Reclusive techno imprint Sandwell District could be set to close after issuing a mysterious statement.
Techno is littered with mysterious collectives, labels whose public persona remains a blank slate. Over the past few years Sandwell District have re-invigorated this legacy, releasing a string of adventurous cuts.
Now it seems that the adventure is over. Posting a message on their blog, Sandwell District admitted that the future of the label is “uncertain”.
Claiming that “all vinyl artifacts have been de-commissioned” the message did allow for the occasional video installation. Ending with a cheerful “Stasis Is Death” you can read the message in full below:
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As things stand, the final release on Sandwell District would be the RRose EP ‘Artificial Light’ (pictured).
Since posting the message, Sandwell District have posted what could well be a farewell mix. Shifting from the outer edges of techno to Throbbing Gristle, you can download the mix at their blog.
Tracklisting below:
Black Time – A Boring Day For The Boredom Boys
Cabaret Voltaire – Protection
The Satyrs – Yesterday’s Hero
Eric Random – Fade In
Front – Polaroid
Powell – The Ongoing Significance Of Steel And Flesh
Delia Derbyshire & Barry Bermange – Falling
Stephen Mallinder – Cool Down
Sandra Electronics – Clean Air
Snowy Red – Sinkin’ Down
Karl O’ Connor and Peter Sutton – Paralyzing
Vatican Shadow – CIA Contractor Freed Over Pakistan Killings
Young Hunting – Embers From The Pyre
Malaria! – Kaltes Klares Wasser
The Vivids – Mt Radiant
Ike Yard – Night After Night
The KVB – In to the Night
Regis – Blinding Horses
Sandwell District – Untitled B
John Maus – The Crucifix
Minny Pops – Secret Story
Throbbing Gristle – Exotica
Avrocar – Maiden 39
In Trance 95 – 21st Century European Temptation
Raime – You Will Lift Your Frame Clear
Throbbing Gristle – United
Sandwell District – Untitled A
HTRK – Slo Glo
Aphex Twin – I
Death in June – Crush My Love
