2010 was an exceptional year for the Slovenian artist and 1605 record label boss Umek. Widely regarded as one of the most influential players in the global techno scene and a true pioneer of forward thinking electronic music, it was a year that saw him pack out the biggest clubs and land numerous download chart topping releases including “Back in the Race” and “OMGWTF”. We had also the chance to interview Umek a few days ago. Today, Toolroom are delighted to announce Umek as the next DJ to preside over the latest in our Toolroom Knights compilation series.

Opened in 1988, The Rex Club is the French temple for electronic music and remains the club where to play for top DJ’s from all over the world. It is for us the best place for electronic music in Paris. After 22 years dedicated to electronic music, The Rex Club is proud to present the second chapter of his eponymous mixed compilation series « REXPERIENCE », mixed by Jennifer Cardini. The first version has been remixed by D’Julz. We had already the chance to hear it, but it will be only released globally apparently on the 28th of March 2011. And yesterday there was the launch party in the Rex Club, with Jennifer and Ame notably.

If there is one thing I will always fight for on this website it is the diversity, the richness and the eclecticism of the electronic music. The new compilation of Robag Wruhme with an unpronounceable name “Wuppdeckmischmampflow” is the perfect example. Thanks to Kompakt Recordings, we received two copies of this mix CD that you can win. Nothing easier, first you need to become fan of Actualités Electroniques and then you need to like this Facebook post. I will decide before the end of January who are the winners. The compilation will be released on January 17th, 2011. Enjoy and don’t hesitate to participate.

After a full year of electronic music, which I think was globally worst in term of quality and commercial tracks, than last year (you just need to listen to the radio), I made my selection of the 20 best tracks of the year 2010, mostly from Germany. As you will see in the playlist, all songs are from 2010, with 2 exceptions: the first track from dOP who has reached the upper class in 2010 and the track of Black Raw that I discovered by chance. The rest is a very good 2010 vintage wine.

It is with some emotion that I publish this article! Indeed, by delving into the archives of the first version of Actualités Electroniques, I noticed that the following article was never published onto the second version of the website. So, here is the first article of project Actualités Electroniques. This is a review about the compilation of the Dijon producer John Lord Fonda, author of the fantastic "Personal Jesus" and "So Far Away". I also had a chance to see the man live at the Cabaret Sauvage alongside Vitalic, some years ago and it was massive. The compilation is huge too…

Imagine you had the job of representing your entire life in the form of seventeen unreleased songs - a difficult task? Unsolvable? B Pitch Control has attempted to do just that, packing a turbulent twelve-year label history, mostly techno, onto one silver disc that will be released on January 31st, 2011 as CD/digital. The resulting album is not just a simple reflection of the past, it is a statement showing how comprehensive, complex, progressive, emotional and ultimately enthralling electronic music can be.

How do you define an artist who has never performed live, nor DJ’ed, nor ever had his photograph published and has never partaken in an interview? By the music of course. Jürgen Paape has proven this time and time again. How? Listen. Hear. Right now his “Kompilation”. The man, co-owner of Kompakt and the house’s most elusive member remains the un-compromised, untainted shining star. And without ever being there….the one who launched the label with his first release "Triumph“, has left a legacy of music that is a true core of the sound which Kompakt’s foundation is built on along the years.