NEW SCANDROID!

ADDED 04 / 05 / 2017 

[doesn't this guy ever sleep??]

ADDED 30 / 04 / 2017

ADDED 05 / 04 / 2017

BRAND NEW! OYINDA: SERPENTINE

Eerie electronica and sensual vocals are visualised in beautiful monochrome and polychromatic VR environments, directed by PUSSYKREW.

GOLDIE: INNER CITY LIFE - REMIXED BY BURIAL FOR RECORD STORE DAY 2017!

Sensational remix of Goldie's landmark track from 1995's Timeless.

Released on 23rd April 2017

ALIEN DAY / TOUR OF THE 'ALIEN: COVENANT' SET

ALIEN DAY / ELLEN RIPLEY RETURNS ON THE STEPHEN COLBERT SHOW

LICENSED TO KILL: 10 FACE-MELTING TRACKS FROM SUBTERRA RECORDS

A while back we noticed that Klayton ( Celldweller ) had another label - Subterra - dedicated to supplying trancey or menacing 'wub-wub' sci-fi backing tracks for adverts, movie trailers, and games...so we had a good delve to see if there was anything worth adding to our music collections. Most are indeed short, two-minute atmospheric stabs of cinematic flavour. Some however, are longer, and would make great tracks for your electronic rock / dystopian / sci-fi-themed playlists. Here are our favourites...let's do it mixtape-style and intersperse the big tracks with a cool intro track. ( Note: Each song may roll-over into another from the same album, so if that happens either continue listening or just press pause to move on down Future-Rocker's list )...

CLICK HERE TO VISIT SUBTERRA

CARRIE FISHER TRIBUTES AT STAR WARS CELEBRATION

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WELCOME TO THE SPRING EDITION, 2017!

ART - DESIGN - MUSIC - FILM

FEATURING: ASH THORP, ILYA NAISHULLER, CODE ELEKTRO & TOBY BARNES
CURATED & DESIGNED BY ALEXI K!

The Future Rocker [Green Edition] by Axel Ki Studio, Dortmund.

ASH THORP: GEISHA SPECIFIC

All images by Ash Thorp, and used with permission.

'I am in love with the big concepts that creator Masamune Shirow and his team built, that are just under the surface.'

- Ash Thorp

Much sought-after artist / designer Ash Thorp has long been a champion of the acclaimed anime, GHOST IN THE SHELL, even going so far as to collaborate with a global team of like-minded creatives, to make his own feature-quality video homage ( see Future-Rocker Jan 2015 ). 

Fast-forward to 2017, and to coincide with the release of a big-budget live-action adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson, Future-Rocker presents a portfolio of images by Ash Thorp, inspired by the original version's distinctive 'geisha assassin' character.

Ash Thorp on transitioning from 2D to 3D:

I am just exploring as I learn new tools and apply new ideas to things that have been floating around in my head for some time now.  I feel like I am unlocking various levels of potential in my creative mind the further I grow.  Since I love Ghost in the Shell so much, I figured I would focus some of the tools that I am currently learning, around that of a property I enjoy paying tribute to from time to time.  Hope you enjoy!

CODE ELEKTRO: CALL OF THE WIRED

'I have always wanted to score a movie. But not just any movie – it will have to fit into the Code Elektro universe.'

Here we present an assortment of tracks from synthwave maestro CODE ELEKTRO's epic recent album, WOLF, as well as from his previous opus, SUPERSTRINGS. PLUS! Scroll down for the exclusive new interview, and merchandise links.

Future-Rocker: First of all, there seems a definite transition in the themes as well as the music. Tell us about this 'WOLF' concept. Are you hiker, or a conservationist? Or do you just like Scandinavia?!

‘Wolf’ is a concept album. The album is about how a wolf can be dangerous - but also free. Furthermore, there’s a theme of travel throughout the album. Starting in the wolf den and the initiation ritual - and then moving though the landscape, the night and the city. And the album ends with a transition to something new. I wanted the sounds to have a more human or ”organic” feel. Not as clean as my previous album, ”Superstrings”. And I play around a little more with the dynamics.

I am sensing an actual storyline that plays in your head. Would you like to write movies too, or just score them?

It would be great to work with some kind of story and combining it with my music. I have always wanted to score a movie. But not just any movie – it will have to fit into the Code Elektro universe.

On the new album, you have the customary atmospherics that are underscored by your trademark pulsing synths, but I am detecting a bit of a rock vibe developing, with some crunching riffs, and very tasteful 80s-style guitar shredding to add to the dynamics, as well as loud drums. Would you be happy if the 'Classic Rock', AOR, or Prog guys started following you?

I love rock music and I started out playing bass in rock bands as a young kid. So yes!

Is the rock aspect something you'd like to develop? Maybe do a more '80s Transformers'-style sonic assault? ( I emphasize 80s not current Transformers, because the soundtrack album to the animated movie kicked ass! )

Maybe…it can be difficult to plan these things for me. Often they just happen. But from my perspective ‘Wolf’ is a little closer to my current vision of Code Elektro. A third album would probably be different too.

I can hear hints of human voices occasionally in the mix...would you ever add a vocalist? Maybe for an album's finale?

Vocals would be great! Maybe later… [ cont'd... ]

[ Photo by Mads Dam ]

Tell us about being a sound designer. Are you the guy who has to invent sounds for movies or adverts?

Yes. That’s pretty much what I have been doing for the last 10 years. It’s very different from creating music as an artist…but both are fun experiences.

Describe teaching at the Conservatory. Are you inspired by your students? ( I say that because I get very fired-up when i mentor art students ).

That’s the same for me. I love teaching. I learn at least as much as the students…and I like to contribute to the audio community. Back when I started out I almost had to invent everything myself.

If you were asked to join a band, would you? Name some bands you'd love to work with. 

Tough question. There’s a lot of great bands out there. But at some point in the future I would like to co-write with other people. I’m planning something – but I can’t talk so much about it yet.

 What do you think of the 'SynthWave' movement? It seems like every day there's a new outfit popping up on Twitter, with a chrome logo, some pink neon, and some palm trees!

It’s great to see the rise of the Synthwave scene – and there’s a lot of talented artists out there. A lot of them are great at inventing something new and not just repeating the past…which I think is important.

Recommend some albums by other artists ( any genre ) that you've been listening to, lately.

The Daft Punk TRON soundtrack has a revival with me at the moment. And for some reason I’ve been listening a lot to Black Sabbath the last week or so.

You can't beat listening to Birmingham's finest - thanks for talking to Future-Rocker!

And as we promised, here's a Code Elektro's sampler to try. Enjoy!

You want the CODE ELEKTRO LIMITED EDITION CASSETTE, or the super-cool vinyls? Click here!

And finally, a few words from the Maestro...