to an East Asian feel about the track.
The track could be compared to some work by Cristian Vogel, with a heavy focus on the rythmic aspects of the track, with no prominent synth to speak of. This track is light hearted and
would definitely get a crowd moving in the right direction when coming out of a heavier set.
Overall this is yet another fantastic well rounded release by Warp.. starting off another year with some very good music indeed.
DJ Reactions:
"nice deep sound" - 3.5 / 5
Djclubbersdream (USA) (Atlanta After Hours Shows...South Florida mix radio shows...Indianapolis DJ ....2 saint louis radio)
"bamboo is funky techno and best on the release" - 3.5 / 5
Peter McGill (N. Ireland) (House Sessions, Freaks Culture Records, Monu Digital, Twister Tunes, Forza Records, 1mix radio)
"Bamboo -- just enough off the beaten path here -- nicely done!" - 4.5 / 5
"all the tracks are interesting, Deep 2 is my fav, love it's deep vibe" - 4.0 / 5
KyneticS (Manuel) (Italy) (DanceRadio.gr - Rosa Dei Venti Club - Monumento - Il Clan- DanceFestival first edition- Kikì (Paris)
"i like the beats in bamboo, but i think deep 2 is very good and under the water is nice as well. deep is a great tune. wil play it for warm up" - 4.5 / 5
