I used to correspond with Batz Goodfortune via email but in these complex times have lost touch with him. I have some old top octave generator chips he was interested in and would like to get them delivered to him. If I’m not too out of line in asking: if someone does know how to contact Mr. Goodfortune (have tried the AEK site but no luck) I’d like to get these chips to him somehow. His advice on things electronic was freely given a few years ago and was most helpful to me.

In any event looking forward to the new release; very much enjoy the Transcom stuff I’ve sampled so far, and yeah I’d like a disk. I-tunes is… well… I-tunes!

Keeping Absolutely Icebox,

Steve kennedy
PO Box 206
seattle, wa 98111

We thought you’d appreciate advance notice that we’ll be re-releasing one our most treasured things; the long deleted, and only ever released on cassette (story in that – yet to be told), debut (and in the end final) album from Brisbane’s wonderful Blood Party; “Rock n Roll Psychology” – with bonus tracks from early TransCom compilations and promos, and even some very early but very wonderful demos.

Its currently being remastered by our (and their) good friend Simon Beacon of Glitch / An-Zu / Megaphonik fame – but we hope to make some snippets available soon on our SoundCloud page at http://soundcloud.com/transcom-1

Of course it will be released generally to iTunes, but we’re planning a very (we’re talking no more than 50) limited edition deluxe CD package (with photos and interviews) for the true fans – watch this space for details as you may need to register your interest to secure one.

No fixed date for release yet – its all casual here at Trans:Com – but aiming for mid-December.

More details soon…

Ostia recorded with TransCom for the Abstraction compilation back in the 90′s and have remained a force of ethereal loveliness ever since. Amps and Kylie – the core of Ostia have more recently recorded as Friends of Alice Ivy, including their recent reworking of The Isle’s most recent single La femme Exotique – available now on iTunes. Anyway important ‘Ivy news ahead… be sure to register with them.

L&K TransCom

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Dear Friends,

A new EP by Ostia side-project “Friends of Alice Ivy” is due to be released on 15th August 2011. The new CD, titled “In the Gloaming” is Friends of Alice Ivy’s first new work since “Hereafter Moth” was released in September 2008. The new EP builds on the ethereal beauty of its predecessor, with a heavier focus on harps, strings and atmosphere.

“In the Gloaming” features contributions from Suspiria’s Mark Tansley, Roberto Massaglia from The Victim’s Ball, and Ostia guitarist Justin Bartlett.

A free download single, “The Summerland Meadows” is available from Friends of Alice Ivy’s website at http://www.friendsofaliceivy.com; we also hope to announce details of a very special EP launch show soon! The new EP can also be pre-ordered via the website.

Friends of Alice Ivy would love to know what you think of their new work, and can be contacted via hereaftermoth.

Our very best wishes to you!

Kylie & Amps
FRIENDS OF ALICE IVY
www.friendsofaliceivy.com

Released 16th May from TransCom via iTunes Aus/NZ…

THE ISLE is the creative platform for Anna Petrou and Dennis Remmer, who also founded and direct the Trans:Com record label.

The Isle formed in 1994 and debuted on the Evidence compilation released that year, with a highly original dark-wave piece called ‘Politically Incorrect’ which was subsequently remixed by Morgan Geist (aka Metro Area / Environ Records – New York) for the follow-up Cyberia compilation. The Isle’s rare but popular live appearances are well received for their original, melodic, atmospheric electronic works, with the band performing for the Clan Analogue collective, and later in conjunction with Ostia, Blood Party, Sphere, Tycho Brahe, and Dizzygotheca; culminating in an appearance at the Silhouette Series event.

Dennis was also one half of the House Guests project that had been recording and experimenting since the late 80′s with analogue synthesizers, samplers and early drum machines. Their output is compiled on the Stealth and Intervention album. Anna – a classically trained violinist – has recorded and performed with one of Brisbane’s premier industrial acts; Dogmachine.

With key influences including New Order, Durutti Column, Cocteau Twins, GusGus, Single Gun Theory, Orbital, Cabaret Voltaire, Warp and Factory Records; The Isle’s occasional but always original output and performances deliver a diverse combination of electro, synthpop, and leftfield production.

Unashamedly and perversely sporadic, The Isle have re-entered the fray in 2011 with a new single La Femme Exotique; which combines a distinctly retro electro composition with French lyrics (of course!). Think The Knife sharing a croissant with Visage!

For this single they have worked with long-term collaborators and fellow Brisbane originals Ande Foster, Scot McPhee of Victor Xray / Nerve Agent / Now Zero, and Anthony LeRoy of Friends Of Alice Ivy / Ostia fame; all
3 delivering their own unique remix interpretations.

There is no pattern or method to The Isle’s activity, only inspiration.

Sample it and support it at iTunes (click the cover image to access it), and continue enjoying progressive innovative electronica from Australia’s own TransCom. Physical copies of the single are available directly from us through our Discogs store.

COMING SOON: Projekt Inertia – We Believe In Now LP, Ande Foster – Ryddum Animal LP, and more…

(c) 2011 Transmission Communications – Contact us for additional media resources and promos

Cheers
D @ TC

…and maybe a couple of good things. Case in point – the Stephen Morris clone.

Dennis

NEW RELEASE: Projekt Inertia – Lemonade

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Available now from TransCom via iTunes Aus/NZ… LEMONADE – the 2nd single from Projekt Inertia‘s forthcoming LP We Believe In Now. Lemonade follows on from the storming Bangkok single currently gaining solid airplay and support from DJs like Laurent Garnier, Dave Clarke and John Digweed. Lemonade is a tour de force EP of progressive electronic goodness; as always featuring Projekt Inertia’s songwriting superiority. Check the main version and its dub sibling for the band’s core of leftfield tech house pop sensibilities. Backing up with remixes from across the globe including Hernan Cerbello, Cyan Vow (TransCom’s very own Duncan Fairbrother), ANA, Luis Pitti & Carlos Kinn, Beatronik, and Ryan Van Blanken. Sample it and support it at iTunes (click the cover image to access it), and continue enjoying progressive innovative electronica from Australia’s own TransCom. Physical copies of the EP are available directly from us through our Discogs store. This is the way forward… COMING SOON: Projekt Inertia – Fall Away Like Rain (3rd single) and We Believe In Now LP, The Isle – Moment EP, Ande Foster – Ryddum Animal LP, and more…

(c) 2010 Transmission Communications - Contact us for additional media resources and promos

And here’s a hat you should wear whilst listening…:

What started as a two piece dance act (known as Inertia) from Perth and Sydney who enjoyed strong success, particularly in the live circuit, Projekt Inertia is now a 4 piece indietronica act who are focused on making great tunes – tunes capable of being expressed anywhere from a pumping dancefloor through to a chilled out acoustic vibe and many of the spaces between.

The essence of Projekt Inertia’s sound is a melodic sensibility, underpinned by an urgent, driving tech house rhythm – think of many of the seminal acts who crossover genres, almost creating their own brand and you’re on your way to understanding the type of music these lads are creating right now.

Projekt Inertia’s sound is augmented by their choice of artists for collaboration – check out the mixes of new single Bangkok, and the forthcoming Lemonade and Fall Away Like Rain releases. This is brand spanking new music which is so fresh the studio leads are still attached!

TransCom’s Bangkok release features some established and up and coming DJs who have added their touch to the Projekt Inertia sound.

• Ian O’Donovan (recently signed to Bedrock) has dropped two wonderful mixes already getting support from the likes of Laurent Garnier and Sasha le Monnier prior to the official promo being released!
• Outsider is renowned producer Marvin Beaver, also known as Dylan Rhymes. The popular LOT49 artist brings a tough tech sound to the release already being well received on dancefloors.
• Ego Valente’s Iberian Mix has gathered strong support from his stable-mates at Techno Mafia.
• Alex BatiQua has worked with the Low Pressings team and is a new talent on the rise.
• Projekt Inertia’s own Mathew Sallur delivered the Unity Mix, which rounds out the show on a minimal tech house vibe.

The package is forming now in real-time on Soundcloud and Facebook – and we are sure you want to stay informed!

Keep an eye out for this act – their tunes are hitting dancefloors around the globe.

Click here to purchase this release on iTunes

Projekt Inertia’s “Bangkok” is a Trans:Com digital release exclusively through iTunes.