Meet the laZercowboys, a bunch of high-spirited astronauts who are hurtled into deep space after losing control over their technology…
Concept meets catchiness on SaturmZlide’s second HANDS album, which soundwise features a gripping mixture of space atmospheres, vocoder voices, extraterrestrial grooves and, of course, tough industrial rhythms. “laZercowboys” is extremely club-compatible, but also a strong recommendation for home listening through its flawless production value - and its unique leitmotif.
 
The intro “Earth Shine” sets the mood: Infinity, fear, unanswered questions – astronaut Raphael is the protagonist of this story who has to deal with exceptional circumstances. Helplessness threatens to drive him mad; a dark mood dominates his feeling of being “Lost in Space”. The trip is a fast-paced one, with the beats pushing and shoving along the “Cosmic Highway”. Raphael realizes he might already be aboard space cruiser 999, where in “Type 999 Boarding” rhythm’n’noise meets vaguely 90s style up tempo house sounds (speak of wormholes there!). Approaching “Canopus Flight” and the “Callisto Ghost” must be a true challenge, aggravated by heavy magnetic storms, or where those just nightmares?
“Black, deep and vast” space lies before us, infinite blackness in sound and vision, but then “Super Type 999” propels the seeker onward (and just doesn’t it sound like an experimental cousin of an Underworld track?), and “Planet Home” is in sight – a two-faced 10-minute opus, where a banging rhythm submerges into lush ambience with the prog-reference that SaturmZlide wouldn’t do without. What matters in the end is the ultimate beauty of “Gaia”, and another genre hybrid, minimal electro pop with an industrial edge, a melody to die for, to protect its preciousness.
“laZercowboys” stands as a testament of heartfelt musicianship, everything in place, intricate sound design. SaturmZlide can, but even more so he wants – thoroughly emotional and devoted electronic music!

Tracklist:
1. Earthshine
2. Cosmic Highway
3. laZercowboys
4. Canopus Flight
5. Lost in Space
6. What’s out there?
7. Type 999 Borading
8. Some Form, Some Dimension
9. Callisto Ghost
10. Black, Deep and Vast
11. Super Type 999
12. Every Grain of Sand
13. Planet Home
14. Gaia
 

Polish veteran (and seasoned live act) Wieloryb delivers his third album for HANDS in a short time, and just what is the kind of metamorphosis to discover this time? „Root“ appears to be he most experimental and eclectic Wieloryb album so far – or should it be: The most mature and widely appealing? While this is of course still deadly efficient rhythm’n’noise, a lot of changes of pace make for a whole new structure, and subtle spaces between make the rhythmic impact appear even more crisp.
 
In 2011, “Empty” showcased how versed Wieloryb is in creating rhythm, in 2012 “Namaste” proved mastery of the use of samples, in 2014 “Root” introduces Wieloryb’s proficiency of a wider range of sounds and emotions: Atmospheric backdrops and moody breaks increase the tension (“The Number of Fourth”), beats are slightly broken crossbreed style (“Orion”), and tracks like “Dead Robot” or “The Number of Second” could almost qualify as downbeat, in the Wieloryb universe at least.
A number of tracks have a strong industrial hardcore flavour, like “Machine” or “Alphabet”, while “War” surprises with old school style noise textures. “Dead on TV” is a beast of edgy electronica and shredded beats, and at the end of a most diverse album we get two bonus mixes in yet more distinctly different styles: Eerie ambience (“The Number Three – Leed ambient version) and goa trance (“Spring –Noisetrance 44 second Remix Version”).
You just have to love evolution – in general, and regarding Wieloryb in particular!

Tracklist:
 
1. The Number of Fourth No Escape
2. Orion
3. Dead Robot
4. Machine
5. The Number of Second
6. I Never Sleep
7. The Number Three
8. War
9. Fly
10. Alphabet
11. Synthesis of Worlds
12. Dead on TV
13. Root
14. The Number Three (Leed Ambient Version)
15. Spring (Noisetrance 44 Second Remix Version)
 

A-Film announces us that Party Girl will hit the Belgian theatres on 3rd September 2014, the movie that won the Camera d’Or at this year’s filmfestival in Cannes.

Directors: Marie Amachoukeli-Barsacq, Claire Burger
Stars: Sonia Theis-Litzemburger, Joseph Bour, Mario Theis
 

SYNOPSIS:
An aging nightclub hostess decides to settle down and get married.

DUTCH VERSION:

PARTY GIRL: een film van Marie Amachoukeli, Claire Burger en Samuel Theis met Angélique Litzenburger en Joseph Bour

De film was één van de revelaties op het Filmfestival van Cannes 2014 en werd met de Caméra d’Or bekroond.

SYNOPSIS :
Angélique is zestig jaar. Ze houdt nog steeds van feestjes, ze houdt nog steeds van mannen. ´s Nachts, als kostwinning, laat ze hen drinken in een cabaret in de buurt van de Duitse grens. Na verloop van tijd, worden de klanten zeldzamer. Maar Michel, één van haar vaste klanten, is nog steeds verliefd op haar. Op een dag vraagt hij haar ten huwelijk.

 Vanaf 03/09/2014 in de Belgische zalen.

Sound wizard Stefan aka Nullvektor delivers his 4th album for HANDS, further refining his betwixt-and-between trademark sound of industrial beats and dominating techno structures in a razor-sharp production, but this time around he also adds a new aspect to the Nullvektor sound: Introspection, conveyed through deeply atmospheric sounds and pensive lyrics on a couple of tracks.

The scope of “Marathonmann” is as wide as from the noisy dance floor assault of “Grundeinstellung” to the Bpitch/Kompakt-style art techno of the title track. 58 minutes of excitement for the electronic initiate!

Some of the tracks on “Marathonmann” have already been tested live to great success, and that are mainly the classically Nullvektor rhythm beasts, like the opener “Ohne Zweifel”, the upbeat noise smasher “Grundeinstellung”, the convoluted “Wiederholung”, or “Aufgewacht”, which combines scraping industrial sounds with a dubby depth. The title track features a haunting, sombre melody and sonorous vocals, somehow reminiscent of the WhoMadeWho style that took the techno world by storm. “Durch die Nacht” and “Ein letztes Mal” have strong industrial flavours again, while “Mörder” and “Wenn Du es tust” revolve around almost generic techno patterns and “Wenn Du es willst” is even more hymnic than the title track (are you shocked by the term “pop”?).

The final track “Im Spiegel” is another surprise, all jarring downbeats and multi-layered sound effects.

All in all, “Marathonmann” is a very adult album, with food for brain and body at the same time, with especially the more quiet tracks guaranteed to grow on you.

Tracklist:

1. Ohne Zweifel 

2. Grundeinstellung

3. Wiederholung

4. Aufgewacht

5. Marathonmann

6. Durch die Nacht

7. Mider

8. Wenn Du Es Tust

9. Ein Letztes Mal

10. Wenn Du Es Wills

Well that happens when 71 year old actors are involved in science fiction epics, not? Ford has been injured on the set of the new “Star Wars” movie. The actor was hospitalized after sustaining a bad ankle injury during filming. A hydraulic door fell down and hit him, possibly fracturing his ankle.

J.J. Abrams who directs “Star Wars: Episode VII,” with Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill will continue shooting while Ford gets treatment.